Post by Sam Kidsgrove on Mar 28, 2021 11:47:39 GMT -5
Golden Globes - The Challenge
By: S Kidsgrove
Written by: S Kidsgrove
JOHNSON
You know why you are here Mr Kidsgrove?
KIDSGROVE
I have a feeling.
JOHNSON
For the record, you are here for bringing disrepute to the Golden Globe awards. We are not some two bit operation like the Academy guys. Under my watch we keep a tight ship and our awards are prestigious, they are not to be bartered about or used as some cheap stunt. Do you understand me?
KIDSGROVE
Yeah I thought that’d be your problem. C’mon sweetness let’s go.
JOHNSON
What are you doing? This meeting isn’t over. I demand an explanation for your stunt!
KIDSGROVE
No, Mr Johnson, you don’t. You want control. Your office fills my inbox more than any office I have any dealings with suggesting I use this more often, you wanted me to go on Oprah just last week with the statue in some sort of fellatio to your office. Hell I had an email from your secretary about an hour before you called me in here to discuss promoting the award at a dog show in Tucson. You have absolutely no problems using this for exposure, you just don’t like what I’m doing with it.
JOHNSON
No actually. No I don’t. You’re insulting us by finding the award worthless enough that you’re willing to put it up in a fight against others like some sort of trinket. It’s tasteless.
KIDSGROVE
Is that what you think?
JOHNSON
Yeah, it’s what most of the HFPA think.
KIDSGROVE
Well, Tom. That’s not what’s happening at all. When have I ever even remotely led you believe I don’t care about these awards? These awards mean something to me and the people who want to be inspired by my work, they are validation in the hours upon hours of blood, sweat and tears I put into every single project I do. They represent the sacrifices I make and the idea that with a little bit of hard work, even an absolute nobody from the UK can come here and make it. They represent aspiration and freedom for millions of people who look up to me to see what can be done, so they can get a better life for themselves.
You see I’m not Der Metzger, I will put my most prized possessions on the line at every Pay Per View. I will represent the people as their champion, as a fighting champion even if I have the chance to face off against 5 others in a chamber match. They expect it of me, they expect it of anyone to hold that Championship. It represents America, it represents the American dream, it represents everything I do and this Golden Globe award is my own personal reminder that I have a responsibility to everyone to work harder and represent the people, American Champion or not.
So I’m sorry if you think I don’t care, but if you had bothered to check anything about what I'm about you would have known this before you dragged my ass all the way here when I’m supposed to be in training for the fight in Phoenix against Max.
JOHNSON
I. I didn’t think.
KIDSGROVE
No, that’s the problem with people like you Tom, you don’t think. You just jump straight to conclusions, you automatically assume the worst and you don’t know any better. You look at the situation, make a snap judgement without even getting in touch and go straight to the negative. You need to take a step back sometimes and actually think before running your mouth. There’s no difference between you, Max Daemon and Trudy Linbergh right now.
JOHNSON
Hey!
KIDSGROVE
What? It’s true. You’re the same. They also took one look at the situation, came to the completely wrong conclusion and threw a shit fit. If Trudy had bothered to check why Zooey couldn’t make the PETA advertisements she would have realised that Zooey was double booked with the President of the United States, had twice offered alternative dates that still would have hit their launch window AND suggested she would donate 50% more to the cause this year as a way of saying sorry. But no, Trudy is that kind of person who doesn’t get what she wants immediately so automatically kicks off, thinking the worst of people. Then to compound that she basically insults Zooey by calling in question her morals? How long have you been a vegan now sweetness?
DESCHANEL
Like, forever? I think I was something like 8. I dunno exactly. But you know, screw Trudy. She’s everything that’s wrong with PETA to be honest. It’s a great organisation that’s basically there to help a really good cause, but when you have people like that involved? It just, well it just frustrates the hell out of me you know?
KIDSGROVE
Yeah I know, but you know, we’ll show them on Sunday, right?
