(Monday Night Raw)

The First Army were all in the ring to address the hellacious brawl with Bliss Kingdom last week, especially the shocking aid and addition of Elleon Astralis for the rebel faction.

The Army's leader, Lacey got on the mic.

Lacey: last week was a huge turn of events; we sent a message to Bliss Kingdom on how dominant we are by the numbers, but something turned up as the Shadow Ninja himself came to the aid of the little runt's 3rd class group

The crowd cheered as they recalled Elleon helping Bliss Kingdom repeal the First Army's bombarding attack.

Lacey: I want to address the Shadow Ninja himself; at Battleground you'll be facing Jordan Devlin

The Irish Ace smirked to the camera.

Lacey: and as for the Intercontinental Championship tournament after Battleground; that prestigious title will be coming to the First Army because we have five talented individuals representing us: my fellow First Army co-founder, Johnny Gargano, the Irish Ace Jordan Devlin, the Messiah of the Backbreaker Roderick Strong, Der Ring General WALTER and...

Lacey paused for Adam to do his world famous taunt.

Adam: ADAM COLE BAY-BAY!

(Bliss Kingdom's theme plays)

Lacey and the First Army turned around and see Bliss Kingdom coming out while the crowd cheered and the Lady had an irritated look on her face.

Lexi: hi Lacey, I want you and your Army to meet a new friend of ours, his name is Elleon Astralis

The Shadow Ninja stared daggers at the First Army with an emotionless look on his face.

Lexi: surprised?

Lacey: this war will erupt this Sunday at Battleground, and that Intercontinental title that was formerly held by your Legendary Wrestler will come to us

Lexi: that won't happen because in this tournament, there are three strong and talented individuals representing us: the Kingslayer Seth Rollins

The crowd cheered and they chanted "burn it down!"

Lexi: the American Nightmare Travis Sharp!

The crowd cheered loud while Billie gave Travis a kiss on the cheek.

Lexi: and of course, my baby and the Pinoy Pharaoh Alex Auditore!

Alex smirked and crossed his arms while his hands were in the too sweet gesture. Then Lexi handed the mic to Finn.

Finn: I want to get this out, so everybody will know; I made a phone call last week and I talked to somebody over at NXT UK

Ringkampf, Jordan and Rhea were curious of who the Demon King talked to last week.

Finn: I asked him if he wanted to join our cause and he said he's happy to, even his girlfriend also wants in on this fight

Tommaso grabbed the mic from Lacey.

Tommaso: who did you recruit?!

Finn: you'll find out after Battleground

Johnny: whoever you have, we'll take them and all of you will go down with them

Finn: you don't want to mess with this guy and his girlfriend trust me and Ciampa since you're begging for a hint, I'll give it to you; Rhea, Jordan, WALTER; all of you had history with this guy and his girlfriend

The three Army members thought to themselves of who the two Superstars are. Then the mentor to Bliss Kingdom and co-founder, Randy took to the mic

Randy: well let's just put aside of who these mystery people are because I want to address the three gentlemen who called their group Ringkampf; I'm talking to you Aichner, WALTER and Barthel

Ringkampf stared at Randy.

Randy: now Marcel Barthel, I heard of your career in this German wrestling promotion called wXw and I have to admit, you got some great stuff. Your father, Axel Dieter Sr. was one of the best technical wrestlers in Europe, but let me tell you something kid; he's not as great as my father, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr.

Marcel stared daggers at the Viper.

Randy: now you and I have something in common; we're both born into this business, we've won championships in our careers, but how many world titles did you win, Barthel?

Marcel grew more irritated, and his Ringkampf brethren WALTER and Fabian tried to calm him down, but he can't take more of Randy's insults, so he grabbed the mic.

Marcel: Randy Orton, ich möchte Sie heute zu einem Match herausfordern! (Randy Orton, I want to challenge you to a match tonight!)

WALTER: he wants to fight you tonight

Randy: if you're looking for a fight tonight, then you got it, but Marcel you will feel the pain of the three most destructive letters in sports entertainment and that is R-K-O.

Randy handed the mic to Alex.

Alex: Ringkampf, this Sunday will be your struggle...

He handed the mic to Travis.

Travis: and this match will be your nightmare

Lexi: now Lacey, I have a proposal for you

Lacey: and what is this proposal?

Lexi: a tag team match this Sunday; me and Billie versus you and Rhea

Lacey: a proposal that I gladly accept, you're on!

Then the Baddest Woman on the Planet took the mic.

Ronda: Becky, I hope that title is shined up real nice because it's coming back to me

Becky: speaking some wise words, Ronnie; may I remind you that you tapped out in front of 75,000 people at WrestleMania?

The crowd chanted "you tapped out!" while Ronda had an angry look on her face and Becky raised the Raw Women's title.

Becky: and this Sunday, you'll tap again and to make sure this will be a clean fight, my fellow Horsewomen will be at ringside to make sure your friends won't get in the way

Then Kyle got on the mic.

Kyle: hey Finn, Josh; if you guys retain this Sunday, we want a shot at those Raw Tag Team titles

Josh: well you have to earn your shot, mate

Finn: no matter if it's us or our opponents Aleister Black Ricochet; you're gonna lose

Lexi fired the last shot.

Lexi: bow down to Bliss Kingdom

Bliss Kingdom and the First Army stared each other down as the show went to commercial.

(10 minutes later, backstage)

Randy just finished wrapping his hands with tape before Travis and Alex walked in.

