Post by Roxi Johnson on Jul 31, 2016 6:51:10 GMT
Hello Mexico!
Well, I guess more appropriately, Hola Mexico! I can’t really begin to tell you how excited I am to be competing in Mexico for the first time, I think in like 3 years! I came here way back then on tour, but we haven’t been back since. Though, I have been all over the world, I did really enjoy my last visit here. So I am eager to get back in front of the great people of Mexico and compete again. Only this time I get a chance to win the Guerreros of Lucha Soaring Eagle championship at Eternal Lucha! To say I am excited would be an understatement. I am so excited to start here in GOL, and I will have my eyes locked on the prize of being Soaring Eagle champion.
Now, Some of you guys in this match, I don’t really know. I know very little about Serena and Sly Cobb. They are huge unknowns to me. Well, Serena I kind of know based on her career in GOL. Sly Cobb seems rather new, and well, to be honest, I’m not like, super impressed or anything. But obviously, He does indeed have the size that, really, none of the rest of the people in the match do. In fact, he’s the only guy period. That in itself makes him tough, and dangerous. The size and strength, despite being a cruiserweight, makes him a threat. I know he does some high flying, and apparently he’s already dropped him promo for this encounter, so obviously he’s prepared for battle. But if you ask me, it was a little hasty to do so. I mean, he didn’t expect me, or my good friend Amy Jo Smyth to be involved in the match until a day or so after he actually cut his promo. This is why you have to be on your toes at all times. You never know who will pop in and throw you right off your game. It’s a trick some people have yet to learn.
None the less, that doesn’t make Sly any less dangerous, in fact, it may make him desperate. But desperation is a stinky cologne when you don’t do your homework and you are impatient. It leads to way too many mistakes. And obviously Sly made a mistake in thinking that it would be a walk in the park.
Heh. I just made a funny.
Come on, walk in the park? Baseball? His whole thing is baseball! Work with me people.
I do like the mustache on the mask though. That is pretty cool.
Anyway, moving on Serena. She seems okay. And she was facing someone in a capture the flag match last time at GOL. I’m not really sure how that went. She also really likes Pokemon I think based on looking through things. And anime too. Also… apparently pain. That’s 2 out of 3 that make sense. Not really sure about the whole pain thing though. Does kind of make one wonder. I guess she’ll be right at home come Eternal Lucha since she’ll be in the ring with 5 other people, all vying to beat her up and get her out of the match. It’s always weird thing when someone really enjoys pain and being hurt. I mean, they say whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. And she is known as “The Lady of 1,000 scars”. I can’t imagine 1,000 scars feeling good. You know what I say? Whatever doesn’t kill you, clearly has to hurt a lot and have 1,000’s of scars is like… really bad.
Though I guess if you actually like all the pain, having scar tissue where it would just cause a touch to really set everything off, would that be like, heaven for her? Is that how this would work? I guess she’s really going to find out at Eternal Lucha. I almost feel bad for having to do this kind of thing. I mean, I’m not a bad person or mean spirited or anything. I try to help everybody. I guess I don’t need to feel guilty about what I have to do because, well… I mean… this is what she wants right? I’m doing her a favor, right? We all are! Well, I wish her luck, but at this point, luck is really not going to have anything to do with it.
That’s the two least known to me. Now I do recognize some familiar faces obviously. Danica Jones was in LAW a while back, where I am security. And I actually liked Danica. She seemed like an okay girl. Tried her best, always gave 100%, unlike her cousin Angel Kash, who believed that money could solve an actual lack of wrestling skill problem. I mean, if I were related to Angel, I’d stay as far away from having anything to do with her as possible. And for a while it seemed like Danica was going to do just that. Heck, I didn’t even know until she told me one day she was even related to Angel. But, I’m not one to pry in people’s business. Danica seemed well on her way and then, just like that, she was gone, and I assumed she would make a name for herself, without Angel Kash. I figured she was talented and skilled enough, there was no way she could fail if given the opportunity.
And now, it seems like I was wrong about her as she also has fallen victim to the Angel Kash “I’m a celebrity/rich girl/valley girl/socialite thing that is still somehow kept alive in wrestling by people like Angel Kash. It’s like a roach with its head cut off, those things just live and live until they die of starvation and you’re just left wondering what the heck happened?! And now, like a disease, it has seemingly infected Dani. I wish there was something I could do about this. Perhaps just beating her in this match will make her see that being obsessed with looks and being famous isn’t exactly the way to go. I wish there was a better way, but, sadly, there’s not. It’s got to go down this way.
If it makes you feel any better, I could just say this is for your own good, but I’m sure if Angel in is your ear like it appears she is, then this is really not going to go right in one ear and out the other. I am almost sorry for this. Almost.
Which brings me to Ursula Areano. You know, much like me, and Amy Jo Smyth, Ursula is all over the place wrestling. I see her in a lot of places, I see her making mention of how she’s going straight to the top of the wrestling world. And you know, for a while there, I actually believed it. I mean, how can a person so well-traveled not succeed? You’d think it was forgone conclusion. But… it’s totally not the case is it? I mean, I want to believe in Ursula, she seems like an okay person and a decent wrestler, but if you’re coming into companies and just… falling in line and expecting success to be handed to you, you’re in the wrong business. It seems to me that Ursula is just joining up all these places and just… having a match or two, making no real impact or memorable stays, and then… moving on to the next thing.
