"Playtime" has begun...

[Carmella Blackheart]

TakeDown's second "Supershow" begins with a pyrotechnic lightshow as the XWA returns to the US, culminating from Phoenix, AZ. As it all dies down the first sounds that come soonafter are the sounds of "Paint It Black", signaling the appearance of the President of the Association, Carmella Blackheart.

BuZZ: Well...here comes the boss, Roachy!

Roach: It's been a while since we've seen her on the program...that obviously means that she has something big for the XWA.

BuZZ: Yeah, we've come to expect that when she shows up there something interesting that's about to happen.

Carmella steps into the ring and clears her throat as she's handed a microphone by a stagehand at ringside, then begins to speak...

Phoenix, are you ready? Are you ready for the best, brightest and baddest men and women in the industry today to prove exactly that? Are you ready for the XWA?

The crowds response is a resounding chant of those three magical letters...

Well then tonight you're in for a big surprise. This is our second SUPERSHOW this season, and it's my duty to make sure that it's as super or even MORE super than the first, and this is how we're going to do it. We have officially 4 shows left on our season schedule with one of those being our next PPV, a little something I call "Devil's Night". The main event of that night is going to be something I call the "Devil's Playground". A chamber of steel and iron...two men starting in the ring and four waiting in capsules at all four corners. Every minute a new Combatant steps into the ring and joins the fight until all six men are inside...and then it's a process of elimination. There's only going to be ONE way to be eliminated and that's PINFALL, and the last man standing will be our new XWA World Champion and walk into XGAMES1 at Madison Square Garden with a chance at history, facing off against Robby Sylk, Adam Devlin and Xander Xavier Luther to become our first "Combatant Xtraordinaire".

The stakes as you can see are extremely high, and it doesn't just start at Devil's Night. It begins right here and right now. As you've heard by now, I've decided to already fill 3 spots in the Devil's Playground match with two men who have held the XWA World Title and of course the man who defended it last week at Only The Strong. Tonight, those three men are going to give to a little taste of what's to come at DN when they...Scott O'Dell, Jon Payne and Keith Wyle...will square off tonight in a Triple Threat match!

BuZZ: Wow...that's huge. GINORMOUS even!

That's only the beginning of it though folks...remember those high stakes I spoke of? Well, the winner of this Triple Threat match, will be the LAST entrant into the Devil's Playground. That's right, that man will sit pretty while the other 5 Combatants soften each other up and enter the match at #6.

Roach: No, THAT'S huge. That could be a very significant advantage in a match like this!

As you can see, it's not just "bragging rights" and "momentum" that the winner of tonight's main event will walk into Devil's Night with. He'll have an advantage over the grid in his attempt to make it to the XGAMES main event. Now...I know that these gentlemwn will no doubt want to have word or two about this opportunity, so by all means, come one out and address your public.

[scott]

The entrance theme of Scott O'Dell hits the PA, and the crowd shows there "appreciation" for "The Man You Love To Hate". With a smug look on his face, Scott makes his way to the ring with an added swagger in his step. He climbs in and receives a mic. With his classic smirk, Scott begins.

Ms. Blackheart, If I didn't know you were tight with "The King", I'd kiss you right now. You just made my damn month. Tonight, in this ring, in ONE FELL SWOOP...I get "The Golden Boys". The "crowd favorites". Jon Payne & Keith Wyle. One one side, we have the man with more witty catch phrases then Burger King, and on the other, we have the luckiest son of a bitch on god's green Earth. Two men who are definitely top notch superstars. BIG NAME talents. Two of the best in the industry. But there's one thing that neither of them are, or EVER will be...

Scott O'Dell.

The crowd pours boos out at Scott.

