Alanna Morris walked around the arena taking everything in. Being a family friend of the McMahon's was paying off. She had put a lot of thought into this before agreeing. Her excitement was growing by the minute. She was comforted in knowing she had made the right decision. For both herself and her friend's company.
"Now Alanna I am super excited about you taking this position."
Alanna smiled at Stephanie as she spoke.
"Hunter and I feel like you are the right choice and frankly the only choice. Of course, Shane would never stick around for long. My dad is far too busy to be running the company for Raw and Smackdown. Hunter and I enjoy it of course. But we would like to spend time with our daughters. So we need a responsible person as the general manager. Naturally, we both chose you."
"Thanks so much Stephanie I'm glad you did. I promise I will work really hard."
"We know you will. Remember I really don't like the babyfaces. So I want you to make life as hard as possible for all of them as you can. That's what's best for business. Remember that Alanna."
Alanna was smiling as she checked out her office. So this was what it was like to be the general manager. She was going to do just as Stephanie said and make the face wrestlers miserable. As well as making life easy for the heels. She was very excited to begin her first show. However, she wouldn't make everything easy for the heels either.
She came down for her first night to introduce herself to the fans.
"Hello ladies and gentlemen I am Alana Morris and I am your new general manager."
The crowd gave a mixed response. Some whistled in response and she smiled. She was going to change that rather quickly.
"I am handpicked by Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. In fact, I am a longtime family friend. So you could say I am better than all of you and every person watching at home."
She pointed as she spoke.
"Yeah, the authority told me you guys would act this way. Just like the stupid, selfish, worthless people you are. Yeah, keep booing me because you know I'm telling the truth."
Alanna smiled hearing the chorus of boos. She was getting the desired reaction.
"Rest assured though the authority is not over. Because I am the authority. Tonight we're going to run Raw the way it's supposed to be run. First things first we're going to have a number one contenders spot for the women's championship. Every diva in the back will get the chance to compete. We're going to have a true women's revolution.
Now I am all about opportunities. And so tonight every wrestler will have the opportunity to qualify for contender spots. Because I'm so nice and considerate I'm giving all your favorite champions the night off to survey their competition. You may not like it but they need this time because it's the only rest their going to get. Now listen up while I give you the names of who is contending… "
Despite the crowds dislike for the new general manager they were happy with the matches she had made. She went backstage her main work for the night done. She put her legs up on the desk and sipped tea. Her door opened to reveal the Miz and his wife Maryse.
"Oh Hello, Mr. Mizanin I see you brought your lovely wife Maryse with you as well. You seem a little upset what can I do for you?"
By the looks on their faces, she could tell they were angry about something. She had been warned by Stephanie that she might have problems out of some of the superstars. Miz and Maryse were mentioned in that list. As it was her first night she expected some of them to try to walk over her. She did not intend to let that happen.
"What can you do for me? You can change that stupid number one contender's match. I am the most must see intercontinental champion in the world. You put Kevin Owens, Cesaro, and Sami Zayn up for my title. What were you thinking?"
"Yeah what were you thinking?" Maryse chimes in with her thick French accent.
Alanna could tell she was challenging her. Probably used to getting her way when she complained about something. She was going to learn very quickly that wasn't going to happen with her.
"Well I was thinking since you are this must see champion, of course, people would want to see you defend the belt. So we're going to see who is worthy to face you."
"I see what you're trying to do, Miz said smirking. I don't like the match you made. I know you're new around here so I'm politely going to tell you to change it."
"Well since you're being such a gentlemen Miz I am going to politely tell you I am not changing the match. My decision is final. Since I am new around here I thought you needed to know how things worked. Now you do so I think it's settled."
Maryse glared as she looked at Alanna.
"Look my husband is your intercontinental champion. He deserves to be talked to with respect. And to pick his own matches. Do you get that?"
"Well, Maryse thanks for clarifying that for me. Turns out I am your husbands and your general manager. In English, that means I'm your boss. So I deserve to be talked to with respect by you. I know you used to a wrestler but are now retired from the ring. I would encourage you not to push me. Because I will put you in a match tonight. Do you get that?"
Maryse glared but had nothing left to do or say. Miz seemed ready to say something else. In the end, he really had nothing to say. They both glared at her one last time before leaving. Alanna was proud of herself for showing her authority over them. Hopefully, they would pass that message along to the others in the back. Alanna now left to find herself a stable of her own. No doubt the authority was mainly nonexistent now. But she was going to change that by building it back up. Better than ever.
That was a goal she first decided on when agreeing to take the job. One of the personal pet projects of Hunter and Stephanie. To their displeasure, it had fallen apart. Alanna had admired what they were trying to do and especially Stephanie's position in it. She hoped to recreate it with herself as the leader. In that way, she would truly be continuing all that her friend Stephanie started. No doubt she would be pleased. She thought of adding new members eventually.
