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Chapter 13 - Congratulations
January 2005 arrived and that meant it was time for the Royal Rumble which is one of my favourite pay per views. I actually didn't have a match that night although I was still at the event like normal.
John and Dave were both participating in the Rumble match while Randy was facing Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship which he unfortunately didn't win
The Rumble match was controversial though as Dave and John were 2 of the final four participants remaining along with Edge and Rey Mysterio. After Edge and Mysterio had been eliminated it was down to last two. John tried to perform an FU on Dave to the outside, but he fought off. Dave then attempted a Batista Bomb to the outside, but was countered with a head scissors takedown by John, sending both over the top rope and touching the floor at the same time. The referees for the Raw brand believed Batista to be the winner while the SmackDown! referees believed John to be winner. Following this, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon came to the ring and ordered the match to be restarted. Batista tossed John over the top rope following a Spinebuster to win the Royal Rumble and book his spot at Wrestlemania 21 in which he had the choice of which brand's champion he would face, he would eventually chose Triple H and leave Evolution to be on his own.
Randy would then challenge The Undertaker to a match at Wrestlemania so he could break the streak and add him to his "list" of legends he had supposable killed.
Also John went on to win a tournament to become the number one contender to the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 21. The tournament concluded in a match between him and Kurt Angle at No Way Out, which John won. Following that he would begin an angle with JBL where just before Wrestlemania, Orlando Jordon who was one of Layfield's Cabinet would defeat John for the U.S Championship.
As for me, well I was scheduled to defend my title against Trish and Christy Hemme who had been having some help from Lita, her and Trish had formed a little rivalry in the running up to the event and I was thrown into the mix as the champion defending the gold.
And not to forget the return of Stone Cold who was to appear on Piper's Pit with Rowdy Roddy Piper.
The night before was the Hall of Fame ceremony which since it was re introduced the year before is one of my favourite nights of the year.
The class of that year consisted of
Hulk Hogan who inducted by Sylvester Stallone
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper who was inducted by Ric Flair
"Cowboy" Bob Orton who was inducted by his son Randy
Jimmy Hart Lawler who was inducted by Jerry Lawler
Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff who was inducted by Bobby Heenan
Nikolai Volkoff who was inducted Jim Ross
The Iron Sheik was inducted by Sgt. Slaughter.
In the theatre I was sitting between Steve and John on the front row. The night was filled with laughter joy and respect for these men who paved the way.
The next night at Wrestlemania, the anticipation was building and nerves were setting in.
After Randy was defeated by The Undertaker unfortunately during the match he aggravated an old shoulder injury which would out him out of action fro a few months. I retained my title against Trish and Christy. After Kurt Angel defeated Shawn Michaels it was time for Piper's Pit where "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Stone Cold Steve Austin confronted each other until Carlito interrupted and began to insult them. This resulted in Carlito receiving a Stone Cold Stunner and Piper throwing him out of the ring. It ended with them both celebrating with beer until in typical Stone Cold fashion Steve gave Piper a Stone Cold Stunner as well for good measure.
After being showered and changed, I sat and watched a monitor in the back with Steve the first main event of the night which was JBL Vs John Cena for the WWE Championship. I cringed every time JBL hit John as he controlled most of the match. however in the end, John would win the match after ducking a Clothesline from Hell attempt from JBL into an FU and pinning JBL to become the WWE Champion. As the refs hand hit the mat for the 3 I jumped from my seat in delight, yelling and jumping up and down as John celebrated in the ring and with the fans, I hugged Steve who just laughed at my reaction. John didn't tell me the outcome of the match, he refused to tell me whether he won the title or not as he wanted it to be a surprise which I'm quite glad he did, it made witnessing him be victorious that much sweeter.
I left Steve in the locker room and ran as fast as I could to the Gorilla position hoping to catch him, I ran up the small staircase up to the position behind the curtain just as John came through the curtain, I stopped in my tracks and grinned widely at him which he returned. I ran to him and jumped in his arms hugging him round his neck tightly, not caring he was all sweaty, he held onto me with his free arm as the title belt was in his other.
"I told you so, I told you, you would do it someday" I whispered happily in his ear meaning winning the big one, casting my mind back to 2002 when I first told him I believed he could be big.
