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I'm Vic Johnson. I started out as a used car salesman, and before long I owned several dealerships. I liquidated everything I own to have enough seed money to enter the TCW. I'm a very hands on owner, so I expect to be kept in the loop at all times. You better not waste my money, or we'll have a problem.
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I'm Claire Johnson, Vic is my husband. Since the fool sunk all our money into this stupid wrestling thing, he didn't have enough money for an assistant. So, I get stuck doing it. Yay me.
Vic, baby... do you mind if I call you Vic? You look like a man who knows what he wants baby, just like me, Curtis McMasterson, the one an' only High Volume Genius. Just by lookin' at ya baby I can tell that you an' me, we're two peas in a pod - born winners, baby! You've made waves in automotive sales, I've made waves as the manager of champions and champion of managers. You put me on your team and I guarantee you success baby, because success is what we both want. Together ain't nobody could stop us, baby! You know it makes sense!
Mr and Mrs Johnson how are you both today? I am interested in the position of Club President. It is my understanding that you Mr. Johnson made your fortune selling used cars which I can honestly say I know little about but what I do understand is wrestling. I also understand that you both have gambled a lot by taking all of your money and putting it into the wrestling business and this could very well seem like a scary time in your life but that is why I am here.
You are going to encounter many guys who walk in here and tell you about how they can run a wrestling business and make you money but the truth is that what I want to do for you is help you make the right decision. The choice you make right now will be the hardest one you make for this club BOTTOM LINE! You take that chance and hire me to run your club and in a decade we will look back at this moment while eating a nice stack of pancakes and play that little game of "What If" and imagine how horrible things would have turned out had we not met and made wrestling history.
Thank you for your time...
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Hey Johnsons. My name's Fnord. You need to know about wrestling? I'm your man. I've fought hard my entire life and have made it to the top everywhere I've been. I know this is supposed to be a chance for you to interview applicants, but let me ask you a question. Would you like to be at the top here at TCW? I'm the only one that can get you there to double, triple, or even multiple your bank account by a hundred. Let me know if you're interested in making money.
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Curtis, nice to meet you. You say you're a manager of Champions? Who've you managed, and how high have they climbed under your guidance? More importantly....how much money did you make?
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Hello sir....I didn't catch your name? Regardless, you have my interest. Between you and me, the wife is none too happy with me these days. All of our money is wrapped up in the PFC here, and she hasn't let me hear the end of it since!! You say that hiring you is the right decision....tell me why that is? Who are you, what is your background, and what will you do to take the Premiere Fight Club the top of TCW?
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Mr. Fnord, you make quite an entrance. You've got my ear right now, because I will accept nothing less than this club being at the very top of TCW. How are you going to get us there? You've been to the top everywhere you've been....where exactly have you been? I want to know more about you Mr. Fnord.
Who have I managed? The better question is who haven't I managed baby, because if you're talkin' wrestling I've managed everyone that matters! I've guided Jason Violent, Vlad Nientrovic, Dieter von Briehn and more baby! They've won tournaments! They've won titles... and that includes world titles, in the plural form! They've crushed everyone before them baby, just like you'll do when you hire yours truly, because Curtis McMasterson only picks winners to be on his team!
And as for how much I've made baby, well I don't like ta brag. But when my clients make money, I make money and I've always made money baby! I ain't ever found myself hurtin' in the wallet if ya get my meanin'.
My apologies Mr. Johnson that was rude of me... My name is Donnovan Midas and as far as my background well that is a long story that I will share with you at the end of the first season when we share a nice cold beer and enjoy the sweet success of winning. Experience wise... well that is a different story, I have been in this business for 20 plus years and in my heyday I am sure I was not as popular as I was in my own mind but if you are not going to root for yourself then who is. I have ZERO experience running a CLUB... It's a gamble for you to basically take someone with no actual experience running a club and give them a shot but everything you are doing right now is a gamble so clearly you know what it takes to make it in this world.
Why is hiring me the right decision you say? What am I going to do to make PFC the best? Anyone who walks in here and tells you that they have some magic playbook with all the answers to success and know exactly what they are going to do to make your club work is either full of shit or just full of shit... I don't have all the right answers... You hire me and I am all in with you! You put all your money into this club and if it fails you fail! I am in it to the end with you and failure is not something I am prone to letting happen and that is the mentality I intend to bring to the job...
Ha... Also yeah the wife might be a little ticked off right now but she will come around... Winning tends to do that to people and that is what you Mr. Johnson and I are all about! Winning!
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Curtis, those are all familiar, and impressive, names. As a matter of fact, your entire presentation is just that. Impressive. Slick. There is one thing you seem to forget though. I started as a used car salesman, and I worked my way up to owning several dealerships. What I'm getting at is, I'm not stranger to bullshit my friend. I can smell it a mile away, and buddy, you reek of it. You can't bullshit me, so stop trying to put the cherry on top of every sentence like you're at Baskin freakin' Robbins.
Now that we're clear, why don't you tell me your vision for the PFC. What kind of club would you be looking to build? Where would you want to put our camp?
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Mr. Midas, I'm impressed with your forthrightness. I will say that hiring someone with, as you said, ZERO experience running a club would never be my first choice....but you've impressed me. I like that you will be right there in the trenches with me, working day and night to make this baby shine.
Let me ask you a question. As I've said before, I am a VERY hands on owner. What that means is, I like to be kept in the loop on things. If I wake up one day, and see that you've cut or traded a big part of our stable, and you haven't run it by me.....I won't be happy. It also means that, from time to time, I'll give you a call and tell you things that I want. It may be that I want a certain guy in the club, or I may want some of our budget spent a certain way....things like that. I need someone that can respect the fact that I like to keep in the mix. Is that you?
Mr. Johnson, Sgt Underpants here along with my wonderful wife Maria. I'm I mean we're looking at helping you run this here club. I much like you understand the importance of keeping your wife close to you and bringing her in to business. Now of course like any man should I'd be running the show for you and she'd be there to help me with anything I need and best part is you won't even have to pay her.
Well first up baby, lemmie tell ya, there ain't no better place for us ta be than down south, deep in the heart of my hometown state 'a Texas. Ya see us good ole southern boys got a love for wrasslin' in our DNA an' on top 'a that there's a bunch 'a mexicans across the border that feel the same, if not moreso baby. Somewhere like San Antonio would be perfect for us baby.
So with that in mind baby I'd find us a good ol' southern boy and a hispanic fella an' build the group around the two of 'em. I ain't gonna favour a particular style in particular baby, I'm gonna mix an' match ta create the winning combination, but I'll tell ya this - everyone I pick is gonna be hungry for success baby. Everyone I pick is gonna have a PHD in kickin' ass. I'm gonna put together a group that destroys everything in its path baby, and put us at the top where we belong!
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Sgt. Underpants, it is a pleasure to meet you. As you saw when you walked in here, I have a very good reason for keeping the wife by my side. So I can most assuredly understand where you are coming from on that front. But, when it comes to business, I'll want to deal with you, and only you. Let's make that clear up front.
That said, tell me more about yourself, your experience, and what qualities you'll bring to the PFC to make us a winner.
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Alright Curtis, I'm not sure if I'm entirely with you, but maybe I am. When you say 'a good ol' southern boy', are you talking about a giant, corn fed, mountain of a man? Someone that can break his opponent in half, or throw them clean across the ring? Because if you are....then we're on the same page. Smash mouth power.....that is where it's at, at least in the Main Event. Know what I mean?
I know exactly what you mean baby, I've managed that type before. Your main event player has ta be larger than life, has ta look like he'd break ya in half just by sneezin' in yore general direction. That's the kinda guy I work best with baby!
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Alright Curtis, you've sure made an impression. Anything else you'd like to say before you go? I've got many more interviews to conduct. Incidentally, I understand if you interview with some of the other clubs. Lots of candidates, only 10 spots. I know how it is.
Structure and dominance. I'm a former United States Airman. I'll set out to bring you the best of the best and make sure that whoever I bring here will remain focused on our one solitary goal. Winning.
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Sgt. Underpants, I am a man that keeps a keen ear to what's going on with my club. I'd want to be involved in major decisions, and at times I may give you directives. Being a military man, I assume that you don't have any issues with a chain of command such as this?
Absolutely not sir. Whatever you say goes you're the head honcho I'm just here to make sure everyone else stays in line
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Sgt. Underpants, final question. Where would you like to establish our clubs home base?
We want attention and we want to be able to attract a good crowd that knows how to enjoy themselves and spend plenty of money, I'd be looking at getting us settled in Wonderful Las Vegas
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Alright I appreciate your time. I've still got interviews to conduct, but I'll be in touch when a decision is made. Feel free to interview with other clubs. I know the deal.
Mr. Johnson I cannot begin to comprehend the amount of stress you are under at this point in your life... You are risking everything and didn't get where you are today by taking a ride in the back seat and letting others dictate the route to success.
When you hire me I am at the service of the club and you are the man in charge of the club... If you are going to work with me and allow for me to explain the big picture then we will be champions! If you are going to step in and usurp my authority at every turn and do what you think is best without regard for the future then this will not work...
I am looking for a partnership that will last for decades and having a owner like yourself who is willing to get his hands dirty is exactly what I am looking for in a club.
I know y'all gotta interview other guys baby, but the Premiere Fightin' Club needs Wrasslin's Premiere Manager, an' that's yours truly baby. I got the kinda track record of success that ya can't ignore. You hire me and I guarantee you, ya won't regret it. It's been a pleasure baby, I'll be waitin' for your call.
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Midas, if you're looking for a 'partnership', then you've come to the wrong office. I'm hiring an employee, and I expect my employees to follow my lead. Of course, you'll get a certain amount of latitude, after all you would be the President of the Club. But at the end of the day, the President answers to the Owner, and I need someone that understands that, and can live with it.
