(Monday Night Raw)
With Braun Strowman part of the Bliss Republic, Alex and the Brotherhood are now thinking of a plan of retaliation. Dominik and Keith were still bruised following their match from last Friday. So far, majority of the roster tend to stay away from the feuding groups, so that they won't fall victim to the Republic's destruction.
However, Alex had an idea.
Alex: guys, I think I know how we can fire back against Alexa
Xavier: what is it?
Alex: I know a friend who wrestled here before, but he had to retire due to injury
Roman: well who is it, man?
Alex: hold on, I'm gonna call him first
The Pharaoh left the locker room to call his friend.
???: hello
Alex: hey it's me
???: Alex Auditore, I haven't heard your voice for almost a long time
Alex: great to hear you as well
???: I saw what transpired, I'm sorry for what happened
Alex: it's fine; Bliss Kingdom is dead, now there is only the Bliss Republic
???: I see, so what can I do for you?
Alex: question is, are you clear to wrestle again?
???: yeah, my injury is all healed up and I'm ready to go
Alex: okay, so now I'm offering you to help us fight the Republic
???: you want me to join your cause?
Alex: yes, and I didn't want to resort to this, but I assume you saw what happened on SmackDown
???: yeah, I saw it; and I can't believe what Bliss Kingdom has come to
Alex: so will you help?
???: yes, and I'm coming out of retirement
Alex: when will you come?
???: this Friday on SmackDown?
Alex: okay sounds good
???: sweet, I'll see you on Friday
Alex: later man
The Brotherhood leader went back inside.
Kevin: you called him?
Alex: yeah, and we'll meet him this Friday on SmackDown
Keith: I'm curious to wonder who it is
Alex: trust me on this, this guy will catch not only the Bliss Republic off guard, but us as well
Big E: whoever he is, I can't wait to meet him
(1 hour later)
The show has started and the opening segment was the Bliss Republic's Seth Rollins coming out to the ring to address the crowd.
Seth: ladies and gentlemen, the Republic's Messiah has come!
The crowd booed.
Seth: now I'm out here by order from our leader Alexa. I've asked her earlier that I want to recruit two guys to the Republic and she gave me the green light. I talked to these guys and they were happy to join us
Seth did his trademark cackle.
Seth: Alexa ordered me to assign these two men as the Republic's insurance policy and to enforce our will physically on those who refuse to follow. Ladies and gentlemen, the two new members of the Bliss Republic!
The Republic's two newest members were the former muscle to Constable Baron Corbin's Wolf-Pack, Akam and Rezar also known as the AOP.
The two big men came out to the ring and the Messiah gave them the Bliss Republic armbands. Seth raised their arms as an arrogant smirk planted on his face.
(Backstage)
Alex had his hands on his mouth in concern as now the Brotherhood has to worry of the Republic's insurance policy.
Keith: hey Dom, it seems we have a match
Dominik: I can see
Alex: AOP used to be part of Corbin's Wolf-Pack, and now they're part of Alexa's group
Kofi: now the Republic will be difficult to defeat
Alex: guys we can't give up; sure Alexa and Randy have the AOP in their ranks, that is just a warning shot, remember we have my friend coming
Io: Alex is right
Tegan: we have to fight
Everyone nodded at Tegan's statement.
Alex: no one can fight the Bliss Republic alone, but when we stand together, nothing is impossible
Everyone smiled and agreed and joined the Pharaoh for a Too Sweet.
The show went on with matches and segments until the main event came, and the match was arranged by Alexa and Randy themselves, a 7 on 1 handicap match.
The Bliss Republic (Josh Stevens, Travis Sharp, Elleon Astralis, Chase Destiny, Colby Newfer, Pierce Johnson and Blood Shepherd) vs. Alex Auditore - 7 on 1 handicap match
An addition to the match was that members of the Brotherhood are not allowed to aid Alex whatsoever.
Seeing the match arranged by Alex's mentor and wife, the Brotherhood were livid.
Kevin: what the hell is this?
Dominik: oh that's unbelievable
Kofi: we can't interfere?
Alex: guys calm down! This is something I have to do alone, and this personal
The group nodded and patted Alex on the back and shoulders to motivate him. The Pharaoh went out of the locker room for his personal and emotional match.
(The Bliss Republic vs. Alex Auditore)
The Bliss Republic members came out as their entrance theme played. Leading the charge were the Universal Champion Chase Destiny and the WWE Champion Blood Shepherd. The seven Republic members made their way to the ring and raised their titles high.
(The Brotherhood's theme plays)
Out came the leader of the Brotherhood and current United States Champion Alex. He walked down the ring not taking his eyes off the Republic who were brothers to him. He got up on the apron and went in the ring and stared down at his friends now turned adversaries.
The bell rang and to start off for the Republic was Travis.
Alex: it doesn't have to be like this, man
Travis: shut it and fight
The Pharaoh and the American Nightmare locked up and the US Champion got him in a headlock. Travis pushed him to the ropes only to be knocked down with a shoulder tackle by Alex. Travis got up and tagged in Josh. There was emotion in Alex's eyes as he didn't want to fight one of his best friends. The two locked up and the Pharaoh nailed the Fallen Warrior with a dropkick. Josh then tagged in Chase and Alex got even more emotional.
(End of match)
Alex knocked down the Republic members with rapid punches as they swarmed into the ring; Alex managed to AKOed Pierce and Colby, but he was met with a sudden Giga Savate Strike from Shepherd. The WWE Champion went for the pin and gained the win for the Republic.
The Republic then attacked Alex in a post-match assault. With the match over, the Brotherhood can come help as Kevin and Roman came rushing down to the ring followed by Keith and Dominik. It was 7 on 5 or more like 7 on 4 as Alex was down in the corner. The Brotherhood members fell victim to the numbers game, but unexpected help has arrived as a theme played.
Out came the founder of everyone's favorite holiday which is celebrated every day, Rusev Day and also the man who divorced Lana, the Bulgarian Brute Rusev. The former US Champion rushed down to the ring and laid waste to the Republic with combinations of punches and kicks. Then more help arrived as another theme played.
Out came running full speed was WWE's resident superhero, the high flying Ricochet. The One and Only joined the fray by tossing out Pierce and stunned Colby with a Recoil. The rest of the Brotherhood got back up and went on the offense against the Bliss Republic.
After disposing the Republic to the outside, Ricochet went for a suicide dive and laid out the seven members. Dominik, Keith, Roman and Kevin helped Alex to his feet; the Pharaoh saw that Rusev and Ricochet aided them. The One and Only and the Bulgarian Brute told Alex that they want to help the Brotherhood to combat the Republic.
The Pharaoh nodded and welcomed the two to the Brotherhood, much to the chagrin of the Bliss Republic members. The show ended with the seven members of the Brotherhood staring daggers at the seven members of the Bliss Republic. The Brotherhood then did their taunt with Rusev and Ricochet joining in.
The Brotherhood has fired back at the Bliss Republic, but the war has just begun.