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Chapter 4 – Ambushed
[Alex POV]
It's been about 4 days since my last encounter with the sultry diva Maryse. It took every ounce in my being not to show up at their house show the other night. All right, I couldn't shrug Sabin off my back but nevertheless I resisted temptation. Not that he could hold it against me, he actually watches the show. Speaking of the devil, Sabin came barging into the locker room and shoved his gear bag into the small metal case. Clearly still ticked off at me.
"Hey man, one of my elbow pads has gone missing. Got a spare?" I asked knowing all too well that Sabin always carried extra elbow pads.
"Why don't you call your 'friend' Edge and see if he has an extra elbow pad for you" he retorted
It wasn't the reaction I was hoping for but nevertheless it was a reaction at the least. He'd been giving me the cold shoulder since I told him that I met Edge back at the airport and the simple thought of me standing next to the guy threw Sabin off. See, he's very loyal to this company. So am I but these guys- they did help pave a little of the way for many wrestlers to come. I put Sabin's temper tantrum down to insecurity. I think he was afraid I was going to change or something but he shouldn't and I needed to make that clear.
"C'mon man… you're still number one on my myspace page that's never gonna change" I said desperately suppressing a laugh inside. He just rolled his eyes at me ignoring the last comment.
Not soon after AJ Styles came through with Eric Young.
"Don't mind him guys… he's just a little bitter because I had a small chat with Edge" I said.
Sabin just gave me an evil glare. I touched my heart looking really sincere as if he had admitted that I was the better wrestler.
AJ couldn't care less and his earphones went straight in, probably tuning us out with his Christian Hip hop music. E.Y however showed a slight interest.
"What were you doing talking to that Prick?" he asked opening his gear bag and pulling out his ring gear.
Sabin quick to join in the act he rushed by Eric's side and patted him on the back
"FINALLY, someone gets it! He is a PRICK and YOU were conversing with the ENEMY!" he snorted
"Since when did you two become Cactus Experts huh? He isn't that bad of a guy… AND besides it's not like I'm jumping ship or that we're going to become best buddies" I said.
"Now you're defending this guy?" he was livid now. Eric did nothing to calm him down. Asshole.
I sighed, "I'm not, I'm just saying that we only had a casual conversation no more no less. Now can we move on so that we don't end up killing each other during our match tonight?"
"Fine" he mumbled a lot calmer now. "But you're proving to be a big pain in the ass Shelley!" he said.
That got us both laughing and on good terms again. I stood up and approached Sabin with open arms going to give him a man hug but little did he know that's not what I was going for and pulled him into a headlock instead and scuffed up his hair.
I finally let him go and he went back to fix his hair as usual.
"We should get ready soon. We've got Ink Inc tonight." He said
"Yeah we should... Who's before us?" I asked
"Knockouts match I think?" he replied
I just nodded in mere acknowledgement. Don't get me wrong I applaud the ladies for what they accomplish in the ring each and every show. There's no doubt TNA has the best tag-team division this world has ever seen and the same goes for our Womens division. Then a light bulb went off in my head.
"That's it. The Knockouts" I spoke aloud. "You're brilliant Sabin!" I tapped him on the shoulder and I was off.
I was patrolling the hallways and ran into JB the Original JB… Jeremy Borash. He's a funny guy but today just wasn't the day for our normal chitchat we do. I waved him bye and carried on. Then I spotted her. Smiling and conversing with the stage-hand but anyone could see from afar that she wasn't interested at all, well everyone except that stage-hand. Being the kind, thoughtful guy I was, I went in for the save.
As I got closer, the more I was able to hear him blabbering on with his technical jargon and the importance of standing at this point yadda yadda yadda…
I easily asserted myself into the conversation.
"Hey hardcore country!" I put my arm around her shoulder and smiled and then smiled at the stagehand. "Hope I wasn't interrupting something now was I?" sounding as genuine as I could.
