We find ourselves backstage, the hot crowd roars with excitement as somewhere out in the ring-side area a huge bump happens, shaking the very foundations of the arena. A door greets us, the door has a name plate that reads none other than CEO Jaysin Sensation.
The camera hovers as it slowly opens, mammoth of a man, Jacob Trance slides out. The cameraman strains to try and see who else was inside, a brief glimpse of luscious hair gives something of a clue. Jacobs' face is sombre, like a man going to the gallows.
Trance looks around the corridor, heaving a deep breath before going on his way. As he walks, he begins taping up his wrists, it’s quite obviously time. He pauses, looking at framed photographs on his journey, they show various moments through OCW history, one of which is his first world title victory, he just smiles and shakes his head.
His feet carry him onward, pausing once more at a more recent memory, B17 defeating him, for the very first time. He chuckles, and almost as if on cue, the man himself appears from a side-door. The CCW champion waits patiently, but Jacob takes his time.
Trance: Fancy meeting you here.
B17: It’s almost like I work here, Jacob.
Trance laughs to himself.
Trance: Makes one of us, anyway, look after Jordan.
B17 looks confused and tries to ask more questions, but Jacob begins walking.
Trance: You heard me, look after my kid. Keep him safe, make sure he doesn’t go down the wrong path.
B17: That’s your job, god damn it! I just want to enjoy my treadmill!
Trance laughs again, saluting his adversary over his shoulder with two fingers, and just like that, he’s gone, on his way to the gorilla position for his match.
LAST MONSTER STANDING
#AUSTIN LEE vs. JACOB TRANCE
Backstage we find Joshua Tucker walking the halls after being m.i.a for the last couple of weeks. He glances around as everyone does their part to put on the show when he notices Jim Black. Jim is seemingly preparing for an interview so Tucker walks his way.
Tucker-Hey man, how’s it going?
He says as he pats Jim on the back. Jim jumps and spins around and puts his hand up
Jim-I don’t want any trouble with you or Caine, it wasn’t my decision to suspend him for his heinous acts. I
Tucker-Calm down SLIM JIM it isn't like that. I’m not teamed up or following that wormy bastard anymore. I feel horrible about what happened to you.
Jims sighs in relief and shakes his head
Jim-Oh thank goodness, I really was NOT trying to get beat up right now I have an interview coming up. So tell us Tuck, what is next for you then?
Tucker thinks for a moment before answering
Tucker-Hard to say to be honest with you. I have done some soul searching the last couple of weeks and I feel there is more to do. I will just leave it at that for now.
Jim-Well normally I would pry but I am pressed for time. I’ll let you have this one but I’ll get you another time.
Tucker nods his head and the two shake hands before Tucker departs down the hall and Jim continues to get ready for his interview as the scene fades.
BLAINE vs. ASHLEY MOORE*