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Nemesis vs. Minion
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PhantomZ
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The First to Face the Wrath
[updated:LAST EDITED ON Feb-25-03 AT 05:06 PM (EST)]FADE IN…
(Our hero sits at home, reclining back in his leather chair, reading a small program. He looks up at the camera, and gives a quick smile. His head is still bandaged from the attack on Edmunds, but he looks to be in good spirits.)
NEMESIS: Minion… welcome back to action. Let me say I specially requested this match with you. Ya know… we’ve got some… “Unfinished” business to attend to from that last show the defunct WWL hyped…
(Our hero waves the program, the program from the WWL show in question.)
NEMESIS: It seems to me that we might just as well pick up from where we last left off. Ironic and fitting, don’t you think? How’ve ya been? I’ll bet you’ve been doing well, just biding your time until you found a federation worth gracing. A federation with guys, like you mentioned at Riptide… Maelstrom, Golem… superstars. Future legends, no doubt. You yourself are among that list of fine competitors, and it’s obvious to me why that is. I feel privileged being your first opponent here in this great federation… Great Lakes Championship Wrestling… and I feel privileged to stand across from you inside the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. You know why I feel so good about meeting you first? It’s because *I’m* the one who gets to see all the tricks you’ve cooked up in these last few months you’ve been out of action. I’m the test to see if you’ve still got it in the ring. And I know ya do. You’ve just gotta show me, the GLCW, and all the fans in Milwaukee.
Minion… you expected things in the GLCW to be different, eh? You thought the people would adore you? In spite of your trashing their self-respect, insulting their very being. Who can you think like that? You’re a smart guy… more intelligent than the majority in this fed, I believe. What makes you think just because you’ve been gone so long; the fans are going to forget? The fans don’t forget… not that easily. Believe me, I know.
But your disrespect of the people in the stands is of no concern. You may or may not be aware of my high-regard for those who come to see us... but your feelings won't hinder my goals. In Milwaukee... the fans will be on the edge of their seats for our match, and they will enjoy themselves at the expense of the spectacle we provide. Your personal feelings may only enrich that achievement. Bring your A-game Minion, I know you will... and I will continue to deliver worthwhile matches to the spectators in the arena, and watching at home.
(Our hero folds up the program, and sets it down beside him. He sits upright in the chair, and stares directly into the camera.)
NEMESIS: Ya see Minion, there’s just one thing I quite can’t get a hold of. You’re claiming to be the purest form of evil in the GLCW? Well guess what Minion…*I* am the first one to “suffer your wrath.” Ironic choice of words… wouldn’t you say? *I* am the one to taste this “pure evil” first, and firsthand. But ya see Minion, I’m not afraid. I’m not concerned. All I am is focused, on getting in that ring in Wisconsin and showing you, the fans… and my new best friend Sean Edmunds what happens when people try to think of me as nothing, a push-over… a “stepping stone.” I am none of those things, and if I hafta pull the upset over you to pull the wool away from all of their eyes… I will try my best to do so. I may be just some low mid-carder to you and guys like you. To Maelstrom and Golem, I may be just some punk who has beaten them *both* down in the past… and while I may not be proud of the means I went through to do it… it is still something I accomplished. Tainted, shameful as it may have been, like I said, it’s nothing I can be proud of… but it is *the truth.* And the simple truth is this, Minion… you may not like the fans, and they may not like you. You may think you’re evil and we’ll see if that’s true. You may think of me and the rest of the roster as mere stepping-stones getting you closer and closer to your ultimate goal. Unfortunately… it won’t be that easy. I wish you the best of luck in this match… but I will not need the your mercy, or the mercy of any higher being. I will persevere… regardless of which end of the match I come out on… the victor or the beaten. Minion… the wrath… *my* Wrath… awaits.
(The man gets up from his chair, and walks off.)
FADE OUT.
[updated:LAST EDITED ON Feb-25-03 AT 05:06 PM (EST)]FADE IN…
(Our hero sits at home, reclining back in his leather chair, reading a small program. He looks up at the camera, and gives a quick smile. His head is still bandaged from the attack on Edmunds, but he looks to be in good spirits.)
NEMESIS: Minion… welcome back to action. Let me say I specially requested this match with you. Ya know… we’ve got some… “Unfinished” business to attend to from that last show the defunct WWL hyped…
(Our hero waves the program, the program from the WWL show in question.)
NEMESIS: It seems to me that we might just as well pick up from where we last left off. Ironic and fitting, don’t you think? How’ve ya been? I’ll bet you’ve been doing well, just biding your time until you found a federation worth gracing. A federation with guys, like you mentioned at Riptide… Maelstrom, Golem… superstars. Future legends, no doubt. You yourself are among that list of fine competitors, and it’s obvious to me why that is. I feel privileged being your first opponent here in this great federation… Great Lakes Championship Wrestling… and I feel privileged to stand across from you inside the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. You know why I feel so good about meeting you first? It’s because *I’m* the one who gets to see all the tricks you’ve cooked up in these last few months you’ve been out of action. I’m the test to see if you’ve still got it in the ring. And I know ya do. You’ve just gotta show me, the GLCW, and all the fans in Milwaukee.
Minion… you expected things in the GLCW to be different, eh? You thought the people would adore you? In spite of your trashing their self-respect, insulting their very being. Who can you think like that? You’re a smart guy… more intelligent than the majority in this fed, I believe. What makes you think just because you’ve been gone so long; the fans are going to forget? The fans don’t forget… not that easily. Believe me, I know.
But your disrespect of the people in the stands is of no concern. You may or may not be aware of my high-regard for those who come to see us... but your feelings won't hinder my goals. In Milwaukee... the fans will be on the edge of their seats for our match, and they will enjoy themselves at the expense of the spectacle we provide. Your personal feelings may only enrich that achievement. Bring your A-game Minion, I know you will... and I will continue to deliver worthwhile matches to the spectators in the arena, and watching at home.
(Our hero folds up the program, and sets it down beside him. He sits upright in the chair, and stares directly into the camera.)
