Ladder of Success (Jimmy Ames)

[Trouble*]

As the construction crew sets up the March Madness arena, setting up the props and such, the titantron lights up. Standing there is Fabiola and accompanying her is Ryan.

Ryan, so you asked for an interview?

No, what I asked for is some camera time. Actually...I don't even need you. Why did I ask YOU of all people? F***, get lost.
A shower of boos begin throughout the arena. Ryan just grins his cocky grin.

Alright folks, I'm out here...or..'up here' for one reason. Jimmy Ames. Last week there were some 'technical difficulties' and my challenge to you was cut short, but that won't stop me. I want the same TYPE of match as I offered last week. Something death-defying. And since it IS March Madness after all...the first pay-per-view...let's start it off with a big BANG! That's why I'm challenging you to a LADDER MATCH!

The ladder is easily one of the first thought of things when we talk about X-Gen. Tables, ladders and chairs. All are objects which could be used to end a career....all are legal...but only ONE is used to win. Climbing the ladder, Jimmy. Think you can do it one more time? If so, come out here and shut me up. You're in the X-Gen battle royal already...let's see if you can climb the ladder of success any higher and knock me off.

I doubt that, though.

[ames]

Wow, that's pretty high.

Jimmy suddenly pops into the scene. He leans on the ladder a bit as he looks up at Ryan to reply.

I guess it's true what they say, huh? "Better late then never". A ladder match. Hmmm...That's a match that you'd have a distinct advantage in. I mean, you've been BENCH PRESSED so many times in your career, being suspended in the air must be second nature to you. Problem is you never quite get the landings right.

Jimmy's antics gets a laugh from the crowd. He starts shaking the ladder a bit.

Whooooooooooooooa!!! WHOOOOOOOOOOOA!!! Careful up there, Ryan. We don't want you breakin' anything that I might wanna break on you later. *Chuckle* So here's the dealio. You bring your Trusty lil' ladder here, I'll bring a slice of that good ol' humble pie, I kick your ass...again, and I serve that slice o' pie up to you nice and warm. Sounds like a nice evening to me, Doesn't?

[Trouble*]

We've got a joker....

Last time I checked it was a TAG match you beat me in. You were paired with a man that I'll admit, I can't beat. However last time I remember...I beat your ass BADLY one on one. You can go on about 'blah blah blah it wasn't in the XWA ring...' but the truth of the matter is I BEAT YOUR ASS FROM BELL TO BELL. You didn't even have the balls to retaliate with actions OR words. Now we stand here, eye to eye under the XWA roof. One on one..the TRUE rematch.

And trust me, Jimmy, I won't stop here. Tonight you get dismantle by a ladder, next time I'll beat you under YOUR terms.

[ames]

Jimmy listens to what Ryan had to say. He was fast to reply soon after.

Yea yea yea, you beat me in Atlanta. But which one of us has been parading it around like a merit badge? Evan Fate's kicked my ass 4 times. Do you see him bringing it up every time he opens he speaks of our matches? Same thing with Kris Cade. Testudo as well. Basically, You're not the 1st guy to beat me. You won't be the last one to beat me. So how about hopin' off that high horse of yours, eh? The reason I never "retaliated" as you say? Why should I? Just another loss. I didn't lose any steam from it. Didn't make me spiral down a path of in ring mediocrity...like you did...

Jimmy stops for a moment...

Come to think of it, maybe you should have let me win that one. But enough about that. Tonight, you want a ladder match. So Ye' shalt have a ladder match. I hope your insurance covers slips, trips and "falls". Cuz you're gonna be doing plenty of it. What was it that lold lady said on those commercials??? I HAVE FALLEN, AND I CAN'T GET UP!!!

Yea.

[Trouble*]

Well well well. Looks like I've ran into a touchy subject for little Jimmy. You go on and on about me getting my ass kicked but once I bring up the ass kicking you received from ME it's a whole different story. "Get off your high-horse, Ryan." Rather pathetic. Why do I bring it up over and over again? BECAUSE IT'S TRUE. Why do you bring up my losses? Because they're REAL. So unless you stop the "Ryan gets his ass kicked" shit I have ONE thing to say.

