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Post by Tempest on Jun 2, 2010 20:50:40 GMT -5
Ok. Here's the deal:
There will NOT be a posted Card this week. Instead, we're taking a bit of a break for a week and doing this instead in an effort to kickstart and build up storylines and character development.
This is a promo for EVERYONE to join in on. Its set between last week's Massacre and next week's PPV, XWA: Revenge. Carmen has called a mandatory meeting of all XWA employees and each of you is expected to attend in some manner or another.
If you have a character in the XWA, you are welcome to post and participate in this role playing exercise. You DO NOT have to be active to post. We only ask that you post in character and take the role play somewhat seriously, responding as your character would.
Carmen is holding a meeting and in between her comments I encourage everyone to roleplay along. The only thing you won't be allowed to do is get physical with anyone there. You can verbal argue with one another and even Carmen, but keep it somewhat realistic, m'kay?
The pace will be as fast or slow as you guys make it...
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Post by Carmen King on Jun 2, 2010 21:02:53 GMT -5
~ The large cafeteria, usually more than large enough for daily use, is crowded and the air is filled with the noise of dozens of quiet conversations. Folding chairs have been brought in to suppliment the seating needs, and while all of them are currently in use, and long lunch tables are full to capacity, there are still several XWA employees standing along the walls of the room. XWA Superstars and Legends sit side-by-side with Rookies, ring officials and medical staff. Arch-rivals sit within arms reach of each other, all with the understanding that this is a non-physical encounter for all. ~
~ The current owner of the XWA, Carmen King, has called this manditory meeting of all of her employees, and under threat of suspension, everyone has made themselves available. ~
~ Eventually, a hush goes over the room as Carmen, her neck in a brace and her arm in a sling, enters the cafeteria, surrounded by four armed security officers. She slowly walks over to an unassuming podium that has been left at the head of the room, sets down a sheaf of notes, and stares out at the current batch of XWA employees. ~
Carmen: "Good Morning. Thank you all for coming. I know that it may have been inconvienent for some of you, but that can't be helped. We have a lot to cover this morning, and I don't want to take up any more of your time than I have to..."
~ A general murmur of agreement fills the room and the wounded owner gives a small smile. ~
Carmen: "Lets start with first things first...I'd like to welcome back to the XWA family...and to the land of the living...someone whom I'll be speaking about more a bit later in this meeting...but for now, lets give a round of applause for the triumphant return of Lucifer McMahon, affectionately called MadDog by the merchandising folks."
~ The sarcasm is so thick as she points to the XWA General Manager, you could cut it with a knife. ~
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Dan
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Post by Dan on Jun 2, 2010 23:06:39 GMT -5
Amongst the murmurs of the current roster, one man is noticably missing. Dan Bennett, longstanding member of the XWA family, is not here within the confines of the room. Strangely enough, with Bennett's absence, there is a presence within the room, the whole group with the feeling that someone... No... Some...THING is watching them from afar. Rather than acknowledge it, Carmen continues on her speech as only 2 or 3 people politely clap for MadDog's unexpected return, and even more unexpected forfeit of his contract.
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Post by DJS on Jun 3, 2010 7:23:04 GMT -5
As the claps continue for Lucifer, the doors that were until this moment closed burst open as Diamond Jack Sabbath and Amy Taylor walk in. Amy's quiet, her arms behind her back and Jack is wearing a wide grin, his arms extended.
JACK: Sorry to keep you waiting, folks!
Everyone else in attendance quietly groans. Damn Legion's sabotaged something else. Carmen rolls her eyes. MadDog's just watching. Jack walks slowly through the murmuring crowd. He looks Carmen up and down, particularly eyeing her arm-in -sling.
JACK: Finally, the famous Carmen King. I don't believe we've had the privilage of meeting face to face. You're looking well.
He sniggers at his joke but alas he's the only one who does, you can literally hear the crickets. He looks around for some kind of approval but is instead met with a load of stares and gasps. His grin drops slightly as he realises his joke didn't go down well.
JACK: See that's the problem with you guys, no sense of humour. Now then I came here for one reason and one reason only. I'm here because I heard MadDog was still GM. I gotta tell you I disagree with that Miss King.