"Nope not at all" she said quite happily. The poor stagehand was snapped back to reality and realized he needed to leave.
"I better go… it was nice talking to you Mickie. Alex" he whimpered.
"Oh.. Don't go.." formalities had to be done but he had left already.
Mickie James was the newest asset to the KO's team and very well known for her work being a former diva at WWE. Mickie shifted out from under my arm.
I was embarrassed needless to say but managed to apologize. She looked grateful that I had stepped in but there is no messing around with Mickie James and she got straight to the point.
"Sooo.. uh what can I do for you Alex?" she asked
"Well, I just wanted to say hi personally and you know? Welcome you to TNA and just um… well I don't know how to put this really?" I said quite sheepishly. In fact I don't know how I convinced myself into doing this.
She raised her eyebrows in confusion and blew out some air. For someone so little she sure knew how to make you look stupid.
"Just spit it out already, I don't have time for riddles in case you didn't know I have a match to prep for"
"Sorry… you used to work for WWE right?"
"Right. Look. I am loyal to this company. It'll take some time but I will prove to you guys that I'm here to stay for as long as TNA wants me too. " she said
I just smiled " That's good to know Mickie and I don't question your loyalty to TNA but that's not what I wanted to speak to you about." I said.
"Oh. Well what is it then?" she said quite bluntly.
"Do you still keep in contact with any colleagues over there?" I asked
"Yeah? But I'm not WWE's favourite person at the moment since I've jumped ship here. So if you're looking for a way in I'm sorry but I'm not much help" she said
I laughed. "No I'm not looking for a way in. I just wanted to know if you were friends with Maryse?" I asked.
"Maryse?" she looked at me a little stunned. "Well yeah we got along…Why?" she asked.
"I don't know… I was fortunate enough to run into her and well—"
"AND…you like her" she added nodding with a mocking smile.
"I didn't say that." I quickly replied
"You didn't have to… and it's understandable she's a nice girl once you get past the wall and she is very easy on the eyes…" I nodded in agreement. "…But I think you'd get more out of Tara than me. They had a lot of matches together back in the day and hung out quite often after shows. Maybe even try Winter?"
"Thanks Mickie and have fun out there! " I yelled as she went darting off to get ready.
Speaking of getting ready. I need to get ready.
[Maryse POV]
Inside, I found it cute. Coming down to the Impact zone I wasn't expecting many fans to be overly excited to see us here but nevertheless there was more than I anticipated and us divas couldn't help but oblige and have small chitchat. I mean? It's as close as close could get, we didn't have the bodyguards around to keep overzealous fans away but thankfully we haven't had that sort of encounter yet.
The Whole WWE Divas Roster turned up. Melina, Kelly Kelly, Alicia Fox, The Bella Twins, Michelle McCool, Layla, Beth Phoenix, Natalya, Eve, Rosa Mendes and Gail Kim who was a former TNA Knockout herself. Thanks to her we were able to get right up to the front to witness all the action first hand.
There is a price however for being up front. There are no seats and so it meant that we would have to stay standing for the whole show. I'm just glad I decided to go for my leather Versace boots instead of my six-inch stilettos.
I turned around leaning my back against the railing. Gail came over and stood next to me.
"I'm going to go back stage to say hi to some old friends." She said looking for my approval.
"Yeah of course… go. Catch up with them" I laughed shaking my head.
She cocked her head to the side and raised her eyebrow.
"Gooo.. Have fun" I said pushing her to go.
The Rest of us just leaned our arms over the rails waiting for the show to start. The crowd was enjoying our surprise visit to the taping. The whole 13 of us could have stolen the show with just our mere appearance.
While we had their attention, I thought I might as well have some fun with them and so with one arm on the rail I bent down and did my famous hair flick back winking to the crowd. They went nuts taking photos and of course being natural Divas at hearts we posed to the camera doing all sorts of things. The Other Divas followed hitting their signature stances as their own persona. Beth showing her power and flaming hands. Natalya established her presence with her wicked laugh. The Bellas doing their Bella booty shake. Eve and Kelly playing to the crowd and feeding off their energy. Alicia and her foxy strut she does O so well. Michelle and Layla or Laycool pulling out their tricks of synchronized moves. Melina and Rosa with their Spanish flare. The crowd loved it and I knew this was going to be a great night.
