Before You Begin
Content Warning
This story contains mature themes that may be triggering or distressing to some readers. Topics include:
• Sexual content
• Sexual assault
• Human trafficking
• Psychological trauma
• Violence
• Abuse (emotional, physical, and sexual)
• PTSD
• Explicit language
• Graphic fight scenes
• Emotional manipulation
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Main Characters
Zara Mohamed (24)
The story's protagonist. Strong-willed, emotionally closed off, and a survivor of deep trauma. A rising force in the wrestling world, but scarred by a past that never quite lets go. Cold on the surface. Fire underneath. Always on guard, especially when it comes to her heart.
Randy Orton (32)
A veteran with venom in his veins. Charismatic, haunted, and self-destructive. Zara draws something out of him—something dangerous. His charm masks a cyclone of regret, rage, and mental illness he barely understands. He doesn't believe he deserves redemption. But he wants it anyway. Especially from her.
AJ Lee (26)
Zara's closest friend on the roster. Fiercely loyal, bold, and unapologetically real. The only person Zara allows close... so far.
Dean Ambrose (27)
Rough around the edges but surprisingly grounded. Strained history with Zara due to past silence—but trying to make amends. Wrestling's chaos incarnate, with a soft spot he doesn't show often.
Roman Reigns (27)
WWE's big dog. A powerhouse with a reputation for control, intimidation, and pride. What starts out as enemies end in frenemies?
Cody Rhodes (30)
Polished. Principled. Prideful. Cody is the golden boy with a spine of steel and a heart that runs deeper than he lets on. He sees Zara as both a partner and a cause worth protecting. But his jealousy is a slow burn—and when it comes to Randy, that fire might consume him.
CM Punk (29)
Cynical, sharp, and smarter than everyone in the room—and he knows it. Punk is both mentor and mischief-maker. He has an unspoken respect for Zara, even if he'd never say it directly. When things fall apart, he's the guy who'll be there... usually with a sarcastic one-liner and a black eye.
Brock Lesnar (36)
A monster in the ring and a cold-blooded threat outside of it. Brock doesn't care about loyalty, titles, or rules—only dominance. His assault on Zara wasn't personal. That's what makes it worse. To him, pain is just part of the business.
Nikki Bella (29)
All glam, all game. Nikki plays the part of the polished WWE icon, but underneath the sparkle is a strategist. She doesn't forget slights, and she doesn't fight fair. When she catches wind of Zara's vulnerability, she sees opportunity—and she never misses a target.
- Story begins in 2013 -
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Rage & Redemption
Fanfiction- Completed 9/26/25 - His eyes bore into hers, fierce and desperate. "When I'm with you, Zara, I feel something real-a connection that I thought had died with my marriage. You're not just another name on the roster; you're fire and passion wrapped...