AMY: No...you came because you thought you'd get fired if you didn't.
There are a couple of titters from all watching.
JACK: Amy...go wait in the car.
AMY: But--
JACK: Wait in the car.
Amy storms out, muttering under her breath.
JACK: But anyway...as I was saying....MadDog shouldn't still be GM. As a matter of fact he shouldn't be here, period. Let's take a look at what he's done; conspired with Rose, abused his power to team with Dan Bennett, and he gave power to the most dangerous group in well, professional wrestling. Surely there are more deserving people?
Everyone looks over at MadDog as this is being said. MadDog ignores the looks trying to preserve what dignity he has left. Jack smirks and turns around facing the rest of the roster as opposed to Carmen.
JACK: I mean come on; am I right?
ROSTER MEMBER: Jack! Look out! Druids!!
Jack turns around quickly with his guard up. There is no one there. The rest of the roster laugh. Jack growls slightly.
JACK: Oh, you think it's funny do you? I tell you what'll be funny, watching your jobs burn in hell once the Legion has control, and if anyone objects...now's the best time!
[OPEN]
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Post by Hazard on Jun 3, 2010 10:11:50 GMT -5
The room is silent following Jack’s threat.
Jack: No... I didn’t think....
Jack stops as he hears a few whispers. His eyes burn across the room, searching for the people responsible for ‘rudely interrupting’ him. His attention veers towards Hazard and Natasha, the former whispering in the latter’s ear.
Jack: Something you want to say Jack?
Hazard goes to stand up, but is pulled back down by Natasha. Looking concerned, she whispers something in his ear. Hazard shakes his head, almost dismissively. Natasha looks ever so slightly reassured as he stands.
Hazard: Yeah, actually... I do...
The roster reacts in complete shock. Not one can believe that Hazard, the usually timid character, has spoke up to Jack. Tension fills the air, as a few moments pass before Hazard speaks again.
Hazard: ...There’s a seat over here...
Hazard motions to the empty seat on his table. The tension in the air now replaced with a sense of relief... and a shake of the head from Hazard’s brother Rose, sitting alone away from the pack, looking frazzled.
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Post by The MadDog on Jun 3, 2010 10:17:24 GMT -5
[As Jack makes his way to sit by Hazard, MadDog stands up and starts to walk to the front of the room to stand in front of Carmen. Carmen immediately motions for her security team to move into position and stand directly in front of her to protect her from any violent outburst that MadDog might direct in her general direction.]
MadDog: 1st things first…..
[MadDog turns to face Jack and points at him.]
MadDog; Listen Assclown… If you had been paying attention, last week I resigned as General Manager of the XWA… Just ask Damien Angelus…. He was there when it happened!
[Some in the crowd start to snicker as MadDog motions towards “Darkstar” Damien Angelus, who was taken by surprise last week at XWA Massacre, and beaten quite quickly and embarrassed in doing so by “The Great One!” MadDog then turns his full attention back to Carmen, as he begins to address her.]
MadDog: Now… let’s get down to real business here….. Carmen…. Now that you have come around and hopefully gotten back to your senses….. Will you finally admit in front of this entire group that were involved in trying to take me out of the XWA, and have you finally accepted my resignation as XWA General Manager and made it official? Is that why you called this meeting? Answer me you BITCH!
[The entire XWA Locker room is in sort of a state of shock as to the abusive way MadDog has confronted the Owner of the XWA, and are more in a state of shock as to Carmen’s reaction to all off this. See Carmen sort of smiles, then pauses to take a final moment to make sure of her decision, and then chooses her next one word very carefully before she replies.]
Carmen: No…
[The whole room is SHOCKED and confused at that reply, and MadDog screams in anger!]
MadDog: What the hell is wrong with you? 1st you orchestrate my demise by arraigning that attack on me….
[Carmen interrupts.]
Carmen: MadDog…. You need to be quiet and listen….. I did nothing off the sort…..
[MadDog interrupts.]
MadDog; Yes, you did… Only a very select few knew what was in that letter I received… Only a very select few would know how I would react to receiving that information….. And you were one of those people….
