Mandy was on top of the world or at least that was how she felt. Wearing her engagement ring from Dean put a huge smile on her face. "Oh so your marrying Dean Ambrose"? Mandy turned to frown at Summer Rae. Summer speaking to her wouldn't be an alarming thing were she not best friends with Renee. "Yeah I am". Mandy said not bothering to stop walking. "Enjoy him while you can and while he's enjoying you. He is not only going to move on but he's going to move on with Renee once again".
Mandy decided against turning around and saying anything to her. She couldn't allow her or Renee to get to her as happy as she was about her engagement. She was a little nervous to be speaking with Hunter today. And wouldn't you know the producers of Total Divas had rescheduled the meeting so they would also be speaking with her today. She knocked on Hunter's office gritting her teeth. "Come in". "Hey Hunter". Mandy said politely. "Oh good Mandy you're here. Come on in". Mandy was shocked to see not on Hunter, but Vince and the producers of Total Divas. She was supposed to see them later.
And why in the world was Vince there? Her first thought was that she had done something wrong. But what could it have been? Vince reached to shake her hand as did the producers and Hunter. "Vince would you like to start us off"? Hunter asked. "Certainly! Mandy as you know I let Hunter handle most of what happens on NXT. My main focus is on Raw and Smackdown. Though I pay attention to NXT, one day Hunter and Steph will take over the company so he needs practice anyway. But I have been watching your matches". Mandy's eyes widened. He had? "You are exactly what I like in a WWE superstar or diva. You have the potential to be the next Trish Stratus". "Thank you sir". Mandy said.
"I happen to agree with him". Hunter said. "You are excelling and I really would like for you to keep doing a good job on NXT. Once you do I really believe the main roster will be perfect for you. I kept my focus on some of the other women to give you time to relax after everything. But you have remained tenacious and kept fighting. You could be really marketable for this company. Your beauty, talent, and brains could help you go far in this company". Vince nodded his head in agreement. "That's something the producers are here to speak to you about as well". She turned to look at them. "Hunter and Vince are correct about you being marketable.
You are for Total Divas already. Viewers have responded will to your second time on the series and that needs to continue. Because we think you could be just as big as the Bella's. There's something else though we have been discussing with Vince and Hunter". "There have been rumors backstage than you and Dean Ambrose are engaged. Looks like there true". Vince said gesturing to her engagement ring. "Yes they are true". Mandy said not sure where they were going with this. "Mandy it's troubling he isn't on Total Divas with you. You are well aware a big part of the show is about relationships. All the other men wrestlers or not have agreed to participate. Dean did so with Renee so I don't see the problem in doing it now.
Not only dating but now being engaged? That would be big money and exposure for the show. Especially because it's with someone as unlikely as Dean Ambrose. This would be huge for your role on the show. But if you refuse to do this and feature the relationship and you refuse to talk about the Bray Wyatt incident I don't know what else is for you. We understand it's hard to revisit that but people see you as a hero because you came out of it. Due to your refusal to even speak of it you don't really add much to Total Divas". "But sir you just said the viewers responded well and that I could be as big as the Bella's.
"Yes that's right you could. But if we can't tap into that potential and get into your personal life what can we do? That's what reality TV is. It's a reality show as you are aware. Those are by far the most interesting parts of your life. If you can't commit there is no point for you to be on the show. We like our girls to be interesting and have a lot to contribute to the show. In the past, if they have been unable we have dropped them. It would be a waste to do that with you. There plenty of women who want that spot you have. So far we've held out on that. We don't want to have to replace you". "Okay I can talk to Dean". Mandy said feeling embarrassed and even a little hurt.
"Good". "Mandy I don't know what you see in him anyway. You could do much better". Vince quipped. "If you ask me he could be holding you back". "Sir he has helped me to train". Mandy explained. "Yes and that's wonderful he has. But you should be out there getting and fighting for fame and fortune. Having only the best of everything. Instead you're with him and settling. It's a mismatch. Just think about it. You can go". Mandy nodded feeling even more hurt as she left. They were basically telling her to dump Dean. Well Vince was while the producers wanted him onboard with the series again. There was also an underlining threat she could be kicked of total divas again. Lana's words came back to her once again. And Eva's. Could that really be what was about to happen to her too? It was on her mind the entire rest of the day.
