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ROLEPLAY TITLE: NEXT MATCH: RECORD: ACOMPLISHMENTS: OOC INFORMATION:
After the long, gruelling battle he endured during Ring of Dreams, the camera caught up to Axel Shaw, who was entering the backstage area after the war finished. With the battle scars upon his face and traces of cuts and blood that had been left during the altercation with PG-13. Most of the blood that was present had dried up by the time he reached the locker room that security had been guarding for the sake of Skylar Payten’s health. When he reached the doorway, he nodded his head at the security guard to acknowledge the job he had done keeping her safe for him. Reaching out with his right hand, he twisted the doorknob open and entered the locker room with a huge smile on his face. As the door swung open, her face turned from nervous and scared to excited to see who had entered. Just knowing her man had accomplished exactly what he had said he was going to and was still walking was enough to make her leap into his arms. That is exactly what she did as she ran over and gave him a long hug, followed by a kiss, before whispering in his ear. Skylar Payten: You did it, babe... You were able to finally put that chapter behind you and prove not only to yourself but to the world... That you can hang with PG-13 inside that ring once and for all. It was very visible that he was sore, as you could see him flinch when she hugged him, and his facial expression showed the pain he had endured. Axel Shaw was able to pick up the victory, but at what cost? He responded back to her in a low and calming voice, as he didn’t have the energy at this exact moment. Axel Shaw: It was a lot of pressure, and quite honestly, it feels like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders. When I stood inside that ring and looked into PG’s eyes, I could honestly tell the fear he had going into this match. I mean, look how many people tried to help him defeat me. There was a point in this match where I just kept repeating to myself, "Don't quit," over and over in my head. How did you feel during this match, hun? He turned his attention back over to his wife, who was still standing in front of him with a huge smile on her face. She turned her entire body to the right and walked over towards the couch that was set up inside the locker room, where she took a seat. He chose to stand for now as he walked closer to continue the conversation without having to shout across the room. Skylar Payten: It was never wrecking, babe... Seeing everyone running out to run interference to gain the advantage for PG, the one part that got me livid was Michael Hill staging an attack on you before you even made it to the ring. It’s bullshit… It’s tactics like that that prove just how much bottom-feeding scum The Enterprise is. The biggest thing that upset me about it was the fact that I could come out and help you myself. I would have smashed Hill’s face in person. She was beginning to get heated the more she ranted and thought about it, so he calmed her down by placing his hand on her head. After doing so, he took a seat beside her and gazed deeply into her eyes before he continued to speak. Axel Shaw: Who is standing tall, though, hun? I know you wanted to get involved, but it wasn’t the time or the place. Things all worked out at the end of the night either way, but we need to shift our attention in another direction. Ring of Dreams is done, and even though it just happened, X-Rated will be just as important. You know that, right? The room went silent during this storybook-ending night. The last thing he should be doing is thinking about his next match, but his brain is trained. At the beginning of Ring of Dreams, President Ervin made a huge announcement that would see Axel Shaw team up with Crush and TJ Alexander against Ricky Vegas, Ronnie Styles, and Grimmstone. This wasn’t a heavily favoured matchup for Shaw since he always seems to do better in singles matches, but it’s another step in the right direction. This was a giant opportunity for him to prove that he has evolved as a professional wrestler and can step up no matter what situation he is placed in. After the silence had built up inside the room and started to become awkward, she decided to break it and speak to him. Skylar Payten: Babe… You just left the ring, not even half an hour ago. You realize that, right? It was an honest question since she wanted him to take a short, deep breath and at least enjoy his victory before he leaped back into the fray. At this point, he had already begun unwrapping the white tape that was wrapped tightly around his wrists. The sight of dried-up blood mixed with sweat was only making him feel worse for wear. As he was slowly untangling the tape, he responded to her question, which would help ease her mind a little.
Axel Shaw: I understand what you are saying, hun. I really do, but I also know that ECE is my home now and where I belong. I have sacrificed my body to give these fans someone they can cheer for and to let them go home satisfied with my matches. When I came back to ECE, I can admit things were grim, and the superstars in the back didn’t appreciate or like me anymore. My past might have been to blame for the certain amount of chaos and shady dealings I created for myself. I have been awarded a second chance, which most people don’t get, that would allow me to exterminate my past and provide me with a future. In my eyes and mind, that course of action hasn’t and won’t change; I just need to continue to prove that over and over again. She was quick to cut him off and start grilling him with more questions that needed to be answered. Skylar Payten: What about Crush and TJ Alexander, babe? They obviously don’t trust or believe that you have changed, and they think you have alternative motives. How do you expect to prove to them or show them that things are different? It’s one hurdle after another. Her points and views were all valid, and deep down he knew it, but he would have to figure this out some way or another. The last thing he needed right now was more doubts about his intentions and heart in this business, but those are the risks involved. Throwing the final piece of wrist tape down on the table in front of the couch, he responded quickly to her concerns. Axel Shaw: They don’t have to trust me because I will do what I always do, which is go out to the ring and put on a performance. I understand my role in this match and will play my part to the best of my abilities because, at the end of the day, me and Crush want the same outcome. I know he is thinking the exact same way I am, which ends with us three getting our hands raised and adding one more victory to our names. TJ Alexander is the quiet guy. Very reserved individual when it comes to speaking his mind, but has the abilities to make up for it. As far as I am concerned, those two guys need to remember that I am a member of this match and not an enemy. You could see the fire in his eyes as he spoke about the match, knowing he was being thrown into a match that could possibly explode. He needed to keep calm. Reaching to his left on the table, he used his right hand to grab a bottle of cold water. Twisting the cap off, he held it up and took a big gulp of water to rehydrate his body. As he had a mouth full of water, she continued to ask him questions of concern. Skylar Payten: I know you will figure this stuff out, babe. I know you were focused on your match against PG tonight, but did you see any of the interviews they aired? Ricky Vegas actually had the nerve to walk into President Ervin’s office and demand a world heavyweight championship shot against Crush. As far as I remember, he was told that if he was able to gain a victory, he would earn that shot. How do you feel about that, babe? With a look of confusion in his eyes, he snapped his head back towards her instantly, his eyes opening wider than before. He wasn’t too happy to hear this news, but she also knew he would have something to say about it. Axel Shaw: Are you kidding me? The only reason Ricky Vegas still has the Intercontinental Championship is because I haven’t decided to take it from him yet. This man actually thought it was a great idea to walk into the office and request an opportunity to fight Crush for the heavyweight championship. Vegas Just because you managed to string a couple of victories together doesn’t mean ECE is obligated to hand out chances you don’t deserve. I want you to listen to me closely Ricky and listen real close when I speak to you. If you think for one damn moment that you are even on the same wavelength as Crush and could hang inside that ring you are sadly mistaken. Also may I remind you that to get that chance, you need to not only defeat him inside that six man tag but also defeat myself and TJ Alexander as well. I am no fortune teller but I just don’t see that happening this time around, so I would suggest a different approach next time.
