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Thad Bone here, to apply for this job. I have some...credentials that have been e-mailed to the appropriate sources. As a guy who's been a wrestling fan for a long time and even tried his hand at it at some point, I'm the guy for this job here.

I like those smaller, faster technical fighters. Guys who can sink in a deep submission but also kick you in the face. Guys who can run a 4.4 and also beat someone down. Today's fans want a fast paced and hard hitting style of wrestler. Guys (and gals) who know what they are doing in the ring.

A mid market city. A city like that is more intimate, allowing us to better connect with the people, while still being large enough to draw significant support. I wouldn't want our team to be distracted by the lure of a big city either.

We're cut from the same cloth so to speak. I am the guy for this job, I'm not applying anywhere else. Let's show the rest of TCW together, which team flies highest.

*Bone drops a smokebomb, and disappears*

Miss Knight, allow me to introduce myself, I'm the guy you want for the president of your club, Chris Shields. I'm gonna be honest, I intended to interview for The Shark Tank and no one else, because well I'm a loyal kind of guy, and when I say I want to join a group, I stick by that. However, the man in charge of that club said, go ahead and interview other places, so I'm here because I think you're going to be able to see what he obviously couldn't right away. If you hire me, I'm your guy, I'm gonna follow your idea, it's not about the kind of wrestlers I like, it's about the kind of wrestlers you like. You tell me what you like, and I will go out and find the best group of people who fit that description. I'm a man who has studied wrestling, and for a short time before a career ending injury, I competed inside of that ring against all different types of wrestlers. There is no one else who is going to be as thorough in their research as I am, and there's no one else who will be able to fill your roster with the kind of talent that you will love. You give me a basic plan, and I will make sure this club is the best ever.

I personally enjoy a good fight, a brawl, so I'd certainly look to bring in some heavy hitters, people who may not be flashy with what they do, but are capable of getting the job done. That's my personal preference, and I'd obviously want to bring in at least a hard hitting brawling tag team or a good mid level guy. For this team, I'd also look to incorporate one or two guys who are adapt brawlers, but employ more of a technical in ring style. Speed is also something that can't be overlooked, and it would be nice to have someone on the team who can perhaps bring a little bit of that fast paced style. Brawlers and powerhouses would be my go to type of guys, but I know that sometimes you can find a diamond in the rough by looking at some of the smaller more technical guys. I know that you are a woman who knows and loves the business just like I do, and I truly believe that we could craft the best stable of all time.

Large market city, specifically Dallas, Texas. It's a fantastic town that is rich with wrestling history, and the fans are hungry for a new organization after having been deprived for far too long. I've got some connections in the city, I know it well, and they will no doubt embrace the Rockets with open arms.

I'll just say that I won't be interviewing anywhere else. After meeting with you Miss Knight, I am certain this is the only club that is right for me, and that I am the right man to help you lead this club to greatness. Thank you for your time.

*poof* *T-Bone appears in the office*

"Huh, that was weird. Hey Mr. Franklin...or Dave...that's easier for me, can I call you that? I believe our first order of business is to set up a base of operations. What does that entail?"

I have decided on Boston. It's a great city with history.

We'll take the downtown spot. That's where people want to go to see sports. Thanks Dave. While you're at it, can you get in touch with Donna Green?

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"Ms. Green how are you? I'm Thad, international man of mystery and also President of the Rockets. I'm looking for a head physician for our program. Can you tell me about your experiences at Yale and your approach to medicine?"

"I'm looking for someone with a modern approach medicine. Sports science and the like. Are you the doc with the know-how?"

I like that. Wrestling can create some unpredictable injuries, and having a wide knowledge base is important. I'd like to sign you to a deal. Does 1.5 mil over 2 years work for you to join us?

Fair enough. Welcome aboard.

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May I get in touch with Aiden August?

"Hello Aiden, your friend Thad Bone is on the line, President of the Rockets. We're looking for a head training candidate, and I wanted to speak to you about it. What's your background, friend?"

