Let's Make Another Classic Shall We? {Jennifer}

[Sarah Andrews-Cross]

The sounds of Coheed & Cambria's Ten Speed hits the arena once again, as Sarah steps through the curtain with a stern and focused demeanor on her face. Instantly and as always the crowd reaction is one of explosive nature, as her steps come to a stop at the top of the stage for a few seconds, taking in all of the crowd's adulation. Something she always greatly appreciated during the time of her short wrestling career. After the brief pause, her steps start up again, sporting a casual attire tonight the smile finally shows on her face as she advances on down towards the squared circle, of course with a mission in her mind as always. Her hands were extended soaking in all of the singing of praises from her fans following her victory in the Rose Rumble a few days earlier. She knew that she had hit her stride for the season and that the window for opportunity was quickly closing with the conclusion of the first APW season fast approaching.

Luthor: Well, well look what we have here Lana. Ha! Hot Roses coming out early in tonight's show eh? Can't beat that with a stick now can ya'?

Lana: Alright calm down Luthor and put it back in your pants okay? I'm sure you'd like to beat that with YOUR stick you perv.

Luthor: Can't argue with that. And I must say that the performance by this young woman a few days ago in the Rose Rumble was nothing short of spectacular. Excellent in ring action from that woman ONCE again. It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone at this point in the season. I'm anxious and interested to see what's on her mind tonight though.

Lana: Well if you stop your gums from flapping for a second we can find out hm? You damn men. Thinking it actually matters what you think and say. You'll learn one day I guess. Let's see what's on the mind of the "Iron Rose".

She takes a few seconds to secure a microphone from ringside, speaking to the announcers for a few seconds to say hello to them as well as the additional APW staff at ringside. Making her way back to the opposite side of the ring, she slowly climbs the ring steps, the crowds reaction increasing just faintly as she does so, forcing the smile now on her face to grow even more in size. She takes her time making her way to the center of the ring, her eyes scanning the arena taking in the atmosphere. With the season ending in just under a month, she couldn't help but think how much she was going to miss it all during the off season. She made sure to soak in as much as she possibly could, turning every few seconds, her vision taking in all of the excitement as well as cheers from the APW Faithful.

Having gotten her fan "fix" for the evening, a small chuckle escapes her mouth as she begins to slowly raise the microphone to her lips once again, the music beginning to fade slowly as she does so...

"Well...Here we are again huh?...Tee Hee..."

A second wave of adulation blasts from the crowd instantly hearing her voice. Her eyes instantly down cast towards the canvas below, taking a few steps towards the ring ropes a few feet away. She once again glances out over the sea of people present tonight for a few moments, before turning and beginning her way back to the ring center while chiming in again...

"Yea. I love you guys too. I really and truly do. But unfortunately I can't sit out here and tell you all what you mean to me tonight. As much as I'd like to."

"No. There's something that's been bothering me for a while now. It's something I've been chasing the entire season it seems. Something that signifies being one of the BEST female competitors IN this very industry. Something that signifies that you've made it to the top of the pile in the Rose division as well as female competition altogether. Something that every Rose in that backstage area..."

She pauses turning and pointing towards the backstage area with a stone look on her face before going on as she lowers her arm once more...

"...Something EVERY Rose in that backstage area...Has thought about most likely every day of this season...And WILL think about everyday for the remainder of this first APW season. That being? The APW Rose Title. The top of the mountain and the crowning jewel of our industry when pertaining to female competitors, DESPITE what center fold model whores elsewhere say."

A shocked look comes over the faces of the audience members hearing the "shot" from Sarah's lips. Something they hadn't encountered too many times before. She smiles slightly, giving the camera a quick eye wink before going on again...

"They can talk all they want about what we do here. They can say what they want out of our sights every day if they choose to. I as well as the ladies in the back aren't concerned with that either way. We KNOW that this...This is where THE very best females in the industry come to prove themselves without a shadow of a doubt. And if their not here in the Rose division then either they weren't good enough to be....Or their cowards and would rather go somewhere where things are in their "favor" and their the center of attention, leaving all of the younger and hungry talent at the bottom of the pile for years...And years. When all they had to do was ASK to be dropped on their head with a tiger bomb in the middle of this ring back when they were here or even if they never were...I would have gladly obliged...Now..."

Luthor: Damn!!! That's what those Internet kids call...PWNT...Ain't it?

Lana: Yea pretty much Luthor, pretty much. Level 50 I think Mr. Wylde would refer to it as. Ha Ha. Can't say it isn't the truth though.

Luthor: Ain't THAT the truth? Hell I can't wait to see what else she's gonna say tonight.

Lana: Soooo glad someone FINALLY said that though. *Sigh* It's long overdue.

