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Chapter 443 - 417. Reaction To WrestleMania

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Fans were torn. Many hated Batista for what he represented, the corporate hacked champion who stole the title through politics. But others, grudgingly, admitted he looked more dangerous and dominant than ever. The speculation began immediately, who could possibly stop him now?

And then, of course, there was the main event.

The Streak vs. Career match.

Undertaker versus Shawn Michaels.

Despite the heartbreak, there was universal agreement, that it had been billed as one of the most emotional, high stakes matches in WrestleMania history, and it delivered. Fans couldn't stop praising it. From bell to bell, both men gave everything they had.

Undertaker fought with the weight of his undefeated streak pressing down on him, and Shawn fought with the knowledge that one mistake could mean the end of his career. Near falls, breathtaking counters, moments where it looked like Shawn might actually break the streak, all of it left fans clutching their chests.

In the end, the Deadman prevailed.

Shawn Michaels' career ended that night, not with shame, but with honor. The emotional moment of him lying broken in the ring, Undertaker standing tall yet showing respect, was supposed to be the closing chapter. The camera caught fans crying, chanting "Thank you, Shawn!" over and over. It was the kind of WrestleMania ending that would live forever. For many, it was the end of an era.

But no one, no one, expected what happened next.

Sandro and the Undisputed System hijacked it.

They stormed the ring, blindsiding Shawn during his farewell, savaging him in front of the world. It was an act so vile, so unnecessary, that even fans who had reluctantly respected Sandro's cunning turned on him completely.

When Sandro and the Undisputed System desecrated Shawn's farewell, Twitter erupted in pure fury. Fans called it blasphemous, disgusting, the lowest act in WrestleMania history. Clips of Sandro sneering into the camera, declaring Shawn's career over "because WE said so," trended instantly.

Then the Undertaker attempt to save Shawn had ended in disaster, his exhausted body overwhelmed by the numbers game. The sight of Shawn and Undertaker being left in ruins while Sandro and his pack raised their arms in triumph sent shockwaves across the wrestling world.

The beatdown of both Shawn and Undertaker became the most replayed clip of the night. Analysts were stunned at the audacity. Podcasters ranted into their mics, voices shaking with disbelief. "They hijacked WrestleMania," one podcaster shouted, "and they might have just hijacked the future of WWE!"

But just when the despair peaked, Triple H's entrance hit, and Twitter exploded. The sight of the Game coming to save his best friend become instant hit.

But then another entrance music hit, and it was DX's music.

Then come out the jeep, with the theme song blaring, Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, X-Pac, Tori, all of it was like a fever dream. Fans online compared it to the biggest pop culture comebacks in history. "I screamed so loud my neighbors thought I was being robbed," one fan tweeted. Another wrote, "This is why I love wrestling. You cannot script emotions like this anywhere else."

What followed was pandemonium. Clips of Road Dogg and Billy Gunn throwing crotch chops, X-Pac bouncing on his heels, Tori staring daggers at Alexa, these moments spread across Twitter in seconds.

Fans screamed into their keyboards, calling it the greatest WrestleMania surprise in years. Wrestling journalists were in awe, declaring that WWE had just reignited one of the most legendary factions in history at the perfect moment.

And then came the cherry on top, Shawn and Undertaker, both broken and beaten, rising again to join DX in the fight. The crowd in the arena had lost their minds, and so had the fans online.The Undisputed System, for all their numbers, being driven back. Sandro and Alexa fleeing up the ramp while Wade, Drew, Big E, and Ryback were left to suffer.

By the end of the night, the image of DX, Undertaker, Triple H, and Shawn standing tall was etched into history.

Twitter couldn't stop buzzing.

Fans shared clips of Shawn's Sweet Chin Music on Wade. Undertaker's chokeslam on Big E was replayed endlessly. The sight of Triple H swinging the sledgehammer at Sandro was clipped and posted with captions like "Daddy's home." And of course, memes of Sandro and Alexa retreating up the ramp, bruised but smirking, were already everywhere.

Wrestling analysts wrote long threads breaking down the faction war that seemed inevitable. "This is more than DX vs. the Undisputed System," one analyst wrote. "This is about legacy vs. uprising, history vs. rebellion, respect vs. arrogance. It's the story that will define WWE's next era."

Podcasters called it the beginning of a modern-day revolution. "WWE hasn't seen a faction war like this since the Monday Night Wars," one podcaster declared. "DX, the very symbol of rebellion, against the Undisputed System, the self proclaimed rulers of a new age, it's perfection."

And the biggest question fans asked was what happens next?

Was DX back for good? Was Undertaker going to align with them, despite his long history of rivalry with Triple H and Shawn? Would Shawn, though retired, remain involved in some way now that Sandro had made it personal? And most importantly, how would the Undisputed System respond? Would Sandro and his crew retaliate on Raw the very next night?

Memes flooded the platform, pictures of Sandro and Alexa retreating up the ramp, bruised but smirking, paired with captions like "You may have won tonight, but the war has just begun." Others joked about how Wade, Drew, Big E, and Ryback had been sacrificed, "left for dead" while their leader slipped away.

But one thing was certain, Sandro and the Undisputed System weren't done. Not by a long shot.

It was clear that the battle lines had been drawn.

Fans speculated endlessly, would WWE now be consumed by a faction war? The legends of the past, DX and their allies, against the ruthless new blood of the Undisputed System? Twitter was full of fantasy booking, dream match posters made by fans within hours. "DX vs. Undisputed System – Survivor Series?" one fan tweeted. "Make it happen."

