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Lessons in The Industry
Queenslayers Blog
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Aftermath, The Future, and The Fight Ahead
Wrestling is war. It’s not just about the moments inside the ring; it’s about the mind games, the betrayals, the unexpected attacks, and the ever-present thirst for victory. Over the last few weeks, I’ve experienced all of the above. Brooke and Logan, you’ve made this personal. Your attacks on LJ and me weren’t just about gaining an upper hand—they were about sending a message. And guess what? Message received loud and clear. But if you think for one second that I’m going to cower in fear, that any of us will or that I’m going to let you get away with your actions unscathed, then you don’t know any of us at all.
You’d think Brookie would learn after a while. After that powerbomb through the announce table, you think she would have had the sense God gave a goldfish and backed the fuck off. But no, she doesn’t have a brain in that head. But every time she
Logan went to management and demanded to face Miles. Do you know what hell you’ve just brought down upon yourself? If you thought I was protective over LJ, I can’t WAIT to see you deal with Carter. Now you have a match with Miles this week, and let’s be real—I don’t trust you as far as I could throw you. I fully expect you to pull something shady, some underhanded tactic that lets you claim a victory you don’t deserve. Because that’s what people like you do. You don’t earn your success; you steal it. You manipulate, you scheme, and you attack when backs are turned. But karma always comes full circle. And trust me, when it does, I’ll be right there to make sure it hits you square in the face.
Victory at Inception VII: A Night to Remember
Winning at Inception VII was one of the proudest moments of my career, not just because of the victory itself, but because of who was there to witness it—my daughter, Ashlynn. It meant everything to me to have her in the crowd, watching her mother do what she does best. And yeah, I walked out of that match a bloody mess, thanks to Bea Barnhart. But you know what? That’s part of this business. Every cut, every bruise, every ounce of blood spilled was worth it to prove that I belong at the top. And Ashlynn got to see firsthand exactly what it means to fight with everything you have. That moment will live with me forever. I’ve always said she’s my whole life and I meant that. She’s been my strength when I had none. So knowing she got to see that, made all the difference in the world.
Cassie Wolfe: The Roadblock in My Path
But there’s no time to bask in past victories when the road ahead is filled with new battles. Cassie Wolfe stands between me and my rightful place in the Chamber. And let me make one thing crystal clear—I plan on taking that spot. Cassie, I hope you’re reading this and you’re ready because this isn’t just another match for me. This is about proving a point. This is about securing my place in that Chamber and making sure that when all is said and done, it’s my hand being raised in victory. I respect your talent, but respect isn’t going to stop me from doing what I need to do. Respect isn’t going to stop me from taking that Chamber spot and moving on to get my hands on Gold again.
Valentine’s Day Plans
With everything going on, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos, but I haven’t forgotten that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. No matter how intense things get in the ring, LJ and I are making sure to take time for ourselves. We’re planning on spending the day together, enjoying some well-deserved peace before stepping back into the fire. It’s moments like these that remind me why I fight so hard—to protect and cherish the people I love.
The Future is Mine
Everything I’ve been through, every obstacle I’ve faced, has led me to this moment. The attacks, the bloodshed, the mind games—it’s all fuel to the fire that burns inside me. I will not back down. I will not be deterred. Brooke and Logan, your time is coming. Cassie, get ready for the fight of your life. And as for that Chamber? I plan on walking in with nothing to lose and walking out with everything in my grasp.
Because that’s what warriors do. And I am a warrior.
See you all in the ring.
Your Queenslayer,
Alexandra
Bonding Time and Rollercoaster Rides
Belmont Park
Santa Cruz, California
Scene opens at Belmont Park in San Diego, the sun beginning to set, casting a golden hue over the bustling amusement park. The sound of laughter, crashing waves, and carnival games fills the air. The scent of salty ocean breeze mixes with the sweet aroma of funnel cakes and cotton candy. Alexandra, dressed casually in jeans and a leather jacket, walks beside LJ, her arm draped protectively over the shoulders of her daughter, Ashlynn, who excitedly tugs at her hand. LJ taking her other hand as they walk.
