Vendetta #363 - Casino Chaos
POP OF THE NIGHT: (What was the moment, in segment, that you enjoyed the most and why?)
BURNING QUESTIONS: (What questions does the show have you asking after reading?)
HAVE YOUR SAY: (How did you like your characters portrayal and what are your thoughts on your current storyline? What, if any, improvements could be made?)
POP OF THE NIGHT:
I thought the Aurora vs. Tombstone match was a weekly show epic to be remembered if I'm truthful. There was this cool vibe about how Tombstone appeared, and then this underdog Aurora and her fighting back. The Calypso spot with locking the door was great and the whole match made Tombstone look like a monster heel and Aurora look like an unenviable underdog. It was great!
BURNING QUESTIONS:
- Surely Gravedigger is a dead man walking?
- Did Midnight like what he did? I'm not sure.
- When will the Muerte/Gemini story break? There's cracks in the surface and their relationship is next level now, so it's a matter of time before the truth comes out...
- Can Conway stop the dastardly Graves?
HAVE YOUR SAY:
Gravedigger may have just crossed the line. I never knew he had that side to him, so I'm surprised to see him attacking a poor innocent lady like that and at the same time, I love it. The character is getting layers from being a shovel for Tombstone to having this whole gnarly other side to him that I'm trying to elaborate on in my promos.
I do think maybe Midnight wasn't impressed by what Gravedigger did. That's not his style. There could be some conflict there, especially when Jackson Cade and CJ Thorpe get their hands on the pair.
Is Momma Cade dead, or worse? In OSW there's always a chance. I hope for Gravediggers sake that she's not, or he might end up dead himself.
POP OF THE NIGHT:
Mother Mary & We Are The House. Two segments that bookend the show take the plaudits from me this week. Gravedigger has fucked up, in my humble opinion. The Cade's are dangerous and you don't fuck with their family. Tombstone has a beating coming his way at some stage but I fear Gravedigger might end up buried long before that happens.
BURNING QUESTIONS:
- Is Mom Cade dead?
- Can Muerte find Paragon?
- When will Gemini learn the truth?
- What/who is Morningstar?
- Is survival possible for DB?
HAVE YOUR SAY:
Tombstone continues his mental manipulation of the Foley family this week, which I think will come back to bite him eventually. After destroying Felix at Ring of Dreams, there's a point in which the worm has to turn and Foley has to come back into frame and avenge his father/step-brother. Bringing Momma Foley into the mix has added a new dimension to the torment of Foley, which will add a new dimension to the story as a whole.
As for the Main Event, I continue to adore how monstrous Tombstone has been written lately. In every single match he's a monster and dominating, without ever burying the opponent. That's quite a finite balance I feel.
Also, Sam, it was so much fun working with you this week on promos for the main event. It was such an inclusive feeling to come up with something with someone else and I really enjoyed it.
POP OF THE NIGHT:
In “We Are The House”, the results felt so vivid and visual, especially when Mary was hit with a headbutt. This line stood out to me- it was very well written and I could almost see and hear it:
“It shatters, splashing blood across her face with a vile and sickening scream.”
There were many great segments this week, but the visual of that headbutt, paired with the sound, was incredibly well done.
BURNING QUESTIONS:
- What will Jackson, CJ, and George do when they find out how Mary was treated?
- Will Ezekiel Graves face criminal charges for his arson that resulted in murder?
- How connected was Josh Conway’s soup kitchen to Chef Andre’s restaurant?
-Now that the restaurant is burned down, how affected will Conway’s people be if there was a connection?
- How did Destructo Boy escape the dump?
HAVE YOUR SAY:
I’m loving my current storyline with Ezekiel Graves. Getting a win over a veteran like Nox tells me I’m doing something right. I do feel a lot of pressure for some reason - it’s a weird feeling, but I legit feel like I’m competing. Win or lose, these storylines are badass. The respect my character gets, with thoughtful lines that he would actually say, is refreshing.
