Nightmares
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:07 pm
[Trish Stratus: I promise I'm not! Damn, can you trust me? He probably knows we're together and just sent that to fuck with your head. I swear I have been nothing but faithful to you, Allen.
He was silent. He didn't believe her. He was sick. Heart broken even. The match he had been so focused on for days was now faded out by the image of his woman with another man. A man he hated at that. He simply shook his head, not saying a word.
Trish Stratus: Okay, you know what? I'll just leave. It's clear to me that you don't trust me and I don't want you around me if you're going to act like this.
He didn't try to stop her. She got out of the bed and grabbed her things. She procrastinated towards the door waiting for him to stop her. But he didn't. She looked dejected as she exited the room and slammed the door behind her. AJ on the other hand was hurting. He did trust her, but he knew what he seen. Maybe he was wrong, maybe he was right. But he knew one thing, he'd be sleeping alone tonight.]
AJ Styles woke up covered in sweat. He sat up in his bed and looked around the room. Trish was on his mind tonight, like many nights, and the recurring dream of the last time they were together plagued him. Silence filled the air and a very small light from the moon crept into the room. Styles felt the side of his bed. Empty. As it was often these days. His current girlfriend wasn't around much due to her hectic work schedule and tonight was one of those nights she wish he had been. The clock on the wall read a little past midnight and AJ got out of bed. He went into the kitchen to get a glass of water before returning to bed. He could only wonder why was he having nightmares about his ex-girlfriend when the two had moved on and no longer had any contact with each other. Did he still love her? He didn't know. He didn't know anything at the moment. Drained and confused, AJ downed his entire glass of water before crashing back into his bed. He didn't think of it too much, he tried to shift his thoughts to the day ahead of him. He had to be well rested for the upcoming Warfare, where he would have a chance to compete for the World Heavyweight Championship. That was very important to him and within minutes he was back on his way to dreamland.
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AJ Styles was slated for a promo to build anticipation for his upcoming match against The Undertaker. Earlier in the day he had met with creative and they had ran across the idea of him possibly working another program with Miz. Although he wasn't excited by that possibility more than the chance to wrestle Wes Ikeda once again. Backstage at the arena of the upcoming Warfare a camera followed AJ Styles as he made his way into the office of EBWF General Manager.
Stone Cold Steve Austin: You got some pair on you, barging into my office like you own the place. You better hope I don't stomp a mud hole in you and walk it dry.
Styles was emotionless and didn't seemed fazed by the boss's harassment.
Stone Cold Steve Austin: Don't you have a match with The Undertaker to be preparing for?
Styles shrugged and this only pissed Austin off more. Styles snapped at Austin almost instantly.
AJ Styles: Tell me something, Austin. What exactly are you gonna do when I win this match against the old, broken down has been Undertaker, go on to win this six pack challenge with ease, then beat Miz within an inch of his life and rip the World title from his lifeless body? What are you gonna do when I'm the champion that represents this company again?
Steve Austin was about to respond until he was blatantly cut off.
AJ Styles: NOTHING! You're not going to be able to do anything, Austin, but watch! Watch as I take back my rightful spot at the top... and be thankful you're not in my way.
Styles poked Austin in the chest and the rattlesnakes eyes lit up in fury. A slight smirk crept onto the face of both men as the tension was now through the roof. Styles chose to fight another day and strong armed Austin aside and walked out the office.
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The camera opened on the locker room of AJ Styles. He stood with his back pressed against a wall. His eyes were covered with dark rings and his long black hair dangled downwards as he gave an unimpressed look to the interviewer standing beside him. Todd Grisham. Styles glanced away and shook his head as Grisham began to introduce him.
Todd Grisham: With me presently is AJ Styles. AJ, you have the opportunity to advance to a six pack challenge next week where you will have a shot at facing the World Champion. That is, if you can defeat The Undertaker.
AJ Styles: Can I ask a question? Why is it that every time some old guy returns, I have to wrestle them? I'm a former World Champion. I've earned my place. Shouldn't Undertaker be competing for the Breakout Championship?
Todd Grisham: On that subject, you and your partner CM Punk are both World Champions. What's going to happen if you both cross paths in next weeks six pack challenge?
Styles flashed a grin.
AJ Styles: I'm sure your next question is going to be "Well, why did you two join forces with Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman at Fannivesary?" Because we felt like it. I don't know if you understand that yet. We do what we want around here. We came up with a master plan and we put it into play. So far everything is going according to plan. As for next week, if Punk and I do cross paths then may the best in the world win. As for tonight, Undertaker is going to get a first hand experience at what AJ Styles is all about. I'm one of the toughest, roughest, smash mouth superstars to ever step inside an EBWF ring and I will do whatever it takes, I mean WHATEVER it takes to get the job done. Who knows? I might have to just put the Deadman on the shelf permanently.
Todd Grisham: AJ, if you get disqualified this week you are going to lose your chance to become a champion..
Styles tilted his head a few times as if he was mulling over this fact. His shoulders shrugged.
AJ Styles: Let me make this clear, I do WHAT I WANT! I like hurting people, but I like being champion even more. So just know I don't plan on losing in any way.
Todd Grisham: We've seen quite a transformation from you over the years. Some people would even say you are the most hated man in the wrestling business.
AJ Styles: I'm not stupid. I know exactly what I'm doing. Never forget that. The people want someone to hate, well I'm gonna give them just that!
Styles slid his hand through his messy hair and looked extremely proud of himself.
AJ Styles: The old AJ Styles was a door mat. But the new me doesn't lay down for anybody. Especially people like The Undertaker.
The room suddenly had a much more ominous feeling as the lights went dim and the room filled with fog. Todd's expression was a nervous one.
AJ Styles: Deadman, I know you may think this is your shot, I know you may think you are gonna be able to live your dreams at my expense but let me just tell you right now, it's not happening. I do not fear you. But you should FEAR ME. Because after tonight, your career is going to REST. IN. PEACE...
Styles shoved Todd out the way and walked out if the cameras shot. Grisham looked petrified as the scene faded to black.
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