Sadly, it doesn’t work that way in wrestling without a proper reputation. One I have yet to see Ursula establish. No, in this business, you have hunker down and fight, or have the ability to hunker down if you need to. I may be a guest here, but I plan on making an impact and winning the Soaring Eagle championship, this is one of Ursual’s many companies she’s contracted to. Does anything one think it will make a difference to her if she wins or loses? No, just being involved is all I see Ursula really doing. She is using the jack-of-all-trades approach and expecting to succeed. Get good in one place, make a name for yourself and then hop all around. If you hop all around now, you’re really not going to make a big name for yourself, you’re going to be the equivalent of a fan that follows a team. I expect better someone as talented as Ursula is. I really do.
And that… bring me to my good friend Amy Jo Smyth. She has become a very close, trusted friend to my wife and I, and her help and guidance and acceptance of us has been nothing short of incredible. I will always hold AJ in the highest regard possible. She is, and always will be, my friend, above all else.
Having said all that. It has always seemed to me that AJ has always been in this for the wrong reasons. She’s said it from her own mouth she wants fame and fortune, chasing these matches, tournaments, entering anything, including this Soaring Eagle survival match, simply because it means some prestige to her name should she win it. I wish that AJ would just relax and try to actually enjoy the moment, and enter the ring for fun, and think of things that way instead of treating them like its a little miss beauty pageant. It’s head scratching to me just how many things AJ will dive headlong into just to try and say that she did this. It’s almost an insecurity about her own career.
And really, AJ has nothing to be ashamed of. She’s in hall of fames, she’s set records with title reigns, she’s won big tournaments. She instantly improves and makes everything about every match she’s in seem important. She’s battled her way through every type of adversity. She is a living, breathing inspiration to wrestlers. They stand up and take notice when she’s around.
It’s like the only one who doesn’t see it, is her.
She’s reached the point now where every single open match she wants to be there. As if she wants to be seen as a greedy fame whore. I don’t like this Amy Jo Smyth. Not one bit. I want the Amy Jo Smyth that is happy to be in the ring competing, and doing so because that’s what she loves. Chasing number and achievements really takes away from the enjoyment of the game. It makes it hard to do at all. Then it becomes work. I just hop AJ realizes this before it’s too late and she ends up chasing way too many things and coming away empty handed. She doesn’t need to be this way. I can only shake my head at really the only flaw I have seen in my friend.
I mean, outside of the nose wrinkle when she smiles and laughs, but that’s cute.
Anyway, I know that my friend will bring it. I intend to bring everything I have. And should it come down to us two at the very end…. May the best woman win.
I will see you all there. Soaring Eagle and Eternal Lucha!
Buenes Noches!
{ Roxi sits in a limo driving to an unknown destination. She looks around nervously, but continues to talk to Vision on her phone. }
Vision – It's going to be fine.
Roxi – Are you sure?
Vision – It's just a photoshoot.
Roxi – It just seems boring. What I wouldn't give for some fighting
Vision – You can't. Remember?
Roxi – I know.
Vision – It's a photoshoot for Esquire. It's a class organization. They make everyone look great.
Roxi – I'm not really that photogenic.
{Vision rolls his eyes}
Roxi – What?
Vision – You take photos on your butt and post them online.
Roxi – So?
Vision – ...Nevermind. Just, have some fun.
Roxi – I'm trying. I'm getting so bored with this stuff I'm joining twitter trends.
Vision – Maybe after this shoot, you'll be trending.
Roxi – Maybe. That would be cool.
Vision – See, you're having more fun already.
Roxi – ....Very funny.
Vision – What?
Roxi – Just so people like Dom can oogle me in a magazine.
Vision – Better there then physically touching you right?
Roxi – I guess. But then again, I fit the criteria for him: A pair of boobs and a vagina.
Vision – That's his standard?
Roxi – Is there any other for guys?
Vision – Touche'
{The limo pulls to a stop }
Roxi – Looks like we're here. Wish me luck!
Vision – Good luck, and have fun!
{Roxi is guided into the building where her shoot is taking place.}
Wow. This place is huge. Looks kinda small on the outside.
{Eventually, she is greeted by Jay Fielden, editor in chief of Esquire}
Jay Fielden – Hello Roxi, I'm Jay Fielden.
Roxi – Nice to meet you.
Jay Fielden – Likewise. I've been hearing some great things about you. Love your work.
Roxi – Wow, thanks.
Jay Fielden – So, Let me show you where you're shooting.
Roxi – Great. Lead the way.
Jay Fielden – Follow me.
{Roxi follows David to an empty set with lighting and a bed and other things for the shoot. }
Jay Fielden – This is it. Once again, it's great to meet you, and to work with you.
Roxi – Likewise.
Jay Fielden – So, you excited?
Roxi – Yeah. A little.
Jay Fielden – Don't worry, Nate and Audrey are going to take good care of you. Also, Michael will be doing your interview.
