The next few weeks would come and go, with Elimination Chamber being a great success. The IIconics were now the Women's Tag Team Champions, Braun Strowman was Universal Champion, The Revival beat AOP, and turned face to win the Raw Tag Team Championship, and in a very surprising debut, Aleister Black had debuted at the Royal Rumble and beat Baron Corbin for the Intercontinental Championship after Corbin won a tournament concluding at Clash of Champions back in December.

It was now March 17th, the night of Fastlane, and unbeknownst to everyone, Anthony had planned to return on his own accord tonight. He knew that Vince would be there as the chairman had announced on the previous Raw that he promised to reveal a secret to everyone tonight. After Sami Zayn beat Rey Mysterio for the US Championship, Vince then came out to his music and got in the ring.

Vince: Now... I did say that tonight I would reveal a secret to the world. And here it is. You may remember that a few months back, our very own Anthony Jenkins was stabbed and left for dead. And we were all wondering was behind it. Well, look no further...

He basked in the boos, which then turned to cheers as the titantron cut to a locker room door, which was then kicked down... by none other than Anthony himself. Anthony looked more pissed off than before, and when he looked down at the camera, he spoke.

Anthony: I know. I KNOW IT WAS YOU, VINCE!

Vince was in shock as his secret was revealed. The crowd then erupted as a hooded Anthony made his way out and stood on the stage.

Vince: Okay, okay... I admit it... I planned it. I planned the whole thing. Truth be told, Mr Jenkins, I never wanted you here. It was my son-in-law, Hunter, that really wanted you. In my eyes, you never deserved a chance here in WWE. So I had AJ and Alexa work together to try and end you, as I didn't want to get my hands dirty...

Anthony then raised his hand and the Silent Assassin spoke.

Anthony: Enough. Enough of this. You don't want me here? Then put your money where your mouth is, and have your phenomenal asshat, AJ Styles, face me at Wrestlemania.

Vince: Tell you what... I'll go one better. As the chairman, I'll select a partner for AJ, and you select a partner for yourself... and we meet at Wrestlemania. If you win, then I will agree to step down as chairman of WWE for my actions. However... if my team wins... YOU'RE FIRED!

As the crowd did the Yes chant, Anthony looked at the crowd as he didn't need a second thought. He then lowered his hood and gave Vince his answer for the proposal.

Anthony: Vince... be careful what you wish for... because you might just get it. You're on.

As he turned away, Vince tried to low blow Anthony, but was then met with a superkick to the face. The Silent Assassin then knelt down and spoke.

Anthony: One year ago, I tamed the Beast... and this year... the king will relinquish his throne. You'll meet my partner tomorrow night on Raw. See you there.

He then rolled out of the ring and raised his hood back up as he walked up the ramp, never looking back at the carnage he had created. When he got to his locker room, he was met by Sasha, and the other 3 horsewomen.

Anthony: Hey baby...

The two kissed before the others surrounded them for a group hug. As Becky and Bayley pulled away, Charlotte didn't.

Anthony: Char? You okay?

Charlotte: Yeah, I'm fine... it's just... for so long, I refused to believe it was AJ... he's no longer the man for me.

Anthony: You mean...

Charlotte: Yeah, me and him split. It was a while back, but I just didn't wanna burden anybody with my problems, especially you and Sasha. You were expecting at the time...

They all looked at the babies, playing in the pen and crawling around.

Anthony: So when exactly did you do it?

Charlotte: As soon as I heard about your stabbing. I left him as soon as I found out he was involved.

Just then, Roman Reigns overheard the conversation and went to comfort her.

Roman: Hey guys, is Charlotte okay?

Becky: Yeah, she's upset AJ was involved in the stabbing incident, so she ended things with him.

Roman: Hey Char... you okay?

Charlotte: Yeah... I'm good...

Roman: You wanna come with me and talk about it?

Charlotte smiled at the thought.

Charlotte: That'd be nice... you might be the first person besides these guys who understand.

Roman took her hand and Charlotte smiled even more as they walked off.

Charlotte: Later, guys!

Becky: Keep it clean!

The 4 who were left then just lost it in laughter.

Sasha: So babe, you got any ideas for your tag team partner for Mania?

Sasha, Becky and Bayley looked at Anthony, who was looking at Mia and Bethany playing together with Cameron and William.

Anthony: Oh yeah, I think it's time for me to call in one last favour from a special friend...

The three girls looked at him curiously as he smiled at them.

Anthony: And Vince won't have any idea what hit him, AJ, and whoever the heck their partner is!

The next night, on Raw...

It was time for the partner reveals for AJ and Anthony's tag team match for Wrestlemania. Triple H, Stephanie and Shane were already in the ring, watching Vince make his entrance, then AJ.

Vince: What a difference a year makes... This time last year... Anthony Jenkins was getting ready to face the Beast Incarnate for the Universal Championship at Wrestlemania. This year, he is fighting for his future in this company.

AJ: Anthony... you came here and you were handed everything on a silver platter. And everything was going your way. So Vince decided to ask me for help. You see... he never wanted you here, Anthony. I never wanted you here, which is why me and Vince have decided that my partner for Wrestlemania is... The Big Show!

"Crank It Up" played through the arena and as Show came out to a chorus of boos from the crowd. As he got in the ring, he shook Vince's hand, then AJ's.

Show: These 2 men right here represent what WWE is all about. Vince has provided for my family for a long time now, and AJ is undoubtedly one of the best on the roster. But as for you, Jenkins, you are nothing more than a little boy who got here on pure chance, and at Wrestlemania in 3 weeks time, me and AJ will send you packing.

Just then, the arena went black, and when the lights came back on, Anthony was on the opposite side of the ring, facing Vince, Show, and AJ. He didn't say anything, but he smiled evilly before the arena went dark again, and when the lights were back, a tall hooded figure stood behind the trio. The figure then took out AJ with a clothesline, before pulling out an all too familiar move on Big Show, by pulling off the Stunner. As the crowd erputed, he pulled down his hood to reveal himself.

Anthony: Ladies and gentlemen, my tag team partner for Wrestlemania... STEVE AUSTIN!

As Steve got AJ up, he held him before Anthony hit the Silencer superkick to the back of the neck before Austin hit a Stunner on AJ. While all of this was happening, Anthony and Steve saw Vince cowering in the corner. They pulled him towards them before hitting the same Silencer - Stunner combo on Vince. The men then signed the contract and handed it to Stephanie. And Hunter then grabbed a mic and revealed a surprising announcement.

Hunter: Hey, Vince... I want Anthony here just like these people want him here. Which is why, to ensure a fair match... there's gonna be a special guest referee... ME! And there's not a damn thing you can do about it.

He threw the mic down snd raised the hands of Anthony and Steve. And as they got to the back, the boys showed each other respect.

Anthony: Thanks for this, Steve, I appreciate it.

Steve: No probs, my man.

As the two hugged, Sasha, Bayley, Finn, and the kids arrived.

Sasha: Hey, baby...

She hugged her man from behind, as he picked up Cameron and hugged the little guy.

Bayley: Gotta say, Ant... you have a hell of a partner in Steve... you guys will be okay... right?

Finn: Yeah, I've been in the ring with AJ, he's a tough guy.

Steve just looked at Anthony, who gave Finn his reply.

Anthony: Trust me... AJ will regret his actions, come Mania. Nobody messes with my family and gets away with it.