DESCHANEL
Damn right.
KIDSGROVE
So yeah Tom, you really need to think before you run your mouth. I do not want to denigrate the Golden Globes, I am actually enhancing it and making it the premier award you can get. It represents everything America represents and I wouldn’t do this if I wasn’t attached to it. But you know, next time you wanna just assume the worst, I suggest you subscribe to the AW network and watch just what we do to Max and Trudy, then you might have second thoughts.
FADE TO
DESCHANEL
For God’s sake!
KIDSGROVE
What is it? Has Emily had a relapse?
DESCHANEL
No, no, nothing like that.
KIDSGROVE
They’re kidding right? How the fuck have they come to that conclusion? Did they even see what happened?
DESCHANEL
Apparently not.
KIDSGROVE
Can you appeal?
DESCHANEL
I don’t actually know, I’ve never had anything like this before.
KIDSGROVE
Fuckin’ Trudy and Max. How can they stand up and say you assaulted her and get PETA to literally cancel your membership and all ties with you when she challenged you to an official match? It makes absolutely no sense!
DESCHANEL
It’s beyond me, it really is. I knew they could stoop, but I didn’t realise how dirty they could go. I’ve been active in PETA since I was 12. This is just.
KIDSGROVE
Yeah, I know. I’ve got some friends who do a lot of donations and have a lot of pull at PETA, I could.
DESCHANEL
No, no, let’s not go down that road. I don’t wanna deprive them of money, it’s not the organisation’s fault, it’s her. Besides you shouldn’t even be thinking of this!
KIDSGROVE
Can’t help it, I’m a guy we pretty much go straight into problem solving mode.
DESCHANEL
That’s not the point! Thinking about depriving a charity of money? What’s wrong with you? In this house we don’t let the helpless suffer, you remember that, right?
KIDSGROVE
Sorry, old habit. Cancel culture is real. What are we gonna do?
DESCHANEL
I dunno, I’ll think of something.
KIDSGROVE
Until then I’m just gonna take my frustration out on Max’s stupid fucking face.
DESCHANEL
Excuse me?
KIDSGROVE
I was being restrained in the meeting with Tom, but I’m serious. I’m gonna take everything out on him. I know you can defend yourself and you shouldn’t be worried about Max Daemon of all people but as soon as he put his hands on you, that made it personal. I was just looking at elevating a division here, representing the unrepresented because of Der Metzger thinking he was bigger than the people he serves but now? Now he’s put his hands on you and instigated a fight? Well as soon as I saw that I wanted to reach into his chest and pull out that heart then smash it over his head. I am so angry with him.
Why does a guy like that think it’s acceptable to lay hands on a woman? A scheduled match 1v1 is one thing but when he literally had no reason to do it? No, sorry that’s unacceptable to me. For that he’s gonna pay, for that I’m going to come at him harder than I went at Dandy, I’m going to go at him more viciously than Harrison. I’m gonna eviscerate the limp dicked simp and make him realise that he made a massive mistake. Being in with a local Russian mob and PETA doesn’t give him the right to do what he wants, the entitled little shit.
Max needs to learn his place, he’s been here long enough by now to realise that AW isn’t one of these random Carnival feds that he’s been able to throw his weight around in, with threats of shakedowns by the mob, nor is it Deter Falls where it’s run by some fuckin’ Yakuza.
No, this place is much more dangerous than that.
We don’t play games here in AW, I have helped build a company that takes pride in what it does, I helped build a company that does not take fools kindly and the competitors here are way more deadly than any Yakuza, way more skilled than any carnival fed and way more ambitious than the can ever dream of. Sure he came to the company, made a splash, won the pure title, but what happened as soon as he came up against some of the big boys in this place? Yeah he got his arm ripped out of his socket by Zmac and was the first eliminated in his title defence at Revolution. A 91 day title reign, just disappeared up in smoke, just like that because he finally hit his ceiling and faced off against two of the biggest stars we have to offer and was found wanting.
