We open the scene seeing MAXWALE in the back corner of the locker room. He is sitting facing the corner going through his bag for his wrist and finger tape. MAXWALE’s boots are just to his left and his knee pads are down by his ankles with knee high compression socks underneath.
MAXWALE begins to pull up his knee pads as the camera gets closer. He takes his sunglasses off of the top of his head and hangs them on the on the collar of his t-shirt. MAXWALE rests his forearms on his knees and takes a deep breath before speaking.
MAXWALE: This past sunday at The Clash, I did something that was out of my character. I let rage fuel my actions. I didn’t feel like myself. Matter of fact, I know I wasn’t myself.
MAXWALE doesn’t even turn around to address the camera. He starts putting his boots on as he continues to speak.
MAXWALE: I mean sure Buddy Burns and his Brokeback Mountain life partner YSL did all the sophomoric things they could do to me back on Riot. In a match where I took YSL to the absolute limit.
MAXWALE puts his head in his hands and slowly begins to slide his hands across the top of his head. As the seconds tick, he seems to become more and more infuriated.
MAXWALE: All that clown Buddy Burns could do was the (beep)ery dancing on the outside and sticking his nose in a match that he was too scared to have in the first place. But….
His tone and mannerisms begin to settle back down.
MAXWALE: At The Clash, I was out of character. I was out of line.
He rises to his feet and turns to face the camera. MAXWALE is sporting his “MAXWALE is Turmoil” t-shirt (which you can pick up at OCWShop.com. Use the promo code “Clash” for 15% off.)
MAXWALE: I’ve always been a person that likes to compete. Whether in the ring, on the football field. You name the athletic endeavor and I’m competing. And I don’t need to take shortcuts. I don’t need added advantages.
MAXWALE takes a step back and strokes his chin with his hand. He seems to be showing some remorse.
MAXWALE: So I would like to take this time to apologize to Buddy Burns. I’d like to apologize……..
MAXWALE: I apologize for not taking your sorry ass out sooner.
Welp, so much for that. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
MAXWALE: Screw competing. Screw athletic endeavors. And screw you Buddy Burns.
MAXWALE: You needed to be taught a lesson. And tonight, you’ll get a master class in that very ring.
MAXWALE takes a few breaths to compose himself. He takes his shades off of his shirt collar and puts them on his face. He seems to be in a much calmer tone now.
MAXWALE: Then, when that bell rings, the ref raises MAXWALE’s hand in victory and you realize that you can’t walk out of the arena. Then and only then, it will become evident to you that MAXWALE is the premiere light heavyweight in all of OCW.
MAXWALE gives a slight smirk to the camera as he walks past it and out of view. Let’s head back to ring side.
The camera pans to the announce team.
That guy is so full of himself!
It's easy when you think you are that damn good!
The Xtron Flickers On!
After a short merchandise promo we see Jim Black average interviewer extraordinaire knocking on an undisclosed door at an undisclosed location.
There is no answer, he knocks again before turning the handle and entering without permission. He enters a room with all three legends of FAME sitting at a control center with a dozen monitors covering Turmoil.
Pugh’s OCW World Heavyweight Championship in a gilded display case behind them. Before Jim can even mutter a word Tiberius Dupree turns from working and starts talking. The camera zooms in showing this very promo on one of the monitors in front of Nate Ortiz.
Dupree: There is something the media and the entire OCW roster needs to understand James.
Dupree: You can’t come back if you’ve never phreaking left. In my long-long tenure in OCW, I can count my vacation time on my perfectly manicured hands.
Dupree: It’s naïve to think puppets move without any strings, that somehow, they move into successful positions on their own accord and free will. If you’ve garnered any kind of success in OCW, it’s because WE allowed it to happen.
With his classic half smile on display, Jim continues to listen as Nate and Pugh continue to work.
Dupree: I hear all the retirement jokes and all the old man digs from the locker room all the way to the front office. I hear our names being dropped night in and night out. I see everything you don’t want me to know and know everything you don’t want me to see...
Dupree: So truly beyond any reasonable doubt I’m more active and more informed than any of you could ever comprehend.
Tiberius begins moving imaginary puppet strings with his fingers as he looks Jim dead in the eyes.
Dupree: James, sometimes…sometimes you have to cut the strings and let the puppets fall to the floor and take the center stage your goddamn self.
Dupree: There is a reason us three will continue to headline every monumental show in this company’s history, because we are the foundation that OCW is built on and the benchmark of excellence in professional wrestling.
With that said Dupree flashes a go away motion with his perfectly manicured hands. Then immediately goes back to work with Nate and Pugh as the camera fades.
The camera pans to the announce team.
FAME!
Don't forget the name!
The scene starts with the cameraman behind two people. There is a big round guy who is scratching his butt while nudging the person to his left.
Corn Ricketts: You see that deem near poster on the wall?
Backstage worker: Yes?
Corn Ricketts chuckling: Turmoil! That stuff is a crappy compost! I can make better compost myself for my fields, but with my fields, it will take years to whip all that up.
Backstage worker: You are gross.
The backstage worker than left Ricketts standing there as he grew a puzzled look over his face.
Corn Ricketts: I don’t get it, I have been here for three weeks and have not made one single friend. This is a farmer’s convention and still no farmers. I might just have to saddle up my tractor and head back to Nebraska.
Corn begins to walk to the door he came in three weeks ago as the same security guard is standing there guarding the door.
Corn Ricketts: Javier, I don’t think this Oh See Double You is the right thing for me.
