I sat in the locker room quietly as all the other girls changed
into their clothes. It still felt kind of weird being in a WWF
locker room, but I cant help it, it still seems as if I shouldn't
be here yet. You would think after traveling with Matt and Jeff
for a month, I would be used to it, but I'm not. I guess it's
because I haven't debuted yet. Tonight that is going to change. I
am gonna have my first dark match tonight. I was just sitting in
here messing around with this new cell phone I bought when this
dude came in. He tossed me this red tank top & leather pants
to match and told me to put them on 'cause tonight I would be
going out.
Apparently, I'm gonna be with Papi, one of my favorite wrestlers
and someone who really helped me get through most of the trouble
I had in Mexico. Papi was an extraordinary wrestler. He was
unlike anyone I had ever witnessed. When I caught one of his
matches in Mexico, I was really impressed. He was a high-flyer
who looked so graceful that it was almost as if watching a ballet
in the air. We started a friendship down there that was really
paying off for me now.
I haven't really gained too many friendships in the women's
locker room yet. Terri and Tori know who I am and they are nice
but we aren't really good friends though, just acquaintances. It’s
gonna take me awhile to get used to this atmosphere. I always
knew that I was going to make it to the WWF but now that it’s
here, it feels unbelievable, man. I can't really put it into
words. Now that I am going to finally have my debut...nervousness
and excitement are running throughout my veins. I looked at this
red outfit that the production guy had given me with some feeling
of dislike deep in me. I mean, this was much better than the
stuff I had to wear at ECW but I've never been one to dress like
a girl. Well, I do dress like a girl but not too much of the
tight fitting clothes and things like that.
I definitely do not want to be perceived as just another face
which is exactly why I didn't like my role at ECW but I knew this
would be different. The World Wrestling Federation is the top
place to be if you're a wrestler and I'm one of the very few that
made it. Fortunately, Matt and Jeff have my back. They have
really been just...two real awesome men to me and I couldn't
really thank them enough for all they've done for me. Despite my
objections, I put on the outfit. I didn't look that bad
but...man, I really wasn't used to this. I walked to the two
mirrors in the locker room and looked at myself. I looked great
but I guess, it was a matter of acceptance.
Terri walked into the bathroom that was sort of connected to the
locker room where I stood looking at myself. Of course, she is
managing Matt & Jeff right now so that's how we met in the
first place.
"Hey there, why are you wearing that?"
"I'm debuting tonight."
"Oh, you're wrestling or are you just going to valet?"
"It looks like I'm gonna be managing this Mexican
wrestler...well, you don't know who he is."
"Well, I'll try to catch you on the monitor."
"Yeah, I would appreciate it if you did that. Does my hair
look alright to you?"
"No...pass me that brush." I passed Terri the brush as
she began helping me out.
"Are you nervous?"
"Of course I am. Were you nervous your first time?"
"Well, the night I lost my virginity..."
"I ain't talking about that! I'm talking about your first
WWF match."
"Oh, yeah...well, sweetie, I've been in the WWF for so long,
I can't even remember that night too well but if I can recall, I
think I was. There...now that looks better." Terri and I
both nodded in agreement as we looked at my hair.
"Thanks, Terri. I don't need any makeup, do I?"
"No, you're fine. You look just fine without makeup."
"I'll take that as a compliment. Well, I'll see you
later." I said as I patted her shoulder and left the locker
room.
As I walked down the crowded halls, I noticed for the first time
since I've been here, everyone was starting to notice me.
Backstage, there's just a massive maze of crates, sets, cameras,
tables, chairs, and cables. There are a lot of people walking
around and a lot of activity is going on. Some folk are just
sitting on crates or leaning on the wall talking to somebody and
there are television screens every ten feet or so playing various
pieces of matches. Everybody backstage is at work. Everybody I
see is busy putting something together for the show. Of course,
the guys are going over their matches and filming vignettes and
interviews (those "live" interviews that air during
Raw), and production crew members are running around with
clipboards and headsets on.
Nobody actually stopped and stared at me but I could tell that
some of them were looking at my outfit or breasts. That's never
happened to me during my time backstage. I guess, that just goes
to show you that, in most men's mind, you're worthless unless you
got T & A. But that's not the case with my man. Matt makes me
feel like I'm the most special person on this Earth whenever I'm
we're together. We lost contact with each other when I was ECW
but as soon as the WWF got interested in me back in late October,
we started talking again and hooked right back up. I saw Bradshaw
sitting on a crate talking to Kurt outside the guy's locker room.
"Hey, guys. How are you?" I said as I stepped up to
them.
"Just fine. You're looking great tonight." Kurt
complimented.
"Thank you, Kurt."
"Well, I'm looking for Matt and Jeff. Could y'all go in
there and tell them to come out here for a minute?"
"HEY, MATT...JEFF!" Bradshaw yelled loud as hell.
A few seconds later, they came out quickly. They both looked at
me up and down and with their mouths hanging wide. Matt took me
by the waist and smiled at me.
"What are you wearing?" Matt smiled at me.
"I got a surprise for y'all." I replied.
"Well, you look great, girl." Jeff said.
"I'm looking great because...I'm debuting tonight!"
"Are you serious?!" Matt shook me as he smiled.
"Yeah, they just told me and he told me to wear this. I'm
going out with Papi Chulo, the Mexican red head. He's my friend
way back from Mexico. I told you that, right?"
"I am so proud of you. You have come such a long way, baby.
Aw, this is just wonderful." He kissed me on the cheek and
gave me a hug.
"Give me a hug too." Jeff said as he held his arms out
and gave me a hug.
