Triumph as usual (Spoilz/Invite)

[scott]

Overload was back on the air after a near two month hiatus, and how does the return kick off? With the entrance theme of none other then "The Franchise".

Tony: It looks like we're not going to have to wait to here from "The Man You Love To Hate", does it?

Willy: Don't hate, Tony. Congratulate. O'Dell proved once again why he's the best of the best of THE BEST in XWA. I can't wait to hear what he has to say.

Tony: That makes one of us...

Scott enters the ring as the AT&T Center crowd showers him with boos. But nothing in the world could ruin Scott's mood right now. After calling for a mic, he begins.

I'm going to start off tonight by saying four words: "I Told You So."

The boos of the fans increase.

What part of "I'm the best in the game today" don't people hear? What? Do you all think I talk just to hear my own voice? Do you think I enjoy hearing it's velvet texture? Well...I actually do *Heh heh heh*, but that's aside from the point. The point tonight is I said I was the odds on favorite to win the OTS Tournament, and here I stand...WINNER of the OTS Tourney and the last man into The Last Dance. And could there truly be anything less then that? Could you truly have the biggest match of XWA's season without XWA's biggest star in it? No, you couldn't. But we did see some galant efforts did we not? I mean, Christian Pryce stepped up and gave the best damn performance of his career against me. But sadly, his best wasn't good enough. And speaking of just missing the boat, how about Johnny Aces? Did he not give his all in his 2nd round match? Or the two rookies Davis and Browne. They showed flashes of brilliance, didn't they? And Pollox? Brother, I'll tell you now that I know one day you and I will meet in the ring again. I look forward to it. Punch? Well...I doubt he even cares he lost. But then that leaves one man left. The man I faced in the finals. Marcus Samson.

The fans cheer at the mention of Samson.

The self proclaimed "Superman" of XWA. *Heh heh heh* If you're Superman, I guess that makes me Batman, doesn't it? Because no matter what you threw at me, I had an answer for it. And you spoke so highly about you being the guy to...what was it you said? "Shut me up?" I guess that's the "Humble Pie" Jimmy's always talking about, because I gave you a nice, piping hot slice of it with whipped cream and a cherry on top. I am pound for pound the best pure wrestler in XWA. Or at least the best not born in Europe. The reason I stand ahead of the pack isn't because of my gift with a mic here, though I do have quite the gift. It's because when the lights are bright and the stakes are at they're highest, I raise my game to a level that no one...No one...in this business can reach. I out-skilled you, I out-though you, and I out-wrestled you. Don't get me wrong, you're good, Marc. Maybe even good enough to be a champion, or World Champ one day. But my title's just a bit higher then a champ. I'm The Franchise. The bench mark. The measuring stick. And whether you, any of these fans, or anyone in the sport ever cares to admit it, I'll always be one step ahead of the pack.

Tony: The absolute arrogance of this man. What makes it even more harder to swallow is no matter what he always backs it up.

Willy: It's called "The Intangibles". All of the greats have had it, and Scotty's got it to spare, baby.

Now lets take a look into November, shall we? XGames II. The Last Dance. Three spots filled. On one side we have Tommy Tryton, The War Games "War Chief", we have myself, "The Strongest" and then we have Marc's good buddy Syrus The Entertainer, "The Soul Survivor". I know we're in Texas and all, but that's a script that Bruckheimer would be proud of. Two, count 'em...two of the three members of The Headliners in the XGames Main Event. Does that not tell you something people? I mean, I've been sayin' it for months now. Under my guidance, Tryton's become one of if not the best up and comer in XWA. And of course we know what I bring to the table. And then we have Syrus. Who's been to the top of the mountain this year, but just like me, didn't have an answer for Ethan Bain. You and I Syrus have had two completely different runs in this business. You've become the star you are with style and flair. You come out and put on a show for these people, and they love ya' for it. And who am I to knock anyone's success? The common thread that each man in The Last Dance waiting for the Champion to emerge from The Devil's Playground is that we're all self-made men. Tryton made himself by turning his back to these dimwits and realizing that they were'nt going to get him ahead, only he could do that himself. I made myself in this business by doing what I say I'm going to do. When O'Dell says he'll deliver...he does. And you? You've made yourself by picking your fights wisely and making the most of when the lights are shining on you. Less we forget around this time last year you just came onto the scene and had not only Jon Payne, you partner at OTS, but former XWA superstar and associate of mines Brent Starr in your crosshairs.

