Off camera

September 4th, 2024

Scene opens to Maniac’s bus as it pulls into Romano estate, it stops at the front door and Mandy doesn’t wait as she rushes from the mansion to the bus. As soon as she’s close enough the doors open and she rushes inside to find Maniac waiting with open arms and a big smile on his face. She rushes over to him and they embrace for a moment before Maniac tries to apologize again but Mandy places her finger on his lips and smiles.

Mandy: I know what you’re going to say and it wasn’t your fault, it was that demonic bytch. I just wish after you’re done with her there’d be something left, I’d love to get my hands on her. That, and I’d love to watch you end her in person.

Mandy gives Maniac a playful pout and then smiles.

Maniac: I know but I just cant take any more chances, I know you can take care of yourself but we’re talking about a demon here and with what just happened I couldn’t stand to lose you. I do have an idea if you’re looking for revenge but like I was saying you’re my everything Mandy bear and I wasn’t joking when I said we could ride off into the sunset…

Maniac kneels down on one knee as he reaches in his pocket and removes a case which he opens up to reveal a beautiful diamond engagement ring.

Maniac: Mandy Banks, will you make me the happiest wacked out asshole and be my wife?

Mandy can’t help but laugh at Maniac’s approach at popping the question but is quick to answer yes before bursting into tears. Maniac smiles and slides the ring on Mandy’s finger before standing up and the two passionately embrace, kissing each other deeply. Mandy leads Maniac towards the couch and pushes him onto it before grabbing the remote Maniac uses to switch over to the Ca$h Out set and pushes a couple buttons which switches the lights to black lights  and “Play my favorite song” by Tigerclub begins to play on the radio.

Maniac: Whoa, how did you do that?

Mandy giggles and begins to dance seductively as she takes off her clothes, exposing her big beautiful breasts which Maniac waists no time beginning to massage gently. Mandy giggles and straddles Maniac, undoing his pants and reaching down to stroke him. She kisses his neck and from there they kiss passionately as Mandy continues to stroke him gently and it doesn’t take long for Maniac’s clothes to come flying off with Mandy’s help as the scene fades…

When the scene fades back we’re looking at a building just outside the city limits of Los Angeles , it’s run down and some parts of the roof have holes in it but it still serves its purpose as an unofficial hangout for the biker gang Erica has made friends with when all the bars and clubs are closed. They’re all in there right now having a good ol’ time but little do they know that they’re good time is about to become a fuking nightmare. The scene flips to the inside of the building where some of the biker gang members are gambling, some drinking, some doing both. There are half naked and completely naked woman everywhere, all laughing and having fun along side the biker gang members when suddenly Maniac kicks open the door walking straight to the jukebox in the corner and puts in some change to select a song. One of the gang members approach him, obviously annoyed at Maniac just bursting in.

Gang member: We know who you are and what Erica did to your bytch. What you think you’re going to be a badass and kick all our asses to a song?

Maniac: Hahaha no not me, she is. I’m just here to watch the show.

Maniac chuckles and nods his head back towards the door and everyone turns to see Mandy standing behind them, a look of pure fury in her eyes, right hand clenched into a fist, and the left she holds the spear of destiny. “The safety dance”-Extended dance version by Men Without Hats begin to play on the jukebox and Mandy springs into action as she begins ripping apart each and every person in that building that isn’t Maniac, by the time she’s done there are body parts everywhere and the amount of blood that’s on the floor is a little above ankle deep. Maniac sloshes over to her all the while looking around at the carnage spread all over with a look of amazement on his face, once he reaches Mandy a huge smile spreads across his face.

Maniac: That was awesome Mandy bear!!

Mandy giggles and hands the spear of destiny back to Maniac who puts it in his pocket before pulling Mandy into a kiss. Mandy then smiles at Maniac and grabs him by the front of his shirt leading him out of the building.

Mandy: We need to get to the bus

They hurry from the building and head to where Maniac had the driver park the bus all the while laughing and passionately kissing, both blissfully unaware that the Mandy from an alternate universe has been snapping photos of them the entire time as the scene fades.
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Off Camera

Wolfy lays in bed sound to sleep tossing and turning sweating with a night terror he first sees in his sleep an image of a man in a black robe with his face covered in darkness while holding a cane with a wolfs face caved into the canes wood. images flashes before Wolfy’s eyes again where he sees a wild west horse wagon with a black cat sitting on it meowing in the Arizona desert the wagon is driving away from Wolfy, More images flash in front of Wolfy’s eyes he then sees himself in the mirror he stars in fear as the mirror cracks and Wolfy wakes up covered in sweat panicking breathing hard.
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On Camera

Current day

Wolfy meets Maniac up at the HWA training center, the once bustling place Has come to a dead stop either in shock or in pure disbelief that Maniac is actually here. Maniac walks up to Wolfy and greets him by shaking his hand all the while looking around at all the staring eyes.

