HD: Rodez/Axel/Heat/PRL segment

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Walking through the backstage area, OAOAST General Manager Axel has the typical "cock of the walk" swagger in his step that a man in control should have. Axel also has a big smile on his face, content with the world. As he walks back towards his office, a few of the OAOAST wrestlers who happen to be around give him passing looks, trying not to show too much disgust towards the man with their careers in his hands. All except Leon Rodez, who happens to be leant up against a wall talking with the foursome of Otaku II, Spanish Fly, John Brickston and Colombian Heat. Upon seeing Axel, he breaks away from the four and watches as Axel walks past.

 

RODEZ

Hey! Axel!

 

Recognising the Michigan twang in the voice instantly, Axel is confused. Not just to why Leon wants to speak to him, but to why Leon would actually assume that he would even give him the time of day.

 

AXEL

What is it Rodez?

 

RODEZ

I need a favour. Now, I know what you're thinking...I don't ACTUALLY care about the OAOAST. And the only reason I will get off my ass is if anything revolves around The Upstarts, Zack Malibu, Ragdoll or when I need to check the cricket scores. But, I'd love it if you prove you're more than just a 'novelty' General Manager and take an interest in something.

 

AXEL

You're pushing your luck kid.

 

RODEZ

Oh noez! Axel is teh angry! I'd better watch out, before your nephew's second cousin's sister's gardener, twice-removed, decides to attack me and join the presitigious Upstarts. The very same Upstarts that are about 'youth' and 'opportunites' for all...especially washed up former X-Division Champions who just HAPPEN to be related to you. But, I digress. Incase you weren't too busy routing through the Baker family tree to notice, Tha Puerto Rican and his goonfest jumped me last week. And I'm a little peeved about it. Now, I don't do angry and I don't do sneak attacks. Which means, I need him in a match. So, how about you do your job and grant me a 24/7 Title shot?

 

Axel has a wry smile on his face and seems ready and willing to turn Rodez down. Before he gets the chance though, Colombian Heat has joined the fray.

 

COLOMBIAN HEAT

Yo, no offence meant brah, but you gon' have to wait your turn. GM, you know I deserve another shot at Puerto. I got screwed at 'Palooza mang! I got screwed by Stephen Joseph an' I know you don't like that sucka.

 

AXEL

That is true.

 

RODEZ

No offence right back at you, Heat. But, you've already had your shot. Maybe it's about time PRL had a little step up in competition?

 

AXEL

Well...

 

COLOMBIAN HEAT

Meanin'?

 

RODEZ

Meaning, it's about time PRL faced somebody who's got a little championship experience.

 

COLOMBIAN HEAT

So, you sayin' I ain't up to beating Puerto?

 

RODEZ

No, no, far from it. I'm sure you could 'crunk him up', with your 'poppin' gear' and your 'bling bling' and whatever. I just think that I'm up to beating PRL myself. And, call me selfish, but you've already had approaching a dozen matches with the guy.

 

AXEL

Could we discuss this somewhere a little more private perhaps? I do have an office for these sorts of things...

 

Ignoring Axel, Rodez and Heat continue to 'discuss' the issue between themselves. Their discussion goes out of earshot though, as Axel is lead away by the arm by a certain Thomas Rodriguez. Axel seems confused, mighty confused by now, but goes with the proverbial flow as Rodriguez leads him to the door labelled "AXEL, GENERAL MANAGER". Axel is just about to thank Rodriguez for getting him out of the situation, until the door swings open and Axel realises who's waiting for him.

 

 

Tha Puerto Rican.

 

"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!"

 

COLOMBIAN HEAT (off screen)

Yo, were'd dat sucka go?

 

Closing the door behind him, Axel steps in, leaving the cameraman outside. Which is the perfect place for him to catch Leon and Heat as they finally realise where Axel has gone and walk up to the door, only then realising it's locked.

 

RODEZ

Dang it! He dun' locked the dizoor, Heat!

 

COLOMBIAN HEAT

Yo! You ain't better not be makin' funs of the way I speaks!

 

RODEZ

Of course not...izzle.

 

Rodez tries the door again, but it's still locked.

 

RODEZ

Man, this could take a while. If he's watching cricket in there, he's gonna be hours! Listen, I'm sure you've got hos to pimp or some other such stuff, how about you let me deal with Axel when he comes out?

 

COLOMBIAN HEAT

Aw naw! It ain't goin' down like that! Listen...I DESERVE that shot, dawg!

 

RODEZ

And I don't?

 

COLOMBIAN HEAT

I dunno. Until 7 days ago, I didn't even know who you were!

 

Rodez smiles wryly.

 

RODEZ

Well, 'peep this', 'dizzawg'. If you want the 24/7 Title, I'll be happy to give you a shot after I beat Tha Puerto Rican. See, I want the chance for a little retribution on Puerto. And the best way I can do that, sans breaking his neck which kinda isn't my style what with being a nice-guy, non-gangsta type, is by taking his title.

 

COLOMBIAN HEAT

Yo, I don't want 'chu! I want Puerto!

 

Just at that moment, as if by magic, Heat gets his wish as the GM's door opens and Tha Puerto Rican is stood behind it smiling from ear to ear. Heat cocks his fist and lunges for PRL, but Rodez holds him back.

 

AXEL

Easy now fellahs. PRL and me have had a quick discussion and I wouldn't have believed it if you'd have told me earlier, but wouldn't you know it, he's come up with a rather brilliant idea. Leon, you want a title shot at PRL. And Heat, you just plain want PRL. I can respect that from both of you. You're both competitors. You both want to compete. So, tonight, we'll do the fair thing and let you compete. Tonight, it'll be Leon Rodez one on one with...Colombian Heat. The winner will go on to Zero Hour and challenge Tha Puerto Rican for the 24/7 Title. I can't say fairer than that now, can I. (PRL taps Axel on the shoulder.) Huh? Oh...oh, yeah, one more thing. Just for a little added fun all round, it's going to be a Hardcore Rules Match. So, good luck tonight. And Leon...break a leg.

 

PRL

Infact...how about you BOTH break a leg. (laughs)

 

RODEZ

Well, how about you just go on and eat a big ol' bag of dicks!

 

Leon STRUTS~! off, leaving a rather offended Puerto Rican to fume...

 

COLOMBIAN HEAT

You in trouble, boi!

 

...and Heat also swaggers away, leaving Puerto to doubly fume.

 

 

*SLAM!*

 

And now, triplely fume, as Axel slams the door behind the 24/7 Champion having done his job by putting both Rodez and PRL in positions they'd rather not be in. PRL glances back at the door, before looking back down at his belt. And, with a smile, he gives the "24/7" a spin.

 

PRL

Heh...I love this thing.