REC:
“I never thought this day would come. You dream about succeeding in life, wanting to contribute, do something that is meaningful so that it may inspire people to follow suit, maybe not in the same capacity or career but in their chosen profession. The day I walked into Ante Up Academy, I didn’t know what I was doing, it was a crazy idea. I was modeling some, nothing like the Beauty Factory or anything like that, small gigs to pay the bills after my dad was in an accident that caused him the ability to walk….
He was a firefighter in Arizona….
And my hero.
I learned a lot from my father, how to be brave, assertive, grab what you want, go after your dreams, pursue goals and do not let anyone tell you otherwise. There are many avenues I could have taken, I fell in love with professional wrestling with one day hoping that I would be good enough to enter the SCW and compete at their level. Ante Up Academy was the start, a chance to finally make my dreams come true of being a wrestler. I was working as a waitress at the local sports bar, making an honest living, going to school full time at Arizona State University and trying to get a degree in dance and sports medicine yet Ante Up called to me one day when I was working out in Venice, California and I saw the flyer….
That was when my life changed forever.
David Helms, Tommy Valentine and Matty Stone were some of the best teachers anyone could ask for. Wrestling Academy though is like any school, they are going to teach you the fundamentals, the basics by building a foundation for someone like me to work on. It started with an idea and now it’s a reality. My father is worried, he may not agree with my choices all the time but its because he cares about my well-being. I do this for him, for us so that we may have a future, a life where there is no worry as he cannot provide for the family anymore.
My mom couldn’t handle it, she left, my sister is distant, shows up when she wants….
So, he is all I have, and I am all he has.
From UWA where I first started in the cruiser weight ranks to EMERGE, a place I called home, it was time for me to finally plunge into the one arena where so many great stars have become legends….
The SCW.
There was a lot of soul searching involved, I heard ad read the comments of many, feeling I was ready for this venture a year ago when the UWA closed its doors. Maybe I was, I didn’t feel that way first wanting to prove to myself that I could compete at that level….
And here I am.
It’s not going to be easy, John Goddard is my first opponent. Whatever the rumors are, it never mattered to me….
I’m here to compete for I have finally EMERGED.”
/REC
BABY STEPS: CHAPTER ONE
PROLOGUE: TO EMERGE
EMERGE had become my home, when the UWA went under, I had originally declared to be moved up to the Main Roster as I was a resident of the Cruiserweight Division. My dad always taught me to take baby steps when reaching a goal, you set yourself for. I took his advice, I would never in a million years not listen to him. This business can really suck you in though, I didn’t know what the future held, scared of failing, I think that’s my biggest flaw. Self-confidence is something I am working on, I mean sure, I think I’m attractive, talented in the ring and even a bit charismatic? I’ll let everyone else be the judge of that. For me though it was more important to find stability, be in a place where I didn’t feel overwhelmed, EMERGE gave me that platform.
Gosh, I wish Owen Cruze’s pride rubbed off on me, he took it by the horns and went for it right out of the gate and a year later, look where he is. Me? Well, I don’t know, I will never put myself on a pedestal. EMERGE was mother to me and Vanilla Skyy was a fountain of information. I respected her so much for everything she did in the business. Vanilla became a mentor and mother figure to me, I needed it considering time and time again I felt like I could never get equal footing when I made my own decisions, yeah….
I have a lot to learn.
That’s the fun part of this though, wrestling gives you a chance to aspire and continue to grow with each match until one day, you see yourself as part of something special. That is how I felt with EMERGE, like I helped it become a hot bed in pro wrestling, that meant a lot to me and the people who ran the show?
They are the reason why it was so damn hard to leave.
Toronto, Ontario
EMERGE Headquarters
Two Weeks Before Capital Shake-Up
I was a bit nervous, receiving a call from Vanilla Skyy to meet her at EMERGE which happened to be SCW Headquarters. I was ready to go back to Southern California, train with Kelcey Wallace and Ante Up Academy, then go see my dad which our relationship was a bit strained after the whole Mika incident. I wore my best suit, it was cold outside so boots were a must, this black suit and trench coat made me feel important. I walked in, Vanilla was staring out into the Toronto skyline, she was always such a powerful and intriguing woman. Had on a blue suit and those white heels, I wanted them….
Peyton: “Mrs. Skyy?”
Vanilla: “Hey Peyton, come on in, thank you for coming in on short notice, I’m glad I was able to catch you before you flew back west.”
Peyton: “Not a problem, I hope everything is okay, didn’t seem like you were in a very good mood in the call.”
She turned around and looked at me with a smirk, I felt a little more relieved and better, if everything was doom and gloom, she wouldn’t smile, that is one thing that I appreciate about Vanilla Skyy, she’s a transparent woman that has no time for nonsense….
Vanilla: “Come over here for a second, please?”
Peyton: “Yeah, sure.”
Making my way toward her, I stood next to Vanilla. One thing I admired about this woman was her presence, she was like an Amazon, beautiful, strong and towered over me yet came across so gentle until you pissed her off. She directed my attention to the cold and frigid city of Toronto….
Vanilla: “I love Toronto, for years I wrestled up in these parts for the SWA and NEWA. I have always considered Toronto to be my home. When I first took this job for EMERGE, I wanted to give back to the wrestling world for what it did to my life and career. It takes a special kind of person to succeed in this business, I don’t know if I was ready for it at first. There are a lot of things that can happen and in my 12-year career, I had my share. This was my opportunity to mold young talent, help out older wrestlers looking for a fresh start, use my knowledge to get them ready for the rigors of such a place like the SCW. I never wrestled in Supreme Championship Wrestling, I know I would succeed, that was never the point, my goal was to be a World Champion that took me nine years to finally get there, some make it in one or less. I didn’t want that for the new talent especially you.”
Peyton: “Me? I appreciate that.”
Vanilla: “Peyton, with every great moment in this business come some very dark ones as well. For each time I scored a huge victory or won a title, I suffered a bad defeat or lost a belt. For every memorable match I had so some fight in the back-locker room or just a funny spot with other athletes that I called friends, there were times where I was knocked out cold, poisoned and even abducted for a period of time. I learned from all of them, I don’t want someone like you to make the same mistake. We are coming up to the last episode of EMERGE in 2018 and the final of Season One, it has been up and down for you at times with Mika, Kandis and Cent yet you in the end persevered and came out on top. Mika signed her contract with SCW, Mr. D was able to get a court order injunction to block it for now so she will not be there anytime soon, doesn’t mean she won’t be at some point but at least for now, she is kept at bay.”
