"Facing Roman Reigns is something I wanted to do for a good while in the WWE. He is the leader in locker room. The man who you can talk to when you need know about wrestling or dealing with life situation.
"For all he done since coming here with The Shield and the shit he takes from the fans every night. Roman just use it to add the fuel to the fire.
"I'm kinda jealous. I didn't like the fans reaction towards me when I was the Intercontinental Champion. But I learn to handle it and add it to my character.
"Reigns was the person who told me to do that.
"This match here, the two of us knew we would blow the roof off."
-RZ-
Roman: Rahzel and I fighting for the first time, we just had a blast. The crowd was wild from start to finish.
He works hard, try new things, adapted to a person I believe is serious about destroying his opponents.
The kid is someone that may be ready for the WWE Championship. I'm just in his way.
-RZ-
Summerslam
Walking out of the stairway, wearing the United States Championship on my waist, I made my way to Gorilla for the match I was waiting for years.
Walking down the hallway, some of the Superstars glanced at me. They were all smiles.
At Gorilla, the staff wish me luck as well as I wait for the hype package for the match to end.
Triple H: Rahzel...
I turn to see Triple H walk up to me. Shaking his hand, he was looking at the mini tv screen.
Triple H: Since day one, I knew that one day you'll make to this stage. Yeah, it's no Wrestlemania. But it's an opportunity you been waiting for since NXT.
Those jitters and nervousness will go when the bell rings and the crowd's energy flows through you. This is where you prove the naysayers and nonbelievers wrong. Knock 'em dead.
"Thank you."
I smiled at the encouraging words. But that smile went away as it was time to get the Championship I been ready to have since I got here.
-RZ-
Winner Takes All
United States/WWE Championship
Rahzel (US) vs Roman Reigns (WWE)
Rahzel walked out on stage, wearing an all black outfit with a furry jacket. The hood look like a head of a wolf.
Tom: It is time for the match we been waiting for. The Big Bad Wolf making his way to the ring.
Graves: The 2x Intercontinental Champion, 2x Smackdown Tag Team Champion, NXT Tag Team Champion and now the current United States Champion. Not forgetting about winning the 2019 King of the Ring.
Rahzel has been on a destructive path and it lead him close to the WWE Championship.
The Big Bad Wolf sat at the corner turnbuckle, looking at the stage for his opponent to come out.
Tom: The Big Dog has arrive!
Roman walked out with the WWE Championship in his grasp. The attire was the same with exception of his logo that was gold.
Tom: Roman was focused all weekend on Rahzel. He wants to teach him a harsh lesson.
Saxton: The Big Dog fought bigger men in his time here and he's not worry about the Big Bad Wolf. He's 100% and 100% confident that he's walking with both the U.S. and WWE Championships.
Roman step down off the turnbuckle, turn around to see Rahzel behind him. The referee put his hands between the two men, separating them.
A spotlight shine in the middle of the ring. Face to face, Roman and Rahzel stared at each other, preparing to go at it.
Greg: This is a Winner Takes All Match schedule for one fall and it's for the United States and WWE Championships!
First, from Charlotte, NC, weighting in at 215 lbs. He is the 2019 King of the Ring and the United States Champion. He is the Big Bad Wolf. This is Rahzel!
Rahzel held U.S. Title up, still looking at Reigns.
Greg: Next, from Pensacola, FL, weighting in 265 lbs. He is the WWE Champion. The Big Dog, this is Roman Reigns!
Raising the WWE Title, Reigns trash talk at the Big Bad Wolf as he look into his yellow wolf eyes.
Tom: The match we've been waiting for weeks. Roman has been WWE Champion since Money in the Bank in March. Rahzel been United States Champion since Extreme Rules of May. One of these men will lose one of the Titles tonight.
With both Titles outside at the Timekeeper's area, the two opponents were ready to throw down.
The referee finish giving out the rules. With a shift signal, the bell rung and the match started.
Locking arms, Roman and Rahzel test out each other's strength. With a push, the Big Dog push the Big Bad Wolf down on the mat.
The crowd let out a sea of oohs, getting Reigns fired up.
Roman: Get your ass up!
Picking himself back up, Rahzel and Roman locked arms again. The Big Dog went to push his opponent back down, but Zell Judo Toss him down.
The oohs from the crowd were the same for the Big Bad Wolf as he stared an menacing look at his opponent.
Reigns got up and start punching the U.S. Champion, causing him to back up into the corner. The referee pulled the WWE Champ off, causing Zell to take advantage by grabbing his opponent up and running across to the other turnbuckle.
Slamming into the corner, the Big Bad Wolf ram his left shoulder into Roman's midsection, switching up to punching him a couple of times before switching up again.
The referee counted up to 4 before Rahzel walked up to him. Taking advantage of the moment, a slap strike him from the Big Dog.
The Big Bad Wolf didn't take kindly from the attack. Showing his displeasure, he headbutt the Big Dog in his chest.
Seeing his opponent back at the corner turnbuckle, Zell went on a triad, punching Reigns in the face before punching rapidly on the chest and ribs.
Graves: Rahzel starting to feel it. If he can reinjure the bruised ribs, it'll cause Roman's breathing to hurt.
Saxton: Especially if he wants to apply Zellthanasia on.
Roman fell on the mat and rolled out of the ring. Leaning on the apron, he try to catch his breath. But he was kicked from behind, running into the steel steps, flipping over it.
Rahzel sitting on the apron, evil grinning stalked towards the hurt Champion, grabbing him by the straps of his vest.
Pulling his prey up, the Big Bad Wolf slam him into the apron three times then roll him in the ring.
Tom: Roman is in big trouble as Rahzel continue punishing the chest. Can the Big Dog find a way to get back on the offensive.
