Love You Forever

Chapter 48

Dean and I are backstage.

I prepare for my small segment as Dean prepares for his moment. This Royal Rumble match could be his chance and his moment to shine. I'll be happy for him no matter what happens.

This is it.

When I get to The Authority's office, Seth is sitting down, taping his wrists before putting his gloves on. This is a big match for him too. I mean, he's going against one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time and the beast incarnate. I'd be scared to death if I were him. But I know Seth doesn't really care about the outcome because as long as he has the briefcase, he's guaranteed a match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. He's not guaranteed a win, but it's pretty self explanatory that Seth will use this as an opportunity to take advantage. Every superstar would. It's what the contract is about.

Anyway, all I know is that I want nothing to do with Brock Lesnar, but I guess I'll have to deal for tonight.

"Everything ready?" I ask.

"Your segment is opening up the show and you're asking if I'm ready?" Seth raises his eyebrows, staring over at me.

I smile, rolling my eyes. "Well Mr. Can't Answer A Question In The Bank, I don't appreciate your tone."

"And what exactly are you gonna do about it?"

"What exactly do you expect me to do?"

"Well, I have a few ideas."

"Okay okay," Stephanie says, holding her hands up, "I've gotten enough of the preview makeout session. We'll leave you two alone."

I'm confused for a moment until I realize she's referring to the full on flirting session that just happened between me and Seth. Of course Seth and I were both just joking around with each other, but I guess considering out history, our definition of 'joking around' could be different than everyone else's.

***

When my theme song hits, I walk out to the ring. Waiting for the crowd's boos to dial down, I raise the microphone to my lips.

"Tonight is a historical night. You've got an amazing 30-man Royal Rumble match where 30 men will fight until there is only one standing, determining the individual that will go on to compete at the biggest paper view in WWE, Wrestlemania, against the winner of tonight's other historical match, the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match." The crowd has a mixed reaction about my announcement. I wait for their opinions to be voiced before starting to speak again. "John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and Seth Rollins will go head to head for the prestigious, WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but only one will achieve it. Now, I don't know about Cena and the beast, but Mr. Money In The Bank, Seth Rollins is fully prepared for this match. He's fully prepared to win." Boos erupt through the crowd. "And he will win." The crowd continues to give me a negative reaction as I continue to smile like a little kid who gets to eat dessert first. "But I'm not one to pick favorites. Especially in the situation that we have tonight." I say, ready to announce my next scheme. I came up with the idea a few days ago and went to Triple H and Stephanie. They think it's a great idea, and I'm super excited for it to happen. The only problem is, Brock, Seth, and Cena don't know about it......yet. "As General Manager, I have decided to put a stipulation on this match. The stipulation is quite simple actually. We will have a special guest referee." The crowd cheers and cheers in surprise. "And the special guest referee......is me."