Wednesday, October 23, 2019

The Waiver Wire Episode 6 - Challenge Day


Narrator
At the airport, Paul Heyman is stopped by TMZ.

TMZ
Paul, just a quick question.
A couple of months ago, Shane McMahon announced to the world
that the WCC Universe has returned and 
many of our favorite WCC Superstars would return.
So why hasn't Santa Clara Lesnar returned to the WCC?


Paul Heyman
First of all, let me tell you something.
Santa Clara Lesnar does not operate on anyone's time but her own.
We do not play by Shane McMahon's rules.
Shane McMahon plays by Santa Clara Lesnar's rules.
SC Lesnar has accomplished every accolade that you can name.
2x WCC League Champion.
UFC World Heavyweight Champion.
Former NFL player.
Former Seattle Seahawks intern.
There is nothing SC Lesnar hasn't accomplished.


Paul Heyman
With that said, the West Coast Cousins has been begging for SC Lesnar to return.
The ratings are down and they are desperate, calling me none stop.
But SC Lesnar is in no hurry to come back.
SC Lesnar wants to see the world.
She wants to fight the best.
Conquer every challenge placed in front of her.
And what better place to start than the edge of the world?
To Castle Black and train with the men of the Night's Watch?
Right now, SC Lesnar and I will go to West Coasteros.
And we will conquer The Mountain.
And once we do that...
Then we can meet with Shane McMahon to discuss
SC Lesnar's future in the WCC.


Paul Heyman begins to leave.

TMZ
Yeah, man. That's really cool to hear.
Paul, what do you think about all this stuff going on in the world?
Climate change, it's crazy, huh?
Do you think we should save the world?
Have you seen the Joker movie?
What do you think of Joaquin Phoenix as the new Joker?


Over as Castle Black, Vin Snow receives Paul Heyman's letter.


Will Fuller
This Paul Heyman. He says he has a Beast.
Says she's the most fearsome fighter in all of the West Coast Cousins.
You know I love a woman who can fight,
but this Heyman character. They call him a heel manager.
Not sure if we can trust him.


Vin Snow
Accept his proposal.
Let's see what this Beast can do.
Whether Paul Heyman is a heel or a babyface, it doesn't matter.
The dead is coming.
And we need every man or woman that we can get.


"Justice, your Champion couldn't deliver."
- Justinmonger



Det. Minh
Alright everyone, let's take a look at the standings.
Through 8 weeks, Kenneth Bell currently stands in first place.
5-2 on the year, and he has produced the most Fantasy Points on the entire year thus far.
The way it looks, he is the favorite to win it all.
Do we have something on Kenneth Bell or not?


Det. Joyce
Kenneth Bell has become "The Bank."
The Bank plays it legit.
He generates enough honest income, but at the same time,
his FAAB finances packages and free agent acquisitions that he himself, will never touch.
He won't go near the street.
He's insulated from the everyday operations of the corner.
The money that comes back, is then laundered through
another legitimate business and there is no way to trace it.
At this rate, if we don't do something now...
He's on his way to a 3rd Championship title.


Det. Joyce
I'm currently in 2nd place, also at 5-2.
We'll need to take him down a couple of pegs.
Maybe put a few losses on his record.
Then... maybe we get a Waiver Wire on his burner.
But realistically, it's gonna take a FantasyMania performance to take him down.



Det. Minh
Elsewhere, his partner, Jesse Barksdale has fallen on hard times.
He may have been released from prison, but he's a snake with no fangs.
He has a record of 2-5 and currently in 11th place.
We know he's engaged in a street war with one, Kevlo Stanfield.
But it seems he doesn't have the corners or the muscle to take on the newcomer.
The failure of the Barkdale organization this season has no effect on Kenneth Bell,
due to his... "Bank" status.
With that said however, I am also low on the totem poll.
In 10th place at 2-5.
I'll need this week to stringer together a couple of wins.
And maybe, I'll have a shot at a playoff appearance at FantasyMania.
If we want a Seattle cousin to win... we'll need to take care of business this week.