Maybe this is why he’s got little man syndrome and is a cuck to Trudy while simultaneously trying to be physical with a woman he thinks he can bully around. He’s realised that years of being on the run from some guys who are really good at karaoke just makes him a husk of a man and he has to hide that by being an ass to people, being misogynist and completely devoid of any decency.
DESCHANEL
I could have had him you know? I was ready to kick his ass before you came in. I mean I’m grateful and all because you have my back but to be honest, I wasn’t even slightly scared. I see how he looks at Trudy, that guy isn’t really a man. He doesn’t know what it is like to fight for what he loves or be passionate about a cause. I feel sorry for him in a way, how does a guy get like that?
KIDSGROVE
You women have very powerful...Assets.
DESCHANEL
Just say vagina, we have a vagina.
KIDSGROVE
Yeah, that. Some men just go crazy whenever a woman shows them the slightest bit of interest because of it. I don’t understand it myself. It’s like they like being dominated or manipulated by a strong woman. Soon as the chance for sex comes, even some massively powerful men I’ve known, including ex presidents, Action Stars and MMA fighters just turn from pitbulls to fucking puppydogs. In fact, even the rapper Pitbull does. It’s why he spends his time with vacuous bimbos like 90% of the time, he can dominate them. A strong independent woman though? Nah, puppydogs. I mean I get the attraction, strong women, well, they’re amazing. But goddamn man, you need to have respect for yourself. Every relationship is an equal partnership, not some fuckin’ “OK Ms Linbergh, you go do what you want, fuck all the guys in the lockerroom if you need to, I’ll be here in my trailer pegging with the Russian boys.
DESCHANEL
I mean. OK. All I’m saying is I would have taken him.
KIDSGROVE
I know sweetness, sorry about that.
DESCHANEL
Aren’t you late anyway?
KIDSGROVE
For what?
DESCHANEL
The at home presser you’ve got with AW to promote the event?
KIDSGROVE
That’s now? Damnit!
KIDSGROVE
So sorry I’m late guys, got held up. How are we doin?
REPORTER 1
Hi Sam, we’re heading into Timebomb this weekend, then it’s swiftly the start of Evolution season with Havoc. What are your plans up to this date? Is this Golden Globe challenge just a cheap way to get your name in the spotlight?
Kidsgrove laughs this off, he’s in a very congenial mood with the press, with his usual charm and swagger.
KIDSGROVE
Well I don’t think this is a cheap thing at all. The Golden Globe means a lot to Zooey and I and all I am doing is representing the millions of people that are being ignored by the current US champion.
REPORTER 2
There are rumours that Zooey has been dropped by PETA hitting the internet today, care to comment?
KIDSGROVE
As I am not Zooey and she is not here, no I do not. I do not presume to speak for my partner.
REPORTER 3
What would winning this match mean to you? You’ve been in the slump of your career so far this year, will winning it turn you around?
KIDSGROVE
Well anything can turn around at any one point, the only reason you guys seem to think it’s a slump is because this is AW. You can have one second where you let your guard down and suddenly you’re out for the three count. This is where the best people in the world fight and every match you need to go out there and try to win with 100% commitment and confidence. It’s only a slump in your eyes because I have faced some extremely talented individuals who are hungry and want to prove themselves. So when they come up against Sam Kidsgrove? Well that just gives them an extra 20% doesn’t it? Imagine being an up and coming star and having a win over Sam Kidsgrove on your CV. Stuff like that gets you noticed and puts you in line for a title shot somewhere.
REPORTER 4
So are you in danger of just becoming the gatekeeper? Is Max also in this state of mind and will get one over you?
