6CWF Presents Proving Grounds "Wheel of Fate Special" August 14th 2023 (Episode 11)

“Born to Fight” suddenly blasts over the arena without warning as Dicey steps out from behind the curtain. The crowd all stand to their feet and start chanting his name.

RJ: Here he is, Mr. 6CW is back and what a sight for sore eyes

JT: Just like herpes it too hard to get rid of him

Dicey takes in the cheers and slowly makes his way down to the ring, tagging fans on the way. He rolls into the ring, stands in the centre and raise Bettsie in the air.

RJ: Just listen to that reception Jeff, it’s deafening

Crowd: WELCOME BACK!!!

Dicey: I would be lying if I said I didn’t miss this

Crowd: DICEY!!!

Dicey: Three long years I have waited…we have waited for this moment. Three years of hardship, of loss, of little hope in the world but here we are. Three years since my forced retirement (Dicey smiles), three years since COVID stopped the world, three years since I could stand on these two feet and say I was ready to…come…home.

Crowd: WELCOME BACK!!!

Dicey: It has been a tough time for us all, not just me but for you, your family. We have all lost loved ones, even my beloved Sally succumbed to COVID

RJ: Oh no I didn’t kno…

Dicey: She was bored staying indoors and started sexting f**king Napalm so I had to let her go.

RJ: For god’s sake

JT: You need to know when to listen, the man’s obviously in pain

Dicey: But here I am, I turned all that heartache into a positive and did what everyone else does when their heart is ripped out. I hit the gym with the other losers, got in shape and finally got the call from JJ to return.

The crowd pop at the mention of JJ’s name

You see 6CWF was missing something. It was missing some diversity and what’s more diverse that a white, old Irish guy. I’d like the blue hair try and cancel us now. Not only have that, but look how great it will make us looked to the Saudis when we take their blood money. Shalom to our Middle Eastern friends.

JT: This guy is an idiot

Dicey: It was a no-brainer to come back but I had my doubts. I see all the new blood backstage and all the familiar faces who have all upped their game. So I was weary, could I really still hang with these guys. It’s been a long time and then I saw the bravery of Max Adamson. To step out and tell the world, hey my nephew is really my son and I love my sister. That is brave, not something I would do but in certain places in the US it’s totally fine so you do you mate. Oh and tell you sister I will definitely subscribe to her OnlyFams page, it’s where incest is 100% best.

Now onto business and why I took out Marty Helms (Crowd boo). You see I don’t take well to people walking around talking Poopie about me. Telling everyone that he put me on the shelf forever and all that boll*x. As I once told Elton John one night when we were out partying back in the day “Elton I’m still standing buddy…better than I ever was” great guy is Elton, very handsy though. I’m not here for that belt around your waist, but I will admit holding it above my head felt really good but no I am after something else. I here for vindication Marty, I’m here to show you that to beat me you have to kill me. This is my home and I have come back to take my seat at the head of the table. I WAS BORN TO DO ONE THING….AND THAT’S…..

Crowd: FIIIIIGHT

RJ: Dicey is fired up Jeff and has put the 6WF champ on notice

JT: Where does this leave Harris, does Dicey really not want the title and if so why is he so stupid

The crowd start chanting Dicey’s name again as he shows his love to the crowd

*The big screen flashes to life and the face of Marty Helms is square and centre. He’s dressed in a suit, his title over his shoulder, sitting down in a big chair. What’s around him? Who cares.

MH: Top of the morning to ye! He’s a fine sight, to be sure, to be sure! Dicey Reilly, you just can’t be shot of him. He’s like an Irish bar, he’s everywhere you go and he stinks of piss!

*He laughs to himself as the crowd boo and Dicey rolls his eyes

MH: Oh, be fun. Let me get all the jokes out now. Go on. Go onnnnn. Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on…you know how it goes. Ahhh, that is comedy.

*He looks down at his title

MH: Oh, sorry, I was just reading my title. 6WF World Championship. 6WF. 6. W. F.

