Post by Oh-Oh on Jun 15, 2020 9:56:40 GMT -5
[Our scene opens backstage after the most recent Northern Pro Wrestling event. A handful of media and support staff are about to pack it in for the evening, when Gordon Carlson bursts through his locker room door, and storms towards the back parking lot. One ambitious young reporter does his best to 'flag' Gordon down. His first couple attempts were futile, and based on Gordon's body language and demeanor - he has absolutely no interest in a 'fluff piece'.]
Reporter: "Please... Mr. Carlson.. Sir.. Just a moment of your time."
[Gordon jerks his duffel bag over his shoulder before stopping in his tracks. Gordon sighs, before finally complying with the reporter's request.]
Carlson: "Make it quick."
[His tone is dismissive, almost irritated.]
Reporter: "Great. Can you describe for me in your own words what we just saw out there tonight?"
Carlson: "Listen, I understand that Northern Pro Wrestling has aspirations to expand and to welcome new talent. However, I'm not going to sit idly by and allow two newcomers to insert themselves in my business. Erickson and I have been looking to settle our differences in the middle of the ring for months now - and it was spoiled by two men that decided to use our moment to catapult themselves.
Reporter: "I also happened to notice that you seemed concerned for Erickson during the confrontation."
Carlson: "Families Fight. That doesn't mean that I've forgotten who I am, and where I come from. Erickson and I have been at odds due to 'in house business' that needed to be sorted. Families forgive and Families grow. We had a moment out there, you're right - and it wasn't something that I had prepared for. Now it's time for me to evaluate what all of this means."
[The reporter is about to chime in with another question, but the cold stare that Carlson shoots him is enough for him to reconsider. This is where Carlson pushes forward.]
Carlson: "Now, if you'll excuse me."
[Gordon adjusts his duffel, and marches forward, leaving the reporter frozen in the moment.]
[Cut.]
Reporter: "Please... Mr. Carlson.. Sir.. Just a moment of your time."
[Gordon jerks his duffel bag over his shoulder before stopping in his tracks. Gordon sighs, before finally complying with the reporter's request.]
Carlson: "Make it quick."
[His tone is dismissive, almost irritated.]
Reporter: "Great. Can you describe for me in your own words what we just saw out there tonight?"
Carlson: "Listen, I understand that Northern Pro Wrestling has aspirations to expand and to welcome new talent. However, I'm not going to sit idly by and allow two newcomers to insert themselves in my business. Erickson and I have been looking to settle our differences in the middle of the ring for months now - and it was spoiled by two men that decided to use our moment to catapult themselves.
Reporter: "I also happened to notice that you seemed concerned for Erickson during the confrontation."
Carlson: "Families Fight. That doesn't mean that I've forgotten who I am, and where I come from. Erickson and I have been at odds due to 'in house business' that needed to be sorted. Families forgive and Families grow. We had a moment out there, you're right - and it wasn't something that I had prepared for. Now it's time for me to evaluate what all of this means."
[The reporter is about to chime in with another question, but the cold stare that Carlson shoots him is enough for him to reconsider. This is where Carlson pushes forward.]
Carlson: "Now, if you'll excuse me."
[Gordon adjusts his duffel, and marches forward, leaving the reporter frozen in the moment.]
[Cut.]