"Thanks to you" he whispered back, surprised I pulled my head back to look at him, I shook my head no, this wasn't down to me, it was all him I just helped along the way.
"No you did it on your own. Congratulations, I'm so proud of you" I smiled meaning every word
"Thanks honey" he smiled back, I jumped down off him not caring I was soaked from his sweat "You wanna celebrate with me tonight?" he asked almost shyly, can't believe he's even asking me, I rolled my eyes playfully
"Hell yeah but I think I'm gonna have to change" I laughed taking his hand and walking to the locker room, he received pats on the back and rounds of congratulations from the other superstars as we walked down the hall. We parted as I went back to Steve to watch Dave and Paul's match and change while John went to the locker room to shower and change where he was also greeted by Randy.
Next was Dave Vs Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship. The match was back and forth between the men with neither in control for very long periods. But Dave would prevail pinning Triple H after a Batista Bomb to win the World Heavyweight Championship for the first time.
My reaction was pretty much the same as when John won, I again ran the Gorilla position to congratulate Dave on the win, where his wife Angie was also there doing the same, I hugged her before Dave got down on one knee and proposed to Angie saying that they didn't do it right the first time so he was asking again, she accepted of course and they shared a kiss and hug, I followed kissing and hugging them one least time congratulating them both before inviting them to celebrate in LA with John and I along with Steve, Randy and some of the other superstars.
On May 1st came Backlash which usually is made up of rematches from Wrestlemania. I unfortunately finally lost the title to Trish after holding it for 13 months, one of the longest Women's title runs in history.
Dave successfully defended his title against Triple H while Randy was still out injured.
There was an announcement that there would be a month long draft where superstars would be moving shows over the period of 4 weeks, there would be a draft pick announced on each show over the weeks.
Also in may came Judgment Day for the SmackDown brand where John would be facing JBL in a rematch for the title in a "I Quit" match. He even customised the WWE Title belt like he had with the U.S title, he was really making his mark on the company.
Earlier in the month John finally released his album named "You Can't See Me" after his gesture, it was well received reaching to 15 in the U.S. Billboard 200, 10 in the U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and 3 in the U.S. Rap chart.
I had to admit it was pretty good, I'd never been a fan of rap but there was something different about John's music that made me begin to like it. Although John's album is the only rap I'd ever listen to.
Back to Judgement Day, John told me not to watch because I wouldn't like what they had planned, I went against his wishes and ordered the pay per view in whatever city I was in at that time and watched from my hotel room. It was brutal to say the least but professionally this match was needed for John to put him over more as a champion and prove to the world and the company he was worthy being where he was. I cringed and gasped as he battered and bloodied, in the end JBL uttered the words no wrestler wants to and John retained his title, as soon as his match was over and I knew he was back in the locker room I called him to see if he was ok, he laughed at me telling me he was fine although needing some stitches.
June 6th was the first night of the draft and speculation was running backstage to who was the first pick, no one had been told except the individual themselves to keep any leaks to the media going out, it was to be a complete surprise.
I sat with Trish and Amy in the women's locker room watching a monitor as Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel was beginning where the first pick would be announced, I sat in wonder with the girls as Jericho rattled on about something then he asked "Come on out" and after a short pause I heard the intro to a familiar entrance theme.
"Oh my God" I whispered to myself as non other than John Cena bounced on to the ramp and made his way down to the ring dressed in his usual jean shirts, a white tee with a orange St. Louis jersey on top, his wristbands and cap with his sneakers and title belt resting on his shoulder.
"Oh my God it's John, he's on Raw " Trish said and I gave her look that says duh I can see that, she was totally stating the obvious.
"Yeah" I simply said still in shock looking back at the screen
"This is so cool" Any said and I nodded still watching John as he entered the ring, seeing the look on his face I knew he was so excited, this would be one hell of new challenge for him.
After their segment I headed to the gorilla position to meet John. I waited as he was heading back up the ramp, I stood arms crossed, foot tapping with a stern expression on my face, the curtain moved and Chris, Jason (Christian) and Tyson walked through, I greeted them before they walked away waiting for a certain person. The curtain opened again and a smiling John Cena walked through it, when he saw the look on my face his smile soon disappeared as if he was expecting me to be there waiting.
