Post by Dave Rydell on Oct 31, 2015 10:39:40 GMT -5
“Thunderkiss ’65” hits and we are live!
Dave Rydell: Welcome everyone to this edition of The Rydell Files. I am your host, and today, I’ve got one hell of a show for you. Today, we’ve got an incredible guest. A man with more poise, more integrity, and someone who’s just a downright class act. But first, let’s get to the rundown of what has been happening in the world of UGWC!
*paper shuffle*
Dave: This past week on Synergy, as we prepared for Battleground, we saw a few matches that started to set the tone. I’ll shuffle the deck and start where it counts and end where no one could give two fucks. Yours truly teamed with the Cross Hemisphere Champion who had his hands full with Hastings, but no matter, I took the team to victory by pinning the Chaos Champ, or….Chump. Larry, I told you that you weren’t worthy. Now piss off. Barnes then actually decided to show up in the main event, and in glorious fashion, Travis Roberts lost for a third week in a row to one of his Battleground opponents! Don’t worry, ThRob, I beat one of the other ones. What a douche.
*ahem*
Dave: To kick the show off, we witnessed a guy named Dredd squash this new guy, Gabriel Cross. No point to show up if you’re going to get tossed around like a toy. And Chaos put the boots to Graber, no surprise there. What a has been. Alright, enough of that nonsense. Let’s move on to my favorite part of the show, aside from interviewing people. And that’s where I just talk shit, to absolutely everyone that matters, in my opinion.
*ahem ahem ahem*
Dave: Ahhhh, wonderful isn’t it? See, I didn’t say a word, because frankly, none of them fucking matter. I matter. My victories matter. And when I walk into Battleground, I will be victorious! I will bring a new meaning to what it means to win the big match, unlike Roberts who’s won it twice and hasn’t done shit with his career except tank it.
**********
Backstage; Sin City; Moments after the Co-Operative Title Match…
As the stage hands and workers are doing their bit in the back, Dave Rydell is walking through the halls.
Stage Hand Bill: Steve, we need to get ready, the main event is next.
Stage Hand Steve: neem hierdie Pyros die stadium.
Stage Hand Bill: Huh?
Stage Hand Steve: neem hierdie Pyros die stadium!!!
Stage Hand Bill: Uh….sure.
Shorts on and a towel draped around his neck, Dave looks exhausted after his night, he’s ignoring the nonsense going on. His look is concerned. He's turning down the halls, seemingly lost. He turns and runs into Ed Leonard.
Ed: Where are you going?
Dave: I've got something to take care of.
Ed: I trust him, you know.
Dave: I know.
Ed: Are we going to give him a shot?
Dave: Maybe.
Ed: Are you going back tomorrow?
Dave: No, I'm going to explore tomorrow and take off on Wednesday. But I've got to run. I have to go handle something. Catch you later?
Ed: Sure.
As Dave walks off, Ed turns around.
Ed: I hope you know what you're doing. I hope you aren't ready to burn it all down...
Dave stops dead in his tracks and let's out a deep sigh. He walks off again as Ed stares. Out of sight, Dave turns a corner and stops in front of a dressing room. He takes minute and knocks. The door cracks open and he walks in. As it shuts, the name on it reads "Alan Wallace - World Champion". Scene change to inside the dressing room, where Alan is lacing his boots, and Rydell is closing the door behind him.
Dave: You don’t have to say anything, but I need your help.
Alan just glances up, without hardly moving his head.
Dave: You’re the best this company has. I am seeing my career fade away, seeing it just… fall apart. Sure, I’ve been a World Champion, I’ve beaten the best this company has, but I still get beaten time and time again by dipshits and losers. So what does that make me? It makes me worthless. I need worth again… I need my value raised…
Alan continues to tie his boots. He sits up, just looking at Dave.
Dave: Can you help me?
Alan gives Dave a smug, half smile, followed by a nod, agreeing to help.
Dave: Thank you, thank you so much. I’ll leave you to it…
As Dave grabs the door handle, Alan speaks…
Alan: Rydell, don’t speak a word of this to anyone.
