Kim Williams, The One & Adam Allocco vs. Glory Braddock, Chance Owens & Josh Hudson

[The Matt]

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January 4th, 2022
Boston, Massachusetts
Off Camera
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It is the early morning hours the day before Breakdown, the day before the Trios Tournament will be decided. The reigning SCW Underground Champion Kimberly Williams isn’t ordinarily up this early but on this day she happens wide awake. Is she awake so she can train, spar, or do some other kind of strategic planning with her Trios partners Adam Allocco or The One? No, not hardly. The Woman Scorned sits on a ratty sofa in her run down home in Boston wearing in a unicorn onesie and holding her pet hamster Caligula in her hand. The self-proclaimed Queen of the Death Match isn’t awake this early for match prep or any team building exercises with her partners. Instead she is being lectured by her mother, legendary former champion Angelica Jones.

Angelica Jones has long been the matriarch of her family. She loves her daughters and wants them all to succeed. She never truly had a close relationship with Kimberly, and she blames it on herself. Angelica decided to remedy that by taking it upon herself to help manage her daughter’s career in SCW. As Kimberly’s backstage advocate, Angelica guided her towards a third reign as Underground Champion, the number one contendership to the SCW World Championship, and a Trios Tournament victory is now on the horizon. It would seem as if the eccentric ginger has finally righted the ship thanks to her mother’s guidance. But Angelica knows that her demented daughter needs to be watched at all times. Kim, as her name indicates, is a wild card in every sense of the word. She truly does revel in spreading chaos. So there is no telling what she may do on any given night.

“Kim, sweetheart, just tell me the truth.”

“I’m not a rat ya hear! I’m not a rat! I won’t squeal on nobody!” Kim says, trying her best to mimic an accent from The Godfather. Angelica rolls her eyes in frustration.

“No one is accusing you of being a ‘rat’...and this isn’t a crime drama…I just need you to be honest with me and tell me the truth.”

“Do ya know what The Don would do ta me if I told?!” Kim looks nervously from side to side, stroking Caligula.

“You really are going to play this role, aren’t you?” Angelica asks with her hands placed on her hips. Kim nods her head with a cheesy grin. Angelica sighs and nods her head.

“Fine. I promise you that no crime boss will find out about you…uh…squealing.”

“Ya promise me immunity from the law?”

“I promise. Scout’s honor.”

“But you aint a boy scout? Ya aint even a boy!”

“And you aren’t La Cosa Nostra.” Angelica points out. She folds her arms over her chest. Kim relents and nods her head.

“Alright, you got me. I’ll be honest…I did NOT kidnap CoCo…I tied him to a bedpost. Big difference.”

“Kim!” Angelica rolls her eyes. “You promised!”

“I promised not to kidnap him and I didn’t.” She grins from ear to ear. “Always be specific with me!”

Angelica shakes her head in disbelief. She sits down on the ratty sofa next to her daughter and wraps an arm around her shoulder.

“Kim, you are this close to winning the Trios Tournament. Tomorrow night is the big night. Semi-Finals and the Finals of the tournament. You, Adam, and The One just need to win two more times and you have it. But you have to keep yourself under control and focused on the task at hand. You have done so well ever since Rise To Greatness. You won back the Underground Title. You have become number one contender to the SCW World Title. And after tomorrow night you could have a Trios Contract. What a huge comeback after those three losses at Rise To Greatness.”

“I know.” Kim remarks nodding her head. “Don’t you think that I want my team to succeed? Do you really think I would let Onesie and CoCo down?”

“I know you want to succeed and I know you wouldn’t intentionally let Adam and The One down. But the way you act makes people doubt you.”

“Well I don’t care what other people think.” Kim answers sharply, staring into her mother’s eyes. “The only thing important is that I believe in myself. I admit, after Rise To Greatness I had my doubts. But you restored that self-confidence and you’re right, I have made great strides. And I am not underestimating the challenge of tomorrow night. I am well aware of how important tomorrow night is. That’s why I went to see Adam.”

Kim pauses to let that sink in. Angelica recognizes how serious Kim is being right this moment. The fact that she called Adam by his real name and not the playful nickname Kim gave him is an indication that Kim is, at least for this brief moment, dropping her playful act.

