AfterBurn for Flashpoint E25

[FGA Office]

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The scene opens backstage, where the tired and beat up looking pair of Dan Herrera and Peaches are standing by with Amanda Johnson. Dan seems apprehensive as he cranks his neck, obviously still feeling the effects of that lariat. Peaches is holding her head, but still smiling as the interview gets underway.

Amanda Johnson: Ladies and gentlemen, I’m here with the members of the Polychromatic Lion Attack Squad.

Peaches: Always a pleasure, Amanda.

Amanda Johnson: Guys, tonight we saw you and the Dogs of War battle to a draw in your number one contenders match. So, the question is where does that leave you now?

Dan asks for the microphone as Amanda turns to her right to face him.

Dan Herrera: We’re not too sure on that front right now; Hadley will probably make an official decision on the next Flashpoint.

Peaches: I assume a triple threat though.

Dan Herrera: That’s the obvious choice. Neither of us won, neither of us lost. But The Chaotics need some competition at Above & Beyond VI. But, and as much as it pains me, I’ve got to give Liam and Reyes some credit for tonight. Earlier, when I spoke about the hunger and frustration that they must be feeling after this rough spell; well they showed what they’re made of tonight. They brought the fight to us, just like the Dogs of War we remember from months ago.

Peaches: An’ I ain’t gonna lie, Reyes can hit like a semi truck when he’s got a bit of speed behind him.

Peaches stretches her back, gritting her teeth as she does so.

Dan Herrera: Now that fire is lit under their asses, lets see how far they can go. But we’ll wait for Hadley’s word on the official decision before we get ahead of ourselves.

Amanda Johnson: Speaking of Hadley Herrera, she’s been the subject of some recent talk by the current FGA World Tag Team Champions, The Chaotics.

Peaches: Can’t stand to be in the same room, but they’re on the same page, huh..

She says, rolling her eyes.

Peaches: But you wanna know what we think ‘bout ’em? An’ what they’ve been sayin’ ‘bout Hadley?

Amanda just nods. Dan shakes his head, but stays quiet. That’s his half-sister they’ve been slamming in these interviews in recent weeks, and it’s probably best he doesn’t get too involved lest the calls of nepotism raise their ugly head again.

Peaches: An’ how a two-time FGA World Tag Team champion can talk ‘bout bein’ held down by management? How they’re madder than a wet hen ‘cause they didn’t get a place in the Frontier Lions Cup or the United States Title Tournament? ‘Cause Lowri Moss got to be a double champion on Vertigo, so why can’t they?

The question is purely rhetorical, though, and Peaches just shakes her head.

Peaches: All credit to Lowri for what she’s done this year. Love the girl to pieces, but just ‘cause she was able to win singles and tag gold at the same time – that don’t mean Flashpoint has to follow suit. That’s a Brandon Macdonald decision, an’ right now he’s out of a job, so maybe he ain’t always make the best decisions. But maybe that’s The Chaotics, maybe they ain’t ever gonna be happy with what they’ve got. An’ if that’s the case, then maybe we need to take those FGA World Tag Team titles from ’em, so they’re free to enter whatever tournaments they want. How does that sound?

With that, Peaches and Dan walk away from the scene, leaving Amanda alone to bring this to a close.

Amanda Johnson: That’s the Polychromatic Lion Attack Squad, getting ready for a possible shot at the FGA World Tag Team Championships. Will they get it? We’ll find out on the next Flashpoint!

[James Edwards]

AfterBurn returns from commercial to find Flashpoint's resident roving reporter, Amanda Johnson, standing outside the door to the infirmary.

Amanda Johnson: Hello FGA fans and welcome back to AfterBurn. I'm here outside the training room where a few minutes ago I spoke to James Edwards and our medical team to get an update on his condition following the assault on him earlier tonight by Brian Stryker. For those of you just tuning in, here's what happened in the moments after Edwards pulled off a victory in a hard-fought contest with Mark Bisley.

*Earlier Tonight*


The audience pops as the bell rings and “My Name is Human” hits the PA system. Bisley rolls out of the ring, only kept upright by an expressionless Shintaro Majima while Edwards remains seated, leaning against the ropes, allowing the referee to raise his arm. Bisley looks dejected, gaze set downcast, face slowly morphing into a glare. Edwards slowly gets up from his seated position against the ropes. The Burning Heart makes his way towards the center of the ring when Brian Stryker slides in from behind with a steel chair in hand. Gasps can be heard as Brian Stryker runs up from behind. Before Edwards knows it, Stryker whacks him across the back with the chair. The crowd erupts with boos as Edwards goes down. Edwards gets up on all fours before Stryker takes the chair and flattens him on the canvas with another chair shot to the back. Stryker kicks Edwards over onto his back before taking the top part of the chair's back and repeatedly driving it down against Edwards' chest. Stryker then chokes Edwards with the top of the chair's back until FGA Officials rush the ring and pull Stryker off of Edwards. The officials tend to The Burning Heart while also scolding Stryker, who leaves the ring looking proud of his actions here tonight.

The scene shifts back to Johnson.

Amanda Johnson: As you can see, Edwards took a pounding to his chest, back and throat in addition to an apparent knee injury. Our in-house training staff did not comment on the nature of the "Burning Heart's" injury but did say that he will be taken to a local medical facility for further testing. The good news is that he is conscious and able to move on his own without assistance. James didn't want to appear on camera for an interview, but he did offer a short comment when I asked him about the attack, and I quote, "Brian Stryker is a damn distraction. I'm still focused on my goal of securing a fight with a former FGA World Champion at 'Above and Beyond', but if the jackass wants to give me a warm up in the meantime, I'll see him on the next show. Flashpoint GM Hadley Herrera has yet to indicate if the two men will face off on Flashpoint 26, but as soon as the news breaks, I'll be the first to give you the scoop. We will be back in a few moments.

The show goes to commerical.