I'm a wrestler, not a....(for Headshotgunny)

In what already has been an eventful night, things were about to get a little more hot. It looked like another match was going to be in introduced, but instead the ring announcer informs the crowd that there is a special guest in attendance tonight and that said guest is here for an exclusive interview and will address wrestling fans in-depth world wide for the first time in two years.

Chase by Giorgio Moroder begins to blare over the arena's sound system setup and out comes, what who some thought was dead but is very much alive, the 40+ year old veteran of the ring Kei. There was a mix of shock and excitement to see someone who some say shouldn't be walking let alone getting into a ring. She has a slight casual dress look to her as she steps through the ropes for the first time in a long time in front of a big crowd and appears to be in a pretty good mood. Before things start she briefly tells the interviewer that she hasn't came out to that in years, then things get rolling.

"I'm sure everyone here is thinking it but welcome back." the interviewer tells her, starting things off. "Thank you, it's great to be back inside a wrestling ring again."

"As many know, roughly a couple years ago you were involved in a terrible accident that almost cost you your life. Even though you survived there were many who thought you have passed. What is your condition like right now?"

Kei takes a brief moment as being back in the ring is making her feel pretty good and is enjoying the moment. "Other than thankful to be alive I feel pretty good. What happened that day, sometimes it's hard to talk about, but I don't want to dwell on the negatives, I want to keep positive and move forward."

"Going forward what are you plans? Many have speculated that your in ring days are done." the interviewer asks the veteran grappler.

Kei grins a little bit, knowing that would be asked eventually. "I'm glad you asked. There are a number of new comers to the sport that have asked for my guidance, and I have no problem instructing the next generation that seek what I have learned in my travels. There are some I admit that say I will never wrestler another match. Some of which are the so called medical experts for some of my old stopping grounds. Rings that I've called a home away from home I've been evicted from. Problem is this is how I make a living, this is my life. I will walk away either when I've had enough, or I literally drop dead in the middle of the ring, and I got enough left in the tank to say I'll be here for a while before any of that is a remote possibility."

The interviewer looks and sounds a bit concerned and says "With all due respect they could very well be right. I mean, with that on top of all the wear and tear your body has been through in your career, one must wonder how much you have left."

She gives a slight nod in agreement. "I have been through a lot, and any normal person wouldn't be here right now. But I'm not normal. Ever since I was kid there were people who said I couldn't do it, many who have said I would never become a somebody. I'll admit I may be a fraction of what I was back during my last tour here and some days hurt more than others, but you know what? I eat, I sleep, I breath wrestling. The locker room is full of many wrestlers, full of talent and bright futures. A lot are pretty successful so far, and some of which have a shiny belt around their waist, while some are struggling. I have watched many of them, both Friction and Tension, I am impressed with what I have seen. Seeing what the present and future has to offer fuels my hunger for competition even more."

"Anyone in particular stand out from the rest?" the interviewer inquires, to which Kei responds "I'd be here awhile if I named them all but I can name drop a few. Tension's Takeuchi has impressed me with what he can bring to the squared circle. Ryan Knight, I'm curious to see how this year will go for him. During my recovery I've enjoyed watching Cassie Elliot's matches. Uncharted Love looks pretty good too. I'm also expecting good things out of Taylor Parker this year. If someone's name I didn't mention I apologize, again there's a lot of depth back there."

Before another question can be asked Kei adds on to her previous comments.

"While there have been some that have questioned if I'd ever wrestle again, there is one guy who said his in-ring career is over and is sticking around as a manager. Despite what some might think, and this is something many fans, as well as people I know in my personal life have asked me so I might as well address it, I got no problem with Tai Kamiya or the way he conducts himself in the ring, even if the ending to his last encounter with my daughter-in-law was a bit low. Just a friendly warning from me to you Tai, word on the street has it your a wanted man. I heard someone say that they didn't take too kindly to how you chose to end it. It sucks because I am a fan of yours, and your client Silver Ace I think she has the tools to become a big name someday, I just hope guilt by association doesn't cut her career short. Just a friendly heads up, other than that keep doing what you're doing." She gives a little thumbs up there as if giving him some kind of approval.

"Speaking of the in-depth roster, have you decided on whether you'll rejoin the Friction roster, or will you give Tension a go?" the interviewer inquires, wondering as to which roster she'll go and compete on.

"If I have my way I will accept challengers from either roster. It doesn't matter to me your gender, your age, your race, your country, or even whatever planet or dimension you're from. I do not discriminate, I treat every opponent equally. See I'm what some call 'old school.' If some of these guys feel like they want to make a name for themselves and take me down I welcome the challenge. There are also a select few that I wish to 'evaluate' personally." Kei declared, not wanting to turn anything down.


"I'm sure someone like yourself is aware of the upcoming Tension pay per view event, as well as the Friction World Cup. What are your thoughts on the announcement of those two upcoming events?" the interviewer asks her, having a feeling she has been paying attention to details of what's going on around here.


"I looked at the line up for Tension's Showdown. It looks like a pretty decent line up. Something tells me Mark Jagger against Kelli DiVanetti could be a show stealer." the veteran answers, giving her approval.

"As you can tell a couple wrestlers that are close to you aren't on the card, being Daisuke Kamiya and Sion. Do you feel management made a mistake in omitting them or do you feel now's not their time?" the interviewer sounded like that question came to mind almost on the spot, but Kei looks like she has no problem answering. "It has been a while since Daisuke has been here so I'm not surprised she was left off, but I don't see it as a bad thing. Her recent opponent in The BlueDragon, I'm more surprised he's not on it. I see many great years a head for him, as well as her. I do hope however that they face off again. As for Sion, all I can say is I wish him well, but as I mentioned before I treat all my opponents the same, so if his manager wants to set something up against him or any one of her other clients I will take each and every one of them to school."

