Rise of the Empress

by AVP5

Here is a new story about a young girl name Ruby who is working to become the first ever, female WWE Champion. See her go through her journey from the Royal Rumble to WrestleMania where she plans to make history. How will she do this? Read on to find out and thanks to theXman99 for his help.

37. Chapter 37

Here we are with chapter 37. I hope everyone is ready for this as it will be the Backlash chapter. So, I hope everyone is ready. Also, thanks guys for the support and reviews for the last chapter.

I appreciate it guys and glad it went well. I was glad I was able to work on it and I enjoyed writing it down. It was fun, especially when I saw Kazuchika Okada versus Hiroshi Tanahashi's match from last year. Damn, that was physical as hell.

Still, it was fun. Anyways, now we are back with WWE's show and if you see the lineup then you get the idea it won't be like last year's disastrous show. It will be better and I will make sure all the matches go well. And without fucked finishes like last year…seriously what the fuck, Vince?

All right, well with what being said we should get started with the disclaimer. I don't own anything from WWE. I only own my OC Ruby Nite. Although, let's be honest do they own the people themselves? Probably not.

Still, better safe than sorry. Now, let the chapter begin.

Backlash

Line-up

1. The Bludgeon Brothers (c) vs. the Usos vs. Sanity w/Eric Young Triple Threat match for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship

2. Seth Rollins (c) vs. the Miz Singles match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship

3. Daniel Bryan vs. Samoa Joe Singles match

4. Nia Jax (c) vs. Alexa Bliss Singles match for the WWE Raw Women's Championship

5. Bobby Roode (c) vs. Jeff Hardy Singles match for the WWE United States Championship

6. Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt (c) vs. the Bar Tag Team match for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship

7. Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Hideo Itami Singles match for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship

8. Ruby Takashi vs. Big Cass Singles match

9. AJ Styles (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Finn Bálor vs. Rusev w/Aiden English Fatal 4-way match for the WWE Championship

10. Asuka (c) vs. Charlotte Flair 2-out-of-3 Falls match for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship

11. Roman Reigns (c) vs. Braun Strowman vs. Kevin Owens vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Sami Zayn 6-Pack Challenge match for the WWE Universal Championship

Three days after Wrestling Dontaku it was now time for the main roster's joint PPV, Backlash. Since 2016 the brands split and had their own PPVs. Now, they were back together and have their joint shows again. The video package shows the buildup for the show tonight.

It shows the WWE Championship match between AJ Styles versus Shinsuke Nakamura versus Finn Bálor versus Rusev in a four-way match. With Nakamura for weeks delivering low-blows to AJ, until the final SmackDown it showed Finn and Rusev attacking both men before it turned into a brawl. It then showed them all posing with the WWE title and how they all vow to win the title. Before the video package moved on to the main event match.

The video soon showed Roman Reigns defeating Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania until they fought at the Greatest Royal Rumble show where both men escaped the cage at the same time. Roman vows to beat Brock again, until it was revealed he would defend his title against four other men. Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Bobby Lashley, and Braun Strowman. All six men vow to win the Universal Championship and it showed Brock taking down everyone until Strowman took him out.

The video package then shows the other title matches along with the other non-title matches, including Ruby Takashi against Big Cass. The video soon ended and the show began as it opens up in the city of Newark, New Jersey in the Prudential Center arena. With an attendance of 14,724 fans as they all cheer loudly. Getting ready for the show, especially to see how the main roster will react after Wrestling Dontaku with the NXT talent showing up to the show.

The show opens with the SmackDown Tag Team Championship. It has the Bludgeon Brothers defending their titles against the Usos and Sanity. Originally it was supposed to be one-on-one, but during the Greatest Royal Rumble show Sanity came out to attack the Usos costing them their match against the Bludgeon Brothers. It started off with Killian Dain, Erick Rowan, and Jimmy Uso in the ring with the two big men putting down Jimmy.

Jimmy fought off both men and tagged his brother in before they knocked the big men to the outside. Their partners came in to join the fight, but the Usos pulled the ropes down causing their opponents to fall to the outside. The Usos then dove over the top rope to land on their opponents, but Killian Dain and Luke Harper avoided the hits as their partners got taken out. This allowed them to take out the Usos before Luke Harper threw Jimmy into the steel steps.

Once this happened the Bludgeon Brothers and Sanity began punishing Jey Uso. Beating him down and taking turns hurting him. They continued beating him down, until Jey Uso ducked a spinning forearm from Rowan towards Alexander Wolfe knocking him down. This caused Killian Dain to attack Rowan before he gets attacked by Luke Harper.