"Mom, can we go on the Giant Dipper next? Pleeease? It’s the coolest ride ever!"
Alexandra smirks, glancing at LJ with an amused expression. She gives a pause, thinking it over, before smiling at her daughter.
"You sure you can handle that, kiddo? It’s a classic, but it’s no joke." She tilts her head looking at her daughter.
"She’s got this, just like her mom. Tough as nails, right Ash?" LJ light pats Ashlynn on the shoulder.
Ashlynn grins, nodding enthusiastically as they make their way toward the roller coaster. The line is relatively short, giving them a few minutes to chat as they wait. Alexandra looks down at her daughter, brushing a stray strand of hair from her face.
"Having fun?"
"Duh! This place is awesome! But I think you and LJ are just scared to go on the rides with me."
LJ chuckles, nudging Alexandra, leaning over close to her, almost overly flirtatiously.
"She’s calling us out, Angel."
"Oh, is that right? You think I’m scared, huh? Alright, Ash. You’re on. Let’s see who screams the loudest." Alexandra looks between them before laughing.
Ashlynn giggles, bouncing on her heels as they finally reach the front of the line. They climb into the coaster, Alexandra sitting in the back of the ride car with LJ as Ashlynn sits in the car in front of them. As the ride begins its slow climb up the first hill, Alexandra glances at Ashlynn, who is practically vibrating with excitement.
"Last chance to back out, kid." Alexandra crinkles her nose teasingly, knowing they are well past that point.
"Never!" Ashlynn laughs. “Let’s do this!!”
The coaster reaches the peak before plunging down the first drop. Ashlynn’s laughter and Alexandra’s whooping mix with the screams of other riders. LJ throws his arms up, embracing the adrenaline rush. As the ride comes to a stop, Ashlynn jumps out first, victorious.
"I win! You totally screamed, Mom!"
Alexandra shakes her head, feigning defeat. "Alright, alright. You got me. But that was just a warm-up. What’s next?"
Ashlynn looks around, eyes landing on the carnival games. "LJ’s turn, he gets to… Win me a giant stuffed bear!"
LJ laughs, cracking his knuckles. He rolls his shoulders which brings a laugh from Alexandra’s lips. "You got it, kid. Watch and learn."
They make their way to a ring toss game, where LJ, ever the showman, dramatically lines up his shot. Alexandra leans in, whispering to Ashlynn. "Think he’s got it?"
"Maaaybe. But if he loses, I bet you can win it."
Alexandra smirks, folding her arms as LJ throws the first ring… and misses. He scowls, shaking his head before trying again. The second ring lands perfectly, earning cheers from Ashlynn. Alexandra watches as they start bonding more and it brings a bright smile to her face.
"Told you I got this!" LJ smirks, moving over to kiss Alexandra’s cheek, motioning towards Ashlynn and the giant stuffed bear.
Ashlynn grabs the giant stuffed bear, hugging it tightly. "Best. Day. Ever!"
Alexandra watches her daughter’s excitement, a rare softness in her eyes. She glances at LJ, nodding in silent appreciation. The night continues with more games, rides, and laughter, as the trio enjoys a much-needed night of fun and bonding. After a while, they take a break at a bench near the boardwalk, Ashlynn happily munching on a churro while Alexandra leans against LJ, his arm wrapped around her shoulders.
Ashlynn speaks up first. "You guys look so cute together. It’s kinda weird, but also kinda nice."
Alexandra smirks, glancing at LJ. Then looking back over at her daughter. "Oh yeah? Weird how?"
Ashlynn shrugs. "I dunno… just different. But I like it. LJ makes you smile more, and it’s nice to see."
LJ chuckles, ruffling Ashlynn’s hair. Alexandra and LJ share a smile, a gaze that says more than their words ever could. "Well, your mom’s pretty amazing. And you’re not so bad yourself, kid."
Ashlynn giggles, brushing his hand away. "Alright, alright, no mushy stuff. Let’s do one more ride before we go? The carousel?"
Alexandra and LJ exchange amused glances before nodding.
