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Chapter 513 - 482. Reactions Of Over The Limit & RAW At Minneapolis

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The crowd screamed in disbelief. Sandro smirked, eyes gleaming. He shook Heyman's hand. Heyman smiled. Sandro pulled him in close and leaned into the microphone one more time. "Pleasure to be working with you from now on… Special Advisor Paul Heyman." The arena EXPLODED in pure outrage.

Cole nearly lost his voice. "NO! NO! THIS IS A TRAVESTY! HEYMAN HAS MADE A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL! RAW'S GENERAL MANAGER… JUST JOINED THE UNDISPUTED SYSTEM!"

Lawler slammed the desk. "THIS IS SICKENING! HE SOLD HIS Soul! RAW'S GENERAL MANAGER… THE MAN WHO'S SUPPOSED TO KEEP ORDER… HAS SIDED WITH THE UNDISPUTED SYSTEM?!"

The boos reached a fever pitch as Sandro put his arm around Alexa, raising both championships, his United States title and her Divas title, high into the air.

Drew hoisted Shad's limp body into the barricade again for good measure.

Wade and Ryback stomped JTG one more time.

Before then the rest of the Undisputed System stood behind them, forming a wall of dominance.

Sandro and Alexa stood at the front of them all, the architect of the chaos, drinking in the hatred. With Paul Heyman standing to Sandro's right, with his signature evil smirk on his face.

RAW was theirs.

The Undisputed System's empire grew.

And Paul Heyman had just become the newest brick in their foundation.

The Undisputed System wasn't just dominant.

They were untouchable.

And now… they had the blessing of RAW's GM.

Their takeover had truly begun.

After that, Over The Limit Pay Per View went off the air on that note, a note no one expected, a note that hit like a punch to the chest. A note that fans and wrestling analysts and podcasters alike were completely blindsided by.

Paul Heyman, who had only just made his on screen return to WWE after leaving the company back in 2006, had spent weeks presenting himself as the beacon of order. He was the man trying to stop Sandro and the Undisputed System from plunging RAW into chaos. He was the authority figure who said no more.

Yet all along… he was negotiating.

All along… he was calculating.

All along… he was standing at the edge of the dark side.

And on that night, he jumped right in. He made a deal with Sandro. He aligned himself with the Undisputed System. He became their Special Advisor.

It was unprecedented. Absolutely unheard of. And instantly, the wrestling world ignited.

The second cameras went dark, the internet detonated. Tweets came in at a velocity the app servers were not ready for. Fans, analysts, podcasters, YouTubers, dirt sheet writers, even wrestlers from other companies chimed in.

Within minutes, five different hashtags reached global trending lists.

#HeymanSoldOut

#UndisputedTakeover

#RAWIsCorrupted

#SandroEmpire

#PaulTheTraitor

Fans argued, insulted, dissected, and speculated wildly. Some were furious, calling it the biggest betrayal by an authority figure in the modern era. Others were terrified of what this meant for RAW's power structure.

A tiny, bizarrely enthusiastic portion of the fanbase actually loved it those fans who always admired Heyman's ruthlessness, his cunning, his unpredictability. They claimed this was "peak Heyman" and that aligning with Sandro was the smartest move of his entire career.

But most fans? They were horrified.

Many complained that if things were already bad enough with the Undisputed System winning the Divas Championship and the World Tag Team Championships in the same night by defeating Kelly Kelly and Cryme Tyme… now they had Paul Heyman on their side. And Heyman still held real power as RAW General Manager.

No one could even imagine the depths of chaos Sandro would drag RAW into next. Some wondered if they would spill over into SmackDown. If they would show up on both brands, abusing Heyman's authority to become an unstoppable force across WWE entirely.

Paul Heyman was, of course, absolutely torched online. Fans hurled curses at him, called him a snake, a coward, a traitor, and worse. But in every storm, there's always a few who cheer for the villain. A small but loud group of fans celebrated his decision, praising him for accepting Sandro's deal and officially joining the Undisputed System.