NEMESIS: Ya see Minion, there’s just one thing I quite can’t get a hold of. You’re claiming to be the purest form of evil in the GLCW? Well guess what Minion…*I* am the first one to “suffer your wrath.” Ironic choice of words… wouldn’t you say? *I* am the one to taste this “pure evil” first, and firsthand. But ya see Minion, I’m not afraid. I’m not concerned. All I am is focused, on getting in that ring in Wisconsin and showing you, the fans… and my new best friend Sean Edmunds what happens when people try to think of me as nothing, a push-over… a “stepping stone.” I am none of those things, and if I hafta pull the upset over you to pull the wool away from all of their eyes… I will try my best to do so. I may be just some low mid-carder to you and guys like you. To Maelstrom and Golem, I may be just some punk who has beaten them *both* down in the past… and while I may not be proud of the means I went through to do it… it is still something I accomplished. Tainted, shameful as it may have been, like I said, it’s nothing I can be proud of… but it is *the truth.* And the simple truth is this, Minion… you may not like the fans, and they may not like you. You may think you’re evil and we’ll see if that’s true. You may think of me and the rest of the roster as mere stepping-stones getting you closer and closer to your ultimate goal. Unfortunately… it won’t be that easy. I wish you the best of luck in this match… but I will not need the your mercy, or the mercy of any higher being. I will persevere… regardless of which end of the match I come out on… the victor or the beaten. Minion… the wrath… *my* Wrath… awaits.
(The man gets up from his chair, and walks off.)
FADE OUT.
DavidMc
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Beautiful Disgrace
(Screen fades in to a dusty pave street. Parked cars line the street, but they are missing various things such as tires, windows, windshields, etc… Light post with their illumination devices flicker on and off allowing no one area large amounts of light. The camera moves as the cameraman walks down the street at a hurrying pace. There seems to be no signs of life except for the occasional stray animal that emerges out of the shadows to look at the stranger and then casually walk back to where they came from. The camera keeps moving and in the distance we can hear police sirens fading into the night. Out of the corner of the view of the camera there is a sudden motion and then a dark shadowy figure can be seen sitting on set of steps in front of a dilapidated building. The figure motions for the camera to come closer which the cameraman obliges. As the camera gets closer it becomes more evident that it is the Minion. He is wearing his trademark black pants, black shirt, dark coat, and his hair is covering his eyes. Minion brushes his hair out of his face reaches into his pockets and brings out a cigarette and lights up. He takes a couple deep puffs and then speaks.)
Minion: Glad you could make. It has been awhile since anyone has been to Babylon including myself. I almost forgot the way here but it came to me in a dream one night and the next day I found myself here. I figured the citizens of Babylon would shun me; after all I did leave them without any reason or warning for doing so. But you could imagine my surprise as I rounded the corner expecting nothing but boo’s but instead I got cheers. It was the most amazing thing I had ever heard or seen in my life. It was as if I was returning from battle victorious, but it was no return from any glorious battle. No, it was the return of the adopted son of Babylon. Now that I have returned I will not let them down again. Now that I have returned the aggression has been bumped up a level and it all begins on Riptide with Nemesis.
(Minion takes another drag from his cigarette and then blows a big puff of smoke directly into the camera fogging up the lens for a few seconds.)
Minion: Nemesis oh dear sweet Nemesis. We finally get to face off against each other. What we started in another league will be finished in the one place no one ever expected me to come too. You finally get a piece of me, something I know you have desired so long but you have never tasted. But now do you not only get a starter course you get a whole six course meal complete with a free hospital stay. My aggression has been fueling inside my body for so long. My anger has risen to levels I have never experienced before. My emotional state is no longer even near stability. Can you handle me at this stage, sure you will say you can but when you say it everyone will see the doubt in your eyes. Eyes never lie my child. Nemesis you are getting me in a very interesting state. I have been off for so many months that not only have a gotten stronger, I am in the best shape of my life mentally as well as physically. Did you think that while I was off I would let my body weaken? Did you think while I was off my mind got less sadistic? If you thought yes to any of those questions you are dumber than I thought you were. While I was gone my mind raced with impure thoughts of what I would do to the first person that would be opposite of me in the squared circle. It has been to long since I have tasted the blood of someone else besides myself. It has been awhile since I have ripped the flesh off the living. It has been far too long since I have gotten the pleasure of hearing a grown man scream in agony as I torture him more and more. While I was gone Nemesis I picked up a couple new tricks…perhaps I will show a couple of these tricks to you…you poor unfortunate soul. I can assure you that these tricks are painful. I can assure you that these tricks will make you scream and regret everything you ever said then and now about me. Nemesis you wanted me, now you are going to get me, but you are going to regret everything and I will make sure you realize what a foolish mistake you are and how foolish it is to even entertain that you have a chance against me.
(Minion takes another puff of his cigarette and then throws it on the ground the camera watches it as it flickers and spits out a couple of embers and then finally dies.)
Minion: Nemesis you wanted to be the first in line to suffer my wrath well welcome. Welcome to the Minion show and you are going to love every minute of it or perhaps you will not. It doesn’t matter to me whether you come at me with all your talent or just a little of your talent the end result will be the same and that is you going down for the one…two…three. You are just a stepping stone to the bigger fish the GLCW has to offer, but like the true fisherman I am I got to catch a small minnow to use as bait to catch the big ones and I thank you for volunteering. The GLCW is just as static as everywhere I went. The fans are as stupid as they ever were even perhaps less intelligent than before. That is why I am here, to end the static state that the GLCW has gotten in. I will inject myself into the body of GLCW ripping it a part at every level until I get to what I finally want and you ask yourself “what is it that he wants” and I would reply “if I told you now that would spoil the surprise” and you nemesis you are just a very minor cog in my catastrophic plan. Soon enough our unfinished business will be over with and you will go your separate path down the talent roster while I go up the ladder of success. Accept the fate and destiny that has been subscribed to you long ago Nemesis. Be prepared for the fall Nemesis because it’s coming and there is nothing pleasant about it I can assure you.
