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INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - HOLSTON, PENNSYLVANIA - MONDAY EVENING
We open up inside of the Steel Mill Auditorium in Holston, Pennsylvania with an wide shot of the empty arena.
We hear the opening chords of "Lunatic Fringe" by Red Ryder. What follows is a series of shots setting the tone of a company preparing for its inaugural show:
AT THE ANNOUNCER'S TABLE
The Wrestletown commentary team of GUY REYNOLDS and JESSE BARNES sit at the announcer's table at ringside, comparing notes.
IN THE BACKSTAGE DRESSING ROOM
Ring announcer MEADOW LEIGH sits in a chair, while a team of makeup artists and hair stylists work toward on getting her ready.
IN THE BACKSTAGE LOCKER ROOM
Backstage correspondent DARNELL WASHINGTON is getting changed.
IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM
Head of Production RUSSELL BRADFORD sits among his team in the production room, headphones on his head, looking out through a large glass wall at the arena and ring down below. They are surrounded by switchboards and sound equipment and multiple monitors.
IN THE RING
Referee Caesar Dominguez is checking the ropes.
AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE
Herds of fans converge at the front gate, all making their way toward the turnstyles leading into the arena.
Finally, we,
We hear the opening chords of "Lunatic Fringe" by Red Ryder. What follows is a series of shots setting the tone of a company preparing for its inaugural show:
AT THE ANNOUNCER'S TABLE
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The Wrestletown commentary team of GUY REYNOLDS and JESSE BARNES sit at the announcer's table at ringside, comparing notes.
IN THE BACKSTAGE DRESSING ROOM
Ring announcer MEADOW LEIGH sits in a chair, while a team of makeup artists and hair stylists work toward on getting her ready.
IN THE BACKSTAGE LOCKER ROOM
Backstage correspondent DARNELL WASHINGTON is getting changed.
IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM
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Head of Production RUSSELL BRADFORD sits among his team in the production room, headphones on his head, looking out through a large glass wall at the arena and ring down below. They are surrounded by switchboards and sound equipment and multiple monitors.
IN THE RING
Referee Caesar Dominguez is checking the ropes.
AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE
Herds of fans converge at the front gate, all making their way toward the turnstyles leading into the arena.
Finally, we,
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - BACK STAGE CONFERENCE ROOM - CONTINUOUS
We are witness to a last minute strategy meeting with our Wrestletown Team. At the head of the table is the man who has brought professional wrestling to Holston, Pennsylvania-- the dean of reality television and the founder of Wrestletown, DEAN WILLARD.
On the the right side of the table sits Wrestletown General Manager and former Holston Huskies wrestling coach BOBBY MCVEIGH.
Next to Bobby sits Director of Public Relations SAMANTHA PAVAK.
On the left side of the table sits Assistant General Manager CLAYTON COBB.
Next to him sits the Director of the Hardcore Division IAN ECHO.
Each member of the team have notes in front of them. Next to Willard is a large whiteboard that is devoted to a chart of the evening's events. It is a mess, and illegible, filled with graphs and words circled and arrows directing words to other slots which are crossed out and replaced with other words.
Everyone looks pretty tense.
DEAN WILLARD
Okay, so the Mayor is going to open the
show with some welcoming remarks. From there--
BOBBY MCVEIGH
I really think we want to open with C.J.
Clayton Cobb chucks his pencil on his notepad in frustration and sits back.
CLAYTON COBB
Here we go again.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
C.J. Nucifora is the pride of this town.
He's the "Holston Hope," Clay. He is the
one who everyone out these wants to see.
He's the "Holston Hope," Clay. He is the
one who everyone out these wants to see.
CLAYTON COBB
Yeah, that's great. Only C.J. Nucifora has not signed
to wrestle for Wrestletown. He's Olympics. You said
it yourself. The man is passing through, and he's be
out of town and forgotten by tomorrow morning. I
say we open with Marty Sunshine and his crew.
to wrestle for Wrestletown. He's Olympics. You said
it yourself. The man is passing through, and he's be
out of town and forgotten by tomorrow morning. I
say we open with Marty Sunshine and his crew.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Marty Sunshine doesn't know
the first thing about Holston--
the first thing about Holston--
CLAYTON COBB
Marty Sunshine knows how to do something that not a
single one of your former Husky State Champions know
how to do, and that is use a mic, work a crowd, okay?
There's more going on here than take downs and cradles.
single one of your former Husky State Champions know
how to do, and that is use a mic, work a crowd, okay?
There's more going on here than take downs and cradles.
Bobby throws his hands in the air.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Give me a break.
CLAYTON COBB
Marty Sunshine can work a mic. Carter Hayes can
work a mic. Hell, give Priscilla Price five minutes
with the crowd and she'll have this place worked up
into a frenzy-- and I mean that as a good thing.
work a mic. Hell, give Priscilla Price five minutes
with the crowd and she'll have this place worked up
into a frenzy-- and I mean that as a good thing.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
I just don't understand the prudence in
rewarding someone with more air time
just because he happens to be an asshole.
And that, right there, is your fundamental problem--
that you don't understand that most basic concept:
drama sells, and assholes usually equal drama.
DEAN WILLARD
Alright, enough.
Ian Echo raises his hand. He is a young, frail man with seemingly harmless features, but there is something dangerously menacing about his quiet demeanor.
BOBBY MCVEIGHDEAN WILLARD
Yes Ian-- you don't need
to raise your hand.
IAN ECHO
Yes, if you would indulge me for a
moment, perhaps we might open with
my plans for the hardcore division.
Yes Ian-- you don't need
to raise your hand.
IAN ECHO
Yes, if you would indulge me for a
moment, perhaps we might open with
my plans for the hardcore division.
Oh, for the love of God!
CLAYTON COBB
I actually like that idea better
than opening with C.J. Nucifora.
All eyes turn to Dean Willard-- the final word in Wrestletown. He sits back in his chair, tapping his pen as hie considers the right move.
MEADOW LEIGHDEAN WILLARD
Alright, we're gonna open with Marty
and company. Clayton, go prep them.
Clayton clenches his fists in victory.Alright, we're gonna open with Marty
and company. Clayton, go prep them.
CLAYTON COBB
Yes.
DEAN WILLARD
Now if everyone will clear the
room, I'd like a word with Bobby
JESSE BARNES
I don't know that to be true, but what I do know is
that reality television tycoon Dean Willard has invested
a lot of time and resources into this little town-- a fan
of the sport and of this town's undying support for its
home grown athletes, as they attempt to make the transition
from amateur wrestling to the real deal, and compete
against some of the top names this sport has to offer.
DEAN WILLARD
Now if everyone will clear the
room, I'd like a word with Bobby
Clayton and Ian rise, make their way out of the room. Bobby and Samantha remain. Dean looks to Samantha.
DEAN WILLARD
You too, Sam.
Samantha looks to Dean, and then to Bobby. Begrudgingly, she rises, turning to Bobby as she leaves.
Bobby nods and Samantha leaves, shutting the door behind her. Only Bobby McVeigh and Dean Willard remain.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - EVENING
We hear the opening guitar riff of Guns and Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" as we move to a jam packed arena. There is electricity in the air as the lights dim and the fans spring to their feet. This crowd is deafening, welcoming the entrance of Wrestletown Ring Announcer MEADOW LEIGH as a spotlight traces her steps through the curtain into the arena area, down the runway, toward the ring.
While we await Ms. Leigh's arrival in the ring, we move down to the announcer's table at ringside and pick up with the Wrestletown commentary team of "Outlaw" Jesse Barnes and Guy Reynolds.
SAMANTHA PAVAK
I'll see you out there, okay?
BOBBY MCVEIGH
What are we doing here, Dean?
DEAN WILLARD
We're putting on a wrestling show.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
But what kind of show?
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - EVENING
We hear the opening guitar riff of Guns and Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" as we move to a jam packed arena. There is electricity in the air as the lights dim and the fans spring to their feet. This crowd is deafening, welcoming the entrance of Wrestletown Ring Announcer MEADOW LEIGH as a spotlight traces her steps through the curtain into the arena area, down the runway, toward the ring.
While we await Ms. Leigh's arrival in the ring, we move down to the announcer's table at ringside and pick up with the Wrestletown commentary team of "Outlaw" Jesse Barnes and Guy Reynolds.
JESSE BARNES
Hello everybody, I'm "The Outlaw" Jesse Barnes,
alongside Guy Reynolds, and we are inside of the
Steel Mill Auditorium in Holston, Pennsylvania-- the
home of Holston Huskies wrestling and Wrestletown.
alongside Guy Reynolds, and we are inside of the
Steel Mill Auditorium in Holston, Pennsylvania-- the
home of Holston Huskies wrestling and Wrestletown.
GUY REYNOLDS
Let me say this, Jesse, coming into town you get the
feeling that this town takes its wrestling seriously. I
mean, not that there seems to be anything else to do
around here except drink beer in cornfields and tip
cows, but from what I understand everyone and their
sister has at one time or another either been a wrestler
for the Holston Huskies, or has slept with one.
feeling that this town takes its wrestling seriously. I
mean, not that there seems to be anything else to do
around here except drink beer in cornfields and tip
cows, but from what I understand everyone and their
sister has at one time or another either been a wrestler
for the Holston Huskies, or has slept with one.
JESSE BARNES
I don't know that to be true, but what I do know is
that reality television tycoon Dean Willard has invested
a lot of time and resources into this little town-- a fan
of the sport and of this town's undying support for its
home grown athletes, as they attempt to make the transition
from amateur wrestling to the real deal, and compete
against some of the top names this sport has to offer.
Our attention is directed to ring announcer MEADOW LEIGH, standing inside the ring, a mic firmly rested in her hand.
MEADOW LEIGH
Ladies and gentleman. Here is the
mayor of Holston-- Mayor Hank Murdoch!
Suddenly, we hear a huge POP from the crowd. All eyes turn to the runway, where beloved Holston Mayor HENRY "HANK" MURDOCH makes his way toward the ring.
The mayor sets himself up int he center of the ring. He has the mic in hand.
A big reaction from the crowd draws a smile to the mayor, and he waits for a lull to continue.
Another nice response from those in the stands.
Inside the ring, Meadow Leigh stands in the center of the ring, all done up, mic in hand.
JESSE BARNES
Well here comes Holston's patriarch,
Mayor Henry "Hank" Murdoch, and oh
how these people love their mayor.
Mayor Henry "Hank" Murdoch, and oh
how these people love their mayor.
GUY REYNOLDS
This absolutely baffles me, Jesse.
Hank Murdoch has been the mayor of
Holston for almost forty years. How
do you trust a man who stays in power
for that long. Where's the democracy!?!
Hank Murdoch has been the mayor of
Holston for almost forty years. How
do you trust a man who stays in power
for that long. Where's the democracy!?!
JESSE BARNES
Mayor Murdoch gets voted in time and
time again, and for good reason. He
has been good to the people of this
town, and they appreciate his down
to earth, approachable persona.
time again, and for good reason. He
has been good to the people of this
town, and they appreciate his down
to earth, approachable persona.
HANK MURDOCH
Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to Wrestletown!
Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to Wrestletown!
A big reaction from the crowd draws a smile to the mayor, and he waits for a lull to continue.
HANK MURDOCH
You known, in my near forty years as mayor
of this town, and my near seventy years as
a resident of this town, one thing has always
rang true about Holston, Pennsylvania, and
that is this-- the people of Holston are the
most passionate people in the world, and when
they band together, anything is possible!
You known, in my near forty years as mayor
of this town, and my near seventy years as
a resident of this town, one thing has always
rang true about Holston, Pennsylvania, and
that is this-- the people of Holston are the
most passionate people in the world, and when
they band together, anything is possible!
Another nice response from those in the stands.
HANK MURDOCH
Whether it's the town banding together
to build the town's landmark water tower
in 1985, or the emergence of the Holston
Huskies as a wrestling dynasty, this town
truly knows the true meaning of community!
to build the town's landmark water tower
in 1985, or the emergence of the Holston
Huskies as a wrestling dynasty, this town
truly knows the true meaning of community!
The ovation continues.
HANK MURDOCH
And I know that having this wrestling promotion
come to town is a major transition, but I also
know that we will meet this challenge head on,
and that the good folks of Holston will welcome
all newcomers to our town with open arms. And
as always, whether you are new to this town, or
a lifelong resident, if you have any questions
or concerns, my doors are always op--
Hank is interrupted by the sounds of "Bossy" by Kellis, and all eyes once again turn to the runway, where newly signed hot commodity "QUEEN B" BIANCA DAVIS struts her stuff, headed in the direction of the ring. And I know that having this wrestling promotion
come to town is a major transition, but I also
know that we will meet this challenge head on,
and that the good folks of Holston will welcome
all newcomers to our town with open arms. And
as always, whether you are new to this town, or
a lifelong resident, if you have any questions
or concerns, my doors are always op--
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Would you look at this-- Bianca Davis is
in the building and it seems like she has
no qualms about interrupting the mayor.
in the building and it seems like she has
no qualms about interrupting the mayor.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Well, in all fairness, Jesse, the
mayor did just say his door was
always open to anyone with concerns.
mayor did just say his door was
always open to anyone with concerns.
The crowd does not know what to make of Bianca, but her attitude quickly helps the fans to fill in the blanks. It's one thing that she absolutely refuses to slap hands with any of the fans who line the railing that abuts the runway; it's complete another thing that she is carrying a can of Fabreze with her and is spraying it toward the crowd, while holding her nose.
And just like that, Wrestletown has its first unanimous heckle, as the fan's chant "What a Bitch! What a Bitch!" over and over.
Meanwhile, the Mayor watches this blonde bombshell step into the ring, not quite sure of what to make of her. Nevertheless, she shoots her a friendly, welcoming smile, and holds his hand out.
Bianca just stares at him for a moment, before begrudgingly, she shakes his hand. She does little to mask her repulsion, and immediately reaches into her small handbag and pulls out a tiny bottle of Purell Hand Sanitizer.
The Mayor is shaking his head.
Bianca chuckles for a moment.
Bianca steps closer to the Mayor and seductively takes hold of his tie, before picking a piece of lint off of it and flicking it away.
The crowd takes serious exception with Bianca's offer, and let their feelings be known. Mayor Murdoch holds his hand up to the crowd to settle them.
The fans back the Mayor with a loud POP. Bianca looks stunned by the interruption.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
I think you need to have
your eyes checked, Guy.
Hope is battering Bianca in the corner with elbows and knees. She whips Queen B into the opposite corner and catches her with a flying head scissors as Davis bounces off of the turnbuckle.
Hope springs to her feet and is riling the fans up, while Bianca is wincing on the floor, holding her back.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - CONFERENCE ROOM
Dean Willard and Bobby McVeigh are still engaged in their discussion.
It takes a moment, but ultimately Bobby nods in agreement.
Suddenly, Samantha Pavak bursts into the conference room. She seems very excited.
Samantha moves toward the conference table.
Samantha picks up the television remote control on the conference room table and points it toward the large screen television on the wall. She clicks a button.
The television turns on, and we are immediately treated on the screen to the action that is taking place, in real time, just down the hall. Hope Murdoch is on the top rope and dives off, connecting with a beautiful missile dropkick on Bianca Davis and sending the Queen B through the ropes, crashing to the outside.
And just like that, Wrestletown has its first unanimous heckle, as the fan's chant "What a Bitch! What a Bitch!" over and over.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Well that is certainly no
way to ingratiate yourself
with the fans, Guy.
way to ingratiate yourself
with the fans, Guy.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
I don't see what the big deal is.
She's just trying to freshen
things up around here. It's a
public service if you ask me.
She's just trying to freshen
things up around here. It's a
public service if you ask me.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Well the fans certainly don't
think so, as they are all
over the case of the Queen B.
think so, as they are all
over the case of the Queen B.
Bianca walks up the steps of the ring, and enters the ring between the top two ropes. She has a look of disgust over her surroundings, while trying to maintain an air cordiality.
Meanwhile, the Mayor watches this blonde bombshell step into the ring, not quite sure of what to make of her. Nevertheless, she shoots her a friendly, welcoming smile, and holds his hand out.
MAYOR MURDOCH
Hello young lady, I am Mayor
Murdoch, but you can call me Hank.
Murdoch, but you can call me Hank.
The Mayor is shaking his head.
MAYOR MURDOCH
What is it that I can do for you?
BIANCA DAVIS
I am Queen Bianca Davis, and
you may call me Queen Bianca
Davis-- or Queen B for short.
you may call me Queen Bianca
Davis-- or Queen B for short.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Oh give me a break.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Hold on, Jesse. Let's hear
what she has to say.
what she has to say.
Bianca steps closer to the Mayor and seductively takes hold of his tie, before picking a piece of lint off of it and flicking it away.
BIANCA DAVIS
And it's not what you can do for me,
my dear Mayor, but what Queen B can
do for you and the town of Holston.
my dear Mayor, but what Queen B can
do for you and the town of Holston.
MAYOR MURDOCH
And what would that be, my queen?
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
I don't think that Bianca is picking
up on the Mayor's condescension, Guy.
up on the Mayor's condescension, Guy.
BIANCA DAVIS
I am here to class up this entire town,
to serve as a role model for all of
your young female population on how
to carry oneself in a sophisticated
and dignified manner.
to serve as a role model for all of
your young female population on how
to carry oneself in a sophisticated
and dignified manner.
MAYOR MURDOCH
Well that's quite a generous
offer, Miss-- I'm sorry-- Queen B.
offer, Miss-- I'm sorry-- Queen B.
BIANCA DAVIS
You're quite welcome. Now understand,
mayor-- this is no overnight project.
