VELVET SKY

The cool breeze hit Jamie's face the moment she stepped foot out of Lambert - St. Louis International Airport, causing a pinkish tinge to form across her cheeks. She shuddered and tightened her coat against herself. Sporting a tight pair of blue jeans that hugged her hips, along with a tight knitted gray sweater top that complimented her every curve perfectly. Jamie donned a black pair of snow boots and a black leather jacket. Her platinum blonde and black hair swayed back behind her in the wind as she walked out to the pick up/drop off area with her suitcase in tow behind her. With a little down time before she was suppose to be in Detroit, Michigan for the Royal Rumble, Jamie had decided to drop by St. Louis and see her long time friend and former tag team partner, Lauren Williams Richards, known on TV as Angelina Love.

The beauty from Connecticut stopped and pulled her cell phone out, sliding her finger across the screen to unlock it and quickly send a text to Lauren.

"Hey, just grabbed my luggage, you almost here?"

Just a few seconds went by and a response came through.

"I sent Wes to pick you up. Too uncomfortable in the car SOOO preggo, see ya soon! xoxo"

Jamie typed a smiley face in response and returned her phone to the back pocket of her jeans. Her eyes scanned through the line of cars, not that she had a clue what Wesley Richards even drove.

jamie.szantyr;;: Hopefully this won't take too long...

Jamie muttered to herself, already missing the warmer Florida weather.

"OMG VELVET SKY!!!"

Jamie turned her head to see a group of four teenagers making their way over towards her. She smiled at them and waved.

jamie.szantyr;;: Hey guys, how's it going?

fan.1;;: I'm soooo glad I came to the airport now. First I didn't wanna, but now I'm like... so so soooo happy I did! Velvet Skkkyyy, holy shit!

fan.2;;: Omg! Who even thought we'd see you here? Can we get a picture?!

jamie.szantyr;;: Of course!

Jamie smiled and nodded. Two of the girls in the group quickly got their cameras ready and they all lined up at either side of her. She posed for a few pictures, still wondering when her ride would get there. Not that she ever minded meeting her fans, but it was cold, she just got off what seemed like a really long flight from Florida, and she couldn't wait to finally see Lauren after so many months.

fan.3;;: Can I get you to sign my arm? I'm gonna have it tattoo'ed!

The boy seemed to be around 16 years of age, making her wonder if he was really even of age to get a tattoo. She noticed a few other small tattoo's on the guy's arm that appeared to be rather random. Jamie nodded her head and shrugged her shoulders.

jamie.szantyr;;: Hey, I mean if that's what you really wanna do. Have a marker?

The skinny boy teenager with shaggy hair that hung down around his face from underneath a black beanie dug around in his pockets. He pulled out a sharpie and handed it over to her. She uncapped the marker and scribbled her Velvet Sky signature on his arm where he wanted it. He grinned from ear to ear looking at it before she handed the Sharpie back to him.

fan.3;;: Wow, thanks!

The fourth fan, a short blonde kid with spiked hair wanted a photo of just the two of them. Jamie happily obliged. After the photo was taken, she gave him a hug.

fan.4;;: Best day ever, yo! Thanks Velvet!

jamie.szantyr;;: No problem at all guys, I always love meeting my fans.

fan.2;;: If you don't mind me asking, what are you doing in St. Louis? Isn't the Rumble in Detroit this year?

jamie.szantyr;;: Yes, I stopped here on my way to Detroit. I thought I'd drop by and see Angelina.

fan.1;;: Angelina lives here? Whhaat. I thought she lived in Florida or something?

jamie.szantyr;;: She did, but she got married and moved here to be with her husband.

fan.3;;: How cool, I never knew she lived here!

fan.1;;: She's about ready to pop, huh?

jamie.szantyr;;: Getting pretty close, I can't wait to meet the baby.

fan.2;;: You think she's going to return to wrestling after?

jamie.szantyr;;: Umm, you know I have no idea. I think so but she hasn't really mentioned much about it since she found out she was pregnant. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

fan.3;;: So you gonna win the Rumble, right? You need to be champion again!

jamie.szantyr;;: I agree! I plan on it but Trish is a tough one, there is no denying that. I definitely have my work cut out for me. But she's going to have the fight of her life as well. I have a lot to gain at the Rumble and nothing to lose.

