(A/N: my Goddess, I did not update this one in more than a year. Sorry all, I was caught up with real life stuff, but don't worry, the journey of Luke Ardiente and Liv Morgan is back. But I will continue with a huge time skip and will use the current SmackDown roster)

(Huge time skip)

Since joining WWE, Luke has been targeting Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor. With the help of his manager Liv Morgan, the Nomad has captured the Intercontinental title from the Demon King. Since then, Luke has put down any challengers who dared step to his plate; from the likes of Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and Shinsuke Nakamura.

As for Finn, he was sent back down to NXT, where he made a rejuvenation of his career while going for his shot at the NXT Championship

Luke was a dominant champion, but he want to also be a fighting champion; his reception to the crowd is somehow like NXT's Karrion Kross; being cheered and booed at the same time, but the Nomad did not give a damn; all he wants to do is to show up, fight and leave.

Tonight for SmackDown, Luke has an announcement regarding the Intercontinental title. In his locker room, he was getting ready until he heard a knock on the door.

Luke: who is bothering me at this time?

As he opened the door, the Nomad was ambushed by his bouncy girlfriend Liv.

Liv: Lukey!

Luke: oh hey there; wait, Liv is that really you?

Liv: yeah, why do I look different?

Luke: well, your hair is not pink anymore

Liv: well I decided to go back to the color that made me who I am

Luke: nice, but wait... where's your partner Ruby?

Liv: Rue Rue...

Her tone of voice changed, which made the Nomad concerned.

Luke: hey what's wrong?

Liv: Ruby has been released

Luke: what?!

Liv: all because of budget cuts the company had

Luke: oh that is bullshit! You two were destined to win the Women's Tag Team titles, who the hell ordered the releases?!

Liv: Bruce Prichard and Kevin Dunn

Hearing those names made Luke really pissed off. He had heard that the two are the heads of the creative team; the people behind all those crappy storylines like the topless Alexa Bliss segment and the Bobby Lashley and Lana storyline. Luke also knew that those two have control over the roster, not letting them do what they want, similar to how his grandfather, mother and brother controlled their namesake Poblacion with an iron fist back home in the Philippines.

Luke: are those two idiots blind? They do not see Ruby's potential?!

Liv: their rules, babe

Luke: well I wish Mr. Heyman was in charge, he could make Cesaro Universal Champion with a snap. I'm the Nomad, so if Prichard tells me to do something, he can shove it up his ass

Hearing Luke's rant on the creative head made Liv smile and feel better.

Liv: ooh, I like it when you talk rebellious

Luke smirked and kissed her forehead.

Luke: if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be champion

Liv: you're welcome

The Jersey native giggled.

Liv: so you mentioned that you have an announcement regarding your title?

Luke: that's right

Liv: ooh, can you give me a hint, Lukey?

She said with cute puppy eyes, which made Luke melt.

Luke: alright. Well, I won't give much, but there will be a change

Liv: ooh

Luke: don't try to get me to say any more hints, that's all I will give

Liv: not even this?

Liv smirked as she went to kiss on his neck, making him shiver

Luke: babe, we're at work

Liv: so... I locked the door where no one will bother us

Luke: but I still have to go to the ring

Liv: alright... we will finish at your new house

She winked and kissed his nose.

Liv: go get them tiger

Luke smirked and gave Liv's bottom a smack, making her yelp and blush. The Nomad smirked and winked at Liv as he left the locker room.

As Luke walked to the ring, he grabbed a clothed bag containing something inside. He was ready for his announcement and waited for his cue at the gorilla.

As Luke was getting in the zone, he was interrupted by the executive director, Bruce Prichard.

Bruce: hey Luke, you know what to do?

Luke: yeah yeah

Bruce: well let's go over-

Luke: shut your mouth balyena (whale), I know what to do

Bruce: I watch your mouth if I were you

Luke: shove your script up your ass, I got the fans to entertain, the people you pissed off for years, Brother Love

Before Bruce can say anything, Luke's theme played and the Nomad stepped out on stage.

The Nomad walked down while the crowd cheered for him. Luke got the support from the crowd when he refused to follow the authority of the creative team as he was doing his own thing like Stone Cold in the Attitude Era.

The Intercontinental Champion got in the ring and addressed the live crowd.

Luke: I'm out here to address the state of the Intercontinental Championship. Now don't worry, I'm not injured or what not, I won't be stripped because I don't follow the orders from the idiots at creative. I'm just out here talking about change.

