Solace Tatum
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Post by Solace Tatum on Nov 29, 2021 4:42:02 GMT
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Evo Title Match: Strap Ladder Match
Stephanie Lacroix © Vs. Alessia Capello Vs. Denise Dimarco
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Post by ~Steph~ on Dec 4, 2021 20:08:35 GMT
We open the scene in the home of Tyler Debonair and Stephanie LaCroix. Tyler has just had some form of “epiphany” and kissed Steph goodbye, as he heads out of the front door off somewhere or other and leaving Steph standing there at the coffee machine. She chuckles and shrugs as she makes herself a specialised mint chocolate Latte, before headed to the living room to settle down and drink it. No sooner has she sat down, than her cellphone rings, she looks at the caller ID and sees that it’s Casie as she picks it up.
Steph - ”Hey Cas, what’s up?”
Casie - ”Hey nothing much. Listen I’ve got Darius coming in a bit later to discuss representation, but I’ve got another friend coming in just before that and I’d like you to meet them, you game?”
Steph - ”Game for what? Who’s the friend?!”
Casie - ”I don’t wanna spoil the surprise, Steph…”
Steph - ”Yo, are you trying to pimp me out?!”
Casie - ”Are you coming or not, Steph??”
Steph - ”Yeah, yeah I’ll be there in about ten minutes! Just finishing my Latte.”
Casie laughs and the girls say goodbye as Steph hangs up, placing her Latte to her lips and taking a mouthful, snuggling into it as the scene slowly begins to fade out…
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…We reopen in the CD:PR offices of the Debonair Enterprises building and follow the elevator as it arrives on the main floor of Casie’s company. The elevator door opens and Steph steps out to be met by Casie’s girlfriend and PA, Frankie.
Frankie - ”Hey Steph, how are you? Long time no see!“
Steph - ”Oh, I know girl! Things have just been… Evolving, if you catch my drift?!”
Frankie - ”Oh I definitely catch your drift! You and Casie have definitely been running things lately… But Merce…”
Steph - ”Yeah, let’s not eh?! Heh… Okay so what did Casie want me here for??”
No sooner has Steph asked the question, than Casie appears. Someone flanking behind her.
Casie - ”Hey sweetie! As I told you on the phone I wanted you to meet someone, this is Donald.”
Steph - ”Trump?!?!”
A man appears from behind Casie and smiles at Steph as he extends his hand.
Man - ”Nah, Glover… Nice to meet you.”
Steph goes silent, her eyes almost pop out of her head she stammers as she takes his hand, looking around almost speechless. She looks at Casie.
Steph - ”It’s… It’s Childish Gambino!”
Casie - ”That’s right, Steph…”
Steph jumps up and down and turns toward Frankie, still shaking his hand…
Steph - ”Frankie, it’s Prowler! Oh… Wait, is your character Prowler in the MCU?”
Donald - ”Hah! You a big Marvel fan??”
Steph - ”He speaks to me… (she snaps out of it) I am so sorry! I have no idea what came over me but yes, yes I’m an absolutely huge Marvel fan! Huge…”
Donald - ”So who’s your favourite superhero?”
Steph - ”Well in terms of origin story I’ve got to say Spider-Man… Peter Parker is a champion that everybody can relate to. But honestly and this may be a little controversial, I’ve got to say it’s the British superhero, Union Jack…”
Donald - ”Wow, okay that IS controversial… But a dope choice! So you’re a Marvel fan, but Casie here tells me there’s something else you’re big on that you’ve not told anyone… You rap, right?”
The entire office goes quiet, as Steph feels eyes on her. She looks over at Casie who’s standing there smiling, whilst she feels her cheeks burning.
Steph - ”I haven’t told anybody that in years… But yes I do…”
Donald - ”And I’ve also heard you can freestyle, right?”
