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Post by The Search on Jul 16, 2021 1:52:30 GMT -5
The Search Season 1 Episode 3 7/23/21 Challenge: 3 Words (400 words MAX!!)Last week, competitors showed off their shoot chops. Now we turn the difficulty up to eleven. This is going to require some creativity as this week, your challenge is to take three words randomly selected by host Ethan Miller and use each of them in your promo. The words you must use are: Cookie, Lake, Baseball. Best of luck!
OOC Notes:-Competitors will NOT be wrestling against each other in kayfabe...YET.-Roleplay by responding IN THIS THREAD! Do NOT post to the roleplay board or make a separate post!-At the end of the roleplay window, this account will be the last response in this thread to to close off roleplaying and end this weeks challenge.-AW checks the word counts of each roleplay with wordcounter.net and it is the ONLY tool we use to check word count. All roleplayers should use this as well!DEADLINE:THURSDAY, JULY 22nd. 11:59PM aka midnight Eastern Standard Time.Who Is Still In The Competition?Daniel DavisMadeline WhittneyBozoKazim MeunierAphriya Adler-WardLewis Chad PinkstonMathew KnoxDiego Tesoro
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Post by Kazim Meunier on Jul 19, 2021 6:16:06 GMT -5
Kazim Meunier was enjoying a day out in America.
Monsieur Ethan Miller, heir apparent to the Miller Lite empire has set us challenge this time.
The production crew member filming him, passed on important information to Kazim
What do you mean he’s not the heir?
Kazim had a perplexed expression across his face.
I wearing a Michael Jordan Bulls jersey because he is legend. I also wearing a New York Yankees BASEBALL cap. Chicago and New York big sports rivalry cannot show support of both teams?
Kazim laughed.
I am French, I didn’t know.
He smiled.
What I do know is that Daniel Davis, Madeline Whittney, Bozo, Aphriya Adler-Ward, Lewis Chad Pinkston, Matthew Knox and Diego Tesoro remain in The Search. For this is the way the biscuit goes?
There was something off about his statement, until an imaginary lightbulb glowed over his head.
Wrong wording. For that is the way the COOKIE crumbles. So here I am, enjoying a glorious day out in the park, with a beautiful LAKE view in the distance. I am ready for whatever, whenever, come rain or shine.
No chance of rain in this climate, it was a mega scorcher.
Ethan Miller, not the Miller Lite heir said on show last week he like stank face that comes from hard hitting promo work. Stank face? No understand, what color is stank? Is this a racial undertone? Also who are we meant to hit? Show manager make clear we not wrestle yet, so why we hit? More head swinging than when Psyduck think???
Kazim put his hands over his head, confused.
Daniel Davis I drown you in the lake. Madeline Whittney I blend you in the cookie. Bozo I swing you out of circus with baseball bat. Aphriya Adler-Ward I take you office to see drowning of Daniel in lake. Lewis Chad Pinkston I give you Madeline cookie to eat. Matthew Knox no lake, cookie, or baseball for you because you and Diego Tesoro can shove head in the lake, also drown?
Kazim wondered if that met the remit of what he was being asked to do.
Is that hard hitting? Will this make everyone get strange color stank face? I wait to find out. For now, I enjoy day out in America.
He then gave a thumbs up, before departing out of view of the camera to end the scene.
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Post by Lewis Chad Pinkston on Jul 19, 2021 13:32:16 GMT -5
**~~**Our valiant hero is seen walking through a forest. A lovely redhead walking a few feet in front of him. He pulls out his phone and quickly presses the record button.**~~** Lewis: Sup Tik Tok land? It’s ya boi, Big LC out here doin’ big thangs. Week Three of The Search is upon us, and while we haven’t fought yet…. I have a feeling it’s right down the line. And I’m Ready.