[Alex POV]
The Knockouts were going on soon. It was a 8 woman tag. Mickie, The Beautiful People and Winter going up against Sarita and her newcomer cousin Rosita alongside Tara and the current Knockouts Champion Madison Rayne.
If their match ends up being anything like their crazy backstage brawl the other weeks ago then this was going to be a killer match.
I was almost ready, I was just adjusting my upper armband heading out of the locker room and then someone ran into me. Not looking at who it was and without thinking I snapped.
"Watch where you're goi-!… Gail? Is that you?" I said realizing that Gail Kim was the one who bumped into me. "Sorry…geez, What are you doing here?" I asked quickly helping her up.
"Nice to see you too Shelley. Uh we're all here actually." She replied a little breathless. It was understandable because I do tend to have that affect on people. Then it registered in my brain what she had just said.
"We?" I asked looking at her confused.
"Yeah 'We' why? Is there a problem?" she asked folding her arms
"Who's we? Please tell me Edge isn't here. You know I was joking when I said you guys should stop around here."
"Chill, you'll see when you get out there. I better let you get to it so I guess I'll see you soon" she gave me a quick wave and made her way back to the crowd.
I was kind of anxious now. I'm just praying to God that Edge isn't here. That would just send Sabin over the Edge... No Pun intended. Spanish music started blasted which meant that the Knockouts match would soon begin. I found Sabin all ready in his gear relaxed on the couch with his feet on the counter and his hands behind his head as if he was chilling on a beach.
"You gonna watch the match?" he asked
I shoved his feet off the table and sat down where his feet was and faced him.
"Motorcity Machine Guns Time bro… Besides we can catch the show in a few weeks time" I said tapping my fingers on the table.
"True, Soooo… wanna listen?"
I jumped on the couch.
"You know it!"
[Maryse POV]
Gail made it back just in time. The Knockouts match was just starting. She put her arm around my shoulder and gave me a quick hug. Only to be returned with my smile and acknowledgement that I was happy that she was happy to reunite with old friends.
Spanish Mexican style music was playing, The ring announcer kindly letting us know what was about to go down.
Ring announcer – "The following contest is a T.N.A Knockouts Tag! Team! Match Up! Introducing first of all, making her way to the ring…. Saaaarrrriiiita!…"
The fiery brunette came out in red attire doing God knows what with her hips. Judging by the crowd's reaction to her. She's a 'bad-one'. However the ring announcer was not done and had someone else to introduce as well.
"… AND introducing her cousin Roooossssiita!" he said with much enthusiasm.
When she came out I was expecting a lot more to be quite honest. I mean? She was tiny, a little mini version of this Sarita. They made their entrance into the ring. Shaking their hips until they spotted us. In particular, they spotted The Bella Twins and they just taunted them by calling them Losers and doing some salsa hip action or trying to. Brie and Nikki just laughed at them and once again showed everyone why J Lo has nothing on them… doing their famous Bella Booty Shake outdoing the Mexican duo. It was hopeless for Sarita and Rosita trying to top them as it just prompted the crowd to cheer for us more.
Suddenly there was a change in music and the ring announcer once again shedding some light on who was making their way down.
"Introducing their tag team partners they're the team of TARA! And The TNA Knockouts Champion of the World… MADISON! RAYNE!"