KIDSGROVE
No. Max is different. Max put his hands on Zooey, I don’t tolerate that. So this isn’t just about me defending the Golden Globe at Timebomb. This is making sure that Max Daemon doesn’t think about touching Zooey, or any woman in a non sanctioned way ever again. I’m going into this match to defend that Golden Globe. I’m going into this match to defend my partner’s honour and I’m going into this match to defend the millions of people that are systematically ignored, abused or bullied in society. Because make no mistake, Max Daemon and Trudy Linbergh are bullies. They are toxic, horrible people who use lies, deception and gaslighting to get what they want and to hell with everyone else. Max should be the kind of person I am looking out for, that’s the funny thing. He grew up in a horrible situation, got in with the wrong sort of crowd and now lives a scratching existence in a mobile home with Russian mobsters as friends. There are millions of Max Daemons in the world you know? Kids that are born to a terrible lot in life and who need help to put themselves on the right path. Some are orphans, like Max, some are living alone, tired and scared as teens because they want to get away from abusive families. They are people to help, people to care for, people to nurture and support.
If we had known about Max sooner we would have reached out. As it is, he’s violated the sanctity of my family. He’s lied, attacked and belittled my safe space, Trudy called into question the morals of one of the sweetest people you’re ever likely to know and instead of calling her out on it, he laid hands on Zooey.
REPORTER 5
Then after Timebomb? What are your plans
KIDSGROVE
Well let’s just see. There might not even be a post timebomb for either of us.
By: S Kidsgrove
Written by: S Kidsgrove
FADE IN
INT - HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION MAIN OFFICE - DAY
SAM KIDSGROVE, international superstar with philanthropy for days and a chip on his shoulder has been summoned to the HQ of the guys who give out the Golden Globes. Alongside him is ZOOEY DESCHANEL, adorable darling of the Hollywood Elite Class. They are attended to by the chief of the HFPA TOM JOHNSON. A go getter and stickler for the right way to do things.
JOHNSON
You know why you are here Mr Kidsgrove?
KIDSGROVE
I have a feeling.
JOHNSON
For the record, you are here for bringing disrepute to the Golden Globe awards. We are not some two bit operation like the Academy guys. Under my watch we keep a tight ship and our awards are prestigious, they are not to be bartered about or used as some cheap stunt. Do you understand me?
KIDSGROVE
Yeah I thought that’d be your problem. C’mon sweetness let’s go.
He stands up, with Zooey, ready to leave the office.
JOHNSON
What are you doing? This meeting isn’t over. I demand an explanation for your stunt!
KIDSGROVE
No, Mr Johnson, you don’t. You want control. Your office fills my inbox more than any office I have any dealings with suggesting I use this more often, you wanted me to go on Oprah just last week with the statue in some sort of fellatio to your office. Hell I had an email from your secretary about an hour before you called me in here to discuss promoting the award at a dog show in Tucson. You have absolutely no problems using this for exposure, you just don’t like what I’m doing with it.
JOHNSON
No actually. No I don’t. You’re insulting us by finding the award worthless enough that you’re willing to put it up in a fight against others like some sort of trinket. It’s tasteless.
KIDSGROVE
Is that what you think?
JOHNSON
Yeah, it’s what most of the HFPA think.
KIDSGROVE
Well, Tom. That’s not what’s happening at all. When have I ever even remotely led you believe I don’t care about these awards? These awards mean something to me and the people who want to be inspired by my work, they are validation in the hours upon hours of blood, sweat and tears I put into every single project I do. They represent the sacrifices I make and the idea that with a little bit of hard work, even an absolute nobody from the UK can come here and make it. They represent aspiration and freedom for millions of people who look up to me to see what can be done, so they can get a better life for themselves.
You see I’m not Der Metzger, I will put my most prized possessions on the line at every Pay Per View. I will represent the people as their champion, as a fighting champion even if I have the chance to face off against 5 others in a chamber match. They expect it of me, they expect it of anyone to hold that Championship. It represents America, it represents the American dream, it represents everything I do and this Golden Globe award is my own personal reminder that I have a responsibility to everyone to work harder and represent the people, American Champion or not.
So I’m sorry if you think I don’t care, but if you had bothered to check anything about what I'm about you would have known this before you dragged my ass all the way here when I’m supposed to be in training for the fight in Phoenix against Max.
