[Mark Ward]

 Post all roleplays for this match in here.

Limit: 1 roleplay per week.

Good luck

[Jessie Salco]

 RP Title: “One Defense Wonder.”

(OOC Note: Kate, Amy and Devona were used with permission from their respective handlers)

Up until two weeks ago, it seemed that Jessie was all set to fight alongside Amy and Devona against The Mean Girls at this year’s Summer XXXTreme Cruise Ship Spectacular but those plans changed when Jessie succeeded in defeating Chelsea Payne in her rematch for the SCW Bombshell Roulette Championship causing Jessie’s spot in the Six Bombshell Tag to be taken by Jessie’s Metal and Punk Connection ally Kate Steele leaving Jessie to defend her title, but against who?

That didn’t take long to be answered as Jessie’s first defense was against two women she has history with, the former champion Chelsea Payne and former World Bombshell Champion Sam Marlowe, in one of SCW’s annual Over the Pool Ultimate X Matches that were taking place at the event the other being the Men’s Roulette Title Match, Jessie’s track record at the event hasn’t been great but this could be her chance to change all that but can she retain?

Local metal bar, Long Beach, California
Monday the 26th of July 2017, 18:00pm

Metal and Punk Connection (featuring Devona): 3, Mean Girls: 0.

If that stat isn’t worthy of a celebration then I don’t know what is! Last night at Climax Control Amy’s match against Celeste went exactly the way I thought it would when the match was announced, a brawl broke out at ringside and Amy beat Celeste! Add the fact that just the week before I won back the Roulette Championship from Chelsea Payne then these past two weeks have pretty much been perfect for us!

Okay, they pulled me out of the Six Bombshell Tag after I won the title back but they replaced me in that match with Kate and if anyone can pick up the slack when I’m not around its Kate! But where does that leave me as far as Summer XXXTreme is concerned?

Well, I’m defending the title obviously, I’m not going to use some lame excuse to pull out of the event like Mikah did at Into the Void, and I’m defending it against two familiar faces in the first of two Ultimate X Over the Pool Matches and coincidentally enough the other one is for the men’s Roulette Championship and that one’s right after my match!

But enough about Christian’s wet dreams!

As for who I’m defending the title against, it’s Chelsea Payne and Sam Marlowe! Yep, the woman who eliminated me from the Chamber of Fate match at last year’s Summer XXXTreme is one of my challengers this year and no, the irony hasn’t been lost on me! As for Chelsea, I mean yeah, I expected that I would be facing Chelsea at the Supercard, I said as much during my segment last night at Climax Control but I didn’t think that my Supercard defenses of the Roulette Title would involve two Triple Threat Matches in a row!

At least my stablemates are keeping the Mean Morons out of the title scenes.

Anyway, I’ll get back to my title match later in the promo but right now I’m in a local metal bar in Long Beach, California waiting for Amy, Kate and Devona to show up, this is going to be my last night in Long Beach as me and the boys are flying back to Vegas first thing tomorrow morning and we’ll be staying there until we need to get on the Cruise Liner for Summer XXXTreme next Monday, until then though? Well I may as well enjoy myself here in Long Beach whilst I can.

“Hey, did you catch Climax Control last night?” I overheard a male metalhead ask his buddy and my ears perked up, I was sat across from them but they hadn’t spotted me, if they had I’m sure they would’ve asked me for an autograph by now. “That brawl during the match between Amy and Celeste was something else! I was expecting Amy to do a dive onto the Mean Girls like she and Jessie did two weeks ago!”

“Catch it? I had front row seats man!” His friend responded as he took a sip of his beer. “It sucks that I didn’t get to see my favorite Bombshell Jessie Salco in action but man, the Bombshells are as hot in person as they are on TV!”

“Even Bobbie Dahl?” His friend responded and the other guy shook his head in response, just as I walked past him to get another drink from the bar. “Dude, she’s literally right behind you!”

“Who? Bobbie?” He responded and I had to stop myself from making an offensive comment there, I already veered dangerously close to Mean Girls territory the week I won back the Roulette Championship.

“I don’t think Bobbie’s a metalhead.” I responded and the guy quickly turned around and saw me waiting to be served and his jaw hit the floor. “Didn’t expect to see a metalhead in this place? Have you not been listening to what’s been played over the jukebox?”

“No, not that, I thought you had gone back to Vegas until it was time for Summer XXXTreme.” He responded before getting a pad and pen out. “Can I get your autograph? Make it out to Jason.”

“Yeah sure.” I shrugged before signing Jason’s autograph. “As for the cruise liner, I’m heading back to Vegas with Jake and Shane tomorrow, we’re not scheduled to be on the ship until next Monday.” I explained before spotting Amy, Kate and Devona entering the club and handed back his autograph. “Might not want to put that away just yet.” I said before motioning to the other three Bombshells.

“As if today couldn’t get any better!” Jason said with a grin before getting Kate, Amy and Devona’s autographs, once we had grabbed our drinks we sat back down at the booth we were previously occupying.

