Quitters
Sometimes, it takes some tears and heartbreak to get to your big moment...
Daphne Consuelos admired her appearance in the mirror. She was finally in her ring attire, which considered of a feathered corset and black leather pants paired off with her ring boots. Her raven black hair was waved to perfection as she wore a dark red lipstick. This match with Stephanie McMahon-Levesque was going to be the most important match in her entire wrestling career. This was the moment that she had been busting her ass off for ever since she was sixteen years old. Now, the day has finally arrived.
Sandra the seamstress was finishing up placing the black and grey feathers around Daphne's wings, which looked like the wings of a raven. The makeup artist was finishing the face paint, which was going to transform Daphne into a bird. A bird is very important because she feels free now. She finally unleashed the demons that were within her and she has never felt anymore better than she is right now.
Daphne looked behind her, which there was some of the NXT and Indy talent that were also dressed as ravens. Her entrance was going to be one of the coolest thing that she will experience in her life. It was going to symbolize her as the free spirt—the free bird in the sky that is ready to let go and get what she wants in her life.
"Daphne!" the former Divas Champion heard an Irish accent her way as she spotted Rebecca Knox or Becky Lynch approaching her. It was thanks to Rebecca that she received a WWE contract due to their matches back in the independent wrestling circuit. Rebecca was dressed like a raven with her corset, leather pants and face paint, but it was not as extravagant as Daphne's.
"Becks, what are you doing here?" Daphne said with a huge smile on her face.
"I'm one of the NXT talents that are over here to help with you and Stephanie's entrances. I was placed to be in your entrance with Brittany and Zahra." Rebecca explained as Daphne continued to smile.
"That's awesome! Maybe, you'll be the one having the cool entrance next year?" Daphne kept positive as Rebecca grinned.
"As long as I am facing you and Divas are given a chance, I think that things can be arranged," Rebecca smirked as she was told by one of the backstage hands that she needed to get to her place for Daphne's entrance, "Good luck out there!" she told Daphne, before leaving with the backstage hand.
Daphne could feel her heart racing as the lights shut off in the Levi's Stadium in Silicon Valley, California. The WWE Universe prepared to turn on the flashlight on their phones as a flock of birds were heard surrounding the WWE Universe. It was similar to Sting's, but the ravens kept making noise like they were flying away. The spotlight was shown and Daphne Anne stood upon the ramp as the WWE Universe cheered.
Daphne began to make squawking noises like if she were a bird, she kept stomping in the back of her foot and moving her hands up and down like she was preparing to fly. Then, one loud squawking noise was heard as she landed on her knee. The flock of birds behind her did the same thing as the WWE Universe made some noise, but wanting to be respectful for the entrance.
"CAW!" Daphne squawked as flock of birds came racing ahead of her. The camera panned in to Daphne Anne's face looking like a raven. The birds stood in both sides of her, giving her the room to walk to the ring.
At last, "Sellouts" by Breathe Carolina blasted throughout the arena as the lights turned on again as the WWE Universe got a good look at Daphne's special ring attire.
"WOW! Does Daphne know how to make an entrance?" Michael Cole exclaimed as he felt some goosebumps on his sleeves. He did not expect that type of entrance from Daphne, but it was really cool to watch.
"A big personality like Daphne Anne deserves a big entrance, but that was huge!" Jerry Lawler exclaimed as Daphne stood on the bottom of the ramp as she looked at the crowd around the Levi's Stadium. This was a huge crowd and Daphne knew it was going to be a good crowd tonight.
"Daphne told me earlier that her entrance was going to be something to look back on. The bird design on her ring attire is supposed to symbolize that she is free. The past is in the past and she is looking forward into the future. The black feathers go for her dark personality and the grey feathers are for the lighter side of her personality, but will Daphne walk out a record time three time Divas Champion?" Michael asked Jerry and JBL.
"Stephanie McMahon is too powerful for her. Daphne's got no chance. Just because she feels free does not mean that it is going to be easy to become Divas Champion. Stephanie has been training and Daphne is going to have to earn this win." JBL told the two other commentators.
"All hail the Queen," a group of people chanted as the WWE Universe shifted their direction to the ramp, "All hail Queen Stephanie, the ruler of the WWE." they continued as she noticed a group of people aligned as they all circled around an empty arena. The dramatic/suspenseful/action music began to play, which helped pump up Daphne for the match.
Suddenly, the empty arena began to rise as Stephanie McMahon appeared in a golden bodysuit, while sat in a golden throne. She wore a golden crown on her head as she looked forward in the most fearless and determined way possible. She wanted to portray herself as the Queen of the WWE and that Daphne was trespassing on her kingdom.
