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Post by Shaun Hart on Mar 13, 2023 17:15:59 GMT
( Cody Starkz makes his IIW in ring debut and is looking to start off hot with a win but the second keys 2 success winner Aiden Cain looks to continue his own hot streak and show the world he is no fluke.) Match One Standard Singles Match Cody Starkz vs Aiden Cain
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Post by Cody Starkz on Mar 18, 2023 21:41:36 GMT
As the video camera flickers on and come into focus, we see Mr. Maxwell the manager of The Franchise Cody Starkz sitting behind his oakwood as he sits down back in his black leather chair. He smirks for a moment before sitting up and gives his attention to the camera.
Mr.Maxwell: IIW Universe allow me to introduce myself. I am the manager of the next big thing inside this company! IIW saw my client's wrestling highlights and immediately dialed up my phone to see if they could get him in for a workout.
Mr.Maxwell smirks.
Mr.Maxwell: But I told them no because Cody Starkz doesn’t do workouts like he’s not a hot ticket in this industry. This kid has it all and IIW would’ve been foolish to not have taken him because god knows looking around the landscape of IIW that this place is in great need of a game changer that can change this company around.
Too many generic wrestlers in this company that can’t draw a dime if there life depended on it but Cody on the other hand he can do it all if he can just stay out of those damn night clubs! But I can’t really blame the kid, it gets him a lot of exposure and the ladies LOVE his testosterone.
Mr.Maxwell gives a wink to the camera.
Mr.Maxwell: Starkz is the definition of what an owner of a professional wrestling company looks for, he has it all. The look, the body of a a chiseled god and the talent of a wrestling god. I’m telling you now IIW and Aiden Cain, Cody Starkz is coming in to shake up the IIW.
Just then the door to Maxwells office swings open and The Franchise Cody Starkz walks in a all black blazer suit with two attractive women on his arms that could pass for models. He gives a wink to the camera as he takes a seat on the couch with the two ladies.
Cody Starkz: Sup Maxwell, saw your missed call, what's good?
Maxwell looks upset with Cody as he stares him for a moment without making a sound.
Cody Starkz: Ok I see what type of mood your in Maxwell.
Cody motions for the two ladies to leave the office and they do as he gives them a kiss on their cheeks and a slap on their ass as they walk out, he then turns his attention to Maxwell.
Cody Starkz: Ok what's the issue, Maxwell?
Maxwell bangs his fist on the desk!
Mr.Maxwell: THE PROBLEM IS YOU WAS SUPPOSED TO BE HERE TO SHOOT YOUR PROMOTION VIDEO FOR YOUR MATCH AN HOUR AGO!!!!
Maxwell calms himself down.
Mr.Maxwell: Which left me to start doing it without you kid, hell we are still live streaming now.
Cody notices the video and starts fixing himself up.
Cody Starlz: So we live with the IIW verse? Nice let me talk to my new fans, I got it from here Maxwell.
Maxwell nods his head as Cody Starkz brings the camera in his direction.
Cody Starkz: You are looking at the face of the Franchise and that's not an overexertion that's just the best way to describe myself because it's the truth and all the fans will know it and so will…
Cody thinks for a moment then looks over to Maxwell.
Cody Starkz: What's my opponents name again?
Mr.Maxwell shakes his head as he rolls his eyes.
Mr.Maxwell: Aiden Cain second key winner.
Cody does a duh facial expression and then looks back at the camera.
Cody Starkz: Right Aiden Cain the second-best key holder…
Cody smirks.
Cody Starkz: You know Aiden had I been in that Keys 2 Success ladder match you and Maverick wouldn't have either one of them I would be taken both keys home with me and been the only winner but fortunately for you two, contract negotiations were still going on. So you two got lucky but unfortunately now for you Aiden your time has run out and now it's time to face someone more better looking than you and more talented than you in the ring.
Maxwell nods as if he's impressed.
Cody Starkz: You might have a good winning streak going on but that's about to come to an end this coming up Monday Night Mayhem and maybe even your key with it because if I beat you it only seems fair that I become the new holder of the second key.
