"I guess what I'm trying to do is get you to change your mind and join the authority. Now I understand you might have had issues with Hunter that kept you from joining. But this is a better authority. I assure you mine will be much better. And I would love to offer you a role in it."
She used her most polite business like voice. This didn't need to get out of hand if it didn't have too. She would like nothing more than for him to just agree with what she was offering him. It could only benefit them both.
"That's really nice of you. But I think I'm good. Besides I'm pretty sure from what I have seen from you tonight I don't want to be a part of anything you're doing."
"Well, Roman I am sorry you see things that way. I did just give your cousins a championship opportunity. I heard Tamina Snuka is your cousin too right? I bet she would like an opportunity at the women's championship. I could make it worthwhile for you and your family Roman. I know how important family is to you. I think they deserve it don't you?"
When in doubt bring family into it. Most people would do anything to ensure good things befell their family. If that was underhanded so be it. Alanna was more than willing to go to extremes. She'd planned it all far ahead of time. Roman smirked and shook his head.
"They deserve it all right. But it will be because of their own hard work. Not because of anything else. They don't need favors from you and neither do I."
"Fine then don't accept my favors. Doesn't bother me at all. You want to be mister noble? Fine but how about my offer?"
"The answer is no."
"Well, I'm going to warn you I can make life very hard for you and every member of your family."
"I can handle it and I think they can handle it."
"Just keep thinking that all you want. But when you're ready to accept my offer let me know."
Roman watched her walk away. He had known from the beginning she would be trouble. He'd heard rumors of a new general manager and that person being a friend of Stephanie McMahon. She was setting her sights high if she thought she could get him to join the authority. Well, it didn't matter who she was he was not going to do anything without a fight.
Alanna was off to find Big Show next. She found him in catering much to her delight. She picked up a bottle of water as she headed over to him. He wasn't eating but instead seemed focused on a match going on a monitor.
"Hello, Mr. Big show you doing anything important? No just kidding I know you're not."
Only here one night and already her reputation proceeded her. He'd heard all about the people who'd met her already and what they had to say.
"Hello, Alanna new general manager I heard. What can I do for you?"
"Well, I remember you were a part of the authority. But you left them earlier than the other members. I am sure they were disappointed and I know I was. What I'm saying is I am restarting the authority. And I want you as a member. "
"No offense but you're a little inexperienced for this."
She rolled her eyes. This again how tedious.
"Show I already had this talk with your buddy Kane. Are you still buddies right now? Oh well, who cares? Show you get chants of please retire all the time. Wouldn't it be nice for people to care about what you do? If you were part of the authority that would happen. I guarantee you that."
"I don't know about this," Big show again.
"Well, I already own you basically so let me own you as part of the authority."
Show rolled his eyes. She was gearing up to be another Stephanie. Hopefully not worse.
"Oh come on it's a joke. But don't you want to care for your family? Your wife and your children? Just think about what I said. It will be better for your career anyway."
Sales pitch in place once again. Alanna felt sure she'd said the right things. It was only a matter of time until they decided to come to speak with her. Honestly as confident as she was, she still had her doubts. She hoped they agreed to this. Because she didn't know what she would do if they didn't? This was what Stephanie would do right? She couldn't doubt herself now. Keep calm and move forward. This was to be her new mentality.
Alanna headed to her office on smack down. She gave another promo at the beginning of the show to rile up the crowd. It worked so her job was done. She smiled as the office was setup exactly as she had asked. It felt great to be respected, feared, and appreciated. Of course, it would take a while to earn all those things. Stephanie had years of practice. Alanna was willing to earn that right no matter how difficult it was.
"Come in," she replied when she heard a knock at the door.
She was happy to see Kane and Big show coming to see her. Just as she thought they would.
"Well hello, boys I think I know why you're here. It's to give me the answer to my little proposal. I'm excited to hear your answers I only hope it's what I want to hear."
"You will be happy to know Show and I both agree," Kane said/
"Good choice I'm going to go find some more members of our new authority. But you guys can start tonight. Here's what I want you to do."
Alanna found Roman backstage watching the Uso's match. She wasn't going to miss the opportunity to further antagonize him into doing what she wanted.
"Hi, Roman I thought I might find you around here somewhere."
"What do you want Alanna?"
Roman believed in treating women with respect at least until giving him a reason not to. Right now he was focused on this match and didn't feel like dealing with her mouth.
"Oh, so you know my name how sweet. I only started yesterday so people are still getting to know me. Oh well, you know how it is I'm sure. So watching your cousin's match I see. You know they never did thank me and neither did you."
"If you are expecting me to thank you don't hold your breath."
"So you Samoan's are ungrateful then?"
