Arcane v Areano

[UKWF]

Post your RPs for the match below. 2RP cap, max. 500 words per RP.

[Talia Areano]

Camera pans with Ursula sitting on a Ferris wheel, we see her admiring the view of London. She has a excited look on her face. After some moments she finally address the camera.

"Hello aficionados in the UK and also all around the world. I am sure some of you wanted my thoughts on my last match in UKWF. Well I did win, but the way I won wasn't something I was proud of in the least. I hope you are listening Asphyxiator. The next time we are in the ring together, our match will end with a clear winning. Not someone winning by DQ. That is a promise so ready that clear and well. I never forget anything."

Ursula pauses, only for a short moment.

"But right now I can't think about you Asphyxiator. Because I have to focus on my next match. Even though he might be down on his luck in his matches, I will not underestimate Arcane in our match. You see Arcane since coming back to UKWF. I have one goal in mind and that is finally becoming UKWF Champion. Sure I might have had shot after shot that the title. But every match I get closer and closer from winning it."

Ursula hunches back.

"That's why I will move up from the bottom, facing whoever I have to face until I finally earn my shot at the UKWF championship. This is where you come into play, Arcane. You are someone that stands in my way. This is my chance to finally take my spot as one of the best wrestler's in UKWF. So Arcane let's go out there and fight like our lives depended on it."

She shrugs her shoulder.

"I heard you have a lot of friends out there, somewhere? But let's be honest you don't need them. You can achieve a win with your own talents. But just like you have friends. I have amigos as well, all those people around the world has my back in that ring. So be prepared Arcane, because you are facing an army."

Ursula looks over her shoulder and smiles as the sun sets behind her. 

[Arcane]

Oh he lost two in two.
He couldn't beat a junkie.
He couldn't even beat a girl.
He's not so special after all.
He's just Stella's bitch.

I see you talking - at least you're talking about me.

It's kinda funny how often my name comes out your filthy mouths. You all want to elevate your position by mentioning Arcane. For such a useless, impotent bitch, I seem to be getting a lot of attention round here. Maybe it's just by association, my shadowy links with management; I've managed to worm my way into their good books, haven't I? There is a reason why I've been chosen, even if you're all blind to see it. 

The fact is I've been guilty of under-performing. My debut hinted greatness, but subsequent matches have killed the hype, and now here I am due to face Ursula Areano. She's a seasoned veteran of the independent scene, bouncing between federations, never really establishing herself in any of them. I won't run her down because she is one of few to show any semblance of measure in her approach to facing me. She hasn't yet uttered some of the aforementioned. Perhaps a worthy opponent for a flash in the pan like myself...

But perception is of no real significance to the outcome. I'm quite content for the imbeciles in the back and in the stands to view me in such a fashion. It's not indicative of my caliber. It doesn't change what I can and cannot do; well prepared, on form and without the stench of tobacco on my breath, I'll smoke anyone on the roster. I know that to be true, irrespective of public opinion.

It's high time I demonstrate that, and dampen the spirits of some of these non-believers. They're all getting carried away. It's the digital age of instant gratification, nobody understands nor accepts you win some, you lose some. This sport, as with life, is never black and white; the next upset is right around the corner, ready to tear down your narrative and ruin your expectations. It's never as simple as their simple minds perceive.

See, the problem for someone like me - raised in the slums - is that it's all too easy to get complacent somewhere like UKWF. I spent years pushing weight, then a couple more locked down with rapists and murderers. Now I'm free, and this industry has provided luxuries I could never imagine. Win or loss, I'm blessed with a stable income. It doesn't matter if I'm curtain jerking or in the main event, I'm still a world away from the cold streets of Northwest London, or the even colder walls of a squalid prison cell.

But I need to do better. Not even for me, but for Stella. When no one else would, she gave me a chance.

Motivation's a bitch.

Time to fuck it 'til it comes.

[Arcane]

Arcane: His Dark Past and Fading Future?

By Michael Silverstein

14/10/2016

Alex Sarantis, better known to wrestling fans as Arcane, debuted to little fanfare. Despite the bluster of his first vignette, the majority of UKWF fans were nonplussed and knew little of his dark origins. Even the smart fans, familiar with his successful stint in So-Cal Unplugged, were unsure on the specific details of his criminal past.

However, some of these details are actually open to the public, and so I've done some research on the topic. Sarantis was born and raised in Northwest London, as he often mentions, but succumbed to the allure of the street. He spent the next several years in a violent gang, heavily involved in the trafficking of illegal substances throughout the capital. Not just narcotics but firearms, some of which have since been identified as murder weapons in various cases.

Now questions over his level of authority within the gang is what led to a relatively short sentence upon his conviction in 2014. While his membership was evident, prosecutors were unable to pin any formal leadership on the young man. Our sources in Northwest London have privately named Sarantis as one of the ringleaders of the operation, but for their own safety, they were unwilling to speak to the police department or co-operate in any legal proceedings.

To his credit, Sarantis' behaviour in prison was excellent, and I'm told he actually achieved some formal qualification in philosophy and ethics whilst serving time. There has been many rumours surrounding his conditional release from prison. From what I've found online and through speaking with representatives from the police force, Sarantis must adhere to a time-sensitive curfew, wear an electronic tag and he is barred from travelling beyond the borders of the United Kingdom.

That said, this does not explain the link to Stella Chalmers-Blythe, the wealthy owner of UKWF. Sarantis has publicly thanked her for the opportunity to perform for the federation, and it appears this is a collaborative rehabilitation effort with the prison system. Stella clearly moves in those circles but regardless, she has found herself a willing but highly dangerous new ally. I assume she's read his files and doesn't see a problem with associating with a convicted gun runner?

Sarantis, under his stage name of Arcane, is due to face Ursula Areano at UKWF Corporate Punishment. He's had a tough time lately; losing on two consecutive shows to Mark Storm and Juliet Black. It seems his stock his falling, and with Stella breathing down his neck, this could his last chance to keep her interest. She hinted on Twitter earlier today she has a new toy, and so perhaps it's too little too late for this criminal.

What do you think of Arcane? Comment below and we'll keep you posted on any updates on our research.