Chapter 87:
She looks good to me
She's got everything I want
She's got everything I need
She looks good to me
Every time I see her
I can barely breathe
"The following is a Diva's contest scheduled for one fall, introducing first from Denver, Colorado, Eve Torres!" Lilian Garcia announced to the sold out crowd in attendance for the following week's Monday Night Raw.
Eve appeared onstage with a false smile on her face as she turned sideways and posed at the top of the ramp. She was full of false bravado as she strut her way down to the ring. Stephanie McMahon had barred Mickie James and Katie Lea from ringside and Beth Phoenix had laughed at the idea of standing in Eve's corner. She was on her own.
She didn't bother to pose on the turnbuckle with the fans jeering her presence. She wiped the sweat off her palms on the jean shorts she wore and turned to warily face the entrance as her music faded and the noise of the crowd remained. The lights in the arena dimmed and she swallowed the anxious lump in her throat.
Gavin DeGraw's opening guitar riffs blasted through the sound system and the atmosphere in the arena changing drastically from booing to wild cheering. Even Lilian Garcia introduced her opponent with more enthusiasm than she had shown for Eve.
"And her opponent, being accompanied to the ring by Batista, from Boston, Massachusetts, Haley Mariano!"
Haley came into view onstage in silver boy shorts and a metallic emerald green bra top, along with matching green elbow and knee pads. It was a sassy combination with her auburn hued short hair. She saluted the crowd at the top of the ramp and shot a loving look at the towering man who stood just behind her.
Batista was all smiles himself, in jeans, Timbaland boots and a white wife beater complete with his Aviator sunglasses. He kept his hand on Haley's lower back as the couple came down the ramp and then kissed her lightly at the base before going around the ring to the commentary table. Haley in the meantime jogged up the steel steps to enter the ring and posed on a turnbuckle to play to the crowd.
"What's up Guys?" Batista adjusted his headset and greeted Jerry 'The King' Lawler and Michael Cole.
"Welcome Batista, glad you could join us here at ringside tonight." Michael Cole answered the Animal first, as Haley hopped off the turnbuckle and her music faded.
"You are a lucky man, Batista." Jerry told him with a touch of jealousy in his voice.
Dave's chuckle echoed through television sets around the world. "Don't I know it. I definitely wanted to be ringside for this particular match, it's been a long time coming."
Inside the ring, Haley swung her arms back and forth to loosen up as she waited for the bell to ring. Eve on the other hand pressed her lips together and focused on breathing evenly. She barely heard the referee as he reminded both women of the rules.
"Lot of animosity between these two women and a lot of it centering around you, Batista." Michael Cole commented, giving background on the feud. "Eve is of course your former valet. A right she received after beating Haley at Unforgiven and on top of that sending Haley out on injured leave afterwards."
"Katie Lea was technically the one who injured Haley." Batista corrected with a sudden tightness in his voice. "And Katie was not supposed to be part of that match. Eve set it up to get closer to me because for some reason she thought she could steal me from Haley."
"I always said women are secretly jealous of one another." Jerry threw in. "Our Divas especially."
"Well this is Haley's first singles match since her surprise return at Survivor Series two weeks ago where she helped you, Batista defeat Randy Orton, another player in trying to keep you two apart." Michael continued.
"Oh who cares about Randy Orton, Cole!" King cut him off. "We're about to get some Diva action right now, there goes the bell!"
Haley met Eve in the center of the ring for a lock up. She used her leg strength to back Eve into one of the corner turnbuckles, and then Irish whipped her out of it before the referee could begin the warning count. Eve managed to reverse the whip in the center of the ring so it was Haley heading for the opposite turnbuckle.
But Haley was a former Women's Champion and used her foot to stop her forward momentum against said turnbuckle. She used the middle pad as a springboard to take Eve down with a reverse elbow.
"Interesting new offense." Michael mused as Haley went for a cover, though Eve kicked out at two. "We know that Haley trains regularly with Triple H, she might have learned some new moves while out injured. Batista?"
