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The European Fiery Nation (TBA) vs. The Cruze Family (Shaun Cruze & Bekah Cruze) - Kemal Yilmaz - 10-27-2026
4 RP Limit total for tag
3500 Word Per RP
Deadline: 11:59:59 pm ET SUNDAY, November 1, 2026
RE: The European Fiery Nation (TBA) vs. The Cruze Family (Shaun Cruze & Bekah Cruze) - Shaun2025 - 10-31-2026
INNER THOUGHTS – OFF CAMERA (SHAUN)
Shocks and surprises, Gavin Taylor in cannot do anything by himself shocker. Once beaten, and soundly beaten might I had the Goon Squad attack, and attempt to make their mark. I mean, they didn’t and were sent back to where they came. No one was particularly surprised by what happened next, and that is why after two decades in this business, Gavin Taylor has amounted to nothing other than wordy cliches. I don’t know why everyone panders to Frank’s every whim, when it was oh so very easy to tell him no., I don’t know why everyone seems intent on having that stain on their name, even those that I thought better of. The worst part? Frank Delarosso doesn’t guarantee success, far from it. Those talented enough like Amelia will always rise to the top anyway. Just like Gavin Taylor, Frank is nothing more than a façade. A pale shadow in comparison with the true legendary owners of this place. But what Gavin, Frank and everyone else don’t understand, this is only the start. For too long, groups like theirs have had free reign. For too long, individuals like Gavin Taylor have gotten away with murder. This business has given my family everything, but it has also been taken away. But this industry MUST endure, regardless, and we are the ones who can make that happen. And ensure that when our legacy is decided, we are on the side of what was right. The way it was always supposed to be. The way the Icon always knew it would be.
PREVIOUSLY – OFF CAMERA
(Shaun and Owen had been all geared up to arrive at the agreed place when another text had landed on Shaun’s phone, changing the address but keeping the same time. It seemed strange, but all of this seemed strange, as they tried to traverse the situation without really understanding what was going on. Right now, it was only about getting Dorothea back, so although they knew they could be heading into a trap, they were more than willing to take the risk. Shaun indicates, as they pull into an industrial estate, a chain of warehouses down the right-hand side, all numbered.)
Shaun: This is the place I reckon
Owen: Looks quiet… not sure if that’s good or bad.
Shaun: It’s bad if they are not here and it’s a wild goose chase.
(The car comes to a halt, but as Shaun is about to kill the engine, a set of lights flash further down the estate.)
Shaun: Reckon that’s them, shall I get closer
Owen: Nah, let’s get out here and walk.
(Shaun nods, stopping the engine and the two of them slowly getting out the car, surveying the landscape. It certainly didn’t seem like there were a lot of people hanging around in wait, but if there were, they probably wouldn’t know. They walk towards the car, and as they get closer, they see only someone at the driver’s side. As they then get within a couple of feet of the car, the warehouse adjacent door starts to whirr and slowly open, revealing the mid-size storage space within.)
Owen: Reckon they want us to go in?
Shaun: Seems so, shall we?
Owen: After you.
(They step into space and walk forwards probably about six feet, before the door behind them starts to close again, Shaun and Owen looking at each other, but standing their ground regardless. The door then shuts completely, a series of lights switching on, leaving a dark space at the end of the room. From that darkness, Drew Bryant walks out, Kai walking by his side. There certainly didn’t seem to be anyone else, but still, they remain on their guard. Just in case. Drew and Kai step closer, until they are finally maybe ten feet away. Kai exudes the same arrogance as always, but Drew on the other hand seems nervous.)
Shaun: Just a little bit dramatic. This isn’t an episode of the Gentleman you know.
Owen: That’s a good series… recommend it.
Kai: We just must be careful, that’s all. We apologize for the late address change, but I assure you it was necessary. Considering.
Shaun: Honestly, I don’t care. I’m just here to get my daughter back.
Kai: And you’ll get her back Shaun; you have my word. But I, sorry we will need certain assurances, before we can make that happen. You have to understand that Drew and I have stuck our neck on the line, and that will need to be taken into consideration.
(Shaun turns to Owen, obviously even more confused that he was at the get go.)
Owen: How’s about you stop talking in riddles and tell us what you want so we can get out of here?
Drew: We will…
Shaun: Oh, he speaks
Drew: I know you’re angry at me Shaun, but Kai and I are trying to do the right thing.
Owen: I think it’s a bit late for that don’t you?
Shaun: Look, I don’t want to spend anymore time here than I have to, so how’s about the two of you tell us what you want, give my back my daughter and we will be on our way. Assuming Dorothea is here.
(Kai steps forwards, not threateningly, but with an intent that showed he didn’t want to be heard.)
Kai: When this all started, Drew and I were promised a lot of money, and being honest to you, we both need it. Everyone knows Shaun Cruze, and everyone knows that you had plenty of money to go around… we wanted some of that, and that’s what was on offer. What you must understand, however, is that to our boss. The money wasn’t enough. He got increasingly agitated by you, and your ability to bounce back, even when we had taken everything from you. And his plans got increasingly dangerous. Believe me, he doesn’t care what happens to him, but Drew and I were not going to be taken down with him. And so, we changed the location for the meeting, he doesn’t know we are here. Hence the need for secrecy.
Shaun: But if he is as dangerous as you say…
Kai: Shaun, the moment this is done, Drew and I are getting as far from Los Angeles as we possibly can, and we are never coming back. It’s going to be hard enough staying out of his way, so we certainly don’t need the cops to try to trace us as well.
Owen: Hold on, let me just get one thing straight. You’ve both had a crisis of conscience and now you don’t want us to turn you in?
Kai: In exchange for your daughter Shaun. Yes.
(Shaun ponders it for a while, taking in all the information he has been given so far, and he left with one question that stands out above all others.)
Shaun: So… who is he?