“I wanted to make certain that Adam and I are on the same page, just as I want to make certain that The One and I are on the same page.” She smirks. “Sure, I may have my own unique way of doing things, but even you gotta admit that the evidence speaks for itself. My methods, as crazy as they are, work.” Kim places a hand on her mother’s shoulder. “Don’t worry. I am confident that Team Wasley has what it takes to win this Trios Tournament.”

“Well that’s good to know.” Angelica smiles warmly. She embraces Kim in a tight hug. “I am happy to see you succeed, Kim. And I am happy that I could play a role in that success.”

“Of course! I couldn’t have done it without ya!”

“So what do you think we should do today? I’m sure The One and Adam are already here. We could find them and talk strategy. Or you and I could hit the gym for some sparring? One of your opponents is Glory and I know Glory better than anyone else in that tournament. I could give you some pointers.”

“Hmmm…” Kim scratches her chin as if she is in deep thought “...that does sound like a good idea. I mean, it is very convenient that Breakdown is right here in our home of Boston. But I think I have another idea in mind. I just need to borrow a camera crew.”

“A camera crew?” Angelica furrows her brow in confusion. “What the hell do you have in mind?”

“I PLEAD THE FIFTH!” Kim shouts. “You can’t make me squeal!”

Angelica rolls her eyes as her daughter resumes her impersonation of an interrogated inmate. She can only imagine what Kimberly has in mind…

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January 4th, 2022
Boston, Massachusetts
On Camera
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The camera begins to roll and we find ourselves live in the Prudential shopping mall in Boston, Massachusetts. There are many people here today; it is packed full of loud and raucous shoppers. Many are flocking towards the camera, curious as to see what exactly is going on today. Things become clearer as the camera pans out. Then we spot none other than Boston native and everyone’s favorite deranged ginger Kimberly Williams. The eccentric Kim is dressed in a plaid pink knee length skirt, boots, a matching plaid pink jacket, and a purple plaid shirt underneath. She has her SCW Underground Championship title belt wrapped around her waist. The shoppers in attendance, many of whom quickly become fans as they recognize that this is their hometown hero, get out of her way as she tries to make a beeline towards the camera. It resembles Moses parting the Red Sea. Eventually Kim approaches the camera and waves.

“Hi there people! Kimberly Williams here and…” she pauses momentarily and turns to look at the crowd gathered around her. She turns back to face the camera and grins from ear to ear. “...let me try that again, BOSTON’S OWN KIMBERLY WILLIAMS HERE!” The mass of humanity roars loudly with approval. Kim waves with her arms, motioning for them to cheer louder and they obey her, like an orchestra obeying its conductor. The Woman Scorned lets the cheers get louder and louder for a few moments before waving her arms to signal them to get quiet. She snickers.

“I love my job…and I love these people…” the people cheer again “...and I am going to love competing in front of each and every one of them tomorrow night at the TD Garden right here in Boston, Mass!” Kim turns back to face her beloved audience of spectators. “Let me hear from ya, how many of you are going to be at Breakdown tomorrow night?” The fans cheer loudly, indicating a positive response. “And how many people are going to Breakdown to watch Adam CoCo, The Onesie, and yours truly kick six sets of asses and win the Trios Tournament?!” Another loud roar is heard from the people in attendance. Chants of Kim begin in the Prudential shopping mall. Kim smirks and nods her head. She turns back to face the camera.

“These people, my Kimmymaniacs, have always been faithful and they have always believed in Team Wasley! All of you boring so-called “experts” didn’t give us a chance. I mean, why would you doubt us? Just because The One hates everybody and seems to have a major beef with the established order? Just because poor CoCo has a bad reputation for being an annoying, sexist prick? Just because I am lunatic that likes stab, staple, and kidnap people for fun?” Kim shrugs her shoulders. “Ok, fine, I can understand why we wouldn’t exactly be the odds on favorites to win the Trios Tournament. But against Alexis Quinne, Juneau McFrosty, and Oktoberfest…two former SCW World Champions and a former SCW Underground Champion…we persevered! We overcame Quinne! We overcame Juneau and her Believers! We overcame Oktoberfest and his violence! We were victorious!” The crowd gathered around begins to cheer again but Kim motions for them to quiet down.

