“Code”: The following is a message from the C-Community!
“Code”: The C-Community is fine, ladies and gentlemen! Gosh darnit, we brought those Bingo boys a couple of smack bottoms, didn’t we?
“Code”: I mean, I can tell, because I’m their leader! A shitty leader, but their leader nonetheless! My bitches, er, I mean disciples Bournistico are at the top of their game, especially after losing to one man! One man that I HATE and LOATHE and ANTICIPATE and… where was I going with this?...
“Code”: Oh yeah, the C-Community is riding tall! One of them is suspended for being an idiot, and the other is a filthy traitor! And gosh darnit nothing is gonna take us down! Not B-17, not me, not you, not these fat fuckers in America! None of em!
“Code”: Holy mackrel! It’s B-17!
“B-17”: Hellooo OCW UNIVERSE!!!
Once the crowd recognizes the face under the glasses, the boos flood the ring.
“B-17”: What’s wrong? It’s your good buddy B-17! The Bingo Bomber! The man who failed his disciples! The man who lost to a man in a box! The man who got his ass kicked by his former disciple two weeks ago!
“B-17”: But, you all still love me, don’t cha!? You know [whoever you are], you know the one thing that B-17 loves about the OCW Universe?
“Code”: And what would that be, Bingo?
“B-17”: Like a certain Prince said last week, they are all FICKLE individuals!
Boos surround them.
“B-17”: Don’t believe me? Let’s check the facts. Fact number one: way back when, Bray won the Rumble. Earlier in the night, Aerith won a similar battle royal and won a title shot.. Yet, instead of earning the right to face the CCW Champion… he’s instead gifted… a title? And instead of having the “Best in the World” that was earned by him... that title goes to… Drago Cesar?
The mention of Drago enlightens the crowd.
“B-17”: And when The Anime Prince decides to ditch the trophy and create his own pride and joy for the glory of Japan… his co-workers… shunned him. Insulted him. Imagine what that can do to a man.
“Code”: Full of hypocrites I tell ya.
“B-17”: Fact number two: OtaKru were put in a number one contenders match. Red flag. Check it there. Time out. When was the last time that OCW has had number one contender matches?
“Code”: Since Jacob Trance was relevant and good?
“B-17”: Exactly! Yet, despite how much Bray sacrifices his mental stability to put on a show for his coworkers and the OCW Universe alike, … they still want to boo him. They say… he wrestles… like a villain!
“B-17”: Bray’s been noticing for a while now. Even before his match against me, I felt the pain he felt when the fans cheered me over him! I felt his pain when people said… that he acted more like a villain than a protagonist! I felt his pain when some foreign ningens say that cosplaying is dumb!
“B-17”: I don’t get you people. I don’t get anyone outside of Japan anyway!
“Code”: But Bingo, what’s so good about Japan?
“B-17”: In Japan, you have shows like Dragon Ball! Shows like Inuyasha and Pokémon and Yu Yu Hakasho! Titans among the industry! While here, you have things like… SpongeBob… and Walking Dead… and… Empire, was it called?
The crowd roars in approval.
“B-17”: Yeah, cause Walking Dead And Empire were both filmed right here in Atlanta, right?
The applause continues.
“B-17”: [chuckles] What a load of bullshit…
The arena immediately fills with boos.
“B-17”: In Japan, we are UNITED by friendship, a bond that can’t be broken! While in the United States, we have an orange in office and a bunch of rednecks who can’t keep their mouths shut.
“B-17”: In Japan, we honor our greats by immortalizing them with statues and shrines. We don’t hand them out title shots willy nilly, just to raise a few ratings!
“B-17”: If OCW, the United States of America, and the people that run it don’t have the kintamas to operate this place correctly, then maybe this country isn’t worth putting on a show for anymore!
“B-17” glares to the camera.
“B-17”: Because SOME PEOPLE who thought that making a number one contender’s match for some tag team titles was a good idea! And look how that turned out, you nimrod!
"Code": Uh, Bingo?
