WHAT THE HALE?! Ep. 3

Ep. 3 - FENRIR

CODIE: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining me for yet another exciting edition of Renegade Wrestling's "What the Hale?!" I am your host, Codie Hale!

CODIE: Tonight, we have an especially interesting guest for you guys. Someone who made quite the splash in their first Renegade appearance at Crash Course. You may know them as the charismatic Empress of Chicago, Alex King. But tonight, they're presenting themselves to us under a new guise, a new... persona. This persona is here with me now to answer all of your questions--and after the events that transpired at Crash Course, I'm sure they have a lot to answer! Please welcome: Fenrir!

FENRIR: .... You seem like a smart woman, but you just did a very dumb thing. If you ever bring up his name again in my presence, I will break you in half. Understood?

CODIE: ... Touched a nerve there! Alright, if it makes you more comfortable during our interview, I'll make note of your... request.

CODIE: So! How about you start by telling the Renegade Universe a little about yourself! Clearly, you consider yourself to be an entirely different entity than... than who you were before. And from what I've seen I'm inclined to believe that! So enlighten us: who is Fenrir?

FENRIR: Who am I? Look in the mirror. Deep inside you know exactly who I am. I'm the dark reflection you see when look within yourself. Every time you clinch your fist, grind your teeth, it's me. I'm the words you hold back when you bite your tongue. I am rage incarnate! But, more specifically, I am the rage that He could not control.

CODIE: Interesting. And powerful! You certainly left such an impression in your first appearance. But before we talk about what happened at Crash Course and what it means for Renegade Wrestling, why don't we backtrack a little bit?

CODIE: What brought you to Renegade? For the past month, you've been using cryptic video messages to keep us asking questions as to who you are. I don't think any of us were expecting the answer we inevitably got!

FENRIR: His Pride brought me here. He wants to bask in the light while I grovel in the dark. He saw Renegade as an opportunity to create a Kingdom for Himself; I saw it as a chance to break free. He was overwhelmed and weak. Little by little I broke him down, each video I grew stronger. Now He is the one in the cage.

CODIE: And somewhere in the midst of this metamorphosis of sorts, he--er, you--must have met Dunkle Gott and Reptile, now your Sons of Loki. Care to shed some light on how that partnership came about?

FENRIR: As much as He disgusts me, we do have some similarities. We're both meant to lead those that cannot lead themselves. Dunkle and Reptile had the potential to be my disciples, but I had to be sure first. They have made me proud. Now Ragnorck can commence...

CODIE: Yes, before and after your arrival you've alleged that very big changes are on their way to Renegade. What is this "Ragnorck?" And what does it mean for the show, the roster, and the Renegade Universe as a whole?

FENRIR: Ragnorck, the end time, is upon us. Gods will fall, warriors will slay and be slain, and the world will plummet into ruin. That is Ragnorck, but what it means for Renegade: Fenrir will devour Odin, and my sons shall swallow the Moon and the Sun.

CODIE: "Odin?" Are you referring to a Renegade superstar, by any chance? Perhaps a champion?

FENRIR: In this Realm, Odin is many. Perhaps one of your Champions. Perhaps the ones who run the Realm of Renegade.

CODIE: In other words... You could just as easily be referring to Renegade's management: Mason Foster.

FENRIR: In so many words, I could be. But now I have a question for you, Ms. Hale.

CODIE: ... A question for me? (laughs) That's new! I mean, the show is called "What the Hale?!" but... Alright, you're the guest. Shoot.

FENRIR: Earlier in this interview you insulted me--however unintentional--and I told you what would happen if you did it again. I just told you that I could do that very same thing to your boss, Mason Foster. So my question to you is this: are you afraid of me?

CODIE: Well... You are definitely intimidating.

CODIE: But, ask any daredevil why they do what they do for a living, and every one will tell you the same thing: it's for the thrill. That's why I wrestle the way I do. It's why I stand toe-to-toe with juggernauts like Samantha Matua. And it's why, when Renegade asked me who I wanted to interview for the next segment of "What the Hale?!" I jumped at the opportunity to make you my next guest.

CODIE: I hope my answer satisfies your curiosity.

FENRIR: Hm. Your bravery is admirable. But you tiptoed around my question. So I'll rephrase it. If I decided to wrap my hands around your throat, until I heard a pop, what could you do to stop me?

CODIE: Out of a sense of professionalism, I elect not to say what I would do to you if you tried; besides, Renegade has security for just such an occasion. And on that note, they're asking that we start wrapping this up early.

