Solace Tatum
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"Don't Take It Personal..."
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Post by Solace Tatum on Nov 15, 2021 16:18:19 GMT
 To unlock stipulation, at least 1 cold open must be posted before soft deadline.
WIN GETS 2 WINS ON RANKING
RULES: 2 RP MAX, UNLIMITED WORDS. 1ST RP MUST BE A COLD OPEN (NO RESPONSE TO YOUR OPPONENTS FIRST RP) Failure to abide by this rule will result is deduction of final points.
1ST RP MUST BE POSTED BY SOFT DEADLINE (SAT 20TH, 11:59 PM EST.) Failure to post first RP by soft deadline and you will be given only 1 RP max.
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Post by Capello on Nov 17, 2021 12:20:13 GMT
"Et tu, Brute?"The scene opens up with Alessia looking at the famous art piece of the assassinated Emperor Julius Caesar in what looks to be small personal gallery "I figured it would be a better lesson with visual keys this time, so be gracious all of you I've offered you a view into that your homes could be like if you where great that is..but maybe you can reach a acceptable level of average"She shrugs as she points at several of the men with blades looming over the ill fated ruler"More than one close friend, a few trusted allies...his best friend even....Do you see what I'm trying to teach you all? I'm guessing not...come"She would walk down the hall twirling a glass of wine before stopping at the next painting "Sometimes its only one snake in the grass and a bag full of silver....What im trying to let you all know is you shouldn't trust anyone to have your best interest at heart because it so easily snuffed out or sold at the first opportune moment"The scene cuts to Alessia walking away from the small gallery room past a large open courtyard with various workout gear and basic wrestling ring dead center.She would eventually take a seat in a lavish recliner looking out over a lake view as pulls out a crumpled coven poster with Steph's face circled."I would commend for walking your own path and going for your own glory but....you just cant seem to stand on your own to feet what was it again....something...ah! La Revolución...Another little club to hide behind...Well dont say i didn't give you fair warning when your bit by a snake in the grass either for this group or the last one. You wont have to worry about that from me though because at the Wheel of stipulations...it might feel like your going up against a pack of ravenous beasts BUT i assure you it will just be me.....and if any of your new friends, old friends, would be enemies hell if your twice removed cousin from whatever backwater messes WITH MY MATCH...."Alessia takes a moment to take a breath calming herself down.".......I will do everything in my power to stop myself from passing Judgment on you into a pile of hard steel but my temper isn't easily kept in check. You might as well have them chip your name plate of the belt and get mines ordered. while you have failed to live up to its name sake and evolve properly....i plan to change the direction of your entire career Steph...so make sure you thank me for the lesson after"
The scene fades to black as Alessia shreds the poster letting each torn strip float away with the wind
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Solace Tatum
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First Class General Manager
"Don't Take It Personal..."
Posts: 117
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Post by Solace Tatum on Nov 17, 2021 12:46:51 GMT
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Post by ~Steph~ on Nov 21, 2021 0:20:30 GMT
The scene opens the day after First Class: Battle in the Atlantic. The Chopper which had taken the girls to Fred Debonair’s ship and then onto the event is now carrying Steph and Tyler alone, toward the closest Airfield, where they will then travel back to Manchester.
Steph is sat there, solemn and focused, looking down at the First Class Evolution Title. Tyler looks over at her and raises an eyebrow. She shakes her head but he presses her until she relents. Sighing she puts her headset on and Tyler follows suit.
Tyler - ”C’mon Steph, tell me what’s up? Is it what happened last night?”
Steph - ”Quite simply put, yes… I mean okay sure I’m currently still the Evo Champ but this past match I’m only keeping this belt by the fact that I could only lose it by pinfall or submission! Now after what your dad said about going separate ways with Mercedes I did not expect her to show her face in MY match and cost me the win, it wasn’t fair on Ada either…”
Tyler - ”I know, babe and I don’t know why she came out after that was said between her and my dad either. The only thing I can think of, is that she has issues with Ada…”
Steph - ”And? That’s between her and Ada, nothing to do with me! But now she’s gone and put an L in the column for me when I’m pretty damn sure I’d have beaten Ada had it just been the two of us! And on top of that, the whole incident with Jolie Vexx and taking Casie’s IIW Women’s Championship?! I mean that’s gotta smart! I can’t believe she stooped THAT low… Oh wait, yes I can.”
Tyler - ”I’m sure you would have, Steph and I’m sure you’ll get another chance to prove it… And I’ve not spoken to my Auntie yet to find out what’s going to happen now Mercy has taken her belt, of what she plans on doing with Jolie Vexx…”
Steph - ”What WE plan on doing with Jolie Vexx. I’m not letting her handle this alone…”
Tyler - ”And that’s fair enough, babe… But remember you’ve already got another defence coming up. Alessia Capello won her three-way match against Robin Vengeance and Latoya Hix meaning she’s your opponent at First Class: The Wheel of Stipulations.”
