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although you dont post anymore i still reread your fics and love them everytime

aww thank you so much anon! i really am hoping to start posting again, i'm just so busy that idk when it's gonna happen. but i hope to be able to write more eventually.

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Just curious if you gonna get back to writing at all in the future

hi anon! i’m not sure. and i hate giving that answer but i don’t want to say that i’m going to get back to writing in the future and then not actually do it. so i don’t know what the future holds for me as far as writing goes, and i’m sorry i can’t give you a more definitive answer.

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randomly thought about your fics (youre one of my favorite authors😖) and hope youre doing well💗💗

aww, thank you so much! this absolutely made my day☺️ i hope you're doing well too!

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Just wondering when your gonna start posting again

hey anon! thank you for sending this ask, because i've actually been meaning to address this topic.

in all honesty, i don't know when i will start posting again. the past two months have been really tough for me, between school, mental health struggles, and various personal issues (including losing a family member to cancer at the end of september) have led to me feeling incredibly burnt out in every aspect of my life. right now my biggest priority is taking care of myself and letting myself heal and recover from these past few months.

that being said, i am trying to be semi-active on here, mostly in the form of liking and reblogging other's posts. but as for when i'll start posting my own content on here, i have no idea.

thanks for the ask!

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room key

Pairing: Rhea Ripley x Bayley, Platonic Bayley & Dakota Kai, background Shayna Baszler x Dakota Kai

Word count: 1.7k

Author's note: set after Raw 3/20/23. thank you so so much to my lovely prism trap anon for the idea for this fic. i am so sorry it took me forever to write it, but i hope you enjoy!

read this fic on ao3 here.

Dakota is smirking at Bayley the moment they step through the curtain backstage. “You okay?” the Kiwi girl asks, raising an eyebrow. “You look a little flushed.”

“I do not,” Bayley insists, but one look at her reflection in a nearby mirror and she realizes that Dakota is right.

“Hey, I’m not saying I blame you,” Dakota says. “She went all in on that pin. I would be flustered too."

Bayley starts to say something, when she suddenly catches sight of Rhea coming around the corner. "Hey, nice job out there tonight," the Aussie woman says, her gaze focused on Bayley. 

"Thanks, you too," Bayley manages to reply without stumbling over her words.

Rhea's lips move into a sly smirk, as she presses a flat piece of plastic into Bayley's palm. Bayley looks down to find a key card for a hotel room, nearly identical to the one in her own bag. "Room 515," Rhea says. "If you're interested."

Bayley wants to ask what Rhea is implying, but Damian calls out to Rhea from the other end of the hallway and Rhea shoots Bayley a final, knowing smile before walking past them to her stablemate.

Dakota giggles, grinning at her teammate. "Shut up," Bayley says through gritted teeth. 

"Are you gonna go?" Dakota asks, even though her smirk clearly says that she knows the answer to her question. 

Bayley shrugs, trying to act casual. "Maybe," she says. 

"You should go," Dakota insists. 

Realizing that Dakota isn't going to drop the subject, Bayley sighs. "I'll think about it," she finally says. "Ready to go?"

Dakota picks up her bag and nods. "Yeah," she says. "I want to call Shayna before it gets to be too late." 

"Any idea if she's going to be on the card at Mania?" Bayley asks as she and Dakota make their way to the arena exit.

Shaking her head, Dakota lets out a sigh. "Nope," she says. "Last I heard, there was talk of adding her and Ronda to the women's showcase match, but it depends on how long Ronda's injury is going to take to heal." 

Bayley gives a sympathetic nod, remembering all too well the feeling of being left off of the biggest show of the year. "How's she handling it?" she asks Dakota. Though Bayley and Shayna haven't worked together much, a friendship began to form between them when Dakota returned alongside Bayley at SummerSlam.

"She's taking the situation better than I expected," Dakota says. "I mean, she's frustrated, of course. But she's holding out hope that things work out." They arrive at the rental car and Dakota climbs into the passenger seat, letting Bayley drive. The car is silent for the first few minutes of the drive, before Dakota speaks up again. "So, are you going to go?" she asks.

Bayley doesn't need to ask what Dakota is referring to. She feels the keycard practically burning a hole in her pocket. "I don't know. Part of me wants to go," she admits. "But I don't know what to expect, or what she wants from me."

Dakota raises an eyebrow. "It's Rhea," she says. "I think you can probably guess." 

