Showtime (Nicole)

[ashley]

Diamonds are foreverrrrrrrrrrr...

The opening chorus of Kanye West's "Diamonds Are Forever" plays over the PA, and the roof of the Prudential Center nearly blows off, as Ms. XWA has made her much anticipated appearance on Takedown.

Buzz: There she is!!! The Diamond of Diamonds! Ms. XWA! The 1st lady herself, Ashley Diamond!

Roach: Listen to the crowd!!! You can barely hear yourself think! What and ovation!

Ashley makes her way down the walkway, waving to hands, slapping 5's and greeting her many loyal fans. As she comes to the ring steps, a little boy was holding up a sign that says "I Heart Ashely". Ashley walks over and gives him a peck on the cheek before she climbs the steps. She enters the ring, is handed a Mic, and gets ready to address the world.

What up NEW JERRRRRRSEEEEEEYY!!!

The signature "Ash-Lee-Di-Mon...CLAP CLAP CLA-CLA-CLAP" chant rings out in the arena. After a good 20 seconds, it tapers off and Ashley continues.

Man did I miss you guys. I really did. I missed this ring. I missed Buzz. I missed Roach. I missed Stevie the camera guy. I missed The ring announcer Mr. Sprinkles, The ring bell guy Joe. I missed everything about being here. But above all else, I missed competing in front of all of you. My fans. Who without any of you, I'd be nothing. And I just wanna say how much it's an honor to be able to come out here and give you my best.

The crowd shows it's appreciation with a standing ovation for her. A few "We Love You, Ashley" shouts could be heard over some mics.

I love you guys, too. But I wanna take you all back 3 months ago. Xgames One. Instead of talking about it, Let's go back and see it ourselves.

On the Jumbotron, footage from the steel cage match at Xgames rolls. It shows Ashley being brutalized by Nicole Roland. And getting hit with not one, but 2 "Big Sista Gorgeous Slams" in a row. With the final shot being the shot of Heather helping Ashley to her feet following the match, and Nicole and Bianca taunting them on the ramp.

I think it's safe to say, that night left a sour taste in my mouth. It's all I could think of when I was on my way back home to Philly. All I could think of when I was training in Los Angles with Ryan and his Brothers. My back was sore for days after that night. Nicole. You did a number on me. You did a HELL of a number on me. And I make no excuses about it. You beat the hell out of me. It takes one tough bitch to do that, and I acknowledge that you're one tough bitch. But there's something I think that might have been lost in the translation.


I'm TOUGHER.


The crowd explodes in cheer as Ashley was dialed in and focused on what she was out to do tonight.

I'm tougher because after all that. After getting taken to the woodshed. After have Heather and that ref help me to my feet. THIS happened.

It shows more footage not seen at Xgames. Footage of when the reached the ramp, Ashley pulling away from Heather and the official, and walking up the ramp, clutching her back on her own power. The crowd cheers even louder.

You beat my body to it's limits, Nicole. But you will never, EVER beat my spirit. Because my spirit is one that carries the pride of not just myself, but EVERY little girl in this arena, or watching at home who was told they're not tall enough. Not pretty enough. Not GOOD enough. Because I am them, and they are me. And just like them, I will ALWAYS stand on my own two feet! Even when the chips are down, and I may be out gunned in ever aspect. I will stand. I will stand, and I will SHINE!!!

Ashely's inspiring words strike a chord with everyone in the arena. The roar of the crowd was deafening to the point that Ashely next comment could barely be heard.

Do you hear that, Nicole??? That's 18,000 screaming fans, who stand behind me, because I stand behind THEM!!! And tonight, they're going to stand behind me, while I'll KICK YOUR ASS!!! You and me, One on one. No distractions. No Sumya. No Chloe. No Heather. No Bianca. And NO BULL SHIT!!! Now get your ass out here, NOW!!![/color]

Roach:I don't think I've ever seen Ashley like this. She's as focused as she's ever been. I would NOT want to be Nicole Roland right now.