Wow, that was enlighten news to hear for sure and yet where this conversation was going, scared the heck out of me….
Peyton: “That’s great news.”
Vanilla: “It is. The reason I asked you here is because I wanted you to look out into this city and tell me what you see?”
Peyton: “A great place, the people here are awesome. The Home of the SCW and EMERGE.”
Vanilla: “Yes, exactly. But is it your home?”
Peyton: “I mean…. Yes?”
I didn’t answer that question with much confidence, she turned to me and her icy blue eyes caught my attention….
Vanilla: “You seem unsure.”
Peyton: “I’m just a little nervous as to where this conversation is going.”
Vanilla: “Okay, then I will come out and say it, why are you still in EMERGE?”
Peyton: “I’m the champion, I love this place, I am comfortable here, I feel like I am contributing to the future and want to help EMERGE succeed. It’s my home….”
Vanilla: “…. There. It’s your home. At any point were you going to finally start looking at leaving? The SCW needs a talent like you, they have seen what you can do, watching your every move. At what point was this conversation going to arise?”
Peyton: “It has, but I’m the champion and after Capital Shake-Up if I am still the Champion, I plan on going into 2019 leading the charge for EMERGE.”
She shook her head, that caught me by surprise….
Vanilla: “Peyton, I haven’t told anyone is, not even Danny. You are part of my legacy in EMERGE. You are my greatest accomplishment here, to see such a strong and empowered young woman that is humble and is happy to be a part of something special, never once turning your back on morals and values, standing for what you believe in and when the fire called, you brought it blazing, that is what it takes to be a successful SCW Superstar. It’s why I called Mr. D personally a few months ago and told him that after Washington, DC., I didn’t want you here in EMERGE, I wanted you in SCW.”
Peyton: “But…. I’m not ready.”
Vanilla: “No, you are. Peyton, I’m leaving at the end of the year, I think I have done all I could for EMERGE and this sport. I don’t know what direction this company is going to go, right now there is a power struggle in the offices just three floors up and down the hall. I can honestly say the last thing I want for you is to be stuck in a place where it goes from contributing and excelling to being regressed, stagnant and most of all held back, I’m afraid that is exactly what would happen. I don’t know what the plan is, they have been given my notice and I felt you should be the only one to know.”
Knowing that this was not going to be the kind of conversation I wanted to hear, I felt like my heart sunk to my chest, Vanilla was leaving, obviously she had her reasons, I’m sure some stemmed from the fight she had with other talent, there were times she was criticized and yet, I felt like maybe she was being pushed out by this power struggle she talked about. Lowering my head, I let out a sigh, I didn’t know what to say. She walked over to her desk and took out folder and handed it to me….
Peyton: “What’s this?”
Vanilla: “Your contract to SCW. It’s valid starting January first of 2019. On that day, you will be an official member of the SCW. Take it, read it, look over it, think about what I have said. I know that you think you’re not ready. Peyton, you were ALWAYS ready and your time in EMERGE proved that. When Mika took you out, I was wondering how you would respond, that was going to determine to me if you were mature enough and ready to take on something so big and taxing like the SCW. You did exactly that and now I know more than ever that this decision is in the best interest of your career and most importantly your dad.”
Peyton: “I….”
Vanilla: “I know how much you love your father and what he means to you. My dad died on the day I called him an asshole over the phone, it was the last words I ever spoke to my dad because I was angry that he was being a parent and putting me back in line as a stupid first year college student. I can’t have that back, no matter how many times I try, and do you know the pain and the suffering I have gone through> The hell I put myself in? You don’t need to waste any time. Make him proud, you have that opportunity in your hands. Peyton, you’ve been not only the greatest Champion with the biggest heart I have ever seen, you are also something the SCW right now needs. Take this home, talk to your dad, your boyfriend, your mentors, to anyone that will reinforce my stance. You have it all kid, all you need to do now is put it to good use.”
I started to tear up some, fighting them back, I didn’t want to cry in front of my boss. I tried to dry some from the corner of my eye, but it was too much, my lips start to quiver, and she instead dried the tear for me….
Vanilla: “I can leave this job now knowing that I did in fact contribute to something in the SCW. That I had a lasting effect on some talent. You are the reason it is so hard for me to leave and the reason why it is so easy once you go up to the main roster. We all move on kiddo, this is your time to shine, okay?”
Peyton: “I don’t know if I’m ready…. But I will look this over and do as you ask.”
Vanilla: “That is all I want. No matter what, I am going to miss you and anything you ever need, I am a phone call away.”
There was nothing more for me to say, all I could do is hug Vanilla Skyy. She was such an influence in my career for the year we spent together. It went so fast, I didn’t know what else to do except think about what she had told me. I held my contract in hand….
And had to male probably the biggest decision of my life….
I just didn’t know if I was ready for that.
BREAKING THE CHAINS
It was all pretty overwhelming, the conversation with Vanilla wasn’t what I had expected. I didn’t know if I was ready to go up to the Main Roster, yet she was convincing. It became a reality when the contract was put in front of me, it wasn’t so surreal anymore. I didn’t have a lot of time to think about things. Matter of fact, I felt a bit pressured and it added to my anxiety. Those that no me, understand that I do worry about things probably more than I should…..
I think what happened to my dad has a ton to do with it.
Raymond Rice was a decorated Fire Fighter and Captain for the 52nd Company in Glendale, Arizona. He is a proud man, so stoic and polarizing, I know every daughter says that about their father, this was different, he won so many awards and honors, saved lives, lost some along the way and never gave up on doing what was right for the community. My sister, Rhiannon and I grew up in a great household, my mom, Jolene was like the perfect soccer mom, she took us everywhere, really engaged in our lives, seriously….
My life at home couldn’t be any better, I think that is why I never really was in trouble, kind of boring, I know. I couldn’t ask for a better setting….
And then that day happened five years ago, I was a senior in high school, with gymnastics, dance and cheer-leading, it kept me pretty busy, I was with my best friend, Zandiya, worked at a local Malt Shop called Legends, it was a fun job, throwback to the old 50’s diners, even wore roller skates. I remember that day like it was yesterday when I received the call and everything changed, the moment when my father was injured trying to save some people that were trapped inside a burning building. It was a moment that I will never forget long as I live…
Because it tore our family apart.
Now it was just me and my dad.
Glendale, AZ.