“Sorry for the wait, we had a bit of trouble finding this place.” Amy commented with a grin before taking a sip from her drink. “I know you said that you found this place during the week but I’m not sure how.”

“Well since I wasn’t in action last week I suggested to the boys that we do a pub crawl.” I responded as I leaned back in the sofa. “This place was the last one we checked out and we preferred it to the others, Jake and Shane regret that they can’t make it tonight but they’ve got packing to do for our flight back to Vegas tomorrow.”

“We’ll just have to drink extra hard to make up for their absence.” Devona responded with a grin and I laughed before nodding in agreement. “And on a related note, to kicking the Mean Girls’ asses!” Devona proposed a toast and we all clanged our glasses in the middle of the table.

“If I drank to that one of you guys would have to drive me back to the hotel!” I responded getting a laugh out of the others. “Seriously, there’s a reason why I’m the only metalhead in this bar who isn’t drunk! Even so I propose another toast!” I said before raising my glass. “To winning all of our matches at Summer XXXTreme VI!”

“Now that I can drink too!” Kate responded with a grin before returning the toast as did the others. “It’s kinda bittersweet how you got pulled from the match and I got added in, I’m not sure what I’d be doing at the Supercard otherwise.”

“Eh, when they announced you as my replacement I figured that they had you penned as the third woman in the Bombshell Roulette Title Match, if they weren’t just going to go for a rematch between Chelsea and Sam off course.” I responded with a shrug and Kate shrugged in response. “But those plans changed when I won this back obviously.” I said as I held up the Roulette Championship.

“Yeah, congrats on that by the way.” Amy nodded in response and I grinned. “By the way, are you taking that to Bloodstock?”

“If I’m still champion by then? I’d have to get it cleared with the bosses first but I don’t think they’ll sign off on it.” I responded as I shook my head. “Bloodstock’s one of the friendliest metal festivals I’ve ever been too but there’s still a chance that it could get stolen, even if I leave it in my tent.” I added before I took another sip. “And that could spell the end of my yearly trips to Bloodstock is that does happen so even if they do sign off on it I’ll probably just play it safe and leave it in Vegas.”

“That sounds like a safe plan.” Devona nodded in response as she took another sip. “And whilst we’re on the subject, plans for the Roulette Title Match?”

“Go in, toss Chelsea and Sam in the pool, leave with title.” I responded with a grin before shaking my head. “I know from personal experience that there’s no way that it’ll be that easy but that’s a simplified version of my plan.”

“Don’t want to reveal all your secrets this early, huh?” Devona asked and I nodded in response. “I’m sure you’ll kick their asses, by the way, do we have a plan for the Six Bombshell Tag?”

“Go in, kick Mean Girls ass, leave.” Amy responded and Kate nodded in response. “Again, it’s a simplified version of our real plan but still!”

“Besides, it’s the Mean Girls, a confused Labrador Puppy could beat them!” Kate shrugged her shoulders and I couldn’t help but agree. “Either way we’ll all be walking out the victors in two weeks’ time!”

“Here, here!” I responded before taking another sip, the night wore on from that point until it was closing time but even then, there were still some metalheads about aside from us. “Well Devona, I know this isn’t what you usually listen to but thanks for joining us tonight.” I said as the others got up to leave.

“No problem, it’s been fun!” Devona responded and the others quickly agreed. “Are you staying behind to do your promo?”

“For as long as the bar staff will let me, besides I’m still sober enough to drive so you don’t have to worry about me getting back to the hotel.” I assured them and they nodded before leaving, now that I was alone I got started on my promo.

“Last year at Summer XXXTreme I was this close to winning the World Bombshell Championship and becoming the Grand Slam Champion but one woman stopped all of that and yes Sam, I am looking at you! One year later and we find ourselves in similar circumstances as we are competing in a Multi-Person match for a title only this time it’s a match that SCW has done before the event and I’m the champion heading into this match!”

And speaking of champions.

“Oh, don’t worry Chelsea, I haven’t forgotten about you and I must say, the Roulette Title is much happier with me now that I’ve taken her back from you! At Summer XXXTreme in two weeks’ time we are set to do battle once again in one of the Ultimate X Over the Pool matches that SCW loves booking for these events and Sam, Chelsea, I’ll be the first to admit that my track record at this event isn’t that great but in two weeks’ time I get to change my fortunes around when I retain the Roulette Championship against you two!”

And if you need help figuring out who I’m starting with, where have you been these past couple of months?

“So, Chelsea, tell me, how does it feel to be a One Defense Wonder? You can be honest with me, I’ve been there before and it fucking sucks! Everyone starts looking at you like you’re a fluke and no amount of title reigns will change that perception, well, I’m not here to give you a shoulder to cry on Chelsea, I’m here to toss you into the pool and eliminate you from the match as I move one step closer to retaining my title, something you could never do Chelsea!”

Next up is Sam!

