Do you have "It"? (Hayden)

[scott]

"Tear Away" hits the PA, and and even more cocky Scott O'Dell enters the arena.

Buzz: I was afraid he'd show up. Let's get ready for the Scott O'Dell gloat fest, ladies and gents.

Scott, donning an black suit with a red tie makes the familiar walk down to the ring. He grabs the mic supplied on the steps as he climbs them, and enters the ring. As the fans hail down boos at him, he stands with the smirk to end all smirks on his face. After a few moments, Scott raises his mic and speaks.

Van Hayden battered me last week. Van Hayden bludgeoned me last week. Van Hayden even managed to bloody me last week.

Scott taps the bandage on his forehead.

But there's something that he didn't do. That he couldn't do. Beat me. I took everything that Van had. Every bit of offense he could muster. He fought me with every ounce of his being, just like I knew he would. Because a guy like Van goes all out, whether it's a dark match or a championship match. And everything he had, wasn't good enough. After everything he could throw at me was thrown, I slapped on the Venice Beach Vice, and Van slapped on the ring...tapping out.

The boos of the fans increase even more.

Ya' see, Van. It's just like I said last week. It takes more then just skill to be a champion. It takes what I like to call..."It". Not everyone has "It", but those that do, rise above the rest. And that's why I'm sitting atop this industry. You've got so many people who try to fake "It". And they all fall flat on their faces. But what is..."It"? Allow me to explain. "It"...is the ability to take the best that a man has, and rise above. The ability to even when the chips are down and you're facing a sure fire lose, to dig deep, find "It" inside you, and win. And like it or not, no one...NO ONE...in this business has "It" more then me. Many have tried, all have failed. And that's...just the way it is. *Heh heh heh* Now I know that you've got "It", Van. You have to. Anyone who can stand toe to toe with Bryan Jasta and beat him HAS to have "It" inside him. Well I think I proved last week that you're going to have to dig that much deeper if you wanna leave Las Vegas still in possession of the National Title.

Scott rubs his chin before continuing his point.

And speaking of which, I know that last week, we said that we'd have that match tonight. And that I would get to pick what kind of match it'd be. Well, I got to thinking over the week while I was enjoying the Vegas high life. Why would I want to beat you for the title on Takedown? I want it to be on a much grander stage. So you're in luck. I wanna push back out title match for Solstice. Why? Because I want to prove tonight without a shadow of a doubt that I'm better then you. Tonight, I wanna see what the worth of Van Hayden is. How he responds to a critical lose. I've had one this year, when I lose to Ethan Bain for the World Title. And how did I respond? Well...you can ask Adam Devlin and Brandon Payne that question. *Heh Heh* I'll even do you the solid of choosing tonight's match. Just so I can show you that no matter what kind of match it is, I'll beat you in it. So let's hear it, "Champ"?

The always cocky O'Dell waits for the arrival of Van Hayden.

[van]

After a slight pause, Van's music hits the PA. The crowd rises to it's feet as he steps out from the curtains, the National Title slung over his shoulder. He already had a mic, and got right into his response as his theme faded out.

So that's what's put you over all this time, eh Scott? "It". Sounds pretty simple when you boil things down. There's no denying the fact that you are one of, if not the most talented wrestler on roster. And in a company stocked with talent, that's something in and of itself. And yes, I tip my cap to the fact that you beat me last week. It's exactly as you said, you took everything I had and fired it right back at me two times over. And I'll admit, once you put that Camel Clutch on me, I started wondering what would it take to beat you? I mean, no disrespect to the former World Champ Bain, but he damn sure didn't beat you without a fight. And Brandon Payne didn't do the best job as far as solving you either. And then of course there's my failed effort last week. So yea, you're good. No...good isn't the word. You're one of the best. And me being the man I am, I have no shame in callin' it what it is.

The arena was in a state of shock as Van actually was showing O'Dell respect. But it'd be short lived.

That being said, just because you are as good as you are, doesn't mean that you're unbeatable. All it means is that it's going to take more the just a conscious effort to do it. It's going to take more of "It" that you have. Do I have that? Who knows. I'm not gonna stand here and say I'm gonna beat you tonight. Because I may, or I may not. I don't make "Guarantees" when it comes to my wrestling. I let my actions do the talking for me. But I tell you what may play a factor into me beating your ass tonight. What you wonder? Take a look up.

The camera pans over the ring to show a Steel Cage hanging. The fans cheer loudly as Van grins.

I had heard around the grapevine that you were gonna try and pull something tonight. Try and upstage me like you do every other person you face. In fact, I've known about your lil' scheme since three days ago when you were mouthing off in the Hotel to all of your trophy chicks. So I decided to play the odds, seeing as we are in Las Vegas and all. So as far as our match goes tonight, it's gonna be real simple. Steel Cage...escape only. Think if it as a warm up match, eh? Cuz I know you're going to think of some kinda match that plays to your advantage at Solstice. Of course after I'm done with you tonight, All I'll have to do in the Thomas & Mack Center is blow on you and you'll be out like a light.

As the crowd continues to cheer, Van waits for Scott's reaction.

[scott]

Scott laughs to himself as result of Van's "Blowing" statement. He raises his mic once again and responds.

The last thing you should be talking about is "Blowing", my man. You pretty much "Blew It" last week, and this week I'm predicting more of the same. But that's just my own personal opinion. I could be wrong, and you might actually find the fortitude to not only lay me out, but climb on out of the cage. But quite frankly, I don't think you can do it. I don't think you have what it takes to beat me. In actuality I don't think anyone has what it takes, but you just so happen to be the latest on the list. I guess what I'm trying to say is tonight...it's time Van Hayden did one of two things. Put up, or lay down.

Scott waits for Van's next response.