Thursday Night Meltdown October 18th 2007

[BK London]

Thursday Night Meltdown October 18th 2007

Schedule of Matches:
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Rena Matheson vs. DiaVolo

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Jon Taylor vs Josh The Jersey Boy

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Jonny Hughes vs. Jason Freeman

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ACW Light Heavyweight Championship: Zero Chance LHW Challenge
Jay Zero vs Alicia Kitsune

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Starkweather & Adrian Flamingo vs. Hunter & The Senator

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[BK London]

Segment “Territorial Disputes!” Credit: Yoko, Orochi, & T-Kiss

[Deciding to take a different path into the arena tonight, Thunderkiss entered through a remote doorway known to only a few. Done in an effort to avoid all female contact as humanly possible, his plan was successful for there were no hot groupies anywhere in sight. Now cruising to his locker room, he finds himself walking through unfamiliar corridors. Along with the new decor, there are also other new discoveries to his eyes to uncover. Standing in front of him is a man who easily equals him in size and stature - a rare sight these days indeed. The name of this particular man is OROCHI, and they have yet to be introduced. Being the “people person” that he is, Thunderkiss decides to make it his newfound mission to change that.]

Thunderkiss: Now THAT is a BIG man!

[All heads in earshot turn towards the direction of TK’s finger. Any staff member who has worked for the company for more than three years instantly finds somewhere else to go and they scatter like rats off a sinking ship. Call it “ACW street smarts”, if you will. Those who do decide to stay will soon learn their mistake as any moment the area may become a full fledged war zone.]

Thunderkiss: Oh yeah, I’ve heard about you big fella! You’re Yoko’s lapdog, aren’t you?

[Orochi looks away from Thunderkiss and ignores him. This does not sit well with the ‘Breaker, and considering that he is already unhappy there is now another big man on the roster, he becomes very irate. If TK was a historian, then he would have known to avoid doing the following. Trying to send a message, he steps right up to Orochi and get’s directly in his face.]

Thunderkiss: What’s a matter? Can’t you talk? Are you mute? Huh? Huh?

[Thunderkiss takes his arm and gives Orochi and nice little shove that makes him reset his balance. Maintaining his momentum by replanting his feet, Orochi turns his head towards TK. The beast is now agitated. If Thunderkiss wanted his full attention, he just got it.]

Thunderkiss: Oh yeah, now that got your attention didn’t it? Now let me tell you something Assholechi, nobody disrespects me! NOBODY! Do you understand or do you not “speaka” the English?!

Orochi: Are you done?

Thunderkiss: I believe I am!

Orochi: Good.

[Orochi leaps towards Kiss and, with great agility, spins around Kiss and latches himself onto his body like a leech. Surprised at Orochi’s quickness, Thunderkiss is easily overtaken as he amounts virtually no defense, his arms now hooked behind his back. The end result of it is Thunderkiss getting up close and personal with the arena wall courtesy of an Orochi Tiger Suplex. The momentum slides him down onto the floor where his body ends up skidding right next to a pair of feet; feet belonging to a one Miss Yoko Satoshi.]

Yoko Satoshi: Well, I see you’ve met my very good friend Orochi. How do you feel, Thunderkiss?

Thunderkiss: Well, considering where I landed, I’m feeling pretty good right about now.

[Yoko suddenly realizes that TK has a full view up her skirt. Taking a few steps back, she angrily pulls her skirt into her as she delivers the following warning.]

Yoko Satoshi: You might be used to being the big guy around here, but that’s changed now. You don’t want to mess with Orochi anymore, or me for that matter. If you-

Thunderkiss: *GACK* On second thought, I change my mind on that whole feeling good thing.

[The look up Yoko’s skirt would have been very pleasing, but thanks to Alicia’s mindwipe, he begins to feel another around of displeasure as a result. Covering his mouth to hold back the vomit, TK’s sudden outburst of repulsion causes Yoko to lose her concentration. She displays a rather puzzled look on her face and her curiosity gets the best of her.]

Yoko Satoshi: Orochi rattle your insides? What’s wrong?

Thunderkiss: I wish I knew sister. I wish I knew ....... Ohhhhhhhhhh.

[TK continues to moan and groan on the floor. Yoko just shakes her head and walks away. Orochi follows, but not before turning around and giving Thunderkiss a nice belittling glance, as if saying to him, “You’re not worth anymore effort, little man.”

Having been humbled, Thunderkiss continues to lay on the cold hard floor wondering if he should mend his headache or his stomach first.]

[FADE]

[BK London]

Segment: Conquest and Occupation (Credit: Senatorial Stable)

As we return from the commercial break, we are met with the ever popular "running down the halls really quickly and shaking the camera like a crazy man" technique. Commonly when this is employed in wrestling, it is because there is a breaking news story or something to that effect. But as people will learn later, it's just a late cameraman. He arrives before the door that reads "Senatorial Stable" and quickly enters, promptly shutting the door behind him. The entire stable is present in the office, having taken up various positions throughout. They do not react to the cameraman's entrance, although they are all aware of his arrival. As per always, the Senator begins.

The Senator: Well, here we meet again, and yes, this time, I had a specific reason for summoning you all to the Office.

Hunter: I would assume this has to do with our match later on tonight?

Senator: Yes, indeed. Alexander Starkweather and that blithering pest, Adrian Flamingo both seem to have targeted our esteemed Stable.

Hunter: Flamingo may be stalking you like a mortal Jason Voorhees, what with the suckiness and all, but Starkweather isn't a problem. All I want to do is kick his ass all around the ring tonight, I hardly feel he's a threat.

Senator: And that is the very problem that I want to avoid tonight. You seem to think that you can go out there and just dominate the proceedings! Sure, you beat Alicia Kitsune, and AK beat Stark...but do not, I repeat, do not forget that Starkweather is unparalleled at mind games and submissions.

Hunter: And I'm unparalleled at kicking his punk ass. How's that?

Senator: What I want to say, in a word, is that you need to focus! You want to take your shot at the title? I am sure you want to! I have this nice gold International Title sitting here. Falcon had his own Entertainment Title for a long while, the fourth longest reign anyone has had with the belt, if I am not mistaken. Even Freeman had the IT when he was with our group! Heck, we are former tag team champions...and nobody has forgotten either of our times with the ACW Title.

Hunter: My title reign was longer.

Senator opens his mouth to speak, but stops. He knows Hunter is not finished.

Hunter: And better.

Senator chuckles before continuing.

