Ranzel: My Moment, Year 1 (WWE Fanfiction)

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Mauro: This is what happened at the contract signing for the Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat match at WrestleMania.

Tom: Baron Corbin says Rahzel doesn't deserve to be in the title match. Rahzel letting action speak louder than word, attacking Corbin. Then as we thought he was cool with Cesaro, the Werewolf powerbombs him on the table.

Mauro: During the break, Rahzel was having a meltdown as he kick the steel steps and throw one of them at the stage. Then grabbing a steel chair and hitting the steps and pole.

Tom: I hope he'll calm down because he'll be on Talking Smack tonight.

Talking Smack

I was still furious at the contract signing. I have to speak my mind. Talking Smack was the place.

Renee: Here's our guest, part of the triple threat match for the Intercontinental Championship, Rahzel! Welcome to the show again.

I kept my silence, staring at Renee and Daniel.

Renee: I guess we'll get to the point. With everything Baron said tonight, was that the reason you attacked him?

I was quiet for a bit, thinking of ways to make my voice clear to the point.

"Renee, he's right. I shouldn't be in the match for the Intercontinental Championship. I shouldn't be in WrestleMania. But here's where he is wrong.

I worked my ass off to be here. I have work at PWX since I was 19. Came to NXT and was a star. No, I wasn't NXT Champion because I wasn't a big name like Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe, Finn Bálor, Shinsuke Nakamora, etc.

I didn't come from New Japan or Ring of Honor. I'm not an internet darling. I'm Rahzel.

Corbin said that Brick and Raij were anchors that slow my career. No, they're friends I depend on to keep me going. That's why we became NXT Tag Team Champions!

I do this because I want to be that one man someone can look at and say "Anything can happen. This man became champion and so can I."

Baron has a doomsday clock on him. Tick-tock, tick-tock. I will take the Intercontinental Championship away from him at WrestleMania."

Daniel: Well Rahzel, after seeing the passion and fire in your eyes. Baron came to me-

"Didn't need to know that, you twit."

Daniel: Anyway, Baron challenge you to a non-title match next week. If you lose, you'll lose your spot in the title match at WrestleMania. To make sure it'll be a fair match, Cesaro with be the special referee.

"So you're like the rest of them. You don't think I deserve this moment" I said, raising my voice a little.

Daniel: No, I believe in you-

"Screw you Daniel. I'll prove you wrong, I'll prove Baron wrong, I'll prove everybody wrong! If you don't believe in me winning next week or at WrestleMania, don't feel disappointed when I win."

I drop the mic on the desk, kick the chair, and stormed off.

-RZ-

I let the warm water strike my body as I was lost in my thoughts. I was seething as my head was repeatedly Baron's words.

I'm not worthy, huh? I'll show them. But he wasn't wrong. I'm nothing better the rest of them. I'll have to evolve.

The next day, I woke up early and decide to work out. Some of the Smackdown stars were there as well, but I was working out by myself.

I wanted to just work on my upper body. I went on to do some bench presses. I stay laying down.

Becky: Hey Russ. You okay from yesterday?

I put the bar with 400 lbs on the hooks.

"No. But I'll be okay."

Becky: Oh ok. The gang is getting together. Would you join in?

"I won't be free tonight. Bryan has me against Baron next week and has my spot on the line. I'm going to be training all day so I came beat him down."

Becky had a look of concern. It was the second time we can get together. But I had something to prove. I didn't have time to play.

"Just tell them that I'm sorry I couldn't make it. Maybe next time."

Becky: Okay Russ...I hope you'll be fine. I've seen that look before. Be careful.

I scoffed as I got the bar. "I'll be okay after I get that Intercontinental Championship."

Becky: Just want you...to come to your senses.

I push the bar up and back on the hooks. "You don't believe in me either, huh?"

Becky shook her head. I got up and wipe the bench.

"Of course you don't believe in me. You couldn't date a loser like me. At least someone see something in me. Good day Rebecca."

I walked off to the dumbbells. I couldn't believe it. My own best friend doesn't believe in me. Looks like my friends don't believe in me. I'll show them.