NIGHT TWO

Charles can be seen leaving Golden Age’s locker room with another briefcase. He walks down the hall and then the camera pans to Quinn and the crowd erupts. Quinn stalks Charles to his car. When Charles opens his door Quinn runs at him and does a running claymore squishing his head between her foot and his car door. Quinn chants can be heard as she picks up the briefcase and opens it smiling and not letting the camera see as the camera fades away…

******

A limo slowly pulls into the arena’s underground garage. It doesn’t take long for Black and Madison to reveal themselves, flanked by Lawrence Larkspur. All three look visibly upset, almost somber. Ricky cautiously approaches the group. 

RS: Mr. Black? Can we get a word about your Championship defense tonight?

Dennis looks to Ricky. 

Dennis: Maybe later, Rick. I’m not in the mood. I feel as if my dog just died. That’s the thing about this business, the longer you stay in it, the more you lose. My rivals have slowly faded away. Zac Taylor, gone. Jacob Williams, gone. Nate Ortiz, retired. Versus, retired. Mike Diamond…gone. All I have left is Poul.

Dennis shook his head.

Dennis: End of an era. It was different with Mike and I. I needed to do more than end his career. I needed to make sure he was in a wheelchair…forced to watch me every week from a nursing home, and that satisfaction was taken away from me….by….

Dennis narrowed his eyes. 

RS: Speaking of Scott…where is-

Dennis: Me without Diamond, is like Batman without the Joker. It just doesn’t make any sense for me to be here if i’m not plotting Mike’s death…professional death, of course.

Dennis sighed and placed an arm around Ricky. 

Dennis: Do not be mistaken. Ahmed will have my full attention. He will join a long list of men who came to close to the black sun…and fell back to earth, a burned corpse.

Dennis, Madison, and Larkspur left, leaving Ricky alone to wonder. 

RS: …Where IS scott?

VCW HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Backstage the camera picks up inside of Golden Age’s locker room. Lawrence is irate and throwing things around.

Madison: I told you we should have kept Charles better protected and staying in our room. That thug Quinn took him out for absolutely no reason at all. I’m going to have a word with our President to make sure she has her papers in order because you never know.

The camera pans to Lawrence again who tips the fridge over. Scott opens the door and walks in with a grin on his face. He is met with total silence from the room.

Scott: So nothing to be said over the win I was told I couldn’t get huh? Last night I did what I said I was going to do. I defeated my sperm donor on the greatest stage of them all Wrestle Elites X. I am officially ten and zero.

Scott looks at Madison.

Scott: Look at you thinking I would need backup. You are over here doubting exactly what I bring to the table. I was brought into Golden Age for my killer instincts and I demonstrated them perfectly well last night when I sent him packing in an ambulance.

Scott then looks at Lawrence.

Scott: And you. You are my tag team partner, but yet you doubted that I could beat him. You said he was a different monster than I’ve ever faced, but here I am standing and he is gone for good. I was the one backed into the corner and I showed why this Diamond will always shine brighter. How did your match go tonight huh?

Scott looks around at all the objects on the floor.

Scott: Looks like Krash got the best of you in a return huh? I never doubted you and I know you will get it back but hey we are a team right?

Scott slowly looks at Black sitting on the couch. He walks over to stand right in front of Black.

Scott: Dennis you stood here and told me I couldn’t do it. You sat here and told me that your only goal was to beat him in a one on one match. You said it was your only career goal you had left huh? Well now what are you going to do because he is gone. I did something you couldn’t do……. By beating Mike not once but twice in one on one matches.

Black immediately jumps up to get in Scott’s face.

Black: Scott we aren’t done with this. Not at all. You took my career goal from me and now I am not sure where that leaves me in this federation. Mike was my only equal. There isn’t another soul in this company that can push me to my limits like he could. So you take that away from me because you have some personal beef with your family? Let me remind you Scott we were your family. We took you in and taught you how to get to this level.

Dennis starts to look at Scott from head to toe.

Black: Your hair was redone, the way you dress was redone, the attitude and bravado you have was all because of us. You were just a lost soul that we took in and nurtured to grow into what you are today. So no Scott I am not proud of you, I am more disgusted by the sight of you than when you were that scrawny little man wearing a gay outfit and hair that you couldn’t see through.

Scott’s grin is now gone and he has anger in his eyes.

Scott: Think what you want because I know in my heart I did the right thing. I did it all by myself, let’s see are you willing to do what I did? You say no one is your equal and you don’t need help? Prove it. Go to that ring and beat Ahmed all by yourself. He’s not even in the same league as you right? It should be easy then.

Dennis looks around the room and then right back at Scott.

Black: Madison, Lawrence, Scott tonight all of you stay back. Tonight I will make an example out of Ahmed.

Madison: But Den……..

Dennis cuts her off immediately.

Black: After I beat Ahmed without breaking a sweat, Scott you will fix all the damage you caused. I don’t need anyone’s help to win tonight because I am in a league you only wish you could get to. So watch how it is done……. But Scott you can watch outside of Golden Age’s locker room tonight as you are dismissed.

Tension draws high as Dennis and Scott intensely just stare at each other as the camera returns to ringside.

PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP

*WRESTLE ELITE BACKSTAGE EXCLUSIVE*

Krash is seen going to his car after getting medical attention, following his grueling return and capturing the Atlantic Championship.

Reporter : Krash! Krash! Can I get a word with you for a second?

Krash : Of course, I am in a bit of pain as you can see but it’s no problem. It’s been a while since I’ve felt this way.

Reporter : We know! It’s been years since you have been here in VCW and you have shocked us all by returning on the most important night of our company, we just want to know what made you come back? You look like you haven’t lost a step too!

