Continuation (Miller, Higby, Vikram)

[pancho]

Assembly Hall bursts into boos as easily the most hated man on Takedown's entrance theme cues up.

Goldman: Here comes Dan Ripley. And with him is what would seem his new running buddy Vikram. Talk about your odd couples. I'm still trying to figure out where this alliance was even conjured up.

Buzz: What you have to learn about Vikram is that he defies all logic. The man is a barbarian, plain and simple. He'll do anything and side with anyone so long as he gets the chance to beat someone to a pulp. And Ripley obviously took full advantage of that fact knowing he had unsettled business with Steven Higby as well.

By this time, Ripley & Vikram were now in the ring. As the boos of the Assembly Hall crowd continue, Ripley raises the mic provided to give his "insight".

Last week, I exacted the greatest plan ever conceived. Where as other guys tried to pull off well laced plans last week and it failed miserably, mines worked to a tee. You see, I pride myself on being a lot of things. And one of the most important things I pride myself on is being smarter then the next guy. I do after all have a bachelor's in Business. So in that, I know a good investment when I see one. And that investment is standing right next to me in "The most miserable man in wrestling", Vikram. A man who strikes fear in the hearts of anyone he steps in the ring with. And more importantly a man who shares a mutual hatred for one Steven Higby, just like me. Now a lot of you might say I only went and recruited him because he levels the playing field, and some people even say that I CAN'T beat Higby without someone like Vikram around to soften him up. But those people obviously didn't see what me and Vikram did last week.

This of course brings me to another man, Milo Miller. A man who just doesn't seem to know how to mind his own damn business. It wasn't so much that I kicked your ass at Vendetta, Milo. You'd figure after that you'd get the message. But no, you go on and decide to play cavalry last week when we were about to give that giant fraud the beating of his damn life. So in doing so, you've officially moved yourself back to the top of the list. And you get to join your new buddy while we stomp the proverbial mudhole into your asses and walk it dry.

Buzz: Never one to mince words, is he?

Last week, we beat both of you together. This week, we do it mano e mano. This week, it's going to be me kicking Milo Miller's ass once again, and for the 1st time in over two years, Vikram one on one against Higby. Oh and don't worry, we'll play fair and not interfere in each other's matches. Not like we'll need to anyway.

All but a few seconds would pass before they were soon joined by their rivals.

[milo]

The theme of Milo Miller plays on the PA system, and the perennial fan favorite steps out met with a roaring cheer from the crowd. Milo had a mic of his own in tow, and standing at the foot of the set, he fires back at Ripley's words.

Ladies and germs, let's put our hands together for Dan Ripley.

Milo mockingly begins to applaud, then continues.

I've gotta tell you, that little plan you cooked up last week was something else. How much did you plot it out? I mean it had to take a while to fit all the pieces in place. To get every aspect of it down to the letter so that your ambush on the big man would have been perfect. And what a statement that would have been, eh? "Dan Ripley: The man who took out The Colossus." Talk about a feather in your cap. But you forgot one thing in your planning, the fact that the big fella isn't the only person on Takedown who's sick of your crap!

The fans burst in cheer.

I can actually stomach a Robby Sylk coming out here and parading around like a nincompoop because at least he's not a sniveling, silver spoon fed prick. But you Danny-Boy? You're on a whole other level. You're in a class of assholeness all to yourself. So you're definitely making a name for yourself in the business, that's for sure. Now last week you and freakshow there caught the lucky end of the match, Higby being just a bit out of place to stop the three count, but this week I'm not gonna need saving. So far you're up two matches to one against me, Ripley. And congrats on that, really. Because that trend ends tonight. Tonight, I'm taking the reigns off. I'm opening up my playbook in that ring, and I'm gonna hit your Upper East Side ass so hard that the star on your singlet turns SIDEWAYS! You may be having fun with all of this, but fun time is about to be over and done with, buddy.

Milo then waits for the impending response.

[pancho]

After looking over to Vikram, who was grinning ear to ear, Ripley speaks his reply.

Well look who all of a sudden has got some base in his voice? What, tired of being my doormat, Miller? I can't say I blame you. Two matches into your XWA career and you're already down against the future XWA World Champion. You should actually feel honored, my friend. 15 years from now you'll look back at your career and be able to say you went head to head with the greatest wrestler alive. The man who revolutionized the sport, yours truly...Dan Ripley.

Ripley gives his signature tooth grin, much to the chagrin of the fans.

Buzz: What's worse is that he actually believes the crap he spews.

Ripley adds...

I'm glad you're in a fightin' mood tonight, Miller. I need to work me up a sweat. I need to be tested tonight. Because in two weeks at Soul Survivor, I plan on making good on my promise to defeat Steven Higby one on one. So you'll make a nice tune up match. That is of course if your "playbook" is worth it's salt. Hopefully I'll get to see more of it then last time we met one on one. You remember that right? Tokyodome? Your XWA debut? The night I didn't even let you get out of the gates? It's not so much that I'm the most talented superstar on Takedown, it's the fact that I back it up in the ring. And the fact that I do it without the need of flunkies to do my bidding. Vikram here is my insurance policy. A business partner, nothing more...nothing less. He and I share a common enemy, and we share the same philosophy towards dealing with that enemy, total domination. You Miller? You're just an added bonus. A chance for me to kill two birds with one stone on my way to the top.

[milo]

Milo brings up his mic for yet another reply.

Ya' know it must be kick ass to be so full of yourself, isn't it Ripley? The air must be real thin up there on that high horse. But it's all good. I don't mind it. Makes things that much more fun when I kick your ass off of it and you fall flat on your face. And you will fall on your face, trust me. Guys like you always do. But if you by any means think I'm gonna be your stepping stone, you've got another thing comin', buddy-boy. Five years in the biz and I have never backed down or yielded to no one. And you sure as hell ain't gonna be the exception. The sun might be down already, but your wake up call is comin' regardless. Rise and shine, my friend. Rise and shine.

Milo waits for the next response.

[hig]

All of a sudden, Steven Higby steps out from backstage. The fans come to their feet as hie stands side by side with Miller. With a mic of his own, he adds his own response to Ripley's rantings.

Ya' know I gotta give it to ya', mate. You're a piece'a work. You've got it dead set in ya' head that you're actually gonna take me down. Or betta' still take me out. What do I have ta' say about it? I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU TRY. Hopefully Miller 'ere leaves enuffaya' left for me ta' beat tha' bloody hell outta' come Soul Survivor. He couldn't be more right in sayin' that you've gotta wake-up call comin'. On more fronts then ya' think, boy-o. Tonight I'm gonna give ya' new associate a sneak preview of what you've got in store for ya'. And I'm gonna enjoy every minute of beatin' tha' crap outta him as well.