*Max Destruction is holding a punching bag while Bruno Kowalski attacks it. Both men are covered in sweat. Bruno stops punching and Max lets go. Both men sit down at benches in the workout area and dry off with towels.*
Max Destruction: I don't think you could be any more ready for this match against Ash, Bruno. You can win this thing, I know it.
Bruno Kowalski: I am ready. I've waited a long time for this chance.
MD: Ash had better be taking you seriously. Otherwise, he has absolutely no chance.
BK: We will see. Ash is an incredible wrestler. I've seen him pull out victories that seemed impossible. I am sure he is taking me seriously and rest assured I am doing the same.
*Both men stand up. Max extends his hand and Bruno shakes it.*
MD: Good luck, Bruno. I know you can do it.
BK: Thanks, Max.
*Bruno starts to walk away but Max places a hand on Bruno's chest and stops him.*
MD: Look, seeing as we are friends and all, you know I'm in your corner. One hundred percent. But... if you walk out of the next event as NRWL Champion, you need to know that I won't sit back. At the end of the day, I look out for number one. I came here to compete. I won't settle for anything less than becoming NRWL Champion while I am here. You and me, we may meet in that ring sometime down the line. You need to know, I won't hold back. I don't care who you are. If you are the champion when I come for it, I will come out swinging. It's what I do.
BK: No... I wouldn't expect any less. If the situation was reversed, you know I would be no different.
MD: Yeah.
BK: Yeah.
*Max puts his hand down. Both men stare at each other for a moment and then Bruno walks away.*
MD: *Without looking back at Bruno* Good luck.
BK: *Without looking back at Max* Yeah
*Bruno walks out of the training room door. Max stands there and listens to the door close behind him. He turns his head over his shoulder toward the door, turns back to look at the punching bag. He walks over to it and gives it one hard punch, knocking it off the chains, and then walks out of the room.*
