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Post by "The Boss" Dennis Slater on Aug 17, 2020 13:46:22 GMT -5
Animabus Damnatis, Ash Everett & Vin Halsted v. American Muscle, Justice Cross & "The Shining Star" Anthony Royal
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Post by justice on Aug 19, 2020 23:24:55 GMT -5
As the scene opens up inside the arena for the EwF we can see a camera man set up in the ring and then we can hear those words “You better hold on tight” begin to play through the pa system and out walked Justice Cross. She would place her hands into the shocker symbol then bend down and as she stood up her arms were both in the air. Smirking as she walked down the ramp and high fiving some fans of her she saw a group of little girls with a poster they made for her. Going over to them she took a marker that the dad handed to her and she signed that poster and motioned to the security team to come near her. Letting them know to help that ground and the dads to the back she would see them as soon as she got to the back after she was done in the ring. She walked over to the steel steps then and went up onto the apron going half way before turning around and flipped herself over the top rope. Walking around inside the ring she would go over and was handed a mic. As she stood there she waited for that music to die down and once it had she place the mic to her lips.
Justice: Just a few days ago when I teamed up with Ash Everett to face both Juanita and Shannon you all saw me put the lights out for Juanita. I mean not only did I do this then but I did it the week before as well. And when I got that pin a few days ago my arm was lifted in the air. My arm was lifted in the air and I couldn't stand seeing that blonde haired bitch standing there with her title. So Ash Everett obviously forgot to pay her power bill because it was lights out for her. But honestly we all know that is what will happen at Imperial Insanity and much like at Evolution I will be the one standing there over Ash holding MY belt up in the air again. But you know what its time to look to the future and the future says in just a few days I will be in an eight person tag team match. On August 29th I will be teaming up with American Muscle and none other than Anthony Royal. The four people that we will be facing are Animabus Damnatis, Ash Everett, and someone I know very well Vin Halsted.
She continued to stand there hearing the crowd give some mixed reactions to both teams.
Justice: Now before I get to my opponents I want to talk to my partners Leon Mondo, Mason Blackwell, and Anthony Royal! You see boys not only will you have the job of beating our opponents senseless but your going to have two other jobs. One is keeping me out of harms way. Because you see if you don't keep me out of harms way it isn't me you are going to have to deal with. The second job you three will have that night is to make sure those freaks Animabus Damnatis don't come near me.
Before she continued Justice would pause looking around. She then went over to the ropes asking something which couldn't be picked up on the video but went right back to the spot she was originally standing in.
Justice: Speaking of Animabus Damnatis those two owe me answers. You see monsters...what happened to me two weeks ago at the end of my number one contendership match for the EwF Women's title was horrific. The lights went out and when they came on I had fallen victim to a blood bath. And then your master has the nerve to say that some one is almost here? When I heard that I did what I do best and that's call your master out. I told him -pauses looking around to be sure of her surroundings- I told him that I wanted that person who singled me out to show up at my match just a few days ago and you know what happened...no one showed up and nothing else happened. And if you know me the way my husband knows me I do not let something go when it comes to this ring. I will keep calling you out until you give me what I want...and that is an explanation why I was singled out and why no one showed up during my match. But hey your both grown ass men..you hide behind a man who you let speak for you. I mean I'm pretty sure that you have the grapefruits to speak for yourself...but you probably take cold showers so you wouldn't have the grapefruits to speak for yourself anyway much less do anything else am I right baby boys?
She continued to look around then taking a deep breath.
Justice: I will end that there with them as it was against my judgment to talk to them in the first place since they are scary. However I do have something I want to say to our EwF Women's champion Ash Everett. I heard what you said last week about how I have issues with you but the reality is I don't. Or at least I didn't until after my match against Juanita and Shannon. You want to know why I have issues with you now Ash? It's because any deserving women's champion would have taken it upon herself to go make sure that the person she is to face at Imperial Insanity was alright after becoming the victim of a blood bath. You were radio silent Ash. You could have just came to my locker room and asked me or you could have asked anyone else around my locker room if I was mentally alright. Honestly I don't know why I hold that against you because my own husband didn't even come check on me afterwards. But it is what it is and it is girls like you that give titles like the Women's title a bad reputation. Sweetheart you may be the champion of our division but we both know that you will never be the face of our division. Go ask anyone that works here and they will tell you who the true face of the women's division is and I guarantee you that it won't be you, Juanita, Shannon, Heather, or even Allie. It will be me. In fact not only are you not the face of the women's division there is truth that you will never be better than me. Do you want to know why that is sweetheart? It isn't because I feel entitled because I'm not or that I feel I am superior to you because I am not. It's because I'm the best in the world at what I do day in and day out. I show up to do my job, tell it like it is, say what I will do and then I do what I said I was going to do. So Ash bring everything you got to Evolution but make sure you save some of it for Imperial Insanity...our match needs to steal the show. By the way how's the head sweetheart?
