Territory (Invite)

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As Overload comes in from a break, we see Lionel Xander standing in the ring with a mic in hand. Flanked by him for the 1st time in 2009 was his long time running mate Chris Cage. With boos hailing down on the brash veteran, Lionel responds.

You people really think booing me makes any difference? C'mon now. I would figure that you all would know by now that might is right. And my might has been right all season long. There aren't many guys in XWA as we draw close to the mid point of the season who are undefeated. But I'm one of them. A perfect 4-0. But do you see me gloating about it? Posturing and parading like one of the noobs would if they had my success? Not a chance. And ya' know why? Because I'm used to winning. I'm used to success. It's something I've had my entire career. A new jack would be beside himself with over confidence. But me? Eh...it's just another day at the office. But the reason I'm out here tonight isn't to entertain you idiots. It's to call out one of your own. A man who I have some unfinished business with. A man who I AND Cage here have unfinished business with. And that man is Illinois' own Van Hayden.

The crowd cheers the mention of Hayden's name. Lionel gives and unimpressed smirk before continuing.

How's I know you were gonna do that? Anyway, Me and Van had a series of matches way back in 2007. Two matches to be exact. He won the 1st, I won the second. But as fate would have it, we never got to settling things in a rubber match. And of course in 2008, he had his national title run, and I went on to post one of the best win-loss records in XWA history. But our paths never crossed. Well I'm not leaving that to chance anymore. So here's how it's gonna work Van. Me and Cage here are dressed to work, and we're ready to fight. So how about you find yourself another shlub to be your partner for the night, and we have us another go for old times sake, eh?

Xander lowers his mic. He and Cage turn there attention to the stage as they await the arrival of Van Hayden.

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Not long after Lionel's invitation, Van's entrance theme hits the PA. The Carver Arena welcomes the Illinois native with a rousing ovation as he steps out from backstage. With a smile on his face, Van stands atop the stage. As the cheers of the fans slowly fade, he raises his own mic to respond.

Xander, you're absolutely right. When we locked horns back in 2007, I was two months into XWA, and you were just starting out. And we split our encounters 1-1. Since then, our careers have taken off, and we went to directions, but both still made names for ourselves. And here we are, two years later. A pair of the biggest names in wrestling. Who would have imagined it, right? Well...you would have, seeing as you perceive that your success is some kinda' right from the heavens. Like it was supposed to happen. Whereas me, I'm scratched, clawed and fought my way to where I'm at now. I wasn't handed a damn thing, and that's the way I like it. But I'll say one thing, there does come a time where loose ends need to be tied. So in that sense, I'm glad you came out here and called me out. Because someone needs to shut that flappin' Canadian mouth of yours, and I'm just the man to do it.

The fans begin to cheer again. It was safe to say that they agreed with Van's plan.

Now as far as your invitation to a Tag Team match tonight, while I was standing backstage watchin' from a monitor, one of my boys was with me. He tapped me on the shoulder and said "hey, I'll be the shlub." Who is he you ask? Let's just say that he's someone who's not exactly one of your biggest fans either. But much rather then talk on his behalf, how about you hear what he has to say in his own words.

Out from backstage steps the man who would join Hayden in the Tag Team match later in the evening.

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The crowd roars in cheer once again as to the stage comes none other then Finesse.

Willy: HOLLA FO' A DOLLA'!!! Finesse in da' house!!!

Tony: It's WELL documented the history between Finesse and The New Wave. This just got interesting, people.

After giving Van a fist pound, Finesse adds to the fray.

Whaddup, fellas? Been a while, hasn't it? In fact, the last time we all got in the ring together, me, Jimmy Ames and Steven Higby whoop you two and ya' boy Randall Reigns' asses. Ah, memories. And lookie what we have here, you two still up to ya' old tricks. Mouthin' off as usual. Good thing I was standin' next to Van backstage when ya' put out ya' lil' Tag Team challenge. Cuz I don't mind at all beat yall asses again...

doing his best Luther Vandross impression...

..."For old tiiiiiiiiiiimes sake." Oh yes, best believe ya' boy Finesse is down fa' tha' git'down. And we gon' git'down tonight, baby. EARLY.

The fans cheer in anticipation for what was shaping up to be a very interesting Tag Team confrontation between a group of old rivals. Finesse and Hayden wait for the response of The New Wave.