To them, this was a power move. A masterstroke. They were ecstatic to see Heyman become what they now called "the most dangerous General Manager in WWE history."

They tweeted things like:

"Heyman + Sandro = CHAOS I NEED."

"He finally picked the winning side!"

"RAW finally has a REAL GM now."

"He's about to become the most powerful GM ever and we're HERE for it."

Because with Heyman choosing Sandro, suddenly WWE wasn't predictable anymore. Suddenly everything was on the table. Suddenly RAW felt like the epicenter of a storm with no safe path. They counted the minutes until Monday, wondering what he would do next.

The wrestling analysts and podcasters, however, took a more serious approach. They discussed the ramifications of this alliance in depth, breaking down the political and storyline implications with the kind of detail only the most dedicated analysts could muster.

What would this mean for RAW?

What would this mean for Sandro?

For the Undisputed System?

Because now, with Paul Heyman joining them, Sandro suddenly had something much more powerful than muscle. He had authority. He had someone with the stroke to change rules. To book matches. To protect the Undisputed System from consequences.

Many podcasters worried out loud that Sandro could use Heyman's influence to demand a WWE Championship match against Big Show on RAW.

And with Heyman calling the shots, Sandro could make it a No Disqualification match. An Extreme Rules match. A Lumberjack match with his own faction as the lumberjacks. Any stipulation that allowed his soldiers and Alexa to jump in at any moment and secure him the title.

One analyst even joked nervously, "At this point, Sandro could demand a match where only he is allowed to use weapons, and the rest of the roster is handcuffed at ringside."

But then reality kicked in. All of this depended on one crucial factor, would Vince McMahon fire Paul Heyman the moment RAW went live?

Would Heyman be suspended? Stripped of his position? Overruled by a higher authority?

Because unless Vince stepped in immediately, unless he removed Heyman before he caused irreversible damage… RAW was doomed. That was the analyst consensus.

But for now, no one could do anything except speculate.

Whatever needed to be said or done would be addressed on Monday. Sandro, the Undisputed System, and Paul Heyman would have to face the world, and the world was waiting.

Two days passed.

Monday arrived.

RAW was live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, ironically, the hometown of Brock Lesnar, one of Heyman's most famous clients. The arena was packed with fans who had watched Over The Limit and were eager to see the fallout firsthand. The second the pyros shot into the sky, the building erupted with cheers.

Cole and Lawler welcomed everyone back to Monday Night RAW, but even as they spoke, their voices carried tension. Uncertainty. Fear. They knew what the main topic was. They knew the world was watching, waiting to see what Paul Heyman would say for himself.

Cole shook his head on commentary, sounding genuinely shaken. "Ladies and gentlemen, we are still reeling from what happened at Over The Limit… a moment many are calling the biggest shock in modern wrestling history. Paul Heyman, RAW's General Manager, publicly aligning himself with Sandro and the Undisputed System."

Lawler added, "I still can't wrap my head around it. After everything they've done? After the chaos they caused? Paul Heyman decided to join them?! How can anyone trust a GM who aligns himself with a group that assaults officials and destroys every opponent they see?!"

But before they could continue—

The arena lights cut out.

The fans erupted in immediate, furious boos.

Then—

SHOCK THE SYSTEM!

The arena lights shut off instantly.

Then, GOLD.

The lights returned in a shimmering golden hue, and the Undisputed System's theme blasted throughout the arena.

The boos were volcanic. The roof nearly came off as the fans unleashed every ounce of their fury.

And then they appeared.

First came Sandro, the United States Championship resting proudly on his right shoulder. His expression was smug, arrogant, unbothered by the hatred raining down on him.

Beside him was Alexa Bliss, the Divas Championship draped over her left shoulder, her expression matching Sandro's, cold, delighted, basking in the venom of the fans.

