Disclaimer: You want all Hell to break loose, you got it. As usual, I don't own World Wrestling Entertainment, nor do I own the said arena.
I also do not own the rights to the mainstream band Revelation Theory, who now provide the new theme song for Drake Williams, called "Slowburn"
Beyond The League: A New Journey
Chapter XV
Fate's Hand
Drake Williams arrived at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, the site of the Royal Rumble. He knows all too well the importance of the rumble since he won the match last year and that catapulted him to his first WWE Title, which he holds to this day. This time around, Drake faces his old nemesis Randy Orton and the Undertaker in a Triple Threat match. Mr. McMahon added fuel to the fire by making it No Holds Barred. No one said being the main man was easy. While jogging around the arena, Drake runs into probably the one person he has never faced; the ever eccentric Jeff Hardy.
"Um, what're you doing Jeff?" Drake asked.
"I'm finger painting," answered Jeff, who then showed the painting to Drake. "What do you think? Pretty cool huh?"
Drake looks at the painting, then at Jeff and then back at the painting. "Um, it's very nice!"
'What is this guy on?' Drake thought.
"Anyway," Drake said. "I assume you're ready for the rumble."
"You bet I am," Jeff answered. "Listen, I know we've never wrestled before but I've seen you go to work. I'm impressed."
"Thanks a lot, Jeff," Drake said. "I've seen you antics and to be honest, I dig your daredevil tactics. I'd love to be in the same ring with you."
"Likewise!"
As the two conversed, Randy Orton strolled right in. "Hey, how about you two stop kissing each others' asses."
"What the hell do you want, Orton?" asked Drake.
"Let's get the facts straight, everyone knows that you're being the WWE Champion is nothing but a fluke. I've beaten you and I've beaten Taker. Tonight, the Legend Killer takes what is rightfully his."
Drake peers over Randy's shoulder and Triple H and Shawn Michaels pop up. "Is there a problem here boys…and Randy?" Hunter asked.
"No, Randy was just leaving to look for a mirror in dire need of attention." Jeff answered.
"I'll see you tonight, champ." Randy said.
The crew let Orton be on his way, and on his shirt was an "I LOVE COCKS" sign. It was all Drake could do keep from laughing. The fun would have to end by match time. Several hours later, the Royal Rumble event was halfway through. By the second hour, it was just about for the Triple Threat match as Drake was ready to go.
In the ring, Lillian Garcia made the announcement, "The following contest is a No Holds Barred Triple Threat match and it is for the WWE Championship."
"The Legend Killer" Randy Orton came out first with a scowl on his face. He must have found the sign. He climbed up one corner and did his usual pose just as the lights started to flicker. The Undertaker makes his ever intimidating entrance next; Orton to his credit stands his ground. Drake Williams comes out as the reigning WWE Champion; he comes out to brand new music as the crowd roars its approval of the champion.
The bell sounds to begin this championship match; the first man to score a pin or submission wins the title. Drake has no championship advantage. Randy Orton starts conversing with Drake Williams, trying to form a team against Undertaker. Drake pretends to go along with it and lets Orton charge right at Taker. He gets a swift right hand in the mush for his misplaced ambition. Taker drags Orton up and heaves him in the corner, delivering some stiff shots to the gut. Drake Williams just looks on in amusement.
Undertaker picks Orton up and rolls the dice for some Snake Eyes. With Orton reeling, Taker runs the ropes and hits a big boot. He goes for the cover on Orton but Drake Williams pulls him off. Taker and Williams get face to face and they start slugging it out as Orton rolls outside. Undertaker gets the advantage and whips Williams off the ropes. He telegraphs a back body drop and William counters into a facebuster. He covers Taker for a two count.