Laughing a bit she would begin to pace the ring taking some more deep breaths. Stopping as she leaned onto the ropes it was clear that something was not sitting right with her at that moment. Looking at the first row of fans she would listen to them yelling at her about Vin Halsted.
Justice: So I guess the only person I have left to say something to right now is Vin. I mean that is who you want me to talk about now right? -the group in the front row cheer- You see Vin and I go back a few years because we used to work in the same company together. Do you remember that Vin? Because I sure as hell do. You want to know why I remember it? I remember it because I never knew when to keep my mouth shut back then and I always called you out. I called you out because I was tired of losing to you and instead of winning I would end up getting nothing but a hangover time and time again. I called you out constantly because I knew if I could beat you back then I would be able to prove to people that I do belong in this business. I mean your Vin Halsted...who wouldn't want to have a match with you! But do you know what else happened to me back then Vin? I'm sure you do because you were like all the other assholes back then. I had beaten someone worse than myself at the time for his title. And when I did that -pauses to take a few breaths then leans on the ropes before standing back up- and when I did that I was told by our boss then that someone had requested a title match against me but I wasn't allowed to know who it was until I went to the ring first. So I went to the ring thinking it was this person just wanting to invoke his rematch clause but instead it was your good friend who just happened to be my husband and he took my title from me that night. And do you remember what you said to me that night when I got to the back? You told me to my face that I would be nothing but a glorified jobber. So I thought maybe Vin is right! I mean I was always losing my matches and the only wins I would get were against one named Sebastian Kane. But then I was told something one day Vin. I was told by someone I didn't belong in this business nor that company. And I was told that it was my fault no one wanted to face me in the ring. Can you imagine being told that? I mean seriously...can you imagine being told those things when you know that deep down you have a side of you that no one in that company has seen? None of you knew how serious I was about this business or what I could truly do in that ring. However that was then and this is now. As you can see I have done a lot of growing up when it comes to the business and I don't let people get under my skin anymore. Your a good friend Vin and I don't want to fight you but I have to so I get paid. So at Evolution you bring your team and I will bring mine. And we will see who the better team is but uh...you might want to give a pep talk to those monsters your going to team up with...you know because they can't win a match on their own. Oh and one more thing...welcome to the Ewf and be careful what you say because this ring...is my yard now...and will continue to be my yard after my match against Ash at Imperial Insanity.
Tossing the mic down she made her way to the ropes. As she stepped through them onto the apron she walked to the steel steps and got down on the ground. The scene ends as she questioned the security staff near the barricade about the group she had told them to help get to the back and immediately made her way to where they told her they had taken them to.
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Post by Lucifer's Legion on Aug 21, 2020 14:29:36 GMT -5
The Master stands silently sleeping inside of a crypt as the tortured souls known as The Creature and The Monster stand on either side of the crypt. The Master's eyes remain shut as The Creature and The Monster stand in utter silence with one slight change to their outfits...both men are now adorned with the EWF World Tag Team Championship belts that they hold over their shoulders. The Master begins to speak without ever opening his eyes or moving his lips.
The hour that we had sought after for so long has come upon us. The hour when the masses of the world came to grips with the reality that the souls of Lucifer's Legion does indeed have the power to do whatever they please in this world. The Master, The Creature and The Monster...the unholy trinity that has begun its course of running rampant across the Empire Wrestling Federation added two feathers to their cap at Evolution. Just as we had crucified the mortal known to the world as Realm at the last Evolution to send a message that was heard around the world, so too has the news of last Evolution rapidly spread across not just this world but the supernatural realm as well. The mere mortal ye call Realm, the man who was so apt at talking of death and destruction on this world, met his own fate. Realm was unable to fend off the powers of darkness when he met The Master in his Extreme Combat Rules Match. Not just this but the leather clad fools known as The Destruction suffered their own horrible loss due to the mouth of their own manager. That's right, The Destruction lost their precious championship belts to The Creature and The Monster...Animabus Damnatis.
