As Turmoil begins out walks OCW Legend Nate Ortiz to the stage. He doesn’t have a mic in hand but gazes around the arena taking in the energy of the crowd that you can tell he’s missed. After a moment he looks around and motions to the back Jim Black timidly walks on to the stage.
Nate motions for Jim to speak as he does so. Jim reads from a prepared statement.
Jim: By order of Nate Ortiz, Randy Rice and Tom Sanders have the night off.
The announce team looks shocked.
Jim: Would you like to tell them why Nate?
The Franchize glares at Jim letting out a sigh. Jim realizing that this could be a problem for him gets back to the script.
Jim: Nate would like you two to enjoy your free night and for the fans to enjoy the show. We are trying something new tonight and if it becomes permanent Tom and Randy will be taken care of. Enjoy the show and if you have a problem, deal with it.
Nate nods and heads to the back as Jim walks slowly behind him with his head down.
LIVE FROM Barclay's Center!
Backstage we find Jim Black standing with energetic rookie JT about to conduct an interview:
Jim:- Ladies and gentlemen I'm standing here with….
Jim pauses then, with an unsure look on his face, says to JT:
Jim:- I'm sorry, you took off so fast last time I didn't get your name.
JT smiles, puts his hand on Jims shoulder and nods his head:
JT:- It's quite alright SLIM JIM! You were having a rough day with your shirt and all.My name is JOSHUA TUCKER, but I go by JT, just to keep it short and sweet.
Jim:-My day AND shirt were fine until you showed up, thank you! None the less, it's nice to finally know your name.
Jim:-So,JT, tell us a little about yourself.
JT:-I'm READY!
JT says as he smiles and looks at Jim with a determined look in his eyes:
Jim, with a confused look on his face, looks at the camera, then back at JT and asks:
Jim:-Ready for what exactly?
JT:-I'm ready for it ALL!! Growing up I was always ready for ANYTHING and was ALWAYS looking for new challenges and setting new goals for myself. I adapted, and done WHATEVER it took to achieve those goals. Now that I'm HERE the mindset remains the SAME.
Jim:-I see, well with that being said, what are some of your goals here?
JT:-Alot of people say they want to be CHAMPION. I feel the same way, BUT! I realize I JUST got here. So for now my main goal is to learn as MUCH as I can, and prove myself as a competitor. I want to entertain and have a GREAT time doing so win or lose.
Jim:-You definitely seem determined and very enthusiastic.
JT:-It's the only way to be SLIM JIM! Anything else isn't LIVING…..
JT takes a deep breath, then exhales while extending his arms outward:
JT:-...and I am ALIVE! LET'S GO!
Jim:-Well, ladies and gentlemen, there you have it. A very enthusiastic and determined rookie JT, and NO drinks were spilled this time. Back to you.
The scene fades to black.:
*****
The camera switches to the backstage area where Solomon Caine is taking a leisurely walk. A bland woman in an OCW t-shirt and khakis approaches him with a microphone and begins to speak.
OCW Interviewer: Caine, can I get a word on your match later tonight?
Caine stops and pauses a moment before looking over at the interviewer. He takes another moment, and begins speaking.
Solomon Caine: Do you know what gets on my nerves?
The interviewer shrugs.
Solomon Caine: The fact that last week on the card, they spelled my name wrong and did it again tonight... The fact that last week, they put me up against a man in a superhero costume... That fact that management is taking me as a joke. And for now, I'll let it happen. But if management wants to keep getting on my nerves, it'll be a problem.
Caine begins to walk away.
OCW Interviewer: But what about the match?
Caine looks back for a moment, rolls his eyes, and continues on his leisurely walk. The camera switches.
The scene opens with Betamax warming up in the hallways before his match. Jim Black approaches him for an interview.
Jim: Hello Betamax, mind if I ask you a question? Last week's main event, you faced both Jay Fury and Misty by yourself! You lose and Bray shows up afterwards; What are your thoughts and feels?
Nic: Well, first of all, I knew he was on vacation; but I had no idea this motha-fucka was even in the building.
Jim nods
Nic: So I got my ass beat....Of course....As I was lying down on the mat staring up at the lights; His music hits and in-comes this Patty Mayonnaise with a sex change looking ass casually strolls down the ramp.
Nic: Says that he's disappointed in me and then put's himself over.
Nic: He's the one who let me down!
Jim: So how will this affect OtaKRU?
Nic: I'm not sure, but he's on his own when it comes to his shenanigans.
Scene ends with Nic walking out of frame with Jim staring off into the distance.
