Chapter 22: A Thorne in the Chamber (Elimination Chamber part 1)
Tonight was the final roadblock on the road to WrestleMania, Elimination Chamber. The two warring factions continue their fight with the stacked card:
The Corporation (Shinsuke Nakamura and Andrade) (with Zelina Vega) (c) vs. Bliss Kingdom (Colby Newfer and Pierce Johnson) (with AJ Styles) - Tag team match for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship
Travis Sharp (c) vs. Josh Stevens - Singles match for the Intercontinental Championship
Bliss Kingdom (Alexa Bliss and Billie Kay) (c) vs. The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan) - Tag team match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship
Buddy Murphy (c) (with Wesley Blake) vs. Alex Auditore (with TJP) - Falls count anywhere match for the United States Championship
Becky Lynch (c) vs. Nia Jax - Singles match for the Raw Women's Championship
Blood Shepherd and ??? vs. Baron Corbin and Bobby Lashley - Tag team match
Chase Destiny (c) vs. Lars Sullivan - Singles match for the Universal Championship
The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) (with Paige) vs. The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) - Tag team match
Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Ricochet vs. Ali vs. Samoa Joe vs. Aleister Black vs. Daniel Bryan - Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship
On the Kingdom rebel side, everyone involved were all mentally prepared for their matches, Pierce decided to bring back DemonChild for the event as he teams with Colby against Nakamura and Andrade for the SmackDown Tag titles.
Travis and Josh were ready to put on a 5 star worthy match as they have brotherly battle for the Intercontinental title.
Lexi and Billie looks to defend their tag titles against former members of the Wolf-Pack Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan, Liv's former Riott Squad sisters.
Alex looks for his first singles title as he goes against his nemesis and the US Champion Murphy in a falls count anywhere match.
Becky has a huge test as she defends against Nia.
Dario's mystery partner will be revealed in a few hours as he and his partner will fight Corbin and Lashley.
The Limit Breaker defends against the Corporate Freak. Along with Asuka and Kairi fighting against the Bellas.
The Scottish Psychopath defends his WWE title inside the namesake structure.
The first match was the SmackDown tag title match. Pierce put on his face paint as DemonChild was in his mind.
DemonChild: your first title opportunity
Pierce: that's right
DemonChild: I can see that you are confident
Pierce: because Carmella gave me a lot of encouragement
DemonChild: you two are adorable together
Pierce: yes we are
DemonChild: and Colby looks like a superhero in his attire
Pierce: well his favorite is the Flash, so it makes sense
DemonChild: I'll be in your mind ready to go
Pierce: good
Then Colby came in.
Colby: ready man?
Pierce: to kick some Corporate ass, damn right
Colby: then let's go
Before they left, Carmella and Liv gave some good luck to Pierce and Colby.
Carmella: good luck baby
Liv: I believe in you, Colby
Pierce: thanks baby
Colby: thank you Liv
The DemonChild and the Thrill Seeker left for their championship match.
Meanwhile in the Corporate Empire's VIP room, the McMahons has hatched a devious and diabolical plan that target the main bond of Bliss Kingdom, the relationship of Alex and Lexi.
Vince: oh this is brilliant
Murphy: it's so convincing
Stephanie: and it looks so real
Shane McMahon: it took me time, but it was worth it
Shane has photo shopped a picture of Lexi supposedly "kissing" another man. The man in the photo is also the Corporation's newest ally; he was in the room with the McMahons.
???: this will break Auditore's spirit and heart
Shane McMahon: those rumors of you and Alexa are crazy
???: I shut them down and saying it's fake, but if it means to break their bond then I'm in
Stephanie: then we welcome you to our empire
???: glad I can be of service
Murphy: you strike when me and Alex's match
Vince: and Shane, you break the news live
Shane: yes dad
The McMahons smirked as they watched Nakamura and Andrade defend their titles.
(Pierce and Colby vs. Andrade and Nakamura)
Mind games were played between Nakamura and DemonChild Pierce, but Pierce showed no affect on Nakamura's mind games; he knocked down the Artist with a vicious clothesline. Zelina and AJ were at ringside to scout the match.
Colby used his speed to his advantage against Andrade; even avoiding El Idolo's fake kick elbow move. The Thrill Seeker caught Andrade with a step up enziguri while Pierce used his brute strength to level Nakamura.
