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Now that Season 4 has passed its halfway point, contender matches begin to key off with a TRIPLE threat match for a shot at the Pure Gold Championship. But the MAIN EVENT features Golden Ben Miller taking on a coalition of minority wrestlers in a first-ever DEI match.
PLUS a new singles wrestler makes his debut when Raft Daddy is pitted against Cory Stenson.
Allegiance is coming into focus!
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Golden Pro Wrestling theme song “The Sound” by Switchfoot begins to play…
THIS!
IS!
GOLDEN!
PRO!
WRESTLING!
The camera fades into the FedExForum where thousands of fans have already filled into their seats on the floor, and every level within the entire arena!
The camera pans the arena and fans, providing shots of the ring, ramp, intro stage and Gold Screen.
The broadcast transitions to a two-shot of Golden Pro Wrestling’s announcer team.
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Rudy Mac: Welcome BACK to Golden Pro Wrestling! I’m Rudy Mac, your Memphis rasslin’ expert, and sitting next to me is a man who refuses to stop wearing windbreakers, DeShawn Brannon!
DeShawn: Hey hey hey!
Rudy Mac: Now, DeShawn, we’ve passed the halfway point of Season 4, and Fuse Makoto is STILL the Pure Gold Champion.
DeShawn: Watching him defeat Awoke at Gold Strike 18 was a thing of beauty!
Rudy Mac: And I think we can both agree, the floor is WIDE OPEN for the rest of the roster to get a crack at the belt at Allegiance.
DeShawn: Everyone has a chance, just like my wife at a bar!
Rudy Mac: DeShawn! That’s the mother of your children!
DeShawn: One of them!
Rudy Mac: Anyways, my sources tell me that we’re going to get a special address from GPW Commissioner Parker Meloche where he’ll be setting things up as we close in on the Season 4 finale, Allegiance!
DeShawn: Our dear leader!
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The lights suddenly dim within the main arena of the FedExForum, and the crowd turns its attention to the large Gold Screen. A single shot of Golden Pro Wrestling Commissioner Parker Meloche sitting at his desk appears, prompting a warm cheer from the fans.
Rudy Mac: Parker sure seems to have won over the fans the past couple of seasons with his incredible matchmaking!
The GPW fans quiet down to let the commissioner speak.
Parker: Golden Pro Wrestling fans! I have some GREAT news for you! We’re now firmly on the road to our season finale, Allegiance!
The crowd cheers in response.
Parker: I’ll cut straight to the chase! Fuse Makoto is STILL your Pure Gold Champion, and it’s his responsibility to headline and defend it again at Allegiance… but we need to find him an opponent!
Another raucous cheer emanates at the mention of Fuse Makoto’s name.
Parker: Which means, TONIGHT, we are going to see three wrestlers square off in the main event for that Number One Contender status! First, we’ve got a wrestler who, while he’s been battling some demons, has been on track for a big opportunity. I’m talking, of course, about Decade!
This time, the reception is lukewarm for the wrestler who has been back and forth with the morality of their actions.
Parker: Next, we have a man who has been a STAPLE leader of a STABLE since Gold Strike 1, and he notched a big win over Golden Ben Miller at Gold Strike 17. That’s right! Dr. Dean is in the mix!
BOO!!!
Parker: And finally, we have a man who has overcome all odds to be able to wrestle this season after being SHOT THREE TIMES at Gold Strike 17! You can’t deny everything he’s done since he got to Golden Pro Wrestling, so he really deserves this… Shotcaller!
BOO!!!
Within the boos can be heard a selective few cheers indicating he’s not fully hated.
Parker: So, what else do we have in store for you at Gold Strike 19? How about a MAJOR show-starter between Big Buddha and Violence? We’ve also got the debut of our newest wrestler against Cory Stenson, Trickster gets an opportunity for the Silver Championship against Jumpstart, and GOLDEN BEN MILLER taking on a diverse cast of wrestlers for the opportunity wrestle Awoke at Allegiance!
The crowd ERUPTS at the over-the-top matchmaking.
Parker: Enjoy the show!
The Gold Screen fades back to a spinning GPW logo leaving the fans buzzing for action.
Rudy Mac: This feels like season finale-level excitement.
DeShawn: Here we go!
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Gold Strike 19 stays inside the main arena of the FedExForum, and the song “Halo” by Soil begins to blare through the speakers.
BOO!!!
The former Pure Gold Champion, Violence, walks out with a disgusted face and his hands already up with middle fingers showing.
Rudy Mac: We’re still shocked, and maybe Violence is too, by his defeat at the hands of Trickster!
DeShawn: I’ll never forget where I was at Gold Strike 18 when Trickster took Violence down!
Violence climbs into the ring and paces around with a nervous anger. His music is replaced with the solemn sounds of “Four Vows” by Chris Burrows, which prompts a cheer from the fans.
The Tibetan monk, Big Buddha, slowly walks out from backstage with a kind smile on his face.
Rudy Mac: Big Buddha may not have a TON of wins on his record, but he’s certainly a fan favorite!
DeShawn: I’d say he’s smokin’ da kind, but maybe he just IS KIND!
Big Buddha carefully, and slowly, climbs the steps and gets into the ring. His music fades out and Violence simply glares at him.
Rudy Mac: Let’s not forget, these two warriors locked up in Season 1 when Violence eliminated Big Buddha from the inaugural Pure Gold Championship tournament!
Violence starts things off with a running attack and begins to clobber on Golden Pro Wrestling’s resident fat man. The crowd reacts impressed when Violence picks up Big Buddha and drills a spinebuster.
1… 2… NO!!!
DeShawn: Violence should win for that show of strength alone!
Big Buddha takes the momentum and pulls Violence into the corner where he proceeds to bounce Violence’s head off the turnbuckle. When Violence stumbles back to mid-ring, Big Buddha knocks him down and then performs a MASSIVE leg drop.
Rudy Mac: That impact may be felt all the way back in Tibet!
1… 2… NO!!!
Rudy Mac: Impressive kickout by the former Pure Gold Champion!
After getting to his feet, Violence goes back on the offensive, and ultimately dazes Big Buddha. He attempts to get Big Buddha up onto his shoulders for his finisher but begins to wobble at the last moment.
Rudy Mac: Can Violence pull off the Blur Out!? It looks like he’s having trouble holding the 400-pound Tibetan monk!
Indeed, Violence loses his footing and falls backward onto the mat. Big Buddha comes crashing down on top of him directly into a meditative pose on Violence’s stomach.
