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Post by Jonny Spade on Apr 2, 2009 16:01:29 GMT -5
Trust Me Kid (Bonus points for spotting the reference <_<) By Dave Shadow It’s a cold April day, sunny but a bitter touch in the wind which blows through the streets. Dave Shadow strides along, in a world of his own, imagining the success he believes is inevitable for him. He wears a dark suit and tie combo, with sunglasses. They say that the eyes are the pathway to the soul, but it is Dave’s smile which tells us the most about him. Sly. Schemining. Evil. Even when alone, it’s impossible to remove the slimey smile from his face.
Dave notices that people now cross the street to get out of his way. Most people would be annoyed or offended; Dave is delighted. Before Genocide, everyone would be running up to him, asking for a photo or an autograph. Touching him. Grabbing at him, wanting to touch him. He couldn’t blame them, mind. Who wouldn’t want to say they had touched a part of history. But it did grate on his nerves.
Now he saw them run away, hiding around corners or staying out of his path. Their hands up at their mouths, masking the questions and statements of disgust and mistrust. He preferred it this way. Now he could focus on the job at hand. Making ACW a better place. If they didn’t like him for trying to make their lives better, then so be it. He would have to live with that fact for a while. They would thank him in the long run. They would have a better show, and he would have titles, money, glory. It was a win-win situation, if not a popular one.? ? ?: Hey, you’re Dave Shadow! Dave stopped in his tracks, not voluntarily, but rather due to a small obstacle in his path. He looked down at the kid in front of him, staring back up at him with big, innocent eyes. Dave couldn’t help but laugh; the kid was wearing a Dave Tyler shirt, from way back when Dave first debuted.
Dave: Hey kid. Get out of my way.Kid: Why did you attack Cole? The question caught Dave by surprise. He didn’t know why. It must have been the hundredth time he had been asked since Sunday. Cole had suffered two broken ribs as well as severe bruising, and would be in hospital for quite a while. Dave felt no remorse.
Dave: You’ll understand why someday kid.Dave tried to step round the kid, but to no avail. The kid sidestepped with him, staying directly in his path. Dave was getting annoyed now.
Kid: It wasn’t very nice. Dave: Life isn’t nice kid. Sometimes things have to be done. Bad things. But things which are in everyone’s best interests.Kid: My dad says you’re a bad man now. Dave: I guess that’s a matter of opinion.Kid: He doesn’t want me wearing my Dave Shadow stuff anymore. Dave: You know what. Sometimes you’ve got to listen to your parents. Sometimes, you’ve got to realise that other people know better than you do. Sometimes, you’ve got to just listen to them, cause they know whats best. They love you and they only want whats best for you. I know you’d like to eat nothing but candy and plays computer games all day...Kid: That would be awesome. Dave: ...true...but it wouldn’t get you far in life. They tell you what to do, they stop you having fun cause they know whats best for you. You may not like them for it, but they are doing whats in your best interests. And you should appreciate them for that.Kid: Dave? Dave: Yeah?Kid: Is that some thinly veiled allegorical monologue which on an obvious level relates to my story, but in reality is actually representing your current problems in ACW? Dave: .....Dave picks the kid up, spins round and puts the kid down behind him. He starts to walk away, but the kid shouts at him.
Kid: Dave, do you remember the day you signed my belt? You came to my town and were really nice to everyone, and we all said we wanted to grow up to be just like you. That was awesome. Dave: Kid, for you, the day Dave Shadow graced your town’s autograph signing was the most important day of your life. For me...it was Tuesday.Dave continued walking along the street. The kid would hate him now. But someday, he’d realise that Dave only wanted what was best for him. Someday, he’d look back and see that Dave only wanted ACW to be the best it could be. Someday, the kid would thank him for what he was doing.
Someday, everyone would thank him...
