The crowd is still applauding as Ginger limps around the ring.
Ginger: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to another thrilling installment of G-TV, you may have noticed me limping a little. Well you can thank Yokozuna for that. Damn ape almost broke me in two.
The crowd gasped as Ginger called his opponent from last week an ape.
Ginger: Excuse my language people, Lots of pain here. Anyway tonight I speak with a couple of people who would have seen better days up until last week. So let's have a look back at what happened shall we?
Ginger: Since I can't get all of those people here tonight due to them getting ready for matches, I did manage to get these three future stars.
Ginger points to the ramp and the crowd followed his gaze as the lights began flashing.
Ginger: Oh they just did the haka… very wierd seeing as they’re not of Islander descent… And that theme song what were they thinking?
The crowd cheered as the drakes got into the ring but the pair waved them quiet.
Corey: Last week when I was here, you allowed Code Jackman to attack me from behind. Where was the support huh? I saw you wrestle last week almost beat that big guy.
Ginger: I did tell you to not do anything rash but did you listen? No and now you blame me for not intervening...
Ragnarath: He’s blaming you because you’re a coward that sat there and watched those punks beat on him but they will get what’s coming to them soon enough. But let us stop right there as we have a third guest to introduce..
Ragnarath pointed to the stage and out came our next guest...
Ginger: God damn it Ricky, that's my job...
A roar of approval went up for the Celtic wonder boy from Beantown.
Ginger: Welcome to G-TV fellas, firstly any lingering pain from last week?
CJ: Of course I do, I was powerbombed into a car...
Ragnarath: I feel fine.
Corey: Because you're used to being thrown about…
Ragnarath looked at his partner almost hurt.
Corey: Look we were all attacked last week by members of the crown. I was also attacked by those goombas Code and Tay on this very segment, so forgive me for being a little pissy.
Ginger: Interesting… Ricky, you were seen volunteering to fight Seb Abbott next week, are you completely bonkers?
Ragnarath: Bonkers? what are we in a 1990 sitcom I chose to take this on for two reasons first off he attacked me and some of my fellow rookies I won't let it. I am no coward and will never run from a fight. Two: As it turns out it is the TV champion I face so it’s a chance for me to to get some justice but also to be put in the ring with the champ, and if I can put on a good showing or even win then I could be seen as a contender in the next few months.
Ginger: Ah so you are bonkers... Very well good luck to you in that endeavour, hopefully he doesn’t insert himself in you.
The intern smiled cheekily at Ragnarath before turning to CJ.
Ginger: CJ tonight you’re in a fatal four way against Christian Sheperd, Raiden Hayes and Ricky here. Are there any chances the pair of you will team up to attack the rookie of the Crown?
CJ: Ricky and myself are competitors. We are not cowards like The Crown and attack from behind. If we have a problem with something you did we will handle it like men. As far as if me and Rag will team up against our other opponents well you are just going to have to keep watching. We will not give away our strategy or our plans. Us rookies need to stick together and show we will not be bullied.
Like they had ESP or something the lights started flashing and the ring was surrounded by the people who attacked the three men in the ring.
Jackman and Tay jumped into the ring and charged at Corey, before Ricky could move to intercept them. Ginger wrapped Ricky up in a tackle and rolled out of the ring with him.
Then out of the crowd hopped Seb Abbott and he made a beeline for CJ who stood looking a bit shell shocked at the chaos that had just happened.
Seb: Retribution is what you want and here I am.
CJ whirled to spot who was speaking and saw the television champion standing in the ring.
Corey lay in the corner trying to fight off both Tay and Code but no luck on that front, Ginger still held onto Ricky like his life depended on it.
CJ ducked under the initial attack but wasn’t expecting the rebound, which took his head clean off almost. Seb bent down and picked up the microphone.
Seb: Ginger let him up, he won’t hurt anyone.
***
Wrex Did you know about this s**t?
