The Real Main Event.

[Jason Cross]

As the music of the current APW World champ blares from the speakers throughout the arena the fans stand as one and start to cheer. Jason Cross appears on the stage and makes his way down to the ring the look on his face tells everyone watching that this is all about business right now. Inside the ring there already seems to be a desk with a couple of chairs set up. Retrieving a mic Jason turns to the fans and after waiting for the noise of their cheers to die down begins to speak.

Okay I know your probably all wondering why I'm out here tonight so I'm going to get straight to the point. The three stages of hell match between me and Vegas won't be happening at Game Over.

The fans are obviously shocked and disappointed by this news and their reaction tells it all. Jason gives them a moment to vent before motioning for them to calm down and starting to speak again.

Like I said you won't be seeing that match at Game Over and that quite simple is because you'll be seeing it right here this week on Full Throttle. Where it can be the main event that it should be!

Again the fans react to the news but this time their reaction could blow the roof off the place as they let it be known that they can't wait to see a title fight like this earlier than expected. Once more motioning for them to let him speak Jason speaks again.

Now of course there are some details to be worked out but thats why I'm out here now. You see Vegas and I are going to get the whole contract thing settled right here and now in front of you fans so that come Full Throttle I can put him down and show everyone here that I'm what I claim to be the biggest...the best...better than the rest.

Now Jason lets the fans roar their approval to their hearts content as...

[King Vegas]

…Perfectly on cue the opening sounds of Chamillionaire & Paul Wall’s “In Love with My Money” hits the PA system to a thunderous ovation from the APW faithful on this evening. Within mere seconds of the beginning of the entrance theme of His Majesty being initially heard, through the curtains steps a seemingly quite amused…King…Vegas…

As always draped in only the finest, his smile was as priceless and genuine as ever as he stood upon the entrance stage momentarily, soaking in the rush of the atmosphere it seemed. Perhaps even…Enjoying this seemingly last “run” of sorts?...His steps towards the squared circle began just as recently re-acquired management representative Laura De’Icco stepped through the curtain as well, being welcomed to an even larger eruption from the audience on this evening…Not wasting a moment to acknowledge the fans appreciation and adulation she immediately began to wave to the ladies and gentlemen who cheered for her so diligently, following the footsteps of her once again client King Vegas…In mere moments it seemed, they both had arrived at the destination for tonight’s official signing of the contract that would once more, place them head to head for the company’s most coveted title…

Being the gentlemen that he is, His Majesty of course allowed for the lady to ascend the ring steps first and foremost, following her lead as she made her way onto the ring apron, awaiting the motions from him to allow her the final entry…Within seconds almost, King Vegas with his gaze already locked onto that of the current APW champion behind those dark tinted glasses, held open the ropes momentarily for Ms. De’Icco to enter, he himself following only seconds later. Quickly moving to the side after a head nod towards Mr. Cross, Laura found her way to the most near turnbuckle, folding her arms as her client stepped forward slowly…Slowly his steps bringing him closer and closer to the current APW World Champion, only moments later finding himself inches away, the smirk on his face becoming even more so sinister and menacing…His gaze wavering not in the least as he folded his hands in front of him, a slight head nod in the direction of the champion as he stood awaiting something it seemed.. Then…

[blondeambition]

…Lenny Kravitz’s American Woman blasts through the arena to the crowds delight. Instantly they knew who was making an appearance here tonight as onto the stage stepped one half of the Full Throttle General Management team, Miss Kaley Cox. The young beauty made haste in proceeding towards the ring, walking with a purpose it seemed. Of course as always the crowd was ecstatic about the young woman’s appearance, and their cheers showed as much all the way to the ring.

She too ascends the ring steps, climbing into the ring as surprisingly Mr. Vegas had made his way to the ropes after noticing her arrival here tonight, opening the ropes and holding them open for her to enter just as he had done moments ago for Laura. Of course hesitant momentarily, Kaley finally decided to take the gesture in stride, entering the ring herself, but never allowing for Mr. Vegas’ hands or whereabouts to leave her sights.

Once inside, she made her way towards the table that was set up in the center of the ring, clipboard in hand, now keeping her sights on both men as she raised the microphone to her lips to finally speak. As her music began to fade out of audible range her dialog and reason for being present became clear.

