~With Carlo~

When we landed in LA, it was great to be back. I haven't been here since 2015 and now I'm back, I want to see everything.

Masami, Kaori, and Pat were excited to be here and since I've been here before, I can give them a personal tour before WarGames and Survivor Series is done, but Pat and Kaori had something they wanted to share with Masami and I.

After we went to the cab, they started talking.

So, what is it you guys wanted to say?

It's actually something that Kaori and I have been talking about.

そしてそれは？ (And that is?)

結婚式の一部になりたいですか？ (How would you to like to be a part of the wedding?)

私たちは大好きです。 (We'd love to.)

ええ。 (Yeah.)

しかし、出席しないでください。 マサミ、私たちは何年もの間友達になりました、そして、あなたは私の妹のようです。 私はあなたが私の名譽のメイドになりたいです。 (Not as in attendance, though. Masami, we've been friends for many years and you're like a sister of mine. I want you to be my maid of honor.)

Masami was shocked at what she was hearing and started to tear up. They hugged as Masami said...

私は尊敬されるだろう。 (I'd be honored.)

Same here.

Thanks brad... oh I mean—

Don't worry about it. You're accepted into the family after all.

Kaori looked suspicious at me until she realized what I was talking about.

あなたは彼にあなたの祝福を與えましたか (You gave him your blessing?!)

カオリは、私はそれについて真剣に考えているので私を聞いてください。 彼は私のテストに合格しました：彼はあなたがあなたの人生の中で今までに持つことができる最高の夫かもしれないことを証明しました。 マサミが鼻を悪によって壊した以來、私はそれがあなたに起こらないことを確実にしてきました。 あなたは、まだ私にとって姉妹のようなものです、そして私はあなたが落ち著くために悪い人を持っているのを見ることができません。 私は、MasamiのEx-Fiancéのような悪い人からあなたを守るように、私が彼のように特別な人を必要とすることをPATが理解していることを確認しました。 カオリ、私はあなたがあなたに言っていないために私を許すことを願っています。 (Kaori, listen to me because I'm serious about it. He passed my test: he proved that he could be the best husband you can ever have in your life. Ever since Masami got her nose broken by Evil, I've been making sure that it never happens to you. You were and still are like a sister to me and I can't see you having a bad man to settle down with. I made sure that Pat understands that I need someone special like him to protect you from bad people like Masami's ex-fiancé. Kaori, I hope you forgive me for not telling you.)

She seemed to understand where I was coming from because she had a bit of tears coming from her eyes.

見て、私は私が少しジャークであることを知っていますが、 (Look, I know that I was being a bit of a jerk, but—)

いいえ、あなたはカルロではありませんでした。 なぜあなたがそれをしなければならなかったのかわかります。 それをやってくれてありがとう。 (No, you weren't, Carlo. I can see why you had to do that. Thank you for doing that.)

もちろん。 やってくる、アリーナに向かいましょう。 (Of course. Come on, let's head to the arena.)

We all went in one car and drove off to the arena to get ready for tonight. Tonight is big and we need to make sure that we make this WarGames match memorable for years to come.

Before we even went in, Hunter wanted to see me for something.

How are you Carlo?

I'm good thanks.

Good. Now, before you three could settle down, I need to show to show you something. Come with me.

We followed him and I wasn't expecting something from Hunter. When he brought us to a door, but he stopped us from going in.

Before you open the door, there's something I have to tell you.

And what's that?

I heard about what you said about being against racism. You defended Kaori with such passion that I've never heard from any superstar in this company. I'll give the cursing a pass because you needed to speak your mind about what happened to Kaori. That's why on behalf of this company...

He opened the door to reveal...

...you and the Black Lotus Triad have your own personal locker room.

We went in and we were so shocked at how spacious it all was and I saw we had a couple of drinks in there, but Hunter wasn't done. He let Masami and Kaori into the room as he wanted to talk to me some more.

You earned this Carlo.

Thank you Hunter. I always believed in equality for every race. My family don't see race or color and I'm not talking about my Italian ancestry, I'm talking about our point of view.

That's awesome, but what do you think about having your own personal locker room?

Can I be straight with you?

Of course.

I don't think I deserved this personal locker room. I just wanted to let everyone know what I thought about racism and to me, that is the heart of all unkindness in this world. I stand against it and I don't believe in hate. I believe in equality for everyone. If anyone got something they wanna say about Kaori and Masami and it's because of their race, they gotta say it to me because they've done a lot for me and I want to pay them back no matter what it is.

I understand that, but you really do.

I'll take the locker room as a thank you, but just know that Alayah, MVP, and many others who want to make me get a bad reputation for the wrestling industry, you can bet your ass that God's gonna cut 'em down.