CODIE: Thank you for taking the time to talk to me, Fenrir. Your answers proved very enlightening, while at the same time raising even more questions for the rest of us to ponder! In closing, is there any message you'd like to deliver to anyone in particular? On the roster, behind the scenes? To the Renegade Universe, perhaps?

FENRIR: (laughs) Oh, yes, I do have a final remark; it's what your answer should've been. If you aren't afraid of what's to come, what is going to befall all of you... you should be. Ragnorck Cometh!

FENRIR: I'll see you soon, Ms. Hale.

CODIE: .....

CODIE: Well! (laughs) How was that for a "What the Hale?!" moment, ladies and gentlemen? I hope you all found tonight's segment as enthralling as I have!

CODIE: Thank you for joining me, tune in next time when I'll be sitting down with another member of the Renegade roster. Until then, this has been "What the Hale?!" I am your host. Goodnight!

WHAT THE HALE?! Ep. 2

EP. 2 - DIANA

CODIE: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining me for another edition of "What the Hale?!" I am your host, Codie Hale!

CODIE: This past week, Renegade Wrestling asked you the fans who you wanted to see me talk to next, and you guys answered. My second guest is here with me right now; she is a rising star in Renegade, AND my challenger for the Women's Championship at Crash Course! Please welcome: Diana!

DIANA: Hiii! Thanks for having me!

CODIE: Thanks for being part of the show! I have to say, when the polls came in that you'd be my next guest, I was surprised. But also excited! I mean, here we are, mere days away from Crash Course--where we will be competing for the most coveted prize in the Renegade Women's Division. Clearly the fans want to get to know the No. 1 contender, and I'm glad we have this opportunity to sit down and give that to them ahead of the match. So let's get started! Shall we?

DIANA: Sure!

CODIE: Fill us in on a little of your history. You're still a fresh face to the wrestling scene, but you've already begun building quite the name for yourself here on Renegade--and in WIW as well! What brought you into the business?

DIANA: Well Codie, I've always been a fan of wrestling. I mean, you have to really love this business if you're going to be a part of it, right?

CODIE: Very true.

DIANA: But before I made the transition from fan to superstar, I was doing modeling work back home in Canada. In fact, it wasn't until I met SDC that I started seriously considering stepping into a ring!

CODIE: Ah yes, it's no secret you and the Wrestling Hero are very close. I see you two hanging out backstage pretty frequently! So you're saying it was your friend SDC who introduced you to the business?

DIANA: More than that; he taught me everything I know! Showed me the ropes--no pun intended. For nearly a year, I tried to balance my modeling career with SDC's training, and for a while I was able to manage. But when you start showing up to photo shoots with bruises and rope burns, well...

CODIE: Doesn't go over so well with your employer, does it?

DIANA: My agency ended up letting me go... But it's alright; came back home that same day to find an offer from Mason Foster waiting in my mailbox.

CODIE: Traded in your modeling contract for a pair of wrestling boots, eh?

DIANA: (laughs) I did! And I haven't regretted it since! Y'know, I've had the honor of pitting myself against franchise names like Barbie Versace, Samantha Matua--Codie Hale, just a week from now! And a slew of other determined young women like myself.

DIANA: That's my mission here in Renegade: I want to show everyone watching around the world that the future of this business is right here on this roster. And I'm going to do that by proving that the new faces here are not just some "fresh meat." We are unsung stars; we can stand toe-to-toe with the giants of this industry and come out on top!

CODIE: Well, given your career thus far I'd say you've already sent that message!

DIANA: Well, thank you. But I'm not done yet! My biggest test will be at Crash Course. And I'm gonna be bringing everything I've got into that match--just like I know you will.

CODIE: I wouldn't expect anything less.

CODIE: On that note, let's go back to where this all started: Emergence. You were involved in a six-woman over-the-top battle royal to determine the first No. 1 contender for the, at that moment uncrowned, Renegade Women's Champion. You outlasted the five other competitors to secure your spot in the title picture.

CODIE: I remember being on the edge of my seat for that match. You did very well! One could even say you dominated. How many of the five other women did you eliminate? Three?

DIANA: It was four, actually.

CODIE: Four!

DIANA: (laughs) Yup!

CODIE: You really wanted your shot!

DIANA: I did!

CODIE: And you got it! Your very first championship opportunity. And it seems like you made it here so fast! How does that feel?

