It's a long road to Wrestlution! But we have a pitstop tonight!
Anything can happen with the WINGS OF FAME!
It's breezy outside, but its HOT in THE GARDEN!
The arena dim the lights down so low that the emergency lights shine brightest. Until the X-Tron turns on as if a film screening is about to begin.
Now everyone turn their heads towards the big screen that shows nothing for a moment. The OCW Universe are murmuring amongst each other while waiting anxiously to see what’s going to happen next.
The word “Inception” fades from white to big bold black letters. As the word fades another one also fades in, “Presents”.
As the word fades off the screen, the first scene shows The Inception sitting next to each other in a straight line on a set. The set consists of only studio lights and a big screen behind them.
The big screen shows highlights of each and every member of The Inception.
H2O: WE...present to you a story about OCW’s myths…
The big screen shows ”TTT” logo.
KD: ...and legends.
The big screen shows “Fame” logo.
Cyborg: Where two headed monsters are ready to be slayed….once again.
Highlights of Tyson taking down CQC single handedly is show behind him. Now a single camera shot points to Bobby.
Bobby Minio: Where old relics return that ignite a flame inside you and burns away threads of self doubt.
Video screen now shows Bobby laying out Pugh via TLF backstage. Then finally showing him holding up The OCW Pride Championship title over Shepard and Cort Marshall.
Camera shot turns from Bobby and points towards Valkyrie.
Valkyrie: Where religious cults cast out it’s demons to control the weak only to find out they’re the ones that are weak.
Behind her you can see Heather Angelo split screen in human and demon form receiving an Angel’s Serenity and the demon receiving MULTITUDE of Angel’s Grace.
The camera pans back to all 5 members in one shot. H2O leads the charge.
H2O: Let’s start off by saying what The Inception is really all about. Each and every one of us in their own way has made an impact in his and her own way…
H2O: On...their...OWN!
H2O slams his fist on the palm on his hand on each and every word.
H2O: Each member will speak for themselves but as for I, I TOOK “a torch” that wasn’t handed to me. It was dropped by Tiberius Dupree. The same torch that was dropped to HIM by Paul Pugh.
H2O: Me and one of my enemies but now a close friend, Bobby Minio, elevated The OCW Lightheavyweight Division in their absence. Now look at it.
H2O scoffs as also does Bobby Minio.
H2O: But hey, it’s being held by “The Best In The World” right? Thank god though, Bobby. It could be held by Kassidy Hayes; Who I proved to the world his dominance was nothing more than a myth by capturing The OCW World Heavyweight title.
H2O: Another torch that I TOOK!
Camera slides over to The OCW Pride Champion The One Man Revolution Bobby Minio.
Bobby Minio: Speaking that truth to power, Harvey. See, Harvey here, he held the title for almost an entire year and Fame didn’t show up until he was defending the World Heavyweight title. Coincidentally, I myself only had the Pride Championship for roughly an hour by the time Fame revealed themselves, but just looking at what H2O has accomplished alone… that should tell you something about Kassanity’s “dominance”. It didn’t move the meter, it didn’t light the fire under the asses under those that sit up on Hall of Fame mountain and judge those of us still gutting it out in the trenches.
Minio turns his upper lip up, reacting as if he’s smelled something off putting.
Bobby Minio: Nah, our successes did that. Our alliance did that. See, Paul, he touts this off as if it was some master plan, something he had been working on all this time, in reality, this was an audible he called when he realized I was no longer in pocket. How smart would it be to align himself with ducking Dupree and over worshipped Ortiz? Two men who can’t stand Paul, two men capable of putting an end to him at any given moment.
He begins to fire up, his body pitching forward in his chair, his voice raising as he speaks, each word audibly bolded in the viewer’s ears.
Bobby Minio: Fame isn’t a master plan and Fame isn’t a statement, it’s a career suicide pact. More importantly, it’s a reminder, that every man and woman in this room deserves and have earned the mobility that those three men have. It’s a message, telling me that this,
Minio smacks his hand across the face of the Pride Championship which is slung over his sholder.
Bobby Minio: Is little more than an entry into a wikipedia article and a souvenir. What Fame is, is a motivator, driving us to want more, to fight for more, because what we want, is what they got. The keys to the OCW castle. The ability to dictate the rules how WE see fit, and most importantly, the opportunity, if we decided to use it, to rely on our legacies to replace good ol’ fashioned HARD WORK. Because who knows? Maybe my friends here would like to waltz into an opportunity we haven’t earned since before televisions turned flat and reap the benefits for once.