Alex: mentor, Marcel will have WALTER and Fabian at his corner, so let us be in your corner

Randy: that will be a good strategy because they'll try to distract me

Travis: I'll try to avoid WALTER's chops

Randy: time to send a message to Marcel and Ringkampf

Travis: lead the way, Randy

The three men got out of the locker room, but Alex and Travis were pulled back by Lexi and Billie.

Lexi: be careful of Ringkampf babe

Billie: watch for WALTER's chops, my love

Alex: I'll be okay babe

Travis: I'll avoid them

The two girls kissed their boyfriends, and the American Nightmare and the Pinoy Pharaoh left with the Viper.

(In the ring, Ringkampf's theme plays)

Announcer: the following contest is scheduled for one fall; introducing first, accompanied by WALTER and Fabian Aichner, representing Ringkampf, from Hannover, Germany; weighing in at 210 pounds, Marcel Barthel!

Ringkampf made their class entrance while the crowd sang their theme. They got in the ring and waited for the Viper.

(Voices by Rev Theory plays)

Announcer: and his opponent, accompanied by Travis Sharp and Alex Auditore, representing Bliss Kingdom, from St. Louis, Missouri; weighing in at 250 pounds, the Viper Randy Orton!

The Viper got in the ring and did his vintage pose.

(The bell rang)

Randy and Marcel locked up with the Viper winning the test of strength. Then Marcel got Randy in a headlock, but the Viper got out of it by pushing Barthel to the ropes and execute a dropkick.

Marcel backed up to the corner while Randy did his pose and the Bliss Kingdom taunt.

(End of match)

Marcel executed a diving European uppercut on Randy.

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Randy kicked out.

Marcel went to the top turnbuckle to hit another diving European uppercut. He measured the Viper as Randy got to his feet; Marcel jumped, but he was caught in a midair RKO.

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WALTER and Fabian broke up the pin.

The referee called for the bell and ended the match in a disqualification. WALTER and Fabian landed punches on the Viper, but Alex and Travis quickly slid in the ring to even the odds.

Travis was slugging it out with WALTER while Alex was fighting with Fabian; Randy and Marcel went back to trading punches with each other.

WALTER went for his signature knife edge chop, but Travis saw it coming and he ducked it and hit Der Ring General with Sharp Attack. Fabian got Alex in the powerbomb position, but the Pinoy Pharaoh got out of it and rolled through and hits an AKO.

Ringkampf went into retreat mode as Randy, Alex and Travis stood tall in the ring.

(Backstage)

Randy, Alex and Travis went in the locker room.

Seth: you guys were beating the hell out of each other

Randy: I could've got that win if Fabian and WALTER didn't interfere

Chase: well at least you three sent a message to them

Travis: yeah

Charlotte: babe, how about you and Drew?

Chase: well he and I are ordered to not have any contact with each other until Sunday or the match gets called off

Ryan: and I have a match against your student, Finn

Finn: intimidate him as much as you can

Ryan: do you have a grudge against him?

Bayley: I'll tell you since he told me the story

Ryan: go on

Bayley: well to make the long story short; Jordan almost killed one of Finn's students in the ring after botching a move

Ryan: oh my god

The rest of the group listened and they were shocked.

Finn: but that student is okay

Ryan: don't worry Finn; Jordan hasn't wrestled anyone like me and he'll meet the Shadow Ninja

Billie: and as for Lacey and Rhea; Lexi and I will take care of them

Lexi: that's right, Billie

Travis: well babe, be careful of Rhea; you've seen what she did to Tegan Nox

Billie: don't worry my love, I'll make her pay

The Kingdom packed up and left the arena.

(At the hotel, 11:30 pm)

Lexi was cuddling with Alex in the bed while they talked about Battleground.

Lexi: after Battleground, you'll have to focus on the Intercontinental title tournament

Alex: I know babe

Lexi: a chance for you to win a championship

Alex: that's true; we've been too busy fighting a faction

Lexi giggled.

Lexi: but I want to give you something for luck on Sunday and for the tournament

Alex: and what will that be?

Lexi bit her lower lip.

Alex: never mind I already know what it is

Lexi: come here

She pulled Alex in and the two had a make out session. The Goddess went down to his neck while the Pinoy Pharaoh massaged her back. After a few minutes of kissing, Lexi pulled back all giggling and blushing.

Lexi: I love you babe and good luck this Sunday

Alex: I love you too and good luck to you too babe

They kissed one more time before going to sleep in each other's arms.

(Billie and Travis' room)

The Femme Fatale and the American Nightmare were making out on the couch with Billie sitting on Travis' lap. They pulled back and talked.

Billie: you ready for this Sunday, my love?

Travis: yeah I'm teaming with Alex and one of WWE's all time greats

Billie: you three gonna win and after that you have the tournament to focus

Travis: it will be a hell of a match if it's down to me and Alex or Seth

Billie: no matter who wins, it will be a great match and the title is gonna come back to Bliss Kingdom

Travis: this will be for our fallen brother

Billie: well now let's go to bed

Travis: okay

Billie: carry me, babe

Travis carried Billie bridal style to the bed while the Femme Fatale planted kisses on his cheek. The American Nightmare set her down on the bed. As he was about to leave, Billie stopped him.

Billie: where you going, baby?

Travis: I'm gonna sleep on the couch

Billie: no, come sleep with me here

Travis: alright, since we're boyfriend and girlfriend

Billie held her arms out and Travis went to the bed and hugged and kissed his girlfriend. Billie laid on Travis' chest while he wrapped his arm around her to make her comfortable.

Billie: I love you

Travis looked at her and smiled.

Travis: I love you too

Then they went to sleep.