All or Nothing 09 said:
He picks her up and lifts her by the legs like a spinebuster, but she grabs his head and reverses with a DDT. They get up and she locks him around the waist and throws him over with a release german suplex, she hits a standing moonsault while he’s still down and goes for the cover 1…..2.. power out by Rush. She stands over measuring him as she looks to be going for the Spirit Crusher, Rush slowly gets up and when he turns around she goes for her finisher but he ducks and he hits a big boot when she spins back round again.
Rush picks her up again, irish whips her and catches her on the return with a sidewalk slam with full momentum, he gets up and looks at the turnbuckle and the distance she is to it. He points at it with a smile as the fan get into a cheer, he goes over and starts climbing, when he reaches the top, he signals for the end and goes for the moonsault, but again, she rolls out of the way and he lands chest first onto the mat.
They both get up at the same time and Celeste uses all of her strength to irish whip Rush into the corner, she runs at him and hits a thrust kick while in the corner. She grabs him by the head and climbs up the turnbuckle as she looks to try a big DDT from the top rope, she tries to hit the move but Rush doesn’t budge, she tries again but is prevented again. Rush shoves her out of hold and lifts her onto his shoulders. He turns around as Celeste has a worried look on her face as he hits the Rushing Powerbomb from out of the corner. Cover by Rush 1…..2…..3
I have been saved. The only thought to flow though my mind as the official’s hand crashed to the mat for a 3rd time signaling my victory, but more importantly, my redemption.
Once again I had become the recipient of a second chance in my career. And both times I used it to further my journey.
All or Nothing 09 said:
Rush does his signature pose in celebration around the ring as Celeste rolls out slowly and walks up the rampway, she looks rather angry at herself as she holds her head in disgust. She stops and looks back at Rush who’s still celebrating and stares with a small shake of the head.
This isn’t over. We’ve met in the ring twice now, and both times Celeste has been able to bring out the best in me. She continues to remind me why I do what I do. I hate to think it, but Celeste is to single’s wrestling as I was to tag-team wrestling in my past life.
All or Nothing 09 said:
She continues on out as Rush exits and shares some high fives with a few fans.
My destiny will ensure that our paths cross again. I look forward to it because I believe that it is Celeste’s destiny to help mold me into the one-on-one wrestler that she is. And it is my destiny to use the moment gained from this match to become a champion.
Rush makes his way up the ramp towards the curtain that separates the hot live audience from the WZCW Superstars’ dressing rooms, interviews, antics & inter-politics. He reaches the top of the ramp and turns to face the audience for the last time tonight. He slowly throws up his signature pose to allow the audience a final photo-op. Camera’s flash.
I’m finally back on track. Back onto the path that destiny has paved for me. Rush smiles and walked backwards eventually disappearing behind the curtain, away from the crowd still cheering the match they just saw.
He turns around and begins to walk deeper backstage. He grabs a bottle of water from a table near the gorilla position and twist off the cap. He quickly drinks the entire bottle and then attempts to throw the empty plastic bottle into a recycling box. The bottle hits the front of the box and then bounces off to the floor. Rush sighs in disappointment has he walks over to the garbage on the floor.
Nobody’s perfect. Rush picks up bottle and gently places into the recycling box, finally giving it a home.
Rush continues down the hallways of the US Airways Arena. As he walks he quietly observes the backstage scene. Becky annoying Celeste during a brief backstage interview, WZCW staff running around ensuring everything is running smoothly, USA, Excellency & Trevor Steele are together chatting about their fresh victory until Trevor notices Rush nearby.
Trevor Steele: Hey, Rush, good job out there man!
The other two men turn to Rush and each give their form of congratulations.
USA: Well done brother, well done.
Excellency extends his hands and gives Rush a silent nod as the two shake hands before Rush makes his way into the dressing Room.
Rush takes a look around and is surprised but thankful that no one seems to be in the locker room. He makes his way to his locker and removes a towel. He wraps it around his waist and then removes his wrestling trunks. He carelessly discards them into the locker before taking a seat on a folding metal chair in front of his gear.
Matches like these make a man feel invincible. Destiny is satisfied with my redemption. I can feel it, and why shouldn’t it be, I worked hard for that win and deserved it.
Rush’s mind went blank.
Over and over he rethought what he just realized.
I worked hard for that win and deserved it...
I worked for my win…
I earned my win.
The realization weighed heavy on Rush, yet a weight seemed to be lifted off of Rush’s shoulders.
He, not his destiny, was solely responsible for this win.
Rush: I am my own destiny. The words seemed to echo throughout the deserted room.
I am my own destiny. Only I have the strength and power to make and break the journey that I am. Only I decide what happens to me in and out of the ring. A smile found his way to Rush’s mouth and he sunk further into the chair in relaxation.
Rush didn’t know who he would face in the ring next. But he now knew that neither luck, chance, fate nor destiny could stand in his wake and he climbs the ladder, rung by rung to the top of the company.
And he knew, he would do it alone.