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LIVE FROM THE SILVER STATE BALLROOM at the historic ELDORADO CASINO in RENO, NV AUGUST 23, 2023 |
INT. SILVER STATE BALLROOM -- RINGSIDE
"Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift hits over the public address system as the fans in the sold-out Silver State Ballroom boo loudly, knowing this is the very theme song of one of the most hated women in all of professional wrestling: Marisol Vilaro. Her face as well as several Vilaro product ads, and her in action appear on the video screen. What on earth could the founder and CEO of VilaroFit be wanting out here right now? Soon enough, after the camera pans, coming out in a burst of energy is none other than Marisol Vilaro herself, dressed in a Louis Vuitton leather top and tight-fitting pants that hug her legs purple in color with black Chanel high heel pumps; she greets the booing fans with a smug, sarcastic kiss and wave, soaking in their negative reaction. The Fitness Guru saunters down the ramp as if she owns the place ignoring all the nasty comments and jeers from the capacity crowd; she had a purpose here tonight, her best friend Gorgo being in action against Serenity Holmes, as well as her client Chad Gilchrist taking on her former client Summer Page. The Catalonian is surprisingly alone, having been joined at the hip to her best friend since the reveal after Equinox. However, one fan, in particular, gets her attention, screaming at her loud enough to be picked up by the ringside microphones.
FAN
You’re Jackson’s disappointment.
MARISOL VILARO
So says the basement dweller, right? Go back to the dentist and fix your teeth; good luck with the healthcare in this state, though!
The fan tries to say more, but by the time he thinks of a comeback, the former manager of One Percent is climbing the steel steps, her heels clicking against the steel. She soon enters the ring and twirls obnoxiously, posing proudly with her arms high in the air as the flashbulbs go off all around her. She heads toward the other side, facing away from the camera, doing the same pose; after a few seconds, she motions for her music to cut as she heads to the stooge in production for a microphone. She holds the microphone in her hand like a glass of wine, twirling it and waiting for the booing fans to quiet down. After a few moments, the obnoxious tone that came so naturally to her greeted the fans.
MARISOL VILARO
Now, you may be wondering why I am out here alone, and my bestie is not by my side. You see, Yelena is a busy woman; she has a match to prepare for. I’d call it a culling. Serenity Holmes, you may have talent, you have won championship belt after belt in this business but tonight, Rick Ravenswood signed your death certificate. See, I tried to warn you, not because I like you no, not because we're friends, but because I feel bad for you. I knew I hit you hard with that chair, but I didn’t think I scrambled your brain cells that bad but you DON’T GET IT! You are set for the most harrowing night of your career tonight, and you have no one to blame but yourself, you didn’t know when to stop.
The fans boo loudly at the statements of Marisol Vilaro, who had an almost sick look on her face before putting a hand over her chest, showing some sort of “sympathy” toward who she was speaking to.
MARISOL VILARO
See, I tried to repay the kindness you showed me, but you spat on my hand by ignoring it and thinking this was some chance to again “overcome” the odds so your cheerleading section could kiss your ass again. This isn't the academy, this isn’t any other company you’re in what Yelena will do to you; its something I won’t take pleasure in watching, but it's a necessary sacrifice, a necessary message that will be sent to that entire locker room, and Rick, and my very own “dear” old dad. That message is that our plan won’t be stopped no matter how many of your precious little “pillars” you throw at us; the main event that we “ruined” was proof positive that we can do what we want when we want, and there isn’t anyone going to stop us, and we will have what we want.
The fans begin a "Jackson’s disappointment" chant at the Fitness Guru as Marisol rolls her eyes in disgust with a hand on her hip.
MARISOL VILARO
The only disappointments in this area are all of you for not subscribing to the VilaroSystem and even trying to improve your sad lives. But that is okay because two others are even bigger disappointments than all of you: Chris Mosh and Summer Page.
The fans cheer the names of the two, however, are soon cut off by loud boos as Marisol continues on.
MARISOL VILARO
You see, you two think in your tiny pea-sized brains you will stop a multi-million dollar company? Via wrestling? Do you think you can stop my plans? Oh, you poor miserable fools, you have no idea what is happening see, Mosh, you have your match with Ace Sky tonight, and well, let's see if you can win a match without me in your corner. And Summer, I hate to inform you, but you can’t be a diamond when you've been tossed aside like a cheap cubic zirconia ring. Tonight you will take on a true believer in my Vilaro System, a man who recovered from injuries that would of kept a normal person down: Chad Gilcrest, and tonight you will find out why I was the one responsible for your success. Now, I do have an announcement of my own to make and see I have done a bit of a performance review on myself, a hard one. See, even I need to step back sometimes and see where things are going.