Cody stands up and walks in front of Maxwell's desk and leans on it.
Cody Starkz: And if you don't like that Aidrn then I suggest you win but you have no chance in hell of beating me!
Cody gives a wink to the camera as it flickers off.
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Post by Aiden Cain on Mar 24, 2023 14:05:44 GMT
Our scene opens and we see Aiden arriving at the gym, as usual, except its not early morning this time. The gym already has a hum of activity and people going through various training sessions. Aiden finds Mel leaning on a ring apron watching two of the trainee’s go back and forth, shouting feedback and commands to them as they work. Aiden gives Mel a pat on the shoulder as he walks up next to him. Mel looks at him and smirks, calling for the two trainees to take a rest before turning his full attention to Aiden.
Mel: Well well well, look what the cat dragged in. I was starting to think we wouldnt be seeing you again today. Started to worry that briefcase already went to your head and suddenly Aiden Cain was too good for our humble gym.
Aiden smiles and laughs, shaking his head.
Aiden: Not at all. Never going to happen. Just a late start to the day and needed to rest a bit after that last match.
Mel: That certainly was one hell of an effort, and you came up with a key, so you got the job done. Be proud of yourself. I know I am.
Aiden: Thanks…I appreciate that…that means a lot coming from you
Mel: Dont go getting all sentimental on me now. Aint got time for that and you cant afford to slow down now. This just starts the next chapter for you.
Aiden: Yeah, but I think its going to be a while before we get into that. I cant move on anything until Maverick Tatum makes his move. Until then, I just have to bide my time.
Mel: Sure, but thats more time to train and focus. Keep yourself sharp so when the time comes, you’re ready.
Aiden: Im already having some issues on that focus front…
Mel folds his arms over his chest and tips his head slightly as he raises an eyebrow at Aiden
Mel: Whats the problem?
Aiden: The noise…All the noise…I won the briefcase, and now I feel like I’ve got everyone’s eyes on me.
Mel: *smirking* Of course you do, kid. You’re something more then you were. You dont have the luxury of tucking your head down and keeping to yourself. Everyone is going to want to know about you, and more importantly, what you plan on doing with that briefcase. Better get used to that attention.
Aiden: I guess…Its just…odd…Some news article went out in a thing from some people who follow the Second Coming. I keep getting emails from people asking why I dont have a social media presence. The guy at the corner shop asked me for my autograph yesterday. Michael Morrison has been blowing up my phone asking for interview time.
Mel: Yep…get used to it. Its only going to get worse from here.
Aiden: Okay…
Aiden pauses for a long moment.
Mel: …but?...
Aiden: The match I got this week…They put me in with a rookie…
Mel: So? Please dont tell me this is making you miss a beat.
Aiden: I just dont get if Im supposed to be something more now, how’d I wind up here?
Mel puts on a stern look and stares at Aiden
Mel: Boy, I got half a mind to slap some sense back into you right now. I know you aint stupid so where’s this mess coming from? Listen, someone has to face those guys when they come in. You aint so big yet you are removed from that.
Aiden: So you already knew?
Mel: Of course I knew! Its my JOB to know these things, Aiden! I probably knew before you did. I didnt bring it up because its a non issue!
Aiden stammers again for a moment trying to find his footing in where the conversation had lead. Mel lets out an exasperated sigh before motioning to a nearby bench. The two sit down and Mel continues
Mel: Dont make mountains out of molehills, Aiden. You put in the work and you proved people wrong week in and week out. When the time came to capitalize on the opportunity, you came away with a big win. There are going to be lulls in the flow of things. Thats the nature of the business. This Cody Starkz is one of those times. Quit trying to find something to constantly be struggling against. You worked yourself up so bad before that last match that I thought you were gonna have a full on panic attack meltdown here in the gym. You cant keep doing that to yourself. Now I want you to take a few minutes, sit here and really think on that. This match is going to come, just like every other one that has come before, and you’re going to find your way through it, just like you always have. This is another time for you to prove you have earned your keep and deserve to be where you are. When this one is done, then we keep rolling into whatever comes next.