Roxi – Sounds great.
Jay Fielden – Okay, I'll let Nate take it from here, and I look forward to seeing the results.
Roxi – I hope it looks good.
Jay Fielden – Me too, catch you later.
{ Jay shakes her hand then turns and leaves. Nate, the photographer walks up to her. }
Roxi – You must be Nate.
Nate – That's me.
Roxi – You're going to make me look good, right?
Nate – I do my best. Audrey does a lot of the magic, I just take pictures.
Roxi – Modest I see.
Nate – I try to be humble. I mean, thousands of guys read this magazine. So, I try to make the ladies I shoot look good.
Roxi – Well, I'm counting on you.
Nate – I'll do my best. Audrey is waiting for you in the dressing room right back there. You can change and get ready. I've still got a few items to set up.
Roxi – Thanks Nate.
{ Roxi walks into the dressing room and sits in her chair. }
Audrey – Hello Roxi, how are you.
Roxi – It's a good day, I guess. I can't complain.
Audrey – Well, you could.
Roxi – But who'd listen?
{ They share a laugh}
Audrey – So, you ready to shoot?
Roxi – Yeah. I think so.
Audrey – A little nervous?
Roxi – Yeah, a little, Never really done anything like this before.
Audrey – Don't worry. It'll be great. Nate's great.
Roxi – I sure hope so.
Audrey – Well, let's get you all sexy.
Roxi – Okay.
Audrey – Take off your shirt.
{ Roxi stares at Audrey. }
Roxi – ...Excuse me?
Audrey – Take off your shirt. I don't want to ruin your shirt with the makeup.
Roxi – Uh...okay.
{Roxi removes her shirt and eases back in the chair. Roxi has finished getting her make-up, and walks out in her robe. }
Nate – Hey Roxi, we'll be ready in a few seconds.
Roxi – Okay.
Man it's cold. I'm going to start nipping out if this keeps up.
Nate – There, looks like we're ready.
{ Roxi removes her robe, clad in her outfit for the shoot. She walks up to Nate. }
Roxi – Well?
Nate – I'd like to do the actual cover shot. So, we need you over here with this mask.
Roxi – What's the mask for?
Nate – Well, you like the superhero stuff, so the cover shot plan was you taking off that mask all sexy like. The tag line is "Roxi Johnson: Wrestling's Superhero unmasked" Sounds cool right?
Roxi – ...R...right.
Nate – Something wrong?
Roxi – No! er...no. It sounds great.
Nate – Great.
{ Roxi moves into position with the lone ranger type mask on her face. Nate starts taking photos as Roxi removes the mask slowly and seductively and such. }
Nate – Great. Great stuff. I like it. Perfect.
Roxi – I take I'm doing a good job?
Nate – Fantastic.
Roxi – Was that a response, or you continuing to hurl compliments?
Nate – No, it really is great. You're a natural. You sure this isn't your first time?
Roxi – It is. I swear.
Nate – Could have fooled me. Anyway, that shots in the bag, so we can move on.
Roxi – Great.
{ We flash forward to later in the shoot, and Roxi is wearing a different outfit. Nate shoots the photos and they're done. }
Roxi – This has been a lot of fun.
Nate – It's been great.
Roxi – I have to say though, this is some really tiny underwear. I can't imagine wearing this anywhere else.
Nate – It's what they like. Well, look like we need one final spread and then you can get dressed an conduct your interview.
Roxi – Okay.
Nate – Did you bring your championship belt?
Roxi – Yeah, you guys asked me to.
Nate – Great.
A stage hand hands Roxi her title.
Roxi – So, what are we doing?
Nate – Well, we'd like a couple of shots of you with the belt.
Roxi – Oh, sounds great.
Nate – Yeah, so go ahead and take your top off.
{ Roxi gives Nate a stunned look. }
Roxi – Excuse me?
Nate – You're top. If you could take it off for the shot.
Roxi – I already took my shirt off.
Nate – I know. I'm talking about the bra top.
Roxi – What...why?
Nate – For the shot. We'll have you pose with the belt over your chest.
Roxi – ...I thought this was a classy group. You're all perverts!
Nate – Nobody here is going to judge you.
Roxi – ...ugh....Alright.
Nate – Great.
{ After that the shoot is over. Roxi starts to re-dress in her dressing room, when there's a knock. }
Roxi – Yes?
Michael – Ms. Johnson? I'm Michael, Michael Anderson. I'm conducting the interview.
Roxi – Right. I'll be out in a second.
Michael – Just look for me, I'll be finishing up another interview.
Roxi – Alright, thank you.
Michael – No problem.
{ Roxi quickly finishes re-dressing and heads out to find Michael. }
Roxi – Ah, there he is.
{ She walks over, and sees Michael, who is still interviewing. }
Michael – Hey, I'll be done in a sec.
Roxi – Oh, alright.
Michael – Have you met Mr. Limbaugh?
Roxi – ...Uh...no.
{ From his chair, the famous talk show host stands, and smiles. }
Michael – Rush Limbaugh, this is Roxi Johnson.
Roxi – Hi.
