One Mad Day. A Prodigal Icon Production. AXW vs AWF
Jan 16, 2018 6:38:51 GMT -5
𝓓𝓾𝓴𝓮 𝓚𝓸𝓼𝓵𝓸𝓯𝓯, Hyperion, and 3 more like this
Post by Bobby Barratt on Jan 16, 2018 6:38:51 GMT -5
We open at AXW's latest show at the Prestige Scotland, Glasgow. AWF Champion "The Prodigal Icon" Bobby Barratt and his Icons stablemate Chaos Kid just sent a very clear message to Storm Crow and AXW ahead of their high stakes clash at Supremacy. Bobby and Chaos make their way through a crowd who are baying for their blood. Scottish fans are more passionate than most fans, this side of the pond and they're certainly making their feelings known, right now! Two AXW appointed Security staff reluctantly make way for the Icons through a crowd as eager to see blood as you'd have expected to see in an old Roman Gladiator battle. Bobby and Chaos are constantly swatting away hands of fans trying to get to them, they are constantly being hit with rubbish thrown by frustrated fans, being spat on and hurled abuse at. They reach the exit and turn, facing the two men in the ring, Chaos raising his arms in the air triumphantly as Bobby raises his most prized possession: The AWF Championship as they disappear out of the doors, towards a car which was there ready. It must have been the plan all along as they are gone in a matter of seconds as AXW gets to it's main event of the evening. Storm Crow vs Anomoly for the AXW Championship!
We cut to Bobby and Chaos sitting in the back of the car as it speeds away from the arena, towards Glasgow airport. Being men of the UK, they won't have far to go to get to their home towns, at least. An hour or two and they can be sat back at home, safe from the AXW fans so keen to have their heads on a spike after they just disrespected their promotion and their Champion. The odd bit of rubbish hits the car as it makes it's way out of the facility. Fans obviously managed to get out. Bobby and Chaos relax into their seats as the engine picks up revs.
Well that certainly put them all on notice!
Certainly did! Told you I'd have your back!
At least one of you does....
What's that supposed to mean?
Eh, nothing. It's cool. Just some stuff I want to talk to the guys about, later. For now, it's time to celebrate!
Bobby pulls out two beers from the in car fridge. Popping them open he hands one to Chaos and takes a long sip of his own. They clink the bottles together as the shot switches to outside of the car as we see signs for Glasgow Airport.
We come back and we are at Glasgow Airport. It's business as normal and Bobby is hanging around in the Departure Lounge. He has a drink in hand, nothing too strong, just another bottle of beer. Chaos has long since departed for his flight, it was just more convenient for them to get to the Airport together. Bobby is still keeping his head down and pulls up the collar of his leather jacket, trying to conceal his identity in case of any issues. He doesn't want to be in Glasgow any longer than he needs to after that stunt! He even has his jacket zipped up, covering his AWF Championship belt, the outline barely poking out at points under his jacket.
RING RING!!!
Bobby pops out of whatever almost trance like state he is in, reaching into his pocket and looking at his phone. The name says "Nigel" not a name we know, but obviously someone Bobby does know. He answers and we hear one side of the conversation:
Niiiiige!! How we doing, pal?
...
No shit, for real?!
...
That's fucking ace! Nice one pal, hope you enjoyed the show!
...
Take it easy, bro!
Bobby laughs to himself, he takes another sip of his beer before hitting Jenny's name in a video call. A few seconds pass before we see her face on his mobile.
Hey baby! How did it go?
Well we came, we saw, we-
It got out of hand, didn't it?
Yeah, yes it did. You know for once, it wasn't my fault!
How's that then?
I said things to Storm Crow and he took a swing! Legit he threw the first! Me and Chaos defended ourselves and got out of Dodge, when the job was done! The show's only just finished and guess what!!!
What?
Well big Nige just called me and Storm Crow lost the title! We got in his head so much that the masked fella beat him!
Wow! Well that was unexpected! Sure throws a wrench into the "World Title vs World Title" thing, right?
Yeah, yeah I guess. I mean He still has the European Title, so it's still Champ vs Champ and that should sell the tickets. I mean fuck it, I'm enough to sell the tickets!
That place is going to be packed!
Yeah and they'll all know by now that I was right! That I told Crow he was too old, too beaten up and too over the hill to hang with today's wrestlers. It's not the same game anymore and he won't be able to keep up come Supremacy, for sure!
To be fair, from what I'm seeing on the Network now, I don't think a young or an old guy could take what it took to keep him down. He took a hell of a shot to the....umm....jewels!
Ouch! Ah well, all's fair when it comes to the title! If he got counted down for three, my point still stands! New Champion and a broken Storm Crow rolls into Supremacy!
I gotta go baby. Speak soon!
