Post by mosler on Apr 24, 2023 11:39:55 GMT -5
(The backstage area is packed with production assistants, road agents, security and interns racing around at break neck speeds. All the hustle and bustle associated with live television production. For all the bodies pushing through crowded corridors one remains stationary, with all the calm of a Michael Myers.)
(A luchador in a vibrantly crimson red mask forces the herds to move around him, gaze fixated at a water cooler.)
(The camera pans after the luchador's gaze to Radu Matei chatting to Sabrina Sinstone and Benjamin Bolt. Rally Jackson's horrific hazing has substantially reduced the number of the SWAT regular army.)
Radu Matei: ...how is he holding up?
Benjamin Bolt: Third degree burns mon, I doubt Rajiv will be back before The Anzac.
Radu Matei (sigh): That is horrific. Burton is still giving me the run around, but there have to be consequences.
Sabrina Sinstone: They manage to cut TJ out of those boots. He'll be cleared to wrestle for the Rumble, but his dancehall days?
Radu Matei: Look, if I can't get the job done at New Year's Nightmare, you should all just knife him at the rumble... Julius Caesar style, and let Rally provide the retractable blades - since he's so fond of his ribs.
(Deathless notices the crimson masked wrestler.)
Radu Matei: He new?
Sabrina Sinstone: Given how fast Jackson is running through talent Rad, they'd need some fresh blood.
Radu Matei: Might as well make him feel welcomed. (raising a hand in greeting) Hi there, I'm Radu Matei. I don't think we've met.
Mysterious Luchador: . . .
Radu Matei: Things are always a little crazy around the holidays, I'm sorry we haven't had a chance to be formally introduced before now.
Mysterious Luchador: . . .
Radu Matei: I hope you're finding your way around, if there is anything I can do to make your time with us go smoother, just let me know.
Mysterious Luchador: . . .
Radu Matei: Well, feel free to join us if you'd like... I think you'll find-
(DEATHLESS turns to gesture to his friends, but turning back finds the crimson mask has disappeared into the crowd.)
Sabrina Sinstone: Who was that?
Radu Matei: Didn't catch his name. This can all be a bit overwhelming. Still, good to see more luchadors - it seems like the phenomenal success of El Combatiante is having a positive effect on management. Right down to my trios match tonight. Which reminds me, I have to go congratulate Pequeño Dinosaurio on his championship victory, and Goth on how well he conducted himself as a champion.
Benjamin Bolt: I don't think they're still in the building...
Sabrina Sinstone: After the match, The KGB jumped them pretty badly.
(The KGB.)
Radu Matei: ...
(Nostrils flaring, Radu Matei nods politely to his friends before stomping off in a rage. You get the feeling its a bad night to be an Armand sidekick.)
(As Deathless disappears into the crowd, the red masked luchador steps back into frame... his attention firmly attached to the locker room leader.)
(A luchador in a vibrantly crimson red mask forces the herds to move around him, gaze fixated at a water cooler.)
(The camera pans after the luchador's gaze to Radu Matei chatting to Sabrina Sinstone and Benjamin Bolt. Rally Jackson's horrific hazing has substantially reduced the number of the SWAT regular army.)
Radu Matei: ...how is he holding up?
Benjamin Bolt: Third degree burns mon, I doubt Rajiv will be back before The Anzac.
Radu Matei (sigh): That is horrific. Burton is still giving me the run around, but there have to be consequences.
Sabrina Sinstone: They manage to cut TJ out of those boots. He'll be cleared to wrestle for the Rumble, but his dancehall days?
Radu Matei: Look, if I can't get the job done at New Year's Nightmare, you should all just knife him at the rumble... Julius Caesar style, and let Rally provide the retractable blades - since he's so fond of his ribs.
(Deathless notices the crimson masked wrestler.)
Radu Matei: He new?
Sabrina Sinstone: Given how fast Jackson is running through talent Rad, they'd need some fresh blood.
Radu Matei: Might as well make him feel welcomed. (raising a hand in greeting) Hi there, I'm Radu Matei. I don't think we've met.
Mysterious Luchador: . . .
Radu Matei: Things are always a little crazy around the holidays, I'm sorry we haven't had a chance to be formally introduced before now.
Mysterious Luchador: . . .
Radu Matei: I hope you're finding your way around, if there is anything I can do to make your time with us go smoother, just let me know.
Mysterious Luchador: . . .
Radu Matei: Well, feel free to join us if you'd like... I think you'll find-
(DEATHLESS turns to gesture to his friends, but turning back finds the crimson mask has disappeared into the crowd.)
Sabrina Sinstone: Who was that?
Radu Matei: Didn't catch his name. This can all be a bit overwhelming. Still, good to see more luchadors - it seems like the phenomenal success of El Combatiante is having a positive effect on management. Right down to my trios match tonight. Which reminds me, I have to go congratulate Pequeño Dinosaurio on his championship victory, and Goth on how well he conducted himself as a champion.
Benjamin Bolt: I don't think they're still in the building...
Sabrina Sinstone: After the match, The KGB jumped them pretty badly.
(The KGB.)
Radu Matei: ...
(Nostrils flaring, Radu Matei nods politely to his friends before stomping off in a rage. You get the feeling its a bad night to be an Armand sidekick.)
(As Deathless disappears into the crowd, the red masked luchador steps back into frame... his attention firmly attached to the locker room leader.)