Luke: the Intercontinental title is WWE's workhorse title, carving the names of those who held it to immortality and world title reigns. As much as the white strap classic version is good looking. It's time for it to retire

The Nomad handed the white Intercontinental title to one of the workers at ringside. Then Luke unzipped the bag and brought out the Intercontinental title from the Ruthless Aggression era, the same design held by Randy Orton, Christian, Rob Van Dam, CM Punk and Jeff Hardy.

The crowd popped as they saw a bit of their childhood resurrected.

Luke: now this championship is fitting for a champion like me

The Nomad was interrupted by the so called Great Liberator, Sami Zayn.

Sami: Luke Luke, it's great that you brought something nostalgic, but I want to come out here and saying that we have some unfinished business, that win you had over me was a fluke and a conspiracy against me!

Luke rolled his eyes and mocked Zayn with his hand puppet.

Sami: that title is better in my hands, so if I have to beat you again, that's not a problem

Luke: a conspiracy? There's no conspiracy, I beat your ass clean inside this very ring

Sami: no no no! You just didn't see the evidence yet. Bring it up!

The big screen showed a shot from Luke and Sami's match at No mercy, which showed that Zayn's foot was touching the bottom rope, but the referee's view was obscured.

Luke: ref didn't see it. I win, move to the back

Then they were interrupted by Apollo Crews, who made a drastic change to his character, going from the fan favorite to now a gimmick saying he is of Nigerian royalty while he was accompanied by his Commander Azeez.

Apollo: now Sami, you may come out here all you want firing conspiracy theories, complaining the referee didn't see it. But I agree what Luke said, move to the back because I want my shot at the title!

Luke smirked and was not intimidated by Crews and Azeez; he raised his title, daring them to make a move.

As Crews and Azeez were about to get in the ring, they were ambushed by Kevin Owens and Big E. In the ring, Zayn tried to land a shot, but he was caught in the Katipunan Clutch by Luke. Zayn tapped out quick, but Luke still kept the hold on.

As Azeez and Crews were down, KO and Big E went in the ring as Luke let go of Sami and got up. Luke stared down at the two men, and a brawl erupted.

As the smoke cleared, Owens was out of the ring. Luke then picked up Big E for a military press, which surprised the crowd. Luke then dropped Big E with a powerslam.

Luke saw the four men laid out, and he all found them worthy for his Intercontinental title.

Luke: all of you are worthy, but I make the match on my time, so all you have to do is wait.

The Nomad got out of the ring and walked up to the ramp as he raised his Ruthless Aggression era Intercontinental Championship.

As he walked backstage, he was greeted by Bruce crossing his arms.

Bruce: what was that?

Luke: what, the segment went well

Bruce: but not exactly how I wrote it. The Intercontinental title change was unauthorized, and who do you think you make the matches around. This is my show

Luke: oh shut up. You may have forgotten in that thick skull of yours that SmackDown is the people's show. And you may be deaf because the crowd loved that I changed the Intercontinental title and they want to see a match between me and those worthy contenders out there

Bruce: I will let this slide, next time do what I say-

Luke: I am never following your crappy scripts, so... get out of my way or I will do something I won't regret

Bruce put his hands up and stepped out of Luke's way. Then the Nomad went to his locker room.

Liv: Lukey, that was some strength you have, lifting Big E like that

Luke: I know, I'm only 234 pounds and E is nearly 300 pounds

Liv then gasped at the sight of the Intercontinental title.

Liv: is this really the Intercontinental title from the Ruthless Aggression era?

Luke: yeah it is, you like it?

Liv: it looks really cool. I do like it

Luke: well ready to go?

Liv: yes, and you know how I want to travel to the car

Luke: right, let me get my things and we can go

Liv: okay!

She smiled as Luke put his clothes and title away. As he got his bag, he got in position for Liv.

Luke: hop on babe

Liv: yay!

She giggled as she jumped on his back and wrapped her arms and legs around Luke's body. The two left the arena drove back to their new house.

As they were at their house, they changed into their night clothes and went to bed. Liv snuggled into Luke's arms with a cute smile on her face.

Luke: all comfy?

Liv: yes Lukey

She smiled as she kissed his cheek. 

Liv: good night Lukey

Luke: good night Liv

The two then slept while Liv was all smiles as she sleeps.