On Demand (Episode 1): Main Event: Aries vs Aaron Craig

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Single: Aries vs Aaron Craig

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RP's due Sunday 17th June, Midnight US EST.

 

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*The camera fades in to a children's playground in an undisclosed location, the sky an orange and amber hue as the sun is beginning to set and night is beginning to dawn. There is no one at the playground. After a few moments the camera rotates to a swing set, where perched on one of the swings is Aries, his head looking down towards the sand that lay on the ground and his long dirty blonde hair covering his face and eyes. The swing is gently moving back and forth, creaking all the while. Aries raises his face and blows the hair out of his eyes before beginning to have a sickly grin on his face, the type of grin that the Joker would flash before killing one of his victims in the old Batman movies/comics. Slowly he opens his mouth and begins to speak...*

Aries: And so it begins again. I tried to warn you all. I really tried. But you wouldn't listen. You just wouldn't listen. I told you of my addiction and what did you do? You laughed and threw more of my drug of choice at me. Well I'm not a quitter like some of you, and when I find something I like I stick with it. You will all see what I mean at the first show we have here in the WZCW. A man by the name of Aaron Craig is to be my opponent. This man means nothing to me, I have no empathy for his struggles in life or the scars on his body. He is nothing but a pawn to me; a set of stairs leading to a higher place. When we meet in that ring I warn you now Aaron to lay down for the count. You don't want to face me in that ring. That is MY world in there, not yours, and anyone who attempts to invade my world without my permission will pay dearly for their trespasses. I'm sure you've heard the shtick before countless times in promos from every man to ever wrestle; 'I'm better then you, you will lose, etc, etc, etc.' But none of these men before me have seen or done the things I have. They haven't laid awake all night long with broken bones and painkillers rushing through their veins, praying for the drugs to work and to take away the pain---

*his eyes twinkle and begin to glaze as the sickly grin returns. He chuckles softly*

--that wonderful, loving pain. I've never kept many friends, but pain has always been there for me. Always there to lean on and to rely on in times of trouble. Never wavering in its effect on my body; always consistent in it's effect. I used to lay awake at night at this time, screaming bloody murder for the entire world, to avenge the things that had happened to me in my life. Everyone deserved to suffer for what happened to me. And you, Aaron Craig, are no different.

You may be wondering to yourself...why am I here at this playground? This is a place for children to play and laugh, to enjoy their life and their childhood. I am here because I had no childhood. It was stolen from me by God himself when he decided to take my father from me. He could've had anyone, chosen any man to bring to his kingdom...and yet he chose MY father. It all spiraled out of control from there. Drugs, sex, violence, crime & pain were the pillars on which I built my life. I still remember sleeping in gutters next to the bums, begging for quarters so I could scrounge up for that next hit or that next cheeseburger.

But you Aaron...you had a childhood. You had a happy family...loving parents. I can imagine you now as a child, skipping to school whistling some Aussie folk tune and getting straight A's in school. I can see you...handsome, popular with the girls, an amazing athlete who everyone wanted to be around at all times. I can see you scoring the game winning goal for your school, all of your peers lifting you up on their shoulders in triumph. You had everything Aaron...everything I didn't.

*His voice rises as he begins to shout loudly and angrily, his voice shaking. He stands up and begins screaming frantically*

YOU STOLE IT FROM ME. YOU THIEF! YOU'RE A GOD DAMN NO-GOOD F*%$ING THIEF! YOU WILL PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE TAKEN FROM ME YOU SON OF A BITCH, YOU WILL PAY!

*Aries sits back down and takes a few deep breathes before beginning to laugh, unable to control it. His voice rises up and down with laughter as tears begin streaming from his eyes. In the midst of his laughter he stops suddenly and without warning and stares into the camera with eyes that show no emotion or soul behind them.*

You stole it from me Aaron Craig...and now...now its time for justice. It's time for you to pay. It is time...for you...to pay. You took my childhood and my happiness when you made that deal with God...and now...now you'll have to suffer from the deal I've made with the devil. My soul...in exchange....for your body. You've been warned.

*Aries stands again and walks towards the camera, pushing the camera man down onto the ground. The camera crashes to the ground and the lens cracks slightly, however the camera is positioned on the ground so as you can still see Aries standing before the camera man*

GET OUT OF HERE! LEAVE! GOD DOES NOT DWELL IN THIS PLACE AARON CRAIG...AND HE WILL NOT PROTECT YOU FROM MY HANDS. THE BLOOD WILL BE ON MY HANDS BUT THE BLAME WILL REST ON YOUR SHOULDERS!

