*We open to right after the conclusion of Havoc, Maniac is carrying Erica in his arms as he heads to the trainers room ignoring any and all stares as he calls for someone to find the trainer and meet them. Once inside the trainers room Maniac lays Erica down and she turns away, not wanting to look at her Maestro with the tears and disappointment in her eyes. She goes to say something but Maniac cuts her off.*
Maniac: I know what you're going to say and no you didn't fail, you went out there and gave Hans one Hell of a fight and had an absolute amazing match. I'm so proud of you Erica, you've shown everyone that you have what it takes to step the ring with the best male and female competitors. You have absolutely NOTHING to be ashamed of.
*Erica wipes her eyes and nods, finally looking at Maniac.*
Erica: Thanks Maestro, that means a lot.
*They share a smile for a moment before Maniac excuses himself to find the trainer, once back out in the hallway Maniac looks back and forth and stops dead in his tracks when he sees Santino standing at the end of the hallway. Santino smiles and waves as his eyes quickly flash red which sends a wave of terror through Maniac's entire body, but after a few moments Maniac shakes it off and heads towards Santino only to be cut off by a random backstage worker. It was only for a second but in that quick second Santino disappeared leaving Maniac to frantically look around to see where Santino went. Maniacs search is interrupted when he sees the trainer coming as the scene fades.*
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On camera
*The scene opens a few days after Havoc, we're on Maniac's bus heading away from Fairbanks, Alaska and Maniac sits at the bar enjoying a Jack and coke with a big smile on his face. He takes a drink before grabbing his pack of cigarettes, taking one out and lighting it before taking a deep drag then releasing the smoke a few moments later*
Maniac: I'd like to start by giving a big congratulations to Stu-E Price for his win at Havoc, that was one Hell of a match Stu we really pushed each other and there's talk about a possible best of three series if we're interested. Well I don't know about you but I'm game, I'd definitely like another match with the dad I'd like to fight.
*Maniac smiles and gives playful wink. He takes another drink followed by another few hits off his cigarette before continuing.*
Maniac: And then we have the newest addition to the HWA roster...Tobias Clarke. Well well Toby let me be the first roster member to welcome you to the HWA. You don't mind if I call you Toby do you?
*Maniac waves his hand dismissively.*
Maniac: Anyway, that was quite the little speech you gave. I'm flattered that you started with me, though I must admit I am a little disappointed.
*Maniac finishes his drink and cigarette before continuing.*
Maniac: I mean come on Toby, going after the obvious split personalities? For a guy who presents himself to be smarter than everyone else that was really dumb. I mean you threw some basic insults my way hoping that they would get to me not even mentioning the fact that here you are just popping up and all you do is run your mouth? At least when I first showed up here I actually did something, granted it wasn't anything major I only helped uncuff someone but still it's more than just walking out on the stage and flapping my gums.
*Maniac shakes his head as he makes himself another drink, taking a drink of it before moving over to the couch and flips on the TV.*
Maniac: Oh Toby, you really aren't that bright. For someone who doesn't like me that much you sure do like walking in my footsteps don't you? Look at yourself, making enemies even before your first official match and who else did that in their return to the HWA?
*Maniac sarcastically rubs his chin as if he is in deep thought.*
Maniac: Oh yeah, it was me!! I'm telling you making enemies instead of friends as you come in the door is not a good idea but to each their own I guess. I as well as everyone else on the roster will be seeing you around Toby, welcome to the neighborhood only you'll find that instead of food we bring barbed wire, chairs, ladders, pipe wrenches, anything and everything that can be lit on fire, anything and everything to maim and break you. Hope you're ready Toby.
*Maniac raises his glass in a mock cheers and laughs as the scene fades to black.*
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