MEDITATION!!!
Rudy Mac: Unfortunate turn of events!
DeShawn: A real pickle for Violence!
Big Buddha closes his eyes in a calm state while he sits on the Asshole from Alberta’s chest. Underneath him, Violence squirms and struggles for air.
The referee gets down to check on Violence who is now going blue in the face with surprised, wide eyes.
TA… TA… TA… TAP TAP TAP!!!
Gold Strike 19’s crowd cheers wildly as Big Buddha climbs to his feet and raises his hands to the crowd.
Rudy Mac: Another frustrating loss for Violence! Season 4 has NOT been kind to him!
Violence gets up to his knees and slaps his thighs in frustration before looking and glaring toward Big Buddha.
Winner:
Big Buddha via Meditation
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The show transitions from the main arena to a backstage hallway where Vicky Cogliano is standing by with Golden Pro Wrestling’s head physician, Dr. Tabitha Garran.
Behind them stands Bounce Squad, Vicky Cogliano’s bouncers and protectors from her dancing job at The Gold Club.
Vicky: Hey Golden Pro Wrestling fans! I’m standing here with GPW’s head doc, Dr. Tabitha Garran.
The crowd cheers from back inside the arena at the two attractive women.
Vicky: Dr. Garran, thank you for joining me!
Dr. Garran: Of course, Vicky. I’m happy to help with anything concerning Dr. Dean and the treatment of his patients.
Vicky: Well, I guess you cut to the chase here, because last week through my dogged investigation skills, I came into possession of a strange medication that Dr. Dean is allegedly using on Sicko and possibly Abel Unstable.
Dr. Garran: First and foremost, before I look at this medication, I MUST denounce Dr. Dean for his recapture and imprisonment of Abel. It’s high time he showed proof that Abel was okay and being cared for in a humane way.
The GPW fans give a pop of cheer in support of the sentiment. Once the cheers subside, Vicky hands Dr. Garran a medication container with a label on it, which the doctor carefully examines.
Vicky: Dr. Garran, what do you believe you’re holding?
The astute medical professional produces an incredibly concerned face.
Dr. Garran: Vicky, what you have found is a medication called Strenstrata. It’s designed for rodeo bulls, and it’s an incredibly strong mix of testosterone and psychosis-inducing elements that make those rodeo bulls stronger and more violent than normal. It’s banned in 39 states, but not Tennessee.
The crowd gasps in response.
Vicky: Why would the head of the Greater Memphis Psychiatric Institute be in possession of this medication?
Dr. Garran: I can think of only one thing. He’s been giving this to his patients and forcing them to wrestle for his own ego and financial reward.
Vicky: Allegedly!
Dr. Garran: Vicky, I believe this is just the tip of the iceberg. Keep hunting for more evidence so that I can force the state of Tennessee to do a proper criminal investigation!
The head doc of Golden Pro Wrestling hands the medicinal container back to Vicky, who then looks at the camera with a beautiful smile.
Vicky: Will do! More to come, ladies and gentlemen!
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Gold Strike 19 transitions back inside the main arena where the crowd is buzzing. Then “”Get Ready” by 2 Unlimited begins to play and the fans are immediately pumped up into a loud cheer.
Memphis hometown boy Cory Stenson walks out with a big smile to match his equally big frame.
Rudy Mac: Cory Stenson is back in action! Season 4 started out a little shaky with a Hardcore Match loss against Sicko at Gold Strike 16.
DeShawn: Stay in your lane, Cory!
Cory Stenson walks down the ramp and climbs into the ring before waving to the crowd and performing a stretch along the ropes.
His music is replaced by the classic vibes of “Take Me to the River” by Talking Heads, and a decently sized, bearded man in summer clothes and sandals struts out from backstage.
Rudy Mac: We’re in for a treat, folks! It’s the debut of GPW’s newest wrestler, Raft Daddy!
DeShawn: A rafting guide AND a wrestler!? This dude sounds like a real man!
The crowd reciprocates with a loud cheer in excitement, and Raft Daddy makes his way to the ring and quickly ducks between the ropes before proceeding into a light jog.
Rudy Mac: Let’s see what Raft Daddy is made of!
The bell rings and the two competitors meet for a quick handshake. They back up a bit, then engage into a tie-up. Cory Stenson breaks the lock through his strength advantage and begins to take the momentum.
After tossing Raft Daddy off the ropes, Cory Stenson delivers a MAJOR suplex.
1… 2… NO!!!
DeShawn: Looks like Raft Daddy is ready to ride these rapids!
The match continues with Raft Daddy getting the upper hand. He’s able to drive Cory Stenson into the corner and deliver a series of knees before slowly pulling Cory with him up to the top rope.
Rudy Mac: Raft Daddy is looking to go big early!
Raft Daddy gets Cory perched up and puts the hometown boy into a headlock. He jumps and leaps backward to drop a top rope DDT, and the crowd cheers in response to the big move.
DeShawn: That has to be the biggest DDT in Golden Pro Wrestling history!
1… 2… … NO!!!
Rudy Mac: I guess you could say Cory Stenson is a veteran at this point, and he’s not going to take this lying down!
Cory Stenson starts to fight back and attempts to hit Raft Daddy with a gutwrench powerbomb, but Raft Daddy stalls out at the top and begins to lay in a series of punches while sitting on Cory’s shoulders.
Raft Daddy hops off of Cory’s shoulders, kicks Cory in the stomach to double him over, and then bounces off the ropes. When he returns to mid-ring, he nails an agile scissor kick to send Cory to the mat.
1… 2… NO!!!
Rudy Mac: We’re starting to see Raft Daddy’s skillset!
DeShawn: Looks like suplexes, DDTs and kicks!
The rafter from Salida looks unphased by Cory’s resiliency and pulls his opponent up and places him across his shoulders. Quite impressed, the crowd cheers at Raft Daddy’s ability to balance Cory’s 290-pound body.
After a moment, Raft Daddy spins into a fallaway slam that thunders into the ring.
Rudy Mac: I believe that’s called Go With The Flow!
Raft Daddy hooks Cory’s leg.
1… 2… … 3!!!
DeShawn: Now that’s a debut!
Rudy Mac: Impressive first victory for Raft Daddy!
Raft Daddy gets up to his feet and then helps Cory do the same. The two wrestlers shake hands again before Cory lifts Raft Daddy’s arms up and spins him around to the fans in excitement.
