Armageddon rolls around, Austin has a big match against Mickey James for the Women's title. The newley formed APA escorts her to the ring. Wearing only a pair of jeans, ring boots, and a APA shirt it's clear that she's there to fight, not to impress anyone. She kissed John then gives Ron a kiss on the cheek for luck before starting the match.
Austin & Mickey grab hands in a test of strength in which Austin flips her. Mickey recovers with a drop kick to Austin's face. Not staying down for long Austin springs right back up and throws a clothesline, which she misses. APA stand outside pacing impatiently. Austin connects with a big boot and Mickey kicks out the pin. Austin drops a big elbow then climbs to the top rope. She nails a perfect moonsault but Mickey kickls out at the 2 count. "What?!?!" JBL yells from ringside. "Damn!" Ron adds. Austin keeps on the assault as Mickey lays in the ring. Mickey battles her way to her feet finally to be met with a spring board dropkick then a hurricarana. This time she gets the 3 count. Austin's handed the belt and she casts it aside to help Mickey to her feet. She then reaches out her hand to Mickey. Mickey eyes her suspiciously but then shakes her hand. "Good match." Austin tells her before raising Mickey's hand in victory.
Backstage Ron picks Austin up in a bear hug. "Congrats!" "thanks Ron." As soon as Ron puts her down John scoops her up for a passionate kiss. "Congrats baby." He tells her, still holding her. Ron laughs "Don't you two go off having live sex celebrations like Edge and Lita did now." "We're not." Austin replies. "We're having a live drinking contest after your match tonight." Later on Ron & John manage to rough house their way through a match with the Hardy Boyz. They win and start their own journey to gold, Tag Champ gold. APA was onto big things.