FADE TO BLACK
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(Screen fades in to a dusty pave street. Parked cars line the street, but they are missing various things such as tires, windows, windshields, etc… Light post with their illumination devices flicker on and off allowing no one area large amounts of light. The camera moves as the cameraman walks down the street at a hurrying pace. There seems to be no signs of life except for the occasional stray animal that emerges out of the shadows to look at the stranger and then casually walk back to where they came from. The camera keeps moving and in the distance we can hear police sirens fading into the night. Out of the corner of the view of the camera there is a sudden motion and then a dark shadowy figure can be seen sitting on set of steps in front of a dilapidated building. The figure motions for the camera to come closer which the cameraman obliges. As the camera gets closer it becomes more evident that it is the Minion. He is wearing his trademark black pants, black shirt, dark coat, and his hair is covering his eyes. Minion brushes his hair out of his face reaches into his pockets and brings out a cigarette and lights up. He takes a couple deep puffs and then speaks.)
Minion: Glad you could make. It has been awhile since anyone has been to Babylon including myself. I almost forgot the way here but it came to me in a dream one night and the next day I found myself here. I figured the citizens of Babylon would shun me; after all I did leave them without any reason or warning for doing so. But you could imagine my surprise as I rounded the corner expecting nothing but boo’s but instead I got cheers. It was the most amazing thing I had ever heard or seen in my life. It was as if I was returning from battle victorious, but it was no return from any glorious battle. No, it was the return of the adopted son of Babylon. Now that I have returned I will not let them down again. Now that I have returned the aggression has been bumped up a level and it all begins on Riptide with Nemesis.
(Minion takes another drag from his cigarette and then blows a big puff of smoke directly into the camera fogging up the lens for a few seconds.)
Minion: Nemesis oh dear sweet Nemesis. We finally get to face off against each other. What we started in another league will be finished in the one place no one ever expected me to come too. You finally get a piece of me, something I know you have desired so long but you have never tasted. But now do you not only get a starter course you get a whole six course meal complete with a free hospital stay. My aggression has been fueling inside my body for so long. My anger has risen to levels I have never experienced before. My emotional state is no longer even near stability. Can you handle me at this stage, sure you will say you can but when you say it everyone will see the doubt in your eyes. Eyes never lie my child. Nemesis you are getting me in a very interesting state. I have been off for so many months that not only have a gotten stronger, I am in the best shape of my life mentally as well as physically. Did you think that while I was off I would let my body weaken? Did you think while I was off my mind got less sadistic? If you thought yes to any of those questions you are dumber than I thought you were. While I was gone my mind raced with impure thoughts of what I would do to the first person that would be opposite of me in the squared circle. It has been to long since I have tasted the blood of someone else besides myself. It has been awhile since I have ripped the flesh off the living. It has been far too long since I have gotten the pleasure of hearing a grown man scream in agony as I torture him more and more. While I was gone Nemesis I picked up a couple new tricks…perhaps I will show a couple of these tricks to you…you poor unfortunate soul. I can assure you that these tricks are painful. I can assure you that these tricks will make you scream and regret everything you ever said then and now about me. Nemesis you wanted me, now you are going to get me, but you are going to regret everything and I will make sure you realize what a foolish mistake you are and how foolish it is to even entertain that you have a chance against me.
(Minion takes another puff of his cigarette and then throws it on the ground the camera watches it as it flickers and spits out a couple of embers and then finally dies.)
Minion: Nemesis you wanted to be the first in line to suffer my wrath well welcome. Welcome to the Minion show and you are going to love every minute of it or perhaps you will not. It doesn’t matter to me whether you come at me with all your talent or just a little of your talent the end result will be the same and that is you going down for the one…two…three. You are just a stepping stone to the bigger fish the GLCW has to offer, but like the true fisherman I am I got to catch a small minnow to use as bait to catch the big ones and I thank you for volunteering. The GLCW is just as static as everywhere I went. The fans are as stupid as they ever were even perhaps less intelligent than before. That is why I am here, to end the static state that the GLCW has gotten in. I will inject myself into the body of GLCW ripping it a part at every level until I get to what I finally want and you ask yourself “what is it that he wants” and I would reply “if I told you now that would spoil the surprise” and you nemesis you are just a very minor cog in my catastrophic plan. Soon enough our unfinished business will be over with and you will go your separate path down the talent roster while I go up the ladder of success. Accept the fate and destiny that has been subscribed to you long ago Nemesis. Be prepared for the fall Nemesis because it’s coming and there is nothing pleasant about it I can assure you.
FADE TO BLACK
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Simple Truths
FADE IN...
(A sit down interview with TONY ROSS and NEMESIS in the GLCW studios. The GLCW banner hangs in the background and the interview begins.)
ROSS: Nemesis, first off I would just like to thank you for taking out the time to have an interview for the GLCW.
NEMESIS: Tony, it's no problem. After the Brutal Truth, and now this, I'm starting get more used to the interview-thing.
ROSS: Great, let's get started.
NEMESIS: All right.
ROSS: On the next Riptide, in Milwaukee, you face the returning Minion making his GLCW debut, in a match you specifically requested from GLCW President Scott Malec.
NEMESIS: Yes sir, Tony, that's correct.
ROSS: Well Nemesis, I have to ask, why request a match with Minion right after he makes his announcement in Cleveland that he's basically looking for a few bodies to tear apart?
NEMESIS: It's simple Tony. Thus far, I haven't really been performing at my peak ability... and that's all right. I've been out of the game for a long time, and I am still working off ring-rust against some incredible competitors. The thing is, Minion and I were scheduled to face off in WWL after a spat of sorts... and as we all know, that ship sailed and sank. Nothing was settled and the curiosity as to what would have happened always pecked at the back of my mind. Seems to have done the same with Minion. Milwaukee is the opportunity Minion and I have been waiting for. We get to see what happens, nearly a year later.
ROSS: Hmm... very interesting. So you're calling for this match, just to settle an old score?
NEMESIS: Well, not exactly. Ya see Tony, I'm not the type to hold grudges. Likewise, with Minion, it's nothing personal at all. We're both incredibly different men from when we were back then. We've both changed a lot... but ya see, Minion is a guy I know, have seen perform before, many times. We have much of the same history, just from dancing between the same few feds... and I gotta respect his history. Much like it was with Tact, I get to face I man I KNOW can perform... and as you know, that is what NEMESIS is all about.
