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       The dust settlles
       By: awesome aries Date: October 2, 2016, 6:21 am
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       Suzuka Ishikawa was sitting in the locker room waiting for the
       press conference to begin that she thought would seal her fate
       with the Awesome Aries team.  She had been told that Management
       wanted to see her after the press conference and she just knew
       that the team was going to let her go.  She was about to get up
       when she heard the locker room door open and in walked Utada
       Hikaru.  Suzuka asked her what she was doing there and Utada
       responded that she had the right to be there.  Utada went to her
       locker and was in the process of cleaning out her locker when
       Suzuka asked her again what she was doing.
       Utada:  Look Suzuka you know what I am doing here.  Im gone, A
       group of us are fed up with the way this stable is heading and
       we have decided to get out while the getting is good.  Besides,
       this stable is not big enough to contain what was about  to
       happen.
       Suzuka:  What does that mean.
       Utada:  You know what I am talking about.  There has been a lot
       of talk around this stable about expectations and especially you
       and me.  We both know that since we are referees as well as
       fighters they are expecting a lot more from us and I personally
       have had enough of that.
       Suzuka:  Well I look to it as a challenge.  I try to catch
       things that some of the other fighters are using to gain an
       advantage in matches but you can't see everything and though I
       have made some mistakes as a referee, I can look at film and see
       what they are doing later and can watch for it the next time I
       referee one of their matches.
       Utada: That is how I look at it but that is not all.  Some of
       these people talking seem to think that we should be better
       fighters and I dont appreciate some of the comments that I have
       heard.
       Suzuka: I don't listen to all of that.
       Utada:  Well you should because they are all saying that you are
       better than me.  We both know that is not true.  I am twice the
       referee and fighter as you.  You know it and I know it.
       Suzuka:  You really think so huh.  maybe its the other way
       around, maybe those comments were right,  Maybe I am better than
       you .
       The bickering between the two continues for a minute or two
       until suddenly Utada attacks Suzuka and the two Japanese girls
       start fighting wildly.  Wild punches and slaps fly for several
       long seconds before Suzuka slips and falls to her backside.
       Utada stands over her and warns her not to get up and when she
       starts to get up, Utada kicks her viciously in the ribs and then
       stomps her three or four times before help arrives in the form
       of Reon Kadena and Chrissie Chau.  They pull Utada away from
       Suzuka and push her towards the exit but Utada stops long enough
       to pick up her belongings and walks away yelling at Suzuka that
       this was not over.  Reon and Chrissie get Utada moved out of the
       room and help Suzuka pick herself up and clean up.  A few
       minutes later Suzuka joined the rest of her team as the press
       conference was about to begin.  She looked around to see not
       just her teammates but some news reporters as well.
       Management:  Thanks everyone for joining us here, for this sad
       moment but we are going to move ahead with what we have to do.
       As most of you know, this stable has been through a lot the last
       few months.  We have had a couple of incidents that set off some
       investigations to search for the individuals involved and as of
       this date we are now through with those investigations.  We are
       not going to mention any names, those individuals have been
       talked to and we have settled the whole situation as finished
       business.  The sad part of this is that due to some actions that
       had to happen, several of our team members have asked to be
       released from their contracts.  after the dust has settled we
       have dropped 13 girls from the stable roster and we think that
       our remaining members are now ready to move forward.  The stable
       will be led by our new team leader Harumi Nemoto who is a very
       sharp leader and we have every confidence in her abilities.  Our
       smaller stable is now ready to move forward and each member has
       been talked to to get their feedback and we are all in agreement
       that things are going to get better for our stable.
       Nancy O'Dell:  Can i interject a question at this point.  Rumors
       have it that the girls involved in what has happened have joined
       together to form a new stable led by your former stable leader
       Jennifer Love Hewitt.  Is that true and if so has is that going
       to affect the Aries stable.
       Management:  Yeah that is all true,  but that should have no
       effect on our day to day operations here at Aries stables.  I
       know that Jennifer will do a great job of leading the way for
       her new stable and we understand that she has added some talent
       to that stable other than the girls we lost.  This will not
       affect our stable.  We will treat that stable just as we do any
       other stable and their fighters.  We have nothing against any of
       those girls but we are not going to back down from any
       challenges from them or any other stable.  In the end what we
       have here at Awesome Aries is a team that is going to get better
       and we are not going to allow anything to bring us down.  If
       there is no other questions we hope that all of your concerns
       have been answered and if not we are open door here to answer
       any questions that you might have later on but rest assured,
       This stable is very solid and though we have lost some talent,
       our remaining talent is very capable and experienced to move
       forward as we strive to become the best team here in the UMMA.