*The camera fades out as the sound of Aries laughing hysterically/crying hysterically can be heard in the backround...*


FADE TO BLACK.​

 

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The camera opens up looking at an old white Building. Though it is apparent the building is numerous years old it is still in fairly good condition. The camera pans to show a more modern improvement for the building, a pergola. Under the green pergola roof a middle aged lady talks to 2 children, their ages roughly gauged between 9 and 11 years. The two boys are both wearing what seems like grey jeans, they both have marron jumpers on and blue tshirts can be seen beneath these jumpers. The camera continues to pan around, showing an old toilet block, then a wooden fort; where more boy’s simiarliry dressed to the first 2 play chasey on the barked area on which the fort stands. The camera continues around showing a group of girls, grey jeans replaced by blue skirts, playing with dolls. Finally the camera focuses on an oval in the distance. Goalposts can be seen at both ends of the field. The posts are old, no longer standing straight but at an angle. Boys can be seen upon the field chasing a football around, the camera then spies a figure sitting alone on a log bench and the camera makes its way towards the figure. As the camera nears we can see that it is Aaron Craig. He is wearing a black long sleeved t-shirt, on which the phrase ‘Enter The Highlight Zone’ is written in gold lettering, he has black shorts on with white Nike shoes. He sees the camera coming towards him and stands. Removing his trademark sunglasses, and placing them on his head.

So finally the time has come, after months of anticipation WZCW’s first show has finally arrived. The hype is over; the time for each man and woman to prove what he or she is capable of is now upon us. ‘The Highlight’s’ first roadblock, no wait I don’t mean roadblock, my first speed hump is Aries. Ahh Aries I have seen you and your little videos. Proclaiming your addiction and love for pain. Interesting then that you would pump things into your body to take away something you love and crave. But I do think you have at least two addictions Aries, one an addiction to talking bulls**t and two, an addiction to listening to the sound of your own drab voice, I think you have got all the people out there confused for people that give a damn about you. You’re a nobody Aries.

Your right Aries I did have a good childhood, I was popular at school and at the top of my class. I was a good sportsman this is true. But none of these things were just given to me Aries. No, they all came from opportunities that fell in my path, but along this path also fell challenges. Challenges that I did not waver in facing, to be the best I could be, to be the damn best at everything I did. While I saw these opportunities and challenges as a way of bettering myself, you, Aries saw any challenges in your way as simply the world standing in your way of what you felt you deserved. People don’t deserve anything they earn it. If things don’t fall their way they pick things up and struggle on. You Aries just try to lay blame on everyone else but yourself, some of you decisions would have taken your life in certain directions, but rather than blame yourself for these failings, its easer to push the blame elsewhere an act like the world and God himself have always been against you. What it is you want Aries a nice hug? People to share your pain? To feel sympathy for poor little Aries? Well you can check in the dictionary between s**t and syphilis for ‘The Highlight’s’ sympathy. You can continue to blame God, you can keep blaming me and accusing me of stealing from you. Frankly Aries I do not care, I have had a good life, you, as you let everyone know constantly, have had a rough life. I have words of advice for you toughen the hell up, build a bridge and get over it, hell Ill even supply the Lego for you.

Suddenly a football bounces into view. Nonchalantly Aaron sticks out his hand stopping the awkwardly bouncing ball. Gripping the football in one hand, Aaron looks of screen, slowly readies himself and of one step kicks a perfect drop punt. The camera quickly follows the trajectory of the ball as it travels some 45 metres before hitting a boy on the chest. The camera that swings back to Aaron.

But on to our match Aries. You say its in my best interests for me to lay down for the count. I think those drugs have burnt out what few brain cells you had remaining. You will find out that the Highlight lays or backs down from nothing or nobody. You say its your world Aries? Well despite your warnings I am going to invade your so called world. Do I care about what so called consequences there are for that?? HELL NO! Why? Cos there is none better than me Aries, no one on this face of the planet is better than ‘The Highlight’ Aaron Craig. The fans will flock for miles just to capture a glimpse of what I am capable of in that ring. It will be you luck night Aries, as you will have a front row ticket to another one of the Highlights masterpieces. If its pain that you so love and desire, than I can guarantee you that when we meet in the ring, you will think that all your birthdays, Christmas’s, cheeseburgers have come at once. You will have you 15 seconds of fame in the ring with me Aries, but like everyone else that faces me, when its all said and done you will drop from the Pinnacle!!

Aaron takes the sunglasses from the top of his head and puts them on again. He stops for a second, a look of intensity on his face. Then he casually walks of screen. The sound of children’s laughter can be heard in the background.

 

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The scene opens up backstage at the WZCW arena. WZCW’s own Rebecca Serra is seen standing in front of what seems to be a chain link fence, on which is placed a red WZCW logo. Rebecca is dressed very professionally in a black suit with her hair tied back into a bun. In her right hand is a microphone, which also bears the WZCW logo. After standing for a few seconds, Rebecca slowly lifts the microphone to her mouth and begins to speak.

Rebecca: After months of anticipation and excitement, the debut show of WZCW is nearly upon us. Ticket sales have been incredibly strong as people rush to make sure they don’t miss the opportunity to see the WZCW stars go head to head for the very first time. Chairman of the Board Chuck Myles has made some great matches in order to allow the debut show to go off with a bang. No match is more anticipated by fans and experts alike than that of the main event, which pits ‘The Highlight’ Aaron Craig against ‘The Zodiac Killer’ Aries. I am lucky enough to have one of the combatants in this match, Aaron Craig here with me. Welcome Aaron.

