Backstage we see Johnny Klamor and Becky Serra talking in the hall way.
Becky; There was absolutely no way that was him, it was out of character, and he told me he was late to the arena.
Johnny; People lie, that's one of these things.
Becky; Not everyone lies and certainly not Red Mask, he's a hero, he's different.
Johnny; Different how? By decimating a very injured Eric Derf who was already out after losing to Steamboat Ricky? Yeah that's different, it's a cowardly act!
Becky; Red Mask is NOT a coward, he is a good man. That's evident by him looking for Leon!
Johnny; Oh yeah, he's good at that, it's been what, way over a week now and no luck? Give me a break.
Becky; Well he knows Leon's alive, when you call his cell it rings three times then cuts off as though he's rejecting the call, we know that much.
Johnny; So he can't find a lost man! He attacks a very injured Eric Derf! He narrowly picks up a win over Bratchny because of some who ha with Manzo, Swindle and McKenzie! How is that being a hero?
At that moment Red Mask comes bouncing up the corridor, carrying a ladder under his left arm, he walks past johnny and Becky giving them a wave.
Red Mask; Hey guys! Can't stop.
Red Mask carries on his way still carrying the ladder.
Becky; Go and ask him then, I've yet to see you speak to him at all, so before you bad mouth him, go and speak to him!
Johnny; Fine, I shall do!
Johnny runs up the corridor
Johnny; HEY...HEY...RED MASK!
Red Mask stops and turns round
Red Mask; The world famous Johnny Klamor, what can I do you for?
Johnny; I'd like to ask you a few questions.
Red Mask; Well I did say I couldn't stop...but I guess you can walk with me, what is it you want to know?
Johnny; Well I'll get straight to the point then shall I? Four things I want to know, four things you shall answer, ok?
Red Mask; Yup got it.
Johnny; What's the Leon update?
Red Mask; He's alive, you know that, I told Becky, I told Bateman. I think I know where he is, but that shall keep shtum for now, don't want to let the cat out of the bag now ey?
Johnny; OK then, next question; Eric Derf...why did you do it?
Red Mask; Wasn't me, I wasn't even in the arena. I didn't even know about the Elite X title stipulation until Becky told me, so I dunno how I was attacking Eric Derf of all people.
Johnny; Well he did push you off the top rope at Meltdown 18.
Red Mask; Oh yeah, he did, ah well I forgive and forget...it wasn't me.
Johnny; So what about your fluke pin over Bratchny?
Red Mask; I don't think that was a fluke, mainly me capitalizing on a weak link, isn't that what you're supposed to do in wrestling? At Apocalypse, he took advantage of a weak moment from me, at Meltdown I did the same to him. So now we're even.
Both men still walking, arrive at the arena curtains and come out to where the ring is set up. There are various crew members round about the ring.
Johnny; What is the deal with that ladder?
Red Mask; Well ladders are used for climbing things, and sometimes they are used in a match, maybe to grasp a briefcase, or an Elite X belt that is hanging from the rafters. I have this ladder so I can practice,
Johnny; I see where you're going with this.
Red Mask; For sure, if I manage to beat Bratchny at Meltdown, I will have a ladder match as the stipulation for my title shot. It would be the easiest for me to win, I'm good with heights, good at climbing, so a ladder match would be pretty beneficial to me, that's for sure.
Anyhow Johnny, I shall let you get back, I have lots of practice to go on, a busy schedule ahead of me, you must understand that.
Red Mask climbs in the ring and sets the ladder up as the screen goes to fade.