Disclaimer: I do not own Christian/Jay Reso (although I really wish I did) or any of the Superstars and the Divas mentioned in this story – they own themselves and Vincent Kennedy McMahon owns the WWE. I only own this story and its original characters. I'll hit the switch on you if ever try to steal this story.
April 23, 2012 - Monday
Raw SuperShow
Live at the Scottrade Center in Saint Louis, Missouri
The newly appointed Executive Administrator Eve Torres just announced that there will be a Divas Battle Royal tonight and whoever wins the match will face the WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix at Extreme Rules in a lumberjill match for the title. After her huge announcement, the show went on a short commercial break. When the show was back on air, Scarlet is seen doing some stretches in the Divas locker room while wearing a CM Punk t-shirt. Suddenly, Chris Jericho entered the room. He looked down and found Scarlet with her legs spread wide open as she tried to reach for her right foot with her arms. Scarlet stopped stretching and got up from the floor when she saw Jericho's feet. She stood up to her full height and crossed her arms.
"Hello Scarlet." Jericho greeted her with a lopsided grin on his face.
"Hello Jericho." Scarlet greeted him back, smirking for a second and then frowning. "This is the Divas locker room, what are you doing here?"
"I know," Jericho rolled his eyes. "But I'm here to wish you good luck for the big Divas match tonight."
Scarlet shrugged her shoulders. "Thanks, but luck is for losers."
The crowd roared after she said that, knowing that CM Punk has the phrase tattooed on his left arm.
"Punk has really rubbed off on you," Jericho shook his head with disapproval. "I'd be a better influence on you compared to him."
Scarlet chuckled nonchalantly. "I don't think so."
Jericho leaned in towards Scarlet and looked into her blazing baby blue eyes. She looked into his eyes as well and they had a staredown for a few minutes before Jericho walked away and got out of the Divas locker room, shutting the door loudly on his way out. Scarlet rolled her eyes and took a deep breath. She then sat on the floor and spread her legs so she could continue stretching.
The Red-Hot Redhead Scarlet was the last Diva to come out and join her fellow Divas in the ring for the battle royal to determine the number one contender for Beth Phoenix's WWE Divas title. Scarlet took her CM Punk t-shirt off and tossed it to the crowd. All of the Divas were in the ring now, with the exceptions of the WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix, who was with Jerry 'The King' Lawler and Michael Cole on commentary and Eve Torres, who was watching the match from the flat screen television in John Laurinaitis' office. As Lawler and Cole asked the Glamazon various questions, the bell rang, signifying the start of the match.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the ring as the Divas tried to eliminate each other. The first to go was Aksana, who was eliminated by Alicia Fox. Scarlet then gave Alicia a dropkick, sending her out of the ring. Natalya then lifted Scarlet and tossed her over the ropes, almost eliminating her but the redhead had managed to hold on to the top rope and go back inside the ring. As the match progressed, more Divas got eliminated and three Divas were left in the ring - Kelly Kelly, Natalya, and Scarlet. Scarlet and Kelly Kelly looked at each other and then attacked Natalya with a double clothesline, sending her out of the ring. Now it was just Scarlet and Kelly Kelly left. The two locked up in the middle of the ring. Scarlet managed to get the upper hand by slapping Kelly hard in the face, sending Kelly's back on the ropes. Scarlet then moved backwards and delivered The Whip Of Fire to Kelly, sending her out of the ring.
"Here is your winner, Scarlet!"
Justin Roberts announced and Scarlet's entrance music started playing. Scarlet was celebrating in the ring, but it was cut short when she found Beth standing behind her. Scarlet's smile faded and was replaced by a serious expression. Beth extended her arm so Scarlet could shake it, meaning that she was congratulating her. Scarlet hesitated, but after a few minutes, she shook the Glamazon's hand firmly. And with that, Beth walked out of the ring, watching her opponent for Extreme Rules.
Suddenly, Scarlet's music was cut and was replaced by Eve's theme. Then Eve came out, dressed in a corporate outfit and was wearing glasses. She clapped her hands for Scarlet and then brought the microphone up to her lips.
