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Fastlane
FedExForum Arena
Memphis, Tennessee
Daphne Consuelos was never the woman to get nervous. She was normally the woman that was confident in her abilities and she believed that no other Diva could ever compare to her skills and talents. There was not another Diva that could lace up her boots - she was just that good - as the IWC and some of the Superstars, Divas and Hall of Famer have claimed. Tonight, Fastlane was happening. This was the last stop on the road to WrestleMania and what may have seemed like such an ordinary title bout for her. It was different because she was going to be facing her boss and one of the principal owners of the WWE, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque.
The last time Stephanie stepped in the ring it was at SummerSlam back in August. This was also known as the night, where her world crumbled to pieces and she broke down in front of millions of people watching. Daphne was a broken woman then. Now, she is stronger than ever before; even though she is freaking out in the inside.
"Daphne."
Daphne looked up. She was in a train of though, until she hear Stephanie's voice. Stephanie wore a silver bodysuit. Her hair was tied up and she had short sleeves, which revealed her muscles. Daphne wore her black bodysuit, which hugged her curves in all the right places. Her long, black hair fell to her lower back. Daphne gave a smile to Stephanie, who did so back.
"Hey, Steph." Daphne greeted back.
"Are you ready for tonight?" Stephanie asked as she felt pretty nervous. If she had to compare Brie Danielson to Daphne Consuelos, it was obvious that Daphne was better. Daphne was one of the best characters and wrestlers in the Divas Division.
Looking at the Divas Championship she responded, "Yes. I'm ready for anything."
Stephanie placed a hand on Daphne's shoulder, "It's alright to be nervous. I have those jitters that you are having in the inside. I'm afraid to be standing toe-to-toe with someone as good as you. I know, I'm never the one to praise a talent, but you are good, Daphne. You're amazing! It's not going to change no matter what occurs tonight."
Letting Stephanie's words soak into her mind, Daphne could not believe that Stephanie thought of her as amazing. It is not everyday that you get a pat on the back or a seal of approval from the boss. It was a huge honor from Daphne.
"What you said was an honor," Daphne placed the Divas Championship on her left shoulder as she looked at her boss, "Thank you and good luck out there."
"My pleasure and good luck as well."
"Sellouts" by Breathe Carolina was the first entrance played, which was weird since the champion never goes out before the challenger. Daphne stood on the ramp, looking confident as ever with Brie and Nikki Bella in both sides of her, showing their support, "This match is a No Disqualifaction Match and it's for the Divas Championship! The only way to win the match is by pinfall or submission! Introducing first, being accompanied by Brie and Nikki Bella, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she is the current Divas Champion: Daphne Anne!" Eden exclaimed as Daphne raised her Divas Championship in the center of the ring. Brie and Nikki stood united with Daphne in the ring. "Welcome to the Queendom" played to a series of boos in the ring. Stephanie came out and looked as cocky as ever, "Introducing the challenger, from Greenwich, Connecticut, she is one of the principal owners of the WWE, Stephanie McMahon!"
What caught Daphne off guard was that Stephanie had a mic in her hand. She thought that all of the talking was over and that it was wrestling time now. However, she was going to let her off speak. Stephanie always being the woman that needed to get the last word on everything.
"Daphne, look at you. You have Brie and Nikki by your side. It upsets me that you could have not told them that you could handle me by yourself. Daphne, do you even have doubts? That's a shocker because you claim to be such a fighting champion! All that you have shown me is that you're so easy to be manipulated into letting me have a championship match," Stephanie smirked as Daphne looked at her so confused. Daphne was not easily manipulated, "Daphne, you're not only easily manipulated, but next thing that is going to come as a huge shock is-"
The back of Daphne's head met with the mat, thanks to Brie. The impact was so hard that you could hear the noise it made.
"What the hell is Brie Bella doing?" Michael Cole was in complete shock that the sound of his voice went high. Brie grabbed Daphne by the hair as she threw Daphne to Nikki, who pounded her to the floor. Then, The Bella Twins began kicking and punching on the Divas Champion.
"Daphne was their friend. How can they do this to her?" Jerry Lawler questioned as Nikki commanded that Brie go on the top rope. Brie situated herself on the top rope and connected with a missledropkick, knocking Daphne to the ground. Brie then gave Daphne to Nikki, who placed Daphne on her shoulders and connected with the Rack Attack. Daphne was motionless as the referee went to check on Daphne to see if she can go though the match.
Stephanie entered the ring, confidently as she stood on her respected corner. Daphne went to her opposite corner, using the ropes to help her up. Daphne demanded that the referee ring the bell and that was what he did. Daphne ran up to Stephanie, who pushed her away. Daphne kneeled to the floor, "Is that all you got?" she quoted a Superstar, who had become a good friend recently, Dean Ambrose. Stephanie kicked Daphne in the gut as she got Daphne and connected with her husband, Triple H's finisher, the pedigree and went for the cover.
"Welcome to the Queendom" played as Stephanie slammed to the mat proudly. The Bellas entered the ring again as they hugged and celebrated Stephanie's win, "Your winner and NEW Divas Champion, Stephanie McMahon!" Eden exclaimed as the referee awarded Stephanie the Divas Championship. Stephanie looked at the crowned jewel of the Divas Division and raised the title up in the air.
"This is disgusting!" Michael thought what happened to Daphne was as bad as what happened to Emma, "Daphne was blindsided."
The camera zooms into Daphne's sad face as she felt to the barricade. The Divas Championship meant the world to her. It was the one thing that kept her whole and without, she felt naked. She felt exposed.
"Daphne doesn't like it when it happens to her. Daphne did this! This was all her fault! Stephanie capitalized and she is now the Divas Champion!" JBL beamed as each Bella raised Stephanie's hand as they celebrated on the ramp as they went backstage.
Meanwhile, Daphne sat there in shock. She felt alone and that she could trust no one. She had no friends. Her two best friends turned their backs on her. They were working for Stephanie. How long have then been planning this? Daphne used the barricade to help herself up. The WWE Universe could not believe that Daphne had lost their title. What pained her was that she did not picture any of this happening. Daphne looked at the WWE Universe and began to walk her way backstage. What everyone wondered was this the last time they saw Daphne? By the looks of things, it might as well been.
Did you expect any of that to happen? What did you think of The Bellas turning on Daphne and siding with Stephane? Do you feel bad for Daphne or did she get what she deserved? What do you think about Stephanie being the NEW Divas Champion? What is on Daphne's mind and will this be the last time anyone sees her? Thank you for reading! Please favorite, follow and review! :)
