DateAugust 16th, 2021
LocationShieldmaidens Common Room in New Orleans, Louisiana
Time10AM
StatusOff Camera
We open up to find Jackie “Bandit” Layton sitting down at one of the tables with a cup of coffee resting in her hand while her towering tag team partner, Kara “Killer” Carter paces back and forth in front of her.
BanditKara… you’re going to need to chill out and realize they’ve got this.
Killer stops and turns her attention to Bandit.
KillerOh, I know they’ve got this, Jack! But what’s gonna happen to that son of a bitch after he’s given Bullet what she wants to know?!
The behemoth then points to the door.
KillerThey’re either gonna let him go or they’re gonna take care of him themselves! And yet again I’m kept away from it all! Not getting my chance to unleash Hell on these bastards who are trying to tear my fucking family apart!
Bandit shrugs.
BanditShe knows what she’s doing. I don’t know about Robinson, but Ale knows what she’s doing. If she does what you say, she’s doing it because she knows somebody’s watching that will take you away from everyone and she’s trying to keep that from happening. The fact we have a big fight coming up is also at play here. She knows if you’re focused on making that jackass suffer, you won’t focus on Layla and Jed and we’ll have to listen to Jed Coffey go, “Hehe, Schmucks’ up, schmucks down!” gloating all over again. Do we really want that to happen?
Killer breathes in deep through her nose as she strokes her hands through her hair before placing her hands on her hips and slowly shakes her head.
KillerNo…
Bandit softens her expression.
BanditLook, I know you want to go in there and rip that guy’s organs out in alphabetical order on general principle, but that does nobody good yet. Until we find some direct paper trail, we just need to try and focus on the fight we can actually control. We get ready, we get our minds right, we step in there, remember who we are and take care of business with Layla and Jed.
The behemoth folds her tree trunk like arms across her broad chest and nods.
KillerYeah… I bet they’re all fucking high and mighty over beating us the other week. They’re already up on a high horse due to their affiliation with the so-called “Queen” of Mile High.
Bandit shrugs again.
BanditWell yeah, if you’re Trios Champions with her in one company and then she’s the big dog World Champ and you just beat the tag champs who came in undefeated and it was your first night in, you’re going to be a bit pleased with yourself.
KillerYeah but the problem was, they were acting all high and mighty before they even beat us… and I thought I was fucking arrogant!
Killer shakes her head.
KillerAnyway… no use in complaining about their attitudes… what do you propose we do to help make sure lightning doesn’t strike twice for Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee?
BanditGet in the game. Did they come in with confidence?
She nods.
BanditYeah, of course they did. Layla and Leah were tag team champions together a while back and now they come in here while still Trios Champions together the way Ale, Bex and I were at the tail end of Hybrid. That’s going to give you confidence and given how Leah has felt about us for several years now and the fact that Bex and Sorsh got them in that other company, they had extra reason to come at us as hard as they could.
Killer nods.
KillerSo we get ourselves a couple of sparring partners… preferably two people who are more familiar with Layla and Jed so they can not only help us spar but give us pointers on what sort of things to watch out for?
Bandit nods.
BanditBex and Sorsh have been in the ring and won. Ash, Beth and Jezzy are about to be in the ring with them for a second time soon.
KillerWe could always drop in at the Warehouse and see if any of them are there currently? I’m sure they won’t mind helping us out.
Bandit nods, finishing off her coffee.
BanditYeah, and we can always see if one of the guys is around if we wanna find somebody to stand in Jed’s spot. Hell, Dammit might be perfect for that.
Killer nods as Bandit gets to her feet and the two exit the common room to make their way to their gym as we fade.
DateAugust 16th, 2021
LocationShieldmaidens Warehouse Gym in New Orleans, Louisiana
Time10:30AM
StatusOff Camera
Bandit stands in the ring with Killer in the corner. Standing across from them are their usual session runners, Bethany Kenyon, Ashley Kenyon and Jeszika Gautier along with Todd “Dammit” Warren from the Chrome Dragons.
