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A darkened room is filled with a thin mist of smoke in what looks like a soft spotlight where a woman can be seen walking into in a white and silver hooded leather jacket with cutouts that criss cross down the arms.  It swings open slightly to reveal a black halter with denim covered legs disappearing into the darkness just out of the spotlight.  Reaching up, Sam Marlowe puts her hands on the edges of the hood to push it back allowing her long red curls to frame her face and she smiles into the camera that pulls back to reveal more of her as the spotlight begins to brighten, allowing for sparkles to surround her feet.  She stands there and tilts her head to the side.

“Alright peoples…” she begins before stopping and shaking her head.  “Y’all know that just don’t sound right in a southern accent.  Let’s do this my way.”

Sam shakes the hair out of her eyes and once more smiles at the camera.  “Hey y’all, hope your day is goin’ good.  I have to admit that this is a first for me considering that Ben over there is usually the one that is doing little introductions like this.”

Sam looks over to Ben who holds up a thumb with a “crack on Ginge”.  The lights flash on her feet as Sam begins to walk along the floor, her boots crunching on the broken glass of mirrors on the floor and walks to one that is still intact and smiles into it.

“Look at this image…the sweetheart of Sin City Wrestling,” offers Sam as she leans into the mirror with a smile and a face-like gesture of a peace sign.  She looks at the camera that is filming her reflection in the mirror.  Leaning back, she once more begins to speak.  “Who would have thought that someone like this,” she motions at her reflection, “would be considered dangerous.  I bet Luna never would have considered me as dangerous.  Just like all the other doubters in this company, I was the eyecandy, the babyface of the bombshells with nothing to recommend herself.  And when I started out, that was exactly what I was seen as.  Luna, I tell you that at the time “I” thought that  too.  But when it came to everyone else, I was not ready for the big time until I was older.  When I got a killer instinct.  I had to shatter this image that people saw about me.” 

Sam does a slight spin away from the mirror as it seems to explode on its own.  Her spin has her stop in front of another mirror, this time she pauses and watches as her hand pulls open the coat and peels it from her shoulders.  “Then there was the time I was considered as no threat to a champion that I was hand picked by THE bombshell world champion.  To be honest, she saw me as you probably see me Luna.  A nothing, no threat at all.  What she did though is that she underestimated me and my desire to finally step up into a championship that no one could deny I was worth.” 

Sam leans forward as if looking for that champion in the mirror but frowns slightly as if not seeing her.  Eyes flashing, she leans back once more and shakes her head.  “Mikah at the time was the inspiration for me to get into the mindset of wanting to beat someone so much but there was still the respect for that champion even though I beat her.  But that caused a small chink in my sweetness,” says Sam as she looks downward and takes a slow breath.  “After that win, I was still sweet but not as saccharine.  And I pulled the trigger on the next part of my career.”

A sharp crack is heard as Sam’s finger points at the mirror resembling a gun.  The tinkling of the mirror shards causes Sam to close her eyes and smile to herself.  Cracking one eye open, she looks over at Ben who is sitting quietly watching her, his eyes focused as Sam offers him a wink before she spins away once more only to pull up short in front of another mirror this time, focused on her reflection in the black halter and jeans.

“Hmmm then I lost the title and well most people would say that things went downhill from there.  And yeah for a while, it was depressing and my life wasn’t helping.  I was spreading myself too thin wrestling full time, full time masters student and involved with someone that kept my mind split.  Someone that separated me from what I loved to do,”  the image frowns and turns her head to the side as if trying to forget that time of her life.  “That is when I was given the opportunity as a contender to the bombshell roulette title.  And do you know what that opportunity did for me?  I gave me an edge.  Matches by definition that were dangerous.  Matches that I excelled at.  The spin of the wheel putting me in danger each time I stepped into the ring once I won that title.  It was chaotic but I loved it because of the thrill.  But I still was seen as the sweetheart of SCW.  So I was still not a threat to many.  But I learned quite a few things as the Roulette champion.  I learned to take pain and I learned how to make people suffer.  And I was good at it…”

Sam pulls back her hand and slips something on it.  Flexing her fingers in the glove, her hand flashes out and slams knuckles first into the mirror making shards flash and fall to the floor.  Sam leans down slowly to pick up a rather large piece of glass.  She looks into it, angling it to the camera to reveal only a piece of her image.  She picks up a second one and angles it another way which reveals a second image.

“I realize that you Luna are only going to be listening with a half an ear because you think you have broken me with your little attacks.  Do you realize that you haven’t really broken me because that pain is nothing to me.  See what pains me the most is that you have to put yourself in situations that really, you shouldn’t be,” Sam states, her voice dropping to a threatening timber that is almost a growl for a moment.  “I have been giving you a history lesson for only one reason Luna, because you need to understand something.  Ben spoke about controlled chaos and yes he and I are controlled chaos when it comes to this match…no this street fight at Blaze of Glory.  You have to worry about that but you also have something to think about as well.  Underneath this controlled chaos is something else entirely.  Ben didn’t talk about it because I think he was trying to not worry y’all too much before you will be stepping up to him and I.”

Sighing in almost sadness, Sam slowly runs the sharp edge of the mirror pieces along the halter, cutting into the leather and opening a pair of clawlike marks. 

“I heard Ben mention something about saying thank you to you Alexander and that amazed me.  Well the audacity of it did.  Do you realize that we don’t have to thank you for bringing out the monsters.  We don’t have to thank you for this need to obliterate you.  As a matter of fact, I believe that Ben did thank you already and here is my thanks too.  Thank you Alexander and thank you Luna, you have given us permission to step into the dark side that we rarely would step into.  Now that the thanks giving has been given, now the apologies need to happen.  It is time you apologized to us for making us want to destroy you…”

Sam stops as she looks over her shoulder to see a pair of mirrors with the images of Alexander Raven and Luna respectively being lit up by the overhead lighting.  She moves closer to the mirror where she glares at Luna before bringing the piece of broken mirror upwards.  Turning away from the mirror, a Luna cutout is standing with a smirking glare that is reflected in the mirror.  Swinging her glance from the reflection to the cutout, she moves closer and puts her arm over the shoulder of the cutout. 

“Luna, I want to apologize to you for what I am going to be doing in this match.  Seems like you want to play for blood…and like I keep saying, I’m your huckleberry.”  Sam brings the piece of mirror up and gently runs the razor sharp edge along the image which surprisingly leaves a bloody trail across the face of Luna.  “I am sooo sorry Luna about what I am fixin’ to do on Sunday.  I know that you are going to say that you are ready for it…welcome it I am sure.  Which means I am going to have to apologize for disappointing you with that too.  You won’t be ready for what I am going to do.  A street fight is just that, a fight.  No one can possibly be ready for what could happen.”  Sam chuckles darkly as she taps the edge of the glass on the nose of the cutout then pitches it at the mirror which cracks it.  Sam looks at it then at Luna’s image and then the mirror and points.

“Would you look at that Luna…ironic that the mirror is starting to crack like it is showing the start of cracks in your façade.  Yes…how ironic that it is something that I am going to take pleasure in exploiting,” says Sam as she walks through the broken glass to trace the crack on the mirror before breaking it in seeming anger.  Walking to the one beside it, she looks into the image of Alexander Raven.

“Oh Alex, I see you gloating about how you have driven Ben to these extremes by hurting those around him.  And I am sure you are just loving the fact that it has pained him enough to put him into a person that is not quite the Ben Jordan everyone has seen to date.  But you have to apologize to Luna for putting her into my sights because when you hurt Ben or our friend Jamie Dean, you gave me permission to add one more element to the street fight.”

“What would that be Ginge?” asks Ben in a threatening voice which only makes Sam smile with bad intentions. 

“You talked about controlled chaos darlin’ but I am going to see your controlled chaos and raise you uncontrolled rage at the fact that Alexander Raven and Luna has made us descend into a place that people would say are not where Ben Jordan or Sam Marlowe should even consider being.  As much as they talk a good game about it, little do they know that it is going to reach up and burn them when they least expect it.”  Sam reaches up and pushes the mirror over because she doesn’t want to see the smirk of the Raven cutout.  With the piece of glass still in her hand, she does a quick spin reaching out with it and severing the head from the cutout to leave it hanging by only a slim piece of paper.

Ben moves to stand beside Sam who is looking at the camera as it films the two of them reflected in a mirror.  Both have serious looks on their face.  Ben looks menacingly as he raises the metal and Sam leans an arm on his shoulder.  “I am sorry Alexander that this man right here is going to be beating you like a redheaded stepchild…” 

Ben’s lips curl into a sneer as he looks down at Sam who is looking at her fingernails.  “And Luna, I am sorry that Ginge here is going to kick your ‘arris all over the arena.”

The pair share a look and then turn back to the mirror as Ben points the pole at the glass sending it shattering as the room flashes back into darkness.   



The scene opens on a living room where a redhead is seen, her head leaning towards a man as they talk softly.  Behind the redhead, a man is seen leaning against the back of the couch she is sitting on.  The three of them look up as another redhead walks into the room and smiles at the man sitting on the couch.

“Colton, I didn’t know you were going to be here,” says Sam as she rushes over.  Colton and Cynthia Marlowe-Christopher stand.  Sam leans up to kiss Colton on the cheek as she turns to Cyn.  “Why didn’t tell me that he was coming Cyn?”

“Monty wanted it to be a surprise Sammi,” taunts Cyn who looks at her husband with a smirk that Sam doesn’t see.  “We wanted to talk to the two of you about something that I thought that Colton here would need to know.”

Sam’s eyes narrow as she recognizes the tone of Cyn’s words.  Looking between the two, she takes a breath.  “What are you talking about Cyn?  I don’t keep things from Colton.”

“Oh really, what about all of these images hmm?” says Cyn as she reaches down to pick up an envelope and then hands it to Colton.  She steps back allowing him to open it.  Pulling the pictures out that reveal what seems to be Sam and Ben Jordan in what appears to be compromising positions that draws a sharp gasp from Sam as Colton begins to slowly pick through them.  He looks up at Sam who has a look of surprise on her face.

“Got something to tell me Sam?” wonders Colton as Cyn moves towards Sam. 

“Camo, I swear, I have no clue what these are…” she says as she turns to her sister.  “Cyn?!?”

Cyn moves even closer then reaches up and brings her hand against the cheek of Sam angrily.  “How dare you Sam!  Lying to Colton like that.  I am sorry Colt..” begins Cyn as Sam staggers back, her hand going to her cheek.  Behind Cyn, Monty watches in interest as he can see the change in Sam as her eyes light up. 

“Cyn!” he calls as Sam lowers her hand and with a growl attempts to launch herself at Cyn who ducks behind Monty as Colton grabs her from behind to hold her back.  “What the good god damn are you doing?  Why would you do this and I know you have a reason.  Tell me!”

Sam again tries to get to Cyn who can’t see the smirk of Monty.  Colton gets in front of Sam and holds her back.  Over his shoulder, he call out to Monty and Cyn.  “Y’all better leave so I can calm Sammi down,” he states.

Cyn and Monty appear to look upset but when they turn to leave, the pair smile as Colton holds Sam by the shoulders as they talk softly.  Suddenly, Sam breaks the hold and storms off as Colton leans down to pick up the pile of pictures that had floated to the floor as the sound of a door slamming can be heard upstairs.     



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Backstage at Climax Control, a group breaks through the curtain trying to herd someone away from the curtain and towards the locker room.  The group made up of security and a handful of SCW bombshells are forcing a livid redhead who keeps trying to break through them towards the bombshell locker room.  To one side, Sin City Wrestling owners, Christian Underwood and Mark Ward appear to be talking about something as a shout from security is heard.

“Jesus!  Redheads and their tempers,” exclaims one of the security as he is hit by a wild swing from Sam Marlowe.  The redhead is trying to fight her way out of the crowd and seems to be almost feral in her anger.

“Lemme go…I ain’t done with that Luna!” argues Sam as she backs away looking for an opening to rush past the group of bombshells who are ready for anything.   Christian turns to look toward Sam and then back at Mark Ward before moving toward the group just as Sam launches herself at the bombshells in an effort to get loose and find Luna.

“Sam…Sam..SAMANTHA!” calls Christian who manages to get the redhead’s attention as she turns to look at him, a wild look in her eyes that forces Christian to step back slightly before surging forward and motioning for her to calm down.  “Listen Samantha, I saw what happened out there and I…” he begins only to be cut off by Sam.

“Y’all saw that huh?” she growls out.  “That…witch cost me my match…then she decided to try and get to Ben once more but I wasn’t going to let that happen again,” adds Sam with a slight self depreciating smirk of pride at how she had attacked Luna to save Ben.  “Now, if y’all don’t mind…I’m fixin’ to get some furniture movin’ up in this place.”

Christian and Mark share a confused look then both stare at Sam.  “What are you on about Sam?” questions Mark Ward.  “Furniture moving?”

Sam turns to glimpse at the curtain to the ring and answers over her shoulder as she edges toward it.  “Furniture movin’ is something that happens when I need to beat a lesson into someone.  Means that I am gonna toss Luna around like a ragdoll and knock the stuffing out of her.”  Sam sees the curtain move and lunges towards it expecting Luna to be there only to pull up short when it is Ben Jordan who moves through the curtain. 

“Hold up there Ginge…where are you planning to go?” he jokes as he checks her over and notes her anger simmering. 

“If you must know Ben, I am going to find Luna and finish what we started out there,” admits Sam as Ben puts his hands on the shoulders of Sam to turn her back toward the locker room. “So is she still out there?”  Ben shakes his head and guides her back towards Christian and Mark who motioned to the pair. 

“Samantha, I have to say that you didn’t back down out there but I have to say that you disrupting the show like that and forcing us to empty the locker rooms to get between the two of you and Alexander Raven and Luna,” says Christian with a hint of anger, “Tell me why I shouldn’t punish you hmmm.”

Ben keeps his hands on the shoulder of Sam from behind as she bounces from foot to foot, adrenaline still spiking in her system.  Jordan tries to calm her down enough before he answers.  “Because it wasn’t us that started it.”

“Ben’s right…this was all started by Alexander Raven and he pulled Luna into it,” says Sam.  “And when she attacked Ben, you did nothing so being his friend, I figured that I should!” Sam adds in an accusatory tone that draws a frown from Christian as Mark Ward crosses his arms over his chest.

“Be careful Sam,” warns Mark Ward as he nods toward Christian.  “I hope you remember what he put you through when we suspended you before…don’t make me let him figure out something worse.”

Sam stops for a moment to turn her attention to the owners and then takes a deep breath and closes her eyes to try and calm herself.  Ben notices his friend is still vibrating with emotion but releases her shoulders to rub along her neck trying to release the tension.  Pulling his hand away, he notices a slight stain of rusty red on his hands of dried blood.

Christian smiles at the memory of the tasks he had Sam doing in the past but then shakes himself and once more focuses on Sam and Ben.  “Well if you must know, we have decided to announce a match with you two,” begins Christian as he motions at Sam and Ben, “facing the Conspiracy in a mixed tag team streetfight at Blaze of Glory.  You can settle it there and beat the hell out of each other to your heart’s desire.”

Ben and Sam share a glance before Sam turns back to Christian.  “I like that idea,” offers Sam slowly.  “But like I said, I am not wanting to wait until Blaze of Glory to get a little payback.  I’m feeling a little bit froggy tonight after Luna cost me the match and then the brawl.”

Mark Ward shakes his head.  “I had security send the Conspiracy out of the arena after that punch up,” he says.  “But I can understand you Sam, had times meself when I wanted to batter a mug or two.  So let’s see how we can fix it for you.  Tell you what…Next week, you will have a match to work it out of your system.  It will be you versus Luna in a grudge match.  Now, I noticed that you have yet to be checked out by medical so get yourself looked at will you?”

Sam starts to shake her head no but Ben leans down and says something to her which stops her.  Looking back up at Ben, she narrows her eyes and mumbles Prat as she turns and looks deeper into the backstage area to where she might find the medics.  Not looking at Christian and Mark, she heads in the direction of the EMTs as the two owners look at Ben.  “What did you say to her??” demands Christian as he moves to stand beside Ben. 

“I just told her that if she didn’t get checked out, she was going to have to pay for the pub tonight,” admits Ben with a grin.  “Oh and that I would tell Bear on her and he would make her pay twice.”

Ben chuckles as he heads after Sam leaving Christian confused and Mark Ward laughing at the look of confusion on his face.



I have just one thing to say to you Luna.   

Bless your heart.

You have managed to do something that no other bombshell here in Sin City Wrestling has managed to do.  You have gotten under my skin enough that I can not…no, I WILL not let it go because you deserve to have someone put you in your place.  And to quote Doc Holiday…I’m your huckleberry. 

I want you to know Luna that for most of my career, I have walked into the ring and once the match was over, I could shake their hand and move on to my next challenge.  Nothing was brought out of the ring when the match was done.  I never needed to react to anything like you have me reacting now.  Because I never had the burning desire to actually bring a grudge out of the ring with me. 

But that has changed.  Oh boy has it changed.  See, when it comes to my friends, I tend to be the one that will do whatever it takes to defend them when someone like you decides to insert yourself into something that isn’t in your best interests.  I get it, you seem to think that your man needed you to back him up because he knew that Ben had his number.  So you gave him that low blow that you got away with.  I don’t know if you were lucky or if Christian just wasn’t paying attention to you.  I was however and that just poked the bear and when I saw that you didn’t get punished for putting your dirty hands on a member of the superstar roster, I made myself a promise.  Ben was not going to be alone when Alexander had you. 

And you must have felt the tingle up your spine as you decided that because I have Ben’s back now, you needed to get one step ahead of me to hurt him again.  Surprised you didn’t I when I came out of the crowd and speared you before you could get to him.   And I am sure that you were thinking that I was an easy person to beat since you had gotten the drop on me earlier in the night. 

As much as you may like to think that you are as extreme as you are…I want to remind you of something that a lot of the other bombshells already know.  I have participated in some of the most violent matches in Sin City Wrestling because I am a multi-time Bombshell Roulette champion.  Extreme is something I understand.  And no matter who you think you can be when it comes to extremes, I will tell you that it isn’t going to be extreme enough.

This coming week, Christian has given me a Saint Patrick’s Day gift of being able to step in the ring with you before Blaze of Glory.  Sadly, it ain’t going to be a regular match-up, oh no.  It is going to be a grudge match and y’all want to know what that means to me?  It means that I am going to be able to take out my anger on you.  It will just whet my appetite to destroy you where you stand.  But it won’t be able to give me my ultimate desire in ending the threat you pose.  But it is only a few more weeks before I can fulfill that desire.

So Sunday, when I get in the ring it is going to be you and me and Luna I already know just what you may have planned.  I am not coming into this match with my eyes closed and preconceived notions of this being a fair match.  If you ask me Luna, this match is going to be nothing but a knock down drag out fight.  I am fixin’ to make it a come apart Jesus meeting where  I am going to tear into y’all and you are going to be beggin’ the good gosh Almighty for mercy because you ain’t gonna get any from me.

I am telling you now…that when it comes to you Luna…I am going to enjoy making you pay again…and again…and again!
   




Sam Marlowe can be seen walking towards a door,  Dressed in a pair of dark tights, black boots and a hoodie that is pulled up over her head hiding her face, she slowly reaches out for the handle of the door only to have her hand grabbed. Turning swiftly, Sam pulls back her fist ready to strike out at whoever had grabbed her. 

“Whoa hang on there Sam,” says a recognizably Quebecois accented voice.  “You called me remember but what are you doing skulling around dressed like that?  Trying to be some kind of vigilante comic book hero or something?  I thought that was Ben’s job,” jokes the woman as she tucks some hair behind her ear.

Sam straightens up and shakes her arm out after it is released by the woman who had approached from the side.  Vixen Staggs is standing there in fatigues, a dark tee knotted in the back and black wrestling boots.  Sam offers her a smile as she pushes the hood off her head. 

“Actually I am trying to avoid this guy that seems to be stalking me.  Everywhere I go, there he is taking video or pictures of me.  And it only gets worse from there,” she offers as Vixen unlocks the Dungeon and motions Sam inside.  Sam ducks her head and looks around herself and enters.

“So why have you got a stalker?  I thought you were married and everyone knows it,” inquires Vixen as she pulls off the fatigue jacket and tosses it over the back of her chair in the office that she had guided Sam to.  Sitting down, she pulls the chair closer to the desk and then lifts her feet to rest them on the desk.  Sam sits opposite her and raises her eyebrow at the feet there which has Vixen pulling them down.

“Yeah I am married but this is not something that Colton would be doin’ I don’t think.  After all, he seems to be more focused on his movie shoot right now.  At least I hope he is.  See, Cyn and Monty…” begins Sam as Vixen hmphs in disgust.  “Seems that they are doin’ their darnedest to get between me and Camo.  I told them to stop but every week there is something else that they have done.  One week it was telling Colton about how Ben and I were more than friends…another week it was Monty gettin’ all grabby handed.  I tell you Vix, I seriously am ready to just kick those two out of my life.  If I wasn’t so sure they got the message, I would swear that they are behind the TMZ  BS.”

“Oh?  I was meaning to ask you about that but you seem to be too busy to chat,” answers Vixen.  “I have been watching and saw that you have been having some issues with a certain person deciding to get froggy.”

Sam nods as she crosses her legs and leans back.  “Yeah, Luna Pasilno is dancin’ on my last nerve.  And if you ask me I need to be getting ready to face her this week.”

“And this is why you reached out to me huh?” asks Vixen as she steeples her fingers and rests them against her lips.  “You want someone to get your ready for the supercard that knows how to really get extreme right?”

“I was hoping you would be offering,” answers Sam with a grin.  “But also wanted to get some pointers on what I am going to need to do to handle this week when I face her in a grudge match without destroying her and putting the streetfight in jeopardy.  If I wreck Blaze of Glory’s card, I reckon that Christian Underwood will have me selling popcorn for months.  So, how do I remain calm enough to beat Luna without actually beating her bad enough to take her out.”

“Voyons, it is that bad?” says Vixen as she tilts her head slightly.  “You sound like you want to kill this Luna.  Ostie, are you sure you should be talking to me or should I call Spike?”  Sam giggles at that, but the laughter doesn’t reach her eyes.  Vixen doesn’t notice as she gets to her feet and moves around the desk.  “Listen Sam, for the grudge match, just remember that it is a warm up for the match at Blaze of Glory and if you get too outside of your comfort zone, bring it right back to your kind of match.  I get the high flying crazy person you can be but..”

“She’s a high flyer too,” interrupts Sam.  “Although I suspect that she won’t be looking to fly so much as wanting to make me suffer as much as she can.  And trust me, I am so ready for that after last week.”  Unconsciously, Sam brings her hand up to rub at the side of her head as she relives the pain from the brawl at Climax Control. 

“Interesting,” mumbles Vixen as she watches Sam.  “Let’s go and take some time to discuss just what you are going to need this week at Climax Control.  Do you think you are going to be causing some damage or are you going to make this just the warm up?”

“If I had the choice..both,” Sam says with a raised eyebrow.  “But this week, I will settle for just beating her in the ring and save the violence for Blaze of Glory.”

With that, Sam rises to her feet and turns to head out into the gym area.  Vixen watches her go as Sam pulls off the hoodie to reveal a halter that barely covers the fading bruises on her body.  Shaking her head, she follows Sam out of the office and into the gym,

“So how are you going to train me to go to extremes that I suspect Luna wants to take me to?” asks Sam as they begin to stretch out for training.  Beside her, Vixen is bent double as she turns her head to look at Sam.

“Well I don’t suppose you remember when I was Crimson and won the Nightmare championship and the matches that I would take part in,” Vixen asks.  “They were bloody and violent but I don’t think you need to go that far.  Besides if you do, then something is going to have to give…either you beat the villan or become the villain yourself.”

“Oh em gee Vix…quoting Batman?  Really?” teases Sam.

“It was actually Harvey Dent Sam,” retorts Vixen as she straightens upward and then rolls her neck.  “But I am serious Sam, you have to realize that the fact you are a face and haven’t really been heelish is going to work against you in this match.  Being a goodie good will not allow you to counter just what a regular heel can bring to this match.  Tell me that Luna won’t think of how she might cheat to win this match.  Are you ready for that?”

Sam stops to think about what Vixen had just said.  Sucking her lower lip between her teeth, Sam sighs as she begins to nod at Vixen’s comment.  “You are right Vix, I don’t know how to really be a heel but I think I just have to let my emotions go and run with the fire that my anger causes and that could help me right?”

Vixen looks at Sam who now doesn’t look as confident as when she stepped into the ring,  “Yeah, anger could help you.  Voyons donc,” says Vixen as she gets into position to lock up with Sam.  “Ready?” 

Sam’s head snaps to the side from the surprise slap of Vixen.  Sam’s hand rises and rubs at her cheek.  “What the heck Vix?” questions Sam as Vixen spins with a round house kick that Sam barely avoids by throwing herself to the side.  Vixen crouches as she glares at Sam who has a look of disbelief on her face.

“Is Luna going to play nice?” taunts Vixen who explodes at a slowly rising Sam taking her off her feet with a vicious clothesline.  “Fight back Sam!  Don’t let me beat you like Luna will.  I am not going to let you win if you don’t fight!”

Sam kips to her feet and glares as Vixen stalks towards her.  Not even thinking, Vixen launches herself at Sam who catches her with a clothesline that rocks the older woman backwards.  Rolling to her hands and knees, Vixen smirks up at her friend.  “Very good Sam, how did that feel?”

“Like I need to do it again,” jokes Sam as she motions for Vixen to take her hand and stand.  Vixen grabs the hand and rises slowly as Sam then spins her around into armbar.  The scene fades out on the sound of Vixen’s laughter as the two lock up once more.

     



It is getting closer and I for one am starting to realize that I am actually looking forward to our match this week Luna.  I am thinking that maybe just maybe I have moved beyond just wanting to beat you down for everything you have been doing .  Maybe I am above looking for revenge and just want to go out there and face you one on one in a regular match…

Good lord, how I was able to say that with a straight face I will never know.  Because if you ask me Luna, there is nothing I want more than to continue what we started last week and guess what…this week it is sanctioned by SCW.  They are permitting me to make you hurt in that ring on Climax Control this Sunday.  Do you understand what that says about our match when I say that I want to hurt you?

I have never gone into a match let alone a fight wanting to hurt someone so much.  Like I said earlier in the week, you hurt my friend…you have to pay.  Now I am quite sure that you are just salivating at the fact that the two of us will be in the ring this Sunday and we can continue that little dance we started last week.  And I am sure you have been thinking that maybe you are going to be ready for it as much as I am.  In that you would be wrong. 