The scene opens on a currently fuming Wrex, sat down in catering with his phone in his hand, reading over the announcement of the Hardcore tournament.
Jim Black Know about what?
Wrex This f**kin OCW Hardcore Classic bulls**t.
Jim Black Part of my job to know about it Wrex. Thought someone like you would be happy about it.
Wrex Believe me, I am. A way to force a bunch of "Indy darlings" and "old school workers" to play by my kind of rules is fantastic. Just.. one slight issue I have with it. Wanna guess?
Jim Black Here we go.
Wrex MY F**KING NAME ISN'T ON IT JIM! I see a Sherwood. I see a TJB. I even see a f**king El Segador. But the one guy around here that actively wants to be involved in this kind of thing, doesn’t even get to hear about it before hand? I gotta wait just like the rest of those f**kwit fans? This is bulls**t! First, I don't get to work any show for the foreseeable future, but I also don't get into a tournament revolving around my way!?
Jim Black Wrex, It's Riot competitors only.
Wrex Then who do I talk to to get put back on Riot!?
Jim Black It's finalised Wrex, nothing can be done about it.
Wrex seems to stare blankly at the phone announcement for what feels like minutes before he stands, turns, and throws the folding chair straight into the head of a stagehand just trying to eat his lunch.
Jim Black What the hell man?
Wrex They don't want me doing this huh? Don't wanna let fight, won't let me work? Well I'm gonna do it any way.
Trying to emphasise his point Wrex pulls some faceless drone out of his chair and lifts him legs first into the air. Dropping him onto the concrete floor with a piledriver.
Jim Black That's enough!
Wrex F**k you say to me?
Jim Black I said that's enough! They have nothing to do with this.
Wrex They're employed here? Means they are in on it. They don't want people to see the truth. Putting subpar garbage into my matches! Making them think it's just some backyard crap and that the old ways are so much more entertaining.. They are trying to poison their minds Jim, they try to "honour" OCW's hardcore legacy by what? Filling a few brackets with.. them. They aren't honouring it, they're spitting on it. And I don't care If I gotta drop every single one of these f**king suits on their heads. I'll show them what it means to be a hardcore wrester!
Jim Black Okay, you're stressed out. I get that, just calm down.
Wrex You're with me on this or against me Jim. You want to end up like this guy?
Wrex, still holding onto the drone. Finally lets him go and stands back up. Grabbing the phone, he dropped before he started throwing around the furniture. Slides the chair of the (possibly paralysed) backstage hand and continues eating like nothing ever happened.
Jim Black Swear there must be some meds this lunatic is off of.
The camera pans to the announce team.
Always interesting things on Fridays.
Speaking of interesting this next match should be as well.
Extreme Rules!
Ricky vs CJ Odonnell vs
Radien Hayes vs Shepherd
The camera pans to the announce team.
Man a split second and we might still be going.
He took advantage and is moving on to the next round.
Capo is at Golds Gym getting a session in when his phone goes off. Its Genevieve...The two haven't spoken since the altercation a few days ago. Capo is still pissed off, and everytime he looks in the mirror, the scar reminds him of her….Although reluctant to pick up, Capo answers the phone and places Gene on speaker. He has chosen to not wear any emotions on his sleeve to make it look like he is over what happened.
Capo: Yo Gee what’s good?
Genevieve: What? I can’t believe you picked up…
Capo: I didn't know it was you… (Capo gives her the scumbag laugh insinuating he deleted her number.)
Genevieve: Oh it’s like that now? How are you? How...is...your…
Capo: I look like the real Scarface now lady!! You wanna try out for the Yankees? You know I can get you a tryout in their bullpen.
Capo then mimicks Tony Montana: “Who can I trust....You need people like me so you can point your fingers and say That’s the Bad Guy”....
Genevieve: I didn't mean to hurt you...Im so sorry..