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Post by Jonny Spade on Apr 2, 2009 16:02:01 GMT -5
Segment: Re-appreciation night. (Credit: Road Steelers) As the show gets ready to come to a close, Fort Minor's "Dolla" hits the arena and the fans begin to cheer with everything they have. After a few good seconds, XS3 first emerges to a big reaction. Following closely behind is Thunder Train, raising his arms to a huge pop. Last but certainly not least, Jake Steele and Lee Homicide appear, with Jake raising his world title in the air to a rousing ovation. The four of them collectively nod to one another before making their trek down the ramp towards their night that they have rightfully earned. Their eyes stayed locked on the ring, which contains a red carpet for a canvas. Inside rests three pedestals, each one with a box placed over them. Together, the four of them enter the ring and each of them takes command of a corner, playing to the crowd. Once they set down, XS3 receives the mic from a techie and waves it around, attempting to catch the cheers of the crowd, before bringing it to his mouth.XS3: Ladies and gentlemen. Tonight we stand as a collective unit once more! We have come through hell and high water to entertain you over the past couple of months. And with us overcoming our respective battles at Genocide, we present to you an appreciation night that should've happened a long time ago! Not to sound cocky but we have every right to deserve a night like this. I'm proud of each of my stablemates for what they have been through and I can only say… Good job.XS3 fires a thumbs up in the direction of his friends and they return the gesture with a hint of laughter on their faces.XS3: Jake and Lee, I have to admit, I was rather disappointed at the outcome of your tag title match at Genocide but after tonight, now I'm happy again. I only feel it necessary to congratulate you… and present you with the ACW Tag Team Championship!On cue, the box is raised and the ACW Tag Team Championship is revealed, in all its shiny glory. Jake and Lee claim their respective belts and receive the mic from XS3, reveling in their glory.Steele: You know... I been through a bunch of shit in these past few months. I've went from getting banned from all of ACW by Jay Zero, to beating Jay Zero and becoming World Champion. I've went from gettin' brutally attacked in my own locker room, to throwing niggas off bridges, smashin' toilet stalls, and crushin' niggas throats with steel chains. I've went from findin' out FSX, of all people, was da dude behind da attacks and havin' him duck me every show, to finally catchin' his ass at Genocide and walkin' out with dis right here still around my waist. And just tonight, I've went from havin' Thunderkiss' big ass fall over me last Saturday and retain his Tag Titles, to me and Lee cornerin' his steroid pumpin' ass right in da middle of dis ring and becomin' da World Tag Team Champions! *Steele looks over at Lee, who has a mile wide smile on his face* ...We did it man. You and me. Road Steelers V3. I told you when you first joined dat I was takin' you to da top no matta' what. And here we are my dude. You, Train, Me, we all have somethin' to look at and be proud of. We all got somethin' to call our own! So, all I can really say is... congrats, not only to you two... but to myself as well! Congratulations Jake Steele, you is one fly ass nigga!Moscow laughs as Steele pats himself on the back and Lee takes the mic from his fellow champ and speaks.Lee: Yo! Yoyoyoyoyo! YO! Ayseedubbya, if you like seeing Lee Homicide wearing some championship gold, STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND UUUUUUUUUUP! [/size][/font][/center] Surely by now, you can’t expect any other kind of reaction other than the fans going positively batshit.Eddie Edison: Call me crazy, but I don’t think you’d find many objections to the concept of Lee Homicide: ACW Tag Team Champion in this building. Lee: See, earlier tonight, I proved exactly what I’ve been claiming all along. I keep it real, but suckaz like Thunderkiss can’t even keep it realistic! He thought he could play keep-away with these title belts for as long as he damn well pleased, but he learned the hard way that when I want dat cake, I take dat shit by force! Thunderkiss tried, oh how he TRIED, to keep me from getting my rightful slice, but little did he know that I was planning on snatching up tha whole damn pie! Lee proudly pats the title belt hung over his shoulder as the fans cheer their approval of such sentiments some more.Lee: Now, I betta stop talking before Train over here goes into diabetic shock over all this pastry imagery. HAHA! But before I step outta the spotlight, I wanna remind you guys who your new ACW Tag Team Champion is: itzLEEyuhBITCH! [/size][/font][/center] XS3 takes back the mic and shifts his focus to Train.XS3: Train my man, as a result of your victory at Genocide over Hollywood Mach, it is now time to present you with the ACW International Championship!The box on the second pedestal is raised and Train immediately takes his ACW International Championship, the title he went through hell to get.Train: You know...it took everything that I had in order to obtain this title. I showed that Mach is nothing but a washed up piece of shit. And I finished that whole deal earlier tonight when I gave that punk ass Chris Phenomenal what he deserved. This past Saturday at Genocide I gave my heart to win this title, and I look in this ring and see how my friends, nay, my brothers, stand in victory. We have stated our claims that we are the most dominate