The fans are confused by this statement as Marisol pauses for only a brief moment.
MARISOL VILARO
I looked, and as a manager, I am head and shoulders above anyone else in the ring. I am well on my way to being the future, but something is missing. I looked all over the world to find what that was, and I found it; the person who will take me to the next level is my chief wrestling operations coach, a multi-time world champion, and the smartest woman in this entire sport NESSA WALL!
The lights fade to a pale pink, and the screen comes to life with heavy static, showing a silhouette of a woman moving slowly towards the foreground. Mocking feminine laughter erupts over the speakers, bleeding into the driving guitars of Jet's "She's a Genius". The images on the screen shift, melting away as though doused in acid. Images flash, showing a petite blonde woman dominating both men and women in the wrestling ring. The images on the screen melt away, replaced with a pink flamingo that zooms out to form the words ALWAYS AMBITCHOUS. After a moment, the now-retired veteran Canadian wrestler steps out onto the ramp, dressed in a pink-and-white double breasted herringbone patterned blazer over a sheer cream camisole. She’s paired this with a pale pink pencil skirt and a pair of classic Louboutin heels. Smirking at the negative reaction of the crowd, she makes her way to the ring to join Marisol. After a moment, she lifts the microphone to her lips.
NESSA WALL
Thank you for that lovely introduction, Mari. It goes without saying that I’m absolutely delighted to be embarking on this new journey with you.
Marisol has a bright smile on her face, as the fans are booing loudly at the two smug women sharing the ring with each other. Marisol's gleeful tone soon overtakes the boos.
MARISOL VILARO
There isn't anyone else I would want to do this journey with than you. See when it comes to people who made this name known in this industry someone who showed what being the smartest woman in the room was all about when you think of the term legend you think of Nessa Wall.
The boos are coming in strong however are ignored by the Catalonian who continues on.
MARISOL VILARO
This woman here was trained by Larry Gowan and my father. She has captured championships all over the world. So, it goes without saying that business has picked up now that I have a genius right by my side. Let me spell it out: people like to chuckle about the Holmes match but I'd suggest you take heed from now on. See every good CEO needs a strong CFO and I found mine.
The petite Canadian nods and rests a hand on Marisol’s arm.
NESSA WALL
We all have to start somewhere, Mari. You owe these troglodytes no apologies for what was clearly a learning experience. The difference between us and the rest of the rabble is that we are capable of GROWTH. Of learning and improving – clearly that’s what the Vilaro brand is all about. Becoming a better wrestler, a better businesswoman… one of the greatest in this business in such a short time, well, that’s something that takes commitment and dedication. That’s something that requires WORK and my dear friend Marisol here has done that. She has single-handedly elevated this backwater dumpster fire of a company into a global brand.
The crowd starts booing on cue and Nessa rolls her eyes, raising her voice to be heard over the outpouring of hatred.
NESSA WALL
Honestly, are any of you here to watch Chris Mosh and Summer Page fall on their faces? Are any of you here to watch Samantha Tolson ramble on and on about how many pounds she can lift when she’s in a string bikini? I think not. You’re here because you’re obsessed with THIS WOMAN.
When the crowd starts booing louder, Nessa grins as if they have completely proved her point.
MARISOL VILARO
These people, like most of the Uprising locker room, are simple; they don't get it. They never have I mean, look at before I came in Mosh and Summer were getting tossed on their backsides by the likes of Jack Monroe and Matt Knox. Because of me, Tolson thought to try her luck in the Fitness world. Because of me, we saw supposed legends with a clear obsession over me slither their way in here like the vermin they are, face it all of these people owe me, they owe Marisol Vilaro but they are so ungrateful but don’t you worry I will get my thanks how you may ask? Simple because with Nessa Wall by my side a woman who knows this business inside and out I am gonna take this place by storm inside the ring, just like I did outside of it.
NESSA WALL
It’s only a matter of time before gold rests around your waist.
She pauses to consider, a wistful smile on her lips.
NESSA WALL
And if I’m being completely honest? Around your bestie GORGO’s waist too. This right here is the cream of the crop, Reno. What does cream do? IT RISES TO THE TOP!
Marisol has the biggest smile on her face, as she eyes Nessa approvingly.
MARISOL VILARO
There isn’t any doubt in fact tonight she shows the world why she truly is the most unstoppable force in this business and I really did try to warn Serenity, but now she will lose her belt and her ego all in one night.
Marisol pauses with a big smile on her face, looking down at her waist for a moment. The meaning of that glance is very clear.
