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Monday comes around and it's time for Raw. I arrive at the arena and receive a message from Mark asking to speak with him. I find his office and knock on the door. "Hey Serena." Jane and Mark greet as I walk in.
"Hi." I greet.
"We wanted to inform you that you have a match tonight and you will be versing Kaitlyn." Mark announces.
"That's great. Anything else?" I ask.
"We want you to start doing some more backstage segments."
"That's great."
"That is all for now, see you later." Jane dismisses me.
"See you later."
"Hey ladies." I greet walking into the locker room.
"Hi, where were you?" Nicole asks curiously.
"Mark and Jane wanted to speak with me."
"About?" Brie asks.
"I have a match tonight."
"With who?"
"Celeste." I answer.
"Nice." Nikki nods as Celeste and April walk into the locker room.
"Did you here?" I ask Celeste.
"No." She answers.
"We have a match tonight."
"You and me?"
I nod. "Yes, I just got informed."
A little while later I make my way to hair and make up where I find Celeste. "Hi." I greet.
"Hey babe, you excited?" She asks.
"Yes."
"Me too, let the best woman win."
After hair and make-up I put my gear on. Tonight I have electric pink and navy blue wrestling tights and a black crop top with embroidered silver studs.
Once I'm ready I'm called to the gorilla. Celeste walks out first and I take a deep breath as I'm get into the zone. "Good luck." a voice wishes from behind me.
I turn around and see its Randy. "Thanks."
My music blasts and the crowd let out a loud reaction as I walk out. "And her opponent, from Seattle Washington, Sarah." Justin announces.
"This will have to be Sarah's toughest match yet." Cole addresses.
"Of course it will be, she's versing the diva's champion." JBL agrees.
I walk down the ramp and climb up onto the apron and look out to the crowd. My music dies and I can feel the energy bursting from the crowd.
I meet Kaitlyn in the centre of the ring and we stand there for a few seconds. She extends her hand out to me and I'm a little wary but hesitantly extend my hand and shake it. "A hand shake by both divas, they both respect one another." Jerry observes.
We circle one another waiting for one of us to make the first move. Kaitlyn charges towards me, but I stick my arm out and knock her down. She looks up at me in shock and gets to her feet. "Sarah takes down Kaitlyn." Cole announces.
We circle one other again and lock up. She attempts to push me away but I push her back and quickly run the ropes and deliver another closeline. She is in shock again and gets to her feet and we stare off. "Another takedown by Sarah." JBL continues watching on.
Kaitlyn gets to punch me but I block it and kick her in the gut which makes her to fall to her knees. I continue to lay in kicks and the crowd gets loud. "Those are some powerful kicks." Jerry says wincing.
I go to kick her again but she catches my leg and I stumble backwards and she takes me down with a huge closeline. "What a close line by the champ." King exclaims.
I go to crawl away but Kaitlyn places me in a headlock and I start to lose vision. The crowd starts to clap and I crawl to the ropes and Kaitlyn is forced to release. "And Sarah gets to the rope." JBL adds.
I use the ropes to stand up but Kaitlyn starts to kick me in the stomach and I fall to the ground. The referee backs her away and I stand up. Kaitlyn runs towards me but I move out of the way and she runs into the top turnbuckle. "Kaitlyn goes face first into the turnbuckle." Cole winces.
I get my bearings and deliver a neck breaker. "Lovely neck breaker by Sarah." JBL praises as I cover "1, 2."
I get to my feet and pull her with me and deliver a running bulldog. "Lovely bulldog by Sarah." King adds. "This is a great match."
I walk over to the corner as she makes it to her feet. "What's she doing?" Cole wonders.
"It looks like she needs some height." JBL answers.
I start to climb the corner and make it to the top rope. Kaitlyn stumbles to her feet and I jump and deliver a flying cross body and quickly cover her "1, 2." but she kicks out.
The crowd start to get louder as I slowly make it back to my feet, as does Kaitlyn. As I turn around Kaitlyn charges at me and spears me in half. "Spear by Kaitlyn." Cole shouts. "That came out of know where."
"This has to be over that nearly chopped Sarah in half." King exclaims.
Kaitlyn covers me "1, 2 and" before the referee hits three I lift my foot up and place it onto the bottom rope. "OMG." the announcers shout in unison and the crowd react wildly in excitement.
"Her foot." the referee points out.
Kaitlyn pulls her hair in shock. "This match was done. How on earth did she move her leg?" Cole asks shocked.
The crowd start to chant "this is awesome, this is awesome."
"This sure is." Jerry agrees.
