Post by Edward Grado on Sept 10, 2023 4:36:21 GMT -5
OOC- Posting anyway. It's late. It's incomplete. But I didn't want the work to not get out there.
The scene opens with Sam Chatman on the phone with what is presumably Austin Ramsey. It’s a Saturday Night at the Velvet Rabbit Las Vegas with Sam in his dressing room getting ready for his first set of the night.
SAM CHATMAN: I think we can both agree I’ve been very cool about this entire situation with Edward, but I can only be nice about it for so long. I know he’s your cousin, but it’s getting a little weird.
Sam puts the call on speaker and lays it on the counter as he looks into the mirror and starts to rub oil on his upper body, and the voice on the other end of the phone is indeed Austin.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: You know he’s harmless, right? He is still getting acclimated to how things are done here.
SAM CHATMAN: I get that… but trolling my social media? My wife is asking questions, and that’s where I must draw the line.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Just to play Devi’s advocate here, but didn’t you save Edward from Justin York at Summer Madness Night One?
SAM CHATMAN: Yeah, but that’s because he’s family.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Sam, nobody is questioning your manhood. We all know you love the poontang pie. Can I ask you this? Has he ever made you feel uncomfortable? What I mean by that is has he done anything? Has he touched you? Has he made sexual advances? Anything?
SAM CHATMAN: Does a smack on the ass count?
Sam runs his hands over his face.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: I guess it depends on if you enjoyed it.
Sam cuts his eyes toward the phone.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: I’m kidding, I’m kidding.
There is a knock heard coming from Sam’s dressing room door.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Expecting someone?
Sam walks over to the door and slowly cracks it open to see Shaun, the infamous doorman of the Velvet Rabbit. Sam opens the door.
SAM CHATMAN: What’s up?
SHAUN: We just had a delivery for you.
Confused Sam asks.
SAM CHATMAN: A delivery?
Shaun hands Sam a small card. Sam opens the card and starts reading the sentiment.
SAM CHATMAN: Shake and Bake.
Sam lowers the card as a delivery man in a brown uniform enters the frame with a vase with a dozen roses. Sam steps to the side and lets the delivery guy in.
DELIVERY GUY: Can I put these on the counter?
SAM CHATMAN: Sure.
We hear Austin in the background from the speaker of the phone.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: What’s going on?
SAM CHATMAN: I got some flower delivery from one of my many adoring fans.
Sam follows the delivery guy back to the door and looks to close it behind him only to have the door stopped by the delivery guy's black boot.
DELIVERY GUY: There’s more.
SAM CHATMAN: How much more?
The delivery guy motions with his head for Sam to step out into the hallway where as far as the eye can see are vases of various colored roses, oversized Teddy Bears, and heart-shaped balloons. Sam rolls his eyes and storms back into his dressing room where he walks over and snatches his phone from the countertop.
SAM CHATMAN: Bro… get here.
Sam hangs up the phone.
**********
Austin Ramsey found his way to the Velvet Rabbit and into the dressing room of Sam Chatman which is now filled from floor to ceiling with balloons, flowers, and oversized stuffed animals to see Sam seething. Austin immediately burst out into laughter at the sheer site causing Sam to lash out almost instantly.
SAM CHATMAN: It’s not funny!
Austin immediately responds.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Oh it’s kinda funny.
Austin looks around the room before asking.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Did they at least send a sentiment with it?
SAM CHATMAN: You know who sent this and it’s starting to get out of control. How am I supposed to team with Edward if he can’t understand the simplistic nature that I am not gay? Have you, Toddy, or Daniel tried to talk to him?
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Of course; we’ve spoken to him, several times, but you know he’s as harmless as they come and sometimes it takes a little time for things to sink in with him. Edward was neglected and physically abused when he was a kid which has left some lasting damage that he can’t control.
Sam takes a deep breath while resting his hands on his hips as he looks at all the romantic gestures.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: I tell you what. I’ll call him now and get him to come down here and we can talk to him together. How does that sound?
SAM CHATMAN: It sounds better than doing nothing.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: I’ll call him now.
Austin takes his phone from the pocket of his jeans and hits up ole Cuzzo himself before placing the phone to his ear.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: It’s ringing.
Edward picks up on the other end.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Cuzzo!! Wait, hold on… No Edward, don’t feed the pigeons rice! They drink water and water makes rice puff up and explode their stomachs. Listen, leave Central Park, and come over to the Velvet Rabbit.
