*We open to Maniac laying in bed next to Mandy, she's sound asleep and he's wide awake. His eyes are wide open and he's breathing heavy, sweating profusely as he tries to catch his breath. After a moment he gets up from the bed carefully as to not wake Mandy and leaves the room heading to the bathroom. Once inside he flips on the light and steps to the sink, turning on the water he splashes his face not caring that his face paint will run. He stares in the mirror with a look of horror on his face, this nightmare has been haunting him since it happened. From the moment Maniac made his deal with DreamMaster all those years ago and did his dark deed requested of him by DreamMaster to seal the deal he's been haunted the memory of his mistake.*
Maniac: I'm so sorry Paige, I shouldn't have killed you.
*He cries deeply into his hands as the regret flows out of Maniac as the scene fades.*
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On camera
*The scene opens to Maniac at Brickhouse Gym, one of many gyms in Columbia, South Carolina. He's hitting the weights hard as he prepares himself physically for his match against Sarah Callahan and after a few sets of reps Maniac takes a break. He walks over and grabs his bottle of water and takes a few big swigs before sitting it back down. Before he can go back to working out he is approached by Mandy, microphone in hand and Greg behind the camera both ready to go for an interview.*
Mandy: Mandy Banks here with Maniac as he prepares for his upcoming match at Havoc against Sarah Callahan. Maniac we've all heard Sarah's latest comments including her refusing to get in the ring with me, what are your thoughts on all of this?
*Maniac chuckles as he rubs his chin, collecting his thoughts.*
Maniac: You know Sarah I have to admit that I'm disappointed you turned down Mandy's challenge, it would have been so much fun watching Mandy beat your ass around that ring but I understand you don't want to be embarrassed by someone who's never stepped into a ring before. But while it seems you're ducking Mandy you won't be able to duck Erica when she comes back full force, and when she does I promised "you" the Mexican nightmare will definitely be a you problem one you won't be able to handle.
*Maniac smiles and picks his water back up, taking another swig.*
Maniac: So you think that's how it's going to be do you Sarah? I'm stepping in the ring with you? Like what? You're not Rorschach from Watchmen, you're not going to do anything that anyone hasn't tried before. And like many others before you you are going to fail, not because you're a lesser athlete no but like I've said before because you're letting hate blind you. Look, I know I've taken part in some heinous acts in the past and for that I am truly sorry but believe me when I say I did not want to do any of that. I'm trying to make amends for the past why won't you help me do that Sarah? You're so quick to refuse to believe that I can change that you let hate and fear control you, like for instance you refuse to see that I have been acknowledging and praising you because you have this dead set image of me in your mind when you don't even know me. I know what you're going to say, "I've got years and years of footage" blah blah watching that footage doesn't mean you actually know me, how I am backstage and how I got along with everyone as well.
*Maniac finishes his water then heads over to a trashcan and throws it away before he continues.*
Maniac: In the end I guess it doesn't really matter, I can tell you how sorry I am and that I've changed till I'm blue in the face but you'll never believe me because you're blinded by your hate and fear. No matter, like they say "actions speak louder than words" and it Havoc I'll prove that saying right by beating you CLEAN like I did against Draconis last week. And as for your dude...
*Maniac laughs.*
Maniac: I could actually care less, I was just yanking your chain good to see I can get a reaction out of you that way. I'll be seeing you here soon at Havoc, my first win on the road to Ringmaster.
*Maniac smiles and winks before walking away hading back to his workout routine as the scene fades to black.*
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