Senator: Perhaps so! But the point here is that you seem to have been taking your success for granted, and have been overlooking Alexander Starkweather as a result. Do not make this mistake! He is dangerous in that he will probe your weaknesses, and will---

Hunter: Look, Sennie, I know how this all works. You're forgetting that these "weaknesses" are nothing. Hell, Starkweather's nothing. We're former tag champs, just as you said, and we'll destroy those two fucktards anyways, stop acting like a bitter old lady.

Senator: Very funny...anyway, Hughes, Falcon, I think both of you are showing nice progress so far. Even so, I think each of you need to go out there and really show ACW that you are now Stable members, and that Stable members are not to be trifled with, correct?

Hughes: Correct you are Senator. I think I went someway to proving that last week against Dan White.

Falcon: Yeah, what was that all about?

Hughes: It's a long story that I'll have to tell you another time Ricky. But needless to say, we have a history. And speaking of history, I have a match later with one of the former members of this Stable, Jason Freeman.

Falcon: Which you'll win of course.

Hughes: I wouldn't be so sure Ricky, Freeman didn't get into the two top stables in this company by accident, he's got to have something going for him in the ring and I intend to find that and I hope to bring the best out of him because he's going to need to be at the top of his game to beat me tonight.

Falcon: Hmm, I see your point. Freeman may have something going for him, never the less, you are better then Freeman and even at the top of his game, you could probably beat his ass. Then again, I shouldn't try to make you so confident about the match that you screw up and allow Freeman to get a lucky win.

Hughes: I'm confident that won't happen Ricky, I think tonight will be the night that I continue my winning streak after that little blip on Monday. And once I get enough wins I'm sure I'll be in line for a shot at a title.

Hunter looks around at the people in the room, and when no one says anything else, he nods.

Hunter: Well that's that, then. Good. Let's go get ready for the match, Senator.

The Senator nods as well, and the two of them walk to the door and leave through it, not bothering to say anything else. The other two Senatorialites remain in position, but eventually shrug and simply finding something else to do.

Fade Out

[BK London]

Segment: Anderson annoys another wrestler
Credit: Jon Taylor

Time: 5:57 PM - Before Meltdown

The setting is backstage at Meltdown. With only two hours until the show goes live on air everyone seems to rushing around, trying to make sure everything is ready for the show to start. Most of the roster seem to be in their locker room preparing for their matches which are later on in the night, a few big names such as Jay Zero can be seen wandering backstage, but there doesn't seem to be too much activity. The general atmosphere backstage seems to be a good, most of the roster seem to be in a good general spirit. The ringside officials can be seen making their way to the entrance to the arena, obviously to make sure the ring is set up properly, and that it is safe. Newcomer to the company, Jon Taylor can be seen sitting in his locker room. In the room is a chair which Taylor is sitting on, there is a TV in the corner sitting on a small table. There is also has a DVD player sat on top of the TV, there is a small cabinet adjacent to the TV, on the other side. Taylor is studying matches of his new potential opponents; he seems to be very focused. There is a small crash outside, then out of nowhere a man bursts through the door into Taylor's locker room. Taylor jumps up out of his chair and confronts the man, Taylor doesn't look to be best pleased about being disturbed by this man.

Jon Taylor | Mr. Wrestling

What the hell? Who are you? Haven't you ever heard of knocking?



Kevin Anderson | ACW Interviewer

The name is Kevin Anderson. And I am the top interviewer here in ACW. Now, I have been hearing a bit of information about you, from King and others backstage and well you know, and thought it'd be best to get the first interview from you on Meltdown.


Taylor seems to be annoyed by Anderson just barging in and not even knocking.

Jon Taylor | Mr. Wrestling

Im sorry, but im not doing any interviews today - especially not to people who barge into my locker room when im busy studying DVDs of the roster to try learn a bit about my potential opponents. Maybe if you had of been a bit more polite like Charlotte King I may of considered, but the way you burst in here was just plain rude.



Anderson looks oblivious to the last comment by Taylor, and carries on acting the way he usually does.

Kevin Anderson | ACW Interviewer

You know, im doing you a favour here - it's not that easy to get an interview with "The Scoop" here on your second week of being on the roster. Now, where were we....yes that's right - What made you want to come to ACW?


Taylor looks even more annoyed now, with Anderson completely ignoring what he said.

Jon Taylor | Mr. Wrestling

Didn't you just hear me? I said I wasn't going to give an interview today. Are you just stupid or just plain annoying? When I say no I mean no. Unlike you I actually have to prepare for my job, otherwise i'll have no chance out there, go take you little notepad and find someone else to annoy instead.



Once again Anderson seems to completely ignore Taylor, and carries on with what he was doing.

Kevin Anderson | ACW Interviewer

This is the part of the interview where you're supposed to answer my question, not whine about being a wrestler. Unlike you I have to go find people to actually interview, write down the whole interview and then report back to my boss. All you have to do is go down to that ring jump about for a few minutes and then that's your week for week. Not exactly hard is it?

Taylor looks to of had enough and steps closer to Anderson.

Jon Taylor | Mr. Wrestling

Why are you even an interviewer here when you don't know the first thing about wrestling? First off, did you even think about the sort of training we have to do to even get this far? Or how much we have to work out each in order to keep ourselves in top condition? Then there's the part where we have to scout our opponent for our match and find out their strengths and weaknesses in order to have the best of chance walking out of the match with the victory. Then after that there's actually the part where we go down to the ring, work off our asses, just to entertain our fans. Unlike you we don't do our job for money, but for the fans. So when I tell you I don't want to be interviewed because im busy, I don't expect you to continue to be an ass and disturb my preparation. How about next time you actually do a bit of research about wrestling so you actually know what you’re talking about, ok? Good. Also, maybe you wouldn't get your ass beaten so many times if you learnt to conduct yourself properly to other people.



Taylor grabs hold of Anderson, he opens the locker room door and pushes Anderson out, Taylor closes the door and this time puts the lock on so he can't be disturbed by idiots like Anderson. Anderson can be heard outside saying "Do you know who I am?" and "You just made a mistake boy, management are going to hear about this!". Taylor retreats back to his chair, and resumes studying DVDs of his potential opponents.

Fade.

[BK London]

Segment: And I Don’t Know What Happened…

Credit: Jay Zero and Jason Freeman

Jason Freeman sits in a chair, his forehead sealed tight with 15 stitches. On the other side of the desk we find the Chairman, Ginger hunched over, resting his arms on his desk. Jason doesn’t look happy at all, not taking the attack on himself so kindly. The door slowly opens as we hear laughter. It seems to be coming from Stefanie Collins and Jay Zero as they stroll into the office. Jay alters the position of his Light Heayvweight title as it rests on his right shoulder. Once the two see Freeman and the obviously irate look on Ginger’s face, they stop laughing. Stefanie closes the door and Jay looks Ginger in the eye.