After Bobby leans back in his chair and crosses his arms, Inception’s first lady Valkyrie begins to speak. H2O rests his elbows on the arms of his chair and listens to her intently.
Valkyrie: I've been in OCW for less than a year. Some say I am the future of this company, others that I'm simply too young to get involved in this war. And I don't blame them!
Valkyrie: I could spend my day watching old footage from 2009, I could cover my walls with old posters but I'd end up being like that one commentator who screamed like a little girl when a certain someone made his return at Devil’s Night.
Valkyrie: Believe me, I tried not to get involved in this. But then they started booking me in weird stipulations: a handicap match? A tables match against my best friend? Definitely not a coincidence.
Valkyrie: The truth is Inception is the start of something. We are not living in the past. We are the future. And the future will outlive their oppression, their spite, their hatred towards us.
KD: I’m the most involved, the most informed and the most active legend OCW has to offer. We only have one thing on his mind….
Cyborg: ….breaking backs and taking straps.
KD and Cyborg fist bump each other.
H2O stands up from his chair and as well as the rest of The Inception. They all step forward and walk towards to the camera.
H2O: Fame can’t cut this camera off.
Valkyrie: ...or handicap us.
H2O: We all know what happened in that ring last week. Fame’s first match was a dud. Tiberius Dupree mouth clapped with a familiar boot once again for the 1..2..3…
Minio: ...and the recent weeks our dominance over these so called legends was proven to be just a myth as well.
KD: There’s a time to be nice and a time not to be nice.
KD’s raises his huge hand over the camera lense and shoves the camera to the ground causing it turn to a snowy screen.
The camera pans to the announce team.
That's Right!
Ok!
The Camera Pans To The X-Tron
The subtle tapping on a hard surface can be heard as the camera fades in from black. A quiet, but colorful area is shown, the same area that #Austin Lee chose to avoid one week before… Terra Daturas is pacing back and forth, tapping on a hardback book she has in her hands.
Terra: A ‘match’? With Sarah? To viciously harm your fellow competitor by throwing her through a wooden table? Such violence… Such brutality… Saevitia/.
Terra is referring to her upcoming booked match against Valkyrie in a table match.
Terra: I just don’t understand. I love the kind heart that Sarah has. I love the embodiment of heart she represents. Why would the people in charge schedule such a competition? I very much do not wish to compete…
Just as she finishes her monologue, Elsa Holmberg storms through the door, looking very concerned.
Elsa: Terra! What is the matter?
Terra: Elsa! I am so glad you are here.
Elsa: Of course. I not hesitate when I saw my friend is upset.
Terra smiles shyly and approaches her friend.
Terra: They have ordered me to harm Sar--- Valkyrie.
Terra peers her head down towards the floor in sadness. An intense look falls over her face.
Terra: I do not wish to harm my friend in such a senseless, violent competition, Elsa.
Terra’s eyes begin to fill with tears. Her voice becomes weak and she leans into her friend in embarrassment.
Elsa: Terra… Is not your fault. I not know why they are make you do this…. But I don’t want for you to be sad. It is not your fault.
Elsa Holmberg embraces Terra and comforts her.
Terra: Those at the top of the tree, Elsa… Tell me, you have been here longer… Why do they do this?
Elsa turns her head, not really knowing the right answer to Terra’s question.
Elsa: Terra… Lot of things are changing right now. It not a good time for you, because you a good person. They want to bring most destruction they can. I do not know why, either.
Elsa: Justin and me are nervous too… We not know what is coming for us, even after he has become healed. I not want him to fight anymore. He always is getting hurt. It makes me so scared...
Terra peeks her head up, feeling remorse for her friend. She reciprocates the hug and comfort and closes her eyes tight.
Terra: Elsa, I think that there is a lot of work we must do in order to show OCW how loving it should be.
Terra pulls away from Elsa Holmberg and leads her by the hand to a nearby area with indoor gardens and flora. The two women sit down, trying to calm themselves.
Terra: This is amazing for relaxation.
She lights a nearby fireplace filled with firewood. The sound of slight crackling and popping from the wood starts.
Terra: Our mother provides us with endless wonders, Elsa. Only humans can provide such emotional harm… Mater Natura provides only calming wonders. Even when burning her creations, she is granting us a beautiful gift.
The sound of crackling and popping from the fireplace gets louder and more prevalent. The two women hold hands near the fireplace and close their eyes in an attempt to calm themselves and relax.
