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 18: Taking Chances & Risks
In Vince's office, after Battle Royal 1
"Hey Vince, I have a request for you," JBL and The Cabinet stormed in the Principal's office.
Vince, who was clutching an ice pack on his head, groaned. "Not another match, is it?" He rolled his eyes. He had a headache and stomachache because of the Austin 3:16 incident that just happened an hour ago. Now he had to give permissions to more matches!
"Actually, you're right," JBL's eyes glittered. The Cabinet grinned, nodding. "Can you please—"
Vince cut him before he could even finish. "No, absolutely no. You've requested heaps of matches these past weeks. What about the ones with Christian, Basham Brothers, and against The Undertaker? No, I'm tired. I want to rest for a second."
A second of silence filled the room. Then JBL spoke, "That's one second! Now, I want you to—"
Vince's face was fired up with anger. "No, not literally one second, you idiot! My head is spinning, and I can't be bothered to handle another match again. Why don't you just leave and watch the rest of the Battle Royals…" He leaned back on his seat, closing his eyes in annoyance.
"No, you see, Vince…" JBL started. "…Let me remind you that I'm a senior, which gives me an exception of having matches everytime I want to. You can't say no, Vince!" The Cabinet grinned at each other, clapping at JBL's words.
"Fine. What match do you want to put up?" Vince asked. Darn.
"I want you to give Orlando a title shot at one of RAW's titles," JBL replied.
Vince sighed loudly. "Making matches and making title matches are two very different things. The answer is… no. Besides, RAW's titles are RAW's titles."
JBL cleared his throat. "But he's good enough. I guaran-damn-tee that he will win. I know he'll win. And you should know that."
"And if he lost?"
JBL gulped. "Then… I'll forfeit this WWE Title."
Vince was stunned. "What's wrong with you? This is not the JBL… not the John Bradshaw Layfield I used to know." Even The Cabinet stared at their leader in total surprise. Orlando's eyes widened.
"JBL, you don't have to do this," Orlando said.
"But I know you'll win. And… I don't know what's wrong with me lately. Perhaps…. Since Amy's kidnapping, I haven't been the same anymore," JBL said.
"Okay. I'm quite surprised that you'll actually do this. Okay. This Friday, which is tomorrow, Orlando… you'll go one-on-one. With the WWE United States Champion… Chris Jericho! In this must-win situation, no Cabinet members will be allowed at ringside. If one of them ever gets in the arena, then Bradshaw… you'll have to forfeit the title."
"That's a risk I'm willing to take," JBL said. The Cabinet cheered on their brave leader.
"Now get out of my office before I change my mind," Vince said.
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In the gym
Lilian Garcia was on the ring. "Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is the second Battle Royal to determine the no. 1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship! The only way to be eliminated is by thrown over the top rope and has both feet touching the ground. The last man standing wins."
"Hello ladies…" A mix of trumpet and cymbal sounds (A/N: At least that's what Val Venis' theme sounds like to me :p) filled the arena. Girls (Maria, Christy, Joy and Rochelle) cheered. Val Venis came out with the white towel wrapped around his waist. He smiled and pointed to the ladies in the audience. He did his usual hand motion. He climbed the turnbuckle and took off his towel and threw it to the audience. Maria caught it, and she jumped up and down in excitement.
Batista's theme (A/N: His old one) hit the arena. People got up to their feet. Batista came out, looking fiercer than ever. He walked on the rampway, pointing to himself while saying something, perhaps saying that he would win the Battle Royal. He gestured toward his waist, making a belt shape, claiming that he would win the title. Triple H didn't look too happy at ringside—however; Flair and Randy clapped and cheered. As Batista got to ringside, he did his usual bouncing on the spot before jumping up high. He got to the ring and climbed the turnbuckle. He raised both his arms up before flexing his muscles.
"You look so… good to me!" Students groaned, but some laughed and cheered. Chuck (Palumbo) came out, wearing his red tights and a red band on his head written 'Chuck'. He pointed to Billy, who was cheering by the sidelines, winking.
Chris Benoit's theme, Whatever, hit the arena. Everybody cheered. They had their cameras ready. Benoit came out, raising both his arms. He pounded his fist to his chest and entered the ring and climbed the turnbuckle.
Then suddenly the arena went dark. Chris Masters's theme hit the arena. Michaelangelo's David was displayed on the screen. Out came Masters in his cape. Then he did his pyro taunt and entered the ring.
I'll show you!" Steven Richards entered the arena and ran to the ring.
A pyro blazed the rampway. Burning flame images, with the writing, 'The Fire Still Burns', filled the titantron screen. People went silent. Kane entered the arena with a taped nose, his bloodshot eyes giving scares to the students sitting by the sidelines. He walked slowly, intense aura that matched his theme, Slow Chemical, surrounding him. When he stood in the middle of the ring, he raised his arms slowly, and as he dropped them, pyro burst from each turnbuckle.
Crash! People cheered loudly. Stone Cold Steve's entrance theme hit the arena. He walked out, holding up a can of beer. The audience got to their feet and raised their arms.
