Episode 4: “Into the Ring – The First Step”

Let’s go! Here’s Episode 4 of The King of Fighters: A New Beginning (Tiffany’s Story) – things are getting real now!

Episode 4: “Into the Ring – The First Step”

Scene opens in a quiet living room. Tiffany is sitting on the edge of the couch, clutching her phone tightly. Her goggles hang around her neck. On the screen is a message from Ryder Velvet.

Ryder Velvet (voice message):

"Hey champ. I talked to some people. There’s an opening at Reality of Wrestling down in Texas. They train the real deal. I told them about you. Pack your gear — you’re in."

Tiffany (screaming):

"MOM! MOMMYYYY! I’M GOING TO A WRESTLING SCHOOL!!!"

Cut to Taylor dropping a dish in shock, and Stacy running out with a towel on her head.

Scene Shift – Arrival at REALITY OF WRESTLING (ROW)

(A real-world wrestling promotion and training academy founded by Booker T.)

The camera pans across the sign: “Reality of Wrestling – Where Dreams Become Legacy.”

Tiffany enters the large gym — the sound of heavy slams, sweat, and grunts fill the air. Inside the ring are real trainees practicing bumps and chain wrestling. A retired, muscular man with graying hair and a deep voice steps forward.

Michael “Iron Fist” Cortez — Former wrestling legend turned head trainer.

Michael:

"You’re the little girl Ryder was hyping up, huh? Let’s see what you’re made of."

Tiffany (nervous but bold):

"Sir... Before we start, can I ask something?"

Michael:

"Already making demands? Go ahead."

Tiffany:

"My sister Destiny... she trains with me. She's big, she's strong, and she’s my best tag partner. Please… can she join too?"

Michael (gruff but thoughtful):

"...She better be able to take a bump. One shot. If she can hang, she’s in."

Training Begins

Destiny shows up the next day, slightly unsure but ready. She's handed a pair of knee pads and boots.

Michael:

"Alright, Rookies. Day one starts now. No flips, no gimmicks — just fundamentals."

Training Montage Begins

🎵 Hype rock music plays as scenes cut quickly between drills 🎵

Tiffany practices rolls, flips, running ropes, and shoulder bumps.

Destiny struggles at first but nails a hip toss that impresses everyone.

Michael teaches them how to fall safely (“slap the mat, protect the neck!”).

Push-ups, squats, jumping drills.

They learn wrist-lock escapes, drop toe holds, and lock-up techniques.

Destiny lifts a sandbag over her head while Tiffany runs suicides across the gym.

Michael (shouting):

"Wrestling isn’t just strength! It’s rhythm, timing, and pain! You want this? EARN IT!"

By the end of week one, both girls are bruised, sore — and grinning.

Night at the Dorms – Bunkbeds and Ice Packs

Tiffany (applying ice to her elbow):

“You still with me, Big Sis?”

Destiny (groaning):

“Barely. My butt has a heartbeat.”

They laugh.

Tiffany:

“But we’re doing it. We’re really doing it.”

Destiny (smiling):

“Ryder’s gonna freak when she sees how far we’ve come.”

Narrator (voiceover):

From backyard flips to real-deal grapples — Tiffany and Destiny are one step closer to the ring of legends.

Text on screen:

“Next Time: Ryder Returns – The First Showcase Match!”

Want Episode 5 next, where they get ready for their first real match in front of a crowd?

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