Chapter 17: A Game of Moustache Bruise

A few days after The Purge of NXT by the McMahons, Bliss Kingdom looks for hope as William and Toni have rejoined them in their ranks along with three of the Fil-Brit Brawler's closest friends. News from various wrestling articles talked about NXT's purge, and the fans were really pissed off, as what they feel is close to the independent scene in the WWE is now gone. Most of NXT's top stars either went back to ROH, PROGRESS, NJPW or PWG.

At Raw, William and Toni rejoined Bliss Kingdom in their locker room. They brought with them is now a memory fragment of the black and yellow brand, their now defunct championship titles.

Lexi: it's unfortunate of what happened to NXT and NXT UK, guys

William: and the only thing we have are these

Toni: now they mean nothing

Alex: the question is, where was Triple H, the man in charge

Josh: he just disappeared from the radar

Travis: they can't just shut down a whole brand and training facility

Ryan: well of course, they're the bosses

Dario: it's more of abusive power

As Raw was about to go live, the segments were listed:

Women's Rumble winner Peyton Royce decides

Alex Auditore confronts Buddy Murphy following Rumble controversy

Blood Shepherd confronts WWE Champion Drew McIntyre

Pierce Johnson and Colby Newfer vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Andrade - Non-title match

Randy Orton vs. Shane McMahon with Batista

Becky: I wonder who you'll pick Peyton

Peyton: I won the women's Rumble, so it's up to me

Becky: if you pick me, we'll have a hell of a fight, lass

The first segment is the decision for Peyton to choose who she'll face at WrestleMania for her title opportunity.

(In the ring)

Peyton came out to a standing ovation from the crowd after her surprise return at the Rumble. She took in the cheering crowd as the Venus Fly Trap began to speak.

Peyton: thank you guys for your support last Sunday. It was an emotional roller coaster ride

The crowd cheered and clapped.

Peyton: now as winner of the women's Rumble, I have a very important decision to make

She smiled as Becky's music played. The Man and Raw Women's Champion made her way down the ring following a successful defense against Nikki Bella. She got in the ring and too sweet Peyton.

(Like a Lady plays)

The new SmackDown Women's Champion, the Sassy Southern Belle made her way with the title over her shoulder, her purse hanging from her left arm and her class hat. With both champions in the ring, Peyton has to think wisely of her decision. The Venus Fly Trap dropped the mic and looked at both champions. 

She went up to Becky and the Man rose her title up; the Corporate Lady assumed she was safe from Peyton, but what happened next threw her off guard. Becky and Peyton were still looking eye to eye with serious faces, but Peyton gave a smirk and too sweet the Man before going right up to Lacey's face, confirming that the Venus Fly Trap is going after the SmackDown Women's Champion.

The Southern Belle showed signs of fear as she slowly backed away, but she was pushed by Becky, giving Peyton the opportunity to nail the SmackDown Women's Champion with the spinning heel kick. The SmackDown Women's title match is set for WrestleMania.

Lacey Evans (c) vs. Peyton Royce - Singles match for the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania

Peyton and Becky walked to the Kingdom's locker room where the Venus Fly Trap was met with a hug and kiss from her fiance Josh and a hug from her best friend Billie.

The next segment was filled with controversy as Alex looks to confront the new United States Champion Buddy Murphy after eliminating the Pharaoh from the men's Rumble match when the Best Kept Secret is not even in the match. 

Alex: time to make him pay

Lexi: babe, do what you must; destroy my ex-fiance

The Goddess saw that Alex's eyes is filled with rage and vengeance; she calmed him down momentarily by kissing his cheek and neck. The Pharaoh's mentor put his hand on his shoulder and nodded at him. Then Alex left the locker room.

(In the ring)

Fearing that Alex may get to him, Murphy requested security to protect him from the Pharaoh. He got on the mic with an arrogant grin while the US title drapes over his shoulder.

Murphy: this past Sunday, I proved to each and everyone of you that I'm the Best Kept Secret. After my Corporate brother fell short because of Blood Shepherd, Mr. McMahon granted me a title match, and I won.

He said as he raised the US title.

Murphy: now I want to talk about my actions I did at the men's Rumble match; I eliminated Alex Auditore from the match, yup I've screwed him out of an opportunity, and I'm proud of what I did.

The crowd booed.

Murphy: now-

The Best Kept Secret was interrupted by Alex's theme. The Pharaoh came out with a look of rage Kratos style on his face. He gritted his teeth and his hands were all clenched in fists. Alex didn't had a mic, he rather speak with his fists. As he went down the ramp, Murphy ordered the platoon of security guards to stop the Pharaoh.