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Zero: Yeah? [/color]

Ginger just glares back, now with a disgusted look on his face.

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Ginger: …Yeah? Yeah?

Jay looks at Stefanie, wondering what’s going on. She mouths “I don’t know!”

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Ginger: Jay, tell me again, where did you claim to be when Jason Freeman here was attacked?

Jay takes a deep breath and then sighs. He shakes his head and unenthusiastically answers the boss.

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Zero: Stefanie and I were both packing up our stuff. [/color]

Ginger: Why? Wanted to make a quick get away? Hmm?

Zero: What the? No! We just wanted to leave because as my night slowly progressed, it seemed to get worse and worse. [/color]

Freeman: Ha.

Jay looks down at Freeman.

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Zero: Excuse me? [/color]

Freeman looks up at his stable-mate and partner. He shakes his head and waves the hair out of his eyes.

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Freeman: Oh come on, we've all got places to be. Save us time, and just admit that it was you.

Jays eyes dilate and he looks over at his friend, Stefanie. He lets out a small laugh.

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Zero: Do you believe this? They are seriously convinced that I did it! [/color]

Stefanie: Well I for one know that you were with me the entire night so they can just think what they want.

Ginger: Then tell me, Jay, who exactly did?

Zero: How the hell am I supposed to know? Have you tried asking the person with the staples in their head? [/color]

Ginger: Who, Freeman?

Zero: Yes, I don’t feel like acknowledging that name though. [/color]

Freeman: Want me to tell you what I remember? I remember that I was walking back to our locker room, after my match, when all of a sudden I get slammed against a wall, and then my head gets rammed into it repeatedly. Then, I went down and don’t remember anything else until I woke up. II heard that you were crying over my fallen body, though.

Zero: Kiss my a—[/color]

Ginger: ENOUGH! Now Jay, we’ve looked at all the prospects. They—They just don’t match! I mean, there’s the Senatorial Stable. But who has something to prove to Jason? Senator has beaten him several times, Hunter has his hands full with other things and I doubt Falcon or Hughes have done it either. You’re still the ONLY. ONE. That had a motive.

Zero: Gin—[/color]

Ginger: And Jay, I honestly don’t think it was you. Okay? I think that with all the things going on with you lately, you aren’t even in the right mind sometimes. I believe you have an alter ego, Jay, and that’s who did it.

Freeman looks up at Jay who looks kind of shocked.

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Ginger: Now Jay, maybe you don’t even realize it. But you –

Zero: N-No! Shut the hell up, Ginger! I’m sick of you, and….and Freeman and the rest of the world claiming that I’m a nutcase! Seriously, I haven’t even spoken to God since that whole thing transpired last week! [/color]

Freeman: Now you're trying to hide it, eh?

Zero: *BEEP* YOU FREEMAN! HE ACTUALLY TOLD ME HE DID WHAT HE DID BECAUSE HE HAD TO PROTECT HIMSELF FROM HIS MISTAKES LIKE CREATING YOU! [/color]

Freeman: Oh really? So suddenly God decided he needed to hide from me? Well I don't know about you or anybody else on the face of this earth, but I've never seen him so why the hell would he possibly be hiding, Jay?

Zero: He's just got to protect himself from the arrogant morons that have come to form out of the normal, smart human beings like you that he created! If anything he'd rather rid you of existence than acknowledge you. [/color]

Freeman: Please, don't be so vain! You're not one to talk Mr. I live off of my overrated looks and don't pay attention to the real beautiful people like me, Jason Freeman!

Zero: Whatever, I don’t have the time for this bullshit anymore, I got a match later. So you know what, I don’t know who rammed your face into the wall. I don’t know why. And I don’t really give a shit. All that I do know is that it wasn’t me, but looking back, I should have taken the chance while I had it! Let’s go Stef. [/color]

He turns around and starts heading for the door.

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Ginger: Well then if that’s the entire truth then fine, I’m done with this. But, umm, Jay, before you go. Your match tonight when you defend your title, I have just the perfect opponent in mind.

Freeman: Ahem…

Ginger: Sorry, JASON had the perfect opponent in mind. So tonight you’ll square off one on one in the Zero Chance Challenge against Alicia Kitsune! Good luck, cause I think I smell a new champion tonight!

Zero: That’s it? Atomic is the best you could have come up with? Well then fine! Unlike Freeman though, I’m not going to crumble under the pressure like you expect. [/color]

Stefanie walks out of the room and Jay almost does as well before Freeman adds in a last remark, mockingly.

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Freeman: How could you crumble?...you've got God on your side.

Jay stops to wave his middle finger at Freeman before finally exiting. Freeman still looks rather upset and the scene fades out.

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[BK London]

Segment: Who are you again?
Credit: DiaVolo

The crowd is buzzing as the Alphatron flashes:

[glow=red,2,300]Live Interview with DiaVolo....NEXT![/glow]

As we come back from commercial the camera is indeed in the back with Charlotte, DiaVolo, and Raven. The fans cheer as soon as couple come onto the Alphatron.

Charlotte: DiaVolo, Raven, thank you giving us some of your time tonight. I'd like to first start by welcoming you back to ACW

DiaVolo: Thank you Charlotte it great to be back. When I came out on Meltdown last week and heard the fans cheering it was like I was being lifted up into the sky! Nothing makes me feel as good as hearing the fans approval.

Charlotte:So it is clear that while you were out you bulked up a little, you gain 20 pounds of muscle. What else did you do while you were out?

DiaVolo: Basically trained alot. I decided to add some submission moves into my bag of tricks to try and help me make a BIG impact for my return. I even have a new submission finisher called the "Take A Nap" or T.A.P for short that I am looking forward to trying out. Howver the BIG update from my time off is that I am happy to announce that me and Raven have gotten engaged and I couldn't be happier!(kisses Raven)

Charlotte: Well congrats!! Now Last week you did make a pretty big impact by not only knocking out the man who put you on the shelf, but you also embarrassed him by leaving him in the middle of the ring pants less. How did it feel?

DiaVolo: Well it felt amazing. Red cheap shotted me and took me out of action. I decided I didn't want to stoop down to his level and take him out cuz then I would be just as bad as him, instead I sent him a message he can understand. I will come out on top and I will leave you pant less

Charlotte:So what is next for you in ACW? Any short term or long term goals?

DiaVolo: Well obviously my long term goal is the same as everyone else's should be, winning the Title. Until I get that shot I plan on ke.....