Carmen: MadDog….. Stop it this instant and you need to listen very carefully to what I am about to say…. I said I did no such thing… I did not order you to be attacked… I did not place the bombs…. And I do know no who was directly or indirectly involved in the planning or implementing of such an attack upon you…. But I know this…. In order to prove to you I had nothing to do with it… In an attempt to clear my name of any wrong doing…….. I will NOT accept your resignation as General Manager of this company until without a shadow of a doubt we find the true identity of the person or persons who are responsible…. One of the reasons I called this meeting is help you get to the bottom of this…. And that is why I ordered everyone in the XWA to attend here today….. Therefore…. Whoever was involved….. MUST be in this room today…..
[With that, MadDog looks over the entire XWA Locker Room, and looks for the person he still believes was involved in this attack by either doing it by himself or with help of others, and finds him sitting alone in the back. MadDog then glares intently at Rose as he continues.]
MadDog: Well then....
[MadDog starts to snicker as he realizes that once again he has full power in the XWA as the General Manager of the company to use and abuse in anyway he sees fit, he continues to speak as he looks directly at Rose who is shifting in his seat, trying to be as invisible as possible as MadDog continues.]
MadDog: If Carmen is intent of saying she is proving she is innocent.... Then some of you are in for a world of hurt as I get to the bottom of this......
[Open Tag to anyone!]
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Post by chrischaos13 on Jun 3, 2010 19:31:30 GMT -5
As Maddog continues his fit of rage "Awesome" Adrian Adrenaline, the new kid on the block, enters the Town Hall. All eyes turn to see Adrian in his fancy looking black suit, with red button down, unbuttoned at the top, colar folded over lapels, shiny diamond rolex around his waist, and fance black/white dress shoes. He has a smug lock on his face as he walks over to a table and contemplates sitting but, realizing no one else is speaking, decides to stay standing and speak.
Adrian: First.... I would like to introduce myself..... I am "Awesome" Adrian Adrenaline......
Noticing Maddog cutting him a evil look Adrian pauses and returns the stare. After a few seconds Adrian returns to eye contact with Carmen King, in a southern gentleman fashion.
Adrian: Miss King.... thank you for inviting me here to the XWA.... I will not fail you..... do you mind if I state my opinion on the current XWA?
Carmen: Go ahead Adrian.
Rolling his shoulders and popping his neck Adrian removes the suit coat and lays it down on a chair next to him.
Adrian: First things first.... where is the World Champion?
Ciaren Donegan raises his hand across the room and Adrian Adrenaline acknowledges him.
Adrian: Miss Carmen I think that we need to refocus on the World Title.... let me explain.... I have been spectating for a while now, and since the return of XWA and the TV Title I have noticed that everyone is gunning for the TV Title and not many are gunning for the World Title..... now, I don't know what goes on behind the scenes here but that is what I have speculated.
Maddog standing up and showing direct disrespect to Adrian cuts him off.
Maddog: Who are you? You are just some PUNK from the Indies..... you think that you are just going to run up in here and make everything different..... classic rookie.. lets get back to where we were Carmen Bitch!
The tone in Adrian's face changes as soon as that last word comes out of Maddog's mouth.
Adrian: HEY! That is no way to take to a lady! You apologize to her right now! And who the hell are you to ask who I am? you come from the Indies too.... all of you here came from the Indies....
Maddog and Adrian make eye contact as the tension becomes so thick you need a plasma cutter to cut it.
[tag to anyone]
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Post by Danger Liam on Jun 3, 2010 20:19:47 GMT -5
Danger Liam: Shit, give someone a paycheck and they think it entitles them to an opinion.
The camera judders around the room to rest on the seated Dangerous One and wether it's cliché or not he's just sat in the middle of the room twisting a Rubik's Cube. He's solved the thing buts he's twisting it around anyway.
Danger Liam: It's not bad enough that you already think your so important that timing stops being important but on top of that the first thing you want to do is turn up and run your mouth. Classic. So yeah everyone in this room came from the indies, but guess what some of us steeped up from the minor leagues years ago but even those of us who have made our names else where start in exactly the same place here. THE BOTTOM!
So you know what I get it you've just got a real job with the big boys and you need to make them stand up and take note of you but I'll promise you this now. It's gonna get you nowhere, fast! So how about you just sit your backwards mistake of an ass down and listen to the boss.
