What if LeBron James and Draymond Green matched up at WrestleMania?

(For the purposes of the story, the timeline of certain events has been changed.)

It’s the first WWE Raw after the NBA Finals. The squared circle is in Cleveland, Ohio, where less than a week ago the Cleveland Cavaliers held their title parade. “AWESOME!” blares to open the show.

From the backstage area emerges The Miz and his wife Maryse to a chorus of boos. After making his way to the ring, The Miz grabs the mic. He immediately asks for silence, which only encourages the crowd to boo louder. The Miz opens by congratulating the Cleveland Cavaliers for winning the 2016 NBA Championship, which draws a cheer from the crowd. He then mockingly cheers himself, before ranting about the history of Cleveland sports. He blasts Cleveland sports fans for acting like this is the first major championship in Cleveland history. He notes that he was the first major champion to come out of Cleveland. He won the WWE title. He headlined Wrestlemania. He defeated John Cena, the LeBron James of the WWE, in the main event of Wrestlemania. And what did he get in return? Nothing. Cleveland fans acted like he never existed. And that’s why he took his talents to Hollywood. Miz ends his promo by insulting Cleveland fans for being ungrateful.

“You didn’t appreciate me, so I left,” Miz says. “It’s why LeBron left as well. The difference between me and LeBron is that he felt sorry for you and came back. And even though you turned your back on him when he left, vowing to hate him forever, you welcomed him back like the desperate losers that you are. And the difference between me and you, is that I won’t forgive LeBron for feeling sorry for you. He had it right the first time, and the fact that he came back, just shows how weak he is. And if LeBron James were in front of me right now, I’d embarrass him just like I embarrassed John Cena.”

The Undertaker’s music hits as the crowd roars. The Miz stares up at the ramp, confused as to what is going on. But, it’s not The Undertaker who steps from behind the curtain. It’s LeBron James stepping out to one of the loudest pops in history. The Miz is equal parts shocked, irate, and excited in the ring. LeBron strolls down the ramp before entering the ring and squaring up with Miz. LeBron smirks, waiting for Miz to make a move. The Miz laughs at LeBron for having the audacity to stand before him. Reconsidering, Miz slowly begins to back off realizing that he may have bit off more than he can chew. The crowd boos just as Miz leaps forward and takes a swing at LeBron. LeBron ducks the blow, scoops up Miz, and tosses him down with a kingly body slam as the crowd loses their mind. Miz quickly rolls out of the ring and is consoled by Maryse. LeBron pumps up the crowd as the segment ends.

Later in the night, Miz is backstage, complaining to Raw General Manager Daniel Bryan over what happened in the opening segment. Bryan has no sympathy for his longtime enemy. Miz vows revenge and says that Bryan is now responsible for what happens to The King.

Next week in Brooklyn, LeBron opens the show. The reaction isn’t quite as loud, but the Brooklyn fans appreciate greatness and give LeBron a warm reception. LeBron begins by thanking Daniel Bryan for the invitation to last week’s show. He says that he didn’t want to get physical, but he also wanted to see if Miz was a man of his word. Before he can go any further, The Miz appears on the ramp.

Miz applauds LeBron for landing a lucky slam last week. He says, “maybe if you showed that much fire on the court, you wouldn’t have a losing record in the Finals.”

LeBron laughs before challenging Miz to step back in the ring with him. Miz says he would love to dethrone The King, but he has a better idea. Just as Miz lowers the mic to his side, LeBron is kicked in the groin from behind. The attacker is identified as none other than Draymond Green, who gives a giant smile as LeBron clutches himself in pain.

Draymond leaves the ring and heads up the ramp, where he is greeted by The Miz. The two men cackle at the top of the ramp as the crowd boos and LeBron struggles to his feet in the ring.

*****

One Monday later in Oklahoma City, The Miz, Maryse, and Draymond begin the show in the ring. The crowd is at a near riot at the sight of Green. Miz brags about being smarter than LeBron, saying, “I’m light years ahead of him and everyone in this company.”

Draymond begins to speak, but is immediately drowned out by the boos. The first words out of his mouth are, “y’all mad about something?”

Draymond continues to antagonize the crowd, referencing his friendship with Kevin Durant and beating the Thunder in the playoffs. He praises The Miz for leaving a dump like Cleveland and moving to California, where he could shine. Draymond finally gets to LeBron, saying that there are no NBA referees to protect him in this environment.

