Just Great

[Anthony Jordan]

*The scene opens up with "The Role Model" standing in front of an AWA backdrop. He is topless and has a towel draped over his shoulders as it is obvious that we are mere minutes removed from Anarchy where he wrestled Chris Holtz to a draw. The camera zooms out to show AWA interviewer Chris Sonnier standing next him with a cheeky grin, which is ironic because the pudgy whipping boy shouldn't have much to grin about at all. He waits for the red light atop the camera to begin glowing, and once it does, he starts speaking.*

Sonnier: "Standing with me now is a man who went 'one and done' in the Ruler of the Ring tournament despite not losing. How depressing is it to be out of the tournament?"

*Jordan wipes some sweat off his face with his towel before answering.*

Jordan: "As I stated before, the most important goal I had was to beat Chris Holtz. I did not do that, so being out of the tournament is no big deal. I know he thinks he really put one over on me, but Timothy Draven did me a favor. We all know that Chris Holtz is a creature of fancy, and when he fancies something else besides wrestling, and he will, he is gone."

*Jordan holds his hands about foot apart.*

Jordan: "This is the window I have in which to face Holtz. I know my opportunities to face him are not infinite, but I am fortunate enough to know that while Holtz is around, he gives it his all. He may only be around for a few months, a year tops, but during that time he will shine to the brightest of his abilities. This is not facing some star of yesteryear like Croc, Sheldon Reese, Chris O'Neal or Crazy Bill where a win does not amount to much because they simply are not good, anymore. Chris Holtz is still young enough to be the best he can be, and he is focused. This is when I have to beat him. I cannot wait to score some meaningless victory at some indy show honoring the stars of the past twenty years from now. I have to win in this day and age."

Sonnier: "And so you will have one more chance in an Iron Man Match at Ruler of the Ring. You have been in matches like this before. Anything you learned that you can carry with you?"

Jordan: "Not really. My conditioning is excellent, so going sixty minutes is no big deal. The biggest hurdle is mental. I was never pinned in the Iron Man Match I had with Justin Voss, but I know that will not be the case with Chris Holtz. Like me, he is a great strategist who will happily sacrifice a fall to preserve his body. If I have the Idolizer locked in and he knows it will do significant damage to his back to possibly not get to the ropes, I know he will tap out and try to make up the difference with a quick pin later. Holtz is not about pride or looking good. He is about the end result, and I cannot get caught him in trying to shut him out. I could see us obtaining a record number of pins, submissions, and count-outs."

Sonnier: "Interesting take. Now before you have that match, you will be teaming with Ripper to take on Holtz and Slam 2. Your thoughts?"

*Jordan's shocked expression shows that this is the first he has heard of this.*

Jordan: "Just great...and where is my partner?"

Sonnier: "I think I saw him chasing squirrels around a tree with stick earlier."

Jordan: "That is our number one contender to the Undisputed World Title. You know that, right?"

Sonnier: "This economy has hit us all hard."

Jordan: "The bad economy has nothing to do with lowered standards."

*"The Role Model" rubs his temples.*

Jordan: "I guess I better go find him."

*Jordan groans as he walks out of the camera view.*

[Gregory "Ripper" Kennedy]

:: As Jordan walks off camera the camera spins round and follows “The Role Model” as he walks through the bowels of the arena. Jordan eventually ends up on the outside of the arena where he drops his head and sighs as he sees the former world heavyweight champion. Ripper is stalking a squirrel which is sitting under a tree nibbling on an acorn. Ripper slowly steps closer and closer. AJ has finally had enough and shouts after Ripper::

AJ: “Greg!”

:: Ripper cringes as the squirrel quickly darts up the tree. Ripper stares up after the squirrel. ::

Ripper: “One day Jenkins you will be mine!

:: Ripper turns to look at Jordan and unimpressed look upon his face at the man who just allowed the squirrel to escape::

Ripper: “And what do you want? You better have a good excuse for letting Jenkins escape. You’re on his side aren’t you?!”

:: Ripper seems to be getting quite riled up at the idea that Jordan is on the squirrel’s side. Reaching down to the ground Ripper picks up a large stick that is by his foot::

Jordan: “I’m not on the squirrel’s side Greg. We need to talk about Monday seeing as we are going to be tagging.”

Ripper: “Like hell we are. I can barley tolerate looking at you.”

Jordan: “Wait, I thought we had got past that.”

Ripper: “Plot holes exist. Deal with it.”

Jordan: “Regardless we need to get a plan together if we are going to beat Holtz and Slam.”

Ripper: “By the time Monday rolls around Holtz will have gone and Slam will probably be drunk and or stoned. No problem.”

Jordan: “While I do agree with you on the likelihood of that it is always good for us to have a back up plan.”

Ripper: “Ok we let Holtz and Slam wail on you for most of the match then once then get tired doing that I come in hit you with a “Virus Time” and pin you for the win.”

Jordan: “But we are on the same team.”

Ripper: “Oh yeah. Well my play book is empty then.”

Jordan: “All of your plans involve beating me up?”

Ripper: “Pretty much. It’s a strategy that got me this far.”

Jordan: “Chasing squirrels with a stick?”

Ripper: “Jenkins deserves it. If I ever get my hands on him I’m going to have me a nice slipper.”

Jordan: “Don’t slippers usually come in pairs?”

Ripper: “That’s what Steven is for.”

:: Ripper looks over his shoulder back towards the tree where there are now two squirrels sitting. Ripper screams and runs towards him waving his stick the squirrels simply run back up the tree. Upon reaching the tree Ripper jumps and attempts to climb however, just slides back down and ends up back on the ground. Dejected he turns back to Jordan.::

Ripper: “So yeah planning what were you thinking?”

Jordan: “I was thinking we could....”

Ripper: “OH MY GOD!”

Jordan: “What?!”

:: Jordan is startled and turns to look at what Ripper is wide eyed at. As soon as he sees what it is however he is less than impressed.::

Ripper: “That dog has a poofy tail!”

:: Ripper runs out with his arms out stretched towards the dog and gives chase as it turns and begin to flee from the large Scottish man.::

Jordan: “This is never going to work.”