What kind of styles are you adapt at?

Would you describe yourself as an....underdog?

I think you at what this organization is looking for. I'd like to offer you a 2 year 3 mil contract to sign on with us.

Done. I'm off to interview assistant trainer candidates. Do you know any of them, and would be able to work with any of them?

Great. See you when the season starts.

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Chuck Karlin please.

"Mr. Karlin, welcome, I'm President Bone, and one day I might rule the world....ahem in the meantime I'm looking for an assistant trainer for The Rockets. Can you tell me a bit about yourself?"

Art Baker please.

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"Mr. Baker, it is I, the president of the Rockets. We need no more of an introduction. I'm searching for the right guy to be the new assistant trainer for The Rockets. Can you tell me about yourself?"

And whom would be the 'right people'?

What type of style are you most adapt at?

Thanks, I appreciate your answers. But as you know this is a business and I had someone else I wanted to interview, but I'll keep in touch my man!

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May I get in touch with Don Lyons?

"Mr. Lyons! This is GM Bone, Pride of The Rockets....and well hung president too. I'd like to speak to you about the assistant coaching job here. Can you tell me a bit about yourself?"

What kind of styles and philosophies about wrestling do you teach?

This team is going to be all about hardwork. You're the right man for the job. How does a 2 year 2 million deal sound?

Alright. Deal. Welcome to Team Rocket! Blasting off!

Davey boy, we're all set for staff. We'll chill and lock in until the draft.

"Hmm....I need.....ninjas...."

Davey boy, get me in touch with the agent for Percy James please.

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Percy was one of my top scouting targets, I think his in-ring ability embodies my vision for The Rockets. I'm surprised he fell as far as he did, but let's make President Pancakes, Pancho, and Evans look pretty silly by comparison. What is Percy thinking about in terms of a contract?

I'd like to offer him a 3 year contract at 8 million a season, and then 1 million in PR to promote Percy as the face of The Rockets

I think we are close on where we want to be. How about 1.5 in PR, and from my incentives budget a 500K signing bonus for your client?

"Done. We've made history, Percy James is the first official wrestler in the history of TCW!

Don't worry, here there be dragons. Thanks for stopping by Miss Solis."

Jerry Hunt please.

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Jerry we've drafted your client Mr. Steele with our second round pick. He's the type of young guys I'm interested in having in this organization. I'd like to tender a 3 year 6 million dollar deal, with 500K in PR to promote him. Tell me we have a deal and I'll let the ambient voices in the room throw confetti.

"Let's meet in the middle at 6.5 million for salary. I know I can put the PR to good use."

Pleasure. The ambient voices are pleased. We'll be seeing you.

Wait Jerry, don't go. I just got a carrier pigeon in confirming that we have drafted your client Crimson Blade. My scouts and I were impressed by him and think he has long term potential. My offer is a 4 year 5 million dollar deal with 500K PR to promote him. My messenger pigeons are ready to take this contract to the league office.

Normal won't Fly Me to the Moon...but we have ourselves a deal.

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Hey Dave, can you set up a meeting with Percy James for me? I'd like to meet the face of The Rockets.

I'm well aware that you can! You are gonna be the top star in TCW I believe that. Take care of yourself until the season starts. We have a lot of work to do here if this club is gonna shoot the moon!

Keep it classy. See ya.

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Dave, can we send a vibe out to Mr. Steele? I'd like a chance to meet him.

O.O

Wow....you're big.

Well I for one can't wait for you squash all the wrestlers in the ring both real and the ones in my head *whispers* not now Scott...

Anyway thanks for meeting with me. I'll let you get to what you do.

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Dave, here's a crazy question, does Mr. Steele speak English?

Smart move...I could definitely feel the voodoo around him too. Everyone knows the spirits can't see through a cup of coffee.

Next chance you get can you arrange a meeting with Crimson Blade for me?

Hey how are you doing?

