The crowd is amped up after an exciting contest between Dragana and FloJo. The ref raises Dragana’s hand as FloJo is left seated at a corner, clutching her chest.
Johnny Law is at ringside going nuts as he tries to rally the crowd. Dragana puts her hands on her knees, taking a few breaths.
She notices FloJo trying to pick herself up at one of the corners and takes a few steps toward her. She extends a hand to Flojo. FloJo looks at her hand for a few seconds before she is helped up as the crowd claps. Dragana: …
FloJo: (Heavy breathing)
FloJo: It feels like my lungs collapsing...Shiiit.
FloJo: Here.
FloJo extends her hand out to Dragana to shake hands.
FloJo: I hope... I get another opportunity...To face you.
FloJo: Shin bone to the dome when your mama ain’t home.
Dragana: ???
FloJo then looks a Johnny Law and nods. Leaving Dragana in the ring with a puzzled look on her face.
The camera pans to the announce team.
What?
You guess as good as mine!
The scene cuts to Showblitz’s dressing room, where Danny seems to be having a hard time unpacking and organizing everything that he and Cheryl bought on their way to Turmoil.
While he works, Cheryl’s slowly sipping on a glass of whine, tapping her nails on the screen of her phone as she stares at the door, waiting for someone to arrive.
Cheryl: I don’t think Riley’s coming. She didn’t say anything about my Lution match, she didn’t try to talk to me at all since our little argument.
Danny: You know that you isolated yourself, right? Maybe she tried to talk to you, maybe she is worried, but she just couldn’t do anything about it.
Danny: And I still don’t get why you two were arguing, but you said that you’re not commenting on her temper tantrum… And I respect it, but it’s intriguing.
Cheryl: I told you it was nothing, she’s just psychologically unstable, we all know that. Anyway, if she appears, good. If not, it’s ok too…
As if on cue the locker room door opens and in walks Riley Quinn sporting a new look to go along with her new attitude. Boyd looks at Cheryl as Quinn just stares at Stixx.
Riley: You must have been talking about me because I can feel the tension as soon as I walked into the room.
Quinn not taking her eyes off of Stixx as she takes two steps forward and in behind her walks Gene.
Riley: It is okay Cheryl I forgive you for your silliness. Blaming me for the tag team lose when obviously it was your shoulders that were pinned to the mat. Not mine.
Quinn takes another two steps forward and is almost nose to nose with Cheryl.
Riley: It was in the heat of the moment I get it. But now you have two choices. We can either squash this nonsense right here and right now or …
Quinn removes her black leather jacket she was wearing and it shows a pink and white ShowBlitz crop top.
Riley: We can step into that ring next week and find out just who is the weakest link of the two of us.
Gene and Boyd immediately step in between Riley and Cheryl.
Danny: HEY HEY HEY! Let’s just stop and breathe for a second, no one here is going to fight… this is a PARTY, we’re celebrating something good...
Riley: Relax Danny. Stixx should know I can be a straight up bitch at times. We are a lot alike which is why we will butt heads at times. I don’t want ShowBlitz to end like this. The ball is in Cheryl’s court but this is what the rest of the women division want. They want us at each other’s throats. Taking one another out.
Quinn pauses for a second.
Riley: I can tell us not talking bothered you Cheryl. While you may have gotten the win over Tinker Bell at WrestleLution your mind wasn’t completely on the match. I could see it in your eyes. So what do you say Stixx? Are we cool or not?
Cheryl: We are Riley. I have nothing but respect and admiration for you… Yes, I do think that WE should work on our in ring skills to be even better, but I was just upset about that match and it surely wasn’t your fault… Entirely.
Riley: Good I am glad we worked this out. Now you…
Quinn points to Gene.
Riley: Since when did you become the black version of Stacy Clarke. Gene you need to put the microphone down and start doing for you. Capo is a big boy and has a great thing going with Justin right now. I can’t wait for the moment that Hollywood Money beats those Celtic Frauds. I can’t stand the fact that Caleb has already gotten numerous title opportunities. I swear they cater to him.
You can sense the hatred in Riley’s voice at the mention of her brothers name.
Riley: When ShowBlitz formed we made a pact to always have one another back and the last two months we have gotten away from it. For six months we had every single female here scared when they knew we were in the building. Some women like FloJo even pissed their pants. We did what we want when we wanted. No one could stop us but ourselves.
Riley shakes her head in disappointment.
Riley: For whatever the reason may be we need to go back to the basics. We let up. We can fix this but we need all hands on deck. Stixx made a statement by ending the career of Valkyrie at Lution but that is just a start. We need to stop thinking small and start going after some of these veterans who think they are untouchable.
Cheryl: Actually, that’s exactly what I’m planning for tonight Riley. I’m prepared to face Aerith, I need to end her just like I did to Valkyrie. God I hate that bitch… but I’m ready for her, I’ve been ready since we had that tag match.
