Dreaming Of You

Chapter 31

During the rest of the day I worked with Britt Baker, who would be my opponent the following night.

"So, you're an actual dentist?" I asked her while we were having a short break.

"Yep, not many people think about that as a fun job but I like it." She nodded.

"If you like it then why care what others think? I mean how many people could say they are both a major wrestling star AND a qualified dentist. I think that's pretty cool."

"Funny, my boyfriend says that to me all the time 'why care about what others think when you like it'." Britt chuckled.

"Smart boyfriend." I commented. "Does he wrestle as well?"

"Yeah, he does but not here. Austin works for the WWE as Adam Cole."

"Really?" I asked as I smiled at the mention of AEW's rival company. "I haven't been there in ages. I really should go there soon."

"You've been backstage at WWE?"

"Yeah, it's where I met Matt and Chris." I told her.

"But you've never wrestled in America? How?" Britt asked confused.

"Well, that's a bit of a story." I started and ended up telling Britt all about it.

"That's quite the journey." Britt noted once I finished. "Now I get why your ring name is Marvel."

"Yeah, it's a lot." I agreed with a sigh.

"Would you change anything? If you could rewind time I mean." Britt asked me with genuine interest.

"I don't think so. If my journey had been different, I doubt I would be here, about to face you on a major Pay-Per-View."

"I know it's not my place to say this so forgive me if this is out of line but in that case, I do agree with your friend. You should go visit Joe."

"Yeah, I was actually thinking of going to Iowa after the show tomorrow so that I can go visit Colby at Black & Brave the day after tomorrow before going back to Pensacola to visit Joe for his birthday. I'm seeing Jon at the show tomorrow so that way I can reconnect with all the shield guys."

"So Double or Nothing on the 23rd, Black and Brave on the 24th and the birthday on the 25th. Are you sure you can keep up with that schedule?"

"It's only 3 days, I'll be fine. Besides, my visit to them is way overdue."

"Okay well in that case, we better get back to training for our match."

-

The following night it was time for Double or Nothing. I came early so that I could catch up with Jon.

I eventually found him at catering and I couldn't help but chuckle at how typically Jon that was. I walked up to him from behind so that he wouldn't notice me. "Well well, if it isn't my favorite weirdo."

Jon turned around quickly and smiled once he saw it was me. "Raychel!"

I gave him a tight hug. "It's good to see you Jon."

"Yes, it's great to see you all healed up. It's been years. How have you been? how did you get here?" He asked away.

"Well, I've been good and I'm here because I'm on the show."

"You're the one filling in as Britt's opponent?" Jon asked and smiled once he saw me nod "That's great."

"No wonder you were nowhere to be found. You were off training. We missed you a lot, especially Joe."

"Yeah, well I plan on visiting both Colbs and Joe while I'm back in the states."

"Good, I'll keep it a surprise that you'll be visiting them. They will probably see you in your match tonight though."

"I have a feeling many of my old friends will see this." I chuckled.

-

Soon enough it was time for the match between me and Britt. I had opted to keep my gear the same as during my time in europe, blue denim shorts, orange top and blue and orange Nike's.

Britt went out first to cut a promo.

"Ahww, did you all hear? My opponent for tonight got sick." Britt feigned sympathy. "Quite the coincidence though. I mean, I get it. I would get 'sick' too if I'd have to face me. I am a true role model after all and it's just hard to beat that. But don't worry guys, even if my opponent doesn't, I still care about you all. I want you all to have a real role model to look up to. I mean it must be so hard to find a role model in a crappy city like Jacksonville."

Britt let the boos die down before continuing "So if there is anyone in the back who is woman enough to step up to me, anyone at all, then by all means do so. Let me make an example for this people, an example of what a real role model is like."

Finally, it was my turn. I nodded at the crew to signal that I was ready and they hit my theme. 

I confidently walked out to the ring and went to stand face to face with Britt.

"And who the hell might you be?" Britt looked at me amused.

I ripped the mic out of her hand and replied with a wicked smile "They call me Marvel and I'm going to show you exactly why they call me that."

-

We were nearing the end of the match. We were both down as we had been giving each other everything we got. The both of us tried getting up and it would come down to whoever was faster.

My drive to win was big though. This was my first match in my own country and I was determined to win it.

As soon as I got on my feet, I went to hit a dropkick. I didn't quite land the move though so Britt quickly recovered and threw me towards the ropes. I bounced back towards her and she hit me with a Clothesline. It knocked me down hard and Britt went for the cover.

I barely managed to kick out but I got my shoulder up right on time. Britt pulled me up by my hair and hit me with a few kicks to my stomach.

Once again, she threw me towards the ropes but this time I managed to dodge her Clothesline. I bounced against the ropes on the opposite side of the ring and used the momentum to kick her on her knee. She staggered and dropped down on that knee. I followed up with an Enziguri to the back of her head which made her fall down completely. She rolled on her back and I saw my chance.

I quickly made my way to the top rope and jumped. I jumped high and folded myself into a ball while doing a full 450 somersault and spread out again right before impact. I didn't hesitate and went for the pin.

Three seconds later the bell rang.

"Here's your winner by pinfall, Marvel." The announcer called out as my theme started to play.

It took a second for it to sink in, I just got my biggest victory yet. With a smile I got up and the ref raised my hand.

I gave myself a second to enjoy this feeling. The day had ended on a high note. I just hoped that the days that were still to come would end the same way.