Oh c'mon now. You wanna boo me for stating the obvious? Each and every one of you yokels in this arena, and in EVERY arena on earth pack in and spend your 50 bucks for one reason, to see what Scott O'Dell does next. ADMIT IT. You boo me because you wanna BE ME. You wanna have the O'Dell charm. You wanna have the O'Dell skill. Lord KNOWS most of you WISH you had the O'Dell bod. And I know you ladies wish you could trade up. *heh heh heh*. Simply put, tonight, I prove in ONE NIGHT what I've said all along. And that's that when the lights are on bright, and the stakes are high, NOBODY beats Scott O'Dell.


Nobody.

He gives his antagonizing grin to the fans. But his expression changes as one of the other's entrance music hits the PA.

[Jon Payne]

That theme song is Red Sam by Flyleaf, and the US Airways Center comes unglued as Jon Payne steps out onto the stage. In typical uber-face fashion he makes his way to the ring sporting a Steve Nash jersey for that extra "pop". Stepping inside with a mic in hand he cordially kisses the hand of the President and then turns his attention to Mr. O'Dell.

So, I'm not Scott O'Dell, huh? Wow...that really sucks. *waving his arms in the air* And to think that all this time I strived to be just like Scott O'Dell and all his greatness. I mean, just last week at OTS he pinned my buddy Jayson Jones to get the win for his henchpeople. That's a pretty big feat there, Scotty...but uh, let's take a look back down memory lane here.

Looking up to the jumbotrons the video truck replays the footage of the night that Keith Wyle defeated Scott O'Dell for the World Title.

Yes, Wyle with the cover, 1-2-3!!! Keith Wyle is the new World Champion...but *heh heh*...the title wasn't the ONLY thing you lost that night now was it, Scotty-boy? *points to head* I see though lovely blonde locks of yours are now starting to grow back in, but I bet each and every time you looked in the mirror you realized that yes...there IS someone out there that's "That Damn Better" than YOU. The same guy who still holds that World Title to this very day...but you see, if history serves me correctly, I happened to have beaten that man one-on-one in a non-title contest.

In fact, the ONLY reason why I haven't made an attempt at the World Title since April is because of guys like you and guys like Wyle. See...these people already know who the hell I am.

*Cheers*

And I don't need to blurt my name out to remind them every five minutes like some people in this ring right now. That's when you know you're here. That's when you know you're somebody. Now...I'm not saying that you're nobody, O'Dell...far from it as a matter of fact, but as long as you've been around doing what you do, I've been doing what I do on an international stage just a weeeee bit longer. With all due respect to Jay-J and Ryan Fierhart and anyone else whom you've faced...you haven't been tested yet. You have no idea how good you can be, or how far you can push yourself beyond the limits of what you're body is capable of doing, because you never stepped foot in a ring with ME on the other side of it. That my friend is when you truly "arrive" in this business.

I said it once and I'll say again, you EARN your W when you beat Jon Payne and you can ask ANYBODY who's pulled it off, their careers only get better from there. I'm like the Michael Jordan of wrestling, because I make my teammates better and I make my opponents better. The same old strategy you bring to a normal match isn't going to to get you anything against me, but beaten.

This is no regular match, O'Dell...and I damn sure aren't just a regular opponent.

[scott]

Scott turns his attention to Payne. He smirks as he speaks his reply.

And they say I have an ego? If that ain't about the most self indulgant load of C-R-A-P I've ever heard. THIS is exactly what Si, Brent and I were talkin' about at OTS. Guys like YOU. Guys who think the whole damn world revolves around them. I haven't "earned" a W until I've beaten you? Let me refresh your memory a bit, Payne. The only reason you're even IN Devil's Night is because of me. ME. If I wouldn't have got into that lil' altercation down in Miami, The Board of Directors, Ms. Blackheart here, and ol' frenchy wouldn't have stripped me of the title. And YOU would have never won the EIGHTBALL Tourney. Only to relinquish the title to do some untimely "marital" problems. And who went on and won it after that? ME. Scott O'Dell.

He gives a sly smirk...

