Post by Dave D-Flipz on Apr 29, 2020 23:30:51 GMT -5
“and I objectify him right back! It’s a fair trade.” **Chaos shouts to the group gathered for the interview between Mistress Discipline and Death Trap; the latter of which has not logged on yet thus allowing for a vigorous discussion between Chaos and Mary-Ellen.**
**The Zoom screen is divided into three boxes. One shows Mistress Discipline in her iconic blue shirt sitting between two overfilled bookcases; another is represented by a phone number with a 919 area code and the final box shows a blond haired, blue-eyed young woman sitting at a kitchen table with headphones on.**
“Ladies, this interview is due to start in less than two minutes. I expect you both to be the epitome of professional on this call or the consequences may include kicking you off.” **Mistress Discipline articulates for the two cousins.**
**The chime announces the arrival of Death Trap. He appears in a fourth box wearing a fitted Armani suit and matching bowler hat.** “Good morning everyone, thank you for inviting me.”
**Mistress Discipline takes a shaky breath before whispering** “Death Trap.” **She clears her throat and continues in more her normal tone, if a little lower in pitch.** “Thank you for agreeing to take time out of your day for this interview.”
**Mary-Ellen agrees.** “Yes, I’m glad you were able to finally join us. As a general ‘before we begin’ comment, I would like to make it clear that this is being recorded in addition to me taking minor notes on your responses. Let us begin with a question for Mistress Discipline. After all, ladies first.” **She shuffles a few papers before selecting the one she needs and grabbing a pencil.** “ Mistress Discipline, can you put into words what it would mean for you to become the first Women Rumble Champion?”
**Mistress Discipline nods her head before launching into the question.** “Wining the Rumble would be a huge honor, regardless of my gender or the gender of previous winners. I have worked very hard to prepare for this event and I know I will go into the ring with a solid foundation in multiple physical disciplines that will assist me. Many people seem to undervalue the flexibility I am able to show however this means I don’t tap out under submissions that are used to exploit the rigidity of lesser competitors.”
“Yes,” ** Chaos agreed. “You are very good at making things hard for the other wrestlers.”
**Death Trap snickers.** “Like Tarrasque.”
**Mistress Discipline glared at the screen and clicks her mouse once. A small ‘mute’ icon appeared over Chaos’s number before Mistress Discipline continued.** “I have increased the amount of time I commit to kickboxing in preparation for the Rumble because I acknowledge that many of the competitors seem to rely on kicking; I mentioned Ms. Rockford previously. I am now much better at redirecting kicks and returning them in kind. In addition to my previous ability to catch a kick and slap the wrestler.”
“Yes slapping the taste out of people’s mouths seems to be a favorite past time of yours. Kicking is an effective offense when used right and as part of a mixed offensive style. Also Dick Kick City is a thing…” **Death Trap adds.**
**Mary-Ellen smiles and quickly scribbles something down.** “Thank you Mistress for that great answer. Okay, Death Trap. If you weren't a professional wrestler, what would you be doing for a living?”
**Death Trap nods before answering.** “Ya know I've been wrestling since I was 22, I tried baseball and flunked out of that. It's a tough question to answer this far into my career. I dunno, I've got the Italian blood in me, maybe I'd be a professional chef. No, the BEST chef. I'd have my own TV show about food called ‘All the Trappings’ and I'd be on Iron Chef for sure. How could I not be? I'm the best at everything I do.”
**Chaos has unmuted herself and says under her breath** “Yeah you are!”
**Mistress Discipline hammers the mute button harder this time.**
**Mary-Ellen nods once.** “Good. Thanks. Back to Mistress Discipline. You haven’t been in wrestling as long as Death Trap. So tell us, what is your first memory of professional wrestling?”
**Mistress Discipline squinted at Mary-Ellen.** “Thank you for questions relating to wrestling. I am sure Death Trap’s next question will also be wrestling.”
“Oh, of course.” **Mary-Ellen responds.**
**Mistress Discipline nods once, mollified.** “Wrestling was a part of my early education from my father. My parents insisted on a classical renaissance education for their children. This meant I was exposed to a number of ways of thinking including the ancient Greek, and one of their biggest forms of entertainment was wrestling. To relate this to the more current world dynamics, my father would have us watch wrestling once a week on the television.”
