World Premeire (Okami/Manami)

[Vesper]

After Takedown comes from a break, the sound of the Stereo MCs' song "Connected" begins to play. The lights in the arena suddenly shimmer to a golden hue as what looks like golden sparkle confetti suddenly falls from the rafters.

Matt: Okay now, what is going on here? All of this gold, you think something special is going to happen...what's the occasion?

From out of the back, the woman known as Vesper Gold steps out to make her first appearance in the XWA.

"Ladies & Gentlemen...please welcome...Vesper Gold!!!"

Buzz: Oh, I'd definitely say this is a special occasion. Just look at this woman! I'm in love...

Matt: Well, ladies and gentlemen, it looks as if were getting our first glimpse now of yet another new Diamond, and this one looks damn good in gold!

She shined from head to toe. A gold sequined tube dress was her attire with 6 inch gold heels on that made her legs look like they went on forever. In her hand strangely enough was a big cuban cigar, already lit that she held through her fingers like a movie director.

Conveniently enough in the center of the now golden laced ring was a director's chair, also gold, her name emblazoned on the back. Vesper stepped into the ring and took hold of the mic that awaited in the seat before she took a seat of her own. She looked around to the crowd in London, taking in their reaction, then took a puff of her cigar, blowing a billowing circle of smoke out into the air.

I can tell from the looks in your eyes that you are all absolutely spellbound. Hmm Hmm, I can't blame you for that. I can be very hypnotic if you stare for too long...but then again I do love being watched.

She blows a kiss towards the camera.

All flirting aside though, I've come out here because there are two women who have piqued my interests here. Both of them are like me, relatively knew to the XWA, and they've even encountered one another just last week. I speak of two women who hail from Japan, Kuroguchi Manami and Hawaito Okami.

She smiles.

Surprised that I speak of your names as if I were Nihonjin myself? Don't be. I am a black belt in Karate, and I didn't learn it at some back alley Karate Gym. I have the utmost respect for your culture, your very way of life. I've spent quite a bit of time Japan, living amongst the people there, and I must say you're quite...refined. I like things that are refined. Dignified.

That's why I've chosen for one of you...or both of you for that matter, to be my first opponents here in the XWA. I desire opposition that carries themselves as well as I do. I wish tonight, to be tested. One or either of you look to be more than capable of giving me what I crave.

So then, shall we make my debut performance a special one? Don't keep me waiting for too long for an answer.

And so she sat, taking another puff of her cigar, and waited for that answer.

[okami]

She wouldn't have to wait long at all because as soon as the smoke escaped her lips, Sci-Wasabi by Cibo Matto began to play. The music of The White Wolf herself, Hawaito Okami.

Matt: "The White Wolf herself and I'm not surprised that Hawaito has answered the call of Vesper Gold."

Buzz: "You mean Gold Vesper."

Matt: "Even though we've only had a small taste of Hawaito. She doesn't strike me as woman that has a problem facing anyone here in the XWA or London for that matter."

Buzz: Chim chim cher-ee.

Okami slapped any hand that was offered, playing to the crowd all the way. Only when she reached the ring did she stop, look up, and then look obviously confused at the golden trimmings that decorated the wrestling ring. After a quick tug on the bottom rope, she decides it is okay and joins Vesper Gold inside of it.

Raising a hand in front of her face, and bowing her head in respect she then turns from Vesper Gold and repeats the same gesture to the crowd from the turnbuckle before back flipping off of it for the thrill of the London people who payed good money to see a show. Gold. Sex. Smoke. Music. Japan and masks. This segment was looking to be off to a good start. Picking up a microphone, Okami turned her attention from entertaining the people to addressing Vesper Gold.

""

She waited for the crowd to settle down from all the music and fireworks.

"If you are looking for a test, Gold~san?"

Okami stood before her, the pure white of her long cape bright in the gold surroundings.

"Then hunt no further. The Pilgrim of Okinawa. The White Wolf, Hawaito Okami is ready to test you in the style that you respect."

A small burst of applause before Okami continued.