force in ACW and this proves it. This is the icing on the cake! With every titles that matters (LOLOLOL) at our side, we will continue to dominate for many more months to come. Train gives the mic to Jake and raises the title above his head, with every fan and his stablemates applauding him. To say that he deserved it would be an understatement indeed. XS3 suddenly pauses and looks at the extra pedestal. Jake takes the mic and speaks to XS3.Steele: Hold on, Matt. Dis night ain't over just yet. Though we could not present you a title at dis very moment, we arranged what we feel as a prize for beating dat pounk ass AC Evans. I'm sure you'll still love dis though.XS3 raises an eyebrow in confusion and a couple of seconds pass before the final box is raised. Inside rests a trophy, no bigger than two inches. XS3's smile slowly begins to fade upon seeing it and he stands with a dumbfounded look on his face. Ginger picks up the trophy and hands it to XS3, who cannot find anything more than an impulse to accept his consolation prize, so it seems. He slowly looks down at the trophy and then he looks back at Jake, with a look of confusion in his eyes.Steele: Nah man, we just fuckin' around. Yo real prize is bein' da best friend anyone could ever ask for. You've been through thick and thin for us, and on a personal note you've done more for me than anybody else in dis fed, and for dat, again I thank you brutha.Jake moves forward and gives his stablemate a bro hug, not realizing XS3 is staring off blankly into space. Lee then gives a bro hug to XS3 and calls him a good friend to have. Train then goes over and picks up XS3 with a gentle bearhug, as XS3 still looks on in silence. Train then sets him down and takes the trophy from his hands.Train: You gonna eat this? Cause if you won't I will...No reaction.Train: Okay then. OM NOM NOM!!!As Train eats the trophy, XS3's attention shifts to see the Road Steelers ascending the ropes to show off their newfound prizes. Train has a hard time balancing himself on the ropes but he manages to raise his title in the air for all to see. XS3 then slowly looks down at his hands: nothing fills them. There is nothing to claim for his own, no prize for going through hell at Genocide, no consolation, nothing. XS3 slowly brings his hands inwards and clenches them, turning them white with malice. His teeth grit and his breathing becomes more agitated and furious. Once he looks up, his body begins shaking with resentment and he sees Jake and Lee turning around to face him.
The clock inside XS3 continues to tick, gradually reducing its speed with every heartbeat.
And suddenly, it ticks no more.
No one is able to warn the three in time as XS3 lunges towards his teammates and clotheslines them down to the canvas. The Moscow crowd is taken aback in astonishment as Train turns his head and finds XS3 charging at him. Train is shoved off the ropes and down to the outside, hitting his head on the apron. XS3 grabs Lee by the head and picks him up before tossing him over the ropes to the outside. XS3 turns his attention to Jake and sees him wondering why a man he called his friend is doing this. XS3 disregards any emotion he may have and mounts on Jake, laying into him with stiff punches. XS3 then stops and rolls to the outside, first targeting Lee. The recently recruited Road Steeler is picked up once more and XS3 uses all his strength to Irish whip him into the steps, sending him tumbling over the steps and to the other side.
The Russian fans' reaction for XS3 is turning into a rather negative one as he reaches over and picks up the ACW International Championship. He goes over to Train and gives him a look that basically says he outright despises the new International champ. XS3 pauses and spits on the title before pulling back, letting anger overcome his body. XS3 then drills Train directly between the eyes with the International title. The big guy falls to the ground and XS3 tosses the title at the fallen Train. The camera gets a glimpse of the seemingly unconscious Train as XS3 then sees Jake using the ropes to get to his feet. XS3 re-enters the ring with a newfound purpose set in his mind.
Jake finally gets back to his full vertical base but doesn't quite face XS3 yet. Jake staggers around, confused as to why this is all coming to an abrupt end. XS3 then sees Jake facing him and he takes a charge at Jake. Needless to say, eight months of good times and friendships go down the drain the moment XS3 hits the Shadow Step. It's almost like time stands still during this moment and as Jake crashes into the canvas, XS3 feels a weight being lifted off of his back, no longer dealing with a burden. Jake is out cold in the middle of the ring and XS3 stands up and surveys the carnage caused by him, the result of emotions and frustration boiling over. Without a hint of sentiment, XS3 turns and finds the prize he really wants:
The ACW World Heavyweight Championship.
XS3 walks over to the belt and picks it up, holding it in his hands. He feels like a kid in a candy store, having found the largest treat of them all. XS3 then places a foot on the fallen Jake and holds the title up with his left arm. Moscow's booing can't be anymore louder as XS3 then lowers his arm and places the belt across Jake's waist before leaving the ring. As he sees his now-former brothers laying beaten and bruised, XS3 walks backwards up the ramp before hitting the stage. Once he reaches the top, he looks on at the fans and finally breaks his stance with a small smirk. XS3 then raises his arms defiantly to them before turning around and leaving the way he came.
