[We open to a parking garage. Emerging from an elevator along the wall is Gordito, wearing his ratty red robe, a black t-shirt, and torn blue jeans. He wastes little time approaching his vehicle, a beat up black Datsun 280Z. As he fumbles for his keys, Chuck Myles emerges from another elevator. He spots Gordito about to enter his car, and calls to him.]
Myles: Hey! Juan! Wait up!
[This stops Gordito dead in his tracks. He turns around to find Myles approaching him at a brisk but casual pace.]
Hold on a second there, big guy. I want to discuss something with you.
[Gordito relaxes a bit and leans up on his car.]
Gordito: I got the time, boss. Look, I'm sorry about that nonsense Jones was spitting out earlier in your office. The guy's a real pinhead and...
Never mind that now. He's hardly the first guy to blindly accuse me of anything. I trust that between you and Hammond, Jones will learn a little more sense than to be so disrespectful. No, I have something else I wanted to ask you.
Well, what's on your mind?
Do you remember your first match around here? Not that Redemption dark match. I mean Meltdown 39. What a catch that was for us, huh? Toyota is already a champion. Holmes is cutting his way up the ladder. And you, Gordito. You have already started pulling in a sizable following at the shows. The fans click with you, they dig your energy.
I do my best. I'm glad it's been working out as well as it has. I'm really living my dream here.
Good, good. Do you remember, two weeks later, when you and Baez started a riot around the ring? I was a little distracted with Bateman, and with getting things under control, but I saw your match. You've got some potential. I know I gave you a lot to handle with Jones and Hammond, but I wonder Gordito: Do you think you are up for more?
[Gordito looks a little lost, but entranced by Chuck's words. He scratches his chin a moment.]
The Dirty One is looking to make a big splash this week. I want to come out on top at Ascension, and prove my dedication to Mayhem. I don't want to turn down an opportunity, Boss, but I don't want to stray too far from my prior commitments.
[Myles is quick to pick up where Gordito leaves off.]
But that's the thing: If this works out, it'll be a huge boost of momentum for you. Gordito, this week at Ascension, we will be having a battle royale open to most of the roster. The winner will earn a place at Unscripted as the fourth man in a match for the WZCW World Heavyweight Championship. I want you to enter it.
[Gordito laughs out loud.]
HA! You're serious?
[Gordito looks at Myles straight in the eye.]
YOU ARE SERIOUS! Oh my, this is great.
Excuse me?
I'm sorry Boss, I mean, I don't mean to disrespect the top prize in our industry. I came here with the dream of competing for that belt, of being in the spotlight of the main event. But all the guys in this company, and you're coming up to me? Why?
Why not? I want to make sure the match goes well, and that the guy going into Unscripted is going to generate buzz and draw attention to the event. You said it yourself when you said this is a time of change around WZCW. I know you've found a home in the Mayhem Division, and no one is saying you have to abandon that. But think of the opportunity to take The Dirty Train to a whole new level.
[Gordito looks to be mulling this over.]
And look at it this way Gordito: Even if you win the battle royale, but lose at Unscripted, you'll still have had the chance to show your wares against the very best in the company right now.
[Gordito freezes at the thought of this.]
That's right, a challenge. A test. The test. And all you have to do is find the energy to do two matches in one night. Now, if I've learned anything about you in your time here, it's that you can't possibly say no to that.
You know what, Boss? You're right. I'm in. You tell Bateman and everyone else that...actually, scratch that. I've got a question for you instead.
Sure.
Is Klamor around here right now?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[The camera fades to black. Shortly afterwards, we fade into a hallway. The camera is moving forward, and then stops and turn to the right. There is a door with a blue star on it with the WZCW logo. Below the logo is, in bold letters, the name "Klamor". A hand emerges from the left hand side of the screen and knocks hard upon the door. After a few moments, Johnny Klamor opens the door.]
