WWE Chronicles
Chapter Ten: Wrestle Mania 22 Part One
The fire works went off and the announcers introduced us to the biggest spectacle of the year, WrestleMania.
"Hello, ladies and gentleman and welcome to Wrestle Mania. Jonathan Coachman is not here because...well, I'll let Lilian Garcia to the talking." the King said. "Lilian, take it away."
The camera panned to Lilian who was in the ring. "Ladies and gentleman, please welcome back to the WWE, Raw's new head announcer...Jim Ross!" Good Ole' JR came strutting down the ring, much to the crowd's approval. JR claimed his rightful seat at the announce position.
"Hello! God, I am so glad to be here tonight! I am officially back in the WWE!" Jr said. "But, enought about me...how about the main event tonight? Batista vs. the Undertaker in a Buried Alive Casket match. What a slobberknocker that will be."
"Jr! Yeah, welcome back. How about Shawn Michaels vs. Vince McMahon. This one has been brewing for years." The King said.
"Our first match...Maria vs. Ashley Massaro for the Women's Championship." Joey Styles said.
Match One: Women's Championship- Maria Kanellis vs. Ashley Massaro
Maria came down to the ring first, with John Cena behind her. Ashley came out next and the bell rang.
Ashley started off by, as a sign of respect, shaking Maria's hand. Maria then hooked Ashley around the waist and attempted a German suplex but Ashley reversed into a face buster. Maria got up and went for a spear but Maria slammed into the pole as Ashley moved out of the way. Ashley rolled up Maria but Maria kicked out at two. Ashley looked frustrated and picked Maria up by her hair. Ash then flung Maria into the ropes and then hit her with a running spear. Maria rolled out of the ring to recuperate. Ashley rolled out of the ring and chased after Maria. Maria rolled into the ring and waited for Ashley. Ashley ran into the ring and Maria met her with a facebuster for the two count. Maria looked shocked. Maria complained to the ref. Ashley pulled herself up and waited for Maria to turn around before nailing her with a powerbomb. Ashley covered for the three count.
Winner: Ashley Massaro(New Women's Champion)
After the match, Ashley helped Maria up and then shook hands. Maria then dropped Ashley with a punch to the face and picked the title up and walked backstage with John Cena.
"Hello, everybody and welcome to the Smack Down side of things. I'm Cole along with Tazz and my what a Diva's match we just saw." Cole said.
"Yeah and later on we have Mickie James vs. Trish Stratus. But up next, Money in the Bank...2. We will see the likes of Jim Duggan, JBL, Chris Benoit, Booker T, Orlando Jordan and Viscera. My pick is Benoit, Cole." Tazz said.
"I agree."
Match Two- "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. John Bradshaw Layfield vs. Orlando Jordan vs. Booker T vs. Viscera vs. Chris Benoit- Money in the Bank 2- Winner gets a contract for a World Heavyweight Championship match good for one year.
Viscera started the match by running down Benoit. JBL tossed Orlando over the top rope and followed. Duggan attacked Viscera and gave him a clothesline that took both men over the top rope. Booker took the advantage and got a ladder. He set it up in the ring and ascended. JBL came in with another ladder and threw it at Booker. Booker crashed to the canvas as Duggan came back in with his trusty 2 x 4. Duggan hit JBL in the gut with it and JBL tumbled out of the ring. Benoit finally entered the ring and gave Duggan a German suplex. The 2 x 4 flew out of Duggan's hands and snapped in half as it hit the ring post. Duggan slowly pulled himself up, enraged by the fact that his 2 x 4 is now lying in bits and pieces. JBL rolled back into the ring and hit Duggan with a Clothesline from Hell. JBL then set up the ladder and both he and Benoit started to climb. JBL got to the top first and punched Benoit as he came up. Benoit didn't fall and gave JBL a headbutt as Viscera set up a ladder right next to them. JBL and Benoit continued to fight each other on top of the ladder as Booker T started to climb Viscera's ladder. Booker got up first and gave Benoit a hard kick to the head, knocking him off of the ladder. Viscera got up and violently pushed Booker off. JBL jumped off of the ladder and hit Viscera with a Flying Clothesline from Hell. The crowd chanted "Holy Shit" as Duggan and Orlando rolled into the ring.
Duggan caught Jordan with a thumb to the eye and set up a new ladder. Duggan started to climb as Benoit slowly got to his feet. He drug Duggan off of the ladder by his tights. He climbed up the ladder behind Jordan. Jordan didn't know until it was too late. Benoit grabbed Jordan around the waist and climbed onto the same rung as him. Benoit then gave Orlando a German suplex off of the ladder. Both men were knocked completely out. JBL somehow got back up and slowly climbed the ladder. Big Vis got up and ran the ropes and knocked JBL off of the ladder. JBL soared through the air and landed through the tables set up by the crew before the match. Big Vis set the ladder back up again but Booker caught him in time and kicked Vis's legs out. Viscera flew from the ladder and landed on the protective mat on the outside. Booker climbed the ladder and grabbed the briefcase for the win.
Winner- Booker T(New Money in the Bank Winner)
Backstage, Shawn Michaels was preparing for his match when Marty Jannety walked into his locker room.
"Hey! Marty! How ya been?" HBK said, embracing his old friend.
"Not too bad. Hey, was this your idea? I've been trying to get in touch with you for a while." Marty said.
"No, Mart. It's wasn't my idea. Not that I don't love this idea. Maybe you can get a contract." HBK said. "Have you gotten rid of your personal demons?"