Battle Royal 2
Everyone was on Kane. They wanted to take out the biggest man in the ring. Kane overpowered them. He tossed Chuck to a corner and gave him a series of blows to the stomach. Masters hit him in the back and Kane turned around to start punching him. Kane irish-whipped Masters to Chuck and he clotheslined them in the corner. Richards was in a corner chopped by Austin. Austin started stomping him and the audience yelled "What?" to each stomp. Austin asked for a can of beer and Howard Finkel threw it to him. Austin drank it down. Batista was taking out Val Venis as Benoit took on Kane. Batista irish-whipped Venis to the ropes and gave him a big Spinebuster as he bounced off. Chuck ran to Batista and Batista gave him a Spinebuster as well. Richards gave him a super kick but Batista dodged it and gave him a Spinebuster. Batista was taking out everybody! Batista irish-whipped Masters to the corner and Masters came off to receive a big back body drop. Benoit gave Kane a series of German suplexes but Batista broke it up. Batista gave Benoit a Spinebuster and gave Kane one as well. Batista looked around and saw the calm Austin, who was still drinking beer. Batista came up to Austin and Austin kicked him in the gut and gave him the Stone Cold Stunner before Batista could do anything else!
Austin went to chuck Batista out but Randy came from the seats to keep Batista in! Austin went to focus on Randy but Randy smacked him with a steel chair, thre times. On the face and twice on the spine. There are no-disqualifications in this Battle Royal. "I'm back!" Eric Bischoff's theme hit the arena.
Eric Bischoff was on the stage. He held a microphone.
"Evolution! If you are to get involved in any more of this, you will all be suspended! And Ric Flair will lose his shot at the title and the spot will be handed to Viscera or Shelton Benjamin. Got that? Now get out of there!" Bischoff bellowed. Triple H yelled out "Bullshit", but left the arena nevertheless!
Kane got up and caught Batista and Masters in the throat. He lifted them in the Chokeslam but Richards came to give him a super kick. Batista took Masters and Richards down. He kept on giving Masters right hand, forcing Masters to back away. Batista got Masters near the ropes and gave him a clothesline to eliminate Masters. He turned around to see Benoit. Batista threw a right hand but Benoit dodged it and took Batista down for the Sharpshooter. Batista hung on and Chuck came to take Benoit down. Chuck tossed Benoit over the ropes but Benoit hung on. Val Venis gave Chuck right hands and went to put him away but Chuck yelled out while pointing to Batista. Venis stopped. Chuck told him that they should take Batista down first. They got Batista over the top rope but Batista hung on. Richards came to assist them but somehow Batista managed to overpower them. Batista took each one of them with a clothesline. Batista tossed Val Venis over the top rope and to the concrete floor. Chuck ran into Batista who would give him a running powerslam. Batista lifted Chuck over his head and threw him to the concrete floor. Richards ran to Batista and Batista tossed him over the top rope to eliminate him as well! Batista roared.
Kane caught Batista in the throat but Batista gave him a low blow. Batista tossed Kane out and there were only three competitors left! Batista saw Benoit resting on the ropes. Batista charged with a clothesline but Benoit caught Batista and locked him in the Crippler Crossface! Batista went for the ropes but Benoit rolled over to trap Batista in the middle of the ring! Batista tried to hang on but finally tapped out after nearly a minute. Benoit kept applying more pressure to the hold but finally let go after thinking that there's no point. Benoit got up and Austin tossed him out! Austin went to get Batista over the top rope but Batista hung on and lifted Austin in the Spinebuster. Batista gave Austin a Spinebuster to the concrete floor but Austin hung on to the second rope! The audience got to their feet. Austin's feet nearly touched the ground! Batista ran to the ropes behind him and came off for a clothesline to knock Austin off but Austin held down the top rope. Batista lost balance and fell in front of Austin to the concrete floor! Batista was eliminated!
Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin
Austin's theme was played. He celebrated with beer-toasting. After the fourth can for the day, Batista came and started taking out Austin with his fists. Batista cornered Austin and knocked him senseless in the corner. Batista roared in the middle of the ring. Batista turned back to Austin and irish-whipped him to the opposite corner. Austin came off and he kicked Batista in the gut and gave him the Stone Cold Stunner! He celebrated with more beer along with HBK, Nash and The Rock, as Flair and Randy came to check on Batista.
"Cool… this is really cool," Christian muttered. He grinned at Edge.
"Our match is after lunch," Edge told him. "Battle Royal 4."
"There's still some time to prepare, eh?" Christian stood up, stretching. Lita yawned. She passed the popcorn to Matt, who remained silent throughout the match. "One more Battle Royal, and then lunch."
The announcer was standing in the ring. But instead of Lilian Garcia, it was Howard Finkel. "Ladies and gentlemen. The following contest is the third Battle Royal. The only way to be eliminated is by thrown over the top rope and has both feet touching the ground. The last man standing will be the new contender for the World Heavyweight Championship."
Tattoo hit the arena. Maven came out. He stood on the stage near the rampway and looked to the crowd. He jumped up and down and ran to the ring. He climbed the turnbuckle and pointed to himself.
