ROLEPLAY TITLE: MONARCH INDUSTRIES. NEXT MATCH: AXEL SHAW VS ANARCHY RECORD: 4-0-0 ACOMPLISHMENTS: ECE SOUTHERN CHAMPION (X1) OOC INFORMATION: CHAOTIC WEEK FOR ME BUT MADE SURE TO GET SOMETHING UP.

THE MONARCH OF PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING HAS SLAYED. REAL DEAL (X2), RONNIE STYLES (X1), PG-13 (X1).

The voice-over of Axel Shaw could be heard. The Monarch → Axel Shaw: A face no longer bearing facepaint is a face the audience doesn’t remember. A face who has truly lost his identity over the last couple of months has faded into the background and has become lost in the shuffle. Anarchy had the slightest nerve to speak my name in vain and speak disgracefully. To even think about or consider this my biggest match would leave you delusional after the war I have gone through with The Enterprise. This entire lost sheep aura and vibe you keep portraying needs to come to an end. Just because you rebrand and repackage a tag team doesn’t change exactly how the world feels about them. The Disciples of Darkness have always been and will always be a lost cause. It doesn’t matter how many times you want to repeat your hatred for me. It doesn’t matter how many times you think the industry has overlooked the group. You know what matters? The wrestling world will never change its perception of your group. Let’s evaluate and weigh the reason behind that statement for a second. You guys walked into this company as brothers in arms and would always have each other's backs, right? That right there is mistake number one, and let me explain why. Think for a moment, because the guy standing beside you, if he had the opportunity to capture singles accolades, would definitely drive that dagger in your back. You guys can sit back and deny the facts all you wish, but the truth will set you free. Static appears after the voice-over finishes flashing the ECE logo on the television screen to see Axel Shaw standing in the middle of a warehouse. The segment is shot in a classic black and white colour scheme, and you can see many shipping crates surrounding him. Standing in the middle of a computer, we could see his vintage leather jacket, which now has a badge along the back. The badge is stitched on and has a skull, and underneath it states " The Monarch ". The camera pans towards him and zooms in. He speaks in a calm, gentle voice to start. The Monarch → Axel Shaw: Speaking of Monarch Industries, let me welcome you guys into my warehouse of horror. A lot of things happen inside this warehouse, most of which are kept under tight, sealed lips, never to be spoken. The moment you two began speaking about burning down my kingdom, my attention shifted to protecting my assets at any and all costs. Take a long, hard look around this warehouse and understand that most of my prized possessions are locked away behind security. The camera pans from left to right, flashing small glimpses of the warehouse as we can see a mass amount of luxury cars, technology, and pricey heirlooms. The camera finishes panning and remains still on Axel once again as he speaks a little more aggressively. The Monarch → Axel Shaw: It would be such a grim result if you even tried to infiltrate my warehouse, I can promise. It seems like each and every X-rated person comes out of the woodshed trying to make a name for himself as The Monarch. I guess the Disciples of Darkness haven’t paid attention to the amount of punishment I have created since stepping foot back in ECE. I know you guys have your hearts set on climbing out of the rut you have created, but just know it won’t be this night. I plan to teach a lesson that I already thought you might have learned a long time ago. If you mess with a bull, you get the horns; if you taunt the bull, you will get clipped on the way by. Now smirking more than ever, Axel begins to laugh as he reaches down in front of him and pulls up a metal briefcase. Holding it towards the camera, he snaps both latches open and lifts the top of it to reveal a few things inside. On one side, we can see it layered with hundred dollar bills, all tied together with a band. On the other side of the briefcase is a standard sheet of paper that has some writing on it. Looking down, he picks up this paper and begins to speak. The Monarch → Axel Shaw: Do you know what this is? I have had the pleasure of signing it in advance. This right here is a contract, but not just your regular standard contract; this is more important. You see, with this paper in my hands, signed and delivered, it states that I should not challenge for a championship in the next six months if I lose to you, Anarchy. This is just how confident I am about our match at this event: I am willing to risk everything to prove a point. I know you have it in your head that this event will be the one where you and the group break out and become the spotlight, but I am here to deny that.  As he finishes his sentence, Skylar Payten arrives in the footage smiling, but also with a look of concern in her eyes. She walks up beside Axel and starts to speak to him. The Bombshell → Skylar Payten: Are you sure this is a great idea? She was right. Axel had made a decision based on his emotions, as he sometimes did in the past, but this time it seemed like he had put thought into it. He leaned over and kissed her before he began to respond to her question. The Monarch → Axel Shaw: Thank you, babe, for being here. I know making this claim is a giant leap for me, and it comes out of left field. I have been racking my brain around this for many days now and decided it was the best decision to make. I need to prove to ECE and the superstars in the back that I am confident in my abilities, and Anarchy thinks he is the superstar that can advance using The Monarch himself as a stepping stone.  