A change of heart (o2a)

[Corona]

3s and 7s plays over the PA and Cruz Corona walks out to a packed house at the APW arena. The look on his face was not a happy one as he slowly climbed into the ring. He walks over to a corner and picks up a microphone that was placed there by a ring tech. He placed his fingers under his glasses and rubs his eyes. He really didn't want to be out here but it needs to be done or he will not be getting paid this week. The crowd doesn't know how to react to Corona this week because of his actions at the close of the last Pay Per View. No doubt that the news of him assaulting a fan had gone out over the internet by now. Probably some video of the whole thing ended up on YouTube. He finished rubbing his eyes then brought the mic up to his lips.

I not out here tonight to talk about what happened at the end of the Pay Per View. Or to talk about the state of mind I'm in from my loss in the Elimination Chamber. Because god knows you people have been asking me those two questions all week long and quite frankly I'm sick of it.

Some boos broke out in the arena, but were quickly silenced by "Why Cruz Why?" chants. He looked down and shook his head. and looked out over the crowd and spoke again.

I've already said I'm not out here to talk about it. Now the reason I'm out here is to get a match this week. So to anyone in the back looking for a match come on out and take my challenge.

Corona lowered his mic and waited for someone to come down to face him.

[viper]

The unfamilar music of Viper plays over the PA system and up on the stage appears Viper dressed ready to go, he takes a slow walk to the ring with an intense look on his face.

Oh boy! you sound like you really don't want to be here, can't say I blame you as we all saw what you did. I can understand that frustration can get the better of us sometimes, and on that I won't say anymore

Some fans boo'd as they wanted to see Cruz get a roasting on the assault, but that wasn't Viper's style he like Cruz was here to wrestle. Against Cruz Corona a big name in these parts a feather in the cap to debut against someone like him.

Now, I am out here to accept your open challenge. That's if you don't have a problem facing someone making their debut? I saw the chamber and it was brutal I wish I was in it, so what do you say about you and The Viper dance in this ring tonight?

[Corona]

As soon as Viper was finished Corona got back on the mic.

I got no problem with facing someone that is debuting. Everyone has to have a debut, I remember when I debuted here my match was pushed back so many times its not even funny. The only problem I see is what type of match we should have. Seeing as how it will be your first match here I'll let you pick.

Corona lowered his mic and waited for the new guy to answer.

[viper]

Cruz had given Viper the chance to choose a match type, only one match type was an option in his mind, Viper was hardcore through and through. Viper decides that is the best match type for his debut, start as you mean to go on

Thanks for letting me pick, let's hope I do it justice and that my favourite match type is your favourite. My mum always used to say, it's better the devil you know than the devil you don't, so I choose hardcore

[jv]

---Duality by Slipknot begins to play loudly. Out from the curtains walks Jimmy Vain. A new superstar whom arrived to APW not too long ago. As he makes his way down the rampway. Looking directly at both Viper and Corona. This Corona guy... seemed a little familiar to him. But why ?

As he approaced the ringside area. Peering at both men. It suddenly came to him why he felt he knew of Cruz.---

Thats right... now I know... my mentor fought Cruz at one time here. He told me about how he destroyed him in a steel cage match. Well... I guess its time I finish the job he started. Then... there's this Viper dude. Not sure what to expect of him. Either way, somebodies going to pay the price !

---Vain climbs up the steel steps and hops over the top rope. The fans give the newcomer a mixture of cheers & boo's. He pics up a microphone nearby and speaks---

From what I can tell from the both of ya's. Your nothin' but a bunch of one-liner pansies. No need to fear though. Jimmy Vain is here to lighten the place up a little..

Besides... can't help but notice how your boring the crowd out here. They don't want to see you two fight it out ? That would be almost as boring as watching some half-ass, boring boxer vs wrestler match on PPV.

See, the fans today want something more. They want somebody who can take it to the limit. Rise above the occasion and conquer all with 'Wreckless' abondon... Hence my nickname, 'The Wreckless Youth'.

I find myself at a little problem here. Seems as if I don't have a match up tonight. And since we all know this match between you two guys is just going to plain out SUCK ! I'd figure, hey, why not come out and make this match more exciting. Give the fans something to look forward to.

So, add Jimmy Vain into the mix and I'll take you both on in any kind of match you have up your sleeves.

[viper]

Viper looks accross at Cruz and raises an eyebrow, was this Jimmy Vain for real or just another loud mouthed punk. Well if he was hardcore enough then I guess we would find out

Jimmy is it? Sorry just all these screaming fans of yours drowned out most of what you just said, and wreckless youth somehow that sounds all to familar to me. Son we already decided that one on one it was going to be a hardcore match and adding you to that isn't a problem in my eyes. I am sure that you will certainly lift the crowd as your adoring fans seem to be cheering heavily for you, now as for boring then I hold my hands up I am a man of few words I can't speak for Cruz but I sure know that it's what happens in the ring and not the fical matter before it that counts. However if you wanted to add some color to this match then maybe you just did, 3 way, 4 way hell even a chamber match I am up for it as always