“Wait!” **Chaos butts in despite being previously muted.** “Weren’t the ancient Greeks buck naked when they went rolling around on the ground together? I seem to remember you talking about the first Olympics being done in the nude.”
**Mistress Discipline responds in a dry tone,** “I assure you I have never wrestled in anything less than a high collared shirt and shorts. This is what I am comfortable in and what allows me to be more at ease in the ring. When I step into the rumble, I will do so in a manner that does not leave me self conscious. I enter the rumble in the same clothes I train in. This will also help with my muscle memory and allow me to respond as I do in practice, even after taking a few hits. I also have not changed a major aspect of my day to day life. This is in contrast to other wrestlers who are attempting to go sober.”
“Damn Rat Bastard.” **Chaos mutters. DT nods**
**Mistress Discipline confirms that’s who she meant by noting,** “Alcohol withdrawal is a real thing that, I am told, really sucks.”
**Mary-Ellen giggles.** “Yes, I suppose trying to wrestle hung over would be difficult, especially against someone as talented as you, Mistress. To continue that thought, Death Trap, what would you say is your favorite alcoholic beverage? ”
**Before he can answer Mistress Discipline answers in a stern teacher’s voice.** “Mary-Ellen, these questions seem somehow unbalanced. You asked me questions regarding wrestling and Death Trap’s seem to focus more on general life. This is your first warning. Perhaps you would like to ask a different question of him. Now.”
**Mary-Ellen clears her throat.** “Yes, of course. Death Trap, You started in this network as a young man. Now you're one of the elders in the locker room. What's your approach to the role?”
**Death Trap clears his throat.** “Well if you know anything about me you'd know that before my MCCW return I wasn't the most well respected among my peers. They found me ... narcissistic, loudmouthed, annoying, boring ... they were jealous is what I'm saying. I mean look now and you can see how they are all too afraid to try and outwrestle me. Hell only Cross has even come up with anything other than insulting me, calling me old, or giving me fantastic retirement advice for my parents. Who knew Caffrey would be the one who put papa Trap in a home!?”
**Chaos giggles.** “I know someone else interested in giving you a home. At least for a night.”
**Death Trap laughs once to join in the apparent joke though is clearly uncomfortable.** “But in all seriousness I try to be a role model, it's why you don't see me flagrantly trying to snap someone's ankle ... or choke them to death. I just make them cry and show them who their superior is and I try to give honest advice to improve people. They seem to understand now after a world title win, 2 fantastic gold rushes (one still going) and an end of days tourney win that I am someone who knows how to win. So makes sense to try and learn something. At this point in my career I still have a lot left in the tank but it's important to give back to the industry.”
**Mary-Ellen hums in agreement while writing something in her notes.** “On to the next question. Mistress Discipline, who is someone, that is not a wrestler, that you consider a role model?”
**Mistress Discipline taps her index finger on her chin for a moment before responding.** “When I was small I would watch Xena: Warrior Princess. I am now fuzzy on the plot details but I always really enjoyed the imagery of a woman who was able to complete the tasks that the more traditional stories I read reserved only for men. It was relatable for me to see more of an equality between the sexes in that show. I think it influenced my decision to enter the ring professionally; first in MCCW and then to toss my hat in for the Rumble. I fully intend to channel my inner Xena to topple many of the other wrestlers in the Rumble.”
**Mary-Ellen nods and finishes jotting something on her paper.** “An interesting choice in parallels. On to Death Trap’s next question: Death Trap, how do you feel about competitors who shake hands and hug it out after matches against one another?”
**Death Trap thinks for a moment before answering.** “Shaking hands is fine if the match was good and particularly intense. I ... can't say I've ever seen two opponents hug after a match ... does ... does that happen often? I mean I don't lose much so it's hard to say. I have no problem showing respect but I mean ... hugging? Have you seen how sweaty and disgusting we can get in that ring?”
**Chaos hums in agreement.** “Yes and that’s half the appeal. At least for some of the wrestlers. Some of the competitors need to work on their manscaping.”
**Death Trap continues that thought.** “And if you're as hairy as say Curtis Kanyon? Ewww. Then again I can see how people like Caffrey would want that, dude must be craving human interaction. He's not very friendly.”
