“That would be [i]Mister McKinney[/i], if you please.” Gordon maintained his smile as he released Fiona’s hand after the shake. “And that’s great, [i]wonderful to hear![/i] I have no doubt that you and Ada will raise the roof tonight. I watched some of your matches from your time with NMWW and I can definitely attest to Ada’s ability to fire up a crowd having seen her compete in person at CSW. I expect the two of you to give us all a great show tonight and wrestle like there is a [i]title[/i] on the line!”

“Fiona goes in to every match with a winning mindset, Mister McKinney!” Kendra said looking to Fiona with a grin.

“Great.” Gordon nodded flashing two thumbs up. “Well, Fiona, head on to the stage entrance, you and Ada’s match is next and that crowd is [i]hungry[/i]. Which is how we like it!”

“Uhm, Mister McKinney…” Kendra quickly held up one hand indicative that she had something to say, or ask rather.

“Yes?” Gordon raised one brow as he straightened his suit jacket.

“Will I be joining Fiona in the arena tonight? I did request that maybe Defiant Dream could go out together here on opening night and that I be ringside. You know, so…”

“Ah, yes,” Gordon nodded, his facial expression now not a favorable one, “well, unfortunately Kendra, no. Not tonight anyway! Tonight the focus is on Ada Eberhard and Fiona Chevalier, two high energy competitors fighting for a win to establish a foothold here at the start of a new franchise. And a… [i]third wheel[/i], pardon me, would distract from that. Don’t worry you and Fiona will have your big entrance as [i]The Defiant Dream[/i] very soon!”

“I understand.” Kendra nodded, fighting like hell inside to keep the disappointment from her face and voice. Kendra had really hoped to make a ringside appearance with Fiona as an announcement to the fans that The Defiant Dream was back in action and ready to conquer a new brand. But management decided it was not the right approach for tonight so who was she to argue? 

“Good, good.” Gordon nodded with a very plastic smile as he turned his eyes back to Fiona. “Any questions? Like I said, you should get ready for your entrance!”