Viper lowers the mic to briefly look at the eager Jimmy Vain again, and he isn't sure what to make of him. Lifting up the microphone to speak he hears a small section of the crowd chanting Vain sucks and it makes Viper laugh as they have a make shift sign of "Vain sucks"

Now you don't know the guy and already you think he sucks? What's wrong with you people


Clearly a joke from Viper there but he now takes a more serious tone

Since we are both making our debut then it's fine by me to include you in it

[jv]

---A smirk comes across Jimmy's face... He is loving every second of this. What does this fool Viper think he is ? Whether was cheered on or boo'ed didn't matter to him. All he wanted was to walk into the ring and whip someone's ass. Maybe earn a hefty pay check at the end of the day too.---

Ya know somethin', kids like you Viper are all the same. You act like the people out here will affect me. When in reality, it doesn't. They can cheer and boo me all they like. They can say 'go kick some ass' or 'you suck' all they want. Makes no difference. At the end of the day, the result is always the same. Jimmy Vain getting the 1,2,3.... for the win !

You see, I can just stand here all day long and talk about what I'm going to do to you and Corona. But thats really not my style. Unlike others in this league. I'd rather walk the walk, then talk the talk.

It takes a true warrior to win his battles. Battles are not won by strength or speed. As it would give one false courage. Winning a fight for me would mean one (or in this case two) stepping stones crossed. Only a few more to my destiny.

My goal is to ascend to the top of APW. Just like my trainer and mentor had done in other places. You both can just get in line and step up to the plate to meet your fate ! Your careers are in my hands. It only takes one battle to determine one's path. Mine is to the top, yours is to the bottom.

[Corona]

Corona gets a "what the fuck" look on his face. This new guy named Vain only been out here for like two minutes and already is talking out his ass. Corona shakes his head as he looks at this newcomer and brings his mic up to his lips for a rebuttal.

Excuse me but who the hell are you again? And why the fuck should we care? Oh thats ring its because you're "The Wreckless Youth." Wow thats cute kid you gave yourself a little nickname. Did your mommy help you pick that one out are did you come up with it all by yourself? Or maybe that mentor of yours who probably touched you inappropriately helped you?

Corona paused as he got a somewhat positive reaction from the crowd. He continued with the rest of what he had to say.

Yeah maybe thats it you got touched by your mentor so now you're looking for some relationship with other men. And you thought no better time to do it when there is two guys standing in the ring already. Look I'm sorry if I pop your little gay bubble but I don't swing that way, and I don't think that Viper over does either. Hey don't get me wrong its fine if you like men I don't care one bit. Just keep lovin' who you're lovin' I'm sure you'll fine the one your looking for.

Corona looks over at Viper but then right back to Vain.

Seeing as how this was going to be one on one and Viper had already picked the match type. And seeing how Viper doesn't mind adding someone else to the action. I guess its ok with me, just don't try grabbing my ass at anytime beacuse then I'd have to really kick the crap out of you.

He turns a little to the side as if he was going to walk somewhere but then stops. He then turns back around to look back at Vein.

Oh yeah one more thing If you don't mind me asking? Who is this mentor of yours?

Corona lowers his mic and waits for his answer.

[viper]

After getting bored of waiting for the "Wreckless Youth" to answer Cruz Corona's question, Viper feels he should break the awkward silence. He rubs his hand over his "smooth" clean shaven head, and then he lifts up the microphone to speak again

Well it looks like the cat's got his tongue, or maybe he is thinking of somebody who won't deny being his mentor. Pick somebody dead at least you can guarantee that the poor bloody souls can't deny it. In all fairness Vain most people don't want to live in the shadow of a mentor yet you seem to be fine with it, must be where you come from son, because I know bloody well that I live in nobody's shadow nor do I take the same route that those have before me

Viper lowers the microphone as the fans began to chant his name, it makes him smile though he wasn't in the business to please them unlike Vain he got a buzz from them cheering him on

So I say let the time for talking end and the time for fighting... BEGIN

[Corona]

Viper had a good point about not living in some other person's shadow and being your own man. He was also right about another thing. The time for talking was in need for an end. They were out here to fight not talk all day long. After Viper was done Corona lift up his microphone and spoke up once again.

You know what Viper you have a real good point. We can talk ourselves to death out here which is in all cases is not fun what so ever. Or we can just start beating the hell out of each other right now. Mean that is the real reason why we're all out here. So come on.

He took his shirt off and throw it behind him into the crowd. He then took his sunglasses and handed them to someone outside of the ring to keep them safe. Turning back to the other two he spoke again.

Lets get this dance started? You two ready?

[jv]

You guys are simply unbelieveable. Your knowledge about me is just mind boggling.

---Jimmy puts his hand over his forehead, nodding his head as he thinks to himself---

Jeez... what did I get myself into ? Now I gotta stand here and listen to a couple of yahoo's ramble on and on about someone who they only just met a few minutes ago. These fuck nuts act like they know my life history or some shit. I hope they can carry there own weight in the ring. Because they sure as hell can't do it on the microphone

---Jimmy lowers his hand and points over to Corona's direction---

For a guy who hasn't done much in his career. You certainly have a big mouth. But then again, I'm just a rookie. What do I know ? (sarcasm)

Besides, this is coming from a guy who is a failure at everything. I mean, you failed as a 'boxer'. You seemingly can't get the job done as a pro wrestler. All thats left is to put a gun to your head and pull the trigger. In my eyes, you are dead weight my friend.