"But be careful, everything is not golden and everything is not as refined as you might think. Our culture, like everything, has its two sides and if you have watched Kuroguchi~san in this ring? Then you have seen that not so refined side as well."

The crowd boo'd at the mention of Manami Kuroguchi. The woman who had defeated Okami just a few shorts days before. Okami lowered her microphone.

[Vault]

-Before Vesper can reply, Manami's them plays over the PA as a shower of boos rained down on her as she stepped out onto the stage. Looking around the arena, she wastes no time in walking down to the ring already dressed in the robe she planned on wearing to the ring. Taking her time walking down the ramp, she sees a young child and makes a move toward the rail scaring him and making him cry. Laughing, she continues on her way and slides under the bottom rope getting into the ring.-

Matt: Why did she have to scare that child? That's just totally uncalled for.

Buzz: That little buck toothed brat had it coming, he threw something at her.

Matt: Yeah right, tell me another one...

-Pulling the mic out of her robe, she lifts it to her mouth.-

" You call me unrefined Okami? That's laughable really. My style is an algomation of my mentors'. I can be as cunning and ruthless as Muta, or as graceful and exciting as Toyota. I can dish out stiff vicious strikes like Misawa. I'm not unrefined, I've just chosen WHAT WORKS. "

-Looking toward Vesper, Manami sneers a little.-

" And you are? You look like a wannabe Hollywood starlett...with a gold fetish. Unlike this wannabe mutt over here i will tell you EXACTLY what I think of you, and honestly? You strike he as just another woman who is in this business to look good and get a paycheck thinking US REAL wrestlers will take it easy on you, just because the fans like you more. Well You're not gonna get that from me. If you want a challenge, dismiss the mutt and we can go at it. "

[Vesper]

After another puff of her cigar, she puts her mic to her lips again.

Correct indeed Okami-san. Kuroguchi-san did show that she was quite "unrefined" didn't she? Well, what is light without darkness, hmm? What is good without an evil for it to stand against? It's the very nature of life itself it seems, and most certainly what it is that we do here in this business called pro wrestling.

Vesper, making as best an impression of Sharon Stone circa "Basic Instinct", uncrossed a leg as she sat in her chair, and crossed it the other way.

Buzz: Hubba Hubba Hubba...

Matt: Berman, you're drooling on the monitor. Stop it.

I'm sure you'd just love to have the chance to make her pay for her "wicked" ways, Okami-san. What I want to know though isn't just how "bad" she can be, but how "good" you can be.

Manami, let's not be understated here. I want the both of you, all at once, so I can see what I want to see, and so that you can continue where you left off.

Hmm Hmm, you couldn't possibly script this scene out any better. White and Black. Light and Dark...and somewhere in between...me. Art truly does resemble life...don't you agree?

[okami]

Matt: "It looks like we have the makings of a Diamonds three way dance in the O2 Arena tonight."

Buzz: "I like the sound of that."

Matt: "I bet you do. The debuts just keep on coming folks: First it was Kuroguchi, next it was Okami and now we have Vesper Gold to bring all three together."

Buzz: "That's hot. I guess the winner of this one will decide it all. Exactly whose new generation is this?"

Matt: "Hey, that's my line!"

Buzz: "Sorry, I just get so excited."

Okami responded from her position in the ring.

"I agree, this is life Gold~san and I agree to this match. I look forward to seeing what you bring to this ring."

The crowd approved as well, with a smattering of English applause. She then turned towards Manami.

"Kuroguchi,"

Okami dropped the 'san' from the end of her name. The respect they had started out with just days before was gone now and she did not see it coming back.

"Kuroguchi, why do you not come over here yourself and 'dismiss' the mutt? Do not think you can hide outside the ring this time. It will not work again. I learn my lessons quick and well. It seems as quick as you forget your teacher's lessons on being humble on this road we share."

Okami bowed her head slightly, but never broke eye contact with her.

"I will do my best to remind you."

Matt: "Okami and Manami definitely have some issues to work out. But they had better be careful not to over look the new comer, Vesper Gold."

Buzz: "She's hot AND she has a game plan? Divide and conquer? I've found the perfect woman."