07-14-2022, 07:42 PM
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It wasn't the best performance of his storied career, but in his surprising return to the ring, he and his partner Glory Braddock were victorious. Truth be told, Glory did all the heavy lifting in the match and Danny Darko did his best simply not to lose. Heading into the second match of his return, he has the privilege of teaming once again with Glory Braddock. Will he be more prepared this time around, or will he be worse off for having hurt his back. Or rather, the credit for the severe back pain is due to when the beastly Tsunami drove his back into that cold, unforgiving steel. Regardless, Danny Darko was approached soon after the match by the very woman who interviewed him under far different circumstances in his debut promo…Jessica Winters. She is standing to his side and he is clutching at his back, which is covered by a giant ice pack.
Jessica Winters: I gotta ask you, Mr. Darko. How are you feeling?
Danny grimaces as he answers.
Danny Darko: Well, love, let's just say I've felt better, but I've also felt a lot worse. The adrenaline I felt as I finally entered that hallowed SCW ring gave me goosebumps. It was exhilarating to feel the energy from the crowd! That was certainly a feeling I missed in my time away. Whether the people out there are cheering or booing me, the rush you get from making that entrance is hard to replace. Once you've experienced it, you can never get it out of your mind. Having said that, however, that adrenaline boost wore off and I was left with the knowledge that I was maybe a bit surprised by the physicality. I mean, I've been at this all for roughly 20 years at this point and the past couple of years has been the longest I've been away. So now I find myself with very little time to rest up before the next show.
Jessica Winters: Oh yes, I saw that it was announced that you will once again be teaming up with Glory Braddock to face the first time pairing of GiGi and–
Danny Darko: Wait…did you just say GiGi?
Not thinking anything of it, Jessica nods.
Danny Darko: Oh, is that was Aries goes by now? Got it. You'll have to excuse me. I'm honestly not what one say is well-informed when it comes to the SCW roster. There are some names I'm familiar with, but I didn't really have some grand scheme to conquer SCW or anything of that sort. I'll figure it out as I go along. And hey, I've always felt like so long as I focus on the things within my control, things will generally work out.
Jessica nods but seems surprised, maybe?
Jessica Winters: Are you saying with all honesty that you just decided on a whim to come and re-enter the insanity that is this wonderful sport?
Danny groans a little but still musters a smile.
Danny Darko: When you put it that way, it does seem a little batty. But yeah…that's basically the gist of it. I got tired of waiting around for something to happen and decided to make something happen. I mean, what good does it do me just sitting around the house and moping about. My wife is out there somewhere and who knows? Maybe if she is out there watching, she will see me and come back into my life? Who the hell knows? Stranger things have happened. It's likely nothing more than wishful thinking, but here I am. Oh, sorry I interrupted you earlier. What were you going to ask me?
Jessica Winters: I was going to see where your mind is heading into the match against GiGi Aries and Datura.
Darko: Oh, that Haus of Nirvana or something like that? Well, I think that as long as "The British Bombshell" Glory Braddock is my partner, everything is going to work out just fine. It appears that the powers that be here in SCW are interested in seeing what the two of us can do as a team. I don't have any friends here so maybe Glory and I can become friends, if not full time tag partners. Now, I've had my fair share of bad luck over the past…well, much of my life, if I'm being frank. But I do believe I'm quite fortunate to be teaming with Glory. Whether she is happy to be my partner or not? Who can say? I just give her and you my assurance that I will give everything I have inside that ring.
Winters: Thank you very much for your time.
Danny nods and the scene fades.
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Danny is soaking in a hot bath in his downtown Portland, OR and has got his eyes closed. After his first match in years, he's got to really be enjoying this bath more than normal. But he is not alone. Well, physically he is, but he's on a phone call with someone. He has his Galaxy Bud in his left ear as he talks.
"Yeah, I am pretty sure nobody suspects a thing. (pause) I know it's strange to think, but you haven't been around for a while, even on Twitter. I occasionally have tweeted over the years. But not a peep outta you. (pause) I don't think anybody here will even bother checking into any of it. There aren't many people still around from those days, let alone anybody that could pose a problem. (pause) I love you, too. Talk to you soon."
He touches the bud to end the call and then sinks deeper into the tub.
