All eyes on me {{Heaven}}

[tryton]

The lights in the arena dim as "Ladies & Gentlemen" begin to play. Tommy & Liani step out from backstage met by the boos of the fans. The "Darling Duo" make their march down to the ring, with Tommy hoping up on the apron to hold the ropes open for Liani. Inside of the ring, Tommy is handed a mic. He looks out to the sell out Tokyo Dome crowd for a moment before speaking.

XWA Vendetta. How fitting I make my PPV debut in XWA, in one of the venues that I've seen PLENTY of success in. I'll take you all back to two years ago. Strong Style Wrestling. The event was SSW "Super Clash". I know many of you remember that night. It was a one night only tourney to decide the fate of SSW's Continental Championship. And I fought my way through 4 other men in a field of 16 to win it. One of the defining moments in my career. And not soon the last. You see, I've got big plans here in XWA. REAL big plans. I personally feel I need just a few more matches under my belt to be what I call "Title Ready", but it's not a matter of if I beat the next guy, but HOW. That's my focus for May. But for tonight? I've got but one person on my mind. That person is Jeff Heaven.

Tommy shakes his head as the crowd comes to life at the menion of Jeff's name.

I...I don't get you people. I've yet to be pinned in XWA, he's won ONE match in XWA, yet you idiots cheer him? You people are just as dense as the fans back home in the states. It's sickening. But I've stood in this spot before. Three weeks ago, I called Jeff out to this ring. I challenged him, and I kicked his ass. So I know what you're all wondering. Why do it again? Why you ask??? Because the last show left a bitter taste in my mouth. No, I wasn't pinned, but the fact is that me and Scott lost, PERIOD. And losing never sits well with me. So tonight, here in the Tokyo Dome, a venue that neither Jeff or myself is a stranger, I deliver him yet another defeat. But this time, a decisive one. One that will stand out in my run to an XWA championship. So Jeff, you might wanna remember to bring that 4 leaf clover to the ring with you again. You're gonna NEED it.

With a smark expression on his face, Tommy looks to Liani and nods. They await the arrival of Jeff Heaven.

[jeff]

Jeff's music cues up, and "The Legend" steps into the Tokyo Dome. As the fans cheer on the familiar face to them all, Jeff stares a whole into Tryton. With a firm nod of his head, Jeff pulls out his own mic. Not atking his eyes off Tryton, Jeff speaks.

You know something funny about the last time you were in The Tokyo Dome, Tommy? I wrestled at that same event. But I didn't win a title that night. I DEFENDED one. The SSW Heavyweight Title. And there in lies the difference between you and I. You're still looking to make a name in this business. I'm already a name. And now, here you are, out here gloating about what you've got planned, and your aspirations of being a champion in XWA. Yea, O'Dell's training reeeeeeeeeeeeeeal well, isn't he?

Jeff grins as he knew that did would hit a chord with Tommy.

But here's what I don't get. You've got all the tools talent-wise to be a hall of famer. A top draw talent in any company. Yet you chose to turn your back on these people for a payday. That was NEVER what us PTW guys were about. We were about wrestling. About keeping the SPORT pure. But ever since you shacked up with blondy, you've changed. And not in the good way. You don't see that you're becoming exactly what's bad with this business? Just another loud mouth running off at the gums about how great they are before they've even proven themselves. Is that what you wanna be known as here in XWA?

[tryton]

Tommy was left rolling his eyes and shaking his head at the later words of Jeff. He brings back up his mic for a response.

Do me a huge...HUGE solid, Heaven. Save that "respect the industry" crap for someone who gives a damn. You talk about what's sad? Let's talk about you hanging on to old glory. PTW's DEAD my friend. No more. Kaput. Finito. Anyway you slice it, it's gone. Do you think what stood in PTW even matters here? Take a look around you, Jeff.

Tommy points out into the stands.

Packed arenas every night. Huge paydays. THIS is why I do this. Damn that pride crap. I tried that before, what did it get me? NADA. It's all about the money, my friend. Wrestling's a Billion dollar biz. And right here is the ORIGINAL Million Dollar Body. I could care less what you, anyone backstage, or any of these fans think of me. So long as they pack these arenas and pay top dollar, they could think I'm a complete asshole for all I care. What O'Dell's done is show me the way. Show me what it REALLY means to succeed. I've made more money in my 1st two months in XWA then I did in 8 in Chi-town. So you go on and keep thinking that honor and respect is what makes this business tick. And while you do, I'll go look at how high my expense account continues to grow week after week.

Tommy finishes up.

And to answer that last question, what I'm GOING to be known as in XWA, is the man who came out of nowhere, turn the place on it's ear, and showed everyone on roster what it means to be a TRUE professional. I don't need to talk about what I'm gonna do. All I need to do...is DO it.

[jeff]

It seemed as if Tommy was set in his words 100%. Jeff speaks a timely response.

I guess that pretty much settles it. You've officially sold out. Can't say I didn't see it coming. But I'll say this much Tommy. I'm gonna make you a promise. I'm gonna make every fan in XWA a promise as well. And that promise is that I'm gonna kick your god damn ass. And I'm gonna keep kicking your ass until either I knock some sense into your head, I take your ass out, or you and you new buddies take me out. But bottom line, Tryton. While you might not respect much anymore as far as the biz. You WILL respect Jeff Heaven. So as far as your little challenge tonight, consider it accepted. Hell, I'll even let you bring sweet lil' Leani along to cheer you on. But that's gonna be the only good news you have tonight. I'm taking you down a few pegs, chrome dome.

[li]

Leani swipes the mic from Tommy's hand. She'd heard just about all she could from Jeff, so she responds on her own account.

Tommy's already proven that he doesn't need me at ringside to kick your ass. But since you've given the invitation, I'd love nothing more to be standing at ringside when he hands you yet ANOTHER loss. Oh how the mighty have fallen, eh Jeff? You one of the big timers. One of the wave makers. Now you're just a joke. And us? We're the hottest thing to hit XWA, PERIOD.

[jeff]

Jeff looks to Leani and replies.

A joke am I now? *laughs* Well we'll see jus how much the two of you are laughing after tonight then, won't we?

Jeff turns his attention back to Tommy.

I'll see you in the ring, Tryton.

Jeff tosses his mic to the side. A confident and focus Jeff takes his leave of the ring. His game face was on, and he was ready for war.

[tryton]

The scene finishes with a shot of Tommy & Leani still standing in the ring. Leani rests her hand on Tommy's chest and speaks a few words to him off mic, which bring a sly smirk to his face. The scene then goes to the next scheduled segment.

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