Camera fades inside the locker room of one half of the reigning CCW Tag Team #Notorious Austin Lee. The former CCW World champion sitting down with his feet propped up on another chair, a roll of tape in his hand as he finishes his final preparation for Damian Bourne. Tossing the tape into his bag pulling a book out of his bag, reading the front and back cover.
#Austin: Strengthening the body and the mind….The benefits of yoga….
#Austin: I mean the crazy plant lady could be on to something… I mean the vegan part is just ridiculous but maybe this would actually help.
The door to the locker room opens causing #Austin Lee to throw the book quickly into his bag as his tag team partner Aries walks into the room. Aries stops short in front of Austin, doing a quick double take.,
Aries: I’m sorry, but was that a book that I just saw you throw into your bags?
#Austin scoffs are such a stupid question.
#Austin:A book?! Don’t be ridiculous. I was just checking in at home letting them know I'm doing alright, after my first real week back after being cleared.
Aries: Listen Hashtag Austin…
Aries takes a seat next to his tag team partner, as if he’s preparing to give #Austin “the talk”.
Aries: ...when a man reaches a certain age, he starts to feel a certain way.
The #Notorious one quickly jumps to his feet in absolute disgust.
#Austin: Look! I know you and me just met but lets get this straight. Guys like me do not read books, guys like me throw other humans around the ring. Like I did to you and your brother in law last week and like I plan on doing to Bourne tonight.
#Austin picks up his half of the OCW Tag Team Championships, and wraps it around his waist.
Aries: Alright, simmer down now. I don’t give a damn if you read or not.
Aries stands up alongside #Austin.
Aries: I came here not only to rant and rave about the landscape of Turmoil, but to tell you to kick that animal’s ass.
#Austin: No, I’m going to kick him in the face.
Aries: I don’t care! Just destroy him! How about you just put an end to Impstico as well, because I am just tired, Hashtag Austin. I am TIRED of being sneak attacked. I am tired of being taken advantage of, and being disrespected.
Aries begins gripping his title harder, trying to control the rage.
Aries: Now, I’m not asking for people to like me, Hashtag Austin. I’m not asking for a red carpet roll out! I’m asking for some GOD DAMNED CONTROL! I’ve only been back a few months! A FEW MONTHS! THE ANIMALS!
Aries: I’ve been beaten, bruised, wrecked, low blowed, spat at, and I am sure someone took a dump in my bags.
#Austin: That might’ve been me…
Aries’ eyes widen, as he attempts to further control his anger and contempt.
Aries: REGARDLESS! My fat ass brother-in-law likened this place to a zoo. I believe he called it “Zoomoil” at one point. I disagree. This isn’t a damn zoo, it’s a jungle. Animals. FILTHY ANIMALS around every corner waiting to tear out someone’s throat. From Wrex, to Fury, to these STINKIN’, FILTHY, DEGENERATE ANIMALS! ANIMALS!!!
#Austin takes a few steps back, as he’s quite unsure how Aries will end his tirade.
Aries: You see, Hashtag Austin, calling in animal control would be too humane for the people on Turmoil. Euthanasia isn’t an option, because just when you think you’re ready to end the misery of one animal, another comes back and BITES YOU IN THE ARSE!
Aries: No, no animal control. We don’t need animal shelters, or PETA. We need hunters. HUNTERS, GOD DAMNIT!
#Austin: ALRIGHT, HUNTERS! Christ…
Aries: YOU’RE DAMN RIGHT! I’m back for one more round, and it’s going to be the longest round of my life, Hashtag Austin!! THE LONGEST! AND I’LL BE DAMNED IF THESE ANIMALS RUIN IT! ANIMALS!
Aries TONIGHT! PUT THAT MISERABLE BOURNE ANIMAL TO SLEEP! PUT THAT LOADED BOOT TO USE!
#Austin: HEY!
#Austin rips Aries hands’ off of his jacket.
#Austin: Ixnay on the boostnay, damn it!
Aries takes a step back himself, with a flabbergasted look upon his face.
Aries: ...why do you know pig Latin?
#Austin: SHUT UP! You and your fat ass, soy boy brother-in-law need to mind your business!
#Austin storms out of the room, leaving Aries in shock.
