CHAPTER 9
JANUARY 2005
A few months had pass since the whole incident happened. Evolution had split up. Triple H went to jail on kidnapping charges but was bailed out by Vince McMahon. He is still the world heavyweight champion and was getting ready for the Royal Rumble. He was ordered to keep away from Cody or risk losing his job and being blackballed. (Like that was going to stop him.)
Bautista and Ric went their separate ways. They tag-team together from time to time losing more matches than winning. They went to court as well but got off on probation after saying the whole incident was Triple H's idea and he had threatened their lives.
Randy had been doing well as a single's competitor. He won twice against Triple H, silently laughing at the look on Triple H's face. He also got ready for the Royal Rumble as well, using the image of Triple H's face as he used the punching bag. Cody was a little shook up at first, but calmed down over time. He was in feud against John Morrison for a while for the ECW championship.
He won it once for about five weeks and had gotten a nice big reward for his hard work from Randy. Now he's in a feud with R-Truth for the United States Championship and is about to be a heel. Ted Dibiase Jr. hadn't been heard from in a while. At first, he tried calling Randy and Cody repeatedly, but to no avail. He found out where they lived and went to their house numerous times, but had the cops called on him. He was also charged on kidnapping charges, but was found not guilty by reason of mental defect.
The time has finally come for the Royal Rumble. It had been one of the best paper views they had so far. John Morrison defeated The Miz for the ECW championship. The Hardy boyz defeated Christian and Edge. Chelsea Smith defeated Beth Phoenix for the Women's championship. Jake Green and Dolph Ziggler defeated Shelton Benjamin and Kurt Angle for the Tag-Team championships. Mickie James defeated Layla, Alicia Fox and Jillian Hall (who was the champion) in a fatal four way for the Diva's championship. Cody defeated R-Truth for the United States championship and completing is heel turn.
Now, it's time for Randy's match against Triple H. Randy was doing the last little bit of stretching. Cody was watching him in awe and was blushing at the same time.
"Why are you blushing Cody?" asked Randy
"No reason."
Randy chuckled. He looked back at Cody who was still a little red in the face.
"There has to be a reason, but I'm gonna find out later."
Randy got up and walked toward Cody who was smiling.
"Can I come with you?"
"No. knowing Hunter, he might try something again. I want you to stay with Matt and John."
"Matt and Madison are going to be sucking face and John's gonna try to get into Mickie's pants." Cody said with a pout.
Randy laughed.
"I'm sorry about that."
A stage hand came and told Randy his match was next.
"Alright. Go to John's locker room. I'll pick you up later."
Cody nodded and grabbed his championship and I-Pod. He went to walk out the door and felt a smack on his ass. Cody let out a gasp and turned his head toward Randy, who had a smirk on his face.
"I'll be congratulating you later when we go back to the hotel."
Cody felt the blush come back on his face. He nodded and left the locker room. Randy left the locker room as well and went to the guerilla position. He saw Hunter standing there with the world heavyweight championship. Hunter looked up at Randy and growled.
"Unclench you butt cheeks alright? Let's just get this over with." Said Randy
"Had you not put me in jail-"
"Had you not kidnapped Cody, none of that would've happened." Said Randy
"You don't deserve Cody!"
"You don't deserve to be in this company or have that championship."
"I deserve everything I get."
"Including this ass-whipping you about to get."
Before Triple H could reply, "Flesh into Gear" by CKY blared through the arena. Randy went through the curtain.
"The Royal Rumble continues with this match scheduled for one fall and it's for the World Heavyweight championship. Introducing first, the challenger, from St. Louis Missouri, weighing at 240 pounds, Randy Orton!"
Randy walked down the ramp, slapping hands with the fans and got into the ring. He got onto the second turnbuckle, posing as the WWE universe cheered loudly. He got off the turnbuckle as "King" by Fireball Ministry blared throughout the arena.
"And from Greenwich Connecticut, weighing at 270 pounds, he is the World Heavyweight champion, Triple H!"
Triple H walked down the ramp, taking in the boos from the WWE universe. He got into the ring and gave the championship belt to the referee and the referee held it high in the air for everyone to see. He then gave the championship to another person outside the ring and called for the bell. Randy and Triple H stared at each other for a moment before locking up. Randy managed to get Triple H into a corner before letting go after getting a five count.
The crowd was cheering Randy's name as Triple H got a cheap shot in and pulled Randy's head into a headlock. The WWE universe clapped and cheered loudly as Randy got out of the headlock and punched Triple H in the face. The referee got into Randy's face about it, but Randy didn't care. Randy and Triple H locked up again and Randy broke out of it to drop kick Triple H. Triple H got up, but kept get knocked down by clotheslines from Randy. Eventually Triple H got up and caught Randy with a discus clothesline.
