Stacey Clark a veteran of opportunity catches a glimpse of a rare sight in the back hallway of the Barclay Center. As if a lioness in the midst of tall grass and a slight breeze she slowly stalks her target waiting to pounce.

The fact that the man she seeks stands out like a orange hat on a green hill is irrelevant. Stacey is going to grab her exclusive before Jim Black steals the interview and botches it as he usual does. She reaches her target, OCW Hall of Famer Tiberius Dupree, he’s seen walking with his trainer Mr. Yamaguchi.

Stacey Clark: Dupree, Dupree can I get a moment of your time?

The look on Dupree’s face can simply be described as “disgusted” as no mundane mind could possibly fathom the true complexity of feeling behind his expression.

Dupree: If you can answer me this?

Stacey Clark: Ah...sure I guess.

Dupree: Why have I gained nearly 2.3 pounds since I walked onto this god forsaken show? Do you know how I KNOW I gained that 2.3 freaking pounds?

Stacey reluctantly shakes her head.

Dupree: This sushi stain of a trainer won’t stop telling me….in Japanese...I DON’T SPEAK FREAKING JAPANESE STACEY!!!

Stacey Clark: I’m not sure I understand, did you eat something, maybe it’s water weight?

Dupree: No Stacey, it’s cute to see your little mind work, it’s like the little engine that could chugging along till you reach a sensible thought...No it’s not from eating someone’s lunch, I haven’t done that quite yet.

Dupree: It’s mediocrity Stacey, it has literally been weighing me down since I crossed Turmoil’s threshold. No wonder Dennis Black is so short and annoying, the sheer gravity of ineptitude in this place would make me 5’4” with a vaginal complex too.

Not exactly the exclusive Stacey was looking for thus far, but there’s still time. She shoots him a question before his face opens again.

Stacey Clark: About your match tonight against Tobin Frost, how well are you prepared considering your new training regimen and the fact that you have never beaten Tobin in one on one competition?

Proud of herself Stacey awaits an answer. Yet before Tibby can give a reply, the OCW North American Champion barges into the scene ready to answer the question for him.

Tobin Frost: Long time goldy!

Tobin smiles before his face turns to a cold stare.

Tobin: It doesn’t matter what his training regimen is, or what shampoo he’s using. He’s going to be broken just like he has every time we’ve stepped in the ring.

Tobin: I’m not the bright eyed, bushy tailed rookie of 4 years ago. And even then when you were at your height after beating my past his prime mentor, you couldn’t beat me. I’ve done damn near everything you’ve done. Dare I say I’m just better?

Tobin: But I digress. I can’t get out of here soon enough. The scent of Bill Ding is all over this place. If I was a punk it might even make me throw up.

Tobin shoves passed making sure to glare a hole right through Dupree as he exits.

Dupree: Your face makes me throw up and I’m no punk, punk! Get back here, let me knee your neck outta your neck!

Tibby shoves Stacey aside pretending to pursue but not really pursuing his opponent. Mr. Yamaguchi just folds his arms and says something inaudible in Japanese.

Dupree: You better walk away…let’s go old man I need to get some reps in before my match.

Stacey stands there fully disappointed her “exclusive” interview didn’t get passed one question. To add insult to injury Jim Black enters at her six.

Jim Black: Way to botch that like a true professional.

The camera fades with her flicking him the bird like a true professional.

The camera pans to the announce team.

	I wonder if Tibby will be in shape for Wrestlution?
	How dare you question the great Tiberius Dupree. What a stupid question to ask Tom... Jeeze.

The scene opens with Turmoil newcomer, Christian Shepherd nervously carrying his gym bag down the hallway where he is stopped by OCW interviewer Stacy Clark. He smiles at Stacy as she asks her question.

Stacy: New face, and what is your name?

Shepherd: Christian is the name, leading the way is the game.

Stacy: What does that mean exactly?

Shepherd: Well before I was signed here I was a youth leader for an inner city church. It was my job to grab those kids on the verge of getting lost in the streets and showing them that there was another way. And now that I’ve made it here I can show them another way to success.

Stacy: Very noble.

Shepherd: It’s not about nobility, it’s about keeping as many kids as I can from ending up like my little brother. No parent deserves to bury a child.

As Shepherd is talking he stops as he sees Turmoil and TV Champion Dennis black out of the corner of his eye. Madison has both of her arms snaked around his left arm while looking up at him. Luckily for her there was nothing to trip over.

Madison: You have no idea how glad I am that you're back. SOOOOO boring. I say we just ditch this show and get some Jap food. I’ll need you to help me get used to their chopstick culture.

Dennis: Shouldn't we check on Sophia? I'm worried about Nate...

