Feathers
Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 10:24 pm
Charly Caruso stood backstage near the entrance where EBWF Crew and Superstars had been seen coming and going all day.
Charly Caruso: We are backstage at EBWF Warfare, and I have been told that we are expecting the newest addition to the EBWF Roster in just a few minutes.
Cameraman: You really have no idea who it is?
Charly Caruso: They told me I would know when he got here. I really…
The door pulled open with a creek, and Charly looked up into the sunglasses clad face of the one and only, John Morrison.
John Morrison: I can see you’re surprised, Charly.
Charly smiled, pleased that Morrison knew her name.
Charly Caruso: You’ve signed a contract with EBWF?
John Morrison: Indeed, I have, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little disappointed.
Charly Caruso: Wh-what do you mean?
John Morrison: Oh, nothing to do with you, Chuck. You’re a more than appreciated welcoming committee.
He flashed her a smile.
John Morrison: I’m a little disappointed in my match tonight. Both my opponent, and the placement of said match. I told the top brass that I would only come to EBWF if I were allowed to participate in the King of the Ring tournament. Management delivered, and that’s great. But they delivered with Luchasaurus?
Charly Caruso: Well, the King of the Ring Brackets are drawn completely at random. The draw can be found on EBWF Youtube as we speak.
John Morrison: Ah, yes - drawn at random. Where have I heard that before?
Charly Caruso: I… don’t know?
John Morrison: Not only am I facing a man in a dinosaur mask, but I am opening the show? Me! The Monday Night Delight. The Prince of Parkour? Opening Warfare?
He shook his head in dismay.
John Morrison: Is that random too, Charly?
She shook her head to affirm his suspicion.
John Morrison: Exactly. So already, not even here a full day, and EBWF Management is disrespecting me. It’s alright, Charly. I’m used to being underestimated. It’s been that way for me for pretty much my entire career. So if I have to open Warfare tonight, I’ll just have to steal the show and put on the best match I absolutely can. A match no one will soon forget. What I don’t know is if Luchasaurus can make the same kind of commitment. Is he here to make an impression? Is he here to win matches, or is he here to be comedic relief for an otherwise action packed show. I think only he can answer that.
Charly Caruso: Morrison, what are your long-term plans for your time here in EBWF?
John Morrison: Oh, I don’t really have any long term plans, Charly. I know about this match and the next one. Luchasaurus and Colten Gunn. Those are the two men… beasts? Beings. Those are the two beings I will have to run through on may way to becoming King of the Ring. On my way to proving that I can dominate the EBWF roster.
He began walking down the hallway, and motioned for Charly to follow him. She did, falling into step beside him, still holding the microphone.
John Morrison: The more I think about Luchasaurus, the more confused I get. I mean, he does know it didn’t work out so well for the dinosaurs, doesn’t he? I’m not sure why he would want that to be his whole thing? Wearing a scaly green mask isn’t exactly a personality, ya know? It’s not even really a realistic depiction.
Charly looked confused for a moment.
John Morrison: Did you know that paleontologists think that most dinosaurs actually had feathers?
Charly raised an eyebrow.
John Morrison: it’s fine if you didn’t. Luchasaurus doesn’t know it either, obviously. Not a boa in sight! Low hanging fruit, Charly! So easy. Lean into the gimmick man!
The pair came to a stop.
John Morrison It’s fine. It’s fine. I can provide the entertainment the EBWF Universe needs. In fact, Chuck, I have some business to attend to.
Morrison turned from her, and eyed the door they’d stopped in front of. The placard read “The Miz”, and Morrison flashed Charly a smile before he turned the doorknob and disappeared inside.
Charly Caruso: We are backstage at EBWF Warfare, and I have been told that we are expecting the newest addition to the EBWF Roster in just a few minutes.
Cameraman: You really have no idea who it is?
Charly Caruso: They told me I would know when he got here. I really…
The door pulled open with a creek, and Charly looked up into the sunglasses clad face of the one and only, John Morrison.
John Morrison: I can see you’re surprised, Charly.
Charly smiled, pleased that Morrison knew her name.
Charly Caruso: You’ve signed a contract with EBWF?
John Morrison: Indeed, I have, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little disappointed.
Charly Caruso: Wh-what do you mean?
John Morrison: Oh, nothing to do with you, Chuck. You’re a more than appreciated welcoming committee.
He flashed her a smile.
John Morrison: I’m a little disappointed in my match tonight. Both my opponent, and the placement of said match. I told the top brass that I would only come to EBWF if I were allowed to participate in the King of the Ring tournament. Management delivered, and that’s great. But they delivered with Luchasaurus?
Charly Caruso: Well, the King of the Ring Brackets are drawn completely at random. The draw can be found on EBWF Youtube as we speak.
John Morrison: Ah, yes - drawn at random. Where have I heard that before?
Charly Caruso: I… don’t know?
John Morrison: Not only am I facing a man in a dinosaur mask, but I am opening the show? Me! The Monday Night Delight. The Prince of Parkour? Opening Warfare?
He shook his head in dismay.
John Morrison: Is that random too, Charly?
She shook her head to affirm his suspicion.
John Morrison: Exactly. So already, not even here a full day, and EBWF Management is disrespecting me. It’s alright, Charly. I’m used to being underestimated. It’s been that way for me for pretty much my entire career. So if I have to open Warfare tonight, I’ll just have to steal the show and put on the best match I absolutely can. A match no one will soon forget. What I don’t know is if Luchasaurus can make the same kind of commitment. Is he here to make an impression? Is he here to win matches, or is he here to be comedic relief for an otherwise action packed show. I think only he can answer that.
Charly Caruso: Morrison, what are your long-term plans for your time here in EBWF?
John Morrison: Oh, I don’t really have any long term plans, Charly. I know about this match and the next one. Luchasaurus and Colten Gunn. Those are the two men… beasts? Beings. Those are the two beings I will have to run through on may way to becoming King of the Ring. On my way to proving that I can dominate the EBWF roster.
He began walking down the hallway, and motioned for Charly to follow him. She did, falling into step beside him, still holding the microphone.
John Morrison: The more I think about Luchasaurus, the more confused I get. I mean, he does know it didn’t work out so well for the dinosaurs, doesn’t he? I’m not sure why he would want that to be his whole thing? Wearing a scaly green mask isn’t exactly a personality, ya know? It’s not even really a realistic depiction.
Charly looked confused for a moment.
John Morrison: Did you know that paleontologists think that most dinosaurs actually had feathers?
Charly raised an eyebrow.
John Morrison: it’s fine if you didn’t. Luchasaurus doesn’t know it either, obviously. Not a boa in sight! Low hanging fruit, Charly! So easy. Lean into the gimmick man!
The pair came to a stop.
John Morrison It’s fine. It’s fine. I can provide the entertainment the EBWF Universe needs. In fact, Chuck, I have some business to attend to.
Morrison turned from her, and eyed the door they’d stopped in front of. The placard read “The Miz”, and Morrison flashed Charly a smile before he turned the doorknob and disappeared inside.