Call of duty (Invite)

[scott]

All eyes in the Time Warner Cable Arena turn to the stage as the entrance theme of Scott O'Dell hit the PA.

Willy:This is it. The night we finally find out who tha' hell O'Dell's been talkin' about to join the ranks of Upper Echelon.

O'Dell calmly makes his way down to the ring. He was all smiles, as if he'd won the lottery as he climbs the ring steps. He enters the ring and with a cool, collected gesture, calls for a mic.

For the last three weeks, I've talked about a new addition to the brotherhood of Upper Echelon. And as promised, tonight I deliver. Tonight, a new member joins the fold. A man who fits the mold of what it truly means to be "Upper Echelon". He's a man who has seen nothing but success here in XWA. A man who has been a champion. A man who has bled for this company, and what has he got in return? Passed over by XWA Management for flash in the pan posers who...

He holds out the mic and taps the head a few times.

...are better at talking into one of these then they are doing what needs to be done between these ropes. A man who as I said three weeks ago, I and Ryan Fierhart both have a past with. He's a man I've faced in this very ring on several occasions. Stan O'Malley has it slated that this man team with me against you and anyone you want to bring to the ring, Ryan. But in just a few minutes time, no person on the planet is going to have the nerve to stand by your side tonight. Ladies and gentlemen, without further delay...the newest member of Upper Echelon...I give you...

As he points to the entrance, nothing happens. No music. No pyro. Nothing.

That's right. He's already wrestling tonight. Damn.

He snaps his fingers as the fans boo.

I guess that means you're lil' match idea for tonight is up in smoke now isn't it, Stan? And what's worse for you? Well...I've got this lil' clause in my contract that states in the event I'm booked in a Tag Team match, and my partner whomever they may be is unable to contractually compete, I'm exempt from competing as well. DOH!!!

Scott begins to laugh out loud as the boos intensify. But he was soon to be joined by the GM to settle the matter at hand.

[seifer]

Stan steps out to the stage with a none to pleased look on his face. It seemed O'Dell was dead set on trying to upend what was slated for the night. Stan on the other hand...had a different idea.

You think you're reeeeeeeeeeeeeal smart dont'cha, Scott. I'll bet you had this planned. Such a calculated moves. Such a well executed play. Well my man, I hate to break it to you...but you're WRONG. Like I said last week, I don't care who he is. He's gettin' outed tonight. And I don't care if he's already booked in a match. That just means he's pullin' double work then.

The fans were certainly in support of that possibility.

You're not the one callin' the shots, Scott. I am. And there's no handicap clause that's going to save you from that fact.

[scott]

Scott grins from ear to ear, beaming at how he'd thrown a wrench into Stan's plan. He winds up and lobs another one in for good measure.

So let me get this straight. You're willing to basically over rule an XWA executive rule that states that no superstar under XWA contract is to be booked in more then one match per card unless one of those matches is either a title attempt or a title defense. You're willing to go over the head of Gallas and Blackheart, just for the sake of getting your jollies off in trying to "out" the guy who's going to essentially help us in our cause of well...running you out of XWA. Now that's pretty desperate there, Stan. Pret-ty disparate. But, you're in luck. You're in BIG time luck tonight. Because the man in question...just so happens to conveniently be...in a title match tonight.

murmurs of wonder come over the crowd.

Tony: He's in a title match? What??? Both of Overload's titles are on the line. That means...no...you don't think...

Willy: Well we sure as hell know it ain't Jimmy. That leaves either of the remaining three men involved.

And knowing how he works, I doubt he'll have any problem pulling a double tonight. So you get what you want after all I guess, Stan. But later tonight, I'm the one who'll be enjoying the end result.

[seifer]

Stan smirks before responding.

Oh, we're gonna see about that O'Dell. I personally think by the end of tonight, you're going to find out just how serious I am of showing you and your Upper Echelon buddies who's sheriff, and who's 2nd class citizens.

With that, Stan leaves the stage to go make some needed revisions

[scott]

Scott was all smiles as what seemed to be a well laid plan was coming together nicely. The seeds of doubt were planted. The new member was in a title match, but it could be one of three potential men, Kelon J.A.H., Kaster Troy or Brian Yang. As he prepares to leave the ring, Ring Rage goes backstage to another segment.

To Be Continued.

[ryan]

A few segments would pass, and we come to a scene backstage in one of the arena hallways where Ryan Fierhart is joined by Shane Camden and Osh & Tiffany Vaughn.

I don't need to tell you guys how much is riding on tonight. Scott and his boys seem to relly think their about to pull a major coup with whoever they're bringing into their fold tonight. But I'll be seeing to it that's taken care of tonight. Whoever it is, is in for a real "treat". They can bet on gettin' more then they bargained for.

[rock]

Damn straight they can. Jasta's on the same boat. I might have lost to that sick bastard last week time, but that's not happening tonight. He thinks he can go around doing what he pleases, but I'm going to teach him that...

Shane's suddenly cut off by Osh.

[osh]

About that Shane. I appreciate you sticking your neck out for me 2 weeks ago, but I think I need to take this one tonight.

[shadow=red,left,300]Tiffany reacts with shock.[/shadow]

Daddy, you can't.

Yes I can. It's ok, sweety. The doctors cleared me to compete two days ago. And Jasta made the mistake of not only making this personal, but not finishing me off when he had the chance. I've beaten him before, and I'll do it again tonight. But Shane, I'd like for you to be in my corner tonight. Just in case his boys decide they want to try something funny.

[rock]

Shane nods and agrees.

No problem, man. You've got it.

[van]

Speaking of having a guy's back...

The crowd booms in cheer as Van Hayden comes up behind Ryan.

You know there's no way you're goin' out there to beat Scotty's ass and not havin' me along to join in on the fun, right Ryan?

He gives a fist pound to his long time friend and ally.

Boys, we've got a full night of work ahead of us. So let's get to work and show those bozos that the only thing they're kings of is runnin' their damn mouths.

[ryan]

Ryan grins and responds.

Dude, I couldn't have said it better myself. Let's do this.

The group of determined superstars all head off to prepare for the tasks ahead of them.