Jamie tucked some of her hair behind her ears.

jamie.szantyr;;: Any of you going to the Rumble?

fan.2;;: No, I wish.

fan.4;;: No, none of us but we will be watching.

jamie.szantyr;;: Well good, be sure you don't miss me becoming the new EBWF Women's champion.

fan.3;;: Oh we won't!

fan.1;;: No way. So... who are you waiting on if you don't mind me asking?

jamie.szantyr;;: Wes, he is picking me up.

fan.2;;: OMFG! Ikeda?! He's so hot isn't he?! You're so lucky!!!

fan.3;;: Ugh, don't get her started about Wes Ikeda...

fan.2;;: I love him!

Jamie laughed softly and shook her head no.

jamie.szantyr;;: No, no, not Ikeda. Wes, Lauren's husband.

The girl fan frowned.

fan.2;;: Oh, I was about to lose my shit if you two were a couple.

jamie.szantyr;;: Good friends, he's married and I happen to love Nattie.

fan.2;;: Eh... I'd ship you and Wes, Nattie is okay... but I'd be the best with him.

jamie.szantyr;;: Is that so?

fan.2;;: Mmhmm. He just doesn't know he's my future husband yet.

jamie.szantyr;;: Talk about life goals.

Jamie chuckled and turned her head when a car honked a few times. The window rolled down and she could see Lauren's husband Wes waving to her.

jamie.szantyr;;: That's my ride guys, it was good meeting you!

The group of fans said their goodbyes and walked off. Jamie grabbed her suitcase and made her way over to the deep burgundy colored 2016 Range Rover Evoque with paper plates.

jamie.szantyr;;: Hey Wes! Thanks for coming out to get me.

wesley.richards;;: No problem at all, Jamie.

He hopped out of the car in one swift motion and opened the tailgate to the SUV. He picked up her suitcase with ease despite being packed full, and placed it in the back before shutting the door.

jamie.szantyr;;: Thank you. Wow, nice new car.

wesley.richards;;: I thought it'd make sense to get a new family friendly car. Couldn't imagine keeping both of our two doors around with a baby on the way.

Wes slapped his hand on the back end of the SUV and smiled.

wesley.richards;;: I had to give up my sports car which is fine, but I vehemently REFUSED a mini van.

The two got into the vehicle and buckled up.

jamie.szantyr;;: Burgundy though, must of been Lauren's choice?

Wes laughed and pulled away from the curb at the air port.

wesley.richards;;: You got that right. It's not a bad color, but it wouldn't have been my first pick.

jamie.szantyr;;: She's always been crazy about the color burgundy, so I just assumed.

wesley.richards;;: Well you know the old saying, happy wife, happy life. That reigns very true.

Jamie laughed and nodded her head.

jamie.szantyr;;: I can't wait to see Lauren, it's been so long! Time really flies by, I feel bad I haven't made it out here more often to see her during her pregnancy.

wesley.richards;;: We've all been busy, no reason to feel bad. Lauren knows how it is, well, we all do really. It's part of the lifestyle that comes with being in the biz. You miss out on a lot of important moments, it's part of the sacrifice.

jamie.szantyr;;: True, but I still feel awful. Lauren's always been there for me, even when I first started in wrestling and I probably had no business even trying. She wouldn't let me give up even when it's all I wanted to do in the beginning.

Wes smiled warmly as they spoke about his wife. He rubbed his middle finger and ring finger knuckles together against his wedding ring.

wesley.richards;;: That's part of why I fell in love with her.

jamie.szantyr;;: I'm still so happy for you guys. After everything Lauren has been through in the past, she needed someone like you in her life. I honestly thought she would never settle down.

wesley.richards;;: She is a little spitfire, huh.