{ He holds his hand out, and Roxi holds hers out, and Rush grabs it and kisses it. }
Oh...GROSS!
Rush Limbaugh – How are you my dear?
Roxi – I'm...great.
Rush Limbaugh – What is it you do?
Roxi – I...wrestle.
Rush Limbaugh – Oh, you're one of those wrestler babes? Wearing all that tight spandex and wrestling around with other girls?
Roxi – ....Y...Yeah.
Rush Limbaugh – Fantastic. Doing something you're good at. Where are you wrestling next?
Roxi – Mexico…
Rush Limbaugh – Oh… be sure you have all your shots, don’t drink the water and really don’t bring back any of those illegals. Well, I've got to run, I'll obviously be on the radio and I'll tell them to check out your show.
Roxi – Thanks....I guess...
Rush Limbaugh – Good-bye Michael, Good-bye my dear.
{ Rush walks up to Roxi and kisses her on the cheek before departing. }
Really? This guy just kisses me!?
Michael – Well, you can have a seat.
Roxi – ...Yeah.
{ She sits down, still stunned that Rush Limbaugh kissed her. }
Michael – You alright?
Roxi – Yeah...I'm good.
Michael – He's actually a nice guy.
Roxi – And a racist.
Michael – True, but let's talk about you.
Roxi – Okay.
Michael – So, when did you get into wrestling?
Roxi – I've been a fan for a while. I did ballet when I was 8 and theatre and gymnastics in high school. All three combine into pro wrestling.
Michael – So, with all that, I'd imagine you're pretty flexible?
Roxi – ...I...Yeah, I am.
Michael – Sweet. So when you got into wrestling, was it what you expected?
Roxi – I trained with nothing but guys. I was the only girl out of a class of 22. The trainers try to smoke you out, to see if you'll take the beating and keep coming back. I kept coming back.
Michael – Did they treat you any differently?
Roxi – No.
Michael – So, outside the ring, I hear you're a big comic book nerd. Is that true?
Roxi – Yup.
Michael – Are you a marvel girl, or a DC girl?
Roxi – I read both. But Batman got me into comics. Then I started reading Spider-Man, Sandman, Y, And The Walking Dead.
Michael – Really? Ever wanted to be on the show?
Roxi – I hate the show, actually. Everyone on it besides Darryl can go die. I actually cheered when Lori died.
Michael – Wow.
Roxi – I was just annoyed that zombies didn't eat her on screen.
Michael – So, you're a big zombie fan too?
Roxi – Yeah. I love Horror in general. I will watch horror movies all day. Even if their bad.
Michael – What's bad?
Roxi – I just watched Two Headed Monster Shark. Brooke Hogan is in it.
Michael – Sounds awful.
Roxi – It's terrible. But as a horror fan, you take the bad with the good.
Michael – So, if you were in the Zombie apocalypse, how do you think you'd do?
Roxi – It depends, if the zombies are slow, I don't think I'd have a problem. If the zombies are fast...I'm not sure
Michael – I see. So, how did you stumble across GOL, where you are now wrestling?
Roxi – Well, I actually have been following them for a little bit and saw some of their shows. I loved the action and excitement that went along with it. It was cool to see. It made me want to be part of it. And in the end, I got an opportunity to take part in the show and wrestle in Mexico and I always loved Mexico so, I figured, why not jump at the chance.
Michael – And GOL gave you that chance?
Roxi – They did. I mean, I am at the point in my career where I don’t have to really ask for work, it comes my way or it’s open to take. I’m pretty set now. GOL is something I wanted to do. And even though I have to wrestle my friend, I’m going to just enjoy the moment.
Michael – Really?
Roxi – Yeah. Where else but in Pro Wrestling can a girl who pretends to be a superhero wrestle a guy who does looks like a mascot for a baseball team.
Michael – That's....a good question.
Roxi – It should be a lot of fun.
Michael – Does it bother you, to wrestle guys?
Roxi – No. I find it easier to wrestle a guy then a girl. With a guy, you can say anything to them, but girls are different. They only use a select number a words when talking about each other. Think about it. When girls dislike each other, it's a small list of insults. Then usually, they cat-fight after that.
Michael – Right. Uh...do you have a...boyfriend?
Roxi – No. I have a wife. It's really hard to have steady relationships when we're working every night, and occasionally leaving town for a big show. My travel schedule is crazy, so I couldn't expect a guy or girl I was with to stay with me through all that. But I found a wife who I love very much who is my friend, my partner, and travels with me all the time
Michael – So, you got nothing right now?
Roxi – I...get by.
Michael – What does that mean?
Roxi – I have everything I need, to keep myself occupied.
Michael – I see. Well, thanks for your time.
{ Roxi rides back in the limo. She talks to Vision on her phone. }
Vision – So, how did it go?
Roxi – Good. I guess.
Vision – You mean you didn't have any fun?
Roxi – The shoot was fine...A little weird, but fine.
Vision – But did you have fun?
Roxi – I did...until Rush Limbaugh kissed me. Twice. I'm never going to live that down. I swear if I see him again, I will kick him in the nuts. Stupid Rush Limbaugh.
Vision – Let it go.