*Krash chuckles but also groans while grabbing at his rib cage*

Krash : Look, when you have stepped into the squared circle and left way before your prime even started you tend to get this itch to come back and wonder about everything you could’ve possibly accomplished if you stayed. I love professional wrestling. I’ll explain more soon. For now, I am going to go ice up and enjoy this moment that only happens in this business and in children’s story books. Everyone will know the reason why I’m back shortly. Everything moves so fast so I have to cherish this return and win before I get back to work and start defending this Atlantic Championship. See you soon.

*Krash gingerly gets into his vehicle and closes his door. The camera pans to the reporter who still looks visibly shocked after his return and Krash speeds off in the background*

Kent is sitting in an ice bath after his match a big screen with tonight’s event siring in front of him. The heavyweight title on a shelf near his head. He rotates his shoulder and stretches his neck, then sinks deeper into the tub. He hears a knock on his locker room door. The cameraman enters.

Kent: “I suppose you want a word from the Champ. *He stretches a little more* After a long grueling match, after taking all the opposition had to offer, I’m the last man standing the best of the best and Ignition’s finest. I heard all the talk before Wrestle Elite. Kent’s a tag guy, he’sa transitional champ, a place holder. Well here I am *he points to the title.* still the lone man at the pinnacle of Muscle Mountain and as always I’m “Marvelous” Kent Lassiter.”

The Camera fades to black as it gets ready for the next match.

PACIFIC WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP

Backstage Ahmed approaches Mike Diamond who is backstage as a guest after losing his career last night to Scott and the crowd can be heard chanting Hall of Famer. The two men shake hands.

Ahmed: One hell of a match last night. It’s unfortunate that Scott won because I really wanted my first title defence to be against you.

Mike can be seen with a heartbroken face.

Ahmed: You are the reason that I got this drive. You have taken so many guys under your wing at one point or another and molded them into something great. Just look at Asylum and Earl. Your legacy will never be forgotten and I know for sure these fans are right when they chant hall of famer.

The crowd explodes with hall of famer chants. Mike is still saddened by these chants.

Diamond: Thanks Ahmed for those kind words. My career in this business might be done, but I will continue to train people for sure. I think I’m going to make a wrestling school to continue helping usher in the next generation.

Ahmed: That’s a damn good plan. Whenever you need a guest to help out just holla at me. I’ll be there with that Heavyweight strap around my waist you feel that!?

Diamond and Ahmed shake hands and embrace in a hug.

Diamond: Don’t overlook Black tonight. That man always has one extra trick you never see coming. Take it from me, a man that has had plenty of battles through my career and there are two men that always give me a hard time. I’m not saying others were easy by any means, but these two men just pushed me to a whole other lever.

Ahmed: Well obviously one is Black, but who is the other?

Diamond: The man who took everything from me. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree on that one let me tell you. Scott is a beast in that ring and if I had to go out I am kind of glad it was him that did it. He can finally be out of my shadow from now on.

Ahmed looks at Mike stunned.

Ahmed: Man that is deep. But if you don’t mind I would love to go prepare for my match tonight.

Diamond: Ahmed, it took me eight years to get to be the main event Wrestle Elite. It doesn’t come often so make sure you take the most of this great opportunity. And remember I’m gone so there is a huge void on the roster that somebody has to fill, don’t let the opportunity pass you by. Go out there and show Black who you are.

Diamond shakes Ahmed’s hand as the camera fades to black.

THE MAIN EVENT

VCW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

*As the champion stands above as the pyro goes off… the camera fades out into the back down a dark hallway, into the corridor, Thunder cracks. A massive silhouette—broad, towering, unmoving—stands with its back to the camera. The only light flickers from a lone, swinging bulb. Ominous, slow footsteps echo as the figure turns just enough to reveal a sharp suit, black gloves, and a voice as cold as steel…… Face hidden by the dark…

MYSTERY MAN (V.O.):

“Virtual Championship Wrestling… your time of chaos… lawlessness… and mayhem… is over.”

Cut to flashes of VCW Champions—highlight reels glitch and distort as if corrupted. RUSH and FUSION logos appear for a split second before dissolving into static.

MYSTERY MAN:

“I am the NEW power. The FINAL word. The unseen hand that will bring ORDER back.
Effective immediately… RUSH and FUSION return as weekly programming, DEATH to these phony pretend shows known as ADRENALINE AND IGNITION.
The facade and playing pretend is over… such a disgrace to anyone who is a true fan of this sacred sport.
But heed this: no champion is safe. No title is protected. The ERA OF BLACK…
ends NOW.”

Camera cuts sharply to black as the voice turns darker, more deliberate…

MYSTERY MAN (cont’d):

“The DAWN of a NEW era is upon us.

LET THE ERA OF ORDER begin!!!!

When the DARK blocks out the GOLDEN light…
and evil casts a SHADOW over the land of the FREE…
a STORM will cause a SINISTER reaction from all who dare stand before the MOUNTAIN.
It will be a complete BLACKout…
and no DIAMOND in the rough will save you.
A NEMESIS will rise from the LIGHT, and all those before him will be forced into ASYLUM.
No BUSINESS will ever open EARLy again…
I am the BAINE of your fake success you all think you have.
Titles have no prestige without its legacy intact, and playing PRETEND isn’t for CLOWNing around…
because the RIGHT to ORDER will EMERGE.

This isn’t MAYHEM…
This… is ANARCHY RULES.

Only the STRONG…
will SURVIVE…
the HOUSE OF ELITE.”

The screen violently glitches out. The feed cuts. Fans are left in stunned silence. A final whisper echoes as if from the void…

“ELITE”

—Show fades out. Complete SHOCK. Complete MYSTERY. The shadows have spoken…