       With no other questions, the press conference breaks up and
       everyone goes there seperate way.  Management takes his leaders
       into his office.
       Management:  Okay we are through with all of this old business
       and its now time to move forward.  We all know what we have to
       do and I have all the faith in you my leaders of this stable.
       We need everyone on the same page from here on out.  If anything
       out of the ordinary appears we need to deal with that as quickly
       as possible.  We have a lot of talent here but I still see a lot
       of room for improvement. I expect my leaders here to step up and
       solidify this team.  I am always here to help but you 4 are
       responsible for keeping order and keeping everyone on the same
       page.  If you dont think you can handle that then I will
       understand but I have faith in each of you that you will not let
       me down.  Is there anything else that needs to be taken care of
       before I meet with Suzuka Ishikawa.
       Michelle, Taylor, Katharine and Harumi all acknowledge that all
       is good and they leave.  Management then asks Suzuka to come on
       inside and closed the door behind them.
       Management:  Suzuka I have asked you in here to talk with you
       about what is going. Before I do that I need to ask how you are
       doing.
       Suzuka:  Im good, We have had a tough few weeks and I have felt
       a lot of uneasiness inside the cage with our fighters when I get
       the opportunity to referee one of our teams matches.  I have
       always tried to be fair in how I address each match but as a
       referee you can't catch everything that happens and sometimes I
       have a hard time with that.  I always try my best and I try to
       get better on catching things when I am the referee.
       Management: I applaud you for that and I know that you are
       working hard.  Now I need you to get better inside the cage as a
       competitor.  When I brought you into this stable I saw a lot of
       talent and I know that you have a lot going on.  Now is your
       time to tell me how you feel.  Do you feel like you can do this.
       You can be a superstar if you put your mind to it.  I see the
       talent and I know you can do it.  Its all on your table now.  I
       need some committment from you to work even harder.  Can you do
       that for me.
       Suzuka:  I think I can do that,  I thought that you were
       bringing me in here to let me go.  I came in here expecting to
       fight for my contract.  I can do that and I will give you my
       promise that I will give you my best.  Thank you for giving me a
       chance.
       Management: Really why would you get that Idea that I would let
       you go.
       Suzuka:  Im sorry, I was seeing what was going on and I was
       getting nervous.  We lost a lot of talented girls and I know
       that my record is not very impressive so I was expecting to get
       my walking papers.
       Management:  I would not ever do that,  I think that I am fair
       and as long as you give me your best every night,  I will back
       you and give you my every confidence.  I really like what we
       have here and I know that each and every one of you will give me
       your best.  You just let me know if something changes or you do
       not feel comfortable with what I have set forth for you
       Suzuka:  Thanks, I know you give us all that you can and I
       appreciate you giving me a chance and backing me up.
       With that Suzuka hugs management and walks out with a little
       more confidence in where she stands.
       Michelle Yeoh:  Hey boss can i have a minute of your time.
       Management:  Sure Michelle,  Whats on your mind.
       Michelle:  This has been a rough few months.  I don't want to
       interfere with business but is everything good now.
       Management:  I think so Michelle,  you and the team leaders,
       Katharine and Taylor have done a great job of keeping their
       teams under control and I think that Harumi is a great choice to
       lead the team forward.  Is there anything that I need to know.
       Michelle:  No, I have just seen you under some pressure lately
       and I know you have dealt with a lot of things over the last few
       months.  Me and your team leaders are here to help and I just
       wanted you to know that.  Anything that we can help with we just
       wanted you to know that we are here.
       Management:  Thanks for that Michelle,  You all have done a
       great job of helping me thus far.  I think the problems are
       behind us.  Lets give the dust some time to settle down and move
       forward.  I am still a work in progress and I am learning this
       stable is growing.  Did you have anything else that we need to
       talk about.
       Michelle:  I just wanted to see how you were,  I know we lost
       some good talent but what you have here is a dedicated bunch.
       Management:  I think so too.
       Michelle:  Can we say a prayer together.
       Management:  Sure
       The two hold hands and say a short prayer.
       Management: Thanks Michelle and by the way, Things have been
       tense here the last few weeks but I have wanted to tell you that
       you had a really great win a few weeks ago and I saw a lot of
       heart from you.  Great job and keep it up
       Michelle with a smile:  Thanks boss.  I am trying to improve
       every day.
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