Chapter 40

"Yay, I made it in time," Mercedes said as she made it back backstage from the bus.

"Yes, you did," Colby replied with a bright smile.

Colby and Rusev's match was just a few minutes away. The two were both about to head over to make their entrances.

"Here's a hug and kiss," Mercedes said, giving her fiancé a quick kiss and a bear hug.

"Just what I wanted," Colby said into her ear.

Mercedes laughed. Colby gave her a quick kiss on the cheek and pulled back. "I love you, gorgeous."

"Love you too, handsome."

"Come out to the ring after I win."

Mercedes nodded her head with a smile.

"Great," Colby said. He gave his fiancé one more kiss and headed off.

Mercedes smiled as he walked away. She quickly went to her and Colby's locker room to grab her title, which she was going to take out to the ring with her after his match. She quickly headed back to the monitor not too far from where Colby had left her to make his entrance.

Mercedes did not miss anything. She made it just in time to watch the beginning of the match. She had only missed Colby and Rusev making their big entrances. Mercedes had seen both at rehearsal earlier that day.

Pam, Becky, and Ashley came to watch with her.

"Last year you watched with me as my fiancé was fighting for the Universal Championship," Becky commented. "It is only right I watch with you for your fiancé."

"You are so sweet, Becks," Mercedes replied, hugging her.

"I have to support my bestie too," Pam said.

"Me too," Ashley said.

"Thank you," Mercedes said, hugging each of them as well.

"The Four Horsewomen together forever!" Becky said.

"Group hug," Pam said.

The four all laughed and group hugged.

"I hope Evelyn has great friends like I have of you three and Angela, Vicky, and Emily," Mercedes commented.

"She will," Ashley said. "She will be just like her mama."

Mercedes hugged Ashley.

The four all settled in to watch Colby's match. They talked throughout the match, commenting on Colby and Rusev's maneuvers and moves.

"I see some of Colby's moves are kind of like yours from earlier tonight, Mercedes," Becky commented.

"They sure are," Mercedes replied. "My man has helped me a great deal since I got back into the ring after Evie was born."

"There isn't anything wrong with that. I was originally trained by my husband. And sometimes I move like he does."

"There's an inner-demon inside the Lass Kicker," Ashley commented.

"More like the Demon King is inside her," Mercedes laughed.

"Just last night," Becky replied with a wink.

The four all laughed. Mercedes smiled looking back at the monitor. There was never a dull moment with her and her friends. Whether it was her friends from Boston or her ladies of the WWE locker room, it was always fun and great.

"1…2…3," The referee counted. He called for the bell and it rang.

"Here is your winner and the new Universal Champion, Seth Rollins!"

Mercedes smiled as she turned to her friends. "I'll see you three in a bit."

The three waved at her and Mercedes headed out to the ring.

As soon as Colby was handed the Universal Championship title belt, Mercedes's music hit. Colby smiled.

Mercedes came out onto the ramp, her title hooked together and on her shoulder. She clapped as she made her way quickly down the ramp.

Colby smiled as he waiting for her. Mercedes made it down the ramp and over to the steps. Colby held the ropes open for her and she joined him in the ring.

"Congratulations, baby," Mercedes said, hugging him.

"Thank you," Colby said.

The two shared a quick kiss and stood in the middle of the ring to celebrate. The two held their titles in the air. They turned around to each side of the ring showing off their newly won titles. They left the ring after that. They both went over to his parents and then Mercedes's mom with that of Angela, Vicky, and Emily.

WrestleMania then ended with both Seth Rollins and Sasha Banks holding up their championships belts as they backed up the ramp.

"I am so proud of my daughter," Judith said as she was being filmed for WWE 24.

Filming of it was wrapping up that night. Mercedes had seen bits and pieces of it already. It made her cry watching it, but that was why she had Colby watch it with her.

"I have seen her through a lot since she was born. The biggest thing was her training to be a wrestler and make it all the way to the WWE," Judith continued. "But the longest road started in September almost two years ago. She was supposed to have won the Raw Women's Championship that October, but that clearly went to the pooper with what happened. But she won it tonight."

Colby's parents

"It was great to witness both Seth and Sasha their titles tonight," Bob commented. "We had seen Seth win that WWE World Championship at WrestleMania 31, two years ago. But tonight, was just as great seeing him win the Universal Title. But with that of Sasha winning the Raw Women's Title as well."

"Everyone knows the story of Seth's relationships before Sasha," Holly began. "But when Seth and his former girlfriend broke up soon after his knee injury and surgery back in 2015, Seth's main focus was to get back from that injury. Which he did.

"And when he did return, he wanted his main focus on getting his WWE Championship back. But someone slowly stole his heart. Sasha, herself. Seth had his focus still, but he had someone to enjoy the talk of work with, plus things outside of work.

"But when Sasha revealed she was pregnant to the whole Raw roster, Seth was there to help her along the way. He had his concentration on work, but he also had the focus on being there for Sasha. He took care of her. She really needed someone, she wanted it to be him, and it was him. He wanted to take care of her and that baby she was carrying, which he did. And he still does.

"I am proud of him for everything he has ever wanted and accomplished. I am proud of him for achieving his dream of being a wrestler. I am proud of him for all the territories he worked for, all matches he has really wanted to win, and all the championships he has won. But I am very proud of him for wanting to be there for Sasha and take care of her when she really needed someone. He has done a great job."

Later that night…

"I think our championships look good together," Colby said.

"Yes, Team Red for Raw," Mercedes laughed.

She and Colby were in the comfort of their room on their bus. Their titles were placed near the end of their bed.

"I'm very tired, though."

"Me too," Colby said, kissing the top of Mercedes's head as he had his arm wrapped around her.

"But it's nice that everything with Mania is over. I know there is Raw and SmackDown the next two days. But new things begin with the close of Mania."

"Sure do. But I like this after Mania time right now."

"Why's that?" Mercedes asked, knowing full well why.

"Because I have my beautiful fiancée wrapped in my arms," He said, moving with both his arms around her. "As well as the Universal Championship title at my feet with that of my fiancée's Raw Women's Championship title. "

"Me too. But last year was pretty good too."

"Oh, yeah, one of the best nights of my life. I got engaged to my beautiful fiancée. But also, I got to make love to my fiancée for the very first time too."

"It was all I wanted and more," Mercedes commented.

"What's the more?" Colby asked.

"Having great sex for the rest of my life!"

Mercedes giggled as Colby laughed.

"But you know I also said something to you earlier today," Mercedes commented.

"And what's that?" Colby asked, knowing.

Mercedes grinned. She moved around to face him. "That I'd have sex with you."

"Oh, yeah, we have to celebrate our wins after all. Plus, I know it'll make you feel even better."

Mercedes giggled.