Fic: Only Skin Deep (Diva Fic, 3/?, PG-13)
Title: Only Skin Deep
Author: Kori/justagirl8225
Disclaimer: Not mine, never will be
Spoilers: Nope, this was set back in my own version 2005
Rating: PG-13 for language, might go up
Characters/Pairing: It's an ensemble fic with many divas and wrestlers.
Summary: When the womens division is put on hold, the Divas come up with an alternate solution..
Notes: This is an older story of mine that I have published at ff.net. If you have read it there, this version will be slightly different as far as characters go but the plot/premise will remain. I may or may not be including people who weren't on the main roster at the time.
Previously: Tags ;; Memories
Later that night- at Jillian's
"So," Chris Jericho leaned back against the wall, "What do you think the redheaded she devil subjected him to tonight?"
Tyson blinked, an eyebrow raising slightly. "Subjected who to what? She's gotten all of us at some point, Jericho."
The blonde man rolled his eyes, "Duh .. John? Remember last time?"
Christian snorted from the other side of Tyson. "Who could forget .. John ended up singing Genie in a Bottle."
"Which makes me wonder," Chris continued, the three men waiting for the drink orders. "What do you think she's picked tonight?"
Tyson shrugged a touch, "Who says she picked anything and for that matter, what makes you think he'll go for it?"
Christian raised an eyebrow, "For one . It's Li. That's saying enough right there. And two? Just open your eyes and take a look, man."
The Problem Solver smirked, "All I can say, I'm glad it isn't me." He shook his head, crossing his arms over his chest. " But I do have to wonder- how does she do it?"
Chris shrugged, "Who knows .. But whatever method she uses, I'd be willing to bet it's the same that Dawn uses on Eddie."
"Not that you have much room to talk, dude." Christian pointed out then, "Come on, Li had you singing along with 'Baby One More Time' ... how is that any less embarrassing than Genie in a Bottle?"
"Anyway, back to the point." Chris glanced to the two. "What do you think she picked?"
Christian rubbed the back of his neck in thought, "Hmm.. I'm gonna go with Physical.. She hasn't dipped into the classic 80's pool in awhile."
The Problem Solver stroked his goatee thoughtfully, "I'm going with anything by Paula Abdul."
Chris chuckled, "Alright, keeping with Captain Charisma's theme .. Then I'll go with anything by Cyndi Lauper."
"And this time, you losers hafta pay me.." Christian frowned thoughtfully then, "10 each." He waited a beat before adding: "And that's American dollars, Jerky, not Canadian."
Chris merely shook his head, the three falling silent as they collected the drink orders.
"What's taking them so long?" Victoria craned her neck, the raven haired Diva scanning the bar. "I mean, it's not like it's that crowded here.."
Trish raised an eyebrow, "Well duh Vikki, we have a large party with us tonight." the blonde gestured to the two tables and the one booth they were currently occupying. "It's not often all of us go out .. Or at least not to the same place."
"Yeah," Stacy brushed her hair back from her face, "But we should do this more often- don't you think? I mean this is really fun."
"We should.." Joy grinned, tucking a rebellious strand of hair behind her ear. "I mean honestly girls, half the time when we do go out? We end up at the same place anyway."
"Just at different times," Jackie joked then, "But yeah.. We should do this more often."
"Hey the drinks are on the way," Maria nodded towards the approaching trio.
"About time," Dawn muttered from the next table over, "Geeze, you'd think they were taking orders for the whole damn place."
"Easy, mamacita." Eddie grinned saucily, "Just be thankful you didn't have to go get it yourself."
"Five margaritas… and a corona?" Christian queried as he reached one table. "Who's got the margaritas and the corona?"
"That'd be here," Dawn gestured between herself, Christy, Lauren, Jackie and Eddie. "Take a wild guess as to who ordered what."
Christian rolled his eyes good naturedly, the blonde man setting the drinks in the center of the table. "Dude- why'd you order two drinks?"
Latino Heat shrugged, "'Cos I didn't want to look out of place, essa."
"Alright, four cosmopolitan's, one sex on the beach, one Hurricane, two bloody Mary's and two drafts." Chris called out as he approached the group, "Claim your drinks or it's mine."
"Duh, Chris." Victoria rolled her eyes, "You and Christian ordered the draft beers .. Right here."
Chris mimicked the raven haired woman, but set the drinks down none the less.