“Don’t get too happy my beloved Kimmymaniacs. Because as my slightly demented pal The Onesie told me, the job is not yet done. Tomorrow night is both the semi-finals and the finals of the Trios Tournament! Tomorrow night determines which three people will carry the power to influence and shape SCW for years to come! Ok, so maybe that was a bit dramatic, but still! The opportunity to book yourself in any match you want? Think of the crazy ideas that someone as insane as me could come up with?” She throws her head back and laughs. “I’m gonna put Ace Marshall’s cash ins to shame, baby! WOOOOOO!” Kim pauses and smacks herself in the forehead. “Oops, did it again! I got ahead of myself! Before I can ponder how I will create chaos using my Trios Contract, I must first actually win it! Which means, me and CoCo and Onesie must win not just once but TWICE in one night! And it all starts with the semi-finals against The Young & The Restless!”

Williams suddenly turns and begins to walk through the mass of humanity. The cameraman does his best to keep up with the SCW Underground Champion. The deranged ginger stops in front of a bearded, overly obese man wearing a black Star Trek t-shirt that is way too short for him. “Hi there Willy!”

“Uh, my name is Joseph.”

“Right Willy. Tell me, first and most important question…KIRK OR PICARD?” She pokes him in the gut, right on the Star Trek logo.

“Huh? Oh, Picard definitely.”

“Good. Next question, is Glory Braddock sexually frustrated?”

“What?” He seems rather taken aback by the question.

“Serious question. I mean, as much as she and Hudson seem to hate on each other makes me think it. Hell, even the hate she’s been throwing at Owen Cruiserweight. I’m not a big fan of the Cruiserweight clan but even I think she’s being too hard on the kid. So maybe she’s just sexually frustrated. Maybe she and Huddie should just fuck and get it out of their system. What do ya think?”

“Uh, sure, why not?”

“Great.” Kim reaches into her pocket, produces a few dollars, and shoves them into his hand. “Go buy some nachos.” Williams turns and walks further down the shopping mall, through the crowd gathered to see their hometown hero. The cameraman again follows her as closely as he can. Eventually The Woman Scorned finds two young women, looking to be in their early twenties. One is a blond and one is a brunette. The blonde is wearing a yellow maxi dress. The brunette is wearing denim jeans and a red sweater.

“So what are your names?” Kim asks as she gets in between the two.

“Sandy!”

“I’m Mandy!”

“Sandy and Mandy?” Kim chuckles. “Perfect! So, do you two think Huddie is overcompensating for something?”

“What do you mean?” Mandy asks.

“I mean just look at him always acting tough and all. He went and bullied poor Owen Cruiserweight and talked about respect and that nonsense. He’s trying waaaaay too hard to look like an alpha male, in my view. Do you get where I’m going with this?”

“No.” Sandy shakes her head.

“God!” Kim rolls her eyes out of frustration. “Don’t you think Hudson has a small penis?!”

“Oh!” The girls giggle together in unison before Mandy answers. “Actually, we think he’s hot!”

“Yeah! Totes!”

“Seriously?” Kim asks with a confused look on her face. The girls nod in unison.

“Uh-huh.”

“You two are sooooo smart!” Kim pats them both on the head before she again takes her leave and makes her way further into the crowd of people. The cameraman is still having difficulty keeping up with the eccentric Woman Scorned. Eventually Kimberly comes to a stop in front of a twenty-something young man with brown hair. He is wearing jeans, black boots, and a long sleeve white shirt.

“You look like a funny guy to me. Do you know comedy, Carl?”

“Actually my name is Robert.”

“Close enough.” Kim remarks. “So tell me, do you think Chance Owens has a snowball’s CHANCE in hell at beating Team Wasley in the semi-finals?”

“Huh?”

“CHANCE! His name is Chance Owens and I’m asking if he has a CHANCE to win?!” Kim sighs out of frustration. “It’s a joke, Carl!”

“My name is Robert.”

“Your name is Carl now because you obviously don’t understand comedy as well as I do!” Kim sticks her tongue out before skipping away, leaving Carl…err Robert…alone. The cameraman rushes to keep up. Eventually Kim comes to a stop in front of a middle aged man with his service dog.

“Hi there, buddy! What’s your name?”

“Buddy.”

“Cool! I was right!” Kim exclaims happily. “So Buddy, are you going to Breakdown tomorrow night?”

“Damn right.”

