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Adam Stryker vs. Sam Hamilton Nov 22, 2017 13:27:58 GMT -8 Sam "The Titaness" Hamilton likes this

Post by Eʟʏsɪᴜᴍ Pʀᴏ on Nov 22, 2017 13:27:58 GMT -8

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Adam Stryker vs. Sam Hamilton

Deadline: Friday December 1st, 2017 at 11:59pm EST
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Adam Stryker vs. Sam Hamilton Nov 25, 2017 1:52:12 GMT -8

Post by Adam Stryker on Nov 25, 2017 1:52:12 GMT -8

We hear the crowd roaring in the background as the camera takes us to a locker room backstage. Adam Stryker walks slowly into the frame, bruised, yet satisfied after his big win over Mark Storm at the latest KAMIKAZE Pro event, sits on one of the benches and wipes the sweat off his face with a towel. He puts the towel away and looks right at the camera and smirks.

"This... I forgot how good this feels," he says, smiling, breathing heavily as his latest match just finished mere minutes ago. "For a bit over two years," he raises two fingers up for a second, "I was out of active competition. I was a family man, a corporate worker, and evethough I still trained youngsters at my Dojo in LA, it never felt quite as good as actually jumping into the ring with someone to beat the hell out of each other in a proper match. Now, I finally know the feeling again. I´m in Japan with KAMIKAZE Pro for their second ever tour, hitting that squared circle night in, night out. But I´m not here, talking to you," he points at the camera briefly, "To speak about KAMIKAZE Pro. I´m here to talk about what´s gonna happen when I come back to the USA and let my presence be felt in Elysium Pro."

Adam reaches behind the bench and pulls out a can of Asahi.

"You see, people," he opens the can, "thought I completely forgot about Elysium, that I put it aside and care only about being a big deal in Japan, since I wasn´t even at Hallowed Ground even if I signed a contract with the promotion couple days prior." He takes a couple of sips of the Japanese beer. "But those people don´t know who Adam Stryker really is. I´m not a young kid who throws away a chance in one promotion just because another one opens up. I honor all my obligations the same. Yes, I was in Japan already by the time Hallowed Grounds was taking place, as I was ready for a couple nights of grueling competition. But I saw the event. In fact," he takes another big sip, "I saw it four times already."

Stryker nods. "Yeah, really. You see, I don´t call myself the Ringmaster because I´m a bitter old guy who thinks he´s better than all the other damn kids around, nor because it´s a moniker that would look good on t-shirts. I call myself the Ringmaster because I am one. If I know there´s a chance I´ll face you, I want to study you, I want to watch your matches over and over and over, all the way until I get to the point where I know what move you´re gonna make before you even know it yourself. I´ve been sitting back, watching from the distance, studying each and every one of the Elysium stars. So now, when I finally arrive in flesh, I am sure to make an impact right off."

He takes another few sips and puts the can aside.

"Ironically though, in my first match, I face someone unknown to me, a fellow newcomer to the self proclaimed last kingdom of wrestling. Samantha Hamilton, or as she likes to be called... The Titaness.

Sam, you haven´t really done anything yet do boast such a bold moniker... But I´ll give you the benefit of the doubt. I trust that Elysium wouldn´t sign just anyone they wouldn´t fully believe in. You have quite an interesting mission statement, Samantha. You are out to prove that women can be on the same level as men in the ring, hang with the best of them. I agree with that and applaud that you put this ahead of the regular, perhaps egotistical hunger for just collecting championship belts.

The thing is, Samantha, that I don´t think this fight of yours is actually worth it. We all know how good female wrestlers are already. I´ve been wrestling for eleven years and some of the best matches I´ve had were against or alongside women. The Tiami Tylers, the Jessica Harmonys, the Heather Halliwells... But... Do you know what all these women have in common?"

He smirks and raises an eyebrow in a short pause.

"Simple. I beat... them.. all..." he states slowly.

"Don´t get me wrong," he continues, "I´m not saying any fight against any one of those ladies was simple, no, it was always quite hard fought, and I expect nothing less from you. I´m just saying there is a kind of a pattern. Back when I was in PWX, the company that I called home for years, the company where I was their top star, the Superstar of the Year, many said the moment that made me was when I started my rivalry with Darin Zion when I powerbombed him off a ladder through the sound system. But I like to think that the moment that kickstarted my PWX career was a bit before that. My first win, when I made Tiami Tyler, a strong woman and a great wrestler quite like you, submit.

I intend to recreate that very feeling. To make Elysium Pro my new home, to be the face of this promotion, the champion. And to do that, I have to start with putting you in that Stretch Muffler and making you tap... that... mat," he says, slowly tapping his right palm against his left with each of the last three words. Stryker gets up and gives the camera one last piercing stare.

