Dead on the road? Pfft, I'd say not.

[Trouble*]

Throw ya hands up...
I move in, I move out
Hands up, Hands down
Back up, back up, TELL ME WHAT YOUR GUNNA DO NOW!
Breathe in and breathe out,
Hands up, Hands down
Back up, back up, TELL ME WHAT YOUR GUNNA DO NOW!

For the first time in over 7 months, the heavy rhythm to Rollin' by Limp Bizket fires up onto the P.A. system, and carries out through all of the speakers surrounding the arena. At the first words "Throw ya hands up", the crowd bursts into excitement. Could it be?

Their answers are answered, as "The Star" Ryan Blaze comes onto the stage. Many audience members stop their cheers instantly, frozen by shock. Only a week ago, Ryan Blaze was announced dead at the age of 24, but now the whole world sees him alive on the stage.

Ryan kicks it old school, and quickly turns his back to the crowd, who roars with approval. He sends both arms out to the sides, and sparks rain down onto him. With a quick turn on one foot, he continues on down the ramp. Ryan continues down the ramp, and to wards the ring. He slides in the ring, and grabs the microphone waiting for him at underneath a turnbuckle.

Today's a great day for the Blaze family. Today, I, Ryan Blaze, just pulled the trick of a life time on the whole world. Back in Atlanta, a news bulletin screamed "Professional Wrestler Dies of Drug Abuse". I guess I'm going to be the one to inform you, as it seems no one else has figured it out.. I AIN'T DEAD, BOYZ AND GURLZ! Ryan Blaze won't die, and I won't quit. Ryan Blaze fights for what's truly right, and that's all..

The fans manage to release a small cheer....

....
AND I TRICKED YOU AGAIN! HAH!

Do you really think I'm idiotic enough to actually "fight for what's right"? Do you really think I'm doing this JUST for the fans? Well, if I was, I wouldn't be a professional wrestler right now. No, I'd be in some hick state wrestling for charity. I'm gunning for one thing only. The XWA World Title. However, I'm a fair man, I'm willing to take my licks for this federation before I'm brought up to where I deserve to be- Main event status.

Now, I'll take up a few moments to talk about TNB.. XWA's sibling federation. Well, in TNB I accomplished what.. Well there's that one thing.. and that one other thing.. and tha- NOTHING! ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! And do you think you know why? Well, you may know, and you may not. I'm willing to tell you either way- I was HELD DOWN in TNB. I was "Mr. Unable to play nice" *laughs* Well, in any wrestling industry the good guy always gets a tick in the L column. That's because sports entertainment companies like TNB want to see their bad guys get ahead. I guess it's because the typical muscle head goes good with the fans?

Ryan cracks a grin.

Just look at XWA's former champion.

So, to get rid of the crap hole known as TNB, I simply did what I do best- I used my knowledge, I went on wikipedia and simply made an article claiming I was dead. I then went straight to my personal doctor and payed him a good 10 grand to keep his mouth shut good, and to make up a false story saying I was an addict *A serious look comes across his face* I didn't say to anyone personally that I was dead, except for my doctor, and the only time he'd say anything is if questions.

At this point, Ryan completely stops. The crowd was blasting him with boos just like a fat kid would blast an ice cream truck driving full speed away from him with boos.

TNB is now the past, and it was when I reached there. It's falling apart, and there's nothing I could have done to fix it- hence why I'm here now. And now that I'm here, I'd like to go onto the topic of XWA.

Xtraordinary Wrestling Association has many people I know roaming the halls.. and many I don't. Well, tonight, since I'm officially XWA property.. I'd like to call anyone out from the back. ANYONE. I'd like to see how I can handle myself with someone in XWA before I start to bet the big money. That's why this is an official open challenge.

Just by looking at him, it's obvious he's put on some weight in muscle mass. Could he possibly still do his lightning quick moves with this body structure?