Love you!
With that, he hangs up. It's official...The AXW landscape shifted and it's now the AWF World Heavyweight Champion vs the XHF European Championship. Have to give it to him, no matter what people say about Storm Crow being over the hill, being a double Champion is no easy feat...
We come back and see Bobby's face on a Skype call screen. He doesn't look happy from the comfort of his house back in Walsall. We don't see who's on the other end of the line, but the amount of "user connected" notifications that are beeping, we assume there are another three or four people on the line.
Guys, I guess you're all wondering why I called you at this time. Well it's boot camp time, bitches! I watched from backstage last week at Prestige and I saw one Icon after another fall. All three of you had the chance to qualify for the X*Crown Title Match at Supremacy, yet one after another, you all failed! What the hell happened, lately? Did you all see me win the AWF Title and assume it was the end of the road? Did you all decide it was time to let our foot off the gas and cruise now Bobby runs the table? I mean why was I the only Icon to come out of Prestige with the win?!
...
Well if that's your attitude, you know where the fucking door is! If you think we've taken over this place because we hold the top title, then you couldn't be more wrong! Recently not only have we seen Sebastian, here lose his title to Danny Ray...We also witnessed the formation of the Order. If you think I'm letting them crap on my moment slide, then you need a wake up call! They're taking what's ours! They're starting to take over this place! They even have Jackson Steele putting his rematch on the line! That's the effect they're having...Then couple that with the fact that Ohio and us aren't exactly friends...I don't see him having our backs anytime soon! This is on us! We burnt the bridges, we turned the place against us! We have no allies!
User Connected!
Huh?
What, you guys started without The Ace?
Jack! How's it going? I'm just explaining what we spoke about to these guys!
Good man, I read the notes you sent me! I agree! Now's the time we need to put up or shut up! Now's the time we need to be stronger than ever as a unit! Now's the time we turn the tides on The Order! You know what some of the last words Bobby said to me were after his match? He told me I'd busted my ankle for you, you'll bust your ass for me! Now from where I'm sitting at home, I don't see a lot of that! I don't see a lot of hustle coming from some of you guys! If I were in the trenches with you, I'd be pissed! So call this your warning! Get your asses in gear, or get them out of the door!
Thanks Jack! I just hope you giving them the talk you gave me will put some fire in their bellies! Guys we aren't saying this just to be dicks...You're all good wrestlers....great wrestlers! But right now, it's crunch time. We have to pull together. We are down a member....Hopefully Jack gets back soon, but we need to see what you're all made of! Chaos, you had my back last night and I'm grateful! Let's see more of that, guys! Jack, if you could stay on the line that would be great. Chaos, Mav, Sebastian....I'll catch up with you all later!
We hear three "Caller Disconnected" notifications beep on the computer. It's just Bobby and Jack, now.
So how's the rehab going, man?
I'm taking it one day at a time. Physically I feel ready, I feel like I'm ready to come back tomorrow, but you know these Doctors, right?
Too well! So you're up and about, now?
Yeah, I'm up and walking but medically I can't compete, yet. I'm not even allowed in the arena, yet.
That's cool...We should catch up sometime!
Yeah let me know when the schedule allows it, Champ!
Will do!
So anyway, that's two AXW appearances in a row now. Something, you're not telling us?
Haha, nah. Just had to show my face and tie up a few loose ends. I'm still staying in place! You know speaking of which...I have a little confession about that first appearance!
Oh yeah?
Well....
We appear backstage at an AWF Prestige show. We don't immediately know which one, but it seems to be recent. Bobby is walking through with Jenny, hand in hand. They're making small talk over something, but it's not important. There seems to be a bustle of employees going around and preparing for the show.
Dude, did you see that banner? Good thing Mr Horton didn't see that, he'd flip!
Yeah, we did well to get that down before he got here!
Bobby smiles to himself as Jenny gives him a half joking disappointed look. She cracks face and they both laugh together. They carry on down the corridor, towards the dressing room to get set up for the journey home. They pass the office of Felix Ziko.
I should kick the door in!
What?
This no good prick gives away half of the company to Ohio and now I can't sell my shirts!
Oh, what're you gonna play knock door run next? What are you, ten?!
Bobby stands square to the door and sets his stance for a big boot, despite Jenny's protests. Just as he's about to unleash hell on the lock, he overhears a conversation.
So I'm asking you, as Champion of AWF, to go down there and challenge Storm Crow to a match at Supremacy. We need to let them know who's boss around here and they're gaining a lot of momentum, quickly! Will you do that for me?