Good evening gentlemen. Mr. Cross, Mr. Vegas, I am of course here to ensure that this contract signing is done properly, in a timely manner, as well as with as little PHYSICAL repercussions as possible. The Angel sisters have given you both this chance to get this match over and done with before leading into Game Over, so the very least you both could do is behave yourselves. I’m quite familiar with the history between you two, so please let’s begin shall we? Now before the documents are of course examined for continuity and satisfactory level, I’m sure you gentlemen may want to address the coming match WHICH mind you, Mr. Vegas has earned the right to choose all three falls for the coming 3 Stages of Hell title bout. If you will.

[Jason Cross]

The first of the two men to speak is none other than the APW champion himself.

Oh I know that Vegas has earned the right to choose the match types for this upcoming contest and all i have to say to that is it doesn't matter. The thing that already has Vegas doomed to lose here is the fact that he thinks he's the pinnacle of perfection in this very sport that none can be any better. The problem there is if you are perfect vegas then you can't grow or evolve like anyone else, where as me on the other hand I've never claimed to be perfect, I've grown over this past season evolved if you will into a better competitor than I was at the start of the year. As a matter of fact when you look over the contract Vegas I'm sure you'll see what I mean when you look over the contract and see that I safe guarded the one thing every other champion has gotten and made sure that should the worst happen I still get everything they have as well, not that it matters because it won't come to that, this time Vegas I walk out hand raised in the air and still the APW world champion.

He waits now on the reply from Vegas, but one thing is very clear this time Jason's confidence is higher then it has ever been before and he is going to let nothing shake him this time.

[King Vegas]

CLAP…CLAP…CLAP

…The sound of His Majesty’s hand crashing against one another as he heard the proclamations of greatness and prowess from the fluke champion before him. Mr Cross surely was no fool. Mr Cross surely also knew better than to suggest such things or even have the audacity to raise such an argument as the one they were now seemingly entangled in at this very moment…His Majesty’s arm slowly extends towards his manager Ms. De’Icco as she steps forward, receiving the microphone from her hands to his, as his opposite hand makes the slightest in adjustments for the eyeware he wore on this evening just as his dialog begins…

Once again Mr. Cross…Once again…The ego continues…To grow I see. You’ve…Grown?...You say? Is that so Mr. Cross? I find that quite difficult to even believe with the horrid spectacle of your championship “reign” over the course of the past few months my friend. Now…OF course you did successfully defend that title against each challenger you have faced since attaining what…Honestly? Should have never left the waist of the man before you. Yet who exactly DID you face Mr. Cross? Hm? Besides my Familia brethren Mr. Taylor, whom have you faced that the wrestling world considers “top talent” Mr. Cross? Whom have you faced who is considered by the wrestling fans who watch week In and week out, to be one of if not THE most charismatic superstars to ever set foot into the business of professional wrestling? No one. Building further upon that notion old friend, whom have you faced in your short title “reign”, title match or NOT, that could even remotely be considered even in range of the caliber of athlete that stands before you?...

His words pause again, his facial expression seemingly developing signs of perhaps…Frustration?....Disgusted that his one time punching bag would resort to such false statements in the presence of the fans who knew undoubtedly who was in fact “The Pinnacle of Perfection…

No one Mr. Cross. Let’s not lie to ourselves shall we? And for your information Mr. Cross…King Vegas…Is surely not foolish even in the slightest. Of course I am aware that somewhere on this planet…Somewhere among the thousands , even millions of ladies and gentlemen who also partake in this great sport of ours…That yes…There surely has to be at least one human being…SLIGHTLY …More blessed with more raw talent that I….

The crowd was in shock over that comment instantly. As well as Mr. Cross, Ms. Cox and especially Laura it seemed…He stood motionless staring towards the man who was holding HIS title before speaking again…

Please don’t be shocked old friend. And please do not take that last passage as praise towards yourself either. Yes, I can admit there may be someone out there better than Vegas…Just…Not you.

[Jason Cross]

So you can admit that there is someone out there better than you someone that could possibly, say make you believe their last title match against you was all about the title when it really was about nothing more than seeing you suffer for as long as could be managed. You remember Karma & Effect Vegas. How when I told you what had really happened there that night you lost it and attacked me with that chair. I'm sure you remember the fight that followed to, but the point is I played you there and there is no reason it can't happen again. For that matter how do you know it's not happening again right now. Well truth be told dear brother-in-law you don't, so think long and hard about the match types you have picked out Vegas, because you never know I could just be looking to make you suffer for as long as possible again in this match. That being said just what did you settle on for the three stages of hell.

Jason stands now arms crossed as he waits in an answer from the challenger as to just how this match will go down.

