Gigi Steward vs. La Pequena Luz

[Team Desire]

Giovanna Steward | "A Television Star Born"

Gigi Steward sits backstage in the arena where SCW is hosting their Under Attack show. In an isolated part where few foot traffic passes by. Gigi sits on some crates that are stacked against the wall. Resting her head against it. She can hear the crowd in the audience popping for the show. It’s how she’s keeping track of the United States Championship Clamber happening. Too much weight on her mind to watch it backstage on a monitor with a crowd of people. Things were still tense between her and Katie. Gigi wanting to try to go solo and prove herself only to have Katie anchoring her down with her quest of becoming Tag Team Champions was taking its toll. Seeing Katie get the United States title opportunity felt like a knife in her back.

Though Ash had explained the possible reasoning of it simply being Katie as an ex-United States Champ filled the quota. Gigi had decided to put up with her and let Katie have this. Who knows? Maybe if Katie takes a focus on the United States title it just might free her up to pursue her own goals.

The crowd is heard erupting in a massive cheer. Gigi looks around and listens carefully as the announcer is heard. "Katie Steward has been eliminated."

Or maybe not. Katie got her shot and not she can come back and team with her and continue the quest for the Tag Team titles. Gigi shakes her head. She doesn't feel that shocked really. Beginning to think maybe she is the foolish one for even thinking she could've gone solo.

The crowd pops again, just as quickly as the last time. Music plays and the announcer announces Deanna Frost as the winner of the chamber.

Gigi sits up on the crate spinning herself around, her legs dangle off the side. Her hands grip onto the edge of the crate. There it was. Now Gigi has to go back and be Katie’s partner. She’s going to need a pick me up after the brutal chamber match.

Maddy calls out to Gigi, finding her in the secluded area backstage.

“Hey, Maddy.”

“G, where were you? You missed Katie’s match?” Maddy throws up her arm.

“I was following along with it.” Gigi tells her to hop off the crate and join her.

“No.” Maddy shakes her head wondering what Gigi is talking about. She wasn’t watching with her.

Gigi laughs it off and the two walk around backstage together. They go to find Katie to see how she’s doing after her loss. They turn a corner and head to the trainer’s area. They don’t notice Katie behind them. She’s obviously upset after her loss. Her Lady Glory flag, the pink, white and purple wrapped around as she argues with TJ. They march off and disappear around a corner.

Gigi and Maddy walk into the trainer’s area and look around for Katie, but she isn’t around. They pass by Lucas Knight who is getting some ice for his muscles.

“She’s not here.” Gigi scratches her head. “Where could she be?”

Maddy shrugs her shoulders. They leave the area and walk back out into the hallway where Sasha D. finds them.
“Oh good, Gigi I found you.” Sasha smiles looking happy to see them. “I wanted to tell you this news personally.”
Gigi’s face lights with excitement. “Really? This sounds like it could be good.”

“You’re next in line for an opportunity at the Television title. I think this is a really good thing so you can prove how serious you are about breaking solo. Maybe even showing Katie.” Sasha nods knowing she convinced Gigi how good this could be for her.

Maddy claps her hands together excited for Gigi. Gigi can’t help, but smile realizing her opportunity ahead of her. A chance she might be able to break away from Katie and be her own person.

In the excitement they don’t notice a small group of individuals behind them marching through the halls of the arena. They are color coronated with Katie’s Lady Glory of Pink, White and Purple. The small group just passes by in the background.

“Oh wow, Sasha thank you. This is amazing.” Gigi tells her still beaming with excitement.

“Well don’t thank me yet. It’s just the Television title. They always need someone to challenge for the title. So they’re giving you the shot next.” Sasha pulls back on the excitement just a little bit. Gigi knows the rules of the Television title. It’ll be something she needs to keep up on her toes. Sasha is right, though. It’s the best possible challenge for her to prove to herself and everyone that she is ready.

“Yes. I know, but thank you for giving me this news. I appreciate it.” Gigi smiles at Sasha, her entire mood changing from when she first arrived at the show. Quietly supporting Katie while trying to not let it bother her. Gigi has a new goal.

The security walkie in Sasha pocket begins to static and a voice is muffled. Sasha takes it out and listens to the commotion on it. “I have to go take care of this. Some fans are being a bit unruly, but good luck to you, G.”

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Katie's home in Los Angeles, she sits in the political headquarters of her office. Arms resting on the armrest of the chair. Looking quite grumpy.

"I can't believe SCW would send me home like that! Who do they think I am, a child? It was not a riot. Just a few well behaved individuals that had the same passion as I do." Katie scoffs and shakes her head in disgust.

Although it really didn't surprise her. SCW never did see the brillances of things as she did. Of course they wouldn't understand. "Maybe we were onto something and they didn't want anyone to know. I think we can get them to overturn this Chamber match!"

"Uh Katie. " TJ looks on nervously. "I'm very uncomfortable with the current direction of this. I know where it's going and I don't think it's going to work."

"What do you mean, TJ? That I should just give up and do something else?" Katie questions him sitting up in her chair and placing her elbows on the table. Katie watches him closely.

"It's just not going to work out the way that you want it to." TJ pleads with Katie hoping that she'll come to her senses.

"Ok fine. They were being ridiculous anyways. Putting me in that God Awful chamber with those challengers. I don't need that ever again." Katie back in her chair wiping her hands clean from the dumb match they had her. "I need to get back to my main priorities and focus on the tag team titles with Gigi."

Katie can sense TJ's awkwardness while he clears his throat. Knowing that he has something to say, but doesn't want to make her upset.

"Gigi might be a little preoccupied at the moment. I saw the latest advertisement for Breakdown and she's got her shot at the Television Championship." Katie stares at TJ as he gives her the news.

Katie sits there in her chair and her mind begins to race a thousand miles a minute. Just like Gigi had when she first learned of Katie's title shot. Does Katie have the feelings of being betrayed now? Katie had the whole scenario planned out in her mind. Of her and Gigi winning the tag titles. The moment they would share together. Katie finished her quest with Gigi by her side.

Katie takes a deep breath and lets it out. "Ok."

TJ looks up at a calm and unbothered Katie. His first thought of something is wrong here. “Are you ok?”

“I’m fine. The Television championship is an important title for a Steward. Us being the finest actress in Hollywood. I hope she wins.” Katie smiles, gets up out of her chair and leaves the office. TJ is left standing there. Still very confused and not sure what to think of it.


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“I don’t know what to think.With my feelings for Katie being very conflicted since we’ve been back in SCW. I’m just a ball of emotions. As much as I want to be there and win the titles with Katie. It’s important to me too. I also want to see what I can do on my own. This television title match is very important to me. There is a lot that goes into being its champion that maybe might have me biting over a lot more than I can chew. My Goddess though isn’t that the point that I’m trying to make. Going out on my own and making mistakes. The television title could be that first mistake. Sasha could be right. I’m happy to make it. This could and will be a big first step that I need to make and I’m going to be ready for it.”

“I look forward to facing La Pequena Luz on Breakdown. Someone new to SCW and already succeeding in it. A nice little television story for them. Definitely aiming for rookie of the year award next month. Though as nice as it is, I'm going to be showing up with my own story. The pressure that I’ll be putting on my shoulders. The legacy that is riding on with me. This is what I want. I’m going to earn this for myself. I’m going to be a champion again.”