Daily's Place
She had secretly been here a few times in the past few years as a 'fan' but always in the seats where she was the least likely to be recognized. This wasn't going to be one of those nights, if she was going to give Danhausen what he wanted then she'd be right down at ringside with the rest of her group. It wasn't taping nor was it being broadcasted so she felt a small since of cover especially with Hollywood Undead to draw the attention. What could go wrong... right?
First thing to go wrong was that before she had even could help Danhauen with his (secretly Her's too) her gear she was enveloped into a massive bear hug by one of the many 'Uncles' she grew up around back in the WWF. Once Dustin et her back down she greeted him happily, telling him about how happy she was to see him and about how much fun she had at her visit to his wrestling school in Texas. Then, once she was given her groups all access passes, she was pulled up into another bearhug by Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy whom she hadn't seen at all since they joined the AEW together. Not knowing if she could handle anymore 'hugs' she shouldered her back and headed to the public restroom to change up into her street/ring attire for her que to help Danhausen later that night before heading out to side parking lot where she was to meet up with the rest of her group (with their security).
All identifying points of her upper body had been covered up by Funny Man! One of Johnny's knit hats now covered her shoulder length light brown hair, Charlie's black and white Dove and Granade hoodie was even pulled over top of her gear as his was the only one's who's was the best fit on her from experiences of having to hide who she was. They knew her well enough to know that she could use some comfort at ringside for when the show started going by how frazzled she was at already been spotted by the three wrestlers backstage. Now that the band was satisfied, she was 'safe' they all headed into the building and were led down to their seats by the back entrance. She was their guest technically and they all kept her in the middle of their group right in between Johnny and Charlie
"Is this the same hoodie y'all used on me back in LA when I got in that mosh pit trouble?" she asked Johnny after having tried to figure out what the smell she was smelling was. When all she got was a deep chuckle she sighed and rolled her eyes. "You could have at least washed it... that was three years ago!" she stated, being a bit disgusted "NOT funny!" she called out to her dresser making all of the guys burst out laughing.
Starting off the matches were exciting and HU were standing up during the best parts of the show, that was until an usher came by in-between half way through waving for Dove to follow him into the back. Pulling the hood up and removing the knit cap so that nothing would happen to it and pressed it silently against Johnny's chest in a silent signal that this is where the fun was going to be getting good. Right as she was almost half way into the back a painfully familiar song came over the PA and she was now more than before thankful for the group of friends she had around her now as the crowd began to sing along to the song Judas and she was able to save face. This also meant that 'HE' was in the building too.
Once in the back Danhausen came rushing towards her with Tony Kahn and both were rushed, "Ahh Birdy, there you are, Mr. Kahn was looking for you." He spoke up about keeping in character.
"Miss Ellison, your Manager and I have been talking and I have something for you to sign. It's a temporary contract with AEW that you can walk out of at any time if you do not feel this is a fit for you. But your manager said you would know and understand why it was requested that we have this conversation here during this match." he whispered urgently, handing her over the paperwork.
Looking through, she nodded and took the pen and signed it without question, "Did a sign on bonus package get sent along, just in case?" she asked not questioning her manager's judgment nor his timing as she looked back in the direction of the ring.
Both men nodded also knowing of the item in question.
"I've got my crew with me here tonight so I won't be needing it." she smiled happily shaking her new Bosses hand and handed him back the contract. "The 'Dove and Granade' is all I'll be needing" she stated giving her best friend a knowing wink. Going by the sounds of the Music and the crowd her meeting was finished. "I trust my Management and I'm hoping that the AEW is all they, and others have been hyping it up to be."
"Good, then we should get you warmed up before your All Elite debut!" Danhausen suggested rubbing his hand in his evil fashion.
"Lead the way Evil one!" she smirked.
Tony raised a finger having one question about a term in her contract "If I may, could you explain something in your contract Miss Ellison?" he asked, catching them before they walked off "Your Management said to keep you paired with Danhausen as much as possible for the comedic appeal of your friendship."
Dove snorted in laughter having been beaten to the explanation. "Because, I don't like Swearing... and she does too much of it!" Danhausen explained perfectly.
"That's the truth of it! The first time my family met Danhausen's character, my little sisters made him promise to teach me not to swear as much as I tend to do in the ring." Dove explained making Tony just shake his head chuckling. "Come on I at least need to get stretched out." she pointed out before they both continued on their way to the backstage area.
"I don't know about Poppa, I love that man to death, but... Why does he always have to go all DAD mode on me? I'm 32 years old..." she muttered underneath her breath just loud enough for Danhausen to hear.