Talk to Dave, he was hiding behind a huge cup of coffee earlier. Just remember to keep yourself healthy, injured wrestlers won't be able to get in the ring ya know? Have a good day.

Daniel Morse please.

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Mr. Morse I'm pleased to have drafted Amy to join our organization, and 9 out of 10 fairies approve this selection. Sign my offer of a 3 year 3.5 million deal with 500K PR, and we'll ship her up to Boston eyyy.

Consider this our pact against them. Deal. Thanks.

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Dave, send a cleaner to clean up the fairy dust, and then arrange a meeting with Ms. Anderson please? Thanks.

That's good to hear. Take a look around, and if you can see the gremlins just pretend that you can't, cause they don't like to be noticed. We'll be seeing you when the season gets under way.

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Jerry Hunt please.

Jerry, I've drafted your client Ben Armstrong for the team. Let's get him on the books for 3 years 5 million and 500K PR.

Deal, but I expect BIG things from the tag team guru.

Thanks Jerry.

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Dave, whenever you finish rounding up the gremlins into the game room, may I meet with Mr. Armstrong?

I'm going to be pairing you with Crimson Blade. I think it'll be an exciting combination.

Excellent to hear. I'll let you get to it, explore the facilities, return home, whatever you need to do to prepare for the coming season. Just don't enter the door with the cheery tree on it. Trust me on that.

Good day.

Dave, patch in Melissa Solis please.

Madam Solis, The Rockets have just drafted Ceasar in the draft. I'll sign him for 2 years at 3 million to bring his talents to Boston.

Alright no sweat. I think we can come to a deal. 5 million with 500K PR to get him out there to American audiences.

Thanks.

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Dave I'd like to take this pretty face and talk with Eric McCarthy about his client Caleb McKinney.

You see this? THIS is my deal making mask. Because I am ready to deal. I'm gonna sign Caleb, because he's the man I drafted to put the beat down on other unsuspecting clubs. So take that fire for being overlooked, neglected, and unloved, and channel it into something special.

We have a deal.

Melissa Solis please.

"I've drafted another one of your clients, Carter Sawyer. I will have to admit that he fell outside our scouting scope this off-season. I intend to have him work with everyone and come in off the bench initially until I can get to know him better. You know as I have quite a few of your clients that we have a great team, let's make Carter apart of it. Would a 1 year 3.5 "show-me" contract work for everyone?"

Never let a fey see your eyes, they feed on your soul. Thanks again.

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Felicia Knight and Dave please.

Ms. Knight...Dave, I have successfully filled out our roster. What are our next steps?

Because the gremlins like you Dave, and they'll cause me less trouble that way.

Thank you Ms. Knight, I will be getting the lock-in sheet to you and the league office ASAP.

Projected Line-Up

Main Event - Platinum Percy James
Semi-Main Event - Caleb McKinney
Tag Team #1 - Ben Armstrong
Tag Team #2 - Crimson Blade
Opener - Mr. Steele
Women - Amy Anderson
Bench - Ceasar
Sparring - Carter Sawyer

Captain - Percy James

Contractual PR Campaigns

Percy James - 1.5 Mil: Let's put together a video package of his career highlights that will be played through out the vignette. We should take advantage of Boston's history and have a film shoot in the historical quarter. Percy James oozes charisma, so I am just going to give him talking points for which he can work into his vignette as he pleases. Let Percy hit his usual talking points about all the titles he has won, groupies he has had, and people he has beaten. Just like Boston he is a cut above the rest. As the first wrestler in TCW he is here to set the 'Platinum' Standard for which everyone lives up to. Remember, 'it ain't bragging if you back it up!' At the end of the video we'll superimpose the tag line for this campaign. 'Platinum Percy James: The Standard of TCW'.

Ben Armstrong - 500K: We're going to split up Armstrong's PR to promote him, and then to also promote his tag team with Crimson Blade. Let's get an interview up on our team website and other media outlets and remind everyone just how good Ben Armstrong is. He's had many partners in the past, with many championships, but all those teams have one thing in common, Ben Armstrong. He makes everyone he teams with better, and that's what we want to get across to the fans.

