Life or Death...You decide (all read)

[AWA CEO: Mr. Timothy Draven]

*The sounds of “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash begins playing. The fans jump to their feet as the CEO of the AWA, Mr. Timothy Draven comes walking out from the back. He has a huge smile on his face…but it’s not your normal “happy” smile…instead, it seems that he has a “I’m up to something big” type of smile. He walks down the ramp and climbs in the ring. He pulls out his diamond studded custom microphone and waits for the fans to settle down.*

Mr. Timothy Draven: I’m guessing you are all wondering why I asked you here. Well, I’ll explain. You see, the AWA has been on life support for the past 6 months. This place has lost some great talent. This place has lost it’s “it” factor. Well, I’m here tonight to either breathe life back into the AWA, or to pull the plug on It completely. I have sent out invitations to a lot of people. If they show up, we’ll see where this can go. If no one shows up, then I pull the plug on this place, and the AWA will be dead forever. I’m here…will anyone else come out and help me breathe life into this place?

*The CEO of the AWA, Mr. Timothy Draven lowers his microphone for a moment to see if anyone will come out……..*

[theegomjw]

"BIG EGO" blasts out and the fans get to their feet to greet one of, if not the biggest name in AWA history, the former 'Ego', MJ Windsor.
Mr Draven locks his eyes on the stage as MJ walks out, MJ looks different from the last time he graced the AWA arena. He is dressed down, jeans and a t-shirt, the cocky, arrogant expression is no where to be seen. His hair is slightly unkept and his jaw line defined buy stuble.
MJ has been loved more than god himself and hated more than the devil, but regardless the fans decided that at this time it is about respect and they clap and cheer as he makes his way to the ring, climbing the steps and ducking under the top rope to meet Mr Draven, ring centre.
After a short pauses they put out their hands and shake, nodding in acknowledgement that they both know what this moment means.
MJ reaches behind and pulls out his custom solid gold mic, gifted to him by his sarrogate father, Timothy Draven and proving that there is still a glisp of the old 'ego'


MJ Windsor
"Just in case the people think this is a hugely shocking coincedence, let me make it clear that Timmy knew all along that i would be here tonight.
Its not that we talked about it and it is not that it was arranged, but Timmy knows that he sent out a memo to all former AWA employees advising them that he would be here on this day at this time.
And Timmy knows that the first person out to meet him in the middle of this ring would be the heart and soul of the AWA, the most successful AWA wrestler in its history, me, MJ Windsor!"


the fans give this a nice pop, and Mr Draven nods and smiles in approval


MJ Windsor
"The relationship and the road that Timmy and i have traveled is long, very very long.
The highs and the lows, the hatred and the love, we have been through it all and we have survived it all and everything, every single last thing that has happened has come down to this, this moment.

The last time the AWA was airing on TV and producing PPVs, you all saw the downfall of 'The Ego'. My identity was taken by a man who i even thought was the future of the business, a man who was afforded the biggest helping hand anyone could wish for, that man beat me and took my soul, my purpose and he could have done anything he wanted with it, but he failed.
Joel Frost failed to live up to the hype.
But, he did beat me and i can sometimes be a man of my word and therefore in the AWA there will never again be "The EGO" MJ Windsor!"


this garners boos


MJ Windsor
"However, there will always, always be MJW!

Now Timmy, you, along with anyone else who has their ear to the ground will know that MJW has been offered money, big big money to get back into a wrestling ring, TNA, WWE and TWE, they all want me and before the memo arrived on my desk one of them very very nearly signed me.

And Timmy, you also know that they wanted you and they wanted one other, whose name i will keep close to my chest for the moment.

So we need to decide Timmy, do we try and build the AWA again from the ground up? I have done it with you before, but times are different, even you know that the economy is very unkind right now...

...or do we take ourselve and all these people with us and show some others exactly why we have been the most impressive, dominant and successful group of wrestlers and promoters ever...ever!