Both laughed in unison. A text alert went off on Jamie's phone so she got her phone out to check it. It was a message from Lauren.

"Is he there yet?"

"Yes"

"Okay good! Now tell him I want some ice cream... anndd pickles. Oh and maybe some bacon!"

jamie.szantyr;;: I thought Lauren was vegetarian?

wesley.richards;;: She is. This pregnancy has been giving her all kinds of outrageous cravings.

jamie.szantyr;;: Has she even eaten meat?

wesley.richards;;: No, she's tried three or four times but never goes through with it. I end up eating it for her. I swear I'm gonna be the one gaining pregnancy weight.

Wes laughed and used his turn signal to turn out of the airport area, After a few more turns they found themselves on I-70 heading towards Wes and Lauren's home.

jamie.szantyr;;: Anyways she said she wants ice cream and pickles, then asked for bacon.

wesley.richards;;: Pickles and Bacon I've got covered. Guess I can stop at a Walgreens along the way.

Wes managed to stop off at a Walgreens a little further down the road. He made sure he'd save the day for Lauren with a gallon of chocolate ice cream. Once he got back in the car it was only a few minutes until they pulled into a drive way in front of a beautiful home. After gathering her things from the car, the two of them made their way into the house. Upon entering, an overweight pug ran up to greet them. Once Jamie got her suitcase over the threshold and shut the door, she knelt down to pet the hyper pug's head.

wesley.richards;;: That's my boy Brutus.

jamie.szantyr;;: Awww well hello Brutus!

Jamie said in a bit of a baby voice. She stood back up and the dog ran off to the couch and jumped on it. Lauren walked out of the kitchen area and her face lit up.

lauren.williams;;: Jamieeee!

Lauren woddled over to her. Jamie covered her hands over her mouth and almost squealed seeing her friend with a huge belly.

jamie.szantyr;;: Laurennn! Oh my goodness, I can't get over this baby bump!

Jamie placed her hands on either side of Lauren's tummy once they were done hugging.

lauren.williams;;: Yeah I'm 33 weeks and uncomfortable as hell. Sorry I didn't come to the airport, being in a car right now is awful.

jamie.szantyr;;: Don't even worry.

wesley.richards;;: I got that ice cream.

Lauren practically beamed at her husband. It was good to see Lauren truly happy.

lauren.williams;;: Aw thank you baby, you're such an amazing husband. You truly spoil me.

wesley.richards;;: Oh, don't I know it.

He smirked and the two kissed.

wesley.richards;;: Ladies, make yourselves comfortable, catch up. I'm going to excuse myself into the office, I have a ton of studying to do. Baby, just yell for me if you need anything.

lauren.williams;;: Will do.

Wes then disappeared into the office and closed the door. Lauren motioned for Jamie to take a seat while Lauren sat down in her own comfortable spot. The room was open and inviting everywhere you looked. The room was nice and warm with a fire in the fireplace.

lauren.williams;;: He's always such a busy bee. Hardest worker I've ever met. Wrestles, does EMT, preparing to be a father, a wonderful husband, and studying to become a Doctor.

jamie.szantyr;;: Sounds like he loves to stay busy, never a wasted second.

lauren.williams;;: Yeah Absolutely. Speaking of wasted time, I saw your storyline with Paul lately. Creative decided to split you two up?

jamie.szantyr;;: Yeah.

lauren.williams;;: You like it or not?

jamie.szantyr;;: I do and I don't. I mean, obviously Paul and I travel together as much as we possibly can. I stay with him down in Tampa a lot. But I enjoyed getting to support him on screen, go to the ring with him and booked appearances together. But it did come with the cost of my career basically. I stopped getting booked big matches and basically took a backseat to the rest of the Divas just being a manager. Don't get me wrong, I loved parts of it. But I also saw my career slipping because of it.

lauren.williams;;: Yeah that's the thing, when you have a small role, or none at all, like me right now, you start to get forgotten about.