"We're not ungrateful towards people who actually help us. Not that we need help when it comes to our wrestling careers. My family has put their blood, sweat, and tears into their careers here. I'm not looking to disrespect that or dishonor them. Besides you only want to use your revamped authority to further your own career."
"What is it about me that makes you not trust me?"
"Look I'm sure you're a nice young girl in there somewhere. But I also know you are friends with Triple h and Stephanie. I don't trust them and so I don't trust you."
"You're really starting to hurt my feelings Mr. World heavyweight champion. But let's focus on the match I gave your cousin's."
She turned to completely amerce herself in the ongoing match. Roman watched the match while also keeping an eye on her. Something wasn't right and she had obviously planned something. Otherwise, she wouldn't be standing here. The match went on and just as Jey did his finishing move Kane's music hit. He was followed by Big show. As they began attacking the Uso's Alanna turned to smile at Roman.
"They're attacking your cousins I see. Going to go help your family?"
He glared at her realizing she was obviously behind it. He rushed out to help them as Alanna watched. She wanted to see how they all did. They were like the chess pieces and she was the player. How would they all serve her? After getting a few hits Kane and Big show exited the ring. They did get the job done that she'd asked.
She went to meet them as they returned. Good work guys now you go enjoy the rest of the night off. I can handle everything else tonight."
They were more than happy to take the night off. They weren't getting any younger. She smiled as Roman and The Uso's returned. The latter obviously both in pain.
"Hey guys," she greeted with fake enthusiasm. "It's a shame about your tag team match. I just knew you guys were about to win that match for sure. I can't imagine why Kane and Big show would ruin it for you. What did you do to make them mad? Oh well, at least your cousin was there to help you. Family honor must ring true with you guys.
"Guys you go rest up," Roman said. "I can take this from here."
They nodded leaving him.
"So Roman I have been really honest about ruining your family's life. Don't make me go to your friends too. I hear you're close with Dean Ambrose. Maybe I should make things difficult for him. Or maybe I can persuade you some other way."
She flipped her hair and put a hand on his arm seductively.
"Look that's not going to work on me. You're more of a ring rat than anything. You shouldn't be doing that if you're supposed to be the general manager of Raw.
Alanna changed attitude immediately. It was one thing to act like she was. But for him to call her that? She wouldn't take that. She smacked him as hard as she could to the face. He looked at her but just smirked. It infuriated her to no end. It was supposed to make him angry not grin.
"You're trying to be more like Stephanie. Why don't you try to make your own identity?"
"Don't question me about anything. And actually, I could ask you a lot of questions. Like how longs it's going to take you to join the authority?"
"It's not going to happen."
"Keep telling yourself that."
She spun on her heels. Roman really got under her skin. She didn't like the ultimate baby face he was. But she had more reasons to dislike him. Who he reminded her of was one of those reasons. That wasn't really his fault but she didn't care.
She needed to find her other members of her improved authority anyway. She headed to Randy Orton's locker room. If she had him she was sure she could do anything. She knocked on his door
"Well hello Ms. Alanna," Randy purred.
She turned to see him behind her. He was more handsome in person just like Roman. His icy blue eyes looked at her and she refused to be intimidated.
"Hunter and Steph told me about you. So tell me what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?"
"Well Mr. Orton I don't know if you have heard but I am planning a new and improved authority. And really I couldn't do it without you."
"Well, that sounds really tempting sweetheart. But I don't know if it's for me."
Randy was very intrigued by Alanna. She seemed a little business savvy and a little arrogant. Leave it to Stephanie to pick someone like that. Just what he'd expect from the billion dollar princess.
"I thought you might say that. But it's really important you are part of this.I want you to be my champion."
Randy smirked at her seductively.
"Your champion?"
"Yes, my champion. I want you to be the champion of the authority. Take it from Roman Reigns and be the champion the WWE needs. And the champion I want you to be. The champion I know you can be."
"Well, the championship would look great around my waist. I am the champion the WWE needs. And I don't like Roman Reigns. So you got yourself a deal. Now, what are you doing later tonight general manager?"
"I have nothing planned but that could change."
"We should change that," Randy said smirking.
Alanna was going to enjoy all the perks of this job she could. Randy was attractive and charming. Alanna could use a man in her life. The fact that Randy flirted must mean he was interested. Alanna wouldn't let the opportunity pass her by. She learned not to do that long ago.
If anyone could take the championship from Roman she was sure it was Randy. Stephanie had warned her to be careful if she decided to pursue a relationship with someone in the business. Not that she had planned on doing so. Stephanie herself was with a wrestler so she knew what she was talking about. Alanna was going to have to make that decision for herself.