“Encase you haven’t noticed, I’m a little bit bitter over the fact that you stopped my Cinderella story in its tracks Sam and the fact that the person who got a shot ahead of me rage quit after she failed to win the title doesn’t help matters! So, I can’t help but find it funny how, one year later, we’re facing off in a multi-person match for a title again! In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if Mark had my elimination from the Chamber of Fate match in mind when he added you to this match but as the old saying goes, those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it and I’m in SCW to make history, not repeat it which I’ll prove by eliminating you from the match!”

And with that I decided to wrap things up.

“Chelsea wants to gain a second reign already and Sam just wants another reign in general after her flop of a second World Bombshell Championship reign and unfortunately for you girls this belt means that I’m acting as the gatekeeper between you whatever dreams you have regarding titles here in SCW and unlike Chelsea, I’m not losing this belt on my first defense! This is the “Heavy Metal Angel” Jessie Salco signing off, I hope you girls are ready to get wet because you are taking a dip in the pool whole I celebrate my win!”

Yes, I realize how dirty that sounded, anyway I left the bar as the scene fades!

[Sam Marlowe]

 The classroom setting was quiet for the most part, the only sounds are the slow tick of a rather oldschool clock over the door and the scratchy slide of pencils and pens against paper.  A rather tired looking redhead has one hand under a cheek as she doodles slightly on her paper as she reads over the paper in front of her, her eyes slightly glazed as if not really focusing on her surroundings.  Around her, people are slowly getting to their feet and moving towards the desk at the front of the room then exiting.

A cough from the professor catches her attention as she spares a glance towards the clock then back down to the paper.  A few quick scrawls later, Sam picks up the paper and then grabbing the rather ratty bag at her feet up, she moves towards the professor and hands in the papers.

“Well Ms Marlowe,” intones her professor in a friendly tone.  â€œI hope this wasn’t too difficult for you to be here for.”

Sam offers him a big smile.  â€œIt is never too difficult for writing a test,” she jokes back.  â€œAfter the big win at Climax Control and getting ready for the next show coming up, this was a breeze.”  

The professor nods before sliding the paper onto the stack near where he is seated and then he crosses his arms over his chest as he takes in Sam.  â€œI wanted to ask you Sam, have you talked to Montgomery lately?  I haven’t seen him around campus for the longest time.”

Sam nods her head slowly as she shoulders the bag and sighs.  â€œI guess you hadn’t heard,” she begins.  â€œMonte’s had to go back East to take over for the family business since his father had his heart attack.  So Monte’s gotta pull out of this course.  But I know he misses this,” adds Sam.  

“This or you?” jokes her teacher.  â€œI know that he was so proud of you being his girl and all and bragging on you to anyone that would listen.  I don’t even follow wrestling but I heard about all the matches.  Speaking of…are you still wrestling?  I have seen you in class more often so makes one wonder if you still compete.”

Sam brushes a few strands of hair from her face and nods slowly as the final two students finish up their tests.  â€œYeah, I still wrestle.  And actually that is why I am kinda hanging around.  I need to be gone the next few weeks for my job and I wanted to know if there was anything that I need to do while I am gone.”

“Oh, don’t you wrestle close to Vegas?” asks the professor.

Sam shakes her head in the negative.  â€œSummer XXXTreme is coming up and that is where SCW goes for a wrestle cruise on the Grand Princess ship.  We are gone the whole week and have the supper card on the ship itself.  So I will be cruising next week and won’t have the opportunity to get to class as much as I would want to,” teases Sam as the two students arrive at the desk and hand in their tests then exit.  â€œBut that doesn’t stop me from working between fan signings and all the other stuff planned for the cruise.”

The professor lets a bark of laughter escape him before he pushes up from the desk and catches up the papers to shuffle them into a semblance of order then stuffs them in a battered leather briefcase that he then closes and pulls over his shoulder before once more leaning back against the desk.  

“So Sam, if you are wrestling on this cruise, who are you facing?” he asks, curiosity written on his face.

“I’m facing two people that really think that they have it all and that I am just going to be the third wheel in a match where they are the only ones that matter.  But the surprise is that Jessie Salco and Chelsea Payne weren’t even expecting me to be in the match.  I’m kind of a wildcard.”

“Three women in the ring…at the same time?” asks the professor.  â€œWon’t that be a little uneven for a match?”

Sam shakes her head negatively.  â€œMight make it a bit dicey for a time or two,” she offers with a shrug of her shoulders.  â€œMaybe Jessie and Chelsea can put aside their differences if they think that I am going to be the one that is the threat in the match.   So I have to be prepared is all,” adds Sam.  

“Well then, far be it from me to add a burden to you since you have to face such odds,” says the professor as he once more pushes up from the desk top.  â€œWhy don’t we consider the following…You will be cruising on the ocean towards an interesting destiny of a sort.  Why don’t you write for me a detailed accounting of the week on the cruise and how you did in your match?  Try teaching me about your wrestling,” he states with a smile.  â€œMake me regard it as your world’s stage.”  

With that comment, the professor moves towards the door leaving Sam to watch him in surprise.  One eyebrow slowly rises as she contemplates the professor’s suggestion, a smile creeping over her lips as she moves to follow him out the door.