Steph - ”Um, yeah it was a pretty strong part of it… But I’ve not really done anything since college… (to Casie) I’m so going to kill you…”
Everybody laughs as Steph goes a deeper shade of red. Donald nods slowly as Steph attempts to walk away.
Donald - ”Okay so, you’ve got a huge match coming up soon haven’t you? Defending your IIW First Class Evolution Title? I wanna hear you spit on that…”
Steph - ”What, now? Here?”
Donald - ”Yeah, why not? From what I’ve heard about you, you’re quite good so… I mean, okay I don’t wanna put pressure on you. You don’t have to.”
Donald chuckles and begins to beatbox a beat… Steph’s eyes widen, but she chuckles and takes a deep breath in.
Steph - ”Okay… May as well get this over with…. Woke up today, not expecting what was coming | Called into the office, so I start running || Only to find I’d been done over - I’d been tricked | Walk straight into the path of Donald Glover - Yes - him - Child-ish || Gambino - How’d he know - I used to spit straight fire? | Gave me a verbal contract like a gun for hire || But I told him I’m too busy, “doing what?!” Well | Going through hell against all comers - defending his here belt! ||
You see before now - I was nothing | See me wrestle? Nah I think you call that bluffing || But something came over me - Like an epiphany | Truthfully - I’m not sure - what got into me || But simply put - I started to grow | Through emphasis - Like photosynthesis- started to evolve || And that’s when it hit me - I knew what had to be done | Now say hello to your Evolution Champion! ||
So here I stand several defences down | But still being frowned - at - by jokers and clowns || Everybody expects an “L” in the next - But | Not one opponent - has yet - made the cut! || No challengers out there so come next week | Facing two who’ve already tried - Yeah that’s peak || Doesn’t matter to me though - I face what you give me | Call yourself an enemy or nemesis - still call me Stephanie! ||
First up, someone I took down last show | The Greek Warrior known to you all - as Alessia Capello || Thought I was gonna be a walk in the park - Didn’t so her research | I took that bird off her perch, sent her straight to church || So here comes round two - She’ll try to take the belt by force | But this doesn’t end - with some big wooden horse! || Of course she’ll ice up - gain some leverage | But I’m gonna swig her down like my favourite beverage! ||
But hold up wait - what the hell is this? | They wanna make the match a three-way - like I’m gagging for it?! || That’s not my bag - That’s more Casie’s! | But I’m gonna ruin these Usual Suspects anyway - just like Kevin Spacey! || Second girl in - another I know | It’s that badly cut fake diamond - Denise DiMarco! || This chick wants to take another crack at it || Like ghost face in “Scream” another stab at it! || Obsessing over my gold like a fiend - a crack addict | Automatic destruction - have at it! ||
Stephide and conquer - That’ll be the aim | I’m taking no chances - When I play this game || Got that Lousville Slugger ya’ll! - Batter up! | It’s game over ya’ll when I set that ladder up! || Stephanitely Maybe - that’s how I’m feeling right now - Stephanitely my win, maybe go all out! || Got you both on Stephacide watch - because you need it! | Total annihilation and still your Evolution Champion - Stephanie LaCroix - best believe it!”
The entire office is just dead quiet as Steph just stands there, not knowing what to do. Then just as quick there’s a roar of approval from the few people inside the office and a huge round of applause. Steph goes bright red as Donald Glover Junior nods and looks dead serious at her.
Donald - ”For someone who isn’t a seasoned professional in the game, that was damn tight! We need to get you in the booth for the remix of 47.48…”
Steph - ”Wait, what? Are you serious?”
Donald - ”As a heart attack girl! I mean I know this was just messing around but you’ve clearly got bars! You’ve got flow, you’ve got rhyme scheme… I think you’ve just found a dual profession! Forget Stephanie LaCroix, I’m gonna call you Stephanie the Lexicon!”