Dave: I won’t.
Smiling, Dave exits the locker room as Alan sits there, content. Fade out.
**********
Podcast…
Dave: Alrighty folks! It’s about time to bring in our guest, but first, let’s get into some of my opponents. First we have Barnes. He thinks changing his name is going to help him be victorious, clearly he isn’t…aside from that one time. He’s adored by Eden Morgan for some odd reason, but hey, she’s not exactly the greatest judge of character. See, Barnes wants to walk around this place, thinking he is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
*ahem*
Dave: Barnes, you’re a dirtbag and are about as useful as PKA. Which, did you know PKA stands for Phil Kicks Ass? Obviously he did that to let us all know what he DOESN’T do. Regardless, Barnes, you’re going into one of the biggest matches you will ever have in this company, and in this industry, but you will fail. You will fail gloriously!
**********
Backstage at a Synergy after Sin City…
Dave Rydell is sitting near the boiler room, after his match with Travis Roberts, a victory no less. He is exhausted. Almost everyone has cleared out of the building aside from some workers taking down the stage.
Stage Hand Steve: my te help met die metaal balk.
Stage Hand Bill: Dude, you need to stop that shit! What’s wrong with you?!
Stage Hand Steve: niks dude, wat is verkeerd met jou?
Stage Hand Bill: Whatever man, let’s go…
Dave finally notices the conversation, unlike at Sin City, and is now perplexed… He shakes his head and walks off down the hall.
Dave: Yup, today I will address the camera. Apparently these little interviews make their way to the UGWC network, so here you go. Today, I’ll be chatting about Fear… Fear is certainly an emotion everyone experiences multiple times throughout their life. I have, you have, everyone has. And everyone will continue to. But to me, at this point in time… Fear is a man, a man who has had many run ins with me, and Travis Roberts. And as we are all in this Battleground match, well, I’m not officially, but I will be, shhhhhh, I have another reason to win.
Dave turns down another hall.
Dave: Fear, you and I… There’s nothing but historic matches between us. You’ve made my life a living hell since I landed on the scene in the LWF. And that’s all well and good, but do you recall the last time we fought? Who was victorious? I was. I was the man who beat you. And what matters is the latest victory, not the past. Who is the best, now! I am the best in this company. It doesn’t matter if I hold the World Title or not. What matters is when I win this match, I will use my momentum and shoot myself into the World Title scene. Leaving you, Roberts, and whoever else wants a piece of this match, in the rear view. You claim that you will put the fear in us all. I will rip every bit of our legacy apart. Battleground marks a new day in the era of Rydell, and Fear, there just is no place for you in it.
**********
Podcast…
Dave: Alright folks, it is getting to be about that time to welcome our guest! But first, let’s take another look at Battleground. Ichabod has tossed his hat into the mix, but why? He’s been on a downward spiral to nowhere! To be completely honest, I am hardly worried about his abilities and what he can bring to the table in this match. So, without further adieu, I will bring out the long awaited guest for this edition of my show. You know him, you love him, and you all grovel at his feet due to his skill and perfection in the ring. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome….
“Pornstar Champion” plays.
Dave: The future UGWC World Heavyweight Champion, Alan “Vain” Wallace!
*the sound of someone entering is heard*
Dave: Alan, how are you today?
Vain: "'The Money Maker' has seen better days, Mr. Rydell, but even Vain's bad days are light-years better than a normal mans."
Dave: I know you’re a busy man, popping raspberries and whatnot, so I’ll try to keep the casual chat to a minimum. Let’s talk about Sin City. Going into it, during, and after everything that went down… What’s been going through your mind? You’ve been awfully quiet the last few weeks.