Tyson Tomko's theme hit the arena. He came out saying out something while pointing to himself. Similar to Batista earlier.
Johnny Parisi hit the arena. He came out in a brown jacket. His entrance was not really catchy, I have to admit.
"You look so… good to me!" Billy Gunn entered the arena. His attire was exactly the same as Chuck's, except that his red band read 'Billy'. Students cheered.
William Regal entered the arena. His theme sounded like an antagonist's. He entered the arena with his usual hand motion and that look in his face. He tapped his foot on the apron before getting in the ring.
Simon Dean's theme hit the arena. He came out in his 'Dean Machine' and a blue bag, grinning like an idiot.
Oriental music tune filled the arena. It was Tajiri. He came out and was responded by a number of cheers. Along with perhaps Billy and Regal, Kevin Nash and he were the only 'top guy'.
Then… Kevin Nash entered the ring. The audience got to their feet. HBK, The Rock and Austin whistled and clapped, shouting through the megaphone.
Battle Royal 3
Nash easily took out nearly everyone few seconds after the sound of the bell. He quickly gave Simon a right hand and shortly thereafter hit Parisi and Billy. Maven jumped for a dropkick but Nash caught his legs and dropped him spine first. Like Spinebuster, but not quite. Tomko charged with the Yakuza big boot but Nash somehow dodged it and caught his throat to give him a Chokeslam. Regal caught him and took him down with chain wrestling techniques. Nash overpowered him and stood up, with Regal applying the sleeper hold. Nash rammed him against the turnbuckle. Tajiri gave Nash kicks to the midsection and to the leg. Nash grabbed him and tossed him out. Nash gave Simon right hands and few chest chops. Nash irish-whipped Simon against the ropes. Simon bounced off the opposite ropes and received a big boot. Nash got Simon over the top rope and Simon desperately grabbing the top rope. Nash gave Simon a big boot and Simon was eliminated!
Nash turned around and received a nasty, powerful Yakuza big boot from Tyson Tomko. Nash was knocked senseless! Billy ran to Tomko and Tomko gave him the big boot. Tomko gave Billy right hands before getting him over the top rope to eliminate him. Parisi ran to clothesline Tomko over the ropes but Tomko ducked and gave him a back body drop to the concrete floor. The match started less than two minutes ago, but four men were already eliminated!
Maven gave Tomko a missile dropkick to knock him over the top rope and eliminated him! Maven climbed the turnbuckle and gave Regal ten punches to the skull. Maven yelled out. Regal caught him and threw him backwards. Maven landed on the concrete floor face first and he was eliminated. Nash gave Regal a right hand and irish-whipped him to a corner. Regal came off and Nash gave him the sidewalk slam. Nash roared while holding one arm up. Regal got up and Nash caught him. Nash connected with the Snake Eyes. Regal was stunned in the middle of the ring. Nash ran to the ropes and came off with a big boot. Nash set Regal in the Jackknife. Nash performed his usual hand motion on his hair. Regal dropped down and gave Nash a low blow. Nash stood standing while grabbing his crotch. Regal ran to the ropes and came off with a high kneethat nailed Nash's jaw. Regal got in a corner and took out something from his tights: the brass knuckles. Nash got up and turned around. Regal charged with the brass knuckles punch but Nash dodged it. Nash gave Regal a knee to the gut. Nash set Regal in the Jackknife. The audience got to their feet. Nash lifted Regal up and gave him the Jackknife to the concrete floor!
Winner: Kevin Nash
The medics came to check on Regal and Eugene came as well. They checked on Regal's severe cut and bruises from being slammed to the concrete floor. Vince McMahon, followed by Eric Bischoff, entered the arena. They were into a heated conversation with the medics. Students were anxious about Regal, especially Eugene. After what seemed to be 15 minutes, Vince turned to the audience, firm expression on his face.
"Me, along with Eric Bischoff and the medics, decided that Regal should be hospitalized!" Students oohed and aahed. Whispers swept through the audience. "According to tomorrow's match card, there would be a Tag Team title match between Hardy Boyz and Regal & Eugene…" he trailed off. Jeff and Matt grinned at Lita. She smiled. "…But unfortunately, due to Regal's unexpected injury, this match will be slightly changed under a condition: if Eugene is not to get a tag team partner by tomorrow, I'm afraid I'll have to make it a Handicap match!" Vince walked to the door. "Oh, and, by the way, Nash—I'm afraid I'll have to ban your Jackknife use!" Students booed heavily at this. Nash looked bewildered, and HBK, The Rock and Steve Austin could only pat his shoulders in sympathy. With this, Vince left the gym, followed by Eric and the medics—Regal on the stretcher.
"Oh, come on! Any move to the concrete floor should send someone to hospital; it's not only because of Jackknife!" Nash protested. "What about Maven, he got sent face first to the concrete floor and you didn't do anything about it!"
"This and that are two different things. Maven had his hands to protect his face and reduce the damage. He needed some care, but he doesn't need to be sent to hospital!" Vince shot back. "Jackknife is banned and that is final! Good day!"
