They're BAAAACK

[D.J]

OOC: Here is Will and I's RP for Wrestlemania. It was fun working with my buddy again! Welcome back my dude! Enjoy the RP guys, feedback is welcome- DJ

A two month hiatus had done a lot of good for one individual who found himself on the verge of his EBWF return. WrestleMania season had come full circle and no time could be better for The Phenomenal One, AJ Styles to make his in ring return. This would be his third WrestleMania with the company and he was glad he was able to take the time off and rest up before the biggest show of the year. Current plans for the match was to simply steal the show. Sure WrestleMania had a stellar card from top to bottom, but the tag team match involving AJ Styles and his good friend The Miz taking on Edge and Randy Orton had fireworks written all over it. Just last year AJ had worked with Mike in the Main Event of WrestleMania in a match of the year candidate. The year before that Adam was involved in the Main Event of WrestleMania 10 and Randy headlined that previous year at WrestleMania 9. So on paper, The Sequel Vs Rated RKO at WrestleMania was a dream match from any wrestling fans point if view.

Outside the ring Allen Jones found himself a very happy man. He was entirely healthy and still in peak physical condition. He was more involved in the everyday life of his three children and making more effort towards being a reliable father. A fling had developed into something more and he had been seeing Trish Stratus on the regular causing him to slow down on the party life. He was sober on a daily bases and his focus was on point, doing his best to keep those around him happy at all times.

AJ Styles: It's cold as fuck!

He cursed to himself as he stood in the windy night weather of East Rutherford, New Jersey. Just leaving the EBWF's version of the prom, Dinner with the Divas, Styles was walking towards the entrance of the hotel he would be staying in for the weekend. It was really huge and fancy, something that Styles had come to be around on the regular, so for him the awe and amazement had been left at the door. Wearing a very fine tailored tuxedo AJ entered the hotel alone and swiftly headed towards the elevator. It was pretty peaceful around due to the fact that most of the roster was staying in another hotel and most of the media and fans would be lurking around. Finally making it to his room he came in and headed straight for the fireplace. Now that he was warming up he could think better, finally undoing his bowtie and taking off his jacket. He placed his things neatly on the chair, knowing that Trish would be there later and she hates to see things junky. He declined her request of going out for drinks with the others after the event, just so that he could get some rest. He would need to be up early in the morning so that he could begin shooting a promo for his match. He put his iPhone on the charger, but not before sending text messages out to both Trish and Mike. The big bed in the room was mighty comfortable to AJ as he began to slowly nod away before getting out of all his clothing, thinking of nothing important enough to keep him awake.

Meanwhile in Miz Land: The Miz had been becoming quite the popular guy both in and out of the wrestling ring. He had had a relationship end with Layla El, but had quickly started seeing Extra's Maria Menounos, and she would even be joining him at various events during Wrestlemania Week. However, one event that she would NOT be joining him at was his interview with on the one and only Howard Stern Show. This was something he not only did not want to subject her to, but also didn't feel like it was appropriate due to the reason Mike had been asked to appear on the show to promote Wrestlemania not his personal life. Somehow he knew that the latter would come up, but he was hoping that Wrestlemania remained the topic of discussion. When Miz walked into the studio, and sat down in the chair, he knew it was going to be a lot of fun, as Howard has pictures of The Miz all around the studio, really trying to show how supportive and pleased he was to have Miz on the show. The On Air light flipped on as Howard, dressed in a black dress shirt, and black sunglasses, brushed his long greasy hair back and began the interview.

Howard Stern: We're back here now, with our next guest. It's Wrestlemania Week here in New York, and the Big Apple has definitely got EBWF Fever. With that said in the studio right now we have The Miz.

The Miz: Thanks for having me. Thanks also for putting all the Miz pictures around in the studio.

Howard Stern: Well we figured we'd make it as much like your bedroom as possible, I guess the only thing missing would be Maria Menounos.