"And that brings us to this point tonight. We all saw the Rose title change hands a few days ago. Jennifer Drew finally captured what some have been saying should of been hers from the beginning. From the very moment she signed on the dotted line here at APW. I for one? Have to agree. Jennifer is one of , and in some circles considered THE best female competitor in the professional wrestling business. Which is why I feel that this is MY time to make one more run at that nice piece of gold and leather before the season comes to a conclusion. For the not so intelligent that means that as of this moment?...I am challenging FOR that Rose title Jenny is clutching so tight in that backstage locker room of hers right this very moment. There's only one way to get ahead in this business and that's to make a name for yourself when it counts. Game Over is fast approaching and time is ticking. I don't plan on being left out in the cold, so Jenny?..."

Once again she turns to the entrance stage as the third of such eruptions from the crowd occurs, obviously loving the idea of the proposed title match by Sarah, the smile that was on her face moments ago all but gone, as she finishes...

"If you would be so kind to make an appearance here tonight even though you're not scheduled for competition...We have some business to discuss. Celebration time is over Jenn. Overdrive is up next and of course at this point...It's obvious what I'm thinking sweetie. You have something I want...Something I NEED...To make the name I HAVE to make for myself in this business. So? What's it going to be?"

The crowd begins to chant back and forth, "Free Spirit!!!"..."Iron Rose!!!", "Free Spirit!!!", "Iron Rose!!!" back and forth the entire time they all, including Sarah sit and await the arrival of the newly crowned Rose Champion...

[Jennifer Drew]

The room goes silent for a moment as the anticipation becomes palpable. How long would she force them to wait? Did she enjoy milking it as much as she was? Well, of course, but still there was business to be done.

After a few deceptively long seconds, “For the Workforce, Drowning” by Thursday plays and the lights go deep pink as Jennifer begins her march down to the ring. Apparently it was casual night for the Rose division, as Jennifer contrasted Sarah in a tank top with her new logo and her favorite black pants she had personalized with a lot of safety pins and the patches from bands she wanted people to know she listened to. She had accessorized the outfit perfectly with the Rose Title around her waist.

She moved slower than normal, letting everyone enjoy the moment, moving to the sides of the ramp and all around ringside and inviting various people to touch the belt before she climbed the stairs to Sarah. Jen would never admit it but she loved the star treatment.

Once she made it into the ring she climbed on the middle turnbuckle and ran her hand under the plate, which was now all set up with her nameplate. As she jumped down and the music faded into the din of the crowd, it was time for the traditional epic stare down between her and Sarah.

APW you know that Jennifer Drew is happy to see you and hear you screaming for us ladies and you know I love you all as much as she does… in fact even more so.

She spreads her arms out as far as she can.

Like this much.

Jennifer nods satisfied she’d argued the point and already gained a spiritual victory then turns back to look her challenger in the eye.

As for me, I’m riding pretty damn high here. If you would have told me a year ago that putting on a piece of leather and gold with bejeweled butterflies would have made me so happy and done so much to gain me the respect of my peers, I probably would have…

She pauses and cocks her head to the side for a moment, not really remembering the point she was about to make.

Well I probably would have said that’s awesome and went out and bought that magic trinket right then, but the point is it still feels pretty great.

But what’s even better is that I get to be standing right here as the woman to beat in the wrestling world, because this is what it’s really all about. I figured once I won this thing the girls around here would start acting like they wanted it. I have that effect on people. And it’s happening once again because we have ourselves an old fashioned showdown here.

She smiles and makes a little gunslinger quick draw gesture at Sarah.

Sarah, even though you kind of went off on a little tangent on something I’m contractually obligated to forget about for a minute there, I get why you’re out here. It’s the only reason the women in the back should be here, the big gold butterfly-encrusted belt.

She slaps said big pink butterfly a few times for emphasis.

You know it feels like forever since we stepped into the ring last time Sarah, in fact it was the last time I held a title here. But that was a couple months and a hairstyle ago. We’ve come a long way, baby. Things are different now; it’s just you and me this time. And well, I want nothing more than to prove myself against you after what happened way back then. I’m willing to put what I consider to be the most important belt in the world on the line to prove that I’m the best.

Jennifer stops for a moment, to let everyone contemplate that for a few beats. She maintains eye contact with Sarah, looking more serious than she has so far tonight as the crowd gets one more big moment realizing that this was almost official now.


And that brings me to the old good news/bad news routine. The bad news is that obviously we can’t do this at Overdrive. Rules is rules, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. This week at Overdrive you and I will go one on one, and then win or lose it will be Jennifer Drew and Sarah Cross, the Free Spirit and the Iron Rose one on one for the Rose Title at the next Full Throttle. Sound fun?