I like your passion, and I like your backbone. If you can get your mind around the chain of command, I'd like to hear about your plans for the club. If this work arrangement isn't something you can work with, then we can part now, no harm done. It's your call.
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Curtis, I'll be in touch, when a decision is made.
No problem Mr. Johnson... I hope you find the right man for your job!
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Now you see that number? Double it! That's how much you will be paying me next year when we interview for this same position after you fire the YES man who brought you a last place trophy!
Tell the wife I said hi...
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All due respect Mr. Midas, but I won't be paying you anything ever, unless you come around to the type of business relationship I'm interested in. Have a nice day.
Sure you will... Anyone who comes in here and tells you that they will bow down to you and do everything you want without an input and can produce a championship is blowing smoke up your ass!
You want to be hands on and that is all good but the reason you are looking for a head hancho for your club is because you need someone to lead... If not then why not just run the thing yourself?
You want to lead with me and work with each other then fine... You want to run this thing yourself then hire a puppet who will do it and like I said you will be paying me double next year when you realize you messed up...
But truth is I like you so how about lets cut through the bullshit and I will let you hire me right now for the price on that piece of paper and we can get started scouting a location!
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You've got balls. Big balls. But however big those brass ones are, that doesn't change the fact that I am a man that will maintain a firm control of my club. The same kind of control I have over my dealerships. Do you think that I trust those cheap suit wearing slugs with my money? I let them do the grunt work, but when anything important happens, I have my face right in it. I will be the same way with my club. My President will be responsible for the day-to-day, but any LARGE decisions will need to go through me. This is non-negotiable. You're either in, or you're out. It really is that simple.
Like I said you have my number... Good day sir!
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Like I said, you've got balls. But constantly trying to have the last word with me is serving to annoy me more than anything else. Good day to you Mr. Midas.
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Hello Mr. Johnson, nice to meet you. My name's Chris Strike and I do have an interest in TCW and the PFC, given my own history as a pro wrestler for fourteen years now. Over that time period, I've been fairly successful in that avenue but as I'm getting older, I'm looking towards new horizons and opportunities like this one. I've worked hard to make a name for myself in professional wrestling, built a good reputation with owners, bookers and quite a lot of fellow wrestlers by going all over the globe, wrestling in venues big and small and with that experience along with a determination for success, I do believe that I can succeed with the high expectations and standards that you hold yourself and your team to, Mr. Johnson. A man like yourself who put in all of his chips on the table to create this team shouldn't settle for anything less than the top.
That said, sir, I'm an open book - feel free to ask me anything you'd like.
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Mr. Strike, nice to meet you. Before we go any further, allow me to explain what I am looking for in a President. I am looking for someone that understands that I will be quite involved with the club. While you would, of course, handle the day to day operations, I would expect to be kept in the loop regarding any major moves. For example before trading/cutting a major member of the stable, I'd expect a call. Or I may have a certain person I'd like for you to acquire, or I may want you to obtain a particular sponsorship....things of that nature. If that is a working relationship that you cannot live with, then it is best we go no further with the interview process.
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If the roles were reversed, I would probably be doing the same thing as you are now Mr. Johnson. You are the boss here and I'm an employee, and this is a dynamic I can definitely work with should you hire me.
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That's nice to hear. Not everyone who's come through that door has felt the same way. So Strike, the floor is yours. Impress me with your plans for the PFC. How will you make this Club a profitable, winning venture?
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Curtis McMasterson and Chris Strike, please take a seat. You two men are the finalists for the position. You two each are qualified for the job, each in your own unique way. I'm having some difficulty deciding between you two.
I will now open the floor to each of you to give me one final pitch. No pressure, just the job on the line here. Wow me.
Well, I think I made the bulk of my position clear in my original interview baby, so I'll try and avoid repeating myself too much. You and I seemed ta be on the same page regardin' what kinda talent we wanted as the main event calibre wrestler, so I'm pretty sure that I can make your vision for this group into reality.
Now, I know at the end of our interview you said that I was free ta interview for other clubs, but honestly baby I didn't bother, because this is the only club worth representing. I don't know if my competition can say the same, but when a McMasterson commits to something, they commit 100% baby. Plus honestly, those other guys don't have the drive and direction that the PFC does. You're a man who knows what he wants baby, and I can respect that. I would be happy to work with you to make this group a success.
Now I dunno what kinda business model the other guy put forward, but I stand by mine baby. Texas is wrasslin' country and has a history of producing and hosting the best. I know pickin' a big market city like San Antonio is gonna put our overheads up, but the name of the company is the Premiere Fight Club baby, emphasis on the premiere. That means ya gotta go big baby, and everything's bigger in Texas!
Finally, I know I've mentioned this before, but I'm a manager of champions baby. And that ain't a fancy title I made up to make myself look better, it's the truth. I've managed more wrasslers to championship gold than I can remember baby. I have a proven track record at this! I know what it takes to get to the top of the wrasslin' business, and I know how to get the most out of a wrassler an' make him or her give more than 100%. I AM the best candidate for this job baby, and when you hire me I promise you, you will not regret it.
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To make any club a profitable and winning venture, you have to start with one very simple thing: a culture. Even though these are beginnings for all teams in TCW, creating a winning culture right off the bat is something that I believe can put the PFC on the right path to short and long term success in TCW. By winning culture, that means bringing in the best staff members, the most effective set of advertisements and sponsorships that will convince the public to buy in as much as we are into the PFC, being able to scout and find the right fit of wrestlers for each spot in the card where their strengths are accentuated and their weakness are barely seen and scouted by opponents. We create a culture like this from the get-go and we're far ahead of the curve compared to the other teams across this league and any others that may come with the TCW's future success.
Mr. Johnson, you know how it is to start from the very bottom of the totem pole and work your way up through any and all challenges that have come your way. So have I...born and raised in a country where corruption and greed run rampant, the fact that I managed to get out, make my way to America and achieve a life long dream by becoming a professional wrestler and a darn successful one on top of it is proof that we are cut from the same cloth. We're not afraid to put in the extra hours at the office if it means exceeding at our craft and with the PFC, you're putting everything on the line. I'm willing to do the same right alongside you as your right-hand man.
I know you've heard certain locations already to establish a home base for this club...and I'd like to suggest the Mile High City. Denver is not a big market, so there won't be as many distractions but as a mid-major kind of city, it still has its charms and plenty of things to do. Most importantly, we have the altitude on our side and I believe that if we take the PFC there, we can not only train our guys and gals in a more efficient manner but also have a major home field advantage when other clubs come to our domain and can't handle the thin air properly. Another factor to creating that winning culture I spoke of earlier. I'm not a man who likes to go on long-winded monologues but I will say this...
I know what it takes to get to the top of the mountain. I know what it takes to do it with putting my back against the wall. If you allow me to bring in my expertise to the Premiere Fight Club and assist you in making this club the best in the entire TCW, we can get on our way to being at the top of the food chain and making you a hell of a lot of money in the process.
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It's been very competitive to say the least. But I can only select one of you. Welcome to the PFC Chris Strike.
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Alright, Mrs. Johnson, ready to get things started here...let's get our base of operations up and going to Denver.
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So Vic finally decided on someone. Took him long enough. Anyway, he gave me a heads up on Denver, so I already have the figures prepared. I'm the best unpaid secretary on the market!
Denver is a mid market city, and I've found 2 prospective locations. The first is a 6,500 seat facility near the airport, and has a price of $3 million per season. The next is located downtown, near the towns sports arenas. It's a 5,000 seat facility, with an asking price of $6 million per season.
The cost of this will come out of the "incentives" budget.
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While I like the idea of having a few extra seats in the venue near to the airport, we can get a lot of eyes on the product by placing it in the downtown location. Not to mention, the commute from that area to the mountains if needed for extra training will be a shorter trip as well. Let's go ahead and pencil in the downtown location. I'll place the paper work and confirm it as well so the league offices are aware of it.
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Very well. Once you've done that, you may begin interviewing Trainers/Assistants/Doctors. Remember, everyone's salary comes out of the same budget, so be conscious of that.
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Understood and I do appreciate your reminder as well on that, ma'am.
I believe I'm ready to start the process, if you could get me in touch with Lawrence Corwin, please.
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Corwin here.
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Mr. Corwin, thank you for taking my call today. My name's Chris Strike and I'm here with the PFC, as we've begun our search for a head trainer to come join our team here in Denver. You've had your experience in the wrestling business for thirty years, what I'd like to get to know is where those experiences have taken you during those times, what philosophies have you adopted during your time in the business that you would be bringing into your training of our members and what do you believe is the greatest asset you can bring to the Premiere Fight Club?
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Always remain focused.
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Not a man of many words. I can understand that. Your emphasis on remaining focused is something we share here, however, I'd like to follow that up with asking what aspect of professional wrestling are you most comfortable with training - is it the sweet science of technical wrestling, the powerhouse, smashmouth style or perhaps a more aerial approach?
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Technical.
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Okay. I appreciate your time, Mr. Corwin - we're still going through the interview process here but we'll remain in touch should you still be available by the time we finish it. Thank you.
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Mrs. Johnson, can you contact Phillip Audley for me, please?
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Mr. Audley, thank you for taking my call. This is Chris Strike with the PFC here. We're interviewing candidates for our head trainer position and your name was on our list to call. I understand you've been a heck of a broadcaster for the last 37 years and I'd like to ask for a bit more background as to your experience as a broadcaster, what is it you think you can bring to the fold as a head trainer, and your training philosophy when it comes to professional wrestling.