JOHNSON
I. I didn’t think.
KIDSGROVE
No, that’s the problem with people like you Tom, you don’t think. You just jump straight to conclusions, you automatically assume the worst and you don’t know any better. You look at the situation, make a snap judgement without even getting in touch and go straight to the negative. You need to take a step back sometimes and actually think before running your mouth. There’s no difference between you, Max Daemon and Trudy Linbergh right now.
JOHNSON
Hey!
KIDSGROVE
What? It’s true. You’re the same. They also took one look at the situation, came to the completely wrong conclusion and threw a shit fit. If Trudy had bothered to check why Zooey couldn’t make the PETA advertisements she would have realised that Zooey was double booked with the President of the United States, had twice offered alternative dates that still would have hit their launch window AND suggested she would donate 50% more to the cause this year as a way of saying sorry. But no, Trudy is that kind of person who doesn’t get what she wants immediately so automatically kicks off, thinking the worst of people. Then to compound that she basically insults Zooey by calling in question her morals? How long have you been a vegan now sweetness?
DESCHANEL
Like, forever? I think I was something like 8. I dunno exactly. But you know, screw Trudy. She’s everything that’s wrong with PETA to be honest. It’s a great organisation that’s basically there to help a really good cause, but when you have people like that involved? It just, well it just frustrates the hell out of me you know?
KIDSGROVE
Yeah I know, but you know, we’ll show them on Sunday, right?
DESCHANEL
Damn right.
KIDSGROVE
So yeah Tom, you really need to think before you run your mouth. I do not want to denigrate the Golden Globes, I am actually enhancing it and making it the premier award you can get. It represents everything America represents and I wouldn’t do this if I wasn’t attached to it. But you know, next time you wanna just assume the worst, I suggest you subscribe to the AW network and watch just what we do to Max and Trudy, then you might have second thoughts.
On that note, Kidsgrove and Deschanel leave the meeting.
FADE TO
INT - KIDSGROVE’S MANSION - LA - NIGHT
Kidsgrove and Deschanel are curled up on the sofa watching Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney Plus. Kidsgrove is especially invested due to the fact a lot of his friends worked on this project. Zooey’s phone pings just as a major fight scene is about to happen. She grabs her phone and starts scrolling through the message. Eventually she throws her phone down in frustration.
DESCHANEL
For God’s sake!
Kidsgrove immediately presses pause on the TV and concernedly looks to Zooey.
KIDSGROVE
What is it? Has Emily had a relapse?
DESCHANEL
No, no, nothing like that.
She picks up the phone from the cushion and passes it to Kidsgrove. He scrolls through the message.
KIDSGROVE
They’re kidding right? How the fuck have they come to that conclusion? Did they even see what happened?
DESCHANEL
Apparently not.
KIDSGROVE
Can you appeal?
DESCHANEL
I don’t actually know, I’ve never had anything like this before.
KIDSGROVE
Fuckin’ Trudy and Max. How can they stand up and say you assaulted her and get PETA to literally cancel your membership and all ties with you when she challenged you to an official match? It makes absolutely no sense!
DESCHANEL
It’s beyond me, it really is. I knew they could stoop, but I didn’t realise how dirty they could go. I’ve been active in PETA since I was 12. This is just.
She sighs, resigned to her fate.
KIDSGROVE
Yeah, I know. I’ve got some friends who do a lot of donations and have a lot of pull at PETA, I could.
Zooey cuts him off, putting her hand up.
DESCHANEL
No, no, let’s not go down that road. I don’t wanna deprive them of money, it’s not the organisation’s fault, it’s her. Besides you shouldn’t even be thinking of this!
KIDSGROVE
Can’t help it, I’m a guy we pretty much go straight into problem solving mode.
DESCHANEL
That’s not the point! Thinking about depriving a charity of money? What’s wrong with you? In this house we don’t let the helpless suffer, you remember that, right?
