Post by T-Robosaurus Rex on Jul 22, 2009 19:52:53 GMT -5
[For the first time in many weeks we are in the dressing room of the Unified Global Champion, Travis Roberts. ‘The Headliner’ sits upon the leather sofa, Unified Global Championship draped over one arm and a pre-rolled delicacy protrudes from his lips. He shifts in his seat every now and again, and his face alternates between looking at the door and looking at his cell phone, he continues this pattern for a few minutes.
Stood behind the sofa, exchanging concerned looks with one another are Old Lady Levene and her grandson, ‘The Blessed Ones’ rotund agent, Tate Levene. The Chubby Little Funster looks the more worried of the two and continually glances back at Travis, then back to the eyes of his Grandmother, before she finally raises her eyebrows with a sigh and decides to address Travis.]
Old Lady Levene – ‘Has no-one ever told you a watched pot never boils?’
[Initially it seems as though ‘The TWISTeD Guerrilla’ has not heard the words of the Old Age Pensioner, and she begins to walk around the sofa and takes a place directly in front of ‘The Headliner’, who eventually responds in an uncharacteristically monosyllabic manner]
Travis – ‘Huh?’
Old Lady Levene – ‘A watched pot never boils, Travis.’
Travis – ‘Cooking advice...really?’
Old Lady Levene – ‘You’ve not done anything constructive for three days Travis, you’ve just spent each day waiting. Although I won’t pretend the relative peace and quiet it has produced hasn’t been a welcome change of pace around here, it seems Tate is getting worried by your behaviour.’
Travis – ‘’The Blessed One’ must be ready...’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Ready for what? Not Alex Kiseragi, that’s for sure. You have a Title defence on Sunday, and you haven’t done a single thing to prepare for it. The only thing you’ve successfully achieved over the past few days is turning my dear Tate into a bag of nerves, and I’m getting worried he’ll start wetting the bed again...’
Tate – ‘Gran!’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Oh hush now child, this is no time to be coy, young Mr Roberts here needs to know the implications of his behaviour, and your night time urinations are just the tip of the iceberg! This company is back in the United States, yet the public has still yet to catch a glimpse of the Unified Global Champion, not only is Travis toying with your sanity with his behaviour, but he is also putting at risk the future of this company.’
[Travis once again looks to his locker room door, and then back to his cell phone, clearly not really paying attention to GIW’s very own Iron Lady, who has clearly grown impatient with The Unified Global Champion]
Old Lady Levene – ‘HE’S NOT GOING TO CALL!’
[The fact Old Lady Levene has, for the first time in Travis’ experience, lost her cool, clearly concentrates ‘The Headliner’ on her presence in front of him]
Travis – ‘Of course he will.’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Then why hasn’t he before this juncture, he’s been back for over a month, yet he announced his arrival to the entire world before you, and he still hasn’t given you the courtesy of one on one...’
Travis – ‘A month? Your age is clearly affecting the ability of your brain to function adequately, Declan only returned on Sunday.’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Travis, Declan returned incognito as Peter Damascus...’
Travis – ‘That’s ludicrous, why on earth would he do such a ridiculous thing? Declan is far smarter than that, if he had decided to take up a disguise as a dirty homeless waster, he’d have had the commitment to see that through until something worthwhile came of it. Declan clearly removed the Hobo from his company as a gesture to all the fans.’
Old Lady Levene – ‘No, Travis they are one in the same...’
[Travis, clearly becoming more frustrated at this point, quickly checks his cell phone once more, before rising from his seat and looms over the small, frail body of Levene the Elder.]
Travis – ‘Listen to Travis Roberts, and listen good. There is no possible way that Declan was that Hobo, d’ya hear? It doesn’t make any sense, if Damascus was Declan why in the name of all that is TWiSTeD did he align himself with that waddling little freak? Why would he seek to actively help the fowl that drove him from his own company?