Austin simply shakes his head as he can’t keep a smile from his face.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: I think you’re going to want to come over here because Sam wanted to see you. Eddie? Hello? Cuzzo?
Austin removes the phone from his ear and looks over at Sam.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: That didn’t take any convincing.
Sam flips Austin off.
***********
The door to Sam’s dressing room burst open to see Edward Grado rocking lime green Daisy Dukes on top of his wrestling singlet that displays GRADO across his chest, a backward hot pink baseball cap, and knee-high high fur boots tied together with a black fanny pack around his waist.
EDWARD GRADO: DADDY!
Edward is suddenly confused as he looks around Sam’s dressing room and sees the flowers, the stuffed animals, and the balloons. The voice of Austin Ramsey is heard.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Got anything you want to say to me?
Austin emerges from behind one of the oversized stuffed animals.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Eddie you got to stop doing stuff like this. It’s not healthy, and it’s starting to make someone uncomfortable. Do you remember when Daniel and I spoke to you about Sam and how he likes girls? Well, it wasn’t a lie, and when you do stuff like this it makes it hard for guys like Sam to get comfortable around you.
Edward’s eyes grow wide.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: If Sam can’t get comfortable around you outside of the ring then he certainly won’t be comfortable with you inside the ring. You guys are just a few days away from teaming up for the first time on Monday Night, and the last thing you want is any levels of distrust if you want to be successful.
Austin continues while picking up a stuffed bear.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Stylez and Damage are formidable opponents in their own right, and just because they haven’t teamed before doesn’t give you or Sam an advantage because this is your first time too. You have to make this right with Sam and apologize for all of this.
Edward finally speaks.
EDWARD GRANDO: Ummmmmmmm, I no do this.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Stop playing Edward, you did. This has you written all over it.
EDWARD GRADO: I no do this, Austin.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: If you didn’t do it then who did? Who else outside of Sam’s wife would show him this much affection?
EDWARD GRADO: Hoes?
Austin lowers his head and starts shaking it back and forth.
EDWARD GRADO: Why accuse me?
Austin raises his head.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Edward… I mean this in the nicest possible way…
The door opens to Sam’s dressing room where Chatman enters with a white towel around his waist, chiseled abs on firm display as he’s finished his first set… Sam locks eyes on Edward, and inside Grado’s head “Like a Prayer” by Madonna hits almost on cue. Everything goes in slow motion as Sam smiles and blows Grado a kiss that brings a schoolboy smile to Edward’s face before suddenly seeing Austin’s fingers snap in front of his eyes waking him from his daydream.
EDWARD GRADO: What happened to Madonna?
Confused by the statement, simultaneously Austin and Sam answer.
“WHAT?”
EDWARD GRADO: Never mind.
Sam walks over and disappears into the bathroom only to emerge in black track pants with the white towel now over his shoulder.
SAM CHATMAN: Are we going to talk about all this?
EDWARD GRADO: Hey daaadddddddddyyyyyyyyy.
Edward winks at Sam causing Chatman to pivot attention to Austin.
SAM CHATMAN: See, this is what I’m talking about.
Sam turns his attention around to Edward.
SAM CHATMAN: You’ve got to stop doing all this dude, it’s weird. I just want to be your friend but you’re making that very hard to do.
Edward’s eyes start to lower toward his fanny pack and then back up to Sam.
SAM CHATMAN: Calling me Daddy, sending me gifts, it’s all not necessary.
Edward responds.
EDWARD GRADO: I no send all this. I no have money for it. Lagers rule!
Edward unzips his fanny pack and pulls out a can of Yuengling and cracks the top before gulping it down faster than Popeye sucks down a can of Spinach with both Austin and Sam looking on rather impressed as Edward crushes the can and throws it on the floor. We get a shot of Austin who is scrolling through his phone.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Edward, maybe you didn’t have the money to do this… but I did.
Austin flips his phone around displaying a transaction for all said deliveries to Sam Chatman.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Did you take my credit card and use it to do this?
Edward shakes his head and says.
EDWARD GRADO: No.
Sam lets out a deep sigh.
SAM CHATMAN: He’s not going to admit to it.
Sam’s cell phone starts to ring. Austin grabs it from Sam’s travel bag and tosses it over to Sam who catches it and looks at the caller ID.
SAM CHATMAN: It’s Daniel.
