The following week after recruiting Carmella to the group, Bliss Kingdom were all in battle mode as they prepare for what the Corporation has in store as Stephanie said on SmackDown that there will be hell to pay. 

In the middle of the ring were the vacated Raw Tag Team Championships, after former champions Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish vacated after the First Army's defeat at the hands of Bliss Kingdom at Survivor Series. Fish, O'Reilly and the rest of the Undisputed Era went back to NXT.

(In the arena, No Chance in Hell plays)

Out came the whole Corporation led by the McMahon family. Vince has an announcement regarding the vacated tag titles, but the crowd assumed his "genius" move.

Vince: alright, the Corporation are out here regarding the vacated Raw Tag Team Championships. You see, when the First Army were defeated, the tag champions Fish and O'Reilly decided to vacate the titles for obvious reasons. So, with that out of the way, Shane, Stephanie and I were pondering on what we should do with these titles.

The McMahon family playfully think.

Vince: well, my son Shane had an excellent idea, so son?

Shane: well dad, what should we do with these titles is to give them to a team that defines tag team wrestling, and why not give it to the team we have here, so Scott, Dash step up here please

The Revival stepped up beside the family.

Shane: ladies and gentlemen, your new Raw Tag Team Champions; Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder, the Revival!

The crowd heavily booed of the McMahons' title on the silver platter gimmick. As the Revival proudly hold up their tag titles, their fellow Corporation brethren applauded for them, but the celebration was cut short.

(Rise plays)

Out came the entire Bliss Kingdom faction, with Orton, Bliss and Balor leading the group. Miz and Roman stared daggers at McIntyre and Shane; Alex glared at his archenemy Murphy; Bayley and Sasha glared at the Bellas.

Lexi: typical, the word normally used to describe the McMahons

Stephanie: who the hell think you are coming out here to interrupt this moment?

Lexi: shut up, I'm talking

The crowd cheered as Stephanie was shocked.

Lexi: who gives you the right to hand over those tag titles to a team who didn't earn their way to a shot

The Revival talked trash, but Shane calmed them down.

Lexi: oh hey Corbin, I'm surprised that you're still here after we beat you and your Wolf-Pack; and I see that you still have some people still loyal to you; Lashley, McIntyre and my ex-fiance Murphy

Vince: shut up!

Lexi: got something to say, old man?

Vince: as of matter of fact I do; I want to address the Universal Champion, Chase Destiny

The Limit Breaker crossed his arms while he's holding his title.

Vince: I don't see you as a fitting world champion; it's not in my vision; I do see Bobby Lashley as that fitting champion in my vision

Chase smirked and shook his head; then he grabbed a mic.

Chase: oh Vince, you still have your strange thing of big, sweaty men, huh?

Vince: you watch your words; because at TLC in three weeks, our guy Lashley will give you the beating you deserve in a TLC match!

Chase: bring it on, old man

Stephanie: and Randy, I want to address something, but it's for your protege Alex Auditore

One of Bliss Kingdom's key members stepped up.

Stephanie: Alex, you run around here like some tough guy because you were trained by one of WWE's all time greats, well my father wants to test you on that, because tonight you will be in a 2 on 1 handicap match against your arch rival Buddy Murphy and a mystery partner

Randy: enough games Stephanie; who is this mystery partner?

Stephanie: the mystery partner is someone you know very well Randy, and your protege will find out tonight

Randy tilted his head.

Alex: well whoever this mystery partner is; I'll be ready, and Murphy we still have unfinished business. Now I want to address the McMahons; you see before I came to the WWE, I was just a young man who is a huge WWE fan. I've watched this man, my mentor and second father Randy Orton punted you two in the skull

He said as the Pinoy Pharaoh pointed at Shane and Vince.

Alex: and I also saw that my mentor RKOed you, Stephanie. When this man took me under his wing, he taught me everything and I mean everything; I don't just strike out of nowhere, I can be sadistic if I want, so Murphy whoever you have with you, be ready with a kick to the skull

The Viper looked at his protege and smirked.

Stephanie: bold words, Auditore; I just want to let you know that the mystery partner we arranged is the newest member to the Corporation

Lexi; we care less who it is; my boyfriend will beat them

Shane: how sweet for the Goddess to stand up for her boyfriend; okay, if you call yourself the Goddess, then you and Billie Kay will put those WWE Women Tag Team titles on the line against Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville in a ladder match at TLC!

Billie: once again, giving your members undeserving title shots

Stephanie: oh, you want to see undeserving; how about this Kay; your boyfriend Travis Sharp will defend his Intercontinental Championship in a gauntlet match against Shinsuke Nakamura, Elias and Andrade tonight!