"Look Em, I would of told you but I didn't know myself, I only got the call this morning and I had to jump on the first flight here, I swear I didn't know, if I had you would have been the first to know I promise" he defended himself, he knew me too well to know I would be pissed at the fact he hadn't told me.
I continued to stare him down, angry look still in tact before my features soften and I smiled, I unfolded my arms and motioned with my finger for him to come here, he stepped closer to me so we were face to face, he placed the his belt down on the table close by. He took my hands in his and looked into my eyes waiting for my reply.
"Welcome to Raw" I smiled and he laughed before hugging me tightly.
"The Champ is on Raw baby" he said chuckling in my ear
"You are such a nerd. Now all we need if for me not to be drafted to SmackDown and we'll be fine" I joked yet meaning it.
"Yep, if I had my way you'd be going no where" he replied pulling back yet arms still securely round me.
"You ok, you know leaving SmackDown?" I asked seriously, can't be easy being shipped to another show, a lot more to get used to
"Yeah, I did all I could over there now it's time to run riot over here" he grinned
"I have no doubt you'll make your mark over here, gotta warn you though this ain't SmackDown, Raw is the flagship and it's live TV" I warned
"Thanks for the advice, I'll keep that in mind" he said sarcastically rolling his eyes playfully
"Just warning you smartass" I said letting go of him, he picked up his belt with his right hand and flung his left arm round my shoulders, mine automatically placing itself round his waist as we began to walk down the hallway back to the locker room "So you upset about leaving all the divas over there? I'm sure they all wanted to be apart of the Chain Gang" I joked yet wanting to hear his reply.
"Nah, they were nice but Raw has the most talented Divas like Trish, Lita, Victoria and another one too but I can't seem to remember her name, oh what is it? Something beginning with an E..Ella, Emilie… no that's not it. Oh yeah Emma, hold the phone a minute that's you" he joked looking down at me
"Very funny" I poked him in the ribs before he stopped walking and stood in front of me
"What do mean they all wanted to be apart of the Chain Gang?" he asked and I shrugged
"Oh come on, don't play dumb with me, they're beautiful women, you're telling me none of them have hit on you or you haven't…." I trailed off meaning if he'd slept with them. He usually told me about any girls he liked but never told me if he slept with any of them, we share everything with each other however there are certain things I don't want to hear especially with me having feelings for him as jealously can rear it's ugly head.
"God no, hey I like women as much as the next dude but I swear I haven't gone their with any of the divas, they were just friends. I wouldn't anyway. It would make things complicated" he defended then shrugged his shoulder at the last statement. I nodded secretly in relief yet feeling sad that he wouldn't date any of the divas, there goes my chance.
"Wow you do have a brain in that head of yours" I joked
"Hey!" he exclaimed giving me a playful nudge "And besides there's only one lady in the Chain Gang"
"There is? Do I know her? You didn't tell me you had a girlfriend" I began to get mad he didn't tell me about this girl.
"Whoa Whoa there Em, first of all I don't have a girl and second you do know this lady, all you gotta do is look in a mirror" he said smiling.
"Me?"
"Yep, you're the official first lady of the Chain Gang, you're the only one I would want representing me and the gang." he said smiling still even though he meant it "May have to change the image though, have you all dressed up in the bling"
"That's so cheesy John but I am honoured" I laughed shaking my head "There's no way I'm changing my image to look like you, I'd rather bury myself under 10 foot of sand" I laughed
"It might be cheesy but true" he replied before realising what else I said "Hey! Quit dogging on the look, I'm styling" he said pinching his jersey
"Whatever, keep telling yourself that" I rolled my eyes playfully
"Seriously, everyone out there might not know it and officially there is no first lady but back here, on the road and everywhere else you're my one and only Chain Gang Princess" he said sincerely leaning forward and kissing me on the forehead, I was pretty touched by that, surely whoever became his girlfriend would be his first lady.
He looked me in the eye and I couldn't seem to find my voice
"You ok?" he asked after a few minutes of silence
"Yeah, just flattered at what you said" I relied quietly
"You should know fine well by now how much you mean to me sweetie"
"I do" I sighed feeling the same
"Come on, I'm buying dinner tonight" he smiled throwing his arm back round my shoulder as we began to walk again.