Rena: Excuse me!(taps DiaVolo on the shoulder and hands him her coffee) I told your friend I wanted a coffee light and sweet and there is NO milk in there. Hurry up and fix that for me

DiaVolo: Umm? I'm not backstage help.....

Rena: You're telling me! I have been trying to get this coffee for an hour!

DiaVolo: No, I mean I don't work for you, I work for ACW. I'm a wrestler.

Rena: HAHAHAHA good one. If you're a wrestler than your not much of a wrestler because I have never heard of you.

DiaVolo: Well maybe thats because you have your head up your ass. Now if you excuse me sweetie, I was in the middle of something.

Rena: Head up my ass??? Sweetie????Do you know who your talking to? I'm the original diva! I am a better wrestler than you will ever be!

DiaVolo: Oh yea? Then how about we test out that theory? Tonight is my first night medically cleared to wrestle, so how about me and you get in there and see who is better? I can see the headlines now, "The Immaculate Warrior" takes on "The Original Diva"!

Rena: HA! Headlines? You? Well this will never make headlines but I can use an easy match. Ok your on! But don't think I'm not going to be out there beating you so bad you go back out of action.

Rena lets out one more loud laugh and then storms off leaving Diavolo and Raven shaking their heads as the camera fades.

[BK London]

Segment “Second Opinion” Credit: T-Kiss

[It’s been a trying couple of days for Thunderkiss. He feels empty, as if his very soul was ripped out of his body and stolen from him. Hoping it was just a one time occasion, his absence of lust has been anything but. Ever since he met up with Alicia on Warfare, his stomach turns inside out at the sight of a desirable female. Using all the resources he possibly can gather, he has begun to quest for answers. This quest has lead him here, to the office of John Thompson M.D. He has been TK’s personal physician for years and has basically seen it all in regards to his client; everything besides current problem that is. Moments ago, the bewildered and perplexed doctor gave Thunderkiss his professional opinion and his answer does not sit well with the Worldbreaker...]

Thunderkiss: What do you mean, “there’s nothing wrong with me”?!? Every time I lay my eyes on the opposite sex, I get repulsed!

Doctor Thompson: TK, I have checked over every test twice. At this point we have run practically every test imaginable. The results are still the same every time - everything checks out! From a medial stand point, you are 100 percent completely healthy.

[Thunderkiss slams his fist on the doctors table, rattling Thompson in the process.]

Thunderkiss: That is a lie!

Doctor Thompson: Mr. Kiss, don’t take this the wrong way but have you possibly considered that this problem may actually be in your mind?

Thunderkiss: Are you saying I’m making this up?!?

Doctor Thomspon: No, no ... not at all -

Thunderkiss *interrupting*: You think I’m gay, don’t you!?! Well let me tell you something brother -

Doctor Thompson: Now, now! What I’m trying to say is that the human mind is extremely powerful and complex. It is capable of things we still cannot comprehend in the medical field. I feel it could be possible that someway, somehow your brain got rewired and the result is the phenomena you are now experiencing.

Thunderkiss: Speak English!

Doctor Thompson: I think you should see a Psychologist.

Thunderkiss: You mean one of those vagina doctors? What good would THAT do me? ...unless they were giving away free samples...

Doctor Thompson: No, no! A psychologist is a doctor of the “mind”. Just by telling them some of the information you provided to me, they can see any underlying cognitive problems that may be causing your symptoms. Do you follow?

Thunderkiss: Hey, I already know I’m crazy. I’m not spending any more money on some guy to tell me the obvious. Thanks but no thanks!

Doctor Thompson: Well, that certainly is your choice Mr. Kiss and I will respect it. I am sorry I was of no help. If you like to get a second opinion you would not hurt my feelings at the least. My secretary will meet with you in a moment to schedule your follow up appointment and would certainly be willing to pass along some names that our office suggests for matters such as these.

Thunderkiss: Nah, it’s alright. No offense, I’ve had enough doctors appointments to last me a lifetime.

Doctor Thompson: Fair enough.

[Doc Thompson rises and leaves his office, patting TK on the shoulder on his way out. TK slumps down in his chair, extremely frustrated and ready to rip apart the room as a protest. Deciding he better find something constructive to do as he waits, he finds a pamphlet for Viagra and begins to flip through it. Before he feels he can sink any lower, the doctor’s door opens once again ...]

Secretary: Hello.

[In comes Doctor Thompson’s secretary. Her tight professional clothing shows every curve on her body and TK’s eyes drink in her image. Her tight ass, her curvaceous chest and her pouty lips make his blood pressure rise and his pulse skyrocket. This in turn triggers AK’s suggestion, and soon the Worldbreaker succumbs to its might.]

Secretary: The doctor would like to see you again in six months. Lets see, that puts us in April of 08. So, what day works best for you Mr. Kiss?

Thunderkiss: *GACK*

Secretary: Um, Mr. Kiss.... are you OK?

[“Fucking A!” is the first thought that enters his mind. He can no longer live like this. The mere thought of never being able to touch a woman almost makes him wish he was not among the living anymore. This new found “condition” needs to go and it needs to go now. At this very moment he realizes that he’ll do anything to get rid of it - even try Doctor Thompson’s advice. Shouting at the top of his lungs, TK nearly barrels over the office secretary on his way to find the doctor.]

Thunderkiss *shouting*: HEY DOC, I CHANGED MY MIND!!

[FADE]

[BK London]

Match 1: Rena Matheson vs DiaVolo (Credit: DiaVolo)

The crowd is electrified for match they are about to witness. The last match they saw DiaVolo fight in before leaving with injury was his huge upset of Ricky Falcon that shocked the world. However many of the fans are worried that maybe he stepped a little too high up the pedistool in challenging the original diva Rena Matheson.

"Lighters Up" by Lil Kim blasts over the loud speaker and Rena makes her way down the ramp. She has a smirk on her face as if she knows a win is coming. After all the rookie doesn't know who he is messing with.

Announcer: Making her way to the ring, from New York, New York....The EMPRESSS, RENA MATHESON

The fans give her some major heat as she relaxingly swings herself under the ropes and goes and leans on the corner turnbuckle. Just then the lights go out. and strobe lights start going on all around the arena as the fans anxiously get to their feet.

Babble babble bitch bitch
Rebel rebel party party
Sex sex sex and don't forget the "violence"
Blah blah blah got your lovey-dovey sad-and-lonely
Stick your STUPID SLOGAN in

The music continues to play as Raven walks out and blows the fans a kiss. Shortly after DiaVolo burst onto the ramp and slides through her legs. She holds his arm and the two walk down the ramp slapping hands with all the eager fans. As he walks to the ring however you can see he is more focused tonight then he ever has been before.