Travis could only smirk as he showed no fear to the McMahons' challenge; he raised his title, sending a warning to Shinsuke, Andrade and Elias that he is ready for the three of them.

Vince: one last thing; Auditore, your handicap match against Murphy and his partner will have a special guest referee, that referee is me, Vincent Kennedy McMahon!

Shane: good luck, you're gonna need it

Alex: I don't need luck, I just want to give your guys an ass whooping

With the final shot, the two factions stared daggers at one another.

(At the Kingdom's locker room)

Pierce: Vince put himself as the referee, are you up for what he has?

Alex: I don't care if he's the referee; I just want to beat Murphy again and end our rivalry

Lexi: babe, how about his partner

Alex: if he gets in my way, my foot will kick his skull

Travis: Stephanie said it's someone Randy knew before

Randy: I have made a lot of enemies in the past, so there's a long list on who this mystery partner is

Alex: whatever, I'll see him for myself

Randy: remember what I taught you; expect the unexpected

Alex: I'll be prepared; Trav, you ready for your gauntlet match?

Travis: you saw my expression, I show no fear

Billie: so tough and so hot

Travis: you know it, babe

Billie: be careful

Travis: I'll be fine

Billie: if you win, be ready for a reward from me later

Travis: ...

Billie laughed and kissed Travis on the lips before the American Nightmare left. As he left, Billie turned to see Alex, Lexi and Randy with teasing grins.

Billie: quit it, you guys

The three laughed and joined the rest of the group to watch the gauntlet match.

(In the ring)

Travis' theme played and the American Nightmare made his entrance. He went into the ring and waited for his first of three Corporate opponents for the gauntlet match.

https://youtu.be/CdHwk2syBkk

Travis' first opponent was Corporation member Elias. He made his way to the ring while strumming his guitar.

Travis didn't waste any time, so he got out of the ring and brawled with the Drifter. The American Nightmare and Elias traded punches. Then they got back in the ring where the referee managed to separate the two men. The ref rang the bell and the two men locked up.

(End of match)

Elias hits Travis with Drift Away, but was only good enough for two. The Drifter picked up Travis for another Drift Away, but Travis countered and attempts to hit Sharp Attack, but Elias used his weight to push Travis to the referee; laying out the official.

Elias grabbed his guitar and broke it over Travis' back. The referee got back up and saw a pinfall.

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Thre- Travis gets his shoulder up

Elias was livid, so he picked up Travis to hit another Drift Away, but Travis dug down deep and counters with Sharp Attack for the three count.

Travis didn't waste any time to celebrate as he still has two more opponents to go.

https://youtu.be/aMDJis-cowM

Travis' next opponent for the gauntlet match was El Idolo, Andrade accompanied by his business associate Zelina Vega. The American Nightmare waved his hand to tell the Corporation member to come get some and Andrade obliged. El Idolo went in the ring and trade punches with Travis.

(End of match)

Travis hits Sharp Attack on Andrade and went for the pin, but Zelina got on the ring apron to distract the referee. Zelina's distraction was enough for Andrade to get back on his feet and capitalize with a Hammerlock DDT. Zelina got down from the apron and the referee saw the pin, but Travis kicked out at two. Both Andrade and Zelina were shocked.

Zelina yelled at Andrade to end it. El Idolo picked Travis up and set up for the Hammerlock DDT. As he was about to execute it, Travis countered with a rapid Sharp Attack.

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Zelina yelled in frustration as she helped Andrade out of the ring. Travis went to the ropes to help himself get on his feet as he prepares for his last Corporate opponent in the gauntlet match.

https://youtu.be/S-VyG3V-l2I

Out came Travis' last opponent in the gauntlet match, the King of Strong Style Shinsuke Nakamura. Travis slowly went to his feet and told Nakamura to come and fight.

Nakamura went in the ring and got Travis with an enziguri. He set Travis up for a Kinshasa, but the American Nightmare scouted it and got Nakamura with a lariat.

(End of match)

Shinsuke landed the back suplex on Travis, and looks to end the match and bring the Intercontinental title to the Corporation. Nakamura landed a Kinshasa to Travis' face.

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Thre- Travis gets his shoulder up

The King of Strong Style yelled in frustration. He went to the corner to hit another Kinshasa. Travis was on his knees and Nakamura launches, but the American Nightmare side stepped making Shinsuke hit his knee on the turnbuckle; Travis capitalized with a quick Sharp Attack; he went for the cover.

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Mike Rome: here is your winner and still Intercontinental Champion, Travis Sharp!

After a torturous gauntlet match, Travis was still champion and the Intercontinental Championship is still staying with Bliss Kingdom.

