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Post by Laura Phoenix - HBIC on Aug 8, 2020 20:36:09 GMT -5
Tuesday Night Riot Las Vegas, NV August 18th, 2020 Opening Qualifying Matches: Alanah O'Connell v Cleo Phillips RPs due by Sunday, August 16th, 2020 by 11:59pm Eastern Recommended 300 minimum 5000 maximum Segments for the show due Monday, August 17th at 11:59pm
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Post by Cleo Phillips on Aug 16, 2020 22:03:07 GMT -5
It wasn’t even her fault she came up short at Riot, everyone saw what happened. She gave Kazi everything, and then some, so much that he had to resort to underhanded tactics to score the victory. However, Cleo Phillips still did exactly what she said she would do, and came to fight. She proved that she belongs in PWS, and didn’t squander her main event chance. It’s only a matter of time before she gets her first victory, and perhaps even her first championship.
The obstacle in front of her could be a benchmark victory in PWS. Former United champion, Alanah O’ Connell who no doubt is looking for a pathway back to the championship she lost at Destiny, and she no doubt will do whatever she can do get there, however she is about to come full stop and face off with one of the fastest rising new stars in the company, whom herself has something to prove. --------- The scene opens with Cleo, sitting on a dingy and dirty old couch. One of the cushions has a spring poking out, and the entire thing is covered in unidentifiable stains and cigarette burns. Still she sits as comfortable as ever, her dark sunglasses pushed to the top of her head,the room itself isn’t much better, with the stained walls behind the couch, and a spot where someone had punched the drywall. She sits there for a moment quietly, but just for a moment. [Cleo] It’s wonderful you’ve found a family here Alanah, you’ll need that support system after the new girl in town eliminates you from the Dishonored tournament. I’ll be perfectly straight with you, I don’t care about your family, and I don’t care about you. I know your type, the pretty little girl next door, who smiles and just enjoys her perfect little life. It makes me sick. Cleo scowls, and spits on the ground for effect. [Cleo] See, even after what happened. I hold respect for Kazimir Moskovitz. I respect Kazimir because he’s a real fighter. He’s not here to look pretty, he’s not here to shake anybody's hands or please anybody. Now, he pulled a fast one on me last week, but hey, all’s fair in love and war and I can’t say I wouldn’t have done the same thing, I’m not gonna cry about it. I’ll put my big girl pants on, and move onto the next body, who was it again? Cleo mockingly scratches her head, with a smirk, ad the camera continues to focus on her. [Cleo] I don’t have much of a family myself. I mean I got my best friend Monique, and a couple of my cousins still live back in The Bronx, but my Pops died a few years back, and my Mom never came around. Got a older brother who’s locked up. I don’t have the happy life you have, and it’s not something I seek. I’m happy being who I am, and proud of all the fights I had to go through to get me here. Cleo leans back on the sofa, getting more comfortable, The dusty and dirty nature of the couch doesn’t seem to bother her, in fact she seems almost comfortable in this surrounding. [Cleo] Ever hear of the Concrete Jungle? It’s that place you avoid Alanah, that side of town your afraid to visit. The side of town where people like me thrive, and people like you avoid like the plague..what’s that old saying? Don’t get caught on the wrong side of town? Well, I’m FROM the wrong side of town, and people like me could care less about what happens to people like you. She speaks with conviction, she truly sees Alanah as the upscale, fancy living type. The type of people she has never liked her entire life, believing in her mind that people like that look down on her for being poor, and living a more dangerous or risque life. [Cleo] The thing is, I don’t have much to lose in this. If you beat me, then the new girl got beat by a former champion, the longest reigning United Champion. But If I beat you….then you just got beat by someone who for all intents and purposes is nobody in Apex. She scoffs, and licks her lips a little bit, she doesn’t want to refer to herself as a nobody, but also must face facts that she has only had 2 matches here, both unsuccessful, but has shown the promise to change all that...in due time. [Cleo] I can change all that by taking this qualifier, beating a former champion, then going on to earn