Closer examination of the facts, leads to the conclusion it was physically impossible that they were the same man. How can you justify your claims when the only person Peter Damascus could outlast at Break for the Border was Chassie Fear? Hell, the dirty hobo got pinned for TWISTeD’s sake, and we all know[/b] that does not[/b] happen to ‘The Significant Player’. ‘[/color]
[Old Lady Levene just rolls her eyes at Travis, and is not intimidated as he stands above her ranting and raving]
Old Lady Levene – ‘It’s not really a matter that is up for debate, there are no arguments for nor against the facts...’
Travis – ‘Finally...your beginning to see ‘The Headliners’ way of thinking...’
Old Lady Levene – ‘No Travis, Declan was the hobo, there is no escaping that harsh truth, and you’re not even really convincing yourself are you?’
Travis – ‘Stop being so foolish! Why would Declan not have contacted ‘The Blessed One’ a month ago if this were the case? It makes no sense whatsoever for ‘The Revolution’ to not once again ride high above the rest of GIW. Damn it, that dirty hobo smashed ‘The Headliners’ reproductive system with a slab of wood, why would Declan do such a thing? There is no earthly explanation for that. Declan Prescott would never betray ‘The Revolution’!’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Wake Up! Surely you realise ‘The Revolution’ died way back in January, when Declan decided he couldn’t take being dictated to by anybody else, and fled merely weeks before the Global Challenge Tournament? A victory at that PPV could well have been a catalyst for the removal of Boss Penguin, but Prescott didn’t have the stomach for it.’
Travis – ‘His wife’s mental state had clearly deteriorated quicker than a chocolate cake in the vicinity of Tate , and he wasn’t being shown the respect he deserved as ‘The Heart and Soul of GIW’!’
Old Lady Levene – ‘So he left? And in doing so lost any claim to the title of Heart and Soul, he turned his back on you and the company you fight so hard to represent. The Declan Prescott who has returned is not the same man as you once knew, he has no interest in ‘The Revolution’ nor yourself, and the sooner you come to terms with that, the better We don’t want you ending up like Donovan.’
Travis – ‘Your lack of faith does not surprise ‘The Blessed One’, it’s not the first time people have doubted the strength and solidarity of ‘The Revolution’, but you will learn. When Declan strides in through that door, proceeds to thank ‘The Headliner’ for keeping his company safe in these dark times, and congratulate ‘The Blessed One’ for being the most dominant champion in GIW History, you will be forced to take every slanderous comment you have made back.’
Old Lady Levene – ‘If you think Declan respects you, you’re in a worse case of denial than I first imagined. Even at your height with ‘The Revolution’ it was clear, or so I am told, that Prescott considered you the ‘weak link’, this new incarnation will no doubt hold you in a higher state of disdain. There will be no happy reunion for ‘The Revolution’. Now it’s time you faced up to your own responsibilities, and let the GIW fans see their Unified Global Champion in full swing...’
[Travis responds by sitting back down, looking at his phone again, and relighting the pre-rolled that had extinguished during his conversation with Old Lady Levene, he puts his feet up on the sofa, and his arms behind his head, defiantly.]
Old Lady Levene – ‘If that’s how you want to carry on, we’re not going to sit around here and watch you wallow in your own stubbornness, come Tate, we are going out for lunch!’
[Old Lady Levene points to the door, and Tate looks at ‘The Headliner’ who does not appeal the old lady’s demand, and sensing this is no time to disobey his Grandmother he shuffles quietly towards the door, and then the two generations of the Levene family stride out through the door, leaving Travis alone in his locker room as the scene fades out]
[When the scene fades back in, we are once again inside the locker room of ‘The Blessed One’, but there is significantly more smoke filling the room. Travis has turned from his trusted pre-rolled delicacies and his sucking straight from a small pipe. He still remains lying across his sofa looking expectantly at the door. As he exhales a large plume of smoke, the door begins to open, slowly, and Travis smiles and speaks allowed...]
Travis – ‘Ye of little faith...’
