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The recap…I faced Candy at December to Dismember and it was a really tough match. She put me through the wringer and I definitely felt the pain after the match.
But after my match at that supercard, there was something that remained with me. The bombshell roulette title which is still around my waist and I am still the champion.
But right after that match, management saw the drive and the abilities of Candy and decided to reward her with a second chance at the title in the main event on the first Climax Control of twenty twenty. And if I am honest, yes, she does deserve the rematch however being given a second chance and succeeding with it is going to be a very hard battle for Candy.
The reason…my new year’s resolution to keep this title around my waist. So, Candy, as much as you are excited to take this title from me, I am afraid that when all is said and done and the bell rings at the end of the match, Justin will be announcing that the winner of the match and STILL Bombshell Roulette champion…
Sam Marlowe!
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Act one Scene one: Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The sounds of Christmas carols being played on an old record player can be heard over the sounds of ripping paper and soft conversations. Seated in a semi circle around a fireplace, Sam Marlowe and her family are in the midst of unwrapping Christmas gifts. To one side, her mother dressed in a silky robe is seated in a rather fancy wingback chair while across from her is Philip Marlowe in his leather recliner dressed in a pair of cotton pyjamas under a black velour robe. Cyn and Monte are seated on the large couch near Vanessa Marlowe wearing matching pyjamas. Sam is wearing a long wrestling tee and fuzzy pyjama pants with Christmas balls pattern as she stakes out her place on the floor near her father’s recliner.
“Merry Christmas girls,” says Philip Marlowe as he gets to his feet and then reaches into the tree to pull out two packages. “I was saving these for last because I know you girls would really appreciate them. Now, Cyn, you open yours first.”
Cyn smirks at Sam who only rolls her eyes as Monte leans back to put his arm on the back of the couch. Cyn yanks at the ribbon to reveal a small box. Prying it open, she reveals a key that she picks up and looks at with a cocked eyebrow. “Daddy, whatever could this be?” she demands with a slight quizzical look.
“Well, it is a key,” responds Philip with a chuckle.
“Thank you Captain Obvious,” mutters Monte earning him a glare from Philip as Cyn shakes her head and stands to give her father a buss on the cheek. “Thank you, Daddy, but it is a key for what?” asks Cyn who begins to look around. As she does, Philip moves to his desk and pulls a box out from under it.
“I got these two strongboxes for you and Sammi,” he begins and then brings a second box upwards. “I put your gifts into them and now you get to open them.” He pushes the one with a monogrammed ‘C’ on it towards Cyn.
Cyn excitedly moves toward the box and inserts the key. Opening it, she looks inside and then pulls out a piece of paper that she looks at then at her father. “What is this…a house?” she demands as she looks between her parents and Monte who has leaned forward.
“It is about time that you and Montgomery moved into your own home Cynthia,” says Vanessa who smiles at her older daughter. “Philip and I know that a young couple like you and he need to be on your own. It is not too big but since your father helped Samantha get her home, I decided it was only fair that you also got a home. I helped pick it out and it is right here in Houston near us.”
“I am sure it is lovely,” says Monte as he stands to move towards Cyn and reads the deed over her shoulder.
“Congrats Cyn,” adds Sam with a genuine smile. Cyn smirks back at her which only causes Sam’s smile to fade slightly.
Before anything can be said, Philip hands Sam her own gift and motions for her to open it. When she does, a second key is revealed and Sam gets to her feet to move towards her strongbox where she inserts the key and opens to reveal a small box that causes Sam to look up at her father in surprise then back at the small box.
“What are you waiting for Samantha, open the box,” urges her mother. With shaky fingers, Sam reaches into the box to pull out the other box and then slowly pries it open. Inside on the velvet is a rather old fashioned necklace that she takes up into her fingers. “Oh Dad…it’s Grandma’s necklace. I thought this was lost!”
“We found it Princess,” her father replied as he takes it from her and then spinning her around, he puts the necklace on Sam. “Besides, I figured that since you already had a house, two would be too much.” Sam turns and hugs her father then her mother as Cyn moves towards her parents and hands something to her mother forcing the hug Sam was giving her to end prematurely.
“I think Mother that you are going to love Monte’s and I’s gift,” boasts Cyn as she gives her mother an envelope. “This is rather sudden I know but I just had to share it.” Smirking at Sam she watches as Vanessa opens it and pulls out a small scrap of a photo. Looking at it then at Cyn, she can’t believe what it reveals.
“You’re pregnant?” whispers Vanessa, tears starting in her eyes.
