The Ringmaster [NoC X*Crown RP #7]

[Jack Diamond]

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July 25th 2018

Canton Memorial Civic Center

7:45PM

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Jack Diamond: Hey, no worries man. I know you have a lot of media stuff going on right now with your title match Sunday night. That's one of the main reasons I'm doing this tonight... yeah I know! You're going to be there Saturday right? Good. Ain't no party like an Icon party... ha! Yeah I'll catch you then buddy and then we can all roll back into Minnesota together! Thanks man, yeah it's hard to believe, another year down. Yep. Later!

The scene opens in the back of the Canton Memorial Civic Center in Canton, Ohio. Jack Diamond finishes up his phone call as Dakota Paige walks smiling at the outfit Diamond is wearing. Jack slides his phone back into his breast pocket and turns around and meets her gaze.

Dakota Paige: You. Look. Ridiculous!

The two of them bust out laughing as Dakota walks over and embraces Jack into a hug before pulling back and laughing again.

Jack Diamond: Har har har. You laugh but you know I make this shit look damn good!

Dakota Paige: It looks like you should be walking around the neighborhood with a bag begging people for candybars.

Jack Diamond: You're lucky your sexy...

Dakota Paige: You're lucky I met you before you put that silly outfit on.

Diamond frowns at Dakota but in a playful way. She grabs the lapels on his jacket and leans in for a kiss.

Dakota Paige: Was that Bobby?

Jack Diamond: Yeah he is on lockdown getting out through the media ringer ahead of his match Sunday. He and Mav both said they'll be at the Lounge on Saturday and that is the main thing. We are going to usher in an Iconic opening never before seen.

Dakota Paige: So is this how you envisioned spending your thirty-sixth birthday? Dressed like a clown?

Jack Diamond: First of all, this is not a clown outfit, no your circus stuff doll, and secondly... I'm just glad to be celebrating another birthday and this time with you. This promotional event and the grand opening Saturday are just the icing on the cake!

Dakota Paige: And what is Sunday?

Jack Diamond: Sunday would be the gift... that's pretty much what it is considering who all I'm facing. They might as well have tied a bow around the vault and tossed me the key.

Dakota Paige: Don't lose focus on the match, despite what you've built up there are some serious opponents coming your way, serious weapons, and they are all hungry to put you in your place.

Jack Diamond: Oh, you just gave me chills. You sounded exactly like Jenny. Her and I used to have to tell Bobby the exact same thing before his matches. "Don't take such-and-such lightly" and "don't look ahead." You do not have to worry, I'm not taking this lightly. I know the battle that lies before me, and I'm not one to count my cards before they're played...that's for damn sure.

Dakota Paige: Good. Speaking of Jenny... how are you doing with that? You haven't spoken much about it. I know that when I came back into your life a few months back, I had my suspicions... but I realized quickly that the two of you were just really good friends. I know you both went through a lot with Bobby while he was down and out. And Bobby! Oh my God, I can't imagine what he's going through!

Jack Diamond: Bobby wasn't down and out... just down, and we lifted him back up. That's what we do, that's what being an Icon is about. It hurts though. All of this, Bobby's success recently, my success, the Diamond Lounge... she was supposed to be riding shotgun right along with us. It feels like there is a piece missing for sure. I've got you, which is amazing... Bobby's been with this Amber chick and that's been a good distraction for him... but still, Jenny was they key in getting Bobby and I on the same page in the first place back in ICW. Without her it all feels kind of strange. With that said, we move on. That is what we do. During the Icon Press Conference the other day, Bobby looked like he was doing a lot better. We are going to get justice for Jenny.

Dakota Paige: Get justice for Jenny? What does that look like?

Jack Diamond: It's simple. The three of us have agreed to wage all out war against AWF and anyone who supports them. I fired the first shot by putting Felix in his place and between the three of us we will keep him there.

Dakota Paige: That' a dangerous game you are playing Jack, you three may be three of the top in the business right now... but you are only just three guys against the world.

Jack Diamond: You damn right we are and I will take those odds any day of the week. But no, I get your concern... and I have a few things in the works that can help with that. The first is launching our Icon headquarters at the Lounge, the second is recapturing what is rightfully mine.

Dakota Paige: Well, it's eight o'clock... I guess it's showtime...you ready birthday boy?

Jack picks up his top hat, flipping it a few times in between his hands and places it on top of his head before placing his hands on his hips giving Dakota a very goofy grin that makes her bust out laughing again.

Jack Diamond: Baby, Jack Diamond is ALWAYS ready for showtime!

Inside the small civic center the stands are jammed pack. The light dim and a spotlight shines in the middle of the floor and begins to dance around as the anxious crowd starts to stir, some breaking out into "Diamond Club" chants.

Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, Boy and girls, Children of all ages... it is time for the GREATEST SHOW IN THE LAND!!!! The Diamond Lounge in conjunction with the XHF Network present..NIGHT OF DIAMOND! It is with great pleasure that I introduce your master of ceremonies, your Ringmaster tonight, and soon to be a TWO-TIME XHF X*CROWN CHAMPION!!!! "The Ace of Spades" Jack Diamond!