LeBron appears on the ramp to a thunderous ovation. He says that he should have known Miz wouldn’t face him like a man. LeBron says, “I guess I should get used to people claiming to be the best and then running for help when they get beat/”

Draymond and Miz challenge LeBron to step into the ring. LeBron gives a smirk before remarking, “There’s three of you and only one of me. You know what, I like those odds.” LeBron drops the mic and heads down the ramp.

‘My Time Is Now’ hits to a loud reaction. Instead of the typical mixed reaction, the music receives almost exclusively cheers. A fired-up John Cena steps from behind the curtain as the ovation grows. Cena and LeBron exchange a look at the middle of the ramp before racing to the ring. As they slide in, Miz, Maryse, and Draymond quickly exit. Cena and LeBron point to the WrestleMania sign, an indication of their upcoming plans.

*****

In San Francisco, on the final Raw before WrestleMania, the show ends with a contract signing hosted by Daniel Bryan.

Miz, Draymond, LeBron, and Cena are all in the ring, ready to put pen to paper, making the WrestleMania tag team match official. Bryan calls this a historical match and thanks the Cleveland and Golden State basketball organizations for clearing both men for this competition. Miz immediately takes his customary shot at Bryan saying, “maybe you should ask them to clear you, Daniel.”

The crowd boos, because they love Daniel Bryan, but those boos quickly turn to cheers when Draymond speaks. The hometown favorite shouts out Dub Nation before talking about being disrespected and doubted his entire career. He says that he and Miz have always been the underdogs and that they haven’t had everything handed to them like Cena and LeBron. He ends by saying, “On Sunday, you go down without a flop.”

Draymond and Miz sign the contracts before allowing Cena and LeBron to respond.

LeBron goes first and is swiftly met with a loud chorus of jeers. LeBron lowers the mic and just leers, waiting for the cold reception to die down. He finally speaks. “It’s good to be back at Oracle.”

The confused crowd boos because they don’t like LeBron, but also cheers because wrestling crowds are suckers for cheap pops. “A lot of good memories here,” says LeBron as he looks down at his hand, which sports an NBA championship ring. This draws out the boos again. LeBron elects to say few words, ending by noting that he’ll let his performance do the talking.

Cena takes the opposite approach on the mic. He beings with a joke, “I know this isn’t the NBA, but strikes to the groin are still illegal.”

Then, he gets serious. He says he respects Miz and Draymond for proving critics wrong, but it’s easy to ascend when no one is watching.

“LeBron and I were pegged as THE guys from day one. Everyone was waiting for us to fall on our face so they could laugh at us and call us ‘busts.’” He goes on to say that they not only lived up to expectations, they surpassed them. “Sixteen times, I’ve held the world title. Seven times, Lebron’s been to the Finals. Ya, we’ve both lost a few, but that’s what has fueled us to be the best in our respective lines of work. The heart of a champion isn’t measured by titles and rings, it’s measured by how often you get back up after being knocked down.”

The passion and conviction in Cena’s voice is unmatched by anyone in pro wrestling. The Golden State crowd hangs on every word. “We’ve been at the top of the game longer than you two have been in the league. Y’all can criticize and complain all you want. But one simple fact remains: when the lights are at their brightest, no one outshines John Cena and LeBron James.”

Cena flips the mic before he and LeBron sign the contract. The four men, with Bryan standing in-between them, stand face-to-face as the show goes off the air.

*****

It’s finally here. Wrestlemania 33, live from Orlando, Florida. Fans have traveled from all over the world to witness The Ultimate Thrill Ride. It’s a once in a lifetime experience that has been enhanced this year with the presence of two NBA stars. It’s quite possibly the biggest Wrestlemania of all time, and you can view it all, for just $9.99 on the WWE Network.

After a long video package complete with footage from the NBA Finals, “I Came To Play” hits in the stadium. The Miz, Maryse, and Draymond Green make their way down the long aisle. The crowd boos as Miz eggs them on. Draymond just smiles, taking in the atmosphere. All three enter the ring as the boos get louder. The music dies down, but the anticipation grows. The crowd knows what’s coming next, and they can hardly hide their excitement.

“My Time Is Now” hits to a monster ovation. There are some boos, but it’s mostly cheers for two of the greatest of all time. John Cena and LeBron James walk out together as the ovation gets stronger. They stop at the top of the ramp, look around, and soak in the moment. Cena looks directly into the camera and says, “you ever think you’d see this?” with a wide smile. Cena gives his customary salute while LeBron does a powderless powder toss. Both men sprint down the ramp and slide into the ring as Miz, Maryse, and Draymond make a quick exit. Cena and LeBron play to the crowd one last time before settling down and preparing for battle.