The reign of terror that our unholy trinity has brought to the Empire Wrestling Federation will do nothing more than continue at the next Evolution. For, I, The Master, will have the opportunity to secure the final entry number in the upcoming Imperial Insanity Battle Royal. I alone will have the power to ensure that powers of darkness have the ability to overcome the powers of good and win the Imperial Insanity Battle Royal for Lucifer's Legion. Before I can accomplish this I must first outlast nearly a dozen other EWF superstars in an over the top rope battle royal. It makes no matter to the powers of the dark who I am up against, they will all suffer the same fate as Realm...failure to defeat the darkness. The only poor souls who have been chosen to take part in this battle royal may smile at their false hope of taking the advantage but their best hope is to ensure they are not the other man that stands with me at the conclusion of it all as that is when they will be granted the biggest disadvantage of all...entering at number one and watching twenty-nine other wrestlers come to the ring.
As for my Creature and my Monster, my glorious Animabus Damnatis, your current reigning EWF World Tag Team Champions they are prepared to continue their dominating ways and move on to the next chapter in our conquest of the Empire Wrestling Federation. My World Tag Team Champions will team with the EWF World Women's Champion Ash Everett and one of the men who have made it to the finals of the EWF Old Glory Championship tournament, Vin Halsted to face their opponents at Imperial Insanity, American Muscle, Ash Everett's challenger Justice Cross and the other half of the Old Glory Finals Anthony Royal. While the teams do seem to be stacked fairly one thing I must mention is that one only needs to look at what side of the ring the championship hardware lays to know which team is the favorite and which team will leave Evolution in victory. The team of American Muscle will get their first true taste of Animabus Damnatis, Justice Cross will have to fear another bloodbath and Anthony Royal's splendid lifestyles makes him no match for either my Monster or my Creature inside of the ring. Tick, tock...Evolution is coming.
The Master's eyes suddenly open as a loud female cry is heard.
She is ready....
Fade to black.
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Post by Royal on Aug 23, 2020 19:52:30 GMT -5
The scene opens on the sprawling deck of Anthony Royal's massive yacht. The vast deck is empty, but as the camera pans, we see Anthony Royal standing and gazing off the deck into the seemingly endless sea. He is wearing board shorts and an unbuttoned white shirt that exposes his torso, and expensive looking sunglasses. He is holding a glass of what appears to be champagne in his left hand. As if he senses the camera, he turns towards it, smiling widely. He then removes his glasses and simply tosses them over the shoulder, as if to say he can simply buy new ones. Despite the smile on his face, his now revealed eyes seem to show a bit of annoyance as he begins to speak.
Royal: Welcome!
Royal downs the rest of his drink before nonchalantly tossing the glass into the water below.
Royal: I'm just enjoying a day on the boat in a little bit of a celebration. I think I've earned it, because this past Evolution, I did exactly what I said I would do. I took that whiny, little toddler, Adrian King, and shoved him even deeper into the depths of his dear, old da's shadow en route to the finals of the Old Glory Championship Tournament. And now, I'm but one step away from officially becoming the new face of America! And what a face it is!
Royal takes a moment to show off the face, flashing a million dollar smile.
Royal: But, in spite of my celebratory mood, I am feeling a little bit perturbed. While I am indeed thrilled to have secured my rightful spot in the tournament finals, it does seem a bit of a speed bump has been tossed in my path this coming Evolution. Not a speed bump in terms of a challenge, but instead a speed bump in the form of an annoyance.
Royal wrinkles his face showing a hint of disgust.
Royal: For you see, when I should in fact have the night off so that I can prepare for what is the biggest match of my short EWF career, I have instead been tossed into a circus, side show of a meaningless eight person tag team match. And I have a bit of a science experiment to highlight my exact thoughts on the match
Royal disappears off camera for a moment before returning holding a large, framed photo of himself, smiling his patented politician's smile. Tied to the bottom of the frame is a dumbell weight. Royal holds the frame in front of the camera momentarily before tossing it overboard, where the weight tied to the bottom causes it to sink into the depths below. Royal looks on with sorrow.
Royal: Such a shame to waste such a stunning photo of my gorgeous self, but the point is clear. No matter how great something is, should you tie it down with worthless weight, it will sink. And that is my feeling on this silly, little tag match. Teaming me up with 3 losers to take on a team of four losers. It's an utter waste of my time and my talent. But, I'm an optimist, and I see one silver lining. And that silver lining is my one purpose in this match. You see, despite what Justice Cross may say, I have no "jobs" in this match, merely one purpose. And that purpose is not winning the match, and it's certainly not making sure no harm comes to Justice's pretty little head. In fact, I couldn't be bothered to give a damn about Justice's fate. I don't care if Animabus Damnatis eat her right there in the middle of the ring, and it could happen, those guys are super weird. No, I don't care about Enforcer's slam piece Justice. I don't care about those meat headed goofs American Muscle. I don't care about Ash Everett. I don't care about the mindless animals that disgracefully represent our tag team division as Champions. All I care about, is you, Vin Halstead
A dark look engulfs Royal's face at the mention of Vin.