[SLAM II]

The lights fade away for a breif second or two then kick back in with that familiar banging and twang of a banjo, a ripple of mixed reactions wave through the crowd! Mr. Draven and MJW turn their attention to the top of the ramp and as they expected Slam 2 and Vixen Kilshir emerge from the back both are all smiles. Slam 2 wore a black t-shirt that had 'R.I.P SLAM I' written on the front and 'REBEL WITHIN'' on the back, his usual black jeans tucked into his busted ducktaped boots, resting on his head was his 'seen better days' cowboy hat, and as usual in his left hand was a burning joint held between two fingers the other three sported a Budlight. Vixen wore a black dress which was designed to hide her 8 month pregnent belly, but even with the bump Vixen was stilling stunning. Slam 2 chugged his beer down, tossed the lit joint on the ground snuffing it out his boot, kissed Vixen, and rolled into the ring. Slam 2 stood up with caution and glared at his long time arch-enemy MJW, the return of course was mutual from MJW. The music died away along with the booing part of the crowd, but the cheering side 'The Slammers' got louder as they chanted 'SLAM II! SLAM II!' and this made Slam 2 smile as he took a microphone from Vixen.[/color]

-SLAM II- "I just want to make a breif apperance out for all these die hard mother fucker Slam Clan fans and let them know Slam GODDAM Junior is back and ready to take the needed procedures to bring this company back to life!"

The Slammers are going wild some even throwing chairs around the arena, a fight or two broke out, and a strong smell of dope fills the arena. Slam grins exposing teeth and gives MJW the finger for old times sake.[/color]

-SLAM II- "And as you can tell I'm bringing some rebel hell with me MJ!"

Slam lowers the microphone and waits for others or just the two in the ring might have something to say, either way Slam had his point made.[/color]

[James Lucas]

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::::The AWA fans are obviously roaring with emotion. At this point, they have all been called into the legendary AWA arena and told that either the AWA will be 100% fully running again or it will be 100% shut down for good. With MJ Windsor and Slam II already gracing the fans, along with the CEO of the AWA, Mr. Timothy Draven, how could things get any better?::::


[MTMT]
“This is awesome. How could it get any better?”


[Jesse Ventura]
“I don’t kn- “


::::The drums begin to play. “You know you’re right” by Nirvana begins to blast from the arena speakers. There is a loud chorus of booing that fills the arena::::


[Jesse Ventura]
“THIS is how it could get better!”


::::The curtain opens and out steps someone very well known to the AWA world. Dressed in ripped up jeans, black boots, a black hooded sweatshirt, and a black beanie stands one of the most hated men in the business, “The Franchise” James Lucas. He is not alone though. Standing next to him, holding his hand is the lovely Miss Clementine who looks as delicious as ever. Standing behind James is his right hand man/bodyguard Sid Manzen, who looks as mean as ever. Once all three are standing on the stage, they march toward the ring. The entire time they walk down the ramp, they are being screamed at. There aren’t a lot of wrestling fans that like James Lucas, and he’s alright with that. Once at the steps of the ring, James motions for Sid and “The Bitch” Miss Clementine to remain outside the ring. James climbs up the steps and enters the ring. As soon as he steps foot in the ring, he pulls out his own custom microphone that was made for him by Mr. Timothy Draven. He raises it to his lips and begins to speak::::


[“The Franchise” James Lucas]
“Holy fucking hell, now this is one hell of a reunion. Ladies and Gents, give it up for Mr. Timothy Draven for throwing one hell of a party!”


::::James begins to clap::::


[“The Franchise” James Lucas]
“So I’m about to sign a fucking contract with Total Non-Stop Action when suddenly, I get a text message from this mother fucker right here-“


::::James points to the CEO of the AWA::::


[“The Franchise” James Lucas]
“Asking me if I’d make a comeback? Would I, The Franchise, James Lucas make a comeback to the AWA. The company that I helped make fucking famous. Well, at that moment, I knew I was at a crossroads. I could tell my good friend Mr. Timothy Draven to fuck off and I could sign with Dixie, or, I could tell Dixie and the Hulkster to suck my fucking cock, and I could come back - - - HOME!”


::::The AWA fans have never been a big fan of James Lucas, but this comment causes them to cheer, and cheer loudly. James gets a grin, enjoying the cheers, and then-::::


[“The Franchise” James Lucas]
“Shut the fuuuuuuuuuuuck up!”


[MTMT]
“And just like that, the love from the fans is over.”