Drake Williams turns his attention to Randy Orton, ready to renew their rivalry. The champion catapults himself over the ropes onto Orton. Williams lays into Orton with right hands before dragging him to a vertical base. He attempts to whip Orton into the steel steps but Orton reverses; Williams goes shoulder first into the steps. Randy Orton is suddenly all smiles as he climbs onto the apron, only for Undertaker to pull him into the ring the hard way.
Undertaker gets Randy Orton vertical and goes for a Chokeslam early, but Orton counter in a modified backbreaker. Meanwhile, Drake Williams goes under the ring and starts pulling out the hardware. He brandishes a trashcan and two steel chairs. Williams enters the ring with the trashcan and waylays Orton in the head with it. Then he nails Taker for good measure. So far, so good for the WWE Champion!
Drake Williams grabs one of the chairs and looks at Taker, then at Orton and then Taker again. He can not decide so he asks the fans for their assistance. Williams point at Randy Orton and the fans pop; he points at Undertaker and they boo. Drake points back at Orton and they pop even louder, prompting a sly grin from the champion. Drake Williams gets primed to smack Randy Orton with the chair but Orton hits a standing dropkick into the chair itself. The chair bounces off Drakes' head.
Randy Orton quickly covers Drake Williams but Undertaker stops the count. The Deadman tosses Orton out of the ring before hitting a leg drop on Williams for a two count. Taker stays on Williams with a chokehold, which is legal in the no holds barred environment. Taker notices Randy Orton trying to gets back into the match and he blasts him with another hard shot. As soon as Taker turns back to Williams, Williams grasps his throat and hits a Chokeslam of his own on Undertaker.
Drake Williams goes for the cover but Randy Orton stops him. They start going blow for blow until Orton tries for the RKO. Williams counters into a backslide pin for a one count. Then Orton gets Williams on his shoulder and hits the Celestial on the champion. Orton makes the cover but Undertaker breaks it up.
Taker and Orton slug it out and the "Legend Killer" tries another RKO but Taker counters. Then Taker nails his own version of the RKO on Orton. Undertaker goes for the cover but Williams stops the count. What the hell is going on here? All three men are laid out after hitting each other with their opponents finishing move. Orton makes a move for a discarded chair as Williams does the same thing. They come to a standoff, each holding a weapon and waiting for the other to make the next move.
The two rivals notice the Deadman stirring to "life" so to speak and decide to focus on him. As soon as Taker is vertical, Orton and Williams go for the infamous "Con-Chair-To" but Taker ducks at the last second. Williams and Orton miss their marks and the impact hurts their hands. Undertaker makes a beeline for the ropes and plows through his opponents with duel clotheslines.
The Deadman takes control of the match, first dragging Drake Williams up into the corner. He does the same to Randy Orton before charging at Williams and hitting a clothesline. Taker does the same to Orton. Undertaker blasts Williams with a stiff right hook before charging at Orton. Orton maneuvers out of the way and rolls up Taker for a two count. Orton again tries for the RKO but Undertaker counters and sends him out over the ropes.
Drake Williams catches Taker from behind and hits a German suplex. He rolls through and hits two more. Williams then make a beeline for the top turnbuckle and sails off with the Arc Angel. He nails it and goes for the cover on Taker only for Randy Orton to break the count. Orton tries to drag Williams to his feet but the champion trips him and locks in the Sharpshooter. Orton manages to grab the ropes but William does not release the hold; in essence he does not have to since anything goes in this match.
Out of nowhere, Undertaker kicks Drake Williams in the face and off of Orton. He sets the champion for the Last Ride and hits it big time. Randy Orton then strikes Taker with the RKO but he can not make the cover due to the pain he endure earlier. The "Legend Killer" slowly inches his way to the fallen WWE Champion and drapes an arm over but he only gets a long two count. Orton decides to cover Undertaker but he sits up and stares at Orton.