Harper and Rowan lifted up Killian Dain for a double Chokeslam, but Killian got freed and landed behind the two men. He ducks a Clothesline, ran the ropes, and comes back with a running Crossbody taking down both men. Jey then recovered and delivered a Superkick, but it staggered Killian. Jey does it again, but again it didn't put him down so Jey goes for it one more time.

However, Killian caught the Superkick and pushes him away. Killian then runs over and this another Running Crossbody taking him out. Killian screams loudly as Eric Young tells him to finish this match. Killian does so as he lifts Jey Uso up for the Ulster Plantation, until Luke Harper came back in and hits a Superkick knocking Killian off his feet and Jey Uso landing behind him.

Jimmy tags himself in and delivers a Superkick of his own, but again it didn't put Killian down. Soon both the Usos and Luke Harper deliver a three-man Superkick knocking Killian Dain to the outside. However, when Harper turned around the Usos hit a double Superkick on knocking him down. Both brothers climbed to the top rope and hit the diving Splash as they go for the pin getting one…two…but Erick Rowan broke it up.

Rowan tried taking down the Usos on his own, but the Usos deliver a double Superkick to his knee and then go for the double Superkick to the face taking him out. They then go for another double diving splash, but Eric Young pushed Jey off the top rope landing on the apron back first. Jimmy got mad and went after him, but Eric climbed off the apron. This distraction allowed Rowan to recover and hit a Roundhouse Kick taking Jimmy down.

Alexander Wolfe came in and surprises everyone as he lifts up Rowan for a Reverse Death Valley Driver. He goes for the cover getting one…two…but Rowan kicked out. Wolfe climbs to the top rope to go for a big move, but when he leaps off the top rope Rowan moved his hand up and grabs his throat before his partner comes back in. The Bludgeon Brothers lift up Wolfe and hit a Double Chokeslam as they get one…two…but Eric Young pulled the referee out of the ring.

The Bludgeon Brothers soon begin going after Eric as he begins backing away. However, this distraction allowed Killian to recover and runs through the ropes to hit a Suicide Dive taking down both monsters. Jimmy Uso got in the ring and goes for a diving Plancha, but Eric Young pushed his partner out of the way to take the hit. This allowed Killian Dain to run in to hit a running Crossbody to take out Jimmy.

Alexander Wolfe begins recovering, but when he turned around he gets hit with a Superkick from Jey Uso. Jey climbs to the top rope to finish this match before Killian can get in the ring. Jey leaps off the top rope for the diving splash, but Wolfe moved his knees up hurting Jey. Killian tags himself in and then lifts Jey up hitting him with the Ulster Plantation getting one…two…three to win the titles.

Eric Young joins his teammates presenting them the titles as they celebrate their first PPV win with the fans cheering them on.

The next match is the Intercontinental Championship between Seth Rollins against the challenger the Miz. The began with the fans chanting Daniel Bryan as they got into the head of Miz. Seth and Miz soon began going back and forth with the crowd cheering Seth on. The Miz soon took back control as he showed some aggressiveness while yelling at Seth for making the Intercontinental title relevant and important again.

Seth took back control though as he showed how he isn't going down so easily. Until the Miz send Rollins to the outside where he injured his neck. Miz since then began going for the injured neck and tried weakening his opponent. Seth though continued fighting on refusing to give in and refusing to let Miz beat him for the title.

Seth soon began fighting back and try making his comeback, but Miz kept countering Seth. Trying to stay one step ahead of him. Even trying to lock in the Figure-Four Leglock. But Seth countered and even hit his Springboard Elbow taking his opponent down. Moments later Miz took back control as he trips Seth off the apron and hit the apron head first.

This allowed Miz to go to the top rope and go for a Crossbody, but Seth showed his strength as he caught Miz. He then hit a Sidewalk Slam before going to the top rope and hit a Frog Splash getting one…two…but no not enough!

The match continued with Miz taking back control when Seth went for his high-knee. Miz and Seth were on the apron when Miz moved out of the way. Seth's right knee hit the steel post, which allowed Miz to lock in the Figure-Four Leglock as Miz tries to make Seth tap out. Miz tried pressuring Seth's legs to make him tap, but Seth managed to reverse the hold as he fought through the pain.

Both men going back and forth as the fans were behind both men. Showing their respect for one another. Miz managed to finally hit the Skull-Crushing Finale, but Seth barely kicked out, which shocked everyone. Another near-fall came when Seth hit the Superplex and Seth went for the Falcon Arrow, but Miz got behind him and hit the Skull-Crushing Finale again, but once more Seth kicked out.

