Friday

The four arrive to the arena, but are not able to stay together, as Maryse goes to find Mike, Caleb and Duncan go to meet with Vince, Hunter, and Stephanie, and Nicole goes off to hair and makeup. As they walk, Duncan and Caleb get to talking.

Caleb: Any idea what they want us for?

Duncan: No clue.

Caleb: Oh boy. I just love surprises.

Duncan, smiling: Too many surprises in Iraq?

Caleb: I've never been a fan of them. Iraq didn't help though.

Duncan: Did you talk to Maryse?

Caleb: In general, yes. About my nightmares, also yes.

Duncan: You could've just said yes.

Caleb, smiling: I wanted to be specific.

Duncan shakes his head with a smile. It doesn't take long for them to get to Vince McMahon's office. They knock on the door before they're welcomed in. They shake everyone's hand, then Vince speaks.

Vince: Please, take a seat gentlemen.

They do as they're asked and sit down across from the McMahon-Helmsley family.

Vince: No need to be on edge. No one's in trouble.

Stephanie: We just want to talk to you both about a few things, then you can go about your business.

Hunter: I'm sure you noticed that your team up on Monday was the highlight of the evening. You guys were trending worldwide.

Caleb: I had not noticed.

Duncan: Neither did I.

Stephanie: Really? Maryse and Nicole didn't mention anything about it to either of you?

Caleb: It was a busy week.

Vince: If you would've flown like everyone else, it wouldn't have been.

Duncan: We're both 6'7" and have a combined weight of 625 lbs. Flying isn't really a good option for us.

Caleb: One of the last times I was in a plane, I had to jump out of it and I'd like to not repeat it any time soon.

Their combined sense of humor causes everyone in the room to smile.

Vince: You two play off of each other very well. I like that, which is why we've decided to give you control over what you say out there from here on out.

Hunter: You also have a rivalry that is starting tonight.

Duncan: Who is it against?

Hunter: You will be going against...

Backstage

A couple hours after the chat with the McMahons, Duncan is walking with Nicole through the backstage area, arms wrapped around each other. As they are walking, they see a door slowly close a little ways ahead of them. Normally, a door closing wouldn't be a big deal, but this wasn't any door. This door leads to the rafters above the arena, and there's only one man that goes up there and that's Caleb Winters.

Nicole: Is he okay?

Duncan: I'm sure he's fine. Probably lost in his thoughts or something.

Nicole: Can you go check on him please? What if he's having another episode?

Duncan, sighing: You know he doesn't really respond to me when he has episodes.

Nicole: He doesn't respond to anyone, but we should still try to help him.

Duncan: If he needs it.

Nicole nods.

Duncan: Alright, I'll do it...if I get a reward.

Nicole: Of course you'll get your...reward. My baby always gets his reward.

Duncan smiles and kisses Nicole. When they part, he heads in the direction of the door, but before he leaves, he gives Nicole's ass a quick smack, causing the Bella to jump a little. She looks at Duncan and sees his sly smile before smiling and rolling her eyes in response. While Duncan goes to check on their friend, Nicole takes a detour to catering where she sees her twin Brie, Maryse, Trinity (Naomi), and Sarona (Tamina).

In the Rafters

Duncan: Winters! Everything okay!?

The Juggernaut walks up the metal stairs and sees his new tag partner leaning against the railing with his forearms. The Southern Juggernaut turns away from his phone and smiles at his friend.

Caleb: It was until you came up here yellin' and screamin'.

???: Caleb, who is it?

Caleb: It's Duncan.

Duncan, realizing he's on the phone: Oh. Bad time?

Caleb: Nah, you're good. He wants to talk to you anyway.

The Juggernaut raises an eyebrow as he comes walks over to his friend. Once he sees the phone, he recognizes the person on the screen and smiles.

Catering

Everyone's favorite Bella is currently enjoying the time she's spending with her sister and their friends. Once she gets the opportunity, she decides to continue trying to play matchmaker and talks to Maryse.

Nicole: So, Maryse, what'd you think of Caleb?

Maryse: I think he's funny. I can see why Mike is friends with him.

Nicole, raising an eyebrow: Annnnnnd?

Maryse: And what?

Trinity: Wait, hold up, what's happening?

Brie: Maryse met Caleb on Monday and Nicole is trying to see if she likes him.

Sarona: Do you?

Maryse: He seems like a nice guy. I mean I've only known him for a few days. Besides, I have Mike.

Trinity: How are things going with you two anyway?

Maryse: Honestly, it isn't great. I think it's the stress of the wedding and all. We've just been fighting more than usual and I don't think either of us are really communicating anymore. We spent the past week away from each other.

Trinity: Has it helped?

Maryse: We'll find out today. I haven't talked to him yet.

Brie: Is he here today?

Maryse: Yes, he is. He's supposed to have a segment tonight with Sandow.

Nicole: Is it MizTV?

Maryse: I think so.

Brie: Any idea who their guest and/or guests will be?