“Moving on.” **Mary-Ellen shuffles her papers.** “Mistress Discipline, what are your thoughts on facing Jack Diamond, someone who is just as hard-hitting and no-nonsense in the ring as you are, at the Rumble?”
**Mistress Discipline responds.** “I am a no-nonsense person and I am not a fan of your ‘wrestling question’ involving hugs. Please keep things equal. You are correct to note that Mr. Diamond and I have some similarities. We both come from North Carolina after all. However I was well known for punishing students who cheat and I know a cheater when I see one. “
“Also,” **Chaos interrupts** “The man has an unhealthy interest in Mongo. I think they have a very toxic relationship.”
**Death Trap interjects.** “It’s Mongo, he’s never heard of a relationship that isn’t toxic...”
**Mistress Discipline nods in agreement with Chaos.** “They clearly have a toxic relationship and from the sounds of it, Mr. Diamond has several unhealthy relations. I think that will weigh on his mind as he enters the ring. These types of distractions will likely play a part in his eventual loss. I do not see him as a Rumble winner. He has stamina in the sense that he is long winded, but that is unlikely to help cover the clear deficits he faces getting his head in the game.”
**Mary-Ellen nods.** “That makes sense. So, Death Trap, you've dedicated yourself to regaining the chance you lost at this title previously. If Zoran is reading this, what message do you have for him?”
**Death Trap loses his previously happy exterior.** “Zoran ... you may be resourceful. You may be talented. And you may have all of SWAT on lockdown for fear of pissing off der kommissar. But you know I can take you. And neither Caffrey nor any other trick is gonna stop me from tossing your ass to the floor and taking my crown. I've shown you I don't fear you, but don't think I'm underestimating you. When you step in the ring ... I will put you out before you can enact any of your shenanigans. And anyone who watches MCCW can tell you, I can Cut the Strings from anywhere. You won't see me coming but you'll know I've been there afterwards.”
**Mary-Ellen finishes writing before looking up at the computer.** “Something for him to consider for sure. Along those lines, Mistress Discipline, this is your first Rumble and, for many of the other wrestlers, the first time they will be facing someone with your diverse skill set. For those who are unfamiliar with your credentials, what is the most important thing they should know about you? In other words, if the other remaining competitors in the Rumble are reading this, what message do you have for them?”
**Mistress Discipline considers the question for a moment.** “They should know that I am ready to Rumble. I am prepared physically and mentally to walk into that ring and give it my all. I will show them that I am more than the Pudding Cup Champion. I am more than a just another wrestler from MCCW and the MCCW should be taken seriously.”
**Mary-Ellen claps and gives a whoop.** “Inspirational. You are truly inspirational for all the little girls out there.”
**Chaos groans.** “Mary-Ellen your brown nosing is nauseating. I’ve tried not to comment on it but that is too much. You are suppos’ta be an impartial interviewer and you are soo close to finishing this. Just ask Death Trap his last question so we can all move on with our lives.”
**Mary-Ellen harrumphs** “Fine! So, dear, charming Death Trap, who’s abs have broken so many hearts, tell us in your experience, which brand of hair spray stings the most when it’s sprayed directly in someone else’s eyes? Surely yo-“
**Mary-Ellen is cut off mid word and her square blinks out from the group as she is disconnected. Mistress Discipline looks decidedly displeased as she slowly raises her hand off the mouse.**
**Death Trap doesn’t realize that she has been kicked off and answers.** “Uh ... I'm sorry? I mean I use gel in my hair and I don't ... I don't make it a habit of cheating. Also aren't we supposed to Greek our products so Mongo doesn't have to be cheated out of that sweet, sweet endorsement money?”
**Mistress Disciple is finally able to collect herself enough to answer.** “Thank you Death Trap. Unfortunately, Mary-Ellen lost her connection just prior to your answer however she has your answers to the previous questions and I know we will be giving a better interview shortly. Before we log off, I want to make sure we are all in agreement. Are there any questions?”