Steph goes red again as everybody cheers and Donald holds out his fist, which she bumps with her own, as the scene slowly fades out…
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…We reopen around a week later, inside JFK Airport, New York. Stephanie, Frankie, Casie and Michaela are all standing around a baggage carousel waiting for Frankie’s suitcase, she’s the only one left whilst everybody else already got theirs and they’re currently teasing her about this. Steph, since meeting Childish Gambino has been a lot more relaxed in her appearance and is currently dressed in a pink “Supreme” two piece tracksuit and pink diamond studded Golden Goose sneakers.
Frankie - ”Okay finally this is my case, come on girls we can go!”
Micki - ”Thank God for that, alright who’s driving and do we have a car for all of us? Mom?”
Casie - ”Yeah we’ve got a seven-seater waiting for us outside don’t worry… Do we want to go straight to the stadium or hotel?”
Steph - ”Wait, we’ve got a hotel this time? No hanging out in Abe’s complex?”
Casie - ”Well, we’re here on official IIW, First Class business so yeah they’ve put us up.”
Micki - ”Sweet! Ok I’m going to text Seo-Jun real quick and get her to meet me. Where are we staying?”
Casie - ”Erm, we’re at The Archer. Holy hell we’re at The Archer!”
Steph - ”Damn they really didn’t spare any expense did they?”
Frankie - ”That place is bloody huge and expensive!”
Micki - ”It sure is, could only ever have dreamed of walking through the front lobby let alone sleeping there beforehand… Alright Seo-Jun is going to meet us there… Let’s get going.”
The girls all walk out of the Airport and head towards one of the rental kiosks as Casie looks at her piece of paper, as we delve once more into the darkness…
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Three hours later and all four girls are having dinner in the hotel restaurant. Two rooms have been booked by IIW for them, Casie and Frankie in one and Steph and Michaela in another. All four are tucking in to an expensive meal each that usually only the posh and the rich would eat. Suddenly someone taps on Michaela’s shoulder, she spins around and sees Seo-Jun standing there…
And standing next to her, is another girl who looks absolutely stunning with aqua coloured hair, her name is Arabella “Ari” Sharpe, another friend of Seo-Jun and Michaela…
Michaela gasps and jumps out of her seat. Hugging both girls as she does so.
Micki - ”Hey Se! And oh my Gosh, Ari?! It’s been what?!”
Ari - ”Hey Micki! About three years maybe? Se filled me in though, England huh?”
Micki - ”Oh yeah, I went out there a month or so ago…”
Ari - ”And what’s it like? England and this IIW place?”
Micki - ”Oh it’s amazing, babe… Honestly! You two would love it out there!”
Ari - ”Welp! I’m sold…”
Micki - ”Sold? What do you mean?”
Seo-Jun - ”NYWA folded again, Mick…”
Micki - ”Wait… You mean?”
Steph - ”Are you coming to England to sign up at The Courthouse??”
Seo-Jun - ”We both are!”
Micki - ”No - frickin - way!”
Ari - ”Yes way girl!”
Steph - ”That would be awesome and you’re both more than welcome. Will you be coming to NorEaster to watch Casie and me in action?”
Seo-Jun - ”Of course, we wouldn’t miss it! You’ve both got some huge competition this Pay-Per-View though haven’t you?”
Casie - ”Oh damn straight. Steph has two big egos to contend with whilst I’m up against Nova Skye who won the number one contenders match last showing…
Seo-Jun - ”Alright look we’ve disturbed you guys dinner long enough. Micki if you want to hang with us while you’re out here in New York you still know where we live right?”
Micki - ”Of course I’ll def give youse a shout before NorEaster for sure.”
Steph - ”And we can discuss how we go about your trip to the UK, girls eh?”
The two girls smile and all three squeal a little realising they’re all going to be back together soon. Ari and Seo-Jun leave the four alone to eat as their desserts are being brought out by the waiters and the scene begins to dissipate…
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We reopen in the seating area of Madison Square Garden. It’s completely dark and empty except for one small section of the stadium. Sat in that section, is Stephanie LaCroix she’s leaning against her thighs, with her head down, a hood covering all.