[ejstone]

After seeing Ryan Blaze back in action, a smirk formed across the face of Austin Harris. He scratched his scruffy beard and shook his head while he began to walk down the halls. It would be good to see Ryan again, even though the two hate each other.

Suddenly This Is Why I’m Hot blasts the P.A. and Harris walks onto the stage. He looks down at the ring and stares in the eyes of Blaze with a large smirk. Austin walks down the ramp and rolls into the ring grabbing a microphone raising it up to mouth level.

Well damn, if it ain’t Ryan Blaze. I thought you where dead boy. I thought you where out of our lives for good. Now you say it was all a “trick”. Damn boy, you had some people scared there you know. But now that your alive, I guess that means I can kick your ass just like I did back in New York eh Ryan? So I officially accept your open challenge! Blaze vs Harris once again. Let’s see just how good this time off paid off for you. Looks like you put on a bit of muscle, but that don’t mean nothing because once again Ryan Blaze, you will BOW DOWN TO GREATNESS![/i][/color]

[Trouble*]

Saying the word "boy" makes ya cool now I guess, seeing as you said it a lot during that lil' statement of yours. And, considering you seemed to always follow the trend.. Yeah..

But hey, I shouldn't be in a bad mood with ya, man! It's good to see ya, cuz I know for damn sure I want a rematch after the last confrontation in New York, and I REALLY want to crush you for placing your hands on my sister.. WHEN WE WERE FEUDING! Oh, and how'd that go, Harris? Only a few weeks after the huge New York match, didn't you get dumped? Funny thing is, it was for a good friend of mine, a guy named Shawn Crossfire. That guy's a cool cat, and I gave him the thumbs up to be with my sister. I'd rather have a classy brother-in-law than a trashy brother-in-law. Dig? Do you?

Mr. Harris, it's your turn to play. Just remember- when I lay out an open challenge, I expect for my opponent to hammer out some type of match, whether it be a 15-foot ladder match to a pure rules match.

Ryan's confidence raised to the roof the second he saw Harris walk out. It wasn't because he thought Harris sucked, but he knew all of Harris' tricks and maneuvers enough to be able to hold his own against him, and Ryan had also began to develop a new style of fighting- one of which Harris never witnessed from Ryan.

[ejstone]

Follow the trend? Haha, man you know I’ve always been myself. I just like to piss you off that’s all. *fans boo*.

Austin turns to the fans.

Shut the hell up while I’m talking got that?

The fans boo even more when Harris turns back to Blaze.

Ah your sis, we had some good times me and her. Especially in bed, that was the best part.

A smirk comes across the face of Harris once more.

But I guess she couldn’t keep up with a real man so she had to go running to Crossfire. But that was then and this is now, so I get to pick the match type? Ladder ain’t my style man you know that. So we’re going to have ourselves a straight up pure rules match.

Austin lowers his microphone.[/i][/color]

[Trouble*]

I remember seeing you walking around with a RipZone Shirt. Man oh mighty, I made them famous I guess.

Oh, and that little bed comment, Harris? Yeah, she told me about that "experience". You may have had a good time but.. I heard you're small. Don't gimme wrong, I guess some chicks dig it small, like an exotic fruit or something, but Tiff doesn't.

The fans give a collective "OOHHH", but Ryan ignores it.

Pure rules, Harris? You're on. Funny, Austin, last time we fought under these terms I made you tap the hell out.

[ejstone]

Wow Blaze, there are plenty of RipZone t-shirts out in the world you know. You aren’t the only person who wears them.

Harris walks around the ring

And as for mine being small? That ain’t what your sis thought when I was rocking her world night after night until she couldn’t take it anymore. But I guess some girls can’t handle it.

And why you always stuck talking bout the past man? Yeah you beat me, that was then this is now. Things have changed. But hey, if you don’t want pure rules then feel free to choose the match yourself.[/i][/color]

[Trouble*]

Oh I want pure rules, Harris, that's something I know we both do well in. Just remember one thing, Harris.. When I dominate you here in XWA.. Just remember that I'm moving in, and I'm taking over. Just like I did back in New York. I can pin you, make you tap or just knock you out. The choice is mine, and once you get in the ring with me, you'll see my decision.