(Wolfy): Hey Maniac how are things bud?!

Maniac: I’m ok Wolfy, how are you? And I mean no offense when I ask this, but why in the blue hell of all places could we meet did you ask to meet here?

(Wolfy): I’m doing better than a panda with a kung fu instructor Maniac. And its private, close by to our hotels since we had that episode of havoc and a good way to get some practice in before the Road To Ruin can’t get enough of that. I even got us some talent to train with!

Wolfy point to a ring with two men standing in it.

(Wolfy): But of course I think we should probably do a little promo first on our enemies. We got some smelly crotch jockeys to talk about. HAHA!

Maniac looks around to all the recruits staring at the two and nods his head.

Maniac: Yeah, promos. Let’s get up to the media room… I feel like we’re being watched

Maniac motions his head at the onlookers and Wolfy looks over at them realizing that a lot of them are fans Wolfy walks up the fans with a smile on his face happy to see them all. Wolfy then hands all the Wolfy fans signed DVDS of animal documentaries made by The Hoff Wildlife Center

(Wolfy): Thank you for coming buds but unfortunately me and Maniac got some work to do. However if you come back tonight around 11 pm I'll be glad to give you all animal demonstrations!

Wolfy then high fives a couple kids and goes back up to Maniac

(Wolfy): sounds good bud lets do this!

Maniac gives a nervous chuckle and wave at the onlookers and follows will be to the media room, once there they step inside admiring all the cameras, lights, and everything else you need to make your promo however the way you want it.

Maniac: Holy shyt, look at all this stuff. They didn’t have half of this back in my day. Could you imagine some of the promos if they did? So, how do you want to do this? Do we each go and do a separate corner and do our own promo, or are we just going to wing it like always?

(Wolfy): Holy Fart Knocker! Yeah… I think this would make Macho Randy Savage promos look even more like a acid trip than it already was! I would of thought someone laced my Halloween candy with the things that make me talk to eagles! And I’m open to either bud as long as we can talk major hippo crap about our villains at road to Ruin from Skinky Skank to the Lazy Butt Goblin.

Maniac chuckles and nods, though the thought of Erica makes his lip burn where she had bitten it. Maniac gestures towards Meredith behind the camera and speaks.

Maniac: Well then, let's not keep them waiting. Meredith, how's Greg?

Meredith: He's fine meat head, not that you really care, but you hurt his feelings.

Maniac can feel his body heat rising as his temper starts to flare but takes a few deep breaths and turns to Wolfy.

Maniac: See, good to go..

Before Maniac can finish, Roderick comes walking in and stops dead when he sees Maniac.

Roderick: Maniac?!?!

Maniac: Roddy....

In his peripheral vision, Maniac can see Meredith snickering.

Meredith: Thought you'd like having your boyfriend interview you two

She laughs a few minutes before it eventually dies down, and Maniac shakes his head before turning back to Wolfy.

Maniac: Ok...start us off Wolfy.

(Wolfy): I’d love to be interviewed by ya Roderick! But first I want to address something, and of course it’s the cowardly dog , Mr. OMG I broke a nail, Mr. Hold on let me take a selfie, Mr, Does this dress make me look fat? Of course I’m talking about Lazy Butt Goblin. I loved how you tried to weasel your way out of this bud. New strategy by joining a vegan cult like PETA. You want to call me an animal abuser Lazy Butt Goblin despite in the contract of the match we’re not allowed to hurt the animals they can only hurt us but fine. However lets look at facts before saying that shall we. I’m not like you Lazy Butt Goblin I don’t need Kayfade pretending to be Tyler Breeze, When I came to HWA I came in as myself I am Christopher Hoff a man with a love for zoology and Wildlife, I have spent many years working with wildlife from reptile recues in Fostoria, to a zoo in Port Clinton taking care of their camels and cattle to the Toledo Zoo. I have donated my time that wasn’t even paid work to multiple charities regarding wildlife to even cleaning up parks, I have helped people relocate animals to safety I have done way more for wildlife than you will your entire pathetic life. Lets be honest you’re the one who is way more closer to an animal abuser than me you associate yourself with people like Skinky Skank the one who burned down my Wildlife center killing endangered animals, now you associate yourself with the abusive group called PETA. The cult that only gives a crap about is if your vegan or not, with majority of their dogs and cats that it accepted into its shelters. Out of 760 dogs impounded, they killed 713, arranged for 19 to be adopted, and farmed out 36 to other shelters and a lot of those shelters were kill shelters, As for cats, they impounded 1,211, euthanized 1,198, transferred eight, and found homes for a grand total of five. PETA also took in 58 other companion animals – including rabbits. It killed 54 of them. Didn’t think I knew that Lazy Butt Goblin? I know a lot more about PETA too, Remember what I do isn’t a gimmick like your Tyler Breeze wannabe gimmick, So don’t make no mistake you’re the bad one here, and at Road to Ruin you’ll go from bad to Prey and buddy I’m going to be the predator.