Soon both men went for roll-ups and counters against one another, until Seth countered a roll-up to allow him to get Miz on his knees. Giving him time to hit the Curb Stomp and gets one…two…and three! Seth retains the title! And will make sure the title remains on Monday Night Raw, while Miz returns to SmackDown without the title.

The third match is Samoa Joe versus Daniel Bryan one-on-one. This was the match everyone was looking forward to seeing. For the first time in years these two men will go at it one-on-one. Bryan though was looking forward to this match more to get back at Joe for the constant attacks.

The match began with a bit of chain wrestling between the two men. Joe and Bryan countering one another and both with kicks to the side of the legs of the men. The crowd cheered them on as Joe and Bryan took their time. Joe soon took control after he used his size and strength to drive Bryan into the corner.

Joe then began driving his boot into Bryan's chest as he wanted to beat him down. Bryan though fights back as he kicks Joe's legs trying to weaken him. Bryan even knocked Joe to the outside and tried going for the Suicide Dive. Joe though drove his elbow to Bryan's head before dragging him to the outside.

Joe then gets Bryan on the floor before lifting him for a Powerbomb position before slamming him to the side of the steel steps over and over before lifting him up to hit the Powerbomb on the apron. Joe soon took control of the match and went for the injured neck of Bryan. Joe dominated much of the match as the crowd cheered Bryan on trying to get him back in the fight.

Bryan finally got the comeback after he countered Joe's Rear-naked Chokehold and tried locking in the Yes Lock. Joe got out of the hold, but Bryan managed to hit a running Clothesline followed by another Clothesline. Bryan got Joe in the corner and begins running over to hit a corner Dropkick over and over before he ducks a Clothesline from Joe. Bryan runs up the corner, leaps behind Joe, ducks another Clothesline, and hits a Running Knee.

Bryan goes for the cover getting one…two…but Joe kicked out! Bryan begins calling for the Running Knee again as he goes for it, but Joe hits him with a Clothesline causing Bryan to spin. Joe grabs Bryan and gets him in the corner before lifting him up. Joe gets Bryan in the Muscle Buster and hits the move getting one…two…BUT BRYAN KICKED OUT!

Joe couldn't believe it as he goes for it again wanting to finish Bryan. Joe lifts Bryan up for the Muscle Buster, but Bryan managed to fight it off and gets off of Joe before getting behind him. Bryan clips Joe's knee and runs to the ropes before bouncing off of it for leverage to try hitting the Running Knee, but Joe caught him with the Uranage Slam.

Joe then grabs Bryan and locks in the Rear-naked Chokehold as he has his opponent center in the ring. Bryan struggled to get out of the hold, but Joe kept his grip around Bryan's neck tight. Bryan soon passed out and the referee calls for the bell giving Joe the win. Joe poses over the unconscious Bryan and walks away satisfied he got the win over his opponent, before posing on the stage as Bryan is helped to the back by the officials.

The fourth match is Nia Jax versus Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women's Championship. It was a Nia's first PPV title defense against Alexa Bliss who looks to regain her title. Bliss tried playing mind games again Nia at first, but Nia though managed to shrug them off and use her power against Bliss. Bliss though took advantage and went for the injured leg of Nia, which gave her a chance to try weakening her opponent.

Bliss continued taking advantage as she tries making her submit. Nia tried fighting back and when she did get the advantage, Bliss would go back to the leg. She even caught her big boot and pulled her foot over the top middle rope. She then pulled it down on the rope injuring Nia.

Bliss then tried further injuring the leg against the steel post until the referee threatened to disqualify her. Bliss got back in the ring and began slapping Nia, while mocking her. However, this proved to be a big mistake as it got Nia to fight back. Clothesline after clothesline before she hits a Superkick.

Nia went for the pin getting one…two…but Bliss kicked out! Nia then decides to go for the Samoan Drop from the top rope, but Bliss fought her off and began driving her elbow to the side of her head. She then go behind her and kicks her injured leg off the ropes causing Nia to fall. Bliss took advantage and goes for the Twisted Bliss getting one…two…but Nia got the foot on the ropes.

Bliss couldn't believe it as she got angry she didn't get the win. She begins picking up Nia for the DDT, but Nia surprises everyone as she hits Bliss with the Samoa Drop. However, she wasn't done. She picks her up again and hits it once more. But once again…she wasn't done.

Nia wanted to drive into Alexa's head this title is hers and its over. So, she picks up the dead Bliss and lifts her on her shoulder before getting on the middle rope. She lets out a loud scream before falling back to hit the third Samoan Drop getting one…two…and three for the win. Nia wins the match and celebrates, while Bliss is carried out as the fans cheer Nia on for her win.