Are you motherfuckers ready
For the new shit?
Stand up and admit,
tomorrow's never coming.
This is the new shit.
Stand up and admit.
Do we get it? No.
Do we want it? Yeah.
This is the new shit,
Stand up and admit.

Announcer: And the challenger..."The Immaculate Warrior" DiaVolo!

He jumps up on the apron and grabs the top rope, flipping himself into the ring. He turns and holds the bottom rope up so Raven can walk through and when he turns and walks to the turnbuckle and climbs up, the fans cover him in cheers. He hops down as the lights go back on and he escorts Raven to ring side who only leaves after he gives her a kiss.

DiaVolo and Rena are now in an intense stare down in which there can be no winner. They walk to the middle of the ring where DiaVolo offers a handshake but is met with a thunderous slap to the face by Rena. She the kicks him in the stomach and quickly hits a stalling ddt. Without missing a beating Rena lands a standind moonsault and locks DiaVolo in an Indian Deathlock. DiaVolo struggles for some time trying to get himself out of the move while Rena laughs at him. Unfortunatly for Rena DiaVolo is with in arm reach of the ropes and he grabs the bottom one. Rena holds him in the move for some time before the refs final warning where she realeases.

A little more relaxed now Rena stands up and walks around her opponent laughing at the fact that this man thought he stood a chance. She circles DiaVolo and even gives him a couple kicks to the ribs for good measure. She goes for another kick but DiaVolo grabs her leg and takes her to the mat. They both get up at the same time however and Rena hits him with a running bulldog that puts him right back on the mat. Now pissed off Rena starts attacking with viloent punchs and kicks while DiaVolo is on the ground. She slowly picks him by his hair and lifts his head up.

Rena: I DONT EVEN KNOW WHO YOU ARE! YOUR A NOBODY!

The crowd upset at this comment start chanting his name. Rena tries to get them to stop but that only makes them go louder. In a rage she goes to slap him but he grabs her arm and connects with a swinging neck breaker. Rena bounces back up only to find herself in a half nelson suplex and back on the mat. She goes to get up again but is met with a spinning heel kick to the face. DiaVolo is pumped now and the fans are going crazy as he runs up to the top rope. He blows Raven a kiss and then goes for a high angle leg drop but Rena is just barely able to get out of the way. Leaving DiaVolo in pain and loud "OOOOo's" coming from the crowd and Raven.

Rena see's and open and as DiaVolo stands she goes for the Lightning Inside Cradle but on her way to the pin she hits the ref temporarily knocking him out. Seeing an opening Rena goes and grabs a chair from ringside. She slides back in the ring and as DiaVolo climbs to her feet she winds up for the knock out. She goes to swing down but.....RAVEN TAKES THE CHAIR AWAY! Raven drops down from the apron as Rena turns around bewildered. While yelling at Raven, DiaVolo jumps up and locks on the T.A.P. (Cobra Clutch with a body scissors). He brings Rena down to the mat with the manuever fully locked in now. Rena tries to get out but she is dead in the middle of the ring! She holds out as long as she can but just as the ref comes to she taps out!!!! The fans explode with cheers!

Announcer: Here is your winner...The Immaculate Warrior....DIAVOLO!!!

DiaVolo can't believe it. Thanks to Raven he just picked up the biggest upset of his carear and one of the biggest in ACW history! He jumps out of the ring and dives into the crowd where everyone is out of control. However while he celebrates with the fans Rena stands up with rage and fury in her eyes. She walks over to the side and pulls Raven into the ring by her hair. She whispers something in her ear before hitting her Hell in Heels finisher. She then takes the chair and puts it by Ravens kneck and drives it and her into the mat. As Raven starts spitting up blood Rena puts the chair around Ravens kneck and runs and stomps on top of it while blood pours from Ravens mouth. She quickly gets rid of the chair and heads up the ramp just as DiaVolo exits the crowd. He looks confused because he doesnt see Raven. Just then the crowd gets silent as DiaVolo slides in the ring and see's his soon to be bride. He holds her head up and screams for a medic as help rushes down the ramp. They put Raven on the stretcher and roll her up the ramp as quick as possible with DiaVolo following right behind. The crowd is still silent as a tear runs down DiaVolo's face and the camera fades

[BK London]

Segment: Best or Worst night?
Credit: DiaVolo

How could this happen?? How could I LET this happen?? I left her alone for TWO minutes and look what happens?

These were the thoughts rushing through DiaVolo's head as he ran along aside the stretcher carrying his soon to be wife. Blood still leaking from her a mouth and a team of medics doing what they could.

This should have been the best night of DiaVolo's life. He had solidified his stake on ACW. Since his debut he got rid of the evil Irie, defeated then Entertainment Champ Ricky Falcon in a non-title bout and now, his first night back in action since his injury he defeated Rena, a proven veteran. In his excitement he lept into the crowd leaving Raven vulnerable for however this happened. He had not even seen it. One minute she was standing by ringside and then next she was bleeding in the ring. He had two priorities now. 1) Make sure Raven gets the best treatment possible and, 2) find out what exactly happened.

He jumped into the back of the ambulence and held Ravens hand.

DiaVolo: It's ok sweetie, your going to be all right. Your going to be all right.

He fought off the tears he wanted to let out so badly in order to be strong for Raven. He didn't let go the whole time. Not until they were at the hospital and the doctors took her into ICU to stabalize her.

............................................................................................................

A few hours later, which for DiaVolo, felt like days, a doctor came out. DiaVolo jumped out of his seat and shook hands with doctor.

DiaVolo: Doctor give me some good news please, its all my fault! I need some good news.

Dr. Rum: Your fiancee is going to be fine Mr. uuhhhhhhh...DiaVolo? She suffered major internal bleeding in her throat but we were able to stop the bleeding and get most of the blood clogging her pipes out.

DiaVolo: Omg Thank You Doc! Can I take her home now?

Dr. RUm: No, unfortunatly you can't do that yet. Due to the severity of the injuries she is going to be on a special diet and ALOT of pain. We are going to keep her here for 2 weeks before releasing her to you. She would like to see you, however try to talk to her cuz responding will cause much pain to her vocal chords.

DiaVolo slowly approached the room, the guilt of her injuries pressing down on every inch of his body. He walk in and they made eye contact. He could hide his pain no more. He knelt down next to her bed and wept. After a little he wiped his eyes and looked up at her.

DiaVolo: I'm so sorry I let this happen, its all my fault.

Raven slowly shook her head and looked like she was trying to speak. She winced her eyes and tears ran down. As if using the last of her energy and causing her self much pain she forced out one name.

