Mandy: So, are you going to tell me what that was all about?
*Without looking at her, Maniac answers. *
Maniac: Look, she's a bitch doctor who helped Antonio lock me up in that mental cage all those years ago, that's why I vanished from the HWA. Antonio took over and started his wrestling career. After awhile I started breaking free so he quit wrestling and hired Dr. Melinda Ramirez to hypnotize him and lock me away. I don't know when, but at some point it seems Antonio called her and told her our location.
Mandy: So what's our next move?
*Maniac raises his eyebrows and turns to look at Mandy.*
Maniac: Our next move? Oh no, you've done enough by helping escape out of the hotel. This is my problem, I can't drag you into this.
*Mandy raises her hand, cutting Maniac off.*
Mandy: You're not dragging me into anything, I told you I'm documenting your epic comeback and this is part of it. I'm all in buddy, you're not getting rid of me.
*Maniac can't help but admire this woman's tenacity and eagerness. For the first time since meeting her Maniac noticed that she is a redhead, which explains her being so feisty. She's got tanned skin and is wearing jeans, t-shirt, and sneakers. Jesus, what was it about redheads that drove him crazy?*
Maniac: Fine, aren't you worried that Butch is going to be pissed? You are following someone is isn't under HWA contract.
Mandy: I know, but you're going to resign anyway, besides they have plenty of cameras to cover what's going on if something goes down. Speaking of something going down that little interruption cost me an interview.
*She cocks an eyebrow at Maniac.*
Mandy: I was thinking I could get a Q&A instead?
Maniac: Q&A huh? I suppose I could do that...
Mandy Ok, we gotta make this official. Here, take the camera for a minute.
*Mandy hands Maniac the camera, who focuses it on Mandy. He gives her the cue and she begins.*
Mandy: Mandy Banks here, new interviewer/camera operator for the Hardcore Wrestling Alliance in a rare, Q&A session on the HWA YouTube channel with former HWA Superstar and former two-time HWA World Heavyweight Champion. A sure-fire future HWA Hall of famer, "The Human Horror Reel" Maniac!!
*Mandy claps for a moment before taking the camera and focusing it on Maniac.*
Mandy: Thanks for joining us Maniac.
Maniac: Glad to be here Mandy, thanks for having me.
Mandy: Let's get started, since your re-emergence ,you've been very vocal about how Butch and Wisdom Parker run the show. Why is that? Do you and Butch have a grudge against one another nobody knows about?
Maniac: No, nor do I have any personal problems with either Butch or Wisdom. There are few things and people I hold near and dear to my heart and HWA is one of those things. You see, I'm glad Senester isn't running the show anymore but my...what's the word I'm looking for? Grievance, yes that's it. What my grievance is them changing HWA, like I said before it was fine the way it was. It stood out from all the other promotions and now, with CBS's "minimum creative changes" or however Butch put it plus the Parkers "new vision" of HWA its going to be just like the other promotions out there.
Mandy: OK, next question. What was your reaction to the news of the passing of Eddie Phoenix? And what do you think of what his son said?
*Maniac has a solemn look on his face and shifts uncomfortably.*
Maniac: It's a damn shame, the guy was a hell an athlete. Didn't know him personally, we wrestled a few times against one another albeit a tag match or what have you but beyond that couldn't tell you about him. As for his kid, Ash I believe it is, can't say I blame him. And I guess you can say neither can Sean Parker HAHAHAHAHA!!!!
*Maniac laughs uncontrollably for a few minutes before he notices Mandy staring at him.*
Maniac: (clearing his throat) Right, anway the kid wants revenge on the place and people he deemed responsible for his Dad's death. Well if he thinks for one second that I'll sit back and watch him decimate the place I love then he's crazier than I am. Next question.
Mandy: When you first reappeared on the scene, alongside Butch Parker an up-and-coming wrestler have been your biggest critics. What are your thoughts on Matt Miller and his criticism towards you as of late?
Maniac: He's a sheep, he follows Butch and everything he says. When I first reappeared yes it was Butch who was the first to criticize my return, citing greed as the reason. I find that funny, because he said at the press conference he and others suspected I've had a personality disorder yet he quickly jumps to greed as my reason. Like I've been off wrestling in other promotions after HWA went under. So when Matt Miller just had to chime in his worthless two cents he cited his information from Butch, who had and still doesn't have ANY clue what really happened. As for Matt as a person, obviously I don't know him personally but from what I've seen he's got talent. He can get it done in the ring, however he's a punk ass who sticks his nose where it doesn't belong all while his bulldog mouth is writing checks his puppy dog ass can't cash. I issued a challenge to you kid, you going to step up or what? Nut up or shut up, next question Mandy.
Mandy: Ok Maniac, last question. What do you plan on doing to get resigned with the HWA? Butch has made it clear that he's uncertain if he'll re-sign you so how do you plan on getting a contract?
*Maniac laughs and continues.*
Maniac: Easy, we go to HWA headquarters in Los Angeles. Plus, I have an old friend who lives there I haven't seen in years. Come on, let's go, I need to talk to Butch face to face and settle this once and for all.
*Maniac gets up to leave and Mandy turns the camera around on herself.*
Mandy: You heard it folks, we're off to L.A. This has been Mandy Banks, we'll...cash up later.*
*Mandy cuts the feed and the scene fades to black *
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