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Post by Jonny Spade on Apr 2, 2009 16:03:10 GMT -5
Putting All Your Eggs In One Basket Dan White We're in Moscow, Russia, one of Europe's finest cities. ACW have been here before, but this is going to be one of the biggest Meltdowns in history. We're on the road to Fallen Heroes, and there are so many men and women alike that wish to bite into that match, and go on towards Omega Effect, in an attempt to win the World Title. Following his failed title attempt last month against his brother Jake Steele, Dan White no longer has the chance to get a World Title shot, at least in a sanctioned match by Gingerdude. Dan has to win Fallen Heroes in order to have any chance of winning the World Title anytime soon.
ANARCHY!!!!!!
There's a massive pop as “Anarchy in the UK” by The Sex Pistols hits, and Dan White confidently walks out, wearing a pair of gray jogging bottoms, and a black plain buttoned t-shirt. He's not scheduled for a match tonight, and it looks as though he's just gotten out of bed, as he walks down the ramp and enters the ring. He's handed a microphone by one of the crew members, allowing the music to fade and allowing the fans to give him a few more moments of appreciation before he begins to speak.Dan White: You know I had my first Genocide match in three years last Saturday night at Genocide, and I think I proved that I'm more than capable and performing acts of heroism that you would consider nothing short of impossible. I was two-one down and that match, and I managed to defeat not only Jonny Spade, but also the Entertainment Champion Dave Shadow. The Russian crowd boos for the recently-turned heel.Dan White: I proved that no matter what boundary is placed in front of me, I can take on the challenge. I was supporting my team, and as shown, I am a vital part of The Empire. And you didn't see us on Saturday trying to punch above our weight and risk things by challenging RSX3 or whatever you want to call that group of men. We knew our limits, we had to work as a team, and against a coalition of men of different nationalities, different backgrounds, and different ideals, the British ruled the roast. He pauses, and there's a hush from the crowd; they don't quite know how to react from The Empire comment, as in their eyes, The Empire are very much bad guys.Dan White: But that's not why I am out here. I am out here because we have Fallen Heroes in less than a month's time, and I just so happen to be rising to the peak of my wrestling ability. I'm in the best shape I've ever been in, I can last a match longer than a certified Ironman, and I have proven in the past two months that I can defeat anybody that I need to. People like Danny Mainer and Fallen Souls, people that before lately I had never defeated. But like I said, I have proven that I ought to put myself in that Fallen Heroes match, and that I ought to go on to Omega Effect, no matter who I fight, no matter who is the champ, and I end five years of hurt and become the World champion. There's a huge pop from the crowd; they want to see Dan White going on and winning Fallen Heroes. They want to see Dan White challenge the World champion at Omega Effect and win the title.Dan White: ...The thing is... ...Uh-oh.Dan White: I really have to consider whether or not I can do this. Let me take you on a history lesson of sorts. I've taken part in countless Battle Royales in the past. I don't know the number, but it must be closer to ten than two. It's not a match I'm strong in. If it was a massive clusterfuck to climb a ladder and grab a briefcase from the rafters, I'd be happy doing it. If it was a 30-man tag table elimination match, then I'd be happy going into that match. I have this psychological feeling that this match isn't going to be right for me. What do you think? Crowd: WEAK!!! There's a smirk from Dan, as he didn't expect the fans to react with his own catch phrase. Dan just shrugs his shoulders and goes along with it.Dan White: Well, I can't fault ya! I reckon you could be wrong. I'm weak, I need to be stronger in this thick skull of mine to win Fallen Heroes. With a confident smile, he looks to the crowd.Dan White: So, do you think that I should enter Fallen Heroes? Crowd: YEEEEAAAAAAHHHHH!!!! There's another broad smile from Dan. He rubs his hands, knowing that he's playing the Russian crowd into his hands.Dan White: Well then, I guess the roster are going to have to look out for me. I suppose there's no stopping me from winning Fallen Heroes, and going to Omega Effect! ??: ...Except for me. There's a sudden turn towards the titantron, and there's a sigh of annoyance, as Dan White and the crowd alike turns to see Chairman Gingerdude standing, with a microphone in one hand and a briefcase in another. He's certainly taking it easy this show, but he's made it out here, which shows that he has something to say. Dan is less than impressed.Dan White: Look Gingerpubes, what do you want out here? Gingerdude