Raven: R--E--N--A

DiaVolo's eyes lit on fire and it all made sense now. He would not leave Raven's side until monday, but come monday, he was going to confront Rena.

[BK London]

OTA Segment: Alone Time

Credit: Jay Zero

Stefanie rests on the couch, her eyes closed. She looks rather peaceful at the moment. She then opens her eyes and looks over at her partner, Jay Zero who is watching through some tapes of Alicia “Atomic” Kitsune, his opponent named to face him for his Light Heavyweight Title later on in the night. He is watching her match against her own husband at Genocide ’06 where she walked out with the World Heavyweight Championship title around her waist after defeating BK London.

Stefanie smiles at him; at his dedication to his work. She then decides to ask him a question.

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Stefanie: Jay?

Zero: Yeah? [/color]

He keeps watching the tapes, and just listens with one ear what Stefanie is saying.

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Stefanie: Why did you become a wrestler?

After hearing the question, Jay hesistates. He then decides to pause the videotape and turn his body to face her.

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Stefanie: Like—what made you sacrifice your heart and soul into this industry?

He bites down on his bottom lip as he thinks about it for a second. Once he has the right words, he answers.

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Zero: Well let’s just say during my not-so-golden years of my teens, I wasn’t so popular. I..I hated it to be honest with you. Once I got to college I turned over a new leaf. I grew out my hair, gave myself some personality, and did all I could to be the main attraction and just live a life in the spotlight.

I already watched lots of wrestling and went to many local shows, so when I was thinking about what I wanted to do the rest of my life, my decision came easy. I still wanted that life in the spotlight where thousands…and—millions for that matter of people came to jam-packed arenas to see me.

I never, ever want to be that lonely, depressed kid that sat through six hours of hell everyday for 18 years. I wanted to be the kid everybody wished they could be: So, here I am, living up to my goals. [/color]

Stefanie looks on, shocked. She has a smile on her face though.

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Stefanie: Wow. I never would have been able to tell that you used to be a loner! Haha

Zero: Oh shut up! What made you want to be my valet? [/color]

Stefanie: Well, same reasons with the spotlight thing I guess. I was going to open up a business but after working in that coffee shop and seeing how low of revenue it got, I was totally turned off. My life long dream is to become an actor anyways, so if anything’s going to help me get there, I assume it’d be this.

Zero: Oh, well thanks for using me. [/color]

He smiles as he says it jokingly to her. Jays phone then starts to ring and Stefanie turns over to grab it from the table. She looks at the outside LCD screen to see who it is.

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Stefanie: Hmm, some weird number. Probably a telemarketer, do you want it?

Ding! It hits him. Jay practically jumps from his chair and grabs the phone from Stefanie. He looks at it and laughs.

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Zero: It’s him! It’s God,I have proof that he’s calling! [/color]

Stefanie: Um, what?

Zero: This is the number he uses to call me! It’s some like Chicago Day Spa or something, I don’t know, but whatever, it’s proof! You saw it! Oh wait, I gotta take this! [/color]

Before it stops ringing he picks it up.

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Zero: Hello?! [/color]

There is nobody there.

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Zero: Hello? [/color]

Stefanie begins to look a bit discouraged. Jay also does, but he’s not going to stop trying.

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Zero: Come on don’t do this to me! Hello?! [/color]

Silence.

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Stefanie: What’s going on?

Zero: Nobodies there….Nobodies there! This is just great! [/color]

He waves the phone around, but forgets to close it.

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Zero: Arghh! Maybe I am crazy, Stef! I mean….since last week or so, I’ve been dying to get this call! It’s the most I’ve looked forward too! How weird is that?! [/color]

Stefanie: Maybe you’re just going through a rough phase?

Zero: Oh, please! What phase has a 25 year old man thinking he has God contacting him and trying to punish people?! It’s official! They’re all right. I am--- [/color]

“Completely Sane.”

Jay doesn’t realize he hasn’t hung up the phone and he looks at Stefanie with quite a unique expression on his face.

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Zero: …..What did you just say? [/color]

Stefanie: I—didn’t say anything.

Zero: Yes! Yes you did! You just said I’m---[/color]

“Completely sane!”

Jay hears it again from the phone and he puts it on speakerphone. Stefanie moves closer.

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Zero: Hello?! [/color]

“Yeeees, Jay?”

Stefanie: Wait…is—that?

“God? Why yes it is Ms. Collins, welcome to the freak show.”

Stefanie looks up at Jay, a bit startled.

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Zero: Why haven’t you contacted me?! [/color]

“I needed to regroup and rethink what happened, Jay. I realized I had left you out to dry, and that’s why I have paid you back.”

Zero: Paid me back? What do you mean? [/color]

“Well you sure have been getting attention from it. Everyone thinks you’ve hurt Jason Freeman, but I know you’re innocent.”

Stefanie: You do?

“Of course, dear, I know all! And there’s no way you could have done it Jay, because it was me.”

Stefanie starts to back up from the phone, getting a bit more nervous by the second.

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Zero: I don’t…I don’t understand. Why would you do that? [/color]

“Jay, ever since about May, you’ve had your problems with Jason Freeman. He stole your victory at Omega Effect. You broke your impact when he joined Entourage. He’s brought you down as a whole. So once I left you to soak up all the blame for when Freeman publicly stated you’ve been talking to yourself—I felt I needed to pay you back.”

Stefanie: Okay, this is kind of weird, Jay!

Zero: Wait…so. You attacked Freeman? [/color]

“Yes.”

Stefanie: How could you ev—

Zero: Do you know what this means, Stef? I’m off the hook! Haha! Oh man, thank you for calling! I—I gotta go tell Ginger! Stefanie you’re a witness too, he just confessed! [/color]

Stefanie: Jay I don’t know if I want to really tell Ginger about this.

Zero: Oh come on! Thank you Lord, please wish me luck tonight! [/color]

“Oh, don’t you worry, son. Good day”

Jay hangs up and he grabs Stefanie’s hands.

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Zero: Let’s go! [/color]

The two hurry off to leave the room as he grabs his title on the way. Looks like our next stop is the Chairman’s office……..

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[BK London]

Title: JJB has a gun....................ermmm I meant Knife (Credit: JJB)

*JJB is standing backstage with Kevin "The Scoop" Anderson.

Kevin: JJB, we know you're match with Jon later tonight is going to be a rough one for you

*JJB turns his head towards Kevin and stares at him dumbfounded.

JJB: Rough match?!!!! Rough match?!!!! This Jon Taylor guy looks as tough as a wrestling pencil and believe me brother I wrestled a pencil.......... Anyway the point I'm trying to say with the pencil is that Jon will wrestle as stiff as one and as crappy as one.