Winner:
Raft Daddy via Go With The Flow
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The show moves backstage to Golden Pro Wrestling Commissioner Parker Meloche’s office, where he sits on his laptop computer carefully examining some work. The crowd lets out a warm cheer from inside the main arena.
Loud stomping can be heard emanating from the hallway, which comes closer and closer to Parker’s door, and catches the Canadian businessman’s attention.
The door suddenly swings open and slams against the inner wall.
Violence.
BOO!!!
The crowd’s response is only matched in annoyance by Parker, who sits back at his desk. Violence, sweaty and unhappy, stands in Parker’s doorway.
Parker: Ah, Violence, what can I do-
Violence: What the —-, Parker!?
The cursing is deftly bleeped out by the GPW television crew.
Parker: I don’t under-
Violence: You’ve been serving me up these weak opponents ALL SEASON LONG! What are you trying to do to me!?
Parker: Well, Violence, you haven’t exactly been win-
Violence: I’ve only lost THREE TIMES in Golden Pro Wrestling, and I DEMAND to get back into the action for the Pure Gold Championship. MY Pure Gold Championship!
Golden Pro Wrestling’s commissioner sits forward and rests his forearms on his desk.
Parker: If you want to get back into the Pure Gold picture, then I’m willing to give you a cha-
Violence: Tell me what I gotta do, and I’ll do it!
Parker: Despite your struggles, I’m going to throw you a bone at Gold Strike 20. You’re going to be entered into a TRIPLE THREAT Silver Championship number one contend-
Violence: Of for —-’s, sake! The SILVER Championship!?
Parker: I don’t know what you expect, Violence. Back-to-back losses aren’t setting you up for a bit match at Alleg-
The Asshole from Alberta throws his arms up in anger.
Violence: FINE! I’m going to get back on track with the Silver Championship, then get MY Pure Gold belt, then DOMINATE the Hardcore Division, and then win the TAG TEAM BELTS BY MYSELF!
With a final huff, Violence turns and leaves without close the door behind him, and leaves Parker shaking his head with a concerned face.
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Gold Strike 19 moves back inside the main arena of the FedExForum, and the classic rock cover, “Smooth Criminal” by Alien Ant Farm hits the speaker system. The crowd gives a strong cheer when Trickster slyly walks out from backstage.
Rudy Mac: It looks like Trickster is getting rewarded following his surprise win over Violence at Gold Strike 18!
DeShawn: Anyone who beats Violence deserves SOME sort of title shot!
Rudy Mac: And if Trickster wins the Silver Championship tonight, he could be lined up against Violence again!
Trickster hops up onto the ring apron and then pops over the ropes into mid-ring. His music is replaced with “Destruction” by Joywave signaling the entrance of the current Silver Champion.
BOO!!!
Jumpstart walks out from backstage with a focused face and the Silver Championship belt around his waist. The crowd lets him have it as he makes his way down the ramp.
Rudy Mac: This former-hero-turned-massive-jerk is trying to make his FOURTH successful title defense!
DeShawn: And he stays on top by cheating!
The veteran Canadian wrestler gets into the ring and hands the Silver Championship belt to a production assistant who whisks it away. The bell rings and the two evenly sized wrestlers get after each other.
Rudy Mac: Expect some quick action because both of these wrestlers are light and under 6’0” tall!
Indeed, the two Golden Pro Wrestling competitors begin to trade a series of electric reversals and counters. Finally, Jumpstart jumps off the ropes and hits Trickster with a hurricanrana.
1… 2… NO!!!
DeShawn: It looks like Trickster wants to show last match wasn’t a fluke!
Trickster begins to run up to Jumpstart for another attack, but quickly stops in his tracks. Jumpstart watches as Trickster begins to hold back a large sneeze.
Rudy Mac: Oh no! It looks like Trickster might be allergic to something!
The shifty wrestler from Fresno begins a series of over-the-top sneeze.
Trickster: ACHOO! ACHOO! ACHOO!
Jumpstart approaches Trickster cautiously before putting his hands on his hips in confusion. Suddenly, Trickster abandons the last sneeze and levels his head forward into a massive headbutt.
Rudy Mac: That’s using his head!
Trickster climbs up to the top rope and launches out for a massive elbow drop.
1… 2… NO!!!
Rudy Mac: Ah, come on, Trickster!
DeShawn: Keep going, buddy!
The crowd gets behind Trickster, who keeps pursuing an opportunity to take down the current Silver Champion. Trickster grabs Jumpstart by the head and drops him with a picture-perfect bulldog. He pulls Jumpstart’s body over and sits down into a single-leg submission move.
DeShawn: That sure looks like the sort of thing I would tap out from!
TA… TA… TA…
Jumpstart begins to pull himself across the ring against Trickster’s will, and finally grabs hold of the rope, which forces the referee to break up the submission attempt.
Rudy Mac: Jumpstart is a crafty veteran!
Before Trickster gets to his feet and backs up, Jumpstart nails Trickster with a mule kick to the groin with the referee seeing. Jumpstart makes a blurring run and knocks Trickster down with a vicious spear.
DeShawn: Right in the gut!
Jumpstart scales to the top rope and leaps out for his signature Shooting Star Press.
THE START-UP!!!
Rudy Mac: That might be it!
1… 2… … 3!!!
Jumpstart pops to his feet and begins an over-the-top celebration. The referee hands him the Silver Championship belt, which prompts the Canadian veteran to fall to his knees and kiss it repeatedly.
Rudy Mac: Jumpstart stays on top with a FOURTH successful title defense!
BOO!!!
The Silver Champion climbs to his feet and points at the belt with a cocky smile while nodding his head.
Winner and STILL Silver Champion:
Jumpstart via The Start-Up
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Inside the ring, Jumpstart looks down at the groggy Trickster, who is attempting to get to his feet. He motions to a production assistant to hand him a mic, who obliges by handing him one.
BOO!!!
Jumpstart acts as if he’s about to speak, but the booing doesn’t stop. Finally, after another moment waiting for the boos to stop, he shrugs his shoulders and tosses the microphone the ground, and then starts stomping on Trickster’s back.
BOO!!!
Rudy Mac: Trickster gave it all he got tonight, and look what’s happening!
DeShawn: Jumpstart isn’t the agent of good that he was long ago!
The Canadian veteran pulls Trickster up to his feet and levels him with a running clothesline.
Suddenly, the crowd ERUPTS in cheers as another wrestler comes running down to the ring.
Rudy Mac: Crosscheck Beck is here!
