April 21st 2019 – Moline Illinois
"I am gonna stop you right there cause I already know what your final question is going to be OK. And I don't appreciate people putting words in my mouth. And I don't appreciate people trying to tell a story of my life to fit their narrative. OK! 8 years ago I walked into this casino and now I am cashing in my chips and I am walking away from the table. I won the game. And what I do with the rest of my life from here on out is my business. I answer to no one. This time the million dollar man didn't get what he wanted cause I can't be bought. So if you will excuse us it's time for us to go do the thing that I want the Shield to be remember for that's kicking serious ass." Dean said as he stood up from his chair and in Old school Shield fashion he motioned for Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns to follow him. As their final interview came to an end.
"Dadddaaa!" Jagger squealed seeing Jon coming out of the conference room after the interview.
"Hey there little man." Jon smiled scooping him up into his arms.
"Daddaaa." He giggled patting Jon's beard.
"HI love. How did the interview go?" Karen asked kissing him softly.
"It was good. Just a lot of Shield talk reminiscing about the good Ol' days. Our favorite matches and all of that. Then I set the record straight at the end that from here on out what I do is my business." He told her.
"Hey Bro you alright? Got a little heated in there." Roman asked.
"All good Uce! Just getting in one final promo Ambrose style." Jon smiled.
"Alright bro just making sure. Hey Jag Man." Roman smiled giving a high five to the little boy in Jon's arms. Jagger giggled. "Look at that you are wearing a Shield Shirt."
"Hi Hi." He giggled giving a high give to Roman.
"Say of course Uncle Roman. I have to represent." Jon smiled.
"The two indie smucks and the football player?" Karen giggled.
"Karen still with the jokes." Roman laughed.
"Keeping it real Uce." Karen smiled.
Later that night the show had started. Roman, Dean and Seth were called up to their holding area.
"Good luck tonight love. Remember enjoy tonight you've busted your ass for this company. Know that no matter what happens tonight and here after I am so damn proud of you. Not only for all you've done and will continue to do in your career but because of the man you are Jonathon. The loving, caring father and husband. I love you and you have my heart." She smiled. "Now go out there and kick some serious ass."
"I love you too baby." He smiled pulling her into a kiss. "And I love you little man." He said rustling Jagger's hair.
Once The Shield went up to the holding area. Karen carried Jagger along with Max the security guard to ring side as there was a seat waiting for them.
"It's just not gonna be the same around here with out Ambrose." Max stated as Karen was getting to her seat.
"I know Max. But just think you will get another super stars wife to annoy you." She smiled.
"You didn't annoy me to much. Just had to stop you from jumping this damn barricade a few times over the years."
"I am would never." Karen smiled acting shocked.
"Right." Max laughed.
As Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre and Barron Corbin came to the ring. Karen held Jagger in her arms as she glanced at the ring then over towards commentary which was located in a different area tonight. This special was more like a glorified house show. She scoffed and rolled her eyes when she noticed the denim jacket with her husbands face on the back being worn by the Renee sitting at the table.
When The Shield's music hit for the final time Karen found herself getting a bit emotional as she held tight to her son.
"There's Daddy." Karen smiled pointing to wear they were entering the arena.
"Dadddaaa!" Jagger smiled and clapped his hands so excited.
The Shield entered the ring Karen got out her phone and took a few moments to capture this moment. Jagger was so excited he couldn't take his eyes off the ring or his Dad. He waved to his Dad. When Jon noticed he couldn't help but smile at his son as he gave a wink and a little wave back.
"Nothing better than being a father a Bro?" Roman whispered leaning over to Jon.
"Nothing at all. Expect being a husband. They are my world." Jon smiled as he turned his attention to the task and match at hand.
Each Shield member got in on a tag. It wasn't a squash match by any means each one got in a good shot here and there to an opponent. Karen watched the match as Jagger was really into the action clapping and giggling when he saw his dad in the ring. Karen glanced at commentary so thankful she didn't have to hear what they were saying for many reasons. But the main reason is that she knew Renee would some how talk about the past she had with Dean Ambrose. As the match was winding down. Roman gave a spear to Bobby. Seth did a curb stomp to Drew. When for the last time Dean Ambrose platted Baron to the mat with a Dirty Deeds. He hit the tag to Roman who then hit the tag to Seth. As they set up for The Shield's final finisher a triple power bomb on Baron Corbin. Seth went for the cover to win.
"Here are your winners the team of Dean Ambrose, The Universal Champion Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. The Shield!" Mike Rome announced over the crowds cheers.
Karen was trying to hold it together but tears were swelling up in her eyes. This was a bitter sweet moment knowing he was going on to great things but also closing this chapter of his life. The crowd erupted in cheers and celebration with the three members of The Shield. "Thank You Ambrose" chants echoed through out the arena. All three men hugged in the middle of the ring. Even more so when Jon took the mic to address the WWE Universe one final time as Dean Ambrose.
"Let's listen to Daddy." Karen said kissing Jagger's cheek.
"Dadddaa!" He said clapping his hands.
