Mmouse Enterprises Press Conference

Mmouse Enterprises HQ2

Nashville, TN

October 14, 2019

(CM: Catherine Mouse)

*Catherine enters the room and takes the podium*

CM: Thank you, members of the press, for coming this afternoon. We have quite a bit to cover as the premier of our brand new era begins to enter the final stretch. I can report as of right now that PWI is about 80% ready to kick off the 6th and likely final era of professional wrestling. If I didn’t know any better and if it weren’t for the mandate issued by the WOW late this past summer, I would say that we would be ready for a premier as early as Thanksgiving, if not slightly sooner. Additionally, it is incumbent upon me to announce that the Internal Draft between the “Legends” and “Asylum” brands officially took place yesterday, the results of which will be made public very soon. Finally, I am happy to announce that my uncle, Lenny, will be getting back into the business of impartial wrestling analysis by the end of this week as he will offer previews of the upcoming PWI cards as well as his predictions for what to expect from our competition.

He will simply call it “Wrestling with Lenny”. Also, I am here to reveal that I am formally withdrawing my support for any intergender matches in the PWI or elsewhere, including the currently scheduled Extreme Battle Royal for Immunity Status. Any questions.

Sports Illustrated: Yes, Catherine, does this blockbuster announcement about the intergender matches have anything to do with criticism your company received from – for example – your competition about such?

CM: I would be lying if I said that I didn’t reexamine the issue after the backlash we received. I’m trying to maintain a civil tone regarding our competition, but the legitimate concerns expressed about superstar safety by wrestling experts have caused me to think that it wouldn’t be in the best interest of our talent for the men and women to clash…even if it is just once a year. I realize, also, that I may sound like a hypocrite for taking this position especially since I lobbied for and succeeded in promoting Amazon to contend for what has traditionally been a man’s world title, but when you consider the dangerous possible male opponents that any woman on the roster may have to face – like Kane, Fred, Slammer, for example – then you are forced to recognize that this is about more than just trying to capture people’s attention. Careers are at stake here.

HBO Sports: Does that mean that the Extreme Battle Royal is cancelled?

CM: Not yet, no. Since my father has refused to sign off on a cancellation I need the Board of Directors to unanimously vote along with me to override his veto. That is a requirement that my father would have to pursue if the shoe were on the other foot. As of right now, the Board is leaning towards my position, but there are a few members who seem more amenable to Mickey’s.

Pro Wrestling Illustrated: It is great news to hear about your uncle Lenny’s return to analysis. One question, though: how will his tone be regarding competition? Can we expect him to be abrasive like Ric Venom?

CM: No, my uncle respects the efforts of his youngest and eldest siblings, as well as myself. I personally assigned this task to Lenny, and he will be completely professional in this newfound role.

CBS Sports: Speaking of your uncle, he took some jabs at your company – primarily aimed at Mickey - in a recent candid interview. In said interview, he repeatedly made overtures to you, insisting that Mickey is overlooking you, and then he noted that EWA will be hosting a live show right here in Nashville. Any thoughts?

CM: I saw the interview and will not comment on the spat between Benny and my father. They have their family feud whereas I am strictly here to bring a superior product. It was not my choice to split the roster, but my father forced the split with his reentry into the business and insistence that he be granted what he considered to be his rightful authority to determine the future of the company. The Board subsequently compromised by compelling a brand split so that Mickey and I could have creative control over our own pieces of the PWI. That is why we have the brand split that my uncle thinks was just an attempt by my father to rehash an old storyline. It was the product of a legitimate inability to agree on our future course as one united brand.

As for the EWA coming to Nashville and the numerous attempts by Benny to hint that he wants a respectful battle. I say that all is fair in love and war. There may well be a demand for his product here, but I can assure you that it works both ways. We are considering every possible venue across the country for our shows, and Connecticut has always been a favorite hotspot of wrestling fandom.

NBC Sports: Why was it necessary to host the draft two and a half months in advance?

CM: Once I saw that we had reached the number of women on the roster to make it happen I pushed the issue. I want our talent to know where they will be working once the draft’s changes take effect on January 27th. This gives them ample time to make the plans they need with their families instead of creating last minute chaos for them.

PBS: With the remarks with which you opened your comments about being able to open earlier than scheduled one would be forgiven to think that PWI wishes it could start earlier and that maybe the rumors which spread a couple months ago about such may have been true. Any thoughts?

CM: It was my own opinion that we could start earlier than scheduled if we could and if we wanted to. I am also of the opinion that we are perfectly fine waiting until January 6th, 2020. Thank you, everyone, I must be going. *Leaves*