Madison: She's no longer cleared to compete. Lucky for her. Unlike Drago and Nate, I have no interest in fracturing the Red Army any further. Greed blinds men...and women, apparently.

Dennis: Hmm blindness. The one eyed King…

Madison: Huh?

Meanwhile, Shepherd looks back to Stacy.

Shepherd: Excuse me Stacy.

Shepherd walks over to Dennis.

Shepherd: Excuse me Dennis, Mr. Black.

Dennis stops and looks confused as he looks at the rookie.

Shepherd: The name is Christian Shepherd, nice to meet you. I know that you are the man to beat around here, and I hope to work my way up to fighting you one day.

Dennis: it's a pleasure to meet you shepherd.

Madison: It's an odd feeling, isn't it?

Dennis and Sheperd look to Madison.

Madison: Last season you stood where this man is, looking up to men like Matsuda. Letting them know you're chasing. And now…

Madison motions to Sheperd.

Madison: Once you extinguish Matsuda’s flame, the high flyers of this generation will be emulating and chasing you. Hell, they already do now. This generation knows nothing about Matsuda...but they know Dennis Black.

Dennis offers his hand to Shepherd and the two share a firm handshake. He pulled the man close so that they were face to face.

Dennis: I respect your drive. Though I am Champion at this moment, I am far from complacent. I am just as hungry as the rest of this roster, and at times...ravenous. If you’re serious about working your way up to me, I’ll see you in a few seasons when you’re ready…

Dennis releases Shepherd’s hand.

Dennis: Kid.

Dennis and Madison laugh and walk away from the Turmoil newcomer.

The camera pans to the announce team.

	The king has returned home!
	I hope Sophia is ok... She's so young.

	Pull yourself together Randy, she aint dead.
	...

The following was prerecorded earlier this week.

We fade into the backstage hallway, which feels quite sparse. Most of the lights aren't on and there isn't a soul around. The camera pans to reveal a figure walking down the hallway. The shadowy person stops at a door and opens it. The shadow turns the light on in the room and closes the door behind him. The camera is taken inside and it pans up to reveal that it's the Rev Inc. locker room. The camera then turns around to show that Drago Cesar was the figure, carrying a somber look on his face. He walks around and sits at one end of the roundtable. He places his hand on the table and turns to his right to look at a large photo of Rev Inc. before the civil war began. He shakes his head.

Drago: Simple times. Not so much now.

Drago's phone vibrates and he pulls it out of his pocket. The camera zooms in to get a closer look at the text Drago's received from Johnny Law.

"Dude, take a look at this."

Below that message was a video. Drago started watching and his face turns white.

???: ......OCW Hall of Famer Nate Ortiz was hospitalized after this week's Riot; he remains in the ER and his condition is still uncertain.

Drago puts his hand to his forehead, then slides it down to his eyes.

Drago: ....No.....

He puts his phone on the table and stares off for a while. He then gets up out of his seat, taking his phone, and power walks to the door. He opens the door and looks back for a second before his eyes narrow and he slams the door behind him.

LATER......

We arrive at the interior of New York Presbyterian Hospital. We see Drago walk briskly through the hallways, giving his ticket a check to make sure he's headed the right way. He starts to slow down near a particular room. He's about to enter when he notices Sophia walk out of it. He tries to hide his face by turning around, but it's too late. He gets a tap on the shoulder and he begrudgingly turns around to a flustered Sophia.

Sophia: What the hell are you doing here?

Drago: Came to see him.

Sophia: Oh no. Not after all the crap you've pulled. All of this is your fault, Drago. We could've been one big happy family and you just had to spoil it, didn't you?

Drago: Because your father decided to be fool and try to hand over a legacy. Not how that work in my book.

Sophia: He could've been enjoying retirement if it wasn't for you! Could've lived a happy life if you weren't so goddamn intent on challenging him!

Drago: I never want this....

Sophia: Yeah right. And I bet you never wanted to destroy us from the inside, right?

Drago lowered his head.

Drago: Did what I'm have to do.

Sophia: ...How could you?!?!

Drago tries to walk in the room but Sophia gets in his way.

Sophia: Absolutely not.

Drago: Let me through.

She crosses her arms.

Sophia: No way am I letting you near him. For all I know, you could be trying to pull the plug on him!

Drago's breathing deepened and his voice lowered to almost a whisper.

Drago: Don't say that. Please.

Drago tries to walk past her again, but she emits a scream that stops him in his tracks.

Sophia: STAY AWAY!

The scene ends with the hospital staff stopping what they're doing to stare at the both of them.

The camera pans to the announce team.

	I wonder if Nate Ortiz will be ok in time for Wrestlution?
	Do you think Sophia is lying next to him right now?

	...
	What?

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