Post by Samuel Chatman on Jul 9, 2022 20:37:21 GMT -5
Friday, June 24, 2022
10:15 p.m.
Barclay’s Center
New York, NY
10:15 p.m.
Barclay’s Center
New York, NY
“The Road To The Championships”
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey and her husband Austin Ramsey were backstage stretching and getting ready for Toddy’s upcoming match against ½ of the OPW Immortal Tag Team Champions AdrennaLynn. Toddy was calm and focused; she and Austin had made their mark with their triumphant return to OPW. Now she found herself in this particular match that had serious stakes. She felt good about her promo work this week and was confident that she had sent a message to her opponent and the fans that she was coming for what she felt was rightfully hers.
Unfortunately, the path she and Austin had set out on directly clashed with their friends Paul Montuori and Michelle Moore, but they already had gold, and this was business. They couldn’t have everything, so she had to seize the moment. That’s precisely what she was going to do. Austin helped her up and slapped her on the ass as she sauntered and swayed her hips in front of her. It was time; she turned and looked at him as he nodded at her. Booty by Saucy Santana feat. Latto began to play in the arena. The crowd came alive, and she stepped through the curtain onto the stage to a roaring ovation.
This is why she did this, she soaked up their energy, and it always propelled her to new heights. With the love and support she received from the audience. She returned all of their love and made her way down the ramp. She stepped through the ropes and played up to the crowd. It was do or die time, Austin was counting on her, and she wasn’t going to let him or the fans down. Her opponent was in the ring, and she was certainly different from anyone she had ever faced. The next thing she knew, the bell had run, and Toddy found herself being chased around the ring and outside of it. This needed to change. “Think, girl, think!”
AdrennaLynn would prove why she was indeed 1/2 of the tag team champions, and she took control early on. No matter what Toddy threw at her. It was all happening so fast. “Wait, am I on my back? Is that the referee’s count? Holy shit, girl, kick the fuck out…NOW!” Toddy digs deep and kicks out at the last second. Her opponent was in disbelief, and the crowd cheered. Toddy had a few moments where she looked like she was about to turn things around, but her opponent was having none of that. Austin had made his way down to ringside to support his wife, which of course, brought LMA to the ring.
The tag champs had a bit of a riff as it was clear LMA’s presence was not appreciated at ringside. The sight of her husband made Toddy start to hit harder and wrestle smarter. They were about to show the world why they were THE SHoW SteaLERZ. Their teamwork was on display, and after AdrennaLynn was on the mat, Toddy hit her with the Want A Taste (split-legged moonsault). Austin and LMA begin a heated exchange that ends up in the crowd, and somehow, Michelle Moore has made her way down to ringside. Toddy almost has this in the bag, but AdrennaLynn pulls her into a small package that nearly ends the match. Toddy manages to kick out at the very, and I mean, very last second.
Michelle decided that she wanted revenge for last week, and she wasn’t done. She has a pink bedazzled riot baton, and LMA was trying to get in the ring and distracted the referee. Michelle is in the ring and going after Toddy, and after a brief heated exchange, she pulls the baton behind her head and lunges forward. Toddy drops down at the last second, and AdrennaLynn sees the baton crash into her face. Michelle and Toddy have another moment, but she flees to safety, and then LMA sees her partner down. This was it, and Toddy smiles as she pulls her opponent’s lifeless body to her feet and delivers a Wig Snatcher (Spike DDT in the style of Maryse).
“All right, girl, surely this is it. Pin the bitch.” Toddy pins her, and it seems like it’s over, but she somehow gets her shoulder up at the last moment. Toddy looks over at Austin in disbelief. Austin keeps his composure and yells at his wife, “HIT HER WITH IT AGAIN!” Toddy does not hesitate and, with authority, delivers another perfect Wig Snatch. The fans count with the referee, and just like that, Toddy and Austin had earned a shot to challenge for the tag team championships on the next showcase. Austin slides in the ring, raises his wife’s hand, and pulls her in for an embrace. The two make their way to the back. But the two weren’t done for the night, as the world would soon discover.
