Post by Tatiana on Oct 9, 2022 11:41:17 GMT -5
A battle royal… And a championship battle royal at that to kick off the first Monday Night Clash in several weeks. This is a BIG deal, one that can’t be understated - and Seattle Washington is the epicenter of a CLASH that was as big, as grandiose and as star-studded as a Pay-Per-View. All Championships were on the line with Angelo and Kidsgrove headlining.
Oh… How about a chance to get a second crack at that big lumbering fuck, Odin Balfore and the CBS Championship?
Yeah, that sounds pretty good… Even if it was in a battle royal, the goal was all the same for Tatiana Jolee. Slay her eternal foe, maybe break a few more of his fingers - and of course, win her second championship here in AW
And so close to her 1-year anniversary mark of joining the roster, too.
“Man… What a year”
Jolee spoke in a subdued tone, sitting at a table in some downtown 50’s styled diner in the middle of the night. The local was ideal as far as a US show as Seattle was almost a sister city with Vancouver, both having similar culture and being in such close proximity. Also, this would mean that many of her friends and family from home would be able to travel to see the event in person.
“It’s not over”
Across from her sat the implacable Ruby Goldhirsh, who somehow always manages to look like she’s about to step out on a catwalk - even in the middle of the night in a foreign city, she was absolutely radiant drawing a few gazes from the late-night patrons.
“Not yet… Though, it hasn’t exactly been a highlight reel kind of season”
“It’s not how you start” She quips with a flash of those big eyes “But rather how you finish. And this battle royal is a big opportunity for us to get a bit of gold going into the last few months.”
Ideally, TJ would have wanted to be in the Main Event trying to get herself a little retribution on that scumbag, Gerrard Angelo. But so didn’t everyone else on the roster… And though the CBS Championship wasn’t the Television Title that she so coveted - it was still a big opportunity. And ending the year off with a championship was certainly better than ending it with a bruised ego and empty hands.
“You injured Balfore in the last fight… You proved that he’s not the God he thinks he is. But we need to be sharp out there… He’s not the most stable person in the building. And he may be looking to get a little revenge”
“Revenge? That dude threw me from the ring to the floor mats. I had to have Hope help me out of bed for three days after that”
Though Odin had registered a few broken fingers… And probably at least some undocumented damage to that shoulder and elbow - Tatiana walked away from that last match much worse for wear. To be honest, he kicked the crap out of her… And at the end of the day, retained the title. It would be foolish for her to try and claim some sort of victory because of a few broken fingers
“Well, the few weeks off came at an opportune time then”
“You think Callaway is still hot at me for talking shit and then making her eat it in our last match?”
Ruby chuckled, rolling her eyes as she took a sip of her diet coke. Alexandra Callaway was not the walkabout that TJ made her out to be in their last fight… She knew there must be some lingering bad blood, and in addition to Balfore - was probably fixing to dump TJ out of the match ASAP.
“She is always mad about something. Though, I’m not sure if she’s still obsessed with your last match. She’s so banal that she’s likely already assigned herself the Championship and thinks it’s a matter of putting in a shift at Clash to get it”
“Spoiled, entitled brat”
This was the lot of a person raised in luxury with a celebrity dad. It was a shame too… All that legacy… All that knowledge she could have gained and here she was - blindly following her own tail in a directionless visage of her own ego.
“Most of us would have killed to have an opportunity to grow up in her shoes. She should be a marquee name in this industry instead of a vapid pair of tits in over her head”
“Oaf… Slinging fire tonight, TJ”
“I’m just saying…”
“For my money, Lissie Hope is the biggest threat in this match. She is the most established name involved; she was just the number one contender to the top title… And she has a knack for popping up with wins in these sorts of matches”
TJ sighed… Her relationship with Lissie was a strained one as of late. Their last match was a barn burner and she took Lissie to the limit before being beaten by circumstance
“She’s gotta be HYPE for this thing… She kinda thinks she’s on Big Brother”
“She’s just trying to entertain everyone”
“Either way… You’re probably right. I mean it’s probably between her and Odin for who might be the biggest threat in this match. She and I have had somewhat of a falling out too…. Which makes things more complicated”
“It’s a combat sport, doll. People fall out all the time, you can’t let that play into your mind. Be logical, smart, and decisive. Lissie Hope is always a threat no matter what match she’s in. But you’ve taken all the big stars to the limit in this place, and they know it”
There was a difference between taking somebody to the limit and getting the result. And so far, she was the ‘almost’ girl here in AW.
