Raw: July 13, 2009

Stephanie, in an attempt to avoid another large brawl, was limiting who could be around during this singles match tonight between Nikki and Michelle. Both Divas were only allowed to bring two allies to be at ringside with them, instead of the whole team. For Nikki, Brie was an obvious choice, and she wanted me to be the other ally out there with her.

"Victory here we come." Brie comments as we're getting ready in our locker-room.

"Obviously, Brie." Nikki responds.

"Just us three dealing with Michelle and two members of Team McCool." I add. "Who do you think she'll pick to bring with her?"

"Probably Layla and Alicia. They are the two she trusts the most."

"Probably."

"Do you think me picking you two is too obvious?"

"Maybe it's what they're expecting, but they don't know what we plan on doing to fight them off and get you this victory tonight. Plus, Brie being out there is always useful if you decide to pull off Twin Magic."

"That's true." Brie adds. "We aren't called double trouble for no reason. You've got this tonight. You're going to win this match against Michelle, no problem."

Nikki puts her makeup on. "That's what I'm hoping for."

"Either way, you do get your hands on Michelle, which is what you wanted." I shrug.

Nikki smirks at me. "And I'm not going to mess up that opportunity. Tonight, I'm going to knock that ego of Michelle's down a few pegs. Even more than after you slapped her last week."

I smile. "Now we're talking."

Brie grins. "And it doesn't matter who Michelle brings with her, we will find a way to have you win, Nikki."

Nikki nods. "Good. Thanks for having my back tonight."

"No problem." I tell Nikki.

"That's what we're here for." Brie comments.

Nikki looks at the time. "Guys, I think it's time to get headed to guerilla."

I also check the time. "I think you're right. Let's go. We've got work to do."

We all stand up before looking at each other and walking out to guerilla.


You can look, but you can't touch

You keep dreaming on the stars above…

"This is a Divas match scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, from Scottsdale, Arizona, being accompanied by Brie Bella and Marissa, Nikki Bella!"

Nikki gets in the ring, and we wait for Michelle and whoever she brings.

You're not enough for me (Oh no no)

Just another man in love with me (Just another man ooh)

Gotta open up your eyes and see (hey, hey Oh well)

You're not enough for me (oh no)...

"And her opponent, she is the WWE Women's Champion, from Palatka, Florida, being accompanied by Natalya and Beth Phoenix, Michelle McCool!"

My jaw drops. She brought Natalya and Beth. The possibility of Michelle bringing those two didn't cross my mind. I groan as the match starts.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Nikki and Michelle lock up. Nikki gets the first few hits in. Michelle starts hitting back. When Nikki takes control again, Beth tries to intervene, but I go to stop it. I pull Beth off the apron. Natalya and Brie are brawling near us. I go to help Brie, but Beth attacks me from behind. She stomps on me a couple times, but I recover and pick her up for a Picture Perfect. This distracts Michelle, and Nikki rolls her into a cradle.

1...2...3!

"Here is your winner, Nikki Bella!"

I hit Beth with a Picture Perfect outside of the ring just before Michelle rolls out of the ring. Beth and Natalya are unconscious. I turn around to come face to face with Jillian and Katie Lea. I knew immediately that they were changing sides and joining Team McCool.

They try to Double Clothesline me, but I duck. Maryse and Eve come around to help and attack Jillian and Katie Lea from behind, and a woman with bright red hair and a Team McCool shirt appears on stage. I immediately recognize that it's Morgan.

"I'm back, ladies, and this time I'm here to stay. The Diva Barrage is going down, no matter what it takes." Morgan drops the microphone before glaring at us while Michelle's theme song plays.


Backstage, the remaining nine members of the Diva Barrage, which were Melina, Candice, Maria, Maryse, Eve, Kelly, Brie, Nikki, and me, were frantic. This betrayal and Morgan's return made things a bit more difficult.

"We're outnumbered. What can we do?" Candice asks, breaking the panicked silence all of us had.

"I don't know. I still can't believe Jillian and Katie betrayed us." Kelly comments.

"I do. With this many of us, there was bound to be someone who would switch sides. We'll just have to work together to figure out what to do next." I say before someone knocks on the door.

I opened it. It's Edge...and Torrie Wilson.

"Thanks, Adam, for showing me where to go. Marissa, I heard what happened." Torrie tells me. "I retired due to back problems, but I want to see if I can come back completely as my problems are not nearly as bad now. Vince just re-signed me, and I want to join you. That is if you'll have me."

"Torrie, do you think I'll ever say no to you?" I pull her into a hug. "Welcome back. I've missed you."

"Well, I wasn't sure, considering I was Michelle's friend in the past too."

"Most of the people here were Michelle's friends at one point." I extend my hand to my old friend. "Welcome to the Diva Barrage, Torrie."

Torrie shook my hand. "Thanks for having me. So what's in the plans?"

"Right now, we've got to find a way to deal with a couple betrayals, and Morgan Ouellet coming back and joining Team McCool."

Torrie raises an eyebrow. "But Michelle is with Chris now, and Morgan…"

"Yeah, Morgan has slept with Chris on numerous occasions and was the woman I caught him cheating on me with. I just figure I don't ask questions at this point. What I'm concerned with right now is that the Diva Barrage and Team McCool are at war, and I plan on winning that war."

"Sounds like a plan."