*He ponders

MH: I’ll tell ya one thing, just how bad a champion must Uryu be when even Mr 6CW here doesn’t care to go after his title? But you look a little disappointed, Dicey. Did you think I’d really waste my time dropping by to say hi? I’m a busy man, a successful man, so whilst you’ve been talking in that little head of yours, making out like a give a s***, I’ve moved on. Wouldn’t even say your name in Monopoly, I’ve got a world title to defend.

*He unstraps the belt and takes it in his hand

MH: Which also means I’ve got duties to attend to. Media. Charities. PR. You know, champion stuff. So I’ll save my words, big fella. Somewhere along the line, you’ll be handed a title shot, it’s how JJ works. Living in the past, but you already knew that didn’t ya, ya little nostalgia act!

So I’m gonna leave you in the hands of Mr Chips, another one of my unsuccessful challengers, that catchphrase almost spilling out of him. I’m sure he can’t resist welcoming you back. And I’m going to do…frankly, I’m going to do anything else, rather than talk to you.

*He looks to the side

MH: Turn this off, will you?

*Someone off-screen does something and the picture wobbles, but doesn’t turn off

MH: Thank god that’s over. I thought Engel coming back was a bit much, but…

*He trails off as he looks up and must see a light still flicking

MH: I said turn that off! For f***

*He swings out a boot and the big screen in the arena cuts to black.

Dicey smiles to himself as the screen goes off

Dicey: Thanks for stopping by Marty all the way from 6WF in 2008 with those Irish jokes. Let me give you a bit of advice, stop watching Father Ted and Jim Davison and start figuring out what you are going to do when I dump you on that thick head of yours….again.

If you had been listening to what I was saying, I already said me coming back and spanking you last week wasn’t about that strap around your waist. No it was about that big mouth of yours. But you know what, your mouth has runneth free again but this time it’s gonna cost you more than a slap. I am going to make it my business to get inside your business. You want to act the big man well now you have to deal with what that brings and that brings me.

So go do your media and visit the poor little kids because soon Uryu will be visiting you in ICU as your Make a Wish.

RJ: Dicey is riled up now and I don’t think that was the smartest move on the champ’s side

JT: Nonsense, we are talking about Marty Helms here. He’s already retire this idiot once and I will be glad to see it again

The camera cuts to the locker room area. Daniel Reilly is seen in conversation with Oliver Keane. Spirits appear to be high.

Oliver Keane (OK): I told you that you were being wasted being a whipping boy for old man Drake! Now look at you! You have a mystery oppurtunity and things are only going to get better!

Daniel Reilly (DR): Look, I already told you, I wasn't a whipping boy! I just ran into some tough times and had to find a quick fix back to the top!

Oliver Keane smiles as he takes a sip of champagne.

OK: And look at where that got you! You're lucky Liam Wood didn't end up finishing your career a couple weeks ago in that parking lot! Now if you'd just come to me sooner...

DR: Alright, shut it for a minute will you?! Look, I admit I came back here a little blinded and allowed some early defeats to cloud my vision. I agreed to do deals with people who didn't have my best interests at heart but then when have I ever been the saint? I've used people to get to the top. I've beaten those down just for disagreeing with some of my warped views. I'm not exactly the good guy myself, and I mean it wasn't all bad, after shows, Kelsey used to take me back to her house and show me her..

OK: Okay, okay! You know what the problem is Dan? You've changed! When you started here all them years ago, you used to entertain! You talked about yourself in third person all the time, and granted it was weird, but it was effective! Now, you walk around talking all monotone about you're going to do this and you're going to do that. I think we need to rethink. Now you have this unknown opportunity, I think it's about time we took it back and released the real King of the Streets, the one who talked crap on everybody in that locker room because he knew he was better then them all! Don't you think it's time we reignited that fire?

Reilly stares at Keane, thinking. A smile creeps onto Reilly's face.

DR: You want me to take it back to how things were? Well, Keane, next week, The King is Back!

The scene opens in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport where a new reporter is seen running down the gates with Porte 55 being marked up in the distance as a large figure is seen wearing dior trainers, saint laurent glasses, and LVMH with the initials "JD"

Franck Maure: Bonsoir Mr.Dubois, je suis Franck Maure de Liberation journal on a pris des nouvelles de votre grand retour en portant le drapeau Francais avec dans le monde du catch.

the man turns around.

