At the back of the room, several dozen lucky HWA fans have been permitted entrance, and the excitement from them is palpable.
The hustle and bustle of preparation fill the large room, as several HWA officials go about making last minute touches to where the panel will sit, placing pitchers of chilled water and empty glasses at select points, while some of them tweak the microphones.
One of the officials steps forward in front of the various reporters.
(HWA Official): Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats, we’re about to begin with our first interview.
The hubbub rises as they take their seat, before tailing off in due course.
(HWA Official): Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Logan Neilson.
Polite applause fills the room, as Logan Neilson steps from behind a divider, flashing a wave and smile at the crowd and reporters. A few whistles and cheers sound from the back of the crowd from amongst the fans.
Directed to his seat by one of the officials, he takes his place, sorting himself out, before leaning forward, elbows resting on the table as the interview begins.
(Reporter 1): You’ve been awfully silent this week, have you been training hard for your fatal-four-way at Blood, Sweat and Tears?
(Logan): Aye mate, been working hard in the gym, it’s a big match at the pay-per-view so am making sure am prepared and can build on my good strong victory over Angelus Payne at Havoc.
(Reporter 1): You say this is a big match, but many people may have been expecting you to be facing Butch Parker, what are your thoughts?
Logan shrugs his shoulders in a nonchalant manner.
(Logan): That’s true, I was expecting tae face Butch too if am honest. But nae doubt he’s begged his master for a more… “suitable” match. Fortunately for me it’s no’ the end of the world. I’ll get him eventually because I won’t let up.
He leans back in his chair gesturing for the next question.
(Reporter 2): Sticking with your feelings that this is a big match, you were the last true Spotlight Champion and you only recently came off a well received match for the All-Star. Many people were thinking you’d be moving up to this division and see this as a backward step for you. Do you have anything to say to these people?
Logan furrows his brow trying to find the words to answer the tough question.
(Logan): I think if ye had asked me about this match before last Havoc I’d have agreed. But one thing Mr Willyard said has changed ma mind. Prestige. If he succeeds in his plans tae bring more respect back to the Spotlight Division, like when I held the belt, then I’d be excited tae be involved.
(Reporter 2): Speaking of David Willyard, how do you feel with his comments that you are not ready for the step up to the All Star division?
(Logan): Tae be honest when I first heard it I was a bit cheesed off, but after taking some time tae think about it he’s entitled tae say that. My job is tae prove him wrong and at Blood, Sweat and Tears I have a chance tae do that. My main objective is to regain ma Spotlight Title. Once achieved I’ll work with Mr Willyard tae put this title back on the map of world wrestling.
(Reporter 3): Back on the map of wrestling? Why do you say that Logan?
Logan sighs as if it’s totally obvious what he means.
(Logan): Evers, that’s why. He’s a tag team competitor and he was gifted the title, practically stealing it from myself. Since winning it, he’s defended it once. F*ckin’ once?! And who was that against? Oh aye, another tag team prick! He’s dragging MY belt through the gutters and it won’t be tolerated.
(Reporter 3): Strong words for the current champion.
(Logan): He’s no’ a champ! He’s a ####in’ nugget!! Trying tae leech of Senesters coattails, him and his shite mate getting handed title shots willy-nilly.
He chuckles to himself, as he grabs one of the pitchers of chilled water, pouring himself a glassful.
(Reporter 4): Do you have any strong words for any of the three other men in your match at Blood, Sweat & Tears?
(Logan): Well I’d like tae know how the f*ck Ricky can get booked in a match like this. He’s a total skid mark, and iznae worth the paper his contracts written on.
He takes a long sip of the water as the assorted reporters jot his answers down.
(Reporter 4): Not a particular favourite of yourself then?
(Logan): Ye could say that, I’ll be making an example of him anyway. He’s an insult tae the paying fans, so I’ll have tae oblige in ending his career.
He smirks to himself at the thought of this.
(Reporter 4): And what about someone who you do seem to get on with; Heinrich von Richtoven?
(Logan): Heinrich is on a great run at the moment, but with big matches against Butch and Eddie recently am sure he’s hurting a bit. But he’s gonnae be dangerous and I look forward tae facing him again.
He takes another long sip of his water, while his other hand idly scratches the back of his head, as he gives into his curiosity, and glances around the room, before waving cheekily to the fans at the back.
(Reporter 4): And finally, the latest edition to the HWA roster; Zero.
(Logan): Hah. Obviously he’s got screw loose, but again that means he could be dangerous. Fighting someone new is hard because yer not sure what tae expect. But if I do ma job right then am confident I can dispose of him.
(Reporter 4): He’s been attacking Senester recently; do you have any thoughts on this?
(Logan): Nope…. Obviously some stunt tae get the fans on his side from the start. Senester has bigger things on his plate.
(Reporter 5): If you don’t win this match Logan, where do you see yourself going in the next few months?
Logan screws up his face.
(Logan): I haven’t even considered that. My aim is tae win this match, I don’t even contemplate defeat. Should I lose I imagine I’ll just get back into the gym and train hard. But I’ll think about that at the time.
(Reporter 1): Is there any truth to the rumours that you and Ally Wilkinson have broken up?
(Logan): Ha-ha! Naw, where did ye hear that? Talon? Hah! Nah seriously me and Ally are very happy, I’d just rather she wasn’t put in any danger by her association with me.
(Reporter 3): Will you be planning on interfering with Butch Parker’s match at the PPV, much like you did with his last one there with Wisdom?
(Logan): Aww I wouldn’t want to ruin it for anyone…. With it being pins counting anywhere it might be quite tempting! We’ll just wait and see.
(Reporter 5): If you had any say in next Havoc’s card, is there any opponent you’d want to face? Excluding Butch Parker of course…
(Logan): I’ll be prepared tae face anyone, but if it was up to me I’d take Evers on for the Spotlight title. Give him the beating he deserves.
At this point, the HWA official who introduced Logan steps forward.
(HWA Official): That’s all we have time for with Logan ladies and gentlemen, I’m sure none of us want to keep Logan from his preparations, and we have quite the list to get through ourselves.
With that cue, Logan gets to his feet, flashing another smile and a wave at the assorted people in the room, before making his way behind the divider as the scene fades to black.
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