Hi again
Did anyone see SummerSlam?
Randal was robbed! loved how he handled it though. I'm liking him more and more each week.
Glad John beat Nexus too and lovin the new purple gear, he looks good in anything though. Ok enough with the ranting..lol
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I'm in the middle of writing the end of this fic so plenty more to come. This one is like another filler but I promise things will get better.
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Chapter 22 - This Sucks
November 23rd 2008
TD Banknorth Garden
Boston, Massachusetts
"So are you nervous, excited, anxious..?" I asked sipping on my coffee.
I sat with John in catering of the arena at Survivor Series, tonight was his big hometown comeback.
We'd been catching up on recent events and I'd asked him about the movie he just shot '12 Rounds' which was due for release next year.
"Anxious is one the emotions. I don't know, I have a lot going on at the moment I feel so many things I think I'm gonna explode. I know I'm going over it's just different this time" he said
"You'll be fine once you get out there. You're in there with Chris you know he'll take care of you" I reassured him knowing he already knew this.
He nodded in agreement "You know what?"
"What?"
"This sucks" he said
"What does?"
"I just come back and you're 'quitting tomorrow night" he said using quotation marks for quitting
I sighed "I won't be gone long. I'm sure you'll survive without me"
"Yeah it's just…." he trailed off looking sad
"It's just what?"
"I miss you. I mean really miss you. I actually miss you more then I do when I'm away from Liz which I am for longer than you and I know that's sort of inappropriate as she's well my…. You know and you're my friend and…" he blabbered
"You know John you're kinda making me a little uncomfortable here" I said feeling uneasy
"Sorry Em. I shouldn't of said anything.. I was just trying to be honest and it made me sound like a bad husband to be" he said looking up
"It didn't. There's nothing wrong with missing me cause I miss you too but missing me more than the woman that's at home waiting for you..you know let's just drop it ok?" I reasoned not wanting to contunie with this conversation
"Ok"
There was an awkward silence for a few minutes. I didn't dare look at him, I kept my eyes on my coffee cup while I sipped on the liquid contents.
All sorts of thoughts were running through my head at that moment. What was he trying to say? He didn't want to be with Liz anymore or he didn't wanna get hitched or a stupid thought he might actually wanna be with me? No I can't think that right now. I wondered what was going through his head.
I decided to break the silence. I cleared my throat and placed the cup down on the table
"So have you guys set a date yet?" I asked cringing on the inside
"Yeah July 11th I think"
"You don't even know for sure that's bad" I laughed
"Hey I'm the guy all I'm told is to show up"
"Even so you need to know what date to show up on" I countered back before being interupted
"Hey Emma you have some visitors in your office" Harry one of the crew said standing by the table
"Who is it?" I asked curious
"Sorry I'm not allowed to say"
"Alright thanks I'll be right there" I smiled poilitly "You coming with me?" ia ske dtunring to John
"Sure I wanna see these mystery visitors" he grinned
"If this is some joke I'm gonna be really pissed" I said as we reached the room they called my office.
I open the door and my jaw drops to the floor when I see 3 very special people
"Oh my God" I whisper quietly as my 12 year old niece comes running towards me
"Aunty Emma!" she squeals before jumping into my arms, I catch her and hold on tight.
"Hello to you too" she giggles in my ear
"I can't believe you're here" I said indisbeilef putting her down
"Hey" I hugged Jeannie
"Hi Emma"
"Hey my big girl" I then said turning to Steph hugging her too
"Hiya Aunty Emma" she said
"What are you guys doing here?" I asked gobsmaked
"I think you need to ask you're best friend that Emma" Jeanie said pointing behind me. I turned round to face John who looked a little sheepish
"You? You did this" I asked
"Guilty as charged" he held up his hands smiling
"Why why would you do that?" I whispered stillin disbelief and grateful he did such a thing.
"Are you kidding me Ems. I saw how upset you were in your office in Connecticut that day and I wanted to do something about it so I set this up so you could see your family. I knew you were mad when you couldn't visit so here we are"
"I err" I stuttered teying to find the word "Thank you" I hugged him.
