Scene opens inside Showtimes limo. Showtime is alone in the back, his eyes closed. The limo drives over a bumb which shakes Showtime awake.
Ah about time.
Showtime turns. The figure known to him as Trent Stonewall appears. Showtime throws his hands up sarcastically.
Cougar: Well if it isn't my imaginary agent, just the person I was hoping to see.
Stonewall: Ah upset... who were you hoping to see.
Oh you know her. Nailed her last week. Maxims #1 Hottest Girl 2011, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
You shameful plugger.
You taught me right, though I guess that would mean I taught myself since you're not real, be gone now.
Trent appears now in the seat beside Showtime, surprising him.
I can tell that youve been bottling up a lot of repressed anger. Did last Ascension not go quite as planned for you.
Showtime clears his throat before speaking.
Management... After being soundly beaten by Ty Burna, Austin Reynolds is being given a week off where he will now doubt steal time away from the wrestling show to promote himself as the man who should face Ty Burna at Redemption. That time could be better spent on actually wrestling. Do you know how many people we have waiting to be called up from the developmentals. Austin Reynolds had his chance, he blew it. He should be getting back into the ring to work his way up the ladder he keeps falling off of. Whys he getting a week off. Showtime never takes time off. Im always on. I never miss a match, I never miss a show, and I never miss on a lady. Ha ha
Trent rolls his eyes.
Oh boy, no wonder I disappear all the time. And youre absolutely right. Austin Reynolds doesnt deserve another match against Ty. There are more deserving guys like oh I dont know...
Showtime smirks and sticks his chest out waiting for Trent to say his name.
Guys like Hunter Kravinoff or Barbosa. Those two never got a legitimate shot at Ty. And there is also that guy named Big...
Wait wait stop stop right there. Youre saying that those two deserve a match against Ty over me.
There is a long awkward pause. The driver opens the window seperating them.
Everything okay back there Mr. Cougar?
Everything is fine Charlie.
Crazy nut.
The limo driver rolls up the window. Trent finally answers.
Yes... yes I do think so.
Thats ridiculous Trent. Besides, Im also angry at managment for the match this week, specifically about who my partners shouldve been. I thought I shouldve teamed with those two, Barbosinoff or whatever youd call them.
Wait you werent afraid they might take managments eye off a potential you verses Ty match.
Dont be ridiculous. Barbosa and Kravinoff are together the most dangerous tag team in WZCW and they should be facing the tag team champions. Straight up Id take them over BIA. I think management has been holding the fans out on a Kravinoff Toyota confrontation. Whos to say Toyota wasnt behind the Crashins attacking Hunter, maybe he wanted him out so he could be the star of his team. That match up would be gold and with those two power houses on my team this match wouldve been a breeze. I could've sweep in before the curtain fell and picked up the pinfall.
I suppose, but you really should value and reconsider the teaming of you and the Forgotten Powers.
True, they are about a 100 times better than Paradyse Cruz. And they have taken down the tag champs before.
Which is why you should take them under your wing for this match. Bring them into the spot light rather than have them step right in and get blinded like you have done to so so so many wrestlers before.
Showtime rups the back of his neck, a sly chuckle at the manipulting he has done.
They are hungry, they are ready to take out the tag team champions and make a name for themselves. And you are very talented at making names out of people.
True again.
Take these kids and give them direction in this match and they will do your bidding. Reward their faith by establishing trust and you might have 2 strong allies to help you combat Tys magic tricks. Ty will be no match when you have the Forgotten Powers at your disposal.
It's nice. It all sounds nice.
Buzz...
Hang on one second. Dr. Stev-ieweirdo needs me to video tape me taking my pill.
Showtime holds out is video phone. He pulls out the bottle marked with his medication. He pulls out one pill and turns in around to show him it. Showtime swallows the pill and opens his mouth to show Dr. Steve.
Its a good thing he called cause I was starting to get a headache. Good ole Aspirin.
Showtime turns and Trent is now seated at the far end of the limo.
You should contact the Forgotten Powers and talked to them about your match. Once you give them a taste of what the main event will feel like, they will give everything they got in that ring for your cause.
Trent Stonewall is gone now. Showtime looks down at his phone and then searches for a number as the scene fades.
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Scene opens backstage at a WZCW event. James King is sitting by himself in a dressing room waiting. He hears the door open and looks up. Its his tag team partner, Dr Alhazred. James King stands up and greets his partner.
King: Hey man. How you doing?
Dr. Alhazred: Pretty good King. Wheres Showtime, is he here yet?
Ive been here for about 5 minutes now. Havent seen him yet.
Cougar: At last gentleman, youve finally arrived.
Showtime approaches them from the bathroom and stands inbetween them.
Introductions are not necessary, you both already know who I am and in time I might allow myself to get to know who you two are.
