Thanks for Coming! A Prodigal Icon Production (AWF VS AXW RP
Jan 19, 2018 9:54:42 GMT -5
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Post by Bobby Barratt on Jan 19, 2018 9:54:42 GMT -5
We open and see Bobby at a convention signing in Minnesota. It's cold as balls...Winter is here and he's in place already ahead of Supremacy. Fans are around in their numbers. Displaying bright colour cosplays from the worlds of Anime, Video Games, TV and even the Wrestling world. The shot pans in to Bobby's desk as he sits there grumpily with Jenny. He clearly doesn't want to be there. Publicity isn't his thing unless he's making a big gesture or a show of things. The fans are starting to line up. Probably not as much as the main guests, but it's enough to make it worth showing.
Well...you look happy!
All this bullshit with the sanctioned appearances for these fucking neck beards! I mean shit, do these guys know what deodorant is?
Baby! I know you don't want to do this, but it's paying your wages and even though you don't need them yet, you're still spending more than you make!
But-but-
Zip it! You're the Champion now! That comes with appearances you don't want to do! Morning shows you don't want to be on!
Hmmm! I figured being the top guy just came with the bragging rights. The glitz, the glamour, the bragging rights and the fucking huge target on your back, you know?
The fans start to approach the desk. Bobby doesn't even look up. Continuing to sign items put in front of him and brush off attempts for conversation from fans, posing for the selfies that fans seem to have paid for. Literally just a blank stare into the camera. He's not even attempting to put on the fake attitude that makes fans think he wants to be there.
Thanks for coming!
Thanks for coming!
Thanks for coming!
The loop is endless. Jenny notices this and she gives Bobby a nudge and a dirty stare. He complies and starts actually looking at the fans. Some look at the AWF Championship sitting on the desk in front of Bobby, their eyes eager to take the sight of Title Belt in. We see cosplays of Kira of Deathnote, Bret Hart, Wonder Woman, Goku, D.Va all of differing qualities. Bobby is rolling his eyes at either the lack of attention or the sheer geekiness of the concept.
Do these people actually travel here looking like this?!
If they do, it's their business! Sure, they might get a few funny looks, but chances are they travelled up here on the trains. Almost together.
Yeah...Probably clogging up the lines for decent working folk trying to get to work, right?
Stop it!
Bobby huffs. He switches to a Jenny-mocking voice.
Mi-mi-mi you need to be here, blah blah blah stop looking grumpy!
What is it with you today?!
Simple! It's-
Thanks for coming!
It's the fact it seems like since I won the title, it's been non-stop touring, appearances, shaking sweaty hands and telling people I don't want to see "Thanks for having me!". What I want to be doing right now is training! I have a huge match coming up VS Storm Crow! That's a big, big match and all this bullshit eats into the time I have to prepare for that! Do you think that makes me happy?
The person managing the queue senses the tension and puts a stop on the queue.
I thought you saw him as a drunken old man that doesn't have a chance of hanging with you?
I say that, sure! But he was a double AXW Champion! He has to have something that makes him stand apart from my opinion of him. Just because I haven't seen it, doesn't mean it isn't there!
Wow...That title really did change your attitude, right?
It's what got me here...That's what I need to keep me here! That's how you say on top of the mountain!
Jenny's mouth is hanging open. She's speechless! Though Bobby said these things before his Title win, she didn't think it was an actual attitude change, she though it was a facade!
See? It's not that I want to be at home, chilling out or in the Bat-Cave! Not hanging out with Jack! I want to be preparing!
Would you guys like a brief break?
The attendant breaks the conversation.
Ummm sure, yeah that would be great, thanks!
The attendant announces to the crowds that Bobby and Jenny are breaking for lunch. They look disappointed and start to disperse over time. Bobby and Jenny stand up from the desk.
Hey, look!
What?
There in all their imitating glory is a person dressed in purple trunks, leather jacket, sunglasses and holding a replica AWF Championship Belt.
That guy! He dressed as me!