myself a shot at one of our champions...it might even be your friend, the current champ Bella Madison. You two are still friends right? I Wouldn’t want something like a championship to come between you two. Cleo gives a shit eating grin at the camera, pleased with how petty she’s being. [Cleo] Your biggest mistake, would to look at me as an easy victory, I may be the new girl around here, but ask Kazi how much of a fighter I am, I’m someone who can and WILL catch you slippin’, and end up beating what JR Freeman referred to as one of the most if not THE most dominant and beloved champions in the companies history. Cleo leans forward, as the camera moves in closer to her for effect. [Cleo] I need you to understand..I hurt people. It’s what I do. I’m not into going to the mall, and shopping with the girls, or having a fun little slumber party, or being all smitten by some man. I’m a fighter Alanah, it’s what I do, its what I did back on the streets of The Bronx. Fighting is who I am, this isn’t going to be some pretty little dance for us. I want to make an example out of you. She stares directly into the camera, a serious look on her face. [Cleo] Last time, you were in the ring with a friend. But Alanah, I am not your friend, I don’t care what happens to you, or anyone else in this tournament. You’re on a downfall Alanah, you lost your championship, and now you’re going to lose to the new girl. I am going to prove that everything Alexis Makarios said to you was the TRUTH. From what my research shows, you ARE a spoiled little brat, riding your family’s coattails, and had you tried sucker punching me, like you did Alexis, you’d find yourself on the wrong end of a body snatching. Cleo pauses for a moment, the sound of gunfire can be heard far off in the distance. [Cleo] You have a real, rough street bitch coming at you next Alanah. One that is hungry for her first victory, and getting it over someone with your...position, would be like icing on the cake. The Body Snatcher is coming for you Alanah, and I’m about to SET….IT….OFF. Cleo keeps a stare on the camera, putting her best intimidating face on, her eyes show that she knows how much she needs this, and how serious she is about getting her first victory. Alanah is a former champion, and proven commodity in Apex, but Cleo doesn’t care. She just sees Alanah as opportunity, and will stop at nothing to seize it. -----------It was a few days after Riot, and Cleo sat with her friend Monique, possibly the only person in the world she trusted as a friend, the much larger Monique and Cleo had been friends since their childhood, and it was a bond that couldn’t be broken. [Cleo] Kazimir pulled a fast one on me, that’s all. He knew I had his number and was on route to scoring the victory, I don’t much like it, but he did what he had to do and I can respect that. [Monique] You know, with someone in your corner, there can be eyes on that sort of thing next time. Cleo looks at Monique under a sip from her coffee. [Cleo] You still on that Big Mo’ thing? I told you, you’re my best friend but I gotta do this alone. I have this chance to really make something of myself, and move up in the world. [Monique] Well, don’t go forgetting where you come from. [Cleo] You really think I’d do that? I’m proud of the route that’s gotten me to where I am, it’s because of that route that I’m as strong as I am. Not many people could have survived some of the shit we’ve been through, Momo. [Monique] Fine..fine. I’ll convince you one day, promise that. Cleo rolls her eyes and laughs to herself. [Cleo] I’m good Momo, you don’t gotta worry about me. I can handle myself. [Monique] Oh I know, I’ve seen what you do to those who piss you off. But you can’t deny we make a good team as well. [Cleo] We do, but right now Cleo Phillips is flying solo. I don’t want a tag partner. [Monique] Well, I meant more as your eyes on the outside. [Cleo] Well, I’ll keep it in mind, but still...I need to fly slo right now. Monique shrugs, Cleo clearly wants to do this on her own, but how long can she go without backup? She already lost a match to underhanded tactics, that some eyes on the outside could have brought to the refs attention. Her match with Alanah O’ Connell could be the one to sway her decision. [Monique] So..who’s this Alanah girl they got you facing? Cleo looks up again at Monique through a sip of coffee, Alanah has been the prominent person in her mind the past week, and she wants nothing more than to get her first victory over one of the top talents in PWS. [Cleo] Alanah O’Connell. I know the girl has the goods, she’s the former