I have my work cut out for me. I mean,
I can't find a single four start restaurant
or five star hotel within thirty miles
of this...landfill. Not a single mall or
outlet, I haven't seen a single Louis Vuitton
or Chanel bag, and there is not a Spa anywhere!
And your poor town is suffering as a result. I
mean, hello, ladies-- 1983 has called and
wants its hairstyles back. And another thing--
mayor-- this is no overnight project.
I have my work cut out for me. I mean,
I can't find a single four start restaurant
or five star hotel within thirty miles
of this...landfill. Not a single mall or
outlet, I haven't seen a single Louis Vuitton
or Chanel bag, and there is not a Spa anywhere!
And your poor town is suffering as a result. I
mean, hello, ladies-- 1983 has called and
wants its hairstyles back. And another thing--
MAYOR MURDOCH
Hold it right there, young lady.
MAYOR MURDOCH
I've held my tongue long enough because
I thought that humoring you was the polite
thing that a host should do for his guests.
But I will not stand here and tolerate your
ridicule of this fine community. Now we here
in Holston may not know fashion or anything of
that sort. We are not Handbagtown, or SpaTown,
or LuxuryTown-- we are Wrestletown. So if it
is a five star hotel you are looking for, I'm
sorry, but I cannot help you. But if it is a
scrap that you're looking for, well that's
something that I can help you with; and in
fact, I think I have just the opponent for you.
I thought that humoring you was the polite
thing that a host should do for his guests.
But I will not stand here and tolerate your
ridicule of this fine community. Now we here
in Holston may not know fashion or anything of
that sort. We are not Handbagtown, or SpaTown,
or LuxuryTown-- we are Wrestletown. So if it
is a five star hotel you are looking for, I'm
sorry, but I cannot help you. But if it is a
scrap that you're looking for, well that's
something that I can help you with; and in
fact, I think I have just the opponent for you.
Just then, the opening guitar riff of Tom Petty's "American Girl" hums through the speakers and at once, the fans are on their feet, singing, dancing, and having a great old time, as a Holston favorite emerges from the back area onto the runway.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
And look who he has picked as
an opponent-- it's his very own
niece, former Holston Husky
varsity 103 pounder, Hope Murdoch!
Hope wastes no time climbing into the ring and getting right in Bianca's face.
A "Kick her ass!" breaks out.
Hope smiles. She takes a couple steps back, but then quickly circles around, getting right back in Bianca's face.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Look at this, folks, Mayor Hank Murdoch
has made an executive decision here and
Wrestletown and seems poised to book our
very first match here in Wrestletown.
has made an executive decision here and
Wrestletown and seems poised to book our
very first match here in Wrestletown.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
And look who he has picked as
an opponent-- it's his very own
niece, former Holston Husky
varsity 103 pounder, Hope Murdoch!
Hope wastes no time climbing into the ring and getting right in Bianca's face.
A "Kick her ass!" breaks out.
BIANCA DAVIS
Excuse me, but you are like
invading my personal space.
invading my personal space.
HOPE MURDOCH
I'll tell you what, missy-- you just
say the word, we'll ring that bell,
and I'll show you what invading your
personal space is really like.
say the word, we'll ring that bell,
and I'll show you what invading your
personal space is really like.
Now it's Bianca that smiles, turning her back slightly. And then Bianca quickly turns back with a overhand right sucker punch. But Hope blocks and counters with a punch of her own. And then another. And then a third. Bianca is staggered back. Referee David Daniels slides into the ring, Mayor Murdoch steps out, the bell rings, and our first impromptu match is underway.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Well things escalated pretty quickly.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Indeed they did. But did you see
that cheap shot by Hope Murdoch?
That's some ambassador for Holston.
that cheap shot by Hope Murdoch?
That's some ambassador for Holston.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
I think you need to have
your eyes checked, Guy.
Hope is battering Bianca in the corner with elbows and knees. She whips Queen B into the opposite corner and catches her with a flying head scissors as Davis bounces off of the turnbuckle.
Hope springs to her feet and is riling the fans up, while Bianca is wincing on the floor, holding her back.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - CONFERENCE ROOM
Dean Willard and Bobby McVeigh are still engaged in their discussion.
DEAN WILLARD
Look, I know you have your issues with
Clayton, and yes, he can be a prick some
of the time-- well, most of the time-- but
he knows his stuff. Opening with Sunshine is
the right call, and it's my call. We good?
DEAN WILLARD
Good. Now that's behind us,
is your guy gonna show?
BOBBY MCVEIGH
C.J. Nucifora? Yeah,
he's already here.
he's already here.
DEAN WILLARD
No, I don't mean C.J. I
mean this surprise you have
lined up to counter to Marty.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
He'll be here.
Dean studies Bobby, trying to assess whether he's gonna have a problem on his hands.
DEAN WILLARD
It's settled then. But Bobby, you need to
understand that what we're putting on here
is not amateur wrestling. I fear that you may
be in for a little bit of a culture shock to--
understand that what we're putting on here
is not amateur wrestling. I fear that you may
be in for a little bit of a culture shock to--
DEAN WILLARD
Samantha, we are not through,
so we will be with you in--
so we will be with you in--
SAMANTHA PAVAK
It's started.
DEAN WILLARD
Wait. What's started?
Samantha picks up the television remote control on the conference room table and points it toward the large screen television on the wall. She clicks a button.
The television turns on, and we are immediately treated on the screen to the action that is taking place, in real time, just down the hall. Hope Murdoch is on the top rope and dives off, connecting with a beautiful missile dropkick on Bianca Davis and sending the Queen B through the ropes, crashing to the outside.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
How the hell did this happen?
How the hell did this happen?
SAMANTHA PAVAK
The Mayor had words for the crowd. Then
Bianca B had words for the Mayor, and for
the crowd. And then the Mayor had words
for Bianca. And then Hope came out and
she had words. A lot of words essentially.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - ARENA - CONTINUOUS
Back in the arena, the ring is cleared. Mayor Murdoch is assisting Hope back down the runway toward the back stage area. She receives and applause for her efforts.
The Mayor had words for the crowd. Then
Bianca B had words for the Mayor, and for
the crowd. And then the Mayor had words
for Bianca. And then Hope came out and
she had words. A lot of words essentially.
On the screen, Bianca is on hands and knees on the ringside floor. Hope Murdoch has moved to the outside to bring her back in; but from a vantage point that is clear to those viewing the match on the television, but not clear to the ref, Bianca grabs hold of the can of Fabreze she had brought to the ring and sprays Hope right in the eye.
Hope screams out in pain, grabbing her eyes.
Bianca uses the moment to connect with a sitout face buster on the concrete floor. The fans respond with a uniform auditory grimace.
On the television screen, we see Bianca Davis roll Hope Murdoch into ring and cover her. Referee David Danies drops down and makes a cover one
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
The bell sounds.
Bianca is celebrating.
Mayor Murdoch is tending to Hope in the corner.
The crowd is booing.
Dean turns to Bobby McVeigh, and shrugs.
Hope screams out in pain, grabbing her eyes.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Jesus Christ! Did you see that!?!
BOBBY MCVEIGH
The ref missed it. They
should stop this thing!
should stop this thing!
DEAN WILLARD
There's no time out in pro wrestling,
Bobby. There's no instant replay either.
Bobby. There's no instant replay either.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
The bell sounds.
Bianca is celebrating.
Mayor Murdoch is tending to Hope in the corner.
The crowd is booing.
Dean turns to Bobby McVeigh, and shrugs.
DEAN WILLARD
Welcome to pro wrestling, Bobby.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - ARENA - CONTINUOUS
Back in the arena, the ring is cleared. Mayor Murdoch is assisting Hope back down the runway toward the back stage area. She receives and applause for her efforts.
JESSE BARNES
So Bianca Davis will go down in the
history books as the first person to
score a pro victory in Holston.
GUY REYNOLDS
And what a victory at
that. She used her skills.
She used her speed.
JESSE BARNES
She used a can of Fabreze, Guy.
So Bianca Davis will go down in the
history books as the first person to
score a pro victory in Holston.
GUY REYNOLDS
And what a victory at
that. She used her skills.
She used her speed.
JESSE BARNES
She used a can of Fabreze, Guy.
Suddenly, the opening riff of "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing."
JESSE BARNES
Speaking of a breath of fresh air, that
sound can mean only one thing, and that's
that things are about to get interesting.
sound can mean only one thing, and that's
that things are about to get interesting.
Inside the ring, Meadow Leigh stands in the center of the ring, all done up, mic in hand.
Ladies and gentlemen of Holston,
Pennsylvania-- at this time, we
welcome to the ring Marty Sunshine,
along with Carter Hayes, Priscilla
Price, and Vladimir Vishnevsky!
Our foursome have made their way into the ring. Marty stands in the center of the ring, flanked on each side by Carter Hayes and Priscilla Price. Vladimir Vishnevsky stands on the far end, arms crossed, like a statue.
The smugness oozes from Marty and his cohorts, and the fans can sense it, and they are not shy about voicing it. The boos have long since drowned out Marty's music. He looks over the crowd with like-minded disgust, waiting for their jeers to calm down.
Marty checks his watch for a moment, and then looks back up. He lifts the mic to his lips.
The boos pick up.
Marty waits for the closest thing resembling a lull in the crowd to continue.
JESSE BARNES
Well you may be too late for that, Guy.
A "C.J." chant is gonna bring the roof down. Carter looks shocked. Priscilla looks shocked. VLadimir Vishnevsky looks like he is ready to pounce, but Marty is holding him at bay.
C.J. points, one by one by one by one toward his adversaries.
C.J. NUCIFORA
You think you are gonna stroll into this
town take shots at the greatest fans of
this sport on the face of the earth?
McVeigh, to Samantha Pavak, and
to all of the fine people of Holston.
Pennsylvania-- at this time, we
welcome to the ring Marty Sunshine,
along with Carter Hayes, Priscilla
Price, and Vladimir Vishnevsky!
There are many in the crowd unfamiliar with the faces making their way down the runway, but as you never get a second chance to make a first impression, Marty Sunshine, decked out in his best polyester suit, wastes no time picking a fight with the first fan he encounters, situated against the railing adjacent to the runway.
Vladimir grabs a sign from the fan-- it reads "HOLSTON HUSKY 4 LIFE," and he tears it in half.
Meanwhile, Priscilla Price has engaged a young man situated in the row against the railing on the opposite side of the runway, running her hand seductively across his cheek-- much to the dismay of his wife, who pushes Priscilla away.
Vladimir grabs a sign from the fan-- it reads "HOLSTON HUSKY 4 LIFE," and he tears it in half.
Meanwhile, Priscilla Price has engaged a young man situated in the row against the railing on the opposite side of the runway, running her hand seductively across his cheek-- much to the dismay of his wife, who pushes Priscilla away.
JESSE BARNES
Well that is certainly one way to make an
introduction, and these fans are not happy.
Well that is certainly one way to make an
introduction, and these fans are not happy.
GUY REYNOLDS
I think those fans out there expecting nothing
but single legs and near falls are in for a rude
awakening tonight, and what an interesting move
by Dean Willard to lead the show with someone
as controversial as Marty Sunshine. I like it.
I think those fans out there expecting nothing
but single legs and near falls are in for a rude
awakening tonight, and what an interesting move
by Dean Willard to lead the show with someone
as controversial as Marty Sunshine. I like it.
Our foursome have made their way into the ring. Marty stands in the center of the ring, flanked on each side by Carter Hayes and Priscilla Price. Vladimir Vishnevsky stands on the far end, arms crossed, like a statue.
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Marty checks his watch for a moment, and then looks back up. He lifts the mic to his lips.
MARTY SUNSHINE
I've got all night, people. I'll
stand here all night until you
people give us the common
courtesy of shutting the hell up.
stand here all night until you
people give us the common
courtesy of shutting the hell up.
The boos pick up.
JESSE BARNES
Well I'm not too sure
not gonna help matters.
Well I'm not too sure
not gonna help matters.
GUY REYNOLDS
And these fans are only
spiting themselves. I
mean, they're cutting
into precious air time.
And these fans are only
spiting themselves. I
mean, they're cutting
into precious air time.
Marty waits for the closest thing resembling a lull in the crowd to continue.
MARTY SUNSHINE
So this is Holston, Pennsylvania--
home of the... Holston Huskies.
So this is Holston, Pennsylvania--
home of the... Holston Huskies.
Huge-- and I mean HUGE-- pop from the crowd.
We've got a deafening "Hol-Ston!" chant going on.
MARTY SUNSHINE
To be honest, Bianca Davis was
correct. I was expected something
a little more...sophisticated.
Oh no-- he didn't. Those are fighting words-- and the fans are letting Marty know it. To be honest, Bianca Davis was
correct. I was expected something
a little more...sophisticated.
MARTY SUNSHINE
I suppose, what else
should I expect from a
town that prides itself
on its amateur wrestling.
I suppose, what else
should I expect from a
town that prides itself
on its amateur wrestling.
We've got a deafening "Hol-Ston!" chant going on.
MARTY SUNSHINE
Well, you people are in for a real treat, as
the professionals of Sunshine, Inc. show you
amateurs what real wrestling looks like.
Well, you people are in for a real treat, as
the professionals of Sunshine, Inc. show you
amateurs what real wrestling looks like.
JESSE BARNES
Guy, I cannot believe the audacity of Marty Sunshine.
I really don't think he realizes just how proud these
folks are of their heritage. I truly fear for his safety.
I really don't think he realizes just how proud these
folks are of their heritage. I truly fear for his safety.
Marty hands the microphone to "The Metropolitan Mistress" Priscilla Price.
GUY REYNOLDS
Priscilla Price has the mic now, and this
is a woman that you do not need to be a
wrestling fan to recognize. Priscilla, of
course, is the subject of a 2010 scandal
in which her "black book" was leaked to the
public and had caused some embarrassment
for quite a number of married men.
JESSE BARNES
And of course her best selling
"tell all" after the scandal
certainly did not endear
her to America as well.
is a woman that you do not need to be a
wrestling fan to recognize. Priscilla, of
course, is the subject of a 2010 scandal
in which her "black book" was leaked to the
public and had caused some embarrassment
for quite a number of married men.
JESSE BARNES
And of course her best selling
"tell all" after the scandal
certainly did not endear
her to America as well.
Before Priscilla could even utter a single word, a "She's a Whore" chant has unified every fan in the building.
Priscilla, undeterred, lifts the mic to her lips, cracking a demure smile.
Priscilla, undeterred, lifts the mic to her lips, cracking a demure smile.
PRISCILLA PRICE
Oh stop, you people flatter me--
you're gonna make me blush.
Oh stop, you people flatter me--
you're gonna make me blush.
JESSE BARNES
Flatter her? Make her blush?
They're calling her a whore, Guy.
Flatter her? Make her blush?
They're calling her a whore, Guy.
GUY REYNOLDS
I guess for some people,
that's a compliment.
I guess for some people,
that's a compliment.
Priscilla raises the mic again.
And we're back to the chorus of boos. The camera finds SAMANTHA PAVAK seated next to C.J. NUCIFORA in the front row.
She tries to mask her face, which is flush red from embarrassment.
C.J. looks pissed.
PRISCILLA PRICE
I want to take a moment thank the staff at
Wrestletown, for giving us an opportunity
here in Holston-- and in particularly, I'd
like to thank General Manager Bobby McVeigh.
you up on that drink tonight--
know about it-- and neither does your
little side dish, Samantha Pavak.
I want to take a moment thank the staff at
Wrestletown, for giving us an opportunity
here in Holston-- and in particularly, I'd
like to thank General Manager Bobby McVeigh.
The mere mention of the former coach of the Husky wrestling dynasty gets a nice cheer.
And Bobby, yes, I'd live to take PRISCILLA PRICE
you up on that drink tonight--
Priscilla purses her lips, lowers her voice to a hush.
And your wife doesn't need to even PRISCILLA PRICE
know about it-- and neither does your
little side dish, Samantha Pavak.
And we're back to the chorus of boos. The camera finds SAMANTHA PAVAK seated next to C.J. NUCIFORA in the front row.
She tries to mask her face, which is flush red from embarrassment.
C.J. looks pissed.
JESSE BARNES
Oh my God, I cannot believe what I just
heard-- that is slander! This woman knows
no shame-- she's a professional instigator!
Oh my God, I cannot believe what I just
heard-- that is slander! This woman knows
no shame-- she's a professional instigator!
GUY REYNOLDS
Well I don't know, Jesse-- Mr. McVeigh and
Samantha Pavak sure do spend a lot of
time--- you know what, I'm gonna shut my
mouth before I get myself in trouble.
Well I don't know, Jesse-- Mr. McVeigh and
Samantha Pavak sure do spend a lot of
time--- you know what, I'm gonna shut my
mouth before I get myself in trouble.
JESSE BARNES
Well you may be too late for that, Guy.
Priscilla hands the mic to Carter Hayes. However, before Carter can speak a word, the fans are going absolutely BANANAS as "The Holston Hope" C.J. NUCIFORA is in the ring, and snatches the microphone from Carter's grasp.
GUY REYNOLDS
Folks, C.J. Nuifora has stormed the ring!
C.J. Nucifora has stormed the ring!
JESSE BARNES
Priscilla Price has gone too far, slandering
C.J. Reynolds's former coach and his former
high school sweetheart in one fell swoop, and
the Olympic hopeful is not having any of it.
Folks, C.J. Nuifora has stormed the ring!
C.J. Nucifora has stormed the ring!
JESSE BARNES
Priscilla Price has gone too far, slandering
C.J. Reynolds's former coach and his former
high school sweetheart in one fell swoop, and
the Olympic hopeful is not having any of it.
