The Chosen One {Blaze}

[emily]

*Emily stands backstage during one of the APW's special broadcasts a little under a week following the first Pay Per View of the year. With her is the newly crowned APW World Champion, Blaze standing next to her with the title draped over his shoulder. She then begins the first interview with the new man of the hour to get his thoughts on the past week of his wrestling career.*

Mr. Shaddix, let me just say congratulations to you on becoming the first APW World Champion in it's young history.As I'm sure everyone saw, you put on quite the performance in that match when there was virtually no one predicting you to win OR even be placed into the match up in the first place. I'd just like to get a few words from you about where your mind state was concerning the doubt of your abilities and where it is now that you've proven to the world that you are one of the top caliber athletes in this business.

[blaze]

Blaze's eyes rest on the title over his shoulder as he listens to Emily speak. The fact that he was the first APW World Champion was stilling setting in and was almost still unbelieveable to him. As she finishes, his eyes finally move to lock with hers as he replies...

"Thank you Ms.Blake, this is quite the acheivement here...It was weird really. I mean, there was a group of us standing around waiting to hear whose music they would play to be the last two to come out. Then when I heard my music....It was mind blowing. I expected to be one of the entrants, of course, but still....I was still somehow excited and stupified at the same time by it. Then I heard Dru's music right after mine....Whew, I knew it was going to be a long night..."

Blaze shifts the title around a bit on his shoulder. He then clears his throat and continues...

"As for my mind state during the match...I don't know honestly...I just knew I was there and had to get the job done. I guess I was still hyped up from my match with Cash and carried that intensity over. I mean, we all saw what I did to Cash."

Blaze pauses for another moment, thinking over how he wants to word this next part...

"As for doubts...Yeah, there were a lot of doubts in my mind...As I'm sure there were doubts in the fans minds when they first saw me entering the match. But after my performance....Nobody...and I mean nobody, should make the mistake of doubting me again...I've always been one of the top calibur superstars in this industry, and winning this title...Well, it just helps to remind everyone of that...."

[emily]

Of course it does Mr. Shaddix. But that being said, I'm sure you know what this means now in regards to the other men on this roster wanting that title around your shoulder as we speak. There are reports that there are several men on the roster who are VERY adamant about getting a shot at that World Title. I'm sure you've heard some of the speculation and rumors Mr. Shaddix? Or have you even thought that far ahead at this moment?

[blaze]

The look on Blaze's face tells it all. Its a look of unintrest, as if he could really care less. Yes, he had heard the rumors, but paid very little attention to them...

"You see Ms.Blake....I don't really care much about rumors and speculation...The way I see it, only one man so far has owned up to being brave enough to challenge me....That man, of course, the last man I eliminated from the title match...Mr.Grandslam himself, the Canuckler, Nathan Michales...."

Blaze brushes the hair out of his eyes before continuing...

"So, right now...The only man I'm concerned with is Mr.Michales and the match he challenged me to...otherwise, I'm not really worried about it...After he's dealt with completely...Well, any challengers know where to find...Whether I'd waste my time on some of these so called challengers or not is a different matter of course...."

[emily]

Are you completely sure about that Mr. Shaddix? I mean let's look at the "list" of those lining up. Mr. Michaels of course who you have just mentioned, Mr. Cross I hear is looking to cash in on an opportunity at that title, Mr. Michael Taylor, King Vegas, Mr. Pryor, and the list goes on and on of course. That IS quite the list of competitors and you will undoubtedly face ONE of them at least at the next PPV. So if you could choose, who would that one man be and why?

[blaze]

"Hmmmm...."

Blaze stands there for a moment thinking over the question presented to him. It was a tough decision, none of those men being anywhere near the calibur he was. Though a few of them would make for an interesting matchup...

"Well, first we have Nate...Done beat him once....Incinerated him pretty badly if I do say so myself....Yet, unlike most, he doesn't run off with his tail between his legs...And he actually comes to me and challenges me...Mr.Cross....My only loss here in APW...Would be an intresting rematch....Who was the next guy? Michael Taylor or something like that, right? Who the f*ck is that?"

A questioning look spreads across Blaze's face. He had heard the name before, he even believed that Michael Taylor guy might have been in the title match with him. Yet, he didn't sound like anyone important...

"King Vegas....With the past tension there....Would defintly be a good match up..Of course, the outcome would be way to obvious....Everyone knows Vegas ain't got nothing on me...So that might take some of the entertainment factor out of that matchup...Then theres Mr.Pryor....How convienent....I've challenged him multiple other times in other places...Yet he opts out...Until now when I have the world title of course...Although with some recent 'happenings', I wouldnt mind kicking his ass...."

With all that rambling, Blaze still hadn't quite made a decision as to who he would like to take on the most...

"I don't know...And really it doesnt matter....put me in the ring with any of um...And in the end, I'll Incinerate them....We'll just have to see how things go...."

[emily]

Okay Mr. Shaddix. I guess I can understand your feeling on all of those men. Now one final question as I know with you being the at the top of the company right now, you don't have a lot of spare time. But, I'm interested in knowing, as well I'm sure the fans are, What can we expect from the first APW World Champion, Blaze this season as a whole and why should the fans stay tuned FOR what you plan on doing?

[blaze]

Blaze's trademark twisted smile begins to show. He knew this was going to be the season of 'Simple Survival'. The Blaze way of things. This was just the beginning of what would certainly be one of the most memorable seasons in any federations history...

"You can expect the same thing you've always expected from me, pure dominance. Though I've shied away from my highflying roots a bit, still expect to see some of the most extreme, hardcore, death defying moves around."

Blaze takes the Mic from Ms.Blake and walks up closer to the camera. He now looks directly into the lens...

"Trust me...This season will be like none other before it....Take my word for it...Only an idiot would miss the things I got in store for this place....So keep it locked here folks....I guarantee satisfaction...Along with...total....Incineration!"

With that, Blaze tosses the Mic back to Ms.Blake. He strikes a short extreme pose infront of the camera, not really knowing why since hes not exactly a fan favorite currently. He then turns and begins to walk off, the camera following him for a moment before turning back to Ms.Blake for the close to the segment....

[emily]

Well, I guess the league better watch out. It seems the APW World Champion has no plans on anyone else on the roster stealing the show as he himself is intending on doing so. Should be interesting to see how all of this plays out. Wayne, Roger back to you guys.

Segment Done