Jumpstart looks caught off guard when Crosscheck Beck flies into the ring and delivers a MASSIVE shoulder check, which sends Jumpstart spinning through the ropes and onto the side of the ring.
The Silver Champion briskly gets to his feet and walks around the ring back up to the ramp.
DeShawn: Looks like Crosscheck Beck isn’t tolerating Jumpstart’s shenanigans anymore!
Crosscheck Beck bends down and makes sure Trickster is okay, and when he appears satisfied, he picks up the discarded microphone.
Crosscheck Beck: Jumpstart! Turn the hell around!
Halfway up the ramp, Jumpstart stops in his tracks, and he slowly turns to face Crosscheck Beck, who is back in the ring.
Crosscheck Beck: Next week, I’m taking on Violence and Cory Stenson in a TRIPLE THREAT match for a shot at the Silver Championship.
The crowd cheers while Jumpstart listens on with a scowl on his face.
Crosscheck Beck: When I win, I’m not just PUNCHING my ticket to a shot at you at Allegiance, I’m PUNCHING my ticket for a shot to PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE!
Another huge pop emerges from the fans, but Jumpstart just smirks in response, then points to the Silver Championship belt around his waist and walks up the ramp and backstage.
Rudy Mac: It seems like these two are on a collision course for Allegiance, but it’s up to Crosscheck Beck to earn it at Gold Strike 20!
“Bottom of a Bottle” by Smile Empty Soul begins to play and Crosscheck Beck finishes getting Trickster back to his feet.
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Backstage, GPW reporter Vicky Cogliano and her body guards, Bounce Squad, stand in front of the interview station. The crowd cheers from back inside the main arena at their attractive resident journalist.
Suddenly, a commotion begins when Dr. Dean and the Orderlies barge into the scene. Bounce Squad takes a protective step forward with their arms crossed.
Dr. Dean: MISS Cogliano! How DARE you!
The reporter acts both innocent and surprised.
Vicky: Dr. Dean, thank you for joining me. Would you be open to answering a few questions?
Dr. Dean: Answer a few questions!? You trespassed into Greater Memphis Psychiatric Institute policy, stole our property, and then proceeded to IRRESPONSIBLY submit a biased report!
In the background, the Orderlies clench their jaws and look across as Bounce Squad who return serious expressions.
Vicky: This is all in the name of bringing the truth to the public and keeping them informed.
Dr. Dean: Don’t try this journalist mumbo jumbo with me! You have it out for my group, and I demand to know why!
Vicky: The whereabouts and condition of Abel Unstable fall under public interest! Plus, I made sure to use the term ‘allegedly’ regarding all allegations.
Dr. Dean: ‘Allegedly’ doesn’t do mean anything! We both know that the public will draw their conclusions and become firm within them! I’m going to SUE!
Suddenly, GPW Commissioner Parker Meloche enters the scene with a concerned look.
Dr. Dean: Ah, Mr. Meloche, finally someone who can enforce promotion-wrestler confidentiality!
The Canadian businessman holds his palms out and pumps them in an effort to calm the environment.
Parker: Sorry, Dr. Dean, but Vicky has been hired to pursue all forms of legitimate public interest to Golden Pro Wrestling fans, and your contract clearly states that you can’t take legal action against her.
Dr. Dean: Blasted!
Parker: Speaking of which, everyone truly IS wondering about Abel. If you can provide any update, that may assuage any more investigation by Vicky.
The header of the Psych Ward puts his finger to his pursed lips and thinks for a moment.
Dr. Dean: I’ll tell you this, if you give Orderly Caruso and Orderly Summers a match against this Bounce Squad as a token of good will, then I promise to bring Abel back to the lights of Golden Pro Wrestling.
Parker: Easy. Done! The Orderlies vs. Bounce Squad at Gold Strike 20!
The Orderlies both crack their knuckles while Bounce Squad looks at each other, then back at their upcoming opponents.
The head doctor of the Greater Memphis Psychiatric Ward looks back at Vicky.
Dr. Dean: And you, young lady, if I find you around my business again, then you may just have a… momentary lapse of sanity that only I can help with.
Psych Ward leaves in a huff, and Parker puts his hand on Vicky’s back.
Parker: Don’t worry, Vicky, you’re doing great.
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The show transitions to a backstage locker room where Big Buddha is packing up his gym bag, and the crowd gives a warm cheer in response.
The door to the room opens, and Decade enters while wearing his wrestling gear, obviously prepared for his Pure Gold Championships Number One Contender match coming up.
Big Buddha looks at Decade and smiles, but Decade simple runs a hand through his hair in apparent stress.
Decade: Look, Big Buddha, I’ve got this match coming up, but I can feel something bubbling up inside of me. It’s telling me to do whatever it takes to win.
With an understanding nod, Big Buddha looks back at the troubled wrestler.
Big Buddha: As when you joined me at my Memphis monastery, I will continue to give you what wisdom I have.
The handsome Canadian wrestler’s eyes go wide in anticipation.
Decade: Yes, anything!
Big Buddha: When the moment comes in the match, and the voice that haunts you begins to speak. Close your eyes and look inward. Only then will you confront the voice when it matters most.
Decade: But that may make me vulnerable… what with closing my eyes during a match against two top-notch competitors and all.
Big Buddha: It is the only way. Go now, young Decade. Overcome what seeks to control you, and achieve your dreams.
The girthy Tibetan monk places his hand on Decade’s shoulder and gives him a calm look before walking off and out of the locker room door. Decade is left standing with his hands on his hips in deep thought.
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Gold Strike 19 moves back inside the main arena and shows a wide pan of the packed FedExForum.
Rudy Mac: Tonight’s big lineup continues! Normally a Pure Gold Championship TRIPLE THREAT Number One Contender match would be the main event, but Gold Strike 19 is anything but normal!
DeShawn: Crazy!
“Down with the Sickness” begins to blare out of the speakers, and the crowd erupts in displeasure when Dr. Dean, flanked by the Orderlies, walks out.
BOO!!!
DeShawn: Dr. Dean only got this opportunity after his big victory over Golden Ben Miller!
Rudy Mac: Sounds like that was enough, even though he cheated to beat GBM!
Dr. Dean gets into the ring and performs some old school stretches while the Orderlies take their place ringside.
His music is switched out for “Novacain” by 10 Years, and the crowd gives a strongly mixed reaction when Decade walks out from backstage. He carries an uncertain face, but makes his way down the ramp.
