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Post by Shaun Hart on Dec 30, 2022 15:45:05 GMT
( The former World Champion Russell Wayne makes his return to IIW in-ring action since his devastating injury at the hands of Bam Miller but it won't be an easy one for him as Purge Member Knox looks to impress his group by knocking off a former World Champion.)
Match Four Standard Singles Match Russell Wayne vs Knox
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Knox
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Post by Knox on Dec 31, 2022 19:54:26 GMT
Knox sits at a table alone in the pitch dark with just a single light hanging above his head. He sits there quietly for a moment and then lifts his head up with a focused look on his face.
Knox: You know joining The Purge has had its ups and downs so far in my journey to the dark but the lows I can only place at my feet and not at anyone else. All my life when I've messed up I've found a way to blame someone else.
Knox shakes his head with a disappointed look.
Knox: The fact I was able to make to the NFL before turning to pro wrestling for a check is a testimony to how great of an athlete I am but I always lacked the depth of knowledge to take it to the next level. I've always had the potential but never the motivation but now that I'm with The Purge I've got plenty of people that motivate me to not be an embarrassment to the family.
Knox looks away for a moment as he thinks on his next thought.
Knox: The punishment we are given if not successful in crushing dreams to those that steps to us is a nightmare. I much rather give them out then suffer the consequences that Caleb or Ryan would have for us. So Russell Wayne I want you to understand when I bash you around in that ring and break that same leg that Bam did that took you months to recover from I want you to know it's damn personal.
Knox slams his fist on the table.
Knox: I don't care about the misfortune that has struck you down in life. I don't care about your wife and kids being turned to ash or you being robbed of a Championship run. All I care about is making sure your dreams turn to nightmares even in defeat because to The Purge wins or losses are hallow the real victory for us is making you suffer and have to endure everlasting pain.
Knox smiles sinisterly.
Knox: Russell Wayne do not underestimate me and think this the Knox you remember when we last shared a locker room. I'm a whole different breed these days and this won't be a wrestling match. It's going to be a straight up fight and I just got a feeling that your better days are behind you.
Knox rubs his beard.
Knox: I doubt you can still go like your first year here in IIW. The injury and the months off from ring action has made you soft! You've been looking good each time you jump someone from behind but let's see how tough you really are when your opponent can see you coming. The fairytale homecoming for you is over, the nightmares begins in the new year of 2023 and this time your career won't be in jeapordy because of Bam Muller Thai time when you sit up in the hospital you can think about how The Purge took what was left of your pitiful state and left it in decay! Your purge date has been set and now all we have left is timeā¦.
The scene cuts to dark.
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Russell Wayne
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Do you think you can handle it?
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Post by Russell Wayne on Jan 14, 2023 16:29:43 GMT
Manchester Royal Infirmary - Manchester, UK: 3 Days After the Injury
The scene opens up just outside of Manchester Royal Infirmary. As the camera pans out, we are greeted to a man standing with his back turned to the camera. He is wearing jeans, tennis shoes, a pink shirt....and a huge head full of long bushy hair. He is also carrying flowers and a card. Who else could this be other than Curtis? Curtis starts walking into the hospital. He spots the gift shop and makes a bee-line for it. As he's walking through looking at all of the bears, coffee mugs, snacks, and personal items he is talking to himself.
Curtis: If I were Mr. Wayne what would I want?
Curtis spots it, "It's perfect!" he thinks to himself. It is a teddy bear dressed to look like a rocker, black leather jacket, a guitar, and a little cardboard sign that says, "I don't want any tips, I just want you to get bear-y well."
He makes the purchase and starts making his way to the floor that Russell is on.
Curtis: It sure is nice of Mr. Hart to care so much about Mr. Wayne that he let me know where in the hospital he is! Mr. Hart sure does care about his employees!
As the elevator comes to a stop the doors open. An old woman is standing there with a cane.
Old woman: SON! I knew you'd come visit me! I missed you so much Andrew!
Curtis: Uhhh...ma'am?
Old woman: Oh, don't play dumb with me, Andrew! Come here and give your old Mama Ira a hug!
Curtis shrugs, knowing he can't resist hugging an old woman. He gives her a hug.
Curtis: Mama Ira, I'm actually here to visit an old friend of mine, too! Would you like to join me?
Mama Ira: Yes, I would! I always liked your friends. Always such a good boy! Now remember, we have to leave soon to go to your doctor's appointment but if you're really good we'll stop at the candy store and get you a lollipop
Curtis: YAY!
Curtis holds out his arm for Mama Ira to hold on to as they start walking towards Russell Wayne's room. Curtis checks his hair in the closed window and lightly knocks and opens the door. He walks in with a huge smile on his face with his "mother" in tow.
Curtis: Mr. Wayne! H-
The camera pans over to Russell Wayne, laying in bed...the look on his face could kill. Curtis, seeing Mr. Wayne in the hospital bed bursts into tears. They continue walking towards Russell's bed.
Russell: Oh for fuck's sake Curtis what the fuck are you doing here?
WHACK! The old woman hits Russell on the head with her cane!
Russell: What the f-
WHACK!
Mama Ira: HOW DARE YOU USE SUCH LANGUAGE, YOUNG MAN! IN THE PRESENCE OF A LADY, NO LESS! THE NERVE! Andrew, I don't like this friend. I always though Tommy was a good influence on you. Now I see how wrong I was
Russell: Tommy? What th-
WHACK!
