And then there were one (O2XXL)

[vikram]

After the first match of the show, Here Comes The Pain hits the PA. Vikram storms out from backstage in his usual menacing manner. He makes his way to the ring, smack talking to fans on his way down the walkway. Sliding into the ring, he snatches the mic from the ring announcer. Vikram digs in his back pocket and pulls out a folded piece of paper...

Ya' see this 'ere? After I beat Rock's arse last week, I made a call to XWA corporate, and spoke ta' the boss lady herself. This right here, is a CONTRACT. A contract puttin' me in this ring, TONIGHT versus XXL for the NATIONAL TITLE. Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...that's roight. I'M NEXT IN LINE, BOY-O. But it goes past the bloody title. Since I came back from me' "Business", I've taken out Kayn, and I've taken out Carmichael. That leaves but one man left. YOU!!! And once I pound ya' bones inta' dust tonight, I'LL BE XWA's numba' one Big Man. NOT YOU, not this COLOSSUS fella, damn sure not that green haired limey Testudo. ME. And don't think you've slipped me eyes either greeny. I like ta' be thorough. But if there's one thing I learned as a street fighta' is that the BEST time ta' kick a bloke is when he's down, and I KNOW ya' down after droppin' that match ta' O'Dell. But don't worry, Sunshine. Losin' ta; him should be the LAST thing on ya' mind right now. All I need is ya John Hancock on tha' dotted line right here. So DON'T KEEP ME WAITIN'!!![/color]

Vikram awaits the arrival of XXL.

[Xander Xavier Luther]

At that moment, Little Brother's "Loving It" plays out as XXL steps onto the stage with the National Title in tow and a mic in in his free hand. He mwalks down to the ring and stands eye to eye with the Brit.

You think I'm down from losing to a second rate champ like O'Dell? You're wrong. He got the better of me last week, but that ain't gonna happen again, cuz you see...I'm the first man to know that on any given night someone might just do that. Last week doesn't prove that he's the best in this company, it only proved that he can actually back up the talk he makes every week...but you better be damn sure that I ain't done with him.

Now, as far as you go...you come out here callin' yourself the best big man? Maybe there's some truth to that, V-Man. I've seen a few of your matches, including that Cage match against Rock last week, and I know full well that you're what they'd call in baseball a "tough out". That's the reason why I'm out here right now. I ain't never backed down from a fight or a challenge and I ain't gonna start now.

See, last week was one thing. This is something completely diffeent. This is about the National Title, the belt that I've carried since the first month of the XWA's existence. I'm on a whole other level when this title is on the line, and you my man are gonna see that firsthand tonight here in Tokyo...

He pulls out a pen and takes the contract from Vikram, signing his name.

You want your shot? You got your shot. You and me tonight... *raising the NAT Title up* with this title on the line. I hope your ready to fall hard, homie...cuz I ain't losing two straight.

Lowering the belt he awaits a response from his latest challenger.

[vikram]

As XXL raises the title high, Vikram raises his mic once again to respond.

You think I give a CRAP about losin' ta' O'Dell??? I coulda just as easily came out 'ere and called is Polly-Anna arse out too, but it's not about the titles. It's about puttin' my size 22 up ya' bum. Takin' the National Title is just the added spoil of the fight. I AM the best big man in XWA, and beatin' you is only gonna prove it tenfold. You've beaten a bunch of skinny, scrawny piffers in all you "defenses". If ya' even call 'em that. Tonight, we see what happens when ya pick on someone ya' own size, Boy-O. And ta' be frank, I don't think ya' got wha it takes ta' knock me off.

Lowering his mic, Vikram waits for XXL's final response.

[Xander Xavier Luther]

Not to borrow from another brotha's gimmick but...it doesn't matter what you think. What matters is what your gonna SEE and that's the same thing those "scrawny piffers" saw. It doesn't matter whether your big or small, man or beast. When it comes to this title, I will alway rise to occasion. You're gonna get the fight of your life tonight, Vikram...and if you walk out with this belt, be damn sure of one thing, dog...you're gonna work for it tonight. REMEMBER THAT.

XXL drops his mic and backs his way out of the ring, not breaking sight of Vikram as he backsteps up the aisle.

Roach: Well, a "Clash Of Titans" so to speak for the National Title here at MayDay!

BuZZ: I don't know if XXL is ready to step into the ring with a beast like Vikram, he's been on a roll.

Roach: Each man has suffered just one singles loss in the XWA. The man who gets loss number two is going to be with the NAT belt tonight. This is going to be HUGE.