Roxi – I will, once I get to Mexico, I will feel a whole lot better.
Well, I guess more appropriately, Hola Mexico! I can’t really begin to tell you how excited I am to be competing in Mexico for the first time, I think in like 3 years! I came here way back then on tour, but we haven’t been back since. Though, I have been all over the world, I did really enjoy my last visit here. So I am eager to get back in front of the great people of Mexico and compete again. Only this time I get a chance to win the Guerreros of Lucha Soaring Eagle championship at Eternal Lucha! To say I am excited would be an understatement. I am so excited to start here in GOL, and I will have my eyes locked on the prize of being Soaring Eagle champion.
Now, Some of you guys in this match, I don’t really know. I know very little about Serena and Sly Cobb. They are huge unknowns to me. Well, Serena I kind of know based on her career in GOL. Sly Cobb seems rather new, and well, to be honest, I’m not like, super impressed or anything. But obviously, He does indeed have the size that, really, none of the rest of the people in the match do. In fact, he’s the only guy period. That in itself makes him tough, and dangerous. The size and strength, despite being a cruiserweight, makes him a threat. I know he does some high flying, and apparently he’s already dropped him promo for this encounter, so obviously he’s prepared for battle. But if you ask me, it was a little hasty to do so. I mean, he didn’t expect me, or my good friend Amy Jo Smyth to be involved in the match until a day or so after he actually cut his promo. This is why you have to be on your toes at all times. You never know who will pop in and throw you right off your game. It’s a trick some people have yet to learn.
None the less, that doesn’t make Sly any less dangerous, in fact, it may make him desperate. But desperation is a stinky cologne when you don’t do your homework and you are impatient. It leads to way too many mistakes. And obviously Sly made a mistake in thinking that it would be a walk in the park.
Heh. I just made a funny.
Come on, walk in the park? Baseball? His whole thing is baseball! Work with me people.
I do like the mustache on the mask though. That is pretty cool.
Anyway, moving on Serena. She seems okay. And she was facing someone in a capture the flag match last time at GOL. I’m not really sure how that went. She also really likes Pokemon I think based on looking through things. And anime too. Also… apparently pain. That’s 2 out of 3 that make sense. Not really sure about the whole pain thing though. Does kind of make one wonder. I guess she’ll be right at home come Eternal Lucha since she’ll be in the ring with 5 other people, all vying to beat her up and get her out of the match. It’s always weird thing when someone really enjoys pain and being hurt. I mean, they say whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. And she is known as “The Lady of 1,000 scars”. I can’t imagine 1,000 scars feeling good. You know what I say? Whatever doesn’t kill you, clearly has to hurt a lot and have 1,000’s of scars is like… really bad.
Though I guess if you actually like all the pain, having scar tissue where it would just cause a touch to really set everything off, would that be like, heaven for her? Is that how this would work? I guess she’s really going to find out at Eternal Lucha. I almost feel bad for having to do this kind of thing. I mean, I’m not a bad person or mean spirited or anything. I try to help everybody. I guess I don’t need to feel guilty about what I have to do because, well… I mean… this is what she wants right? I’m doing her a favor, right? We all are! Well, I wish her luck, but at this point, luck is really not going to have anything to do with it.
That’s the two least known to me. Now I do recognize some familiar faces obviously. Danica Jones was in LAW a while back, where I am security. And I actually liked Danica. She seemed like an okay girl. Tried her best, always gave 100%, unlike her cousin Angel Kash, who believed that money could solve an actual lack of wrestling skill problem. I mean, if I were related to Angel, I’d stay as far away from having anything to do with her as possible. And for a while it seemed like Danica was going to do just that. Heck, I didn’t even know until she told me one day she was even related to Angel. But, I’m not one to pry in people’s business. Danica seemed well on her way and then, just like that, she was gone, and I assumed she would make a name for herself, without Angel Kash. I figured she was talented and skilled enough, there was no way she could fail if given the opportunity.
And now, it seems like I was wrong about her as she also has fallen victim to the Angel Kash “I’m a celebrity/rich girl/valley girl/socialite thing that is still somehow kept alive in wrestling by people like Angel Kash. It’s like a roach with its head cut off, those things just live and live until they die of starvation and you’re just left wondering what the heck happened?! And now, like a disease, it has seemingly infected Dani. I wish there was something I could do about this. Perhaps just beating her in this match will make her see that being obsessed with looks and being famous isn’t exactly the way to go. I wish there was a better way, but, sadly, there’s not. It’s got to go down this way.
If it makes you feel any better, I could just say this is for your own good, but I’m sure if Angel in is your ear like it appears she is, then this is really not going to go right in one ear and out the other. I am almost sorry for this. Almost.
Which brings me to Ursula Areano. You know, much like me, and Amy Jo Smyth, Ursula is all over the place wrestling. I see her in a lot of places, I see her making mention of how she’s going straight to the top of the wrestling world. And you know, for a while there, I actually believed it. I mean, how can a person so well-traveled not succeed? You’d think it was forgone conclusion. But… it’s totally not the case is it? I mean, I want to believe in Ursula, she seems like an okay person and a decent wrestler, but if you’re coming into companies and just… falling in line and expecting success to be handed to you, you’re in the wrong business. It seems to me that Ursula is just joining up all these places and just… having a match or two, making no real impact or memorable stays, and then… moving on to the next thing.
