Unravel [ 1 ]

:: Suspended..

Not saying that it was the only thing on my mind.. but it was one of those major things that wouldn’t leave me alone. Similar to how bugs are, people who just do not catch the point the first time it was expressed to them. Shit, being honest, it is like that problem that you’d want to ignore but it just won’t disappear. This was one of those situations, not because it was the first time I was suspended – hell no, I’ve been suspended even as champion of an establishment – again, not the point. It bothered me only because of how people have taken it since the events of Breakthrough have happened. Social media, blogs, airwaves – any and every multimedia platform was buzzing about it; within reason of course. How on that night, I dropped a suit on his back and made him look up towards me due to the overwhelming fact that he put his hands on me, the Lady Joker herself. Something that most people have gotten way worse from – him? Just a simple hip toss which took him by surprise if nothing else.

Was it warranted? Of course, you better bet your ass it was!

Was the result something that I expected? Fuck no!

Though, what was I honestly really expecting? To these people in this establishment, I am nothing more than just a name. A woman who has associated herself with all of these larger than life names in different federations BUT not recognized for her own achievements. From being associated with GPW due to my abundance of friends and damn near family members – sometimes – who once inhabited that establishment but never having stepped foot into the place once. To being shamed and slandered on social media for some of my more.. poor choices. No one honestly seems to see the woman who stands before them, that monster, that all talented. With the exception of the fans of course, no one in that locker room knew what was coming next and why is that? Because they do not know who Gwendolyn Massey is. There was no hype, there was no section on their website that highlighted my illustrious career or anything of the such. But.. it is times like these that people like myself will stand out the most.

If we already haven’t..

Visionaries of Wrestling which is also known as simply VoW. It is a place that if you didn’t look hard enough for – you’d miss it – but is full of talent that potentially rivals some of which I have faced in other establishments like Inferno Wrestling, Redemption and Pride Pro. Mindful and usually handling business the way that they deem correct. It was no surprise that when my music hit their arena speakers, heads turned, people stood to their feet and that reaction was something that I’d never forget. In that same breath though, it was also something that the woman inside the ring will never forget as well..

Was I happy? Now that I am signed to a company that enabled their talent to do what they must in order to gain a reputation? To go out there each and every night and prove to not the world, but themselves, that they have what it takes to take it to the next level? Heh.. apparently, or I would NOT be here.

Though, it still doesn’t negate the fact that at this current time and moment – the motion stands as the first line of this text reads: Suspended

What was I do to do? Was I going to sit here and just allow someone to throw their power around and claim that it was “ best for business “? Was I going to just have a pity party with myself, excluding the alcohol, and wallow in doubt and regret? That isn’t something that I do sadly.

But.. before we go hard into that – there has been a serious question that has been flying around – I see and hear it each and every time I walk backstage. The whispers of those who believe that they have that said ability – because they do not. The ‘ who is she ‘ .. the ‘ why is she here ‘ and my personal favorite.. ‘ who in the hell does she think she is ‘ . At one point, I wanted to make an example out of someone here in VoW, to give those people exactly what they wanted. To allow them to see who I am. Then, like in most situations, a lightbulb went off above my head and a question followed..

Why?

You see these people who walk into these places, trying to talk themselves up into the Main Event scene, trying to secure them a nice place on the card to where they expect people to respect their past without knowing how they will fair. Granted, I am a former three time world champion, I am a former mid card champion, holding almost every title which is out there with the exception of a few, a former women’s champion in the same sense. That’s not enough though. My past feuds, my past achievements won’t mean anything to these people because if it did – if people would’ve paid so much attention to me – I would not be suspended.

What I intend on doing is showing VoW just as I have shown the world over the last couple of years that you will have to figure out the Lady Joker for yourselves. At times, while people want me to go right, I will go left and vice versa. It is in my nature, in my blood. No amount of training developed that, people did. Those I had to put down, the very same that would shake my hand after a hard fought match.. that kind of shit. The tale of the Lady Joker, Gwendolyn Massey, me.. is a very long one, a complication of about forty three self-reflections and so many arcs.. how will this one play out, I wonder? Will I end up like my mentor, my love, the woman who gave me this beautiful opportunity; Nekia Shaw? Will I end up running with the wrong crowd? Creating one just to take out each and every one of you fuckers?