-RZ-
The battle to hold the United States and WWE Titles was in the second heading into the third act. The ribs and chest of the Big Dog ache badly and it didn't help that his opponent continue hurting them.
But he went on the attack, beating down the Big Bad Wolf, but he was still having trouble putting him down.
Everytime he would go for the Superman Punch, Zell would try to do the Armlock Crossface or dodge out of the way.
Rahzel was a different superstar from those Roman face. He always had an answer back against the Big Dog's attacks.
Roman slap Rahzel a couple of times, climbing up on the turnbuckle. The Big Bad Wolf did his best to stop, but Reigns lift him up and they both hit the mat from the Superplex.
Tom: Both men are down!
Saxton: Rahzel doing his best to knock Roman on the mat, but that Superplex was going to happen.
Roman crawl over to the across the corner turnbuckle in front of him, used the two top ropes to pick himself up.
Nodding his head, his black hair going back and forth, he had to end this here and now.
Tom: Roman is going for the Spear!
Graves: He hits this, it's all over!
Charging towards a stun Rahzel, the Big Dog hit his finisher. Doing a smart move, Zell rolled out of the ring.
Tom: Roman was so close on being a duel champion and Rahzel rolled out of the ring.
Saxton: Rahzel was very lucky as he rolled out.
Roman follow his opponent as Zell rolled back in the ring. The Big Bad Wolf bounced off the ropes, charging towards his enemy.
Prepared for the incoming attack, Roman speared Zell again. This time, he pin him.
1, 2
Graves: Rahzel kicked out! He kicked out of the Spear.
Roman shook his head, not believing what happen. He got up, waiting for his opponent to get up. Bouncing off the ropes, the Big Dog continue running, confusing Rahzel back and forth.
Doing what he did when he fought The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 33, Reigns hit the Spear for the third time of the match. Raising the leg of Zell, the ref count the pin.
1, 2
Tom: Rahzel kicked out!
In disbelief, Roman turn to the referee, making sure he didn't miscount the fall. The crowd were enjoying the emotional rollercoaster.
Tom: That is twice now that Rahzel has kicked out of the Spear. This time, barely lifting my right shoulder in time.
Graves: Rahzel is still in this match. Roman is in trouble.
The WWE Champion had one more in him. Going by the turnbuckle, he waited for the U.S. Champion to get up.
Roman: OOOOORAAAAHHHHH!
The Big Dog watch his opponent turn around. Charging towards again, Reigns went to hit the Spear for the fourth time in the match.
But Rahzel made a small leap and hit a midair DDT. Not wasting time, he transition into the Armlock Crossface on Roman.
Tom: Roman is in the middle of the ring, Crossface locked it! Rahzel may have outsmarted Reigns!
The Big Dog wasn't planning on losing to some punk. He begin to crawl towards the ropes, dragging Zell with him.
But the grip on the submission hold tighten with every pull, Rahzel wasn't going to lose his chance to hold the title he's been dreaming about.
Starting to fade away, Roman had three choices: two of them would cost him the match, the WWE Champion and boost the ego of Rahzel.
He was close to the bottom rope, finger tips away. Just one more pull.
Rahzel looked how close Reigns was to the ropes. He just needed one more pull and he would tap.
His head being pulled back, Roman's eye widen. His oxygen running out, the crowd on the edge of their seats, and just centimeters away from the ropes, he had to make a decision.
He softly tap his right hand on the mat, causing the referee to call for the bell.
The eruption from the crowd almost shook the arena. Letting go of the Crossface, Rahzel roll over to the mat next to Reigns.
Greg: Here is your winner, still the United States Champion and the new WWE Champion. The Big Bad Wolf, Rahzel!
Tom: He came, he destory, and now, Rahzel hold the top Titles of Smackdown Live!
Graves: There's only a handful of people who beat Roman Reigns. But making him tap out is something special.
Saxton: Rahzel was going for Zellthanasia, but Roman would find a way out. After surviving three Spears and reversing the fourth one into a DDT, transition into the Armlock Crossface. Reigns try to reach for the ropes, but he tapped out at the end.
The referee brought over the United States and WWE Championships to Rahzel.
Holding the two Titles, the Big Bad Wolf jumped up and raise them up to the WWE Universe's praises.
Tom: With this win, Rahzel has held the U.S., Smackdown Tag Team, and now the WWE Championship. All the Smackdown Championships.
Graves: With such an accomplishment, the Big Bad Wolf has own Smackdown Live. As he holds both Championships, the competition is going to get rough.
Saxton: You're right, Corey. But Rahzel will find a way to make the non-believers and the doubters wrong.
Tom: We will find out soon. Congratulations to Rahzel. The United States and new WWE Champion. Goodnight everybody.
-24-
That night was the best. Congratulations and handshakes were given out. I sat down in the locker room, taking out my contacts out and just holding the Titles, I couldn't help but cry.Raijn and Brick, after the shit I been put them through, sat by me and we just talked like crazy. I called my parents, they saw my match and they were proud and my girlfriend was in the arena, telling me how great I was.I was a mix of emotions. I was happy to hold these Championships. This is one of the best days of my life.
-RB-
Hello reader/readers. It's sad to say, but I am ending the Rahzel series.
First, I want to thank all of you who've been sticking around since Book I.
I had more books on the way, but I felt like things weren't going like how I like. I was...getting bored with this series. I didn't want to write it anymore. It felt like an obligation to write this series and I didn't want it to feel like that.
I ditch the Behind the Scenes in some parts of Book III, Part I because I lost some ideas and just did my version of Rahzel's WWE 24.
Once again, I want to thank you all who rode this fantastic yet non consistent ride with me. I hope I brought a smile, a laugh, even a chuckle to you.
This isn't goodbye. This is see you next time.
-Russell aka "The Big Bad Wolf" Rahzel