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 20: Die Hard (Part One)
At WWE Private High
"Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is to determine the no. 1 contender to the Intercontinental championship!" Lilian Garcia announced. Randy Orton's Burn in My Light hit the arena. "Introducing the Special Guest Referee. Making his way to the ring from St. Louis, Missouri… He is also the Intercontinental champion… Randy Orton!"
Randy Orton came out in a referee shirt, raising his arms in his 'Legend Killer' pose, smiling arrogantly as usual. He was showered with pyro, the Intercontinental belt wrapped around his waist. He walked on the rampway, making his way to the ring. Girls cheered at him, making him smiling wider. But when he and Stacy Keibler caught each other's eyes, both looked away, feeling hurt.
After Randy arrived on the ring, sounds of piano (possibly organ?) tunes could be heard through the speakers. "Just look at me." Rob Conway came out, wearing sunnies, with people booing at him. He grinned, showing off his abs, while gesturing repeatedly to his waist—referring to the title belt. "From Quebec, weighing in 230 lbs… Rob Conway!"
Next, Shane-O-Mac entered the arena. "Here Comes The Money!" People stood up and clapped loudly. Shane walked out, doing the 'Shane McMahon Shuffle' dance. He grinned, looking confident. Stephanie and Randy Orton looked at him haughtily. "From New York City, New York… weighing in 230 lbs… Shane McMahon!" The young McMahon did a few more shuffle steps (which people cheered at), then walked to the ring proudly; McMahon style. He got on the ring, did a few more shuffles at Conway, who glared at him, and then stood still.
No. 1 Contender Match for Intercontinental Title w/Special Guest Referee Randy Orton – Rob Conway vs. Shane McMahon
Randy signed for the bell to ring the match gets underway. Conway pointed to himself, talking trash while standing face-to-face with Shane. Then Conway threw a right hand, which Shane saw coming and blocked. Shane threw a right hand and continued with a series of punches. Shane irish-whipped Conway against the ropes. Conway bounced off the opposite ropes and Shane gave him a back body drop. Shane ran to the ropes and came off with an elbow drop but Conway moved out of the way. Shane got up to one knee and Conway kicked him straight in the face. Conway covered but Randy's slow count only made it a one. Conway protested. Randy yelled back while pointing at his referee shirt. Conway thought it was useless to fight Randy, as he might make decisions that are against him. Conway got back to Shane, who gave him an uppercut while down on his knees.
Shane gave Conway another uppercut to back him up. Shane got up to his feet and gave Conway a number of punches. Shane irish-whipped Conway to a corner. Shane charged at him but Conway gave him a back elbow. Shane turned around, shaking. Shane turned around and Conway charged at him with a clothesline. Conway covered but yet another slow count from Randy turned him down. Shane poked Conway in the eyes. Shane got up, kicked Conway on the knee and gave him a DDT. Shane covered but once again Randy's slow count comes into play as Conway managed to kick out at one. Shane gave Conway mounting punches. Conway rolled over and gave Shane ten right hands. Conway got up and yelled "Come on!"
Shane slowly got up. Conway got Shane in a front facelock and gave him a vertical suplex. Conway covered for a two-count. Conway locked Shane in the camel clutch. Shane, using his instincts, got his foot at the bottom rope, forcing a rope break. Conway got Shane in another front facelock into a vertical suplex but this time Shane landed on his feet and applied a sleeper hold. Conway gave Shane elbows to the stomach. Conway irish-whipped Shane to a corner but Shane reversed. Shane charged at Conway but Conway gave him a reverse elbow. Conway ran to the ropes as Shane was stunned in the middle of the ring. He bounced off and Shane nailed him with a nice dropkick. Shane covered and the audience thought that was it. But Conway somehow managed to kick out, though Randy's slow count might be a factor. Shane covered again and Conway kicked out again. Shane picked Conway up and Conway broke it up and kicked Shane in the gut. Conway went for the Ego Trip but Shane kicked Conway in the gut to get away with it. Shane gave Conway the X-Factor. Shane climbed the turnbuckle and signalled "It's over". Shane came off with the Leap of Faith and managed to nail it. Shane hooked the leg. 1… 2… and Randy stopped the count.
Shane asked "What the hell?" and the sweating Randy quickly jumped up to give him the RKO. Randy The audience booed. Randy started the count.
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7! Conway looked to Shane, who was lying on his back.
8! Conway started crawling.
9!
As Randy went to say "10", Conway got his arm over Shane. 1… 2… and Randy stopped the count. Randy picked Conway up and gave him a standing RKO. Randy took his referee shirt off and pointed to himself while saying something. Then he started making the count again. Only this time it was faster—about 2-3 times as fast.
1! 2! 3! 4! 5! 6! 7! 8! 9! 10!
Result: Double Knockout
People gasped. Randy smirked. Conway was knocked out cold, and Shane still showing signs of consciousness. Randy raised his arm; the other arm holding a mic he stole from Lilian. "You both have just been RKO-ed! Because for as long as I am the Intercontinental Champion, neither of you will get a shot!" He dropped the mic and raised his arms in the 'Legend Killer' pose. His theme, Burn in My Light, hit the arena. Students booed at him loudly. He stood on the rampway, holding up his Intercontinental title belt. Evolution joined him. Stephanie and Triple H shouted mockingly at Shane, Ric Flair pointed to the IC belt, and Batista smiled nastily at Conway. After Evolution's theme Line in the Sand, was played, they made their way to the glass door.