You’ll never know until it is too late.. but that is the appeal of having me.. I always show up and show out!

As far as my suspension is concerned though? You still want to know about that huh? Heh.. I’m not that stupid.. before signing my name on that dotted line, in one hand, I saw my future. I saw what I could give to VoW, try to be something more than I have in each and every other place that the Lady Joker moniker holds weight in. While in the other? A list of names. Names of people that I sat back and watched as their stories unfolded right in front of each and every person who may or may not be reading or listening to the words that are coming out of my mouth.

Do you honestly think I didn’t come here with a plan A, B and C?

Simple, right?

Put your best foot forward, they say..

Make sure that when you are handling business, you make sure that there are not any loose ends..

Brush your teeth… scratch that last part..

Over the last couple of weeks, it was slightly weird. Trying to get yourself accustomed with the way that someone does things. You cannot be yourself, we have rules, two sheets off the roll and no more to wipe your ass! That kind of shit. All jokes to the side though - even though there are so many more - it was refreshing. Having been placed at home for the time being, there was not much to do but to appeal this travesty that had to happen days before she could sway things into her favor and not in the hands of those she is going up against.

With her law handling semi lover to her left and her manager on her right, business was being handled. Of course, it wasn’t until reviewing something that reminded me how much I actually love this business..

Fuckers always make mistakes and rather give you something than paying you what you are actually worth..






“ Are you sure about this Ayana, I don’t believe requesting a meeting with the people who suspended you was wise. With your temper and unorthodox ways, you could easily snuck something inside here with you - honestly, it would not be the first time.. “, Chava Normandy expressed to the neatly dressed Ayana Massey, who was better known as Gwendolyn Massey to the general public.

As the two were sitting in a very comfortable room Ayana did not say a word. The expression on her features told more of the story. Between the events which took place at Breakthrough down to the attempted “ trolling “ by Rayne Draven - Omega..



- There were many reasons as to why Ayana was trying to keep a straight face. Chava though, was there to represent her client, to ensure that they could come up with something that would clear up the suspension. No matter what the situation was, Chava Normandy was on it. Having been appointed to her by Renati Brand Appeal and etc., she has been a Godsend when it has come down to keeping me in line and making sure that everything from a business stand point has been completed. She usually is with me at all times, but there have been those moments when I could not allow myself to include her in my fuckery because.. it is me we are talking about after all..

“ I mean seriously, you have some balls! Having me make that phone call and setting all of this up. Ayana, what do you hope to achieve by sitting in front of these people? What do you hope will happen when you open your mouth and these men and women find out that you are not wrapped tight at all? I hope you still plan on having a job after this is all over with..“, Chava began to allow her mind to pander over all of the scenarios that could and potentially would happen. Still as quiet as ever, Ayana just sat there smiling to herself. Lifting one finger, she moved it from side to side before motioning that her lips were seals and the key was thrown away. This frustrated Chava in more ways than anything else that she could’ve done.


Within moments after Chava’s statement, a young woman walked out from inside the ‘ chamber ‘ so to speak and ushered them into the room where a round table sat and three individuals were dressed for business sat. Their expressions were not what either Chava or Ayana expected. The older gentlemen’s expression was pleasant, almost as if he were excited to see the young woman taking initiative to get back what was wrongfully taken away from her. The woman whom sat in the middle was more of a mystery as even though she smiled towards Chava, she scowled towards the Lady Joker herself. Lastly, the man who was a bit younger than the others, had this’ no bullshit ‘ look about him, which only made wanting to troll and get a rise out of him more.. sweet, so to speak.

Taking their seats, Ayana reclined in the seat and crossed her legs and she placed her feet on the table. This event shocked everyone in the room as they all glared towards the woman – even Chava.

“ What? I want to be comfortable when I decide to go ahead and tell you three how fucked up , wait.. I meant to say how messed up that call was! “, Ayana expressed herself towards the individuals while still not removing her feet from their highly expensive table.