United champion, and it doesn’t take a genius to know that becoming a champion isn’t easy, but Miss Alanah hasn’t faced someone like me, who simply...doesn’t care. If I have to hurt her, I will. Monique looks back with her own look of concern, worried about her friend. [Monique] Don’t get too overzealous now. Remember to stay focused. You aren’t fighting in the streets of The Bronx, this is some professional shit. [Cleo] Yeah, I know..I know. Don’t worry...I got this. [Monique] And what happened last time you told me you “got this?” Cleo furrows and eyebrow, looking almost offended at the comment. [Cleo] You really gonna bring that up? [Monique] Just sayin’ having me watch your back has helped you out in the past……. ---------A man stands over Cleo, bat in hand, shes on her knees but she isn’t begging. She’s looking defiant, but clearly defeated by whatever got her into this position. [Man] We warned you not to fuck with Marlo’s crew bitch, but you had to go and play tough girl and look where it got you. The man clangs the bat against the ground and fakes a swing at Cleos head, she doesn’t flinch. [Cleo] You won’t do it Geno, you’re spineless. The man, now identified as Geno, frowns. [Geno] There’s that infamous attitude. That’s what got you here to begin with. Marlo is gonna be pleased when I bring you to him. [Cleo] Fuck Marlo, why can’t he do his own dirty work. [Geno] Marlo knows how to value his team, his friends. He’s smart enough to know you don’t fly solo in every situation. You really though you could just roll in here, and walk out with our money? [Cleo] Worth a shot. [Geno] Well, you blew this one Cleo. Geno kicks Cleo in the chest, she falls over on her back, already bruised up from some previous scuffle. [Geno] You’re lucky the boss wants you alive, but since you have something of a..reputation, it’s time for you to go lights out. Geno positions himself onto Cleos chest, he sets the bat aside, allowing his weight holding her down as he starts to strangle, she struggles to fight back against the larger man, and starts to turn blue in the face. [] Hey Geno...you dropped something., From behind, a large woman looms over Geno, holding his bat, she swings and hits him HARD in the chest, and follows it up with a MASSIVE boot to the face. She reaches down and pulls Cleo up. [Monique] Dammit Cleo, what the fuck? [Cleo] I thought I could get the money..it looked easy... [Monique] You almost fucked up. You gotta stop doing this solo rouge shit, your lucky I was here [Cleo]....Look it won’t happen again, but I’m gonna have to get them back for this. [Monique] ...But you came at them first….nevermind. Just promise me next time you won’ go alone next time. [Cleo] ...fine. [Monique] What are we gonna do with him? Monique motions to Geno, still on the ground catching his air. [Cleo] Leave him, he’s worthless. What idiot drops their weapon? Cleo kicks Geno in the chest once more for good measure, before leaving him laying there as her and Monique left the scene, with the bat..and a bag of cash.
-----------[Cleo] Fine, yeah I get it. Just let me do me right now. Like you said, this is professional shit right? And Alanah O’ Connell at least doesn’t have that sort of malicious intent. She’s gonna fight, and try to win but she’ll keep the fight as honest as she can. [Monique] Doesn’t she got a lot of people on her side? [Cleo] The Russow family or something, I think they’re supposed to be the big shots around here. Real ganglike pack mentality. [Monique] I’m telling you...backup. [Cleo] I’ll be fine. She sucker punched some girl last week for calling her out, so I’m sure her mindset isn’t where it usually is. Miss Alanah is in for one of the biggest surprise fights of her life, and if she isn’t ready, she’ll get body snatched. Cleo gives Monique a smile, and the tow continue their chatter, over their coffee. --------Cleo sure seems ready, but how will she handle the former United Champion? How will Alanah handle Cleo? Cleo is running on the assumption that Alanah is going to be over confident when going against her. But will that be the truth? If Alanah watched the showing against Kazimir on Riot, she’ll know that Cleo is someone who can go the limit and would be smart enough to prepare. This is going to be one of Cleos biggest fights in PWS, even with it being only her third contest. This victory, over a former champion and proven star, would put her in a position as a solid contender for future title opportunities. All she needs to do, is win, and Cleo is truly ready, to SET IT OFF.
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