Post by Anthony Jordan on Aug 2, 2023 8:11:20 GMT -5
INT. CENTRAL SAVINGS BANK – PRESS AREA
The press is murmuring to themselves after Night of Champions. One of the biggest shows in XHF history was buoyed by a rising star: Kalmin Watts. Watts finally slew the dragon that was Wesley Crane and captured the WUK World Heavyweight Title. It was a historic night, but it took its toll. Watts doesn’t get much time to recover as War Games is around the corner! He’ll lead the Epcot Mafia and the Dark Stars against the High Roller’s Club.
After a few seconds, ANTHONY JORDAN walks in carrying the WUK World Heavyweight Title. He gives a polite nod to the press before affixing the belt on the stand to let it proudly display in front of the podium. Jordan then adjusts the microphone and addresses the media
JORDAN
I am Anthony Jordan. Manager of the…NEW W:UK WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, KALMIN WATTS!
The press cheers as Jordan gives his goofy grin. He manipulated them into exactly the reception he desired.
JORDAN
I understand that you want to talk to Kalmin, but that will have to wait. As you are aware, Kalmin faced two elite athletes in two grueling matches. He definitely lost a lot of blood and is being evaluated for injuries. I will field questions on his behalf about his match with the former W:UK World Heavyweight champion.
REPORTER #1
There has been some time between Kalmin’s last match and this conference. Do you think he will be available for War Games?
JORDAN
If past is prologue, I would expect him to be there. We are doing the basic things like getting him hydrated and replenishing electrolytes. He should recover from that quickly. We are also looking at his left knee as it was targeted over both matches. There is swelling. I can confirm that. I think speculation is risky, so I ask that no one brings up patella injuries or ligament injuries. If that is the case, I will report it immediately. Currently, there is nothing to report.
REPORTER #1
Follow up: What is the reason for the delay? Tests usually don’t take this long.
JORDAN
Part of it is a bureaucratic nightmare. In addition to the W:UK medical staff, HKW’s staff and XHF’s staff are involved. He will not be released until they are all satisfied. It has slowed the process down. Nothing abnormal has been reported.
REPORTER #2
Aside from the physical issues, how is Kalmin feeling?
JORDAN
He is thrilled about finally beating the former champion. We all saw that he strong-armed Crane into the match after two controversial losses. He bet everything on this match, and he won!
REPORTER #3
Has going through such a war changed Kalmin’s opinion of Wesley Crane?
JORDAN
No. We all saw Sheldon’s boy try to interfere, which I stopped. I never intended on getting involved, but it was necessary. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a one-on-one match against the former champion.
REPORTER #4
Why do you keep referring to Wesley Crane as “the former champion”?
JORDAN
Because that is what he is. Kalmin Watts is looking to the future, but I still remember all the dastardly acts committed by the former champion. I do not owe him any respect, and he will not get any from me.
(beat)
Look, we should have had this belt two months ago. It is infuriating that it took this long due to the use of weapons, referee discretion, and interference. The former champion did not conduct himself with any integrity. Finally, W:UK has a champion who will honor the title and honor the company. The title is finally with someone whose talent lifts the title instead of drags it down.
REPORTER #5
Does Kalmin Watts not respect Wesley Crane’s talent?
JORDAN
I am sure he respects the former champion’s talent, but I do not! The former champion cannot improvise. If his plans do not work, then he is a deer in the headlights. He does not have the talent to fight his way through adversity. Listen, he is a good tactician and athlete, but he is no wrestler.
This sends the press into an uproar. Jordan was happy to write the check, but he won’t be the one who has to cash it. He smirks as he enjoys kicking Crane while he’s down. In his mind, Crane has earned even worse.
JORDAN
But let me look to the future. In a couple of weeks, Kalmin Watts will lead my good friend, Marty Donovan, along with Florida Man and the Dark Stars against the High Roller’s Club. Make no mistake. This is the last stand of the High Rollers. The former power brokers of W:UK will see relevance end, not with a bang, but with a whimper! Start carving the epitaph!
The press goes into a frenzy again. Jordan is clearly enjoying being the center of attention and is on top of the world.
JORDAN
Normally, I would say a change in leadership would save the group, but they are broke without the former champion. Also, who would they turn to? Can the Glucks even think? I am sick and tired of those stereotypes making MIssissippi look bad! Hopefully they will take the hint after War Games and go elsewhere!
(beat)
Who else you got? Wesley Rage? Nicholas Cage? Delusional children! One is a limousine liberal, and the other thinks he is a star of stage and screen. I was stomping guys like that twenty years ago in the United Kingdom, and these boys are making me feel nostalgic!
(beat)
How about the son of Reese? I slapped the boy around outside of the cage, and I will do it again!
(scoffs)
High Rollers? More like Paper Tigers!
Jordan notices someone off-screen.
JORDAN
We have another conference, so I have to cut this short. However, let me say that Kalmin Watts is finally going to end the High Roller’s Club! Bet on it!
((Continued in the HKW RP section, once I finish it))