"Hey, where's ours?" Lita called out impatiently from the booth, "I see that all of y'all got your drinks-"
"Hold your horses, oh ye impatient woman." Tyson rolled his eyes as he approached the booth. "We had to steal trays to make it look we were bar staff."
Dave smirked, "Man, even that couldn't help y'all. I mean look at you for example-" he paused to gesture absently to the Problem Solver. "Sure, you could look like staff here, but as a bouncer.. Not a waiter."
Tyson raised an eyebrow, "And just what are you trying to say?"
Lita huffed, "You got my Shirley Temple right?"
"Yes I got it," The Problem Solver set down the aforementioned drink, along with two strawberry daiquiri's, a pitcher of beer and three plastic cups. "Happy now?"
"Thank you," Lita grinned impishly, plucking the maraschino cherry from the Shirley Temple.
Dave raised an eyebrow, "Why don't you just order a plate of cherries or something?"
The redheaded woman shrugged, popping the candied fruit into her mouth. "'Cos I don't feel like it.. That's why."
Dave merely shook his head, pouring himself some beer then. "I just doesn't make sense. You waste money buying a drink that you don't drink-"
"You expect her to make sense?" Chris rolled his eyes from one of the tables, "you expect way too much."
"Anyway," Tyson reached for the pitcher of beer. "Who's up first?"
Dawn gestured to Latino Heat. "Eddie is."
Eddie raised an eyebrow at the brunette woman, "Says who?"
The New Jersey native raised an eyebrow in turn, "Says me, that's who."
"Aw man," Eddie scowled, gesturing to John then. "Why can't he go first?"
"Stop being a baby," Dawn chastised playfully, "He went first last time."
Eddie rolled his eyes, "That didn't count .. It was a duet."
Maria glanced between the gathered, the blonde woman taking a tentative sip of her Bloody Mary. "Does it always start like this?"
"Without fail," Trish confirmed with a wry smile. "But it's all in good fun-"
"Says you," Eddie scoffed, "How come you girls don't get up there?"
"Because, that's why." Lita stuck out her tongue, the cherry stem tied in a knot. "Just suck it up and deal with it."
"Nu uh, "John shook his head, leaning back a touch in the booth. "We always go first, for once? Y'all need to step up."
The redheaded woman raised an eyebrow, "Oh really? And just why should we?"
Lillian shook her head, taking a small sip of her daiquiri. "Where's Michelle? I thought she was meeting us here."
Joy frowned in thought, grasping the stem of the glass before her. "Candice said she was going to call.."
"Did any of you remember to get Candice her drink?" Torrie sent a questioning look between Chris, Christian and Tyson. "Well?"
"I had the most drink orders to remember," Chris spoke up first, "So don't look at me."
"Yeah? I had to get the order for princess brat here." Tyson gestured to the redhead opposite him. "So, don't look at me."
"Fine, fine.." Christian rolled his eyes as he pushed back from the table, "I'll get the drink."
Christy took a sip of her margarita, "So .. Eddie? What are you serenading us with?"
"Well, since he did agree to go first," Dawn sipped her own margarita, a thoughtful frown on her features. "I figured he could go with a classic. So I took the liberty of selecting Margaritaville."
John snickered, "Hey homey, betta you than me."
Tyson just smirked, "And who else is up tonight?"
"Christian," Stacy offered as she sipped her frozen beverage. "I think Trish has him for Copacabana."
Christian blinked, "What?"
"Oh that should be good," Chris snorted from his spot, the blonde man leaning back in his chair.
Christian made a face, "Why me? Why that song? I mean, I wasn't even here when you all decided for me."
"So?" Victoria rolled her eyes, "And that's different from any other night because?"
"Yeah really," Dawn shrugged her shoulders, "Just deal with it, and hope that you aren't doing two."
The Canadian Diva nodded in agreement, "Yup .. And as for the song? It was either that or Tequila, but I don't think anyone can top Eddie's rendition."
The Problem Solver only shook his head, "Dave? What about you?"
"I'm not," the Animal informed him with a smirk.
"Dude, that ain't fair." John made a face, "How'd you get off that easy?"
"Oh quit your whining," Lita rolled her eyes, taking a sip of her daiquiri. "Or would you like to make this a two shot performance?"
The West Newbury native raised an eyebrow, "How 'bout this- you find yourself two partners .. An' get your own ass up there. Then I'll think about a second."
The Queen of Extreme waved it off easily, "Oh please .. Now where's the fun in that?"
"You scared or something?"