I feel like there’s a path where Ezekiel Graves and Conway will eventually meet, and I love it. Conway is a great character, and being lined up for a potential feud is pretty special. The fact that the staff sees something in us is exciting for what’s to come.
No improvements- just me trying to be better every time. Seeing Ezekiel Graves, a character I created, come alive in these results is super cool.
POP OF THE NIGHT: (What was the moment, in segment, that you enjoyed the most and why?)
I think We Are The House and Mother Mary did a great job of bookending the show, building Gravedigger as more monstrous and ruthless, and also building the question of where is George and how is he involved with this - and given his history, it really wouldn't shock be if he was behind this.
BURNING QUESTIONS: (What questions does the show have you asking after reading?)
- What has gotten into Gravedigger, attacking Mary like that?
- Is Jasper showing Aurora what she might be next, or is he trying to show off? Could he end up helping her find the stalker in some weird kind of friendship?
- Is Graves another crazed killer religious leader? He seems very aggressive, in a way that some of the previous ones weren't, though, so I look forward to seeing his path.
- Is there really NOTHING that can make Mr Sunshine sad!?
- Muerte and Gemini a COUPLE!?
- What will we hear next from Paragon? And rather: who will hear it!?
HAVE YOUR SAY: (How did you like your characters portrayal and what are your thoughts on your current storyline? What, if any, improvements could be made?)
I'm really very interested in what the backstory is with this kid. The problem with a guy like Klaus is you never truly know if he's telling the truth, so did the kid join the troupe of his own volition, leading Klaus to believe he had no family, or is there something more sinister going on. I kind of hope its something more sinister, it's been a while since I've had a real bad guy plot given the type of character I usually play!
I do enjoy that the Unnaturals are around a bit more now.
POP OF THE NIGHT: (What was the moment, in segment, that you enjoyed the most and why?)
WE ARE THE HOUSE
I think that the We are the House / Mother Mary is definitely the segment of choice here. It is essentially what the show was built around and the segments really hit strong. I think a moment from the segments that stood out was the exclamation mark to start the show. When Gravedigger headbutted Mary and shattered her nose. That's a hell of a way to make a statement!
Outside of those bookending segments, I'll give a shout to BY INVITE ONLY
I really love the religious characters (obviously). This one had a classic OSW vibe to it too, chaining somebody to a table, calling them a sinner with a really cool one liner and then lighting them on fire. What a way to use Chef Andre's demise to get another character over.
BURNING QUESTIONS: (What questions does the show have you asking after reading?)
- What will Conway do knowing that Graves is responsible for Andre's death?
- I don't think it was Redgrave, but I think he'll have fun stringing Aurora along. Question is, how long for before she doesn't care about it any more and just destroys him?
- What DID Mamma Foley tell her baby boy, if it wasn't Tombstone?
HAVE YOUR SAY: (How did you like your characters portrayal and what are your thoughts on your current storyline? What, if any, improvements could be made?)
First up, what a cool idea for a show. I really enjoyed the theme, how it was guided but also open enough to have plenty of fun with.
SUNSHINE - Love it. I really thought for a moment that the gas chamber had gotten to Ol' Sunshine, but he comes out as cheery as usual. I'm interested whewre this goes, whether we haven't seen the last of what is going on here yet and what that will mean for Sunshine moving forward? Looking forward to seeing this unravel.
EMM - Oh, how cute. Gemini and Muerte, that's lovely. Beyond that, I really love the balance we've struck here. We as an audience know what they're scheming about. The commentators are in the dark, and Gemini is also in the dark. It's quite a nice balance made here which makes for a really unique storyline!
POP OF THE NIGHT:
Maybe 'pop' isn't the right word, but I'm most intrigued by The Watchers. There are so many different threads intertwined here - Zeus being behind Grizzy's attack on EMM and Gemini, the potential for Paragon (or the Watchers) to expose Zeus's secret openly if things get desperate, EMM and Gemini's relationship (hinted at in a few Lucky breaks previously), Gemini's apparent amnesia... There's just so many ways everything could go, and I always enjoy that.