Rudy Mac: It’s been up and down for our mentally tortured wrestler! The last time we saw him, he had taken out Capt. John Cunningham of Your Captains, but right before that he was attacking Big Buddha!
DeShawn: Big Buddha is just trying to help!
Decade climbs through the ropes and gives Dr. Dean a suspicious look.
Ya’ll Can’t Deny It…
The opening lyrics of “Ambitionz Az A Ridah” by 2Pac begins to bump through the arena speaker system.
BOO!!!
Shotcaller walks out from backstage, and is followed by two black men wearing all red.
Rudy Mac: Here comes the LA gangster known as Shotcaller! And we’ve gotten word that his two ‘homies’ are here to stay as the tag team named Da Bloodz.
DeShawn: A couple of other gang members from LA!
Rudy Mac: That’s right! Their names are Choo Choo and Wazzup, and apparently all three of them make up the Bloods gang set, ‘85 Piru’!
DeShawn: What does that name mean?
Rudy Mac: From my dogged research, it’s a naming convention based on a complicated case of inter-gang politics and territorial alli-
DeShawn: I get it! It’s a semi-authentic name!
Rudy Mac: Then let’s get this match crackin’!
Choo Choo and Wazzup stand off on the far opposite side of the ring from the Orderlies. Inside the ring, Dr. Dean, Decade and Shotcaller all enter a triangle faceoff and slowly circle each other. The bell rings to start the match, but nobody moves.
Rudy Mac: We got three men in there, and ONE of them is going to be taking on Fuse Makoto for the Pure Gold Championship at Allegiance!
Decade makes the first offensive and runs straight at Dr. Dean. Dr. Dean, who was looking at Shotcaller at the time, is caught off guard and falls to the mat.
The first minute of the match is spent with the three of them trading shots and interrupting each other’s power moves. However, Shotcaller gets the first advantage by hitting a running knee against Decade, and then pulling Dr. Dean in for a DDT.
Rudy Mac: Could this be a short match!?
1… 2… NO!!!
Decade breaks up the count, and begins to lay into Shotcaller. He takes a minute to soften Shotcaller up with a series of strikes and elbows, and then whips Shotcaller off the ropes to hit a fisherman’s suplex.
DeShawn: He’s caught in Decade’s fish net!
1… 2… NO!!!
This time Dr. Dean does the honors of the break up. Before Decade can get up, Dr. Dean bounces off the ropes and comes flying around for a jumpover roll-up.
1… 2… NO!!
Decade easily kicks out, and Dr. Dean is left with a scowl that his sneaky pin attempt didn’t pan out.
Rudy Mac: So far no one seems to be close to getting a three-count!
The match continues, and the three wrestlers all mesh up into a straight-up brawl. Finally, Shotcaller and Dr. Dean seem start to team up on Decade. They lift Decade up together into a standing suplex, and fall backward to shake the ring from the impact.
DeShawn: It’s great they’re working together, but now they’ve got to figure out who gets the pin attempt!
Shotcaller runs to the ropes, but before he can run back at Dr. Dean, Orderly Caruso grabs hold of his foot from ringside and trips him. Dr. Dean sprints over, grabs Shotcaller by the legs and turns him over into a Boston Crab hold.
Rudy Mac: Looks like Shotcaller is caught in Dr. Dean’s submission finisher!
THE DIAGNOSIS!!!
Shotcaller’s face goes from a quick look of pain to a look of extreme focus.
Meanwhile, ringside, Da Bloodz confront the Orderlies for their subtle interference. The two tag teams quickly come to blows and it becomes chaos ringside.
Rudy Mac: I hope this referee keeps his focus on what’s going on inside the ring!
Fortunately for Dr. Dean, the referee does stay focused and keeps his eyes on the submission attempt.
Dr. Dean pulls back on Shotcaller legs with extreme exertion, and the referee kneels down to check in on Shotcaller for a submission.
TA… TA… TA… DECADE BREAKS IT UP!!!
Shotcaller rolls onto his stomach and clutches his knees and mid-section in agony. Dr. Dean attempts to to get up, but is hit with a boot to the face by Decade.
Down at ringside, Wazzup nails Orderly Summers with a spinning powerbomb.
BODYBAGGED!!!
Rudy Mac: Did you see that!?
Back inside the ring, Decade lifts Dr. Dean into an inverted suplex and nails it, which prompts an erupting of cheers by the fans.
PERFECT 10!!!
1… 2… … NO!!!
Shotcaller breaks up the count with a spectacular moonsault onto both of his opponents’ bodies.
DeShawn: We’ve never seen Shotcaller bust out that move!
Decade rolls around and grabs his back, Dr. Dean lays completely still from the beating he’s been taking, and Shotcaller gets up to catch his breath.
The ringside brawl between the Orderlies and Da Bloodz continues, and Orderly Caruso nails Choo Choo with a sitout powerbomb.
MEDICATION TIME!!!
Rudy Mac: We might need security to break up the big distraction down on the floor!
Inside the ropes, Dr. Dean and Decade both wearily get to their feet. Shotcaller, who was lying in wait, rushes in attempts a double neckbreaker against both of his opponents, however he only catches Dr. Dean.
THE DRIVE-BY!!!
Instead of going for the cover, he pops to his feet and squares up with Decade. Shotcaller watches as Decade begins to walk around the ring clutching his head and shaking it wildly. He can be heard yelling things to himself with a raspy growl.
Rudy Mac: Oh no! Decade’s alter ego appears to be coming out!
DeShawn: Remember what Big Buddha told you, Decade!
Almost as if he hears DeShawn’s reminder, Decade closes his eyes and attempts to make a peaceful face. He simply stands in the middle of the ring taking deep breaths.
Rudy Mac: Remember what Big Buddha told you, but don’t make yourself vulnerable!
Shotcaller takes advantage of Decade’s meditative distraction and runs in for a perfect neckbreaker.
THE DRIVE-BY!!!
1… 2… … … 3!!!
The bell rings and Shotcaller quickly gets up to his feet to start walking around angrily shouting to the crowd. He throws a ‘W’ sign across his chest toward the Golden Pro Wrestling fans.
Rudy Mac: Shotcaller is the PURE GOLD CHAMPIONSHIP NUMBER ONE CONTENDER! He’s got a match with Fuse Makoto at Allegiance!
Da Bloodz climb into ringside and congratulate their leader. Otherwise, it’s a wasteland with Dr. Dean, the Orderlies, and Decade all laid out in the ring and ringside.
