Post by Vance Isaac Parker on Nov 14, 2021 19:38:38 GMT -7
(Bear with me guys, it has been a couple of years since I’ve done a standalone character development piece. Feel free to reach out for any concern or questions you might have after reading this in my DMs!)
There wasn’t a lot to say about the backdrop this evening. The room was plain with a wooden table at the center and a pair of ordinary chairs on either side. There was a single fluorescent light fixture that hung above the table. You might say it looked eerily similar to the interrogation room in those old school cop movies.
“Good evening ladies and gentlemen, my name is Karla Davison, and while some of you might know me as the Mixologist from the Caligrapps VIP Suite segments, today I’m here for a different purpose. In what marks my first on camera appearance for Southern Rebellion Wrestling, I’ll be asking questions toward my guest after his stark, and dare I say bold words he had for the company during the most recent iteration of the company’s Fury Road show. His statements were laced with legalese which, while not surprising given he entered the venue with his legal team, but what was surprising were his demands seemingly levied at not just the company, but also owner Melinda Rhodes. Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen my guest for the evening; Vance Isaac Parker.
Right on cue, the door pushed open and the man of the hour himself walked in. Par for the course, Vance was dressed sharp as ever in his diamond studded three piece suit and chocolate Oxford dress shoes. His hair slicked back, but his expression remained stoic and unreadable.
Karla Davison: Vance, thank you for taking the time to discuss your sharply worded message from Fury Road.
Vance Isaac Parker: It’s my pleasure Karla. What would you like to know? I’d like to think I made clear my intentions live on television, but if something is in need of clarity, then ask away.
Karla Davison: Certainly. Well, I guess the biggest question on everyone’s lips is “why?” You came into this company not too long ago and now your demeanor has changed exponentially.
Vance Isaac Parker: It’s true I came into what I believed was to be a welcoming and hospitable environment, but in the heat of battle what I’ve gotten is the vibe that all that welcoming crap was just talk. No one cares that this company has landed a Hollywood star amongst their ranks, everyone here only cares about themselves and their own petty squabbles. I was told I had a fresh start here, after leaving an international tour that was as disorganized as a mob on January sixth, but here I am two months later and what? The owner’s words proved to be only lip service, she just wanted another warm body that she could exercise full control over. That doesn’t work for me, brother.
Karla Davison: That’s a mighty heavy accusation, Vance. Are you sure it’s smart to use such heavy handed language directed toward the person that signs your paycheck?
Vance Isaac Parker: Sometimes the truth hurts...but it still needs to be heard. I am a star that has a very strong understanding of his own worth. I know my monetary potential, and I’m not going to sit by and let some third party - to use a term from the business - book me into oblivion, and then hang me out to dry and say it’s my fault. Nonono. If you can’t make dollar signs with a Vance Isaac Parker, that’s on you. You give me one match, a pinfall victory, and then there’s no followup about that? No news story or hype with what my next moves are? No, instead you sat me back in catering for a month with absolutely zero communication as to what I’d be doing going forward. The company doesn’t even acknowledge my interactions and social media pieces for my fanbase, it’s almost as if the company is ashamed to have me on their roster. Why...when they’re the ones that reached out to me and offered me the money they did. And don’t get me started on the other producer that saw it fit to give me one match, also with no communication or followup mind you, proceeded to do nothing with me after that, and then here’s the kicker Karla. That producer doesn’t even follow or engage with me on the company social media channels! Tell me, how do you expect to utilize your talent to their fullest extent, when you don’t even follow them to understand what their strengths and weaknesses are?
Karla Davison: Calm down Vance. I understand where you’re coming from. You’re upset, confused, and irritated at this colossal waste of not just your talent but also your time. Why make all the demands that you did of the company though? Wouldn’t it be easier to just request a release from your contract?
Vance Isaac Parker: I have friends here, and I’d like to continue sharing a locker room with them, if at all possible. But it’s clear this company needs to pull it’s head out of it’s backside and communicate with it’s talent; all of it’s talent. Am I going about this the right way? I don’t know, but half to three-fourths of that locker room doesn’t like me anyway, and the management could seemingly care less. I don’t even know if they’ll watch this interview, Karla. But I sincerely hope they do. And even if they do, and decide to part ways with me, then my only hope is maybe, maybe my sacrifice won’t be in vain and the rest of that locker room would get a better shake from management.
Karla Davison: You sound like this is your hill you’re ready to die on.
Vance Isaac Parker: Look, I left Hollywood to explore other opportunities. I did my due diligence to learn this business, pay for private lessons, and put all that together with my natural stage direction abilities. This is what I do to make my money. I’m not about to have my money get chopped at the knees because someone wrote my name on the wrong side of the pen. If I have to be the talent hanging out in the trailer out back that sends the script back to the office and, again, give ‘em the old “that doesn’t work for me, brother”, then I will. I will protect my own interests and my money. It took my other employer less than ten minutes to figure out how to make money with my likeness, why is this company failing in that regard? Do better, Southern Rebellion Wrestling. Or else release me, and let me go on my own way, and you try to salvage the money you’ve hemorrhaged over my contract. Again, Miss Rhodes, the ball is in your court. My people eagerly await your call. Respect for all the talents, not just the ones you or your producers are friends with, is absolutely paramount for the success of a wrestling company.
Karla Davison: Wow. Putting it all out there, Vance. Is there anything more you’d like to add?
Vance Isaac Parker: I believe my words are crystal clear and there is nothing further with which I can add.