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Mr. Strike, pleasure to meet you. Right out of high school, I found myself broadcasting just about every sport America has to offer. Wrestling, boxing, mma, baseball, football....you name it, I called it. Over my years, I've made friends with quite a few athletes, and just being around them you can't help but absorb information like a sponge. I took all that I learned from observing those athletes, and I put it all into training new generations of athletes. Been doing it ever since.
In regards to what I can bring, it is a wealth of knowledge on nutrition, fitness, and training techniques. In ring, I work more of a 'brawling' style, as I'm able to incorporate things I learned from boxers, mma fighters, and the like.
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A fountain of knowledge is definitely something we could use to bring to the club here. As you mentioned your preference for a 'brawling' style, I'd like to get to know if there is a specific style that you may not particularly as familiar with or consider to be the most challenging style to teach over your time and experience as a trainer.
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If a high-flying, aerial style is what you're after, then you'd be talking to the wrong guy. That's not in my wheelhouse at all.
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Understandable. This is all information for things going forward. To be fair, I like what I hear. You've got a plethora of knowledge to draw on from your experiences broadcasting and training, your fair share of networking done across the globe and the qualities that I am looking for in a head trainer. I'd like to offer you the position here in PFC...my initial offer would be one of a 3.5 million dollars for 3 seasons. Are those terms agreeable, Mr. Audley?
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I think I'd like $4 million a lot more.
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I can agree to that, definitely. I'll fax the paperwork shortly. Before I let you go on your way, is there anybody out of this particular list...
GM STRIKE SLIDES A PIECE OF PAPER ON THE DESK CONTAINING THE NAMES OF THE ASSISTANT TRAINERS STILL AVAILABLE.
...that you've had any experience with in the past, that perhaps you feel would be a good fit to assist you altogether? Or perhaps any names to avoid altogether?
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Depends on what you're looking for. Brown will keep our guys in shape, Cutter will toughen them up. Stay away from Sleet, he's a bit.....altered, if you get my drift. Chaos is good, but he and I crossed paths a few times, and we don't see eye to eye.
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This helps me considerably, Mr. Audley. I appreciate it. Think I know who to start with in this case.
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Mrs. Johnson, can you please get me Lenny Brown on the line, please?
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Mr. Brown, this is Chris Strike, President of the PFC here. Your name came across and recommended by our new head trainer in Mr. Audley and I'd like to have a word with you about our Assistant Trainer position here. But first, I'd like to know a bit more about your background in both fitness and as a trainer plus what philosophy do you bring to the table as a trainer.
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Mr. Strike, great to meet you. I've been into fitness ever since my college days, as a matter of fact I majored in physical education. Cardio, agility, and flexibility are my specialties. I feel like once you get your body into proper shape, you can get it to do anything you want it to.
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I know that much from experience myself. It's an easier process for sure. Now, Mr. Audley recommended your name and to be fair, given what I've just heard and his judgment, I'm willing to trust it. What would we be looking at in order to sign you as our assistant trainer here at the PFC?
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I'd like a 2 year, $3.5 million deal. I have ambitions to be a Head Trainer sooner than later, and wouldn't want to sign as an assistant any longer than that.
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I can certainly deal on that regard and aspirations like yours are the kind of thing that'll make the club stronger too. Welcome to the fold, Mr. Brown.
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Mrs. Johnson, please get me Phil Chandler on the line, please.
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Mr. Chandler, this is Chris Strike, President of the Premiere Fight Club here. We are in the process of talking with some candidates about our doctor position here and given your years of experience and education at one of the best medical schools in the country in Johns Hopkins - I'd like a little more background as to your kind of medical practice, your philosophy towards the medicine, all as a means to see if you'd be a good fit with us here at PFC.
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Certainly. I was near the top of my class at Johns Hopkins. I was fortunate enough to do my residency in house at Johns Hopkins, which is a top 5 hospital in the US. I secured a job there after residency, and worked there for a decade before branching out on my own, and establishing my own practice. I saw patients in a family practice setting, but I've also had an interest in neurology.
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I've been a patient there before quite a few years ago and my stay was a rather pleasant one. You've got a lot of experience, which I do like and the interest in neurology is an added bonus when given the sport we're in here. Although if you'd allow me some follow-up questions. I'm not particularly familiar with the medical school process, but during it, did you have to write a dissertation and if so what did you research about? Also, throughout your time as a doctor, how would your employers describe you? How would your patients describe you?
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Believe me Mr. Strike, I've written enough papers to fill a library! Most of them were in the field of neurology, as the brain is my greatest interest. If I were to be so bold as to speak for my employers and patients, I would say that they would describe me as reliable and thorough, respectively.
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I appreciate you entertaining these questions, Doctor Chandler. We'd like to bring you into the PFC...my initial offer is one of 3 years at 3 million.
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We're close, I was hoping for $4 million. Let's say we meet in the middle at $3.5?
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I can do just that, doctor. Welcome aboard.
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Alright, Mrs. Johnson, we've got our trainers and doctor. At this point, are we just waiting on word in regards of interested sponsorships and the upcoming draft or is there any other particular business to handle at the moment?
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Sometime over the next few days, we expect the draft order, and list of prospective draftees to be released. Once that happens, the Commissioner will announce how many scouting reports each club will be able to have free of charge. Beyond that, we'd foot the bill for any further scouting. Once the league has completed it's scouting, the draft will begin.
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I appreciate your hard work so far, ma'am. It's been very helpful. I'll keep my eyes open for whenever the info on scouting comes along. But if any calls come through, be it from Mr. Johnson or anyone else, let me know. I'll be around the office. Should probably order dinner at this point, too...
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Mrs. Johnson, please get me XJ Hawkins' agent on the line. We need to get him signed...
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Jerry Hunt here. I represent XJ. Let's hear the offer.
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Pleasure to meet you. As to initiate the conversation, I'd like to offer Mr. Hawkins a 3 year deal. 7.5 million in salary and 1.5 million PR.
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Throw in a signing bonus, and I think we'll have a deal.
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Would 500k suffice as one, Mr. Hunt?
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Make it $750K. XJ has always enjoyed beating Percy James, and that'll give him the better bonus.
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I don't see why we should stop that tradition, then. Agreed and the paperwork will be sent accordingly. Good to do business with you, Mr. Hunt.
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Come to think of it...Mrs. Johnson, please see if XJ Hawkins is available to stop by. I'd like to meet the man in the flesh and welcome him to the PFC personally.
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I know, I know. You're thanking your lucky stars that a wrestler with my immense talent practically fell into your lap. We'll believe it, because it's true. XJ is in the building!
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Been a fan of your work for quite some time, Mr. Hawkins. Glad four GMs were nowhere near smart enough and that you are now part of the PFC. Just figured I'd introduce myself and I look forward to seeing you represent this team in the main event. It's the proper spot for a man of your talents. Appreciate your time coming to see me and I look forward to working with you.
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Mrs. Johnson, we just drafted Duane Jensen. Please get me his agent Emilio Ruiz on the line so as to sign him.
((OOC: this is as a continuation to keep things going a little faster + me hitting reply a second before this came to mind))
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Mr. Ruiz, this is Chris Strike with the PFC. We'd like to make an initial offer of 3 years, 6 million and 1 million of PR to your client...and as a sweetener, a 250k signing bonus. We believe in Duane's potential to prove some naysayers wrong here in the PFC.
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Emilio Ruiz is here to tell you......THAT WE ACCEPT YOUR OFFER!!! Pleasure doing business with you. YEAH!!
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The feeling is mutual, Mr. Ruiz. Thank you for your time.
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Mrs. Johnson, if Duane Jensen is around the premises, get him over my way please? It'd be rude not to introduce myself.
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Mr. Jensen, a pleasure to meet you. Chris Strike. Big fan of your work. I know you've been looking for an opportunity to show just about every doubter on the planet that you're the man to beat. I feel you'll have your chance at doing so while as a part of this team.
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I've been telling people for YEARS now....you give me the ball, I'll run with it. Thanks for the opportunity bossman.
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I look forward to seeing your work out there. Thanks for stopping by.
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Mrs. Johnson, Emilio Ruiz once again, please.
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Mr. Ruiz, thanks for answering again. We've drafted Demarcus McNabb and we're looking at offering a 3 year, 4.5 million deal for your client to have his niche as a tag team specialist shown in its full glory as a part of this club. Are these terms acceptable?
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Emilio tried to leave.....BUT HE CAN'T QUIT YOU BABY!!! We'll sign off on that deal!!! WOOOO!!!
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My ex-girlfriends seem to tell me the exact same thing. ...That's why they're exes.
...All jesting aside, happy to do business with you, Mr. Ruiz. I'm sure we'll speak again.
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Mrs. Johnson, given we've got a trend going, can you ask Demarcus McNabb to come see me, please?
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Mr. McNabb, welcome to the PFC. Glad to have you here and I'll be forthcoming, we are going to look to have you play to your strengths as a part of a tag team here - given the report I acquired on you via certain sources raved at your ability as a part of a tandem and how adaptable you are at it. I'm just curious if there was somebody in specific you've enjoyed working with in the past or someone you'd like to work with altogether for a partnership...that way we can be on the lookout for them in the next few rounds.
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Thanks for drafting me boss, I appreciate the faith you put in me. I wish I had tried being a tag wrestler years ago. It just feels like it comes so naturally now, and I just think about all those years I wasted chasing singles success.......
Anyway, I'm pretty easy going, I can partner with whomever you select.
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Having done both of those aspects myself during my career, sometimes it clicks on one aspect of what you're doing almost instantly, sometimes it takes a while. I'm happy you found something for yourself and I'll do my damndest to find you a partner that you can make some real magic happen with out there and in the process, we'll all benefit from it.
