The next chapter will still be set in St. Louis. I promised you this will be interesting. I'm sorry if this chapter is too long because I had to put a lot of work for the parts of the draft lottery and Nicole's homecoming. Please review and the rest of the story.
Chapter 12: RAW: The Princess Returns and Comes Home
It was now June and after the night on Smackdown, John and Nicole were in New York for Nicole signing a recording contract with Columbia Records. She was so excited about her recording her first album, she and John went to Boston the next day and had already recorded four songs in two days. Nicole had planned to release her debut album in February 2006 with her WWE career ahead of her. She even was asked to be the opening act for John and Tha Trademarc's upcoming summer tour. Nicole gladly accepted and she and John went to Los Angeles where Nicole's sister Amy lived. Nicole asked her if she could help her with the tour coming up and Amy said yes. Amy was planning to be the main choreographer and backup dancer along with three more for the set.
During the two months Nicole had been together with John, her life had definitely turned over a new leaf. With her being one of Teen People's 25 Hottest Stars Under 25, having a record deal with Columbia Records, and being the opening act for John and Tha Trademarc's summer tour, could life get any better?
While staying at the hotel in L.A., John and Nicole were sitting on the floor behind the bed enjoying a nice, quiet evening with strawberries and whipped cream.
"So, you excited for next month?" John asked.
"How could I not be excited for next month?" Nicole said.
"I don't know."
"Well, let's just say that with everything going on in my life right now, I'm proud to say that next month will be a blast."
"Oh, yeah. I can't wait until we go to Philadelphia for the first concert."
"Well, to tell you the truth, I'm kind of nervous and a little scared about that."
"Nicole, don't worry. You'll do great. I know because with your voice and everything else you got, you have the total package to blow everyone away."
"Thanks, John."
"You're welcome."
"You know, the past two months have been great for me because of you. I feel like I know you more than I know myself and to top it all off, you've given me everything more than Randy ever has. I can never thank you enough."
"Hey, it's about taking care of the people that take care of you and you know what? I feel exactly the same way about you."
Then John leaned in and kissed Nicole passionately. Nicole pulled away and smiled. Then she and John went back to kissing each other until John's cell phone rang. John got up from the floor and answered it.
"Hello?...Yeah, this is he...Okay...You're kidding, are you?...Man, I can't believe this...Okay. Okay, thanks."
John ended the call.
"Who was that?" Nicole said.
"That was Eric Bischoff," John said.
"Eric Bischoff? The general manager from RAW?"
"Yeah."
"What does he want?"
"Well, it's something you're not gonna believe."
"What?"
"I'm the first draft pick to go to RAW."
"Oh, my god!" Nicole got up from the floor, went over to John, and hugged him. "You're going to RAW? I can't believe this."
"Yeah, I can't believe it either."
"But this means that I'm gonna be all alone on Smackdown."
"Well, actually...I'm not going to RAW unless you come with me. Now I know you said that you didn't want to be under the same roof as Randy, but I promise you this: I won't let him come near you; not when I'm around. And besides, RAW is gonna be in your hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. Don't you want to be home where RAW is? Hell, you could earn another chance to be the Women's Champion. Isn't that something you always wanted?"
"John, you're right. That is something I've always wanted. It's my dream and I want it to come true. Oh, my god. RAW is gonna be in my hometown." Nicole sighed and paused for a moment. "You know what? You're right about everything you said. Okay, I'm coming back to RAW."
"That's a girl." John then picked up Nicole and swung her around. "You won't regret this."
Then John leaned in and kissed Nicole passionately once again.
XXX
Two days later, RAW was in Nicole's hometown of St. Louis, Missouri and it was the beginning of the Draft Lottery. The Highlight Reel was set up and Chris Jericho was in the ring.
"Alright, Jericholics," Chris said. "This is the night because tonight, Fozzy plays live across the street after the show! Oh, and it's the first night of the draft lottery as well. In just moments, a Smackdown superstar will head to the ring to make their debut on the Highlight Reel! I don't know how the impact will be compared to mine. I don't know who it is, but let's get down to it. Would you please welcome the very first pick of the draft lottery, come on down!"