Sam answers the call and puts it on speaker.
SAM CHATMAN: Is everything okay, Daniel?
The voice of Daniel Ramsey can be heard on the other end of the phone.
DANIEL RAMSEY: Everything is fine over here, but I felt like I needed to check in with you to make sure everything is good with you.
SAM CHATMAN: Yeah, why wouldn’t it be?
DANIEL RAMSEY: I dunno, Maybe you are running short of space in your dressing room at the Rabbit.
Suddenly everything falls into place as Sam responds to Daniel with sheer sarcasm.
SAM CHATMAN: You son of a bitch.
Daniel laughs and hangs up the phone. Sam looks over at Austin and then over at Edward.
EDWARD GRADO: I told you I no do it.
There is an awkward silence as Edward looks for an apology.
SAM CHATMAN: Damn dude, I feel like crap for accusing you. I’m sorry bro.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Are we going to ignore the fact he’s wearing lime green daisy dukes and a hot pink hat?
SAM CHATMAN: Don’t forget the fur boots.
End scene.
**********
We get a shot of Sam Chatman standing outside the Velvet Rabbit kicked back on a brick wall of the exterior of the building. He’s wearing a red jacket that’s partially zipped up.
SAM CHATMAN: Lately, I’ve been on my stride in the WGWF, and why wouldn’t I be? People forget that I have been in this business for a very long time, and yet at times, it feels like I’m the Rodney Dangerfield of the WGWF when I get no respect. I’ve secured my spot in the 2023 Cannabis Cup; an event that I am going to use to remind the masses just who Sam Chatman truly is but before we can get to the Cup I’ve got my sights set on WGWF Dark and teaming with a dude that doesn’t get the respect he deserves either.
Sam pauses to gather his thoughts.
SAM CHATMAN: Edward Grado has turned my life upside down… but that doesn’t mean that he’s a slouch, it doesn’t mean he can’t hang, and it doesn’t mean that if anyone looks past him they’re going to hang an “L” on their win/loss column. I know what most of you are thinking… You’re thinking there is no way that I will be able to coexist with Edward, or maybe you’re thinking that with this being the first time we are going to be teaming together things might get a little awkward…
Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” starts to play audibly which brings an eye roll from Sam while he starts to shake his head. Seconds pass and as soon as the lyrics start to kick in we see Edward Grado strutting ass onto the screen in a matching Red Jacket that is disheveled at best, a tye-dyed hat, a black fanny pack secured around his waist, and a large boom box on his shoulder blaring Madonna.
Edward stops in front of Sam and throws up the index finger of his left hand, and while he twirls his finger he dances around in a circle in front of Chatman. Edward stops dancing and puts the boombox on the sidewalk before trying to lean back against the brick wall to look cool like Sam.
EDWARD GRADO: Yo.
Edward crosses his arms across his chest like he’s hip.
SAM CHATMAN: You do realize it’s hard to look cool right now, right?
EDWARD GRADO: Oh stop it.
SAM CHATMAN: Are you ready for Monday?
Edward turns his full attention to Sam.
EDWARD GRADO: Are you?
Edward gives Chatman a wink of the eye and light blown kiss followed by a schoolboy grin.
SAM CHATMAN: See this is what I’m talking about. We have a match to contend with and you can’t help yourself from flirting with me.
EDWARD GRADO: Have you seen you?
Without hesitation, Sam responds.
SAM CHATMAN: Fair point.
“Guys, guys…”
Austin Ramsey enters the screen.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: You both need to clock in and focus on the task at hand because Damage is a former Tag Team Champion and Johnny is a threat in his own right. You guys have the opportunity to make some serious noise in a division that is off and popping.
EDWARD GRADO: I no damage you.
Edward states while pointing at Sam.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: No Edward. One of your opponent's names is Damage.
EDWARD GRADO: That’s stupid.
Edward rolls his eyes.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Listen…
Austin kneels down cutting off the boombox which brings an audible gasp from Edward. It’s as if Austin has committed a cardinal sin.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Neither one of you has the best records when it comes to the WGWF, and this could be your time to turn things around and start really building some momentum for yourselves. Sam, you just locked in your spot in the Cannabis Cup, and if you focus you stand as good of a chance as anyone else involved to punch your ticket to a World Title shot. Momentum is crucial. Damage and Johnny are going to overlook you both based on your records alone, and that’s the only advantage you need to capitalize on.