MARISOL VILARO
I mean, how fitting it would be? Marisol Vilaro, a champion in what is essentially my inheritance? Then my light can guide the locker room, and everyone else toward a better future, a future promised to them by the Vilaro System, a future that will lead them to becoming a truly better version of themselves, and one where even these fans can became better, too. And, there isn’t much they need to do. In fact, all they need to do, is just simply Entrust in Mari!
Marisol smiles big as she and Nessa shake hands before giving a friendly hug. The fans are booing loudly at this new duo. Marisol has always been the manager, the brains if you will, but now that the certifiable genius Nessa Wall is in her corner, the world is definitely not ready for this.
"Shake it Off" plays as they celebrate together for a bit as Mari first holds the rope for her new business associate/trainer to exit. The Snarktopus does the same for Marisol and they take their time exiting together, ignoring the nastiness from the fans as the view cuts into the opening video montage.
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PROMO -- RECORDED ON AUGUST 21
GRETCHEN
Summer, thank you for not only agreeing to this interview but hosting it, as well.
The former Uprising Champion smiles warmly.
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
I am glad to, Gretchen.
GRETCHEN
So, let’s get started.
Summer smiles and nods her head.
GRETCHEN
The last year has been a wild ride. For both of us, really.
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
That it has. Obviously it didn’t start exactly how I would have liked as it was a year ago this past Sunday that I lost the Uprising World Championship back to Griffin. If you're expecting me to be bitter about that, I'm really not. If there's one thing I've learned over the last year, it's the value of patience. Championships come and go -- so do those so-called champions. That's the nature of this business. As much as I hated what happened, as much as I've been struggling to get back on that level, I believe there have been more ups than downs.
GRETCHEN
I, as well as the rest of the wrestling world, would have to agree with most of what you said there. Especially given that we're coming up on our third anniversary and still going strong. I have to ask, though, Summer... would you consider the split from Vilaro and the dissolution of the One Percent to be an up or a down?
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
While the split was inevitable the One Percent had a great run. With no disrespect to anyone else who has come and gone from Uprising, can you name another faction that had as much success as we did? All and all, the One Percent was special.
GRETCHEN
At the right place, and at the right time? Absolutely. The fact that you lasted as long as you did? It is a bit surprising, especially considering Chris walked out on you against the Kingdom a couple months ago and that Marisol can be…
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
Mari can be how she can be.
Summer and Gretchen laugh.
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
Despite all those differences, we were very successful so I can’t be mad at that.
GRETCHEN
What about Marisol’s claims that she created the One Percent?
Summer smiles and shakes her head from side to side a few times.
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
I know Mari would like to believe that but if you look back to Season One of Uprising you will see that Chris and I had already formed an alliance. That is before Chris nor I ever met Marisol. My best friend, Angelica Matthews, was the one who introduced Chris and I to each other. Both Chris and I were both champions in Uprising before Marisol even came to America. The facts speak for themselves but we all know Mari will put her spin on it. Which is fine because I am doing my thing trying to get back to the Uprising World Championship while Mari and Gorgo do their thing.
GRETCHEN
Fair enough. We all saw that you and Chris spoke last REVOLUTION. Where do you two stand as of right now?
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
I am not going to lie, when he walked out on me I was furious with him and a part of me is still a bit leery of fully trusting him again but I can see that he is trying to make things right. Hopefully, we can get back to where we were before all of that unfortunate turn of events happened in our match against the Kingdom.
GRETCHEN
In just a couple of days, you'll be in the ring with Chad Gilchrist who is a known ally of Marisol. Are you worried about-
Summer cuts her off with a laugh.
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
This will definitely be an interesting match up for sure. I am excited and ready. Not worried in the least. Chad is a great talent or he wouldn’t have gotten an Uprising contract in the first place. I am not foolish enough to think that Chad won’t do Marisol’s bidding. I would expect Chad to do the very same if I were on that side of the fence but let’s not forget I have been on that side of the fence. Mari thinks she's a genius, that she's smarter than the rest of us but I know how she operates.
She might be infatuated with her new bestie and her stupid fitness watch, but the rest of the world hasn't forgotten every mistake she's made out there. She might want to put all the bad memories out of her mind but that doesn’t mean that I have forgotten. Everyone should best believe that I know the playbook. I helped create the playbook.
GRETCHEN
Wait. Are you saying you helped create Vilaro Fitness and her system?
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
Oh no! That success is all Mari right there. She pulled herself up from the bootstraps, created that system, and is now a worldwide success story. I knew that would be the case way back when and that is why my sisters and I began working with her.
GRETCHEN
Speaking of your sisters… they still seem to be friendly with Marisol. Why is that?
