We open in the hallways of the backstage area. Aerith is seen having a conversation on the phone with someone. The camera pans to the side to reveal Johnny Law leaning against the wall opposite from her. Aerith notices him and scoffs.
Aerith: Can I call you back?
She ends her call and stares at Johnny with a confused expression.
Aerith: Can I help you?
Johnny takes a step towards her and slow claps a few times.
Johnny: I wanted to congratulate ya! Due to your performance last week, I’ve been hearing that you’ve now been inserted into the three way at Savage Lands…
Johnny raises his hand in the air, moving it through as if he’s reading a sign.
Johnny: The OCW Women’s Championship: The Champion Sentai Hare faces off against Aerith and Dragana in a battle for the ages! Sounds good, doesn’t it?
Aerith cringes a little bit.
Aerith: Yeah, sure…..Anyways, I have t-
Johnny: Aaaaaand I also wanted to wish you good luck. Because you’re gonna need it.
Aerith raises an eyebrow.
Aerith: What are you trying to say? That I don’t compare to your mute friend?
Johnny puts his hands behind him and looks around inquisitively.
Johnny: Maaaaaayyyyyybe.
Aerith gets up in his face.
Aerith: Then you should tell her this the next time you see her: I’m not afraid of her spooky and scary silent act. No matter what you say or what she’s going to do at Savage Lands, I’m walking away the champion. I’m gonna do it in the name of my best friend!
Johnny’s eyes widen in surprise and he starts laughing uncontrollably, much to the chagrin of Aerith.
Johnny: Best friend???? BEST FRIEND?!?!?! You’re “best friends” with the person that you couldn’t even bother to spend the two or three hours to visit? She could’ve been on death’s door and you wouldn’t give a damn. What the hell kind of a friend are you?
Aerith is fuming as she is face-to-mask with Johnny.
Aerith: Don’t act like you know a damn thing about what’s going on. And don’t push your luck, camera boy.
Johnny is about to retort when Dragana steps in and looks at Aerith.
Johnny: Don’t worry, I got th-
Dragana turns to Johnny, pulls his mask up, and puts her finger up to his mouth.
Dragana: Ssssshhh!
She pulls his hockey mask back down as he looks ashamed of himself. He awkwardly looks at Dragana and then Aerith.
Johnny (muttering): ….Sorry…..
Aerith and Dragana then stare each other down.
Aerith: I’d be real careful that his mouth doesn’t get you in trouble these next few weeks… You’ll find out just like the rest of them that I’m more than just my surname.
Dragana: …
The scene fades.
Riley Quinn vs. Ashley Moore
After celebrating her victory, Ashley Moore turns to Riley once more who is still lying on
the ground. Ashley gets her on her legs and both are now directly in front of each other.
Ashley reaches out her hand and Riley looks at Moore in the face while she is holding her head. Quinn grabs Ashley’s hand as she helps her to her feet.
Quinn: Maybe I was wrong about you. You brought it tonight Ashley and if you ever need someone to watch your back well just let me know.
Ashley: We had a tough match and you did better than I expected. I’d be glad to have you as an ally. There are many fighters here who cause trouble.
Ashley holds up Riley’s hand and the crowd cheers them.
******
We join the one, the only, Thomas Archer in his dressing room, admiring his reflection in his EnTITLED championship. Painstakingly, he ensures his hair is in pristine condition before glancing up at the camera, still decked out his his suit.
Archer: Oh, I didn’t notice you there… You might be wondering why I haven’t unveiled my glorious physique, you see, I have a plan, but you’ll all find out about that later on this evening, right now, I want to address something. I want to address a wrong that is still, to this day, to be righted.
Archer scowls.
Archer: When Fries To Go cheated to beat me I never claimed my rematch because I did not want to grace that heathen with a top drawer performer, so I allowed him to slum it out in a triple threat threat, with Badger Mask and… And…
Archer scratches the side of his face, before referring to his notes.
Archer: Right, that’s it.
He puts the piece of scrap paper away.
Archer: Baloo Polar-Baloo. What a strange name, but here’s the thing, Baloo actually thinks he won the Pride title, you didn’t You only hold its physical manifestation, where as I… Thomas Archer… I am the true Pride of Turmoil. This isn’t a story, this isn’t the Jungle Book, Baloo!
Archer grins widely.
Archer: And unlike Fries To Go, I actually matter, I don’t have to go on day time TV and beg for money for drinking water which is why you and I are going to wrestle for my Pride championship, I am going to beat you, and it will return to its rightful place on my shoulder, right across from the second most important championship in this industry whilst Austin Lee is the king of Turmoil… I don’t need to get in line ladies and gentlemen, I own the ride.
Archer sneers once more before we go back to the commentary team.