Royal: That's right, Vin, you should feel honored. The only reason I am going to drag myself out of my California King bed with 1000 thread count sheets, put on my custom Armani suit, get in my private jet and fly to the abortion of a city that is New Jersey, is you. Because you see, Vin, my purpose come Evolution will be to send you a simple message, to give you but a small sample of the Hell that awaits you at Imperial Insanity. And that message Vin, is that your time is up. That message is that you are rapidly approaching the time when you find out that your not the legend you think you are. I am going to use this side show match to show you Vin, that you cannot beat me. And you know what, if I soften you up a little bit for Imperial Insanity, well that's just an added bonus. Not to be misunderstood, don't think I need you softened in order to make you bow before me, but my father always said, work smarter not harder. So, if you were to come into Imperial Insanity with a bad wheel, or some internal damage, or perhaps even some head trauma, well that will just make my night of work that much easier. And the less I have to work, the harder I can play later in the night celebrating my title victory. So, win, lose or draw at Evolution, I really couldn't be bothered. These other people's win/loss record, momentum or confidence mean nothing to me. The only thing that matters to me come Evolution is that you realize just how far in over your head you've gotten. And trust me, you will.
Royal winks into the camera.
Royal: So Justice, Leon, Mason, just do us all a favor and stay the hell out of my way. And Ash Everett and Animabus Damnatis, just praise whatever entity it is that you may worship that I have no interest in dirtying my hands with the likes of you. As far as you go Vin...
Royal lets out a small chuckle.
Royal: Well, I'll see you at Evolution.
He laughs again. He then pie faces the camera away as the scene fades to black.
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Post by justice on Aug 25, 2020 21:28:44 GMT -5
As she walked through the warehouse she just recently purchased and turned into a training facility Justice Cross would be on her phone. She would be going over some logistics and stopped walking when someone walked up to her. Explaining to the person on the phone she would call them back those fingers of hers hung up and placed it in her pocket.
Girl: Excuse me Justice? I'm really sorry for interrupting but I was wondering if I could talk to you for a moment?
Justice: Yeah sure sweetheart.
Girl: Well I was wondering if you could tell me what I was doing wrong today.
Justice: It's Zoe right?
Zoe: Yeah. You were watching my match today and when I was done I noticed you had walked away. The guy training us said that it was sloppy.
Justice: Actually I know who it is your talking about and I will have a talk with him because as far as I am concerned you were good. The other girl training with you not so much.
Zoe: Oh good! I was beginning to rethink my reasoning to be here.
Justice: Look Zoe, we all have to start somewhere right? Your just a little bit more advanced than the girl you were training against but she will get there with time. You just have to take things day by day and really work to be focused on what you do in the ring. If your not focused you might end up falling off a turn buckle and break your leg.
Zoe: I heard that about you the first day I came here.
Justice: What else did you hear?
Zoe: That you are the best in the world.
Justice: I wouldn't really say the best there is but I am the best at what I do. Hey do you want a front row ticket to my EwF show this week? It's Evolution and I am teaming up with American Muscle and Anthony Royal. You can be my guest.
Zoe: Really? Thank you so much! You know your a lot nicer in person than what people say you are.
Justice: Yeah well that is because they don't get to know the real me. They see the character but I can be pretty nice...when I want to be. But listen I will have a talk to that guy for you. Do you want to know what it is like to interview someone?
Zoe: Yeah.
Justice: OK pretend your going to interview me about my match at Evolution. Be sure to introduce yourself and what not.
They set things up with a camera man so they could replay it after the interview. When she was counted down she began to speak.
Zoe: Ladies and gentlemen I'm Zoe. Please welcome my guest at this time Justice Cross.
Justice: Hey Zoe!
Zoe: Justice I was wondering if we could discuss your upcoming match for Evolution this week.
Justice: Sure.
Zoe: This week at Evolution you said you are teaming up with American Muscle and Anthony Royal to take on the team of Animabus Damnatis, Ash Everett, and Vin Halsted. When you first spoke about the match you had told your partners for this match that they had three jobs one of which included keeping you out of harms way. We now know that Anthony Royal has spoken on that. Do you have anything to say about it?
Justice: Your asking me if I have anything to say about Royal's remarks to me?
Zoe: Yes.
