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Post by Laura Phoenix - HBIC on Feb 3, 2020 21:49:44 GMT -5
PWS: APEX Presents Tuesday Night Riot Tuesday, February 11, 2020
United Center, Chicago, IL
Non-title Match Jenn Carpenter vs. Alanah O’Connell
RP Deadline Sunday, February 9th, 2020 11:59PM
Minimum 300 Maximum 3000
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Post by Alanah O'Connell on Feb 9, 2020 23:33:02 GMT -5
Central Park New York City
The snow fell in soft clusters during this cold, wintry Sunday afternoon as PWS Apex United Champion Alanah O’Connell wandered around the part. She was dressed in a stylish royal blue wool coat that fell to her knees, black leggings, and leather ankle boots. She passed by a group of small children having a snowball fight, and it brought a warm smile to her lips. She continued walking along until she reached a more secluded area of the park, surrounded by towering trees. She leaned up against one thick trunk, letting out a breath that rose in clouds in the frigid February air.
“The thing about Apex is that it seems no matter where you turn, there’s a famous name on the roster. The Russows, the Madisons, the Lopezs. By no means am I saying that's a bad thing…after all, I am dating one and best friends with another. But my brother and I came into this company as virtual nobodies...and now we hold two of the three titles. We may not have a wrestling pedigree like most of the roster, but what we do have is heart and determination. Not to mention that good old fashioned Irish fighting spirit.”
She looked directly at the camera, her brown eyes staring down the lens as a little smirk crossed her lips. “I am rather excited to be going up against someone new this week. And wouldn’t you know it...someone with a famous last name! Granted, Jenn got hers through marriage...but the fact remains the same. She has a name that is instantly recognizable. But that name won’t mean much once she steps into the ring with me. Every time I’ve stepped into that ring, I’ve proven beyond any shadow of a doubt that I belong in this business. My family may not have the kind of pedigree that a lot of you have. We came from humble beginnings, but we fought for everything that we have. Everything my brothers and I have done, we’ve gotten through our blood, sweat and tears. We never had the luxury of a last name to get our foot in the door anywhere. We had to prove that we belonged. We had to kick that damn door in and tear it off its hinges.”
“Now, I’m not saying that Jenn is just coasting on her last name. From what I’ve seen, she’s a pretty damn good competitor. But right now, I’ve got a lot that I’m fighting for. Because once I’m done with Jenn, I have to look ahead to my next title defense, which happens to be against one of my very best friends, Bella Madison. Don’t get it wrong, I’m not looking past Jenn or underestimating her by any means. But ever since Bella won that contendership, it’s been on my mind. And why wouldn’t it? Sure, Bella and I didn’t exactly have the greatest start to our friendship. But over time, she became as close to me as a real sister. So yeah, I’m a little conflicted at the fact that I’m going to have to face her for my title. A title that I fought like hell to win...and one that I’m going to fight like hell to keep. No matter who I have to face.”
With that little cryptic note, Alanah slid her hands inside the pockets of her coat and wandered out of the scene as the camera faded out to black.
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Post by Jennifer Makarios -Lopez on Feb 9, 2020 23:51:33 GMT -5
Enough with the negativity.
(The scene opens up in the most unusual place for Jenn, we’re on an Amtrack train heading towards Chicago. The sleeper car that she’s in is cramped but enough room to move around in, and since she’s the only one in the room, she can move around freely without stepping on any toes. Jenn could have taken the easy way by taking the airplane but she wanted a place to think for a few hours…. Which is well over a few hours but who’s really counting eh? The train started it’s journey a few hours ago, they’re in a remote city in eastern Arizona, just on the edge of the New Mexico border. Jenn returns from the dining car and settles in her room for a while)
Jenn: I’ve lived in America for well over 10 years now and I never get to see this type of scenery from a train. I always take the plane to get to places faster. But why the sudden change? I just wanted a place to think. A place that will allow me to think. I figured 43 hours on a train will be just a thing to do that. And…. I was right! Plus… I can see America in a different way. Nothing gets cooler than that right?