Jenny chuckles a little, but Bobby has already made off towards this guy. She isn't sure how this one will go. She follows apprehensively. The fan sees Bobby and takes off his glasses. His eyes filled with a combination of excitement and dread. Bobby approaches him and looks him up and down. After a second or so, he smiles, pats the fan on the back excitedly.
Nice job!
T-T-T-Thanks!
Yeah man, all these people dressing as geeky shit! I don't even know half of them! I think I saw a Green Ranger earlier but that's about it!
Hahaha, I know most of them, but I'm sure they wouldn't interest you. W-would you mind if I got a selfie?
Bobby shrugs his shoulders and obliges. They take the selfie, Bobby giving the retractable selfie stick this fan pulls out momentarily, giving it a grumpy look. The picture comes out. Two Prodigal Icons in one picture. Two AWF Championship Belts in one picture.
Oh man, thanks! Do you want any cash? I brought money!
The fan starts to count out cash. Bobby looks at it.
You know what? Keep it! You've kinda made my day here!
Well I think it goes without saying that you've made mine, sir!
Nice! Well I don't normally do this, but have a word with our staff member. I'll sort out a pair of tickets for the show and you can come watch next week! Sound good?
Wow! That would be amazing! Thanks!
Sure! Wear your costume and work on that accent! Ha! I gotta take off man. Catch you later!
Bobby and Jenny leave to go get lunch. Jenny is absolutely gobsmacked at the gesture Bobby just made. He's never nice to fans and for some reason he just flipped the script!
Well that was unexpected!
Well what can I say. The guy made an effort unlike these nerds! Gotta throw him a bone, right?
Carry on! I liked it!
Bobby and Jenny sit down for lunch. They rarely get food out, often opting to bring their own. They grab their food and start eating. Bobby flips onto twitter and sees the fan has already posted the picture with #Icons #GrowingTheBrand attached. He smiles at it and sees video of Storm Crow in the gym. He watches it while him and Jenny make conversation about this and that. Bobby bursts out laughing all of a sudden.
What?
Storm Crow! The barmy bastard only went and switched the AXW Title for a fake and he's still walking around with the real one!
He still has the Title?
Yup! He apparently sent the belts away to get cleaned, opting to bring a replica to AXW, rather than the real thing! He really is a joke! The man's a fucking disgrace to holding a Championship! You do..not...lose...your...title!! See? Look! I know where my belt is, look!
Bobby points across at his belt lying next to him on the lunch table. Still clean, shiny and TV ready. You can still see reflections in the plating. One thing's for sure, Steele kept this title safe with his reign!
So we now have two guys walking around as AXW Champions! Priceless! I mean fair play, the guy turned up to a gym and threw a few air punches, but shit what a way to show that no matter how much effort you put in, you're still a joke! Still a broken down, drunken fool of a man! Storm Crow, you are the definition of a joke! It's disrespectful as shit to grab another belt and say the Champion has to challenge you for it! You want to earn the right to be the Champ? You clean those boots, shape the fuck up and get in his face! You show up to work, you make a damn effort and you earn that shot! You're not the Champion anymore, Crow! You shouldn't even be in this match! This should be World Champion VS World Champion! Pulling a bait and switch with the belt doesn't make you belong in a match with the top guy! It doesn't warrant you being billed as the top guy! Face it, Crow...You're only second best right now! Anomaly should have replaced you the minute that match was called, you've lost eyes on the product by hogging that spot! You know what though? I'll dispatch you just the same way I did the other guys. Then when all is said and done....You'll be defending your last remaining piece of gold versus not just one...but two guys!
So what happens if you lose and have to defend in the 2 on 1?
I won't! I'll make sure of it! If it takes everything I've got, I'm not losing to Storm Crow! The guy is a hell of a fighter and you know what? If he turned up sober, it would be scary what we would see! But he's got his demons...We all do! It's just going to hinder his progress somewhat. Besides....I have an ace up my sleeve!
You mean? Jack's back?!
Oh no, he still can't get cleared yet! He told me the other day! I can't say what, but there's always a plan B!