Vain: "Going into 'Sin City', there wasn't a part of me that wasn't absolutely positive that I'd walk out as the World Champion. For six months I had taken everyone's best shot, and at the end of every battle waged, 'Vain' Alan Wallace was the one standing tall at the end of the night. Now that isn't to take anything away from Ms. Morgan, as Vain knew that she would give it her all, and give me the toughest fight of my reign. And on that night, she was just a little bit better. Vain won't make excuses...I was beaten, plain and simple. It's not the first time that has happened, and most likely won't be the last. However, it's going to take one hell of an effort for anyone to surpass what Vain has done for the Unified Global Wrestling Coalition. Unfortunately for the other members of 'The Syndicate', Vain doesn't plan on giving any of them the opportunity to attempt that feat, because come Battleground, I'm taking back what is rightfully mine."
Dave: Is the Syndicate done? A footnote in the history book? Or is this just an obstacle to overcome for all of you?
Vain: "With the actions of Killian King on a recent episode of Synergy, where he and that snake Bryson showcased to the world the type of people they truly are, it's a safe bet that 'The Syndicate' is no more. A pity, really."
Dave: Are you and Killian still close? I know you two are closer than most… How has all of this strained your relationship with him?
Vain: "Killian made his choice, and now he must live with those consequences."
Dave: With the obvious note that you expect to walk out as the World Champion, what’s the plan if you don’t?
Vain: "To be perfectly honest, Mr. Rydell, Vain doesn't have a plan. The thought that I won't walk out as the new World Champion hasn't crossed my mind, because it's completely unfeasible."
**********
After the Synergy prior to Battleground…
Dave Rydell is in his locker room, shaking hands with Alan Wallace. Wallace walks out of the room and Dave goes to his gym bag. A knock is heard on the door.
Dave: Come in!
Stage Hand Steve enters.
Stage Hand Steve: twintig minute en jy het om uit te wees.
Dave: What?
Stage Hand Steve: twintig minute en jy het om uit te wees!
Dave: Don’t you fucking threaten me!
Suddenly, Stage Hand Bill rushes in.
Stage Hand Bill: Sorry Dave, he’s been on the fritz lately. You’ve got about 20 minutes and we all have to be out of here.
Dave: Oh, ok, thanks. Now get the hell out.
Stage Hand Steve: Wat ’n asshole.
Dave: …the fuck did you just say?!
Stage Hand Bill: Ignore him!!! Let’s go Steve!
Stage Hand Steve: Wat?!
Bill grabs Steve and pulls him from the room as Dave gets his things ready.
Dave: *chuckling* Larry… I told you you were worthless. Winning that belt did nothing for you. And imagine that, I pinned you. I’m coming for blood at Battleground Larry… blood. I will decimate you, torture you, and make you wish you never came into this business.
**********
Podcast…
Dave: Were you surprised when Barnes finally did something, and picked up the win for Eden?
Vain: "A broken clock is even right twice a day. Kudos for Mr. Barnes showcasing what he can do in that ring, in a match with such huge implications. Let's see how he follows it up, before we begin looking to him as the next big entertainment professional here in UGWC."
Dave: It must’ve been incredibly hard to gut it out and ask Klaus, but did you have other options?
Vain: "Let me just get one thing straight for all of the listeners out there that might feel as if Vain made a mistake in his choice. While I may detest Klaus as a person, I respect the hell out of him as a competitor. Most tend to forget that he and I used to be the best tag team in all of professional wrestling. I've seen what he can do from a team standpoint, and I have seen first-hand what he can do in a one-on-one matchup. And while I may have had one or two other options to choose from, I felt that my best chance of choosing the stipulation for the World Title Match, was choosing Klaus vonKnorre. Unfortunately for 'The Vain One', it didn't work out. It will just make winning back my championship all the sweeter."
Dave: Who’s your money on in the Battleground match itself?
Vain: "Who better than you, Mr. Rydell? Vain has seen big strides in your matches the last few months. It's high time that you showcase all that you have to offer, and prove that you are every bit the man that every other participant in that match is. Vain has faith that you will do just that."
Dave: Alan, as I said, I know you’re busy. I think we’ve covered the things that matter. I wish you the best of luck at the show. Thank you so much for stopping by.
Vain: "You're welcome."
Dave: You’ve heard it here folks, the future World Champ has his pick for the big match. Me. And obviously you all have me next to your bets placed. You won’t be disappointed. Now, let’s get to the rundown and get the fuck out of here, as I’ve got a long flight that leaves in about 2 hours!