"Congratulations on winning the Divas Battle Royal, Scarlet. I hate to put an end to your celebration, but Mr. John Laurinaitis, the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and General Manager of Raw and SmackDown, wants to talk to you in his office."
The crowd booed. Eve's theme started playing again and she returned backstage. Scarlet shrugged. Before walking out of the ring, the redhead blew kisses to everyone and took a bow.
"Hey Johnny, what's up?" Scarlet asked the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and General Manager of Raw and SmackDown as she tapped him on the back.
John turned around and faced Scarlet. He smiled at her, but it was obvious that it was forced. "Scarlet. I asked Eve to call you out there a while ago because I wanted to talk to you."
Scarlet rolled her eyes. "I already know that."
"Of course you do," John smirked. "Listen, you are not allowed to be with CM Punk in his title match with Chris Jericho on Extreme Rules."
Scarlet's eyes widened. "What?"
"You heard me. If you go out there and interfere with the match, there will be a consequence." John warned her.
Scarlet looked really pissed. Her fists were balled up and just when everyone thought that she was going to punch him, she placed her hands on her waist. "And what exactly is this consequence?"
"Haven't Punk told you?" John replied, his smirk turning into a sly smile.
Scarlet narrowed her blue eyes at John and stepped closer to him. "Haven't told me what?"
"When he loses to Chris Jericho, not only will he lose his WWE championship, but he will lose you as well," John told her, that stupid smile still on his face. "Which means you'll become Chris Jericho's valet."
"That is just absurd! You can't do that!" Scarlet replied. Anger was obvious in the tone of her voice and her pretty face was flushed now.
John patted her on the cheek and she swatted his hand off her face. "Oh, but I can and I already did."
Scarlet shook her head with disapproval and frowned. She then turned around and stepped out of John's office. John smiled triumphantly to himself and re-adjusted his red silk necktie.
The main event was just a match away. The final match of the night was going to be a tag team match: the WWE Champion CM Punk will be teaming up with Christian and to face the All-American American Jack Swagger and the Show-Off Dolph Ziggler.
First to come out was Vickie Guerrero. She introduced her team and the two Superstars came out. The three of them walked to the ring and they got so much heat from the audience. When they finally made it inside the ring, Just Close Your Eyes by Story Of The Year started playing. Christian came out, acknowledging his Peeps. He received a huge pop from the crowd.
"I wonder if Scarlet will come out with Punk?" Michael Cole said on commentary. "What do you think, Jer?"
"She's not banned from this match, Cole. Of course she'll come out with Punk." King confidently replied.
"But earlier we saw a footage of them backstage and they seemed to be arguing." Cole responded.
"Well, let's see because here comes the WWE Champion!"
CM Punk came out, the WWE title securely wrapped around his waist. Scarlet was right behind him, but she didn't looked too happy to be out there and she kept her distance from Punk. Punk did his signature entrance and then took Scarlet's hand. They made their way to the ring holding hands. Punk let go of Scarlet's hand and climbed the turnbuckle. He took the WWE title off his waist and raised it, showing it off to the people in attendance. A few seconds later he got off the turnbuckle, gave his belt to Scarlet and the referee rang the bell. Christian and Jack Swagger decided to start things off. Swagger caught Christian in a waist lock and The All-American American managed to keep it locked in for a few minutes. But then Christian was slowly getting out of it, using his hands to get Swagger's arms off him. Christian twisted Swagger's arm but before he could even do some damage, Swagger took him down with a suplex. Swagger punished Christian some more before tagging in Dolph Ziggler. When Ziggler was in the ring, Christian slapped him hard and his Peeps cheered him on. Christian managed to get back to his corner while holding Ziggler. Christian tapped Punk in and Punk started assaulting Ziggler. The match lasted for fifteen minutes and it ended with Punk giving Ziggler the Macho Man flying elbow drop followed by GTS. The referee raised Punk and Christian's arms as they were declared the winners. Scarlet got inside the ring and returned the belt to Punk and hugged him and Christian. Suddenly, the lights went out. At first, everyone was alarmed. A few seconds later, Chris Jericho's music started playing and Jericho came out, wearing his lite-brite jacket. He was clapping his hands for Punk and his team. He then brought the microphone up to his lips.