"But that's the thing," Bayley says with a sigh. "I don't want Rhea to think of me as just another one-night stand. I'm not saying I necessarily want something serious, but I'm not exactly into the idea of hooking up one night in a hotel room, and then pretending that it never happened." She lets out another sigh as she pulls into the parking lot.

"Who says it has to be about what she wants from you?" Dakota asks. "Just because she's inviting you to her room, doesn't mean you just have to give in to whatever she says. It's about you, as much as it's about her."

Bayley gives Dakota a look. "So you're saying I should try to be in charge?" she asks. "Because I have a feeling Rhea isn't the kind of person who likes to submit to anyone."

"Well, it doesn't hurt to make the suggestion," Dakota says, as they both climb out of the car and grab their bags. She looks at Bayley as they walk into the hotel and cross the foyer to the elevators. "But I can't tell you what to do. You have to decide for yourself." She pauses for a moment, before speaking again. "But ask yourself if you're going to regret not going more or less than you think you would regret going."

So that's what Bayley thinks about as she and Dakota enter the hotel room that they're sharing. It's what she thinks about as she takes off her gear and showers, washes off her makeup and gets dressed in sweatpants and an old t-shirt. 

And it's what she thinks about as she grabs her phone and two room keys, and quietly slips out the door, not wanting to interrupt Dakota, who's on FaceTime with Shayna. Before she has a chance to talk herself out of it, Bayley walks down the hallway to the elevator, goes up two floors, and emerges on the fifth floor of the hotel. She walks down the hall, stopping in front of the room marked with the number 515. 

Is she going to regret doing this? Possibly. But would she regret not doing it? Almost certainly. So Bayley takes a deep breath, lets it out, scans the room key, and enters the room, pocketing the key as she steps inside.

Rhea is sitting on the edge of the bed, eyes on the door. "So you decided to take me up on my offer," she says. 

Bayley closes the door behind her, but stays next to the exit, unsure of her place in this situation. "I did," she says slowly. "Though I have to admit, I'm not quite sure what your offer entails.

A sly smirk finds its way onto Rhea's lips. "You're a smart girl," she teases as she stands up from the bed, slowly making her way across the room to where Bayley is hovering by the door. "I'm sure you can figure it out." 

Rhea runs her hands up Bayley's sides and leans in close. "I'm going to kiss you now," she whispers, her lips just inches Bayley's ear.

And Bayley isn't going to object, melting into Rhea as the younger woman kisses her. It's not a soft or tender kiss by any means, but neither is Rhea. The kiss is slow and fierce, Rhea teasing into Bayley's mouth with her tongue. Her hands make their way to Bayley's shoulders and she pushes Bayley against the door. 

Bayley's response is naturally to push back against Rhea, forcing her against the nearest wall, never breaking from the kiss. There's tension between them, a power struggle as the two dominant women fight for control.

Suddenly, Rhea steps back. "Why are we doing this?" she says with a sigh. "We're both sore and exhausted. This certainly isn't going to help anything."

"Hey, you're the one who invited me here," Bayley points out. "But you make a fair point." 

For a moment, they just stare at each other. Then, Rhea wraps her hand around Bayley's wrist and tugs her over to the bed. They collapse onto the mattress in a tangle of limbs, and Bayley's lips find Rhea's instinctively.

Bayley doesn't remember much from the next several minutes, but she remembers a few things: Rhea's tongue teasing into her mouth. Her fingers in Rhea's hair. Rhea's breath against her neck. 

When they finally break apart, and Bayley tries to stand up and return to her room for the night, Rhea pulls her back down onto the bed beside her. "Stay," she says. "Please. Stay with me for the night."

And Bayley can't say no to that accent, so she settles back in beside Rhea. "Dakota is never going to let me hear the end of this," she says with a sigh.

Rhea laughs, wrapping her arms around Bayley's torso. "Shayna is going to tease me for days if Dakota tells her about this," she says. "But then again, we gave them so much crap when they first got together, so I suppose it's only fair."

Bayley laughs, resting her head on Rhea's chest. They stay curled up together, Bayley in Rhea's arms until they fall asleep, and they wake up the same way. Bayley wouldn't mind spending all day in bed with Rhea, but they both have flights to get to, so Bayley settles for a lingering kiss and a promise that they'll text each other before their flights leave. 