*paper shuffle*
Dave: First up, we’ve got Tommy Halford making a rare appearance against Dredd to get a shot at Larry. Don’t worry boys, he’s not that hard to beat. Shortly after, we will see, hopefully a title match, but who knows given the competitors… Somers and Chaos put the titles on the line against Graber and Klaus. So, if you need a bathroom break or a beer run, that’d be the time to do it! After that, Jesse Williams will retain the Cross Hemisphere Championship against Donovan Hastings. Following Hastings loss, we will see Alan Wallace beat the holy hell out of his former comrades to regain his World Championship! Make sure you tune into that, because it is surely to be a blockbuster. And in the main event, you will see all you need to see as I claim my victory and mark my place in history as the Battleground Winner! Roberts, you’re a hack and don’t stand a chance at winning it a third time. If all else fails, I have made it my mission to ensure that YOU do not win. Make all the productions and plays that you like, mock me as much as you will, you will not be victorious.
**********
Local Chicago Gym, 29 October 2015…
As we fade in, we see Rydell with 5 others in a ring surrounded by various weapons and enclosed in chain link. Rydell is not fighting back as he is being thrown from one man to the next and into the chain walls. He blocks weapon shots, taking a few in the process. Rolling left, rolling right, dodging huge moves and shots with objects. Everything stops when someone speaks.
Voice: hey asshole, sal jy nie wen nie!
Dave: Steve, get the fuck out of here!
Stage Hand Steve is standing outside the cage, laughing. Stage Hand Bill runs in and grabs him, throwing his hand up apologetic to Rydell.
Dave: Fucking clowns.
**********
Podcast…
Dave: Now, as we enter Monday, we will mark it down in history. We will see careers broken, skyrocketed, destroyed… Dave Rydell will stand tall, and make his claim to victory. Barnes, Fear, Ichy, Roberts, Larry…you’ve all been put on notice. I am the man you should fear, I am the man who will reap… I am the reaper, and I’m coming for each and every one of you suck asses. Battleground will be mine.
End.
Dave Rydell: Welcome everyone to this edition of The Rydell Files. I am your host, and today, I’ve got one hell of a show for you. Today, we’ve got an incredible guest. A man with more poise, more integrity, and someone who’s just a downright class act. But first, let’s get to the rundown of what has been happening in the world of UGWC!
*paper shuffle*
Dave: This past week on Synergy, as we prepared for Battleground, we saw a few matches that started to set the tone. I’ll shuffle the deck and start where it counts and end where no one could give two fucks. Yours truly teamed with the Cross Hemisphere Champion who had his hands full with Hastings, but no matter, I took the team to victory by pinning the Chaos Champ, or….Chump. Larry, I told you that you weren’t worthy. Now piss off. Barnes then actually decided to show up in the main event, and in glorious fashion, Travis Roberts lost for a third week in a row to one of his Battleground opponents! Don’t worry, ThRob, I beat one of the other ones. What a douche.
*ahem*
Dave: To kick the show off, we witnessed a guy named Dredd squash this new guy, Gabriel Cross. No point to show up if you’re going to get tossed around like a toy. And Chaos put the boots to Graber, no surprise there. What a has been. Alright, enough of that nonsense. Let’s move on to my favorite part of the show, aside from interviewing people. And that’s where I just talk shit, to absolutely everyone that matters, in my opinion.
*ahem ahem ahem*
Dave: Ahhhh, wonderful isn’t it? See, I didn’t say a word, because frankly, none of them fucking matter. I matter. My victories matter. And when I walk into Battleground, I will be victorious! I will bring a new meaning to what it means to win the big match, unlike Roberts who’s won it twice and hasn’t done shit with his career except tank it.
**********
Backstage; Sin City; Moments after the Co-Operative Title Match…
As the stage hands and workers are doing their bit in the back, Dave Rydell is walking through the halls.
Stage Hand Bill: Steve, we need to get ready, the main event is next.
Stage Hand Steve: neem hierdie Pyros die stadium.