(In the locker room)

After the Kingdom witnessed the match, the group clapped while Billie couldn't help but smile and cried happy tears.

Then Travis came in where he was greeted by a hug from his IIconic girlfriend.

Billie: a hell of a fight you put up, babe

Travis: I showed no fear against the Corporation

He groaned in pain after the match.

Billie: come, sit down on the couch

The Femme Fatale helped Travis sit down slowly.

Billie: here, let me ease your pain

She leaned in slowly and gave Travis a kiss to the neck, easing the American Nightmare's body pain.

Travis: oh, that feels good babe

Billie giggled and kept kissing.

Travis: hey Alex, hope this gives you momentum in your match

Alex: with Vince as the referee, I'm mentally prepared for what he has

Travis: give them hell, brother

Alex: you got it

The American Nightmare and the Pinoy Pharaoh fist bumped.

Lexi: baby, can you do me a favor?

Alex: what is it, babe?

Lexi: kick Murphy's ass

Alex smiled and put his hands on her cheeks.

Alex: yes, Captain Goddess

The two shared a passionate kiss.

Randy: remember, expect the unexpected

Alex nodded.

Alex: I gotta go, babe

Lexi: okay

The Pharaoh left the locker room already prepared for Murphy, Vince and the mystery partner.

(In the ring)

(No Chance in Hell plays)

Out came the special guest referee for the match, the leader of the Corporation Vince McMahon who is donning a sleeveless referee shirt.

He power walked his way to the ring while he showed off his biceps. 

(Awake and Alive plays)

Alex came out with his battle face on as he crossed his arms to do his taunt. He walked to the ring while he glared at Vince.

Alex went in and did his pose; he saw Vince holding his hand out, but Alex refused to shake the Chairman's hand.

https://youtu.be/uAzZ8Xt9qbM

Alex's arch rival Buddy Murphy came out with an applause from the Chairman himself. The Best Kept Secret got into the ring and shook hands with the Corporation leader. Vince had an arrogant smile on his face as he pointed his hand at the stage as the WWE Universe and Alex are moments away of finding out who Murphy's partner and newest member of the Corporation is.

Then an all too familiar theme played.

https://youtu.be/JRvPpaT-_Jk

Coming out of retirement and newest member of the Corporation was the Animal Batista. Vince and Murphy were smiling while Alex had a shock of disbelief. Growing up watching as a fan, Batista was one of Alex's favorite Superstars, and now the Pinoy Pharaoh will be fighting his favorite childhood Superstar and his arch rival, the Best Kept Secret.

(In the locker room)

Bliss Kingdom were shocked to see the return of the Animal.

Roman: I never knew that Batista is returning

Seth: this will get out of control

Travis: oh boy

Lexi: oh my baby Alex

No one was more shocked than the Viper himself.

Randy: Dave

Pierce: one of your biggest rivals

Randy: not just a rival, but also an ally; him, myself, Triple H and Ric Flair were the group Evolution

Charlotte: I remember that group, dad was the leader

They saw Batista shaking hands with Vince, signifying the Animal's alignment with the Corporation.

Chase: this is not gonna be good for Alex

Lexi: Alex told me that Batista was one of his favorites growing up

Randy: now he's gonna fight him

Miz: with Vince as the referee, the odds are stacked against Alex

Lexi: let's just see

(In the ring)

Alex held his ground as the match was about to start. The bell rang and the Pharaoh and the Juggernaut locked up.

Immediately, Alex used his strength to power out and pushed Murphy back. Murphy smirked and held out his hand for the Animal to tag in. Batista tagged himself in and looked at Alex in the eyes. On the inside, Alex was starstruck to fight his favorite childhood Superstar, but on the outside he was battle mode.

Alex used his speed and size to distract Batista with a chop to the Animal's leg. He launched for an attack, but the Animal countered with a powerslam. He went for the cover; Vince counted fast, but Alex kicked out just in time. Vince wasn't too pleased, so he grabbed a mic.

Vince: let's add a stipulation; it's now a 2 on 1 handicap lumberjack match!

Vince waved his hand and out came the Corporation men. Shinsuke, Corbin, Andrade, Elias, Lashley and McIntyre all surrounded the ring. Then Alex came out of nowhere with a dropkick to Batista, knocking the Animal to the corner for Murphy to tag in; the two rivals went to war.

(End of match)

Murphy threw Alex out of the ring for the Corporate lumberjacks to pounce on the Bliss Kingdom leader. They threw him back in the ring and Murphy capitalized with Murphy's Law.

