You know the drill. I pin you, Thaddeus gets mad, yadda' yadda' yadda'. Let's just get the formality over with.

The Nickleman gestures for Scoops to lay down on the floor in the 24/7 backstage arena. 

C'mon Scoops, I just lost my ass out there to Bacchus and you just got eliminated from the tournament. Neither of us are trying to fight right now...and not to mention, I still have another match coming up! So just make this easy, alright, champ?

The Nickleman once again gestures towards the floor, and Scoops once again refuses to comply.

Jesus, fine, whatever- I just won't pin you.

The Nickleman throws his hands up before walking away in frustration. Then he turns around and pins Scoops with a rollup! 

Scoops gives a scowl as Charlie walks up to him. He's seen this song and dance before, and their paths were crossing together too many times to count. Still, in spite of just having dragged himself through hell with his body caked in sweat and anguish, Scoops scowls at Charlie, shaking his head and simply raises his fists.

"Go to Hell, jackass. I fought to keep this belt and I ain't giving it up again so soon. You gotta focus on your own belt first, boah."

No matter how much Charlie insisted that Scoops lied down, he wasn't going to listen. The two were faced in a standoff, the tension building in the air... before Charlie gave up and walked off.

Scoops wasn't sure what to believe. It wasn't like Charlie to give in like this. Hesitantly, as he stared at the Nickleman walking off, he looked over his shoulders, making sure he wasn't about to get jumped by anyone else lying in wait.

No... Scoops McGee was alone for once. A heavy sigh left him as he readjusted his title belt in his shoulder, nodding respectfully at Charlie as he wandered off to God-knows-where. "He'll be back... he always is."

(02-25-2025, 01:38 PM)Charlie Nickles Said: You know the drill. I pin you, Thaddeus gets mad, yadda' yadda' yadda'. Let's just get the formality over with.

The Nickleman gestures for Scoops to lay down on the floor in the 24/7 backstage arena. 

C'mon Scoops, I just lost my ass out there to Bacchus and you just got eliminated from the tournament. Neither of us are trying to fight right now...and not to mention, I still have another match coming up! So just make this easy, alright, champ?

The Nickleman once again gestures towards the floor, and Scoops once again refuses to comply.

Jesus, fine, whatever- I just won't pin you.

The Nickleman throws his hands up before walking away in frustration. Hidden text: Then he turns around and pins Scoops with a rollup! 

Good boy, Scoops. I knew you didn't want to fight any harder than I did.

With a devious grin and the duel winds of precedence and surprise in his sails, The Nickleman got off of Scoops as the referee finished his count.

Rookie mistake, Scoops...ya' always gotta kick out.

Thaddeus appears via satellite because of course he does.  In front of him rests the big book of XWF rules it's massive.  Like 71 inches thick but there's only one word per page.

Anyway, Thad has someone on speaker and puts on a powdered wig.

So, you know Charlie.  Always tryna take other people's shit.

Of course says former Xtreme Court Justice Theo Pryce.  That’s the Charlie we all know and loathe.

There’s some debate to be had here whether or not the pin is even legitimate.

Did the champion kickout?

Define kickout...

Well being it's Charlie, I'd look for any violation possible to invalidate his attempt.

Thad ponders.

Sometimes he can't help himself and keeps talking after the champion tried to kickout.

He did that, Thad replied.  Looked like he was so excited to point out something that he broke the cardinal rule and... kept talking.

Well then I guess that settles it.

Thanks Unc.

You're welcome, Theo replied.  Next time you call, ask about my family before talking about the XWF.  I'm retired.

Yeah we'll see.  Thad abruptly ends the call then stares into the camera.

By the power vested in me by the abrupt retirement of Uncke Theo, err I mean Theo Pryce, this court rules in favor of the defending champion Scoops McGee.

Charlie's insistence on continuing to have his outbursts will cost him yet another title reigns.

Case dismissed.

BANG BANG.

You know, I could fight this, and easily win my case....I mean, I'd only have to point to the Charlie Nickles Addendumb-

The Nickleman looks down at his watch, then back to Thaddeus with a snarl.

But I ain't got time to teach you common sense, because I have a daddy-daughter breakfast date- and now thanks to you, I'm running late!