*The scene opens inside The Old Spaghetti Factory, an authentic Italian restaurant that Mandy and Maniac had read about while in town. The restaurant is adorned with antique lighting, intricate stained glass displays, large colorful booths, and an old-fashioned trolley car for guests to dine in. We find that the couple had chosen a booth and are now in the middle of enjoying their meals. Mandy chose Fettuccine Alfredo while Maniac went with Spicy Spaghetti Vesuvius, A spicy blend of tender chicken, sausage, and diced meatballs with green peppers and onions. Seasoned with Tabasco and Sambal Chili Paste. After a few moments of blissful eating Maniac wipes his mouth with his napkin and takes a drink of the red wine they were served with dinner.*
Maniac: How is your Fettuccine Alfredo Mandy bear?
*Mandy smiles, wiping her own mouth and taking a drink of her wine before speaking.*
Mandy: It's delicious baby, I'm so glad we came here.
Maniac: Agreed, however I'm afraid there is business to be had.
*Mandy nods knowingly and while smiling Maniac does his best SpongeBob impression.*
Maniac: WAI-TOOR!!!!
*From sideview a waiter step into view, he has a tray in his hand that has a dome cover on it. He steps over to Maniac and takes off the dome cover to reveal a microphone which Maniac takes thanking the waiter who nods and walks back off camera view. Maniac turns and hands Mandy the microphone who takes it with a smile.*
Mandy: Mandy Banks here on the HWA YouTube channel with Maniac at The Old Spaghetti Factory, now Maniac recently we've heard from both Tobias Clarke and Jeremy Branson who had something to say to you along with Havoc and the upcoming Ringmaster what are your thoughts on their comments?
*Maniac smiles, taking another bite from his food then wipes his mouth and takes another drink of wine before beginning.*
Maniac: I'm backtracking am I Toby? You know I really hate to sound like Hans right now but I'm curious to how I backtracked. You called me out on my past and I admitted it, but here's the funny thing Toby you can't admit to anyone let alone yourself that you can't win without cheating. I'm curious in how you plan to cheat to beat the Shark, because we all know you don't have what it takes to beat him legitly. As for the wheelchair? Only temporary buddy while I heal from my match with Jeremy at Blood Sweat and Tears. Don't you worry a overbleached hair that looks like someone took a piss on by the way, on that massive cranium of yours I'll be 100% come Ringmaster.
*Maniac winks at the camera and continues.*
Maniac: Oh, and before I forget...
*Maniac turns to Mandy.*
Maniac: After we leave here we need to stop somewhere and get a new sponge for my bath, the current one is almost worn out. Oh, and while you're giving me my sponge bath I can regale you about the ‘good ole days’ for the gazillion time. You got the no ouch shampoo right?
*Both Mandy and Maniac look at each other for a moment before they both bust out in laughter.*
Maniac: Coasting of my past? Is that what I've been doing since my return at the reunion? Funny, I remember things a bit differently. I remember doing sick and vile things to the staff and roster but besides that I remember being in that ring and winning matches. Granted, I did cheat to win but like I said to Hans it's a win in the record book. And since being free from that demon I have still been in that ring winning matches and yes losing some too but still I've been doing it legitly. I may be older Toby but I think if you were to check the records you'd see I'm correct so maybe YOU should get your memory checked. You know I can't wait to see what you have to teach me Toby, and I can't wait to see firsthand at Havoc.
*Maniac takes another drink of wine and continues.*
Maniac: Jeremy, good to see you back on your feet. You look well rested and ready to get back in the ring, you're like a whole new man...almost. You know J-rock I couldn't help but notice that persistent whine and your knack for stating the obvious. I've said multiple times to multiple people that this is my fault, and yes things are WAY out of control but tell me this J-Dawg what are you and your friends doing about it? You see I have a plan on getting rid of this demon forever and to be honest I could use your guys's help but can you all put your petty bullshyt aside for a common goal?
*Maniac finishes his glass of wine and motions for another one which the same waiter who brought him the microphone steps in and refills his glass. Maniac thanks him and the waiter nods and heads back off view. Maniac takes another drink and continues.*
Maniac: I hope you can J-bop, but from that promo something tells me you're going to have a tough time. Still blaming me for Matt, once again like before I take my share responsibility for that however Matt is a grown man who can make his own decisions. He decided to follow DreamMaster into the darkness, into the madness, the chaos. But I guess you're going to choose play blind man to the truth and protect your precious wittle Matty. And you know what, yes Mandy and I visited Michelle in the hospital. I have the right to be there just like anyone else, I'm not afraid of pretty boy Sean what's he going to do? He really going to beat me up in the hospital?
*Maniac laughs as he shakes his head.*
Maniac: No he is not, and for a few reasons. First of all he's not going to risk any potential injuries that could prevent him from being at Ringmaster nor does he want to end up like Erica and get removed. Secondly, I imagine that Sean would hate to ruin his reputation, especially with his aunt and uncle. And lastly, for what really? Visiting Michelle and apologizing for what happened to her? Admitting to her that this was all my fault and telling her that I'm going to make it right? Bringing her flowers? What Jeremy? Or even better for what Sean? Please, I'll be at Havoc if you got a problem with me visiting the one person on the roster that could see my suffering and tried to help and who I tried to return the favor then you know where to find me.
*Maniac takes another drink.*
Maniac: As far as Ringmaster goes, I hope to see you in the finals Jeremy. That way not only can we squash this once and for all but you can see first hand, all close and personal as the referee raises my hand in victory as not only Ringmaster but the HWA Champion. You're going to have to kill me to beat me Jeremy, this is MY destiny and MY redemption and NOBODY is going to take it from me, not you, Sean, Hans, or ANYONE else. Don't get me wrong Jeremy you're one hell of an athlete but if you think you're going to beat me let alone when this tournament with what you brought at Blood Sweat and Tears then you were sadly mistaken, you threw everything you had at me and I just kept coming back for more. You better come up with something better than that if you want to survive in this tournament, I'll be seeing you at Havoc being all hands are on deck after all.
*Maniac smiles and turns back to his food continuing to eat as the scene fades to black.*
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