Post by Robert Daniels on Jun 7, 2022 15:28:47 GMT -5
Battleground Network Presents
MAINSTREAM WRESTLING 85
SUNDAY - 06/19/2022
CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
MAINSTREAM WRESTLING 85
SUNDAY - 06/19/2022
CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
MAINSTREAM WRESTLING IS LIVE FROM SEATTLE AND WE’RE INSIDE THE CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA. HOME OF MAINSTREAM WRESTLING!
BACKSTAGE...
Lex Collins is in the locker room, sitting on a bench, taping up his fists as he prepares for his match against Billy Danielson to kickoff Mainstream 85. The Smoking Aces walk into frame, Biggs flanked by Team Sexy, Blake O’Reilly and Bobby Larson. Collins gets to his feet and takes a defensive stance, obviously wary of a potential three-on-one situation. Biggs puts his hands up, showing that he means no harm.
BIGGS: Woah easy there bud, we come in peace!
Collins eases up a bit on the tension, but is still cautious.
LEX COLLINS: Okay then, speak your piece.
BIGGS: Lex, may I call you Lex?
LEX COLLINS: S’my name. So yeah.
BIGGS: Well Lex, as you are probably well aware of by now, me and my boys, we’re a rare breed here in Mainstream Wrestling. We don’t cheat, we don’t take don’t take shortcuts, we do things the right way. And so do you. Heck, Blake here found out first hand when he fought you in the Grand Prix! And even though the Grand Prix didn’t end up going your way, I’ve made no secret about how much I appreciate and respect your game. You and I have both been doing this a long time, Lex, and grizzled vet to grizzled vet, I gotta admit, I’m a fan of yours! I love the fact that you go out to that ring, show this sport the respect it deserves by busting your ass week in and week out, following the rules, taking your lumps here and there, and coming back each week stronger than ever.
Collins cuts Biggs off.
LEX COLLINS: With all due respect, is there a point to all of this, or are you just here to blow smoke up my ass?
BIGGS: Sorry, I didn’t mean to fanboy there. Fact is, we came here with an offer for you.
LEX COLLINS: If it’s for that U.S. Title you got slung over your shoulder, I’ve told you before, I don’t do Open Challenges. I earn my shots.
BIGGS: And I’ve already said that your performance in the Television Championship Grand Prix has more than earned you a shot at my title if you so desire it, but that’s not why we’re here. If this was just about the United States Championship, I would have gone out to the ring and called you out by name. No, Lex, I’ve got something bigger to pitch to you. Me and the boys discussed it, and we’d like to formally invite you to join The Smoking Aces!
The fans from the arena can be heard booing the suggestion. Lex Collins looks as though he’s deep in thought about it.
BIGGS: You don’t have to answer right now. Heck, I’d prefer you take the time to think things over.
Blake intercedes at this point.
BLAKE O’REILLY: And if you have any reservations about me being upset that you beat me a few weeks ago, bro, that’s water under the bridge! We were all trying to do the same thing. Game respects game.
BIGGS: Lex, we don’t give this invitation lightly. We are the most dominant faction in Mainstream Wrestling today. We garner respect everywhere we go. And quite frankly, you deserve all the respect in the world. But please, do take your time, and let us know when you’ve made a decision. No rush at all…
Collins looks Biggs square in the eyes, man to man.
LEX COLLINS: You’ve given me a lot to think about, Biggs. I’ll get back to you on that…
Biggs flashes his trademark smirk.
BIGGS: That’s all we can ask, Lex. Thank you for your time. We’ll be seeing you around. Good luck tonight!
LEX COLLINS: What’s luck got to do with anything?
Lex’s question visibly fires Biggs up.
BIGGS: And that is why I like you, man! Gosh darn!
The Smoking Aces make their leave, Biggs walking with a dance in his step. O’Reilly gives Lex a nod on the way out, which Collins returns. He tears the tape off his hands and makes his way out the door and to the ring.