Ding sucks down a Red Bull as he strolls through the hallway. Although he is not on the job tonight, Ding of course has his most prized tool, his International Championship belt, draped lovingly over his shoulder. Just as he sits down in the lounge area, Madison Cox skulks into the room. 

Madison: Ew what smells like boiling coleslaw in here? (Madison notices Ding) Oh. It's you. 

Ding: Well normally I’d refer to a lady unlike yourself as babehdoll, but ain't nothin’ dollish about ya. ‘Cept the plastic part, of course. 

Ding expects Madison to respond with a scowl, but surprisingly enough she pauses and instead shows a subtle smile.

Madison: Oh Ding Ding Ding. So sassy with the words. Nothing wrong with plastic. It's flexible, long lasting, and oftentimes, opaque, just like me! 

Madison: Anywho, that's not why I'm here. I suppose… I (cough) owe you… an… (cough) apology. 

Ding: A say what now? Apology? Are you cussin’ at me, woman? That's like a four letter word comin’ out your mouth. 

Madison waves him off.

Madison: Yes yes… an ‘apology’. Ugh yea, that does sound gross coming out of my mouth but I suppose in the past I've been awful to you for no good reason. I thought maybe, I should show you a gesture of good faith. 

Madison: I realize that since Dennis Black is the star of this company, there isn't much money left over for others such as yourself. And well, judging by that shirt that you've probably been wearing since 2016, you could use some help. So, I thought I would take it upon myself to get you to the September 2 Remember payperview in Atlanta. In style. Personal jet, so no expense or luxury spared. 

Madison reaches into her purse and pulls out a small paper booklet with the boarding pass inside. She hands it over to Ding, who hesitantly accepts it and suspiciously looks it over. 

Ding: Hmm… seems legit… but I'm not sure why all of a sudden you'd wanna start tryin to redeem yourself. 

Madison: Well Ding… to be honest, you are among the few to beat Dennis Black. That puts you above average. I mean, you're still waaaay down there in comparison, but…. ya know... ‘above average’ is better than ‘fail’! Right? 

Madison: And besides, I think you could be an asset to us someday. We could use someone as powerful as yourself in our corner. Regardless, I just wanted to make sure your worth was recognized. We sure know Old Man Sensation isn't going to. 

Ding: Well that's surely a kind gesture… I guess? I suppose you'll never know when you might indeed need me. That Dennis leaves a lot of messes in his wake.

Madison: Right! Well the messes… actually nevermind. But yea! Might need you someday! Enjoy the flight. Don't hesitate to call if you need anything. 

Madison turns and exits the room. Ding glances over the boarding pass again, shaking his head before tucking them in his back pocket.

The camera pans to the announce team.

	And we have reached the end.
	He's gonna kill him.

Shepherd vs Dennis Black

The camera pans to the announce team.

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