With his piece said Cubes turns his attention back to the cube as a look of pure astonishment falls upon the face of Adrian Adrenaline as he starts to make his way to a seat.
[OPEN][/i]
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Post by Brother Drake on Jun 3, 2010 21:05:24 GMT -5
*As Adrian Adrenaline takes his seat, the other new kid on the block walks in. It's "The Demolitionist" Drake Dysfunction! The XWA Superstars hardly notice him at all. He comes in wearing dark blue jeans and a black XWA T-Shirt with a black beanie on his head. He feels some bad vibes in the room and decides to speak up*
Drake: "Um...... did I come at a bad time? Nah, I'm just kidding!"
*The XWA Superstars look back to see Drake Dysfunction standing there. Drake turns his attention to MadDog*
Drake: "What's good, Satan?!"
*Some of the XWA Superstars snicker a bit having some kind of idea to whom Drake was addressing to*
MadDog: "What did you just call me??? Do you have any idea who I am, ass-wipe?!"
Drake: "Um..... yeah. You're the man that went off the face of the earth and then managed to come back when no one here wanted you to."
*The XWA Superstars gasp at what he just said*
Drake: "Oh don't gasp! You know that what I said was the truth!"
MadDog: "Hell, you must be another rookie from the indies! Someone needs to teach you some fuckin' respect!"
*All of a sudden, Adrian Adrenaline cuts in*
Adrian: "Teach HIM respect? I'm still waiting for that apology you owe to that sweet lady up there!"
MadDog: "Yeah? And I'm still waiting for an explanation on my demise, but I'm not getting that either am I?! NO! So shut the hell up and mind your damn business!!!"
*Danger Liam has had enough of this*
Danger Liam: "It does not surprise me one bit that yet another disrespectful ingrate shows up in this business!"
*Danger continues to twist his Rubiks Cube around*
Danger Liam: "Please have a seat before I make you sit!"
Drake: "Well, it surprises the hell outta me that a man who calls himself "The Dangerous One" plays with a Rubiks Cube and is actually threatening me because he worships Satan! My bad, dude! I'm not very good at this religion thing!"
*You can just see the scowl on MadDog's face. Drake speaks again*
Drake: "I mean seriously! Are your horns under that wad of chain draped over your head?"
*Suddenly, Carmen cuts in*
Carmen: "That's enough! Drake, please have a seat!"
Drake: "Yes ma'am!"
*Drake has a seat next to Adrian Adrenaline as the meeting continues*
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Post by chrischaos13 on Jun 3, 2010 22:36:20 GMT -5
With a snicker on his face Adrian Adrenaline once again stands up. Cocking his head to one side and then back he takes a few deep breathes looking for the exact words to confront Liam and Maddog with. Finally coming to the words he looks at Maddog.
Adrian: Okay dude.... you need to get a grip on yourself..... first off I don't need a respect lesson... if I have learned anything from growing up in the south part of the country and the Indy scene has taught me is respect.
Maddog stands up in a rage and walks over to Adrian and gets in his face.
Maddog: Look KID.... you better watch who you are talking to... I can make your career here Heaven or a living Hell... your option....
Adrian: Well as Drake so cleverly pointed out it looks like you want to make everyone's life you come into contact with a living hell.... satan?
Maddog: Don't mock me or your ass will be back on the Indies so fast..... GAH!!!
Adrian smirks and turns to Liam as Maddog walks back to his seat and sits down with his face in his hands.
Adrian: Liam.... I can say whatever I want.... this is America and I have a first amendment right to free speech... maybe thats not the case in England.... as far as me being on the bottom means nothing.... I know the type of performance I can give and thats all that matters....
Liam interupts Adrian with a hand gesture.
Liam: Look.... sit down.... or better yet leave.... you won't make it here.
Adrian gets nose to nose with Liam as if he is at breaking point.
Adrian: I guess we'll both see about that now won't we?
Carmen has had enough. She adjust her posture and interupts both of the men.
Carmen: Gentlemen! Shut up and sit down! Adrian I expected more from you! Liam why do you have to start trouble with the guy? I feel like I'm some sort of den mother here!
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