Needless to say, Charlotte Flair was in a bind. Just two days ago, a mere 48 hours after rounding up, The Queen was walking into what was easily one of the biggest matches of her career. In true egotistical fashion, she was sure that with the addition of her new lieutenant, the match would be hers for the taking. But, everything about Money in the Bank had gone completely south. Even with Bianca's help, Charlotte failed to win, thanks in large part to the blatant cahooting of Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch.
Yes, sadly, Becky had beaten Charlotte, winning both her Raw Women's title and the rights to her virgin ass in the process. Being the genius that she is though, Charlotte did manage to buy herself some time in the form of sacrificing Bianca's virgin hole, but that was merely a last-ditch effort. To give herself one last chance to finally put that bitch in her place for good. Well, she wouldn't actually be able to do that, per Becky's agreement to even take the match. But, it didn't matter! One little win at Backlash, simply making Becky 2 Cocks tap out is all it will take to put every ounce of momentum back in Charlotte's favor! All she needed was a win, and that's why she was currently visiting NXT.
NXT? What in the hell could be in NXT for The Queen of WWE you ask? Well, really only one thing, or more accurately, one person. One of the most dominant people to come out of "developmental" in a long, long time and Charlotte's last hope to get a true, grade-A protection plan. Someone who was supposed to debut on the main roster months ago, but said debut seemed to only keep getting pushed back further and further. Someone that Charlotte spotted, standing idly down the hall.
The Queen cracked a large smile, having finally spotted her target after what had surely been around twenty minutes of needless wandering. Going as fast as her expensive white stilettos could take her, Charlotte jetted down the surprisingly empty corridor until she was within reaching distance of the person in question who, quite conveniently, was turned around and unaware of Flair's overwhelming presence. Brushing back her long, blonde hair and clearing her throat, Charlotte spoke, ensuring that her usually overwhelming presence was felt in full.
"Ahem- Hello, Rhea!" Charlotte greeted, placing a hand on The Nightmare Rhea Ripley's shoulder. Surprised, the former NXT Women's champion swatted Charlotte's hand away, before turning to meet her face to face.
"What the hell do you want, Flair? Come to ruin my life again, is that it?" It was no secret that Rhea was never the same after losing to Charlotte at WrestleMania 36. Over the last year and a half, Rhea's stayed strong, protecting her ass and even winning most matches. But, she never did regain the title she was beaten for, essentially being forced to watch on as a worthless bottom like Io Shirai had a lengthy run with the belt, only for that to be ended by the woman who sent her packing. Fucking Raquel Gonzalez.
After losing to Raquel, the company decided that now was the time to move Rhea up to the main roster. That was the plan, anyway. For months though, outside of her Royal Rumble appearance and the weekly, off-and-on vignettes hyping her arrival, there had yet to be any concrete plans set in place. In other words, Rhea was lost in the dreaded "call up purgatory".
"Oh, no, no, nothing like that! In fact, I've come to formally a... a- umm." Charlotte struggled to say that dreaded word, but eventually, through gritted teeth, she found the courage. "I a-polo...gize." The Queen wasn't even sure why she should apologize to Rhea in the first place. What should she be sorry for? Being genetically superior? Winning the Royal Rumble? Taking this foolish rookie's invitation for a match? But, she knew that if Rhea was ever going to accept her offer, she'd want to hear it.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have accepted your challenge. You weren't ready to face me and that's okay." Charlotte added, getting a scoff in response before Rhea expounded.
"Bitch! It's not about the title and you know it!" Rhea exclaimed, alluding to that little fiasco that took place AFTER their match. Suddenly, Charlotte was taken back to March 26, 2020, Night 2 of WrestleMania 36, where after suffering the biggest loss of her wrestling career, Rhea Ripley was forced into the biggest loss of her topping career. That was the night where she lost her anal virginity. Per the bet they made, Rhea bottomed for Charlotte, the single most humiliating experience of her entire life.
The only plus she could find, if you could even call it that, is that she remained strong afterward, proving she wasn't just another weak bitch hiding behind her anal innocence. Rhea Ripley was no ass whore, and she proved it that night, and thank God, the only person who knew it was Charlotte. Another part of the bet was, regardless of who won, it would be a private affair. No onlookers or harsh spectators to fuel the fire. The winner was the only one who'd get to witness the other's greatest failure.
Charlotte, briefly forgetting why she was here in the first place, cackled in delight before reminding, "Oh, right! I forgot I took your-"
Rhea, putting a hand over Charlotte's mouth, shout-whispered, "Shut it. None of these people know about that, and they never will." Charlotte casually nodded in agreement, and Rhea removed her hand from The Queen's face. In the past, Charlotte never would've allowed a worthless peasant such as Rhea Ripley to touch her in such a deviant manner. But, it was further proof of how desperate Charlotte had become.
"So, if you're not here to mock me, then why are you here?" Rhea asked, leading Charlotte to look down shamefully. Even in her current state, admitting that she needed someone else's help was tough for her. By comparison, asking Bianca for help was much easier, since The EST was someone she'd never faced in a match before. Coming to Rhea Ripley of all people, someone Charlotte proved is inferior to her, was hard to do. She was The Queen, after all. Why should she need help?
"Well...well I uhh-" Charlotte stammered, her face burning up from the humiliation of her sudden bashfulness. "Did you... watch the pay-per-view from the other night?"
The dots beginning to connect, Rhea cracked a big smile. "Oh, I see. You must be in some deep shit if you're asking for my help."
Without giving any details, Charlotte answered, "Yeah".
"So, how can I be of service, my Queen!" Rhea mocked, switching out her usual Aussie accent for that of a posh Englander. Again, Charlotte dropped her head in shame. But, she needed to explain herself so, without looking The Nightmare in the face, Flair explained her situation.
"I got a rematch. But...I-I...need something a little more fool-proof." Charlotte explained vaguely.