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IRL!

(Friday, September 2nd, 2022)

Friday Night SmackDown

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My knuckles wrap on the metal door with pursed lips, waiting for it to be ripped open. The camera man hovers behind me, after I demanded for him to follow. The audience's reaction ripples through the hall as the door swings open to reveal just the man I came to see.

"Yes?" The thick Scottish accent reaches my ears as he looks down, more curious than angry.

I cross my arms, a smirk gracing my lips. "Sorry to bother you, really, if anyone knows what it's like to have unwarranted guests and interruptions sour their evening, it's me. But, I believe we share a common denominator and I have an idea to propose that can benefit us both."

"Hmm, do you?" Drew McIntyre eyes me curiously, not opposed just yet. "Well, since you were beneficial to me a few weeks ago at tracking down the Uso's, only seems fair." He shrugs, stepping to the side as he widens the doorway. "Come in."

I feel like the cat that caught the canary.

Perfect.

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I slip out of Drew's locker room, sneaking a glance at the camera crew over my shoulder, and a wink. That'll drive the crowd.

As my heels click down the hall towards catering to grab a water and join Rhea and Damian until my segment— someone's music hits my ears. I abruptly stop and rear my head back before whipping around entirely to glare at the tv screen mounted on the wall.

What the fuck?

Ronda strolls out and down the ramp as if she's won the fucking lottery with a piece of paper in her hand as smoke reigns from my ears. Our contract signing is supposed to be the second to last part of the show.

A short scoff of a chuckle escapes deep in my chest as I glare darkly at the tv screen. My tongue glides across my back teeth. Okay, Ronda. Well played. Problem is...

I love a good game.

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My blood simmers quietly in my veins as I storm through the arena to the gorilla.

"It says her suspension is over and she can will resume in-ring competition immediately." Adam reads the letter Ronda brought out loud.

"Oh, that was my favorite part!" Ronda hollers and I narrow my eyes. "Which brings me to the next thing I wanted to discuss. Instead of resuming my in-ring competition, mmm, I don't know, getting my damn rematch that I deserve, I'm wrestling the bitch who interrupted my title match that we all know I had won." Do we? "Now, little miss male-centered barbie gets to run around here and demand a damn match for a title that I'm owed! Her head is so far up Rom—"

"Play my damn song." I spit out, ripping past the curtain the crowd explodes with cheers, gasps, and some boos here and there as I storm out onto the stage, my music quickly dying down.

"Hi, Ronda, bitch who interrupted your match to embarrass you and the champ here." I smile sickeningly fake before it drops as I turn to Adam. "Pearce."

He says. "Ladies, let's not—"

"No, let's do, Adam." Ronda snaps at him. "Why does Crimson Kae get everything she wants with the snap of her fingers, but I get suspended and wrongfully arrested?! Just to come back and have to sign a contract?!"

Pearce clears his throat. "Ronda, please. I have the contract right here, Crimson earned her match," I roll my eyes, uh, yeah I earned my match, "And you have the opportunity to earn a title match once."

Ronda's eyes burn with anger. "I've already earned my title match, Pearce! She ruined it!" Ronda points up the ramp at me. "And now she's being rewarded for it!"

I purse my lips, lazily bringing the mic back to my face. "Do I get to speak now? Are you done throwing your temper tantrum? Great." I sigh in annoyed-exhaustion. "You wanna call me male-centered when you haven't left Pearce alone for several weeks? Okay." I chuckle, pacing for a moment. "It's not my fault I've chosen to capitalize on my moments since I arrived here while you've been an unprofessional badass. I think we all know, or everyone sitting here and at home should admit to themselves, you know you can't beat me tomorrow. You came into this business a washed-up, burnt out fighter who only knows about four moves, and two of them aren't yours that you like to act like you invented." The words fly right off my tongue as I lean forward. "Honey, you're a guest here. And your visit is expiring. Unlike Shayna, you haven't done a damn thing to earn your keep around here. You're lucky you've gotten the career you have so far." I chuckle deeply. "But don't worry, it's not gonna last much longer." I stride down the ramp, stopping a few feet in front of the ring. "I ruined your SummerSlam, and I'll ruin your Clash of the Castle all the same." My smirk widens at how furious Ronda looks in the ring right now.

Ah. Tonight hasn't went my way, but whatever has unfolded itself has been so much sweeter.