Winner:
Shotcaller via The Drive-by
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The show quickly transitions backstage where Awoke waits just behind the entrance curtains to the arena. In a matter of moments, several wrestlers begin to enter the scene.
First Ejercito de Juan, then Capt. John Cunningham, then Chavez, and finally Corbin Fiscal.
Awoke: Thank you all for coming, we are waiting on just one last wrestler.
Suddenly, Dr. Dean and the Orderlies walk through the curtain following the last match, and all three look disheveled and beaten up. Awoke grabs Orderly Caruso by the arm, which prompts an angry look from the Psych Ward staff member.
Awoke: Caruso, you’re needed here, too.
The head of the Greater Memphis Psychiatric Institute nods to Orderly Caruso, who then takes his place with the other four wrestlers facing Awoke.
Corbin Fiscal: Okay, Awoke, what’s going on here? We all got word from Commissioner Meloche that we were supposed to meet up with you.
The San Francisco Social Justice Warrior smiles and uses his hands to convey a request to calm down.
Awoke: I appreciate your question, Corbin, and I appreciate that you represent your people with such intelligence.
The GPW accountant, Corbin Fiscal, shakes his head in confusion.
Ejercito de Juan: ¿Qué pasa?
The big blue-haired wrestler smiles again and pats Juan on the shoulder.
Awoke: While I can’t understand you, I acknowledge your culture and thank you for making our country the nation of immigrants that it is.
The Mexican luchador tilts his masked head to the side.
Awoke: Okay, so down to business. I have hand-selected all of you to represent the minority membership of the Golden Pro Wrestling roster. The mission? To DEFEAT the walking white supremacy of Golden Ben Miller!
All of the wrestlers look at each other in disbelief.
Corbin Fiscal: What the hell is your problem, Awoke? Ben has been nothing short of honorable, and has always been respectful to EVERYONE despite their origins, beliefs, sexual orientation, or race.
Awoke: Obviously, you have been fooled by Ben’s outward dishonesty, and I pity you. But that’s why I’m here! To unmask the hatred in Ben’s heart and make him PAY for what he and his ancestors have wrought!
Capt. John: Well, as someone who has been on the receiving end of a butt kicking by Ben, I never thought he had a problem with me personally for any specific reason. Me and Capt. Derek were being a couple of jackasses to him last season because we thought it was fun. We probably deserved it when he tossed me and Derek out of the ring during the Fort Knocks qualification battle royale.
Awoke: Ben is the ultimate snake. He may make you think it’s all business, but deep down he is inherently racist. Now, I will have no more pushback here; per Commissioner Meloche’s orders, you are to give it your BEST effort to defeat Ben. This way he is exposed AND I can continue my quest to rid the roster of bigots.
Orderly Caruso: I don’t like being pulled away from my boss, and I’m not exactly a minority, so what the heck am I doing here?
Awoke: Ever heard of a little thing called 1880-to-1924? It’s when your ancestors immigrated to America from Italy and were rejected by the white, anglo-saxon community!
The group of wrestlers in front of Awoke all shake their heads in disbelief.
Awoke: Now get ready my friends, I’m heading out to the ring to introduce you individually, and I’ll also be ringside to help represent your cultures and personal perseverance to the public!
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Following the backstage segment, the show moves back inside the main arena where the song “Chained to the Rhythm” by Katy Perry blasts out of the speakers.
BOO!!!
The crowd responds appropriately to the entrance of the San Francisco Social Justice Warrior, Awoke. The big blue-haired wrestler comes out on to the entrance stage and walks down to the ring carrying a sign that says ‘DIVERSITY WINS’.
Rudy Mac: Golden Ben Miller really has his work cut out for him tonight! Awoke has organized this “DEI Match” where GBM must face off against an eclectic group of minority wrestlers!
DeShawn: But if Ben wins, then he’ll get a shot at Awoke at Allegiance!
Awoke is handed a microphone from a production assistant and waits for the crowd to quiet down.
Awoke: Thank you for the negative reaction, folks. EVERY white wrestler like me should receive the same condemnation!
BOO!!!
Awoke: Just to paint you a picture here, I will be introducing a very special group of wrestlers who have overcome systemic injustice to be here tonight. And then they will go through a reparative tag team match against the “Great Walking White Privilege” that is Golden Ben Miller!
The crowd cheers wildly at the mention of their favorite wrestler.
Awoke: I will admit, there was some resistance from a few of these wrestlers who have been obviously brainwashed by Golden Ben Miller, but they are contractually obligated to give their best effort. Without further delay, here is your DEI team!
The official Golden Pro Wrestling theme song, “The Sound” by Switchfoot, plays in the background but at a lower volume so that Awoke can make the introductions.
Firstly, Capt. John Cunningham emerges onto the entrance ramp.
Awoke: A fortunate benefactor of the airline industry’s efforts to diversify pilots no matter their training, Captain John Cunningham of Your Captains!
BOO!!!
After the jackass Spirit Airlines pilot climbs in the ring, GPW accountant Corbin Fiscal walks out from backstage and toward the ring.
Awoke: Likely one of the last people to receive affirmative action admission to college because of WHITE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RACISM, Corbin Fiscal!
The crowd gives a cheer for Corbin while knowing he likely is in protest of having to wrestle one of his best friends, Golden Ben Miller.
Next up, Chavez of Bounce Squad, enters the arena and goes down to the ring with a serious face. He stops for a moment and puts a finger to his ear piece as if being informed of something.
Awoke: And here is a man who the racist education system failed, thus leaving him with only a career that leverages his physical gifts, Chavez!
After Chavez climbs into the ring, Orderly Caruso comes out from backstage and walks down the ramp.
BOO!!!
Awoke: Now, you may have thought Orderly Summers would be the best choice as a black man, but Orderly Caruso is here to represent the LONG-STANDING discrimination against Italian-Americans!
The crowd buzzes, and Ejercito de Juan comes running out from backstage. He puts his hands on his hips for a moment at the top of the ramp and the crowd cheers before he continues down to the ring.
Awoke: And finally, labeled an ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT just because he didn’t follow the law and enter the country through proper channels, Ejercito de Juan!
Inside the ring, Awoke stands with the five “minority” wrestlers and looks at each of them.
Awoke: In this match, so you’ll be able to tag each other in and out, and wear down Golden Ben Miller until he understands the strength of diversity and its benefits to our historically-terrible nation!
BOO!!!
The blue-haired social justice warrior exits the ring and makes to the announcers table and grabs a seat and extra headset.