Stage Hand Bill: Huh?
Stage Hand Steve: neem hierdie Pyros die stadium!!!
Stage Hand Bill: Uh….sure.
Shorts on and a towel draped around his neck, Dave looks exhausted after his night, he’s ignoring the nonsense going on. His look is concerned. He's turning down the halls, seemingly lost. He turns and runs into Ed Leonard.
Ed: Where are you going?
Dave: I've got something to take care of.
Ed: I trust him, you know.
Dave: I know.
Ed: Are we going to give him a shot?
Dave: Maybe.
Ed: Are you going back tomorrow?
Dave: No, I'm going to explore tomorrow and take off on Wednesday. But I've got to run. I have to go handle something. Catch you later?
Ed: Sure.
As Dave walks off, Ed turns around.
Ed: I hope you know what you're doing. I hope you aren't ready to burn it all down...
Dave stops dead in his tracks and let's out a deep sigh. He walks off again as Ed stares. Out of sight, Dave turns a corner and stops in front of a dressing room. He takes minute and knocks. The door cracks open and he walks in. As it shuts, the name on it reads "Alan Wallace - World Champion". Scene change to inside the dressing room, where Alan is lacing his boots, and Rydell is closing the door behind him.
Dave: You don’t have to say anything, but I need your help.
Alan just glances up, without hardly moving his head.
Dave: You’re the best this company has. I am seeing my career fade away, seeing it just… fall apart. Sure, I’ve been a World Champion, I’ve beaten the best this company has, but I still get beaten time and time again by dipshits and losers. So what does that make me? It makes me worthless. I need worth again… I need my value raised…
Alan continues to tie his boots. He sits up, just looking at Dave.
Dave: Can you help me?
Alan gives Dave a smug, half smile, followed by a nod, agreeing to help.
Dave: Thank you, thank you so much. I’ll leave you to it…
As Dave grabs the door handle, Alan speaks…
Alan: Rydell, don’t speak a word of this to anyone.
Dave: I won’t.
Smiling, Dave exits the locker room as Alan sits there, content. Fade out.
**********
Podcast…
Dave: Alrighty folks! It’s about time to bring in our guest, but first, let’s get into some of my opponents. First we have Barnes. He thinks changing his name is going to help him be victorious, clearly he isn’t…aside from that one time. He’s adored by Eden Morgan for some odd reason, but hey, she’s not exactly the greatest judge of character. See, Barnes wants to walk around this place, thinking he is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
*ahem*
Dave: Barnes, you’re a dirtbag and are about as useful as PKA. Which, did you know PKA stands for Phil Kicks Ass? Obviously he did that to let us all know what he DOESN’T do. Regardless, Barnes, you’re going into one of the biggest matches you will ever have in this company, and in this industry, but you will fail. You will fail gloriously!
**********
Backstage at a Synergy after Sin City…
Dave Rydell is sitting near the boiler room, after his match with Travis Roberts, a victory no less. He is exhausted. Almost everyone has cleared out of the building aside from some workers taking down the stage.
Stage Hand Steve: my te help met die metaal balk.
Stage Hand Bill: Dude, you need to stop that shit! What’s wrong with you?!
Stage Hand Steve: niks dude, wat is verkeerd met jou?
Stage Hand Bill: Whatever man, let’s go…
Dave finally notices the conversation, unlike at Sin City, and is now perplexed… He shakes his head and walks off down the hall.
Dave: Yup, today I will address the camera. Apparently these little interviews make their way to the UGWC network, so here you go. Today, I’ll be chatting about Fear… Fear is certainly an emotion everyone experiences multiple times throughout their life. I have, you have, everyone has. And everyone will continue to. But to me, at this point in time… Fear is a man, a man who has had many run ins with me, and Travis Roberts. And as we are all in this Battleground match, well, I’m not officially, but I will be, shhhhhh, I have another reason to win.
Dave turns down another hall.
