Ladies and Gentleman we are back on the scene! With RIOT 616!!
We are LIVE! FOR A MASSIVE SHOW!
The scene opens in OCWfed’s press conference room.
On the stage are three people. In the middle Jim Black as OCW’s spokesperson and next to him both halves of the Rumble Bellas: Belle and Ashley Moore.
Jim Black: Hello, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Jim Black: This press conference was scheduled to discuss the Rumble Bellas’ upcoming Ambition match against Sue Plex and Hifumi Mayoshi.
Jim Black: At first both competitors will provide a statement and then the attending journalists can ask their questions.
Ashley Moore: I will take this opportunity and go first.
Ashley Moore: First of all thank you to everyone who is attending.
Ashley Moore: At the moment my whole focus is on the upcoming match together with Belle on Ambition. We won’t take it easy, but I am sure that with good teamwork we will be on the winning side.
Ashley Moore: Obviously I have seen the latest reveals about the Super S Cup and I am looking forward to my matches in the tournament.
Belle: Every competitor brings their own unique skills and creativity to the table, and I can't wait to learn from them all, I have nothing but respect for their strength and experience.
Belle: I may not have the years of experience as some of the others, but I have heart, passion, so to all the amazing women in the tournament, bring it on!
Jim Black: Now you can ask our talents your questions.
Journalist 1: Ashley Moore, you won the last tournament in the women’s division, the Queen of OCW tournament. How confident are you that you will repeat your success?
Ashley Moore: Even if not all details have been announced yet, I am very confident that I can advance from the group stage. But looking at the other contestants it won’t be a piece of cake.
Journalist 2: Belle, you are facing two out of the three contenders in your group in the upcoming Ambition match. Do you see the match as a general rehearsal for the tournament?
Belle: Looks like they’re eager to get an early taste of defeat! Just kidding, but seriously, while I wouldn’t mind some extra practice against my future opponents, I’m not taking anything for granted.
Belle: This is still a match to win, and I’m coming in claws out!
Journalist 3: This question is for both of you. You always support each other from ringside, but during the tournament every involvement from other people is forbidden during the matches. How does it affect your approach to the tournament?
Ashley Moore: I understand that the management wants to make the tournament as competitive as possible and prevent every distraction to the competitors, but as shown in previous matches, we only cheer each other up and never play unfair.
Belle: I’ll miss having her there cheering me on like a firecracker, but it also pushes me to find that same intensity within myself, knowing I’ll have to be my own cheerleader.
Journalist 4: Belle, would you let Ashley win if you two will meet later in the tournament? After all, you couldn’t win against Deborah on two occasions in the last few months.
Belle: Hey! That’s a tough one!
Ashley Moore: Let me step in here. Even though I don’t want to fight you, I hope that none of us gets eliminated before we will meet in the ring. And if that happens I won’t accept a surrender.
Belle: Yeah, to give up the fight before it even starts.. that wouldn’t be fair to either of us. Although you’d squash me like a bug I’m not going down without a fight!
Journalist 5: Belle, besides Ashley and you, who do you see as the main favorite in the tournament?
Belle: It's hard to look past Ashley, she's been on fire lately..
Belle: Honestly, it's kinda hard to pick just one. Every match-up could be a real nail-biter! I'm just excited to see everyone give it their all and showcase their talent.
Jim Black: Thank you for your questions. That was the press conference with the Rumble Bellas, Belle and Ashley Moore.
GRUDGE MATCH LUIS BISHOP vs. KCB
A camera is moving through the backstage area, passing by various rooms and through corridors until it reaches the spot where most OCW talent often find themselves on any given Friday.
Catering. Sitting in a chair with a tablet resting against her legs and a plate of nachos is Hifumi Mayoshi, with cat-eared headphones on as she watches something on the tiny screen that is oh-so-precariously rested on her thighs.
She also has a comically large bottle of soda sitting on the ground beside the chair, just in case the saltiness of the chips needed the added saltiness of a carbonated wash.
A faint roaring sound can be heard from the headphones, playing at max volume, as Hifumi watches the screen. She dips a chip in nacho cheese and narrowly avoids painting her face with it as she dares not to take her eyes off the screen.
Although, her attention is suddenly drawn by the approach of another woman, an unsuspecting Sue Plex. Hifumi seems to analyse Sue for a moment, before quickly getting up out of her seat and setting the plate of nachos down.
She reaches into her bag and pulls out a Godzilla plush, squeezing it and then handing it to Sue. She then seems to pantomime Sue’s body type before stomping around in place.
Hifumi: Raaargh!
The petite aerialist tries to mimic the roar commonly heard in the Godzilla franchise.
Sue: Is this some kind of fat joke?
Hifumi takes the headphones off, stuffing them into her bag. She then reaches for her tablet and turns it around, showing Sue the film being watched. As one might expect, it is one of the Godzilla films. Hifumi enthusiastically smiles and nods.
Sue: So it is a fat joke. Funny.
Hifumi once again reaches into her bag and pulls out wireless earphones, offering one to Sue so that they can watch together.
Hifumi: Issho ni mimasu ka?
Sue gently brushes the offering away and throws the Godzilla plush at Hifumi, who fails to catch it and looks devastated at the fluffy creature hitting the concrete floor. She drops everything in her hands and falls to her knees in a dramatic fashion.
Hifumi: Naze?! Kare ga naniwoshita!?
Hifumi looks up at Sue, the sting of betrayal painted all over her face.
Hifumi: Gojira…
Sue’s brows furrow in frustration at the young joshi, unable to decipher what the girl is trying to do here.
