Post by Maddox and Candy on Feb 10, 2022 14:19:55 GMT -5
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(The camera picks up inside a small recording studio where Haus of Salvaje and podcast host Ciara Whitaker of "UPW And All The Tea" are sat around a table with three mics directly in front of them. Maddox and Candy are in matching merlot colored Adidas track suits. Naturally, they all have a cup of tea in front of them)
CIARA: Welcome UPW Fanatics. I am your host Ciara Whitaker. I knew that if I kept going with this little project that It would catch someones attention one day and I am very happy to report....that It has! I have two very fabulous guests with me in the studio and I couldn't be more excited! One is a former Sin City Champion and is The Top Tier talent and the other is a global wrestling superstar who has wrestled with the best and continues to train the best and has rightfully earned the nickname....THE BADDEST BITCH...please welcome Maddox and Candy but also known as the Haus of Salvaje.
(Maddox and Candy are both beaming with smiles)
MADDOX: None of you can see us at home since this is a podcast but we are smiling ear to ear.
CANDY: Thank so much for having us Ciara. We are happy to be your first guests on the podcast.
CIARA: Thank YOU so much for coming in and believing in a local Vegas talent. Just out here trying to make my dreams become a reality as well.
MADDOX: 1000%! That's why we're here.
CIARA: I know you guys wanted to clear something up, straight at the top.
(She looks at both of them with her lips pursed and eyes focused)
CANDY: Correct. While Salvaje does translate to Wild in Spanish...
MADDOX: We quite literally chose Salvaje cause It looks like Savage and also translates to Savage. We are paying homage to the underground ballroom scene dating back to the 1920's. The underground drag ballroom scene was considered illegal and very taboo. However, It was a judgement free zone. A place you could go let your freak flag fly. Come for refuge and could be accepted by those like you. We are paying homage to the black, brown, queer folk who unapologetically were themselves and paved the way for so many people. Their allegiance to self expression, freedom and fluidity will never be forgotten. If you ever have a chance to watch "Paris Is Burning," Ciara, we highly recommend It.
CIARA: Oh, trust, I've seen It.
(They all share a laugh together)
MADDOX: Now, while paying homage to that scene. We must explain. A bit of education for Mr. King Of The Streets. Each "house" is named after a fashion house. For instance....
CANDY: House of Dior, House of Balmain, House of Chanel.....
MADDOX: Etcetera etcetera.
(He pauses)
MADDOX: Those houses would compete in different categories ranging from voguing, butch queen realness, femme queen realness, face categories, runway walks, drag queen realness...anything you possibly could think of. It was about creativity. It was about passion. You'd perform in front of a panel where you hoped to gain your 10's. People would get chopped from the competition and only one person could win a category.
CIARA: If you've never had the opportunity to go to a ball, well, look up one in your local area and go. They are worth a watch.
CANDY: Multiple watches. Just to spectate is a gag.
MADDOX: Truly.
(Ciara looks over at Maddox)
CIARA: Have you ever competed in a ball?
MADDOX: Have I....Moi...competed in a ball? The answer is absolutely yes. Multiple balls. I love balls.
(He shrugs and giggles)
MADDOX: While living in Japan, I was a part of the House of Ninja. Now, I know you all are like..."OH MY GOD! SO STEREOTYPICAL!!" Relax folks. A man named Willi Ninja created this iconic house. He was inspired by asian culture and martial arts. He created multiple chapters of the House of Ninja, which I joined while living in Tokyo. So theres that.
CIARA: You heard It here today folks. Maddox was once apart of the House of Ninja.
CANDY: He's done It all baby.
MADDOX: Not all, but definitely a lot. So I knew coming here to UPW....I was going to be representing the gay community. I'm like the 1% in the wrestling world in terms of the talent.
CANDY: Who are out of the closet.
(Maddox laughs and Candy does a small shoulder shrug while pursing her lips and closing her eyes)
CIARA: Ain't that the truth though? Like there's no way that you're the only one.
CANDY: The industry is so driven towards the heteronormative agenda. It's so "masculine" and most of the time just...icky.
MADDOX: Which is exactly why I'm 100% my unapologetic self. There's no reason for me to hide who I am just because this industry promotes toxic masculinity. I will let my freak flag fly just like those before me who dedicated themselves to freedom of expression. I stand with them, those who have left us and those who still stand strong today. Which is why we went with Haus of Salvaje. Candy encouraged me to choose our name, something that reflected both of us. Paying homage with "Haus" which we made a little sassy. Then we chose Salvage....Mr.Berg...because we are both savages in and out of the ring. We get to represent the gay culture while also representing ourselves.