Cheryl: But this is just the beginning girls… Now we need to make sure that we’re going to get that championship no matter what. I don’t care if it’s Karissa, Aerith or that weird bunny… They can’t scare us and they can’t stop us!
Riley: We can only stop ourselves. So Cheryl go out to that ring and do what you do best. Get revenge on that bitch Aerith. Remember how it felt to taste defeat in that tag match. Let that fuel you. Let that fire burn and then when you see your opening break her leg just like you did to Tinker Bell!
Cheryl: Yeah, sure! She’ll be out just like Valkyrie…
As the camera zooms back and you see Stixx and Quinn give each other a hug. Cut to the next scene.
The camera pans to the announce team.
Mmmm
Yea!
As the camera fades into the arena we can see four seats set up in the ring with The Clark Effect signage and props in the background. Justin Jehst, bandage over the left side of his face, sits on the side next to CJ O’Donnell who has his newly won Turmoil Tag Team Championship over his shoulder. Tay Terror sits on the right side of the ring next to an empty chair, presumably for Stacy, who is standing to introduce the segment.
Stacy: Welcome, everybody to tonight’s “Clark Effect”!!!
The crowd cheer loudly as Stacy brings the mic back to her mouth.
Stacy: Tonight, I have with me three of the competitors from the Turmoil Tag Team Title ladder match from Wrestlution 12; CJ O’Donnell, Justin Jehst, and Tay Terror!!
A mix of cheers and boos emanates from the crowd, all the way from the front to the bleachers, reacting to all three names at once.
Stacy: First off, congratulations CJ on Celtic Dragons win at Wrestlution. How did it feel leaving that ring with your newly won championship titles?
CJ: I will admit I was kind of shocked at first. Didn’t think I would have such a great WrestleLution moment in my first year here in OCW. Let’s not take anything away from Code Terror or Hollywood Money as they put up one helluva a fight.
O’Donnell nods to both Jehst and Terror in the ring.
Stacy: Well I’m sure you’ll do your best to hold onto those titles, seeing as you have two other teams, possibly more to come, that want what you have. How do you plan on keeping those belts around your waist?
CJ: Very simple. Myself and Ricky have got to continue to grow as a team. Sure, we may be undefeated, but we are still getting accustomed to one another. We both came into OCW as single competitors and when the opportunity presented itself to bring the tag team division to Turmoil we jumped at it. Why?
Brief pause by CJ as he clears his throat.
CJ:: Why not? As rookies you kind of take a lot of unwanted bumps and I couldn’t think of a better partner to have watching my back than "The Dragon". Keeping these belts will not be easy, but neither of us have ever backed down from a fight. If anything you can say the "unsafeness level" in the Turmoil tag division has just risen because of who holds the straps.
Stacy: Well, that’s a warning to you other two and your partners; Justin, how do you respond to CJ’s comments?
Jehst: I’m gonna keep this short and sweet and simple, Stacy. Hollywood Money, as a team, we’re disappointed we didn’t get the job done at Wrestlution, of course. But I remember watching back a segment where Ricky stated that we wouldn’t have won the match in which Code Terror interfered, on the Turmoil prior to Lution.
Jehst: Now, I’ve sat in editing booths and watched Hollywood’s best do their thing, so I’ve come to have an eye for detail. And even a 90 year old grandma with glasses an inch thick could see that we were winning that match against the Celtic Dragons; we would have beaten them if not for Code Terror’s interference.
Jehst: And to follow on from that, we were never pinned or submitted at Lution, being a ladder match. So technically, we, as a team, Hollywood Money, never technically took an L. It’s like winning via DQ; it doesn’t truly count.
Justin looks over to CJ next to him.
Jehst: We’re still on track to take those titles from the Celtic Dragons.
CJ smiles and adjusts his title on his shoulder, brushing off Jehst’s comment.
Stacy: Tay, do you think Hollywood Money deserve a title shot before Code Terror?
Tay: Of course not, what kind of stupid question is that? They pay you to interview people?!
Stacy is visibly shocked at Terror’s immediate dismissal of her interviewing skills.
Tay: Listen, we were never pinned or submitted either, AND we were reigning Tag Team Champions before this match, so we deserve the first rematch!
Jehst: You mean, you crowned yourselves champions and paraded around the Turmoil arena with paper plates strapped to a leather belt, and that qualifies you for a rematch? If I’d have known doing that would get me places I’d have worn paper plates to my “Stranger Things” audition!
The crowd chuckle a little as Tay looks into the crowd, angry at Jehst’s jab.
Tay: You people can shut your damn mouths! The only thing you’re good at is video game speed-runs and pie eating competitions!
Again the crowd boo the former Tag Team Champion.