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Sounds good, can't wait to see who I'm gonna team with!
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We just drafted him a moment ago. If you'll excuse me, Mr. McNabb.
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Mrs. Johnson, get me Daniel Morse, please.
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Mr. Morse, a pleasure to meet with you. We've brought in Amazing Akio and we'd like to sign him. How would 3 years at 3.5 million sound, with 1 million of our incentive budget going towards his English lessons so that we get his fluency up to par by the start of the season?
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Make it $4 million, and you got yourself a deal.
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I can accept that. Let Akio know we're happy to have him on board and we'll get him a chance to show his abilities out here. I'll confirm the offer it so that way he can get himself started on those English lessons.
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Sounds good.
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Good doing business with you.
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Mrs. Johnson, Benjamin Lancaster, please.
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Mr. Lancaster, a pleasure to finally meet you. We've drafted your client, Sarah Divine and we'd like to talk terms to sign her. My initial offer would be one of 3 years at 3 million.
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Before we talk terms of the deal, Sarah wants to make sure you have plans on drafting her boyfriend as well. The two do not wish to be separated by this draft process.
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I wasn't aware that she had a boyfriend. But if it is what it takes to bring her in, I'm not opposed to doing it. Who is the gentleman in question, if I may ask?
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Wait, wait, wait.....you mean to tell me that you DIDN'T scout her? And you didn't scout him either? Because, both of them let anyone that scouted them know about their wishes. You're just gonna sign anyone off the street, sight unseen? Who's running this place, John DeLorean? How about me, you wanna sign me? I'll take some of that cash out of your hot little hands!
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...Are you quite done yet, sir?
Because you can sit there and go on a tangent all you want, but I've clearly shown the interest in signing both your client and your client's special someone, even without putting out any sort of scouting report. So with that said, if you're not willing to show me and this club a level of courtesy and just want to run off your mouth like you run the place, I can put an end to this call right here and now.
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Courtesy? Like the courtesy that you are showing my client, selecting her as if you were pulling a name out of a hat, or throwing a dart at a list of names? Let me tell you something, you can end this call any time you like, but unlike some of the other agents in this business, I care about there being a sense of decorum, or respect being shown to my clients. My clients, for whom I will advocate for until my dying breath. And playing "pin the draft pick on the donkey", doesn't show any respect whatsoever.
So, here is what we're gonna do. We're gonna give you a one time only, take it or leave it offer. 2 years. $4 million dollars. $500K signing bonus. And a guarantee that by the time the season starts, Sarah's boyfriend Delbert Larson will be a member of this roster.
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See, you don't know me all that well to begin with and I normally would be more than happy to show you the door...but I know this is a new league and there's a lot of waters being tested, so I'm going to let the "pin the draft pick on the donkey" part go. Water under the bridge from here on out and a lesson learned going forward as to the type of man that you are.
So, as a show of good faith from myself and the PFC, allow me to do you one better if you may. We'll add in 500k of PR to promote Sarah along with the signing bonus and the terms plus the guarantee that Ms. Divine and Mr. Larson will be a part of the same team. Can we shake on that, Mr. Lancaster?
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Deal.
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Yup.
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...What a pain in the ass, that guy. And of course, Chicago just takes the guy too. Anyways, Mrs. Johnson, please get me Emilio Ruiz on the line in regards to Theo Bullitt.
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Hello again Mr. Ruiz, nice to be talking business. We've drafted Theo Bullitt and we have intentions of partnering him up with Demarcus McNabb as our tag team attraction here. How would 3 years at 3 million sound?
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EMILIO IS BACK BABAY!! Theo needs a little more. 3 years, $3.75 million. OH YEAH!!!!!
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Dare I say better than ever, at that. I can agree to those terms, absolutely. We're a really good team here, Emilio. Happy to do business with ya.
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Not as happy......AS EMILIO IS BABAY!!! WOOOO!!
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Take care, Emilio. We'll speak soon, I'm certain.
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Mrs. Johnson, could you send word to Theo Bullitt to come see me now that we've drafted him? Thank you.
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Theo, good to meet you. Just figured I'd introduce myself and let you know that my plans are to pair you with Demarcus McNabb to be our tag team here in the PFC. Thanks to a certain exchange of information, I know you've got a heck of a sharp mind for this business and am looking forward to seeing you two work together as a tandem.
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Thanks for the compliment. I just wish that this league had formed a few years ago, before my knee injuries. But, what can you do, you know?
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I can understand given your skill set. But with this league being formed, while maybe not in the capacity imagined, I'm confident you can take some steps forward and make people take notice in your own way as a part of this tag team. Appreciate you coming to see me, enjoy the rest of the draft time and we will see you here in Denver for training camp and the season ahead.
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Thanks boss.
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Anytime.
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Mrs. Johnson, get me Daniel Morse on the line, please.
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Hello Mr. Morse, we're looking to get Emanuel Carlson signed. We were thinking a 2 year deal at 3.5 million. Would that suffice?
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GOOD GOD YES!!! THANK YOU!!!
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Well, that was...alright, that's a little more excitement than the usual but sure. I'll submit it to the league offices.
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Mrs. Johnson, get me Jerzey on the line.
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Hey Jerzey, we're looking to get Whitney Cobalt signed. I know we haven't done business yet, so curious as to what it would take to get this done.
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On second thought, Jerzey, this conversation is going to be one that will have to be taken up with the Shark Tank due to a late-minute deal we just made. Appreciate your time nonetheless.
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Mrs. Johnson, please get me Delbert Larson and Sarah Divine in to see me, please.
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Well first, you throw out an offa'.....den I say 'nah' and we fix shit, or I say 'aight', an we cool. You miss negotiation day at Prez school dawg.....
JERZEY IS INTERRUPTED BY STRIKE
Man, you betta recognize son, my time is worth duckets. Don't be callin' on me unless you gots summin' for me, you feel me dawg?
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GM STRIKE WATCHES AS JERZEY LEAVES THE OFFICE, MAKING SURE HE'S COMPLETELY OUT BEFORE SHRUGGING
Mrs. Johnson, sorry about that. If you could, please send Delbert Larson and Sarah Divine up to the office.
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Mr. Larson, Ms. Divine, welcome to the PFC. As promised to your agents, I made arrangements so we could have you both as a part of the same team for these next two years. I look forward to seeing you both shine brightly inside that squared circle during our time together here.
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Glad you were a man of your word. That goes a long way in my book.
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I'm SOOO happy!!
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I made a promise and I was most certainly going to keep it. I appreciate your patience as well, I know the process with trades and the like can be a little daunting. Just as a pair of quick questions to you both before letting you two celebrate it together, during your time here, what brought you both to the industry and what are you looking to accomplish during your time here with the PFC?
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Been a fan forever man, and couldn't imagine doing anything else with my life. I look to win matches, and championships, plain and simple.
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I met Delbert in a gym, and was fascinated when he told me what he did for a living. He trained me, got me some bookings, and I just kinda fell into it. Just like we fell in love.....
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Awesome. I appreciate your time and you guys go on and enjoy it. I'll see you both come training camp.
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Mrs. Johnson, by my count, we have a full roster altogether. The next piece, I'm assuming, will be setting up our line-up, specialized training, PR, the whole nine yards?
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SARAH LEAVES, BUT DELBERT HANGS BACK
Have a quick second for a private word boss?
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Ah, sure, Delbert. What's up?
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You should just know, that that chick is batshit crazy! She keeps talking about us being in love, about us getting married and having kids one day......dude, don't get me wrong. She is one HOT piece of ACE. I wouldn't be layin' the pipe if she wasn't, you know what I mean?
Anyway, what I'm getting at is, things are good with us right now. REAL good. But one day, when I'm done having fun, and she wants us to settle down and get a dog, the shit will hit the fan. You'll need to trade her pretty darn quick, know what I mean?
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Well, fortunately, I've had some experience in that department myself. While not...well, the most pleasant ending to it - as in having to literally wrestle a match against her where after I won, she was exiled from the company I was working for - I can understand your concern. Although if and or when that time does come? Do let me know first and foremost rather than let the media catch wind of it. More so to make sure we don't have some sort of a crazy circus distracting you from what matters inside of that ring.
I also do appreciate you taking the courtesy to let me know of this outright, instead of me finding it in a different manner down the road.
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Dude, then you totally KNOW. I feel like we're brothers!
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Anyway, I can promise that I won't let things get out of hand.....I can't promise for her though dude. But, like I said, it's all good right now. So no worries.....hopefully....
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GM RETURNS THE HIGH-FIVE ACCORDINGLY
Like I said, just let me know if you notice things not going as well on your side. And fingers crossed. See you come training camp, Delbert.
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Thanks for your patience, Mrs. Johnson. So, it seems we have a full roster altogether. Is Mr. Johnson currently occupied at that moment? I wanted to check in with him now that we have our full roster and see if there was any particular input he had in mind on certain aspects so far.
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President Strike, how wonderful to finally hear from you. Tell me about how you've been spending my money.
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I appreciate you taking the time to see me, sir. So, as to a breakdown of what we've done, we've brought in a staff that I believe give us an advantage with their knowledge of the business and experience in our head trainer, their ability to maintain our guys in tip top shape in our assistant trainer and are able to deal with not only the physical pain but some of the mental aspects of it as well in our team doctor. With the draft, I went after the best talents in our position and even made a trade in the process to make sure as to keep that talent balanced, happy and give us both flexibility and a solid roster from top to bottom to compete and take on any one else that comes our way.