I haven’t done anything but fester about that fight we started last week and I realized that it wasn’t a fight, it was the opening battle of a war that I am going to be bringing to you for what you have done and what you represent.  I never have been in a situation like this before however, I have been studying you and I have seen what you are capable of.  And I have felt it too. 

You definitely have violence down to an art and I will be the first to admit that the pain you inflicted did make me pause for all of one minute until I remembered that you struck my friend from behind.  But not only did you attack Ben Jordan, you decided to interfere in my match to cost me the win with a pair of brass knuckles to knock me out.  Congratulations Luna…shots were fired and war is now declared.  And being fromTexas, you have to know that when it comes to a fight, there are no better fighters than Texans. 

Normally right about now I would be talking about just what I want to look forward to, where I want to go next.  Right now there is no next for me.  Right now it is only you and me.  And trust me, there will be nothing less than total warfare in that ring this week.  But don’t worry Luna, it may be war but I am going to save something for Blaze of Glory. 

And I am sure that you are going to be there in case your man wants to do another sneak attack on Ben but know this, he will not be alone.  If Alex wants to get froggy, if you want to jump too…know that we will be ready for it and when that happens, know that we won’t let you get away with it, no, you will realize that karma will be reaching out to you and it will be me delivering that karma with my fists. 

So Luna, I am ready for what could happen this week.

Are you?
   


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Climax Control Archives / Ice Cream, and Plain Talk and TMZ - Oh my
« on: March 08, 2024, 11:45:13 PM »
”How could you not be there for him!” 

A disgruntled redhead is seen charging down the hall towards the gorilla area, muttering angrily to herself.  Sam Marlowe growls slightly as she is blocked by techs and others before she can make her way down the hallway.  As she manages to get past the majority of the people, Pussy Willow steps up in front of her with a look of concern.

“Sam, did you see what happened to Ben?” she asks with a look towards the ring area.  “I swear that Alexander Raven must have had that planned all along to have Luna do that.  I am surprised that you weren’t there to help.”

Sam hangs her head as she sighs.  “Yes Pussy, I saw and I also should have been there but Ben said he wanted to step out there and well, I shouldn’t have let him go alone.  I swear to you Pussy, I am not going to let something like that go.  I am telling you now that Luna doesn’t know what she has started with that low blow.”

“But Ben can’t put his hands on her!” exclaims Pussy. 

“Maybe he can’t but I sure as hellfire can,” vows Sam as she slams a closed fist into her other hand.  “And let me just make this promise to you and for everyone’s understanding.  When a bombshell decides to involve herself with MY friend Ben Jordan, it is like wavin’ a red flag in front of a bull.  And when that happens, I definitely will respond in ways they won’t like at all.”

Pussy’s eyes widen in surprise at the anger displayed by Sam who rolls her neck before seeing Ben move gingerly through the curtain.  Offering Pussy an apologetic smile, she heads towards where Ben had sank into the nearest chair.  Putting her hand on the shoulder of her friend, Sam speaks to him.

“Ben!  I am so sorry…”

Sam snaps her fingers and turns to the fourth wall and has a proud look on her face.

“I suggest you go and check out what happened between Ben and I backstage.  Oh and if you are ever talking to Ben, let him know that I was able to do the snappy fingers thing,” boasts Sam before holding her hand up ready to snap once more but stops.

“Oh and let him know that I also learned how to change scenes with the snap too!” exclaims Sam as she snaps her fingers.


The interior of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor is seen as the sound of bells ring out as the pair of Ben Jordan and Sam Marlowe walk into the shop talking softly with Ben still a little slow and Sam still watching him with a concerned look on her face with her hands tucked into the front pocket of a University of Nevada hoodie.  The pair move to the counter where a young man dressed in a rather gaudy uniform and hat asks what he can get for the pair.

“Mint Chocolate Chip,” says Ben with a gleam in his eyes as he holds up two fingers.  “Two pints.  And what did you want Ginge?”

Sam looks at the array of ice cream in front of her and then gently points down at the salted caramel ice cream and smiles.  “Y’all can get me two scoops of the salted caramel.  But the ice cream Ben is on me, why don’t you go and find us a booth?” she suggests as she reaches for a pair of long spoons and hands them to the English man.

Ben nods and turns to spy out a spot and smiles as he spies the last booth on the end and motions at Sam who has been handed one of the mint chocolate chip pints which she hands to Ben.  He walks towards the booth and slides inside, disappearing as Sam waits for the other two orders of ice cream.  Moments later, with her hands full, she arrives at the table to find Ben sitting there, a somewhat blissful look on his face and no ice cream to be seen. 

“Wow, y’all must like Mint Chocolate Chip,” she teases as she sets down the second pint of it in front of Ben.  He picks up the spoon and traces it through the ice cream on the table.  Sam slides into the booth looking at the table and not seeing the pint.  “How did you eat that other pint so quickly?”

“Actually Ginge…haven’t eaten it yet…” offers Ben with a glance downward.  “Using it for first aid at the moment and it is working like a charm.” 

“Oh my goodness, Prat!  Tell me no one has seen you put it there…I mean…” Sam sputters as a blush rushes up her cheeks. Sam looks downward to hide her embarrassment only to hear her phone buzzing.  She pulls it out of her hoodie.

“Text from the mister?” wonders Ben as she reads the note. 

“Nope,” Sam replies, popping the “p”.  “Just an email with the card for next Sunday’s Climax Control.  Looks like I have myself a match and so do you.  You’re facing Aiden Reynolds and I have a match against Harper Mason,” says the redhead as she picks up her spoon and slides it through the treat in front of her. 

Ben looks interested in his ice cream and not in the card for the next show.  Sam brings the spoon to her lips and turning it over, savors the ice cream.  Pulling the spoon out of her mouth she points it at Ben.  “Hey, isn’t Harper Mason the rookie Bombshell that you talked to about coming to me for some training or pointers or something?”

“Yeah, so it is going to be a banger of a match because the two of you know each other’s moves,” offers Ben before taking a bite of his ice cream. 

“You would think so…if she had come to train with me but I never saw her,” replies Sam as she takes another bite then begins to trail her spoon through the melting ice cream.  “Only thing I know about her is that she is Jessie Salco’s cousin and that she has had a chance at a couple of titles but hasn’t really pulled the trigger on winning them.”  Sam sets an elbow on the table and turns her eyes to her friend. “If I am honest Ben, all I have to say is that I hope that getting in the ring with her isn’t going to end up like it has been for the past few matches.  Because I am not too happy and I am afraid that I might take my frustrations out on her.”

“Come on Sammi, what do you have to be frustrated of,” teases Ben which only earns him a glare from Sam who uses the spoon to mock threaten Ben who holds up his hands before shifting slightly as the ice cream in his lap is starting to shift and spill. Grabbing the carton, he quickly puts it on the table and scrambles for the napkins in the silver container and begins to wipe at himself as Sam starts to giggle.

“Serves ya right for teasin’ me darlin’,” taunts Sam as she takes another scoop of ice cream and brings it to her lips.  “And I am sure you weren’t doin’ that were you?”

Ben shakes his head.  “Ya got this Ginge,” he says as he balls up the napkins and tosses them onto the table.  From the side of the room a shocked gasp comes from a rather older lady who has her eyes on Ben then the napkins and back, tsking loudly.  Ben sees her then follows her gaze to the napkins then back to the lady before his eyes get wide when he realizes what she is thinking.

Sam turns slightly and covers her face with her hand as she collapses in laughter.   “Only you Ben, only you could get that kind of reaction by doing something so innocent,” giggles Samwhich draws a glare from Ben who takes a scoop of ice cream and flicks it at Sam who jumps back in surprise.  “Oh no you didn’t!” she warns as she leans forward to bring her own spoon to hover over her ice cream.  “I ain’t afraid to retaliate you know…”

“Is that a threat Ginge?” asks Ben with a raised eyebrow and cocky smirk as he reaches across to grab her hand.

“Ain’t a threat, it’s a promise!”

The two friends start to laugh totally not seeing the hand holding a cell phone snapping a picture at the two leaning towards each other looking more intimate than innocent and friendly.



Well once again I get to step into the ring as a singles wrestler.  Which is kind of interesting because I don’t really see myself as a singles wrestler.  Given the fact that I made my return as Ben’s tag team partner, I was expecting to be wearing the mixed tag titles by now and defending them regularly but if you have seen the last few matches as a tag team, we have had to deal with the fact that we fought Team Go to a time limit draw and then when Ben and I were about to win the titles, Alexander Raven decided to cost us the titles.

I don’t know what he had against Ben but to have him interfere and prevent us from the win is something that Ben could have handled on his own until Raven’s sick little whatever she is decided that she wanted to help Alexander and landed a low blow on MY partner.  I don’t know why you did it but when you did, you put yourself squarely into my sights.  See, Ben is my best friend here in Sin City Wrestling and you hurt him, you make me angry.  Putting yourself into the situation that you did on Climax Control only served to put a target on your back Luna and I for one would tell you to watch your back.

Payback is coming Luna and trust me, you are going to regret doin’ what you did, my promise to you.

But that is going to have to wait Luna because this week I have been put in a match with a bombshell that I have yet to have faced in Sin City Wrestling.  Now I do have some idea of what she is like because she is the cousin after all of one of the bombshells that have been my nemesis, one Jessie Salco.

Harper Mason is someone who is the younger cousin of Jessie and I am sure that she had been trained by Salco and more than likely has the same talent.  And I know that Jessie and I have had dragged down and outright wars when we have faced each other and Jessie has definitely won my respect.  But I also have a fairly strong record against Jessie because when she had to face me, she was focused but just when she needed to pull out the win, her focus shifted from me to whoever wore the gold.  Don’t get me wrong, when I had the gold, her full focus was on me and in those matches, I did have to be on top of my game.

Now Harper Mason is a different wrestler altogether.  She earned herself a title shot at My Bloody Valentine and even though she didn’t win, she put up a strong fight which only proves that she is ready for gold here in the company. 

And in all honesty, she reminds me a little bit of myself.  Oh not that I lost big matches, even though I did, but the desire and drive to be good at what I do in the ring.  I have watched Harper’s matches and boy is she super tough.  I have to give her credit that she learned her lessons well.  And I have to give her props on knowing what she wants and knows how to go and get it.

Maybe I should take a leaf out of her book and decide just what it is that I want and go after it with everything in my being.  See I could take this match as a chance to prove that by beating someone who almost won the Bombshell Roulette title, I should be the next in line for a title shot but no, actually that is for Bella Madison and trust me when I tell you that she also deserves that title shot. 

Maybe I could leverage a win against Harper into evidence that maybe I should be getting a title shot against someone else.  Now I know that Kayla Richards has already claimed her shot at Julianna DiMaria so the Bombshell championship is out of reach right now.  Besides, I have won that title twice too. 

So what can I use this match against Harper Mason as evidence for?  Another shot at the mixed tag titles or maybe…just maybe I could leverage it to put my name out there for the one title that has eluded me in my career so far.  The Bombshell Internet title.

Tell you what Harper, I think that I am going to step into the match on Sunday with the express purpose of sending a message to whoever is wearing the Bombshell Internet title…See, I haven’t thought that I could ever get back into the swing of things as a singles wrestler.  Oh sure, I have had a great career so far and won title after title.  And I am sure you would be thinking that I am going to be in that match this week Harper with my eyes on a title but you would be wrong.  I am going into the match to keep going on a winning streak.  See, you will be the second bombshell that I have gotten a win from in singles matches. 

Wow, did you hear that Harper, I am already predicting that I am going to beat you in our match?   How presumptuous of me don’t you think?  I should temper my confidence, shouldn’t I?  Because if I don’t, I tend to be too cocky and that is when people can get a win over me.  That and the fact that I lose focus myself.  But don’t you worry Harper, you have my focus for sure.  And what that will mean is that I am coming directly at you to prove to everyone that I am back as a singles wrestler as well as a mixed tag team wrestler.  So, I wish you the best of luck Harper.

I think you are going to need it on Sunday.
   




A room full of people and monitors can be seen where the head of TMZ is standing in the front of a bank of television screens.  He is looking over the people in the room before speaking out.  “So who has anything for me?”

The group shares looks before a young woman stands up and smirks as she nods towards the screens behind the owner of TMZ.  “Well we have some more news about a certain mixed tag team from Sin City Wrestling.  Rumors have been running rampant that Ben Jordan and Sam Marlowe are more than just wrestling partners and another anonymous picture has been sent in to us.”

Turning around, on the screens are images of Sam and Ben holding hands in the booth at the ice cream shop as well as the pair talking backstage and walking away from the person taking the pictures.   

“Where are these images coming from?” wonders the host of TMZ.  “Doesn’t matter but only makes people wonder what could be going on because isn’t Sam Marlowe married?”


The image blinks out to a small white dot as Sam Marlowe sits up pointing a remote at the television screen in front of her.

“What the bubble,” exclaims Sam as she can’t believe her eyes.  “I have to talk to Colton!”

She scrambles to grab her cell phone then opens it to call Colton.  Dialing his number, she sets it on speaker as she waits for it to be answered but she is sent directly to voicemail.  She sighs and at the beep, she begins to speak…

“Colton, it is Sammi.  We need to talk.  I don’t know if you have been seeing what is on TMZ but I promise you that it is not what you think.  Ben and I are…”

A second beep is heard ending the recording which only has Sam look down in surprise.  She hangs up the phone and then redials Colton’s number.  When it goes to voicemail, she quickly speaks up.

“Colton, call me.  I want to explain what is happening but I have no idea what is going on.  Call me please before you get any wrong ideas…”

Taking a deep breath, Sam presses end on the call and tosses the phone to the side as she pulls her leg up on the couch and lays her forehead against her knee as a fist slams against the cushion of the couch.



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Supercard Archives / Re: BEA BARNHART v SAMANTHA MARLOWE
« on: February 16, 2024, 09:27:29 PM »
A couple can be seen walking along the hallway towards the gates where outside, planes can be seen preparing to depart and others taxiing to their places in line for take off.  The man is dressed in a pair of beaten up jeans, cowboy boots, a dark cap and a dark checked shirt while the redhead at his side is wearing black boots, a pair of dark denim overalls and a wrestling tee of SCW with the image hidden by the bib of the overalls.  The pair are holding hands as they make their way to a gate where they sit to watch as a plane taxies in.

“I wish y’all could stay for the supercard darlin’.  I would love to have you there cheering me on against Bea Barnhart,” says Sam as she pulls a leg up on the seat in front of her.  “Did you have to go?”

Beside her, Colton Myers leans back and pushes his cap back.  “You know I have to sweetness,” he responds as he picks up her hand that is held in his.  “You know I would rather be with you here but one of us has to make the money.”  His teasing causes Sam to giggle and lean against the shoulder of Colton.  “Are you sure that you will take care of yourself while I am gone.  With what Cyn told me, you and your friend are pretty close from what I hear.”

Sam sits up and gives Colton a look before cocking her head and sighing.  “I thought we have solved that for you Camo.  Let me repeat it for you,” says Sam angrily as she brings her hand up to tap the fingertip into the chest of Colton.  “NOTHING is going on between Ben and I.  I am your wife and if you think I could cheat on you like that then you have got another thing coming.”  With that comment, Sam pulls her hand away from Colton’s, crosses her arms over her chest and faces away from him.   

Realizing that he had angered Sam, Colton leans forward and puts his elbows on his knees as he laces his fingers together.  “Sammi…I’m sorry but hearing the things she was saying and seeing you on video…” he begins only to hear Sam huff a disgusted snort.  “Listen sweetness, I know that I don’t have anything to worry about howe…”

“Colton, don’t you trust me?” asks Sam in a small voice. 

Turning to see her looking at him with a hint of distrust makes him sit up to reach for her hand.  “Of course I do sweetness,” he vows.  “It just makes me worry about the fact that you and your friend are so close is all.  I mean, everyone talks about how great of a team you are…how he and you are so close.  I get jealous Sammi, I can’t help it.”

Sam lowers her head for a moment then turns and brings the hand up to tuck a finger under the chin of Colton and make him look at her.  “Colton, if Ben and I were more than friends, do you think that I would have said yes when you asked me to marry you?  I can’t help what other people say so you just have to trust me.  If you can’t do that then I don’t know what to tell you.”

“But Cyn…” Colton says only to have Sam lay a finger over his mouth.

“Cyn and Monty are trying to get between us Colton,” argues Sam.  “Cyn will say anything to hurt me.  Have you ever wondered why I was single when we reconnected?  It was because she stole Monty and married him.  So, believe me when I say that you are the one I want to be with,” urges Sam as she offers a small smile to her husband. 

Colton smiles back and leans in to give Sam a soft kiss on the lips.  Wrapping her arms around his neck, Sam leans into the embrace.  Above their head, a tinny voice is heard calling out for the flight that Colton needs to board.  The pair get to their feet and Sam hands him a carryall while he pulls out his boarding pass and passport.

“Be safe darlin’,” says Sam as she helps to put the bag over his shoulder.  “And no dangerous stunts!”

“I could say the same for your match sweetness,” Colton responds with a smirk.  “You are the high flyin’ sweetheart of SCW.  You are crazier than me.”

The pair laugh and Sam gives him a peck on the cheek before he turns and heads towards the desk where the flight staff reaches out for his passport and boarding pass.  After checking them, she waves him into the skywalk.  Sam waves at him before he disappears around the corner of the skywalk.  She moves to the window, her hand going to the glass as she prepares to watch the plane leave. 

Inside the plane, Colton stores his bag in the overhead compartment and then sits by the window where he can see his wife watching the plane.  He smiles and sits back in preparation for leaving.  About five minutes later, an older woman sits beside him and offers him a small smile as she straps into the seat then pulls out a tablet and swipes it on.  Colton is not really paying attention to it until the woman tsks and shakes her head.   

“I knew she was not as good as she seems to be,” mutters the woman as softly the sound on her tablet reaches Colton.  He looks over in time to see Sam on the screen with a TMZ chyron that suggests the words more than partners in the ring.  A video can be seen with a white triangle urging one to press play. 

Colton looks at the woman and smiles as he motions to the tablet.  “Do you mind if I ask what you are talking about?” he asks as he tries to appear unconcerned.  “Isn’t that Sam Marlowe from SCW?”

The older woman looks at Colton and nods with a sneer.  “Yes, it is and it says here that there is more to her and her tag team partner teaming up.  This video was sent in recently and it is juicy!” exclaims the woman.

“Do you mind if I…” says Colton as he points to the tablet.  She shakes her head no and hands him the tablet.  He brings a finger up to the video and presses play.

”There is more than meets the eyes with Sam Marlowe and her tag team partner and friend Ben Jordan,” says the announcer.  “We received this video anonymously which shows a secret rendezvous between the partners…”

Colton watches as the video shows Sam with a man moving in to kiss her.  He sees her hands move to his chest as the back of the man’s head covers her face before the video stops on the embrace.  Angrily, Colton hands back the tablet and looks out the window where he sees Sam watching the plane, her hand on the glass in a wave, oblivious to the anger that she can’t see on Colton’s face.

“What do I believe sweetness?” he mutters before turning his face away from the window as the plane begins to pull away from the terminal and taxies toward the runway. 



It is getting closer and closer to the My Bloody Valentine supercard and I really have to wonder about what is going to happen.  Well I know what is the probable outcome of the match that I am in facing Bea Barnhart.

See, when it comes to facing her, I do kinda have her number.  So much so that she has lost to me multiple times.  Not for lack of trying however when it comes to stepping into the ring with me she tends to underestimate just how determined I am in wanting to win the match.  And to date, she hasn’t found a way to counter just what I bring to the match.

Don’t get it wrong, she is very confident when it comes to facing me and she does talk a great game but if you ask me, she shouldn’t see it as a game.  Maybe that is her problem when it comes to facing me.  She has seen my record and the fact that I have had a run of bad luck where it seems like I can’t get a win to save my life.  What she doesn’t take into account is that my recent matches haven’t been losses…they have been draws and that when it comes to the fact that I am getting back into the groove when it comes to wrestling, it means I am working my way back to my winning ways.

The worst part of that return to winning is going to start this week at My Bloody Valentine when I get in the ring with Bea and take the fight to her.  And I am sure that she has said something to the effect that I am no challenge and that she will end me or put me out of my misery with another loss to my record.  Okay, she definitely will be underestimating me I am sure. 

I also need to address the mixed tag match that Ben and I lost to Finn Whelan and Kayla Richards.  We had them…we were about to win the match because they had no answer for what we were bringing in the match and the only reason that Ben and I are not defending the titles is that Alexander Raven had to cost us the match.  I don’t know about Ben but it tells me that together the two of us are ready to take the titles any time we want to. 

And speaking of titles, I think that maybe I want to start looking at the gold in singles matches.  There have been titles that I have worn and there is still one title that I have yet to wear.  Which ever title I get in my sights, then the focus will be on getting better and better then challenging for and winning it.  So no one will be safe once the fire of wanting to wear gold again begins to burn.

But let me finish up by saying that Bea, you are the first of many wins I predict coming my way in the future.  You have ignited the spark that I will fan into an inferno that will burn everyone in a kind of phoenix like way if I could make that comparison. 

Congratulations Bea, you started something that I am going to finish and when I do, your number will have gone up to six losses against me in singles and tag matches.  But don’t worry, I still will respect you and once the match is over, the respect will still be there however it will be tempered by the fact that once more I came out with the win and you came out with another loss to yours truly.

Happy Bloody Valentine Bea. 
   



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Supercard Archives / Re: BEA BARNHART v SAMANTHA MARLOWE
« on: February 10, 2024, 11:43:14 PM »

A car pulls up to the home of Sam Marlowe and stops.  The headlights illuminate the house but a glow from inside has Sam Marlowe slowly reach for the ignition and cut the engine.  She is slow to step out of the car and approach the door of the house.  She pulls open her bag and grabs her keys.  Trying to be quiet, she slides the key into the lock and slowly opens the door before sliding her hand into the house, lightly tapping at the wall until she feels the handle of a baseball bat.  Curling her fingers around it, she pulls it towards her as she uses her hip to open the door.  Lightly dropping her bag on the porch, she chokes up on the bat and then heads towards the glow with the bat at the ready.  Footsteps towards her has Sam jumping out intent on swinging the bat but pulls it up short.

“What the hell Sammi!” exclaims Colton who is holding a bouquet out as Sam lowers the bat.  Breathing heavily, Colton shakes his head.

“Colton!  Y’all scared me half to death,” she responds as she lays the bat against the wall.  “What do you think that I was going to do when I pull up to the house and see lights on when you told me that you weren’t coming back for a few weeks…”  Now that the scare was over, Sam places a hand over her chest as she tries to catch her breath.

Colton smiles and lays the flowers on the nearby table then approaches Sam to put his hands on her waist and pull her into his embrace.  “I wanted it to be a surprise sweetness,” he offers with a crooked grin.  “Guess it was more of a surprise than you wanted.  But I am only here overnight.  I fly out tomorrow evening.  But I knew that I wanted to be with my girl for Valentine’s but shooting schedule is slammed so I talked to the director since my character’s actor needed to quarantine for Covid…again…and he gave me a weekend pass.”

Sam leans into the embrace as her hands move up the chest of Colton to wrap around his neck.  “One night only huh?  We better make the best of it then.”

Colton swoops Sam up and begins to move towards the flickering glow of candlelight that are guiding the way upstairs.  Once into their room, Colton reveals a catered meal set out on the balcony to the left and to the right, candlelight flickers in the ensuite where the scent of rosewater shows a milky white bath with rose petals floating on the top of the water.  “So sweetness…the choice is yours…dinner now or later?” asks Colton as he waggles his eyebrows suggestively.

Sam appears to think about it for a moment before turning to look at the dinner on the balcony and sighs.  “I am starved Camo..would you mind dinner first?” she muses before using a finger to boop her husband on the nose.  He tries to bite her finger that she pulls quickly away with a giggle as he sets her down on her feet.

“You go sit down, I will go and grab the wine I have chillin’,” he offers.  Sam nods and moves to the table to peek at the meal before Colton comes back.  She sits down as Colton returns and begins to pour the wine.  Once finished, he picks up his glass and raises it as he reaches for the hand of Sam who has also picked up her glass.  “Happy Valentine’s Day early sweetness,” he toasts his wife who offers him a smile.

“Happy Valentine’s to you too darlin’.  Love you,” she adds as she raises her own glass.  “This looks good Colton, you must have put a lot of planning into this…” she says as she motions at the meal. 

“You are worth it,” he returns.  Setting his glass down, he motions for Sam to begin eating.  She takes a bite as Colton watches.  Her eyes close with pleasure as the food brings a soft moan.  Colton is about to take his own bite but looks up.  “So sweetness…tell me what have you been doin’ this week since I saw you lost your match with your partner?”

Sam shoots a disappointed look at Colton before swallowing the bite in her mouth.  “Well, I have a match at the supercard on the eighteenth.  I am facing Bea Barnhart for the…” Sam’s voice trails off as she tries to figure out how many times it has been that she has faced Bea.  “It’s a lot of times but each time I have to really be ready for her considering that she could come from anywhere and pull off a win.  So I am spending the next week training.”

Colton nods and then holds up his hand.  “Enough talk about work…let’s focus instead on tonight,” offers Colton which has Sam nodding in agreement.  The scene fades on the two of them holding hands as they once more toast each other.



My Bloody Valentine…this is my third time at this aptly named supercard and I have to tell you that I am feeling pretty good about it.

Seriously, I did an imitation of Mercedes Vargas and I looked back at the tapes for My Bloody Valentine and it is quite interesting.  Historically, My Bloody Valentine seems to be my night to shine or be put in jeopardy for my career. 

The second My Bloody Valentine supercard was where I was chosen to face Mikah for her World Bombshell championship in my first supercard of that name.  Everyone was saying that I was out of my element and that I was definitely in over my head facing such a dominant champion.  I even was doubtful that I would prevail but that night was a night where I began my first Bombshell championship by pulling out the win.   Thinking back, that was a great night.

Then My Bloody Valentine three…my second supercard of that name, I was in a ladder match for the Internet title with oh my gosh, six women and I came this close to having my back broken by Jessie Salco in that ladder match.  That night wasn’t as great but you have to think that when a title is on the line, you want to go all out.

So if you look at it, I am one and one for My Bloody Valentine matches.  Both were title matches but my third Bloody Valentine supercard sees me facing someone that I have faced multiple times before.  However, there is no title on the line…no high stakes at all.  But that doesn’t mean I can relax and underestimate my opponent.  Because that is something that I can’t do considering who it is.

