With the Royal Rumble came the dawn of a new era for all in the WWE. At the event the Authority officially disbanded giving all control they had to Paige on Raw the following day. Shane McMahon had attempted to fight against only to be undermined by Daniel Bryan who accepted her control, figuring it would be better for everyone rather than just a few. Although like before the general managers and commissioners would still have full control of their shows backstage. Although at the Royal Rumble the much awaited first appearance of Ronda Rousey happened, being praised by the higher ups of the company and getting mixed reactions from most others, although tensions began to rise when she made it clear she wanted the women's title despite not earning it.

At this moment in time Ronda Rousey stood in the middle of the ring, a smirk on her lips at the possibility of being the next women's champion on either brand. Hearing the cheers from some of the universe and boos from the other half. In her hand she held a microphone with the normal company logo on. She acted as if she was waiting for the WWE Universe to settle or for someone to appear, neither of which looked as if they were going to happen. The WWE Universe weren't known for doing as one would wish and the locker did have attendances to speak out when they felt as if something as wrong. The former UFC fighter lifted the microphone to her lips and opened them as if she was about to speak, closing them soon after like she had forgotten what she was going to say or changed her mind at the last second.

"After Elimination Chamber I will find out which champion I face at WrestleMaina. I will either face Charlotte for the SmackDown Women's title or whomever is the Raw's Women's champion. You can be damn sure I will win and become your new champion" spoke Ronda, her voice dripping with confidence, although that was soon replaced by frustration when the familiar demon scream echoed through the arena, the WWE Universe erupted into cheers especially when the woman it belonged to appeared, followed by Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville, neither of the three women appearing amused, all three with an emotionless expression painted on their features although Paige's had hints of annoyance shinning through. The three women stood at the top of the entrance ramp looking at Ronda almost as if they were daring her to say another word.

"I didn't start the Women's revolution here in WWE so you could waltz in and get what you wanted. Most dangerous woman in UFC you might have been but this is WWE. You want something around here you earn like everyone else" spoke Paige, showing her annoyance was for a good reason. She wasn't about to let someone come in and undo all the hard work she and so many others had done over the years since the revolution turned into the evolution. "I'm not going to stand by and watch as you undo the hard work so many women back there put into making this evolution happen. I destroyed the Authority for vengeance and to give everyone here a chance, I'm not about to let you recreate what they stood for" added Paige slowly making her way down to the ring with Sonya and Mandy both of which also had a microphone, they both listened as the WWE universe cheered for Paige, at the words she spoke and the confidence she had when speaking regardless to whom she was speaking to.

"You may have been the most dangerous woman in UFC Ronda but this is WWE. I think Asuka might have something to say before she lets you say you're the most dangerous here. Hell every woman on Raw, SmackDown and NXT will have something to say before they willingly stand aside and bow down to your wishes" spoke Mandy, reminding the WWE Universe of the woman who won the first ever women's royal rumble match thrust earning a match at the grandest stage of them all. She like Paige and Sonya noticed the WWE Universe begin to cheer when they noticed the trio surrounding the ring in the way that replicated the Shield before they attacked. The WWE Universe picking up on what was likely to happen and why Paige had appeared in the first place. She may have turned down the offer to be the queen of the women's roster but that didn't mean she wasn't going to let just anyone take the crown and throne.

"You may be here with us Ronda but that doesn't mean that you belong here. This is our house" shouted Sonya before throwing her microphone aside and quickly entering the ring, helping Paige and Mandy with their attack on Ronda. She knew her skills in MMA would come in handy, especially when she could use them to counter that of a former UFC fighter. It wasn't long before Ronda began to fight back although most in attendance knew it would be fruitless, with Paige there to counter something and Sonya along with Mandy as her back up their wasn't much she could do other than accept her fate.

"This is my house" spoke Paige although only just auditable to those around her due to a microphone being near by. After the attack the raven haired woman who had effectively become known as the Princess of the Empire, held up the arm of Mandy and Sonya like they were the victors in a fight. The three of them leaving the ring shortly after, knowing if Ronda was going to retaliate it would be sooner rather than later. On their way backstage they were met with Asuka making her way down to the ring, a small entertained smile on her lips at witnessing the attack on the woman who claimed she was the most dangerous. She had a bone to pick with the other woman but enjoyed watching as the one who made everything possible gave her a lesson on what happens when you assume to deserve something without earning the right to it.

"No one is ready for Asuka" shouted Asuka from the top of the ramp not bothering to move closer to the squared circle or even enter it. She had no intention of helping the former UFC star nor was she about to inflict any more damage, or at least not yet. The Japanese star watched as the latest edition to the WWE's women's roster struggled to her feet, knowing it was a wise move of her to stay down until the three had gone. After all Paige was no stranger to making a statement or getting her point across through her actions, but she was all the more dangerous when she was trailed by Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. The newly wed woman was determined the Barbie dolls weren't going to take back over and destroy what she had worked hard to build over the years.

Later on in the evening Saraya was backstage in her locker room watching as the playbacks of the attack was aired to the WWE Universe watching at home and listening as Jonathan Coachman asked why she had done it as well as Corey Graves give a convincing answer when he said she was sticking up for the woman who were already on the roster and for what she had built since starting her crusade to destroy the authority and bring about a new era, one where the women in the company were respected rather than there to break up the shows or for eye candy.

"You okay?" asked Colby walking into the locker room with a small smile on his lips, the same smile that appeared every time he seen or someone mentioned her name. He knew today was going to be the end of his tag team with Jason Jordan as well as the start of something to elevate him back to the stardom he once held before his untimely injury years before hand. He smiled a little more when Saraya nodded to his question, standing up shortly after to wrap her arms around him in a tight but loving embrace almost like she was settling for a good luck hug rather than the traditional kiss he had grown accustomed to when it come his new wed wife. It wasn't long before he returned the hug, moving into the locker room a little more and opting to sit with he on the sofa in there, although it wasn't as comfortable as it looked to be.