She's just about to leave Rhea's hotel room when the Aussie woman places a hand on her shoulder. "Can I take you out?" she asks, and her voice is hesitant and shy in a way that makes Bayley's heart skip a beat. "On a real date, I mean. Not just making out in a hotel room."

"Well, I didn't have any problems with making out in a hotel room," Bayley teases. "But yes, I would love to go on a date with you."

Rhea smiles shyly, placing a soft kiss on Bayley's lips and promising to call her tonight. Bayley feels like she's floating as she returns to her room.

Dakota is sitting criss cross at the edge of her bed when Bayley returns. "Something you want to tell me?" she asks, a knowing grin on her face. 

As much as she tries to hide it, a giddy smile finds its way onto Bayley's face, accompanied by a faint blush. She nods, which prompts Dakota to let out an excited squeal and jump up from the bed. Bayley lets Dakota tug her over to the bed and sits down. "So how was it?" Dakota asks eagerly.

"It was amazing," Bayley says, prompting Dakota to let out another squeak of excitement. "We didn't go too far because we were both tired, but we made out a bit. And then we cuddled for a while."

Dakota watches her friend with bright eyes, not missing the pink flush in Bayley's cheeks. "Anything else?" she asks, almost as if she knows there's more to the story.

Bayley nods. "She asked me out," she says. "On a date."

"See, I told you going over there was a good idea," Dakota says with a satisfied smirk. Then her expression softened into a fond smile. "I'm glad you're happy," she says. "You deserve it. Both of you do."

Bayley smiles at her teammate. "Thanks for convincing me to go," she says. 

"Anytime," Dakota replies. "You know I've always got your back."

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Charlie (Dakota) x reader

Reader having a really bad week and when she gets home she’s really upset and she just has a complete meltdown and Dakota comforts and cuddles her

Meltdown || Dakota Kai x Reader

Summary: You get home after a horrible and all too busy week away. You end up having a complete meltdown. Thankfully, Dakota is there to comfort you

The week had been relentless, a never-ending cascade of deadlines, meetings, and stress. You had powered through it all, but now that you were finally home, the weight of it all crashed down upon you like a tidal wave. You couldn't hold it in any longer.

Tears streamed down your face as you sat on the cold kitchen floor, your sobs echoing through the empty house. It was as if all the pent-up emotions had erupted at once, leaving you feeling utterly defeated.

Amidst the chaos of your breakdown, you heard the sound of footsteps approaching, and then a gentle hand on your shoulder. You looked up, tear-blurred vision meeting Dakota's concerned eyes.

"Kota," you choked out her name, feeling a rush of relief that she was here.

Without a word, she helped you up from the floor, her strong arms supporting you as you wobbled on unsteady legs. You clung to her, burying your face in her shoulder, unable to contain your tears.

She guided you into the bedroom, her touch comforting and reassuring. She eased you down onto the bed and then joined you, pulling you into a warm embrace. Dakota's heartbeat was a steady rhythm against your ear, grounding you in the moment.

"Shh," she whispered soothingly, her fingers gently stroking your hair. "It's okay, my love. Let it out."

You clung to her, your sobs gradually subsiding as you found solace in her arms. Dakota held you close, her presence a reassuring anchor in the midst of your stormy emotions.

"Everything is going to be alright," she murmured, her voice a calming balm. "You're my strong girl, and you can handle anything that comes your way. I'm here for you, always."

Her words were like a lifeline, pulling you back from the brink of despair. With Dakota by your side, you knew you could weather any storm, no matter how fierce. In her embrace, you found strength and comfort, and as you slowly calmed down, you realized that, indeed, everything would be alright.

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tagged by @the-man-becky-lynch

last song I listened to: call your mom by noah kahan (yes i'm doing just fine, why do you ask?)

currently watching: s.w.a.t. (2017) season 6

currently reading: divine rivals by rebecca ross

current obsession: s.w.a.t.

tagging (optional): @this-is-my-bisexuality @combatfaerie

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i know i’m on a bit of a hiatus right now, but i’m definitely going to try to do this!

Rhea Ripley Appreciation Week: Part The Third

Hi, everyone! This will be the third consecutive year in which I will be hosting Rhea Ripley Appreciation Week! To participate, all you have to do is follow the prompts, make a post, and use the tag #RRAW23 so that I can share your creations! Have fun!