ROSS: I see. So you're taking on Minion to find out what would have happened way back when, as well as using it as an opportunity to continue your streak of high-caliber matches.
NEMESIS: Exactly correct. The "W" only means so much to me. Now, I'd be lying if I said I didn't mind losing, because I do. But I don't mind losing much, when it's to a better man, and in stunning fashion. Of course, it seems the rules aren't always something to be followed around here. That matters not Tony... because I know how to bend the rules better than most do...
ROSS: Are you referring to the circumstances surrounding your last match with Stephen Morgan? Or the incident with Sean Edmunds?
NEMESIS: Both, but mostly the incident with Edmunds. I made sure no action was taken against him, as I want to make sure he is still around in the GLCW... for a long time. Long enough, anyway, for me to settle face-to-face, his problem with me.
ROSS: I think Edmunds difficulties with you come from more than just a reference to your mentioning his loss at Massive Assault, and also--
(interrupting)
NEMESIS:--and I feel the same way. Go on, Tony.
ROSS: And also, in spite of what happened during that four-way match, Edmunds head wasn't really focused on the World title on the line.
NEMESIS: I don't think, that if it was just my comment about Massive Assault would have set him off step that much. The man knocked my out with a tire iron, and still wasn't through with me. Certainly seems his issues with me stem from a bit deeper down. But hey, he wants to try cowardly attacks from behind, I'll respond to them as I see fit. Like I said Tony, I can bend the rules as well as anyone.
ROSS: Sometimes, when the situation calls for it, you've just got to bend the rules.
NEMESIS: Exactly right, Tony. Speaking of that, how are you enjoying Jake Shades?
ROSS: Ugh, don't even get me started.
NEMESIS: Not to worry, I know how Jake can be. He and I had a few exchanges back in the FWF, and I think he's still a bit sore about them.
ROSS: Heh heh, that's right. I do remember a few times when you and Jake had some interesting things to say to each other. But back to Minion and his return to Babylon.
NEMESIS: Ah yes... Minion's... home away from home, as it were.
ROSS: That's the place. He recently cut a promo from there, do you have any thoughts?
NEMESIS: Sure do. Minion... you tell me I may be doubting your abilities when I've already praised them in my first promo. Surely... becoming more AND MORE sadistic doesn't take up THAT much space in your brain. You did extremely well at re-stating everything I already said... so I'll just pretend your promo didn't waste five minutes of my life.
Minion... you seem to really hunger for violence... almost like you're going through withdrawals the way you describe JUST how you're going to hurt me... tear me limb from limb. Violence is like a drug, it drives you. Once it's in your system, it's hard to live without it. Trust me, I know how that is... I will always know that desire. But that specific portion of my life is through... and it's time to realize that there is more to life than senseless violence. As you can see, I haven't given up on competition altogether... but I am no longer as wasteful in my exploits. What I do now, is for one reason... to finish an incredible match with a victory. And while you may feel that Milwaukee is going to be your binging frenzy, ripping me apart won't be that easy. Heads up Minion... I'm not just some chump... and in light of recent events... that will be made ALL the more clear in Milwaukee. Yeah yeah... I'm the good guy, you're the bad guy... we've got that much straight. You get cheers from phantom folks in empty, broken streets... and I get cheers from flesh and blood fans in the arenas. But at Milwaukee... may motivations may be the same, but my methods will continue to progress. And if that means putting down a "sadistic maniac" then that's what I'm setting out to do. And, in doing so... I plan on putting a spectacular spectacle not only for the fans... but also for the boys in the back who feel about me as you do. NEMESIS will no longer be consider a stepping-stone to anywhere... not for your benefit.
ROSS: Strong words Nemesis, strong words.
NEMESIS: Not just words, Tony... that's just the blatant and simple truth. Just the way things are, and the way things ARE going to be.
ROSS: Certainly sounds like you've got things pretty well considered.
NEMESIS: Not quite, Tony. I know what I know, and I know what I learn. I call em how I see em... but I still haven't figured out my place here in the GLCW. Who's to know where I'll end up finding my niche?
ROSS: Well, there's certainly a place for you in the GLCW Nemesis, and I certainly see you going places. Our heavyweight champion shares the same sentiments.
NEMESIS: Thanks Tony, I hope I'm around a while. God willing, my health will keep up, and I'll stay injury free. I plan on being around a while Tony. Besides, I still have to have my fun with Jakey.
ROSS: Heh heh, it certainly would be nice to see those little "discussions" you too had come around again in the GLCW.
NEMESIS: I'll make sure they do Tony, and I'm sure Jake will be OVERJOYED to see me again.
ROSS: I'm sure he will be too, heh heh. Anything else you'd like to say, Nemesis?
NEMESIS: Sure... Minion, at Milwaukee... things aren't gonna be as easy as you think. Take this opportunity to re-think your game plan, and take in consideration you might not have taken into account back in the WWL, and you obviously don't grasp right now... the Wrath... MY WRATH Minion... awaits.
ROSS: Hey, thanks for coming by Nemesis.
NEMESIS: Anytime Tony, anytime.
(The camera pans out as the lights of the studio go down, leaving only silhouettes of ROSS and NEMESIS, illuminating only the banner behind them. The shot fades out as the two seem to be talking off-the-record.)
FADE OUT.
FADE IN...
(A sit down interview with TONY ROSS and NEMESIS in the GLCW studios. The GLCW banner hangs in the background and the interview begins.)
ROSS: Nemesis, first off I would just like to thank you for taking out the time to have an interview for the GLCW.
NEMESIS: Tony, it's no problem. After the Brutal Truth, and now this, I'm starting get more used to the interview-thing.
ROSS: Great, let's get started.
NEMESIS: All right.
ROSS: On the next Riptide, in Milwaukee, you face the returning Minion making his GLCW debut, in a match you specifically requested from GLCW President Scott Malec.
NEMESIS: Yes sir, Tony, that's correct.
ROSS: Well Nemesis, I have to ask, why request a match with Minion right after he makes his announcement in Cleveland that he's basically looking for a few bodies to tear apart?