The Principal left with No Chance in Hell played. People booed as he left.
"Well, people, I don't think we will be seeing much of the brass knuckles action this Friday," JR announced through the commentators' mic. Beside him, Jerry 'The King' Lawler nodded.
"Excellent," Triple H muttered to himself, eyeing the restless crowd.
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In Juniors Quad
Cena gulped. He had a tray of meat pie and Pepsi on his hands. "Okay, John… Calm down, just prepare for their reactions. Just make sure that JBL doesn't piss them all off." He walked to where the group usually hung out. Edge and Christian grinned, toasting cans of Coke. Jeff and Matt were discussing with Lita on match strategies—although they probably wouldn't need to, anyway… it was Eugene!
"Hey Cena," Christian slapped him a high-five. Cena responded awkwardly. Christian frowned. "Hey, man, what's wrong?"
"Were you guys mad when I told you about JBL's offer?" Cena asked nervously.
Matt's expression turned cold. "Oh, JBL… Well, we've always hated him. So yeah, we were pretty shocked with that. But he promised it was only temporary, so we're not really mad about that anymore." He forced a smile.
"Oi, Cena!" The voice silenced the group. They turned around to see JBL and The Cabinet making their way across the Juniors Quad. He had a silly grin on his face, making Edge want to punch him right on the nose.
"Seniors Quad, remember?" JBL asked. Cena got up without hesitation, which surprised his five friends. Their eyes widened. The guy walked over and joined JBL's group. He didn't look back nor wave, but instead left the Juniors Quad.
"What…!" Jeff yelled. But then he assured himself, It's okay, JBL's only helping him to beat The Undertaker! However, the looks on his other four friends said something different.
Meanwhile, in the halls…
"Hey, Rob!" Sylvain Grenier yelled to his former La Résistance tag team partner Rob Conway, who was walking out of the canteen line. The Quebec guy turned around, responding to his call.
"What?"
"Mr. McMahon wants to see you!" Sylvain shouted back. Then he walked away to join René Duprée and Kenzo Suzuki and his girlfriend Hiroko.
Conway frowned. "Vince? What does he want to talk about…?" Nevertheless, he entered the Principal's office. "Mr. McMahon, I heard you want to see me?"
Vince frowned. "Huh? I don't know what you're talking about."
"Leave him to me, Dad," Shane stepped in the room, a suspicious grin on his face. Vince raised his eyebrows.
"Okay, if you will," the older McMahon shrugged, and continued his daily briefing.
"I thought Mr. McMahon wants to see me?" Conway was surprised, pointing to Vince and himself.
"But I am also a Mr. McMahon," Shane replied. "Mr. Shane McMahon."
"Okay… so what do you want to tell me?" Conway crossed his arms, feeling uneasy about this meeting.
"You see, Rob, I didn't really appreciate what you did to me in the Battle Royal," Shane said, still smiling.
"Oh… you mean when I tossed you out of the ring, causing you to be eliminated?"
Shane narrowed his eyes. "Exactly."
"What are you gonna do about it? Suspend me? Give me a break." Conway stared at him challengingly.
"So, I'm just thinking of giving you a big break—to wrestle me. And it will be for the No. 1 contender spot at the Intercontinental title."
"Are you kidding? I'll do anything for a title!" Conway grinned. "And I'll get to beat that snobbish Randy Orton!" He shook Shane's hands and left. Shane glanced at him, and smiled mysteriously.
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In the gym
Howard Finkel smiled. "Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is the fourth and final Battle Royal. The only way to be eliminated is by thrown over the top rope and has both feet touching the ground. The last man standing will be the new contender for the World Heavyweight Championship."
The arena darkened. Green lights filled the stage. People gasped. Stephanie, Batista, Flair and Randy clapped and cheered. Triple H's The Game theme blared through the speakers. "Time to play the game…" Triple H made his way to the ring, and did a quick 'spritz'. He threw his empty water bottle to the audience.
Smokes guided Edge's entrance in the gym. His theme, Never Gonna Stop, filled the arena. Team eXtreme clapped loudly. Edge, with his sunnies, ran to the apron and slid under the ropes to get inside the ring. Triple H eyed him.
Just Close Your Eyes hit the arena. Captain Charisma is in the house! Christian walked out, pointing to the crowds challengingly. Team eXtreme and Edge clapped. Then Christian pointed to Edge, who was standing in the middle of the ring, grinning. He blew kisses to the audience. On the ring, he hugged and shook arms with Edge.
"Stand back! There's a hurricane coming through!" The Hurricane's theme hit the arena. But this time, red and blue lights shot through the arena instead of green. Rosey had his mask on and walked to the ring. He raised his arms.
Then a childish tune hit the arena. Students cheered. Eugene came out, following his Child's Play theme. He waved at the audience, and had a foolish grin.
Sylvain Grenier's theme hit the arena. He walked out, sunnies on, and combed his blond hair quickly before he got on the ring.
