Catching Up (Invite)

[Syrus The Entertainer]

Can You Dig?

CAN YOU DIG IT!!??

CAAAAN YOOOOOOU DIGGGIIIIIIIIIIIITTTT!!!!

The answer was obvious to that question when those words blared through the arena. That meant the fans of Greece, coming from all points of Europe to see the XWA, were about to get them some AFRO_POWA!!!

There Syrus stood on stage, rocking one of his most pimpish purple suits and looking as flamboyant (and loud) as he could. Yes, you could see him a mile away...a true (and literal) standout in any crowd.

Soon he would make that walk down that aisle as Mr. Flair would say. Giving pounds to all the fans along the way, it was time to get back down to business after a brief break, and the man knew exactly where he'd start...being where he left off.

Athens, Greece...naw, the whole wide worldwide viewing audience...the XWA is proud to present to you tonight, the slickest, the smoothest, the super rockin', hard workin' Mr. DY-NO-MITE, SYRUS...THE...ENTATAINNNNNNNAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!

And with that lengthy intro, the fans were all into it.

I just got one question for ya'll out there...has ANYONE seen those damn Dooleys around anywhere? You know, I was looking to get my shine on against one of them in Vegas, but they were nowhere to be found! What's the story with that?

*Shrugging shoulder*

Could it be that those "Redneck Rejects" got plain old scared? I mean, the last time that we were in a ring, Marcus Samson and I did kinda sorta justa lil bitta WHUPPED DEY ASS!!! So I don't really knock 'em for laying low, but that ain't gonna happen tonight! I know they're here tonight, and I know that I want a fight!

Hey, that rhymed!

I went backstage and had a little chat with ma dog Frenchie The Big Dog, and he told me that since Supaman is in the OTS event, I could find any partner I want in the back and get down to business tonight for ya'll...or I could pick out one of them and face them one-on-one.

Now, you know that I'm all about giving the fans more for their buying dolla, or in this case Euro, haha...so I decided to go with plan A, and I even hand-picked me a partner! Ya'll wanna know who it is?

Lowring his mic the crowd could easily be heard answering the question "yes". It was all about the fan interaction after all, gotta give them some airtime. However, as he began to raise the mic to his lips again, the all too familiar Dooley theme began to play...

[tEH dOOlEyS]

That theme did play out, and out came the Dooley boys, looking none too pleased at Syrus' comments. Alongside of them was Daphney Chix, standing arm in arm with the ringleader Spaz like they were some kind of happy couple. Altogether they got into the ring and surrounded Syrus, who was calm but cautious of the situation.

Roach: This isn't looking too good. I think it would a good idea if Syrus got out there...

Spaz: You! YOU!? You think that we would actually ducka lil pipsqueak like you!? Do you know who we are!? Do you know who the hell we are!?

Bull: I don't think he knows, brutha...

They all shout it out...

WE'RE THE DOOLEYS BITCH!!!

Punt: Bee-Yi-YOTCH!!!

Spaz: If you must know Syrus, the reason why we didn't show up ta Solstice is cuz, well...(begins to choke up) it's cuz...

[daphney]

Daph suddenly grabs the mic and makes it official, showing off on her finger and Spaz's some kind od cheap decoder rings that must've came from a Cracker Jack box.

WE'RE MARRIED!!! From this moment on, you all can call me DAPHNEY DOOLEY!!!

Buzz: ...

Roach: Ladies and gentlemen, Buzz Berman is speechless. I think the word that best describes this moment here is...befuddled.

Buzz: Can I be excused? I think I puked up a little.

See, my Spazzy could have kicked your ass in Vegas, and I could have beaten the snot outta your red-headed skank, but there's something more important, greater and satisfying than just beating people up...

...and wraps her arms around Spaz.

...like LOVE!!! We took that week and went to get hitched by Elvis, and it was the REAL ELVIS too! I swear!

Daph nodded confidently at the claim that the King of Rock and Roll was alive and kicking.

Tupac was the witness and Biggie was the ringbearer. I swear they're all alive, I'm not lying people! Then after that, we booked us a honeymoon suite and kept the whole building up all night long! Isn't that right Spazzy?

[Syrus The Entertainer]

You could see a single eyebrow raise under Syrus' purple shades at the whole explanation. That was unexpected. Before Spaz could say anything, Syrus sez...