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Long Beach California…Sam wasn’t expecting to return there so soon after Climax Control.  But here she was, walking along the streets of the city looking downwards at her hand which held a cell phone.  On it, her twitter feed can be seen.  

“Okay prat,” she mutters.  â€œYou have better have answered my message or there will be hell to pay!”

Scrolling along the messages, no Cockney King Ben Jordan replies can be seen.  Sam looks up at the hotel nearby where the superstars and bombshells had stayed for Climax Control.  Before she can enter though, a body can be seen moving towards her with a determined pace.  

“Sam!  Sam Marlowe!  Can I talk to you?” demands a voice that stops Sam in her tracks.  Turning with a smile, she lets her head drop as a fan walks up, a Ben Jordan tee on and a bright shock of orange hair.

“Hey y’all, I’m tryin to find my friend Ben and I really can’t be stopping for long,” she says with an apologetic smile.  â€œCould I offer you an autograph and maybe we could talk later?”

The fan holds up a hand and in it she spies a press card from the local high school paper.  â€œI’m a reporter for my paper and I was wondering if I could get the scoop of the century,” asks the reporter as he pulls a piece of paper and a pen from somewhere that Sam didn’t even want to contemplate.  â€œI want to know about the fact that you are facing Chelsea and Jessie in a triple threat ultimate X match for the Roulette title.”

Sam takes a deep breath, sparing a look towards the hotel before turning back and answering the reporter.  â€œWell, I have faced both women before and trust me when I say both are pretty dang tough in that ring.  Jessie Salco for instance…last time I faced her, I eliminated her in the Chamber of Fate match for the Bombshell title.  Now this time I am facing her as the defending Roulette title holder and I am afraid that once more I am going to have to spoil her night by beating her for the roulette title,” says Sam.  â€œSee, this is my road to redemption and if I sit back and don’t take advantage of it, then why am I even challenging for the title.  I suppose it is because I have taken all the crap that has been happening and each week I am positive and go out and try my dangedest to win and prove that I have what it takes to be in this company.  And since I can’t really challenge for the Bombshell title, maybe I should work my way up the hard way…inch by inch…title by title.  So that means I am going to have to win the bombshell roulette and that is what I am fixin’ to do at Summer XXXTreme.”

The reporter nods sagely as if Sam had just dropped some sermon on him.  â€œGiven that Jessie Salco is the current Roulette champion and she has beaten Chelsea Payne for that title, does that give you pause at all to wonder just how you are going to overcome that?” he asks.

Sam thinks for a moment, her hand brushing along her neck before she speaks.  

“Yeah, I get that it is going to be an uphill battle for sure.  I am also sure that Jessie is probably talking all sorts of tough talk about how she is going to drop me in the pool and retain the title but what she doesn’t realize is that I have never made things easy for her.  Hell, every time we have faced off against one another, I have played the spoiler time in and time out.  And on that ship, this will be no exception to the rule that states that I will put Jessie Salco in the pool if I have to to claim victory and the title.”

“But what about Chelsea Payne, that woman seems to have your number all the times you have faced her.  What will be different if anything this time?” demands the reporter.

Sam’s smile fades slightly before brightening once more as she begins to speak.  â€œChelsea Payne is someone that seems to thrive on treating me like some nobody that she has to wipe her boots on to prove how much of a champion and bombshell threat she is.  Don’t get me wrong, she’s one heck of a bombshell but when push comes to shove this time at Summer XXXTreme, I ain’t going to let past history between us dictate how this match is going to happen.  See, Chelsea is looking at me as just another ‘oh em gee, gotta face that loser Sam Marlowe again before I take back my title’.  I ain’t the one that is going to be the only one she has to worry about.  Jessie is in that match too.  So maybe Jessie and I could work together to end Chelsea before making it a one on one match.”

“You would actually team with someone like that to get rid of Chelsea?” demands the reporter, shocked that good girl Sam was actually suggesting that she would cheat and double team someone.

Seeing where his thoughts are going, Sam holds up her hands and shakes her head.  â€œI wouldn’t ever try to do something underhanded like that,” she offers.  â€œBut this is all for one title and there will be no friends in this match.  What I have to do is put both Jessie and Chelsea in the pool and I am prepared to do that for the Roulette title.  But I really gotta ask are we done here?  I am really worried about my friend and I gotta make sure he is ok.  So if you don’t mind…”

The reporter looks shocked then nods in understanding.  Sam offers him a smile as he moves back and motions her on her way.  Sam moves past him and heads into the hotel.  

Moving to the front desk, she leans forward to speak to the person at the desk.  A few muttered sentences and a couple of keystrokes later, Sam’s smile spreads as she thanks the desk person and moves off.  Taking her phone out, she presses a number then puts the phone to her ear.

“Yeah I found him,” she says into the phone.  â€œWhy don’t you come and help me get him out of here and see what is going on with him.”  Listening for the answer, she moves towards the elevator and presses the button.  The door swooshes open and she steps inside.  â€œI’ll be waiting for you outside the door.”

The elevator closes on Sam Marlowe hanging up the phone and reaching for the floor buttons.

