Post by gvb on Nov 16, 2023 12:31:53 GMT -6
4x04 MEAN DISPOSITION
The Courtyard
November 8th, 2023
3:30 PM
Still trying to figure out how to set up his camera, we open to The Gold Star Champion, Bennet Chance, trying to turn it on. When he finally sees the it’s recording he steps to the side, revealing the Gold Star itself sitting on a small table he had set up. He waits a moment, trying to focus on the Gold Star solely when suddenly “NaNa” by Chance the Rapper begins to play.
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Introducin’ Chance the Ruthless
Trip ‘shrooms and lucy
Dreams is lucid
Loosely based on music
Swallow my mucus
Hope your p***y gets herpes
And yo’ ass gets lupus
Bennett Chance all but bounces into the scene during those first few verses as if the song was introducing him. He motions to the Gold Star with a big smile on his face. He tries to hide how proud he is that his set-up skills are already getting better, as well as with how his career is going. The music quickly starts to fade as he takes a deep breath.
Bennett Chance:
Lemme just start by saying how wild life can be sometimes. Two months ago, I was a scrub. No accolades to mention. No attention on me. Nothing. Then all of a sudden I’m winning a five-way, and then I’m winning this bad boy here.
He motions to the Gold Star.
Bennett Chance:
And then, with special permission from The Academy, I’m getting booked outside of the school at The Keep for some of their shows. I got to wrestle Erik Holland. I got to sit under the learning tree of Elijah Cross and Harley Torres. Hell, Harley said he’d even get me in on some Hooligunnz training sessions. That’s peak. That’s insane.
Bennett does his best to control his “fanboy” energy, but he’s been on cloud nine since The Academy started.
Bennett Chance:
Where I’m from, people don’t get these opportunities. We get told our dreams are stupid and that high school is the best our lives will ever get.
He stares off in the distance for only a second, as he processes a bit of personal trauma. A wave of pride washes over him and all that previous doubt goes away, if only for a moment.
Bennett Chance:
Some of these opportunities I’ve had over the last month or so are shit people work their entire lives for. I knew I was destined for greatness in this industry, and so far, I’ve taken to it like a duck to water.
In an attempt to stay humble, he cuts himself before he gets too crazy. He gets a bit more serious for a second.
Bennett Chance:
And it ain’t been without some adversity either. Jaime Idol beat me by roll-up last week, and then I lost to Erik Holland at The Keep. I can make excuses and say Jaime held my tights and cheated, or Erik has YEARS of experience over me. I can sit here and whine and cry about how it wasn’t fair, but this industry isn’t fair. Lying, cheating, stealing… hell that’s a motto of life for some.
He shakes his head, refusing to be a “What if” or “Yeah, but” guy about his career. Bennett wasn’t going to let these minor pratfalls ruin his potential for greatness.
Bennett Chance:
But champions got a short-term memory to the failures.
You can see the passion starting to grow in his heart. All he wants is to be a great wrestler, to be Acid Grap.
Bennett Chance:
So imma treat these losses for what they are lessons. I’m gonna learn from them and move on, and as I continue to learn and get deeper in my career, we ain’t even gonna remember these moments. Even if I’m in a valley, all I see is peaks, and I won’t stop climbing until I’m on top and stay there.
Bennett looks at his Gold Star Championship belt and smiles at it. He had already climbed one peak, and he was excited to reach so many more. Seeing his Gold Star shine, like the beacon of hope it was, reminded him of his next match in The Academy. The excitement starts to build in him as he goes on.
Bennett Chance:
And clearly someone sees that potential to be at the top for me too, because not only do I get an opportunity to give Jaime a receipt for what he did at Congratulations, but they have given me an opportunity to bring more gold home to my Team.
He smiles. It’s good knowing that someone up in the booking office likes him enough to continue giving him opportunities.
Bennett Chance:
And luckily, they’re giving my girl Dakota another shot at the Team Titles with me. She was so close to stopping the pin during the Inaugural Team Championship match, and now we get to grab a little redemption for my girl Mac too.
Bennett is clearly just happy to be representing Team Noir this week, as he can’t seem to drop his smile from his face. He picks up the Gold Star and throws it over it over his shoulder
Bennett Chance:
I know Deya is gunning for some redemption too, and Jaime will be trying to “embarrass” me again. However, what they’re both gonna realize is that when it comes to Acid Grap, and Team Noir as whole, there ain’t no quit. Dak and I are gonna prove that Team Noir is No-mb-ir One… as corny as that sounded.
He shakes his head at the bad word play.
Bennett Chance:
After this show, there will be no doubt, Noir on Top!
He points his finger up in the air and begins to walk off as music plays again.
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Acid acid, get it? Acid
Melts through plastic
I spit fired
Pad my palette
Talkin’ paper
If this is work
I’d get higher-ed
While the second set of verses from Chance the Rapper’s “NaNa” plays, the camera sits for an awkward amount of filming an empty table in the courtyard. The only thing that can be heard is hushed swears as Chance struggles to turn of the film.