"You bet your ass you are Champ" I laughed my arm going back round his waist as we walked.
During the draft unfortunately both Dave and Randy were drafted to SmackDown, Dave taking the World title with him, however luckily I remained on Raw with John. I lost those but gained John in the process which made up for it, like I did with
John I talked to the guys everyday on the phone.
The next week on Raw Steve even made a guest appearance on Raw to take care of punk kid called Muhammad Hassan who had been flapping his gums about not being treat fairly because of his race, he claimed he was being over looked and being discriminated against. Well Stone Cold listened to his grievances and even gave him a IC title shot against Shelton Benjamin, Hassan thought Steve was being fair little did he know Steve don't play fair and of course in the end he delivered a Stunner to the jerk.
Also the next week after John came to Raw, I found out I was to do a backstage promo with him….
I was talking to Women's Champ Trish backstage, we were chatting about our former friend Lita and how she did what she did to Matt Hardy by leaving him for Edge a few months back. She had done that on screen and in real life.
"What the hell is up with her?" I asked Trish with crossed arms leaning sideways on the wall
"I dunno, poor Matt though" she replied sadly shaking her head
"Yeah, I can't believe she would do something like that, Matt's a good guy, he doesn't deserve this crap" I stated a little pissed
"Me neither, I think she's finally lost it. I thought we knew her well but after this stunt I don't know her at all, part of me wants to see her sorry ass get traded to SmackDown" she laughed making me smile
"Me too Trish. It just bugs me, what the hell has gotten into her?"
"Well we all know who has gotten into her" Trish jokes adjusting the title belt on her shoulder
"Absolutely. I'll catch you later for our match with Ashley, I'm gonna find Steve and tell him nice job on what he did to Hassan earlier on tonight " I laughed remembering. I was also talking about our 6 Diva tag team match, I then stood up properly from the wall
"Sure Emma" she said
I walked away from her and head down the hallway not watching where I'm going I bump straight into someone's shoulder.
I stumbled back and look up to see pissed off looking John Cena in front of me just leaving of Eric Bischoff's office. He's about to say something when he turns his head and locks eyes with me.
"Err sorry about that" he mumbled angrily
"It's ok, don't sweat it. It was my fault I wasn't watching where I was going" I laughed slightly trying to lighten his mood which seemed to work as he smiled slightly
"John Cena" he stated sticking his hand out
"Emma Austin" I replied accepting and shaking his hand "We've actually met before"
"Oh yeah on SmackDown" he said nodding his head
"That's right, I was GM of Raw, me and Stephanie McMahon were in the ring, you interrupted, bad mouthed me for a bit, ring any bells?" I rattled off remembering
"Yeah, sorry about that too, I was a bit of a jackass back then" he said nervously adjusting his Chain Gang baseball cap.
"A bit of jackass? Let's under exaggerate now" I laughed causing him to smile
"I actually respect you and Stone Cold a lot, you guys kick ass" he said, complementing me and Steve
"Thanks. Speaking of jackasses, what did that one want? If you don't mind me asking" I asked nodding towards Bischoff's door
"He was just "welcoming" me to Raw by telling me that if I do things his way, be the kind of champion he wants me to be to represent Raw then I'll be just fine here" he said using his fingers for the inverted commas on the welcome.
"You didn't listen to him did you?" I burrowed my eyebrows hoping he didn't.
"That's one thing you should know about me Emma, like you and your bro I play by my own rules. I told him where to go" he said proudly
"Good, cause the last thing you want to do is listen to him. I said the wrong and wasn't exactly the type of superstar he wanted me to be for Raw and look what happened to me: he made my life hell even out me on the shelf for a while, I'd rather go through all that again than sell out to him. I if I were you I'd just watch my back cause who knows what he has in store for you. Authority like Bischoff like to make their mark and if you don't follow their way of business they like to remind you who's boss and get their revenge by using that authority to stack the odds against you and with you being WWE Champion that could mean taking away your gold" I told him spinning the spinner part of his belt.
