Scene opens at the site of Meltdown. It is late in the morning and Leon Kensworth and Johnny Klamour are standing outside of the arena near the entrance. Johnny is having a smoke and talking up a storm to Leon, wildly moving his arms to add emphasis. Leon looks about as board as can be, until his attention is drawn to an oncoming vehicle behind Klamour. Klamour turns and sees the limo rolling across the parking lot. The license plate reading SPT.
Leon: Oh look, I didnt know Stone Temple Pilots were playing on Meltdown tonight.
Klamour: You dolt, thats STP. That could only be one of two great men.
The limo comes to a stop beside them. The limo driver gets out of the car and opens the passenger door. Stepping out of the limo is the Elite X Champion, Showtime David Cougar. Showtime has a huge smile on his face and the Elite X Title hung perfectly around his shoulder.
Cougar: Kentsworth. Johnnnyyy! Bet you werent expecting to see me.
Showtime walks up to both men, Johnny approaches him first and happily shakes his hand.
Showtime
it is as always good to see you. I knew you could do it
I was rooting for you the whole time. I even bet Leon 50 bucks you would take the title from Reynolds.
What are you talking about Johnny? You lost all the matches. I have the bar napkin here with all your picks.
Johnny takes the napkin from Leons hand and rips it up. He stops and turns slowly to Showtimes disapproving look. He takes off his shapes and stares menacingly at Johnny. He then starts to smile and laughs.
Thats alright Johnny, in fact thats exactly what I wanted. A lot of people thought that I would continue my skid, that they knew somehow their hero would be befallen from some wrongful act, that this would be the very last moment that they would see their beloved star on their favourite show. Was it a contract squabble? Could he really be moving on to greater things? But like I knew I would, I prevailed and shocked the world by ending the mock reign of the former Elite X champion Austin Reynolds, and by doing it in the most unexpected way.
Yeah, by bribing that crocked politician into fixing the match for you.
Showtime and Klamour turn sharply towards Leon. Showtime approaches him and stands over him. He then extends his hand and shakes Leons and then leads them towards the arena.
I appreciate your honest opinion, I face many a tough critic and that was cold shot. But had I not been in such an ecstatic mood you mightve ended up an early season cancelation.
Showtime signals his limo driver to carry his luggage inside and leads Leon and Johnny back inside.
The fact is Leon I was in complete control of the match. I was up 3-1 and Reynolds only point was a count out. I couldve continued my assault and ended the feud and the controversy right there and then. But why do that? Why after helping Austin reach the top tier would I want to send him back to the very depths of mediocrity? Because it wasnt enough. Because deep down when Austin spews his own self ego out to himself in the mirror, he knows he cant beat me. He knows he cant beat anybody with any shed of talent in this company. No, a plan ordinary finish where the better man, Showtime David Cougar, stands tall was not enough. The fans deserved more. They needed something bigger.
Leon you may say I had Constantine out there for insurance, in case I wasnt going to win. Well you can read the telegram I sent Constantine. It will confirm that it was plan all along to let my lead slip. I knew that I would beat Austin. By one, two, three, four, however many, I knew I would win. To get the ultimate payback I had to make him feel just as I felt when we fought on Ascension, like hed been screwed over. The look on his face and the fans shocked reaction made me realize the perfection that I had created.
I have taken away from Austin everything that he had and yet still left him among the main event here in WZCW, and now hell have to prove that he really does belong here. And with Lethal Lottery on the horizon and every man competing for a spot, Austin knows he has to go through me to win that match and get a shot to face the WZCW Champion at Kingdom Come and this time there will be no excuses for him to be able to fall back on when I soundly beat him and effectively set my place as the greatest champion ever in WZCW, and soon to be the only man to hold all 4 singles belts.
Showtime, Leon, and Johnny, get to the doors and start walking down the hall towards Showtimes dressing room.
Showtime that is without question the most brilliant idea I have ever heard. Without question I am going to do whatever it takes to get you nominated for an Emmy.
What my umm esteem colleague is trying to ask when you get past the ass kissing is why did you pick John Constantine?
That is a good question Johnny. Thank you Kentsworth for reiterating it to me.
Leon sighs.
Thats Kensworth.