Karla Davison: Thank you so much for your time, Vance.
Vance Isaac Parker: The pleasure is all mine, Karla.
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There wasn’t a lot to say about the backdrop this evening. The room was plain with a wooden table at the center and a pair of ordinary chairs on either side. There was a single fluorescent light fixture that hung above the table. You might say it looked eerily similar to the interrogation room in those old school cop movies.
“Good evening ladies and gentlemen, my name is Karla Davison, and while some of you might know me as the Mixologist from the Caligrapps VIP Suite segments, today I’m here for a different purpose. In what marks my first on camera appearance for Southern Rebellion Wrestling, I’ll be asking questions toward my guest after his stark, and dare I say bold words he had for the company during the most recent iteration of the company’s Fury Road show. His statements were laced with legalese which, while not surprising given he entered the venue with his legal team, but what was surprising were his demands seemingly levied at not just the company, but also owner Melinda Rhodes. Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen my guest for the evening; Vance Isaac Parker.
Right on cue, the door pushed open and the man of the hour himself walked in. Par for the course, Vance was dressed sharp as ever in his diamond studded three piece suit and chocolate Oxford dress shoes. His hair slicked back, but his expression remained stoic and unreadable.
Karla Davison: Vance, thank you for taking the time to discuss your sharply worded message from Fury Road.
Vance Isaac Parker: It’s my pleasure Karla. What would you like to know? I’d like to think I made clear my intentions live on television, but if something is in need of clarity, then ask away.
Karla Davison: Certainly. Well, I guess the biggest question on everyone’s lips is “why?” You came into this company not too long ago and now your demeanor has changed exponentially.
Vance Isaac Parker: It’s true I came into what I believed was to be a welcoming and hospitable environment, but in the heat of battle what I’ve gotten is the vibe that all that welcoming crap was just talk. No one cares that this company has landed a Hollywood star amongst their ranks, everyone here only cares about themselves and their own petty squabbles. I was told I had a fresh start here, after leaving an international tour that was as disorganized as a mob on January sixth, but here I am two months later and what? The owner’s words proved to be only lip service, she just wanted another warm body that she could exercise full control over. That doesn’t work for me, brother.
Karla Davison: That’s a mighty heavy accusation, Vance. Are you sure it’s smart to use such heavy handed language directed toward the person that signs your paycheck?
Vance Isaac Parker: Sometimes the truth hurts...but it still needs to be heard. I am a star that has a very strong understanding of his own worth. I know my monetary potential, and I’m not going to sit by and let some third party - to use a term from the business - book me into oblivion, and then hang me out to dry and say it’s my fault. Nonono. If you can’t make dollar signs with a Vance Isaac Parker, that’s on you. You give me one match, a pinfall victory, and then there’s no followup about that? No news story or hype with what my next moves are? No, instead you sat me back in catering for a month with absolutely zero communication as to what I’d be doing going forward. The company doesn’t even acknowledge my interactions and social media pieces for my fanbase, it’s almost as if the company is ashamed to have me on their roster. Why...when they’re the ones that reached out to me and offered me the money they did. And don’t get me started on the other producer that saw it fit to give me one match, also with no communication or followup mind you, proceeded to do nothing with me after that, and then here’s the kicker Karla. That producer doesn’t even follow or engage with me on the company social media channels! Tell me, how do you expect to utilize your talent to their fullest extent, when you don’t even follow them to understand what their strengths and weaknesses are?
Karla Davison: Calm down Vance. I understand where you’re coming from. You’re upset, confused, and irritated at this colossal waste of not just your talent but also your time. Why make all the demands that you did of the company though? Wouldn’t it be easier to just request a release from your contract?
Vance Isaac Parker: I have friends here, and I’d like to continue sharing a locker room with them, if at all possible. But it’s clear this company needs to pull it’s head out of it’s backside and communicate with it’s talent; all of it’s talent. Am I going about this the right way? I don’t know, but half to three-fourths of that locker room doesn’t like me anyway, and the management could seemingly care less. I don’t even know if they’ll watch this interview, Karla. But I sincerely hope they do. And even if they do, and decide to part ways with me, then my only hope is maybe, maybe my sacrifice won’t be in vain and the rest of that locker room would get a better shake from management.
Karla Davison: You sound like this is your hill you’re ready to die on.
Vance Isaac Parker: Look, I left Hollywood to explore other opportunities. I did my due diligence to learn this business, pay for private lessons, and put all that together with my natural stage direction abilities. This is what I do to make my money. I’m not about to have my money get chopped at the knees because someone wrote my name on the wrong side of the pen. If I have to be the talent hanging out in the trailer out back that sends the script back to the office and, again, give ‘em the old “that doesn’t work for me, brother”, then I will. I will protect my own interests and my money. It took my other employer less than ten minutes to figure out how to make money with my likeness, why is this company failing in that regard? Do better, Southern Rebellion Wrestling. Or else release me, and let me go on my own way, and you try to salvage the money you’ve hemorrhaged over my contract. Again, Miss Rhodes, the ball is in your court. My people eagerly await your call. Respect for all the talents, not just the ones you or your producers are friends with, is absolutely paramount for the success of a wrestling company.
Karla Davison: Wow. Putting it all out there, Vance. Is there anything more you’d like to add?
Vance Isaac Parker: I believe my words are crystal clear and there is nothing further with which I can add.
Karla Davison: Thank you so much for your time, Vance.
Vance Isaac Parker: The pleasure is all mine, Karla.
[cut transmission]