[The door swings inwards, but the figure on the other side is obscured for a few moments by the thick smoke that fills the room, as the smoke clears, the sound of a large sign from ‘The Headliners’ direction, and the shape of the figure standing in the doorway, reveal that Declan Prescott has not come to visit, nor congratulate or thank ‘The Blessed One’. Instead standing in the doorway, in a tight hugging trouser suit, is his estranged wife, and odds on favourite to become GIW’s next Enforcer, Mary-Joanna Roberts]
Mary-Jo – ‘Good to see you back on home soil Travis, MJ admits it is unfortunate you haven’t had the pleasure of her company sooner. But you must have an inkling of how busy ‘The TWiSTeD Matriarch’ has been, we are in a transition period Travis, soon MJ’s era will begin.’
Travis – ‘The donkey isn’t looking so bad right about now, why the hell are you here MJ?’
Mary-Jo – ‘That’s now way to address your future boss is it Travis? Mary-Jo is pretty sure you should be grateful to her for masterminding Boss P’s complete and utter humiliation at Break for the Border.’
Travis – ‘There are so many flaws in your presumptions ‘The Blessed One’ is quite unsure where he should start. How about with this coming weekend, and despite the act you claim to have castrated the penguin, one of his troops has a shot before your Number One contenders?’
Mary-Jo – ‘Kiseragi will not be a problem, trust Mary-Joanna...’
Travis – ‘Are you insinuating Travis Roberts needs your help, with anything let alone Kiseragi? This highlights another flaw in your logic, ‘The Headliner’ does not need you, he never has, you need him...’
Mary-Jo – ‘Well with or without MJ’s help, ‘The TWiSTeD Goddess’ is confident you can defeat ‘The Dragon’, and if not she knows that one of her boys can, Randall, Jack or Moss...take your pick. By the time ‘The TWiSTeD Heiress’ is officially named GIW’s latest Enforcer, one of her warring heroes will be Unified Global Champion, with or without your support.’
[Travis had taken another pull on his pipe whilst his Wife was speaking to him, but apparently found what she had to say so funny, that he ended up laughing whilst inhaling, and spends the next few moments in a strange mixed state of laughing and coughing. He finally revoers and slowly responds]
Travis – ‘Travis Roberts is sorry, it really is rude to laugh in your face, but this...this is the most foolish of your many assumptions. Do you really believe the board is going to name you Enforcer? If so, why didn’t they do it immediately on the companies return to the country?’
[For the briefest of seconds a look of uncertainty flashes across the face of ‘The TWiSTeD Matriarch’, but she quickly regains her composure and purses her lips into a thin smile before responding.]
Mary-Jo – ‘Isn’t that obvious Travis, they clearly want to do things properly, and give ‘The TWiSTeD Goddess’ the reception she deserves when she finally takes the reins of this company. Who else could they possibly turn too?’
Travis – ‘Have you been under a rock for the past few days, or do you just happen to have about as much knowledge of this industry as you do molecular physics? Travis Roberts would put good money on the latter. Why would the board need to turn to you, when ‘The Significant Player’ has made a triumphant return to his home? Unfortunately for yourself MJ, once again you have become surplus to requirements, and ‘The Revolution’ will be able to handle the running of this company without your input.’
[It is now MJ’s turn to laugh for a few moments before responding]
Mary-Jo – ‘Oh Travis, darling, you really are a different man from the one MJ had some good times with those many years ago. The Travis Roberts ‘The TWiSTeD Matriarch’ once loved would never have relied upon the reputation of another, nor hid in the shadow off their friends, no you have changed Travis. Declan Prescott doesn’t worry MJ, he was around when Boss P seized control in the first place, what makes you think the board have changed their mind regarding his suitability to run things? You should really be spending more of your time concerning yourself with what MJ and yourself spoke about last time...’
Travis – ‘Remind ‘The Blessed One’ what that was, you see ‘The Headliner’ only ever retains useful, or relevant discussions in his head.’
Mary-Jo – ‘MJ enlightened you as to the future of this company, the two men that will prove that Mary-Joanna knows this industry like the back of her own hand, Randall Boolzian and Moss Edwards.!’