"Anything for you. I even got them flights to Texas with you after tomorrow night so they can go home with you" he said when we pulled away
"You thought of everything"
John then went and greeted my nieces. When he hugged Steph, she blushed and John laughed thinking it was cute, wait till she sees Randy!
I caught up with my nieces and my brother's ex wife a little as I didn't get to see them when we went to England a couple of weeks ago as at last minute I found out I wasn't going on the trip overseas. Anyway we chatted about stuff before them having to get ready for the show and for them to go and take their seats on the front row, shame I wasn't wrestling while they were here bit I was refereeing the Divas 5 on 5 Raw Vs SmackDown elimination match.
It was time for the match and I walked out first being announced as the special guest referee. First came Team SmackDown which consisted of team captain Divas Champ Michelle McCool, Maryse, Natalya, Victoria and Maria. I watched on as all 5 ladies entered the ring in their own unique way.
Then came Team Raw consisting of team captain WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix, Mickie James, Jillain Hall, Candice Michelle and Kelly Kelly.
Kelly Kelly was eliminated first from Team Raw by Maryse
Michelle McCool from Team SmackDown was eliminated by Mickie James.
So far I had been impartial and calling it down the middle until Victoria got in my face after a near fall. I told her sternly it was a 2 count so she pushed me causing me to stumble. I looked up angrily before pushing her back harshily, when she was distracted it gave Mickie time to come round. Mickie saw the opportunity to spin her round and give a Mick kick before covering her for the 3 to eliminate her.
She was then eliminated by Maryse
Natalya from Team SmackDown was eliminated by Candice.
Jillian from Team Raw eliminated by Maria.
Maria from Team SmackDown eliminated Candice.
Candice from Team Raw was eliminated by Marys.e
Then finally Maryse from Team SmackDown was eliminated by Beth Phoenix leaving her the sole survivor.
I raised her hand and posed in the ring blowing kisses to my neieces before heading up the ramp.
After that I headed to shower while Taker Vs Big Show was happening.
When I was done, I took the girls to see Randy as they hadn't had the opportunity to meet him yet, luckily him along with Cody were sharing a locker room with John
Steph blushed again when Randy hugged her and he couldn't believe Stone Cold's daughter was a fan of his. Cassidy was more interested in the Divas with the glamour, clothes and make up so she was really happy when I took her to see them earlier.
Jeannie just stood back and watched proudly with a huge smile on her face her daughters
interact with the superstars who treated them with so much love.
"Come on guys Randy and Cody are up next and John needs to prepare so we gotta go" I said
"Ok Aunty Emma, can we see them after the show?" Cassidy asked me looking at me with those bright blue eyes that were identical to her father's.
"Of course" I told her before leading them out into the hall
I peeped my head back in
"Is that ok guys do you mind hanging out after the show?" I asked them
"Sure" Randy replied John nodded while Cody said nothing
"That means you aswell" I said to him
"Really? You want me there" he said in disbelief
"Of course I do" he smiled widely. Ted wasn't there due to fact he was filming The Marine 2. I need to ask a few others to hang out too including Dave.
"John can I talk to you for a second?" I then asked I which he nodded in return "Hey guys why don't you head to my office so we can watch the rest of the show" I then told my family who were still in the hall.
"Ok Em see you soon" they said then wlaked off as John appeared in the allway
"What's up?" he asked
"Well I just wanted to say Good Luck out there, be safe and that I'm proud of you. Thank you again for bringing them here and don't be nervous you're gonna be great out there like you always are just do what you do and…" I rambled on before John started laughing
"I'm blabbering aren't I?" I asked smiling
"Yeah that's ok" he chucled pulling me into hug
"Thanks for the pep talk boss" he winked before going back into the locker room.
Of course John beat Chris Jericho in front of his hometown and his dad to win his first World Heavyweight Championship.