jamie.szantyr;;: Exactly and I'm not quite ready to hang my wrestling boots up just yet. I still have a few more things to check off my bucket list before I may think of calling it a day. Maybe.

lauren.williams;;: Before calling it a day, huh? Are you and Paul going to start a family?

jamie.szantyr;;: No I don't think so. I love kids but not for me. I just enjoy everyone else's kids and then send them back home with their parents. I like my sleep. Like a lot. I'm selfish.

lauren.williams;;: I bet you change your mind.

jamie.szantyr;;: I doubt it. I've always kind of felt that way. Luckily Paul feels the same way that I do so it works.

lauren.williams;;: Where is Paul anyways? He didn't come with you?

jamie.szantyr;;: No, he wanted another day to relax before flying to Detroit. I'll see him tomorrow.

lauren.williams;;: I see. Well have you found out anything about the Women's title match at the Rumble yet?

jamie.szantyr;;: You mean who is going to win? No. You know how it is Lauren, the decision usually isn't announced until the last possible second.

lauren.williams;;: I know but I was hoping for an insider spoiler

Lauren laughed and rubbed her hands over her very pregnant stomach.

lauren.williams;;: Either way you know I will definitely be watching and cheering for you. Trish is one of the best and I know you two will put on an amazing match like you two have done a few times before.

It was Jamie's turn to nod her head in agreement.

jamie.szantyr;;: I do always enjoy working with her in the ring. I was intimidated by her when we first signed in 2011. This larger than life Diva who has undeniably done so much for Women's wrestling, working along side people like you and I. I could hardly believe it. Then we got to wrestle with her, which was always a dream of mine coming into this business when Trish first debuted. It's crazy to think how much things have changed. I never thought I'd be having a match against Trish Stratus when I first started wrestling. Let alone a title match for the EBWF Women's championship. It's crazy.

lauren.williams;;: Indeed it is.

The two continued to talk and catch up on everything each other have missed out on for hours on end. Jamie enjoyed every moment of it, glad to have the chance to relax and see one of her best friends in the industry.

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Velvet Sky was already at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan for the 2016 EBWF Royal Rumble. Not wanting to really be around anyone else, she had managed to find herself a relatively quiet and secluded area backstage, sat on top of an equipment box and lacing up her wrestling boots. She was dressed in her camo ring gear pants that had a lacy "window" designed into them that ran around her leg. Velvet also sported a tight fitting "Motley Crue" T-shirt she had altered herself to hang off one shoulder, cropped to show off her toned mid drift.

velvet.sky;;: You got this Vel, it's your time to shine. The Women's championship is in your grasp.

Velvet stopped lacing her boots momentarily while she closed her eyes. She moved her head side to side slowly while she spoke out to herself, to get in the proper frame of mind. Doing her best to let all her recent troubles go and clear her mind. Focus. Focus on the prize.

velvet.sky;;: You got this.

Velvet slowly exhaled and opened her eyes. She jumped in place in her seated position, caught off guard by Bully Ray who stood still where the hallway she was in, intersected the main corridor backstage. He gave her a crazy look and raised his eyebrow.

bully.ray;;: Who the hell are ya even talkin' to?

velvet.sky;;: Oh, uh, I was just - talking to myself. Didn't think anyone was around.

bully.ray;;: You've lost ya mind, Sky.

Velvet smiled and nodded her head in agreement.

velvet.sky;;: It's possible.

bully.ray;;: What the hell ya doin' way over here anyways?

Bully stepped a few paces forward. Velvet shrugged her shoulders and continued to lace up her wrestling boots.

velvet.sky;;: I dunno. Just wanted some time to think, no distractions or anything. With everything that has gone on lately, I just needed a moment to clear my mind from all the white noise. Get my head in the game.

bully.ray;;: Fair enough. I see you took my advice to go for the title again.

velvet.sky;;: Yeah, you were completely right.

bully.ray;;: I usually am.

velvet.sky;;: I mean, If I'm not trying for the title anymore, what am I even doing here? You hit the nail on the head when you said that I've held back for way too long, worrying about other people before myself. It's time to be selfish and take my spotlight. I'm done always being patient and considerate for people that don't even deserve it. Like Angelina Love or Justin Gabriel. At the end of the day, I'm here for me and no one else.

bully.ray;;: Glad to see ya smartened up, kid.

