Do You Even Know Who You're Challenging, Kid?!

[The Paragon of Hardcore]

*The pirated camerafeed which is now being streamed live on APW Online (Thank you, Matt Metal) of Sex and Violence: Version X's Personal Cameraman, Emrys cuts in on the interior of his employers' locker room. The name on everyone's lips right now belongs to the man sitting in the red and black recliner... The #1 Contender to the APW World Heavyweight Championship... The Original Excellence of Extreme... The Hardcore Icon... "The Career Killer" Trevor Blackwell. His trusty Singapore Cane is held in the hands of the beautiful redhead on his lap... The Sifully Dangerous Fyre Angel... Kalayla Mitchell. Together they watch monitor with a promo from a Lambardo being aired. Its not even the Lambardo that he used to call brother... but has now come to hate with every fiber of his soul... No, its not The Ego Crusher that escaped with his life because of a little Divine Intervention that came in the form of a has-been, failed Superhero that thinks the people are amused by his antics despite the fact that he's way past his prime... Kenny Lambardo would wait until Mayhem... Call a spade, a spade... When all is said and done a Blackwell is always the Last Man Standing...*

*No, tonight Trevor Blackwell's ice blue eyes were focused on another Lambardo... as if one wasn't enough. Tonight he watched Vin E. Lambardo talk about how much he respected The Hardcore Icon and how much he was going to break him. A young upstart that thinks he's going to make a name for himself by being the first person in history to ever make a Blackwell tap out. He's heard this before. He's been this before. Trevor Blackwell remembers walking into the Combat Wrestling Federation and declaring himself the Future of this industry. He demanded that old, tired acts like Edge and Matt Metal and Andy McHeyman step aside so that he could take his place among the elite. He was young like this once too. But look who's main eventing the PPVs these days. He watches Dr. James Youngblood of all people come down to the ring and tell the kid that his move is too dangerous. Dr. James Youngblood... the man who surgically repaired Trevor Blackwell's knee just like he surgically repaired other superstars like Steve Austin, Chris Benoit, Lita, and Rhino to name a few. He was a doctor who knew what he was talking about when it came to how the human anatomy can be destroyed. He definitely spoke the truth. The Crucible really was way too dangerous of a move to be allowed in a Pro Wrestling ring.*

*"Raining Blood" by Slayer blasted out of the monitor's speakers as President Jeff came down the aisle. That motherfucker was gonna get his too. Who the fuck did he think he is? Trevor and Jeff go so far back its ridiculous. They've never really liked each other. They've even done their share of main eventing Pay Per Views against each other. But that bullshit at Sabotage was uncalled for. President Jeff claims to be the law and order in APW. Its his Baby. His goal is to keep Action Packed Wrestling entertaining The Faithful for as long as possible. And yet he robbed them of the victory that was so hard fought by their King. He screwed not only "The Career Killer" Trevor Blackwell and the rest of Sex and Violence: Version X... but he screwed every person that paid money to see him. And now if nothing else he was going to win the APW World Heavyweight Championship at Mayhem just so he can shove it down Jeff's fucking throat. Lets really see who's the Last Man Standing...*

*He walks into the ring and talks about legal waivers. He insults Trevor's manhood. He suggests that The Hardcore Icon may not really be what he says he is. And he listens to the APW Faithful give them hell for it. The Excellence of Extreme can't help but smile. He loved these fans. The challenge has been laid down and The Career Killer's ice blue eyes blaze with pride and anger. Kalayla looks down at Trevor and grabs him by the chin, forcing him to look into her eyes.*

Kalayla: You're out of your fucking mind if you go out there right now. We all know you're going to. They all know you're going to. You can't help it. You have as much of a Superhero complex as Jeff does. But Dr. Youngblood is right. The Crucible should be banned. He could seriously fucking injure you with that. You really want to risk that this close to winning the World Title from Kenny? Mayhem is only in a matter of weeks. Isn't this is one of those times when you need to choose your battles, Trevor.

*The Career Killer takes a deep breath and relieves The Fyre Angel of her burden of his Singapore Cane. She's right of course. Women usually are. Testosterone just doesn't let you listen and this was definitely one of those times. He didn't have a choice. Its what the fans wanted. Even though they love The Hardcore Icon, they want to see him sign the waiver. They wanted to see Vin E. Lambardo attempt to give his Legacy a huge boost by getting a win over their hero. They wanted to see Trevor Blackwell be the first person to break free of The Crucible and Full Throttle The Submission Technician straight to Hell. They wanted to see as much blood and brutality and pain and rage as possible. They wanted a fucking show and "The Career Killer" Trevor Blackwell was always the Extreme Gladiator that gave it to them. Poor kid. He was like a Christian being fed to the lions. He looked up at Kalayla Mitchell with a smirk. She laughed and kissed him before standing up.... the camera feed fading out on her words...*

Kalayla: That's what I figured... Rip 'em to fucking shreds, Trevor.