The next night…
Monday Night Raw
Providence Rhode Island
The show opens with Shane McMahon arriving at the arena and heading straight out to the ring to announce that last night at Survivor Series John beat Jericho for the World Heavyweight Championship and that two individuals in Jericho and Batista has rematch clauses so he makes a match against those two for the Number 1 contendership at Armageddon. Then Stephanie comes out and makes a point that Randy Orton who had just come back from injury also should have a shot therefore makes the match a triple threat.
Stephanie and Shane have a minor disagreement right in the middle of the ring before Steph points out very sternly "This is my show". They seem to calm down and Steph begins to announce the tag team match that is about to begin with Miz and Morrison Vs Shawn Michaels and Rey Mysterio until she is interrupted by her brother and finishes her sentence. She rants on at him until Shane asks why doesn't sleep with another superstar to get to the top and find another husband, Steph doesn't take that lightly and slaps him round the face.
Suddenly the glass breaks and I walk down the ramp to the shock of the McMahon siblings. I'm dressed in a gorgeous black pinstripe suite with a black silk blouse underneath and a pair of black heels, my hair clipped up at the back of head.
I walk to the ring and climb in with a somewhat angry look on my face I grab a mic and begin to talk
"I couldn't help but overhear your little McMahon dispute from the back and I just had to come out here to tell you both..to shut the hell up" the crowd cheers "I don't know if you two remember but I am the CO-CEO of this company and I have power over you two so you come out here making matches making announcements and you didn't bother to even consult me on them"
"Look Emma we understand that our mother made you her partner but we run the shows you are simply here to observe" Steph informs me
"Observe I don't think so Stephanie. I'm here to put right what goes wrong. You know for the past few weeks you two have basically done whatever you wanted, not asked me on my opinion on anything not consulted me on important announcements and decisions as I mentioned before and pretty much locked me out"
"We didn't mean to we swear things have been a little crazy with what happened to dad and…" Shane began to explain
"What a load of crap. You know since I became Co-CEO, I've completely lost my identity. I've had to trade in beer cans for coffee cups, middle fingers for smiles, the stunner for handshakes, curses for alternatives, my bad attitude for politeness and professionalism and my rattlesnake venom had pretty much wasted away into nothing. So here's the thing do I stay Co-CEO.." I begin and switch mic to other hand "or become a Texas rattlesnake again"
I stop to think about it for a moment
"Here's your answer" I say before show them a middle finger
"I choose being a rattlesnake anyday because at least that way I get to do whatever the hell I want" I say with my bad attitude
"So I'm take off this crappy suite" I say taking off my jacket
"And reveal the real me.." i take off blouse to reveal a 'Wanna Raise Some hell' t-shirt underneath.
The McMahons look at me surprised.
"What are you trying to say Emma?" Shane asks me I roll my eyes
"this is what I'm trying to say…" I say before Stunnig them both in the middle of the ring. I pick the mic back up for the canvas and stand over their bodies
"So incase you both didn't get the message before kids, I Quit!" I yelled into the mic before dropping it the canvas and walking out the ring.
I did exactly what my bro did when Vince McMahon wated him to be a Corporate player, I told them where to go.
Backstage promo….
I was walking down the hall, t-shirt still on but now dressed in some jeans with my hair down with a very satisfied smile on my face. I shouldn't be happy really I just quit my job.
I kept walking until I saw someone up ahead. I stopped in front of them and the camera brought John Cena into the shot.
"I got one thing to say to you…." he said sternly "don't go" he then said softly
"I got to. I just quit as Co-CEO and there's no way in hell I'm sticking around to get the backlash of what I just did so I'm out of here" I tell him
I begin to walk away when John grabs my wrist and pulls me back
"Please. I just come back and you decide to quit. Are you even coming back?" I shrug my shoulders
"Why do you care if I'm here or not?" I said in wonder to why he cares
"I dunno, you're the only one round herethat gets me and that I connect with on so many levels" he said with disappointment
"I'm sorry John" I reached up and kissed his cheek "Welcome back Champ" I said quietly before walking away, the shot fades as John watches me walk away with a sad look on his face.
After that I headed home to Texas and began training again to get back in the ring. I knew I wasn't going to see the guys or anyone for that matter while I was away as I wanted to concentrate on training and getting rid of the ring rust I was sure I had, the next time I would see anyone would be on my return.
