My Turn (Keith)

[Trouble*]

As Solstice continues, the tone of the lights turn red, and Ryan Blaze's new theme song picks up on the sound system. Ryan calmly walks out, microphone in hand. He'd typically pump the crowd up in some way, but he just walks down the ramp, somewhat ignoring the fans. He climbs onto ringside and jump to the side of the turn buckle and hoists his arm high into the air. This was enough to get the crowd cheering. He hops over the top rope and stands in the middle of the ring with confidence in his eyes. Half his face is covered from his mask, which pretty much hides his emotion. Ryan raises his microphone to his face...

So.

I'm heading into Solstice number one contender... I'm heading into the hottest pay-per-view of the summer with a goal to leave 15 pounds heavier. It might be my only, and last shot at the big time. Who knows if I'll be around next year? Either way, I'm going to take the ball and run. If I become XWA World Champion tonight at Solstice, my goal will be complete. I told myself before I started wrestling that I'd be nothing but the best. Here's my chance. Keith Wyle's a good guy, and I have nothing against him. He's just holding something I want.

Tonight I'll do whatever it takes to win. Hardcore? Fine. Pure? Fine. Singles? Fine. Cage? FINE. It doesn't matter, because I'll bring what I have to the table to put you, Keith, away. That platinum you hold represents the best of the best. Only the great can hold it. I think it's finally my turn at greatness. In LXW I was pretty much considered a joke. Now I make my way here to XWA and I have the chance to shine. I earned my shot. I didn't simply challenge the champ, instead I worked my ass off in a match to put MG on the shelf in a set time. I got the job done, and now I stand here number one contender.

Ryan lowers his microphone and looks out to the crowd. The chants of the fans become loud, almost deafening. The 'R.B.' chants roar through out the arena just like boos would be expected for the likes of Scott O'Dell or Sabastien Gallas. Those chants may change once the current World Champ comes out. The crowd loved Keith, so who knew?

Keith, I'd like to call you out here. I bet you'd like to meet your opponent, hmm? Well, I'm here and I'm waiting.

Ryan lowers his microphone once again, this time awaiting the arrival of Keith Wyle. He walks to the ropes and rests both arms on the top one.

[Keith Wyle]

A couple of moments pass by, then the crowd start to feel a little "Ultimate Satisfaction" as the Champ steps on stage. Of course the crowd lets him have it as he makes his way down the ramp, drinking it in, steps into the ring with mic in hand.

Well,well,well I can't say I'm not surprised Ryan that you were the one who won the beat the clock....I woulda thought someone else would have put their opponent away faster but I guess I was wrong ah well. You however are right this...

Keith lifts his title belt high above his head

...does represent that I am the best in the world today, and mere fact that I have gone toe- to-toe with some of the best in the world period before even thinking about going after this cements the fact that I am a True World champ are you sure ready for that Ryan?

Resting the title back on his shoulder

Are you sure that you are ready for the pressure of having everyone with eyes on you, gunning for you? I know I am I've done this in the indies, the only thing that's changed is the posturing and preening for the media but I can do that no problem. I don't think you are Ryan, and besides I have no plans of you or anyone else ending my title reign without the toughest damn fight in history...

The crowd shows their appreciation of the world champ

I don't really care for any special type of match, I like to leave it all in the ring with no excuses afterward, So a straight up single will do..

[Trouble*]

Ryan looks out to the crowd again. The electricity running through them was simply amazing. They were on their feet cheering at the top of their lungs.

Am I ready for a true challenge? Am I ready for the World Champion? Yes. I'm ready, and I'm excited. I'm coming to Solstice with ONE mission. Not to do good, but to TAKE THAT TITLE! What you hold is a sure sign of being great, but, it's my turn to hold it. I've worked way to long and hard to fall easily.

Pressure? Pfft. Eyes are typically on me. Someone get hit backstage? Everyone looks at me or those thugs TNN. Gunning for me? More of a challenge to watch my back. Congratulations on the gold in the indies, by the way. However, we aren't in the indies. We're in XWA, the newest AND the biggest federation out there. I'm ready to hold the World title. You don't think I am? Well then, good for you. You have an opinion. You're not the average guy running around looking to follow a leader. I respect you for that.

The crowd grows restless, they simply want to see wrestling.

If you want a tough fight, you've got one. I'm not one to back down from a challenge...but..

He smirks. Time to take a page out of Keith's book.

I don't know if you are.