Ben Armstrong and Crimson Blade Tag Team - 500K/500K: The cornerstone of the tag team division will be Armstrong and Blade. We're not going to name the tag team right now, the best thing for us to do is to let the fans see our great tag team and they'll decide on a name that'll catch one. The last thing we want to do is shove some garbage down their throats. Armstrong and Blade have their own highlight packages, and we'll get that into their profiles. I'd like to get some footage from training camp of them working together too.

Mr. Steele - 1 Mil: I'm not sure how familiar American fans are with Mr. Steele. From our meeting the other day I could tell Mr. Steele is a man of few words. We'll promote him as a mystery man...a wildcard. As a matter of fact, I want to keep details about his work in the pre-season a secret. Don't let the media see him at all. We'll try to use media outlets to play up the mystery. Everyone will want to see a glimpse of him, but they'll be unable to. We'll take some of his highlight tape, add a grainy effect to the video, make it a little more difficult to view and release that in an artistic manner to hopefully draw up intrigue.

Ceasar - 500K: Ceasar embodies the spirit of The Rockets. Our owner Felicia Knight has been an underdog all her life. There is no doubt despite his stature and his age Ceasar still has 'it'. American audiences are probably not familiar with him, so we need to change that in a hurry. Let's get a video package together focusing on Ceasar's greatest comebacks in his long career. Nothing will excite our fans more.

Amy Anderson - 500K: I'd like to get Amy a photo shoot down in the training facilities. Nothing will attract the male demographic to our team more than that. Obviously we need to promote her beauty with her in-ring prowess. Let's keep this one simple, we don't want to turn off fans instead. We'll promote her as the 'Beauty with a Bite'. I think that'll send a strong message.

Team Rocket PR - 1 Mil: We're going to spend one million for an extended meet and greet for the team with the fans. We'll make the event open to the public, and we'll cater. As per our Mr. Steele angle, his appearance should be brief. Boston is a city that has a great relationship with their sports franchises, and we need to continue that tradition.

Team Weekend Out - 1.5 Mil of Incentives Budget: We gotta get these guys (players and staff) familiar with Boston. We'll hire a guide to take them to the best spots in Boston and to familiarize themselves with. I think the Bells are playing pre-season games this weekend, we should make an appearance then. Finally I'll treat the team out to dinner, we'll rent a passenger boat and have dinner out on the wharf.

Media Day PR - 500K: Let's organize a media day for the team and invite all the local media outlets. We'll give them full access to the staff and team, though we'll have a spokesperson for Mr. Steele to keep up the air of intrigue. Percy James should lead the session, I know he knows how to work a crowd. I will also make myself available for questions as well. Invite Ms. Knight too if she would like to make herself available to the media.

Hire a Massage Therapist 250K of Incentives: I want to hire a professional massage therapist part-time to help out Dr. Green to take care of the team. I'd prefer a male to be hired so as to avoid any possible controversy in the locker room.

Team Meeting - 250K of Incentives: I'd like to have a meeting with the team, lunch included, where I will detail my plan and vision for the upcoming season. My plans are this...I am going to take advantage of the talent on this roster to put us in the best position to beat the other club every week. That may require me to shuffle the line-up occasionally, but I promise to keep everyone in the loop. Everyone on the team is valued, and everyone is here because I believe they are the best team that could be assembled. The Rockets will fly high in TCW!

Specialized Training
Send Amy Anderson to Technical Skills training
Send Crimson Blade to Charisma training
Send Percy James to Resilience training


"With that we shall lockdown the closets from monsters and LOCK IN"

"Greetings to all fans and fey alike. My name is Thad Bone and I am the captain of this here ship, so to speak. This press conference is about one thing, and that is to introduce the team that will win the first season of TCW! I'd like to first introduce the staff that will be the driving force behind this team. Head Physician Donna Green, Assistant Trainer Don Lyons, and Head Trainer Aiden August!