"Thanks for the warning" he smiled
"You're welcome. Of all people I should know how to deal with assholes like Eric Bischoff"
"I guess you were the perfect person to bump into then" he laughs and I nod
"Yep. I gotta go, I got a match soon" I said in regret actually enjoying talking to the new addition to the Raw roster
"Sure. Hey maybe we can team up sometime" he said, I raise an eyebrow "I mean in the ring" he covered
"Would love to, looking forward to it already" I said before walking past him, I then stop and turn back round
"Oh John" I said and he turns round "Welcome to Raw Champ" I smile again before turning back and walking away.
"I think I'm gonna like it here" Cena said to himself smiling adjusting his belt on his shoulder and watching the Diva walk away.
October rolled round the 3rd to be precise and Raw was heading home to the USA network in a 3 hour special being broadcasted with the return of some greats in the business such as Triple H who returning from injury, Hulk Hogan and of course Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Steve was scripted to give Stunners to the entire McMahon family, while John was facing Eric Bischoff in a No DQ match for the title. I was scheduled to compete in a 3 on 3 bra and panties match with Trish and Ashley against Victoria, Candice Michelle and Torrie Wilson but I also was scripted to do a promo with John then a one with Steve.
The show began and Randy and his dad made an "guest" appearance on Piper's Pit with Piper himself and Mick Foley, Angle and Michaels drew in the 30 minute Iron Man Match.
After Stone Cold Stunned all 4 members of the McMahon family, Vince McMahon was shown being helped into his limo swearing someone was gonna pay and someone was gonna get fired, I was shown dressed in combat pants and cropped tank top showing off my mid section, my hair tied up into a ponytail watching this transpire in shock knowing it could be my neck on the line.
"I'm gonna kill him, I'm kill physically kill him" I said to my self before heading out of the room.
Edge with an assist from Lita then beat Matt Hardy in a ladder loser leaves Raw match, Triple H and Ric Flair defeated Chris Master and Carlito with a horrifying ending when Hunter turned on Flair hitting him with a sledgehammer then beating him to a bloody pulp.
I was then shown storming around the back trying to find Steve's locker room, I walked down the hallway and turned a corner before bumping into John Cena who was dressed in his usual black shorts, Chain Gang hoodie with a Chain Gang baseball jersey over the top, complete with a Chain Gang baseball cap and wristbands, sneakers and his WWE Championship belt resting on his shoulder.
"Whoa whoa there slow down Emma. What's the rush?" he asked holding his hands up to stop me, they gently land on my shoulders and I look up into his eyes
"Sorry John" I mumbled embarrassed yet still pissed looking back down at the floor
"Don't sweat it. What's up?" he asked me concern in his voice
"Err nothing. Actually I wanted to talk to you" I said changing the subject
"You did?" he asked surprised yet pleased.
"Yeah, this match tonight you have against Bischoff, I know exactly what he's like and he obviously has something up his sleeve wanting to make your match no DQ so I want to back you up out there" I said to him causing him to grin
"You mean you wanna accompany me to ringside with my match against Bischoff?" he asked a little confused
"Yeah" I replied simply
"I appreciate that Emma but I can't let you go out there with me. If something were to happen to you..if you were to get hurt….." he trailed off and I put my hand up to stop him
"Let me stop you right there. I can handle myself against Bischoff hell even against Angle. I'm a big girl and not to mention an Austin and the toughest female in this company." I said proudly
"So you are" he smiled back
"Here's the thing John, I wanna go out there to piss Mr. General Manager off cause out of everyone in this company I hate him and the most and seeing me with you….. Well that will do the job of getting into his head. Who better than to be by your side than the one person he hates the most." I said convincingly, Cena looks at me the wheels turning in his head.
"Physiological warfare huh?" he laughed "Alright you're on. Can't hurt to have a little back up out there. See you later after your match. I'll come and find you." he smiled
"You sure will" I smiled before we both went in separate directions
After Rob Conway got a beating form the legends it was time for my match where Ashley, Trish and I defeated the other three, Trish left fully clothed while Ashley and I were only left in our bras.
Then from SmackDown Rey Mysterio, Chris Benoit and Batista were set to take on JBL, Christian and Eddie Guerrero when Bischoff came out and shut off the lights therefore the match never taking place.
Mean Gene then introduced Hulk Hogan where he cut a promo about challenging Stone Cold.
