The scene opens just outside a locker room. The picture comes into focus and the EVEREST nameplate can be seen on the door. The camera pans over and we see none other than Everests favorite interviewer, Becky Serra as she knocks on the door.
EVEREST: Its open, come in.
Becky and the camera man heading into the room which is very dark save for a light emitting from the flat screen television over at the other side of the room. The camera slowly heads to the television. When it gets close enough the audience can tell what is being viewed on the screen, its an Alex Bowen match from several weeks ago. Becky finally chimes in.
BECKY: Excuse me Everest? Do you mind offering up a few minutes of your time?
Everest rises to his feet and flips the light switch thats on the wall beside him. He then grabs the remote and turns off the tv.
EVEREST: Well Beck, what can I do for you? My guess though is youre here to talk about the upcoming Meltdown.
BECKY: Ah right you are Everest, you really do know me to well.
EVEREST; *Winks at Becky* Hey what can I say, part of the business is to know everything about the people around you.
BECKY: Is that why you were watching that match of Alexs when I came in.
EVEREST: Exactly!
BECKY: Well as every one here at WZCW, and all the WZCW fans know, we have a title picture as murky as the
well as murky as
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EVEREST: Ah, relax there Becky, I get what youre saying. I have to admit I never saw this one coming. I seen that suit wearing corporate shark roaming the backstage area all night at the last Meltdown. I never really knew who it was, nor honestly did I care. I do remember hanging out with the talent at the guerilla position for the main event. Watching Legend and Will go one on one, just enjoying the show when that guy strolled right on by and headed to the ring. I glanced at the guys and you could tell none of them knew what the hell was going on. After the show the news was just seen as a blockbuster, fans, wrestlers, WZCW workers, even the hookers outside the arena who claimed they were Myles sisters, no one knew what to say. We were all in shock. Hell I think were still a little shocked. Still trying to get it through our heads what is going on. Bottom line though, many of the top of the line, main event caliber superstars are finally getting a fair shot to win the biggest prize that WZCW has to offer. It seems to me that we may have finally seen an end to the reign of the Dynasty. Now dont worry that mouth piece Rios will jump at the shot to tell you differently and that sorry excuse for a human being Legend will also happily jump at the shot to put in his two cents about that being a bunch of bull, that Dynasty is still the one true dominating force in the WZCW but the fact is they pissed off the wrong people this time. Now they wont have Myles to save them anymore.
BECKY: Speaking of the World title Tournament? How about your first round opponent Alex Bowen?
EVEREST: Well Becks, what can I say. I dont know Alex Bowen from Alex Wright, although Im betting Bowen doesnt have the dance moves of Alex Wright, that guy could dance.
BECKY: You seem pretty confident that Bowen isnt much of a challenge?
EVEREST: No, no, no, no Becky, Alex is here in WZCW because he is one of the elite. He is one of the best. The best of the best you might say. Im just saying I dont know all that much about him. But Im learning, you see I just happened to have a few connections in our marketing department and I get an early copy of the newest WZCW product: The Complete Guide to WZCW! Available soon at WZCW.com.
BECKY: Ive heard of this book, its being hailed as the encyclopedia of the WZCW. Everything you have ever needed to know about all the WZCW superstars.
EVEREST: Exactly Becky, and here on page 83 starts the bio on WZCWs resident
what was that he called himself
Everest quickly scans the page before continuing
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EVEREST: Ah yes, WZCWs resident Hardcore Juggalo? Im not real sure what the hell a Juggalo is? We all know what a gigalo is but a Juggalo is another story.
BECKY: Huh?
EVEREST: You know a gigalo! You know that little fellow that hangs around in all those Adam Sandler movies?
BECKY: Isnt that Rob Schnieder? Are you saying Alex Bowen reminds you of him?
Everest starts shaking his head and looks confused
EVEREST: What? Alright Becky youre confusing me. Back to what I was saying. From what Ive read here and what Ive seen on video, Ive already got two big problems with this Alex fellow.
BECKY: And those might be?
EVEREST: Well it says here hes from the Dark Carnival! Now Ive was an Army brat growing up, and with my dad stationed all over the world I got to see plenty of Carnivals, even some fairly dark ones and Im pretty sure I never seen any clown like this guy.
Next of all he likes to call himself the Hardcore Juggalo, and like I said I dont know what a Juggalo is but seeing as how Im the current holder of the WZCW Mayhem title, it seems to me that this kid feels the need to tread on my turf by calling himself hardcore.
Just then Everests phone rings, blaring out his very own entrance music. Everest looks down at the number before continuing his rant.
EVEREST: Pretty cool huh. Yet another product you can purchase on WZCW.com. I really should get commission on these sales. Anyway, back to Alex. Simple fact Alex, youre not in the Carnival anymore. Youve got the shot of a lifetime! I know that and Im sure you know that. Another thing Im pretty damn sure about is you arent going to half ass it. Youll bring youre A-game. I know you will. Honestly from what Ive seen recently you deserve this opportunity. There is one problem though. One thing thats unfortunate for you. A thing that you cant stop.
Its called Destiny, and this time its on my side. Ive said it before and Ill say it again. This isnt personal, cause personally I dont give a damn what you do on your time. The only thing I care about is the WZCW World Title. As good as you are going to be, and you will be good, you ARE NOT ME! At Meltdown your lesson is coming. Whatever way I have to get it done, it doesnt matter to me. You want to bring your weapons to the ring? Thats cool, Im getting surprising comfortable with beating folks down that way. You want to get down on the mat and wrestle? Thats fine too, youll find Im more than your equal there as well! You want to go the air? Ill ground you faster than the rising gas prices are grounding airlines.
Everest is now smiling, ear to ear, almost like he cant wait to get into the ring. Hes elated at what hes saying, happy about his opportunity. Everest is within inches of the camera as he finishes his thoughts
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EVEREST: Are you ready Alex, because I am. You see to get to the top you are going to need to scale the mountain. Ill be waiting Alex, and come Meltdown your ascent is going to come to a cold hard stop courtesy of the ROCKSLIDE! One two three and when you wake up, when the cobwebs are cleared out and the ice is put away youll be the first person in this tournament to realize:
THIS IS MY WORLD!
AND I JUST LET YOU LIVE IN IT!
Oh and that title IS mine! Those nice folks up at corporate are just keeping tabs on it for me.
Becky, you know how much I would love to sit and chat with you but Janessa is meeting me for dinner and I dont want to keep her waiting.
Thanks again for letting me spout off.
BECKY: It was my pleasure Everest, talk to you soon.
EVEREST: You betcha. Take care.
With that Becky rises up from her chair as the picture fades to black.