"Hell no." Lita scoffed, "Fine then you're on. But, that means you have to do a second song, no ifs, ands or buts about it."
Cena scowled, "Bad enough you already got me-"
"Hush you." Lita sent a mock glare to her side, "You'll spoil the surprise."
Dawn shook her head as the two continued to squabble like three year olds. The brunette smirked, leaning in closer to whisper to Trish and Victoria. "I think we can count at least one person to be a replacement."
"Only one?" Victoria smirked in turn, nodding discreetly to Latino Heat. "I see at least two."
Dawn made a face, "No way honey .. I am not gonna put Eddie through that."
Trish inclined her head a touch, "What about Ty?"
Victoria almost spat out her drink, "You're joking right? He'd never go for it."
The blonde woman shrugged, "You never know .. Besides, it's worth a shot isn't it?"
"Well, we can always see if Stacy can convince Rob," Dawn reasoned then, "And if not .. Then me an' Li can talk to him."
"Shush," Trish hissed then, "We can't talk about this too much, otherwise we'll raise suspicion."
Victoria rolled her eyes in response, the Diva trio dropping the topic none the less.
"Hey.." Lita suddenly appeared behind the three. "Can two of y'all do me a favor?"
Dawn raised an eyebrow, "What song and why?"
"I'm thinking Bootylicious," Lita grinned, hazel eyes twinkling with mirth. "It fit's the theme.. Really."
Christy raised an eyebrow, "Just how does that fit the theme?"
"You'll see," The Queen of Extreme replied vaguely, "So .. Will you? Any two of you, it doesn't mater."
"No thanks," Dawn smirked, "I came here to be entertained, not be entertainment."
"I'll do it," Joy offered from the next table over. "If you want me to anyway."
Lita beamed, "Absolutely.. So, who else is in?"
"I'll do it," Christy grinned, "I haven't done karaoke in awhile anyway.. This should be fun!"
"Great," Lita grinned to the two Diva's then, "We're up after Eddie so.. Just be ready to go up there."
Lita retreated back to the booth, and by the time she had re-settled; Christian and Candice returned. Candice informed them all that, Michelle was on her way over.
"Hey girls..." Torrie sent a look to Trish and Dawn. "Me an' Stace think we can sign John up.. Thoughts on that?"
Christy giggled, "That's what they figured too."
Dawn smirked, "Well .. Li did learn the 'powers of persuasion' from two of the best."
Victoria raised an eyebrow, "Powers of persuasion?"
The Canadian Diva nodded, leaning forwards to rest her forearms on the table. "Sweet talk, puppy dog eyes, full pouty face if necessary .. And if all else fails? Temper tantrum until you get what you want."
Jackie laughed from her spot, the blonde taking a sip of her own margarita. "I think Li has her own powers of persuasion.." she nodded idly to the booth, "It's called: violence.. And throwing beer nuts."
Stacy sent a look to the two in question, "Ya know .. It's almost like when Team X-Treme was still around. Although John isn't anywhere near like Jeff-"
"Not appearance wise anyway," Trish interrupted then, "But they've both got that, easy going, free spirit, live like tomorrow is the last day attitude."
"Shush!" Dawn raised a finger to her lips, "Eddie is about to go up."
"Hey Lil, did you bring a camera?"
The blonde ring announcer grinned, as she brought her camera out from her purse. "You know it Li."
"I have mine too." Candice grinned, holding up her camera. "Never know when you'll meet a celebrity-"
Jackie smirked, "Or when you'll hear some of the WWE's finest at a karaoke machine."
All eyes turned to the stage, the Diva's whistling for Eddie as he stepped up to the microphone.
"Psssst." Lita approached Joy and Christy. "Y'all ain't gonna back out me, right?"
Christy pushed back from the table, "No way girl. You can count on me."
Joy laughed good naturedly as she also pushed back from the table. "Well if anything, it'll be fun right?"
Christian sent a look between the Diva trio. "So, what are you three singing?"
"Bootylicious," Lita informed him with a smirk, "It fit's the theme for the evening, so to speak."
The blonde man raised an eyebrow, "Whatever you say Red."
Lita rolled her eyes, "Just trust me, alright? Oh, and you're up after John .. Otherwise this might not make sense."
Chris smirked, "And we all know how much sense you make Li."
In turn, Lita gave him the one fingered salute; the three Diva's making their way to the stage as Eddie retreated back to the table.
