Post by Samuel Chatman on Aug 28, 2022 20:54:17 GMT -5
Life had been going well for the Ramsey Family lately. Todrick and Austin were tag team champions in OPW and were seen as a force to be reckoned with in the wrestling community. They were headliners, and why wouldn’t they be? They had been putting in the hard work that was required to be at the top of the mountain against some pretty fierce competition. But as the old adage goes, winning the championship is easy, but keeping it, is another thing entirely.
The two had been out shopping for a wedding gift for Atara Themis and James Raven all day, and Austin was cranky. He didn’t like long shopping trips, and this had turned into an all-day event because a gift for JMont and Mia was also being fussed over by Todrick. They wouldn’t be able to make it to the wedding due to other commitments, but they would definitely make up for it with a lovely gift.
Austin sat down in the shoe department and began playing with his phone while Todrick walked up and down the aisles of Saks, looking for the perfect gift. She thought about when she used to do this with her opponent in her upcoming Xtradition Title Match and the current champion Miss Michelle. The two of them loved to go shopping together, but this week they were not pals. There had been many epic battles between the two in FIGHT! NYC, and this was going to be no exception. There was also going to be a new variable in this match, AdrennaLynn was going to be in this triple threat match for the championship.
She was undoubtedly going to be out for blood because it was Todrick and Austin that dethroned her and her former partner, Lisa Marie Ashton. She would not want to suffer defeat at the hands of her two biggest rivals. She had been having issues with both ladies prior to her epic defeat at Showcase 36, so she would not be an easy mark in this match. Todrick had never been a double champion before, and while she loved teaming with her husband each week, a win here would remind the world that she was the real deal in singles competition, that she hadn’t lost her magic touch.
She had given up a lot to form this team because she was read hot when FIGHT closed its doors with the first clean pin over Chris Page, not a feat that many in this entire industry could boast about. She had remained humble throughout it all, and the companies came to court her when she was a free agent. She had never experienced that before because everyone was always recruiting those around her, but this felt good; it felt right. She had worked just as hard as Samuel Chatman, Akasha Monroe, and even her husband, who was good for ratings.
The fact that she was being placed in championship matches so quickly after OPW relaunched showed the world why Johnny Styles had gone out of his way to recruit her. It wasn’t just for the ratings or her following on social media; hell, OPW wasn’t even on social media until just recently. It was because of her talent. She worked hard and showed up each and every week, and left everything she had in that ring. To watch a match that she was in was to watch a work of art. She prided herself on that, and the fans deserved that. This match was going to be no different. This match was her against two of the best in that locker room and a chance for her to become a double champion.
Sometimes it seemed that Michelle was only in this to tell the world that she was a champion; Toddy didn’t feel the need to do that because they could see that she was a champion. She carried herself as such; she had the poise and regalness about her that entered the room as she did and was noticed before she ever parted her lips to speak. She walked with the confidence of a champion, which had taken her a long time to develop. It wasn’t an act for her; this was in her DNA now. She had done the work and reaped the rewards, and her match would be no different.
She had been putting in the work with Austin doing ring training and her gymnastics coach as well. She wanted to combine her wrestling and gymnastics skills in a way that would make her stand out from the pack. In truth, it was probably what had gotten her into this match, to begin with. Sure this was a great sell on paper because of the recent history between these three ladies, but it was also what they would bring to the match.
Austin looked up at his wife and saw her daydreaming and knew this was his chance to get out of this and go elsewhere. He stood up, walked over to his wife, and tapped her shoulder.
Austin Ramsey: “Hey Babe, you ready to go? I’m hungry and need something to eat.”
Todrick came back to reality and looked at her husband.
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “Sure thing, Babe. Let’s get out of here.”
Austin took her hand, and they left the store. Some fans recognized the pair in the parking lot, and they stopped and posed for pictures and autographs. Austin opened her car door and closed it once she got in. He walked around to the driver’s side door and got in. He leaned over and kissed her and then started the car.
Austin Ramsey: “What’s on that beautiful mind of yours, wife?”
