After accepting a very good deal from both WWE and ABC, Colby Lopes is chosen as the new Bachelor. He has no idea why, but his bosses think this will be good for WWE and his name. Annalise or Anna is one of the Bachelorettes selected for the season and has no clue why she's there. What happens when these two meet and actually make the most of this interesting journey.

Colby POV

I get a message from Stephanie McMahon to fly to Connecticut for a meeting. I have no idea why as I've been out with an injury since the middle of July.

I arrive at WWE headquarters and make my way up to the 12th floor. Sitting behind the reception desk is one of the many receptionists. She looks up from her computer as I approach. "I'm here to see Stephanie." I announce.

"Right." she responds picking up the phone and delivers the message. "Mrs. Levesque is in the meeting room waiting for you." She responds. "Head down the hall and it's the fourth door on your left."

"Thank you."

I find the meeting room and knock on the door. "Come in." Stephanie calls out. I open the door and inside is Vince McMahon, Paul Leveque, Stephanie McMahon and some unfamiliar people that I've never seen before. Vince, Steph and Paul rise as I shake their hands. "Thanks for coming in." Steph thanks.

"No worries."

"How's the knee?" Paul asks.

"Good, I'm nearly four months post op, I've been rehabbing everyday and have been given the all clear to start back in the gym."

"Good to hear, you look good." Paul compliments.

"Thanks."

"So we called you here because WWE has been given an offer we just can't turn down." Stephanie explains.

"What?"

"WWE and ABC are partnering up because ABC want's a WWE Superstar to be the next Bachelor." She announces.

My eyes go wide. "The reality dating show?"

"Yes." says one of the gentleman in the room. "I'm Mike Fleis and I'm the creator and executive producer of the show."

I shake his hand. "Nice to meet you, but what's this got to do with me?"

"Since you're currently single and aren't working, WWE and ABC have asked if you would be the next Bachelor." Mike announces.

I laugh a little. "You're joking?"

The room is silent. "They're serious, they have offered you and WWE an impressive deal." Vince responds.

"Why me?"

"You are worth money and you're currently in need of getting your face out there again, and since you can't be in the ring, we thought you'd be perfect." Stephanie explains.

"But me the Bachelor, that would ruin me, no offense to the show, but I know what that show's about, and it's not about finding a relationship."

"We get that you're a little put off, but if you hear us out we will offer you a great deal that you can't possibly turn down." Mike replies.

"What?"

"If you decide to become the next Bachelor, you have complete creative control of what you do on the season." He offers. "The dates you do, how many woman are selected, you can even be part of the selecting process, you decide where we travel too, you also get to publicize yourself as well as your job and receive a nice pay check whilst doing it."

I take in what he is offering. "Colby, think about this for a second, you will get to publicise, not just Seth Rollins, but your company, you will get to re-establish yourself after the ordeal you had last year." Stephanie chimes in.

I sigh and take a look around the room. "You've already made the decision for me haven't you?"

"Not yet, it's your decision, but if you do this, we promise you, we will create the show however you like, we won't use the techniques we use on normal seasons, we will build the show how you want it." Mike promises.

"Can I have some time to think?"

"We thought you'd might mention that, so we called in some reinforcements." Paul alerts and the door opens and in walks Jon, Joe and Renee.

"So Colby Lopez is going to be the next Bachelor." Jon teases.

I send a glare in his direction. "I haven't said yes."

"That's why we are here; we are here to talk you into it." Renee explains.

"What are you doing here Renee, I love you and all, but you are probably one of the last people I thought would be here?"

She laughs. "They offered me a job on the show."

I stare at her wide eyed. "What?"

"I'm going to be co-hosting with Chris Harrison, and I will also be there if you need someone to talk to."

"You mean if I decide to do it, you'll be there with me?"

"Yes." she responds as they all sit down.

"You're happy for her to do this?" I ask Jon.

He nods. "Yes, she jumped at the opportunity and it also let's you have someone you can ask advice about and feel comfortable with."

"You would help me?"

Renee nods instantly. "All the way."

"Colby, this is a really good opportunity for you. This will allow you to not just worry about your comeback, but you could possibly fall in love with someone." Stephanie encourages.

"And if it doesn't work?"

"Then you get paid extremely well to make woman fall at your feet and you also get to advertise WWE." Vince responds.

"If I do this, you promise I have full control of the show?"

"We promise." Mike assures.

I take a breath. "Fine, I will do it, I don't like the idea but it's money that I need right now."

Renee claps in excitement. "This will be good for you Colby, I know you don't like these type of things, but just try it, you never know what you might get out of it."

Annalise POV

"I can't believe we are actually doing this?" I slur as I take a sip from my red solo cup.

"Come on Annalise this is kind of funny, and besides if you ever get on, you would be great television." Emma replies laughing.

"Make me sound fabulous then."

Abby chuckles. "Aww love you're already fabulous, those bitches have got nothing on you."

"Who is the next bachelor anyway?" I wonder.

"They haven't announced it yet. But I think it's going to be someone new." Abby guesses.