DIANA: Oh, I feel so many different things right now. Pride. Excitement! A little bit of anxiety, but more than anything I feel driven. I've shown the world what I'm capable of, and I'm ready to it again.

CODIE: I got a firsthand glimpse of what you're capable of during our tag team match last week. And I have to say, I was impressed! It was fun bringing down the house with you.

DIANA: Thank you, I had fun too! The fact that we were able to work together to pull out the win made it even better.

CODIE: A little bit unrelated: but something that caught my attention during that match--and I'm sure plenty of viewers noticed it, too--you actually removed your trademark hat. That was the first time we've ever seen you without it! In fact, I see you're wearing it here tonight. (laughs) What's the story there?

DIANA: Oh, you mean my lucky cap? I wear it everywhere! Me and this hat have been through a lot together.

CODIE: Well, I can sympathize with that. I myself own a pair of lucky socks. Actually, I believe I was wearing them for match against Sam Matua...

DIANA: (laughs)

CODIE: But here's the real "What the Hale" question I'm sure everybody is asking: how in the world do you manage to keep your lucky cap on despite how physical things get in that ring? I've never seen anything like it. It defies all logic!

DIANA: (laughs) Codie, I honestly can't tell you. For all I know, it could be static cling. Or it could also be, y'know... (whispers) Luck!

CODIE: And what finally brought on the decision to remove it? Just trying for a new look? Or are you perhaps sending the message that you don't need luck to succeed in this industry?

DIANA: Mm... A little bit of both, I'd say. A little bit of both. (laughs)

CODIE: I see. Well, I think that's just about all the time we have. Diana, thanks so much again for taking the time to sit down with me and the rest of the Renegade Universe! Is there anything you'd like to say before we wrap things up?

DIANA: Yeah, I do actually! To you...

DIANA: May the best woman win at Crash Course. But... When the best woman DOES win? Promise me you won't be disappointed.

CODIE: ... Oh, don't worry; the disappointment won't be mine. I promise!

DIANA: See you in the ring... Champ. Don't forget to wear your lucky socks!

CODIE: .... Well, that was an... illuminating segment!

CODIE: Ladies and gentlemen, this has been "What the Hale?!" Thanks again for tuning in! We'll have another poll up very soon, so be sure to tell us who YOU want to hear from next! And don't forget to tune into Crash Course! Renegade Wrestling has a heck of a match card lined up for you guys; Diana and I will be colliding for the Women's Championship, and that's only part of what's in store. You don't want to miss it!

CODIE: Hale out!

WHAT THE HALE?! Ep. 1

TWO-CHARLIE-ZERO

CODIE: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much for joining me on this first ever edition of "What the Hale?!" I am your host, and Renegade Wrestling Women's Champion, Codie Hale!

CODIE: Tonight, we have not one, but two very special guests; please welcome The Clutch Performer, James Frost, and his tag team partner--pardon my French--The Bastard of Hardcore, Connor Beauchamp! They are Two-Charlie-Zero!

FROST: Always a pleasure, Codie.

BEAUCHAMP: ....

CODIE: First of all guys, welcome. Let me just me just say how absolutely excited I am to have you as my first guests on this program. I believe I can speak for everyone in the Renegade Universe when I say there are so many questions we want to ask, and I'll do my best to cover all of those here in a minute. But first, uh... tell us a little bit about yourselves! I mean, we three all know each other pretty well, but, you two are still fairly new to Renegade. For the benefit of those at home who may be unfamiliar with 2C0, why don't you give them a little rundown?

FROST: Well Codie, I'm not one to live in the past. I've gained a lot of success in several other promotions, such as SPW and, more recently, GCA Wrestling. While in GCA, I had the chance to team up with a couple of buddies of mine. Pacman Jackson, who is paving his own way in UNITE right now. And Yuri the reaper. My wife Kari was signed to GCA, so we got to hang out a lot... I became the Honor champion.... Oh yeah; and I got to meet and become great friends with this charismatic cajun to my left.

BEAUCHAMP: "Charismatic," he says...

CODIE: (laughs) You disagree?

BEAUCHAMP: I'm gonna be honest with you, Codie; I'm only here to break faces and take titles. My first appearance on GCA, that's exactly what I did. Debut match, became the eXtreme Champion. And I went on to hold that belt for longer than anyone else--at least until recently. But R3DD only beat my record on a technicality...

CODIE: It seems GCA Season 1 was a big run for both of you!