The way I would come back was very interesting. On SmackDown there was a Diva named Maryse as I'm sure you know she had won the newly acclaimed Divas Championship from the first Diva to hold it Michelle McCool.
After training on Monday and Friday nights, I watched Raw and SmackDown every week but kept my eye more on SmackDown to follow this story for when I was due to return. In the first few weeks of December, Maryse would run her mouth cutting promos in the ring about she had no completion left to face.
On Raw, I watched the guys every week Dave and Randy were feuding but it turned out Dave tore his hamstring and underwent surgery to repair it which would have him out for about 6 to 8 months. After Dave got hurt Randy was setting up a team called Legacy which in the end would consist of himself, Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase.
John continued his feud with Jericho for the World Heavyweight title.
I got a text one day from Randy telling me to listen to this pod cast interview that he had done for a radio station in St Louis. He told me the name of the station and to go on their website and follow this link, I did just that and listened to what he had to say…
They were talking about something until the interview mentioned Randy's suspension a few years back…
"Didn't you get suspended for messing with some of the Divas?" the interview asked him
"Erm yeah I did but in my eyes they deserve it, I er actually put lotion and stuff in one their bags and got fined for it was ordered to buy her a new bag and it pissed me off because here's an idiot who doesn't know anything about our business doesn't respect our business and just wants her 15 minutes of fame so I mess with her and get fined for it but that's the way it is" Randy answered honestly
"I see what you're saying. Here's a question linked to that that you may not like then" the intervowe then said hesitently
"Fire away. I don't shy away from anything" Randy said. I bet he was smirking
"Who's your favourite Diva from the past present or the future?" he was then asked
"Well it defiantly wasn't those girls that's for sure because they did absolutely nothing while they were here." he checkled "To answer your question my favourite Diva in and out of the ring has got to be without a shadow of a doubt Emma Austin. I love her man, she's just so cool and funny and easy going out of the ring and in the ring she's so passionate about wrestling and is really talented and skilled not to mention she's great on the mic, she's the whole package and she works her ass off for the company. Those other girls should have taken notice is to what a Diva should be. She's an example of them because she doesn't have to take her clothes off and strut around half naked not that I would mind that to get noticed, she does that all in the ring by her in ring talent" he answered and I smiled.
"The sister of Stone Cold nice choice..And she's hot" the interviewer said pleased, I rolled my eyes when he called me hot.
"Oh yeah she's gorgeous, absolutely stunning woman but she's beautiful on the inside too but I do love my wife very much" he chuckled not wanting to get in Sam's bad books.
"Are you guys friends in real life because on screen you seem to have a disliking to each other?" he was then asked
"I think on screen our characters just clash ,she's very different to mine, she doesn't take no crap from anybody even someone like me and the fans love that someone and a Diva in this case can stand up to me. Yeah we're really good friends actually, she means a lot to me, we have a good time and like I said before she's really easy going and down to earth" Randy answered again with honesty..I hope!
"So you do like some Divas?"
"Absolutely, I respect what those girls go through, just not those who are not here to wrestle and to just get on TV" he said a little venom in his voice.
"What would say if your daughter told you she wanted to be Diva?" the interviwer then asked later in the interview
"If Alanna wanted to be come a WWE Diva, I don't know exactly how I would feel about that but I'm not gonna tell her what to do. I'll support her when the time comes with whatever she wants to do. If she did and I let her I would want her to be like Emma for sure maybe without the middle fingers and beer drinking part, as far as in ring ability I hope she becomes like Emma" he chuckled
Later on in the interview
"Right, now I heard rumours that you really disliked your old theme music the one you had after you left Evolution." The interviewer said
"Very true oh I hated it with a passion. I probably hated it more than anything"
"You have new one now though"
"Yeah I've been using it for a while. I took it upon myself to ask Vince and Kevin Dunn who's big on the production side of things for a new song. I didn't think that one fit me and I sure as hell didn't like it and that's the whole reason you have a entrance song so that it pumps you up, it fits you so when you walk to the ring you feel it"
"Who's entrance theme do you wish you had or had a similar version so it fit you?"