Following introductions, the bell rings, signifying the start of the match. Miz insists on starting against LeBron, which gets the crowd giddy. Cena has no problem stepping aside, allowing James to start off.

The two men lock-up, and Miz out-wrestles LeBron with a headlock, followed by a wrist lock, and ending with a leg scissors takedown. Miz returns to his feet, does a mock powder throw, and mouths, “this ain’t the NBA” as LeBron stands. They go for another lock-up, but LeBron ducks under, and when Miz turns around, LeBron picks him up and slams him down to the mat. This draws a loud cheer from the Florida crowd.

Embarrassed, Miz gets to his feet and demands that LeBron tags out. LeBron obliges, bringing in Cena. This leads to Draymond immediately begging to get in the ring. Miz talks things over with Draymond, before officially tagging him into the match. Draymond enters the ring and starts trash talking. The camera can’t quite pick up what he’s saying, but Cena chuckles at his comments. The two men lock-up, and Draymond “accidentally” kicks Cena in the groin. Draymond insists that it’s just a natural body motion, and the WWE referee doesn’t seem to disagree. Draymond mocks Cena with a “you can’t see me” gesture, which just draws Cena to punch him in the face. Draymond tries to return fire, but Cena ducks and hits him with a scoop slam.

Draymond gets up, now realizing that this might be tougher than he anticipated. Cena tells him to bring it on, but Draymond backs away to talk things over with Miz. After a brief discussion, Draymond steps out of the corner and points at LeBron, mouthing, “I want him.”

Cena plays up the moment, pointing to LeBron and looking around at the crowd, who is cheering wildly. “Is this what you want to see?” asks Cena. The crowd confirms with a loud “YES!” chant. Cena and LeBron slap hands, bringing LeBron into the match.

Draymond attacks LeBron the moment he enters the ring. After a couple of awkward strikes, Draymond shoots LeBron off into the ropes. LeBron rebounds off the ropes with a hard clothesline, that sends Draymond to the mat. LeBron gives a loud yell, showing his dominance. Green gets to his feet and pokes LeBron in the eye before tagging in Miz.

For the next few minutes, Green and Miz work over LeBron. All three men keep it simple given the limitations and restrictions on James and Draymond. After some miscommunication by Miz and Green, LeBron makes the hot tag to Cena, who runs wild on both of his opponents. Cena looks for the five-knuckle shuffle on Miz, but Draymond blocks his attempt with a forearm as he comes off the ropes. Draymond and Miz once again control the action, this time working over Cena for a few minutes. The tide turns when Miz misses a cross body, leading to a double-down. The crowd cheers, anticipating the upcoming hot tags to the NBA stars. Miz crawls and makes to the tag to Draymond, who enters the ring just as Cena slaps the outstretched hand of LeBron.

LeBron blocks Draymond’s punch attempt and fires back with a series of his own punches. He clotheslines Draymond to the outside and fires up the crowd. Miz blindsides him as things break down. Cena re-enters the fray and hits Miz with a flying shoulder tackle and a side-suplex slam, better known as his first two moves of doom. Cena and LeBron look around before doubling up on the “you can’t see me taunt.” They bounce off of opposite ropes, but Draymond strikes Cena in the back with a chair from the outside. The ref misses the chair shot, his attention on LeBron, and there are no replays to delay the match 10-minutes. LeBron hits the five knuckle shuffle on Miz, but only gets a two-count as Green breaks up the count.

Draymond goes a clubberin’ on LeBron before Cena cuts him off. Green reverses a whip into the ropes and catches Cena with a big boot. Green bounces off the ropes, potentially looking for the big leg drop, but LeBron hits him with a drop kick. The crowd is in a frenzy. LeBron helps Cena to his feet and both men stand back-to-back, waiting for their opponents to get up. Draymond and Miz stagger to their feet, then they are hoisted up onto the shoulders of LeBron and Cena. Stereo AA’s by LeBron and Cena have all 80,000 fans jumping to their feet. A double pinfall gives LeBron James and John Cena the victory at just over 10-minutes.

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“My Time Is Now” blasts as Cena and LeBron celebrate their victory in the ring while Miz and Draymond roll to the outside, defeated. Cena raises his teammates arm in victory. The Kings, stay The Kings.