Stacy: Well, you’re both obviously still in hot pursuit of attaining the Turmoil Tag Team titles! CJ, do you have any questions for these two?
CJ: As a matter of fact, I do; a few in fact. Firstly, what makes your team unique? Tay, we’ll start with you.
The crowd begin to boo as Terror brings the microphone to his lips.
Tay: CJ, CJ, CJ…. that title that you have on your shoulder, is my title. We invented that. Code and I made this tag division relevant. We are tag wrestling. I don’t have to explain myself!
CJ: Interesting... Justin, what about, Hollywood Money?
Jehst: What needs to be said to explain the uniqueness of the tag team that is Hollywood Money? We’re a combination of entrepreneurial innovation and entertainment sensation! We’re the perfect blend of size and speed; throwing hands and slinging knees! We make the crowd stand on their feet, whether with a win or in defeat! That, my friend...is what makes us unique...
Justin looks over to CJ and raises his eyebrow like The Rock and smiles as the crowd begin to cheer for the charismatic monologue.
CJ: Ok, well, that’s one way of putting it I guess! My next question is... If the opportunity presented itself to make you a bigger star in the OCW than you are now would you turn on your partner? If so why or why not?
Tay: Code and I already battled before for a chance at a title.. we are fighters. Both of us do will whatever it takes to reach the top. One way or another.
Jehst: Well my answer is a simple “no”. Capo’s helped me, and I’ve helped him. We’re a strong team that compliment each other, and our story isn’t over until we’ve built a legacy in this division.
CJ: Solid answer, Justin, I like it. Now my final question: What do you want to be remembered for after your OCW career has come to an end?
Terror lifts the microphone, again to a chorus of jeers.
Tay: Shut the hell up and let me speak!
His comments do nothing to quell the noise from the audience.
Tay: The titles will be ours again! We will run through whoever we have to! You, Jehst, anyone! I’m not focused on my career ending! I’m focused on ending yours!
CJ and Jehst both look at each other and subtly laugh under their breath.
CJ: That’s a big statement, Tay! Only time will tell if that comes true. What about you, Jehst?
Jehst: All I can say is that’s a long way down the road. But if I can be remembered for one thing, it’d be giving my all to the audience watching in the crowd and all around the world from the comfort of their living rooms. Love me or hate me they will get my all, and that’s what I want to be remembered for.
Stacy stands up from her chair, lifting her hand to signal wrap up.
Stacy: Well gentlemen, that’s all we have time for! That was the easiest paycheck I’ve made in a long time! Thank you all for being a part of the Clark Effect! We’ll see you next time!
Stacy looks into the hardcam and smiles as the scene cuts to the next segment.
The camera pans to the announce team.
Hahah!
Oh man!
The scene opens with Nick Bates standing outside the men's locker room for an interview.
Interviewer: Ladies and gentlemen, Nicks Bates..
Bates: Good evening.
Interviewer: It’s been awhile since we last saw you. You were in a tag team with an embarrassing ending.
The interviewer then points to the monitor recapping the match from three months ago.
Bates: Oh, yeah well, I have my moments..Haha.
Interviewer: What are your goals for OCW? What kind of matches are you looking to have?
Bates: I don’t know I haven’t deci---What do you want?
Walking towards the locker room would be a fellow wrestler, Benjamin Moore, As he approached he would wink at the interviewer before leaning onto Nick’s shoulder
Benjamin: Well well well...Is that a way to greet your buddy Benji?
With such class Benjamin would direct the microphone towards his lips as it moved from in front of Nick’s before starting to speak in his signature New York meets Jamaican accent
Benjamin: I heard that Nick Bates here was having an interview and I just couldn't resist.
Interviewer: Resist what Benjamin? Please do enlighten the fans on what you mean exactly.
Benjamin: Well if the fans insists..
As Benjamin removed his arm from Nick Bates he would fix his fur coat that draped over his back and spoke directly toward him
Benjamin: You and I will be face to face inside the ring next week..and from your last match, including mine, I'm sure the fans and OCW would like to figure out who among us both is the best and I am just here to let you know that..I'm a bright star, never a dem light and I'll be damned if I lose to you..
With a long pause and a statement of a stare Benjamin would chuckle for a bit as if he found it all a joke
Bates: Is that right. Well Benji, I suppose we will see. Heh
Bates: Now if you would excuse me…
With a light smirk Benjamin would brush past Nick Bates before entering the men's locker room
The camera pans to the announce team.
Hmm
This looks interesting!
Taiga Masuka vs Malu
vs Hijo De Mistico*
The camera pans to the announce team.
Woah Woah!
Right!
The scene opens in the carpark of the Barclay Centre arena, with a road agent searching around outside the building for someone, almost an hour of combing the building coming up with nothing. As he walks out into the general parking, he notices someone familiar sitting on the hood of a car.