Bully had his arms crossed over his chest while he stood in the middle of the hallway.

bully.ray;;: Howeva', Trish Stratus IS a tough cookie. Don't get too cocky before the match has even started. Stay humble.

velvet.sky;;: Don't call me kid, and this isn't the first time I've faced Trish Stratus.

bully.ray;;: Yeah but didn't she knock you out of the Queen of the Ring tournament this past Summa'h?

velvet.sky;;: Well, yes...

bully.ray;;: Then there ya go, sweet cheeks. Time for some payback. You might respect her as a competitor, but put all that bull aside and get the job done. You wanna be champion?

velvet.sky;;: Of course I do...

bully.ray;;: Huh? I can't hear ya, toots!

velvet.sky;;: Of course I DO!

Velvet said it this time much louder. Bully clapped his hands together.

bully.ray;;: Finally! Now just keep that energy into your match and remember that tonight, it's all or nothing. Keep ya respect in the locker room with your gear bag and luggage, kapeesh?

velvet.sky;;: Kapeesh.

Velvet hopped off the equipment box she had been perched on. She walked over towards Bully Ray.

velvet.sky;;: I just wanted to say thanks for lighting a fire under me and giving me a push in the right direction for once. I needed it.

Velvet took another step forward and wrapped her arms around Bully's neck, hugging him. Bully's eyes widened and he hesitated a moment before putting his arms around her and returning the hug. Bully smiled, not seeming to mind the gesture one bit. Velvet pulled away from the hug and smiled at him before she walked off towards the Women's locker room to finish getting ready for her match. Bully turned and watched her walk off, checking her out as she walked away. When she disappeared from sight Bully headed away from the scene as well. The cameras panned back down the opposite way the two had been to reveal another EBWF Diva who had been watching. It was none other than Brooke, Bully's "right hand" lady, and she didn't seem the least bit pleased about Bully and Velvet's little encounter backstage.

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Later that day, Velvet entered the Divas locker room and made her way over to her assigned locker area. She sat down on the bench and opened up her gear bag. She pulled out her makeup bag and began to reapply her makeup, starting with her eyeliner than some mascara. Velvet hadn't really paid any attention to who all was in the locker room, off in her own little world with her title match very much on her mind. Summer was across the room, glaring a bitchy expression over in Velvet's direction. When Velvet paid her no attention, Summer stood up and dusted off her dress and walked over to Velvet.

Velvet stopped doing her makeup when she heard Summer's heels clicking against the floor of the locker room. Velvet then turned to Summer.

velvet.sky;;: What do you want?

summer.rae;;: Nothing, just seeing how you're preparing for your match against Trish. I mean, I guess reapplying makeup is more important than having a tight game plan to win the match tonight.

velvet.sky;;: I don't need advice from someone like you.

summer.rae;;: Someone like me? Uhh, pretty sure it was ME who took Trish out of the Queen of the Ring. If memory serves me correctly, didn't she take your ass out like yesterday's trash?

velvet.sky;;: What's your point?

summer.rae;;: My point is, I'm better than you. It should be me getting this title shot. Not some poorly repackaged biker wannabe with tacky hair and a new tattoo. This isn't an episode of Sons of Anarchy.