The Following Day
Before I headed back to California, I wanted to spend a few days with my father. Our relationship lately had been a bit rocky after Mika Kozlov had tried to seduce him in order to protect me. That didn’t sit well so I tried to forgive him and usually I can, but this was really hard because of the nature. He is so overprotective of me that it gets in our way of the relationship, I just wish he’d trust me. The weather was pretty cool for it being Arizona. I had on jeans, sneakers and a jacket. Walking in, I could see him sitting in his wheelchair, Margherita, our live-in nurse was awesome, he hated being tended too….
Always so macho.
Peyton: “Hey Margherita!”
I knew I would startle her, she almost dropped everything she was taking to my dad, she turned to me with that smile and gave me a huge hug….
Margherita: “Pey! Hija, como tu estas!?”
Peyton: “Muy bien… y tu!?”
Margherita: “Ahhhh…. You are learning Español, si? I love it munequa. What happened to your face?”
There was a nice bruise on my face from the kick I received courtesy of Drake Hemingway, it knocked me out long enough for him to pin me in the Scramble match but hey, it’s how you end it, and I came out on top. I’ll take the bruise….
Peyton: “Wrestling, long story. I’m okay though.”
Margherita: “No… no hija, you are so beautiful, le me look at that after you go say hi to your papi, okay?”
Peyton: “I’m fine, I swear.”
Margherita: “Peyton….”
She gave me that look, Margherita called me hija, it meant daughter. She was like a mother or even grandmother to me, a lot more than I can say about my real mom. She took good care of dad and me when needed, I don’t know what I would do without her….
Peyton: “Okay, after I see dad, I promise….. te prometo.”
Margherita: “You are getting pretty good at this Spanish, keep it up. I’m fixing him some lunch, he needs to take his meds. Pey, he has not been feeling well lately. Has a lot of pain in his back, refuses to go back to the doctor. I wanted to see if you could talk to him… munequa.”
Peyton: “You know that he is too damn stubborn.”
Margherita: “Yes, I do. Go talk to him, he has asked me four times already if you were here yet.”
Peyton: “Okay, I am… thank you again.”
She knew how much I appreciated her. Margherita was assigned by the hospital five years ago to come in and watch my dad, we ended up hiring her and I spent every single penny paying her for the services she provided, until she became part of the family. One day she came to me and said that I could pay her when I had the money, it meant a lot then, I don’t take her for granted. It’s been a bit rough for dad and I lately, I walked over and stood in front of him ….
Peyton: “Hey dad.”
Ray: “Hey pumpkin.”
Peyton: “I did it.”
Ray: “I know and I’m so damn proud of you.”
That was all I needed to hear, I leaned in and hugged my father like I had not seen him in years. It was hard for dad to watch me wrestle, after I took a piledriver and was hurt, he became totally against me wrestling, Mika did this to him and even played on his fears. I know that he loves me more than anything, looking out for my well-being and while I appreciate that, he needs to understand that I’m a big girl now, I trained for this lifestyle and the rigors of the sport, I can do this. What I didn’t know was how he would react if I talked to him about joining SCW. One step at a time…
Peyton: “Thanks dad, it means the world to me. Margherita told me you were feeling bad, hurting?”
Ray: “Nah… I’m fine. My legs feel good as new.”
Peyton: “Dad.”
Ray: “Seriously, I’m okay pumpkin, your old man is just happy that you’re home. That bruise….”
Peyton: “Part of the job.”
Ray: “I hate it Pey.”
Peyton: “Can we not do this right now? Please?”
Ray: “There was a time when my little girl was into gymnastics and dance, you dropped out of school for this. I know that you love what you do, but Peyton I don’t…..”
Peyton: “What dad?”
I could see that he was hurting physically and mentally, struggling to keep the conversation because he didn’t know what to say or how to approach it. That was my fault, always being so standoffish and defensive when it came to wrestling, I needed to just hear him out and let him be my father….
Ray: “I don’t…..”
Peyton: “Like it?”
Ray: “No, I don’t want you to end up like me.”
That was his biggest fear, always had been since it happened to him and then he saw it on TV, me planted on my head all those months ago. It stuck with my father, never able to shake it off and that is also how he allowed himself to be fooled by Kozlov. After she sent me tot eh hospital, trying to play head games, she showed up here, my dad was defenseless and so Mika had her way, he didn’t tell me for a long time, making a deal with her not to hurt me again, that lack of trust in me hurt my feelings….
Peyton: “How many times are we going to have this conversation?”
Ray: “I’m your father, Peyton, I’m allowed to be worried and concerned. Look, I understand you are upset with me, I’m an old fool that fears for your safety, I don’t want this to get in the way, you’re in EMERGE, I can learn to accept it.”
Peyton: “Learn? Why dad? Why can’t you just accept it?”
Ray: “Because I’m your father.”
Peyton: “That’s it? Whatever…..”
Ray: “Pey, please don’t walk away.”
Peyton: “You’re not listening to me.”
Ray: “I am listening to you, it’s me, okay?”
I couldn’t take it anymore, maybe a nap is what I needed. Walking away he tried to stop me….
Ray: “Do you know how hard it is for me to watch my little girl wrestle against all those dangerous opponents and I can’t do a damn thing to protect her.”
After he said that I stopped, suddenly realizing that he wasn’t being hard on me for my choices, he was being hard on himself for my choices because as a father, he couldn’t be there for me like he used to be. Dad was my guardian angel, my protector, he hates being in that chair and I hate seeing him in it….
It’s been a rough road…..
A very long and arduous one….
Four Years Ago
Dealing with dads’ accident was tough and time consuming. I was all set to go off to college and then this happened about year prior, only 5 months before I graduated high school. My family was so close once, we were not only always together, we were all best friends. Rhiannon, my older sister was a funny, adorable and very outgoing. Everyone loved her, she was the popular girl in college and only a few years older than me. She too had already started college, she wasn’t going to allow dad’s accident to get in her way.
My mom though, she was different.
There was such a strong bond there, once. Raymond and Jolene Rice, everyone envied their relationship, a huge contributor to the community and it was kind of cool, we used to get so many perks, our family was well known and there was almost a hero worship. After dad’s accident things changed. He was not an easy person to deal with. When being the man of the house, always being a handyman, taking care of our needs and then suddenly…
It was gone.
My mother had lost faith, hope and most of all, happiness.
I saw my mom upset, se would sometimes lock herself up in her room and cry. One day it just became too much, I could hear them from upstairs….
Ray: “Damn it, Jo!”
