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Post by Laura Phoenix - HBIC on Jan 2, 2022 22:10:59 GMT -5
PWS: APEX PRESENTS RIOT: SPECIAL EDITIONA 3 HOUR SPECIALTUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022CAESARS SUPERDOME - NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANAJoin us, as PWS: APEX presents a special, 3-hour edition of Tuesday Night RIOT! Live from New Orleans, Louisiana. Welcome to 2022!Singles MatchAlexis Makarios vs. Kallie ReznikRoleplay deadline is Sunday, January 16, 11:59pm est1 rp each, 300 word minimum, 5000 word maximum
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Post by Alexis Makarios on Jan 16, 2022 21:57:31 GMT -5
Scene One: Dinner Location: A local Italian restaurant When: Thursday, December 30th. Evening.
*The scene fades up inside a local Italian restaurant with a small table. Sitting on one side was Alexis Makarios and her husband, James Younger. On the other side sat Dan and Audrey Russow. The group was enjoying some salads and breadsticks while waiting for their entrees to arrive. You can see that they are chatting, like a group of old friends. They all let out a laugh.*
Alexis Makarios: Oh god, I remember that! It was so embarrassing!
Audrey Russow: I warned you not to eat tacos from that cart… but did you listen? Nope.
James Younger: She has a problem sometimes…
Alexis Makarios: I was hungry, ok!
*They all laughed a bit more as Alexis’s face was turning red.*
Audrey Russow: Lesson learned, right?
Alexis Makarios: I guess… but man it’s so hard to believe how long ago that was. Things are SO different now.
Dan Russow: Yeah… who woulda guessed all the shit that woulda happened in the last decade.
Alexis Makarios: I know! Who would have thought that I would be sitting here, having a nice dinner with a Russow. One of the people who was calling me a homewrecker… doing everything they could to annoy me…
Dan Russow: Hey! You changed too, ya know.
*Alexis looked down and poked at her salad a little bit.*
Alexis Makarios: I did go a little bit… psycho… didn’t I?
James Younger: I mean…
Dan Russow: YES
*Dan shoved half a breadstick in his mouth after he blurted that out. Audrey shot him a quick look.*
Alexis Makarios: It’s ok. I know I got pretty bad. It was strange like… some of the crap I did… It was like I was watching a movie and I just couldn’t stop myself. At times it was like I was outside my body, watching. Like I had no control. But at least I didn’t go as far as Heather has recently… right?
*The table was silent. Awkwardly silent.*
Alexis Makarios: Audrey?
Audrey Russow: Uh…
*She looked to James*
Alexis Makarios: James? I wasn’t THAT bad, was I?
James Younger: Well…
*Alexis narrowed her eyes as she glanced over at Dan.*
Alexis Makarios: Dan… I know YOU won’t sugar coat it…
*Dan does everything he can to NOT make eye contact with her.*
Dan Russow: I mean…there was that whole comment you made about me being a father…
Alexis Makarios: Yeaaaaaaaah… thaaaaaaaat… was… uncalled for. I’m really sorry, you know that right?
Dan Russow: I mean…I’m sure we both said things that were uncalled for…I’ll give ya a pass. Everyone gets one.
Alexis Makarios: Yeah we uh… both kinda have anger issues and well… in my defense… I was kind of backed into a corner. And I can’t believe I’m going to say this but I was wr… wrrrrr….
*She takes a deep breath in and lets it out*
Alexis Makarios: Wrong… about you. You are a great father to Aurora.
*James turned his head towards her, and a grin formed on his face. That was NOT a sentence he heard from his wife… often… if at all. This was a huge step for her her, and he beamed with pride. Dan just looks over at Audrey in shock.*
Dan Russow: You got a pen? I need this in writing.
*Audrey shoots him a bit of a glare and elbows him in the side.*
Audrey Russow: Doesn’t work with me what makes you think it’ll work with her?
Dan Russow: Worth a shot…
*Dan shrugs and Alexis raised an eyebrow towards him*
Alexis Makarios: Ok so … elephant in the room. I already discussed this with Dan earlier but Audrey… I swear I didn’t send those texts. I had no idea that Heather got to my phone while I was in the shower. I am so sorry… I had actually talked to her a bit earlier in the night about you two at least trying to get along. I just…
Audrey Russow: Guess we have her answer. It’s whatever. I don’t blame you for her actions.
Alexis Makarios: I just feel bad, you have to deal with her crap because of me. With everything else you have been through, and are dealing with currently, it’s not fair to you.
Audrey Russow: It’s not your fault. Heather is a jealous psychopath that I was always going to have to deal with at some point. I don’t want you blaming yourself for this. This is all on her.
Alexis Makarios: I know you’re right but… I still can’t help but feel responsible. I’ll talk to her again. Maybe, just maybe, I can get through to her.
*Dan opened his mouth to make a comment, but just shook his head, realizing it was just too easy. The waiter came over bringing their entrees, sending the scene to black*
Scene 2: The Rookie Location: Interview area at the arena When: January 16th, early afternoon
*The scene fades up with Alexis Makarios standing in the back of the arena with Claire Anderson.*
Claire Anderson: Hello PWS:APEX Fans! I’m standing here with the #1 Contender for the United Championship… She is a former World and Tag champ, along with a Hall of Famer… Alexis Makarios!
*The camera zooms out a bit to show both in the scene. Alexis was wearing the most recent shirt of hers that says “#FutureTripleCrownChampion” on the front, and a pair of jeans. Her red hair seemed a little brighter than usual as it flowed over her shoulders in loose curls and waves.*
Claire Anderson: Now, Alexis, we have a lot to discuss today. You haven’t really said anything since Crusade. Before we really hop into things, how did it feel to go into that match against Gracie?