It wasn't the best performance of his storied career, but in his surprising return to the ring, he and his partner Glory Braddock were victorious. Truth be told, Glory did all the heavy lifting in the match and Danny Darko did his best simply not to lose. Heading into the second match of his return, he has the privilege of teaming once again with Glory Braddock. Will he be more prepared this time around, or will he be worse off for having hurt his back. Or rather, the credit for the severe back pain is due to when the beastly Tsunami drove his back into that cold, unforgiving steel. Regardless, Danny Darko was approached soon after the match by the very woman who interviewed him under far different circumstances in his debut promo…Jessica Winters. She is standing to his side and he is clutching at his back, which is covered by a giant ice pack.
Jessica Winters: I gotta ask you, Mr. Darko. How are you feeling?
Danny grimaces as he answers.
Danny Darko: Well, love, let's just say I've felt better, but I've also felt a lot worse. The adrenaline I felt as I finally entered that hallowed SCW ring gave me goosebumps. It was exhilarating to feel the energy from the crowd! That was certainly a feeling I missed in my time away. Whether the people out there are cheering or booing me, the rush you get from making that entrance is hard to replace. Once you've experienced it, you can never get it out of your mind. Having said that, however, that adrenaline boost wore off and I was left with the knowledge that I was maybe a bit surprised by the physicality. I mean, I've been at this all for roughly 20 years at this point and the past couple of years has been the longest I've been away. So now I find myself with very little time to rest up before the next show.
Jessica Winters: Oh yes, I saw that it was announced that you will once again be teaming up with Glory Braddock to face the first time pairing of GiGi and–
Danny Darko: Wait…did you just say GiGi?
Not thinking anything of it, Jessica nods.
Danny Darko: Oh, is that was Aries goes by now? Got it. You'll have to excuse me. I'm honestly not what one say is well-informed when it comes to the SCW roster. There are some names I'm familiar with, but I didn't really have some grand scheme to conquer SCW or anything of that sort. I'll figure it out as I go along. And hey, I've always felt like so long as I focus on the things within my control, things will generally work out.
Jessica nods but seems surprised, maybe?
Jessica Winters: Are you saying with all honesty that you just decided on a whim to come and re-enter the insanity that is this wonderful sport?
Danny groans a little but still musters a smile.
Danny Darko: When you put it that way, it does seem a little batty. But yeah…that's basically the gist of it. I got tired of waiting around for something to happen and decided to make something happen. I mean, what good does it do me just sitting around the house and moping about. My wife is out there somewhere and who knows? Maybe if she is out there watching, she will see me and come back into my life? Who the hell knows? Stranger things have happened. It's likely nothing more than wishful thinking, but here I am. Oh, sorry I interrupted you earlier. What were you going to ask me?
Jessica Winters: I was going to see where your mind is heading into the match against GiGi Aries and Datura.
Darko: Oh, that Haus of Nirvana or something like that? Well, I think that as long as "The British Bombshell" Glory Braddock is my partner, everything is going to work out just fine. It appears that the powers that be here in SCW are interested in seeing what the two of us can do as a team. I don't have any friends here so maybe Glory and I can become friends, if not full time tag partners. Now, I've had my fair share of bad luck over the past…well, much of my life, if I'm being frank. But I do believe I'm quite fortunate to be teaming with Glory. Whether she is happy to be my partner or not? Who can say? I just give her and you my assurance that I will give everything I have inside that ring.
Winters: Thank you very much for your time.
Danny nods and the scene fades.
OFF CAMERA:
Danny is soaking in a hot bath in his downtown Portland, OR and has got his eyes closed. After his first match in years, he's got to really be enjoying this bath more than normal. But he is not alone. Well, physically he is, but he's on a phone call with someone. He has his Galaxy Bud in his left ear as he talks.
"Yeah, I am pretty sure nobody suspects a thing. (pause) I know it's strange to think, but you haven't been around for a while, even on Twitter. I occasionally have tweeted over the years. But not a peep outta you. (pause) I don't think anybody here will even bother checking into any of it. There aren't many people still around from those days, let alone anybody that could pose a problem. (pause) I love you, too. Talk to you soon."
He touches the bud to end the call and then sinks deeper into the tub.