I am facing Bea Barnhart once more.  If you ask me, I don’t know just what prompted this match.  Is it because the fans like seeing me face Bea?  Did she make someone angry at her and so they put her into a match against me who she has yet to beat or have I made someone angry that they have demoted me to facing Bea Barnhart since I can’t seem to pull off a title win anymore.  The questions are endless but I have to say that when it comes to this opponent, I think that I am going to have to prove to who I need to that I am still championship material.

I guess I should address my opponent and let her know just what is going on with me now that I have to face her again.  Bea, in all honesty I have to say that I was disappointed last week when Ben and I lost the match from no fault of our own.  And being disappointed in that, it just makes me want to take my frustration out on someone…anyone.  And you just get to be the one that is going to have to realize that I have a lot of frustration to work out.

I have the draw against Ariana Angelos and HB Carter then the title match loss against Finn Whelan and Kayla Richards.  Given that I have to only tell you one thing Bea…I am going to be very sorry at the end of our match because I will be handing you the next in a series of losses to me.  And when I do beat you and we both know that I will, I will offer you my hand and give you props for stepping into the ring and giving me the match I know you are going to try to give me.

Or maybe, just maybe the fates will align and you might just pull off the upset of your career against me.  Either way, we both know that is going to be the most uphill climb you will need to make at this supercard. 

And I know you are riding a high I am sure with the fact that you pulled off a win at the last show before the supercard.  Speaking of which, congrats to you Bea, you beat a former champion and that is a feather in your cap.  I am sure that gave your confidence that little boost to make you think that y’all will be able to step to me and beat me in the ring.  You can think that, I don’t mind. 

But thinking and doing are two different things and I won’t beat around the bush, y’all are in for the fight of your life at My Bloody Valentine.  I am going to be stepping into the ring with my focus directly on you and when I do that, it means that the cross hairs put a target on your back.  Don’t worry though…Your back will be on the canvas as the referee makes the count that will add another loss in the record books when it comes to you and me Bea.

So Bea…good luck, y’all may need it.
   


6
Climax Control Archives / Dreams and Nightmares
« on: February 02, 2024, 10:44:38 PM »
After talking to Mark Ward and hearing of the match that the two of them would be having in the lead-up Climax Control to My Bloody Valentine, Sam Marlowe smiled at Ben and then the pair headed towards their respective locker rooms.  Softly humming to herself, she moves towards her gear and grabs a bottle of shampoo and a towel to head towards the showers in the back of the room.   

Once there, she reaches for the faucet and turns it to heat as she prepares for the shower.  Stepping under the stream of water, she closes her eyes and lays her head back allowing it to flow down her body.  Her head rises again and her eyes open but remained unfocused as she sighs.  With her thoughts far away, she unthinkingly washes her hair and body.

“I can’t believe her,” she mutters to herself before rinsing her hair then her body.  “I don’t think that she told me the truth.  But damn it, she has to know that she is going to ruin what Colton and I have if she keeps talkin’ to him like I think she is,” adds Sam.

Flashback:

Sam Marlowe paces as she listens to the cell phone .  The look on her face is disbelief and anger as she pulls the phone away and sets it on the table in front of her after hitting the speaker.

“I am askin’ y’all again…what did you say to Colton?” demands Sam as she leans on her hands over the phone. 

“Why would you think that I said anything to Colton?” answers Cyn over the line, sounds of a young child being heard in the background.  Sam can hear the smile in the sound of Cyn’s voice.  “Has he said anything to you?”

Growling softly, Sam runs a hand through her hair and drops her head.  “Camo said nothing to me but I know that you and Monty must have said something to him about Ben and I.  Colton has been distant since New Years when we were back in Houston.  It is like when I mention that Ben and I are teaming up, he just shuts down.  Seems very familiar considering that the same thing happened before with the man I was involved with…”  Sam lets her voice trail off as she hears a choked out curse over the phone before a loud shush.

“Now Sammi…that is so far in the past now and I seriously don’t think that you should be even thinking that considering that ‘gentleman’ is now your brother in law,” offers Cyn which only has Sam rolling her eyes.  “Besides, I think you and Colton are such a cute couple.  I did mention about the time that Ben saved you from Anthrax…and the time Saint Ben saved you at that Bachelorette auction that time…just suggesting that Ben is your ‘Superman’.  If that makes Colton uncomfortable, I definitely will not ever talk about those memories any more.”

“Thanks Cyn, I think that Ben was right   I am done with you and Monty putting ideas in Colton’s head.  I want the two of you to stay out of our lives,” grits out Sam before she slams her finger on the disconnect button of her phone.

Grabbing the towel after turning off the water, Sam wraps it around herself then takes a second on to her hair, squeezing the dampness out of it before picking up the comb she had set on her bag.  Straddling the bench in the room, she slowly pulls the comb through her hair removing the tangles.  She turns to see Pussy Willow standing near the doorway looking at Sam.

“Hey Sam,” offers the interviewer.  “You had the match tonight you know.  All you needed was one more second and it would be you and Ben facing the champions for the mixed tag titles,” she adds as she sits nearby.

Sam laughs slightly before setting aside the comb and standing to grab her clothes.  “Guess I got a scoop then for you…Ben and I are challenging them next Climax Control,” says Sam as she moves behind the open door of the showers. 

Pussy’s eyes widen in surprise.  “Noooo way!” she exclaims.  “How did this happen and more importantly…WHEN!”

From the showers, Sam’s voice sounds a bit hollow.  “Well, Ben and I were talkin’ and he was talkin’ about how he thought he let me down and how we could have won the match faster.  Then Mark Ward came up to us…” says Sam as she pulls on her clothes.  “He said taht pretty much the same as you did…one second more and we would have won the match.  So they decided that it would be him and I getting the shot next week.”

“And the two of you must be so stoked for that match.  You two deserve it you know.  I am honestly surprised that it isn’t you two that are defending the titles,” Pussy says with a nod of her head.  “After all, the two of you have done it all between you two.  This title shot is going to give you two what you should have, a legit tag team title win and run.”

“Whoa…hold on there Pussy,” begins Sam as she walks out of the shower dressed in dark jeans, a white halter and blue knit sweater.  She is still barefooted as she once more sits on the bench.  “You have to remember that Finn Whelan and Kayla Richards are a formidable team and they did beat Limitless when we couldn’t.  So, don’t get ahead of yourself and this title shot.  I know that I am takin’ it as serious as a heart attack.  I need to because this is something that I really need to give Ben the chance at.  After all, this really is the only title left for Ben to wear,” says Sam as she pulls one foot up on the bench, tugs her pantleg upward and then slides a compression sock over the foot.and up her leg before setting her foot back on the floor.

“Sam…oh my god, why are you wearing those?  Are you ok?” asks Pussy as Sam pulls the other leg’s pant leg up. 

“Oh these…yeah, they just help me with the bit of edema that happens after a match,” Sam replies as she prepares the second sock before sliding it on.  “But you need to keep it on the qt…wouldn’t want to give the other bombshells something to use against me now do we?” she jokes which only makes Pussy shake her head and giggle.

“You know that they are going to use this next time any one of them face you right?” counters Pussy.  There might not be anyone here in the room but you know they will somehow have heard you talking about it.”

The pair share a laugh as Sam pulls on a black cowboy boot with silvery thread spelling out her initials.   Stomping that foot down, she grabs the other boot and pulls it on.  She takes a moment to roll her neck and then stands before turning to grab her bag. Suddenly there is a pounding on the locker room door and a voice can be heard from the other side which has both Pussy and Sam smiling.

“Hey Ginge…Pub?” 



I can’t really believe it.  Ben and I stepped in the ring at Climax Control last Sunday and drew with Ariana Angelos and Carter.  A draw would normally lead to another match for contendership but I don’t know if Ben and I had an angel watching over us or not but out of the blue, Mark Ward came to us and gave us the title shot. 

Not that I was surprised or anything…Oh my goodness I thought I could say that with a straight face and all but y’all know that it was a total surprise to me and I think it gave Ben a shot in the confidence that he needed.  I mean I know that after our match against Team Go, it was a little shaky and I don’t blame him either.  I felt like I let him down but I couldn’t let him think it was him.  After all, I am his biggest cheerleader.

It was only a matter of one second and that is the kicker.  We took Team Go to the time limit and forced a draw.  That ain’t anything to sneeze at if you ask me.  Still stings though because we all know that next time I face Ariana, she is going to use that to try to beat me down again.  And I really have to say that I know that no matter what, she is going to use it.  And I am fine with that because she is actually a really good wrestler and so is Carter.  I would be lyin’ if I said they weren’t. 

And I will say that lately, I haven’t really been focused on what I really want here in Sin City Wrestling.  Part of me wanted to make an impact and actually get back into the title picture as a singles wrestler but in all honesty, except for the internet title, there really isn’t anything that I need to prove to anyone. 

I guess I have to say that the only thing that is motivating me lately is the fact that I am teaming with my best friend here in the mixed tag title division.  Do you realize how long it has been since I have wanted to do this on a serious level? I guess you have to go back to when Ben and I made it all the way to the finals of the Blast from the Past in ‘Seventeen’.  But now both of us are on the same side once more after a really long time and now we are getting back into the winning groove that we need to be in this division.

Before you go ahead and talk about the fact that we haven’t been winningI am going to go ahead and stop you right there.  I know we haven’t technically won, we are getting closer and closer to turning that around and putting our names on the titles that we are getting the shot at this coming Climax Control

I am not taking anything away from the champions at all.  They are a hill we need to climb to etch our names on the titles but seriously…the team of Finn and Kayla is a hill that Ben and I are willing to die on when it comes to fighting for those titles.  And that ain’t a threat…it is more of a promise that I am making to Ben.

So Kayla, I am not trying to step up to you disrespectfully.  I recognize that you and Finn are pretty dang good and this will be a hard challenge for Ben and I.  and I know that Ben is taking this seriously considering that Finn is in line to challenge for the heavyweight title at the supercard.  And I am sure given that you and him seem to be in the same situation that everyone seems to think about Ben and I, it must mean that you don’t want to linger in the tag title division much longer if you have the chance to put it out there and challenge for a singles title.  And I would completely say that I could see you challenging for the Internet again or maybe even the World Bombshell title. 

Either way, it will be after you and I step in the ring.  If you win, congratulations to you.  But if Ben and I happen to come out on top and win the titles then I expect you put your name right up there to face whoever the Bombshell World champion is.  I know I would be an interesting next step for you when I am the mixed tag title holder after this Sunday.  However, let’s not get ahead of ourselves…we still have to step into the ring.

Don’t we?
   




The boardroom at Marlowe Industries is filled with a large table of wood and resin.  Comfortable chairs surround it, occupied with members of the corporate board members.  At one end of the table, three chairs are empty as the door opens and Philip Marlowe walks in dressed in a dark suit with a white button down shirt and a cartoon tie.  Following behind him, Montgomery Christopher saunters in.  Philip moves to the head of the table and Monty sits himself at Philip’s left hand.

The meeting is about to start as the door blows open to reveal a late attendee.  Dressed in a dark skirt, red blouse and a grey blazer, Sam Marlowe offers an apologetic smile at the board members who have turned to see who was late.  Closing the door, she moves towards the right hand of her father and sits down after offering him a kiss on the cheek.

“Morning Daddy, sorry I am late,” offers Sam as she pulls a smart notepad out of the briefcase she had set beside her.  Opening it, she takes the pen and writes down the date.  She looks up and offers the board her attention.

Philip smiles at Sam then turns to the  rest of the board before he begins to speak.  “I called everyone here today because we have some information to discuss.  I have the numbers from the last quarter and I have to say that we are in a good position with profits.  I have to say that adding Sam and Monty to the team at the Board level was a good idea. Monty has increased our sales for sure and well, Sammi is going to be taking over this one day with her sister…Not for a long time though!” exclaims Philip which only makes the board laugh a bit.

Monty tugs at his tie and smiles as he puts a hand on the table, close to the left hand of Philip Marlowe almost as if to pat it patronizingly.  “Thank you, Phil, it is an honor to be helping you make this company more profitable.  Cyn would be here but with her being more of an at-home mother…” offers Monty with a condescending smile, “it is only natural that Imake sure her interests are served.  So as Philip was saying, this quarter I…”

Sam looks across the table at Monty as he boasts about all that he had done then turns to look at her father who shakes his head slightly to stop her from saying anything.  She nods in understanding and keeps her mouth shut as Monty continues to talk. 

An hour later, Sam is packing up her notebook and pen while the rest of the board chats at the other end of the room.  Monty saunters over with a smirk from behind her and he leans one hand on the table beside her. 

“Look at you Sammi, looking quite professional,” he sneers as he takes in her outfit.  “It isn’t something I have seen you wear often given that you are a girl who prefers her comforts.  Or wearing very little in the ring.  By the way, how is that going for you?”

Sam doesn’t look at him as she shrugs.  “It’s going okay I guess you could say,” she replies.

“What, you and your Ben still teaming up?” he asks while watching as the rest of the board leave the room.

“He’s not MY Ben Monty,” says Sam angrily.  “We are friends and we are a team but that is it.  So it wasn’t only Cyn that was saying anything about us…You were too huh?”  She turns to find that Monty had moved closer and was inhaling the scent of her perfume with a curl of his lips at the pleasure it is giving him.  Sam backs away from him as he begins to stalk towards her.

“I ain’t said nothing about your precious friend Ben to your husband Sam,” says Monty as he backs her against a wall.  “I have to admit that I am a little jealous of your Colton and Ben.  Do you realize I had you first and if you hadn’t been such close friends with Ben I would be your husband right now?”

“Oh really?  You think that Cyn would have allowed that?” counters Sam as she tries to move around Monty but he leans in, one hand resting on the wall to prevent her movements.  “You know she would have had you no matter what was going on.  And trust me, you fell for it.”

“If you hadn’t been such a goodie goodie, I wouldn’t have had to get it from your sister.  But that can be changed you know…one word from you and I would leave her high and dry,” offers Monty as he leans in even closer, his voice lowering as he speaks into the ear of Sam.

“There is a little problem, I am married to Colton,” responds Sam as she puts her hands against the chest of Monty to attempt to push him away.  He chuckles as he once more inhales against the soft curls of Sam’s hair.

“Oh come on Sam, you know you would enjoy being with me,” he offers before pressing against her.

Sam panics slightly as she pushes once more.  “Get off me Monty, you are my sister’s husband,” she hisses. He leans in harder and Sam is forced back against the wall.  She looks over the shoulder of Monty to see if there is anyone who could come and help.  Seeing no one, she turns her eyes to see Monty moving in to kiss her.  She turns her head slightly enough to avoid the kiss and then grabbing the lapels of Monty’s jacket, she sends him stumbling back and coughing at the vicious knee she used to drive him away. 

Grabbing her briefcase, she moves to glare at Monty and speaks slowly through her teeth.  “Don’t you EVER touch me again.  If you do, I won’t hesitate to make you regret it!” Sam threatens before turning angrily and heading to the door.  She exits without looking back at the man who is cursing under his breath and making a promise to get her back in revenge for denying him.

Straightening up, Monty adjusts himself and then plasters a cold smile on his lips as he walks to the door and leaves the room.



Wow, what a week I have had and it is leading up to the best part of it which will be happening on Sunday.     Because Sunday is when I step into the ring with someone that I have respect for, actually three people that I have respect for.

First is Finn Whelan.  What can I say about him that hasn’t been said by everyone else?  This is a man who definitely would be someone who could be on top of the superstars’ division and just might be at the supercard.  He has proven himself time and again, has won titles, and right now is dominating in the mixed tag division. I will admit that I can’t speak from experience because we all know that as a bombshell, I would never face him one on one.  But speaking as a fan, I do have to say that I have watched him and he is someone who is not to be underestimated because when you do that, he will make you regret it. 

That is why I am so glad that I am coming into the match with a partner that I have faith in to be the match to Finn Whelan and that is my bestie Ben Jordan.  When I tell you that I have faith, it is because he is a man who has also won titles and he is a man that most people know can come out of anywhere and take the win whenever he wants.  Out of the ring, Ben is my best friend and I will admit that the prat makes me laugh with his antics and when I hear him call me Ginge I know something is going to happen and it is going to be a laugh and a half.  In the ring, however, there is no one else that I would want as a partner.  He and I worked well together in the Blast from the Past and we are getting back into that team again.  So we have been a bit rusty but that hasn’t stopped us from fighting for the mixed tag titles.

So I have talked about the superstar half of this match and now let me direct my attention to the final person that I have respect for in this match.  The Dream Killer Kayla Richards.

I am sure that she has probably talked about me to no end.  About how I am such a famous title holder, a hall of famer and a strong competitor.  And I am also sure that she has done the same as everyone else and talked about how I am no longer the bombshell face of the company.  Like I haven’t heard it all before.  Well what can I say?  Lately I haven’t really given anyone anything to cheer about.

That could change this Sunday when I step in the ring.  Stepping into the ring with Kayla Richards, she will talk about killing my dreams of winning those titles that she is one half of the champions that hold them.  I don’t dream of winning the titles so she has no dreams to really kill when it comes to this match.  Oh she will think she does, because it is a dream to hold the titles with my bestie but it is a dream that she won’t be able to kill because it is going to be a dream realized in the ring.  Between you and me Kayla, I know just what I am going to do in the ring on Sunday.  And as much as Kayla is ready for it, so am I.

Just think though…if Ben and I beat you and Finn, no skin off Finn’s waist because he very well could be winning the Heavyweight title but where will that leave you Kayla?  Just another bombshell without a title like I have been lately.  Or it could open up opportunities for you when it comes to single titles.  Imagine…you call yourself the Dream Killer, maybe I should be called the Dream Granter because when I beat you, you can start a new dream of singles gold. 

Either way, we have to wait until Sunday before we find out whether or not you kill the dream of Ben and I wearing and sharing those titles or I grant you the opportunity to dream of singles glory.  Only a few more sleeps until the match Kayla and Ben and I possibly winning the mixed tag titles.  After all, a girl can dream…Can’t she?
   



7
A computer screen can be seen and beside it, an iced coffee sweats leaving a ring of liquid on the table.  Across from it, a familiar redhead is seen, her hair pulled up in a pair of pig tails that curls around her shoulders, dressed in a pair of dark leggings, slouch socks and a homemade scw crop top over a black halter.  It is still in the room with the only sound being the crackle of the fireplace nearby.

“I wonder when he is going to start this stream he was talkin about,” mutters Sam as she reaches over to turn on the computer.  The screen lights up showing a Sam Marlowe fan art image. Leaning towards the screen, Sam’s fingers dance over the keyboard and a webpage shows up with a chat.  It is very static with the chat scrolling with some comments from fans wondering when the stream will start. 

Sam sits back pulling the glass of iced coffee with her.  Sipping it, she hears a face time tone of an incoming call. Reaching over, she taps the answer button and Colton Myers appears with a smile for Sam.  “Hey beautiful, what are you doing?” he asks as he leans his chin on his hand.

“Darlin’ I am just watching something online today.  Ben asked me to just tune into his live ask him anything session he booked for today.  He wants my opinion on his reintroduction.  If you ask me, everyone knows him anyways.  But I want to support him with this so I am ready to watch it and let him know how it went,” offers Sam with a quick eye roll which means that she misses the look on the face of Colton who mutters ‘I see.’

Sam offers Colton a smile herself as she leans forward.  “What about you darlin’?  I miss you.”

“You know that this movie is going to be a few more months that I have to be here but I wish you could join me out here,” Colton says.  “Getting to do the stunts for this guy is definitely fun but I miss you too sweetness.  Listen, why don’t you make plans to join me this weekend?

Sam’s smile fades slightly as a hurt look comes over her face.  “Oh goodness, I wish I could but this week I am scheduled to be at Climax Control for a match,” says Sam. 

“Oh…who are you facing?  Anyone I know?” asks Colton.

“Yeah, Ariana Angelos is who I have to face in this match,” begins Sam.  She takes a moment to glance at the screen to the left of the open chat window and continues.  “It’s a mixed tag match with Ben as my partner.  We are facing Team Go.  I am hearing that it could mean that if Ben and I win, we will be able to challenge for the mixed tag belts.  And I just can’t let Ben down this time because he and I are working to win the titles so I have to be on my game this weekend but maybe after Sunday I could come out to the set.  I could ask for the week off and we can make a weekend of it next weekend.”

“I wish I could darlin’,” says Colton with a tone of disappointment.  “We are shooting out in the field next weekend so I won’t be anywhere you could be.  Maybe you just focus on your match with Ben…”

Sam’s eyebrow raises slowly as the comment makes her question what he had said.  “What are you talking about Camo?  Ben’s just a friend and there is nothing there.  Wait a minute…are you jealous of Ben?” demands Sam as she turns to the facetime window.  “You shouldn’t be darlin’.   Why are you acting this way?”

“No reason Sammi…forget I even brought it up,” answers Colton who looks to the side as if someone had called him.  “I gotta go, they need me for a stunt.  I’ll give you a call tonight sweetness,” he says before his hand moves across the screen and sends the view to black.  “Wonder what has him in a tizzy,” mutters Sam as she sees that Ben has started his ask me anything.

Sam sits back, sipping at the iced coffee and listens like a silent observer to the chat with a non recognized name to be anonymous.  She laughs at some of the questions as she sips at the coffee.  Suddenly Sam can hear Ben mention her name, reading a question about if there is something romantic between them.  Sam sits up with a spit take that sends liquid onto the screen with a splash.  Sam scrambles to pull off the tee and to wipe at the screen.

“Oh my goodness…it is a good thing that I am hidden on here…” she mutters as she listens to the response from her friend.   She stops suddenly when he mentions her sister the dragon.  “Cyn…wait a minute…what does she have to do wi…” Sam begins only to have her eyes widen as she takes in the blacked facetime window.  “Son of a bi..” escapes the lips of Sam as she shakes her head.  “Cyn better have an explanation for Ben’s comment.  And is that the reason Colton gets to angry when I talk about Ben,” adds Sam to herself.  Not waiting for the rest of the stream, Sam gets off the couch and leaves the room with the stream still playing.   

Picking up her phone, Sam furiously begins to tap on the glass and then brings the phone to her ear.  After a moment, there is an answer and Sam’s voice can be heard talking angrily.

“Cyn, what in hellfire did you say to Colton about Ben and I?” Sam demands as she angrily begins pacing she listens to the muffled response of a woman’s tone voice can be heard    “I know you must have said something to make Colton so defensive and angry when I mention my friend’s name…YES, Ben is my friend and I know you must be twisting the situation for Colton.”

Nothing else is heard as Sam listens to the answer as the scene fades out.



Once again, Sam Marlowe is stepping into the ring at SCW..  New year, new challenges, same old sad verbal beat down,.  Y’all make me wonder if everyone is using the same talkin’ points when it comes to cutting promos against me.  Wash rinse repeat is a hair shampoo commercial y’all, not a great recipe for cutting a wrestling promo.

I get it I really do.  Wanting to ride high on a win over lil ole me.  Bravo, you beat me.  A lot of bombshells have beaten me.  And I have beaten a lot of bombshells.  Like did I ever tell you about my very first match in SCW…or my first title win?  Yeah I probably have because I tended to do the exact same thing that everyone else talks about.   That changes here and now.

This week I am stepping into the ring for the first time in twenty twenty four and believe it or not, it is taggin’ with my best friend Ben Jordan against the team of HB Carter and Ariana Angelos.  A team that if you ask me is one to watch since both of them have proven time and again that they are the threats that have what it takes to actually make it in the mixed tag division.  The team that if I were asked I would have said that they would have been a shoe-in for the mixed tag titles.  And I don’t know why they haven’t gotten there yet however, seems that they went their separate ways to singles glory.

Then there is me and Ben.  My best friend has a very storied history and a well documented championship record that would make anyone a hall of famer but Ben ain’t like that.   Did you know that he has pretty much done it all and has nothing left to prove really.  Well that is except for one title that he would need to complete his collection…the mixed tag match.  However, that is HB Carter’s issue to deal with.  And I don’t envy him that issue.

Because when it comes to challenge, my issue will be getting past Ariana Angelos in this match.  And I have heard that little promo she cut against me.  And I have to applaud her for it.  Reminding me that I lost to her in the Blast from the Past tournament last year like I forgot.  Thank you  Ariana…I don’t know what I would do without you being so helpful.  Next thing I wonder though is are  you going to be taking over for Mercedes Vargas with all this historical record keeping or do you just like touting your wins?   

I know that I have a big hill to climb because you do hold that win over me.  And I will admit this much…you are champion material considering that have held the Bombshell Roulette title and the Bombshell Internet title.  And had strong runs with those titles.  How can I ever compete with that?

Oh yeah…I have won the Bombshell Roulette title too…only difference is that I have won it four times to your one time.  And trust me, I can almost see the thought processes in your mind…winning it four times means that you lost it three times.  Yes I have but then I cam back better each time.  Oh and the Bombshell Internet title…yes, you have won that title…TWICE…and I haven’t.  What can I say to that…you are better than I am with that title.  Only real thing that I can counter that is the fact that I have won the Bombshell world title…TWICE. 

So this week we step into the ring in a mixed tag match and if I am honest, this could be a really interesting match because both you and Carter and Ben and I have things to prove.  You proving that you still have what you got going on with your best friend in the ring.  The fact that you and Carter are still on the same wavelength when it comes to mixed tag matches.  Ben doesn’t have much to prove to anyone in my opinion but I do have something to prove to him and you and everyone in SCW.

Sam Marlowe had decided that this is a new year and that I ain’t going to settle for second best anymore.  Yeah I have lost, I have won.  But that is all in the past and the past don’t matter anymore.  I think that I want to start a new record from right now.  I am going to put my mind to my very next match and not worry down the road or what happened in the past. 

First match of the year for me and it is a mixed tag teammatch with Ben Jordan, my bestie.  And between the two of us, I am more than sure there might just be title contendership with this match.  Think about it, Finn Whelan who beat Carter last week and his partner facing you and Carter.  Wow, wouldn’t that just be a mismatch given that you two have been more focused on singles titles whereas Ben and I have been more focused on the mixed titles.  So my advice to you is try to be ready to face two veterans who have nothing to prove but everything to gain with a win this week on Climax Control.

Ariana, I guess that all I have to say is I am so sorry when it comes to the match this week because I am coming to win and that will mean that you are going to lose…

See you Sunday.
   