(End of match)
Towards the ending, Pierce and Andrade were laid outside the ring and Colby was in the crosshairs of Nakamura's Kinshasa. As the Artist launched, DemonChild Pierce caught Nakamura with the Whiplash. Then Colby capitalized by going to the top turnbuckle to land the 4th Emerald for the 1-2-3 and the titles. Zelina tried to stop, but the Phenomenal One held her back as she could only watch the tag titles slip away from the Corporation.
Greg Hamilton: here are your winners and new SmackDown Tag Team Champions, Pierce Johnson and Colby Newfer!
AJ got in and raised the two Kingdom members arms. Then the the three joined their hands for the too sweet as Pierce and Colby raised their newly won titles.
The three guys walked backstage as they celebrated the win. As they went in the locker room, the new champions were surprised by hugs from Carmella and Liv while the rest of the rebel army clapped.
Carmella: I'm so proud of you, Pierce!
Pierce: thanks babe
Liv gave Colby a tight hug with her arms and legs wrapped around his body.
The next match was the brotherly battle between Travis and Josh as they battle for the Intercontinental Championship.
Travis: ready for a hell of a match?
Josh: let's blow the roof
Peyton: this will be awesome!
Billie: a dream match in the making!
The American Nightmare and the Fallen Warrior fist bumped as they left the locker room.
(Travis vs. Josh)
The crowd were all pumped up as they are witnessing a dream match becoming reality. Travis and Josh looked at each other with respected grins and nods. The bell rang and the Kingdom members locked up. The two know each other so well as they countered everything thrown from each other. The crowd clapped for the quick sequence. Travis and Josh nodded before the too sweet and shook hands before Josh got him in a headlock.
(End of match)
Travis went for Sharp Attack, but Josh pushed him and caught him with the 25th Hour. Both men were down, but the match ended in which the crowd were pissed. The Revival and Elias came in and attacked both men, ending the match in a double disqualification.
Josh and Travis got up and fought back, but the numbers game the Revival's teamwork got the best of them. However, the onslaught was stopped as Finn's theme played and the Demon King ran full speed. Finn got in and laid waste to Elias with a slingblade. The American Nightmare fought with the Drifter while Finn and Josh worked together against the Raw Tag Champions.
The Kingdom members got the best of Elias and the Revival by throwing them out of the ring. The Revival and the Drifter backed up as Elias pointed at Travis while doing the belt gesture, signifying that the Drifter has the Intercontinental title in his sight.
(Backstage)
Travis: not how I wanted the match to end
Josh: the McMahons always have to ruin everything
Travis: we'll have another match soon, brother
Josh: I'll look forward to it, but it seems Finn and I want our tag titles back
Finn: I'm all in for that
The next match was the Women's Tag Title match as Lexi and Billie defends against Ruby and Sarah. Liv asked if she can be at Lexi and Billie's corner, and the Goddess said okay.
Travis: Billie, you and Lex got this
Alex: we will be here cheering you on
Lexi: thanks babe
Billie: thank you for the encouragement my baby Travis
The girls kissed their respective boyfriends before they left.
(Bliss and Kay vs. Riott and Logan)
Liv taunted her former Riott Squad sisters as Alexa got Ruby in a headlock. The Kingdom leader tagged in Billie and the Femme Fatale landed punches and kicks.
The Riott Squad tried to focus, but Liv kept distracting them.
(End of match)
With Sarah taken out, Billie nailed Ruby in the face with the Shades of Kay superkick before tagging in Lexi for the Twisted Bliss and for the 1-2-3 as the two Kingdom women retained.
Lexi and Billie walked to the locker room where Alex and Travis gave them hugs and kisses.
The next match was the fall counts anywhere match between Alex and Murphy for the United States Championship. Before he left, Lexi gave Alex some encouragement.
Lexi: you kick his ass; this is your night
Alex: that title will be mine
The Kingdom main couple kissed and Alex left.
(Alex vs. Murphy)
Blake was outside at ringside while Murphy waited inside. As Alex's theme played, out came the Pharaoh and the Fil-Am Flash TJP with kendo sticks in hand. Alex and TJP looked at each other before nodding and charging to the ring. Alex hit Blake with the kendo stick before going in after Murphy. Meanwhile, TJP went to work on Blake on the outside and eventually all over the arena.
(5 minutes later)
The two rivals had a chair sword fight with Murphy winning and hitting Alex in the gut and back with the chair. He then hit Murphy's Law on the steel metal stage, but Alex got his shoulder up. The two men were battered and bruised, but refused to stay down. Murphy dragged Alex back in the ring before getting a table from underneath the ring and setting it up inside.