(Drew closes his eyes, still the nervous one, that question potentially making his anxiety even worse. Kai once again takes the lead, obviously the one who was making all the decisions.)
Kai: Shaun, I’d love to tell you, but truthfully, it’s better you don’t know. Let’s just say it’s someone who doesn’t like you, or your family and leave it at that.
Shaun: So, just to make sure I’ve got this right. We don’t tell the police everything we know, and you two run away like cowards, leaving us to deal with whoever this mystery man might be.
Kai: It sounds very one sided granted… but you do get your daughter back.
(Shaun is about to speak when Owen interjects.)
Owen: Hold on though, how do we know you have Dorothea?
(Kai nods towards the shadows, and a man walks out with what seems to be Dorothea, a hood over her head. As he reaches them, Kai pulls off the hood, confirming that it is indeed Shaun’s daughter.)
Dorothea: DADDY!!!
(Shaun tries not to react, although right now he felt like he could take whoever else was lurking in the shadows.)
Shaun: You have a deal
(Owen turns to Shaun, realizing what Shaun was doing. Willing to let them off the hook, if his daughter was safe.)
Kai: You mean it? This will be the last time you see either of us.
Shaun: You have my word.
(Kai nods to the guy, who releases Dorothea who immediately runs into Shaun’s arms.)
Kai: It’s done. We are done.
Drew: I’m sorry it came to this Shaun, if I’d have known…
Owen: You would still have been a greedy fucker.
Shaun: Let’s get out of here.
(Shaun scoops Dorothea up into his arms, and without looking back ends towards the warehouse entrance that slowly starts to open, the three of them stepping outside, half expecting to be stopped. They make haste towards their car, Shaun strapping Dorothea in, and climbing in the back with her, Owen taking the wheel.)
Owen: You sure about this Shaun… we could shop them in right now.
Shaun: No, I gave my word, let’s go.
Owen: You’re a better man than me
(Owen guns the engine and turns the car, heading out of the industrial estate and towards Shaun’s house. Shaun is already on the phone to Angyalka, who almost immediately picks up the phone.)
Angyalka: You got her?
Shaun: I’ve got her.
(The outpouring of emotion on the other end of the line is something Shaun can associate with, but although his daughter was safe, he wasn’t stupid. He knew that there was a man out there right now that would only just be finding out that he had been betrayed. This wasn’t over by a long shot, but this was a win regardless. And for now, he’d take it and think about what happened next tomorrow.
INNER THOUGHTS – OFF CAMERA (OWEN)
Well… look at this, someone narrating my inner thoughts while I find myself back in a place I promised I would never return to. I’m NOT back. Well, not in that sense anyway. I said I didn’t need to wrestle anymore, and I wanted to be there for my family, and that’s exactly what I am doing, but this time my extended family. Shaun and Bekah asked for my help, to be their eyes and ears on the ground, and that is my purpose. Only one thing is left to prove. Jennifer has been as amazing as always; my little boy is every bit my reason for doing this. Ultimately, this is me giving back to a place that gave me so much when I first stepping into SCW at eighteen years old. Where did that time go? For sure, I’ve got no problem throwing hands if required, but I’d call myself nothing more than an insurance policy, to make sure all of this goes down the right way, and wrongs firmly right. I don’t need to explain it any more than that. Legacy is within our grasp, and when we claim it as our own, I want to be there for that moment when everything we have ever endured is made truly worth it. Understand, don’t, it doesn’t matter. Just know that eventually, you will. You will understand why the Cruze family IS wrestling’s Legacy. Now and forever.
PREVIOUSLY – OFF CAMERA
(As Shaun and Owen were jubilant, at least for now, on the other side of the city, within the confines of the police precinct, The Chief was finally starting to understand that there was a mole within his own staff. Too much had been known about Shaun and Angyalka’s heartache, and he had led him to believe that within his office, someone was feeding out information. If there was something he hated more than anything it was disloyalty, and although he understood the irony after screwing Shaun over, having a treacherous officer within the precinct was a huge problem for him.)
Chief Wilson: There’s gotta be something around here
(His deputy shrugs his shoulders.)
Deputy Skipper: There’s nothing chief; we’ve turned this place upside down and found nothing, no bugs, no wiretaps. It’s got to be one of the guys, must be someone listening in.
Chief Wilson: I can’t believe any of them would do that.
Deputy Skipper: It’s the only option that makes sense.
Chief Wilson: This is a nightmare Skip… if the public hear of this, or worst still the Cruze family, my career is over.
Deputy Skipper: Sit down Boss, let’s think through. What’s the options?
Chief Wilson: Who knew about the Cruze case?
Deputy Skipper: That doesn’t narrow it down, that’s almost everyone including me.
Chief Wilson: And who knows Chris Clay?
Deputy Skipper: Again, he’s done so much work for us in the past, so almost everybody
Chief Wilson: This is ridiculous…
Deputy Skipper: OK, let’s look at it differently. What if there was a bug or something, but it’s been removed. Who has access to your office?
Chief Wilson: That’s actually not a bad shout. There’s me, you, Carter and Knowles.
Deputy Skipper: Shall I get them in?
Chief Wilson: No, not yet… I don’t want to accuse anyone if I’m not certain.
(A knock is heard at the door, Wilson motioning for him to enter which he does.)
Chief Wilson: Dobbs, can I help you?
Dobbs: Err, I was just wondering if Carter would be in soon as he’s supposed to be taking over my shift.
Deputy Skipper: He’s not already in?
Dobbs: No, and I’ve called his mobile and he isn’t answering.
Chief Wilson: OK Dobbs, you get off, I’ll sort it out.
Dobbs: You are sure? I don’t mind stopping an hour if needed.
Chief Wilson: No, all good… go take care of Marcie, what is she now six months in?
Dobbs: Seven, two to go
Chief Wilson: Excellent, well off you go.
(Once he has left, Wilson turns to Skipper.)
Chief Wilson: What do you think?