"What's wrong"? Dean asked looking at her. Mandy explained everything to him. "I don't think they would fire you from the show. That's a dumb reason if you're successful. I have nothing to do with your success and I hate being on that show. You don't want me to be do you"? "I want you to do what you're comfortable with". She said putting her arms around him. "But I did tell them I would talk to you about it". "Oh so it makes me the bad guy for not agreeing to do it"? "No if you tell me no than I will tell them no.
Besides I don't want to appear like I benefit career wise from this. Other than you helping train me of course". Mandy purposely left out what Vince had said. She could tell him anything and not have to worry about hurting his feelings. But she didn't want him to feel like he wasn't worthy of her. He had felt this way in the past. But the truth was she was nothing special and he deserved so much better than she was or could ever be. "Well you definitely have earned all that you have right now. I'm glad they see that at least". "Yeah you're right". She said kissing him. She acted okay but she was very worried about what the producers would say.
Dean let it drop but he could tell she was worried. It was a stupid show she didn't need to be on anyway. But it was important to her and beneficial to her career. If they were going to be married they had to think together on things. Why could he not appear on the show with her? He had with Renee after all. All the other women's husbands and boyfriends had done so. Even the ones who valued their private life like he did. Had his last time being on the show really been that bad? He had to do it for her. "Mandy I will do the show"? "What"? She said looking up at him "I will do it for you". "Dean you don't have too.
You said no and I know you don't want to do it. I shouldn't make you do something you don't want to do". "It's okay I want to do this". "You're sure"? "As sure as I'l ever be". "Well thank you". She said kissing him. He was happy she was happy. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad. Who knew when he might have to see Renee more? The show was a good chance for that. It was already awkward when she interviewed him. Though thanks to the other backstage interviewers it didn't happen as often. But he hadn't forgotten her confession of still having feelings for him. If she still did it was even more awkward.
Mandy dialed on her cellphone and he could only guess it was to the producers on the show. Maybe they would understand the need to keep them apart. Nope of course not. It was reality TV. So they wanted drama. So that meant probably he and Mandy would end up having dinner with Renee or something equally as bad if not worse. "Okay were good". Mandy said returning to the room. "Dean are you sure". "Mandy quit asking yes". He said chuckling. "Now come on". He through her over his shoulder gently and headed toward the bedroom. Mandy couldn't help but laugh the whole way up.
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Sara stared at the television biting her lip. She hadn't expected Hunter to turn on Seth. She figured they were still on good terms with each other. She waited for him to text or call her. Though it wasn't until an hour later he finally did. "Are you alright"? "I'm fine just really shocked it happened. Though maybe I shouldn't have been. It was bound to happen eventually. Listen I'm really tired so I'm going to head to bed. I love you and I'l be home tomorrow". "I love you too bye". Seth hung up and she looked at the phone for a couple of seconds. She knew he was feeling much worse than he was telling her.
She couldn't imagine how she would feel if it was her. She was worried about what that meant for Seth going forward. He wouldn't just ignore that it happened. But taking on the boss was not the brightest of ideas. It wasn't safe at the very least. But then Seth had never cared for his own safety. He was always more concerned with hers. She wanted to warn him to be careful but she doubted he would listen. She hoped she wouldn't be affected by this. Technically she hoped he wouldn't be affected by it.
She knew he would though. Surely she wouldn't be affected by it down in NXT. That didn't stop her from being worried about him. She planned to talk to him about it once he got home. Until then all she could do was wait. She was sure she would get texts from people about what happened. As far as she was concerned it was between Seth and Hunter. Personally she would prefer no bad blood but that was impossible. She had never had a reason to dislike Hunter before. She did now after what he did to Seth. She hoped the situation would end soon and Seth would be safe.
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