To Sandro's right walked Paul Heyman, wearing an immaculate black suit, his posture confident and authoritative. He looked nothing like a man apologizing for anything. He looked like a man stepping into power.

Right behind them came Big E and Ryback, the World Tag Team Championships strapped firmly around their waists. Their sheer presence made several fans in the front row visibly flinch.

Wade Barrett followed, expression stern and intimidating. Drew McIntyre marched behind them, radiating menace, every step asserting dominance. And then came Kofi Kingston, walking not with the cheerful energy fans once knew, but with cold loyalty to the faction.

A full army. A full empire.

A full takeover.

The boos intensified as they stood on the stage, staring down the sea of disgusted fans. Then, under Sandro's command, they proceeded down the ramp.

Fans on the left and right hurled insults at them with everything they had. But the faction didn't care. Not one of them flinched, not one slowed down. They were seven wolves entering a ring filled with sheep.

They were living their best life in the absolute hatred of the WWE Universe.

They entered the ring one by one, positioning themselves in a perfectly coordinated formation. A faction that operated like a militia.

Heyman naturally took the microphones from ringside staff, two of them, and handed one to Sandro with genuine respect, keeping the second for himself.

Then Paul Heyman raised the microphone.

The arena drowned him in boos, but he didn't speak until he was ready.

He took his time.

He let the hatred build.

He let the tension boil.

Finally, he spoke.

"Ladies… and gentlemen…"

The crowd booed so loud Heyman paused just to enjoy it.

"I know all of you are confused. Shocked. Outraged. Maybe even betrayed by what happened last Saturday at Over The Limit."

He nodded slowly.

"Good."

Boos.

Heyman smirked.

"You should be confused. Because confusion means you weren't paying attention. You didn't see the truth right in front of you this entire time."

He paced, walking behind Sandro like a proud mentor admiring his greatest creation.

"You see… while all of you believed I was here to maintain order… while all of you assumed I was here to control the Undisputed System… while all of you thought I was trying to STOP the chaos…"

He turned sharply to the crowd.

"What I was really doing… was evaluating power."

Boos intensified.

Heyman spread his arms wide.

"What I saw, what I realized, what I knew… was that this faction, this dynasty, led by the single most dangerous, single most gifted, single most unstoppable athlete alive today walking the face of this planet…"

He pointed at Sandro.

"…is the future of professional wrestling. Whether you like it or not."

Sandro smirked, lifting his mic slightly, but allowing Heyman the floor.

The crowd booed so hard the ring ropes visibly vibrated.

Heyman continued. "I didn't join the Undisputed System for money. I didn't join for safety. I didn't join because I was threatened. No, no, no… I joined because I, Paul Heyman, recognize greatness before the rest of the world can."

He grinned.

"And I refuse, REFUSE, to be on the wrong side of history."

The boos turned volcanic.

Heyman paced, growing more animated.

"Sandro Zhang is not just the United States Champion! Alexa Bliss is not just the Divas Champion! Big E and Ryback are not just the World Tag Team Champions!"

He gestured to the full faction.

"They are the most powerful collective in modern wrestling. A faction that doesn't need corporate approval, fan support, or moral guidance. A faction that TAKES what it wants. A faction that DESTROYS anything in its way."

He pointed at the hard cam.

"And now… they have me."

The arena shook with outrage.

Heyman breathed in slowly, savoring the moment.

"And with me comes access. Comes authority. Comes the ability to shape RAW's future. And I promise you all… I plan to use that authority for them. Only them. And exclusively them."

Sandro stepped forward now, mic to his lips.

"Let me translate what my Special Advisor just said…"

The crowd booed him before he could speak.

Sandro laughed. "What Heyman means… is that RAW is no longer a show. RAW is our hunting ground. RAW is our territory. RAW is… our empire." He tilted his head, eyeing the WWE Universe with dangerous amusement. "And every single one of you better get used to it."

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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, & 1x WWE United States Champion

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

Wrestlemania Record: 1 - 0

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