Deputy Skipper: I don’t know, could be legit
Chief Wilson: Or he’s got out of dodge?
Deputy Skipper: I’ll get the car.
(It may have been a wild goose chase, but that would make it highly coincidental. Either way, he felt closer to finding out exactly what was going on.)
THIRTY MINUTES LATER
(Wilson and Skipper pull up outside the house they knew to be Sergeant Carter’s, the two of them immediately clocking that his car is no longer in the driveway. They get out the car, both of them looking up and down the street, knowing that the curtain twitchers would already be wondering what was going on. They both make their way up the driveway and to the porch, Skipper knocking heavily on the door to make sure that anyone inside would hear, after waiting for a few moments, there is no reply.)
Skipper: Could have nipped out?
Chief Wilson: Without the car… Carter is one of the laziest sons of a bitches I know.
(Skipper tries the door, but predictably it doesn’t open.)
Skipper: I can kick it down, your call. Or wait for a warrant?
Chief Wilson: Do it
(Skipper nods and with one heavy boot the door flies open, Skipper going to his holster and pulling his gun.)
Chief Wilson: Only if we must… clear?
Skipper: Sure
(They split up, one taking the living room, while another investigates the kitchen, with no sign of Officer Carter. They meet back at the stairs.)
Skipper: I’ve got a ready bad feeling this isn’t going to end well
(Chief Wilson motions towards the stairs, and the two of them start to ascend, arriving at the landing where two bedrooms and the bathroom doors are wide open, and seemingly with no one there. One bedroom however has the door closed, and the two of them take a breath, Wilson slowly opening the door as Skipper has his hands on the trigger. They step inside, but to both of their reliefs there is no one inside, but the closet doors are wide open, revealing that they have been emptied. A quick scan around the room shows normal things such as battery chargers are also gone.)
Chief Wilson: Well, I think we at least have our mole, even if we don’t know where he is.
Skipper: I never trusted that asshole… you want me to call it in?
Chief Wilson: Yeah…
(Both of their eyes widen as a car engine starts outside. Both head to the window, just in time to see Carter racing off the driveway and down the street.)
Chief Wilson: FUCK!!!
(Skipper is already on his walkie.)
Skipper: Yeah, its Skipper… I need an APB out for registration seven Romeo Sierra Victor Zero Seven Two… driver is Officer Carter and could be dangerous.
(Chief Wilson is already looking over the place, hoping to find some semblance of a clue. He sits on the edge in almost resignation, that this was happening on his watch.)
Chief Wilson: You know he’s getting out the state off the back of some bribe, don’t you?
Skipper: I’d say that’s likely yeah
Chief Wilson: I want this place turned over and inside out. Phone records, emails, bank statements I want everything and we don’t stop until that son of a bitch is caught.
Skipper: Yes Chief… what you going to do?
Chief Wilson: The only thing I can do Peter… offer my resignation to the commissioner
Skipper: You don’t have to do that boss.
Chief Wilson: I do, because if I don’t and this all comes out… my situation is going to be a hell of a lot worse. I’d rather get out before I’m pushed. Can you get a squad car to come and get you?
Skipper: Sure, but…
Chief Wilson: I’ve made up my mind
(Skipper nods as Wilson gets to his feet, making his way downstairs. This had been one mess up after another, starting with not listening to Shaun, through using Chris Clay, and now, letting the probable mole escape from under his nose… not withstanding the fact he allowed a mole in the first place. He’d had a good career, and maybe, just maybe he’d escape with his pension, that was the hope anyway. He reaches the car, the radio going off.)
“Deputy Skipper… Chief Wilson…”
Chief Wilson: This is Wilson, go ahead.
“I thought you should know that patrol just found five dead bodies at an industrial estate downtown. Looks like an execution.”
Chief Wilson: Jesus Christ… send me the address.
“Will do… one more thing though.”
Chief Wilson: Go ahead.
“Not confirmed… but one of the deceased is believed to be Drew Bryant.”
(Wilson closes his eyes, sure that his day couldn’t really have gotten any worse but here it was, doing precisely that. If he wasn’t sure before, now he knew he had no choice. This shit show was 100% on him. And because of him, so many people had paid the price.)
“Chief?”
Chief Wilson: I’m on my way.
INNER THOUGHTS – OFF CAMERA (BEKAH)
There is no getting away from it, some people are just stupid. That’s not just a wrestling thing, that is a real-world thing. Some just cannot understand the reasonings. Freddie did not LISTEN to reason and look how that panned out. Freddie looks incapable, the EFN looks incompetent, and Frank… well Frank is left waving his penis in the wind as per. Thing is, I was never some immature kid trying to make their way in business. I was always a second-generation competitor looking to make a name for HERSELF. Why was that so hard to understand. My first match here, and I outmatched someone that has been here for THREE years. Now, I walk into Apocalypse alongside Shaun to put EFN to the sword once again. I didn’t come here to fight wars, but that’s a Cruze trademark, isn’t it? And perhaps the reason why we all exist. To do what’s right.
It was claimed I don’t want to be here, without anyone even trying to understand WHY I am here. The focus, as always, was on me trying to make a quick buck off my father’s success. Laughable. Not all matches will be as simple as Breakdown, I know that. I know fully because I’m NOT stupid, there are many bigger challenges to come. My only hope is that in time, people understand that I am the real deal, and the more experience comes my way, the further I will go. This is for my family, for my father. This is mostly for my daughter, to give her the life I never had. This is for Legacy, the final hour, the final act. Iconic.
