*Third Person POV*
The arena was quickly filling with people waiting for the show they were about to witness.
Payback.
A handful of the many people that came in decided to go possibly to grab some beers, sodas, popcorn or any other foods from the concessions stands.
Some even went to the merchandise stand to pick out any WWE merchandise which was either t-shirts, replica titles, or even a fake magazine picture with a superstar photoshopped on it.
Some people even were discussing some the matches they were easily looking forward to.
Many of them had said that Bad News Barrett verses Imigie was the match that they were looking forward to the most.
Word had spread earlier today that Bad News Barrett verses Imigie would actually be main eventing Payback, only to get many people excited. Many did for the reason that Imigie would be the first Diva to main event a pay-per view with a superstar in singles title match.
Many believed that Imigie was the true Diva of making history in recent years. Many before thought it would be AJ Lee but Imigie came really far into the scene.
One man mentioned that unlike AJ Lee, Imigie's interactions with the superstars were nothing related to romance but instead, she simply didn't mind having to wrestle one.
The fans had their posters ready for when they would get to use them.
A producer from backstage went to the audience then walked to each of he rows, asking who the fans rooted for between Barrett and Imigie.
Barely even half a handful of the fans voted for Barrett while everyone else were rooting for Imigie.
Some fans even heard some reports that the favorite to win between Barrett and Imigie was very likely to be Imigie.
More even heard some reports that Cody would be at ringside, accompanying Imigie down to the ring while Nexus would be completely banned from ringside to prevent any interference.
Those that heard the rumors about the possible rumor of having Nexus banned all prayed that it would be true.
*Cody Rhodes' POV*
I couldn't believe that it was Payback. It was weighing heavily on my mental state and that worried me very much.
I also couldn't believe that I kissed Kaitlyn on Smackdown, but maybe it was a good luck charm. The memory of it made me smile.
I just badly wanted to do it again. Kaitlyn had kept me sane throughout the entire mess I decided to put myself into. I felt more alive.
Not saying that Imigie didn't do that job but she did it as a friend. Kaitlyn on the other hand did it as more than a friend, at least that was what it felt like.
I drew a ragged, shaky breath just when I stood up and saw a woman with long, bleachy blonde hair. She looked tall and skinny, kinda built like a Barbie doll. Her long legs were the most noticeable parts of her.
She turned to me, looking as surprised as I was just before I saw her taking steps close to me. Honestly, I hadn't seen this woman before. I wonder if she was one of the girls from NXT.
"Hey," the woman smiled kindly. "I don't think we met, right?"
The air was hitched in my throat and I couldn't speak. All I could do was shake my head at her.
"That's what I thought," she replied in a rather flirtatious voice. "I'm Summer Rae by the way."
Something about her voice sounded off. Maybe it was her flirty tone but it left me an aching sense annoyance. I didn't like it.
"I'm Cody Rhodes," I managed to reply, hoarsely.
Summer Rae placed her hands on my shoulders, making a sudden chill creep up on my spine. I was clearly uncomfortable with it, not the chill, I mean Summer placing her hands on me, giving me a flattering laugh.
"Hey! Back off!" I heard a familiar voice.
I turned to see Kaitlyn who was wearing a tight fitting dress and heels. Damn, she looked beautiful. She made all of those uncomfortable feelings go away.
Summer walked away as Kaitlyn cane to wrap her arms around me. I just loved it when she did it.
Suddenly, agony, torment, anger and fear seemed to take over me on the inside. I tried so hard to not show it but in the end, I couldn't hold it back anymore.
"Kaitlyn," I began. "I'm...I'm scared..."
Kaitlyn didn't even reply but instead hugged me tighter, as if she were trying to protect me. If this is what a good luck hug felt like, I surely needed it, badly.
*Imigie's POV*
I had just finished putting on my gear which consisted of black cargo pants, black combat boots and a black corset which looked very similar to the one I wore two Smackdowns ago.
I tied my corset a little on the loose side because I couldn't let it constrict my movement in the ring.
The hairdressers at first wanted to straighten my hair but decided to curl my hair and tease it slightly to give me a more wild, witchy type of look.
As for usual, they went light on my makeup, a smokey eye look and only a small hint of lipgloss.
I was then finished and now ready for it, my match.
I quickly looked down then saw my hands were trembling. No! I wasn't nervous! I just was quite imaginative about my match, wondering how it would play out.
I could suddenly feel the cold air around me, causing me to shiver a bit but I refused to let that slow me down.
I was just a little cold after all, right? That had to be true!
My thoughts were interrupted when a referee came to my side, prompting me to turn to him.
"Nexus is banned from ringside, Cody will be accompanying you, and your match will be the main event of the event."
He walked away as I felt a massive sense of happiness take over me.
Surely, I would be the first Diva to ever walk into a match in a main event of a PPV with a superstar for a title match.
"A catfight is not a Diva's favorite war," I said to myself. "Battling a fellow superstar is a Diva's favorite war, if done right."
I began to hear it in my head several times, knowing that now I was going to be closing the event. I couldn't wait Not just for that but to finally get my hands on Wade in an actual match.
I was always ready an born ready. I can do it and there was nothing anyone else could do about it.