Sue: Don’t you have a match, hon? Why don’t you get ready for that instead of insulting me.
Hifumi’s head cocks to the side and she seems to think for a moment.
Hifumi: Matchi…? MATCHI! Rōtasu!
Hifumi jumps up to her feet, Godzilla plush in hand, and frantically reaches for her bag and her soda. In her haste she shoves the Godzilla plush back into Sue’s grasp, putting everything else in her bag and then running off in the direction of the locker rooms. As she runs off, she shouts back to Sue.
Hifumi: Arigatō!
Sue once again tosses the plush on the ground, frustration visible on her face.
Sue: I oughta show that tiny jerk what I can do with this body… Guess I won’t have to wait long though.l with the tournament…
Previously Recorded
We open up to Cody and Heather driving along FDR Drive in his 2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. Cody notices Heather a bit distracted as she gazes at the night lights of NYC out her passenger window.
Heather gets a phone call that distracts her from gazing. She answers….
Heather: Hello?…Yes, we’re on our way….should be there in a few we’re getting off The FDR now. Surprisingly no traffic. Ok…see you soon.
Heather hangs up the phone and puts it back in her pocket. Cody shows some concern because he still doesn’t know who’s calling from The Cesar Dojo.
Cody: (We’re right down the street from The Cesar Dojo. Heather. Are you sure you’re ready for this training?)
Heather: I’m only here for one person and one person only.
Cody looks confused by that statement as Heather hops out of the car and slams the door behind her. She walks quickly inside without waiting for Cody. Cody hops out himself and sets the car alarm.
He races around the car and down the walkway to catch up with Heather.
Cody:(I bet it’s Harper that’s helping you. She was a fellow Kasstian wasn’t she?)
Heather gives him a side eye and keeps moving forward.
Cody: (AJM doesn’t even know you so it wouldn’t be her.)
Cody: (Maybe…just maybe…it could be The Silent Queen herself! She was kind of a friend of yours wasn’t she? I hope you let that last match you had with her go. She’s a good person, Heather.)
Heather: ….yeah. We’ll see.
Before Heather could knock on the door, it opened. Cody gestures to Heather “ladies first” and she proceeds to walk in and he follows behind.
The door closes behind them hard as the sound echoes throughout the Dojo. It startled them both as they turn around quickly to see who or what closed it.
A small woman made sure the door was locked before she turned around.
Heather: Dragana, I don’t have time for this. I have places to be so let's get to it. I have questions that I want answered.
The woman turns around and unveils her hood to reveal that it’s AJM.
Cody: ohh it’s just you AJM How are you. it’s just you and No Dragana or Harper or that Dude who couldn’t learn The english language if his life depended on it.
AJM Nope, it’s just little ol’ me. I arrived early to set up shop anyway so I could meet you; Dragana won’t be here for a bit and we have a little surprise planned for her today. It was me that called you in the hospital, Heather, and I’m here to offer any assistance the Dojo can provide.
Heather: Of course the two people I do know aren't here to help me. I’m sorry, but I don’t even know you. I have an event I need to get to.
Heather attempts to leave but AJM puts her palm to Heather’s chest and stops her from leaving. Cody’s eyes open wide at the boldness of AJM.
Cody: ahh shit I have A bad feeling about this. My apologies AJM she’s been focused on the Bitch that almost ended her OCW career and potentially her life 3 months ago.
The two of them lock eyes for a moment. Cody looks at AJM then Heather and back at AJM.
AJM: Heather, you can’t let this rampage against Empress go unchecked. I know her, and I know her people. They’re going to try and make you pay for what you did at Anniversary.
AJM: And then what happened with Blaine? That’s what sharks do when they smell blood in the water. I know you’re angry, Heather, but you need to recover. We specialise in that here, we can help you.
Cody: that I didn't see coming. I didn’t have a double return in my OCW 2024 bingo card but AJM has a point. you haven’t had the proper training since the near fatal fall at Hard Target. As your brother I wanna see what’s best for you and your health.
AJM places her palm down and walks up to Heather’s ear to whisper something.
AJM: Uhhh, since when did you have a brother?
Heather: Our careers went along two different paths with the same obstacles and outcomes. that's how we relate. Even though he drives me insane sometimes. He’s a good guy. He got me here.
AJM: Well, I always knew there was good in you yet.
AJM steps back and smiles at Heather.
AJM: Listen, you’re in the S Cup this year, and Empress is too.
Heather’s face fills with anger.
AJM: But she’s representing Riot and you’re in the Turmoil block. So, if you’d like to make it that far and face her, you’re gonna have to put her to the back of your mind… for now.
AJM: Right now, you need to focus on what’s in front of you, one step at a time. That starts with Ashley Moore, Marisa, and Kameyo. They’re all going to provide challenges in their own right, and I know you’ve had your trials and tribulations in the past with all of them before.
AJM: So, what do ya say? The Dojo has your back… we want to help.
Heather looks away from AJM and towards Cody. Cody shrugs but Heather notices something behind Cody.
Back towards the wall there’s pictures of Cesar Dojo members of the past and present. One of the pictures that caught her eye was Terra Daturas.
Heather frowns as images of old memories of their rivalry flash before her eyes. The kind words Terra tried to convey towards Heather about their friendship is heard over and over. Terra’s voice fades into Cody’s voice and all she can hear in the background “Heather?, Heather?”
She snaps out of it.
Heather turns back towards AJM.
Heather: I will do it. But first, I have some business I need to attend to.
AJM: Very well.
Heather nods to Cody signaling that she’s ready to leave. He opens the door to have Heather exit. He turns back to AJM and says “Thank you”.