A "C.J." chant is gonna bring the roof down. Carter looks shocked. Priscilla looks shocked. VLadimir Vishnevsky looks like he is ready to pounce, but Marty is holding him at bay.
C.J. points, one by one by one by one toward his adversaries.
C.J. NUCIFORA
You, and you, and you, and
you, can shut the hell up.
You, and you, and you, and
you, can shut the hell up.
And there's another POP.
C.J. NUCIFORA
You think you are gonna stroll into this
town take shots at the greatest fans of
this sport on the face of the earth?
C.J. turns his attention to Priscilla Price.
You owe an apology to Bobby C.J. NUCIFORA
McVeigh, to Samantha Pavak, and
to all of the fine people of Holston.
Priscilla Price is shaking her head.
C.J. turns to Carter Hayes.
C.J. turns to Carter Hayes.
C.J. NUCIFORA
And as for you, I don't know who the
hell you think you are, but I've done
my research on you. And by records,
you're nothing more than some washed
up high school wrestler from Jersey who
couldn't even hack it on a college level.
And as for you, I don't know who the
hell you think you are, but I've done
my research on you. And by records,
you're nothing more than some washed
up high school wrestler from Jersey who
couldn't even hack it on a college level.
C.J. moves in on Carter-- gets right in his face.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - BACK STAGE CONFERENCE ROOM - CONTINUOUS
C.J. NUCIFORA
So if I was you, I'd recognize
that I am standing in the Mecca of
wrestling, and show some damn respect.
that I am standing in the Mecca of
wrestling, and show some damn respect.
JESSE BARNES
C.J. Nucifora is putting Carter Hayes in
his place, and the fans are going crazy!
GUY REYNOLDS
I will say that I didn't know Nucifora had it
in him. We know he can wrestle, but many have
questioned if he could handle himself on the mic.
Well he seems to be handling himself just fine.
C.J. Nucifora is putting Carter Hayes in
his place, and the fans are going crazy!
GUY REYNOLDS
I will say that I didn't know Nucifora had it
in him. We know he can wrestle, but many have
questioned if he could handle himself on the mic.
Well he seems to be handling himself just fine.
Carter is incensed with C.J.'s remarks. He is pacing in circles. Finally, he returns to his place beside Marty, staring at C.J.
C.J. is not amused. Neither are the fans.
All Aboard! Ahahahaha!
The opening of Ozzy's "Crazy Train" hits the speakers, and out from behind the curtain emerges former Holston Husky and newly signed Wrestletown competitor Josh "Swift" Swick. He gets a nice ovation from the crowd.
Swick stops half way down the runway. He has a mic in hand. He lifts it to his mouth.
CARTER HAYES
You know what, C.J.? Those are some pretty
big words from a big man-- a big man who can
hide behind the fact that he hasn't even signed
a Wrestletown contract, isn't that right?
You know what, C.J.? Those are some pretty
big words from a big man-- a big man who can
hide behind the fact that he hasn't even signed
a Wrestletown contract, isn't that right?
C.J. is not amused. Neither are the fans.
CARTER HAYES
So while you are off to Rio, just know that
I'll be here in Wrestletown, making this town
my bitch! And in fact, I'll start tonight with
any Holston Husky that's back stage that isn't
afraid to get in the ring with a real wrestler.
I'll be here in Wrestletown, making this town
my bitch! And in fact, I'll start tonight with
any Holston Husky that's back stage that isn't
afraid to get in the ring with a real wrestler.
All Aboard! Ahahahaha!
The opening of Ozzy's "Crazy Train" hits the speakers, and out from behind the curtain emerges former Holston Husky and newly signed Wrestletown competitor Josh "Swift" Swick. He gets a nice ovation from the crowd.
JESSE BARNES
It looks like someone has answered the call,
and that someone is Josh Swick, a former
Pennsylvania State Champ for the Huskies in
2012. Swick is a tremendously gifted athlete
with incredible speed and nice mat skills.
It looks like someone has answered the call,
and that someone is Josh Swick, a former
Pennsylvania State Champ for the Huskies in
2012. Swick is a tremendously gifted athlete
with incredible speed and nice mat skills.
Swick stops half way down the runway. He has a mic in hand. He lifts it to his mouth.
JOSH SWICK
Yo C.J., it would be my privilege to send
this crybaby packing from Holston right
here tonight, just for you, my brother.
Yo C.J., it would be my privilege to send
this crybaby packing from Holston right
here tonight, just for you, my brother.
The fans love it. In the ring, C.J. is nodding in approval, clapping his hands. Carter looks outraged that someone actually accepted his challenge.
JESSE BARNES
And just like that, it looks like
we have ourselves a match tonight!
DEAN WILLARD
Now that's how you
make good television.
And just like that, it looks like
we have ourselves a match tonight!
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - BACK STAGE - CONTINUOUS
Dean Willard, Bobby McVeigh, and Clayton Cobb are standing next to one another, watching everything in the arena unfold on a television.
The fans are going wild as C.J. Nucifora exits the ring and joins his former teammate on the runway. They raise their arms to a giant pop as Carter and company remain in the ring, livid that these Huskies dared to steal their thunder.
The fans are going wild as C.J. Nucifora exits the ring and joins his former teammate on the runway. They raise their arms to a giant pop as Carter and company remain in the ring, livid that these Huskies dared to steal their thunder.
Dean doesn't take his eyes off the screen. A smile seeps in across his face.
Now that's how you
make good television.
Dean holds out his hand, and Clayton slaps it.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - BACK STAGE CONFERENCE ROOM - CONTINUOUS
The scene opens up inside an office, no bigger than a janitor’s closet. Inside we find a small school desk, and Ian Echo sitting in a rugged computer chair, with the side of his face laying on the desk. All four finger of Ian’s right hand is repeatedly tapping as if they are in sync. On the other side of the desk, we find “Wrestletown” wrestlers Radek Dayz and Laila Arshad.
RADEK DAYZ
Ian!
LAILA ARSHAD
Ian!
Ian Echo pulls the side of his face off the wooden desk, looking in the direction of the two.
RADEK DAYZ
You all there?
IAN ECHO
What?
LAILA ARSHAD
He’s asking you – are you
that fucked in the head?
that fucked in the head?
IAN ECHO
No. Just -- daydreaming.
LAILA ARSHAD
So what do you want?
IAN ECHO
What do I want?
RADEK DAYZ
You called us to meet
you in here. Are you sure—
you in here. Are you sure—
LAILA ARSHAD
Not fucked in the head?
IAN ECHO
Right – Oh right!
Ian Echo spins his body in the computer chair, so Ian Echo is looking towards the wall, and Radek Dayz and Laila Arshad are looking at his back.
IAN ECHO
Most of this town, all but a few – Know what
the meaning of hardcore wrestling truly means.
Which gives both of you, Radek and Laila, the
advantage over all other competitors in my
division -- So with that said, when the time
comes? I want both of you to make them learn the
lesson of what hardcore is, truly is – The hard way.
the meaning of hardcore wrestling truly means.
Which gives both of you, Radek and Laila, the
advantage over all other competitors in my
division -- So with that said, when the time
comes? I want both of you to make them learn the
lesson of what hardcore is, truly is – The hard way.
LAILA ARSHAD
Simple enough.
IAN ECHO
I want them to bleed; I want them to feel the pain of
sixteen years of torture. I want them to feel, that
frustration I felt when they never gave me the chance
to talk – How they have never taken me serious, and –
RADEK DAYZ
Sounds more personal.
The office of Ian Echo goes silent. Radek and Laila give each other a look, followed by a shrug of the shoulders.
IAN ECHO
It is.
LAILA ARSHAD
So then, are we fighting tonight or what?
IAN ECHO
That’s.
Ian Echo spins around in his chair facing Radek Dayz and Laila Arshad.
IAN ECHO
A surprise.
In the background, we hear the muffled sounds of cheering coming from a distance.
LAILA ARSHAD
I’m not one for surprises.
RADEK DAYZ
Me neither.
IAN ECHO
I’ll fill you both in later tonight. Get
yourself ring ready. I plan to address
the entire hardcore division down
in the ring tonight. It’s going to be.
yourself ring ready. I plan to address
the entire hardcore division down
in the ring tonight. It’s going to be.
Ian Echo smiled towards both of them.
IAN ECHO
Splendid!
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - ARENA - CONTINUOUS
We are back in the arena, where a match is unfolding inside the ring. Robbie Mckay is taking it to Jacob Ritz, whom he has slumped in the corner, hovering over him from the second turnbuckle, raining down shots as the fans count them off.
Seven!
Eight!
Nine!
Ten!
Watching the action take place from the aisle close to the exit into the concession area is Bobby McVeigh, taking a moment from his hectic schedule to make sure it is all coming together. He observes the energy of the crowd, who is fully into it, and completely behind Robbie.
In the ring, Robbie jumps up and topples a dazed Ritz with a reverse Frankensteiner.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Can you blame them? The way Carter Hayes and
Marty Sunshine came out here earlier tonight and
essentially slandered the entire town of Holston?
We are back in the arena, where a match is unfolding inside the ring. Robbie Mckay is taking it to Jacob Ritz, whom he has slumped in the corner, hovering over him from the second turnbuckle, raining down shots as the fans count them off.
Seven!
Eight!
Nine!
Ten!
Watching the action take place from the aisle close to the exit into the concession area is Bobby McVeigh, taking a moment from his hectic schedule to make sure it is all coming together. He observes the energy of the crowd, who is fully into it, and completely behind Robbie.
In the ring, Robbie jumps up and topples a dazed Ritz with a reverse Frankensteiner.
JESSE BARNES
Guy, Robbie McKay is
all over Ritz tonight,
and the Show Stopper
has not lost a beat.
all over Ritz tonight,
and the Show Stopper
has not lost a beat.
GUY REYNOLDS
No he has not. Apparently prison has
done him well-- no ring rust at all.
done him well-- no ring rust at all.
Robbie is on the top ropes. After a pose, he takes flight; the flash bulbs go off.
Bobby McVeigh watches Robbie with a beautiful flying elbow.
Bobby is only able to enjoy Robby's poetry of violence for a moment, when his cell phone rings. He checks it, and then answers it, cupping his other ear in an effort to drown out the sound of the crowd.
Bobby McVeigh watches Robbie with a beautiful flying elbow.
Bobby is only able to enjoy Robby's poetry of violence for a moment, when his cell phone rings. He checks it, and then answers it, cupping his other ear in an effort to drown out the sound of the crowd.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
(into the cell phone)
Hey baby, how's work? What!?! What do
you mean? Wait, slow down, start over....
Hold on, hold on-- I can barely hear you!
you mean? Wait, slow down, start over....
Hold on, hold on-- I can barely hear you!
Bobby moves up the steps out of the arena area into the concession area.
Bobby moves frantically through the concession area, consumed by his telephone call.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - PRODUCTION BOOTH - CONTINUOUS
Bobby rushes into the Production Booth. On all the television sets, and through the large glass wall looking over the arena, we see Robbie McKay, in the ring, connecting on Jacob Ritz with a superkick.
Bobby's and his presence causes a commotion of all those at work on keeping the show in motion, including Head of Production RUSSELL BRADFORD and DEAN WILLARD.
Bobby puts the phone down.
The bell sounds and the crowd is showing their love. Robbie takes to the second turnbuckle, posing for the fans.
Jesse puts his finger to his ear piece. Suddenly, and with a sense of urgency, Jesse jumps to his feet, grabs a microphone, and enters the ring.
JESSE BARNES
Static takes over the giant screens hanging high above the arena at various locations.
Almost immediately, the static gives way to a live feed of a HOSPITAL ROOM from Holston General Hospital. COLTON WOODS is lying in a bed, his head bandaged. He looks pissed. Standing next to him is DR. DEBORAH MCVEIGH and SHERIFF ED HOOD.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
(into the cell phone)
What do you mean he's
in the hospital?
in the hospital?
Bobby moves frantically through the concession area, consumed by his telephone call.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
(into the cell phone)
Well no, this is the first I'm hearing
of it-- I had no idea...He's supposed
to be here...Wait, honey, hold on.
(into the cell phone)
Well no, this is the first I'm hearing
of it-- I had no idea...He's supposed
to be here...Wait, honey, hold on.
Bobby passes a STAFF MEMBER.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
(into the cell phone)
Hey, have you seen Dean Willard?
Dean Willard-- have you seen him?
(into the cell phone)
Hey, have you seen Dean Willard?
Dean Willard-- have you seen him?
STAFF MEMBER
He's up in the broadcast room.
Bobby does an about face and starts heading in the opposite direction, picking up the pace.
Bobby enters another door and into the production booth.He's up in the broadcast room.
Bobby does an about face and starts heading in the opposite direction, picking up the pace.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
(into the cell phone)
Honey, tell me exactly how this happened?
(into the cell phone)
Honey, tell me exactly how this happened?
Bobby enters a door into a hallway leading up to a small flight of stairs.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
(into the cell phone)
This is unbelievable...no, I'm looking
for Dean Willard right now....What do
you mean he's not pressing charges?
(into the cell phone)
This is unbelievable...no, I'm looking
for Dean Willard right now....What do
you mean he's not pressing charges?
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - PRODUCTION BOOTH - CONTINUOUS
Bobby rushes into the Production Booth. On all the television sets, and through the large glass wall looking over the arena, we see Robbie McKay, in the ring, connecting on Jacob Ritz with a superkick.
Bobby's and his presence causes a commotion of all those at work on keeping the show in motion, including Head of Production RUSSELL BRADFORD and DEAN WILLARD.
DEAN WILLARD
Bobby, what the hell are you--
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Colton Woods is out!
DEAN WILLARD
He's out-- what do
you mean, he's out?
you mean, he's out?
BOBBY MCVEIGH
He's out. Debbie's on the phone--
he's in Holston General-- he was
assaulted about tow hours before
the show-- by Vladmir Vishnevsky!
he's in Holston General-- he was
assaulted about tow hours before
the show-- by Vladmir Vishnevsky!
A momentary pause creeps in before Willard springs to action.
He hands the phone to Dean.
Dean turns to Russell Bradford-- the head of production.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - CONTINUOUS
Inside the ring, Robbie McKay connects with his patented corkscrew leg drop, for a cover. Dave Daniels hits the mat and makes the count for a
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DEAN WILLARD
Bobby, is Debbie on the phone?
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Yes.
DEAN WILLARD
(into the phone)
Debbie, how are you? Are you with Colton?
Could you put him on? Actually, before you
do that-- do you have a camera on your
phone? Great, I'll call you back on FaceTime.
Could you put him on? Actually, before you
do that-- do you have a camera on your
phone? Great, I'll call you back on FaceTime.
DEAN WILLARD
I need you to get
ready to sync this up.
ready to sync this up.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - CONTINUOUS
Inside the ring, Robbie McKay connects with his patented corkscrew leg drop, for a cover. Dave Daniels hits the mat and makes the count for a
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
JESSE BARNES
Robbie McKay is sending
an emphatic message to the
entire roster that he is
not to be taken lightly.
an emphatic message to the
entire roster that he is
not to be taken lightly.
GUY REYNOLDS
I have to say, all the
potential match-ups for
Robbie here in Wrestletown--
Carter Hayes, Jack Owyns, Chris
Shields-- has me somewhat aroused.
potential match-ups for
Robbie here in Wrestletown--
Carter Hayes, Jack Owyns, Chris
Shields-- has me somewhat aroused.
GUY REYNOLDS
Jesse, where're you going?
Jesse, where're you going?
Inside the ring, Jesse tapps the mic, to grab the attention of the crowd.
JESSE BARNES
Ladies and gentlemen, we're just received
word from the production booth that Colton
Woods has suffered aninjury earlier today at
the hands of Vladimir Vishnevsky. We're gonna
go now to Holston General Hospital, where Head
of Surgery Dr. Deborah McVeigh, is with Colton
Woods, along with Holston Sheriff Ed Hood.
word from the production booth that Colton
Woods has suffered aninjury earlier today at
the hands of Vladimir Vishnevsky. We're gonna
go now to Holston General Hospital, where Head
of Surgery Dr. Deborah McVeigh, is with Colton
Woods, along with Holston Sheriff Ed Hood.
Static takes over the giant screens hanging high above the arena at various locations.
Almost immediately, the static gives way to a live feed of a HOSPITAL ROOM from Holston General Hospital. COLTON WOODS is lying in a bed, his head bandaged. He looks pissed. Standing next to him is DR. DEBORAH MCVEIGH and SHERIFF ED HOOD.
SHERIFF ED HOOD (ON THE SCREEN)
Folks, earlier today, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Colton
Woods was the victim of a brutal attack on his way
through the parking lot of the Varsity Club Training
Facility in downtown Holston. Colton reports that he
was hit from behind by Vladimir Vishnevsky, and
kicked repeatedly in the back of the heard.
Folks, earlier today, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Colton
Woods was the victim of a brutal attack on his way
through the parking lot of the Varsity Club Training
Facility in downtown Holston. Colton reports that he
was hit from behind by Vladimir Vishnevsky, and
kicked repeatedly in the back of the heard.
Sheriff Hood looks at Colton with frustration. The stubborn Colton sits in his bed with arms crossed.
SHERIFF ED HOOD (ON THE SCREEN)
Despite my pleas, Colton Woods
has refused to press charges.
For more on the ramifications of
this assault, I turn it over to Dr.
Deborah McVeigh, who is with us.
Despite my pleas, Colton Woods
has refused to press charges.
For more on the ramifications of
this assault, I turn it over to Dr.
Deborah McVeigh, who is with us.
