Post by Anthony Jordan on Mar 24, 2023 12:49:29 GMT -5
INT. GYM IN DUBLIN
KALMIN WATTS is shown performing bench presses. The weight is considerable, but Watts isn’t struggling in the least. The British TV Title rests on a shelf in the corner. ANTHONY JORDAN stands off to the side monitoring Watts’s form, but not acting as a spotter. He’s convinced that Watts doesn’t need one.
On the television mounted on the wall, the latest promo from Malcolm Xavier Graves and Takaru. Both men are giving passive attention to it. Watts finishes his set and sits up. He looks at the screen and shakes his head. Jordan nudges Watts and tilts his head toward the camera.
KALMIN WATTS is shown performing bench presses. The weight is considerable, but Watts isn’t struggling in the least. The British TV Title rests on a shelf in the corner. ANTHONY JORDAN stands off to the side monitoring Watts’s form, but not acting as a spotter. He’s convinced that Watts doesn’t need one.
On the television mounted on the wall, the latest promo from Malcolm Xavier Graves and Takaru. Both men are giving passive attention to it. Watts finishes his set and sits up. He looks at the screen and shakes his head. Jordan nudges Watts and tilts his head toward the camera.
JORDAN
(under breath) Reality show never stops in 2023.
WATTS
I miss the old era. You show up, wrestle, talk, then are left alone until the next show unless you want to post something on Instragram to actively engage.
JORDAN
“Access” is part of the contract.
Watts stands up. He realizes there’s no point fighting it. He turns and looks at the camera.
WATTS
I’ll say what I have to say, then you leave, okay?
The cameraman and producer appear to agree.
WATTS
Okay. First, let me tie up some loose ends with Frank Windsor. I wish I could say I fought the good fight and came up victorious. That’s exactly what was happening until Sean Bean got involved! That was a cute little trick to stomp Frank to get him the DQ win, but is he really proud of that? Is he really going to celebrate having his ribs almost broken and not taking the British TV Title back to Britain?
(looks down for a second before looking back up)
Windsor, I’m sure you could have gotten a rematch. I’m sure we could have finished our match, but you had to run off like a coward! You had to arrange that farce with Rob Riot to get the hell out of my way! I knew you weren’t man enough to dig down deep when the going got tough and now the world knows!
Jordan nods behind Watts.
JORDAN
Dirty Frank and his boys might think they run this company, but, unfortunately, that memo never made it to Kalmin Watts! Violent thugs like Frank Windsor can look good beating up in the dregs, but they are always humbled when they run into real athletes who are trained in combat!
WATTS
And everyone would have known that if you hadn’t interfered in the battle royal! I was minutes away from getting a World Heavyweight Title shot, then you stuck your nose in where it doesn’t belong!
JORDAN
I was there, and I can verify the story. Rob Riot thought he was winning the World Heavyweight Title, so he wanted to line up a chump challenger like Takaru or Ronnie Long! Robbie was frightened at the thought of facing a real man! That explains why he is facing Frank Windsor next!
Jordan gives his goofy grin.
WATTS
Takaru Matsui, don’t think you’re tougher than me just because you lasted a little longer in the battle royal. Don’t think you’re tougher than me due to your Japanese training methods! Don’t think you’re tougher than me because Malcolm Xavier Graves blows all that smoke up your ass!
(points at the camera to emphasize his point)
Takaru, let me tell you a little bit about the American dream, and I don’t mean Dusty Rhodes. Even though I’m in Ireland, I’m chasing the American dream! I’m working hard to allow my talent to carry me as far as it’ll go. Look around, this is one of the holiest places in my life outside of Tulsa and the ring!
The camera pans around the gym.
WATTS
This is my home away from home. This is where hard work matters. This is where I sweat and suffer in order to get better. You guys seem to think being away from Oklahoma scares me, but as long as there is a gym and ring, I’m always at home! I’m ready for the Red Slayer. I’m ready for Oni. I’m ready for Malcolm Xavier Graves.
JORDAN
He called himself “the King of British TV”. Everyone who challenges you claims to be a king. How much regicide does Kalmin Watts need to commit until you fools get the point? Takaru Matsui is the newest monster, but he is not the most frightening. Malcolm Xavier Graves is throwing the latest from his dungeon of doom at Kalmin Watts. Malcolm, this is not going to work out any better than it did for the Sheik. I have plenty of evidence here and in Hardkore World of what happens when your boys get a big title match! Thankfully, the Sooner Squeeze doubles as Heimlich Maneuver once Takaru starts choking!
(gives his goofy grin)
And Malcolm, I was listening when you were talking about me. If you think Kalmin is the only dangerous one here, then you need to go online and watch some of my matches. If you are too lazy to do that, go back and rewatch Saint Patrick’s Day Massacre. Watch where I nearly broke Finn Corbyn’s leg when he thought he was going to get cute and interfere in Kalmin’s match. Just go ahead and try me, Malcolm!
WATTS
(puts out a hand to calm Jordan down)
I don’t need to talk that big. I’m at peace here in my latest home. I know I’ll put in the work here to make sure I beat you at Legacy. Takaru Matsui, you can hide in the dark, but I’m here in the light. Talking tough doesn’t scare me. If you want to impress me, come here and get some work in! Do anything other than run your mouth!
Watts chuckles and gets back to work as we fade to black.