Oranges, Reds, Pinks, Blues, Purples, all fill the sky as the orangish red sun begins to fade beyond the horizon leaving us with a magnificent sunset as the scene opens and the cameras fade in, catching a glimpse of the sky in the distance, out from across the banks of a small river. Panning around we cross the bridge and view the shops, restaurants, hotels and back to the small river as we see a figure standing on the stone ledge. He’s wearing a pair of Nautica jean shorts, some Nike’s and a white Spurs #50 Robinson jersey. Seifer finally turns around and takes a seat on one of the benches in front of the river.
“Welcome to Paseo del Rio, San Antonio’s world famous Riverwalk. Quite a nice place to hang out and a rather good place to cut a promo on this warm spring evening. I figured this would be the perfect scenery to start off on the right foot so to speak with The Agency and how it all came together, for me at least. Weeks ago, someone by the name of Amy Valentine was in W2K attempting to get to the top and fight Isabella Taylor for the Championess. Yet what she failed to realize was that she was dancing around in dangerous territory, that being the number one contendership zone. So badly she wanted to become the contender, yet she had done nothing to deserve that shot. Then one day Ms. Rebecca Rancid made his glorious return by taking out little Amy and sending a message to Izzy through Amy’s own blood. After that moment Rebecca re took her spot as rightful contender that she had won a couple months prior by taking out the rest of the competition. Yet it appears as if the war was not over for little ole Amy wanted revenge and so she ran back into her ‘comfort zone�?of a federation and begun to scheme about how to make an impact like Rebecca did, how to try and get revenge. Of course throughout all this and I’m going to be sketchy since I don’t know nor care of the details, her and boyfriend Giant happened to break up. Now Giant at some point had joined W2K and whether Amy wanted revenge on him or on Rebecca, probably both, she decided to get down on her knees and start sucking the HWE roster out of their retirement since I think it’s almost safe to say that they’re federation is as dead or on hiatus as it can get, otherwise why would they care about coming to invade us? It’s not as if they’re even a place of interest on the MSN Circuit, cause really there’s only three federations that matter. But nevertheless, she managed to get them to come help her ‘invade�?W2K. She wanted revenge and clearly was unable of doing it on her own. So they marched here, full of hype and ego, thinking that they were hot shit, proclaiming their savior Peter Pan was the greatest wrestler alive and that they would dismantle W2K.�?/FONT>
Seifer can’t help but bust out into laughter, my God that was funny.
“The HWE, the W2K and all the other federations are controlled by MSN. Well at least work with the MSN network in some way or another, even if some have gotten TV deals with other stations, they’re still on the MSN Circuit.�?/FONT>
Seifer shifts his attention for a moment. “Which by the way since TNA has signed on with Spike and even though I’m no longer apart of BUD, I figured I would use some of my contacts to help you guys score another television deal and already Mr. Ted Turner seems interested. I let Sean know and I believe Mr. Hunter has already informed Mr. Underwood that a move to TNT, would be a great. You guys would fit right in with their ‘We Know Drama�?nightly line up.�?/FONT> Seifer holds up his hands, “I know, I didn’t have to but I guess it’s just the *master* thing to do. What?! I’m not taking shots! I’m not a cult leader scheming to take down you guys like everyone has been speculating�?honest!!�?/FONT>
Seifer just shakes his head, that was quite funny when he first heard that, because maybe it is true... DUN DUN DUN!
“But back on topic here. Every company on this circuit has ties to MSN, yet the almighty MSN decided they would target its oldest and most popular company in the W2K. They attempted to have a takeover, actually they did just that for a good amount of the summer, yet though they had a strangle hold over W2K for half a year give or take, they didn’t win. During their invasion/takeover, there was no Seifer for I was off taking care of other business. There was no Jacob Mitchell. There was no Dante Cross. Cross was off in the most heated and intense feud in recent years with Ryan Cain, basically put, we weren’t there and so they continued to reign dominant. Yet what happened at Soul Survivor? W2K *survived*. It defeated Team MSN due largely due to Cross’s fighting in the match and both Jacob Mitchell and Seifer getting inside those cages to put an end to MSN. We won and sent them packing, RAGE took back over instead of Censored and all was right again. You guys never had to deal with the ‘fathers�?so to speak trying to restrict you, we did, and we won. You guys think you’re going to be more powerful? Please, not when we’re all here fighting you head on.�?/FONT>
Seifer leans back in the bench and puts his arms out to the side stretching as he rests them on the bench.