DEBORAH MCVEIGH (ON THE SCREEN)
Colton Woods has suffered a Grade
Two concussion at the hands of
Vladimir VIshnevsky today.
ringing to the ears. As a result, he
will not be able to compete tonight.
MEADOW LEIGH
Colton Woods has suffered a Grade
Two concussion at the hands of
Vladimir VIshnevsky today.
The fans are booing profusely.
The camera picks up on JACK EVANS seated in the front rows, his eyes, like others, fixed on the giant screen above.
He is not happy.
headache, sensitivity to light, andThe camera picks up on JACK EVANS seated in the front rows, his eyes, like others, fixed on the giant screen above.
He is not happy.
On the screen, Debora McVeigh continues.
DEBORAH MCVEIGH (ON THE SCREEN)
Colton is suffering from nausea,
Colton is suffering from nausea,
ringing to the ears. As a result, he
will not be able to compete tonight.
Bullshit! Bullshit! Bullshit! It's what the fans are chanting.
Jack Evans, now stands, hopes the railing and enters the ring, next to Jesse Barnes. He is shaking his head in disgust. Jack whispers to Jesse Barnes, who hands him the mic, and retreats out of the ring back to the announcer's table.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Jack Evans is calling
out Vladimir Vishnevsky.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Can you blame him? Those who have been
following along this week know that Jack
Evans has been training over at the Varsity
Club, and there has certainly been a mutual
respect between Evans and Colton Woods.
JACK EVANS
Vlad, I am not gonna ask you again, and if I
have to go back their and drag your ass out
here, you will answer for your actions tonight!
Suddenly, Vladimir appears on the runway.
He is verbally assaulted by the fans.
Big pop from the crowd.
Vladdy starts laughing.
JACK EVANS
Vladimir Vishnevsky! I know you are
back there! Be a man, and come on out!
back there! Be a man, and come on out!
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Jack Evans is calling
out Vladimir Vishnevsky.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Can you blame him? Those who have been
following along this week know that Jack
Evans has been training over at the Varsity
Club, and there has certainly been a mutual
respect between Evans and Colton Woods.
JACK EVANS
Vlad, I am not gonna ask you again, and if I
have to go back their and drag your ass out
here, you will answer for your actions tonight!
He is verbally assaulted by the fans.
JACK EVANS
You think you've escaped an ass whooping tonight
by taking a cheap shot at Colton Woods. But I
say this to you, Vladdy--you and I are gonna
throw down tonight, and when I get through
with you, you're gonna wish you were standing
in there with a healthy Colton Woods!
You think you've escaped an ass whooping tonight
by taking a cheap shot at Colton Woods. But I
say this to you, Vladdy--you and I are gonna
throw down tonight, and when I get through
with you, you're gonna wish you were standing
in there with a healthy Colton Woods!
Big pop from the crowd.
Vladdy starts laughing.
VLADIMIR VISHNEVSKY
Jack Evans, you are old man. And you
have, how you say, stick your nose where
nose don't belong, and that is in my business.
And so I take your nose and I rearrange it,
and then put back where it does belong.
Well folks, it sounds like we're gonna get a match
out of Vladimir Vishnevsky tonight after all. But
folks, right now it's time for some action involving
Vishnevsky's new stablemate, "Crybaby" Carter Hayes,
as he prepares to take on Holston's own Josh Swick.
Jack Evans, you are old man. And you
have, how you say, stick your nose where
nose don't belong, and that is in my business.
And so I take your nose and I rearrange it,
and then put back where it does belong.
Vlad drops the mic and walks out, leaving Jack Evans in the ring, nodding, chomping at the bit to get hold of the bully from Belarus.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)Well folks, it sounds like we're gonna get a match
out of Vladimir Vishnevsky tonight after all. But
folks, right now it's time for some action involving
Vishnevsky's new stablemate, "Crybaby" Carter Hayes,
as he prepares to take on Holston's own Josh Swick.
The spotlight again sines down on Meadow Leigh, standing in the center of the ring.
MEADOW LEIGH
The following contest is scheduled for one
fall with a twenty minute time limit...First,
making his way to the ring with manager
Marty Sunshine... from Ridgewood, New
Jersey, weighing two hundred twenty
points, here is "Crybaby" Carter Hayes!
We hear a voice. It's the voice of a little child. It is annoying and obnoxious, and it bleeds from the sound system:
"Anything you can do, I can do better; I can do anything better than you-
Better than you,
Better than you,
Better than you,
Better than you,
Better than you,
Better than you,
I can do anything better than you..."
The fans are on their feet, eyes fixed at the runway leading to ring. As the sound of the obnoxious child is joined with a hip hop beat, "Crybaby" Carter Hayes emerges from behind the curtain, wearing his trademark red and white candy-striped ring tights and "Goofball" t-shirt. At his side is Marty Sunshine, decked out in his finest polyester suit.
He is met with a chorus of boos the moment he surfaces. Carter only gets two steps onto the runway before he stops in his tracks, scanning the crowd with contempt as a "Ba-by!" chant ensues. Carter is covering his ears. Marty is yelling at the crowd to cease and desist. They do not.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Not the warmest of welcomes for
Carter Hayes from this Holston crowd.
Carter Hayes from this Holston crowd.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
It's absolutely disgusting, J.B., the way these
folks are carrying themselves. This man is a
guest in their town-- this is no way to treat a guest!
folks are carrying themselves. This man is a
guest in their town-- this is no way to treat a guest!
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Can you blame them? The way Carter Hayes and
Marty Sunshine came out here earlier tonight and
essentially slandered the entire town of Holston?
Carter is still on the runway, cupping his ears to drown out the hecklers. As the "Ba-by" chant persists, Carter begins stomping up and down like a petulant child that isn't getting his way.
IN THE FRONT ROW
We pick up at the front row, where CHRIS STIPES, wearing a Hellboy t-shirt, is on his feet applauding Carter's presence in Holston. He is the only one, as the rest of the crowd is letting their feelings known.
We pick up at the front row, where CHRIS STIPES, wearing a Hellboy t-shirt, is on his feet applauding Carter's presence in Holston. He is the only one, as the rest of the crowd is letting their feelings known.
Standing in the front row, about five seats down, we catch Wrestletown creator DEAN WILLARD standing with his arms crossed, taking in the reaction from the crowd. He wears a satisfied grin on his mug.
IN THE RING
Carter and Marty have managed to ignore the crowd long enough to find their way into the ring. Inside, Marty is having words with REFEREE DAVID DANIELS while Carter continues arguing with a fan in the front row.
A "Hol-ston!" chant breaks out as the sounds of "Crazy Train" build, reaching a peak as the former Holston state champ emerges from behind the curtain, wearing his Holston singlet. Swick is eating up the accolades, slapping hands with all those seated along the runway.
Swick makes his way up the rung steps. As he attempts to enter the ring, Carter attempts to move in on him, but referee Dave Daniels intercedes, ushering Carter back to his corner so that Swick can make a clean entrance. Marty dispenses last minute advice to Carter before retreating from the ring himself, and the bell sounds.
The two men circle one another in traditional wrestling stances, feeling each other out. Swick is keeping his hands in Carter's face, and Carter is not happy about it. Carter tags Swick in the head and shoots in for a double leg take down, but Swick is quick with a sprawl and blocks the shot, taking a front face lock on the Crybaby. Swick converts to a head lock and Carter backs them up the ropes, opting to send Swick across the ring. Swick hits the far ropes bounces back, and he and Carter collide, with Carter being sent to the mat.
Carter pops to his feet, and is met with an arm drag that takes him back down. He pops up again, and this time, it's a hip toss that sends Hayes to the canvas.
Carter is quick to roll outside, and the fans begin to boo.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
I think he is just playing a smart
game, biding his time, showing an
awareness of his surroundings.
Inside the ring, Swick is calling for the ref to compel Carter's return to the ring, and the ref has a count going. Outside, Carter is conferring with Marty.
Carter hops up to the ring apron, and as Swick moves in on him, he is greeted with a poke to the eyes from the New Jersey native. Referee Dave Daniels gives Carter a stern warning that falls on deaf ears, and Carter, still on the outside apron, follows up his eye poke with a stinging, flush slap across the former Holston Husky's face that generates an "oooh" from the crowd.
Carter enters the ring and is in control, using a series of knife hand chops to send Swick reeling back into the corner. Carter grabs hold of his opponent and whips him into the opposite turnbuckle; Swick hits with a thud, and as he bounces off, Carter catches him in a bear hug and throws Swick with a wicked belly-to-belly suplex, and goes for a cover. Referee Dave Daniels drops to the mat for a count of,
One!
Two!
Kickout by Swick, and the crowd is behind him with a "Let's Go Swick!" chant.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
But for how long, Jesse?
Carter covers, hooking the leg for good measure, and Dave Daniels hits the canvas for a count of,
One!
Two!
Three!
The bell sounds, and Carter's theme music hits the speaks. Daniels lays there as Marty makes his way into the ring.
Inside the ring, Carter has somehow found a microphone in his hand.
The music stops. The booing does not. Carter is still catching his breath, but feeding off of the crowd.
"Carter Sucks!" has a nice rhythm to it, particularly as this crowd has perfected it.
Carter pauses for a moment, allows his questioning to sink. it.
The camera cuts to C.J. NUCIFORA, seated in the front row, his eyes fixed on Carter. The fans are responding in the way you would expect them to respond to someone taking a shot at their poster boy.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Carter Hayes, of course, is a former IWA National Champion,
and a longtime protege of Mort Goodman, who happens to be
an outstanding coach in his own right. In fact, here's a bit of
trivia for those unfamiliar with Carter Hayes. That man standing
next to him, Marty Sunshine-- he has been Carter Hayes's bitter
enemy for years, and Marty has coached and managed against
Carter Hayes going back to Carter's high school wrestling days.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
But my oh my how things can change in the blink of an eye
in this sport. I hear it was a disagreement over money that
led Carter to part ways with his former manager Goodman.
And get this-- Carter Hayes was engaged to Mort's daughter,
former IWA Champion Grace Taylor, so Mort not only lost his
protege, but as a result he lost his future son-in-law as well!
in this sport. I hear it was a disagreement over money that
led Carter to part ways with his former manager Goodman.
And get this-- Carter Hayes was engaged to Mort's daughter,
former IWA Champion Grace Taylor, so Mort not only lost his
protege, but as a result he lost his future son-in-law as well!
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Well Carter Hayes seems to have one giant chip on
his shoulders ever since, and I for one don't like it.
Finally, the music fades out, and Meadow Leigh finds herself standing in the center of the ring with mic in hand.
From the speaks we hear Ozzy:
All Aboard!
Ahahahahaha!
MEADOW LEIGH
And his opponent...from
Holston, Pennsylvania....
Holston, Pennsylvania....
All Aboard!
Ahahahahaha!
MEADOW LEIGH
Weighing in at one hundred ninety
seven pounds...He is a former 2012
Pennsylvania state champion for
the Huskies, Josh "Swift" Swick!
seven pounds...He is a former 2012
Pennsylvania state champion for
the Huskies, Josh "Swift" Swick!
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Will you listen to this crowd, Guy-- wrestling
is alive and well in Holston, Pennsylvania.
is alive and well in Holston, Pennsylvania.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
I will say this, Jesse, if there is anywhere
in the world where a wrestler can have a
hometown advantage, it is inside of the
Steel Mill Auditorium in Holston, Pennsylvania.
in the world where a wrestler can have a
hometown advantage, it is inside of the
Steel Mill Auditorium in Holston, Pennsylvania.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Well here we go, folks,
we are underway-- Carter
Hayes and Josh Swick.
we are underway-- Carter
Hayes and Josh Swick.
Carter pops to his feet, and is met with an arm drag that takes him back down. He pops up again, and this time, it's a hip toss that sends Hayes to the canvas.
Carter is quick to roll outside, and the fans begin to boo.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Carter Hayes looks frustrated folks. I don't
know if he was expecting any offense from
Swick. He may have underestimated him.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
I think he is just playing a smart
game, biding his time, showing an
awareness of his surroundings.
Inside the ring, Swick is calling for the ref to compel Carter's return to the ring, and the ref has a count going. Outside, Carter is conferring with Marty.
Carter hops up to the ring apron, and as Swick moves in on him, he is greeted with a poke to the eyes from the New Jersey native. Referee Dave Daniels gives Carter a stern warning that falls on deaf ears, and Carter, still on the outside apron, follows up his eye poke with a stinging, flush slap across the former Holston Husky's face that generates an "oooh" from the crowd.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
This man is so disrespectful.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
You know what, Jesse-- Carter needs
to remind Swick that he is in there
with a former national champion.
One!
Two!
Kickout by Swick, and the crowd is behind him with a "Let's Go Swick!" chant.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
That was a close one by Carter,
but Swick is still alive.
but Swick is still alive.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
But for how long, Jesse?
Carter pulls Swick to his feet, and lifts him for a vertical suplex, which he lands with textbook application. Instead of covering, Carter pops to his feet and stands over his opponent, gazing over the crowd.
CARTER HAYES
Is this Holston Wrestling!?!
Is this the best you have?
Of course, this generates a less than receptive response from the crowd. Then out of nowhere, Swick uses the diversion to scoop Carter up for a pinfall, and Daniels drops down for a,
One!
Two!
Kickout by Carter! That was close, and both man race to their feet. Swick is a step ahead and meets Hayes with a drop kick that sends the Crybaby reeling.
Carter rolls out of the ring again, but this time Swick reaches over the top ropes and gets a handful of hair, pulling Carter to the apron, and bringing him back in the hard way with an extended vertical suplex that has Carter clutching his back after he hits the canvas.
Swick mounts the Crybaby and starts reigning down punches as the crowd begins to count them off:
One!
Two!
Three!
Four!
Five!
Six!
Seven!
Eight!
Nine!
Ten!
Swick is fired up, on his feet, circling the ring, soaking in the cheers. He turns to Carter, who has worked his way to his knees and is calling for a timeout. For a moment, Swick looks confused from the mere suggestion of a time out, and a moment of confusion is all it takes for Carter to grab a handful of Swick's singlet and fall backwards, launching Swick through the second and third ropes to the ringside floor.
The crowd is giving Carter an earful.
Carter moves toward the ropes in an attempt to exit the ring after Swick, but referee Dave Daniels steps in and stops Carter from exiting. With the ref preoccupied with Carter, outside the ring, Marty Sunshine moves toward Swick, who is working his way to his feet, and delivers a series of kicks to Husky. Daniels turns his attention back to the outside just as Marty has ceased his stomping. Marty backs off, his hands held up, as if to indicate "I didn't do anything."
Meanwhile Carter moves past the ref and rolls to the outside, pulling up Swick and connecting with a multitude of solid punches and chops, punctuated with a European uppercut, before rolling Swick into the ring. A fan at ringside is screaming at Carter, and before returning to the ring, he gets in the young lady's face and tells her to shut up!
Carter's back in the ring now and cocky as ever, taking his time as he moves in on Swick. He pulls Swick to his feet, uses a knee to the gut to soften him up, and sends him against the ropes; but Swick reverses, and Carter hits the ropes, bounces back, and is the victim of a back body drop.
The fans react. Swick reacts. He pulls Carter to his feet, sends him against the ropes; but this time, it is Carter who reverses, and as Swick bounces back, Carter catches Jesse in a bearhug and simultaneously falls back, launching Swick face first into the top turnbuckle!
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Time out, alright, and I fear this is
the beginning of the end for Josh Swick.
Of course, this generates a less than receptive response from the crowd. Then out of nowhere, Swick uses the diversion to scoop Carter up for a pinfall, and Daniels drops down for a,
One!
Two!
Kickout by Carter! That was close, and both man race to their feet. Swick is a step ahead and meets Hayes with a drop kick that sends the Crybaby reeling.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Well how about that for ring wrestling,
folks, Josh Swick showing he can trade
pro moves with the best of them!
folks, Josh Swick showing he can trade
pro moves with the best of them!
Carter rolls out of the ring again, but this time Swick reaches over the top ropes and gets a handful of hair, pulling Carter to the apron, and bringing him back in the hard way with an extended vertical suplex that has Carter clutching his back after he hits the canvas.
Swick mounts the Crybaby and starts reigning down punches as the crowd begins to count them off:
One!
Two!
Three!
Four!
Five!
Six!
Seven!
Eight!
Nine!
Ten!
Swick is fired up, on his feet, circling the ring, soaking in the cheers. He turns to Carter, who has worked his way to his knees and is calling for a timeout. For a moment, Swick looks confused from the mere suggestion of a time out, and a moment of confusion is all it takes for Carter to grab a handful of Swick's singlet and fall backwards, launching Swick through the second and third ropes to the ringside floor.
The crowd is giving Carter an earful.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
That right there folks is what is going
to separate the pros from the amateurs,
and something this little Huskies are
gonna have to grow accustomed to.
to separate the pros from the amateurs,
and something this little Huskies are
gonna have to grow accustomed to.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
What a sad commentary on this sport
when the thing that "separates the
pros from the amateurs" is the pros'
ability to get away with cheating.
when the thing that "separates the
pros from the amateurs" is the pros'
ability to get away with cheating.
Meanwhile Carter moves past the ref and rolls to the outside, pulling up Swick and connecting with a multitude of solid punches and chops, punctuated with a European uppercut, before rolling Swick into the ring. A fan at ringside is screaming at Carter, and before returning to the ring, he gets in the young lady's face and tells her to shut up!
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Oh come on, already-- this isn't
wrestling-- this is a two on one mugging!
Oh come on, already-- this isn't
wrestling-- this is a two on one mugging!