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Climax Control Archives / And it starts...
« on: November 17, 2023, 11:48:35 PM »
Houston Texas:  Oct 31, 2023  Happy Birthday to Sam

A gentleman can be seen leaning against the back of a wingbacked chair containing a redhead who is seen smiling but that smile doesn’t reach her eyes.  Both are dressed in the style of gangsters from the twenties.  The man brings a cut crystal glass to his lips allowing the golden liquid inside of it to burn against his tongue as he sips from the glass.  The redhead glares across the room at a pair of people who can be seen talking to an older man who is smiling broadly at the pair. 

“I know it is her birthday but I just wish that it wasn’t so happy,” mutters the redhead on the chair.  “Monty, why are we even having this party for her?”

“Cyn, Sam’s birthday is important to your father,” states Monty as once more he sips at the bourbon in his glass and winces at its bite.  “Besides, what could we do to her at her own party with your father and her husband both here for her?”

Cyn takes in the smiling Colton who has his arm linked with Sam’s as the pair talk to her father.  A slow evil grin begins to pass across her face as she turns to look at her own husband.  “I wonder what would happen if poor Samantha wasn’t so happily married?”  Winking at Monty, Cyn gets an innocent look on her face as she slowly rises and begins to walk toward the trio of her sister, father, and Colton.  Monty trails along behind.

Reaching the three people, Cyn links her arm with her father.  “Daddy, I was wondering if you would come with me…the boys are asking for you to come and wish them goodnight,” coaxes Cyn with an apologetic look at Sam.  “If you don’t mind that is…Daddy.”

Philip nods at Cyn and leans towards Sam who is dressed in a cheerleader outfit.  “Happy birthday Princess.  I will be back soon,” he adds before he is led away by Cyn who nudges Monty before they leave.

Monty nods slowly as he smiles at Sam and Colton, his eyes taking in the bare skin and figure-hugging outfit on Sam.  Colton in a leather greaser costume watches carefully as Monty is staring at Sam. 

“Happy birthday Sam,” offers Monty with a slight rise of his glass.  “You are looking quite happy here tonight considering what happened a couple of days ago,” says Monty.

Sam’s face falls slightly as she takes a deep breath and shrugs.  “I guess I was a bit off my game on Sunday,” she replies as she leans against the arm of Colton.  “But you know me, I bounce right back.”

Colton nods.  “I was there and she definitely is going to bounce back for sure.  She’s been training a lot to get right back into championship shape.”  Sam offers him a slight hug on his arm and a smile. 

“That is great to hear Sam,” answers Monty as he looks down into the glass in his hand.  “Still close with your…friend Ben Jordan?” he asks before sipping once more at the bourbon, his eyes trained on Colton as a bit of a grimace crosses his face fleetingly.  Monty smiles into his drink as Sam misses the look but chuckles at the insinuation.

“Ben and I are great friends, Monty, you know that.  And he is my partner in the mixed tag division,” Sam says as she is offered a glass of wine that she takes.  “Besides why are you asking about Ben?  He’s in London now.”

“No reason Sam,” says Monty.  “I was just remembering when you and I were together, the two of you were close.  And with him married, I was surprised that the two of you were able to keep it only friends.  And now with him divorced…”

The innuendo hangs in the air which makes Sam frown and is about to say something when they are joined by Cyn once more.  She tucks her arm through the other arm of Colton as she tsks at Monty.  “Monty, come on now…Sam is happily married to Colton here.  I don’t think that he would even believe that Sam and Ben would be anything more than friends.”

“Nah, I know Ben and Sam wouldn’t do anything like that,” affirms Colton with a smile down at Sam.  Leaning in, he plants a kiss on her forehead as the sound of Blame it on the boom boom can be heard faintly.  Sam reaches down to the small handbag on her wrist and brings up a cell phone that has a picture of Ben Jordan that appears.

“Excuse me, I have to take this Camo…I will be right back,” says Sam apologetically as she backs away from the trio, brings the phone up to her ear, and walks off.  Cyn looks up at Colton and sighs.  “It is always like this isn’t it?  Ben Jordan calls and Sam rushes to talk to him and leaves you here with me and Monty.”

Colton watches as his wife walks away smiling, her southern-accented voice laughing as she responds to the call.  Monty nods at Cyn who leans closer to Colton.  Monty looks at his glass and then drains the liquid before he holds up the empty glass.  “Excuse me, I need a refill,” he says before heading towards the bar that is set up across the room.  Cyn and Colton both nod as Cyn begins to lead Colton away.  Monty stops and then detours to keep Sam in view.

As Cyn leads Colton away, she begins to speak once more.  “I am so very glad that you are so understanding when it comes to the friendship that Sam and that Brit have.  I know that back when he was married, Sam did have such a crush on him after all.  It is almost like she was desperate to make him see that by making him jealous of Monty and this psycho wrestler Anaphylaxis or Anthrax or some such nonsense.  I am sure you are also a victim of her need to get Ben’s attention.”

Colton gives Cyn an angered look.  “Are y’all saying that I ain’t nothing but some kind of replacement?  Sammi ain’t like that Cyn.  She and I are very in love and are committed to this marriage,” states Colton angrily.

“Bless your heart,” says Cyn with a soft tap on the arm of Colton.  “I am not saying that she doesn’t love you but honestly, what happens when Ben Jordan calls or appears?”  Cyn looks through her lashes at Colton who has turned to see if he can spy Sam.  Cyn waves her hand to dismiss the question as she shakes her head.  “Just forget we were even talking about it.  The two of you look very happy together.   I am sure that if she saw us speaking, she would be right over here wanting to take you home.  So while I have your undivided attention, let’s talk about something else…like do you have any plans coming up soon?”

Cyn leads Colton further into the room as Monty is seen stalking Sam who is speaking to Ben Jordan on speakerphone.

“Happy birthday Ginge,” says the Cockney King on Whatsapp.  “Bear wants to know if you’re havin’ a banger of a birthday.”

“Tell Bear that I am and thank you for me Prat,” answers Sam.  “Wish you two could have made it Stateside for my party though.  Colton and I would have loved to have you here.”

“He said to tell you that he couldn’t find a costume in time.  But he says the next time we are across the pond he’ll be bringing the birthday gift he got you,” teases Ben.

“OOOO what did he get me?” demands Sam with a giggle. 

“What he gets everyone…bacon of course,” states Ben with a serious look on his face that he can only hold for a moment as Bear can be heard to bark.  “Shush you…she believes that you got her bacon.  What do you mean you ate it?”  Ben spares a glance at the screen, his eyes wide as if he can’t believe what Bear had said. 

Giggling more, Sam shakes her head.  “I bet he wasn’t the only one,” offers Sam.

Ben has the grace to look guilty before he wags a finger at Sam through the screen.  “I resemble that remark there Ginge.  Now look what you did Bear, we’ll have to get her something else for her gift when we go back to America.”

“That’s okay Ben, you guys don’t have to buy me anything.  Besides, I think that now that I am so old, I am going to stop celebrating my birthday with gifts.  Jamie and the kids at Oasis got me some tee shirts and a gift card for Build a Bear,” says Sam.  Looking over her shoulder, she sees Monty watching her and her smile fades.  “Ben, I am sorry but I am going to have to say bye since I am supposed to be the guest of honor tonight.  We’ll talk soon, ok?”

Ben sees the smile fade on Sam’s face and raises an eyebrow but says nothing but happy birthday again then bye as Sam presses the disconnect on the call.  Tucking the phone back into the wrist bag, she gives Monty a look.

“Can I help you, Monty?” Sam asks.

“Not at all Sammi,” says Monty as he offers his arm to Sam who looks at it and then back up at Monty.  “I figured that I would come and get you while Cyn is keeping your husband company at your party for you.  I wonder if I should be jealous or something.”

Sam gets a look of worry on her face as she turns and heads into the room where the party is going on and makes her way towards Colton whose face seems to be set in a frown.  Sam rushes across the room and slides her arm through his.

“Darlin’ would you be a dear and help me find Daddy,” asks Sam with a smile for Colton.  “I think I am all partied out and want to go home.”

Cyn smirks as she is joined by Monty who puts an arm around the waist of Cyn.  “I hope it isn’t because Colton and I have been chatting or anything like that?”

Sam spares Cyn a glance but then once more turns her gaze to Colton.  “Why ever would you think it would be because of you Cyn?  Maybe it is the fact that I want to be alone with my husband to complete the celebration of my birthday.  So Camo…ready to go home?”

Colton nods slowly, his eyes narrowing slightly at Cyn who has an ‘I told you so’ look on her face.  Sam guides Colton out of the room looking for her father as Cyn and Monty share a conspiratorial glance and toast each other as the scene fades out.   



Vegas, Nov 17, 2023:  Short and sweet advice from a mentor

The Staggs Dungeon looks almost empty as a redhead and another woman begin to circle in the middle of the ring.  Samantha Marlowe lunges towards the woman who ducks under the clutch and locks in a belly to back suplex hold on Sam that she tries to block but can’t as she is launched over the head of Vixen Staggs who rolls over and kips to her feet while Sam grabs at her head in pain.

“You are still to impatient Sam,” says Vixen as she reaches down to help Sam to her feet.  Marlowe grabs the offered hand and rises as she rubs at the back of her neck.  “You need to slow it down, be strategic.  I have seen your last few matches and I honestly have to agree with most of the reviews and scouting that the smarks are putting out there.  What happened to you huh?”

Sam hangs her head and mumbles, ‘not you too’ which only has Vixen crossing her arms and tilting her head in wonder.  A cough from the French Canadian has Sam looking up.  “I know I ain’t the same Sam that I used to be, you know, the winning one,” jokes Sam as she moves to the ropes and leans against them. “As for what has happened to me…I got rusty.  I have taken to just setting back and letting things happen and not meeting things head on in the ring.  I mean I do try…”

“Yes, you are very trying at times,” snorts Vixen which earns a glare from Sam.  “You have to realize that you need to not get in your own head.  Quit relying on your past and who you were.  You need to get out there and you need to reinvent yourself.  Get back to the confident bombshell you used to be.”

“And how do you expect me to do that?” demands Sam with her arms akimbo.  “Every person I face pigeonholes me into the loser that I am.  I am sure they would consider me a has been except for the fact that I have won so many titles before.  Maybe I peaked too early?”

“Maybe you hit a downward spiral of your own making that is creating that roadblock to winning!” exclaims Vixen as she motions for Sam to come to the middle of the ring.  Pushing away from the ropes, Sam approaches Vixen who holds out a hand to Sam who reaches for it only to be surprised by Vixen who twists the wrist of Sam into an armbar.  “You are too much of a babyface that you let yourself be pulled in.  Seriously Sam, you have to not trust that easily anymore.  Being a face doesn’t mean you have to be easy; it just means you have to think differently.”  Vixen emphasizes the comment by tapping at her temple.   

Shaking out her arm, Sam gives Vixen a confused look.  “Think differently?  How so?”

“I would say start to be more heelish but I know that isn’t you.  So maybe what you have to do is be like whoever you are facing in the match.  Maybe then you will see what is coming and plan against it.  You have to do something different,” says Vixen as she motions for Sam to attack again. 

Sam looks at Vixen and moves closer with her hands held up in surrender.  “I get it Vix, I really do.  Think like your opponent…”

Quickly, Sam throws herself forward and into a handstand that catches Vixen off guard with a handstand calf kick that takes her to the mat.  Sam straightens back to her feet as Vixen sits up on the canvas with her elbows on her knees and holding her head.  “Is that what you mean?”

“Yeah yeah, that is what I mean Sam,” offers Vixen after looking up at the redhead.  Rising to her feet, Vixen motions at Sam.  “Now let’s try that again.”

The scene fades out on Sam and Vixen locking up once more with Sam gaining the advantage of locking on a headlock on Vixen.



Y’all know the saying don’t you?  When someone shows you who they are believe them by Maya Angelou?  Lately, I have been showing people that I haven’t had my head in the game for a while now and everyone has rightly believed that I am nothing but a loser.  Everyone that is except one or two people.

Now I was booked this week in what most could claim is a rematch that maybe Ben and I deserved to get because of the fact that it was such a close match the last time.  But this time it will not be seen as a close match by our opponents or Ben and I ourselves.  I am not coming for a title, I am looking for redemption

Limitless…the last time we were in the ring with you, you two were champions, and rightly so.  Heck, you deserved those titles because you were that good.  And I knew that we needed to bring our best when facing you for the titles and Ben and I came up just a wee little bit short in that match.  I came up a little bit short in that match if I am honest. 

After that, I felt that I let Ben and the fans down.  But I realized another thing, I let myself down.  I believed the hype of you two because of the gold that was around your waist at the time.  Oh, I had a healthy respect for what you were capable of and still are capable of.  You are young and you are driven and you know what it is like to be champions.  But so have Ben and I…And I forgot that and thus, let myself down.   

Before I go any further, I received some good advice and that was to put myself in my opponent’s shoes in preparation for this match.  So, I have to wonder if I put myself in Eiley’s shoes, just what would she say about this match?

I am sure she would start out by saying that I should go ahead and talk about how I beat Mikah and took her title.  My response to that would be yeah I did…but that is in the past.  Then she would probably start talking about how I would consider her to be Mikah two dot oh.  And in truth, a lot of people see her as such because if you close your eyes, the way she talks sounds so much like how Mikah talks, it is uncanny. 

That is why now I can’t go into matches like this with my eyes closed because Eiley isn’t Mikah two dot oh.  Eiley is her own woman who has held a title.  I can’t doubt her abilities at all.  She can wrestle with the best of them and she has won a majority of her matches.  She is a hall of famer in the making.  I have no doubt that she is destined for great things here in SCW.  Teaming with Oliver Zahn, was sheer genius as well.  He too is another one who has a lot of talent and between the two of you, it is going to be a really interesting match-up for Ben and I. 

But you know…I think there is probably going to be some trash-talking from Eiley telling Ben that he has a loser for a partner.  I know she did that the last time we faced Limitless.  The difference this time is that I am not going to be losing the match for us, on the contrary, I have a renewed sense of wanting to win.  I have decided Eiley that you may be Limitless…but I am going to be unlimited when it comes to this match.  And being unlimited means that I won’t hold back.  Being unlimited will be me hitting all the right moves at all the right times.   From the mat, from the top rope, from anywhere in that arena, I am not going to limit myself at all.  I will leave it all in the ring and when I do, it will be because I have let go of any limits I have and brought the fight to you.   

I guess you could say Eiley that when it comes to this match, stepping into the ring with you isn’t going to do anything to make me lose, no, it is going to inspire me that I am facing someone young and talented and championship material and I am going to prove to you that to underestimate me, which I am sure that you are going to do, will be the last thing you should be doing when it comes to this match at Climax Control.   

And just think, there isn’t going to be a title on the line this time.  No, this time it is just for pride and bragging rights.  This time it is just y’all facing Ben and I and when the dust settles and the bell rings…we will have found the limits of Limitless and there will be nothing to say about it.  Except that Ben and I got our redemption in this match.

See y’all Sunday. 
   



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Supercard Archives / Re: MERCEDES VARGAS v SAMANTHA MARLOWE
« on: October 20, 2023, 11:39:12 PM »
Well here we go once again Mercedes.  It hasn’t been a very long time since the pair of us were in the same ring and I am suffering from a severe sense of déjà vu.  Can you believe it, High Stakes is here and who is my opponent for this event? 

None other than my arch nemesis and perennial rival Mercedes Vargas. 

I don’t know if I am happy that once more we get to face each other or if I am feeling bored by the fact that once again it is you and me.  I mean how many times will we face off against each other?  How many times will you talk about how you know me well and there will be no surprise and that you will be beating me in the middle of the ring.

I know you have probably done your match tale of the tape and history of our meetings.  I have been rather busy so I don’t know if you did or not but let me just say that I am honored to be facing you.  After all, this is the biggest event of SCW’s year and actually it is so close to my birthday too.
Wow, maybe that is why you are my opponent.  An early birthday present to me facing someone that I can honestly say I have a lot of respect for.  We have swapped titles back and forth quite a few times.  We have had matches that have main evented Climax Control and we have opened shows too.

Do you think that maybe this match at High Stakes is just a match of two veterans that have complete respect for each other.  Leave it all in the ring and when the match is over, be able to shake hands and move on with no recriminations and no regrets.  I am willing to do that, are you?
   



Sam Marlowe can be seen sitting outside of her house in the backyard with her feet up as she has an open book on her chest while she is seen holding her cell phone up to show her trying to connect to someone.

“Pick up the call Ben,” she mumbles as the call goes to voicemail.  Hanging it up, she puts the phone down and picks up her book in an attempt to distract herself.  She reads the book but spares a few glances at the phone.

“I am not going to call him again…” she muses as she tries to focus on the book words. 

The phone rings and Sam drops the book to quickly pick it up.  She looks at the caller ID and sighs with a smile.  She presses the button and brings the phone to her ear.

“Hello darlin’,” she says as she looks over towards the house.  “How are you and Daddy?  And Cyn?” 
Sam listens intently to the voice on the other end, her eyes glazing over as her mother talks.   She nods as she responds.

“We are all good out here in Vegas and yes, Ben is good too.  He’s coming into Vegas for the supercard,” she says only to hear her mother call out over the phone about how she is going to be coming to Vegas for the show.  “I am sure that Ben will be excited to see you Moms,” answers Sam with a look of disbelief.   

A beep is heard by Sam and she pulls away the phone to see a second call coming in.  Putting the phone to her ear again, she speaks softly.  "Moms, I have another call coming in.  I will talk to you this weekend when you and Daddy are in Vegas ok?"

Listening to her mother's reply, Sam smiles, nods and says goodbye before clicking to the second call.  "It's about time Prat.  I have been trying to call you since yesterday but you haven't been answering.  What the heck?"

Sam pushes the speaker button and a familiar cockney accent can be heard.

"Hullo to you too Ginge," says Ben.  "I have been bit busy with Football Manager that dropped this week.  What did you give me a bell for?"

"I wanted to know when you would be coming for High Stakes so I could make arrangements to pick you up at the airport," she responds.  "Friends and all that jazz."

Ben can be heard to laugh then reply that he is arriving on Saturday and that he will text her when he gets in.  The pair continue to talk as the scene goes to black.


10

The sounds of bodies hitting canvas can be heard as a redhead walks into the midst of people training, lifting weights or just working out on the machines.  Dressed in a pair of tights that outline her legs and a knotted tee with her hair pulled back in a long ponytail that curls against her shoulder, Sam Marlowe moves towards a bench in front of a mirror where she sets a towel and bottle of water down.      Rolling her neck, she reaches down and pulls out a pair of earbuds that she sets in her ears.  Tucked into the sleeve of the tee, a smartphone is taken out on which Sam presses her fingerprint to open the screen and opens her music app.  Pressing play, she smiles at the song that begins to play.  Turning back to the mirror, Sam begins to stretch out by raising her arms over her head.  Unbeknownst to Sam, she attracts attention from people in the gym and the whispers are ignored by the redhead who softly begins to sing along with the music that she only can hear. 

After a rather long time of stretching, Sam moves towards a heavy bag that is still slightly swinging from the last user.  Sam puts her hand up and stops the swing.  She reaches behind her back and pulls a pair of gloves from her tights band and slides them over her fingers.  Leaning into the bag, she can be seen mouthing something before backing away and slamming a fist into the canvas.  Finding her rhythm, she levels strikes and kicks against the bag, humming with each song that plays.   The build-up of sweat plasters the short baby hairs to her forehead.  Suddenly, the music stops as a friendly face appears beside Sam.

“Hey Sammi, how have you been?” asks Pussy Willow who has appeared in the gym dressed for exercising.  “I didn’t know that you would be here in Reno.  Not that I am complaining or anything but I thought that you were going to be back home.  And I didn’t think that you were wrestling this week.”

Sam reaches up to her ears to pull the earbuds out but had forgotten the gloves on her hands and then with a sigh of self depreciating laughter.  Removing the gloves, she pulls the earbuds away.  “Hi Puss, I’m sorry.  What did you say?” Sam says with her eyebrows meeting over a confused look.

“I said that I thought you weren’t wrestling this week,” answers Pussy. 

“I wasn’t really supposed to be but I got a call from Mr. Underwood and he inserted me into the battle royal.  At first, I thought he was joking but then when it happened, I thought I better get some training in.  So here I am in the match,” offers Sam as she reaches for the towel to wipe it across her neck.  “From what I hear, it has some really stiff competition.”

Pussy nods as she sits on the bench while Sam reaches for a jump rope that someone had left lying on the bench.  Moving backwards, Sam begins to skip to the beat of the music that is blaring over the speakers of the room.  Her ponytail bounces from side to side.  Pussy watches her and leans over to pull out a phone and points it at Sam and begins to speak.

“Since you are getting ready for the match, why don’t I do an interview with you.  I mean it has been in like forever since we have done one.  Say yes Sam…PLEASE!” begs Pussy as she waves with her phone.  “I promise to be gentle.”

That comment makes Sam trip on the rope and begins to laugh.  “Oh Pussy, really?  You honestly think that I am afraid of an interview from one of my friends?  Hit me with your best questions and I will answer,” returns Sam as she moves to join Pussy.  Picking up her bottle of water, Sam prepares for the first question.

“Okay Sammi, I am wondering what brought you back to SCW,” demands Pussy before she focuses the camera of the phone on Sam who looks thoughtful.  “I mean…”

“I know what you mean Pussy,” begins Sam.  “I guess it was the fact that I was going to be able to team with my best friend here in SCW when Ben and I challenged for the Mixed Tag titles.  And that one little taste of being in the ring reminded me how much I loved being in the thick of it as a bombshell here in SCW.  And now here I am once more.”

“Speaking of being in the thick of it, you are taking part in a battle royal that is being held to fill the vacant Bombshell Internet title.  Do you think that you stand a chance winning this one?” asks Pussy.  “There are eight other bombshells in the match who have been having some really strong matches and definitely it will be anyone’s match to win,” offers Pussy. 

Sam nods as she slowly starts to tangle her fingers as she fidgets.  “I know that there are some really strong women in this match Pussy and if I am honest, some have beaten me and I have beaten others and it will be interesting to say the least,” responds Sam who looks at her laced fingers.  “I know that most of them will be talking a big game and some will actually be able to back their talk up.  Just being in the ring with the caliber of bombshells that are participating in the ring.  Former champions…Hall of famers…award winners and each of them have their eyes on once more wearing a title here in SCW.”

Pussy shakes her head as she replies, “But Sam, you are a former champion and a hall of famer too.  I wouldn’t put yourself down.  After all, you could beat each and everyone in that match if you put your mind to it.”

“I know that and you know that,” begins Sam.  “Tell that to the others in the match that will put me down for how I have choked since my return.  You know they all love to put me in my place which in their minds might just be in some kind of bombshell retirement home where I need to stay rather than put myself through losing over and over again.  I get it, I really do.  I may not be in the same form as when I was a champion or when I was inducted into the hall of fame and that is okay.  It just means that I am going to have to fight and claw my way back to that and what better way to do that is getting in the ring and focusing on the prize.” 

“So, what is going to be the difference this time Sam?” asks Pussy as she gives Sam a raised eyebrow.

“Well…” muses Sam, “the first difference will be the opportunity to challenge for the Bombshell Internet title and should I do the unthinkable and win…that will add one more accolade to my career and that would mean that I could call myself a grandslam champion of the modern titles.  The only title to elude me has been the Bombshell Internet title and Sunday I get another shot at it.”

“That is true,” offers Pussy.  “But I am sure that there are women in the match that you are going to have to be worried about.”

“Oh sure, I can definitely say that there are women that I know have faced me and that I have beaten.  And there are women who I have faced and I have lost to.  But knowing that, I am going to have to reach down deep and give it one thousand percent on Sunday.”

Before Sam can continue, a buzzing sound can be heard from Sam’s phone.  Reaching for it, she sees the caller and excuses herself to answer it.  Pussy watches her as Sam holds up the phone to look at the image of the caller who smiles.

“Hullo Ginge,” says Ben Jordan with a grin.  “Bear says hi too.”

“Hi Ben and Bear,” responds Sam.  “How are you doing?”

Ben raises a pint and offers Sam a silent toast.  “I wanted to talk to you about Harper Mason Sam.  I might have offered your services to her.”

Sam looks confused.  “Harper Mason…Jessie Salco’s Harper Mason?  Wait a minute…what do you mean you offered her my services Ben?” Sam’s eyes narrow as on screen, Ben brushes his hand through his hair and scratches at his stubbled jaw.

“I might have told her that you would be someone that she might want to talk to about training with her to help her out,” mumbles Ben as he avoids looking directly into the camera.

“You did what?!?” exclaims Sam.  “I would be willing to help Harper sure enough but won’t that make Jessie Salco jealous?  And if that happens, will she be comin’ to kick my behind for it?” Sam looks worriedly at Ben.

“Nah,” offers the Cockney.  “Besides, Harper is looking for a mentor that is more of a face than what Jessie seems to be.  But it is up to you Ginge.  I told her she could give you a call at Climax Control last week.  Speaking of…you weren’t there, were you?”

Sam brushes the curly hairs at the nape of her neck upwars nervously.  “No, I was home in Texas visiting with Daddy and dragon slaying.”

“Oh, and how is the dragon?” asks Ben.

“Just as salty as per usual.  Very pregnant and just not fit for company actually,” says Sam as she turns to see Pussy filming her and waving.  “Pussy’s waving at me to finish this interview and then I have to get back to training Ben.  Are you coming to Climax Control this week?  If so, I owe you a pub night.” 

“That sounds like a date then Ginge,” answers Ben.  “I will hold you to that S…”

The sound of the emergency test makes Sam jerk and drop the call.  Pussy stands up and moves to where Sam is standing.  “Are you ok?  Who was that?” she questions

“It was Ben tellin’ me about something that happened last week.  But that being said, I have to get back to trainin’ Pussy.  I am sorry but this interview needs to be over.  I will talk to you at Climax Contol,” offers Sam as she moves to the towel on the bench and picking it and the water up.  “It has been great talkin’ to you Pussy.”

Pussy watches as Sam makes her way towards the rack of dumbbells and grabs a pair to walk to the bench press where she sets the weights down to put her earbuds in again and presses play on her phone.  Pussy watches and then calls out.

“Good luck Sunday Sammi!”

Sam looks up and smiles with a wave to her friend as the scene fades.



Here we go once again.  A second match where I am main eventing a Climax Control.  Only this time it isn’t just any match…it is a match for the vacant Bombshell Internet title and it is a match that is really going to make the new champion earn the title.  A battle royal between nine competitors for the championship.  Can you believe it…someone up there must like me.