Thank you. This staff is full of top notch professionals who will get the very best out of this team. Now I'd like to introduce next, the captain of this team. A man who has won it all, and done it all, and will lead the team to the TCW Gold. Platinum Percy James!

Next I'd like to introduce to you the woman who will take up the spotlight in TCW, and let's face it, she will probably steal the show from the men on a few occasions...Amy Anderson!

We've also incidentally enough have the best tag team combination in the league. I got a chance to see them during training camp, and wow they look like they've been tagging for a decade. Here are Ben Armstrong and Crimson Blade!

Next is a young and hungry talent who will take this league by storm, Carter Sawyer!

Next this man brings the international flare to the team with unmatched toughness and heart. He has spent a career tearing it up and Mexico and it is my privilege to introduce Ceasar to American audiences!

I'd like to next introduce a man, who frankly scares the shit out of me...did they bleep that? The censors might want to...Anyway this man is terrifying, and only more so when you're in his sightline...Mr. Steele!

And finally I'd like to introduce the great powerhouse of TCW...they'll be talking about him a decade from now, Caleb McKinney!

Please everyone a round of applause for The Rockets!

Thank you, thank you. As you are all well aware the season for TCW kicks off in short order. I implore the fans of Boston to come down to our first event of the season, this is a winning team the city can cheer for, and the campaign for TCW Gold starts with the fans of this city coming out and energizing this team!

I would like to thank everyone for coming to The Rockets introductory press conference, please drive safe, avoid mini black holes, and thank you for your time!"

END PRESS CONFERENCE

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"Coach August, welcome back. How was these last couple of months since we last spoke?"

Great, I'm gonna let you get to it. Later.

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Don Lyons please.

I hope you've been doing well since we last spoke.

Coach Lyons, from your perspective, how was training camp?

THE TEAM HAS ASSEMBLED INTO YOUR OFFICE

THE TEAM GROWS RESTLESS AS THE TEMPERATURE IN THE ROOM BEGINS TO RISE. PERHAPS OPENING A WINDOW WILL HELP?

ONE THOUGHT PERMEATES THE MIND OF ALL THOSE ASSEMBLED IN THE TIGHT OFFICE SPACE.  WHO FARTED.....?

Main Event - Platinum Percy James
Semi-Main Event - Caleb McKinney
Tag Team #1 - Ben Armstrong
Tag Team #2 - Crimson Blade
Opener - Mr. Steele
Women - Amy Anderson
Bench - Ceasar
Sparring - Carter Sawyer

Captain - Percy James

Locked In

Rocket's Press Conference

On Last Week's Events
"The event was great for The Rockets, and bad for the rest of TCW. While the other matches in the league were back and forth affairs, the Rockets vs. The Union Jacks was never in doubt. The Rockets absolutely throttled the Union Jacks in route to the first win of the season. If not for some cheating, it would have been even worse for the Jacks. We have put the rest of the league on notice."

On the News Story
"As I mentioned before, the main event match between Percy James and Rory McCaul was tainted by the interference of Pearl. The Union Jacks, not content to take a loss with grace, sent out Pearl to interfere in the main event match and give McCaul the fluke victory. Everyone knows Percy would have won that match otherwise, McCaul couldn't put him away. No one on my team should be ashamed of their performances. Rory McCaul should be ashamed however that it took outside interference just so he could pull out a lucky win. Next time Percy James is going to make Rory McCaul tap out in the middle of the ring."

Around the League
"The big story this week might be the man who DIDN'T show up to any matches, when Rafa Faafili refused to show up for the Rebellion. Obviously if President Justin can't get his house together, he has no chance against us next week."

On Next Week
"We face The Rebellion next week, and without their star Samoan, I don't think they stand a chance against us. I think the team will put on another dominating performance. We're the team to beat right now, and I trust my coaching staff to keep the team focused."