Jolene: “Are you serious? Ray, I can’t take this anymore, I just can’t! All you ever do is sit there and sulk and then treat me like shit when I try to help you!? Do you know what this is doing to this family, Raymond!?”
Ray: “Stop being so over-dramatic, Jo. I don’t need your sympathy.”
Jolene: “Sympathy? I am trying to help you get through his and you continue to put this damn wall in front of me, what the hell am I supposed to do when you are so resistant!? I can’t do this anymore, Ray, I just can’t.”
It hurt me to hear them argue like that. I wanted to go downstairs and stop it, maybe I should have and yet I was so afraid because I didn’t want to say the wrong thing. My mother didn’t understand my dad’s pain, at the same time, he continued to push her away, I never knew why……
Ray: “Look at me, Jo!”
Jolene: “I am looking at you, Ray! I see my husband and what you want me to see is some crippled son of a bitch that has given up on life!”
Ray: “You don’t know what I have been through!”
Jolene: “I can’t imagine to but is that the point!? I can’t….i just can’t. If you want to sit here in sulk in pity, go right ahead, I’m done arguing with you.”
It didn’t take long for my mom to storm up the stares and slam the door shut. I could hear her crying while my dad cursed up a storm. That was when Rhiannon showed up behind me, she was home for the summer from college, I could tell she regretted it….
Rhiannon: “Why do you sit here and listen to them argue, Pey?”
Peyton: “I…. I don’t know.”
Rhiannon: “Dad is being an ass to mom, he needs to stop.”
Peyton: “He’s hurt, Rhi, he has been through a lot and he doesn’t know how to deal with it. Things have changed so much in the last year, I don’t know what to do, I’m scared. Mom is upset, frustrated, I get it but come on, dad can’t walk, he’s paralyzed!”
Rhiannon: “It doesn’t make it anymore right for him to treat her like shit, Pey. Mom is trying here, all he keeps doing is pushing her away. I need to get out of here, I’m going to Charley’s to get a Malt, you wanna come?”
Peyton: “I’ll meet up with you, okay?”
Rhiannon: “Okay, don’t be far behind, I won’t.”
A malt did sound good, I knew that my sister was on my mother’s side, I tried not to choose one, seeing the pain and suffering my dad was going through. As Rhiannon grabbed her purse and slipped on some flip flops, I headed over to my parents’ room. I opened the door and my mom was sitting at the edge of the bed, crying…..
Jolene: “Please, don’t come in Peyton.”
Peyton: “Mom…. Can I help.”
Jolene: “No, there is nothing you can do right now.”
Peyton:“I know that you are upset, dad is hurting….”
Jolene:“What about me, Pey? Huh? I know he’s the one in the wheelchair but what about me? How much more of this do I have to take? I love your father, but he makes it impossible.”
Peyton: “He loves us, I’m not trying to make excuses, just be patient, it’s not even been a year, put yourself in his position for a moment?”
Jolene:“I tried, I have tried, and I can’t.”
Peyton: “What are you saying?”
Jolene:“Nothing…. Just nothing. I need some time, that’s all.”
Peyton:“I’m going to Charley’s, want me to bring you back a Chocolate Malt?”
Jolene: “Sure, honey that would be great.”
Peyton: “Okay…. I love you mom.”
Jolene:“I love you too.”
She needed a hug, I had never seen my mom so upset like that before. She wanted to stay upstairs, so I made my way down and saw my dad sitting in his wheelchair, looking at a picture of our family. I was nervous to approach him but did anyway, he looked up at me and smiled….
Ray:“Hey pumpkin.”
Peyton:“You okay, daddy?”
Ray:“Yeah, I’ll be okay.”
Peyton:“I’m going to Charley’s with Rhi, can I get you a Malt or some ice cream? Rum Raisin? Your fave?”
Ice cream always made everyone feel better, he half smiled so I knew then I did get through to him, slowly nodding I was at least relieved that he did acknowledge my somewhat peace offering even if it was with, he and mom….
Ray:“Sounds perfect.”
Peyton:“Okay, be back soon, love you.”
Ray:“Love you too.”
I gave him a huge hug and kiss, before leaving the house. If I had known that was the last time my family would be together, I would have never left….
For when I returned….
My mother was gone.
Glendale, AZ.
Four Years Later
I stood there for a second, remembering back to that day and it donned on me quickly, he was all I had left. I had a great relationship with Ricky Octavius, it became strained after his new friends were involved. Then came Jason Dillinger, there were some things going on behind the scenes there that I needed clarification on. The only man in my life that I trusted more than anyone was my father and it was my turn to push him away….
My mother left him, she couldn’t handle it anymore….
I’m not my mother.
Ray: “Your mother left because I was an asshole and forgot to appreciate life. Cherish the moments we had, all I ever wanted was for us to be happy, a big happy family, that didn’t happen because I found my accident to be debilitating and not another obstacle I could overcome. Peyton…. You are all I have left….”
When he said that, I started to cry, there was nothing that was going to stop the tears from trickling down my cheeks. My father was my life, he is the reason I became a wrestler, put my body on the line, do what I can for him and make sure that he knows that while my mother and sister gave up on him…. I did not…..
Ray: “I’m a stupid old man that has forgotten just how much you mean to me, because you are all I have left.”
Peyton: “Dad….”
Ray: “I pushed Jo away, Rhiannon. I’m not making that mistake again. I love you kid, more than anything and if you want to wrestle the rest of your life, if you want to pursue your dreams as an SCW superstar one day, if you want to be the World Champion down the road? I’m going to be right there ringside cheering on my little girl.”
This was the moment I had waited for, his endorsement finally meant his acceptance after the choices I had made. Turning around, I walked up to my father and carefully sat on his lap, resting my head on his broad chest….
Peyton: “I won’t fail you dad.”
Ray: “I know you won’t pumpkin.”
I could have sat on his lap for hours, I felt safe there no matter how futile he felt….
He was still my protector, my guardian angel…..
And most of all, I was still daddy’s little girl.
EPILOGUE: COURAGE UNDER FIRE
After visiting my dad and really ironing things out between us, I felt really good where my dad and I stood. All it took was for me to think about all the struggles him and I went through as a kid who gave up her dreams of college to make ends meet and protect my dad. He never knew that I dropped out of school and went to pursue a wrestling career. It was too much of a burden, that’s why I started to model on the side and luckily David Helms worked with me and the finances of Ante Up so I could afford the training, the rent as my dad’s pension and disability only covered so much. Going back home, it was time to train for the last EMERGE show of the year and prepare to defend my title in a Scramble Match, never been in one, but I know its all about chaos. What kept creeping in the back of my mind though was the conversation I had with Vanilla. Something was up, it was almost like she was pushing me out the door. Maybe she knew something I didn’t, knowing the trouble with her and Willow Wilkes, one thing Vanilla was, a great GM and so passionate about this sport.
