Chapter 75: Hall of Fame Ceremony
Five days later...
The Hall of Fame ceremony was in Chicago, Illinois and John and Nicole were in their hotel room getting ready.
John was already in his black suit and Nicole was in the bathroom finishing getting ready. After a few minutes, Nicole came out in her blue dress, her hair in big curls, clear heels, a glitter silver butterfly tattoo on her right shoulder, and body glitter all over her chest. She also had a sterling sliver butterfly necklace and diamond bracelet on. John's eyes widen in amazement and gave a long whistle.
"Man, don't you look gorgeous," John said.
"Thank you," Nicole said. "You look hot yourself, Mr. Man in Black. Here, let me fix your tie." Nicole walked over to John and fixed his black tie a little. "Do you remember last year's Hall of Fame ceremony? Well, before that, you came over to me and talked to me."
"Yeah. I was finally gonna be able to talk to you in person because the previous day, we were so busy with the activities for Wrestlemania weekend and I had my concert later that night."
"Yeah, I was still depressed about breaking up with Randy and what he did to Stacy, all I wanted to do was have some fun and that's all. But I'm glad that you cared and I'm glad that you were able to talk to me in person."
(Flashback: April 2nd 2005 in Los Angeles, California)
Nicole, along with Delancey and Shelton was outside of the Universal Amphitheater with other WWE Superstars before the Hall of Fame ceremony. Nicole was wearing a black spaghetti strap dress with a see-through floral design around the waistline and her hair was curled with a red rose on the right side. Delancey was wearing a black mini tube dress, black strappy high heeled sandals, and her hair in a ponytail. Delancey always likes leaving her hair down. All three were talking and laughing until John came forward.
"Hey, everybody," John said.
"Hey, John," Nicole, Delancey, and Shelton said.
"Hey, Nicole. How are you?"
"I'm doing good."
"Would you two mind if I talk to Nicole alone for a minute?"
"Sure," Delancey said.
"Okay," Shelton said as he and Delancey left John and Nicole alone.
"So, are you here with anybody?" John asked.
"Just Shelton and Delancey," Nicole said. "They really didn't want me to come here alone and it's a special occasion, so I figured, 'Why not?'"
"Yeah."
"How are you?"
"I'm doing good. I'm just really pumped up about tomorrow, you know."
"Yeah, me too. I caught your concert last night and I must say, it was really awesome."
"You saw it last night?"
"Yeah. You got talent. I like that."
"Oh, you like that?"
"Yeah."
The two then laughed.
"Well, I'm glad to see that you're doing okay and that you came here with Delancey and Shelton because I would hate to see you so depressed," John said.
"Well, I was on the verge of quitting the WWE," Nicole said, "but something stopped me."
"What?"
"I really can't say, but in due time, you'll know."
"Alright. Well, I'm gonna say hi to some people, so I'll probably see you after the ceremony."
"Okay."
John then walked away but turned around and said,
"By the way, you look beautiful tonight."
"Thank you," Nicole said.
John walked away and Nicole had a smile on her face.
(Back to the present: April 1st, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois)
"Well, I'm glad that you didn't quit," John said, "and I'm glad that I stopped you before you did."
"I'm happy that you did," Nicole said, "and I wanna thank you for turning my life around and giving me everything. This year has been amazing because of you and you made me happy everyday."
"Hey, the night at Wrestlemania last year when you professed your love for me, all I wanted to do was to take care of you and make you happy."
"Well, you did such a good job with that."
John and Nicole then kissed each other passionately with all of their heart.
"So, you ready?" John asked.
"Yes, I am," Nicole said.
"Well, let's go."
John and Nicole got off the bed and left the hotel room. When the two arrived outside the hotel, John and Nicole got inside a white limo and made their way to the Rosemont Amphitheater where the Hall of Fame ceremony was being held.
When the limo arrived there, John got out of it first and did the real gentleman thing by extending his hand to Nicole. She took it and John helped her out of the limo. The two were walking towards a crowd of WWE Superstars and their guests and they spotted Shelton and Delancey.