**~~**Lewis’ eyes are glossy and slightly bloodshot as he continues.**~~** Lewis: I guess it’s time for me to start upping my game, right? Like I see the rest of you that are left and think… wow..This whole competition is a sea of mediocrity. Well maybe not a sea…**~~**The redhead giggles and says something inaudible to the phone.**~~** Lewis: Right you are. It’s more like I’m, Jason Voorhees and y’all are the non-virginal counselors of Camp Crystal Lake. Or maybe y’all are virginal. Who Knows? You’re all standing across from me, looking at me as if I’m nothing. I’m not going to lie… none of you strike me as someone who is in the lineup of Murderers' Row. Oh you don’t get that reference? I guess that’s a foul ball on my part.**~~**Lewis stares blankly at the camera.**~~** Lewis: It’s a baseball reference, god don’t you idiots get it? Jesus Christ. I’m not even trying. I’m out here in Tennessee, hanging out with this lovely woman, and I’ve got to worry about some show that promised fighting? And what have we gotten? Not that. It’s like when I order food, sure it eventually shows up, but it’s never quite right.
**~~**Once again the voice is heard off camera.**~~** Lewis: Like when I place my big ass order of Tagalongs, only to be given Thin Mints. Like they are good, but it’s just not the same. Much like us in this competition. We are not alike. I’m like the Oreo, and y’all are Hydrox. Sure you went to market first, but I’ve perfected the perfect balance of creme and cookie. You aren’t on my level. Just acknowledge it and we can all move on with our lives…. Speaking of…
**~~**Lewis’ hand is grabbed, as the camera shakes wildly. With one last glimpse of Lewis’ face.**~~** Lewis: Make sure to hit that like and subscribe button. And as always…. FUCK Matt Knox… that fucking bitch. Fade To Black.
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Post by mattknox on Jul 20, 2021 2:16:57 GMT -5
“Residency has been an odd adjustment since I came back. I used to time my life by the legs of tours. Spring on the Great Lakes. Baseball season in the Southeast. And a snowless, sunny Christmas in the Southwest.”
The feed comes on to reveal a much more laid back Matt Knox seated in the interior of his ‘72 Jaguar XJ12.
“But now, I spend my days mulching in the desert for Uprising, until The Search lets me get in the ring with whoever sticks around at the time. But we’re not there yet, are we? Where ARE we though? A few contestants lighter, and with a more focused view of the field. I did call it though, to my MODEST credit that we’d get a basic ass age crack thrown at me. And it was by that BASIC wee bitch LC whatthefuckeever. So, hey son. Want a cookie?”
Matthew lifts an invisible cookie to the camera, before dropping the hand like so much deadweight and leaning back into the tan leather seat, a smile on his face. He clears his throat before continuing.
“As for the rest of you, here we are right? Another dose of the same medicine. Harsh words, a little bit of an edge and some fuel to the fire for the actual in ring part of this which they SWEAR is coming. Just not soon enough. I don’t like inaction, and as good of a speaker as I am? This is getting boring. So I implore you, faceless suits running our lives, running this ‘search’” he goes as far as making the finger quotations before adjusting in his seat, and staring into the lens.
“Let us loose. Call a ref, put us in the ring and let our violence scream louder than any of these pointless self serving promos ever could. Let LC test his theory long enough for me to make him my bitch, before moving on to the actual competition here.”
“Until then...I’ll wait with baited breath, and thinning patience.”
His hand engulfs the shot a split second before the feed goes dead.
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Bozo
Professional Wrestler
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Post by Bozo on Jul 21, 2021 18:25:49 GMT -5
My life was always up and down, right? It's not like my bad luck just happened when my fiance decided to leave my stupid ass and go fuck the neighbor and take my house. Nah, I remember when my dad took me to a baseball game. We sat down, he gave me a lemonade and a pretzel. He got up cause he said he wanted to get a beer. I don't know how many innings it was before I decided to get up and go look for him and that's when I found him making out with some woman that I've never seen before. I never told my mom but I knew then my life was just a giant piece of shit just like my dad.