Day One (October 5) - Fave Moment

Day Two (October 6) - Fave Gear

Day Three (October 7) - Fave Street Style Look

Day Four (October 8) - Fave Rivalry

Day Five (October 9) - Fave Team Up

Day Six (October 10) - Fave Friend/ship(s)

Day Seven (October 11) - Free Choice

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hi friends!

i won't be posting a weekly women's wrestling news roundup tomorrow, and probably not for the next couple of weeks as well. i'm dealing with some personal stuff, and school is getting really busy.

thanks for understanding! i'm hoping to be posting again in a couple of weeks.

xo, celestial.

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september 4, 2023 - weekly women’s pro wrestling news roundup: week of august 28-september 3, 2023

this week's news roundup includes:

Results from last week’s editions of Monday Night Raw, NXT, WWE Main Event, Friday Night SmackDown, and NXT Level Up.

Results from last week’s editions of AEW Dynamite, AEW Rampage, and AEW Collision.

Results from WWE Payback.

Results from AEW All Out.

spoilers below the cut for shows/events listed above!

Results from TV last week:

Monday Night Raw (8/28):

Becky Lynch defeated Zoey Stark - falls count anywhere match. match length-16:17.

NXT (8/29):

Elektra Lopez & Lola Vice defeated Dana Brooke & Kelani Jordan. match length-4:01.

Kiana James defeated Gigi Dolin, Roxanne Perez, and Blair Davenport to become the #1 contender to the NXT Women's Championship. match length-11:41.

AEW Dynamite (8/30):

TBS Champion Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida, & Dr. Britt Baker, DMD defeated Emi Sakura, Nyla Rose, & Marina Shafir. match length-7:17.

WWE Main Event (8/31):

Katana Chance (w/ Kayden Carter) defeated WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Chelsea Green. match length-5:05.

Friday Night SmackDown (9/1):

Shotzi defeated Bayley (w/ Dakota Kai & WWE Women's Champion Iyo Sky). match length-9:18.

NXT Level Up (9/1):

Stevie Turner defeated Valentina Feroz (w/ Yulisa Leon). match length-4:19.

AEW Rampage (9/1):

Skye Blue & Willow Nightingale defeated Anna Jay & Taya Valkyrie. match length-8:30.

AEW Collision (9/2):

The Outcasts (AEW Women's World Champion Saraya, Toni Storm, & Ruby Soho) defeated TBS Champion Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida, & Dr. Britt Baker, DMD. match length-8:11.

Results from PPVs last week:

WWE Payback (9/2):

Becky Lynch defeated Trish Stratus in steel cage match. match length-20:00.

After the match, Trish and Zoey Stark argued inside the cage, and Zoey turned on Trish, hitting her with the Z-360.

Rhea Ripley defeated Raquel Rodriguez to retain the Women's World Championship. match length-17:20.

AEW All Out (9/3):

Zero Hour:

Skye Blue, Willow Nightingale, & Hikaru Shida defeated ROH Women's World Champion Athena, Mercedes Martinez, & Diamante (w/ Billie Starkz). match length-8:30.

PPV:

Kris Statlander defeated Ruby Soho (w/ AEW Women's World Champion Saraya) to retain the TBS Championship. match length-12:25.

Current Women's Champions in WWE & AEW:

WWE: - Women's World Championship: Rhea Ripley - WWE Women's Championship: Iyo Sky - NXT Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton - WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Chelsea Green & Piper Niven

AEW: - AEW Women's World Championship: Saraya - TBS Championship: Kris Statlander

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august 28, 2023 - weekly women’s pro wrestling news roundup: week of august 21-27, 2023

this week's news roundup includes:

Results from last week’s editions of Monday Night Raw, NXT, WWE Main Event, Friday Night SmackDown, and NXT Level Up.

Results from last week’s editions of AEW Dynamite, AEW Rampage, and AEW Collision.

Results from AEW All In.

Upcoming major events in wrestling.

spoilers below the cut for shows/events listed above!

Notable results from TV last week:

Monday Night Raw (8/21):

Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley (w/ Dominik Mysterio) defeated Candice LeRae (w/ Indi Hartwell). match length-1:21.

Raquel Rodriguez attacked Rhea Ripley and challenged her to a title match at WWE Payback.

Becky Lynch's promo was interrupted by Trish Stratus and Zoey Stark. Becky challenged Zoey to a Falls Count Anywhere match for next week on Raw.

WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Chelsea Green & Piper Niven defeated Kayden Carter & Katana Chance. match length-1:36.