Det. Tai
I'll take Kevlo Stanfield.
As stated earlier, Barksdale and Stanfield are fighting over territory.
It's a good chance there will be bodies this weekend.
I have my team watching his every move and if there are murders,
we need to snatch them up and bring them.
Kevlo Stanfield is in 6th place right now, and he's vying for a playoff spot.
He's one of 3 Fantasy Players who have scored at least 800 points this season.
So that makes him deadly.
If he keeps this momentum, he will do something Marlo Stealthy could never do.
Win games, when they count.


Det. Tai
This is going to be tough.
But the SCGD unit needs a clean sweep this weekend.
We can't let that asshole Kenneth Bell win it again.
And without The Baugh riding our coattails this season...
We just may pull it off.


Sergeant Urlacher
Sorry to interrupt your little pow wow, SCGD.
But we have a special guest visiting the police department today.
Governor Gavin Newsom.
He wants to speak with the entire department.


Gavin Newsom
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen.
As you know, San Francisco has a special place in my heart.
This is my city. This is ground zero for me.
As such, I want to clean up this town.


Gavin Newsom
After talking to many of your peers within the police department,
I've heard one consistent theme throughout the entire department.
This department has a fundamental flaw, obsessed with stats.
Under my watch, the numbers game is over.
You will no longer be under the gun to meet monthly quotas,
meaningless arrests and citations.
Fantasy Football is more than numbers.
Fantasy Football is about the quality of your players.
Projections mean nothing.
I want quality over quantity.


Det. Tai
Your worship, with all due respect.
You aren't the first guy to stand in front of a podium and make promises.
What you're suggesting is all good on paper.
But as soon as the communities and neighborhoods start complaining,
reports come out on low arrest rates.
People will be afraid.
They'll think the streets aren't safe.
And then we'll go right back to juking the stats.


Gavin Newsom
Well if the old dogs can't get it done.
We'll need to start bringing in ones that can.


Gavin Newsom
And I'm glad you brought that up.
Because I will show you that I mean business.
First order of action, I am firing Commissioner Loeb and promoting
Lt. Commissioner Gordon to the big job.
He has no say in the matter.
Commissioner Gordon everybody!

*Crowd Cheers*


Gavin Newsom
I am serious about cleaning up San Francisco.
Crime, homelessness, education, local businesses.
This city is important to me and has potential to be the best city in the world.
You can bet your ass that I'm standing before you with no agendas.
For years, I sat back as mayor of San Francisco.
Watching our city deteriorate.
It was business as usual with the same old ideas,
producing the same old results.
I watched our administration ruin this country by abolishing the XFL,
dumping highly athletic football players onto our street.
Resorting to a life of crime.
Well, I'm here now.
And I'm asking you to put aside your reservations and give me a chance.
I'm here to affect change.
A change that you can believe in.


Det. Tai is left speechless.

*Commercial*


*Commercial*


At The Baugh's Iron Paradise, Justinmonger is brought forth to stand trial.



Justinmonger
I'm standing in your house.
Serving justice to the West Coast Cousins.
Justice, your Champion couldn't deliver.


The Baugh
Yeah? And what justice is that?

Justinmonger
The streets of San Francisco.
Jesse Barksdale. Kenneth Bell. Prop Vinny. Rocksonberg.
I got them all lined up.
I got the inside scoop.
You think I'm 12th place on accident?
I'm doing this by design.
With Rocksonberg in my back pocket, I got the connect.
And I have the Time Stone.
Whenever I want, I'll just reverse time and start this season all over again.
Redraft my team and pick players that are having a good year.

The Baugh
The Baugh doesn't care that you have the Time Stone.
The only reason The Baugh doesn't kill you where you stand,
is because he knows who in the blue hell you are.
Now what do you want?



Justinmonger
I want the throne.


Justinmonger
Make no mistake about it Champ.
You might not have the belt anymore, but you're still the defending League Champion.
I'm thinking... that League Championship, should be mine.

Josh Allen
We've entertained this clown for long enough.
Reject his request and move on.


