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LIVE FROM THE SILVER STATE BALLROOM at the historic ELDORADO CASINO in RENO, NV FEBRUARY 4, 2023 |
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INT. SILVER STATE BALLROOM — BACKSTAGE.
Steve Goldstein, the lovable little intern of UPRISING, is hurrying down one of the many backstage corridors with a camera operator in tow. However, the shakiness and dialogue soon reveal that the operator is not an actual employee of UPRISING.
OPERATOR
I don’t think this is a good idea, Stevie.
Looking back, Steve is wearing an oversized suit, possibly looted from his old man’s closet, or bought from a local Goodwill. His hair is gelled and combed flat backward with a hard part on the left.
STEVE
Hush, Flynn! This is totally going to work!
They round a corner and come face to face with the boss himself, Jackson, as he’s walking out of his office. The Dark Horse stares past the camera at the (presumably) young fellow doing a poor job handling the expensive piece of equipment.
JAX
Son, do you know how much that camera costs?
Steve looks into the camera and holds the microphone too close to his lips, causing some distortion.
STEVE
This is Steve Goldstein here and we are coming to you live from the Silver State Ballroom where UPRISING CEO Brad Jackson is quickly rushing out of his office to deliver some late breaking change to tonight’s card.
He spins around to face Jackson.
STEVE
Is there anything you’d like to report, Mr. CEO?
JAX
I’m just on my way to get a coffee. There are no changes to the card. What are you two doing with the camera and microphone? Wait, is this going out live?
STEVE
Of course! Mr. Dunn in the truck owed me a favor. See, a couple months ago I caught him putting—
JAX
I don’t want to know and I don’t care. What’s the point, kid?
STEVE
I want to prove that I can be more to this company than just the intern that ends up in funny little segments on every show or has to sift through all those angry tweets people tag us in every day! It’s soul crushing!
Jackson mulls it over for a few seconds. Eventually a long sigh leaves his lips and he puts a hand on Steve’s shoulder.
JAX
I understand, kid. I tell you what. Later tonight, you can pick one wrestler on the roster and interview them for the show. How’s that sound?
STEVE
That sounds wonderful! Thank you!
(looks back at his friend)
Say thank you, Flynn!
FLYNN THE OPERATOR
Thank you, sir!
JAX
But not Flynn. He’s not under contract.
FLYNN THE OPERATOR
Ohh…
STEVE
That’s okay, sir. I can handle this on my own!
JAX
Good. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have business to attend to.
Jackson looks at the camera and makes a cutting motion, telling the crew in the production truck to cut back to the show and our opening video montage.
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INT. THE SILVER STATE BALLROOM -- THE RING
Before the bell can sound to get this contest underway, Juliana Mendoza demands a mic. Referee Neil Rana doesn’t seem very happy but Juliana shoos him away as she’s handed the mic. Before she can begin though, the crowd rains down boos on one of the new members of The One Percent.
JULIANA MENDOZA
If you idiots don’t shut up, this is only going to take longer.
The fans just continue booing as Juliana rolls her eyes.
JULIANA MENDOZA
I get it, you miserable basement-dwelling dweebs are so excited to have four incredibly gorgeous women out here about to go at it just like all your sick little fantasies.
More boos and now Juliana is laughing as she flips off the crowd. Emma Couture, Sally FKA, and Jessica Carter are not amused though.
JULIANA MENDOZA
Oh, what’s wrong, did I strike a nerve? Just shut up, I didn’t ask for a mic to insult you toothless Reno rednecks, as much fun as it is.
A few fans start throwing stuff at the ring, but luckily none of them can even make the ring with their throw and Juliana laughs as security quickly finds them and throws them out.
JULIANA MENDOZA
Okay, let’s move on to the reason why I asked for a mic.
Juliana turns away from the crowd and looks right at the Jobber Jane D’Oh’s with a smirk.
JULIANA MENDOZA
You two. I watched the battle you had with those bible-thumping bumpkins last week, and honestly, I don’t feel like doing that. The two of you have some talent, but let’s be honest here ladies, everyone knows that there is only one way this match is going to end, and that is with Majestuosa Manor’s hands raised and you two flat on your back.
Sally looks like she might be agreeing with Juliana while Jessica appears to be getting angry.
JULIANA MENDOZA
Buuuuutttt, we have a proposal for you that will be… mutually beneficial.
Emma drops down off the ring, raises the apron up, and pulls out a gold briefcase before she slides into the ring. Juliana goes to the ropes and holds them open for Sally and Jessica, welcoming them in.
JULIANA MENDOZA
Instead of us fighting and one of you getting hit with a Majestuosa Bomb or Wrestling Royalty or worse getting locked into a bitch breaker, the four of us can have an easy night. We’ll give you this…
Emma opens the briefcase and shows that it is full of money. Sally and Jessica’s eyes light up as Juliana smirks. Emma then closes the briefcase and puts it down on the mat. Juliana kicks the briefcase over to the Jobber Jane D’Oh’s and smiles as both of them are looking down at the gold case.
JULIANA MENDOZA
We’ll let Michael Cera’s stunt double ring the bell and then you can pick up the briefcase, walk out of the ring and he will count to ten.
Sally and Jessica seem to be talking things over as Juliana steps toward them.
JULIANA MENDOZA
Plus, since all four of us will have plenty of energy left…
Emma grins as she now steps up and produces a small key card with the words Atlantis Casino & Resort on it. She strolls over and hands it to Sally as she winks at her and blows a kiss.
JULIANA MENDOZA
Really, ladies, this is not a difficult decision. Either take a simple count-out loss, earn a large sum of money, and enjoy our company later tonight in our incredible suite, or get beaten down by THE greatest luchadora to ever step inside a ring and the living breathing embodiment of Wonder Woman, also lose and get no money or fun.
UNITY DIVISION MATCH
MAJESTUOSA MANOR vs JOBBER JANE D'OH'S
Neither Jessica nor Sally seem happy with Juliana’s condescending tone and words, but the both nod their heads and agree with Juliana. Juliana grabs Neil Rana and demands that he rings the bell as the crowd is absolutely livid. Neil begrudgingly signals for the bell, and Jessica picks up the briefcase as Juliana goes over to the ropes and holds them open. Emma smacks Sally’s ass as she makes her way out and blows her a kiss. Wither the Jobber Jane D’Oh’s out of the ring, Neil sighs and begins his count. The crowd is booing and screaming obscenities at all four women, but Juliana is loving every second of it while Emma is watching their opponents head up the ramp. Neil Rana reaches the ten count and the bell sounds. Juliana actually does a victory lap inside the ring before demanding that Neil raise their hands, which he begrudgingly does.
WINNER (VIA COUNT OUT): MAJESTUOSA MANOR
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