((OOC))Hey, y'all... there's about to be a SHITLOAD of god-modding here, however those who are involved can feel free to edit to their desires (on your own character, not mine...)
((IC))
Janus Irving: We're two nights away from Race to the Finish, and the crowd is going nuts... Antaine McLeod has returned, Brian Blade is in control...
Ian Davis: We're all excited to see what will happen when Antaine takes on Hunter Sullivan for the second time in two shows, but this time we have a few wild cards. With Matt Stone in the Viper's corner and Ice in the Celtic Pheonix's, the question is, who has the upper hand this time??
Before anyone can speak on this, the lights flicker until only two beams of light hit the top of the entrance ramp. The crowd looks to the top, waiting for a sign. Soon, two druids step out onto the head of the ramp, holding spears.
Janus: Aw, shiiiiit...
The opening chords from Motorhead's Evolution is heard over the PA, the crowd not quite understanding what is about to happen. A figure masked by the darkness enters the arena, but even through the shadows all can tell who is there. The druids take each side of the entrance ramp, crossing their spears as the figure looks out to the crowd, pointing in each direction.
Evolution is a mystery,
Full of change that no one sees,
Clock makes a fool of history.
Yesterday's too long ago,
Don't agree with what I know,
Tomorrow becomes a new place to be
The druids seperate their spears as Shadow walks down the ramp, allowing the Legend to proceed towards the ring. He hands out a few high fives, shaking hands and patting kids on the head, then stops at the bottom of te ramp.
I see the light in the sand.
Time to find out, who I am!
Lookin' back to see where I stand
Shadow turns back to the top of the ramp, raising his arms in the air. He waves his hands towards the ring, pointing at the center. Pyros light the ring as red flames erupt from the ringposts.
Evolution!
Evolution!
Shadow rolls into the ring, taking ring center and pointing at the fans. He points to the sky, dropping to his knees and focuses his gaze on the fans once more. He then stands, calling for a mic.
Shadow: Ladies and gents, the Original Legend of Shadows... has returned.
The crowd roars as Shadow grins, taking in their accolades. He raises the mic to his mouth, addressing the crowd.
Shadow: Faithful members of the Legend's Legion... I have a few things on my mind. First, my abscence from the NLS cards. Now, I would like to thank NLS management, and I appreciate the support of the fans. I was given a temporary release in order to fly home, as my grandmother passed about a month ago. I needed to stay with my family during this time, and was only recently able to return to the ring. That being said, I would once again like to thank the NLS Management for understanding my situation and giving me time off.
However, moving forward...
Two nights from tonight, Race to the Finish proceeds. I noticed on the last card that former CTC World Heavyweight Champion Antaine McLeod has returned to action, and wiped the floor with Hunter Sullivan. The match that has resulted is an interesting one at that. Antaine wrangled the Dragonslayer, the former GWA Grand Champion, Ice. Meanwhile, Hunter has an up-and-comer in the form of... Matt Stone. Now, while I can see Hunter doing well enough in a match that means, well, fairly nothing much at all, I wonder how well Stone can fare after losing a shot at the National Championship.
Hunter... my old friend... It's funny. The idea that you HONESTLY think you have a shot at the Universal Championship... It's insane. I mean, here you are, the man who continuously falls short on matches where a Championship is involved, thinking he's worth something because of a fluke by Sparco Giliath, I mean, it's...
Shadow is cut off mid-sentence by Korn's Right Now, the Viper entering the arena. Shadow smiles, unaffected, as Hunter makes his way to the ring, standing inches from the King.
Hunter: Who the ******** do you think you are?!
Shadow: ...
Hunter: I said, wh...
Shadow: I'M SHADOW ******** STARR, b***h!!!
The crowd roars as Shadow gets in Hunter's face, loving the tension between these two men. Shadow grins as Hunter scowls, not liking Shadow's outburst in the least.
Hunter: You're a funny guy, Shadow. Coming out here, talking about how I'm not championship material. How many times did I beat you back in CTC??
Shadow: Whoa, whoa... look, you got a couple wins. In two matches, you beat me two for two. Although, not making excuses or anything, but I WAS injured... and those weren't meant to do anything except give you balls. But wait... I think... yes, Night of Champions... Hunter Sullivan vs Shadow Starr... for the King of the Ring and a World Heavyweight Championship oppertunity... Who won THAT match?? Hmm... let's see... You're the Viper, but I would be... oh, what's the word for it... Kind? Kiln? Kilt??
Hunter: You got lucky, Shadow. That's all.
Shadow: No, Hunter. I got the best of you. I got the upper hand because that match meant something. Let's face it, Hunter... when the Championship came into reach, you were one step behind. You beat me once, came so close to World Championship gold... and lost to Heat. Then you fought me for a shot at the gold... and lost. Now, you face Sparco for the Universal Championship, and it all goes down the hole over a FLUKE. Sparco would've had that title, and YOU KNOW IT.
Hunter: You're one to talk, Shadow. How many World Championship matches were you in?? How many times did you fall to Anthony Voorhees before you actually won a World Championshi... oh, wait, you never DID beat Voorhees, did you??
Shadow: True. But I was the only one with the balls to challenge Voorhees during his title reign. Which means I constantly stood at the top of the class. So meanwhile, you haven't held title gold since... Tag Team Championships... in BTWF?? Meanwhile I held the World Heavyweight Championship.
Hunter: Yeah. The greatest six seconds of your life.
Shadow: ...
Hunter: Oh, that's right. And technically you didn't even have to fight, cuz Blade smacked you AND Dark Angel with a chair... So you didn't even win the title the right way. And you lost it when Blade stole it from you...
Shadow: Shut the ******** up.
Hunter: Oh, did I hit a weak spot?? Did poor Shadow get himself knocked out of World Title contention?? Did the King get knocked off his throne by big bad Blade??
Shadow: I said, shut the ******** up.
Hunter: That's gotta hurt knowing that your only championship in your whole career lasted six seconds and you were out cold the whole time... I think it's funny...
Shadow: SHUT THE ******** UP!!!
Shadow swings, clocking Hunter in the side with his mic. He drops the Viper with a DDT, then looks to the crowd. The audience is roaring as Shadow points to the top turnbuckle, ready to pop Hunter with his most devastating finisher. As he turns around, Hunter spears Shadow to the ground, grinning as he gets to his feet. Suddenly, the impromptu battle is brought to a halt as Brian Blade walks out, holding a mic.
Blade: ALLRIGHT!! Look here, Beavis and Butthead. You two seem to have a lot of aggression to work out, and if you're lucky I'll let you. But for the moment, Hunter, you have a match to worry about, so I would save your energy for that. Especially seeing as Antaine already has one over you. As for you, Shadow...
You're lucky I don't suspend your a** for what you're doing. Putting down a fellow superstar and causing a raucous, instigating a fight... and for what?? To put yourself on the Universal Championship card?? Please. If you were Championship material, I'd put you in a match at Road to the Finish. But as it stands, you're a washed-up has-been. Therefore, you will NOT be place in contention. At least not until I can assess your value to the ring. Understood?? Now both of you, GET OUT OF MY RING!!!
Blade heads backstage as Shadow and Hunter glare at each other, the hatred they have for each other boiling over as we fade.. .to... black...
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