"Hey I got something else to say. For all you people who live here in Seth Rollins country it's no secrete Seth Rollins grew up right here in the Quad Cities. So right now I want you to look at this as an example we're just like any one of you. Anything you want to do in life. If you work hard. If you put your mind to it. If you don't take no for an answer. If you bust your ass until you get to the finish line. You can do whatever you want in life. Seth Rollins Universal Champion from right here is proof of that. If you want proof that you can over come any obstacle in your life no matter how big or how small. All you have to do is look at this guy who over came something worse than any of us can even imagine. You look at him and you know you can do it too. And if you've learned anything from The Shield, what the Shield is about it's about kicking down doors. It's about taking what is yours. It's about not taking no for an answer. If somebody tries to tell you that you can't do something, that you can't be the thing that you see yourself being. You stick your middle finger high in the air and you march forward and you tell the The Shield said so." Jon said as he dropped the mic.
As The Shield did their signature three fists together in the ring the crowd was still cheering for them.
After greeting a few fans Jon came over to Karen who handed Jagger to him over the barricade. She glanced over at Max who chuckled.
"Alright since this is Ambrose's last night. I will let you jump the barricade." Max said with a laugh.
"Thanks you are the best Max." Karen smiled as she went over the barricade.
"Thanks Max for always keeping my family safe." Jon said shaking his hand.
"Any time Ambrose." He smiled.
"That was great love. We are so proud of you. We love you." Karen smiled as Jon held on to Jagger in one arm and wrapped his other around Karen as he leaned down and gave her a sweet passionate kiss.
"I love you too." He said kissing her again.
When they both noticed Renee coming over to them. As Seth and Roman were talking with Corey Graves and Micheal Cole.
"Hey Dean that was such a great match." Renee told him.
"Yeah thanks." He stated giving most of his attention to Jagger.
"I still can't believe you are really leaving. Like my jacket to mark this historic night?" She smiled twirling around to show off the denim jacket with his face on the back.
Karen clenched her teeth. She tried to keep her jealousy in check. As Jon glanced at his wife.
"Yeah nice jacket. Thanks umm for the support." Jon said with a bit of hesitation.
"Please tell me this is all a bad dream Dean that you really aren't leaving." Renee said touching his arm.
Jon stepped back.
"Nope sorry it's reality. Moving on to bigger and better things. I am cashing in my chips and going out a winner." Jon said.
"I just want you truly happy. I mean is leaving really going to make you happy?" Renee asked.
"Ecstatic honestly. Ready for that next step in life. I mean more time at home with my wife and son what could be better? Well maybe trying for baby number two." Jon said winking at Karen.
Karen giggled and shook her head. Renee rolled her eyes and scoffed.
"Renee I have to ask this jacket you had it specially made?" Karen asked looking at the jacket the blonde was wearing.
"Yes it's awesome." She grinned.
"And that is the picture of Ambrose you chose?"
"Yeah he's the lunatic fringe." She said.
"Never liked that nick name for him. But not a flattering picture at all. He does look like a lunatic with his tongue out I guess. Just has this weird paint effect." She stated as Renee just gave her a look. "Sorry it's just very professional to wear a married co-workers face on your jacket. But to each their own." Karen stated as she took Jagger from Jon.
Jon tried not to chuckle when Roman came over. Karen started talking him as he hugged her.
"Dean please say we will still see each other around?" Renee asked him softly as he went to walk away.
"Doubt it." He stated walking away.
Several hours later after all the good byes were said. Karen, Jon and Jagger where finally back at the hotel.
"He had a big day." Jon said laying a sleeping Jagger in the pack and play.
"Yes he did. He did so great thou I mean being at the arena that long with just a couple hour nap." Karen said as they watched him sleep a few minutes before they went over and crawled into bed.
"Still feels unreal." Jon said softly pulling his wife close to him as they settled into bed.
"What does lover?"
"Being done with WWE like truly done. Never doing another Raw or Smackdown or having to go on the road in a few days." He said kissing the side of her head.
"Any regrets?" Karen asked looking up at him.
"Not at all just relief. Like I was in prison and now I am free."
"In about a week on May 1st the whole world will see that too. When you return as Jon Moxley." Karen smiled as she kissed him.
Jon chuckled. "You really like that new promo video I shot in LA don't you?"
"Hell yes I do. From start to finish you created something amazing baby. I am so proud of you and the world is going to get to see the amazing return of the baddest son of a bitch in the game Jon Moxley."
"Damn I love you so much Karen." He said pressing his forehead to hers.
"And I love you too Mox."
Thank you Jenna, Blaze, Chrissy, jessica619, jjd022980, BrookeWorm3, Lisee, kitkat1488, Charlotte, Rocki 1995 and Moxley Gal1 for your amazing reviews and comments. I am so over whelmed by your kind words and responses to this new story.
Thank you to those who have taken the time to read and followed this story. You are all amazing so thank you.
I did want to say I am sorry for making you relive the Shield's Final Chapter I know it was a bitter sweet moment but it's part of the journey.