"Celebrate while you still can Punk, because at Extreme Rules, you'll be facing me in a Chicago Street Fight for the WWE Championship!" Jericho said, receiving a mixed reaction from the crowd in attendance.
Punk smirked confidently. "Oh, I'll have so much fun beating you up in front of my family and friends back in Chicago. And this isn't just about me being the best in the world, this is about me kicking your ass!"
"Just make sure you show up at Extreme Rules sober, Punk! Because I believe you're not right now and I have proof that you have alcohol in your system. Roll the clip!" Jericho said.
Before Punk could even react, a clip started playing on the titantron. It was taken a few hours before the show and Punk could be seen entering an Irish pub. A few moments later Punk came out and he covered his head with the hood of his jacket. The crowd started chanting Punk's name.
"Am I not allowed to meet and have a meal with my Irish friend at an Irish pub?" Punk said and the crowd cheered him on. "Do you want to come here and smell my breath, Jericho? Come on, get in here and smell it!"
Scarlet put a hand on Punk's shoulder and so did Christian, because Punk looked ready to attack Jericho. But Jericho just wickedly grinned at him before walking away. Punk's music then started to play and he raised the WWE title with both of his hands. Scarlet and Christian clapped for Punk as he stood on the bottom right turnbuckle with both of his arms raised as he held the WWE title.
After the show, some of the Superstars and the Divas went straight to a fancy restaurant to prepare the place for John Cena's surprise birthday party. Dawn told John a few days ago that she wanted to throw him an extravagant party at the ballroom of the hotel that they were all staying at for tonight, but John told her that he didn't want to celebrate his thirty-fifth birthday. So she asked Randy, Phil, and some of their friends to help her plan a surprise birthday party instead. Randy and Phil had successfully persuaded John to come with them to the restaurant and when the three of them arrived, everyone showered John with silly strings and confetti.
"Surprise! Happy birthday John!"
Everyone then started singing Happy Birthday and then Liz, his wife, came out of nowhere and stood in front of him, holding a circular cake with thirty-five lit candles on them. John grinned and looked at everyone. When everyone was done singing Happy Birthday, he blew out the candles and kissed his wife on the mouth. Everybody clapped their hands. John thanked everyone and said that the party officially starts now. Wrapping an arm around his wife's shoulder, the two of them went to the long dining table. Food was just being served. Randy and Phil took their seats at the table. Randy's wife Samantha was there, and she was sitting beside him. There were two empty seats beside Phil. John guessed that those seats were probably reserved for Dawn and Jay. John told his wife to go and take her seat at the table now. He wondered where Dawn was, because he wanted to thank her for throwing him this surprise birthday party. From the corner of his left eye, he saw a redhead wearing a hot pink flannel shirt with three-fourth sleeves and the shirt was tucked in a black, shiny high-waist shorts. The redhead was heading to the back exit of the restaurant. Thinking that it might be Dawn, John followed the woman. He opened the back exit door and found himself standing in small exit steps. In front of him, just a few feet away, was Dawn and Jay kissing. Jay got inside his rental car and drove out of the parking lot. Dawn waved at him and she was walking towards the back exit door. Just as she was about to open the door, John grabbed her wrist and she gasped. She rolled her eyes and took in a sigh of relief when she discovered that it was just John and not some maniac who wanted to kidnap and rape her.
"John, you scared me! What you are you doing out here? Shouldn't you be inside with Liz?" Dawn said as she put her left hand on her chest. Her heart was beating rapidly from the shock.
"I followed you out here because I wanted to thank you for throwing this party. And how did you manage to make Liz go here?" John asked. Dawn didn't know Liz at all and he didn't bothered introducing them to each other.
