High School Drama
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters—they belong to the mega wrestling company, WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment).
Summary: A high school comedy about love, friendship, bullies, cliques, and basically all the elements which make up a good high school drama! Starring John Cena, The Hardy Boyz, Lita, Triple H, Randy Orton, Stacy Keibler, Y2J, Kurt Angle, Christy Hemme, JBL, Torrie Wilson, Trish Stratus, HBK, Los Guerreros, and many more!
A/N: Let's just pretend that all the wrestlers are in high school (despite the age differences), ok? Well, except for the really old ones or legends like Vince McMahon, Linda McMahon, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Mick Foley, and those other ones. I'll be considering for the medium-aged ones like JBL, Triple H, Booker T and HBK to be in University. I don't know—depends on how the story goes.
By the way, this story is set before the Draft Lottery.
Chapter 5: Layeth the Smacketh Downeth!
SmackDown! General Manager Teddy Long marked the class roll busily with students answering yes, indicating they were present. Then he read the school criers and announced some important things that student needed to know—yearbook meetings, sports teams, youth groups, et cetera. Not many were actually paying attention, though. For example, Cena looked at his right and found the Los Guerreros emptying out Billy Kidman and Paul London's lunchboxes into their bags. Luckily Billy and Paul weren't looking because they were talking to Torrie and her posse. In the corner, Cena saw Carlito "Caribbean Cool" eating apple and talking to Matt Morgan, his supposedly bodyguard. Rey Mysterio was reading a comic magazine with RVD practising his kempo techniques quietly. Charlie Haas was yawning, seeing Shelton, a RAW student, wasn't there to discuss new pranks with him. But as soon as he saw Miss Jackie and Rico approaching, he looked somewhat relieved. In the middle of the room, Booker T was performing an impressive breakdance, along with these two boys named Scotty 2 Hotty and Rikishi dancing to some random tune.
"Just who does Torrie Wilson think she is?" a high, conceited female voice caught Cena's attention. A girl with wavy brunette-streaked hair was talking to two boys with long hair and sunglasses. The boys were just agreeing to her every comment. "I mean, we're Hollywood superstars, right? How dare she tell us to get lost?" She made gestures with her hand, babbling on and on about them being VIP at WWE Private Academy. She also mentioned that they were close friends to Jessica-Nick and Tom-Katie.
"Just shut up, Melina," Bubba Ray Dudley shouted at her. His brother D-Von nodded in agreement. It seemed like they couldn't stand her loud mouth. Melina just made a face at the Dudleys, and continued talking.
"Nitro and Mercury are blinded by her beauty," D-Von agreed, referring to the two boys who accompanied Melina.
"MNM are so annoying," commented a huge guy (who was the tallest in the SmackDown!) named Paul Wight (whom everyone called Big Show). Booker T and his girlfriend Sharmell Sullivan responded by criticising MNM's self-important remarks. "Wait 'till you see their ring entrance in P.E., new boy," he told Cena.
"Couldn't agree more," answered an angry-looking guy named Bob "Hardcore" Holly. "Just like JBL, don't you think?" They all turned to JBL and his minions (which he called The Cabinet), who were conversing incoherently. Probably discussing about money and their power to reign over the school. But the other managed to overhear their discussion.
"Someday we'll show those Evolution bastards who we are!" JBL vowed, looking confident as usual. Orlando Jordan and the Basham Brothers clapped, praising JBL about his ability in making more money than Triple H. "RAW sucks," he added, making his minions laugh and clap even louder.
Cena saw Big Show and the others just frowned. But some of them shrugged, like they couldn't care less. Kurt Angle had an irritated look on his face. But who cares abut JBL, he thought. I've got my gold medal.
"Hey, where's 'Taker?" Cena asked Hardcore Holly.
"Probably just wagging and crashing into stores with his bike." The others smirked at this.
"Hey… do any of you guys like Christian?" Cena asked nervously, suddenly changing the subject. The others looked at him, bewildered.
"Are you serious about the question?" Booker T asked, wide-eyed.
"As if!" Sharmell replied.
"Absolutely no!" Big Show shook his head. Hardcore Holly clicked his tongue in response. "He and Edge are the worst troublemakers in this school's history!"
"Why are you asking?" Hardcore Holly sounded curious. So Cena explained to the whole lot that Christian confronted him in Small Business Management. No one looked surprised by the fact Christian even challenged a new student.
"You'll definitely win," said Rey Mysterio, who abandoned his comic, becoming interested in the talk. RVD also listened to every word.
"I'll teach him a lesson," swore Cena. The others clapped, supporting him. "That's about right!"
"Christian is no match compared to me." JBL and his Cabinet had been eavesdropping. "Isn't that right, boys?"
"Shut your mouth, JBL," Big Show said.