Velvet rolled her eyes in response.

summer.rae;;: It's actually cute that you think you're going to win the title. My girl Sasha was the greatest champion this company has ever seen before. And she's going to do it again, just wait and see. She was just about to shatter Trish's record as longest reigning EBWF Women's champion.

velvet.sky;;: You have a lot of confidence that any of you three will even win the Rumble tonight.

summer.rae;;: Check the Rumble list, my girls and I have each other. The odds are literally in our favor. Besides, never count out what Sasha Banks can do. Watch her win the Rumble tonight and at Wrestlemania, she's going to tear through you or Trish Stratus, it doesn't matter which one of you it is. Rest assured, even if you manage to weasel your way into being champion, it WILL be short lived. Like the last time.

velvet.sky;;: Good to know, thanks for the heads up.

Velvet's words were coated in sarcasm.

summer.rae;;: I mean seriously, you beating Trish? Please! That's like the most hilarious thing I've heard all day. Sasha, Eva and I are all easily twice the woman you could ever dream of being.

Summer let out a snarky laugh.

velvet.sky;;: Go away, Summer...

summer.rae;;: I mean, you can't even keep your man happy. I heard he kicked you to the curb because you can't ever do anything right. Ya'know, I might even say I agree with him on that. He's smart to cut you loose. I mean look at you...

Velvet clenched her fists and her jaw grew stern.

velvet.sky;;: SUMMER! Go... away.

summer.rae;;: A real champion doesn't wear chopped up Goodwill shirts with biker babe jeans. Chains and bandanas? What are we shopping at Hot Topic now? Maybe you need to talk to Paige, I'm sure she has plenty of punch card discounts for Hot Topic by now. She's been shopping there since she was born after all.

Summer continued to laugh at the thought, thinking she was so hilarious.

summer.rae;;: It just shows that you fail at everything you do. You fail at fashion, you fail in relationships, you fail at life, and after tonight, you will officially fail at wrestling. It will be the biggest choke in Velvet Sky history!

Summer laughed as Velvet stood up and swung her fist at Summer, decking her square in the jaw. Summer yelped and stumbled back, holding her face.

summer.rae;;: BITCH!!

Summer lunged at Velvet and the two went at it. Shortly after security guards came rushing in to break the two up as they scene faded to a commercial break.

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Later in the evening right as the 2016 EBWF Royal Rumble was officially kicking off, the EBWF cameras took us backstage at the Joe Louis arena in Detroit, Michigan. Michael Cole stood on scene in the back, dressed in a suit and tie. He held his microphone in hand and a cheesy grin on his face. There was a huge EBWF logo centered in the background of the interview set up area. He seemed to be waiting for an interview but no one else was there. Michael Cole's smile disappeared slowly as he was passed by several Superstars or Divas, some opted to interview with Renee Young instead.

velvet.sky;;: Hey there, Cole.

Michael turned and nodded his head.

michael.cole;;: Hey Velvet.

Michael replied sounding almost dejected.

velvet.sky;;: Why the long face? Someone run over your puppy?

michael.cole;;: No.. just irritated. Everyone has been going with Renee Young lately for interviews and.. well, nevermind. Just forget it.

velvet.sky;;: Aw, Michael, cheer up buddy. You have a purpose here tonight, trust me.

michael.cole;;: I do?

velvet.sky;;: Mmhmm. Your purpose is to be here tonight to interview the one and only, me, Velvet Sky. Your future EBWF Women's champion. Tonight, history is going to be made.

michael.cole;;: Is it?

velvet.sky;;: Yep. We all know Trish Stratus just thinks she's going to cruise into Wrestlemania as champion, no big deal, right?

michael.cole;;: Right.

velvet.sky;;: Wrong! Tonight is the night I prove her wrong and everyone else that ever doubted me. Trish's little dream of being champion at Mania will soon be shattered to tiny little pieces when I'm done out there tonight.

michael.cole;;: That certainly seems a little cocky of you. I mean no offense, but Trish Stratus is one of the most decorated EBWF Divas in history.

velvet.sky;;: I can't argue you on that. There is no denying what Trish Stratus has done for women's wrestling, especially here in EBWF. Without her, there wouldn't be the opportunity for girls like me. I respect her for all she has done, but it's not about respect. Respect is taking a backseat tonight because I'm prepared to do anything and everything to get my hands on that title once again.