Security guard: It’s Justin, but why do you say that?
Corn Ricketts: I haven’t made any friends and people think I am gross or something. A lot of people look at me and start laughing at me by the way I look. Personally, I am the finest person here. I don’t need all of them curves these skinny people have. I am just on a large curve if you know what I mean.
The camera gets a wide shot on how Ricketts actually is.
Justin the security guard: Listen, Mr. Ricketts, you were invited here for a reason. I would not give up that reason. Go talk to Mr. Sensation. He will put you in the right direction.
Corn Ricketts: thanks for your words of encouragement Jose.
Justin the security guard: Justin.
Corn Ricketts: I just hope he is understanding on why I parked my tractor over his fancy automobile.
Corn Ricketts begins to walk away from the camera as it zooms closer to Justin the security guard as he is shaking his head in disbelief.
The camera pans to the announce team.
What the...
It's best not to ask questions sometimes!
Lights ready, camera ready. All set for the start of the interview. Stacy Clark with a huge smile on her face welcomes her guest of this time, Belle.
Stacy: Please welcome my guest of tonight, Belle!
Belle: Hi! It’s an honor being here.
Stacy: The pleasure is mine. Well, Belle, what was it like when you made your debut for OCW?
Belle laughs
Belle: It was very nerve wracking, I was and I am very new and I didn’t know anything.
Belle: The match was against Valkyrie who was so nice to me and it made it easier to get out there.
Belle: The only thing I was sure about is thinking thank god it’s over after the match ended.
Stacy: I think we all have been there. Not in ring, but I get that feeling.
Stacy: A few weeks ago you had an altercation with another rookie Empress, what about that?
Belle: Yes… I don’t really know why she acted like that I mean, after all, we didn’t even know each other and she decided to attack me and throw the coffee at me... for an accident!
Belle: You know I just don’t get it, she blindsided me, but I’m going to tell you one thing, if Empress is looking for a fight she’ll have it.
Belle: I’m not going to stand aside and pretend like nothing happened.
Completely out of the blue Empress comes running through the curtains of the set and grabbing Belle by the hair.
Empress: (inaudible screaming in japanese)
Empress tries to slam Belle’s head into the desk and is pulled off by a member of the staff and both women continuously throwing punches and kicks at each other while being pulled away.
Just as Belle was getting her composer back from the attack, Empress comes running at her again. The mics are only able to pick up bits of what was being said.
Empress: You….wa... fight bitch! ...go!
The staff pulls Belle and Empress apart. A member of the staff can heard saying. “ This interview is over. Get them out of here. Empress runs towards the camera.
Empress yells into the camera: YOU WANT AN INTERVIEW STACY! HERE’S AN INTERVIEW FUC….Y...BELLLL…..
Empress is pulled away from the camera as the scene blacks out
The camera pans to the announce team.
Oh lord!
She isn't messing around!
BOURNISTICO vs AUSTIN/ARIES*
We transition to the backstage hallways. Dragana and Johnny Law are sitting next to each other, up against one of the walls.
The former Women’s Champion is sitting cross-legged with her eyes closed, meditating.
Johnny looks at her, then turns back to face the opposite wall.
Johnny: Y’know, it’s been a hell of a journey. I figured that the day would come sometime when someone would take that title from ya. Thought I’d be scared or maybe anxious, but oddly…..
Johnny: I wasn’t. I felt almost….relieved? Having to talk for a big-time champ is a lot of pressure to deal with. I dunno if you felt the same way.
Dragana lets a tiny smile creep from the corner of her mouth.
Johnny: And maybe we are freaks. You don’t talk much, I have a messed up face…..But I’m ok with that.
Johnny: So what if I get people staring at my mask? I’d rather be a freak than be a two-bit jamoke.
Dragana: …
Johnny: But I’m rambling again. We got a match to worry about tonight. You think Bertha’s still pissed about what happened like two years ago?
Johnny: It’s been a long time, so maybe she’s a bit less angry than she used to be. Hell, you had to drag me away from her because she beat the hell out of me last time.
The ominous sound of massive footsteps reverberate throughout the hallway. Johnny looks around in panic.
His eyes finally settle on a conveniently placed glass of water perched on a production crate.
It ripples with the sound of each step.
Johnny: Uh, what’s happening?
The footsteps grow louder until a behemoth stands before the pair. Johnny stands up and is in shock and awe at the behemoth standing in front of him.
Dragana’s eyes are still closed, and she notices the shadow cast over her; The Silent Queen opens her eyes, and she freezes up in terror as Bertha stares her down.
Johnny: Holy s***.
Dragana uses the wall behind her to get up to a standing position, looking up at Bertha.
Her already pale complexion grows even paler at the sight of the German Olympian.
Bertha palms Johnny out of the way.
BERTHA: You may be little woman. But you stood champion.
BERTHA: You understand what it means to stand tall, to stand strong.
Dragana’s face lights up a little bit and she smiles at Bertha.
BERTHA: Unlike most women I face here in OCW, it will be an honor to break you…
The former champion’s expression changes to confusion and she scratches her head.
Dragana: Eeeehhh…...
BERTHA: I just hope you have more fight in you than that golden haired diva.
Johnny: Hey, that's no way to talk about Valkyrie!
Bertha shoots Johnny a terrifying glare, she lets the silence hang for a moment.
BERTHA: I was talking about Dupree.
Bertha walks off as a befuddled Dragana stares at Johnny.
Dragana: ...
Johnny: What? How was I supposed to know that? We don’t do the intergender thing anymore!