Carter's back in the ring now and cocky as ever, taking his time as he moves in on Swick. He pulls Swick to his feet, uses a knee to the gut to soften him up, and sends him against the ropes; but Swick reverses, and Carter hits the ropes, bounces back, and is the victim of a back body drop.
The fans react. Swick reacts. He pulls Carter to his feet, sends him against the ropes; but this time, it is Carter who reverses, and as Swick bounces back, Carter catches Jesse in a bearhug and simultaneously falls back, launching Swick face first into the top turnbuckle!
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
That, Jesse, is what Carter
Hayes calls his "Time Out."
Hayes calls his "Time Out."
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Time out, alright, and I fear this is
the beginning of the end for Josh Swick.
Carter pulls up Swick, grabs hold of him, and connects with an Inverted Side Russian Leg Sweep.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
There it is, folks-- the "Temper
Tantrum," and that is gonna do it.
Tantrum," and that is gonna do it.
One!
Two!
Three!
The bell sounds, and Carter's theme music hits the speaks. Daniels lays there as Marty makes his way into the ring.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
A valiant effort by Josh
Swick in his professional
debut, but he has come up
short against a ring veteran.
Swick in his professional
debut, but he has come up
short against a ring veteran.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
It's like we were saying before, J.B.,
these Holston Husky wrestlers are true
athletes, but it's gonna take a little
more than going to take these Huskies
some time to adapt their solid amateur
game to a pro environment and rule set.
these Holston Husky wrestlers are true
athletes, but it's gonna take a little
more than going to take these Huskies
some time to adapt their solid amateur
game to a pro environment and rule set.
CARTER HAYES
Cut the music!
CARTER HAYES
Please tell me that this is not all the
Huskies have to offer. Please tell me
that there is more to "Wrestletown"
than this. Please tell me that I
have not wasted by time coming here.
Huskies have to offer. Please tell me
that there is more to "Wrestletown"
than this. Please tell me that I
have not wasted by time coming here.
CARTER HAYES
Yes, that's right, Carter sucks. Well, if Carter
sucks, then what does that say for Josh Swick?
If Carter sucks, what does that say for your
state champion? If Carter sucks, what does
that have to say for the Holston Huskies?
sucks, then what does that say for Josh Swick?
If Carter sucks, what does that say for your
state champion? If Carter sucks, what does
that have to say for the Holston Huskies?
CARTER HAYES
And if Carter sucks, what does that say for
your precious "Holston Hope" C.J. Nucifora?
CARTER HAYES
You know, I am starting to thing that like
everything else about this town, the "Holston
Hope" is really nothing but "Holston Hype."
everything else about this town, the "Holston
Hope" is really nothing but "Holston Hype."
Marty is nodding his head in approval.
CARTER HAYES
And another thing--
And another thing--
Suddenly, Carter is abruptly cut off by the sound of familiar piano bars echoing through the surround system, followed by spoke word:
Carter and Marty look at one another.
We hear a man's voice:
With that a elderly gentleman emerges from behind the curtain. He is wearing a suit, tie, and a scowl that is directed at the men in the ring.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
More receives a mixed applause-- those familiar with him, his integrity and his contributions to this sport, making up for those who are not familiar with him.
Down in front, pro wrestling aficionado Chris Stipes is going bananas.
He knows exactly what this means.
Inside the ring, Carter and Marty are a cocktail of shocked and angered by this interruption. They keep their eyes fixed on Mort, who is making a swift beeline for the ring, a mic in his hand.
Mort makes his way up the ringside steps and into the ring.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
In the background, we hear a "Good-man" chant gain some momentum.
Carter raises the mic.
This is a public service announcement
sponsored by just blaze & the good folks at Rocafella Records.
sponsored by just blaze & the good folks at Rocafella Records.
Carter and Marty look at one another.
We hear a man's voice:
Fellow Americans, it is with the utmost pride and sincerity
that I present this recording as a living testament and
recollection of history in the making during our generation.
that I present this recording as a living testament and
recollection of history in the making during our generation.
Carter and Marty look toward the runway, trying to make heads or tails out of what is going on, just as we get Jay-Z's opening of Public Service Announcement:
Allow me to reintroduce myself,
my name is Hov, H to the O-V,
I used to move snowflakes by the OZ
I guess even back then you could call me
CEO of the ROC
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Oh my goodness, is that? Yes, it
is-- it's Mort Goodman! Mort
Goodman is in Holston, folks!
is-- it's Mort Goodman! Mort
Goodman is in Holston, folks!
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
What the hell is he doing here?
He's got no business here!
He's got no business here!
Down in front, pro wrestling aficionado Chris Stipes is going bananas.
He knows exactly what this means.
Inside the ring, Carter and Marty are a cocktail of shocked and angered by this interruption. They keep their eyes fixed on Mort, who is making a swift beeline for the ring, a mic in his hand.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Folks, for those of you unfamiliar with Mort Goodman,
this is Carter Hayes's coach Carter was six years old.
He has been through thick and thin with Carter, and
many have called him Carter's mortal compass--
this is Carter Hayes's coach Carter was six years old.
He has been through thick and thin with Carter, and
many have called him Carter's mortal compass--
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Well that compass shattered when Carter Hayes
turned his back on Mort Goodman and aligned
himself with Marty Sunshine. Anyone who follows
this sport knows all too way of the animosity
between Mort Goodman and Marty Sunshine--
former law partners, former co-promoters of
Metro:PRO. Carter signing with Marty stings like
a husband cheating on his wife with his mother-in-law.
turned his back on Mort Goodman and aligned
himself with Marty Sunshine. Anyone who follows
this sport knows all too way of the animosity
between Mort Goodman and Marty Sunshine--
former law partners, former co-promoters of
Metro:PRO. Carter signing with Marty stings like
a husband cheating on his wife with his mother-in-law.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
You need help, Guy.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
As far as we know, this will mark the first
interaction between Mort Goodman and
Carter Hayes since IWA closed its doors.
interaction between Mort Goodman and
Carter Hayes since IWA closed its doors.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
This is gonna be good.
The music stops. A stare down ensues, but nothing is said.
In the background, we hear a "Good-man" chant gain some momentum.
Carter raises the mic.
CARTER HAYES
Hi dad.
Before Mort can respond, Marty raises his mic.
Marty sniffs.
MARTY SUNSHINE
Mort, what the hell are you doing here?
No, don't tell me. I think I know. I
fact, yes, I am sure of it-- I can smell it.
No, don't tell me. I think I know. I
fact, yes, I am sure of it-- I can smell it.
MARTY SUNSHINE
I can smell it, and it
reeks of...desperation.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Oh boy, this is just awkward.
Marty seems to be enjoying himself. Mort is paying him no mind, his eyes remain locked on Carter, who returns the stare, his arms crossed while standing beside Marty.
Mort raises his mic.
Large pop from the crowd.
Mort, still with eyes fixed on Carter, continues.
Carter and Marty look at each other. They begin to laugh.
Mort shakes his head.
Marty looks stumped. And then he smiles.
Marty and Carter start laughing again.
Mort smiles.
Now both Carter and Marty look frustrated.
We cut to the FRONT ROW, where an amped Chris Stipes nudges the kid sitting next to him.
Suddenly, we hear the opening hard riff of a familiar-- Senses Fail's "Bite to Break Skin." For those in the know, they are already on their feet, losing their minds.
Inside the ring, Marty and Carter know the song all to well, and the color disappears from their faces.
Out from the curtain emerges the man they call "Redemption," Damian Cole, former Pennsylvania State finalist, two time New Jersey State Wrestling Champion, Second City Wrestling Heavyweight Champion, and number one contender to the IWA World Championship-- all under the management of his former mentor, Marty Sunshine.
Cole, wearing jeans and a grey "Cole Mine" t-shirt, is all business as he moves with intensity toward the ring.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
And I also have a feeling that somewhere back
stage right now, Priscilla Price has fainted.
Damian is in the ring. After shaking hands with Mort, the two square up with Marty and Carter. Mort hands Damian his microphone.
In the background, a "DC!" chant has broken out.
Damian gets up close to Carter.
Damian and Carter are nose to nose. This shit could go off at any moment.
Suddenly, Bobby McVeigh appears at the top of the runway, mic in hand. All eyes turn to him.
Carter and Damian both nod, neither taking their eyes of the other, as we:
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - BACK STAGE
We move to back stage where CLAYTON COBB is watching the events at ringside unfold on a television monitor. Suddenly, Bobby McVeigh emerges from the ringside area. He walks right past Clayton, who has to double step just to keep up with him.
Bobby stops in his steps, turns toward Clayton.
reeks of...desperation.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Oh boy, this is just awkward.
Marty seems to be enjoying himself. Mort is paying him no mind, his eyes remain locked on Carter, who returns the stare, his arms crossed while standing beside Marty.
MARTY SUNSHINE
You think you can just come in here,
on the tail of Carter's win, and beg to
be in his favor again? That's just pathetic!
You think you can just come in here,
on the tail of Carter's win, and beg to
be in his favor again? That's just pathetic!
Marty lowers the mic for a moment. And then raises it again.
MARTY SUNSHINE
No. You see, while Carter may have been
in your "Good Grace," you will never be in
his good graces again." And another thing--
in your "Good Grace," you will never be in
his good graces again." And another thing--
MORT GOODMAN
Shut up, Marty.
Mort, still with eyes fixed on Carter, continues.
MORT GOODMAN
I did not come out here tonight to beg for
Carter back. I came here tonight to scout
out the competition. You see, I too have
moved on, and I have hitched my
wagon to someone else's star.
Carter back. I came here tonight to scout
out the competition. You see, I too have
moved on, and I have hitched my
wagon to someone else's star.
MARTY SUNSHINE
And who the hell would that be?
One of these Holston Huskies?
One of these Holston Huskies?
MORT GOODMAN
Nope. He's not a Husky.
MARTY SUNSHINE
What, are you making
a run with Cathy Crass?
a run with Cathy Crass?
Mort smiles.
MORT GOODMAN
No, it ain't Cathy.
MARTY SUNSHINE
Well why don't you tell me-- who the
hell is the poor soul to be stupid
enough to align himself with you?
hell is the poor soul to be stupid
enough to align himself with you?
CHRIS STIPES
Watch this.
Inside the ring, Marty and Carter know the song all to well, and the color disappears from their faces.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Oh my God, could it be!?! Yes--
yes it is! It's Damian Cole!
yes it is! It's Damian Cole!
Out from the curtain emerges the man they call "Redemption," Damian Cole, former Pennsylvania State finalist, two time New Jersey State Wrestling Champion, Second City Wrestling Heavyweight Champion, and number one contender to the IWA World Championship-- all under the management of his former mentor, Marty Sunshine.
Cole, wearing jeans and a grey "Cole Mine" t-shirt, is all business as he moves with intensity toward the ring.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Folks, for those outside the loop of amateur wrestling
and the history between these two,you need to get in
the loop very fast, and so here is the Cliff Notes version.
In 2001, Carter Hayes beats Damian Cole by a take down;
in 2002, Damian Cole beats Carter Hayes by a take down.
At the time, Carter Hayes-- coached by Mort Goodman.
At the time, Damian Cole-- coached by Marty Sunshine.
and the history between these two,you need to get in
the loop very fast, and so here is the Cliff Notes version.
In 2001, Carter Hayes beats Damian Cole by a take down;
in 2002, Damian Cole beats Carter Hayes by a take down.
At the time, Carter Hayes-- coached by Mort Goodman.
At the time, Damian Cole-- coached by Marty Sunshine.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
And in all of the years that have followed, despite their
paths crossing several times, these two men have
never fought none another in a professional match.
paths crossing several times, these two men have
never fought none another in a professional match.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Well I have a feeling that
is all about to change!
is all about to change!
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
And I also have a feeling that somewhere back
stage right now, Priscilla Price has fainted.
Damian is in the ring. After shaking hands with Mort, the two square up with Marty and Carter. Mort hands Damian his microphone.
In the background, a "DC!" chant has broken out.
DAMIAN COLE
Carter, you and I throwing down in a ring is
long overdue. And what better place for you
and I to throw down then in the State that
I was born, bred and learned my trade.
long overdue. And what better place for you
and I to throw down then in the State that
I was born, bred and learned my trade.
DAMIAN COLE
I hear they call this place
Wrestletown? Well let's wrestle.
Wrestletown? Well let's wrestle.
BOBBY MCVEIGH (O.S.)
Fellas, fellas, let's all relax.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Now I think I can speak for this entire community
and this entire organization when I say, we'd be
honored to host a match between Carter Hayes
and Damian Cole. But if we're gonna do it, we've
gotta do it right-- May 11th at our first ever pay-
per-view, Ascension-- Carter Hayes and Damian
Cole will mix it up. What do you say?
and this entire organization when I say, we'd be
honored to host a match between Carter Hayes
and Damian Cole. But if we're gonna do it, we've
gotta do it right-- May 11th at our first ever pay-
per-view, Ascension-- Carter Hayes and Damian
Cole will mix it up. What do you say?
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - BACK STAGE
We move to back stage where CLAYTON COBB is watching the events at ringside unfold on a television monitor. Suddenly, Bobby McVeigh emerges from the ringside area. He walks right past Clayton, who has to double step just to keep up with him.
CLAYTON COBB
Bobby! Hey Bobby!
CLAYTON COBB
Mort Goodman? Damian
Cole? How'd you land them?
Cole? How'd you land them?
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Sometimes it's who you know. Sometimes
it's not. Sometimes it's how hard you're
willing to work to get in the know.
it's not. Sometimes it's how hard you're
willing to work to get in the know.
Dean Willard enters the back stage area. He is ear to ear with nothing but smile.
DEAN WILLARD
Now that, my friend, is what I am
looking for in a general manger.
After we get through this show,
Bobby, we'll have to go out and
you'll have to tell me all about
how you landed Damian fucking Cole.
looking for in a general manger.
After we get through this show,
Bobby, we'll have to go out and
you'll have to tell me all about
how you landed Damian fucking Cole.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Actually, it was all Samantha Pavak.
DEAN WILLARD
Is that so?
BOBBY MCVEIGH
That's right. She's a wonderful assistant
and deserves all the credit on this one.
and deserves all the credit on this one.
DEAN WILLARD
Hmm. I'll keep that in mind.
As our trio of Bobby McVeigh, Clayton Cobb, and Dean Willard continue their exchange, they find their way into the concession area where all hell has broken loose, with CALVIN KENDRICK and KOLIN DAIRE slugging it out.
Standing to the side, screaming obscenities toward Kendrick at the top of her lungs, is recent Holston High School graduate turned Lollipop Lounge dancer CINDY STEVENS.
Standing further in the background as a passive observer is Lollipop Lounge Owner CASPAR REED.
Daire and Kendrick are really going at it, and fans scatter to stay out of the line of fire as they trade blow for blow. A knee to the gut by Daire takes the wind out of Kendrick, and Daire uses the moment to ram him face first into the wall.
Daire mounts Kendrick and sends a flurry of hammer firsts into the face of the former Husky.
Finally, BOBBY MCVEIGH appears on the scene, grabbing hold of Daire from behind and prying him off of Kendrick.
Daire releases Kendrick, who is ready to use the opportunity to pounce Daire, but McVeigh shoots a finger at him.
Kendrick checks his nose. There's a stead stream of blood coming from it.
Bobby looks Cindy, who is still in a frenzy. Bobby approaches.
It's then that Bobby notices Caspar Reed in the background.
IAN ECHO
My father, he had a dream; a dream to revolutionize this
sport. Take traditional wrestling, and mix it with a brand
of wrestling that had started making waves over in Japan.
That brand is what we call hardcore wrestling. A brand Holston
is quite unfamiliar with but fear not townies, because
I plan to demonstrate it-- twice. Chris Shields...
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - BACKSTAGE - EARLIER
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - LUXURY BOX - CONTINUOUS
We are inside of one of the luxury boxes for the Steel Mill Auditorium. It overlooks the arena and the ring, where Laila Arshad is celebrating with her newly claimed title.
Watching on with sheer disgust is PASTOR MATTHEW DOYLE-- senior Pastor of Holston's Calvary Walk Church-- and father of Wrestletown Public Relations Director Samantha Pavak.
He lets out a deep sigh, picks up his cell phone, punches some numbers, and heads for the door.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - CONTINUOUS
We are back at ringside. The new Wrestletown Hardcore Champion has vacated the ring, and our attention is with our color commentary team of Jesse Barnes and Guy Reynolds.
JESSE BARNES
And then in our main event, we
have Jack Evans stepping in for
Colton Woods to take on "The
Assassin" Vladimir Vishnevsky!
GUYS REYNOLDS
Wait a minute. What's this?
Standing to the side, screaming obscenities toward Kendrick at the top of her lungs, is recent Holston High School graduate turned Lollipop Lounge dancer CINDY STEVENS.
Standing further in the background as a passive observer is Lollipop Lounge Owner CASPAR REED.
Daire and Kendrick are really going at it, and fans scatter to stay out of the line of fire as they trade blow for blow. A knee to the gut by Daire takes the wind out of Kendrick, and Daire uses the moment to ram him face first into the wall.
Daire mounts Kendrick and sends a flurry of hammer firsts into the face of the former Husky.
Finally, BOBBY MCVEIGH appears on the scene, grabbing hold of Daire from behind and prying him off of Kendrick.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Alright! Enough! Daire, off of him!
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Kendrick, you stay right
there-- don't you move!
there-- don't you move!
CALVIN KENDRICK
But coach, he started--
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Don't give me that "but coach" crap! The
two of you want to do this-- you do it in a
ring, not in the public forum, where someone's
gonna run into a fan and then we have a
lawsuit on our hands! Use your heads!
two of you want to do this-- you do it in a
ring, not in the public forum, where someone's
gonna run into a fan and then we have a
lawsuit on our hands! Use your heads!
