As the scene opens up we find ourselves outside “The Juggernaut” nightclub in London. There is a queue stretching to the end of the street and around the corner and in front of the main doors are two golden bollards which are holding the ends of a satin rope, tied in the middle… Standing behind each bollard are Edward and Benjamin Hamilton and right in the middle with a pair of scissors in hand, is Sebastian Hamilton. He puts his hands up to quieten the crowd.
Sebastian Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for coming out this evening… Now as most of you who know who I am are aware I do a lot more than just wrestle and running this fine establishment as well as other businesses coincide with my bi-weekly in ring occurrences. The Juggernaut has always been a very popular place where people of all, legal, ages could enjoy themselves. From the eighteen year olds right up to the grandparents celebrating their Diamond wedding anniversary, everybody has been welcome in this staple of the English heritage.
Sebastian holds up the pair of scissors he has in his hand and there’s a big applause from those queuing up to get in the club. He holds it with the two blades either side of the ribbon.
Sebastian And now that the club is in my hands and the hands generally of The Hamilton Establishment, nothing has changed. Well, there are a couple of additions to the club and in the next year there’ll be more… We have two dedicated rooms to party anthems and urban music, we have a dedicated “cheese factory” for all you lovers of that genre of bubblegum pop or cult classics! We’re also building a foam room which will include a giant inflatable Wrestling ring! That will be available to use in the next month or so and then sometime later in the year we’ll be working on additions upstairs by the chill out lounge… But we’ll be giving out information on all that when it draws nearer and for now I urge you all to get in here and have some fun as the new look Juggernaut is OPEN FOR BUSINESS!”
Sebastian clips the ribbon with the scissors and those around whoop and cheer with excitement. He places them inside his overcoat as Edward walks upto him and whispers something in his ear. Sebastian nods, pats him on the shoulder and turns to walk inside the club as the scene fizzles out watching hundreds of people making their way inside the club…
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The scene opens up as quick as it closes and we find ourselves in the VIP lounge upstairs in The Juggernaut. Sebastian Hamilton has made his way to the top of the stairs and sees her sitting in one of the booths. Ally Anderson, a cameraman sat beside her. Sebastian turns to one of the Security Guards…
Sebastian Close up the booth for fifteen minutes will ya? Nice one fella…
He walks over to Ally who stands up and they actually share a (somewhat awkward) kiss on the cheek. Sebastian sits down, crosses one leg over the other and spreads his arms wide.
Sebastian So! What do you think of the digs??
Ally The place looks absolutely amazing, Sebastian! Is this something you’ve been working on alongside your Wrestling?
Sebastian Yeah, I’ve wanted to take ownership of The Juggernaut for a very, very long time and finally I’ve managed to get my hands on it. But that’s not why you’re here obvuously… Drink?
Ally Yes please, I’ll take a lemonade as I’m working… And you’re right, it isn’t a visit for the club unfortunately, it isn’t a social call either… I’m here to get some words about Theatre of War and Combat.
Sebastian Ok get the camera rolling, I’ve now got about ten minutes before people start moaning about the booths they’ve paid for not being accessible.
The cameraman shuffles to get into a position by the doors to the VIP area, facing the booth both Ally and Sebastian are sitting at. One of the club's staff brings Ally a tall glass of ice cold lemonade and places a glass of rum and Coke in front of Sebastian. He picks it up, salutes the room with it and takes a large mouthful as the cameraman signals he’s rolling.
Ally Good evening everybody and welcome to another instalment of an IIW Combat review, with me Ally Anderson. Tonight I am in the luxurious club known as “The Juggernaut” owned by IIW Superstars, The Hamilton Establishment and with me right now is the man who generally speaks for the brothers and member of The Nightmare Court, Sebastian Hamilton. Sebastian it’s been a few weeks since we last spoke, how are you??
Sebastian Good evening, Ms. Anderson. I’m well thank you, yourself?
Ally I am well thank you for asking. Now Sebastian the last time we did really speak was when you had officially formed The Nightmare Court alongside your brothers, Jack Tyde and Shante Waverley but later on you also included another very strong body in Tex Attwater… How have you been faring since the faction's inception?
Sebastian How have we been faring? Hmm well Ally, Shante made light work of Latoya Hixx whilst Jack and Texaco dispatched of Pretty Technical pretty bloody easily and, well we all know what happened in my match against Cyrus Youngblood don’t we? I think that’s known as a clean sweep across the board Princess.
Ally turns beet red and chuckles as she takes a mouthful of her lemonade whilst Sebastian sips on his rum and Coke.
Ally Yes we sure do know what happened in your match with Cyrus Youngblood, Sebastian… And now you’re the holder of both the IIW Hardcore Title and the IIW Uprising Championship…
Sebastian That’s right Ally, I am. I walked out of Theatre of War having done exactly what I told both Youngblood and Dayspring, I was going to do. Kal booked me in that match believing that Cyrus Youngblood would not only shut me down but also take my Hardcore belt away from me, too… But it didn’t end up that way, did it Cyrus? And now he’s at home licking his wounds by all accounts despite him having a match against Travis Scott this Friday.
Ally You mean former Global Champion, Caleb Scott?
Sebastian That’s what I said, Ally… So he’s refusing to even acknowledge he’s booked this week, while I have not only defended my Hardcore Title against five people in a gauntlet match, I’ve then defended it against the IIW Uprising Champion and taken his belt too… And am yet again, defending my Hardcore belt this weekend on Combat! I cannot be matched, I cannot be touched, I cannot be beaten.
Ally Well speaking of defending your Hardcore title on Combat, Sebastian… You are indeed doing so, against none other than El Landerson. What is your thought process going into this one?
Sebastian You know, Ally… Honestly? I feel that El Landerson doesn’t get the respect he deserves here. He is feverishly mocked by opposition but yet he shows up show after show and delivers his own brand of entertainment for these folks in the arena and those at home. Of course it’s never enough, well I say that but he is a one time Uprising Champ himself here as well as holding the TV Title too, Ally. It’s also worth noting that El Landerson has also been the Champ of the tag division in two separate promotions too. So, to say he’ll be easy is incorrect but that doesn’t mean I won’t beat him, that part is inevitable.
El Landerson can talk about what matches he’s won and lost, or what his next plan may be “IF” he can get past Sebastian Hamilton, but that IF hangs over the man like a cloud in a thunderstorm threatening to rain down on him… You see Ally, if Mr. Landerson wants this…
Sebastian stands, taking his drink with him and walks to the back wall, where we actually notice a long, glass and oak case being shone on from underneath by spotlights, a plaque above reading “IIW Hardcore Title” with the belt itself inside the case.
Sebastian Or even this…
Sebastian walks to the other side of the back wall and we see the exact same thing, except the plaque reads “IIW Uprising Title” and that belt is too, inside the case.
Sebastian Or indeed any of these…
Sebastian runs his hand out and spins around as we now begin to notice a case for the Television Title as well as one for the Global Title. Sebastian smiles.
Sebastian Well he’s going to have to keep on coming through me isn’t he? Because soon enough I plan on having them all! But until that time comes I’m quite content with putting a few bodies on the treatment table… Salut!
Sebastian raises his glass of rum and Coke, towards Ally and she does the same back with her lemonade as the scene fades to black…