Rudy Mac: We have Awoke joining us ringside to help call the match!
Awoke: Thank you, Rudy, and I forgive your backward ways.
Rudy Mac: … well, anyways, we’re missing one competitor here.
Suddenly, “My Hero” by Foo Fighters hits the speaker system and the Golden Pro Wrestling fans ERUPT!
Rudy Mac: Golden Pro Wrestling’s Golden War Horse is here!
Golden Ben Miller walks out from backstage and onto the entrance ramp, and then heads down the ramp and climbs into the ring. He takes a moment to climb the ropes and raise an arm outward to the fans, which prompts another loud cheer.
DeShawn: This is probably the greatest moment of every show!
Awoke: Only Golden Ben Miller would get to have such a lengthy introduction!
GBM looks across at the five competitors, and he can see Corbin Fiscal shrug his shoulders at the odd predicament. Without Corbin Fiscal realizing it, all of the rest the wrestlers retreat to the corner and climb onto the ring apron, leaving him alone with Golden Ben Miller.
Corbin quickly realizes he’s starting the match off and shakes his head in disbelief.
Awoke: Look how the wrestlers have banded together and chosen their first representative!
Rudy Mac: It looked to me like they just crept out and left Corbin to take on a fresh Golden Ben Miller!
The bell rings, and the match starts off with the two friends, Corbin Fiscal and GBM, wrestling. After an initially strong start, Corbin Fiscal is quickly overpowered by Golden Ben Miller, and he’s leveled with a monster scoop slam.
1… 2… NO!!!
Corbin gets back up and is lucid enough to stun GBM with a drop quick, and he then quickly tags in Ejercito de Juan.
Awoke: Here comes a taste of Panama!
DeShawn: I think Ejercito de Juan is actually from Mexico, and each culture south of the border is unique and proud.
Awoke: He represents all of Latin America, you bigot!
Ejercito de Juan tries his best to outmaneuver GBM, but he’s caught with a monster headbutt, which sends shockwaves throughout the ring. When he falls, Golden Ben Miller drops an elbow and then goes for the cover.
1… 2… … 3!!!
The crowd cheers at the first elimination for Golden Ben Miller.
Rudy Mac: Ejercito de Juan didn’t last long, and I’d say he’s one of the top wrestlers on this DEI team!
Ejercito de Juan rolls out of the ring and Golden Ben Miller gets back to his feet. He scans the group of minority wrestlers and beckons for the next to come out, and all of the DEI team members look at each other wondering who is next.
Awoke: Beautiful! The wrestlers are coming together and not assuming one race is better than the other and should go in first!
Finally, Corbin Fiscal re-enters the ring and locks up with GBM, who hurls him to the ropes, and when GBM comes back he launches into a flying clothesline.
Rudy Mac: Here’s the first chance for GBM to lose!
1… 2… … NO!!!
The match continues, and Corbin Fiscal tags in Orderly Caruso, who approaches GBM with a focused face.
Awoke: Golden Ben Miller is probably thinking, ‘here comes this wop’!
Rudy Mac and DeShawn: WHOA!
The two large wrestlers trade moves back-and-forth, but GBM gets the best of Orderly Caruso, and plants him with a suplex.
1… 2… NO!!!
Moments later, Golden Ben Miller tries to catch Caruso with another suplex, but Caruso stuns GBM with a knee and tags in Capt. John of Your Captains.
Awoke: I don’t know about you, but I certainly feel better flying commercially when I know my pilot’s skin color ISN’T WHITE!
Rudy Mac: That’s insane! He needs to know how to fly the plane first and foremost!
Capt. John gets an early lead on Golden Ben Miller, and drops GBM to the mat with a spinning heel kick. The jackass Spirit Airlines pilot climbs to the top rope and launches out for his signature 360 Frog Splash.
THE RED EYE-NO!!!
At the last moment, GBM gets to his feet and catches Capt. John mid-air and spins him into a MASSIVE scoop slam.
1… 2… 3!!!
Rudy Mac: That’s two DEI competitors defeated!
The crowd unleashes a cheer of support for Golden Ben Miller as he gets up from the mat while Capt. John wearily leaves the ring.
GBM, now looking slightly tired, beckons the next wrestler. Corbin Fiscal, Chavez and Orderly Caruso look at each other. Orderly Caruso can be seen telling Chavez to get in the ring since he hasn’t wrestled yet.
DeShawn: Why do I sense tension between Chavez and Orderly Caruso!?
Rudy Mac: Haven’t you been paying attention!? Chavez and Orderly Caruso have a match next week, and if the Orderlies defeat Bounce Squad, then Dr. Dean has to disclose Abel Unstable’s condition at Allegiance! This storyline has been building for weeks!
Awoke: The real storyline is that Dr. Dean, a WHITE MAN, is pitting minority wrestlers against each other for his own personal gain!
Chavez gets in the ring and begins to duke it out with Golden Ben Miller, eventually wearing down GPW’s Golden War Horse. He picks GBM up and hits him with a spinebuster, then does a standing jump to hit a big splash.
THE COVER CHARGE!!!
Awoke: This is IT!
1… 2… NO!!!
GPW’s fans pop wildly at Golden Ben Miller’s resilience, but Chavez gets up and tags in Corbin Fiscal.
Rudy Mac: Here comes Corbin Fiscal!
Awoke: Exactly what Golden Ben Miller fears, an educated black man!
GBM and Corbin Fiscal trade moves in an athletic affair. In a feat of strength, Corbin Fiscal attempts to lift GBM up for his signature reverse brainbuster.
THE CASH OUT-NO!!!
GBM reverses yet another finisher by lifting up Corbin Fiscal into a long, stalled suplex. Unsatisfied with his progress, he picks up Corbin Fiscal and gets him over to the corner of the ring and pulls Corbin up to the top rope.
Rudy Mac: It looks like he’s going for a superplex!
Indeed, GBM falls backward from the top rope with Corbin Fiscal and bounces the accountant’s back against the mat.
1… 2… … 3!!!
Awoke: Of course, GBM prioritizes eliminating another black wrestler!
DeShawn: I think he’s just taking on whoever tags in!
Golden Ben Miller helps Corbin Fiscal to his feet so that GPW’s accountant can exit. He looks to the corner where Chavez and Orderly Caruso stare at each other with contempt. Finally, Orderly Caruso climbs over the ropes and engages with the visibly tired GBM.
Awoke: I hope GBM is ready for this! He now knows the feeling of hard work that illegal aliens, I mean lovely immigrants, endure!