Pyro shoots up from the floor below, illuminating the arena as the lights slowly come back on and out from behind a huge curtain comes one of the largest elephants the crowd has ever seen. The audible gasps are heard throughout the stands as the elephant tromps across the arena floor, but with a grace about her. The crowd goes into a frenzy when they realize that Jack Diamond is riding on the the back of the large mammal. The elephant walks around the edge of the arena, giving all of the crowd a good look at Jack Diamond in all of his "Ringmaster" glory, before heading back to center stage. The elephant bows its head slowly allowing Jack to climb down as he heads to the microphone lighted by the spotlight.

Jack Diamond: Thank you! Thank you! It is great being here tonight. As you heard from the introduction this event has been put on for you tonight by The Diamond Lounge and the XHF Network. There is only one man that could serve as your ringmaster in such an event and that is yours truly, Jack Diamond!

The fans cheer loudly at this. Love him or hate him, you definitely can not deny that Jack Diamond is a polarizing figure in the wrestling, entertainment, and business world. He looks out across the crowd and smiles brightly

Jack Diamond: Tonight is a celebration. For one, it is my birthday...

Jack has to pause because the roar of the crowd is almost deafening as many of them start to chant "HAP-PY BIRTH-DAY" following it up with clapping.

Jack Diamond: Thank you so much, and while that is just a fun coincidence, the real reason we are here is to promote two things I'm insanely proud of. The first is my new business, right here in Canton, Ohio that opens tomorrow night... The Diamond Lounge! This casino and the accompanying hotel is going to provide this town with an amazing source of revenue, increase tourism, and most importantly give the people of Canton something fun to do for a change!

The cheering picks back up. People have been looking forward to this opening ever since Jack broke ground. Jack can only smile back at the people as they hang on his every word.

Jack Diamond: So I would like to invite each and every one of you to come on down Saturday night when we kick thing off with the Grand Opening of The Diamond Lounge!

Diamond grabs the microphone from it's stand and begins to pace around the stage as the spotlight follows him. He waits for the crowd to die back down a bit before continuing.

Jack Diamond: As you can see by this very stylish outfit, I take being your ringmaster seriously. You see, every circus needs a Ringmaster and tonight you have me. This Sunday in Minneapolis, the XHF will put on their Night of Champions pay-per-view, headlined by The Four Ring Circus. That Circus will also have a ringmaster... and once again that will be ME!

As more Diamond Club chants break out, Diamond comes back towards the center of the stage and motions behind him.

Jack Diamond: See, there are leaders and there are followers. I am a leader. It is my job tonight to lead this show, make sure you are all having a great time. Sunday night it will be my job to lead that Four Ring Circus match and not only make sure those who attend and those who watch around the world enjoy it, but it will also be my job to keep the seven clowns that are also a part of the show in check. I think I should give you all a little taste of what I will have to deal with Sunday night, what do you say... are you ready for some clowns?

There is resounding cheer of yes throughout the crowd as Diamond holds up his hands, holding a cane in one of them. Typical circus music begins to play.

Jack Diamond: You want it! You got it!

With that a small car enters the arena and drives around in circles before slamming on the breaks and coming to an almost comical stop as a high pitch horn blows. The door opens to the car and out steps a clown, then another, then another! Seven clowns in total get out of the car. The car itself probably comfortably holds four people so seeing them all pile out of the car brought laughter throughout the crowd. The seven clowns look around the arena. They are all dressed differently. Two of them have white afro style hair with sad makeup. One of those wears a sash that reads "SALLY" while the other sports a T-Shirt that reads "I<3HOLLYWOOD." One clown's face is made up in a way that it's eyes look almost offensively slanted and atop it's bald head is an Asian conical hat and holds what looks to be a plastic samurai sword. There is even a female clown, whose eyes are painted black, and as her face is focused on... it's.. well, this is hard to say. It's vulgar. The type of juvenile makeup you would see done to a passed out frat boy with a sharpie. There are phallic shapes all over her face. The clown beside her points and laughs... he is shirtless and wears tight leather pants with a noticeable bulge, definitely stuffed. A sixth clown is, to be honest indistinguishable from normal clowns other than the word "Riot" written across his forehead. Finally, the last clown wears a mask. It is a common luchador mask that you would find in wrestling federations in around the world. He is noticeably smaller than the rest of the clowns, even more so than the female clown. Jack holds up his hands presenting the seven of them once again to the crowd to thunderous applause. Immediately the clowns start chasing each other around in a circle creating more laughter, Jack even cracks a bit before regrouping.

Jack Diamond: ENOUGH! It is time for some Clown games ladies and gentlemen! The MOST exciting, MOST outrageous, MOST fun you could ever witness! First up is the Clown Discus Throw!

*The crowd cheers and the shirtless clown gets excited and starts pointing to the female. She realizes he is after her and starts running again, shrieking in the process. Diamond looks on confused as the crowd laughs thinking this is a part of the show.