"Hey, you guys," Nicole said.
"Hey," Delancey said as she hugged Nicole. "My, you look great."
"Thank you. So do you and I like your hair."
"Thanks."
Delancey's hair was in big curls and part of it was in a high ponytail with the rest hanging down.
"Well, I guess we all arrived here separately," John said.
"Yeah. But at least we made it here on time," Shelton said.
"Well, I do remember Nicole coming with me and Shelton last year and it worked out fine," Delancey said.
"Well, Nicole and I were remembering the day last year back at the hotel," John said.
"The day when you came up and talked to her?"
"Yep," Nicole said. "Hmm, I wonder who's inside that limo pulling up." When the limo arrived there, Dave got out of it first. "There he is, the man in black, Dave Batista. It seems to be a trend for this year's Hall of Fame ceremony, huh, John?"
"Yep," John said.
Dave did the real gentleman thing by extending his hand to Rochelle. She took it and Dave helped her out of the limo.
"And there she is," Delancey said, "the lady in red, Rochelle Kennedy. They make a cute couple, don't you think?"
"Yeah," Shelton said, "they were meant for each other."
Dave and Rochelle were walking arm in arm towards a crowd of WWE Superstars and their guests and they spotted John, Nicole, Shelton, and Delancey. Then they greeted each other.
"Delancey, you look great," Rochelle said. "I'm so glad that picked out this dress for you. And I like your hair as well."
"Thank you," Delancey said.
"So how is everything?" Dave asked.
"We're doing good," John said.
"Yeah, I know that tonight will be an amazing night," Nicole said, "and a little emotional since Eddie is gonna be inducted into the Hall of Fame."
"Yeah," everyone said.
"Well, Dave and I were thinking that after the Hall of Fame ceremony, how about you all join us for dinner?"
"What do you say?" Dave said.
"Yeah, sure. No problem," everyone else said.
"Uh-oh. Look's who coming over here," Shelton said as Randy was walking towards the group.
"Oh, my god. Here we go," Nicole said.
"Hello, everyone," Randy said as everyone gave him the evil eye. "Nicole, Rochelle, Delancey, may I say that you ladies are looking very beautiful tonight."
"Cut the crap, Orton," Delancey said. "What do you really want?"
"Look, I just wanna say that you girls are making a big mistake messing with me and you're wasting your time. When I win the World Heavyweight Championship tomorrow night at Wrestlemania, I can honestly say everything you've done will be a total waste."
"You know, Randy," Nicole said getting in Randy's face, "I could say the same thing about you when you're calling Rey Mysterio a charity case, saying that he doesn't belong in the main event at Wrestlemania, and using Eddie Guerrero's name is piss him off and I can honestly say that I've had it with your bullshit for too long! After Wrestlemania is over, you'll be getting down on your knees and apologize to Rey and Eddie's Angels quicker than you calling us a charity case."
"And I would love to see that," Rochelle said getting next to Nicole.
"You know what?" Randy said. "Since today is my birthday and that is the day of the Hall of Fame ceremony, I shouldn't be wasting it talking to you three girls. So have fun and I'll see you tomorrow."
"Adios, amigo," Delancey said as Randy walked away.
"You know what?" Nicole said. "All of this fresh air went down south because of the stench of Randy, so I think we should go inside."
"You said it," John said.
Everyone then went inside the Rosemont Amphitheater.
"Hey, Nicole, why don't you go ahead and go inside," John said. "I gotta go backstage to prepare."
"Okay," Nicole said as she kissed John and he walked away. "So where are you guys sitting because John and I are sitting at the front?"
"Well, Shelton and I are sitting behind you," Delancey said.
"And Dave and I are sitting at the far right of the theater," Rochelle said.
"Well, let's go take our seats then," Nicole said.
The gang continued to walk but didn't notice Melina walking behind them.