I slowly start to move and get to my feet. "How is she standing?" JBL asks astounded.
Kaitlyn charges at me and I bend down and lift her up over the top rope and she falls to the floor on the outside of the ring. "OMG, Sarah just tossed Kaitlyn out of the ring." Cole shouts.
I let out a blood curling scream as the crowd cheers loudly. I climb out of the ring holding my ribs and roll her back in the ring. I grab her by the head and place her in the position for the Kiss of Death. I lift her up over my shoulders and flip her down face first onto the mat. "Kiss of Death." JBL shouts excitedly.
I cover Kaitlyn "1, 2 and 3. Ring the bell." "Sarah just beat the champion." Cole exclaims.
"She's unstoppable." Jerry says just as loud.
"Here is your winner, Sarah." Justin announces and the crowd erupts some more.
I slowly make my way out of the ring and make my way up the ramp. "Everyone better take notes, this woman right here is making a name for herself and she's just getting started." Cole declares. "Every diva in that locker room better be on notice. Sarah is here to stay."
I walk back through the curtain and Nicole and Brie are waiting for me. "That was awesome." They congratulate.
I smile. "Thanks, I'm still processing what just happened."
Celeste comes up behind me. "You were great." She praises.
I hug her. "As were you."
"How's your ribs?"
"A little sore."
"Maybe get them checked out, you haven't moved your hands from your stomach." She suggests.
"I will."
Im checked out by doc I make my way back to the locker room. As I make my way, I bump into Jane and Mark. "Great match tonight Serena." Jane praises.
"Thank you." I respond.
"We want you to have an interview with Renee, she's going to ask you some questions." Mark announces.
"Now?"
They nod. "Yes." Jane responds.
I arrive on set and find Renee getting some make up touch ups. "Renee." I greet.
"Hey Serena." she greets. "Great match tonight."
"Thank you."
"I'm just going to ask you some basic questions."
"Cool."
"Ready?" Renee asks.
"Ladies and gentleman with me at this time, Sarah." Renee introduces and the camera pans to me and the crowd cheers loudly as I appear on screen. "Great match out there tonight, how do you feel?"
"I feel great. I just had one of my best matches yet, it was a hard fought battle, I have to give Kaitlyn some credit."
"So Sarah, what's next for you?" Renee wonders.
"I'm here to be the best wrestler I can possibly be." I respond. "I showed just a sample of what I can do, so the other Divas in that locker room better pay attention."
"How did it feel hearing the crowd tonight?"
"Hearing that crowd was electrifying, they helped me fight back." I answer as the crowd cheers. "And yes I did just quote The Rock." I laugh and the crowd cheers louder.
"You've certainly made a mark here in WWE, I'm certain we will be seeing you again very soon." Renee finishes and the screen goes black.
I get back to the hotel and quickly change into some clean clothes as we are all heading out tonight. Once I'm ready I make my way to the lobby where I find the ladies waiting. "You look pretty." Nicole compliments.
"Thank you, you're not so bad yourself." I wink and she pushes me playfully. "Who are we waiting on?"
"Celeste and April" Nattie answers.
A little while later we arrive at the bar and several of our colleagues are already there. I notice Joe, Jon and Colby situated near the bar. "Gentleman." I greet approaching them.
"Great match tonight." Jon congratulates.
"Thank you." I thank. "You guys dominated out there like always."
"Didn't even break a sweat." Colby winks playfully.
I blush a little. "You had it easy, I got fucking speared."
Colby let's out a loud laugh. "How's the ribs?"
"A little sore, but I'm tough."
"I hear we're going to be doing a storyline together soon, are you excited?" Joe asks me.
"So excited." I respond. "I was shocked when Randy suggested me for the part, but I'd be stupid to turn the offer down."
"Why did Randy suggest you?" Jon questions.
I shrug. "I have no idea but I wasn't going to turn it down."
"Was it werid?" Colby asks.
"We've only spoken a couple times and he suggested me. It's weird and kind of creepy."
"Be careful around him." Jon warns.
"I will."
"You seem to be getting noticed a lot more, hows that going?" Joe asks changing the subject.
"Surreal." I answer smiling. "I didn't think the fans would like me this quickly but I guess I'm doing something right."
"You're doing amazing Serena, everyone is glued to the screens when your out there." Colby mentions.
"I keep hearing that. It's just so surreal, I feel like I'm dreaming."
"Well start believing it, because its only up from here." Joe advises.
"I will." I say smiling. "Well gentleman I better get back to the girls I was supposed to be getting drinks."
"I hear you like to drink?" Jon speaks up.