However, before they got to leave, Eric Bischoff's theme I'm Back hit the arena. A few booed, but the other students were interested in decisions the GM would make. Randy groaned. Flair, Triple H, Stephanie and Batista turned around in surprise. They quickly exited the gym, leaving Randy to face Bischoff on his own. "Who in the hell just said that!" Bischoff asked. Randy replied by yelling, "Me!"
"You don't make the decisions around here! And since the match is for the No. 1 contender spot for the Intercontinental Title, seeing the result is a draw…" Bischoff started, but Randy interrupted.
"Neither man should get the shot!" Randy shouted back.
"WRONG! In fact, it's the other way around! You see, at least one man has to win the contendership, so both men will get the shot, and the match will be on right here, RIGHT NOW! Ring the damn bell!" Bischoff bellowed at the top of his lungs. The audience cheered. Randy's eyes widened. He interfered in the match-up so that he wouldn't have to defend his title, but because of that, he had to face both!
Randy Orton (c) vs. Rob Conway vs. Shane McMahon – Intercontinental Championship
Randy looked at both of his opponents who were lying on the mat. He didn't know what to do. He was confused. How could the match continue if both of his opponents are down? Randy shook Shane with the sole of his foot. Shane started moving. Then Randy started punching Shane and knocked him senseless. Randy covered and everybody thought it would be over, but Shane kicked out. Randy couldn't believe it. Randy started punching Shane and stomped him away. Conway slowly came from behind with a school boy roll-up. Randy, though caught in surprise, managed to kick out. Randy started punching Conway as well. Randy ran to the ropes and came off with a knee to the throat, Ric Flair style. Randy covered but Conway's foot was on the ropes at a two-count. Randy dragged Conway to the middle of the ring and covered but Shane managed to break it up. Shane gave Randy right hands. He irish-whipped him to a corner but Randy reversed. Randy charged at him but Shane gave him a big boot. Randy fell backwards and Conway caught him in the school boy but Shane managed to break the fall. Randy and Shane both stomped on Conway. Then Randy threw a punch at Shane. Randy gave Shane a left hand and irish-whipped him to the ropes. Shane bounced off and Randy gave him a sleeper hold.
Shane tried to get to the ropes but Randy got him back to the middle of the ring. Shane was passing out. The ref lifted Shane's arm and dropped it. 1. The ref lifted Shane's arm again and let it drop, once again. 2. One more, and the match is over. The ref lifted Shane's arm again and dropped it. Shane managed to lift his arm, saving himself from the match. Shane went to fight out of the sleeper hold and eventually gave Randy a legal low blow. Randy grabbed his groin in pain. Shane climbed the turnbuckle. Conway got him and dropped him groin first. Conway threw few punches. Conway climbed up to the top rope and got Shane in a suplex. Randy came with a Powerbomb on Conway just as he slammed Shane in the superplex. Randy pinned Conway straightaway in the position. He placed his foot on the ropes for leverage but unfortunately, the ref saw it. Conway was done after Randy got him with a Powerbomb, and he would've won if he did not put his foot on the ropes.
Randy climbed the turnbuckle and yelled to Conway to "Get up!" Conway got to his feet and turned around. Randy jumped off with a flying crossbody but Conway reversed it into a pin and Shane managed to stop the ref's count. Conway got to Shane and stomped him in the corner. Conway kept on punching Shane as he was down. Randy turned him around and gave him the RKO.
Randy called out for Shane to get up. Shane got to his feet and Randy jumped for the RKO, but Shane pushed Randy down. Shane placed Randy in the Sharpshooter. Randy cried in pain and held out his hand to tap, but managed to get to the ropes. Shane was forced to let go. Shane went to grab Randy for the Sharpshooter again but Randy kicked off while desperately holding to the ropes. Randy and Shane both got up and Randy started punching him. Randy irish-whipped Shane against the ropes. Shane came off the opposite ropes and Shane threw a punch but Randy dodged it and gave Shane his signature back-to-back backbreaker. Randy called for the RKO, waving his arm in the motion that he usually does, when he's about to perform the RKO. Shane got up and Randy jumped up for the RKO. Shane pushed Randy forward to the ropes. Shane set up the timing so that he can nail Randy with the X-Factor as he bounced off, but Randy hung on to the ropes. Shane got up and turned around to receive a devastating RKO. Randy covered. 1… 2… 3…! Randy's retained his title!
Result: Randy Orton def. Shane McMahon, Rob Conway via pinfall to retain the Intercontinental Championship
Randy lied down in the middle of the ring, clearly exhausted. Conway crawled slowly out of the ring, and Shane seemed like he'd passed out. The ref quickly handed Randy his Intercontinental Title belt. Randy hugged the belt, grinning. He stood up and wrapped the belt around his waist. With audience booing, he raised up his arms in the 'Legend Killer' pose. Triple H, Ric Flair, Batista and Stephanie were outside the gym, but if they'd been watching this match, they'd have been clapping!
Randy gave a triumphant look at Bischoff, who was grumbling incoherently. He exited the arena before throwing one last glance at Stacy.