"So what they got planned for you husband dearest?" asked Saraya looked up to make eye contact with the love of her life. A soft expression took over his features, at hearing her voice, although he knew what was to come he also found comfort in hearing her voice, even when it was full of hurt or rage there was just something about hearing it that made any bad day he was having better. "Had any updates on Nathan and his injury situation?" added Saraya knowing as anyone backstage did Nathan was dealing with some tough injuries hence why he hadn't actually competed in a match for weeks, the medical personnel hoping with rest his injury would heal without the need of surgery.

"I'm teaming with Joe to take on Stephan and Claudio for the tag championships. As for Nathan their keeping him out while they do a few more checks, they are serious considering sending him for surgery. It doesn't look good either way so their ending the tag team as planned" replied Colby, revealing he was to be working with his former tag team partner in Joe to take on the current tag team champions. He knew his spot was coming and what was to happen over the next couple of weeks. How things were going to change in terms of what happened for WrestleMaina. "Once again my WrestleMaina place is up in the air" added Colby remembering how his WrestleMaina luck had been, since going into singles competition. 2015 he won the title when he cashed in the money in the bank contract, the following year he had to miss it due to his knee injury then it was up in the air again in 2017 when he slightly re-injured his right knee during Samoa Joe's attack.

"You'll be there at WrestleMaina, I know you will. We all found out in 2016 a big event like that without its big stars kinda sucks. You, Randy, John all out with injury which left everything up in the air for everyone. Even the creative didn't know what was going on" responded Saraya having faith her other half would be at the biggest event in wrestling entertainment. And making an example out of the one he had to sit in the press box and watch. She could remember him being down since he couldn't compete but come to congratulate her on her teams win none the less and saying one last goodbye to Brie since that was her last match before retiring to start the family she had dreamt of having.

Later on in the night seen Seth and Roman competing in the tag team match again The Bar for the tag team titles. The match was going well until Jason appeared as normal causing a distraction that in advantage helped the other team or doing something that got on the nerves of Seth or Roman, mainly the Big Dog as the Architect had grown used to the treatment his fill in tag team partner treated him to. There had been many times he caught himself wondering how they had won the tag team titles in the first place and how the man was a three time tag champion in NXT, SmackDown and Raw, especially when he didn't seem to understand the concept of team work. Towards the end of the match Jason tried to stop the champs from leaving the match and keeping the tag titles, attacking Cesaro in the progress and right in front of the referee causing man clad in the black and white shirt to disqualify the challenges and a rather unhappy pair of hounds. Considering that was the last chance they had to regain the titles.

"What the hell you doing" called Roman making no attempt to hid his anger or any of his emotions over what had just occurred. He knew Seth was tempted to do something, the way he clambered through the roped and sat on the apron gave that away, plus the smaller man was practically vibrating with different emotions threatening to overload. He knew Seth never had this much trouble with a tag team partner before, not with him or Dean, not even when he was forced to team with his worst enemies, yet with someone who was supposed to be brilliant with tag team work everything had been going down hill, from the miscommunications to the whole champions club thing. Jason soon disappeared backstage after his fail attempts at apologising and the innocent look failing to win them over, he quickly scuppered trying his best to avoid Paige while backstage, having been on the receiving end of her brutal attacks before he didn't wish to be again.

"You never wanna listen, you never wanna learn. You weren't even supposed to be out there what were you thinking?" shouted Seth when he finally found his tag team partner hiding backstage, he knew Jason was hiding, more than likely from Roman or Paige since he knew she would be on a rampage, they were her team after all. She was their girl as much as they were her guys, nothing was going to change that in the eyes of the locker room or the die hard fans of the entertainment in which they provide on a weekly basis. "I, I, huh, I, its always about I with you, that your problem its never about we" shouted Seth again this time cutting the mumbling Jason off finally fed up with his all the excuses and the lack of communication between them. He was done trying. "I again. You selfish son of a bitch" continued Seth not bothering to care for the rules or that Kurt had appeared he had months worth of anger, now he could finally let it all free and get it off his chest. He no longer wanted to be in a team with the gold bloodied one.

"Woah, Woah, hold on your getting out of line. My son is legitimately hurt" spoke Kurt coming between the two, holding a hand to each of their chests. At least thankful Paige appeared especially when she pulled on Seth's arm as to pull him away from the situation at hand and give the situation some much needed air and space. Kurt knew as anyone did, Paige was the only person Seth wouldn't push away, the only one he would listen to like she was the voice of sense and reason when he needed it most. Even when she could be in a more fouler mood than Seth could be and have a temper worse than any other superstar there, there were times when she would help in a situation rather than add her own sprinkle of wrath to it.

"The one thing I'm sorry about. Is I didn't legitimately hurt him myself" spoke Seth in response, the anger, frustration and annoyance filling his voice as an expression to match it painted itself on to his features. No more tag team, he was going to be the true King Slayer again. Seth looked back to Paige after that allowing her to pull him away, although wrapping her in a tight almost bone crushing hug as soon as they were around the corner and away from the father and son duo. He felt the tension melt away as he calmed down from channelling the rage and return back to his every day self. Kissing Saraya shortly after realising her from the hug with a small smile on his lips. He quickly leant down before her, sweeping her into a bridal style carry and strolling back to the locker room they shared watching the rest of the show while preparing for the weeks to come. With the first ever Women's Elimination Chamber being announced and another one for the men, they both knew the face of wrestling was changing, just as they knew they had to change with it if they were going to be able etch their names on the wall and proudly say they stand in the Hall of Fame.

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