The crowd waits for it...knowing exactly what it's going to be.

I BEAT JIMMY AMES WITHIN FOUR MINUTES ONE-ON-ONE!

[ames]

Jimmy smiles. Jimmy applauds. Jimmy actually looked impressed.

That you did. And it was the biggest win of your career. TNB SUPERSTAR DEFEATS XWA SUPERSTAR IN A ROUTE!!! It was all over Youtube. But you seem to forget some key points there, Ryan. Point one, I was a TOTALLY different wrestler back then. Still running with the Headliners. Still Pure champion. But also still green. Whereas you'd been wrestling since when? 2006? Yea. But ya see, Ryan. Things change. Times change. And right now, I'm at the top of my game. Over the offseason, while you were playing with your thumb up your ass, I was training. And not just any old training, but training under the wing of a man whose handed you the two or the three worst beatings in your career...Dru Nedermeyer.

Jimmy bounces up and down and loosens up.

But if you wanna ride high on a win you scored over me a year ago, fine by me. Because which one of us has a shot at being X-Gen champ tonight, and which one of choked in the clutch, as USUAL as far as getting into the Xtreme Elim finals when he had the chance?

Yea.

I'll take my "got beat by Ryan Blaze in 4 minutes" ass anyday. Face it, Ryan. No matter how ya' slice it. Since our careers crossed paths, I've shot straight up to the top. You've fallen to the bottom of the toilet. And tonight, I show you exactly how big the gulf of talent between us has become. Because I'm a completely different Jimmy. But you? Yer just still the same ol' Ryan.

Jimmy shrugs and smirks to the crowd, who repay him with cheers.

[Trouble*]

I'm the same old Ryan? I don't think so. I guess you haven't studied well because throughout my career I've changed more than you know. You haven't wrestled me one on one since last year. You don't know how I really roll anymore. What have you seen? Videos? You must not of studied them very well.. and I've got on key fact. Dru Nedermeyer.

Yea.

The man that 'kicked my ass'. Every time I face him I come oh-so close to winning. Even when I was wet behind my ears..sorta like the situation between you and me..I nearly busted him open in a First Blood. At XGames I held my own against him. I always have. I always will.

Basically, what I'm getting at is I'm not the man you truly think I am. I can hold my own. I can do more than hold my own and I planning on showing that this season. I don't give a fuck if it takes a gun to the head, I'll take out any goody-two-shoes in my way.

I'm banking on a win tonight. I'm planning on ramming the heel of my boot into your skull. I won't quit until I succeed.

[ames]

Jimmy responds quick, fast and in a hurry.

That's awesome. No really, it is. It's nice to set goals for yourself. And I've got nothing but high hopes for you finally cracking the top tier like I have. But that thing about you beatin' me? EH EH!!! That's not gonna happen. You're gonna need to raise your game up THREE levels tonight. Because there's the Jimmy you beat the crap out, the Jimmy that was 2 time Pure champ, and the Jimmy that stands before you now. Call it "Jimmy 3.0". And Jimmy 3.0, much like the the other two versions, still thinks...

Jimmy holds the mic up, and the crowd finishes in saying...

YOU SUCK!!!

Yea. What they said.

[Trouble*]

A firm smirk forms on his lips.

I couldn't care less about what you or the fans think of me. Because in the end we'll let the fighting speak for us.

Ryan chuckles to himself. He personally wanted to finish the little talking game and jump right into the action.

[ames]

FINALLY!!!We agree on something. Tonight, what we do in the ring is gonna speak volumes about what lies ahead for both of us in 2008. And as usual, my actions will speak louder then my words.


But that ain't nothin'...ya' didn't already know.

With that, Jimmy's theme hits the PA. He drops his mic, and shrugs with a confident smile on his face at Ryan. Jimmy backs up to the ropes, kicks one leg over the 2nd rope, and drops down to ring floor. As he walks back up the walkway, he blows a kiss to the three Hotties in the front row from earlier as he heads backstage.