“Yet it wasn’t always like that. When you guys first came you managed to garner the attention of several top guys including my partner, Cross, Dante, The Syndicate which at the time included Giant and some others. Know who I left out of importance? Me. Because while you guys were boasting about your slew of roster members ready to come and fight a war for you, I was just making my return. I was fighting one of W2K’s seasoned veterans and getting into it with an old rival of mine. You guys? You weren’t even a miniscule blip on my fucking radar. Not even when you made it known one of your targets was Rebecca did I care. I knew that she could take on any threat that came at her, I know that from personal experience. I had planned on doing my own thing, yet I seemed to be dragged into the war. Dragged into it because your numbers were increasing, and though W2K could have easily taken you on without me, it just didn’t seem right. Looking over the W2K roster I only see four superstars who were known and making big waves over a year ago. Only four. Ryan Cain was off in lala land doing whatever the fuck, Isabella Taylor was working with her firm or easily throwing people off her mountain trying to stake claim to her throne. And Cross was the Champ until Anarchy yet he still held that stake as the top guy since he was the last champion. Meaning it was basically just Cross who was around before. That left me. In a W2K invasion as much as Jake and Dante and the others can easily defeat you all, the fans want, they crave blasts from the past to return and show their true colors, show what side they’re on. Unfortunately we haven’t seen NED come back around, we haven’t seen a Widow return, a Trip, CM�?but we have seen me come back and get into the mix. Then again those guys people don’t care about anymore. Cross and I go way back and thus it was only fitting that I make my presence felt in this weak invasion. You guys left an easy opening for me too, which was another mistake. Dylan had a hard on for Rebecca, as probably all of your male roster does, and decided he would drag Stephens along for the ride and attempt to let her know what was up. Your mistake didn’t lie there Bob, it lied in the fact that you mentioned me in a round about way. You allowed your arrogance to get the best of you and that brought about myself and Jake. Though Jacob had already let it be known that he would destroy you guys. Me? I figured I would show my true colors and fight along side W2K. After all, Ryan has been boring me with his matches so why not have a little fun in tossing around a couple champions around?�?/FONT>
Seifer lets out a sigh. Le sigh sigh sigh.
“Though I do hope you’re not under the impression that those belts mean something here. This isn’t the WWE/Alliance invasion, no one gives a shit about your dead federation Championships. But since you are the Champions it’s only fitting that the Sons of Immortality take on and decimate the best HWE has to offer.�?/FONT>
Seifer flicks his arms out to the side still on the bench in a type of arrogant post before he brings his arms back down to his side, resting them beside his body.
“That’s right Stephen, you know about me. You’ve figured out my secret. Having met people like me and beaten people like me.�?/FONT>
Now Seifer rolls his eyes.
“So let me get this straight just so I’m thinking clear, you think that we’re going to just ‘underestimate�?you because you’re new in W2K? You’re think we’re going to just because you’ve probably never faced real competition outside of your stomping grounds? Nah man, we’re not going to underestimate you because of that, we’re going to humiliate and embarrass you. But right, I’m the arrogant guy who you’ve faced and beaten before. Only different is, you’ve made an assumption by telling me if I do that that it’ll basically be our mistake. Yet isn’t it who you said you’ve fought people like me before? Come on now, I’m trying my best to be humble here but let’s face it, ‘people like me�?simply don’t exist. There’s me, and that’s it. There’s Jacob, and that’s it. Though that’s a hell of a lot more than I can say for your guys. I’ll give you credit though Stephens, you actually seem a bit more intelligent then the others, holding a bit more class. People have probably judged you on your appearance alone and have figured you’d be a beast that they can easily outsmart and out maneuver and they probably have paid for it. Yet your stepping into the big leagues now pal. You’re going to realize that guys here? Are smarter than that. Unfortunately for you you never will get the chance to learn that the easy way, you’ve been thrown that the hard way by going up against a guy like The Prodigal Son, like the Transcendent.�?/FONT>
Seifer merely shakes his head again.