Agent Wrex? Jesus man I’ve been looking for you for an hour. What are you doing out here? You do know you have a match tonight right?
The figure seems to ignore him, still staring off into cities lights.
Agent What, can’t speak all of a sudden?
Still nothing, Wrex barely even moving to acknowledge the agent’s presence next to him.
Agent Seriously man? Nothing? Look just get inside. You have the match with Jackman coming up and we need you in your gear.
Wrex sighs, clearly not a fan of this strange stipulation set. But still not a single word spoken.
Agent Look man, you got ten minutes.
As the agent gets his stuff back together and begins to make his way to the side entrance to get everything set up, some words are finally passed. And probably not the most expected one.
Wrex No.
Agent What? What do you mean no? We’ve been advertising this all week.
Wrex Your problem, Not mine.
Agent You can’t be serious right?
Wrex If you really want to wheel me out for “them” then here’s what’s going to happen.
Wrex You’re going to go and find the referee involved with this, and you are going to tell him that when I get out there, I will tell him what the rules of the match are.
Agent You know I can’t do that.
Wrex If he agrees then you will come out here and tell me. Then and only then will this happen.
Agent And If he says no?
Wrex Then no Wrex.
Agent B-but.
Wrex You’re still here.
Wrex shoos the road agent off with a wave of the hand. Along on his merry way to find the ref as the scene draws to a close.
The camera pans to the announce team.
Oh cmon Wrex!
Man lives by his own rules!
We rejoin #Austin Lee, the CCW Champion, and his counter part Thomas Archer, the new Entitled Champion, making their way through the backstage area.
#Austin with his CCW title still hanging off his shoulder, refusing to display the title normally as the title is hanging over his back.
Thomas displaying his title new title with a lot more class as he wears it around his waist for all to see what true pride really is.
Lee: Look all I am saying is concentrating on another man’s legs is a little questionable is all.
Archer: You can kick a man while he's down if his legs are gone.
Lee: You can't honestly walk next to me and seriously try to tell me that attacking a man’s legs is a better idea then going after the neck.
Archer: Hypothetically, you are right. But a broken leg… That can set wrong, at the wrong angle… Hey… Do you think cabbages can break their necks?
Lee: Why don't we just take a trip to the hospital and see who is right.
#Austin Lee pulls a bottle of Coconut water from his back pocket taking a few sips
Lee: Next you might as well try to tell me that H20 is actually that great when you have better options out in the world.
#Austin takes another sip
Lee: So refreshing…No good light needed if I may say so..
Archer: We need to sell off the remainder of the Invictus branding before the stock winds up immovable, like B-17’s legs.
Arieth: Guys!!!
Lee and Archer continue to walk using their selective hearing to ignore the sound.
Arieth: #Austin… Archer….. Hold up
Archer pulling his phone out and begins to handle a few business emails, in hope to look busy enough to ward off Arieth.
Archer: You get rid of her I’m working on the tee time for next week.
Lee: #Sigh… Could be worse could be fat boy trance following us
Aerith: What about Jake? I have been looking for him, have y’all talked to him? I really need to talk to him before the match with Stixx.
Lee: Yea because when it comes to winning big matches you want to talk to Jacob…
Aerith: He found a way to beat you and B..
Lee: Yet I stand before you with my title draped over my shoulder as the rightful champion as your husband sits at the hospital worried about what will happen to him next…
Aerith: Trance is at the hospital….What happen? Why wasn’t I told ?
Aerith begins to spin in circles freaking out…
Lee: Well with how you and his relationship is no one felt the need to tell you, seeing how it runs in the family that you wouldn’t leave to go see him..
Lee: Hell Trance retired and came home and what was the first thing you did when he got their?
Lee: You left to come here, for yourself to try to create your own legacy like his.
Aerith: No it wasn’t that at all, You said it best “Bastards stick together”
Lee: Then why are you here? Get to the hospital and take care of that bastards you call a husband. I will take care of your match, we will push it back to next week or something so you can still get a shot…
Aerith: Guess he wasn’t lying when he told me I could always trust you.
Lee: Always trust the ones who are greater then the 1%. Give Jacob my regards…
Aerith nods to Lee and takes off in a hurry to get to Trance.
Archer: This isn't going to go over his head...
Lee: He will stay away if he knows what is best for his health, hell maybe I will even take a page out of your book and take a limb out as well before dropping him down on his neck…
Archer: What’s the plan for the match against Stixx?
Lee: Just call Karissa and tell her they have an opening since her equality stance has management afraid of a lawsuit.
Lee: We on for next week? Probably be best to take a week off when fatboy comes back.
Archer: Lets just hope you are better at golf then pool…
Lee forces out a fake laugh as the camera fades to black.