[Jessie Salco]

 RP Title: “The only thing you girls are getting is sea sick!”

Summer XXXTreme was one week away and the Superstars and Bombshells had boarded the cruise liner that would host the show at the end of the week! And for the champions in SCW they had one thing on their mind, leave with ship with the title you boarded with and for the Bombshell Roulette Champion Jessie Salco that was easier said than done as she was defending the title against Sam Marlowe and Chelsea Payne, 2017 has been a mixed year for Jessie but can she keep her positive momentum going by holding onto the title?

Grand Princess Cruise Liner
Monday the 3rd of July 2017, 13:00pm

Sun, sea and the Bombshell Roulette Title, can it get any better?

Even though I’ll be the first to admit that my track record at Summer XXXTreme isn’t that great this event has always had a special place in my heart, mostly because this was my first Supercard back when I made my SCW debut five years ago but there’s also the fact that I’ve always been a huge fan of cruises, I even attended the 7000 Tons of Metal Cruise the year before I made my SCW debut but that’s beside the point, last year I spent way too much time reminiscing about the past during my promos and that was one of the factors in my defeat in the Chamber of Fate Match.

Off course, trying to avoid that this year is easier said than done since my first defense of the Roulette Title is against the woman I beat for the Roulette Championship Chelsea Payne and the woman who eliminated me from the Chamber of Fate Match Sam Marlowe, I have a lot of history with both women, both good and bad, but I’m not about to let that distract me from the present and that involves me retaining this title.

I’ll go into more detail about that later but right now? I’m chilling out at the café near the pool having a drink and glancing around, before anyone asks, I’m not going to cannonball into the pool to end my promo for one reason, I’m not in my swim wear, in fact I’m still wearing the outfit I wore to the Meet and Greet this morning and whilst I did pack my swim wear I don’t have any plans to go swimming today and I don’t plan on working on my tan either.

It’s been a few hours since the Meet and Greet with the fans and the fans have returned to their cabins for the most part, my train of thought was interrupted when I saw Shane approaching.

“Hey babe.” I greeted him as he approached my table, we had agreed to meet for lunch but that was an hour ago. “Jake’s still struggling with the Crash Bandicoot remasters?”

“At the rate he’s going, I’m worried that he’s going to throw the PS4 overboard.” Shane responded before sitting down at the table, normally I’d shrug it off as a joke but knowing my own struggles with that damn game. “I did manage to calm him down by reminding him of what waited for us next month, namely Bloodstock, and the amount of effort we put in to getting the bosses to let us bring our PS4s aboard the ship.”

“Since I haven’t heard anything about a PS4 going overboard I’m assuming we won’t have to worry about that?” I asked and Shane nodded in response before I ordered some food. “Good, I’d rather not have to worry about buying a new PS4 Pro for Jake so close to Bloodstock.”

“Tell me about it.” Shane grunted in response before grinning. “So, speaking of Bloodstock, have you talked to the bosses about what you’ll do with the title if you’re still the champion by the time next month rolls around?”

“I talked to them just before the meet and greet, they did stress that a lot could happen in a month and that I might be a one and done reign like Chelsea’s was.” I responded before taking a sip of my drink. “But they also said that they’d feel a lot more comfortable if I either A: booked a hotel and left the title there or B: left the title home, since I pointed out that it’s highly unlikely that any hotels in the area will have vacancies so close to the festival I’ll be leaving it at home under lock and key.”

“In that case, I’ll talk to Jake about buying a safe to keep it in.” Shane responded as our food arrived. “Even if you lose the title between now and Bloodstock it would be a good place to keep stuff in general and we might be able to get one for cheap on Amazon.”

“Yeah, might being the operative word, I’ll have a look on my laptop when I get back to our room.” I responded with a shrug before we started eating our food, it wasn’t that much, just a hotdog and ketchup but it was good and the ketchup was better than anything I can find back on the mainland.

“So, did the bosses mention anything about there being more meet and greets?” Shane asked and I shrugged my shoulders.

“They didn’t say anything but I’m hoping that they give me more warning next time.” I said with a grin before playing with my hair. “The only reason why I only uploaded one photo with the fans to my Twitter and Facebook pages is because when I found out I had literally just woken up, they didn’t even give me enough time to brush my hair and bed hair isn’t that great a look.”

“Your hair didn’t look that bad in the one pic you uploaded.” Shane pointed out and I shook my head.

“By that point Amy and Devona had caught up with me and Devona brushed my hair for me in the women’s restroom, just in time for that pic with the fans to boot.” I responded and Shane grinned before the waitress that had taken our orders took our plates back. “The other fans? I let them take a pic with their phones rather than mine, if they want to upload it that’s up to them.”

“So, you’re not going to file a copyright claim like on YouTube?” Shane joked and I rolled my eyes.

“Against what? I agreed to have my picture taken!” I responded with a laugh before I took another sip. “Besides, Facebook isn’t like YouTube, you can’t have content taken down without it being checked first!” I added before finishing my drink. “So what’s the plan now?”

