Raw: April 23, 2012

"Did you see what made its way out to the news sites today?" Randy asks as he enters the locker-room.

"It got leaked out that I'm suing John Laurinaitis. He's trying to get media attention on it to put pressure on me. I bet he probably leaked it to the news sites himself, or he had David Otunga do it."

"Or Eve did."

I give him a confused look. "Eve? Why would it have been Eve?"

"You don't know, do you?"

"Considering I have no idea what you're talking about, I probably don't know."

Randy sighs. "You need to sit down for this then. Let's sit down."

I raise an eyebrow as we both sit down. "What's going on?"

"When was the last time you talked to Eve?"

"A few weeks ago. We haven't spoken since the night after WrestleMania. We're both too angry with each other at the moment to be talking. From what I hear, she isn't really talking to Ryse or Chelle either. Why are you asking?"

"I heard that she's John Laurinaitis's executive administrator now."

"Are you serious? That's…that's ridiculous. She's really hit a low. Do you think she's there to fill my spot after John Laurinaitis gets me out of the way? Not that he will get me out of the way, but he still thinks that he will."

"I think that's a possibility."

I start changing into ring gear. "That's what I'm worried about."

Randy raises an eyebrow. "You don't have a match."

"I know, but I may make an attack after that Divas Championship match so might as well wear some gear."

"Point taken. I know you won't condone it, but I'm doing something big to go after Kane tonight."

"If I won't condone it, don't even tell me."

"Deal."

We both look at each other as someone knocks on the door. Randy gets up from the couch and opens the door.

"What do you want?" Randy asks with a slightly rude tone.

"Is Marissa here?" David Otunga asks.

"She is, why?"

"I have a few bits of news for her."

I roll my eyes as I look at Randy. "Let him in for a few minutes to talk."

Randy sighs but lets David in.

David nods at me. "Eve has made tonight's Divas Championship match between Beth Phoenix and Nikki Bella a Lumberjack match, so you are wanted for that."

I nod. "Alright, I have a question for you, Otunga."

"Okay. What is it?"

"I pinned Beth at WrestleMania. I pinned Beth before Nikki Bella did. How come I am not getting the opportunity to face Beth for the Divas Championship?"

David smirks. "Don't you already know? Mr. Laurinaitis isn't gonna give you a match, let alone a Divas Championship match, unless you drop the lawsuit."

"There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that I'll drop the lawsuit. Also, if I'm not getting treated equally, I'm not going to be a Lumberjack tonight. You can leave now. Tell Eve that I said hi."

David smiles before leaving.

Randy slams the door behind David. "That's some bullshit."

I shake my head. "I know."

"You don't seem very mad."

"That's because I have a plan. I'm going to make things happen."

"Atta girl. Do what you gotta do. If you need any backup, I'm here."

"Thanks, Randy."


I watch from guerilla as the Divas Championship match between Beth and Nikki is going on. Eve is across the room from me and is glaring in my direction. I don't even acknowledge her and just watch the match quietly.

I notice Beth land awkwardly on her ankle. Brie goes after Beth, which causes a huge brawl. Beth ends up back in the ring, but she's clearly injured her ankle. Nikki rolls Beth into a pin.

1…2…3!

"Here is your winner and the NEW WWE Divas Champion, Nikki Bella!"

The twins celebrate. I nod as I watch, realizing Beth will be out of action for a little while. They may have to break and give me my championship match.

Nikki and Brie are walking up towards the stage. I smile as I know it's time for me to make a move.

I look at the sound guy. "Play my music."

The guy nods. "Got it."

I know I want that girl so bad

I lie awake at night

And think of all the things that I would do

With a girl like that…

Nikki and Brie stop on the stage as I make my way out to a loud reaction from the crowd.

I get in Nikki's face. "We both know Beth is going to be out for a bit. Don't get comfortable though. I'm coming for the Divas Championship. I should've had my chance before you, but since I didn't, I'm your problem now. Deal with it."

Nikki just nods, but Brie goes to slap me. I grab Brie's arm to stop her. I stare at both twins as I release Brie's arm. I gesture to my waist before heading backstage, knowing what I did would work the exact way I wanted it to.

Eve gives me a dirty look as she watches me with her arms crossed. "What you're doing isn't going to work."

I smirk. "We'll just have to wait and see."


Randy sits down on our bed at the hotel. "You really knew what you were doing tonight, babe."

"I did." I reply with a smile. "I'm making things happen, Randal."

"Again with trying to irritate me with that."

"It still works."

"No, it doesn't. I'm actually irritated that John Laurinaitis is essentially blocking you from getting that opportunity."

"Yeah, I earned an opportunity that he won't let me get."

"Well, it's also stopping us from figuring out what we're doing with the whole…"

"Trying for a baby. I know. How about this? If I'm not holding the Divas Championship by the end of May, we start trying again."

"Even if you don't get that opportunity?"

"Even if I don't get it, but I'm pretty sure that I will."

Randy looked down at the ground. "Okay, I'll agree to that."

I smile. "Okay. Thanks, stud."

"Absolutely, sweetheart."