Steph - ”So, where do I begin? What is the origin story of Stephanie LaCroix? I wish I could tell you that it’s bust ass amazing but it’s definitely anything but! I lived an average lifestyle on the west coast of America, went to an average high school, no metal detectors but it wasn’t preppy either… I fell in love with a jock, stood by his side while he went through some struggles and tough times, moved to England to be with him and… Here I am! You see, I’m just like you, or your sister, your friend or even your worst enemy in school. I’m just someone existing through life… Until that is, the metaphorical radioactive spider bit me and my radioactive spider, was winning the First Class Evolution Title. It’s funny though, because while for me, this belt has been like Sansom’s long locks, a sign of strength going forward… It appears as though it has been somewhat of a bulk of Kryptonite for others, namely the two women I face in the ring right here, in Madison Square Garden in the next week, Denise DiMarco and Alessia Capello…
Firstly Denise, somehow this girl gets another bite of the cherry, when she beats three other competitors in a last blood match. Her opposition consisted of Anya Sharapova, Jamie Riott and Ariel Dixon, the winner of course being placed in a match against yours truly, at NorEaster… So here we are! Denise, did you take a good look in the mirror last time, analyse the situation and realise where you went wrong against me the last time we faced off? Did you actually sit your ass down, go over the match again and again and jot down what you could have done better? I truly hope you did because Denise you’re in for a rude awakening if not… You do realise that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. How’s it feeling Denise? All that being “the face” of IIW First Class? I mean I’m pretty sure it’s been what… Two shots at the Evolution Title, one direct and the other a number one contender shot prior to now and you flaked on both… So, what is it that you think has changed in that time that’s going to see you, come out on top?”
We see Steph’s silhouette look up, hood still clouding her face as she caresses the Evolution Title by her leg. She smirks as she looks down again.
Steph - ”How’d your little “I don’t know who this person is” antics fair too, Denise? I mean, all that walking around, talking about how you don’t know the woman you’re facing for the IIW First Class Evolution Title! But, you know me now right? You know exactly who Stephanie LaCroix is these days, don’t you honey bunch? You literally spent the entire time prior to our match, telling your little pal Tali that you had no clue who I was and just letting your ego get the better of you. Delusions of Grandeur we call that in the real world, I bet if I did a survey on how many people genuinely knew who Denise DiMarco was prior to embarrassing her in the match for the Evo Championship it probably would have been five people or something, but I won’t do that because I’m not petty or pathetic, Denise. As you can also see a lot of other things have changed too, I’m no longer a member of The Coven, in fact The Coven no longer exists… I have no need for all that, what you see is what you get, something I’m wondering if you can handle?
You know Denise, when we met you made some comment about how you hold all these accomplishments and accolades and I’ll be honest, sweetie, I’m still failing to see even one of them. (she stops and looks behind the camera) Sorry, what? Appearing on Keeping up with the Kardashian’s as best friend with influence number six IS THE ACTUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT?! (she addresses us once more) Riiigghhht… Moving on. You guys looked down upon me like I wasn’t worthy of taking you on, went on and on droning about there’s no chance there’d be any other outcome than you walking away with the IIW Evolution Championship and then, boom goes the dynamite! What happened Denise? Get a little stage fright? Find out prior to the match your ex has got his ex knocked up and the announcement just put his Instagram follower count above yours and it really threw you and therefore you weren’t paying attention?! Or was it simply that you’re not as good as you think you are and this nobody showed you, your truth?? Eh well, whatever it is, at least you’ve got a second chance eh, DiMarco?!”
Stephanie finally looks up, the hood falling from her, as she slowly lifts the Evolution Title up onto her shoulder. She looks around, taking it all in before speaking once more.