“I think I’ll head back to our room and see if I can beat more levels on Crash Bandicoot 2, whilst you were at the Meet and Greet I looked up a walkthrough on YouTube via your laptop since you left it open and all, don’t worry, I didn’t look at your e-mails or any personal shit and I would’ve texted you first but I figured you were too busy with the fans.”

“Sounds about right, I’ll join you in a bit, I’ve got a promo to do.” I responded and Shane nodded before standing up and walking off towards the hallway that would take him to the room we shared, since no one else was around, presumably because they were chilling in their rooms and the waitress was busy with another customer I went out in front of the pool so that I could get started on my promo.

“In six days’ time me, Chelsea and Sam will do battle in the Ultimate X Over The Pool Match for the Roulette Championship, now I could just dive in the pool and say that that’s the closest you guys are going to get to throwing me in it but my swimwear is back in the room I share with Shane and I’m not in the mood for getting my clothes wet but what I am in the mood for is retaining the SCW Roulette Championship at Summer XXXTreme this Sunday night and two faces from my past aren’t going to stand in my way!”

First up is Chelsea.

“I’m starting with Chelsea for a couple of reasons, aside from me she’s been the most vocal since the promo period began last week and out of my two opponents she’s the one I’ve faced the most recently, Chelsea I didn’t watch your promo for one reason, I knew you were going to be bitching and moaning about the result of our last match against each other until the cows came home but say what you will about how I won my third Roulette Title, you can’t argue with results!”

I said as I hoisted the title over my shoulder.

“Oh sure, you can complain about said results, me, my brother and my husband have been doing that since the results of the Presidential Election were made official last year and based on how badly he’s fucked up the country so far I’d say that my complaints were justified, your complaints on the other hand? Not justified! Your friends may claim that I knew I couldn’t beat you and that I pulled a Mean Girl to win but these are the same friends who think that the Black Sheep is a good name for a wrestling stable so I wouldn’t trust their judgment on, well, anything really!”

Seriously, are all the good names used up?

“What I’m getting at Chelsea is that I outsmarted you by taking advantage of the stipulation and as much as your friends like the view from their soapbox can they honestly say that they wouldn’t do the same thing if they were in my shoes? Hell, Kris is the men’s Roulette Title Holder so if anyone knows what it takes to be a Roulette Champion in SCW it’s him but at the end of the day Chelsea this Sunday I’ll prove why you couldn’t beat me in a match on your best day when I retain the title!”

Next up is Sam.

“Sam, one year ago we were two of six Bombshells competing in the Chamber of Fate match for the World Bombshell Championship! Not only that but we made it to the final three of that match only for you to eliminate me moments after I eliminated Keira Fisher, now one year later we find ourselves in another gimmicky Title Match only further down the card and half the number of wrestlers competing in it, I’d say it’s about time I avenged my loss in that match by kicking your ass in this one, huh?”

Off course it’s not that simple.

“On the other hand, I know from our matches together just how tough you can be in the ring but you have had several shots at the title including your first shot back at the Halloween Special but this Sunday they’ll be no tricks, only treats for the fans and me as I walk into the match with the Bombshell Roulette Championship and I’ll walk out still the reigning Bombshell Roulette Champion! This Sunday is about more than just a title match for me Sam, this is about finally breaking my bad luck streak at Summer XXXTreme and just because one of my opponents is a former World Bombshell Champion doesn’t mean that I am going to let that stop me!”

It’ll take a lot more than that.

“I’m the only one standing between you and Chelsea and your second title reigns in SCW but I’m not about to let you or Chelsea win this belt from me! Sam, as I said before one year ago you flushed my Cinderella story down the drain when you eliminated me from the Chamber of Fate match and I will be more than happy to flush your dreams of holding this title down the crapper as well, they say that history has a habit of repeating itself but this Sunday history will be breaking that habit!”

And with that I decided to wrap things up as I backed up towards the pool.

“Take a good long look at this, ladies! This is the closest you’re going to get to tossing me in this pool! In fact, as far as I’m concerned, the only thing you’re going to get is sea sick as I retain the SCW Bombshell Roulette Championship cementing this year’s Summer XXXTreme as the night that the Metal and Punk Connection stood tall! Amy, Kate and Devona will kick the Mean Girls’ asses in that Six Bombshell Tag that I’d love to be a part off but I’ll be a bit busier retaining the title over you guys! This is the Heavy Metal Angel Jessie Salco signing off, Sam, Chelsea, I hope for your sakes that you’ll be wearing bikinis under your wrestling gear because you’re about to go for a dip!”

I walked off as the scene fades.

[Sam Marlowe]

 It had been a great week up to the boarding on the Grand Princess Cruise ship.   Sam Marlowe had made it to her cabin on the ship and was preparing to head topside to enjoy a movie on the deck.  Dressed in a pair of blue jeans and a bikini bra, she steps out of her room and locks the stateroom door and turns only to pull up short as she is confronted by a familiar redhead in a tailored white dress and pumps who smiles as she pulls the large Jackie Kennedy sunglasses from her eyes.