JD: Un retour? Je ne sais pas...allow me to express myself in English because as much as we have the most beautiful language in the world I have a message to convey...The question that has been asked over and over and over again to me is Jerome, are you back? Jerome have you signed with the 6CWF? Let me make it perfectly clear. This is not a return...I have signed absolutely nothing, and never in a 1000 years will the 6CW Hall of Famer report in to the egomaniac that is Monsieur JJ Johnson...

FM: Pardon, donc ca ve dire vous etes libre de contrat?

JD: Mais oui, Yes i am a free agent.

FM: So why did you appear at Night Of Champions?

Dubois smirks.

JD: You think I care about titles? You think i care about the money? You think I about the legacy? I am not a newbie, I have been there. I know what it takes to get to the very top of this industry, I have beaten the best and won numerous titles and i have done it patache! With swagger! While represent the greatest and closest love that I have....La France...I would have happily stayed away in my villa in France living my life in blissful peace and harmony...But...when I heard of Monsieur JJ setting up the 6CWF...I would not allow it...I will not allow someone destroy everything I BUILT! 6CW is my legacy!

FM: Mais Mr Dubois you have never fought for anyone but yourself? Surely there must be more?! Please give us this exclusive.

Dubois get irritated and snaps.

JD: TA GEULE! SALLE MERDE!!!

He tries to regain his composure...

JD: I will protect what is mine....Dam.....Straight...

A voice over is heard.

VO: Calling all passengers for flight FR284 to Las Vegas we are going to be boarding starting by group 1.

JD: Ah, it is my call. Au Revoir...

Dubois walks off with his ticket in hand as he board the flight.

[We are welcomed to a bright and warm setting of a personal locker room inside the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas Nevada. The 6CWF universe are shown a wide looking locker room adorned with posters with famous celebrities such as Elvis Pressley, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. There is also posters of Robin Reborn in a paramount TV show and a sit down evening with the famous Youtube gang, TeamZoomZoom. THe 6CWF universe is then shown the imposing figure of Michael Sweetwater standing by the door, wearing an old school Genesis top with the letter G in bold green colour over the black fabric. He is also wearing a pair of black trousers. The camera then reveals a stoic looking Eddy Kent, sat on a pristine black leather chair. The muscular looking Kent is wearing a official 6CWF referee shirt and a pair of black under armour shorts. Sweetwater looks proudly at his old friend as Kent rubs his hands and purses his lips. Kent looks upwards, his ice cold blue eyes piercing as ever. Kent exhales for a few seconds before looking back into the camera with a slight grin and begins to speak.]

Kent: Las Vegas... 6CWF universe. This is only the beginning. Tonight, I stand before you not just as a competitor, not just as a superstar, but as a official 6CWF referee. My friend, Michael Sweetwater is facing Lex Hart, the old leader of a faction that once ruled with an iron fist, that once instilled fear into the hearts of our enemies, and that once forged a legacy that will forever be etched in the annals of 6CWF history. That of course was Genesis...

[Sweetwater nods approvingly with a broad smile as Kent remains slightly stoic with a evil glint in his deep blue eyes]

Kent: You all remember when we first burst onto the scene, a united force with a singular purpose to conquer, to dominate, to establish our reign as the great white sharks of this industry. Genesis bulldozed through anyone who dared to stand in our way, leaving a trail of fallen heroes and shattered dreams in our wake. We were a force of nature, an unrelenting storm that would not be tamed. But that wasn't down to Lex Hart... It was down to people like Michael Sweetwater and me.

Kent: But do not let the past cloud your vision, for I was the true leader who has not only embraced our legacy but have transcended it. I stand here as the architect of a new green era, a Genesis that will redefine what it means to be at the top of the 6CWF food chain. The previous era of dominance was merely a prelude to the era I will be ushering in with people like Michael Sweetwater.

