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Post by jeff on Aug 17, 2009 23:41:48 GMT -5
Following a match, Takedown goes backstage to the men's locker room. We see Jeff Heaven walk in, and approach Tommy Tryton, who was putting the rest of his gear on.
Yo Tommy. I wanted to have a word with you before we hit the ring. I know you and I haven't seen eye to eye in the past. And I know we have our history. But I wanted to clear the air on all of that. You know, it's a cut throat business. If you're not willing to out do the next guy, you're never going to make it. We both know that. We've got a shot to make history at Ring Rage. If one of us win, we'd be the 1st we'd be the 1st wrestler ever to have not started their career in XWA to win the World Title. Now I don't know if that's all that important to you, but it is to me. Everyone's gonna have something to prove in The Crucibal. And I wanna let you know that win or lose, tonight or at Ring Rage, you're square with me, man.
Jeff waits for Tommy's reply.
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Post by tryton on Aug 17, 2009 23:50:36 GMT -5
As Tommy continues to tape up his wrists, he answers.
I know what's at stake, Jeff. This isn't my 1st time getting a crack at the big belt. XGames II didn't work out very well for me, so I'm looking to make good at Ring Rage just the same as you. And as far as us bein' square? Yea, we're square. There comes a point and time when you have to put old rivalries aside. Tonight, there's no ill will. I'm going out there to compete, show the world what I'm about and most importantly show that I belong in the discussion when you talk about the best talent in XWA. And I know you're gonna do the same. Since when does Jeff Heaven not go out and put on the best show he can, eh?
It was just at that moment when they were joined by another superstar.
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Post by pancho on Aug 18, 2009 0:03:32 GMT -5
The fans boo as the superstar in question was none other then Dan Ripley. He stands with a cheeky grin on his face before speaking.
Now...isn't this nice? Two bitter rivals finally putting their differences aside. Showing that they've matured not only as wrestlers, but as men. It's a Hallmark moment I tell you. Real tear jerking stuff. *Heheheh* I was so looking forward to seeing you two beat the hell out of each other tonight. But if it's going to be a friendly match of competition, what's the point me even watching? I mean, I already know what's going to happen. Just look at what you both bring to the table? You Jeff, spent your 1st month back in XWA getting your ass kicked by the new Pure Champion Blade Myers. I'd say the fact that in your last match you beat the crap out of MG, but everyone beats the crap out of that waste of sperm, so it doesn't matter. And then there's you, Tryton. I wonder how the hell you even got considered for being in The Crucibal. You lost to Romeo Davis for the Pure Title. You lost in a triple threat match between you, Myers and that pissant Chris Dynamite, and then let's not even go into how monumental you, XXL and Brandon Payne...or is that Genesis now *Eh*. Let's not even start on how badly you three stuck it up at Soul Survivor.
Ripley chuckles to himself before adding.
Let's face facts, gentlemen. The only reason you both are even in The Crucibal is on the formality that I already have an ironclad World Title shot at XGamesIII. So it really doesn't matter who comes out of The Crucibal the champ, or even who comes out of The Devil's Playground match either. I'll be the one going into 2010 with the World Title. So fellas, enjoy this. Enjoy the spotlight you're getting, really. It'll last as long as I decide to allow it to last, cuz come November, it's going to be mines, and mines alone.
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Post by tryton on Aug 18, 2009 0:09:01 GMT -5
Tommy sighs before responding.
I'da thought that Higby maybe woulda' smacked some sense into your head when he beat YOUR ass at Soul Survivor. I guess no level of ass kicking could ever do that. But I'll give the devil his due. You managed to sneak into the Last Dance through the back door, Ripley. But saying the spotlight's gonna be all yours? That might be speaking a little prematurely, but I'm sure a guy like you hears the word "Premature" a lot in his day to day life. There's more to some us here then being World Champ, or being champ period. Some of us actually have passion for the business. I wonder where your passion is though?