Maryse shakes her head. The women are eating their food when Caleb and Duncan come over to them. Duncan stands between Nicole and Brie, while Caleb stands off to the side.

Nicole: Hey, babe!

Duncan leans down and gives Nicole a quick kiss before standing back up.

Trinity: What's goin' on, troublemakers?

Duncan: Same ol' shit.

Caleb: Just on a different day.

The two fist bump each other after speaking. The girls smile at the men's bromance. Duncan has a goofy grin on his face while Caleb does his signature smirk. The Southern Juggernaut and the French Canadian beauty lock eyes temporarily, causing the latter to blush, which didn't go unnoticed by her friends at the table.

Nicole: So, why were you up in your nest this time, Caleb?

Caleb: Phone call.

Nicole: Oh thank God. I thought you had another episode.

Caleb: That's why Duncan came up there yellin' and screamin'? I was wonderin' why he sounded all worried.

Trinity: Up where?

Duncan: Caleb's hiding spot we've lovingly called his nest.

Brie: Why call it a nest?

Duncan: Because of his uncle. Have any of you met him?

Caleb: No, they haven't. Well, maybe Sarona has, but as for the rest of them, they have not. We need to get ready for our segment, man.

Trinity: Wait, who's his uncle?

Duncan: It's-

Caleb grabs Duncan, pulls him away, and covers his mouth before he can say anything. The girls all turn their attention to Maryse with smiles on their faces.

Maryse: What?

Trinity: We saw the way you were looking at him.

Brie: And you blushing.

Maryse, blushing more: I was not!

Trinity: You're blushing right now!

Nicole sits back and laughs with her sister at the scene before them. Her secret plan is coming to fruition.

SmackDown

Two hours or so has passed since the meeting in catering and SmackDown officially started for the night. Right now, the Miz is in the ring with his partner Damian Mizdow.

Miz: Welcome to the most must-see talk show in WWE history. Welcome to...MizTV.

The crowd has mixed reactions toward the talk show and the duo hosting it. Miz somewhat patiently waits for the crowd to die down before he speaks again.

Miz: Now, our guest tonight has been the center of a recent controversial event. Let me introduce to you the Southern Juggernaut Caleb Winters!!!

The audience cheers as a familiar theme echoes throughout the arena.

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Caleb Winters walks out onto the ramp as the crowd cheers. The large southern man in his black, leather trench coat and blacked-out sunglasses makes his way down to the ring. He enters the ring and sits down in one of the guest chairs.

Miz: Welcome to the show, Winters. Last time we were in the ring, you-

Caleb: Kicked your ass?

Miz:...No. I was going to say you were my opponent.

Caleb: Oh. Did I kick your ass?

Miz: I don't see what that has to do-

Caleb: I don't remember. All my matches are starting to run together.

Miz: Anyway! Let's get back on topic. I'd like to talk about your actions this past RAW. You saved your longtime rival Duncan Blake. Y'know, for years, you've led the WWE Universe to believe that you, WWE's Man in Black, walk the line alone. Why did you decide to form a tag team now?

Caleb: Well, it's simple math, isn't it. If one Juggernaut is unstoppable by himself, two Juggernauts should be impossible to stop.

Miz: You make an excellent point. If you two need any tips on how to be a great, successful tag team, you can always come to me or Mizdow. After all, we have proven ourselves night after night and have won match after match.

Caleb: How many titles have y'all won?

Mizdow: What?

Caleb: How many titles have you won? Surely a "great" and "successful" tag team has had at least one title reign. So, where're the belts, man?

Miz, standing up: Titles aren't everything, Winters! Experience is what really matters in this industry, and that is something you and Duncan don't have!

Caleb: One, get the hell outta my face before I break yours. Two, yell at me again, and I'll put you on your ass. And three, you're right, Miz. We don't have experience. So why don't we go get some?

Winters stands up and stands toe-to-toe with the Miz. He looks down at the Awesome One. All eyes are on Winters, allowing Duncan to walk through the crowd and climb up onto the apron.

Caleb: Starting with you two.

He looks over Miz's shoulder and smirks.

Caleb: Took ya long enough.

Mizdow turns around and sees the Juggernaut towering over him. Duncan roars at Damian, causing him to back up into the Miz. Caleb and Duncan attack Miz and Mizdow respectively.

Winters hits Miz with a boot to the stomach, an elbow to the forehead, and a heavy right hand to the jaw.

On the other hand, Blake wraps his hands around Damian, lifts him up for a two-handed chokeslam, then throws him across the ring. Duncan hoists Mizdow's body up and hits him with a Running Powerslam.

Meanwhile, Miz tries to hit Winters with a clothesline. Caleb ducks under it before hitting him with a Southern Superkick.

Miz bounces off the ropes and stumbles right into a Winters End from the Southern Juggernaut.

The Juggernauts stand tall in the ring and admire their handiwork as the show cuts to commercial.

A/N: Thanks so much for reading, guys. I know this one wasn't very long, but I hope it was worth the short wait. Anyway, thanks once again. I'll talk to y'all next time.