Wolfy looks at Maniac and grins

(Wolfy): Too strong?

Maniac chuckles as he gives a thumbs up.

Maniac: Perfect, you nailed it one hundred percent. That guy is more slippery than an eel trying to ice skate.

(Wolfy): I think I probably ticked off PETA worse than a cat trying to bury a turd on a frozen lake with that one there. But Oh well…. What’s one more enemy? HAHA! You want to address someone before our interview Bud?

Maniac nods and heads to the corner, grabbing a chair and setting it in the middle of the room. He sits down and gets comfortable before taking a deep breath and begins.

Maniac: Erica…what can I say except you’re right? I’m self-centered, arrogant, highly delusional, and all I do is hurt the people I care about most. That’s how we got here today because we’re two sides of the same coin. However, unlike you, I’m trying to change my ways. And yes, I know mutilating your brother isn’t a step in the right direction, but what can I say? Rome wasn’t built in a day.

Maniac shrugs his shoulders and then continues.

Maniac: And I know two wrongs don’t make a right, but what you did to Mandy was TOTALLY uncalled for. Now you know how it feels, that feeling of hurt and betrayal it didn’t feel good, did it? That is just a TASTE of what’s to come at Road To Ruin. You don’t think there is a way to end this just because you’ve fully embraced that demon? Oh Erica, how sadly mistaken you are because I’m going to happily prove you wrong. But don’t worry, I’m not going to be trying to separate you two anymore because I’m sending you BOTH to Hell, even if it means escorting you personally.

Wolfy steps into the frame of the camera behind Maniac now wearing a ghost busters costume.

(Wolfy): And I’ll be at the call as well Maniac whenever you need it even if Skinky Skank slimes us with her STD powers, Just please don’t cross the streams of your STDS Skinky Skank that’ll cause The dead to rise from the grave! However I’ll still be at the call Maniac because I’m tired of Skinky skank causing Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together… MASS HYSTERIA! When you see DreamMaster Maniac who you gonna call?!

Maniac turns to see Wolfy dressed as a ghost buster and bursts out laughing.

Maniac: Haha, very nice, Wolfy. And I appreciate that, buddy, but you’re going to have your hands full with that crafty shyt stain named Toby.

(Wolfy): Hey Courage, anyone? I don’t stop till their No spook, specter, or haunt  because as long as I’m around they will never be safe again. I will help anyway I can. Even if I do see a marshmallow man. I will be on call bud.

Maniac: I appreciate the dedication to the cause, so how about we get this interview going with…

Maniac gestures at and looks over and makes eye contact with Roderick. The two share an awkward look for a moment before Roderick looks away.

Maniac: Ok, let’s get started then.

(Wolfy): Heck yeah bud! I’m down!

Roderick sets himself, Maniac, and Wolfy all in the middle of the room in chairs. Roderick is in the middle while Maniac and Wolfy sit on either side of him. He composes himself and clears his throat before starting.

Roderick: Roderick Sterling here at The HWA Academy with Maniac and Wolfy as we sit down and talk a little about this past Havoc and then of course our man topic will be the upcoming pay per view Road To Ruin. First you Wolfy, at Havoc, we saw Tobias Clarke attempt to have your zoo match canceled when he teamed with PETA along with other animal activists and a legal team. However, we learned later that HWA co-owners Butch and Wisdom Parker were able to have the match reinstated. Do you have an update on the legal matters and what was on your mind when it seemed there’d be no zoo match?

(Wolfy): Unfortunately I don’t have any updates, beside we are having the match so far. I do want to thank Butch and Wisdom Parker for helping me with this. I really do appreciate you and I owe you both one. As for how I felt when it all happened it was a lot of emotions mostly thinking of course that little weasel is trying to find a way to coward out of that match. Afraid to break a nail like I’m like that character SpongeBob that eats a bowl a nails in the morning… without any milk. I always see him do that and think why is he even in this business? It’s obvious he has no talent when he cries and runs or tries to cheat in every match he’s in and the moment he has a match its impossible to cheat he’s urinating himself taking a urine bath lawyering up. Then I started thinking about of course he teams up with PETA because its not my first run in with them, PETA hates zoos. So I wasn’t surprised a bit, and of course I eat meat which makes PETA hate me more. Then I already argued with them about their corruptness with killing animals like I mentioned earlier. Their nothing but a vegan cult and the moment Lazy Butt Goblin slips up and eats a steak near them he’s done for. It'll be kind of funny actually to see him get protested.