Well that didn't take long.

The Miz: Well that didn't take long.

I know, right.

There was laughter from Howard's end along with his assistants, they all wanted to know the scooop.

Howard Stern: No I mean I'm just saying it's all over twitter. I'm very proud of you my man, that's a nice piece of ass, especially for an ugly SOB like yourself.

Miz had to smile.

The Miz: Yeah I mean we're not all blessed with rugged good looks like you man, so the rest of us ugly guys have to take whatever we can get.

Howard Stern: I bet it's just brutal out there for rich famous guys who beat people up for a living, I don't think any chick would be into that.

The Miz smiled knowing Stern was speaking facetiously.

The Miz: It's a rough life, I mean all they're really looking for is a guy to ask them questions and make small talk long enough to break the ice so that they agree to sit on the Sybian.

There was laughter from Howard's camp again.

Howard Stern: The Miz obviously a fan of the show..or the videos on youtube anyway. Anyways, enough about Maria and the ladies, I don't want to throw anymore salt in the wounds, monogamy can work, especially when you don't have any other options, which let's face it you don't.

The Miz: Right right.

Miz was smiling, he didn't feel like going any further with this sarcastic back and forth. Stern must of sensed this because he quickly changed the subject to different matters.

Howard Stern: Anyway Wrestlemania is this coming Sunday Night. Got to be excited about that.

The Miz: Without a doubt, Wrestlemania is like the Super Bowl to people in our business. Doesn't get any bigger or better.

Howard Stern: That's funny that's what chicks usually say to me, when they leave my bedroom.

Ba Dum Ching. Miz smiled again.

The Miz: Are you sure they don't say, "So where did you say you left the money?"

Howard's camp OOOH'd like they were at a rap battle, and The Miz had just spit an insulting line.

Howard Stern: Well played, well played. So This Sunday, is big for all the wrestlers, but especially those that actually compete on the show. You will be competing, from what I understand along side AJ Styles to face Randy Orton and Edge.

The Miz: Yup that's correct, Rated RKO.

Howard Stern: Oh yeah? And how's that going to go?

The Miz laughed.

The Miz: I'd like to think it's going to go pretty well for us. AJ and I have been known to put really bring it at Wrestlemania, and this year will be no different. The two of us might not be competing for the World Title like we were one year ago, but as a tag team this year, we will still find away to steal the show. We've been giving the opportunity to face a team that's thought of as one of the best alliances in professional wrestling history. After Sunday you'll have to add AJ Styles and the Miz into that conversation as well.

Howard Stern: So Orton's dating the bosses sister isn't he?

The Miz: Married actually.

Howard Stern: I'd like to have her on the show.. or just have her.. I mean am I right?

The Miz: She got my vote again for Hottie of the Year at the Slammy's.

Howard Stern: My vote too, what a babe.

The Miz: She is.. sweetest girl ever too.. not quite sure how she ended up with a meat head like Randy though.

Robin Quivers, Howard Stern's sassy Co Anchor chimed in.

Robin: Oh honey, I can, that is a fine hunk of man.

Howard Stern: Who's about to get a fine hunk of beat down from my man The Miz and his partner AJ Styles, am I right?

The Miz: As my former tag partner Funaki, once said and I'm quoting him here... INDEED. Rated RKO gave me the biggest headache of my life last week when they each slammed a chair into my skull at the same time.. and not unlike yourself.. biggest headache of my life.. for me.. is a seriously impressive title to hold.

Howard Stern: I've had some headaches in my day, that could be considered down right biblical.

The Miz laughed and nodded.

The Miz: So the point is, I owe them one.. and this Sunday myself along with AJ are going to give them more than a few aches and pains. We're going to make it so that they think twice the next time they consider messing with me. I may seem like a fun loving guy, Stern, but not unlike the Hulk... you wouldn't like me when I'm angry.. and I'm angry now.. not only is it exciting enough to compete at Wrestlemania, now I got the memory of my head being sandwiched by two chairs, LITERALLY still ringing in my head, all that leads up to what I KNOW is going to be an extremely LONG and PAINFUL night for Edge and Randy Orton.

