MidWeek Mayhem (02/12) Live! From Forks of Salmon, CA

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OOWF MidWeek Mayhem – OOWF invitational Quarter Finals
Live! From Forks of Salmon, CA
February 12, 2014

Corax Bracket Finals
Alexander Darling vs. Ecosystem

Semaj B. Bracket Finals
Alexis Darling vs. Christian Carter

Spin Hansen Bracket Finals
Firewoman vs. Chris Evans

Patrick Quinn Bracket Finals
Ghosthead vs. Stank

OOWF World Tag Team Title Match
Suicide Kings vs. Murphy’s Law

Non-Title Fatal Four Way
Mai Muyo vs. LD Williams vs. Tommy Wilder vs. Stan Fulton

Non-Title Match
Matt Folz vs. Danny Taylor

Saints of Sinners vs. Texpress
Banned From Everywhere vs. Miranda Williams & Power

Card subject to California Dreamin’ (on such a winter’s day)

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(Power storms into GM Puns office, still bleeding from the head, and slams her bat down on the desk.)

Power: This is bullshit. Give me a match with my sister.

GMP: The board is concerned....

Power: NO, this is BULLSHIT! You all wanted me back here to face my Sister. Now all at once you won't put her in the ring with me. What the FUCK is going on?

GMP: The board is concerned about the dangerous nature of the confrontations that have already happened. They want to consider....

Power: Consider this, Puns. You all wanted a fight? You're gonna get more and more of your matches disrupted until I get her in the ring.

(Moose walks into the office. Power, smelling the cigar, turns and challenges him with the bat. Moose just smirks.)

Moose: How bad do you want her in the ring, Edra?

Power: You have no idea, Moose. No idea whatsoever.

Moose: I have an idea. That is, if our illustrious GM wouldn't mind.

GMP:  (Rolling his eyes)  Let's hear it, Moose.

Moose: Really simple. You want your sister. And you want a little payback against the Draculs, right?

Power: That thought has crossed my mind.

Moose: So...how about having your chance at all of them in one night. Radu, Vlad, Tavian, and Chloe.

Power: Oh yeah, another four on one beat down. Not interested.

Moose: Not all at once. One at a time. February 23rd at End of Days 8 in No Name Colorado. The Gauntlet. Beat all three Draculs, and you get your sister at the end of the line.

Power: Deal.

GMP: Now wait a minute, Power...

Power: (Spins around and faces Puns) I don't want to hear it from you. Make the match. But on one condition. (Turns to Moose) No contact. I stay out of her business and she stays out of mine from now until the Pay Per View. She sticks her nose in my business, she loses a goon. I stick my nose in her business, she can add a Saint.

Moose: I like that stipulation. You're on.

GMP: Don't I get any say in this?

Moose and Power: (in unison) MAKE THE DAMNED MATCH!

(Moose smirks, backs out of the room, and walks down the hall. Power follows him out and turns down the hall a different directions as we fade...)

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~~~ Power storms out of the GM's office, and nearly runs over Bridgette ~~~

Power: What the Hell..

Bridgette: It's alright hon, I couldn't help but overhear... sounds like you get your match.

Power: You're damn right I do. It's about time I get my hands on that ...

Bridgette: .... Shug, one woman to another.. can I give you some advice?

Power: And I'm supposed to listen to a goody-two-shoes like you? You remember what my sister and I did you your boyfriend?

Bridgette: Oh hon, that had nothing to do with you, he did that to himself. Surely you realize that by now. Listen, I know family is complicated, I really do. but remember, there is usually two ways to do things, the easy way and the right way. Your sister has chosen the former. Be careful you don't slide down the same slope with her.

Power: That's nice, now if you'll excuse me, I have a gauntlet to ready myself for

