2 Matches, 2 Championships (o2opponents)

[Big Red]

*It is one hour before the first APW Showcase begins. The Battlezone. Where the first APW Champions will be crowned and go down in the history books. One man however has a chance to add two more firsts to his already impressive resume. "Mr. Grand-Slam" Nathan Michaels, formerly known as "The Canknuckler" is poise to become to the first APW World and Tag Team champion and The first double champion. The camera focuses in on him backstage, as he looks out in the distance, his red and black sunglasses covering his green eyes so that the glare from the lights don't blind him. He looks calm, cool, and collected, almost as if nothing could ruin this moment. He then slowly moves his head to face the camera, and smiles.*

January 27th 2007, here in Anaheim California is where history will be made. Here is where the first champions will fight there way to the top of the food chain. However; only one man has a chance to claim two titles and thats me..."Mr. Grand-Slam". I have a chance to become both the World Champion and the Tag Team Champion with my partner Cinder Xavier. So lets start with our Tag Team challengers...The Rockstarz.

*A picture of Shane Camden and Alex Price shows up on the Flat screen tv located behind Nathan. It shows there match against Future Shock, their first and only match thus far*

These guys have to be the luckiest two I have ever met. Some how they both disappear for three weeks, return, and immediately get thrown into the Tag Team Title Tournament. They win there match and advance to the finals...even though that myself and Cinder haven't missed a day yet, fought against Abomination and Damian Wilson, defeated them, then were told that we are not going to be in the finals, but that we still need to defeat the Royal Flush to do so. Well we pulled it off, and now here I stand; one half of the Canadian Turncoats, ready to finish what we started. But lets move on to the Main Event. The Battlezone.

*Jason Cross, Pornstar, and Michael Taylor's pictures all pop up on the screen, along with an image of the Battlezone*

These three men will be locked inside the cage with me and two other competitor's and with punch, kick, bite, and squirm until there is only one left standing. These men aren't going to make a single mistake and use everything they can get there hands on. That includes the cage itself. But lets not forget the two mystery opponents, the wild-cards of this match. They know who they are facing going into this match, even if they are entering numbers 1 and 2. The rest of us are going to just have to wing it as the match progresses. But when everything is set and done, and the bell as rung. My music will be playing, I will be handed the World Championship and I will hoist that belt, along with the Tag belt over my head proving to the world why I am a "Grand-Slam" caliber athlete, and why I am "Mr. Grand-Slam".

[shane]

Just as Nathan finishes his sentence, Shane Camden walks into the frame. He's less then impressed by Michaels, as Nathan is 1 of the core members of the roster He, Alex and Leo consider "The Old Guard". He looks Nathan up and down before speaking.

Well, well, well. Mr. Grand Slam himself. The man who AGAIN finds himself in the position to make history, just like that other company huh? Hmmmph...you wanna talk about luck? Take a look in the mirror "Knuckle-boy". You've gotta be the luckiest man in the business. You know why that is? I'll break it down for you. Yea, you're 1 of the top tier wrestlers in the industry, but of COURSE you're gonna raise in the ranks as you have in your career facing SECOND RATE talent. C'mon now Nate. You're patting yourself on the back about beating Abomination and Damian Wilson of all people? Yea...real highlight material. The fact of the matter is this..."old man, I'm here to wish you the best of luck in the Battlezone match, because that's about the ONLY chance at coming out of the showcase with gold you'll have. You've got as good a chance beating me and Alex as the Ducks have winning the Stanley Cup. Sorry to break it to ya' like that, but Reality's a bitch, isn't it???

Shane puts on a slick smirk as he awaits Nathan's response.

[Big Red]

*Nathan lets out a smile, revealing his white, snow like teeth and removes his sunglasses from his head revealing his green eyes as he stares at Shane Camden who has had just called him "old" and as the nerve to say that he's only faced second rate talent*

So if I've only faced second rate talent throughout my career then I guess that explains why I'm about to enter the ring with you and Alex eh? I mean you guys claim to be "The Rockstarz" yet I've never heard of you, or your music. You've managed to go missing for three weeks already, and in your one match this year faced one good wrestler in Brent Starr and then some girl who is still a green horn when it comes to wrestling. So I guess your right Shane, at Battlezone I guess I will continue to face the second rate talent, so I guess I don't have anything to worry about then I mean after-all...my track record speaks for itself.

