Chapter 9: Hunter And The Prey
Curt walked to the medical room backstage, he knocked on the door and Smitty, the WWE Medic opened the door. "Lock, what can I do for you?" Smitty asked Curt. "Is she okay?" Curt asked Smitty. He opened the door and let Curt in, who in turn walked in the room. "She has some bruising, a mild concussion, and a few broken ribs. I don't recommend she compete for six weeks, but she not sidelined." Smitty replied. "Is she awake?" Curt asked Smitty. "No, she's out. The match with Rhea took a toll on her." Smitty replied. "Okay, thanks man." Curt told Smitty before walking off. He walked through the backstage into the parking lot, where Tavish was talking with John Cena and Goldberg. Cena and Goldberg were part of a stable called The Titans, that Curt created to combat the new Evolution "Hey guys. Good job in our match tonight, see you next week." Curt told them. They walked off, leaving Tavish and Curt.
The two walked through the parking lot, sharing drinks off Tavish's flask. "How's LJ?" Tavish asked Curt. "Jenni, is fine." Curt replied. "That girl has a fighting spirit, she'll be alright. You got a match to prepare for next week. You'll be taking on The Hurt Business with your crew." Tavish told Curt. "I know, I really don't know why Shawn can't let things go. I mean I'm not that cocky prima donna that I was six months ago." Curt replied. "You attacked him in the ring, he is one of the head bosses." Tavish told Curt. They continued walking, Curt noticed Sandra walking to her black Mustang. Sandra was wearing skin tight leather pants, the same top as earlier, and her leather jacket. She looked at them and grinned, before getting in her car and speeding out of the parking lot.
Cincinnati, Ohio, RAW The Next Week
Sandra stood in the ring, microphone in hand. The crowd was cheering and chanting "Badass" repeatedly. She smiled in adulation, she looked at the crowd. "Hello Ohio!" She shouted into the mic. Sandra wore a blue denim mini skirt and a black bra, she had a smaller leather jacket on this time. "Oh, it felt so good to make my return last week. And in my hometown of Lexington, it made my statement against Rhea even better" Sandra told the crowd. "As you can see, I haven't lost my edge. I laid Rhea Ripley out with one punch. I guess my MMA training is still handy to this day." Sandra continued. "It doesn't stop there, I admire Jenni Grimm's drive, her determination. She proved that she will not ride someone's coat tails to the top, she even beat her Hall of Famer aunt for the Smackdown Women's Championship." Sandra said into the mic. "I didn't come back looking for a handout from her last week by saving her ass, I am going to rise back to the top and earn my title opportunity against her. But I promise, as sure as you all are here right now. I will have gold around my waist very soon." Sandra finished. The crowd cheered at her monologue.
Rhea's entrance music came on, she came marching to the ring with a microphone in her hand as well. Rhea walked onto the ring steps and entered the ring, her music stopped as she stared a hole through Sandra. "You got lucky, I was dazed from my match last week when you decided to get your cheap shot in. But this week I am rested, and more than happy to take you to school. You may have been a cage fighter. But I was owning this business while you were still training at the PC." Rhea told Sandta. Sandra in turn scoffed and walked closer to Rhea. "Don't forget, I bested you in a ladder's match last year on NXT to win your championship, I dominated all my competition, and I came back and laid you out with a one hit wonder." I think I have proven that you're just a punching bag to me." Sandra replied. "Well, how about we meet up in the ring tonight. Me and Ava Moreno vs you and 'Little Justine'?" Rhea propositioned.
Jenni's music played and she walked on stage, she wore her wrestling attire which was black this time. "Rhea, you almost sidelined me last week. But I remember beating you a few times as well. And Ava, well she's jealous. She doesn't have my charisma, my talent, or my sexy good looks. If Sandra is up for it, then you're on." Jenni said into the mic. "Let's do it." Sandra replied before throwing down the mic and walking down the ring steps. Her music played as she walked away, leaving Rhea with a smug look on her face. "Well, this match tonight will be a good one. Four women, each with a score to settle. Meeting in a tag team match tonight." Michael said. "Yeah, question is: Which one wants it more? Saxton replied. "I don't know, but we will see tonight. I am getting word that the tag match will take place before our main event. Which will pit The Former Lock against MVP with The Hurt Business and The TItans banned from ringside." Cole answered.