BethanySo… which one of us should it be?
Jeszika shrugs.
JeszikaWhich one of us best simulates Layla Diaz?
They both pause and then nod to each other before motioning at their third. Ashley nods resignedly.
AshleySomehow, I knew it was gonna be me…
She almost laughs.
AshleyAlright, fuck it, let’s get this shit on the run. Y’all already got to roll with Bex and Sorsh some, now let’s see how you do with me and... Todd Dammit… what the fuck are you doing over there?
Dammit just grins.
DammitHaving a good look at everything I get to stand here with?
Bandit shakes her head.
BanditPlease don’t make us regret asking for your help, Man.
Dammit raises his hands apologetically and steps into the ring alongside Ashley. Bandit nods and turns back to Killer.
BanditWe ready for this now?
Killer stares back at her tag team partner with a look of pure focus and determination on her face and nods.
KillerReady.
BanditAlright…
She steps out and nods to Ashley and Dammit. Bethany rings the bell and they start going at it as Ashley steps out meaning it’s Killer and Dammit starting things off. They circle one another before locking up in the middle of the ring and they begin pushing each other back and forth, both of them trying to overpower the other. After a few moments, they break apart from each other and Killer smirks.
KillerBetter not be going soft on me here, Dammit!
He smirks playfully.
DammitWould I do that?
Killer shrugs before the two lock up for a second time and Killer immediately traps his head into a headlock. She cinches in on it, but Dammit is quick to lift her up and slams her down with a back body drop. Killer slaps the mat in frustration as she gets back to her feet and Dammit motions at her to bring it and the behemoth charges at him, letting out a guttural roar and Dammit ducks the clothesline attempt and hits her with a chop across the chest sending her reeling into her own corner as Killer slaps the turnbuckle.
KillerFuck!
Dammit stares over, semi-worried.
DammitYou alright?
Killer looks over to Dammit and nods.
KillerYeah… I’m good… let’s go again.
The two circle one another in the ring again, Killer slaps herself a few times in the face.
KillerC’mon, Kara! Focus! Don’t get frustrated!
For the third time, the two lock up in the center of the ring and Killer locks in another headlock, this time however, before Dammit is able to break free, the large woman spins around the back of him, wraps her arms around his waist and nails him with a German suplex. She keeps her hands locked as the two get back to their feet again and she delivers a second German. Killer is breathing heavily due to the size of Dammit and yet she powers through and stands back to her feet and she lets out another guttural roar as she manages to dead-lift Dammit and drops him with a third German suplex as the two lie on the mat.
BanditHell yes!
Killer slowly gets to her feet and holds out her hand towards Dammit, the big man accepts her hand and she pulls him up to his feet. Dammit nods and then suddenly attempts a short arm clothesline on her, however Killer ducks the shot and runs at the ropes, bounces off them and comes back with a Spear on Dammit.
KillerAin’t gonna trick me that easily, buddy.
Bandit sticks her hand out, ready for the tag and Killer looks back at her and shakes her head.
KillerI got this, Jack.
Bandit can only whisper to herself at that answer.
BanditShit…
Killer grabs Dammit, and goes to lock him up into a rear naked choke, but before she’s able to get in the bodyscissors, Dammit gets up to his feet with Killer on his shoulders. Wrapping his arm around the back of her neck, he then hoists her up and then plants her with a Jackhammer and scores a successful pinfall courtesy of Bethany. Ashley then taps Dammit on the back and walks over to Killer as the larger woman goes angrily to a neutral corner.
AshleyYou bout done fuckin’ around now?
Killer wheels on her and Ashley nods at the look in Killer’s eyes.
AshleyYeah, I know all about that. Everybody keeps telling you that you need to get ahold of yourself, pull head from ass and pay the fuck attention, right?
Killer glares for a second before nodding.
AshleyYeah, they used to say the same fucking thing to me but you know what I figured out?
