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Post by Romeo Davis on Jul 17, 2010 11:29:16 GMT -5
Romeo sits in his locker room staring at the wall. There was something that changed Romeo into some sort of monster. He was not the same guy he was a few weeks ago. Was it because of Sushi-X or was it because of something else. Whatever it was, Romeo was not going to reveal it. For now he blames Sushi-X for what is going on with him. This could be the real reason or a cover up. He stands up from his seated position and ties his dreadlocks back. He picks up his black tape and proceeds to wrap his wrists. As he finishes ripping off his last piece of tape, he chucks the rolls of tape against the wall ahead. He picks up his custom made Romeo t-shirt and puts it on. He turns to face his locker and catches a glimpse of himself in the mirror. He begins to stare at himself. What has he become? He shakes his head as he continues to stare. He hears a knock on his locker room door.
Don’t bother!
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Post by scott on Jul 17, 2010 12:14:00 GMT -5
His visitor was probably the most unlikely person anyone, even Romeo himself, would have expected. None other the Scott O'Dell. Scott opens the door despite Romeo's response to his knock. He enters soon after.
Romeo, Romeo, Romeo. My, what a difference a year makes, eh? Last year you were ridin' high and sittin' pretty. Pure Champion, adoration from the fans. Serious TV time. The works. Now look at where you are. Playing 2nd fiddle to a champion who for all intents and purposes shouldn't be a champion. Hell, he shouldn't even be employed in XWA. And then you add to the fact what he did last time you two where in the ring. Totally blowing off your safety like he did. It bothers me that O'Malley pretty much hand picked Sushi-X to be his No Limits Poster child. But...that's not why I'm hear, Romeo. I'm here for something far greater.
Scott steps further inside.
You and I have had our differences in the past. Same thing with you and Primo. But you have to see it now. With your own eyes. You've bared witness to the machine at work. How XWA brass sees fit to push guys who have no business in the same ring with men like us. That's the reason why we banded together and formed Upper Echelon. So that the strong can take what's rightfully theirs. Unlike XWA management, or some of the other egos running around this company, we stand for something greater. The greatest collective of talent the industry has ever seen. Each one of us have been champions or championship contenders. Just...like...you. We're a brotherhood who share a common thread, my friend. Success at any cost. And with your resume, Romeo...well...let's just say that if push came to shove, we wouldn't mind giving you a lil' hand with your present problem. |
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Post by MindTrick on Jul 17, 2010 12:29:51 GMT -5
"Is...uh... is this some sort of a personal conversation? Mind if I... interrupt?"
*Kyle Nobbs stands in the still-open doorway, his usual smirk gone, as well as his usual happy-go-lucky attitude. He's very serious, and is almost glaring at the two men in the locker room. He enters the locker room without a response from either man.*
"It seems to me that someone's going through a rough patch in life... O'Dell, if you don't mind, let the No Limits guys talk this through for a minute.
Romeo, you're a good guy. I know that, you know that. You and Sushi are buddies, yeah? Then you'd know that he would never try to hurt you intentionally. So just... let it go man. I've fought my best friends in the past, we both got over it, you can do the same with Sushi.
And as far as this invitation with Scott here goes-"
*He points to the O'Dell for a moment with his thumb.*
"I would personally take it as an insult if someone offered to give me a hand without my asking for it. Sounds to me like he doesn't have as much faith in you as he's saying." |
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Post by Romeo Davis on Jul 17, 2010 13:10:10 GMT -5
Romeo watches as both Scott O’Dell and Kyle Nobbs both enter his locker room. He is shocked to see someone like Scott O’Dell enter his locker room. Whatever Romeo has been doing has gotten Scott’s attention. He listens to what both men have to say to him. After listening, he chimes in to give his thoughts. He first speaks to Kyle Nobbs.
Nah this really ain’t a rough patch in my life bro. Some things just happen and there ain’t no turnin’ back. Sushi-X made his mistake and I made mine. Well I ain’t gonna sit here and call it a mistake. I did what I had to do to someone who full well deserves what he got. This ain’t ‘bout the friendship between Sushi-X and I, this is business that I’m takin’ care of right now. I don’t really need ta’ here anything from ya’ right now Kyle. Let me deal wit’ what I’m doin’ bro.
Romeo then turns his attention to Scott O’Dell.
