(She shrugs.)
So what's a girl to do? I guess I'll just wait it out. Someone want to challenge me here?
(She holds up a picture of Daisy Butterfly.)
If you're still available, looks like my dance card has opened up.
(She laughs as Daisy's picture floats out of her hand to the ground.)
CAMERA BLACK
Rod: Now that should be a great match! Duran and Daisy have had some classics in the past.
Razor: The PAST being the key word. Daisy has been fading fast of late. I don't see her having a chance against 'The Legend'.
Nina: The Syndicate has been on everyone’s lips of late. Don't believe me, just ask 'Burning Cherry Blossom' Rekka Sakura.
Rekka Sakura
Spud: Well folks what a tangled twisted web the Syndicate is weaving and they seem to have entangled one GDWA and one GDWA veteran...
Rekka Sakura:
Spud: Rekka Sakura, Radhi Ananda went to the ring and accepted your challenge of teaming with her to face the Syndicate... You and Radhi have a past together Rekka, can this partnership work?
Rekka Sakura: So now the Samurai and Savage, who before tried to destroy each other, are now allies... I care not which members of the Syndicate step through the ropes to meet us at Moonsault. I, like a samurai riding off to battle, do not consider defeat an option...
Spud: Rekka the match isn't signed but everyone is positive that you and Radhi don't have a chance in this match because of what happened back in February, I mean the anger you to share towards each other...
Rekka Sakura: February was a long time ago... I was a young foolish child not thinking of what I was getting myself into... I paid for my actions by getting legdropped through a table by Radhi, but looking back they play no part in our proposed teaming... For we are individuals with a purpose, we are the warriors who fight a fight of purity and justice...
Spud: well a lot of people are saying it’s just a fight of stupidity, I mean 2 women v. the entire syndicate? Your odds aren't too good Rekka...
Rekka Sakura: The odds have been worse... I am tired of these gang beatings by the Syndicate. I grow weary of taunts of the Chandler sisters and their obnoxious tag-alongs Sally McClane and Micki Duran... I HAVE SOUGHT JUSTICE ON MY OWN AND WAS BEATEN LIKE A DOG!! As a child my father taught me that when one wrongs you in the wrestling ring honor for those who wish to have a career with no future. My father was a wise man for now I know that there is strength in numbers... THAT TO TOPPLE AN ARMY ONE MUST FIRST FORM ONE'S OWN BATTALION!! Well the first rank of the Battalion is formed and Rekka Sakura and Radhi Ananda march forth to meet the opposing force without fear or regret...
Spud: So you and Rekka will team for Moonsault? But what if the Syndicate refuses your challenge?
Rekka Sakura: Then they are EXACTLY the cowards I know and the fans know them to be!! Texas Tornado rules means that like the power of a typhoon Rekka and Radhi will strike the ring and then and only then will the Syndicate know the wrath they have incurred from!! RADHI TAKE MY HAND SO I MAY CALL YOU... partner...
Spud: Well there it is folks, Rekka Sakura WILL Team with "Jungle" Radhi Ananda at the Moonsault but will the Syndicate accept the challenge? We'll know soon...
Razor: Now THAT is a weird team. I can't even imagine the wild Radhi tag teaming with anyone, let alone Rekka Sakura.
Rod: And will the Syndicate accept the challenge? Andrea and Micki are both busy, but maybe Tiffany Chandler and Sexy Sally...now THAT would be a weird team also, since they fought in the ring not so long ago.
Nina: Another woman who has the Syndicate, and much more on her mind is evidently "Golden Eagle" Chelsea Vanderbilt, or so her manager seems to suggest.
Chelsea Vandervilt
ELLIS: Howdy, sports fans! Q.Q. Ellis here. It appears that we are now in like Flynn; Chelsea is 1 and 0 and counting upward. You gotta love it.
And I must say that my first GDWA experience was a hell of an experience as well. Coming out and getting booed mercilessly by the Dawg Pound...you gotta love the GDWA purists. I respect that. And the solid pop that I heard after Chelsea got the 3-count made me think that we are fairly well-respected now as well.
First, I come in trying to piss off the Syndicate. Now I've got Organized Crime on my back as well. But that's OK. I'm not going anywhere. And to Nikita Marx, if you thought that whacking Chelsea and me with a chain was going to make things even, then you're sadly mistaken. The official score sheet still sees Chelsea with a 'W'. And the rest of it comes down to something I have said many times in the ESWP:
I don't get mad, and I don't have to get even, because I am already WAY ahead of you!
