We cut to a while later, with the presentation finishing up, the children sitting quietly as Cort gives them the DAD GLARE.
Valkyrie is rambling about Norse Mythology as Cort and the rest of the classroom do their best to stay awake and fake some interest
Valkyrie: ...and Sigrùn is the most famous Valkyrie, also known in pop culture. Take Overwatch for example. Mercy has the Sigrùn skin which refers to her.
Valkyrie: I could go on and on but I think we are running out of time, are we?
Teacher: I’m afraid so. But we’ve all been, uhm… enraptured by the… historical… umlaut-ey things.
Valkyrie: Very well, then. It's been a pleasure and… wait a minute!
Valkyrie notices something strange at the window
She takes a closer look: a weirdo wearing a Ghoul mask is trying to convert bystanders on the sidewalk just outside of the School
Valkyrie: Cort! Are you seeing what I'm seeing?! Or am I hallucinating as usual?
Valkyrie: I swear I haven't eaten vodka flavored ice cream today, so I should be sober…
Cort: And I’ve only had three beers, so I’m definitely sober.
Cort looks around the classroom and coughs.
Cort: I mean, uh, don’t drink kids. It’s bad for your liver and possibly your marriage.
He turns back to Valk.
Cort (whispering): Guess we better vamoose then. Seems like there’s more of ‘em every day.
Valkyrie: I told you Heather Angelo and her goons are stalking me! Let’s go, now.
They bid farewell to the teacher and leave the classroom, looking suspiciously around the hallway.
Cort: You know, if this was a martial arts movie, this is exactly where--AAH!
A door bursts open in front of them and a Kasstian stands there with a plastic school chair over his head!
Valkyrie: Damn Kasstians!
The Kasstian throws the chair, but Valk ducks and throws a flying kick that bowls him over! Meanwhile, more are approaching from behind… Cort knocks one down with a right hand and drops another with the patented spinebuster!
As the fighting continues, children pour out of the classrooms to watch while their teachers futilely attempt to reign them in. A Kasstian raises a desk and charges Valk, but she dives through his legs and uppercuts him in his religious faith.
The two make their way out to the parking lot, pursued by Kasstians and children alike.
Valkyrie: I thought I signed a contract for a wrestling company… what the fudge is happening in my life, Cort? Where did I mess up!
Eventually, they whittle their way down ‘till there’s only one Kasstian left standing. They’re beaten down and tired out, but they’ve won the day. There’s only one more thing to do… add insult to injury.
Valkyrie: Kids… sic ‘em!
The tide of children run forth and attack the Kasstian, who’s helpess under the assault of so many ankle-biters. A few go flying left and right, but, you know, kids are bouncy.
Cort: I’m glad we have good lawyers.
Him and Valkyrie fistbump, Valkyrie dabs and we fade out.
What can we say about this next one.
Looking forward to it.
This match sells itself, the hottest man on OCW Live Jett Draven takes on the Codeboxman
Jett Draven vs Code Jackman
The camera pans to the announce team.
Keep the ball rolling.
Austin we were talking earlier and you said it best.
So much untapped potential….
In quiet contemplation we join the former grand slam winner, Aries in the shared locker room. He takes a deep breath and slicks his hair back, tying it back into a ponytail. A few familiar and friendly faces are hanging around nearby, talking away with one another joviantly.
A few moments pass and in walks the current CCW World Heavyweight Champion.
Trance: I’d like the room…. Please.
The gathered workers look around before getting up and exiting. Trance watches then leave over his shoulder, before grinning.
Trance: What year is this?
Aries goes to respond and Trance cuts him off, raising his hands.
Trance: It's fine, it's fine; look I just wanted to give you a heads up that Stacy is going to be in to do a surprise interview for the show tonight. You might be a little rusty so maybe try and practice.
He winks.
Trance: I'll leave you to it.
After that slightly rude exchange, Trance about turns and exits, leaving Aries, indeed, to it. Sitting in his cheap, metallic chair, finishing wrapping the tape around his wrists, Aries begins mumbling to himself in hopes of putting together a coherent, and charismatic interview. Something he most definitely isn't used to doing.
