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Roger pulled up at the arena right on time, and briskly walked inside, eager to get going. He pass by a few of the other backstage crew guys, and gave each of them nice little hellos, a nod and a smile. Each one of them just said "Hey Roger." back, before continuing what they were doing.

After Roger set up his equipment, well, it was time for the show to start. He put on a pair of headphones, and began. And boy, was the show a ripper. So much happened just within the first 15 minutes. Drayden dropped the title AND Roderick announced a tournament for the new champ?! Surprises like this were why Roger loved not looking at the card and spoiling himself. He simply pressed music buttons when he had to press music buttons. What a good life.

Then came the women's match. Oooohhh, the women. The moment Roger began Rosado's music, he hummed along to the first few lines, then when the lyrics he knew came on, he quietly sang them to himself.
[color=C0C0C0]"Before we begin to say goodbye, let’s start making up for lost time..."[/color]

The remaining matches and promos were good, sure, but even after the show was over, Roger couldn't stop marking out over the events of the tag team match.

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Zachary returned from the gym just as Barbie finished her promo. Damn she was good on the mic. Will was lucky to have a girl like her to hold down the fort while he was away.

After Zack talked with Caiden about spots for their match later that night, Zack sat down to watch Clayton fight Razorblade. Both were talented for sure, so this one was bound to be good. In fact, knowing the outcome didn't make the match worse to watch, it was like a spoiler to a movie - now you want to know how they get there.

And they put on a good show. For a split second, Zachary thought it might be hard to follow up - but then he remembered who he was working with. And now that Drayden was out, that man was possibly the best in the business - Caiden Winters. Stretching one final time during Clayton's promo, Zachary was ready.

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As Ian began looking over his script, he felt a smack on his back, and he quickly swiveled around to find Sexton grinning at him. [color=fff79a]"Sparky baby, I saw a couple of your matches from down in Greensboro daddeh, and you had the people in the palm of your hand."[/color]
Ian was surprised to find Sexton complimenting him. Sure, the Sexellence of Sexecution was a gimmick, but Sexton Love was a method actor.
[color=DAA520]"Wow, Sexton... Thanks. I'm not really sure what to sa-"[/color]
[color=fff79a]"Darlin' I know you're trying to make a name for yourself out there, but my God just promise me you'll be careful coming off that top rope. It's gotta mean somethin' daddeh, don't be killin' yourself out there just for the sake of it."[/color] Ian remembered Zachary telling him something similar to this when he first started.
[color=ff0000][i]"Flashy moves are cool, but they're also the most dangerous."[/i][/color] Or something like that.

[color=fff79a]"Always remember darlin', a good match is like a good fuck."[/color]
[color=DAA520]"Woah, Sexton, I'm not gonna be fu-"[/color]
[color=fff79a]"It's all about the foreplay. You gotta tease the fans a litte out there, and build to the big climax. That's how you make 'em SCREAM your name."[/color] Oh. That's wasn't as bad as what Ian thought he was gonna say. Still a bit gross though.

Ian wasn't really sure what to say. [color=DAA520][i]"Advice from a veteran is good any day, but Sexton certainly presents his... Interestingly. The analogy does make sense though. It can't just be big moves all throughout."[/i][/color]
[color=DAA520]"Um... Thank you, Sexton. You always seem to get the message across and still talk about sex. That's a... Skill to have. But I do get what you mean, so thank you."[/color]

[color=fff79a]"And I know you don't want to step on too many toes, but nobody knows who Owen Sparks is better than you darlin'. When you get in that promo booth, don't be afraid to be spontaneous. That's your chance to tell the world who you are. Taking risks is how you make it in this business daddeh."[/color]
[color=DAA520]"That's a really nice bit of advice, Sexton. Thanks. I mean, you are one of the best around on the mic, so I do suppose you know what's best."[/color]

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After Ian's makeup was done, he returned to the promo shooting area. Before long the cameras were rolling, and Ian was ready to shoot.
[color=DAA520]"Can you hear that? The roar of the crowd? It's only natural when Owen Sparks walks down to the ring! This Spark of Brilliance is ready to beat anyone on his way to the top! Get ready for some high-flying action when I come to St. Paul, Minnesota...

... Grand Rapids, Michigan...

... Green Bay, Wisconsin...

... Des Moines, Iowa...

You won't find anyone in the building better than me, so get ready, because Owen Sparks is coming!" [/color] Going off-script was not something Ian thought was necessarily okay, but Sexton managed to make it work every damn time. Ian leaned in to the camera.
[color=DAA520]"And I promise that it's a name you'll never forget."[/color]

"Cut! Owen, that was good. Thank you."
That was it. No big drama about going off-script? [color=DAA520][i]"I should do this more often."[/i][/color]