Justinmonger
Oh, I ain't requesting nothing.
Ask who I am.

AJ Green
You're Erik Stevens.
Former Black Operative Trainee for the Mustang Unit.
A mercenary formerly known as Killmonger.
That's who you are.

Justinmonger
That's not my name, princess.
Ask me, Champ.


The Baugh
No.
Take him away.

Royce Freeman
Who are you?


Justinmonger
 Njoku j'ustinaka. Son of prince David Njoku!
When I woke up from my coma,
I found bullet holes in my chest!
You ain't the WCC League Champion.
You're a murderer!
You left me to die in that vacant home!


Justinmonger
I'm exercising my blood right.
To challenge for mantle of League Champion!
And the most athletic cousin in the league.

Royce Freeman
The FantasyMania playoffs will take weeks to prepare!

Justinmonger
Weeks?
I don't need weeks.
The whole Fantasy League ain't gotta be there.
Just him!
And somebody to get me out of these chains.
I demand a trial by combat!



The Baugh
This Sunday.
WCC Fastlane.
You bring that ass, I'll bring the whoopin'.
I accept your challenge.


Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Week 7 Recap: Jay Gruden's Team vs. Probably Will Win

Singles Match
Jay Gruden's Team vs. Probably Will Win


In an undisclosed location, Brother Nicholas is resting inside a Motel 6.
His body guard, Huell Babineaux stands outside on surveillance duty.


Huell is quickly distracted by a dog.
Victor Oumar sneaks in from behind and knocks Huell out.
He knocks on the door of Brother Nicholas' room.


Victor Oumar drops Brother Nicholas with a gut shot.


Brother Nicholas
No need to prolong this.

Victor Oumar
Nah. We got time.
Ain't you want to know?


Brother Nicholas
Not particularly.


Victor Oumar
A few weeks ago, a man was murdered.
Blind man, operating the Raven Bar.

Brother Nicholas
The game is the game.


Victor Oumar
Indeed.
But ain't no need to do him the way you did.

Brother Nicholas
A few weeks ago, you say?
Looks like you've been fed some misinformation.
Better check your sources.


Victor Oumar
Man, you lyin' to live.


Brother Nicholas
I'm at peace with my God.
But do what you will.


Opertor
911. How may I help you?

Victor Oumar
Yeah, I want to report a shooting at Motel 6.
Geary Blvd. Room 221.

Winner via Pinfall:
Jay Gruden's Team


Brother Nicholas survives the gut shot.
Victor Oumar learns that Kenneth Bell has set him up.
Oumar now stands at 4-3, looking to salvage his season and make a playoff run.

Singles Match
Justin's Team vs. Veto Belfort


Back on the street, Julio Jones and his crew is running a package for Jesse Barksdale.


Julio Jones
This Blue Magic is really working wonders.
That boy Carson can cook.
We about to sell out before noon.

Damien Williams
It'll be like that.
The way shit is looking, maybe we'll be alright.
Put together a few wins, we can still make it to the playoffs.


Julio Jones
With this corner all built back up.
You never know...
....
Ayo, who's that?


Across the way, Justinmonger and his team approach.


Justinmonger draws his weapon and starts firing.


Julio Jones and Devonta Freeman are able to flee, however,
Damien Williams is gunned down.

Winner via Pinfall:
Justin's Team


Marquez Valdes-Scantling
We got one boss!
We finally go a win.

Justinmonger
What are we celebrating?
Julio and Devanta got away.
I won't stop.
Not until they're dead.
Julio, Devanta, Bell and Barksdale.
I want them all!


The Baugh
Well, you're gonna have to settle for me.
Drop your weapons, Stevens.


Justinmonger surrenders without a struggle.


Justinmonger
What you gon' do?
Kill me?
An unarmed black man?
All eyes are on you.
You shoot me and you're looking at 10 years behind bars.


The Baugh
I'm not here to kill you.
But we got you, you son of a bitch.


Justinmonger is taken into the Mustang Unit's custody.


The Baugh is now 3-4 heading into Week 8.
Justinmonger improves to 2-5.