Backstage

Ruby is in the back watching the rest of the show impressed with how the roster has been doing so far. They have been giving the crowd a good show. She didn't expect this or at least she had hoped they would do this. Since she was worried Vince would fuck things up, but from what she was told the old man wasn't even here. He was off doing some stupid boring shit, so Triple H is running the show.

Good to know and it is noticeable. She saw Bobby Roode defending his United States title against Jeff Hardy who is looking to win the only title he has never won in WWE. Ruby knew Jeff has come a long way since recovering from his problems. But she knew there was no way he was going to beat someone who could move a lot faster and can do more than him.

She loves Jeff and the guy is a crazy psycho whenever she fought him in the past. But, seeing Jeff moving around the ring with all the injuries he has done was hard for her to watch. Yet, she had to give him his props. He still was able to do some of the old moves he used to do and held his own against Bobby. Even Bobby looked surprised whenever he hit one of his big moves on Jeff.

Like when he hit him with the Fishermen Suplex, Spinebuster, and then hit the Glorious DDT. Yet he couldn't put Jeff away. But Bobby wasn't the United States Champion for nothing. He was able to fight off against Jeff who hit him with his best moves like the Whisper in the Wind, the Twist of Fate, and after getting knocked off the top rope he got hit with the Swanton Bonb.

Yet, Bobby kicked out and the match continued. It wasn't until Orton came out to get involved and distracted Jeff. This allowed Bobby to hit the Glorious DDT and get the win. Retaining his title, but of course didn't know Orton got involved. Once he did he helped Jeff up and the two men showed their respect for one another.

Ruby was happy to see this and it was a shame Jeff didn't win, but she was still happy he had a good match.

She then saw Matt Hardy teaming with Bray Wyatt to defend their Raw Tag Team titles against the Bar. This was a physical match with Matt taking much of the punishment against the Bar. The Bar has been trying to keep Bray from getting into the match as they tried putting down Matt. Despite their best attempts though Matt still kept on fighting on.

Matt though managed to hit the Side Effect and tag Bray in. Bray begins running wild as he took down Cesaro before taking out Sheamus who tried to get in the match. Bray soon took down Cesaro with the Running Crossbody before getting ready for the Sister Abigail. However, Sheamus got involved and took out Matt.

Cesaro soon took out Bray and they hit their finisher, but Matt broke up the three count. Matt hit Cesaro with Twist of Fate, but this left Sheamus alone to try hitting for the Brogue Kick. However, when he went for the move Bray does his spider walk freaking out Sheamus. Matt distracted Sheamus allowing Bray to hit Sister's Abigail.

Bray lifted up Sheamus after Matt tags himself in. Matt then hit an elevated Twist of Fate before getting the win as they retain the titles.

Ruby was impressed that Matt could still go at it and even helped Bray rejuvenate his career. She's glad to see that and is looking forward to seeing what happens next between these two men as a team.

She then saw Rey Mysterio defending his title against Hideo Itami. For weeks Hideo has been trying to take out every Cruiserweight that got in his way. Mostly because he felt disrespected since coming to the main roster. Hell even disrespected on NXT despite knowing it was his injuries that slowed his push down.

Ruby did feel bad for him since he was a great wrestler, but she knew it wasn't the fault of the company for not pushing him since he kept getting hurt. Still, she did wish he got a better push. Nonetheless he got what he wanted and is being taken seriously. Even if it means going down this route.

During much of the match Hideo made sure not to do a lot of highflying and keep Rey grounded. He knew it pissed the fans off, but he didn't care. He mocked them and kept Rey from doing anything big. This only motivated the fans to cheer him on and get him to fight back to hit a big move.

Rey finally got his chance as he made his comeback and hit some of his big moves that the fans wanted to see. Rey soon set Hideo up for the 619 and went for it, but Hideo caught Rey and hit him with the GTS getting one…two…but Rey kicked out! Hideo couldn't believe it as he went for it again, but Rey countered and got an inside cradle getting one…two…but Hideo broke free and went for a Superkick.

Rey caught the foot and hit an enzuigiri causing him to stagger. Rey then hit a dropkick from behind knocking Hideo on the top middle rope. Rey then hit the 619 and then hit a Frog Splash getting one…two…and three! Rey Mysterio retains his title and holds the title high as the fans cheered him on…until Hideo attacked Rey and hits him with the GTS.

Hideo soon walks out of the ring upset with what happened, while Rey is checked on by the referee.

Ruby sighed knowing Hideo will get what is coming to him very soon. She knew it and so does everyone else. As she gets ready she sees Alicia Taylor the backstage interviewer walking into the room with a mic in her hand.