Todrick-Tabor Ramsey: “Thinking about my upcoming Xtradition Title match. I’m definitely in for one hell of a match. Michelle and AdrennaLynn are going to come at me with all they’ve got. I hold some pretty big wins over them in the last few weeks, which means I’m the one to watch in this match. To be honest, neither one can afford to lose this match against me with how things have been going in OPW. I don’t intend to lose either, so that means we will have to fight to the very bitter end, and I will see my hand raised in victory at the end of that match. I’m just visualizing it so that it will come true.”
Austin takes her hand in his and nods. He would have his own match against their partners or, in AdrennaLynn’s case, former partner earlier that night. He was happy for his wife that she was getting such an amazing opportunity, which lifted some of his guilt about asking her to walk away from her blazing singles career. He gave her hand a squeeze, and the two drove in silence. Once they arrived at this cute little Greek restaurant, Todrick smiled. It was Austin’s way of saying that he was sorry for being cranky all day about the gift shopping for The Ravens, and this was him showing tribute to Atara’s heritage. Ever the gentlemen, he opened her door and helped her out of the car. He took her hand and led her to the front door, and opened it for her.
Todrick fell into her thoughts again, “How did I ever get so lucky? Here I am with the man of my dreams, a match that can make my dreams come true coming up, and surrounded by people who love me. I truly am the luckiest girl in the world.” The lovebirds were led to a cute corner booth that was illuminated by the beautiful candles on the table. The artwork on the walls was exquisite. Austin ordered a bottle of wine and then stared at the menu. Todrick stared at him with love in her eyes. He looked up at her and smiled.
Austin Ramsey: “What?”
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “Nothing, just wanted to look at you, is all.”
Austin Ramsey: “Well, you’ve seen me; you haven’t seen the menu yet.”
They both laughed, and Toddy picked up her menu. The waiter came back with their wine and poured the glasses. He couldn’t help but notice how in love the couple was and that brought a smile to his face. He had been struggling with his own sexuality, and seeing them gave him hope. The pair of champions were doing what champions are supposed to do, inspire others. After he took their orders and left the table, Toddy picked up her glass and proposed a toast.
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “Here’s to us, Baby, this journey has been crazy for the two of us, but there is no one I’d rather have by my side. When I win the XtraditioN title, I want you to come down to the ring and celebrate with me.”
Austin smiled, and they clinked glasses and took a sip.
Austin Ramsey: “I’ll always be right by your side. There is nothing in this world that could stop me.”
The rest of their night was just as amazing. Sadly, Austin had to work at the Velvet Rabbit later, so after dinner, the couple headed to the fourth floor, where Austin was the manager, and Todrick sat behind his desk as he went off making his rounds on the floor. She spent many nights in this very seat or napping on the couch in his office. She pulled out her phone and scrolled through Twitter for a bit, then she went on Instagram and decided to go live to address her Rockstars.
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “Hey Rockstars! I’m down at the Velvet Rabbit tonight, and I feel like I’m on top of the world, and I wanted to share that with you. There are so many good things happening in my life. My relationship with Austin is stronger than ever, the twins are doing just fine, and we cannot wait for their arrival in January. We are still your reigning OPW Immortal Tag Team Champions. I am looking to add one more title to my collection, the XtraditioN title, when I face Miss Michelle and AdrennaLynn in a triple threat match at Showcase 38 at Yankee Stadium.
In the last few weeks, you’ve seen e in some pretty interesting situations with both of these ladies, and they certainly do not care for one another, so this match will not be for the weak at heart. I can assure you that we will do our best to leave the other two incapacitated long enough to secure the victory in this match. Michelle and I have been down this road before, so you know the caliber of match we put on against one another, but now you add another wild card in the mix, and it will only be elevated.
I want to warn you right up front that you won’t be seeing the bubbly girl that hesitates because she doesn’t want to hurt her friend; oh no, that girl is gone. You will see a girl who employs strength, willpower, intelligence, and flexibility to win this match. You have to be smart in a match like this. AdrennaLynn is not known for that when she is in the ring, so let her and Michelle kill each other for all I care; I will wait and sweep in at the right moment and cause utter havoc and take the match for myself.
