Show & Prove (Builwyf)

[Xander Xavier Luther]

OTS was in full swing now, and backstage in the arena Fabiola stood with a familiar guest.

Fab: Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time...Xander Xavier Luther!

XXL stood besides her in his XXL shirt with some warm-up pants and sneakers on.

Fab: Last week, you seemed to have become the latest on a growing list of TakeDown competitors who's yet to solve the riddle of the Viking warrior Buliwyf. Any thoughts on last week's match?

Fabiola, I've had nothing but thoughts on last week's match. Buliwyf, the one thing I don't do is make excuses. Last week, you proved the you know how to get it done. I said that I wanted to see for myself what all of the hype was about with you, and I got my answer. So now the question is...what happens next?

Fab: That's a pretty good question. What is next, Xander?

Simple answer. Tonight, you and me do it again. Because last week you proved to me that you're as big, strong and powerful as they come...and that's coming from someone who knows a little about being big, strong and powerful. Tonight though Bul, tonight I'm going there to prove something to you. And that something is that you can be beaten.

See, it takes more than one time to beat me to convince me that someone's really good. Everyone else you've ran over hasn't even come anywhere near you afterward, but not me. I fight until I can't fight anymore. You knock me down, and I keep getting back up until you knock me down enough times to convince me that you're not a battle that can be won.

You've only scored first Buliwyf. What I'm gonna make you understand tonight though is that this game isn't just "one and done". Beat me once, shame on me. Beat me twice? Heh...we'll just have to see.

XXL wouldn't have to wait long for an answer though. It appeared that a surprise guest was making an appearance.

[buliwyf]

Buliwyf steps in with a scowl on his face as usual.

Willy: Does that dude ever smile?

Buzz: I don't think he knows how to...

I'll have to commend you, Luther. You're the 1st man to fall to my axe and return for more. Some might say it's bravery. Others would say it's stupidity. But I know what it is truly. Pride. You're pride prevents you from yielding. Even when faced with an opponent the likes of me. In battle, it's an enduring trait. But there's a sad, sad thing about brave men in battle. Brave men, die. There are hymns sung for all eternity about them, yes. They're remembered for their feats of heroism. But in the end, their pride is what causes their demise. Lu Bu. Merovic. William Wallace. All great warriors. All legends of their time. But all were fools in that when they faced the one foe they couldn't, or shouldn't have challenged, their pride made them run into a fight they couldn't win. And they paid the price of their lives for it. Now death may not be the result of you standing against me tonight. But the cost will be a high one, I can promise you that. Here, in Italy. The country that is home to The Vatican, and to The Pope, it's fitting that your pride cost you dearly. Pride is a sin. And your pride will be punished by my axe, yet again.

[Xander Xavier Luther]

As Buliwyf suddenly appeared, the cameraman had to now actually adjust his focus to get both behemoths into the same shot. Poor little Fabiola was smack dab in the middle having to look up either direction at these two giants. She tilts the mic towards XXL for reply and he says...

You know something? There's a lot to be said about that "axe" of yours. I can attest to it being pretty powerful. But if we're talking about weapons, then last week there's one that I didn't get the chance to use on you, and that's my "spear".

He nods.

It's taken down it's fair share of mighty warriors in it's day, and there's nothing more that I'd like but to introduce it to you and see if you can withstand it. See, I don't think this here is a question of my pride Bul. It's a question of yours. You talk a big game, and even though we see you can back it up, there's one thing we haven't seen. We haven't seen if you can take as much "punishment" as you can dish out. Tonight, we're gonna find out.

Tonight, XXL is going to plug in "The Black Machine". This isn't going to be a match, it's going to be a battle fitting the backdrop we stand in right now, where the stories of epic battles between armies and gods have been passed down for generations. Tonight, Italy's gonna see one more inside of that ring. I've seen what you can do Buliwyf...this time the tables are going to turn.

[buliwyf]

Builwyf runs his hand across his great beard before speaking his response.

My Viking Axe against you Nubian Spear? HAAAA HAAAA!!! I welcome the challenge. I welcome finding out just how sharp the tip of your "spear" is, and whether it will be strong enough to cut me down this night. I couldn't agree more in that on this night, two titans shall clash. A fight that will shake the battlefield and split the skies above. But know this. A Viking yields to none. We know no fear and no penance. I expect nothing less then for you come with every bit of strength and experience you can muster. For you need it tenfold. You may have faced a great many foes in your time, Luther. But none have ever had the drive of Viking Blood coursing through their veins. Valhalla calls for my victory. We shall see tonight, if you are warrior enough to deny me it.

The Viking shoots a stern grin in the direction of XXL. He then leaves the scene as the camera focuses in on XXL, his eyes fixated on Buliwyf as he departs. Only The Strong then returns to ringside, as the next match was soon to get underway.