There are several mats laid down throughout the main body of the school, aswell as other apparatus for working out such as punching bags, speedbags, dummies in addition to several full-sized wrestling rings.
Butch is standing at ringside by his nephew Sean aswell as his best friend Hans von Richtoven who has agreed to help Butch out in teaching his students.
Butch is decked out in a pair of his custom MMA-style fighting shorts he had designed for by Venum as part of his endorsement deal with them. There is the pattern of a Scotland decorated on the shorts with a lion's claws appearing to tear the leg. Butch is also wearing basic black wrestling boots and a white sleeveless white t-shirt.
In the ring are two youngsters, in their late teens-early-twenties, locked in a collar-and-elbow tie-up and jostling for superiority. Several other young wrestlers are all stood at ringside watching the action unfold. As the two compete, Butch, Sean and Hans, gazes still locked on the in-ring action, engage in conversation.
(Hans): So.....you're back with HWA then?
A momentary look of shock crosses Butch's face at Hans' comment.
(Butch): Who told you that?
Hans doesn't even have an opportunity to respond when the cogs in Butch's head immediately click into place and he turns his attention to Sean who is shouting instructions to the two wrestlers in the ring.
(Butch): Why would you tell him that?!
(Sean): Because it's true.
(Butch): No, it's not!
Butch quickly turns his head to face Hans and speaks in a reassuring tone.
(Butch): I'm not back in HWA.
(Sean): Technically not true-
Butch spins round and barks at Sean who is grinning cheekily at his uncle's expense.
(Butch): You zip it! Go through how to counter a DDT with Kyle and Lewis!
(Sean): What technique?
(Butch): I don't know, a Northern Lights suplex?
(Sean): Fine!
Sean climbs up onto the ring apron and enters the ring, beginning to demonstrate to the two young aspiring wrestlers how to counter a DDT. Butch turns his attention back to Hans.
(Hans): So.... You're back in HWA then?
(Butch): No! Just tying up some loose ends, that's all.
(Hans): "A few loose ends"? And to what end?
(Butch): I do a couple of backstage interviews on Buff's segment, a bit of announcing and what's that done, I get full custody of the twins. Done deal.
(Hans): A done deal? Just like that? Senester's just going to hand those kids over to you and leave you to it, no questions asked? I find that hard to believe, all the more that you're so quick to believe it. You and I know more than most how manipulative Senester can be. Thank God he doesn't any have leverage over me anymore but he's still got plenty of ammunition to use against you Butch.
(Butch): Believe me, its not like I haven't thought about all that. I had my legal team look over the contract. It's clean, no hidden clauses, no small print. It's clean; I make a couple of on-screen Havoc appearances for a few weeks and I get the kids back. At the end of the day, I've got no choice. Those kids are my responsibility and it's the only way they'll get the chance to have normal , fulfilling lives. If there's consequences, I'll face them, I'll have no choice. But at this point, if there's the slightest chance presented to me that ends with me getting my kids back, I've got to take it.
(Hans): I suppose when you put it like that, you've got to what you thinks best.
(Butch): You think I'm making a mistake?
(Hans): I think you're making a very bold move. I'm just saying that Senester's track record when it comes to making deals doesn't exactly shine brightly. Look what he's put us through, I mean you, me, Dredge, Buff, Talon, the list is endless. I'm just saying be careful.
(Butch): He kept his word when it came to Diana. He saved her life and gave Jake and Sarah a mother to watch them grow up. I can't ignore that. Whatever happens, no matter what despicable evil things he's done in the past, at the end of the day, I owe him for saving my sister and that's something that will stay with me until the day I die.
(Hans): And what about Wisdom? How does she feel about all this?
(Butch): She basically said the same things as you and Sean. I don't think she'll forgive me if anything bad comes of this but I'd rather chew that food when and if I have to.
The sound of bodies crashing to the canvas interrupts Butch and Hans' conversation. They turn their gazes towards the ring where the two young wrestlers are slumped on the canvas after a failed attempt to counter a DDT. Sean is sitting on the top turnbuckle surveying the scene, awkwardly scratching his head.
(Butch): What happened?
(Sean): I told Kyle how to counter a DDT using a Northern Lights but he wasn't able to lift him fully over his head and he dropped him....
Butch slides under the bottom rope and into the ring and helps the two youngsters to their feet. He addresses the one named Kyle.
(Butch): So where do you think you went wrong, Kyle?
(Kyle): I don't know, I just tried to lift him but the weight of him on my shoulders was just too much, I could lift him over and get the bridge right.
(Butch): Weight doesn't matter, son. It's all about using your opponents weight against him, not just using your own upper body strength.
Butch motions towards Hans still standing at ringside.
(Butch): Hans, you fancy showing these young bucks how it's done?
Hans grins as he makes his way into the ring, loosening off his arms and legs.
(Hans): You not afraid I'll show you up old friend?
A chorus of "Ooooooohs" echoes around the ringside area as the young students clamour at the prospect of Butch and Hans in the ring.
(Sean): Guys, in the this very ring, we've got two former HWA World Champions about to demonstrate how you properly counter a DDT into a Northern Lights suplex!
(Butch): Aye easy there, Bruce Buffer.
Ripples of laughter emanate around from Butch's students as Butch and Hans circle each other. Butch addresses his students as they do this.
(Butch): So Hans and I are just going to set up the DDT...
Butch and Hans both lock up, trying gain leverage over one another. Butch then pulls Hans into a headlock, cranking pressure on his temples before Butch backs both of them into the ropes before Hans sends Butch for an Irish whip. Hans ducks his head down as if going for an attempted back body drop and when Butch returns, he stops dead in front of Hans and pulls him into a front facelock. He turns and addresses his students who are watching on in awe.
(Butch): .... So Hans goes for a body drop which I read and I go for the DDT....
Butch goes to plant Hans with a DDT but Hans holds his ground and uses his own weight to keep Butch from executing the move.
(Butch): ....Hans distributes his own weight to keep himself on his feet and then utilises that momentum plus my own body weight to lift me over his shoulder and land the Northern Lights suplex...keep in mind Hans weighs about 260lbs-
(Hans): 242! Schweinhund!
More laughter echoes and Butch smiles.
(Butch): 242, sorry, anyway and I'm 270, so I've got around a 30 pound weight advantage. Hans will now show you how to make that extra weight your advantage.
Butch pats Hans on the shoulder, giving him the signal to execute the suplex and in a lightning-fast and seamless motion, Hans lifts Butch over his head and onto the mat, ending with a perfect bridge, balancing on the toes of his wrestling boots. The students around the ringside area applaud as Hans helps Butch back to his feet, wry smiles on their faces.
(Butch): See what I mean? It doesn't matter how big your opponent is. Use your opponent's strength to your advantage.
Butch turns to Sean.
(Butch): You okay to take them through some hand-to-hand stuff? Roundhouse kicks, spinning backfists etcetera?
Sean gives Butch an acknowledging thumbs up and both Hans and Butch exit the ring, chatting as they do so.
(Hans): Hope that wasn't too painful.
Hans gives Butch a friendly punch on the arm. Butch smirks and shove Hans back.
(Butch): I've been hit by harder.
Hans laughs at Butch's little dig.
(Hans): So, is this what you want to do from now on? Fatherhood, family man and finding the next "One Man Tartan Army"?
Butch cranes his neck and glances back at the ring where he sees his nephew demonstrating different striking techniques to the students.
(Butch): Yeah.... Yeah it is.
(Hans): Well, for Senester's sake, I hope it happens for you.
(Butch): So do, my friend....so do I.
The scene fades to black as Butch and Hans continue their conversation and the camera focuses on the ring.
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