Travis – ‘Oh yes, that’s right, it’s coming back to ‘The Headliner’ now, it wasn’t much before Break For The Border was it? Yes, yes, ‘The Blessed One’ does recall you spouting some nonsense about Moss Edwards and Randy Boolzian. What was it that really stuck out though...ah yes, that was it, ‘2008 was the year of Randy Boolzian’, or something to that effect...’
Mary-Jo – ‘An undeniable fact, Randall was the hottest property in GIW in 2008...’
Travis – ‘Then surely 2008 was also the year of John McCain, the Arizona Cardinals, the German National Soccer team and the Tampa Bay Rays. Do we really need to cover how truly unimpressive a winning streak that largely included the likes of Andy Savana, Chris Austin and Chinatsu Chen, all over again? Travis Roberts thought his victories at Horizons and Infinity put any discussion regarding how impressive that ‘streak’ really was, to bed.
Contrary to your reality bending arguments, anyone who tuned into GIW week in, week out, knows that 2008 was the year of ‘The Revolution’, the two men who fooled everyone at in Your Hands and went onto irreversibly change the face of Global Impact Wrestling, taking it from a nationwide success to an international Phenomenon. Are you really suggesting a Hardcore Title reign, that started with a victory over the immense Chris Austin, followed by defences against some of the weakest competition in GIW, truly represents any form of threat to ‘The Revolution’s claims that 2008 was their year?’
Mary-Jo – ‘If the ‘TWiSTeD Heiress’ remembers correctly, you never did manage a pinfall over Randy in 2008, not even at Horizons, it took you until Infinity to level your record against one another...’
Travis – ‘Yeah, Travis Roberts’ bad, ‘The Blessed One’ was focusing on winning the match, and pinning the Global Heavyweight Champion at the time, records and winning streaks have never interested ‘The Headliner’, success at the critical moments have.’
Mary-Jo – ‘Mary-Joanna is so happy she doesn’t have to listen to your desperate justifications over breakfast, lunch and dinner each and every day anymore. 2008 was Randy Boolzian’s year, and 2009 is shaping up to be Moss Edwards’...’
Travis – ‘Ah yes, Moss, the man who made such a favourable impression with ‘The Headliner’ upon his first appearance. Judging by your criteria for the star of 2008, ‘The Blessed One’ can certainly see how you have come to your conclusion Once again we’re speaking about a man who has built his reputation upon defending a title with little merit, and his most notable victories to date have been over Chassie Fear.
Travis Roberts can certainly see how you would judge that to be a more successful 2009 than that of a man who has beaten Randy Boolzian, Alex Kiseragi, Gabrielle and ‘Lord’ Donovan Hastings, in the same space of time. Moss’ successes certainly can be held up against a man who has set records for the length of time one person has held this companies highest honour. Sure, 2009 must be Moss’ year so far.’
Mary-Jo – ‘MJ can see there is no point in arguing with you, in fact she should have known better, much better. You’ve always lived in your own reality, where the world revolves around your over inflated ego. Over the last year or so, you’ve been lucky, and you’ve grown more comfortable in your misguided beliefs. But turning your back on Mary-Joanna is the worst thing you can do Travis, you have no-one else, your time is coming to an end, they all do. ‘The TWiSTeD Heiress’ would wish you luck against ‘The Dragon’, but frankly, she isn’t interested in the result of that match, regardless of the result a new era will begin in just a few short weeks at the next Pay-Per-View. Your time is over.’
[With that MJ turns and begins o turn and walk out of the door...]
Travis – ‘MJ!’
[Mary-Joanna stops and slowly turns her head over her shoulder, for an instance we see a flicker of hope flash across her eyes, before she once again regains her composure, and raises her eyebrows]
Travis – ‘’The Revolution’ has returned, and we’d like to thank you for your help in the struggle against the web footed dictator that has suppressed the good people of GIW for so long. Your services are no longer needed, and we wish you a pleasant future. ‘The Blessed One’ is far from alone, and on Sunday, the whole world will finally see ‘the Revolution’ begin to take back what is rightfully theirs.’