Both women open their eyes and smile at each other before quickly closing them again and relaxing… meditating in front of the quiet crackling of the fireplace. The camera fades to the sounds of firewood popping and tapping in the fire.
The camera pans to the announce team.
Don't take to long!
You are up NEXT!
TABLES MATCH VALKYRIE vs TERRA DATURAS
The camera pans to the announce team.
Wait what?
OH NO!
A limousine pulls into the arena. Stepping out is Tag Team Champion Ijitu Quartz, carrying his championship with pride. Sporting a fanciful suit jacket and as always, his PRISTINE SUNGLASSES. He’s on a call with someone on his cell phone.
As he continues to walk with a smug grin, he finally speaks.
Quartz: Well, I just made it to the arena. You guys are going to be a little later, eh? Yeah, Kassidy’s match isn’t until later tonight. We’ll be here to help ‘em just in case that brain damaged war vet gets any ideas.
Quartz laughs at the response he gets, assumingly from Rust Cohle.
Quartz: Alright, Rusty. I’ll see you in a bit.
As Quartz reaches the TTT locker room, he puts his phone away to see the door is ajar. He suspiciously creaks it open and peeks inside. He sees nothing initially so he walks inside to see many of his things have been replaced or moved.
Quartz: Awh, JAYSUS CHRIST. Who has been touching my sh--
Quartz is forced to pause in shock as he angrily turns his head and is stunned to see someone staring back at him.
Pugh: Evening.
Quartz: What the hell do you want?!
Pugh: I’d watch my mouth if I were you. You’re already in deep enough as it is.
Quartz scoffs at the remark and takes one small step closer to Paul Pugh.
Quartz: So you’re the one milling about touching another man's gear, eh? I pegged you for a panty sniffer, Paul, but this has gone too far.
Pugh: Hmph. Even when face to face you can’t manage to shut your mouth, can you?
Pugh: Well I’ve had just about enough of your mouth and your undeserved arrogance, rookie.
Quartz: Who are you calli--
Pugh: You think that little stunt you pulled last week was cute, don’t you? You still have no idea what I’m capable of. I control YOU, do you understand rookie?
Quartz stands at odds with Paul Pugh, awaiting his point.
Pugh: So, since you want to play dress-up so bad… We’ve made an internal decision about “Quartz”. We don’t think you’re really selling right now.
Pugh slides in a crummy looking cardboard box to the feet of Quartz.
Quartz: What the hell is this?
Pugh: It’s your new gimmick.
Quartz, now more visibly concerned, scoffs again and opens the box, pulling out a giant 10-gallon hat and brown leather vest that reads “YEE HAW” along with his “Black Phoenix” logo. His smug grin slowly disintegrates to a dead frown.
Quartz: … You must really be out of your gah’ damn mind if you think I’m going through with this.
Pugh crosses his arms and grins at Quartz.
Pugh: You say it like you have a choice, kid. This is who “Quartz” is now. Either that, or you can find a new squared circle to disappoint crowds in.
Pugh takes an ominous step forward to Quartz, who is now visibly shaken.
Quartz: …
Pugh: So make sure you try on your new gear, make sure it fits real nice. If you’re still not interested, I’ll take that championship off your hands, I’ll take your job from you, and I’ll stick your ole’ partner in a 2v1 match to get rid of him too.
Quartz is frozen at the threat and drops the leather vest back into the box in front of him.
Pugh: “Cowboy Quartz”. Got a nice ring to it, huh? Oh, and I’ll take these. You won’t be needing them anymore. REAL cowboys are used to dealing with the sun.
Pugh snatches Quartz PRISTINE SUNGLASSES off of his face to reveal complete shock and awe in Quartz eyes. He is speechless.
Pugh: Starting right now, you’re Cowboy Quartz so long as these cameras are on you and so long as you want to be on my show, understand me?
Pugh taps Quartz championship belt.
Pugh: Cheer up, champ. If last week is any indication, I know you’re a big fan of coming out during my matches and inserting yourself in commentary where you don’t belong.
Pugh: So I’ve got great news! Get dressed, because I’ve scheduled you for a promo in the ring shortly. Make sure you knock ‘em dead, cowboy.
Quartz still stands completely frozen in rage and shock as the OCW World Champion unfolds his arms and struts out of the locker room. The camera takes one last spin over to Ijitu Quartz who begins blinking quickly, trying to absorb what just happened to him. His eyes slowly move over to the camera and it fades to black as he stands stunned.