He then hit Randy with a spine buster and smirked at the crowd, who booed loudly. He pulled Randy up by the scruff of his neck and elbowed him in the face. He hit Randy with another spine buster and went for the cover, only to get a two count. Triple H began slapping Randy in the face, forcing the referee to get Triple H off of Randy. Triple H tried to get to Randy but was held back as Randy rolled out of the ring and shook his head. Triple H got out of the ring and clothes lined Randy from behind.
The referee started the ten count as Randy and Triple H continued to fight. By the time the ref got to nine, Randy through Triple H and himself into the ring and covered Triple H, only to get a two count. Randy got Triple H into a headlock. Triple H tried to maneuver himself out of the headlock but Randy kept him in. A few minutes later, Triple H maneuvered out of the headlock and clothes lined Randy to the ring canvas. He went for the cover and got a two count. He pulled Randy up and went for a clothesline again, but Randy moved out of the way and dropkicked Triple H to the arena floor.
Randy got out of the ring as Triple H shook his head a little. Randy stood a little away from Triple H and ran to punt Triple H in the face. The crowd was cheering and chanting Randy's name as the ref counted up to six. Randy through Triple H's body into the ring and got in himself by the count of nine. Randy covered Triple H but only got a two count. The commentators were talking animatedly as the WWE universe chanted "That was three!"
Randy go a little frustrated. He went for a cover again but got a one count. Randy started stomping on Triple H, forcing him to move to the rope and the ref to pull Randy away. Triple H pulled himself up only to get punched down by Randy. Both traded punches back and forth, before Triple H hits Randy with a forearm shot and sets him up for a pedigree. Before he could execute the move, the lights went out.
The WWE universe clamored loudly and the commentators at ringside were trying to figure out what was going on. A minute later, the lights came back on and everybody was shocked to see Ted Dibiase jr. standing on the apron, looking crazy. Triple H stared at Ted.
"What the hell are you doing here?"
"You're gonna get what's coming to you." Ted said
"What the hell are you talking about?"
"Behind you!"
Triple H turned around to an RKO and got pinned for a three count. "Flesh into Gear" blares throughout the arena.
"Here is your winner and the new World Heavyweight champion, Randy Orton!"
Randy was handed the championship and his hand was raised. The WWE universe cheered loudly as Randy posed on the second turnbuckle, holding the championship in the air. He got off the turnbuckle as Triple H started to wake up. He looked at Randy and growled.
"You stole that from me!"
"I won this fair and square."
Randy got out of the ring and slapped hands with fans. He went to the back toward Matt Brekenridge's locker room and knocked on the door. Cody answered the door and jumped into Randy's arms.
"Congratulations Master!"
"Thank you Cody."
"Why don't you get off him Cody, so he can sit down."
"Why don't you shut up Matt!"
"Make me."
"Leave him alone Matt." Said Madison
"Yes dear."
Randy sat down in one of the chairs with Cody in his lap. Matt and John got up, with John going to the door, and Matt giving Madison and Sakura a kiss and walking toward the door where John was at.
"Time to win the Royal Rumble!" said Matt
"You wish." Said John
"Don't hate."
"What's there to hate on?" John asked as he and Matt walked out of the door. Mickie and Madison chuckled at their banter. Madison was rubbing her stomach lightly. Cody noticed and asked "Are you alright Madison?"
"Yeah, I got a surprise for Matt."
"What?"
"I'm pregnant."
Mickie gasped.
"How far along are you?" asked Cody
"Four weeks."
Mickie starts squealing.
"Congratulations."
"Thanks."
The four watched the Royal Rumble seeing John come in at number 11 but got eliminated by Jack Swagger who came in at number 19 and Matt who coming in at number 20 but got eliminated by Evan Bourne who became the winner.
"I was hoping one of them will win." Said Mickie
"Yeah, but I'm happy that Evan won." Said Madison
The door opened and John and Matt walked through the door.
"Almost had it." Said Matt
"Quit complaining." Said John
"Nice job boys." Said Mickie
"Thanks" said John
"Are you blushing?" asked Randy
"Shut up!"
Everybody except John starts laughing.
"Matt, I have to tell you something." Said Madison
"What? Is something wrong?"
"No, it's a good thing."
Matt went to kneel in front of Madison and grabbed her hands.
"What is it?"
"I'm pregnant."
Matt's eyes got wide.
"What? Really?"
"Yes."
"How many weeks?"
"Four."
Matt got off of the floor, pulled Madison out of her chair and hugged her.
"This is great!"
John got Mickie into a hug and kissed her. Both of them were blushing. Randy and Cody snuck out of the locker room to let the couple celebrate. They went back to their own and Randy took a quick shower while Cody packed all their things. When Randy was finished with his shower, both went back to the hotel, and later, Randy congratulated Cody in his own way.