After commercial John and I were shown walking down a hallway (after I had been changed into some jeans and a black and white baby tee, no longer being in my bra) heading out for his match.
"You did great out there" John said as we walked
"Thanks" I smiled back
"You looked pretty hot too" he flirted
"Hey!" I said smiling giving him a playful nudge before landing my eyes on a door in front of me sporting the words "Stone Cold Steve Austin" on the front. I stopped in my tracks making John stop too, I turned to him smiling softly
"John would you excuse me for just a minute?" I asked calmly
"Sure"
"STEVEO" I yelled suddenly pounding my fists on his door "Steve open up right now!" I demanded the level of my voice still high.
The door opened and there stood a very calm looking Stone Cold with a beer in hand, I stepped in to the room slightly yet still being in the doorway
"Hey kiddo, what's up? Hi John" Steve asked me then waved at John standing behind me who waved back
"Don't you hey kiddo me. Steve what the hell were you thinking? Are you trying to get us fired, more specifically me."
"What are you talking about Emma?"
"You just stunned the entire McMahon family. Did you not see what Vince just said when they were carrying his limp carcass out the arena he said someone was gonna get fired and who happens to have the same last name as you?..Oh yeah that's right it's me" I said scarcastically
"Emma calm your ass down. Vince wouldn't dare fire you" he looked over my shoulder to see John "What are you doing with Cena?"
"That's none of your god damn business" I snapped "And how do you even know that he won't? This is Vince we're talking about here Steve"
"Trust me he won't fire you, he knows not to mess with us. Just calm down, take deep breaths"
"Ok but you better hope he doesn't fire me cause if he does I'm coming back to Texas to kill you"
"If he does you even have my permission to kill me"
"Look Steveo, I like seeing the McMahon's getting their asses kicked too but not when my job could possibly be in jeopardy.
Vince: yeah stun him every time,
Shane: probably if he runs his mouth
Stephanie: maybe not as much even if she did slap you
but Linda, you never should have gone there Steve" I said listing the family members and counting them down on my fingers. He sighed deeply looking sorry.
"Look bro, you're retired but I'm not, I wanna keep my job thank you very much" I said more calmly
"I know, you know me I wouldn't do it just for fun. There would a purpose" I gave him an unconvinced look "Alright maybe I did do it for fun" he laughed "Relax Ems, it'll be fine. Look I'll make you a promise if he fires you, I'll show up at Raw the next week and take care of it"
"Ok, you better"
"I will, Austin's honour" he said
"And what that's worth" I mumbled quietly to myself "I gotta go" I stated and walked out the locker room closing the door behind me, I looked up at John.
"Sorry you had to hear that. Just sometimes he is unbelievable and acts before thinking" I apologised to John rolling my eyes
"Don't sweat it. Don't you think you were a little harsh on him" he replied and I gave him a glare for sticking up for him.
"He had it coming and being harsh on Stone Cold isn't possible. You don't know my brother very well do you?" I actually laughed
"You know you're the only one in this company who can yell at Stone Cold Steve Austin like that and get away with out him stunning you" he said and I shrugged knowing it's true, I get away with murder with Steve in and out of the ring
"What can I say he's my stupid brother"
"Remind me to never piss you off" he said and we laughed together walking out of shot.
Even with Angle at ringside John defeated Bischoff for the 3 count and I left the champ to celebrate and made my way to the back but after the match Kurt started beating on John until Teddy Long came out and for revenge for earlier sent his SmackDown superstars down to the ring to attack John, Kurt and even Eric who were out numbered until the other Raw superstars came to help them out as Raw went off the air.
And I didn't get fired, Vince fired Steve's best friend J.R instead of me, he said it would be too easy to fire me so I was safe but poor J.R wasn't.
Next up was Taboo Tuesday for Raw where the fans pick the stipulations or opponents for the matches. while over on Smackdonw Dave was still heavyweight champ and Randy had enkindled his rivalry with The Undertaker.
John was defending his title agsint Kurt Angle and either Shawn Michaels, Kane or The Big Show. Dave was making a guest appreance taking on Jonathan Coachman in an eventual Street fight and I was thrown into the divas battle royal as a last minute women's title against Trish Stratus, Ashley, new Diva Mickie James, Maria, Candice Michelle and Victoria in a Fulfill Your Fantasy Battle Royal, the fans had to chose what attire we would compete in and opted for lingerie.