Face it, Jonny-boy. You're not as hot as you think you are. You might sell a crap load of t-shirt. You might have throngs of airheaded chicks holding "I'm Jon Payne's Baby Momma" signs in the crowd. But you're NOT the straw stirring the drink. I AM. As for Wyle, *Pffffffffft* like I said before. The man's the luckiest son of bitch alive. All I've been doing is biding my time. I said all along that when I want MY title back, I'll take it. And that time is NOW. I'M THE MAN in XWA. I'M the FRANCHISE. I've beaten anyone who's anyone in XWA. Kayn, Curtis, XXL, Fierhart, sent Wyle's ass packing from ONESHOT BEFORE I made Kayn's ass tap to take MY belt back. And I even pinned Jayson Jones. Something that YOU haven't done in your career yet. Sure, You're a big name. You're a MEGASTAR!!! But everywhere else but XWA. This is MY HOUSE. You just pay rent.

Scott continues to smirk as the crowd boos his every word.

[Jon Payne]

Well my friend...in that long list of names of guys you beat, there happen to be TWO names that aren't on that list, lest you forget. The two men who you will be facing tonight. Ironic, don't you think? Not taking anything away from them...but that's where you're head needs to be. What you call ego, I call confidence. See, I lost to a man who I went tooth and nail with last week, and I stood in the center of this ring and shook that man's hand for a job well done and an awesome match. You, you blow it off as dumb luck getting beat in a TITLE MATCH and having to shave your damn head. That's ego buddy...in the worst possible way, but hey-I've made it a career goal of shutting up punks like you where it counts, in the ring.

Tonight isn't going to be any different from any other night against any other egotistical SOB that THINKS he's on a level he's nowhere close to reaching. I'm in no way and "old timer", but I can teach my fair share of wrestling lessons if I have to, and I think that's exactly what you need Scott. A lesson, and a hard one learned at that. When you get pinned or submit, it's not luck...it's skill. It's that man you face digging a little deeper or finding the right moment to get that clutch move in. There's nothing in that about being lucky...and I've never once used that as an excuse.

That's all you are, O'Dell...trash-talking and excuses. You call yourself the "franchise"? No No, my friend, this franchise stands from the collective effort of many men and women who poured their hearts and souls out for it. Who leave it all in this ring and ride the tide of victory or defeat in the name of making names for themselves. You might impress some out there as wrestler, but as person...as a man, you don't impress me. Hell...you don't even impress me as wrestler as a matter of fact. The only "reason" you had that title at one point or another another is because I didn't see fit to drop you like a bad habit. I've beaten men that on their WORST day could pound you into fine powder...and you think that I'm supposed to sweat you just because you say so? Just like I said before, when the people hear the name Jon Payne, they already KNOW what stands behind it.

I don't need to brag and I sure as hell don't need to make excuses. The only thing that's ever come out of my mouth is the flat-out truth. You might think that you represent the XWA...but if I'm not mistaken, I think that the World Champion would do that, but hey...maybe I'm wrong. To most of us with common sense, that's the benchmark of greatness in a promotion, the man who's at the top. Until the bell sounds at Devil's Night...Keith Wyle is that man, and we're all trying to get what it is that he has-that you had and I had. The difference though is that in my case I gave it away. In you're case...you had it TAKEN the first time, and LOST it the second.

So...YOUR belt? Ha Ha...honestly Scott, I don't quite think you that you can HANDLE that belt.

[scott]

Scott retorts...

All I see in you and our so called "champ" is witty catch phrases, cheap pops and the need to satisfy these idiots in the crowd. Just like every other wanna be "Megastar" in this industry. And quite frankly, you all make me puke. You know why the people despise me? Cuz I tell it like it is. Because I'm true to one thing and one thing ONLY. ME. When ya' look out for number one. You get good things. You get the WORLD. In the last 10 months, I've WON the XWA Title two times, I've beaten damn near everyone in this bitch, I'm the most well known name in wrestling. I've got poor bastards in OTHER companies trying to imitate me. Where as you, you've got a failed marriage, a failed title reign, and you got tapped out by a chick...

