History beckons (Promo/Sushi-X)

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Overload comes back commercial, and as it does Joe Beakman stands in the interview area.

Ladies and germs, my guest at this time is the XWA No Limits champion, and one of the two newest members of Upper Echelon, Brian "The Dragon" Yang.

Yang walks into the camera frame all smiles. The O2 Arena responds with boos.

Brian, you heard what the GM said at the top of the show, tonight you're going one on one against the man you'll be facing for that No Limits title in three weeks time, Sushi-X.

Oh, I'm sorry. Was that supposed to be of any concern to me? Cuz it's not. Let me do these Brits, as well as all the folks watchin' back home and around the globe a little favor, and go over my checklist. Jimmy Ames, Jeff Heaven, Pablo Reyes, Saizo Kodanashi, Evan Fate, Kelon JAH AND Ryan Blaze at the same time at XGamesII, Chris Hevessey, James Bowen, Jimmy Vain and now Kelon again one on one. 10 Title defenses since I won the No Limits title in mid 2008. 10 matches up. 10 matches down. And the only thing standing in my way of making XWA, no, wrestling history...is the weakest guy on the Overload roster, Sushi-X. A guy that Stan O'Malley gave a shot at me, because he was impressed by his "intestinal fortitude", meanwhile he spent the better part of July getting his ass kicked by Jonny Punch. And you think me having to wrestle that masked clown concerns me in the least? HAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! I've taken on the best competition they can throw at me. The best Light Heavyweights in the game, and I've beaten them all. One, after another, after another.

And I know exactly what Sushi-X is going to do later. He's going to come out with some passionate speech about how it's his time to shine, and how he's going to be the guy to stop me. Just like everyone before him has. Then I'm going to come out when it's match time, beat the living hell out of him, kick him in the head and collect me another check. I'm the best pound for pound wrestler on the PLANET Beakman. I don't have any reason to sweat any man in this sport. They need to sweat me. I'm the best, of the best, of the best. Perfect fit for being part of the Upper Echelon ranks.

Sp...speaking of which, how the hell did that happen? You've been pretty much a loaner since the moment you came into XWA back in 2007.

It happened because unlike certain people in prominent positions in XWA's management, Scott O'Dell knows real talent when he sees it. O'Dell's a trailblazer in this sport, and above all, he's a damn good businessman. And a month ago, he gave me a call same way he gave Kaster a call. He said quite simply "It's time we take what's ours." And what's our is the power in XWA. The strong survive, the weak get trampled under our boots. And there's no force on Earth stronger then a dragon, my friend. Tonight, Sushi-X bares witness to that fact 1st hand. And when the bell rings and I'm standing over his limp, lifeless body, all he's going to be able to do is curse Stan O'Malley for putting him in a place he damn well should know he has no place being...

In the same ring with the pound for pound king of wrestling.

Yang gives Beakman a shrill grin before leaving the area.

The XWA No Limits champ, confident that he'll have no problem making Sushi-X number 11 in just three weeks time. Let's send things back to Tony & Willy at ringside.

[Sushi-X]

Sushi-X, watching the proceedings from the locker room, could only shake his hand in disgust. He wanted so bad to wipe the smirk off the face of the No Limits Champion, but he would have to wait.

Following a match, a cameraman and XWA Overload sideline reporter Joe Beakman were heading toward his locker room. Just then, Sushi-X was stepping out of it.

Ok, we're going to get the reaction of Sushi-X, the new #1 contender for the XWA No Limits title... wait, I see him now.

Sushi! Sushi-X! Bryan Yang...

The masked man immediately snatched the microphone from Joe's hand.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, we all heard what "The Dragon" said. He's the most prolific No Limits champion, blah, blah, blah. He's beaten the best the No Limits division has. But not me. And if he beats me at Only The Strong, that makes 11 title defenses in a row, making him the winningest champion in the history of the company. Yeah, we all heard it, Joe. Now, do you have a MEANINGFUL... QUESTION... JOE?

Joe looked sheepishly at the now irritated ninja.

Well, he now has the backing of Upper Echelon. What do you think about that?

Well, Joe, he certainly got some attention. He's a prime time player. He's a part of the premier dynasty in this company. Good for him. Since we're on the subject of dynasties, here's something to consider.

2001: The New York Yankees were a game away from becoming the first four-time world champions in baseball in a generation. What happened? They lost. 2005: The USC Trojans were a game away from becoming the greatest college baskeball team ever. What happened? They lost. And I'm sure you'll remember this one, Joe! 2008: The New England Patriots. Greatest NFL team ever. Then what happened. Joe?

Sushi-X looked to Joe for the answer.

They... they... they lost.

Glad you're paying attention, Joe. Moral of the story: never take anyone lightly. Anyone is beatable on any given night.

But enough of the cliches. Bryan, you call me weak because I cannot win. I call you weak because you cannot stand on your own. Without that title and Upper Echelon, no one would give a rat's ass if you're the "best pound for pound" in XWA.

I'm gonna cut the bullshit and shoot straight with you. I'm not gonna tell you about how it's my time to shine. I'll show you that it is. You WILL respect me. You WILL take me seriously. And at Only The Strong, I WILL SLAY THE DRAGON!

Sushi-X shoves the microphone in Joe's chest before heading toward the ring for the match.

For a man that's supposed to be of peace, he's certainly a hostile man. I don't get it. Back to Tony and Willy at ringside.