I like that attitude, Carlo. You keep this up, I might have you go after the the title again once you come back, but much later this time.

Sounds good. I gotta get ready.

Alright, son. If you need anything, come to me, okay?

I will Hunter.

Good.

We embraced as I went into our locker room and had a couple diet sodas, but I didn't want to drink booze before the match, unlike Jon because he's infamous for that backstage.

~7:00 PM~

The PPV began and the show's theme was playing, as I thought this was the perfect song to match the show.

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Hey, Hollywood Undead is greatly underrated and their songs are top notch! Plus "We Own The Night" is a perfect way of putting NXT going up against Raw and Smackdown in a WarGames match while this was taking place in Los Angeles, California, where Hollywood is nearby and all the actors are "All In" on a democratic President, like what happened back in 2-0-2-0.

After some catering, we had to get ready for the WarGames match in the main event. We were in our gear, we just needed to add some finishing touches for my entrance with my two canines Santana and Ortiz.

~9:58 PM~

Once Masami and Kaori were in their gear, we heard a couple knocks on our door.

Kaori opened it and was a bit terrified at what she was seeing, but she had to get my attention.

ええと、カルロ？ サンタナとオルチズ。 (Um, Carlo? Santana and Ortiz.)

本當に？ おっと！ (Really? Whoa!)

These two lap dogs are dressed as the Dead Presidents! I like it!

Okay, that is so sick! No one's gonna mess with you!

Yeah you right, bro, but Ortiz and I had something even better!

And what's that?

We want you to dress as one of us!

Me? I'm a biker, I don't want to mock you.

We know, but after we learned you vouched for us this past Wednesday, we want to do something for you. Sit down and let us paint your face.

I can't get out of this one, can't I?

Nope!

Fair enough.

Looks like I'm gonna look like my childhood friends. I usually don't wear any face paint whenever I'm about to wrestle a big match or something crazy.the only time I would is never because I'm a biker and I would never wear something like this.

After they painted my face, I was in total disbelief. I had to wear a sports jacket and a black beanie to match the outfit I'm wearing, and tbh, I think I looked pretty good.

When Masami saw the paint and the getup, she looked impressed so much that she had to gesture me over for something.

あなたが知っている、私たちがLAのために殘される前に、私は可能な限り最高のニュースを與えられました、しかしあなたを驚かせるためにあなたは待つ必要があります。 (You know, before we left for LA, I was given the best news possible, but in order to surprise you, you'd have to wait.)

それでは大丈夫です。 ホテルの部屋の後？ (Alright then. Hotel room after?)

間違いなく。 (Definitely.)

She wanted to kiss me, but the paint was already on my face so we'd have to hug until it's all off me.

Hey! Carlo! They're calling for us now. We gotta leave.

私は本當にあなたをカオリに殘して嫌いです。 大丈夫ですか？ (I really hate leaving you with Kaori. Will you be okay?)

はい私はします。 それは大したことではありません。 (Yes I will. It's no big deal.)

わかりました。 私はあなたを愛している。 (Okay. I love you.)

あなたも愛しています。 (Love you too.)

We hugged and I went with Ortiz and Santana to gorilla, where they had a plan when it's time for the WarGames match to officially begin.

So, Ortiz and I, we planned a couple weapons you might like, Carlo. We gotta couple of nailed boards, skewers, barbed wire to wrap our arms around, and some other weapons we packed for tonight.

And what are the "other weapons".

We got some forks, broken glass, kenzan plates, and some baseballs wrapped in a pair of socks, Santana and I's personal favorite weapon to use. We got one for so wouldn't have to ask for one of ours.

Sounds painful, just the way I like it. Let's focus on the match first before we bring them all into the cage, alright?

Good plan. Don't wanna rush things.

Right. Where are the weapons anyway?

Got out baseball filled socks with us while the other stuff are under the ring in a trash can. If you want to bring them out, be our guest.

Good call.

We made it to gorilla and we saw that HB and New Day are already in their cages while Bobby Lashley and Kofi were in the cage, waiting for me.

Tbh, I feel like if I won the match, not only will NXT win, the Black community would see us winning as racist because we've seen them go crazy for a very long while so that would be a perfect example of them seeing that as racist.

I'd have to lose to keep them happy since some of them watch NXT and they'd go insane if I won, and I'm not talking about the good kind of insane.

We entered and everyone from the crowd to our opponents felt intimidated and the crowd loved our getup. All three of us are from New York so it would make sense for us to dress like this.

When Ortiz and Santana went in the shark cage as I went into the double cage, feeling like I wanted to kill someone.

When the match rang, I was ready for a fight.