ECW & SmackDown Filming: February 16, 2010
"So my ring gear just made it to your place, so we can grab it when we get home tomorrow, and my Hall of Fame dress is finished getting altered, so we need to pick that up this week too." I explain to Randy.
"Well, look at you being all prepared for WrestleMania weekend already." Randy responds.
"I'm not all prepared yet."
"What isn't prepared yet?"
"Well for starters, we need to get you a suit and have it fitted. I put a lot of work into finding my dress and getting it altered, so you're going to be coordinated with me whether you like it or not."
"Hey, you're the boss. In regards to the Hall of Fame, I'm just following your lead."
"Fair enough, but also, I won't be all prepared for WrestleMania until I have a match."
"I'm sure you'll get one."
"I want to be that confident, but what if I don't? There's only going to be one Divas match I'm sure, and you already know they're doing a Triple Threat between you, Ted, and Cody. I haven't heard anything, and honestly, I'm going to be pissed if I'm not in a WrestleMania match because this has been the best year of my career so far."
"Well, I don't think you have anything to worry about. They'd be stupid to not put you in a WrestleMania match. Anyway, what's your plans for tonight? I'm just here since you have to be so fill me in on what you've got going on."
"Well, for ECW, I'm wrestling Layla and Beth in a Triple Threat match, as you were already aware, and that's it. As for SmackDown, I have nothing, but Michelle, Mickie, and Eve are having their own Triple Threat. Figured I'd hang around for that and help build some hype for our Elimination Chamber match on Sunday."
"And that train of thought right there is exactly why I think you have nothing to worry about in regards to getting a WrestleMania match."
"I hope you're right. You really are just stuck here with me tonight, huh?"
Randy laughs. "I'm not complaining. I'm cool with it. I can find people to spend time with while you're busy. Adam and Jay are both around tonight. I'll probably go see the two of them at least."
"I'm sure they miss you."
"I like to think they do."
("Glamazon" plays)
"This is a Divas match scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Buffalo, New York, Beth Phoenix!"
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 opponents, first, from Miami, Florida, Layla!"
I know I want that girl so bad
I lie awake at night
And think of all the things that I would do
With a girl like that…
"And their opponent, from Saint Louis, Missouri, Marissa!"
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Beth and Layla go after each other first, so I play it smart and don't get involved. The two women fight each other for a while and end up with Beth in position to Superplex Layla. I use this as my opportunity to get involved. I get under Beth and use that to hit a Tower of Doom on both women. I pin Beth.
1…2…kickout!
Since pinning Beth didn't work, I try pinning Layla instead.
1…2…
Layla reverses and rolls me into a pin.
1…2…kickout!
Both of us get up, but Beth immediately catches both of us with a Clothesline. Beth then sends Layla out of the ring before turning her focus onto me. Beth locks me in a Sleeper Hold, but I quickly elbow her to force an escape. I then go to hit Beth with a Superkick, but she grabs my foot and throws me onto the ground. Beth hits me with a DDT before picking me up and hitting me with the Glam Slam. Beth pins me.
1…2…
Layla breaks the pin up. Beth shoves Layla across the ring before throwing me out of it. I hear the two women brawling in the ring and eventually see Layla tossed out of the ring. Beth follows Layla out of the ring and throws her into the steel steps. While Beth is focused on Layla, I grab a steel chair and hit Beth with it. I shove Beth back into the ring before climbing onto the top rope. I hit Beth with a Moonsault before picking her back up and hitting the Chaotic Ending. I pin Beth.
1…2…
Layla pulls me off of Beth and hits me with the Layout before pinning Beth herself.
1…2…3!
"Here is your winner, Layla!"
I rolled out of the ring and watched on as Layla celebrated in the ring. Admittedly, I couldn't be mad about that in the slightest. That was well played by Layla and was just more of a reminder that I couldn't overlook a single person in this Elimination Chamber match.
"So you guys saw that too right?" Michelle asks me and Layla as she's preparing for her own Triple Threat match that's on the SmackDown part of the filming. "Tiffany went to town on Rosa. Tiffany got Rosa good with that Spear."
"Oh trust me, I think everyone saw that." Layla laughs. "And it was well deserved for Rosa."
"Yeah, it was, but do any of us like Tiffany either?" I shrug at the pair of Divas. "I feel like that ECW General Manager role was definitely getting to her head."
"Well, maybe she'll mellow down a bit now. Today was the last episode of ECW anyway."
"Maybe but who knows?"
"Enough about that though." Michelle turns to Layla. "How's things been with you and Cody?"
"Oh things have been fun and all, but we both agreed we really don't have romantic chemistry." Layla laughs. "We're just gonna stay friends but I know you two wanted the gossip, so there you go."
"It is much appreciated. At least you guys have a civil understanding." I smile. "So what's the plan for this Triple Threat match, Chelle?"
"Pick my spots and take my opportunity. I'm gonna also have Layla with me in my corner and might take a page out of your book and use a weapon."
"Not bad, you two make me think this Elimination Chamber match isn't quite every woman for herself though."
Layla shrugs. "Alliances don't hurt a little, but at the end of the day, we're all just looking out for ourselves."
"Point made there. Also that win earlier tonight in our Triple Threat was well played, Layla."
"Well, I might not be the strongest or the most athletic, but I know how to make a good strategy and take my opportunity. I did what I had to do, and Sunday will be the exact same way."