Steph - ”And then we have the beefy, the voluptuous, the amazing Greek Goddess herself, Alessia Capello! Alessia, whilst I appreciate and admire that you currently believe you should be holding this belt right now, if it weren’t for Denise’ interference, the same could be said for the amount of times I’d set you up to fall and Denise got in my face too. I don’t deny that right now you most definitely do feel utterly screwed but the bottom line is, Capello, I beat you fair and square… I won by two falls to one and I kept my belt! However that’s not to say that I believe you don’t deserve a rematch because I most certainly do! And I’m glad you’ve got it, but what I will say is that clearly up until now nobody in the head office has any kind of notion about who should be stepping up to face me when I’m getting the same old opponents week in and week out! I mean even at NorEaster my next opponent will be decided between Ada Pierce and goddamn Mercedes! But alas these things happen I guess, right?
You mistook me for some poor misguided individual the last time we spoke, Alessia. Someone who didn’t know there were rats on a sinking ship that she herself had been commanding… You assumed this poor girl didn’t realise that there were snakes everywhere she turned but the truth is, those snakes didn’t know that the girl was carrying a snake hook, snake tong and bag and just waiting for the right time for said reptile to reveal itself and for Stephanie LaCroix to cut them off completely. You actually thought I was naive moving from The Coven to La Revolución, Alessia and that sweetie, was your downfall! You claimed that prior to meeting you I’d failed to evolve properly and yet I’m quite categorically the most improved superstar in First Class history. What say you now, Capello? I’m also very disappointed at your attempts to change the direction of my career too, Alessia. I’m still here, as the Evolution Champion and I’m about to step out into Madison Square Garden carrying this baby!
Steph walks along the row of seats, Evolution Title draped over her shoulder as she then makes her way down to the center of the stadium. The ring has already practically been built and she moves past the barrier and onto the “canvas”, holding the belt up as she points to the ceiling.
Steph - ”High above this ring, my belt will be hoisted and the three of us are going to battle it out to see who’s got the mental fortitude to survive. I’m going to be strapped to both of you girls, attempt to climb the ladder and retrieve that son of a bitch… I mean quite frankly I’ve got it won before we even face up! Alessia will be way too muscular and the strap won’t hold her when she pulls. DiMarco will spend most of the time climbing taking selfies and smashing Instagram live, which only leaves me… But no, in seriousness both of you should have worked out by now, I don’t look past anybody and don’t see any one of my opponents, as a weak link! Despite all the noise I’ve made about the stupid things both of you stand for, I’m still not about to let anything get in the way of me retaining the Evo Championship! You understand that I hope? I’ve taken on everything thrown at me since I met you last time, Denise… From the beginning of October until now, week after week I have been defending MY Evolution Title and I’ll keep doing it! I don’t care if it’s against Miss Wannabe Real HomeWrecker twenty-twenty-one or the Gargoyle of Troy! When all is said and done, I will be standing there still holding this beloved golden artefact and there’s not a damn thing you guys can do about it! Sweet dreams bitches!”
Steph drops the Evolution Championship down to her side before leaning forward slightly and blowing a kiss, winking in the dark as we fade to nothingness.
