The loudness of the fans cheering for Finn as well as his theme song made Amanda glad that she decided to walk out there with him, supporting him as the new WWE Universal Champion. Finn took the microphone into his left hand and held Amanda's left hand in his right one, thanking the fans for supporting him and saying that they should also thank themselves… before turning to Amanda.
"I also want to thank you for being out there and keeping me from getting hurt, Amanda… you're right, too many of us have been getting hurt in the ring lately. Sometimes by accident, sometimes because the opponent gets a bit reckless." Finn says, wrapping one arm around Amanda's back, the two hugging. It was at that moment that they heard Seth Rollins's entrance music and let go, Finn putting himself in front of Amanda as Seth walked out and got into the ring, grabbing a microphone.
"You only won that match because of your little lass here, Finn! She's too damn dangerous to be out at ringside, she yanked Kevin Owens off of the ring apron to help you get that title shot!" Seth says angrily, the fans booing Seth.
"He provoked her, Seth. Kevin had done nothing but cause her hell since he was called up to the main roster-" Finn says before Chris Jericho's music cut them off and he stormed out to the ring.
It wasn't long until Sami Zayn followed, then Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns, Finn, Amanda, Stephanie and Mick looking at each other as the five in front of them argued… until Finn whispered to Amanda, who pulled Mick aside and whispered to him what Finn told her.
"Hey, hey! Guys!" Mick says, stopping the arguing. "Whoever wins their matches tonight will be in next week's qualifying match… and here's a little twist. Seth, if you win tonight and the match next week, Amanda will be banned from ringside at Raw's next pay per view. If you lose any of those matches however, Amanda stays in Finn's corner at The Clash Of The Champions. Sound agreeable?" Mick says.
Seth nodded, the others getting out of the ring so Seth and Sami could get ready for their match.
Amanda and Finn stopped by one of the Tv areas backstage to watch the match… it was when Sami did his backflip off the ropes that his left ankle turned the wrong way and gave out, Amanda jumping back a bit. It scared her when one of the other wrestlers got hurt during a match, that's why she was worried about Randy after last night's main event.
Despite the ankle injury, Sami got up and continued the match… but lost, Amanda and Finn going to find Sami as he limped into the backstage area.
"I'm alright, guys. Just twisted it the wrong way." Sami says.
"Happens to most of us from time to time. I remember once when Chris Benoit collided with the commentator's table during a match with Booker T." Amanda says.
"And that's why jump scares like that should be prevented." Finn says.
"I'm freaked out that the ring's gonna cave in like it did back in 2003 and 2011… of course the second time it happened, I ran in to try to stop Mark Henry and Big Show but fell and bruised some ribs." Amanda says.
"It is scary when things like that happen. The ring can handle 30 men trying to toss each other out but one man slamming another onto the mat and it caves in." Sami says.
Sami hugged Amanda and lightly tapped Finn's shoulder before heading to the medical room.
"Kind of miss those days sometimes, back when WWE wasn't so family friendly." Amanda says as Finn rested his hands on her hips and kisses her. Seth ran up and made some scary noises, Amanda and Finn screaming and jumping back as Seth laughed.
"You two should see your faces!" Seth says between laughter, Amanda glaring at him.
"Damn it, Seth! Is there one day where you're not an overgrown man child?!" Amanda says, Finn trying to calm her down.
"I'm just messing with you two, that's all." Seth says, Amanda's glare softening into a smile and her playfully shoving Seth.
Seth left after a few seconds, Finn and Amanda kissing again.
Next week…
Amanda had finished changing into her ring gear, a pair of leather shorts and a cropped off shoulder short sleeved shirt with the old WWF logo on it before sitting down and pulling her knee pads on, followed by her socks and ring boots as Finn walked in.
"Hey there, beautiful." Finn says before they kiss, Amanda tying her ring boots. She was facing Dana Brooke tonight and was a bit nervous with Charlotte out there. Given that Dana was a strong competitor, why did she feel the need for Charlotte to be out there?
Finn helped Amanda up to her feet as Amanda readjusted her shirt, the two heading out of their locker room.
Amanda's P.O.V
Never Let Me Down Again by Depeche Mode started to play as Finn and I walked out towards the ring, the fans cheering loudly.
"And her opponent, from West Newbury, Massachusetts and being accompanied by Finn Balor… Amanda Cena!" Lillian says as Finn jumps up on the apron and pulls me up before helping me into the ring.
"Just remember, if she tries to go after your knees, do that handspring I taught you, spin her around and kick the back of her knees out." Finn whispers as he lightly rubbed his hand up and down my back and briefly resting it on my left hip before getting out of the ring.
The match starts off, Dana and me getting in each other's faces and her shoving me, just like we scripted earlier… I respond by backhanding her across the face before kicking her in her side, Dana screaming out in pain after falling with a loud thud as her… oh, fuck, her left eardrum is broken now!
I break the storyline to crouch down and check on her as the ref crosses his arms in the X symbol, me pressing my hands to Dana's ear to stop the bleeding.
"Fuck! Dana, I am so sorry, I didn't-" I say.
"It's alright, Amanda. Accidents like this happen." Dana says as Charlotte and Finn get in the ring.
"Don't worry, we've all used a bit too much force every now and then." Charlotte says softly, helping Dana out of the ring. Finn pulls me up to my feet and we get out of the ring, walking into the backstage area.
"First match in 3 weeks and I end up clobbering Dana and hurting her!" I mutter to myself, Finn resting his hands on my shoulders.
"Accidents happen sometimes, it is a dangerous business. Don't worry, she'll heal." Finn says, the two of us hugging.
It's after changing into my shorts and tank top that Finn and I sit down to watch the fatal four way match… to our surprise, Roman wins the match and I get to stay at ringside for Finn's match at Backlash.
But I'm still worried about Dana… one thing you never want to do is use too much force in the ring, that's how Bob 'Hardcore' Holly got fired a few years back.
Finn's P.O.V
It's when we're leaving that there's paparazzi outside again, me and Amanda heading to the rental car and trying to get in it when a photographer grabs Amanda's right arm, me running over and shoving the guy away.
"Back off of her!" I yell at him, the paparazzi scattering like coyotes.
"And I thought I hated the vultures." Amanda says as I open the passenger door, Amanda sitting down and me checking her arm, finding that it's already bruising.
"He almost pulled your arm out of the socket, lass." I say.
"I bruise easily, it runs in my family." Amanda says, me lightly stroking her hair and kissing her hand before she buckles up and I close the door, running to the driver's side and getting in, buckling up and closing the door before starting up the car… how is it that we keep getting cars similar to the ones we rent the week before?
Once we were on the road, Wrapped Around Your Finger by The Police began to play from the radio, Amanda having trouble staying awake. Then again, we were up late and didn't fall asleep until 2:35 in the morning.
"Maybe we won't be sleeping next to Rollins's room." I say.
"Maybe. That man shouts too much in his sleep but he's nowhere near as loud as Ambrose and believe me, I've shared rooms with both." Amanda says, both of us laughing a bit.
