CHAPTER 8

''Ok ladies, inside please. Let's not keep Mr. Heyman waiting'' Jimmy said, ushering both myself and Paige into the studio.

''Good luck kid!'' Jimmy whispered in my ear when I walked past him. I nodded thankfully, but nothing was helping my nerves right now as I watched Mr. Heyman take front row seat right by the stage area.

''Don't hold back girl'' Paige whispered in my other ear, and I smiled and nodded at her nervously too.

Just then I noticed a man I didn't recognize coming out of the gents locker room, but the shirt he was wearing I most certainly did recognize. It was the unmistakable black and white pattern of a referee's shirt, accompanied with a whistle round his neck...when did they sneak a ref in here? My goodness, Jimmy didn't mention any of this. Stop panicking Faith! You can do this, you can do this, you can do this...I chanted to myself.

I watched with nervous sweat beads forming on my head, as the ref walked round us all and made his way into the center of the ring.

Everything fell silent.

He then looked toward where Jimmy and Mr. Heyman were sitting, as if waiting for the go ahead or something to start. I looked over too, and saw Mr. Heyman nod his head to the referee, and the referee nod his head back.

''In the left corner, all the way from Norwich England, and weighing in at 120lbs, we have the lovely Paige!'' the referee shouted, taking me by complete surprise as I wasn't at all expecting formal introductions. I turned and watched as Paige did her usual skipping sideways gimmick into the ring, before jumping up on the corner turnbuckle and making her signature pose of flicking her hair back and sticking her tongue out in her bad girl image.

Wow, Paige was even more awesome up close! I gushed in aww.

''And in the right corner, all the way from Dayton Ohio, weighing in at 118lbs, we have the equally lovely Faith!'' the ref shouted looking in my direction...oh shit that's me! I'M Faith!

That's when it dawned on me...I had no freakin' clue what to do! I had never practiced an in ring entrance before...OH GOD, WHY HAD I NEVER PRACTICED AN IN RING ENTRANCE BEFORE! I panicked!

Deciding to just crap in my pants and run with it, I did the first thing that came to mind, by styling a very fancy walk over to the steel steps, then sat on them for a brief moment and crossed my leg over, while blowing the empty audience a flirtacious kiss before I got in the ring...goodness, where the hell did that come from?! I wondered to myself with a slight chuckle.

I snuck a quick peak over at Mr. Heyman to see what he thought, and from the look on his face it seemed he was entertained enough. It of course felt weird doing something like that with no music, but still it was a good start, and a great test to my spontaneity.

The ref suddenly rang the bell, and in an instant Paige's words quickly flashed through my mind ''Don't hold back...'' And I didn't.

I immediately lunged at her with all my might, slamming her face first into the matt as I proceeded to put her in a fierce headlock! Paige looked more impressed than stunned, as she quickly recovered, then flipped her body over using her weight to try and pin me for an early three count. I kicked out just as quickly, then jumped to my feet eyeing her face on. Paige did the same, pacing back and forth while eyeing me up and down also, then smiling a sideways smiled at me as she ran full speed in my direction, before dropkicking me into the corner. I felt my head smack hard against the turnbuckle, it was so quick that it actually took a few seconds for the pain top catch up. When it did...Ow! That freakin' hurt! I moaned quietly to myself.

There was no denying Paige was good, but right now with a career starting audition I was lucky to get a hold of...I had to be better!

I pushed forward and jumped up on the ropes, with the no nonsense intention of luging at her again, but this time she saw me coming and quickly stepped back, not before throwing me forward though with an almighty shove, sending me quickly flying through the opposite ropes, where I landed flat on my face outside the ring as she screamed ''THIS IS MY HOUSE!'' with the loud boom of her voice echoing all round the near empty studio.

Damnt it! I thought, feeling old waves of anger quickly rise to the surface.

This was not looking good. But I had to keep going because because no contract was not an option.

The ref had already started the 10 count, so I quickly I stumbled back up to my feet, and dragged my now very sore body back into the ring just before the 10 count was over...phew! That was close.

Ok Paige, enough of the 'getting to know you' wrestling. Time to step it up a gear!