“B-17”: I mean, OCW hasn’t had a number one contender’s match in ages, so why now! And let’s have one half of the number one contenders get suspended for being an idiot! Yeah, that’ll put butts in seats!
“Code”: Bingo, I think you should-
“B-17”: And don’t get me started on a certain veteran of Turmoil constantly in denial over the “Bray Project”...
“Code”: Hey… Bingo!
“B-17”: When he knows damn well that he’s beaten his ass before and he’ll do it again so cut the crap and leave it to-
“Code”: BINGO!!!
“Code” goes to slap “B-17” in the back, but his glasses fall off, revealing...
“Code”: [gasp] Egad! You were Bray the whole time!?
Bray: It seems “The Anime Prince’s” disguise has failed him… fair enough.
He picks up the shades and orders one of the officials to bring him a trash can. He begins to undress, standing in nothing but boxers and shoes in the ring. A few of the female fans get a kick out of it.
Bray: I tried to be the good guy for you. I tried to give you positivity.
Bray tosses the clothes in the trash can.
Bray: Obviously you’re too stupid and selfish to realize it.
He takes a lighter from his boxers and lights it. Throws it into the trash can. The flames BURST into the sky.
Bray: I’m not just referring to the OCW fans. No, I’m referring to everyone in the back who says that I can’t “hang” with the big dogs. It just proves my point that the United States of America, OCW, and every involved with it are hopeless. All I can say is… I’m proud to have the greatest country in the world, Japan, be the place we call home.
Bray stands behind the flames, with Nic throwing his Code cosplay soon after before the camera fades to black.
The camera pans to the announce team.
Disgraceful
You said it!
The Xtron Flickers On!
Ashley Moore storms into Our Hero’s Office. Before he has the chance say anything she is already getting started.
Ashley Moore: You have to listen carefully to me now!
Our Hero: You best take the bass out your voice missy!
Ashley Moore: Valkyrie will come here in a few minutes and she will demand that you cancel her handicap match.
Ashley Moore: Don’t do it. She has to be punished.
Ashley Moore: After the release of the new Frozen 2 Trailer, she is watching it 24/7 with full sound. And when she is not watching the Trailer she watches the first movie. It is intolerable.
Our Hero: Everyone hates Frozen! So what! DID YOU KNOW ELSA ISN'T EVEN THE MAIN CHARACTER!
As the two are discussing the mutual hatred of Frozen, Valkyrie enters the scene.
Ashley Moore: … and that is why we need a union for the camera crew.
Valkyrie: Boss? I need to speak with you. Privately
She then turns her attention to Ashley Moore who is simply staring at her with a look of hatred on her face
Our Hero: Sure. Ashley, BEGONE!
Ashley Moore leaves the office, but not without whispering something to Valkyrie, that according to her reaction was not very friendly.
Valkyrie: Boss. What's going on? A Handicap Match against Moore and Blaine?
Our Hero: Looks like it.
Our Hero looks away, attending to other matters on his desk.
Valkyrie: I get it. FAME is behind this right? It's because me and Harvey are… you know…
Our Hero: Let me make myself clear: you work for me. If I tell you to fight Blaine, you fight Blaine. Hell, if I tell you to fight a lion, you WILL fight a lion and still thank me afterwards for giving you a job.
Valkyrie is flabbergasted.
Valkyrie: Both Moore and Blaine made very clear they want to permanently injure me. They are not interested in having a fair and competitive wrestling match. They want to end my career!
Valkyrie: And you are allowing them to do just that! In the name of what? FAME'S retaliation against Inception?
Valkyrie: How am I on the bad side of all of this?!
Our Hero slams his fists on his desk.
Our Hero: Enough! You will do what I say, you will fight who I tell you to fight! You...you god dam Millenials! IT'S TIME FOR A HISTORY LESSON.
Our Hero: DID YOU KNOW, that once upon a time FAME'S very own NATE ORTIZ defended the OCW Championship, against not one...but TWO people at the same time, AND HE RETAINED!!!!