*Flash to the inside of the arena as APW returns from that inane commercial at the end of Lambardo's roleplay... The silence of the arena is broken as "Revolution Is My Name" by Pantera echoes across the arena and the crowd just explodes. The singsong chants of "TREVOR'S GONNA KILL YOU!!! TREVOR'S GONNA KILL YOU!!!" drown out Dimebag Daryll's ripping chords as "The Career Killer" Trevor Blackwell appears on the entrance ramp with his arms outstretched in a Blackwell Crucifix Pose, Singapore Cane in hand. He struts down the aisle pounding fists and slapping hands with the APW Faithful... even stopping for a pose and a picture with a fan that holds a sign that reads, "ALL HAIL THE KING OF HARDCORE!!!". He reaches ringside and a few fans in the front row... Brian Puccio, Dan Russel and the rest of the students of The House of Tortured Souls break into Wayne's World style bows as he strikes another Crucifix Pose. President Jeff nervously paces the ring with the waiver in his hands. Dr. James Youngblood just looks on, shaking his head in disappointment. "The Submission Technician" stands in the ring, applauding The Career Killer's antics with a smirk on his lips. The music dies down but the fans continue their singsong chant as Trevor Blackwell slides into the ring. The roar of the crowd is deafening as Trevor Blackwell takes each turnbuckle Stone Cold style, striking a Crucifix Pose each time. He finally walks straight up to Jeff's waiver and looks it over. President Jeff goes to give him a pen but The Hardcore Icon puts a hand up in his face before grabbing a microphone from Dr. Youngblood.*

Trevor: So let me get this straight... Vin is down here cutting his promo about how he respects me and how he's going to break me in half at Overdrive...

*The fans bust out a chant of, "WE HATE CoK!!! WE HATE CoK!!!". Trevor Blackwell just waits until they calm down.*

Trevor: And Dr. Youngblood here, doesn't want you to use the fuckin' move that could paralyze me. And the fucking Superhero is here to try to protect his talent and make his company better by protecting me, right?

*President Jeff moves to say something but The Excellence of Extreme turns on him like he was Kenny with delusions of grandeur for his CoK. His eyes flash with rage as he explodes on his Boss with such fury he just leaves him standing there in shock.*

Trevor: SHUT THE FUCK UP!!! YOU'RE FUCKING LUCKY I DON'T RIP YOUR FUCKING THROAT OUT FOR THAT STUNT YOU PULLED AT SABOTAGE!!!

*The Career Killer composes himself and starts pacing again. The King's Loyal Subjects break into another singsong chant of, "TREVOR'S GONNA KILL YOU!!! TREVOR'S GONNA KILL YOU!!!". President Jeff grabs the mic as Vin E. Lambardo just looks on, amused.*

President Jeff: Are you going to sign the waiver or not, Trevor? Do you have the balls to face The Crucib--

*The Hardcore Icon slaps the microphone out of the Boss's hand as feedback echoes across the arena. President Jeff loses his temper and goes to swing on Trevor but gets a pie face for his efforts. Blackwell grabs the pen rudely from The APW Owner's hand and spins him around, pushing him chest first into the turnbuckle. He puts the waiver on President Jeff's back and signs it as the crowd explodes. He lets the Boss out and walks back to the middle of the ring. President Jeff jumps up and down excitedly.*

President Jeff: There! He wants the damn Crucible!

*Cue Vin E. Lambardo. The Submission Technician immediately jumps onto the back of the larger Trevor Blackwell and locks in his Singature Move. Trevor flails in The Crucible and President Jeff lines up a point blank shot for The Career Killer's jaw. But The Career Killer was ready for it. President Jeff unleashes a lightning quick Hurri-Kick but in the world of The Hardcore King, that translated to, "Please Mr. Blackwell! Please hit me in the Hurri-Mouth with your Singapore Cane!". Naturally, Trevor was happy to oblige. The Excellence of Extreme moves his head at the right moment and Lambardo gets blasted in the face... knocking him on his ass and breaking the hold. Trevor bends over and grabs his Singapore Cane swinging for President Jeff's head like it was a pitch from Nolan Ryan. But the wily veteran ducks under neath and gets the Hurri-Fuck out of there. Trevor grabs the mic and taunts his Boss as the fans break into their favorite singsong chant.*

Trevor: C'mon, Jeff. Get back in the ring and take the fucking beating you have coming to you.

*President Jeff gives the #1 Contender the middle finger as The Career Killer picks up the dazed Vin E. Lambardo and tosses him out of the ring straight at The APW Owner who jumps out of the way as The Submission Technician lands on his right knee on the concrete. "The Career Killer" Trevor Blackwell strikes a Crucifix Pose as "Revolution Is My Name" by Pantera assaults the loudspeakers and APW Online goes to commercial.*