Steph - ”Sorry, the what of who?”
Tyler - ”The Wheel of Stipulations. Basically every match has some odd stipulation attached to it, they’re going to announce what yours and Alessia’s is soon, it’ll probably be announced by the time we land.”
Steph - ”Great, so not only do I have to continue defending the Evolution Title yet again, but this time I’m going to have some stupid prerequisite to deal with too?! Just perfect…”
Tyler - ”That’s how things work around First Class now and you know that. And as the defending Evolution Champion…”
Steph - ”I get it, Ty… It’s just all that, on top of me already feeling violated by your sister and feeling like Ada got stiffed too, it’s a lot to take on board.”
The scene pans back and wide as we find ourselves outside the Chopper, as it soars across the North Sea, towards the UK and Hatton Airstrip, a small private airfield in the furthest north east coastal region of Hatton, Scotland; as we fade, to black.
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… We reopen around four and a half hours later, at a service station not too far from Steph’s Manchester home. The girl herself is tucking into a KFC Bargain bucket for one as, sitting opposite her, sits a man, in a suit, slightly nerdy looking but also extremely hard faced.
His name is Reginald T. Watt and he runs a local Wrestling Blog and Podcast just outside of Manchester, which covers many different promotions and aspects of the sport. Tyler had called him on Stephanie’s behalf, as they made their way down toward The Courthouse and invited him to do an off the cuff Podcast interview with her. Both are wearing iPhone EarBuds and Reginald has his phone ready to record. He counts down from 3...
Reginald - ”Good evening folks, this is a special edition of “From the mat” and as always I’m your host, Reginald T. Watt. With me today I’ve got a special guest for you all! She’s a member of IIW’s female brand, First Class and a former member of their evil dominant stable, The Coven… She is currently conjuring up her own little storm as the company’s first and current Evolution Champion, please welcome, Stephanie LaCroix! Steph how are you today??”
Steph - ”Hey, Reginald, thanks for having me on your show! I’m a huge fan!”
Reginald - ”Well thank you very much, Steph, that means a lot coming from yourself! The promotions inaugural and current defending Evo Title holder! Yet another defence in the bag this week. How are you feeling? Because as we all saw or heard, lots went down at Battle in the Atlantic!”
Steph - ”You’re right, Reginald! It did… You see this last weekend marked the end of my winning streak as defending Evolution Champion, I mean okay granted it was only my second defence but the point remains! What Mercedes thought she was going to do hasn’t changed anything in the bigger picture, but she called a truce with Fred Debonair and with La Revolución and yet here she is trying to destroy my opposition and ruin my chances as the Evolution Champ because she’s jealous!”
Reginald - ”Well it was definitely over the line of previous discussions that’s for sure, but some people did have their own theories, those being that based on what she said last week, her issue is with Ada Pierce and not you?”
Steph thinks about this for a second as she slurps on her Oreo Crushem. Swallowing it down and cringing at a potential ice-cream headache, she nods at Reginald.
Steph - ”This is very possible and something I’ve discussed with Tyler and other people since the show went off air… And I’ve come to the conclusion that if the issue Mercy has, is with Ada and not me… She should have waited until after the match and not interfered because now she’s just pissed me off! The same way she’s pissed off Casie and pretty much the entire locker room!”
Reginald - ”Well it’s evident Steph that you’re fired up. So now let us move on, to your next opponent who’s going to try and take your belt because, despite the fact you lost against Ada via disqualification you are still the holder of the Evolution Title. And that is, Alessia Capello”
Steph - ”Of course, Alessia Capello. The Greek Titan, “Domina”… One who dominates basically and that’s exactly what she’s been doing since she got here in First Class! But I mean let’s be honest here, Reginald… She hasn’t exactly set the world on fire has she? Firstly she’s up against Ichunko who just so happens to forfeit before the match even starts! And then she’s put straight into a three-way match against Robin Vengeance and Latoya Hix which, not surprisingly she does end up winning and so here we are!”
Reginald - ”Indeed here we are! The woman you’ll be facing in a two out of three falls match, a former Greek Olympian who began her career here by attacking Nova Skye and I’ll be honest you don’t seem the least bit intimidated, Steph?”
Steph smirks as she finishes her KFC meal, scoffing the last remnants of the Oreo Crushem. She wipes her mouth with a serviette and waits until her mouth is empty before continuing.