CIARA: I fucking love this. We literally got to sit here and discuss some education not only about the origin of your tag team name but also get education about a scene that doesn't get much recognition however people try to appropriate through pop culture.
MADDOX: Very that.
(He pauses)
MADDOX: If Berg is going to sit there and put on display through his "vignette" that he can't get our name right and ATTEMPT to be funny by calling us sewage. Then we must educate.
CANDY: The key word is "attempt," you guys.
CIARA: He tried and failed miserably. How many times have we seen the classic "tried to get your name right but kept calling you something else" mimic?
CANDY: I can't even count. It's old. It's tired. It's crusty. It's corny. Just like him.
MADDOX: Yikes, we still have to wrestle with this man.
CANDY: Yeah, we do, but if he's going to disrespect us like that, well quite honestly, fuck him.
(Candy once again shrugs her shoulders)
CIARA: We can always count on Candy for keeping the tea piping hot and keeping It real.
CANDY: If you can serve It, please be prepared to get served back. There's no way you're going to sit on national television and try to mock us and disrespect us when we're sitting here trying to extend you an olive branch as an amazing set of partners all while trying to be like..."ya know what? I am going to give them what they want!" No bitch. WE don't WANT or need anything. What the match requires is for you to show up, wrestle to the best of your ability, be a tag team partner and that's that. What you choose to do is on you. What Maddox and I are choosing to do is be his tag team partners because thats what the match requires.
MADDOX: And we will do It without bias. Regardless of how he is making us feel, we will still show up to wrestle and be loyal partners.
CANDY: Unless he chooses to do otherwise.
CIARA: Do you think he will do otherwise?
CANDY: I don't really know to be honest.
MADDOX: I don't think so. The kid likes to win. Why would he screw himself over by doing something stupid? He is the number one contender for the Sin City Championship. He has an opponent right in front of him. We have our opponents right in front of us too. We can put silly shit aside for a moment and just wrestle the match. I think he knows that, which Is why he talked about an alliance for one night.
CANDY: It's far from an alliance for an evening. But yes, we will be a team for an evening.
MADDOX: We have to be. Regardless of the ignorant shit he said.
CIARA: Can we recap what he DID say?
CANDY: Oh, can we? Absolutely. Us being infected because we are liberal leftists. Us being idiot president idiot persons.
(They both roll their eyes)
MADDOX: Truthfully, can Lady Gaga just be president?
CANDY: I just don't think he knows us enough.
MADDOX: Clearly.
(They both let out a small chuckle)
MADDOX: But at least he gets It. Like he says. We have to team up in order to beat Pixi and Rated M. It's 100% necessary.
CANDY: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Shall we continue?
(She clears our throat)
CANDY: He thought our promo was all over the place. So let's explain. (She pauses) You can like someone even with them being your opponent. Pixi may be our opponent but Pixi has had our backs multiple times and we have had hers.
MADDOX: We both get what this business is and we all understand that sometimes an ass kicking is apart of this friendship journey. It is what It is. So yes, we like Pixi. Deal with It. We still will be very happy to tear that ass up to win.
CANDY: And yes, we hate Rated M. There's enough history and tension there to cut with a knife. Pixi herself doesn't even like Rated M. Just like we are on the path to not liking you my friend.
MADDOX: We will tolerate you for the evening because you're our partner. Your affiliation to whatever party, belief, religion means ZERO to us. We dont give a fuck. That doesn't drive us to make decisions in our wrestling career. We know what you are bringing to the ring and we are there to help highlight that and help us get the win, together.
CANDY: Also, I was never worried about Adam Miller asking Maddox for his phone number. Quite frankly, I thought that would be hilarious. If you know how to listen or even comprehend what is going on here. Which...It doesn't seem you are able to. Must have gotten bumped too many times in the head fighting in the streets.
MADDOX: On top of all that, I hate shoe shopping with this bitch cause she takes forever and she can do that ALL on her own.
(Candy gasps)
CANDY: Rude.
CIARA: I'm not gonna lie, when us girls go shopping for shoes, its an all day event.
