Vickie Guerrero stood in the ring, proudly. Her black suit unbuttoned at the top to show her 'Cougar' necklace.
"Excuse me!" She squealed, causing the crowd to boo loudly. "AJ and Seth had a lucky shot last week..." She sighed, irritated, as the crowd cheered in joy. "But nobody gets away that easily. Miss AJ Lee will be facing the team of Alicia Fox and Paige, in a handicap match. Right now." Her shrewd cackle echoed around the arena.
AJ's music hit as the brunette began to skip down the ring, her long hair swinging side to side. The black widow had a big smile on her face, but she was anything but happy. Vickie was punishing her for the sake of it; which was something that AJ was used to. However she didn't want to bring The Shield down with her.
As AJ began to climb the steps, Vickie quickly escaped the ring, glaring at AJ as she stood in front of the announce table. The Diva's champion stared back through angry eyes. There was a moment of deafening silence between the two before Vicki began screaming at the black widow, warning her to stay where she was.
Paige's music caused AJ to turn around, to see her opponents strolling towards the ring. Paige was unzipping her leather jacket, while Alicia was swinging a feather coat behind her. The two had no problem with teaming up against AJ; especially after Paige's past feud with the black widow.
Both diva's stepped into the ring, both sets of eyes on AJ. She clutched onto her Championship as they began to step towards her, smiles emerging on their faces. A loud cackle was heard in the background, but the Diva's Champion didn't want to take her eyes away.
Just then, The Shield's music hit. Both Alicia and Paige began to retreat to their corner, wrapping their arms around each other, assuring each other protection. AJ glanced up to the stairs to see Dean, Seth, and Roman heading down the steps as the crowd roared. She couldn't help but bite her lip and smile as her boys made their way to the ring to protect her. Handing the time keeper her Championship, AJ faced her opponents, and the bell rang; feeling safer with The Shield behind her.
Alicia was the first in, though AJ really wanted to get her hands on Paige. Fox was tough, and put up a good fight against the black widow, but AJ was ready for her signature move. She waited for Alicia to stumble up to her knees after a large clothesline, as she prepared for the Shining Wizard. Just then, Paige grabbed AJ by her long curls, dragging her to the ground. AJ covered her face with her arms, as her attackers kicked at her ribs and arms.
A rough hand grabbed at her arm, pulling her away from her attackers, and down to the mats below. She glanced up to see Seth yelling at the two diva's as they began to step to the far side of the ring. AJ couldn't make out what he was saying, but it seemed to be doing the trick.
The hand that had saved her grabbed at her waist; an arm wrapping around the small diva as he held her up. Glancing up at her hero, the brunette's deep brown eyes met a light blue pair that belonged to Dean Ambrose. Resting her head against his chest, she inhaled his comforting aroma as she listened to his rapid heart beat through his black vest, the roars of the crowd drowning out in comparison to his body speaking to her. Seth had climbed down from the ring, and stood next to the couple, along with Roman.
"Thank you." She whispered softly, so that only he could hear; and in return he stroked her back.
Roman and Seth grabbed the four Championship belts, handing them out among the group as they began to step towards the barricade, with a little push from the United States Champion.
Dean let his arm fall from around AJ as the approached the barricade; easily sliding over the small black wall that separated them from the crowd. He turned, offering his rough hand out to the black widow as she clutched onto her title belt. Taking his hand, the small woman hopped over, joining her team on the steps.
Turning, the Diva's Champion glanced over at Vickie; who's smile had faded. With a smirk, AJ closed her eyes as she drew her hand up to her pursed lips, before blowing a kiss to the General Manager. A chuckle was heard behind her from her boys as Vickie began to rage; throwing her microphone at the ground.
"Good job, Tiny." Seth complimented, giving AJ a small pat on the shoulder. The brunette couldn't hide her grin as she glanced down to the ground, before turning to leave back up the stairs, through the crowd, as they cheered and patted the faction.