Howard Stern: You're not going to turn green on us are you? I mean I'm already green enough with envy that you know Nicole, you think we could get her on the show.. speaking of girls I'd like to see on the Sybian.

The Miz: I mean I could ask her.. I would be careful though man, I think Wes might buy your show just out of spite if you messed with his sister. Randy would probably be really mad too, but he'd be too confused with the front door of your studio, to cause any real problems. He'd be all like... "Is it PUSH OR PULL.. god damnit this is so confusing.. this is just like Addition and Subtraction ALL OVER AGAIN!"

Howard and Robin laughed.

The Miz: He'd probably just have Edge spear the door eventually though.. or just hit it with a chair, since that's how they seem to solve all their problems.

Howard still seemed distracted about what Miz had said before.

Howard Stern: You think Wes would buy the show? Is he that rich, you do know how much money I have don't you? I mean how do you think I get girls to talk to me.

The Miz: Trust me man, Ikeda has enough money to turn this studio into a bowling alley, with you working the concession stand... which just might be what would happen if you disrespected his sis.

Howard Stern: Bummer.. such a waste of an unbelievable beauty!

The Miz: Hey man there's always your dreams.

Howard Stern: That's true.. we could even be doing it in that bowling alley in my dreams.

The Miz shook his head. As Robin was cracking up laughing.

The Miz: I'm telling you man.. be careful!

Howard Stern: Anyways Miz, before I let you go, any thing else you want to say to the viewers about Wrestlemania this weekend?

The Miz: Yeah, just make sure you watch. I don't have to really sell anyone on how big of an event this is. We'll undoubtedly sell out the Medowlands which will be new and different, since the Jets suck..

Howard Stern: That they do..

The Miz: It will be a week long party, which I know your viewers can relate to.. and once the big show hits, you'll get to see yours truly alongside AJ Styles dominating Edge and Randy Orton on the grandest stage of them all!

Howard Stern: Well there you have it.. thank you so much for being here Miz!

The Miz: My pleasure man, it was fun as always!

AJ Styles was up before the sun, jogging a few blocks before arriving at the meeting place for their promo. Mike probably would get there a little later since he had stayed out longer last night. That gave AJ time to take a break and eat breakfast. Almost an hour later Mike "The Miz" Mizanin made it and he looked as if he was still a bit sleepy. Luckily for him AJ had already grabbed coffee for the team.

AJ Styles: Long night?

The Miz: You have no idea. I feel like somehow I've ended up in the in crowd, and that basically has meant that I'm IN pain most mornings.

The two shared a laugh in a small lounge type of room. The EBWF did give it's talent the absolute best props for promotional videos so the two brothers in arms planned on making the best out of it. Michael Cole was waiting for the duo in a room draped in all black with minimum lighting. It seemed as if Cole had been there earlier than AJ by the agitated look of anticipation on his face.

Michael Cole: It's about damn time you guys got here.

AJ Styles: It's 8 am. Cool it or I'll call you a dork during the promo.

The Miz: I can't believe they have us doing another interview with you. Can't they find anyone else to talk to us?

Michael Cole: They asked Grisham, but I sent him away. I know how much you guys like working with me.. and the feeling is definitely mutual!

AJ Styles: Oh yeah definitely, like a dental patient loves root canals!

Michael Cole: Yeah! Wait..

Cole had always been a loyal follower to both AJ and Miz, so it wasn't out of the ordinary of him to act this way.

AJ Styles: What's with the dark room? Are you growing pot in here?

Cole looked paranoid and quickly turned on the lights. The room had changed dramatically for the better with a little light. Now the recording area could be seen and AJ and Miz made their way over there. A few camera men and editing techs entered the room and got to setting up the equipment. Miz continued to sip on his coffee as AJ began to speak to him.