“Sammiwich, imagine running into you,” says Cyn Marlowe as she takes in the look of Sam with a slight sneer.

“Cyn…what are you doing here?” demands Sam as she tries to move around her sister but is blocked as Cyn moves with her to tuck her hand through her sister’s arm and begins to walk with Sam along the hallway.

“Can’t I be here to support my sister?” answers Cyn as she smiles at a couple coming from the other direction, the husband pointing at Sam and beginning to chatter at his wife.  â€œBesides Sam, with all the changes that I am hearing you are going to need someone to support you in this crazy thing called SCW.  After all, you will be a champion you know.  And I am definitely the person that manages champions.”

Shaking her head, Sam tries to pull away but Cyn has a death lock on her arm and keeps her near her.  â€œCyn, as much as you talk about me being managed by you, it isn’t going to happen.  I thought when Daddy and I told you that you weren’t going to be my manager, you would take the hint,” states Sam as Cyn waves at the couple then ignores them to focus back on her sister.

“Did you say something?” asks Cyn before answering herself.  â€œOf course, you were probably saying that it was a great idea for me to manage you,” adds Cyn but is stopped by Sam who comes to a standstill in the middle of the hall.  Cyn stops and looks around making sure the pair aren’t being watched.  â€œWhat is the matter with you?” demands the redhead, her hands moving to her hips as she glares at Sam who crosses her arms over her chest.

“You aren’t listening to me Cyn, you are NOT my manager and you won’t ever be,” states Sam with her teeth gritted against the screaming tone of voice she wants to use.  Cyn’s eyes widen before narrowing slightly as a sneer begins to cross her lips.  Sam flips her hair back over her shoulder then straightens up.  â€œSee Cyn, I have made it this far in SCW without a manage…”

“Yeah, you have been so great, former Bombshell champion and all that,” interrupts Cyn.  â€œSpare me the oh I am so good speech Sammi, we both know that you dropped the title like it was hot and have been lukewarm ever since.  If that isn’t a cry for my help, I don’t know what is!”

A growl erupts from Sam who throws her hands up in the air and begins to stalk off.  Cyn follows behind as she lets the sneer change into a smirk.  The pair move to the lift where Sam taps quickly at the button to call the elevator in a vain hope that it will arrive and she will be able to escape her sister but her luck is not there as Cyn arrives to join Sam in the elevator.

“So,” Cyn says with a deep breath.  â€œHave you done any talking about who you are facing in this match and tell me you aren’t going to choke this title match.”

Sam doesn’t spare a look for her sister as she watches the deck numbers flash by.  â€œNo Cyn, I am not going to choke this time,” mutters Sam before adding, “unless you work on my confidence and cause me to choke.”  The last is said into the side of the elevator where Cyn can’t hear it.    â€œBut I have been preparing to face Jessie and Chelsea so I think that I have everything under control.  So why don’t you just enjoy the cruise and leave me to deal with the match.”

“Sammi, do you think that would be a good idea?  Besides, I told Mother and Daddy that I would be here to protect you on this cruise and I am going to do what I need to make sure that you come out of the match with the win.  Chelsea has beaten you before and Jessie, well, Jessie really hasn’t beaten anyone of importance so you really don’t need to worry about her,” says Cyn as the doors open to reveal the sunlight of the upper decks.  She slides her sunglasses over her eyes and moves to walk with Sam who is working her way along the deck.

“Cyn, that isn’t true, Jessie is the champion,” answers Sam in exasperation.  â€œShe beat Chelsea for the title and oh em gee, she is better than you give her credit for!”  Anger is written all over the body of Sam Marlowe as she puts her hands on her hips and glares at Cyn who reaches a lounge chair and drapes herself across it.  â€œAnd let me tell you something Cyn, as much as you seem to think that you can talk down about all the bombshells in the company, I have to remind you that I am the one that wrestles here, you are only someone that thinks that she is my manager.  And you aren’t.  And if you think that there are people that won’t prevent you from getting involved in my career, you have it all wrong.”

Cyn waves her hand at Sam’s comments as a deck boy arrives and leans towards her with a menu for drinks.  Cyn orders something then turns to look up at her sister.  â€œSuch strong words Sam, makes me almost believe that you have what it takes to win the match on Sunday,” taunts Cyn.  

“ARGGHHHH!”

With only the growl of anger, Sam once more throws up her hands and turns to walk away.  Cyn calls out to her sister who ignores the woman on the lounge chair and heads towards a distant part of the deck leaving Cyn to smirk as her drink is delivered.

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Jessie and Chelsea, my two opponents this week in an Ultimate X match over a pool for the Roulette title.  Everyone is talking about how it is Jessie’s to lose and Chelsea’s to win.  And then here I come, the spoiler…the underdog…the one bombshell I don’t think either of you wanted to see in the match.

See, I have worked my way back into competing in SCW once more.  I had Christian humble me with all the crappiest of tasks but I got past that.  I worked the concessions and I sold tshirts and I did what I needed to so I could get back in the ring.  And yeah I won some and I lost some but truth is, I get into that ring week in and week out and I do what no one else does and that is put my heart and soul into each and every match I wrestle.