Once you understand that, you'll have a better shot at Chelsea. Or if you're smart, you'll cut your losses and get out of the way while the proverbial "unstoppable force" passes through. But you're always welcome to try again...if you like.
With that said, we'll see y'all at the Moonsault...if not sooner!
Razor: Heh, that's a manager all right. 'We' have OC after us. Reminds me of that old time boxing promoter who used to say 'We' won that match, but when his guy lost it was HE lost.
Rod: I think the Golden Eagle showed a lot in her one match. Hopefully we can see more of her soon.
Nina: And in other big news. There has been a lot of controversy brewing in the GDWA. So a couple top GDWA officials held a press conference to dispel the rumors.
Press Conference
(Camera opens up to a live feed at the grand auditorium of the Holiday Inn deluxe in Berkley, California. A broad oak table with a several microphones and an elaborate decor of green, reds and blacks decorate the conference. Flash bulbs fire off constantly as an African American man and a Filipino woman sit side between a podium. A Caucasian male stands firmly, checking the microphone, and small talking with several sheet writers and journalists. )
Whalen: Are we ready Mr. President, Madame Vice?
De La Cruz: Oh come on Mike! What's up with the formalities?
Vessey: Go on Mr. Whalen.
Whalen: Okay, let's get started. To all of the fans of the sports world and in particular, those of the Grand Dragon Wrestling Alliance. I'm Mike Whalen, your moderator for this press conference just a month prior to our Fall Moonsault '97 pay per view. Here to address your questions and concerns are Alison De La Cruz and Denmark Vessey...
(Whalen is jerking with his collar as he gestures toward his left.)
Whalen: Ms. De La Cruz is our GDWA Vice President as well as our International Relations Coordinator.
(Alison waves at a few in the audience while Mike gestures to his left.)
Whalen: And of course, this prestigious gentleman to my right is none other than THE BOSS...
(Laughter echoes through the audience as Vessey cracks a smile.)
Whalen: This is our President of the GDWA, Mr. Denmark Vessey. First, before you pose any Q&A, Alison and Denmark wanted to address some issues.
(Alison stands, dressed in her red and black skirt, heels and blouse. The GDWA logo stands prominently behind her voluptuous 6 foot frame.)
De La Cruz: Okay, first I wish to set aside all of the rumors regarding the GDWA Transnational Cruiserweight Championship. After last Tuesday Night’s championship bout, Vessey, myself and several prominent promoters met and spoke late into the night. The Japanese contingent of the championship committee had great concerns regarding our Transnational Cruiserweight Championship....
(Several in the press box shift as Alison looks about the room.)
De La Cruz: One of the referees for that Triple Threat bout for the Cruiserweight Title and the World title as you know was assigned by this Japanese contingent to assure an ATHLETIC and COMPETITIVE competition. At one point in the bout, he was incapacitated and one of our ref's on duty took over the bout...a discrepancy came about at the end of the match. The presiding referee ruled that Sierra Browne submitted to the Figure Four Leg Lock, and was set to award Officer May Order the Cruiserweight Championship....the first referee believed Sierra Browne to be disqualified earlier in the bout for unruly and unsportsmanlike conduct....as a result, Sierra Browne retains the Cruiserweight title though she lost the bout by disqualification.
(Alison takes a deep breath and looks over at Denmark Vessey.)
De La Cruz: I left for Tokyo on Wednesday morning and negotiated with the Japanese contingent regarding Sierra Browne. They find her unfitting to represent the Cruiserweight Championship; a belt that was to signify all that was most athletic in the GDWA. We held that, although she isn't exactly a sterling role model, she has been a fighting champion and won that title enduring a grueling tournament. Needless to say, the art of politics is compromise. So....
(She looks at Vessey once again, then solemnly speaks out into the audience.)
De La Cruz: All Cruiserweight match ups will be ruled under a 20 count out rule....title may switch hands on disqualification now, and outside interference is eligible for a rematch.
(Mixed response from the crowd as Alison speaks calmly.)
De La Cruz: My apologies to Sierra Browne for this rather crude and impersonal manner of notification. Now, and ques...
(Dozens of hands shoot up as President Denmark Vessey gets to