You want to know more? That's too bad. I'm not going to tell you the story of where we were supposed to go camping but he worked late and my mom took pills cause she assumed he was sleeping at some bitch's house, and I'm not going to tell you the trip to the lake where my dad got so drunk he passed out in the god damn canoe and I had to row us back to shore as a 14 year old. I'm not going to tell you any of those stories because you don't deserve SHIT FROM ME!Bozo throws the near empty bottle of Jack Daniels against the brick wall behind him.You know what you deserve? To be punished and beaten down like how life just beats me down. Sure, I can blame everyone around me for being a piece of shit but it's me. It's always going to be me. I deserve THIS. Maybe I did something in my past life, maybe I was a demon child, who the hell knows! Either way, I'm living exactly how I'm supposed to. I wake up, I drink my soul away and then I walk outside and plan to crush all of you that stand in my way. Bozo grabs something off a small table.You all remind me of this chocolate chip cookie.
Bozo crumbles it within his grasp.I'm insecure, I'm soft.. but all of you are just as fragile as this cookie and when The Search is all done, you all will FEEL the life I live. Welcome to the circus, it's time you meet the clown.Hhahahahahahaahhaahaha
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Post by Diego Tesoro on Jul 21, 2021 18:45:35 GMT -5
Man, what is this challenge? This is stupidito. You bunch of little perros barking around Ethan and Action Wrestling like little doggies! You want me to talk about baseball? I'm a homerun, I'm a grandslam and everyone here is on the bench cause you're not as important as me. I'm Diego Tesoro so why would I bow down to you, Ethan? You come over here and make me talk about a lake. I should drown you in a lake. I should hold your little head under the water and listen to you peep peep peep trying to get up but no, I won't let you get up. I'm Diego Tesoro, you little perro, there is nothing you can do to me.
Es una broma, Ethan? You kidding me?!
Who are you? Half of you don't even have cars like me. I have a 1966 Ford hotrod custom made just for me, my father wanted it but I'll never give it to him. Some of you, show up in the rental cars this competition gives you. Matt Knox better than me? Que demonios!? Matt Knox es una broma sin gracia y solo yo me río porque no es nadie. I laugh in your face, Matt Knox. You want a cookie? Hmm, little perro you want a little cookie treat? Come here boy. Hahah, you make me laugh, Knox you're a nobody fool!
I'm the wealthiest man in Action Wrestling and I haven't even signed your dumb contract yet but when I do and I become Champion, everyone will have to bow down to me. I want you all the bow down to me for winning the Search and becoming Champion. I'm Diego Tesoro, and Ethan you watch what you say to me because you're lucky I'm not legally allowed to chop you down to size!
El oro del campeonato es mi destino!
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Post by Aphriya Adler on Jul 22, 2021 4:09:55 GMT -5
“Three words spell the game, the challenge for us here on The Search huh? Those three words are what? Wait. Don’t tell me.”She is heard before the screen reveals her, her being Aphriya Adler-Ward. Just her at first, no background, no framing. Nothing. Just the young blonde beauty.“Be creative. Let it settle. Be patient. Let it breathe is what they say.”She moves and backs away from the camera revealing a beautiful backdrop of rolling hills right into mountain peaks. It is also revealed that she is in a boat on a body of water.“I am home so to speak, ladies and gents of The Search. I set out on a little rest and relaxation voyage on my boat, out here on Dogwood Lake. For those keeping track of the show, that is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.”She pauses and pushes her shades back up her nose and looks around for a moment. A slight breeze picking up her blonde strands making them dance.“We lost a few contestants last week. Oh well for them. They were asked to step up or shut up and it seemed they shut up, literally. Not little Pinky boy though. He was still mouthing off. But what will he do now? His crush has been eliminated. Maybe you should learn to bake Pinky and whip MINNIE up some cookies. Or just one because I think that is all your brain could muster.”Again Aphriya pauses with a smile. She then reaches for something out of sight. In a quick slash, she brings whatever it was back, it looks to be a really beat up ball of some sort.“Well the vet is also alive and kicking. Seeing him it looks a lot like this baseball here. Wait. Is this a baseball? Hmmmmm?”She shrugs and then tosses it out into the calm water.“Matt, you’ve lived the wrestling life. You even accomplished some stuff. You’re a baseball, taken over by Kujo. Time to hang them boots up and let the young ones take a stab at it.”Another quick little pause.“Rich boys. French boys. Cocky boys. Drunk clowns. Where will the insanity stop and true competition begin? Only time will tell that tale. But know that I’m not done yet.”