"I wanna talk to you, Scott," Melina said.
"What do you want, Minnie Mouse?" Delancey said.
"What did you just called me?"
"I called you Minnie Mouse. Did I stutter?"
"You know what? You and the rest of Eddie's Angels can go straight to hell."
Everyone stopped walking and turned around.
"Gentlemen, why don't go ahead and save our seats," Rochelle said.
Dave and Shelton nodded their heads and walked away.
"Listen, bitch," Delancey said, "number one: if you try to cheat your way into winning the match and number two: if you try to mess up our plan, I swear to God, I will make your life a living hell."
"I'm not scared of you anymore, Delancey," Melina said.
"Oh, really?" Nicole said. "Then why were you hiding behind your little boyfriends when Delancey and I showed up on Smackdown a month ago? It sure did look like you were scared, otherwise, you wouldn't have challenged her to a match at Wrestlemania."
"You see, Melina," Rochelle said walking over to Melina and getting in her ear, "there's a thin line between being scared and defending yourself. You don't have what it takes to beat Delancey at Wrestlemania because deep down inside, you're still scared and you can't defend yourself. One piece of advice, don't be too sure of yourself...Minnie Mouse."
Eddie's Angels laughed at Melina and they went inside the theater.
The Hall of Fame ceremony was truly a wonderful ceremony. This year's inductees were Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Eddie Guerrero, Gene Okerlund, William "The Refrigerator" Perry, the Blackjacks, Tony Atlas, Verne Gagne, and "Sensational" Sherri.
John inducted William "The Refrigerator" Perry but almost the entire building was booing for him and even the crowd were chanting "Cena Sucks." John even did a Howard Cosell impersonation talking about William "The Refrigerator" Perry, in which Nicole found it funny.
After the ceremony, some of the WWE superstars got to meet the Hall of Fame inductees and take pictures with them. Nicole took pictures with "Sensational" Sherri and Bret Hart.
Then she, Delancey, and Rochelle gathered together to talk with Vickie Guerrero.
"Hi, Vickie," Nicole said.
"Nicole, Delancey, Rochelle. Hi," Vickie said as she hugged "Eddie's Angels."
"How are you?" Delancey said.
"I'm doing good. Girls, you remember Nicole Mitchell, Delancey Scott, and Rochelle Kennedy, don't you?"
"Hi," 14-year old Shaul said.
"Hi," 9-year-old Sherilyn said.
"Hi," Eddie's Angels said.
"These are for you," Rochelle said as she gave Vickie a bouquet of yellow roses.
"Oh, thank you, Rochelle," Vickie said.
"I thought those would cheer you up," Rochelle said, "especially when...your husband is inducted into the Hall of Fame."
"Eddie Guerrero was a great man," Delancey said. "Whenever I think about him, I suddenly cry my eyes out. It still hurts that he's gone."
"But being inducted into the Hall of Fame, it means that Eddie Guerrero's legacy will still live on," Nicole said, "and I know that he's looking down on us and would want us to celebrate this special time."
"Yes," Vickie said, "and I really appreciate what you're doing not only for Eddie, but for Rey as well. Eddie would be so proud."
"Excuse me," a photographer said, "would you like to have a picture taken? All of you?"
"Sure. Ladies?"
"Sure, very much," Rochelle said.
Everyone gathered and the photographer took their picture.
"Thank you," Vickie said.
"You're welcome," the photographer said. "This will be on the website."
"Cool," Delancey said as the photographer nodded his head and walked away.
"Vickie, Dave Batista and I have gathered us for dinner and we were wondering if you would like to join us," Rochelle said.
"Thank you," Vickie said, "but I already have dinner plans. I will be able to see you tomorrow though."
"Yes, you will," Nicole said.
"Well, we gotta go," Delancey said hugging Vickie, "so you have a good night."
"You too," Vickie said pulling away. "See you ladies tomorrow."
"You too," Nicole said.
"Bye, Shaul and Sherilyn," Rochelle said waving at Vickie's daughters.