He picked up Alex and set him on the table before climbing up the turnbuckle. Murphy went high risk, but Alex caught him out of nowhere for a midair AKO. As he went for the pin, Blake came in to attack Alex, but the Pharaoh fought him until TJP got the Forgotten Son with a superkick before the two Filipino wrestlers threw him out. TJP told Alex that he'll take care of Blake outside.
As Alex went for the pin, Murphy wisely rolled out of the ring with Alex right behind him. The Pharaoh picked up the 205 pound carcass of Murphy and dragged him back in the ring. He wanted to go for the pin, but Alex wanted to punish his arch rival more. He went to the corner and looks to hit the punt kick.
As he went for his mentor's controversial move, he was interrupted by Shane McMahon on the screen.
Shane McMahon: hey Alex, up here
Alex stopped in his tracks to the screen.
Shane McMahon: quick question, is your girlfriend Alexa Bliss?
Alex grabbed a mic.
Alex: the hell you're talking about Shane?!
Shane McMahon: well I was on Twitter and Instagram and I saw that your girlfriend was not being faithful to you
Alex: you're wrong, Alexa and I are happy together
Shane McMahon: happy together? Well this picture shows that she's happy as well. See it for yourself
Then on the screen was the picture of Alex's loving girlfriend kissing another man; the picture right in Alex's face and the whole WWE Universe seeing it. Alex couldn't make this out, he was hurt and confused. Then Shane continued talking.
Shane: well it seems Alexa Bliss has been seeing another man behind your back. Oh and by the way that man in the picture happens to be a former NXT Superstar, and you'll meet him right now, just turn around. The screen went black.
Alex turned around and he was met with a chair shot to the head by the Corporation's newest member, former NXT Superstar and now current Corporate member, Shane Thorne.
Thorne hit Alex with his finisher, a running bicycle knee strike. He then struck TJP with another high knee before helping Murphy to his feet. The Best Kept Secret executed Murphy's Law on the chair for the 1-2-3 and retaining his United States title.
After the match, Alex got the power to stand as TJP came in to console his friend. The Pharaoh pushed the Fil-Am Flash before getting out of the ring and walking backstage with an angry look. TJP then pursued Alex and try to help him.
(In the locker room)
Lexi: that picture is fake!
Liv: Lexi calm down!
Charlotte: we all know it's fake
Sasha: well in Alex's eyes, it looks real
Dean: you think Alex will understand?
Ali: I hope
Then Alex came barging in to the locker room. The New Day, Ali and Ricochet tried to calm him down, but they were pushed aside.
Alex: how long Alexa?!
Lexi: babe please
Alex: how long have you been seeing this guy behind my back?!
Randy: Alex yield
Alex: get your hands off me
Peyton: Alex, it's not what it looks like
Alex: not what it looks like? That picture is in high def, full view of my girlfriend kissing another man! Can you explain yourself Lexi? Did I done anything wrong to you?
Lexi: baby no of course not; you haven't done anything to hurt me
Alex: really now? That picture caused me my match and I couldn't get the championship
Travis: is there anything we can do to help?
Colby: dude, you still got us
Dario: we're all brothers
Alex shook his head while he still had that look of disappointment.
Alex: there's nothing you can do to help. In fact, I don't need anything right now. I... don't need any of you
Lexi: babe...
He angrily walked to his locker room and packed up his clothes in his bag. As he opened the door, he turned back to the group, but his eyes set straight at Lexi.
Alex: I'm done with all of you
With those words, the Pharaoh walked out of the locker room and at the same time breaking away from the group he used to call his second family.
Alex was then followed by a camera and an interviewer.
Interviewer: Alex, can you explain what happened in your match against Murphy?
Alex: I don't have time to answer any of your questions, but if you want an answer; take a look at the big picture, literally
With that, Alex went into his car and drove off into the night.
To be continued...
Elimination Chamber results part 1:
Bliss Kingdom (Colby Newfer and Pierce Johnson) (with AJ Styles) defeated The Corporation (Shinsuke Nakamura and Andrade) (with Zelina Vega) (c) - Tag team match for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship
Travis Sharp (c) vs. Josh Stevens ended in a double disqualification - Singles match for the Intercontinental Championship
Bliss Kingdom (Alexa Bliss and Billie Kay) (c) defeated The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan) - Tag team match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship
Buddy Murphy (c) (with Wesley Blake) defeated Alex Auditore (with TJP) - Falls count anywhere match for the United States Championship
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