CCW Interim champion #Austin Lee still making his rounds promoting the upcoming riot 500 and Turmoil 200. The once natural genuine smile replaced with a forced fake smile as he sits at a table with the CCW title propped up in front of him as he continues with the meet and greet. Picture after picture the smile becoming more forced then the one before, rather it be from stress of being a champion having to make these appearance or just his true colors showing through finally.
A small child comes running up to the table excited to finally get to meet #Austin Lee. The child bumping into the table sending the title falling to the ground. Which causes #Austin to start mumbling and cussing under his breath, the microphone attached to his shirt is unable to make out the exact words that were spoken.
#Austin repositions the title in front of him as the child’s mother finally arrives, dressed in a old #Influence Sid Harrison “Single Moms Tour” T-Shirt, which cause a small chuckle from #Austin Lee. Keeping most his attention on the child’s mother as he begins to sign autographs for the small child. The small child seeing his opportunity reaches out to touch the CCW title, only for #Austin to slap his hand away causing the child to start to cry.
A small sigh coming from #Austin as he leans down to talk to the crying child. Forgetting he has a microphone attached to his chest as he begins to talk into the kids ear.
#Austin Lee: Look you little shit, I’m going to give you a free pass on this one since it’s obvious you don’t have no father at home. But listen to me, you don’t ever go around and touch another man’s property without asking… You know how hard I worked to get this? No one touches this but me, this is my dream not yours.
#Austin Lee: Hell you don’t see me touching your mom do you? Sure you have seen plenty of other people do that but still….
Small child wipes his nose as the tears begin to fade away as he begins to back pedal, his face turning pale as he has just seen a ghost. #Austin turns his head to see what has caught the kids attention.
Trance: We need to talk.
#Austin nods his head pushing the kid to the side before picking up his title and following Trance.
#Austin Lee: No shit we need to talk, what happen to our plan? You mean to tell me you couldn't beat that fat Samoan?
Trance just glares at #Austin, taking another step forward towards him.
#Austin throws the title over his shoulder and puts his hands up to calm Trance
#Austin Lee: Look I didn’t mean it, you know what’s at stake tho… We can not allow this title to fall into the wrong hands at Turmoil 200.
Trance eyes become fixed on the CCW title ignoring every word that #Austin Lee has just said.
#Austin begins to snap his fingers, attempting to get Trance’s attention back.
Trance: I'll change that if I have to.
Trance slowly snaps out of it as he notices the microphone attached to #Austin’s shirt.
Trance: Are they still recording you?
#Austin begins to scramble ripping the microphone off of him and smashing it to the ground as the camera fades to black.
***
The scene opens with Stacy Clark standing with Captain Alex, before his match with Vincent Valmont.
Stacy: Captain, tough loss last week against Ricky.
Captain: Losses come with Wins, the sun sets just as it rises the next day. I have to give it to Ricky though. He showed heart, something this show has lacked. He never gave up, even when a weaker man should have. I'll be just fine. I've had worse battles than little Ricky. I am sure he and I will cross paths again real soon. Next time, I'll make sure I come out on top. I do find it surprising. I offered an open challenge, and not one of those uneducated, unchallenged, unmotivated millennials took me up on it. Pure, flat-out laziness, Stacy.
Stacy: Well, you have a match tonight. Do you expect to bounce back tonight?
Captain: I've always learned that when life knocks you down, teach it to fish.
A short moment of awkward silence rest in the room as people try and figure out how Captain screwed up the motivational saying.
Captain takes a step forward and looks right into the camera as it zooms in closer.
Captain: Vincent, I respect that you are a past champion in the OCW. I've done my homework and I can respect what you've done in the past. But the past is just that, the past. In the past you were rude, you threw your weight around, you pressured people into things they didn't want to do, you were angry, disrespectful, and full of yourself.
Captain: I watched what you did last week in your match against Seth. You thought you could just taunt your fallen opponent, but Vincent made you pay.
Captain: It's your weakness, Vincent. Your pride will be your downfall. It's always a person's downfall. You see Vincent, you have an opportunity here. An opportunity to show these young friends in this company how to be a real champion, but your pride has gotten in the way.
Captain: Vincent, win or lose tonight, my number 1 goal is to teach you respect for this company and for your opponent. Respect, Honor, and Valor - that's the reason the Captain is here.
Captain turns to walk away but stops and turns back.
Captain: Oh, and Riley, keep my bologna out of your mouth.
Stacy is stunned.
Stacy: Wait, what?
Captain: Wait, no, that's not what I meant. Riley, keep your hands off my bologna.
Stacy: Captain! This is PG era.
Captain: No, this isn't coming out the way I mean it to.
Stacy: For Pete's sake Captain Alex!
Captain: Listen, Stacy, What I mean is that I heard Riley on last weeks show, and I am just trying to say...
Captain: Look, forget it.
Captain shakes off the previous comments and refocuses.
Captain: Remember that. What goes around, hangs around, now I have to go!
Captain walks off as his music hits for his match, leaving everyone in awkward silence.
The camera pans to the announce team.
200 is almost here!
This is the most hyped Wrestlution season we've ever had!
CPT Alex vs Vincent Valmont
The camera pans to the announce team.
He done.
Yes he is.
A momentary lull in the Turmoil action is broken as a small woman walks out onto the stage, she seems a little nervous, clutching a microphone to her chest. The crowd heckle her slightly before being shushed by one another.
Aerith: Hi there…
The crowd laugh and say hi back, prompting the girl to smile, nervously playing with her hair.
Aerith: So… I had a few things I wanted to say if that’s fine with everybody in the back and out here… I wanted to apologise for the people that I through my lot in with, I thought it would finally get me out of the locker room and onto this tage and more importantly…
Aerith points.
Aerith: Into that ring… Unfortunately, it turned out to be a terrible decision that set my career back, and you know, I understand that by association I was just as bad as certain people. Now… What i had hoped to do was answer a certain someone's open challenge… But she seems to have stopped doing that so… Here I am…
Aerith shrugs, looking a little downcast.
Aerith: Standing here… Embarrassing myself in the hope of something. I’m not asking for much, I’m only asking the fans to give me a chance and for management to give me that stage on which to impress. Thank you for your time.
Aerith gives a little wave to the audience and heads backstage again.
***
The scene cuts to Danny’s room, where Cheryl was impatiently helping him pick the right attire for his match tonight.
Danny: Don’t you think I should go back to my full Elvis outfit?
Cheryl: Does my opinion really matter? We’re here for hours and you’re still not ready… I’ve just told you that you look good wearing anything darling! JUST PICK ONE AND GO.
Danny: That didn’t sound sincere.
Cheryl: Oh, but it was very sincere… I really need you to pick an attire and I really need you to win tonight.
Danny: I’ve never failed you.
Cheryl: You’re not the champion…
Danny: That was clearly not my fault, ok? I’m ready for tonight, I’ve been training and rehearsing to get back in that ring and do what I do better than everyone else!
Cheryl: My hair?
Danny: GIVE A SHOW! I’ll bring all the glitter and all the glam, like we’re in Vegas!
Cheryl: Yeah, you’re alright. But just keep in mind that we need this, people are forgetting about us. And I can’t let it happen Danny, I was really close to get what I wanted…
Danny: You’re going to get there, I got your back Tixx! Now let’s go to the arena...
Cheryl: Oh, ok, but if I were you I’d change... you look better with that other gear.