She was like Kelcey Wallace.
Now, I’m no idiot, I have followed what was going on between her, Chris Cannon and Sienna Swann. Chris and Kelcey had begged me to stay out of it, including anything that would jeopardize my time in the SCW, I guess they didn’t want me to make enemies so early in my career. I don’t ever plan on pissing people off, I’m always respectful, no question about it. Dad always said, treat others as you would want to be treated. I didn’t want to enter the SCW with some sort of tag, I also didn’t feel I was ready to make the huge leap, that was asking for me to be ready when I felt I wasn’t….
Was I being stupid?
Probably, I’m good at that.
There was also my love life, not exactly the most ideal of situations. I dated Ricky Octavius for a while, he joined the Beauty Factory and started acting weird toward my friendships with Jason Dillinger who too really caught me at the right time, I fell for him, both I graduated Ante Up with, spent 16 months day after day training, they became my best friends….
But right now, I couldn’t worry about that either.
Ante Up Academy
Santa Barbara, CA.
A Few Days Later
Kelcey was starting to show her baby bump, I was so excited for her, this was not training physical anymore, it was more coaching and even then, she could out Yoga anyone. Kelcey was a very good mental coach too, one of the reasons she beat practically everyone she faced in wrestling. She was my inspiration, if I could do half what she did in wrestling, I would be happy. I could tell though that things were off with her too, I didn’t get it, first Vanilla, now her. She was so beautiful, it was no wonder why Chris could easily turn away Sienna’s advances. She looked over at me, I was in my training gear, pretty sore already….
Kelcey was extra tough with me today….
Kelcey: “Come on love, you seem distracted today, in a Scramble Match you will have people coming at all directions, they can pin whomever and be champion, even you. You have to be quicker than this, Peyton, I know you can do this.”
Peyton: “I’m trying……”
Kelcey: “Try harder!”
Peyton: “I am!”
I don’t know where that came from but the minute I yelled back, I stopped, knowing that I was not only disrespectful to a woman that I see as a mother figure to me but also allowing my emotions and fears to get the better of me. Between the situation with my dad and the talk I had with Vanilla Skyy, I felt like the whole world was collapsing around me. I took a breather and just dropped to the mats, leaning against the ropes….
Peyton: “I am so sorry, Kelcey. I didn’t mean to answer back that way.”
Kelcey: “It’s okay, you are showing passion, I can take it, I’m a big girl. Maybe you should tell me what is going on then, huh?”
Peyton: “I just have a lot on my mind is all.”
Kelcey: “Is it your father?”
Peyton: “That’s part of it. It’s getting harder and harder to take care of him. I’m starting to feel the pinch, financially and emotionally.”
Kelcey: “Let me help.”
Peyton: “NO…. oh no, I will figure something out, you have done so much for me already, I cannot and will not ask for help. I have some decisions to make, that is all, and I hope that I am capable of doing that.”
Kelcey: “Skyy talk to you?”
How did she know….
Peyton: “Yeah, she did. How do you know?”
Kelcey: “The wrestling world is a tight knit community, love. Vanilla and I have been friends for years. Matter of fact, she has been friends with all of us, she’s just a very private person so you don’t see her out and about much these days. She’s a very smart woman that knows the business. She reminds me a lot of you when I first met her. So, determined to succeed, only difference is Vanilla was crass, brash, a potty mouth, she was the toughest bitch I had ever met. If she sat down to talk to you, there was a reason and truth behind it.”
Peyton: “She gave me an SCW contract.”
I could see Kelcey’s eyes widen a little in excitement and at the same time look a bit relieved and concerned….
Peyton: “Not good?”
Kelcey: “No, no love that is tremendous news, you know that if I could still wrestle, I would be right there in the SCW waiting for you with open arms. Obviously, I cannot. It’s a tough pill to swallow though, not able to do what I love anymore and if you don’t mind, I will live vicariously through you.”
That made me laugh a little. Her smile was always contagious, Kelcey always made me feel good about myself no matter the situation…..
Peyton: “I’m scared, Kelcey.”
Kelcey: “Scared? About what?”
Peyton: “Failing. Not living up to the hype. Disappointing my dad and giving satisfaction to all the critics out there that say I’m not cut out for this sport. I don’t know, self-confidence has always been a thing for me, well, lack of it, you know what I mean.”
Kelcey: “Which puzzles me love to be honest. You are beautiful, I mean gorgeous, prettier than anyone in the Beauty Factory. You have unbelievable talent, honestly, I think you are better than I ever was in the ring, I didn’t have your agility. Charisma, that infectious smile which I know you hate because of that one snaggletooth but seriously Peyton, you are THE future of wrestling and I can see you far exceeding anything that I have ever done, you just need to believe in yourself. If Vee gave you an endorsement and threw a contract to the SCW at you, that is huge for she usually is a woman by the book.”
Peyton: “She’s leaving, Kelcey, she’s no longer going to be the GM for EMERGE after Capital Shake-Up. I don’t know how I feel about that. I also have been paying close attention to what is going on in SCW. What’s happening to Kennedy and Trinity, Owen, Selena, your husband, so many others, am I going to be labeled an enemy right from the get-go because of my associations? It’s pretty clear Katya hates you and I’m sure she is going to hate me.”
Kelcey: “Let me ask you something, what if someone took over Vee’s spot that didn’t like you? Or wasn’t a huge fan? Then what? You would be in the same boat, right?”
I didn’t think about it like that…..
Peyton: “I guess so. I really never thought about it that way.”
Kelcey: “See, Peyton you can’t. You just need to go to work, punch in, punch out, get in the ring and go against anything they through at you. If they find you a threat already, consider it flattery. We all know what you can do in a wrestling ring, they do too especially Mr. D. He has been like a father to me and maybe that is why Katya hates me, I don’t know, I never gave her a reason to but that’s fine, I deal with it just like you did with Mika, Dylan Cent, anyone that threatened your very existence. Tell me something, do you remember RTG XV?”
Peyton: “It was the most nerve racking and greatest moment in my career so far, yeah.”
Kelcey: “The screaming fans, the lights, the action, the honor and pride you felt wrestling in front of thousands in the arena and millions around the world?”