“Goodness no,” vows Cyn. “My body is not ready to suffer through nine months of being ruined so Monte and I have arranged for a surrogate to carry our child.” Vanessa gets to her feet and hugs Cyn who has succeeded in regaining the spotlight from Sam who sighs and then moves to congratulate Monte before moving off to once more sit near her father’s chair. The rest of the family are offering Cyn and Monte their congratulations and don’t hear the doorbell ringing. Sam gets to her feet and then heads to the door where she opens it to find Colton there with a smile, flowers and a red Santa hat.
“Hello Sammi,” he says as he holds out the flowers only to pull them back quickly. “Have you been a good girl?” he adds with a smile.
“Well, I think I have,” answers Sam as she leans on the door frame. “What brings you here this early Colton?”
“I have a question that I need an answer for and then I need to talk to your father,” he begins before he reaches into the pocket of his jacket and pulls out a small box making Sam’s eyes widen. He looks at the ground and then with a grimace at the dirt there, pulls Sam inside before dropping to his knee. “Sammi, I have wanted to ask you this since we were in high school.”
“Colton…I don’t know what…” begins Sam as Colton stops her and then pulls open the box to reveal his high school ring.
“Do you want to go steady?” he teases which earns him a swat from Sam who begins to laugh.
“You are too funny Camo,” she says as she shakes her head. Colton gets to his feet and then moves closer to Sam, his face getting serious.
“I am not trying to be funny Sam,” he begins. “Since we started seeing each other, I have wanted to make it more official rather than just friends like how we have been. So, will you be my girl?”
Sam looks down at the ring then up at Colton only to nod slowly. “Of course, Colton, I thought you would never ask!” When she responds, Colton slides the ring out of the box and onto Sam’s finger. When he does, he moves towards her and plants a soft kiss on her lips. Sam melts into the embrace then pulls away to ask if Colton would be coming in.
“Wish I could Sammi but I gotta go home but you know that I will be back later…” he says as he backs towards the car in the drive.
As he does, Philip Marlowe appears behind Sam and looks at Colton. “Are you coming in young man or will we see you later?” he demands.
“Later sir,” says Colton as he pulls open the door of the car and slides inside. With a wave to the pair at the door, he pulls away.
“Nice young man,” he says to Sam as he pats her shoulder. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he wanted to ask you something important.”
“I think he did Daddy,” replies Sam as she hugs herself before closing the door. Her father puts his arm over her shoulder and guides her back towards the living room where the rest of her family are.
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New Year, newest edition of Climax Control and I am in the main event defending the one thing that makes me such a challenge. The Bombshell Roulette title that I have held for almost a year. And I am to defend it on the first show of twenty twenty in a match stipulation that I have no clue of what it will be but I know one thing and that is no matter what match type and no matter what challenger I have, I am going to be fighting to win.
Candy, I don’t know what you are going to say about this match because well, I know you were surprised to find out you get another chance at my title. And if truth be told, I was a little surprised myself. Well not to have to be defending the title…that would never surprise me because I go into each match with the knowledge that I consider each match a title match.
No, the surprise is that you are getting a second chance at the title. I mean you proved at the supercard that you are a challenge not to take lightly but you are a challenge that I am going to face in my next title defense.
Which means that I have to remember how well you fought and I have to realize that I am going to have to be on my toes for this match. I won’t take for granted that you are a rookie because we both know that even though you are a rookie, a win can happen out of nowhere. I admit that I might have been cocky before but this time I am going to remind you why I am the one that is to be reckoned with when it comes to the Bombshell Roulette title. There aren’t any matches that I would consider a match that could legit beat me unless I didn’t really care to retain the title. So sadly, for you Candy, that means that unless I want to give up the title, you have a snowball’s chance in hell of beating me.
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Act one Scene two: Preparing for the first defense of 2020
Sam Marlowe can be seen in a gym, her hair pulled back in a high ponytail that has escaping curls plastered to her forehead and cheeks as she works out. Dressed with a pair of shorts and a tee that is knotted and sticking to her body, Sam is throwing punches and kicks against a heavybag that swings slowly from each blow.
“Sam!” calls out a voice as Pussy Willow walks into the room where Sam is working out. Marlowe seems to be ignoring her as she continues to slam her fists into the bag. Pussy rushes up and taps at Sam’s shoulder making the redhead spin and cock her fist. Pussy screams and backs away as Sam is able to pull the punch then reaches for the headphones in her ears.
“My god Pussy, you shouldn’t sneak up on a person like that!” says Sam as she drapes the headphones over her shoulders. “What are you doing here?”
Pussy pats at her hair then straightens her shirt before glaring at Sam. “I thought I would come and talk to you about the fact that you are defending your title at the first Climax Control of the new decade. And the fact that it is the main event in the hometown of former champion Alicia Lukas.”
Sam sighs as she moves to grab a bottle of water and takes a slow sip as contemplates how to respond. Turning back to her friend, she smiles and walks towards her. “Well, if you are here for that, where is your cameraman?” asks Sam looking around.
