"You know, I still can't believe it worked", Irwin said, staring down at the floor where the Tag Team Tournament was held at his club.
Jason looks down at the tournament floor with a sense of pride. He says, "I hate to say I told ya so... but I did".
"True, but aren't you the one who said big events in clubs don't work?", Irwin replies.
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(set: $domainpath to "http://www.scissored.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MuscleTourney1-prologue1-")"I guess we were both right", Jason responds. Irwin adds, "both right and wrong at the same time".
"Can't be mad when the money is rolling in", Jason says.
"You're right about that, son", Irwin agrees. "This tournament has really launched The Ascension right back into the #1 money making spot on the club scene".
"We're the envy of King Street", Irwin concludes, referencing the club area of town.
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[[Continue->Continue02]]"That's gonna be our next problem, I think", Irwin says.
"What do you mean?", Jason asks.
"Other clubs aren't going to just lie down. They'll fight back. It's business", Irwin explains.
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[[Continue->Continue03]]"Oh, right! That reminds me", Jason pipes. "I heard that Club Massive is going to run a tournament too".
"Sounds like they're copying our idea", Jason notes.
"What?? Why didn't you tell me about this sooner??", Irwin says with worry.
"Hey, I only just heard about it...", Jason replies defensively.
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[[Continue->Continue04]]"Besides, theirs is different", Jason says.
"How different", Irwin asks with skepticism.
"It's 1 on 1.. and only bodybuilders", Jason explains. "How stupid is that, right? Bodybuilders must be like 5% of our customer base".
"It's 16 participants and the left side of their starting bracket is women vs women and the right side starts as men vs women. The winners wrestle in the final", he continues.
"And there's no audience participation.. just watch along.", Jason adds, as Irwin scratches his head with worry.
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[[Continue->Continue05]]Irwin sighs.
"Jason, you're missing the point", he says. "They're //using// bodybuilders as the attraction to get people in the door".
"And not everyone likes to participate or have to make choices", Irwin continues. "Some want to just relax and enjoy the show".
"This could be a real threat to us", Irwin concludes.
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[[Continue->Continue06]]"So, what do you wanna do?", Jason asks. "We need a plan", Irwin responds.
"We need someone on our side to win that tournament.. they get the spotlight and bring it back to us", Irwin ponders aloud. "All eyes will still be on our club".
"Got it. I'll sign myself up right away", Jason agrees. Irwin cuts in quickly.
"No, no, that's not what I meant", Irwin explains. "You won't pass for a bodybuilder. But I know someone who will. Someone who's loyal to us too".
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[[Continue->Continue07]]"Oh no.. don't even say it.. Don't say Mel", Jason complains. "She's a woman! You can't... Is it Mel? Say it's not Mel...".
"It's Mel", Irwin confirms. Jason tries to interject, but Irwin explains further.
"Jason, you had your chance and you blew it in the tournament", Irwin says, raising his voice. "Just be glad I forgave you and that the tournament was popular enough that we still made profits".
"Mel already beat you. You won't pass as a bodybuilder, but she certainly will. She's perfect for this", Irwin says. Jason mumbles to himself, //"she didn't win the tourney either"//.
"Well she'll win this one", Irwin states.
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[[Continue->Continue08]]"And if she loses?", Jason asks.
"Remember what I told you, son... Always have a plan B", Irwin replies.
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[[Continue->Continue09]]Irwin heads off to call Mel and arrange her signup into Club Massive's bodybuilder tournament.
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