"Excuse me, Ruby? Do you have a minute?" Alicia asked.

Ruby nods as she grabs her IWGP Heavyweight title. "Sure, what would you like to ask me about?"

"Well, Ruby three days ago you defended the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in a three-way match. It was a hard-hitting match, which ended up with you retaining your title," said Alicia bringing up the main event at Wrestling Dontaku. "But now you have to face off against Big Cass who earlier today said he's going to have an easy night tonight. So, my question to you is how do you feel about going into your match tonight after what you went through?"

Ruby begins smiling a little as she rubs the back of her head. "Alicia, you think this is the first time I've been in a situation like this? I can't tell you how many times I've had to compete in a match three days or even a day after a big match. This isn't my first time and it sure as hell won't be the last. What I went through at Wrestling Dontaku was tough…but it was fun."

She even begins chuckling a little. "And as far as Big Cass…bitch better be ready because before this night is over I'm going to make him regret thinking this night will be easy," as Ruby prepares to leave she stops and comes back to Alicia. "And if he still thinks what I went through was bad…well, wait till he gets a load of what I have in store for him."

Ruby soon begins laughing as she grabs her coat and took off.

Later

*Karma* begins to play as the crowd begins booing loudly. Big Cass comes out looking very confident and smug as he lifts his right hand up. He soon begins making his way to the ring as he brushes off the crowd booing him. He isn't worried about facing Ruby and is looking to take her down so he can get all the attention he feels he deserves.

"The following contest is set for one-fall!" Greg Hamilton announced as he stood in the ring to make the introductions. "Introducing first, from Queens, New York, weighing in at 276 pounds…BIG CASS!

Big Cass heads to the ring as he grabs the ropes before lifting himself on the apron. Big Cass steps over the top rope and stands in the middle of the ring looking ready to beat down Ruby tonight.

*I Burn* begins to play as Ruby begins coming out with the fans cheering her loudly. She heads out with a hood over her head, while wearing a coat over her body. Ruby stood on the stage as she got on one knee before putting her hand on the stage. She then lifts her hood up and howls loudly with the crowd cheering loudly.

She gets up shows she has the IWGP Heavyweight Championship as she placed her hand on it. She begins heading to the ring, while showing her title to the crowd showing she is still the champion. But mostly to play mind games since she knows Cass has never held a title in NXT or WWE. She runs up the steps and climbs on the top rope holding her title high.

"And introducing his opponent. From Tokyo, Japan, she is the Wolf the Rising Sun, the Empress of Japan, and is the IWGP Heavyweight Champion…RUBY TAKASHI!" Greg Hamilton announced before leaving the ring as Ruby leaps into the ring before walking up to Cass.

The referee stood between the two as Cass mouths off at Ruby, but Ruby just stood there smiling and holding her title up in front of him. The referee gets the two separated before Ruby hands her title to him. The referee took the title and hands it over to a official at ringside before checking the two competitors. He soon calls for the bell and the match finally begins.

Big Cass goes after Ruby, but she surprises him with a Front Dropkick knocking him back. Cass hits the corner as Ruby gets up and calls Cass a little bitch. This soon got the crowd chanting 'little bitch!' repeatedly. Getting under Cass's skin as he gets a little angry.

Cass though kept his cool and goes for a strike, but Ruby ducks and begins kicking his legs before Cass backs away. All while rubbing his legs as he tries shaking it off. Cass begins trying to get Ruby towards a corner to try cutting her off from her kicks. However, when he got her where he wanted he leaps at her, but she moves out of the way and goes for some hard kicks causing Cass to move out of the corner and away from Ruby as the fans chant 'little bitch!' again.

Ruby didn't try going for him since she knew it was better for him to come to her. Cass tries to lock up with her, but Ruby uses her speed to duck under him and kick the back part of his right leg causing him to yell as he backs away as he goes to his corner. Ruby runs over and begins kicking him in the chest repeatedly as the referee begins his count. Cass pushes Ruby back, but she comes back at him and slides under the ropes before grabbing his right leg.

She trips Cass and begins slamming his leg against the steel post causing him to yell. The referee gives Ruby his four-warning count and to get back in the ring or she'll get disqualified. Ruby let's go of the leg and heads to the top rope as Cass moves more to the center of the ring. Ruby jumps off and hits a missile Dropkick knocking Cass through the middle rope to the outside.

Cass gets on his feet and angrily hits the top of the announce table. He couldn't believe Ruby is not only dominating this match, but she is embarrassing him in front of everyone. Ruby goes to the corner and rests on top of the two ropes while checking her wrist as if a watch was there. The crowd begins laughing as Ruby mocks Cass in the corner.

