The Next Level (Dru Nedermeyer)

[*A.Cee 5 Star*]

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As March Madness rolls on "I'm Madd" starts up over the P.A. The crowd starts to cheer in the MSG arena as A.Cee Infamous walks onto the stage. His is dress for action, and has a serous look on his face. As he walks down the ramp to the ring he looks like a man on a mission. Walking up the steel steps A.Cee then climbs in the ring. He motions from a mic, and after receiving it motions to cut the music.

When his music finally dies down he stand in the middle of the ring peering out at the sold out MSG arena. Everyone wondering what's going on and what's going to happen next. A.Cee would not keep them waiting long as he lifts the mic to his lips and says....
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Here we are again. Me in the ring in front of all the XWA fans ready to set up yet another challenge, but this time it is different. This is the XWA first pay per view of the season. Not only that but it is right here in Madison. Square. Garden. So I thought to myself. I said self.. you can't just throw any challenge out there. You haft to do something special. So that what I'm out here to do.

I'm out here to call out a man who is basically a Icon in this business. I mean he could also be considered a Legend too. I'm here to call out a man who has had some epic matches during his career. This is a man you all know. This is a man larger then life. He has had success everywhere from Toronto to right here in New York City. His name is know all over the world.

This man is none other then "The Monster" "The Invincible" "The Archetype" Dru Nedermeyer!

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The crowd goes nuts over the mention of the man Dru Nedermeyer. The arena shakes over the roar of the crowd. Even more so a large smile comes over the face of A.Cee Infamous.
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Buzz: Wow. I can't believe A.Cee a relative newcomer to XWA has called out Dru Nedermeyer in only his three match here.

Roach: You better believe Buzz. If you hadn't forgotten A.Cee did say he wanted to say he wrestled the best of the best before his career is over.

Buzz: You know I do remember that but still is he crazy.

Tony: I don't know if he's crazy or not but this is getting interesting to me.

Willy: I just wonder is Dru will waste his time with this nobody. I mean I know he suppose to be this big name over seas and here or whatever, but I've never heard of him.

Roach: Either way it's out there, and from what I've seen this young man can go. An I for one would love to see the match happen.

Now I know what your thinking. Is this guy nuts? Does he have a death wish or something? Does he really think he can hang with Dru Nedermeyer? Will let me answer that.

No.
Maybe.
And Hell Yeah.

Look I didn't come here to play it safe. I didn't come here to pad my win column. I didn't come here just to be XWA champion. I came here to challenge some of the biggest names out there. An put on some memorable matches before I leave this sport. Win, Lose, or Draw I want to be able to say I've wrestled some of the greats in this business this sport we call wrestling.

So I thought what better play to call out "The Monster" Dru Nedermeyer the right here in Madison Square Garden. The place where some historic things have happen in the past, and will happen again right here tonight. An for the match I'm going to say screw the legal issues and legalities. Because I'm going to be using the name I came into this game with long ago. A.Cee Stylez.

Now all that's left is for the man himself the man of the hour to come out here and accept my challenge to him. I'm ready to go. I've been waiting for this moment since I stepped foot here in XWA. So what it going to be Dru? Will you accept this man's challenge, and help me put on one of the most exciting match of this pay per view? The balls in your court sir. The question now is what are you gonna do with it?

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A.Cee lowers his mic as he awaits to see if Dru will show up let alone answer his challenge. A.Cee knew Dru retired from wrestling a while ago, but he just hoped that maybe for one night he would dawn his wrestling attire just one more time. A.Cee looks to the stage hoping to hear the music of the of "The Archetype" Dru Nedermeyer.
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[dru]

The roar of the MSG crowd explodes as Dru emerges from backstage. This would be his 1st on air appearance of 2009 in XWA. With and unfamiliar title draped over his shoulder, Dru doesn't waste any time making his way down to the ring.

Buzz: There he is! Damn, I forgot how freakin' HUGE this guy was. It's been some 8 months since we last saw him in action here in XWA.

Tony: That's not to say he hasn't been though. It's well documented his competing across the globe, most notably Pro Wrestling NEO, the company founded by Alex Fierhart. That's where that belt he's toting comes from. He's one half of the PW-NEO Heavyweight Tag Team Champions alongside long time partner "The Prototype" Elai Kalenovic. To think this man is rusty in any shape of the imagination is a mistake to be made that would cost even the greatest superstar.

Roach: Let's not forget what else he's done. The undefeated streak that lasted 14 months. His domination of one of XWA's biggest up and coming stars Ethan Bain after seemingly stepping away from the sport for 5 months. The man victories he's had in tournaments across the globe, INCLUDING being the reigning Grappler's World Grand Prix champion, defeating Bryan Jasta for the honor back in early 2008. If there is any man in XWA, if not in wrestling you could call "The greatest pound for pound", he's walking to the ring right now.

