*We're once again inside Maniacs party bus. Greg is sitting in the chair diagonally from the couch where Mandy and Maniac are sitting, camera at the ready. While Greg and Mandy are discussing camera positions at what time and other things Maniac spots Antonio off to the side motioning for Maniac to follow him. Maniac excuses himself and gets up, following Antonio into the bathroom. Maniac closes the door behind him before turning to Antonio.*
Maniac: What is it? I'm trying to clean up this mess you made with Michelle Learner and Sarah Callahan.
Antonio: Look, I said I was sorry. I was just trying to assure Miss Learner she was safe from harm.
Maniac: I know, but you gotta watch your words these days. These damn kids take everything so literal. Anyway, what did you want to talk about?
Antonio: More like who, and you know who I'm talking about. He's been growing stronger each day since you're re-emergence.
*Maniac sighs, momentarily looking at the floor then back at Antonio. *
Maniac: Yeah, I know. It's only a matter of time before he's free and he will absolutely tear through this roster. But what can we do? I'm not going back in that fuking cage Antonio.
Antonio: I know, I remember our conversation on the car ride back from the Dr. Ramirez fiasco . We promised each other not to interfere in each other's lives. You have your wrestling career and I have my business and Angelo.
Maniac: How's the kid doing?
Antonio: He's good, I've been talking to him on the phone and keeping him updated...well on certain things. He's glad to see you back in the HWA, he loved seeing you at the Reunion show with all the other HWA legends. He also asked if you could get him an autograph from ICE, I think he's got a crush on her but didn't have the heart to tell him that she's married. But anyway, what are we going to do?
Maniac: Maybe I can talk to him, get him on board with us. He does like me better than he does you. As for the autograph...I don't know, we lost contact a long time ago and I didn't a chance to talk to her at the reunion.
*Suddenly there is a knock at the door and we can hear Mandy's voice from the other side.*
Mandy: Ready when you are.
*Maniac turns towards the door.*
Maniac: Be right there.
*Maniac turns back to Antonio.*
Maniac: We'll talk later, I gotta go.
*Maniac turns and leaves, shutting the light off as he goes.*
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On camera
*The scene opens on Maniacs bus, the inside is once again set up to the set off "Cash Out" and we see Mandy sitting in camera view, a solemn look on her face.*
Mandy: Mandy Banks here coming to you on the HWA YouTube channel on the set of "Cash Out" with a special in-depth interview. The following topics on tonight's interview will cover murder, extreme violence, women abuse, and other things that may not be suitable for anyone under the age of eighteen. Viewer discretion is advised.
*Mandy turns her head and the camera transitions to where she's now looking. *
Mandy: Madman, agent of chaos, demon, sociopath, psychopath, eccentric, menace to society, asshole. These are just some names used to describe my guest, a man who many people only know from seeing him on camera. His history is no secret and tonight he's here to clear up, if not clear out any skeletons he has hidden in the closet. Please welcome...Maniac!!
*The camera pans over to Maniac sitting on the other side of the couch, smiling at Mandy.*
Maniac: Pleasure as always Mandy.
Mandy: Lately Maniac it seems that not only are you a threat to the male roster but the female too. Sarah Callahan has recently spoken up and expressed her discomforts with you, even citing moments in your past such as not only murdering Riot in front of the gates of Dark Horse Towers with an axe but also being accused of murdering or having somethingto do with the murder of Antonino Romano's ex-wife Paige. Your "barbaric" matches throughout your career, is there any truth to what she said? If not, can you clear up any rumors?
*Maniac leans back, taking a deep breath. He reaches into his pocket pulling out his cigarettes and lighter, taking one out and lighting it Maniac takes a deep drag before answering.*
Maniac: Hello Sarah, I'm Maniac the..."eccentric" one of Antonino and I. *Maniac chuckles. * First off I would like to clarify for you what Antonio was talking about, even though I shouldn't have to but I know how this generation of kids are. Anyway, what he meant when he said friends was the MALE ones are getting what they deserve. Seriously Sarah, get a fuking grip. Why would I want to hurt a female? You have your OWN division for a reason and neither I nor Antonio plan on crossing over to yours. Secondly, I'm impressed with your research. Not everyone goes back and watches what's happened in HWA history. However, my issue with your research is if you had dug deeper, you would have found that the death of Riot was staged. We did it as a mind game against Senester, Riot later appeared back on the scene and helped us against The Horde. That's something that was also left out at the reunion show in the little tribute reel to the past that was put together which I found pretty amusing. As for my matches, well that was back when the HWA was actually the HWA. When the name actually meant what we stood for, hardcore action. Now, I know this is a new era but back then the Asylum match, or the room of thumbtacks match which I created both of those were allowed to use. You kids nowadays wouldn't survive one minute back in my era of the HWA, you would be food fed to the sharks. Now what was the next one? Oh yeah, Bryan Deas...
*Maniac laughs. *
Maniac: You know Sarah, if you ask Bryan I'm sure he'll tell you too...we beat the hell out of each other! Have I done terrible things to Bryan? Yes, I have. Have I repeatedly apologize for past actions to Bryan? Yes, I have. Bryan Deas is a good friend of mine and I respect the hell out of him as I do all the other legends in this sport, especially the ones here in the HWA. Now, as for Antonio's ex-wife...
*Maniac trails off, taking another deep drag off his cigarette.*
Maniac: No, I didn't kill her nor do I have any knowledge of who is responsible. Those were rumors spread to put a wedge between Antonio and I. Unfortunately, back then it worked, hence part of the reason Antonio locked me away.
Mandy: And the other part?
*Maniac sighs, finishing his cigarette and puts it out in the ashtray.*
Maniac: To make sure he didn't get free
Mandy: You mean the DreamMaster?
*Maniac looks at Mandy, shocked by her statement at first but then simply nods.*
Maniac: Yes him, and I'm afraid that soon enough he'll be free again.
*Maniac looks directly at the camera.*
Maniac: The "old schoolers" know what I'm talking about. Dark times are coming again in HWA and it's not going to be good for anyone, especially for the...male roster.
*Thinking quickly, Mandy changes the subject.*
Mandy: So with all the training you've been doing do you feel ready for your match against Matt Miller at the returning Havoc on May first?
*Maniac smiles and laughs.*
Maniac: Most definitely Mandy, I've been working hard on getting back in ring shape and I'm confident that I'm more than ready for whatever Matt Miller throws at me. It's going to be one hell of a match and I can't wait to meet Matt in the ring, face to face and show him and EVERYONE that not only do I still have what it takes to win but what it takes to be the HWA World Heavyweight Champion. I will not stop until that title is MINE once again, but for now my sights are set on you Matt. No overlooking or underestimating just me, you, and your upcoming Fatality!!
*Maniac goes to stand up but stops and sits back down.*
Maniac: Oh yeah, before I go I have a special message for Jeremy Branson. Congrats on getting another match, glad to see that Sean's selfishness isn't going to affect you being on the card at Havoc. It was such a shame to hear what happened and I also believe it was unfair to leave you high and dry. But now you have a mystery opponent from another promotion, hope you don't choke under pressure like Sean or get K.O.'d by it like captain cosplay did. Anway, good luck kid see you at the show.
*Maniac grins, getting up and walking off camera. The camera once again pans over to Mandy.*
Mandy: You heard it here folks, this has been Mandy Banks saying I'll "cash" you later.
*Mandy smiles as the scene fades to black.*
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