Sorry Leonard, anyway I did put a good amount of thought into whom I wanted to help me. Chris Jones did suffer an unfortunate loss and seemed like a fine prospect, but there was just something about his anger, too combustible, too chaotic. I thought Tucker and Bomb, two young minds I could mold. But then I thought about the personal egos of the two and the fact they sought revenge on the Crashin Movement, something I wanted no part of.
And then I thought the Crashin Movement, strength in numbers, but to be part of a group named after a decrepit jobber, no thanks. And I think I even bumped into Барбоса, but then I thought he might wind up hitting himself with the chair.
The truth is I didnt think of any of those guys. I knew all along I wanted Constantine to be the man to help carry out this plan. Constantine has been a force here from the moment he stepped off the podium and into a ring. He handled Reynolds inside the ring all too well and solidified my views on both of them. As corny as this may sound you guys
I believe in John Constantine.
Showtime enters his private dressing room with Leon and Johnny close behind. He takes off his jacket and hangs it on the chair. He steps towards his bar and pours himself a drink and asks them if they would like a drink. Johnny accepts and Showtime hands him a drink.
Any politician will tell you they need the support of a wealthy backer, a member of the upper echelon or a man with powerful connections, to win the support of the public. Just look at how Sarah Palin supported those members of the Tea Party Movement and most won of their election seats. Now dont compare me to that cuo cuo nut Palin, but all Constantine really needs is one man to say, I support John Constantine. And I believe in what Constantine is saying. He is a voice of great things and a powerful supporting character, quite possibly the John Lithgow to my Michael C. Hall of Dexter for comparison. And with my connections I will help spread his message across to our viewers who will rally and support their Heros, the Showtime Power Trip, while we prepare for a bigger free for all than the next presidential election, the Lethal Lottery.
Showtime sits down in his chair facing Leon and Johnny. Johnny takes a sip back and laughs.
Showtime that is a brilliant idea, this plan has zero holes in it.
I can think of one. Showtime what happens when Constantine decides hed rather go after you and your Elite X championship instead of feuding with 5 different guys? Or what if you guys happen to face each other on this weeks Madness and Anarchy?
Mine and Constantines union is on a term by term basis. He did exactly what I had asked him to do and in and in return I will provide him the means to spread his words. We have an understanding and will work towards the ultimate goal, winning the Lethal Lottery and establishing our dominance in WZCW. For the moment Austin is barely a blip on our radar screen, deflated from his loss, and we will work towards righting the wrong that was the EurAsian Title match. Beckford does not deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as Ty, Big Dave or myself, and Constantine will correct that costly error the guilty 5 have made. If we so happen to face each other on these shows then we will no doubt do what he have to do for the fans. Bones may break and egos could be crushed, but the union will stand and the Elite X title will remain a part of our take over. If I have anything to say about it, it will remain on my shoulders.
Showtime looks down at the belt. He rubs his name plate and then looks back at Leon and Johnny.
As for this week, I could face any one of those 6 men that have wronged us and take one off of our man hunt list, or some lucky individual may get his chance to be in the spot light and step into the ring with Showtime David Cougar. I remember last years Madness and Anarchy. I was up against a brash but talented new comer Marcus Chambers. He and I were in a First Blood match and the end result of his humiliating defeat was his head being smashed through a limo window. Just wait and see what I have in store for an encore this year.
So to all the new comers, Ferbian, Cooper, Hays, and Winters, to all the champions, Beckford, Wunderbar, Crashins and Ty, and to all the has-beens and losers Hammond, Jones, Baez, Gordito, Big Dave and Everest, the best pure wrestling champion is here to begin his conquest towards the biggest prize in this company, the WZCW Heavyweight Championship. And with my associate John Constantine by my side, it will not be long before every belt in WZCW belongs to the new Super Titans of WZCW, it will not be long before everyone becomes a believer
of The Showtime Power Trip!
Showtime turns and looks at Leon and Johnny still standing by the door.
Well... which one of you was smart enough to be taking notes?
My note pad... where did it go.
Johnny pulls a tape recorder from his back pocket.
Got it all right here.
Good... now spread the word.
Johnny runs off and waves Leon's notebook behind him. Leon notices and chaces after Johnny. Showtime goes to shut the door. He hears his phone vibrating and goes to check his text messages. He received one from John Constantine who wrote his first declaration.
"The actions of everyone will finally catch up with them and it begins at Meltdown Madness and Ascension Anarchy."
Showtime texts back.
"and so The Show begins tonight"