From a budget perspective, by my calculations, we have roughly 10.75 million left in overall salary and 16 million in PR money to use. Our incentives budget did see its fair use between the building here in downtown Denver and signing bonuses, as we have only 1 million left of that from what I've calculated so far. I believe I was able to bring in the right talent and not break the bank in the process. I actually wanted to come to you in regards of the next steps...since I remember during the interview process, you mentioned your own personal interest on perhaps using some money to obtain certain sponsorships. In my opinion, I think we can get ahead of the rest of the league by doing something of that sort, sir.
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You've done well with the books Mr. Strike, I'll give you that. I've done some research on our draftees, and I have to tell you that I am shocked that you would select Emmanuel Carlson. My sources say he is one of the worst wrestlers they've ever seen, and we're stuck with him for 2 years? Big misstep.
Now, regarding sponsorships. It sounds like you have ideas. I'd love to hear them, so the floor is yours.
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That explains his agent's reaction on the phone, although I am afraid I don't have the same sources in this case. But for 2 years, we can keep him in our sparring squad this season and let the coaches do as much as they can for him and figure out a way to work something down the road - it's a misstep on my part, but one I will learn from going forward. Outside of that, I felt we did solid across the board.
As for sponsorships, what I had in mind is something that could get us recognition. A big brand. I'm thinking somebody like Nike, Under Armour or even Puma...speaking with one of those companies, getting them on board to provide us with apparel, brand team merchandise, the whole nine yards. Given the team concept of TCW, instilling our squad to be synonymous with that brand could bring a loyalty to this club from the fan base, not only here in Denver but across the country and beyond. We'd pay them a certain fee with PR - let's say 4 or 5 million - to make this happen and sign with that brand for say...two or three years, whichever it is your preference. Maybe even try to negotiate having them pay us for exclusive advertisement rights on our new arena as well, adding in a little cash flow our way.
I'm open to thoughts and suggestions as well, sir. I just figure we strike before anyone else does in this market, we're a mile ahead of them before this league gets even started.
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I like your initiative. Prepare your presentation to whichever company you decide on, then give it to my wife.....err, Mrs. Johnson.....and she'll get it to where it needs to go.
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Alright then, sir. I think I got just about everything I need so Mrs. Johnson can get that next step going. Thank you for your time again.
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Hey Mrs. Johnson, got a task for you at hand here. I'd like you to get in contact with the reps at Nike in regards of a sponsorship deal. I've got the details we need to showcase our interest to them here somewhere on a clipboard...wait, here we are.
GM STRIKE GRABS THE CLIPBOARD, PASSING IT OVER TO MRS. JOHNSON, THE FOLLOWING WRITTEN NEATLY AND IN CURSIVE LETTERING ON THE LINES
NIKE/PFC PROPOSAL:
Nike will:
-provide the PFC with training gear, custom made wrestling gear (elbow pads/knee pads/shin guards/boots/tights/singlets/etc) for PFC members, and Nike brand team merchandise with a 50/50 split in profit of merchandise sold (as a means to boost to fan support/income + any income from said team merch would be put into the incentives budget on the PFC side)
- Provide Nike with exclusive naming and advertising rights at the stadium for $2 million per season to be added to our incentives budget
The PFC will:
- Change name of stadium to the "Nike Zoom City Arena at Mile High"
- Agree to a contract with Nike for 2 years, paying them $6 million per season out of our PR budget
Please let them know that this is a great opportunity for a world-class brand like Nike to get their foot in the door of an exciting new brand and sport and that both parties can benefit greatly from this outcome. Let me know how it goes, Mrs. Johnson and again...thank you for all the hard work you do. It doesn't go unnoticed, believe me.
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I'll let you know what they say Mr. Strike.
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Thank you for your hard work, ma'am. Let me know how it goes and/or if we have any pending business I have to attend while getting some preparations set-up for our eventual lock-in.
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As a matter of fact, I have Jerry Hunt on the line sir.
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Patch him on through.
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Mr. Strike, I'm not sure how aware you are of the goings on in the league outside your office, but it seems that an 8th round pick has been given #1 Overall pick type money. As you can well imagine, that turns the market on its ear a bit.
Regardless, I'm here to renegotiate XJ's deal. We're looking at $9.5 million and $2 million of PR now.
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I did see that, Mr. Hunt. A bit of crazy affairs coming from South Beach, but I understand your position nonetheless. I can definitely agree to the terms in question here and will be sending the paperwork shortly to reflect as much. I thank you for coming to me on this prior to the beginning of the season, that way this wouldn't be something looming over everybody's heads when it's time to get to the ring.
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Have a good day.
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Emilio Ruiz......NEEDS A MOMENT OF YOUR TIME BABAY!!
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Emilio! I am assuming you're here in regards to Duane's deal and the mess with the 8th rounder in Miami?
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YOU GOT IT BUSTER!!! What's the new deal for Duane gonna look like?
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Would 8.5 million with 2 million of PR suffice to you, sir?
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WOWIE ZOWIE!!! It's a deal!
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We're a good team, Emilio. Thanks for stopping by.
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Mrs. Johnson, thank you for patching in those calls. Any chance on a timeline in regards to the proposal to Nike? I am just asking mainly so that if it's accepted, we can send the paper work to the league so they're aware of the expenditures and whatnot.
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Likely a day or two sir.
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Understood. Thank you once again.
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Sir, I've received word from Nike. They've agreed to the following:
~Accepting payment of $6 million per year from our PR budget to become brand partners.
~Delivering payment of $2 million per year to our incentives budget for exclusive naming rights to the facility.
~Providing us with exclusive Nike apparel, as you previously laid out.
Their sticking point is as follows:
~Rather than a 50/50 split on profit, they would prefer to pay a flat $2 million per year payment to our incentives budget.
How should I respond sir?
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Tell 'em we are fine with that arrangement and ready to send out the paperwork on our side if they are.
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Sign the paperwork (post in Confirmed Deals) and I'll get it to the company sir.
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GM STRIKE SIGNS ON THE DESIGNATED SPOTS ALONG WITH INITIALING UNDER CERTAIN LINES OF THE CONTRACT
Alright, we should be set to go. Very exciting stuff all around.
I'm working on getting the information for PR campaigns and training for our guys, I should have that ready by tomorrow.
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I'm so excited. I just can't hide it.
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I don't wanna lose control, Mrs. Johnson...but I think I like it. So yes, I'm also very excited.
In the meantime, just for a final review of things, can you send for coaches Audley and Brown to see me, please?
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Coaches, thank you for your time. As you know by now, we've got a full team in hands and I'm looking in regards of our break down on how to put them in each of the slots. I'd like your opinion on the tentative line-up I have in mind.
XJ Hawkins in the main event slot, Duane Jensen at the semi-main, Demarcus and Theo as our tag team, Sarah as our woman's wrestler and then Delbert as our opener. Akio would be in our bench and coming to events while Emmanuel...well, we need somebody that can be used as a sparring partner and kept far away from show time.
Let's start with that. Thoughts? Concerns?
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I think that we'd be wasting Akio on the bench. I'd slot him in one of the tag spots myself. The rest I like.
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I agree that Akio should be in the week to week lineup. Respectfully, I'd slot him as the opener, if we could convince Delbert to take a slot in the tag team. Theo is a good guy to have in the locker room, but I'm not convinced about how much he has in the tank. I should know more after camp.
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I see. At the same time, I feel Delbert could be a solid opener in a spot that may not very well have the strongest and best talents abound, which could let us get a win in the column that can definitely add on throughout the weekly match-ups. Let's tentatively play with the idea of Demarcus and Akio as a duo then, keep Delbert as the opener, have Theo in the bench and go from there.
I appreciate both your inputs here, coaches - I'm just working out the final kinks on PR promotions and deciding training and you'll get the sheet with the information by tomorrow night, at the latest.
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Alright, I'll be on the lookout for it.
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Sounds good boss.
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Umm, are you okay? Not that I care or anything, but you've been staring at that computer for what feels like weeks.....
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Long story. I actually just got back from wrestling in Japan and then New York...and the staring at the screen was act-
GM STRIKE HEARS A BEEPING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS BEFORE CLICKING A FEW THINGS WITH HIS MOUSE BEFORE FINALLY SMILING AS SOMETHING PRINTS OUT MOMENTS LATER
And at long last, we're set to go. Here's our lock-in sheet.
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Captain: XJ Hawkins
Roster:
Main Event: XJ Hawkins
Semi Main Event: Duane Jensen
Tag Team #1: Demarcus McNabb
Tag Team #2: Amazing Akio
Woman: Sarah Divine
Opener: Delbert Larson
Bench: Theo Bullitt
Sparring Squad: Emmanuel Carlson
Specialized Training:
- Duane Jensen to charisma
- Amazing Akio to resilience
- Demarcus McNabb to technical skills
- Delbert Larson to counters
PR:
XJ Hawkins (2 mil):
- Commercials to be played all across the country showcasing XJ Hawkins' multiple years in the business, his various holds and technical wrestling style overwhelming opponents, clips of various opponents being put into and submitting to his patented Sharpshooter maneuver before Hawkins himself appears at the end shot, arms extended with a large grin on his face as the words "TECHNICAL MESSIAH" appear on the screen with the PFC logo shortly following it.
- XJ Hawkins bobbleheads to be given out to all fans in attendance at opening week at home
- Billboards all across the state of Colorado, especially in the city of Denver, showing XJ Hawkins having the Sharpshooter expertly applied on a helpless opponent with the words "ALL SHALL SUBMIT TO THE TECHNICAL MESSIAH" across the top part of the billboard, the Nike logo on the bottom left corner and the PFC logo on the bottom right corner of it.