She points at the people standing across the ring from them.
AshleyThe people across the ring from you don’t give a fuck what is happening outside that ring. Layla Diaz, Jed Coffey, anyone else, they give less than a shit about whether you and Gabi are having problems, or your parents are being shits or whether anything else is going wrong. They just see you as something in the way and they are going to try and take everything away from you. They want your championships, the money that goes with them and they wanna be able to say they fucked you up and took you out. So when I look at them, I see them as whatever is fucking with me and pissing me off. Mom and Dad are being shits, there they stand. Somebody tried to fuck with your girl, there he fucking is, go beat his fucking ass because that’s how they’re going to see you. You wanna make people see who you are, then look across that ring at who you're fighting, put everything you are feeling into ending them and then let fly! You hear me?
Killer glares at Ashley with a fire in her eyes as she headbutts the Kenyon sister square in the nose.
KillerI fucking hear you, Layla!
Ashley staggers back and Killer grabs her by the throat and tosses her across the ring in pure rage.
KillerHow do you like that, Jed?!
Killer then mounts the downed Ashley and unleashes with a flurry of hard right hands.
KillerIscariot! Frank! Anne! How fucking dare you try and tear my family apart! I’m going to fucking kill every last one of you!
Killer goes to deal one final blow to Ashley’s beaten and battered face but she can’t as she gets off of the Kenyon sister and puts her head into her hands with her knees bent up against her chest as she shakes violently.
BanditShit…
Bandit comes over and kneels down beside her partner.
BanditKara?
KillerI’m sorry, Jack…
The behemoth does her best to cover her face so nobody there with her can see the state she’s in, but the droplets of water hitting the mat below her make it obvious. Just then, Gabriela “Taza” Carbajal comes into the room and upon seeing what's going on, she hurries into the ring and moves in closer to her fiancee.
TazaKara?
Killer looks up at her fiancee, her eyes red raw.
KillerI didn’t mean to hurt her…
Taza and Bandit hug Killer. As they do so, Ashley sits up, blinking.
AshleyAnybody get the number of that fuckin’ truck? I think I hit the gas too hard!
Killer turns her attention to Ashley, who despite being a little groggy and bleeding from the nose a bit, is smiling at the behemoth.
KillerYou bitch…
Ashley shrugs, almost laughing.
AshleyBeen called worse… you hit like a damn brick shithouse that decided it ain’t takin’ no more shit!
Killer wipes her eyes with the back of her hand before getting to her feet and then reaches out to Ashley who grabs the behemoth’s hand, allowing her to help her back to her feet.
KillerI didn’t break anything… did I?
Ashley shakes her head.
AshleyNaw, and besides, I better be ready for that shit too so, no harm, no foul. I’ve done that before too.
Killer nods and pats Ashley on the shoulder before turning her attention to Bandit as she places her hands on her hips.
KillerI know what you’re gonna say, Jack… I should have listened to you when you asked for the tag.
BanditDoesn’t sound like I need to say it.
Killer nods.
KillerMight be an idea to call it for today… I need an ice pack for my fucking hands.
Bandit nods.
BanditThanks guys!
Ashley starts out.
AshleyYou got fuel for the fire, Kara, use it… don’t let it use you…
She steps out and takes her leave along with Bethany, Jeszika and Dammit. Bandit and Taza nod to Killer.
Taza Es la verdad…
Killer nods as she leaves the ring herself to go and clean herself up as we fade.
DateAugust 17th, 2021
LocationShieldmaidens Parking Lot in New Orleans, Louisiana
Time8PM
StatusOn Camera
We open back up to find the MHW Tag Team Champions, The Wild Hunt sitting on their respective motorcycles with their titles draped over their shoulders. Bandit is sitting on her 2014 Harley Dyna Low Rider while Killer is sitting on her 2003 Harley Dyna Super Glide Sport as they both glare into the camera.
KillerSo then Jed… Layla… congratu-fucking-lations… you actually managed to be the first team to beat The Wild Hunt.