Now if you were to ask some of the others in the match, they would say that I have been given this opportunity because I am the favorite of the bosses.  Sam Marlowe, sweetheart of SCW being given another undeserved title shot.  Everyone seems to forget that I have done my best to earn my shots and you would think that being someone that has practically done it all here in SCW, I would be at least due some respect. 

I will tell you now that I am sure that everyone in this ring with me does have respect deep down but are hiding it very well as they put me down for the umpteenth time as a loser and undeservin’.  Here is the thing though…I have beaten some of the bombshells in the match and I have a historic rivalry with one.  So, the thing to do is talk about just why I am in this match. 

See, I have come back into SCW and I have decided that I needed to get back in form.  And in reality, getting back into that form means that I have to challenge some of the best in the company and those in the main event at Climax Control are some of the best in this division.  Each and every one of the Bombshells in the match deserve to be there and I am going to admit that hearing that I was included into this battle royal gave me a bit of a fangirl moment to think that I will be facing some strong competition.

That fangirling will not get in the way of me giving it my all to fight my way to the title at the end of the match.  I mean I could just coast in a corner to the end of the match and basically try to win by staying out of the radar of the others. 

Yeah, that ain’t gonna happen…

I suppose that now is the time that I address my opponents considering that they have probably talked about me already.  Let’s see…who to speak about first?  Oh I know…Ariana Angelos.  See, she was someone that has been a champion before and well she is looking for another title.  And before she used to be the fun loving, lovable goofball that everyone cheered but now I have seen her just change.  And not for the better if you ask me.  I honestly sit back and wonder just what crawled up inside her and turned her mean.  If I hadn’t seen what happened with Keira ending Sin, I would swear that thing infected Ariana.  I am sure she would say that she had learned her lesson about needing to be mean to make people realize that she is championship material but if you really want to be a champion Ariana, you don’t have to be that way.  You just have to be better that the others.  And I am sure you reminded everyone about how you eliminated me from Blast from the Past so kudos to you.  But this isn’t Blast from the Past and I am not that same Sam Marlowe.  If you beat me, they you have to be better than me and right now, I am getting into the groove with a win over another of my opponents.

That is right, Mercedes Vargas is in the match and she was my last opponent in the ring.  And it was also a main event mafch where I beat her in an electrified steel cage.  That match Mercedes wasn’t for a title but this time it is.  Historically Mercedes, we have traded title matches and title wins multiple times and this might just be another title that I will take from you.

Lets address the most dangerous woman in this match.  That is right, I am talking about Zoey Lukas.  She is a very competent bombshell who can win whatever match she is involved with.  After all, she won it all when she won the queen for a day match and was able to basically give herself a title shot which of course she did.  And when she did, I don’t know if you could say that she choked but in actuality, she might have bitten off more than she could chew in that match and well, in this match…it is another big bite that she is trying to take but when it comes to this kind of match, she just might be the favorite.  Not if I have anything to say about it because I am coming to beat each and everyone in the match, you included Zoey.

And let’s not forget Krystal Wolfe…someone that is on the road to redemption after she was possessed.  Given that you were Krystal, what does it say that now you are trying to bring yourself out of the dark and back to the light.  Yeah, at Into the Void you attacked me and you put me into a position where I wasn’t in a good place but then you let me stand back up.  That was your mistake Krystal.  Because you didn’t consider me worth your time means that I was an afterthought to you.   And that means that in this match you are going to underestimate me and that is going to be your second mistake.

Now let me address Luna…the bombshell whose crocodile mouth is writing cheques her canary rearend will have trouble cashing in the main event.  Yeah I haven’t faced you and so I don’t really know what you are capable of but then again, you have no idea what I am capable of.  See, you might not have looked into my history but in this match, I have a little bit more desire to win it and just because you are in the match and thus in my crosshairs, don’t let the fact that I was a late addition to the match fool you Luna…I deserve to be there.

Seleana…the last time I saw you in the ring, you lost.  Don’t get me wrong, you did put up a good fight but it was not your best performance.  And if you want to stand a chance this week, you need to put on your big girl pants and realize that none of us are going to go easy on you.  Heck, you have been a champion before and this title is within your grasp…sort of.  You have eight others that will prove you wrong. 

And last but not least…Tempest.  It seems when it comes to big challenges for me, there you are.  We haven’t faced off in a long time and I know you are probably thinking that with it being so long ago, I wouldn’t remember just how strong you are.  Trust me, I remember and I am going to be wary of that strength.  But I also seem to remember that the times we were in the ring against easy other, you tended to not be on the winning side of those matches and I am hopin’ beyond hope that remains the case.

So ladies, I nothing much else to say about this match.  The eight of you are very big blocks in my way.  But when it comes to this match, I am going to be burning with a desire to do something that I have yet to do and that is become a grand slam champion here in SCW.  That is right…the one title that has eluded me is the one title that I am challenging for in this main event on Sunday.  It is the one title I have yet to hold but I tell you this now and I mean it when I say that I will not let it slip through my fingers.

See you Sunday and best of luck trying to keep me down and out.  I am comin’ for the belt ladies and there ain’t nothin’ or no one that is goin’ to stop me from winning the Bombshell Internet title.

       


   
   



11
Sam Marlowe can be seen walking into a training facility where she is joined by a group of people in grey sweats and running shoes.  Sam is dressed in a pair of black and white tights, wrestling boots and a knotted tee that reveals her midriff.  She has her hair pulled back off her face in a long curling ponytail that rests on her left shoulder. Around her, the others can be seen whispering and motioning at the redhead as she looks towards the door where someone can be seen walking into the room, a Las Vegas PD uniform indicates that Sam is at the police academy with some new recruits.

Seeing the instructor move closer, Sam holds out her hand and smiles at him.  “I want to thank you sir with helpin’ me get ready for this match I got comin’ up at Climax Control,” she says.  “I wasn’t sure who to turn to for this short of a prison guard that runs the electric chair.”

“That is quite all right miss,” answers the instructor.  “Although from what you had told me, taser training will not be the same as what you said you were in for.”

Sam nods as she motions for the taser that is now noticeable on the table nearby.  “I suspect that actually electrifyin’ a mess of chain length here in Vegas outside of Climax Control might have caused me a bit of a mess.  So, let’s get to it shall we?” she asks.

Sam moves closer to the table as the rest of the recruits move to join her.  The instructor walks around the table to stand behind it, his hand resting on the butt of the taser.  The rest of the recruits look between her and the taser as one recruit slowly raises their hand with a questioning look on their face.

“I’m sorry sir,” they begin as they rub their hands down the side of their sweats.  “But why is this woman here dressed like that for the taser tests?  I don’t remember her being recruited with this class sir.”

Sam is about to respond only to stop as the instructor holds up his hand.  “Miss Marlowe is here to get some training on the use of electrical current in preparation for a match that she has been booked in.  Her husband is a friend who I have worked with before so he requested some of my time to help her.  Are there any other questions before we start?” asks the instructor. 

The recruits shake their heads and move back as the instructor picks up the taser and motions for one to step up.  Sam watches as the recruit is joined by a pair of colleagues.  The instructor steps behind them and points the taser at the back of the recruit. 

“TASER TASER TASER!” he calls out before squeezing the trigger that sends the electrodes out of the weapon.  They dig into the body of the recruit who begins to seize up and shake as the electricity moves through their body and sends them to the floor to flip flop for thirty seconds before the instructor releases the trigger.  Watching him, Sam brings a hand up to her mouth in surprise at the reaction to the electricity.  Her eyes widen seeing the tears in the eyes of the recruit. 

“Dang,” she mutters before her eyes look up to the instructor who has released the taser electrodes and is reloading the taser.  He looks up and their eyes lock as he mouths the word ready at the redhead.  Visibly swallowing, Sam moves to the mat where she is joined by spotters.  One leans forward to whisper softly at her to relax and try not to tense up.  Sam offers the recruit a nervous nod then turns her back to the instructor.

“I’m ready when you are,” says Sam as she lowers her head and takes a slow steadying breath and closes her eyes.  Behind her, the instructor aims the taser and calls out.

“TASER TASER TASER!”

Sam feels the electrodes enter her skin and gasps in surprise but the gasp changes into a whine of pain as the current begins to run through her body dropping her to the mat.  Her eyes water as she jolts with the voltage.  The instructor releases the trigger and the spotters move to help Sam who curls up in a fetal position and fights to breath.  Before they can reach her, the instructor hits the trigger again which sends the body of Sam into spasms with a scream of pain. The recruits look at the instructor in surprise as he again releases the trigger on the taser.

“SIR!” exclaims the recruit on Sam’s right.  “She’s not a recruit, she really is suffering…”

“No…it’s…okay,” Sam fights to say as she is uncurling as the second recruit removes the electrodes from the taser.  “I am in a match in an electrified steel cage…I won’t only have one shock I am sure.”  Sam fights to her hands and knees then to her feet where she wobbles slightly.  “But for right now…I think I am goin’ to sit this next couple of tests out.”

Smiling slightly, Sam slowly starts to walk towards the bleachers that are off to the side.  Once there, she sits down and hangs her head while recovering.  She can hear the others going through the tasering and grimacing with each shout from the recruits.



Back home in the States and the first match after losing the match for the mixed tag championship.  You would think that I would be put in the opener considering how people perceive me and the losing streak that I am going through.  Heck, I would have thought that I wouldn’t be someone who could be anything more than a show opener lately.  Not that opening a show is a bad thing but it is thought of by some as punishment for not winning. 

However, if I am honest, it seems that I have someone who has faith in me and booked me outside of my comfort zone into the rarified air that is the main event of Climax Control.  That’s right…THE main event.  Not for a title or anything but a match against another bombshell that doesn’t seem to be on a winning streak either. 

I am talking about the fact that this Sunday I will be stepping into a match with Mercedes Vargas.  Someone I know rather well because she and I seem to have this history that I am sure she is going to talk about over and over again…how she beat me for titles and how I won them back from her.  If I had to pick one bombshell in SCW that I could almost consider a nemesis…it would be Mercedes Vargas.  And believe you me, she is a nemesis.

This week, however, our main event match is going to harken back to our history when it comes to the Bombshell Roulette title that we fought over in the past.  And this match is so diabolical, I am surprised that it was even sanctioned.   

Before you even say anything, I will let you know that one would not call a steel cage match diabolical.  Painful maybe…bloody, quite possibly.  No, what makes it diabolical is that that steel trap has the addition of electricity that will electrify the cage.  One touch of a body part against the steel will send a current through the body that will be something that could cause a person to drop in pain.  Could the electrified steel cause enough of a shock to cause a wrestler to lose the match?

I am going to be quite straight with you Mercedes.  I suspect that you are going to say you are prepared for this match and that you are going to send me into the steel to feel the pain.  And I am sure that I will somehow touch the steel and I will scream as electricity arches over my skin.  But I will not let the shock stop me from stepping up to you and giving it my all to win the match. 

Remember Mercedes, between us, we have a storied history and this is only the next chapter of our story.  We will be in this match and we will have a chance to dig and fight our way to success to get us back onto the winning ways that you and I both know we can achieve.  I kept telling myself this week that I don’t want to lose this match.  And I am not going to because I have trained and I have learned and I have made a promise to myself that no matter what happens in this match this Sunday, I am walking out of the match after having my arm raised in victory. 

So if that means that you are going to have to be slammed into the steel until you are a shocked bloody mess, then that is what I am ready to do.  I got nothin’ to lose Mercedes.  And that is what is making me dangerous this week. 

It is the main event after all and that means I am going to have to give more than one hundred percent to beat you.  I am ready to give that and more.  And that is going to mean that you may not be able to stop me on Sunday.

I will wish you luck though Mercedes.  WE are going to both need it in that cage however, I suspect you are going to need it more.

See you Sunday.  I will be the one across the ring with their arm raised in victory. 
   



12
Sam Marlowe stands outside of a taxi as she looks up at a house that is unfamiliar.  The driver moves around Sam to go to the trunk of the taxi and open it to reveal a small suitcase that he hands to the redhead who offers him a smile then reaches into the back pocket of her jean shorts and pulls out a small wallet that she paws through and hands over a couple of bills.  The driver nods and climbs back into the cab as Sam pulls the handle of the suitcase up and begins to walk up the drive.  Just as she is about to reach up and knock on the door, it opens to reveal an older man that calls out to her.

“Sammiwich!” exclaims Philip Marlowe who is dressed in a pair of cargo pants and a white polo shirt with a small Houston Titans logo on the breast pocket.  “When did you get here?  I thought I had time to make it to the airport to pick you up.”

Sam moves into the arms that her father had opened to hug him before he leads her inside of the house and out of the heat of Houston.  Sam sets the luggage upright and looks around the foyer of the new house where her parents have moved.  “It’s okay Daddy, I don’t mind the cab ride.  Besides, I managed to get into Houston early so we could spend more time together before I have to travel to the supercard.  Where is Moms?”

Sam peers around looking for her mother but is stopped by her father who motions for Sam to follow him.  He guides her towards a room where a large leather couch covered in throw pillows can be seen inviting the two to sit down. 

“Moms is out with Cyn buying more clothes for the coming baby.  It is what she is living for right now, that and being Grammie for Cyn’s oldest.  You will see them at the gender reveal right?” asks her Dad. 

“Cyn definitely wanted me to be here for that,” admits Sam.  “I am happy for her and Monty.  But asking me here when I have to be ready for Violent Conduct and I don’t know if I should be leaving Ben all alone in Mexico…who knows what he could be up to…”

“Ben huh?  You two look to be a pretty good team from what I have seen,” offers Philip as a commotion from outside of the living room is heard as the door opens and reveals an older redhead who walks into the room with a multitude of bags that she sets down.

“Samantha,” says her mother before a very pregnant Cyn waddles into the room.  “Look Cynthia, your sister is here.”

Cyn offers a sickly smile at her sister as she sits down clumsily.  Leaning back, she slowly rubs a hand over her stomach.  Sam returns the smile before sitting as far away from Cyn as she can.  “How y’all feeling Cyn?” she asks.

“As you can see, I am glowin’.  This baby has to hurry up because I am getting so tired of looking like this and just want it over with,” whines Cyn which only has her mother cooing at her as she sits down beside Cyn.  Philip leans over and asks if the ladies would like to have a drink.  The two women give him their preference allowing him to escape.

“We are so glad you can be here for our gender reveal Sammi,” says Cyn with a cheeky smirk.  “You have been so busy lately.  And is Colton with you?”

“Colton’s busy working so he isn’t here and yeah, I’ve been busy working with my tag partner Ben.  You remember him right Cyn?” asks Sam with an innocent look on her face as she desperately looks to change the subject.  “We are getting ready to challenge for the mixed tag titles.”

“Teaming with Ben Jordan?  Samantha, why didn’t you bring him with you dear.  You know I like Benjamin very much,” says Vanessa with a far away look in her eyes.  Sam ducks her head as Cyn offers her mother a glare then turns to Sam.

“You are teaming with Ben Jordan again?  I thought you had smartened up when you let him disappear out of your life like he did.  I never knew what you saw in him anyways,” says Cyn as she leans towards Sam.  “And the way he treated me whenever we ran into each other.  Calling me a dragon like it was some kind of insult.  I watched Game of Thrones.”

Sam looks up to see Cyn shake her head as behind them, her father delivers the drinks to his wife and Cyn.  Once he does, he hands Sam a drink as well.  Sitting beside her, Philip raises his glass.  “Here is to the Marlowes being all together for the afternoon.   Speaking of, how long are you here for Sammi?”

“I can only stay a day or two, just for the gender reveal and then I am headed to Mexico,” says Sam.  “So, any idea what you are having?  Am I getting a niece this time or another nephew?”  Sam sips at the cold liquid in the glass as Cyn smirks once more.

“We are having the gender reveal tonight at a barbeque in the backyard of the old house where I live with Monty now,” taunts Cyn.  “He is so excited with this new little one that will be here soon.  Speaking of Sammi…when will you be giving Moms and Daddy a little one to spoil?”

Sam’s mother turns to look at her, an inquiring look crossing her face.  “Oh yes, when will you and Colton make me a grammie Samantha?” her mother asks.  “Even though I am definitely not old enough to be a grammie.”

Grumbling under her breath, Sam avoids looking at her mother which has her glaring at Cyn who smirks wider sitting back enough that she can hide it from her mother but her father sees it and puts his drink down.  “Sammi will have a baby when she wants one Cyn.  You know that she  has all sorts of time and right now she might not be ready.  Let her be.”

“But Daddy, she is getting older and with all the wrestling she does, she won’t be doing anything else until she is broken and then how will she do for you what Monty and I have?” says Cyn with a sniffle of fake emotion.  “Momma, I just want our babies to be friends as well as cousins.”

“It’s alright Daddy,” offers Sam.  “I’ll eventually have a baby Moms.  But right now, I don’t want to stop wrestling.  Tell you what, I will let Cyn be the one to have the babies for now.  Motherhood suits her, she carries all that extra weight well.”

Cyn’s jaw drops at the snide comment from Sam who slowly rises to her feet.  She picks up her drink and moves to leave the room.  “I am going to get ready for later, and I have to call Ben and let him know that I am going to be heading to Mexico tomorrow night.  Where did you want me to stay Daddy?”   She is rushing out of the room as she is joined by Philip who points up the stairs. 

“You can use the guest room on the right at the top of the stairs princess.  And don’t let Cyn get to you,” her father says angrily.   

Sam puts a hand on the arm of her father and leans up to give him a kiss on the cheek.  “Thanks Daddy.  I am going to call Ben then shower before we head back to the house,” she says before picking up her suitcase and climbing the stairs. 

Once she is in the guest room, she closes the door and heads to the bed.  Leaving the bag, she lays back on the bed.  Rolling over to her stomach, she pulls out a cell phone and hits her Whatsapp to open it.  Scrolling through her contacts, she presses an entry that says Prat, waiting for it to connect. It rings twice before it is picked up and a familiar cockney voice is heard and the image of Ben Jordan appears.

“Hullo Ginge,” says Ben.  “How’s the dragon?”

“She is the same as always,” sighs Sam as she rolls back onto her back and holds up the phone.  “She’s just pushing it again.  I will be so glad to leave tomorrow and will be meeting you down in Mexico.  So did you get hotel rooms for us?”

“Nah, rented a villa with a pool Sammi.  One of the rooms is ready for you.  Only the best for the next Mixed tag champions,” he teases.  “The tequila is cold and the weather is hot.”

“Will be there tomorrow, that soon enough?  Text me the address for the villa..”  As she talks, there is a knock on the door and Vanessa peeks around the door she just opened. 

“Samantha, we will be leaving for the house in an hour so you need to get ready for this now.  Who are you talking to when you should be getting ready…ooo hello Benjamin,” she coos as Sam rotates the phone to show Ben’s face.  He smiles and waves as Vanessa returns the greeting then her face once more gets serious and she motions for Sam to hurry.

“Gotta go Ben, the Dragon doesn’t want me to be late.  See you soon,” says Sam.  Ben nods and wishes Sam luck before the image disappears and he ends the call.  Sam tosses the phone on the bed and then gets to her feet to move towards the ensuite.  She has pulled at the hem of her shirt upward before entering the ensuite where the sound of running water begins…

An hour later, Sam is standing in the doorway of a gazebo in the backyard of her childhood home with a bottle of water in her hand.  She is watching all the people surrounding Cyn and congratulating her on the new child.  With her is Sam’s nephew who is being precocious.  Sam takes a drink and is about to turn away when she runs into Monty who sneers at Sam.

“Jealous?” he asks as he nods towards Cyn which only has Sam look at her sister and then back at Monty.

“What do I have to be jealous about?”

“That could have been you Sam.  We could have had a couple of kids by now if you had just been smart enough to choose me over that Ben person,” taunts Monty.

Chuckling, Sam shakes her head.  “I didn’t choose Ben.  I chose to continue wrestling and the fact that you were sleeping with my sister just made that the correct decision.  So why don’t you go over there with the Dragon and leave me alone?  I am only here for the reveal then I am out.”

Before Monty can say anything else, he is called over to where Cyn is standing.  Sam waves good bye to him and leans against the gazebo frame.   Across the yard, Cyn can be seen quietly telling Monty off before turning to smile at the crowd in the backyard.  She motions for the crowd to quiet down as her son is holding a balloon that had been tied to his wrist.  Monty hands a dart to Cyn as the two of them reach up to the balloon and at three, pierce it to reveal blue confetti.  Monty looks proud as Cyn smirks as she leans into the hug that Monty is giving her.  Sam shakes her head and raises her bottle before she sets it aside and then disappears from the backyard.  Her father sees her leaving and follows her out.

“Where you off to Sammi?” he asks.

“Daddy, I don’t really feel like celebrating right now with Cyn.  I am going to head back to your house and get some sleep.  Love you Daddy,” offers Sam with a smile to reassure him.  He offers to drive there but Sam just waves him off and heads towards the door.  “It is only a five-minute walk, I will be fine.” 

Sam disappears into the night as she escapes the house and heads towards the street to walk to her parents.   


Here I am in Mexico on the road to El Dorado.  Funny, that was one of my favorite childhood movies and it really has a lot of parallels in it to what is going to be happening at Violent Conduct.  Well first things first, that movie is about two friends who are searching for a city of gold in the jungles of Mexico and at the supercard, this match that Ben and I are taking part in is two friends in the search for Mixed Tag Team gold.   

I know that I am sitting here right now and I am talking about a kids movie when I should be focusing on Eiley and Oz who are the champions right now.  I would be crazy not to but in all honesty I have to state the obvious before I go much further.

They are dang good champions. 

There, I said it.  Admitting that they are the team to beat and that they are as good as they claim to be doesn’t mean that I am admitting defeat, no far from it.  Admitting their skill is something I need to realize and prepare for.  It is something they will be touting over and over when discussing the match.

I am sure too that they are going to rant and rave about how everyone talks about how they are just Kris and Mikah two dot oh.  They may be right that others have seen it, and I admit I talked about it too.  But after being in the match with Eiley, and losing to Eiley, she earned my respect.  I can’t lie, she put me through the wringer in that match and deserved the win she earned.  But I also have to say that facing her is also a learning experience.  After all I have fought some of the best in the company and many is the time I have won and many times I have lost.  But each time I am in the ring with someone, I learn.  And it makes me better.

So what did I learn from being in the match against Eiley one on one?  I learned that she was taught by Mikah to be very capable in the ring and to not hold back.  I learned that she will do anything to win.  And that she is someone that is fighting to be acknowledged as someone that is worth something to someone by being the best.  And I have to hand it to her, she is a somebody now by wearing the Mixed Tag Titles. 

But being someone also makes you a target and you are ready for that Eiley I am sure.  And I am also sure that you are really ready to put me down because you have beaten me before.  Go ahead, discount my ability in the ring based on the fact you beat me.  This is your match to lose isn’t it huh?

I will tell you now that I am not going to let your confidence overshadow mine.  Like my Daddy used to say, Princess, you can go out and do or you can decide to go out, do and succeed.  Okay, I probably shouldn’t be using my Daddy’s little sayings to talk about my match but just hearing it makes me feel good about stepping in the ring and actually stepping up to the challenge and taking the opportunity that Ben and I earned to take the titles from you.

I will tell you that when it comes to this match I am not coming into this with the loss hanging over my head.  This match is going to be just one match to me.  And in this match, I have set myself a promise and that is I am not going to let you get under my skin or break my confidence or make it another loss in my record.  I am coming to beat you at your own game Eiley.  You are a good champion, you truly are but at Violent Conduct when I get into the ring with you, I am going to be a better one. 

I have grabbed the brass ring once before.  And that wasn’t even with my friend when I did.  But this time I am teaming with my best friend here in SCW, Ben Jordan.  And I know he is going to have his hands full with your friend Oliver Zahn.  And I know that when it comes to taking care of business, Ben is someone who can beat Oliver.  We have seen it haven’t we?

I might just be the wild card though Eiley.  See, I am ready to step in the ring and I am ready to bring the fight to you because I am not going to allow myself to not rise to the challenge.  This week at Violent Conduct is my road to the gold of the Mixed Tag title belts…my El Dorado.  And I am going to achieve the success that I know I am capable of.

Ben and I will be walking in as the challengers but he and I will walk out as the new champions.  My promise to him and to you.     
   


13
Climax Control Archives / Offering respect but not backing down
« on: August 04, 2023, 11:36:06 PM »
The airport in Beijing is crowded with many people on Monday morning and in the midst of it, a familiar redhead is wheeling a rather large suitcase towards a counter, her hair pulled back into a rather messy bun on the back of her head and a pair of silvered sunglasses covers her eyes.  Dressed in a pair of comfortable denim capris, a Sam Marlowe tee and canvas shoes, Sam Marlowe shoulders a large bag. 

“Ginge, we got time before the flight,” drawls a tired looking Ben Jordan who is dressed in a white button down shirt and dark pants.  “And we are just heading back to Vegas and why would we rush that?”

Sam turns to look at her tag partner and offers him a giggle as she pulls the shades down her nose slightly.  “Who said we were heading back to Vegas Ben?” she asks.  “We are headed to Peru actually.  We need to get there ASAP considering where I will be wrestling.  I don’t know if you know but where we are going is like very high up in the air and I want to make sure that I am going to be able to get in the ring and not suffer.”

Ben looks at Sam with a confused look on his face.  “High up?  And I am not scheduled for this week am I?”

“No, you aren’t booked this week however, I am sure that we will be wanting to be scouting Eiley and Oliver Zahn in preparation for the supercard.  And since you lost that little bet we had about the Great Wall, well…I have decided how you are going to pay up.  So we need to get to the flight counter and then ready to board the plane to Peru,” offers Sam as she once more pushes the glasses over her eyes.

“Oh you have?” questions Ben with a smirk.  “I still think you cheated.  So what is my payout?”

“Oh no no no Prat, now is not the time to learn that.  I want you to be surprised when the time comes.  Besides, I like keeping you in suspense,” teases the redhead as she stands in line behind a short couple arguing with the counter agent.  Suddenly a second wicket opens and waves Sam forward.

“Welcome to Asiana airlines, boarding pass please,” the agent says as Sam holds out her passport and the ticket.  While the agent looks it over, Sam grunts softly as she puts the suitcase on the belt to weight it.  “You wish to check your luggage?”

“Yes please,” answers Sam.  “And can you tell me how long it will take to get to Peru on our flight?”

