: We cut backstage to see Marcus Welsh, with the OOC title over his shoulder, walking and talking to CAPS LOCK. We can't really hear them, but it seems to be important business. As they walk, Welsh slips and spills to the floor. CAPS stops and sees a downed "Caution: Wet Floor" sign. Puff comes walking around the corner and CAPS looks at Welsh, then at Puff, then at Welsh again. Before he can make up his mind, Welsh gets back to his feet. He eyes the former Army captain suspiciously before carefully resuming walking.:
Post by The Dravers Twins on Jan 6, 2022 13:29:55 GMT -5
The camera suddenly cuts away to outside of the arena. Two figures are seen walking towards the arena door. One has dark pink hair. The other, bright red. An OCW member of staff greets them as they enter.
OCW: Holy shit! The Dravers brothers! It's an honour guys....
Nathan: Yeah. Thanks a lot.....Gene. Hey you wouldn't happen to know where Welsh.....excuse me. Marcus Welsh's office is would you?
Nathan: Oh right! Facing off against that asshole Dylan Thomas at Access Denied! Listen champ, two champs to another: Dylan may be cheered these days by the OCW Faithful but a leopard doesn't change its spots.
Jonathan: We go way back with him and let's just say our history isn't the greatest. Be careful, champ.
The twins begin to walk away.
Nathan: Sorry we couldn't be more help.
Jonathan: Keep up the good work though. We'll be rooting for you.
Post by Veronica Strader on Jan 7, 2022 19:35:45 GMT -5
~Purses her lips in thought as she strokes her chin. She takes the picture back.~
Veronica: Appreciate it boys, good luck at ACCESS DENIED. I will keep in mind what you both have said about Thomas. Anyone with that big of entourage is always a bit of red flag. If you do see Chuck, he likes Poblano Pepper Chicken Nuggets from catering. Oh and maiming people. He's a bit of a sociopath but does his job well.
~Veronica walks off, towards Gorilla position, apparently heading out ringside
: While Welsh and The Dravers are deep in discussion, someone shoves their way past the twins into the office! Scruff walks next to The Dravers aa if he was following the running person. The person stops just in front of Welsh and we see its Hall of Famer Curt Canon!! Welsh stands up and goes to shake Curt's hand, but then he notices Scruff. Horror fills Welsh's face as Canon drags him over his desk and throws him to the floor! Canon sits on Welsh's chest and pushes his hands down on Welsh's shoulders as hard as he can. Scruff gets in position, checks the shoulders and makes a three count! After Scruff shouts "THREE", Curt Canon jumps up and let's out a shout of joy. He then grabs the OOC title from Welsh's desk and runs out the door. Scruff follows before Welsh has a chance to yell at him. The Dravers look on confused. :
Marcus Welsh: I can't do anything to rectify what went down at your autograph signing. I get you're upset...and I understand that can be bad for business. I mean, parents don't want to take their kids to an event where brawls could break out at any moment. All I ask is this...save that rage, that anger...save it for Access Denied. Then, do your worst because I'm sure Dan and Chris will do theirs.
Post by Marcus Welsh on Jan 13, 2022 12:30:03 GMT -5
~Welsh leaves the madness behind for a minute, heading to retrieve some delicious McDonald's coffee from a DoorDash driver~
Marcus Welsh: Appreciate your discretion.
~The driver nods, slipping the coffee to Welsh. Welsh turns around and sees the OCW 24/7 cameras RIGHT THERE. He curses~
Marcus Welsh: Guy can't get some coffee around here without it being PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE, right? Sheesh.
~Jones manages to slip into view~
Jones: Sir...last night on Piledriver, there was some controversy as to whether or not the Savage Title is in house. Are the rumors true? Does Supreme Machine still have control of OCW's second most prestigious belt?
~Marcus stares at Jones. He doesn't much appreciate the question~
Marcus Welsh: Jones...haven't I always handled stuff like this in the past?
Jones: You have.
Marcus Welsh: Great. So don't worry about it. That Savage Belt will be ready at Access Denied should BRIM defeat Zybala and earn it.
Jones: But, sir, there are a ton of rumors about Supreme Machine and OCW this morning. Fans are running wild with speculation.
Marcus Welsh: Fans run wild with anything, Jones. Like, I could let out a sneeze that kinda sounds like I said 'Syren', and the internet would be ablaze with rumors that Scott Syren is returning. See how that works?
Jones: Yes, but there is a legitimate reason to believe that SuMa isn't finished with OCW.
Marcus Welsh: It's a long day, Jones and I need my coffee. So how about I just offer you a 'no comment' and we both go about our business.
~Welsh re-enters the OCW Arena. Jones is left with more questions than answers~
Post by reporterson on Jan 13, 2022 13:40:34 GMT -5
: Just a few feet away from Jones and Welsh, the camera pans over to the best reporter in the game, Goodie Reporterson! He looks extremely excited as he looks at the camera, holding an old school microphone. :
Goodie: Hello OCW fans! Goodie Reporterson here with breaking news! Just moments ago, OCW General Manager Marcus Welsh just told Jones about the eminent return of former World Champion and Hall of Famer SCOTT SYREN! Will Syren have a match at Access Denied? How does this shape the current OCW landscape? More on this as the story unravels. This has been Goodie Reporterson reporting.
Post by Marcus Welsh on Jan 13, 2022 18:44:34 GMT -5
~As if there aren't enough fires for Welsh to put out...another one has burst into flames~
Marcus Welsh: What do you mean Door Dash and other delivery services have placed a ban on delivers to the OCW Arena?
The LEO: It's Fanny, sir. She boasted about purchasing $60 worth of food and not leaving a tip.
Marcus Welsh: They realize more people inside the place eat, right? I mean, take me for instance, say I wanted to place an order for some delicious gourmet coffee? They'd deprive me of that luxury?
The LEO: It appears so, sir. We are being boycotted online, in store, and even at the beach.
Marcus Welsh: The BEACH?!
The LEO: Yessir, beachgoers everywhere are appalled that OCW doesn't tip.
Marcus Welsh: We've got to fix this narrative right away, Leo. RIGHT AWAY
: We cut backstage to see Mike Zybala watching the last few minutes of the Bills game. As the clock reaches zero, he lets out a loud shout of joy. He then starts running around the entirity of the backstage area, flipping over everything that isn't nailed down and putting himself through any and every table, as is tradition. :