Dave: Fear, you and I… There’s nothing but historic matches between us. You’ve made my life a living hell since I landed on the scene in the LWF. And that’s all well and good, but do you recall the last time we fought? Who was victorious? I was. I was the man who beat you. And what matters is the latest victory, not the past. Who is the best, now! I am the best in this company. It doesn’t matter if I hold the World Title or not. What matters is when I win this match, I will use my momentum and shoot myself into the World Title scene. Leaving you, Roberts, and whoever else wants a piece of this match, in the rear view. You claim that you will put the fear in us all. I will rip every bit of our legacy apart. Battleground marks a new day in the era of Rydell, and Fear, there just is no place for you in it.
**********
Podcast…
Dave: Alright folks, it is getting to be about that time to welcome our guest! But first, let’s take another look at Battleground. Ichabod has tossed his hat into the mix, but why? He’s been on a downward spiral to nowhere! To be completely honest, I am hardly worried about his abilities and what he can bring to the table in this match. So, without further adieu, I will bring out the long awaited guest for this edition of my show. You know him, you love him, and you all grovel at his feet due to his skill and perfection in the ring. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome….
“Pornstar Champion” plays.
Dave: The future UGWC World Heavyweight Champion, Alan “Vain” Wallace!
*the sound of someone entering is heard*
Dave: Alan, how are you today?
Vain: "'The Money Maker' has seen better days, Mr. Rydell, but even Vain's bad days are light-years better than a normal mans."
Dave: I know you’re a busy man, popping raspberries and whatnot, so I’ll try to keep the casual chat to a minimum. Let’s talk about Sin City. Going into it, during, and after everything that went down… What’s been going through your mind? You’ve been awfully quiet the last few weeks.
Vain: "Going into 'Sin City', there wasn't a part of me that wasn't absolutely positive that I'd walk out as the World Champion. For six months I had taken everyone's best shot, and at the end of every battle waged, 'Vain' Alan Wallace was the one standing tall at the end of the night. Now that isn't to take anything away from Ms. Morgan, as Vain knew that she would give it her all, and give me the toughest fight of my reign. And on that night, she was just a little bit better. Vain won't make excuses...I was beaten, plain and simple. It's not the first time that has happened, and most likely won't be the last. However, it's going to take one hell of an effort for anyone to surpass what Vain has done for the Unified Global Wrestling Coalition. Unfortunately for the other members of 'The Syndicate', Vain doesn't plan on giving any of them the opportunity to attempt that feat, because come Battleground, I'm taking back what is rightfully mine."
Dave: Is the Syndicate done? A footnote in the history book? Or is this just an obstacle to overcome for all of you?
Vain: "With the actions of Killian King on a recent episode of Synergy, where he and that snake Bryson showcased to the world the type of people they truly are, it's a safe bet that 'The Syndicate' is no more. A pity, really."
Dave: Are you and Killian still close? I know you two are closer than most… How has all of this strained your relationship with him?
Vain: "Killian made his choice, and now he must live with those consequences."
Dave: With the obvious note that you expect to walk out as the World Champion, what’s the plan if you don’t?
Vain: "To be perfectly honest, Mr. Rydell, Vain doesn't have a plan. The thought that I won't walk out as the new World Champion hasn't crossed my mind, because it's completely unfeasible."
**********
After the Synergy prior to Battleground…
Dave Rydell is in his locker room, shaking hands with Alan Wallace. Wallace walks out of the room and Dave goes to his gym bag. A knock is heard on the door.
Dave: Come in!
Stage Hand Steve enters.
Stage Hand Steve: twintig minute en jy het om uit te wees.
Dave: What?
Stage Hand Steve: twintig minute en jy het om uit te wees!
Dave: Don’t you fucking threaten me!
Suddenly, Stage Hand Bill rushes in.
Stage Hand Bill: Sorry Dave, he’s been on the fritz lately. You’ve got about 20 minutes and we all have to be out of here.
Dave: Oh, ok, thanks. Now get the hell out.
Stage Hand Steve: Wat ’n asshole.
Dave: …the fuck did you just say?!
Stage Hand Bill: Ignore him!!! Let’s go Steve!
Stage Hand Steve: Wat?!
