No Apologies? (Jimmy Vain, o2a)

[Sushi-X]

Sushi-X's new theme "X Gonna Get Away With Murder" plays over the loudspeakers at Carver Arena in Peoria, and the Chicago ninja receives a mixture of cheers and boos from the masses. Though he was proven right in his accusations, he hasn't entirely won the fans over. Perhaps it's due to his underperforming in the ring. He stops at the rampway with mic in hand.

Alright, alright, cut my music off.

Willy: I must admit, I'm digging his remix. He should give me the number to his DJ.

Tony: I'm sure he'll give it to you, but let's hear what he has to say.

The mixture of cheers and boos flow throughout the arena, with the cheers slightly more vocal.

I admit... that as of late, I haven't given a full effort in the ring as of late. My personal issues with TNN have gotten in the way of my personal career. Sixteen months ago, I walked through the doors of 1 Penn Plaza and in the office of one Rodolphe Evariste Gallas. I told him that my plan was to be then X-Gen champion someday. Then I got with MG, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Willy: Don't look like bro's career got better since joining TNN.

Tony: If anything, I'm sure he would want that day back.

Even though I'm quote "legally" binding to TNN, I refuse to let that hold me back any longer.

The crowd applauds Sushi-X shooting straight with the fans. The ninja heads toward the ring. He asks one of the cameramen for a chair. Sushi-X then puts it in the center of the ring and sits down.

Tony: Crowd here in Peoria appreciating what he has to say here.

Willy: Not often you get someone pouring their heart out to the fans the way he's doing it.

And for my lack of focus as of late, I owe each and every one of you fans that believe in me an apology. And I'm sorry.

Most of the crowd applauds, while some still boo vehemently.

But there's one person in Peoria I want an apology from. You see, a few months back, I was wrongly accused of taking out someone who's no longer on the roster. I was proved innocent. And I want him to admit that he was wrong, and I'm not going anywhere until I get that apology.

JIMMY VAIN, GET YOUR ASS OUT HERE!

The crowd erupts at the potential confrontation and the ninja waits in his chair.

[punch]

HEY NINJA BOY!!!

From PA booms the voice of !!!JONNY PUNCH!!!. The camera pans around the arena to finally zoom into Punch perched up in the cheaps seats.

I dunno, you might have your mask on to tight, but in case you might have missed it, the new GM Stan O'Malley booked my favorite whippin' boy James Vain in a Fatal Four Way match. So he ain't comin'. Not tonight anywayz. But you're in luck. Because you've got me, and I've got a few cans of whoop ass left over from when I kicked his ass. Sooooooooooooooooooo if ya' like, I can give you a lil' taste sample of some. Just enough to whet your pallet some. And if you're a good lil' Ninja, I might just give you a whole heaping helping.

Tony: How the hell did he...?

Willy: Don't even bother...

You see, I hear all that your saying. And that's all well and good but, if there's one thing I can't stand...it's posers. And you Sush? You're a poser. "I got with MG and the rest they say is history." Yea, I'll tell you what kind of history. Bad history...especially on account that you rode his jock like Diamond Foxx rides...uhm...The Subway. Now make no bones about it, I don't like Jimmy Vain. I think he's walking waste of sperm, but MG? MG's not worth the carbon in his own DNA. And neither is anyone who is...or was associated with him. And whoopdie doo, you are. Now unfortunately it's gonna be a while before I ever get to split MG's melon open again, but I guess I'll have to settle for one of his former lackeys. You can stand there and preach to the quire, and apologize for all the mistakes you made all you want. Hell, I made some myself. Two years ago I was one of the guys doin' Primo's dirty work. But I didn't come out here and beg for forgiveness. I came out here and I earned all of these people's respect. You wanna turn the page, pal? Do the same. And how you do it? By either puttin' up...or SHUTTIN' up.

You're call, Hanzo.

[Sushi-X]

Sushi-X thought about it for a moment, then stood up from his chair and spoke.

Well, I got news for you, Jersey boy. And I'm only guessing you're from Jersey because, let's be honest, when was the last time anything good has come out of there?

The majority of the crowd bursts into oh's as if their collective reaction was "Oh no he didn't!"

Tony: Wow, not the way to get on Jonny's good side, Willy.

Willy: Does he have a death wish or something?

All joking aside though, I respect the hell outta ya. But let me tell you. Not all of my history is bad. Two wins over the legendary Dru Nedermayer. No one else in this company can say that.

Tony: He's got a point there.

Willy: Yeah, but it's about the here and now. And the now hasn't been pretty lately.

But you do bring up a hell of a point. I shouldn't be looking for forgiveness. I should be looking for respect. So tonight, here in Peoria, Illinois, I get my respect by taking down another legend. YOU.

Willy: Better think it over, bro! I seen what this cat can do in the ring.

Sushi-X puts down his mic and awaits a response.

[punch]

The Punchy reply...

Nnnnnnnnnnaah...yer' wrong there...on two fronts. 1st off, I'm from Connecticut, not Jersey. 2ndly, you only got ONE win over Nedermeyer for two reasons. Reason one, he fell asleep at the wheel when ya' fought him solo, and reason two bein' becuz the 2nd match ya' had with him, supposedly a Triple Threat Match...you and 25Cent turned it into a handicap match. So I doubt anyone even counts that one. Nedermeyer saw pity in your ass to give you a fair fight. I don't. Since when does Jonny Punch ever do things fair and by the book? Oh no no no no noooooooooooooooo. Tonight, I've got somethin' special for ya. A lil' somethin' we like to call...Punchy's Playground.

The pitch of excitement raises as the crowd booms in cheer.

Tony: Oh man. Punchy's Playground. AKA the most brutal match in wrestling. It's his signature match, Willy! We all remember what he did to Jimmy Vain in the 1st one.

Willy: I'm just gettin' the visuals of that match outta' my head three months later. It's not a match, it's a felony!!!

So how about it, Sush? Tonight, I open your skull up like an Oreo Cookie and let the creamy goodness spill all over the ring. And then next week? Hell you can pick whatever match you want, because I doubt you'll be right in the head enough after I give you about five or six concussions tonight to even compete in it. Unless of course you're...*Buck-buck-BUUUUGOCK!!!*...chicken that is.

[Sushi-X]

Punchy's Playground, huh? I guess you do need a playmate in your sandbox. While others may be intimidated by stepping in your "playground", I am not. Tonight, Jonny Boy, you feel...the power... of X. And I assure you one thing. I will...walk away...the new king of the playground.

The crowd erupts as he accepts the challenge. Or massacre.

Tony: It's on! Sushi-X, !!!JONNY PUNCH!!!, PUNCHY'S PLAYGROUND!

Willy: Does he really have any idea of what he's getting into? I mean, his name is on the match by God!

Sushi-X holds up the chair and points at Punch. One thing is certain...there will be blood.