“ Well, you see Ms. Massey, Ms. Normandy, the events that took place at Breakthrough.. were in the heat of the moment. After reviewing the information, in a sense, both parties are at fault here and being in power – Mr. Omega did what he felt was best for business and the well-being of the individuals who are employed by VoW and - “

“ Bullshit! “, Ayana interrupted the man as she removed her feet and in that same motion, slammed her hands on the table

“ Ayana.. calm yourself! “, Chava attempted to reason with the woman but it was almost too late to do that

“ No Chava, now you see why I said that all suits are the same! You all sit back here, behind your comfortable desks with your luxury like chairs while people like myself, Zahara Matisse, Constance Chaplin and others give you everything that we have and for what? A good job and a fucking pat on the back!? So what? What if I did try to go Ryan into punching me in the face so I could’ve took him down and broke his arm? What if I did try and get under his skin so that he’d leave the businesss that you are talking about to the people in which it involved? Breakthrough, I broke a layer of Omega that you all know he had but the public didn’t. You all see him as some type of hero, some type of savior that could come in and save a situation.. but all I see, all I remember is that 2120 Ryan Omega. The one you took and put in a suit! In my eyes, this is a contact sport – I was in the ring and so was he – he put his hands on me and I dropped him, end of story. Did I deserve to be suspended? No. Does he deserve to be punished for trying to flex, show off his power and abuse it? Oh yeah! “, As Massey was expressing herself, the woman in the middle had a frustrated look on her features as the young man who sat off to her left was listening intently to the words that were coming out of her mouth

“ Listen.. Ayana? “

“ Gwendolyn is fine for you, woman! “, Ayana quickly corrected her

“ Gwendolyn.. you do understand that here in VoW.. we have built a legacy off of those who have given everything they had in the ring. Those who were willing to sacrifice it all in the ring just for that moment. Now, I am not sure where you’ve been. I am not sure how things went in those establishments. All I do know is that you are here, now. Some of the things that you did in those places just will not be tolerated here nor accepted. This isn’t a personal thing.. it is business, it is also the reasoning behind your suspension “, The woman said almost pleased at the fact that there was a chance that Ayana would not have something witty to come back with

Before the Lady Joker could blast that woman to the back of the moon, the young man held his hand up and removed his hands from his face which was hiding a smirk behind them.

“ Gwendolyn Massey, you are a damn fine addition to the VoW family. Unlike my colleague who in my personal opinion and to address the elephant in this room – isn’t a fan of yours – but is a supporter of the Omega’s. Everyone here has witnessed what you have, can and will potentially do for VoW and we appreciate that in advance. As far as your suspension, I am in agreement with you believe it or not. I believe that the events on Breakthrough were trash.. plus, if I am not correct, inside the black book that your manager? Okay, manager is holding.. is a copy of your contract and inside that contract.. there is a clause there that states that as long as you are not outside of VoW attacking persons who work here or in this situation, being physically provoked – you’re immune? “, the younger gentlemen stated which caused the older man to request to see it and the older woman to turn her head so quick to stare him down.

“ That would be correct sir. In My client’s contract, it does state that as long as she does not attack anyone outside of the VoW premises AND is provoked in such a manner, it is all work related. Thus, is the reasoning behind she and I wanting to appeal this unjust decision for suspending her so close to Fate of the Gods II – which, if you look at it, was going to play well into Ryan Omega’s wishes for protecting his wife without having to totally throw the match out of the window.. “, Chava expressed in a nice calm voice

The old gentlemen handed the contract over to the old woman who almost jumped out of her skin when she noticed the very same thing that everyone else knew. The younger male just smiled as he lowered his gaze on it