Murphy: whoa whoa okay Alex, I know you're angry of what I did at the Rumble

Alex listened while still keeping that look of rage on his face.

Murphy: I want to know something; did my ex-fiance Alexa turned Larry Steve into bacon yet?

That blew a fuse in Alex's tank as he took out the security with vicious right hands and threw one of them in the barricade. He ran into the ring and tackled the US champion to the ground and landed punches filled with rage. Murphy tried to go the offense, but he was overpowered. Alex got Murphy up and fazed the Best Kept Secret with a clothesline and a superkick, sending the champion on his knees. Alex saw the position Murphy was in; he positioned himself in front of the turnbuckle and waited for Murphy to stand. As he launched, the Pharaoh was stopped by two security guards holding him back, giving Murphy time to roll out of the ring.

Alex laid waste of the two security guards and gave them both back to back AKOs. Murphy could only watch in horror as what Alex was about to do next to one of them. Alex got his eyes on one of the guards on his knees, and then he did his mentor's rare move, the controversial punt kick.

Murphy was horrified as he was frozen in fear. Then Alex got his eyes on the US title in the ring. He picked it up while Murphy shouted to give him his title. Alex set the title down on the apron and Murphy snatched it away before retreating up the ramp.

(Backstage)

Travis: damn Alex

Dario: he went all hell on Murphy

Randy: I taught him too well

Lexi: you did, but he defended me from Murphy's insult on Larry Steve

Finn: remind me not to get on his bad side

Chase: me too

Then Alex came in taking deep breaths. Lexi calmed him down with a hug.

Alex: I gave Murphy a preview of his future

Lexi: he's now scared

Alex: no one insults Larry Steve like that

Travis: and it looks like you're targeting his United States Championship

Alex: yup

Travis: Murphy's in a whole world of mind games and pain

The next segment was the confrontation between men's Rumble winner Dario aka Blood Shepherd and new WWE Champion Drew McIntyre as the Duke of the Balkans chose the Scottish Psychopath for his title opportunity at WrestleMania.

Dario: time to confront my long time rival

Kairi: I hope you send him message, babe

Dario: oh you know I will, princess

The Pirate Princess gave Dario a kiss before he left.

(In the ring)

The Scottish Psychopath was in the ring with the WWE title.

McIntyre: at the Royal Rumble, I ended Kofi Kingston's 11 year Cinderella story by taking his WWE Championship. Now, I already have a challenger, the thorn by my side Blood Shepherd

It didn't take too long for Blood Shepherd to respond to Drew as the Duke makes his way out of the ring.

Shepherd: I made my intentions clear McIntyre, I'm coming for your title at WrestleMania

The two stared daggers at one another.

McIntyre: that's not the only thing why I invited you out here; I'm out here for a challenge

Shepherd: what is this challenge?

McIntyre: a 10 man tag team match for next week

Shepherd: challenge accepted, you Psychopath

McIntyre: and allow me to introduce my teammates

The Corporation's theme played and out came the Raw Tag Champs the Revival, Corbin and Lashley. They got in and stood along side the WWE Champion.

McIntyre: I got my team, who's in yours?

(Backstage)

William: I'm gonna call them now

Toni: go on babe

William took out his phone.

???: William

William: let's go now

???: got it

He ended the call.

William: gotta go

Toni: okay

She gave William a quick kiss before the Fil-Brit Brawler left.

(In the ring)

McIntyre: so you have no one on your team? Looks like it's gotta be a handicap match-

A theme interrupted them.

Out came the WWE United Kingdom Champion William Tuazon; he went in and stood side by side with Shepherd as the two Bliss Kingdom members too sweet.

William: for those who don't know, my name is William Tuazon, and I was one of NXT UK's top stars until your boss purged our brand; now I'm here to be Blood Shepherd's partner

Then Corbin took the mic.

Corbin: doesn't matter, it's still a handicap match; the five of us against the two of you

William smirked.

William: you've been mistaken Mr. Corbin, because I didn't come alone

William dropped the mic and smirked before another familiar theme played.

Shepherd and William's partners were three top stars of the now defunct NXT UK; the stable trio of Trent Seven, Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne aka British Strong Style. The three British wrestlers walked down to the ring and stood with William and Shepherd. Then a brawl broke out between the 10 men. The brawl ended with B.S.S., Shepherd and William standing tall as McIntyre, Corbin, Lashley and the Revival retreated.

(Backstage)

Alex: William's got good friends

Carmella: we can trust those three

Pierce: hell yeah

Kairi: now that's what I call a surprise

Toni: my William, always full of surprises

Few minutes later, B.S.S., William and Dario came in.