The Bombshell → Skylar Payten: Yea, but to throw away everything you have worked for in this company to prove a point is mindless. The Monarch → Axel Shaw: It’s only mindless if you don’t believe in yourself. Let me explain my reasoning. I have been able to pin some of the biggest names in this company since returning here in ECE, yet my appetite is still unresolved. When I got word that Anarchy was going to be the next matchup for me, it was like Christmas morning. I was that kid, smiling and happy, knowing I always got what I wanted. Then something changed inside me. The moment he continued to speak about my empire and family, that was the moment he sealed his fate. I want to make sure my point has been proven and they understand it has become personal now. The Bombshell → Skylar Payten: This is the same thing that led you to success against PG-13 at Ring of Dreams. The Monarch → Axel Shaw: Exactly, babe, and now Anarchy has the right to never consider this match the biggest of my career. Shrugging his shoulders as the both of them burst out laughing at the imagination and creativity Anarchy has. Moments pass before he continues to speak into the camera in a more serious tone. The Monarch → Axel Shaw: No one cared about you when you had the facepaint; no one cares about you without it. A faceless creature roaming the night without an ounce of fight hidden from the light. The Disciples of Darkness are a group made up of lost souls who can never be found or fixed in this lifetime. I want both of you to listen carefully because I am not walking away from X-Rated with any chip in my armour or even with a loss to my name. This contract is my proof and my encouragement to keep fighting this fight. The Bombshell → Skylar Payten: Speaking of The Enterprise, babe, I don’t think that fight is near being over either. I have heard rumblings that PG is still bitter over that loss and is looking for revenge against you. The Monarch → Axel Shaw: PG is yesterday's news. I already dealt with that overgrown baby and his little mouthpiece. I will tell you something: if they are salty and feel like they need a rematch, they know where to find me, but this time, no more excuses. The Bombshell → Skylar Payten: What do you mean by that, babe? The Monarch → Axel Shaw: When I do defeat PG again, I want The Enterprise to stop walking around claiming my victories were a fluke. I have put everything on the table to win my matches without looking back and having zero regrets. The more they keep flapping their gums about how PG doesn’t lose, the sooner they will realize that I am not playing anymore. This group of misfits they have assembled have been losing all over live television week after week, and yet they continue to think they are at the top of this company. Lights out, eyes open, boys, and take a long, hard look around you. The reign of terror you once had has dwindled and become irrelevant.  Grabbing the money from the briefcase, he hands it over to Skylar to hold in her hands, and he grabs the signed contract in his hands. On the bottom, you can see that it clearly states Axel Shaw along the dotted line. He thinks for a moment and lets the silence sink in before continuing what he has to say. The Monarch → Axel Shaw: Anarchy, the clock is ticking just so you know until we meet inside the ring face-to-face for the first time ever. This will be the night that gives you the realization that you have made the biggest mistake in your career. The Bombshell → Skylar Payten: What mistake is that, babe? She chimed in with her question, and it caught Axel off guard for a moment, but he continued on with his speech anyway. The Monarch → Axel Shaw: Making claims and tribulations using my name to try and gain a buzz is a mistake. Thinking he can defeat me in the middle of the ring is a mistake. Thinking the world gives a damn about him or his group is a mistake. Axel was speaking facts; since the disciples have stepped foot inside the organization, they haven’t really been shocking or remembering. Usually, to be considered for the spotlight, you need to do something to earn it, and Axel knew that. The Monarch → Axel Shaw: What have you two done in this company to even earn anything? I have yet to see you gain a victory worth a blink of an eye. I have been stacking up some of the biggest victories in this company since I came back. This win doesn’t even measure up to some of them. Once I bring you two back to earth and shatter those dreams you have had, you can finally learn your role on this roster. Tag teams don’t belong in the main event unless you are related to the humans or your tag team name is The Dynasty. The Bombshell → Skylar Payten: True facts preach more. The Monarch → Axel Shaw: Once this match is done and over, I can continue on my way to the next opponent that stands in my way, making false claims. Just like always, I will prove them wrong as well and have them beg to be featured in my spotlight, looking for attention. I will make it to the top of this company; just know that it’s coming.  Looking over at Skylar once again, he nods, giving her a signal. He's not sure what’s about to happen right now, but they continue to speak one after another. Skylar Payten had started it off, and Axel responded to everything she said. 1.2.3.. REMEMBER THAT AXEL SHAW WINS THAT HAUNTS YOU THINK AGAIN YOU HAVE ZERO CHANCES Strong words from the dynamic couple who have stormed ECE recently and look to continue the trend at X-Rated. At this time, the camera had cut the footage off, leaving it in another static-filled section. THE END.