"Carousel it is. Let’s go."
“Mom, it’s so good to see you and LJ chilling before you have to go to work. I know it’s not easy on either of you.” She took a bite of the churro and smiled. “I’m just saying.”
“Hey, I’m..” She looked over at LJ who nodded. “We are never too busy for you.”
“Your mum’s right.” LJ chimed in. “Ash, I promised you I’d be there for both of you, as long as you all would have me. That hasn’t changed.”
“I know. I just like getting to see this side of you all.” Ashlynn nodded, holding the giant stuffed bear in her arms.
“And we like getting to have you with us.” Alexandra smiled. “You know you are the most important person in my life.” She hugged her daughter softly.
"I know mom, but LJ's a part of that now too." Ashlynn smiled. "And I'm happy about it."
“Hey, let’s go ride the carousel now.. I believe that was promised.. Right Angel?” LJ smiled at Alexandra and offered his hands to them.
“Right..” They both nodded bright smiles on all their faces.
This was the start of something new, a promise.
As they walk toward the glowing carousel, Ashlynn grabs both Alexandra’s and LJ’s hands, swinging them slightly. Alexandra and LJ share a look, an unspoken understanding passing between them. This? This was happiness. As the night winds down, the three of them ride together, laughter filling the air as the carousel spins, the lights of Belmont Park twinkling around them. They stay late into the evening, actually closing the park. Knowing soon that it will be back to business.
Déjà Vu
Sunset Cliffs
San Diego, California
Scene opens at night at Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, the waves crashing against the rugged shoreline under the moonlight. Alexandra stands near the edge, the ocean breeze tousling her hair. Her posture is relaxed, yet there’s a weight behind her gaze—a mix of hardened experience and unwavering confidence. A smirk slowly tugs at the corner of her lips as she looks directly into the camera.
"Cassie Wolfe… déjà vu, isn’t it? Feels like just yesterday you were standing across from me, so sure that this was your time, that you had what it took to take me down. You believed that heart, resilience, and a little fire were enough. And what happened? Reality happened. You hit a wall, and that wall was me. It seems every time I’m involved in a match against you, you can’t quite get the job done. Honestly, I’m hoping you will. Perhaps it will give your ego the boost it needs."
She snaps her fingers, her expression unwavering. She didn’t dislike Cassie in the slightest, despite what the young avenger might think. She could see potential in her, a potential that still needed to grow, and if Alexandra could cultivate that some, she would. Some day, Cassie would be a top star, it would just take some time.
"I don’t say that to mock you, Cassie. I say that because I know exactly where you’re coming from. I’ve been in your shoes before. So young, so full of the need to be on top. I remember the hunger, the need to prove myself against the best. But see, the difference between you and me? I actually did it, you get almost there and then you let one loss take hold of your every thought. I took my beatings, I learned, I adapted, and I evolved. I became a name people remember. And that? That’s what separates a contender from a veteran, and it always will."
She steps forward, the moonlight reflecting in her eyes, a balance of intensity and certainty. She’s joined by her boyfriend LJ, who stands silent, but his hand rests on the small of her back. She looks up at him, then back at the camera.
"You want to run it back, and I respect that. You want to prove that you’ve grown since last time. But let’s not pretend you don’t have doubts, Cassie. That nagging voice in the back of your head? How it tells you that you can’t do it. That you don’t have what it takes to dethrone me. How every time you’ve stepped into that ring with me, you’ve fallen short. The truth is in the tapes darling. Run it back all you want, but your mind, it’s telling you the truth—that no matter how much you push yourself, no matter how much you ‘want it,’ there are levels to this, and you’re still trying to reach where I already stand."
She crosses her arms, tilting her head slightly, her smirk sharp but devoid of malice. She takes a moment to pause, mulling over her thoughts. She doesn’t want to kill that spark she sees in Cassie, if anything she’d love to stoke those flames, make the younger woman push herself harder.