SAM CHATMAN: I got this.
EDWARD GRADO: We got this.
End Scene.
The scene opens with Sam Chatman on the phone with what is presumably Austin Ramsey. It’s a Saturday Night at the Velvet Rabbit Las Vegas with Sam in his dressing room getting ready for his first set of the night.
SAM CHATMAN: I think we can both agree I’ve been very cool about this entire situation with Edward, but I can only be nice about it for so long. I know he’s your cousin, but it’s getting a little weird.
Sam puts the call on speaker and lays it on the counter as he looks into the mirror and starts to rub oil on his upper body, and the voice on the other end of the phone is indeed Austin.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: You know he’s harmless, right? He is still getting acclimated to how things are done here.
SAM CHATMAN: I get that… but trolling my social media? My wife is asking questions, and that’s where I must draw the line.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Just to play Devi’s advocate here, but didn’t you save Edward from Justin York at Summer Madness Night One?
SAM CHATMAN: Yeah, but that’s because he’s family.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Sam, nobody is questioning your manhood. We all know you love the poontang pie. Can I ask you this? Has he ever made you feel uncomfortable? What I mean by that is has he done anything? Has he touched you? Has he made sexual advances? Anything?
SAM CHATMAN: Does a smack on the ass count?
Sam runs his hands over his face.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: I guess it depends on if you enjoyed it.
Sam cuts his eyes toward the phone.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: I’m kidding, I’m kidding.
There is a knock heard coming from Sam’s dressing room door.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Expecting someone?
Sam walks over to the door and slowly cracks it open to see Shaun, the infamous doorman of the Velvet Rabbit. Sam opens the door.
SAM CHATMAN: What’s up?
SHAUN: We just had a delivery for you.
Confused Sam asks.
SAM CHATMAN: A delivery?
Shaun hands Sam a small card. Sam opens the card and starts reading the sentiment.
SAM CHATMAN: Shake and Bake.
Sam lowers the card as a delivery man in a brown uniform enters the frame with a vase with a dozen roses. Sam steps to the side and lets the delivery guy in.
DELIVERY GUY: Can I put these on the counter?
SAM CHATMAN: Sure.
We hear Austin in the background from the speaker of the phone.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: What’s going on?
SAM CHATMAN: I got some flower delivery from one of my many adoring fans.
Sam follows the delivery guy back to the door and looks to close it behind him only to have the door stopped by the delivery guy's black boot.
DELIVERY GUY: There’s more.
SAM CHATMAN: How much more?
The delivery guy motions with his head for Sam to step out into the hallway where as far as the eye can see are vases of various colored roses, oversized Teddy Bears, and heart-shaped balloons. Sam rolls his eyes and storms back into his dressing room where he walks over and snatches his phone from the countertop.
SAM CHATMAN: Bro… get here.
Sam hangs up the phone.
**********
Austin Ramsey found his way to the Velvet Rabbit and into the dressing room of Sam Chatman which is now filled from floor to ceiling with balloons, flowers, and oversized stuffed animals to see Sam seething. Austin immediately burst out into laughter at the sheer site causing Sam to lash out almost instantly.
SAM CHATMAN: It’s not funny!
Austin immediately responds.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Oh it’s kinda funny.
Austin looks around the room before asking.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Did they at least send a sentiment with it?
SAM CHATMAN: You know who sent this and it’s starting to get out of control. How am I supposed to team with Edward if he can’t understand the simplistic nature that I am not gay? Have you, Toddy, or Daniel tried to talk to him?
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Of course; we’ve spoken to him, several times, but you know he’s as harmless as they come and sometimes it takes a little time for things to sink in with him. Edward was neglected and physically abused when he was a kid which has left some lasting damage that he can’t control.
Sam takes a deep breath while resting his hands on his hips as he looks at all the romantic gestures.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: I tell you what. I’ll call him now and get him to come down here and we can talk to him together. How does that sound?
SAM CHATMAN: It sounds better than doing nothing.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: I’ll call him now.
Austin takes his phone from the pocket of his jeans and hits up ole Cuzzo himself before placing the phone to his ear.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: It’s ringing.
Edward picks up on the other end.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Cuzzo!! Wait, hold on… No Edward, don’t feed the pigeons rice! They drink water and water makes rice puff up and explode their stomachs. Listen, leave Central Park, and come over to the Velvet Rabbit.
