The WZCW logo is seen on screen, rotating around and around for several seconds against a black backdrop until a scene fades in.
The camera pans around showing first a small parking lot devoid of cars, then a gas station with cars periodically strewn at several gas pumps. Finally the scene stops in front of a convenience store, one of the 7-11 variety.
Just a few seconds later the camera has panned to a parking space right in front of the store. Sitting there in the spot is a brand new, not even for sale to the public yet, 2009 Chevy Camaro. Slowly the driver side door opens and out steps
EVEREST! Clothed in a pair of Nike workout pants, navy blue with an orange strip running down the side. Hes got his designer sunglasses on and is sporting a brand new Everest, Champions arent made, Theyre Born, shirt. (available at WZCWshop.com).
He steps out of the car, proceeds to the front and calmly leans up against the hood as if hes waiting for someone. Several people enter and exit the store, some glancing at the superstar, some not noticing, no one with enough gall to come over and talk.
Finally after several moments the scene is interrupted by WZCWs own Becky Serra.
Becky: Wow! You really are here. When I got the call from WZCW headquarters that you wanted me to come out here for an interview and they told me the location, I really thought they were kidding.
EVEREST: Well Becky sometimes you just need to go on location to get a point across.
BECKY: Im not sure I am following.
EVEREST: Well Becky, you see, 2 weeks now Ive been screwed out of matches, first when I had the World Title in my hands and I had Rios down for the count and then when Reaper was heading for a Rock Slide. Amazingly the same guy keeps wanting to stick his nose in my business. The one named Maxx!
At that moment, a man mid 30s roughly 350 lbs. comes strolling out of the store, a slurpy in one hand, several bags of Doritos under the other arm, and a six pack of Coors Light dangling in his other hand. He also has a half shirt on that doesnt come anywhere close to covering up his mid section. On the shirt is the word BIG SEXY in big Black letters. Everest cant help but divert his attention to this man as he walks by.
EVEREST: Whoa Becky, look, look at that! Ive heard that TV adds ten pounds but damn, who knew you could spot Joseph Rios at the local Quickie Mart. Man I never knew the lengths those WZCW tech guys had to go to just to make the champ look presentable on television. Remind me to offer some congratulations to the work those guys do.
As the man passes by, he glances over at Everest in between sips.
EVEREST: Hey champ!
The man just nods his head and keeps going to his truck. Everest turns his attention back to Becky
BECKY: Well Everest let me ask you something. It seems to me that the pre-eminent faction in the WZCW, Dynasty, is starting to show some signs of cracking!
EVEREST: Ah my dear Becky it would look that way, but you know what Ive seen the fire in the eyes of Will, Ive seen first hand the violence that Reaper can bring and Ive seen the lengths that Rios will go to just to keep that title around his waist.
The problem here is Ive also seen the sly, underhanded and downright nasty things that the Dynasty are capable of. I wouldnt put it past Rios to be pulling a huge swerve on everyone. Maybe by having a backup group ready to go to protect him at the PPV, maybe the Nation of Islam maybe someone else. Maybe Rios and Will and Reaper are all in on the secret and come the pay per view match youll see the plan in full bloom. Who knows Becky they could all come out fighting, beat the hell out of each other, bloody each other up and rid the WZCW of the whole bunch of them. Ah that last one would be almost too perfect.
BECKY: So you dont sound convinced that the Dynasty is falling
Becky is interrupted by a young man bolting out the door, with a handful of cash and several slim jims, the cashier following closely, the kid takes three steps into the parking lot and trips right over the parking block, falling face first hard into the parking lot, knocking himself out, and breaking his nose. The cashier stops beside him, takes back the slim jims and the cash and throws out a few cuss words before sliding in a nice kick to the midsection and leaving to re-enter the store.
EVEREST: (Looking at Becky) Well Becky, gives new meaning to the words Snap into a Slim Jim. Wow, I knew Reaper was the lowest paid of the Dynasty members, but damn I thought he was making minimum wage at the worst. Who knew hed have to resort to stealing slim jims, although they are probably for Rios anyway. You know if I knew he was that hard up, I might have felt bad for the guy.
BECKY: Um yeah, this interview just gets farther and farther into the weird. Moving on though, this Monday at Meltdown you have a match with Maxx. Is revenge on your mind?
