February 2 2024

Friday Night Smackdown was happening as everyone was excited for the show to begin, The royal rumble pay-per-view made all the fans excited to see what happens tonight. The opening match was Austin Theory and Grayson Weller vs. The Street Profits and the fans were excited.

After the match was over, the commentators were talking about the tag team match along with the other matches that were going to happen soon. Suddenly, a theme song was heard as the crowd cheered loudly.

It was their royal rumble winner, Desmond Crowe. The crowd began screaming his name, excited to see what he did now, The Wolverine came out, fixing his jacket while smiling at the crowd.

The crowd went wild with excitement, chanting his name and cheering loudly. This time, the ladies in the crowd were even louder than before.

As Desmond made his way to the ring, His theme was cut off as the crowd continued cheering, Desmond had a smirk on his face, enjoying the crowd's reaction as he began talking on the mic.

Desmond: Hello, Birmingham, Alabama! You all just witnessed an incredible night of wrestling mayhem, didn't you? And here stands your winner, Desmond Crowe!

The crowd screamed in happiness as Desmond was smiling while fixing his jacket.

Desmond: You know, there's one person I'd like to mention. . . . Cody Rhodes, the last guy to be eliminated in the royal rumble. He put up a fight, I'll give him that, but in the end, it was me, who walked away victorious.

The crowd was silent as Desmond continued to mock Cody.

Desmond: What we saw that night was the so-called American Nightmare, crying that his dreams to becoming the undisputed champion were shattered, all because of me, right? *Smiles* But nobody really wants to see you holding that title, Pal. Anyways. . . Cody isn't our champion, I'm here to have a word with THE Undisputed Champion.

The crowd oohed as his expression became serious, He stood silently before speaking in the mic again.

Desmond: I'm talking about you, Roman. Where is the tribal chief when I need him?

The crowd cheered as Desmond continued speaking while looking at the ramp in front of him.

Desmond: *Chuckles* Come on, Roman. Get off your throne and come talk to me, face to face. You're not afraid me, Are you?

He has a sinister smile on his face until. . . .

Desmond's smile faded away as Cody made his entrance while glaring at him, He climbed to the ring as Rhodes stared at him and was about to speak until Crowe interrupted him.

Desmond: Hey, now, I said I wanted the tribal Chief, Not the American Nightmare.

Cody: Do you think I'm gonna give up easily? You really think just because you won the rumble, I'll quietly go back in line? . . . . Listen here, you may have won the royal rumble, but that doesn't mean you can just push me aside like I'm nothing. I've worked hard to get where I am, and I'm not going to let you walk in here and take my spot.

Desmond: Go back in line, Codes. I won, accept it. How about you go back to the mid card title picture?

Cody glared at him and was about to say something until Desmond interrupted him again.

Desmond: Go home, Cody. Maybe your wife, Brandi. Can cook a nice meal to calm you down, For now. I have to settle a business.

Cody dropped the mic and shoved Desmond back, Crowe's smile faded away and felt ticked off. Desmond punched him in the face and warned him to stay out of his way as both of them had an intense staredown.

Cody didn't listen and punched him on the face again, Desmond was holding his face until he growled and tackled Cody to the ground and began punching him in anger as Rhodes tried to block his strikes, Desmond pulled Cody back up and lifted him and hit a Final Eclipse on him.

However, Desmond wasn't done yet and carried him again and hit his finisher again as Cody was on the ground, Crowe was breathing heavily and grabbed his mic while placing his foot on Cody's back.

Desmond: Your story is over, Cody. Now it's my time to finish my story!

He stomped on his back as Cody was holding his back, Desmond got on the rope and pointed at the camera.

Desmond: And as for you, Roman. You're not gonna be the new Brock Lesnar, I'm giving you a week to show up, and if you don't, I'll make sure to go after the bloodline and tear them apart. . . Do I have your attention?

He gave a sinister smile and threw the mic on Cody as Desmond's theme song was playing as The Wolverine continued glaring at Cody before looking over to the ramp.

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After a few matches, The Glamorous Mariah May made her entrance as the crowd was mixed with cheers and boos, Mariah smiled as she fixed her hair.

She blew a kiss to the crowd and began walking through the ramp while posing to the camera.

Mariah made it to the ring and smiled at the crowd before she began speaking.

Mariah: Ladies and Gentlemen, Say hello to your future wwe woman's champion, Mariah May.

She smirked as the crowd cheered and booed for her, She fixed her blonde hair and didn't care about the boos that were heard.

Mariah: Boo me all you want, Haters. That just gives me a confident boost, but enough of that, let's get to the real point of why I'm here. . . I'm been keeping my eyes on the prize, And that prize Iyo Sky and her precious little championship. . . I think it would look even prettier around my waist.

Mariah smiled as the crowd continued cheering and booing her, Some didn't want her to take the championship away from Iyo while others were anticipated to see how this goes.

Mariah: Now how about you come out and face me? I promise I won't take the championship from you. . . I'm just gonna save it for the best night.

Mariah had a smirk on her face and saw Liv Morgan coming out as she stood at the entrance ramp and stared at Mariah.

Liv: Stay out of this, Mariah. How about you go back to AEW and face Toni Storm for the championship?

Mariah just stared at her before smiling to herself.

Mariah: Oh, look who it is, Liv Morgan is still oblivious that she didn't win the royal rumble, Get it?

May laughed as Liv was glaring at her and raised her voice on the mic.

Liv: You're not gonna face Iyo Sky, You don't deserve to face her! You might be the winner of the rumble, but you have to go past me before moving forward.

Liv took a few steps closer and continued glaring at her.

Liv: I was so close to winning, but you ruined everything! In fact, you don't even belong here, Mariah. Go back to AEW, Cause WWE is where the best wrestles!

Mariah crossed her arms and tilted her head as Liv and Mariah were glaring at each other until May spoke to her again.

Mariah: Talk all what you want, Liv. But I'll make sure this year will be all about Mariah. And you wouldn't stop me, I'll prevail and will make sure that everyone, including you, will obsess over me.

She smirked as Liv continued staring at her.

Mariah: But that doesn't mean Iyo can sit back and relax, My eyes are still on the prize, and I'll make sure Iyo will step in the ring with me.

Mariah dropped the mic and posed as Liv was glaring at her. Clearly, Morgan wasn't gonna give up easily, Mariah's theme emitted around the arena as both of them had a staredown.

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Backstage, Desmond was watching the promo between Mariah and Liv until it was over, He sipped some water on the bottle and was intrigued by the promo that was cut by Mariah. He also seemed interested in her.

Soon, the next match was happening as Desmond continued watching. However, he smelled a strong scent of perfume as he turned around and saw Mariah walking past him, He looked at her for a moment before turning away.

Mariah turned around and noticed Desmond as her eyes lit up and had a huge smile on her face before walking away.

A/N: Thank you so much for reading!!! And here is a question,

Q: How was the promos? It's my first time after a while, so I hope everyone liked it. 😁

Hope you all enjoyed the chapter! Stay strong!!! :)