The Gym
November 9th, 2023
3:27 PM
Running full blast on a treadmill we find Dane Mitchell. His sweat glistening off his brow as he was focused looking out the plate glass windows. Suddenly you hear a whirring sound as appearing next to him is the RizzBot. On screen Clemenetine has her hair messily clipped up in what she’d describe as a rat’s nest and a jumper on from the Academy, casually eating some ramen. In complete contrast Megan Smith just walks in, wearing new workout wear she’d been given to try out by a company while replying to a message with a smirk before she swaps back over to her fitness app she’s been using.
She immediately spots Dane running like crazy on it and casually walks over, leaning on the treadmill from the front and asks.
Megan Smith:
Where’s the fire?
Dane turns the machine off as he starts slowing down. He grabs his towel as he looks at the Rizzbot and kisses his two fingers and presses it on the screen showing Clementine.
Dane Mitchell:
It's cardio day, that and I had an extra Chicago style hot dog last night.
Megan did not miss the action, and then backed up to stretch her arms out.
Megan Smith:
Makes sense. I was running off a spicy pasta dish I had this week after classes were done. I think winning the team titles has made them harder on us. I mean in a good way but they’re definitely pushing now. Don’t you think?
Dane wiped his face off then looked at her.
Dane Mitchell:
They are? Funny because it's been two shows since I've been featured. Starting to think maybe they've given up on me.
Megan Smith:
Doubt it. I’m pretty sure you’ll be on the next card. But feel free to be out there during my one, I’m sure I can teach you a thing or two. Given my background…
Dane Mitchell:
That's the thing. It's easier for you because of your family's reputation. I don't have that pedigree you have or others here do. I'm just some hot shot chef that was a pro wrestling fan who decided to get into the business. I don't know….maybe….
Suddenly the Rizzbot comes alive and Clem Smith interrupts.
Clementine Smith:
Whoa Whoa Whoa, I think the gym makes the signal on this a bit fuzzy but I better not be picking up quitting vibes. Pedigree nothing. You have to work your butt off to prove yourself to yourself first of all - and you sound like you’re getting pushed around. Push back.
Dane looked at the Rizzbot completely forgetting Clem was “there”. He looked towards the outside then took a deep breath.
Dane Mitchell:
I've never quit at anything in my life. I want this and I'm going to make it. I'll make damn sure next show there is a Dane Event!
He turns to Megan.
Dane Mitchell:
I'll be out there. You got yourself a corner guy
Clementine Smith:
Did he say ring girl?
Megan Smith:
Oh now there’s an idea. We don’t have any rounds though. Aliyah might get distracted.
Dane Mitchell:
I'm hungry for tomato soup and grilled cheese…
Dane walked away leaving virtual Clem with Megan
Megan Smith:
Must be a rainy day, Clem.
Clementine Smith:
Not here. It’s pretty darn sunny.
Megan Smith:
Lucky. I hope it’s sunny on Friday, I need a nice sunny day to reinvigorate myself for the match. Gotta rep the family. Oooh, I got a reply.
She then notices and almost skips her way out of the gym, leaving Clem to get close to the camera.
Clementine Smith:
Wait! There’s a new step in the gym…..
Clem says but Megan had disappeared around the corner to which she slumps back.
Clementine Smith:
I guess I’m Clembot Gymbro now. Until my battery dies…
The Gym
November 10th, 2023
7:55 AM
The scene opens with Aliyah Marshall sitting on the ring apron inside The Academy Gym. She glares at the camera filming what she has to say pertaining to her match with Megan Smith later on in the day.
Aliyah Marshall:
I’m not going to mince words; I am not a fan of what Megan Smith represents. No amount of my sister and Millie Smith being best friends is going to change my mind. Megan belongs at Hooters, not a pro wrestling ring. What does she have to offer anyway? She has a physical appearance most men (and some women) drool over. Put her in a magazine, she’ll sell. That’s my concern, Megan is the type who can sleep walk through the Academy, get offered a main roster contract, the higher ups in MWE will shove a Barbie like her down our throats. Women like me will need to work ten times harder to get the same opportunities Megan likely will get. Had to content with her ilk all my life. No one's gonna overlook me today. I won’t injure her, promise. But I will make one thing crystal clear, she doesn’t belong in the same ring with a killer like me. Period. That’s a wrap.
Singles Match
Aliyah Marshall VS Megan Smith
WINNER: Aliyah Marshall BY: Pinfall (Superkick), 9:55 |
Singles Match
Hannah Rae Callum VS Mackenzie
WINNER: Mackenzie BY: Pinfall (Springboard Moonsault), 9:29 |
Team Title Tag Team Match
Team Kanensson © (Deyanira Connolly & Jaime Idol) VS Team Noir (Bennett Chance & Dakota Kent)
WINNER: Team Kanensson (STILL TEAM CHAMPIONS) BY: Pinfall (Jumping Back Kick), 19:27 |