Bill grabs Steve and pulls him from the room as Dave gets his things ready.
Dave: *chuckling* Larry… I told you you were worthless. Winning that belt did nothing for you. And imagine that, I pinned you. I’m coming for blood at Battleground Larry… blood. I will decimate you, torture you, and make you wish you never came into this business.
**********
Podcast…
Dave: Were you surprised when Barnes finally did something, and picked up the win for Eden?
Vain: "A broken clock is even right twice a day. Kudos for Mr. Barnes showcasing what he can do in that ring, in a match with such huge implications. Let's see how he follows it up, before we begin looking to him as the next big entertainment professional here in UGWC."
Dave: It must’ve been incredibly hard to gut it out and ask Klaus, but did you have other options?
Vain: "Let me just get one thing straight for all of the listeners out there that might feel as if Vain made a mistake in his choice. While I may detest Klaus as a person, I respect the hell out of him as a competitor. Most tend to forget that he and I used to be the best tag team in all of professional wrestling. I've seen what he can do from a team standpoint, and I have seen first-hand what he can do in a one-on-one matchup. And while I may have had one or two other options to choose from, I felt that my best chance of choosing the stipulation for the World Title Match, was choosing Klaus vonKnorre. Unfortunately for 'The Vain One', it didn't work out. It will just make winning back my championship all the sweeter."
Dave: Who’s your money on in the Battleground match itself?
Vain: "Who better than you, Mr. Rydell? Vain has seen big strides in your matches the last few months. It's high time that you showcase all that you have to offer, and prove that you are every bit the man that every other participant in that match is. Vain has faith that you will do just that."
Dave: Alan, as I said, I know you’re busy. I think we’ve covered the things that matter. I wish you the best of luck at the show. Thank you so much for stopping by.
Vain: "You're welcome."
Dave: You’ve heard it here folks, the future World Champ has his pick for the big match. Me. And obviously you all have me next to your bets placed. You won’t be disappointed. Now, let’s get to the rundown and get the fuck out of here, as I’ve got a long flight that leaves in about 2 hours!
*paper shuffle*
Dave: First up, we’ve got Tommy Halford making a rare appearance against Dredd to get a shot at Larry. Don’t worry boys, he’s not that hard to beat. Shortly after, we will see, hopefully a title match, but who knows given the competitors… Somers and Chaos put the titles on the line against Graber and Klaus. So, if you need a bathroom break or a beer run, that’d be the time to do it! After that, Jesse Williams will retain the Cross Hemisphere Championship against Donovan Hastings. Following Hastings loss, we will see Alan Wallace beat the holy hell out of his former comrades to regain his World Championship! Make sure you tune into that, because it is surely to be a blockbuster. And in the main event, you will see all you need to see as I claim my victory and mark my place in history as the Battleground Winner! Roberts, you’re a hack and don’t stand a chance at winning it a third time. If all else fails, I have made it my mission to ensure that YOU do not win. Make all the productions and plays that you like, mock me as much as you will, you will not be victorious.
**********
Local Chicago Gym, 29 October 2015…
As we fade in, we see Rydell with 5 others in a ring surrounded by various weapons and enclosed in chain link. Rydell is not fighting back as he is being thrown from one man to the next and into the chain walls. He blocks weapon shots, taking a few in the process. Rolling left, rolling right, dodging huge moves and shots with objects. Everything stops when someone speaks.
Voice: hey asshole, sal jy nie wen nie!
Dave: Steve, get the fuck out of here!
Stage Hand Steve is standing outside the cage, laughing. Stage Hand Bill runs in and grabs him, throwing his hand up apologetic to Rydell.
Dave: Fucking clowns.
**********
Podcast…
Dave: Now, as we enter Monday, we will mark it down in history. We will see careers broken, skyrocketed, destroyed… Dave Rydell will stand tall, and make his claim to victory. Barnes, Fear, Ichy, Roberts, Larry…you’ve all been put on notice. I am the man you should fear, I am the man who will reap… I am the reaper, and I’m coming for each and every one of you suck asses. Battleground will be mine.
End.
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