AJWA

[Anthony Jordan]

*Word of mouth has spread, and the AWA has filled up for tonight anticipating what the product could be giving to its loyal fans. After moments of tension, Rush's “Driven” blares out over the public announce system. “The Role Model” makes his way out onto the stage wearing a classic “Role Model” T-shirt and pair of khakis. The fans roar to life as Anthony Jordan waves to them and begins walking down to the ring.*

MTMT: “And here comes a major AWA fan favorite. You can tell that the fans are ecstatic that he decided to return for one more show.”

Ventura: “If there's glory to steal, he'll be there. I'm not surprised in the least, Matt.”

*Jordan makes his way down to the ring and enters. He catches the microphone tossed to him by a production assistant and motions for his music to be cut. Once the music dies down, the crowd remains cheering loudly as Jordan gives his goofy grin then speaks into the microphone.*

Jordan: “Thank you. Thank you for that.”

*The crowd stays loud as Jordan proceeds.*

Jordan: “Judging by my choice of music, you can tell that my allegiance is still with Team USCW. Greg and I are still a united front. If Whitey wants in, then he is welcome. If not, we will move on like we always have.”

*The crowd cheers for the announcement.*

Jordan: “A lot of guys have come back and targeted a specific opponent. Ryan Green wants Whitey. Croc wants Greg. Windsor wants a title contender and so on. I am not a trendy guy, so I am not here to hand pick my opponent for the reunion show. I leave that in Mister Draven's capable hands.”

*The crowd boos Draven as Jordan nods.*

Jordan: “I do not care for the guy, either, but he is not going to flush away a chance to make money by sticking me in a lackluster match. Timmy Draven loves money more than he can ever hate me. That is a freakin' fact...”

*Jordan trails off.*

Jordan: “Did someone else used to use that line?”

*The fans cheer in acknowledgement of Sheldon Reese as Jordan shakes his head.*

Jordan: “Unimportant. What matters is who I am facing at the show? Do you guys have a preference? Shall Greg, Whitey and I have a triple threat to determine USCW superiority?”

*That gets a lukewarm response as the crowd doesn't want its favorites fighting.*

Jordan: “How about we dust off Donzig, and he and I tear the house down one more time?”

*The crowd loves that idea.*

Jordan: “What if I finally got my rematch with Chris Holtz?”

*The crowd roars again. Jordan chuckles at the reaction.*

MTMT: “That'd be a clinic.”

Ventura: “Too bad no one can stand either guy.”

Jordan: “I heard Justin Voss got reanimated. I retired him the first go around after an intense Iron Man match. I bet I could do it again.”

*More love from the crowd as Jordan keeps going.*

Jordan: “Maybe I finally make MJ Windsor get his comeuppance and close out AWA by deflated 'The Ego?'”

*That might be the favorite judging by the deafening cheers.*

Jordan: “And that is just for starters. I could go on and on, but my point is obvious: I can face anyone on the roster, and it will be a big deal. If it is not the official main event, then it is the de facto main event. However, that is not why I could care less about my opponent.”

*Jordan pauses and smirks.*

Jordan: “I did not come back for one match. I came back for a lot of matches! I intend to face everyone I listed as well as any other challengers. Regardless of AWA's fate, this is the Anthony Jordan Tour! After I beat whomever Draven trots out this month, line up another for February, and I will beat him, too! I will keep going until I face everyone there is to face. AWA might be gone, but long live AJWA!”

*The explodes as Jordan thrusts his fist into the air. He plays to the fans and trots around the ring.*

MTMT: “Imagine how big that would be! A series of exhibitions unlike the world has ever seen. No titles, nothing. Just a showcase of skill and pride.”

Ventura: “I hate to admit it, but it could be interesting.”

Jordan: “But that is not it! Boys, bring it out!”

*Two well-dressed men emerge from the curtain carrying a trophy. Each man is wearing gloves to avoid smudging the hardware as they make their way down to the ring. They enter and stand behind Jordan.*

Jordan: “Ladies and gentleman, let me introduce the Jordan Cup. At the end of the night, it will be awarded to the wrestler who has looked the best. Named after the man who has stolen the most shows and spent his career looking like the best. After this show, if my next opponent and I are the only ones fighting, then the winner will take home the next Jordan Cup.”

*Jordan gives his goofy grin.*

Jordan: “Like I said, I do not follow trends. The future of this company and this style of wrestling comes in monthly or every-over-month exhibitions of skill. It keeps every man on his 'A' game. Beating your opponent is not enough. You have to beat everyone, and who is better at that than me?”