Out of the corner came a red motorcycle and on it was a familiar face. My old colleague and friend Victoria but is now known as 'Tara'. Also this 'Madison Rayne' who I think is their champion, the 'Queen' of their division. I don't know what would have gave me that idea… was it the tiara? Or maybe it was the sash? Talk about overdone much? She even made her way over queen-like waving to the crowd quite high and mighty. Too bad her people weren't as loyal as what she seemed to make it out in that estranged head of hers. Tara not losing her focus on the job at hand didn't pay us any attention and didn't lose any of her attitudes either making her familiar entrance into the ring standing on the bottom rope in order to propel her chest forward. Whilst at the same time, with her back towards us her partner Madison had sneaked only her top half through between the middle and top ropes leaving the bottom half on the outside for the cameras to get a great wide view of Tara slapping her ass. Taunting the crowd even more, they even did a little peck on the lips before she actually got inside the ring.
Us Divas could only laugh at these women in the ring. From what we had seen so far was hardly anything worth coming for. In fact it was like watching a pathetic imitation of us. Thankfully the music had changed and the handy ring announcer once again proving himself useful.
"And now introducing their opponents… Representing The Beeeeauuutiful People ANGELINA LOVE and VELVET SKY…"
Dumb and dumber came walking through Velvet or as I like to refer to her as Bad highlights came crawling underneath her partner's legs. I covered my mouth with my hand to suppress a laugh and Melina jokingly covering her eyes as it was sooo painful to watch. However the announcer was not finished and there was another person amongst the shadows of The Beautiful People.
"AND their Tag Team Partner WINTER!"
We were looking around trying to see who this Winter was but she was hidden from the childish antics Blondie and bad highlights were doing. As they were performing what seemed to be their 'norm' routine was disrupted as Winter also came crawling unexpectedly through Angelina's legs and almost causing Angelina to fall to the ground. It took me a moment to realize that Winter was our former Katie Lea Burchill. How I missed the British bomb but the damage she was causing the two bffs surely made those feelings vanish very quickly. Jealously proved to play its part with this duo and Velvet hastily pulling Angelina down the ramp rather quickly and then the two spotted us.
At first they glared at me but then they locked eyes down on Layla and Michelle who just laughed at them. They were in the midst of doing their signature entrance however it didn't take any effort at all to annoy them. Just turning up was all it took and Winter happily did the rest for us. Causing the rift to grow bigger between Angelina and Velvet, disrupting their 'rope straddle' entrance. Michelle glanced over at me and we just looked on with smug faces. Layla managed to grab one of the cameraman to film her pointing at the middle rope and with her other free hand blocking her nose indicating it stunk.
The music changed once again and for the final time as the beautiful people were up on the top turnbuckles playing to the crowd. Country Rock was playing and the crowd cheered loudly as this Knockout needed no introduction however the ring announcer did it anyway…
"Introducing their Tag Team Partner…MICKIE.. JAMES!"
As she came out energetic and bubbly as always… skipping merrily down the ramp, slapping fans hands and wild smile on her face. She spotted us instantly and pointed to us acknowledging our presence before swiftly sliding into the ring. She jumped up on the second turnbuckle, bending down and flipping her hair back and her arms spread wide showing the crowd some love. Then she quickly jumped down and joined her team who were having problems already as Velvet and Winter could not get along.
The Referee signalled the bell to ring to get the match underway… starting the match was the fiery brunette Sarita up against the run-her-mouth Blondie herself Angelina Love. They circled each other before locking up, Angelina seem to get the upper hand and going for a quick pin as she flipped Sarita down but only managed 1 as the blazing Mexican kicked out and was back on her feet in no time. Angelina went straight back on kill, hitting a series of forearms causing Sarita to back her way into a corner. Looking to capitalize, Angelina went to Irish whip Sarita into the corner however was reversed and instead sent flying into the corner. Sarita charged for Angelina like a Spanish bull takes to a red flag but was abruptly stopped as Angelina in the last minute dodged her attack. With her legs wrapped around Sarita's head, Angelina was looking for a hurricanrana however gets dumped onto the apron. Sarita goes to hit a forearm to Angelina's face but gets countered as Angelina nails her with one of her own before climbing up to the top of the turnbuckle and hitting a flying crossbody. Her teammates look on and cheer for her as well as the crowd themselves. Michelle came over to me, she looked determined.