"Whoa, whoa, Big Show," JBL said, laughing uneasily. "Restrain yourself. I'm just saying this Cena kid won't only fight Christian." This statement caught everyone's attention.
"What do you mean?" asked Kurt Angle; for once he was interested in JBL's talk.
"What I mean—" JBL glanced at Cena. "—is this new kid will experience the brutality of WWE Private Academy." Everyone had blank expressions, and JBL sighed. "Cena will wrestle against the Basham Brothers in a Handicap Match at lunchtime!"
People gasped. The Basham Brothers—Doug and Danny—grinned evilly, cracking their knuckles. Orlando Jordan cackled. Teddy Long looked at JBL in panic.
"You can't do that! Have you forgotten Mr. McMahon's number one rule? No wrestling unless he tells you so!" Teddy (being a good General Manager) protested. Cena recalled his conversation with Vince on the first day (A/N: See Chapter 1): "Wrestling time is only permitted during P.E. class, afterschool, and whenever I tell you so". Teddy is right, he thought. Except for P.E. and afterschool, JBL can't just book a match whenever he likes! Upon hearing this, everyone was talking at once, agreeing at what Teddy said.
"What's going on?" Stephanie McMahon's theme song, All Grown Up, came out of nowhere. People exchanged glances.
JBL, Teddy and basically most people in the SmackDown! homeroom were startled. Stephanie McMahon! Then the theme tune was turned off.
"Why, hello, Stephanie," JBL smiled, faking a friendliness tone in his voice. Stephanie glared at him, looking suspicious. Students were silent on their seats. "Heh… Come on, Steph. Don't give me that 'McMahon look.' Be easy on me."
"I wouldn't be giving you this 'look' if you tell me what's going on." Teddy let her sit in his chair, since she was the Principal's daughter. Sitting comfortably, Stephanie folded her arms in inevitable coolness. It was as if every McMahon inherited this behaviour. "Now tell me," she demanded, staring right into JBL's eyes.
"Why don't you tell her what's going on, Cena?" JBL defended himself, and now Stephanie's eyes were focused at Cena. Cena cleared his throat uncomfortably.
"So you're the new guy my father's been talking about," Stephanie finally spoke up. Her eyes seemed to burn into Cena's. "Are you the focus of whatever this argument is about?" Cena nodded. "Tell me then."
"Christian picked a fight with me in Small Business Management class, period one this morning," Cena said. "So I'll fight him at recess. Then JBL announced I would be wrestling against the Basham Brothers at lunchtime. The problem is, Mr. McMahon's number one rule explained that no wrestling action—except in P.E. and afterschool—unless he gave us permission to do so!"
Stephanie nodded, looking satisfied by this clarification. "I see."
"So?" Everyone asked curious.
"I'll have to allow the matches to happen!" This decision was met with protests and disagreements.
"Just because you're a McMahon, you can't just decide!" Charlie Haas said, sitting next to Rico and Miss Jackie.
"We'll believe it when we hear it from Mr. McMahon himself!" cried RVD.
"That's not cool," Carlito commented, and took a big bite of the apple he was holding.
"Yeah, that's right! That's right! …What are you talking about, ese?" Los Guerreros asked, clearly indicating they hadn't been paying attention. They got beaten up by other students as a response to the silly question.
"People, be quiet! I made the decision not only because I told you so, but also because my father just made a new rule that is soon to be announced."
"What is it?" everyone asked curiously at the same time.
"That all veterans—or seniors—will be permitted to book matches on their own will due to this being their last year in high school," Stephanie said. "And JBL—Bradshaw, I mean—happens to be one of them. Correct?"
"I am a senior, after all," JBL said, looking at Cena and other students with a usual arrogance in his eyes. "Thank you, Stephanie."
"But what about Christian's fight with Cena?" René Duprée asked.
"I'm the one who booked that match," JBL answered triumphantly.
"Are you saying you're actually helping Christian?" Big Show asked, baffled.
"I think it's because they both have problems at Cena. This means the match is valid," Stephanie informed. JBL smirked proudly.
The recess bell rang. Everybody rushed out at the same time, stomping Teddy on the way. Stephanie walked out calmly with Teddy accompanying her. JBL and The Cabinet looked at Cena.
"Don't worry, I won't back away from a challenge," Cena said. They walked out of the door and went to separate directions.
Team eXtreme had been waiting for him in the huge Junior Quad (which, generally, where all juniors hung out). Cena caught up with them, and before he had any chance of telling them what happened in SmackDown! homeroom, the PA announcement was on.
"Excuse for this interruption students and teachers, but the Principal Vince McMahon has just booked two matches for today. In the Physical Education class for juniors—which is third period, after recess—it's Team eXtreme vs The Dudley Boyz in a six-man tag team match!"
The first match announcement was met with cheers and hoots from the students.