"You're welcome," Dawn smirked. "Well, Randy's wife Sam helped me contact her and to know that she was in town with you, I knew I had to tell her about this party."
John sighed. "Dee, she's not in town with me."
"I'm confused now." Dawn said as she scratched the back of her head.
"How about I tell you all about it?" John told her as he opened the door. "After this party's over?"
Dawn nodded. "Sounds good to me."
And with that, Dawn and John went back inside the restaurant. He asked her why Jay left and she told him that the guy was feeling really sick. Dawn then told John that Jay said Happy Birthday and John told her to tell him thanks. The party was in full swing now. The dance floor was crowded, a Daft Punk song was playing, and their friends were enjoying their meal. Dawn took the empty chair beside Phil while John took the one beside her. He could since Jay was gone. He tried to look for Liz at the table, but apparently, she disappeared.
"Liz had to go, John. She said that she was tired and needed to rest." Randy told John, who had noticed that he was looking for his wife - soon to be ex-wife.
John just nodded and Dawn looked at him. He didn't seem to mind at all that his wife wasn't there celebrating his birthday with him. He even looked relieved when Randy told him that she was gone. To Dawn, it just didn't made any sense. What's going on with John and Liz?
An hour later, everybody was done eating and only a few people were left at the table. Randy and Sam left a few minutes after they finished their meal because they wanted to spend some time together and with their daughter. Mike was still there and he was talking to Kevin and Eve. Matt was taking pictures with John so he could tweet it and probably put it on Z! True Long Island Story, and Phil was eating some chocolate-covered strawberries with Dawn.
"Is there something wrong with John and Liz?" Dawn asked Phil out of curiosity.
"I think you'll have to ask John yourself, Dee." Phil told her as he took a bite out of the strawberry that he was holding. John was standing in front of them with Matt and the two were laughing at their jokes.
"Well, John seems alright - thrilled even - that Liz is gone. I mean, what kind of husband are you if you don't want your wife by your side? I just don't get him." Dawn rolled her eyes as she dipped her strawberry in the small bowl of whipped cream.
"It feels so good to not be married yet." Phil chuckled.
Dawn chuckled as well. "But seriously Phil - what's up with John?"
Phil sighed. He wanted to tell Dawn but if John finds out that he told her before he could, John's going to be pissed at him. But Phil didn't want to lie to her, so he took a deep breath and decided to tell her. He'd rather have John mad at him instead of Dawn. "John's getting a divorce from Liz."
Dawn dropped her half-eaten strawberry on the table. "What?"
She said it a little too loud, making the other people who were sitting at the table turn their heads to look at them. Dawn swallowed hard as Phil looked down. He then looked at her. "He'd been thinking about getting a divorce for months. I never thought he'd actually do it."
"Why would he want to get a divorce?" Dawn whispered into Phil's ear.
"I really wish I knew. They've been together for a long time." Phil sighed.
Dawn nodded. "Yeah. What they had had gone down the drain just like that."
Before Phil could reply, John took Dawn's left hand and tried to drag her out of her seat.
"Let's dance, Dee!" John said, a wide grin plastered on his face. His dimples were showing.
Knowing that she couldn't say no, Dawn just stood up from her chair, leaving Phil all by himself as he ate some yummy strawberries.
Something About Us by Daft Punk was playing now and Dawn recognized the song. John was looking at her and saw the way she rolled her eyes.
"Seems to me that you don't like this song at all." John said, putting his hands on her waist.
Dawn put her hands on his broad shoulders and chuckled. "I just found it appropriate."
"Why?" John asked.
"Listen." Dawn told him plainly.
John went silent and then a few seconds later, he realized how the song fit them. They were in the darker part of the dance floor now, where the laser lights don't pass by too often. "It is appropriate."
"I told you." Dawn chuckled.
"I miss us." John told her as he looked into her eyes.
Dawn bit her lower lip and looked down. When she looked up, John was still looking at her and she can't figure out the expression on his face. "John, you know I'm with Jay now."
"Oh I know," John sighed, looking into her blue eyes. "But I just wanted you to know that."