NXT Heatwave (8/22):

Ivy Nile defeated Ava. match length-2:12.

NXT Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton's promo was interrupted as Gigi Dolin, Kiana James, Blair Davenport, and Roxanne Perez all called their shots for the gold, before brawling with each other.

Lyra Valkyria & Dragon Lee defeated Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley & NXT North American Champion Dominik Mysterio. match length-14:06.

AEW Dynamite (8/23):

Ruby Soho (w/ Saraya & Toni Storm) defeated Skye Blue. match length-7:15.

WWE Main Event (8/24):

Natalya defeated Nikki Cross. match length-8:06.

Friday Night SmackDown (8/25):

Backstage during an interview, Bayley called WWE Women's Champion Iyo Sky "once in a generation."

Iyo Sky (w/ Bayley & Dakota Kai) defeated Zelina Vega to retain the WWE Women's Championship. match length-6:10.

NXT Level Up (8/25):

Kiana James defeated Kiyah Saint. match length-5:19.

AEW Rampage (8/25):

The Outcasts (Saraya & Toni Storm) defeated AEW Women's World Champion Hikaru Shida & Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. match length-11:15.

AEW Collision (8/26):

Willow Nightingale defeated Robyn Renegade (w/ Charlette Renegade). match length-8:35.

Notable news & results from PPVs last week:

AEW All In (8/27):

During both the Zero Hour kickoff show and the PPV, Mercedes Mone (fka Sasha Banks) was shown in the audience.

Saraya defeated Hikaru Shida, Toni Storm, and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D to become the new AEW Women's World Champion. match length-8:50.

Upcoming major events in wrestling:

WWE Payback - Saturday, September 2.

AEW All Out - Sunday, September 3.

Current Women's Champions in WWE & AEW:

WWE: - Women's World Championship: Rhea Ripley - WWE Women's Championship: Iyo Sky - NXT Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton - WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Chelsea Green & Piper Niven

AEW: - AEW Women's World Championship: Saraya - TBS Championship: Kris Statlander

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Dakota x shayna x reader (or you can just do the BRE because like why not)

Reader having really bad period cramps and headaches and stuff so they all comfort her

Gentle care || Shayna Baszler x Reader x Dakota Kai

Summary: Your monthly periods are hell for you but Shayna and Dakota take care of you.

Your monthly cycle is like a relentless storm that sweeps over you, leaving you in a sea of discomfort and pain. As the cramps intensify and the headaches settle in, you find yourself seeking refuge in the company of Shayna and Dakota. They're your pillars of strength during these trying times.

On a particularly challenging day, you're curled up on the couch, clutching a heating pad to your abdomen, and grimacing with each wave of pain. The television is on, but your attention is elsewhere as the discomfort takes center stage.

"Hey," Shayna's voice is a soothing balm as she enters the room, her presence instantly calming. "How are you feeling?"

You manage a weak smile, grateful for her concern. "Like I've been run over by a fucking truck."

Dakota follows closely behind, carrying a tray with a cup of herbal tea and some light snacks. "We've got your back, love."

As you sip the tea, their presence alone starts to ease the tension in your body. Shayna sits beside you, her hand gently rubbing circles on your back. Dakota settles on your other side, placing a cool cloth on your forehead to alleviate the throbbing headache.

"Remember to breathe," Shayna murmurs, her fingers working their magic on your tense muscles.

Dakota's soft voice joins the chorus of comfort. "You're strong, and this will pass. We're right here with you."

Their words and actions are a lifeline as you navigate the storm within you. Time seems to blur as they take turns offering their support, each touch and every kind word a reminder that you're not alone in this battle.

As the hours pass, the pain gradually begins to subside. You're still weary, but their unwavering presence has made a significant difference. Shayna and Dakota exchange knowing glances, and without a word, they help you up from the couch, guiding you to your bedroom.

"Let's get you comfortable," Shayna suggests, arranging the pillows to support your weary body.

Dakota tucks you in, her smile warm and caring. "Rest up. We'll be right here if you need anything."

You close your eyes, feeling their love and support surround you like a cocoon. As sleep claims you, you're filled with a deep sense of gratitude for the two incredible women who stand by your side, offering comfort and care when you need it the most. In their arms, the storm might rage, but you're never alone, and that makes all the difference.