Miz: it seems we got some more allies

Trent: yes

Lexi: Trent, Pete, Tyler

Tyler: all of you know why we're here

Kevin: the Purge of NXT

Finn: it's unfortunate

Pete: the three of us want to help as well

Charlotte: you three are welcome in our fight

Lexi: right, all of us in this room have a common enemy in Vince McMahon

Trent: NXT UK was our home until the purge happened

Bayley: most of us here were born NXT black and yellow

Sasha: Bayley and I made history

Kevin: I made my name there

Finn: I was the longest reigning NXT champion

Roman: the Big Dog was born in NXT

Lexi: so Pete, Tyler, Trent; we're glad to have you join us

With that proclamation by the Goddess, British Strong Style has aligned themselves with the rebels with hope to bring NXT and NXT UK back.

The next segment was a non-title tag team match between Shinsuke and Andrade, the SmackDown Tag Champs and Colby and Pierce.

Pierce: looks like we're up, mate

Colby: let's kick some Corporate ass

Carmella: good luck you two

Liv: and be careful!

Carmella gave Pierce a good luck kiss on the cheek while Liv hugged Colby with her arms and legs wrapped around him. Then the two left the locker room.

Pierce: the way Liv hugged you though

Colby: shut up man

(In the ring)

After entrances were made, Pierce and Andrade started locking up.

(Colby and Pierce vs. Andrade and Nakamura highlights)

After hitting Pierce with a back elbow, El Idolo crawled to tag in the King of Strong Style while the DemonChild looks to tag the Thrill Seeker. Colby and Nakamura made the tags and the two went to war.

(End of match)

Colby was fazed from Nakamura's axe kick and the Rockstar looks to end it with a Kinshasa, but Pierce slid in and hits Shinsuke with the Whiplash and nailing Andrade with the Case-Closer. Colby saw Nakamura on the ground and hits the 4th Emerald, pinning the tag team champions in the process.

Colby and Pierce walked back in a celebratory mood as they were greeted with hugs from Carmella and Liv and applause from the group.

Lexi: hope this sets you two for a tag team title opportunity down the road 

Colby: hopefully

Pierce: damn right

Liv: you did so well, Colby!

Colby: thanks

Carmella: I hope you two win those titles

Pierce: me too

The final segment was a one on one between Bliss Kingdom's co-founder Randy Orton and the Corporation's co-founder Shane with the Animal in the corner.

Randy: time to kick Shane's ass

Alex: good luck mentor

Randy nodded and left the locker room.

(In the ring)

Shane was ready while Batista gave him some encouragement. Then the Viper made his entrance while he locked eyes with the so called "best in the world."

(Orton vs. Shane highlights)

It was 75% Randy Orton for the match as he was all over Vince's son. However, the tables were turned as Batista sneak attacked the Viper while the referee was busy with Shane.

(End of match)

As Orton looks to RKO Shane, Batista came in and attacked the Viper, causing a DQ win in the Viper's favor. Alex ran out the ring to help his mentor by landing punches to Shane and Batista, but then Murphy came running out to brawl with Alex. It was 3 on 2 against the mentor-protege as Shane directed traffic as he ordered Batista and Murphy to keep attacking. Then a surprise theme played which cause the crowd to cheer loudly.

Out came Stephanie's husband, Vince's son-in-law and Shane's brother-in-law, the Game himself, Triple H.

Batista, Shane and Murphy clapped as the Game walked down the ring. Triple H got in the ring and embraced his brother-in-law.

Shane and Batista held the prone body of the Viper while Murphy held Alex and forced the Pharaoh to watch. As Triple H raised his fist up, he connected with a punch that surprised everyone.

The Game punched his brother-in-law in the face much to the surprise of the crowd. The Cerebral Assassin took out his blazer and landed punches on Batista, Shane and Murphy.

Alex and Randy got back up and threw Batista and Murphy out; then they connected punches to Shane before Triple H flattened him with a spinebuster.

(Backstage)

All of Bliss Kingdom were surprised to see the Game help Randy and Alex.

Lexi: he's here

Finn: my NXT father

Becky: this is awesome

Seth: this is bad for Shane

(In the ring)

Triple H got Shane up and positioned the best in the world for his patented Pedigree. He dropped Shane's face into the canvas while the crowd cheered. Then the Game stared at Alex and Randy; the crowd cheered loud as the 14 time champion held his hand out in the Too Sweet gesture. The Viper and the Pharaoh grinned and connected the too sweet with the Game. Then Triple H ended the show by raising Alex and Randy's arms, signifying that the Game has aligned himself with Bliss Kingdom.

(Backstage)

The group were shocked and happy to see Triple H on their side.

Finn: we've gained a powerful ally, Lex

Lexi: yes, one hell of an ally

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