We cut to Bobby and Chaos sitting in the back of the car as it speeds away from the arena, towards Glasgow airport. Being men of the UK, they won't have far to go to get to their home towns, at least. An hour or two and they can be sat back at home, safe from the AXW fans so keen to have their heads on a spike after they just disrespected their promotion and their Champion. The odd bit of rubbish hits the car as it makes it's way out of the facility. Fans obviously managed to get out. Bobby and Chaos relax into their seats as the engine picks up revs.
Well that certainly put them all on notice!
Certainly did! Told you I'd have your back!
At least one of you does....
What's that supposed to mean?
Eh, nothing. It's cool. Just some stuff I want to talk to the guys about, later. For now, it's time to celebrate!
Bobby pulls out two beers from the in car fridge. Popping them open he hands one to Chaos and takes a long sip of his own. They clink the bottles together as the shot switches to outside of the car as we see signs for Glasgow Airport.
We come back and we are at Glasgow Airport. It's business as normal and Bobby is hanging around in the Departure Lounge. He has a drink in hand, nothing too strong, just another bottle of beer. Chaos has long since departed for his flight, it was just more convenient for them to get to the Airport together. Bobby is still keeping his head down and pulls up the collar of his leather jacket, trying to conceal his identity in case of any issues. He doesn't want to be in Glasgow any longer than he needs to after that stunt! He even has his jacket zipped up, covering his AWF Championship belt, the outline barely poking out at points under his jacket.
RING RING!!!
Bobby pops out of whatever almost trance like state he is in, reaching into his pocket and looking at his phone. The name says "Nigel" not a name we know, but obviously someone Bobby does know. He answers and we hear one side of the conversation:
Niiiiige!! How we doing, pal?
...
No shit, for real?!
...
That's fucking ace! Nice one pal, hope you enjoyed the show!
...
Take it easy, bro!
Bobby laughs to himself, he takes another sip of his beer before hitting Jenny's name in a video call. A few seconds pass before we see her face on his mobile.
Hey baby! How did it go?
Well we came, we saw, we-
It got out of hand, didn't it?
Yeah, yes it did. You know for once, it wasn't my fault!
How's that then?
I said things to Storm Crow and he took a swing! Legit he threw the first! Me and Chaos defended ourselves and got out of Dodge, when the job was done! The show's only just finished and guess what!!!
What?
Well big Nige just called me and Storm Crow lost the title! We got in his head so much that the masked fella beat him!
Wow! Well that was unexpected! Sure throws a wrench into the "World Title vs World Title" thing, right?
Yeah, yeah I guess. I mean He still has the European Title, so it's still Champ vs Champ and that should sell the tickets. I mean fuck it, I'm enough to sell the tickets!
That place is going to be packed!
Yeah and they'll all know by now that I was right! That I told Crow he was too old, too beaten up and too over the hill to hang with today's wrestlers. It's not the same game anymore and he won't be able to keep up come Supremacy, for sure!
To be fair, from what I'm seeing on the Network now, I don't think a young or an old guy could take what it took to keep him down. He took a hell of a shot to the....umm....jewels!
Ouch! Ah well, all's fair when it comes to the title! If he got counted down for three, my point still stands! New Champion and a broken Storm Crow rolls into Supremacy!
I gotta go baby. Speak soon!
Love you!
With that, he hangs up. It's official...The AXW landscape shifted and it's now the AWF World Heavyweight Champion vs the XHF European Championship. Have to give it to him, no matter what people say about Storm Crow being over the hill, being a double Champion is no easy feat...
We come back and see Bobby's face on a Skype call screen. He doesn't look happy from the comfort of his house back in Walsall. We don't see who's on the other end of the line, but the amount of "user connected" notifications that are beeping, we assume there are another three or four people on the line.
Guys, I guess you're all wondering why I called you at this time. Well it's boot camp time, bitches! I watched from backstage last week at Prestige and I saw one Icon after another fall. All three of you had the chance to qualify for the X*Crown Title Match at Supremacy, yet one after another, you all failed! What the hell happened, lately? Did you all see me win the AWF Title and assume it was the end of the road? Did you all decide it was time to let our foot off the gas and cruise now Bobby runs the table? I mean why was I the only Icon to come out of Prestige with the win?!
...
Well if that's your attitude, you know where the fucking door is! If you think we've taken over this place because we hold the top title, then you couldn't be more wrong! Recently not only have we seen Sebastian, here lose his title to Danny Ray...We also witnessed the formation of the Order. If you think I'm letting them crap on my moment slide, then you need a wake up call! They're taking what's ours! They're starting to take over this place! They even have Jackson Steele putting his rematch on the line! That's the effect they're having...Then couple that with the fact that Ohio and us aren't exactly friends...I don't see him having our backs anytime soon! This is on us! We burnt the bridges, we turned the place against us! We have no allies!
User Connected!
Huh?
What, you guys started without The Ace?