Kidsgrove holds his hands up apologetically.
KIDSGROVE
Sorry, old habit. Cancel culture is real. What are we gonna do?
DESCHANEL
I dunno, I’ll think of something.
KIDSGROVE
Until then I’m just gonna take my frustration out on Max’s stupid fucking face.
DESCHANEL
Excuse me?
Zooey is a bit taken aback by the venom in Kidsgrove’s voice.
KIDSGROVE
I was being restrained in the meeting with Tom, but I’m serious. I’m gonna take everything out on him. I know you can defend yourself and you shouldn’t be worried about Max Daemon of all people but as soon as he put his hands on you, that made it personal. I was just looking at elevating a division here, representing the unrepresented because of Der Metzger thinking he was bigger than the people he serves but now? Now he’s put his hands on you and instigated a fight? Well as soon as I saw that I wanted to reach into his chest and pull out that heart then smash it over his head. I am so angry with him.
Why does a guy like that think it’s acceptable to lay hands on a woman? A scheduled match 1v1 is one thing but when he literally had no reason to do it? No, sorry that’s unacceptable to me. For that he’s gonna pay, for that I’m going to come at him harder than I went at Dandy, I’m going to go at him more viciously than Harrison. I’m gonna eviscerate the limp dicked simp and make him realise that he made a massive mistake. Being in with a local Russian mob and PETA doesn’t give him the right to do what he wants, the entitled little shit.
Max needs to learn his place, he’s been here long enough by now to realise that AW isn’t one of these random Carnival feds that he’s been able to throw his weight around in, with threats of shakedowns by the mob, nor is it Deter Falls where it’s run by some fuckin’ Yakuza.
No, this place is much more dangerous than that.
We don’t play games here in AW, I have helped build a company that takes pride in what it does, I helped build a company that does not take fools kindly and the competitors here are way more deadly than any Yakuza, way more skilled than any carnival fed and way more ambitious than the can ever dream of. Sure he came to the company, made a splash, won the pure title, but what happened as soon as he came up against some of the big boys in this place? Yeah he got his arm ripped out of his socket by Zmac and was the first eliminated in his title defence at Revolution. A 91 day title reign, just disappeared up in smoke, just like that because he finally hit his ceiling and faced off against two of the biggest stars we have to offer and was found wanting.
Maybe this is why he’s got little man syndrome and is a cuck to Trudy while simultaneously trying to be physical with a woman he thinks he can bully around. He’s realised that years of being on the run from some guys who are really good at karaoke just makes him a husk of a man and he has to hide that by being an ass to people, being misogynist and completely devoid of any decency.
DESCHANEL
I could have had him you know? I was ready to kick his ass before you came in. I mean I’m grateful and all because you have my back but to be honest, I wasn’t even slightly scared. I see how he looks at Trudy, that guy isn’t really a man. He doesn’t know what it is like to fight for what he loves or be passionate about a cause. I feel sorry for him in a way, how does a guy get like that?
KIDSGROVE
You women have very powerful...Assets.
DESCHANEL
Just say vagina, we have a vagina.
KIDSGROVE
Yeah, that. Some men just go crazy whenever a woman shows them the slightest bit of interest because of it. I don’t understand it myself. It’s like they like being dominated or manipulated by a strong woman. Soon as the chance for sex comes, even some massively powerful men I’ve known, including ex presidents, Action Stars and MMA fighters just turn from pitbulls to fucking puppydogs. In fact, even the rapper Pitbull does. It’s why he spends his time with vacuous bimbos like 90% of the time, he can dominate them. A strong independent woman though? Nah, puppydogs. I mean I get the attraction, strong women, well, they’re amazing. But goddamn man, you need to have respect for yourself. Every relationship is an equal partnership, not some fuckin’ “OK Ms Linbergh, you go do what you want, fuck all the guys in the lockerroom if you need to, I’ll be here in my trailer pegging with the Russian boys.
