Post by Arcadia on Dec 15, 2008 20:54:20 GMT -4
The scene opens at ringside. The Titantron shows a "Now Loading..." screen with traveling ellipses from The Devil May Cry. At the same time the crowd hears a familiar voice blaring from the speakers. It's the serene voice of the woman who lets everyone in America know that, "She's sorry, but the number you are trying to reach has been disconnected," and you should "Please try your call later." She vocalizes the "Now Loading" that is on the Titantron. The woman cuts out after the third time and you hear, "It's time to play the game! Time to play the game!" followed by a strange laugh. The beat drops and the song immediately jumps to the chorus of "When Worlds Collide". As the crowd listens to the lyrics, "Are you ready to go/ Cause I'm ready to go/ What you gonna do baby baby" Arcadia walks to ringside in her black with silver luchadora costume and mask. She looks at the crowd, shrugs lightly and brushes some invisible speck of dirt off of her shoulder.
Darren Harvey: And here comes Katrina "Arcadia" Olivetti. It's been a long time since we've seen her out here for anything more than her matches.
Johnny Chase: She must be taking her title rematch against Link very seriously.
The crowd cheers for the luchadora.
The Hardcora Luchadora flips over the top rope and into the ring. She grabs a microphone from ringside and brings it to her lips, Her voice booming through the speakers.
"Good evening Pittsburgh!"
The crowd pops at the mention of their hometown, of course.
"It's great to be here in the Mellon Arena for my reclamation of the Overdrive Title belt!" She turns to face the crowd, pacing the ring so every fan will be able to see her.
"My opponent, Link, the very man I gave my title up to only a few short weeks ago, is facing me again here, for all of you to see."
The crowd boos and cheers, for Link and for the upcoming match.
"You know, Link, you believe you are mentally superior to me. To everyone. But your mind is weak. You battle with insanity and addictions and have for most of your adult life. You use scare tactics to intimidate your opponents. Useful, mind games, but ineffectual on me. I have seen too many dead bodies in me lifetime. I have been witness to the devastating effect of terrorists on a community. I have had the business end of an AK-47 shoved into my face and my life threatened on more than one occasion when living with my parents in the Peace Corps. And I have helped every time rebuild those communities, bury those bodies, and tend to the trauma ridden and heartbroken. Your vengeful attitude and habit of commiting murder are pitiful at best."
Harvey: I think this is the most she has ever talked about herself
Chase: She certainly isn't laying it on light for Link.
"And yet, here we are." She says, circling her arms around, gesturing to the arena at large. "On another NON Pay-Per-View, fighting for a title. A title you have done nothing with. You wanted to use the Overdrive title as a catalyst to launch you here at APW, but the rocket fizzled underneath you. Actually, you never even put gas in the tank. Having something pretty means nothing if you don't use it. So you have been relieved of your duties. I am officially relinquishing your responsibilities as Overdrive Champion. Responsibilities you obviously never wanted, as you have shown by your repeated aversion to title matches."
Harvey: She may be underestimating Link. He's been a formidable opponent to many here at APW.
Chase: But she is right, Harvey. He hasn't defended the title since acquiring it off of Arcadia after One Night in Hell.
"Now, I am up to the challenge such a position holds. I didn't have much time to show that last time around, but I defended my title, regardless of my loss, and I am more than ready to do so again, every time if I have to. I will give these fans something to cheer for."
The crowd cheers loudly, on cue.
"So please be ready to hand over that belt gracefully, as befitting a man of your...tastes. Because tonight, you're all out of lives and you don't have any more tokens." Katrina "Arcadia" Olivetti exits the ring and walks backstage to the screams of the APW faithful.
Harvey: This match should be one of the best of the night.
Chase: I'm certainly looking forward to these two go at it tonight.
Darren Harvey: And here comes Katrina "Arcadia" Olivetti. It's been a long time since we've seen her out here for anything more than her matches.
Johnny Chase: She must be taking her title rematch against Link very seriously.
The crowd cheers for the luchadora.
The Hardcora Luchadora flips over the top rope and into the ring. She grabs a microphone from ringside and brings it to her lips, Her voice booming through the speakers.
"Good evening Pittsburgh!"
The crowd pops at the mention of their hometown, of course.
"It's great to be here in the Mellon Arena for my reclamation of the Overdrive Title belt!" She turns to face the crowd, pacing the ring so every fan will be able to see her.
"My opponent, Link, the very man I gave my title up to only a few short weeks ago, is facing me again here, for all of you to see."
The crowd boos and cheers, for Link and for the upcoming match.
"You know, Link, you believe you are mentally superior to me. To everyone. But your mind is weak. You battle with insanity and addictions and have for most of your adult life. You use scare tactics to intimidate your opponents. Useful, mind games, but ineffectual on me. I have seen too many dead bodies in me lifetime. I have been witness to the devastating effect of terrorists on a community. I have had the business end of an AK-47 shoved into my face and my life threatened on more than one occasion when living with my parents in the Peace Corps. And I have helped every time rebuild those communities, bury those bodies, and tend to the trauma ridden and heartbroken. Your vengeful attitude and habit of commiting murder are pitiful at best."
Harvey: I think this is the most she has ever talked about herself
Chase: She certainly isn't laying it on light for Link.
"And yet, here we are." She says, circling her arms around, gesturing to the arena at large. "On another NON Pay-Per-View, fighting for a title. A title you have done nothing with. You wanted to use the Overdrive title as a catalyst to launch you here at APW, but the rocket fizzled underneath you. Actually, you never even put gas in the tank. Having something pretty means nothing if you don't use it. So you have been relieved of your duties. I am officially relinquishing your responsibilities as Overdrive Champion. Responsibilities you obviously never wanted, as you have shown by your repeated aversion to title matches."
Harvey: She may be underestimating Link. He's been a formidable opponent to many here at APW.
Chase: But she is right, Harvey. He hasn't defended the title since acquiring it off of Arcadia after One Night in Hell.
"Now, I am up to the challenge such a position holds. I didn't have much time to show that last time around, but I defended my title, regardless of my loss, and I am more than ready to do so again, every time if I have to. I will give these fans something to cheer for."
The crowd cheers loudly, on cue.
"So please be ready to hand over that belt gracefully, as befitting a man of your...tastes. Because tonight, you're all out of lives and you don't have any more tokens." Katrina "Arcadia" Olivetti exits the ring and walks backstage to the screams of the APW faithful.
Harvey: This match should be one of the best of the night.
Chase: I'm certainly looking forward to these two go at it tonight.
