World of Wrestling 42
(Tabula Rasa)

Following the meeting with management,
Joshua and Jessica went back
To Jessica’s home in the suburbs.
And conversation did not lack.

Joshua: “I can’t believe he just wipes the slate,
And gives me a chance like that?
I’m going to be capitalizing on this chance!
I’m slamming everyone to the mat!”

Jessica smiled at his enthusiasm.

Jessica: “You always capitalize.
No matter what hand you’re dealt
You keep your eyes on the prize.”

Joshua: “And he put you in a big match too!
Aren’t you excited for your match?”

Jessica paused,

Jessica: “… I do-
Want to stress that I’m thankful to wrestle,
I’m thankful to have a shot,
But I kind of feel like three opponents sucks.
This is the thanks I got-
For holding our division together for years,
While they collected off my back?
I’m excited to wrestle in big matches,
But those girls aren’t worthy of my strap.
That belt is mine. I worked years for it-
They haven’t done diddly squat.
I know Jerry had a tough decision to make,
So I’ve got to play the hand I’ve got.”

Joshua: “Jerry has to please The Board and the fans,
While being fair to the wrestlers too.
I know he takes you seriously.
And I’m sure the fans do too.”

Jessica: “Yeah, Maybe…”
She said with a sigh,
Either way they’d return to action,
On Inferno, Monday night.

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