The frustration was in the result… Tatiana could beat her peers in the mid card no problem. But when it comes to the top-level stars, she always comes up just short. Maybe that was a mental hurdle, a fault in confidence, or just her age that has stopped her just short of great things? But she knew that 2023 was going to have to be much better than 2022… Or else she might have to think about the R-word
Retirement… Not Redemption
“I need to stop being that plucky underdog and start being the ace I know I can be…”
“Clash is a good place to reestablish yourself”
“Who else is in this thing anyway?”
“A few new names, and a few who are dark horses. Kano, Marcus Collins, Brett Alpine…”
“Kano? Oh man… I hope he’s not the same guy from Mortal Kombat”
Ruby lets out a little laugh with a roll of her eyes
“FINISH HIM!”
She blurts out, drawing the attention from the rest of the patrons in the diner. In all seriousness - Kano was a pretty badass character in that game, and a pretty cool stage name for a wrestler… But it was to be seen if he could get that blood code sorted out in time for CLASH
“Anyone else?”
“Tony Savage is pretty established here and could prove to be a problem for us. And then there’s Roman Gunn… He’s got a 90’s porn name, but has a few tricks up his sleeve”
“Better up his sleeve rather than down his pant leg”
“Eww…”
Ruby scrunched her nose and made a playful dry heave
“Honestly, this is a battle royal… And these things rarely come down to skill. It’s usually dumb luck, good timing, or proper awareness that wins the day. We can’t do anything about the first two, but we can work on strategy”
“You’re not wrong…”
It would be foolhardy to focus on any one person or pretend that legacy will somehow play into the outcome of this match. Even the champion lacked the usual Champion’s advantage and was just as susceptible to a fluke as anyone else in the contest
“It’s the result and not the individual matchups that matter. I can’t focus on petty gripes, revenge, or even personal disdain. The only thing that really matters is walking out with the CBS Championship.”
“Though I think you’d definitely be one of the contestants if CBS did an AW version of big brother”
“What? Ugh… I don’t even watch TV.”
“No, but you definitely would be entertaining to watch in the testimonials”
“It’s because of my accent… isn’t it?”
“A little”
Ruby gestures with her fingers as they both chuckle… Maybe she was right?
No, not about the Reality TV thing… But about wiping the slate clean and trying to gain some gold to make 2022 end on a high spot. Maybe 2023 would bring her prosperity?
I suppose that’s a worry for another day…
What more could you possibly want?
Yeah, that sounds pretty good… Even if it was in a battle royal, the goal was all the same for Tatiana Jolee. Slay her eternal foe, maybe break a few more of his fingers - and of course, win her second championship here in AW
And so close to her 1-year anniversary mark of joining the roster, too.
“Man… What a year”
Jolee spoke in a subdued tone, sitting at a table in some downtown 50’s styled diner in the middle of the night. The local was ideal as far as a US show as Seattle was almost a sister city with Vancouver, both having similar culture and being in such close proximity. Also, this would mean that many of her friends and family from home would be able to travel to see the event in person.
“It’s not over”
Across from her sat the implacable Ruby Goldhirsh, who somehow always manages to look like she’s about to step out on a catwalk - even in the middle of the night in a foreign city, she was absolutely radiant drawing a few gazes from the late-night patrons.
“Not yet… Though, it hasn’t exactly been a highlight reel kind of season”
“It’s not how you start” She quips with a flash of those big eyes “But rather how you finish. And this battle royal is a big opportunity for us to get a bit of gold going into the last few months.”
Ideally, TJ would have wanted to be in the Main Event trying to get herself a little retribution on that scumbag, Gerrard Angelo. But so didn’t everyone else on the roster… And though the CBS Championship wasn’t the Television Title that she so coveted - it was still a big opportunity. And ending the year off with a championship was certainly better than ending it with a bruised ego and empty hands.
“You injured Balfore in the last fight… You proved that he’s not the God he thinks he is. But we need to be sharp out there… He’s not the most stable person in the building. And he may be looking to get a little revenge”
“Revenge? That dude threw me from the ring to the floor mats. I had to have Hope help me out of bed for three days after that”
Though Odin had registered a few broken fingers… And probably at least some undocumented damage to that shoulder and elbow - Tatiana walked away from that last match much worse for wear. To be honest, he kicked the crap out of her… And at the end of the day, retained the title. It would be foolish for her to try and claim some sort of victory because of a few broken fingers
“Well, the few weeks off came at an opportune time then”
“You think Callaway is still hot at me for talking shit and then making her eat it in our last match?”