Live in your little 'gay' fantasy world all you want. Since, that seems to turn you on so much. You see, I for one am straight. I do have a girlfriend that I love very much. As a matter of fact. Like me, she is also a wrestler. My suggestion to you is.. keep your fantasies to yourself there bud. If you even think of touching my 'package' or anything else for that matter. You'll end up just like you was in boxing. Getting knocked the fuck out !

As to who my mentor is ? Perhaps someday, you and the world will find out who he is. But, in the mean time, if I was you. I'd be more concerned about the two men your gonna be facing later tonight then worrying about the guy who trained me to become a wrestler. Just some food for thought .

---Jimmy walks over and gets in the face of Viper---

Far as living in the shadow of someone else goes. You could certainly be no further from the truth. Jimmy Vain lives by his own rules and regulations. Sure, I'll credit my mentor from time to time for helping me get to where I am today. To me, its about showing respect to the people who helped you get to where your at today. Something that little punks like you seem to have a hard time understanding.

---Jimmy lowers the mic.. letting the crowd get behind him as they cheer him on. This carries on for several seconds as Jimmy looks on. Becoming somewhat overwhelmed at the reaction---

Hmph, now this an odd twist. These people love me, yet, I'm doing things that would generally make the people hate me ?

---As the noise from the crowd begins to settle down. Jimmy continues---

Far as I'm concerned. You both have some serious issues. I have one guy who wants to be my gay stalker.

---Crowd begins to laugh---

Then another guy, has to say 'bloody' all the time to get his point across.

---Jimmy thinks to himself---

Time to wrap this bad boy up and call it a night..

---Jimmy speaks on the microphone one last time---

"In the beginning... you may not know me. But in the end... you'll all remember me !"

Quoth the Wreckless Youth....FTW !!!!

---Jimmy drops the microphone. Then taking his leave from the ring to the dressing room area as his music begins to play. Leaving Viper & Corona in the ring---

[Corona]

Corona quickly got back on the mic as Jimmy Vain made his hasty getaway.

Thats it, really? You make everyone here wait for what seems like forever, and basically come up with a long winded version of I'm rubber and you're glue? Wow thats really something kid you'll go far with stuff like that. And you have the nerve to say that we are bad on the mic?

Corona hung his head low for a few moments then brought it back up.

And don't get me started on about how quickly you jumped on the defense with "Oh I have a Girlfriend." Yeah there are a lot of nerds that live with their mom that have Blow-up... Oh sorry I'm mean "Girlfriends." And it sounds like from what you said before that you like playing dress up with your "Girlfriend", what your little sister wouldn't let you play with her Barbie's?

A little bit of the crowd laughed at Corona's joke but rest seemed not too happy with what he was saying.

And as far as my Boxing career goes. There are reasons that you couldn't begin to possibly understand for why I quit. Losing was definitely not one of those reasons. So next time if you're going to do a little research on people around here you better know the whole damn story before you go running your fucking mouth.

Corona didn't like thinking of his long past. This little punk was just asking for a beating after even bring it up.

You know what I'm done talking to you. We'll see if you're really all that you say you are later tonight in the match. Good fucking luck asshole your going to need every bit of it.

Corona then through the mic down and turned around and saw Viper still standing there. after his little blow up he had completely forgotten that Viper was still there. He looked right at him and shook his head.

Sorry about that, I'd rather of had it be a one on one. But seeing as how that A-hole wanted in and you or I didn't care it seemed like a good idea at the time. Any I'll see you in the match later.

Corona waited for a reply from Viper.

[viper]

Viper looks over at Corona and smiles, kinda puzzled as to why Vain would call him a punk after all Vain was the guy who had hair dyed to strange color, and the bloody reference flipping heck, it's the stereo typical Brit, if he didn't say that how would people know he was from across the pond

Yeah, I understand that I guess some punks just find a way to mouth off and forget about this being competition, and did he actually name his mentor in all that hysteria? Maybe it wasn't a big enough name to drop? I'll get the bugger I am sure of it and I damn well won't stop saying bloody! It's part of my heritage, I was raised hearing the word. As for you Corona being his "Gay" stalker maybe that is just young Jimmy's wishful thinking

Viper is ready for the match and he moves toward Cruz Corona and extends his hand,

May the best man win!

[Corona]

Corona laughs at Viper's wise crack about Vain. He shakes Viper's hand and answers back.

Yeah I better watch my back, front, hell just all around me from now on just to make sure he doesn't try raping me or something. I think you should do the same.

He lets Viper's hand go and looks around a little bit before talking again.

Good luck with your debut match here in APW. I'm not going to take it easy on you, I plan on taking myself to the limits here tonight so make sure you keep up.

Corona gives Viper a joking smile and slowly turns to leave the ring.