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Post by pancho on Aug 18, 2009 0:22:32 GMT -5
*Heh heh....Heh heh heh...HAAAAAAA HAAAAAAA HAAAAA HAAAA!!!!*
Passion? Are you serious? I know you didn't just say passion. You can take your passion for the business and stick it up the ass of that pretty lil' Asian girl you used to run with. That's exactly something I'd expect to here from someone who's only ambition is to "compete". My ambition is to be the best, and make a crap load of cash doing it. The only thing I care about is the bottom line, and what I'm getting out of it. I've been successful on every level I've competed. In every endeavor I've ever ventured into. And XWA won't be any different. If there was every a sure fire, hands down, unequivocal constant in wrestling...it's that talent alone gets you no where.
You two? You've got talent for days, I'll give you that. But me? I've got talent...as well as drive, ambition...and above all other things, the pedigree of being a success in other areas outside of wrestling. To guys like you, wrestling is your life. It's what you've strived to become. You sleep, eat, breathe and crap it. To me? Wrestling's just another area for me to prove that I'm a world class, superior athlete. I've already been an NCAA National Champion. An NCAA All-American in both wrestling AND basketball. Voted one of the top 10 Collegiate athletes of 2006 by Sport Illustrated. Being at the top of the XWA just adds to what's already an athletic career that no man on payroll can come close to matching. So as far as your "passion for the business" goes, save it for someone who cares.
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Post by irons on Aug 18, 2009 0:27:53 GMT -5
I guess it don't matter what side of the country we're on, you're still a jackass all the same.
~(Into the scene comes newcomer to XWA John Irons. Little is it known to most that He and Ripley's paths have crossed before in their careers.)~
Do you get off pumpin' ya'self up like this, Danny-boy? Or is it just somethin' that happens without you havin' any control of it. Let me know, homie.
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Post by pancho on Aug 18, 2009 0:34:35 GMT -5
Ripley responds with a typically smug reply.
Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaah. It's something I do to remind the little people like you why the cast system does still exist in society. There are people like me, who have the talent, skill and ambition to not just be successful, but DISGUSTINGLY successful. And then there are people like you, who have to be given opportunities instead of making them. It's a little something called "Natural Selection". In order for the superior lifeforms to thrive, the lesser ones need to be weeded out, and eliminated accordingly. Survival of the fittest. I'm at the top of the food chain. You guys? Errrrrrrrrrmm...middle...at best.
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Post by jeff on Aug 18, 2009 0:40:27 GMT -5
Jeff's response.
Middle at best? Now THAT'S comical. Maybe when you actually...I dunno...win an actual title in this "endeavor" I might actually not think anything you say needs me to spray the room with Fabreeze. I've held for world titles in my career, as well as a number of other titles across the board. And the fact that I was at one point and time as much of a prick as your are kinda makes me sick to my stomach, especially since you're the biggest prick XWA. Now THERE'S a accolade you can be proud of.
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Post by irons on Aug 18, 2009 0:43:11 GMT -5
I'll tell you an accolade I'd be proud of. Bein' tha' man ta' shut Dan Ripley's flappin' ass mouth up. If not permanently, at least for tonight. You're so high up on the food chain, shouldn't be a problem tusslin' with me tonight, eh Danny-Boy?
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Post by pancho on Aug 18, 2009 0:48:29 GMT -5
Ripley grins before answering the apparent challenge.
You seem to forget what happened the last time you and I stepped foot in the ring against each other, Irons. But, since this here is a whole new setting and all, I'll be more then happy to oblige you a little refresh on it. You know, you're going to look back years from now at tonight, your 1st night in XWA...and say "It was an honor to step in the ring with the greatest American athlete of all time."
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Post by irons on Aug 18, 2009 0:56:45 GMT -5
(~Irons responds with some sarcasm of his own.)~
Will I? Really? I guess that would be somethin' nice to reminisce about. But there's somethin' even better I plan on adding after I say all that. And that's "And I whooped his Park Avenue ass."
~(Irons then takes leave of the scene as the fans cheer in the arena.)~
Buzz:Wow. Looks like we've got ourselves another match. The new comer John Irons against the always controversial Dan Ripley. We'll be back after this, don't go anywhere.
~(Takedown goes to commercial.)~
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