NEMESIS: It's simple Tony. Thus far, I haven't really been performing at my peak ability... and that's all right. I've been out of the game for a long time, and I am still working off ring-rust against some incredible competitors. The thing is, Minion and I were scheduled to face off in WWL after a spat of sorts... and as we all know, that ship sailed and sank. Nothing was settled and the curiosity as to what would have happened always pecked at the back of my mind. Seems to have done the same with Minion. Milwaukee is the opportunity Minion and I have been waiting for. We get to see what happens, nearly a year later.
ROSS: Hmm... very interesting. So you're calling for this match, just to settle an old score?
NEMESIS: Well, not exactly. Ya see Tony, I'm not the type to hold grudges. Likewise, with Minion, it's nothing personal at all. We're both incredibly different men from when we were back then. We've both changed a lot... but ya see, Minion is a guy I know, have seen perform before, many times. We have much of the same history, just from dancing between the same few feds... and I gotta respect his history. Much like it was with Tact, I get to face I man I KNOW can perform... and as you know, that is what NEMESIS is all about.
ROSS: I see. So you're taking on Minion to find out what would have happened way back when, as well as using it as an opportunity to continue your streak of high-caliber matches.
NEMESIS: Exactly correct. The "W" only means so much to me. Now, I'd be lying if I said I didn't mind losing, because I do. But I don't mind losing much, when it's to a better man, and in stunning fashion. Of course, it seems the rules aren't always something to be followed around here. That matters not Tony... because I know how to bend the rules better than most do...
ROSS: Are you referring to the circumstances surrounding your last match with Stephen Morgan? Or the incident with Sean Edmunds?
NEMESIS: Both, but mostly the incident with Edmunds. I made sure no action was taken against him, as I want to make sure he is still around in the GLCW... for a long time. Long enough, anyway, for me to settle face-to-face, his problem with me.
ROSS: I think Edmunds difficulties with you come from more than just a reference to your mentioning his loss at Massive Assault, and also--
(interrupting)
NEMESIS:--and I feel the same way. Go on, Tony.
ROSS: And also, in spite of what happened during that four-way match, Edmunds head wasn't really focused on the World title on the line.
NEMESIS: I don't think, that if it was just my comment about Massive Assault would have set him off step that much. The man knocked my out with a tire iron, and still wasn't through with me. Certainly seems his issues with me stem from a bit deeper down. But hey, he wants to try cowardly attacks from behind, I'll respond to them as I see fit. Like I said Tony, I can bend the rules as well as anyone.
ROSS: Sometimes, when the situation calls for it, you've just got to bend the rules.
NEMESIS: Exactly right, Tony. Speaking of that, how are you enjoying Jake Shades?
ROSS: Ugh, don't even get me started.
NEMESIS: Not to worry, I know how Jake can be. He and I had a few exchanges back in the FWF, and I think he's still a bit sore about them.
ROSS: Heh heh, that's right. I do remember a few times when you and Jake had some interesting things to say to each other. But back to Minion and his return to Babylon.
NEMESIS: Ah yes... Minion's... home away from home, as it were.
ROSS: That's the place. He recently cut a promo from there, do you have any thoughts?
NEMESIS: Sure do. Minion... you tell me I may be doubting your abilities when I've already praised them in my first promo. Surely... becoming more AND MORE sadistic doesn't take up THAT much space in your brain. You did extremely well at re-stating everything I already said... so I'll just pretend your promo didn't waste five minutes of my life.
Minion... you seem to really hunger for violence... almost like you're going through withdrawals the way you describe JUST how you're going to hurt me... tear me limb from limb. Violence is like a drug, it drives you. Once it's in your system, it's hard to live without it. Trust me, I know how that is... I will always know that desire. But that specific portion of my life is through... and it's time to realize that there is more to life than senseless violence. As you can see, I haven't given up on competition altogether... but I am no longer as wasteful in my exploits. What I do now, is for one reason... to finish an incredible match with a victory. And while you may feel that Milwaukee is going to be your binging frenzy, ripping me apart won't be that easy. Heads up Minion... I'm not just some chump... and in light of recent events... that will be made ALL the more clear in Milwaukee. Yeah yeah... I'm the good guy, you're the bad guy... we've got that much straight. You get cheers from phantom folks in empty, broken streets... and I get cheers from flesh and blood fans in the arenas. But at Milwaukee... may motivations may be the same, but my methods will continue to progress. And if that means putting down a "sadistic maniac" then that's what I'm setting out to do. And, in doing so... I plan on putting a spectacular spectacle not only for the fans... but also for the boys in the back who feel about me as you do. NEMESIS will no longer be consider a stepping-stone to anywhere... not for your benefit.
ROSS: Strong words Nemesis, strong words.
NEMESIS: Not just words, Tony... that's just the blatant and simple truth. Just the way things are, and the way things ARE going to be.
ROSS: Certainly sounds like you've got things pretty well considered.
NEMESIS: Not quite, Tony. I know what I know, and I know what I learn. I call em how I see em... but I still haven't figured out my place here in the GLCW. Who's to know where I'll end up finding my niche?
ROSS: Well, there's certainly a place for you in the GLCW Nemesis, and I certainly see you going places. Our heavyweight champion shares the same sentiments.
NEMESIS: Thanks Tony, I hope I'm around a while. God willing, my health will keep up, and I'll stay injury free. I plan on being around a while Tony. Besides, I still have to have my fun with Jakey.
ROSS: Heh heh, it certainly would be nice to see those little "discussions" you too had come around again in the GLCW.
NEMESIS: I'll make sure they do Tony, and I'm sure Jake will be OVERJOYED to see me again.
ROSS: I'm sure he will be too, heh heh. Anything else you'd like to say, Nemesis?
NEMESIS: Sure... Minion, at Milwaukee... things aren't gonna be as easy as you think. Take this opportunity to re-think your game plan, and take in consideration you might not have taken into account back in the WWL, and you obviously don't grasp right now... the Wrath... MY WRATH Minion... awaits.
ROSS: Hey, thanks for coming by Nemesis.
NEMESIS: Anytime Tony, anytime.
(The camera pans out as the lights of the studio go down, leaving only silhouettes of ROSS and NEMESIS, illuminating only the banner behind them. The shot fades out as the two seem to be talking off-the-record.)