She winks with a smile, slides her shades off then disappears into the water. The frame spins into black.
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Post by avantgarde on Jul 22, 2021 22:36:49 GMT -5
We open on one of Central Park’s most popular locations, Bethesda Terrace. Tourists mill about, taking photos. Out of the crowd steps Madeline Whittney, an easel and canvas under one arm and a backpack over her shoulder.
Madeline walks down to the fountain, which faces a lake. Madeline sets her backpack down and takes out a foldable stool. She puts her easel and canvas down in front of the stool, then moves over to a stone bench, directly across from her easel.
“In my previous explorations in art, I always found still life landscapes to be unbearably boring. However, with this week’s rather unorthodox challenge, I thought such an exercise would be fitting.”
Madeline reaches back into the backpack, pulling out a cookie. She takes a bite, then sets it down on the bench
“So far in The Search, I have received nothing but praise from our judge, Spencer Adams. It’s truly been gratifying to see my work finally receive recognition. Yet, it’s not enough. I hunger for more than just a mere treat and a pat on the head. I will settle for no less than complete annihilation of my competition. Best be prepared, for before I leave I will feast upon my competition."
Madeline gives a small smile as she reaches into her backpack, taking out a baseball and a mug. She tosses the baseball absentmindedly before setting it down in the mug, then leans the cookie against the mug.
“New York City has a remarkable share in the national pastime of baseball. Many the world over cheer on the Yankees, one of the world’s most successful and prestigious sport teams. Personally, though, I’m a fan of the Mets, perhaps for what they represent. The Mets do not have the same legacy or stardom as the Yankees. Their history is one full of disappointment as of recently. But there are bright spots, points that inspire hope for a glorious future. My story is not far off. To put it another way? If the Search is the Home Run Derby, I’m Pete Alonso. Nothing but dingers.”
Madeline walks back to her easel and stool. She sits down, takes out a paint brush, poised to begin. Then, she shrugs, getting up.
“An artist does not compromise herself to fit the needs of the populace. If they do not appreciate my glory… then so be it.”
She walks away, smiling.
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Post by Daniel Davis on Jul 22, 2021 22:51:47 GMT -5
Fade in.
We find Danny Davis, sitting in the stands of a recreational league baseball game, a few visitors here and there but none too crowded, and he himself very visibly alone.
"Baseball and the ol' A-Dub got a few things in common, don't you think? Got your superstars being paid the big bucks, your middling players fighting their way to the top, and us in The Search, basically the rookie league trying to get recognized and get ourselves a contract. Same diamond, err-square too, ain't it?
"First base. You made contact, just barely safe, but you still got a long way before it counts for anything. Ain't that right, Kazim? Finally showing up, barely opening your mouth on the right subject instead of the introduction we were owed a long time ago, and managed to save your spot in this competition, acting like you should get a cookie. Maybe one day you'll swing a big enough bat, but this ain't it.
"Second base. Finally somewhere, in scoring position for someone else to play a supporting role, but you still ain't able to do it all by yourself. Y'all're the guys who've been teetering in this for too damned long and never swung for the fences stuck waiting for something big to happen so that maybe you can call yourselves safe and say you got somewhere. Knox. Diego. Aphriya. This is where y'all fall.
