Post by Ragsdale on Oct 7, 2021 23:38:30 GMT -5
(Ragsdale and DeHaven are in Ragsdale's office at headquarters. Ragsdale has his feet up on his desk as The Sin City Champion stands at the side of his desk.)
Ragsdale: What are we going to do about your partner Mark Murphy?
(DeHaven shrugs)
Ragsdale: He not only gets beat AND humiliated by Rain Blackheart but he also gets humiliated by Bryan Black. Just how pathetic was that?
DeHaven: Very.
Ragsdale: Rain was talking all kinds of shit about Murphy and you know what? He was right. Everything he said about Murphy is right. There is nothing I can say in response to defend Murphy. What an embarrassment he has turned out to be. Just when I think he turns the corner, just when I think he is going to get back on track, he disappoints me. I think it's about time we give him another ultimatum. That seems to be the only time he can perform....when he's under a great deal of pressure.
(DeHaven looks curious.)
Ragsdale: If he loses to Bryan Black, we cut our losses and get rid of him. Nathaniel and Brittany have been wanting to get rid of him for quite some time and I can't say I blame him. Perhaps it is time. Do you think it's time?
DeHaven: Yep.
Ragsdale: Only thing is that he is still under contract with UPW for a few more months. They may not even want to renew them. They are definitely renewing your contract.
(DeHaven smiles)
Ragsdale: So let's say Murphy loses to Black on the next Free For All. We'll kick him out of our group. He'll just be known as Mark Murphy. No more Maniac since that is trademarked by me. No more theme music for him as neither I nor the company will continue to pay royalties. No more snazzy ring attire, just a pair of black trunks. He'll just be like those guys that used to wrestle on Saturday mornings against the real stars of that New York promotion, back in the day. He will no longer have your support or mine. He'll have to win without our help. He'll be stripped of everything that has made him what he is. Maybe then and only then will he finally get the message.
(DeHaven nods)
Ragsdale: As far as Rain Blackheart goes, I know without a shadow of a doubt that you can beat him. You have proven yourself to be superior to Mark Murphy.....and Rain knows that. He will not be underestimating you. You will not underestimate him either.
(DeHaven shakes his head)
Ragsdale: Rain is talented but is far too cocky for his own good and that's mainly because he has his Black Hand buddies to fall back on. I've made it clear who the REAL power is in that group. He wouldn't be so cocky without Bishop carrying him. It's up to you to bring this guy back down to earth.
(DeHaven places his right fist in his left hand.)
Ragsdale: You win this match and your may just be the greatest Sin City Champion of them all, if you're not already.
(DeHaven smiles)
Ragsdale: It starts on the next Free For All. It's you, Nathaniel, Jester, and Ariana against.....The Black Hand. (speaking louder as he looks at the camera) The front office isn't pushing a war between our two factions, are they?
(Ragsdale winks)
Ragsdale: In any event, fortunately Murphy is not in this match to screw things up. Jester and Ariana are a talented duo. Between you, Nathaniel, and those two, I think you have a very good chance of winning this one. What do you think?
DeHaven: Absolutely.
Ragsdale: Let's get it done.
(Fade to black)
Ragsdale: What are we going to do about your partner Mark Murphy?
(DeHaven shrugs)
Ragsdale: He not only gets beat AND humiliated by Rain Blackheart but he also gets humiliated by Bryan Black. Just how pathetic was that?
DeHaven: Very.
Ragsdale: Rain was talking all kinds of shit about Murphy and you know what? He was right. Everything he said about Murphy is right. There is nothing I can say in response to defend Murphy. What an embarrassment he has turned out to be. Just when I think he turns the corner, just when I think he is going to get back on track, he disappoints me. I think it's about time we give him another ultimatum. That seems to be the only time he can perform....when he's under a great deal of pressure.
(DeHaven looks curious.)
Ragsdale: If he loses to Bryan Black, we cut our losses and get rid of him. Nathaniel and Brittany have been wanting to get rid of him for quite some time and I can't say I blame him. Perhaps it is time. Do you think it's time?
DeHaven: Yep.
Ragsdale: Only thing is that he is still under contract with UPW for a few more months. They may not even want to renew them. They are definitely renewing your contract.
(DeHaven smiles)
Ragsdale: So let's say Murphy loses to Black on the next Free For All. We'll kick him out of our group. He'll just be known as Mark Murphy. No more Maniac since that is trademarked by me. No more theme music for him as neither I nor the company will continue to pay royalties. No more snazzy ring attire, just a pair of black trunks. He'll just be like those guys that used to wrestle on Saturday mornings against the real stars of that New York promotion, back in the day. He will no longer have your support or mine. He'll have to win without our help. He'll be stripped of everything that has made him what he is. Maybe then and only then will he finally get the message.
(DeHaven nods)
Ragsdale: As far as Rain Blackheart goes, I know without a shadow of a doubt that you can beat him. You have proven yourself to be superior to Mark Murphy.....and Rain knows that. He will not be underestimating you. You will not underestimate him either.
(DeHaven shakes his head)
Ragsdale: Rain is talented but is far too cocky for his own good and that's mainly because he has his Black Hand buddies to fall back on. I've made it clear who the REAL power is in that group. He wouldn't be so cocky without Bishop carrying him. It's up to you to bring this guy back down to earth.
(DeHaven places his right fist in his left hand.)
Ragsdale: You win this match and your may just be the greatest Sin City Champion of them all, if you're not already.
(DeHaven smiles)
Ragsdale: It starts on the next Free For All. It's you, Nathaniel, Jester, and Ariana against.....The Black Hand. (speaking louder as he looks at the camera) The front office isn't pushing a war between our two factions, are they?
(Ragsdale winks)
Ragsdale: In any event, fortunately Murphy is not in this match to screw things up. Jester and Ariana are a talented duo. Between you, Nathaniel, and those two, I think you have a very good chance of winning this one. What do you think?
DeHaven: Absolutely.
Ragsdale: Let's get it done.
(Fade to black)