DESCHANEL
I mean. OK. All I’m saying is I would have taken him.
Kidsgrove smiles, his venting seemingly calmed him.
KIDSGROVE
I know sweetness, sorry about that.
He kisses her and she laughs sweetly. She doesn’t mind, there was no need for an apology.
DESCHANEL
Aren’t you late anyway?
KIDSGROVE
For what?
DESCHANEL
The at home presser you’ve got with AW to promote the event?
KIDSGROVE
That’s now? Damnit!
FADE TO
INT - SAM KIDSGROVE’S MANSION OFFICE - NIGHT
Kidsgrove hurriedly has logged into his Zoom call. A bunch of associated press are waiting for him as the AW press guy is buying time with random hype packages. He stops and introduces Kidsgrove as soon as he shows up on the video feed
KIDSGROVE
So sorry I’m late guys, got held up. How are we doin?
REPORTER 1
Hi Sam, we’re heading into Timebomb this weekend, then it’s swiftly the start of Evolution season with Havoc. What are your plans up to this date? Is this Golden Globe challenge just a cheap way to get your name in the spotlight?
Kidsgrove laughs this off, he’s in a very congenial mood with the press, with his usual charm and swagger.
KIDSGROVE
Well I don’t think this is a cheap thing at all. The Golden Globe means a lot to Zooey and I and all I am doing is representing the millions of people that are being ignored by the current US champion.
REPORTER 2
There are rumours that Zooey has been dropped by PETA hitting the internet today, care to comment?
KIDSGROVE
As I am not Zooey and she is not here, no I do not. I do not presume to speak for my partner.
REPORTER 3
What would winning this match mean to you? You’ve been in the slump of your career so far this year, will winning it turn you around?
KIDSGROVE
Well anything can turn around at any one point, the only reason you guys seem to think it’s a slump is because this is AW. You can have one second where you let your guard down and suddenly you’re out for the three count. This is where the best people in the world fight and every match you need to go out there and try to win with 100% commitment and confidence. It’s only a slump in your eyes because I have faced some extremely talented individuals who are hungry and want to prove themselves. So when they come up against Sam Kidsgrove? Well that just gives them an extra 20% doesn’t it? Imagine being an up and coming star and having a win over Sam Kidsgrove on your CV. Stuff like that gets you noticed and puts you in line for a title shot somewhere.
REPORTER 4
So are you in danger of just becoming the gatekeeper? Is Max also in this state of mind and will get one over you?
KIDSGROVE
No. Max is different. Max put his hands on Zooey, I don’t tolerate that. So this isn’t just about me defending the Golden Globe at Timebomb. This is making sure that Max Daemon doesn’t think about touching Zooey, or any woman in a non sanctioned way ever again. I’m going into this match to defend that Golden Globe. I’m going into this match to defend my partner’s honour and I’m going into this match to defend the millions of people that are systematically ignored, abused or bullied in society. Because make no mistake, Max Daemon and Trudy Linbergh are bullies. They are toxic, horrible people who use lies, deception and gaslighting to get what they want and to hell with everyone else. Max should be the kind of person I am looking out for, that’s the funny thing. He grew up in a horrible situation, got in with the wrong sort of crowd and now lives a scratching existence in a mobile home with Russian mobsters as friends. There are millions of Max Daemons in the world you know? Kids that are born to a terrible lot in life and who need help to put themselves on the right path. Some are orphans, like Max, some are living alone, tired and scared as teens because they want to get away from abusive families. They are people to help, people to care for, people to nurture and support.
If we had known about Max sooner we would have reached out. As it is, he’s violated the sanctity of my family. He’s lied, attacked and belittled my safe space, Trudy called into question the morals of one of the sweetest people you’re ever likely to know and instead of calling her out on it, he laid hands on Zooey.
REPORTER 5
Then after Timebomb? What are your plans
KIDSGROVE
Well let’s just see. There might not even be a post timebomb for either of us.
FADE OUT
END