A few minutes later, Howard Finkel stood in the middle of the ring, with Lilian walked down the steps and joined the commentators, Tazz and Michael Cole. "The following is scheduled for one fall, and it is the Cruiserweight Championship!"
Suddenly a sound identical to a shooting bomb similar to the Dudley's theme hit the arena. It was Spike Dudley! He came out, looking tough, while people booed. "Making his way to the ring from Dudleyville accompanied by D-Von and Bubba Ray; weighing in 150 lbs… He is the Cruiserweight Champion… Spike Dudley!" He got onto the ring and scoffed at Finkel, pointing proudly to his title belt.
Out came everybody's best friend, Rey Mysterio. When his theme 619 blared through the speakers, people cheered. Rey jumped out from a chamber under, following sparks of light. People cheered even more. Though aware of his size, but Rey had been determined to give it all to win the title. "And the challenger, making his way to the ring… From San Diego, California; weighing in 175 lbs… Rey Mysterio!" Rey stepped up to the ring, making taunts.
Spike Dudley (c) vs. Rey Mysterio - Cruiserweight Championship
Spike and Rey locked up in the middle of the ring. Spike got the side headlock on Rey. Rey rammed Spike to the ropes and Spike bounced off. Spike came off the opposite ropes with a shoulder tackle. Spike ran to the ropes and hopped over Rey. He came off the opposite ropes and Rey connected with an arm drag takedown. Rey applied an arm bar. Spike cried out in pain but then rolled and reversed the hold. Rey got up with Spike applying a hammer lock. Rey gave Spike back elbows to the face to escape the hold. Rey took Spike down with a snapmare, then ran to the ropes and came off with a dropkick to the face. Rey covered but Spike kicked out at a two-count.
Rey picked Spike up and irish-whipped him to a corner. Rey charged at him with a dropkick. Spike fell down and was left slumped in the corner. Rey moved back to the opposite corner. Rey ran and connected with the Bronco Buster. Spike was shaking. Rey raised one finger up, and the audience cheered. Rey climbed the turnbuckle, going for the Moonsault but Spike hit Rey on the spine. Spike climbed the turnbuckle and went for a super back suplex but Rey knocked Spike down with his elbow. Rey connected with Moonsault and covered Spike. 1… 2… and D-Von placed Spike's foot on the ropes. The audience booed, and Rey couldn't believe that he didn't get the three-count.
Rey picked Spike up and irish-whipped him to a corner. Rey charged at him, but Spike gave Rey a big boot, Rey saw it coming and stopped before the boot nailed him. Rey gave Spike two right hands climbed the turnbuckle. Rey gave Spike ten straight punches to the skull. Rey raised one finger up and connected with a monkey flip. Rey covered but Bubba came up to the apron, distracting the ref. D-Von came from behind and gave Rey the scoop reverse DDT. D-Von placed Spike on top of Rey. The ref turned around and made the count. 1… 2… and Rey got his shoulder up! Bubba and D-Von couldn't believe it! They went nuts at ringside and complained to the ref.
The ref insisted that it was a two-count, and just before his hand touched the mat for the third time, Rey got his shoulder up. Spike got up, followed by Rey thereafter, Spike grabbed Rey's head and nailed him on the face with four punches. Spike irish-whipped Rey to the ropes and Spike lifted him up by the chest but Rey connected with a dropkick. Rey irish-whipped Spike to a corner, Spike reversed. Rey jumped to the second rope and gave Spike a beautiful flying headscissors takedown. Rey ran to the ropes but D-Von caught his foot, sending Rey face first to the mat. The ref didn't see it, unfortunately. Spike covered and D-Von held his hand for leverage but Rey managed to kick out! Spike was frustrated.
Spike irish-whipped Rey to a corner hard, leaving Rey slumped. Spike ran to Rey and connected with his signature double-foot stomp. Spike raised both his arms. The audience booed. Spike irish-whipped Rey to the opposite corner. Rey came off and Spike kicked him in the gut. Spike got Rey and ran up the ropes. Before Spike can go down for the Dudley Dog, Rey pushed him to the second rope. The crowd cheered. Rey ran to the ropes and bounced off. He ran up to Spike and went for the 619 and connected it. Spike went flying to the middle of the ring. Rey went to jump over the top rope for the springboard Legdrop, but Bubba caught his foot. Rey fought out of it. D-Von came to help but Rey kicked him between the eyes. Rey jumped off the apron for a seated senton to Bubba. Rey got up to the apron again and saw Spike on his feet, though groggy. Rey jumped off the top rope with a springboard seated senton, but Spike moved forward, getting out of the way. Spike gave Rey a school boy for the three-count.
Result: Spike Dudley def. Rey Mysterio via pinfall to retain the Cruiserweight Championship
Spike quickly got out of the ring with Bubba running to get the Cruiserweight Championship. D-Von tapped Spike on the back and Bubba handed Spike his title and raised his brother's arm. Rey stood in the middle of the ring. He grinned at RVD, who was clapping. He raised his arm, and students cheered. Rey exited the stage.
Vince got in the middle of the ring. He took the mic from Finkel. "Girls and boys!" The recess bell rang. "After recess, there'll be the World Tag Team title match and the United States Championship match, followed by an Interpromotional 6-Man Tag Team Hardcore Match! Now, enjoy the recess!" Students ran enthusiastically out of the gym.