The two shirtless men, who were most likely developmental talent from NXT helped Stephanie up from the throne she sat on, while a girl, which happened to be another talent from NXT handed her the Divas Championship, which was on a pedestal next to the throne as "Welcome to the Queendom" began playing as she took off her crown and placed it on the throne.
"WOAH! Stephane with an entrance of her own!" Jerry beamed as Stephanie walked down the ramp as confident as ever. She raised her Divas Championship up in the air a little bit, before she entered the ring.
"Stephanie looks very confident tonight. Daphne better step up or shut up because most likely, this is her only shot at the title!" JBL assumed as the two Divas stood in their respected corners. Lilian Garcia stood in the center of the ring.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, this match is scheduled for one fall and it is for the Divas Championship!" Lilian beamed as the WWE Universe cheered, "Introducing first, the challenger: from Toronto, Ontario Canada, Daphne Anne!"
Daphne used the ropes to help stretch her out as she looked in Stephanie with eyes of determination.
"Introducing, her opponent: from Greenwich, Connecticut, she is the Principal Owner of the WWE and current Divas Champion, Stephanie McMahon!" Lilian introduced as she exited out the ring and the referee took place in the center of the ring.
The referee patted down Daphne to see if she had any weapons or if anything could be considered a weapon and he did the same with Stephanie. After making sure that the two Divas were ready to wrestle, the referee rang the bell.
"The match is underway!" Michael informed everyone, "Daphne versus Stephanie. King, this match has been about three months in the making."
Daphne and Stephanie circled around each other as the two women locked up. Daphne managed to push Stephanie into a corner as the referee began count. Daphne stepped away from Stephanie, who tried to recollect herself. Then, the two women locked up again as Daphne managed to push Stephanie into another corner and the referee separated Daphne again. Daphne went to approach Stephanie again as Stephanie kicked Daphne in the gut and slammed her against the ring mat. Stephanie grabbed Daphne by her hair and began to slam her against the mat over and over as the referee backed Stephanie away.
Stephanie went for a cover, but Daphne kicked out quickly. Stephanie noticed that Daphne began to get herself back up, but Stephanie resorted to punching Daphne on her back over and over again, preventing Daphne from recollecting herself and dominating the match. Stephanie then got on top of Daphne and began to choke Daphne by squeezing her neck, to prevent her from breathing. Daphne kept trying to squirm out of Stephanie's grasp.
The referee separated Stephanie from Daphne as Stephanie began to taunt the crowd, bragging that she was dominating Daphne Anne. The WWE Universe began to boo as she went back to Daphne and grabbed her by the hair and threw her to the other side of the corner. Stephanie went for Daphne and grabbed her by the hair again and threw her to the other corner. Stephanie grabbed Daphne's hair and took her to the middle rope and with her hands, she placed then inside Daphne's mouth and began to stretch her mouth apart. Daphne screamed and came to the realization that her signature was not fun to be the victim of.
"Stephanie's mocking Daphne!" Michael said in disbelief.
"Daphne finally getting a taste of how it feels like to be on the receiving end of her move!" JBL commented.
The referee counted and Stephanie applied pressure on Daphne's back using her knees, before being separated from Daphne. Daphne tried to use the ropes to help herself up to her feet as Stephanie tried to ram herself to Daphne, but Daphne moved out of the way and connected with a rollup on Stephanie. Stephanie quickly kicked out as the two women exchanged looks with each other. Stephanie ran to Daphne, who kneed her in the stomach and used her hair to slam her against the mat. Daphne went for a cover, but Stephanie kicked out.
Daphne got on top of Stephanie and began to throw a series of punches at her. She then grabbed Stephanie and connected with a northern lights suplex as the referee went for the cover. Stephanie, with all of her strength, elevated Daphne up as the two of them spun around. Stephanie kicked Daphne in the stomach and connected with a jumping DTT as she went for the cover. Daphne kicked out at two. Stephanie realized that defeating Daphne was going to be tougher than what she had expected. Stephanie threw Daphne outside the ring as Stephanie exited out the ring. Stephanie kicked Daphne in the stomach as she went for a steel chair. The referee informed Stephanie that she will be disqualified if she used the steel chair.
"F**ck it! No Holds Barred!" Stephanie exclaimed as the WWE Universe erupted in cheers.
"Stephanie had just made this match a No Holds Barred Match!" Michael exclaimed as the WWE Universe was happy over the change of the matchup.
Stephanie prepared to hit Daphne's back with a steel chair as Daphne kicked the steel chair out of Stephanie's hand. Daphne then launched herself on and began to punch Stephanie. Then, she grabbed the same steel chair that Stephanie had intended to use and began to slam Stephanie's back with it.