Kent: Michael and I have conquered the tag team division, we have held championship gold with an iron grip, and now, now we stand poised to ascend even higher. Our sights are set on the grandest prize of them all, complete domination of 6CWF where we will make our mark not as a collective but as a revolution. While Lex was self centered, my Genesis will no longer be confined to a one single person; it will be a revolution of innovation, intensity, and perfection.

Kent: Lex taught us things, sure, but we will take the lessons of our past victories and defeats, the battles that shaped us, and we will mold them into a blueprint for success that the 6CWF Universe has never witnessed before. Our journey to the top was just the beginning, a mere taste of what is to come. We will redefine what it means to be a champion. Michael is on his own path however I will redefine what it means to be a leader, and I will redefine what it means to be a 6CWF superstar.

Kent: So to all those who doubt us, to all those who dare to stand in our way, I say this brace yourselves, for the storm is coming. Genesis isn't a passing fling or a passing moment we are the architects of our own destiny. We are the embodiment of dominance, the embodiment of evolution, and we will stop at nothing until the entire 6CWF Universe realises that Genesis is taking 6CWF to new levels. If anything you all should be thankful for my plans of perfection..

[Kent takes a few moments and ruffles his beard and scratches his head before looking back into the camera and speaking again]

Kent: Now Lex... I want to talk to you directly. I was the apprentice, the student who soaked in every ounce of knowledge, every nugget of wisdom. And now, my journey has led me to this moment, this crossroads where I must watch my mentor be victim of the new era of perfection. Lex, my old friend, you held that championship high, you basked in the acclaim of the masses, and you reveled in the glory of victory. But I watched, I learned, and I adapted. You only held that 6CW championship because of me and me alone.

Kent: And now look, the student has become the master, and the time for me to ascend to my rightful place has arrived. The championship that once was around your waist will now find its way around mine in time. Do not misunderstand, this is not a betrayal, this is a culmination of years of sacrifice, dedication, and relentless pursuit of perfection. The torch has been passed many, many years ago and I hold it with ease.

Kent: No longer will I linger in your shadow, no longer will I play second fiddle. The stage is set, the spotlight beckons, and I am ready to take center stage. Our history, our friendship, they are all in the past now, replaced by the unrelenting desire for perfection. The crowd will witness tonight the destruction of Lex Hart at the hands of Michael Sweetwater. And Michael is eager to rid the stains of the old, decaying world of the old Genesis that you created.

Kent: So, Lex, brace yourself for tonight. The master has arrived, infact he's been here for over ten years and the time has come to watch you meet your end at the hands of Michael Sweetwater. Prepare yourself for the end Lex, Michael Sweetwater has realised what I have known for years and that it's over for you Lex. The pink pants, the pink pyro... it's over. And I will count that 1...2...3 and breathe again. I will breathe again as the new era of Genesis takes over.

Kent: This is our time, this is our era, and no one, I repeat, no one, will stand in our way. From the ashes of our past, we rise like a phoenix, ready to soar to heights never before imagined. Prepare yourselves, for the dawn of a new era is upon us. Welcome to the age of Genesis. And 6CWF this era of Genesis will be... Levels above.

[Kent exhales through his nose loudly as he breaks out a evil grin and leans back into his leather chair. The scene ends with Michael Sweetwater coming back into shot and patting his friend on the shoulder as the scene slowly fades into a TeamZoomZoom podcast advert where the group will be chatting about games and the 6CWF world on Spotify]

The scene opens up in the picturesque grounds of what appears to be a medical retreat. Both nurses and patients walk around, some being pushed in wheelchairs and others wheeling their medication on trollies. There is a calm and acceptance to the place, with most of the patients looking seriously ill. As the camera wheels round, we see the back of a large garden chair. On the table beside it is a folded newspaper where we can just make out the front page showing a picture of Anthony Grace celebrating wildly and a headline which reads "Grace losing favour". Next to the table is a familiar looking cane with a large red orb on top.

Anthony Grace comes into shot, wearing dark glasses and a black leather jacket with the collar up around his neck. He looks around him to see if anyone has noticed his arrival before staring back at the chair. Some large plumes of smoke start to rise and Grace shakes his head as he approaches.

AG: Cigars still? I'd thought this place would have given you the hint.