RE: The European Fiery Nation (TBA) vs. The Cruze Family (Shaun Cruze & Bekah Cruze) - Shaun2025 - 11-01-2026
PREVIOUSLY – OFF CAMERA
(As Dorothea had slept soundly in her bed last night, Shaun hadn’t left her side. Angyalka had welcomed the fact that Shaun wanted to be there considering the stories she had heard, but Shaun hadn’t managed to sleep a wink. Dorothea however was different, she had at one point even been snoring, something that had managed to put a smile on Shaun face… a rarity these days. When Dorothea had woken up however, it was like her ordeal had caught up with her and she had cried in Shaun’s arms, Angyalka thankfully not seeing her turmoil. By breakfast, Dorothea had managed to shrug it off, happy that it seemed like her Daddy was hanging around. Now, playing in the garden from which she had disappeared, and watched over eagle-eyed by both her parents, Dorothea was having fun with her dog that she had missed so much. Angyalka and Shaun, well they are thanking their lucky stars.)
Angyalka: She’s bounced back well
Shaun: She’s a tough cookie, just like her mom.
Angyalka: I don’t feel tough right now Shaun.
Shaun: You’ve been through a lot… I’ve put you through a lot. I’m sorry Angyalka.
Angyalka: This wasn’t your fault, Shaun.
Shaun: Maybe not, but you can’t deny I haven’t been the bane of your life for the last year, and Dorothea wouldn’t have been taken if she wasn’t a Cruze.
Angyalka: Perhaps not, but she’s home now, and she’s home because of you. Everything else… well, it’s the past and we need to put it behind us.
Shaun: You mean that?
Angyalka: We may not be married anymore, but there isn’t anything stopping us from being friends. I need you.
(The words seemed sincere, and after everything he had put her through, Shaun appreciated that more than she would ever know. He’d messed up the marriage through his own stupidity, but he would mess up the friendship that had now reformed.)
Shaun: I need you too.
(Angyalka holds out her hand and Shaun takes it, the two of them smiling.)
Angyalka: So, what do we do now? Do we go to the police?
Shaun: I can’t trust the police, and anyway what would we tell them. Dorothea just turned up out of thin air? Kai and Drew should be long in the wind now, but they were never really the problem. The problem is whoever this dude is who has a bug up his ass with my family.
Angyalka: And Drew didn’t give you any clues about who it could be?
Shaun: None. And if you’d have seen him, you would know why. He was scared shitless and if I’m honest so was Kai. I don’t know who this guy is, but he obviously isn’t someone we need to be missing with.
Angyalka: So, what are you going to do?
Shaun: The only thing I can do, try and find out what he wants with my family when he has pretty much taken everything already.
Angyalka: I don’t like it Shaun, he could come to the house while you’re not here, who knows that he would do?
Shaun: Well, if it’s OK with you, I’d like to hang around, at least until this is all over.
(Angyalka looks over at Dorothea, aware that Shaun moving back in could get confusing, but feeling reassured a little if he was there.)
Angyalka: OK, but we have a talk with Dorothea… make sure she understands that we are not getting back together.
Shaun: Agreed, we don’t want to confuse her anymore than she probably already is.
“Hey…”
(They both turn, Owen walking down the pathway to where they are sat.)
Owen: The housekeeper let me in, hope I’m not intruding
Angyalka: Not at all
(Dorothea sees Owen and runs over, giving him a massive hug, which Owen reciprocates, more than happy to see her.)
Owen: Hey Thea, can you just give me a minute to chat with Mom and Dad and then we’ll play, ok?
(She nods and runs off to prepare her toys. Once she is out of earshot, Owen takes a seat.)
Shaun: What’s going on Owen, you’ve got that look on your face?
Owen: You guys haven’t heard, have you? It’s been all over the news
Shaun: What has?
Owen: There was a shooting down at the industrial estate where we were last night. Drew and Kai… they are both dead Shaun.
(Angyalka’s eyes widen, Shaun’s do the opposite and close as he comprehends it all. Drew was once a friend, a close friend and this one hurt regardless of everything.)
Owen: Five men, including them… all dead. You reckon it’s our guy?
Shaun: It’s got to be
Angyalka: Shaun, we’ve got to go to the police and speak to Chief Wilson.
Owen: That’s the other thing.
Shaun: There’s more?
Owen: Yeah, Wilson has resigned and handed in his badge… last night after the shootings. Guess he blames himself.
Shaun: Wish I could feel sorry for him.
Angyalka: So, we go to whoever else is in charge, get them to give us some protection or something. He shot five guys, Shaun, five. With all the will in the world, you wouldn’t fight that off. We’ve got to tell them what we know… what good is your word when they are
Shaun: You’re right… Owen?
Owen: Hey, I’ve got your back whatever you decide Unc… you know that?
Shaun: OK, its…
(The phone rings, an unknown number. Shaun looks at Owen, and then at Angyalka, before taking the call, switching to speaker phone.)
Shaun: Who is this?
????: I think you know who it is, even if you don’t yet know my name.
Shaun: You’re the guy that had Kai and Drew murdered.
????: I am… I’m afraid I don’t take kindly to treachery. I hope Dorothea has settled back in ok; I’ll like to assure you that she was looked after well. I would never have hurt her; I just wanted your attention.
Shaun: You have it now.
????: Good, good. So, I think it is about time you and I met… Owen as well.
Shaun: And why shouldn’t I just go to the police and tell them what I know?
????: Because the reality is Shaun, you know so very little. I’m willing to reveal all, all you have to do is meet me. No tricks, no smoke and mirrors. Just you, me and Owen… I’ll even let you choose the venue. You do this… and this situation you find yourself in will truly be over. Don’t and… well, let’s not consider that right now.
Shaun: You know Sandy’s Bar?
????: I do.
Shaun: Tonight, seven o’clock. Just you.
????: You have my word.
Shaun: See you then
(Shaun hangs up the phone, turning to Angyalka who holds up her hands.)
Angyalka: I’m not going to stop you Shaun
(He turns to Owen.)
Owen: Let’s find out what this asshole wants with us.
(Shaun nods, smiling at Dorothea who looks over.)
Shaun: Let’s.
ON CAMERA
RECORDING
(The scene opens with Shaun, Bekah and Owen sitting around a round table, a picture of Orlando placed in the center. It is Shaun that opens the narrative.)