Alexis Makarios: It felt great. I helped train Gracie, I’ve known her since she was a kid. I love her to death. And I am SO PROUD to see how far she has come in this business. She is an amazing talent… it’s in her blood… I’d be surprised if she wasn’t. She gave me a HELL of a match. I could feel the crowd during it and for the first time in a long time, they were cheering for me. The fans were actually behind me, behind us both. I don’t know if it’s just because the match was dedicated to Jorge or what. But it felt… good… to have the fans on my side again. It’s been a strange and rough year.
Claire Anderson: That’s an understatement. After your time in the…
Alexis Makarios: You can say it… the nut house…
Claire Anderson: I was going to say the Psych Ward but… however you want to word it. Was it hard to transition back into things?
Alexis Makarios: Unbelievably so. For months I didn’t feel like I knew who I was. It took a lot of therapy and reflection to truly separate myself from my mental illness. What reactions were me, and what were not. Then 3 months later, I lost one of the biggest figures in my life and gained a beautiful niece in the same week.
Claire Anderson: I can’t even imagine going through that so soon after everything.
Alexis Makarios: It was one of the toughest times of my life. But thankfully I had one of the best support systems I could ever imagine in my life. I had Gracie, Jenn, Eddie… all the Lopez clan really. James and Heather, and Audrey too.
Claire Anderson: Ah yes, Heather and Audrey. That’s kind of a weird thing to be stuck in the middle of.
Alexis Makarios: It’s, not gonna lie, it’s kind of hell. They are 2 very opposite sides of the spectrum. Audrey is this kind, upbeat, sweet person. Heather is…
Claire Anderson: A bitch?
Alexis Makarios: No, I wouldn’t say THAT. Heather is a very deeply caring individual; she just… shows it in a strange way? She is insanely loyal and will fight to the death for those she cares about. Does she go to extremes and go overboard? Yes. But she’s just an intense individual. She was by my side, fiercely loyal, last year. When I had my break? She was the one who came to visit me and checked in on me when I got home. There’s a side to her that others don't really see.
Claire Anderson: If you say so… anyways… have you checked in with Audrey? How is she feeling after whatever happened?
Alexis Makarios: She’s ok. She had bigger things to focus on. And I know she is OUT. FOR. BLOOD. And I mean that in the best way possible. She is seeing red. You think I have anger issues? The bear was poked and it’s gonna be bad.
Claire Anderson: Well, I think that about sums things up. You have your first match of 2022 on a special 3 hour Riot! Against Kallie Reznik.
Alexis Makarios: Ah, the rookie…
Claire Anderson: She’s kind of… not… a rookie?
Alexis Makarios: How many matches has she had in PWS?
Claire Anderson: Um… 2?
Alexis Makarios: Exactly. Rookie. I don’t care what kind of experience she has outside of PWS. She’s still a rookie around here. And has to pay her dues.
Claire Anderson: She did beat Matthew Paul and Jonathan Sanders… while he was the Collateral Damage Champion. She’s technically undefeated.
Alexis Makarios: Until now. Look… may I?
*Claire nods and holds the mic towards Alexis. Alexis looks into the camera*
Alexis Makarios: Kallie, hun… listen to me and listen to me good. I know you are probably going into this match with 2 things in your head. 1: “Holy shit… I get to face such a big name like Alexis Makarios!” and 2: “Holy SHIT… I HAVE to face someone as good as Alexis Makarios!”. I remember what it was like to be in your shoes. The fresh faced new girl in the locker room, staying close to the side of a bigger name, trying to make a name for yourself. It’s rough for us ladies to get to a certain point in this business. Believe me… I’ve broken a few glass ceilings myself. You said it yourself on Twitter right after the match was announced “I’m not ready”. Well, I suggest you GET ready, and quickly.
Claire Anderson: Do you think Kallie is nervous about this match?
Alexis Makarios: She should be. Look, I know I didn’t exactly have a good 2021. I had a lot of losses and failures. I started 2021 as a champion. As a bad guy. One of the most hated people in the company. But me and Heather… we stood side by side and it was us against the world. Life was good! People feared us, people hated us. We did what we wanted, to hell with any consequences. Then we lost the belts to the Russows… and things spiraled out of control. I got locked up in a psych ward. I came back, I had a rough time readjusting. And then I got that match with Gracie… and that match turned things around for me. I entered 2021 as a force to be reckoned with… and I’m entering 2022 the same way. Things can only go up from here. Just stinks that I had to hit such a rock bottom before I could even begin to elevate myself. Just kinda stinks that Kallie is going to be my first stepping stone to reaching my goal.
Claire Anderson: Winning the United Title?
Alexis Makarios: Exactly. I’m sure Kallie is talented. And I’m sure it won’t be an easy match to win. But I’ve been through HELL to get to where I am. And not just this last year. My entire career. I’ve had to bite and scratch and claw to get to this point in my career. I’ve had to bust skulls, and I have paid my dues. I’ve spent countless hours training, perfecting my craft. Learning all the skills I needed to make it. And guess what? It paid off. And I’m in possibly the best shape of my life, mentally and physically. I am ready for this United Title match. Cleo better be ready for me… because I’m coming into that match at 200%. And nothing can stop me. NOTHING. 2022 is the year of Makarios.
*With that, Alexis walked off, sending the cameras to black*
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