He looks down and sees Charles Kramer. The Consultant looks paler, thinner and older than his years, but his eyes still show a flash of intelligence. Kramer doesn't look up, but stares out across the grounds.

CK: My dear boy, the horse has already bolted. I'm dying and these give me peace. You don't expect a man of my standing to start using those awful vape devices do you?

Grace walks around to face him and sits casually on the grass. The two men lock eyes and smile, before Kramer puts out his cigar.

AG: How have you been Charles?

Kramer coughs and then takes a deep breath.

CK: Riddled with cancer from my toes to whatever whisps of hair are left on my head. Waiting for the final curtain but then remembering the show hates me. Why let me take the final bow when I am suffering.

Grace takes out a hip flask and drinks from it.

AG: So overly dramatic as usual.....

Kramer takes another deep breath and smiles.

CK: What do you want me to say Anthony? You think this place is a holiday destination I would choose?

AG: I'd thought you would have topped yourself by now.

Kramer chuckles.

CK: Now that would have been dramatic. But I have decided that whatever plan the good Lord has for me, all I can do is wait it out....

Kramer looks at Grace.

AG: You do remember the Lord right Anthony?

Grave says nothing but takes another drink from the hip flask. Kramer turns to the paper and taps it.

CK: I see you are still making headlines. But not exactly good PR ones. It says here you have been making some unwanted advances to the fairer sex. Situations like that only lead to money lost and time behind bars.

Grace says nothing but flips up his collar tighter. Kramer takes another deep breath.

CK: Why are you here Anthony?

Grace slowly removes his glasses.

AG: You are still in business aren't you?

Kramer starts laughing and coughing, before catching his breath.

CK: No Anthony......the only Consultants here are the ones that give out the daily medication. My time spent officially helping others in that capacity is over....

He leans forward.

CK: But unofficially, and as much as it goes against my past persona, I can carry out that duty as a friend.

Grace looks at him and sighs.

AG: It's all a bit f*cked up.

CK: Really? The tabloids say you are living the time of your life. You are even back at 6CWF I hear, obviously making great allies the way only you can.

Grace shakes his head.

AG: I'm there for money. They know it, the locker room knows it, the fans know it. I got a title shot because JJ got squeezed. All it took was a phone call. A favour claimed back and voila, Anthony Grace back in the big time.....

Grace takes another drink.

AG: But I am running out of favours.

Kramer nods.

CK: It seems as if you have lost your way. The drink has consumed you. Not to mention other vices. A lawsuit time bomb waiting to explode was how it was described. It is those dramas that attract a specific group of people.

AG: Yeah, those making TV shows.

The two men pause and stare at the scenery. Kramer then speaks.

CK: And Lizzie, your wife, has that been resolved?

Grace scoffs.

AG: Ex-wife. She has moved abroad with the girls. Made it quite clear that not only could they not be in the same room as me but they can't even be in the same country. I found out just before I sought you out.

Kramer looks at him.

CK: Perhaps seeing your life played out in the papers was too much for them.

Grace suddenly becomes irritated.

AG: It's an act Charles, its my job. I would have thought they would understand that. My whole life has become a quest to get column inches and I am goddamn good at it. I do what I need to do to get exposure. In the end, everyone benefits.

CK: Everyone?

Grace doesn't answer. He looks away and stares out across the gardens.

AG: You know, every night I'm out drinking champagne and visiting venues. But I'm only drinking the stuff I'm paid to promote and visiting the places I'm paid to go to. The people you see around me? I don't know them. But they have paid for the privilege of being with Anthony Grace. Even in 6CWF I'm paid to make a nuisance of myself, because that's what draws money. But you see, when all that sh*t ends, I go back to my empty flat and eat a microwave dinner alone. Most of the money I make goes to Lizzie, and the rest is swallowed up keeping people quiet when I can't remember what I have done when drunk.

CK: You have a lot of people convinced.

AG: I'm an actor. A commodity. I do it to get paid. If I don't convince them then no money comes in.

CK: But are you convincing yourself?

Grace sighs.