Next came everyone's favourite Sexy Boy: Shawn Michaels! HBK walked out on the stage, grinning. He kneeled down, closing his hands together (probably a prayer), and spread open his arms—pyro bursting from the ground. "I'm just a sexy boy!" the theme went. People cheered very loudly. In the audience, Austin and Nash whistled and hooted. Edge and Christian clapped in respect. However, Triple H just gave a cold stare at his ex-buddy. HBK got on the stage, spinning around with his arms open, and then did the 'Showstopper' pose: bending his left knee and straightened his right in a bodybuilding position, clenching his muscles. Fireworks shot from the background.
Following the Sexy Boy was everyone's favourite entertainer. "If you smelllll…" People cheered louder, clapping and whistling. "…what The Rock… is cooking!" HBK, Edge, Christian, Austin and Nash hooted. The Rock came out, and people clapped more. He raised an arm, and got on the stage. He got inside the ropes and greeted HBK.
Battle Royal 4
It started with everybody laying it on each other. After Triple H stomped Rosey in the corner, he moved on and started stomping Eugene with Sylvain Greiner. Meanwhile, The Rock and HBK were taking on Edge and Christian, with Edge and Christian seemingly got the better of The Rock and HBK. Edge irish-whipped HBK. HBK bounced off the opposite ropes and Edge connected with a big back body drop. The Rock was pounding on Christian, but Edge took The Rock. The Rock broke it up and gave Edge two straight punches to the face. The Rock went for the People's Punch but as he threw a punch Edge dodged it, kicked him in the gut and gave him a DDT. Triple H was taking out Sylvain with his powerful fists. Triple H knocked Sylvain down. Triple H assisted Edge in stomping The Rock, but then decided to focus on HBK. Triple H started chopping HBK but then HBK switched and gave five chest chops to Triple H. HBK climbed the turnbuckle and gave Triple H ten punches to the skull from the second rope. Triple H got HBK and gave him the shin breaker. Triple H gave HBK elbows to the leg while Rosey was taking on Edge.
Eugene came and started punching Sylvain. The Rock got up and started punching Sylvain as well. The Rock gave Sylvain the People's Punch. Eugene held out Sylvain for The Rock. The Rock kicked Sylvain in the gut. The Rock irish-whipped Sylvain to the ropes. Sylvain bounced off and dodged The Rock's clothesline but ended up getting a back elbow from Eugene. Eugene got Sylvain on the top rope and tried to push him but Sylvain hung on. The Rock assisted and Christian helped. Sylvain was eventually eliminated.
Triple H gave HBK the Indian Deathlock. HBK was in pain and The Rock went to help but Rosey started punching The Rock. Eugene wanted to help, but Rosey was one of his favorites. Rosey irish-whipped The Rock to the ropes and gave The Rock a Samoan Drop as he came off. Rosey started punching Christian and irish-whipped him to the ropes and gave him a Samoan Drop as well as he bounced off. Edge ran to Rosey and he gave him a Samoan Drop as well. Rosey chucked the clueless Eugene out. The Rock punched Rosey and irish-whipped him to the ropes. Rosey reversed and The Rock bounced off to give Rosey a flying forearm smash. Triple H was now pounding on HBK. Triple H then started punching The Rock and irish-whipped him to the ropes. Triple H gave The Rock a spinning Spinebuster as he bounced off. Triple H ran to Edge and gave him a high knee. He ran to Christian and gave him a high knee too. He tossed Christian out.
Triple H kicked The Rock in the gut and irish-whip him to a corner. The Rock reversed and The Rock went for the back body drop but Triple H countered with a Knee facebuster that sent The Rock to the mat. Triple H irish-whipped Rosey against the ropes. Rosey came off the opposite ropes and Triple H gave him a Spinebuster. Triple H got Rosey over the top rope. Rosey landed on the apron and hung on to the ropes. Triple H threw a right hand to knock Rosey off.
Triple H turned around and got a Sweet Chin Music from HBK. The audience cheered. HBK bounced up and down and yelled "Come on!" He looked left and saw Edge resting on the ropes. HBK nailed Edge with the Sweet Chin Music that sent him over the ropes. The Rock got up and looked at HBK. HBK looked back. They had an intense expression. Then they turned to look at Triple H. Triple H knew what this meant. Triple H crawled to a corner and pleaded. HBK and The Rock gave Triple H double-chest chops ten times, which means twenty hard, chest-ripping backhand chest chops. HBK and The Rock irish-whipped Triple H to the opposite corner hard. Triple H landed chest first and went straight down to the mat. Triple H was gasping for air. His chest went all red. HBK held out Triple H for The Rock. The Rock punched him down to the ground. Then it's HBK's turn to lay it on Triple H. The Rock held Triple H. HBK gave Triple H two fists straight to the skull. HBK took a step back and gave Triple H a second Sweet Chin Music. HBK and The Rock got Triple H over the top rope and pushed but Triple H hung on tight to the ropes. The audience got to their feet, excited. Triple H got on the apron and slid back in. The Rock and HBK stomped Triple H.