Now I am sure that people are asking what it was that got me to the show and in the Roulette title match against Jessie and Chelsea.  Honestly, I have been asking myself the same thing and I have come to a realization.  It is that wheel of fortune that spins that got me back into contention…how apropos don’t you think?  The Wheel of Fortune turns constantly and some days you are on top and other you are on the bottom.  And that is just like the Bombshell roulette title stipulations get chosen from a wheel that is spun for each match.  

On Sunday Jessie, we meet once more in a title match and this time it is for the Roulette title and it is going to be one hell of a match because you are fighting to keep the title and I am fighting to take it from you.  And I won’t make the mistake of resting on past victories when it comes to this match.  You are dangerous and one hell of a champion so I am not going to take you lightly but I am going to bring everything I have to that match and will use that to send you to a watery ending where you will be looking up from the pool to see me hold up the title high.

Then of course, we aren’t the only ones in the match Jessie.  We both have to contend with Chelsea who was the former champion.  Now she has beaten me before and has never let me forget it but this time I have a really good feeling about my chances against her.  I think she has been focused on the wrong things right now and that is the Black Sheep and all the fun and games they are playing.  

Chelsea, this match isn’t a game to me.  Jessie, this isn’t just a comeback match to prove I have earned the shot.  This is my redemption match to prove not only to you and Chelsea but everyone else that I am committed to be the best in SCW.  If that means starting once more with the Roulette title then that belt is going to be mine Sunday.

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Sam is standing in the middle of her stateroom, one hand brushing her hair back as her other hand brings up an earring to clip it in her ear.  She looks into the mirror catching her reflection.  Dressed in a silvery shimmering mini dress, Sam slowly moves her hands down her body and smiles.

Suddenly, a knock sounds at the door which catches Sam’s attention making her turn towards the door.  Rolling her eyes, worried at who it might be, she pauses for a moment to run a finger along her lipline only to have another knock sound which makes Sam’s head droop as she turns to open the door.

“I told you Cyn that I…” begins Sam as she yanks the door open to reveal her friend Ben standing there dressed rather casually.

“Oy Ginge, is that what you are wearing?” Ben asks as he takes in the fancy dress making Sam look down at her dress.

“What’s wrong with what I am wearing?  I thought that tonight I might go to the chocolate and wine pairing,” begins Sam before she stops.  â€œWait a minute…I get the feeling that I am forgetting something.”

Ben gets a hurt look on his face as he playfully pouts and puts a hand over his heart.  â€œI can’t believe you forgot our anniversary Sam,” he states with a soft sigh at Sam’s wrinkled nose and look of confusion.

“Our anniversary…What anniversary?” asks Sam.  

“Our date from last year…the charity auction, you, me Legend?” he replies.  â€œOnly from the looks of it, this year you got the fancy clothes and I get to be casual.  So since it is our anniversary, I made a few plans of me own.  So come on.”

Ben motions towards the lifts while Sam hangs back a bit.  â€œDon’t got all night Ginge,” he adds as he moves into the stateroom and grabs Sam’s small purse and stateroom key.

“Do you think I should change?” wonders Sam out loud as Ben shakes his head.  â€œNah, turnabout is fair play,” teases Ben back as he reaches out and catches Sam’s hand and pulls her out of the door, closing it.  The two moves towards the lift and Ben pushes the button.  The doors of the other elevator swoosh open to reveal Cyn who is shocked as Ben and Sam climb into the first lift and wave while the doors close.

An hour or so later, the pair can be seen sitting at a table in the pub, two beer in front of each.  Sam smiles at Ben as her fingers curl around the glass.  â€œI have to tell you something, I’m glad that you and I are celebrating our date night anniversary and that you saved me from having to deal with Cyn.”

Ben raises his glass with a grin.  â€œThat’s me, Saint Ben…dragonslayer!” he teases which only gets an answering giggle from Sam who takes a drink from the glass and sets it down.  

Looking up at Ben, Sam winks as she begins to speak.  â€œYeah, now if you can only save me from Cyn wanting to be my manager, I would love ya forever,” moans Sam as she rests one elbow on the table and lays her chin on her open hand.  â€œYou won’t believe what she told me earlier in the week.  She is smothering me like a blanket for sobbing out loud.  I’ve been avoiding her like the plague all week because I don’t think I can listen to her anymore.  So I focused on training and doing what I need to for the match,” says Sam as she shoots a look at Ben.  â€œOnly way I can get her out of my career is either stop wrestling or get someone else to be my manager.”

“Why don’t we get through this weekend first then I might just have me own suggestions for slaying the dragon once and for all,” offers Ben as he finishes the beer in his glass and holds it up for a refill before turning back to Sam.  â€œSo you ready?”

“As I will ever be prat,” jokes Sam as she toasts the thought of her match.  â€œCome this time Sunday, I am going to either be wet or the Bombshell Roulette champion.  Cheers!”

The two friends clink glasses as the scene fades out.