I turn back to face him. "From time to time yes." I confirm. "You may have heard or you may even see me in a state where I don't remember anything, but for now, I'm going slow, I just got here don't want to do anything stupid."
"I'm sure it would be memorable though." Colby jokes.
"You'll have to be the judge of that."
I meet up with the girls. "Where have you been?" Nicole asks curiously.
"I got kidnapped by the boys." I point out and notice Colby looking in our direction.
"You have it bad." Celeste teases.
"Celeste, I do not." I deny. She laughs it off as we sip our drinks. "So when does your feud with April start?"
"Next week."
"Sounds fun."
"Who knows maybe you will be in the running for a shot after extreme rules."
"You never know." I say with a grin fluttering my eyes.
After a few more drinks I decide to head back to the hotel. "Hey, I'm going to head off." I tell the girls.
"Want us to come with you?" Brie asks.
"No, don't worry, it's not far, and besides I can kick some ass if I get in trouble."
They laugh. "You sure?"
"Positive, I'll see you in the morning." I assure and walk out of the bar.
I start walking outside when I hear "Serena!"
I turn around and see Randy running to catch up to me. Omg, can he stop. "Hi." I greet.
"Are you heading back to the hotel?"
"Yes, I'm exhausted, I'm just going to get some sleep."
"I saw your match tonight that spear looked painful."
"It was painful."
"Hey Serena." A voice calls out. I turn around and see Colby walking out. I smile as he walks over. "You forgot this." he says holding it up my phone.
"Oh shit, I can't believe I forgot it." I sigh.
"Thought you'd might need it for the walk back."
"Thank you, I didn't even realise I left it."
"No problem, I'm about ready to leave, are you up for a walk?"
"Of course."
"Let me go tell the guys and i'll be right back." he responds and leaves.
"You know he has a girlfriend." Randy speaks up from next to me, and I almost forgot he was next to me.
I turn to look at him frowning. "I do. What's the point?"
"He shouldn't be flirting with you."
"Flirting." I scoff. "Come on, that wasn't flirting and why should it matter to you?"
He starts to get angry. "Whatever." He huffs storming off just as Colby comes back.
"Thank you for that." I thank pulling out my actual phone.
"Had to save you somehow."
I laugh "I appreciate it."
"Are you excited to be working with me in a storyline?" I ask as we continue to make our way back.
"Hell yeah." he answers. "It should be interesting to see what creative come up with."
"It should be." I agree. "So how long have you and Leighla been together for?"
"Three years."
"Has it been easy since you've been in WWE?"
"No, its been challenging and she's never been supportive of what I've wanted to do."
"Well if it's any constellation I think she should support your dream, a true girlfriend will trust their partner and support them no matter what."
He smiles warmly. "You're right."
I laugh. "Get used to it."
"You don't have to answer but I heard some things around the locker room about your past." He mentions.
"WWE seems to have gossipers don't they."
"It's practically high school."
"I didn't finish high school so I'm getting it all now."
"I heard about that."
"Yeah, I left school when I was 16."
"I also heard your dad died."
"He did." I confirm sadly. "Life was perfect before that though. I was active and overly excited all the time. I could never sit down for long periods of time and it was a challenge to stay quiet."
"You being quiet I can't see it."
"It's not my fault I wanted to be involved in everything, I get that from my dad."
"Was there any time that you were quiet?"
"Only when I was watching wrestling."
"Is that what made you want to become a wrestler?"
"Yes. My dad always encouraged me to do whatever I wanted, and when I got older, I got a lot more invested."
"How did he die?" He asks.
"Car crash." I answer.
"What happened after that?"
"After he died my relationship with my mother collapsed."
"Sorry to hear that."
"It's okay." I assure. "The final straw was when I came home and I found her barely breathing." I confess. "Once she was out of the hospital I lost it. I told her I couldn't do it any more. So I packed my stuff up and moved out." I add. "I moved in with some friends for a while and got my life on track. I got a job and worked my butt off until I had enough money to move to Tampa."
"I'm sorry, you went through that, but I think if you didn't go through all that stuff you wouldn't be here." He responds. "How's your relationship with your mother now?"
"We're talking again. I actually called her when I first got called up to the main roster."
"Were you hesitant?"
"Yes. I hadn't spoken to her for years, but I wanted her to know I made it."
"And she's sober now?"
"Yes she's clean, healthy and has a life in Miami now."
"How do you feel about that?"
"Weird." I admit. "I wish she could have done that when I was younger, but now that we've buried the past we can move forward."
"I hope for your sake it works out."
"Me too."
