DateDecember 19th, 2019
LocationSt. Patrick’s Church in New Orleans, LA
Time10:30AM
StatusOff Camera
The scene opens as we see Becca “Bruiser” Maguire dressed in a pair of black leather biker boots, a pair of black denim jeans with chains hanging down the sides, a black Metallica Death Magnetic T-shirt and her Shieldmaidens kutte. She makes her way over to the confessional booth and enters before taking a seat and after a few moments, the priest can be heard entering the other side and Bruiser makes the sign of the cross before letting out a deep breath.
BruiserForgive me Father, for I have sinned.
PriestAll have sinned and the Lord forgives those who confess. Forgiveness shall be granted to those who ask.
Leaning forward slightly, Bruiser looks up as she clasps her hands together, resting her elbows on her thighs.
BruiserAye? Even those who have never been to confession before after bein’ one o’ the Lord’s children for 34 years?
PriestWe must all start somewhere, My Child.
BruiserTruth be told, Father… I don’t even know where to start with my confession. Had a lot o’ stuff on my mind lately… even bein’ questionin’ my faith after losin’ several members o’ my family in such a short period o’ time.
PriestThose with the strongest faith tend to have the biggest questions when faced with trials. What troubles you?
BruiserA lot o’ thin’s are troublin’ me… it all started when my sister died. I was under the opinion that she had committed suicide, leavin’ her baby son without his mother… turns out she was murdered and the rotten bast--
She stops herself from cursing and clears her throat.
Bruiser...the man responsible covered it up to make it look like a suicide. Then I lost my brother-in-law and his wife, who was like a sister to me as well, both o’ them murdered too. And… for all I know… they could all be connected. I’m just… I’m scared o’ losin’ more o’ my family. I’m worried that I could lose my wife… I’m worried that my sister’s little boy who my wife and I adopted could potentially lose another mother.
Bruiser lets out another sigh.
BruiserThe kind o’ life I live… death ain’t an uncommon thin’... my family and I? We have a lot o’ enemies. And… I knew that goin’ into this lifestyle that I chose to be a part o’... but I honestly believed that my faith would help keep me stron’ in the face o’ death. I’m supposed to be the stron’ one… I’m supposed to be the protector o’ my wife and son. But there are so many days lately where I don’t feel that way at all.
PriestHave you ever seen the painting of the footprints on the beach? As it starts, there are two sets of prints and every so often, as a person would see were the hardest parts of their lives, there is only one set of prints. That person would come to the end and ask the Lord, “You walked with me, but at all of the hardest times there was only one set of prints, where did you go?” and the Lord says, “My Child, that is when I carried you.” Just because you are strong, does not mean you will never need help. To think otherwise is the kind of pride and vanity that leads to perdition.
She leans back, once again looking up.
BruiserIs God testin’ me, Father? And if he is… haven’t I been tested enough? I almost had the career I wanted taken away from me twice. I lost both o’ my parents in a car accident thanks to a drunk driver… and for cryin’ out loud… my father had his own drinkin’ problem, aye… but he was workin’ on fixin’ that! He was a good man… and my mother was a good woman!
Bruiser shakes her head as tears begin to form in the corners of her eyes.
BruiserAnd aye… Allie had her issues… a lot o’ issues… but damn it, she was a good woman as well and a good mother! As for Rynn and Shonn? The world was a much better place when those two were walkin’ around in it. How can God take away all o’ these good people and yet… he allows the likes o’ that drunk driver who killed my parents live? Or the man who murdered my sister? Help me understand why, Father.
PriestSometimes… living is a greater punishment, but you are being too hard on yourself. You are trying to make sense of things that are senseless. Continue on that path and you will drive yourself mad. In all of this, you have not discussed yourself at all. What are you avoiding, My Child?
She strokes her hands through her long dirty blonde hair and nods.
BruiserI’ve had to start seekin’ professional help coz o’ my drinkin’ and anger issues. I’ve never really been someone who is good at openin’ up and stuff like that. I’m one o’ those people who just kinda keeps to themselves.
PriestThe Lord is always ready to listen, even if no one else will.
BruiserI just… I don’t think I’m gonna be able to manage my drinkin’ and anger issues. I mean… the professional I’m seein’, she’s great… she was recommended to me by a friend who she helped when she was dealin’ with really bad depression. But aye… with everythin’ else goin’ on, I don’t feel like I can do this. I need somethin’… I don’t know what… I just… need somethin’.
PriestIs there no one around you?
Bruiser nods.
BruiserAye… there’s my wife, but I don’t wanna burden her with my problems coz o’ what she’s havin’ to deal with at the moment. But there are my other sisters… and my brothers too. But like I said… I ain’t exactly good at openin’ up to people, ya know, Father?
PriestThere must be someone you would feel comfortable talking to. I think where I would normally end things by giving you penance of a certain number of “Our Fathers” or “Hail Marys” but, in your case, I think that is how you atone with the Lord. You find and allow another of his children to help you and stop trying to take it all on your own shoulders. You are strong, but even the strong will break under the strain of too much weight.