Bridgette: Be careful Shug.

~~~ Power turns away without a word. ~~~

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Power is STORMING~! away from Bridgette, turns the corner to the Hallway of Random Encounters. There's a bulb out so it is a little dark, and suddenly Firewoman appears out of the shadows.

P: Oh, I do not have the time...

FW: Then I'll be quick. Mai is a sweet--

P: I'm no threat to her.

FW: No, but her brother is. She doesn't see it, or she does and refuses to accept just how big a threat. She thinks taking the moral high ground is the way to go, and even if it doesn't save her.

P: She says it will save her soul.

FW: *laughs* Fat lot of good that does you when you're crippled ... or worse.

P: .... get to the point.

FW: The point...I actually have two. One. When faced with my brother, I pulled out all the stops..

P: As did he--

FW: YES!.....yes....as did he. Because we both know that when it comes right down to it, when everything is on the line, when it comes right down to you versus the one who will end you....

P: ...

FW: Then all is fair. Nothing is off limits. Whatever it takes, and any quaint notions of fleeting morality be damned.

P: But...family--

FW: ESPECIALLY for family!

P: ....

FW: .....

P: You said there were two points.

FW: Right. Two. Moose lies.

P: What?

FW: The little gauntlet set up...the promise of Chloe at the end....

P: He has not reason to--

FW: Oh, I'm sure that everything will get organized just like he said. There just might be one little thing he leaves out. Some small, insignificant thing, that is oh so very, very, very important.

P: ....

FW: ....

P: ....

FW: Well, do what you will...good luck.

Firewoman turns and walks away. Edra seems to think for a minute.

P: Fire!

Fire stops and barely turns.

P: How do you know that?

FW: It's what I would do.

Fire keeps walking.

P: So why tell me that....Fire? Fire?

But Fire turns the corner and doesn't answer.

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<Bill and Ellie May are walking down the hallway getting ready to leave Dead Horse for Forks of Salmon>

EMFE: Are you sure he came this way?

ABFD: Yes! He done said he had some unfinished business to take care a, then he would have thinks set right, whatever that mess means!

<They continue walking and come to a door, they open it and walk inside and we see Justin sitting at a table, in just his boxers, while Arctic McBearington and Opus are still fully clothes (well, you know)>

AM: I call Shenanigans!

JS: Oh no

Opus: Ok, vittles….lets see what you have

AM: A red king, a two, a four and the instruction card

Opus: not bad……but I have a Grand Annulment…..a red five, black jack, red ace, joker and the second instruction card! How bout you Justin?

<Justin just hangs his head and drops his cards>

AM: You lose Justin, you know what you have to do…..

<Justin slowly stands up and is about to drop his shorts when Ellie May interferes>

EMFE: JUSTIN! No…….look we gotta get going to Forks of Salmon, Drunkey and Drunkette are waiting……

JS: Can I borrow five bucks?

<Ellie may hands Justin five bucks and he pays Opus and collects the rest of his clothing and quickly gets dressed. As they head down the hall…..>

ABFD: You otta see em Justin! The biggest Donkey’s I ever saw! An there’s thousands of em! All over the place! Right outside! We ought to go ride them!

JS: Yeah!

EMFE: No!.....look they are caribou….

ABFD: Cara what?

EMFE: <sighing> Reindeer

JS: <wide eyed> Like Santa’s reindeer?

EMFE:……yes…..just like that

ABFD: Well hell son! We can’t take Santa’s reindeer! That ol boy will be madder n hell at us if we do!

EMFE: Right, that’s why we have to…..

<their conversation fades away as they pass the cafeteria where Moose and Fire are sitting having some coffee>

MHJ: so, you advanced

FW: so, you did not

MHJ: Gotta let someone else win now and then

FW: Uh huh

MHJ: so…giving Power advice huh

FW: I know how you work

MHJ: So, you remember HER name…..

FW: I remember what is worth remembering

MHJ: <shaking his head and laughing> You two are SO much alike

FW: Do NOT compare me to her

MHJ: <looking at Fire> You’re………..you’re JEAOUS

FW: I am not

MHJ: YES YOU ARE!

FW: I AM NOT, JERK

MHJ: <shaking his head> If you stopped being so stubborn you two would get along great

FW: I doubt that, beside I wouldn’t allow myself to be led around by you like SHE is

MHJ: ahhh that again. You just assume am the puppetmaster pulling the strings

FW: What else could it be?

MHJ: Yes because heaven help us if I ever say the right things. Chloe was going nowhere, I helped her. Just like I tried to help you, only she listened

FW: Uh huh, until you get bored with her and turn on her

MHJ: Funny, I thought the same thing with you and Alex

<Fire just stares at Moose for a minute, then gets up to leave>

FW: See you in Cali, brother

MHJ: Yep

<fade>

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*Murphys Law are talking backstage when a random SFJ approaches them*

SFJ: You guys have a rematch against the Suicide Kings next week.

DK: We will be locked and loaded, ready to go.

Dee: They might just live up to their name, because coming after us might just be suicidal.

SFJ: They have gotten the upper hand using brass knuckles in some matches.

DK: Well...

Dee (interrupting, and pulling a set of brass knuckles out of her pocket): I'm shocked, shocked that OOWF talent has used such devices.

DK: Are those the ones LD's Momma gave you?

Dee: No, these are from Uncle Rocco. I save hers for special occasions.

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We see Alexis Darling hearing a knock on her dressing room door. She opens to see a box. Inside are DVDs and pages of notes, along with a letter.

Alexis,

Let's be honest, I don't like you, Matt damn sure doesn't like you, and I bet if you asked them to be honest most of the locker room would say the same. Matt was in fact praying that Stan would win so he could give this to him. But we're sick of Carter and his pussy ass whining crying bitch act. So these are every one of Carter's matches that we could find, with detailed notes on them. Please use them to kick his fucking ass.

I have to go bail my husband out of jail now, good luck Wednesday.

Jaime Folz


Alexis shakes her head and smirks as the camera fades

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Scene opens with Christian Carter, Jason Allen, & Jose Reyna Jr., walking with their suitcases rolling behind them. As they get closer to the exit, a SFJ comes walking to them, mic in hand and a question on the top of her head.

SFJ#51: Mr. Carter…tonight, you had Matthew Folz arrested. Why would you do that?

CC: Clearly no one has been watching OOWF-TV (gives thumbs up to the camera) because if you did, you would have seen that Matthew Folz and their bodyguard viciously assaulted me, Jason and Jose. You know Matthew, all this time, I’ve been telling these sheep that you are nothing more than a common criminal…and you proved it when you showed up in my hotel room last week.

Not only did you get charged with burglary, but you’re getting charged for breaking and entering, and assault with a deadly weapon. Of course, your pal is getting the same charges…hell I bet when you’re lovely wife goes to bail you out, she gets put in for accessory…but would I actually do that to you Jamie? You’re lucky it’s your hubby and his boyfriend I had arrested. This is your last warning Jamie Folz…stay out of my business, or believe me, it won’t be pretty.

JA: Yeah, don’t drop the soap Matthew…that body guard of yours might enjoy it!

All of them are laughing.

CC: I guess now I’m not wasting your time, huh Folz. Let’s get one thing straight, I’m not losing this invitational. I’m not leaving without MY title. I know your scared Matthew…we all can see it. I mean why else would you give Alexis Darling of all people my matches to watch. We’ve been in the ring before, and her lockeroom a few times, but she isn’t going to beat me. I’m going to make sure that I see you again in that ring and take back what is rightfully mine.

SFJ#51: On that note, you now face Alexis Darling, as you said, next week. Do you have any comments on that?

CC: Wow, your full of them tonight aren’t ya sweet cheeks. Yeah, I’ll comment on that…I’m going to win, plain and simple…then that will get me one more match closer to getting my title back.

The Kings start to walk off…

SFJ 51: that’s it?

Jose grabs Carter’s shoulder.

JR: You know what, I’ve got something to say…

Carter and Jason look at each other, and have a bad feeling.