END PRESS

Just don't take it too hard on yourself. We are by far the best team in the league and the other teams know they need to cheat to have a shot at beating us. Next time you'll beat McCaul and do it in convincing fashion!

Rocket's Press Conference

On Last Week's Events
TCW is officially on notice, the Rockets dominated The Rebellion taking it 5-0. No other team is winning their match-ups with the margin of victory like we are. Hands down we're the best team in the league and it's not even close.

On the News Story
We have an extremely talented team and just about everyone can Main Event and win from that spot. Mr. Steele and everyone else on the team will get their chance at primetime if they haven't already. We are the best team and line-ups are going to reflect that.

Around the League
Joel Rocker better get used to losing, because when he and The Shoot Club face off against The Rockets this week, that is what's going to happen.

On Next Week
I'm looking forward to our next match-up. The Shoot Club has not been doing well in this first season of TCW...and we are not a team that you can easily look to pick-up a rebound win. The only way The Shoot Club is winning this week is if we don't show up.

END PRESS

"Coaches another great win. From a competitive stand-point we are doing great. Do you have any match-up concerns against The Shoot Club this week?"

Sorry Coach I was in deep thought.  One more question.  What is your Pinon on what Mr. Steele did last week?

I have a stu-stu-stu-stu- speech thing sometimes. Opinion.

Anyway yeah, he'll have his chance, it won't be because he demanded it though, that's not a precedent we'll be setting. The team is really talented, and we'll have to find ways to get everyone involved in the coming weeks. Anything else you can think of?

Thanks Coach. Here's the line-up sheet, I think business is good for the week.

Main Event - Platinum Percy James
Semi-Main Event - Caleb McKinney
Tag Team #1 - Ben Armstrong
Tag Team #2 - Crimson Blade
Opener - Mr. Steele
Women - Amy Anderson
Bench - Ceasar
Sparring - Carter Sawyer

LOCK IN

Rocket's Press Conference

On Last Week's Events
Another great win by this team, and despite TCW doing it's best to screw with one of our stars, we are still at the top of the league. No one can stop us, the best has yet to come.

On the News Story
I think it's complete bullshit that the referee had the gall to count an illegal pin against McKinney. This isn't the first time a TCW official has allowed some rule-breaking by the opposing team go unpunished. Maybe the league is purposely trying to screw over the best team to generate headlines, I don't know. But results like this won't continue to go unchallenged by this organization.

Around the League
GM Death and The Rebels are in for a rude awakening if they can't get Donnie Temple to suit up for them against us this week. He's allowing his star player to forfeit matches and that's disgraceful. If Temple was a real competitor he wouldn't lie down in the middle of the ring like that. As a wrestling fan I'd be ashamed to see that display and demand a refund.

On Next Week
We face The Rebels, and let's face it, they are spiraling out of control. The only way they are winning any matches against us this week is if yet another TCW official screws over one of my guys.

You know we're 3 and 0, and I don't want to fix what ain't broken, but I want to find a way to work in Ceasar and Swayer into the line-up. Is anyone looking tired at this stage of the season?

Thanks Coach, I'm going to let you head down to practice.

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Have Caleb McKinney come on up.

"Hey Caleb. Obviously you, I, and pretty much everyone knows how bullshit your match last week was. I just wanted to make sure you are focused and ready to put a beating on whoever The Rebels cart out to the ring this week. Are you good to go?"

Dave go and fetch Percy James for me.

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"Hey Captain how is everything going? I have made the decision to adjust the line-up this week to take advantage of mis-matches I see in our event against the Rebels this week. I want you to face Jackson Cage. Yes this is the semi-main event slot, but this is not about slighting you, it's about providing the best line-up to ensure this team goes 4-0. Any questions?"

"It's not a demotion. You're still The Captain and the man on this team. It is simply a one week adjustment in order to provide us the best possible match-up against The Rebels. This is not a decision I have made lightly. It's a decision I have made with the team's best interest in mind. I know as the Captain of this team you will set a professional example and beat the hell out of Jackson Cage this week."