OOC: The Questions answered by Mistress Discipline and Death Trap are questions sourced from ROHwrestling.com (links below) so as to ensure they are questions appropriate of wrestlers.
www.rohwrestling.com/news/10-questions-kelly-klein
www.rohwrestling.com/news/10-questions-mandy-leon
www.rohwrestling.com/news/10-questions-punishment-martinez
www.rohwrestling.com/news/10-questions-jay-lethal
**The Zoom screen is divided into three boxes. One shows Mistress Discipline in her iconic blue shirt sitting between two overfilled bookcases; another is represented by a phone number with a 919 area code and the final box shows a blond haired, blue-eyed young woman sitting at a kitchen table with headphones on.**
“Ladies, this interview is due to start in less than two minutes. I expect you both to be the epitome of professional on this call or the consequences may include kicking you off.” **Mistress Discipline articulates for the two cousins.**
**The chime announces the arrival of Death Trap. He appears in a fourth box wearing a fitted Armani suit and matching bowler hat.** “Good morning everyone, thank you for inviting me.”
**Mistress Discipline takes a shaky breath before whispering** “Death Trap.” **She clears her throat and continues in more her normal tone, if a little lower in pitch.** “Thank you for agreeing to take time out of your day for this interview.”
**Mary-Ellen agrees.** “Yes, I’m glad you were able to finally join us. As a general ‘before we begin’ comment, I would like to make it clear that this is being recorded in addition to me taking minor notes on your responses. Let us begin with a question for Mistress Discipline. After all, ladies first.” **She shuffles a few papers before selecting the one she needs and grabbing a pencil.** “ Mistress Discipline, can you put into words what it would mean for you to become the first Women Rumble Champion?”
**Mistress Discipline nods her head before launching into the question.** “Wining the Rumble would be a huge honor, regardless of my gender or the gender of previous winners. I have worked very hard to prepare for this event and I know I will go into the ring with a solid foundation in multiple physical disciplines that will assist me. Many people seem to undervalue the flexibility I am able to show however this means I don’t tap out under submissions that are used to exploit the rigidity of lesser competitors.”
“Yes,” ** Chaos agreed. “You are very good at making things hard for the other wrestlers.”
**Death Trap snickers.** “Like Tarrasque.”
**Mistress Discipline glared at the screen and clicks her mouse once. A small ‘mute’ icon appeared over Chaos’s number before Mistress Discipline continued.** “I have increased the amount of time I commit to kickboxing in preparation for the Rumble because I acknowledge that many of the competitors seem to rely on kicking; I mentioned Ms. Rockford previously. I am now much better at redirecting kicks and returning them in kind. In addition to my previous ability to catch a kick and slap the wrestler.”
“Yes slapping the taste out of people’s mouths seems to be a favorite past time of yours. Kicking is an effective offense when used right and as part of a mixed offensive style. Also Dick Kick City is a thing…” **Death Trap adds.**
**Mary-Ellen smiles and quickly scribbles something down.** “Thank you Mistress for that great answer. Okay, Death Trap. If you weren't a professional wrestler, what would you be doing for a living?”
**Death Trap nods before answering.** “Ya know I've been wrestling since I was 22, I tried baseball and flunked out of that. It's a tough question to answer this far into my career. I dunno, I've got the Italian blood in me, maybe I'd be a professional chef. No, the BEST chef. I'd have my own TV show about food called ‘All the Trappings’ and I'd be on Iron Chef for sure. How could I not be? I'm the best at everything I do.”
**Chaos has unmuted herself and says under her breath** “Yeah you are!”
**Mistress Discipline hammers the mute button harder this time.**
**Mary-Ellen nods once.** “Good. Thanks. Back to Mistress Discipline. You haven’t been in wrestling as long as Death Trap. So tell us, what is your first memory of professional wrestling?”
**Mistress Discipline squinted at Mary-Ellen.** “Thank you for questions relating to wrestling. I am sure Death Trap’s next question will also be wrestling.”
“Oh, of course.” **Mary-Ellen responds.**
**Mistress Discipline nods once, mollified.** “Wrestling was a part of my early education from my father. My parents insisted on a classical renaissance education for their children. This meant I was exposed to a number of ways of thinking including the ancient Greek, and one of their biggest forms of entertainment was wrestling. To relate this to the more current world dynamics, my father would have us watch wrestling once a week on the television.”
“Wait!” **Chaos butts in despite being previously muted.** “Weren’t the ancient Greeks buck naked when they went rolling around on the ground together? I seem to remember you talking about the first Olympics being done in the nude.”
