Mystery Revealed (o2 Ryder, then Invite)

[bgp]

Later on into the show. With no music or any kind of pre-warning. Genesis comes back out once again. With a microphone in hand. Looking to be all business. Could this be the time that his surprise guest is revealed ?

Genesis enters the ring as the crowd welcomes him with a few cheers. From here, he lifts the mic up to his lips and speaks:

Before I introduce the world to Ryder's 'mystery opponent'. A.J. ! I know your back there right now listening. I request that you come out to the ring immeadiatly !

Genesis lowers the mic and waits for Ryder.

[ajryder]

No time wasted... straight up the music “Famous” blasted the P.A. system as the fans immediately began to boo. AJ comes out onto stage, in his white attire and a sweatshirt covering his torso. He stretched out a little bit as he had a microphone in his hand walking down the ramp, rolling into the ring. He smirked as he looked at Genesis and scratched his chin.

“Well, here I am... So, how ‘bout we get along with this little “mystery opponent” thing. Seriously... I took you out last week, so whoever you’ve scrapped up to face me... doesn’t scare me one bit. So bring him out shall you Genesis?”

[bgp]

Ryder... lemme just say this. What my Prodigy does to you tonight... is something I should've done two weeks ago. And that my friend is put you out of this business for GOOD ! See, I underestimated you last week. I let my overconfidence cloud my judgement and it cost me the match. As I've said before, you got lucky last week. But for tonight, luck will be the last thing that happens here. Tonight, you will experience pain like you've never experienced before in your life !

So...without any further ado... lemme introduce you to your oppoonent for tonight. I call him the 'The Natural Born Killa !'..... he is......

(Points towards the stage entrance and yells):

DAMIEN ORTIZ !!!!

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'Lets Do This Now' by KoRn begins to play... the fans stand up out of there seats in anticipation for Damien's arrival. The lights dim as we see him walk out from behind the curtains. Covered in tattoo's from his upper body, back, and arms. Sporting a UFC-like fighting attire and shaved head. He stands there on the stage. Looking at the crowd as they are very much impressed with his look. He folds his arms and then extends them out. As he does, pyro begins to shoot out from the stage. Ortiz receieves a huge pop out of it.

He then slowly makes his way down the rampway. He looks stand around 6'9, 6'10. Weighing anywhere between 290-300 lbs at least. Taking one long look at Ryder, and gives him a grin. Damien knows full well what he has to do tonight. This was his big debut and he had a job tonight. Seek out Ryder and destroy him !

If Ryder can't stop him, who could ?

Damien enters the ring with both Genesis and Ryder. He walks over to his trainer/friend and takes his microphone. Gen. pats him on the back and takes his leave out of the ring. Leaving Damien alone with Ryder.

This was the big man's moment. There was no holding back. He examines Ryder and shakes his head. To him, Ryder seems like a small child. Boy, this was going to be fun !

Ortiz raises the mic up to his lips and speaks:

Your the little kid thats been giving my boss a hard time eh ? Allow me to properly introduce myself.... I am Damien Ortiz.... aka.... the Natural Born Killa !

The name says it all... just look at me.... perfect size, strength, raw power, intensity, everything you could ever want from a XWA superstar.... I have embedded in me.

While Genesis has his fun with Mr. Valiante later tonight. I'm going to bounce you around like a pinball all over this ring. Throwing your scrawny little body from pillar to post.

This is my first major promotion... I'm not about to disappoint Mr. Payne nor the bosses here. I came to XWA at the request of Genesis. He saw potential in me and felt that I would be a great addition to the company.

And starting tonight... I'm going to prove my worth. What better way to start my destruction then by taking out a little punk like yourself.

Let me ask you.... 'A.J.'..... do you really think you stand a chance at defeating me tonight ? Come on now, lets be real about this for a sec. A guy my size.... all 6'9, 310 lbs against a puny little street rat like yourself. The odds are stacked against you I am sure.

I came to XWA with the goal of assisting Genesis in his fight against the likes of you and Primo's Coalition. I've also got my own goals to be the best. What a way to start your career out then in XWA right ?

The crowd begins to cheer... they seem to like Damien very well at this point.

Bottom line, I'm going to give you one chance to turn around and walk your ass backstage to the dressing room for the night. Its the ONLY opportunity your going to get mind you. Otherwise, you stay here and choose to go through with this fight. I'll make damn sure that you become well acquainted with the squared circle we stand in. Because after all is said and done. You'll be getting scrapped off of it ! That much I can guarantee.

Damien lowers the microphone to give a Ryder a chance to speak. Which route will he choose ?

[ajryder]

“Little kid? Anything but... anything but... Strength., intensity, power...? You’re right... that is what XWA needs, and they have it... right here in AJ Ryder... except I’ve got the looks to go along with that.”

