Raiya Calls Out Cassidy Once More; Lucille Reponds / Tanya Felmer Vs Natasha Petrovic

Revolution Week 2: Raiya makes her way down to the ring and looks around as she smiles warmly at the audience and seems to think to herself as she looks around, leans on the ropes, but then stands in the center of the ring and looks at the crowd. “When I first started my retirement run, I had a relative idea of how I wanted things to go and where I wanted it all to end up. It’s fun planning it all and then letting it unfold, but starting it and seeing the wide range of time I have vs only having a few months left… The pressure creates a sort of ‘need’ to get things done and not relax for the ride as much.” Raiya says as she looks around. “I look to you all when I say this, because while this is ultimately for me, it’s also for you and it’s for the ladies and gentlemen in the back. My ultimate goal in this is to give back to a business that has given me so much and ironically, I have to be the most selfish to get it done how I want-no need it done. So, for that I apologize to you all and I apologize to those in the back, and I apologize to you, Aria.” Raiya says as she points to the stage. “I thought about your words and trust me, I tried my damndest to convince myself that I can respect your desires while maintaining my timetable, but I only get one shot for this, Aria. I’m putting my end goal before yours. But know that when I get done what I need to do in the next few weeks, I will give you what you’ve proven yourself worthy of. For now, the most I can offer is that you are world champion material! And when you lock in your second reign, it’ll be because you earned it! I acknowledge you, Aria Volpez!” Raiya says as the crowd cheers and Raiya appears apologetic and then sighs. “Which leads me to Cassidy Xiao… I acknowledge you too.” Raiya says, nodding. “It’s a tad bit ironic, I created The Tarek Dynasty, yet of all my sisters and my nieces and nephews, I’m the most removed from the usual politicking they all engage in. Won’t lie, I dodge a bullet every day for my reclusiveness, but if anyone’s been the biggest bane to that power structure-vacuum paradox it’s you, Big Bad Boss Cass. For that I applaud you, but with that said, you have something of mine and I am going to kick your ass and take it from you. You won the title, you got your laughs at Jasmine and Zharina’s expense and you’ve proven you’re a world class champion, but now I’m your problem! So come down here and accept my challenge and that’s not a request. That is a demand and I have the right to make that dem-” Raiya stops as Lucille’s music plays and she looks as Lucille enters into the ring. “I’ll spare you the prefaces, because you and I have enough history to know where we stand with one another. But I am going to get in the way of your demands with my own. For you to just step over my sister’s plan, well that pisses me off. If you respected her as much as you claim, you’d challenge her to a match and let your merits decide whose plan goes forward, but instead, you’re pressing forward with yours, because you know she’s dealing with Luna. I’d call that cowardice if I did not know you better. So in lieu of Aria being able to challenge you, I will on her behalf. To get to Cassidy or more specifically The Dynasty Championship, why not face me first? Why not give back as you claim you are? Let me fight for my sister for the right reasons as opposed to what I did leading up to Wrestlemania this year?” Lucille asks as Raiya looks on at her and smiles. “Any other time, I’d laud what you’re doing. This feels like something I’d have done for Saira, back in the day. But while you may think you’re acting on Aria’s behalf, I can tell you she’d see this as a further slight. She’s done depending on others, she doesn’t need to anymore. Not that I don’t find what you think you’re doing endearing, but it’s not as noble as you think it is. You’re just stepping in where you’re not wanted nor needed. And yet despite that, I accept your challenge. However, do not thank me for accepting, thank me for defeating you. And trust me, you will thank me for that.” Raiya says as she exits the ring and Lucille seems to think on her words. The view then shifts to Tanya, Terra, and Sonya, who have demands of their own as they intend to call out Salome for interfering in the match Terra had against Valkyrie earlier in the night with Tanya taking the helm to demand Salome and assumedly, Payle Beretta, show themselves and face them directly.