Ryan smiles, and allows Harris to have last word. That right there isn't a typical Ryan Blaze tactic.

[ejstone]

We'll just see about that Blaze. At Takedown, Harris and Blaze face off again. And just like in New York, I will stand victorious again.

Harris smirks as he drops the microphone and exits the ring. He doesn't quite leave yet as he waits to hear what Blaze will say.[/i][/color]

[genesis]

Just as both Austin Harris & Ryan Blaze finish going back and forth against each other. The arena goes into complete darkness then a huge red spotlight comes on and starts dancing around the arena as a message appears on the video screen:

The Wait Is Now Over.....
The Biggest Star in TNB History Has Come to XWA....
Ladies & Gentleman......CONTROVERSY HAS ARRIVED !!![/color]

After the last line appears on screen. "King of my World" by Saliva begins to play loudly over the PA System as the fans start to stand up and start screaming as they recognize exactly who it is thats about to come out.

And sure enough, out from the stage curtains walks out what could be XWA's biggest acquisition to date. The King of Controversy himself, the man they call GENESIS has arrived to XWA !

Announcer #1 - OH MY GOD ! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT !

Announcer #2 - No, I can't. I can't believe what I'm seeing myself. Genesis is here and in a XWA ARENA !

Genesis, now standing on the stage, throws his arms out in a cross motion as the crowd just goes absolutely nuts. Ryan Blaze & Austin Harris can't believe it either as they both try to shut out the cheers from the crowd for the King of Controversy. Genesis makes his way down the rampway, turns to look back at the curtains, and throws his arms out once more in a cross motion. When he does, Flames start to shoot out on the sides of the ramp. Getting another big "pop" from the crowd.

Genesis then eyes both Harris & Blaze as he slides into the ring. The fans start cheering "Genesis" over and over again. As he looks out at the crowd. Genesis spots a few signs of him. The signs say "Genesis, Welcome to XWA", "Controversy Has Arrived", & "The King has FINALLY Come Home" respectively.

Genesis then walks over and grabs a microphone from the ring announcer at ringside. After soaking in more of the cheers for him. Genesis then finally begins to speak to everyone:

Genesis - AH YES....The Legend Continues !

After saying that one phrase. The crowd starts going into another feeding frenzy. Chanting "Genesis" once again. Then once they calm down. Genesis continues speaking...

Genesis - Let me say this. That right there. Was the biggest and the most LOUDEST pop I've ever heard in my career....EVER. Bar none. THIS....(Genesis points out to the crowd) is the reason I arrived to XWA. The fans, the atmosphere, just everything. I can say thats its a breath fresh air from what I'm normally used to hearing or seeing at that other company.

Unlike this guy (points at Ryan Blaze). I didn't hate the other federation. Way I see it, the other place just wasn't fun anymore. I felt that in my time there. I did everything that I could possibly do for that company and then some. So when the offer came up to me from the XWA Executive Committee about joining the Xtraordinary Wrestling Association, a.k.a XWA. How could I refuse such a great offer ?

The fans start to go crazy again as you can barely hear the announcers speak:

Announcer #1 - This man is simply phenominal. Just how he can manipulate the crowd like that.

Announcer #2 - He's the king, what do you expect ? He's a King thats in control of all the pawns.

Announcer #1 - That he is.

Genesis - Now don't get me wrong Ryan Blaze. I've got no beef with you whatsoever. You did what you had to do there and left cause you wanted to make a real impact. Become the big superstar you once was right ? Blaze, just for the record. I have the utmost respect for you.

You see Blaze. We are alot alike me & you. We were both huge stars in TNB & LXW. We were both champions and well known commodities in both federations. Fact is Blaze. I always wanted to see what would happen. What would happen if Genesis & Ryan Blaze hooked it up in the middle of a wrestling ring.