Austin simply shakes his head as he can’t keep a smile from his face.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: I think you’re going to want to come over here because Sam wanted to see you. Eddie? Hello? Cuzzo?
Austin removes the phone from his ear and looks over at Sam.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: That didn’t take any convincing.
Sam flips Austin off.
***********
The door to Sam’s dressing room burst open to see Edward Grado rocking lime green Daisy Dukes on top of his wrestling singlet that displays GRADO across his chest, a backward hot pink baseball cap, and knee-high high fur boots tied together with a black fanny pack around his waist.
EDWARD GRADO: DADDY!
Edward is suddenly confused as he looks around Sam’s dressing room and sees the flowers, the stuffed animals, and the balloons. The voice of Austin Ramsey is heard.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Got anything you want to say to me?
Austin emerges from behind one of the oversized stuffed animals.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Eddie you got to stop doing stuff like this. It’s not healthy, and it’s starting to make someone uncomfortable. Do you remember when Daniel and I spoke to you about Sam and how he likes girls? Well, it wasn’t a lie, and when you do stuff like this it makes it hard for guys like Sam to get comfortable around you.
Edward’s eyes grow wide.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: If Sam can’t get comfortable around you outside of the ring then he certainly won’t be comfortable with you inside the ring. You guys are just a few days away from teaming up for the first time on Monday Night, and the last thing you want is any levels of distrust if you want to be successful.
Austin continues while picking up a stuffed bear.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Stylez and Damage are formidable opponents in their own right, and just because they haven’t teamed before doesn’t give you or Sam an advantage because this is your first time too. You have to make this right with Sam and apologize for all of this.
Edward finally speaks.
EDWARD GRANDO: Ummmmmmmm, I no do this.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Stop playing Edward, you did. This has you written all over it.
EDWARD GRADO: I no do this, Austin.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: If you didn’t do it then who did? Who else outside of Sam’s wife would show him this much affection?
EDWARD GRADO: Hoes?
Austin lowers his head and starts shaking it back and forth.
EDWARD GRADO: Why accuse me?
Austin raises his head.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Edward… I mean this in the nicest possible way…
The door opens to Sam’s dressing room where Chatman enters with a white towel around his waist, chiseled abs on firm display as he’s finished his first set… Sam locks eyes on Edward, and inside Grado’s head “Like a Prayer” by Madonna hits almost on cue. Everything goes in slow motion as Sam smiles and blows Grado a kiss that brings a schoolboy smile to Edward’s face before suddenly seeing Austin’s fingers snap in front of his eyes waking him from his daydream.
EDWARD GRADO: What happened to Madonna?
Confused by the statement, simultaneously Austin and Sam answer.
“WHAT?”
EDWARD GRADO: Never mind.
Sam walks over and disappears into the bathroom only to emerge in black track pants with the white towel now over his shoulder.
SAM CHATMAN: Are we going to talk about all this?
EDWARD GRADO: Hey daaadddddddddyyyyyyyyy.
Edward winks at Sam causing Chatman to pivot attention to Austin.
SAM CHATMAN: See, this is what I’m talking about.
Sam turns his attention around to Edward.
SAM CHATMAN: You’ve got to stop doing all this dude, it’s weird. I just want to be your friend but you’re making that very hard to do.
Edward’s eyes start to lower toward his fanny pack and then back up to Sam.
SAM CHATMAN: Calling me Daddy, sending me gifts, it’s all not necessary.
Edward responds.
EDWARD GRADO: I no send all this. I no have money for it. Lagers rule!
Edward unzips his fanny pack and pulls out a can of Yuengling and cracks the top before gulping it down faster than Popeye sucks down a can of Spinach with both Austin and Sam looking on rather impressed as Edward crushes the can and throws it on the floor. We get a shot of Austin who is scrolling through his phone.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Edward, maybe you didn’t have the money to do this… but I did.
Austin flips his phone around displaying a transaction for all said deliveries to Sam Chatman.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Did you take my credit card and use it to do this?
Edward shakes his head and says.
EDWARD GRADO: No.
Sam lets out a deep sigh.
SAM CHATMAN: He’s not going to admit to it.
Sam’s cell phone starts to ring. Austin grabs it from Sam’s travel bag and tosses it over to Sam who catches it and looks at the caller ID.
SAM CHATMAN: It’s Daniel.
Sam answers the call and puts it on speaker.
SAM CHATMAN: Is everything okay, Daniel?