Remaining silent for a few moments as she thinks over what the priest had said, she nods.
BruiserI think I know who that person is. Thank you, Father. I certainly appreciate y’all takin’ the time to listen.
PriestI do as the Father asks. I absolve you of your sins, may you go, serve and love the Lord.
Bruiser once again makes the sign of the cross.
BruiserAmen.
Standing to her feet, Bruiser then proceeds to exit the confessional booth and makes her way out of the church as the scene fades.
DateDecember 19th, 2019
LocationMaguire Residence in New Orleans, LA
Time9PM
StatusOn Camera
The scene re-opens as we see Bruiser sitting on a chair with her facing the camera as she looks right into the lens.
BruiserI decided that I wanted to get this outta the way before the holidays so I could just relax and enjoy my first Christmas as a mother. And given how much Hell my wife and I have been through lately, I think it’s only fair that we get that opportunity.
Leaning forward, Bruiser intwines her fingers together, maintaining her focus on the camera as she rests her elbows on her thighs.
BruiserOn January 12th, 2020… live from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois… on the first episode o’ Ammo o’ the new year… I’m goin’ up against Alastair Frost and Ripley in a Triple Threat match for the Television Championship.
She grabs a glass of water that was resting on the small table in front of her and takes a drink from it before setting it back down.
BruiserThe last time I was in a championship match was when I took on my own wife for her Hardcore Championship… and truth be told… I dominated most o’ that match. Y’all can even ask her yaselves and she’ll tell ya so… or better yet… why don’t ya go back and watch it? Throwdown episode 23… September 29th.
Bruiser smirks.
BruiserNow, I know what y’all are wonderin’... why am I bringin’ this fact up? Well it’s simple really… given the fact that I dominated my own wife in a title match, not just my wife but a fellow Shieldmaiden. If I’m willin’ to do that to her to try and win a championship… what do y’all think I’d be willin’ to do against a couple o’ lads who I have no close connection to?
She pauses, as if she were waiting for an answer.
BruiserThe answer to that question, fellas is simple… I’m not gonna hold back a damn thin’ when we step into that rin’ against each other! I am on a fuckin’ roll ever since I made my Ammo debut when I beat ya, Frost, forcin’ ya to suffer ya first loss during ya career here in Mile High. And then after that? On the YouTube Exclusive before Throwdown episode 27… I beat five others in a Battle Royal… gettin’ more eliminations than anyone else and one o’ my opponents was yaself, Ripley. So I’m goin’ into this match with a lot more momentum than either o’ ya… and I dare say I’m goin’ into this match with the advantage.
Bruiser lightly scratches her chin before taking another drink.
BruiserNow o’ course… I don’t want y’all gettin’ this twisted… I ain’t overlookin’ either o’ ya coz that would be a mistake. Ripley? Y’all have been on a roll of ya own ever since winnin’ that Television Championship and y’all have done a damn good job o’ representin’ Mile High and Ammo as the champion, and I respect the Hell outta ya for that. And as for yaself, Frost? Despite the fact that I can’t fuckin’ stand ya after the shit y’all pulled at Black Magic? I can’t deny that before I handed y’all ya first loss here in Mile High… you too were on a roll and were undefeated… which ain’t somethin’ to be sniffed at. I know all too well that this is gonna be a tough match for me… but that’s just the way I like it. I like to have a fuckin’ challenge… I like to push myself to my limits because this right here is what God put me on this fuckin’ planet to do!
Her focus remains on the camera.
BruiserAnd God also put me on this fuckin’ planet to be a champion as well! And trust me when I tell ya that y’all will have to fuckin’ kill me to stop me from walkin’ outta the United Center on January 12th as the brand new Television Champion!
Bruiser cracks her knuckles and rolls her neck, the sickening crunch of her neck audible.
BruiserHere in Mile High, the Maidens suffered quite a blow when Zombie lost the Throwdown Championship and Psycho lost the Hardcore Championship… well on the first Ammo of 2020? The Maidens are gonna add another championship to their list o’ accomplishments when I take the two o’ y’all down and I prove to myself, to my sisters, to everyone in that locker room and to every fan o’ Mile High Wrestlin’ that Becca “Bruiser” Maguire can be a fuckin’ champion!
She takes a few more drinks from the glass of water and runs her hands through her hair.
BruiserOn the first Ammo of 2020… I can assure y’all that the person who will be referred to as the face o’ Ammo… the person who will be referred to as the Television Champion… the person who will be on the fuckin’ poster for Ammo… it ain’t gonna be Chris Mosh… it ain’t gonna be Emily Falls… it ain’t gonna be Alastair Frost… and with all due respect, it sure as Hell ain’t gonna be Ripley, naw…
Bruiser now points to herself.
BruiserIt’s gonna be me! Becca “Bruiser” Maguire!
And with that, Bruiser makes an M shape with her hands before standing to her feet and then disappearing off camera as the scene fades out. 