*"Mr. Grand-Slam" just folds his arms and watches as he had just called Shane and Alex second rate talent...could of been worse; could of called them third rate talent.*

[cin]

I seen what was said between Nathan and Shane. I did not like what Shane was saying one bit. Second rate? HA! As if Shane can talk. I think it's time we set his record straight. I quickly exit my locker room and make my way to the area that Nathan and Shane are in. I enter the camera frame and begin firing off at Shane.

Second rate Shane? Perhaps you need to have a look in the mirror, because I honestly have no idea how a third rate team, such as yourself and whoever your partner is, managed to even get a slot in this tournament. You think you have an easy ticket to gold? Think again. You're going against two, multi-time champions. Do you honestly think you are just going to waltz into this match, expect a quick, clean match and leave with the titles? You better rethink your strategy. We aren't going to let a couple of dissappearing, reappearing, third rate punks like you taken and taint the Tag Team championships.[/b]

[shane]

Shane puts his hand on his forehead, shaking his head in disbelief. He takes a deep breathe before making his rebuttal.

Nate...Cindy...seriously. Is that the best you both can come up with??? "We've never heard of you before APW." "You'll taint the Tag Team Titles." BLAH BLAH BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!! You dont need to have heard of us before APW, because if you both would have pulled you proverbial heads outta you ASSES, you'd keep a closer look on the US and Canada's indy curcuits, cuz that's where we cut out teeth and honed our craft. Handing Mr. Ego Starr and Serenity that L was the tip of the iceberg. There's a wind of change coming in Pro Wrestling, 1 where Youth beats flames out of experience. And The Canadian Turncoats...well, You boys are gonna get lost in the Storm.

Shane takes a few seconds to let his words sink in, as he can almost predict the comments to come from the 2 men next...

[alex]

Alex walks into the frey, Leaning on the shoulder of his partner in crime. Having heard what was going on from a near by monitor. He of course decides to add his 2 cents in-

Disappearing, reappearing, Third rate punks??? WOW!!! Sounds like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this mornin'. Ok...check it, If Third rate means KICK ASS, then yea...I guess we'll take that distiction no sweat. But dude, you should say so much man, I mean...2 big matches you've had solo, Cinder. And what did ya' do???

Puts his hands around his neck and begins to mock cough-

THAT, sounds pretty 3rd rate to me. But on a serious note. We're not gonna walk in and walk out Tag Team Champs...oh no. That'd be to easy. We're gonna walk in...walk all over the BOTH of you, THEN walk out Tag Team Champs. Yea...that sounds about right.

With a toothy, errogant grin, Alex folds his arms and stands tall next to Shane.

[cin]

I never said I never heard of you before APW. What me and Nate said, was the fact that you disappeared for three weeks, then you show back up and only have one match and you're in the finals? You have a lot more luck than most people I know. But that luck runs out come Battlezone. We will show you what a true champion caliber team can do in the ring.[/b]

[Big Red]

You just said it again...

*Nathan just starts shaking his head slightly*

You claim to have spent all your time in the US and Canadian Indy circuits "honing" your skills, that could be true, or it could mean that you both just weren't good enough to make it to an actually fed with some credibility. But I can see that the Angel's are willing to take chances on talent. So Tonight you guys have a chance to really make a name for yourselves. But we'll see if you kids can handle the pressure. If not then we'll have to kick you off our lawn.

*A joke a his own expense showing Shane that in order to succeed in the business you gotta be able to joke at yourself.*

[alex]

OH YEA!!! That's right...I forgot you 2 were like...work-a-holics and stuff. My bad. Luck has nothing to do with it, my man. APW management knows money when they see it. And The Rockstarz...are ALWAYS a sound investment. I dont know how many times we have to say it, but we're the future. We are the 2 men who are gonna carry this company...this INDUSTRY...LOOOOOONG after you and the other members of the APW's geriatric population are in old folks homes. So just look at it this way, at least you'll go down in a blaze of glory, but trust me...Like Buck Wylde on a tight, tall, leggy Brunette...You WILL..."Go Down".

Alex laughs as he awaits a resonse from either of the other 3 men.

[shane]

Shane smirks at Nathan's comment, then adds on after Alex finishes speaking.

That's funny, Nathan. Real cute. But later tonight...we'll see who'll be a laughing mood, because joke time is going to be OVER. We picked our spot in terms of what company we went pro in, and look what we've done with just 1 match. But that's not what's important. We dont focus on what's behind us, we focus on what's ahead. And THAT is...you 2. Cabal Xavier and Nathan Michaels. That last 2 men in our way of becoming what we set out to be in APW from day 1, tag team champs. It's all funny ha-ha back here, but once that bell rings, there's gonna be NOTHING funny about what we're willing to do to win. Don't disappoint.