Cass continued remaining on the outside as the referee is on his five-count. Cass begins making his way back into the ring, while Ruby continued to remain on the ropes. Cass begins yelling at Ruby to take him seriously and to fight him. Ruby though just looks at him and shrugs him off as she looks comfortable on the ropes.

Cass gets angry and charges at Ruby. Ruby sees this and flips backwards to land on the apron just as Cass hit the corner. She leaps up and hits an enzuigiri to the side of the head of Cass. She gets back in the ring and sees Cass leaning on the ropes. She runs to the opposite side, hits the ropes, and runs back as she leaps over Cass with her legs wrapped around his neck.

She then flips over the top rope and pulls Cass over so he falls on the outside, while she lands on the apron. She sits there seeing Cass holding his injured right leg, while the referee goes to check on him. Ruby hears the crowd cheering for her as she begins smiling. She gets up and begins walking across the apron as she sees Cass getting up.

She runs over and kicks him in the chest once. She backs up and kicks him again in the chest a second time. She goes for a third time, but Cass catches her foot and flips her so she would land on her back. However, Ruby held on to the ropes so when she flipped she used the ropes as leverage to flip and land on her feet.

Cass didn't seem to realize this so she runs to the corner, leaps up the second turnbuckle, and hits a Moonsault landing on Cass causing the crowd to cheer loudly. Ruby let's out a loud howl as she gets the crowd into the match. She grabs Cass and gets him back in the ring as she begins climbing the top rope. She sees Cass getting up and leaps off to hit a Blockbuster before she flips him over, she then wraps her arms around his waist, and pushes him into the corner to go for the Rolling German Suplex.

Cass held to the corner though and pushes Ruby back as she flips over. She runs back at her opponent, but Cass hits her with a one-handed Spinebuster. The crowd booed as Ruby rolls to the center of the ring. Cass begins smiling as he lifts his right hand up posing, while mocking the crowd.

Ruby rolls near the ropes as Cass lifts her up and moves her arms under the top rope. He then lifts his right hand up and delivers a big loud chop to the chest of Ruby. Ruby hissed a little as she felt the sharp pain on the chest and felt another after Cass hits her again. The referee tells Cass to get Ruby off the ropes, which he does as he pulls her by the hair.

The referee tells Cass to get off the hair, which he does, but only after he delivers a hard forearm down Ruby's back. Ruby falls on her knees as Cass continues mocking her, while mocking the crowd causing them to boo at him. Ruby though refused to let this stop her as she begins hitting his right knee causing Cass to back up a little. Ruby begins getting up as the crowd chant her name to get her to fight back.

Ruby begins kicking him in the leg over and over, until Cass drives his left knee into the gut of his opponent. He then picks her up and hits her with a Scoop Slam. He then runs the ropes and comes back with an Elbow Drop as he goes for the cover getting one…two…and that's it as Ruby kicked out at two. Cass pulls Ruby by the hair and has her sitting as he begins punching her head repeatedly until the referee stops him telling him to keep his punches open.

Cass stops and gets up as he once again poses over Ruby. He then lifts her up for a Canadian Backbreaker submission hold. Trying to force Ruby to tap out or rather just to further injure her. Ruby though refused to give up as she grabs his hands and begins pulling them apart to get freed. She manages to pull his hands off and land on the mat as she goes to her corner.

Cass runs over, but Ruby moved out of the way allowing Cass to hit the corner. She then grabs his right leg, rolls him over, and locks in the Calf Killer! AJ Styles' submission hold as she got him center of the ring. Cass begins screaming loudly as he tries to get freed of the hold, while the referee asks him if he wants to give up.

Cass though refuses as the crowd cheers and begin changing for him to tap out. Ruby tightens her hold on the leg as she tries forcing him to give up. Cass grabs Ruby's hair and begins pulling on it before slamming her head down on the mat repeatedly forcing her to let go of the hold. Cass gets freed as he rolls over to his corner trying to get some feeling back in his injured leg.

Ruby meanwhile, rolled over to her corner where she sees Cass recovering. Ruby runs over, but Cass lifts her up into the air and drops her on the mat. Cass shakes the pain off his leg as he runs over to hit a Clothesline on Ruby. He goes for the cover getting one…two…and no!

A close-call for Ruby as she got the shoulders up. Cass couldn't believe he didn't get the win as he looks at Ruby angrily. He grabs her right arm and begins lifting her before hitting her with another Clothesline. However, Cass didn't let go of the arm and lifts her again to go for another Clothesline, but once more without letting go of the arm.