There was a pause for a minute among the crowd and then...John's entrance theme played and the crowd goes nuts. John comes out from the curtain and walks down the ramp and gets inside the ring. He shakes Chris' hand and grabs a microphone. The crowd starting chanting "CENA!"
"I cannot believe it, it's John Cena!" Chris said. "The WWE Champion right here on RAW. How did this happen? How could this happen?"
"Dude, you know how it is," John said. "You heard it. Every member of both rosters, nobody's safe. I got the call, they say John Cena is officially RAW. So I do it how they do it in St. Louis, baby, the champ is herre."
"Well, John, you're here on RAW, but there's someone missing. There's someone missing. Where's Nicole Mitchell? I mean, this is her hometown and she's going to be in Kansas City for Smackdown, but...what about her?"
"I don't know. Why don't you ask her yourself?"
Then Nicole's entrance theme played and the crowd goes nuts again. Nicole comes from the curtain in a brown leather jacket (with a bra underneath), brown leather pants, and her hair curled. She walks down the ramp to the ring with a smile on her face and blows kisses to her hometown crowd. Nicole gets inside the ring with John holding the ropes and she shakes Chris Jericho's hand. The crowd starting chanting "NDM!"
"Ladies and gentleman, St. Louis, Missouri's own, Nicole Mitchell," Chris said as the crowd cheered. "Nicole Mitchell, welcome back to RAW. I'm sure you have plenty of things to say to your hometown fans."
John then handed the microphone to Nicole and she took it from him.
"Surprise!" Nicole said. "Did you think I was gonna stay on Smackdown with John Cena being on RAW? Well, the thing is I couldn't let you down. I couldn't let my hometown fans down. The reason I'm back on RAW is because of my man, my boyfriend, the WWE Champion, John Cena. When he had the call that he was gonna get drafted to RAW, I was so happy but I was worried because I was gonna be all alone on Smackdown. But John told me that he wasn't gonna go to RAW unless I came with him. Why, you ask? Well, there were three reasons. One, RAW was gonna be here in St. Louis, Missouri, my hometown; two, there is still a dream that I want to accomplish and that is to become the WWE Women's Champion; and three, well, the third reason happens to involve a certain Legend Killer who's also from St. Louis. And he doesn't have the guts to come out here and put his hands on me just like he had his hands on Stacy Keibler. And he wouldn't dare do it because of his shoulder injury and because of my man, my boyfriend, John Cena."
Nicole handed back the microphone to John and kissed him.
"Now, John, let me point out that there are two champions on one show and the last time that happened, I beat them both and became the first ever undisputed champion," Chris said. "But Cena, I'm a little ahead of you musically, but it's okay, kid, because you got potential. You have to go for it, full force, even if it means alienating your wrestling fans."
"Look, man. Why do you have to come on me like that?" John said. "The only reason I'm here is because of these people. And for everyone in the back gunning for me, if you want some, come get some."
Then Christian's entrance theme plays and he comes out from the curtain with Tyson Tomko with a microphone in his hand. They walked down the ramp and they both get into the ring.
"My eyes must be deceiving me because John Cena is on RAW," Christian said. "I heard the cheers and they sounded like the cheers they used to give another fraud in this town...Mark McGuire? Mark made these people look like complete morons just like I'm going to do to you right now. It won't take an act of congress to expose you as a fraud. This is my show, poser. So go take a stroll. Canada in the house, 'cause that's how I roll."
"You know, Jericho," John said, "Christian's been talking smack about me for a month. But I know this is your show so is it alright to handle my business?" Chris gladly agrees and John lets Christian have it. "That's how you...roll? Bro, you were part of the Brood but you couldn't cut. While Gangrel was sucking blood, you was sucking something else. I'm going to lay it down and since it's the Highlight Reel, you must be the assclowns. And Tyson Tomko must be Christian's life partner. I will beat both your asses, so you better pray you switch shows. But before you do, for old times, here's a five second pose."