The camera slowly pans back, now both Rebecca and Aaron Craig can be clearly seen in the shot. Aaron takes a couple more steps so he is standing right beside Rebecca. He is dressed in a short sleeved, blue West Coast Eagles tank top, with light blue jeans. His right shoulder is lightly strapped and his trademark sunnies. Rebecca slowly lifts the microphone as Aaron begins to speak.

Aaron: No worries Rebecca honey. You know it’s always a pleasure for ‘The Highlight’ to be of service for a lovely lady like yourself, and I know you appreciate it.

Rebecca: Yes I sure do Aaron. Now you match with Aries. We have all seen those disturbing videos with Aries. My first question is simply, are you worried about Aries?

Aaron: You know Rebecca, at first I didn’t have any qualms at all about Aries, he was just another piece of garbage in my way. But after watching those videos I can say that I am little worried yes.
Rebecca: Oh you’re a little worried ok.

Aaron: Don’t sound so shocked Rebecca. The Highlight is just a man to, so why wouldn’t I be worried?? If your question meant am I worried about facing him, then no I’m not. Aries is a nothing, a nobody. He is like a piece of dog turd upon ‘The Highlights’ shoe; all I need is a good stick to get it off. So no, i'm not worried about him; I am worried for him Rebecca.

Rebecca: Your worried for him?

Aaron: That’s right Becky I am worried for him. I mean have you seen those videos? That guy is a total and utter nut job; there is no question about that. I mean I have heard about people who have a screw loose, but this guy. Wow, the whole damn contraption is loose with this guy. I mean at first I though his videos were kind of funny, I thought he was some kind of comedian, you know the gentle comic relief guy. But the more I watched the more I saw that this dude is serious. He actually believes have the stuff he is sprouting, and you know I believe him when he means that he is good at dishing out pain.

Rebecca: Ok

Aaron: Yeah I mean I had to sit through his videos, and damn were they painful. I hear the Chinese are going to take them and use them as a new form of torture. Will make water torture look like a weekend at Wet N Wild World with some Playboy bunnies. Aaron begins to mimic Aries’s voice, oh you stole from me, i’m addicted to pain I love it, my uncle really was a nice man I swear it he told me he loved me. Aries will you just shut the hell up. Its bad enough that everyone has to look at you, then we have to listen to you talk with the whoa is me attitude. If you want I can bring a whole truckload of tissues so you can cry your little heart out until your all content.

Aaron stops talking for a few seconds and seems like he is done. Rebecca lowers the microphone to her lips again, and looks as if she is going to ask another question. Aaron’s hand then reaches out taking the microphone and lifting it to his own lips. He removes his sunglasses slowly, and has a look of steely determination in his eyes. The camera closes in on his face so that Rebecca can no longer be seen.

Aaron: But that’s not even the main reason I’m worried about you Aries. Oh no, the main reasons is that Chuck Myles in all his wisdom has booked us to face each other in the ring one on one. I don’t envy you Aries cos that’s like swimming with jaws. You shouldn’t be getting in the ring with me; you should be in a nice padded room with a comfortable jacket on. You know you wont get out of there in one piece, that’s why your inner child, that poor abused little boy asked me to hand you the win. Because deep down inside you know you don’t have what it takes to take on ‘The Highlight’ and beat him one on one. But there will be no backing down Aries, because there is no quit in Aaron Craig I will give no quarter because I carry no remorse for you or your problems. Every night I go out there and bust my ass for those people, the people that flock to see just a glimpse of the amazing athlete I am and when we meet that will be no different. I have put my body on the line and bleed many times, and no hollow threat or warning from the likes of you will persuade me to do otherwise.

Aaron: But you know Aries I am a kind hearted man. So i’m going to do a little something for you, I am going to even up the odds just a touch for you Mr Zodiac Killer. I’m going to give you the opportunity to bring a few of your little friends along with you. So bring along that little crab, bring along that half man half horse dude, hell even bring along those two gay twins. Bring em all if you want, we can have one big zodiac get together and you can all predict what’s going to happen. But I guran damn tee that those predications will all be the same. Aries, you will start the day in the spotlight, with the attention. But then a man you can’t defeat will stand in your way. Try as you might you just wont have what it takes to defeat him, then with the eyes of the world upon you, you will know what it feels like to take dive from the Pinnacle. Then one by damn one ‘The Highlight’ will kick the crabs ass, the horse dudes ass, boot the gay twins back to the gay mardi gras and give you Aries the whipping of a lifetime. So that when all the smoke clears, you Aries, everyone of the guys watching backstage and the millions watching in the arena and at home will know just why Aaron Craig is the damn Highlight and biggest superstar in WZCW!!!

The camera pans back again, again showing Aaron and Rebecca in the one shot. Aaron slowly lowers the microphone again before removing his hand from it. Rebecca looks as though she is about to ask another question, when Aaron simply looks at her, turns and walks of shot. The screen begins to slowly fade out as Rebecca stands there with a bewildered look on her face.