Vince walked down to Shane, who was lying in the middle of the ring. He punched his son on the shoulder, hard. Shane blinked, sitting straight up. "Ouch."
"Bad luck, eh? Even with Eric making Randy wrestle you and Conway, you still couldn't win," Vince grinned. Shane frowned, rubbing his sore shoulder. "Try again next time." The two exited the ring.
"Hey Dad, what about Eugene's partner?" Shane asked.
"Oh, he can just come to my office and tell me. If he hasn't come in my office by the end of recess, we'll just make it Handicap."
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In the SmackDown! locker room
"Orlando, you're so gonna win," Cena smiled at Orlando. JBL and Basham Brothers nodded.
"Yeah, I know," Orlando grinned in reply. He practiced a few quick punches on the wall. Their conversation was interrupted when Team eXtreme with Edge and Christian walked in.
"Hey," Edge greeted coldly. Cena, JBL and The Cabinet exchanged glances.
"What are you doing here in the SmackDown! locker room? I thought you said SmackDown! people are freaks (A/N: See Chapter 2)?" Cena asked.
"Yeah, and you've turned into one since you started hanging out with them," Lita shot back, narrowing her eyes at Cena.
"But that's not the problem," Christian cut in before Cena could come up with a comeback. "Have you found a partner? You know, for the match?"
"You can bet I have," Cena smiled knowingly at JBL and The Cabinet.
"Well, you better tell Vince or you'll have to go against us on your own," Christian smirked. Edge nodded.
"We're off," Matt said, leading his brother, Lita, and E&C out of the room.
"Let's go tell Vince your choice of partner," JBL suggested. The five made their way to Vince's office.
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In WWE Private Hospital
"Regal, what should I do?" Eugene asked. William Regal was lying on the hospital bed, with bandages wrapped around his head, covering his forehead.
"You don't need any help, Eugene. Trust me," Regal said, after Eugene told him everything about the upcoming Tag Team title match.
"Really, Regal? You really mean it?" Eugene asked again.
"Yeah. All you've gotta do is believe in yourself," Regal replied in his thick British accent. "You can take out those two Hardys by yourself! You don't need me!"
"So, you mean… I do-do-don't need a part-partner?" Eugene stammered.
"Exactly." Regal nodded, grabbing a cup of tea on the able next to his bed. "Oh, and I'll be watching, too. I asked the doctor for permission and he said I can watch your match. Good luck out there, and win it for me too."
"Wow, thanks, Regal!" Eugene ran outside, jumping up and down with each step.
"No problem," Regal muttered, making a face.
In RAW GM office
"Benoit, I need your help," Bischoff said.
"About what?" Benoit asked, staring suspiciously at him.
"For the Interpromotional Hardcore match coming up. I want you to interfere."
"What do I get in return, then?" Benoit asked. What a weird favour.
"Er… I'll give you a chance for a title shot."
Benoit stared at the GM, slightly surprised. Hmm.
"What do you say, kiddo?" Eric grinned. Benoit frowned at the nickname he was called with.
Kiddo? "Yeah, alright."
Back in the gym (after the recess was over), Lilian Garcia was standing on the ring. She held a mic and was ready to do her announcing. "Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for one-fall and it is for the World Tag Team Championship!"
The Hardy Boyz' theme was played. "Making their way to the ring accompanied by Lita from North Carolina, they are the World Tag Team Champions… Jeff and Matt, the Hardy Boyz!" The champions came out with gold on their waist, accompanied by Lita. They ran to the ring and climbed the turnbuckles. Matt did his V-1 taunt, and the audience cheered.
Then Eugene's childish tune, the Child's Play, hit the arena. Eugene came out alone while looking at the crowd, biting his fingers nervously. "And the challenger… from Louisville, Kentucky. Eugene!"
Hardy Boyz (c) vs. Eugene – World Tag Team Championship
Jeff started things off. Jeff got the side headlock on Eugene. Eugene gave Jeff the back suplex. Jeff quickly got up and Eugene threw a punch at him. Eugene gave Jeff two more right hands and irish-whipped him against the ropes. Jeff bounced off the opposite ropes, ducked a punch, and ran to the opposite ropes. Jeff came off but Eugene caught him with a clothesline. Eugene did his taunt and performed the Junkyard Dog stunt, riding on Jeff. Jeff went to his corner. Jeff, Matt and Lita had this look on their face. Jeff got to his feet. Eugene gave him a headbutt. Jeff backed away and Eugene punched him. Jeff blocked a right hand and started punching Eugene. Jeff irish-whipped Eugene to his corner and tagged Matt. Matt stomped Eugene in the corner. Matt picked Eugene up and irish-whipped him to the corner. Matt charged at him. Eugene gave him a back elbow to counter him. Eugene jumped up to the second rope and came off with a devastating double ax handle right on the temple. Eugene covered but Matt managed to get his shoulder up just before the three-count.