“ SO, as far as I am concerned, in order to save myself some black in my hair.. in addition to time. I move to lift the suspension on Gwendolyn Massey, effective.. the day of Breakthrough.. in the middle of the show. My reasoning? Over the last couple of weeks.. we have seen how the crowd reacts to you. There is just something about you.. and I am not sure about those two.. but I am in the business of making money! Do I have any people who would like to oppose? “, the young male stated as he looked towards his colleagues who had nothing to say. “ So it is decided then. Apologies Gwendolyn, I know you would have loved to gone all Lady Joker on us.. but I am not in the mood for it nor would I like to deal with it especially when I watched the tape, I watched it a couple of times and this isn’t the first time he has stepped out of his bounds by allowing his emotions to get the better of him. If anything, we need to establish a punishment for him. This is his second offense, right? “

“ Y-yes.. “, the hesitant woman answered

“ So, I move that we suspended Ryan Omega for – “

“ Wait.. don’t punish that fuckwad! “, The Lady Joker interrupted him

“ And why not? “, He retorted

Standing up with her hands behind her back, Massey began to pace around the three individuals for a moment before speaking.

“ It is shit like that.. that really takes me out of my mood you know? You all weren’t there when Ryan disrespected me in front of those people. You all weren’t there when I had to go the extra mile just to get something that I should’ve already had. So, don’t punish him.. on the contrary, reward him. On the Break Through before Fate of the Gods II .. have him stand in the middle of that squared circle - sweating and damn near about to shit himself – as on his right, is the woman who he loves so much and is also the reason why we are in this mess.. and on his left, myself. If you want to make a man suffer, you must take away all his tools in which he uses to protect others. In his hands on that night will be the OFFICIAL contract for the match at Fate of the Gods II.. “, Ayana stated as she paused as the old woman rose her hand

“ Where are you going with this child? “

“ WOMAN! Don’t make me pack you up and put you in a home! I was getting to the damn point! Geez.. I swear, you suits never change. Moving right along though! Why punish him because he was not technically in the right nor the wrong. If anything, let me do it!? Having him stand there in the middle of that ring, while his wife, the one he did all of that bullshit for, signs away her safety and her career when she gets in the ring with me. Have him stand there and watch as I break his woman apart, piece by piece, knowing that he could’ve just kept his ass in the back behind his desk and even though I would’ve done what I had to do.. that would’ve been it. Now? I am out for blood – I am out to make a statement! You don’t fuck with the Lady Joker and expect to get the last laugh. Shit doesn’t happen like that! “, Massey said as she stood there with her arms extended awaiting an answer.

Coming together, the three individuals began to talk with one another as Chava inched over towards Ayana with a concerned look on her features

“ Are you sure about this? Do you honestly believe that they will bite on something like that? In a sense, it does seem a little cruel and unusual to say the least.. “, Chava mentioned

“ Wait for it.. “, Ayana said as she placed both of her hands on the table. “ No offense, but there isn’t anything to think about. You all more or less stated it yourselves. You are all about making money. All eyes will be on this match, I can promise you that. I can promise you that I will do everything in my power to make the next couple of Break Through memorable and square things up with Ryan Omega. To some, he is still the face. He is still the guy who plays by the rules. As far as I am concerned, he is public enemy number one for crossing me and I promise you.. I will make him pay for that; Lady Joker style! “, Ayana said as she removed herself from the table and turned her back to the individuals and exited the room.

Leaving Chava in the room, the young man looked towards her and with a warm smile he pointed towards the door

“ Is she always so convincing? “, He asked

“ Only when she has to be. Deep down, she is a sweetheart who would give her the shirt off of her back to anyone who needed it. You have to understand.. this isn’t a pride thing with her. It is a very simple thing; the principle. She welcomed him into the fight, she would’ve accepted whomever. Ryan or Rayne but now, because they have made it more than what it needs to be – the play time is over. Heh, here I was thinking that she would probably get into an argument with someone like Casanova just because he smoke the wrong brand of cigarettes or maybe Zahara because even though Ayana loves Zatanna, she does love some Scarlet Witch. But as I am learning with this one, my job is never that easy huh? “, Chava said as she stood up and extended her arm to shake the man’s hand

“ I can see that. Do ‘ us ‘ a favor and please, ensure us that she doesn’t go out there swinging a crowbar at people.. because if that were to happen.. then she might actually be in some trouble. At least not in the parking lot of a Denny’s or some crap like that! “

Releasing his hand, Chava turned her back and shook her head