Shaun: Straight off the bat, if you think that we have set this up as some kind of ‘Knights of the Roundtable’ deal, you would be correct. Do we think of ourselves as Knights?
Owen: Nope
Shaun: Do we think that we are the only ones who have an opinion on what is right for this company?
Bekah: Nope.
Shaun: What we are, however, are the only individuals willing to do something about it. Now, don’t get me wrong, that isn’t a slight on Syren at all. That girl has always had a fire in her stomach to take it to any establishment, especially a flawed one. She has got her own problems to deal with, and we respect that and will have her back whenever she needs it. No, what we are doing isn’t fighting a good fight, we don’t think we have the moral high ground or are not without reproach. No, what we are doing, is taking a stand against all the pricks that walk around the SCW corridors, believing that this company owes them something. Syren, the most decorated individual in our company, Selena Frost, is not a million miles behind. The guy with the shit eating grin pictured on the table right there, Orlando Cruze. All with one thing in common. They wouldn’t be anything without this industry, and no matter how much we bleat about what it has taken from us, the fact is that it has given us so much more.
(He turns to Bekah, who takes the lead from there.)
Bekah: My Father was the Icon Orlando Cruze, one of the most well-known competitors of the last two decades, who really did do it all. When did it become so wrong, to want to be like the man who brought me into the world, to try and do the things he did. I’m a ‘Nepo Baby’ according to our opponents this week, because before I’d even thrown a punch, Freddy had already formed an opinion. He assumed I was ‘just a highflyer’. He was wrong. He assumed that I was looking to make a name for myself off the back of my dad. He was wrong. He banged on about racing and his personal life, without even considering that I might have one of my own. See, I don’t bitch about it, but I’ve not always felt the way I do now about my father. In fact, for a time I hated him with absolute passion. These two guys at the table right now, I despised them and wished them dead. My daughter, the one thing I care about over all others, I never want her to feel that way about me, or her dad. And although we are not together, they have a relationship, a good one. But whereas he provides in full, I was unable to. I had no skill to talk of… so I learned one. And in one year, one. I learned enough to take down someone who somehow believes he owns the place. The looks on his face… priceless. The applause and hugs from my daughter when I got home… everything to me.
(She then turns to Owen, who is already grinning.)
Owen: And that’s the thing, isn’t it? The fundamental aspect that this business has lost. You listen to EFN, and there is no brotherhood between them, they are nothing but a bunch of mercenaries, all with differing views on how the wrestling business should be. A confused group of individuals that don’t have the first clue what it takes to achieve something in this industry, or indeed how brave Bekah was for stepping up to the plate, knowing the bullshit that was going to be thrown at her. They’ve called us ‘Nepo Babies’ throughout the entirety of our careers, solely down to the fact of how important my father was to this and many other companies, and they’ve tried to brand it as if it is some kind of insult. All three of us came into this business with one goal. To be as good as my dad. And guess what, two out of us achieved that… one very likely to. Why? Because Shaun, Bekah, myself… we were not held back by the big looming shadow of the Icon, we were inspired by it. Who inspires EFN? Konrad Raab, which pretty much explains everything doesn’t it? Because there has never been an individual as confused as Konrad. So, when you claim that Bekah is yet another living off the big man’s name, if I would like you, I would hold your tongue and stop flapping your gums. Because already, after one match, Bekah has already managed to put one of you in his place. I know I speak for my family here when I say, we agree, none of us would be here if it wasn’t for Orlando Cruze. But it is way too simplistic to believe that we only achieved what we achieved because of him. It was our talent that gave us our accolades, not our surname. And if any of you idiots focused for a second, you’d understand that. Instead of being a rehash of everything your ‘mentor’ was.”
(He pauses, his point made. The attention and indeed the camera turning back to Bekah.)
Bekah: Imagine stepping into a match as a rookie and not caring which two members of EFN it is that going to step up to the plate, knowing that regardless, I have a bona fide Hall of Fame LEGEND in my corner. Imagine, if you would, just for a second, knowing that while it is understandable, however idiotic, to underestimate me, you will do the same to the Impact Player, a man who already spanked your asses once for breaking into the Impact Media offices, and yet you still failed to learn that lesson. See, I get it with me, I’m the little lady, who’s done nothing in this company of note to this point… but who does in one match and a Taking Hold of the Flame. But Shaun… thing is I really don’t need to be there because he could probably beat you on his own. That’s the size of your task, and you can’t even bring yourself to admit it. You’ll step up in front of the camera with total confidence, just like Freddy did, just like you always do… but with what justification. No, seriously, tell me, I’m intrigued. What have ANY of you done to bring about this confidence? Nothing. But that’s the thing, it’s not confidence, it’s hubris. And hubris, always comes before a crashing fall.
Shaun: Bekah’s right… somehow, you have resided in this little bubble of yours where you don’t have any peers, and to at least one of you, a woman wrestling the men, to you that’s just sickening. You ignore the fact that in the main, women have been World Champion’s throughout this year and try to explain that away with they get more opportunities. Seriously. One of the EFN conveyor belt got a dubious victory over Syren, don’t know which one and don’t care, and that somehow proves a point? Please. You should be happy that SCW gives everyone a voice, because the reality is, you don’t deserve to spout the crap that comes out of your mouth. Let me break it down for you… Syren, will forever be remembered for what she did in this company. Selena Frost, the same. I’m engineering a point here, because it’s not just this aspect, it’s that you don’t even appreciate the facts. And the facts are, the EFN is only relevant right now, to forwards what we intend to do. Us ‘Nepos’ are going to take this business and rid it of Frank Delarosso and anyone who remains associated to him. We are going to give the wrestling fanbase, the product that they have always deserved. Frank Delarosso wants one thing from you guys, obedience. You are nothing more than his first wave of attack dogs. THAT is what you have been lowered to. Is that really what you three wanted to be when you came together? Three, four… I don’t know you’re all one and the same. There is no doubt ability there, but like so many before you, you focus on the wrong things, making the wrong decisions. Stepping up to us was the wrong decision. And now, you may think otherwise, but you ARE going to be punished. TWICE. Once by us, and once by Frank Delarosso when you fail him. Again.
