Beyond...(o2a)

[jasta]

The entrance theme of Bryan Jasta starts up over the PA...

Tony: Here comes Bryan Jasta, without a doubt the most destructive, dominant and most feared man in wrestling today. And as much as I might not like the guy, you can't help but to respect what he does in that ring.

Willy: I been in 'da biz for a long, long time. And it ain't but every couple years a guy comes along like Jasta. He's vicious, relentless and calculating. Capable of plain and simple destroying a man from the inside out.

Jasta makes his way to the ring. Once inside, a mic is supplied...and he speaks.

Two weeks ago at Devil's Night, I systematically destroyed Cody Black. I left him battered, bloodied and beaten. Just like I've left every other man I've ever faced in XWA. I made a statement the 1st night I arrived here, that in the end...while everyone else talks about how good they are, I'll show how good I am in this ring. Unlike other superstars, I don't need to run down the list of men I've beaten. They all know who they are, and they all remember what it was like to stand in this ring with me. But at this point in the game, one has to ask himself what's next? Or more importantly who's next. There are very few men in this business I consider a worthy challenge. But it seems for me to get what I want, I have to lower my standards of competition. And what is it I want you all wonder?

A WORLD TITLE shot.

The arena fills with awe from Jasta's words.

Buzz: You had to know it was coming, guys. Wow!

As of 2009, all of the egos, boy scouts and otherwise talentless whelps will have a rather hard task at hand. Because I will destroy any...and I do mean ANY that stand in my way of attaining the XWA World Title. Such a championship needs to be around the waist of the best wrestler in the world. And you're looking at him. And I defy any man to prove otherwise. Which is why I stand in this ring tonight. Another sacrifice is in order. Another example needs to be set. The question is, what so called "man" backstage is willing to stare down their annihilation tonight at my hand. Let's see who's brave enough to step up to "The Next Level".

Jasta lowers his mic. The man who stepped onto the stage would face hell on Earth this night. Who would that man be?

[adam]

The fans come to their feet as Ekotren's "Light The Fires" cue up over the PA. The man who'd answer the call would be "The Man With No Fear." Adam emerges from backstage to the cheer of the Staples Center masses. In his hand was a mic, and he gets right into answering Jasta's invitation.

We've gotta stop meeting like this, Bryan. How long has it been, eh? Almost the whole season actually, if my memory isn't fooling me. Last I remember, I was the 1st man to challenge you for the National Title in 2008. And yea, I lost to you. But who hasn't? In fact, you and I have faced off now four times in our careers. And you've won all four. You'd think a guy would knuckle up and say "There's no way I'm fightin' that guy again." But you've known me long enough to know that I'm not that guy. I've been chompin' at the bit to get back in the ring with you for a long, looooooooooooooong time. And low and behold the only thing in my way tonight is air and opportunity. While most of the fellas backstage were lookin' at the monitor thinking "Should I answer his challenge" with the overall look of dread in there eyes, Here I am. Out here...answering the call. There's no question that you're one of the best to ever lace 'em up. And there may not be much debate to you being exactly what you claim, the best wrestler in XWA. But you and I both know you don't get that dubbing by tooting your own horn. You get it by leaving it in the ring. And that's what I'm poised to do. I'm not out here to prove otherwise to your claim. I'm out here to do one of two things, beat you or get beat by you. You're an intimidator, Jasta. But you don't intimidate me.

As the fans rally behind Adam, he waits for Jasta response.

[jasta]

Jasta responds.

Ah, Adam. Why did I figure someone like you would take up the torch? Is it because you're entire career is built on facing the most insurmountable of odds head on? Yea, that about covers it. And yes, you and I have a very long standing history with each other. A history that will continue to have us in this very position. I'm actually kind of glad you decided to come out. At least I know I'll at least break a sweat unlike some of the other matches I've had this year. It's sad when one can count with three fingers the number of men who can actually match him in this ring. I don't even need to speak on the usual, because you already know what to expect in this ring against me. Name your terms.

Jasta waits.

[adam]

Adam raises his mic for a speedy response.

My terms? Are you kidding? There are no terms. No stips, no gimmicks, no nada. The win earned tonight is gonna be earned the old fashion way, pins or submissions. But if by any chance I'm gonna be that example you spoke of just a few minutes ago, you're in for one hell of a wake up call. I'm bringin' the thunder and the lighting in that ring tonight, and if you're no careful, you're gonna be the one gettin' struck down.

[jasta]

With a slight grin, Jasta concludes with a final response.

I should have expected nothing less. A regular match you want, a regular match you'll get. And while you say you're not going to be the example I stated I'd make earlier, I will make one thing very, VERY clearly tonight. A statement.

Jasta waits for Adam's final reply.

[adam]

Adam raises his mic one last time to say...

That's awesome, Jasta. Because so...am...I.

Adam's music cues up once again. In one blur of a moment, two rivals once again found themselves poised to do battle once again. This time, it was a matter of pride. And as always, only one would succeed. The show goes into the next pre-match vignette.

The End.