"Third base. So close you can taste it. But so very far. The ones who might just make it somewhere, but not without a good base coach to tell them when to take off. Maybe original, or maybe inspirational, you decide where you fall. Madeline. Pinkston. Consider yourselves frontrunners, but realize that 90 feet still is a lot of ground to cover.
"Home. A ball over the fence, into the lake, into the bleachers, out of the park, or whatever the like. The big hitters who are the success stories and the legends upon which to build. And we all know that we'll only have one homerun in this challenge, one title shot on lock. And you're looking at him.
"And no, I didn't forget Bozo. He's just on the end of the bench after striking out. But that's a discussion for if he somehow miraculously survives another week."
Danny waves as the camera pans onto the field, following the crack of a bat.
Fade out.
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Post by The Search on Jul 23, 2021 23:29:59 GMT -5
Intro
Last week, eleven competitors duked it out in a freestyle shoot battle for the ages.
Some stepped up, others did not.
In the end, THREE competitors were sent home.
With eight remaining, this week’s challenge sees the field trying their hand with more specific instructions..
Who will make it through?
This is…
THE SEARCH
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Post by The Search on Jul 23, 2021 23:34:32 GMT -5
Breakdown
We open inside the training facility where the top eight are all in their familiar lineup formation. Diego Tesoro.
Matthew Knox.
Lewis Chad Pinkston.
Aphriya Adler-Ward.
Kazim Meunier.
Bozo.
Madeline Whittney.
Daniel Davis.Ethan Miller: Ladies and gentlemen, we’re here. Week THREE of The Search.
EM is donning his usual attire and having a glance over the field. Ethan Miller: Last time we were here, you were asked to give us your best shoot promo. Many of you answered the call, but there were three who didn’t and were forced to leave their boots in the ring and walk out that door.EM is handed the usual envelope and the camera zooms in on the AW logo on the front of it. Ethan Miller: This week, the challenge given to you was a bit more tricky. You were to use the words “cookie”, “baseball”, and “lake” in your promos and ALL of you managed to successfully deliver on that and you all deserve credit for those efforts. As you’ve probably guessed by now, I have in my hands another round of feedback from our resident critic, Spencer Adams. So, without any further ado...
EM opens the envelope and pulls out the sheet inside before taking another extended look over the line of eight. “Kazim, there’s improvement here. You’re giving me more personality this time out with some solidly clever lines. Your usage of the three words was solid in its own right, well incorporated in a way that flowed and wasn’t too clunky. I still don’t think this is where your ceiling is, but it’s an upward trend for you. Reincorporating the words multiple times was a solid strategy as well. I think the biggest plus is that you didn’t run from a challenge that to some, may feel a bit restricting. Good on you.”
Kazim contorts his face to resemble the PogChamp emote. “LC, some fun lines in here. Another solid response to this week’s challenge. At this point, I feel we have a good idea of what we’re getting from you which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Your style feels signature and that’s great. The intensity you showed in the end with your callout towards Knox showed us a sneak peek of your versatility. The one note I have for you is to keep working on tightening up some of those transitions from line to line. At times, this did feel just a bit like rambling. Enjoyable rambling, but rambling nonetheless.”LC looks at the camera and mouths the words “It’s what I do best.” “Knox, crazy to see a veteran continue to improve week after week the way you are. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? I thought your approach of frontloading the three words and using your remaining camera time to cut the promo your way was really cool. Your message remains clear and so does your delivery of said message. Hopefully they do get you guys in the ring sooner rather than later. I know I would love to see you and LC get that chance to go at each other! No criticisms here on the promo piece. This was 10/10.”Matt Knox looks down at the imaginary watch on his wrist, showing both his lack of patience and confidence in his situation. “Bozo, your promo was personal, maybe a little too much depending on who you ask. Your storytelling remains vivid and unique. Do I think you’re putting out the best promos in this competition to this point? No. Am I consistently entertained and finding myself wanting to watch more of whatever it is you’re doing? Absolutely. I’m curious to see how you adapt to any potential future challenges that would force you out of this comfort zone where you tell your tales of self pity. Make sure to flip that switch from low to high when the time comes.”Bozo stumbles to the ground and sorta just lays there for a bit. “Diego, your content this week wasn’t terrible on its face, but the focus and approach felt like a swing and a miss. There are seven other competitors in this thing with you and Ethan Miller isn’t one of them. You spent the bulk of your camera time on someone you are not and will never compete against. That much fixation on something not quite relevant to your situation and the challenge at hand just doesn’t work for me. The promo itself was fine, but that repetition did sneak in there in the second half. If you were to make it to next week, I’d consider getting your head out of your ass and addressing what you’re actually supposed to.”