Shane backs away from the 2 men. He pats Alex on the back as if to say it's time for them to take there leave.

[alex]

With a snide smirk, Alex follows Shane. He leaves with 1 last comment-

Good luck fellas. You'll need it...

[Big Red]

You guys honestly think that you are going to be able to carry the company together? I've seen it happen before. Two young kids walk in here as a tag team, win a match or two, think they are the kings of the world. But eventually greed will start setting in. Years down the road you'll both get sick of sharing the spot light just like real rockstars, and you'll want it all for yourselves. All the glory, all the women, all the money. You'll want to APW World Championship, but you both can't hold it together. But in order to get to that point you boys need to be shown your place. And at the Battlezone that is exactly what we are going to do. Put you boys in your place.

[shane]

Shane looks Nathan square in the eyes and answers.

Is that right? Well...Mr. Michaels. We'll just have to see about that. We all know you 2 can talk the talk AND walk the walk. The question is can you go the distance with 2 SUPERIOR athletes. We're not a pair of nut jobs like Abomination and Wilson, and we CERTAINLY aren't thugs like Kasino & Dice. We're something neither of you have ever faced, 2 young men...HUNGRY to win. And believe you me, I'll do ANYTHING to satisfy that hunger. They say the most dangerous opponent is the 1 with nothing to lose. Me and Lex, we've got NOTHING to lose. But the WORLD to gain. Think on that 1, gentlemen.

[Big Red]

Who says we have something to lose? I don't have an belts, all I have is a 4-0 record, and a reputation for being one of the hardest competitors to beat. Cinder has a rep for being an excellent tag team specialist, and well...we've been known to give it our all in every match that we have. If and when we beat you boys to become the Tag Champs, you had better hope you make me so tired that I can't win the World Title in the Battlezone, because trust me. Our faces will be plastered all over the walls, the net, and around the world after Battlezone...you two...well...you'll have to go back to the end of the line and start over again.

[cin]

When me and my brother won the LXW Tag Team titles, we defended them successfully 3 times, before we had our falling out. But we weren't even involved in the decision. We weren't pinned or made to submit. When it comes to the Tag Team game, I'm as honed as anyone can be. Do not make the mistake of thinking that me and Nate have something to lose. Because, we don't. And if, by some stroke of luck, if we were to lose, it wouldn't be long until we were back in the running, gunning after the tag team gold. So gentlemen, as you can see, we're prepped and ready, can you say the same?[/b]

[pornstar]

[glow=teal,2,300]"Lookit this fucker..."[/glow]

PornStar sees Nathan and Cinder hanging out...

He decides to rip on Cinder real quick to just get it over with...

[glow=teal,2,300]"Sup, pencil dick? Roid's give you yer balls back yet?"[/glow]

He laughs as he looks back to Nate...

[glow=teal,2,300]"Dude... just what the FUCK am I doin' in this match? Who knew that penetratin an ass or two would get me a fuckin' title, huh?"[/glow]

[Big Red]

*Nathan just shakes his head in disgust at the thought of Pornstar being the first World Champion. He knows that he might be tired going into the match, and might be the first one released from his cage, but thats not going to stop Nathan from ensuring one thing*

I don't know how it happened, or why you were in the tournament to begin with. But there is no way that I can in good decentsy let you become the first World Champion and lower the prestige of that title. It doesn't matter if your the last man out of the cage and I'm the last, there is no way that you are going to win. I don't care if I lose, but as long as you lose too then I can say that I did my part at least.

[pornstar]

[glow=teal,2,300]"Phffft... have fun with that one, Red... I don't give a damn either way. I'd say "Don't worry about it, and let me have my fun..." not like I've ever seen myself as a World Champ anyhow...

But, it would burn each and every one of yer asshairs if I were to pull it off, wouldn't it? You'd hate that... the Familia's got the first World Title, moreso it's around this gorgeous waist, with whatever little shenanigans I can plan... I mean, you're talking to the one who walked around here with a vibrator mask and a foot long vibrator to cause a ruckus... that would grind your gears should I win... heh, you'd think that it'd turn into one great storyline going into a match... the valiant hero against the lucky pig. There's my drive."[/glow]

[Big Red]

The Fimila doesn't deserve a Title, any title for that matter. I proved that last week when I beat 3 of the 5 of them, Cross beat another one, and your the only one who some how managed to move on. But I'm sure you know Buck that who ever wins the World Title is going to have a massive target on his chest, and if anyone else were to win it I was going to bow out of the title picture for a bit, but if you win it, I'm getting right back into the picture and making sure that you don't hold that title for long.