(Jenn latches the door behind her before pulling the privacy Curtin closed by using the velcro the train has for them. She moves to the sit by the window, watching the passing desert go by, there’s nothing much to see.)
Jenn: Over the past year or so, a lot of negativity has surrounded me, rather it be the divorce I had, the injuries or just people trying to get on my nerves, I let it get to me. Normally, I’m not that type of person to let things get to me, I always have thick skin. But it seems like everything hit all at once and I couldn’t seem to shake it. I even took a break from social media for a little while. Yes, I still talked to a few close friends of mine but otherwise, I don’t want to be on that toxic platform. All twitter is nowadays is people bitching and moan about stuff that doesn’t revolve around them. I couldn’t handle it, nor with the personal stuff, I was dealing with. I’m not saying all of this to be a sob story, don’t get it twisted. I don’t feel sorry for me, ever. I’m a big girl, I can deal with it by myself. That’s why this train ride is necessary.
(Jenn lets out a slight chuckle.)
Jenn: All of this needs to stop. I cant move forward with my career if I let things from the past keep holding me down. It's not who I am. I’ve had enough with the negativity. I’ve had enough of people trying to pry into my life and trying to make things better and trying to tell me how to live MY life. “Oh, you and Eddie should get back together”. “Oh you need this, you need that.” fuck off would you? I’m not a 5 year old.
(It’s clear that Jenn is just venting her frustrations of the last 2 years now. Who would blame her, honestly. She’s letting out of a side of her that people don’t normally get to see let alone hear. Normally she’s the type of person with a good head on her shoulders. But, this is what happens to someone who keeps their emotions bottled up for so long. Jenn sat in her seat for a long while, looking out the window. She’s trying to think of what she wants to say next.) Jenn: For now on, things are going to change and change for the better. You’re either with me, or you can get the fuck out of my life. I don’t need you or your negativity.
Jenn: In Chicago, I have this non-title match with Alanah. I already know what she’s going to say. She’s going to go on this rant on how I shouldn’t even be in the ring with her and all that other garbage she wants people to believe. Here’s the thing, she’s never seen me wrestle. She doesn’t know what I’m capable of in that ring, and she doesn’t know how dangerous I can be in that ring. I didn’t win 8 championships just for sitting on my ass and doing nothing. I can be as ruthless as the next person.
(Jenn runs her fingers through her hair.)
Jenn: Don’t believe me? Ask Gracie, ask Alexis, ask Eddie, ask Candy. Ask any other girl who stepped in the ring with me. When that match was over, they left the ring a battered and bloody person. See Alanah, if I can leave my friends and my own stepdaughter battered and bloody, imagine what I can do a person that I don’t like? Not saying I don’t like you, but just imagine. But… you weren’t there to see it were you?.
(Jenn shakes her head slightly.)
Jenn: You’re going to judge on the year that we’ve been working together in this company right? Yeah, let’s judge a person who’s been pledged with injuries, who’s had lack of direction by management. That’ll help boost your ego right? Problem is, if you’re wrestling as I have, 10 years straight, no breaks at all…. Injuries tend to catch up with you, it’s not an excuse, it’s a fact. In Chicago, you’re going to see a different side of me, and I don’t think you’re going to like it. I really don’t care if you do or not. I’m hungry Alanah, and angry and I’m ready to prove a point. No, I’m not going to “make a name for myself”... Did it, done it, completed it.
(Jenn stands up with a smile on her face. A look of happiness finally fills the room, for the first time since the train left it’s hub hours ago.)
Jenn: With that said, I respect Alanah, I really do. I respect you as a competitor and as a champion. You and I have something on the line for this match, no it’s not for the title… Relax. You need to keep your momentum going for Bella and me…. I need to prove myself again. Redemption time. Let’s tear the house down. Chicago, big city, big lights, big fight feel… let’s do this. I’ll see you in Chicago, but for now…. Dinner awaits.
(Jenn starts to move around the small room in the train before walking down the small hallway that leads to the diner’s car to get her food. The scene comes to a close with the Arizona desert fading into the darkness of nighttime. 43 hours till Chicago…..)
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