Aries: I knew that wasn’t a phone...animal…
Aries places his belt down on the bench where #Austin sat, and starts to unwrap his wrist tape for his match later on in the evening.
*****
The scene is set in an office that is sort of rundown and dimly lit. A man sits in a chair behind a brown wooden desk in the shadows, with only his figure being made out. Damian Bourne opens the door of the office and walks up to the desk. He pulls out a chair and sits down.
???: You were successful tonight I see. Lee and Aires did not see it coming. Did your masked friend know what was going to happen?
Bourne: I’m a man of my word, of course the job got done. As for what we have planned for tonight, I informed Misty and he’s all on board so we’re ready to do this shit. Just say the words “execute order 66”.
The man hidden in the shadows opens a drawer and pulls out an envelope that is filled with so much money that a one hundred dollar bill is sticking out the fold. He slams it on the desk and slowly slides it over to Damian.
???: You see this envelope? This is borrowed but I expect when you are done this will be doubled tenfold. Now if you screw me, that will not be a good thing. I am capable of many things.
Bourne quickly stands up and pushes the chair in while grabbing the envelope and exiting the room. Before Damian leaves he chuckles and waves at the man hidden in the shadows.
This has been a crazy night.
Who knows what's coming next.
JAY FURY vs THE ANIME PRINCE
The camera pans to the announce team.
Sleep tight.
Put an end to that one.
A lively bar come into view. In the center of it, Bray sits at the counter alone. Down. Bitter. He sips away at a mysterious white liquid, much to the bartender’s concern.
Bartender: Are, uh, you okay there?
Bray: I miss B…
The front door of the bar opens. The bartender smiles and directs his attention to Bray.
Bartender: He’s right here.
Ace: BAKA!!!
Ace and Nick Betamax walk up to the counter. Ace is steamed.
Bray: [whispers] Son of a...
Betamax: Hey Bray.
Bray: Sup Signature? ...Get it? Cause you got pinned by a signature?
Ace: [unintelligible broken Japanese]
Bray: It’s not straight alcohol. It’s amazake.
Ace: BAH!
She slaps the bottle out of his hand, spilling it on the counter.
Bray: Leave me alone. I’m drowning my sorrows.
He makes an attempt for another bottle but Ace swipes it away. It shatters offscreen.
Ace: PA...THE… TIC!
Bray: [sigh] What do you want?
Betamax: Look, just because we aren’t the number one contenders doesn’t mean we’re out of the mix.
Bray: That’s exactly what it means! The Anime Prince knows how this works. Ever since we lost to those bozos and FloJo got suspended, OtaKru has been dying a slow and painful death…
Bray: And it’s all thanks to that box man...
Ace: Box man UGLY!!!
Bray: He sure is.
Betamax: Well, whaddya say we head to the arena for your match?
Bray: What’s the point? What is OtaKru doing after?
Betamax: For starters, we’ll all go and see Broly together.
Bray SLAMS his hands down on the desk. He looks to his tag partner with newfound excitement.
Bray: You’re buying the tickets.
Betamax: Why me!?
Bray: Because you’re the one that got pinned last week.
Betamax: …
Bray: Exactly. Allons-y!
Bray leaps out of his seat and runs out the door.
Betamax: Uh… Doctor Who isn’t an ani… Never mind.
The scene fades away.
Do you miss Austin in the booth?
hmmm....
AUSTIN LEE vs DAMIAN BOURNE /w Mistico
The camera pans to the announce team.
He did have a certain something about him.
Yea the smell of whiskey.
Valkyrie: Belle!
Belle: Hey!
Valkyrie approaches her. She is still catching her breath after the assault at the hands of Blain.
Valkyrie: Thank you for saving me out there. Blain would've probably killed me if it wasn't for you.
Valkyrie: I don't know what’s wrong with her this season. She's always been a very special cookie, one of a kind you could say. But now she's beating up people for no reason… who knows why!
Valkyrie: Anyway, thanks for the help.
Belle: I did the right thing. I did what I had to do.
Belle: Plus, I'm new here and I'm trying to make friends.
Valkyrie: Well, I certainly won't forget what you did for me tonight.
Valkyrie: And if you'll ever need a friend, a tag partner, or perhaps just a friendly face to talk to, you know where to find me.
The two hugs and then scene fades to the commentary team