Pussy scoffs as she reaches into her bag that is hanging off her arm. Pulling out a GoPro camera, she points it at Sam and then jiggles it with a taunting smile. “I was told that I have to let them cameramen have some time off you know. So, I am my own cameraman this time. And since I am not good at action shots for interviews, can we find a place to do this?” she asks.
Sam looks around the room then motions for Pussy to follow her towards a bench that is sitting in front of a wall mirror. Pussy follows and then sitting down, she begins to record Sam who gets comfortable.
“First Sam, I want to say congratulations on the successful title defense at December to Dismember. Candy seemed to take you to your limits in that match and it was quite a fight. You came very close to losing the title,” offers Pussy. “Were you worried at all during the match?”
“If I said that I wasn’t worried Pussy, then I would be lying. It was rather close for sure and if I hadn’t been able to pull her away from the final turnbuckle, I wouldn’t be champion right now.”
“Speaking of which, you have now created a record that will be hard to beat. The longest combined reign of any title in SCW and the only person to have four separate title reigns of more than one hundred days,” begins Pussy which brings a blushing smile to the face of Sam.
“You’ve been talking to Mercedes Vargas, haven’t you?” teases Sam.
“Well yes,” admits Pussy. “But also, you have to say that it is something of note though. Nobody can claim that distinction. What are your thoughts about it?”
“I think that there are many ways that I could pat myself on my back for that but in all honesty Pussy, to say that I am a great champion which all sorts of records like that is a misnomer. I have had four separate reigns of more than one hundred days means that I had to have lost the title three previous times and if that is the case then how can I claim to be a great champion. I will accept that I am good but great…nah,” replies Sam.
“Okay Ms Modest, then let’s talk about your match at Climax Control. You are facing Candy in a rematch from December to Dismember for your Bombshell Roulette title in the main event. At the supercard, she came within a hairs breath of winning the title from you Sam. What kind of preparation are you doing to be ready to face her on Sunday?” asks Pussy.
Sam thinks for a moment. “Preparation for a match with a stipulation that I don’t know yet…” begins Sam as she reaches up to brush her hair from her face. “I think the only way to prepare is to be prepared for anything in the match. Candy I am sure will be preparing and I know she has it in her to beat me so I have to take this seriously and trust me I am.”
Sam leans forward, her elbows resting on her knees as she shoots the GoPro a serious look. “I want to send a message to Candy and to let her know that I am looking forward to the match and looking forward to face her for my title but I also want to let her know that when it comes to this title, I am not ready to let it go and that when it comes down to it, this match is important to me and so is the title. Which I am sure you are going to say is just as important to you too.”
Pussy nods as she films Sam.
“I don’t know if you learned anything in our match at the supercard however, I did learn that you are someone that I am going to have to beat if I want to retain my title. I know you are tough as nails and I know I am going to have my work cut out for me but beat you I will and that isn’t a threat, it is a promise.”
“Gotta love how confident you are Sam,” says Pussy as she pulls the camera back and then hits stop. “I think that you are ready for sure but if you aren’t then you better get ready.”
Sam nods as she gets to her feet and then reaches to put her headphones into her ears again. “I am on it,” she responds before turning to head back to the heavybag. Pussy leaves the gym just as Sam gets into a rhythm of strikes on the bag.
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I am here in Georgia Candy and I am ready to step in the ring with you once more to fight for my title and this time it isn’t going to be anything like you have seen before. Sure we had a garland match at our last fight and it is true that I didn’t pin you or make you submit but that may not be the case at Climax Control.
No this week you will be going one on one with me in a match that will be decided by the spin of a wheel and believe it or not, that wheel has no favorites when it comes to match type. I have been in so many matches that I could honestly say that is my gimmick…
They do say it takes a certain kind of person to participate in these kinds of matches and out of everyone in this company, I think I have proven that I am known commodity when it comes to the Bombshell Roulette title. And that also means that whomever they put against me has to understand that I live and breathe this title and there is no way that I am going to let it go without a fight.
I know you are ready to prove that you aren’t a fluke and that you deserve to be in the rarified air of the championship scene and I will honestly say that you could easily excel as a champion. Sadly however, it will not be this week when you step in the ring with me. I am here in Georgia to retain my belt and if that means beating you then that is what I am aiming to do.
So congratulations Candy for earning yourself a rematch. Good luck when you step into the ring with me on Sunday because when you do, you are stepping into the ring with a woman that for all intents and purposes has spent the last year or so defining what it means to be the Bombshell Roulette champion and who will be writing the blueprint of what it means to remain champion in twenty twenty.
And finally Candy, I am sorry that I am going to have to burst your bubble about winning my title because it is just not going to happen this week. My promise and resolution for myself this year is that I will start and end twenty twenty as the Bombshell Roulette champion.
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