Moments after Mayhem.

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Moments after Mayhem...

Ryan Mercury was sat on a bench in the locker room. He had still got his ring gear on, except for one elbow pad, which was resting next to him. The North American Championship was not with him, it was busy getting engraved with his name elsewhere. He looked up as the locker room door opened, in stepped a familiar face.

TBC: They know.

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Maddie Murdock walks in, clapping her hands. She has a genuine smile on her lips, and her blue eyes sparkle with excitement. She has on a short black dress, and her hair is down in loose red curls. Unusual for a girl who was usually seen in ring gear.

Maddie Murdock: Hello Ryan. I know I'm probably the last person that you were expecting to see, and by the look on your face, probably not whom you were expecting. However, I just wanted to say, congrats to your earned win. That was quite a performance out there tonight, and I must say that you've truly impressed me. I was in the back watching, to see if I made the right choice retiring not only myself, but relinquishing the North American Title. I was conflicted as to whether there was someone else out there as deserving of it as I was, and although we have had a short history after I left Corporate Power and they replaced me with someone like you, I must say, that you, sir, are a deserving champion. This week you really pulled through, and you've earned it.

He just looks at her, as she continues.

Maddie Murdock:
So, Champ, keep it up. Hold on to it for as long as you can, because if the time comes, and I want to come out of retirement, I'd want YOU to be the challenge. And again, congrats.

She then backs out, winking at Ryan, and exits his locker room.

(Sorry i know you said TBC: They know but I did wanna say congrats to your win. Well deserved.

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Mercury smiled as Madison left the locker room. He was quite happy to take whatever compliments he could get. He removed his boots and put them to the side. He then began to take off his knee pads when another face entered the room.

TBC: the intended person

OOC: Thanks, appreciate your words!

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T.Q entered inside the locker room and approached Ryan as he was sitting on the bench.


T.Q Smooth
Congratulations champ! I knew you would win that title!

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Ryan looked up and nodded his head, greeting and approving of TQ Smooth. He moved up a bit so that TQ could sit down.

"Thanks, means a lot coming from you."

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T.Q notices that Ryan had moved over, leaving and empty spot on the bench. T.Q walks over and sits down on the bench.


T.Q Smooth
Don't sell yourself short Ryan. You and I, both know that superstars like you are a rare breed.

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Ryan looked down at the floor and then back at TQ, who was now sitting next to him. The new North American Champion let out a little chuckle.

"Well, I have to admit, I was pretty impressive out there. You and I, we have a lot in common. We appreciate when there's genuine talent. I mean, you should be world champion, not Kazama, not Mazzio."

The spectacular superstar smiled and his eyes light up slightly, as if he had seen an opportunity of sorts.

"Say, why aren't you in a hurry to win that championship back?"

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An arrogant smirk consumed T.Q’s face as Ryan asked that question.


T.Q Smooth
In due time, I will regain that title. Silver Kazama is just baby-sitting that title for me, right now.


T.Q looks around the locker room before focusing his attention in Ryan’s direction.


T.Q Smooth
Mazzio did beat me but he will forever be called a paper champion, like so many others before him.


T.Q pauses for a brief second.


T.Q Smooth
It’s bigger than that championship title, Ryan.

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Ryan raised his head with interest before returning it back down to it's normal position. His eyes closed slightly as if he was trying to concentrate, trying to figure something out.

"Yeah, holding the title for a week doesn't mean shit. Mazzio basically rented that belt. It just confuses me how the supposed best championship in EHWF has had 3 different holders in just a few weeks."

Ryan smirked, in a similar fashion to how TQ did earlier in the conversation.

"Say what?"

His eyes gleamed with interest.

"You have bigger plans than the world championship?"

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T.Q looks at Ryan with a certain degree of confidence before speaking.


T.Q Smooth
EHWF has underwent some major changes since 2009 but there is one thing that remains the same and that's the way the system has been structured. Things happen and the world title is basically handed to the next man even if he didn't earn it. From April 25, 2008 to May 16, 2008 the Mayhem World title got passed through three different peoples hands. I know the reasons why that happened, even though I'm not suppose to know.


T.Q pauses for a brief second before proceeding with his claims.


T.Q Smooth
I know the real reason why I'm not the champion right now. It's all about politics when it comes to that title. A committee of three individuals will meet up and everyone will determine who they think should be the winner of a match and who should hold what title. They don't base their decisions off of skill, quality or talent, they base their decisions off of the hatred they have for one person, how they admire another person and favoritism. There is always a price you have to pay for being called the world champion in the EHWF.


T.Q stands up from sitting on the bench.


T.Q Smooth
As far as the bigger plan…….! Taking over the EHWF won't be a problem with strength and numbers.


T.Q stares down Ryan as if he was waiting on him to say "He wanted to be apart of the movement"!

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Ryan took TQ's words with a degree of seriousness. He smiled with a certain arrogance before standing up and staring down TQ closely, eye to eye.

"I don't care about your personal vendetta against EHWF management. I don't care about your conspiracy theories and tall tales. However, I do care about one thing and that's the championship I've just won."

Ryan moved back slightly and extended his right hand towards TQ.

"My interests can easily become your interests...if yours become mine."

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T.Q looks down at Ryan's right hand that he extended, before lifting his head and looking into Ryan's eyes.


T.Q Smooth
Don't worry we're going to make sure that North American title stays exactly where it's at.


T.Q extends his left hand and shakes Ryan's hand for a couple of seconds before releasing his grip.


T.Q Smooth
Just know that loyalty is the key to making this movement stronger. I know you just left the Corporate Powers, and those group of people have no loyalty. Once I say, I got your back, I'm riding with you until the end. I expect you to return the favor, champ!


T.Q smirks at the North American champion.

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Ryan smiled, acknowledging the passionate words from TQ smooth. He nodded his head in agreement and put his right hand on TQ's shoulder.

"As long as our interests remain shared, our loyalty to each other follows suit."

Ryan released his right hand from the former world champions shoulder and grinned with an arrogant unease.

"You and me alone, we are probably enough...but... What do we have in ways of insurance?"

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T.Q looks at Ryan before speaking.


T.Q Smooth
Soon Ryan, very soon you'll meet the other person that is apart of this movement.


T.Q walks towards the exit door in the locker room but before he exits he looks back in Ryan's direction.