Cass mocks the crowd as he prepares for another Clothesline. He goes for it, but Ruby ducks and wraps her arms around him before hitting him with a German Suplex. She didn't let go though as the crowd cheers her on. Ruby despite hurting still manages to hold on to Cass as he began driving his elbow to the side of Ruby's head.

This didn't stop her as she goes for it again surprising everyone that someone her size could hit Cass with this move. Ruby once again refused to let go of the hold as she goes for a third German Suplex. However, Cass begins using his size and strength to push back against Ruby into the corner forcing her to let go of him. Cass begins moving forward, but Ruby leaps up and brings both feet up to kick him in the back knocking him forward.

Ruby goes for a Crossbody, but Cass catches her as he mocks the crowd as they boo at him. Cass lifts Ruby up for a military press, but she manages to wiggle free and land behind him. She kicks him hard in the right leg and runs the ropes to hit him with a low dropkick. However, Cass leaps over Ruby causing her to miss.

Cass runs the ropes, but Ruby ducked his Big Boot and runs the ropes herself. She bounces off and comes at him, but Cass hits her with a Clothesline causing her to spin and land on her back. The crowd gave a mixed reaction to the big move as Cass begins smiling knowing the end is near. Ruby rolls over across from him as she tries recovering from the move.

Cass moves his right hand up to signal the end is here. He goes to his corner and sets things up for the Big Boot. With an intense look in his face as he runs at her and goes for the Big Boot. However, she ducks the move and kicks Cass's leg causing him to yell in pain.

She then gets behind him and pushes him into the corner then finally hits the Rolling German Suplex! She then rolls him on his knees and Superkicks him. She then climbs to the top rope and hits the Frog Splash! She goes for the cover getting one…two…but Cass kicked out!

The crowd were shocked that Ruby didn't get the win as they booed loudly. Ruby though wasn't done as she decides to end this with the Wolf Fang. Her corner/rope springboard cutter. She prepares to go for it, until Cass grabbed her by the hair and pulls her down as the referee warns Cass to lay off the hair, while the crowd boos loudly.

Cass though didn't care as he lifts prepares to finish this match. He lifts Ruby up by the throat and goes for a Chokeslam. He lifts her up, but Ruby gets freed of the hand and gets behind him. She lands on her feet and kicks his right leg out causing him to fall on one knee. Ruby then delivers a Superkick causing him to stagger.

Ruby screams loudly as she goes for another Superkick, but Cass blocks it before pushing her away. He goes for a Big Boot, but Ruby caught his foot. She sweeps his left then then falls down locking her legs around his right as she gets him in the Heel Hook submission hold! The same move she used on Okada to retain her title! Cass screams loudly in pain as he feels Ruby's grip around his leg.

Ruby tightens her hold on him in the center of the ring as Cass tries to get freed. But Cass couldn't get near the ropes as the pain was too much! Cass soon begins tapping out! He taps out in the middle of the ring as the referee calls for the bell!

"Here is your winner by submission, the IWGP Heavyweight Champion…RUBY TAKASHI!" Greg Hamilton announced as Ruby lets go for the hold.

Ruby gets on her knees as she looks around smiling a little as she got her second win PPV this week. She gets up as the referee hands her the IWGP title. She holds her belt high as the crowd cheers her on. Ruby lays her title in the middle of the ring and lets out a loud howl as the crowd howls along with her.

She grabs her title and goes to the top rope to pose while celebrating. This was a tough match…okay maybe not as tough as Wrestling Dontaku, but still she'll give the big man credit. He proved he wasn't a pushover as she thought he was. He actually proved himself against her and didn't try pulling any crap on her.

Its rare for her to show a little respect to guys like Cass, but he worked for it and he did well. So, she prepared to shake his hand and give him his props…until she felt him attack her from behind knocking her off the top rope, to the apron, to the floor.

The crowd booed loudly as Cass rubs his injured left leg. Angrily that he didn't get the win and that he had to tap out. He goes to the outside and mocks the crowd as they chant 'little bitch!' at him. Cass ignored them and grabs Ruby as he yells at her before he grabs her by the hair then throws her across the floor.

The referee tries to get Cass to stop, but he scares him off as he picks her up again then once more throws her across the floor. The crowd soon begins chanting 'You Tapped out!' repeatedly as Cass gets angrier. He throws Ruby back in the ring before he noticed her title on the floor. Cass picks up the IWGP Heavyweight title and looks around the crowd before he gets back in the ring.

He gets in and sees Ruby on her knees as he begins mocking her while holding her title in front of her.

