Act 1: Interview with the Jersey Devil Diva
"My parents sacrificed so much for all of us. It makes me want to give back to them by being the best I can be."
Diana Lopez
The scene opens on the beautiful Jersey Shore. The sun was shinning brightly, against the bright blue sky. The green grass was starting to fade and the flowers had started to wither and finally die away. The lawns were now quiet, except a few kids that still ventured out in the cool afternoons, while others made their way through the neighborhood walking their dogs. The camera moves through the street showing each of the huge manors that lined each side of the street, and the wrought iron gate with the giant "C" in the middle. The gates opened as a car pulls up, and moves up the long winding driveway, under the nearly bare trees. The car soon stops, and out steps Miss Pussy Willow. She moves toward the front door, and rings the bell looking around watching the guards make their usual rounds. The door soon opens and there stands Reno dressed in his usual deep blue suit.
Pussy Willow: I'm not early am I?Reno: No. She's just finishing her last meeting of the day. Come on in.Pussy Willow walks inside and looks around the foyer. It was different, but it seemed like it was something out of the Godfather movies, or Scarface. Reno leads her down the long hallway toward the office, where the door was ajar. Soft voices could be heard coming from the other side speaking in Italian. Soon an older gentleman walks out of the office followed by two rather big men dressed in suits. They ignore Pussy Willow as they head out, and down the hallway.
Pussy Willow: Who was that?Joanne: Someone you don't want to mess with. He's one of the heads of the five families, and that's all you need to know. Please come in Miss Willow.Pussy Willow: Thank you for seeing me. I know you haven't really been interviewed since you began with the SCW. Which is really surprising.Joanne smiles as Reno whispers something to her. She nods, and he leaves her and Pussy Willow alone. Joanne sits back behind the massive deep mahogany desk, and leans back in the chair, as she motions for Pussy Willow to sit.
Joanne: What can I say? I'm a private person. Now what do you want to know?Pussy Willow: The first question I think everyone wants to know the answer to is why do you do this? Why are you in the SCW if you make over half a million dollars in a day? Is it just something that you have to do, or have you made a career out of it?Joanne: It's a funny thin' really. I do this for a hobby really. I have nothin' else to do with my spare time, so I get into the ring, and well... Get my stress out. My therapist says if I don't... Never mind... I know you've come to ask me more than that.Pussy Willow smiles as she crosses her legs and leans back in the plush chair.
Pussy Willow: I have but that can wait a few minutes can it not? The fans want to know about you. I did a bit of research on you and you've been at this "hobby" a while. You've retired a few times only to come back stronger than the time before. You're time off must revive you or is it something else?Joanne looks at her, and her eyes seem to sparkle in the dim light of the room. She gets up from where she sits, and moves to a glass case that held a few titles that shimmered in the light.
Joanne: This case holds every title that I have ever earned. But that's not why I come back. I do for the fans and the thrill of it all. When my music hits on those speakers my heart beats so fast, and my body shakes with excitement. To tell you the truth that's only the small reasons that I come back. The other reasons... I'm not sure. Maybe it's because I do it for the thrill, or maybe it's because I can hurt people and no one can really say anythin' to me.Pussy Willow: That's a good reason actually. Most of the roster has their own reasons for doing what they do, but hurting people is on the top of that list. As for your match this week though your opponents and your allies have had some strong words for you so far. I know that you usually have something to say about them, or have you even seem them yet?Joanne turns and faces her with a smile forming. She nods, and leans against the corner of the desk.
Joanne: I did actually, and I have to say that I'm not surprised at any of them. This Lizzie Short, or whatever her name is thinks that she can stand against me. I've faced her before and put her down to the mat in just a matter of minutes. Yet she thinks just because she has the Fallen behind her she's all that and powerful enough to stop us? Hardly. If Lizzie wants to prove herself to everyone then she really needs to try and beat me on her own. I'm not afraid of her, or anyone else for that matter. Lizzie has a big mouth, and that's all she is, and all she'll ever be if she doesn't focus on what needs to be done. That's why she and the Fallen will fall and we'll walk away with another win.Pussy Willow: Strong words for Lizzie, but what about the Fallen? They've been strong as of late even after losing the Bombshell Tag Titles. What is your plan for them?Joanne moves back to her chair, and sits back down, putting her feet up on the corner.