I get everything that ya’ said there Scott. We have had our differences in the past. This year so far has been a tough one for me for sure and I am lookin’ ta’ step my game up in that ring. It all starts tonight when I dismantle the so called No Limits champion. That title has inflated his ego and I’m ‘bout ta’ take him down a notch or two. Now with your offer, please, I’m all ears.
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Post by MindTrick on Jul 17, 2010 13:26:00 GMT -5
*Kyle shakes his head and replies, stepping between the two other men in the room.*
"You're seriously asking for help against someone you both say doesn't deserve the title? Really? You can't take him yourself?
Or maybe you're scared that he'll hurt you again? You're the one that made it personal, Romeo. You can't finish this as a personal matter?" |
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Sushi-X
XWA Superstar
No limits, no fear.
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Post by Sushi-X on Jul 17, 2010 22:13:41 GMT -5
Sushi-X. the current XWA No Limits champion, couldn't help but hear the commotion as he headed toward the locker room. Champions usually have their own room sectioned off, but he didn't prefer that, always thinking no one person is bigger than the company itself. He listened for a moment by the door before interrupting.
My, my, gentlemen. Seems we have a little issue here. Now Kyle here's asked a very pertinent question. Why you need someone else to handle your problems, Romeo? Is it because you're not sure? Think I'll actually intentionally hurt you this time? Or you're not as fearless as you say you are?
And Scott, how did your last No Limits guy work out for you? Hmm? I took the most prolific champion in the history of this company and turned him into a footnote. So yeah, maybe I do have an ego. Know why? Because I've earned it. I'm sure you can relate to that. After all, you're the only man that's won the XWA title more than once. That alone deserves an ego worthy of its own zip code.
And Romeo, don't tell me you haven't had a momentary ego trip when you were Pure Champion? There's nothing wrong with bragging if you can back it up. Am I right? Am I close? I'm sure I am.
Now, back to Kyle's question... why is it that you're asking for help against someone who, and I'm quoting here, doesn't deserve the title? I'm all ears.
The ninja takes a couple of steps forward awaiting an answer.
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Post by Romeo Davis on Jul 18, 2010 8:52:48 GMT -5
I don’t need anyone’s help ta’ take down the likes of you Sushi-X. I have already done it once, don’t ya’ remember? Don’t even say it was a cheap shot ‘cause we all know that it wasn’t. Once ya’ threw the title at me, ya’ had ta’ know somethin’ was comin’ back at ya’ bro. Ya’ got what ya’ deserved and trust me, there is more where that came from. The only thing that’s gonna stop me is that bell at the end of the match. Now if both you and Kyle would excuse us, Scott and I have business to attend to. Yeah, that means get out of my locker room. Ya’ really don’t wanna make me mad again fellas. Sushi-X can tell ya’ what will happen.
Romeo looks at the Sushi-X and Kyle Nobbs and waits for them to leave his locker room. He didn’t want to have to attack anyone right now, but if he had to he would do it.
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XWA Superstar
No limits, no fear.
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Post by Sushi-X on Jul 18, 2010 12:33:20 GMT -5
Right. But that would be telling only half the story. There's still a second act. And I can guarantee you, Romeo, you won't like how it ends.
Remember, karma is a two-way street. Payback is coming. See you in the ring.
Sushi-X left the locker room to warm up for his upcoming match.
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Post by Daisuke Tsuyuki on Jul 18, 2010 14:32:42 GMT -5
Strolling back stage,lightly drinking from a bottle of Yoichi Single Malt Cask Strength 10 Year, Dice happens by the commotion going on in Davis' locker room. Looking into the room as he takes another drink of Yoichi. Sticking his head though the door he yells his now infamous line.
Fukaku hamekonde chodai! Korrrrrrrrrrrrrras! What are you Bara Zokus pissin and moanin about.[/color]
Laughing out loud Dice takes another drink and looks around the room.
What is this a Senzuri session? Hey there "champ".
Dice takes a swig and rolls his eyes at that statement.
How about you and these other Furuchin *points at Nobbs and Davis* Met myself in a fatal four way match at the next Overload. With the winner earning a shot at that. *points down at Sushi's title.* Or are you a Eroi Omanko?