Now inside of the ring, Dru is handed a mic. As his music begins to fade, the roar of the crowd intensifies as they wait in baited anticipation for Dru's retort. He raises his mic to deliver it.

Ya' know, just 2 weeks ago I got asked by a wrestling columnist "When do you think you'll get back in the ring in XWA?" And my answer to that columnist was "Whenever one of these young bucks get the stones to challenge me." I guess you musta' read that article. But you're hardly what I'd call a young buck. No, no, no. You're one of the in between guys. Still young enough to do some amazing things in this ring, but old enough to know how things work. Old enough to have ring sense. One of the guys who given the opportunity can reach heights of legendary status. Basically, where I'm at in my career. But it's not just doing one or two great things that earn you the right to be called a "Legend". It's doing a lot of them, and on a consistent basis. And when I look at the XWA roster personally, I can count on one hand the number of guys who have that potential. That's not a knock on the talent in XWA, this company has the most diverse and talented roster in wrestling. What it is, is a knock on the INTEGRITY of the roster.

A brief pause...

Now I could go on and on about that, but I'll save that for another night. What I will go on about is you. You said it yourself, you're here to challenge the best. You're here not to wait for someone to step up, but to take the fight to anyone you see worthy enough to fight. I admire guys like you, because they're a dieing breed in this business. When so many of these chumps think that because they can cut a witty promo and do some kinda fancy pants finisher that their spot in owed to 'em, and I ain't mentioning names...there are guys like you, and say...Lionel Xander, Van Hayden, Chris Punisher, and a couple other guys. Guys who stand on their own lil' islands. Guys who don't conform to the "norm" of pro-wrestling. Guys who aren't afraid to get some dirt under their nails. Now I'll admit, I didn't come here tonight prepared for a match. But me being me, I always bring my gear along, just in case. And part of being a TRUE competitor, is being ready to accept a challenge at the drop of a dime. And that's exactly what I'm doing. Besides, how can I possibly pass up the chance to get in the ring with a guy who's beaten my old buddy Justice's ass so many times he's probably lost count? Any man good enough to knock him down a few pegs, is a man worthy enough for me to get in the ring with.

MSG booms in cheer as Dru takes up A.Cee's challenge.

Willy: Oh it'sa 'bout ta' be ON like some SMOKED NECK BONES up in hur!!!

Tony: I don't think I could said it any better, my friend.

Dru lowers his mic, in wait of the response.

[*A.Cee 5 Star*]

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A smiles comes to A.Cee's face over the Justice Aries' comment. Though he thinks nobody can knock Justice off his high horse. He has bested him on many occasions. But right know he was excited to be facing Dru Nedermeyer here in Madison Square Garden. A.Cee knew he was going to have his hands full with this one. Dru towered over him, and his pure mass dwarfed that of A.Cee. But he was not scared of this. He stood toe to toe looking up at Dru raising the mic up to his mouth.
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Your right about one think Mr. Nedermeyer. Though I have done a lot in my career. Compared to you Dru...I still have a long was to go. There are still heights I've not meet yet, and that is what brought me here to XWA. Your also right about another thing. I am one of a dieing breed. One the wrestles for the love of it. One that thrives on competition not championships. Not saying they aren't nice. Like that one on your shoulder right there. /smiles as he points to the PW-NEO Heavyweight Tag Team Championship belt./ But we both know that's not what it's all about. It's part of it but not all of it. What makes one great is how one carries themselves. What one does in the ring. What one does through out his career to make him great in the eyes of others.

Like you said earlier Dru. I'm not one to wait for things to happen. I not one that wants things handed to him on a sliver platter like some wrestlers out there. I'm here to work for everything I get. I'm here to challenge those most wouldn't dare challenge. Like I said I'm not here to play it safe. I'm also not here to wait for a opportunity to fall in my lap either. I'm here to earn respect and have people recognize me as one of the best out there doing it. And I know that not going to be an easy feet to do, but the best things in life are those things you get through hard work, blood, sweat, tears, and hardcore determination. Am I right?

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A.Cee pause briefly then continues.
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So tonight at March Madness right here in Madison Square Garden. I put in all on the line against one of the greatest in the game today. I try to elevate my game to the next level. I try to step onto that next plateau of what it is to be a TRUE competitor. But most of all I get to step in the ring and go toe to toe with you. Mr. Dru Nedermeyer. This is a honor for me, and I thank you for accepting my challenge. So tonight it's "The Archetype" Dru Nedermeyer vs. "The Wrestling Phenom" A.Cee Stylez. In a match for the ages. So may the best man win.

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A.Cee lowers his mic as he extends his hand out to Dru so that they can shake hands to seal the deal.
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[dru]

Dru accepts the hand of A.Cee. Giving a nod of approval thereafter, he takes a step back, then steps through the middle ropes and out of the ring. Nothing else needed to be said. All that remained was taking care of things between the ropes later in the show.