AG: Have you any idea the kind of sh*t I have done recently? The papers only know half the story and Lizzie left me because of that. No studio will take me on.....they have heard all the backstage whispers. All that is left is my name and the circus that goes with it. Normal wallowing Anthony Grace won't do. People want the superstar, one drink away from falling off the cliff. Nothing less will do. And the same old exclusives will soon grow old. So I have to keep pushing higher and harder so they keep coming back for more.

He stares back at Kramer.

AG: It's an act. It's me. It's all I have.

CK: And reinventing yourself is not an option.

Grace laughs slightly.

AG: I think I have gone through all the gimmicks available. Reinventing myself is admitting this version doesn't work. People won't pay for that.

Kramer looks to the skies in annoyance.

CK: So it means what exactly? You carry on until they have to carry you off? Dying on the stage?

Grace doesn't answer.

CK: Anthony, it is perfectly simple. You have addictions and highs to get. It has nothing to do with money. It is to do with Anthony Grace believing he has purpose. Whether its drinking third rate alcohol or taking pot shots at anyone involved in 6CWF......you do it because you are afraid of the consequences. That there will come a time when no-one knows who you are. But you do have talent and you do have skill. It is whether you are using those to the best of your ability. Not because you are being told to, but because you want to.

Grace looks at him and smirks.

AG: I thought you weren't in business anymore.

Kramer mirrors the smirk.

CK: I'm not. If I was, I would make you fleece them for all you can get and then claim my 15 per cent.

The two men smile again. Grace then gets to his feet and places his glasses back on.

AG: You take care Charlie.

Kramer shakes his head.

CK: No my dear boy, I have people to do that for me. I'm too busy concentrating on staying alive.

Grace nods.

AG: Stay around for a bit longer.

Kramer extends his hand and Grace shakes it.

CK: I will do my very best.

Grace releases the hand and starts to walk away. Kramer settles down into his chair and watches the scenery change around him. He closes his eyes and the scene fades.

The scene opens and Tim Allen and Geoff Steel can be seen with various people around them touching up make up and checking the sound equipment they are wearing.

The building they are in seems very unremarkable and the stage setting is only a plain white table on top of a red carpet, the two men sit on simple folding chairs.

The people attending to Geoff and Tim leave the shot, Tim takes a sip of water then looks directly at the camera and nods.

TA:Please welcome my guest at this time Geoff Steel. Firstly Geoff let me apologise for these humble surroundings, the 6CWF board thought it wise this didn’t take place on any of our scheduled appearances, through concerns of the safety of everybody involved, I’m sure you can appreciate whilst you may believe this unwarranted, the board has to consider if you and Blue Dragon some to blows collateral damage could easily spread.

GS: Thank you for the welcome Tim, whilst I am happy to face Blue Dragon anytime anyplace, I can understands the companies welfare concerns, but honestly all this secrecy do you know how hard this place was to find. If Blue Dragon really wanted to I’m sure he could easily have one of his people track us down on whatever neutral ground the company had found.

Tim looks a little uneasy by Steels comments and looks back over towards the camera wide eyed before continuing.

TA: Yes I expect so, more reason for us to not take up too much of every bodies time, let me ask Geoff surely you aren’t fully back to 100% after the carnage of your battle with Blue Dragon at Against The Wall, how is the body healing up?

GS: Its still a work in progress Tim, I’ve had a long career and a match like that has a habit of not only creating new health concerns but also bringing those old niggling injuries back to the forefront. All I can do Tim is trust the doctors and follow the process, they’ll have me back in somewhat of a fighting shape sooner rather than later. I don’t know if you’ve ever been hung before Tim but it’s not a very pleasant experience, it’s not great for your neck.

TA: I can’t say it’s something I’ve had to endure personally no, the physical injuries aside Geoff surely there’s also mental scars that you have to bare from going through a trauma like that?

Steel shirts uncomfortably in his sleep.

GS: I’ve always been a fighting man Tim, sharing my mental state isn’t one of my strong suits, I’ve found it never works out the way you want it to, this is presumably going to be broadcast and you haven’t just dragged me out here for a chat, I wouldn’t want to give Blue Dragon any additional gratification for his actions or give him something else he can exploit. I’ve spoken through how I’m feeling with those close to me and worked out what I needed to, but that isn’t something I wish to share publicly, you don’t need to worry Tim.

