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Setting: RAW (One Week Before the Betrayal)
Focus: Roman is summoned by Triple H for a "conversation." Dean presses Seth harder. Charlotte makes her first public declaration of interest. AJ plays her cards in the shadows. The tension within The Shield brews just under boiling.
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[Opening – RAW Kicks Off]
The crowd roars. Pyros explode. Commentary's buzzing about Roman's epic gauntlet win.
Michael Cole: "Roman Reigns survived hell last week! But the question now—can he survive what's coming?"
JBL: "The Shield's stronger than ever. Or is it?"
Just as the show begins, Triple H's music hits.
He walks to the ring, microphone in hand.
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[In-Ring Promo – Triple H Calls Out Roman]
Triple H:
"Last week, Roman Reigns proved he's a warrior. He bled, he suffered… and he won. But tonight isn't about winning."
"Tonight, it's about decisions."
"Roman, come out here. We need to talk. Like men."
Roman's music hits. The crowd reacts instantly—half cheers, half boos. He walks out slow, focused, wearing his all-black vest and fire in his eyes.
He steps into the ring—nose to nose with The Game.
Roman:
"Talk fast. I've got places to break."
Triple H (smirking):
"You're strong. You're smart. You're ruthless. You're what I need…
What we need. Not as a pawn. As a king."
The crowd goes wild. Roman doesn't blink.
Triple H:
"Ditch the two. Join The Authority. And I'll give you everything."
Roman (coldly):
"I don't need kingship handed to me. I'm not your dog. I build my throne with blood."
Triple H (smiling):
"Your blood. Or theirs?"
The lights flicker. The tension thickens.
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[Backstage – Dean Confronts Seth]
Dean corners Seth by catering, eyes burning.
Dean:
"You're really doing this? You think I don't see what's happening?"
Seth (snapping):
"I'm the architect. I always see what's coming. And you? You're too busy punching walls to notice we're rotting from the inside."
Dean:
"We were brothers."
Seth:
"No, Roman's your brother. You two always had the bond. I was just... necessary."
Dean walks off. Hurt. Angry. Determined.
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[Mid-Show – Charlotte Flair's In-Ring Segment]
Charlotte enters in a tailored red robe. Spotlight hits. She grabs a mic.
Charlotte:
"I've been watching closely. Not just the matches. The power plays. The shifts. The war beneath the roar."
"And I'm not just a Queen because of blood. I'm a Queen because I know where to place my crown."
"Roman Reigns—if you're listening—when your empire falls, I'll be the one holding the flag at your side."
Crowd stirs with excitement.
Michael Cole: "Charlotte Flair just made her move."
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[Backstage – AJ Lee Watches On a Monitor]
AJ sits in the locker room, legs crossed, smirking at Charlotte's promo.
AJ (to herself):
"She wants the crown. I just want the king."
She pulls out a card and scribbles something on it before slipping it into an envelope with Roman's name.
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[Main Event – Roman vs. Kane (With Seth as Guest Referee)]
Announced suddenly by Stephanie McMahon, this is a trap in disguise.
Seth comes out in referee gear. Kane enters in full monster mode. Roman walks out slow—eyes locked on Seth the whole time.
Fight Begins:
Kane goes heavy with punches—Roman absorbs and fires back.
Roman hits a massive clothesline. Kane no-sells. Chokeslam—Roman reverses. Superman Punch—
Seth "accidentally" gets bumped. Delayed count.
Roman:
"You blind or bought?"
Seth:
"Call it like I see it."
Roman fends off Kane—Spear. He covers.
Seth counts…1… 2… hesitates… 3.
Crowd boos. Roman glares at Seth.
They stand face to face.
Roman (growling):
"Next time, I don't pull the punch."
Seth (quietly):
"You won't get a next time."
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[Closing Scene – Locker Room, Late Night]
Roman opens his locker. Inside—an envelope.
No name on the front. Just a kiss mark.
He opens it.
Inside: a handwritten note.
> "You might carry the Shield, Roman. But who shields you from the betrayal you don't see coming? —AJ"
He stares at the letter. No emotion on his face.
But his fists clench.
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To Be Continued…