**Mistress Discipline responds in a dry tone,** “I assure you I have never wrestled in anything less than a high collared shirt and shorts. This is what I am comfortable in and what allows me to be more at ease in the ring. When I step into the rumble, I will do so in a manner that does not leave me self conscious. I enter the rumble in the same clothes I train in. This will also help with my muscle memory and allow me to respond as I do in practice, even after taking a few hits. I also have not changed a major aspect of my day to day life. This is in contrast to other wrestlers who are attempting to go sober.”
“Damn Rat Bastard.” **Chaos mutters. DT nods**
**Mistress Discipline confirms that’s who she meant by noting,** “Alcohol withdrawal is a real thing that, I am told, really sucks.”
**Mary-Ellen giggles.** “Yes, I suppose trying to wrestle hung over would be difficult, especially against someone as talented as you, Mistress. To continue that thought, Death Trap, what would you say is your favorite alcoholic beverage? ”
**Before he can answer Mistress Discipline answers in a stern teacher’s voice.** “Mary-Ellen, these questions seem somehow unbalanced. You asked me questions regarding wrestling and Death Trap’s seem to focus more on general life. This is your first warning. Perhaps you would like to ask a different question of him. Now.”
**Mary-Ellen clears her throat.** “Yes, of course. Death Trap, You started in this network as a young man. Now you're one of the elders in the locker room. What's your approach to the role?”
**Death Trap clears his throat.** “Well if you know anything about me you'd know that before my MCCW return I wasn't the most well respected among my peers. They found me ... narcissistic, loudmouthed, annoying, boring ... they were jealous is what I'm saying. I mean look now and you can see how they are all too afraid to try and outwrestle me. Hell only Cross has even come up with anything other than insulting me, calling me old, or giving me fantastic retirement advice for my parents. Who knew Caffrey would be the one who put papa Trap in a home!?”
**Chaos giggles.** “I know someone else interested in giving you a home. At least for a night.”
**Death Trap laughs once to join in the apparent joke though is clearly uncomfortable.** “But in all seriousness I try to be a role model, it's why you don't see me flagrantly trying to snap someone's ankle ... or choke them to death. I just make them cry and show them who their superior is and I try to give honest advice to improve people. They seem to understand now after a world title win, 2 fantastic gold rushes (one still going) and an end of days tourney win that I am someone who knows how to win. So makes sense to try and learn something. At this point in my career I still have a lot left in the tank but it's important to give back to the industry.”
**Mary-Ellen hums in agreement while writing something in her notes.** “On to the next question. Mistress Discipline, who is someone, that is not a wrestler, that you consider a role model?”
**Mistress Discipline taps her index finger on her chin for a moment before responding.** “When I was small I would watch Xena: Warrior Princess. I am now fuzzy on the plot details but I always really enjoyed the imagery of a woman who was able to complete the tasks that the more traditional stories I read reserved only for men. It was relatable for me to see more of an equality between the sexes in that show. I think it influenced my decision to enter the ring professionally; first in MCCW and then to toss my hat in for the Rumble. I fully intend to channel my inner Xena to topple many of the other wrestlers in the Rumble.”
**Mary-Ellen nods and finishes jotting something on her paper.** “An interesting choice in parallels. On to Death Trap’s next question: Death Trap, how do you feel about competitors who shake hands and hug it out after matches against one another?”
**Death Trap thinks for a moment before answering.** “Shaking hands is fine if the match was good and particularly intense. I ... can't say I've ever seen two opponents hug after a match ... does ... does that happen often? I mean I don't lose much so it's hard to say. I have no problem showing respect but I mean ... hugging? Have you seen how sweaty and disgusting we can get in that ring?”
**Chaos hums in agreement.** “Yes and that’s half the appeal. At least for some of the wrestlers. Some of the competitors need to work on their manscaping.”
**Death Trap continues that thought.** “And if you're as hairy as say Curtis Kanyon? Ewww. Then again I can see how people like Caffrey would want that, dude must be craving human interaction. He's not very friendly.”
“Moving on.” **Mary-Ellen shuffles her papers.** “Mistress Discipline, what are your thoughts on facing Jack Diamond, someone who is just as hard-hitting and no-nonsense in the ring as you are, at the Rumble?”