TA: Good as-long as you are t suffering alone I can live with that. We’ve heard snippets of information Geoff about the incident in the hospital after the match, can you go into further detail of what happened?

GS: let’s say I don’t know who thought it wise to put us in wards that close together after what had transpired they were asking for trouble, we shouldn’t have even been in the same building. Blue Dragon clearly is struggling to accept his defeat and sought further justice, there was a further altercation or more of a continuation shall we say. It was quickly ended before it had a chance to escalate and quite rightly we were moved to a more secure location.

TA: The situation between you though does still seem to be escalating, only this past week again security had to come between you to stop a further war..

Steel interrupts Tim abruptly

GS: The security are there because Blue Dragon still hasn’t signed his damn contract, he’s not an employee of 6CWF and has therefore shouldn’t be in that ring shouting off his mouth, when he signs his contract we can get back to it and I can beat him again to end all this.

TA: He set his terms this week for agreeing to the contract, another one on one match against yourself at Beachfront Brawl only this time in an exploding barbed wire death match, you aren’t seriously considering taking part in that match are you?

GS: Considering it? I’m relishing the opportunity to compete Tim, it’s not a match I have ever competed in, heck I had to Wikipedia what the match even was and how one won such a contest. It’s still a fight though Tim and that’s what I do best, little to no rules, the almost certainty of guaranteed injury, it’s extreme to a whole new level and that suits me just fine. I’m either leaving beachfront brawl having once again pinned Blue Dragon or this time he will be the one having to be assisted out of the building unconscious when he’s no longer able to compete. Blue will put up a stern test he proved that last time and pushed me all the way, he reignited my passion for chaos now he deals once again with the consequences of that.

TA: lastly Geoff you are not scheduled for a match again at proving ground, however you could still be forced to compete should the wheel decide, is that something you are ready for at this stage?

Steel stands up and starts to remove the sound equipment.

GS: I’m ready to fight whenever I’m called upon Tim at any time, this is 6CWF it’s the nature of the business. Right now I’m pissed and if it can’t be Blue Dragon I get to face this week, if the wheel allows me I need to take out some of that frustration.

TA: I can see our time is up Geoff, Thank you once again and stay safe.

Steel shakes his head and walks off set as the scene ends.

"Too Old to Die Young" starts playing as Uryu walks out looking a little bewildered and shaking his head at Robin Reborn.

UI: So this is what this match means to you...I am frankly saddened that this is what became of my tag partner all those years ago. A hollow shell of a man who only wants the spotlight to further a hollywood career. When you were with me three years ago at least you had my respect as a man. You said what was on your mind when it needed to be said and your actions in the ring spoke volumes. Now I look at you and see the inverse, a man who is all talk and no action. A man who thinks wrestling is a side hustle to stardom.

Uryu heads slowly down the ramp as he talks.

UI: Lets give the folks here a little history lesson on us. Three years ago I was running a small training camp and encountered a masked luchador named Lion. I watched him and I saw something, so I invited him to 6WF for a trial match. They were so impressed they signed him and kept us together. We worked well, we got a tag team shot and then, I screwed up. I put personal goals ahead of the team and sadly, Lion got injured in Beachfront Brawl because of it. He had to be flown home a month after I got back. I waited for him and he said nothing. I kept calling him, he said nothing. A few months later he returns to a singles career and I tried to talk to him. He simply pointed at me, then to my opponent for the night and I understood. The team was over and understandably so. He told me to focus on my career and I did, up until the last few days of 6WF I never knew who he was. I then see him unmasking and here was a veteran who wanted a fresh start. I understood it and left him be.

Uryu climbs into the ring and sighs quietly.

UI: How I wish that man was here instead of you...

Uryu goes face to face with Robin Reborn.