Diego starts cursing out Ethan in Spanish, but the host pays him no mind. “Aphriya, I’ll start with what I liked. Your confidence and flow have improved leaps and bounds in just a few weeks here. That’s great. You took the word lake and did a great job of using it as a stage setter and had a fun way of adding “cookie” into the mix as well. The first baseball line stuck out as being just a little awkward, but overall a fine promo. Not much else to say, because I think you are taking the advice and utilizing it to keep yourself looking strong in the competition.”
Aphriya looks ahead and points a finger down at the ground in front of her. “Madeline, you just continue to shine. Your promo work feels as comfortable as any and as punchy as any. You make it clear that my positive feedback isn’t enough for you, that you want more. If I were to bet on it, I’d say you WILL get more. It’s still early in this thing, but what I’m looking at is a future AW superstar. If you were to manage to win it all, AW would be getting one Hell of a contender. If you don’t, the front office would almost certainly have to sign you anyways. Here is one of this week’s strongest promos, just as your promo last week was one of the strongest. You’re making people learn the name.”
She smirks and raises her hands in front of her face in the shape of a camera, mimicking a shot. “Daniel, another big showing from you here. Taking one of the words given to you and making it the greater metaphor for your entire promo feels both obvious and genius. Once again, your words are punchy and the way that you delivered them was just money. Another week passes and here I am with zero to critique you on. Great job.”
Daniel leans down, pulling the laces on his boots tighter while he glances ahead. EM nods with another look over the lineup in front of him. Ethan Miller: The promos are in and our resident pro has given his thoughts which means there’s only one thing left to do. We are about to take this competition and cut it down one more name...when we return!
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Post by The Search on Jul 23, 2021 23:36:49 GMT -5
Reveal
The camera brings us back to the inside of the gym where eight contestants maintain their stances. We get shots of each one and then return to Ethan centered in front of them. Ethan Miller: It’s that time, unfortunately. Everyone showed up and did their thing, but somebody has to go home. That somebody is...
Suspense builds on itself as we continue with shots of the contestants. Ethan Miller: Diego.
The tension reaches its climax as the camera settles in on Diego Tesoro. Ethan Miller: It is the end of the road for you, my friend. Diego Tesoro: Are you kidding me?! I’m the best talent on this show! Hell, I’m the best talent on this planet! The clown can’t even stand up straight! Ethan Miller: Votes came in from Spencer Adams and his panel of secret judges and your fate has been decided. Please remove your boots and place them in the center of the ring.Diego spits towards EM and storms off through the door, hollering as he does. Diego Tesoro: This is far from over, perro! Ethan Miller: That means-
The door slams shut, temporarily cutting off Ethan. Ethan Miller: We’re down to seven. Kazim, LC, Knox, Bozo, Aphriya, Madeline, and Daniel. You have all survived another challenge. One of you will be our eventual winner and next week, we thin the field out even more. Who will make it through? Find out next time on THE SEARCH!
The camera zooms out and shows Ethan and the remaining seven as the show fades away.
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