Buzz: I wouldn't wanna be ANYONE on Ashley's bad side right now. Look at those eyes? That kind of focus is out right freaking FRIGHTENING!

Ashley turns her attention to the stage, as she awaits the arrival of Nicole Roland.

[emma]

The passionate words of Ashley hit a chord with everyone indeed. Everyone but Nicole. She was pissed. REAL pissed. I one fell swoop Ashely reduced her to being a common thug. Nicole was used to being the "bad guy". But Ashley effectively turned and entire arena, maybe even the whole country, against her. Nicole had no choice but to answer the call. No music, nothing fancy. Nicole steps out onto the stage with Mic in hand and responds.

So that's how it's gonna be, eh Ashley?

She couldn't even open her mouth without being fired down upon with boos.

HEY!!! SHUT UP!!! ALL OF YALL JUST SHUT UP!!!

It wasn't gonna happen. They just continue to boo her. Nicole scowls as she tries to respond to Ashley's comments.

You wanna fight? FINE!!! We'll fight tonight. And I'm gonna make what I did to you at Xgames look like you fell out of a chair!!! That's how it's gonna go down.

Nicole stops for a moment. She thinks to herself and then responds.

As a matter of fact. I've got an even better idea. Since I plan on makin' yo' lil' ass my BITCH tonight. How about we up the ante some.

A hum of confusion comes over the crowd.

A HUMILIATION MATCH!!!

HOLY CRAP!!! Did she just say what I think she said?

That she did. A Humiliation match. That could be bad...

The winner gets to humiliated the loser in whatever was she sees fit. And the LOSER can't do a god damn thing about it. And I've already got picked out exactly what I plan on doing to your scrawny ass.

Nicole stepped the game up on Ashley. How would she respond?

[ashley]

Ashley ponders what Nicole had proposed. Ashely knew that Nicole and Ryan had a "past" together, which was more then likely the root of the hostility to start with. More then likely, she'd have some sort of play up her sleeves to even make such a bold challenge. But Ashley didn't care. She wanted at Nicole's throat in the worst possible way.

A humiliation match, eh? The winner gets to basically punk the loser however she wants. You know what? That's fine by me, Nikki. Fine and god damn dandy. Because I plan on humiliating you in TWO ways.

Ashley hold up one finger.

First, I'm gonna make your ass tap like Sammy Davis, Jr.

The crowd gets a good laugh from that one. Ashley holds up a second finger.

And then...well...I'll keep the second way my little secret. But I'll say this as warning. You'll NEVER see yourself in the same way again for a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time.

Something rare from Ashley. A sadistic grin. Her eyes narrow at the very thought of what she had planned for Nicole should she win.

[emma]

Nicole didn't like the the look in Ashley's eyes at all. There where wheels turning in her head that weren't supposed to be.

You sound REALL convinced that you're gonna win. Don't you? I can't wait to see the look on your face when I pick your ass up, drop you like a bad habit, and reveal to you, and the WORLD Ryan Fierhart's "Dirty Little Secret". Oh yea. Something that NO ONE knows but me, Ryan, and one more person. One more FEMALE. Oh yea. You're precious lil' boyfriend isn't as precious as he seems. You already know that he was mines once, but oh boy, just wait until you find out what ELSE Ryan's been in during his "Party Boy" days. Don't worry though. You'll find out just as soon as I whoop that ass. I'll see you in the ring, TRASHLEY.

Nicole's music hits the PA. She smirks with evil intent as she drops her mic, and backs up a few steps. She turns and vanishes behind the set.

[ashley]

Ashley watches on as Nicole take her leave. She knew in the pit of her stomach that it had something to do with Ryan again. And Nicole was overjoyed to state that. Ashely grits her teeth and clinches her fists tight trying to stave off screaming out loud. She wasn't the type to hate anyone, but she truely hated Nicole in the worst kind of way. In a way that she'd actually like to see the woman suffer. If she won tonight, she'd get that chance, if just for a moment. Ashley exits the ring. Her next order of business was find Ryan and Dylan to get to the bottom of the "Dirty Lilttle Secret".

To Be Continued.