Dawn looked around to avoid looking at John's blue orbs. Finally, she fixed her eyes on him and decided to ask about Liz. "I know the party's not over yet, but what's up with you and Liz?"
John shrugged. "She's not happy with me anymore. Can't keep her in my life if she wants me out of hers."
Dawn bit her lower lip. "I'm sorry."
"You have nothing to be sorry for." John smiled at her, his dimples appearing on his face once again.
When the song ended, another song by Daft Punk started to play and this time it was Derezzed, from the TRON: Legacy soundtrack. John and Dawn decided to dance their pants off with the rest of their colleagues, but John kept her close to him.
On the restaurant's balcony, Nick was watching the two of them like a hawk ready to strike. Matt approached him and tapped on his shoulder.
"What?" Nick hissed as he turned his head to look at Matt, who was wearing his Broski shirt.
"So are you just going to stare at the two of them all night?" Matt asked, referring to John and Dawn. "Come on, there's some hot chicks at the bar."
"Not interested." Nick replied, fixing his eyes at Dawn and John.
Matt just groaned and went to the bar on his own. Suddenly, Nick gasped at what he saw on the dancefloor - Dawn and John making out. John's hands were all over her while Dawn's hands was tugging on the collar of his t-shirt. Nick quickly took his phone out and started taking pictures of the two. As he continued taking pictures, Matt came back with a beer bottle in his hand. He squinted his eyes, trying to get a better look at what Nick was taking a picture of. When he was able to get a good look at it, he almost choked on his beer.
"Was that John and Dawn making out?" Matt said as he walked towards Nick, standing behind his friend.
Nick brought his phone down and quickly shoved it back inside his pocket. "Yes."
"What the hell!" Matt said, completely baffled from what he just saw. "Let me see it again."
"I would love show it to you again, but only one person needs to see these pictures." Nick smirked deviously.
Matt swallowed his beer. "Who? You're not talking about-"
"Yes, I'm talking about Mr. Vince McMahon himself." Nick's smirk turned into a wicked grin.
Dawn was sitting on a sandstone counter with the sink beside her. John was standing in between her legs and her legs were wrapped around his waist. He was kissing her fiercely and he had managed to coerce her into kissing him back using his talented tongue. His hands were sliding up and down on the sides of her thighs and she could feel his erection through the material of her high-waist shorts. John's left hand then moved to the zipper on the side of her shorts, but before he could pull the tab down, Dawn took his hand. John stopped kissing her and looked at her with a slightly frustrated expression on his face.
"What is it, Dee?" He asked, panting.
Dawn bit her lower lip. "John, we have to stop this. You're married and I'm in a serious relationship. This isn't right at all."
John sighed. He took a step backward. "I just want what we had back."
"You know we can't have what we had before back." Dawn told him.
"We could have it back if you want to get it back." John replied, his blue eyes smoldering.
"But I don't want it back!" Dawn replied, her voice a bit louder now.
"I should've gotten the divorce four years ago, when we had something going on." John sighed.
Dawn closed her eyes for a moment and looked down. When she looked up, she shook her head. "John, please. Stop."
"Alright. Oh Dee, I wish I met you first instead of Liz."
John caressed the side of Dawn's face as she sighed. His touch was soft and soothing. And with that, John kissed her on the forehead and smiled sadly at her before stepping out of the bathroom, leaving her there all by herself. She stood up from the counter and quickly locked the door. Suddenly, she sunk down to the cold floor and started crying. She brought her knees up to her chest and placed her chin on top of her knees. She started getting mad at herself. What has she done?
Author's note: This chapter should've been up a week ago, but I got lazy and ended up procrastinating and doing other things instead of writing this. So yeah, I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter! If you have anything to say, feel free to leave a review. I love hearing from you guys, keeps me motivated to continue writing this story. :D And oh, don't forget to check out All Roads Lead To You, a new story of mine which features Cody Rhodes. I'm also writing a new story featuring CM Punk and I'm planning to write a one-shot featuring AJ Styles. So yeah, don't give up on me okay? :)