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Cindy, you alright? Either
of these guys touch you?
Cindy shakes her head. She ain't talking. Cindy, you alright? Either
of these guys touch you?
It's then that Bobby notices Caspar Reed in the background.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Oh, I see what's going on.
CASPAR REED
Don't look at me, coach. I'm just a fan looking
to get my concession on in between matches,
who happened to stumble into a bonus match.
CASPAR REED
Don't look at me, coach. I'm just a fan looking
to get my concession on in between matches,
who happened to stumble into a bonus match.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
I'm sure of it, Caspar. You keep your
business out of my arena, you hear me?
I'm sure of it, Caspar. You keep your
business out of my arena, you hear me?
Caspar raises his hands to signify he has no problem.
Bobby turns back to Cindy Stevens. She is wearing way too much makeup and her clothes are way too provocative. She looks out of it. Bobby looks upon her like a concerned father.
Caspar smiles. It's a sick smile, aimed at pissing just about everyone off-- but Bobby McVeigh in particular.
Bobby moves in on Caspar, gets right in his face.
CASPAR REED
How about this? Lets make
it into a gimmick match.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
No, Caspar, there will
be no gimmick match.
IAN ECHO
I like gimmick matches.
CASPAR REED
We can lock Cindy in a small cage
at the side of the ring, and Daire
and Kendrick can fight for the key--
first one to unlock her, gets her.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
There's gonna be
no gimmick match.
(to Dean Willard)
I don't know all the details,
but it would appear that Calvin
Kendrick and Kolin Daire are competing
for this lovely lady's affections.
you're not seriously
considering this.
DEAN WILLARD
But we don't have a cage.
Bobby turns back to Cindy Stevens. She is wearing way too much makeup and her clothes are way too provocative. She looks out of it. Bobby looks upon her like a concerned father.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Cindy, are you okay? How are your
parents? I notice you don't come
around to see Cassie anymore.
parents? I notice you don't come
around to see Cassie anymore.
She can't even manage a moment of eye contact.
CINDY STEVENS
I'm fine, Mr. McVeigh.
CASPAR REED
Hey coach, are we gonna see Kendrick and Daire
tussle? 'Cause I'll even sweeten the pot for that
corn fed Husky. Kendrick, you beat my boy Daire,
I'll give you Cindy for the night-- on the house.
tussle? 'Cause I'll even sweeten the pot for that
corn fed Husky. Kendrick, you beat my boy Daire,
I'll give you Cindy for the night-- on the house.
Bobby moves in on Caspar, gets right in his face.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
You're a sick son of a
bitch, you know that?
bitch, you know that?
Caspar smiles.
CASPAR REED
Yeah, I can see it now.
It's settled-- winner
gets a night with Cindy.
For better or for worse, IAN ECHO appears out of nowhere, and joins the conversation. It's settled-- winner
gets a night with Cindy.
IAN ECHO
Mr. McVeigh, there you
are. I have been looking
all over for you.
are. I have been looking
all over for you.
CASPAR REED
How about this? Lets make
it into a gimmick match.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
No, Caspar, there will
be no gimmick match.
IAN ECHO
I like gimmick matches.
CASPAR REED
We can lock Cindy in a small cage
at the side of the ring, and Daire
and Kendrick can fight for the key--
first one to unlock her, gets her.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
There's gonna be
no gimmick match.
Caspar ignores Bobby, and continues on. He has Ian's attention.
Suddenly, Dean Willard and Clayton Cobb appear. They stop to join the fray.
Caspar smiles, holds out his hand.
Dean shakes his hand, maintaining a trace of skepticism about him.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
He owns the Lollipop Lounge
Strip Club down on Central.
Bobby is getting frustrated.
IAN ECHOSuddenly, Dean Willard and Clayton Cobb appear. They stop to join the fray.
DEAN WILLARD
What's going on here?
CASPAR REED
Dean Willard, I don't
believe we've met yet.
Caspar Reed-- I'm a big
fan of the fight game.
believe we've met yet.
Caspar Reed-- I'm a big
fan of the fight game.
DEAN WILLARD
And what do you do, Mr. Reed.
CASPAR REED
What do I do? Well, I
guess you could say I'm
an entrepreneur. Mainly,
I own an establishment
for...the performing arts.
guess you could say I'm
an entrepreneur. Mainly,
I own an establishment
for...the performing arts.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
He owns the Lollipop Lounge
Strip Club down on Central.
DEAN WILLARD
Well it's nice to
meet you, Mr. Reed, but
we have a show to run, so--
IAN ECHO
Mr. Reed just had the
most delectable idea.
Well it's nice to
meet you, Mr. Reed, but
we have a show to run, so--
IAN ECHO
Mr. Reed just had the
most delectable idea.
DEAN WILLARD
Is that so?
Is that so?
Bobby is getting frustrated.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
We don't have time for this.
We don't have time for this.
(to Dean Willard)
I don't know all the details,
but it would appear that Calvin
Kendrick and Kolin Daire are competing
for this lovely lady's affections.
All eyes turn to Cindy Stevens, standing to the side, about ten feet away. She waves at them sheepishly, clueless as to what is being discussed.
IAN ECHO
Anyway, Mr. Reed was
suggesting that we place Miss...
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Stevens-- her name
is Cindy Stevens...
IAN ECHO
That we place Miss Stevens
in a cage, and we let Mr.
Kendrick and Mr. Daire fight
for the key to unlock her.
Anyway, Mr. Reed was
suggesting that we place Miss...
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Stevens-- her name
is Cindy Stevens...
IAN ECHO
That we place Miss Stevens
in a cage, and we let Mr.
Kendrick and Mr. Daire fight
for the key to unlock her.
There is a pause.
Interesting? Dean, DEAN WILLARD
Interesting.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Interesting.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
you're not seriously
considering this.
DEAN WILLARD
But we don't have a cage.
Ian Echo smiles-- it's a proud, sinister smile. He rubs his hands together.
All eyes turn to Ian. He seems to be lost in his thoughts.
IAN ECHO
I have a cage. I keep it
in the back of my van.
in the back of my van.
IAN ECHO
Just big enough to fit a
young woman like Cindy Stevens.
young woman like Cindy Stevens.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Dean, we've gotta get this show moving.
IAN ECHO
Oh yes. It is time for me to unveil
my plans for the hardcore division.
Would you like to come see.
my plans for the hardcore division.
Would you like to come see.
CASPAR REED
That's right, coach, run along now.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - INSIDE THE RING - CONTINUOUS
Ian Echo face fills the screen, smile ear to ear. He has a sinister look to his expression. The camera pans out, and we see Ian Echo standing in front of the entrance stage, with a microphone in one hand, and what appears to be the Wrestletown hardcore championship dangling from his other hand. Ian Echo raises the microphone.
IAN ECHO
My father, he had a dream; a dream to revolutionize this
sport. Take traditional wrestling, and mix it with a brand
of wrestling that had started making waves over in Japan.
That brand is what we call hardcore wrestling. A brand Holston
is quite unfamiliar with but fear not townies, because
I plan to demonstrate it-- twice. Chris Shields...
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - BACKSTAGE - EARLIER
The scene moves to backstage; Laila Arshad stands in one of the corridors that makes the backstage up. She breathes heavily; some may question why does she have red paint all over her face, but in all reality it is not red paint but blood.
LAILA ARSHAD
Ian Echo sends his regards.
Chris shield lays on his back on the floor, with his head tilted to the side. If it weren't for the curly hair, you wouldn't be able to identify this man as Chris Shields.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - INSIDE THE RING - CONTINUOUS
Ian Echo smiles, as down inside the ring stands Laila Arshad, Radek Dayz, Isaac King, Morgan Malenko and Eric Barrie.
IAN ECHO
First things first, Chris Shields where ever you
are; backstage, or the Holston General Hospital.
You do not walk into my town, and chose - NO!
I chose what is best for you, not you. If I want
you to fight in the hardcore division, you will fight
in the hardcore division. Hope you remember that next
time, when you awake where ever you may be.
are; backstage, or the Holston General Hospital.
You do not walk into my town, and chose - NO!
I chose what is best for you, not you. If I want
you to fight in the hardcore division, you will fight
in the hardcore division. Hope you remember that next
time, when you awake where ever you may be.
Ian Echo smiles from beneath the entrance stage.
IAN ECHO
Now
Ian Echo holds up the hardcore championship title belt.
IAN ECHO
See this championship right here in my hand; this means the
most violent, the most brutal superstar inside the square circle
of Wrestletown. Only the strongest, only the most hardcore
will wear this championship around his waist and tonight one
of you will walk away with it around their waist. Yes, tonight.
most violent, the most brutal superstar inside the square circle
of Wrestletown. Only the strongest, only the most hardcore
will wear this championship around his waist and tonight one
of you will walk away with it around their waist. Yes, tonight.
Ian Echo turned the hardcore championship around so he could look at it.
IAN ECHO
So with that said, the bell rings now.
The bell rang inside the arena.
IAN ECHO
Last man standing claims it.
Ian Echo sets the championship down on the cement floor, propped up, facing down towards the ring.
The five competitors down inside the ring stare at each other, before we see both Laila Arshad and Radek Days exit the ring. Morgan Malenko and Eric Barrie, team up together and attack Isaac King.
GUY REYNOLDS
The former Holston Husky Wrestling
teams are taking it too Isaac King.
teams are taking it too Isaac King.
JESSE BARNES
Forgot about them, what is Radek
Dayz and Laila Arshad doing?
Dayz and Laila Arshad doing?
GUY REYNOLDS
Grabbing weapons - OH Isaac King
just drove Morgan head into the
canvas with a devastating DDT!
just drove Morgan head into the
canvas with a devastating DDT!
JESSE BARNES
That's cheating! Weapons don't
belong inside the ring!
belong inside the ring!
Outside the ring, Radek Dayz holds a steel chair, and Laila Arshad held a chair, both on opposite sides of the ring.
GUY REYNOLDS
Did you not read Ian Echo's notes?
JESSE BARNES
I don't think anybody read his notes.
Radek Dayz and Laila Arshad enter into the ring while Isaac King completes a snap suplex on Eric Barrie. Both Holston Huskies are down as Isaac King stands to his feet, only to meet a steel chair delivered by Radek Dayz. Isaac King spins around and is finished off by Laila Arshad who connects with the steel chair. Isaac King collapse to the canvas.
JESSE BARNES
This isn't wrestling, this is--
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - BACKSTAGE - CONTINUOUS
BOBBY MCVEIGH
Garbage!
Bobby McVeigh is irate, watching backstage on a TV monitor as Laila Arshad is raining down a storm of chair shots on Morgan Malenko.
BOBBY MCVEIGH
That's not wrestling, this is complete and utter
garbage. We need to shut it down, now!
garbage. We need to shut it down, now!
DEAN WILLARD
This is fantastic!
Dean Willard watched from another screen as Radek Dayz connected with the 'Dayz End' on Eric Barrie, right onto the steel chair. Bobby McVeigh no longer watched the screen but was looking over at Dean Willard.
DEAN WILLARD
The crowd is eating it up.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - INSIDE THE RING – CONTINUOUS
The reaction inside the auditorium is mixed, half are voicing their displeasure while the others are screaming for more.
GUY REYNOLDS
All the Kings men!
Laila hits her missile dropkick from the top rope on a now bloody Isaac King sending him stumbling backwards and over the top rope crashing down to the mats below. Right about where Eric Barrie lays in a pool of his blood. Radek Dayz picks up Morgan Malenko in a gorilla press slam and tosses the bloody former wrestling team member over the top rope and into the timekeepers table.
GUY REYNOLDS
What a demonstration of
strength -- only two remain.
strength -- only two remain.
JESSE BARNES
Who cares, Isaac King, Morgan Malenko,
and Eric Barrie need medical attention.
and Eric Barrie need medical attention.
GUY REYNOLDS
Relax Guy - This is Hardcore Wrestling, they'll
live. Look Laila and Radek both standing
with chairs, both hesitant to make a move.
live. Look Laila and Radek both standing
with chairs, both hesitant to make a move.
JESSE BARNES
I see movement from Isaac King! I—
GUY REYNOLDS
Oh, Radek is going for it!
Radek Dayz swings his chair towards Laila, and Laila dodges under the swing of the chair. Radek turns to swing again, but Laila jabs Radek in the throat with the chair, and then swings and connects with the chair shot. Five shots it takes to bring Radek down to his knees as blood pours from the open gash on his forehead. Laila lines up Radek, who is barely altogether, and the blood in his eyes has blurred his vision. Laila slams the chair down, breaking it over Radek's head.
GUY REYNOLDS
We have a new champion –
a hardcore champion.
a hardcore champion.
JESSE BARNES
Who cares, I’m disgusted
with what I just witnessed.
with what I just witnessed.
Laila holds one piece of the chair; the rest lying beside Radek on the canvas. She stares down upon Radek, before tossing the leg of the chair into the audience and makes her exit from the ring.
Laila walks up the aisle and claims her Hardcore Championship.
IAN ECHO
And your winner – AND NEW
HARDCORE CHAMPION – LAILA ARSHAD!
HARDCORE CHAMPION – LAILA ARSHAD!
Laila stares at the title in her hand, as Ian Echo points at her, his new hardcore champion.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - LUXURY BOX - CONTINUOUS
We are inside of one of the luxury boxes for the Steel Mill Auditorium. It overlooks the arena and the ring, where Laila Arshad is celebrating with her newly claimed title.
Watching on with sheer disgust is PASTOR MATTHEW DOYLE-- senior Pastor of Holston's Calvary Walk Church-- and father of Wrestletown Public Relations Director Samantha Pavak.
He lets out a deep sigh, picks up his cell phone, punches some numbers, and heads for the door.
PASTOR DOYLE
Yeah Ed, it's Matt Doyle...
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - CONTINUOUS
We are back at ringside. The new Wrestletown Hardcore Champion has vacated the ring, and our attention is with our color commentary team of Jesse Barnes and Guy Reynolds.
JESSE BARNES
Well folks, some fantastic action so far, the
crowning of our first Wrestletown Champion
ever, and there is still much more to come,
including Joshua Swick taking on Carter Hayes.
crowning of our first Wrestletown Champion
ever, and there is still much more to come,
including Joshua Swick taking on Carter Hayes.
GUY REYNOLDS
In addition to that, we have Calvin
Kendrick and Kolin Daire-- with a
night with Cindy Stevens on the line.
JESSE BARNES
And then in our main event, we
have Jack Evans stepping in for
Colton Woods to take on "The
Assassin" Vladimir Vishnevsky!
GUYS REYNOLDS
Wait a minute. What's this?
Down the runway marches Pastor Matt Doyle, on his way to the ring. He is met with a mixed reaction from the crowd, although he pays them no mind.
JESSE BARNES
Folks, for those new to Holston,
this man is Pastor Matt Doyle, head
pastor of the Calvary Walk Church.
He is also the father of our very own
Samantha Pavak-- director of Public
Relations for Wrestletown.
Folks, for those new to Holston,
this man is Pastor Matt Doyle, head
pastor of the Calvary Walk Church.
He is also the father of our very own
Samantha Pavak-- director of Public
Relations for Wrestletown.
GUY REYNOLDS
He looks like he has
something on his mind.
He looks like he has
something on his mind.
Inside the ring, Pastor Matt takes the mic. He looks rather despondent.
PASTOR MATT DOYLE
My good brethren of Holston, I am in mourning....
You see, I wanted to believe. I really did. I wanted
to believe that bringing Wrestletown to Holston would
be a means to unite this town and spark its economy;
and like many of you, my eyes have been fixed on all of
the good that could come from this venture, overlooking
the great potential for destruction that bringing this
glorified cockfighting to Holston could mean.
PASTOR MATT DOYLE
But tonight has confirmed my worst fears. Tonight, amid
the violence and the bloodshed and the lawlessness
and the profanity, it occurred to me that Wrestletown
will spell the death of this great town.
My good brethren of Holston, I am in mourning....
You see, I wanted to believe. I really did. I wanted
to believe that bringing Wrestletown to Holston would
be a means to unite this town and spark its economy;
and like many of you, my eyes have been fixed on all of
the good that could come from this venture, overlooking
the great potential for destruction that bringing this
glorified cockfighting to Holston could mean.
The pastor's dramatic characterization of the sport brings about a series of boos from a fan base that has enjoyed the night's action.
PASTOR MATT DOYLE
But tonight has confirmed my worst fears. Tonight, amid
the violence and the bloodshed and the lawlessness
and the profanity, it occurred to me that Wrestletown
will spell the death of this great town.
A "bullshit" chant breaks out.
PASTOR MATT DOYLE
You see, your chant is all the
proof I need that I am right.
You see, your chant is all the
proof I need that I am right.
The pastor lowers the mic for a moment, perhaps with the hope that his warning will resonate with the crowd.
PASTOR MATT DOYLE
And while the emergence of Wrestletown will spell the
deal of Holston, as we know from this most Holy week,
the dead can be raised. And so I have called upon a
friend to assist me in ridding this town of the cesspool
of sin that is Wrestletown. And so I introduce to you,
the man who will save this town from turning from
Holston to Sodom and Gomorrah. Folks, I bring to
you none other than "Righteous" Ian Wright!
And while the emergence of Wrestletown will spell the
deal of Holston, as we know from this most Holy week,
the dead can be raised. And so I have called upon a
friend to assist me in ridding this town of the cesspool
of sin that is Wrestletown. And so I introduce to you,
the man who will save this town from turning from
Holston to Sodom and Gomorrah. Folks, I bring to
you none other than "Righteous" Ian Wright!