[Mary-Joanna rolls her eyes and shakes her head at her Husband, before turning and strutting out of the room, closing the door behind her with a bang, as the scene fades out]
Stood behind the sofa, exchanging concerned looks with one another are Old Lady Levene and her grandson, ‘The Blessed Ones’ rotund agent, Tate Levene. The Chubby Little Funster looks the more worried of the two and continually glances back at Travis, then back to the eyes of his Grandmother, before she finally raises her eyebrows with a sigh and decides to address Travis.]
Old Lady Levene – ‘Has no-one ever told you a watched pot never boils?’
[Initially it seems as though ‘The TWISTeD Guerrilla’ has not heard the words of the Old Age Pensioner, and she begins to walk around the sofa and takes a place directly in front of ‘The Headliner’, who eventually responds in an uncharacteristically monosyllabic manner]
Travis – ‘Huh?’
Old Lady Levene – ‘A watched pot never boils, Travis.’
Travis – ‘Cooking advice...really?’
Old Lady Levene – ‘You’ve not done anything constructive for three days Travis, you’ve just spent each day waiting. Although I won’t pretend the relative peace and quiet it has produced hasn’t been a welcome change of pace around here, it seems Tate is getting worried by your behaviour.’
Travis – ‘’The Blessed One’ must be ready...’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Ready for what? Not Alex Kiseragi, that’s for sure. You have a Title defence on Sunday, and you haven’t done a single thing to prepare for it. The only thing you’ve successfully achieved over the past few days is turning my dear Tate into a bag of nerves, and I’m getting worried he’ll start wetting the bed again...’
Tate – ‘Gran!’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Oh hush now child, this is no time to be coy, young Mr Roberts here needs to know the implications of his behaviour, and your night time urinations are just the tip of the iceberg! This company is back in the United States, yet the public has still yet to catch a glimpse of the Unified Global Champion, not only is Travis toying with your sanity with his behaviour, but he is also putting at risk the future of this company.’
[Travis once again looks to his locker room door, and then back to his cell phone, clearly not really paying attention to GIW’s very own Iron Lady, who has clearly grown impatient with The Unified Global Champion]
Old Lady Levene – ‘HE’S NOT GOING TO CALL!’
[The fact Old Lady Levene has, for the first time in Travis’ experience, lost her cool, clearly concentrates ‘The Headliner’ on her presence in front of him]
Travis – ‘Of course he will.’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Then why hasn’t he before this juncture, he’s been back for over a month, yet he announced his arrival to the entire world before you, and he still hasn’t given you the courtesy of one on one...’
Travis – ‘A month? Your age is clearly affecting the ability of your brain to function adequately, Declan only returned on Sunday.’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Travis, Declan returned incognito as Peter Damascus...’
Travis – ‘That’s ludicrous, why on earth would he do such a ridiculous thing? Declan is far smarter than that, if he had decided to take up a disguise as a dirty homeless waster, he’d have had the commitment to see that through until something worthwhile came of it. Declan clearly removed the Hobo from his company as a gesture to all the fans.’
Old Lady Levene – ‘No, Travis they are one in the same...’
[Travis, clearly becoming more frustrated at this point, quickly checks his cell phone once more, before rising from his seat and looms over the small, frail body of Levene the Elder.]
Travis – ‘Listen to Travis Roberts, and listen good. There is no possible way that Declan was that Hobo, d’ya hear? It doesn’t make any sense, if Damascus was Declan why in the name of all that is TWiSTeD did he align himself with that waddling little freak? Why would he seek to actively help the fowl that drove him from his own company?
Closer examination of the facts, leads to the conclusion it was physically impossible that they were the same man. How can you justify your claims when the only person Peter Damascus could outlast at Break for the Border was Chassie Fear? Hell, the dirty hobo got pinned for TWISTeD’s sake, and we all know[/b] that does not[/b] happen to ‘The Significant Player’. ‘[/color]
[Old Lady Levene just rolls her eyes at Travis, and is not intimidated as he stands above her ranting and raving]
Old Lady Levene – ‘It’s not really a matter that is up for debate, there are no arguments for nor against the facts...’