She continues "As far as the Friction World Cup goes, the current line up impresses me. There is fair amount of depth there and I wish every competitor there success and it looks like it'll be a great experience. Of course it be great if a Canadian wrestler went all the way but there's a lot of talent that is listed so far, it should be a great tournament, regardless of goes all the way."

"Do you intend on attempting to qualify for the tournament?" the interviewer asks.

"No. I thought about it but this is their time to go for glory. Now, if someone already in it or someone above were to ask me personally I'd give it some thought but as of right not I do not intend on entering."

"Do you have anything on your immediate agenda, any unfinished business or anything that" before the interviewer can finish.....

Suddenly the mega tron turned blank and black before a Horde of Charging Cosscak Horseman was seen on it, charging toward the viewer wielding swords and pistols. This image was replaced by the words:Cossack Kid in the colors of ice and steel.
Red, white and blue pyros went off and a metal version of the russian song Korobeiniki came out of the speakers.
Sasha stepped into the arena, the girl with the short hair and the scar walked down the ramp, a micro in her hands.
She glared at Kei. She stopped some meters away from the ring side.
Lifting the micro up she clears her throat once and yells:"Hey Kei! You want to have a come back! Before I will EVER allow any other living being to fight you...I will fight you first and regain my honor!Remember me! I owe you some pain! And this time around it will be you carried out on a stretcher!"
Sasha was angry..but on the other hand..the kid was often angry. She stood there, her free hand clutched into a fist this tightly that her knuckles were whitening.
She made a step closer toward the ring, trying to fight down the urge of charging right at Kei.
Murder burned in the boyish girl's green eyes.

Kei wasn't too sure what to think of the interruption at first, other than telling the interviewer off the mic as Sasha came down "At least she has good taste in music." She should have easily cut her off before she should say a word but let the girl say her piece. After she said what she did Kei had a very slight 'what crawled up her ass and died' look on her face but it did come to her who the girl was.

"You'll have to forgive me, it's been awhile so I wasn't quite sure who you were, but I got it, nice to see you Sasha. I remember the last time we faced each other, though you got it all wrong. I wouldn't say any honor was lost. Sure you did come out on the losing end, but you fought hard and in an element that most wouldn't even try and for that I respect you. But since you're out here believing you owe me something, wanting to regain some honor that personally I don't feel is necessary, if you want to face me again I'm down with that."

She noticed that her opponent to be was wanting some of her right there and then.

"If you got some more to say by all means come in here, don't be shy." Allowing her to get closer if she wants "but if you want the chance to get that honor back you will unball that fist and chill out or I will knock you out with it before you can even blink." Giving her a friendly warning, wanting this confrontation with her to be peaceful, but will take her out if Sasha decides to attack.

"Ladies please, this isn't the time nor the place to, well, it is the place but not now." The interviewer tells them both, trying to keep the peace. Kei tells her she's fine and looks back at Sasha, wondering what she will do.

Sasha gave a short growl, her fists trembling some as memories of her shameful defeat on the ice flashed trough her mind. Her eyes narrowed some more as she wrestled with her own inner fire.
She yelled at Kei: "I challenge you! To an Inferno Bloodbath Match!".
Sasha simply tried to shout something sounding as brutal and dangerous as possible. She wanted to show the crowd...and Kei....and her self...that she was brave, tough and strong.
Her endless inner doubts turned into a stinging pain in the kid's lower guts and she stood there, waiting for Kei's reaction.

Kei looked interested and willing to face her, though when Sasha mentioned that she wanted a Inferno Bloodbath Match Kei looked confused never hearing of such a thing. She looked towards the interviewer wondering "What the hell is that?" which all she got in responce was shrug and a "I have no idea."

Kei lightly taps Sasha on the head "Ok everything seems to work in there. Look Sasha, you don't have to try to sound like you're a big dog. You were Hardcore Champion once, and given the match we had last time, even though you did lose that one I know it's a matter of time before you win it again. Since it sounds like you made that match type up we'll talk about it, but remember this, regardless of what kind of match it is, not only can I still dish it out this ol' dog can still learn so be careful what you wish for because you might just get more than you bargained for."

She gave Sasha a stern look but then smiled at her and held a fist out looking to fist bump her, usually she's more handshake like but figured she'd make it quick and wasn't sure if Sasha was like that.

Sasha hesitated. She knew that ignoring this fist bump would not be very sporting...and it would make her look weak. But she had so much anger left in her guts. She stood there, glaring at Kei still.
Finally she swallowed most of her anger and what was left she vented in her fist bump.
She raised her microphone again and said:"Well it is an Inferno Match..but with barbed wire ropes. The Loser will bleed before she burns"
Sasha was curious how the crowd and Kei would react.
There surely was a moment of utter silence.
Sasha wanted to show them all that she was hard and that she would regain both, her honor and her title.

Kei was able to leave after the bumping and she stopped when Sasha continued, not expecting her to say anything after that.
"Whoa, slow down girl." Kei motions to her to settle down, thinking she's going a little crazy with her match request. "You want barbwire...and fire. Did I hear you right? Because it's you I will give that some serious thought, but remember what said earlier, don't under estimate me because I'm starting to get a bit up there, but more importantly, don't over estimate yourself." She gives her a half serious half grin facial expression to Sasha before leaving the ring.

Sasha growled, turning toward Kei again. She could hardly believe these words. And while it was true she would never confess it. She hissed:"You will see what I am capable of when they carry you out on a stretcher Ma'am!"
The new anger added some stress to the kid's voice.