Watching at ringside, Regal seemed disappointed that Eugene has done well. Eugene started working on Matt's legs. Eugene hit elbow drops on Matt's leg and grapevined the leg. Matt reached the ropes and tagged Jeff. Jeff broke the hold and gave Eugene a snap suplex. Jeff covered but Eugene kicked out at two. Jeff picked Eugene up and threw a right hand. He followed it up with a headbutt. Jeff hit a chest chop, cornering Eugene. Jeff hit multiple chest chops. Jeff irish-whipped Eugene to the opposite corner, but Eugene reversed. Jeff came off and countered Eugene's back body drop with a kick to the face. Jeff kicked Eugene in the gut and gave him a DDT and covered for a two-count. Jeff went to apply the Spine Line but somehow couldn't connect it. Eugene kicked off and hung onto the ropes. Jeff tagged Matt. Matt gave Eugene a scoop slam. Jeff climbed the turnbuckle and Matt followed. Eugene slowly got up and Jeff came off the top turnbuckle with a missile dropkick. Matt jumped off to connect with the nasty Downfall diving Legdrop thereafter. Matt covered but Eugene managed to get his shoulder up at an extremely nearfall.
Matt told Jeff something. Matt and Jeff pinned Eugene against a corner. Matt went down on four and Jeff went up to the opposite corner. Jeff charged at Eugene, hopped on Matt and jumped with a calf kick for the Poetry in Motion. Eugene moved out of the way though, and as a result Jeff went groin first to the turnbuckle. Jeff fell to the concrete floor. Matt kicked Eugene in the gut and got him in the Twist of Fate. Eugene got Matt's head and countered the Twist of Fate with a neckbreaker. Eugene called for the Rock Bottom. Matt started to get up. Matt finally got to his feet and Eugene caught his chest. Matt gave Eugene elbows to the back of the head. Matt ran to the ropes behind Eugene and came off with a Bulldog. Matt covered but Eugene kicked out. Matt called for the Twist of Fate. Suddenly Regal came and nailed Matt with the brass knuckles. At this point, the ref was checking on Jeff, who was outside and was badly hurt. Regal placed Eugene on top of Matt and returned to his seat. He might not like Eugene, but perhaps he wants some gold. Because when it comes for Eugene to seek a partner, he will be the first person in line. The ref turned around and saw Eugene on top of Matt. 1… 2… 3…!
Result: Eugene def. Hardy Boyz via pinfall to capture the World Tag Team Championship
The ref grabbed both Tag belts and handed Eugene both of them. Eugene grabbed them and the ref raised one Eugene's arm. Regal came out from his seat and clapped, smiling. Regal scuffed Eugene's hair and Eugene hugged him.
Team eXtreme's eyes widened, their jaws dropped. Edge and Christian were by the sideline, and they didn't look relieved. One week was all the time the Hardy Brothers had to hold the title, and now they lost it to a cheating way of their challenger(s). The five exited the stage quietly, still shocked. The audience looked surprised.
As they made their way to the RAW locker room, they caught up with JBL and The Cabinet, who were walking to the vending machine. JBL sneered, clearly pleased with the result of the match. Matt glared.
"Didn't look like you guys had a… good time, huh?" he mocked.
Cena raised his eyebrows. "You guys lost against Eugene. That's bad."
Jeff opened his mouth, but Lita beat him into it. "He had Regal backing him up. He wasn't supposed to come. They cheated."
Orlando and Basham Brothers sniggered. "But I thought you guys were better than them?" Orlando asked, smirking at Hardy Boyz.
"Look, why don't you just back off?" Christian started.
"Yeah, you wanna go?" Orlando shot back. The two stood eye-to-eye.
But Edge tried to pull them apart. "Guys, why don't… uhh… we take a break, alright? I'm starving," he said, pulling Christian away. Lita dragged Jeff and Matt, following E&C to the locker room.
The Cabinet looked at each other, shrugging. Chris Jericho and Trish Stratus walked passing them, making their way out to the stage for the United States title match. "Move," Jericho said to Basham Brothers. Then he gave Orlando a threatening look. Orlando stared at him calmly, not wanting to start any fights until they got on the ring.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for one-fall… and it is for the United States Championship!" Lilian announced. Suddenly the arena turned dark, and as the crowd gasped, Break Down The Walls theme was played on. Trish frowned, as this could only mean one thing. The screen displayed a neon walking figure, and as the light slowly came on, Jericho was seen standing, stretching out his arms. He turned around, and had a wide grin plastered on his face. Trish linked her arm to Jericho's, smiling. "Making his way to the ring, accompanied by Trish Stratus: From New York City, New York… weighing in 230 lbs… He's the United States Champion… Chris Jericho!"
Jericho ran to the apron, taking Trish with him. He did his usual thing with the ropes, then shouted "I'M THE KING OF THE WORLD!" Students cheered. He got in the ring and shook he ropes ala The Ultimate Warrior.
"Nothing but the money, uh…" Orlando Jordan's theme hit the arena. People booed. Nevertheless, he walked out confidently, raising his arms in the 'Longhorn' pose. "Introducing the challenger: From Miami, Florida… weighing in 257 lbs… Accompanied by The Cabinet… Orlando Jordan!"
Orlando entered the ring with the Basham Brothers. Jericho and Trish pointed them out to the ref, and the ref nodded. The ref has chosen to ban them from ringside. Orlando and the Bashams went nuts. After a huge argument, security guards came in and escorted them. Orlando's all by himself!