Travis – ‘Finally...your beginning to see ‘The Headliners’ way of thinking...’
Old Lady Levene – ‘No Travis, Declan was the hobo, there is no escaping that harsh truth, and you’re not even really convincing yourself are you?’
Travis – ‘Stop being so foolish! Why would Declan not have contacted ‘The Blessed One’ a month ago if this were the case? It makes no sense whatsoever for ‘The Revolution’ to not once again ride high above the rest of GIW. Damn it, that dirty hobo smashed ‘The Headliners’ reproductive system with a slab of wood, why would Declan do such a thing? There is no earthly explanation for that. Declan Prescott would never betray ‘The Revolution’!’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Wake Up! Surely you realise ‘The Revolution’ died way back in January, when Declan decided he couldn’t take being dictated to by anybody else, and fled merely weeks before the Global Challenge Tournament? A victory at that PPV could well have been a catalyst for the removal of Boss Penguin, but Prescott didn’t have the stomach for it.’
Travis – ‘His wife’s mental state had clearly deteriorated quicker than a chocolate cake in the vicinity of Tate , and he wasn’t being shown the respect he deserved as ‘The Heart and Soul of GIW’!’
Old Lady Levene – ‘So he left? And in doing so lost any claim to the title of Heart and Soul, he turned his back on you and the company you fight so hard to represent. The Declan Prescott who has returned is not the same man as you once knew, he has no interest in ‘The Revolution’ nor yourself, and the sooner you come to terms with that, the better We don’t want you ending up like Donovan.’
Travis – ‘Your lack of faith does not surprise ‘The Blessed One’, it’s not the first time people have doubted the strength and solidarity of ‘The Revolution’, but you will learn. When Declan strides in through that door, proceeds to thank ‘The Headliner’ for keeping his company safe in these dark times, and congratulate ‘The Blessed One’ for being the most dominant champion in GIW History, you will be forced to take every slanderous comment you have made back.’
Old Lady Levene – ‘If you think Declan respects you, you’re in a worse case of denial than I first imagined. Even at your height with ‘The Revolution’ it was clear, or so I am told, that Prescott considered you the ‘weak link’, this new incarnation will no doubt hold you in a higher state of disdain. There will be no happy reunion for ‘The Revolution’. Now it’s time you faced up to your own responsibilities, and let the GIW fans see their Unified Global Champion in full swing...’
[Travis responds by sitting back down, looking at his phone again, and relighting the pre-rolled that had extinguished during his conversation with Old Lady Levene, he puts his feet up on the sofa, and his arms behind his head, defiantly.]
Old Lady Levene – ‘If that’s how you want to carry on, we’re not going to sit around here and watch you wallow in your own stubbornness, come Tate, we are going out for lunch!’
[Old Lady Levene points to the door, and Tate looks at ‘The Headliner’ who does not appeal the old lady’s demand, and sensing this is no time to disobey his Grandmother he shuffles quietly towards the door, and then the two generations of the Levene family stride out through the door, leaving Travis alone in his locker room as the scene fades out]
[When the scene fades back in, we are once again inside the locker room of ‘The Blessed One’, but there is significantly more smoke filling the room. Travis has turned from his trusted pre-rolled delicacies and his sucking straight from a small pipe. He still remains lying across his sofa looking expectantly at the door. As he exhales a large plume of smoke, the door begins to open, slowly, and Travis smiles and speaks allowed...]
Travis – ‘Ye of little faith...’
