Finishing strong (invite)

[jeff]

Takedown returns from a previous segment with Jeff Heaven already in the ring. He wastes little time getting right to his reason for being there.

A few weeks ago, Ring Rage didn't exactly work out to well for me. But on the other hand, I want to send my personal shout outs to Tommy Tryton for finally breaking the mold. Yes, he's the new World Champion, but to some of us, him holding that belt means more then that. XWA's existed now three, going on four years. And in those three previous years, not just the World Title, but just about all the titles in XWA have been held by "home grown" talent. The World Title especially. Not that I have a problem with that fact, but I say it's about damn time some of us real vets started to get some air time. We might not be products of XWA's farm systems, and XWA might not be our 1st and only place of employment, but that doesn't mean at all that we should be held back for the sake of pushing those people here in XWA who come from it's minor leagues, as opposed to the free agents who came along to help make this place the best wrestling organization in the world.

But that's not the real reason I'm out here. You see, there's another work horse here in XWA that recently got his due. A guy who's been busting his ass from day one, and much like everyone else that busts their ass here, got looked over in favor of some of the more "marketable" talent. That guy just so happens to be a guy I don't exactly get along with, but that in no means implies I don't respect him. Hard not to respect a guy who kicked your ass on three different occasions. That man is the XWA Pure champion, Blade Myers.

There was mixed response from the crowd at the mention of Blade.

A lot of people question Blade's motives. Hell, I'm one of 'em. He's an enigma. One of the true dark horses in this company. But also has something I want. And that's the Pure Title. Now, I'm not out here to call you out to a title match at OTS, Blade. No no, I don't want it that easy. Before I challenge you for that belt, I need to challenge myself and see if I can do now, what I couldn't do back seven months ago. Beat you one on one. So tonight, let's make it interesting, eh? You and me. If I beat you, I get an ironclad shot at the title next week in Italy. If I don't? I'll take a number and step to the back of the line, because quite frankly if I can't beat you tonight, I've obviously not ready to be a champ 'round these parts yet. So what's it gonna be, Champ?

Jeff turns his attention to the stage in wait of Blade Myers.

[blade]

The Haunted by The Walls of Jericho begins to play over the PA System. And that meant only one thing that marked the arrival of Blade Myers with the Pure Title hanging over his shoulder, he made his way down the ramp and walked up the steel steps and entered the ring.

Blade called for a mic as he grabbed it he raised it to his lips and began to speak.

Jeff Heaven it's good to see you finally out here. I bet your thinking I'm going to go on about me beating the hell out of you many times but I'm not here to brag about that, I heard you came out here wanting to challenge me for the Pure Title. Well I've got to say you're on, lets see if you can beat me this time and if you fail then you wont be seeing the Pure Title for a long time.

You see in your mind you call yourself "The Legend" and in my mind I call myself "The Divine One" the age of Blade Myers has began and their ain't noway of stopping me, you just need to ship shape and work harder then you ever can, but you won't succeed if you don't so Jeff let's see you bring everything you got in our match later on tonight.

The fans boo at Blade as he smirks.

Blade lowers his mic and waits for a response from Jeff.

[jeff]

You know something Myers? That's one of the few things I actually do like about you. Unlike some of the other jokers on this show, you cut right down to the chase.

Jeff then steps in closer to Blade and adds:

And you can bet your ass that I'm gonna bring everything, and maybe a lil' bit more to the dance this time. I didn't lose to you before because I was off a little. I lost to you because at the time, you were the better man. But a lot can happen in 8 months, my man. And what's gonna happen tonight is real simple. I'm gonna give you one hell of a damn fight. And that fight's gonna be good enough for me to do what I need to do, to get me a shot at that there Pure Title.

[blade]

That is why I have my sight set on certain Combatants here in XWA. Some ain't no where near my league to face me take Dynamite for instance, he made a fool of himself trying to take my Pure Title off me but he failed. So I'm getting right to it you better be a worthy opponent against me this time other wise your wasting my time.

Blade has a slight smirk on his face.

Now let's see I bet you have been thinking that my stable is going to come out here and try to take you out, but you are very lucky at the moment and I ain't held responsible if they come out here and beat the living hell out of you. You better watch your back Jeff.

Blade lowers his mic and wait for a final response from Jeff.

[jeff]

Jeff grins, knowing exactly where he was about to take things with his next response.

And that there Myers is on the other hand one of the things I hate about you. Because with all the latent talent everyone in the business needs, you choose to hide behind a bunch of flunkies. You're no better then Takedown's other so called "champion". But I'm no stranger to your "type". I damn sure wouldn't be the 1st time a guy sicked his attack dogs on me. But ask yourself this, Myers. If you do, what message is it sending, eh? Is it saying "I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep the Pure Title"? No. Not even close. It says the same thing that Robby Sylk's been sayin' all damn year. "I'm gonna stay on top even if it means I have to screw everyone over the process." Well, I'm personally pullin' for Cade to finally put that loud mouthed chump in his place, just like tonight, where I put you in yours. And you can bring Inky, Binky, Pinky and Sue along for the ride if you want. I'll just make sure to bring me an extra power pack along just in case. This is only the tip of the iceberg, Myers.

Jeff then waits to here what Blade had to say in closing.

[blade]

Blade exits the ring as he takes the mic with him, as he makes his way up the ramp he turns back and says one final thing to Jeff.

You just wait Jeff you don't really know what your getting yourself into, and you'll see why I'm the most dangerous Combatant here in XWA.

Blade throws the mic on the stage floor, as he looks directly at Jeff with a huge smirk on his face then makes his way backstage.