February 16 2024

A week has passed since Desmond's vicious attack on Jimmy and Solo, leaving the WWE universe shocked and awaited for Roman's response. Desmond issued another warning, demanding that The Tribal Chief show up on Smackdown to face him. Today was friday night's smackdown, and the fans wonder what will happen tonight. Will Roman finally step up and confront Desmond?

Soon after one of the matches was done, the crowd waited for the next match until a familiar theme song started playing as the crowd electrified.

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It was the Tribal Chief, He finally made his appearance to confront the Wolverine, Roman looked really angry as he began looking around as the crowd continued screaming for him, Reigns made his way to the ring and told them to close his music and just like that, his theme stopped playing.

Roman was silent. However, his eyes were filled with anger after what Desmond did to Solo and Jimmy last week. Paul Heyman wanted to say something on the microphone, but Reigns told him to stay quiet as Paul was nervous and nodded.

Roman took the microphone from Paul's hand and continued looking around the arena as the crowd was anxious until Reigns said something.

Roman: Well, Desmond, you wanted me here, so here I am.

The crowd watched in silence as Roman stared in anger, waiting for Desmond to make his appearance, Paul stood back and looked at Roman until. . . . .

Roman clenched his fist as Desmond walked out as the crowd were anxious but excited to see what happens, Desmond made his way to the ring and began throwing his microphone up in the air and looked at Roman.

Reigns and Crowe were glaring at each other until Desmond finally said something.

Desmond: You finally decided to show up, huh? Right after, I destroyed Jimmy and Solo last week.

Roman clenched his fist and continued glaring at Desmond as the tension in the air began to get intense.

Roman: You think you're untouchable, huh? Do you think you can mess with my family and get away with it?

Desmond: *Smirks* I warned you, but you took it as a joke, so i proved it last week.

Roman: Desmond. . . You crossed a line that you can't come back from

His voice showed anger and coldness as Desmond laughed it off and continued staring at Roman, Heyman noticed the tension between them as he tried to calm the chief down

Desmond: Oh, I did, but nothing is gonna stop us now. It's me and you in the ring and what I want. . . Is your championship.

Roman: *Grits teeth* You think it's easy? Coming up to my face and demanding my championship? No, no, no. . . . That's not how it works. You think you can just walk up, disrespect me, hurt my family, and then demand my title? This isn't some game, Desmond. That title isn't just something you can take. It's earned

He leaned towards his face as Desmond was glaring at him with a hint of seriousness before Crowe leaned back.

Desmond: You know, someone once said. . . The only way to get a message through to someone like you. . . is to strike where it hurts the most. And let me tell you something, that title isn't just a belt. It's your pride, your power, your proof that you're the Tribal Chief. Without it, you're nothing.

Roman continued glaring at him as Paul was feeling anxious and scared about what was happening, There was a moment of silence as the crowd was screaming and were anticipated.

Desmond: *Chuckles* Besides, when i get my hands on your title by wrestlemania, I'll be known as the man who put the Tribal Chief on his knees.

The crowd oohed as Paul was shocked by the disrespect, Roman continued glaring at Desmond until. . . .

Roman just stared while Desmond facepalmed and looked annoyed as Cody ran inside the ring and yelled at someone to cut the music, Desmond and Roman looked at him.

Cody: You think this is over, Crowe? Do you think i will forget about what you took from me!?

Desmond yawned and stared at him as Cody looked annoyed at his attitude, Roman was even more annoyed, wondering why Cody even showed up in the first place.

Cody: I was supposed to be the one standing here. I was supposed to finish my story to get my chance at the title. And then you. . . you came in and tore it all apart. You didn't just take my dream, Desmond. You stole it!

Desmond: Oh, I know, Cody. That's what makes this so satisfying. You call it a dream, I call it an opportunity. And I was just the better man that night.

He smirked as Cody was glaring at him as Roman was staring at both of them until. . . .

The crowd began screaming as everyone turned around and saw The Rock making his entrance as his theme song immediately stopped, and he began speaking while walking down the ramp.

The Rock: Now, Cody, I get what you want, You want the title, but here you are, week after week, whining like you got rejected by your prom date!

Cody was shocked as Desmond was controlling his laughter while Roman and Paul were just staring. Rhodes tried to speak, but Rock stopped him again.

The Rock: Ah, Don't even start, Cody. You can bring your family, your dreams, your little catchphrases, but unless you've got something real to say, then The Rock says. . . Know your role and shut your mouth!

Desmond laughed as Roman smirked a little, Cody was glaring at Rock before he looked at Desmond, who was still laughing as Rhodes glared again

The Rock finally turned his attention to Desmond, his face filled with anger.

The Rock: And you, Desmond Crowe. The Rock's got a bone to pick with you. Do you think it's really funny, taking cheap shots at Jimmy and Solo? The Rock isn't laughing. You messed with family, my family.

Desmond stopped laughing and tilted his head as The Rock was glaring at him, He was about to enter the ring until Desmond stopped him.