The WWE Universe cringed in pain when the chair connected with Stephanie's back. Daphne slammed the chair to Stephanie's back about five times, before Brie and Nikki Bella came storming into the ring. With Stephanie out of the way for a little bit, she entered the ring and stood in the middle, awaiting for The Bellas to enter. Brie and Nikki had lost their match against Paige and Eva Marie in the pre-show. Brie showed signs of stepping into the ring as Daphne swung the chair at her.
With the opportunity, Nikki attacked Daphne from behind. Nikki punched Daphne in the face as Brie got herself set up in the top of the ring corner, before delivering a missledropkick to Daphne. Nikki prepared by bring Daphne up her shoulders, so that she could connect with the Rack Attack, but Paige and Eva with kendo sticks stormed into the ring to attack The Bellas. Paige took Nikki and attack her with a kendo stick to her back. Eva wacked Brie with the kendo stick to her stomach. Paige grabbed Nikki and quickly connected with a RamPaige, while Eva grabbed Brie and connected with a Sliced Bread #2.
Paige and Eva exited out of the ring as the stood ringside, in case anyone else wanted to give Daphne a bad time. Stephanie attacked Daphne from behind and connected with a pedigree, before going for the cover. Daphne kicked out in two in a half as the WWE Universe began to chant "this is awesome". Stephanie was in shock as she applied a headlock on Daphne, hoping that it will help weaken the Divas Champion a little more. Daphne tried to stand herself up as she managed to push Stephanie off of her. Daphne kicked Stephanie in the stomach, before connecting with the Bitch Cure.
It would have been a three count, but Triple H pulled the referee by the foot out of the ring. Daphne snapped. She was sick of people stealing opportunities from under her nose. She should have saw it coming, knowing that Triple H had been hyping Stephanie retaining the Divas Championship all week. Daphne connected with a suicide dive on Triple H as the WWE Universe chanted "Yes!" over and over again.
"That's what you get asshole!" Daphne told Triple H as she went to the top rope. Stephanie raced to connect with a superplex on Daphne. The two women exchanged punches with each other, before Daphne managed to push Stephanie out of the way.
Daphne wanted to go for a crossbody, but Triple H pushed her into the ring as he got into the ring himself. Daphne was in a bigger situation than the one on Smackdown, she was in between a rock and a hard place—or Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. She was in a panic mode, but she refused for anyone to know that.
Suddenly, Triple H was swept from under the ropes as Seth Rollins began to punch away at Triple H. The WWE Universe went wild, not expecting for Seth to be involved in the Divas Championship match. Seth threw Triple H into the steel steps as Stephanie went on to check on her husband. Then with the opportunity, Daphne grabbed Stephanie's foot and swing her to the Bitch Lock position. Stephanie was screwed. There was no way that she could reach for the ropes. She was in the center of the ring and the heel hook was locked in real tight. Stephanie was in agonizing pain as she had no other choice, but to tap out.
"Sellouts" played as Daphne was on her knees in the center of the ring as she wrote her name in part of history. At WrestleMania 31, this marked the very first time that the Divas Championship changed hands.
"The winner of this match and NEW Divas Champion, Daphne Anne!" Lilian beamed as Eva and Paige entered the ring to hug and congratulate Daphne. The referee awarded Daphne with the Divas Championship as Daphne had her air raised in victory.
"Daphne Anne makes history tonight at WrestleMania!" Michael exclaimed as the camera panned to Seth, who grinned at the sight of his ex-girlfriend holding the Divas Championship up in the air. Paige and Eva raised Daphne's hands up in the air with the title on Daphne's waist.
"What's he still doing here?" Paige commented as Daphne exited the ring, pulling the title off her waist.
"What are you still doing here?" Daphne said in a serious tone as the two of them looked at the Divas Championship in which Seth played a role in helping her win it.
"I chose you."
Daphne raised her brow, so confused about what was going on, "Pardon me?"
"I chose you because I love you and no one like The Authority is going to make me decide if I want fame, glory and happiness because I have all three with you with you." Seth responded as Daphne delivered a small smile on her face.
Daphne was almost in tears for what occurred that she just hugged Seth. The two of them did not realize what had occurred, but Seth connected with a kiss on Daphne's lips as the WWE Universe cheered. Finally, everything seemed right in the world.
So...thoughts on Daphne beating Stephanie in a cluster-fuck match? Thoughts on Seth helping out Daphne? Are Seth and Daphne Anne back together now? Is it a face turn for Seth? Only one more chapter and this series ends. Hopefully, you can take it! Please favorite, follow and review! :)