"I really like Triple H's theme that suites him to the ground, Motorhead did a great job with that bad boy and going back to Emma, back in the day, I was at the gorilla position one night watching her ready to go out and I saw the way her theme music by Disturbed which was her brother's old music from year's back, the way it pumped her up when the glass breaks and I thought wow I wish I had music like that and it suites her to the ground too even though she borrowed it from Stone Cold and stuck with it" he explained. I never knew that, that's one thing he never told me.
"So were you pissed that a Diva had better theme music than you?" the interview joked
"No absolutely not, it's not like I wanted to steal it from her. I just wished I had a similar feeling she and others did about their music because that's one thing you have to get right so it suites your character. I'm happy with my music now even though I didn't like it at first, it grew on me. I think it's suites me and fits me perfectly, I believe as a wrestler you should like your entrance music" he explained
I smiled as I listened to Randy talking about me, no wonder he wanted me to listen!
I returned home after another day training on the day before New Year's Eve, it was late and I hoped I hadn't missed the beginning of Raw. I dropped my bag, sat on my couch and switched on the TV to find a certain Mr. Orton in the locker room with 3 guys, he begins by saying that he is all for this Legacy group, that they will be bigger than the Horseman, bigger than DX bigger than Evolution and that's why he won't tolerate losers, he reminds them they all have matches tonight and if they win they're in and if they lose they're out.
I smile brightly at this character knowing the real guy behind the dark, evil man that is shown.
I rise from the couch to shower while Cody took on CM Punk.
A little later on after laughing at John's promo with Steph and after a commercial break, backstage Kelly Kelly who lately she'd been having some trouble from Kane but she told him she loved someone else was talking to a mystery person.
"Please I don't know why you're avoiding me. I tried to protect you from Kane and you can't even return a single call. You told me you liked me and I really liked you too. I thought that night we had was special."
The shot widens to see that she is talking to Randy Orton who looks amused by Kelly's comments.
"Are you kidding me? It was one night Kelly and frankly it wasn't all that memorable. I used you. You know come to think of it I should of used a Diva like Emma Austin at least she had power and authority and as much as it pains me to say, she can wrestle and at least she has won titles you have barely had a title shot Kelly, you are pathetic and the last thing I need with the World heavyweight Championship on the line is a distraction like you." he spat hatefully at her and with that he walked away.
I started laughing so hard I nearly fell off the couch. I had no idea he was gonna say that. I grabbed my cell phone from the coffee table and scrolled through my contacts before pressing the call button on the right name.
"Hello" the deep voice answered after a few rings
"Oh My God I can't believe you just said that" I said into the phone laughing
I heard him chuckle. I could tell he was smirking like a Cheshire cat
"Is that you talk for telling me you liked it?" he aksed
"Kinda. Oh come on Rands you know I'd never let you anywhere near me" I laughed
"How you doing tiger?" he chuckled
"I'm good a little sore though" I said honestly
"That's what you get for staying out of the ring for so long" he lectured. I rolled my eyes aware he couldn't see me.
"Don't you start. I've had this from Steve" I rolled my eyes again "How are you?"
"Good, had a nice Christmas with the family so it's all good" he said
"Man I don't think I'm gonna get used to hearing you say that" I replied in disbelief
"Yeah weird huh? Did you listen to the interview?" he then asked
"Yes I did and thank you for the kind things you said" I said honestly
"You're welcome. I'm sorry Em I gotta go my match is up soon talk to you later" he siad apologetci
"You better… love ya, bye" I said
"You too honey, later" he replied
I pressed the end call on my Blackberry and smiled to myself before heading to bed before another gruelling day of training.
The first SmackDown of the new year was about to begin. I had the day off so I caught up on my laundry, bills etc and even took a trip down the road to visit my folks.
Steph called me and told me to pay close attention to tonight's edition of Smackdown that's all she gave away she didn't let me know anything else.