"It's us! I can't believe it!" cried Lita. Jeff, who was opening some Wonka bars, now paid notice at the announcements. "Finally Mr. McMahon is recognising our talents!"
"Well, you better believe it!" the announcement continued. "The second one in P.E. for seniors, fourth period, it is gonna be Bradshaw vs Bob "Hardcore" Holly in a Hardcore Rules Match!" This was responded with loud shouts for Holly and boos for JBL by students in the Senior Quad (which, generally, where all seniors hung out).
"That's gonna be a pretty rough match," Matt commented. "JBL has won the school newsletter's 'Most Hardcore Man of the Month' title seventeen times, while Holly has won it six times." Cena was confused. They have that kind of title?
"Well, we've got P.E. after recess, so we'll prepare," Jeff suggested.
"Oi, Cena!" Christian made his way to the foursome with Edge. He had a superior expression on his face. Cena stood up.
"I see JBL booked a match for us. Let's go to the ring in the gym," Christian said. Team eXtreme looked curious, and followed the two to the gym. Edge came too, and soon the whole Junior Quad filled the gym.
The entire gym was silent, waiting for both students to come out. People were excited, as a new student was to his debut match in WWE Private Academy. Then Christian's theme, Just Close Your Eyes, blared through the arena. Christian came out in a glittery hooded jacket. People booed.
Suddenly rap music hit the ring. Although people were confused at first, then they realised it was John Cena's! Team eXtreme were cheering loudly at the sidelines. Cena came out, and students (especially those from SmackDown!) hooted rowdily and applauded him.
The referee signed for the bell to ring. Lita cheered on at ringside while Matt clapped. Jeff gave thumbs-up at Cena. Edge yelled, "Go, Christian!"
John Cena vs Christian
Cena and Christian locked up center of the ring. Cena got a headlock and held Christian in it for nine seconds as Christian found a way to escape. Christian bounced Cena off the ropes and Cena came with a shoulder block. Cena ran to the ropes, bounced off and hopped over Christian as he bounced off the ropes again but got caught in the arm drag. Christian quickly hooked Cena's arm for a submission. Cena quickly roll to get out of the hold. Christian charged with a clothesline, Cena ducked and bounced off the ropes to come off with another shoulder block. Cena quickly covered but Christian quickly kicked out. Cena ran to the ropes, bounced off and ducked a clothesline and got a third shoulder block. Cena hooked Christian legs for a two-count.
Cena irish-whipped Christian to the ropes and got an arm drag. Christian quickly got up and ran at Cena and received another arm drag takedown. Christian got up again and received another arm drag. Cena hooked Christian's arm for a submission. Christian got the ropes and Cena was forced to break up the submission by the ref. The ref forced Cena to back away. Cena shoved the ref and grabbed Christian but got an eye poke. Cena turned away and Christian bounced off the ropes to come off with a clothesline. Christian covered Cena for a two-count. Christian hit Cena on the face with multiple fists before pausing for a second to break the referee's five-count DQ. Once the ref stopped the count, Christian choked Cena with bare hands. Christian picked Cena up and got a snap suplex for a two-count. Christian applied a rear naked choke as JBL and his Cabinet arrived on the gym. JBL came to ringside and taunted as Cena began to fade away. After two minutes, Cena got up and hit a back suplex. Christian got up and Cena hit a shoulder block. Cena got another shoulder block.
Cena irish-whipped Christian to the ropes but Christian reversed, Cena bounced off the ropes and got a clothesline. Edge came to the apron to distract Cena, but Jeff and Lita pulled his legs and shook him to the ground. Cena ran to the ropes again, but JBL caught his legs and Christian rolled Cena and grabbed the ropes for leverage, but Cena managed to kick out at a near fall. Christian was tossed over the ropes at the impact of the kick out. Matt pointed to JBL and exchanged words with 300-pounder. The Basham Brothers came and began an assault on Matt. Lita and Jeff helped, but in doing so the ref was distracted and Orlando Jordan got in the ring with the ring bell. Cena ducked and hit the Spinning-Out Side Slam on Orlando. Orlando rolled out of the ring as the ref sent Team eXtreme and The Basham Brothers out of the ring.
Cena turned around and received a brutal Spear from Edge. Edge walked out of the apron and to ringside, but the ref caught a glimpse of him as he turned around. Edge would be sent away as well. Behind the ref's back, JBL tossed Christian back inside the ring. Christian placed an arm over Cena's bare chest. The ref turned back about 6-7 seconds after the cover and made the count. 1… 2… and Cena got the shoulder up! Everyone in the arena went wild, surprised at the new student. JBL was frustrated and came to the apron to argue with the referee. This wasn't too well received by the ref, and JBL would be sent away, just like Team eXtreme, Edge and the Basham Brothers.