Need I say more?

But all jokes aside. I'm the ONLY man who CAN handle the title. When I was champ, the ratings were through the ROOF. Every one of you sons of bitches were glued to your TV's because you wanted to see what O'Dell would do next. But since Wyle's been champ, all we get is a BOREFEST. Hell, I liked it better when Wyle was an asshole. At least it was entertaining then. He's been champ this long, cuz I LET HIM be champ. I could have just as easily challenged him myself. I could have evoked my rematch clause and beat his ass good and proper. But when I found out about The Devil's Playground, a sure fire, guaranteed trip to the Xgames main event. I said that THAT was gonna be when I make things "right" in XWA. And you're a lil' mistaken Mr. Payne. The only guy left I have to mop the floor with, is YOU. I eliminated Wyle from ONESHOT, right before I did the same to Kayn to win *ahem* MY belt back. I've already got a win over him. Difference is he beat me one on one. But tonight...*heh heh heh*...tonight I rectify that by beating you ass, his ass, and getting MY ass the 6th spot in The Devil's Playground.

He smirks...

What is it you always say? "Take Notice." The only thing YOU'LL be noticing is my DUST when I leave you and Wyle wondering what was the license number of the truck that hit you tonight. The free ride's over. You two have had an easy run over the last couple months. But now, you step into the lion's den. And I bite your god damn heads off.

[Jon Payne]

Lion's Den? Really cute, Scotty...you make it almost sound as if this is my match to win. You make it sound like beating Scott O'Dell is something that I have to do to gratify myself, when nothing can be further than the truth. This is YOUR chance to step your game up and get some momentum going into the biggest match of your professional career. I'm only here on the same technicality of not exacting a rematch clause jsut like you, but since I'm here you better damn well believe that I'm going to bring the fight. The fans would expect nothing less from yours truly but...no, contrary to whatever it is that you say to yourself in the mirror in the morning, you're NOT the most important being in the wrestling industry.

Not to sound too much like...well...YOU, but...you beat me somehow, you manage to pin me tonight or make me tap out and there's gonna be confetti, Samoan fire dancers and the New York Philharmonic playing "Pomp & Circumstance". I beat you, and it's just another ego slain by Mr. Momentum Killer. Nothing really that these fans and fans around the world haven't already grown accustomed to seeing each and every time I step into this ring. THAT's the reason why I get all the press that you WISH you had...I bring it hard every time, every match, win or lose. I probably talk more than anyone here combined, but in the end when it's all said and done, I'll tip my cap if the guy on the other corner gets the better of me, because I know...and THEY know that's no easy task to achieve.

That just all brings me back to exactly what it is that I said at the very beginning. You earn it when you step into the ring with me, because you never walk out of the ring the same. That plus the fact there's more at stake here than anything that's been foughten for before tonight makes one thing clear, I'm going to be more focussed than ever before. That being said, take everything you THINK you know about me and toss it...because tonight you get the SECOND most important match of your career, the night that I show you how it's done. One way or another, there AREN'T going to be excuses to be made...I guess that means that you'll finally have nothing to say except for graciously accepting defeat.

That's worth the ticket price right there...

[Keith Wyle]

And as the Scott and Jon continue to jabber back and forth...the crowd rises to their as they get a little "Ultimate Satisfaction" with the world title on his shoulder and the crowd behind him "The Wyldman" makes his way to the ring...

BuZZ: There he is folks the champ is here!!

Roach: and they talk about Payne stealin catch phrases

Keith stops right at the steps as he is prone to do, absorbing the atmosphere for a moment before stepping in the ring, with mic in hand, once again ready to make this moment golden..

Well, well, well we got the presidente, the evolution and....