Michelle Moore and LMA were in the middle of their title match, and Austin knew it was a matter of time before AdrennaLynn would make her way to ringside. He was right, and at a crucial moment, she turned around and found herself face to face with Austin. He smiles and waves, and while she is distracted, Toddy hops the guardrail. She stalks her prey as she is focused on Austin. As AdrennaLynn and Austin begin to trade blows and Austin takes the advantage. He yells, “NOW!” The two get a running start and destroy her with a Total Elimination. She won’t be a problem in this match anymore. Another message to the champions had been sent. Austin and Toddy make their way backstage, grab their stuff, and leave the arena.
Austin is driving, and Toddy takes his hand into hers. The two had been quiet since they left the arena, but she wanted to know his thoughts.
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “Babe, what did you think of tonight?”
Austin Ramsey: “Well, I told you that Booty song suited your entrance. I also want a special performance of that when we get home.”
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “Boy, focus.”
She giggles and squeezes his hand.
Austin Ramsey: “Well, we got some work to do before Showcase 36. You switched gears when you saw me come out, but you don’t need me, and you know that. We are a team, but you are Todrick Tabor-Ramsey, the girl who ascended in FIGHT and never looked back. Next time you see AdrennaLynn in the ring, you will switch up your arsenal and take her out early. But it’s cute to see that fire in your eyes when you look at me.”
These were all valid points, she enjoyed having him there for moral support, and in these coordinated attacks, she loved him calling the shots. She had been so worried about him feeling inferior in this new venture because of her successes in FIGHT that he never quite saw, She wanted to uplift her man, but he seemed genuinely content with just teaming with his wife. She had to let that go for the team’s sake. He was looking at her, and she could feel it.
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “You are right. We talk a lot of shit in this business, but I will admit Caffeine Mafia will be a formidable obstacle to overcome, but with you by my side, there is nothing we can’t do.
The two continue their drive home, and the scene fades.
Friday, July 1, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Bessou at Time Out Market
Brooklyn, NY
12:00 p.m.
Bessou at Time Out Market
Brooklyn, NY
“The Plot Thickens”
Austin liked to try new things and wanted his wife to experience the same, so after his daily yoga and meditation session, he researched the top 10 brunch spots near them and settled on Bessou at Time Out Market. Bessou roughly translated to “home away from home.” The reviews said it was the best Japanese-style brunch available in NYC. He figured they would both enjoy that. He got the dogs situated, woke sleeping beauty up, and told her to get dressed for brunch. The two showered together, and Austin tried several times to do more than shower, but she was having none of that.
“I love that after all this time and us being married a little over a year that he still can’t keep his hands off of me. You still got it, girl. He is so handsome that it is hard to resist him, and he knows it. I bet he is over there trying to wait me out. Be strong, girl; it will make him want it more tonight. Besides, he has something romantic planned, and he has to work for this booty.”
The couple steps out of the shower, and in a last-ditch effort, Austin begins oiling his chest and abs while staring at Toddy. She shakes her head no and begins to oil her legs and then her backside without looking at him. Austin wants to pout but knows he’s been outplayed and heads to his closet to get dressed. A simple white tee, black shorts, red sneakers, and his red NY hat. He quickly got dressed and plopped down on the bed to wait for his wife. She agonized in her vast closet to pick out what to wear. She settles on ripped jeans, a white shirt tied in the front, and white sneakers. She sits at her vanity and applies her make-up.
“I have to look good for him. Look at him over there. Truth be told, I want to stay in bed with him all day. But that can’t happen without muscle relaxers; I swear that man can go multiple times a day which is fine for him but not for old Dripeesha back there. I think he forgets that sometimes, he has quite the sexual appetite. Second only to his love for wrestling in the ring. Girl, you have to work on everything he said to you last night before this championship match. I never want to let him down; he is my forever.”
