Post by Lissie Hope on Sept 3, 2019 17:46:27 GMT -5
Two Weeks Ago
Trinity Wrestling: Sin
8 | 20 | 2019
The hold is disengaged, and Claire kneels off to the side, trying to catch her breath. Persephone grabs her back and turns around to Alex, who connects with his Canadian Superkick, sending Persephone flying out of the ring!
Case
He just took her head off!
Alex Scott starts raising his arms to the crowd, and he screams out "I'M AWES--"
Trey
Holy crap!
"BLACK VEIL!"
Claire Hawkins connects with her rolling cutter, making the cover!
1...
2...
Case
That's it!
...3!!!
DING DING DING
ARCH ENEMY's "War Eternal" hits the speakers as Claire Hawkins raises her arms to the adoring crowd, relishing in a hard-fought victory in her first real action in Trinity Wrestling!
Case
I'll tell you what, Trey! That was a hell of a statement Claire made, and with her reputation, I could see her in the title picture in no time!
Trey
No doubt about it, Case. Claire Hawkins is one of the most established stars we've signed...
...but the lights go completely black for several seconds, the crowd fading to complete silence. On the big screen, a bit of static feed fades into a picture of a black rose.
Case
What the hell is this, Trey??
Trey
I haven't the slightest idea.
The strobe lights flicker with different shades of red before the lights turn back on, showing Claire Hawkins standing in the center of the ring with a wilted black rose lying at her feet! Claire picks up the rose and tosses it down to ringside as she leaves the ring, pissed the fuck off with the mind games someone is attempting to play with her!
Case
I don't know what that's supposed to symbolize, Trey, but it seems like Claire Hawkins might have to keep a watchful eye!
Trey
Someone's got it in for her, for sure.
One Week Ago
Trinity Wrestling: Sin
8 | 27 | 2019
As War Eternal winds down, Claire hops down from the ropes and obtains a microphone from one of the nearby ringside attendants that were on hand. With said microphone in hand, she methodically stalked about the inner circle of the ring until she came to an abrupt stop; crimson eyes locked squarely upon the designated hard camera.
Claire
Last week I stepped into a Trinity Wrestling ring one of three, but I exited the ring the ONE of three; the one that emerged victoriously despite the shrewd and dubious addition. Yet, I wasn't allowed to relish the moments after I drove Alex Scott's empty skull into the canvas; the veil of victory darker than oblivion. Instead, some misguided fool took it upon themselves to try and play a paltry game.
A black rose set upon the screen.
A wilted one set at my feet.
Really?
If that is the best that can be mustered then the mistakes you have made in life are going to pale in comparison to what I am going to do to you. For I am laying down the challenge; meet me in the center of this ring at the Big Time or I hunt your spineless rotting carcass down.
Make your choice admirer of mine, but be warned that no matter what you choose the end shall be the same.
You left in a disgustingly repulsive state upon the wretched ground you fall.
Case
Is she saying what I think she is saying?
Trey
Of course she is. Did you think someone calling themselves a Witch would do anything less?
The arena is buzzing with anticipation as the tension in the air is thick. Only about fifteen seconds have passed by but it seems like an eternity! But the house lights begin to dim and another image appears on the big screen!
Case
Last week, the black rose was wilting... and this time, it's blooming? What does this all mean, Trey??
Trey
I guess we're about to find out.
Claire Hawkins is starting to get aggravated now and just shakes her head in confusion and impatience. She mouths the words "what are you waiting for?" but is taken aback when a bouquet of black roses is thrown from someone at ringside, landing in the ring near her feet!
Case
Black roses symbolize death, Trey! Is this the message she's sending?
Trey
That Big Time will be Claire Hawkins funeral? It would be nice if we got a glimpse into who is doing this.
Claire grabs the bouquet of roses and shakes them all out, sending petals floating all over the ring. She is about ready to leave the ring, until...
I'm the baaaaaaaad guyyyyyy...
DUH!
Case
Nooo... this can't be!
Trey
Holy crap! It is!
"bad guy" by Billie Eilish floods the soundsystem and red and white pyros explode on the entrance ramp! The fans rise to their feet and begin tearing the roof off the arena as Lissie Hope emerges from behind the curtain to a chorus of cheers! In her hand she holds her most prized possession: Action Wrestling's All-In Briefcase.
Claire Hawkins nods her head up and down and licks her lips, begging for Lissie to come down to the ring! But Lissie has a microphone in her hand, waiting patiently for the crowd to die down!
Case
Wrestling fans everywhere saw Claire Hawkins and Lissie Hope compete in one of the biggest events of the year for Action just last week! The All-In briefcase was up for grabs and Lissie climbed the ladder and bested seven others to achieve the greatest accomplishment of her short career!
Trey
But the question on everyone's mind is 'what the hell is she doing here?' She certainly isn't cashing that baby in.
Case
Obviously there is some bad blood here and it's crossing federational lines! This is a huge coup for Trinity Wrestling!
Trey
Let's see what she has to say.
Lissie
Trinity Wrestling... how the hell are 'ya?
The fans roar with cheers.
Lissie
This is quite the upstart organization you've got over here, I must admit. I've been watching your shows, talking with the ladies behind the scenes, listening to blowhards like Duncan Aries and Terra Walker try to establish control over here -- chomping at the bit until the timing was right. Striking when the fire was stoked; when it burned the hottest. Seeing my old friend Claire here attempting to assert herself... and failing oh, so, spectacularly.
Claire looks just about ready to jump out the ring, but Lissie cautiously stays at the top of the entrance ramp.
Lissie
You were once-revered, Claire. A pioneer. A champion's champion. Yet here, you embarrass yourself in battle royals. You're an afterthought in the title pictures. You have no direction... no hope... but the worst thing you've done? You decided to team up with a rag-tag group of misfits -- again -- who couldn't buy relevance even if it was as cheap as your basic ass. Culture Shock... two wastes of space who's dicks I've already kicked in the dirt and that sad, pathetic joke of a hanger-on that somehow landed in this place as well -- how're the ribs, by the way, Slayer?
Lissie nods and grins at the front row fans who are listening and cheering to her every word.
Lissie
You chose them... over yourself. Over your achievements. Over your credibility. You abandoned your opportunity at being Miss All-In, walked out on a match you couldn't justify being in in the first place, and you made a mockery of this business that I care so deeply about -- and why? So you could make a statement? Nah, bitch. Not on my watch. This is my livelihood, Claire. I bleed for this. I perfect my craft... FOR THIS. And you? You shit on everything that I represent, and I don't take kindly to that... message. Time's up, Claire. Your message was received; loud and clear. And now? I'm here to collect.
Claire continues to challenge Lissie to enter the ring.
Lissie
You're a coward, Claire. Now... and forevermore.
The fans grow louder, and Claire grows angrier.
Lissie
You fucking choke-artist.
Un-mic'd, Claire screams "BRING YOUR ASS DOWN HERE!"
Lissie
You want me at The Big Time?
The fans are roaring at this point.
Lissie
You fucking got it.
"bad guy" hits the speakers again as Lissie Hope and Claire Hawkins continue to mouth words to each other.
Case
This Action Wrestling Showcase looks damn personal, Trey!
Trey
Lissie Hope certainly made a statement tonight, and I'm eager to see what she can do in a Trinity ring.
Case
A star-studded affair! One of the longest reigning AW Television Champions in history taking on Miss All-In... and it'll be live at Trinity’s Big Time in two weeks!