::::The fans are once again booing James Lucas. He gets an even bigger grin on his face. The fact is, he loves being hated by the fans. It fuels him and helps motivate him::::


[“The Franchise” James Lucas]
“So here I am. Standing in the ring with someone who is like a father to me, Mr. Timothy Draven. Standing next to someone who is like a fucking brother to me, MJ Windsor, and standing next to the biggest piece of trailer park trash the world has ever seen, Slam the Second. Mother fuck! How in the fucking hell did this piece of shit get offered a new contract? With all due respect “Mista” Draven, have you been smoking the same nasty shit that he’s been smoking?”


::::Slam the Second raises his microphone to answer. James quickly cuts him off::::


[“The Franchise” James Lucas]
“Whoaaaaaaaa, hold the fuck up. You are worthless. You do not get to speak unless spoken to. I was not speaking to you so shut the fuck up, got it?”


::::Slam the Second once again tries to speak::::


[“The Franchise” James Lucas]
“Damn son, are you fucking deaf? Shut your fucking mouth before you feel The World Greatest Finisher again. It’s been a long time. I know you don’t want to go through that right now. Think about it Slam the Second, do you really want to be embarrassed on the night the AWA re-opens? Seriously? Think about it. I know you’re fucking dumb, but are you straight up retarded? Do the smart thing here and just keep those fat lips shut! Right now, Mr. Draven, MJ Windsor and I have some business to talk about.”


::::James focuses on his friends who are like family::::


[“The Franchise” James Lucas]
“So when’s the band getting back together again? New Connection til’ we die, right?”


::::James stands there and waits for an answer::::

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[Ryan Green]

"Oi, you lot, i've got summit to say!"

<>all the attention darts to the entrance ramp as a familiar voice is heard and out walks Mr Ryan Green.
The fans give a nice reaction for the man who was slowly becoming a fan favourite as the AWA came to a hault at the beginning of the year.
Mr Green is wearing smart black trousers and tucked in black shirt, but most interesting is the belt around his waist, the awa undisputed world heavyweight championship belt!
Mr Green looks down at it and smiles before diverting his gaze to the ring, for the moment he decides to stay on the ramp<>

"before you all start getting ahead of yourselves i think you need to remember a few things!

Firstly you James Lucas, you want to walk out here and start talking like billy big bollocks? Not on my watch sunshine, you had your chance in the awa and you climbed the ladder but you never made it to the top did you? and what did you do when you failed to pick up this belt that is locked around my waist? You ran away!"

<>James Lucas goes to reply but Mr Green is on a roll and continues with his onslaught<>

"you Slam, well to be honest your nothing more than a wanker who thankfully will only ever find fame and fortune when there is a void at the top of the mountain, and seeing as i am the biggest star in the awa, there is no room for you so your services are not required, you can run along and go sleep in a gutter somewhere and take your twatting bird with ya!"

<>Mr Green now points in the direction of MJW and Mr Draven<>

"and then we have you two, well Windsor, your a brit just like me so i can respect you on that level, i can also respect what you have done in the past for the awa and that you were rightly the No.1 guy for a long time. But during your war with Donzig and his bitches you lost it mate, you fell flat on your arse and you lost it!
You lost your belt, your identity and you lost my respect!"

<>the crowd reaction is mixed, Mr Green was indeed pulling in large numbers of fans earlier in the year, but coming out here and insulting everyone, including the respected MJW is causing those fans to think again. Mr Green decides it is time to address this issue<>

"now before i get to you Mr Draven, let me just ask these people if they actually believe i give a fuck whether they boo me or cheer me?
when did i ever ask you people for anything? Never, and im not about to now. If you want to cheer a collection of never-will-be's and has-beens then go for it, its water of a ducks back to me!"