The voice of Daniel Ramsey can be heard on the other end of the phone.
DANIEL RAMSEY: Everything is fine over here, but I felt like I needed to check in with you to make sure everything is good with you.
SAM CHATMAN: Yeah, why wouldn’t it be?
DANIEL RAMSEY: I dunno, Maybe you are running short of space in your dressing room at the Rabbit.
Suddenly everything falls into place as Sam responds to Daniel with sheer sarcasm.
SAM CHATMAN: You son of a bitch.
Daniel laughs and hangs up the phone. Sam looks over at Austin and then over at Edward.
EDWARD GRADO: I told you I no do it.
There is an awkward silence as Edward looks for an apology.
SAM CHATMAN: Damn dude, I feel like crap for accusing you. I’m sorry bro.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Are we going to ignore the fact he’s wearing lime green daisy dukes and a hot pink hat?
SAM CHATMAN: Don’t forget the fur boots.
End scene.
**********
We get a shot of Sam Chatman standing outside the Velvet Rabbit kicked back on a brick wall of the exterior of the building. He’s wearing a red jacket that’s partially zipped up.
SAM CHATMAN: Lately, I’ve been on my stride in the WGWF, and why wouldn’t I be? People forget that I have been in this business for a very long time, and yet at times, it feels like I’m the Rodney Dangerfield of the WGWF when I get no respect. I’ve secured my spot in the 2023 Cannabis Cup; an event that I am going to use to remind the masses just who Sam Chatman truly is but before we can get to the Cup I’ve got my sights set on WGWF Dark and teaming with a dude that doesn’t get the respect he deserves either.
Sam pauses to gather his thoughts.
SAM CHATMAN: Edward Grado has turned my life upside down… but that doesn’t mean that he’s a slouch, it doesn’t mean he can’t hang, and it doesn’t mean that if anyone looks past him they’re going to hang an “L” on their win/loss column. I know what most of you are thinking… You’re thinking there is no way that I will be able to coexist with Edward, or maybe you’re thinking that with this being the first time we are going to be teaming together things might get a little awkward…
Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” starts to play audibly which brings an eye roll from Sam while he starts to shake his head. Seconds pass and as soon as the lyrics start to kick in we see Edward Grado strutting ass onto the screen in a matching Red Jacket that is disheveled at best, a tye-dyed hat, a black fanny pack secured around his waist, and a large boom box on his shoulder blaring Madonna.
Edward stops in front of Sam and throws up the index finger of his left hand, and while he twirls his finger he dances around in a circle in front of Chatman. Edward stops dancing and puts the boombox on the sidewalk before trying to lean back against the brick wall to look cool like Sam.
EDWARD GRADO: Yo.
Edward crosses his arms across his chest like he’s hip.
SAM CHATMAN: You do realize it’s hard to look cool right now, right?
EDWARD GRADO: Oh stop it.
SAM CHATMAN: Are you ready for Monday?
Edward turns his full attention to Sam.
EDWARD GRADO: Are you?
Edward gives Chatman a wink of the eye and light blown kiss followed by a schoolboy grin.
SAM CHATMAN: See this is what I’m talking about. We have a match to contend with and you can’t help yourself from flirting with me.
EDWARD GRADO: Have you seen you?
Without hesitation, Sam responds.
SAM CHATMAN: Fair point.
“Guys, guys…”
Austin Ramsey enters the screen.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: You both need to clock in and focus on the task at hand because Damage is a former Tag Team Champion and Johnny is a threat in his own right. You guys have the opportunity to make some serious noise in a division that is off and popping.
EDWARD GRADO: I no damage you.
Edward states while pointing at Sam.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: No Edward. One of your opponent's names is Damage.
EDWARD GRADO: That’s stupid.
Edward rolls his eyes.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Listen…
Austin kneels down cutting off the boombox which brings an audible gasp from Edward. It’s as if Austin has committed a cardinal sin.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Neither one of you has the best records when it comes to the WGWF, and this could be your time to turn things around and start really building some momentum for yourselves. Sam, you just locked in your spot in the Cannabis Cup, and if you focus you stand as good of a chance as anyone else involved to punch your ticket to a World Title shot. Momentum is crucial. Damage and Johnny are going to overlook you both based on your records alone, and that’s the only advantage you need to capitalize on.
SAM CHATMAN: I got this.
EDWARD GRADO: We got this.
End Scene.