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Post by denisediamond on Dec 5, 2021 4:53:29 GMT
✯ DENISE DIMARCO : IN THE TRASH! ✯
THE IIW ARENA
DENISE (PURPLE), TALI (GOLD) Red certainly is not Denise DiMarco’s color, and that is a fact anyone would know if they ever sifted through her bestselling autobiography, “A Diamond’s Tale: Road to Influence”. The win is not the only thing Denise is celebrating this week; she is also celebrating the fact that she didn’t have to deal with the media shitstorm that would ensue if her precious, money-making face was bloodied on national television. Perhaps that was her biggest advantage walking into the match. The other women had nothing to lose when it came down to visual appearance, but Denise’s appearance means the world to her and has granted her with more opportunities than she could have ever hoped for. Tali Zora is waiting for her backstage right by the curtains, forehead still glistening with a nervous sweat after sitting through such a grueling match. Due to the stipulation, she could not even bear to bring herself down to ringside. When Denise steps through the curtains, Tali immediately brings her into an embrace. It’s something they haven’t done in a while, but Tali is just grateful that she is okay… and that she wouldn’t have to handle any backlash if she did happen to bleed, as Denise’s PR manager. she mumbled, hugging the pink-haired bombshell a little too tightly. She apologizes when she releases her grip, and wipes her forehead dry with the sleeve of her Dior sweater. “Alright, so you’re all good! You’re great. That was awesome…” she mumbled, hugging the pink-haired bombshell a little too tightly. She apologizes when she releases her grip, and wipes her forehead dry with the sleeve of her Dior sweater. “I always end up fine, Tali. Someone’s a little extra huggy today.” “OK, but this is a match where you full on could’ve bled. So, ouch… secondly, imagine the whirlwind you would face all over Instagram and Twitter. That would be so fatal for your brand if pictures of that ended up going viral. Would Vogue hire that?” “You’re right, yeah. The stakes were higher, and still I prevailed. Now, we move on to the title match at the pay-per-view!” “Woohoo!”
The pair of influencers celebrate their way backstage and Tali pulls out her smartphone to go live on Denise’s Instagram account, which she has full access to as her public relations guru. The two dance their way through the backstage halls of the IIW arena, obnoxiously bumping into other wrestlers and some staff members since their focus is solely on the camera and the positive comments that are flooding the live chat. Tali hands the phone over to Denise so she is able to read them more clearly. “I know right! I totally did kick their asses! No blood, still the Diamond Champ, and I’m about to become your next Evo Champ. Things just keep getting better and better Diamond Krew! Anyways, we are live and backstage at the IIW arena right now. Probably not allowed to be streaming around her like this, but who cares! You guys deserve to have a special look around. Let’s see… is there anything interesting for them to see, Tali?” Tali nods and breaks into a light jog ahead, and Denise flips to camera while keeping up right behind her. They lead the viewers to the backstage interview area, Tali pointing and giving a good exaggerated “Wowwww!” face. Denise brings them closer and pretty much interrupts the interview that is taking place to film the premises, stepping in front of the camera to get up close and personal. “So, this is where most of the backstage interviews take place! Ya know, when the interviewers aren’t stalking us and finding us when we least expect it. The setup is actually really nice. See the LED screen with the IIW logo right behind us? It’s pretty neat! I don’t know this woman that’s getting interviewed right now, guys. I wish I could answer everyone asking… sadly, not everyone on this roster can be a brand name like I am, so some people get forgotten very quickly.”
The interviewer shoos both of them away. Scowling, they walk off and finish touring that area. Tali leads again and cuts a corner. Pushing through a set of double doors, she brings the livestream out to the parking lot. Beckoning for Denise to keep following, they eventually end up at the garbage dump. Tali snickers and proceeds to explain this part of the tour herself. “See this everyone? This is where the careers of anyone that dares to step in front of the Diamond’s path to pro wrestling greatness and mission to uphold the First Class brand—No, the IIW brand. She is the whole damn company. I mean, anyone watching that match that just happened knows that she means business. She isn’t afraid to throw more people where they belong. That place where they belong being the trash… ‘cuz they’re trash. Get it?” “Yeah, you losers heard Tali. Not Talia, like you trolls keep calling her. I’m the Diamond and anyone that opposes me is simply gutter trash. How could anyone on Earth dislike me or even want to hit me? There must be something seriously wrong with anyone that would want to do that. Catching my drift? This is a call out to everyone. Get in line, or go in the trash! Don’t make me cancel you.”
The livestream ends.
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Post by ~Steph~ on Dec 11, 2021 23:12:12 GMT
The scene opens up on the Brooklyn Bridge on a cold December Saturday afternoon. Stephanie LaCroix is stood overlooking the river taking in the sights as she does so she marvels at “the gray line” of the city, whilst the phone rings on her ear. There are a couple of clicks and then suddenly a distant but loud “HELLO?” comes from the other end that makes Steph jump and shake her head.
