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lost: CAREER ADMIRAL

My introduction to IWC. I definitely hate doing introductory roleplays, because it feels like I've done too many of them. Also, they tend not to be very good because you spend too much time discussing who you are, why you're there, yadda yadda. I especially hate having to explain the history of The Boy's name, but it's necessary because otherwise people just make fun of it a lot, despite the fact that I think it has a cool backstory. As far as introductory roleplays goes, I felt this one was pretty good, but it could have been better. I've definitely set roleplays in offices before, but this one was slightly different, so that's okay. I just felt like I could have done more with the setting, but oh well. There is a reference to an introductory roleplay Ryan Cooper posted (the bit about his father), which I put in there as a way to get The Boy cheap heat. I wanted to post this as soon as possible, not only because I was desperate to get back into roleplaying and efedding, but because I wanted to give my opponent something to work off of. So, it was sorta rushed and it could have been better, but I also don't expect much when doing introductory roleplays either. So, my reaction to this is "meh." The reason The Boy drinks coffee is a reference to my introcuctory roleplay for EWA, Dawn of the Dread. Hurray for inside jokes.

(The scene opens up inside the office of a Career Counsellor. We see IWC signee Scott "The Boy" Hellings, sitting behind a desk. He is dressed rather formally in a business suit and tie. His shoulder-length hair is slicked back and, instead of his usual five o'clock shadow, he is clean-shaven. He is even wearing a pair of reading glasses. In short, he looks like he is at a job interview except, of course, for the fact that he is sitting on the other side of the desk. The desk is covered in papers and The Boy has obviously brought along his own briefcase with him. A steaming cup of coffee sits to his right. The mug reads "World's Greatest Boss," only Boss is crossed out and the word "Wrestler" is crudely scratched over it. In the background there are several promotional shots of Hellings himself. He pretends to be reading a report when he puts it down, takes off his glasses and smiles his crooked smile that looks as though it belongs on a used car salesperson).

HELLINGS-
"You know, sometimes, people feel lost and they need a helping hand in deciding where their future should take them. In times like that, people will often seek out career counsellors in order to determine the optimum path towards success. Me? I don't need help because success is synonymous with my very name. Who am I, you ask? Well I'm Scott Hellings, sometimes referred to as The Boy. But pretty soon you'll be able to call my something else — champion. See it wasn't hard for me to decide on signing with IWC. In fact, it was one of the easiest decisions I've ever made in my life. In case you weren't aware, I have been to the top of this industry several times before and I have tasted success everywhere I've been. In fact, everywhere I go I become The Marquee Player, The Franchise Savior and The Number One Money Maker! In short, I am well acquainted with the spotlight and I'm accustomed to the big time. But IWC is not like any place I've ever been before because, make no mistake about it, this is the minor leagues compared to what I'm used to! And while I normally wouldn't ever dream of lowering myself by competing for such a small-time company, I've had a change of heart. You see, last summer I started a campaign known as The Scott Hellings WorldWide Publicity Tour. Basically, it was designed to get my name into the public's conscience as much as possible. After all, wrestling is great and all, but there are so many people who don't watch it and are, thus, unaware of my natural brilliance. The people deserve someone as dominant as me in their lives because we all need someone we can look up to and aspire to be like. And the campaign has been hugely successful too. Why, just last week I was cutting the ribbon on the opening of a a new skyscraper in Rio. In fact, I'm so in demand that I can't possibly ever honour all the requests for my presence. Movie premieres, festivals, keynote speeches...everyone wants me in their lives! Can you blame them? But there are usually so many people clamoring to see me that I rarely get a chance to interact with them. So that is why I have arrived in IWC; it allows me the chance to perform in front of much smaller crowds than I'm used to. It's the best way to deliver my greatness to the people who so desperately need me. Think of it as my (making quotation marks with his fingers) 'Intimate and Interactive tour.'"

(The Boy leans back and puts his feet up on the desk.)

HELLINGS-
"Besides, let's face facts and realize that The Suits in IWC really need me. Don't think so? Have you looked at the names on the current roster? It's pathetic! Not a single standout, bonafide star in the entire locker room! It's a disgrace! But having my name on the card automatically means this company will be a success. After all, all my fans, all The Boy Scouts out there will make the pilgrimage to see me as often as possible. And, I'm happy to say, more and more people are becoming members of The Boy Scouts each and every day, thanks largely to the WorldWide Publicity Tour. In case you weren't aware, they refer to me as The Nielsen's Favourite Son because as soon as I make an appearance on TV, the Nielsen Ratings go through the roof! So you see? IWC needs me! It can't live without me! So while there may be a select few of you out there who won't like me — and in spite of my skyrocketing popularity and my legions of fans I'm sure some will dislike me because some people don't appreciate greatness when they see it — the fact is that this company can't survive without me! So love me or hate me, it doesn't really bother me one way or the other because we all know that those who claim to despise me are really just jealous. Hey, I can't blame you either; if I were you I'd want to be me too! But cheer me or hate me, I don't really care! I don't need people to like me, and I don't even care if anyone wants to respect me. All I need is a pair of shoulders so that I can pin them down to the mat for the 1-2-3! Make no mistake about it, I'm not here to make friends, I'm here to win championships...and that's something I do better than anyone else!"

(The Boy sits up and picks up some papers off the desk and begins to look through them.)