JR: Murphy’s…it looks like you get your rematch clause…won’t do you any good though…we are the best tag team in this company, and with these belts, we prove it time after time….we may not be in this invitational right now, but we are still the best, and it’s going to take a lot more than just your words to beat us. We are simply Amazing….(makes sure he doesn’t throw up).

Carter and Jason are relieved, as Jason gets in.

JA: That’s right Murphy’s…you’re looking at greatness, with the OOWF Tag Team Champions. And next week, you’ll be looking at greatness again, only this time you’ll be lying on your backs. Are you ready Murphy’s? It’s time to think about a change of careers, because we’re going to kill yours.

Carter gets into the camera frame.

CC: The Suicide Kings are not to be trifled with. We are the most dominate team this company has to offer, and believe me, there is more where that has come from. Welcome to the New World of the OOWF…A world where WE RULE…A world where if you are not with us….the you’re

All of the Kings: Against US…

Carter pushes the camera causing the cameraman to fall as the camera fades to black.

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Jaime shows up to the police station, and writes a check to the officer on duty. He observes the check, scans his computer screen, and hands it back.

Officer: I'm sorry ma'am, I can't accept this.

Jaime: I'm confused. I called ahead to confirm that you took personal checks, and you said yes.

Officer: Yes, but this account is on our interagency fraud list. Not saying you're a fraud, y'know, just that I guess a check from this bounced at some point.

Jaime: There is absolutely no way -

Ecosystem steps in behind Jaime.

Eco: I've had problems with this before; their system is full of errors. I have a guy who can clear that for you. In the meantime...(Eco checks the number on Jaime's slip and writes a check)...you boys can accept mine, right?

Officer: (checking the screen) It appears so. Okay, let's go get him.

Jaime: Why...

Eco: I don't really care if you two don't like me. You'e good to Mai, and if this company is going to have a champion, I'm happy to see him hold it.

Officer: This way, ma'am.

Jaime goes off to Matt's cell. Ecosystem begins to exit...and bumps into Alexander Darling.

Eco: Alexander.

Alex: Juni. Have an issue of my own to clear up here. I need to borrow your phone for a minute?

Eco: Sure.

Alexander takes Eco's phone and scrolls through the call list.

Alex: Oh look. A call to an Alaskan number in this county thirty minutes ago.

Eco: You don't know who-

Alex rings the number and the police phone rings once.

Alex: I overheard your call and followed you. You called ahead to get that check on the watch list.

Eco: ...So that I could waste my own money?

Alex: So that you could look like a good guy.

Eco: Right, because I really care that people think I'm a good guy.

Alex: Firewoman told me about the speech you gave to that Canadian business council. She thought you gave a great speech, and that even though she disagreed with your free-market mumbo-jumbo, she thought it was great that you got the businesses to make their statement about commitment to the community by coming together to make a six-figure charity donation.

Eco: Uh-huh.

Alex: And imagine her great surprise when that charity turned out to be Covenant House. $400,000 to her favorite charity, one which wasn't even founded in Canada. What's your game here, Juni?

Eco smiles.

Eco: There's no game, no trick. Haven't you heard? There's no black and white anymore, no good guys and bad guys. It's all shades of grey. The monster inside the ring with a secret heart outside it. Why, there's nothing more typical in our modern landscape.

Alex: But that's not you.

Eco: You don't need to concern yourself with whether that's me. Because come Wednesday, you're getting me in the ring. You're getting the monster.

Eco goes nose to nose with Alexander - then pops his head up and kisses Alexander on the forehead! Alexander shoves Eco off, and Eco smiles, exiting.

FADE

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<the Saints are on the chartered OOWF Flight to Forks of Salmon (it's a 3000+ mile drive) LD and Stank are sleeping, Moose and Chloe are sitting in the seats in front of them. Moose is staring out the window, and looks over at Chloe, who has her head down>

MHJ: What's wrong?

Chloe: I failed you.....again

MHJ: No you didn't

Chloe: I let my stupid sister distract me, and it cost me the Invitational

MHJ: I lost too, it happens

Chloe: But you lost to Mr. Mann. There is no shame in that. I lost to Chrs Evans. I wanted to win that tournament for the Saints

MHJ: <looking at Chloe> it doesn't matter. One door closed, another opened.

Chloe: How?

MHJ: We are both out of the tournament....now we can focus on the tag titles

Chloe: But the Kings are our friends......or at least allies

MHJ: One, there are very few true friends in wrestling. I can count two, and they are both sleeping behind us. The Kings know the deal, they have something we want, how they handle that situation is up to them. But right now, the Kings are not our concern

Chloe: <nearly spitting the words> The Texans

MHJ: Exactly. It's open season on a couple of redneck hicks

Chloe: <grinning> I owe them both some more pain

MHJ: You will get your chance.....they will both bleed......especially Chad

<the Saints settle down and the flight continues on, and we fade>

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Mai Muyo is playing Candy Crush in the back of the plane, when Power comes and sits by her.

Power: Deep in thought, I see.

Mai: I never thought I’d hate constantly regenerating chocolate! Hey, I wanted to say that you did a nice job last night.

Power: The Proving Ground match? The Kings broke that up immediately. You had a much better match with LD.

Mai: I meant with Chloe.

Power: Oh…I thought you might not approve?

Mai: Playing with her mind and not doing any more harm than smacking Chris around a little? I’ve got no problem with that. You know, back when I looked up to my brother – and I’m not saying I’ve disowned him or anything, but I mean, when I really looked up to him as a model – he used to pull stuff like that all the time. He was convinced that when it came to the Moosehead Jacks and Chloes of the world, you could outsmart them without taking the gloves off. Work Smarter, Not Harder. He even won a Catchphrase of the Year for that.

Power: Do you think you can do that, though? Always stay a step ahead?

Mai: I think you can. Which is why I don’t like you facing the Draculs. To put a different spin on what Fire said, you’re letting Moose set up the trick. And there’s a danger that there will be something you won’t see.

Look at my screen. What’s my next move?

Power: Hmm…I think I’d move the lemon drop down, shoot a line across, knock out the rest of the chocolate.

Mai: That’s probably the best move. If this was actually Candy Crush.

Power looks at the title on the side. The text is in Candy Crush font, but it says “Universal Remote.”

Mai: The closer you look, the less you’ll actually see.

Mai scrolls the last line upward quickly. Slowly, the volume on the in-flight movie gets louder and louder until it’s blaring. LD Williams wakes up suddenly, thrashing in his seat. The flight attendant comes out and tries to lower the volume, but Mai continues to turn it back up from her seat while LD looks pissed.

Power: Clever.

Mai: Thanks!

Power: But you’re still shooting spitballs from the sidelines. I’m bringing a little more firepower.

Power goes back to her seat.

Mai: …I like spitballs.

FADE

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We are in the loading dock/inside parking area of the last arena, where Alexander and Firewoman are standing outside her Bugatti.

FW: Fine, whatever. Just...I think he's trying to change.

AD: We will discuss this without ninja cams. The trailer will be here soon for the Bugatti so--

FW: I think I'm driving.

AD: Driving what?

FW: The Bugatti.

AD: No, no you aren't. We have the Darling jet gassed up and ready to go...

FW: Okay, well, have fun. See ya when I see--

AD: Fire...it's over 3,000 miles to Forks of Salmon, and two border crossings.

FW: I'll stop for those.

AD: The roads between here and there are...well, they aren't even ROADS...they are ICE. Like Ice-Road Truckers ice.

FW: I will go slow.

AD: You don't know the meaning of the word SLOW in that car.

FW: Yes, I do...

AD: Fire....

