[“Crying Like a Bitch” blasts over the PA system and Bruno
Kowalski walks out from behind the curtain dressed in his black leather coat
and jeans. He walks down to the ring,
fist-bumping fans on the way down. He
climbs into the ring and takes a mic.]
Bruno: Everyone knows
that I’m a man of few words. I let my
fists and boots do the talking for me mostly.
Last season, I came into the NRWL as a hot prospect. I did pretty good, but I just didn’t seem to
be able to turn that corner. But this
season is a little different, and now I think I’m ready to take that next
step. I think I’m ready to hold that
championship gold. That’s right. I want a crack at the title. And I want it at the next show!
[The crowd cheers with approval. Then, “What You Got” suddenly blasts over the
speakers. Ash runs out from behind the
curtain, high stepping and pumping up the crowd. He holds the NRWL Championship belt overhead
at the top of the ramp. He drapes it
over his shoulder and runs down to the ring, slapping hands on his way down. He gets a mic and climbs into the ring.]
Ash: Bruno! My man!
I’m a big fan and I’m honored that you want to challenger for my
belt. Wait, hold on a sec…
[Ash runs up on the turnbuckle and holds the belt over head
and pumps his arm, firing up the crowd.
He climbs back down and walks back over to Bruno.]
Ash: Sorry about
that. It’s the type of things you have
to do when you’re simultaneously the NRWL Champion and the fans’ favorite
wrestler! But anyway, back to your
challenge. I’m all about it! …….But see, the thing is….. I’m a big fan of
yours. I’ve been pulling for you since
the NRWL re-launched. I know that both
you and I are the 2 best wrestler to come out of the “new batch.” Having said that, I don’t think that….and don’t
take this the wrong way….I don’t think that you’re quite ready to take me.
[The cheers from the crowd quiet down slightly, and Bruno
folds his arms and stares at Ash.]
Ash: No! Hear me out!
I don’t mean any disrespect. But…think
about it. You’ve had most of your
success this season in tag team matches.
On top of that, nobody gave me a chance against that colossus, Tiger
Johnson. And not only did I beat him,
but I REALLY beat him, and he suffered a very unfortunate injury in the
process. Again, no disrespect, but are
you sure you’re ready to step up to the plate and take the challenge? There’s no telling when you might get another
crack at the title. Are you sure you
want to waste your shot now?
Bruno: Excuse
me. “Waste my shot?” You know, for all the “no disrespect” talk,
you’re certainly being disrespectful.
But if that’s how you see it, then yes.
I’ll “waste my shot!” Ash, I’m
not overlooking you. You’re more than a
formidable opponent. People don’t walk
around with the NRWL title for no reason.
But know this. I’m coming for
that belt. I’ll be ready for you, so you’d
better be ready for me.
[“Crying Like a Bitch” blasts again, and Bruno and Ash stare
each other in the eye. Ash raises the
title overhead with one arm. Bruno says
some inaudible words, points at the belt, then pantomimes the belt around his
waist. Ash shakes his head back and
forth and points to himself as the scene fades out.]