For now, though she wanted to focus on former members. That would be the simplest place to start. It had been made up of experienced wrestlers. Ones who were loyal to the Authority at least at that time. She felt sure they could learn to be loyal again. Especially with all she had planned to offer them. She was a bit arrogant yes. At the same time, she realized how under experienced she was. She needed the guidance and assistance of experienced veterans. These guys could get it started up.
She went first to meet Kane. She was well aware of his history. He could be dangerous and unpredictable. Now, however, he had managed to take control of himself and think of things from a saner standpoint. She knew he was aware his career was close to expiration. At least in some ways. He wouldn't want to be lost in the shuffle among the younger stars. She had nothing to fear from him. This was a good deal as she didn't plan to show fear to anyone. She found the former monster along near the locker room. Perfect.
"The one-time big red monster himself. No doubt you enjoyed success while being a part of the authority. I came to invite you back to join. But this time you will be joining my authority."
Bold yes. Alanna had no time to beat around the bush here. She had plans to get started right now. Kane looked at her curiously. He knew from Hunter and Stephanie a new general manager was coming. As an acquaintance of Stephanie, he knew to expect anything. That didn't mean he expected a young woman to come talk to him about creating a new authority. Who did she think she was to do that? The fact she called him a "one time" big monster wasn't lost on him. This one was bold. He spoke carefully so as not to anger Stephanie should it get back to her.
"I don't know that I have interest in being a part of your authority. You aren't that experienced at all. Trust from Hunter or Stephanie even doesn't change that."
Kane was going to tell her like it is. Her arrogance wouldn't get her far with him. She'd better be able to back it up. Give him an offer he couldn't refuse. One she had to deliver on as well. He studied her reaction and she didn't seem deterred.
"I could be offended but maybe I should listen as it's coming from a veteran like you. Then again you haven't done much in your career, have you? Even as long as you have been here. You lost any fear and respect the people once had from you. It's quite a shame if you think about it."
Kane glared at her angrily. If she had been saying this to him even a few short years ago, he would have choke slammed or tomb stoned her without hesitation. That was a different time and he was a different person. Putting hands on his new boss would not give his career the longevity he coveted.
"That's not going to make me join you any quicker," he said through clenched teeth.
He shouldn't be allowing her to get to him. He was the veteran, not her. She shouldn't be able to rile him so easily.
"Maybe not but it's the truth, isn't it? No one is afraid of you anymore least of all me. Your love life has always been in shambles. You haven't had a championship to your name in years. Everyone in the company disrespects you. You're a joke really. But with me, you could become part of the authority once again. Come on Kane don't make me beg."
She looked at him with a seductive smile and a flip of her hair. She was toying with him yes. That didn't mean she was above using her looks to get what she wanted. She knew how a man's brain typically worked.
"You think I'm going to fall for that?" Kane scoffed.
"What's there to fall for Kane? I am not like a woman you have ever seen before. And that's a fact. I'm not as crazy as Aj Lee. Or a user like your lovely ex-wife Lita."
Kane twitched at the sound of her name. It had the effect she intended.
"Yes, I figured that still bothered you. But it doesn't need to. Because with me you will be beyond it and above it. So think about it big red monster."
She smirked as she left him with his thoughts. She felt she said just the right things to plant ideas into his head. As she walked through the area she spotted someone she wanted to be part of the Authority.
"Well hello, Mr. Roman Reigns."
She found the world heavyweight champion talking with his cousins.
"And hello to you to Uso's."
The three of them smirked at her arrival. They had seen what she had done already. Therefore they were well aware of who she was and what kind of general manager she would be. They were pretty convinced whatever she was planning to say was a bunch of bull. Not to mention she just had that look on her face. A woman was always harder to deal with. Not much you could do about it and the repercussions for doing something would be much worse.
"What do we owe the honor of this?" Roman asked.
"Well, your very right about one thing it is your honor. I would encourage you to remember that. Because in this business I can make you or break you. Now Jey and Jimmy whichever's which. I got you guys a title match tomorrow night on smack down. So I expect to see your best." She looked at Roman pointedly.
"Oh don't worry you're going to get our best" Jey said.
"Our very best" Jimmy added."
Good, I'm glad to hear it. Now if you guys will excuse us I would like to talk to your cousin."
"Yeah of course," Jimmy said shaking his head.
"Good luck with that," Jey said following him.
"Very nice competitors your cousins," Alanna said as she watched them leave.
"There was a reason you gave them that match," Roman said catching on immediately.
"Well, of course, they are a talented tag team popular too," She laughed.
"Okay, you got me. They are very deserving of a title shot. But also I seem to remember Hunter and Stephanie offering you a place in the authority."
Alanna had successfully begun her sales pitch. Hunter and Stephanie hadn't been able to get him to join. Where they had failed she hoped to succeed. Who wouldn't want him in the Authority? He was a perfect fit if he would only accept the offer. She hoped to rule The WWE with an iron fist. With the originals and the new members, she wanted to join.
Roman would probably try to resist joining. She would offer him the world and more should he agree to it. She could make his career much greater, more so than he could ever dream of. If he would accept that pitch she was certain he would be as satisfied with the results as she would.