Stopping for moment looking Scott up and down a couple of times before continuing

You

"Oooh" can be heard throughout the stands as he continues

Now about this triple thr- oh wait a minute almost forgot

Keith takes a step back looks out into the crowd

Phoenix it's time for some WYYYYYYYYLE

STYYYYYYYYYLLLLE

Smirking at the crowd as he turns back into the group in the ring

Now as I was about to say triple threat for that got that out the way

Turning to Jon

Mr. Evo I got no problems with you outside the ring but I got a score to settle with you in this ring, I got a loss to you I have to avenge

Then turning to Scotty

and then we Mr. Clean over here who sounds a little bit ticked that the kids keeps asking him for a handy wipe

You say I'm boring? well now I know you're a lotta things Scotty but a bold face liar is new for you. You say that me beating you and defending this is pure luck, I call it skill...I mean correct me if I'm wrong but I'm the man who made you this way, who forced you become the bitch-turned punk you are now, I mean you were a cocky sumbitch before but now your over 250 pounds of whining, bitching moaning..

The crowds lights up a bit as Keith puts on a face and starting flailing his arms around as his voice mimics that of a child crying

I'm the real champ, he's not the champ he got lucky, he got lucky and all that!

Putting his voice back to his normal tone he continues

You see what I did to you wasn't luck, what I did to XXL wasn't luck, what I did to Ryan blaze wasn't luck and what me and Kris Cade did in Italy was steal the show from you and the other two amigos, with your notice to the locker room. See the difference between me and you is that even though you beat me and Jon beat me I'm still the champ, I'm still the man to beat 'round these parts, so you can talk about how you can take the title at any time and how you're the man and blah, blah, blah whatever but the fact is I beat you, made you shave ya head and haven't looked back since, while you say my name more than my girl does I mean damn you like my own damn cheerleader or somethin'....

and by the way that's real gay dude........cut that out.

[scott]

Scott gives his classic smirk as he responds to Keith's ranting.

It took you all that time to come up with that? Seriously, that belt is makin' you soft. Or is it that chick of yours. I dunno...

He paces a bit and continues.

Let's get one thing crystal clear. The only reason why you still hold that belt, is cuz I ALLOWED you to. Yea, you beat me for it. Your point? I'd give you a scooby snack, but I think that woofer of a personal assistant of yours got to 'em when my back was turned. So you defended against XXL? SO WHAT!!! I beat 'em too. And you knocked off Ryan Blaze and Kris Cade.

*claps*

I'm happy for ya. I really am. But here's the kicker, Keith. THAT MEANS SQUAT!!! I've beaten more guys in non title matches then you have ALL SEASON, before AND after you won the title. You see, I know it's hard for you two to see past your oversized egos, but the numbers don't lie. In most sports, I think the guy with the better record is the better man, correct? And with so many people always saying "A title doesn't make the man, the man makes the title", the proof is plain as day. The defining moments of BOTH your careers to date is when you both won the world title. What else do you two have to show for the season, eh???

A short pause...

Anything? People, you got anything to offer up???

Scott holds his mic out to the crowd with little response.

Exxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxactly. BUPKIS. Zilch. Nada. The only things both you asshats have done aside from winning that there title is pretty much get your asses kicked. Where as me, I've lost my fair share of matches, all be it to one guy, but that's the point. Only ONE MAN in this company has EVER gotten the better of me. Whereas...

Points to Keith...

You've had YOUR ass handed to you by the likes of Kayn, That Rhodes kid, Simon Fierhart, ME...

Then points to Payne

And YOU'VE had your ass handed to you by that Sykes, Higby, Carmichael, and yes...AMBER GIANNI.

He focuses back on Keith...