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Shayna x Charlie x reader (i love them so much)

Cuddles and just like lots of fluff with Shayna and Charlie

Demand || Shayna Baszler x Reader x Dakota Kai (Charlie)

Summary: You decide that the day will be spent in bed, in the arms of your girlfriends.

You wake up with a yearning for something warm, comforting, and full of love. The perfect remedy to your mood is simple: cuddles. Today is all about that. Your longing for the comforting embrace of your partners, Shayna and Charlie, is insistent. And so, you decide that this is exactly how you'll spend your day.

As the morning light filters through the curtains, you stretch and yawn, a smile tugging at your lips. You turn to your side, finding Shayna still sound asleep. You can't help but admire her serene expression, the way her features soften in slumber. You lean in and press a soft kiss to her forehead before gently extricating yourself from her grasp.

Across the bed, Charlie stirs, blinking sleepily as she rubs her eyes. A soft chuckle escapes your lips, and she blinks at you in a way that's endearingly disoriented.

"Morning," you greet with a warm smile.

"Morning," she replies, her voice husky with sleep. "What's got you up and about so early?"

You crawl back to her, propping yourself up on your elbows as you gaze down at her. "I've got a craving for cuddles today."

Charlie's eyes crinkle at the corners as she grins, reaching out to pull you down beside her. "Well, who am I to deny you such a request?"

You snuggle into her arms, your head finding its spot on her chest, her heartbeat a comforting rhythm beneath your ear. It's exactly where you want to be, and you let out a contented sigh. Charlie's arms wrap around you, holding you close, and she presses a kiss to the top of your head.

"Mmm, feels nice," you murmur, nuzzling closer to her.

"I'm glad you think so," Charlie replies, her fingers tracing soothing patterns on your back.

Just as you're getting lost in the warmth of Charlie's embrace, you feel the bed shift beside you. Shayna's awake now, her gaze landing on the two of you with a soft smile.

"Am I missing out on something?" she asks playfully, her voice still laced with sleep.

You chuckle, reaching out for her. "Not anymore."

Shayna moves closer, her arms wrapping around both you and Charlie, creating a cocoon of warmth and affection. Puppy, sensing the cozy atmosphere, hops up onto the bed and finds a spot at the foot, letting out a contented sigh of her own.

"This is the perfect way to spend the day," Shayna says, her lips pressing a gentle kiss to your temple.

You nod in agreement, feeling utterly content between your two partners. It's like the world outside has faded away, leaving just the three of you in this serene and loving bubble. You close your eyes, savoring the feeling of being surrounded by their presence.

Throughout the day, you move from cuddling to chatting to sharing soft kisses. Shayna and Charlie take turns in showing you just how much they care, with their gentle touches and sweet words. It's everything you needed and more – a day of comfort and love that wraps around you like a warm, cozy blanket.

As the sun sets and the room is cast in a soft, golden glow, you realize that you couldn't have asked for a better way to spend your time. You're tucked between the two people who mean the most to you, and their love is all around you. It's a day filled with cuddles, affection, and the reassurance that you're cherished beyond measure.

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an update re: weekly women's wrestling news roundups.

due to classes starting soon, i won't be able to spend as much time writing detailed recaps of weekly wwe and aew shows. as a result, the weekly women's wrestling news roundup will be looking a little different going forward. here's what you can expect:

results from matches. this will still include match length, but will not include details about the matches themselves.

1-2 sentence summaries of backstage segments and promos.

significant news from the world of women's wrestling, mainly releases, debuts, and other notable events.

a recap of current women's titleholders in wwe and aew.

major shows/events taking place in the coming week (such as pay-per-views and premium live events) when applicable.

i hope that eventually i will be able to go back to longer, more detailed recaps on a weekly basis, but right now this is the most i am able to commit to.

xo, celestial.

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august 21, 2023 - weekly women’s pro wrestling news roundup: week of august 14-20, 2023

this week's news roundup includes:

News & results from last week’s editions of Monday Night Raw, NXT, and Friday Night SmackDown.

News & results from last week's editions of WWE Main Event and NXT Level Up.

News & results from last week’s editions of AEW Dynamite, AEW Rampage, and AEW Collision.

Other updates and news from last week.

Things to look forward to in women’s wrestling this week!

spoilers below the cut for shows/events listed above!

