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Madelyn Mar, the latest draft from NXT. The new
addition to the womens division, was stood inside the womens locker rooms in WWE. She was taking it in the best she could whilst also feeling the overwhelming amount of nerves and pressure. There was a certain standard every WWE star was held to, and she had to meet that. A contract had been signed upon her arrival that morning, and now she was officially part of the company under the Raw brand. Whilst she was thrilled to be part of the company, part of her wished to be drafted to the blue brand of Smackdown. Tiffany Stratton is there and is a good friend, but on the bright side, they were finally working together again and even being called up to WWE at all, was a dream come true.

Madelyn joined NXT at 18, so she had only one year with Tiffany before Tiffany got called up to Smackdown in 2021. Though in that year, the two became so close and spoke weekly since. Now, in 2023, at 21 years old. Madelyn was following her footsteps. except part of Raw. Honestly her career seemed to be going at an incredible pace. Her work ethic and determination were certainly paying off. She just hoped she'd not get lost amongst the amazing talent here.

The blonde girl felt an immense amount of nerves as anyone would in any new environment. Everyone here already knew each other, are friends with one another. It's her who has to try fit in. They don't owe anything to her at all.

"Hey, Madelyn right?"

An Irish accent caught her attention. Not every day, you can hear such a clear accent like that.

Madelyns attention was instantly turned as she looked over behind her to see Becky Lynch speaking to her. Instantly, her eyes widened in awe and admiration of the woman. Becky is an icon. A legend. Any aspiring female wrestler likely looks up to her. The first woman to main event Wrestlemania and win. She was an inspiration and definitely someone Madelyn aspired to be like. So, seeing Becky approach her, not only that but be the first person to. Madelyn could have fainted on the spot. Now it's time to not mess up, 'You got this, Madelyn.' She told herself. Trying to reassure her thoughts to calm herself down.

"I..I..Madelyn...me...yes." The young woman stuttered out, earning a laugh from the Irish woman. Though mentally, Madelyn was kicking herself for that. 'Maddy get it together,' the voice in her head scolded.

"Nice to meet you." Becky shook her hand, offering a genuine smile as she did so. "You nervous? I was my first day... everyone was. So don't feel stupid if you are nervous." The reassurance was certainly necessary.

"Extremely nervous," Madelyn admitted, no point denying it. Especially when it's likely very obvious.

Becky nodded. "We all understand, we've all been in your shoes"

It made Madelyn feel much better to hear that. Hear that she isn't a complete idiot for feeling so lost and nervous and out of place. Becky reassured her that every woman in that locker room had all shared in that feeling in the beginning of their WWE careers, too. Nerves are normal. She even thought back to NXT. She was nervous day one there too, but then she made friends and became confident, though she was back to square one all over again here, but she had faith it would be fine. On her middle finger, she fidgeted with a ring Addison gifted her last year for her 21st birthday. Addison Grace. Her best friend. They grew up together, neighbours their whole lives. They never were apart in all those years. They were in the same friendship groups, same classes, same wrestling school, same gym, and same brand in NXT. A tag team duo, until now. This is the first time they were split up. So the ring was a reminder of Addison, a reminder that they are still bestfriends, still a team despite the new changes. Madelyn silently would hope that Addison could be called up soon to WWE. It would be nice to have her here. She fidgeted with it when nervous. It comforted her.