Justice: Well yeah Zoe I do have something to say about it. I get the reason why he is saying the things he has and is. But the fact remains that he isn't going to get a reaction from myself or my husband. I mean he called me Enforcer's slam piece. Do you know how derogatory and uncalled for that is? In order to be his slam piece I would kind of not have to be married to him. And let's not forget he said he hopes that Animabus Damnatis eats me in the ring like the monsters they are. One would think that Anthony Royal would be more careful with his words that he chooses because in the things he says could backfire on him.
Zoe: Backfire?
Justice: Yes backfire. I know that what he wants is just to get a reaction from me but I'm not going to react to anything he says. I have no reason to and at the end of the day I'm not the one who goes home alone to an empty house. Although Royal does have a yacht...but it's kind of hard to find.
Zoe: I am afraid to ask!
Justice: That's OK I will just tell you why it is hard to find. It is hard to find because its a little yacht...so I've been told! But he's one of my three partners this week and I do honestly get where he is coming from. When I first spoke about my match I made the statement that he and American Muscle were to keep me safe from harm or it wouldn't be me they end up dealing with. Oh and I never said it would be my husband they would have to deal with either.
Zoe: Point well taken! Now speaking of being in harms way you were the victim of a blood bath a few weeks ago.
Justice: Yeah and honestly I don't know what I have done to deserve that blood bath since I'm not the one who is the women's champion. If anything they should have went after Ash Everett. So again I will call out The Master and ask him why I was singled out. And to tell him to keep his monsters away from me.
Zoe: What about Ash Everett or Vin Halsted?
Justice: Well I'm still waiting on Ash to say how her head is feeling but as you can see I did what no one could and that is shut her up. And again I will say she is a fighting champion yet...she's no where to be found still. And as far as Vin goes, I am still waiting for him to do something because I know Vin. He doesn't want me to win. In fact he will tell you all how he is better than me. Yet I'm not the one with a grown man and his child living at my house rent free. -thinks about that and smirks- Actually I guess I do if you think about it.
Zoe: Alright thank you for your time.
The crew disperses and Justice walks off to go to her office. When she gets to her office she walks in finding a box on her desk with a note. Looking inside the box she gets her phone out of her pocket calling Enforcer.
Enforcer: Hello?
Justice: Hey! Why did you leave so quick”
Enforcer: Because Brie had to be somewhere so I came home to hang out with our son until you get home then I can hang out with you.
Justice: Is that so?
Enforcer: Yeah.
Justice: Thank you for my gift.
Enforcer: Your welcome. I figured it was something you would love.
Justice: I won't wear it right now though because I am about to go fire someone.
Enforcer: I have seen you do that before and that is incredibly sexy when you do that.
Justice: What did you do wrong?
Enforcer: Can't I just give my wife one compliment?
Justice: Alright I will take it. I mean I am pretty sexy aren't I.
Enforcer: Yeah you are.
Justice: Go make sure Ian is in bed and I will be home soon.
Enforcer: Ian is not a little kid anymore.
Justice: Damn it why does he have to grow up.
Enforcer: It's a part of life baby.
Justice: I'm getting more used to it. I have a lot to learn though about this warehouse and turning it into a training facility for people. I mean no one pays me its just a thing I did. So I can train.
Enforcer: And there it is.
Justice: What?
Enforcer: Your alterior motive for buying that warehouse.
Justice: I will see you when I get home. I love you.
Enforcer: I love you too.
After hanging up the phone she looks around her office. Taking a deep breath she walks out to the ring and starts talking to one of the guys there. He gets in her face which causes her to become frustrated and angry as he is disrespectful. The scene ends as she jumps a little in the air grabbing onto the guy and putting the lights out for him.
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Post by americanmuscle on Aug 28, 2020 16:59:30 GMT -5
White text on a black background appears as the segment opens. The text reads:
“This message has been brought to you by Mr. Black.”
The black screen fades out, and the scene fades into Oscar Black standing in a white suit, smiling at the camera. To his right and left, Leon Mondo and Mason Blackwell tower over him.
Oscar Black: “Ladies and Gentlemen, it occurs to me that we have not been formally introduced, so allow me to do the honors. My name is Oscar Black. I am a man of vision, of tact, and of integrity. I am the man that Devin Hart referred to as a ‘Mr. Hammon wannabe.’”
Oscar Black chuckles before regaining composure.
Oscar Black: “A word of advice Mr. Hart. Do you not start something you cannot finish. I hear you every evolution running your mouth, it seems like everyone else just lets it slide. I assure you I won’t. So think before you speak.”
Oscar looks up at Leon Mondo and Mason Blackwell standing at his side.