Why waste my talent, uniqueness, charm, and charisma when I don’t have to? Staying out of harm's way is just an intelligent strategy. But that won’t be my only form of strategy because these two are veterans in this business, and they may have the same idea. Then it becomes a matter of wits, stamina, and endurance, all of which I possess in droves, honey. Ask my husband if you need a receipt.”
Todrick winks at the camera and giggles.
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “I’ve been putting in time at the gym and on the gymnastics floor to give these girls a run for their money, and I know that I am ready. I was born ready, and Johnny Styles told the entire roster to step up or get out at the last showcase, and that is just what I’m going to do. I will not stop until my hand is raised in victory or I can no longer stand at the end of this match. One thing is that everyone in the arena and watching at home will know exactly how much this match, the title, and this business means to me.
Michelle talks a lot, and sure, she has the skills to back it up, but lately, it has been all talk. Since I arrived at OPW, I have bested both of my opponents every week. I have fought off the sneak attacks and direct attacks, pinned their shoulders to the mat and scored pinfall victories over them. I got them girls shook, honey. Don’t you dare believe otherwise. They should be, though, to borrow a lyric from Alicia Keys, “This Girl Is On Fire”. I am the girl in that entire locker room to beat to beat right now, and there is no derailing this train in the tarot cards.
So, ladies, lace up your boots, put on your best attire, and let me do what make-up fails to do and make you look good. Perhaps, that will make your defeat at my hands, yet again, a little easier. After all, you both know that my star burns the brightest out of the three of us. I will have it all, and I will again show the world that I am the stuff champions are made of. Something our current champion has been failing at for quite a while.
The people have spoken, and they want a real champion, and I will give them that. You two could never. But words are just words, I’m a woman of action, so I’ll see you both soon. Muah.”
Todrick stops the recording and posts to her account. Austin comes into the office and looks at his watch.
Austin Ramsey: “Babe, we got some extra time before we open, and I was thinking…”
Todrick knows what he wants, stands up, and begins removing articles of clothing as she makes her way towards the couch. The two meet and share a kiss as the scene fades into darkness.
The two had been out shopping for a wedding gift for Atara Themis and James Raven all day, and Austin was cranky. He didn’t like long shopping trips, and this had turned into an all-day event because a gift for JMont and Mia was also being fussed over by Todrick. They wouldn’t be able to make it to the wedding due to other commitments, but they would definitely make up for it with a lovely gift.
Austin sat down in the shoe department and began playing with his phone while Todrick walked up and down the aisles of Saks, looking for the perfect gift. She thought about when she used to do this with her opponent in her upcoming Xtradition Title Match and the current champion Miss Michelle. The two of them loved to go shopping together, but this week they were not pals. There had been many epic battles between the two in FIGHT! NYC, and this was going to be no exception. There was also going to be a new variable in this match, AdrennaLynn was going to be in this triple threat match for the championship.
She was undoubtedly going to be out for blood because it was Todrick and Austin that dethroned her and her former partner, Lisa Marie Ashton. She would not want to suffer defeat at the hands of her two biggest rivals. She had been having issues with both ladies prior to her epic defeat at Showcase 36, so she would not be an easy mark in this match. Todrick had never been a double champion before, and while she loved teaming with her husband each week, a win here would remind the world that she was the real deal in singles competition, that she hadn’t lost her magic touch.
She had given up a lot to form this team because she was read hot when FIGHT closed its doors with the first clean pin over Chris Page, not a feat that many in this entire industry could boast about. She had remained humble throughout it all, and the companies came to court her when she was a free agent. She had never experienced that before because everyone was always recruiting those around her, but this felt good; it felt right. She had worked just as hard as Samuel Chatman, Akasha Monroe, and even her husband, who was good for ratings.