I think that's a picture that you coulda did good not painting for me. Ewww...I mean...congratulations? Yeah, that's...that's just beautiful right there ya'll. You two are made for each other, and I guess the brothers are a bonus if Spaz ain't around right?

[daphney]

W...what!? What're you trying to say there Afro-Boy! I'm all Spaz's and all for Spaz, I wouldn't shag his brothers while he's not around!

And while it was that Spaz wasn't looking, she looked back at the other two and . Out of sight, out of mind.

[tEH dOOlEyS]

Punt slaps Bull on the shoulder and they both start nodding and panting like a puppy with a steak in front him. Meanwhile, the totally oblivious Spaz has something of his own to say.

Spaz: You oughtta say so much thar, Syrus. How's about how you and Red weren't around neither, huh? I know why that was, brutha! I gots me summa them popperatzi pictures right from Vegas that I'm gonna show to the world! Put 'em up on the screen!

And everyone's attention goes to said Jumboscreen, of which on it we see some vivid shots of Syrus out on the town with Sonya Robbins in tow, arm and arm, looking all lovey-dovey. The last of the pictures show the both of them heading in a hotel room...together.

Spaz: Yeah! So all that thar talk a' you two being just friends...it's more like friends with benefits, now ain't it? See, at least my Daphy-Waffy and I did it fer love! You two though, you're just doing it...period! Where's the morality in that huh Syrus? Huh!? And you call yerself a good guy!? What kinda message is that sendin' to the youth?

[Syrus The Entertainer]

Um, message? How about "if a hot redheaded honey is digging you and you digging her...make like Fez and...

DO ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!"

Roach: That Syrus, he's such a role model isn't he?

Buzz: Absolutely! I feel happy for my kids knowing they have a stand up guy like to look up to.

Roach: You've got kids?

Buzz: And a baby momma who's using the alimony for angioplasty.

Well, that cat's out the bag now...but what happens off the camera don't matter none-it's what we do when the lights are bright and the fans are loud that does, and both me and Sonya showed up for the showdown. Ya'll are the ones who skipped out on your honeymoon when business needed to get done.

But that's all good, cuz tonight we're gonna make up for last week. Tonight, I'm about to get my shine on and whichever of you two want to step up is gonna have to stand in this ring against me and THIS MAN...

[Jon Payne]

WHen the lights suddenly turned green and the sound of Bro-Kin's "Seperate" began to play, all of the mystery behind who Syrus' partner was solved and the fans were as excited as it seemed that the announcers were.

Buzz: Oh man, you know who that is...Dana White's new best friend!

Roach: Syrus said he had already picked a partner, but I had no idea that it was going to be this guy!

Roach continues to speak as Payne did the obligatory walk down the ramp, high-fiving fans along the way...

Roach: The man who's been training in Brazil with the legendary Gracie camp for his upcoming MMA debut in the UFC. He's always talking about elevating the game, and that's so much more than just a catch phrase. He's about to bridge a gap that nobody has ever done before. We've seen MMA fighters become wrestlers. We've seen wrestlers become MMA fighter. Only one man is skilled enough though, talented enough, and gifted enough to do both at the same time, and his name is Jon. Freakin'. Payne.

And now Jon stood in the ring, in the middle of this rather interesting little situation. The fans of Greece welcomed him with a huge ovation.

Alright, alright. You know it was just a few moments ago that I realized that there are a lot of degrees of seperation going on here. About one year ago, right at the very PPV was the night that you and I Syrus competed in that Gladiator Match, and that was your thrid match in the XWA.

Fast forward to Soul Survivor 2008 a few months ago, and who was it that it all came down to in the end? That's right. You and me again. So it should seem a little strange that of all the people he could have picked, he chose me...right?

Well, if there's one thing I know a lot about, it's how to be good judge of character. I knew way back then that Syrus here had the potential to be a top draw in the biz, and he hasn't let me down yet. A little BTS info for you all here, we've spoken on quite a few occasions over the last few months, and I've tried to share with him as much as I could about what it takes to survive. So you might see us as rivals, but it's a purely professional way.

Payne's focus now turns to the new "big happy family".

Knowing that, it really wasn't a surprise to me that he called me up to help him out tonight against you nut-jobs. I never thought I'd have to step in the ring with any of you, cuz I figured that the cops or the mental institution would've snagged you up by then, whichever came first. But it looks like the days finally come.

Boys, I don't think that you any idea what you're in for tonight...but here's a hint...the honeymoon is over!