"You said this title is very close to your heart? It means that much to you?" Cass asked in a mocking tone before he backs away. He then did something that caused the fans to gasp loudly.

Cass spat at the title, drops it, and then stomps on it before kicking it out of the ring. The crowd soon begins booing loudly as they chant 'Asshole!' over and over. As Cass mocks the crowd Ruby saw the whole thing and soon she felt something snap inside of her. Oh that was a very big mistake.

Cass goes for the Big Boot, but Ruby jumps up then tackles Cass to the ground before she begins wailing on him with punches to the head. Cass tries covering up, but this didn't stop Ruby's beatdown on Cass. The crowd cheered loudly as she continues her attack on Cass. Cass pushes her off of him, but Ruby didn't stop as she tackles him through the ropes before she continues punching him.

The referee tries to pull Ruby off of Cass, but she ends up punching the referee knocking him out. She grabs a chair from underneath the ring and begins hitting the back of Cass with it. Over and over as each shot got louder. The crowd cheers loudly as more officials came out to try stopping Ruby.

Ruby though took them all out one-by-one with the chair, kicks, and punches before turning her rage towards Cass. He tries to get away, but Ruby slams his head with the chair knocking him over near the entranceway. Ruby prepares to hit him again, until Paige came out ordering the locker room to stop her. Out from the back came Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, the Usos, and the New Day as they came out to try stopping her.

Knowing she is losing it, Daniels and Kazarian tackle Ruby down to try calming her down. All while the New Day help get Cass out of there. The Usos stayed stood between the two groups making sure Ruby wouldn't get through. More officials came out as they help check on Cass, while Ruby struggled in the grip of her friends as she yells at them to let her go.

Daniels knowing why Ruby did what she did began trying to calm her down. Telling her he isn't worth it and it will be okay. He knows how important the IWGP title means to Ruby and what Cass did was disrespectful. But she needed to calm down or she'll do something she'll regret.

Despite how angry she is, Ruby knew Daniels is right. She began trying to calm herself down as she took deep breaths. Once both men were sure she was calming down they begin to let her go. Frankie went to get the IWGP title before he cleans it for Ruby.

Once Daniels saw Cass was gone he lets her go and reassures the Usos its all good. Ruby gets up as the crowd cheer her on. Frankie hands Ruby her title as she looks down on it to see its okay. No dent on it, which was good, but she knew she would need to clean it up tonight.

She turns to her two friends and hugs them thanking them for calming her down. She knew she let her temper get the better of her, but she's just glad her friends were there. She turns to the crowd and apologizes for what she did as she begins heading up the ramp with the Usos. The New Day stood on the stage and stood by with Ruby as they lift her arm to try getting the mood back.

The crowd cheers for Ruby as they chant for her, but it didn't make her feel completely better. She knows this thing with her and Cass isn't over yet. She also knows it and so does Cass. If he wants war…well, he got it and she'll make sure he regrets ever pissing her off.

Results:

1. Sanity w/Eric Young defeated the Bludgeon Brothers (c) & the Usos to win WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship

2. Seth Rollins (c) defeated the Miz to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship

3. Samoa Joe defeated Daniel Bryan by submission

4. Nia Jax (c) defeated Alexa Bliss to retain the WWE Raw Women's Championship

5. Bobby Roode (c) defeated Jeff Hardy to retain the WWE United States Championship

6. Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt (c) defeated the Bar to retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship

7. Rey Mysterio (c) defeated Hideo Itami to retain the WWE Cruiserweight Championship

8. Ruby Takashi defeated Big Cass by submission

9. AJ Styles (c) defeated Shinsuke Nakamura, Finn Bálor, & Rusev w/Aiden English to retain the WWE Championship

10. Asuka (c) defeated Charlotte Flair to retain the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship 2-0

11. Roman Reigns (c) defeated Braun Strowman, Kevin Owens, Bobby Lashley, Brock Lesnar, & Sami Zayn to retain the WWE Universal Championship

That's the end of the chapter and yeah things didn't go like Cass hoped they would. Had to make this match different from what Cass had last year with Bryan. Also had to make it more personal and make Cass look like a good heel. Even if it means doing something like what he did to another company's title.

Now, wrestlers have done this before with other titles and it's a good way to get heat…provided the promotion is okay with it. Those titles aren't cheap you know. Anyways, yeah this war isn't over yet. And next time they fight it will be personal, but that's until next time.

Check out the next chapter to find out what happens next and also thanks again to my friend theXman99 for his help on the story. I appreciate it and glad this is going well. Also thanks guys for the reviews and support. I appreciate it also and glad you are having a good time.

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