To be honest, you're career took off when you beat me. And even as champ, you're STILL trying to catch up. You're welcome by the way. I mean I don't say it for my health. It's written in STONE the accomplishments I've done for and In XWA. While you two were off chasing tail and drinking bourbon, I'm in this ring in 6 MAN TLC matches, Prison Break Matches, THUNDERDOME matches, Cage matches, Last Man Standing matches, Ultimate Submission Matches, the list goes on and on and on. The night you beat me for that belt, was the most important night of your career. For me, it was the night I shaved my head. Face it Keith...

No matter HOW good you think you are, I'll ALWAYS...in LIFE...be THAT god damn better. You'd think by now you'd figure that out. MAybe if you pulled your head outta Gianni's lap once in the blue, you'd see it for yourself. But don't worry. I'll be glad to show you BOTH just how better I am then you tonight. No worries.

[Jon Payne]

Well, like I said, call me old fashioned in thinking this but...the champion is always the top guy so I've been taught. That's whether you talk wrestling, football, any sport you can think of. The champ is the champ, and the champ is the BEST until he or they are no longer champions. Now Keith, this whole thing is probably not the most advantageous of situation here for you, because that title that you've defended successfully for months can be taken away in an instant...but tnoight you have the chance to help your own cause. You beat one of us, make one of us tap or pin us and you get to stand in that chamber of yours and watch 5 men go at it, then come in fresh with a greater chance of defending that title yet again.

In that respect tonight's match is easily the most important of YOUR career to date as well. Carmella couldn't have said it any better...the stakes are high, and in more ways than one. I can't say that the man who wins this match is guaranteed a victory at Devil's Night...but he damn sure will have an easier time achieving a win, that's for sure.

Keith, you're in this to obviously defend what's yours. Scott...let's face it, you're just in this to build up your ego...as if you aren't over-inflated enough as is. So the question is...what's in it for me? Simple actually. To test my skills...to step in here one more time and prove one more time that I'm all that I say that I am, and then some.
Some like it and some don't, but no matter where you are on that line there's no doubt in your mind that "Jon Payne is the real deal" is as they say "QFT".

These fans should have a damn goos idea what to expect tonight, one hell of a match. The two of you should expect one hell of a fight from yours truly...and I expect nothing less than the same. I guess that means you can say that it's go time...or you could say that tonight...once again...IT. IS. ON.

[Keith Wyle]

Keith takes a step back

hang on I need to breathe, Scott's hot air is beginning to suffocate

Taking a couple of breathes

OK, ok whew damn I mean that ego combined with that head is just WOW!......I mean damn you HEADstrong, you must of been the HEAD of your class.

No I haven't been in a Thunderdome Match or Prison Break match or the first guy to shove a stick up their ass match, no I haven't been in those matches that's cause I don't need to be in those matches, All I need is a ring, that's it.

I find it funny that in all those matches you mentioned you've lost most of them, now I've lost my share of matches no doubt, winning this title is a career highlight sure also no doubt but you being better than me?!? oh HELL no never that, so you can keep dreaming about that cause while you dealing with your "Firehart" issues I was doing what you were claimed you did as champion, carrying the company on my back.

It's quite simple, and no matter what happens tonight whether I get pinned tonight or I'm doing the pinning I'm still walking in and out Devil's Night as champion, cause no matter how much talk about it, I am about it

[scott]

Scott smirks before speaking a final response...

The only thing you're "about"...is "about" to be kissing that there World Title goodbye come October 31st. I'll do the rest of my talking in the ring. Later ladies.

Scott hold his mic out from him, and lets it drop to the floor with a thud. He smirks at his opponents for the evening and steps through the second rope. Dropping down to the floor, he turns to give Payne and Wyle one final look before exiting backstage to prepare.

[Keith Wyle]

We'll see

Looking on as the man he beat to become world champ steps out of view, turning back to Jon he lifts his mic up one more time

Well that was something.......or nothing depending on how look at it, see ya in the ring, I don't have to tell you to bring it, cause you usually do

With that "Ultimate Satisfaction" kicking back up again he shakes the president's hand and hops out of the ring no looking back this time, there was no need to from now on.....