Hello SCW.
I can't really say that this has been the most enjoyable week. There has been some rumors that Team Hero is splitting up, but really, we're just going to be on hiatus for a while. Like I said, we've spent the better part of the last seven months as Bombshells tag team champions. We beat a whole lot of good teams. But it's felt more like a hindrance than anything else. Defending those championships was an amazing honor, and I am proud of all we were able to accomplish. And doing so with my wife, was an incredible experience. But, it seems we were just kind of stuck and unable to set our sights on gaining some single gold again. Now, that has become the new goal. To start on another long road back to singles gold.
But of course, there is always a but, isn't there? Of course the road even starts off ridiculous.
I make it known that I would like to challenge and compete for the SCW Roulette Championship, and Keira would like to challenge and compete for the Bombshells championship itself. And then, the figurative monkey wrench gets thrown into the mix.
Keira's qualifying match, to gain entry into the championship match... Keira has to beat me.
To say Mark Ward's announcement effected us is an understatement. Keira and I aren't exactly happy about this. Keira is freaking out, and it's made things very tense at home. It's really hard for her to not obsess about this whole thing. I guess I understand. They want Keira to beat someone credible to get in. After all, Mark did say I was probably in front of Keira as it stands for a title shot. But really, all I wanted was a crack at the Roulette title, not the Bombshells championship itself. Winning this match, really doesn't do me any favors. It only serves to hinder Keira. But then again, losing this match keeps my terrible skid going. Such a double edged sword. I am torn on what exactly to do in this situation.
And it’s even worse because Keira is freaking out over this. All this was done to torment her. She’s almost obsessive because of this. Recently I was able to calm her down, but it’s not like it once was. There is still tension. Like, a lot of it. It’s just so thick now in the house. It’s uncomfortable. I mean, this will be, the third time we have wrestled. It’s always a really tough time in the house. But even that tournament, where we both had a shot at a possible Bombshell’s title match, wasn’t this bad. That was just the luck of the draw. It was almost inevitable. We were both good enough to make it that far, and low and behold, we had a match. And I won. It doesn’t give me any satisfaction to know that I beat her twice. It just means all the more she will try. And I hate that about her. I hate it when she gets like this. Stubborn, headstrong and willing to do things she doesn’t even need to do. I know the feeling all too well. It makes people dangerous. Desperation is just bring that out in people. And really, Keira is desperate, but she herself put herself in my “shadow” Keira has more than stood on her own, without me. She won the Roulette title without me, She beat Crystal Millar without me. She’s more than capable. The only person who doesn’t seem to realize this, IS Keira. She still thinks, because of what a few people have to say, that any of this “Shadow” business is real. It’s not. I know what Keira can do in the ring, and so do her opponents. It just so happens, it was my night both times back then.
And now, we come to this week, and hopefully, when all is said and done, Keira realizes that she’s plenty good enough to be the Bombshell’s champion, but I will, so help me, I will make her earn every inch of this. This is not a freebie. There is no special treatment because she is my wife. This is a match, we’re booked for it, and we’re going to steal the dang show. Like we always do. I don’t expect my wife to hold back considering all that’s happened, and all that is at stake. I expect my wife to bring it. And I know, some might even say that I didn’t care about this match. But for me, this match is about one thing, and one thing only: Showing Keira exactly what it takes to be a champion. And hopefully, by the end, she realizes exactly what I’m doing for her.
No hard feelings will be there. Nothing held back. Nothing to make things any worse than they already are. I know my wife is ready. She and I, are going to show the world she is too.
As for my goal of being roulette champion? Yes, it may take a hit if I lose. I may not get that chance anytime soon. It does… mean a lot to me. Having something like that and join an elite group of women. But it’s not like there’s not going to be more chances.
Well… maybe there won’t be, with the baby on the way…
Whoever said that wasn’t going to be easy, sure wasn’t lying. Mark Ward seems to have it out for us, and that’s fine. I don’t know where this whole Roxi complaining about stuff, or jumping into the title picture when I wasn’t ready thing came up. I would have gladly worked my way to the top. In fact, I did that. I simply went to make an impact. I went after Misty to make a name for myself. Nothing more, nothing less. If I had failed, I would have accepted it. But I didn’t fail. I came through.
And now, perhaps my wife, can do the same thing.
{Roxi sits with her parents, and sister Nicole, having an audience with them after the most recent Climax Control. She stands up and takes a deep breath before starting. }
Roxi – Thanks for coming guys.
Nicole – What’s this about Rox?
Elizabeth – Yes dear, this is unlike you.
Roxi – I know mom. I’m sorry. It’s just this match that’s upcoming.
Nicole – A match? I’ve never seen you worry about a match before.
Roxi – I know. But this is different.
Nicole – Different how?
Elizabeth – Will this effect anything with Keira?
Roxi – I have to wrestle her mother…
Nicole – Oh… that sucks… Wait, I mean, haven’t you guys wrestled before? What’s the big deal?
Paul – Let her explain Nicole.
Roxi – The “Deal” is that Keira is obsessed with this match now. She’s crazy about it. Me wrestling her, if I beat her, I stop her from getting a title match.
Nicole – And… if you lose?
Roxi – Everyone will think I just let her beat me.
Elizabeth – So… I don’t see too much harm in that.
Roxi – I don’t…. LAY DOWN for people mother.
Paul – Roxi Noelle Johnson – You do NOT take that type of tone with your mother!
Roxi – Sorry daddy. Sorry mom.
Nicole – Where is Keira anyway?
Roxi – She’s off training. Hitting the gyms pretty hard.
Nicole – Don’t you think you should do the same?
{Roxi shrugs.}
Roxi – My heart just isn’t in this match, Nicole. I don’t want to fight Keira again. Beating her ruins everything, she’d probably never speak to me again. If she wins, It’ll all be taken out of context that I allowed her to win. It’s lose-lose.
Nicole – Sounds like a typical promoter.
Elizabeth – Nicole!
Nicole – Sorry mom.
Paul – Roxi, You just need to focus on your end. There’s not much you’re going to be able to do, or say to Keira to keep her from giving you her best, even if both your hearts aren’t in it. Keira wants something, and you’re standing in the way, whether you want to be or not. You have decide what’s best for you. Not Keira. This is something you have to do. You need to just realize how much is as stake for both of you and… well… make a choice.
Roxi – I don’t know if I’ll make the right one.
Paul – You will. You’re a smart girl. I’m proud of you no matter what. Your mother and I both are.
{A small smile finally crosses Roxi’s face.}
Roxi – Thank you. Thank you all for this.
{Paul and Elizabeth get up and leave, but Nicole turns back and walks over to Roxi.}
Nicole – Hey Rox…. We’re behind you and Keira every step. You can count on us.
Roxi – Thanks Nicole. Just… take care of mom and dad for me. Keep an eye on them.
Nicole – Always do. Otherwise I think they’d get back together officially and screw up everything.
Roxi – Nicole!
Nicole – It was a joke Rox, face it, we’re just big kids. All of us. We have to have a little fun every now and again. Let’s just embrace it huh? Soon, this whole thing will be over. And things will get back to normal.
Roxi – You think so?
Nicole – I know so. Who would have thought we would find each other again? And then mom? And then Dad? It’s crazy to think this wasn’t us like two years ago….
Roxi – W fixed things…
Nicole – And trust me, you and Keira, you’ll fix this, I know it.
Roxi – Thanks Nicole.
{Roxi and Nicole hug, and Nicole steals some candy on the way out the door as Roxi gives chase for a second before the door shuts. Roxi smiles and nods to herself before starting to make dinner as the scene fades.}