Aries: It's good to be back...
Aries winces at the sound of his generic words, tearing his wrist tape prematurely.
Aries: That's awful. No, it's GREAT to be back. Good? Wonderful?
The OCW legend drops his face into the palms of his hands. He's embarrassed. Rust doesn't even begin to cover his inability to say something captivating. After a deep breath, Aries raises his head once more to try again.
Aries: What am I even doing here? I can't even do this one simple task, and I'm trying to come back? One more round, is it?
Leaning forward, Aries starts lacing up his boots, getting ready to be in front of an audience for the first time in years. He glances up at the old analog clock above the door and notices the time. Ten minutes passed the time that was supposed to be allotted to him, Aries never received the call from Stacy. Tying the final knot in his laces, Aries slowly gets to his feet. Both hands on both knees, just like a man with irreparable damage to his ligaments.
Aries: Time to see what happened to my interview..
Aries turns towards to door leading to the hallway.
Aries: One more round...
Before Aries can reach for the door, it swings open with such force, slamming into the wall. In walk the current OCW Turmoil Tag Team champions, Bryan Fury and Wrex -- Scumciety.
Wrex: Going somewhere, gramps? Long way from the rocking chair Aries, didn’t you hear? Times have changed, this is new country now, and you know what they say about new country..
Wrex places his heavy hand on Aries shoulder, pressing down as he walks by the OCW Legend. Fury isn't too far behind, stopping Aries' path.
Fury: Este no es un país para viejos, amigo.
The old timer is starting to feel cornered. Trapped. It's almost like a scene out of a bad pornography. Aries takes a step back, or at least as much as Wrex will let him. He looks at Wrex, and then at Fury.
Aries: Can I help you, gentlemen?
The tag champs look at each other with terrible smiles, and malice in their eyes.
Wrex: Help us? Can you help us? With those knees, I'm surprised you can even help yourself.
Aries scoffs at the constant ageist remarks, but tries to remain civil in hopes of not getting his ass beat like a white woman in a dark alley.
Aries: Listen, I don't want any trouble. I'm here to compete, not cause anymore issues.
Fury: We don't want any trouble either, mi amigo. We just wanted to meet a barely living legend!
Aries turns his head down, attempting not to make eye contact with the two members of Scumciety.
Wrex: Don't worry, Rickety Cricket. There won't be any trouble. Will there, Bryan?
Fury: Nah, hoss.
Wrex: ...as long as you know your place, that is.
Aries can be seen getting visibly more and more flustered by the tag champs harsh, but true words.
Aries: Do you guys know what I've been through today?
Wrex releases his hand from Aries' shoulder and walks away, as he clearly wants nothing to do with a tired tale. Fury shortly follows suit, but Aries continues his "words of wisdom" as any old man would do.
Aries: They forgot about me. I know you two don't care, but there's a point to this story.
Aries turns to face the two men that just walked passed him.
Aries: They forgot that I had an interview. That hurts, but still. I'm not here to cause trouble. I know why they forgot, and it's okay.
He clenches his fists and grits his teeth, trying not to let this bother him.
Aries: I was also spit on earlier today by a camera man. A camera man! Maybe he didn't know I was there, maybe he did. Either way, I don't want any trouble. I'm an invisible man, and I'd like to keep it that way, lads. As much as I'd like to redeem myself for past indiscretions, I don't think that's going to happen, so please. PLEASE. I don't want any trouble..
Wrex and Fury continue to ignore Aries as he makes his plea for a return without issue.
Aries: It's fine that you're ignoring me, but I hope you that you've heard my words in some way. I don't want to take anyone's spot. I don't want step on any toes. Rickety Cricket maybe, because I am addicted to this business. I just want to compete. I'm going to take my leave. Good luck on the future, gentlemen.
Aries bows his head, and turns to the door to finally take his leave. As he disappears into the arena, Wrex turns to his partner.
Wrex: Keep an eye on him, and make sure the guy at production is properly “compensated”.
The scene fades out with Fury giving Wrex a nod, tailing the returning legend.