*Jordan turns to the trophy and smiles. The fans cheer loudly as Jordan plays to them. It is all fun until...*

[MJ Windsor]

Voice
"Am i surprised? Nope, am i almost puking up a little in my mouth? Yep"


From backstage out walks the last man mentioned on Anthony Jordans list, the most recognised name and without a shadow of a doubt the most important name on the list, that of MJ Windsor.
The fans in attendance give an extremely warm welcome as it has not yet been made clear just how MJ Windsor is playing his role this time around.
MJ pauses on the stage for a moment, presumably to allow the members of the public to get a good look at the greatness standing before them.
He then points down to the ring and takes the walk, not engaging in any 'hand slapping' or anything like that.

Once at ringside MJ climbs the steps and ducks under the top rope to enter the squared circle.

Standing in front of Anthony Jordan, MJ extends his arm and offers a handshake greeting. Anthony Jordan considers the options, he looks around and the fans are 99% egging him on to do it and after a few more seconds thought he does and the sight of these two men shaking hands brings the fans to their feet once again.

The handshake breaks without incident, neither are looking for a fight, not yet anyway.

The noise calms and MJ takes out his custom mic to address Anthony Jordan and everyone listening


MJ Windsor
"Anthony, it really is good to see you, it is good to see you looking so well, so full of life and so ready to show everyone once again why you are will forever be listed near the very top of any 'best ever' run down...

...obviously you would never be placed in the No.1 spot because..."


Anthony Jordan
"Because that spot belongs to you, yep, i could see where you was going with that"


Anthony Jordan, like everyone else, certainly did know where MJ was going with that.


MJ Windsor
"You always did know me well Anthony, but anyway, getting back to how well you are looking, as i have said before i do have to take credit for that because as we all know i was the man that destroyed you and pushed you down to the lowest point that any human being could go, i ripped your life apart and just when it looked like i had done everything i could possibly do, i pissed all over what was left of your life and left you in a steaming, stinking mess!"


this garners jeers from the fans and a somewhat saddened look on the face of Anthony Jordan


MJ Windsor
"and thanks to that, you only had one way left to go and that was up, thanks to me you had reached the lowest of the low and that gave you the character and resolve to climb back up and that Anthony, that is why you can stand in this ring today and talk yourself into believing the hype.
We all know that it is not true, we know that your best days are well and truely behind you but Anthony, it doesnt matter because all of these people, and me, are willing to go along with you on this fantasy ride so that you can indeed come full circle, you really can believe the hype and finally walk off into the sunset with your head held high.

And just because this 'Jordan Cup' thing is really your farewell tour it does not have to take the shine off of it, you can call it whatever you want my friend, because Anthony you deserve this.

So, Anthony, if there is anything i can do to make this all work then just ask, anything at all and ill do it for you my brother. I mean we were always 'like' family, but since i started sleeping with, then dating and then marrying your gorgeous sister we are now actually family, we are brother-in-laws Anthony, how great is that?

And er, talking about 'sleeping with', how is Chantelle these days?"


Anthony Jordans eyes widen as a collective 'ooohhh' comes from the crowd. MJ looks like he is totally oblivious to any problem with this line of questioning and stands waiting for an answer...

[Anthony Jordan]

Jordan: “Well, I am probably the worst guy to ask about that, but if you pick out ten random guys in the crowd, I am sure one of them has some pertinent information about her.”

*The crowd “ooooos” at the vicious insult aimed at Jordan's ex-fiancee.*

MTMT: “Still a sore spot.”

Ventura: “If you're going to be a baby about losing a girl to a clearly superior man, there's no hope for you.”

Jordan: “Speaking of loose gals, how is Angela doing?”

*The crowd “ooooos” again at the shot at MJ's wife who Jordan seems to have disowned as a sister.*

Jordan: “But enough about our personal lives, we know the real reason you are here.”

*Jordan sighs.*

Jordan: “For whatever I do in life, you will be there. The only thing that could have surprised me about tonight was if you were not the first person to come rushing out from the back. You spend all your free time insulting me, oh, and by the way, the 'old' jokes have ironically become ancient. If you need new material, as your brother-in-law, I guess I am obligated to help you.”

*Jordan shrugs and checks for an answer from MJ, but gets none.*

Jordan: “Anyway, my point is that you need me more than I need you. It was always that way, and it, apparently, will always be that way. I called you out because I think you could still give me a good match, and these people would probably like to see it.”

*The crowd goes wild at the suggestion.*

MTMT: “There's your answer!”