The fact that she was being placed in championship matches so quickly after OPW relaunched showed the world why Johnny Styles had gone out of his way to recruit her. It wasn’t just for the ratings or her following on social media; hell, OPW wasn’t even on social media until just recently. It was because of her talent. She worked hard and showed up each and every week, and left everything she had in that ring. To watch a match that she was in was to watch a work of art. She prided herself on that, and the fans deserved that. This match was going to be no different. This match was her against two of the best in that locker room and a chance for her to become a double champion.
Sometimes it seemed that Michelle was only in this to tell the world that she was a champion; Toddy didn’t feel the need to do that because they could see that she was a champion. She carried herself as such; she had the poise and regalness about her that entered the room as she did and was noticed before she ever parted her lips to speak. She walked with the confidence of a champion, which had taken her a long time to develop. It wasn’t an act for her; this was in her DNA now. She had done the work and reaped the rewards, and her match would be no different.
She had been putting in the work with Austin doing ring training and her gymnastics coach as well. She wanted to combine her wrestling and gymnastics skills in a way that would make her stand out from the pack. In truth, it was probably what had gotten her into this match, to begin with. Sure this was a great sell on paper because of the recent history between these three ladies, but it was also what they would bring to the match.
Austin looked up at his wife and saw her daydreaming and knew this was his chance to get out of this and go elsewhere. He stood up, walked over to his wife, and tapped her shoulder.
Austin Ramsey: “Hey Babe, you ready to go? I’m hungry and need something to eat.”
Todrick came back to reality and looked at her husband.
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “Sure thing, Babe. Let’s get out of here.”
Austin took her hand, and they left the store. Some fans recognized the pair in the parking lot, and they stopped and posed for pictures and autographs. Austin opened her car door and closed it once she got in. He walked around to the driver’s side door and got in. He leaned over and kissed her and then started the car.
Austin Ramsey: “What’s on that beautiful mind of yours, wife?”
Todrick-Tabor Ramsey: “Thinking about my upcoming Xtradition Title match. I’m definitely in for one hell of a match. Michelle and AdrennaLynn are going to come at me with all they’ve got. I hold some pretty big wins over them in the last few weeks, which means I’m the one to watch in this match. To be honest, neither one can afford to lose this match against me with how things have been going in OPW. I don’t intend to lose either, so that means we will have to fight to the very bitter end, and I will see my hand raised in victory at the end of that match. I’m just visualizing it so that it will come true.”
Austin takes her hand in his and nods. He would have his own match against their partners or, in AdrennaLynn’s case, former partner earlier that night. He was happy for his wife that she was getting such an amazing opportunity, which lifted some of his guilt about asking her to walk away from her blazing singles career. He gave her hand a squeeze, and the two drove in silence. Once they arrived at this cute little Greek restaurant, Todrick smiled. It was Austin’s way of saying that he was sorry for being cranky all day about the gift shopping for The Ravens, and this was him showing tribute to Atara’s heritage. Ever the gentlemen, he opened her door and helped her out of the car. He took her hand and led her to the front door, and opened it for her.
Todrick fell into her thoughts again, “How did I ever get so lucky? Here I am with the man of my dreams, a match that can make my dreams come true coming up, and surrounded by people who love me. I truly am the luckiest girl in the world.” The lovebirds were led to a cute corner booth that was illuminated by the beautiful candles on the table. The artwork on the walls was exquisite. Austin ordered a bottle of wine and then stared at the menu. Todrick stared at him with love in her eyes. He looked up at her and smiled.
Austin Ramsey: “What?”
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “Nothing, just wanted to look at you, is all.”
Austin Ramsey: “Well, you’ve seen me; you haven’t seen the menu yet.”
They both laughed, and Toddy picked up her menu. The waiter came back with their wine and poured the glasses. He couldn’t help but notice how in love the couple was and that brought a smile to his face. He had been struggling with his own sexuality, and seeing them gave him hope. The pair of champions were doing what champions are supposed to do, inspire others. After he took their orders and left the table, Toddy picked up her glass and proposed a toast.