"Because... Paul is still your father no matter how old you are now." Danhausen noted in a hushed out of character voice "He already knew just what he was getting himself into before adopting you." he added with a chuckle. "And from what I figured out... most of the older guys here know just what to expect once they find us together. Hook is off tonight so it's just you and me, Birdy!"
"Dove' Can't your character just call me Dove?" she asked with an exasperated sigh.
With her hood still up and covering her face Danhausen stood watch so Dove could run a few quick warm up drills in the practice ring without anyone spotting her. Once that was done, they hid out in the back until it was time. It was meant to be a good fun night with a few surprises working here and there and she only knew about whom was going to interfere with the match first and once that happened it was time for her to make her AEW debut.
"Alert, alert... Birdy, Alert" he called out catching Dove's attention seconds before the JAS walked around the corner giving her just enough time to roll out of the ring but not enough to keep her from being spotted.
"Hey... Hey this area is for the wrestlers only...Yeah, what do you think you're doing shorty..." three of the Jericho Appreciation Society called out at the short-hooded figures back. "Out of our way" one replied pushing Danhausen out of the way as they continued to make their way to the new individual.
"Hey" an angry voice called out at the JAS "Leave them alone, we've got business to handle!"
The figures held their breath until the faction backed off at their leader's instruction and headed off in their intended direction.
"Ahh Chris Judas, thank you so much for your assistance" Danhausen spoke up walking over to where the JAS leader stood.
"You're welcome, just try to keep your visitors off of AEW property." he suggested sounding more like he was putting on an act than anything. He stood there for a few moments like he was waiting for the stranger in the Hollywood Undead Hoodie turn around but when they didn't even attempt to, he just shrugged and walked off after his group.
Once they were alone Dove looked back over her shoulder and at Chris Jericho's back in the distance with a heartbroken look of longing. Or at least that's what it seemed to be as Danhausen watched her not knowing yet another riddle to unlocking the woman's past. "It's safe now Dove, Jericho is a..." He started to speak reassuringly when she sighed heavily.
"I've known him since I was a kid; I know exactly what kind of a man he is." she stated cryptically "Let's just get ready for our entrance." she suggested before walking off with her best friend.
Watching the action in the ring from a monitor in the back Dove waited while Danhausen had a one-sided match against FTR and when she seen her queue, she took off running for the ramp. Fans started screaming when they saw the hooded figure racing down the ramp and dive into the ring second before jumping onto FTR's back and placing him in a sleeper/chokehold combo to save her friend. If that wasn't enough Hook's music started blasting and the young man also came racing down to lend the smaller figure in the HU hoodie a hand. Falling to the mat directly in front of a cowering Danhausen the hooded figure kept guard as Hook was better able to handle FTR. Once that was over everyone was on their feet in the arena yelling 'holy shit'/'no swearing' while all the members of the Hollywood Undead were yelling and cheering as they watched their hoodie take action in the ring.
With FTR and his group now walking to the back Hook walked silently over to where the smaller hooded figure stood protectively in front of the standing Danhausen and held his hand out to them. Looking between the two men Danhausen nodded and encouraged them to shake which they did only right before breaking the hold on Hook's hand the hooded figure reached up and yanked the hood down and reviled themself to be a woman. A shocked look filled Hook's face but he smirked and nodded his head in approval.
"Hook, I'd like to introduce to you my friend Birdy (Dove she corrected for the young man), Birdy this is Danhausen's friend Hook. Now that you two have met and have been introduced we are all friends now, yes!" Danhausen spoke up with microphone in hand. He was very happy to see that both nodded their heads yes before walking together to face FTR's shocked group's faces as they stood on top on the ramp.
Taking the mike, Dove leaned heavily on the chin high top rope "Remember me Dill-weeds? That's right... DOVE AND GRANADE has now become All Elite!" Dove spoke up much to their astonishment. And the crowd's excitement. In fact, the ones cheering the loudest just happened to be all of the band Hollywood Undead, all of whom had no idea that she was actually signing on with AEW so soon.
Backstage was mixed replied as some whom known the woman as Dove we're happy and excited to see her in action. The older former WWE stars all looked at each other like the shit was about to hit the fan once 'He' hears the News of their old Rookies new identity and whom she has aligned herself with.
"Dove and Granade?" Jericho muttered looking over at Jake Hagar who also shared his bewilderment at the name change. It was now clear that his old Hellcat was nothing more than a memory and he had no one to blame but himself for it.