Ruby chuckled, rolling her eyes as she took a sip of her diet coke. Alexandra Callaway was not the walkabout that TJ made her out to be in their last fight… She knew there must be some lingering bad blood, and in addition to Balfore - was probably fixing to dump TJ out of the match ASAP.
“She is always mad about something. Though, I’m not sure if she’s still obsessed with your last match. She’s so banal that she’s likely already assigned herself the Championship and thinks it’s a matter of putting in a shift at Clash to get it”
“Spoiled, entitled brat”
This was the lot of a person raised in luxury with a celebrity dad. It was a shame too… All that legacy… All that knowledge she could have gained and here she was - blindly following her own tail in a directionless visage of her own ego.
“Most of us would have killed to have an opportunity to grow up in her shoes. She should be a marquee name in this industry instead of a vapid pair of tits in over her head”
“Oaf… Slinging fire tonight, TJ”
“I’m just saying…”
“For my money, Lissie Hope is the biggest threat in this match. She is the most established name involved; she was just the number one contender to the top title… And she has a knack for popping up with wins in these sorts of matches”
TJ sighed… Her relationship with Lissie was a strained one as of late. Their last match was a barn burner and she took Lissie to the limit before being beaten by circumstance
And Lissie’s skill… If we’re honest.
“She’s gotta be HYPE for this thing… She kinda thinks she’s on Big Brother”
“She’s just trying to entertain everyone”
“Either way… You’re probably right. I mean it’s probably between her and Odin for who might be the biggest threat in this match. She and I have had somewhat of a falling out too…. Which makes things more complicated”
“It’s a combat sport, doll. People fall out all the time, you can’t let that play into your mind. Be logical, smart, and decisive. Lissie Hope is always a threat no matter what match she’s in. But you’ve taken all the big stars to the limit in this place, and they know it”
There was a difference between taking somebody to the limit and getting the result. And so far, she was the ‘almost’ girl here in AW.
Almost win the U.S Title
Almost win the TV Title
Almost beat this guy
Almost beat that girl
The frustration was in the result… Tatiana could beat her peers in the mid card no problem. But when it comes to the top-level stars, she always comes up just short. Maybe that was a mental hurdle, a fault in confidence, or just her age that has stopped her just short of great things? But she knew that 2023 was going to have to be much better than 2022… Or else she might have to think about the R-word
Retirement… Not Redemption
“I need to stop being that plucky underdog and start being the ace I know I can be…”
“Clash is a good place to reestablish yourself”
“Who else is in this thing anyway?”
“A few new names, and a few who are dark horses. Kano, Marcus Collins, Brett Alpine…”
“Kano? Oh man… I hope he’s not the same guy from Mortal Kombat”
Ruby lets out a little laugh with a roll of her eyes
“FINISH HIM!”
She blurts out, drawing the attention from the rest of the patrons in the diner. In all seriousness - Kano was a pretty badass character in that game, and a pretty cool stage name for a wrestler… But it was to be seen if he could get that blood code sorted out in time for CLASH
“Anyone else?”
“Tony Savage is pretty established here and could prove to be a problem for us. And then there’s Roman Gunn… He’s got a 90’s porn name, but has a few tricks up his sleeve”
“Better up his sleeve rather than down his pant leg”
“Eww…”
Ruby scrunched her nose and made a playful dry heave
“Honestly, this is a battle royal… And these things rarely come down to skill. It’s usually dumb luck, good timing, or proper awareness that wins the day. We can’t do anything about the first two, but we can work on strategy”
“You’re not wrong…”
It would be foolhardy to focus on any one person or pretend that legacy will somehow play into the outcome of this match. Even the champion lacked the usual Champion’s advantage and was just as susceptible to a fluke as anyone else in the contest
“It’s the result and not the individual matchups that matter. I can’t focus on petty gripes, revenge, or even personal disdain. The only thing that really matters is walking out with the CBS Championship.”
“Though I think you’d definitely be one of the contestants if CBS did an AW version of big brother”
“What? Ugh… I don’t even watch TV.”
“No, but you definitely would be entertaining to watch in the testimonials”
“It’s because of my accent… isn’t it?”
“A little”
Ruby gestures with her fingers as they both chuckle… Maybe she was right?
No, not about the Reality TV thing… But about wiping the slate clean and trying to gain some gold to make 2022 end on a high spot. Maybe 2023 would bring her prosperity?
I suppose that’s a worry for another day…