"See you in Vegas."

Fade to black.

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Adam Stryker vs. Sam Hamilton Nov 25, 2017 6:01:04 GMT -8

Post by Sam "The Titaness" Hamilton on Nov 25, 2017 6:01:04 GMT -8

AMBITION

As a camcorder turns on, it shows the Titaness half-running, half-jogging. Behind her are the sun set and a mostly empty road. Her pace slows to a more relaxed one. What used to be heavy, labored breaths turn calm as she notices the camera focused right at her. A coy smirk spreads over her face as she waves.

"Hallowed Ground was as breath-taking as the scenery behind me, if I do say so myself. That's exactly what makes it all the more exciting. The difference in watching and actually participating in something is huge! So hell and yes, you damn well better believe I am ecstatic to finally see how well all of my years of training and hard work have paid off. So, according to my informants, I'm going against ... who again?"

A foreign voice, likely the one holding the camera, replies quickly, "Adam Stryker."

"Who?" The Titaness replies, her grin widening. "See, Mr. Stryker, when it comes to things I'm passionate and love, I always do my homework. I'm not all brawn and no brains like some people may immediately assume. As such, I, too, watched the Hallowed Ground event. Suffice to say, I didn't see any Adam Stryker's in it. You know what that tells me? That single fact implies that you don't want victory as much as I do. You see, whereas you took a break - or so that's what you say - I have never once stopped working towards this very moment."

The Titaness holds up nine fingers in front of the camera.

"See that, Adam? That's the age I knew I wanted to fight for a living. Now that I'm older, very much in my prime, and raring to go, nothing is gonna stop me. In fact, that was another thing I discovered while browsing through your career and background history. Learning you left Elysium. That spells out you don't have as much pride as you could, or should. I, on the other hand ... am going to make this my world, my everything."

The Titaness lowered her right hand, keeping her left up. As the next words passed her parted lips, she would raise a digit up.

"Past. Present. And my future. This is what wrestling has always been for me. I don't sense that from you. You say you've done this for eleven years and try to imply you're so passionate about it. Yet all the while, you never stayed with Elysium. Can you understand why that feels rather amiss to me?"

The Titaness offered a casual shrug, raising her forearm to wipe the sweat away from her head.

"Honestly, I'm not likely going to find that answer out anytime soon. Not before we meet in the ring, anyway. Do know this, however; you've got a lot of your facts about me very much wrong. Yes, it is correct that I want to see how far I can go in what used to be a male-dominant sport. But there is soooooo much more to me than what meets the eye."

The Titaness paused, silently contemplating on how to proceed from here on out.

"Any other motives - should you care to actually learn them - will need to be worked for. And not in a half-assed manner, either. As of right now, I am literally strolling down the road to success. I'm heading for Vegas right now with nothing but pure intentions to enter the ring and win. I am not many things, nor names. Primarily any you listed. And because of that, I promise you that our fight will not be the same as any other you've had before."

Her eyes narrowed as a brief but very irritated expression entered the Titaness's hazel orbs.

"Just because you've beaten all your other female opponents before, that sure as shit does not mean you will always emerge the victor. Granted, I realize that even I, myself, may not win. But I can say that I have continued to grasp and cling onto my dream and desire. It has never changed, nor has my destination on where I'm going to play out what I've worked so hard for; to earn a spot in a ring and fight against any and everyone designated foe. Right here and now, I'm gonna make you a few promises that I will keep from this very second until we officially meet in the ring."

The same three fingers the Titaness rose disappeared briefly. Slowly, but very surely, they began to show up as Samantha spoke once more.

"This fight will be like none of your other fights with or against women. Hell and no! You most definitely will not win by forcing me to submit. If you win at all, it'll be - hopefully - via a pinfall. Point number three? If for even one millisecond you don't come at me with every ounce of determination and will power you've got, you will lose. Because I have come too damn far to just up and lose. Sure, that'll happen every now and again. But I, too, intend on arriving into Elysium and making an impact. So you, Mr. Stryker, damn well better be as serious as I am. Otherwise?"

The Titaness finally pointed right at herself.

"I guarantee that victory will be mine."

Her head tilted as a new thought entered the Titaness's head. "I'm curious ... what are you doing while you're watching this, hm? Oh, and for the record, I started this walk-slash-jog a few days ago, back in Chicago. I'm in Seattle at the moment. I'll see you in Vegas. Just remember what they always say; what happens there, stays there. Regardless of whether I win or lose, I intend to beat you so badly that you'll never leave Vegas. Not anytime soon, anyway."

The Titaness waves one last time before the camcorder cuts out, and she disappears from sight.