Steph - ”So that’s what we’ve got is it, Reginald? Two out of three falls? Alright then! And no you’re right, I’m not intimidated… She may look imposing but Ms. Capello is just another woman who’s standing in the way of my continued reign here at First Class. She looks like she presses four houses at once but the truth is, she’s got about three inches on me and thirty five pounds! When you face off against someone, with something as precious as the Evolution Title on the line, those numbers just go right out of the window! Alessia Capello may think herself ready to try and take the belt but she needs to get through me first! She needs to be wary of committing Stephacide, she needs to make sure she doesn’t feel the heat of Sunny Daze! But most of all she just needs to be sure that she doesn’t overlook me as the rightful challenge I am going to be!!”
Reginald - ”Strong words there from Stephanie LaCroix leading up to next weeks, First Class: The Wheel of Stipulations! Thank you so much for coming on tonight Steph and good luck next weekend!
Steph - ”My pleasure, Reginald and thank you very much! I can’t wait to lock it up with Alessia Capello and go another round as the First Class Evolution Champion! Make sure you don’t miss out next week, on First Class!”
The scene slowly fades out as Steph continues to chat to Reginald, as the two pack away and head out of the service station, before it completely disintegrates into darkness.
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Post by Capello on Nov 25, 2021 21:13:07 GMT
Rambles
The scene opens up as a Capello sits on the bench of her locker room slowly taping her hands up not seemingly noticing the First class interviewer Sally Bird walk in slowly.
Capello: I see you got my request for a mouthpiece....I have much on my mind..
Bird: Apprehension about your bout later tonight? Steph has bested her challengers so far....or at least retained her championship
This gets her a deadpan stare from The Greek Titan as she shakes her head having finished up her hand wraps
Capello: No....I want to impart another lesson on the masses and locker room before I show Stephanie just how diffrent me and her really are. She made a good pint on her little podcast interview...I haven't been here long at all yet the competition is so lack luster ive already been given this chance to take the gold. Not that im not used to just being a generically superior being, ever since i was a little girl ive been winning...dominating whatever I decide to touch. Maybe its unfair for me to compare these First Class "stars" to myself....what do you think Bird?
She would pause as she looks to the interviewing reporter her gaze still lacking any of her usual fire and rage.
Bird: I......I think everyone has a fair shake of things around here so anything can happen out there! Two out of three falls seems like it would right up your alley though. You can turn it into a endurance match with the first pin and give a explosive finisher to claim the second or thi-"
Capello: You mean the first and second...i don't intend for her to win single fall...don't want to give her any false confidence...though on the off chance she does get a fall...her arrogance will make her cocky and sloppy...thus leading to the end of evolution! the Apex will be at the peak the rest will be prey for me each and every week....isn't it going to be great Bird? Just think of all the ways ill figure out to win"
Her tone is still monotone clearly something wrong with the Titan Bird picking up on it
Bird: You dont seem excited about this match or even the chance at violence like usual
Capello: I guess you could say im bored already, its inevitable for Steph to fail so what reason do i have to be excited? Evolution champion PAH shes still going on with the same tired finishers that I doubt she will even land on me. Deciding to go for redemption and a change of attitude means nothing if she doesn't have conviction to destroy those who pester her from her past. No.....she just goes and talks shit on a podcast...who cares what the fans think about it? Who cares if your popular in the lcoker room!? All I care about is that each and every time i go out there to the ring I dominate my oppponets and not leave any question in your short sighted minds who is on top!
Though this is only the start...we have two belts here on First Class.....i plan to have them both...my reign will be simple really....ill rest at the top of the mountain and let the others fight for my favor, maybe even a chance for greatness. Fly away now bird....
Having learned from last time Sally bird ushers herself and her camera man out the last scene for the audience being Capello checking her fists again, giving both a squeeze as she smirks to herself.
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Post by ~Steph~ on Nov 27, 2021 23:31:39 GMT
We open after an exhaustive training session for the Academy recruits at The Courthouse… They’re all saying goodbye to Steph and Casie and leaving the building, whilst at the same time Michaela is drinking a cup of coffee from a paper cup and chatting away to Tyler Debonair. Once everybody has left the two women join Tyler and Michaela over at the Coffee dispenser.
Micki - ”I really wish you guys would have told Tyler about me sooner, do you know all the awesome things we’ve got in common besides wrestling? Music, films, loads of stuff!”
Tyler - ”Yeah, Auntie Casie. Why’ve you been keeping my cousin from me??”
Casie - ”Hah! I only just found out she was here like a few weeks ago, Ty!”
Tyler - ”I know, I’m just kidding, Cas! But seriously this girls taste in stuff is (he does the chef’s kiss) impeccable!”
Casie - ”Got to be those Debonair genes, eh??”
Tyler - ”Oh, no doubt about that!”
Tyler laughs and smiles at Michaela, before turning to Steph and putting an arm around her.
Tyler - ”So babe, I promised you if you were still holding your belt by this weeks First Class, I’d take you out for a special meal. Where do you wanna go?”