[The door swings inwards, but the figure on the other side is obscured for a few moments by the thick smoke that fills the room, as the smoke clears, the sound of a large sign from ‘The Headliners’ direction, and the shape of the figure standing in the doorway, reveal that Declan Prescott has not come to visit, nor congratulate or thank ‘The Blessed One’. Instead standing in the doorway, in a tight hugging trouser suit, is his estranged wife, and odds on favourite to become GIW’s next Enforcer, Mary-Joanna Roberts]
Mary-Jo – ‘Good to see you back on home soil Travis, MJ admits it is unfortunate you haven’t had the pleasure of her company sooner. But you must have an inkling of how busy ‘The TWiSTeD Matriarch’ has been, we are in a transition period Travis, soon MJ’s era will begin.’
Travis – ‘The donkey isn’t looking so bad right about now, why the hell are you here MJ?’
Mary-Jo – ‘That’s now way to address your future boss is it Travis? Mary-Jo is pretty sure you should be grateful to her for masterminding Boss P’s complete and utter humiliation at Break for the Border.’
Travis – ‘There are so many flaws in your presumptions ‘The Blessed One’ is quite unsure where he should start. How about with this coming weekend, and despite the act you claim to have castrated the penguin, one of his troops has a shot before your Number One contenders?’
Mary-Jo – ‘Kiseragi will not be a problem, trust Mary-Joanna...’
Travis – ‘Are you insinuating Travis Roberts needs your help, with anything let alone Kiseragi? This highlights another flaw in your logic, ‘The Headliner’ does not need you, he never has, you need him...’
Mary-Jo – ‘Well with or without MJ’s help, ‘The TWiSTeD Goddess’ is confident you can defeat ‘The Dragon’, and if not she knows that one of her boys can, Randall, Jack or Moss...take your pick. By the time ‘The TWiSTeD Heiress’ is officially named GIW’s latest Enforcer, one of her warring heroes will be Unified Global Champion, with or without your support.’
[Travis had taken another pull on his pipe whilst his Wife was speaking to him, but apparently found what she had to say so funny, that he ended up laughing whilst inhaling, and spends the next few moments in a strange mixed state of laughing and coughing. He finally revoers and slowly responds]
Travis – ‘Travis Roberts is sorry, it really is rude to laugh in your face, but this...this is the most foolish of your many assumptions. Do you really believe the board is going to name you Enforcer? If so, why didn’t they do it immediately on the companies return to the country?’
[For the briefest of seconds a look of uncertainty flashes across the face of ‘The TWiSTeD Matriarch’, but she quickly regains her composure and purses her lips into a thin smile before responding.]
Mary-Jo – ‘Isn’t that obvious Travis, they clearly want to do things properly, and give ‘The TWiSTeD Goddess’ the reception she deserves when she finally takes the reins of this company. Who else could they possibly turn too?’
Travis – ‘Have you been under a rock for the past few days, or do you just happen to have about as much knowledge of this industry as you do molecular physics? Travis Roberts would put good money on the latter. Why would the board need to turn to you, when ‘The Significant Player’ has made a triumphant return to his home? Unfortunately for yourself MJ, once again you have become surplus to requirements, and ‘The Revolution’ will be able to handle the running of this company without your input.’
[It is now MJ’s turn to laugh for a few moments before responding]
Mary-Jo – ‘Oh Travis, darling, you really are a different man from the one MJ had some good times with those many years ago. The Travis Roberts ‘The TWiSTeD Matriarch’ once loved would never have relied upon the reputation of another, nor hid in the shadow off their friends, no you have changed Travis. Declan Prescott doesn’t worry MJ, he was around when Boss P seized control in the first place, what makes you think the board have changed their mind regarding his suitability to run things? You should really be spending more of your time concerning yourself with what MJ and yourself spoke about last time...’
Travis – ‘Remind ‘The Blessed One’ what that was, you see ‘The Headliner’ only ever retains useful, or relevant discussions in his head.’
Mary-Jo – ‘MJ enlightened you as to the future of this company, the two men that will prove that Mary-Joanna knows this industry like the back of her own hand, Randall Boolzian and Moss Edwards.!’
Travis – ‘Oh yes, that’s right, it’s coming back to ‘The Headliner’ now, it wasn’t much before Break For The Border was it? Yes, yes, ‘The Blessed One’ does recall you spouting some nonsense about Moss Edwards and Randy Boolzian. What was it that really stuck out though...ah yes, that was it, ‘2008 was the year of Randy Boolzian’, or something to that effect...’
