Once they were set, Selena and Baron made their way to gorilla, with her a few steps ahead. She heard Byron arguing with Michael about her match against Rollins, which made her grin;she loved hearing them debating the merits of both participants. Then, JBL's music hit, jolting her back to the surreal moment.
"Ladies and gentlemen," he addressed the WWE Universe, "last night, history was made by my guest this evening when she defeated Seth Rollins and became the first woman to hold our industry's most prestigious title. Please help me give a warm welcome to the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Selena Rose Mikaelson!"
The once dormant crowd roared to life when "I Dare You" hit, growing louder when she burst through the curtain and made her way to the ring, high-fiving fans and stopping for selfiebombs. She ran her usual lap around the ring for more high fives before entering.
"Selena, it's an honor to have you here on RAW," the Hall of Famer smiled.
"It's good to be here, John," she replied with a smile.
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A few minutes into the interview, John brought the letters up. "Selena, have you ever been able to figure out who sent you all those letters?" He asked, seeming genuinely concerned for her.
"Actually, not yet," she answered. "I was hoping you'd let me address the locker room...if you don't mind," she added sheepishly.
He gestured to the center of the ring, "Not at all. I'd like to see this mystery solved, too."
She stood up, turning slowly to face the ramp. "After every match I've had for the past three years, I would find a very sweet letter in my locker. If I won, the writer would congratulate me and wish me continued success. If I lost, their words would comfort me. I'd really like to express my appreciation to whoever wrote them...please don't be shy. Come out here so I can thank you properly," she concluded with a reluctant sigh.
A hush fell over the entire crowd, everyone waiting to see if the author would take credit for their kindness, when suddenly, Baron Corbin's music hit. The crowd collectively gasped, launching into a "Holy Shit!"chant.
He made his way to the ring with an atypical shyness, a microphone in one hand, and a crimson rose in the other. Byron and Michael were speechless as he entered the ring. "You asked for the mystery author?" He spoke softly, handing her the rose. "Well, here I am.."
Selena's eyes welled up with tears as she accepted the flower. "Baron, I... I don't know how I can thank you for this..," she stammered.
He cupped her cheek in a large hand and murmured, "I know how. Be mine. Don't give your heart and soul to someone who won't have a damned clue what to do with it. Let me love you, Selena Rose Mikaelson. Let me love you the way you deserve to be loved."
Selena choked back more tears, nodding. "Yes!"
At the moving sight before them, the crowd quietly began to chant, "Kiss her, Baron!" He slowly lowered his head to hers, waiting for her permission to kiss her.
She bridged the gap between them with a soft, but passionate, kiss that had the crowd going wild.
John waved Baron closer with a hearty grin, wanting to see the undeniable new "It couple" of the WWE. "C'mon, Baron. Come sit with us," he invited warmly, gesturing to a stagehand for a third chair.
Baron looked to Selena, not sure whether he was crashing her segment. Her eyes pleaded with him to stay, so he sat down protectively close to her.
John awed, "Looks like somebody's got a possessive streak."
Selena laid her hand on Baron's thigh with a smile. "Wolves, by nature, are highly protective creatures, especially when it comes to their mate, John. Would you expect the Lone Wolf to be any different?"
John chuckled as he raised his hands in concession, nodding, "You got me there. So, Baron, how long have you had feelings for everyone's favorite Rose here?"
Baron nuzzled her gently before answering, "I fell for her three years ago, actually. On this very night in 2019, Selena debuted as my valet. Usually, I'd have scoffed at the idea of having some nipped and tucked Barbie doll walking me to the ring...but Selena is nothing like them. Sure, she's a bona fide beauty to the eyes, but her true charm blossoms in her mind and heart. After she debuted, I asked if she had any traveling buddies. She said no, so I invited her to travel and room with me."