Very well! Well should we get back to it?
Yeah, I guess! Come on!
Bobby and Jenny get up, grab their belongings and leave. They head back to the desk and are greeted by their attendant. Bobby checks he has another Sharpie ready to go and gives the nod to the attendant to get the fans moving again. It takes a little while. Since the queue was closed, people had other things to do, but slowly, they start trickling in and in a few minutes it's all systems go again.
Hey man, thanks for coming! I appreciate it!
Baby! I know you don't want to do this, but it's paying your wages and even though you don't need them yet, you're still spending more than you make!
But-but-
Zip it! You're the Champion now! That comes with appearances you don't want to do! Morning shows you don't want to be on!
Hmmm! I figured being the top guy just came with the bragging rights. The glitz, the glamour, the bragging rights and the fucking huge target on your back, you know?
The fans start to approach the desk. Bobby doesn't even look up. Continuing to sign items put in front of him and brush off attempts for conversation from fans, posing for the selfies that fans seem to have paid for. Literally just a blank stare into the camera. He's not even attempting to put on the fake attitude that makes fans think he wants to be there.
Thanks for coming!
Thanks for coming!
Thanks for coming!
The loop is endless. Jenny notices this and she gives Bobby a nudge and a dirty stare. He complies and starts actually looking at the fans. Some look at the AWF Championship sitting on the desk in front of Bobby, their eyes eager to take the sight of Title Belt in. We see cosplays of Kira of Deathnote, Bret Hart, Wonder Woman, Goku, D.Va all of differing qualities. Bobby is rolling his eyes at either the lack of attention or the sheer geekiness of the concept.
Do these people actually travel here looking like this?!
If they do, it's their business! Sure, they might get a few funny looks, but chances are they travelled up here on the trains. Almost together.
Yeah...Probably clogging up the lines for decent working folk trying to get to work, right?
Stop it!
Bobby huffs. He switches to a Jenny-mocking voice.
Mi-mi-mi you need to be here, blah blah blah stop looking grumpy!
What is it with you today?!
Simple! It's-
Thanks for coming!
It's the fact it seems like since I won the title, it's been non-stop touring, appearances, shaking sweaty hands and telling people I don't want to see "Thanks for having me!". What I want to be doing right now is training! I have a huge match coming up VS Storm Crow! That's a big, big match and all this bullshit eats into the time I have to prepare for that! Do you think that makes me happy?
The person managing the queue senses the tension and puts a stop on the queue.
I thought you saw him as a drunken old man that doesn't have a chance of hanging with you?
I say that, sure! But he was a double AXW Champion! He has to have something that makes him stand apart from my opinion of him. Just because I haven't seen it, doesn't mean it isn't there!
Wow...That title really did change your attitude, right?
It's what got me here...That's what I need to keep me here! That's how you say on top of the mountain!
Jenny's mouth is hanging open. She's speechless! Though Bobby said these things before his Title win, she didn't think it was an actual attitude change, she though it was a facade!
See? It's not that I want to be at home, chilling out or in the Bat-Cave! Not hanging out with Jack! I want to be preparing!
Would you guys like a brief break?
The attendant breaks the conversation.
Ummm sure, yeah that would be great, thanks!
The attendant announces to the crowds that Bobby and Jenny are breaking for lunch. They look disappointed and start to disperse over time. Bobby and Jenny stand up from the desk.
Hey, look!
What?
There in all their imitating glory is a person dressed in purple trunks, leather jacket, sunglasses and holding a replica AWF Championship Belt.
That guy! He dressed as me!
Jenny chuckles a little, but Bobby has already made off towards this guy. She isn't sure how this one will go. She follows apprehensively. The fan sees Bobby and takes off his glasses. His eyes filled with a combination of excitement and dread. Bobby approaches him and looks him up and down. After a second or so, he smiles, pats the fan on the back excitedly.
Nice job!
T-T-T-Thanks!
Yeah man, all these people dressing as geeky shit! I don't even know half of them! I think I saw a Green Ranger earlier but that's about it!