You say your Ryan "Freakin" Blaze ? Well, allow me to re-introduce myself to you. I'm Genesis, The King of "Freakin" Controversy ! My name alone equals ratings. Cause I bring my "A" game each and every week. Everything I do Blaze is centered around one goal and one goal only. To be the very best ! And thats my mission in XWA. To become the very best this company has to offer.

Now, I'm not saying that XWA should throw me a title shot right out of the shoot. I will be more then happy to work my way up the ladder. I've done it before & I'll do it again if I have to. I've got no problem with that at all. Because that makes my job much more sweeter.

Genesis turns his attention over to Austin Harris.

Genesis - Now Harris, don't get all down in the dumps. I haven't forgotten about you. From hearing you flap your little gums moments ago. You wanted Blaze over here to "Bow Down to the Greatest ?" Is that correct ? Yes or No !?

Harris nods his head yes.

Genesis - So....you truly believe your the greatest right ? Well, here's a news flash for ya buddy boy. You got your eyes locked on the eyes on the very best that wrestling has to offer. You see Harris. The difference between me and the rest is. I talk a big game. But I know how to back it up.

Harris, I see potential in you kid. I really do. However, do I think you can beat Ryan Blaze's a$$ ? Maybe. Do I think you can kick my A$$ ? F*** No !

Announcer #1 - Oh boy.

Announcer #2 - Genesis is putting both men in there places tonight. Talk about a first impression.

Genesis - The way I see it. Since you two appear to wanna step into the ring with each other. How about we spice things up a bit. Lets make it a 3-Way Dance ! Thats right. Ryan "He Ain't Freakin' Dead" Blaze & Austin "I so badly want to be the Greatest" Harris. Right here, in this very ring TONIGHT !!!

The fans start to go ballistic again and start cheering "Triple Threat" over and over again. As the crowd appears to want to see the three men go at it.

Announcer #1 - Seems like the fans really like Genny's idea.

Genesis - So XWA Executives, give these people what they wanna see and make the match happen. It will be a huge ratings draw I can assure you. And as for you two clowns. You can bet your a$$es that when all is said and done. When the smoke is clear and the dust has settled. You both will have bare witnessed to the biggest beating of your life. Courtesy of the man they call Genesis.

Oh yeah, one last thing. You both will also & most definitly.......BOW DOWN.........................TO...............................THE KING !!!!

[ejstone]

Austin grabs the microphone he through out of the ring and turns his attention to Genesis.

So your Genesis. ”The King of Controversy”. You want a 3 way dance with the two of us at Takedown? Well after all the smack talk that you just blurted out I ain’t got no problem with that. Genesis vs Harris vs Blaze at Takedown. And I sure as hell ain’t Bowing down to the King. But you two on the other hand WILL BOW DOWN TO GREATNESS!

Harris throws the microphone down near his side as he looks at both men. [/i][/color]

[genesis]

Genesis - Harris, let me ask you a very serious question. Are you by chance....mentally challenged ?

Fans start to laugh at Harris.

Genesis - Whats wrong Austin ? You look a little confused. Even looking a little bit flushed. Oh....wait a minute ! I get it now. Maybe your not retarded after all. I think your problem is that you my friend are suffering from stage fright. And thats okay, really it is. I mean when anyone, man, woman, or child gets near a superstar of my calibur. They all become a little bit scared. Maybe even a little bit nervous you see.

So for you to only say that much to me proves that you really do envy me don't you ? You wish that you could come out here and be like me. Act like me, talk like me. You name it. You see Harris, I make a living on making people's lives, much like yours, very very miserable.

You see Harris. You come out here and act like a big shot. Now here's the problem I have with that. There's a very fine line between acting like your a king and being a king. You see, you come out here and run your mouth "acting" like your somebody. Like your the greatest thing to walk god's green earth.

And then on the other hand. You have.....ME !


Fans start to cheer for Genesis as he pauses for a second to absorb some of the cheers. The crowd even goes into a chant saying "Genesis Owns You" several times. After a brief chuckle at the cries being made by the fans. Genesis continues speaking...