Notable news & results from TV last week:

Monday Night Raw (8/14):

Backstage, Adam Pearce spoke to WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Chelsea Green about the future of the titles now that Chelsea is without a partner as Sonya Deville has a torn ACL. Kayden Carter and Katana Chance interrupted, saying that they wanted a shot at the titles once Chelsea found a partner. Kayden and Katana were then attacked from behind by Piper Niven who declared that she would be Chelsea's new partner and took one of the title belts from her.

Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley defeated Indi Hartwell. After the match, Candice LeRae and Indi attacked Rhea before escaping up the ramp. match length-3:05.

Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus ended in a double count-out. The match ended after Becky and Trish began to brawl in the crowd. They continued to fight up the stairs and into the concourse. As they reached the merch stand, Zoey Stark appeared and helped Trish to lay out Becky. match length-11:30.

Backstage after the match, Adam Pearce confronted Trish and Zoey. He said that Trish would have another match against Becky, and that this time it would be in a steel cage.

NXT (8/15):

Blair Davenport defeated Dana Brooke. match length-3:39.

In a backstage segment, Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley & NXT North American Champion Dominik Mysterio called out Lyra Valkyria & Dragon Lee, issuing a challenge for a mixed tag team match next week at NXT Heatwave. Later in the show, Lyra and Dragon Lee accepted the challenge.

Jacy Jayne defeated Thea Hail. match length-8:11.

A video package of NXT Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton was shown. Stratton promised that she would be on NXT Heatwave next week.

AEW Dynamite (8/16):

Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. defeated The Bunny to qualify for the AEW Women's World Championship four way match at AEW All In. Britt claimed the final spot in the championship match in London, where she, Saraya, and Toni Storm will all be challenging Hikaru Shida for the gold. match length-7:31.

WWE Main Event (8/17):

Natalya defeated Tegan Nox. match length-5:43.

Friday Night SmackDown (8/18):

Bianca Belair & Charlotte Flair defeated Damage CTRL (WWE Women's Champion Iyo Sky & Bayley). Bianca pinned Bayley to score the win. match length-13:50.

Bianca was in the middle of being interviewed backstage, when she was attacked by Damage CTRL's Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Iyo Sky.

NXT Level Up (8/18):

Jacy Jayne defeated Karmen Petrovic. match length-5:10.

Dani Palmer defeated Brooklyn Barlow. match length-4:56.

AEW Rampage (8/18):

AEW Women's World Champion Hikaru Shida & Skye Blue defeated The Outcasts (Toni Storm & Ruby Soho). After the match, Toni and Ruby attacked Shida and Skye. Saraya also attacked the champion and her tag partner, before Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. ran down the ramp to make the save. All six women brawled to end the show. match length-10:08.

AEW Collision (8/19):

Willow Nightingale defeated Diamante. match length-11:02.

Other news & updates from last week:

On Wednesday morning, Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that Lacey Evans has officially left WWE. This follows Lacey removing "WWE" from her social media handles, as well as indicating in her Instagram bio that she is no longer with the company. As of writing this, there has been no statement from WWE regarding Lacey's release, but she has been moved to the alumni section of the WWE website. According to a report from Fightful Select on Tuesday night, Lacey had indicated that her deal was set to expire at midnight.

Dakota Kai confirmed during a Twitch stream that she still has a ways to go before she is cleared to return to in-ring action. Specifically, she said that she is just under six months away from being cleared.

Speaking of Dakota Kai, she and Zelina Vega announced that they are starting a podcast together. Subscribe on YouTube here.

Things to look forward to this week:

This Tuesday on NXT Heatwave, Ava (fka Ava Raine, daughter of The Rock) will compete in her first singles match, against Ivy Nile.

This Sunday, August 27 live on pay-per-view, AEW All In takes place in London, England. Zero Hour starts at 12 pm ET, and the PPV begins at 1 pm ET. AEW Women's World Champion Hikaru Shida defends her title in a four way match against Toni Storm, Saraya, and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.

Current Women's Champions in WWE & AEW:

WWE: - Women's World Championship: Rhea Ripley - WWE Women's Championship: Iyo Sky - NXT Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton - WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Chelsea Green & Piper Niven

AEW: - AEW Women's World Championship: Hikaru Shida - TBS Championship: Kris Statlander

[celestial-thoughts]

this week’s wrestling news roundup will either be up tonight or early tomorrow morning. i’m in the process of packing to move for school so i haven’t had a chance to finish it yet.

[celestial-thoughts]

i see the vision.