CANDY: Okay, okay, okay. Yes, I take forever. I try on so many pairs. I can't help It. I have an obsession.
MADDOX: Correct, which is why I say NO thank you.
(He pauses)
CANDY: Whatever.
(She laughs)
CANDY: So ask away Miller, if you really want Maddox's phone number. I don't give a fuck.
MADDOX: Again, no thank you.
(He swats away at Candy)
CIARA: I'll take his number.
(Both Maddox and Candy shoot a look at her)
CIARA: What? He's cute.
CANDY: You can have him girl.
MADDOX: Next.
CANDY: Let's be clear on something here. You are going to war with two of the best wrestlers UPW has in their locker room. You are going to war with SAVAGES. You are going to war with people who won't take shit from nobody. You are going to war with superstars. So, really just let that settle in Berg. (She pauses) Ya know what? You don't even have to let It settle in or even understand or comprehend. But facts are facts. And those are the facts.
MADDOX: My partner here is a bit more ticked off then I am. While you try to mock us, I'm more forgiving and am ready to get in the ring with you Berg and have a great night. I see what you are bringing to UPW however, you have a long way to go. The more you underestimate Pixi, the more it's going to bite you in the ass in the end. We need you to be aware of what this women is bringing to the ring. Her size, her age...that shit don't matter. She will show you that It doesn't matter and we will be there to say "Well, I told you so!" We need you to get rid of that mindset. We need you firing on all four cylinders. Rated M are also ruthless. They come from the dirt so, they play dirty. They are in it to get what they want by any means necessary. Sure, you may be bad ass and all the things that you think and claim you are. But we're all here in the main event for a reason. Take Haus of SALVAJES word to heart. We know what we're talking about.
CANDY: And if he doesn't, thats on him. Truthfully.
CIARA: It seem's like tomorrow's show is going to be action packed. I'm excited to see how your match will play out.
MADDOX: As are we.
CIARA: That's all the time we have folks at home. But don't worry, I'm sure we will have these two fabulous individuals back in studio.
CANDY: We'd be happy to!
CIARA: Well there you go!
CIARA: I'm Ciara Whitaker with my two amazing guests, Maddox and Candy who combined make the Haus of Salvaje. Thanks for tuning in, i'll see you again next week.
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(The camera picks up inside a small recording studio where Haus of Salvaje and podcast host Ciara Whitaker of "UPW And All The Tea" are sat around a table with three mics directly in front of them. Maddox and Candy are in matching merlot colored Adidas track suits. Naturally, they all have a cup of tea in front of them)
CIARA: Welcome UPW Fanatics. I am your host Ciara Whitaker. I knew that if I kept going with this little project that It would catch someones attention one day and I am very happy to report....that It has! I have two very fabulous guests with me in the studio and I couldn't be more excited! One is a former Sin City Champion and is The Top Tier talent and the other is a global wrestling superstar who has wrestled with the best and continues to train the best and has rightfully earned the nickname....THE BADDEST BITCH...please welcome Maddox and Candy but also known as the Haus of Salvaje.
(Maddox and Candy are both beaming with smiles)
MADDOX: None of you can see us at home since this is a podcast but we are smiling ear to ear.
CANDY: Thank so much for having us Ciara. We are happy to be your first guests on the podcast.
CIARA: Thank YOU so much for coming in and believing in a local Vegas talent. Just out here trying to make my dreams become a reality as well.
MADDOX: 1000%! That's why we're here.
CIARA: I know you guys wanted to clear something up, straight at the top.
(She looks at both of them with her lips pursed and eyes focused)
CANDY: Correct. While Salvaje does translate to Wild in Spanish...
MADDOX: We quite literally chose Salvaje cause It looks like Savage and also translates to Savage. We are paying homage to the underground ballroom scene dating back to the 1920's. The underground drag ballroom scene was considered illegal and very taboo. However, It was a judgement free zone. A place you could go let your freak flag fly. Come for refuge and could be accepted by those like you. We are paying homage to the black, brown, queer folk who unapologetically were themselves and paved the way for so many people. Their allegiance to self expression, freedom and fluidity will never be forgotten. If you ever have a chance to watch "Paris Is Burning," Ciara, we highly recommend It.
CIARA: Oh, trust, I've seen It.
(They all share a laugh together)
MADDOX: Now, while paying homage to that scene. We must explain. A bit of education for Mr. King Of The Streets. Each "house" is named after a fashion house. For instance....