Jordan: “But there are plenty of other guys who would do as well, if not better, than you would. If you want to step up and attempt to co-star in my one-man play of excellence, go ahead, but this is Draven's call, not mine.”

Ventura: “How could two people be in a one-man play?”

*Jordan pauses and turns away.*

Jordan: “However, seeing as I got you nothing for Christmas and I am a giving person,”

*He turns over his shoulder and looks at MJ.*

Jordan: “If you get down on your knees and beg for one last match, I just might personally ask Draven to make it happen.”

*Jordan gives his goofy grin and turns away.*

MTMT: “I think we know that's never going to happen.”

*Jordan turns back around.*

Jordan: “I guess we are even now in our little insult fest thing, so how about we get real?”

*MJ raises an eyebrow.*

Jordan: “I doubt our relationship can ever be repaired to be what it was. The Connection? Never again.”

*If one was truly observant, a slight amount of nostalgia can be seen on the faces of both men.*

Jordan: “But that does not mean we should not make some sort of effort. For whatever either one of us thinks about it, we are family now. I think it is better for the Jordan family and the Windsor family that we try to work past this.”

*Jordan takes a deep breath and walks up to MJ.*

Jordan: “That means doing some difficult things, and that means taking the initiative.”

*Jordan puts his left hand on MJ's right shoulder.*

Jordan: “Michael, you are the better man.”

*The fans boo loudly as MJ has truly been caught off guard. While arrogant to no end, he never anticipates such praise from a foe.*

Jordan: “You come from wrestling royalty. You were meant to be better than I am, and you are. I enjoyed working with you and watching you work.”

*The fans boo louder as MJ lets down his guard slightly and smirks.*

Jordan: “I know you need to hear this from me. Maybe now that you do, you can let all this go, and we can move past it. I believe that is all you ever really wanted, and now you have it. For the sake of our family, I swallowed my pride and did what I had to do.”

*Jordan sighs.*

Jordan: “I hope we can end all this talk of one more match. What I said earlier was just to rile the fans up. You know how the showmanship of this sport is.”

*MJ nods.*

Jordan: “Good. I am happy we no longer need to worry about having some brutal bloodbath that will tear the family in half. This was tough to do, but I know you needed this more than I do.”

*Jordan takes his hand off MJ's shoulder and walks past him.*

Jordan: “I think we all know that.”

*He drops his microphone and exits the ring.*

[MJ Windsor]

Anthony Jordan jumps down to ringside to begin walking back but stops as MJ speaks


MJ Windsor
Hold the fuck up! You do not get to do that and just walk off, get back in this ring because i am not done.


from down at ringside Anthony Jordan looks up, shaking his head, he has said what he had to say, some of it harder than he imagined and now he is leaving and he protests as much.


MJ Windsor
No no no no no! You come out here and talk about me needing 'this' more than you, about me being stuck in the past with my comments and about being civil for the families?
I deserve my say and i deserve to do it face to face so get back in this ring and lets finish this the right way!


Jesse THE BODY Ventura
Oh yes Matt, i can not wait for this, MJ is going to put that jumped idiot in his place! How dare he act like he is the bigger man and just walk off, this is MJs show, not his.

Matt THE MAN Tassell
I hate to say it, but this looks like it is going to get ugly.


Anthony Jordan ponders for a moment, the fans are cheering because rightly or wrongly they just want to see more MJ/AJ interaction. Finally he relents and climbs the ring steps once again, stepping between the ropes and meeting MJ in the middle, just one or two feet seperating them.


MJ Windsor
What i have to say is...you are right.


without giving the fans and Anthony Jordan a moment for that to sink in MJ drops his mic and then pulls his brother in law for a hug! Everyone is confused about how to react but they soon begin to cheer for what they are witnessing. As the two men seperate MJ looks emotional, breathing deeply as he nods to AJ, and then he walks off, MJ walks past the man who he has spent the most ups and downs with in his career, the man he has loved and hated and the man he ultimately respects the most. MJ drops down and rolls out of the ring, pausing for a moment to look back and point to Anthony Jordan before clapping his hands together in what appears to be appriciation for the man left standing alone. MJ then heads up the ramp towards the back


Jesse THE BODY Ventura
I am not exactly sure what i have just seen, but Matt, i do not like it!

Matt THE MAN Tassell
I think we have just witnessed a rare glimpse of the man MJ may really be, in those short moments he just put on show a whole different side. The fact of the matter is there may not be two other men in this business that have been linked so strongly over the last ten or so years and now was the time for this to be finalised and yes, one more match would have been great but Jesse, this was even better, this was special.