"Oh my god!" Trish practically squealed as Joy, Lita and Christy lined up. "I have the best idea for the finale tonight!"
Tyson raised an eyebrow from the booth, sending a look to John and Dave. "I don't like this .. Trish has that 'I'm scheming' look on her face."
The blonde Diva sent a look to Dawn and Victoria, "After is Li is done up there- we have got to talk to her."
Dawn raised an eyebrow, "What for?"
Trish beamed, "Okay, remember last time when we got the guys to sing In the Navy? What about, if this time, we get them to sing Spice Girls!"
Chris shook his head defiantly, his eyes half on the stage. "No way Trish. I am not going up there to sing that."
Tyson snorted, "You want me up there? You pay me. A lot."
John raised an eyebrow, turning his attention away from the stage. "I don't think so blondie, I ain't singin' no Spice Girls."
Jackie raised an eyebrow in turn, "This coming from the poor sap who got up there last time and did Genie in a Bottle?"
Cena scowled, balling up a napkin. "Look woman, that was a one time only thing-"
"Yeah right," Tyson snorted disbelievingly, "We all know it'll happen again."
"Oh come on.." Trish stuck out her lower lip, directing her sole attention to Christian. "Please?"
"Triiiish," Christian made a face, "Isn't Copacabana enough?"
Tyson shook his head, "Hey Dave- I bet ya, 5 that C will give in.. and in less a minute."
"No way man," Dave shook his head, "We both know it'll take less time then that."
"Chris.." Victoria turned her attention to the blonde man in question, grabbing a fist-full of his t-shirt. "Whadya say?"
He snorted, "No way. And that's final. I am not-"
"Come on Chris- please?" Torrie joined the raven haired women's efforts, though with decidedly less violent tactics. "Please?"
"Yeah, Christian.." Maria pulled her own puppy dog face. "Please?"
"Please?" Candice and Stacy joined the others, batting their lashes innocently.
Christian sighed, "If you can get Tyson.."
Dawn and Jackie brought out their wallets, "Done."
"And John," Chris added then, the blonde man inwardly cursing his doom. "I'll do it."
Trish grinned in triumph, "Deal." She blew a kiss to the two Canadian's. "You're the best!"
Tyson snorted, the Problem Solver making his way over to collect his pay off money. "Wimps.. Giving into those puppy dog eyes- every damn time."
Victoria rolled her eyes, "So .. I'm thinking-"
"How about, Saturday Night Diva's?" Jackie winked, "I think it'd be perfect."
Stacy nodded in turn, "It's either that .. Or they could do Wannabe."
Dawn grinned, handing off the last of the pay off money. "Actually I think Saturday Night Diva's would be better.. Trish?"
The Canadian Diva nodded, "We'll save Wannabe for next time."
"There will be no next time." John spoke up then, "I ain't-"
"Hey John.." Lita tossed her hair over her shoulder, a smug smile in place. "You're up."
Victoria sent a glance to Dawn and Jackie. "I think we can count Ty, in .. we just hafta pool our money together."
Dawn nodded quickly, "Hey Li- what's John singing anyway?"
Lita only smiled, sipping her daiquiri as Baby Got Back started.
"Hey look!" Candice nodded to the door, "Michelle's here."
"Oh, Li?" Trish sent a glance to the redhead in question, "Chris, Christian and Tyson have already agreed to sing Saturday Night Diva's.."
"And Eddie," Dawn put in then.
"We just need John."
Lita nodded, "No problem.. I'll talk to him after Captain Charisma goes up."
"Hey girls." Michelle smiled as she approached the tables, "What have I missed?"
"Not too much," Stacy replied casually, "Sit.. We ordered you a cosmopolitan."
"Thanks." Michelle grinned as she took a seat. "Am I seeing things or is that-"
Jackie snickered, "Yup.. That's John up there. You missed Eddie's performance .. But there's a special treat in store for the finale."
"Ahh.." Michelle sipped her drink then, "How much longer are we staying?"
Trish shrugged, "Not much longer.. We'll probably leave after the finale."
Michelle nodded in response, all falling silent then to either watch John's performance or to chit chat quietly amongst themselves. As Trish, Victoria, Dawn, Christy, Stacy and Torrie had figured- John was a shoe in. And as the raven haired Diva had also pointed out, if they paid him enough- Tyson was also in. With that in mind, they only had to pick eight more people.. Then of course figure out storylines and all that stuff, but still .. At least part of the work was already done. They had two, now it was just a matter of figuring out who else.