John poses with the "You Can't See Me" style and then moves all his fingers until his middle one is left up. Christian gets in John's face, slaps him, and a brawl ensues. John bumps Christian over the top rope and Jericho cracks Tyson with a punch and that leads to an FU on him by John. Christian and Tyson both leaves as John celebrates his debut along with Nicole and Chris in the ring. Then John and Nicole left the ring and went to the back.
"Well, that was fun," Nicole said. "You've been on RAW for ten minutes and already Christian and Tyson Tomko are gunning for you."
"Hey, if that's how it's gonna be, then that's how it's gonna be," John said. "Besides, I don't care who's gunning for me. If they want a fight, then bring it on."
"That's right."
"So, you wanna catch Shelton and Delancey and say hi?"
"You know what? How about after Shelton's match? He's defending the Intercontinental Championship against Muhammad Hassan and Daivari in a handicap match, which I think isn't fair."
"Man, those two are the biggest assholes in this company. They're just like what the King said: a couple of loud, obnoxious jackasses."
"I know that's right."
Next up, it was the handicap match for the Intercontinental Championship match which was Shelton versus Muhammad Hassan and Daivari.
Muhammad's entrance theme played and he came out with Daivari following him. They both walked down the ramp and got into the ring. Then Shelton's entrance theme played and he came out from the curtain with Delancey following him.
"And his opponent, being accompanied to the ring by the WWE Women's Champion and Missouri's own Delancey Scott, from Orangeburg, South Carolina weighing in at 245 pounds, he is the Intercontinental Champion, Shelton Benjamin," Lillian Garcia announced.
Delancey was wearing a St. Louis Rams football jersey because of her early career as one of the cheerleaders and black pants. She had to wear it with pride because even though she was from Chesterfield, it was her homecoming as well. Shelton and Delancey walked down to the ring slapping hands of the fans and got into the ring. Shelton got on one of the turnbuckles and raised both of his arms in the air. Then he got back down to see Delancey seductively take off the football jersey revealing a custom made St. Louis Cardinals tank top. And she then threw it to the crowd and got out of the ring. Then the referee called for the bell.
Muhammad and Shelton lock up, Muhammad backs into his corner where he shoulders Benjamin. Benjamin clocks both men and fights out of the corner. He hits Muhammad with a few hip tosses followed by an arm bar. Shelton hits a big hip toss as the fans chant "USA." Benjamin hangs Daivari on the top rope but Muhammad gets a shot in. They get shots in on him but he nips up and gives Muhammad a back suplex.
Shelton waits for Muhammad to get up and he delivers a knee right to the head of Muhammad. He sets up for the stinger splash but Daivari moves Muhammad out of the way. Muhammad hits his finishing move and goes for the cover. 1...2...The bell rings but Shelton's foot is on the ropes. Daivari gets the title and puts it on Muhammad but the referee takes it away and says the feet were on the ropes. He restarts the match.
Muhammad puts Shelton is in a head lock but he works his way out with elbows and he takes Muhammad down with a tackle. Shelton hits a Samoan drop and he looks for the 3 but Daivari gets involved. Shelton picks him up and chokes him but Muhammad clubs his back. They both throw him into the steel ring post shoulder first. Muhammad goes outside the ring and causes further damage on the shoulder. Muhammad controls Shelton and works on his arm for a bit as the fans try to get behind Shelton.
Shelton works his way back up but Muhammad gives him a single arm DDT to the mat. Daivari is tagged in and he works more on the arm. Shelton gets an inside cradle for a two count but Daivari gives him a dropkick to the knee. He covers and gets a two count. Daivari wrenches the arm of the champion keeping him close to Muhammad in the corner.
