Brandi Rhodes is no stranger to airports; she’s been to them all at this point in her career. Since S1 she’s been coming to RAW, the PPVs, to WrestleMania. This is only a layover airport for her but as she walks through this particular airport, she feels lost. It’s not fitting for someone who’s visited this particular airport a million times already and yet feel lost.
This sinking feeling she has stems from her feelings she has towards her career at this point. She’s never been able to hold any gold, she’s never main-evented WrestleMania, and she’s never won a Royal Rumble, although last year she came close. The feeling of just being in the mix and never winning the ‘big one’ has been a staple of her career now.
The young, spirited woman that walked through the airport a few years ago is not the same woman that walks through the airport today. Today, it’s a feeling of going through the motions.
She’s expected to be in action tomorrow night against Anna and she’s simply not looking forward to beating her again.
Another rematch.
As she approaches the board to see if her flight is going to be delayed, at the corner of her eye, she sees a familiar face. The woman looks like a celebrity as she clearly tries to be incognito with her oversized sunglasses and large cowboy hat. She surly doesn’t want anyone to notice her. Unfortunately, for her, one of her coworkers is going to recognize her. Brandi approaches the familiar blonde woman.
“Hey Trish, are you flying to RAW tomorrow night?”
The history between Brandi and Trish stretches back some time now. At one point, when Trish was under Ariel’s spell she had scrambled Trish’s brain with a chair shot to her skull. Good times! Brandi has been a long time fan of Trish.
“Hey Brandi!” Trish reaches out to Brandi as they embrace. “I’m heading back home. Are you going to RAW? How have you been, girl?”
“I am. I thought you were coming to RAW too?… Well, I have another match with Anna tomorrow night.”
“You don’t sound excited to perform girl. What’s wrong?”
“It’s just that… it’s another match with Anna. I’ve been doing this for awhile now and I haven’t been able to accomplish much. I look at my peers and my resume doesn’t stack up to theirs. Nikki Bella’s the IC Champ. Kelly’s a former IC champ, a Royal Rumble winner, and a Mania main eventer. I’ve done none of those things.” A feeling of defeat as she expresses herself out loud.
“Did that feel good?” Trish asks.
“What?”
“Letting that out?”
After a few seconds of pausing, “Well, maybe just a little.”
“Girl, I’ve watched you in the ring and you’re something special. I like your version of the Chick Kick better than mines sometimes. What you need to do is get a championship match. Now I’m not talking about a triple threat or a fatal four way. I mean a one-on-one championship match. If you can get one of those, you’re gonna win. You’re too good to lose. I’ve seen you work and you just need the right opportunity. In fact, I’d love to test your metal and go one-on-one with you sometime.”
Brandi Rhodes had always admired Trish. She admired her so much that she even took her Chick Kick finishing move as her own. That move had won her countless matches. To be able step in the ring with her idol for the title would be a dream.
“I’m going to hold you to that. Thank you so much for your kind words, and your offer. You gave me the boost I need to keep going in this business.” Brandi is gracious as they embrace in a fair well hug.
“See you soon, girl!” Trish pats Brandi on her shoulder before leaving her.
Brandi smiles as her favorite wrestler leaves. She looks up at the board for her next flight. She’s much more hopeful as she looks forward to RAW tomorrow night.
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