Sadly, it doesn’t work that way in wrestling without a proper reputation. One I have yet to see Ursula establish. No, in this business, you have hunker down and fight, or have the ability to hunker down if you need to. I may be a guest here, but I plan on making an impact and winning the Soaring Eagle championship, this is one of Ursual’s many companies she’s contracted to. Does anything one think it will make a difference to her if she wins or loses? No, just being involved is all I see Ursula really doing. She is using the jack-of-all-trades approach and expecting to succeed. Get good in one place, make a name for yourself and then hop all around. If you hop all around now, you’re really not going to make a big name for yourself, you’re going to be the equivalent of a fan that follows a team. I expect better someone as talented as Ursula is. I really do.
And that… bring me to my good friend Amy Jo Smyth. She has become a very close, trusted friend to my wife and I, and her help and guidance and acceptance of us has been nothing short of incredible. I will always hold AJ in the highest regard possible. She is, and always will be, my friend, above all else.
Having said all that. It has always seemed to me that AJ has always been in this for the wrong reasons. She’s said it from her own mouth she wants fame and fortune, chasing these matches, tournaments, entering anything, including this Soaring Eagle survival match, simply because it means some prestige to her name should she win it. I wish that AJ would just relax and try to actually enjoy the moment, and enter the ring for fun, and think of things that way instead of treating them like its a little miss beauty pageant. It’s head scratching to me just how many things AJ will dive headlong into just to try and say that she did this. It’s almost an insecurity about her own career.
And really, AJ has nothing to be ashamed of. She’s in hall of fames, she’s set records with title reigns, she’s won big tournaments. She instantly improves and makes everything about every match she’s in seem important. She’s battled her way through every type of adversity. She is a living, breathing inspiration to wrestlers. They stand up and take notice when she’s around.
It’s like the only one who doesn’t see it, is her.
She’s reached the point now where every single open match she wants to be there. As if she wants to be seen as a greedy fame whore. I don’t like this Amy Jo Smyth. Not one bit. I want the Amy Jo Smyth that is happy to be in the ring competing, and doing so because that’s what she loves. Chasing number and achievements really takes away from the enjoyment of the game. It makes it hard to do at all. Then it becomes work. I just hop AJ realizes this before it’s too late and she ends up chasing way too many things and coming away empty handed. She doesn’t need to be this way. I can only shake my head at really the only flaw I have seen in my friend.
I mean, outside of the nose wrinkle when she smiles and laughs, but that’s cute.
Anyway, I know that my friend will bring it. I intend to bring everything I have. And should it come down to us two at the very end…. May the best woman win.
I will see you all there. Soaring Eagle and Eternal Lucha!
Buenes Noches!
{ Roxi sits in a limo driving to an unknown destination. She looks around nervously, but continues to talk to Vision on her phone. }
Vision – It's going to be fine.
Roxi – Are you sure?
Vision – It's just a photoshoot.
Roxi – It just seems boring. What I wouldn't give for some fighting
Vision – You can't. Remember?
Roxi – I know.
Vision – It's a photoshoot for Esquire. It's a class organization. They make everyone look great.
Roxi – I'm not really that photogenic.
{Vision rolls his eyes}
Roxi – What?
Vision – You take photos on your butt and post them online.
Roxi – So?
Vision – ...Nevermind. Just, have some fun.
Roxi – I'm trying. I'm getting so bored with this stuff I'm joining twitter trends.
Vision – Maybe after this shoot, you'll be trending.
Roxi – Maybe. That would be cool.
Vision – See, you're having more fun already.
Roxi – ....Very funny.
Vision – What?
Roxi – Just so people like Dom can oogle me in a magazine.
Vision – Better there then physically touching you right?
Roxi – I guess. But then again, I fit the criteria for him: A pair of boobs and a vagina.
Vision – That's his standard?
Roxi – Is there any other for guys?
Vision – Touche'
{The limo pulls to a stop }
Roxi – Looks like we're here. Wish me luck!
Vision – Good luck, and have fun!
{Roxi is guided into the building where her shoot is taking place.}
Wow. This place is huge. Looks kinda small on the outside.
{Eventually, she is greeted by Jay Fielden, editor in chief of Esquire}
Jay Fielden – Hello Roxi, I'm Jay Fielden.
Roxi – Nice to meet you.
Jay Fielden – Likewise. I've been hearing some great things about you. Love your work.
Roxi – Wow, thanks.
Jay Fielden – So, Let me show you where you're shooting.
Roxi – Great. Lead the way.
Jay Fielden – Follow me.
{Roxi follows David to an empty set with lighting and a bed and other things for the shoot. }
Jay Fielden – This is it. Once again, it's great to meet you, and to work with you.
Roxi – Likewise.
Jay Fielden – So, you excited?
Roxi – Yeah. A little.
Jay Fielden – Don't worry, Nate and Audrey are going to take good care of you. Also, Michael will be doing your interview.
Roxi – Sounds great.
