A Sincere Congratulations
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:57 pm
**The scene opens backstage at the PWA Arena. Alyssa Wyld is leaving the ladies locker room with her gym bag on one shoulder. As she closes the door and turns to head down the hall, she stops and glares at something or someone off-screen. Her body tenses and she sneers. The camera pans around to reveal the masked face of The Spoiler. He is standing across the hall with his arms crossed, leaning against the wall. Alyssa raises an eyebrow.**
ALYSSA: “Is there something I can help you with?”
SPOILER: “Nah. Just wanted to say congratulations.”
**Alyssa puts a hand on her hip and frowns.**
ALYSSA: “What’s that supposed to mean?”
SPOILER: "My you're suspicious. I wanted to congratulate you and your uncle on a tactical win in our tag team match. It was well executed. You got the win over me, same as I would have, and well, I have done to you. All's fair, as they say. Although... I suppose I should be congratulating Aldo, since he was the one who kept me tied up outside until 20. All you had to do was stay in the ring. A masterfully devious conspiracy, indeed."
**Alyssa looks at him coldly. Without answering, she turns and dismissively begins to walk past The Spoiler.**
SPOILER: “Huh, so that’s all the fight you have in you eh? That’s disappointing.”
**Alyssa wheels around and glares at him.**
ALYSSA: “What’s your game Spoiler? You cheat your ass off to get a crooked win over me, and when Aldo and I hand you your receipt, you pull this act? What are you hoping for here? You think you can get under my skin? I’ve been a woman in a man’s sport for nearly 20 years. I’ve dealt with disrespectful cheaters like you my entire career. Your words are hollow and your character doesn’t even make you worthy of a response.”
SPOILER: "Now now, I meant exactly what I said. I don't hold that victory against you. Everyone does what they must to get ahead. I am certainly no angel. Savor the sweetness of victory over me, Alyssa, because it is the only one you will ever taste. You and I both know that, one-on-one, the outcome will remain the same: MY hand raised in victory."
ALYSSA: “Is that what you want? Some sort of rematch? A chance to regain your advantage? I’ve never shied away from a challenge in my life. You bet your ass I’ll fight you! Anytime, anywhere.”
SPOILER: *chuckles mockingly" "Why on Earth would I consider a rematch with you? I have already proven you cannot hold a candle to me in a singles meeting. Should I give you the opportunity to turn the tables, and perhaps endanger my advancement in the King of Deathmatch Tournament? I think not. Take your congratulations and treasure it, for that is all you will get from me."
**Spoiler chuckles under his breath and walks away, leaving Alyssa fuming. **
ALYSSA: “Is there something I can help you with?”
SPOILER: “Nah. Just wanted to say congratulations.”
**Alyssa puts a hand on her hip and frowns.**
ALYSSA: “What’s that supposed to mean?”
SPOILER: "My you're suspicious. I wanted to congratulate you and your uncle on a tactical win in our tag team match. It was well executed. You got the win over me, same as I would have, and well, I have done to you. All's fair, as they say. Although... I suppose I should be congratulating Aldo, since he was the one who kept me tied up outside until 20. All you had to do was stay in the ring. A masterfully devious conspiracy, indeed."
**Alyssa looks at him coldly. Without answering, she turns and dismissively begins to walk past The Spoiler.**
SPOILER: “Huh, so that’s all the fight you have in you eh? That’s disappointing.”
**Alyssa wheels around and glares at him.**
ALYSSA: “What’s your game Spoiler? You cheat your ass off to get a crooked win over me, and when Aldo and I hand you your receipt, you pull this act? What are you hoping for here? You think you can get under my skin? I’ve been a woman in a man’s sport for nearly 20 years. I’ve dealt with disrespectful cheaters like you my entire career. Your words are hollow and your character doesn’t even make you worthy of a response.”
SPOILER: "Now now, I meant exactly what I said. I don't hold that victory against you. Everyone does what they must to get ahead. I am certainly no angel. Savor the sweetness of victory over me, Alyssa, because it is the only one you will ever taste. You and I both know that, one-on-one, the outcome will remain the same: MY hand raised in victory."
ALYSSA: “Is that what you want? Some sort of rematch? A chance to regain your advantage? I’ve never shied away from a challenge in my life. You bet your ass I’ll fight you! Anytime, anywhere.”
SPOILER: *chuckles mockingly" "Why on Earth would I consider a rematch with you? I have already proven you cannot hold a candle to me in a singles meeting. Should I give you the opportunity to turn the tables, and perhaps endanger my advancement in the King of Deathmatch Tournament? I think not. Take your congratulations and treasure it, for that is all you will get from me."
**Spoiler chuckles under his breath and walks away, leaving Alyssa fuming. **