AJ Styles: How's your head? I know you didn't expect those chair shots last week, caught me off guard as well.

The Miz: Yeah man, definitely interesting, but that shit has been going around lately. Kind of staple of the Jericho era here, nobody knows how matches are going to finish, including him. Kind of gives it the backyard wrestling kind of feel. Randy offered to buy me some beers to say sorry, but I mean I just feel like those guys will do anything to get a pop. So don't be surprised if they like kick you in the balls or something just for the hell of it on Sunday Night.

AJ laughed while nodding.

AJ Styles: I hear you, it definitely has been awhile since those guys have really gotten any consistent love. Randy especially if the tabloids are accurate. So I guess they feel if they got to smash you in the head with a con chair to, to get people to notice them, than that's what they'll do. I am just a little on edge about this whole thing. Lately Adam and Randy have been a bit reckless, doing whatever the fuck they wanna do. I'm not trying to get hurt in my first match back. Hell, I'm not trying to get hurt period. If they kick me in the balls, I might have to just fuck them up.

The Miz: Or you could just wear a cup, it might make you more confident, Cole knows what I'm talking about!

Michael Cole: Heck ya I do, I love cups!

Michael raised his coffee cup, obviously this wasn't the kind of cup Miz was referring to...imbecile. Miz just shook his head.

The Miz: You won't be getting hurt in your first match back man, I got your back if anything unexpected starts. Don't be a bitch.

AJ smirked

AJ Styles: I'm not trying to sound like a little bitch. I've taken chair shots before and have gave them out just as well. Just last year we bashed each others brains in with almost anything we could get our hands on. Nowadays we have rules against all of this and for these dudes to think they are above it all pisses me off.

The Miz: Certainly not the most professional guys to ever lace up the boots. I can't imagine that they could have any better job security though, I mean Orton's married to Nikki, and Adam is like family. Then again, I'm close with Wes and Nikki now too, and you don't see me going away from the script to get a few cheers. I got to be honest the whole Rated RKO thing has always been really cheesy to me, and Adam and Randy almost feel like that Rock Band that comes back with a new album after 10 years. Wearing all the same clothes and doing all the same things that made them popular a decade prior trying to convince everyone that they're still cool, but I mean whatever, it's their thing and it's still working for them.. just stop fucking hitting me in the head with two chairs at the same time.. is the point I'm making I guess.. anyways, it's a cool idea for a Mania match.. it could be worse.

AJ Styles: Of course Randy and Adam both are great workers. They're great guys and I'm glad we're getting the chance to work with them at the big one. I just know that we are going to have a fantastic match, but if anybody thinks about going off script this time, I'm ready to blow 25k like it was a night at the club.

The Miz: I feel like 25K doesn't mean quite as much as it used to. A couple of nights out with Cena and the Gang, really puts 25 thousand bucks in perspective. I remember when I would have done literally anything for that amount of money, and now it's like a bottle of alcohol.

AJ Styles: Or for Cole, it's what he has to spend to get laid.

Michael looked over from about 10 feet away. He was helping the workers finish their set up.

Michael Cole: Did you say my name?

AJ Styles: No you'd have to pay extra for that.

Miz and AJ gave a finger wiggle while they both started at Cole. Michael shrugged it off, confused at the retort, as he did not hear the first part of it.

Michael Cole: They're finally finished. Are you guys ready?

The conversation the two were having had been cut short but it would be discussed at a later time. The camera crew was ready to record an Michael Cole was the first person to be filmed. Dressed in his casual suit and tie he smile into the lens for the EBWF.net exclusive.

Michael Cole: Ladies and gentlemen at home and all of my Coleminers around the world this Sunday at WrestleMania its going to be an awesome day, it might just be phenomenal as well. Right here, right now I am here with two men, who I not only admire, but I consider great friends. The man on my left, is the Phenomenal One AJ Styles, and on my right, your favorite wrestler's favorite wrestler... The MIZ! Together they are the Sequel.