Duane Jensen (2 mil):
- The "Natural Disaster Press Tour": For years, Duane Jensen has been largely seen as only a good working hand rather than for the attraction that he is...and this year, the PFC plans on changing that as Duane Jensen will be making press appearances across the country throughout the season to tell people his story, showcase that he is ready to become the next big thing in professional wrestling and put the PFC's name out there in the process.
- Commercials showing all sorts of different natural disasters...earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, avalanches...and then, panning over to Duane Jensen taking out opponents over the years with power maneuvers and ending it with his F5 finishing move before the graphic on the screen show the phrase "The Natural Disaster" appearing on the screen before fading to black.
- Billboards all across the state of Colorado, especially in the city of Denver, showcasing Duane Jensen delivering his patented F5 to a foe with the words "NATURAL DISASTER" across the top part of the billboard, the Nike logo on the bottom left corner and the PFC logo on the bottom right corner of it.
Sarah Divine (500k):
- Billboards all across the state of Colorado, especially in the city of Denver, with Sarah Divine standing in the center of the ring, arms raised in the air with the words "WITNESS THE DIVINE PRESENCE" across the top part of the billboard, the Nike logo on the bottom left corner and the PFC logo on the bottom right corner of it.
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The team is back from training camp. Here's a few notes for you:
~ We have been assessed a $1 million dollar fine from the league. Apparently, you attempted to assign 4 wrestlers to specialized training instead of the 3 that are allowed. This fine was taken from the incentives budget. Delbert did not receive his additional training, and he was not pleased.
~ The team is wondering what Emmanuel Carlson is doing here, as he is apparently "bad at everything".
~ Theo is taking his demotion to the sparring squad in stride. He is doing his best to help his teammates, and be a mentor.
~ McNabb and Akio are gelling as a team, albeit slowly. The english lessons have helped immensely.
The trainers are putting together the team sheet for you. Once I get it to you, you'll be expected to put out a press release before speaking to your Head Trainer.
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Here you go. Please issue your press release, then speak to your Head Trainer.
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Ladies and gentlemen of the press, welcome to a historic day as the TCW opens its doors and the world is introduced to a new, exciting way of watching the absolute best in professional wrestling. Right now, we've got announcements and pressers going all over the world from the other camps but as we stand here in the Mile High City, we want to welcome the city of Denver and the state of Colorado as a whole to the grand opening of the "Nike Zoom City Arena at Mile High" to see the Premiere Fight Club step forward and take the fight to anybody in the TCW and achieve greatness. We welcome you all to be witnesses to the most PREMIERE team in all of professional wrestling.
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Coach Audley, welcome back from camp. Mrs. Johnson passed me a few notes from it, so I'm aware of the situations with Delbert and of course, Carson just being...well, the lesser said about him the better is what I'm getting. Although I do like that Theo's been taking on a mentorship role...especially with the McNabb and Akio team still coming together. Outside of the notes that got passed along, how was training camp as a whole and how are you and Coach Brown feeling about the season altogether?
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Aside from what you've already been informed of, there's nothing else boss. I'm excited to get started.
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I'm excited to get things started as well, Coach Audley. Thank you and Coach Brown for your hard work out there. I'll let you get back to it. Although on your way back, could you send in Amazing Akio to see me?
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Akio-san. A pleasure to finally meet you. Hope that the English lessons over the course of our offseason have been a big help in regards of getting you acclimated to the United States. How are you liking Denver and the PFC so far?
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Hey Daddy-o! Thanks for coughing up the long green for these English lessons! We're gonna have some real kicks slick!
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I've seen your work. It was worth making the investment. I have a feeling you and Demarcus are going to make one hell of a tag team together. How has it been working along with him so far?
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Like greased lightning Daddy-O!
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Good. Do me proud out there. Thanks for stopping by, Akio-san.
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Mrs. Johnson, I've got no further business, to be frank...let's get ourselves ready to host and then bash some Devils in. LOCK IN time!
Roster:
Main Event: XJ Hawkins
Semi Main Event: Duane Jensen
Tag Team #1: Demarcus McNabb
Tag Team #2: Amazing Akio
Woman: Sarah Divine
Opener: Delbert Larson
Bench: Theo Bullitt
Sparring Squad: Emmanuel Carlson
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GM CHRIS STRIKE TAKES THE PODIUM THE DAY AFTER THE EVENTS OF THE FIRST WEEK OF TCW ACTION IN PFC HEADQUARTERS IN DENVER
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, thank you for your time. As you all saw, we had our first week as a team here in TCW and while the results did not yield a victory for us, the "media darlings" and "favorites" in the Devils learned that the Premiere Fight Club is just that and it took them everything they had to come away victorious, including one of their own running interference to snag victory from the jaws of defeat in the opening contest between Larson and Haller. I am, however, very proud of the work our guys put in - especially the team of Akio & McNabb along with the "Technical Messiah" XJ Hawkins for submitting the man they call Frightmare.
Now, there are rumors running around of the recent behavior between Delbert Larson and Sarah Divine in the lead-up to this first week of action. Keep in mind that these are just that, rumors. And in any case, situations like these are the kind that will be taken care of in-house rather than spilled out into the public eye. We're professionals, after all.
That said, Week 2 will see us going to Chicago to take on the Shark Tank squad, who capitalized on a forfeit, interference and a countout to get their victories. Needless to say, we here at the Premiere Fight Club are looking forward to walking into their yard and getting our first TCW victory ever. That's all I got for now, thank you for your time.
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Coach Audley, thanks for waiting by. A bit of a rough start with the loss, but the Devils are definitely a strong squad. Happy Hawkins got us the main event victory, it's a big boost. That said, the situation with Larson and Divine...rumor sheets completely true on them sneaking out on practice and the like for...those particular set of activities?
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Well, I can't speak to where they were, or what they were doing when they weren't here. I can tell you though that the reports of the two of them being caught in the training room are true....I was the one that found them.
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Well, I'll bring them in and speak with them after this. Unprofessional on all accounts.
Outside of that, Coach? How did you feel about the rest of the team and the match-up this past week? I know it's still early, but I liked how our main eventer and tag team did show up along with Duane's effort in the semi-main.
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All in all, I liked what I saw out there. I think if we can maybe get Delbert and Sarah's heads screwed on straight, we might have enough to take a run at this thing. The talent is there.
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I agree. It's probably what frustrated me as much as the loss itself. In this case Coach, send both Delbert and Sarah to come see me once you head up to practice. I'll talk with them.
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Delbert, Sarah...please, each of you take a seat. We've gotta talk.
THE DUO ENTER YOUR OFFICE. DELBERT TAKES A SEAT AND, LACKING A 2ND CHAIR, SARAH SITS IN HIS LAP.
THE SEXUAL TENSION HITS A FEVER PITCH.....THE SAME PHRASE ECHOING THROUGH ALL THREE BRAINS IN UNISON.....3 WAY DANCE.....
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GM STRIKE REALIZES THAT HE IS NOT, IN FACT, THEIR CO-WORKERS BUT RATHER THEIR BOSS...AND THUS, THE DREAMS OF A THREE-WAY DANCE - MAINLY BECAUSE OF SARAH DIVINE - COME CRASHING DOWN...AND FOR EVEN THIS GM, THEY SLIGHTLY HURT DEEP INSIDE.
BUT CONCEAL...DON'T FEEL...
Alright, you two...given the Dirt Sheets and the fact Coach caught you mid-coitus during the week leading up to the match, that's the reason I brought you in here. Now, with me? You're going to get full transparency, no bullshit PR speeches and the like...and honestly? What happened leading up to this week? While it's kind of a really awkward thing to put the coaches through, I also understand you two enjoy each other's company enough to where you're adventurous with said affairs...
But when you do that shit and then you both lose your matches? That's not going to fly.
The pattern I'm starting to see here is that these distractions are being just that when it comes to the both of you doing your jobs. Both matches you had were easily affairs you could have won out long before the interference in your bout Delbert and long before Krystal kicked you into next week, Sarah. See, when you lose? It's costing us money. It's costing our owner money. And quite frankly, I don't particularly enjoy having to explain to management why we're investing in two people who are far more worried about where their next fuck is coming from rather than winning matches in the industry that allowed them to meet and therefore, fuck like goddamned rabbits.
So...I'm going to issue this as a one time only warning to you both...
Keep the coitus to zero in the locker room area...you all have hotel rooms, residences and etc for that. Get your shit together and get it done in the ring. Or otherwise I will not hesitate to take further action. There's certainly a market with this league and elsewhere that would be more than glad to have the both of you...separately.
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We got carried away. We definitely won't be caught with our pants down on company property again.
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I'm SOOO sorry!!
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Thank you both for that. "Everybody gets one" is the rule. This was your one.
Give 'em hell out there going forward like I know you can. You both may go now.
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Alright, Mrs. Johnson...outside of this? I've got no further business for the week...let's get ourselves ready for Week 2. LOCK IN time!
Roster:
Main Event: XJ Hawkins
Semi Main Event: Duane Jensen
Tag Team #1: Demarcus McNabb
Tag Team #2: Amazing Akio
Woman: Sarah Divine
Opener: Delbert Larson
Bench: Theo Bullitt
Sparring Squad: Emmanuel Carlson
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GM CHRIS STRIKE TAKES THE PODIUM THE DAY AFTER THE EVENTS OF THE SECOND WEEK OF TCW ACTION IN PFC HEADQUARTERS IN DENVER, A FEW HOURS AFTER ARRIVING BACK FROM CHICAGO AND THE TEAM'S VISIT TO THE SHARK TANK
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, thank you for your time. I know this is one of the more unique pressers with us choosing to do it through a camera rather than just a piece of paper sent out to you. We do things a little bit differently here. We are the Premiere Fight Club, after all...and we showed that to the boys in Chicago by beating the Shark Tank team and getting our first win of the season on the road. Road victories always feel a little sweeter, in my opinion and our guys and gal worked their asses off to make it happen. But really, the talk of the wrestling world - and with damn good reason - was the absolute CLINIC that XJ Hawkins and Gerry Nichols put against one another for nearly an hour. In my opinion, it is the first wrestling match under the TCW banner that can be considered a masterpiece and something that's going to help get some more eyeballs on what this league can do. And our first pick in the draft with XJ Hawkins continues to be more and more justified with each week as he has beaten two of the best wrestlers in this league already in the intense Frightmare and in a man of legend like Gerry Nichols. We look forward to seeing Gerry try his luck and another classic in our own house here come Week 6.