Scott nods and adds...

But here we are, looking down the road to XGames. A road that's left us here in Texas. And they love big things here in Texas. So I figure, if there's ever a bigger thing that could happen here tonight, it's one Syrus The Entertainer standing in this ring, one on one...against "The Franchise".

The fans in the arena boom with an explosive cheer at the prospect.

Tony: STE Vs. O'Dell? Now THAT'S big!!!

But that's not gonna happen tonight, folks. Because I know that Marc's itchin' to get some payback from me beating him. So instead, let's make this a tag team match. You and Marcus Samson, The Odd Couple of XWA teamed up once again, tonight...against me and a partner of my own choosing. Is it gonna me Tommy? Is it gonna me Alston? No, no, no. I already have my partner chosen tonight. But before I reveal him, I want you to come on down to the ring and join me, Syrus. And if you want, you're free to tag along too, Marc. Let's make this interesting.

Scott shows off his classic grin. He waits for the arrival of either man.

[Syrus The Entertainer]

Can you dig it?

CAN YOU DIG IT!?

CAAAAAAAAAAAN YOOOOOOOU DIGGGGGIIIIIIIIIIT!!!!

San Antonio does. They jump to their feet as the STE steps onto the scene. Out onto the stage in one of those pimpin' purple suits he rocks so well.

Willy: Now, this right here is my kinda wrestla! Syrus reminds me a whole a lot of this smooth, stylin' brotha I know...everytime I look in the mirror!

Tony: Well, this is the first time that we here on Overload are going to see Syrus in action, so this here is something of a treat...

He didn't waste any time making a line to the ring that O'Dell stood in, slapping fives along the way cuz that's just the cool thing to do. Finally now, he stepped into the squared circle and before he even acknowledged Scott...he had to make his intro!

Ladies and gentlemen, making his first EVAH Overload appearance on Overload, super-rockin', hard workin' Mr. DYN-O-MITE!!! You know him, you love him, you can't live without him, SYRUS...THE...

*and raising his mic to the crowd, they all caught on to the finish...*

"ENNNTATAAAAAAAAAAAINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!"

And now, to business.

Now, Scott...you know I was watchin' OTS backstage rooting for my man Samson to win, so yeah...you can say I was a little disappointed with him not winning. The cloud's got a silver lining though, because it might not be him in The Last Dance at XGAMES next month, but is gonna be you and what that means is that now I get the chance to show you some things, brutha!

See you might call yourself "The Franchise", but Syrus is much, much more than just that...I'm a BRAND. I'm not just a businessman, I'm a business...man!!! You ask any of these fans out here what you think when you hear the name Syrus, and what do you get?

The answer came loud & clear when the Texas crowd once again poured on the cheers.

That's cuz they know that I am a showstoppin', hip-hoppin', be-boppin', death defyin', electrifyin' son of a gun! Now, as I'm thinkin' about it right now...you and me, we're a lot like each other. We both talk a lotta trash out here, and we both back it up...but you know what makes Syrus different from Scott?

Showmanship. See, that's like a lost art nowdays...everyone wants to be the biggest, baddest mofo on the block. Everyone wants to be the best of the best, and nobody wants to acknowledge what the fans have to say about that...nobody but a few people like me.

I step in this ring and not only do the damn thing better than most, I do it looking better than most as well...present company included! Every night I come out here, I give these people what they want to see, which is me winning, as opposed to everyone out here wanting to see you lose. Now, isn't a "franchise player" supposed to be popular? You need to enlighten me on that, playa...

[scott]

With his classic smirk, Scott speaks his response.

For once I'm actually in agreement about someone's opinion. First time for everything, isn't it? And what is it that I agree with? The fact that you and I are a lot alike. But we're also world's apart. We come from two different ends of this business. Two different schools. You? You're a "Sport Entertainer". You're the guy who comes out and whips these fans into a state of excitement. You're one of the guys who XWA makes a killing off of marketing. All of the STE T-Shirts, the fake fros, the STE Entrance Theme ring tones. That's you. That's all you. And like I said, I don't knock any bit of it, because it's worked for you...and well might I add. But then you have a guy like me. An admittedly cocky son of a bitch. I've never minced that fact, I'm a jackass. A complete and total jerk. But unlike all of the so called "Bad Asses" you mentioned earlier? I don't play one on TV. Scott O'Dell isn't an act. And he damn sure isn't a brand. What you see before you is no frills, no gimmick needed...Talent.