As JBL left, the ref called the other referees to escort Orlando Jordan who lied on the cement floor, unable to move after feeling the effects of the Spinning-Out Side Slam. Christian stood up and went into the corner. After awhile, he stalked Cena and taunted, "Come on!" Christian charged as Cena stood up but received a sit-out Hip Toss. Christian, surprised, quickly stood up and went for a clothesline, Cena ducked and hit his Spinning-Out Side Slam. Cena raised an arm and shake his hand over Christian's lifeless body while yelling, "You Can't See ME!" Cena bounced off the ropes and got a Five-Knuckle Shuffle (Fist Drop). Cena covered Christian but Christian got his foot on the bottom rope. Cena dragged Christian to the middle of the ring and hooked the legs. 1… 2… and Christian managed to get his shoulder up.
Cena seemed disappointed but went on to pick Christian up but Christian poked Cena on the eye, quickly got behind Cena and set up the Unprettier (Inverted Double Underhook Facebuster). Before Christian dropped Cena down, Cena pushed Christian forward. Christian bounced off the ropes and Cena lifted Christian up on his shoulders. Cena then nailed his F-U (Standing Fireman's Carry Slam). Cena, exhausted and still feeling the effects of the Spear delivered in the match, fell to the ground. The ref counted to ten and Cena was never able to make the cover for a pinfall victory.
Result: Double Knock-Out
Cena was carried on a stretcher as the ref helped Christian up. Team eXtreme were walking aside Cena's stretcher, while Edge came and tried to shake Christian conscious. The match was over, with no actual winner. However, before both sides made their way out of the ring, a loud voice boomed through the gym.
"Hold on! Hold on!" The Rock and the rest of The Clique were on the ring. "The Rock says you freeze there and listen to what this jabroni has to say!"
Everyone was silent. They all respected The Rock—not only because he was a senior, but also because of his unique ability to talk the smack on the mic.
"We've been watching the match and I've got a few things to say." The Clique members smiled. The Rock continued his speech. "A match between John Cena and Christian ended with no actual winner. But seeing from Christian's cheating tactics and with the help of Edge, Bradshaw and his Cabinet's interference, I declare—though not official—that the winner of this match is… JOHN CENA!" This was joined with a massive crowd response. HBK, Kevin Nash and Stone Cold pounded their fists with beer cans in the air. Christian and Edge had astonished looks on their faces. JBL and The Cabinet, who returned to the gym after the match was over, dropped on their knees in exhaustion.
But The Rock wasn't finished. He held the microphone high to his mouth. "The Rock says… Layeth the Smacketh Downeth!" This quote, too, was met with huge cheers.
In the sick room, Cena lied on the bed. He was clutching his head, sweating and bruised. He was so close to beating Christian! If only Edge didn't send him the fatal Spear, he pondered. At least he didn't lose; it was double knockout.
"The Nurse said you're not allowed to leave this room. I don't think you'll be able to go to P.E.," Matt informed. Lita and Jeff were sitting next to Cena's bed.
"So I guess you won't be watching us against the Dudley Boyz," Lita sounded regretful. "But it's ok, you can watch it non-live on the TV." She pointed to a small, flat-screen TV across Cena's bed. She gave Cena the remote control.
"This school has cameras in the gym so that everyone from other classes can watch any matches that are happening," Jeff said. "Cool, huh?"
"By the way, what was that 'You can't see me' thing that you yelled to Christian in the match?" Matt asked, curious.
Cena laughed. "That's my quote. I'll say that in every match, and that will be my taunt before I do the Five-Knuckle Shuffle."
Team eXtreme looked impressed. "Wow… Not only you've got an entrance—which is rap music; a trademark move; but you've also got your own line!" Jeff said, sounding excited.
"That's just brilliant!" exclaimed Lita.
Cena laughed again. "I know, right? But wait 'till you hear my other lines."
The bell rang, indicating the start of third period. Team eXtreme got up, patting Cena's shoulders.
"Hey guys, you know I'm so sorry I can't make it to P.E. for your match," Cena said apologetically. But Team eXtreme just shrugged it off.
"Hey man, you know it's not your fault. It's that Edge guy's fault," Matt told him. Lita nodded.
"Besides, you've got this TV!" Jeff grinned. Cena smiled weakly. He felt guilty not being able to come along.
"Just stay on the bed, and cheer as loud as you can whenever I perform my beautiful Twist of Fate!" Matt winked. Then Team eXtreme made their way to the gym.
How will Team eXtreme take on the legendary Dudley Boyz? Cena's not sure if he'll be able to face the Basham Brothers at lunchtime with an injured rib. But if he backs down from the challenge, they'll call him a coward. What will happen next? Find out in the next chapter: Take It to The eXtreme.
A/N: To all the readers: THANK YOU—for the reviews and, importantly, for reading. Flames are welcome, as always. Also keep the questions coming! The more you read, the more you'll find out what happens! Keep reading. Thank you very much.