Chapter 10- The moment.
Raw
Kane was asked personally by Stephanie McMahon to stand in the ring along with her and Triple H as they would announce to the world the return of CM Punk. The fans have gathered in record numbers for the event and many couldn't contain their excitement to the news. The dirt sheets were having a field day and many waited outside of the arena for the return of the Straightedge superstar.
When Raw started, Kane did just as he was told, despite the boos from the crowd, once the name of Punk was spoken, they broke into cheers. However, before Stephanie could continue, Randy Orton was quick to get to the ring.
Just as he predicted. Kane silently kept thinking to himself. 'I hope he says it, five simple words, and knowing Orton, he will.'
Randy got into the ring, his glare came upon Kane before he turned it to the authority. "Did you not see the hell I went through last night? Whose idea was it to bring Brock Lesnar into the chamber when Daniel Bryan was taken out?"
"Randy, you know we cannot leave a chamber empty…" Stephanie began to explain.
"No, I don't want to hear it. Incase you forgot, I am still the face of the WWE, I am still champion, and quite frankly, it's no thanks to you."
'Say it, say it,' Kane thought.
Orton looked between the two and said. "I lack the confidence in your leadership."
No one saw the smile Kane gave, but it couldn't be contained. It grew and grew the more he listened as Orton went on his verbal rampage. Even more shocking, was the appearance of one Vincent K. McMahon!
Vince didn't appear to be in a good mood as he went down to the ring, he entered it and was given a mic instantly. "Orton, if I may step in. I need to speak with the Authority on something rather important."
Randy looked about ready to speak again, but was smart enough to keep his mouth shut. Vince looked to Stephanie and Hunter. "Stephanie, Triple H. You know I am a man of calculated risks, quite frankly, I was rather surprised of the one you took over the past few months. I am here to invoke what you have sent to the board of directors."
At first, Stephanie didn't know what was going on, she turned to Hunter who was just as confused. "Board of directors, we didn't send anything… to… the…" she didn't even finish her sentence when her attention suddenly turned to Kane.
His smile didn't vanish.
"Dad, what was sent in to the board?"
Vince looked between the two and said. "Subsection D of a contract signed by both you and Triple H, if in fact the face of the WWE states the lack of confidence in your leadership in invoked…" Vince paused as he looked to his daughter and son in law. "You will step aside."
Their faces dropped in utter shock. "Step aside? No, we won't be doing that. We didn't sign anything that says we would do that! Who would run the WWE?" demanded Hunter.
Vince's gaze turned to Kane. Hunter and Stephanie turned once more as Kane began to step forward. "You see, Stephanie, Hunter. I have come to a great understanding that there are time for risks, actions and most importantly, knowing when and where to step up when it comes to the WWE. Don't take this personally, it's just business."
Hunter's face turned beet red as he began fuming where he stood. "There is of course the matter for your clause to be activated." Said Vince. "Kane must have the confidence of three superstars in order to have this take affect."
"Wait, what about Punk. We brought back CM Punk!" said Stephanie.
Vince's face suddenly turned sour. "About that, I have called him. He said he never signed a contract for a return, let alone spoke to you about a comeback. You lied to me Stephanie, and your call came while I was in a meeting with the board of directors!"
Vince turned to Kane again. "Now then, Kane. As stated and signed by you. Three superstars need to come forward and show they have confidence in you to take command of the authority. Do you have three superstars?" asked Vince.
Kane turned to Randy Orton who shook his head and moved to the farthest ring post. Kane took a microphone in hand. "I do believe I have three superstars…"
Looking to the top of the ramp, they began to emurge. Of all people to lead them, Daniel Bryan took front and center. Vince turned to the locker room that stood on the ramp. "Do you, have confidence in Kane?" he asked.
Daniel gave a half smile.
"YES!" he said, much to the shock of the crowd. But they chanted along with him in unison. Vince threw his hands up and gave the nod to Kane.
"Alright, my decree of the contract. Kane, you are the authority until the board of directors deems fit to remove you. Do you accept these terms?"
Kane nodded. Vince gave him a handshake as Stephanie and Hunter begged Vince to chance his mind and followed him up the ramp.
Kane in return smiled as he turned to Randy. "If you thought they were rough on you, I'm going to be worst!" he said.