Stage 2 (Alston)

[adam]

As Overload comes back from a commercial break, Adam Devlin stands in the ring with mic in tow. As his theme music fades, he raises his mic to speak.

What can I say but...I missed my chance last week. I failed to win Soul Survivor and secure the 2nd spot in The Last Dance. And I've gotta admit, it's frustrating. I've been chasing my 1st XWA title for 3 years now, and I get closer and closer to it, just to fall short. A lesser man would give up. But we all know that giving up isn't in my vocabulary. I dust myself off, get back on my horse and keep riding. And aside from that, there's a silver lining to Soul Survivor as well. And that's the fact that Osiris Alston failed to win as well. So let's all give a round of applause to Takedown's Magnus Von Schwartz for doing us the solid of saving ALL of us from having to here Alston gloat from now to November about he's going to be main eventing at XGames.

The fans cheer as Adam pauses briefly.

And speaking of Alston, I'm betting he's sitting backstage right now in the Upper Echelon locker room, beaming with pride over O'Dell's lil announcement earlier tonight. Well unfortunately for you Alston, we're not done yet. Not by a long shot. I've got a few more ass kickin' in storage with your name on 'em, so I figure I may as well give you another one tonight. So how about you come on down here to the ring, and we have us another man to man chat, eh?

Adam was clearly ready to roll. He waits for the appearance of Alston.

[si]

Much to the dismay of Adam and the fans, Alston appears on the Jumbotron.

Yoohoo. Up here, Redman. Now, as much as I would love to come down to the ring and knock you around a lil' bit, it's just not happenin', captain. You see, if I'm gonna fight in XWA, I'm gettin' paid for it. And gettin' into senseless brawls with dudes from Long Island? Nah...I'll pass. But as far as you challenging me to a match later tonight? No that's poppin'. There's just one lil' problem though. You see, I've got these two friends who are looking to get into some action as well. So just a few minutes ago while you were talkin', I said if you challenged me tonight, it'd be a 6 Man Tag Match. I think you know them quite well.

The camera slowly pans out to reveal the other two men in question.

[burns]

It was fellow Upper Echelon members, and reigning XWA Tag Team Champion, The Burns Brothers. As the fans can be hear booing in the arena, they add to the response.

Long time no see, Adam. In fact, the last time I think we did see you is the night we punked you and Osh Vaughn out in The Tokyodome. Such memories. *Heh heh* Me and my brother here have sat on the sidelines long enough. There was some new team XWA had signed, a pair of old farts who where supposed to give us a run for our money, but I guess they couldn't get clearance to leave the Old Folks home. So now, we're taking vanguard. The best Tag Team on the planet, along side of the greatest wrestler in XWA not to have been a champion, yet...

It's real simple, Adam. Tonight, you go hunt you down two partners. Preferably one of the under achieving Tag Teams in XWA. And the three of you come on down to the ring and proceed in getting schooled as only we can school ya'. It's so simple, a caveman can do it. *Heh heh* Apologies to all of the Cavemen in the building. Just using you as an example.

[si]

With a shrill grin, Alston concludes.

That's how it's goin' down. Now can you handle that, Brotha?


AND I called you Brotha'.

The wait for Adam's response.

[adam]

Adam gives a confident grin as they respond to his challenge. Once done, he responds back in kind.

Oh, I can handle it. I can Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeefinitely handle it. So all I have to do is find a true to form Tag Team to be my partners tonight? *Heh* I think I already have the perfect pair of guys in mind. I guess we'll see you boys in the ring.

With that, Adam's entrance theme cues over the PA once more. As he prepares to leave the ring, Tony and Willy weigh in.

Tony: Who could Adam have in mind?

Willy: I dunno, but ima' work my web of in-fo-mashun ta' find out backstage. Whoeva' it is, it's gonna be on like a pop of smoke'd neck bones. Speakin' of which, my wife's makin' some tonight. Wanna join us?

Tony: No thanks. Last time I ate at your house I gained about 10 pound in one sitting.

Willy: That's that Nouf Cah'lina hospitality there, brotha! And you'se lookin' kinda thin there. Tell ya what, I'll bring you a plate next week, house that?

Tony: Uhm...thanks. Let's send it backstage where Joe Beakman is standing by with...

End.