Author: Kori/justagirl8225
Disclaimer: Not mine, never will be
Spoilers: Nope, this was set back in my own version 2005
Rating: PG-13 for language, might go up
Characters/Pairing: It's an ensemble fic with many divas and wrestlers.
Summary: When the womens division is put on hold, the Divas come up with an alternate solution..
Notes: This is an older story of mine that I have published at ff.net. If you have read it there, this version will be slightly different as far as characters go but the plot/premise will remain. I may or may not be including people who weren't on the main roster at the time.
Previously: Tags ;; Memories
Later that night- at Jillian's
"So," Chris Jericho leaned back against the wall, "What do you think the redheaded she devil subjected him to tonight?"
Tyson blinked, an eyebrow raising slightly. "Subjected who to what? She's gotten all of us at some point, Jericho."
The blonde man rolled his eyes, "Duh .. John? Remember last time?"
Christian snorted from the other side of Tyson. "Who could forget .. John ended up singing Genie in a Bottle."
"Which makes me wonder," Chris continued, the three men waiting for the drink orders. "What do you think she's picked tonight?"
Tyson shrugged a touch, "Who says she picked anything and for that matter, what makes you think he'll go for it?"
Christian raised an eyebrow, "For one . It's Li. That's saying enough right there. And two? Just open your eyes and take a look, man."
The Problem Solver smirked, "All I can say, I'm glad it isn't me." He shook his head, crossing his arms over his chest. " But I do have to wonder- how does she do it?"
Chris shrugged, "Who knows .. But whatever method she uses, I'd be willing to bet it's the same that Dawn uses on Eddie."
"Not that you have much room to talk, dude." Christian pointed out then, "Come on, Li had you singing along with 'Baby One More Time' ... how is that any less embarrassing than Genie in a Bottle?"
"Anyway, back to the point." Chris glanced to the two. "What do you think she picked?"
Christian rubbed the back of his neck in thought, "Hmm.. I'm gonna go with Physical.. She hasn't dipped into the classic 80's pool in awhile."
The Problem Solver stroked his goatee thoughtfully, "I'm going with anything by Paula Abdul."
Chris chuckled, "Alright, keeping with Captain Charisma's theme .. Then I'll go with anything by Cyndi Lauper."
"And this time, you losers hafta pay me.." Christian frowned thoughtfully then, "10 each." He waited a beat before adding: "And that's American dollars, Jerky, not Canadian."
Chris merely shook his head, the three falling silent as they collected the drink orders.
"What's taking them so long?" Victoria craned her neck, the raven haired Diva scanning the bar. "I mean, it's not like it's that crowded here.."
Trish raised an eyebrow, "Well duh Vikki, we have a large party with us tonight." the blonde gestured to the two tables and the one booth they were currently occupying. "It's not often all of us go out .. Or at least not to the same place."
"Yeah," Stacy brushed her hair back from her face, "But we should do this more often- don't you think? I mean this is really fun."
"We should.." Joy grinned, tucking a rebellious strand of hair behind her ear. "I mean honestly girls, half the time when we do go out? We end up at the same place anyway."
"Just at different times," Jackie joked then, "But yeah.. We should do this more often."
"Hey the drinks are on the way," Maria nodded towards the approaching trio.
"About time," Dawn muttered from the next table over, "Geeze, you'd think they were taking orders for the whole damn place."
"Easy, mamacita." Eddie grinned saucily, "Just be thankful you didn't have to go get it yourself."
"Five margaritas… and a corona?" Christian queried as he reached one table. "Who's got the margaritas and the corona?"
"That'd be here," Dawn gestured between herself, Christy, Lauren, Jackie and Eddie. "Take a wild guess as to who ordered what."
Christian rolled his eyes good naturedly, the blonde man setting the drinks in the center of the table. "Dude- why'd you order two drinks?"
Latino Heat shrugged, "'Cos I didn't want to look out of place, essa."
"Alright, four cosmopolitan's, one sex on the beach, one Hurricane, two bloody Mary's and two drafts." Chris called out as he approached the group, "Claim your drinks or it's mine."
"Duh, Chris." Victoria rolled her eyes, "You and Christian ordered the draft beers .. Right here."
Chris mimicked the raven haired woman, but set the drinks down none the less.