"She's good." she said in a bitter calm tone.
Looking on, I nodded. "When the time is right. We'll make our point."
A devilish smirk slowly made it's way across Michelle's lips.
Timing was everything and all we needed was the right moment. The right window of opportunity.
Sarita stumbling to her feet calls the attention of the referee. Angelina goes to run the ropes however with the referee's back turned the mini Mexican Rosita decides to help her teammate out and trips Angelina from the outside. Velvet and Winter try to get in the ring and stop the antics by the other team but is forced to get back Still, with the referee's attention elsewhere the little firecracker then drags Angelina out onto the floor by her hair stomping all over her then quickly returning to her place next to Tara who acts as if she had seen nothing. Sarita finally jumps outside to capitalize on heavily wounded Angelina who cradles her left leg; the Mexican knockout pulls Angelina up by the hair and sends her hurdling towards our barricade. We took a couple of steps back with our hands raised as she hit the bars with full force.
I looked over to Michelle and we both were on the same wavelength.
We ran forward, both of us grabbing fists full of blonde hair and pulling her head back over the railing. She kicked, punched, and yelled doing everything she could to get out of our grasp. We let go and she collapsed on the ground. Michelle and I just laughed at her. Velvet's badmouthing shrieks weren't gone unnoticed nor the look on her face it was priceless, she was furious but little did she know that was a tiny taste and we were just getting started.
Sarita rolled her back in and tags in Rosita and they quickly go to work. Rosita cracks Angelina in the face with a hard forearm, then with a little bit of team work Sarita picks her up on her shoulders and drops Rosita onto the almost lifeless Angelina. They only manage a 2 count, as Angelina was able to just kick out. Rosita tags Sarita back in and they work Angelina over in the corner. The feisty Mexican grabs Angelina and sends her flying face first into the mat. Sarita makes the climb to the top turnbuckle. Perched up top and waiting, a weak Angelina manages to get up on her feet as she turns to around
Sarita tries a crossbody, but Angelina catches her and hits a front power slam then makes the hot tag to Velvet.
The match was nearing an end and it was time. I jumped over the barricade and the other divas followed. Their guards came to try and stop us but going toe to toe with The Glamazon can stop anyone in their tracks especially men. We surrounded the ring and instead of wrestling the match, Velvet turned her attention on us and was screaming at the top of her lungs with her high-pitched voice.
"What the hell do you want! Get out of here you skanks! I'm-"
Our distraction allowed Sarita to nail Velvet from behind. Sarita tagged in Rosita who hit Velvet with a moonsault from the top turnbuckle to get the win.
All Knockouts went into the ring. With the match over they put their disagreements and problems aside because they knew they were in for a fight.
I cautiously slid into the ring along with Laycool, Beth, Natalya and Melina. The others stayed outside just as planned to keep watch. As we got up, Rayne was quick to get in my face. The Bodyguards came rushing in however Madison was quick to get them to ease down. She ushers one of the techs to bring her a mic.
"No.. it's alright security, we got this!" she said eying us up and down. "Everybody! Please give a warm welcome to the Worst Women Wrestlers in the World!" she laughed maniacally.
I rolled my eyes at her remark.
"On behalf of myself.. The Queen of the Knockouts Division.. and of course the Knockouts, We Hope you've enjoyed the show, it's clear that you need all the help you can get and well We do have the best Womens Division here in TNA.. Right Ladies?" Madison spoke looking to her Knockouts who were nodding in agreement.
"Now—" I snatched the mic off of Madison before I could hear her whiny little voice speak any longer…
"Maryse Ouellet, The Champion of OUR Division, You're sorely mistaken as to why we are here little Madison… If we wanted any help, we wouldn't have come to a rundown Second rate company like TNA…"
The Crowd booed and the expressions on the Knockouts faces were fuming with rage. I looked to Laycool who had smirks across their faces. Everything was going according to plan.