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “Here’s to us, Baby, this journey has been crazy for the two of us, but there is no one I’d rather have by my side. When I win the XtraditioN title, I want you to come down to the ring and celebrate with me.”
Austin smiled, and they clinked glasses and took a sip.
Austin Ramsey: “I’ll always be right by your side. There is nothing in this world that could stop me.”
The rest of their night was just as amazing. Sadly, Austin had to work at the Velvet Rabbit later, so after dinner, the couple headed to the fourth floor, where Austin was the manager, and Todrick sat behind his desk as he went off making his rounds on the floor. She spent many nights in this very seat or napping on the couch in his office. She pulled out her phone and scrolled through Twitter for a bit, then she went on Instagram and decided to go live to address her Rockstars.
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “Hey Rockstars! I’m down at the Velvet Rabbit tonight, and I feel like I’m on top of the world, and I wanted to share that with you. There are so many good things happening in my life. My relationship with Austin is stronger than ever, the twins are doing just fine, and we cannot wait for their arrival in January. We are still your reigning OPW Immortal Tag Team Champions. I am looking to add one more title to my collection, the XtraditioN title, when I face Miss Michelle and AdrennaLynn in a triple threat match at Showcase 38 at Yankee Stadium.
In the last few weeks, you’ve seen e in some pretty interesting situations with both of these ladies, and they certainly do not care for one another, so this match will not be for the weak at heart. I can assure you that we will do our best to leave the other two incapacitated long enough to secure the victory in this match. Michelle and I have been down this road before, so you know the caliber of match we put on against one another, but now you add another wild card in the mix, and it will only be elevated.
I want to warn you right up front that you won’t be seeing the bubbly girl that hesitates because she doesn’t want to hurt her friend; oh no, that girl is gone. You will see a girl who employs strength, willpower, intelligence, and flexibility to win this match. You have to be smart in a match like this. AdrennaLynn is not known for that when she is in the ring, so let her and Michelle kill each other for all I care; I will wait and sweep in at the right moment and cause utter havoc and take the match for myself.
Why waste my talent, uniqueness, charm, and charisma when I don’t have to? Staying out of harm's way is just an intelligent strategy. But that won’t be my only form of strategy because these two are veterans in this business, and they may have the same idea. Then it becomes a matter of wits, stamina, and endurance, all of which I possess in droves, honey. Ask my husband if you need a receipt.”
Todrick winks at the camera and giggles.
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “I’ve been putting in time at the gym and on the gymnastics floor to give these girls a run for their money, and I know that I am ready. I was born ready, and Johnny Styles told the entire roster to step up or get out at the last showcase, and that is just what I’m going to do. I will not stop until my hand is raised in victory or I can no longer stand at the end of this match. One thing is that everyone in the arena and watching at home will know exactly how much this match, the title, and this business means to me.
Michelle talks a lot, and sure, she has the skills to back it up, but lately, it has been all talk. Since I arrived at OPW, I have bested both of my opponents every week. I have fought off the sneak attacks and direct attacks, pinned their shoulders to the mat and scored pinfall victories over them. I got them girls shook, honey. Don’t you dare believe otherwise. They should be, though, to borrow a lyric from Alicia Keys, “This Girl Is On Fire”. I am the girl in that entire locker room to beat to beat right now, and there is no derailing this train in the tarot cards.
So, ladies, lace up your boots, put on your best attire, and let me do what make-up fails to do and make you look good. Perhaps, that will make your defeat at my hands, yet again, a little easier. After all, you both know that my star burns the brightest out of the three of us. I will have it all, and I will again show the world that I am the stuff champions are made of. Something our current champion has been failing at for quite a while.
The people have spoken, and they want a real champion, and I will give them that. You two could never. But words are just words, I’m a woman of action, so I’ll see you both soon. Muah.”
Todrick stops the recording and posts to her account. Austin comes into the office and looks at his watch.
Austin Ramsey: “Babe, we got some extra time before we open, and I was thinking…”
Todrick knows what he wants, stands up, and begins removing articles of clothing as she makes her way towards the couch. The two meet and share a kiss as the scene fades into darkness.