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𝙄𝙍𝙇!

(Still... Thursday, July 28th, 2022)

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After a goodbye was exchanged with Marvin, the Uber driver, I quickly dash inside the hotel like a madwoman seeing the time is now 4:19... My meeting with Hunter now only being a few minutes away now.

Vince McMahon, WWE's chairman and head of creative, announced his retirement this year, shocking most fans and talent. But Triple H has assumed many roles since and has taken over Talent Relations as of this month. I haven't had to work with Vince much at all, only meeting him a couple times due to being on NXT, so I've mostly worked with Hunter and Shawn, both I adore so much. I was a huge DX fan growing up, so I was very pleased to hear the news that Hunter was taking over WWE as a whole. Ironic those two are the ones in charge now, huh?

Hunter was the one who came to me a couples months ago to discuss moving to the main roster of Raw and Smackdown.

After checking in with the front desk in a very rushed manner, and all but running to the elevator, I finally make it to one of the suites at the top floor.

I discard— throw all my bags and things down as soon as I enter, only needing my laptop and charger for the Skype.

My palms begin to sweat as anxiety grows in my chest. Although I've met with Hunter a millions times to discuss things and go over ideas and plans, it's never been for something like this. Saturday is it. Saturday is my chance. I either grab the crowd and viewers attention or I don't. I either spark conversation on media, or not. In two days I will make my mark... or I won't.

Simple as that.

Sometimes we try so hard with the crowd and audience and it just falls flat. But I've worked and thought endlessly about this plan, this debut, I've dreamt of it ever since I was a child. I will not waste this opportunity. No matter what.

My fingers twitch as I type in the Skype code for the meeting and with three minutes left I rummage through the mini fridge for a bottle of water my throat desperately needs. Just breathe and relax, Crimson.

This is simple a review to go over things and make sure the plan is solid, make sure any last minute changes or adjustments are talked through. You've been on tv a hundred times at this point. You've wrestling in front of a million crowds.

But this time felt different. It was.

Suddenly Hunter pops up on screen, right on time, and my doubts and worries fade to the back of mind seeing the large grin on face.

"Hey! There's my favorite NXT wrestler!" He greets. "How are you?"

I roll my eyes. He always tells me that, and I hit with the same. "You say that to everyone!"

"I don't, I swear!" He chimes in defense.

"I'm doing really good, how about you?" I smile, shaking my head at the bald man.

"I'm doing great. Now... Saturday." He gets right to it.

"Saturday." I repeat with a nod. My chest bubbling up once again.

"We're just gonna run through the plan one last time, make sure everything's in place." He rubs his hands together, easing my anxiety.

"Got it." I breathe.

"So, you'll be at entrance J," He slips on his glasses, taking a look at the layout he emailed me earlier this week.

"Yes." I nod along, having this memorized in my sleep at this point.

"Plain black hoodie good to go?" He checks.

"Yes. Hood up." I smirk.

"Right, then you'll emerge from the crowd slowly—"

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After the meeting, which went perfect of course, and Hunter reminded me that everything going to run smoothly and I'll make the biggest impact with the crowd and fans, I DoorDash a large salad and a mango smoothie, happily enjoying it in bed.  

I've grown my relationship with food to be the best it ever has, enjoying a balance and still getting to eat the foods I like while still remaining on strong dietary plan for wrestling. But, I do always splurge and make sure on Fridays I have a yes day and eat whatever I want the entire day, no exceptions! I always veg out while watching Smackdown... guess I'll have to change my day now that I'll be the one on Fridays, huh?

After I eat and go over Saturdays plans, again, I head for the gym for a nice workout before unpacking everything and hitting the shower. Then I take a melatonin so the nerves subside for the night.

Tomorrow's gonna feel like an eternity waiting for Saturday...

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(Saturday Morning, July 29th, 2022)

1 day til Summer Slam

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I order myself my fav coffee, vanilla and carmel iced latte, while I start my morning yoga. My phone dings about 10 minutes in.

Text Message!

denny's 😚🧇

how r u feeling for tomorrow?

well, THANK GOD for life 360 since SOMEBODY didn't tell me she made it to Tennesseeeee

did papa triple h say he missed me and is ready for my photos to kick ass on fridays?

u didn't even talk about me, did u? how rude

HELLO?!

Istg ur ignoring me

crimkaebae💋🩸

OH MY GOD I AM DOING YOGA

holy shit

I finally text my best friend back after about a dozen messages, thought she won't be that for much longer after that string of texts.

Denise and I met when teenagers, and have been attached at the hip ever since. She went to school for photography and when I was hired by WWE I got her a job as one of the WWE photographers.

We've been living our dreams together ever since.

We've been a pain in each other's asses ever since.

Suddenly the FaceTime call music starts playing. Oh shit.