Our Hero: DID YOU KNOW once upon a time OCW Legend Smythe D. Wonder (A Faint Scream Is Heard From The P3 Lockeroom) ...ahem.... SMYTHE fought not 1 not 2 but 3 WOMEN in a handicap match including one woman, Gertrude who was in her late 60s!
Our Hero: I mean he lost...but the fact remains that niether, he Nate or anybody in the history of OCW has ever come to my office and complained about a Handicap match....
Our Hero: OH POOR YOU, you have to fight Ashley Blaine and Ashley Moore, big deal! If anything you should be inspired. You should be seeing red, you should be ready to go out there and make an example out of Both Ashley and Ashley!
Our Hero: But no you are in my office complaining like a raggedy bitch! Matter fact
get out of my office!
Valkyrie takes a few steps back, still shocked by his tone. She then shakes her head and leaves the office, as the camera fades to black.
The camera pans to the announce team.
Yikes!
Don't cross the boss I suppose!
THE UNCROWNED vs C.Q.C*
The camera pans to the announce team.
Wow!
Word!
The scene fades into a hospital ward, and centre frame we see Justin Jehst in a medical gown, under the white sheet of his hospital bed. With the head of the bed propped up, he sits eating a chocolate pudding with a tea spoon.
From out of frame comes his lady, the lovely Swedish beauty, Elsa Holmberg, with a can of non-descript soda and a sandwich.
Elsa: I brought what you ask.
Jehst: Thanks, I really need the pick me up.
He grimaces as he attempts to adjust himself and sit up to have a drink. Elsa puts the food down and rushes to help him with his pillow and makes sure he is comfortable.
Elsa: You let me help. You not in condition to move too much.
Justin eventually gets himself right.
Elsa: What did doctor say?
Jehst: Well…it could have been a lot worse, but I suffered a decent sprain in my back. Doctors said I could be out for 6-10 weeks, or more depending on the severity and recovery rate.
Elsa: Oh my! At least you don’t have broken bone I guess.
Jehst: You’re my glass-half-full girl, Elsa. I, unfortunately, can’t share the same optimistic view on this situation.
He takes a sip of his soda.
Jehst: Ya see, I went to that party to try and talk to the guy. I knew he wouldn’t talk to me as me, so I had to wear the mask. But even the questions I asked got him going… I’m sick of being angry, I just want to fix this. I want to know what’s behind this change in him.
Justin puts the soda down and picks up the pudding and spoon.
Jehst: It can’t just be success…that’s too shallow to cause this kind of reaction. He was angry I asked those questions. This isn’t about him getting ahead in OCW; there’s something deeper here.
Justin scoops a dollop of chocolate pudding from the punnet before enjoying the sweet flavours of the treat.
Elsa: But what he want? What did you do?
Jehst gulps down the pudding.
Jehst: Well I used to throw jabs at him for being Italian but as far as I’m aware I haven’t done a damn thing to provoke him like this.
Elsa: You need think about your past; try to think if you did something.
Jehst: I suppose. I’d rather just talk to him but we both know that’s not going to happen, at least not yet.
Elsa brushes a few loose hairs from Justin’s forehead as the doctor walks into the room.
Doctor: Well, Mr. Jehst, I’m sure you’ll be glad to know that you’ll be out of here tonight - - -
Jehst: - - - Great news! - - -
Doctor: - - - but I don’t want you doing anything physical for at least 6 weeks, maybe more. We can monitor the situation as time goes on.
Jehst: Thanks, doc.
Doctor: I’ll get the nurse to bring the wheelchair and you can be on your way home.
As he leaves, Justin turns to Elsa and a look of mischief crosses his face.
Jehst: This may be my only chance to portray a true Dr. X. Elsa! Grab some clippers and your iPhone! We’re gonna shoot an audition right - - -
Elsa: - - - I’m not cut your hair and beard, you silly man! James McAvoy is doing good job! You can read more of scripts at home. Let’s go.
She starts to help the suddenly deflated OCW star out of his bed as the scene fades out.