"Hey, where's ours?" Lita called out impatiently from the booth, "I see that all of y'all got your drinks-"
"Hold your horses, oh ye impatient woman." Tyson rolled his eyes as he approached the booth. "We had to steal trays to make it look we were bar staff."
Dave smirked, "Man, even that couldn't help y'all. I mean look at you for example-" he paused to gesture absently to the Problem Solver. "Sure, you could look like staff here, but as a bouncer.. Not a waiter."
Tyson raised an eyebrow, "And just what are you trying to say?"
Lita huffed, "You got my Shirley Temple right?"
"Yes I got it," The Problem Solver set down the aforementioned drink, along with two strawberry daiquiri's, a pitcher of beer and three plastic cups. "Happy now?"
"Thank you," Lita grinned impishly, plucking the maraschino cherry from the Shirley Temple.
Dave raised an eyebrow, "Why don't you just order a plate of cherries or something?"
The redheaded woman shrugged, popping the candied fruit into her mouth. "'Cos I don't feel like it.. That's why."
Dave merely shook his head, pouring himself some beer then. "I just doesn't make sense. You waste money buying a drink that you don't drink-"
"You expect her to make sense?" Chris rolled his eyes from one of the tables, "you expect way too much."
"Anyway," Tyson reached for the pitcher of beer. "Who's up first?"
Dawn gestured to Latino Heat. "Eddie is."
Eddie raised an eyebrow at the brunette woman, "Says who?"
The New Jersey native raised an eyebrow in turn, "Says me, that's who."
"Aw man," Eddie scowled, gesturing to John then. "Why can't he go first?"
"Stop being a baby," Dawn chastised playfully, "He went first last time."
Eddie rolled his eyes, "That didn't count .. It was a duet."
Maria glanced between the gathered, the blonde woman taking a tentative sip of her Bloody Mary. "Does it always start like this?"
"Without fail," Trish confirmed with a wry smile. "But it's all in good fun-"
"Says you," Eddie scoffed, "How come you girls don't get up there?"
"Because, that's why." Lita stuck out her tongue, the cherry stem tied in a knot. "Just suck it up and deal with it."
"Nu uh, "John shook his head, leaning back a touch in the booth. "We always go first, for once? Y'all need to step up."
The redheaded woman raised an eyebrow, "Oh really? And just why should we?"
Lillian shook her head, taking a small sip of her daiquiri. "Where's Michelle? I thought she was meeting us here."
Joy frowned in thought, grasping the stem of the glass before her. "Candice said she was going to call.."
"Did any of you remember to get Candice her drink?" Torrie sent a questioning look between Chris, Christian and Tyson. "Well?"
"I had the most drink orders to remember," Chris spoke up first, "So don't look at me."
"Yeah? I had to get the order for princess brat here." Tyson gestured to the redhead opposite him. "So, don't look at me."
"Fine, fine.." Christian rolled his eyes as he pushed back from the table, "I'll get the drink."
Christy took a sip of her margarita, "So .. Eddie? What are you serenading us with?"
"Well, since he did agree to go first," Dawn sipped her own margarita, a thoughtful frown on her features. "I figured he could go with a classic. So I took the liberty of selecting Margaritaville."
John snickered, "Hey homey, betta you than me."
Tyson just smirked, "And who else is up tonight?"
"Christian," Stacy offered as she sipped her frozen beverage. "I think Trish has him for Copacabana."
Christian blinked, "What?"
"Oh that should be good," Chris snorted from his spot, the blonde man leaning back in his chair.
Christian made a face, "Why me? Why that song? I mean, I wasn't even here when you all decided for me."
"So?" Victoria rolled her eyes, "And that's different from any other night because?"
"Yeah really," Dawn shrugged her shoulders, "Just deal with it, and hope that you aren't doing two."
The Canadian Diva nodded in agreement, "Yup .. And as for the song? It was either that or Tequila, but I don't think anyone can top Eddie's rendition."
The Problem Solver only shook his head, "Dave? What about you?"
"I'm not," the Animal informed him with a smirk.
"Dude, that ain't fair." John made a face, "How'd you get off that easy?"
"Oh quit your whining," Lita rolled her eyes, taking a sip of her daiquiri. "Or would you like to make this a two shot performance?"
The West Newbury native raised an eyebrow, "How 'bout this- you find yourself two partners .. An' get your own ass up there. Then I'll think about a second."
The Queen of Extreme waved it off easily, "Oh please .. Now where's the fun in that?"
"You scared or something?"
