(Butch): Parker……
The mumbled voice of HWA World Champion Hans von Richtoven can be hazily heard on the other end of the line as Butch speaks to his oldest friend.
(Butch): …Nah I just landed in California, long-ass flight……No I haven't seen it yet, do I even want to know?.....
Butch erupts into laughter at Hans' response, the words "soul-destroying", "hypocrisy", "bitterness", being at the forefront.
(Butch): Can't say I'm surprised though…..I'm sure I'll watch it at some point but don't spoil it too much for me, although I think I can pretty much guess the majority of it……….oh I know definitely, he'll be raging no doubt about it, but when is he not when something isn't going in his favour?
As Butch continues his chat with Hans, his stare absentmindedly flits across landscape of the airport and in his peripheral vision, he spies a throng of about half a dozen journalists, having noticed him get off his plane, making a beeline for him.
(Butch): Ahh shit….no, its fine, someone must've gotten wind of my flight details; there's a bunch of reporters waiting for me.
The phrase "Have fun" can distinctly be heard on the other end of the phone and Butch smiles chuckles ironically.
(Butch): Oh don't worry I will…..yeah the interview's booked, I'll email you the details later if I don't speak to you before then…..aye you too, later mate, bye.
Butch ends the call just as the reporters are within about six feet of him, already beginning to launch into a barrage of questions. Butch takes a deep breath and motions for silence and about five seconds later, the rabble dies down.
(Butch): Jesus, you guys don't miss a thing do you….Let's make this quick, I'm very tired, hungry, and grumpy…
A young-looking man, in his early twenties, with thick-framed glasses adorning his face speaks up.
(Reporter 1#): Mr Parker, first off, congratulations on you and AC James victory over Eddie Phoenix and Ronnie McNeil, how did it feel finally getting your hands on Eddie after all the animosity that's been brewing up between the two of you recently.
(Butch): Well it was certainly a decent outlet for stress that's for sure. Although I'm sure Eddie would probably tell you that the result wasn't important and that they have bigger plans or some other lame bullshit excuse. Granted there a couple of moments in the match where I was a little bit overzealous but AC and I seemed to gel pretty well despite our history. Listen to me rambling on – you guys seen the match, they didn't have prayer. At the end of the day, and I'm sure AC can attest to this aswell, any opportunity to stick one up the NWO is an opportunity I'll gladly take up any day of the week. They tried their little stunt with Talon interfering but when your ace in the hole is the HWA World Champion…
Butch smirks, a light laugh sneezing from his nose.
(Butch): That's gonna put the kibosh on anyone's plans.
After a moment of fierce scribbling, a second person speaks up, a woman this time, brunette and mid-thirties.
(Reporter 2#): The NWO have already been quite vocal since the end of Havoc, Butch, and they've shown no remorse in tearing into both yourself, Hans von Richtoven and Logan Neilson, what are your thoughts on it?
(Butch): Well, I was actually speaking to Hans a few moments ago about this; I haven't seen or heard it yet. But I think I can hazard a guess as to what they said. Let's see….there is probably some reference to me trying to keep my name in the lights or something, that's a running theme with Eddie, Talon et al; "Butch Parker is a fading star that constantly needs to be in the limelight" blah-day-blah….
Let's see, what else…no doubt Hans' name will have taken a pounding from Ronnie and Eddie and I'll bet my last tenner that there will be something remark about ratings and or merchandise sales…. And I wouldn't put it past Eddie to blow something really small way out of proportion or try to embarrass someone by over-exaggerating a set of events or twisting the truth in some shape or form….Am I on the right tracks?
(Reporter 2#): Actually, yeah pretty much.
Butch smirks again.
(Butch): Well, until I've actually watched it, I cannot pass comment, but you will no doubt hear a response from me in the coming days regarding the NWO.
(Reporter 3#): Butch, what are your thoughts on what happened to Buff Bridges at the hands of Senester?
A solemn look crosses Butch's face.
(Butch): Buff Bridges and I have a storied history, dare I say more than anyone in recent HWA history not counting Senester. We shared many great battles throughout the years in HWA, over the World Championship, over glory, over many things. Despite anything personal that has happened between us over the years, I consider Buff Bridges a long-time ally and friend, and he commands respect everywhere he goes.
There are lines that people, even people like Senester, shouldn't cross, and at Havoc, Senester over-stepped the mark. I just hope, that if this marks the end of Buff Bridges' career, that he makes a full and speedy recovery.
Butch looks down at the watch on his wrist.
(Butch): Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to get some breakfast and some sleep. Hans and I are being interviewed tomorrow so if you can have any questions, I'm sure they will be answered then.
Butch sets off down the tarmac towards his parked car in the airport as the group of reporters continue to shout questions at him as the scene fades to black.
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