Shelton fires his way up and he drops Daivari with a high back body drop and a few clotheslines. Muhammad comes in, he gets a clothesline. Shelton splashes Daivari and then chucks Muhammad out of the ring. Daivari comes out of the corner and Shelton plants him with the T-Bone. He gets the three count as Muhammad tries to break it.
"Here is your winner and still Intercontinental Champion, Shelton Benjamin," Lillian announced.
Shelton runs out of the ring and celebrated his victory with Delancey. This was indeed a homecoming treat for Delancey. They both walk up the ramp and get into the back.
When they reached their locker room and got inside, John and Nicole were in there to surprise them.
"Oh, my god," Delancey said covering her mouth.
"What's up, Delance?" Nicole said standing up.
"Nicole!"
Both girls went to hug each other and John and Shelton slapped hands and hugged as well.
"I can't believe you're back on RAW," Delancey said.
"I know. I can't believe it either," Nicole said. "Hey, Shelton."
"Hey, Nicole," Shelton said as he hugged Nicole. "Welcome back."
"Thank you."
"So, John, you must be excited to be on RAW, huh?"
"Well, yeah, despite Christian and Tomko all up in my business, it feels good to be here."
"So, Nicole, you haven't seen Randy since you got here, haven't you?" Delancey said.
"No, but I have heard that he's somewhere backstage and he better stay where he is or else, there's gonna be some more drama in his life," Nicole said.
"I know that's right."
Nicole and Delancey gave each other a high five.
"Hey, you know, Delancey and I were talking and we thought how about after RAW, we go out to a club and celebrate Nicole's return to RAW and her homecoming," Shelton said, "that is if it's okay with you, John."
"Hell yeah, it's okay with me," John said, "and Nicole, since we're here in St. Louis, your hometown, you could tell us a good club we could go to."
"Well, there is this new club called Fantasy that just opened," Nicole said. "I heard it's awesome."
"Hey, we should check it out," Delancey said.
"I agree," Shelton said.
"Same here," John said.
"Okay, it's settled then," Nicole said.
"Great," Delancey said. "So are we gonna meet here to go to the club?"
"Actually, John and I are going to my place to get settled in first."
"Oh, okay."
"Well, Nicole and I are gonna see Eric Bischoff so we'll see you later," John said.
"Alright then," Delancey said. "We'll see you. It's good seeing you here, John, and it's so good to have you back, Nicole."
"Hey, it's good to be back," Nicole said.
Then John and Nicole left the locker room.
A little later, John and Nicole were on the couch in General Manager Eric Bischoff's office until Eric walked in.
"I have been waiting to see you," Eric said as John and Nicole got off the couch and Eric walked towards them. "It is great to have you on RAW."
"Thanks," John said. "It's great to be here."
"And Nicole, I'm so glad that you're back here on RAW. Welcome back."
"Thank you," Nicole said. "It's good to be back."
"Now, I have a great idea for the main event next week," Eric said. "It'll be John Cena teaming with Chris Jericho to take on Christian and Tyson Tomko."
"Hey, it sounds like a good idea," John said as he and Nicole walked away but Eric stopped them.
"Hey, Cena. You know, we could have a great relationship."
"Thanks, but that ain't my thing."
"Cena, you know with ECW invading our show, it would be my honor for you to join the ECW crusade."
"Look, I just want you to know, I don't play politics."
"Cena, I think you should know who you're dealing with."
"No, you need to know who you're dealing with. You see, me and my boys used to watch Nitro at 8:00, and then at 9:00, we tune into RAW because they beat your ass after 88 straight weeks. You have four draft picks left. Let one of them be your friend."
Then John and Nicole walked away.
"You know, I never did like Eric Bischoff," Nicole said. "I mean, him being the General Manager of RAW doesn't scream 'the absolute best' in the business."
"Well, maybe, just maybe, he'll lighten up," John said.
"Yeah."
Then the two were met by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.
"Ah, Nicole Mitchell," Vince said, "I've been looking for you."
"Well, hello, Mr. McMahon," Nicole said. "Is there a problem?"