Roderick: And heading into Road To Ruin, how are you feeling?

(Wolfy): I’m excited I’m excited to finally have a fight Lazy Butt Goblin can’t cheat nor run from. It’s exciting to see what animals will be involved however I’m also nervous who knows what can happen during that match. However one thing I do know is Lazy Butt Goblin will become prey. How about Roderick you excited? You ready to scream for excitement like a dog finding an all you can eat buffet?

Roderick glances over at Maniac and slightly blushes.

Roderick: Oh yes, I’m very excited about this pay per view. The entire card is stacked to be an absolute banger, and I know everyone is going to enjoy it.

Roderick turns to Maniac.

Roderick: Now Maniac at Havoc we witnesses a sit down of sorts between you and Erica Martinez that ended with you getting a bitten lip. Firstly, how is that lip? Secondly, what were you thinking trying to have a sit down with a demon? And lastly, were you able to learn anything from your encounter?

Maniac: Well, Roddy, firstly, my lip hurts like hell from being bitten by that crazy demonic bytch. I had it looked at and received every shot you can think of to make sure that I didn’t get any kind of diseases. Luckily, I didn’t need any stitches, just some Neosporin, and keep it bandaged. As for your second question, what I was thinking was saving Erica. I wanted to try again… no, I HAD to try again, but it seems that there is no saving her Roddy because moving on to your last question, I did learn something from our encounter.  I learned that there is no saving her because she has fully embraced the demon, and they are one. So Roddy, before you ask, heading into Road To Ruin, I’m feeling more determined than ever. I’m determined to do whatever it takes to end this once and for all.

Roderick turns back to Wolfy

Roderick: Wolfy, what are your plans after this match at Road To Ruin? Do you have any desire to go after the world title?

(Wolfy): absolutely eventually!   However I don’t want to weasel into a title match I want to earn it, I want to utilize it, I want to show I deserve it! When the day I deserve the shot to win I’ll utilize that position using it to gain sponsors that will 100% go to wildlife. As to showing I deserve it I will declare either the title will be up for open challenge every havoc or even heck I’ll be open to extreme rules 24 hour challenge. Because of every match I win it’ll become undeniable that I deserve it. How about you maniac what are your plans the day comes you get to win it again?

Maniac smiles at what seems to be the thought of being HWA Champion, but really, he’s thinking about his future with his soon to be wife. Maniac turns to Wolfy, still smiling.

Maniac: Yeah,  who doesn’t want to be the champ? As for my plans, to be honest, similar to yours, Wolfy. Defend it constantly and be the best world champion I could be

Roderick: Thanks gentlemen, one more thing before we go. Is there anything you two would like to say to your opponents?

Maniac: Erica, I’m coming for you at Road To Ruin. I don’t care what it takes this ENDS and so do you.

(Wolfy): I can go on and on how I’m going to beat Lazy Butt Goblin, I can say how I’m going to kick him in the nuts so hard he’s going to have to spread his legs and jump and down over and over again to make them come back out but I won’t this time. However what I will say is Lazy Butt Goblin bring you’re a game. This match is more than just some dudes fighting each other because we hate each other. It’s a mark of a new era. Win or lose HWA will be a new, We are the new generation coming in and fighting it out. The match that will prove if the new generation can hang in there with the big game with the champions of old. So buddy bring you’re a game because come Road To Ruin I will do anything to come out on top even if it breaks my bones and kills me. Welcome to the new generation, its time to prove ourselves.

Maniac nods and gives a sheepish grin.

Maniac: Not bad pal, got a little Seany there, but hey, at least you’re not out here swinging a sword around like you’re freaking Zorro or something.

Maniac laughs as he shrugs his shoulders, and Roderick gives a nervous chuckle of his own.

Roderick: Well, thanks for joining us today. This is Roderick Sterling for HWA.com. Stay tuned for the latest updates. Thanks, and have a great day.

The three make small talk as the scene fades to black.
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Off camera

Wolfy walks up to Maniac and hands him an envelope

(Wolfy): Hey can you do me a favor and handle this for me?

Wolfy then whispers in Maniacs ear and Maniac looks at the envelope and then back out Wolfy and nods.

Maniac: Yeah, pal, no problem .

The two walk away in conversation as the scene fades