3.1.2 The Champ is Late

Trish Stratus has been on arguably the greatest run of her career. If it wasn’t for Ariel in Year 1, her career would’ve ‘petered out.’ When she came back to WWE in Year 1 she was losing matches to the likes of Torrie Wilson. She was on the verge of ending her career 6 inches deep up Torrie Wilson’s ass. A few short months later in her return to wrestling, she would go on to defeat Ariel for the championship and headline WrestleMania back-to-back. An already established Hall of Fame career just received bonus points with this latest run.

On a monthly basis she kept all her opponents in line. One by one, each superstar she’s been in the ring with has went down in a fiery blaze. She already has a catalogue of women from today and yesteryear that have buried l beneath her. Her latest victim looked like a ‘shoe-in’ to finally end her reign; however, Kelly Kelly ended up getting cremated in Trish’s cemetery and getting buried in the gassy ass of Ashley Graham in front of the whole world. After over a year of established superstars being handed the “L” from Trish, one has to wonder… can anyone stop her?

As Trish sits her perky ass in the leather chair across from Stephanie and Ashley the unspoken notion in the room right now is that Trish is the WWE Champion and she’s due for a contract extension. She’s got all the bargaining chips now because no one could take that title off of her. Stephanie needs her to resign because if she doesn’t she’s going to have a vacant title. Stephanie must keep Trish signed and Trish knows this. Trish knows Stephanie desperately needs her to resign.

“Trish… Oh Trish, I’m so glad you’ve finally decided to grace us with your presence. Shall we begin our contract renegotiation? I’m ready to make you an offer that you’ll most definitely…”

“Listen up Steph…” Trish interjects. She has one finger pointed upward as she silences this powerful woman.

Stephanie hates being interrupted and being called “Steph” in the office, it’s incredibly disrespectful. To top it all off, this bitch is using a finger to silence her.

So many offenses.

“I know it’s renegotiation time and you need me to resign… but I’m already passed this. I’m beyond this now, Steph. I mean, this isn’t OK anymore. I’ve slaughtered all of my challengers now and at this point it just feels like we’re going to do the whole thing all over again. I mean do you have anything new for me?” She’s playfully pouting her face, teasing her.

“Look Trish, I know you’ve been on a role but there’s a host of new challengers ready to test their metal. You’ve yet to step in the ring with Lana, Alexa Bliss, Brandi Rhodes, Scarlett, and Anna Ja…”

“No Steph! No! Those talents are not even on the level of the others I have beaten! They’re just leftovers. Nope! I want something else now. Maybe I need to see what AEW has to offer!”

“What!!?” Stephanie’s eyes widen at the mention of AEW. There’s no chance in hell she’s taking my WWE title to AEW!

“You see Steph, you don’t mind if I call you Steph, right?…” Not giving Stephanie a chance to respond, she continues.

“Anyways, I have some resentment towards you. I’ve done all I’ve needed to do in this business and frankly there’s really only one thing I want at this point in my career.” Trish hovers her index finger in the air as it points at Stephanie. “There’s only one woman who’s beaten me that I’ve never beaten. In fact, she’s never given me a rematch. And Honey! I’m looking that self entitled bitch dead in her eyes right now! You see, the biggest blemish I have on my career is losing to you! I’ve never beaten you! All I want is you in a match. I want to face you one more time. Or else… maybe Mr. Kahn can make me an offer I can’t refuse.” Trish has a cheerful grin on her face as she anticipates Stephanie’s response.

Stephanie returns the favor with a grin of her own. The folder containing Trish’s contract is in front of Stephanie and as a student of business she’s going to play the negotiation game. She closes the folder firmly on her desk.

“I think we’re done here, Trish. I’m not here to play games with you. I’m not getting in the ring with you and you’re going to have to ask for something else.”

The buxom beauty surprisingly agrees.

“Yes, you’re right, Steph!” Trish rises to her feet and grabs her WWE title off the title. “Good luck telling the fans the most popular superstar on your roster has beaten every single superstar you’ve put in front of me. Good luck telling them that you couldn’t sign me. Good luck in the ratings once I show up in AEW with the WWE championship around my waist!” Trish’s big booty pushes her chair backward as she turns to leave. Her blonde hair flies like a saucer around her head with the spin.

“WAIT! Wait just a second TRISH!”

Like all of the opponents she’s been in the ring with, she has them reeling. She turns around tilting her head slightly with her beautiful pearly white smile. “Yes… Steph???”

“If that’s what it’s going to take for you to stay then fine!” Stephanie sneers.

“Oh but I want you to train Steph. I want the best of you. I’m willing to give you time to train too. I want you on the big stage! I want you at WrestleMania!” Trish demands.

Stephanie grits her teeth, “You’re on! I’ll beat your ass again if I have to!” Stephanie rises to her feet to match Trish’s intensity. “But I choose your next challenger! That title needs to stop being your god-damn bargaining chip!”

Suddenly Ashley Graham stands up from her desk, confident, and unwavering. “I’m your next opponent.”

Stephanie stands beside her beast. She actually wasn’t even thinking of Ashley but she will most definitely do. She rallies behind her fighter and calmly agrees, “Ashley Graham will challenge you for the WWE Title next.”