[And that they do, upon return, only Black and Clash are at the booth, letting us know what�s up. Both look a little unnerved.]

-][-Clash-][- Folks, I'm at a loss for words to describe what went on during the commercial break, so we're going to take you straight to the footage.

-][-Black-][- We do ask that if any parents are watching this program with their kids, the following images are not suitable for everyone...

[And the camera takes us back to moments ago. The EMTs are rushing Livingston backstage, past Leandro and Pez on the ramp, who seems to still be shouting arguments with Kessler and Alba, in the ring. As they get him into the parking area near the ambulance, the camera shows Gutter Rat stepping in between the gurney, and the ambulance. He's carrying a metal bat, dragging it on the ground making a tinking sound, and the EMTs are smart men, they back away. You can hear the fans screaming na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, hey-hey-hey, good-bye, as Gutter Rat tips the strapped roller completely over, and begins pounding the helpless body of Livingston. G.R. stands up and repeatedly kicks the strapped in man. Security shows up, but they're too late, the damage, more damage has been done. They gather him up as Gutter Rat walks over to someone. Livingston is gently put into the ambulance, and it tears off like a bat outta hell, as the cameras pans back to Gutter Rat having a conversation with none other than his new "mentor" Troy Knight. ]

-][-Knight-][- You KNOW I'm supposed to be keeping an eye on you, why do you do stuff like that anyways?

-][-Gutter Rat-][- Look Knight, this whole Mentor Schtick, it's Bu(BEEP)it and you know it, I know it, the fans know it, and most of all, Scotty Heart knows it... Livingston was set for some time off anyways, this just insures some other moron gets a shot at the big time... Syn was first, Samuel is now gone... I'm telling you this Troy, there will be many more in the weeks to follow, and you can watch and learn a thing or two, or you can become a casualty...

-][-Knight-][- First of all, I'm not here to baby-sit you. If that's what Scotty had wanted, he could have just as easily released you to WEW during the MWF shake-up. There's a place for you on this roster, HIS roster, but you can't just keep tearing guys apart on a whim, it's just not good business, and it's not what sports entertainment is about.

-][-Gutter Rat-][- I�m a wrestler, Troy... A brawler... A Gladiator... I eat, drink, sweat, bleed, p(bleep)ss and s(bleep)it, this business and I go out there every week and take care of business... What DOES concern me Troy, is that I understand that you and Scotty go WAY back, so, the fact that I'm stuck with you is irrelevant. I know who you blew to get this job... But if we have to get along, if there's something to be had with this mentoring thing, then I'll go along with it, for now...

-][-Knight-][- Now hit the showers, I want to go to dinner, and can't have you looking like you just crawled up out of the arenas sewer system. We have matters to discuss against your opponent next week.

-][-Gutter Rat-][- I have a match next week? Wha? Who?

-][-Knight-][- Well, as punishment for your actions tonight, I think it'd be best to have you face the man that crushed young Samuel before you did, Eric Kessler...

-][-Gutter Rat-][- You do?

-][-Knight-][- All this pent up anger and frustration, let's see how well you do against Kessler, maybe you can work out some of those issues.

-][-Gutter Rat-][- Fine... Set it up with Scott... But I'm warning you, it won't be pretty, and that little fancy whore of his... Let's just say that she'd better wear something real trashy, 'cause that's how I like em...

-][-Knight-][- That�s the spirit, ya big goof. Now hit the showers, I'm starving.

[As Gutter Rat turns to leave Troy Knight slaps him on the ass, prompting G.R. to stop, and stand totally tall, turning on his mentor.]

-][-Gutter Rat-][- Never... NEVER, do that again...

[Camera closes, back to Clash and Black.]

-][-Clash-][- That was just wrong on so many levels!

-][-Black-][- Seems like Troy and Gutter Rat are going to get to know each other on some new levels.

-][-Clash-][- Once again, wrong!

-][-Black-][- Huh? Now what? I am told we are heading to the office of General Manager Scotty Heart once again!

[The scene does indeed head towards the office of the GM, however, it is not the GM who fills the chair. It is Ed Johnson. Johnson has just finished his announcing work and is now in the GM�s chair, what is this all about? Opposite Johnson is Jason Storm. Storm, who has had a rough couple of weeks with his wife and daughter in hospital sits with his head in his hands.]

-][-Johnson-][- Listen Jason, we all know the situation that you are in and obviously the NLR is worried about you.

-][-Storm-][- Maybe they should be worried about my wife and kids!

-][-Johnson-][- We are. Of course we are. But I don�t get what you want from us�

-][-Storm-][- I need more money Johnson! I can�t feed my little boy on the wage I am getting alone. I can�t afford to pay for medical bills, for gas, for general bills. If I don�t get more money soon, my family is going to fall apart.

[Johnson looks on with his eyes focused.]

-][-Johnson-][- Ok. Ok. This is what we are going to do. I will get your wages set onto a temporary pay raise. You will earn just over double to what you are on at the minute until your family is fit to survive. Now go on, go get ready for your match later on tonight.

[Jason thanks Ed and shakes his hand as he gets up. Storm walks towards the exit as in walks Mr. Heart. Scotty looks at Storm and nods before looking over towards Ed Johnson. Scotty doesn�t look very impressed with Johnson sitting in his chair but shuts the door after Jason.]

-][-Scotty Heart-][- What the hell are you doing?

-][-Johnson-][- Filling in for you sir.

-][-Scotty Heart-][- Filling in for me? I was just getting the latest news on Samuel Livingston and I come back here to find you in MY office and sat in MY chair.

-][-Johnson-][- Well Storm wanted to ask for some assistance and seen as I am you �Assistant� Assistant Manager and you wasn�t around, I had to deal with it. I have increased his wages by just over double until his family gets back on track.

[Scotty�s face turns red, about as red as his streaks through his hair. The GM slams his hands on his desk and stares a hole through Johnson. The big assistant looks as scared as can be.]

-][-Scotty Heart-][- You did what?! I have just heard that Livingston has to leave the company and recover and I come back to hear that you are giving our pay raises to talent without even asking me?! What the hell are you playing at you idiot?!

-][-Johnson-][- �He is in an hour of need�

-][-Scotty Heart-][- You will be standing outside the job office in a minute you jackass! Get out of my office. Get out!

[Johnson scuttles out of the chair and away from the irate Heart. As Johnson leaves he looks back only to see Scotty throwing a vase of flowers across the room, smashing the glass against the wall. The scene fades back to Paul and Taylor at ringside with Scotty breathing like a bull.]

-][-Black-][- Ed Johnson has gone and done it now!

-][-Clash-][- Huh? What is going on?

-][-Black-][- Did you just take any notice in the last five minutes?

-][-Clash-][- Umm, yeah, of course I did.

-][-Black-][- So what just happened?

-][-Clash-][- Jamie Orton won a match?

-][-Black-][- Shut up Paul! Samuel Livingston has suffered a very near miss with Eric Kessler during his match and he won�t be cleared to wrestle for at least a year. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Samuel at this very hard time. We wish him a speedy and full recovery.

-][-Clash-][- You sound like you are bothered Taylor.

-][-Black-][- Of course I am bothered.

-][-Clash-][- Oh come on. It is only Samuel Livingston. Not like he was any good anyway. Good riddance I say!

-][-Black-][- Folks, we are going to have to go to an interval because the scenes that are about to unfold at the announce desk are not fit to show on television!

-][-Clash-][- Oh goody� OUCH! That hurt!

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