Jack! How's it going? I'm just explaining what we spoke about to these guys!
Good man, I read the notes you sent me! I agree! Now's the time we need to put up or shut up! Now's the time we need to be stronger than ever as a unit! Now's the time we turn the tides on The Order! You know what some of the last words Bobby said to me were after his match? He told me I'd busted my ankle for you, you'll bust your ass for me! Now from where I'm sitting at home, I don't see a lot of that! I don't see a lot of hustle coming from some of you guys! If I were in the trenches with you, I'd be pissed! So call this your warning! Get your asses in gear, or get them out of the door!
Thanks Jack! I just hope you giving them the talk you gave me will put some fire in their bellies! Guys we aren't saying this just to be dicks...You're all good wrestlers....great wrestlers! But right now, it's crunch time. We have to pull together. We are down a member....Hopefully Jack gets back soon, but we need to see what you're all made of! Chaos, you had my back last night and I'm grateful! Let's see more of that, guys! Jack, if you could stay on the line that would be great. Chaos, Mav, Sebastian....I'll catch up with you all later!
We hear three "Caller Disconnected" notifications beep on the computer. It's just Bobby and Jack, now.
So how's the rehab going, man?
I'm taking it one day at a time. Physically I feel ready, I feel like I'm ready to come back tomorrow, but you know these Doctors, right?
Too well! So you're up and about, now?
Yeah, I'm up and walking but medically I can't compete, yet. I'm not even allowed in the arena, yet.
That's cool...We should catch up sometime!
Yeah let me know when the schedule allows it, Champ!
Will do!
So anyway, that's two AXW appearances in a row now. Something, you're not telling us?
Haha, nah. Just had to show my face and tie up a few loose ends. I'm still staying in place! You know speaking of which...I have a little confession about that first appearance!
Oh yeah?
Well....
We appear backstage at an AWF Prestige show. We don't immediately know which one, but it seems to be recent. Bobby is walking through with Jenny, hand in hand. They're making small talk over something, but it's not important. There seems to be a bustle of employees going around and preparing for the show.
Dude, did you see that banner? Good thing Mr Horton didn't see that, he'd flip!
Yeah, we did well to get that down before he got here!
Bobby smiles to himself as Jenny gives him a half joking disappointed look. She cracks face and they both laugh together. They carry on down the corridor, towards the dressing room to get set up for the journey home. They pass the office of Felix Ziko.
I should kick the door in!
What?
This no good prick gives away half of the company to Ohio and now I can't sell my shirts!
Oh, what're you gonna play knock door run next? What are you, ten?!
Bobby stands square to the door and sets his stance for a big boot, despite Jenny's protests. Just as he's about to unleash hell on the lock, he overhears a conversation.
So I'm asking you, as Champion of AWF, to go down there and challenge Storm Crow to a match at Supremacy. We need to let them know who's boss around here and they're gaining a lot of momentum, quickly! Will you do that for me?
Bobby steps back from the door, wide eyed. He looks mad and Jenny sighs.
What's up now?
Walk with me!
Bobby grabs Jenny's arm and they head down the corridor at double pace. Jenny is struggling to keep up and Bobby is ranting.
You know that piece of shit Ziko just asked Jackson Steele to challenge AXW's Champion Storm Crow to a match at Supremacy!
Good for him...Ah wait! I see where you're going here!
Yeah! He makes a match tonight between me and Steele, then asks Steele to go make a match for Supremacy! After our match! Is that the fucking faith Zelix has in Steele to defeat me? You know what? I'm going to fucking show him!
I wouldn't expect anything less! You're going to win it this time, baby!
Not just that....I'm going down there myself! Fuck them! I'll tell them I was asked too! I'm going to send them all a message, put them all on notice that The Prodigal Icon is the man to watch! Where's the next show?!
Jenny pulls out her phone and scrolls for a few seconds.
It's on the first of January in....Oh you'll love this....Birmingham!
No shit! Looks like we're headed home! To the Bat cave!!
Must you call it that? Very well...I'm not talking you out of this, I may as well come along!
So Felix didn't ask you to go to AXW?
Did he fuck? Nah but I wasn't being mugged off like that and being made to feel as if I didn't have a chance of winning the title!
Classic Bobby, man!
Yeah...if you'd have been there that night, you'd have already had the tickets booked. Besides. We never got our home town show with ICW. I got my homecoming! I'm gonna get out of here anyway man. Got a few deals to do and a few people I need to speak to. Take it easy, man!
Laters!
With that we hear the call ended notification. Bobby sits back in his chair and looks over at his AWF Championship belt. He smiles to himself. Knowing he can get out of a handicap defence by defeating Storm Crow at Supremacy. The fight to become Champion was hard, but the fight to stay there will be even harder!