FROST: And you.

CODIE: Oh, don't get me started. I'm NOT very well-liked over there at the moment. (laughs) For obvious reasons.

FROST: (laughs)

CODIE: Hopping back on track: Frosty, it's been said a lot here recently, among fans, that this newfound friendship between you and Beauchamp has brought out a different attitude; a whole new side of you no one else has seen--and not everyone seems to like this new you. Do you agree that you've undergone a change? How would you address the criticisms currently being directed at you?

FROST: A change? Nah, I wouldn't say that. James Frost is who James Frost needs to be. I've been hearing it too! "Oh Frosty has turned heel in Renegade!" "Why Clutch, why?" I haven't turned heel. I'm just saying what everyone else is thinking... We both are! I see this Efed as a promotion with a lot of potential, but "asshats" are running this place. Codie, can I be real here for a second? I will anyways; if Robert would have run GCA the way that Mason runs Renegade... GCA would have gone under when Rick Reynolds and Lori Love bailed on him! That man is business, and he made it work... and strive!

CODIE: Yes, you guys have been very vocal about Renegade Wrestling and Mason Foster in particular since you arrived. It's clear you have no love lost for this company or the people who run it. So much so, that, out of protest, you've elected not to compete since your debut. Viewers are suggesting that you're ducking your competition--or worse--using your actions as a means to pressure management into handing you an easy championship match. How would you respond to these assertions?

BEAUCHAMP: (laughs) "Ducking." "Pressuring." Look, if we needed to do any of that to get a leg up over our competition, Mason wouldn't have come begging us to be here. We were ready to prove ourselves as the rightful faces of the tag team division our very first night in Renegade. But we didn't get to, because Renegade is a friggin' madhouse! Mason has ZERO control over this company--or if he does, his priorities are in the wrong place. You have guys like Dunkle Gott--god, I hate that ridiculous name--and Reptile ruining big debuts! You've got managerial staff inserting themselves into matches where they don't belong, stealing the spotlight away from promising new talent!

FROST: See, that's what eats at me the most; It doesn't even affect Connor and me, we're stars, and we'll shine in spite of the Efed we're in. It's the other guys! You have a lot of talent in a lot of these Efeds. And they get no love... no rub! It's the Efed owners pushing their own agenda, because it's their company. You see it in almost every promotion out there! Brad Skeens, great talent.... Figueroa is another... Sauron! Are these superstars gonna get a push? Nah, cause this place is gonna shove this ridiculous cult, "The Fallen Kingdom," down our throats, just because Mason Foster is running the show! No offense Codie.... but you're better than that!

CODIE: (clears throat) Alright. So, if I've got all this straight: You're asserting that established stars--such as Leo Fenix and Sylar Jordan--haven't earned their spots here in Renegade. While new and rising stars, like Diana, who has a championship opportunity at Crash Course, are not getting the recognition they deserve? And through this protest, Two-Charlie-Zero hopes to bring awareness to the issue?

BEAUCHAMP: We're not claiming to be some sort of "heroes." Now, that word may apply to others on the roster, but 2C0? We're just here to hit the "reset" button and reestablish the pecking order... Wanna chime in here, James?

FROST: 2C0 is here to tear the freaking house down and blow people's minds. Now, people can debate about our true intentions all night long. But we're here to clean this place up. And when we do, it's not just gonna be a win for Two-Charlie-Zero; it's gonna be a win for Renegade Wrestling.

CODIE: Interesting! Alright guys, looks like we're almost out of time. Again, I just want to thank you for being my very first guests here on "What the Hale?!" I think a lot fans are going to be chomping at the bit to hear what you two have to say!

CODIE: On that note, before you go is there anything you'd like to get off your chest here publicly, either to the Renegade Universe or anyone watching backstage or on the roster?

FROST: You know what? I'm done talking here. Codie, you are more than welcome to join Connor and me. We're off to tee up with Pacman Jackson and Britney Quinn for some pints in that little hole in the wall the two just bought.... Oh yeah: stay frosty!

CODIE: Ooh, I'll think about that!

CODIE: Well, you heard it all here tonight, folks! And that's only the first of many exclusive interviews to come! Tune in next week to hear from my next guest. It could be anybody; the man behind the show, Mason Foster himself. It could be my opponent at Crash Course, Diana. It could even be... Daniel Robertson!

CODIE: This has been "What the Hale?!" I am your host, Codie Hale. Good night, everyone!