"See, I’m not here to play the villain, and I’m not here to be your hero either. Though we both know that’s the role you want to play, the hero. I guess this makes me the Deadpool to your Wolverine, your antithesis if you will. I’m here to do what I’ve always done—step into that ring and own it. I don’t just fight, I define the battlefield. I don’t just defeat people—I remind them of exactly where they stand in this industry. And Cassie, right now? You’re still looking up. Still hoping that today is the day that you’ll finally make it to the top, to be amongst the creme de la creme of the industry."
A pause. The waves crash against the rocks below, relentless and unmoving, much like Alexandra herself. She looks down at them, making the camera’s line of sight follow hers.
"You hear that, Cassie? The tide doesn’t stop. It wears down everything in its path, reshaping the landscape whether the rocks like it or not. That’s me. I don’t hesitate. I don’t slow down. And I don’t let nostalgia, sentiment, or ‘potential’ cloud my vision. I do what needs to be done. And I see a possibility of greatness in you. Do not disappoint me. Do not make me regret giving you another shot at facing me.”
Alexandra’s expression hardens, but there’s no hatred in her voice—only certainty. The certainty that at the end of this, both of them will come out a bit different.
"Last time, I gave you a lesson. This time, I’m giving you a reality check. You don’t get to skip steps. You don’t get to rise to the top just because you want it badly enough. You earn it, through pain, through perseverance, through losses that make you question everything. I know, because I lived it. And if you’re serious about becoming someone in this business, then you’ll understand that what I’m about to do to you isn’t personal. It’s necessary. It’s a lesson we’ve all had to learn. Hell, ask Jessie Salco, she paid her dues. Ask Joseph.. I’m sure he’ll tell you the same Cassie. It takes time and right now, isn’t yours. That Elimination Chamber spot belongs to me."
She cracks her knuckles, the sound barely audible over the roaring waves.
"You say you’re ready, Cassie? Then prove it. And if you’re not? Well… you’re going to learn real fast that this business doesn’t wait for you to catch up. I’m not going to make it easy on you simply because I want to see you achieve greatness someday. I plan on carving my path back to the Gold. I plan on taking what I have rightfully earned, defended, lost and bled for once again. Someday will be your time, but not right now, this is MY time.. And I will not allow you to take what is rightfully mine."
Alexandra steps even closer to the camera, her voice low and unwavering.
"I don’t do mercy. I don’t do ‘may the best woman win.’ I do results. And when that bell rings, I’m going to remind you—and everyone else watching—exactly why my name still carries weight."
The camera lingers on her unwavering stare before it slides out over the ocean. When the screen flickers back on her, Alexandra is now seated on a rocky ledge overlooking the ocean. LJ sits just behind her, looking out over the water. The wind howled around her, but she’s unshaken by the Tempest. Her voice is calmer, more introspective, but no less firm.
"Cassie, I’ve been where you are. I know the hunger, the fight, the desire to prove yourself. But let me give you one last lesson—wanting it and earning it are two very different things. You don’t get handed respect. You take it. And right now, you haven’t taken a damn thing. Nor will you be taking anything tonight."
She runs a hand through her hair, exhaling sharply.
"I’ve seen plenty of hopefuls like you come and go. Some of them lasted. Most of them didn’t. The ones who made it? They took their beatings, they learned, and they came back stronger. So when this is over, Cassie, and you’re picking yourself up off that mat, ask yourself—are you going to be one of the ones who learns? Or are you going to be just another name in a long list of people who almost had what it took, but failed at it miserably? I personally would like to see you achieve greatness, but it will not be at my expense. You see there’s two roadblocks in my way to getting back to the Gold. You and that Elimination Chamber and I plan on taking the win in both."
She leans forward, her eyes narrowing.
"This isn’t about good versus evil. It’s not about proving I’m better than you—I already know I am. This is about showing you what you think you’re ready for? You’re not. Not yet. But if you survive this, maybe—just maybe—you’ll finally understand what it takes."
A final smirk crosses her lips as the screen fades to black one last time. Alexandra's voice is heard in the darkness, one final chilling statement lingering as the sound of the waves echoes in the background.
"This time when you step into my world, Cassie, don’t come looking for validation. This time come looking for survival."
Fade to Black