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
Don’t get it twisted, Gretch. I know and trust that my sisters are loyal to me first and foremost but I told my sisters whatever happens between Mari and I is just between the two of us. No need to attempt to fight my battle for me.
GRETCHEN
Why would you ask them not to choose sides?
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
Like I said I know they are on my side but what people might not understand is that I don’t hate Marisol. Do I like and or agree with all of her decisions? No. But she is a big girl and can make her own decisions. So it is what it is. Now, will that stop certain people from coming after me? Probably not, which is why I have the big guy at my side.
Summer nods over to Enigma.
GRETCHEN
Safety in numbers. And let's not forget you are the newest recruit to the Four Aces. You have filled the spot of the Ace of Diamonds. How and why did this happen? It is kind of strange considering you and Kevin used to date.
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
It is definitely a unique situation. I grant you that and this is something Kevin and I had talked about back when we were dating as he had thought of this group while we were a couple. When we broke up we thought it would be best to make a clean break both personally and professionally which is why I didn’t join the Aces when the group originally started.
GRETCHEN
One person who seems to be not the biggest fan of this move is Kevin’s new girlfriend, fellow Ace member, and current Silver State Champion, Serenity Holmes.
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
Believe me, Gretchen, I certainly get it. I can’t say I wouldn’t be wary of her if the roles were reversed. But she and Kevin are happy and I am happy with my new guy Craig Burton. Me becoming the Ace of Diamonds is purely a business decision. I hope one day Serenity can see and accept that.
GRETCHEN
Thank you for your time, Summer. And good luck on Wednesday night.
"SPOILED" SUMMER PAGE
(smiles)
I appreciate that, Gretchen.
CUT TO:
INT. THE SILVER STATE BALLROOM -- THE RING
OPENING CONTEST
AZURINE VEBBINS vs THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER
The Straight Shooter and Azurine Vebbins circle each other, looking for leverage, moving into a collar-and-elbow tie-up that ends when Williams sends Vebbins packing to the ropes. Vebbins manages to hook, stopping that momentum in time, narrowly avoiding The Straight Shooter’s dropkick attempt. The Straight Shooter pops back to his feet, as the crowd erupts in cheers, only to be leveled with a springboard dropkick from Azzy Vebbins! We’re off to a speedy start and Azzy is up quickly and she hauls Williams up, right into some knee strikes before a scoop slam sends him back down! She looks to catch him with a submission but Williams battles back with some clubbing elbow strikes to the head. Another reset and Vebbins explodes, rushing at Williams, pounding him back into the corner. She nails a shoulder block into the corner and then grabs Jack’s arm, hauling him in – CRUCIFIX DDT!
ONE!
TW—NO!
Jack Williams gets the shoulder up! Azzy looks annoyed but the cheers of the capacity crowd bring a smile back to her face as she pops back up, helping Williams to his feet. OOF! Roaring elbow to the face and Vebbins looks dazed for a second. The Straight Shooter goes for a fireman’s carry gutbuster – REVERSAL! Vebbins slips out the back door and she nails the Pearly Gatekeeper in the middle of the ring! Jack Williams is down and Neil Rana moves in for the count!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
WINNER (VIA PINFALL): AZURINE VEBBINS
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BACKSTAGE
We open backstage, where we see Amy Santino sitting with her cell phone in hand as she looks over the history of the Anarchy championship and previous champions. The camera zooms in to reveal her viewing history, showing that she's already watched some of the matches from Total Anarchy, Revolution 17 and the season one finale Apotheosis. Clearly she's been putting in the work since finding out about her upcoming opportunity. As she notices the camera, she sets her cell phone aside, taking a moment to collect her thoughts before speaking up.
AMY SANTINO
Believe me, I was as surprised as everyone else when I was summoned to meet with the Board of Directors. I had no idea that what I was seeing as failure after failure had somehow caught their attention, had somehow qualified me for a shot at the newly-reinstated Total Anarchy championship. To be honest, when I spoke with the members of the board I had to query what the title was because not everyone joins a company looking at the past but more what's in front of them. It was described to me as a "hybrid/hardcore belt. The no-disqualification, anything goes division.”
Amy frowns before continuing.
AMY SANTINO
Interesting way to describe it. But the thing is… back in Sin City Underground, I joined a small brand called GRIME. It was sheer chaos, where everything was unlawful and we were attacked with no rhyme or reason. Interfered in matches… it was fun, but I was a little late to that party. Regardless, I was a fan of it from the start. But when I did join… I had fun and when the GRIME championship was introduced, it got even better. The GRIME championship was pretty much a hardcore title and when I became champion, I was damn good. I had several successful title defenses in my first run and even my second run.
