Post by mandix3s on Apr 14, 2021 12:56:14 GMT
{Cut backstage to Mandi Matthews walking down the hall. She stops when she finds the person she was looking for sitting alone in catering. She stops to take a deep breath and approaches.}
Mandi Matthews: TARA!
{Tara gets up, preparing herself for what may come but Mandi approaches slowly.}
Mandi Matthews: It’s okay. Look, I just wanted to come and talk to you. I’ve been thinking a lot about what happened last week and those awful things you said. And….your right….”
{Mandi sighs as she speaks.}
Mandi Matthews: I have been here for almost two years. I’ve had my fair share of matches. I’ve faced some of the top competitors the IWF has even seen, but I've lost them all. I’ve faced the Rowans and the Eternity’s, the Dawn Halliwells and the Virginia’s and they all crushed me.”
{She looks down at her feet.}
Mandi Matthews: I never wanted anyone to think that I’m only here because of who I slept with. I’ve really tried to work hard at this and become somebody with credibility. But I realize now, that you were totally right. Despite the work that I have put in, I’m still only taking baby steps at this. I’m so afraid of messing up that I’m afraid to fly.
{Mandi looks up into The Women’s World Champion, Tara Fenix, with fire in her eyes.}
Mandi Matthews: But not anymore.
{She looks into Tara’s eyes and steps forward.}
Mandi Matthews: I know. I know that you are one hell of a challenge, Tara. When it comes to mountains to climb, you make Everest look like a molehill. But I don’t care. Because you are absolutely right. When was the last time anyone has really seen me step it up in the ring? Hell? Have they ever seen it? I’m really not sure. But that ends at No Way Home! At No Way Home I’m stepping up!
{Mandi points to her chest.}
Mandi Matthews: At No Way Home you are going to see a completely different Mandi Matthews. No more, let’s have a good time. No more, may the best women win. At No Way Home you are going to see a hungry, motivated, and passionate Mandi Matthews more so than anyone has ever seen before. Last week Tara you were absolutely right. But at No Way Home….I… am DEADSET on proving you completely wrong.”
{Mandi points directly at the women’s title hanging from her shoulder.}
Mandi Matthews: And take that world championship in the process.
{Mandi glares into the eyes of the champion and Tara doesn’t say much at first. She might even be a tad bit impressed with the guts on display. Tara goes to speak when suddenly, Steve Awesome walks back into the scene.}
Steve Awesome: Hey Tara, have you heard about the-....oh”
{Mandi sees Steve and she looks at Tara and back at Steve and then Tara again and then Mandi just hauls back and slaps Tara right in the mouth. Tara stumbles a bit and Mandi shouts in anger as she walks away. Steve looks on in shock and checks to see if Tara was okay.}
Mandi Matthews: At No Way Home. I’m gonna break YOU!”
Mandi Matthews: TARA!
{Tara gets up, preparing herself for what may come but Mandi approaches slowly.}
Mandi Matthews: It’s okay. Look, I just wanted to come and talk to you. I’ve been thinking a lot about what happened last week and those awful things you said. And….your right….”
{Mandi sighs as she speaks.}
Mandi Matthews: I have been here for almost two years. I’ve had my fair share of matches. I’ve faced some of the top competitors the IWF has even seen, but I've lost them all. I’ve faced the Rowans and the Eternity’s, the Dawn Halliwells and the Virginia’s and they all crushed me.”
{She looks down at her feet.}
Mandi Matthews: I never wanted anyone to think that I’m only here because of who I slept with. I’ve really tried to work hard at this and become somebody with credibility. But I realize now, that you were totally right. Despite the work that I have put in, I’m still only taking baby steps at this. I’m so afraid of messing up that I’m afraid to fly.
{Mandi looks up into The Women’s World Champion, Tara Fenix, with fire in her eyes.}
Mandi Matthews: But not anymore.
{She looks into Tara’s eyes and steps forward.}
Mandi Matthews: I know. I know that you are one hell of a challenge, Tara. When it comes to mountains to climb, you make Everest look like a molehill. But I don’t care. Because you are absolutely right. When was the last time anyone has really seen me step it up in the ring? Hell? Have they ever seen it? I’m really not sure. But that ends at No Way Home! At No Way Home I’m stepping up!
{Mandi points to her chest.}
Mandi Matthews: At No Way Home you are going to see a completely different Mandi Matthews. No more, let’s have a good time. No more, may the best women win. At No Way Home you are going to see a hungry, motivated, and passionate Mandi Matthews more so than anyone has ever seen before. Last week Tara you were absolutely right. But at No Way Home….I… am DEADSET on proving you completely wrong.”
{Mandi points directly at the women’s title hanging from her shoulder.}
Mandi Matthews: And take that world championship in the process.
{Mandi glares into the eyes of the champion and Tara doesn’t say much at first. She might even be a tad bit impressed with the guts on display. Tara goes to speak when suddenly, Steve Awesome walks back into the scene.}
Steve Awesome: Hey Tara, have you heard about the-....oh”
{Mandi sees Steve and she looks at Tara and back at Steve and then Tara again and then Mandi just hauls back and slaps Tara right in the mouth. Tara stumbles a bit and Mandi shouts in anger as she walks away. Steve looks on in shock and checks to see if Tara was okay.}
Mandi Matthews: At No Way Home. I’m gonna break YOU!”