But alas, we're still weeks away from that much like GM Justin is weeks away from getting the boot if he keeps doing whatever it is he's doing over there with his boys in Miami...Week 3 is coming and the Militia in D.C. are heading our way, injury bug being a pain in their collective behinds and all. We're going to come through and bring the heat to them in our house, giving our fans here in the Mile High City a well-deserved victory that slipped by our fingers when the Devils were in town and make ourselves a 2-1 team after Week 3. That's all I got and thank you for your time.
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Coach Audley, thanks for waiting. Good bounce back from last week, Delbert looked like a new man out there and Duane definitely had a nice bounce back from last week too.
...Also, was it just me or did you have chills throughout the entirety of XJ and Gerry? Unbelievable match.
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That match was amazing, I am grateful to have seen it live. The rest of the team looked good out there too, everyone seemed to step it up this week.
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The fact we're getting a rematch of it in a few weeks in our turf is going to be pretty sweet to witness if the first one is anything like it. But I'm ecstatic the team's ready to step up. I'd like to send the crowd home happy this roundabout, especially with the way the Militia guys have been hurting a little bit. What do you think, Coach? Odds on our side to take this one if we get the same level of production we did this week?
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They're banged up, and we're clicking right now. I like our chances.
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Let's get after it, Coach. I'll let you go back and get the guys ready. On your way back, let me have a word with XJ Hawkins, please.
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XJ. Epic match. One of the best I've seen in my life. You're proving to be every bit of the "Technical Messiah" we've promoted you as prior to the start of the season. Keep up the greatness.
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I know, you're in awe of me and my performance. I get that a lot. Sometimes, when I look into the mirror, I get lost in my own greatness.
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Don't get too lost in it. The Militia is next. I think they need a little enlightenment as to how great you are. I trust you're ready to show them just that. Anywho, I'll let you return to practice. Ask Duane Jensen to come see me on your way back, if you could.
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Duane, hell of a bout this week and a nice bounce back from Week 1. Ready to keep the streak rolling and F5 your opposition into oblivion?
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You're fuckin' right I am!
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All I needed to know, big man. Get after it and show them hell.
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Alright, Mrs. Johnson...let's get ourselves ready for Week 3. LOCK IN time!
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Roster:
Main Event: XJ Hawkins
Semi Main Event: Duane Jensen
Tag Team #1: Demarcus McNabb
Tag Team #2: Amazing Akio
Woman: Sarah Divine
Opener: Delbert Larson
Bench: Theo Bullitt
Sparring Squad: Emmanuel Carlson
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GM CHRIS STRIKE TAKES THE PODIUM THE DAY AFTER THE EVENTS OF THE THIRD WEEK OF TCW ACTION IN PFC HEADQUARTERS IN DENVER, THE MORNING AFTER HOSTING THE MILITIA
Well, it's very pleasant to have gotten a victory to get ourselves into the winning column overall with our record and get that overall victory at home. Proud of the work that our squad did out there, tough matches all around, Delbert setting the pace and Duane and XJ bringing it home for us in the end. We've got ourselves a nice little streak beginning to build up here and we will certainly be looking to extend that in the upcoming week while staying in the comfort of our home here in Denver and letting the Union Jacks' international worthy squad come to us and experience the high altitude for themselves as we look to make it three wins in a row.
Of course, I'm not forgetting for a moment what's been spreading around the sheets this past week in regards to our own. There was definitely some concern from our side of the fence about Sarah's stinger shortly after her bout with Zimmerman and of course, Delbert Larson's placement during the scene. That said, I was in attendance and didn't make it backstage until a little later in the course of the night where everyone not wrestling was within our locker room area. At the same time, as an extra reminder to the fellow members of the press here today...rumors are rumors for a reason. Don't believe everything you see or hear in the sheets. We won't. Because our focus will be on giving the Union Jacks a rude awakening as to why we are the Premiere Fight Club in all of TCW. Thank you...
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Coach Audley, thanks for waiting. Solid work getting us to 2-1 this week and I'd love to talk about a classic bout that one of our guys put in like last week...but alas, the rumor sheet again with Delbert being at the forefront...
Tell me, just given that the coaching staff seems to be around the locker room area the most...was Delbert nowhere to be seen post Sarah's match until later on in the night?
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I was with Sarah after her match, and she was pretty shaken up. I don't know where Delbert was, but he wasn't in the trainers room with us.
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Nevertheless, I'll deal with Delbert and find out exactly what the hell is going on, don't worry. I was scared for Sarah too, it did not look good by any means. I'll check in with Dr. Chandler in a little bit too in that regard. Outside of all this though, Coach, any other thoughts on stuff ongoing with the team or concerns?
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I'm pretty happy with what I've been seeing. In the practice ring, and during the real deal.
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Likewise. Keep up the good work, Coach. I'll let you get back to the team - although on your way, if you see Dr. Chandler, can you send him up to see me? Thank you.
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Doctor, thanks for coming up. Wanted to check in with you in regards to Sarah Divine. How is she holding up from the stinger?
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Sarah landed awkwardly after Zimmerman lost her grip during a suplex. She lost some feeling in her hands for about 20 seconds in the ring, which quickly resolved. We've done a CT and an MRI, and the results show that it was just a stinger. She'll be sore for a bit, but she'll be able to go this week. She was more frightened than hurt.
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Gotcha. I appreciate it, Dr. Chandler. Happy to know it wasn't anything more than that. Been on the bad side of one of those myself - I can understand why she'd be frightened, especially if this was the first time she ever suffered one. Keep an eye out on Sarah through the week and if anything changes, please let me know. Thank you, I'll let you get back to work.
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Mrs. Johnson, can you please ask Delbert Larson to come up and see me, please?
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Delbert, hey. Take a seat, just wanted to touch base with you on the week. First, congratulations on your win are due - you helped set the pace nicely for us. That said, you've probably seen the dirt sheets by now and what they've been throwing out onto the wall. Coach Audley mentioned not seeing you during the time Sarah got brought back to the trainers' room...
I'm just curious if there's any merit to what got reported in the first place. That and a level of concern, given what we've spoken about in the earlier course of the season...
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I saw the Dirt Sheets, and they only got half the story. Yeah, I was in Michelle's locker room. But that's because I was giving her an earful for dropping my fucking girlfriend on her head!
Yeah, at the end of the day we're all out there to win our matches. But each and every time we lace up our boots, we're putting our lives and livelihoods in the hands of our opponents. Out wrestling a person, or hell even beating them to the point where they can't contiune is one thing - sloppily dropping someone onto their head?!? That's the kinda shit that can permenantly injure someone, or worse! Totally unacceptable, and she needed to know that!
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I see. And I get that, Delbert. I believe you as well, you're one of my guys and you haven't bullshitted me since we've met after making the necessary trades to bring you and Sarah here together. My only question - and this is the key one - is whether you've let Sarah know about all of that.
Especially now with the damn sheets trying to make something out of this which isn't the case at all.
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Oh yeah, she knows and we're good. That 'Informer' guy cares more about subscriptions to his site than reporting the whole story sometimes, ya know?
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Part of their job description. Although this particular guy isn't anywhere near as vicious as a few of the cats I've seen in my own time attempting this nonsense. Either way, thanks for stopping by and letting me know, Delbert. Keep kicking ass out there.
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Fuckin' right brother.
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Sooo....should I go, or is there something else......
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Sorry, yeah, you're set to go on your side man. Thank you again.
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Alright, Mrs. Johnson...let's get ourselves ready for Week 4. LOCK IN time!
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Roster:
Main Event: XJ Hawkins
Semi Main Event: Duane Jensen
Tag Team #1: Demarcus McNabb
Tag Team #2: Amazing Akio
Woman: Sarah Divine
Opener: Delbert Larson
Bench: Theo Bullitt
Sparring Squad: Emmanuel Carlson
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GM CHRIS STRIKE TAKES THE PODIUM THE DAY AFTER THE EVENTS OF THE FOURTH WEEK OF TCW ACTION IN PFC HEADQUARTERS IN DENVER, SHORTLY AFTER COMING OUT VICTORIOUS AGAINST THE UNION JACKS
Another nice win for us here at home and it bears saying that everyone gave it their all to bring this result to us here in the Premiere Fight Club, from start to finish. I do want to take a brief moment to congratulate our own Sarah Divine who came back from a scare last week to win her first match in TCW, may it be the first of many to come. Also, credit goes where credit is due, as the Union Jacks have some tough hands on deck and Rory McCaul is one of them. It was a 35 minute war between him and XJ Hawkins but once again, XJ is proving exactly why he is the best wrestler in TCW as he keeps taking down main event player after main event player across all other teams in the league.
But I know XJ isn't one to rest on his laurels and neither is the rest of the PFC, especially as we head into enemy territory by going up against the Rebellion this week in Miami. President Ace has done a stellar job in the short amount of time to try and right the chaotic ship that was running out there and I'm certain he'll be looking to motivate his guys to pull off the victory while trying to figure out who is "the man" in his main event picture. I'd just like to advise President Ace that whoever he picks had better be up to the task...because our Ace isn't afraid of doing what it takes to seize victory either, even if it means causing somebody to go to the hospital like Rory McCaul this past week.