Oscar Black: “Now for the moment we’re all here for. Next to me is two men I’m sure you are all familiar with. But just incase your memory needs refreshing, allow me to help you.”
Oscar Black points to Leon Mondo, and begins to speak in a fiery, passionate tone.
Oscar Black: “This right here, is a mountain of a man, he is Walking Armageddon! He is Leon Mondo.”
Leon Mondo flexes for the camera and Oscar turns his attention to Mason Blackwell.
Oscar Black: “And to my left, is a man who has dynamite in his left fist, a man born with a natural desire for domination. He is Mason Blackwell. Together these men are AMERICAN MUSCLE, and soon you will be able to call them your Tag Team Champions!”
Both Mason and Leon smile and nod.
Oscar Black: “To tell you the truth, the boys and I are a little disappointed. We wanted so badly to be the ones to take those titles from The Destruction, and shove them right down Mr. Hammon’s throat. It seems that someone beat us to it. Lucifer’s Legion, I don’t think you’ve realized what you’ve done. You’ve taken that satisfaction away from us, and now we’re mad. But hey, if we can’t have The Destruction, we’ll take the next best thing. Enjoy those belts while you can, take care of them, keep them clean, because the way we see it, you’re just holding them for us. The fans of EWF should be proud that they are baring witness to a revolution. I promise you, the world will never be the same.”
The three of them laugh, Oscar slaps Leon Mondo’s pectoral muscle.
Oscar Black: “Take it away boys.”
Oscar walks out of the shot, and American Muscle get closer to the camera.
Leon Mondo: “Lucifer’s Legion, we crashed your little monster mash when we debuted on July 4th. We put you in your place that night, and we’ll knock you back down there at Imperial Insanity.”
Mason Blackwell: “But first, we’ve got an 8 man tag at evolution. Where the two of you are going to get a preview of the pain that’s coming your way. I’m sure you’ll try to hide behind your master, or hide behind Ash Everett. Do all the hiding you want, all the running you want. We are coming to get you!”
Leon Mondo: “And to our partners, Anthony Royal and Justice Cross. Let me just say. The two of us have no problem carrying this team. If you want the win, you’ll get behind us, and watch us go to work.”
the scene cuts to static.
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Post by icon722 on Aug 28, 2020 22:00:26 GMT -5
EWF – Vin Halsted – Rubs and Hangovers for Justice
::As seen on Halsted’s security feed, scene opens with a muffled vibrating S20 Plus on one of the two French 19th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry & Gilt- Bronze Commode nightstands next to Vin Halsted’s LuxeDecor California King sized bed with a Wrangler Luxury Bed Set from the Lone Star Western Décor Set. He flips the covers over to reveal the 100% Egyptian Quality Truffle cotton sateen sheets by Anichini Lucrezia as he reaches to the side table to answer the call. He rubs his eyes as he answers the bright phone.::
Halsted: What’s going on, brother?
Enforcer: Hey, Vin, we have a slight problem in EWF.
Halsted: What do you mean?
Enforcer: Well, they booked you and Justice in an eight-man match but you two are on opposite sides.
Halsted: Seriously… how did that happen?
Enforcer: I don’t know but I’ve already let them know of my objections. There’s nothing I can do at this point so you two will need to play nice.
Halsted: I will if she does.
Enforcer: Umm… yeah… about that. You may want to check the EWF website and watch her promos.
Halsted: I see… how bad did she go off on me?
Enforcer: I have to step out of this one, brother. Just do the right thing and stick to our plan.
Halsted: So, stay on course with the bigger picture, right?
Enforcer: Exactly… you have your sights set on the Old Glory Championship Final with the Royal Ass. He’s tagging with Justice so just make sure you stay on him and let everyone sort out their issues with the ones they are chasing.
Halsted: Is this one of those mash-up matches that throws everyone in together before the big show?
Enforcer: Yeah… pretty much! Hurry up, because your deadline is tonight!
Halsted: No worries, brother. I’ll take care of it.
Enforcer: Alright… I gotta go, but I know that the EWF Universe is waiting to hear what you have to say. Later, brother!
Halsted: Later!
::Enforcer ends the call as Halsted rolls his eyes and sighs, then breaks the “Fourth Wall”.::
Halsted: You gotta love the “Go-Home Show”. Let’s see what everyone has to say about our little eight-man match.
::He sits up to show that he is wearing a lavish pair of dark charcoal Ralph Lauren Men’s Cashmere-Blend Spa Pants and an old, oversized 1997 Chicago Bulls Six-Peat shirt. He smirks and reaches for the intercom on the bedroom wall above the aforementioned nightstand.::
Halsted: Mr. Han?