Alex pulls his hair in exasperation, as Fire assumes the classic arms folded like a stubborn child position, complete with angry scowl. Alex looks around and sees Tommy Wilder strolling through the loading dock.

AD: Yo, Wilder! Over here!

Tommy strolls on up.

TW: Yo, Alex, what up?

AD: You love the rush right? Thrill sports, X-games, all that?

TW: You know it, bro'. Want me to hook you up?

AD: No no no...just...all the base jumping and stuff you do...would you be interested, if I gave you $100,000... *Alexander gets out his pen and checkbook* ... would you drive my wife's car to the next show?

FW: WHAT?!

TW: Uh, I dunno...she's kinda funny about her car.

AD: I know, just...look as a favor....

TW: ....Um.....

AD: I'll make it $200,000...

TW: This car....

AD: Yes.

TW: Over those ice roads?

AD: The very same.

TW: .....

FW: ......

AD: I'll make it an even $500 grand.

TW: Whoa.....

Tommy considers it, then looks at the tires and size of the Bugatti.

TW: No way man...

FW: Damn straight he's not touching my car.

TW: No, not cos it's your car. That's just about the stupidest thing I've ever heard.

FW: Stupider than surfing the Great Coral Reef?

TW: You could offer me a million dollars and I'd still say no.

Tommy walks off. Alex looks at Fire triumphantly, as the trailer for the car pulls up.

FW: Fine.

AD: Good.

Firewoman turns and grabs the driver by the lapels and pins him against the truck.

FW: If there is even a speck of DUST on him, I will skin you alive and turn you into a pair of boots. Got it?

Driver: G-g-g-got it.

She releases him, and walks toward Alex who is holding the backdoor open on a black SUV. He makes a huge gesture of a bow as she walks up.

FW: You've been a bad boy, Alex.

AD: How's that?

FW: You've told me to stay away from Junichiro AND not to drive my car. That's telling me what to do. Twice.

AD: It is indeed.

FW: That means.....I get to give YOU orders on the plane.

Firewoman smiles and gets in the backseat. Alex smiles and slides in next to her and closes the door, as the car takes off.

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FADE back in on the plane to Deity knows where. Sitting in the back by himself is The Crusher Stan Fulton. His eyes are closed and there are headphones in his ears.

Random people walk back and forth past him, but he seems not to notice. Then one person sits down next to him and he cracks an eye open.

SF: “Juni.”

Eco smiles and Fulton takes out his headphones.

E: “How are you, Stan?”

SF: “Fine, fine. You?”

E: “Never better. Listen. About Wednesday...”

SF: “I’m in a match against Mai. I promise I won’t go out of my way to hurt her. In fact I’ll do what I can to avoid her as much as I can.”

E: “Thanks. I’m still very fond of her, you know.”

SF: “I know. So am I.”

E: “Good. I’m glad we had this conversation. Have a nice trip.”

Eco gets up and walks away as Fulton shakes his head. It’s only a short time later when LD Williams sits down.

LDW: “How’s it going?”

SF: “Just peachy. What’s up?”

LDW: “The Saints are having a ... let’s say a get-together after we arrive. Thought I’d invite you along.”

SF: “This doesn't have anything to do with the fact that you and I are in a match on Wednesday?”

LDW: “Wow. You are paranoid. No, Stan. That’s business. We go out Wednesday night, tear it up and walk out. You’re one of our associates. We don’t treat our associates poorly.”

SF: “Tell that to the Draculs. I've seen what Chloe has done to a few of them.”

LDW: “That also was business.”

SF: “Understood. Sure, I’d be happy to join you. For the party... and for a more permanent association.”

LDW: “Message received. See you after we land.”

Fulton nods, puts his headphones back in and we FADE.

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Christian Carter, Jason Allen and Jose Reyna Jr. are on the OOWF Flight drinks in hands, smiles on faces, and seems like they are just having a good time. Carter looks around a bit, and notices the one person he has been hoping to run into. He walks over to the Darling camp, as Alexander, Alexis and Firewoman and their little entourage are at. Alexander immediately jolts up out of his chair, and goes face to face with Carter. This prompts Jason and Jose to react as they stand behind Carter. He raises his hand to the guys.

CC: Relax guys, he can’t do anything on this flight…that is if he’s wanting to continue in his dream to regain the World title.
Carter lowers his hand.

AD: What do you want Carter? You’re not welcome here.

CC: Don’t worry Alexander…being close to you makes my blood boil. Besides, I’m not here for you…

He looks into the direction of Alexis.

CC: Ms. Darling, I’d like to have a chat…alone, if you don’t mind.

Alex: No way in hell…she isn’t going anywhere with you.

CC: I didn’t say going anywhere, just her time…in private. Now back off bird boy…

FW: Bird boy…funny….

Alexander sneers a look in her direction, then focus’ his attention back to Carter. By this time the entire plane is looking in their direction, well except Justin Sane who’s trying to bum $5 off of one of the Dracul’s. By this time, Alexis is up next to Alex…

Alexis: Don’t worry…if he tries anything, I’ll have his nuts in my grasp faster than he can count.

Alex calms a bit, and sits next to Fire, who still seems to give him some crap about Bird Boy. He starts to talk, but still has his eyes on the two. The Kings also leave, and Carter and Alexis are left alone.

AD: So what is it that is so important that you had to cause that scene?

CC: First of all, your big brother started that. I wanted to wish you luck on Wednesday. I mean, it’s going to take luck for you to beat me.

AD: Luck to beat you? How long did it take Folz to beat you? Wait…was it

CC: Hey, that isn’t…

AD: Oh yeah, 39 seconds. 39 seconds and you lost your world title.

CC: A technicality…something I won’t overlook on you. So let me get to my point…you can watch all the tapes you want, you can try and get all the info that bitch left for you but when it’s all said an done, nothing is going to stop me from getting my title back. I am the best this company has to offer, not Matt Folz, not Jared Mann, hell not even a Darling. Next time you see me, it will be in that ring, and when I’ve beaten you for the ump-teen time, then maybe I’ll get a little more respect from you, your brother, and the rest of the Darling family.

Alexis looks at him and just shakes her head…she goes to turn when he starts again…

CC: What’s going to happen Alexis, if you do beat me. Why did Jamie Folz give you all that stuff? Folz doesn’t like you…hell you’re the sister of one of his enemies. Why would he do that?

Alexis: Because he wants me to beat you so that he…

CC: Doesn’t want to face me Alexis…he’s scared, and he knows that when I beat you, I’ll be the favorite in the finals, and he will have to face me again. But what’s going to stop him Alexis, for giving other opponents tips to face you? He’s scared, and he’ll do anything to keep that title. It’s the only thing right now that makes him somebody. When he loses that title, no one is going to care about Matthew Folz…think about that when you’re studying tapes Alexis…think about that!

Carter smiles, and walks off. Alexis looks at him and starts to think for a bit, and then heads back to her section. She gets to Alex who stands up…

Alex: What was all of that?

Alexis: You know something brother…quit trying to protect me…I can take care of myself, and I can take care of Carter. You just worry about what bottle you’re going to drink out of next.

Her words to him seemed harsh, and Alex looks a bit shocked, along with the rest of the Darling camp. He looks at Fire who shrugs…

FW: At least she didn’t call you bird boy.


FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADE!

[BookerShark]

The plane has landed by now, and we fade into Matt and Jaime's suite. They're sitting on the couch and the World Champion is looking into the camera.

MF: Christian, do you know what the very first thought I had was when I was getting handcuffed? It wasn't "I hope my family isn't watching this". It wasn't "How am I going to get out of this?". It wasn't even "Shit, getting tazed stings like a motherfucker". No, my first thought was of you Christian. Specifically one of my favorite Pacino lines of all time "Where did you learn your trade, you stupid fucking cunt?"