EVEREST: Revenge? No Becky it isnt about revenge, its about proving a point. I heard Maxx talking earlier. He complained that he didnt like him, he said he interfered in my matches because I said Id be champ. Well Maxx, you know what? I will be WZCW World Champ, dont you worry your sweet little head about that one. But you know Maxx, dont think I havent noticed that bit of gold around your waist. I wont lie to anyone, hardcore is my style, never has been, never will be. I do however, think Ive proven throughout the past few months that I can go extreme when I need to. Normally Maxx you and your little Mayhem title wouldnt even register as a blip on my radar but quite honestly I dont like you. Id like nothing else than to rid you of that extra 15 pounds or so of gold you like to carry.
BECKY: This is the first time youve ever faced Maxx, have you got a plan of attack, have you been able to study any film?
EVEREST: Actually Becky I thought about that last week, when the match was announced. I thought to myself, How do you prepare for this guy? Then it hit me like a drunk pirate! Why not go to the man who would know Maxx better than anyone. Why not go to Steamboat Ricky.
BECKY: Interesting idea, how did that work for you?
EVEREST: Well Becky I called him up and after about 12 minutes of talking, I came away with one bit of information.
BECKY: And what was that?
EVEREST: Apparently you can lead a parrot to water but you cant make him eat a Double Quarter pounder with cheese because parrots dont like cheese.
Becky just looks on stunned.
EVEREST: Yeah I know! Theres probably some very good information and insight in there but Ill be damned if I can find it.
BECKY: Let me ask you this. It seems you are a magnet for the masses, first you take on Dynasty and now it seems the Nation of Islam is targeting you, are you concerned that this may just be a glorified beating.
EVEREST: Well Becky that is the perfect question. You see youve finally hit on the question that is going to answer the question of why we are here at this lovely 7-11.
BECKY: I did?
EVEREST: You did my dear. You see in that little tirade of Maxxs he began talking to a higher power! A person who said I took the bait. The person said that everything was going according to the plan. It seems that this persons name is Gabriel. Ill tell you Becky I listened to this interview several times until it hit me. I knew exactly who he was talking to. Hell, Ive talked to him myself. We are here to prove to all the WZCW fans just who Gabriel is.
EVEREST and Becky finally turn toward the door and enter the store. They head straight to the cashier counter where the cashier from the earlier encounter is stocking the candy shelves. Everest and Becky walk past him and up to the counter where the 7-11 assistant manager is doing some bookwork.
EVEREST: So tell me kid, whats your name?
MANAGER: Um.....It's Gabriel.
EVEREST: Really and what do you do here at the 7-11 Gabriel.
MANAGER: Well Im actually the Assistant Manager.
EVEREST: Very nice. A very good career choice.
MANAGER: Im trying for Regional Manager though, I think Ive got a pretty good chance this time.
EVEREST: Really, good to see you have goals son. Lofty ones at that. So tell me do you know someone named Maxx?
MANAGER: Maxx? You mean like Maxi-pads, cause those are over in aisle 2 over there.
EVEREST: Well
(Everest has to pause for a second)
.. No. how about a man named Maxx? Maybe a fella by the name of DJ?
MANAGER: Maxx? DJ? Werent they a boy band group back in the 90s?
EVEREST: Thank you Gabby! Good luck with that promotion! Well Becky, as you can see, Gabriel is not a higher power, unless you consider a higher power to be the Regional manager at the local 7-11.
BECKY: Potential Regional Manager.
EVEREST: Exactly Becky. Bottom line is come Meltdown, Maxx will be done talking and screaming at the voices. The time to talk will be over and hell have to step into the ring with the Pinnacle of Perfection. Finally there wont be any back jumping, no run ins, not this time, come Meltdown Maxx will have to look into my eyes face to face and hell realize what everyone from Rios to Mohamad Abubu has found out before.
THIS IS MY WORLD! I JUST LET YOU LIVE IN IT[/B].
As Everest and Becky head back out the door a circle of kids and people have engulfed Everests car. Everest politely greets the fans and signs several autographs as Becky also obliges some of her fans with a signature. Becky finally departs as Everest enters his car and slowly drives off.