Russell: Curtis?! What the hell?! What is it with you and old women?
WHACK!
Russell: OK! OK! Jesus!
WHACK! After that last hit Curtis pulls her back.
Curtis: Mama! You can't keep hitting Mr. Wayne! He's delicate right now!
Mama Ira: Oh, yes, you are right. It can't be helped. Sorry Tommy.
Russell just stares.
Russell: You have some nerve showing up here...
Curtis, through tears: I know...this is all my fault!
Russell: You're darn right it is. If I wasn't in this bed...
Russell said darn because he wasn't sure if the old biddy would hit him again.
Curtis: I know, and I'd deserve it Mr. Wayne. I'm sorry.
Russell: You're sorry? Sorry? You hear that Mama Ira? He said he's sorry! I guess that makes everything ok. I mean, I just lost the World Title that I fought for a year and a half to earn...I may have lost my whole career!
Mama Ira: Yes, he is such a good boy.
Curtis: Mr. Wayne, I brought you a gift! I think you'll like it!
Russell just rolls his eyes. Curtis places the flowers and the teddy bear on his bedside table.
Russell: Just wait until I get out of this bed...
Curtis: And then we can be best friends again, Mr. Wayne?
Russell sarcastically says, "Yes Curtis...then we can be best friends again..."
Curtis: YAY! I knew the bear would do the...
Russell can hold back no longer...
Russell: GOD DAMMIT CURTIS! NO! YOU FUCKING IDIOT! ARE YOU FUCKING RETARDED OR SOMETHING?! JESUS CHRIST, I KNOW YOU'RE JONNY'S GODDAMNED SON SO YOU DON'T HAVE MUCH BRAINS UP THERE BUT FUCKING HELL! SHUT THE FUCK UP, CURTIS AND GET THE FUCK OUT!
Curtis stands there in stunned silence, so does Mama Ira for a second...and the nurses in the hall. Suddenly, Mama Ira starts screaming at Russell and laying into him with her cane. The nurses start rushing in.
Nurse: MAMA IRA?! WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN HERE!
She looks at Curtis. Orderlies are prying Mama Ira off of Russell.
Nurse: AND WHO ARE YOU?! WHY IS MAMA IRA WITH YOU.
Curtis: My name is Curtis. Mama Ira thought I was her son and followed me in here. I mean, I couldn't just leave her in the hallway alone.
Nurse: Oh...that virgin guy from the wrestling show with the big hair.
Curtis brings himself to full height.
Curtis: I'm saving myself for a special lady, thank you very much.
Nurse: You need to leave.
Curtis: Ok, ma'am, I will. But Mr. Wayne, I truly am sorry. It was an accident! I really do want to be your best-friend again. Mr. Wayne, you shouldn't hold all this hate in your heart. Remember what we were before I made the mistake of sending you away. Remember our friendship, our brotherhood, the good times we had. I do hope, one day, you will return again and let me help you, again.
Curtis allows a tear to drop and turns away and walks out as the orderlies are now in the hallway trying to calm down Mama Ira. The door shuts behind him.
Nurse: He's right you know. Hate is a more destructive illness than anything that passes through these halls.
Russell: Nurse...
Nurse: Yes, Mr. Wayne?
Russell: Shut the fuck up.
Nurse: It's that attitude that gets you your food after it's cold...
The nurse walks out and the scene fades to black.
AO Arena, Manchester, UK: Present Day
The scene opens to Russell Wayne in the backstage interview area. He is wearing his usual Thursday Boot Co. matte black boots, jeans, a black Team Friendship t-shirt, and his Levi denim jacket. It is just Russell with a microphone in hand.
Russell: GODDAMN MANCHESTER, IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK! Honestly, I never thought I'd be back in this ring. Thankfully, the doctor's at Manchester Royal Infirmary are top notch and were able to get everything repaired and better than new. Speaking of better than new...I see my old pals in the Purge have brought in some new blood.
Well, actually, I'm not sure if he's new or not. I just know it's not Hawkins or Nitro and that's the only two people in that group worth a damn.
Curtis, from off camera...
Curtis: Mr. Wayne, they all try their best!
Russell: Yeah, and their best isn't good enough!
Curtis: Mr. Wayne....
Russell closes his eyes for a moment and takes a deep breath.
Russell: Anyways, Knox. I saw what you said. I was actually laughing throughout it all. You do realize Shaun has basically fed you to me, right? You stand no real chance.
Curtis: Mr. W-
Russell: Shut the fuck up, Curtis.
Curtis...shuts the fuck up.
Russell: Knox, you should be asking your fearless leader about what happened the last time we were in the same ring together. About how I've always beaten him at every contest. Hell, it was me that made me into the man he is today...if you can call him that. Knox, you are pathetic. I've seen your matches and looked at your record. You truly are just absolutely pathetic. However, my goal in this match isn't to beat you. No...my goal is to change you...the same way I changed your boss.
This is my first match back in IIW in five months and I don't plan on losing it but I hope you walk out of the ring a changed man...again, just like I changed your boss. Ask him about it...and then ask yourself...
Do you think you can handle it?
The scene fades to black.
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