"You want me to walk you to the Oval Tron?" Matt asked
as he looked into my eyes.
"Yeah, if you don't mind." I said as I took his hand.
"Okay. Tell Devon I'll be right back, Jeff."
"Got it. Good luck, Amy." Jeff waved before he stepped
back into the locker room.
"You guys planning for your match at Royal Rumble?"
"Nope. I have to do a Leg Drop on Devon from the top of the
Oval Tron for the show to heat up the feud a little."
"Oh, that kicks ass, man. I can't wait to see it."
"No, I can't wait to see you. So you're just going to the
ring with him? That's it? Why don't you do something else?"
Matt asked as we reached the Oval Tron area and we waved to Papi.
"What could I do?"
"Ask him what's his finishing move."
"Okay. Hold on."
I walked over to Papi and we did our cool little handshake. We
had taken a bunch of promo pictures last week so he knew that I
was his manager. I loved Papi. The WWF had given him another
chance to get over with the crowd and they decided to put me with
him. He deserved it, Papi had worked very hard and I knew he
wanted to be successful.
"Cuál es su movimiento del acabamiento esta noche?" I
asked him.
"Voy a hacer un moonsault." He replied.
I walked back over to Matt.
"He said he's doing a Moonsault."
"Well, you can do that. You do an awesome
Moonsault.""
You really think I should?"
"Yeah, do it, girl. Then, you'll be making your television
debut rather than keep doing these dark matches. You deserve
better than this." Matt cupped my face in his hands.
This was exactly what I was talking about. Matt making feel so
special and so important. He’s like the perfect boyfriend. I
couldn't ask for a better guy and no man could fill his shoes. He
was one of a kind and I was very lucky to have him. I think Matt
felt the same way when it came to me. You see, Matt's friends
couldn't play him like they used to 'cause he has me. As far as
I'm concerned, God doesn't make females like me anymore. I know
that Matt is a very good looking man and he can get almost any
girl he wants. I'm sick of all the broads that used him just for
his money. Jeff told me all about it when we broke up for the
little while that we did. I had to make him believe that I wasn't
like those other chicken heads because each and every single day,
I'm gonna love Matt in a special way.
"Consider it done. I'll do a Moonsault after Papi just for
you. You had better watch me." I said as I grabbed his shirt
collar.
"You know I will. You're gonna do just fine." He kissed
me for a little while.
"You make me so happy. I'll be thinking about you out
there."
"I love you."
"You too." I said before I ran off to Papi.
Papi and I made our way down the black little corridor, which
lead to the Oval Tron steps. Before we went up the steps, I told
him that I was gonna do a Moonsault after him and he agreed with
the idea. I smiled at him and we made our way up the steps for my
WWF debut. I can't really explain the mixed emotions that ran
throughout me at the moment. Standing behind a curtain before
your debut, you feel the right amount of being nervous. You don't
know if you're gonna screw up. You don't know if somebody, like
Vince and JR, is watching you, which makes you more nervous. Yet,
at the same time, it makes you want to do better and take
advantage of the opportunity that you've been given because it
could be taken from you at any given moment. I still don't feel
like a part of this company. I'm also not used to being here at
all, not even by a long shot. I jumped a little as Papi's music
hit. We looked at each other and ran out to the huge crowd.
Man! I never realized how enormous this arena was. What a
feeling! I've never felt this way before! There not even cheering
for us but it still feels good. Papi and I both ran down to the
ring. It felt kind of weird to see the WWF logo right there in
front of me. It still boils down to the fact that I am not used
to this shit at all. I tried to focus on the task at hand despite
the way I felt right now. I couldn't believe how many eyes were
on me. We didn't even acknowledge the crowd, Papi just went
straight to work as I watched. I couldn't help but hear the
whistles directed towards me. I was so happy but at the same
time, I felt very awkward. I don't know what it was. Maybe it was
the fact that I finally made it to the WWF or maybe it was
because these dudes in the crowd really digged this outfit. I
don't know.
I wondered if any of my fans from ECW noticed who I was but then
again, I didn't have that many. That would be cool if I gained my
first fan as a WWF wrestler after I do this Moonsault. I've
always pictured myself as a role model so hopefully, the people
will like me later on in my career. I thought of everyone who
contributed to me getting here today for a moment. I was very
lucky to have those people in my life. One thing lead to another
and now, I'm here. I just had to reflect on that sometimes since
I was very serious when it came to telling people thank you.
Matt & Jeff were definitely two of those people. I owed them
the most thanks though. They helped me so much in ways that I
can't explain. Jeff had to be one of the best friends I've ever
had and Matt was my boyfriend so I don't need to emphasize on
that anymore. They really inspired me to do so many things,
especially Matt. He always encourages me to do my best and for
that, I really love that man.
Well, this match went by fast 'cause Papi was going up for his
Moonsault...beautiful! He was so perfect in his aerial moves. My
heart began to race as the referee counted to three. There was my
cue. I climbed in the ring, onto the turnbuckle, closed my eyes,
blocked out the fear and did a Moonsault. I got up off of the
jobber afterwards to a big pop. I couldn't help but smile as they
all applauded me. I look throughout the crowd as they smiled back
at me. Wow. That felt...wonderful. Papi complimented me in
Spanish and we rolled out of the ring, walked up the ramp to a
pretty good pop. We waved to the crowd and I could tell that I
was leaving with some new fans! What an unforgettable experience
and moment for me. No words can really explain it, but I was very
proud of myself because I had just exceeded the expectations I
had for myself and...that felt awesome.
The End.