You see Christian, and I say this with no disrespect towards our General Manager nor the American Justice system, but the law has no place here. This is the 1880's Old West. No, let me take that back. A better analogy is to say that we follow the Old Testament. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Now I could give a thousand examples, but I'll just limit it to my personal experiences. I break into Poe's locker room to deliver a message to his girlfriend, he puts me through a flaming table. I break LD's arm, Moose attacks me with a scalpel. Moose attacks me in a parking lot, I slam his ankle in a car door. I insult Fire in a promo, she attacks me after a match and nearly kills me. The New Guard ends Outback Jack's career and does he sue or call the police? No. Instead his children get revenge for him. Hell, even when the New Guard beat the shit out of Davin Moreland, he didn't whine and call the cops... and he's the same whiny motherfucker who used to complain about EVERY damn thing. Instead he rehabbed and at least tried to come back and get his revenge. I could keep going, but the point is this: When someone attacks you or humiliates you, you have two options: A. Beat the fuck out of him right back, or B. At the very least embarrass him in the ring. Now, I already know you don't have the talent to do the latter, but I at least thought you had the balls to try and do the former.

Regardless, no matter how much of a pussy it makes you, you did have the right to use the legal system. And through my attorney I did indeed plead guilty to one charge of simple assault. I had to pay a fine and agree to community service. Jaime has already called Fire and set up something with Covenant House. So you can count that as a victory, because me around kids.... ugh. But you're forgetting why I attacked you in the first place. And that was to get back something that was LEGALLY MINE TO BEGIN WITH. You can give all the promos you want about how it's your world, about how you are a King and the rest of us should bow to you, but let me ask you something . Who is OOWF World Heavyweight Champion? And you can't bitch about me ducking you, because you had a one on one shot at me for the Championship a few weeks ago. And instead of trying to win that match, you intentionally got yourself disqualified so you could steal the title belt. Good plan jackass, how'd that ultimately work out for you?

Oh, and while catching up on OOWF TV, I happened to see your conversation with Alexis. Allow me to clear this up for you: I prepared that stuff for Stan. I obviously underestimated Alexis because I didn't think she would win. Jaime gave that stuff to her not because we're afraid of you winning the Invitational, it's already been established you can't beat me. No, she gave that stuff to Alexis because she was pissed off you had me arrested and we both want to see you lose this week. Now if you somehow do manage to win the Invitational, I'll be more than happy to give you a wrestling lesson before you tap out. Unless and until you do though, I'm going to focus on real contenders.

Fade

[BookerShark]

*Local Wrestling Show*

Some local show in northern California is taking place and everyone's having a fun time when unknown entrance music to the local scene hits, but everyone who's tuned into the national scene perks up. The Pentatonix/Lindsey Stirling cover of Imagine Dragons "Radioactive" begins to play as the lights go out except for the entrance where a spotlight is illuminated. The fans who recognize the music begin chanting "ALEXIS DARLING clap clap clapclapclap." And then there she is. She steps out with her head looking down until the music hits the high point where she makes her way down the aisle. She's carrying something as well that can't really be seen just yet as she slides it into the ring and climbs in herself. She picks up the item before taking a perch on a turnbuckle. The music fades and the lights come back on...

Alexis: I'll make this quick for you guys here looking to enjoy a great night of action. I had to come out here to Yreka because god forbid the OOWF give time to the other Darling.

The crowd is trying to get a read on Alexis' mood.

I'm not here to confuse anyone but I had something that needed to be said and this is as good a place as any, isn't it? This here, that I hold in my hand is a binder of Christian Carter match recaps and everything there is to know about him. Created by the current OOWF World Heavyweight Champion Matt Folz and given to me by his wife. Seems like a good gesture right. Helps me out in my next match. Would allow me to move on to the final four of the OOWF Invitational. I could look through this and find out every secret that Folz thinks he's found out about Carter. True, he didn't make it for me because the truth is he didn't think I'd beat his former partner.

So, here's what I have to say to Matt Folz. FUCK YOU and your binder.

Alexis tosses the binder into the crowd.

I know it's been said before by my brother and me. But I'm a motherfucking Darling. I don't want nor need your help Matty. I'm Alexis Darling. If there's anything to know about Christian Carter...I knew it 6 months before he even showed up in this company. There's a reason why I was the one who brought DEA and Run DLP together. There's a reason why I was the factor that got Alexander his big breaks in NOAH and here in the OOWF. There's a reason why when I put my mind to achieving a goal, the OOWF shakes because they know it can and will happen. I'm the most manipulative and cunning bitch this company has ever seen and if there's a weakness to exploit in Carter's repertoire, I've already figured out the 5 best ways to beat him.

I am always thinking 10 steps ahead of every possible result and consequence and yet people continue to underestimate me. Stan Fulton did that this past week and that's why he's stuck trying to find a new direction and I am advancing another round. If Carter wants to do that this week, he'll be the one wondering what went wrong and I'll be one step closer. And as I continue to get closer, if Matt Folz wants to underestimate me..it won't be a Suicide King or even the King of the World as my brother likes to come out to the ring as, it'll be a Queen who is the next OOWF World Champion.

I am and always have been Alexis Darling. And I am the one who pulls the strings. Booyah, bitches!

*Fade*

[BookerShark]

Christian Carter sits in his hotel room watching OOWF-TV. Alexis Darling comes out to do her promo and finishes...Carter turns the TV off with nothing more than a smile on his face.

"That a girl..."

FAAAAAAAADE

[BookerShark]

*Jose Reyna sits on top of a gargoyle that is hanging high off a building. Jose wears a trench coat as he sits in the rain.*


Jose: *See's OOWF Camera* Dom... Dani... Prepare to meet your doom. No one can escape the inevitable.

People Die... Beauty Fades... Love Changes... And the Suicide Kings Will Always Be Champions.

[BookerShark]

We have made it to Salmon, CA. Fire is sitting in catering, studying what appears to be a Davin Moreland Binder on Chris Evans (TM), when suddenly Ecosystem comes out of nowhere and swings one leg over the back of the chair directly in front of her and sits down, positively giddy with excitement.

Eco: I've got it!

FW: *sighs without looking up* What.

Eco: How I'm going to save your marriage again!

FW: *looking up* What?

Eco: Save your marriage again!

FW: Yer......wait...when was the first time?

Eco: You know....Trinity and stuff....it doesn't matter, you need me to do it again for you, and I know just the way!

FW: Juni....

Eco: It will also make Mai happy.

FW: Can we start at the beginning....When did you save my marriage the first time?

Eco: You recall when we had our own little family going in Trinity?

FW: No, no I don't, Eco. Most of it is completely blocked out from my memory, thank gods.

Eco: Right, well, as a result of that, you and Alex realized that you were meant to be together. You're welcome!

FW: So....you got Tytan to pile drive me onto concrete, nearly killing me--

Eco: You flatlined.

FW: I know...

Eco: TWICE!

FW: I KNOW! Whisked me away to the misty place--

Eco: Japan.

FW: --without letting my family know where I was.

Eco: You needed to recover in peace.

FW: Then hypnotized and drugged me to be loyal only to you--

Eco: To give you a stable environment for your psychological traumas to heal.

FW: --by making me kidnap and torture everyone I care about--

Eco: INCLUDING your spouse, who had realized just what it meant to not have you in his life and came to your rescue..

FW: You did all that to save my marriage.

Eco: Well...not at first....

FW: ....

Eco: We've gone over this before...if it hadn't been for me, you and Alex would have drifted apart eventually then, knowing your tempers, disintegrated in a messy, messy, and probably violent divorce. So...you're welcome.