"Hell no." Lita scoffed, "Fine then you're on. But, that means you have to do a second song, no ifs, ands or buts about it."
Cena scowled, "Bad enough you already got me-"
"Hush you." Lita sent a mock glare to her side, "You'll spoil the surprise."
Dawn shook her head as the two continued to squabble like three year olds. The brunette smirked, leaning in closer to whisper to Trish and Victoria. "I think we can count at least one person to be a replacement."
"Only one?" Victoria smirked in turn, nodding discreetly to Latino Heat. "I see at least two."
Dawn made a face, "No way honey .. I am not gonna put Eddie through that."
Trish inclined her head a touch, "What about Ty?"
Victoria almost spat out her drink, "You're joking right? He'd never go for it."
The blonde woman shrugged, "You never know .. Besides, it's worth a shot isn't it?"
"Well, we can always see if Stacy can convince Rob," Dawn reasoned then, "And if not .. Then me an' Li can talk to him."
"Shush," Trish hissed then, "We can't talk about this too much, otherwise we'll raise suspicion."
Victoria rolled her eyes in response, the Diva trio dropping the topic none the less.
"Hey.." Lita suddenly appeared behind the three. "Can two of y'all do me a favor?"
Dawn raised an eyebrow, "What song and why?"
"I'm thinking Bootylicious," Lita grinned, hazel eyes twinkling with mirth. "It fit's the theme.. Really."
Christy raised an eyebrow, "Just how does that fit the theme?"
"You'll see," The Queen of Extreme replied vaguely, "So .. Will you? Any two of you, it doesn't mater."
"No thanks," Dawn smirked, "I came here to be entertained, not be entertainment."
"I'll do it," Joy offered from the next table over. "If you want me to anyway."
Lita beamed, "Absolutely.. So, who else is in?"
"I'll do it," Christy grinned, "I haven't done karaoke in awhile anyway.. This should be fun!"
"Great," Lita grinned to the two Diva's then, "We're up after Eddie so.. Just be ready to go up there."
Lita retreated back to the booth, and by the time she had re-settled; Christian and Candice returned. Candice informed them all that, Michelle was on her way over.
"Hey girls..." Torrie sent a look to Trish and Dawn. "Me an' Stace think we can sign John up.. Thoughts on that?"
Christy giggled, "That's what they figured too."
Dawn smirked, "Well .. Li did learn the 'powers of persuasion' from two of the best."
Victoria raised an eyebrow, "Powers of persuasion?"
The Canadian Diva nodded, leaning forwards to rest her forearms on the table. "Sweet talk, puppy dog eyes, full pouty face if necessary .. And if all else fails? Temper tantrum until you get what you want."
Jackie laughed from her spot, the blonde taking a sip of her own margarita. "I think Li has her own powers of persuasion.." she nodded idly to the booth, "It's called: violence.. And throwing beer nuts."
Stacy sent a look to the two in question, "Ya know .. It's almost like when Team X-Treme was still around. Although John isn't anywhere near like Jeff-"
"Not appearance wise anyway," Trish interrupted then, "But they've both got that, easy going, free spirit, live like tomorrow is the last day attitude."
"Shush!" Dawn raised a finger to her lips, "Eddie is about to go up."
"Hey Lil, did you bring a camera?"
The blonde ring announcer grinned, as she brought her camera out from her purse. "You know it Li."
"I have mine too." Candice grinned, holding up her camera. "Never know when you'll meet a celebrity-"
Jackie smirked, "Or when you'll hear some of the WWE's finest at a karaoke machine."
All eyes turned to the stage, the Diva's whistling for Eddie as he stepped up to the microphone.
"Psssst." Lita approached Joy and Christy. "Y'all ain't gonna back out me, right?"
Christy pushed back from the table, "No way girl. You can count on me."
Joy laughed good naturedly as she also pushed back from the table. "Well if anything, it'll be fun right?"
Christian sent a look between the Diva trio. "So, what are you three singing?"
"Bootylicious," Lita informed him with a smirk, "It fit's the theme for the evening, so to speak."
The blonde man raised an eyebrow, "Whatever you say Red."
Lita rolled her eyes, "Just trust me, alright? Oh, and you're up after John .. Otherwise this might not make sense."
Chris smirked, "And we all know how much sense you make Li."
In turn, Lita gave him the one fingered salute; the three Diva's making their way to the stage as Eddie retreated back to the table.
"Oh my god!" Trish practically squealed as Joy, Lita and Christy lined up. "I have the best idea for the finale tonight!"