The agent looks on her terminal and types in a few keystrokes.  Behind Sam, Ben leans over to listen to the response.  “The flight is through Seoul and Los Angeles and will be one day and three hours.  I will take your husband’s passport now…”

“Oh we aren’t married…” both Sam and Ben say together which then has Sam mutter under her breath ‘jinx, you owe me a beer’ which only makes Ben raise his eyebrow.   The agent looks at the pair and Ben shakes his head and is about to say something else but notices that Sam has held up a finger in warning.  Putting his arm around her shoulder, he can’t help but grin.  “But Ginge...we are partners.”

“Oh, you not married but you partners,” says the agent with a wide grin.  “I understand.”  She reaches out for Ben’s passport and then looks it over and then checks the boarding pass.  Handing them back, she motions for the pair to the right.  “You will need to go to the gate as the flight will be leaving in an hour.  Safe travels.”

Sam nods and again shoulders her bag and looks up to try and find where the gate direction is and notes that it is in Terminal three.  “Hellfire,” she mutters as she looks at Ben.  “Well let’s go then…”

The pair head towards the walkway to take them to Terminal three.  Forty five minutes later, the two are sitting outside of the gate.  A voice comes over the speakers as Sam and Ben are discussing the trip sayng that the flight was on schedule.

“We fly into Seoul then LA and then down to Lima.  Once we get there, we have to head to Cusco but we need to take it fairly slowly since Cuzco is like eleven thousand feet above sealevel,” offer Sam as she is reading her phone.  “It means that we could suffer from altitude sickness.  It says here that we have to take things slow, keep hydrated and maybe for the first day or so…no drinking alcohol.  Just until we acclimate.”

“I think that is a deal breaker Sammi,” replies Ben as he leans back and crosses his feet to get comfortable.  “Don’t we have to be careful not to drink the water?”

Sam looks a bit confused for a moment.  “You know, I don’t know.  I would think that they have bottled water for the tourists.  I guess we will see when we get there to Cusco on Wednesday.  By the way, I ended up booking a two-bedroom house in Cusco. You are welcome to stay with me if you like.  With all of us going there for the show, might be a bit difficult to get a place quick enough.”

“Are you sure you don’t mind sharing?  I could always find something on a beach near there you know.  Maybe Lake Titicaca has space…” Ben says with a grin at the name of the lake. 

“We are friends Ben, mi casa est su casa,” says Sam.  “Okay so now all we need is to get there.”  Looking up, she sees the agent approaching the desk and pulling up a small walkie talkie that she speaks into announcing the flight boarding.  Sam and Ben get to their feet and move forward, their passports and boarding passes at the ready.  The scene fades with the pair heading down the skywalk towards the plane. 



It has been a long flight and now here I am in Cusco Peru.  The air is thin but we both knew that when we were booking this show to take place near the Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu.   I am the type of person that likes to prepare for tours.  I don’t know if you have looked into my history when it comes to tours, I tend to try and book a central place to stay and then travel for each show that I am booked on.  But this tour is completely different because we are not in a regional situation.  We are in the middle of a globe trotting tour that has taken us from Petra Amman, Rome Italy, China and now to Peru.  How can you even plan a central place to stay.  So I was forced to make other plans.

And of course, I also like to look at the places where we go for these shows.  I read about Peru and the fact that Climax Control is going to be in a venue that is high up in the Andes where the air is thin and the chance at catching altitude sickness is a real possibility.  Which meant that I needed to get here as quickly as I could so that should I be booked in a match, I would have time to acclimate to the lack of oxygen and also be prepared to face whoever they put me against. 

I was mid flight when I went online to see that I was booked in Peru and then I was able to see who I would be facing and I was quite surprised to see that I was facing Aleesha Jones.  I will admit that I really don’t know her quite well but I have been looking into her as well.  And I will tell you right now, seeing what she has done in her short time in SCW, I am really impressed.  It isn’t often that you see someone come into the company, get a couple of wins under their belt then disappear for a while.  Made me wonder why but then I realized that it wasn’t something that I needed to stick my nose into. 

Let me address Aleesha though.  I have to say that I am honored to be facing her in only her third match in Sin City Wrestling.  Like I said, I don’t really know her but from what I have heard, she is good.  So I looked into her opponents and when I saw what happened in the matches, I couldn’t help but root for her even though I knew she won the matches.  She was fighting those matches as the rookie…the very definition of underdog.  Heck, you beat Eiley who I lost to just a couple of weeks back.  Guess that makes me the underdog in this match huh?

Listen, I don’t know what has been going on with you but Mark Ward and Christian Underwood must see something in you that they wanted to really put you to the test.  So I guess I am one of the bars they want you to surpass.  Given that people seem to think that I am a well known bombshell, I am step one on a person’s way to title shots.  And I really hope that I not only am I a challenge, I am someone that will definitely make you earn everything you get in this company. 

I have to also admit that I think that you Aleesha remind me of well me when I first started.  I was a fresh faced young woman who put her head down and stepped in the ring to be the one that was the rookie.  I got a couple of wins under my belt so to speak and earned a shot at a title but when that match happened, I didn’t win it.  I became something of a workhorse for the company and kept racking up wins and losses but I always worked hard for every match. 

My first title win in Sin City was the  Bombshell World title in a match against Mikah.  See, I never thought that I was worthy enough to ask for a title match but somehow, Mikah got cocky and was able to choose her challenger back at My Bloody Valentine in 2016.  And she choose to face me…the rookie in her first year of wrestling and I surprised everyone by winning that title. 

Now I can’t say that winning that belt in my rookie year was a confidence builder but I walked a little taller and I knew that I arrived.    And I think that you could also be like me because you are just as ready and just as capable of winning belts here in Sin City. But I will tell you honestly Aleesha, you have to put in the work to get there.

So, your third match is against me and well I am sure you have heard a lot about me.  You have probably listened to everyone who has spoken about me being over the hill as a bombshell.  That I have fallen so far because I am not as much of a winner anymore, losing more than often in their opinion.  Yeah, maybe I have lost a couple of matches and maybe I haven’t gotten back to the Bombshell champion I used to be but I don’t really care to worry about titles.  The only things I care about right now is making sure that I go out to that ring and give my opponents a fight to remember.  Win or lose, I know that when I step in the ring, all bets are off. 

So we have a couple of days to prepare for this match and trust me, I am going to be studying your matches and I am going to promise you that I am coming for the win.  You better be on your game for Climax Control.  Because I am here in Cusco and I am preparing to wrestle in the thin of air here in Cusco.  I hope that you aren’t going to be suffering from altitude sickness.  I don’t want you to have any excuse when it comes to justifying a loss.  You are better than that I am sure.  And that is why I can’t wait to face you in the middle of the ring. 
   



”You weren’t kidding about this thin air Ginge,” huffs Ben Jordan who is following Sam towards the ruins of Machu Picchu.  Dressed in a pair of shorts, boots, safari shirt and a beat up fedora, Ben is filming the redhead who is dressed similarly.  She moves along the trail towards the staircase and turns to Jordan.

“That’s why we came earlier than just the day or two before the show.  And you knew that we had to come and see this wonder.  How many people can claim to have visited all the seven wonders of the world hmmm?” asks Sam as she waves her arms around to point at the pyramid. 

“True but Ginge, I was wanting to stay back at the house relaxing,” offers Ben as he holds up a small camcorder.  “But you got me filming ya.”

“You did lose the bet Ben and I figured that I would need a cameraman to film me here and you were here with me anyways,” giggles Sam.  “So, are you ready to film or not?”

Ben stops and then turns to sit on one of the stone steps of the pyramid before pushing the hat back on his head and looks up at the redhead who has her hands on her hips and is looking down at the Cockney King who holds up the camera.  “Crack on Sammi, I am going to sit her and film ya and then when we are done, you and me will go for a couple britneys.”

“Deal,” states Sam as she moves to the side and sits on a stair herself.  She looks over at Ben and motions for him to begin filming.


In two days I am going to be stepping into a ring in Cusco for Climax Control against Aleesha Jones and I have to say that I am looking forward to it.

You see, she is the first person in a long time to actually consider me a worthy opponent.  You can’t imagine Aleesha how good it feels to have someone talk about me like I am a challenge, not a has been.  And if I am being honest, I would like to thank you for the respect you are showing me. 

Let me be clear though, even with the mutual respect we are showing each other, this isn’t going to be a match that will see either of us holding back I am sure.  You want a challenge but you also want to prove yourself I am sure.  You are still working on finding your way into challenging for titles and I have been there, done that.  Which means that the two of us are both dangerous in our own ways.

You are a conundrum for sure.  Almost a contradiction in terms of what I have observed.  You are tough, you have a winning record that means you are tough to face and even tougher to beat I am sure.  But you are also an unknown quantity when it comes to matches and being able to study you.  What I saw in your matches, you definitely won’t be someone that I can push around.  But there are only two matches that I am able to study that I know of.  I liked what I saw.  If you ask me, I think that even though you are new, you are someone that I predict will go onto win titles here in Sin City Wrestling.  It may not be right away but I am sure that you are going to go far.   

Now, this match isn’t just you in the ring.  I am stepping into the ring in what could possibly be the last time I am in the ring before me and Ben here challenge for the Mixed Tag titles.  Can you imagine the confidence that I will have if I am able to go into that match with a win.  See, I am out to prove that when Ben and I won that number one contendership match, it wasn’t a fluke.  In all actuality, we should have been in the title match but well, that didn’t happen and now it will be happening at Violent Conduct. 

I want to prove to myself as well that I am able to step into the ring with a future champion who beat my opponent and win.  You beat Eiley and that is something that I haven’t done.  Y’all would think that I could beat a rookie but you would be wrong when it comes to matches lately.  But that doesn’t mean that lightning can’t strike on Sunday. 

I am coming to this match looking for a fight.  I need to push myself facing someone that I respect for their talent to prepare me for the supercard.  And when I say that I respect you Aleesha, I mean it.  So this match isn’t going to be a fight between a rookie and a veteran.  This is going to be a match between equals Ms Jones.  Don’t let anyone tell you that you aren’t worth of a match of this caliber. 

But I also want to warn you Aleesha.  I am not looking at facing Eiey at Violent Conduct.  I am not looking at anything but you and focusing on our match.  You aren’t someone that I would dare disrespect by not bringing my best.  After all, that IS the reason that you were booked to face me isn’t it?  That is just what I am telling myself.  Christian Underwood and Mark Ward want you to face someone that won’t have their focus on anything but their opponent.  Each match I am in, each opponent I face, that is where my focus is set and it is set with laser precision right smackdab on you this Sunday at Climax Control. 
Make no mistake of underestimating me.  Because that is where I am at my most dangerous.  I can come at you from any angle, and I do mean ANY angle.  Whether it is from the mat, the top rope, or on the outside…submission or pin…I am unpredictable when it comes to challenging anyone.  I have no limits and no quit. 

So bring your best Aleesha…because I am bringing mine.



Sam makes a cutting motion towards Ben who stops filming her and then offers a smile.  “Well said Sam.  So now what?”

Sam looks at Ben then to the top of the pyramid, a slow smile crossing her face. 

“How about double or nothing?” she offers as she nods to the top and points between the two of them. 

Ben follows her glance then nods slowly.  “Bloody hell Ginge.  You’re on.”

The two begin the climb up the stairs, Sam edging ahead before she is pulled back by Ben who then teases her by preventing her from passing his as they move up the stairs higher.

“PRAT, that is cheating!” exclaims Sam but Ben continues blocking her with a chuckle as he moves up the stairs ahead of Sam.


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Climax Control Archives / Facing Eiley one on one
« on: July 21, 2023, 11:28:52 PM »
OOC:  I have to apologize, had a medical emergency this week that caused me to not be able to write as much as I had plotted out.  But back on my feet now.

*** roleplay***

Wow, I just can’t believe it.  Ben and I will be facing Eiley and Oliver Zahn for the titles that we should have been competing for at Summer XXXTreme.  But that is for the future isn’t it Eiley?  It was the first match that was announced for Violent Conduct.  And do you know what is funny about that? 
It actually gives you a heads up that your titles will only be around your waist for a little over a month.
Don’t get me wrong, you were a strong pair that did win the titles and trust me when I say that you dominated the match.  And congratulations on winning the titles that were reinstated.  I know that the competition was fierce and actually winning those titles was an accomplishment that deserves respect so bravo, you won the titles and got my respect that night.

But then you went and opened your mouths and made me lose it.

Listening to you talk last week on Climax Control about the fact that you were the ones that were the only deserving pair to win the titles and you belittled Ben and I like we were nothing.  Maybe you need to learn how to be humble.  You talk a big game but when it comes to titles, these are your first ones aren’t they?  And winning them went right to your head. 

You don’t even really know me do you.  Oh you seem to think you do but when push comes to shove, you are just repeating everything that every other Bombshells says about me because you seem to think that is something that will put me in my place and give you the advantage in the ring.  I want to remind you that I am a former mixed tag champion, a multi time Bombshell Roulette champion, a multi time Bombshell World title holder and a hall of famer.  Those accolades themselves would earn me respect one would suspect but not from you I am sure because you don’t know how to respect anything.

Just means I am going to have to earn your respect at Climax Control by beating you in the middle of the ring.     
   



Sam Marlowe stands outside of her home in Vegas where she is waiting for someone.  She looks out over the back garden where a small pool and patio is.  Dressed in a white bikini and sunglasses, she leans against one of the pillars lost in thought.  She doesn’t hear the footsteps behind her as Colton Myers moves to lean into her, his hands going around her waist. 

“Hey sweetness,” he says while laying his chin on the shoulder of Sam who smiles and leans back into the arms of her husband.  “Penny for your thoughts.”

Sam turns back to look at the pool where she had been staring at.  “Just thinking of what is going on this week.  I have the flight to Jordan and I have to prepare for a match against someone that I will be facing at the supercard.  And I have to admit that this tour really has me confused.”

“Confused…how so?” Colton asks. 

Sam moves closer to the pool and sits on the edge before she slowly lowers one foot into the water.  “Normally I get to pick some place central and then I am able to stay close to the shows for tours but this one is all over the place that is isn’t just as easy.  And if I come home, I am not going to be in any shape due to jetlag.  If I am honest, my best bet is to just head to each city after each show.  This week in Jordan I have a match against Eiley…someone that is a rookie.  She is definitely going to be a challenge.  Trained by Mikah, attitude of a multiple time champion,” begins Sam as she kicks the water.  “She is just another person that will be putting me down I am sure.  But I am looking forward to this match.  It will be a way to start getting prepared for the supercard.”
Colton crouches down beside Sam and slowly plays his hands over the shoulders of his wife.  “I can’t believe that you would let someone like that get the better of you.  Why do you think that she is going to be putting you down?”

“Darlin’, everyone puts me down and I have to say that I ain’t worried.  Sure it plays with my confidence but I have realized that I can’t let it bother me when it comes to my wrestling,” she offers with a half smile.  “I just need to go into each match with confidence and do what I do best and that is give it my all.”  She turns to Colton and smiles up at him.  “What about you?  Did you want to come watch the match…have a free trip to Jordan?”
Colton frowns slightly and shakes his head.  “I wish I could sweetness but I got this job..” he says, his eyes not meeting Sam’s.  “They need me on set day after tomorrow.  But I will be watching the stream from the job.  Go get em Tiger!”

Colton leans forward and kisses the top of Sam’s head as he straightens up and begins to back away from Sam. 
“I have to go and pack for the trip to the set.  Care to join me?”

Sam gets to her feet and joins Colton entering the house.



Eiley, I understand you and the fact that you are bemoaning the fact that you and your partner are being compared to your mentors.  I don’t see you as the next Mikah even though you are so desperate to be her.  You just don’t see it, do you?  Let me show you shall I?

Just like Mikah, you are so full of yourself and consider yourself untouchable by any of the bombshells in the back.  Heck, you even end your little promotional videos with Ciao just like Mikah even though you aren’t her.  And don’t get me started on the fact that just like Mikah, you open your mouth to put everyone in their place because no one is better than you.

Let me tell you a story Mi…I mean Eiley.  Once upon a time there was a woman named Mikah who dominated in the ring and she was the Bombshell World champion.  And everyone that she faced she beat.  She was golden in the ring and she thought that she was untouchable and that no one could beat her.  She thought this so strongly that she decided that she would grace a bombshell with a chance to try to take her title that she had held.  And when it came to defending that championship against her hand picked opponent, she lost the title to that challenger.  Now I don’t know if Mikah had told you about that when she was mentoring you or even what she might have said about it but in that match, she walked in full of confidence and walked out without the belt.  If Mikah hadn’t told you, that handpicked opponent who took her title was me.

Now I am not telling you this story to hurt your confidence.  No, I am telling you this story to make you realize that when it comes to doubting me, you need to know that I am not someone that will just walk away from the match without making sure that I did everything I could do to earn respect from my opponent.  I am the one bombshell that everyone considers the sweetheart of SCW.  And to be honest, I can be a sweetheart at times but when that bell rings, this sweetheart turns into a tiger who is out to win. 

I am sure that you are going to tell me that I am not a threat because of my win loss record lately.  Go ahead and talk up how bad I am and how badly you are going to beat me because I know that when it comes to you, you follow the playbook of your mentor.  Speaking of, does Mikah appreciate the fact that you are basically her but younger?  Because isn’t that the sincerest form of flattery isn’t it?  I just don’t understand why you feel the need to be her.  Or is it because you are afraid to go out on your own, step out of her shadow, be your own woman? 

Tell you what Eiley, I will treat you as your own person.  I kid when talking about how you are trying to be Mikah.  Because you can’t be her.  At least I hope you can’t.  Sorry, that was a bit catty of me.  You after all are a champion and I am just the challenger that will be facing you at the next supercard for that belt you are carrying.  The only difference between me taking the Bombshell Championship from Mikah and Ben and I taking the Mixed Tag title belts from you and your partner is the name of the supercard.  But before that, we have our match at Climax Control in Amman Jordan and let me tell you, I am going to be there to test your mettle.  What better way to test your limits…and prove that you are definitely not Limitless.

See you Sunday at Climax Control Eiley.  I will be the one across the ring from you looking to beat you in the middle of the ring.
   


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I wonder Bea and Bill if you realize that you are insane.  I don’t mean the cuckoo crazy insane but I can’t help but think that you are the living embodiment of insanity.  They do say you know that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. 

I do have to question what result you are looking for this time Bea?  Are you thinking that you are losing relevance so you need to make some sort of statement to get it back.  And in your mind, why would you think that attacking me would do that for you?  Isn’t it enough that every time you think you need to involve yourself in someone’s matches, you pick me?

I have to ask Bea, are you a glutton for punishment or are you insane in thinking that if you attack me you will get a different result when it comes to being in the ring with me?  Like seriously, between the two of us, tell me what it is that you want to prove.  Is it that you think that I will just roll over and let you walk all over me when you attack me or step into my matches and cost me opportunities?  Or do you think that if you make me angry enough I will be off my game and you will finally be able to say that you got a win over me.  Again, I have to remind you that as much as I have faced you in the ring and as much as you want to beat me…y’all come up short when the final bell rings.

Now don’t get me wrong, you are someone that can bring it in the ring.  But you are putting yourself into a situation that for all intents and purposes is a losing one.  Try as I might, I just can’t understand the ‘beat me beat me I like it’ masochistic desire to have me beat you again and again.  One of these days Bea, you are going to end up making me angry and then I am not going to be responsible for what happens. 

And Bill, I have to give you credit for standing up for your wife and her delusional self.  And I know that even though you and I will not face one another, I do have a tag team partner that well, had his opportunity of challenging for the Mixed Tag titles taken away by your wife.  And I am sure that Ben has talked all about that and about what he is going to be doing in the ring against you.  I am just sorry that you were put in that position by your wife.

I have to say, I do have respect for you though.  You have won titles here in SCW and that isn’t something to just brush off.  So, props where props are due, this match between the two of you versus Ben and I is going to be hard hitting I am sure and when push comes to shove, it will be for the number one contendership for the Mixed Tag titles.  And I apologize now but when the final bell rings, Justin Decent will be announcing that the new number one contenders will be…

Ben Jordan and Sam Marlowe.     
   



"Save me, Ginge!"

A loud pounding gets the attention of Sam Marlowe who is dressed in a pair of denim overalls over a Disney Stitch crop top.  Sitting in front of her mirror, she is holding a makeup brush that she sets down before she moves towards her stateroom door.  Her hand reaches out and turns it only to have it push her back as a whirlwind rushes in and slams it shut, their back against it.

“What is the matter Ben?  You look a little worse for wear,” comments Sam taking in the ripped shirt that is hanging off the shoulders and torso of her friend.  “Why are you dressed like that?  Did you get into some kind of fight?”

Turning, Ben leans down and puts his eye to the peephole of the doorway as he tosses his reply over his shoulder.  “You could say so.  A rather friendly flock of birds decided they wanted to…ummm have you heard of Benny Hill?” he asks as he turns around again to smile at Sam.  “First we were havin’ a rabbit then next I knew; the chase was on.”

Sam looks suspiciously at Ben then moves towards the door, opening it while Ben squeezes behind it for cover.  Sam looks down the hallway to see the group of women looking around as if they had lost something.  One woman sees Sam in the hallway and moves toward her.   “Have you seen Ben Jordan?  I heard he is on this floor and I also heard that he is single so I thought I might take a chance you know…getting to know him better,” offers the woman with a waggle of her eyebrows.  Sam steps back into her room and turns slightly to see Ben shaking his head and mouthing the word no.

“So sorry,” she offers with a shrug of her shoulders.  “I’m just his tag partner and I was supposed to meet him down by the ring build that is going on.  Have you checked that area out?” she offers with a half smile as she brushes her fingers through her hair.  The woman nods and says thanks as she joins the other women.  The group head off on their search for Ben as Sam closes the door. 

“Thanks Sam,” says Ben as he moves towards the couch in Sam’s stateroom.  “So, I am here for our date night…let’s give it a bit to lose the hangers on then we can head out.”  Sitting on the couch, he crosses his legs with his foot hanging on his knee.   

Sam gives him a look as she sits across from him.  “I know that we have tended to not match clothing when it comes to the date but don’t you think your outfit is a little revealing?” Sam muses as she fights a grin.  “I mean I am pretty sure dressed like that, not too many women are going to be watching the movie.”

Ben looks down at his tattered ripped shirt and nods almost seriously as he takes it in.  “Maybe you are right Sam.  But I can’t change here and I don’t want to go out there…”  Ben shudders at the thought.  “You have to figure out how to get me to my room where I have clothes or we’ll just put up our plates here and crack on with date night here.”

“Oh no we will not Prat,” answers Sam as she moves towards the mirror once more.  “I finally got everything prepared for this year’s date night and this time you are going to listen and do what I tell you…comprendez?”

Sam once more picks up the brush and swirls it in a light powdery eyeshadow then slowly drags it across the lid of her right eye, winking at herself as Ben leans back.  “Getting bossy Ginge, this isn’t cricket you know.  I never thought you would be telling me what to do.”  Ben acts hurt which makes Sam turn suddenly in her chair.

“Don’t you even start Ben.  One year you were formal and I was casual, another year you were casual and I decided to dress up.  This time we are going to match even if I have to dress you myself!”  exclaims Sam.  “Besides, what were you going to wear huh?”

Ben shrugs slowly as if he hadn’t made any plans one way or another which only makes Sam sigh and mutter ‘Jiminy Cricket’  Gettiing to her feet, she moves to the closet and pulls out a bathrobe with the ships name on the pocket then a rather large floppy hat.  “Put this on,” she says as she tosses the two items at Ben.

“I don’t think they will let us wear this to the movie Sammi,” says the Brit as he looks at the robe and hat.  “Besides, what is with this get up?”

“You need to get back to your stateroom to change and you have some predators looking to jump you out there so it is a disguise Ben.  It will allow us to get you back to your room so I can help you pick out something to wear tonight.  Then I can get back here to get ready myself,” says Sam.  She plucks the hat out of Ben’s hand and plops it on his head and covers the laugh that was threatening with a cough as Ben gives her a how dare you look.  “Or we could let you crack on without it and take your chances out in the open…”

The look of horror that crosses Ben’s face is classic as he scrambles to put on the robe and then pulls the hat over his eyes.  Sam reaches for the coiled key bracelet for her room and moves to the door.  “Come on Ben, let’s get you to your stateroom.”

Ben joins her as the two of them move out of Sam’s stateroom and into the corridor.  Looking both ways, the tag team moves to the elevator and then steps inside as it opens.  The glass elevator looks over the deck where Ben sees his ‘entourage’ looking for him and he turns to avoid their glance.  Sam watches as she sees one of the women point at the elevator.  “We need to move quickly Ben.  Got any of that spy skills?”

Ben winks and then grabs Sam’s hand before the elevator doors open.  As the pair exits the elevator and spies the women advancing, Ben winks and brings his hand up with Sam’s eyes widening in surprise.

SNAP!

The area around the pair freezes with no motion from anyone other than Sam and Ben.  “You could have done that all along?  Prat!” exclaims Sam as the pair move towards Ben’s stateroom.  Once there, Sam waits, her foot tapping slightly as she watches Ben open his door.  He waves her inside before following her in.  He stops and leans out of the room to snap his fingers once more with a wink.

Sam made her way to the closet which she opens to reveal Ben’s clothes hung there.  Reaching inside, she pulls out a pair of dark pants, dark shoes and a white buttondown shirt.  Turning, she holds up the outfit and motions to it.  “This will work I think,” she offers before handing them to Ben.  “Now that we have you sorted out, I am going to get ready.  I will see you in an hour right?” Sam asks.

“An hour it is Ginge,” replies Ben with a smile.  “Least this time we will match.”

Sam laughs as she makes it to the door.  “Remember that snappy thing and I will hopefully see you at my door with your clothes still intact.”

“No promises Sammi,” teases Ben as Sam exits the room.

Tick tock…One hour later…

Ben Jordan stands outside of Sam Marlowe’s room, dressed in the outfit she had picked out for him.  Tugging lightly at the collar of his shirt, Ben then brings his fist against the door of Sam’s room.

“You ready Sammi?” he calls out.  He steps back as Sam opens the door wearing a short black dress and heels with her hair pulled back to cascade down her back in long curls.  “You look ready but more for a party than a movie night.  You sure we are dressed right?”

Sam nods as she steps into the corridor.  “I am just glad we are on the same page clothing wise.  Besides, I think that this time we are going to be able to watch the movie without worrying that you would stick out or I would.  This looks normal for the two of us wouldn’t you agree.”

“I don’t know about normal Ginge…I am Ben Jordan after all,” says the Brit with another pop of his collar.  Sam shakes her head and turns to walk towards the location of the movie under the stars.  Ben moves to join her as the pair move down the corridor. 

A young woman and a little girl are walking along the hall and pass Sam and Ben.  The little girl turns to look at Ben then tugs on her mother's beach cover.