Aiden nods and lets himself drift in his thoughts. After a few moments, Mel claps him on the back and stands up.
Mel: You got 15…Then I want to see you in your gear and ready to go in the ring. Gotta make sure you stay sharp and dont go getting soft of me.
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Our scene opens from the POV of a handheld camcorder held by Aiden as he sits on his apartment balcony. We see him set it up in front of himself before sitting back in a patio chair and putting the briefcase won from the Keys 2 Success match down next to him.
Aiden: Real big things happening for me lately. Got what I needed at the Pay-per-view. A blank check that gives me a title shot whenever Im ready. Proved that I am a contender here and that I belong on this roster. I have to imagine I silenced a lot of doubters. Even silenced some of the doubt in myself. But like most things, there is no time to rest on my laurels. We turn our attention forward and look ahead. Mayhem has me going head to head with a new face in IIW, one Cody Starkz. Now, Im not sure how or who you impressed on your way in, Cody. Normally, you’d be thrown against someone like Michael Hunter. Someone you could show what you can do against without having much worry about picking up a win. Instead, they put you up against, dare I say, one of IIWs rising talents. Dont get me wrong, Cody. This isnt the usual promo you’re probably expecting. Im not going to try and talk down to you, because frankly, I dont know the first thing about you. You got signed here, so you must have proven something to someone in the front offices like I did. I can only speak for my own record, and my own capabilities. That record so far has been looking pretty good, and I plan on keeping it that way. I’ve had a lot of people write me off as an underdog. People that wanted to underestimate what I can do. I’ve proven them all wrong, match after match. I hope you dont make that same mistake, and I wont be doing the same with you.
Like I said before, you were at least good enough to get signed. Thats where everyone starts. Whether you are starting out fresh or you came from another fed, you were good enough to get here, and that counts for something. But now your new chapter begins, and I dont intend on being anyone’s stepping stone. Whatever you’ve done up until now is irrelevant. I dont care where you’ve been or what you’ve done. To me, you are simply another opponent. Another challenge to set myself against. Another opportunity to continue proving myself. Until it comes time for me to cash this bad boy in, it doesnt matter much to me who that person is. I’ve simply worked too hard for too long to allow myself to slow down and lose my momentum now…
Whatever it is you think you are going to do here, Im here to offer you a reality check. A chance that I didnt get. I came here and got thrown against people who were washed up artifacts of a past age. The people they put in the ring against people that management dont fully have faith in. But you have a chance to stand out against the world. You have a chance for people to remember your name. The real problem for you is how that name echoes through IIWs history. I dont think you plan on being a footnote, and simply based off this booking, neither does the front office.
Aiden leans up from his seat and reaches for the camera, pulling it in close
Aiden: Remember these moments. These will be the best you have. This moment where you think the world is in front of you. Im standing here as someone who has earned their keep and fought for their share at the table. You have a real chance at fighting your way in and taking a seat with us, but if you think that you’re going to take a seat with us easily, you’re going to be in for a very rude awakening. I dont want any of this to discourage you. I hope it motivates you. Reach for something more. Dig deeper inside yourself. Bring everything you can muster to bear on me. I’ve taken much worse and I’ll take even more before my time is said and done. Dont do it for me. Do it for yourself. If you come in with anything less then everything you got, you will get eaten alive here in IIW. Hell, even if you do, nothing is guaranteed here. Spend some time thinking real hard about how you want to make your entrance here. What you got to offer is entirely up to you. I know what I am capable of. I know the odds are Im going to run right through you and not even break stride. That doesnt mean you cant use the chance to show people around here what you got. So rest up, Cody. The clock is counting down and the people are waiting. I’ve got other matters to tend to, so I’ll be looking to get this done and over real quick. Make it difficult for me, or at the very least, try and keep up. We’ll see you at Mayhem.
Aiden clicks off the camera and the screen goes black
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