[An opening shot of Madison Square Garden's exterior sets the scene, and after that we cut into the main arena. In the centre sits a wrestling ring, around it the usual layout of chairs, announce tables, protective barriers etc. However, there is nobody training in the ring for the big night, nobody testing the lighting or the PA system, nobody showing VIP guests around. The arena sits dormant as the camera pans around. High up in the stands however, a figure can be made out. As the camera zooms closer in, the figure becomes clearer. The camera eventually stops zooming, and we cut to a closer camera. Classy Mike C, dressed in full wrestling gear, turns and looks at the camera, before looking back out at the arena floor.]
Classy: Y'know Samuel, I've always enjoyed the concept of making history. I mean, I come from the most historically rich country in the world, and there is such history in this arena. You come to Madison Square Garden and you think of Hulk Hogan and Mr. T, "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka", The Knicks, The Rangers, all the great musicians like U2, Oasis, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones who've played here. Anyone whose anyone has appeared at Madison Square Garden. The first ever EUWC pay-per-view, Summer Sizzler 1996, took place here and last year I won the 52 Wild title from Evol here. There is no more famous an arena in the world. And yet, somewhere across the city, at the Ralph Wilson stadium, is where all the focus will be. Everyone is building up to the biggest pay-per-view of the year, The New Regime vs. Team Danger, and all that. But for me, this place is where it all matters. You see, while there will be 78,000 fans, plus the ring crew, announcers, officials, medical team, security and of course wrestlers in the Ralph Wilson stadium that night, there will only be 4 people in this arena. One cameraman, one referee, Classy Mike C and Samuel Roundtree.
[Down in the arena, a group of security staff walk around making a check that everything meets the correct specifications.]
Classy: Now I'm sure you all remember last month at Summer Sizzler, when myself and Samuel fought in the Houdini's Cage structure, a so-called "inescapable" structure, no one could get in and it was damn hard if you wanted to get out. But Samuel, you managed to get bailed out by your allies, who you claim to have no affiliation with now. You've made a big mistake Samuel, you've thrown yourself into the same scenario as Summer Sizzler. I had you beaten, unconscious in the centre of the ring, but now you don't have something to fall back on.
And what is your major selling point in this situation that gives you the advantage? The fact that I'd have no glory from the victory, nobody to celebrate with? Samuel, you and I both know that I only care about one person, and that is myself. I couldn't care less if the fans want to celebrate my victory, because this won't be for them. I am a US citizen, I've been fighting over here for years, my home is here and my life is here, but when I climb the ladder in the centre of the ring and grab the US title, I won't be taking on the responsibility of representing this country. This belt could be called the United Kingdon Title, or the United Arab Emirates Title, or the United Colours of Benneton Title for all I care. This glory is for me. Not only the glory of being champion, but the glory of knowing that I can put the demons to bed, that I can finally stop thinking about how you screwed me over.
So no Samuel, 70,000 people won't share the title, or climb the ladder, share the paycheque or go on record saying that they were there. But then I wouldn't want them to would I? This is going to be my victory, and it's going to show how hard I've worked. See you on Sunday.
[The scene fades to black]
