August 20th (Monday Night RAW after SummerSlam 2018)
Constable Corbin was in the middle of an argument with Kurt Angle about whether or not Seth Rollins would get another shot at Dolph Ziggler's Intercontinental Championship. Just as Corbin was about to make another argument about how Seth shouldn't be granted a third shot at the tittle, Seth Rollins himself walked into the shot to a mass array of cheers from the live audience.
"Listen, Kurt," Seth began. "Last night during my match against Dolph Ziggler, McIntyre once again stuck his nose where it didn't belong. If I hadn't gotten distracted by that glorified mercenary, I would be Intercontinental Champion right now."
"But you're not, because you lost." Corbin shot back, not giving Kurt the chance to give his side. "There was no physical contact made from McIntyre, therefore the match was decided on a fair pinfall. If you wanted that title back so bad, you would've kicked out."
Seth paused from his response to chuckle. "And when's the last time you won a title match? Or even had one?"
Constable Corbin and Seth began arguing simultaneously, making it hard to understand either person. After a few moments, Kurt finally threw his hands up between the two arguing Superstars.
"Enough!" Kurt exclaimed, clearly irritated by the bickering. "Obviously you two need to settle this in the ring. So, I'm making a match between the two of you for our main event. The winner will face Dolph Ziggler at Hell in a Cell for the Intercontinental Championship. Does that make everyone happy?"
Constable Corbin smiled maliciously down at Seth Rollins, who glared back up at him in return.
"Just don't come crying to mommy about another title shot after I pin you tonight." Corbin said, his voice low and menacing with no hint of humor whatsoever.
"Slingblade!" Michael Cole called as Seth Rollins spun through the air and caught Constable Corbin with his forearm. "Seth Rollins willing to pull out all the stops to earn another shot at the Intercontinental Championship!"
While the action continued in the ring, the camera frequently showed Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler, as well as Drew McIntyre, seated at ring side with their focus firmly on the match.
"Rollins pandering to the crowd instead of putting the finishing blow on Constable Corbin." Corey Graves mentioned, while Seth raised his arms before taking a running leap through the ropes to ringside where Corbin had retreated.
"Suicide dive!" Cole called as Seth connected the move.
Rollins dragged Corbin to his feet and rolled him back into the ring. He went for a cover, but Corbin kicked out at two. Frustration washing over his face, Rollins backed against the ropes and began stomping on the ground repeatedly in a familiar rhythm.
"BURN! IT! DOWN!" The crowd chanted along with Seth's stomping. Finally, Corbin got into the proper position. Seth launched himself of the ropes and jumped high into the air.
"Blackout!" Graves yelled at commentary.
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Seth Rollins' music blared through the arena. A graphic came on the screen to indicate that Rollins was moving on to challenge Dolph Ziggler at Hell in a Cell. Before Rollins had any time to celebrate, a figure in a grey hoodie jumped him from the crowd.
"What the? Seth Rollins is being attacked by a person from the crowd!" Cole clearly pointed at the assault happening in the ring.
"How can a fan enter the ring and assault a Superstar? Security needs to get down here and arrest this maniac!"
The camera showed the hooded figure continuing to beat down the exhausted Rollins. Ziggler and McIntyre had retreated up the entrance ramp, while Corbin was nowhere in sight. Suddenly, the figures assault on Rollins stopped. He stood in the center of the ring then quickly removed his hood, inciting a near deafening roar from the crowd.
"Ambrose! It's Dean Ambrose! Dean Ambrose has assaulted Seth Rollins!" Cole shouted as the mentioned Superstar started yelling back angrily at the crowd.
"Dean Ambrose has snapped! Seth Rollins was his tag team partner before Ambrose was injured!" Jonathon Coachman added.
"What the hell does Ambrose think he's doing?" Cole asked.
"Taking out the competition obviously! He wants a shot at the title, and he doesn't care who he has to go through!" Corey stated.
The shot once again showed Dean Ambrose bringing the barely conscious Rollins to his feet, then hooking his arms and delivering his signature move.
"Dirty Deeds!" Cole announced.
Ambrose's music hit as he slid out of the ring and marched up the entrance ramp.
"A viscous attack from Dean Ambrose to his friend and former ally," Cole said as Ambrose left the stage area. "What does this mean for Seth Rollins come next week?"
"I'll tell you what it means," Graves responded. "Not only does Rollins have to worry about Ziggler at Hell in a Cell, now he has a lunatic to watch out for."
Later that night, a video was released on WWE's Facebook after the show went off air. Dean Ambrose was shown walking through the backstage area, clearly not any calmer than he was when he attacked Seth Rollins.
"Dean," Renee Young addressed the livid Superstar. "We just saw you attack your former tag team partner, Seth Rollins, after his match with Constable Corbin. I think everyone is expecting some kind of explanation from you."
"You want an explanation?" Dean shot back. "Ask Jason Jordan."
After that, Dean brushed past Renee and continued down the hall. He stopped in his tracks once a slow clap began off screen. Walking into the shot, clapping slowly, was Ruby Riott and the rest of her Riott Squad teammates.
"Good work, Ambrose." Riott said with a sly smirk.
Ambrose gave her a once over, than shook his head and continued down the corridor.
A/N: This story will transition between kayfabe and offscreen life for all characters involved. It's my first attempt at a story like this. Hopefully, you guys enjoy this story as much as I'll enjoy writing this.