Orderly Caruso and GBM go back-and-forth, but it’s obvious that Caruso is getting the better of Golden Ben Miller at the moment. He whips GBM off the ropes and drills him with a shoulder block, and when Golden Ben Miller gets up, he lifts him up and drops GBM into a sit out powerbomb.
MEDICATION TIME!!!
1… 2… … NO!!!
Rudy Mac: Golden Ben Miller stays in it!
Caruso gets up and attempts to tag in Chavez, but Chavez looks back with a serious face and declines the opportunity. Caruso, in a moment of frustration, grabs Chavez by the head and slams it against the turnbuckle, which phases the big strip club bouncer.
With a heavy lift, he pulls Chavez into the ring and begins to whale on him.
DeShawn: He just BOUNCED Chavez off the ring apron and into the ring!
Meanwhile, GBM gets to his feet and catches his breath while the two opponents duke it out.
Awoke: Of course, Golden Ben Miller is going to let two minorities turn on each other!
Rudy Mac: I don’t think Italian Americans necessarily count as modern-day minorities!
Awoke: What a backwards view!
Chavez and Caruso come to mid-ring, still going back-and-forth trading punches. Finally, they turn and GBM levels them with a double clothesline, laying them out on the mat.
The crowd releases as massive cheer at the opportunity presented to GBM. The Golden War Horse obliges and stands at mid-ring between the two downed wrestlers; he pulls off his knee pads and throws them into the crowd.
Rudy Mac: I think this might be the most energizing move in wrestling entertainment!
Golden Ben Miller runs and bounces off one rope, then he returns to the other ropes and bounces again. Once he gets to mid-ring, he jumps and drops his knees on both Chavez and Caruso at the same time, sending the crowd into its loudest cheer of the night.
DOUBLE GOLDEN KNEE!!!
GBM rolls over and lays his arms across the two minority wrestlers at the same time.
1… 2… … 3!!!
Rudy Mac: GBM did it! He just won the DEI match!
Awoke: How preposterous! This man is a menace to anyone who isn’t white!
GBM gets to his feet and walks to the ring corner. Exhausted, Golden Ben Miller climbs the ropes and holds his arm up to the fans in a show of strength while Chavez and Caruso gather themselves before leaving the ring.
Winner:
Golden Ben Miller via Double Golden Knee
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With a huff of disgust, Awoke takes off his headset and throws it on the ringside floor, then makes his way to the ring. The crowd begins to scream while Awoke climbs into the ring and sneaks up on Golden Ben Miller, who is still standing on the corner post and looking to the fans.
Rudy Mac: Look out, GBM!
DeShawn: Look out!
Awoke hammers Golden Ben Miller in the back, which drops GBM from the ropes and he falls into mid-ring. He then begins to angrily stomp on the Golden War Horse, leveling his boot into GBM’s head.
Rudy Mac: This is sick! Golden Ben Miller just took on FIVE wrestlers and Awoke is fresh has a mornin’ poop!
The San Francisco SJW leaves the beaten GBM in the middle of the ring and climbs back down to ringside where he begins to search underneath the ring. After a moment, Awoke pulls out a brown folding table, picks it up and pushes it into the ring.
DeShawn: I have a feeling Awoke isn’t going to use that table for dinner!
Awoke gets back into the ring and sets the table up squarely in the middle of the ring. He grabs the exhausted Golden Ben Miller, puts him over his shoulder and carries him to the corner where he carefully climbs the ropes to the very top.
Rudy Mac: What’s he going to do up there!?
DeShawn: Whatever it is, I don’t like it!
GBM is finagled across Awoke’s shoulders, and the giant blue-haired wrestler jumps out sideways to deliver a Samoan Drop through the table.
CRASH!!!
CANCELLED THROUGH THE TABLE!!!
The table splinters into a thousand pieces, and GBM’s body is left unmoving in the middle of the largest chunks.
BOO!!!
Rudy Mac: What a sick, cheap move by Awoke! To attack a wrestler of Ben’s integrity after a match like that!?
The 7’0” social justice warrior is thrown a microphone by a production assistant, and then stands over GBM.
Awoke: Intersectionality is part of who we are! Just like you are a white male who just intersected with a table!
BOO!!!
Awoke: You want me at Allegiance? YOU GOT IT!
Golden Ben Miller’s body still remains motionless, and Awoke tosses the microphone down to the mat before leaving the ring to a chorus of boos.
Rudy Mac: We just dialed in ANOTHER big match at Allegiance; Awoke vs. Golden Ben Miller!
DeShawn: The heat is really turning up, Rudy!
The crowd continues to unleash their displeasure while Awoke walks up the ramp to backstage.
Rudy Mac: That’s it for Gold Strike 19! We’ll see you at Gold Strike 20 when the rest of Allegiance’s run down gets locked in! Good night!
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Suddenly, the transmission switches to a dark scene where the Draconian stands in a dark room backlit by grey walls and blue emanating lights. It’s the familiar scene of the Draconian standing on the bridge of his starship.
Golden Pro Wrestling’s enigmatic wrestler, the Draconian, looks straight forward and begins to speak.
The Draconian: Attention pathetic hu-mahns. Your Flip Co-stah has traveled with me to my home world, and met the leader of my people. I introduce to you, Queen Solis.
A magnificent, oddly beautiful alien woman enters the screen and stands next to the Draconian.
Queen Solis: Hu-mahns, I have spent many days and nights with the one you call Flip Costa. I have learned about your people, and I am aware of the impending asteroid set to doom your existence.
The queen’s purses her lips in deep thought.
Queen Solis: I have decided that life on your ‘Earth’ is not without merit, and I will give your Flip Costa one… last… chance… to save it.
The Draconian stands silently next to his queen.
Queen Solis: There was once a species who ruled vast swathes of stars and space. But we defeated them in battle, annihilated their population… however, we retained one last specimen of their race. Their fearless leader, greatest warrior and champion.
The queen betrays a small smile.
Queen Solis: If Flip Costa can defeat this being at your ‘Gold Strike 20’ then it will serve as a sign of hu-mahn resiliency. And, it will also provide the reward of the destruction of the impending asteroid.
The Draconian then looks over at his queen, who looks back at him for a brief moment. She then turns her attention back straight forward.
Queen Solis: But even if Flip Costa saves your species, it will come at another cost…
The transmission cuts out and the viewers at home are left with a screen of loud static.
All illustrations from the talented David G.