The fans chose Shawn Michaels in compete with John and Kurt with John coming out on top retaining his title, Dave kicked Coach's ass and I became a 7 time champ by being the last Diva standing in the battle royal fully clothed instead of being in lingerie as I was entered at the last minute.
In November Randy announced his engagement to Sam much to a lot of his fans dismay, however I was so happy for him that he could settle down instead of having this playboy reputation he was known for, maybe he used to be a little like that but he always treat me and others Divas with respect.
Sadly on November 13th 2005, news broke that Eddie Guerrero passed away. I got call from Shane McMahon who broke the news to me, I immediately began crying, I love Eddie so much, he could always make me laugh and even though he had been through so much in his life he always had a smile on his face. The company paid tribute to him on Raw and SmackDown that week, dedicating the shows in his memory.
I felt for Rey, Chris (Benoit), Chavo (his nephew) and Dean (Malenko) as they knew him best and also Dave who had began a close friendship with him recent in the ring and in real life.
The superstars made video messages to remember him. I basically said what I had just said about him always smiling, gave my condolences to the Guerrero family, his wife Vickie and his 3 girls who he had left behind. I broke down as I told that I missed him and loved him and to Rest In Peace.
During November and December Bischoff had been throwing his weight around once again and confronted by Vince McMahon about the matter. Vince even gave Eric a trial where Vince played the judge and Jonathan Coachman played Bischoff's attorney while Mick Foley played the prosecutor. This is where he could plead his case and several superstars acted as witnesses including Vince's daughter Stephanie.
On December 5th Vince was finally making his decision after hearing all these accusations against the GM naming it the trail of Eric Bischoff.
All parties entered the ring as Eric began pleading his case and defending himself until WWE Champion John Cena came to the ring and began interacting with the crowd asking them if they wanted to see the GM fired.
Then prosecutor Mick Foley interrupted by telling Judge McMahon there was one last witness surprise witness.
"Who is it?" McMahon barked into the microphone and waited patiently but not for long until the glass shattered and my music began to play throughout the arena much to the liking of the crowd.
"There's the answer King. The surprise witness is WWE Women's Champion Emma Austin" J.R said as I walked down the walkway to the ring.
"Ha, ironically the one person who hates Bischoff more than anyone and more than anyone would love to see him fired here tonight" The King replied and I took a look a the garbage truck that was parked outside the ring.
"Not doubts about that King, remembering back to their rivalry in 2002 and 2003 ending in Emma being seriously injured at the hands of our beloved general manager" J.R finished as I entered the ring and hit all 4 posts posing to the fans in Stone Cold style, proudly holding up my title belt. I got down from the last ring post and grabbed a mic flashing a smile Cena's way before beginning to speak face to face with Bischoff.
"Well well well it's come to this. What a shame" I said shaking my head then looking behind Eric to look at Vince "Ohh and by the way Vince, Judge Judy called she wants her robe back" I insulted his attire making the crowd roar with laughter.
"What the hell do you want?" Bischoff angrily looking me square in the eye.
"What do I want? You know exactly what I want, I want to see your ass fired. Did you think I was gonna let Judge Judy over there make his decision without giving my testimony first did you?" I asked almost sarcastically
"Wait a minute you can't give a testimony" Coachman then piped up looking at Eric who grinned like a Cheshire cat
"Why the hell not?" I asked calmly
"Err..because it's too late" he replied thinking about his answer, they both nodded their heads thinking they had won
"No it isn't. Emma please proceed" Vince said making the fans cheer again
"Thanks Judge" I shot back "You see if Vince had fired you when I wanted you fired we wouldn't be standing here right now having this conversation and wasting time. You see Eric there's an old saying 'What goes around comes around' and you abusing your power not just against me in 2002 but other superstars like Mr. Cena over here who when came to Raw in the draft you wanted him to change his ways and be a 'respectable' champion, well let me tell you something my brother Stone Cold Steve Austin *crowd roars* didn't get to where he was by being respectable, right Vince?" I looked over at Vince who nodded unwillingly yet knowing the truth.