Genesis - I am the King of Controversy. Not only that, but a walking....talking....wrestling god ! Why is that you ask ? Hell man, look at my resume from the other federation. My accomplishments, triumphs, and memorable feuds speak for themselves. I battled with some of the very best wrestlers in the business today. And not only did I fight them in the ring. I also BEAT them in the ring. Guys that everyone felt was unbeatable. Guys that everyone felt that slaughter me in about five minutes. I stared at the face of defiance and I kicked its a$$ !

But enough about that place. Thats the past to me. Hell, that place is dead and buried in my eyes. XWA is the future of wrestling. And I can proudly say that I will be more then happy to carry the banner and help make this company very very successful. You can bet your a$$es on that.

Blaze, I know you haven't had the chance to comment yet. And thats cool cause really. Who wants to listen to you speak anway ?

Announcer #1 - OOOhhh !

Announcer #2 - He just Blaze right in his place didn't he ?

Announcer #1 - Sure did

Genesis - Blaze, Harris, just face it. Ya can't beat me on the microphone, much less in the middle of a wrestling. My advice is do your best. But unfortunatly, that won't be even close enough.

[Trouble*]

For someone who has "no beef" with me, do you really think any insults were needed? When Austin came out here, I was actually excited to wrestle him. Do you know why, 'Genny'? It's because no matter how much I hate this maw'fucker, I still have a bit of respect for him. Look at him...

Ryan walks over to where Austin's standing. He steps beside him, and smirks.

Just look at him, Genesis! He's greatness! He's the best of the best, better than the rest. Austin Harris is God's gift to professional wrestling.. and the world. Mr. Harris here is also a ladies man. He's Austin Harris, and he wants you to bow down to waist level so he can give you a sneak attack, if you get what I'm saying.

Look at his body structure. He's made like a brick, and he's defiantly unbeatable. He's invincible, if you will. That's why I respect Austin Harris. I respect him because he's the modern day Super Man. Put him up against the Hulk and you'll see two differences. The first is Austin Harris is totally ripped compared to The Hulk, and the second.. Well.. Harris ain't green, y'know?

Can you catch the hint of sarcasm in his voice? Ryan steps away from Harris and back

BuZZ: "You know.. He's right! Austin Harris IS perfect!"

Mike: "He was being sarcastic, BuZZ. Don't you know anything?"

BuZZ: "I know I can kick yer butt!"

Ryan leans back against the ropes.

There's a difference between being articulate and retarded, Genesis. Someone articulate can come up with something different week in and week out. All you've really talked about is how you're The King of Controversy, and that you're better than me. The question is.. can you back it up? Wait, don't answer that, I know what you're going to say...


BOW DOWN TO THA KIIING!

Don't hurt yourself, ricktard.

You guys can keep bowing down to each other to see who wins, but unless you have something important to say, I'm out.

Ryan drops the microphone, and heads to the ropes to leave....

[genesis]

Genesis looks at Blaze with a somewhat confused look on his face as he goes to speak:

Genesis - Are you done kissing Harris' a$$ ? Are you two lovers or something ?

Crowd starts to laugh hysterically. Genesis can't help but laugh too and then continues talking:

Genesis - I mean seriously. Blaze your out here talking about yourself. Now you turn around and kiss this guy's a$$. If I really didn't know any better. I'd say the two of you were going steady. I don't swing that way personally but hey, whatever rocks your c*** right ?

Announcer #1 - Hearing all these fans laugh. Its very apparent what Genesis is trying to do here. He's all he can to humiliate Ryan Blaze.

Announcer #2 - And the fans here at Takedown are loving every second of it.

Genesis - Now after hearing all of those praises towards Harris. It really doesn't sound like to me that you were being sarcastic at all. Sounds like your trying to get in his pants. But I'll save that for another time and hopefully another place. Cause god knows I don't want to see that happen.