"Bitch, what?" I answer, laying the phone down as I continue stretches.

"Hoe—" She scoffs, face snapping back from the camera. "I thought you were dead until your Instagram story!"

I roll my eyes. "You're so dramatic. I'm alive!"

"Well, how was I supposed to know that?!" She cries out.

I snort. "Sorry mom."

She waves me off. "You love me, you know it!" I can't help but crack a smile, and she sees it. "See!! Now, tell me everything about your meeting." She rests her chin in hands as if I'm about to spill the biggest tea.

"No! No spoilers, Denni!" I point my finger at the phone while mid toe-touch. She's been begging me to tell her the plan for my debut, but I've refused, wanting it to be a surprise.

And tell each other everything, so it's flat out been killing her.

"Crimmyyy." She whines, calling me the nickname she knows I despise because it sounds like crummy.

I snap my head up, giving her a look. She starts faking a pout.

"Gotta wait like everyone else." I hum with a huge grin on my face, knowing it's driving her mad.

She groans. "Ugh."

"Hey you're the only one that even got that much!" I remind her. Rhea is gonna be so pissed I didn't tell her, which I will find hilarious. "But you'll be there to capture the moment thought, rightttt?"

"I don't knowww." She humphs. "We'll see." I glare at her. "Ok, ok, yes." She holds her hands on in surrender.

I shake my head at her. "One day left."

"One day left!" She cheers. "Til your big moment. And everyone will fucking love you!"

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After a killer leg workout I order cheese fries topped with sour cream and a Caesar salad and get comfy on the hotel room couch, ready for Smackdown.

Denni had to catch her flight to here for tomorrow, phone turned off and unable to hear all my commentary for tonight's show.

The Drew and Sheamus match, although killer, almost goes on too long until Theory interrupts his match with his Money in the Bank briefcase, saving the match from turning stale or ending before they wrestle at Clash of the Castle.

The match between Shotzi and Aliyah was a bit lackluster and I picture sending them both packing it up instantly.

I can't wait to change the game on Friday nights with the women's roster.

Liv & Ronda's backstage promo catches my eye due to the title being in the picture, of course, though hearing both of them cut a promo sounds like nails on a chalkboard to me. 

Something that was very important to me to master in this sport was cutting a promo. You don't even have to be all that in the ring, or maybe you are, but your ability to capture your audiences attention on the mic is everything.

The USO's come out later on in the night, instantly causing me to sit up with excitement. They've always been some of my favorites.

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The night wraps up with Paul Heyman as the final segment, bringing me to the edge of the couch. Now this man is one of the absolute best to do it.

Goosebumps spread through my arms as he says Brock's name, going on about how Roman Reigns is gonna beat him.

But guess who's not there.... Mhmmm. Having Paul air out his dirty laundry for him.

Brock's music hits, causing my adrenaline to spike.

Their match is gonna be good, I can feel it. I will definitely be watching when my time is finished.

Complete terror washes over Paul's face causing my to burst out laughing. His reactions just kill me.

My jaw drops at Theory runs up behind Brock as he his focus was on Paul before he spins around and kicks Theory in the legs. Theory receives several beats to the back with his own case before a visit to 'Suplex City.' Twice. Which Pat points out two seconds after me.

"Beat ya, Pat." I mutter to myself.

Theory quickly grabs his case as he rolls out of the ring, stumbling to retreat up the ramp when bam! Drew Claymore's him out of nowhere, paying him back for his interruption earlier.

I throw myself every which way in excitement and shock. God, I love being a WWE fan. There's no other feeling than this.

And tomorrow, it'll be me.

My turn to make history.

I'm ready.

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𝟶ʙᴜᴛᴛᴇʀʙɪsᴄᴜɪᴛ𝟽 sᴘᴇᴀᴋs!

Hello, hello lovelies!!

Extra long chapter for y'all tonight + 2 social media postsss!! I really wanted this to be the last chapter before Summer Slam, so I had to get everything out lol.

Was SO excited to write Crimson watching Smackdown, as you've read, she is a huge wrestling fan, so hope y'all enjoyed her commentary lol.

Also.... Y'ALL FINALLY GOT TO MEET DENNI!! (Secondary oc, can find her in the cast chapter too! I'm so excited for her story along the way of Crimson's & their friendship!! Their scene wrote its self & I think it was the PERFECT introduction for them lmao!! Ohhh, and Denni will have her own love interest btwwww!!)

Anyways, Happy Clash of the Castle!! Had to update for the occasion, but I didn't get to watch it today unfortunately SO NO SPOILERS!! lol.

Hope y'all enjoyed this chapter & are ready for Crimson's Summer Slam momentttt ;) Had to leave y'all on your toes for it, hehe. Until next time, mauh!!