**Mistress Discipline responds.** “I am a no-nonsense person and I am not a fan of your ‘wrestling question’ involving hugs. Please keep things equal. You are correct to note that Mr. Diamond and I have some similarities. We both come from North Carolina after all. However I was well known for punishing students who cheat and I know a cheater when I see one. “
“Also,” **Chaos interrupts** “The man has an unhealthy interest in Mongo. I think they have a very toxic relationship.”
**Death Trap interjects.** “It’s Mongo, he’s never heard of a relationship that isn’t toxic...”
**Mistress Discipline nods in agreement with Chaos.** “They clearly have a toxic relationship and from the sounds of it, Mr. Diamond has several unhealthy relations. I think that will weigh on his mind as he enters the ring. These types of distractions will likely play a part in his eventual loss. I do not see him as a Rumble winner. He has stamina in the sense that he is long winded, but that is unlikely to help cover the clear deficits he faces getting his head in the game.”
**Mary-Ellen nods.** “That makes sense. So, Death Trap, you've dedicated yourself to regaining the chance you lost at this title previously. If Zoran is reading this, what message do you have for him?”
**Death Trap loses his previously happy exterior.** “Zoran ... you may be resourceful. You may be talented. And you may have all of SWAT on lockdown for fear of pissing off der kommissar. But you know I can take you. And neither Caffrey nor any other trick is gonna stop me from tossing your ass to the floor and taking my crown. I've shown you I don't fear you, but don't think I'm underestimating you. When you step in the ring ... I will put you out before you can enact any of your shenanigans. And anyone who watches MCCW can tell you, I can Cut the Strings from anywhere. You won't see me coming but you'll know I've been there afterwards.”
**Mary-Ellen finishes writing before looking up at the computer.** “Something for him to consider for sure. Along those lines, Mistress Discipline, this is your first Rumble and, for many of the other wrestlers, the first time they will be facing someone with your diverse skill set. For those who are unfamiliar with your credentials, what is the most important thing they should know about you? In other words, if the other remaining competitors in the Rumble are reading this, what message do you have for them?”
**Mistress Discipline considers the question for a moment.** “They should know that I am ready to Rumble. I am prepared physically and mentally to walk into that ring and give it my all. I will show them that I am more than the Pudding Cup Champion. I am more than a just another wrestler from MCCW and the MCCW should be taken seriously.”
**Mary-Ellen claps and gives a whoop.** “Inspirational. You are truly inspirational for all the little girls out there.”
**Chaos groans.** “Mary-Ellen your brown nosing is nauseating. I’ve tried not to comment on it but that is too much. You are suppos’ta be an impartial interviewer and you are soo close to finishing this. Just ask Death Trap his last question so we can all move on with our lives.”
**Mary-Ellen harrumphs** “Fine! So, dear, charming Death Trap, who’s abs have broken so many hearts, tell us in your experience, which brand of hair spray stings the most when it’s sprayed directly in someone else’s eyes? Surely yo-“
**Mary-Ellen is cut off mid word and her square blinks out from the group as she is disconnected. Mistress Discipline looks decidedly displeased as she slowly raises her hand off the mouse.**
**Death Trap doesn’t realize that she has been kicked off and answers.** “Uh ... I'm sorry? I mean I use gel in my hair and I don't ... I don't make it a habit of cheating. Also aren't we supposed to Greek our products so Mongo doesn't have to be cheated out of that sweet, sweet endorsement money?”
**Mistress Disciple is finally able to collect herself enough to answer.** “Thank you Death Trap. Unfortunately, Mary-Ellen lost her connection just prior to your answer however she has your answers to the previous questions and I know we will be giving a better interview shortly. Before we log off, I want to make sure we are all in agreement. Are there any questions?”
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OOC: The Questions answered by Mistress Discipline and Death Trap are questions sourced from ROHwrestling.com (links below) so as to ensure they are questions appropriate of wrestlers.
www.rohwrestling.com/news/10-questions-kelly-klein
www.rohwrestling.com/news/10-questions-mandy-leon
www.rohwrestling.com/news/10-questions-punishment-martinez
www.rohwrestling.com/news/10-questions-jay-lethal