Undertaker stands up as Randy Orton starts begging off before throwing a shot. Taker blocks and beats the hell out of Orton in the corner; Drake Williams is all but wiped out after having taken the Last Ride. Undertaker smacks Orton down and drags near the edge the ring. He positions Orton so his head is hanging over the edge then stands upright. Taker proceeds to drop a big leg and hits it. Drake Williams returns and blasts Taker in the back with another chair. The impact took even Williams off his feet.
Drake Williams throws Taker back into the ring but does not follow at first. He starts rummaging under the ring again and pull out a ladder; a sly smile creeps its way onto Drake's face. The champion reenters the ring and screams at to get up, which he does. Williams drives the top end of the ladder right into Undertaker's face. He goes for the cover but only gets another count of two. Again, Drake makes use of the ladder and props it in corner before placing Taker against it. Drake Williams goes to the opposite corner and charges but Taker moves; Drake goes slamming into the ladder.
Undertaker signals for another Chokeslam and get Drake's throat but Drake counters into the Sharpshooter. Taker struggles to reach the ropes and Williams has it locked in tight. Out of nowhere, Randy Orton nails a lightning quick RKO on the champion. All three men are down and this whole match is anybody's ballgame. All three are back up and Taker grabs both Orton and Williams by the throats but they fight out. Williams and Orton double clothesline Taker then clothesline each other.
Randy Orton is the first to stir just as Undertaker sits up yet again. Orton staggers right into a Chokeslam by Taker but Drake Williams nips up and hits the Celestial on Taker. He goes for the cover but Taker kicks out. Again all three men are down until Orton again stirs and crawls to the nearly steel chair. Both Taker and Williams start getting up, unaware that Randy Orton has a weapon. Orton takes a mighty swing at Williams but he ducks; the Undertaker gets plastered in the face and goes sailing out the ring.
Randy Orton jabs the end of the chair into Drake's gut before going up top. He obviously wants to finish this match with some flash and flare. Orton waits up top for Williams to stand up; Orton then sails off with a crossbody. He hits it but Williams rolls through and gets Orton up on his shoulders and nails a thunderous Celestial. Williams covers Orton just as Undertaker slips back into the ring but it is too little, too late. Drake Williams gets the win and once again retains the WWE Title.
Lillian Garcia announces, "Here is your winner and still the WWE Champion, Drake Williams."
The referee handed the belt to Drake Williams after surviving another brutal title defense. He surveys the carnage before taking his leave just Orton starts getting up. Drake and Randy stare at each other and Randy starts bitching about the loss; Drake just smiles and gives him a DX crouch chop before pointing past Orton. The Undertaker is standing right behind the "Legend Killer", obviously beside himself. Orton turns and Taker takes him up and hits the Tombstone; Drake Williams smirks in amusement and leaves, still the WWE Champion. But his night is far from over.
Almost an hour later, Drake is backstage watching the closing moments of the Royal Rumble. The final two participants are Jeff Hardy from RAW and Booker T from SMACKDOWN. It seems Booker has Jeff on the ropes and he throws him over but Jeff holds on for dear life. Booker T sees Jeff holding on and goes for a Scissors Kick; Jeff ducks and pulls the top rope down. Booker misses big time and he is eliminated; Jeff Hardy is going to WrestleMania.
"Here is your winner of the Royal Rumble, Jeff Hardy."
Drake's music suddenly hit in the arena and he made a beeline for the ring. He entered the ring and got face to face with Jeff Hardy. Drake put his hand out to in a show of respect and Jeff accepted the gesture. Drake then held the WWE Title for Jeff to get a good at. It will be Drake Williams and Jeff Hardy for the richest prize in the game, one on one at the grandest stage of them all; WrestleMania.
Author's note: The hardest part in doing this entry was deciding who should be the #1 contender. I picked Jeff Hardy because he just came back to WWE and he and Matt Hardy are both a WrestleMania main event waiting to happen.
Of course, there are those of you who think otherwise and that's all good. Anyway, be sure to read and review and if you're not down with that, I got TWO WORDS FOR YA…