CANDY: House of Dior, House of Balmain, House of Chanel.....
MADDOX: Etcetera etcetera.
(He pauses)
MADDOX: Those houses would compete in different categories ranging from voguing, butch queen realness, femme queen realness, face categories, runway walks, drag queen realness...anything you possibly could think of. It was about creativity. It was about passion. You'd perform in front of a panel where you hoped to gain your 10's. People would get chopped from the competition and only one person could win a category.
CIARA: If you've never had the opportunity to go to a ball, well, look up one in your local area and go. They are worth a watch.
CANDY: Multiple watches. Just to spectate is a gag.
MADDOX: Truly.
(Ciara looks over at Maddox)
CIARA: Have you ever competed in a ball?
MADDOX: Have I....Moi...competed in a ball? The answer is absolutely yes. Multiple balls. I love balls.
(He shrugs and giggles)
MADDOX: While living in Japan, I was a part of the House of Ninja. Now, I know you all are like..."OH MY GOD! SO STEREOTYPICAL!!" Relax folks. A man named Willi Ninja created this iconic house. He was inspired by asian culture and martial arts. He created multiple chapters of the House of Ninja, which I joined while living in Tokyo. So theres that.
CIARA: You heard It here today folks. Maddox was once apart of the House of Ninja.
CANDY: He's done It all baby.
MADDOX: Not all, but definitely a lot. So I knew coming here to UPW....I was going to be representing the gay community. I'm like the 1% in the wrestling world in terms of the talent.
CANDY: Who are out of the closet.
(Maddox laughs and Candy does a small shoulder shrug while pursing her lips and closing her eyes)
CIARA: Ain't that the truth though? Like there's no way that you're the only one.
CANDY: The industry is so driven towards the heteronormative agenda. It's so "masculine" and most of the time just...icky.
MADDOX: Which is exactly why I'm 100% my unapologetic self. There's no reason for me to hide who I am just because this industry promotes toxic masculinity. I will let my freak flag fly just like those before me who dedicated themselves to freedom of expression. I stand with them, those who have left us and those who still stand strong today. Which is why we went with Haus of Salvaje. Candy encouraged me to choose our name, something that reflected both of us. Paying homage with "Haus" which we made a little sassy. Then we chose Salvage....Mr.Berg...because we are both savages in and out of the ring. We get to represent the gay culture while also representing ourselves.
CIARA: I fucking love this. We literally got to sit here and discuss some education not only about the origin of your tag team name but also get education about a scene that doesn't get much recognition however people try to appropriate through pop culture.
MADDOX: Very that.
(He pauses)
MADDOX: If Berg is going to sit there and put on display through his "vignette" that he can't get our name right and ATTEMPT to be funny by calling us sewage. Then we must educate.
CANDY: The key word is "attempt," you guys.
CIARA: He tried and failed miserably. How many times have we seen the classic "tried to get your name right but kept calling you something else" mimic?
CANDY: I can't even count. It's old. It's tired. It's crusty. It's corny. Just like him.
MADDOX: Yikes, we still have to wrestle with this man.
CANDY: Yeah, we do, but if he's going to disrespect us like that, well quite honestly, fuck him.
(Candy once again shrugs her shoulders)
CIARA: We can always count on Candy for keeping the tea piping hot and keeping It real.
CANDY: If you can serve It, please be prepared to get served back. There's no way you're going to sit on national television and try to mock us and disrespect us when we're sitting here trying to extend you an olive branch as an amazing set of partners all while trying to be like..."ya know what? I am going to give them what they want!" No bitch. WE don't WANT or need anything. What the match requires is for you to show up, wrestle to the best of your ability, be a tag team partner and that's that. What you choose to do is on you. What Maddox and I are choosing to do is be his tag team partners because thats what the match requires.
MADDOX: And we will do It without bias. Regardless of how he is making us feel, we will still show up to wrestle and be loyal partners.
CANDY: Unless he chooses to do otherwise.
CIARA: Do you think he will do otherwise?
CANDY: I don't really know to be honest.
MADDOX: I don't think so. The kid likes to win. Why would he screw himself over by doing something stupid? He is the number one contender for the Sin City Championship. He has an opponent right in front of him. We have our opponents right in front of us too. We can put silly shit aside for a moment and just wrestle the match. I think he knows that, which Is why he talked about an alliance for one night.