Chris Jericho (c) vs. Orlando Jordan - United States Championship
Orlando came up to Jericho and stood face-to-face. Orlando talked trash, and then spat. The audience gasped. He threw a punch, but Jericho blocked it and took down Orlando with a single punch. Jericho mounted Orlando and gave him right and left hands. The ref tried to back him away but Jericho pushed the ref away. Jericho ran to the ropes and came off with a Lionsault to quickly finish things off. But unfortunately, the ref wasn't looking and was struggling to get up. The ref finally saw it and started to make the count. Orlando kicked out at a nearfall. Orlando was probably done there, but the ref accidentally gave Orlando some time to recover. Partly, it was Jericho's fault and he knew it. But Jericho still complained.
Jericho picked Orlando up and gave him a shot to the head. Jericho cornered Orlando and gave him a series of right hands. Jericho hit chest chops. Ten of them. Ten of those hard, chest-ripping chops. Orlando was down on his knees, clutching his chest in pain. Jericho picked him up and irish-whipped him to the opposite corner. Orlando reversed. Orlando charged at Jericho but Jericho gave him a back elbow. Orlando turned around, stunned. Jericho jumped up to the second turnbuckle. Orlando turned around and Jericho came off with a missile dropkick. Trish cheered at ringside. Jericho covered Orlando but Orlando somehow got his foot on the bottom rope. Jericho pulled Orlando to the middle of the ring but Orlando managed to get his shoulder up. Jericho pounded on Orlando.
Jericho picked Orlando up and gave him a right hand, which knocked him down. Jericho covered but Orlando kicked out at two and a half. Jericho grabbed Orlando's leg and to everybody's surprise, locked in the Figure-Four Leg Lock. Orlando cried in pain. Orlando went to search for the ropes, but Jericho moved back and went grab the ropes for leverage. Orlando went to tap out, and Jericho grabbed the ropes. The ref saw Jericho grabbing the ropes just as soon as Orlando was about to tap. The ref counted it as a no-submission and Jericho was forced to let go off the hold. He would've won it right there, but unfortunately Jericho just had to cheat.
Jericho was all pissed and Trish told him to calm and focus. Jericho kicked Orlando right on the chin. Jericho placed one foot on his chest and yelled "Come on, baby!" Such a cocky pin. Orlando kicked out at two. Jericho grabbed Orlando's leg and applied a half-leg crab. Orlando was too close to the ropes, however. Jericho picked Orlando up and irish-whipped him against the ropes and Orlando came off to receive a Flashback. Jericho covered and Orlando kicked out at two. Jericho picked Orlando up and knocked him down. Jericho went for the Walls of Jericho and got it on. Orlando managed to get to the ropes, but Jericho pulled him back to the middle of the ring. Orlando managed to kick off. Jericho came up to Orlando and Orlando connected with a small package. Jericho reversed it for what would've been a three-count, but Trish had distracted the ref. Trish thought that Orlando's small package might've been a three-count, and now Jericho would've had a three there. Trish couldn't see what's happening in the ring, as the ref blocked her view. Jericho released the small package and went up to the ref and Trish but Orlando came from behind with a low blow. Orlando turned Jericho around and gave him a reverse STO. 1… 2… 3…! Orlando's a United States Champion!
Result: Orlando Jordan def. Chris Jericho via pinfall to capture the United States Championship
Orlando stood up quickly, joined by JBL and The Cabinet. He proudly held up his United States title, given by the referee. The audience was still surprised about the result. After minutes of posing, The Cabinet left the ring. The United States Championship was now exclusive to SmackDown!
Trish herself couldn't believe what she just did. Jericho was shocked. He was looking at Trish, his mouth and eyes wide open. Trish was shocked herself. "Look, I… I…" she tried to explain. "I… I'm sorry." The crowd was silent. Jericho remained quiet. "Chris, I'm sorry—really sorry. I didn't mean for that to happen." She was in verge of tears.
Jericho stared at her. He turned around and left the ring slowly without saying a word, followed by Trish, who seemed very regretful. After they walked backstage, whispers and murmurs swept the crowd. Torrie and Kidman grinned at each other in satisfaction. No more Jericho & Stratus. Next to them, London and the other girls gasped, still not believing what just happened. Stacy, who was sitting next to Christy, stared at the broken couple in disbelief, shaking her head.
In the hallway, Trish was trying to soften Jericho up. "Hey, baby… You know I'm really sorry about what happened out there…" She handed him a can of Mountain Dew. Jericho ignored her and kept on walking. Finally, after two minutes, he spoke up.
"I… lost to Orlando. He took away my United States belt. And I told that assclown Todd in the interview I was gonna win." He drank his Mountain Dew quietly. Trish sobbed. "I need to be alone. I wanna go home." He opened the school's front gate.
"But what about the rest of the matches? Aren't you staying to watch?" Trish asked softly. Jericho stared at her.
"Fuck this. I'm going home."
"Do you want me to, uh… to come over later tonight? Or are you okay by yourself?"
Jericho stared at Trish. "I'll see you tomorrow. I'm outta here." He left.
Trish wiped her tears. "Call me," she said quietly. She sat down, crying.