Bekah: So, is it starting to sink in now guys? Are you realizing the enormity of your situation? This isn’t just any match, between two tag teams’ intent on defeating the other. This is about the beginning of something special. We don’t intend to rewrite history, what is done, is done and there isn’t anything we can do about that. What are going to do is write our own, and create a legacy that this company, and indeed this industry will remember for all time. I got it, and I’ve been here five minutes, but do you get the true reason why we are here. It’s about our children, it’s about our parents, it’s about us. Again, it’s about legacy.
(Again, a momentary pause, as Owen leans forwards.)
Owen: I cannot stress this enough, to whichever two of you has decided to compete, do yourself a favor and recognize the task before you. Understand that everything you think about Shaun and Bekah is wrong, and that both are doing this for reasons that the three of you have yet to comprehend. Doing it for the Gold, it’s an honorable cause no question. Doing it for prestige, again many champions have found their way based on that logic alone. They won’t give up, not ever. A Cruze NEVER gives up. You will have to go to the ends of the earth to get this done, and thus far I have seen nothing that suggests you can other than bravado. You want to be taken seriously? Stop acting like the circus clowns. Oh, and remember, I’ll be at ringside so don’t try and cheat your way to victory, as is your only real chance, because I’ll be there. Front and center. And I’ll be more than happy to show any of you that Owen Cruze hasn’t missed a beat. You want to take this home Shaun?
(Shaun’s eyes narrow as he looks straight down the camera lens. There is a fire within him, not seen since his return to the company, as if he now understands that he has a purpose. They have a purpose. And that recently, something changed. It is with that fire cracking in his voice he speaks.)
Shaun: EFN, I’m going to level with you. Even during what you will call my ‘heyday’, when I claimed the World Championship as my own. I have never felt as strong as I do right now. With Bekah and Owen by my side, I don’t just feel like I can rise to the top of the mountain once more, I feel like we can help write a story that will define the Cruze name forever. My brother was an Icon, no question. My brother helped set the foundations for people like you to be able to compete. Now it is time for us, Bekah, Owen and me to write the definitive chapter in our history and achieve something that no one ever has. A purge of those who wish only to drive this industry in their flawed image. Individuals like Frank Delarosso who hand out favors to those that align with him like they are sweets. Don’t kid a kidder EFN, this whole narrative about Bekah being given opportunities, that’s the one reason you align with him. To be given those favors, because you haven’t achieved anything on your own. For the first time in your lives just be honest, you might find it refreshing.
But at Apocalypse, I’m sorry but the story isn’t going to be about you, although you will be a part of it. Remember the date, because it is a date that will go down in history as the beginning. I want you to trust me when I say everything that you think you know about us, throw it in the trash, because you don’t know a damn thing. What we have in store will change the outlook of Supreme Championship Wrestling forever. Now, you can scoff at that. You can scoff at Bekah’s experience and reasoning…
Bekah: Bring it on.
Shaun: But, as always, we are more than willing to let our actions do the talking. We don’t need to put things into existence; to manifest them, we MAKE them happen. And we don’t do that, by failing when faced with a bunch of egotistic reprobates like EFN. As always, we’ll respect your talent and I can assure you we are ready for anything you throw at us. But we will never respect you as individuals, and that may not bother you, it probably shouldn’t be fair. How can we respect people who have such an obvious disrespect for the people within our industry? At Apocalypse we send a message that even your feeble minds will be unable to ignore. The foundation stone of that which we WILL build.
(He looks around the table, smiling at both Bekah and Owen as they then all speak in unison.)
Shaun/Bekah/Owen: Legacy
(Scene fades)
RE: The European Fiery Nation (TBA) vs. The Cruze Family (Shaun Cruze & Bekah Cruze) - Kemal Yilmaz - 11-01-2026
Atlanta, Georgia. Thursday 29th October. (Off-Camera)
All of The European Fiery Nation guys were at the gym for obviously working out, but not really what they were here for as they all needed a team meeting because there was still a decision to be made when it comes to the entire team. There was decisions to be made as Federico decided that since he had a meeting room in his gym that he usually talks business about the gym facilities and even bodybuilding competitions he has, he thought to use it for The European Fiery Nation and his new team in another company meetings as well. But today was strictly for the team and although there was raw nerves between Kemal and Oskar and sort of raw nerves between Federico and Oskar.
Still, they were a team and they had to all come together about the upcoming tag match they have against the Cruze family with Owen at ringside for some reason they couldn't figure out and the gym was still operational for the public as it was how Federico made his money when it comes to him owning a gym outside of wrestling and bodybuilding. However as Federico got every single member of The European Fiery Nation wrestling team in the door, he got up to close the main door and then sat back down, but he wasn't in the main seat as it was Kemal Yilmaz that is since he's the leader of the team.
Kemal Yilmaz: “Well I was on the phone to Konrad on who should be in and he said to me that we should discuss it as a group. We got a problem in our hands on Cruze Family.
Federico Gasperoni: “I'm ashamed to lose to that bitch who for some reason got the upper hand. It's a joke how many female wrestlers do not take wrestling seriously with their bodies.”
Oskar Theron: “She brought up the same shit as her dumbass uncle did about the whole rumble thing, about the whole Konrad being alike Federico because of them saying the same stuff, funny though when you pointed it out, she was like oh no, I don't act like the same as my family.”
Ludvig Eriksson: “Don't mind me, but she is hot, but no way would I have sex with this dumb bitch. I mean why an earth is she talking about Konrad? Konrad actually likes everyone in SCW, he's not going to say shit anymore about wrestlers in SCW.”