He nods, then adds.

I don't play a bad guy, I am one. Or should I say, I'm just me. And from one businessman to another, you should know that in business, like in wrestling..."Only The Strong" survive. And in this jungle, I'm a Lion. And like any lion, I'm not about to let anyone intrude in my den. And my den, is this ring. That's where I make my mark. That's where I've built my rep. Between these ropes. When the bell rings, I'm one of...if not the best pound for pound heavyweight in the game. And rarely do I find anyone up to the task. Which is why I'm actually excited about the prospect of finally getting in the ring with you. Because I get to see 1st hand what STE brings to the table. And what you bring had better be "showstoppin', hip-hoppin', be-boppin', death defyin' and electrifyin'...because if it's not? Well...I don't even need to say what happens then. I know you can talk it. And I know you can walk. Now we see how well you can walk it against someone with a higher IQ then a Popcorn Kernel. Because trust me, my partner tonight and myself? We're FAR ahead of the game then The Dooleys, my friend.

The confident O'Dell waits for Syrus next response.

[Syrus The Entertainer]

Now, I'm not gonna knock your hustle either, because what you've done has worked up to this point, no matter what's been said or who thinks what or how. The meat of the matter right now, is whose hustle is the best, and you make it sound like I'm not ready for you.

Two-time World Champion? Yeah, that's cool. 2008 OTS Winner? That's a nice accolade to add to the resume, just like me being the 2008 Soul Survivor...but all that doesn't make you a better wrestler than the next man. Beating Marcus Samson in the finals doesn't make you a better wrestler than him. Me making short work outta Punt doesn't make me a better wrestler than him, neither!

It's all in the timing, baby. See, there are those out there who you call really say to yourself, he can beat anyone you throw at him...and I'm sorry to break it to you home-slice...but you're not one of them. You're one of those who takes advantage of a situation. That makes you smart...that makes you good...but that sure as hell don't make you the best heavyweight, partnah!!! One of them, you damn right...cuz you're looking at another right here, and if you put one Scott O'Dell in the ring with one Syrus Sykes you got a 50/50 chance of winning or losing either way!

That bein' said...I ain't stressing your wrestling IQ or your partners for that matter. This ain't about who's better than who or who's smarter, none of that! This tonight, same as it is on any night...is all about what you can do, or try to do, to get the "W"!!!

[scott]

All smiles, Scott speaks his final response.

You know what? I can actually respect that kind of thought. Seems like your not as egocentric and full of yourself as I thought. I'll take that one on the chin, I might not be the BEST...I've still got a few guys in this business I need to beat before that happens. And you're one of them. Difference being that I'll have to wait and pick my shot, just as always with some of those other guys. But with you? I get to face you, and whoever is champ after this month on the biggest stage in wrestling today. On that night, it all comes down to who's spotlight shines brightest, and who can make the most of there chance at greatness. And their can only be one man to do that. Tryton and I both know that even though we're associates, the title comes first. And even though as a wrestler & entrepreneur you're right up there with the best of 'em. I let no one get in the way of me making my mark. Tonight, we get to feel each other out, just a bit. And I'm lookin' forward to it.

Scott waits for Syrus' last words.

[Syrus The Entertainer]

(sorry for the delay in responding)
Well as far as that goes brotha man, I already had one shot at the strap not go my way and you best believe that lightning aint strikin' twice. You wanna talk shining bright, well...ain't noooooooooooobody in this joint who shines brighter than the S---T---E, except maybe for my main man the Superman that is.

Tonight, you and your boy ain't just getting a feeler of me and my boy, you're gonna get more than you bargained for and even more than you can handle...and just think Scotty, tonight is only gonna be a taste. Just wait till you get the whole plate baby, cuz they say when I get cookin' the meal taste awful good.

Now...can you dig it?

Willy: I love when he does this...

CAN YOU DIG IT!?

CAAAAAAAAAANNNN YOOOOOOOOOU DIIGGGGIIIIIIIIIIIIT!!??[/size][/move][/color]

And of course the crowd roared again for the man as his theme played to close out the scene. Scoot backed away with his always confident look as Syrus stood there in the ring with an equally confident look, raising an eyebrow behind his purple shades.