The camera panned out to pick up AJ and the Miz flanking Cole on both sides.

AJ Styles: Heck of an intro there Cole.

AJ slapped Cole on the ass, and stood up straight again.

Michael Cole: First of all welcome back AJ.

AJ Styles: Thank you Cole, it's good to be back. As Miz knows when I put him out of commission last year, it's tough to be out for an extended period of time. You miss things, you miss competing, you miss the crowds, you miss the guys in the locker room, the divas, hell Cole I even missed you...

Michael Cole: You did?

AJ Styles: No.

The Miz and AJ both laughed at that thought, it was a similar gag that The Miz had pulled on Cole last week. The guy literally falls for it every time.

Michael Cole: Right.. of course not. Well, again welcome back. In true AJ Styles fashion, you have wasted no time being thrown back into the spotlight, as you will team with your buddy Miz here to take on Rated RKO. Two men who last week delivered a devasting con-chair-to in front of the entire wor..

The Miz needed to cut Cole off.

The Miz: I need to cut you off right there Cole.

Told you.

The Miz: I've heard just about enough talk about this con-chair-to that I suffered last week. We all saw it, we all talked about it, we all know about it. What I want to talk about is not that it happened, but why it happened. It happened because I was literally moments away from hitting Edge with the Skull Crushing Finale and pinning Edge 1-2-3, before his boyfriend Randy stopped putting on baby oil long enough to come down and interfere. It was a cop out really. You see I might not see eye to eye with guys like Edge and Orton, but they both knew that a victory for me over Edge would do nothing but stop this Edge comeback tour dead in it's tracks, thus in turn make Rated RKO Rated O-V-E-R.. S..

Michael Cole: Ha ha! Rated O-V-E-R.. that spells over.. nice one Miz.

AJ Styles: Don't interrupt him Cole..

AJ smacked Cole on the side of the head. If you are keeping score at home, that's an ass smack and a head smack from Styles to Cole in a span of 6 minutes.

The Miz: So they did what they had to do to save some face. Although for me, I don't consider what they did saving face at all, if anything it exposed them for the cowards that they are. For all the tough talk, and the "we're too cool to care" image that these guys are trying to portray, I see them for what they truly are. That's two once upon a time guys, who simply just can't hack it in the squared circle anymore. So just when it's about to go sour for them, like it did on Monday Night, instead of just accepting defeat like men, they were like "no no no.. Miz didn't pin Edge.. he won by DQ.. we got DQ'd because we're so hardcore and bad ass.. that we don't care about things like rules.. we will hit people with chairs whenever we want to.. we don't care about anything.. I didn't even eat breakfast this morning... and breakfast is the most important meal of the day... do I care.. NO WAY.. I'm Rated R.. with the R standing for Ready to not care!

Michael Cole: Well I have another question for you guys.

AJ Styles: Speaking of not caring..

Michael, as he always did shrugged off the dig from Styles.

Michael Cole: What are your thoughts in facing these guys this weekend. With the winner receiving a nice little pay day.

AJ and Miz looked at each other and then at Cole.

The Miz: You want to field this one AJ.

AJ Styles: I think I can do this.

The Miz: You sure? I mean you're not rusty?

AJ cracked his neck on both sides.

AJ Styles: Na, I got this.

Michael looked on intrigued by the fact that Miz and Styles always seemed to pretend as if Cole wasn't in the room even when he was conducting the interview.

AJ Styles: I'm going to field that one Cole.

Michael Cole: I figured.. I just hea...

The Miz: What did he say about interrupting, next time is a time out, young man.

Michael Cole: I'm sorry.

Michael bowed in shame.

AJ Styles: Do I like Pay Day's? Of course I do.. they are delicious, the peanut butter, the nuts, and the way they come together, I mean it's not the same way that you're used to Peanut Butter and nuts coming together Cole

The Miz: Hey nowww..

