Chapter 14- Build up to the chamber

I had to bite my tongue really hard that night on Raw. Not to prevent myself from speaking out. But to ensure I didn't laugh my ass off at Seth. That night we had to pay 'tribute' to him, needless to say I had to swallow more than just my pride and suck up to the champion. Yet what happened when Dean Ambrose came out to the ring, made the night well worth it. At first he teased Seth, but then explained how he wanted a shot at him.

Stephanie was quick to shoot him down, until she bragged to the idea that the Authority has a fighting champion. She turned to Seth and said. "Get him!" like a dog. This was what was funny. Seth looked to her as if she made a serious mistake, he was nearly confused to what was spoken.

Hell, the last time I remember someone telling me to strike, I did so in a heartbeat. Seth took enough time for a fan to go to the bathroom and come back! Ambrose got the better of the Authority that night, even me as I was sent out to strike. It didn't turn out so well, but still, worth it to see the look of utter confusion on the face of Rollins.

However that was just the start. Other superstars came forward wanting a shot at Seth for themselves. Stephanie and Hunter did their best to protect their champion, however it began to spiral out of control, even for them. First it was Ambrose, then Orton who got hold of Stephanie and nearly took her head off. Third was Reigns when he got Triple H a week later.

By the end of it all, there were so many contending for the title, it was big enough for an Elimination chamber match. The odds were not looking good for Seth needless to say. Stephanie knew it too, which was why I became nominated for the chamber. "You are going in there and you will do what is best for business. Is that understood? If it comes down to you and Rollins, you take the dive!" she said in a seething tone.

"Did I do something wrong?" I asked of her.

"Where the hell were you when we got jumped?" said Hunter. "We wouldn't be in this situation if you did your job better!"

So it's my fault huh? Figures.

"The board of directors say that Seth will have to compete in the chamber. But that leaves one more opening. We get someone to fight for us, we can even the odds!" said Stephanie.

Good luck with that.

Then, the knock came on the door. A familiar face shows up, and was pissed to say the least. "Big Show!" said Hunter with a grin on his face.

"You need someone to watch Seth's back? You're looking at him!"

Stephanie smiled and nodded in agreement. "We have our chamber match!"

Why does the thought of 'may the odds be ever in your favor' ring through my head about now?

Anyway, we managed to keep Seth safe until the time of the chamber. Yet that Pay Per View was about to be changed, the Authority's plans were drastically altered. Stephanie got a call just as I was suiting up, through the door I could hear her protesting. "No, you can't do this! We have the card set!"

Silence followed, Hunter was quick to leave the room and take the phone. He kept calm and tried to state something about the Pay Per View has been advertised for weeks with this card, he couldn't change it last minute. Yet then, there was silence.

They returned to the room, Stephanie stared at Hunter who was now looking between Show and I. "One of you ain't going in." said Hunter.

"I have to, I want to get my hands on Roman Reigns!" said Show.

Hunter then looked to me. His eyes quickly turned back to Paul and gave the nod. "Go."

"Is this because Seth and I have had some issues?" I asked.

"It's what's best for business." Said Hunter. "The board of directors didn't like the card and changed it on us. They picked the other man in the match,"

"Who?" I asked.

Hunter shook his head. "They hung up on me. I need you at ring side we us, we make sure Seth leave as the champion, no matter what! Clear?"

"Crystal." I replied. Show turned to me with this smart ass smirk on his face, he believes he was just favored over me. Well, let's see how he does tonight.