"Haley works her butt off when she trains." A grin could be heard in Batista's voice as Haley followed up her offense with a three part series of standing dropkicks. "She had plenty of time to plan her attack in this match. And I can confirm that the week before her return she was training with Triple H."
Haley went for her second cover of the match, not expecting a win, but the more pins she made, the more she eroded Eve's confidence. As predicted, Eve kicked out at two, letting out a small cry of frustration. She shoved Haley away from her and got back to her feet, charging forward for a clothesline.
Haley ducked under Eve's attack and the other woman ran into the ropes behind her. As she came back off them Haley met her halfway with a running high knee that took the Latina right back to the canvas.
"Vintage Triple H right there." Michael commented.
"Haley is just dominating this match." Jerry spoke up, having been silent while watching the match. "Each time Eve has tried to get some offense in, Haley has had a counter attack to use against her."
"Haley's a former Women's Champion." Batista said proudly. "Eve won the Diva Search. She has a long way to go before she's in Haley's league wrestling wise."
Eve scrambled and managed to get back to her feet before Haley, getting behind her. She wrapped her arms around Haley's waist for a belly to back takedown. She shrieked desperately forcing Haley into a roll up pin.
"Looks like Eve's waking up a bit here!" Michael sounded surprised.
Haley kicked out before the referee reached two. As she got back to her feet, Eve attempted an arm drag takeover, but Haley used her freehand to cartwheel across the mat and used the force of her landing to arm drag takeover Eve instead.
"Definitely seeing some new innovative offense out of Haley tonight." King sounded impressed. "What a reversal there!"
Eve slapped her palms against the mat and screeched angrily. The crowd began an 'Eve's a Ho' chant, causing Haley to smirk and taunt the other Diva back to her feet.
"Haley's about to end this, Boys." Batista told them confidently.
Eve let out a furious yell and charged, running right into a text book spine buster. The crowd roared in response knowing it was Haley's closing maneuver. The end was approaching and they rallied behind her.
Haley pointed down at Eve then held her thumbs up to the crowd, smiling. Then she frowned and threw her thumbs down. She looked over her shoulder, winked at Dave then stepped through the ropes to stand on the outside apron. The crowd was expecting her to climb the turnbuckle and perform Haley's Comet. But instead, Haley danced in place as eve began to groggily get back to her feet near the ropes where Haley stood. A murmur of confusion when through the crowd. But Haley was still smiling, looking ready to pounce.
She had a surprise for everyone. Once Eve staggered to her feet, Haley yanked down on the top rope, using it to help further her leap into the air. She bounced on the top rope for a springboard and dove forward, catching Eve from behind in an inverted facelock and somersaulting over her. Haley hit the mat in a seated position while Eve's head snapped painfully against her shoulder. Haley released her hold and Eve fell backwards, down for the count.
The crowd was going haywire.
"What the hell was that?" Jerry sounded completely stunned.
"We've seen some new offense out of Haley tonight, but that was something else." Michael sounded just as baffled. "That has to be it, King."
Haley made the cover and laughed as the referee counted, one…two…three.
Batista smirked at the commentators and left them with one parting remark before removing his headset. "Boys, you've just witnessed 'No Boundaries'." He named her new finisher before going to join his victorious girlfriend in the ring.
"Here is your winner, Haley Mariano!"
I'm in love with a girl who knows me better
Fell for the woman just when I met her
Took my sweet time when I was bitter
Someone understands
And she knows how to treat a fella right
Gives me that feeling every night
Wants to make love when I wanna fight
Now someone understand me
I'm in love with a girl (I'm in love with)
I'm in love with a girl (I'm in love with)
I'm in love with a girl (I'm in love with)
"So?" Haley was laughing breathlessly when Batista caught her in his arms.
"You were amazing, but then who expected you not to be. Man, Baby that move!" He kissed her sweaty brow. "That was something to see. They'll be talking about it for weeks."
"I think Eve will be unconscious for that long." Haley joked, nodding where the referee was checking on her incoherent rival.
