Joe Mama walks over to where MisterJLA is sitting and stands beside him for a moment.
JM: I see it went well with Chesty. When's the date?
JLA: She's weakening, I tell you! A few weeks ago, she'd have slapped me AND kicked me in the groin! She'll be mine soon!
JM:
JM: I see. So, would you like a hand getting up? Considering the big match tonight, I'd think you'd wanna discuss strategy. You know, work out a plan to beat the SDC...
MisterJLA gets off the floor...with an assist from Joe Mama.
JLA: Yeah...whuzzupwi'dat? Why is it just a six-man tag match? What're you doing that's so fucking important? Shouldn't you be - oh, I dunno - competing with us? You know, we ARE the IV!!! Not the III...the IV!!!
JM: We discussed this. I don't like this anymore than the rest of you. But the fact is, I've been off my game for a few months now. I've been losing my focus in matches and making rookie mistakes. My promos have been redundant and...
JLA: Long-winded?
The two men look straight at the camera for a moment. Then get go back to the backstage vignette.
JM: Between the injuries and the general burnout, I'm of no use to you three in the ring. You guys deserve better. Our allies and enemies deserve better. And these fans deserve better. Until I know I can compete at the levels I used to and provide promos that are less repetitive and...
JLA: Long-winded?
Another moment looking into the camera...
JM: I'm taking on management duties for the team. That means that I'll be pushing to get you guys the matches and the title shots that men of your caliber...
JLA: Calibre.
JM: What?
JLA: Calibre. You said "caliber". You meant "calibre". Captain Howdy taught me that.
JM:
JM: Listen, let's head back to the locker room and work out our strategy. I may not be competing, but I think I have a few ideas to ensure victory tonight. Get us back on track towards a few more title belts...
JLA: And soon...VERY soon!...Chesty will be MINE!!!
JM: Dude, why do you even want her? You think Darth's the only Dark Lord sabre-slamming her? That chick's swallowing more sith-spawn than...
JLA: Please don't talk about my future wife that way...
JM: *sigh* Okay...c'mon. Let's get ready for the match. I'll tell you more about Chesty later...
The two men walk off. JLA can be heard asking, "Is Chesty really messin' around on Darth?" to which Joe Mama can just barely be heard saying, "If I told you with who, you'd never believe me..." Then fade out and cut to Louie and Mike.