Mr. Han: Yes, Mr. Halsted? What can I do for you?
Halsted: Would you please set up the HHW World Heavyweight Championship Title on the 19th Century Wooton Rotary Desk in the Study for me?
Mr. Han: Shall I start a fire, as well, sir?
Halsted: Good call, old man… that’s why you get paid the big bucks around Halsted Manor.
Mr. Han: Very good, sir!
::Halsted walks over to his vast walk-in closet and changes into his very best three-piece custom made black Armani suit. He walks out and heads down to his study while reviewing the most recent posts of his opponents and partners in the eight man match at this weekend’s EWF Evolution show. He realizes that he’s a little behind schedule so he moves somewhat briskly while reacting to each promo. He meets the EWF Crew and instructs them to open with a zoomed in shot of the HHW World Heavyweight Championship Title sitting on the 19th Century Wooton Rotary Desk. He waits for his cue, then walks in as they pan out. He sits on the desk and leans into view.::
Halsted: Well, hello, EWF Universe! I see that I’m on a bit of a time crunch so I’d like to explain what I have here.
::Halsted lifts the HHW World Heavyweight Championship Title up and presents it to the EWF Universe. He smiles with pride and then sets it back down next to him.::
Halsted: This is the HHW World Heavyweight Championship Title and my very first shot at being the very best in the world. It was the most cherished and sought after championship in its hey-day and I was the one to carry it until its end. It was an honor and a curse. The honor of being the face of a company is nothing short of extraordinary but the curse comes when you become the target. Defending it against all challengers and then the hate and jealousy comes. When you attain the level of competition, I did and still have their will always be someone plotting or maneuvering themselves politically in order to take what is yours. You have to be cunning, prepared, and play the game three steps ahead of everyone else but I learned fast. I learned how to outwork and stand above everyone else.
::Halsted sighs while he reminisces on his earlier days as the HHW World Heavyweight Champion.::
Halsted: Those were the days but let’s not give the Royal douche an opportunity to laugh and make some comment about how old I am. I mean… I did just turn thirty-five last month.
::Halsted feigns a gasp.::
Halsted: Yes, child, back when you were still learning your ABCs, I was winning World Championships and beating all-comers. I think it’s cute that you feel the need to put on cheap knock-off Ray-Burn sunglasses on a pontoon boat you rented for the occasion. You’re writing checks that your ass can’t cash, boy. However, don’t get me wrong, I truly appreciate how hard you’re trying to flatter me with your attempts at living my lifestyle. The difference is that I paid for everything I own at Halsted Manor. I live this lifestyle because I earned it by being a smart business man in the world of professional wrestling. Work smart and safe, not stupid and dangerous, kids. I became elite within the first two years of my career and ran with it for ten years. No one has beaten me cleanly since my first year in the business but I’m sure someone out there will try to challenge that fact. The only way anyone has taken me down is with help at the ring, or backstage politicking. What does that mean for you, Royal Pain?
::Halsted smirks.::
Halsted: That means that you ran a great campaign but that will all come to a very horrible end when we face off for the consolation prize in the tournament final, otherwise known as the Old Glory Championship. Honestly, I’m gonna take it and throw it into the Hall of Meaningless Titles when I win it because it’s just that… Meaningless to me! I mean… I know… how dare I do that and not display it as some sort of prize?? Simple, EWF Universe… It isn’t the EWF World Heavyweight Championship and the saying is true… If you’re not here to be the World Champion, then what the Hell are you doing here at all?
::Halsted shrugs and smirks.::
Halsted: However, to sweeten the deal, I get to take this title that has no meaning to me for a cunt weasel like the Royal Douche. He looks at it as his crowning achievement, and hey, that’s all good for you, kiddo, but the big boys have arrived and we have other plans. You just happen to be in the way of those plans. You’ll fall into obscurity as we take all of the power in EWF. So sad!!
::Halsted puts his fingers to his eyes to wipe imaginary tears away from his face.::
Halsted: So, come at me, kid… give me your best shot. Try to “soften me up in this ridiculous eight-man match at Evolution, but be ready to get obliterated and keep your head on a swivel, because you never know who or what will hit you in a match like that. You don’t have any friends on your side, because in all of your brash glory, you have made every single one of the eight people involved hate you. Not a smart move, but ballsy. So, good for you, you middle class douchebag. I can’t wait to see you fall from all of your antics. It’s gonna be a great show and I’m the one who gets to push you off of that pedestal you hold yourself on!
