Chapter 19: Angel's Storyline

After a few hours with Vince and the writers, it was decided. I was to make my debut in the WWE as the Rock's little sister. He had a match against the Undertaker and Triple H was going to interfere. As soon as Triple H hit him with hi finishing move, the pedigree. I was supposed to come running down the ramp and attack Triple H.. Of course I would end up passed out in the ring too, due to the assault with a steel chair I would receive thanks to Triple H.. I'm not really sure I felt any better after the meeting. Sure the nervousness of meeting with Vince MacMahon to determine my future in the company was gone. Now it was replaced with all sorts of anxiety about performing in front of some many people and about disappointing one of the superstars. I mean this was my first experience in the WWE and they had me working with the biggest names in wrestling, Triple H, the Rock, and the Undertaker. My stomach was in knots.

Jeff and I ran into each other, literally, as we were both turning a corner. When we looked up and saw each other, I immediately hugged him tightly.

"I take it things went well." Jeff said, hugging me to him.

"Yes. I'm going to be the Rock's little sister." I said, not wanting to let him go. I was too excited.

"Sam, that's great! When do they introduce you to everyone?" He asked.

"Tonight. I'm terrified!" I answered as we separated.

"Why? What's there to be scared about? You've done this before." Jeff asked, seriously concerned.

"Jeff, I've never wrestled in a professional match. And this is a lot more people than just the few hundred at OMEGA. Besides, they've got me working with the Rock, not to mention, Undertaker and Triple H." I tried to explain.

"You'll be fine. They're all great guys. They won't let you get hurt. As for the rest of it, don't worry. I know you. You'll be amazing! How could the fans not love you?" Jeff added so sweetly.

* I must say, he's a pretty good boyfriend, always so kind and reassuring. * "Yeah, well you're biased."

"That's true. I am, but I can't help loving you." Jeff kissed me gently. "Now, what do you say we grab a quick bite? Matt and Amy have already headed down." He put his arm my shoulder as we began down the hallway.

Sure enough Jeff was right. Everyone was great to work with and the crowd loved Angel. I think my character went off a bit better than anyone expected, because Vince wanted me to start training with Dean Malenko so that he would be able schedule Angel in a match. Dean wasn't getting a whole lot of television exposure, but he had quickly earned himself a reputation for being one of the best trainers in the business. With all the new talent Vince was bringing in, he had thought it would be a good idea to keep Dean on the road and just expand his job responsibilities.

For the next few weeks I trained hard. Every week I shot a promo for Angel. The concept was supposed to be that Rock and Angel were so close we were practically inseparable, except for when Angel found time to sneak behind his back to flirt with Jeff. Vince liked Jeff and I as a real couple and he wanted to play that up with our characters. At first I wasn't so sure about that. One of my biggest concerns was what about a breakup? At some point, either in our real-life relationship or our scripted one, Jeff and I may break up. How would that affect our personal or working relationship? Not to mention the fans; some of them are really intense and you know that not all of them realize that the story lines are just that, stories. After a bit of convincing, I agreed to it. I tagged along on a lot of appearances so that Angel could get more exposure. And at the end of the day, I was exhausted. I know it wasn't really fair to Jeff, we didn't get much time together anymore and what time we did have, I was practically asleep for. Nonetheless, he was unwavering in his support of me.

In the promos, Jeff and Angel were more daring. Disappearing from our locker rooms so that we could be together. Spending our days off together. I had to admit; it was a little fun. In reality, Rock had become like a big brother to me, but he didn't care where I went or with whom.

Angel's next in ring appearance was when she escorted Rock to the ring to face the Undertaker. Undertaker had choke-slammed Rock and he was now lying unconscious in the middle of the ring. I climbed the ropes and jumped, looking to hit him with a hurricanrana. Unfortunately, Undertaker caught me. I saw Jeff running down the ramp, just before Undertaker choke slammed me, laying me out beside Rock.

In a promo that aired later that night, Rock was furious. "What were you thinking, Angel? You're my baby sister, you could have been hurt. And why did Jeff come to the ring?"

Angel let it all out. "I'm in love with Jeff. And I know he loves me to!" She yelled back at him.

"I won't stand for it." Rock got up in her face and yelled. Angel was so surprised she stumbled back and fell into a chair." "I won't see my baby sister with that blue-haired freak!" With that, Rock left the locker room, slamming the door behind him, leaving Angel a sobbing mess.