“I’m glad though, I’m glad that when I decided to get involved in this battle I didn’t have to waste my time with idiots not worth a damn. I’m glad I get a chance to shut the self proclaimed leader of the pack up. You’ve been a big fish in a small pond, you can be the predator over there all you wish but when you step into that Gladiator’s pit, you’re going to find out who the real predators are. You try and come off as intelligent yet in the end you’re nothing more than you say we are. Telling me not to think we’re better than you because you haven’t earned your stripes around the MSN circuit like I have.�?/FONT>
Seifer puts up a leg on his knee and shifts to the side where he leans up against the side of the bench.
“Being known around the MSN Circuit doesn’t mean you can stake a claim at being the best. You still have to have skill for that. Being known because of your talent and getting respect around the circuit, now we’re heading into the right direction. I am that good and I have proven it on numerous occasions, so as Jake. Yet you? You come in here attempting to be a preacher and yet you fail to see your own ignorance. You fail to see that you have made such a foolish rookie mistake. Saying that because you’re here now, that you know you’re better. Really?�?/FONT>
Seifer stands up, shocked. He begins to walk around and makes his way to the edge of the stone and looks into the water before turning back around.
“So not only are you underestimating us by saying we’re just like other guys you’ve faced, thinking you have it all figured out. But you’re also assuming that you’re better than us. Because�?you’re trying to match our ego? Or maybe you’re trying to be cool and collected about it, hoping your oozing confidence so the rest of your silly gang can take action and do something once they see how calm you are going up against the biggest challenge of you lives. You’re showing your ignorance my friend, judging us too quickly and that’s going to cost you. It’s going to cost you fucking dearly. As I’ve stated before, you know nothing of me, yet now I’m high on myself? Spewing lies so maybe I’ll believe them.�?/FONT>
He pauses.
“Yet�?that’s more assumptions on your part. Isn’t that what you’re doing though? You’re better than us and that’s the reality of the situation that you’ve realized. You said something along those terms. You don’t know the reality of the situation because you haven’t been here long enough to understand the reality of the situation. Maybe you’ve been watching for the past couple weeks, but watching only gets you so far. Reading books only gets you so far, experience is what it’s all about. You’ve yet to have a match, hell you haven’t even sent in your official resume to the board, yet you’ve got the roster figured out? I usually don’t bring this out into my promos this early against someone but Stephens, you’re no champion, you’re a hypocrite. Listen to what you’re saying about us, I’ll let Jake speak for himself. Accusing of building myself up because you’ve�?seen a couple promos of mine?�?/FONT>
Seifer laughs now, man that was hilarious.