Peyton: “I think about it every day.”
Kelcey: “Then sign the contract, you are ready.”
Peyton: “I….”
Before I could say another word, Kelcey squatted down in front of me and cupped my face with her hands, it was like a mother bear to her cub, smiling and again making me feel so comfortable and at ease…
Kelcey: “You are ready.”
And those words continued to resonate the rest of the training session, never escaping my mind one bit, she was right, maybe I was ready, I just needed to convince myself of that.
One Hour Later
I had finished up, Kelcey already went home, getting into my flip flops and comfy clothes was a must, I did have a good session and felt ready to take on the world. I didn’t train much at Ante Up these days but the few times I could come here were always special. I walked through the Academy, it was closing down, looking around I could see a picture of my graduating class. It always brought a smile to my face at those time, they were fun, the people that came and went, those that made it and didn’t….
It also reminded me of the long journey I started in 2016.
Wow, it had been almost three years since the first day I stepped foot in Ante Up. I looked upstairs at the office, the light was on. I decided to see who was there, knocking on the door…
Voice: “Come in.”
I opened the door and put my bag down to see David Helms sitting at his desk writing some things down, looking at tape. He smiled….
David: “Hey, saw you and Kelcey downstairs, everything good?”
Peyton: “Yeah, it is. David, can I have a moment with you, please?”
David: “Sure….”
He saw that it was important I talked to him, putting is computer on sleep and storing his notes away, he turned and smiled, inviting me to sit down….
David: “What’s going on sweetheart?”
Peyton: “I wanted to thank you for everything.”
David: “You have many times over and seeing you succeed is really all the thanks I need.”
Peyton: “David, when I came here three years ago, you could have turned me away. I didn’t have all the money up front, I wasn’t sure if this was the right choice or not and I want to make you proud that I graduated from Ante Up Academy and it was you, Sir Matty and Tommy that really helped me become the wrestler I am. Chances are I won’t be around much after this, I have so much to take care of with my dad, wrestling as a whole and I don’t know where I will be when I….”
David: “Do it.”
He caught me off guard, does he know too?
Peyton: “Excuse me?”
David: “Do it, I know what this is about. Vanilla called me yesterday and asked about you, wondering if you had stopped by, checking to make sure you were okay. I was curious so I asked, and she told me your conversation with her. Peyton, everyone gets ONE chance at life. When we die, we die. Some get to fulfill their dreams, others never get the chance to even come close to starting. You have been given the tools to succeed, you have the right attitude the only thing holding you back is you. Regan and I both think you’re ready for that next step. Honestly, I hope I don’t see you around here much more, means you are on the road wrestling for the SCW.”
Peyton: “I want to be ready.”
David: “You are.”
Peyton: “You know that your opinion means more to me than anything.”
David: “And your success and that of all my students means more to me than anything right now. When I retired, I thought that it was the end and I would contribute to it. I miss the competition every day, Peyton but I know it’s in good hands with people like you there. This will always be your home but go out there and do what you trained for.”
All I could do was nod, he was right, maybe I just needed to hear it finally from David Helms. Kelcey said it, Vanilla said it, they wouldn’t lie to me. I had to make the toughest decision of my life and venture out into the unknown, I couldn’t be afraid anymore. I stood up and walked over to David and hugged him….
It felt like I was saying goodbye.
EMERGE Capital Shake-Up
Washington DC
The event had ended, a huge smile was brandished on the face of Vanilla Sky who watched Peyton Rice walk out still EMERGE Champion after taking a beating and persevering. It was the last moment she wanted to see and a lasting memory as she felt that Peyton Rice was her biggest accomplishment while in her tenure as GM.
Wearing her black suit and red blouse, her long hair down and nails polished a matte black, the beautiful Skyy walked into her office. It took a second for her to collect herself when she saw the EMERGE Championship sitting on her desk, there was a note attached to it and a folder. Vanilla reached down and grabbed the folder, reading the note…
I’m Not Afraid Anymore.
Thank You for Everything,
Pey
Vanilla opened the folder, in there was a signed SCW Contract with Peyton Rice’s signature on it. Skyy teared up a little and knew that her mission was accomplished, and she could walk away knowing she succeeded….
As Peyton Rice was headed to SCW.
SCENE FADES
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“I’ve been told many times over that I was too pretty to be a wrestler, I didn’t have a killer instinct, maybe I would get murdered by the talent in the SCW. That maybe true to some extent if you believe in it, I never have. I took a long road to get to this moment where I can finally call myself an SCW Superstar. It took a lot of hard work, dedication and most of all fortitude. There were times I was hurt and wondered if this was for me, there were others where I started to believe the critics and let them get to me. I do know and understand now that I make my own path and choose my destiny. I can succeed or fail, no one will do it for me.
My dad never had the chance to finish out his career like he wanted, instead he fell down doing what he loved, and you know what else?
He has no regrets.
I want that to be me, a person that will never look back at my decisions or the path I took and regret any single moment of it. There are so many people on my side, that could be why I was so nervous and afraid of failure, the last thing I want to do is disappoint them and the hard work, time and effort they put in my training and road to get to the SCW. I am going to miss EMERGE, the exciting times we had, the friendships I made, the love I found and lost, the great moments that will define me both as a wrestler and a person. Whatever comes, I am ready for it, knowing it is going to be even a tougher road ahead and that’s okay, I can’t be living my life like this forever.
I am ready now
And come January 16, 2019 when I make my debut against John Goddard, probably the scariest man I have ever laid my eyes on, I’m going to come into SCW with one goal, to be the best I can be with my abilities never in doubt that no matter what. Everything I learned to this point was for a reason.
Thank you Vanilla Skyy for everything that you did for me, I know that EMERGE will NOT be the same without you. I hope nothing but the best to all the young superstars and those looking to get back in the game, the best of luck. I was a fighting champion, bringing respect to that title. I may think Dexter Schmidt is a douchebag, so I will reserve my expectations and pray he does the right thing for the company.
Wish me luck my friends, it’s time to walk into the doors of the big show….
And I have never been more excited!”
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A “PRETTY” PROMO
A PRETTY PERFECT BEGINNING
The Scene Opens…
Sutter’s Fort was a 19th-century agricultural and trade colony in the Mexican Alta California province. The site of the fort was established in 1839 and originally called New Helvetia by its builder John Sutter, though construction of the fort proper wouldn’t begin until 1841. The fort was the first non-Indigenous community in the California Central Valley. The fort is famous for its association with the Donner Party, the California Gold Rush, and the formation of Sacramento. It is notable for its proximity to the end of the California Trail and Siskiyou Trails, which it served as a waystation. Here we see the newly signed “Pretty” Peyton Rice, the undefeated EMERGE Champion who recently had her last match at Capital Shake-Up and left still with the title in what many calls an incredible career ready to take on a bigger and harder role in the SCW.