Showtime, you called us here. You told us it was important we meet.
Are you trying to piss off the only two people who dont have a reason to kick your ass from here to Ascension?
Of course not gentleman. All kidding aside I called you both here to discuss our big tag team match coming up. Much like how last week I let Baller into my spotlight and gave him his 5 minutes of fame, you guys have been given a very similar opportunity to share the spotlight with me.
Showtime, we both know how Ballers time in the spotlight was spent.
Were not idiots Showtime. Some of us actually have degrees.
Yes, but you fail to realize the exposure and confidence one gets when standing in the ring with me. Baller had 5 very painful minutes of it and then on Ascension is comes out and says hell take out a big name in this company, putting the whole roster on notice. Would they all have taken him as seriously if he didnt just have a match against me. He could've lost a very close encounter with Bomb or some bum up his ally and nobody would've taken his statement seriously
Besides, you two happen to be lucky enough to be on my team for this match so not only are you guarenteed to receive some of the spotlight that follows me everywhere, but you also will be victorious in the main event. Think how much that could do for your careers?
The Forgotten Powers ponder for a moment.
The reason I felt we need to speak with one and other before our matchthough, is I feel you both have been giving me the cold shoulder heading into this match.
Absurd.
Ridiculous.
I may be considered a little.... well medically speaking... crazy, but Im not deaf. "Showtime will deal with Ty Burna, we will only focus on BIA." "Showtime can handle Ty by himself, we will take BIA." Are you guys the Forgotten Powers or the Forgotten Cowards?
King and Dr Alhazred move a little closer to Showtime, an intimidating look in both their eyes.
Back off guys, it was a question not a statement. You are right, I can handle Ty quite easily by myself and when I do get my rematch verse Ty whether it be at Redemption, at Meltdown 100 or even at next week shows, I will be victorious over Ty and win the title that should rightfully be mine, but this week is a different story. No matter how much you both hope or try to make it just a match between you and BIA that will not be the case. It is a 6 man tag team match and at some point that 500 pound problem you both have may decide to sit on me with his big ass or chow down on my leg and watch, and at that point there will be no Showtime to protect you 2 from the World Heavyweight Champion. And not a glove will be able to save you from that onslaught, nor will memory lose will be able to eradicate the embarrassment you both will feel having been humiliatingly pummeled because both you clowns were too afraid to face the world champion.
I kinda think Toyota sitting on you outside the ring might be a little more humiliating.
Showtime darts a cold stare at Dr. Alhazred, but then changes it to a smile and laugh.
See, we're already starting to joke together like a team. Now gentleman this is a very important match for us. My rematch with Ty Burna is inevitable, but for you guys a win here will put you above all the other teams and establish yourselves as not only #1 contender, but as the best tag team in WZCW, so we all have to work as a cohesive unit to win this match. Agreed.
Now I think we can all agree that the best idea for this match is to go after the toughest guy in this.
See there you go again, weve told you we are not doing your dirty work against Ty.
Im surprised your tactics worked against a smart man like Constantine, but against a doctor. I didnt think youd try it.
Fellas, Ive listened to all you said. I will deal with Ty Burna and that will be when I get my rematch. I said were going after the toughest man in this match, thats not Ty Burna, thats Toyota! Well take him down and make sure he never gets up.
Wouldnt it make more sense to take out the weakest one?
And what good will it do for you when you get your title match. Toyota is the most unstoppable force in WZCW, not Ty Burna. And as long as hes still standing he can team with almost any man on this roster and still win. If we take down the massive giant in this match, prevent him from taging in Burna or Hammonds, well have sent the biggest message to the WZCW that we are unstoppable. And you guys will no longer be known as just the Forgotten Powers, you will be known as the Feared Powers.
King and Dr Alhazred look at each other. The both liked the idea and nod in agreement.
Do you really mean that though, that Toyota is better than Ty.
James. I have beaten Ty Burna before. A challenging competitor but nothing I haven't triumphed over multiple times. Toyota is someone I havent faced before and thus presents a new challenge, and I would want nothing more than to be able to add his name to the list of supporting cast members I've made mentionable though defeating them. He is a mountain of a man, and if he wasnt lured into the tag team jungle by a cunning hunter, he could very well have stomped his way to the top of WZCW. Honestly, I wouldnt be surprised if Ty is starting to fear Toyota as a challenger and takes him down in this match. You know, to send a statement to Toyota about his place and to spread fear in the hearts of the weak wrestlers watching.
Well I think weve discussed this match enough here. The locker room will be notified that the wind of change is upon on us and Redemption draws near. We will take down and beat our opponents to the ground and stand above them ready to take their crowns. Gentleman welcome to the main event.
Showtime extends a hand and shakes each mans hands. They together all leave the locker room, Showtimes final words being heard as the door closes.
And plan B is of course taking out Hammond...
Slam.