Chapter 4

                                    

                                          
Before I knew it, the next Monday came. I'm walking around with my headphones in, listening to my music and getting pumped up. I'm also waiting for Remi. They are apparently arranging for an important match for me. 
I'm listening to the playlist that Remi made for me. It's supposed to pump me up. Get me into the zone so I can focus on the task ahead of me. Speaking of Remi, I see them approaching me with what looks like a contract. "Hey, dude. What's that?"
"A contract for your next match. This is gonna be great for you." They gave me the contract and a pen. "Make sure you read it before you sign."
I sighed and quickly read it over. "A two on one handicap match? I have to go up against a tag team?"
"Yeah, isn't it great?" Remi seemed excited, but I'm hesitant to agree. "Blake, don't worry about it. You know I wouldn't ask for this if I thought you couldn't do it. You are one of the strongest women here. I can compare your strength to Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, and Charlotte Flair. And don't deny it. I've seen you lift and I've seen you hold your own against some strong women."
I shook my head, questioning if this is a good idea. "I don't know, Bonez. Are you sure about this?"
"Blake, I'm absolutely sure. Do you trust me?" They placed a hand on my shoulder. 
Without thinking, I responded. "Bonez, I trust you with my life." And that's the truth. So, I made Bonez turn around. I used their back as a table and signed the contract. 
"Great, I'm gonna keep your opponents a secret. Boss Man wants your genuine reaction." Remi explained. "I'll go give this to Sonya and I'll be right back to walk you out. Just so you know, Becky is supposed to come out to give commentary on your match." I nodded and let Remi go. 
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I'm waiting in the ring for my opponents. I'm kinda nervous, but also excited. I wonder who Remi convinced to do this? "The following match is a two on one handicap scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, the former Smackdown Women's Champion. She is the Finisher Thief, Blake Nightshade!" 
A little back story on the nickname. I've always been a WWE fan. I've been studying people's signature moves and finishers for years. I've always wanted to use a Superstar's own finisher against them. So, I steal it from whoever I'm fighting. I don't have an original, so I might as well use whatever is available. If I happen to be unsuccessful, usually the Frog Splash does the trick. 
As I heard the theme song of Nikki A.S.H, my stoic expression turned amused. So, I'm supposed to fight Super Brutality? Ok, game on. "This is my brutality!" 
Rhea Ripley walked out with the utmost confidence. After her stomp, they made their way to the ring. "And her opponents, they are the former women's tag team champions. The team of Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H!" Now I'm excited! I love fighting Rhea! She's super fun to work with.
When Remi said my strength can be compared to Rhea Ripley, I didn't think I was gonna test that hypothesis so soon. 
I saw Nikki and Rhea whisper. Possibly last minute strategy and who's going first. Rhea took off her vest and gave Nikki a fist bump. Nikki stepped out and Rhea stayed in. Oh boy, this will be interesting. 
The bell rang, so we circled each other. At the same time, we took a step and grabbed each other. I spun Rhea around to do a German Suplex. I went to lift her, but she resisted, using all of her weight and strength to keep herself grounded. She reversed it to give me the same treatment. Just like her, I resisted. 
I quickly removed her hands and reversed us. This time, I heaved Rhea over me, successfully doing the German Suplex. I looked over and saw Nikki is shouting for Rhea. "Come on, Rhea!" 
I got up and ran over. I punched her in the face so she fell off the apron. Rhea ran over and grabbed me. She tried to roll me up, but I kicked out right before one and kept rolling until I made it to my feet. 
Rhea stalked towards me. I went to punch her, but she caught my fist. I pulled at it, but she stayed in place. I pulled again, no luck. Suddenly, she yanked me to her for a clothesline. She pulled me up and hit me again. Then, for the last time, I tried to swing with my free arm. She twirled me until my back landed against her front. She pushed me out, then pulled me towards her for a headbutt. 
I shook it off and attempted to get up. Rhea drop kicked me before I could get up. She walked over and tagged in Nikki. I pulled myself to my feet as Rhea gave her direction. She picked Nikki up and threw her so Nikki could cross body me. 
I caught Nikki, which caused her to scream for help. I laughed and shook my head. Rhea tried to run over and help, so I used this to counter and make Nikki cross body Rhea. Rhea caught Nikki, but they both tumbled to the floor. 
I waited for both of them to recover. Rhea rolled out so she can take a breather before returning to the apron. Nikki slowly stood up, staring daggers at me. 
I smirked, finding this amusing. I backed up so I was near a corner. "Come on, superhero, show me what you got." I taunted, which looked like it's pissing her off. If I know Nikki, her emotions will cause her downfall. She let out a war cry and ran towards me. "Oops, too slow!" Nikki ran into the turnbuckles. I turned her around and rammed into her. I kept shoving and using force. I'm trying to wear her down so she's one less person to fight. 
"Come on, Blake! One, two, three, four!-" I pulled away before the referee got to five.