Others specualt that the Undertaker, wouldn't side with DX and actually stand by on the side to pick both teams. Some thought the alliance would happen but then crumble under old grudges. Others believed that the sheer hatred for Sandro's group was enough to unite even the most bitter enemies.

By the time when the morning came, wrestling news sites confirmed what everyone already knew, WrestleMania had been a landmark event. Ratings were through the roof, merchandise sales spiked, and social media metrics were off the charts. But the true legacy of the night was the story it had set in motion.

The legends weren't done. The wolves weren't backing down. And the war for WWE's soul had only just begun.

Meanwhile on the backstage of the University of Phoenix Stadium, the energy still pulsing through the walls, Sandro was all smiles.

The group had just pulled off one of the most shocking post match angles in WrestleMania history. Fans were still processing it, social media was still on fire, and yet here they were, together, in the locker room, buzzing not from exhaustion, but from adrenaline.

The echo of the fans chanting, booing, and screaming themselves hoarse out in the stadium still rang faintly from behind the curtain, but here in the halls, he was basking in a different kind of atmosphere. He was surrounded by his people.

His crew. His brothers.

"Hell of a debut, guys," Sandro said with that trademark cocky smirk as he clapped Drew on the back and then gave Wade a quick shake by the shoulder. "Hell of a debut. We all did it. Congratulations on your first WrestleMania appearance. And not just any appearance, this was history"

He gestured toward the floor as though to anchor the weight of his words. "People will talk about this for years. The inaugural Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royale. interrupting Bret's match. Shawn's retirement. And us, crashing it all. You think anyone's gonna forget that?"

Wade, his arms still crossed, let a grin creep across his face, nodded and bumped fists with him. "You're bloody right about that, mate. Can't think of a bigger stage to make it on. WrestleMania."

Big E, full of energy as always, practically bounced in place. He was still sweaty from the chaos, but his eyes gleamed with excitement. "Bro, are you kidding me? That pop when we came out? The heat? That's something you can't bottle. You gave us this moment, Sandro. I'll never forget that."

Ryback, the powerhouse with his deep growl of a voice, cracked a grin as he fist bumped Sandro. "The Undisputed System's here now. They know we've arrived. Feed me more moments like this, and I'm good."

Drew nodded in agreement, his deep Scottish accent adding a certain gravity. "Aye. Tonight wasn't just about Shawn. Or Taker. It was about the Undisputed System. Our first mark on the biggest stage."

Sandro raised his eyebrows and chuckled, brushing some of his damp hair back. Alexa, standing close at his side with her arm around his, flashed him that cheeky look she always did, the one that said she was proud of him but also wanted to see how far she could push his buttons.

"Let's not forget," Wade added, his voice lowering slightly as he leaned in toward Sandro, "this wasn't just luck. Alexa told us what you did for us. About how you brokered that deal with Vince. How Vince tested you with that Royal Rumble debut. Then with the matches against Shawn. Even that impromptu bout where you had to call the spots on the fly. You could've leaned on your background to force Vince's hand, but you didn't. You kept it clean. You carried the weight, so none of us would get blamed if it went wrong"

The others looked at him with curious glances, their expressions shifting from excitement to genuine admiration.

Wade continued, "You didn't have to. You could've taken your spot, focused on your shine, and left us behind. But you didn't. You made sure we came in strong, all of us, together. And then you went out there and proved yourself in front of the whole damn world."

At that, Sandro's smirk faltered, replaced by a brief flash of modesty. He glanced at Alexa, who gave a cheeky shrug and stuck her tongue out playfully, like a kid caught spilling a secret. Sandro let out a laugh, shaking his head.

He sighed, shaking his head with a chuckle. "You weren't supposed to tell them that."

"Oops," Alexa said with a grin.

"You know me," Sandro said as he turned to look back at the guys, waving a hand like he was brushing off the compliment. "I don't really do things halfway. I wanted to test myself, too. Royal Rumble, those matches with Shawn, even that impromptu one where Vince called the spots on the fly? That wasn't just about impressing him, it was about proving I could do it. Proving I could hang with anybody, anywhere, anytime."

He leaned back against one of the production crates, casual, his smirk returning. "And hey, if it pays off for me and gets my friends through the door at the biggest stage in wrestling? That's not just a win. That's a win win."

Big E threw his head back and laughed, clapping him on the shoulder with enough force to almost knock him off balance. "Nah, don't sell yourself short, man. You're acting all cheeky, but we all know the truth. You didn't need to test yourself. You've had it since day one. You did this for us. And I'll say it again, thank you."

Sandro smiled, shaking his head like he was brushing it off, but inside, he couldn't help but feel the warmth of it. These weren't just his allies in the ring. These were his brothers, his family.

The laughter filled the hallway, deep, booming, genuine laughter that only comes when the tension finally breaks after a night like WrestleMania. But it didn't last long. The door opened, and suddenly, the air shifted. Walking into the room was Vince McMahon himself, flanked by none other than the Undertaker, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels.

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Name: Alessandro Zhang

Age: 20 (2010)

Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, USA

Brand: WWE - RAW

Wrestling Style: Mixed Of All Styles

Faction: The Undisputed System

Championships History: 1x FCW Tag Team Champions, 1x FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion, 1x TNA World Heavyweight Champion, & 1x TNA X Division Champion.

Other Achievments: 1x Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royale Winner

Wrestelmania Record: 1 - 0

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