If you ask Peyton, she didn’t think she was ready or even good enough to tackle this responsibility, a very modest and humble young woman who is so honored to be a part of this roster, she doesn’t take anything for granted. Peyton has a great pedigree much like so many other Ante Up Academy trainers who had a hand in molding the young woman such as David Helms who is a huge inspiration for her, Tommy Valentine who had a great relationship and was one of his best students, Matty Stone who developed such a special bond with Peyton, seeing her as a daughter. It was always a pleasure to hear them talk about this young woman, because she understood, grateful for the chance so many take for granted. Peyton is also thrown into the lion’s den, seems like she is already upsetting those in management like Katya, Mr. D’s daughter for her close association with the likes of Kennedy and Trinity Street, Owen Cruze, Chris Cannon and of course Kelcey Wallace, the woman who has practically deemed Peyton as the next coming of Perfection, in a different light of course. Peyton has no easy task, many even see her as an underdog against the very dangerous and unpredictable John Goddard, the “Hellbilly” from Tombstone who is also making his in ring debut in Supreme Championship Wrestling, wreaking havoc once in IWC and now his daughter Minerva, sons Eli and Sawyer, his right hand, Sundown are all out in various organizations like EMERGE and the GCW. Peyton understands why coming right off the bat this was NOT going to be easy, she was ready though, with her no quit attitude…
It was time to make it happen, win or lose, she would make a debut no one would soon forget.
She was no stranger to SCW fans, they saw the young woman compete at RTG XV against another newcomer, Kandis. Peyton wore jeans, a long sleeve white sweater top, open toed boots with her nails polished white, her long sandy blonde hair hanging down, super excited to be in this position as the camera starts to roll…..
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She looks into he camera with her green eyes and addicting smile, speaking in her very soft and cute girly voice….
“I’m here at Sutter’s Fort, kind of like the idea of seeing the World and traveling to cool places, experiencing the different cities and cultures. I’m going to apologize now, I’m a little nervous, standing here speaking to the SCW Universe, this has been a dream of mine since I walked into Ante Up Academy in early 2016 and now, I cannot believe it is actually happening. I honestly didn’t know if I was ready to be a part of this roster. I am proud of what I did in EMERGE, I was it’s first champion and never lost the title before I made the decision to come here and apply my craft, what I have learned and compete with the absolute best wrestlers on the planet. I was always a fan, watched it on TV when I could, never really thought I would be one. I did the girly things like gymnastics, cheerleading, ballet and dance. One day I had hoped to do something with those skills. I was in college, was going through the motions, had dreams like everyone else and then an accident put my dad in a wheelchair and my priorities changed. One day I walked into Ante Up Academy after seeing a flier leaving the restaurant finishing one of my shifts and decided, what the heck, I’ll at least check it out, meeting David Helms, Tommy Valentine and Matty Stone…
That is when my life took a turn and become a reality, training to be a professional wrestler. I had to make some really hard decisions, some that were not very popular with my dad and probably still aren’t. I dropped out of college to pursue this dream and while a few may think, oh here we go again, another fangirl in wrestling, no not at all, I didn’t choose this profession….
This profession chose me.
Wrestling is a contest of skill and most of all, commitment. I needed something like that in my life to give me some stability. Wrestling saved me for many reasons, struggling to make ends meet, modeling on the side, working as a waitress, doing what I could for my dad and I to stay afloat because he is what matters to me and in doing so? I not only fell in love with this sport, I became a wrestler knowing that even trough the stereotypes I had to deal with would take a toll, so what did I do about it?
I proved everyone wrong, well at least at the UWA and EMERGE level.
The SCW is a different beast altogether.
Yes, I was successful in the UWA and in EMERGE, I held several titles in those respective brands, I learned through trial by fire sometimes, getting dunked on my head by Mika Kozlov, getting beat up by a woman like Savali, getting attacked and wondering why I ever chose this? It was all part of my experience, those moments which make a person stronger, getting me ready for this, to compete in a company that I was so nervous to join, I didn’t feel ready a year ago, watching the likes of Owen Cruze surpass EMERGE and do what he was born to do inspired me, it was time after so much convincing and I am glad that I did….
Even if my first match in SCW is against a very scary man who is both unpredictable and unique….
John Goddard.
It is okay to be afraid, to have fears and doubts, not knowing what each match will bring, its human nature. I have no shame in stating that Mr. Goddard does scare me a little, I would be lying if I didn’t but know that it’s all part of my maturation process, no matter how much of it I have in me, I will come to wrestle, I will come to fight and nothing will stop me from getting in the ring and going toe to toe with “The Hellbilly” even if there are so many hidden implications from this match…..
And I am walking into a war within a war in the SCW.”
Peyton was fully aware of the Game of Thrones scenario being played in SCW. She is a student of the game, pays attention to everything going on, takes pride in having knowledge, she was at the last Breakdown, heard Katya’s comments toward Kennedy Street and Kelcey Wallace, her mentor and two women who have had great influence on her. She also knows that this match with Goddard was no coincidence. She turns back to the camera and speaks….
“I was at Breakdown last week, I heard what Katya had to say, how Owen, Chris Cannon were trying to protect me. I also met Giovanni Aries….
An interesting fella to say the least, he’s kinda cool.
I watched the Main Event in awe, three premiere Athlete’s, one a former World Champion, one a former Adrenaline Champion and one a future World Champion leave it their all in the ring, that to me was what SCW was about. I will say that there are a lot of people that are trying to shield me from all this chaos, don’t. I came here to be just like everyone else, to be a proud member of this roster. I have my morals and beliefs, NOTHING will change them, it was a promise that I made to my dad and my mentors, coaches and those who sacrificed so much to prepare me for this debut. It actually saddens me that Katya thinks that way about her father, Mr. D. I don’t know you Katya and it is obvious that you don’t care for me through guilty by association I imagine. You only get one dad, cherish your moments with him….
Because in time?
Syren, Ravyn, CHBK?
They will be gone when your use is up, they are not your family, they didn’t bring you into this world, they only want to play a part in your life for their own gain unfortunately. It saddens me because I looked up to Syren. I remember she came and visited us once at Ante Up and talked to the students about ethics.
