Finn, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa were walking through the backstage area of the arena which was hosting a EBWF House show. They were all wearing their new Bálor Club tees as they strolled through the backstage area. They walked into the locker room and nodded at the wrestlers in there before sitting down. Finn saw a producer walk past outside and followed him. Finn called out for the producer who then turned around.
Finn Bálor: Is Raven here?
Producer: Uh, yes, Finn. He is, somewhere, shall I tell him you’re looking for him if I find him?
Finn Bálor: If you will, I’d appreciate it.
Producer: What is it, in regards to?
Finn Bálor: Tell him I want to speak to him about last Monday.
Producer: Got it, I will tell him.
Finn walked back into the locker room and motioned for the G.O.D to clear out the locker room. They did, they started to usher the small time wrestlers out and closed the door behind them, they put a chair up against the door to stop people entering.
Tama Tonga: Did I hear you ask that guy where Raven was?
Finn Bálor: You heard correctly, you see, Raven has something about him, yeah, he’s older, he’s slower, but with age comes experience, he’s worked more guys than all three of us together, he knows what he is doing and he is doing it right. You see, in the past couple of months people have been comparing me to Raven, how we speak, how we use our energy to fight the good fight, y’know. I don’t know, I’m just thinking I want to maybe give him a chance at revenge for Monday.
Tonga Loa: I get what you’re saying, Finn. You want to give him a chance at redemption, it makes sense. You’re facing Christian on Monday, in the first round of a tournament which could change the course of your EBWF career, you don’t need the coalition jeopardizing that.
Finn Bálor: You’re right, I don’t need any distractions on Monday… The problem is, with the addition of Jeff Jarrett in The Coalition, there is two of you and three of them. With the added distraction of Alexa Bliss, it’s not like I’m worried but you know what she is like, she’s smart and callous.
Tama Tonga: This may sound spontaneous but we know what Raven is like, heck we’ve been watching him for years, he’s loyal, he knows what it’s like to work within a team and he is good on the mic… What would you say to him being a part of The Bálor Club?
Finn Bálor: I knew it was worth it asking you to join me… It’s worth talking to him about.
As Finn finished speaking there was a knock at the door, Finn nodded to Tama Tonga to open the door and he did, he moved the chair and opened the door to the locker room, standing there was Raven. Finn motioned Raven inside the locker room and as Raven stepped in Tama Tonga put the chair back in front of the door as Finn waved Raven over to come and sit next to him.
Raven slowly makes his way into the locker room as dried blood cakes his forehead and he is shirtless as his ribs are wrapped up.
Finn Bálor: Raven, good to see you. Thanks for coming to talk to me today… Look, you’re probably thinking this is weird, why does this newbie want to speak to me, but look man, I’m a great admirer of your work, I’ve watched you for years and you’re a legend. The thing is, I saw what happened with The Coalition on Monday, I was watching in the back and before I could do anything, it had come and gone, I know you’re as sick and tired as I am with The Coalition running around backstage bossing people about and telling people this is what is deserved, but we both know nothing in life is given, it should be earned. After Monday and after hearing The Coalition talking about how they always come out on top… It’s time to stop them dead in their tracks, that’s why, Raven… I want to formally ask if you would like to join myself and the Guerrillas of Destiny in The Bálor Club?
Raven winces when he begins to speak.
Raven: Finn we are the damned of all the world and we are the reckoning the world needed!
Raven sneers as he spits out the next line, determination and controlled rage in his voice.
Raven: We are the wildfire sent by God to purify the world of professional wrestling You see, men like us were raised when one day they simply just weren’t paying attention anymore! We are the Greek Fire of professional wrestling and not even the cattle here in the EBWF can put us out to pasture.
Finn holds a Bálor Club shirt in the palm of his hand holding it in the direction of Raven. Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa step forward and smile at Raven.
Raven: We are the fire that started from a spark that The Coalition ignited at Warfare by dousing us with gasoline and dynamite that just will not go out, no matter how hard they try to extinguish us!
Raven grabs the Bálor Club t-shirt from Finn and puts in on
Raven: We are the stars, we will break down the gates and leave mere peasants like The Coalition in the wreckage. To feel the pain they inflicted on me last week, to feel hopeless. Welcome to our world and prepare for complete destruction. So it is written, so it shall come to pass. Quote The Raven Nevermore!
With that Raven shakes hands with Finn before exiting the locker room.