Klamor: What do ya' want? I've got a deadline and...oh god, it's you.
[The camera pulls back to reveal Gordito standing by the door.]
What, you didn't miss me Johnny K?
Don't call me that, pond scum. And no, I didn't miss you. I don't miss you. After I slam this door in your face, I won't miss you.
[Klamor goes to shut the door, but Gordito stops him with his foot.]
Don't be like that, Johnny K. Why, I'm here to do you a favor.
[Klamor tries to fight Gordito over the door, but then concedes and steps back. Gordito steps back, and Klamor comes forward through the door into the hallway.]
A favor? Let's see, I don't want a tattoo, I don't want my face pierced, and I don't want my hair colored like a freakin' rainbow. What do you mean favor?
Johnny my man, I just heard the biggest news, and I thought about it: Who I trust enough to get that news out? Who do I know that is popular enough and respected enough to give this exclusive scoop to? And I thought...
[Klamor adjusts his tie anticipating some major ass kissing.]
Showtime isn't here tonight.
That's it, get out!
Whoa, whoa, whoa, baby, I'm not done yet. So I think "I know! I'll go find my buddy Johnny K!".
Stop calling me that.
So here I am, ready to share the big news with you.
...well, spit it out.
On the next Ascension, The Dirty Train will be making two stops, baby. First up, The Dirty One will be mopping up Scott Hammond and Chris Jones in a Three Way Match. Then, he'll be coming through an open battle royale to become the fourth man in the main event at Unscripted! That's right, I'm throwing caution into the damn wind and I'm taking on two matches this week. And after it's all said and done, I will not only continue to be the hottest thing in the Mayhem Division, but I will be the surprising, exciting, dominating, and damn fine looking new challenger to the WZCW World Heavyweight Championship!
Are you serious?
[Gordito looks over towards Klamor.]
Aw, crap, you're serious. Look kid, I know you must have a big head being the one guy around here I absolutely cannot stand, but that doesn't make you ready for even a shot at a shot for the world title.
Don't flatter yourself, Johnny K. I'm doing this for the fans, because they deserve the best match we can give them, either here or at Unscripted. And I'm doing this for me, as the ultimate test of my career here so far. Can I get to Unscripted? Can I beat the best of the best? Can I shock the world?
Honestly, I don't think you can do it, freak. I think Phoenix and Lights are going to eat you alive in the match. Oh and Scott Hammond? He's in too, so there's the chance you could lose to the same guy twice in one night! Let's not forget Kurtesy, the man who made you tap out last week. And if they don't stop you, Vengeance sure will when you foolish try to take his belt from him. But you know what? Go ahead and try. Just try and prove me wrong. I don't think you can do it!
I know, but I still love you Johnny. That's why I felt the need to share this with you now. I'm looking forward to a double date with Hammond at Ascension; I can't wait to give the two time champ a beating, times two. I heard Baez was going to be joining us too, which means this will be the third time I've fought the reigning Mayhem Champion. The first time he sneaked out the win, and the second time we were interrupted by the theft of the Mayhem Title. This is going to be lucky number three for The Dirty One. And I mean, sure, Kurtesy beat me last week, but who put his friend and tag partner through a table for the win before that? That's right, ME! I'm better prepared for Kurtesy now, and I won't let him stand in my way.
Ok, sure, you might have some points with that, but still: You're not going to make it, chump. But feel free to try; I mean, it is an open match.
Your concern and support touch me Johnny K.
For the last time, stop calling me that. And if you don't have any other favors for me, I'd like to kindly request that you GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE NOW!
Sheesh, just try to cut a guy into a great deal and this is what you get...
[Gordito turns around to leave, and Klamor heads back into his room. Before he closes the door, however, Gordito pops up right behind him and speaks into his ear.]
You're welcome!
[Klamor jumps, shouts in surprise, and slams the door shut behind him. We fade to black as Gordito walks down the hallway towards the elevators whistling to himself.]