Jay Fielden – Okay, I'll let Nate take it from here, and I look forward to seeing the results.
Roxi – I hope it looks good.
Jay Fielden – Me too, catch you later.
{ Jay shakes her hand then turns and leaves. Nate, the photographer walks up to her. }
Roxi – You must be Nate.
Nate – That's me.
Roxi – You're going to make me look good, right?
Nate – I do my best. Audrey does a lot of the magic, I just take pictures.
Roxi – Modest I see.
Nate – I try to be humble. I mean, thousands of guys read this magazine. So, I try to make the ladies I shoot look good.
Roxi – Well, I'm counting on you.
Nate – I'll do my best. Audrey is waiting for you in the dressing room right back there. You can change and get ready. I've still got a few items to set up.
Roxi – Thanks Nate.
{ Roxi walks into the dressing room and sits in her chair. }
Audrey – Hello Roxi, how are you.
Roxi – It's a good day, I guess. I can't complain.
Audrey – Well, you could.
Roxi – But who'd listen?
{ They share a laugh}
Audrey – So, you ready to shoot?
Roxi – Yeah. I think so.
Audrey – A little nervous?
Roxi – Yeah, a little, Never really done anything like this before.
Audrey – Don't worry. It'll be great. Nate's great.
Roxi – I sure hope so.
Audrey – Well, let's get you all sexy.
Roxi – Okay.
Audrey – Take off your shirt.
{ Roxi stares at Audrey. }
Roxi – ...Excuse me?
Audrey – Take off your shirt. I don't want to ruin your shirt with the makeup.
Roxi – Uh...okay.
{Roxi removes her shirt and eases back in the chair. Roxi has finished getting her make-up, and walks out in her robe. }
Nate – Hey Roxi, we'll be ready in a few seconds.
Roxi – Okay.
Man it's cold. I'm going to start nipping out if this keeps up.
Nate – There, looks like we're ready.
{ Roxi removes her robe, clad in her outfit for the shoot. She walks up to Nate. }
Roxi – Well?
Nate – I'd like to do the actual cover shot. So, we need you over here with this mask.
Roxi – What's the mask for?
Nate – Well, you like the superhero stuff, so the cover shot plan was you taking off that mask all sexy like. The tag line is "Roxi Johnson: Wrestling's Superhero unmasked" Sounds cool right?
Roxi – ...R...right.
Nate – Something wrong?
Roxi – No! er...no. It sounds great.
Nate – Great.
{ Roxi moves into position with the lone ranger type mask on her face. Nate starts taking photos as Roxi removes the mask slowly and seductively and such. }
Nate – Great. Great stuff. I like it. Perfect.
Roxi – I take I'm doing a good job?
Nate – Fantastic.
Roxi – Was that a response, or you continuing to hurl compliments?
Nate – No, it really is great. You're a natural. You sure this isn't your first time?
Roxi – It is. I swear.
Nate – Could have fooled me. Anyway, that shots in the bag, so we can move on.
Roxi – Great.
{ We flash forward to later in the shoot, and Roxi is wearing a different outfit. Nate shoots the photos and they're done. }
Roxi – This has been a lot of fun.
Nate – It's been great.
Roxi – I have to say though, this is some really tiny underwear. I can't imagine wearing this anywhere else.
Nate – It's what they like. Well, look like we need one final spread and then you can get dressed an conduct your interview.
Roxi – Okay.
Nate – Did you bring your championship belt?
Roxi – Yeah, you guys asked me to.
Nate – Great.
A stage hand hands Roxi her title.
Roxi – So, what are we doing?
Nate – Well, we'd like a couple of shots of you with the belt.
Roxi – Oh, sounds great.
Nate – Yeah, so go ahead and take your top off.
{ Roxi gives Nate a stunned look. }
Roxi – Excuse me?
Nate – You're top. If you could take it off for the shot.
Roxi – I already took my shirt off.
Nate – I know. I'm talking about the bra top.
Roxi – What...why?
Nate – For the shot. We'll have you pose with the belt over your chest.
Roxi – ...I thought this was a classy group. You're all perverts!
Nate – Nobody here is going to judge you.
Roxi – ...ugh....Alright.
Nate – Great.
{ After that the shoot is over. Roxi starts to re-dress in her dressing room, when there's a knock. }
Roxi – Yes?
Michael – Ms. Johnson? I'm Michael, Michael Anderson. I'm conducting the interview.
Roxi – Right. I'll be out in a second.
Michael – Just look for me, I'll be finishing up another interview.
Roxi – Alright, thank you.
Michael – No problem.
{ Roxi quickly finishes re-dressing and heads out to find Michael. }
Roxi – Ah, there he is.
{ She walks over, and sees Michael, who is still interviewing. }
Michael – Hey, I'll be done in a sec.
Roxi – Oh, alright.
Michael – Have you met Mr. Limbaugh?
Roxi – ...Uh...no.
{ From his chair, the famous talk show host stands, and smiles. }
Michael – Rush Limbaugh, this is Roxi Johnson.
Roxi – Hi.
{ He holds his hand out, and Roxi holds hers out, and Rush grabs it and kisses it. }
Oh...GROSS!