<>the fans make their choice, and it is to boo Mr Green. He shrugs and begins to make his way down to the ring, climbing the steps and watching everyone as he steps inside before settling on Mr Draven<>

"Whilst you went off to play somewhere else, leaving Donzig in charge of the awa, i became the man around here. I started from the bottom and worked my way up quicker and with more success than anyone else before me and i won this, the awa world championship!
I defended and defeated 5 other men inside hell and had my hand raised as the reigning world champion, and then i got screwed over!
That scumbag Croc took a cheap shot and a cheap win and walked out with my belt. And what happened after that? Well boss, ill tell you what happened, he shit himself at the thought of having to go one on one with me and somehow end up getting 'injured', resulting in my belt becoming vacant.
I was then on my way back to getting my belt, i was set to defeat Donzig and some other mug at No Love Lost when you, the almighty Mr Draven pulled the fucking plug! You were not willing to spend money on presenting another PPV when so many of your roster had let you down and gone AWOL!
Well Mr Draven, what about me? What about the man that stuck around, the man that kept things going when everyone else fucked off?
Ill tell you what Mr Draven, i am YOUR world champion, i am the awa world heavyweight champion, so whatever plans you have, just make sure you remember that!"

<>Mr Green stands toe to toe with the owner, whilst be surrounded by people who do not like him. How will it play out?<>

[AWA CEO: Mr. Timothy Draven]

*The CEO of the AWA has a pissed off look on his face. He looks at his “son” MJ and grins. Mr. Timothy Draven reaches over and quickly swipes the belt away from Green. Green’s eyes light up. He’s immediately pissed that he was caught off guard.*

Mr. Timothy Draven: You listen to me you ungrateful little prick, I pulled the plug on the PPV because under the reigns of Donzig, and with you being “the man” around here, the AWA saw its lowest numbers in THE HISTORY of the AWA! I didn’t pull the plug to personally screw you over. You weren’t even the champion Green.

*These words just seem to piss Green off even more.*

Mr. Timothy Draven: However, I do like you drive…your determination…your passion. So while I will not call you “MY” champion, and while I WILL NOT call you the AWA Undisputed World Champion, I will do this for you. Green, if I make the decision to breathe life back into the AWA, I can guarantee you that you will be in the running for the AWA Undisputed World Championship.

*MJ turns and looks at his “father” . . . James Lucas does the same. Slam II takes a huge hit off of his joint and grins. What happens next?*

[theegomjw]

MJ Windsor
"On my worst day you are not even fit to like my gucci's!"


the fans cheer, but even MJ realises that right now he is about as far away from wearing gucci's as it gets, sporting some form of canvas slip on shoes that really are not befitting of MjW


MJ Windsor
"Being 'british' does not give you some kind of bond with me, there is no link.
The people cheered you because they had no one else, they cheer me because they have no choice...
...i am their hero whether they like it or not, i can beat on my own mother, stab a stable mate in the back and destroy my very best friends life without breaking a sweat and still i know for a fact that these people can not help but cheer for me!"


on any other day there is a chance the fans would boo MJ out of the building, and he would probably be happy with that, but on this day the situation is different, the fans want the awa back and the fans want their hero back, so they do as they are pretty much ordered to do and they cheer for the man who has commited the most sadistic of acts time and time again.
the confidence, arrogance and cocky aura is being to appear once again as MJ cracks a smile at Ryan Green



MJ Windsor
"Ryan, you are what the British call 'council estate scum'. And for all of you who have no idea what i am talking about, Ryan is the kinda of person that was born into a family of jobless wasters, Ryan was the product of a drunk mother and an over excited teenage father, Ryan has no manners, no class and no self worth, Ryan is infact the British version of you!"


without looking, MJ points out to signal Slam II as the victim of his cruel jibes


MJ Windsor
"If Timmy decides to inject his wealth into the AWA once again then the status quo will swiftly be enforced and i, MjW will without question be top dog...
...you can of course chase my coat tails like everyone else, but eventually ill shake you off and you will be left taking independant bookings for shows back home in some piss stinking social club!"


MJ steps forward and points to the belt that Mr Draven now has in his posession, he then signals to his waist to make it clear just who will be 'the man' if an AWA rebirth is to happen.
He then turns to "The Franchise" James Lucas


MJ Windsor
"You want to know when the band is getting back together? Thats funny because i thought you walked out on 'the band'?"


this gets an 'OOOHHHHH' from the fans as Mr Draven looks to Lucas and then to MJ and requests that things stay calm


MJ Windsor
"Hey Timmy, im not here to fight, im just telling it like it is...
...there are things that need to be talked about and there are issues that need resolving before we all start playing happy families again..."