Hahaha, I know most of them, but I'm sure they wouldn't interest you. W-would you mind if I got a selfie?
Bobby shrugs his shoulders and obliges. They take the selfie, Bobby giving the retractable selfie stick this fan pulls out momentarily, giving it a grumpy look. The picture comes out. Two Prodigal Icons in one picture. Two AWF Championship Belts in one picture.
Oh man, thanks! Do you want any cash? I brought money!
The fan starts to count out cash. Bobby looks at it.
You know what? Keep it! You've kinda made my day here!
Well I think it goes without saying that you've made mine, sir!
Nice! Well I don't normally do this, but have a word with our staff member. I'll sort out a pair of tickets for the show and you can come watch next week! Sound good?
Wow! That would be amazing! Thanks!
Sure! Wear your costume and work on that accent! Ha! I gotta take off man. Catch you later!
Bobby and Jenny leave to go get lunch. Jenny is absolutely gobsmacked at the gesture Bobby just made. He's never nice to fans and for some reason he just flipped the script!
Well that was unexpected!
Well what can I say. The guy made an effort unlike these nerds! Gotta throw him a bone, right?
Carry on! I liked it!
Bobby and Jenny sit down for lunch. They rarely get food out, often opting to bring their own. They grab their food and start eating. Bobby flips onto twitter and sees the fan has already posted the picture with #Icons #GrowingTheBrand attached. He smiles at it and sees video of Storm Crow in the gym. He watches it while him and Jenny make conversation about this and that. Bobby bursts out laughing all of a sudden.
What?
Storm Crow! The barmy bastard only went and switched the AXW Title for a fake and he's still walking around with the real one!
He still has the Title?
Yup! He apparently sent the belts away to get cleaned, opting to bring a replica to AXW, rather than the real thing! He really is a joke! The man's a fucking disgrace to holding a Championship! You do..not...lose...your...title!! See? Look! I know where my belt is, look!
Bobby points across at his belt lying next to him on the lunch table. Still clean, shiny and TV ready. You can still see reflections in the plating. One thing's for sure, Steele kept this title safe with his reign!
So we now have two guys walking around as AXW Champions! Priceless! I mean fair play, the guy turned up to a gym and threw a few air punches, but shit what a way to show that no matter how much effort you put in, you're still a joke! Still a broken down, drunken fool of a man! Storm Crow, you are the definition of a joke! It's disrespectful as shit to grab another belt and say the Champion has to challenge you for it! You want to earn the right to be the Champ? You clean those boots, shape the fuck up and get in his face! You show up to work, you make a damn effort and you earn that shot! You're not the Champion anymore, Crow! You shouldn't even be in this match! This should be World Champion VS World Champion! Pulling a bait and switch with the belt doesn't make you belong in a match with the top guy! It doesn't warrant you being billed as the top guy! Face it, Crow...You're only second best right now! Anomaly should have replaced you the minute that match was called, you've lost eyes on the product by hogging that spot! You know what though? I'll dispatch you just the same way I did the other guys. Then when all is said and done....You'll be defending your last remaining piece of gold versus not just one...but two guys!
So what happens if you lose and have to defend in the 2 on 1?
I won't! I'll make sure of it! If it takes everything I've got, I'm not losing to Storm Crow! The guy is a hell of a fighter and you know what? If he turned up sober, it would be scary what we would see! But he's got his demons...We all do! It's just going to hinder his progress somewhat. Besides....I have an ace up my sleeve!
You mean? Jack's back?!
Oh no, he still can't get cleared yet! He told me the other day! I can't say what, but there's always a plan B!
Very well! Well should we get back to it?
Yeah, I guess! Come on!
Bobby and Jenny get up, grab their belongings and leave. They head back to the desk and are greeted by their attendant. Bobby checks he has another Sharpie ready to go and gives the nod to the attendant to get the fans moving again. It takes a little while. Since the queue was closed, people had other things to do, but slowly, they start trickling in and in a few minutes it's all systems go again.
Hey man, thanks for coming! I appreciate it!