FADE OUT.
DavidMc
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sometimes you have to accept it
(Screen fades in and we see ourselves in a very dark room. The only light source besides the outside street lights is the television which is broadcasting snow. The television creates a very strange and eerie glow around the room. Shadows look like strange things than what they really are and then we see the Minion. Brooding in the corner barely lit from the television. We can only see one side of his face the other is blacked out. The Minion lights up a cigarette and we finally see his brooding face but only for a second. We hear the Minion take a couple of drags and then exhale. We can see the glowing orange from the front of the cigarette as the Minion puts it down. Then he begins.)
Minion: Normally I would be on the streets of Babylon but the one week of celebration has turned into a 2 week mad carnival. I had to hide in here before the citizens of Babylon got too carried away with the return of their forgotten son. But that’s fine there is no law that says I have to be with the people every minute of everyday. Oh don’t get me wrong I love the Babylonian people but there are times when they get a little carried away with something or someone they love. Though I am happy to be home the sheer energy these people exude from their souls feeds me makes me want to be better instead of the brooding mess I was before.
(Minion takes another drag off his cigarette and then exhales and then begins to speak again)
Minion: Funny how you talk about history Nemesis. You really wanted that match in the WWL didn’t you child. I wonder why you wanted it so bad. You say a “W” doesn’t mean that much to you, but we all know it does. We know in your heart that the win is all that matters. See Nemesis I think you wanted that match in the WWL to have bragging rights that you defeated an incarnation of the Minion. But we all know that wouldn’t have happened. We all know that the same outcome that is to happen here in the GLCW will be the same outcome that would have happened in the WWL. See I know that “W” eats away at you that you want it so bad so you can go onto to other things with confidence instead of the way you will really go on and that is a miserable failure. Nemesis in all actuality I think you are more like me than you wish to admit. I think deep inside you that you hate the fans…I think deep inside the only thing that really fuels your ambition to strive to be better is obtaining that win and then obtaining your paycheck. Hell everyone knows that is all what fuels me, but I think deep inside that is the only thing you want. Now if you sit there and tell me that is what you don’t want then I will be forced to call you a liar. I think it eats away at you that you won’t get the win. I think you think that if you don’t get the win that hell I could be right that you will be slowly spinning downward on the card, thus getting less pay checks, thus getting no gold, and finally becoming what I know you hate the most and that is becoming a failure to yourself and the fans. Honestly Nemesis why would you like the fans. They are just bottom feeding trailer park trash. Sure they aren’t from the south and aren’t true trailer park trash but the north has trailer parks and they are just as bad if not worse. The fans will turn on you at the drop of hat as soon as you do one thing that doesn’t make them happy. Nemesis, embrace the facts I am spitting out at you I know you want to.
(Minion takes another drag from his cigarette and then exhales and begins to speak again)
Minion: You know Nemesis one thing I got out of that whole waste of time you spit out at me was that I hunger on violence and yes sadistic thoughts do take up my space in my brain. Have you ever had these thoughts that I have been having? Have you ever wanted to just rip your own flesh so you can see what it feels like? I doubt it is something you think about, but Nemesis I know the urge is there somewhere in your mind. Everyday I go through the pain of not hearing someone scream. Everyday I go through the pain of not having blood on my hands. Everyday I go through the motions of what I will do to the first person I see in the ring and I imagine what he will say when he realizes what I say is the truth and he realizes his doubts were false hopes and that I am dangerous. I hunger for violence is an understatement Nemesis. I love violence I love the sheer notion and thoughts of violence that run rampant in my head. They are such lovely images maybe perhaps I will show you some of the ideas or perhaps I wont waste them on someone like yourself. It is amazing that the fans hate me. We live in a society that feeds on the notion of violence and misery and those are things I talk about. We live in a society were shows like Cops, Real TV, and other reality shows show the violent side of human nature and thus people tune in and thus the show gets huge ratings only creating a social stockpile of more reality shows that show how violent we can be. I am just the embodiment of society. I am the embodiment of everyone’s dark side that they wish not to fess up too. Everyone has a Minion it is just unfortunate that my Minion came out to play.
(Minion takes one last drag off his cigarette, exhales, and then snuffs it out and beings to speak again.)
Minion: Ripping you a part Nemesis will be that easy. Ripping you a part is the only thing I can think about day in and day out. Nemesis I think you think I underestimate you and you are more than likely right. Why should I think more of you than I should? Nemesis I have no reason to think highly of you. I have you scoped out. I have the tapes of you winning and losing and I know how to defeat you it is just as simple as I thought in my dreams. The real trick will be whether or not I want to play with you a long time or a short time. But I think I won’t decide that until the bell rings. I have said it a million times before and I will say it again Nemesis you are just a stepping stone. Don’t take it personal. The reason Malec was so willing to sign this match is because he knew that you would just be fodder to the great Minion machine. He knew it was like leading a lamb to the slaughter and he knew I would get a kick out of it. He wanted to show his appreciation for my signing to be in the GLCW by giving me a blow off match. Nemesis did you think that it was anything more? Did you think that he honestly gave you this match out of the history we have? Wait…you did…didn’t you? You poor soul you poor unfortunate soul, it is okay I was never this ignorant but I heard of people who were. Nemesis you must accept fate. People like me are destined to rise like cream does. People like you are to be mere cannon fodder to people like me. It is just the simple facts of the wrestling food chain. Accept it now or later but eventually you will have to accept it, but when you get in the ring with me you will have no choice to accept it because you will fall from grace and I will enjoy every second of your misery.
(FADE TO BLACK)
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(Screen fades in and we see ourselves in a very dark room. The only light source besides the outside street lights is the television which is broadcasting snow. The television creates a very strange and eerie glow around the room. Shadows look like strange things than what they really are and then we see the Minion. Brooding in the corner barely lit from the television. We can only see one side of his face the other is blacked out. The Minion lights up a cigarette and we finally see his brooding face but only for a second. We hear the Minion take a couple of drags and then exhale. We can see the glowing orange from the front of the cigarette as the Minion puts it down. Then he begins.)