...And as for our friends in Los Angeles? Keep watching. And tell Frightmare to bring all of the friends he can in another four weeks if he even remotely dreams of getting a victory over XJ Hawkins. Because lord knows, that'll be his best shot at even coming close to doing so.
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Coach Audley, thanks for waiting. Solid work getting us to 3-1 this week. Still beyond amazed with the form XJ has been displaying. It seems like he's building more confidence with each win, which is something we'll definitely need with the main eventers he's going to be going up against over the next few weeks. How are things looking with the team otherwise?
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XJ stole the headlines, but you oughta know that McNabb took a nasty spill during the tag match. He was going to the top rope and got caught. He lost his footing and fell to the floor hard. Doc says he has a mild concussion and should sit out a week or two.
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...Yeah, that isn't good news at all and explains why he looked out of it after the top rope spot. I do agree and immediately something that comes to mind is bringing Delbert up to tag with Akio for the time being, unless you feel Theo can handle a week or two getting back in action. And yes, I'd probably look at cutting Carlson altogether and try to find somebody else to bring into sparring, come to think of it.
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I think it all depends on what Theo thinks he can handle at this stage, singles or tag. Whether or not we sign someone in Carlson's place, Theo is the obvious short term option for us until McNabb is cleared.
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Noted, Coach. We'll give Theo the reins, then. He's been patient in waiting for a shot. Speaking of him, on your way back to practice, any chance you can send Theo to see me?
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Theo, circumstances happened as you saw on the show and for the next week or two, we're going to be giving you the shot at coming up and tagging in with Akio in place of McNabb while he recovers from the concussion. I just wanted to let you know to be ready for it.
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I'm excited to get in there boss. I enjoy working with the guys in the locker room, but nothing replaces that rush you get when you go through the curtain, ya know?
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I know the feeling too well, Theo. You've been a big help to the folks in the locker room and I can't thank you enough for being a team player like that. Seize the opportunity and show them why you belong here in the PFC. That was all I had, I just wanted to let you know we're making that decisions. Thanks for stopping by, Theo.
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Mrs. Johnson, I had a question. When it comes to the release of any contracts, are the funds something that need to be allocated from the salary portion of our cap or could we use, say, PR funding in order to pay that off.
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Contract buyouts come from either the salary or incentive budgets. You can payout in one lump sum, or carry the balance over the life of the deal.
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So we could do the 3.5 during this season and then the other 3.5 from either salary or incentives in this case to pay it off entirely. Fair enough. I know Mr. Johnson is a busy man, but given that my next move would involve a roster spot, is he currently available in his office for me to come up and see him, Mrs. Johnson?
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President Strike, I'm glad you were proactive about coming to see me. I'd planned on speaking to you soon myself. We're 3-1...not bad, but not first place either. I pay you for first place Mr. Strike.
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This is true, sir. First, thank you for seeing me. Second, we're getting to work on our ends to ensure we are at first place soon and continue to be there by the time this season is done - continuing the win streak we've started is going to get us there. Third, I realize my own mishaps brought us in a piece that has been frankly deemed one of the worst in this sport right now, even if he is part of the sparring squad. That said, we've been frugal with our expenses to where we could outright cut Emmanuel Carlson and bring in somebody else that'd be a far better option for our team.
I'd like to see if I have your blessing to make that move and also to see if you have a preference on a name you'd like to see signed if we make that move.
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I'm glad to hear that you have a plan. I'm less happy that we need to spend more of my money to rectify a mistake you made in your scouting and drafting. I don't have any names in mind, I pay you to find the right talent. Make sure you do just that moving forward.
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Not the type of error that I'll be making again moving forward, sir. That said, was there anything else you had for me prior to me going back to my office?
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If you found a way to get rid of Carlson, sign a better talent, AND mitigate the financial cost of these moves....I'd be a much happier guy.
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I'll see what I can do, boss. Thanks for your time.
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Mrs. Johnson, if anybody needs to see me, I'll be in the office for a little bit figuring some stuff out before the lock-in. Tell 'em to knock.
A KNOCK IS HEARD ON YOUR OFFICE DOOR
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Come in.
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Hi boss, I don't think we've been properly introduced. Emanuel Carlson here. I just wanted to come up here and personally thank you for standing by me, even though I know I've been pretty rough in the ring. I know that I've been giving the training staff headaches while they try to get me up to speed. But you've given me the opportunity to provide a real future for my disabled twin daughters. After their mom and grandmom died in the ferris wheel accident, I've been looking for something to hold onto. This team, and my new family here, has become it.
Thank you.
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Well, isn't that...something. It's definitely a something.
Tell me Emmanuel, what did you do before deciding that you...wanted to try at this whole professional wrestling industry of ours?
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I played some college ball...I was a safety...then started with a little bit of boxing before training for a wrestling career.
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Okay, so you've got some speed and a bit of a pugilist background. Wrestling wise, have you been using any of these aspects to your advantage?
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I'm trying man, I'm trying.
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I'll be honest with you, Emmanuel. Something's gotta give, at one point. We are in this to win it all and effort can only do so much - hell, there's a similar situation over with a gentlemen at the Shoot Club who came off the street and is already making strides for that team. But I also understand that learning curves are different. By all means, continue to work with the coaches and continue learning. You'll get to observe up some of the best wrestlers alive right now up close from the bench over the next two weeks while McNabb recovers from his concussion. Take advantage of that and keep learning.
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I'll work hard, no doubt boss. For you, for me, and for the triplets.
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I'll let you get going, Emmanuel. On your way back, can you grab Coaches Audley and Brown to see me?
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Coaches, thank you for the quick stop before we get our stuff under way for next week - Carlson just got done introducing himself to me and whatnot. Honest opinion on the guy - and yes, I am aware this might be interpreted as a "stupid question" - is there any potential for growth at all?
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I don't wanna be too tough on the guy but....let's just say that he has the same odds of being a Champ in this business as you do of winning the Powerball.
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I don't like writing people off entirely. I believe everyone has potential, even if it is buried deeper in some than others. That said, this guy stinks. He is bad at.....well, everything. It'll take a lot of work, and time to crack that nut boss.
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That's the feeling I got out of it as well. Good kid, nice intentions but in this business, it's a dog-eat-dog kind of world. For the next two weeks while McNabb's out, we'll have him on the bench - have him watch, pay attention, maybe learn a thing or two. But worse comes to worse, I'll make the tough decision and whatnot on my side. I appreciate the candidness. Also, the Rebellion should be a far tougher match than they would have been a few weeks ago. That new GM of theirs seems to have gotten them running on a similar page. What do you think of our odds against them, Coaches?
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They're difficult to gameplan for. President Ace stated that he'll be shuffling their lineup over the next few weeks, so until they announce who they are starting, we won't know who our guys are facing.
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They've always had talent over there, just no leadership. Given time, they could be scary.
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President Ace made the mistake of letting us know it'd be Jacob Stance this week against XJ, so I know he'll be prepared for that. It's where else he shuffles the line-ups that'll be a rougher time on us. I'll let you guys get back to it, though. Get Theo and Akio some close attention given that's the big change we have to make this week around. Thank you again, Coaches, I'll leave you to it.
BOTH MEN EXCHANGE PLEASANTRIES WITH YOU BEFORE LEAVING YOUR OFFICE
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Alright, Mrs. Johnson...here we go for Week 5. LOCK IN!
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Roster:
Main Event: XJ Hawkins
Semi Main Event: Duane Jensen
Tag Team #1: Amazing Akio
Tag Team #2: Theo Bullitt
Woman: Sarah Divine
Opener: Delbert Larson
Bench: Emmanuel Carlson
Sparring Squad: N/A
OUT - Demarcus McNabb (Concussion)
THE MEDIA BEGIN TO GET IMAGINATIVE IN THEIR STORIES, AS THEY GROW IMPATIENT
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GM CHRIS STRIKE TAKES THE PODIUM AT A CALLED PRESS CONFERENCE, A FEW DAYS AFTER THE EVENTS OF THE FIFTH WEEK OF TCW ACTION IN PFC HEADQUARTERS IN DENVER, SHORTLY AFTER COMING OUT VICTORIOUS AGAINST THE REBELLION
My apologies on the unusual delay - there were a few personal pieces of business that needed to be taken care of prior to calling you all together here, but I appreciate you coming in. We are happy to be victorious after a back and forth night, though it's not without some semblance of controversy, given that one of our own jumped in and attempted a bit of interference before one of the Rebellion's own made his presence known. To his credit, XJ Hawkins seized the opportunity before Jacob Stance and submitted him - something that I do believe would have happened even without any of the interference shenanigans...regardless of how President Ace may try to spin it on the Rebellion's corner.
That said, I've been around this industry long enough to know that interference distractions like this can backfire, so it's a conversation I'll have with my team over the course of the week as we prepare to host the Shark Tank and the rematch everyone has been waiting for as it will be XJ Hawkins taking on Gerry Nichols in the main event once again, on something that'll be an instant classic. Speaking of instant classics, however, how about the Shoot Club showing up our "good friends" in the Devils of Los Angeles as to why this industry is a "any given night" type of industry - especially Clint Dallas getting his first ever win over a man who has been on fire in Mike Haller. Gotta tip my cap to the Shoot Club for doing us a solid as well and helping place us in a lock-up for that top ranked spot in our division here.
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Coach Audley, thanks for waiting. We're 4-1 and right on the hunt for that top spot in the division. That said, the interference in the main event...did Carlson run out there on his own or was there an order given out?