Fire can't figure out how to respond to this, so just shakes her head as if to clear it all out.

FW: Whatever. So what is this new idea?

Eco: Simple. I beat Alex Wednesday night. Marriage saved!

FW: ..... WHAT?

Eco: Lisa....

FW: Don't.

Eco: Have you looked at the brackets?

FW: Yes, I have Cubbie--

Eco: No....after Cubbie, when you beat him...You could EASILY be facing Alexander in the finals.

FW: ...Oh...I hadn't seen that. Still, I don't see how--

Eco: Lisa, Lisa, Lis--

FW: Don't make me ask you again.

Eco: Fine. Fire. You do know why you and Alex don't face each other often in the ring, right?

FW: Well, we're in two different divisions usually and--

Eco: No, Fire...the two of you are so competitive--

FW: We would tear the place up, Juni, it'd be fantastic. Ratings would be through the roof.

Eco: Yes. And you would each do whatever was necessary to win, right?

FW: Of course.

Eco: Including potentially dangerous, potentially career-ending moves?

FW: Well....

Eco: He'd target those ribs and whatever other weak spots he knows...you'd go after his weaknesses...I mean, it's not like you don't know each others bod--

FW: Hey.....

Eco: Fine, fine...Do you think, really, that if he ran your ribs into the ring post over and over and over, knowing full well, that would incapacitate you....you could still look at him the same over morning coffee?

FW: ...

Eco: ...

FW: ...

Eco: I thought so. So....I will do you a favor and beat your husband Wednesday, and thus save your marriage. Again, I say...you're welcome.

FW: Juni...I have seen how you are beating people these days.

Eco: ...

Eco seems to be uncomfortable suddenly with the look Fire is giving him.

FW: I know I've not shown it recently, as I'm trying to keep the rage down to a dull roar. But you also know how I feel about people messing with those I...

Eco: Love?

FW: .....care about.

Eco: So sad that you just can't say it. Let me guess....you'll flay me a live and make a kimono out of my skin?

Fire smiles.

FW: That WOULD be delightful. But no....then you'd be meeting ME in the finals. Do you remember what happened last time we were in the ring?

Eco: Yes! I know this one! You set me on fire.

FW: Accidentally.

Eco: You watched me burn and did nothing to help.

FW: No cheating. If you beat him....and that's a big if....you'll do it the right way.

Eco: We shall see--

FW: And if you do anything to hurt him at all....

Eco: What? No...perish the thought....that would be the very OPPOSITE of my intent here! Although he still holds a bit of a grudge about that whole other incident, so I feel I would be justified in defending myself.

FW: Whatever....I'm not worried about it....I have Evans to deal with before I start thinking about finals anyway.

Eco: Pssht....it's Evans...you got this.

FW: Maybe. But, he could get lucky. I'm not interested in looking past him just yet.

Eco: Well, be that as it may, I still intend to defeat Alex and save your--

FW: Okay, okay...

Ecosystem gets up to walks away.

FW: Juni?

He turns around.

Eco: Yes, Fire?

FW: Why do you even care?

Eco smiles and opens his mouth as if to say something, but then appears to be struck speechless. He stands there, confused for a bit, before smiling, turning, and walking away. Fire just shakes her head, chalking it up to mere Ecosystem-silliness, and goes back to studying her binder.

[BookerShark]

*GM Nate Corbitt is sitting across a table from consultants Bob Slydell and Bob Porter*

Bob Slydell: I'd like to move us right along to a Justin Sane. Now we had a chance to meet this young man, and boy that's just a straight shooter with heavyweight champion written all over him.

GM Nate: Yeah...well...about that...I'm going to have to go ahead and disagree with you there...

*Suddenly we are in the Destroyitarium. Daniella has thrown water in the face of DK, who had fallen asleep while watching figure skating*

Dee: I know it's not your favorite sport, but can you at least pretend to be interested?

DK: Apparently not. But I'm not the only one. Check out this thread on Facebook.

*DK shows Daniella his phone*

Dee: Oh, so "Cam" agrees with you. Personally I think that BVA guy makes a lot more sense. And why are you friends with those guys, anyways?

DK: Long story; nevermind. When's hockey on?

[BookerShark]

**Miranda Williams steps out of the Darling Luxury Suites and runs in to SFJ#47.**

SFJ#47: “Miranda, this week you are teaming with Power to face Banned from Everywhere. How did you two end up teaming together?”

M: “We’re old friends actually - known each other for years. Our match this week is just the first step in our plan to dominate the OOWF Tag Team division.”

SFJ#47: “Really?”

M: “No, I‘ve barely met her. Power and I are teaming because GM The Nate decided it was a good idea. I’m looking forward to it. She’s a fantastic wrestler, and I think we’ll be able to mesh really well - assuming of course that her mind is on the match.”

SFJ#47: “Are you concerned it won’t be?”

M: “From what I’ve seen, Power doesn’t have much interest in anything that doesn’t get her closer to a match with her sister.”

SFJ#47: “…has it occurred to you that she might see this as a step in that direction?”

M: “You mean turning on me to get my father’s, and therefore the Saints’, attention? It’s crossed my mind. I can’t see it though, for three reasons. First, she already has a path to the match she wants. Second, Dad and I aren’t exactly sentimental in that way. He’d be far more likely to let me handle a situation my own way.”

SFJ#47: “And the third reason?”

M: “If she does decide to try something, I will handle it - the way only a Williams can.”

<fade>

[BookerShark]

Mai Muyo is playing violin from the balcony in a church, singing along with the choir as the congregation recesses post-Mass.

Mai (w/ choir): "We are sons of the morning...we are daughters of day...The One who has loved us...has brightened our way!

The Lord of all kindness...has called us to be...a light for all people..to set their hearts free!"

The choir finishes "City of God" and Mai gets up, shaking hands with the choir, leaving them the violin, and finally heading down the steps to the priest.

Mai: Thanks so much for letting me play! It's been a long time.

Priest: Thank you so much! Honestly, I'm embarrassed to say, but when I asked if you played violin at the bottom of your email, it was a bit of a...well, you know...a politically incorrect joke.

Mai cocks her head, confused.

Priest: A lot of the young Asian women in our congregation, their parents made them play violin as a child...

The priest sees that Mai has never heard this stereotype before.

...I'm sorry, it was silly. Would you like to come down for coffee with the church?

Mai: Oh, I don't think I should...I mean, I'm not a big celebrity by any means, but some of them might know me, and I wouldn't want to distract...

A little girl runs up to Mai, and hugs her leg. Her mom comes up to her.

Mom: Dear, don't bother her when she's talking to the priest.

Girl: (holding up her CCD workbook) Can you sign my church book?

Mai: Um -

Girl: PLEASE?

Priest: She'll be downstairs shortly, just give us one moment.

The mom and daughter proceed to the basement.

Mai: I really can't.

Priest: Mai, it's exactly what I said to you in confession. There's a difference between staying humble and hiding your light under a bushel. There's nothing arrogant about admitting that people know who you are, and using that platform to glorify God.

Mai: But to want to be and stay champion as much as I do...I'm wrestling Tommy Wilder this week, and he's a great guy. He'd be a great example to kids. Stan Fulton, we've had problems, but if he wants my title after all he's done for me, should I stand in his way?

Priest: That little girl ran up to you, not Tommy or Stan, because you're setting an example for her both in this church and in the ring. I don't pretend to understand wrestling, who's "good," who's "bad." Those are things for God to judge. But so long as you keep God first in your heart - as long as you glorify Him for your success and use that success for His ends - then you have nothing to be ashamed of. You need to be free of all anxiety, and be the champion that little girl wants you to be.

Mai: Okay. Okay. I can do that.

Priest: That doesn't mean you can wear the belt to Mass, though!

Mai gives the priest a playful shove as he laughs, and both head to the basement.

FADE

[BookerShark]