She finishes, walks over to the bed, sits on his lap, and he pulls her down and kisses her. She smiles and stands up, and the two head downstairs. Samuel Chatman, whom we learned stays with them during OPW events, was downstairs playing with the dogs. He looks up at them.
Samuel Chatman: “Where y’all going? And more importantly, is Lil’ Dude tall enough to ride all the rides?”
Sam bursts out laughing. Austin’s eyes narrow into slits.
Austin Ramsey: “Shut up, Chatman,”
The trio burst out laughing. Toddy then looks at Austin because she has no idea where they are going.
Austin Ramsey: “I’m taking my wife to brunch, if you must know.”
With that, Austin flips Sam off and ushers his wife towards the door. They get into “Sunshine,” the yellow Porsche SUV that Joe Montuori had gifted them at the godparent reveal at the Velvet Rabbit several weeks back. They both loved this vehicle, and they were already a powerhouse couple, but when they stepped out at the valet station of whatever place they were at, the looks, pictures, and cheers solidified it. Today would prove no different after the drive to Brooklyn, they arrived, and Todrick’s eyes lit up as she saw the restaurant.
Austin opened her door, took her hand, and helped her out. He winks and tosses the keys to the valet. Toddy takes her husband’s arm, and the two walk into the place. They are seated, and Austin orders for them. He ordered a shakshuka of eggs nestled in Japanese curry and packed with blistered eggplant that was served with a thick-cut milt toast. He ordered her a banana hotcakes Foster that was prepared with black sesame, black sugar syrup, and salted miso caramel ice cream.
Compared to when they first started dating, their public displays of affection had come a long way. Toddy had always been the shy one about it, but Austin had been patient and worked with her. They held hands at the table, and their phones chimed simultaneously. There was the OPW match card for Showcase 36, and there was their title match as expected with a very unexpected twist.
“Chile, I know you lying! That does not say special guest referee Paul Montuori! Absolutely not!”
Austin sat there calmly with no expression on his face. Todrick searched his face and his eyes for some sort of emotion. This wasn’t co-dependency, as they had an issue with that in the past. She was genuinely worried about his reaction. She prayed that one of the other Austin’s was not trying to take over the driver’s seat. She needed the one that had been present all morning to stay firmly in control. He seemed fine, but she had to be sure; his tone and speech would tell her what she needed to know. Please, God, don’t let him answer me in the third person; those are always the destructive personalities.
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “Baby, are you okay?
Austin Ramsey: “I…”
“I, he said I. Oh, thank goodness.”
Austin Ramsey: “am fine, love. I am not bothered by Paul being the special guest referee in this match.”
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “How are you not concerned? If Michelle’s display at Showcase 35 wasn’t enough to tell us that she harbors a grudge, then why would you expect Paul to be any different?”
Austin Ramsey: “I dunno, it’s a dude thing, I guess. We settle our grudges in different ways. It would be more satisfying to him to take something we hold dear from us. He would get his rocks off by having us win and then take the titles from us immediately.
“A dude thing, huh? I suppose he is right. He seems so sure and confident. So I should just focus on our opponents, then? I trust him, but I don’t trust Paul or Michelle for that matter right now. I think we need to keep our heads on swivels. But we can’t lose focus on our opponents. The stakes are too high, and I refuse to walk out of this match without gold around this snatched waist.”
Austin squeezed her hand to reassure her, he knew she was deep in her thoughts, and he left her to them. Their food arrived, and they ate in silence. Austin helped her up from the table, and she didn’t want to kill the mood because he had planned a lovely afternoon, so she kissed him on the cheek, and the two waited on their SUV from the valet.
Austin Ramsey: “Don’t worry, Baby. I am not naïve to the potential threats in this match. We are going to prepare for various scenarios as we always do. Plus, since he is in town, we will train with your obnoxious brother, Chatman. I am distinctly aware of the threat of Paul and Michelle as well."