Rush Limbaugh – How are you my dear?
Roxi – I'm...great.
Rush Limbaugh – What is it you do?
Roxi – I...wrestle.
Rush Limbaugh – Oh, you're one of those wrestler babes? Wearing all that tight spandex and wrestling around with other girls?
Roxi – ....Y...Yeah.
Rush Limbaugh – Fantastic. Doing something you're good at. Where are you wrestling next?
Roxi – Mexico…
Rush Limbaugh – Oh… be sure you have all your shots, don’t drink the water and really don’t bring back any of those illegals. Well, I've got to run, I'll obviously be on the radio and I'll tell them to check out your show.
Roxi – Thanks....I guess...
Rush Limbaugh – Good-bye Michael, Good-bye my dear.
{ Rush walks up to Roxi and kisses her on the cheek before departing. }
Really? This guy just kisses me!?
Michael – Well, you can have a seat.
Roxi – ...Yeah.
{ She sits down, still stunned that Rush Limbaugh kissed her. }
Michael – You alright?
Roxi – Yeah...I'm good.
Michael – He's actually a nice guy.
Roxi – And a racist.
Michael – True, but let's talk about you.
Roxi – Okay.
Michael – So, when did you get into wrestling?
Roxi – I've been a fan for a while. I did ballet when I was 8 and theatre and gymnastics in high school. All three combine into pro wrestling.
Michael – So, with all that, I'd imagine you're pretty flexible?
Roxi – ...I...Yeah, I am.
Michael – Sweet. So when you got into wrestling, was it what you expected?
Roxi – I trained with nothing but guys. I was the only girl out of a class of 22. The trainers try to smoke you out, to see if you'll take the beating and keep coming back. I kept coming back.
Michael – Did they treat you any differently?
Roxi – No.
Michael – So, outside the ring, I hear you're a big comic book nerd. Is that true?
Roxi – Yup.
Michael – Are you a marvel girl, or a DC girl?
Roxi – I read both. But Batman got me into comics. Then I started reading Spider-Man, Sandman, Y, And The Walking Dead.
Michael – Really? Ever wanted to be on the show?
Roxi – I hate the show, actually. Everyone on it besides Darryl can go die. I actually cheered when Lori died.
Michael – Wow.
Roxi – I was just annoyed that zombies didn't eat her on screen.
Michael – So, you're a big zombie fan too?
Roxi – Yeah. I love Horror in general. I will watch horror movies all day. Even if their bad.
Michael – What's bad?
Roxi – I just watched Two Headed Monster Shark. Brooke Hogan is in it.
Michael – Sounds awful.
Roxi – It's terrible. But as a horror fan, you take the bad with the good.
Michael – So, if you were in the Zombie apocalypse, how do you think you'd do?
Roxi – It depends, if the zombies are slow, I don't think I'd have a problem. If the zombies are fast...I'm not sure
Michael – I see. So, how did you stumble across GOL, where you are now wrestling?
Roxi – Well, I actually have been following them for a little bit and saw some of their shows. I loved the action and excitement that went along with it. It was cool to see. It made me want to be part of it. And in the end, I got an opportunity to take part in the show and wrestle in Mexico and I always loved Mexico so, I figured, why not jump at the chance.
Michael – And GOL gave you that chance?
Roxi – They did. I mean, I am at the point in my career where I don’t have to really ask for work, it comes my way or it’s open to take. I’m pretty set now. GOL is something I wanted to do. And even though I have to wrestle my friend, I’m going to just enjoy the moment.
Michael – Really?
Roxi – Yeah. Where else but in Pro Wrestling can a girl who pretends to be a superhero wrestle a guy who does looks like a mascot for a baseball team.
Michael – That's....a good question.
Roxi – It should be a lot of fun.
Michael – Does it bother you, to wrestle guys?
Roxi – No. I find it easier to wrestle a guy then a girl. With a guy, you can say anything to them, but girls are different. They only use a select number a words when talking about each other. Think about it. When girls dislike each other, it's a small list of insults. Then usually, they cat-fight after that.
Michael – Right. Uh...do you have a...boyfriend?
Roxi – No. I have a wife. It's really hard to have steady relationships when we're working every night, and occasionally leaving town for a big show. My travel schedule is crazy, so I couldn't expect a guy or girl I was with to stay with me through all that. But I found a wife who I love very much who is my friend, my partner, and travels with me all the time
Michael – So, you got nothing right now?
Roxi – I...get by.
Michael – What does that mean?
Roxi – I have everything I need, to keep myself occupied.
Michael – I see. Well, thanks for your time.
{ Roxi rides back in the limo. She talks to Vision on her phone. }
Vision – So, how did it go?
Roxi – Good. I guess.
Vision – You mean you didn't have any fun?
Roxi – The shoot was fine...A little weird, but fine.
Vision – But did you have fun?
Roxi – I did...until Rush Limbaugh kissed me. Twice. I'm never going to live that down. I swear if I see him again, I will kick him in the nuts. Stupid Rush Limbaugh.
Vision – Let it go.
Roxi – I will, once I get to Mexico, I will feel a whole lot better.