"And you could potentially be the first Australian on the show, which would be awesome." Emma adds.

I think about it for a second. "I'd sound horrible." I laugh.

Abby shakes her head. "Your accents awesome, and think of it like this, if you ever get into an argument with one of those fake ass bitches, your Aussie slang would come out and you'd sound even more badass."

If you don't know already, I'm Annalise, and as you can see my friends and I went out for the night and we have had one too many drinks.

Returning to my condo, we crashed on the couch and put on the TV. An add popped up and it asked for single bachelorettes to apply for the new season of The Bachelor. As it ended I made a joke saying that I should be the first ever Aussie on the show, and somehow my friends thought it was the best idea I've ever and we are now filling out an application.

The next morning I wake up to a serious hangover and find my two best friends passed out on the sofa. Emma and Abby mean the world to me. We met in freshmen year of college where we competed in college gymnastics.

I got offered a scholarship at the Univeristy of Florida and took the chance to compete all around the US and I loved every minute of it. Unfortunately three and a half years ago my days as a college gymnast were over when I had a terrible accident on the uneven bars and I broke my neck.

After recovering from my injury, I graduated from University with a Bachelor in Journalism where I now write for the schools website and also assistant coach the girls of Gators Gymnastics.

"Morning sleeping beauties." I greet loudly to my sleeping friends.

They groan as they hear me. "Ouch." Abby hisses.

I chuckle. "I feel your pain girl."

"How much did we drink last night?" Emma asks.

"To much, we should probably stop drinking so much, we're groan adults."

"Yeah that will never happen." Abby jokes.

"I have to go into work so when you leave, can you please lock up?"

"Of course, but why do you have to go in today, today's your day off?" Emma asks.

"The girls are having an extra day of practice this week, which means I have to be there." I explain.

"Have a good day."

I make my way to practice and my head is throbbing. I make my way to the office where I grab a cup of coffee and go over the schedule for today's session. I hear someone come in the office and turn around to see Flynn one of the bar coaches. "Hey Flynn." I greet.

"Hey Annalise, late night last night?"

I nod laughing. "Yes, but I don't remember much."

"Those are always the best nights." he laughs. "I actually came in to ask you something."

"Ask away."

"We've been working together the past couple years and we get along really well and always have a great time together, I was wondering if you would want to go to dinner with me?" He asks nervously.

My eyes go wide. "Um, that's really sweet of you but I have so much on my plate right now, I don't have time, but how about when I have a free night I'll call you." I decline. He looks hurt but nods. "I'm sorry, it's just I'd be the worst person to date right now."

After work I arrive back at my apartment exhausted. I place my stuff on the kitchen bench and my phone rings. "Hello." I answer.

"Is this Annalise Smith?" An unfamiliar voices asks.

I frown. "Yes it is."

"Fabulous, my name is Robyn Sant and I'm one of the producers of The Bachelor." she introduces herself.

My eyes go wide. "Uh okay."

"We were calling to ask if you would fly down to LA and meet with us?"

"Are you serious?" I ask shocked.

"Yes, we got your application last night, and to be honest with you, I don't think I have laughed that hard reading an application." She expresses.

"Wow, um okay, um, shit, I'm sorry it's just I was not expecting this like ever." I say nervously. "And to be truthful with you I was drunk when I did the form."

She laughs loudly. "That's even better, you'd be perfect for the show."

"Um, can I call you back in a day or so, because if I do this I have to make arrangements and so forth?"

"That is perfectly fine, if you choose to come down for a meeting, we can fly you down."

"Are you serious?" I ask.

"Yes, we want to make it as easy as possible."

"I'll call you tomorrow, is that okay?"

"Yes, ring me on this number and let me know your decision." She finishes and hangs up.

Once I get off the phone my mind is racing. I instantly facetime Emma. "Emma." I shout into the phone.

"What?" She asks confused.

"You'd never guess who just rang me."

"Who?"

"A producer from The Bachelor rang me and they want to meet with me." I announce.

She squeals. "OMG are you serious?"

"Dead serious, I just got off the phone with her, what did you say in the application I can't remember?"

She laughs. "I don't either."

"They loved it."

"OMG, this is great, you have to meet with them."

"But I have work." I protest.

"Ring up your boss and tell her the situation, she would understand." She advises. "You work your ass off at that place, you deserve to have this time."

"What if I get there and it's all just some joke?"

"You won't know if you don't try."

I sigh. "Fine, I'll do it."

She squeals. "OMG this is great, my friend is going to be on the bachelor."

"They haven't selected me yet."

She laughs. "Anna, once they get one good look at you they are going to love you, trust me, you are getting on that show."

"I better ring work and tell them I need a few days off."

"Do it, and call that producer back and tell her you'll meet with them." She responds. "Oh think of the opportunity this is for you, you might get something great out of it."

"Alright, I got to go, thank you." I thank.

"Don't mention it."

After getting off the phone I call work and inform my boss Rhonda about my situation and what surprised me more than anything was her reaction, she actually squealed when I told her and after she calmed down she granted me the time off and told me to have fun.