The car arrives, and the couple get in and speed away to enjoy the rest of their day.
Monday, July 4, 2022
3:00 p.m.
The Ramsey House (Backyard)
Manhattan, NY
“There Is Nothing I Can't Do When I Have Love And Support”
Austin and Todrick were having a cookout and had invited several of their friends. People were arriving, and each brought a side or dessert. Some of the faces included Akasha Monroe, Samuel Chatman, Alexis Hunter and her boo, Parker Dunbar, Diamond Dior, and hopefully her new boo, Brandon Moore, Hector Sanchez, and Daniel Whitt. Of course, all the Velvet Rabbit staff were invited. Austin was manning the grill with Toddy directing traffic in the kitchen. The bar was fully stocked, the music was going, and it was early, so there was nothing that “Karen,” a.k.a. Mrs. Esther next door, could do.
Todrick takes out her phone and goes live as she shows the loving environment and all the fun people were having.
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “Hey Rockstars, Happy Fourth y’all. Now Ms. America has not been behaving this year, and I don’t know that Ms. Thang deserves a birthday party, but we are going to keep it cute and celebrate with friends and family. So much has been happening lately but I know the thing y’all really want to talk about is the match of the night at OPW’s Showcase 36; that is the match where Tha SHoW STeaLeRZ are going to do just that and dethrone the reigning OPW Immortal Tag Team Champions, what is their names again? Hodge and Podge? Frick and Whack? No, that’s not right, Spoiled Coffee, aw hell. Babe, what is the name of our opponents this week?
Austin shakes his head and laughs.
Austin Ramsey: “Don’t do that, Babe.”
Todrick Tabor-Ramsey: “He’s right; I want the people to remember your name as the one that went down at the hands of the real power couple of OPW. So Caffeine Mafia, call your bookies, and down your coffee because we are coming for you. Now, if our last two appearances haven’t made it clear to you, we are not here for play play, we are here to cement our legacy in the wrestling world, and you happen to be the obstacle in our way. We will do anything, and I mean anything, to have those titles in our possession.
I’m glad that you both signed up to be placeholders until a real team got here to represent the prestige that those titles deserved. For that, I appreciate you; seriously, I do. But all good things come to an end, and I know that you both see the writing on the wall that it’s time to move on and do other things. We've been in your head every time we have hopped those guardrails or come down that ramp. Trust me, ladies; our foot is on your necks.
Now I’m not saying that you will be some walk in the park because you both have skills that I will acknowledge, but it’s about hunger and drive. You both have proven that you are all over the place lately, and we’ve seen some division in your camp. Your performance as a team has been lacking because every time the four of us were together, one of you took your eye off the ball, and we took you down with Total Elimination. You don’t have to acknowledge what I’m saying, but the truth is on film. You get reckless, and we take one or both of you out every time you do. I pray you keep that same energy during our match.
Combine that sloppiness with all the love and support from all of my Rockstars and my husband, honey; I’m going to take you out. This match isn’t about you; to be honest, you are a feature in this Ramsey production. This is about my husband getting the tag team he has always wanted and showing the world that we are at the top of our game. You can underestimate me if you wish to, but my resume speaks for itself. With Austin by my side, I am unstoppable, but you already know that. That’s why I wanted you to see all the love and support I have around me at all times. This is a fraction of what you will feel when we are in a sold-out Madison Square Garden. What a historic arena and the perfect place for Tha SHoW STeaLeRZ to begin their reign as immortal Tag Team Champions. Hold those belts tight because I want you to remember what they feel like.
Oh, and Paul Montuori, you are the special guest referee, and I do hope you call this match fair and square. Because if you really want to be considered a top tag team in OPW, you know deep down that it’s Austin and me that you have to beat. So stew on that for a while. To my Rockstars, I love you all and will see you soon. Muah.”
Todrick goes back to mingle with the guests. She makes her man a drink and brings his vape pen to him. The two gaze into each other's eyes and smile.