Desmond: Hey, Hey. How about you go back to Hollywood? Oh wait, I forgot, your movies flopped, and that's why you returned to WWE

The crowd was shocked and began screaming as the rock's eyes widened.

Desmond: That's right! The Rock thinks he's some kind of big-shot, but let's be honest, you've been more of a box office bomb than a blockbuster lately. That's why you're back here, isn't it?

The rock glared at him and got in the ring as the men began staring at each other,

The Rock: How dare you disrespect-

Desmond: By the way, my great grandmother, who is ninety-nine years old, says she hated Black Adam movie, That shows how terrible you are.

The rock was silent and clenched his fist as Cody was staring at both of them while Roman was watching what was happening.

Cody: You're not taking this seriously, Crowe-

Desmond: Oh, shut up, Cody. I'm surrounded by wannabes and a washed-up legend.

He snapped his finger and pointed at Rock.

Desmond: Here, We got this guy who was the main reason why James Gunn decided to reboot the DCEU.

The crowd screamed as The Rock stared in anger and shock.

Desmond: *Points at Cody* Then we got this guy who's crying that he didn't get to finish his story and his idiotic fans are crying as well. *Looks at the crowd* Yeah, I'm talking about you!

Cody glared at him as Desmond pointed at Roman.

Desmond: And we got this guy who's just lazy.

Roman glared at him until Desmond pointed at Heyman as Paul was confused.

Desmond: Oh, can't forget about you, Paul. I just wanna beat you up.

Heyman looked scared and stepped back as everyone was glaring at each other, and the tension in the air was intense, There was a moment of silence as the crowd was screaming at this intense moment.

Cody: You really think you're tough, huh? You're not even championship material, The only one that gets to hold it is someone who worked hard, someone's blood, sweat, and sacrifice, like me! . . . . It's not easy to walk in this ring and ask what you want. I'm not gonna let you take away my opportunity.

He walked towards Desmond, not accepting defeat as Crowe was glaring at him while The Rock and Roman were staring at them.

Cody: If you really have the guts, then challenge me, I want to face you at Elimination Chamber, and there is turning back.

Desmond just stared at him before nodding his head.

Desmond: Fine, I accept. And I'll put my royal rumble win on the line, If I win, I got straight to wrestlemania, If I lose. . . Then you're going to wrestlemania.

Cody nodded and accepted the challenge as the two continued glaring at each other Cody and Desmond looked at Roman and his championship, The Tribal Chief stared at them, showing coldness. He was ready to face one of them.

The Rock was staring at them, But he was mostly glaring at Desmond. . . He wasn't done with him.

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Iyo Sky successfully defended her championship against Tiffany Stratton as her theme song was playing, Iyo was holding the woman's title while looking around until. . .

Iyo turned around and heard Mariah's theme as the crowd began cheering and booing as Mariah walked out and had a smile on her face.

She crossed her arms and smirked as Iyo was glaring at her as Mariah blew a kiss to Iyo and waved at her as Sky continued staring at her, There was already some tension between them as Mariah pointed at Iyo's championship.

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Desmond was seen leaving the arena as he was texting someone on the phone, He heard laughter and turned around to see Mariah May and her friend.

Mariah: Oh hey, Desmond! Didn't see you there.

Desmond: *Smiles* Hi Mariah and Hey Danielle.

It was Danielle Vidot (Harley Cameron), is a singer and AEW wrestler. Her and Mariah are really good friends.

Harley: *Smiles* Hey Desmond, Good to see you.

Desmond: So what were you two laughing about?

Mariah; Oh nothing, We were just cracking some jokes.

Harley: Also, we are going to flim a Tik Tok.

Desmond: Oooh, Sounds fun. Hope you two will have fun.

Mariah: *Winks* Make sure to check it.

Desmond: *Chuckles* Sure, I'll do that.

Harley: You should totally join us! We could use someone like you.

Mariah: Especially your charisma. Imagine the likes we'd get.

Desmond; I'm not really into these kind of things, haha.

Mariah: It's not all about dancing, We could do different things.

Desmond: Hmm, I'll consider that. For now, You two have fun.

Harley: Alright, Bye! Take care.

Mariah: See you next week, Handsome.

Desmond chuckled as Mariah and Harley walked away as Crowe was looking at Mariah.

Desmond: She seems really fun. . . I should really talk to her more often.

Meanwhile, Mariah and Harley were making their way out of the arena, wanting to head back to the hotel and flim their tik tok video.

Mariah: I'm excited for this.

Harley: Same here, By the way, I noticed you were flirting with Desmond.

Mariah: *Smiles* Oh really? That wasn't my intention.

Harley: Clearly it was, It looks like you wanted to make a move.

Mariah: Maybe i do.

She smirked and bit her finger as Harley chuckled and rolled her eyes and began driving the car as Mariah continued thinking about Desmond.

A/N: Thank you so much for reading and stay strong!!! :)