He smirked after his remarks towards Ricky Vegas, knowing he was reassuring, but his facts hit hard towards the truth of it all. Leaning over on the couch, he grabbed Skylar’s hand and kissed the top of it, showing his affection and appreciation for her. She smiled well, and he did this, showing she was excited about the attention and passion he showed her. As the two gaze into each other's eyes, she begins to ask him another question. Skylar Payten: I have more to ask you about, babe... You are also aware that Grimmstone is in this match, right? Last time I checked, he got a victory over you before you walked away and made big changes in your lifestyle. It was always a constant reminder that Grimmstone earned that victory over him since it was during his dark times in professional wrestling. It would be a redemption story if he could manage to rebound from that loss and correct that feeling that was eating away at him. There is no worse feeling than losing a match you know you should have never lost in the first place. He was now angry and feeling all sorts of emotions as he elaborated on that match, even though he hates speaking about the past. Axel Shaw: Grimmstone He was able to defeat me when I was at my worst in professional wrestling and walks around here like it was a badge of honour. I am going to rip that badge off his chest, shove it down his throat, and give him more of a reason to choke. Speaking of choking, how did that United States Championship match go tonight? Oh, ya, didn’t you walk away on the losing effort of that one too? Just know I will redeem myself at X-Rated with little to no hesitations about it, and we can finally lay to rest my past and move forward. It’s very easy to let your mind get carried away when you win some matches, but let’s not let that cloud your judgement, Grimm. Even Harcore Lenny was able to get rid of the dead weight that was holding him back, called the Disciples of Darkness. Hardcore Lenny, of course, had a short run with the Southern Championship, even though on this night he had dropped that championship to Maniac. There was only one person left in the match, and of course, it was someone Axel Shaw knew all too well. Unlocking her eyes from Axel for a moment, she muttered hastily under her breath. Skylar Payten: Do we even have to bring up Ronnie Styles, babe? He laughed, thinking almost the same thing as her, but he also knew that he would have to speak about it eventually since he was in the match. At this point, most superstars had already left the arena after Ring of Dreams, and he was one of the last to get ready to head to the hotel for the night. Taking off his wrestling boots slowly, he continued to speak about Ronnie Styles. Axel Shaw: Ronnie Where does this leave us, buddy? We have been down this road numerous times before. As much as you keep trying to prove your worth to PG and The Enterprise, you are starting to become a thorn in my side. No matter how many times we end up inside that ring and you end up in a losing effort, you keep coming back, starting to think you have a glutton for punishment. You know what that means, right, Ronnie? It means you keep doing something you find unpleasant or too difficult over and over. You would think that if the result is always the same, you would do something different or change the way you approach it, wouldn't you? Just like previous matches, you will take the backseat and watch everything go awry and crumble like every other time. Eventually, PG needs to open his eyes and start asking questions like, Why do you keep losing? Why can’t you get the job done? Why are you an asset to The Enterprise? All these questions are legit and could help The Enterprise find out what’s holding them back. I want you to understand, Ronnie, that after we beat you again at X-Rated, you need to continue to gain some confidence and work your way back up to the main event. You hear me, President Ervin, stop giving this man handouts and free TV time in a slot he doesn’t deserve. Zipping his wrestling bag up after he tossed his wrestling boots from Ring of Dreams, he leaned over to Skylar, who was still sitting beside him. In a soft voice, he spoke to her gently when he hit her with a line she didn’t expect. Axel Shaw: Let’s head back to the hotel, cutie. I just want to lay in bed and relax next to you and get this night over with. Hopefully I won’t be too sore in a few hours. He had winked at her, kind of hinting at his intentions, but it was also rude to assume that he was heading in that direction. They both stood up from the couch and held hands as they walked towards the door of the locker room. Opening the door, they both walked through it and slammed the door behind them as the camera cut off. TO BE CONTINUED. |
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