“Now obviously Team Wasley will advance against The Young, The Restless, and the No CHANCE in Hell, but let’s talk about the finals. Yours truly and her team of trusty sidekicks CoCo and Onesie might face Wolfie, Breezy, and Syren.” Kim makes a gagging motion as she mentions Syren’s name. “I don’t think I need to talk about Syren. I’ve kicked her ass so many times it isn’t even fun anymore. Now I know I’m not Breezy’s favorite person. She still has me blocked on social media.” She turns to face the camera and puts her hands in a praying motion. “UNBLOCK ME! I MISS TAUNTING YOU!” She turns back to face Buddy. “But despite all that I do feel bad for Breezy. Being Breezy aint easy, y’know? Especially not with an annoying bitch like Syren as your partner. But my question is, do you think Sarah Wolf will actually hold up her end of the bargain this time?” She smirks knowingly.

“Uh, well I…” Buddy is about to answer but Kim holds up a hand to his mouth to silence him.

“I wasn’t asking you!” She kneels down next to the dog. “I was asking the dog! What’s it’s name?”

“Poochie.”

“Well then, Poochie, since you are kin to wolves, what do you think? Will Wolfie actually give it her all this time? I’ve owned her ass the last two times we fought. And it was her own fault she and I couldn’t win the tag titles at Rise To Greatness.” She stands back up and turns to face the camera. “Maybe I’ll see you tomorrow night, Wolfie?” She blows a kiss at the camera before skipping happily towards another unsuspecting interview. The mass of fans, and a poor overworked cameraman, follows her closely. The Woman Scorned eventually stops in front two young men, both looking to be in their mid-to-late twenties. One is wearing an SCW t-shirt and the other has a Kimberly Williams t-shirt and is carrying a Wasley plushie toy. The Woman Scorned takes a good long look at him and winks.

“I like you! What’s your name?”

“Uh, Howie.”

“Nice name” She motions to the shirt and to the penguin. “And nice taste.”

“My name is…” his friend tries to chime in but Kim puts a hand up to silence him.

“No one is asking you!” She looks back at Howie. “So, Howie, what do you think of Team Wasley’s other ‘distinguished competition’, namely Owen Cruiserweight and his four teammates, Ravyn and Pro and Nicole and Ducky?”

“It doesn’t matter! TEAM WASLEY FUCK YEAH!” He exclaims loudly. Kim kisses him on the cheek.

“I really do like you!” She states. “But don’t ya think Owen Cruiserweight has a tactical and unfair advantage? I mean, its him, Ravyn, and Nicole obviously counts for three or four people! C’mon, man? They should just be disqualified!”

“Who cares, Kim? You’re gonna whip all their asses!” He shouts. Kim pats on the head. She reaches into her jacket pocket and produces a twenty dollar bill and shoves it into his pocket.

“You were great, kid!” Kim skips away happily. The camera and the crowd follow her. Kim makes a turn towards an exit. She opens the doors and exits the shopping center. The crowd tries to follow her but security is there to keep them away. Kim smirks as she turns to face the camera.

“I love my people! And I love my home of Boston! And right now I want to make something else perfectly clear to each and every one of you watching this…” her expression changes. She is still smiling but she looks downright wicked right now. “...if you think that I do not want this, then you are out of your mind.”

“The Trios Tournament is all about bringing together perfect strangers, complete enemies, and seeing if they can work together for a common goal. The Trios Tournament is something I look forward to every year because it is the very definition of chaos. You never know who you will get as a partner and you just don’t know if you can make it work. The team of CoCo, Onesie, and myself, there is no reason under the sun why our team should work out and yet lo and behold not only have we made it work but we have thrived. We beat one of the teams that could have been considered a favorite. How did we do it? How did we pull together three completely different personalities and make it operate like a well-oiled machine?”

“Because we all want the same thing. We all want Trios Contracts. We want them for different reasons, we may have different motivations, but we still want them. CoCo wants to get back into the title hunt, or maybe punish Xander, there are plenty of ways he could use his Trios. Onesie obviously wants to upset the status quo and y’know what? I dig that. And there are plenty of ways that twisted Onesie could think of to use that contract to shake the foundations of SCW.” She pats herself on the chest. “Then there’s me. I am an agent of chaos. Much like Onesie, I want to upset the established order of things. Imagine what I could do with a Trios Contract? I am already the SCW Underground Champion. I am the number one contender to the SCW World Championship. Imagine what I could do if I added a Trios Contract to that?” She throws her head back and laughs.

“That is the future you are facing, SCW! Because there isn’t a chance in hell of anyone stopping me, Onesie, or CoCo from going all the way tomorrow night and snatching ourselves some Trios Contracts!”