Minion: Normally I would be on the streets of Babylon but the one week of celebration has turned into a 2 week mad carnival. I had to hide in here before the citizens of Babylon got too carried away with the return of their forgotten son. But that’s fine there is no law that says I have to be with the people every minute of everyday. Oh don’t get me wrong I love the Babylonian people but there are times when they get a little carried away with something or someone they love. Though I am happy to be home the sheer energy these people exude from their souls feeds me makes me want to be better instead of the brooding mess I was before.
(Minion takes another drag off his cigarette and then exhales and then begins to speak again)
Minion: Funny how you talk about history Nemesis. You really wanted that match in the WWL didn’t you child. I wonder why you wanted it so bad. You say a “W” doesn’t mean that much to you, but we all know it does. We know in your heart that the win is all that matters. See Nemesis I think you wanted that match in the WWL to have bragging rights that you defeated an incarnation of the Minion. But we all know that wouldn’t have happened. We all know that the same outcome that is to happen here in the GLCW will be the same outcome that would have happened in the WWL. See I know that “W” eats away at you that you want it so bad so you can go onto to other things with confidence instead of the way you will really go on and that is a miserable failure. Nemesis in all actuality I think you are more like me than you wish to admit. I think deep inside you that you hate the fans…I think deep inside the only thing that really fuels your ambition to strive to be better is obtaining that win and then obtaining your paycheck. Hell everyone knows that is all what fuels me, but I think deep inside that is the only thing you want. Now if you sit there and tell me that is what you don’t want then I will be forced to call you a liar. I think it eats away at you that you won’t get the win. I think you think that if you don’t get the win that hell I could be right that you will be slowly spinning downward on the card, thus getting less pay checks, thus getting no gold, and finally becoming what I know you hate the most and that is becoming a failure to yourself and the fans. Honestly Nemesis why would you like the fans. They are just bottom feeding trailer park trash. Sure they aren’t from the south and aren’t true trailer park trash but the north has trailer parks and they are just as bad if not worse. The fans will turn on you at the drop of hat as soon as you do one thing that doesn’t make them happy. Nemesis, embrace the facts I am spitting out at you I know you want to.
(Minion takes another drag from his cigarette and then exhales and begins to speak again)
Minion: You know Nemesis one thing I got out of that whole waste of time you spit out at me was that I hunger on violence and yes sadistic thoughts do take up my space in my brain. Have you ever had these thoughts that I have been having? Have you ever wanted to just rip your own flesh so you can see what it feels like? I doubt it is something you think about, but Nemesis I know the urge is there somewhere in your mind. Everyday I go through the pain of not hearing someone scream. Everyday I go through the pain of not having blood on my hands. Everyday I go through the motions of what I will do to the first person I see in the ring and I imagine what he will say when he realizes what I say is the truth and he realizes his doubts were false hopes and that I am dangerous. I hunger for violence is an understatement Nemesis. I love violence I love the sheer notion and thoughts of violence that run rampant in my head. They are such lovely images maybe perhaps I will show you some of the ideas or perhaps I wont waste them on someone like yourself. It is amazing that the fans hate me. We live in a society that feeds on the notion of violence and misery and those are things I talk about. We live in a society were shows like Cops, Real TV, and other reality shows show the violent side of human nature and thus people tune in and thus the show gets huge ratings only creating a social stockpile of more reality shows that show how violent we can be. I am just the embodiment of society. I am the embodiment of everyone’s dark side that they wish not to fess up too. Everyone has a Minion it is just unfortunate that my Minion came out to play.
(Minion takes one last drag off his cigarette, exhales, and then snuffs it out and beings to speak again.)
Minion: Ripping you a part Nemesis will be that easy. Ripping you a part is the only thing I can think about day in and day out. Nemesis I think you think I underestimate you and you are more than likely right. Why should I think more of you than I should? Nemesis I have no reason to think highly of you. I have you scoped out. I have the tapes of you winning and losing and I know how to defeat you it is just as simple as I thought in my dreams. The real trick will be whether or not I want to play with you a long time or a short time. But I think I won’t decide that until the bell rings. I have said it a million times before and I will say it again Nemesis you are just a stepping stone. Don’t take it personal. The reason Malec was so willing to sign this match is because he knew that you would just be fodder to the great Minion machine. He knew it was like leading a lamb to the slaughter and he knew I would get a kick out of it. He wanted to show his appreciation for my signing to be in the GLCW by giving me a blow off match. Nemesis did you think that it was anything more? Did you think that he honestly gave you this match out of the history we have? Wait…you did…didn’t you? You poor soul you poor unfortunate soul, it is okay I was never this ignorant but I heard of people who were. Nemesis you must accept fate. People like me are destined to rise like cream does. People like you are to be mere cannon fodder to people like me. It is just the simple facts of the wrestling food chain. Accept it now or later but eventually you will have to accept it, but when you get in the ring with me you will have no choice to accept it because you will fall from grace and I will enjoy every second of your misery.
(FADE TO BLACK)
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FADE IN...
(Our hero sits in front of the GLCW banner, hanging on a wall behind him. He is clad in a black suit and tie, decked out nice. He smiles at the camera, his eyes sparkling in excitement.)
NEMESIS: Finally Minion, you find the time to break from the "festivities," and send me a promo. I was afraid the “citizens” of Babylon swallowed you up. Hmm... wonder why the GLCW never makes it to your home town... I'm sure the educated and appreciative masses would cheer you then, even though you ARE the "bad guy." Please Minion, I'll bet I'm not the first one to doubt your basic psychological stability, but this is just silly.