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Thre- Alex kicks out

Vince was frustrated. Murphy then picked Alex up, but using what Orton taught him, Alex was playing possum and hits an AKO on Murphy. He went for the pin, but Vince counted slowly, as he went for the third count, he pretended that he got something in his eye. Alex got angry and got into Vince's face.

The two argued, and the Chairman retaliated with a slap to Alex's face. Murphy capitalized with a jumping knee followed by a small package pin; McMahon did a quick count, but Alex kicked out. Alex went for an AKO, but Murphy blocked it and tags in Batista with the Animal knocking Alex down with a spear. Vince counted fast, but Alex barely got his shoulder in time.

Vince: I hold him, you finish him!

The Corporation leader held Alex up for Batista, but the Pharaoh got out of it with a kick to Batista and an elbow to McMahon. Then Alex kicked Batista low and AKOs the Animal. Instead of going for the pin, Alex looked at Vince with a sadistic look on his face. He set up the Corporation leader with an AKO, but the Corporation members came in and attacked the Pharaoh. While the ongoing onslaught was happening, Shane and Stephanie came out to get their father out of harm's way.

(In the locker room)

Lexi saw the onslaught.

Lexi: go!

The Kingdom men quickly went out of the locker room.

(In the ring)

It was an 8 on 1 beat down on Alex. The McMahons were watching from the stage all smiles, but their smiles faded away instantly.

(Rise plays)

Coming out at full speed were Bliss Kingdom with Randy leading the charge. The Viper went for his ally/rival Batista. The Kingdom and Corporation brawled inside, filling the ring up with humanity.

The Kingdom soon got the upper hand and sent the Corporation packing. The two factions mouthed off to each other, but the Kingdom got the last laugh as Alex launched from the ropes and took out the Corporation with a suicide dive.

Bliss Kingdom then taunted the McMahons as they did their gesture pose in the middle of the ring as the show ended.

(In the locker room)

The guys came in and Alex was greeted by a hug from the Goddess.

Lexi: you okay, babe?

Alex: I'm fine, but overwhelmed

Chase: Batista is back

Randy: this is getting personal

Alex: I watched you and Batista fight each other and alongside during your time in Evolution

Travis: now we're outnumbered again

Lexi: and I don't know anyone who will help

Then Finn and Seth got an idea.

Finn: guys, I know someone who will help

Bayley: who, William and Toni?

Seth: no, someone me and Finn knew for a long time

Finn: let's call him, Seth

Seth: we'll be right back

The Demon King and the Kingslayer went outside; Seth got his phone out and called their friend; they put him on speaker.

???: hello?

Finn: hey man, it's us

Seth: what's up?

???: Finn, Seth; how's it going?

Seth: we're in a middle of a war

???: yeah, I just saw it on TV; Batista is back!

Finn: that's the reason why we're calling

???: oh?

Seth: the Corporation outnumbered us again, so me and Finn are wondering

???: that I should stick it to the McMahons? Hell yeah, count me in

Finn: so lad, when are you gonna come?

???: hmm, TLC is in a couple of weeks right? So, how about I make my debut there

Finn: perfect

Seth: with your fast speed, the McMahons won't see you coming

???: I'm tired of that old man and his ideas

Finn: so we'll see you at TLC?

???: I'll be there, guys

Seth: alright man

???: bye guys!

Their friend ended the call; Finn and Seth fist bumped and went back in.

Pierce: you called your friend?

Finn: yup, he'll be coming at TLC

Becky: perfect place to make a debut

Travis: I can't wait to meet him

The Kingdom packed up and left the arena.

(With Travis and Billie)

Travis was laying in bed as he was still sore from the gauntlet match; Billie was in the bathroom washing up.

Billie: feeling okay, babe?

Travis: I'm sore, but I'll be fine

Billie: oh, I'll heal your bruises once you see me wearing this

Travis' eyes widened.

Travis: what are you wearing?

Billie: it's a surprise

She giggled.

Billie finished washing up and came out wearing a black swimsuit.

Billie: hi Travis...

She said flirtatiously. Travis was frozen as he admired his Aussie girlfriend's curves.

Travis: awooga

Billie: let me nurse you back to health

She got on top of Travis and planted her lips for a passionate kiss. The American Nightmare kissed back and sat up, so now Billie was on his lap. The Femme Fatale wrapped her arms around his neck while Travis put his hands on her lower back and leg. He slowly got his hand up to Billie's thigh making her moan.

(An hour later)

Billie was laying on Travis' chest as the couple cuddled. 

Billie: feeling better, babe?

Travis: with you as my nurse; I'm feeling better

Billie smiled and kissed his cheek. Then the couple went to sleep.