"Do you even have point Austin? Cause as I remember it you were living in your brother's shadow until I came along, riding his coattails to the top. Face it, you were nothing until I came to Raw, I was the one who reluctantly give you title shots and you the whatever time champion you are now" Bischoff spat back
"Maybe but you still thought of all ways to stop me winning such as let me think a ladder match and also battering my truck need I go on?" I said waving my hand to support my words
"You know Emma if it wasn't for me you wouldn't even be here, you wouldn't be who you are cause if I hadn't fired Austin back in WCW he wouldn't of become Stone Cold and wouldn't of come here to the WWE therefore you wouldn't here right now. I made you and that brother of yours and there's nothing you can do to deny it, history speaks for itself." he said again trying to take credit
"Ok I'll give you that. I'm an honest kinda rattlesnake maybe what you are saying is true but let me stress to you Eric that you didn't not make me who I am that brother of mine as you put it made me, made me into a fighter cause while other superstars rolled over for you I didn't I stood up to you and you didn't like it, you had to stamp your authority the minute you got here and I was the one you did it too proving your point however I kept coming back for more and you hated that cause you thought I was some little damsel in distress diva who would bow down to your sorry ass if I was asked to, you know fine well you picked on the wrong diva, Bischoff" I growled squaring up to him getting in his face, I saw the pissed look on his face begin to show
"You're right I did want to stamp my authority as you put it and maybe I started with you and I'll admit you surprised me as I underestimated you" he said complimenting me his face softening a little
"But let's get one thing straight you never be anything more than a foul mouthed, beer swilling, middle finger gesturing, no good, Texas born Redneck just like Stone Cold was and always will be. Huh Austin 3:16 says I just kicked your ass, what an absolute joke just like the two people who believe in it" he finished evilly, I smile knowing that compliment earlier wouldn't come without a price.
However the crowd began chanting '3:16' over and over which causes me to smile.
"Hey you can't talk to her like that" Cena piped up defending me stepping closer to Bischoff and I, I sensed the anger in his voice.
"What are you gonna do about it Cena huh? Come to think of it what's going on between you two anyway? Ever since you came to Raw Cena, you and Miss toughest female here have become pretty friendly" Eric smirked between us proudly thinking he hit a nerve.
"Not that it's any of your business but Emma is my friend and I don't appreciate you talking to a lady that way" John replied gently pushing me aside and getting in his face
"It's ok John, I got this" I said softly pulling his arm gently so he'd step back, he did not letting his gaze leave the GM's "What can I say after that line of insults, you may speak the truth on all those things but I couldn't be more proud of where I come from and who the hell I am, I wouldn't change that for the world. Haven't we been down this road before Eric, you insulting me, I return my feelings about you back, really it's getting old but I couldn't give a rats ass what you think about me or my brother, you should know that by now. You were also right about the fact I like to give a the middle finger occasionally and here's another one just for you" I said smugly giving him a middle finger as the crowd cheered my action.
"Oh that's gotta hurt" Cena laughed "Ok so let's take another vote before Judge Judy does make his decision. Should Eric Bischoff remain general manger? I'm just gonna steal something here Emma if you don't mind" The Champ said to the crowd before asking me the last part in which I shook my head no.
"If you think he shouldn't remain GM then give me a hell yeah" he asked the crowd who responded with a loud 'Hell Yeah' "I've always wanted to do that" Cena then smiled at me happily making the crowd laugh "So I think the people here have summed up your career in not just 2 words but 2 letters: F U" he then said more seriously to Bischoff.
"Eric Bischoff: You're Fired!" Vince yelled before I dropped my belt, kicked Eric in the gut, grabbed hold of his neck and slammed in him down in the form of one last stunner for the road, then Cena picked him up putting him on his shoulders before slamming him to canvas in the form of a F-U.
When he was lying flat on the canvas, I signalled for some beer. I caught a couple of cans before popping them open and pouring the beer all over Bischoff laughing as I did so.
Vince then threw him into the back of the garbage truck and while the others cleared out of the ring, John and I celebrated in the ring together playing to the crowd.
Also in December we headed out to Afghanistan for the Tribute to the Troops special where the WWE entertains and meets the soldiers who are fighting for our country, I was always proud be apart of it and only missed one year due to being injured.