"No, no. There's no problem at all. You see, we signed a new diva to the WWE and she wants to meet with you at the Westin St. Louis Hotel at 10:00 tomorrow if that's okay."
"Well, if it's that important, then okay. I'll meet her tomorrow."
"Great. Her name is Rochelle Kennedy and she wants to meet you at the restaurant tomorrow."
"Okay. It's settled then."
"Great. And John Cena, welcome to RAW."
"Thanks," John said. "It's good to be here."
Then Vince walked away.
"Well, I wonder why Rochelle wants to meet me," Nicole said.
"Well, like you said, it must be important," John said.
"Yeah, it could be. So you wanna watch the rest of RAW before we get out of here?"
"Hey, since I am the newest member of the RAW roster, I might as well stick around and see what I gotta do while I'm here."
"Alright, then."
After RAW was over, John and Nicole left the arena. They agreed to meet Shelton and Delancey at the club a little later. Nicole drove her and John to a fancy, luxury apartment complex. Nicole lived in a three-bedroom townhouse. When John and Nicole arrived at her place, Nicole turned on the light and John was in amazement.
"Wow," John said. "Nice place you have."
"Thanks," Nicole said. "I actually moved in here when I started my fitness career."
"Well, you actually picked the right place to live."
"Thanks again. Well, I'm gonna change right quick so feel free to look around and make yourself at home."
"Okay."
"Here, I'll take your bags."
"Alright, thanks."
Nicole took her bags and John's bags and went straight to her room. She closed the door and sat the bags next to her bed. She immediately went to the closet to pick out an outfit to wear to the club. She picked out a leopard halter top, black miniskirt, and tan boots. She then changed into her outfit and went to the bathroom to put on her makeup. Then she came out of her bedroom and went to the living room to see John sitting on the couch looking at pictures of Nicole as a fitness model wearing bikini and fitness wear. He turned his head to see Nicole walking to him.
"Hey," John said.
"Hey," Nicole said sitting down next to John. "Looking at my pictures?"
"Yeah. You really have a hot and sexy body."
"Well, I have to continue working out to keep my figure."
"I heard that. I happen to like this picture the most."
John turned to the page of Nicole sitting on a rock at the beach wearing a black bikini. That picture was Nicole's favorite one.
"I happen to like that picture myself. I knew if a guy came over to my house and wanted to look at my fitness album, he would turn to this page and this picture would make him go weak in the knees."
"Well, this picture already got me weak in the knees."
"It sure did."
"So, you ready to go?"
"Yeah."
"Let's go."
John then put the album back on the coffee table and he and Nicole left to go to Fantasy.
When John and Nicole got inside the club, they went toward the back of the club because that's where Delancey and Shelton were.
"Hey," Nicole said.
"Hey, you guys made it," Delancey said and she hugged Nicole. "Wow. I love your outfit."
"Thanks. I see you guys got the champagne and everything."
"Yep and we are about to make a toast," Shelton said as he and the rest of the gang grabbed their glasses from the table.
"Hey, how about I make the toast this time?" John said.
"Go ahead," Delancey said.
"Nicole, I'm just so glad that you decided to come back to RAW with me and I'm also happy that you're home in beautiful St. Louis, Missouri. I know that this is only the beginning for you, so let's make this special."
"Here, here!" John, Shelton, and Delancey said as they raised their classes in the air and took a sip along with Nicole.
"Thank you, John," Nicole said, "and thank you, guys. I really am happy to be back on RAW and also to be home as well. I can finally have another chance to be Women's Champion, which doesn't mean I'm gonna fight you, Delancey."
"Hey, Eric Bischoff might make you," Delancey said.
"Girl, whatever," Shelton said.
"It's true."
"Hey, Nicole," John said, "have you ever thought about getting your navel pierced like Delancey's?"
"Well, I have thought about it a lot," Nicole said. "But I don't know if I'm ready yet."
"Hey, you got a nice, sexy body. I think it's time you show it off with a little bling-bling."