Steph - ”Sheesh Tyler! Am I on loudspeaker or something?! Where are you?”
Tyler - ”Ah yeah, sorry babe! I’m just in the car headed to the airport to pick up my dad and then off to Dominos to grab some Pizza.”
Steph - ”Your dad? Why where’d he go”
Tyler - ”My aunt didn’t tell you? He flew out there to see her and stop some meeting that was supposed to be happening with Michaela’s dad, Charlie…”
Steph - ”What the fuck? No, she didn’t tell me! But now it makes sense as to where she went the other night… So what happened??”
Tyler - ”Well apparently nothing. Casie and Charlie are talking again, she’s partially forgiven him and they’re going to arrange something with Micki.”
Steph - ”Well, I can only assume Casie and Micki haven’t spoken yet then because we’ve heard nothing this end…”
Tyler - ”Yeah, maybe. Anyway enough about all that, how are you doing? How you feeling about having to defend against Capello and DiMarco this weekend?”
Steph - ”I’m not sure to be honest, babe… I said last week how it’s irking me that I’m getting drawn to defend against the same people again and again, because it is… But I won’t lie, outside of Ada Pierce, those two are probably my toughest opponents to date! And this is happening on the biggest stage; Madison Square Garden!”
Tyler - ”Yeah, you’re one lucky girl… You’re about to take on MSG before me! And don’t worry, Steph, honestly… I won’t deny it those two girls aren’t exactly crack addicts you’ll find in a club back alley on a Friday night about to die of starvation, they’re badass and full of brute strength, but you’re Stephanie LaCroix! You OWN that Evolution Title and there’s a reason you’re still holding it, despite all the defences you’ve gone through already!”
Steph - ”Yeah, you’re right… (she smiles at how cute Tyler has been in boosting her confidence) And you don’t worry about your number one contender match against Curtis either, ok? You’ve got this!”
Tyler - ”Thanks babe, hey where are you right now? Doing any sight seeing?”
Stephanie takes a couple of photos of the sight from the bridge and sends them through WhatsApp to Tyler. She waits for him to open them…
Tyler - ”Like I said, lucky! Me and you need to be going back to NYC when you’re home babe!”
Steph - ”Definitely! Listen babe I’m going to have to go, sorry! I need to get back and have a word with Casie about some PR stuff.”
Tyler - ”Nah you’re good, it’s like almost ten here anyway and dads plane lands soon. Have a good afternoon though and I’ll be watching NorEaster once I get home! Make sure to watch me if you can eh?”
Steph - ”Of course babe! Have a good night!”
The call hangs up and Steph puts the cell back in her pocket as she continues checking out the sights from the bridge. She continues to walk across, as the scene slowly flitters into nothingness…
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We reopen on the balcony of Casie Debonair’s hotel room. She, Michaela and Stephanie are sat outside whilst Frankie is in the shower with the girls preparing for a night of PR and dining… As we move in, we find ourselves in mid conversation.
Casie - ”Tyler is right though, Steph… You won that title with your talent, brute force and dedication to the cause, just like you’ve won every other match since becoming the First Class Evolution Champion.”
Steph - ”I know, but I can’t help but think, what if I don’t show up enough this weekend? It’s practically those two versus me you know?? I’m battling both girls as opposed to it being all three of us wanting the belt.”
Micki - ”Well yeah, but at the same time they are facing each other too because neither one of them, wants to see the other win right? So you, as the champ, use that to your advantage!”
Steph - ”Well damn, aren’t you the smart one?”
Casie - ”Where do you think she gets it from?”
Steph - ”I don’t have a single clue, girl!”
Casie makes a faux shocked face as all three girls laugh. Steph stands up and heads toward the balcony door, turning back to face the other two.
Steph - ”Alright, listen… I’ve got a few things to take care of before we eat so, I’ll meet you guys down there ok? Order without me if I’m that long!”