Kevin: What the hell!!? You're just dancing around the subject. You're not answering my question at all.

JJB: Well Kennedy........ I mean Anderson, there's an old saying "If the going gets tough the tough start runnin" And when Jon tries to prove he's a tough guy, I'll just knock him back to planet Mercury.

Kevin: Why do I have a feeling, that you broke the ACW wellness policy again?

*JJB looks mystified at that question.

JJB: Well, it's as simple as this, I feel like I'm being jobbed out each week and I aint takin this shit any longer!!!!!!\

*Simba Mufasa comes running backstage sliding beneath the steel gurneys and hands JJB a knife.

Kevin: Is that a knife? What the fuck dude!!!!! This is live TV

JJB: I don't give a fuck anymore, from now on I follow my own rules and my rule is that hunting season is on..............

*JJB runs around backstage with his knife screaming his head off he eventually hits a concrete wall and suffers a gash above his head. As the scene fades

[BK London]

Match 2: Jon Taylor vs Josh The Jersey Boy (Credit: Thunderkiss)

..::ACW::.. JOSH THE JERSEY BOY VS. JON TAYLOR ..::MELTDOWN::..

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Josh the Jersey Boy
Age: 26
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 230 lbs.
Hometown: Jersey City, New Jersey

Jon Taylor
Age: 30
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 238 lbs.
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

The opening of “Clint Eastwood” by Phu Life Cypher begins, as the fans wait for JJB. The spotlight on the tope begins to search for JJB, but JJB is nowhere to be found. When the song begins to pick up, JJB is seen in the crowd and depending on the reaction he gets he either sings the song with them or he steals a beer and spits on the audience. When JJB leaves the barriers, he heads into the ring and begins to smoke a cigarette. Depending on the crowd's reaction JJB either puts out his cigarette before his opponent ocmes to the ring or JJB throws his lit cigarette at a fan. JJB then waits for his opponent!

“Numb” by Linkin Park hits the sound system and out comes Jon Taylor. In just his second ACW match, the fans are already warming up to him as many extend their hands out hoping for a high five. Taylor obligies a few of them but mainly focuses his attention into the ring where his opponent resides. Taking the steps into the ring, he crawls between the ropes and quickly turns towards the crowd for a pop! Being the opportunist, JJB takes advantage of this and attacks from behind! The gets out of the way and calls for the beginning match bell!

~!~DING,DING,DING~!~

MATCH START: Taylor and JJB lock up in the middle of the ring. Jon gets the early advantage by out wrestling the brawler, and soon has JJB on the mat locked in an Indian Deathlock! Being so early in the match, JJB has plenty in his tank to escape and easily does so. He clutches the ropes to break the hold and then fires back with a big time elbow just as Taylor makes his break! Jon clutches his mouth in pain and JJB hits the ropes and fires back with a forward thrust kick for the combo! Taylor lays prone on the mat and the man from Jersey goes to work. He leaps down upon his opponent with a series of knee drops, each hitting its mark! He picks Taylor up and whips him into the turnbuckle and follows up with a WICKED DESIRES! Taylor gets blasted by the knee and almost gets his head taken off with the lariat! After he spins around in the air, he lands onto his back and JJB quick a cover! He gets a two count and the match continues.

MATCH MIDPOINT: Taylor has gotten a big time 2nd wind for the middle part of this match. Using JJB’s own aggression against him, he manages to counter a JJB clothesline into a TAYLOR DDT with a nicely timed kick to the midsection! Wanting to pour on the punishment, Taylor quickly picks JJB up and puts him in a NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX and drops him! JJB is in trouble and desires to get out of the ring to collect his thoughts. Not wanting to allow him to rest, Taylor reaches out and grabs JJB’s boot and tries to pull him back into the ring! JJB rises to his feet, Taylor still clutching his foot! As JJB hops around, Taylor gets an idea and decides to go for it. Surprising JJB, he lets go of his foot and then kicks up with his own. Hoping JJB would catch it, he does and that leaves him wide open for an Enzurgiri! Taylor almost knocks JJB’s teeth right out of his mouth and goes for the cover! He also gets a two count and both men go right back at it.

MATCH ENDING: JJB has managed to shake Taylor out of his boots with THE ROYAL FLUSH! Taylor staggers back a little bit and JJB combos with a 201 He is now setting himself up for a WELCOME TO NEW JERSEY, but Taylor doesn’t want to play along! He frees himself from the corner and dropkicks JJB into the turnbuckles! As JJB stumbles backward, Taylor rolls him up from behind and gets a two count! JJB becomes furious and leaps up to his feet! He nails Taylor with a big right hand to stun him and then JJB shoots himself off the ropes and comes back towards Taylor full speed! Taylor side steps and leg whips JJB down to the mat and then leaps on top of him as he tries to pull himself up. Mustering all his strength, Taylor hooks JJB and lifts him straight up into a suplex position and then delivers the TAYLOR DRIVER! JJB gets the wind knocked right out of him and Jon Taylor leaps on top of JJB to make the cover!

ONE!

TWO!!

THREE!!!

METLDOWN WINNER: JON TAYLOR!

[BK London]

Segment: “Rewind Segment #3” Credit: T-Kiss

OH ITS TIME TO GO BACK IN TIME ...

WITH A THUNDERKISS REWIND!

October 17th, 1997
Springwood, Ohio

[After a long day traveling on the interstate, Thunderkiss took a detour to the small town of Springwood Ohio in search of a place to rest his head for the night. After a bizarre encounter with a Gas Station Attendant, he was finally able to find the nearest motel. Grabbing his bags, he heads inside in order to get a key that will hopefully lead him to some sleep. As soon as he steps through the door, he feels as if he has stepped through a time portal back to the 1960's. The decor, the color and even the smell reek of being 30 years old. Walking to the front counter, he notices a service bell. He tapes it and waits for about a minute with no response. He tries again; same result. Frustrated, he cuffs his hands around his mouth and shouts out the following.]

Aiden: Hello? Helllllloo....

[Suddenly he hears a noise off in the distance; that of a door opening and closing. Then shortly after comes the sound of footsteps that become louder and louder with each passing second. Finally, an old man comes stumbling behind the counter. It just takes one look from Aiden to draw an ironic smile. The man could pass for being Gas Attendant’s brother: the same rickety old clothes, the stained yellow teeth and the old trucker mesh ball cap. It was as if he was smack dab in the middle of the town that time forgot.]

Hotel Manager: Sorry, please forgive my absence. I’m the only one on duty around here. We don’t get many guests as you can imagine. How can I help you?

Aiden: I’d like a room please.

Hotel Manager: A what now?