Dakon Theron: “The problem is they all live in the fucking past. I don't know why Shaun Cruze said he retires from wrestling and then comes back again. I mean Konrad even said himself that he'll never come back to SCW because of his racing career”
Kemal Yilmaz: “And he owns a racing team as well now too.”
Of course, Kemal unlike the other team members was very reserved when it came to words he uses because of his religion that he's forbidden to swear, but his other team mates certainly can without restrictions put onto them.
Dakon Theron: “Exactly. Konrad isn't going to give a fuck what Cruze family members say about him. He said he's more than accepting of being friends with anyone on SCW roster, something it seems stuck in the past Bekah and Shaun don't seem to realise.”
Federico Gasperoni: “I don't even know what Bekah was going on about with the rumble stuff.”
Ludvig Eriksson: “No, you wouldn't because you weren't around then. So what they are upset about is for some reason, Konrad never did the Taking Hold Of The Flame rumble which is completely untrue as he took part in them in two thousand and twenty one and the year after that and he didn't even do that well. He completely gave up because even he thought the rumble was completely pointless and also he didn't have the stamina for the rumble anymore.”
Oskar Theron: “You go in there to win a title, like so? I mean the chances of anyone winning is like one percent and throwing people over the top rope is not me. In fact, I hated the experience of being in the ECE rumble I had to do recently, it just wasn't for me.”
Federico shook his head not because of what Oskar said, but because of the situation of what Bekah said about the whole idea as they all drink hydration drinks, from Gatorade as they weren't sponsors of the drinks Konrad had, as of yet, but Konrad was working on it. That was for another day as the meeting only really got started and hadn't really discussed who will be wrestling for the team yet.
Federico Gasperoni: “That's complete utter nonsense of the idea of wrestlers must be in the rumble. I didn't want to be in the rumble because throwing people over the top rope is too easy for someone like me and that's not challenge for me personally.”
Kemal Yilmaz: “It is nonsense, especially when Glory Braddock has pulled out of the rumble more than once as well and nobody trashes her for it.”
Oskar Theron: “Yeah, where's the shit talk from the Cruze family about that and they really expect us to not underrate them? Please fuck off with that, we aren't kissing babies type wrestlers. I mean even Selena underrates every opponent she faces, but she and Glory are special somehow because they've been world champions.”
Kemal Yilmaz: “The only time I'd be in a rumble is if there was a submissions rumble where the last person not to tap out wins, but I don't see the benefit to doing the rumble for me personally as it's not my wrestling style, nor is Oskar's to be honest.”
Federico Gasperoni: “I don't do lottery based matches like the rumble, if I was to win a title, it'll be by my skills, not winning a title match because of some luck based lottery last person standing nonsense.”
That was the one thing everyone could agree on was the rumble being completely pointless and Oskar laughed at something Bekah said to Federico and he couldn't get it out of his head.
Oskar Theron: “I mean she compared you to Konrad, last I checked, Konrad took Kim, a female wrestler seriously and thought she was a threat, you didn't even come close to saying that and you hate the thought of females being champions, that isn't something Konrad ever said.”
Ludvig Eriksson: “Right? I mean Konrad would never say anything like that, in fact, there were times where he respected female champions, just not all of them.”
Oskar Theron: “I personally believe women champions are good, but that's my personal opinion.”
Federico Gasperoni: “See, we are so different, but we also have the same agreement about the Cruze family that they are all equally stupid and a bunch of nepo babies, especially Owen and Bekah. Shaun I think can be considered a nepo baby too.”
Dakon Theron: “He totally is as Orlando wrestled before him.”
They were discussing the past that they will very much say in the video itself, however, Kemal banged his fist on the table and wanted to get down to business.
Kemal Yilmaz: “We've still not discussed on the one thing that is important for us to talk about. Who will be facing them?”
Oskar Theron: “I think you should be one of the members to be honest as it's been sometime you last wrestled for SCW so you should be in, what does everyone else think?”
Federico Gasperoni: “I go with that and I don't want to be apart of the match because losing to that lady made me sick. I want to face women who are bodybuilders and can kick my ass which there aren't any around. Also she also said something about my wife. My bodybuilding wife isn't offended in what I say because unlike Bekah and her dumb family, Olivia actually knows the difference between my wrestling character and when I'm not my wrestling character. Something wrestlers are missing these days that they have zero personalities and zero portrayal of their characters.”
Ludvig Eriksson: “I actually see this myself over the last few years that nobody wants to be wrestling characters anymore, they all want to be themselves on and off camera. Nobody stands out anymore. You aren't going to be in a film or a TV show unless it's a documentary about yourself that you aren't going to play as yourselves. You be a character and play as that character and wrestling is the same thing. Anyway, I think you should be in the match.”
Kemal was showing his leader role as he nods on everyone agreeing that Kemal should be in the match and it was onto him to pick even with the others having to agree and so everyone knows that Kemal is in the match.
Kemal Yilmaz: “That's true as I've not wrestled since the first show. But we also need to select who else will be in the match.”
Ludvig Eriksson: “This may seem very over the top, but I personally don't mind facing these pricks with you as you do need someone that has a bit more experience with them as you kinda don't Kemal compared to me and Dakon.”
Dakon Theron: “I vouch for that as Federico is way too new to understand them and he said he won't do the match anyway, Oskar has things to do and I have to realise that Ludvig has to do team work with other people at some point anyway and besides, I rather spend time with Ginny. So I think Ludvig would be a good partner here.”
Federico Gasperoni: “I can agree with that, especially I didn't even understand what Bekah was even saying.”
Kemal Yilmaz: “Well, we've finally come to an agreement that officially, Kemal and Ludvig will go up against Bekah and Shaun and that's the deal we've made. Anyway, we can call this meeting done and we go off with our lives.”