The opening riff of Switchfoot's "Afterlife" fill the arena, followed by the opening verse:
I've tasted fire I'm ready to come alive
I can't just shut it up and fake that I'm alright
I'm ready now
I'm not waiting for the afterlife
I'll let it burn the way the sunlight burns my skin
The way I feel inside, the way the day begins
I'm ready now
I'm not waiting for the other side
I'm ready now, I'm ready now
On the giant screen, we get an image:
I've tasted fire I'm ready to come alive
I can't just shut it up and fake that I'm alright
I'm ready now
I'm not waiting for the afterlife
I'll let it burn the way the sunlight burns my skin
The way I feel inside, the way the day begins
I'm ready now
I'm not waiting for the other side
I'm ready now, I'm ready now
On the giant screen, we get an image:
And then he appears on the runway, "RIGHTEOUS" IAN WRIGHT. He is carrying a mic in one hand and an apple in the other.
As he marches down the runway, without missing a stride, he snatches a hot dog (with everything on it) from a heavyset fan, and gives her his apple instead.
Ian keeps walking.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Get a load of this guy, folks. You wanna
talk about delusional? Ian Wright believes
he knows what's best for everyone. You know,
I've heard that when he was born, there was
a mixup on his birth certificate, and it
actually reads "I am Wright." True story.
Get a load of this guy, folks. You wanna
talk about delusional? Ian Wright believes
he knows what's best for everyone. You know,
I've heard that when he was born, there was
a mixup on his birth certificate, and it
actually reads "I am Wright." True story.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Well make no mistake, Ian Wright can wrestle.
He's a former UWL Wrestlefest winner, an former
IWA title contender, and while he may not be the
sharpest tool in the shed and may be a wet blanket
at a party, inside the ring, he can make some waves.
Well make no mistake, Ian Wright can wrestle.
He's a former UWL Wrestlefest winner, an former
IWA title contender, and while he may not be the
sharpest tool in the shed and may be a wet blanket
at a party, inside the ring, he can make some waves.
Ian hops onto the apron and enters the ring, giving Pastor Doyle a big hug. They exchange pleasantries off the mic, and then stand side by side, looking out upon the crowd.
Ian raises his mic.
Ian raises his mic.
IAN WRIGHT
Call girls. And porn stars. And lingerie
models. And drug addicts. And peeping
Toms. And strip club bouncers. These
are the new heroes of Holston.
models. And drug addicts. And peeping
Toms. And strip club bouncers. These
are the new heroes of Holston.
A chorus of boos follows. They are aimed at Ian. He doesn't recognize it.
More boos. Ian nods his head.
Pastor Doyle is shaking his head. Ian pats him on his back.
An interruption, courtesy of the sound system. The sounds of Lincoln Park's "Violent Rythm" can mean only one thing.
They're acting like they want a riot
Its a riot I'll give 'em
As the sound climbs higher
On this violent rhythm
These snakes in the grass,
Supplying the venom
I ain't scared of your teeth,
I admire what's in 'em
You've been waiting in the shadows there, thinking you're hidden
But the truth is, you don't have the stomach to get 'em
Go on already hit 'em
Yeah you gotta be kiddin'
Wanna talk about a victim?
I'mma put you there with 'em!
It is the arrival of the "Canadian Controversy" Shawn Cage.
Call it being in the right place at the right time with the right asshole pissing the fans off with his self-righteousness, but the Canadian controversy is treated to a massive response from the crowd-- perhaps the biggest of the night. He stops at the top of the runway, mic in hand, a remote control in the other, addressing the crowd.
Suddenly, his eyes shift to the two men in the ring. Ian has his hands cupped over his ears. Pastor Matt looks like he is having palpitations.
Cage smiles.
Shawn clicks the remote in his hand.
Suddenly on the screen, we get images, one after another, all of sex and various stars from the adult film industry-- Sasha Gray, Kelly Wells, Aurora Snow, Cyntheria-- one after another-- sometimes two after another. Oh, the scenes are blurred out because Shawn needs to keep his keep his job; but they are revealing enough to drive Ian crazy inside the ring.
As Ian rushes to the pastor's side, Shawn Cage turns around, drops his pants , and bends over, giving a nice parting gift to the "Righteous One."
IAN WRIGHT
I know. I share your disgust. Damian
Cole. A former felon. Radek Dayz. A
former felon. Robbie McKay. A former junkie.
These are the new heroes of Holston.
Cole. A former felon. Radek Dayz. A
former felon. Robbie McKay. A former junkie.
These are the new heroes of Holston.
IAN WRIGHT
The way I see it, people, we have two
choices. Choice number one, we can let
these peddlers of sex and violence have
their way with this town, and rob you of
your town pride. Well, not on my watch.
choices. Choice number one, we can let
these peddlers of sex and violence have
their way with this town, and rob you of
your town pride. Well, not on my watch.
IAN WRIGHT
No, I am gonna go with option two. I am
gonna fight, and I am gonna fight until
every last druggie and every last pervert
and every last sociopath and ever last potty
mouth is surgically removed from Holston like
a hemorrhoid. That's right, just consider me
to be your neighborhood butt doctor, Ian Wri--
gonna fight, and I am gonna fight until
every last druggie and every last pervert
and every last sociopath and ever last potty
mouth is surgically removed from Holston like
a hemorrhoid. That's right, just consider me
to be your neighborhood butt doctor, Ian Wri--
They're acting like they want a riot
Its a riot I'll give 'em
As the sound climbs higher
On this violent rhythm
These snakes in the grass,
Supplying the venom
I ain't scared of your teeth,
I admire what's in 'em
You've been waiting in the shadows there, thinking you're hidden
But the truth is, you don't have the stomach to get 'em
Go on already hit 'em
Yeah you gotta be kiddin'
Wanna talk about a victim?
I'mma put you there with 'em!
It is the arrival of the "Canadian Controversy" Shawn Cage.
Call it being in the right place at the right time with the right asshole pissing the fans off with his self-righteousness, but the Canadian controversy is treated to a massive response from the crowd-- perhaps the biggest of the night. He stops at the top of the runway, mic in hand, a remote control in the other, addressing the crowd.
SHAWN CAGE
I am sorry I am late to the party, but I got tied upon
in a huge orgy tonight with Holston's finest. I'm talking
a (beep) fest of epic proportions. I had so much (beep)
tonight. I mean, I was (beep) deep in (beep), and--
in a huge orgy tonight with Holston's finest. I'm talking
a (beep) fest of epic proportions. I had so much (beep)
tonight. I mean, I was (beep) deep in (beep), and--
Cage smiles.
SHAWN CAGE
Oh, hi guys, I did't see you in there. You know,
Ian, I couldn't help but catch your little promo out
in the parking from earlier tonight. That may have
been my condom rapper. But now that I've had the
chance to see your promo and learn what you're all
about, I thought I'd share with you my promo, so
that you can get to know me a little better.
Oh, hi guys, I did't see you in there. You know,
Ian, I couldn't help but catch your little promo out
in the parking from earlier tonight. That may have
been my condom rapper. But now that I've had the
chance to see your promo and learn what you're all
about, I thought I'd share with you my promo, so
that you can get to know me a little better.
Shawn clicks the remote in his hand.
Suddenly on the screen, we get images, one after another, all of sex and various stars from the adult film industry-- Sasha Gray, Kelly Wells, Aurora Snow, Cyntheria-- one after another-- sometimes two after another. Oh, the scenes are blurred out because Shawn needs to keep his keep his job; but they are revealing enough to drive Ian crazy inside the ring.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Oh, this is uncalled for.
Shawn case is a...a...
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
He's a lucky man is what he is!
And as for Pastor Matt-- oh, poor Pastor Matt-- he is having a major panic attack. He is so taken by the signs of smut on the screen, that he literally faints. Oh, this is uncalled for.
Shawn case is a...a...
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
He's a lucky man is what he is!
As Ian rushes to the pastor's side, Shawn Cage turns around, drops his pants , and bends over, giving a nice parting gift to the "Righteous One."
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Look out! There's a full moon in Holston,
and it is shining right on Ian Wright!
Look out! There's a full moon in Holston,
and it is shining right on Ian Wright!
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
I just hope that Pastor Matt is okay.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
As much as I regret having to cut away
from Shawn Cage's ass, we're receiving breaking
news of a potential altercation back stage.
I just hope that Pastor Matt is okay.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
As much as I regret having to cut away
from Shawn Cage's ass, we're receiving breaking
news of a potential altercation back stage.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - BACKSTAGE - CONTINUOUS
The live coverage returns backstage, where in the distance we see the trio of Marty Sunshine, Priscilla Price, and Carter Hayes walking away from the camera. Jack Owyns walks into camera view, holding a wooden baseball bat in his hand, heading in the general direction of the trio. The Villain speeds up his walk trying to catch up.
VOICE
JACK!
Jack turned his head sideways in the general direction of the voice. A lead pipe catches Jack Owyns off guard across the nose. His feet collapse beneath him, and Jack drops the bat he held and falls onto the floor unconscious.
A man dressed in black, with a mask hiding his identity walks into camera view holding the lead pipe. He crouches down beside the Villain, his nose appears to be broken, as blood is pouring out of both nostrils.
MASKED MAN
It’s been too long,
old friend. Too long.
The man rose to his feet and held the lead pipe over his head, aiming his next strike.
HOLLI BLUE
JACK!
The man lowered the lead pipe looking towards Holli Blue who was in full sprint towards the two. The man dropped the lead pipe and vanished down another hallway as Holli comes sliding on her knees, coming to the aid of her boyfriend Jack Owyns.
WAKE UP!
Holli Blue has Jack Owyns head in her lap.
ODDBALL
Somebody scream help? Oh
my god, is he; is Jack okay?
HOLLI BLUE
Does he look okay?
Oddball reaches down and picks up the lead pipe.
ODDBALL
No – No he does not.
Oddball raises the lead pipe over his head, and then proceeds to drive it into the chest of Jack Owyns. Holli Blue moves away, and stares up at Oddball in shock.
HOLLI BLUE
WHAT—
ODDBALL
He looks even worst now.
HOLLI BLUE
You – You fuck—
In one quick motion, Oddball is down on his knees and with his right hand squeezing Holli cheeks. Holli Blue freezes, unsure what to do.
ODDBALL
Oh just shut up – I must say,
you really are, a pretty thing.
It’s a shame, I couldn’t keep you
to myself, but I promised you to
somebody else unfortunately.
Oddball smirks.
ODDBALL
Jack’s not the only one, I dug
somebody up from his past. You too
Miss Blue, I found somebody from your
past too, who just dying to be reacquainted
with you. Does Jason, ring any bells?
Something clicks in Holli Blue head, and she reaches up digging her nails into the face of Oddball.
ODDBALL
You—
Oddball releases Holli, and readies himself to strike her with an open palm slap. He finds his hand stopped just before her face, as Jack Owyns had come to, and grabbed him by the forearm. Oddball brushed Jack hand off, and without even thinking jumped to his knee and ran away in full sprint.
JACK OWYNS
Mother…Fucker.
Holli Blue rushed back to Jack’s aid, as he tried to sit up. She stopped him from sitting up, placing her hand on his chest.
HOLLI BLUE
Jacky don’t move.
JACK OWYNS
I think I might vomit.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - ARENA - CONTINUOUS
We return to our commentators, who are visibly shaken by what they've just witnessed.
We return to our commentators, who are visibly shaken by what they've just witnessed.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Who was that!?!
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
I don't know-- whoever it was, he seemed to
have targeted Jack Owyns personally, calling
him "old friend." That was eerie. And I'll
add this-- Carter Hayes is a lucky man, since
Jack Owyns looked poised to takeout the crybaby
until this masked assailant stepped in. Though,
this Oddball, might not be so lucky. If looks
could kill; Hollie Blue has that look.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Folks, it has been a brutal night thus far--
and this one promises to be no different.
We've got Kolin Daire and Calvin Kendrick.
MEADOW LEIGH
The following contest is scheduled for one
fall, with a twenty minute time limit....
First, making his way to the ring....
MEADOW LEIGH
Coming first to the ring, weighing in at two
Hundred and five pounds...He is a former Holston
Husky, Calvin Kendrick!
MEADOW LEIGH
And his opponent, from Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, weighing in at two hundred
Thirty four pounds, he is Kolin Daires!
JESSE BARNES
This should be interesting bout. Both
men already came to blows backstage earlier
tonight, and now – What is this, they cannot
be serious.
GUY REYNOLDS
Well look at that. Ian Echo
actually had a cage in his van.
JESSE BARNES
This is sick.
GUY REYNOLDS
This is entertainment at its finest.
JESSE BARNES
No – WOAH! Kolin Daires just tackled Calvin
Kendrick’s to the canvas and is unloading shot
after shot.
GUY REYNOLDS
These out of towners, are
sure showing up the huskies.
JESSE BARNES
It’s almost unfair.
GUY REYNOLDS
How so?
JESSE BARNES
Well – OH! Calvin Head just smacked
off the mat with that German suplex.
GUY REYNOLDS
What’s Kolin Daires doing now?
GUY REYNOLDS
Kolin Daires is going to
retrieve his prize, people.
JESSE BARNES
This is wrong. This is—
GUY REYNOLDS
It’s called entertainment, and let me tell
you Dean Willard knows how to bring it.
MEADOW LEIGH
And your winner of
tonight’s contest…Kolin Daires!
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
A hell of a performance by Kolin Daire,
and he fought like a man with a lot to prove.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Folks, something is going down in the back, and we
need to bring you there now. I do not have details,
but I am hearing something involving an arrest warrant.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - BACKSTAGE - CONTINUOUS
Who was that!?!
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
I don't know-- whoever it was, he seemed to
have targeted Jack Owyns personally, calling
him "old friend." That was eerie. And I'll
add this-- Carter Hayes is a lucky man, since
Jack Owyns looked poised to takeout the crybaby
until this masked assailant stepped in. Though,
this Oddball, might not be so lucky. If looks
could kill; Hollie Blue has that look.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Folks, it has been a brutal night thus far--
and this one promises to be no different.
We've got Kolin Daire and Calvin Kendrick.
The Camera cuts to ring side.
MEADOW LEIGH
The following contest is scheduled for one
fall, with a twenty minute time limit....
First, making his way to the ring....
The camera cuts from inside the ring to the entrance stage.
MEADOW LEIGH
Coming first to the ring, weighing in at two
Hundred and five pounds...He is a former Holston
Husky, Calvin Kendrick!
Calvin Kendrick steps out from behind the black curtain too ‘Mother’ by Danzig. The crowd erupts for the former Husky, even though most share a dislike for the man. He walks down to the ring, not clapping anybody’s hand as he walks by. He enters into the ring underneath the bottom rope, and the music fades.
MEADOW LEIGH
And his opponent, from Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, weighing in at two hundred
Thirty four pounds, he is Kolin Daires!
‘Whiskey in the Jar’ by Metallica erupts on the arena sound system, which follows Kolin Daires stepping out from behind the black curtain. He receives a mix reaction from the fans; mostly because nobody knows who he is, and the few cheers he get, is from the people Kendrick has wronged before, looking for the former Husky to get a taste of his own medicine.
JESSE BARNES
This should be interesting bout. Both
men already came to blows backstage earlier
tonight, and now – What is this, they cannot
be serious.
GUY REYNOLDS
Well look at that. Ian Echo
actually had a cage in his van.
JESSE BARNES
This is sick.
Out from behind the black curtain, as Kolin Daires steps inside the ring. Backstage personal wheel out a cage on a trolley with Cindy Stevens locked inside.
GUY REYNOLDS
This is entertainment at its finest.
JESSE BARNES
No – WOAH! Kolin Daires just tackled Calvin
Kendrick’s to the canvas and is unloading shot
after shot.
Inside the ring, Kolin unleashed bomb after bomb. Mixing it up and connect with Calvin lower body, and head; making it extremely hard for Calvin Kendrick’s to block each shot. Kolin Daires pulls himself away, and allows Kendrick to rise to his feet, but only for a second as Daires wraps his arm around the neck of Kendrick, and drives him head first into the canvas.
Calvin rolls award clutching his head, but manages to make it to his feet. Kolin Daires responds with a European uppercut; followed by using the ropes and delivering a devastating clothesline.
GUY REYNOLDS
These out of towners, are
sure showing up the huskies.
JESSE BARNES
It’s almost unfair.
GUY REYNOLDS
How so?
JESSE BARNES
Well – OH! Calvin Head just smacked
off the mat with that German suplex.
GUY REYNOLDS
What’s Kolin Daires doing now?
Kolin Daires pulls Calvin Kendrick to his feet, and locks him up and connects with his trademark move ‘DAIREDEVIL DRIVER’ a Death Valley driver dead center of the ring.
Calvin Kendrick appears to be completely out cold, but that doesn’t stop Kolin Daires from delivering a few quick boots to his down opponent.
Kolin Daires exits the ring.
GUY REYNOLDS
Kolin Daires is going to
retrieve his prize, people.
JESSE BARNES
This is wrong. This is—
GUY REYNOLDS
It’s called entertainment, and let me tell
you Dean Willard knows how to bring it.
Kolin Daires snatches the key, and then looks back down towards the ring. Calvin Kendrick hasn’t moved a muscle since, Kolin left the ring.
Kolin Daires places the key into the lock, and unlocks the door.
MEADOW LEIGH
And your winner of
tonight’s contest…Kolin Daires!