With an equally fired determination, we both grabbed each other's arms at the same time, but I had managed to get one arm free, as I pulled Paige into me for a wicked clothesline, slamming her head hard into the mat with the impact. I casually stepped onto and over her back, then dragged her by her legs to the center of the ring, where I performed an impressive standing moonsault with ease. I then quickly flipped her over and lifted her leg for the three count, but she kicked out...okay Paige, time for Plan B.

She had already started to struggling up, and I waited 'till she got to her feet, before knocking her back with three heavy slaps across her chest which sent her crashing down again. Then without hesitation, I quickly made my way to the corner turnbuckle and climbed upon the top ropes. Paige had gotten up rather quickly though, and suddenly came charging at me full speed, only to be met with a clean cut sling blade, followed by a vicious dropkick across the ring. That's right, I was in my element now!

Paige instantly went flying backwards, and I watched as her body bounced hard against the ropes, forcing her to fall back down in a dizzy spell. I quickly rushed to pull her back for another three count, but she suddenly kicked me in my face causing me to also fall backwards, as I lay there panting in a heap halfway outside the ring. I annoying heard the ref begin another 10 count on us both, which was enough time to give me a quick breather and analyze my opponent more closely.

I could see her smiling an 'in-ring' venomous smile, and it gave me the strength to push my body up once more and finish the match like I intended with a win. Without a second thought, I stormed over and quickly grabbed Paige by the throat while looking her dead in the eyes ''This may be your house Paige, but it's my ring'' I said, and with that I picked her up high and slammed her back down hard with a hellish powerbomb!

ONE! TWO! THREE!

I WON. I couldn't believe it...I actually won!!

The ref ran over to me and held my hand high while Jimmy and Mr. Heyman both stood up to applaud.

''Faith get over here'' Jimmy boomed at me.

I made my way to the steps, still breathing heavily, but not before looking back at Paige who had gotten to her feet now.

''Nice job newby, I like your style'' she winked over at me ''Hope to see you soon babe'' she smiled with her fingers crossed, as she stepped out of the ring on the opposite side.

''Thanks'' I smiled back with a wink of my own, praying to every god that I'd done enough to impress Mr. Heyman, and hopefully have my dream of becoming a wwe superstar come true.

''Hey'' I smiled, making my way over to where Jimmy and Mr. Heyman were. Jimmy politely handed me a towel to wipe my face, and I quickly did, then stood looking at them him expectantly ''You did good out there Kid'' he whispered proudly to me.

I smiled happily at him, then quickly turned to look at Mr. Heyman, feeling anxious to hear what he thought of me. He was on his phone talking business, but he quickly finished his conversation and came over to us.

''Sorry about that'' he said politely ''well...she can indeed walk the walk'' he smiled looking at me directly. I felt so proud, but still so nervous. Even though I had won, it all came down to this moment.

My future was now in the hands of one Mr. Paul Heyman, and I prayed one last time that I had done enough to impress him into signing me.

''First off, I want congratulate you on your win. I know Paige is quite a tough competitor, but you definitely proved yourself out there. You impressed me Miss Melrose'' Mr. Heyman said cooly. ''I need to go now and do some talking with my people, but I promise will be in touch very soon. In the meantime however, you're in good hands with Jimmy over here'' he smiled, then turned and gave Jimmy one last hug, slipping him a quiet word in his ear, which I made a mental note to try and grill Jimmy into telling me late on.

I watched as Mr. Heyman headed out the studio doors and into a limo waiting outside, which I could I could see Paige already waiting inside for him.

I felt a little relaxed after seeing them both drive off, the pressure wasn't on anymore to impress, but now the real pressure was on to know whether he would sign me or not.

I turned and looked at Jimmy ''I will be in touch?' That's it? That's all he leaves me with?''

Jimmy put his big arm round my shoulder, and pulled me towards him in comfort ''You did amazing today kid, and no matter what happens in the future, I want you to remember that okay?'' he said reassuringly.

''Okay'' I said, resting my head on his arm.

I guess I got my hopes up prematurely, expecting I was that good that Mr. Heyman would sign me right there and then. That's not how it works is it? I would need to be patient. And in the meantime, maybe take my own advice and just have a little Faith...

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