"Hmmm, makes me think we need to get you on some print circulations. You've ever been on the cover of a popular magazine before?"

"Dog Fancy? Tell me there's a story behind that one!"

"Of course. I think I'll need to get in touch of one of these magazines, see if we can't get you featured again. It'd be a great opportunity for this organization. I'll start as soon as next week.

Thanks Captain, I think that's all I need from you. Head on back down to practice."

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"Dave, here's the lock in sheet, send it to the coaches."

Main Event - Caleb McKinney
Semi-Main Event -  Platinum Percy James
Tag Team #1 - Ben Armstrong
Tag Team #2 - Crimson Blade
Opener - Mr. Steele
Women - Amy Anderson
Bench - Ceasar
Sparring - Carter Sawyer

LOCK IN

Rocket's Press Conference

On Last Week's Events
"It was a tough loss to swallow. I put the line-up out there I thought had the best chance to succeed, and I was wrong. These guys are wrestling great, this week's loss is on me 100%, I misread the situations."

On the News Story
"Like I said it was a tough loss. Some of our guys have been really tearing it up. The Rebels just caught us off the back of Donnie Temple. He's a great wrestler and good on GM Death for getting the best out of him. Next time we face The Rebels though, we'll crush them."

Around the League
"GM Franchise's house is not in order. I'm shocked Kamikaze Lee attacked Coach Masuka, I think the whole league is. Even though we're facing The Wildcats this week, I hope Franchise does the right thing and disciplines Kamikaze Lee. GM Franchise needs to send a message to the league that uncouth behavior like that will not be tolerated by TCW."

On Next Week
"Wildcats have some momentum coming into this week, but we'll be ready. Despite a tough loss we still have the best head-to-head splits in the league, and that's because we're the best team in the league. We'll get back on course, and that starts with a win against the Wildcats."

"Let's break it down, I think the match-up against the Rebels was very winnable. Crimson and Ben picked up another loss. I know they were facing a great tag team, but I'm starting to get concerned about them. I'm also getting concerned by opposing teams using run-ins to take wins away. I thought Amy was handling Tigress, but a run-in cost her, and possibly us the entire match. But first your thoughts on Crimson and Ben?"

"Alright. Secondly the run-in problem...it finally cost us a match. Maybe I need to ask Ceasar to patrol the curtains or something?"

"I'll think of something. Finally we have the elephant in the room...well elephantS to be more precise. Percy is probably unhappy, and Caleb couldn't get it done. What's going on in the locker room exactly?"

"I think...I'm going to have to take some drastic measures with this locker room. I apologize in advance if and when this makes your job more difficult this week. Head on down to practice, and let Caleb and Percy know I'd like to see them in my office please."

"We've been together for four weeks, and all this time you've both been about doing things your way. How about we give my way a chance for a week. Maybe as it turns out I can make champions out of this club? Give me some credit, you both are two of the best and I was the smart President to bring you in, not any of the others.

If you won't do it for this team, if you won't do this for me, how about you do this for yourselves. You guys win as a team this week, the first thing I will do next week after speaking with the press and coaches is present each of you a check for 500K. Call it a performance bonus. If nothing else, work with each other this week for your wallets. You can do whatever you want with the bonus. Are we on the same page?"

MCKINNEY THROWS A RIGHT HAND THAT CONNECTS WITH PERCY'S JAW.  PERCY RESPONDS WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN, AND THE TWO MEN BEGIN TO BRAWL ON YOUR OFFICE FLOOR.

PRESIDENT BONE LEAPS OVER THE DESK TO PULL APART THE BRAWL

"THAT'S ENOUGH BOTH OF YOU, YOU TO THAT CORNER, AND YOU TO THAT CORNER."

PERCY AND CALEB SEPERATE AND MOVE TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ROOM, WHILE MS. KNIGHT LOOKS AT YOU FOR AN EXPLANATION

"Team building exercise Miss Knight. There are tensions in the locker room and I am working to relieve them. There are aggression fey in the room and they will only leave once they are satisfied."