HELLINGS-
"That brings me to you Ryan Cooper. You see, I'm sitting here looking through a pile or resumes and I can't help but wonder how many of them are honest and accurate. Millions of people lie, or at least exaggerate, on their resumes when discussing their past accomplishments or what skills they have. And I'm willing to wager you're one of those types, aren't you Cooper? I'm guessing that you're a dishonest person. Maybe not with others, but at least with yourself because if you think for one second that you can beat me well...who's kidding who? Look, we all know that you don't have what it takes to get by in this industry. And I will prove that at Havoc. A lot of people get by in this profession by citing what they have done in the past, but that is really what makes me different from everyone else because I don't ever rest on my laurels or rely on my past accomplishments to get me through life. Why live in the past? It's ancient history! I only worry about the future and what is going on right now. Yes, I'm well aware that I've just been talking about my fans and my publicity tour and all the fanfare all that has given me over the years, but I do that for a greater purpose. Trust me, I wouldn't even mention the past at all, but I feel that, because this is my introduction to the IWC audience, I need to fill everyone in on some background. But, more importantly, I need to mention who I am and how great I am in order to rub it all in your faces later. If I didn't point out my obvious superiority right now, you might be surprised to see me go on my inevitable run to the top of the company. You might even foolishly believe that I myself would be surprised too. So you see, we need a bit of a history lesson, not to engage or entertain you, but to warn you."

(The Boy takes the resumes and starts putting them through a paper shredder).

HELLINGS-
"You may have noticed that I have an odd sort of nickname. That's okay, many others have noticed it before and I'm sure you won't be the last either. Granted, I'm only 24 so I am rather young, but the name was given to me when I was training up in Canada in the infamous Hart Dungeon. I was the youngest student there at the time and, well, I was a shadow of my current self because I really wasn't that good. In fact, I was awful. Everyone there taunted me and mockingly referred to me as The Boy for I truly was a boy in a man's world. Their insults only drove me to train harder and become the best that I possibly could be. Before long, I was the top student, capable of beating anyone, at any time. The joke was that The Boy had become The Man. But I would not allow them to respect me so suddenly because I had not forgotten how they belittled me. I relished in seeing the very people who taunted me get humiliated in the ring. It's a feeling that still energizes me to this very day. So I chose to keep the nickname The Boy to remind everyone that underestimating me is a very dangerous decision. So don't you make the same mistake Cooper because I will take you out. Don't worry I know that was all in the past and what's done is done; I'm not here to relive my glory I'm here to revive it! I just wanted you to know the story because I'm sure you were going to try and make some lame attempt at insulting my name — most people usually do — but, more than anything, I wanted to you know the story so that, after Havoc, you will have a better understanding of why you lost. What's in a name after all? Defeat would be just as bitter under any other name because I am every bit as good as I claim to be. You'll find that out soon enough though. You'll learn the reason why, back home, they refer to me as THE Canadian Legend. Basically put, you are to be my messenger that the rest of IWC is on notice and that it won't be long before I am back on top. I don't expect or even require that you believe any of this because you'll find out for yourself anyway. And each and every week more and more people here in IWC will also learn the truth and, before you know it, I will be on top of the company with gold around my waist. Cooper and everyone else in IWC might be so-called Superstars but I am clearly so far above that title. You see I'm not a Superstar, nor a MegaStar and I'm not even an UltraStar. No, I am The One and Only UBERstar! And there is simply no one out there better than me!"

(The Boy pauses to take a sip from his coffee cup. He then looks at the camera, his demeanor having changed to one that is somewhat sorrowful and even sympathetic.)

HELLINGS-
"By the way, I heard about your father Ryan. That's a shame, it really is. (The Boy pauses and then his expression changes to one of disgust and anger). It's a shame that you want to see your father suffer! The man is practically on his deathbed and where are you? You're hitting the road so you can wrestle! And to top it all off, you're going to make your father suffer the indignity of watching his son's painful and humiliating defeat on the debut of Havoc? What’s the matter? Hasn't he been through enough? You want your father feeling ashamed of you on top of everything else? Ryan, that's not just cruel, it's downright sadistic! You make me sick! Well at least every cloud has a silver lining because — and let me put this in terms I'm sure you're well acquainted with these days — your career is about to FLATLINE! Believe me, after me I'm through with you, your career will take a nosedive and you'll find yourself collecting unemployment and heading to career counsellors real soon! But, hey, at least you'll be able to spend some time with your little girlfriend and your old man, right? Fortunately, I know a little something about this, as I have been personally responsible for many, many individuals losing their jobs as the result of my superior ability. That is why several years ago I started my Red and White Ribbon Campaign. The ribbons are sold at all live events and a portion of the proceeds goes to helping those who are out of work, thanks to yours truly. Because after someone loses to me, the fans all see just how inept they truly are and will no longer pay to see them and, as a result, they’re given their walking papers. Now I can’t possibly help them all, but anything is better than nothing, right? Hopefully, you’ll be eligible for the program Ryan and then you can support daddy’s life support. Because, make no mistake about it, you and I are going to go into that match at Havoc and I’ll be walking out the winner. But look at it this way: at least you’re getting this out of the way now. Others might have to suffer and wait weeks or months even before I get the chance to prove how mediocre they really are. Look, the bottom line is that I came to IWC to win and that is EXACTLY what I am going to do. And it all starts at Havoc. My quest to become a champion once again will not be hindered by anyone — especially you! ”

(The Boy gets up, grabs his briefcase, and turns to leave, but stops suddenly and turns back to look at the camera once more.)

HELLINGS-
“Get your resume ready and make sure your references are up-to-date because you’re gonna need it when I’m through with you. When it comes to climbing the corporate ladder, I’m on my way to the boardroom and you’re stuck down in the mailroom. After Havoc I’ll be on everyone’s lips around the water cooler and you will be simply be forgotten. Havoc is just the first step on my path to greatness. And, like it or not, my journey won’t end until I am the IWC Heavyweight Champion! Why? Because I want to, because I can!”

(The Boy glares the camera for a moment before turning around and exiting the office, slamming the door shut, as the scene fades to black..)

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