"Glad that we all have an understanding. To be honest though, so long as it's not Eve or Mickie, I can be happy if I'm not Women's Champion on Sunday."
"You still want to win though." Michelle comments.
"I do." I smile. "Just because I would be happy for either of you, it doesn't mean I'm going to be easy on either of you two."
"We wouldn't want it any other way."
I watched on from backstage as the Triple Threat between Michelle, Mickie, and Eve was going on. It didn't matter if I wasn't in the match because I still had much interest in it.
Mickie puts Michelle in a Headlock and hits her with a MickDT. Mickie pins Michelle.
1…2…
Eve breaks the pin up and throws Michelle out of the ring. Eve then hits Mickie with a Neckbreaker before hitting a Standing Moonsault and pinning Mickie.
1…2…
Michelle breaks up the pin before hitting Eve with a Big Boot and pinning her.
1…2…
Beth, who isn't in the match, breaks the pin up and attacks Michelle. She hits Michelle with a Glam Slam before looking at the other Divas. Layla runs in the ring and starts fighting with Beth.
Deciding there's no point in not getting involved, I run in the ring and go after Beth after she drops Layla. We start exchanging Right Hands. Mickie goes after me, but Michelle tackles Mickie, causing the two to also start brawling. Eve goes to get involved, but Layla Dropkicks Eve out of the ring. I catch Beth with a Superkick to knock her out of the ring. Michelle then tosses Mickie out of the ring. Michelle, Layla, and I all look at each other.
"Are you guys good?" I ask.
Layla nods. "I'm good."
"Me too." Michelle agrees. "What about you?"
"I'm good as well." I look at the three women outside of the ring. "Just wanted to put those three back in their places."
You know it's the Mack militant, coming to get it on.
Hey, get outta my way.
I'm coming, the thunder and lightning is striking.
I'm fighting you on the storm…
Teddy Long walks out onto the stage. "Now hold on just a minute, playas. We had a match going on here that never got finished because people who shouldn't have been involved chose to get involved. The Triple Threat match never had a winner because you all wanted to fight, but the fans still deserve a match. So here's what we're gonna do, playas. This Triple Threat match is now going to be the team of Michelle McCool, Layla, and Marissa against the team of Beth Phoenix, Mickie James, and Eve Torres in a Six Diva Tag Team match that starts right now! Holla holla holla."
Michelle, Layla, and I exchanged glances.
Michelle climbs out onto the apron. "I could use a small breather. One of you two can start the match."
Layla looks at me as Beth remains in the ring for the other team. "I'll start."
I join Michelle on the apron as Layla stays in the ring.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Beth and Layla lock up, and Beth quickly gains the advantage. Beth shoves Layla to the ground before just tossing Layla across the ring with ease. Beth then grabs Layla and locks her in a Bear Hug. Layla escapes and tags in Michelle.
The two Divas try to double team Beth, but Beth avoids it and hits both of them with a Clothesline. Layla rolls out of the ring, but I don't go to check on her as I definitely need to stay on the apron in case Michelle needs to tag out.
Beth grabs Michelle but is caught with an elbow to the face. Michelle and Beth start exchanging punches before both women go for a Clothesline, taking each other down. Beth rolls to her corner and tags Mickie in.
Mickie immediately catches Michelle with a Thesz Press and starts unloading punches on her. The referee has to force Mickie off of Michelle, but Mickie catches Michelle with a Neckbreaker and pins her.
1…kickout!
Mickie groans in frustration before grabbing Michelle and getting ready to DDT her. However, Michelle counters with a Back Suplex and bridges to pin Mickie.
1…2…
Eve stomps on Michelle to break the pin. I get in the ring and catch Eve with a Superkick. Beth gets back in the ring and hits me with a Glam Slam, so I roll back out to the apron. Layla catches Beth with a Layout. Mickie grabs Layla and hits her with a MickDT. Michelle catches Mickie with a Big Boot and pins her again.
1…2…kickout!
Mickie tries to surprise Michelle and rolls her into a pin.
1…2…kickout!
Michelle Dropkicks Mickie into the corner of the ring and then Irish Whips Mickie into our corner. Michelle extends a hand out to me, and I tag in. Michelle hits Mickie with a Suplex and I go up to the top rope and hit Mickie with a Crossbody.
1…
Beth pulls me off of Mickie and throws me into the ringpost. Michelle gets back in and tackles Beth out of the ring. Mickie rolls back into her corner and tags in Eve. Eve immediately grabs me and hits me with a Neckbreaker before pinning me.
1…2…kickout!
Eve picks me back up and hits me with a DDT before going for a Standing Moonsault. However, I counter by getting my knees up. Eve groans in pain. I knock Eve to the ground with a Superkick before locking in the Figure Four. Mickie comes into the ring to try to break the submission hold, but Layla catches her and kicks her out of the ring. Eve taps out.
"Here are your winners, the team of Michelle McCool, Layla, and Marissa!"
Layla and I both roll out of the ring and join up with Michelle. The three of us walk up the ramp celebrating together.
However, in the ring, Beth and Mickie both look disappointed with Eve. Eve is starting to get up when Beth grabs her, causing Mickie to immediately leave the ring. Beth looks at Michelle, Layla, and I before hitting the Glam Slam on Eve in the middle of the ring while knowing that everyone who's in this Elimination Chamber match on Sunday had seen her do it.
This Elimination Chamber match on Sunday was going to be tough, maybe the toughest match I've been in so far.