[Anthony Jordan]

*The AWA-tron comes to life and displays the image of "The Role Model" Anthony Jordan as he's seated in his living room in his mansion. The fans give a loud pop to one of their favorites. He smiles at the reaction and acknowledges it with a nod.*

Jordan: "Thank you for that. After all we have been through, it does mean a lot to me that you hold me in such high regard."

MTMT: "An all-time great. If you examine the breadth of his achievements, maybe the greatest."

Ventura: "He has an impressive resume and has totaled more years as an active competitor than everyone else in the ring, but by not being here, I think he has given his answer as to where he will be when and if AWA restarts."

Jordan: "Has it really been almost nine months? It feels as if it has been even longer. When I took a break last time, it was for a year and a half, but it did not feel this long. I have to admit that there is a lot about wrestling I have missed. I have missed the fans,"

*The crowd cheers loudly upon hearing that.*

Jordan: "I have missed the competition. I have missed the big, gold belts. No matter how many times you win them, they are always a delight to have. I miss being in the ring with the microphone in my hand saying anything and everything. Well, almost everything. There is one thing I have not said."

*He pauses and takes a deep breath.*

Jordan: "Good-bye."

*The fans boo as Jordan smirks as their predictable reaction.*

Jordan: "Nothing lasts forever, and, in terms of entertainment value for the viewer, not so much myself, my last year was really good. The entire wrestling world was following my every move, and I know I am still the very best. I have nothing to prove to anyone. I can hang with anyone in the ring, and I am no longer insecure to the point where I have to prove every single detractor wrong. In many ways I am at peace with my career, the business as a whole, and the idea of walking away."

*The fans continue to boo as they don't want one of their favorites to leave.*

Jordan: "Believe me, this is something I can constantly change my mind on. The 'itch' can come out of nowhere, but my life is going really well now. I have a ton of entertainment projects on my horizon. Heck, I have a book due out later this month. I have dabbled with music. For the first time in my life, I do not have to have wrestling in my life to be happy. Honestly, I am happier without it."

*Jordan gives a guilty look as the fans boos are relentless.*

Jordan: "Lost a fiancee, a sister, two of my best friends, and a lot of money to a very good therapist. How can I jeopardize all the good that is going on in my life by returning to a business that has been so damaging to me? Do not get me wrong, I will miss it, and I will miss you. For all my time and traveling the roads with all the guys, none of them stayed in my life. Once they could no longer use me to get some attention on this product, they bolted. This industry is full of a lot of fake people, and I found that out the hard way."

MTMT: "He is one of the more introspective people you will ever meet. For as silly as he can seem, he puts a ton of thought into almost everything he does."

Ventura: "That fact did get lost in his career."

Jordan: "I know you will be sad to lose me, but this is not a sad time for me. I am not the guy who got too old and had to be forced out. I did not have an injury that did not allow me to do all I wanted to do. I can walk away in great shape with enough money to live comfortably for the rest of my life. Ninety-nine percent of the men who have ever competed in this industry would kill to say the same."

*He smiles at his good fortune.*

Jordan: "I hate that I could not be there to do it in front of the great AWA fans, but considering how everyone in the ring completely hates my guts, I would rather not have my farewell address end with me bloody and beaten on the mat."

*No one in the ring can dispute that point. None of them could claim to be Jordan's friend.*

MTMT: "Loved by the fans and despised by pretty much every single peer that is presently in the company."

Ventura: "Never met a person with a neutral opinion of him."

Jordan: "I really hope my decision is permanent, but I understand how my mind works. My pride never let me walk away from fights I should have left alone. Maybe Draven offers me a dumptruck full of money or maybe the 'itch' has to be scratched. I have no idea what the future will hold, but I think I am making the best decision for me right now. As for you guys in the ring, I know you will torture each other, and I will be watching every show should you make this restart happen. All the pain and misery you give each other will be well-earned and a serious dose of karma. You might produce great sports entertainment, but wrestling died with my career."

*Jordan gives his goofy grin as the fans pop loudly.*

[theegomjw]

MjW
"My god you are a self serving little bitch!"


Before Anthony Jordan disappears from the TRON, the men who has been perhaps the biggest part of his career, MjW has his reaction to Jordans speech


MjW
"For all your flaws, and Anthony you have many many flaws, to many to list now...but for all of these i would like to make one thing very very clear...