"Yeah, Shawn. I think I have." Marty said. "I'll see you out there." he said and left HBK alone, looking confused at Marty's attitude.
Match 3-Daughter vs. Mother Special Referee- Stephanie McMahon vs. Linda McMahon w/ Shane McMahon as the special referee
"Well, folks, I am glad I get to call this match. This goes a long way back. Linda and Stephanie go at it next, folks." JR said.
Linda started off by telling Shane to call it do the middle. Steph gave Linda a spinning heel kick. Linda got up before Steph could pin. Steph slapped her mother. Linda fought back with a hard punch to Stephanie. Steph didn't do down and Steph kicked her mother in the gut and set her up for a Pedigree. Linda somehow reversed it and slapped her daughter in the face and then gave her a Stunner. Linda covered for the three count.
Winner- Linda McMahon
"Good God! Linda McMahon just won her first match! I can't believe it, Jr! She was at the Last Supper and just beat Stephanie! It's a fluke!" King said.
"Shut up!" JR and Styles said at the same time.
After the match, Stephanie got up and pushed her mother down. Stephanie then started to stomp on her mother before Shane intervened and hit Stephanie with a forearm. Shane helped his mother out of the ring and to the backstage area.
Backstage, Hulk Hogan was seen preparing for his match and talking with Shawn Michaels.
"Hulk, no hard feelings right? About Summer Slam?" HBK asked.
"No, brother. I gave you what you wanted, and we acted like professionals and shook hands after, dude." Hogan said.
"Good luck against Piper, though. And tell him that after all this with McMahon is done...I want to fight him. I want to see if the Hot Rod still has it and if anyone cane bring that out..it's me." Shawn said.
"Now let me tell you something, brother. With all these Hulkamaniacs out there, I won't need luck. The only thing I have to say to Piper is...WHATCHA GONNA DO, BROTHER? WHEN HOLLYWOOD HULK HOGAN RUNS WILD ON YOU?" Hogan said.
"What are you gonna do, Hulk, when Piper retires you?" HBK said. Hogan shrugged it off and went to leave.
"Good luck with Vince, Shawn." Hogan said and walked away.
Match 4- Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. Roddy Piper(One More Match)
Hulk Hogan started off by offering a handshake to Roddy Piper. Piper went to accept but instead poked Hogan in the eye. Hogan stumbled around the ring and Piper knocked Hogan off of his feet with a quick clothesline. Hogan quickly got up. Piper rushed him but Hogan was prepared and side-stepped Piper, causing Piper to fly out of the ring. Piper slowly recovered and rolled into the ring. Before Piper could get up, Hogan gave him a quick elbow drop. Hogan then ripped his shirt off and choked Piper with it. The ref counted up to four and Hogan released, only to start choking Piper again.
Hogan let go and threw the shirt into the crowd. Hogan then locked in a sleeper hold. Piper quickly scurried away and got to his feet. Hogan walked over and Piper poked him in the same eye he did earlier. Piper then took the advantage to give Hogan an uppercut. Hogan fell to the floor and got to his knees. Piper gave him a double axe handle to the back and Hogan looked rejuvenated. Piper hit Hogan again and he got to his feet. Piper hit Hogan again and Hogan pointed his finger at Piper and shook it. Piper went to hit Hogan again but Hogan blocked it and hit Piper. Piper went to hit Hogan again, but was blocked again and hit by Hogan. Hogan then sent Piper against the ropes. Hogan put his foot up but Piper quickly threw the referee into Hogan's awaiting foot.
Hogan checked on the ref as Piper gave him a low blow. Piper signaled for someone to come out and The Macho Man Randy Savage came running out with a chair. Piper picked up the Immortal One and threw him to Savage who nailed him with the chair. Hogan, surprisingly, didn't fall. Hogan grabbed the chair from Savage and raised it above his head. Piper kicked Hogan in the crotch and grabbed the chair as the Macho Man climbed the turnbuckle. Hogan turned around and Piper nailed him with a chair. Hogan fell and the Macho Man came down upon Hogan with an elbow drop. Piper revived the ref as Savage rolled out of the ring. Piper pinned for the two count. Hogan somehow pulled himself up. Piper came running and Hogan gave him the Big Boot. Hogan ran the ropes and hit Piper with a Leg Drop for the three count.
Winner- Hulk Hogan
After the match, Hogan grabbed a mic.
"Macho Man, let me tell you something, brother. You want to interrupt my match with Piper, dude? Then how about tomorrow night on Raw, you go one on one with the Immortal One? Macho Man, WHATCHA GONNA DO WHEN HULK HOGAN AND ALL HIS HULK-A-MANIACS RUN WILD ON YOU!" Hogan said. Savage got a mic from a camera guy.
"Hogan, your on! Ohh Yeah!" Savage said and walked backstage, followed by Piper. Hogan posed for the fans for a couple minutes before going backstage.
Backstage, Randy Orton was seen with Mickie James.
"Mickie, I have faith in you. I can't worry about your match up next. After your match, I have a Cage match with John Cena. I mean, good luck against Trish and all. You'll need it psycho." Orton said.
"Psycho? Who are you" Mickie started but was cut off by Orton.
"It's called a pep talk." Orton said.
"Oh. Thanks, Ran." Mickie said and left. She didn't close the door and listened to see if he said anything.
"Damn. Ashley is right. She is a psycho." Orton said.
Mickie shut the door quietly and walked away, hurt.
End of Chapter Ten
Coming Up- Wrestle Mania 22 Part Two
Trish vs. Mickie, Cena vs. Orton, Ultimate Warrior's Match, Edge vs. Foley, Tag Team Turmoil