[Aiden has lost all his patience. All he wants to do is just sit down and relax and everyone in this hell hole is turning this small minute task into an instrumental one. Frustrated, he looks at the hotel manager and repeats himself in a loud, booming voice.]

Aiden *yelling*: A ROOM. Please.

Hotel Manager: No reason to get all huffy with me mister. Just that we don’t guests around here.

Aiden: Yeah ... you already said that. What is it with this place anyway? Looks completely dead around here.

Hotel Manager: You could say it’s just that - dead. People drop like flies around here mister.

Aiden: You’re kidding?

Hotel Manager: I wish I was. This town has seen enough bad luck to last an eternity. All I know is if you make it past 5 years here, you should consider yourself lucky. Some call it a curse. Some say its supernatural.

Aiden: What do you say it is?

Hotel Manager: Something I don’t think about, because if I did, I’d pack up and leave too.

Aiden: And why don’t you?

Hotel Manager: Because I have no where else to go...

[The Manager has had enough talking for one night, especially with the subject at hand. He turns around and grabs a key off the shelf on the wall and tosses it into Aiden’s hands.]

Hotel Manager: Room 11. Best one I have. Price will be 39.99 for the night. Cash or check? Sorry, we don’t take card around here.

Aiden: Cash.

[Aiden reaches into his back pocket and pulls out his wallet. He pulls two twenties from it and places them into the shaky old man’s hand.]

Aiden: Here you go.

Hotel Manager: Have a good night’s rest. And do yourself a favor friend, don’t stick around here.

[“Don’t worry, I don’t plan on it”, are Aiden’s final words to the manager. The sooner he gets out of this place, the better and he wont have any problems obliging the old man’s request. Walking out the door he looks left and then right to figure out what side of the motel room 11 is at, and then he sees it. Clear across the parking lot, last room on the right. Knowing that he is so close to finally calling it a day, Aiden’s mood improves with each step towards the door.

If he only knew what was in store for him, he’d head in the other direction.]

[FADE]

[BK London]

Segment: Hung Jury (Credit: AK)

“It’s the first rule. Do no harm, remember?”

Yes, I know that.

“So how do you justify this particular infraction?”

………

“The guy was literally asking for it.”

“If you’re talking about him being horny and inappropriate, that describes 99% of the male population at some point in their lives.”

“Yeah, well maybe if more women actually played the game the way that creep does, guys would think with their heads and not their cocks. Don’t beat yourself up.”

The room is almost eerily quiet. Alicia Laureano sits on the couch in her dressing room; the the TV is on silent, and while her eyes are aimed at the screen, the real drama is inside her head. “Hearing voices” would be an overstatement, but she finds that the two parts of her conscience, which have been pricking at her ever since Warfare, have only got more insistent since she arrived at the arena tonight.

She gets up and begins to do a few stretches; she has to prepare herself to take on Jay Zero and she knows it’s going to be an incredibly tough fight against the on-form champion. At least she shouldn’t have to worry about Thunderkiss, though…

The problem with that theory is the fact that she’s been able to think about little else. Inside, her internal war just gets more ugly.

“You are such an idiot, you realise that? He’s going to find out sooner rather than later, and I don’t think anyone’s ever seen him really angry before.”

“I beg to differ. I bet there are more than a few poor girls out there who’ve felt that meathead’s rage. Don’t tell me you think he would have stopped with the sex tape.”

I…. look, how the hell should I know what was going on in that thick skull?

“Maybe you should have asked while you were mercilessly shredding his sanity.”

“That waste of space hasn’t been sane in years, and you damn well know that. Something had to be done, and you were the first one with the guts to do it. The rest of the fed, heck, the rest of the female population should be grateful”.

“Hmph. Next you’ll want prayers and incense, and a SAVE US trailer to boot.”

“Please, we’ve been down that thorny path before. It’s not personal, it’s just self preservation. Draw the line before someone else draws it for you.”

“I hope you’re right. But since when has there ever been a line that Thunderkiss wouldn’t cross? This just isn’t going to end well… you’d better be ready.”

“For once, I agree. You’d sure as hell better be ready… to finish the job.”

A knock at the door snaps Alicia out of her daydream… or perhaps daymare would be more appropriate. It’s almost time for her match, and only her weight of professional experience allows her to finally submerge the cacophony in her mind as she walks to the door and opens it.

She feels a chill on her neck as she leaves the room. There will be consequences to be faced for this whole stormy episode… but where the hammer will fall hardest, even now she can’t be sure.

Fade.

[BK London]

Hype Hype Hype (credit: Jonny Hughes)

ACW Meltdown opens in the backstage interviewing area. Stood by at this time is Jonny Hughes, who is stood beside his favourite interviewer Charlotte King. Hughes is dressed in some new ring gear, the main change being a silhouette of Hughes on the front with a gold and white outline. His face is almost expressionless, with only the slightest glimpse of anger in his eyes. Charlotte looks somewhat apprehensive and nervous as she is stood next to Hughes, as if she was prepared for the possibility that he could snap at any moment. She slowly raises the mic to her lips.

Charlotte:….Ummm..Charlotte King here…a-and I and joined at this time by J-Jonny Hughes.

Hughes: Do I detect fear on your part Miss King? A fear of what might happen next, are you afraid that I might snap and go crazy.

Hughes looks at Charlotte as if he is waiting for a response but he continues before she can speak.

Hughes: Well you don’t need to worry Miss King because I am a man who is at peace with his situation.

Charlotte: Really?

Hughes: Yes.

Charlotte: So you’re sweeping what happened on Monday under the mat and forgetting all about it?

Hughes: Not at all Miss King, forgetting previous actions is not a good way to live one’s life.

Charlotte looks at Hughes, expecting him to continue. This leads to an uncomfortable couple of seconds of what is essentially dead air before Charlotte breaks the silence.

Charlotte: So…You have a match tonight with Jason Freeman. Have you got anything to say on this?

Hughes: Indeed I do.

Hughes turns to face the camera.

Hughes: And I have something that I’d like you to hear, Jason Freeman. Tonight you and I go one on one for the first time. We have faced off before and I don’t need to remind you what happened, but you see we’re different people to who we were at that time. We’ve both evolved and changed with the times, and I’ve been watching you Freeman, I know how much you’ve improved in that squared circle. And I am anticipating a great match between us, because I believe that I can bring the very best out of you and that’s the only way you can achieve victory tonight and I wish you the best of luck.

As Hughes finishes the sentence he looks back to Charlotte.

Hughes: Thank you for your time Miss King.

After Hughes extends his thanks to Charlotte he leaves the interviewing area as the scene fades.

Fade