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Adam Stryker vs. Sam Hamilton Nov 29, 2017 3:11:06 GMT -8

Post by Adam Stryker on Nov 29, 2017 3:11:06 GMT -8

OFF CAMERA

"Long flight?"
"Yeah. Forgot how they felt."

The Uber driver chuckles. "Gonna let you rest then, buddy," he says to Adam´s delight. It takes seventeen hours to get from Osaka in Japan to LAX, and safe to say Adam felt every minute of it. It´s been a couple years since he was on a flight so long. Even in his final months before taking the break, he was booked only in the US most of the time. The furthest he went because of work in his PR company was Phoenix, and the family vacations and holidays never really took part away from LA.

But now, the travels begin again. Adam went for his first tour with KAMIKAZE Pro in Japan. He now gets to spend a few days in LA, but then he´s off to Las Vegas for Elysium Pro. He´s booked for a show in Mexico at the end of the year, the next Elysium Pro PPV is in Manchester, England... It´s gonna be busy.

At least he has the support of his family. At least he hopes so. When he had left for Japan, Maria and the kids were so very supportive, they couln´t wait to see daddy in the ring again. But when he was on the tour, there was... Nothing. No Skype calls, no text messages, he hasn´t heard from his family since leaving LA some ten days ago. Eventhough his comeback to Japan was a success as he picked up some big victories, he wasn´t able to celebrate them, not knowing what was going on back in LA.

"There you go, big man. Your place," breaks Adam´s flow of thoughts suddenly as he is dropped off in front of his house. He gets out of the car with a simple "Thanks," towards the driver, puts his big sports bag over his shoulder and slowly walks to the front door of the house. He unlocks the door and walks in.

"Maria? Mia? Alex? Davey?" he shouts.

No answer.

"Fuckin´... anyone?" he mutters as he drops his bag in the hallway and walks to the kitchen. On the kitchen table, he finds a letter.

"Went to see my parents with the kids. Sorry we didn´t talk, phone died. Will be back tomorrow. Love, Maria."

Adam grabs a can of beer from the fridge and sits on one of the kitchen chair with a sigh of relief.

"So this is how it feels to be away from home," he says, cracking the beer open.

ON CAMERA

"I´m honestly gonna need a shovel to get through all the bullshit you said."

We open to see Adam Stryker, back from his travels in Japan, sitting behind his office table in Los Angeles. We see that Adam´s wearing a black polo shirt buttoned all the way up, and in front of him on the table lies a closed laptop and a mug of coffee.

"See, after years and years of coping with anger management issues and trying to get my mental health sorted, there´s not much that really grinds my gears. You wanna insult me? The way I look, the way I dress, the manner I talk in? Fine, go ahead, I don´t give a damn. You wanna insult my talent in the ring? Go ahead too, I´ll be happy to prove you wrong... But..."

Adam sighs.

"There are two topics that make a short fuse go off in me. First, no one should ever insult my family. I´m glad that even in that simplistic blondie head of yours, you did not do that. But second... No one... NO ONE," he shouts, "shall ever question my pride and dedication towards professional wrestling. That is where I draw the line. And you put on your sports gear and took a big old leap over that line, Samantha."

Adam takes a couple sips of the coffee left in his mug and slams it on the table.

"I had to replay the part of your promo when you said I left Elysium. Just because I wasn´t sure if you´re an elaborate troll or just downright dumb. And frankly, the sentence was so stupid I am still not sure," he chuckles sarcastically. "How can the big research you´ve done on me and boast so much about say I´ve left Elysium, when I haven´t even arrived in the first place? When I never was with the company before? How can you slam me for not being at Hallowed Ground when there was not a single second of you on that show either? How can can you honestly think that I left Elysium, just because I have more dates in my calendar than you, just because more promotions seek my services?"

He shakes his head.

"Maybe it´s my conceit, the massive ego I know I possess... But I do not divide my interest when I wrestle for multiple promotions. I give everyone a hundred percent when I step into their ring. I do trust in your in ring qualities, Samantha, so I believe you would´ve stood a chance even against a one hundred percent ready Adam Stryker. But that was when you kept your mouth shut. When you opened it, with every single word that came out of it, you insulted that ego of mine, you insulted the pride I take in being a professional wrestler, and you made me very, very angry. And when I´m angry, a scale of one hundred percent is not enough to measure how dangerous I am.

I honestly wanted to treat you with dignity and fight you respectfully. But since you´re acting like a little bitch... I´m gonna have to make you hurt and tap out... like a little bitch."

Adam puts his right thumb up to his throat.

"Get real."

He slides the thumb across the throat.

"Or perish."