But in all seriousness. Blaze, for the record. I am happy to see you here in XWA. Really ! I am ! I'm actually thrilled that you are standing in the same ring as I am. And for what reason you may ask ? Because lets face it. We left the other company because we were looking for more. Now my reasons for leaving were different from yours. But in essence, I had a really good reason for leaving that place. I did everything possible for them and felt my time was simply done. Another chapter ended in the book of Genesis.

However, a new chapter has begun. The chapter of.....X....W....A !

Fans start to cheer "XWA" over and over again.

Genesis - Ya damn right folks ! And whats even better. The first pages of this new chapter will be written tonight right here on Takedown ! And that chapter will be titled "Twas the Night of Controversy". And no, it won't be some silly Christmas fairy tale. It will the tale of Genesis walking down the rampway. Entering the ring and kicking both of your a$$es single handily. Dropping each of you with a dose of Controversy Equals Ca$h.

Oh yeah, just for the record. I had no problems with you when I first came out here. But after hearing you make those remarks just now. You have really pissed me off ! And trust me, I'm the last person you wanna piss off. Wanna know why ? Because I'm at my best in this ring when I'm angry. When people come up and say that I can't do something. I prove them wrong.


Now Blaze, whether you like it or not. You will face your end tonight. Cause instead of going out of this ring tonight in a "Blaze of Glory". Your fire will burn out and you'll fizzle out to your own demise. Courtesy of the one superstar that matters. The real King of Kings. The Superstar of Supstars. The Rebel of all Rebels. The man they call....GENESIS....a.k.a The King of Controversy !

[Trouble*]

Ryan looks back at Genesis, and picks his microphone up.

You had no problems with me 'till I said what I did? What are you on? Did you get some blue berry yum yum from Tiger Jackson, Genesis? Well, maybe you shouldn't start something you can't finish. Maybe your mother should have taught you that instead of spending so much time with various men at cheap motels. Maybe it was one of those one night stands that lead to the unfortunate birth of you.

Mike: "That's worse than a shot to the genitals!"

BuZZ: "Haha! Ryan Blaze is back baby!"

Ryan's eyes burn with the same passionate look he wore back in the good ol' LXW days.

If you want to come to XWA and have an easy time, you might as well go and back your bags, son. This is where the real men and women come to play. You shouldn't have finished off your TNB chapter, because just like a TV show, in your book something's going to go wrong. Notice that in a TV show, all is fine and dandy before that commercial break, but once the program comes back all hell breaks loose? Well, consider that XWA chapter of yours to be the short commercial break. Hell, you can skip that chapter and go onto the next... Where you see Ryan Blaze victorious, hands raised high, absorbing the electricity.

Genesis, when I'm victorious at TakeDown, your Hell will freeze over, and the heavens will shoot fireballs down to earth. The only way, and I repeat ONLY way you'll get off easy at TakeDown is if Harris wins and well... *He laughs a little bit* ..We both know that won't happen.

You're time is up, and talk stands for nothing if you can't back it up. I'll see you two square later.

He drops his microphone to the mat, and "Rollin" picks up through the speakers. Ryan rolls under the bottom rope. Heading to the back, he keeps his eyes on the ring the whole time with a look of confidence.

[ejstone]

After Blaze had finished his comments Harris grips the microphone once more to state his final comments.

You guys can talk all the smack you want, but you are all just wasting your breath. Because at Takedown when the “King of Controversy”, Ryan FREAKIN’ Blaze and “Greatness” Austin Harris step foot in the same ring all hell will break loose and only one man will stand tall at the end. That man will be ME! Genesis, you will learn what it is like to step in the ring with greatness like myself and Blaze, you better watch you don’t wind up in the hospital again.[/i][/color]

BuZZ: Harris made his statement and well he’s right, GREATNESS will prevail at Takedown.[/color]

Mike: We’ll just see about that, from what I hear Harris is talking a lot of smack and I’m not convinced he can back it up when he steps in the ring with these two men.

Harris drops the microphone and walks up the ramp exiting the stage area.