Cindy Stevens steps outside the cage.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
A hell of a performance by Kolin Daire,
and he fought like a man with a lot to prove.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Folks, something is going down in the back, and we
need to bring you there now. I do not have details,
but I am hearing something involving an arrest warrant.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - BACKSTAGE - CONTINUOUS
The footage returns backstage, where we find Laila Arshad, Radek Dayz and Ian Echo cooped inside the very small office of wrestletowns director of the hardcore division. Radek Dayz hold his throat, still feeling the aftermath of that chair shot Laila delivered, while holding a once white towel, now red over his head.
Ian Echo sits behind his desk, looking over towards Laila who has the hardcore championship strung over her shoulder.
Ian Echo sits behind his desk, looking over towards Laila who has the hardcore championship strung over her shoulder.
IAN ECHO
My, my does my championship
ever suit you, Laila.
ever suit you, Laila.
LAILA ARSHAD
You mean my championship?
IAN ECHO
Of course, I meant that -
your championship, stupid me.
your championship, stupid me.
The door leading into the office of Ian Echo swings open. In steps the pastor Matt Doyle and walking in behind him is the Sheriff of Holston Ed Hood.
PASTOR MATT DOYLE
Sheriff Hood, arrest these two.
Matt Doyle pointed in the general direction of Laila Arshad and Radek Dayz.
LAILA ARSHAD
What?
RADEK DAYZ
What?
RADEK DAYZ
What?
IAN ECHO
What for?
PASTOR MATT DOYLE
Why don't we start with
"Assault with a deadly weapon—"
"Assault with a deadly weapon—"
Sheriff Ed Hood pulled two set of cuffs that dangled from his belt.
PASTOR MATT DOYLE
I was pushing for attempted murder,
after what I just witnessed.
after what I just witnessed.
Sheriff Ed Hood placed the cuffs on Radek Dayz wrist first, then proceed towards Laila.
PASTOR MATT DOYLE
But the Sheriff here, seems
to think there is enough
grounds to charge you both.
to think there is enough
grounds to charge you both.
SHERIFF ED HOOD
You have the right to remain—
LAILA ARSHAD
Don’t even think of touching me.
I’ll take those cuffs and –
I’ll take those cuffs and –
IAN ECHO
Easy now – it’s okay, I will get
this all figured out.
this all figured out.
Laila Arshad snapped the cuffs from Ed Hood’s hands and locked them into place. Ian Echo shook his head in disapproval.
SHERIFF ED HOOD
If you’d both follow me, the cruiser is
out front waiting to take you to the station.
out front waiting to take you to the station.
The sheriff pointed, not wanting to make any body contact with either he had just arrested. He simple just pointed towards the exit.
PASTOR MATT DOYLE
This will not be tolerated Ian,
next time, for orchestrating it.
I’ll have the sheriff arrest you,
along with any person who takes part.
next time, for orchestrating it.
I’ll have the sheriff arrest you,
along with any person who takes part.
IAN ECHO
I’m sorry pastor, I swear on
my life, I will not allow it
to happen again. Apologies again.
my life, I will not allow it
to happen again. Apologies again.
Laila and Radek stopped, turning around and looking back towards Ian Echo, who smiled ear to ear.
SHERIFF ED HOOD
Continue on please
The Sheriff glances back at Ian too, as he walked away.
SHERIFF ED HOOD
Ian you’re a good kid, don’t get
yourself tied up and following the
wrong path. You’re better than that.
yourself tied up and following the
wrong path. You’re better than that.
Ian only nodded his head, as the Sheriff, Laila, and Radek disappeared around the corner. The Pastor Matt Doyle began to follow.
IAN ECHO
Pastor?
Matt Doyle stopped.
PASTOR MATT DOYLE
Yes Ian?
IAN ECHO
Chairs? You think chair shots
are horrible, a crime do you?
are horrible, a crime do you?
PASTOR MATT DOYLE
Yes, I—
IAN ECHO
Well Pastor – You fuckin’ fool, you
haven’t seen anything yet. I will
paint the streets of Holston red,
and fill every alley, street, park,
house, and business with violence.
And I assure, you won’t stop me either.
haven’t seen anything yet. I will
paint the streets of Holston red,
and fill every alley, street, park,
house, and business with violence.
And I assure, you won’t stop me either.
The pastor looked towards Ian Echo in shock.
IAN ECHO
Now, get the fuck out of my office.
INT. STEEL MILL AUDITORIUM - ARENA - CONTINUOUS
We're back with our broadcast team.
MEADOW LEIGHWe're back with our broadcast team.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Wow. Folks, I don't really know
what to say there. Other than
that there is something about
Ian Echo that just isn't right.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
What I don't get, Jesse, is what did
they expect? If we're gonna have a
hardcore division, you'd think these
fighters have signed waivers. There's
a certain assumption of risk that's to
be expected with these matches. But now
we have the authorities involved?
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Clearly Sheriff Ed Hood has been very busy
tonight, now dealing with the arrest of our
hardcore champion Laila Arshad and Radek
Dayz; and then earlier in the night, with
the altercation that has taken Colton Woods
out of our main event, which, folks, is upon us.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Clearly Sheriff Ed Hood has been very busy
tonight, now dealing with the arrest of our
hardcore champion Laila Arshad and Radek
Dayz; and then earlier in the night, with
the altercation that has taken Colton Woods
out of our main event, which, folks, is upon us.
For the final time tonight, the spotlight shines down on Meadow Leigh in the center of the ring.
The following contest is scheduled for one
fall, with a twenty minute time limit....
First, making his way to the ring....
fall, with a twenty minute time limit....
First, making his way to the ring....
MEADOW LEIGH
Being accompanied by Marty Sunshine...
from Brooklyn, New York, weighing in at
two hundred thirty four pounds, here is
the "Assassin" Vladimir Vishnevsky!
from Brooklyn, New York, weighing in at
two hundred thirty four pounds, here is
the "Assassin" Vladimir Vishnevsky!
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Folks, Vladimir Vishnevsky is an absolute beast.
He is one of the hardest hitting fighters in
Wrestletown right now, and he has an arsenal
of throws that poses a threat to even
the most seasoned Greco Roman wrestler.
He is one of the hardest hitting fighters in
Wrestletown right now, and he has an arsenal
of throws that poses a threat to even
the most seasoned Greco Roman wrestler.
Vlad hops to the apron and steps in over the top rope. He warms up by doing several quick squats, followed by a string of crescent kicks.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
And interesting fact that many are unaware of,
Jesse, but Vladimir Vishnevsky his a former tag
team partner of Jack Owyns,, in the short-lived
MetroPRO wrestling. Can you imagine the
damage that team was capable of?
Jesse, but Vladimir Vishnevsky his a former tag
team partner of Jack Owyns,, in the short-lived
MetroPRO wrestling. Can you imagine the
damage that team was capable of?
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
I'll tell you this, Vladimir Vishnevsky showed just
how much damage he is capable of himself earlier
today when, we've no learned, he used a curb stomp to
concuss the much larger Colton Woods in an altercation
outside of Colton's gym, The Varsity Club Training
Facility, taking Woods out of action tonight.
how much damage he is capable of himself earlier
today when, we've no learned, he used a curb stomp to
concuss the much larger Colton Woods in an altercation
outside of Colton's gym, The Varsity Club Training
Facility, taking Woods out of action tonight.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Well I don't know if Vishnevsky did himself any
favors with that move, as he seems to have
just drawn the anger of Jack Evans, and that
is not a man you want on your bad side.
favors with that move, as he seems to have
just drawn the anger of Jack Evans, and that
is not a man you want on your bad side.
As "Walk" fades out, it is replaced by the opening drum-guitar riff of Three Doors Down:
I took a walk around the world
To ease my troubled mind
I left my body lying somewhere
In the sands of time
But I watched the world float
To the dark side of the moon
I feel there is nothing I can do, yeah
MEADOW LEIGH (O.S.)
And his opponent, from Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, weighing in at two hundred
thirty points, here is Jack Evans!
Pennsylvania, weighing in at two hundred
thirty points, here is Jack Evans!
Out comes "The Scarred Sentinel" Jack Evans, and he looks like a man on a mission. He manages to slap hands with the first few rows lined against the runway, but then he breaks into a sprint toward the ring.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Look out, Evans is on the move and
this one is gonna get ugly quick!
this one is gonna get ugly quick!
Vishnevsky stands in the ring, waiting and ready to pounce. Evans pays it no mind and slides into the ring, being met with a series of boots to the head before he can get up, and Vishnevsky is not giving Evans an inch of breathing room.
Marty, still in the ring, is screaming at Vishnevsky to keep on the pressure, and Vishnevsky pulls up Evans, sending him against the ropes; Evans bounces back, ducks a clothesline attempt by Vishnevsky, and hits Marty Sunshine with a clothesline that sends the rambunctious manager sailing over the top rope. However, as Evans turns around, he is met with a big boot to the mid-section by Vishnevsky that doubles the veteran fan favorite over. Vishnevsky takes advantage, grabs a front face lock, and connects with a spinning neck breaker! A cover by Vishnevsky and referee Caesar Dominguez for a count of
TWO!
KICK OUT by Evans!
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
That was a close one folks,
and Vishnevsky is in control.
and Vishnevsky is in control.
Vlad keeps the pressure on a brawling attack heavy on the kicks, and Evans is not able to get to his base. Vishnevsky pulls Evans up and tosses him with a gut wrench suplex. Vlad follows up by again pulling Evans up and whipping him into the turnbuckle. Evans hits the turnbuckle, back first, and is slumped against the corner. Vishnevsky charges in, but meets the bottom of Evans's boot as the Scarred Sentinel is able to get his foot up. Vishnevsky is staggered backwards and Evans takes advantage, charging forward and connection with a vicious clothesline that takes the Belarus native off his feet.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Jack Evans now on the attack and
Vishnevsky looks surprised!
Jack Evans now on the attack and
Vishnevsky looks surprised!
Evans pulls Vladimir up, grabs him in a bearhug, and tosses him with a belly suplex. Vladimir rolls to the outside to take a break.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Look out! Evans is
going after him!
The fans give sound off with a uniform, oooh!
Evans perfects his finisher, converting his vertical suplex into a falling cutter for a cover of
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!!
The bell rings, and not a moment later, Carter Hayes is in the ring taking a boot to the back of Evans.
Carter pulls up Evans, who is exhausted from battle, and connects with a Temper Tantrum inverted side Russian Leg Sweep.
The fans are booing. Marty is now in the ring and Vlad is back on his feet. At Marty's insistence, Carter and Vlad continue to pummel. Evans. They pull Evans up. Vlad gets him in a full nelson.
Suddenly, a HUGE pop from the crowd.
Carter swings at Evans, but Evans blocks and counters with an overhand right, and another. As Colton Woods is diving into the ring, Jack Evans grabs Carter for a suplex.
While Evans has Carter suspended vertically, Colton Woods out of nowhere SPEARS Evans-- sending Carter Hayes down on top of Evans.
The cheers turn to boos, and suddenly, Colton Woods is wearing a sadistic, maniacal expression.
Vlad's back to his feet. So is Marty and Carter. The foursome circle the downed Evans.
Marty hands Colton Woods the mic. He looks to the crowd, who are calling for his demise.
Colton looks down at Evans.
The foursome continue their beatdown of Evans.
Despite being outnumbered, Damian is not slowing down.
And then, as if it couldn't get any louder, C.J. Nucifora, seated in the front row on the opposite side of the ring, hops the railing, and slides into the ring behind enemy line.
C.J. grabs hold of Carter Hayes and heaves him over the top rope, where he lands at the feet of Damian Cole, who mounts the Crybaby and starts to unload.
In the ring, Colton Woods and Vladimir Vishnevsky begin to double team Nucifora. Then send him against the ropes, go for a double clothesline; but C.J. ducks, hits the far ropes, and comes back with a clothesline for each of them.
C.J. grabs hold of Vishnevsky and tosses him over the top rope.
Meanwhile, Evans has gotten to his feet, and intercepts Woods, coming in with a cheap shot on Nucifora, and meets him with clothesline of his own. He pulls up Woods and tosses him out as well.
Damian slides into the ring, and our unlikely alliance of three stand, facing their protagonists on the outside.
C.J. Nucifora picks up the mic.
This place is fucking loud. The fans erupt in cheers. The staredown between good and evil continues. As we
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Look out! Evans is
going after him!
Evans rolls out, and giving chase to Vishnevsky. Marty Sunshine is waiting around the bend, chair in hand, ready to swing at Evans as soon as he rounds the corner. Vlad rounds the corner, Evans follows suit, Marty swings the chair, but Evans catches it. He raises it to slam Marty, but Vlad means Evans with a boot to the mid section, and follows up with a quick DDT onto the concrete floor.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
My goodness, that had to hurt.
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Let me ask you, Jesse-- when is the
last time you've been to a high school
wrestling meet and saw something like that?
last time you've been to a high school
wrestling meet and saw something like that?
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Never.
Evans is on his hands and knees, trying to work his way to his feet. Vlad pulls him up and slams his head into the ring apron. Evans stumbles back, trying to find some reprieve, but Vlad follows suit, grabs Evans and rolls him into the ring.
Vlad hops to the apron. He moves to the top turnbuckle, waiting for Evans to get to his feet inside the ring. As Evans gets to his feet, Vlad jumps off for a double ax handle, but Evans meets him with a boot to the gut. With Vishnevsky doubled over, Evans takes double underhooks on the Vishnevsky and delivers a nasty double underhook DDT for a cover of
ONE!
TWO!
Marty Sunshine grabs Vlad's foot and pulls it on the bottom rope. Referee Caesar Dominguez has no choice but to break the hold. Evans, recognizing Marty as the culprit in the botched pin fall attempt, reaches over the top rope and grabs hold of a head of hair, pulling the fink manager to the apron. He's got Sunshine by his neck, and referee Caesar Dominguez is trying to pry Evan's hands from Marty's throat.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Look out! Here comes Vishnevsky!
Vishnevsky unleashes a monster of a roundhouse kick, but Evans ducks, and Vlad's size 13 meets Mart's cranium, sending him sailing into the railing down below. Evans uses the momentary confusion to grab hold of Vishnevsky for a suplex; he keeps Vishnevsky vertical.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
This could be the Descent!
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
Speaking of descent, look out, because
here comes Carter Hayes descending
down the runway toward the ring!
here comes Carter Hayes descending
down the runway toward the ring!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!!
The bell rings, and not a moment later, Carter Hayes is in the ring taking a boot to the back of Evans.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Oh come on-- Carter Hayes
has no business out here!
has no business out here!
The fans are booing. Marty is now in the ring and Vlad is back on his feet. At Marty's insistence, Carter and Vlad continue to pummel. Evans. They pull Evans up. Vlad gets him in a full nelson.
Suddenly, a HUGE pop from the crowd.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Oh my God! Here comes Colton Woods!
GUY REYNOLDS (O.S.)
What's he doing here? Who gave him
clearance to leave the hospital!?!
clearance to leave the hospital!?!
With Colton racing toward the ring, and Evans locked in a full nelson at the hands of Vishnevsky, Carter takes to the ropes, bounces off, and dives for a flying forearm on Evans, but Evans ducks, and Carter winds up leveling Vishnevsky.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
We may see another
descent on Carter Hayes!
descent on Carter Hayes!
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
What in the world is going on!?!
Vlad's back to his feet. So is Marty and Carter. The foursome circle the downed Evans.
Marty hands Colton Woods the mic. He looks to the crowd, who are calling for his demise.
COLTON WOODS (O.S.)
Don't hate on me because I had the business
savvy to recognize an opportunity when it
comes along. This town is dying, businesses
are closing and unemployment is skyrocketing--
and you think that professional wrestling is
going to save this town? No sir. And that's
why, when Marty Sunshine comes into town,
and offers a merger, you listen.
savvy to recognize an opportunity when it
comes along. This town is dying, businesses
are closing and unemployment is skyrocketing--
and you think that professional wrestling is
going to save this town? No sir. And that's
why, when Marty Sunshine comes into town,
and offers a merger, you listen.
COLTON WOODS (O.S.)
And as for you-- consider
your membership to the
Varsity Club terminated.
your membership to the
Varsity Club terminated.
JESSE BARNES (O.S.)
Somebody has got to stop this!
Suddenly, Damian Cole comes racing down the runway. The fans are cheering. Inside, Carter, Vladimir, Colton and Mart line themselves up to greet the incoming Damian, with Evans still sprawled out behind them. Despite being outnumbered, Damian is not slowing down.
And then, as if it couldn't get any louder, C.J. Nucifora, seated in the front row on the opposite side of the ring, hops the railing, and slides into the ring behind enemy line.
C.J. grabs hold of Carter Hayes and heaves him over the top rope, where he lands at the feet of Damian Cole, who mounts the Crybaby and starts to unload.
In the ring, Colton Woods and Vladimir Vishnevsky begin to double team Nucifora. Then send him against the ropes, go for a double clothesline; but C.J. ducks, hits the far ropes, and comes back with a clothesline for each of them.
C.J. grabs hold of Vishnevsky and tosses him over the top rope.
Meanwhile, Evans has gotten to his feet, and intercepts Woods, coming in with a cheap shot on Nucifora, and meets him with clothesline of his own. He pulls up Woods and tosses him out as well.
Damian slides into the ring, and our unlikely alliance of three stand, facing their protagonists on the outside.
C.J. Nucifora picks up the mic.
C.J. NUCIFORA (O.S.)
You know what? Rio in 2016 looks really
good...but I think I'm gonna have to pass.
There is just too much work that needs to
be done right here, in my back yard. So
Samantha Pavak-- if you're back there-- print
me out a contract, and show me where to sign.
good...but I think I'm gonna have to pass.
There is just too much work that needs to
be done right here, in my back yard. So
Samantha Pavak-- if you're back there-- print
me out a contract, and show me where to sign.
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