Capo pauses, then swallows his pride again…
Capo: It's all good Gee...But you should know that I am a loyal guy. It means the world to me. If I like something I say how I feel. I I hate something I say how I feel. No filters baby!!
Genevieve: I know but I was just jealous...I can’t have bitches trying to take my man!! Sigh….
Capo: Yea well you need to learn how to channel your anger other places. You could have put my eye out. My career at OCW would have been over…
Genevieve: I know I know im soooo sorry Capo!….Please, accept my apology…
Capo: You coming over tonight? We can make up my bed….…..(scumbag laugh)
Genevieve: Such a bad boy….Well I would but…...sigh….Dont be mad…
Genevieve: I would but…..
Capo: Just say it, what could be worse than what’s already happened Gene…
Genevieve: I would but I have a match against Cassidy Valentine..
Capo grows silent on the phone….
Capo: ….You're kidding me….Please tell me you're kidding me…
Genevieve: I’m serious….I talked to my friend Cheryl and she talked to some Malu gu-
Capo: Wait a minute!! You talked to who?? Cheryl?? Stixx??
Genevieve: Yes, Cheryl Stixx...We go way back...College friends, Las Vegas trips...I told you about her at the beach...
Capo: What in the entire world are you trying to do? You never mentioned knowing Cheryl Stixx btw!
Genevieve: I just want to wrestle Capo
Capo: You have only trained what 3 days??
Genevieve: sigh….
Capo: Is this about Flojo?? Are you still on that??
Genevieve: What??
Capo: You’re all in now….You know Cassidy is her friend righ---
Capo stops abruptly….
Capo: You're not telling me something...What do you and Cheryl have planned?
Genevieve: Nothing Capo...We are just going to hang and be friends again.
Capo: Gee, honey listen to me...You dont need any friends in this business. Not right now....You can work yourself up the ranks with hard work and training. You don't need to make crews for favors. “A FAVOR GONNA KILL YOU FASTER THAN A BULLET”.[Quoting Carlitos Way]
Genevieve: Listen, can you make some of that Pasta I like??
Capo: Wait--what da fuk...Pasta???
Genevieve: I gotta go, wish me luck and watch my match daddy!!! Bye…(click)
Capo stares at phone in disappointment….
***
Pre Recorded
The scene opens up with the camera focused on Danny, lying in a hotel room next to Cheryl, who was sitting on the bed screaming as if what happened was his fault.
Cheryl: Can you please explain to me what you were doing here without letting me know? I still didn't get it…
Danny: I already told you Tixx, it was supposed to be a surprise! I couldn't let you know that I was coming because surprises consist of this, one of the parts not knowing what's happening... SURPRISE!
Cheryl: Well, it worked. I'm very surprised ... I called you to help me and now I'm here being your nurse. And before you say anything, I warned you that this place is very hostile and full of crazy people.
Danny: You know our Vegas friends well, they're crazy. This is on another level... I really was just looking for you backstage to give the good news and this man attacked me from nowhere! I think it was a hate crime…
Cheryl: Oh Danny please, these people don't even know you! But I really think they have something against beautiful people. I wasn't very well received here by most, but you cannot let this get to you, we still have a plan!
Danny: Look, I think that your idea of putting together a trustworthy group of people can work. But I don't understand why you defend Madison so much, as far as I know she's responsible for me being in this position. And that's not all…
Cheryl: Don't you even dare mentioning Dennis! This has nothing to do with it, it's another story.
Danny: But you said they're getting married, right?
Cheryl: Danny, when I need you to be my relationship advisor, I'll call you and say, "Hi, Danny, I need you to be my relationship advisor!" And, if my memory doesn't fail me, I called you to take care of two things: to help me make an impact on OCW and to take care of my hair. So far you have done none of the above.
Danny: I'm just worried about you Tixx, these guys ... They rarely deserve you, but okay, as you prefer. I need to rest now and be ready for my debut, I've been training for some time and I can't wait to surprise these suckers. As you yourself said, it's time to steal the show.
