*Jay Phillips is in the ring with "Hardcore" Johnny Young. Johnny is wearing his black cargo pants and red shirt from the colors tournament that his team won. He looks around the arena as the fans give mixed reactions, though mostly negative.*
Jay Phillips: Johnny Young, last week your team went on to victory to give you a shot at the NRWL Championship currently held by Slam Jackson at the next event.
*The crowd erupts into cheers at the mention of Slam Jackson's name.*
JP: Johnny, what are your thoughts on how the tournament went down?
*Johnny Young looks around at the audience a little longer and nods his head a bit after some contemplation. He looks at Jay and takes the microphone from his hand in a casual manner.*
Johnny Young: You know, there's a lot to be said about that tournament but I'm going to break it down to simply this. I, Johnny Young, put together a team that I said would win that tournament and that's exactly what we did. Not only did we win but we won in a big way and it was me that turned the tides of that whole tournament! Now I'm going into the next event with a chance to once again hold NRWL gold.
*Jay cautiously gets up to the microphone in Johnny's hand.*
JP: Do you have anything you'd like to say to your fellow teammates from the Red Team?
JY: There is nothing to say to them. I assembled them because I wanted nothing more than to win that tournament. I knew they'd get the job done that's why I picked them! No, I have nothing to say to them. Once that tournament ended, it was time to get down to business and that business is taking down Slam Jackson.
*As Jay is about to get to the microphone to ask another question, Johnny turns around and starts to speak again, leaving Jay completely out of the conversation.*
JY: You see, I've been in the NRWL a long time. I was here in the beginning and I'm here now. I had early success, but you know what, it's not enough. It really isn't. You know, there's a lot of guys out there who used to wrestle for the NRWL that you could call legends. John Fraust, WarHead, Cujo, Hardcore Adam, The Druid, Dave Smith, Flawless Fred, and I could go on. So I've been thinking a lot about them lately. I've worked hard here in the NRWL. I made it my mission to do what no previous NRWL star could. I got myself into this fourth season. The great reboot of the company. I'm here and I intend to make that count. I am here to build a legacy. Whenever that day comes where I can't get in this ring and perform anymore, I want to make sure I'm remembered. Mark my words, I will go down as the greatest NRWL wrestler who ever competed. Period. I ---
*Marty Anderson's music hits and interrupts Johnny Young. Johnny puts the microphone down to his side and tightens his lips as he looks down the ramp. The crowd cheers as Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone walk down together. They get in the ring and Marty Anderson is handed a microphone.*
Marty Anderson: Sorry to break up the little victory speech you have going on here but we need to settle something first. Before you go off on your quest for the gold, we have a bit of an issue with the way you handled your team, specifically Slugger here. You could have put any two guys against each other you wanted in that second round match. Yet, out of all the guys you could have put against me, you pick my own teammate? My best friend? I don't know what you were trying to prove but we went out there and we battled it out. I'm proud to say that we gave it our all. Friends or not, we know what it means to get down to business. So what exactly was your game plan?
*Johnny looks at Slugger with a confused glance. Slugger takes the microphone from Marty.*
Slugger Malone: Johnny, it's not just Marty who wants answers. These fans want answers, too. And, well... I guess now's as good a time as any to give them.
*Suddenly, Slugger turns and clotheslines Marty Anderson. He gets down on his knees and starts punching Marty repeatedly in the face. Slugger pulls Marty up by the hair and then delivers a DDT. He grabs Marty's arm and lifts him enough to expose his chest and stomach and then motions to Johnny Young to take a shot. Johnny looks at both men and after a few moments shakes his head. He drops the microphone and walks out of the ring. Slugger shrugs and picks up Marty to his feet. He proceeds to give Marty "The Beating" and then picks up a microphone laying in the ring. The crowd is booing loudly as Marty Anderson lay motionless on the ring canvas.*
SM: You wanted answers, Marty. All of these fans do too. You want to know why we got put in that match together? Because I requested it! I went to Johnny Young and I begged him to put me in the ring against you. I did it because I'm tired of hearing over and over that you're the teacher and I'm the student. I'm tired of everyone looking at me like some tag along riding on your shoulders! I'm better than you, Marty, and I don't need you. Johnny just talked about how he wants to carve out a legacy for himself. Well that's just great. To do that, you need opportunities. As long as I'm around you, you're the one that would get those opportunities. I am just looked at as the guy who plays the part of your shadow. No more. It's time to set the record straight. So long, Marty.
*Slugger tosses the mic on Marty's motionless body and walks out of the ring.*