Which everyone does, especially everyone had their own set of problems that was going to come in the near future or as development speaks as Kemal and Ludvig went to the wrestling ring in Federico's gym to work on some moves as a team as they've never been a team before and it will send shockwaves on the decision the team made that it was a team unexpected. After that, they both went back to the apartment to relax.
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Nepo Babies need to be destroyed youtube.com video (On-Camera)
Kemal Yilmaz: “You guys really are something, aren't you? Stating about Federico's girlfriend that she would somehow be offended by any of the comments that Federico says. Didn't you know Bekah that not only his girlfriend actually understands the wrestling business who isn't offended by anything Federico says, but it's apart of Federico's wrestling character? Just because he said things in the business he disagrees with, doesn't mean he'll say it in public. If you and the rest of the wrestlers here actually learn to be wrestling characters, separating yourselves from to being regular people off camera, maybe you'll get it.”
Ludvig Eriksson: “But you won't because you're a boring dumb broad who's literally the same person in and out of the ring and you wrestlers should not have this weak mentality. You wrestlers are fucking boring. Where's the characters? What a stupid fucking view of wrestling you have. Maybe you should be a character instead of being interesting as a piece of white bread because your family brought you into the business like overrated family members in the business thing.”
Kemal Yilmaz: “Also why are you both still going on about Konrad? In case you haven't noticed, Konrad has retired from the business last year, he doesn't care what you both have to say. Also you both are really alike because you say the same rubbish and do we actually believe that you studied wrestling yourself? Because it seems like your uncle and your dumb brother have said everything you needed to know.”
Ludvig Eriksson: “Also Federico didn't even know what Bekah was even going on about as he wasn't here when Konrad was active. Also are you both still mad that Konrad didn't do the rumble? What about Glory, why aren't you idiots mad at her for literally pulling out of the rumble at the last minute and not competed in them for the last few years? What about Selena under rating every single wrestler here or is it because they've been world champions that they are entitled to do that?”
Kemal Yilmaz: “All good being successful, but everyone is so damn boring about it and we don't give a fuck about success stories that are overrated in this sport. Tell me who is successful right now while having a personality that is actually interesting? Only Gavin so far and the rest of you need to learn how to separate yourselves from being professional wrestlers as actual characters or are you too scared to pull it off?”
Ludvig Eriksson: “As far as the rumble goes, Konrad did three of them as a whole and he never once benefitted from doing them and the results proved that the rumble was a waste of his time and also he didn't even have the stamina for it anymore. The rumble is a lottery draw, a luck based match where only one percent of the wrestlers actually win. Oh wow, you go for the world title, who cares? It's not the most important thing in the world and this thought process of wanting to be world champion is so generic, overrated and boring, how lame are you guys with this overrated theory? I'm only focused on winning tag titles, nothing else. Me and Dakon refuse to be like everyone else”
Kemal Yilmaz: “I mean I want to win the SCW World Title because I'm a solos wrestler that aims for greatness, but I don't need to take part in the lottery luck based rumble to get an SCW World Title shot, I earn it with skills. If you need to be in the rumble to get an SCW title shot, then you're not good wrestlers, sorry, but that's the truth. Sure we've attacked you in matches, sure, we've caused you hell, but it's because you guys won't shut up about the same thing over and over again. Rumbles aren't for me either because I'm a technical and a submissions based wrestler and it doesn't benefit me at all whatsoever as throwing people over the top rope is not my style of wrestling. If there was a submissions rumble where if you lock a submission hold in you're eliminated match existed, then I'd take part in it.”
Ludvig Eriksson: “That sounds like more fun to me, there's no creativity in these rumble matches and when was the last time an rookie has ever won the match? Seems to be the same veterans coming in to win anyway. The point is Cruze family is you're going to stop shit talking about someone who is clearly not here to defend themselves like a bunch of cowards you are and start addressing us as your opponents.”
Kemal Yilmaz: “When it comes down to it, yeah I did wreck your studios with Oskar, but that was not Konrad's idea, it was mine because I wanted to show to the future that I'm capable of leading this team, I'm capable of being a team player and be the one that will have the most success. Of course, Federico is ahead of all of us right now obviously, but you notice how little he talks about his success in wrestling. Because he's moved on and he doesn't need to brag his achievements every five minutes like you Cruze family always do because you want to live in the past.”
Ludvig Eriksson: “I know we should care about winning matches because Frank wants us to succeed, but we're not going to be like the Syrens, The Light In The Darkness, Chris Lawler's and Polly's of the world, whining and crying about losses and caring to win titles again like pussies these wrestlers are acting like this is the end of the world for them. No, we can cope with losing matches and whining and crying about losses isn't going to change anything. I don't think Cruze family have that same mentality that we don't cry about losses, we lost, what do you expect us to do?”
Kemal Yilmaz: “I mean is losing matches gonna affect me that much when I've lost my entire family and my life in the earthquakes? No because you suck it up, you don't cry over meaningless losses in the wrestling or fighting world, you pick yourself up and focus and I wish more wrestlers were like us that still have the confidence to win every single match, but also when we lose, we don't act like the losses are the end of the world. Sorry, but that's not changing, no matter how many wrestlers in the back tell us to do that, but we aren't that soft, get out of here.”
Ludvig Eriksson: “And even if Federico lost to you Bekah, doesn't mean that we don't have a chance to win, especially why should you be entitled to be viewed as an opponent that is a threat, because of your family members? You've literally done nothing to deserve those acknowledgements. Shaun yes obviously and we don't need to bang on his achievements and titles he's won in wrestling. It's all in the record books and we don't really care to talk about them.”
Kemal Yilmaz: “The point is we're going to go into the match with the technical, submission and high flying violent skills that we process since you guys I know won't be violent in any shape or form. The point is we're going to walk into this match and then go to win and we still act the same way of being actual men that will win because I know you guys will be devastated, crying and whining how you didn't win. We won't no matter how many people say we should care. We're making one of you pinned or submitted to win the match because we can and we will and that's all we have to say.”