AJ smiled before continuing.

AJ Styles: ..but I can tell you that there is few things in this world, more motivating then a Pay Day. I mean sure I can just go to the CVS down the street and get one, but the fact that I get to return to the EBWF. Beat down Edge and Randy Orton, to work up an appetite, and then turn around and have that appetite SATISFIED by being presented with a Pay Day after... you just can't beat that with a stick.

Michael Cole: No I think you're misunderstanding, AJ..

AJ Styles: No you're misunderstanding Cole, don't tell me I'm misunderstanding, or I'll actually beat you with a stick.

The Miz: Wouldn't be the first time that's happened to him.

Miz stared at Cole with a condescending smirk as he high fived AJ across Cole's body.

Michael Cole: Let's try to get back on track, the Pay Day, is not the candy bar, it's a cash reward.

AJ and Miz both smirked.

AJ Styles: I know that Cole, I mean don't you think I know that? Miz don't you think he knows, that I know that?

The Miz: I don't think he knows that you know that he knows you know, what you know.

AJ Styles: I know!

Michael Cole: It's just you seemed confuse..

AJ Styles: I'm gonna stop you Cole.. I'm not confused, I wasn't confused. I was being facetious. I know we're not fighting for a candy bar, I know the winner gets some cash, but I got a lot of cash as it is.. and so does Miz..

The Miz: We're filthy Rich Cole... Benjamins and Bentley's.. or whatever the hip hop guys say...

Michael Cole: Word..

The Miz: Don't ever do that..

Michael frowned.

Michael Cole: Right.. sorry.

AJ Styles: The point is we don't need the cash.. will we take it? Yeah of course we will, I mean Mike's been partying hard these days, and I've become fond of yoga, and those classes aren't freakin cheap. However, Wrestlemania for the Sequel Michael, won't be about the money. It'll be about two guys who last year at this very event almost literally killed each other, realigning a year later to beat the living hill out of a "legendary" pairing. Even though I feel legendary, is definitely a hard force when it comes to these guys.. I'd actually pay them to go away.. maybe that's what we can use our cash price for, Miz.

The Miz: Sounds like a logical plan to me.. Or maybe we could pay EBWF to stop sending Michael Cole to interview me.. and you... and well anyone. I mean god Michael we weren't even done with our interview for 10 minutes last week, and you just had to run over to see what Edge had to say... what's that about?

Michael looked confused.

Michael Cole: Well what do you mean? It's my job?

The Miz shook his head.

The Miz: No you're job is to be loyal to us. We're your friends.

Michael Cole: You mean it? We're friends?

The Miz: No... no I don't mean it.. god.. seriously.. every time.

AJ and Miz were cracking up laughing at this point at the direct expense of Michael Cole.

AJ Styles: It's like a dog getting electrocuted by an electric fence and then continuing to try and leave the yard.

The Miz: That was an elaborate analogy.

AJ Styles: Thanks man.

The Miz: You're really evolving.

AJ Styles: You mean it?

Michael Cole: No! HA HA HA! Doesn't feel so good does it?

The Miz looked troubled by Cole's retort.

The Miz: Not cool man..

AJ Styles: Seriously Cole, not cool, we would never do anything like that to you.

The Miz: As far as I'm concerned this interview is over. Mizfits, tune in on Sunday because on Sunday you're going to see the Sequel take the "Ultimate Opportunity" of a Wrestlemania Match to decimate Rated RKO. Because we're the Sequel.. and we have...no...

The Miz and AJ Styles: EQU

Michael Cole finished it with them.

Michael Cole: EQUAL!!!

The Miz: That's it.. time out.. we warned you!

Miz and AJ picked Cole up and carried him out of the scene as the screen went to static.

[Ben M]

Poor Michael Cole...

I really enjoyed this! Welcome back Will!