So I sat on my couch with pj's on, bowl of popcorn (I know I shouldn't since I was training but I didn't care) in hand, my feet pulled up underneath, TV on and phone on silent ready to pay attention.
Half way through the show and after a commercial break, Maryse's theme 'Pourquoi' began to play and I watched as the Divas Champion made her way to ring in her cocky fashion with the belt secured round her waist. She climbed in and proceeded to do her hair flip to boos from the crowd before taking a mic from the announcer and beginning to talk.
"The past few weeks I have come out here and complained about my competition here on SmackDown or lack of it. I need a new challenger for my Divas Championship, the problem is there is no one left to beat. Michelle McCool found out the hard way not to mess with me. I warned her I was going to take her title and she would not get it back so it's time to move on now. If there is anyone back there stupid enough to challenge me at this year's Royal Rumble then be my guest and show yourself right now"
A few minutes went by and no one answered her challenge, she kept taunting that no one was out there. I burrowed my eyebrows in confusion, was I supposed to be there? Stephanie hadn't told me I was supposed to I shook my head and continued to watch.
After another few seconds 'All Grown up Now' began to play which was Steph's music, ok now I was confused. She walked out to cheers from the crowd and walked down to the ring also confusion on the Champions face. She entered the ring and also took a mic before beginning to speak.
"Maryse it seems to me like you enjoy running down other people and your fellow Divas. I can understand you got to do what it takes to become a champion but for past few weeks you have been coming out here and running your mouth about competition here on SmackDown you forgot about Monday Night Raw"
"With all due respect Stephanie you are the Raw General Manager. I cannot compete against a Raw Diva for my title as this title belongs on SmackDown"
"That is correct. Let's put it this way if it's competition you want then I can deliver you that" Steph smirked
"Maryse I like I'm sure all these fans are tired of you and your big mouth, we're tired of you thinking you are the best thing to come along in the last 5 years, tired of you claiming you're the best… sweetie you are far from it. I personally want someone to shut you up and put you in your place and all I had to do was make one phone call" she held up her index finger to indicate 1
"One phone call to….Victoria, Texas" the crowd realising possibly who Steph was talking about. I raised my eyebrows in surprise, so this is what she was up to.
"That's right, this competition is neither a Raw or SmackDown Diva she's the hottest free agent in the WWE right now so she is eligible to compete for whatever the hell she feels like. And guess what she accepted your challenge at the Royal Rumble to have a match against you with the WWE Divas Championship on the line" she continued
"No you can't mean..?" The blonde Diva stuttered
"Oh yeah but I believe actions speak louder than words, let me show you exactly who your opponent is at the Rumble, let me show you just what the hell you've gotten yourself into Maryse" she said before turning to the titantron
Then a 3 minute video of me began to play showing highlights of my career, showing me punching, kicking, stunning, hitting, everything and even showing my title reigns.. everything possible. It was well put together piece of footage. I smiled as the excitement of returning washed over me greater than it had in the last few weeks. I couldn't wait to get back to kicking ass.
When the footage was finished Steph turned back to Maryse with a smirk plastered on her face while Maryse looked like she had seen a ghost.
"Maryse at the Royal Rumble you will defend you title against the 8 time Women's champion, a former Intercontinental Champion, the toughest female in the WWE, the baby Texas Rattlesnake and in my eyes one of the greatest ever to step foot in this ring, at the Royal Rumble you face.." she got in her face "Emma Austin" she said calmly smiling at a frightened Maryse. The crowd cheered extremely loudly which made me smile even more, they hadn't forgotten me that's for sure.
"Wow" J.R said as Steph made her way back up the ramp pleased leaving the dumbfounded champion stood in the same spot "Emma Austin returns at the Royal Rumble"
"I think Maryse is wishing she never opened her mouth J.R"
"Indeed Tazz, Maryse what have you gotten yourself into, the baby rattlesnake, the sister of one of the greatest rebels in WWE history returns in 3 weeks time" J.R said before the show went to commercial.
At that moment I knew I needed to be ready for the Rumble so I made a phone call hoping he was free on January 25th.