"Look mama, brown chicken brown cow" she says with a smile pointing at Ben.  Sam ducks her head and giggles as Ben gives her a strange look.

"Brown chicken brown...cow?" he asks which only makes Sam laugh harder.  "What is she on about?"

"I think she means bow chicka bow wow," answers Sam as she tries to catch her breath.  “Gettin’ all the girls aren’t ya.”

“Wait a minute Ginge…I am not trying to get anyone,” argues Ben as he looks back to see the little girl who winks at him with a little wave and smile.  He smiles back but then takes the hand of his partner and tucks into his elbow.  “Now where were we?”

“On our way to see the movie,” replies Sam.  “Although, don’t y’all think that maybe we should be discussing strategy for the match instead?”

“Date night tonight, then tomorrow, we talk strategy,” answers Ben as the pair walk along the corridor.  “Besides, it is only the Barnharts…how strategic do we need to be?”

“I guess…” says Sam.  “Oh and by the way, I heard that you talked to the techs about our entrance?  Did we manage to get the song?”

Ben nods and says yep, popping the “P”.

“I loved the song you suggested but people are going to talk you know,” muses Sam. 

“Let em,” returns Ben as he reaches for the elevator button.  Once the car arrives at the floor, he guides Sam inside and she reaches for the button to take them to the theater under the stars.  The ride is quiet for the most part until the doors open to reveal Ben’s fans.  Ben again tucks the hand of Sam against his elbow and leads her out of the elevator to the sad sighs of disappointment from the fans.  Sam softly chuckles as she raises her eyebrow at the Brit which he pointedly ignores.

“So what movie is playing tonight Sammi?” he asks.

“I don’t know…I didn’t really look.  But I did manage to arrange for snacks and drinks,” offers Sam as she leads Ben toward a pair of loungers near the back of the theater where a table is resting between them with two drinks ready to drink. 

Sitting on a lounger, Sam curls her legs under her and picks up her glass to hold it up to Ben who has settled on the opposite lounger.  “Here’s to date night,” toasts Sam.

“To date night,” answers Ben as he brings the edge of his glass up to clink against Sam’s.  “And to our win on Sunday and the number one contendership.”

Sam nods just as the music of the start of the movie plays.  The two lean back as the opening credits of the movie cross the screen.



Okay, I have to say it.  You have finally pushed enough of my buttons for me to be a bit peeved Bea.  I can’t believe you and your need to try to make yourself better than you are.  And the fact that you keep spouting revisionist history and even worse, you have your husband spouting the same nonsense. 

We both know Bea that y’all got into that match to cost Ben and I our shot at those titles.  I don’t know what you were thinking but once you did it you blamed everyone but the one person responsible…

YOU!

I get it Bea, I must be some kind of annoyance to you for you to decide to get involved in my match.  Why did you though.  You talk about how you wanted to be an observer of the match and then when the opportunity came up, you took it to attack Tempest and cost us the match.  I hope you are happy Bea with what you have sown.  Because you are about to reap something that you have reaped before.

Let me go back shall we?  You decided to hit me with burning hot coffee then lie and said that I basically threw it in my own face.  And that time you managed to push me into a match that ended up with me beating you.  Which was the start of every match seeing me beat you.  I know that must be driving you insane because no matter how much I want to move past you, I just can’t can I?  You need to keep reminding me that you are there and that when it comes to me, you keep putting yourself into my crosshairs.

Are you doing this because you know that the title shot was something that I wanted so much?  Or are you doing this to take away things that I want because you are jealous that I am more in the spotlight than you are?  Either way Bea, at Summer XXXTreme, it is going to be you and me in a mixed tag match where Ben will be dealing with your husband and I will be shattering your dreams once again when I beat you from stem to peter finish. 

Bill I wish you would do something about your wife and her lies.  They are starting to infect you and that is sad.  Revisionist history is all well and good but all it is doing now is making you seem small and weak because you can’t admit that you did something.  It is making you look like a chump that needs to lie to appear to be better than you are.  That is fine Bill, but delusions don’t win matches and lies don’t erase the fact that your wife has put you in the position to once again lose in a match.

Here on the Princess, y’all are going to be stepping into the ring with two wrestlers who are multiple champions and when it is all over, we will be in line for another shot at the Mixed Tag titles.  Whether it is Ben hitting his Crossing Jordan on Bill or me hitting the Sammisault on Bea…the Barnharts are in for a beating and will be losing on Sunday.

I would wish you luck but something tells me that your luck ran out when Bea decided to take away our shot.  See you Sunday.   
   


16
Climax Control Archives / Favorite tag partner from BFTP redux
« on: June 10, 2023, 12:00:21 AM »
The sounds of a wrestling match can be heard from the television at the home of Sam Marlowe but it isn’t drawing the attention of the owner of the house.  She’s dressed in a pair of jeans with rips in the knees and a baseball jersey with Stitch on it.  Beside her, Philip Marlowe in casual clothes can be seen, lounging back and sipping at a long necked bottle as he watches the action.  On the screen, the image of Sam wrestling with Ben Jordan in the background plays which has Philip shaking his head.

“I know you told me princess that this wrestling in something y\all like but I don’t know why you like to fly ‘round the ring like that.  Ain’t you afraid of hurting yourself?” asks Philip Marlowe but he doesn’t get a reply.  Turning from the television, he sees Sam on the couch, one knee pulled up with her elbow resting on it.  She appears a million miles away and not listening to what her father is saying.  Philip leans back and rests one arm over the back of the couch.  “So, y’all want to move back to Texas and be a nanny to Cyn’s kids?” he muses.

“Sure Daddy, whatever you say,” answers Sam which causes her father to laugh and finally get her attention.  “What’s so funny?”

“You princess,” her father responds.  “I just suggested that you move back to Texas and be Cyn’s nanny…”

He is stopped by the horrified look on Sam’s face and laughs harder as he leans forward and sets the bottle on the table in front of him.  “Let’s have it Sammi…what’s got y’all distracted.”

Sam turns towards her father and pulls her feet up to sit Indian style.  “Daddy, I just found out something that is really making me think.  Y’all know my friend Ben right?”

“Shore enough do.  Ain’t he the one that bought you at that auction way back?  Your sister was spitting nails that night.  What about him?” Philip asks.

“He and I kinda went our separate ways for a bit there.  I mean he had things he was doing…I had things that I was doin’ and well we drifted apart you could say.  Don’t get me wrong…we were still friends but it got weird you know.  His wife and him kinda made me feel like a third wheel and rather than cling, I was happy for him and all but we lost our closeness,” admits Sam who brings up her hand and lightly nibbles on her thumbnail.

Seeing it, her father lightly pats the hand making her pull it away from her mouth.  He puts his hand on the hand of Sam that had fallen to the couch.  “So what is wrong now?” he asks softly.

“Nothing really Daddy but you would think that if your friend was goin’ through something they would come to you right?” she wonders out loud.  “He sent for me and Jamie to tell us that he’s back but that he also got divorced and gave up all his houses and worldly goods.  Basically it is just him and Bear and his private jet.”

“He’s got a private jet?” jokes Philip.  “Does it fly?  Or is it a glorified home?”

“Daddy!  I don’t know if he considers it home or not but I am more concerned that when he was goin’ through all that, he didn’t come to me for help,” sighs Sam.  “I guess that maybe he didn’t see our friendship as important at that time.”

“Sammi, who was it that he invited to talk to about it?” muses Philip.

Sam thinks for a moment and tilts her head.  “He called me and Jamie to meet him.”

Sam’s father nods and then speaks again.  “And what did he talk about?”

“He told us what had happened and why he was so distant and all that,” admits Sam.  “Then he said that he wanted to go for the Mixed Tag titles in Sin City Wrestling with me…although Jamie offered to be his partner…”

Sam starts to giggle upon saying that outloud.  Philip Marlowe raises an eyebrow as she catches her breath.  “Why can’t his friend Jamie team with him?” asks her father.

“Well Jamie can’t team with him because the Mixed Tag titles are for teams of a superstar and bombshell…and Jamie is not a bombshell.  Besides, Ben and I did team up for one of the Blast from the Past tournaments and we almost won it all.  And if I am honest, I always wanted to see just what we could have done or how far we could have went if we teamed up,” says Sam.  She smiles at the thought as her father once more pats her hand.

“Sounds like you two are going to see if this Ben wants to team with you to win those belts huh?” muses Marlowe as he reaches for his beer.  “Seems to me that you need to make sure that you don’t let him down princess.  Friends don’t do that.”

Sam turns her eyes to her father and smiles, her nose crinkling slightly.  “Y’all are right Daddy, thank you for making me see reason.  Now I just have to prevent Jamie from naming the tag team.  He was saying that when he and Ben teamed they were Team BJ…and if that is the case…”

Sensing what was coming, Sam’s father does a spit take with the mouthful of beer he had just drank.  “Y’all ain’t tellin’ me that you and Ben would be Team BS?”    He lets out a loud guffaw that makes Sam glare.

“Not you too!  Back when Ben and I teamed before, we thought that maybe would could call ourselves the B&ST,” she replies which only has her father wagging his finger at her.  “Don’t get ahead of yourself princess.  Let’s make sure that you and he win a couple first then once you two have these titles, then you can call yourselves the B&ST.”

“Okay okay Daddy, I get it.  I better start getting ready for teaming with Ben and to do that, I am going to have to start studying our Blast from the Past matches.  Speaking of…what are we watching?” she asks.

Her father points to the television with the neck of his bottle as he replies.  “The Blast from the Past matches y’all had.” 



Sam Marlowe walks along the street in Phoenix Arizona with the warm sun making her red curls shine as it bounces on the shoulders of her tee shirt that is tucked into a pair of jeans.  Her boot heels tap on the concrete as she moves.  She doesn’t seem to notice the people pointing and talking as she heads into the door of a building that swooshes open.  As she disappears inside, the camera view shows it to be a local hospital.

Sam moves down the corridor towards a desk where she stops and smiles at the woman sitting behind it squinting up at the computer screen and ignoring Sam as she tries to figure out what she appears to be causing her issues.  The tap tap of her finger hitting the delete button has Sam ducking her head as she softly coughs to get the receptionist’s notice.

Turning to Sam, the receptionist raises her eyebrows and offers Sam a crooked smile.  “Can I help you dear?” she asks.

Sam nods as she laces her fingers together.  “You can.  I am looking for the administrator of this hospital.  I have an appointment,” she responds.  “We were talking about a project that have with my company that I wrestle for.  Sammi’s sweethearts where I invite some of the children patients and their families to be my guests at the show.”

“That’s nice ma’am,” the receptionist responds as she picks up the phone and running her finger down the call list, she dials a four digit number.  Waiting a moment, she smiles again at Sam who smiles back.  “A Miss…”

“Marlowe…Sam Marlowe,” the redhead whispers.

“Sam Marlowe is here to see you,” the receptionist says then listens to the person on the other end of the phone.  After a moment, the receptionist hangs up the phone and then points to the doorway down the hall behind her.  “He is ready to see you now,” she says as the door opens to reveal a man in a shirt and tie with a white lab coat.

“Come in Ms Marlowe,” he offers as he motions to the office.  “Please come in.”

Sam moves past him into the office and sits on a chair in front of the desk.  The administrator moves around the desk and flops into the rather beat-up leather chair.  “So, we were speaking of something that you wanted to do at the wrestling matches this weekend?”

Sam nods with a smile.  “I used to have this thing that wherever we were wrestling, I had a suite or something with children from the local hospitals and their families invited to see Climax Control and generally made a night of it.  I want to bring that back and I wanted to start here in Phoenix.  So, I brought myself down to see if you had a chance to chose the group that will be joining me at Climax Control and deliver these release forms so we can show the kids on the stream because I want to join them for part of the night.”

“You got it Ms Marlowe,” he begins only to stop at Sam holding up her hand.

“It’s just Sam,” the redhead says.  “Ms Marlowe is my moms and she isn’t here.  Besides, I am looking forward to it.  I mean those times before were great and I am looking forward to having Sammi’s sweethearts start up once more.”

The administrator nods as Sam pulls a bunch of papers out of her bag and sets the gently on the desk.  “Here are the releases for you.”  She looks down to see her watch and then with a slight panicked look, gets to her feet and reaches out her hand.  “Oh gosh, I wish I could stay but I have to meet someone soon.  But I will be ready on Sunday to meet everyone at the venue.”

“We will be there Ms…Sam,” the administrator says as he picks up the papers and squares them by tapping them lightly on the desk.  “And good luck in your match.”

Sam is almost to the door before she turns and smiles at the administrator.  “Thanks,” she calls out before walking through the door.  She offers a wave to the receptionist and then leaves the hospital.

About a half hour later, she appears near a park when suddenly everything around her freezes.  A small smile crosses her face as she slowly walks towards the part.  She can see Bear beside Ben who is smiling and talking to the camera.  Bear turns his head and sees Sam who holds a finger up to her lips.  Bear seems to wink then leans into the strokes.

Sam leans against the short wall as she watches Ben talking to the camera.  A look of happiness crosses her face, a smile from ear to ear watching Ben and realizing how long it has been since she has seen him like this and her heart was happy. 

“This is right,” she mutters to herself.  “I am so glad he is back and so glad to be teaming with him.  We are so going to win those mixed tag titles.”

Sam can see that Ben is finishing up his ‘rabbit’ that he called it.  Pushing herself from the wall, she wanders closer to Ben and Bear and sits beside them and teases Ben about being rusty.

“You know Ben, you aren’t the only one that needs to say things about the match on Sunday.  I guess it is time that I try that snappy thing,” Sam suggests.  Sam raises her fingers to snap as she has seen Ben do time and again however before she can, a hand comes down over hers.

“Hold on a sec Ginge…do you remember what happened last time you tried this?” questions Ben with a concerned look fighting a smile. 

Sam shakes her head slowly.  “I have been practicing you know.”  She once more reaches up to snap which freezes everyone in place.  Ben looks around, the look of concern on his face replaced by a smile.  Sam smirks up at him and prepares to speak but suddenly the people begin to move once more. 

“Performance issues?” teases Ben which only causes Sam’s eyes to narrow. 

“Fine..could you maybe give me a bit of assistance for this Prat?” she replies.

Ben smirks and holds a hand out in front of Sam’s nose and with a wink, snaps his fingers…

“Crack on Ginge...”



To say that I am excited about this Sunday is an understatement.  Do you realize what this Climax Control is?  It is a return that I have been waiting for since Blast from the Past 2017 when we teamed up and went all the way to the finals of that tournament.  We were a tag team to be worried about.  The reason was that we were best friends.  We had each other’s back.  And we won…until the finals.  But I knew why we didn’t win that and I was fine with that.  Then we drifted apart for a bit and I will admit that I didn’t like that much but hey what can you do about it.  He went his way and I went mine. 

For a while I left and I worked on me.  I got healed up completely and then I made my return.  Sadly at the time, Ben wasn’t here in SCW much so I continued on.  And then a few months ago, that all changed.  Sin City Wrestling announced that the Mixed Tag titles were making a comeback and I knew that was something I wanted to fight for.  But who to tag with was the question.  Yeah, I had my dream partner in my thoughts but could I even ask him?  Then out of the blue, a message and a plane ticket and one discussion later here I am entered into the race for the mixed tag title belts with what one would have to say is a dream come true.  Oh…hadn’t I said that my dream partner was Ben Jordan?

First I want to address a couple of things.  First off, welcome back Ben, looking forward to this match as we start our run for the belts.

Then I want to address Austin Mercer.  I have to say I am glad that I don’t have to face you in the ring.  I have seen you and I have to tell you, I respect you greatly.  I have seen you when you won titles and when you hit your lows but even then you still gave people a run for their money.  Don’t get me wrong, I am confident in my partner but you will be a big man to topple.  Ben has done it before and I am pretty sure that he will do it again.  Win or loss, mad respect for you Austin.  Sadly, even with the mad respect, I am going to have to tell you that it won’t stop us from beating you in the ring on Sunday.

Then we have Tempest, the Amazon who throws a big shadow over the bombshell division.  To say that I wasn’t worried would be a lie.  I have been in the ring with you and I can vouch for the fact that you have the ability and skill.  And for a bigger bombshell, you are an all arounder.  When bombshells beat you, they have the right to brag even though they have probably no strength to.

Now I know that I do hold a win over you and trust me I will tell the truth.  It was  a learning experience with the pain you inflicted and if truth be told, I remember it every time I rotate my shoulder or bend my back.  But you have to ask yourself Tempest, every time that I rotate that shoulder or stretch the wrong way, would I be thinking of how painful it is or am I thinking about wanting to get my own back for that pain?  A lot of people think that I am SCW’s sweetheart but if I am honest, there are times deep down inside, that little voice talks to me about making you feel the pain that I did. 

Which means on Sunday when I step into that ring with you, I am stepping into the ring with a healthy dose of respect for you.  You have lived this life with wrestling at your core.  Me, I will admit it was mostly baseball and football growing up for me.  Then I discovered wrestling and I was hooked.  I got in the ring and that was it, the adrenaline became a craving that I enjoyed.  I went out and I found a trainer who pushed me beyond my limits.  Vixen taught me the basics but it is my opponents that have taught me finesse. 

You yourself were one of those teachers Tempest.  By your sheer size and power, you taught me pain but you also taught me how to fight through that pain and how to use it as fuel to win matches.  You were the mountain I had to climb to learn that size doesn’t matter.  Size…my Daddy always says it isn’t the size of the doggie in the fight but the size of the fight in the doggie.

On Sunday, you are going to be in for a fight Tempest.  I am not fighting to prove people who think that I am not going to be a challenge wrong.  I am fighting for the chance at the Mixed Tag Team belts with my best friend.  Sunday is step one.  I’ll see you and Austin there and I promise you, we, Ben and I will leave you in our rearview.
   
   



17
Climax Control Archives / Questions raised and answers given?
« on: May 19, 2023, 11:36:12 PM »
Musings of one Sam Marlowe…

Two weeks ago, I was in the ring with Mercedes Vargas at Into the Void and in that match I proved that I could take a beating.  It was all Mercedes in that match and I bet the majority of the crowd watching were sure that I was going to be pinned and beaten but even though I didn’t get much offense, when push came to shove, It was me that picked up the win. 

Then of course, dealing with my arm that had been worked over by my opponent I was blindsided by someone that decided they wanted to send a message to me.  Krystal Wolfe and her mouthpiece got into the ring and took a cheap shot against me and doing damage to my arm.  As if she wanted to tell me that she could attack me at any time and break my arm like she has been doing to others.

I will admit Krystal, you managed to get the drop on me in the ring because I wasn’t expecting you to still be obsessing over me beating you before.  But thanks to your little attack, my focus has been redirected to you and if havin’ me on your list is something you want so badly, consider me risin’ on that list.  You came to pick a fight, well…to quote Doc Holiday from Tombstone…I’ll be your Huckleberry! 
   



Aftermath…

Location:  London England, a hospital near the Copper Box Arena

A low rumble of voices can be heard chattering about a man who has sat down beside a redhead who is cradling her arm against her chest.  The man is dressed in Victorian clothing but looking very twenty first century.  The redhead is dressed in a pair of dark leggings but a silvery halter under the woolen jacket of the man.  Her head is down, her breathing ragged.  Every movement brings a hiss of pain.

“It that bad Ginge?” questions Ben Jordan who leans back against the fake plastic leather of the waiting room chair. 

“Nah, just hurts every time I move,” answers Sam Marlowe with a grimace and soft gasp as she turns to Ben.  “I can’t believe that the medics made me get checked out before I could head back to Vegas.  Hey…y’all have a private plane.  Let’s just go get it and head back stateside.”  Her eyes widen into a pair of puppy dog eyes that seem to be working on Ben who is about to nod but coughs as he shakes his head.

“Now Sam, you know that we can go tomorrow.  I want you to get checked because if I take you home without it, your Colton will kick me ‘arse.  So be a good Ginge and listen to your friend.  The doctor will be here soon,” replies Ben who is saved by a nurse calling out Sam’s name.  “Crack on Sam, I will wait right here for you.”

Sam slowly gets to her feet and sticking her tongue out at Ben, she follows the nurse to an examining room where she is told to sit on the gurney and that the doctor will be right in.  Sam gingerly sits down and once more cradles her arm against her chest.  Pulling one leg up, she rests her head on it and softly speaks to herself.

“I wonder what that was with Krystal Wolfe.  What did I do to her?” muses Sam as she rests her other arm on the bent knee.  “I mean if she is trying to be some kind of mean girl and looking for a fight, fine.  But she better realize that now that I know she wants to get froggy, I will be keeping my eyes wide open.”

As she sits there, she is joined by a doctor who is reading a chart.  “Evenin’ miss, I am Doctor Church.  What seems to be the problem?”

Sam turns quickly, a whimper of pain escaping as she tries to smile and points to her arm against her chest.  “My arm…tonight I think I might have messed it up in the ring.  Then someone locked in a kimura lock and took me to the edge of breaking my arm for some kind of revenge.  I was looked at backstage and thought I was good to go but they told me I couldn’t leave to go home until I got a doctor’s note or something.  And, of course my friend Ben said that we needed to come here even though he has a private plane and we could hav…”

The doctor holds up his hand and waves it.  Sam stops midsentence, not realizing that she was chattering as shock was starting to creep in with the reduction of the adrenaline of the match.  “As much as I would like to let you natter on, I need to ask you what is going on,’ offers the doctor.  “So tell me what happened with your arm.”

Sam smiles.  “I am a wrestler and well, I was in the show at the Copper Box where I was in a wrestling match.  I didn’t get much offense in but I did manage to have my opponent single out my arm.  I slammed it into the steel ring post then Mercedes continued to punish it for the rest of the match,” answers the redhead as the doctor sets the chart on the bed and reaches for the arm. 

He pulls it straight making Sam wince.  He tsks at the bruise that had developed before starting to move the arm into different positions.  Sam tries to remain strong as he does but the odd moan and gasp escape.    He lets it go and then picks up the chart to write something down.

“It doesn’t look broken miss however, I am going to have to tape it and recommend that you take pain medication.  I will give you some Vicodin and you will be good to go,” he says before calling in his nurse telling her to bring in the athletic tape and a sling.

Forty minutes later, Sam walks out to the waiting room where Ben has been seated with some people who have moved closer and seems to be talking to the friendly Cockney King.  Seeing Sam, he excuses himself and gets to his feet and joins Sam who is making her way to the door.   “So Ginge,” he begins, “where to now?”

“Since you are asking…home,” replies Sam with a tired smile.  “I hear that you might know someone that could get me there soon…” teases Sam as she exits the building.  Ben follows her and sees her fighting to grab her cellphone with her other hand.  He stops her and pulls out his own cell phone and places a call for a cab.  The pair talk softly while they wait for the few minutes that it takes for the cab to arrive, then climb inside and Ben tells the driver where to go.

An hour later, Sam is sitting in the plane, her arm resting in the sling and her head back against the headrest and her eyes closed.  Ben is across the aisle preparing to take off.  Sam takes a bit of a glimpse out of one eye at Ben before she begins to speak.

“Ben,” she begins, gaining the Cockney King’s attention.  Not opening her eyes, she sighs.  “Do you miss it?”

“Aim’s been off Sam, so I always miss,” Ben jokes.  “What are you on about?”

Sam shakes her head.  “I was just wondering if you missed being a wrestler.  I mean you have been out of it longer than I have and I missed it.  So I am back and resigned.  Have you ever wondered if you wanted to come back?”

Ben raises one eyebrow.  “Where is this coming from Sam?  The Vicodin?”

“No, actually I realized something earlier,” she admits.  “I missed seeing you in SCW.  I missed the fun we had backstage and I saw something that I wanted to ask you about.  But if you don’t want to come back…”

Her voice trailed off as she opened her eyes and rolled her head to look at Ben.  “I saw that they want to bring back the mixed tag titles and I remember how great of a team we were in the Blast from the Past we were teamed in and well I wanted to ask…would you consider teaming with me to win those titles?”

“This is sudden Sam,” Ben replies slowly.  “I have been out of the ring for quite a time.  I might be rusty and besides, I am sure that no one would ever want to see me in the ring anymore.”

“that’s a lie prat,” retorts Sam.  “Lots of people would love to see you back in the ring, especially me.  You are someone that people want to see and want to challenge.  Think about it, you and me teaming up to win the mixed tag titles…”  Sam wiggles her eyebrows suggestively before a wide yawn escapes which only makes Ben laugh.

“Okay Ginge…okay, I will think about it,” answers Ben which has Sam pumping her uninjured arm in the air.  “I will let you know at Climax Control.  Now it is early and I am knackered.  Why don’t you get some sleep and heal up that arm.”

Sam lets her eyes fall closed as the lights of the plane go dark in preparation for take off.



From:  SCW Booking
To:  Sam Marlowe
Subject:  Match for Climax Control

Hi Sam,

We are writing to let you know that you have been booked for the next Climax Control. 

Your opponent is Zoey Lukas.

Regards,
SCW Booking Staff


Wow, imagine that.  Here I am resigned with SCW and they are putting me right in the thick of it facing some top names in the company.  First it was Mercedes Vargas, someone that I have faced many times and much to the surprise of many, I pulled out the win at the supercard against her.  I even surprised myself considering that it was really only my second match back.  I did gain the win and I also gained an enemy in Krystal Wolfe who is out to get some payback. 

But do I get to face her, oh no.  I was booked against someone that just as tough and actually does have a win over me…Zoey Lukas.  Did I expect it?  No.  But I ain’t gonna run from it either.  See, when it comes to Zoey, I guess I could say that I am looking for redemption for sure.  After all she is probably thinking that she beat me before and it is going to be another win for her at Climax Control.

I will admit that watching Zoey I have to give her props.  She is double tough and very dominant.  She could easily have another win over me and I know that is probably what she is going to point out to me or try to anyways.  There is something though about this time around…I don’t know how to explain it but this time I believe it is going to be different because I am realizing that I am getting back into my groove.  You know the one…the groove of winning matches and stepping up to opponents regardless of how big they think they are. 

Now I realize too that Zoey and I are very different bombshells but both of us also have a lot in common.  Take for instance, both of us have stepped out from the shadow of our sisters in this career.  You of course had to come out from the shadow of Alicia Lukas and I have to say, you have really done well for yourself even if you haven’t won any championships yet.  I know that you have proved that the Lukas sisters are people to be reckoned with. 