The Rock told HBK to hold Triple H for him. HBK held Triple H. The Rock gave Triple H two straight punches to the temples. The Rock followed it up with the People's Punch but Triple H moved out of the way, hitting HBK instead. The Rock went to check on HBK, then got up and turned around. Triple H kicked The Rock in the gut and went for the Pedigree and got it on. Triple H then locked HBK in the Pedigree. HBK dropped Triple H to the mat by the legs and HBK catapulted Triple H face-first to the turnbuckle. Triple H was stunned and was buster open. HBK gave him an inverted atomic drop and gave him a chest chop to knock him down. HBK gave Triple H a scoop slam and climbed the turnbuckle. HBK leaped off for a diving elbow drop. HBK was feeling it. He wanted Triple H to get up and started stomping. He kept on stomping, forming a tune. Triple H got up and turned around. HBK gave Triple H a Sweet Chin Music but Triple H ducked, nailing The Rock behind him instead. The Rock went over the ropes and was eliminated.
Triple H kicked HBK in the gut and went for the Pedigree but HBK countered it with a back body drop. HBK took a step back as Triple H got up. HBK kicked off with a Sweet Chin Music but Triple H caught his foot. Triple H tossed it aside and kicked HBK in the gut. Triple H locked in the Pedigree but then HBK countered with yet another back body drop. HBK picked Triple H up and irish-whipped him against the ropes. Triple H reversed and HBK bounced off the opposite ropes with a flying forearm smash. Both men were down. The audience clapped. HBK jumped to his feet and signalled for the Sweet Chin Music. HBK started stomping in the corner. Triple H slowly got up. He turned around and HBK kicked off with the Sweet Chin Music. Triple H avoided by ducking under HBK's legs. Triple H threw HBK over the top rope in the position and to the concrete floor to win the last spot!
Winner: Triple H
Triple H's theme The Game hit the arena. Triple H, blood all over his face, exhaustedly lied in the middle of the arena. Ric Flair walked down the rampway while Batista and Randy Orton ran. They checked on the bloody Triple H, who was lying in the middle of the ring. Stephanie came down as well, crying in rejoice.
Nash and Austin checked on The Rock and HBK, who were outside the arena, exhausted. A few people clapped in respect of Triple H. Triple H's theme was played for the last time, which got a decent pop. Evolution made their way out of the arena. The Clique stared at them, shaking their head hopelessly.
All students made their way out of the arena. They crowded around another poster on the window of the gym.
SmackDown! – Theodore R. Long presents:
JBL vs. The Undertaker
The Dead Man has more to offer...
JBL has gone where no man has gone before…
History will repeat itself
But this time, the WWE Championship will be on the line
JBL's in for a ride
The Last Ride…
"Wow, cool taglines," Kurt Angle turned to Mark Jindrak, who was nodding.
"Yeah. Hey, tell me about the story when you won the gold medal again!" Jindrak's eyes sparkled.
Kurt grinned, delighted. "Okay, it was the summer of 1996…"
Unfortunately, before he could go any further, a loud P.A. announcement rang through the school. Kurt frowned. "Please excuse this interruption, staff and students. This is a reminder for the final match of the day…"
"There's another match?" Paul London groaned. Billy Kidman shrugged. "But I want to take the girls to Foxwoods Casino!"
Christy Hemme grinned. "Fake IDs?" Torrie and the other girls laughed.
"…John Cena will wrestle yet another mysterious opponent!" Students oohed and aahed. Hearing this announcement, Team eXtreme and Edge & Christian glanced at each other, thinking the same thing: Cena.
"There's still some time until the match. We'll just skip the last period!" Kidman said. Without thinking twice, London and Kidman, along with Torrie and her posse, left the school to wag and made their way to the Foxwoods Casino.
Meanwhile, in the Biology lab 1, Team eXtreme and Edge & Christian (who, coincidentally, had the same class) sighed. The class would be very boring without Cena. Matt and Lita were twirling each other's hair, Jeff playing with the test tubes, Edge was reading a comic book and Christian was absorbed in his new GameBoy Color.
"Students, I won't make this class long," Mr. Cameron clapped his hands. "Because there's a final match of the day, we'll make this class quick. A project and a brief experiment." Students cheered.
"What's the project?" Spike Dudley asked lazily. D-Von and Bubba Ray yawned.
"Well, this project requires 5-6 people in a group…" While he said this, Team eXtreme and Edge & Christian glanced at Cena hopefully. "…where they'll investigate the relationships between the humidity, air temperature, and air pressure with the weather. So, this will be like a mini weather forecast. Students are expected to record the observations each day using barometer, sphygmomanometer, and a large thermometer that's placed on a wall in the class. You'll be like junior weather forecasters…
"The experiment for today is to do some analysis of the weather—just starting off on the project. But of course, you'll have to choose your group members first. The best forecast team will be awarded with copies of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, first published in 1859. Isn't that great?" Hardly any student clapped or at least pretending to look excited. "Now, I'll just leave you guys to it."
"I don't care about weather!" RVD yelled in exasperation. Rey Mysterio nodded.