UI: That man was earning the respect of everyone and not pi$$ing it up the wall like the man in front of me! You have had one match and are so staggeringly overconfident that you make Max Adamson look modest by comparison! Trading in your pride for money and a chance at fame is one of the dumbest decisions I can think of. This ain't like cashing in Freshers Ball Robin! You are putting it all on the line for the chance. If you fail then understand what that does to you. Holywood don't like working with flops and with the only place you can go to after they ditch you being right here! I'd stop looking down and start looking up because everyone here has now seen the real you and you will be starting from the very bottom because of it...

Uryu doesn't look away from Robin Reborn as he awaits a reply

Before Reborn can reply, "Back in Black" blares out of the speakers. Reborn has a smirk on his face and Uryu turns around. Anthony Grace appears, microphone in hand this time. As the music dies down, Grace motions for the cameraman to move closer.

AG: I am contractually obligated to deliver the following promotional material.

Grace smirks and sends the cameraman on his way. He looks at the two men and shakes his head.

AG: Mr Ishida, I mean what the f*ck was that?!

Grace laughs and walks the stage.

AG: It wasn't bad enough that your title reign could seriously endanger the life in the company. Now your boring, uncreative, look back in time monologue has endangered the life of everyone in this building!

He laughs again.

AG: Are you being serious? Look at Mr Reborn next to you.....does he look like a man that responds to a history lesson? You people are STILL making the mistake Mr Wood made last week! Tell all these people about a past they have no clue about!

He turns to look at them both and points.

AG: It is all about the here and now, and no-one epitomises the man of the moment more than one Anthony Amazing Grace.

Grace shrugs as a small section of fans loudly cheer but the rest of the fans are indifferent.

AG: You want to go on this look back tour? Well I've been listening to the archives Mr Ishida and there was one point I just want to bring up. It's mostly insignificant to the people here but if I have to do this airtime to satisfy my obligations then to be honest I can talk about anything I want. And the best subject for that is.....well....me.

He nods and then shrugs again.

AG: Let me cast your mind back to 2018. 5 long years ago. To the end of April. 6CW was chugging along and I, obviously, was in the main event. You had come out here to defend this Lion guy who was up against Mr Helms. Who to be honest was still as annoying as he is now. Alongside you two then strode out the TA and you all had a nice little conversation in the ring. It was boring, unexciting and, rather like everything that comes out of your mouth.....pointless.

Grace starts to walk down the aisle.

AG: But then I appeared, the 6CW World Champion. Every inch of me oozing charisma, superiority and prestige. The man that had made 6CW relevant walked out on this stage with his good friend Mr Charles Kramer.....

Grace gets to the ring and climbs through the ropes.

AG: And you know what this amazing specimen of a champion did? You want to know how he turned the mundane into the magnificent?

He walks right up to Uryu's face.

AG: I took this microphone and blew you all away.

He smirks as some of the fans cheer. A let's go Grace / Anthony Sucks chant starts going and Grace pauses to let the moment wash over them. He then nods and the crowd quieten down.

AG: So why am I telling you this? Why, after telling you to stop looking into the past, did I just do the same thing? Well, I had visited my colleague on that day this week and he reminded me of something. He reminded me of a few things actually.....

Grace walks around the ring, totally at ease and loving the surroundings.

AG: He made it clear that in this f*cking fantasy land we live and die by, that there has never been a better character than me. I come out here....to use your phrase....either looking down from the top or looking up from the bottom... and leave these people in no doubt whatsoever. That whatever level I may be , the rest of you are simply not on it. I can go through personal problems, financial woes and the entire locker room can hate me. But you all know that this place would be missing a very big piece without Anthony Grace......

He looks at Reborn.

AG: And my esteemed partner is correct.....Anthony Grace knows exactly what the dollar is. Because he gets paid in it and brings it flowing in. I am just one commodity you don't want to annoy.

Uryu goes to speak but Grace cuts him up.

AG: No choose your words carefully right. And before you do I am going to leave you with one of the most notable lines that night.....

Grace takes out a hip flask and takes a sip. He then leans on the turnbuckle in supreme confidence before speaking.

AG: I thank you for listening to the main event. I will now leave you to the adverts....

He drops the mic as the Let's go Grace / Anthony Sucks chant starts again.