Howard Finkel cleared his throat. "Ladies and gentlemen… it is time for the Interpromotional 6-Man Tag Team Hardcore Match!" Students cheered and clapped. "Introducing first, representing SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly, Big Show, and Rob-Van-Dam!" Big Show's theme was played. The giant Big Show raised his arm; Holly grinned at the crowd; and RVD pointed to himself with each syllable of his name. SD! Students cheered. The three walked to the ring.
Suddenly Sexy Boy filled the arena. RAW students hooted and whistled; Austin and Nash the loudest. "Making their way to the ring, representing RAW: The Rock, Shawn Michaels and… Batista!" This was much unexpected by most students. They knew that any member of Evolution never got along with any member of The Clique—the two groups are ultimate rivals. The Rock climbed the turnbuckle and looked to the crowd, looking confident as usual; HBK bent down on his 'Showstoppa' pose; and Batista flexed his muscles, shaking the ropes.
Big Show, Hardcore Holly & Rob Van Dam (SmackDown!) vs. The Rock, Shawn Michaels & Batista (RAW) – Interpromotional 6-Man Tag Team Hardcore Match
So, how's this going to work is that the tag system is disabled and any men can pin anyone at anytime. Big Show rammed Batista to a corner and gave him forehand chest chops. Shawn Michaels was brawling with RVD. Hardcore Holly also rammed The Rock to a corner and gave him backhand chest chops. RVD irish-whipped HBK to the ropes, HBK bounced off and RVD gave him a spinning kick. Holly and Show irish-whipped both The Rock and Batista to the same direction. Batista knocked The Rock down with a clothesline because he doesn't want to be the one that gets knocked down. Batista turned around and Show caught his throat. Show tossed Batista over the ropes. RVD jumped over the ropes and landed on the apron, then jumped off the apron with a moonsault to Batista. Hardcore Holly had HBK with a back suplex and went outside to grab a weapon. Show found a kitchen sink and raised it up high in the air while roaring. Meanwhile, Holly found a lead pipe. Holly got back to the ring and used it on HBK, right between the eyes. RVD just leaped off the top rope with a kick to the chin of The Rock. Show taunted Batista to get up, and as Batista got to one knee, Show hit him in the spine. Show irish-whipped Batista to the steel post. In the ring, Holly covered HBK but HBK managed to get a shoulder up. Holly told RVD to get in the ring. Holly lifted RVD in a back suplex and tossed RVD backwards to HBK. RVD did a backward flip and landed with a splash. RVD covered but HBK kicked out.
Big Show smashed Batista to the announcer's table. Holly picked The Rock up but The Rock broke it up and gave Holly a series of punches to stun him. RVD walked up to The Rock, only to get two punches straight to the face which left him stunned. The Rock hit both Holly and RVD one at a time. The Rock eventually knocked both of them down and the crowd grew nuts. Show held a trash can up high and smashed it right to Batista's skull, causing him to bleed. Show caught Batista's throat for the Showstopper chokeslam. The Rock saw it and broke it up. The Rock told Batista to help him do something. The two picked the Big Show up and irish-whipped him hard to the steel steps. The Rock got back to the ring and Batista could not believe what just happened. The Rock folded a steel chair and blasted it at RVD's skull, busting him open. Holly got up and The Rock nailed him with the chair also. The Rock tossed the chair away and covered RVD. RVD managed to kick out.
The Rock irish-whipped RVD to a corner. RVD came off and The Rock set him up for the back body drop but RVD countered with a kick to the face. The Rock turned around, holding his mouth, and then turned around again. RVD kicked him to the gut and to the knee and went to hit a spinning kick. The Rock caught RVD's leg, RVD went for an enzuiguri, The Rock dodged it and RVD lifted up his leg and kicked The Rock on the chest. RVD covered but HBK broke it up. HBK irish-whipped RVD to a corner. RVD came off and HBK connected with an inverted atomic drop, and followed it up with a clothesline. RVD got up and HBK hit another clothesline. HBK went for the scoop slam but RVD landed on his feet and gave HBK a back suplex. RVD climbed the turnbuckle for a split-legged Moonsault. Batista grabbed RVD and pulled him down; RVD landed on his feet. Batista sent RVD to the steel post shoulder first twice, and then gave RVD a big Spinebuster. Big Show turned Batista around, caught his throat and gave him a big Showstopper chokeslam. Show covered. The Rock went to break it up but Holly caught him with a full nelson hold. Just as the ref's hand went to slam the mat for the third time, Chris Benoit came out of nowhere with a steel chair and whacked it across the Big Show's spine, hurting the big man as well as breaking the pin. Holly charged at Benoit with a clothesline but Benoit countered it with the Crippler Crossface. There were loud boos from the crowd of SD! students.
HBK climbed the turnbuckle and came off with a diving elbow drop. HBK did his usual thing with the crowd, then got up to one corner and started stomping. RVD got up and HBK quickly knocked him down with a Sweet Chin Music. Benoit climbed up to the turnbuckle and suicide dived with a flying headbutt. The Rock got up to RVD and kicked his right arm to his right side. The Rock took his right elbow pad off and went for the People's Elbow and successfully hit it. The Rock covered but Holly grabbed the ref's arm, preventing it from slamming the mat. Benoit and HBK stomped Holly and got him outside. Benoit and HBK started teaming up on Holly at ringside.
