10 years ago...

Anthony had been waiting for this moment all year. He was gonna ask Sasha to be his girlfriend tonight. He had asked her to be his date to prom, and decided it was time to take their 2 years of friendship to the next step. He was waiting outside the prom hall in a snappy looking suit, where he would meet Sasha. And when she finally arrived... Anthony's jaw dropped. There she stood in all her beauty, in a blue sparkly dress complete with matching heels and a purse.

Anthony: Holy...

Sasha: Hey, Ant.

Anthony: You look... sensational!

Sasha: Thanks, bestie! You look pretty smart yourself!

Anthony felt his cheeks going red as Sasha grabbed his hand.

Sasha: Come on, you, let's go!

They proceeded into the main hall, where they met all their friends and enjoyed their night. They took amazing pictures of themselves with everyone, including Sasha's best friends, Lizzie and Hayley, and Anthony's best friends, Sean and Joseph. The boys were hounding him, constantly pestering him about when he was gonna ask Sasha to be his girlfriend. As the night eventually came to a conclusion, Anthony took her home, and when they got her front door, he decided to finally ask her the question.

Anthony: Before you go in, Sash, there's... something I've been wanting to say to you for a while now...

Sasha: Which is what?

Anthony: Sasha, I'll get straight to the point. I like you. As in like you more than a friend. After getting to know you over the past year, I feel like I know everything about you... and I want to be with you, as in boyfriend and girlfriend... so will you be my girlfriend?

Sasha just sat there in complete silence, also in shock as to what she had just heard. After a few moments of utter silence, as Anthony waited for a response, she then answered him.

Sasha: Listen, Anthony, I understand that we have been good friends since the day I started, but truth be told, I'm not looking for a relationship right now... so I'm sorry, but my answer is no.

Anthony looked absolutely flabbergasted as to what she had said to him. He immediately turned away from her, and felt tears start to well up in his eyes.

Sasha: Anthony... I'm sorry. I just-

Anthony: Forget it. Just go. Please. I need to be alone right now.

Sasha: But-

Anthony: I mean it, Sasha. Go.

As she felt tears start to form in her eyes too, Sasha got out of his car and shut the door behind her. She then saw Anthony speed off into the distance, as she broke down in tears.

Sasha: What have I done? 

As Anthony's car soon vanished from her sight, she dragged herself towards her house, made her way to her bedroom, and locked the door behind her. She wanted to be alone. As she laid there on her bed, she unlocked her phone, and bought up a picture of her and Anthony together.

Sasha: I've just made the worst mistake of my life...

She continuously stared at the photo, as more tears began to flow.

Sasha: I love you, Anthony.

Meanwhile...

Anthony had just got home and went straight up to his room, not caring for his mum, dad, and sister, Jess, trying to talk to him.

Anthony: Why do I even bother...

Jess noticed him walk upstairs, and decided to follow him and see what was wrong.

Jess: Bro? It's me, wanna talk?

Anthony: No. Leave me alone.

Jess: Come on, bro... just talk to me...

Anthony: Fine...

Anthony opened the door, and let his sister in.

Jess: Now, tell me what's wrong...

Anthony: S-she... rejected me...

Jess: You tried to ask Sasha out, didn't you?

Anthony: Yeah... and she said no.

Jess: Well, if you want my advice, move on. Find something else to do.

It was at that moment that Anthony had an idea. He had spent his entire childhood watching wrestling, WWE in particular, with the likes of Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton, Jeff Hardy, and his two main idols, Kurt Angle and Edge. And now, he might just have the chance to live his dreams.

Anthony: You're right, and I think I know what to do to take my mind off it... I'm gonna be a professional wrestler.

Over the next few months, Anthony would spend his days watching wrestling matches and focusing on improving his physique at the gym, before signing up to a small wrestling promotion on the other side of town. And from then on, he would go on to win multiple championships before being spotted by a scout working for TNA, roughly 2 years later. 

Following negotiations, he would sign for them and over the next 4 years, not only would he become the Silent Assassin, but he would be even more successful. He would win the X-Division championship twice, the tag team titles 4 times, with AJ Styles three times, and Bobby Roode once. And also, Anthony would go on to beat Abyss for the TNA World Championship in a brutal Monster's Ball match. His last match would be at Slammiversary, in a No Disqualification, Career vs World Title rematch against James Storm, which he lost.

He then departed for Japan, to perform in NJPW for the next 4 years, where he had some of the best matches of his career, against some of the greats, like Kenny Omega, Cody Rhodes, and importantly, a 6 star match against Adam Cole for the world title. He would then leave the company following his contract expiring, and at his last show, was noticed by none other than Matt Bloom, a WWE scout.

Matt: So you must be Anthony Jenkins, am I right?

Keeping to his persona, he simply nodded to his question.

Matt: Matt Bloom, WWE scout. Following recent reports from around the world, I've been sent here to scout you, as per Vince McMahon and Triple H requested.

Anthony: Wow, WWE...

Matt: And I have to say, I like what I've seen from you, and if it's possible, I would like you to come and meet up with me, Hunter, and Vince to discuss a potential contract.

Anthony: A-are you serious?

Matt: As serious as I can be. Here's my card, give me a call when you're ready to discuss terms. WWE is waiting for you.

Matt then gave Anthony his card with his phone number as he left... with Anthony thinking about his next career move...

A week later, at WWE HQ...

Anthony was in Vince's office, with Vince presenting a contract for the Brit, along with Hunter and Matt.

Vince: So just sign here, and you will become an official member of the WWE roster.

Anthony's hand shook as he held the pen in his hand and glanced over the contract, his mind blown that he had finally made it to the big leagues. He took a deep breath and signed the contract, then shook the hands of all 3 gentlemen, before discussing his role with Hunter.

Vince: You've got big things in your future, kid.

Matt: Congratulations, Anthony.

Hunter: Now, since you're already a veteran in this wrestling business, and since your "Silent Assassin" gimmick played off really well in other promotions, there's no need for you to go to NXT, you're going straight to the main roster, with the same gimmick.

Anthony: Okay then, that's brilliant.

Hunter: All that's left for you is to choose when you'd like to make your debut, and which brand you'd like to be on. So, what'll it be? Raw or Smackdown Live?

Anthony: Well, I may have always hated Mondays, but I'll go for the red brand, cos I want to make them worth my while.

Hunter: Raw it is... and also, did you want to have a ring name, or nickname?

Anthony: To be honest, I'd just want to keep my nickname of "The Silent Assassin."

Hunter: Okay, we've sorted that out, now it's just the matter of your debut.

Anthony: Well, since the Royal Rumble is coming up, I'd quite like to debut there and then.

Hunter: Okay then, until that day, the only job for you is to keep quiet to the media. You are free to tell close friends and family though.

Anthony: That I can do, no probs.

Hunter: Okay then, see you in 2 weeks for the Rumble. And one last thing...

Hunter stuck his hand out, and Anthony shook it.

Hunter: Welcome to WWE...