Though it wasn't the hottest topic going around the WWE Locker room the following SmackDown, it was the biggest thing the Divas had going for them. No one had known why Kelly prevented Kaitlyn from winning the championship, no one except Kelly herself, that is. As advertised, Kelly was expected to give an announcement, explaining her actions at the Royal Rumble.
She heard ring announcer Tony Chimel give her the cue, though the music that played was none the fans immediately recognized. Instead of her signature "Holla", Kelly now had the song "Beautiful Dangerous" by Slash featuring Fergie as her entrance theme. It took a brief moment for the fans to realize who it was, but when they did, they were still unsure about her position. Receiving a mixed reception from the live crowd, Kelly made her way down to the ring, denying the fans who had ringside seats high fives.
She immediately demanded a microphone as the commentators played up her new attitude.
"For nearly 5 years, I've been training, and training, and training, and training. All just for a shot at the Women's Championship. Every time I came out to this ring, I gave it my all, and win or lose, I was proud of what I had just done. These last few years, no diva has ever put more effort into their matches, than me. Even despite this, I was nothing more to any of you than a sex object, I was nothing more than 'that hot blonde'. That is not how you become a success in this business. There's a reason that Trish Stratus and Lita come to people's minds first when one mentions a 'Diva'. Those two were arguably two of the greatest women's wrestlers of all time. I knew that if I didn't do something quickly, I wasn't gonna go anywhere, after 4 years in WWE."
At this point, the crowd knew where she was standing, and finally began booing Kelly, causing her to pause shortly.
"That brings to me last Sunday. That was the turning point of Kelly Kelly's career. There was a specific reason I interfered in the match, and kept Kaitlyn from winning. Kaitlyn just had her first wrestling match EVER, this past September during the NXT competition. Suddenly, she gets a shot at the Divas Championship, despite having done literally nothing prior? No, that's not how it works around here. If that WAS how it worked, I'd be a 10-time champion by now! Kaitlyn, you need to earn a shot at, the..."
Kelly is then interupted by Kaitlyn's voice, who then emerges from behind the curtains.
"Woah woah woah Kelly! First, if I remember correctly, you had no previous wrestling experience either when you were signed by WWE. Second, I DID earn a championship match, by winning the third season of NXT, which coincidentally you were also a pro on. Are you sure you're not just jealous that you're rookie didn't win?"
"Ha! Don't make me laugh! As far as I'm concerned, getting the fans behind you isn't good enough to earn yourself a championship match."
"So THAT'S why you never got a shot, isn't it? Your entire time here in WWE you've had the fans behind you, but you've never been able to get it done in the ring, have you? That is, as far as I'm concerned."
Kelly was enraged. Kaitlyn had just turned her own comments against her, and Kelly had no idea how to respond, as she angrily watched Kaitlyn milk out a response from the crowd.
"Shut up! The fact is you're not the Divas Champion and you won't be as long as I'm here!" Kelly shouted into the mic.
"I could say the same thing to you, Kelly," Kaitlyn replied with a smile on her face. "To be honest, you're right. I'm here for two months and I'm already a number 1 contender? I'm fine with waiting for my shot, I'll be patient. Just keep in mind, patience is one thing that a good champion needs, and if you don't have the patience, how can you possibly handle being the champion?" Kaitlyn turned around and returned backstage, leaving Kelly staring angrily up at the ramp. She wasn't out there long, but Kaitlyn had managed to stick a point to Kelly.