Yeah, ethics.
Look, I’m not the new kid trying to ruffle any feathers but let’s face it, right is right and wrong is wrong. I watch someone like Kennedy Street go through her little slump and see how passionate she is about this sport, that is who I rather pattern myself after and fight along side than someone who rather twist and manipulate people and rules to get what they want. If that puts me on a side? So be it, the lines are drawn. Katya, I know you signed this match with me against Mr. Goddard….
And I am ready.
Mr. Goddard, I know how dangerous you are, I watched EMERGE last night, I saw what Sundown, Eli and Sawyer did on the show and how many people they hurt. I have followed the career of your daughter, Minerva who is a top contender in GCW and did some great things in other promotions. I get it sir, your family, you, this compound which I watched in IWC help Rachel Tatum Lee, one of my favorites of all time and Taylor Chase fight off New Eden….
It was amazing to witness.
You are not new to this one bit, it has been a waiting game for you Mr. Goddard until the right time to make a debut, just happens to be on the same night as mine. In my life I have learned to accept a lot of things, I’m not naïve, blind to the world, know there are dangerous things out there that would want to hurt a person like me. There is a song by Johnny Cash, “God’s Gonna Cut You Down”, an artist you seem to be very fond of, I feel at times he has already cut me down. It’s eye opening when you see someone you make immortal who is a hero, an idol, a role model fall doing what they love most. My father was a brave man that saved lives, he helped people at every turn and now he’s not able to physically do that anymore.
Does it worry me that I could be like him one day?
No, because if it happens, it will be doing what I love just like my dad. I try to find inspiration through troubling times, I’ve never been the glass is half empty type of gal, I rather see it as half full. I understand that you have your own goals and dreams, there is a purpose you have arrived in the SCW whether it be for cleansing, or eradicating sinners, I get it all, we all have our niche and I truly believe that you are one hundred percent committed to your cause, I admire that sir. Maybe Katya has you wrong, I don’t know. Weaponizing you for her own pleasure, hoping that you come in here and take me out before I even get started?
I’m sorry Mr. Goddard, I can’t allow you to do that.
Not for me, but those that invested so much to put me here in the SCW.”
She pauses for a moment and thinks about a few things. Her commitment to her father is her biggest driving force, Peyton is pure in her intentions, she is not one that would see it any other way. The gorgeous Ante Up Graduate is ready to take on all challengers and why not get thrown right into the fire with the dangerous and unpredictable, Jon Goddard. She is nervous, always been afraid of failure which is what makes her special, ready to compete with the best…..
“I chose Sutter Home for a reason, there was the Donner Party, trying to survive they turned to cannibalism before their unfortunate end. I’m not saying you are a cannibal, Mr. Goddard, oh no, instead it is this business we are in which shows signs of cannibalism, each person here would rather devour one another than step aside or give someone like me a chance. Maybe I should be flattered, honored that Katya sees me as a threat, I could, but I rather not until I prove my worth and carry my weight in the SCW. That is why Mr. Goddard, I need you to understand something, as polarizing and intimidating as you are sir, this is who I am….
Peyton Rice.
Kelcey Wallace saw something in me that even pregnant still goes out of her way to train me, recent as just a few days ago. She created a legacy in this sport through hard work, dedication and perfection. Mr. Goddard, I maybe undefeated in singles competition outside of the SCW, that matters not because I am far from perfect and I think that’s why I have such a drive to succeed. I don’t have a gimmick, or a play on a character, maybe that is boring, comes across as bland or genuine, these days who knows? I think I can be funny? I like to think I’m at least pretty enough to ask out on a date, I feel like I could relate to the young kids out there especially the little girls who aspire to be an SCW Superstar one day and I’m living proof that the dream can happen.
I watch Owen Cruze take his lumps….
That brought me here.
I watch Kennedy Street fight her way back to the top one win or loss at a time…
That brought me here.
I see Chris Cannon looking for footing with stunning victories…..
That brought me here.
Mr. Goddard, do you know what else brought me here?
Matches like this with you where I get to perform, to show what I have learned the last three years and apply it to the countless hours of training, bouts, whether hurt, win, lose doesn’t matter, that is why I AM HERE, Mr. Goddard. You have your reasons, the wars you’ll be involved in, the ones that I will face, the adversity and obstacles put in front of me, I will take them on one by one. If that means Katya is the one putting them up, so be it. I’m not a future Beauty Factory model, I’m not going to flaunt my body, my looks or come off as arrogant….
Life is humbling Mr. Goddard, you of all people now that, we all lose ones we love.
I’m not your enemy, I’m just a simple girl from a simple world trying to live out her dream as a professional wrestler and competitor. I hope not to embarrass myself, disappoint or humiliate anyone. I have always been afraid of failure, it’s like the dove you keep in the cage locked in, at some point you must open it and let it fly. Well? It’s my time to fly. My dad didn’t want me to do this, do you know how many people it took to convince me that I was ready to step into the SCW, Mr. Goddard?
See, I had a taste of it back at RTG XV where I defended my EMERGE championship against Kandis in front of thousands, a woman who is in line to already win gold in the SCW after one month which shows just how competitive and awesome, she is. I want to be there again one day Mr. Goddard and my road to RTG XVI starts with you. This Breakdown will be both a new beginning and a fight for my life. I am who I am, there is no hidden agendas, what you see is what you get, I’m not here to reinvent the wheel, I’m here to make it spin faster. Mr. Goddard, I have no doubt that you will bring Hell on me, I can only say that I will do my best against you and if that is not good enough, then I need to try harder the next time because come tomorrow night in Sacramento…..
I’m ready to bring the fight to you, sir.”
She looks ready, she acts ready, Peyton’s prepared for this since 2016, every moment she’s had has finally come down to this. The gorgeous undefeated EMERGE Champion has a huge mountain to climb in the name of John Goddard, but she will bring her all no matter what Katya thinks of her….
“I know that this is a new challenge for my career, I’m no longer the big fish in a small pond, I’m a guppy swimming in shark infested waters. I could not be more focused mentally, physically or emotionally as I am now. Mr. Goddard bring your best or your worse, I’m ready as I will ever be. Katya, I hope that you will listen to what I said, it’s not worth it because after tomorrow night?
The SCW is going to know….
That I am NOT just another PRETTY Face!”
Peyton puts up her fist and cracks a smile before winking….
FADE TO BLACK
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Peyton Rice 