Gold Hunt (NW Championship/Stages)

[Corona]

The time had finally come Red, White, and Bruised was here. The first part of a two night Pay Per View and Cruz was ready for it. He had spent most of his day getting ready for the show and he also took time to walk around the back to see the works putting everything together. All of the other wrestlers were to busy trying to get into the tournament. Cutting promos left and right, trying to convince the fans, the bosses, himself and the other holder of a spot at the end or the year Pay Per View that they should be in it too. Maybe they were trying to convince themselves of it to? It wasn't any matter to him though, he already holds one of those spots. But what was truly on his mind seemed to bug him. He holds that spot and the Title of King of Olympus but it just seemed to him that something was missing. Something that he had held one time in his career here in APW. The one thing that drives him and everyone else to be the best at what they do. Gold. Championship Gold to be more specific.

Wait what the?...

With out even knowing what he was doing Corona had managed to walk all the way down to the ring. He knew that he hadn't been out there long because of how far into his song it was. He started making the "cut it" hand sign for the guys ing the back to turn off his music. The ring announcer was standing not far from Corona trying to hand him a microphone. Corona looks and takes the mic and thanks the announcer and raises the mic.

Hello everyone and welcome to Red, White, and Bruised. Huh. Seems a little funny that we find yourselves at yet another Pay Per View. Not just any Pay Per View, but one that is holding a tournament for one of those spots for the Main Event at the last Show of the year.

The fans cheer loudly after he mentions the tournament.

The same Main Event that Max Cutter and Myself already hold spots in.

The fans boo the fact that him and Cutter are in that match.

Yeah well if you didn't want me or him in that match you should have cheered more for someone else to win the matches we were victorious in. Anyway I'm not out here to cut a promo to fight in the tournament tonight.

Again the fans cheer loudly.

Well I can't anyway, no that would be greedy and the bosses didn't want us being greedy. But I am out here for something that is just as big. I'm out here for a shot at the Nationwide Championship.

Corona lowers his mic knowing that the fans would boo yet again, and they did.

So how about it Stages? You want to come down here and answer my challenge and put that title of yours on the line?

Corona lowers his mic again drowning out the fans boos. He waits for Shawn's music to hit and for him to come out.

[Shawn Stages]

SS-After waiting for a few minutes, "Code of the Road" by Donka Jones blares through the arena bringing people to their feet, and cheering as loudly as they can. Shawn Stages appearing with his wrestling gear on, and title around his waist. Points to the crowd, and then points to his title before shrugging his shoulders, and beats his chest with a hard slap. He was ready. He climbed into the ring, got a microphone, and spoke his mind.-SS

SS-"Well Cruz, it looks like you, and me will be in the same ring for the fourth time now huh.

I'm surprised that you didn't result to calling me a D Bag? What? Because you thought I was a rookie at this, and deserve a title shot. You have anything to say about that little issue you had with me huh sir?"-SS

SS-He points to the crowd.-SS

SS-"I'm sure that these people don't mind hearing it. I'm sure that they want to know what you have to say now for yourself that you had to put your damn foot in your mouth when push came to shove. A "Hell Yeah" is in order."-SS

SS-The crowd gives him a "Hell Yeah" Chant, and Shawn just looks at Cruz with a sarcastic grin.-SS

SS-"Believe me when you tell you, I am in the best shape, and prime of my life Cruz. I have been wrestling for years, and years son, and I'm young as you can imagine. The sky is the limit, and I could keep going, and going. You sure think that you have the number of me this time around?"-SS

[Corona]

Corona chuckled a little. He was happy that the Champ answered his challenge. He brought his microphone to his lips and began to speak.

I never put my foot in my mouth. What ever I say I mean it. I still stand by my comments of you being a douche bag.

The fans begin booing Corona's comments then quickly they start chanting for Shawn.

Why? Because You've been here what since mid to late April. Get a draw in a match with me then win only two matches in a row and get a shot at title. Win the said title and never put it on the line.

A small percent seemed to know what Corona was talking about. But the rest of them they booed him again and not being turned away now he goes on.

Thats right folks the "Champ" here has had two. Count them to chances where he could have picked someone to face him for the Nationwide Championship but yet failed to do so. Oh what didn't think anyone would notice Shawn? Did you think that you could skate by holding that title without defending it? We all saw how well that turned out for that idiot Skullinator. Oh wait no you did face Kevin Daniels for a "chance" to have be number one contender. So I'll give you that... But what about last weeks show?

A lesser amount of people joined in this time in booing Corona.

Why didn't you come to Overdrive and face one of the roster members? Don't you think its your damn duty as Champion to... I don't know show up at a show and let the people who work here and the people who pay to see you wrestle know that you are willing to face anyone at anytime? Willing to find a number one contender. No you just don't show up, some Champion we have here folks.

The fans were now on the same page this time as they boo Corona again.

So I'm not letting you slide by without actually doing something with that belt. We're not having another Skullgate on our hands like before. Don't think of this as just me wanting the belt, even though I do want it. Think of it as me helping it from being stripped and put up for someone to win it and not respecting it.

Corona lowers his microphone and waits for Stages next comments.

[Shawn Stages]

SS-"Pick Opponents? Are you stupid? That's not how things work sir. It should be the challengers that should come out here, and make challenges. I don't know what kind of champions you had in the past, but I hold the title with a little more grace than just picking opponents. Basically doing all the dirty work for the challengers? I don't think so son. You must not have much experience as a Champion yourself."-SS

SS-Who was he fooling?-SS

SS-"Why didn't I come out here last week, and do the same thing? I'd did what I did the week earlier so that you'd get the trend. Get what you need to do to earn their spot for this title shot. Did anyone of you call me out, and do that? I believe not which puts your little empty argument to rest. Nice try though. I'll give you a "C" for the effort on that one."-SS

SS-Shawn takes the belt off his waist, and gets face to face with Cruz, and lifts the title right in the air.-SS

SS-"Since this is a Paper view, and all, I'll silence your little needs, and send you on your way with another loss. Show you what a real Champion does in this ring. I'll let you continue your role of being the man that can't get the job done when Shawn Stages is on board. Since I am the champion, and I am pretty confident that you will loose tonight, pick your fate. Choose what kind of match type that you think that you can beat me in."-SS

[Corona]

Corona rolls his eyes at the ego of this jackass. Not letting to much time go by Corona thinks of what match they should have. He wanted to end this before he ended up getting to pissed off and attacking the Champion. He brings his mic to his lips and speaks his mind.

I would go ahead and say Ironman but we all know how well that turned out last time. I'd love to beat your face in a Extreme Rules match. But for some reason the last time I wanted one of those matches the booker didn't give it to me. Damn so many match types so little time right?

Corona moves the mic away and puts his fist on his chin doing a thinking pose. He does a few seconds of mock thinking before he gets back on the mic.

I got it... This match should be a Ladder match. What better way to see a title to be fought over then two wrestlers beating each with a ladder. Then have to climb said ladder in order to win the match and the belt. And its a match that doesn't favor either one of us, so there is no real handicap.

Corona lowers his mic and waits on Stages.