A New Standard (o2a)

[klass]

As Ring Rage continued on, Fabiola stood by with a new face who had a thing or two to say.

Fabiola: Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time is the newest Diamond to join the XWA, Gabriella Klass. We saw you earlier in the night accompanying of all people Tyson Terra to the ring. What exactly is your relationship with him?

I'm his personal assistant. A man with as busy a schedule as he does needed someone to handle his particulars while he does his "dirty work". That's where I come in. I'm the one who negotiated his "deal" with Robby Sylk & Jeremy Pendelton, but I'm not just here to be on the sidelines.

Fab: And that's why you've asked for this airtime...

Precisely. I myself have signed on to compete here as well, and as many will soon learn, I'm not just another pretty face either. Too long this division of "diamonds" have been anything but. All I see are bull dyke butches, catty little wenches and "look at me, I'm so sexy" attention whores. When I think of the word Diamond, I think of...well, to put it bluntly...me. I am what this place has been missing for so long, a real lady.

Fab: You do realize that's nothing we haven't heard before, right Gab?

First off, "FAB"...do not call me "Gab". It's Gabriella. And second, you might have heard it all before, but I believe that seeing is truly believing. I'm not all talk, I'm all business. Business smart, book smart and street smart...a dangerous combination, and more than I can say for almost every other "woman" here...yourself included. Have you ever considered not overloading on the eyeshadow babe? You look like a Tijuana whore.

Fabiola scoffed, still trying to keep a professional demeanor despite want to slap Klass on the spot.

This message goes out to anyone who hears it, a new era has come, and a new standard has come with it. I am going to show you what it means to be a queen of the squared circle the only way that I can...by example. If any Diamond wants to get themselves "A Touch Of Klass", you are more than welcome.

And yes, before you ask the most obvious of questions, "Fab", that is a challenge. Let's see who will step up, and who'll just step back.

["The HellCat" Hayley Jonas]

Whoa now, isn't that "refreshing"?

Stepping into the scene was Hayley Jonas now to everyone's surprise and she wasn't too impressed with Gabriella's boasting. Amidst a roar from the crowd, she gets Fab's attention, who gives her some mic time.

Tell me something "Gab", exactly what makes all of that trash you just talked any different from any other trash any other woman tries to talk once they step into the door? I guess you must've thought that maybe if you ruffle the right feathers you'll get someone to pay attention right?

Well let me make it clear to you, because I'm sure a "business smart" woman like you should be able to get it, I hope. This is the XWA, and the best of the best wrestle here. Tonight, we're going to see 4 of the best woman wrestlers on the planet step into The Crucible match for the most coveted prize we girls can hold, The Diamond Championship. If that's ever the "standard" you want to reach, I suggest you get your act together before all you get is your feelings, and other things, hurt...badly.

[klass]

Gabriella leaned back on one leg, putting her hand to her hips as Hayley Jonas came along and spoke. Raising a single index finger to the air she responded.

This coming from someone who hasn't made an appearance here in...how long was it? Oh, the legendary Hayley Jonas...ironic that the one person you faced this season is in that Crucible match tonight isn't it? Don't you think it should be you?

She tilts her head in curiosity as she goes on.

You can give your little "veteran lecture" all you want. The real story here though is you. When's the last time you did something big, Hayley? What happened to the woman who dove off the top of the Devil's Playground? Where's the "Hellcat", because I don't see her here. All I see right now is an old lady who's time is slowly passing her by.

I said something about sitting on the sidelines before, and that's exactly what you've done Jonas. And while you've done that...women like Fury and Okami have surpassed you. I bet either one of them would mop the floor with you right about now. I suppose I can talk about how washed up you are, but how about I just show you tonight? There once was a time where every woman in the business was scared to fight you. Tonight, I'm going to show them and the rest of the wrestling world that those days are over.

["The HellCat" Hayley Jonas]

Fabiola almost automatically moved the mic back to Hayley, as she could feel that Jonas had something to say.

You know what? I've gotta give you some credit for at least acting like you know what you're talking about...but if you REALLY wanna know where the Hellcat is...she never left, bitch! Nobody will ever "surpass" me, because nobody can ever handle me! There still isn't any woman like me in this business to this day...I guess I'll have to prove that when I rip you apart in that ring tonight.

It's gonna take all the "smarts" you've got to survive what you're in for tonight, Klass. If it's an unpleasant welcome to the XWA you want, then that's what you're gonna get!

Hayley cracks her knuckles after saying that, symbolizing that she's ready for a fight before she leaves.

Fab: Are you at all aware of what you just got yourself into, Gabriella?