Kings & Queens Promo Thread (Qualifiers)

[Underdoggo]

A few seconds after the last promo, the screen changed again. This time, the image showed the interior of what looked like an empty dojo, dimly lit aside from a few incense sticks. A handsome, dark-haired young man sat, clad in a red kendo hakama had been stripped down to expose his bare upper chest. Behind him two posters were mounted on a wall- one of a woman, clad in a kendo hakama and holding a bokken in an elegant poise; the other was of a well built man, wearing a speedo and wrestling boots and pads, grinning as he launched himself off of a turnbuckle, arm raised for what looked to be a brutal lariat.

The young man bowed to the camera. "Greetings, LAW," he said. "Some of you may know me already, but for those of you who don't: I am Kyo Akamatsu, and I am here to fight in this tournament. To fight, and to win."

Kyo straightened up. "Those of you who you know of me, know that I never back down from any challenge. Those of you who know of me, know that I will take on anyone, no matter their gender, or build, or background, and will give them a fight they will remember. Those of you who know me know that I always fight not just for myself, but for my family legacy--" he gestured to the two posters behind him "--for my own honour, and for a general love of the sport. That I fight with everything I have, and try to make it a memorable one for the fans."

Slowly, Kyo sat up. "However, I've been here in LAW for less than a year. So it's likely that a lot of you don't know me." The camera followed Kyo as he strode out of the dojo-- and in an instant, the scene changed; Kyo was in the locker room, and was now wearing his ring gear.

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"But, LAW," Kyo finished, stretching his arms as though limbering up for a fight to come, "by the time this tournament is over, I promise, you will."

[Underdoggo]

The screen cut out, and for a moment the screen went black. Then, an intense guitar riff began to play in the background, as a metal version of a Maori haka chant began to play:

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The montage quickly showed a black and white montage of the next competitor-- a dark-skinned woman with short, light hair. The montage focused on her in action against a variety of foes, male and female, and showcasing a lot of impressive feats of strength on her part as she slammed, kicked, bludgeoned, and threw them all over the ring.

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The segment ended showing her letting out a yell in victory at the end of one match, before cutting out to instead show the girl herself, standing in an empty gym, wearing her ring gear-- and over it, a t-shirt for the New Zealand All Blacks. Spiralling black tattoos had been painted over her face, and she smiled at the camera as she spoke.

"I'm Karen Gale, and I'm here to win this tournament, LAW," she said. "There's room for only one queen of this ring."

And with that, the promo ended, and the excited audience cheered.

[SRG]

After the last promo people thought that was all the competitors who were coming down tonight to make their cases for why they should be allowed to compete in this tournament to be crowned a champion of LAW. Then the screen turned back on again with the lights going black as a new theme began to burst through the arena.

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The song was familiar causing many people in the stands to gasp asking "Which member will be making a case for why they should enter? All three!?" One person asked with a concerned look on their face as the screen finally turned on and all three members of the Harbingers were standing tall and proud in their private gym.

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"HELLLLLOOOO LAW!!!!!!" Bernadette shouted spreading her arms out as Candice stood to the right and Annabelle stood to the left to make a perfect triangle position being told to stay quiet unless spoken too for this recording. Bernadette chuckled before continuing to speak."Hello subjects, as you know my name is Bernadette "The Bomb" Nobel, my last name says it all I am from nobility and royalty, I was born to be the Queen of LAW!!!!" She laughed proudly declaring she is member of the Harbingers that is throwing her hat in the ring to hopefully be among the chosen to be in the Kings and Queens Tournament!

"If anyone should be allowed to wear the Queen belt's our leader Bernie!" Annabelle pumped her fists in the air with an upbeat smile to show support for her leader and friend. "I would throw my hat in but I only care about the Hardcore belt right now, so you don't let Bernadette in you'll end up like the losers she destroyed alongside when we were in Tag matches got it!"Candice scoffed folding her throws as Bernadette cleared her throat with both letting her take the floor."Ahem, as my teammates have said I am truly the only one worthy of such a prize because I am Bomb!" She placed her hand on her upper chest with her flipping back. To prove my point my first solo match in LAW was in Nightmare on LAW Street where I destroyed....." Bernadette forgot off course as she was forgettable taking a moment to pause and putting her finger on her chin to ponder before her eyes went wide remembering. "Oh that's right Viola.... still can't remember her last name" She raised her arms up giving a shrugged look but in actuality was mocking her opponent by acting as if she was of no importance to anyone before putting her arms down to continue her speech.


"If any of you needs to proof of my provinces and how acceptable I am here ya go" She raised her right eyebrow with a devious smirk as the tap cut to instances of Bernadette's prowess, using Fire in The Hole on poor Hannah, to her proud finishing move on poor Viola at Nightmare on LAW Street, capping it off with her slamming the mighty Alaina Sander-Haines with a rack attack before cutting back to them with her smile even growing wider."That's right I slammed the Heavyweight Champion of LAW into next Sunday, if that doesn't prove I can compete with the best of the best... then I don't what will." She grinned as she crossed her arms sending a glare to the camera."Now LAW.... I wasn't allowed to compete in the Queen of the Ring Tourney for my friend being unfairly suspended now It's your decision to make the right call and let me in or I will send as many Jobbers as possible to an early retirement before you make the right decision and have me compete for a belt that is rightfully mine!" She barked raising her voice letting a let an evil glare before chuckling and leaning forward putting her hand on top of the record button."Goodbye now...." She whispered as the recording went to black, hopefully Bernadette's threat would be taken seriously and she will be allowed to show why is the only Queen of LAW!

[Monsy]

Hey-Ho, friends and foes! Official sign-ups are now over.

Those selected will be DM'd on Discord when we are able to move forward (Likely very soon!). Thank you to everyone who submitted their outstanding entries and put in some solid character work.

!Remember! If you're not selected, your entry will be considered a back-up should someone drop out for any reason. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to an event coordinator or @Lycanstar.