Steph - ”Really? Babe you really don’t have to. We go out enough as it is.”
Tyler - ”Nope, a promise is a promise… I wanna take you out to eat.”
Steph - ”Alright babe, if you really want to? There’s a Taco Bell opened in the mall around the corner.”
Tyler - ”Wait, what? You just want to go to Taco Bell? I mean I get it’s your favourite restaurant, fast food joint or whatever but… You don’t wanna go to somewhere like L'Enclume?”
Steph - ”Yo Quiero Taco Bell!”
Tyler - ”Wow! Okay, okay… Let’s go! Ladies, we’ll see you tomorrow.”
Steph laughs and kisses Tyler as everybody says their goodbyes and the two begin to make their way out of the door, as the scene slowly fades out…
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We reopen long after the dinner date between Tyler and Steph and now find her sat on a deckchair on the rooftop of the apartment the two share together. She’s dressed in black converse sneakers, black peddle pusher pants and a black “La Revolución” hoodie, with the hood up. The moonlight captures her perfectly as she stares off into the distance with a smile on her face.
Steph - ”Wow, another beautiful date with Tyler and another great meal. I didn’t even know you guys had Taco Bell in England, but when I found out the other day I just had to jump in there! You see, I’m born and raised in the city of Angels, Los Angeles, California… But I was raised by two parents with Mexican heritage, my Grandma on my moms side and both Grandparents, on my pops. So despite the fact that Taco Bell’s origin is Irvine, Cali… And it’s originator is a true American by the name of Glen Bell, it has massive roots in Mexico! And I don’t just dismiss my heritage and my culture. Just like someone else I know.
Alessia Capello, “Titan” a lady of Greek heritage and who clearly loves the culture instilled upon her by her Parents, Grandparents and Ancestors dating back however long… And do you know how I know that? Because when this woman speaks to you, me, to us… She’s always looking at some kind of art or expressing some form of literature and whilst the specific piece she’s admiring or cultivating may not in fact itself, have roots in Greece, the mere fact she’s doing it is a Greek expressive pastime… So kudos to you, Alessia for not letting yourself get distracted since you walked through those doors into IIW and First Class.
However one thing I dislike about you, “Titan”, is your ego… You’re definitely in need of an ego death and to see things in a totally different light. You’ve ousted yourself in the Olympic arena and therefore had to take up another sport, that being Wrestling and yet you feel you can look down upon your opposition and belittle them? I don’t think you quite realise where you are just yet sweetie, but you soon will. You appear to have your wires crossed, Capello… I am not a member of any “club” we are family and I’m not hiding behind anything… You see I chose to separate myself from Mercedes, as did Casie because things were just too busy in the head over there. But La Revolución are literally family and I hide from nobody!”
Steph pushes herself from the deckchair and stands up, keeping her eyes locked on the view in the distance as the stars twinkle above her. She walks to the balcony and leans herself against it, continuing to stare out at the vast expanse above.
Steph - ”See, unlike you Alessia, I actually have people to watch my back here… Of course looking at you I honestly would wonder why someone as big and tough as yourself would need someone to watch your back but of course if you’ve seen what The Coven were once like and what Mercedes and now Jolie Vexx currently are… You would understand. Having said that though, I’ve no intention of allowing anybody to step in and “help” me out or cause drama in the match. I fought hard to get to the final of the Evolution Championship and I did it alone and ever since winning that belt I have taken on anyone who’s been put in front of me and dealt with them accordingly. Granted last time against Ada Pierce a blip and as I said before I’ve got no idea what Mercedes had been thinking there but regardless she’s nothing to do with us anymore…
Our match so happens to be a two out of three falls match, one that I’ve not personally seen in the Wrestling world in quite some time. It means strength and endurance, it means durability and it means above all else, patience. Do you have those things Capello? They’re things we should all have, so I assume you do but I’m just checking because if you feel in any way that you don’t have these things, even one of them you may want to consider pulling out of the match. Because I can assure you, if you’re even one beat off the pace, Alessia, you won’t be taking my First Class Evolution Title from me…
I revert back to what I said about the ego, Alessia, it will be your downfall. I walked into this originally, looking at how big and powerful you evidently are and having to look at myself but still having the belief that strength wise we aren’t much different and it’ll be a blinder of a match. But any time you’ve spoken about me lately it’s as if you don’t even consider ME part of the match for MY Evo Title! I mean of course I could be wrong, but it just feels as if you’re already looking past me and to your “first defence”. The being bored and not excited about our match kind of gave that away, but it’s okay… Because come First Class: Wheel of Stipulations you will understand, that’s the worst mistake you could make!”
With that, Steph pushes away from the balcony and sighs, she turns slowly and begins to walk away toward the door which heads downstairs to the apartment as the scene fades - to - black.
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