~~~ We find Power walking out of OOWF Catering, LLC and heading down The Hallway (TM). She passes a stack of crates and hears an all-too familiar cackle. She turn to find.. who else, her sister. ~~~

Chloe: Little Miss Goody-Two-Shoes.

Power: Back off Chloe. You will get what is coming to you.. MmMMph

~~~ She never finishes her sentence, as Moosehead Jack blasts her from behind with Happy Deth Bat IV. From out of nowhere, the Draculs appear and join moose in kicking and stomping Power into a bloody mess.

THere is a distinct 'ping' noise, and Vlad Dracul collapses to the floor. Behind him, we see Chad Madison, holding his aluminum bat. No sooner than we see that, another 'ping' echos out, and Tavian is out like a light. Chloe turns and goes after Zane Myers with her branding iron. Moose sneers and launches himself at Chad and they tumble to the floor using each other's faces as punching bags. Radu starts kicking Power even harder, only to have his legs swept out from under him by Miranda Williams, who curbstomps him into the floor & keeps him out of the fracus with a rear naked choke.

Both Chad and Moose are bloody quickly, and Chloe and Zane have managed to disarm each toher and are trading blows as well. Bridgette appears in the distance and freezes then takes off the other direction.

Chad sends Moose into the stack of crates, then misses a dive and Moose sends him into the concrete wall. Moose grabs shards of wood and tries to jam it into Chad's eye unsuccessfully. Zane has overpowered Chloe and has her pinned behind a dumpster when Tavian hits him from behind with an elbow strike. Chloe jumps out from behind the dumpster and slams Zane's head into it.

The Hallway is suddenly flooded with Security from all directions. The Draculs, Moose & Chloe are led to one end of the hall by medics while Chad, Miranda, Zane & Power are treated on site. Chad & Power are in the worst shape of the bunch. Bridgette kneels beside Zane

Bridgette: Are you Ok?

Zane: I will be.

Miranda: That was fun