“Do you even realize how dense you’re proving yourself to be? Has it ever entered your mind that you’ve done nothing, yet you speak as if your speaking words of wisdom. Hey, it’s not my fault you guys are the ones who are trying to leech off of W2K’s success to jump start your own federation but are so blind by your own words and looks that you fail to realize that your speeches are filled with hypocrisy, calling me out on something that you yourself should look inside first. I don’t enter a federation for the first time and claim myself to be the best. What I really think when I step into the company I keep to myself. I go out there and I show them why I’m better, I’ve always done it. You want to call that arrogance? I call it facts. Yet you’ve taken the role of the wise leader who wants to lead his sheep to the promised land yet you haven’t taken the time to scout out the area first hand to know where it is. You’re foolish Stephens. It’s a pity too, when you first started out I was thinking that maybe this HWE company actually has some talent, guys who aren’t just carbon copy’s of everyone else. Yet you’re not intelligent, you’re as foolish as Fred when it comes to battling wits with guys like us. Should people bow down to my glory? Hell yes they should, but I don’t need to tell you that, or boast all about that to make myself feel good about it. I’m fine forcing you to ‘bow down�? I don’t need to talk myself up and convince myself that Jake and I are better than you, that the W2K is better than the Agency, we just prove it. Yet trash talking and boasting is always going to come into play, especially when the invaders have done NOTHING but talk thus far, including you. You’re going to realize just how good we are. I’ll admit I know nothing of you, but at least I don’t assume I know all about you like you have to us, at least I’m a bit smarter than that. If you wish to actually stand a chance against us in that ring I suggest you wizen up in your promos and don’t piss me off come RAGE. I would hate to have to beat you like a red headed step child.�?/FONT>
Seifer pauses and smirks.
“Actually, I’m going to do that to you anyways. Luck of the draw, next time don’t come in thinking you’re hot shit and maybe I’d take it easy on you�?then again I doubt it. I could continue with what you said, but it was the same thing, judging us when you’re acting the same exact way. We may be arrogant but rest assured it’s you who has the ego trip, you and the rest of the Agency thinking you’re going to stomp on through W2K. Trust me, it’ll be my pleasure to stop that before it even gets going. Oh and no, this isn’t the end of it. We’re still days away from RAGE my friend, what fun would it be to NOT rip into you some more? Then again, depending on how you react, I may throw you a bone and not go as harsh at you. Either way, we’re still going to represent how W2K gets it done.�?/FONT>
Seifer nods his head.
“That’s right, how W2K gets it done. You know, because we’re representing W2K over here. This is our turf and we’ve got the fans on our side? That’s usually what happens when you’re the invading force. Yet it appears as though Dylan hasn’t quite grasped that concept yet. You went off on a rant about us being arrogant Stephen because Jake had displayed that, and he has every right to. Yet you said you didn’t care about life stories? Hmmm, then why should we? Your partner talks about being on the same page, yet as it stands you guys sure as hell don’t seem like it. You’re going to have to do a lot better than a couple champs teaming up to take us on. We may not have teamed a lot in the past but best believe we know what the other is thinking so if you’re thinking it’s going to be easy, you’ve got another thing coming. Tell my Dylan, you like to please the crowd? You don’t want to disappoint? Tell me how you’re going to feel when the entire W2K arena is booing your ass the moment you step out from the curtain. But even better, what happens when you manage to get us down, or maybe slam a chair over our head and begin to hell out, trying to get the crowd into it, what happens when they’re�?quiet. When they just�?don’t give a shit about you? Or when we’ve got you down, there’s not going to be any crowd backing you up, giving you that extra motivation you seem to thrive off of but most importantly need. Jake and I have never been guys who earned our respect by giving the fans what they want. We earned it by being ourselves, never letting opinions of others sway our minds. You think you’ve got an edge Dylan because we’ve never seen a guy like you before? Pfft, I’ve seen plenty.�?/FONT>