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Adam Stryker vs. Sam Hamilton Nov 29, 2017 12:32:37 GMT -8

Post by Sam "The Titaness" Hamilton on Nov 29, 2017 12:32:37 GMT -8

VICTORY

"Wow. That's literally all I can immediately say."

As the camera finishes adjusting, it reveals the Titaness sitting upon a very lavish, elegant bed. A simple, silk robe adorns her body. Her arms are crossed over her chest, while the right leg is lightly dangling over her left. Samantha tilts her head up, gazing briefly at the ceiling before returning her attention to the camera.

"First impressions; they really do count. The fact I already had a questionable one of you was my sign. Your retort? Well ... "

The Titaness lightly sighs, shrugging her shoulders casually.

"Each to their own. Look, here's the deal. I simply said it seems weird to move constantly around. Yes, true, I did wonder if you were truly ambitious enough. But if it hadn't been me, someone else very likely would have resorted to those tactics. We're not in a very nice sport of sorts. You do know that, don't you, Stryker?"

The Titaness merely smiles, speaking again after allowing her words to sink in.

"Everyone who's as serious as me - and, in an effort to give you benefit of the doubt, you yourself - are going to say and do any and everything. If anger is a weakness of yours, then guess what? They'll use and exploit that. See, fighting while enraged is all well and good. But there are an equal number of cons that come with it. For example, it's been proven that a good majority of people - even if sober - don't think straight about what they're doing. So by the time you try to pin me, I'll be twenty steps ahead of you. It's as simple as that, Mr. Stryker."

The Titaness stands up, walking to one off the sides of the bed. Beside it is a nightstand. On top of that is a coaster, holding a single glass of water. Grabbing the cup, the Titaness raises it to her lips, elicits a content sigh, and looks back to the camera.

"Now, I'll also admit that maybe my research was slightly flawed. But you still don't know the real me. Don't worry. Soon enough, you'll know. You'll understand. And you'll see that, yes, I can indeed be - as you poignantly put it - a bitch. But you know what? I'm one that does two very specific things. I bite ... and I most definitely back my arrogance up. Even if you do somehow beat me, it will not be easily. And it will be painful .... for the both of us. More you than me; that's my goal, anyway."

The Titaness sneaks in one last sip before beginning to slide under the covers.

"I wasn't even that rude in my last tape. Not compared to what I could have been. Alas, I do believe in the 'do unto others' rule. So don't worry. You'll get your Karma when we meet. You wanna call me a bitch there? Then that's whom you'll be against, and more. Also - and this is just my very unprofessional opinion - but if you truly do have mental issues, maybe you should tend to those rather than meet up with me at Frontline? There wouldn't be any shame in that, you know? Better to take care of yourself and return to fight another day when you're feeling in more tip-top shape. But hey, it's your call in the end, not mine. Even less so given I'm not a licensed professional or whatnot."

Reaching over one last time, Sam opens a drawer and pulls a sleeping mask out. She places it right above her eyes, not yet covering the hazel orbs, before flashing a smug smirk towards the camera.

"For the record, in case you've never been to Vegas ... it truly is gorgeous. I've been here ... ohhhh .... a few days, perhaps? Mostly training, but I have allowed myself to indulge every now and again while waiting for our fated day. And trust me ... I can not wait to make my official debut. It will be a night to remember. Lights, camera, action indeed. And it will be amazing .... "

The smirk expands as Samantha adds, " ... Especially when I become the first woman who bests you in battle. Since, as you say, none were able to defeat you. Oh, I'm sure that'll make for a hell of a sight. And I will love every single second of your loss. I'm not usually a gambling woman. However, I'm feeling bold. So, should I lose, care to make a bet? $300 says even if you win, it will not be by submission. Any other method; pinfall, count-out .... anything else. But you will not make me submit. No one has ... and no one is about to break that record."

A mischievous glint enters her eyes as the innuendo about never submitting passes her lips.

"I'll be far more likely to break your patience before you even start wounding me, or even my own pride. I mean, it was so easy the first time around, and that was before knowing you had anger problems. Now that you've so generously told me a secret trigger of yours ... oh yes. I will gladly use that against you. I'm blonde ... but I'm far from stupid, Adam. Now then .... it's getting late. And I'm going to save my energy. Use it wisely; another thing you should do."

Slowly, the Titaness pulls the sleeping mask over her eyes, waving to the camera.

"Niiiiiiiiight. See you soon .... Mr. Stryker. Remember; what happens here, stays here. I'll make damn sure that includes you."

As Sam finishes bidding the camera 'good night', she turns the lamp off beside her. Almost at the exact same moment, the camera officially shuts off, helping the fading process go smoother and even quicker.

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