Amy smirks.
AMY SANTINO
Both lasted a little while - but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Solstice is still a few weeks away, after all.
Tonight, I am facing off against Madison Carter. One of the members of the Kingdom. Very imaginative stable name, I might add. So, I am a little confused by you, Madison. Are you a cosplayer / stripper / football player or wrestler or all the above? There is so many things you can do and like Serenity there is only so many companies you can be in before burning yourself out. I know that isn’t much effort in doing cosplay and being a pole dancer but playing football, you will definitely pick up a few knocks.
But who knows. Regardless... I know that you have some wrestling ability and have had some decent wins. While you're associated with multi-time champions like Jace Parker Davidson and Samantha Tolson, I don't see anything noteworthy like title wins in your history. I am not going to take you lightly because it's people like you and Summer Page that pick-up wins because of being misjudged. Granted, I may judge a little, but to be honest, I really shouldn’t. We all have to start somewhere.
Amy forces a very fake smile.
AMY SANTINO
But enough about you. Tonight, I need to get back to winning ways. I don't need to remind anyone that I had a silly loss several weeks back against Summer Page and previous to that against Serenity.
I can’t rack up anymore losses. Not now that I have earned a chance at the Anarchy championship. I may have been silent on twitter but don’t take that silence of me conceding. I have been training hard. I have been balancing my time between being a mother and owning a business. I haven't been playing dress-up. Madison... I am going into this match hard and fast. I am going to show you that years of experience prevails over inexperience. I need to get my momentum going and justify this title shot, otherwise it will be all for nothing. I am walking out of this match the winner and I don't care if you bring the whole Kingdom down to ringside as backup. I will be victorious, no matter how I have to do it.
Amy smiles and walks away, leaving that promise as her last thought as the scene fades to another ad break.
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AMY SANTINO
Believe me, I was as surprised as everyone else when I was summoned to meet with the Board of Directors. I had no idea that what I was seeing as failure after failure had somehow caught their attention, had somehow qualified me for a shot at the newly-reinstated Total Anarchy championship. To be honest, when I spoke with the members of the board I had to query what the title was because not everyone joins a company looking at the past but more what's in front of them. It was described to me as a "hybrid/hardcore belt. The no-disqualification, anything goes division.”
Amy frowns before continuing.
AMY SANTINO
Interesting way to describe it. But the thing is… back in Sin City Underground, I joined a small brand called GRIME. It was sheer chaos, where everything was unlawful and we were attacked with no rhyme or reason. Interfered in matches… it was fun, but I was a little late to that party. Regardless, I was a fan of it from the start. But when I did join… I had fun and when the GRIME championship was introduced, it got even better. The GRIME championship was pretty much a hardcore title and when I became champion, I was damn good. I had several successful title defenses in my first run and even my second run.
Amy smirks.
AMY SANTINO
Both lasted a little while - but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Solstice is still a few weeks away, after all.
Tonight, I am facing off against Madison Carter. One of the members of the Kingdom. Very imaginative stable name, I might add. So, I am a little confused by you, Madison. Are you a cosplayer / stripper / football player or wrestler or all the above? There is so many things you can do and like Serenity there is only so many companies you can be in before burning yourself out. I know that isn’t much effort in doing cosplay and being a pole dancer but playing football, you will definitely pick up a few knocks.
But who knows. Regardless... I know that you have some wrestling ability and have had some decent wins. While you're associated with multi-time champions like Jace Parker Davidson and Samantha Tolson, I don't see anything noteworthy like title wins in your history. I am not going to take you lightly because it's people like you and Summer Page that pick-up wins because of being misjudged. Granted, I may judge a little, but to be honest, I really shouldn’t. We all have to start somewhere.
Amy forces a very fake smile.
AMY SANTINO
But enough about you. Tonight, I need to get back to winning ways. I don't need to remind anyone that I had a silly loss several weeks back against Summer Page and previous to that against Serenity.
I can’t rack up anymore losses. Not now that I have earned a chance at the Anarchy championship. I may have been silent on twitter but don’t take that silence of me conceding. I have been training hard. I have been balancing my time between being a mother and owning a business. I haven't been playing dress-up. Madison... I am going into this match hard and fast. I am going to show you that years of experience prevails over inexperience. I need to get my momentum going and justify this title shot, otherwise it will be all for nothing. I am walking out of this match the winner and I don't care if you bring the whole Kingdom down to ringside as backup. I will be victorious, no matter how I have to do it.
Amy smiles and walks away, leaving that promise as her last thought as the scene fades to another ad break.
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