They wave her off as she smiles and heads through the hotel door, waving bye to Frankie as she’s just climbed out of the shower and the scene slowly fades out…
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As the scene opens we find ourselves in The Barclays Center as strobe lights swirl and fill the arena. A small IIW house show is happening as a prelude to First Class: NorEaster which is taking place a little way down the road, at Madison Square Garden the following night. The crowd have just been treated to a brilliant display of athleticism from two all female tag-teams and now they’re going to get even more of a treat, as “Turn down for what?!” By Lil Jon blasts through the speakers.
Stephanie LaCroix jumps out from behind the curtain and makes her way down the aisle with the Evo Title over her shoulder. She’s dressed in a pair of black leggings, black t-shirt and sneakers of the same colour. She skips around the ring holding the belt in the air as the crowd go absolutely nuts. Stephanie picks up a microphone that’s laying by a turnbuckle as the music dies down.
Steph - New York City! What - is - up! Oooohhh My God! In less than a day, I’m going to be competing, against two BRUTAL WOMEN in the defence of my First Class Evolution Championship… And I’m going to be doing so at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN!!! I am so pumped, can you tell?! (she laughs and nods as the crowd erupt in agreement) I’ve got to say though and I said this earlier, despite my comments regarding my matches being recycled… Alessia Capello, Denise DiMarco, alongside Ada Pierce, youse have been my toughest opponents to date and that’s saying something given the level of competition in IIW’s women’s division! Both of you girls, get the LaCroix seal of approval!
Okay, okay I’m kidding! Obviously I can’t just give a seal of approval, but I meant what I said… Now, Alessia you recently said that I have your respect and Ms. Capello you have mine too! Your compliments are very well received and I’ve meant everything I’ve said about you as well… You’re a force to be reckoned with, you’re an absolute beast and you always get what you aim for… So it doesn’t make me feel good, when I tell you that at NorEaster, you’ll be leaving empty handed once again and moreover Stephanie LaCroix will remain the First Class Evo Champ! I liked how you approached things later on though, Alessia, you spoke with factual intent! You firmly stated that you’d be dropping the soft top look and going at us all like there wasn’t a limit in the damage you could do!
Alessia Capello, you of all people know exactly what needs to be done when we meet in the ring for a second time. I feel like you’ve learned from your mistakes, Capello and I feel like you’re fully prepared now. I didn’t know what to expect from you the first time around so I took nothing for granted, but this time around I definitely won’t be overlooking a single thing from yourself or “Diamond” Denise DiMarco!”
Stephanie paces around the ring, Evolution Title being patted on her shoulder every now and then, as the crowd chant her name. She hops onto a turnbuckle and hoists the belt up before speaking again.
Steph - ”Speaking of Denise DiMarco… I guess she still hasn’t learned her lesson from the last time we faced one another. Still too engrossed in her “influencing” and little to zero focus in the Wrestling ring! What gives with all that girl? What about your sidechick, I mean sidekick, I mean PA, Tali? Does she have a clue what you’re supposed to be doing, Denise?? I could give you a little help though? Firstly put your phone down, secondly spend five seconds in a gymnasium and work your ass out!! Oh I read your book by the way, Denise… What’s it called again? “A Diamond’s Tale: Road to Influence” right? Well, all I can say is anyone can be a bestseller if they buy enough copies of their own book, put it in storage and destroy them later!
Both you girls have already taken L’s from me… Both of you have already missed out on taking my Evolution Title and I just keep on growing, ladies! The truth is though, we’re gonna light it up at MSG! We’re going to destroy the set and put on a hell of a show. Have a good rest of the weekend girls and relax because come NorEaster, there’ll be no room to move!”
Stephanie drops the mic and the crowd go absolutely insane as “Turn down for what?!” Smashed the PA system again. Steph drops and rolls out of the ring with the Evolution belt as the scene fades to black.
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