...i do not hate your guts! In fact, i never hated your guts. When i took your future wife and screwed her brains out, it was not because i hated your guts...when i wooed your sister and made her my wife it was not because i hated your guts and Anthony, when i did everything i could possibly do to see you crawling on the floor like a pathetic example of a man it really was not because i hated your guts...

...Anthony, i did that for two reasons, firstly because i am my mothers son and she was a fucking bitch! and secondly, well i did it simply because i could and i got a kick out of it!"


a significant number of fans boo, but there is clearly a percentage that almost enjoy MJs honesty and enjoy cheering a man as sadistic as him, maybe because he does and says what everyone else wishes they could themselves


MjW
"And we all know the only person you ever wanted approval from was me Anthony, im the one that mattered in your life, and i don't hate you, in fact Anthony, i like you...
...there is no denying that we had some pretty fucking good times, and we owned everyone that challenged us!

So what i am saying is this, i forgive you for making me act like such a bastard...Anthony, all is forgiven, this is a clean slate...

...so if you want to come back and join the party, there will be no hard feelings...

...i promise!"


MJ follows those last two important words with a wink and a smile which looks both geniune and sadistic at the same time.

[AWA CEO: Mr. Timothy Draven]

*Mr. Timothy Draven has a grin on his face. He cuts everyone off and begins speaking again.*

Mr. Timothy Draven: Well it seems as though things are already heating up. I am enjoying this. As for you AJ, MJ is right about something . . . you really are a self serving little bitch!

*There is a mixed reaction from the fans.*

Mr. Timothy Draven: You say you don't have to have wrestling in your life anymore? Bullshit. I'm calling your bluff. If you didn't need professional wrestling in your life, you wouldn't have asked me to send a camera crew to your home in Mississippi . . . AJ, the fact is this: just like everyone else inside this ring, myself included . . . you can't just walk away from this business . . . it owns us . . . it's like a drug . . . and you can claim all you want, that you don't have to have wrestling in your life anymore, but I know you're full of shit!

*This gets a huge pop from the fans. They love AJ and would love to see him back inside an AWA wrestling ring.*

Mr. Timothy Draven: So why don't you quit this little "act" that you've got going and admit that as soon as I re-open the AWA, that you'll be here . . . ready to compete . . . and ready to try to win the AWA Undisputed World Championship!

*Mr. Timothy Draven raises the title high in the air. AJ's eyes light up a little. What happens next?*

['The Sick' Korey Kill]

"Coming Undone" by Korn hits the pa-system quieting the crowd and men in the ring.

-MTMT- "It seems we have a unknown guest[/color]"

A beast of a man comes stalking out on the ramp, his face was etched with anger, and his eyes were ablaze. He wore a red t-shirt with the 'AWA' logo on the front, very heavy black jeans with flames, and old school cons. He walks down the ramp with big steps staring at the quiet crowd and then to the men in the ring. Before he gets into the ring a microphone is given to him and he calls for his music to be cut.

-Jesse Ventura- "This guy does not know he just stepped into a lions den! New guys seem to be stupid everyday, and are shut up even quicker[/color]"

The big man turns around staring at everyone then he brings the microphone to his mouth.

-'The Sick' Korey Kill- "I'm not to big on introductions, so I plan on keeping this breif and letting everyone know some new talent has entered the building! The name is Korey Kill and I'm fucking MAD![/color]"

Korey then shrugs his shoulders and takes a step back crossing his arms, daring someone to do something about it.

[Ryan Green]

"Oh no, your not fuckin mad are ya?!
Oh dear, whatever will i fuckin do?"

<>Mr Green steps forward into the face of the new comer with a mocking grin on his face.<>

"well guess what sunny jim? Im fuckin mad also! Im fucking mad that the boss has taken MY awa world championship from me and im fuckin mad that you think you have the right to take up space in my ring!
I tell you what you little twat, assuming the boss makes the right call and starts putting on TV shows again, ill make your debut the most memorable moment of your life, because your going to go from friggin excitment and wonder to having a mouth full of your own blood and broken teeth and once im done with you, these bastard twat fans and the boss will have no choice but to take me seriously!"

<>Mr Green is worked up, annoyed at Mr Draven and annoyed at this newcomer.
Mr Green believes he is the rightful awa world champion and he wants respect!<>