LUIS BISHOP
vs.
THE GOD DAMN WRESTLING MAN JOHN CARTER
Stacy Clark: Hello everybody and welcome to a very special episode of the Clark Effect! Today, we have been given special access to the Millionaire Beach Spa and Resort as ‘The New Deal’ Antonio Everrett continues to prepare for his first match back in OCW in almost 8 months! Let’s go and have a look..
We follow Stacy Clark through a short montage of Stacy Clark walking around the Millionaire Beach Spa and Resort. She watches as numerous lightly refreshed customers scramble to get a second on the camera.
She finds many older folk lounging and enjoying the sun by the pool, before mooching around the state of the art sports suite.
She eventually finds the gym, where a small interview area has been set up for this episode of the Clark Effect. Kareem Franklin and Antonio Everrett join her.
Stacy Clark: Now, boys, everyone has been talking about it. When are we going to see Antonio Everrett back in the ring?
Kareem thinks to himself for a moment and adjusts his 1500 dollar Cartier Frames.
Kareem Franklin: Ain’t that just the question, Stacy! Well, you better write this down my guy because I’ve got the inside scoop for you right here on the Clark Effect!
Kareem: I can exclusively reveal that Tony’s first match back will… not be until after Wrestlution!
Stacy: Oh.. I did not expect that at all. Can you explain why?
Kareem: Well, y’know, Stacy, this business is all about timing. It’s Lution season after all! And all the chips are falling into place. Unfortunately, for my boy Tony, that means everybody's feeling the pressure. It’s hard to do business when everybody is on edge. It is what it is though, we’ll keep moving regardless!
Stacy: And how do you feel about this, Tony?
Antonio Everrett: Yeah, well, it’s obviously disappointing not to be able to get back in the ring as soon as I’d like to. But, that’s just the way it goes. Nothing else to do except keep looking forward, and be ready whenever the chance arrives.
Stacy: Do you think that maybe to an extent you’re being protected due to your previous history of injuries?
Antonio: .. I mean I’d certainly hope not. I guess it could be something that could be kept in mind but I’m fit and ready to go right now.
Kareem: You always gotta protect your investment, right? But I’ll tell you - we’re ready to cash in that investment right now. So no, I don’t think he should be protected. Tony’s ready to go. We just need a time and a place, baby!
Stacy: Tony, do you think that maybe you would’ve expected Kareem to have got a match sorted by now? You mentioned it briefly last week, but have you considered finding someone else to represent you who could get the job done so to speak?
Tony and Kareem share a quick glance. Kareem looks a little annoyed but tries to keep it together. Tony lets out a small flustered chuckle.
Antonio: Well, I may have joked about it, but no, I haven’t considered asking anybody else to get the job done. I know how hard Kareem works behind the scenes and I’m confident he’s the right man for the job.
Kareem: Say, ma’am, I don’t think I really appreciate your question! Do you know how much work I’ve… we’ve had to put in to even get to this point?
Stacy: I’m sorry Kareem, but it is a legitimate concern..
Kareem: Ain’t nothin’ legitimate about it! I’ll tell you this right now, if anybody in OCW wanted to face Tony Everrett in a match tonight, then he would be competing! Maybe you should ask the OCW locker room why they’re hiding away from my boy!
Stacy: Tony, have you got the impression that people are avoiding facing you now that you are back?
Tony shakes his head.
Antonio: To be honest, I don’t really think so…
Kareem: Come on now.. everybody knows it! They’re scared of you. Everyone knows that when Antonio Everrett gets back into the ring, he’s coming back for his rightful place at the top.
Antonio: Well, it’s gonna..
Kareem: No! I’ve tried to push the rebuild story, but let me tell you, Tony, the OCW Universe knows who you are, and you ain’t the god damn underdog! They ain’t buying it, so I can’t sell it. You’re the New freakin’ Deal! The Tony I know would’ve gone into that damn ring and demanded a match by now.
Tony leans back and furrows his brow.
Antonio: So now you’re just telling me this?
Kareem: Yeah, I’m telling you now! Trust me, Tony, I’ve really tried for you. But you’ve gotta show them you’re a killer! If you wanna get something done, then don’t wait for it to come to you. You’ve gotta go out and take it!
Stacy: Tony, do you think you’re ready to become that killer once again?
Antonio sits back up and crosses his arms.
Antonio: I.. don’t know. And I’ll tell you one thing for damn sure. I ain’t gonna be someone who I’m not. So, you better keep that in mind, Kareem, when you’re trying to do the job that I pay you for..
Antonio storms off.
Kareem: Hey, Tony! Where are you going!?
Kareem chases after Tony as the Clark Effect abruptly ends.
