We cut backstage where Pugh has stumbled through the curtain, he’s trying to catch his breath as a slew of cameramen head his way.

Pugh: That’s right, gather round you vultures, you want me to say something right? Here…

He’s still sucking in a lot of oxygen, and he looks way more manic than we’ve seen him in a long time

Pugh: I was this FUCKING close...

Pugh holds his index finger and his thumb close together towards the camera

Pugh: This close… but not close enough. Now I know what you’re thinking...

He continues to suck as much air in as he possibly can, but he’s now pacing back and forth, back and forth

Pugh: I’m not supposed to be here right? Seltzer said we were starting our own company right?

He grins

Pugh: Seltzer will tell you what I tell him to tell you. Seltzer is exactly the same as each and every person in this building tonight - garbage.. Garbage people who go all in on every single crumb of disinformation that gets shoved out there.

He composes himself slightly, but he’s now leaning against a brick wall

Pugh: See Turmoil Roster… this is your worst fucking nightmare. If Wrestlution taught me one thing, it’s that I am failing. My body is failing me... my knees… my neck… every single part of me is tumbling into disrepair…

He bows his head - still desperately trying to gather air

Pugh: Everything hurts. Every part of me. But you know what hurts more? Knowing that my legacy is tarnished. For months, I’ve been failing. Losing. Dropping the ball. Making a fool of myself at every turn… losing the Worlds Title… Losing the Wrestlution Main Event… I am a mess…

He mops some of the sweat off his head

Pugh: ...I should be done… but I’m not.

He looks off into the distance

Pugh: See, when an old lion is useless to the pride… they toss him out. A younger lion steps into his place… they banish him. The lion slopes off into the wilderness, humble - content to die knowing he did all he could to leave a great legacy in that pride…

He smiles

Pugh: ...and I don’t know if you’ve ever met me… but “humble?” “Content?”. How about furious. Vengeful. Sadistic? An animalistic piece of shit backed into a corner. That’s more my style… OCW… if you want me gone…

He shakes his head again

Pugh: ...I’m taking somebody down with me… hell, I’m taking you ALL with me.

He tears the Wrestlution 13 shirt off his chest 

Pugh: Be prepared Turmoil… Your naysaying brought me here and you’re going to wish you never did it… Him out there… He’s the toughest bastard in this company right now. He’s the one putting asses in seats… he’s the one that took my spot…

He runs his fingers through his hair and folds some behind his ear

Pugh: See, for the first time in a long time, I am free. I am untethered. And Wrex… keep one eye open buddy. You’re the first in a long line of people I’m here to destroy.

He collapses into a seated position against the wall as Turmoil goes off the air.