BURNING QUESTIONS:
- Why have Nox's gases been ineffective on Mr. Sunshine? Has he somehow prepared for it all, or is he non-human?
- Is there a reason Mary was so confident to mouth off Gravedigger and Malakai? Things didn't work out so great either way. Also, what is Malakai's take on what Gravedigger did?
- With Destructo Boy's escape, did he manage to achieve something while being taken between Hatchet's gang and the slums? I can't help but feel there is more to it than 'storm in like a dumbass, get beaten up and captured, get a lucky exit'.
- What does Jasper want with Aurora? Even if he isn't the stalker, he clearly has something planned, and I don't think he's gonna stop at a few photographs.
- Why does Laner hate me enough to book me against Tombstone :'(
HAVE YOUR SAY:
No faults whatsoever, I'm enjoying how the story is playing out and fear is a very appropriate response to a scary man in an already scary situation. That same sentiment also applies to the match against Tombstone... And I'm happy she was a bit more ruthless than some of my other more goody-two-shoes characters with that wooden spike and dropkick spot, even if I winced so much reading it I looked away from the screen for a bit!
POP OF THE NIGHT: (What was the moment, in segment, that you enjoyed the most and why?)
- Am I allowed to say my segment? I popped big. Honestly though, that goddamn headbutt. Good lord, the description!
BURNING QUESTIONS: (What questions does the show have you asking after reading?)
- Destructo Boy, how'd you escape?
- How long can the Burned Man escape Doom?
- Chef Andre, we hardly knew ye. Where does Ezekiel go from that?
- Gravedigger has lost his mind, right?
HAVE YOUR SAY: (How did you like your characters portrayal and what are your thoughts on your current storyline? What, if any, improvements could be made?)
This being my first OSW show and I am _in love_. What a unique concept and group of people. Glad to be able to call myself an OSW competitor. This is such a refreshing change of pace for me, it's totally different than what I'm used to, but I'm loving every second.
Can't wait to see not only where my story goes, but the rest of the competitors. Can't say it enough, this place is amazing.
Overall, an excellent introduction to OSW and the way it's ran. Really looking forward to my time here.
POP OF THE NIGHT:
Let's go with Credit Terms. I love how Morningstar was presented. There was also some good world building using a Juggalo at the casino there. ONM appeared very sinister here, and I think this type of character could be hugely successful here. I'm really into this and am ready to see how he fits into the OSW landscape.
BURNING QUESTIONS:
How can TBM avoid a fully enraged DOOM's wrath?
Is Klaus Way lying about not kidnapping the kid?
Did The Blues have an effect on Mr. Sunshine that we'll see later?
What's Jasper Redgrave going to do to Aurora if she steps up again?
HAVE YOUR SAY:
Gemini - Okay, I'm glad we got the couple confirmed. It's going to make it hurt that much more if/when the secret comes out (at least to her).
CJ Thorpe - Where the fuck is dad? What is he going to do with his wife assaulted. Gravedigger has ramped the stakes on this deal that much higher. Even Malakai wasn't down with it. I think we've really got a barnburner coming up.
POP OF THE NIGHT:
This week, I can't even give this to a segment. It is named Pop of the Night and.. for me, I popped most this week when Felix Foley uncharacteristically charged in at Tombstone. This is a big moment that will lead into much bigger moments and I can't wait for it personally!
The book-ending segments were heat this week. A bold move on the part of those who attacked Mother Mary. One has to think that shit is about to get rather explosive now moving towards Bad Blood, and I can't wait to see how the Cade brothers will respond. Also, where the fuck was George?
BURNING QUESTIONS:
What's the extent of Mother Mary's injuries? Hopefully she's still alive?
How will the men of the Cade family respond?
WHERE THE FUCK IS GEORGE?
Will EMM find Paragon?
What surprises may Foley have for Tombstone in the coming weeks?
HAVE YOUR SAY:
It seems Aurora has found herself in quite the situation now, eh? Even if Redgrave isn't the one responsible for the pictures, she seems to have his attention now. And Jasper Redgrave's bad side is the one I would least like to be on at the moment.