Joanne: I don't know if I've ever faced them, but I do know that they are strong and they will do anythin' they have to do to win this match, but it's not just two on two this time. If we keep them separated it'll be easier. You see if we keep them separated and cornered it'll be to our advantage. I don't what stick these two have up their asses but it's goin' to be ripped out and tossed aside or used to beat them with. I'm not sure yet. Gothika thinks she's some sort of vampire but she's nothin' but a wannabe like so many others that I have seen in the world. And what's her face... Rayne is it? She's just a butch les that wants to prove she's a dom, but does it really surprise you?Pussy Willow looks at her with wide eyes, and a shocked expression. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. But then again, it was coming from a woman that had been in the business for a while.
Pussy Willow: I rather not say. The Fallen have proven themselves time and time again. What makes you think that you, Roxie and Emma can beat them?Joanne looks at her, as she lights a cigar and leans back letting out a breath of smoke.
Joanne: The Fallen have had their moment in the sun, and Sunday night they'll have another win taken from them. I'm goin' to do everythin' that I can to bring them down, and show the world they are nothin' to even worry about any more.Pussy Willow nods, and looks at her leaning forward in her seat.
Pussy Willow: That's strong words for the Fallen. What do you have to say that about your partners this week?Joanne: Roxi is a bit different and she's a strong competitor if nothin' else. She can hold her own, and has proven that she can do what needs to be done. I don't really have a problem with Roxi. She thinks she's a super hero and I think that's pretty cool and all. I'm a comic buff myself, but of course you wouldn't catch me in a leotard or cape, but I have to respect her for her style and her taste. If we can all stay on the same page then I think we'll be all right.Pussy Willow: Roxi is a hero and you're technically an anti-hero or a villain. How do you think you'll work together?Joanne: Hopefully we can work together and take down the Fallen, and Lizzie. I know I'm goin' to do everythin' that I can to make them fall, and not be able to get back up from this. If they get back up, we'll just knock them back down. As for Emma she's new but she's good. She's the only odd one in this whole match really... Well her and Lizzie actually. The Fallen, Roxi, and myself have had titles in our hands, but they have yet to get their hands on a piece of gold. But of course that will come in time. Emma I know will try and keep up with Roxi and I in order to fight against those that want to stop us. The Fallen and Lizzie have to learn their place and this Sunday night they will learn that if they want to walk out of that ring then they better just forget about winnin' this match.Pussy Willow: You know that they're not just going to lie down. They're going to fight you tooth and nail just to win this.Joanne turns and faces the window. She looks out the window watching the guards making their rounds once again. She takes a drag on the cigar in her hand, letting the smoke drift on the air.
Joanne: That's why Emma, Roxi and myself will fight that much harder. I've been on a losing streak lately but this week, that bad luck is goin' to turn around and we're goin' to walk away with this win under us, and show the rest of the locker room there is nothin' to fear from The Fallen and Lizzie. We will do everythin' and anythin' that we have to do to make sure that we win this. I will not stop until they are on the mat, wonderin' what happened, and why they are laid out. This week will be my night to shine, and it will continue to the day I finally retire.Joanne turns back around and Pussy Willow smiles. She knew that Joanne would do anything that she had to win this match for her team. Pussy Willow gets to her feet, and so does Joanne.
Pussy Willow: Well I think that's everything for now Miss Canelli. Thank you for your time. I think that this interview has or will give the fans some insight to your life.Joanne: It was my pleasure. Let me show you out.Joanne walks to the door and opens it, and the two of them head down the hallway, as the scene fades to black.