Madison started yelling with her high pitch voice, it was as annoying as Velvet's if not worse. I blocked my ears and waited for her to stop and continued.
"You should be glad we are even here, in fact thanking us because just our mere presence will give you your highest rated show yet, not that its even hard to beat your top rating." I laughed. "But Listen, we came to do exactly what YOUR show States… Impact." The Knockouts looked all confused and with that we threw down.
Laycool tackled The Beautiful People and it turned into the biggest brawl. I got the upper hand on their precious little champion, hitting her with some forearms to eventually get her into the corner. I saw that the fight started spilling out the ring, divas and knockouts flying everywhere. I kicked Madison in the gut once more before sending her face first into the mat. Everybody was outside the ring except for both Madison and I. A Devilish Grin came across my face, I slowly walked around her, taunting her and then Michelle slid in their pathetic title for the ultimate humiliation. I grabbed her belt and laughed, I laid it across the floor in the middle of the ring. I picked up a dazed, confused Madison Rayne by the jaw then swung her around and she fell victim to the ultimate French kiss to her own championship. A Plan well executed.
[Alex POV]
Chris and I were still chilling listening to music until Velvet came busting through the room.
"Arrrrgh! I can't believe those bitches!… oooh they wait… this Bull Shit right here!"
Chris went to console his 'lady friend'; I don't know why he insists on looking for a girl, to me, Velvet is like the guy version of him trapped in a smoking hot body. He should just go out with the girl already.. Matter of fact, marry her and go live in a forest or something.
"What happened?" he asked trying to calm her down.
"Didn't you see what happened out there? Those WWE Whores paid a little visit and initiated an all out assault on us!"
"WHAT!" both Chris and I said at the same time.
"Jinx! You owe me a beer!" I quickly said to Chris. Probably not the right time but he would have done it if I didn't. Maybe not but that wasn't the point.
"That stupid blonde French girl has another thing coming! I mean? Who the hell does she think she is? Forget trashing the show but messing with OUR Division, She's in for a world of pain I guarantee it!"
"French girl?" I muttered under my breath… I realized what Gail meant. She was referring to her and the WWE Divas which means that Maryse was.. Maybe is still here.
I stood up and told Chris that I'd be back in time for the show; I just had a little errand to run that was urgent. I ran out to the back into the parking lot area and there she was. I yelled out to her but she couldn't hear me. Then I yelled out even louder and managed to get her attention that time.
She looked at her friend and waved her to go on. Just as beautiful as ever, her hair cascading down her beyond gorgeous body by the time I caught up to her I was more out of breath.
"What the hell was that? Back there?" I asked
She looked at me with a confused face.
"What was the meaning behind it?" I questioned
"Maybe you should watch the show" she taunted with a devilish smirk before rolling her eyes and turning to leave.
I grabbed her arm and pulled her around to face me and there it was, A little glimpse of vulnerability in the Mighty Maryse, her exotic hazel eyes giving everything away. She jerked her arm away from me and pointed to the Studio.
"That! What Happen out there! That's EXACTLY Why we can Never Be. So Stop these little games, your sooooo…arrgh!" she yelled
I smiled to myself. She didn't come to prove a point about their Womens division that was her excuse to see me.
"Maryse, you came to me not the other way round" I said with a smirk
She had a confused expression on her face, which then transitioned into defiant look.
"That may be so But!…but—"
"But get over here" I cut her off and pulled her into a kiss.
Her lips were so soft and pliable, to my amazement she didn't fight it in fact she deepened the kiss and rested her hands on my chest. It was amazing; I bet she could feel my heart racing. I felt the slender curves of her body, my hands resting at her waist as our tongues melted together until we both broke away to catch our breath. I smiled, leaning in to kiss her again but she pushed me away.
"This is a mistake… I, I Have to go" she said in a hushed tone and walked away quickly to her car without looking back.
… TBC