[Sarah Andrews-Cross]

Luthor: Ohhhhhhhh here we go Lana, here we go. Looks like we're witnessing a blockbuster match in the making girl. This is gonna be SWEEEET!!!!

Lana: I hate agreeing with you Luthor, you know that but...I'm almost forced to this time around. Even though I'm more prone to watch the men's side of the competition, I have to admit I won't be missing this one come Full Throttle.

Luthor: And you say I'M a pervert. Yea...Sure.

Lana: Will you shut up and let's see what happens? Geez.

Her eyes divert towards the canvas below as she listens to and analyzes every word Jennifer spoke here tonight. Mid way through the dialog her eyes raise to meet with Jennifer's, making her best attempt to read the current Rose Champion to see just where her head was at on the subject as well as her chances to successfully defend that strap she held on to so tight. She awaits the end of her passage and once it arrives, she slowly raises the microphone to her lips to reply...

"Yea...I can see the look in your eyes Jenn. You ARE riding high right aren't you? Don't get me wrong. You SHOULD be. You're holding the title that signifies excellence among female competitors in the business of professional wrestling right now. THE title as far as female professional wrestlers as far as the ladies in the back and these fans are concerned. Without a doubt Jennifer? You are one of the better competitors I've every stepped into the ring with. Easily. "

"And yes, we have a bit of history behind this thing as well...I have to even admit to being a bit bored since our little interaction earlier in the season came to an end. So as SOON as I saw you win that Rose title off of Rebecca, as I knew you would, No disrespect to my good friend Rebecca NOR Camille but...I knew without a doubt I was going to be the FIRST one to step up and make the challenge for the richest prize in the business for us ladies. I want my first Rose title reign to have some meaning and some form of validation. And defeating you for that strap? Is the way I plan on making it happen. Period."

"You asked if it sounded like fun?..."

She pauses for a few moments, her gaze never leaving that of Jennifer's, a devious smile gracing her face as she replies...

"You have no idea how much "fun" it'll be for me to step into the squared circle with you Jennifer...At your very best, to truly test my skills in this ring. Because I promise...I have absolutely NO intentions...Of NOT walking out of Full Throttle without that Rose Title...I...

A small eruption from the crowd as the APW faithful could see Sarah take a few steps closer towards Jenn, still a few feet away as she continues on...

"...I...Need to acquire that title to make the name I came into this business to make for myself. I respect you as a competitor but...Once we step into this ring Jennifer, I won't hold back at all and I won't take no for an answer during this title chase. Whatever I have to do...However I have to do it...However I have to sacrifice my body for it, I WILL...Get this done this time around. But...Once again I find myself going off topic on little rants don't I Jenn?...Just felt it necessary to warn you of what to expect is all... Now..."

Luthor: Uh Oh!! I feel some heat forming between these two Lana!

Lana: You wish. Perverted thoughts are going through that hollow head of yours again I see.

Luthor: As always darling, as always. Toss some mud or jello on these two and run that title match and see how the fans LOVE it! But let's see what the champ has to say about Sarah's words tonight.

"...Now all that's left to decide is HOW this title match will take place when it happens. But in my small amount of time "knowing" you, I think I can tell that you probably won't divulge that information this soon in our little "game" of cat and mouse now will Jenn?"

A devious smile crept across Sarah's face as she lowered the microphone to her side, tapping it against her side slightly as she as well as the already erupting once again crowd awaited her response.

[Jennifer Drew]

Tension? Heat? Yeah, she could feel it and she loved every minute of it just as much as Sarah and everyone else. Knowing Jennifer, it might be on a completely different level than Sarah, but still the fact was she did her best to play on the theater of it all. She gives a little grin and a golf clap to her opponent.

Give the girl a gold star, she’s been paying attention.

You’re right, I’m not going to ruin the surprise and tell you what kind of match we’ll be having at Full Throttle now. No, you see I’ve got lots of great ideas for matches and a shelf full of notebooks to prove it, but I think I’m going to take my time on this one. Gives everyone time to let their imaginations run wild.

She said with a mischievous look on her face, leaving everyone to interpret that however they chose.

So, that’s that. Times, dates, details and dramatic tension, neat how that works out isn’t it? And I wouldn’t have it any other way than you doing everything short of killing me, and maybe even that, to win this title. It’s that important to me.

Don’t be late, Sar.

Jen sets her microphone down as her music plays again and she steps through the ropes and starts her parade back up the ramp. The road to Game Over was clearer now, but certainly not easier. Still, she couldn’t resist a good fight and she wouldn’t just be handing the title over any time soon.