"Now give me the damn contract, Pearce." I demand, letting the microphone drop out of my hand and thud onto the floor.

"Are you serious?!" Ronda shouts over the crowd losing their minds.

"Let's just be civil about this, and this signed." Adam heaves a sigh, pulling the black folder from underneath his arm.

"You're gonna get your ass kicked tomorrow." Ronda snides, no microphone needed. "By the most recognizable athlete in history." She puffs out her chest. I snort.

"Mmm." I hum, nodding slowly while I step up onto the apron. "We'll see." Her glare burns a hole into my head as Adam hands me the contract and I scribble my name in cursive on the lines he points too. I bring the paper up to face as he tries to say "don't-" and leave a kiss imprint by name. I look up at Ronda through my lashes, my lips tugging up, and in one swift motion I slam the contract shut and throw it at her head.

"Crimson." Adam scolds a sigh as Ronda's hands block her face before she burst forward and I hop down from the apron with the largest smile on my face.

I wave my fingers at her. "Great reflexes, most recognizable female athlete." My giggle rings out. "See you tomorrow." Adam holds his arms up, trying to push her back as she barks out all sorts of colorful words. I slowly walk backwards up the ramp with my hands tucked playfully behind my back until I reach the top and turn my back to them, skipping the rest of the way.

"Sign this, please." I hear Adam tell her before I catch a glimpse of her grabbing him and throwing him down onto the ring, lifting his arm up for an arm bar.

Maybe Adam shouldn't have been so women-centered tonight...

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The rush of moments ago seeps through my veins as I bypass the gorilla, heading for the one of the shortcuts.

"That was bloody fucking genius!" Rhea's voice reaches my ears as her and Damian come into my view, her face lit up with wild excitement. "Oh, if I could get my hands on that entitled bitch."

"CK, that was incredible." Damian shakes his head in awe. "Goddamn, you were on fire." He wraps his arm across my shoulder.

I beam slyly at them. "What can I say? But don't worry," I lean towards Rhe. "I'll make sure to give her a kiss for you tomorrow." Rhea smirks.

"Since you're done early, does that mean you're ours the rest of the show?" Damian looks down at me.

"Actually," I lay my hand on his chest, the devious chaos pulling me back to reality. "The fun continues..." Damian's brows pull together as Rhea's eyes shine with wicked curiousity.

"What did you do?" Her mouth pulls into a pursed-grin.

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𝟶ʙᴜᴛᴛᴇʀʙɪsᴄᴜɪᴛ𝟽sᴘᴇᴀᴋs!

Holyyy fuckkkk we are sooo backkk!! Heyyyy!!! ;)

Srry to leave y'all hanging for a hot minnn, last weekend was so busy & I wasn't feeling very wellll... buttt hopefully this electrically chaotic chapter will make up for it!! <3333

This chapter turned out SO much fucking better that I could have ever imaginedddd, I am OBSESSEDDD!! Oh my goshhh, the way it just starting writing itself & gave me early Crim Ust vibesss, ahhh!! I hope y'all love it as much as I dooo!! And don't worryyy... everyone's been dying to know Roman's reaction to what Sami did anddd... y'all's wish MIGHT just be granted for the next chappp... ;)

Who was GAGGEDDD & shocked that Crimson talked with Drewwww?!!! And her contract signing with Rondaaa?!!! Okayyyy!! Ugh, her ass NEEDED to be ate up more, & my girl Crimson WILL get the job doneee!!! Mhmmm!!

Happy Crown Jewelll!! I am honestly sooo happy with tn, AJ & Cena's match k!lled the fcking show, & I loved Seth & Cody's matchhh!! (honestly i was surprised & a bit dissapointed w/ how short Stephanie & Tiffany's macth was... but my girl Rhea was not done dirty like that so yayyy!!) Also, ugh the REAL OG bloodline is EATINGGG & I have the BESTT idea for this Crown Jewel when we get there y'allll, I can't waittt!!!

Anywaysss, hbd Mamiiii !!! And I hope y'all enjoyeddd!! Pls don't be afraid or feel shyyy to comment your thoughts, questions, & reactionsss!! And until next timeee, mauhhh!! <333 WE JUST HIT 61K READS BTWWW & I CANNOT THANK Y'ALL ENOUGHHH!!!