We cut back to Cort, rummaging around in his truck bed.
Cameraman: Uh, you going to leave, or...
Cort pokes his head up.
Cort: You going to do something about it? I may only have one hand, but you’re carrying an extremely valuable camera. So I’d shut it, if I were you.
The cameraman does so and remains silent as Cort clambers out of the bed and drags a toolbag with him. He glances at the signs on the walls of the garage and sets off, looking like he knows where he’s going.
They walk a few carlengths before Cort’s attention is drawn to what appears to be a fan wearing a turtle shell tagging the garage wall with graffiti. The graffiti reads “Damian Bourne #1 CONTENDER!”
Upon closer inspection, it’s not a Damian Bourne fan at all--it’s Damian himself who is now frozen like a kid with his hand caught in the cookie jar. Damian figures if he doesn't move maybe no one will notice him!
Cort: Why are you dressed like that......is that a turtle shell...? Why are you wearing face paint.......
Cort stares at Damian (who has yet to turn around) and his turtle shell simply baffled for what feels like forever.
Cort: Nevermind!
What the hell are you doing?
Damian: Huh?!
The newly-christened wrestler turns around.
Damian: None of your business, you big son of a--ohhh hey Cort...
Damian coughs.
Damian: Just uh… showing my support!
Cort stares at him, judgmental.
Cort: For yourself.
Damian looks to the side, whistling.
Cort: You know, I could chew you out… but actually… I have a better idea.
Damian: Oh great, an American man with a plan.
Cort: Yup. The paint. Gimme that can.
Damian: You’re joking right? This is the good stuff! Super-duper premium, bottled in the mountains of South America!
Cort: Trust me, I’m putting it to better use.
Damian thinks to himself for a couple of seconds.
Damian: I guess for a decorated champion like yourself… I could part with it…
Cort: Goo--
Damian: For $20 though!
Cort: Are you f***ing kidding me!?
Damian: Listen. You’re a patriot. That means you should understand capitalism. Supply and demand. You want spray paint, I got spray paint. So $20.
Cort looks as if he’s questioning his decision to exist as he reaches into his jean pocket and pulls out his wallet. He fumbles with it a bit, eventually getting it to sit on his cast as he removes a crumpled $20 bill and hands it to Bourne, who hands over the spray paint in return.
Damian: Pleasure doing business with you!
Cort just walks off in his previous direction, muttering “f***ing rookies.”
Damian: BY THE WAY THE CAN IS HALF EMPTY!
Bourne begins to jog away in the opposite direction, snickering to himself.
The camera pans to the announce team.
Chief!
This ain't it!
AUSTIN LEE vs JACOB TRANCE
vs ARIES
The camera pans to the announce team.
Woah!
Indeed!
Valkyrie notices Belle approaching from the distance: she has just arrived at the arena.
Valkyrie: Hi Belle.
Belle: Hey!
Belle takes off her earphones and hugs Valkyrie.
Valkyrie: Look, I know we were supposed to have a match tonight, but I’m not medically cleared to compete.
Valkyrie: We’ll have to wait for another week. Turmoil 218, me and you. One versus one.
Belle: Yeah next week, let’s do it! it’s gonna be so much fun.
Belle: Regardless of the ending of the match I hope we can still be friends!
Valkyrie: We sure will!
The two shake hands and then the camera fades to the commentary team.
The camera pans to the announce team.
How wholesome!
YES!
The Xtron Flickers On!
Jim Black stands with a microphone and a focused smile on his face.
Jim: Brooklyn, OCW Universe! Tonight I have a very special guest with me… at his request!
The camera zooms out as Jim Black turns to his guest, who is standing with his arms on his hips. He removes his sunglasses and turns to Jim after winking into the camera.
Jim: Mr. Tayy Breizee! You returned at Devil’s Night after the beating you received nearly 2 months ago from the man we now know to be Telos. How does it feel to be back in an OCW arena?
Tayy: Well man, first and foremost I wanna let everybody who supported me over the last 2 months during my recovery that I love y'all.
Tayy reaches his hand out coyly towards the camera before letting out a large breathand continuing.
Tayy: It feels great. I know I ain’t been here long and I know I’m not the most popular dude back here, but I don’t want to forget where I come from, you know. I have fans that have been following my journey from day 1. All the ‘Tayyficionados’ in the crowd and watching at home. I appreciate it. I do this for all you.
Jim: Well, Tayy… You mentioned that you have a score to settle with Dennis Dillinger and Telos when we saw you at Devil’s Night…
Tayy begins to look more serious as he slowly shakes his head.
Tayy: That dude tried to destroy my career.. Then he up and found this talentless brute to try and destroy my body. It was hard recovering from that broken clavicle, but it was even harder to watch every penny I made from my music go into the pockets of Dennis Dillinger.
Tayy: I don’t make my music for the green, I do it for my fans. When I met Dennis, he told me he would be able to get my voice and my talents worldwide and that OCW was the way to do that.
Tayy: Well he was right about one thing… OCW is the right way. This place has given me an outlet, man… And first order of business to continue to grow the Tayy brand and spread my story across this world… Is to destroy Telos and Dennis Dillinger on the biggest stage.
Jim: Tayy, I’m sure you know this. You are not the biggest competitor in OCW and many of your critics aren’t sure you have the skills to compete… certainly not with such a large force like Telos. What do you think?
Tayy: My heart, Jim. My soul and my heart will stand tall over anyone. Size has never been a factor to me because my drive has never let me down in my 24 years… and it certainly won’t let me down against a greasy ass weasel like Dillinger.
Tayy: My shoulder is healed now and when the time finally comes, imma put both of y'all on the discount rack.
Jim: Certainly not a man that lacks confidence.
Tayy turns his head and smiles once again winking into the camera.
Jim: Well, it’s no wonder your.. What did you call them? ‘Tayyficionados’?... It’s no wonder they’ve been enamored by your life so far. Seeing as how you’re not scheduled for action tonight… Is there anything else you’d like to let the people know before we get back to ringside.
Tayy: For sure.. I wanna say I appreciate Jaysin Sensation and the rest of them big-wigs upstairs for understanding my situation and letting me come back. You guys had my back in my darkest hour and I will make sure to give these people their money’s worth every chance I get.
Tayy suddenly steps forward, remembering his final thought.
Tayy: OH! And don’t forget! My creative team has worked very hard on this re-brand. Don’t give Discount Dillinger anymore of your money! Tayy Breizee does NOT support ‘Tayy Wayy’, ‘Soul Food’, or anything produced or created prior to this year!
Tayy: Peep the site for more details! I love y’all!
Tayy kisses his hand and smiles before walking off the makeshift set.
Jim: I think this has been… eye opening! If you don’t know Tayy, I think you’re going to get to know him very soon! Enjoy the rest of the show, OCW. Back to you, Tom and Randy!
The screen fades off and we re-join Tom Sanders and Randy Rice on commentary.