Tyson raised an eyebrow from the booth, sending a look to John and Dave. "I don't like this .. Trish has that 'I'm scheming' look on her face."
The blonde Diva sent a look to Dawn and Victoria, "After is Li is done up there- we have got to talk to her."
Dawn raised an eyebrow, "What for?"
Trish beamed, "Okay, remember last time when we got the guys to sing In the Navy? What about, if this time, we get them to sing Spice Girls!"
Chris shook his head defiantly, his eyes half on the stage. "No way Trish. I am not going up there to sing that."
Tyson snorted, "You want me up there? You pay me. A lot."
John raised an eyebrow, turning his attention away from the stage. "I don't think so blondie, I ain't singin' no Spice Girls."
Jackie raised an eyebrow in turn, "This coming from the poor sap who got up there last time and did Genie in a Bottle?"
Cena scowled, balling up a napkin. "Look woman, that was a one time only thing-"
"Yeah right," Tyson snorted disbelievingly, "We all know it'll happen again."
"Oh come on.." Trish stuck out her lower lip, directing her sole attention to Christian. "Please?"
"Triiiish," Christian made a face, "Isn't Copacabana enough?"
Tyson shook his head, "Hey Dave- I bet ya, 5 that C will give in.. and in less a minute."
"No way man," Dave shook his head, "We both know it'll take less time then that."
"Chris.." Victoria turned her attention to the blonde man in question, grabbing a fist-full of his t-shirt. "Whadya say?"
He snorted, "No way. And that's final. I am not-"
"Come on Chris- please?" Torrie joined the raven haired women's efforts, though with decidedly less violent tactics. "Please?"
"Yeah, Christian.." Maria pulled her own puppy dog face. "Please?"
"Please?" Candice and Stacy joined the others, batting their lashes innocently.
Christian sighed, "If you can get Tyson.."
Dawn and Jackie brought out their wallets, "Done."
"And John," Chris added then, the blonde man inwardly cursing his doom. "I'll do it."
Trish grinned in triumph, "Deal." She blew a kiss to the two Canadian's. "You're the best!"
Tyson snorted, the Problem Solver making his way over to collect his pay off money. "Wimps.. Giving into those puppy dog eyes- every damn time."
Victoria rolled her eyes, "So .. I'm thinking-"
"How about, Saturday Night Diva's?" Jackie winked, "I think it'd be perfect."
Stacy nodded in turn, "It's either that .. Or they could do Wannabe."
Dawn grinned, handing off the last of the pay off money. "Actually I think Saturday Night Diva's would be better.. Trish?"
The Canadian Diva nodded, "We'll save Wannabe for next time."
"There will be no next time." John spoke up then, "I ain't-"
"Hey John.." Lita tossed her hair over her shoulder, a smug smile in place. "You're up."
Victoria sent a glance to Dawn and Jackie. "I think we can count Ty, in .. we just hafta pool our money together."
Dawn nodded quickly, "Hey Li- what's John singing anyway?"
Lita only smiled, sipping her daiquiri as Baby Got Back started.
"Hey look!" Candice nodded to the door, "Michelle's here."
"Oh, Li?" Trish sent a glance to the redhead in question, "Chris, Christian and Tyson have already agreed to sing Saturday Night Diva's.."
"And Eddie," Dawn put in then.
"We just need John."
Lita nodded, "No problem.. I'll talk to him after Captain Charisma goes up."
"Hey girls." Michelle smiled as she approached the tables, "What have I missed?"
"Not too much," Stacy replied casually, "Sit.. We ordered you a cosmopolitan."
"Thanks." Michelle grinned as she took a seat. "Am I seeing things or is that-"
Jackie snickered, "Yup.. That's John up there. You missed Eddie's performance .. But there's a special treat in store for the finale."
"Ahh.." Michelle sipped her drink then, "How much longer are we staying?"
Trish shrugged, "Not much longer.. We'll probably leave after the finale."
Michelle nodded in response, all falling silent then to either watch John's performance or to chit chat quietly amongst themselves. As Trish, Victoria, Dawn, Christy, Stacy and Torrie had figured- John was a shoe in. And as the raven haired Diva had also pointed out, if they paid him enough- Tyson was also in. With that in mind, they only had to pick eight more people.. Then of course figure out storylines and all that stuff, but still .. At least part of the work was already done. They had two, now it was just a matter of figuring out who else.