~~~ Chad and Zane both give her odd looks ~~~

Power: I didn't ask.... I don't want your help

Miranda: You ARE my partner this week. I really hate wrestling handicap matches if I can help it.

Zane: Power, Edra, whatever you want to be called now, This wasn't about you.

Power: I know I know, you're whole "White Hat" Thing. just leave me out of it.

Chad: Trust Me, we didn't do this for you, we did it because it was the right thing to do.

Miranda: Moose being there didn't hurt

Chad: No, it didn't. Any chance we have to even the odds with that maniac we will take.

Bridgette: I'm afraid of what will happen on Wednesday

Zane: It won't be pretty.

Chad: Whatever happens, it will be on the heads of the Saints. They Messed With The Bull.

[BookerShark]

We come up in the Destroyatorium, where Daniella and DK are trying to explain the finer points of curling to Danny. Smiles are all around and everyone seems to be in good spirits. Everyone except Victor Deniro, who sits slumped in a back booth and untouched drink in front of him, staring intently at the others. Ashley walks up and sits across from him.

Ash: Penny for your thoughts Vic?

Victor doesn't respond, lost in his own thoughts. Ashley reaches in front of him and snaps her fingers drawing his attention.

Ash: You okay Vic.

DVD: Yeah, I'm fine, why?

Ash: Well, one, you are staring a whole in the back of Danny's head, and two, this beer has been sitting here for a half an hour without you touching it. We tend to not allow that kind of alcohol abuse here.

Vic looks down noticing the glass as if for the first time.

DVD: Sorry, I've had a lot on my mind lately.

Ash: Then share.

Victor shakes his head no, and reaches for his walking cane, but Ashley grabs and pulls it away. Victor shoots her an angry look.

Ash: Sorry Vic, I wasn't asking, I was telling. You are barely around anymore, and when you are, you are distant. That's not good. We care about you. Danny thinks you need your space, but I think you just need some tough love, so this is it. Spill.

Victor looks like he is going to get angry, but then his face softens and he lets out a sigh and leans back, and he looks tired.

DVD: I don't know anymore babe. It seems like it was one threat after another for a while, and we were never ready, and now I look and the twins and Danny, they seem to take it all with stride, but all I see is another threat. Moose keeps doing whatever he can to keep Danny away from the title, Ghoshthead has his strange obsession, and the list of guys the Murphy's like is much smaller than those they have lingering issues with. I feel like if I let down my guard for even a moment, someone will get hurt.

Ash: Well don't. There are threats yes, but we have survived worse. I remember dragging your nearly lifeless body out of here after being shot. I remember Danny beaten into a near coma by Moose and then the new guard, and so much more.

DVD: Aren't you proving my point babe?

Ash: If you would let me continue....I also remember watching the joy on Danny's face when him and Jack won the tag titles. I remember you guys taking lobo to drive a forklift on the roof. I remember the first time you took Lexie on a date.

Victor actually blushes a little at this one.

Ash: We have had bad times, but we have also had a lot of good. You take the bad in stride, and you enjoy the good while you can. With all the other things on his plate, I don't think Folz is looking to make another enemy with Danny, so I'm thinking you don't have to be as worried about threats this week.

Ashley hands him his walking cane.

Ash: So go join them, and enjoy the good.

Victor takes the cane and smiles before limping over to join the others in their Olympic watching. Ashley leans back and smiles.

Ash: yeah, I'm good.

FADE

[BookerShark]

*Destroyatorium*

The members of Drink & Destroy are continuing their watching of the Olympics and totally enjoying themselves. Spencer is sitting at a table with Alex and Fire having a drink and enjoying casual conversation. Ashley is still serving drinks when the door swings open and everyone turns to look since it is a wrestling company. Everyone gets back to what they were doing when see it's Alexis. She heads on over to the D&D group pointedly ignoring the other table. She taps Victor on the shoulder.

DVD: Hey, I was just thinking about you.

Alexis: *slightly smiling* Good thoughts I hope.

DVD: Of course.

Alexis: Good. Can we talk for a minute?

DVD: Sure thing.

Alexis and Victor head to the table he was occupying a few minutes ago. Alexis starts to say something a few times and then stops before she gets started.

DVD: What's wrong Lex?

Alexis: I've had a lot going on.

DVD: I've noticed and I should have been a better listener but I've had my own things.

Alexis: Oh, I know. I'm not mad at you. I want you to know that.

DVD: Um, okay...what's going on?

Alexis: You remember that thing I helped you out with a few months back?

DVD: *looking down* Yea.

Alexis: Remember how I didn't ask questions and I just did it because you asked for my help?

DVD: *nervously* Yea.

Alexis: Good. Always remember that. And know that what has to happen next has nothing to do with you or us. But it's just something that needs to be done.

DVD: What are you talking about?

Alexis: No questions Vic. Just know and remember. And remember what you know about me.

Alexis gets up and walks over to Victor's side of the table and plants a deep kiss on him before shaking her head and walking out of the Destroyatorium. The rest of the bar hoots and hollers, but Victor looks concerned as we...


*Fade*