begins to speak, with an evil smile on his face.Gingerdude: You know Dan, you underestimate me. You don't respect me. Your sheer ignorance has warped your stupid mind once again. Not taking kindly to being called stupid, Dan fires back with a host of expletives.Dan White: Listen, you tosser! You can't fucking talk to me like that! Gingerdude: Oh, but I can, and I suggest that you shush your mouth before I fire you on the spot. Dan goes to react again, but he instead pauses, watching as Gingerdude places the microphone in his pocket, and unclips the briefcase. He pulls out what looks to be a set of sheets of paper in a plastic transparent wallet. Dan shakes his head; it's as though he knows fine well what Gingerdude has, and he doesn't like it. With the piece of paper in hand, Gingerdude pulls his microphone back out, and resumes talking.Gingerdude: You know what this is, don't you? This is the contract you signed with ACW the night before Fallen Heroes last year. April the 25th. Your lawyers contacted my lawyers, and a contract was signed. According to your demands, and you have to remember that you had some weird, face painted, queer thing going at that point, but you wanted a one year contract. That's all we were happy giving you, and that's all you were happy with. We had a sound agreement, wouldn't you agree? Dan scrunches his mouth to one side; he doesn't like the direction Gingerdude is going.Gingerdude: Fallen Heroes this year falls on the date of the 25th of April, the very day that your contract runs out. Now, this provides me with a handful of problems, Dan. The main point being whether or not I shoulder offer you a new contract. Dan White: [Cutting in] Oh come on, Gingerdude. You know fine well I'm one of the biggest drawers in this business! I know it, you know it, the board of directors know it, and these fans damn well know it! There's huge cheers from the crowd, as a chant breaks out.Crowd: WHITE! WHITE! WHITE WHITE WHITE! WHITE! WHITE! WHITE WHITE WHITE!!! Dan shrugs his shoulders towards Gingerdude, signaling that not offering the Welshman a new contract would be business suicide.Dan White: As you can see. Gingerdude: Aha, but you didn't let me finish. And I don't like being interrupted, Dan, but we'll let that slide. Basically, whilst losing you would, and I say this rather reluctantly, result in us losing a number on the ratings, and substantial buy rates, I fully believe that with you out of this company, we would save a colossal sum on lawsuits by offensive members of our demographic, a demographic which you are deeply affecting. Dan's head enough of this.Dan White: Bollocks. Gingerdude: -Hold on, Dan. Again, you didn't let me finish. What I wanted to say is that I'm going to offer you a proposal. You have two options in front of you. I am going to get my solicitors together, and we are going to look over the idea of giving you a contract we call the “Hall of Fame” contract. Basically, we are going to sign you onto ACW's longest ever contract. Ten years. With the added bonus of the clause that you cannot be released, under any circumstances. Dan raises an eyebrow, waiting for the catch.Gingerdude: The other option is that you enter Fallen Heroes. You enter Fallen Heroes, you do not get a contract. If you somehow defeat the odds and manage to actually win the Battle Royale, then you're allowed your title shot. If you win the title shot at Omega Effect, then you have the title. We cannot make you leave. But that's your option. Dan goes to speak, but Gingerdude raises a finger, pausing him before he speaks.Gingerdude: Don't speak, Dan. You have four days to think carefully about those options. I'll see you on Warfare. There's a few boos, but mostly silence at the sheer shock of the whole situation. Dan can either enter Fallen Heroes, or sign a contract that guarantees his future in ACW. But what a decision he has to make. As “Gingerdude's Theme” hits and the Chairman exits, Dan just shakes his head with disbelief. He's at the top of his game, and he should be preparing himself for the chance to fight on ACW's greatest stage. Omega Effect 5.
But instead, a scheming Chairman has ruined this chance for him. Two options. One big decision.
What would you pick?
Fade to Black.
End of Show.
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Post by xs3 on Apr 2, 2009 16:04:18 GMT -5
Awesome show. Prepare for a hellacious war between Jake and I, ACW.
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Post by lee on Apr 2, 2009 16:41:55 GMT -5
THIS will teach CP to NEVAH doubt me! ;D
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Post by Kim Jong CP on Apr 2, 2009 16:50:36 GMT -5
baw you, I'll get you one these days, me and my three matches per show.
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Post by The Feature Presentation on Apr 2, 2009 19:17:31 GMT -5
OOOOOH YEAAAH!
Macho WILL be the Next Bond Villain!
Macho's MVP: Dave Shadow.
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