"Bye," Shaul said.
"Bye," Sherilyn said.
Then "Eddie's Angels" walked away.
Several minutes later, John, Nicole, Shelton, Delancey, Dave, and Rochelle arrived at a fancy restaurant. The gang were seated and the waiter came over and Dave ordered champagne.
"So any thoughts on Wrestlemania?" Dave said.
"Well, me, I gotta step my game up because Triple H, he's a tough act to follow," John said.
"Hey, I was there. He's a tough son of a bitch, I'll tell you that."
"Me, I gotta be extremely careful about Mickie James because that bitch will try anything to capture the Women's Championship," Nicole said.
"Hey, you ain't got to worry about me though," Delancey said. "I got Melina wrapped around my little finger and she's gonna know what it's like to be beaten up by a former Women's Champion."
"Well, as for me, I'm gonna dominate the Money-In-The-Bank Ladder match," Shelton said, "because me being a two-time Intercontinental Champion, it's time to get some real gold into the mix and that is to become the WWE Champion."
"Don't push your luck," John said.
"Well, one thing I'm hoping for is Rey winning the World Heavyweight Championship," Rochelle said. "I know that sounds wrong to you, Dave, but..."
"Hey, it's like I said back at No Way Out," Dave said, "Rey needs this, but you know I will be coming back for the World Heavyweight Title."
"You know, Dave Batista," Randy said coming over to the table, "you are a real piece of work, you know that. I mean, you've been a tag team champion with Rey Mysterio for a week, so can you even trust him if he became the World Heavyweight Champion at Wrestlemania?"
"You know what, Randy?" Delancey said. "Why don't you do us all a favor. Go find some escargot, suck on it, and then choke on it."
"You know, Randy," Nicole said, "you've been saying shit all damn day and you know what else? It's not gonna help you at Wrestlemania."
"Now if you excuse us," Dave said, "we're gonna have a nice, quiet dinner."
"And if you don't leave right away," John said, "we might as well take this outside."
"Hey, I said this before and I'll say it again," Randy said, "today is my birthday and I shouldn't be wasting it talking to you all. So you all have a great dinner."
Then Randy walked away.
"Anyways, let's have a good time and pretend that my ex-fiancé never showed up here," Nicole said.
"Yeah," everyone else said.
Then the waiter came with champagne and six glasses and everyone ordered their food. The waiter came with champagne and poured it in the six glasses. The waiter then left.
"I would like to make a toast," Dave said standing up holding his glass, "to another great Wrestlemania."
Everyone tipped their glasses and took a sip.
About 25 minutes later...
Everyone was eating dinner and drinking champagne and having a great conversation. Nicole turned her head to look at John, but he wasn't in his seat. Nicole figured John needed fresh air, so she got up from her seat to look for him. Nicole went to the outdoor section of the restaurant and spotted John looking at the view of Chicago. She walked over to him.
"Hey," Nicole said, "I knew I'd find you here."
"Yeah, I was just thinking about Wrestlemania, so I needed to be alone," John said.
"I understand completely. The greatest spectacle in sports-entertainment is tomorrow and we both have butterflies in our stomachs."
"Yeah. I wanna ask you something. Did you ever began to fall in love with me the night I called you last year in Birmingham?"
"No. I was pretty stressed out when I broke up with Randy. But you talked to me more and you cared about me more and that's when I began to fall in love with you."
"Look at us now. Aren't we great together?"
"Yeah. I gotta tell you, we never fought and we never argued. We always worked out problems without a little argument or fight."
"We had some good times throughout the year, huh?"
"We had a lot of good times."
John then leaned in and lightly kissed Nicole on the lips. Nicole smiled and she kissed John back. The two were kissing each other passionately not noticing that Delancey was watching them. Delancey smiled and said,
"Nicole Mitchell, tomorrow night will be a night you'll never forget."
Delancey then walked back inside while John and Nicole were kissing and enjoying the view of Chicago.