You know, for being so *thorough* in your watching of my tapes, finding my history... you asked a bunch of silly questions. You were there in the IWF, for a time... you know how I *was*. King of the Death Match champion... and ALL that. But apparently former accolades aren't enough to fill you in. I know your desire Minion, and I sublimate it's negative characteristics to work to my benefit nowadays. You doubt my concern for a good match, thinking I long more for the "W" and long lines of zeroes? Of course I WANT the "W" Minion, it's just not what is the most important thing to me. Everyone wants the "W," that's no insightful revelation, Minion. You think I'm so concerned about failure? Think that a loss to you is gonna put me in the doghouse? A loss to you won't alter my paycheck in the slightest; such is the nature of contracts. And the salary isn't what gets you title shots, it's your ability to put asses in the seats. And thus far, that's been my goal and forte. I've known failure, in my darker days. A loss came prior to this match's signing, and a loss came right after, and I am STILL here. I've been many months without a win, I've descending down your spiral... and I've been back. Like Dante, I have returned from the darkest depths to ascend the peaks of possibilities. As for failing the people... I've failed my fans before, let them down. I'm paying for that now, and I'll be paying for my mistake the rest of my life. NEVER again though Minion... NEVER.
I have lost before, and I will lose again. But NOT THIS TIME...
(Our hero cracks his knuckles casually, and continues.)
NEMESIS: Now, aside from your assumption that Real TV gets "huge" ratings, I gave your words a lot of thought. You wanna rip me apart, Minion? Make me all those images you've been dreaming up? Sacrifice me to the twisted devices and schemes you've come across in your lengthy leave of absence? GO AHEAD. You know what Minion, I'll do you one better...
I DARE YOU
You trying to intimidate me, Mini? I dare you to decimate me to the point I can't walk out of the building. Destroy me so that I can NEVER walk back into one as a competitor. Sideline me for life, give me a nice desk job sorting papers somewhere. You think Malec granted my request to give you a free meal? No no no... *dear* Minion... Malec just wants to ensure the quality of his investment. He knows that if you can still hang in the ring with ME... then his money has been well spent. You wanna toy with me? Try me, and we'll see who determines the shortness of our match. I suggest you rather go in, KNOWING that it's going to be a spectacular... such is what occurs when I am in the ring, and I don't expect you to let me down on that one. So again Minion...
I DARE YOU
Rip me apart, end my career, do what you will. Just give me a good match, at least to say farewell with, right? One last hurrah, sp that I can be PROUD of ending my career at your hands. Rest up Minion, and enjoy the celebration while it lasts. After Milwaukee, I don't foresee you having such a celebrated homecoming once you get back to Babylon. Doubt me if you will, Minion, don't heed my words. I am not cannon fodder, and my words are not a waste of breath. They are simple truths, truths you may need to come to terms with sooner than you'd like. Till Milwaukee, Minion... keep imagining... your world, your "Babylon." Keep imagining the human sacrifice you assume awaits at Riptide... something else in Milwaukee will be waiting for you too...
(Our hero flashes a smile and holds up the "Wrath" gesture as the camera fades out.)
FADE IN...
(Our hero sits in front of the GLCW banner, hanging on a wall behind him. He is clad in a black suit and tie, decked out nice. He smiles at the camera, his eyes sparkling in excitement.)
NEMESIS: Finally Minion, you find the time to break from the "festivities," and send me a promo. I was afraid the “citizens” of Babylon swallowed you up. Hmm... wonder why the GLCW never makes it to your home town... I'm sure the educated and appreciative masses would cheer you then, even though you ARE the "bad guy." Please Minion, I'll bet I'm not the first one to doubt your basic psychological stability, but this is just silly.
You know, for being so *thorough* in your watching of my tapes, finding my history... you asked a bunch of silly questions. You were there in the IWF, for a time... you know how I *was*. King of the Death Match champion... and ALL that. But apparently former accolades aren't enough to fill you in. I know your desire Minion, and I sublimate it's negative characteristics to work to my benefit nowadays. You doubt my concern for a good match, thinking I long more for the "W" and long lines of zeroes? Of course I WANT the "W" Minion, it's just not what is the most important thing to me. Everyone wants the "W," that's no insightful revelation, Minion. You think I'm so concerned about failure? Think that a loss to you is gonna put me in the doghouse? A loss to you won't alter my paycheck in the slightest; such is the nature of contracts. And the salary isn't what gets you title shots, it's your ability to put asses in the seats. And thus far, that's been my goal and forte. I've known failure, in my darker days. A loss came prior to this match's signing, and a loss came right after, and I am STILL here. I've been many months without a win, I've descending down your spiral... and I've been back. Like Dante, I have returned from the darkest depths to ascend the peaks of possibilities. As for failing the people... I've failed my fans before, let them down. I'm paying for that now, and I'll be paying for my mistake the rest of my life. NEVER again though Minion... NEVER.
I have lost before, and I will lose again. But NOT THIS TIME...
(Our hero cracks his knuckles casually, and continues.)
NEMESIS: Now, aside from your assumption that Real TV gets "huge" ratings, I gave your words a lot of thought. You wanna rip me apart, Minion? Make me all those images you've been dreaming up? Sacrifice me to the twisted devices and schemes you've come across in your lengthy leave of absence? GO AHEAD. You know what Minion, I'll do you one better...
I DARE YOU
You trying to intimidate me, Mini? I dare you to decimate me to the point I can't walk out of the building. Destroy me so that I can NEVER walk back into one as a competitor. Sideline me for life, give me a nice desk job sorting papers somewhere. You think Malec granted my request to give you a free meal? No no no... *dear* Minion... Malec just wants to ensure the quality of his investment. He knows that if you can still hang in the ring with ME... then his money has been well spent. You wanna toy with me? Try me, and we'll see who determines the shortness of our match. I suggest you rather go in, KNOWING that it's going to be a spectacular... such is what occurs when I am in the ring, and I don't expect you to let me down on that one. So again Minion...
I DARE YOU
Rip me apart, end my career, do what you will. Just give me a good match, at least to say farewell with, right? One last hurrah, sp that I can be PROUD of ending my career at your hands. Rest up Minion, and enjoy the celebration while it lasts. After Milwaukee, I don't foresee you having such a celebrated homecoming once you get back to Babylon. Doubt me if you will, Minion, don't heed my words. I am not cannon fodder, and my words are not a waste of breath. They are simple truths, truths you may need to come to terms with sooner than you'd like. Till Milwaukee, Minion... keep imagining... your world, your "Babylon." Keep imagining the human sacrifice you assume awaits at Riptide... something else in Milwaukee will be waiting for you too...
(Our hero flashes a smile and holds up the "Wrath" gesture as the camera fades out.)