Lifting the bottle once more, Dice stops then offers it to Kyle, Dice's face cracks as a wide grin covers his face.[/b]
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Post by Romeo Davis on Jul 19, 2010 19:58:14 GMT -5
Romeo gives a stare at Sushi-X as he leaves his locker room. Tonight he would get his hands on him again and business was going to be taken care of once again. This match was going to be an extreme rules match which means there are no rules. Anything was allowed in this match and there was no looking back. Just as everyone was leaving his locker room except for Scott, another superstar made his entrance. Romeo did not have the time for this nor did he want to deal.
I don’t care what you have to say. Just get out of my locker room. I have business to attend to.
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Post by scott on Jul 19, 2010 22:25:48 GMT -5
Scott had stood by and simply watched as several other superstars tried to weigh in. But as usual, his words were the ones that held the most weight. Unlike Knobbs, Tsuyuki or even Sushi-X, Scott knew full well that Romeo was aware of what it truly meant to be successful. Skill in the ring only got you but so far. Power outside of it was what the difference was between pretenders and contenders. Scott simply looks in the direction of Romeo with a grin and says...
I'll be in touch.
He doesn't even bother looking back towards Knobbs of Tsuyuki. In his eyes, they weren't even worth acknowledging. He exits the dressing room satisfied with the fact that he planted the seed that could lead to Upper Echelon's biggest acquisition yet. It was just a matter of letting nature take it's course. |
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Post by MindTrick on Jul 21, 2010 1:28:02 GMT -5
*Kyle looks to Dice-K for a moment, then looks back at Romeo. Only the three of them remained. Romeo didn't look like he was paying them any more attention. Waving the bottle out of his face, Kyle brings his focus back to Daisuke.*
"I didn't understand most of what you said, man... But let's get out of here."
*Kyle starts to leave, turning back for a brief moment to say one more thing to Romeo.*
"Hey man, I'll tell you what. You gave me my first loss in XWA, in my first match in XWA. That was all about good fun and mutual respect. Your actions involving Sushi-X lost you my respect, and a friend. Keep up with the punk attitude? You better hope O'Dell's buddies like you as much as he's making you think."
*Kyle motions to Daisuke and turns again, leaving the scene, and leaving Romeo to his thoughts.* |
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Post by Daisuke Tsuyuki on Jul 21, 2010 16:23:01 GMT -5
Looking at Kyle, Dice shrugs, then looks at O'dell's direction as Scott makes his way away from the locker room. Looking back at Kyle as they depart from Davis' locker room.
I would really like to give that Blonde Ketsu no ana, a twist if he happens to cross my path again. I'm no Otoko onna I can handle anything that he can.
Shaking his head Dice wonders what it will take to get noticed here in XWA, would he have to cry and bitch and moan like the guys of "The cheap seats" are doing now. How could they pick that dreadlocked fool over a truly handsome superstar like himself. Oh well I think I'll go see if iI can pick up one of the blond chicks that wrestle here.
Yo Kyle, what ya think man. You think that fake ninja guy will ever defend the title against a real opponent, like you or I?
Laughing Dice tosses the empty bottle into the trash. Maybe He will have to make bigger noise.
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Post by MindTrick on Jul 22, 2010 17:34:30 GMT -5
*Kyle thinks to himself for a moment, envisioning himself winning the XWA No Limits title. What he would give for a shot at the belt! And Sushi-X looks like he has a full plate, with Romeo Davis, Finesse apparently having a title shot in the future... Kelon probably wasn't done with him either.
Kyle shakes himself back to reality and replies before too much time transpires.*
"I don't know, I guess we'll just have to make an impact somehow, eh? Give some time, man. I'm sure we'll get our shot some day."
*Kyle nods and smirks in his Kyle Nobbs way.*
"And then, I'll be around to keep the belt from you for as long as possible."
*Chuckling, Kyle nods quickly to his new friend and leaves Dice to himself.* |
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Post by Daisuke Tsuyuki on Jul 22, 2010 18:05:16 GMT -5
Laughing Dice shouts to Kyle.
Fukaku hamekonde chodai! Dendou-kokeshui! We will see when that time comes hahahaa
Turning away Dice thinks he should go get some more of that whiskey. His mouth was getting as dry as Miuri. Spinning and wiggling down the halls Dice begins to sing Kamen by Rin. After the first verse Dice stops and laughs man he hated that song why was he singing it.
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