"Anyone deserves it, it's her." Dave kept an arm around her and began to lead her to the ropes so they could exit the ring, when her music was suddenly cut off.
I'm all grown up
Now and I've listened and learned
A true star and I'm finally getting my turn
Stephanie McMahon, Raw's new and much improved General Manager stepped out onto the stage with a microphone in hand. The was an amused expression on her face as she gestured for her music for fade.
"Congratulations on the win, Haley." Stephanie began. "I'm sorry to interrupt your celebration but I have news that concerns you, Batista and Haley too."
Dave learned against the top rope, tilting his head curiously at his boss. Haley curled her fingers around his back belt loop and gripped the top rope in her free hand.
"Armageddon is our next pay-per-view." Stephanie announced. "And Dave I know how badly you want to get your hands on Randy Orton."
Dave's face morphed into a, expectant smirk and even Haley had wicked edges on her smile.
"So at Armageddon you will get your opportunity. Randy Orton vs. Batista and Haley, I'm inviting you to be the guest enforcer in this match." Stephanie told the auburn haired Diva. "Hope you're satisfied."
"Oh yeah!" Dave nodded eagerly. "I'm going to break him in half!" He had to shout to be heard over the crowd since he was without a mic but everyone knew he was pleased with the announcement.
I walk for miles inside this pit of danger
A place where no one follows me
I walk alone!
A/N: I have to say Wrestlemania 28 was spectacular. Triple H and Undertaker put on the match of the year, for sure! No one is going to top that, no way! I'm a little disappointed that Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton lost, but hey, they can't win them all. I always knew Eve was a ho, as you all noticed through this fic which I began writing when she debuted! ;) JK Eve is a horrible actress, but she's a decent wrestler so I respect her. And can I say I am so proud of Kelly Kelly! This girl has come so far! She nailed that Molly-Go-Round! WOW! Can imagine how much she's going to continue improving in the next year? Kelly will be featured a lot more in the sequel to this fic, especially when I have Candice 'retire' not released.
And…we did it guys! TEAM BRING IT brought the house down at Wrestlemania! This was a match I've wanted forever and it had the outcome I wanted. The Rock beat John Cena! Boots 2 Asses people! Now my best friend Callie and I are petitioning for Rock vs. Triple H for the WWE Championship, Wrestlemania 29! Lol.
And FUCK BROCK LESNAR! Why the hell is this douche bag back? Did anyone actually miss this asshole? Go back to UFC you fucktard! I hate you! I hope John Cena actually kicks your oversized gorilla ass! You basically shit on WWE and the Undertaker when you left…fuck you! You disrespectful, no talent, ass clown of an athlete! Get the fuck off my show! I swear to God if they push this guy right to the top I am going to beat the Creative team with a baseball bat! It's guys like Brock Lesnar and the Miz, publicity whores, who don't deserve top spots in the company that make us lose real talent, like John Morrison, MVP, Charlie Haas, Chris Masters, Shelton Benjamin and Matt Hardy. Hell, there are guys in WWE now who deserve to be pushed more, like Ted Dibiase Jr. When he comes back from injury he should be in the IC or World Title scene, this kid has talent. Cody Rhodes should be pushed as well. Kofi Kingston! Zack Ryder! Drew McIntyre! Dolph Ziggler, who I don't even like but admit he has talent.
Ugh…I pissed he's back, don't mind me.
Now onto the fic…
For those of you who are confused on Haley's new finisher, it is called No Boundaries which is also the name of the sequel to this stories, hint hint! In wrestling it is a springboard diamond dust. You can look it up on you tube. It is a SICK move! I gave Haley a new finisher and had her using some new moves because she's evolving and improving. This finisher also is something she can use without really having to set it up with a spine buster first. She will because that's her closing move into her finisher, but she doesn't need her opponent lying down to apply this.
Haley kicked Eve's ass, like we didn't see this coming ;) lol. This is pretty much the final nail in the coffin of the Eve/Haley feud. Her focus will now be on the feud between Dave and Randy.
Up next…Dwayne and Candice talk and Haley reunites with Mr. Kennedy.