The Rock covered RVD once again but Big Show broke it up and went to connect a scoop slam but got The Rock's feet on the mat and held his head under his armpit. Big Show drove his elbows down, successfully connecting the Final Cut. Show pinned The Rock in the position but The Rock kicked out. Show raised his arm and roared, signalling for the Showstopper chokeslam. The Rock got up and Show caught his throat. Show lifted The Rock up but Batista broke it up before Show can slam The Rock down. Batista hit a Spinebuster and madly shook the ropes. Batista had a thumbs-up, then a thumbs-down. Batista set the Big Show for the Batista Bomb, but can Show lift the Big Show up? The Rock came to assist Batista and Batista managed to successfully nail the Batista Bomb. The Rock went up to the Big Show's body and went for the People's Elbow once again. The Rock successfully hit the People's Elbow. The Rock covered but then Triple H came with his sledgehammer to break it up.
Batista questioned Triple H what he is doing, and Triple H replied, "What the hell were you thinking? Who do you think you are?" Batista replied by saying he just wants his team to win.
Triple H shot back by saying, "Screw RAW! None, and I mean it, no Evolution members shall team up and get along with any of The Clique, you hear me? Now take out the trash!"
Benoit came to take Triple H out but Triple H nailed him in the face with a sledgehammer. Triple H then nailed The Rock in the spine once again before leaving the ring. Batista got out of the ring and started hitting HBK. Batista knocked HBK down and HBK said, "What the hell are you doing?"
Batista replied it with a fist. Batista grabbed a steel chair and nailed HBK with it. Holly twitched his eyebrows in confusion. Batista nailed him with the chair as well. Batista walked out of the ring, but not before giving The Rock a devastating Batista Bomb. Show draped an arm over The Rock and got the three-count.
Result: SmackDown! def. RAW via pinfall
Big Show's theme was played again. SD! Students cheered and hooted. Show, Holly, and RVD raised their hands in pride. Rey, Booker T, and Sharmell cheered and whistled. On the front seats, Shane didn't look too happy. Vince looked at his son.
"What's with the long face, son?" he grinned. Shane frowned, disappointed by RAW's loss against a rival faction. He stood up, leaving the arena.
With three more matches to go, Friday sure is the most interesting day of the week! Will Trish and Jericho be able to hold their relationship together before it falls apart? Who's Cena's mystery partner—what will happen in the tag team match? Are the Brothers of Destruction ever going to hand Amy over to JBL? And don't forget the main event: Who will be the new and the first World Heavyweight Champion? Find out in the next chapter: Die Hard (Part Two).
Poll result:
Who should not be able to kick out of finishing moves?
JBL: 3
Triple H: 1
The Undertaker: 0
Kurt Angle: 0
Batista: 0
Verdict: JBL will only kick out of finishing moves on rare occasions
Poll:
Who do you want as the Tag Team Champions?
Hardy Boyz
Dudley Boyz
William Regal & Eugene
Edge & Christian
Basham Brothers
Ric Flair & Batista
Billy Kidman & Paul London
Billy & Chuck
Brothers of Destruction
Los Guerreros
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A/N: Hello again! Back from hiatus (actually, it was computer virus -.- Very nasty). Huge sorry for the long wait! The virus really bugged the system, and it took more than a week to recover. But now I'll try to update the chapters as soon as I can. Thank you for your consideration. Happy reading!
News flash: Say goodbye to Christian and let's wish him the best of luck in the future. Christy Hemme has also left for personal reasons (Let's hope Ashley Massaro can stay in WWE longer than the 2004 RAW Diva Search winner). As for Eric Bischoff, well… I heard WWE's planning to make him a manager for the newly-reformed Three Minute Warning. But now, let's congratulate Edge for winning the WWE Champion, and our new World Heavyweight Champion… Kurt Angle (Good thing he's back on SmackDown!... he should never have moved to RAW)! These last ten months have been filled with little surprises, as our two champions were babyfaces (John Cena & Batista). The matches have always ended with clean finishes, which to me were boring. We really need some heel champions for surprises, and Angle is the right choice!
Eddie Guerrero Tribute (1967-2005): Still clear in our minds that Eddie Guerrero died three months ago. Eddie was and still is one of the greatest entertainers in my mind. When I heard the news that he died, I was like, "Why? Why does it have to be Eddie?" Though he is gone from this world, he won't be gone from this fic. I haven't thought of a storyline for him, but I'm planning to stick him up for big feuds and strong championship storylines. Right now I'm considering forums. If you have any ideas, please put it in your review or e-mail me.
Character of the Chapter
John Bradshaw Layfield
Height: 198 cm
Weight: 297 lbs
From: New York City, New York
Status: Face
Finishing Move(s):
Clothesline From Hell
Powerbomb
Top-rope Fallaway slam
Signature Move(s):
Fallaway slam
DDT
Swinging neckbreaker
Big boot
High School Drama Bio: The leader of The Cabinet, JBL is a reigning WWE Champion who has changed his ways. He's a talented investor and has bright future. He's survived a number of obstacles in his life, but will survive the challenges he'll face during his reign as the WWE Champion? A big-time bully in Small Business Management Class, Cena's first impression of JBL is as an arrogant senior who only thinks about money. But now that Cena believes that JBL's changed, the two join forces in hunt for championship gold.
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.