::Halsted smirks and gives Royal a slow golf clap.::
Halsted: So, here I am… Undefeated in EWF and on the brink of taking a consolation title on my way up the “ladder”. Time to grab the first brass ring in EWF, but I have to say how happy I am to see how much everyone has to say about me of the other seven involved in the eight-man match at Evolution. Looks like I finally started turning heads and they are recognizing that I’m not some flash-in-the-pan or someone looking to regain past glory. I’m here to seek and destroy while sending mother fuckers to The Ferryman and taking titles and power. Yes, boys and girls, it’s that simple.
::Halsted leans in and point to the HHW World Heavyweight Championship.::
Halsted: The tag champions gave me a little nod so I’ll be happy to help them vanquish the American Muscle. Ashley hasn’t shown up so she’ll just have to handle her business with Justice but Justice… Remember this little title?
::Halsted smirks.::
Halsted: Yeah… I think you do, because apparently, we had some sort of epic feud over it, or at least that’s how you tell the story. However, I don’t really remember it the way you do. Now, before you let that sink in and go off like you do, let me explain. I definitely remember how hard you tried to take this beautiful relic away from me, but as you said, you failed both times. I did admire your tenacity and fire at the time so I knew I could give you that push to the next level. I absolutely remember what I said to you and look how much it helped you become the world class competitor and fierce businesswoman that you are, today. That’s the Halsted Rub… so you’re welcome!!
::Halsted slightly nods.::
Halsted: I appreciate the nod you gave me and you’re right… I’m still Vin fuckin’ Halsted and I’m still reaching new levels that no one has ever seen! I found my fire and passion, again, and it’s not going away any time soon. As for you, well, it’s unfortunate that you were stuck with such losers and trash as teammates because you are on the Wrong Side of Heaven and I’m on the Righteous Side of Hell. We have other plans to finish so stay on Ashley and out of my way. We don’t need any hairs to be crossed at Evolution; just remember your husband’s big picture for all of us, as he has positioned us extremely well. This is just a hiccup to get past on the way to taking full control of EWF.
::Halsted smirks and points to his temple. The EWF points to their watches in order to tell Halsted that he needs to ::
Halsted: Well, EWF Universe, it looks like it’s time to wrap this up so as Justice mentioned how much she enjoys a Halsted Hangover, I guess I should treat everyone to one. The Evolution continues this weekend!!
::Halsted motions to the EWF crew to cut and he feels his phone vibrate. He sighs knowing that he just receive yet another Swear Jar from Caden and simply shakes his head. Scene fades to black. END SCENE.::
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Post by asheverett on Aug 28, 2020 22:53:45 GMT -5
The scene opens on Tony Martini standing against an EWF backdrop, holding a microphone, he looks over and waves his hand at someone standing off camera. Ash Everett walks into the frame, wearing street clothes, a white t shirt, and ripped jeans. On her shoulder in the EWF Women’s title. She rubs the back of her neck and winces as she steps into the shot.
Tony Martini: “Miss Everett, you came out victorious once again last Evolution. Despite that, you still found yourself laying in the middle of the ring at the end of your match. I’ve got to ask, how are you feeling, how is your neck?”
Ash Everett sighs.
Ash Everett: “To tell you the truth Tony, I’m pissed off. Justice Cross, I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone more inaccurately named. You think you got the better of me? You think you showed me that you’re a threat? Let me tell you something. Cheap shots are easy, attacking someone from behind is easy. You proved nothing to me, other than the fact that you’re nothing but a snake. Trust me Justice, I grew up in the desert, I know how to deal with a snake. And for your information, my neck has been bothering a little in the past week.”
Ash drops her hand from her neck and smiles.
Ash Everett: “But it’s fine now. I’m a machine, and I’m built to last. Make no mistake about it.”
Tony Martini: “That’s very good to hear Miss Everett, especially when you consider the 8 man tag match you have coming up tomorrow night. Where you will get a shot at the woman who attacked you after your last match.”
Ash Everett: “I’ve been looking forward to it. To tell you the truth, I kind of feel like the odd one out on my team. Lucifer’s Legion, Vin Halsted. I don’t think we quite see eye to eye. But then I think that I really don’t give a damn about the men in this match. For me, this is my opportunity for some payback. Don’t worry Justice, I’m not going to stoop to your level. I’m not going to attack you from behind, and hit you with the West Texas Gavel when you’re least expecting it. I’m going to do it right in front of you, and you’re going to realize what the world will realize at Imperial Insanity. That I am flat out better in the ring than you.”
Tony Martini: “There you have it, strong words from a confident champion.”
Ash leans forward to look into the camera.
Ash Everett: “Good luck tomorrow night Justice, you’re gonna need it.”
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