Like you, I have stepped out from the shadow of my sister, Cyn Marlowe but the difference is that when I stepped out of the shadow, I went on to win multiple championships.  I have defied the odds time and time again.  I beat Mikah ending her streak as Bombshell champion when everyone said it couldn’t be done.  I have held records as the Bombshell Roulette champion.  There is nothing that I can say to convince you I am sure. 

Do you have the confidence to call me on my BS right Zoey?  Talking me down all the time to eat at my confidence.  Make me think that I am not worthy to be in the same ring with you and in the past, that might have worked.  After all, I tended to get into my own head and that just made it that much more difficult because I was fighting both myself and my opponent.  And a majority of the time, it tended to work for the most part.  Oh, I did get wins but to get those wins, I put my all into it.  I beat my self-doubt and then vanquished my opponent.

Now, however, I am not doubting anything about myself.  I step in the ring and look across at my opponent now ; the only thing holding me back is that nothing is holding me back.  The challenge Zoey is that I have to face a woman that is just as confident.  Granted you are big and dangerous but that means that the threat to me is that I need to bring the fight to you.  If you get me on my back foot, then you might just have the chance to beat me but I wouldn’t bet on it. 

Our match at Climax Control is going to be interesting considering that I am going to extend my winning streak to two wins…the match I just had at Into the Void when I pinned Mercedes and then the match that I am going to have this Sunday at Climax Control against you.  I know for one that I am looking forward to it…I wonder if you are?

I guess we will see at Climax Control.  See you there.
   


18
Supercard Archives / Re: SAMANTHA MARLOWE v MERCEDES VARGAS
« on: April 29, 2023, 10:51:53 PM »

You want to know what unsolved mysteries are to me?  What motivates me the most is an unsolved mystery and now at Into the Void, I have come across an unsolved mystery that is tugging at me.

I bet you are wondering to yourself, what mystery does Sam Marlowe have to solve in London at Into the Void.  I asked myself the same thing and the answer I came up with is that I have been matched against someone that I know very well in Mercedes Vargas.  I can hear you saying ‘Sam, you have faced Mercedes Vargas many times, how can she be a mystery anymore?’ and to that, I have a couple of comments on that. 

Mercedes and I have had many matches and she would be able to tell you that she and I have split most of those matches being evenly matched and I would have to agree.  So no mystery there.  I could recite chapter and verse about our matches like Mercedes is always talking about but that really isn’t my style.

No, the mystery is not facing Mercedes.  The mystery is something much more fundamental.  The mystery is why am I returning to a full time schedule with SCW and why am I facing Mercedes when it has been quite a while that I have been out of the ring.  Mercedes is after all a multiple time champion, a hall of famer…someone that is capable of beating me. 

The response is that if I wanted to just face someone that was easy to beat then I would not be motivated enough to come back to the ring.  Sure there are some really great bombshells that have joined the division and I am sure each and everyone of them would want to face me given that I am a multiple time champion, a hall of famer and someone who is synonymous with top talent here in Sin City Wrestling.  Well with me back in the division, there will be time for that.

But first…Into the Void and the solving of the mystery that is Mercedes Vargas.
   


 

Sam Marlowe is sitting in the lounge of the airport in Vegas, dressed in a pair of loose pants and a sweatshirt that reads U of Vegas.  A pair of dark glasses hides her eyes and stops people from approaching her as she rests her head against the wall behind her.    As she does, a buzzing sound rings in her ears.  Pulling the phone out of her pocket in the hoodie, she looks down at the caller.

“Hello to you Ben, what’s up?” she says answering the phone with a smile.  No one can hear his response but Sam’s smile and soft giggle indicate it is something humorous.  “Yeah, Colton wasn’t too surprised about me resigning with SCW.  He just can’t come to London.”  Sam’s face straightens as she thinks back to last week. 

Flashback:

The soft sound of bare feet padding across a tile floor draws the attention of Colton Myers who is sitting on the side of a desk, one hand holding a few papers that he is reading.  The door opens to reveal Sam Marlowe, her hair pulled back into a high ponytail and wearing a wrestling tee that is knotted on her lower back and a pair of tights.  The short curls plaster a sweaty forehead as she reaches up to brush them to the side but stops midway as Colton shakes the papers at her.

“So sweetness, when were you going to tell me about this?” asks Colton.  “I mean I thought you weren’t going to be going back other than for Blast from the Past.  Now I see you are considering signing a new contract.”

Sam looks guiltily at her husband and then finishes the swipe at her bangs.  “I meant to talk to you about that,” she fumbles as she moves closer and reaches for the papers.  “I haven’t submitted them yet so I could always not send them…”

The sound of her voice as it trails off lets Colton know that is would be something that Sam wouldn’t want to do.  She looks down at the papers in his hand, her signature pointed at by his thumb.  “If you do this Sam, when would you be starting?  We both know that I am back on set soon with that new job so I can’t be chasing you down when you have to travel.”

Sam reaches out and takes the papers and reading them, she mumbles her response.  “I’m supposed to go to London for Into the Void.”

“I beg your pardon?” Colton asks incredulously. 

“I am supposed to be in London in two weeks.  Actually, before that to prepare for the show with the media tour,” says Sam as she rolls her neck and lets her hand rub the back of it.  Colton straightens up from the desk and moves to where Sam is standing, her face flushed with a guilty look.  Colton puts his arms around Sam which only makes her hang her head more.

“Are you sure about this Sam?  I want you to be happy and if getting back into the grind of wrestling, I am not going to stop you,” offers Colton as he lays his chin on her shoulder.  “But I won’t be able to travel with you and if you get hurt, there isn’t anything I can do from a distance.  Please stay safe sweetness.”

Leaning back into the arms of her husband, Sam smiles and leans her head against Colton’s.  “Thanks darlin’, I will be careful.  But if I am going to be heading to London, I have some things to do before I leave.”

Sam rushes out of the room, the papers in her hand leaving Colton just shaking his head as she goes. 

End flashback


Sam listens again as Ben can be heard to speak into the earpieces.  “I know that I booked a place to stay for the next two weeks,” she answers and listens once more.  “I know you said that I could stay at your place but we both know that it would just start people talkin’.  Besides, I have some things that I need to think about and well, when we tend to get together there is usually drinking and pub crawlin’ and the like.  If I am getting back into the saddle at SCW I have to be at my best.  I found a place near the arena.  I am staying at the Stratford Hotel and will be getting in early tomorrow.”

She listens again but Ben’s voice is drowned out by the call for the flight to London.  Sam gets to her feet and with one hand she pulls her carry on and heads to the gate.

“I’ll give you a call when I get in to London…” she says but is interrupted.  Listening, his comments make her roll her eyes and shake her head.   “I have to go Prat…I’ll see you soon.”

Hanging up her phone, she brings out her passport and boarding ticket to show at the gate then proceeds down the skyway to disappear around the corner.


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Climax Control Archives / BFTP 2023 Round one-It's that time again
« on: March 31, 2023, 11:33:16 PM »
It’s that time again…

How many times have you heard the saying, “it’s that time again” ?  And for what reasons hmmm?  Most of the time I have to admit, I almost never register that comment because I have heard it so many times that it has almost become second nature.  But now I am saying it again, and really paying attention to what it is signifying, for me anyways.     

It’s that time again…the time when the most loved and hated tournament in Sin City Wrestling happens.  The Blast from the Past mixed tag team championship tournament that has superstars and Bombshells wondering if they want to put their names down on the list or to just sit back and watch as the rest of the roster put their names in and then with good or bad luck have their names put beside a member of the opposite sex to create a mixed tag team that could go all the way, make it to the middle of the tournament or flame out right at the start.

I will admit, I have been in every level so I know of what I speak. 

I have been teamed with a superstar before that has seen us eliminated in the very first round.  Boy was that embarrassing and painful.  I know that this week if I am unlucky, that is where I may end up.  But somehow, I don’t think that is going to happen because I have been thinking…It’s that time again for me to step up and make sure that I am not taken out in the first round.

There was also a time when I was eliminated in the second round.  I mean I beat my opponent in the first round but then it was that time again to be eliminated.  It didn’t hurt as much but it still stung.  But it taught me that I could actually move on in the tournament with hard work.  And I did.

Another time I made it to the semi finals.  In that match I ended up getting betrayed by someone I thought of as a mentor.  And he wasn’t even on my team.  So that kind of worked on my trust issues in later tournaments. 

I think though that my favorite Blast from the Past happened to be the one where I made it all the way to the finals.  That was almost a dream come true…winning the Blast from the Past and it would have been all the sweeter that I would have won it with someone that I considered my best friend…still do but we missed it by a quick three count.  And believe you me, he still owes me for that one.  And you can tell him that!

And now it’s that time again.  This time I am paired with someone that I really haven’t had to deal with but from what I have seen, he is intent on winning this whole shebang.  Teddy Warren seems to think that he needs this and he is going to be pushing himself hard to win it.  And I don’t think that I could let him down so I am going to have to really step up and be the best of partners for him so I can help him win.

It's that time again…Time for the Blast from the Past tournament.
   



The more things change…

Location:  Houston Texas

A black rental car pulls up to a rather large house on the outskirts of Houston and idles there.  Inside, Sam Marlowe looks up at her childhood home and sighs as her lips curl into a half smile.  Beside her, Colton reaches across to take her hand and wrap his fingers with hers.

“You know we don’t have to do this darlin’.  We could just stop in and then head over to my parents’ place,” offers Colton which makes Sam turn and smile at him.  He brings the hand that is in his to his lips and gently kisses her knuckles.  “I am sure that Mom and Dad would love to see y’all.”

“I wish we could Colton, I really do.  But there is things that have to get done with Daddy retiring and all.  He told me that he needs to talk to me and Cyn and y’all know that ain’t gonna be a fun time,” replies Sam.  “I swear it though if Cyn tries any of her usual tricks, we are out of here.”

“Deal sweetness.”

Putting the car in park, Colton and Sam exit the car and move towards the front door.  Sam reaches out to the door handle but before her fingers curl around it, the door is yanked open and Monty pulls up short before running into the couple on the porch.  Sam cocks her head as he rushes past the two angrily and slams his way into the backyard.  Sam looks back into the house then walks inside where she finds Cyn holding her child and glares at her sister.

“Well look who’s here, Auntie Sammi,” taunts Cyn before turning to walk deeper into the house.  Looking at Colton, Sam follows her as the child is calling out for Auntie Sam.  Colton is slower into the room behind the sisters.  Once in the living room, the mother of Cyn and Sam is there, her eyes glassy with unshed tears.  Sam rushes to her and sits down and reaches for her hands.

“Moms, what is wrong?” she asks with a look of concern.  Vanessa Marlowe shakes her head unable to speak.  Sam turns her eyes to Cyn who still looks angry.  “Cyn?!?”

The older redhead looks at Sam then sends her child out of the room with a soft tap on their bottom.  Once the child is gone, Cyn leans back and lays her arms over the back of the couch.  “Moms is upset because Dad wants to downsize now that he is getting ready to retire.  She seems to think that she is going to lose any social standing that she has.  I have been trying…FOREVER…to convince her that it won’t be that bad.  Monty and I even offered to stay in this house so she could still comeback and all that.  Daddy said that we couldn’t have it.  He had other ideas he said,” complains Cyn. 

“Cynthia, don’t talk about me like I am not even in the room,” growls Vanessa Marlowe.  “I taught you better than that!  Samantha, your father doesn’t realize that we have a lifestyle to maintain.  I would die if I had to give up the country club and all my friends there.  And what about my charity work, that would suffer I am sure.”

Sam looks at Cyn who motions at their mother with a ‘told you so’ look on her face.  The elder Marlowe didn’t see it.  “I don’t think that Daddy is going to cause that to happen Moms.  Besides, just think about being able to have another place to decorate as only you can.  A real showcase home for just the two of us now that Cyn and I are out of this house.  So there is lots to be happy about.”

“Of course there is Moms,” adds Cyn.  “You have Monty and I here and  your grandchild.  Sam of course is quite too busy to spend time here in Houston,” says Cyn with a smirk at Sam who shoots her a glare. “But I am sure that she could spare some time now and again to come and visit.”

“At it again Cyn,” says a voice from a gentleman who walks into the room.  Philip Marlowe is dressed in a pair of dark pants and a light blue button down shirt that has its sleeves rolled up.  He moves to sit by his wife who turns and lays her head against his shoulder to hide it.  Her shoulders move as if she is crying which only has Cyn rolling her eyes and Sam addressing her father.

“Daddy…Cyn said that you want to move out when you retire.  Is there something wrong?” asks Sam.

“Nothing like that Sammi,” he replies as he pats at the back of his wife.  “I just figured that we don’t need this rambling place with both you and Cyn out of the house but that is what I wanted to talk to you about.  I want to keep the house in the family so I wanted to give it to one of you.  That’s why I asked you come back to Houston Sam.”

“You are going to give one of us the house?” asks Sam as Cyn leans forward. 

“Daddy!  Monty and I told you that we would like the house.  Why are you even offering it to HER considering that she lives in Vegas now with Colton and I am quite sure that she likes it there rather than here,” complains Cyn viciously as Philip just shakes his head.

“You never know Cyn, Sammi might be homesick.  Besides, it is my house to deal with how I see fit.  And I wanted to offer it to the both of you.  I figured that since Cyn and her family already have a home, you and Colton might want it,” he offers which has Vanessa raising her head to add that it would be a perfect place to raise a family.

Scoffing angrily, Cyn gets to her feet and slams her hand against her thigh.  “You have always had Sam as your favorite Daddy and that isn’t fair.  I am the firstborn, I should have been given the first chance at the house.  I love this place and Houston is where I am  SHE doesn’t even live here anymore.”

Sam can’t believe the anger from Cyn and neither can her father.  Vanessa reaches out to Cyn and pulls her to sit beside her on the couch which pushes Sam out of the way.  Cyn angrily pouts and crosses her arms over her chest.  Sam gets to her feet and moves to where Colton had been sitting to watch the family drama.  She sits on the arm of the chair as Colton’s arm snakes around her waist.

“If I may sir,” he begins after clearing his throat, almost afraid to enter into the conversation.  “Cyn is right…Sam and I aren’t living in Houston thanks to her wrestling and my stunt work.  We are happy there so I guess I would have to say thank you for the offer but giving us a house just to get us to move back wouldn’t work,” he adds which has the pout on Cyn’s face fading and a smirk crossing her lips.  Sam sees it and sighs before addressing her father.  “That’s right Daddy, Colton and I have our home in Vegas.”  Cyn is about to say something but Sam speaks up again.  “Although, having a home in Houston might be a good investment…”

“Y’all can’t be serious Sam!  Daddy has to give me the house.  We need it, it should be mine!” shouts Cyn.    She gestures wildly at her parents on the sofa with an angry slash of her hands through the air.  “I have done nothing but be here for you both for all my life and little Sammi leaves the nest and all you want to do is bring her back to it!”  Cyn turns to Sam to lash out at her.  “I HATE you!”

Sam recoils in fear as Cyn stalks towards her.  Philip gets to his feet.

“CYN!”

Turning at the anger in her father’s voice, Cyn scowls and then storms out of the room.  Vanessa looks at her husband and then rises to rush after Cyn.  Philip sighs as he pinches the bridge of his nose.  “I am sorry about that Sammi.  Your sister…”

“It is alright Daddy.  I know I am not her favorite.  But she is right about one thing.  Colton and I are based in Vegas so giving us the house will only cause issues.  Besides, I am constantly on the move so it would just be easier to give it to Cyn,” says Sam as Colton nods behind her.  Sam lays her hand on the arm of her father in sympathy.  “And Cyn does need a bigger place with her child and I think another is on the way, she is way too hormonal not to be.  This is a home for children so let her have it.”

Philip pulls Sam into a hug.  “Love ya kiddo,” he says before they are interrupted by Vanessa and Cyn who have come back into the room.  Cyn lowers her eyes and mumbles sorry as Vanessa has a big grin on her face.  “Guess what Cyn just let me know!  She is…”

Vanessa, Philip and Sam all say pregnant at the same time which has Cyn glaring.  Colton rises and comes up behind Sam and smiles.  “Congrats Cyn.  Sam, we have to get going…” says Colton with an apologetic smile.  “We have that thing that was have to get to…”

For a moment, Sam looks confused as Colton tries to signal with his eyes.  Sam notices and then begins to nod quickly.  “He’s right, we have that thing…Daddy and Moms, love you and congrats Cyn.  I will call when we get back.”

Colton holds out his hand that Sam takes and the couple leave Cyn and her parents in the living room, Vanessa cooing at Cyn about the new baby and Philip just shaking his head.  Outside, Colton looks at Sam who has turned back to look at the house once more as if saying goodbye.  He moves to hug her from behind as the scene fades out.



It is getting closer, the first few matches in the opening round of Blast from the Past were last week to start this years tournament and this week in Barbados just so happens to be the night where I start my journey in the Blast from the Past tournament on my way to earning a shot at a title here in Sin City.  Because that is the ultimate goal isn’t it…that title shot at the end of the rainbow for each of the team members. 

My first round match is against someone that I haven’t ever faced but from what I hear is a rather talented bombshell who has held a title here in SCW, Ariana Angelos.  I am sure that she hasn’t really been given a reason to think that I am a danger to her considering that the last time I was wrestling, it wasn’t like I was a full time bombshell wrestling week in and week out.  Not like she has been.  She has had a lot of time to keep ring ready.

I bet that is something that she would probably have as an advantage in her mind and I will admit that if it was against anyone else that hasn’t been wrestling full time, it would be an advantage.  But just because I haven’t been in the ring doesn’t mean that I haven’t been training.  It doesn’t mean that I have let ring rust set in. 

You talk about being a graduate of the Go Gym, someone that goes back time and again to train for matches when you think you need to.  Myself, I don’t stop when it comes to training.  I am still a student when it comes to wrestling.  I learn, I adapt, I keep training.  You may be a graduate of the Go Gym, I am a student of the Staggs Dungeon and when it comes to training, there isn’t anyone in my opinion that could be tougher than Vixen Staggs and her husband Spike.  I get that your trainers are pretty good and just like Vix and Spike are hall of famers and the like but the quality of training and the diversity of it…self defense, military training…nothing is off the table when it comes to what I will use in the ring.

Then of course we do have a bit of an issue when it comes to what is going on in your life.  I saw what you did to save that other bombshell and I have to say kudos to you.  But that is also something that might be weighing on your mind as well.  Let me tell you that Krystal could distract you in the ring if you let her.  So I want you to do something for me…

Focus right here on me.  Because if you don’t, then I will be able to move on into the next round and leave you in the dust wishing for a do over that is not ever going to happen again in this tournament.  And I have to tell you that you will have to depend on your team mate if you aren’t going to pay attention to the match.  You can’t let anything distract you.  That is the best piece of advice I can give you Ariana. 

Speaking of team mates…the luck of the draw has teamed me with Teddy Warren.  Now I know that Teddy seems to have his focus on the wrong things considering he has a dislike for J2H and that worries me.  We aren’t facing J2H, we are facing Oliver Zahn and Ariana Angelos.  I hope that Teddy you won’t look beyond them.

I promise you now that I am focusing on this match and I have Ariana in my cross hairs.  Sadly that means that I am on a collision course with our young Greek Bombshell and she is the one that I have to deal with and hand her the first loss in her inaugural Blast from the Past.   I am sorry Ariana but there is nothing to say that will prevent that.  I mean I could say that you are probably going to be a challenge but when it comes to this tournament, I am on a mission and the first step to the finals is this first match against you and your partner.   

Listen, I am not going to discount you Ariana.  I am going to wish you luck and I am going to tell you that I am looking forward to this match.  Facing you will prove to me that I am ready to get back into the ring and beating you will just prove that I am ready to come back and challenge anyone for their titles here in SCW.

So win or lose, thank you Ariana.  I can't think of anyone better to face in my first round match for this year's tournament.  I will see you in the ring in Barbados.
   


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Supercard Archives / Re: BEA BARNHART v SAMANTHA MARLOWE
« on: October 28, 2022, 11:36:39 PM »
Music is heard playing as a redhead in workout gear can be seen preparing for a match working with a heavybag that is held by a man who can be heard encouraging the redhead.  Around the couple are groups of students and people who are also working out in the gym. 

“As you can see, Sam Marlowe is preparing for her upcoming match at High Stakes,” says a cockney accented voice which only catches a glance from Sam who goes back to working out.  “Hey Ginge…ya have to work out with more than just a bag that don’t hit back…”

Sam doesn’t react as she continues to hit at the bag as if she hadn’t heard the comment.  Stepping into view, Ben Jordan grins and then slowly raises his hand and poised for a moment before snapping his fingers and the world freezes around him except for Sam who stumbles in surprise and then turns to Ben who waves at her.

“What are you doin’ here Ben?” Sam asks as she reaches up and pulls the ear buds from her ears, country music can be heard.  She moves towards Ben who is standing and looking around at the frozen people.  “I have a match to get ready for you know.”

“Oh I have a scooby,” jokes Jordan who brings a hand up and taps against his temple.  “I am here to offer you my advice about this match.  Now knowing that Bea Barnhart is…”

Sam shakes her head and holds up a hand to stop Ben from speaking.  “I know all about Bea and I am going to be ready for this match prat.”

“Listen Ginge…” starts Ben with a wag of his finger.  “You are good but we both know that lately you have a bit of a problem with not being as ready as you usually are when it comes to big matches.  So I am here to provide you that bit of confidence boost you and I usually talked about.”

Sam nods slowly as her eyes narrow.  “So that is why you froze everyone isn’t it?”

Ben looks around and a half smirk crosses his lips.  “I had to see if I still had it Sammi.  And from the looks of it, I still do.  Now talk to me about your opponent and what you have said to her.”  Ben crosses his arms and leans against the wall near the heavybag.  Sam moves to join him after grabbing a bottle of water.   

“It is Bea Barnhart and I am ready for her even though I have faced her three times before and three times I have beaten her,” muses Sam before she brings the bottle to her lips and sips at the water.  Ben nods and motions Sam to continue.  “What else do I need to say Ben…I got this.”

“Cocky, aren’t we?” he teases.  Sam rolls her eyes and shakes her head negatively.  “As if I would be Ben.  I know more than most how easy it is to be overconfident and then underestimate people.  And after seeing and hearing what Bea has said, let’s just say that I am really preparing for whatever she could bring.  I hope that she won’t do to me what she did to Fenris or some of the other people she has faced.  I remember it was bad enough that she threw hot coffee in my face.”  Sam unconsciously rubs her hand against her face as if brushing the sweat off like it was a splash of coffee.  “Regardless, I need to get back to prepping for the match Ben so…”

Ben Jordan nods and pushes off the wall and begins to walk away.  Sam begins to put her earbuds back into her ears.  Ben is about to leave the gym as Sam looks around realizing he hadn’t unfrozen everyone.  Turning, she sees him at the door and yells out his name.

“Hey Ben…do you think you could you know…snappy snappy?” she calls.  He exits before Sam finishes her sentence.  Sighing, she brings a hand up and wrinkling her nose, she closes her eyes and makes to snap her fingers with a muttered ‘hope this works.’  Not seeing Ben return, she prepares to snap her fingers but a hand stops her by grabbing her hand.

“Oh no you don’t Ginge…you remember what happened last time…”

“That wasn’t my fault,” protests Sam as Ben laughs.  He uses his other hand and raising it, he snaps his fingers and the scene goes black.  Suddenly out of the darkness, a cockney accent is heard.

“That wasn’t what was supposed to happen.  You messed up the snap Ginge!”




 
Put up or Shut up?  Isn’t that what I have been doing all along?!?    


Put up or shut up…Them is fightin’ words as my grandad used to say. 

Now Bea, we both know that if I was here to just respond to your so called fighting words, I would just be as unoriginal as you are.  I tell you that I am getting sick and dang tired of hearing the same thing over and over…and over again.  And trust me when I say that you stick to the tried and true which is a strong suit for you.  You can follow a script like a good little character, talking all about how your life in whatever shape or form is goin’ on and use it to try your darnedest to make it a context for somehow putting me in my place every time you face me.  I get it Bea, I really do. 

Let’s really look at what is going on with the match that is fast approaching at High Stakes.  You have been put in a position of needin’ to get a win against me.  I ain’t being anything but truthful Bea and you know it.  You have built yourself up by talkin’ a great game that if I was honest, would push you to the moon and back against some people.  But I ain’t some people Bea, am I?  I am your nemesis in that ring.  I am the one bombshell that has your number and keep ringin’ it every time we step in the ring.  Admit it Bea, you have to be a little scared when it comes to preparing for facing me at High Stakes. 

You yourself admitted that between us, I hold all the wins and you have been pinned or submitted by me each and every time you have stepped in the ring with me.   But each and every time, you stand up and talk trash like it is the first time you were facing me and knew that you would be winning.  Want to know something Bea…I can kinda respect that.

Don’t get me wrong, I am still going to climb into the ring with you and I am still going to beat you like there wasn’t any doubt about it.  Like I said, I can kinda respect the fact that you don’t let your losing streak get you down when it comes to facing me.  But having respect for you doesn’t mean that I am going to underestimate you in that ring.  I have seen many bombshells that talk trash only to fizzle in the ring and I have seen others that talk the same trash and use any means necessary to win.  Like blinding people by accident…or tossing scalding hot coffee on someone then lying about it.

Whenever we have faced each other, I have called you on your less than truthful comments which only prompts you to lie more.  One would almost think that you are trying to make it truth by saying it often enough.  You keep lying and deflecting and in all honesty…I have to admit that I am done with it Bea.  I am done with pointing out your lies, putting you in your place and shutting you up time and time again.

Let me lay my cards on the table so to speak considering that it is High Stakes and all.  I am not interested in some back and forth about you beating me and me provin’ that you can’t.  What I am sayin’ Bea is that you need to understand that when it comes to the match and you stepping up to me, I am going to have to keep doin’ what I do so well and that is make you wrestle my type of match.  And I am not talking a high flying match or submission match.  I am talking about a match that will see me match you move for move and still come out on top with the win.  Just like every other match.

Now before you go saying that I am just tryin to write a check that my ass can’t cash, I want you to think about what you are going to say if…no, when I beat you again.  Three and oh walking into the match…four and oh walking out.  That is if you will be able to walk after the match is over.

But I am getting ahead of myself aren’t I?  First and foremost I have to stay level headed and don’t get over confident when it comes to this match.  I know that luck can spin on a dime and those that get cocky also tend to set themselves up for a fall.  That isn’t going to be me Bea because I am taking you as serious as a heart attack in this match at High Stakes and that means that no matter what, I am coming into this match prepared to definitely put up my skills to the test…

And shut YOU up once and for all.
   


 

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