BanditWon’t do anything for that whole arrogance problem with them, will it?
Killer shakes her head.
KillerNope. They’ve only just arrived and because they have one victory over the current Tag Team Champions, they now probably believe themselves to be the best damn tag team in this company.
Bandit nods, almost in annoyance.
BanditArgument to be made…
Killer...but as long as WE are still holding these belts?! That makes US the best damn tag team in this company!
Killer smirks as she adjusts her title over her shoulder as she glances over to Bandit.
KillerIt’s kinda funny how as soon as someone beats us, they’re immediately thrown into a title match against us. Maybe Mack is getting sick and tired of the Maidens taking over his precious company… then again… he seems to be too busy getting his dick wet with anyone not named his wife.
BanditAt this point, why are we supposed to line up with either of them? They don’t seem to care about anything but one-upping each other and no matter which one wins, that won’t help us deal with SCRS!
KillerExactly!
Killer then points to herself and then to Bandit.
KillerSCRS?! You’re not looking at a tag team who is gonna say something like you got lucky the other week!
The behemoth and her tag team partner shake their heads.
KillerWe’re not gonna make any fucking excuses as to why we lost either!
Again, the duo shake their heads.
KillerBut what we ARE going to say is that when you step into that ring with us this time?! With these belts on the line?!
Killer slaps her title.
KillerYou’re gonna be in for a VERY different match!
BanditThings just seem to happen when the titles are on the line, don’t they?
She nods pointedly.
BanditMe and Widow versus anybody here, shit always happened to the other guys. Me and Sam, versus anybody here, the only time somebody got us was when Skrabz’s bitchboys had a second bite at the apple. And now it’s us… versus… you…
Killer nods.
KillerAnd you can both run your mouths about how what my partner just said is all in the past all you want! But so was when you two beat us! What matters now is the here and now! What matters now is the present! And just like Bandit said… things just seem to happen when the titles are on the line! And we are the Tag Team Champions! We are the team to beat! And yeah, you may have beaten us already but you haven’t beaten us when it matters the most! With these titles on the fucking line!
Bandit nods.
BanditMight be all in the past, but in the past when the time came, nobody could step to me. And let’s be honest, when they all looked at me, they saw someone they should have been able to step on, no problem. I’m not the biggest by any means. I never have been and I never will be but when you see my name in this slot, you’re damn fucking right I’m the biggest this place has ever seen!
KillerYeah… see we both know that because you’re the “Queen’s” right hand that after that win over us, you’re gonna be thinking that this match is already set in stone! That you’re going to join your precious monarch as champions alongside her! Hell, you’re probably also looking ahead at the Phoenix and Throwdown Championships too! Expecting to win them on top of everything else because of course… who can possibly topple the Queen and her right hand here in Mile High?!
Again, the behemoth points to herself and to Bandit.
KillerWE CAN!
Killer shakes her head.
KillerNo matter how many times we show that not only can we hang with the best of the best in this industry but we can beat them?! We still end up having to deal with naysayers! No matter where we Shieldmaidens go! And why is that?! It’s because you’re all jealous! You’re all jealous of the bond we have! You’re all jealous of the accomplishments we have whether it’s individually or together! You’re all jealous because there is no other group in the HISTORY of this industry that has had or have what WE have!
BanditWe do have a bit of a track record, don’t we?
Killer nods.
KillerSo SCRS?! We’re going to give you a bit of friendly advice… even though you don’t fucking deserve anything from us except for an ass whoopin’! Do NOT sleep on us! Do NOT doubt us! Do NOT expect a guaranteed victory! Because WE are not ready to lose these Tag Team Championships! And quite frankly… you two don’t deserve to be the ones to beat us for them!
BanditSo now, there’s only one thing left to say…
Killer smirks and nods before the two turn their attention to the camera.
The Wild Hunt
The Hunt is on!
The camera then slowly pans away from the duo as we fade. 