michael.cole;;: It's been roughly a year since we've seen you as champion. What makes you think you have what it takes to be champion again here tonight?

velvet.sky;;: I don't have to think anything. I know. I know that I'm ready and I know I have what it takes to be the Women's champion. A lot has changed in the past few months for me but I've overcome all of it. That's not going to stop here tonight either. Everyone is probably already casting me aside, thinking I can't get the job done. Everyone seems to think Trish is going to retain without any complications. I've heard the rumors in the back between Superstars and crew members, I've seen what people are saying about me online. I'm not an idiot, though, I'm sure people like Trish Stratus probably think so.

Velvet pushed some of her colored hair behind her shoulder.

velvet.sky;;: I'm going to prove them all wrong tonight, just like I did last week in that fatal four way for the number one contendership. People doubted me then and look where I am right now. Here at the Royal Rumble, facing Trish Stratus for the strap. You see, Michael, I'm not that same girl I was in the Beautiful People. I'm not petty like that anymore, running around attacking people and trashing their looks or their past. I'm not here to interfere in matches and beat around the bush for what I want. I came out to the ring and challenged Trish Stratus to this match way before the four way match against AJ, Eva, and Bayley was ever booked. NO ONE else stepped up and challenged her. The Mean Girls took a vacation or something after Sasha lost, Natalya is never going to challenge her long time tag partner, Stacy and Torrie are where exactly?

Michael shrugged his shoulders.

velvet.sky;;: Exactly. No one was even trying to throw up some resistance, just letting her kick her feet up without any sort of challenge, or even threat of a challenge. So I took it upon myself to take charge and I made it happen. Which is what I'm going to keep doing from now on, make things happen for myself. Because this is all about me and what's in MY best interest. I'm done sitting back and waiting my turn or playing nicely with all the new faces brought around here. No longer will I let moments like tonight just pass me by. I'm not the pushover I was when I was involved with Justin Gabriel. When you've been mistreated and disrespected enough times, it makes something deep inside of you snap. That something is the amount of fucks I currently give. Trish can spend her entire promo dragging on my fashion choices, or ramble on about how I don't own the latest pair of Louboutins. She can comb through my history, diss my preference in hair style, it doesn't matter. It won't change the fact that her time as champion is rapidly coming to an end. Infact, she better shine that belt up nice and pretty for me, because after tonight, the belt will be coming home with me. Where it belongs.

Michael touched the blue tooth headset on his ear and paused a moment with his finger held up to wait.

michael.cole;;: Velvet, I'm getting word that you were involved with some sort of altercation with Summer Rae earlier this evening? Is this true?

Velvet laughed at the memory of punching Summer Rae in her snooty bird like face to shut her up.

velvet.sky;;: Yes, I did. I warned her and she wanted to keep pushing my buttons. So Summer got to learn the hard way that I'm not kidding around, if it's a fight you ladies want then bring it on. I'm not running away from anybody. The gloves are off...

Velvet literally pulled her leather fingerless gloves off and tossed them off to the side.

velvet.sky;;: I'm ready for a full fledged beat down. If there is a Divas match to watch this year, it's going to be when I face Trish tonight for the belt. Neither one of us gives up easily and we both know we'll fight until our last breath for what we want.

michael.cole;;: Any other last words for your opponent or the fans this evening?

velvet.sky;;: Yeah, Trish, lets bring the house down tonight and put on one of the best Diva's matches in a long time. Let's show Detroit how we're gonna rock this city like real Divas do. See you in the ring... champ.

Velvet nodded her head at the camera and walked off the interview set, she had already said what needed to be said. Now it was time to prove it.

michael.cole;;: You folks heard it straight from Velvet Sky who will go on tonight to challenge the EBWF Women's Champion here at the Royal Rumble in Detroit, Michigan. Be sure so stay tuned to see which Diva will have the wherewithal to walk out champion.

The EBWF cameras faded out on Michael Cole after he wrapped up the interview.