"Well, too bad, ese," Chavo grinned. Eddie (A/N: In memory of Eddie Guerrero, 1967-2005) smiled. "Looks like you're stuck with us, holmes."
RVD stared at them, disgusted. He clearly hated Los Guerreros. Rey sighed. This will turn into a fight soon. He looked at Chris Benoit, Booker T, and Sharmell, who were discussing about the observation methods and stuff. He cringed. "Maybe… maybe we should be in their group, Rob."
RVD sighed in relief. "Yeah. Yeah, better." The two made their way to join Benoit's group. Chavo and Eddie pouted. They shrugged, looking for other victims. They ended up with the Dudley Boyz, who could be considered unlucky.
"I think we should get Cena to join us, even though he—" Matt started, but stopped. He glared at Christian. "CLB! Are you with us or not?"
Christian was still pressing the buttons on his beloved GameBoy Color. He turned to Matt. "Yeah, sure I am. I just still need to finish Donkey Kong's last level!" He turned back to the screen. "This is better than a book by Charles Darwin!"
Lita sighed. Edge chuckled. Matt looked at Cena. "Hey, Cena—" But his expression dropped as he saw Cena joining JBL and The Cabinet. "—Never mind." The others raised their eyebrows in shock. Jeff frowned, clearly not amused.
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In the gym
Inside the gym, Howard Finkel was standing with a mic in his hand, in the middle of the ring. "Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for one fall!"
Cena's theme, Basic Thuganomics, hit the arena. People cheered and clapped. Team eXtreme and Edge & Christian glared at the guy, who raised his chain up—despite the huge support the audience gave. "From Massachusetts, weighing in 248 lbs… JOHN CENA!"
Cena got inside the ring. Then JBL's theme hit the arena. JBL and his Cabinet joined Cena. A few students were a bit surprised, seeing Cena with JBL and The Cabinet. JBL shook hands with Cena and said something. Then Cena said that he could take care of himself. JBL's theme hit the arena once again and JBL left.
Then Rolling was played. Everybody got to their feet. So he was John Cena's mysterious opponent. The Undertaker came out on his motorbike. The Undertaker drove it around ringside before entering the ring.
John Cena vs. The Undertaker
Cena and The Undertaker locked up. Cena got the side headlock on 'Taker. 'Taker pushed Cena against the ropes and Cena bounced off. Cena bounced off the opposite ropes and 'Taker knocked him down with a shoulder. 'Taker ran to the ropes and bounced off to give Cena another shoulder tackle. 'Taker covered but Cena kicked out at a one-count. 'Taker twisted Cena's arm. 'Taker hit Cena's arm and twisted it again. 'Taker went for the Old School and hit it. 'Taker covered but Cena kicked out at a nearfall. Taker picked Cena up and irish-whipped him to a corner. 'Taker went up to the opposite corner. 'Taker charged with a big boot but Cena moved out of the way. As a result, 'Taker's groin was against the turnbuckle while his foot was tangled on the top rope. 'Taker got his foot off and turned around. Cena ran to ropes and came off with a shoulder block.
Cena started working on 'Taker's foot. Cena stomped 'Taker's foot and gave him elbows. 'Cena applied the STF-U lethal submission. 'Taker crawled to the ropes. 'Taker refused to submit. 'Taker crawled again and was only a fingertip away. Cena released the STF-U hold and pulled 'Taker back to the middle of the ring and gave him elbows to the leg. Cena went to apply the STF-U again but 'Taker kicked off before Cena could apply the submission. 'Taker got up to his knees and gave Cena uppercuts to corner him. 'Taker gave Cena blows to the stomach and chest, as well as hitting a back elbow. 'Taker irish-whipped Cena to the ropes. Cena bounced off and 'Taker tossed Cena out of the ring. 'Taker got out of the ring and placed Cena on the apron. 'Taker climbed the steel steps and gave Cena a Guillotine Legdrop. 'Taker got back to the ring and covered but Cena managed to kick out at a nearfall. 'Taker protested to the ref. 'Taker picked Cena up and gave him a headbutt. 'Taker irish-whipped Cena to the corner. Cena came off and 'Taker set him in the back body drop. Cena kicked 'Taker in the face to counter it. 'Taker caught Cena in the throat for the Chokeslam but Cena kicked 'Taker in the knee. Cena kicked 'Taker on the knee again and 'Taker was down. Cena got 'Taker in a front facelock and gave him a Brainbuster into pin. 'Taker kicked out at two.
