Supercards and Four-Ways and Butchers, Oh My! (Katie K. RP)

[British Body Shotz]

'Expound on your opponents...speak clearly...body language...'

The latest video uploaded to the Lion's Den website opens with a young woman pacing back and forth while going over what are clearly bullet points. After a moment, she looks up at the camera and her brow furrows:

'John! Have you started recording?!'

She tuts in exasperation as her suspicion is confirmed. 'Honestly, darling! I was not yet prepared!'

Realising any objections are moot at this point, however, the girl composes her best smile to greet her audience:

'Good afternoon, Katie Kats! It would appear my absolute wretch of a boyfriend has decided to start recording without having the courtesy of giving me warning, so kindly bear with me.'

Katie clears her throat.

'I should like to begin by thanking you all for your lovely display of support and encouragement following my debut win. You are all absolute gems!'

The wrestler looks touched as she continues:

'Hopefully, the 'other' Katie was not too discouraged by the outcome of our bout. Believe me, darling, I was as surprised as you! I absolutely did not expect victory! I suppose it is as they say...'every dog has its day'. I do hope you do not begrudge me my win, and I look forward to our continued friendship in the future.'

An apologetic grin, then:

'It would also appear someone at Lion's Den headquarters suffered from a bout of extreme silliness, and decided little old Katherine was deserving of a supercard bout. I have half a mind to scold this person. Really, darling! With so many more interesting people to give that placement to!'

Katie clucks slightly, shaking her head.

'There is nothing to it now, though, is there? One must go forth and try her hardest not to embarrass herself too awfully against people of far superior calibre. A bit of a lost cause, really, but needs must...

I must admit, however - I am frightfully nervous. This is all rather new to me. Not only is this a multi-person bout, but men are involved. This shall be my first time squaring off against male opponents in a competitive context, and I am not quite sure what to expect.

Moreover, one of the participants in this match is known as 'Butcher'. I do hope that refers to his previous profession, and not his methods in the ring. Otherwise, I do hope he finds it in his heart to spare an inexperienced young woman...'

A look of fear crosses Katie's features, but begins to dissipate as the Brit continues:

'Fortunately, the remaining contestants are rather less intimidating, albeit no less skilled. Mister Black seems amiable enough, if a touch on the bold side, and Miss Leslie...Miss Leslie is wonderful. It is an honour to have the opportunity to compete against her! I was absolutely awestruck by her performance at the previous event, and can only hope my skills do not seem too embarrassingly pedestrian by comparison.

The fourth contender? Some silly girl from Kent who was fortunate enough to achieve a win and is somehow regarded as a future prospect as a result. She is unlikely to emerge victorious, but you never do know, do you?'

Katie's grin becomes more confident as she concludes:

'Regardless of who emerges victorious, however, one thing is for certain. We, dear opponents, are the New Generation this event's title refers to. Let us show everyone in attendance at Gibsonville precisely why that is the case.'

With this, the Lion's Den student steps off-screen to scold her cameraman, as the video draws to a close.