[King Vegas]

His Majesty’s face shown a bright smile across it as he turned, making his way towards the ring ropes just as he had motioned his hand towards Mr. Cross to Laura. Seconds later he found himself at the ring ropes, a hand placed atop of highest one as his other slipped into the slacks of his most impressive attire, glaring back in the direction of the temporary APW Championship holder with the grin ever present in his facial expression. He, like all else present awaited Laura’s words as she received the microphone from her client…

[Laura De'Icco]

Stepping forward, Laura began to slowly raise the microphone to her lips, nodding her head in the direction of both Ms. Cox and Mr. Cross. The crowd and all present awaited with heavy anticipation as she finally spoke…

Ms. Cox…Mr. Cross…FOR this coming APW World Championship bout, my client Mr. Genovese has selected three match types that will surely…Give these APW fans the entertainment we all strive each night and each night out to give them relentlessly. Those match types you ask?

The first of the three falls in the coming contest will be the very match that my client used to acquire his first title defense earlier in this very season. A match where he proved without a shadow of a doubt, that he was as versatile and as skilled in ring as any other on the APW roster. 20 minutes…Ultimate…Submission.

A small rise in the crowds reaction occurs, all awaiting the announcement of the second and if necessary third falls. Laura continues on as a smile begins to form on her face…

The SECOND…Of the falls being used in the coming World Title bout on this year’s final Full Throttle broadcast. Is a match, that actually Mr. Cross here has proclaimed his “specialty” match if you will. A match that measures each participants will to overcome adversaty. Their level of preservereance…As well as their threshold for pain inflicted upon their body. Last…Man…Standing.

A much more larger in size eruption from the crowd ensues, it seemed they were loving the announcement just made by Ms. De’Icco whose smile itself was growing in size as she nodded her head to the thousands in attendance before going on with the “if necessary” third and final fall of the coming bout…

And IF necessary…The third and deciding fall of the night of the final Full Throttle show of the season…Will be a match in which nether my client nor the current champion have competed in at all during the course of this season. A match that will surely assist them in taking the level of competition on the night In question to new…”Heights”.

A thunderous reaction from the fans, standing to their feet as they had seemingly already deciphered the meaning of Laura’s words. She smiles brightly glancing back towards Mr. Vegas, seeing the same smile on his face, yet only larger in size before she turned back towards Ms. Cox and Mr. Cross replying and finishing with…

The final fall will be…A ladder match…For…The APW World Championship.

The crowd was in a complete frenzy at this point, standing to their feet even as Mr. Vegas made his way towards the table where the contracts were laying pertaining to the coming bout this coming Saturday. His eyes never leaving those of the current champions, he nonchalantly reached down to the pen laying beside the contract most near him, taking it up into his hand and with the wink of an eye proceeded to place his signature on the document in question. Within seconds the first half of the “deal” had been made, His Majesty placing the pen back on the table beside the contract before taking a few steps backwards as Ms. Cox approached, retrieving the contract from the table and checking to ensure the validity of the signed article. With the nod of her head, she confirmed that everything was in fact in order on Mr. Vegas’ part. The contract was then placed back onto the table by Ms. Cox as she, as well as Ms. De’Icco and her client awaited the champion to follow suit.

[Jason Cross]

Following suit Jason approaches and looks over the contract. The one clause his own manager Sapphire had insisted upon is indeed there. His right to a rematch guaranteed at Game Over he would be in whatever happened with the world title regardless of anything else. Satisfied that everything is infact in order Jason signs his name where required before handing the contract back to Mrs. Cox for her to inspect and make sure that everything is in order.

[blondeambition]

Kaley then took the microphone in her hand once more, raising it to her mouth as she spoke up just as the opening notes of Mr. Vegas' music could be heard again. She pointed to each man, Mr. Vegas first as he assisted his manager from the ring first and followed suit, then to Mr. Cross as she finished the precedings for the evening.

"And there you have it ladies and gentlemen. It is now official. Mr. Jason Cross versus King Vegas at this week's Full Throttle for the APW World Championship. I'm sure this match up will hold true to the one time long and brutal rivalry these two men shared not that long ago. Thank you all and enjoy the show."

She lowers the microphone, gathering the few belongings she had with her upon her arrival, nodding her head towards Mr. Vegas and Ms. De'Icco making their way back up the ramp, and then towards Mr. Cross before taking her own leave as well, leaving the APW faithful to ponder the coming World Title bout.

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