Cena irish-whipped 'Taker to the turnbuckle. Cena charged but 'Taker countered with a big boot. 'Taker ran to the ropes and came off with a Legdrop. 'Taker then choked Cena and let go at the ref's count of four. 'Taker then ran to the ropes and came off with an elbow drop but Cena moved out of the way. 'Taker got up and Cena lifted him up in the F-U. 'Taker kicked off and landed on his feet in front of Cena. 'Taker caught Cena's throat and went for the Chokeslam but Cena gave him a DDT as 'Taker lifted him up. Cena climbed the turnbuckle and leaped off with a diving Legdrop. Cena hooked the legs but 'Taker managed to kick out. Cena couldn't believe it. Cena lifted 'Taker up on his shoulders. 'Taker kicked off once again and irish-whipped Cena to the corner. Cena reversed. 'Taker came off and gave Cena a running DDT as he went for a back body drop. Both men were down. 'Taker draped an arm at the count of six. Cena kicked out at a nearfall. 'Taker seemed disappointed. 'Taker and Cena got up. They both exchanged right hands. Cena somehow managed to get the upperhand. Cena irish-whipped 'Taker against the ropes. 'Taker reversed. Cena came off the opposite ropes and 'Taker got Cena in the Tombstone. However, instead of nailing the Tombstone Piledriver, 'Taker dropped Cena in the Snake Eyes. Cena was left stunned to the middle of the ring. 'Taker ran to the ropes and came off with a big boot.
'Taker lifted his arm up, signaling for the Chokeslam. Cena got up and turned around. 'Taker caught his throat and went for the Chokeslam and got it on. Then 'Taker raised his arm up, which signalled for the Last Ride. 'Taker set Cena in the Last Ride. 'Taker nailed Cena with the Last Ride. Instead of going for the pin, 'Taker went outside. He grabbed the steel chair and folded it. The ref went to stop him but 'Taker nailed the ref right on the skull with it.
Result: John Cena def. The Undertaker via disqualification
'Taker lifted the steel chair up high and went to nail Cena with it but JBL and his Cabinet came. The audience cheered. The Cabinet took on the Undertaker but 'Taker took them all down. JBL started giving 'Taker right hands. Then JBL irish-whipped 'Taker to the ropes but 'Taker reversed. 'Taker nailed JBL with the big boot as he came off the ropes. 'Taker went for the chair but then Orlando nailed him right on the spine with JBL's WWE Title belt. 'Taker turned around and caught Orlando in the throat and gave him the Chokeslam. 'Taker caught both Bashams's throats and gave them a double-Chokeslam. 'Taker caught JBL's throat but JBL kicked 'Taker in the knee. JBL ran to the ropes and bounced off with a Clothesline From Hell. Cena got up. Cena and JBL looked at the crowd. JBL then pointed to Cena and Cena lifted 'Taker in the F-U. Cena gave 'Taker the F-U and Cena's theme Basic Thuganomics hit the arena. JBL raised Cena's arm and the audience cheered and clapped.
Cena grinned, but shot a hurt look at his ex-friends. He looked away, ignoring them. Lita scoffed, stood up and left. Matt and Jeff followed her. Edge and Christian shook their heads disappointedly. JBL and The Cabinet smirked at them, walking Cena out of the arena. Stacy Keibler frowned, looking at this. Trish, who was sitting with Jericho, glanced at Cena, puzzled.
Will JBL going to win Amy back on Friday—but first of all, how will Cena survive as a member of The Cabinet, abandoning his old friends (since he turned cold on them)? Who will finally win the World Heavyweight Championship title? Is Rob Conway strong enough to survive in his match against Shane McMahon to face off Randy Orton? Many titles are on the line, don't miss it! Find out in the next chapter: Changes…
Poll result:
Who do you prefer to see as face?
The Undertaker: 2
Kurt Angle: 2
Triple H: 0
Vince McMahon: 0
Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas: 1
Verdict: This poll is only for fun, so maybe later in the chapters these choices will be re-considered.
Poll:
Who should not be able to kick out of finishing moves?
JBL
Triple H
The Undertaker
Kurt Angle
Batista
Character of the Chapter: Character of the Chapter will provide profiles and a brief history of that character's role in this fanfiction so far. This chapter's Character of the Chapter is Triple H!
Character of the Chapter
Triple H
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 270 lbs
From: Greenwich, Connecticut
Status: Heel
Finishing Move(s):
Pedigree
Sleeper hold
Signature Move(s):
Spinebuster
High knee
Knee facebuster
Indian Deathlock
Running neckbreaker
High School Drama Bio: Triple H, who calls himself The Game is the rich and arrogant leader of the most powerful and hated group at school: Evolution, which consists of himself, Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Batista. His real name is Hunter Hearst-Helmsley, but he doesn't want anyone call him by that name, because he thinks it's too long and sounds too formal (well, except for Stephanie). His loyal advisor is Ric Flair, who is permitted in school grounds and allowed to participate in tournaments because he's one of the alumni of the school. Triple H is a steady boyfriend of Stephanie McMahon, and this pisses both Vince and Shane, as they never approve of their relationship. He's the brain behind the attack of HBK (his ex-buddy) and Nash, because he demands the WWE title from Vince. However, since Shane introduces the World Heavyweight title, it looks like Triple H is no longer interested in the old WWE title.
A/N: THANK YOU—for the reviews and, importantly, for reading. Flames are welcome, as always. Pairing requests will be reconsidered. I'm trying to make the matches sound realistic as possible. In addition, I'm thinking of doing polls to make the story go along the way all the readers want. The more you read, the more you'll find out what happens! Keep reading. Thank you very much.