“Your speech? It’s been done before in different contexts, you know those guys who love their fans and feed off their acceptance. You remind me of a Damien Collins. Considering the guy won the W2K Suckiest Suck To Ever Suck Award here in 2005 and I’ve beaten him three times embarrassing him each time, in another company, I’d say that it isn’t looking too good for you. Though I will say this, you have indeed come at us in a different light, unlike that of your partner. Then again it is comforting to know that maybe you guys aren’t exactly like and differ some. Much like Jake had his approach to what you said, I have mine. You’re not going to hurl insults at us, fine, that’s your choice. Hell, it’s a smart move on my side of things because I won’t be as harsh in my promos towards you. Does that mean I still won’t come at you? Nah, I’m going to keep it real just like I’ve always done. Does that mean that I’ll be fooled if it’s a ploy to get me to go soft on you? Pfft, I think Jake already mentioned it but that’s just not happening. As I told Stephen, we’re too smart for shit like that, if you really want to get at us you’re going to have to try a hell of a lot harder then that. You’re going to have to think outside of the box. And that’s something I haven’t seen you do, then again I haven’t seen much of you anyways so I’m not going to judge. But you’re still the enemy and thus you’ll be treated like one. Glad to know that you’re thinking with your brain now and realizing you better shapen up and realize how tough of a challenge we’re going to be. Because when we did meet a few days ago backstage, you were acting totally different then you are now. All cocky, throwing down insults to Bex and boasting about your own team, flexing your muscles as if you guys were all big and bad. Maybe you had a change of heart when Jake and I showed up, we don’t back down. You’ll find that out come Sunday. I don’t care what you can bring to the table, I look forward to you fighting your heart out, trying to maybe win over some of the W2K fans. You’ve got a chance to really shine if you played your cards right, then again I have a feeling it’s only a matter of time before either you snap out of it or Peter Pan comes and sprinkles some dust on your head and make you get all fired up to really come at us. Or maybe that was tinkerbell who threw the dust, or neither, whatever!�?/FONT>
Seifer shrugs, who gives a fuck?
“You have the potential like a lot of guys do to make it. Though if you’re just going to be an HIV Agency puppet, you won’t make it far. Because like the facts or not, we’re going to win this war, seriously. No two ways about it. When we do I have a feeling all of you will fade off into oblivion never to be seen or heard from again. Crawling back into your comfort zone of a company because you live in fear that you can’t get it done or the world is against you when you leave that zone. That’s what makes you a man, that’s what makes you tough, a soldier. Battling the odds like that and sticking through it no matter how fucked up you’re getting, that’s what earns people’s respect. Well, for the guys who are on the losing side anyways. The other thing is having skill. Heart doesn’t win you matches. Muscle doesn’t, and brain doesn’t. You have to have a combination of them all but most importantly you have to have skill. If you can’t hold your own in the ring, you’ll never make it anywhere. You want that respect Dylan? Prove yourself. Week in and week out, don’t let Stephen take charge as the leader of the pack while you’re left to be the toy solider of your team as well as The Agency, step up and be the leader, be the guy who leads the team to glory�?or the one who dies trying. That’s how you’re going to get respect around here. Even if you are the enemy, we’re all human, most all of us are different away from the cameras. Then again I guess the choice is yours, how bad do you want the fans chanting your name? Because I can tell you that when you’re inside the Gladiator cage, you won’t hear your Bostonians chanting your name, you won’t hear HWE fans chanting it either. You’ve got a choice Dylan. You’ve been given a golden opportunity to face two of the very best. You can either use this chance to shine and stake your claim as an up and comer, or you can ignore the opportunity you’ve been given in one of the top federations and allow yourself to fall into the shadows, fall back into line and become a soldier just like the rest. Choice is yours. Though no matter what you ultimately decide to do, the result come Sunday will be the same.�?/FONT>
Seifer flashes a smile and holds up four fingers. Stop getting giddy Dante, he doesn’t tease like Hunter and Shawn.
“Four men enter the Gladiator cage.�?/FONT>
Two fingers now.
“Two men exit it while the other two {you guys} are left lying in pools of your own blood. This isn’t going to be pretty at all. You’re stepping into a war zone and we’re going to show no mercy.�?/FONT>
Seifer looks dead into the camera as it slowly fades out but he holds up a finger.
“I am, after all, not a slaughterer for nothing.�?/FONT>
He gives off a wink as now we fade out. The HIV Agency wouldn’t know what he meant by that, but those who know Seifer, know. They know that what The Agency is attempting to do to W2K, Seifer and three other slaughterers have successfully done that one more than one occasion. And knowing how close Jake is to that same group, well let’s just say that they know what it’s like being the invading side and they know what it’s like defending your house. They’ve got the best of both worlds and that’s just another reason why�?you can’t win.
Scene fades to black.
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