Jack Diamond: PornoClown come back! I said DISCUS throw, not Dic... ah nevermind. Looks like they are gone. They couldn't really cut it anyways I guess. PornoClown wore his pants way too tight and the chick just had way too many issues. I've been told that two of our clow...wait, where are you going?

Diamond is interrupted by the clown with "Riot" on his forehead. This clown sulks away by himself, and keeps right on walking into the back. The crowd quietens a bit trying to figure out what is going on.

Jack Diamond: Oh well, apparently he didn't really want to be here. He's been quite most of the day anyways... some "riot" he is. Anyways, back to our next game. I've been told that two of our clowns love racing. However, this is not your typical race. As you can see, two of our colorful friends up here have lost a bit of their color. These two old ass clowns claim to have been some of the best clowns back in the day. Those circuses are long gone though but they still try their best to be relevant. Tonight they plan on having a walker race! Wait.. a what?

Jack looks at his cue card and then back at the two white haired clowns and they have somehow come into possession of two walkers. They line up beside each other and stare each other down, intensity burning in their eyes.

Jack Diamond: Oh what the hell, this could be fun. Let's see some racing! SoftCore Sally, Steve Awful.... ON YOUR MARK! GET SET! GO!

A gunshot is played over the PA system and they are off to the races! Well, not exactly. They are slowly inching away from the starting line one step at a time as they stop and push their walker ahead of them at each pace. It is the slowest race ever. The crowd is loving it though, the laughter rains down on Diamond as he tries to keep his composure. He looks down at his watch and shakes his head.

Jack Diamond: Well, that's going to take a while, we will check back on them in a bit if they don't break a hip. I'm told we have one more act that our clowns would like to give you tonight. This little guy here, his name is Enemaly! And boy does Enemaly have a treat for you all! The MOST DANGEROUS trick you will witness tonight!!! Enemaly will take a running start... hopefully faster than those two geezers over there... he will jump onto that mini trampoline, propelling himself into flips through the air as he soars through a ring and lands on his feet on the other side.

The crowd cheer. This is finally starting to sound entertaining. The two old clowns motion for the crowd to be quiet, they can't stand the loud noise. The ten feet or so they've ran in their race so far is starting to wear them down, you can see it on their faces. Can the make it?

Jack Diamond: Oh but that's not all my friends! Enemaly will not jump through an ordinary ring, no no no. This will be a BURNING RING OF FIRE!

Gasps are heard through the stands, followed by clapping, following by loud cheers and laughter as Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" is played over the speakers. The racing clowns cup their hands over their ears, almost causing them to trip and fall over their walkers. They power on though as the little clown, Enemaly steps up to another starting line. A stage hand comes out holding a metal ring, a good four feet in diameter (or roughly the height of Enemaly) She sets the ring onto a stand about a meter and a half in front of a trampoline and pulls out a Bic lighter. She holds the lighter up to the ground and flicks the Bic, before reaching down and setting the ring on fire. "Oohs" and "ahhs" are heard throughout as the little guy gets on his mark.

Jack Diamond: Well he looks determined, I'll give him that. Well little buddy, go for it!

With that Enemaly takes off, his little legs just a gettin it. He runs across a platform, leaps and bounces onto the trampoline doing a somersault through the air. It is a thing of beauty really. Unfortunately for the clown though the distance was just a bit off and he landed gut first into the ring. Flames shot up all around the clown as he screamed out in pain. Some nearby stagehands ran in with a fire extinguisher and sprayed the little clown so much that you couldn't see him for all the foam! The crowd, shocked at first begins to laugh only exacerbated by Jack's commentary.

Jack Diamond: And he comes up JUST a bit short! And it burns, burns, burns...that ring of fire. Better luck next time little guy! Wait! Our race is heating up! They are in the final stretch!!! Who is going to take it?

Everyone turns their attention to the two old clowns. They've literally only gone about thirty feet. The finish line is in sight though. Before they can make it though Jack has walked over towards their path.

Jack Diamond: Let's be honest, none of you want to really see these fools finish do you?

The crowd chants no in anticipation for what is next. They are pleased to see Diamond step in front of the two old clown and kick the walkers out from under them. As the metal frames clang away, the two clowns comically fall down to the ground holding their hips, their backs, their necks.

Jack Diamond: No one gives a damn about clowns. It's all about the star of the show. The Ringleader! That is exactly what it will be this Sunday night at Night of Champions as well. I will walk into that Four Ring Circus and take charge. The seven clowns Sunday, just like the seven tonight will come off as nothing but mere jokes. So come out to The Diamond Lounge Saturday for our grand opening, for that matter come out to the Diamond Lounge Sunday night as well, we will be showing the Night of Champions on all of our television screens throughout the casino and hotel bar. Witness history. Witness the greatest wrestler of all time. Witness Jack Fucking Diamond become a two time X*Crown champion! Thank you all for coming out tonight!

With that, Jack drops the mic down onto the two old clowns with a thud and walks to the back of the arena. The crowd is chanting "Diamond Club" as loud as they can as the scene comes to an end.