CANDY: It's far from an alliance for an evening. But yes, we will be a team for an evening.
MADDOX: We have to be. Regardless of the ignorant shit he said.
CIARA: Can we recap what he DID say?
CANDY: Oh, can we? Absolutely. Us being infected because we are liberal leftists. Us being idiot president idiot persons.
(They both roll their eyes)
MADDOX: Truthfully, can Lady Gaga just be president?
CANDY: I just don't think he knows us enough.
MADDOX: Clearly.
(They both let out a small chuckle)
MADDOX: But at least he gets It. Like he says. We have to team up in order to beat Pixi and Rated M. It's 100% necessary.
CANDY: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Shall we continue?
(She clears our throat)
CANDY: He thought our promo was all over the place. So let's explain. (She pauses) You can like someone even with them being your opponent. Pixi may be our opponent but Pixi has had our backs multiple times and we have had hers.
MADDOX: We both get what this business is and we all understand that sometimes an ass kicking is apart of this friendship journey. It is what It is. So yes, we like Pixi. Deal with It. We still will be very happy to tear that ass up to win.
CANDY: And yes, we hate Rated M. There's enough history and tension there to cut with a knife. Pixi herself doesn't even like Rated M. Just like we are on the path to not liking you my friend.
MADDOX: We will tolerate you for the evening because you're our partner. Your affiliation to whatever party, belief, religion means ZERO to us. We dont give a fuck. That doesn't drive us to make decisions in our wrestling career. We know what you are bringing to the ring and we are there to help highlight that and help us get the win, together.
CANDY: Also, I was never worried about Adam Miller asking Maddox for his phone number. Quite frankly, I thought that would be hilarious. If you know how to listen or even comprehend what is going on here. Which...It doesn't seem you are able to. Must have gotten bumped too many times in the head fighting in the streets.
MADDOX: On top of all that, I hate shoe shopping with this bitch cause she takes forever and she can do that ALL on her own.
(Candy gasps)
CANDY: Rude.
CIARA: I'm not gonna lie, when us girls go shopping for shoes, its an all day event.
CANDY: Okay, okay, okay. Yes, I take forever. I try on so many pairs. I can't help It. I have an obsession.
MADDOX: Correct, which is why I say NO thank you.
(He pauses)
CANDY: Whatever.
(She laughs)
CANDY: So ask away Miller, if you really want Maddox's phone number. I don't give a fuck.
MADDOX: Again, no thank you.
(He swats away at Candy)
CIARA: I'll take his number.
(Both Maddox and Candy shoot a look at her)
CIARA: What? He's cute.
CANDY: You can have him girl.
MADDOX: Next.
CANDY: Let's be clear on something here. You are going to war with two of the best wrestlers UPW has in their locker room. You are going to war with SAVAGES. You are going to war with people who won't take shit from nobody. You are going to war with superstars. So, really just let that settle in Berg. (She pauses) Ya know what? You don't even have to let It settle in or even understand or comprehend. But facts are facts. And those are the facts.
MADDOX: My partner here is a bit more ticked off then I am. While you try to mock us, I'm more forgiving and am ready to get in the ring with you Berg and have a great night. I see what you are bringing to UPW however, you have a long way to go. The more you underestimate Pixi, the more it's going to bite you in the ass in the end. We need you to be aware of what this women is bringing to the ring. Her size, her age...that shit don't matter. She will show you that It doesn't matter and we will be there to say "Well, I told you so!" We need you to get rid of that mindset. We need you firing on all four cylinders. Rated M are also ruthless. They come from the dirt so, they play dirty. They are in it to get what they want by any means necessary. Sure, you may be bad ass and all the things that you think and claim you are. But we're all here in the main event for a reason. Take Haus of SALVAJES word to heart. We know what we're talking about.
CANDY: And if he doesn't, thats on him. Truthfully.
CIARA: It seem's like tomorrow's show is going to be action packed. I'm excited to see how your match will play out.
MADDOX: As are we.
CIARA: That's all the time we have folks at home. But don't worry, I'm sure we will have these two fabulous individuals back in studio.
CANDY: We'd be happy to!
CIARA: Well there you go!
CIARA: I'm Ciara Whitaker with my two amazing guests, Maddox and Candy who combined make the Haus of Salvaje. Thanks for tuning in, i'll see you again next week.
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