"I agree with John," Delancey said. "I remember I told you that I had my navel pierced after I left my job as a St. Louis Rams cheerleader. I never took it off except when I'm showering."
"Yeah. I think I'm ready," Nicole said and everyone cheered. "I think I'll go to the mall tomorrow and have it done."
"Yeah, now that's what I'm talking about," John said.
"Hey, I happen to like pierced navels as well," Shelton said with his hand on Delancey's stomach which made her laugh a little.
Then all of the sudden, "Dance and Shout" by Shaggy started playing in the background.
"Hey, this is a good song," Nicole said. "Come on, John. Dance with me."
"Hey, let's go," John said getting up from the couch following Nicole.
"Lead the way," Shelton said as he and Delancey followed John and Nicole to the dance floor.
Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover
Uh, uh, well
Sugar
Here's another one
And another day
Move to this, let me see you jump and twist
Pump ya fist 'cause you know it's hard to resist
That how you know you're rollin' with the love specialist
Feel the vibe baby put the groove in ya hips
The night is young, so let's go roll with the fun
You got some gum, take it out, gimme some
'Cause I'm about to play an old girl like a drum
She be shaggitized before it all said and done
Girl, what you gon' do with all that body
Shake it up all night
Careful with that thing before you hurt somebody
Tell me what you like
Do it, baby
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Gotta holla' to my fellas who be hangin' by the bathroom door
Waitin' for the honeys as they leave the dance floor
That's right you got the digits, y'all ready for the score
Now who's the dog, you the one that's on all four
Come on
I gotta get this party to a new height
Keep it tight, ain't got no time for no fight
You wanna be a player, better know to do it right
kissin' all the honeys under the disco light
Girl, what you gon' do with all that body
Shake it up all night
Careful with that thing before you hurt somebody
Tell me what you like
Let 'em know
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance
Take you where there's all night action
Dancin' to the beat with a passion
Mr. Lover party's happenin'
Doin' anything you Imagine
I'll take you where there's all night action
Dancin' to the beat with a passion
Mr. Lover party's happenin'
Doin' anything you imagine
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
So baby-baby, let me see you move your body
Pan the dancehall floor
Gotta one, just jigga, shake it up, gimme more
Jerk chicken on the grill, so make the champagne pour
Girl, don't be a drag, I might show you the door
What!
I like to see bodies baked and shaped
Dressed in lace huggin' a perfect shape
Girls local and out of state
I got a couple of them in my gates ready to mate
Cassandra, let's shake Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Michelle, let's shake Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
I want Theresa to shake Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Lisa to shake Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout Shout
Shake your body down to the ground
The four had a really good time dancing with each other and then all of a sudden, "Tell Me What You Dream" by Restless Heart started playing in the background. Then the couples started to slow dance.
All of your life you hold out for love
You give what you have still that's not enough
What went wrong
'Cause now what we share are too many fears
Too many secrets and too many years
Tonight
Tell me what you dream at night while you're sleeping
Tell me what you see at night in your dreams
Is it someone else's arms that hold you tight
Or darling is it me
Tell me what you dream at night while you sleep
Deep in the night, you whisper so low
I lay by your side I felt so alone
I reach for your arms, you call out a name
It wasn't my own that caused me such pain inside
Tell me what you dream at night while you're sleeping
Tell me what you see at night in your dreams
Is it someone else's arms that hold you tight
Or darling is it me
Tell me what you dream at night while you sleep
Tell me what you dream at night while you're sleeping
Tell me what you see at night in your dreams
Is it someone else's arms that hold you tight
Or darling is it me
Tell me what you dream at night
Dream at night
Oh baby dream at night, while you're sleeping
"John," Nicole said. "Thank you for convincing me to come back to RAW and to come home as well."
John then leaned down and kissed Nicole passionately. Delancey saw the whole thing happening.
"I'll bet right after they leave, Nicole will want John to have his way with her...in her bedroom, in her apartment," Delancey said.
"You got that right," Shelton said.