Mary-Jo – ‘An undeniable fact, Randall was the hottest property in GIW in 2008...’
Travis – ‘Then surely 2008 was also the year of John McCain, the Arizona Cardinals, the German National Soccer team and the Tampa Bay Rays. Do we really need to cover how truly unimpressive a winning streak that largely included the likes of Andy Savana, Chris Austin and Chinatsu Chen, all over again? Travis Roberts thought his victories at Horizons and Infinity put any discussion regarding how impressive that ‘streak’ really was, to bed.
Contrary to your reality bending arguments, anyone who tuned into GIW week in, week out, knows that 2008 was the year of ‘The Revolution’, the two men who fooled everyone at in Your Hands and went onto irreversibly change the face of Global Impact Wrestling, taking it from a nationwide success to an international Phenomenon. Are you really suggesting a Hardcore Title reign, that started with a victory over the immense Chris Austin, followed by defences against some of the weakest competition in GIW, truly represents any form of threat to ‘The Revolution’s claims that 2008 was their year?’
Mary-Jo – ‘If the ‘TWiSTeD Heiress’ remembers correctly, you never did manage a pinfall over Randy in 2008, not even at Horizons, it took you until Infinity to level your record against one another...’
Travis – ‘Yeah, Travis Roberts’ bad, ‘The Blessed One’ was focusing on winning the match, and pinning the Global Heavyweight Champion at the time, records and winning streaks have never interested ‘The Headliner’, success at the critical moments have.’
Mary-Jo – ‘Mary-Joanna is so happy she doesn’t have to listen to your desperate justifications over breakfast, lunch and dinner each and every day anymore. 2008 was Randy Boolzian’s year, and 2009 is shaping up to be Moss Edwards’...’
Travis – ‘Ah yes, Moss, the man who made such a favourable impression with ‘The Headliner’ upon his first appearance. Judging by your criteria for the star of 2008, ‘The Blessed One’ can certainly see how you have come to your conclusion Once again we’re speaking about a man who has built his reputation upon defending a title with little merit, and his most notable victories to date have been over Chassie Fear.
Travis Roberts can certainly see how you would judge that to be a more successful 2009 than that of a man who has beaten Randy Boolzian, Alex Kiseragi, Gabrielle and ‘Lord’ Donovan Hastings, in the same space of time. Moss’ successes certainly can be held up against a man who has set records for the length of time one person has held this companies highest honour. Sure, 2009 must be Moss’ year so far.’
Mary-Jo – ‘MJ can see there is no point in arguing with you, in fact she should have known better, much better. You’ve always lived in your own reality, where the world revolves around your over inflated ego. Over the last year or so, you’ve been lucky, and you’ve grown more comfortable in your misguided beliefs. But turning your back on Mary-Joanna is the worst thing you can do Travis, you have no-one else, your time is coming to an end, they all do. ‘The TWiSTeD Heiress’ would wish you luck against ‘The Dragon’, but frankly, she isn’t interested in the result of that match, regardless of the result a new era will begin in just a few short weeks at the next Pay-Per-View. Your time is over.’
[With that MJ turns and begins o turn and walk out of the door...]
Travis – ‘MJ!’
[Mary-Joanna stops and slowly turns her head over her shoulder, for an instance we see a flicker of hope flash across her eyes, before she once again regains her composure, and raises her eyebrows]
Travis – ‘’The Revolution’ has returned, and we’d like to thank you for your help in the struggle against the web footed dictator that has suppressed the good people of GIW for so long. Your services are no longer needed, and we wish you a pleasant future. ‘The Blessed One’ is far from alone, and on Sunday, the whole world will finally see ‘the Revolution’ begin to take back what is rightfully theirs.’
[Mary-Joanna rolls her eyes and shakes her head at her Husband, before turning and strutting out of the room, closing the door behind her with a bang, as the scene fades out]