"This is exactly how I am running this team. Two of my players have a problem with each other, and this is the way they chose to work it out. They are going to continue to work on their differences...in more productive ways in the future than the display you have witnessed this evening.

Percy, Caleb please return to the locker room.

Miss Knight I appreciate you coming down to see me."

"The locker room is full of huge talent and HUGE ego. Caleb and Percy in particular want to be THE man on this team, and they want their word to be law, and they want to humiliate the other at any opportunity. While it looks chaotic right now from your position, just know that I am a hands on President, and I will maintain control over the locker room. If that means a few busted lips and bruised egos, so be it."

"Mr. Steele has had some outbursts in recent weeks about his position on the card, but I am handling it in-house."

"If I have to I'll lace up my boots and do it myself. I am going to try and make him fight someone on The Wildcats this week though."

"I will win over this locker room, and this team will deliver the wins. Thank you Miss Knight."

*WAITS FOR HER TO TAKE HER LEAVE*

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"Dave, could you send up Ben and Crimson for me please?"

"Hey guys. I'm going to be giving you guys the week off. I want to work Carter and Ceasar into the rotation, and generally make some moves this week to solidify the team. This isn't an indictment against you guys, it's just what I feel we need to do this week. So you guys get rested up, and next week you guys will return to business as usual. Alright?"

"I...don't understand Crimson there...

But no way you haven't done anything wrong. I need the tag spot this week for Caleb and Percy. Their feud has been a big disruption to this team, and so they are teaming up so that maybe they can get an ounce of respect for each other and squash the conflict.

Ben while I have you here though, I wanted to ask you to stick close to the team backstage this week. We've had a rash of other team's cheating to win matches, and it finally cost us last week. I don't know what can be done about it if anything, but I'll feel better knowing that someone is watching this team's backside. Can I count on you?"

"Thanks Ben, get some rest you deserve it."

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Ceasar please.

"Ceasar thanks for coming up. I'm spotting you into the line-up this week, but with the potential turmoil the Wildcats have been rumored to have I cannot project who your opponent will be exactly. It'll be the semi-main spot. I know you've been itching to get into this line-up. Any questions?"

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"Carter Sawyer please.

Carter you're getting your shot in the line-up this week in the opening slot. Unfortunately I cannot project who your likely opponent is, so be ready for anything."

"Stick it to your opponent then this week!"

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"Dave, I'd like you to leave a note for Mr. Steele letting him know he's in the Main Event. He's not much of a talker, so no sense calling him in here. I uhhh....recommend you wait until he has his back turned before approaching though.

Also, assuming you survive that, take the lock-in sheet to the coaches please."


Main Event - Mr. Steele
Semi-Main Event - Ceasar
Tag Team #1 - Platinum Percy James
Tag Team #2 - Caleb McKinney
Opener - Carter Sawyer
Women - Amy Anderson
Bench - Ben Armstrong
Sparring - Crimson Blade

LOCKED IN

Rocket's Press Conference

On Last Week's Events
"I would say the week was a win overall. The Rebels and the Devils posted their first loss, and we gained half a game on The Rebels. We also still have the best overall record in the league. This is the best team in the league, and we're well on our way to regain the top spot."

On the News Story
"I've said it before, we have the best team in the league, that isn't in doubt. The other nine teams just don't stack up to ours. We're a team that needs to start coming together as a team. This week Caleb McKinney and Percy James got a win together as a TEAM. The Rockets are turning a corner, and this locker room WILL come together one way or another."

Around the League
"I think the biggest news of the week was President Rob quitting on his SECOND team. I hope he never gets another job managing any team again. He doesn't deserve it."

On Next Week
The Militia has a few good men, namely Mr. USA. He's an American hero for sure. However The Militia is not a team we're looking to lose to. This week we're going to get ourselves back at the top of the standings.

"What is the issue THIS week?"

"And how are you and Coach Lyons handling things in practice?"