As the promo begins, we see a very grand room that is currently occupied by nine men. They are huddled around a long, pine table that takes up most of the room. Posters of current and past WZCW stars are hung on the walls and the projector image that is evident at one end of the room reads WZCW Booking Meeting At the head of the table, two familiar looking men are stationed, it is Vance Bateman and Chuck Myles. They both sit with their heads bowed and are reading intently. After a few seconds, Vance raises his head and clears his throat.
Vance: Welcome everyone, to the October booking meeting for WZCW. I will be heading this meeting and the first order of business on the agenda for today is the role call. Naturally, we will go around the table and make apologies for those of us who have not arrived yet. OK, so for the record we have eight people in attendance. We have, Mr. Li, Phoebe Nix, Frank Telli, Ricky Roll, Tyrone A Burna, Vance Bateman, Chuck Myles and Dave Davies. We have only one apology for today from C. Harth. Although he has told me that he will be here later.
Chuck: I hear that he is very swamped at the moment, so I wouldnt bank on it.
Vance: Well, given his track record, I wouldnt bank on it. Nevertheless, we must get on with business, with or without Mr Harth. I would also like to welcome Mr. Blade to the table. I have invited him here to discuss his progress in the business and I think we are all interested to hear his thoughts on the booking we have given him and his escalating feud with Karnage.
However, on with business at hand. I would like to cover an order of business that has been playing on my mind for some time. That issue is Mr. Baller.
Vance hits a button on a remote control panel that rests beside him and the projected picture changes to one of Mr. Baller.
Vance: Now, we all realise that he is in some trouble and is in need of a win. We have paired him with some of the bigger names on the roster and obviously that has not come off. What we need to do is find an easier opponent of him to start him off. Does any one have any suggestions?
Nix: I think we should put him against Trevor Steel. I mean, I hate to see that guy walk around like he owns the place. Lets face it too, he is on the same skill level, it should be a good match.
Davies: Yeah, I think that would work.
Vance: Yeah, I like that idea. OK, so next week we will ha
A terrible crashing noise comes from outside the closed door that shocks Vance and causes all of the men to turn away from their papers and look towards the door. He looks up from his page and narrows his eyes as he attempts to reason out what the noise was. After a few moments, he shakes his head and lowers his gaze once more. All of a sudden another crash comes from the exterior of the room.
Vance: This is ridiculous! We cant get any work done around here because of these incompetent fools. Anyway, Mr Li, I hear you have some ideas for where Titus should be heading. Care to
Suddenly, the wooden door that shuts the men off from the hall way is flung open and the bulky frame of Karnage occupies it. All of the men have a shocked expression on their faces and have turned to look at him. Blade notices him and immediately leaps to his feet and clenches his fist. He looks incredibly frustrated and the expression on his face is one of contempt.
Vance: Karnage! What the Hell are you doing here?
Karnage: What am I doing here!? What am I
Karnage s******s softly and shakes his head at the mere questioning of his motives.
Karnage: I heard from a very reliable source that a meeting was being held to discuss the future and the past of young Blade here today and I only felt that I should make an appearance, given that he has ridden on my coat-tails from the moment he arrived in WZCW.
Blade looks shocked and lost for words as Karnage enters the room. Both men stare intently at each other as Karnage makes his way across the room. He removes a chair from under the long table and bundles himself down on top of it. Pulling himself under the table, he remains intent on Blade.
Vance: Blade, I would ask you to sit down. It is clear that he is not going to leave and with most of the security indisposed because of him, we should just make our peace with the situation and go on.
Blade lets out a deep sigh and then picks up the chair that was knocked over as he leapt to his feet. He sits down upon it and pulls himself into the table With Blade and Karnage sitting directly across the table from each other, the tension is palpable. Mr Li looks at the imposing character that sits next to him and then shuffles his chair away from him.
Vance: To continue, Blade, we would very much like to hear your thoughts on your last few months in WZCW.
Blade looks into Karnages eyes, and starts smiling to everyones surprise.
Blade: I know its been a tough few months for WZCW. The tag team that was destined to be the best ever, The Celtic Connection, split up when one of the members decided to lash out at his friend. No one knows why he started doing that, not even me. Although I believe it might be something to with his father not getting him a Playstation 3 for his birthday, but thats neither here nor there.
Karnage snarls slightly, as Blade keeps smiling as he says more to try and provoke Karnage.
Blade: Although I know for a fact that Karnage is quite a big fan of the Harry Potter movies. Perhaps he was disappointed by Harrys latest adventure? In fact, Im quite sure Karnage got his little diary idea from the second Harry Potter movie.
Karnage is now looking livid as all the staff members are starting to become uncomfortable, either looking away from the table or pretending to write something.
Blade: Im sorry to be the one to have to tell you this, Karnage, but magic is as fake as your talent as a wrestler
Karnage finally stands up and slams his fist on the table, causing it to shake wildly as some of the staff members fall backwards out of fright.
Karnage: Thats so funny, Blade. As I remember it going, one of the only times that youve ever gone over someone is when I was the referee. Even then, it was a struggle for you. In fact, the only time I can remember you winning a match with any sort of prowess is when we were a team.
Blades mouth twitches but he remains calm. He turns to Vance Bateman.
Blade: With all due respect, Mr. Bateman, I think it was a mistake for you to add the number 20 spot stipulation to our match. Between losing to me and losing that spot, Karnage will end up crying into his diary so much he drowns himself. I thought you want to protect your talent, no matter how pathetic they are
Karnage picks up his chair and hurls it at Blade. Blade ducks, missing the chair by inches as it smashes through the 10 foot high window behind him and falls to the street below.
Blade: Wow, thats going into the diary later
Under the very expansive Acting like a Child section.
Karnage finally snaps and walks toward Blade, pushing Frank Telli and Dave Davies out of his way as he walks past them. He grabs Blade by his trenchcoat and lifts him to his feet. They stare into each others eyes, nose to nose. Bateman slowly starts to speak.
Bateman: Please
. Please
Just
Stop. We dont want anyone hurt here. And you two have more important things to worry about. Overlooking Reidar and Everest could be the biggest mistake you two ever make. They hate each other too, but theyll be smart enough to work together, they know how good you both are. So if you want any chance of surviving this match, you have to put this behind you until Lethal Lottery.
Karnage takes a step backwards and lets out a heavy sigh. Karnage backs away and exits the room, always looking at Blade and gives a quick nod before leaving as Blade slowly sits back into his chair.
