It was now the Wednesday before Wrestlemania 24 on Sunday. Things had certainly heated up during the press conference, especially due to Roxy and Cena's confrontation. In fact, the WWE's web cast programme had decided to have Randy and Roxy in the studio discussing this Sunday and more.
"Hi I'm Todd Grisham and welcome to this special Wrestlemania two hour length version of Byte This! In this episode I shall be talking to current WWE Champion JBL about his title defence against Edge and plus Chris Jericho, who'll be challenging Kurt Angle for the World Heavyweight Championship this Sunday will be in the studio. But first, I'd like to introduce you to my first two guests, both who caused a stir at the Wrestlemania press conference a week ago for more than just the one reason. Ladies and Gentleman, The Legend Killer Randy Orton and Raw's General Manager Roxanna Richards! How ya doing guys?"
"We're good, and you?" Randy asked politely.
"I'm good. This Sunday, you'll be facing John Cena at Wrestlemania 24. I know we see it a lot here in the WWE but once again it's because of two best friends turning into enemies."
"Yeah, John was one time my best friend and those days are now long gone."
"And Roxanna you said that Cena left Randy to die - either of you care to elaborate?"
Roxy and Randy looked at each other uncomfortably.
"Ummm, it was a long time ago and to be honest, he knows and that's all that matters." Roxy reasoned.
"Ok, so lets have the closing few moments of the press conference...you kneed John Cena in the privates Roxanna, why?"
"Why do you think, he just insulted me and Randy! C'mon, I'm not stupid enough to let him get away with it! If he wants a fight, he's picked the wrong people to do it with."
"Are you that confident that your Raw superstar is gonna triumph this Sunday?" Todd asked.
"Yes - I know there can only be one winner but I have every faith that Randy will do what ever it takes to either pin or make John Cena submit." Roxy spoke confidently.
"Let's move on to an area that I know you're probably a little happier talking about Randy - your relationship with Roxy. We've all seen the photo's of your ring finger having an engagement ring on it..."
Roxy really couldn't believe that this guy still had a job, the garbage he was coming out with!
"I said she was my fiancé at the press conference!" Randy half laughed, half sighed.
"Ok then...Roxy, I'd like to take you back about ten months ago when you were last on Byte This! You said the following about your relationship with Randy; 'To tell you the truth, at the moment, and he knows this, I told him when he first returned, I have no intentions of going back out with him. Some of the stuff he said, whether it was intentional or not, hurt me emotionally. It's so difficult to say whether we ever could go back out.' So what's changed in the past year really that has made you so certain that you are ready to marry the man that you claimed deceived you?"
"No, fair enough, I appreciate what you are saying but in the past year I guess I've grown up and stopped living my own little world. You know, we were both young and not so much naive but I think the word is uncertain as to what we wanted, you know, so that made it easy. I think when you are in that kind of a relationship...it seems like you'll listen and do what ever anyone wants you to, you know? I'm a lot more mature now and I guess Randy is." Roxy shrugged.
"I'll take full responsibility for being a jackass - life's a lot different and over the past few years a lot of things have happened to both of us and in someway, these happenings have been a good thing coz it's made us appreciate each other way more than we did before. It was kind of a teenage crush relationship, one that wasn't truly valued other than for sex, even though we felt that we loved each other." Randy said wisely, Roxy agreeing with him.
"Whoa, ok, so it's safe to say that you two aren't giving up on each other?" Todd asked dumbly.
"I think that something special was always there but it just never materialised into anything until last year because we didn't know fully how to handle it." Roxy stated.
"In a way it took a lot of short comings for us to get to the stage that we are at now - at the happiest point we have ever been during our lives, especially with each other." Randy agreed.
"So when is the wedding set for?" Todd eagerly asked.
"In the region of June - I'm not giving a date." Roxy smiled slyly.
"Do I get an invite?" Todd questioned, almost begged.
"Ummm, no." Randy chuckled.
"Oh, ok. Going back to Wrestlemania this Sunday, it's more than just it being one of the main events, it's more than just being about Raw vs Smackdown! and Randy vs John - it's about the General Managers competing too."
"Eric has been running his mouth off for years - it's about time he learnt to shut up. No one wants to listen to his bull shit anymore. No one wants to hear it. That's why I'm glad he's on Smackdown! - so I can make Raw's decisions on my own without some weedy little, supposed black belt in martial arts running about yelling at me." Roxy smooth talked.
"Wow - nothing like father/daughter loving!" Todd commented.
"Loving? When did that come into it? Me and Bitchoff hate each other with a passion. Me and him are never gonna get along." Roxy stated.
"I think that Bishoff should face facts - he's just a crap person. He tries to be good but it never works for him." Randy piped up.
"Also, on the day of the Wrestlemania press conference, there was the Make A Wish charity fund raiser which you and some of the other Raw and Smackdown! Superstars attended. Both of you were there, tell me, was there anyone there that was special?" Todd Grisham asked, hoping to steer the conversation away from Eric Bishoff bashing!
"I think it's safe to say that everyone there is special." Roxy started.
"The children there are so courageous and it makes you realise just how fortunate you are to have your health and to be able to achieve your dreams." Randy added.
"I mainly spent the morning with a little girl called Isabelle who is going to give her brother Jack a bone marrow transplant at some point soon. Her family have been through so much and it was so touching at how she cared for him and how much she loved him. So if you are watching this Isabelle - hi!" Roxy shrugged.
"It was kind of manic, the whole day was - there were so many news reporters there that wanted to hear what you had to say as well as people that you personally wanted to see." Randy said.
"But I think it's just such a little piece of what actually goes on - those kids suffer every day and then there is a slight glimmer of hope for them, that's always nice." Roxy stated.
"A few months ago Roxanna you got interviewed by MTV and spoke about a range of topics. Scott has sent us an email in asking if you and Randy would care to follow in the steps of families such as The Osborne's, The Barkers and even The Hogan's and do a reality TV show?" Todd questioned, reading from the piece of paper.
"No way!" Roxy laughed.
"Look what happened to Nick and Jessica - they did a reality TV programme called Newly Weds, perhaps they ought to do one called Newly Divorced!" Randy joked.
"I really don't think our lives are that interesting anyway!" Roxy smirked.
"It would really piss me off after a while, having a camera crew follow us around." Randy added.
"It kinda ruins the whole 'personal space' think!" Roxy agreed.
"Ok, unfortunately that's all we have time for. Last question for both of you; Who's gonna walk out of Wrestlemania the World Heavyweight Champion?" Todd asked and concluded.
"Chris Jericho, without a doubt." Randy didn't hesitate.
"That's tough coz, say what you will about Kurt but he is a fantastic wrestler and certainly knows how to get the job done inside the squared circle. If I had to choose I'd probably say Chris." Roxy finally decided.
Who would be victorious at Wrestlemania? Next chapter, one of the secrets of the Lust & Lunacy collection will be reviled, so watch this space!
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