He smirks as he continues to speak.

“Bounce all over me like a pin ball? Well trust me, I’ll make sure you have no more spins on that machine by the time I’m done with you Ortiz. Pin ball? Will be game over for you. And throwing me around? I really look forward to seeing you try.

First major promotion? Ah, a rook to the big leagues, much like I am... but difference is... I’ve been in this ring twice this season. I’m used to these fat ass fans and I’m used to the spotlight... the spotlight which will be shining on ME tonight.

I can see you have your own little world you like to live in, much like Genesis over here... and you won’t get knocked out of it until someone beats your ass all over this ring... and that person WILL be me.

Do you think I am afraid of your size? Not at the most. You don’t scare me... you don’t intimidate me. NO ONE intimidates AJ Ryder... I may be only 6'3, but I’m also 270 my friend and I will be perfectly capable of taking your ass to the limits in this ring.

You want to give me a chance to leave this ring and head to the back for the night, giving up?”

AJ laughs for a moment.

“Sorry man, but that ain’t going to happen. I make YET ANOTHER statement here tonight when I defeat you in the middle of this ring.”

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Damien raises the mic to his lips and responds:

I wouldn't worry so much about your 'looks'. Especially after tonight. Your face will be like a jigsaw puzzle. Only with a few missing pieces.

I don't even have to try throwing you around this ring... I already know that I can. I wouldn't recommend even going there kid.

Yeah... we are both rookies. The only thing we both have in common obviously. And used to being in the 'spotlight' ? Psst, what spotlight !? The only spotlight you was in is by association with the Silver-Haired Warrior, Genesis. Thank him for your big 'spotlight'. Cause technically, the only kind of lights you have seen are the ones are the ones up on the ceiling of this arena. When he knocked your ass out two weeks ago. .

Enjoy your precious '10 minutes of fame' from last week's botched victory. Any kind of false sense of security you have tonight with that victory will all be torn to shreds !

You say your not intimidated by me ? Well...

Damien walks towards A.J. Staring right down at him. With there size difference. Damien can't make eye-level contact with him.

Hold on a second... this isn't working.

Damien's exits the ring and grabs a steel chair from the outside. Everybodies impression is that he's going to come in and flatten Ryder with it .

But the fans are dead wrong. Instead, Damien unfolds the steel chair and sets it next to Ryder:

There ya go kid. Stand up on the chair... we should be about the same height then.

Seems like the only 'statement' your making tonight is that you are DEFENITLY smaller then I am...

[ajryder]

Ryder looks at the chair, and smirks as he grabs it, folds it up and walks over to the ring ropes, where he takes the chair and throws it to the outside of the ring before stepping back to the center, and getting right up in front of Damien, looking up at his face.

“Listen Ortiz... this isn’t fun and games... I’m not here tonight to play around. You may underestimate me because I’m only 6'3... But that? Means shit here tonight you got that. You may be six inches taller than me... but I can still take your ass out at the snap of my fingers. Why? Because hell, if you’ve been getting tips from Mr. Genesis over there, I’ve beaten him! Your just a trainee that I’ll gladly shut the hell up here tonight.

Lights on the ceiling arena? Well technically those ARE the ones that they use to project the spotlight, but anywaaaays... moving on. Ever heard of David and Goliath? David took the giant out with one stone? Well you see this right hand of mine? That’s all I need to knock your ass down big boy.

So bring all you’ve got tonight. I look forward to kicking your ass and making a fool out of you in front of all these fans here tonight.”

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Ortiz looks around the ring for a second.. then responds:

Kid... I think you seriously need to get your eyes examined.... Genesis isn't even out here.. he left for the back a little while ago (laughs). Seems to me that your missing a few brain cells. .

I'll forgive ya this time. It is a little hard to use your brain when you are under so much pressure. Having to stand here before the likes of Damien Ortiz would make anyone nervous. Just look at me, I'm a killing machine !

Nice little wise crack about the spotlights. Seems like you've taken a page from Gen's book. I'm sure he is loving the fact that you seem to admire so much these days. I've known the boss for over a year now. Believe me, he loves the publicity.

Throw that little 'David vs Goliath' story out the window. Comparing the likes of Goliath to one Damien Ortiz is like comparing Michael Jordan to Lebron James. While both may have similiar characteristics....hell....they even wear the same jersey number. Bottom line, there is ONLY one Michael Jordan in this world. No one will ever TRULY measure up. Just like 'Goliath' could never measure up to me, if the character existed today in the real world.

You don't have to ask me twice about 'bringing all I've got'. I was born to seek and destroy punks like you on a daily basis. Taking you out in this ring will be no sweat at all. Heck ! I'd be lucky to even get 'blown up' when all is said and done (laughs).