Off camera

We open right after the end of Fatality, Maniac is beaten and bruised and he hurts literally from head to toe but when he looks at the HWA Championship slung over his shoulder he knows it was all worth it. He had just gotten through the curtain after celebrating with the fans to receive a round of applause from staff and the recruits that were there watching the pay per view. Maniac smiles and waves, the pain temporarily forgotten thanks to this new adrenaline rush. As he heads further into the back a familiar voice calls out, Maniac turns to see J.J. Addams running up to him with a big smile on his face.

J.J. Addams: Congrats Maniac! That was an amazing match and despite all the interference you still came out on top.

J.J. extends his hand and Maniac smiles as he shakes J.J’s hand.

Maniac: Thanks J.J. I appreciate that. It wasn't an easy task by any means but it goes to show if you believe in yourself and work hard...

Maniac takes the belt off his shoulder and hands it to J.J. who looks at the title in amazement before taking it and sling it over his own shoulder.

Maniac: Anything is possible. Looks good on you kid, maybe on day she'll be yours. After I'm long gone that is...

Maniac chuckles as does J.J. as he hands Maniac back his title. They share a nod before Maniac walks off, shaking hands and giving high fives as he makes his way through the crowd and towards the waiting crowd of reporters...
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On camera

We open to Maniac standing in front of the same dark velvet curtain Stu-E Price was standing in front of just moments ago, he just stands there as reporters all yell trying to get the first question is almost blinded by all the flashes from multiple cameras. After a few moments Maniac tries to silence them by suddenly taking the HWA Championship off his shoulder and holding it up in the air but he receives a standing ovation to which he bows in appreciation, and after a few moments the noise dies down. Maniac slings the title back over his shoulder as he approaches the podium.

Maniac: Thank you all for that, I know you all have questions but I want to say something and hopefully it answers your questions. If not, then afterward I'll be more then happy to answer whatever questions you got. First I'd like to thank Stu-E Price for one Hell of a match, you beat my ass all over that ring Stu inside and out. You're a true legend in this business, a gentleman, and good sport too. I look forward to facing off again Stu, get well soon.

Maniac clears his throat as he adjusts his title then continues.

Maniac: I'd also like to thank the Draconis clan, I know you guys were out there because Wisdom asked you too but I still appreciate you all doing what you did. Well, except for that little misunderstanding with Lunatik but that was just a mistake. And last but certainly not least I'd really like to thank Jeremy Branson. Why might you ask? Well Jeremy let me break it down for you, remember when you attacked me right before Hans’s match? Well before you came in I had Butch in agreement to let me switch with Hans, that's right I would have took on DreamMaster and Hans would have took on Stu-E for the title. But you just couldn't resist could you? You let your emotions get the best of you and look what happened...

Maniac once again raises the HWA Championship high in the air.

Maniac: So thanks Jeremy, appreciate it.

Maniac smiles and winks at the camera before putting his title back on his shoulder.

Maniac: Any other questions?

Many hands go up and Maniac chooses one who asks him what his favorite match was.

Maniac: Hands down, Sean Parker vs Red Dragon. That match right there was THE perfect example of Butch and Wisdom’s pure wrestling vision. The technique of both competitors and the quickness at which they not only executed the moves but moved at was extraordinary. Next question....

Maniac picks another reporter who asks him about his thoughts on what happened after the Parker/Dragon match. Maniac just stands there, not sure what to say. He starts to say something but just closes his mouth and says nothing instead. After a few moments of thinking about it Maniac leans forward to talk into the microphone.

Maniac: Uhhh....pass.

Maniac simply nods and says no more on the subject, he just simply looks for another question. He finds one who asks if he'd at least give his thoughts on what Starlight Kid who revealed herself to really be Azami Kiriyama, the daughter of Red Dragon and her new partner in crime Erica Martinez did. Maniac sighs as he shakes his head.

Maniac: I think it's horrible, it was a sick and heinous attack that should have never happened. First I want to talk to you Erica, you really had us fooled. When you shoved DreamMaster off the top of the Havoc-tron we thought you were really turning a corner for the better. Boy were we wrong, huh? You know everyone else can blame me for what you do but I want YOU to know that you're not fooling me, I've always known what type of person you were I was just foolish to think that I could have helped you. As for your little friend Azami, the daughter of the Dragon...I can't say anything about you, I don't know you. But what I will say is that revenge is not the answer, it turns you into something you're not. Next question...

The next reporter asks Maniac on his thoughts of not only DreamMaster showing up the way he did at Fatality but his role in his own match against Stu-E Price.

Maniac: This demon being here is my fault I know this, and I've been trying to get rid of it but it's very deceitful. It knows how to hit you in your feels and use it to its twisted desires, and now it has a hold of Wolfy's body not only using it for emotional warfare but it's using Wolfy's abilities, hence why there were cockroaches all over the place. As for what it did in its match and in mine, quite frankly to play games and try and spread fear and intimidation. But I won't fall for it, I'll stay strong and sooner or later I will end that demon once and for all. Thanks for your time, I'm going to go get checked out now...

Maniac waves one more time as the crowd cheers and he walks off heading towards the trainers room as the scene fades to black.
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Off camera

We open to a few hours later, Maniac is on his bus bandaged and stiched up but he's not relaxing. He actually gearing up, all ready wearing a bulletproof vest he puts on a pair of gun holsters then loads guns unto each holster. He grabs grenades, knives, ropes, extra ammo, and anything else he thinks he might need before turning to his HWA Championship sitting on the bar.

Maniac: Don't worry baby, daddy's coming back for you. He's bringing mommy home...

Maniac blows the title a kiss before turning and grabbing the spear of destiny, he holds it tightly as he looks at it and speaks loudly and clearly.

Maniac: Take me to my Mandy.

Maniac watches as the world around him swirls and then fades to black as he disappears.