He's Back!!

[John Green]

He's Back!!

The scene opens with an interviewer for APW 24/7 standing by and ready to introduce his guest.

Interviewer: Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to the man who will be facing Assassin on Overdrive, my guest right now is former APW World Champion, John Green.

Green: Thanks, man. It’s good to be here.

Interviewer: Let me get to the first question on my list. What did you think about what Assassin and his career here in APW?

Green: Quite honestly, I find it hard to believe now that he actually id facing mr. I don’t think that anyone truly wants to be in a match with this guy unless they are just starting off. I mean his buddies in the AKA just dropped this guy like a hot biscuit and he hasn't been as impressive for a long time. Sure, I haven't been on my game so far in APW, but I'va actually made something of myself this year. I've been in World Title matches and number one contender matches for the World Title. While Assassin hasn't really made a buzz around here. I know that if I want to face off to be the best here again, that I will have to rise back up. It's going to be a long road to get back on top. But if I want to be there again I will have to overcome all obstacles. Assassin is just another obstacle in my way that I have to overcome.

You know, this match might not be as watched as the main event but it should. This match will see the re-rise of John Green. As for anything that Assassin might have to say, I wouldn't care. I'm all about fighting for honor and friendship but this guy is just here to be here. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about when pro wrestling is the topic.

Interviewer: Well, though Assassin might be on a cold streak, he is a very talented performer. He has shown that many times.

Green: You know, people are always quick to be able to give someone the respect they don't deserve. Assassin is one of those people. He has done nothing here to give Jeff thoughts of even paying him. While he may be a talented performer, he is nothing special on a person who has been here defeating people he wished he could in his thoughts and dreams. I have to admit, man. There is one thing I like about Assassin. He is entertaining.

Assassin, there are a lot of differences between the two of us. You’re a fat slob and you talk a lot of trash and then you have a superstar who loves this business and talks a lot of fact.

Interviewer: Alright. My next question is, why do you think that you can defeat the Assassin giving his credentials?

Green: I’m not going to lie to you. I’m not in the mindset where I’m thinking that I can beat him and it would be really nice to beat him, but I’m thinking that I need to beat him and there is no alternative. This match could be the defining match of my career due to my little losing streak since I haven't been here in awhile. If I lose to him on Overdrive, then I am destined to be a mid-carder and nothing more. However, a victory over him gives me the opportunity to make a name for myself and finally deliver the impact that I have promised to give.

Interviewer: Okay, I have one final question for you. What do you want to say to your fans? More importantly, what do you have to say to all of your detractors?

Green: (Thinks for a second, then smiles) You know, my fans have been with me ever since that one night on Brawl when I powerbombed some fool off a ladder into stacked tables. I realize that I keep bringing that fact up, but it bears repeating. I love the fans; I enjoy hearing my name chanted in every arena where I compete. They are truly what keep me going, and I’m not just saying this for cliché, I mean it. Everything that I do in that ring is for the fans that continuously support me in my matches. I would never want to let them down.

As for my detractors, well, I’ve had them since I’ve stepped foot into the company. After all, my first match ended up in a defeat. I kicked back from there and I have been getting better and better every week. The little vacation that I had wasn’t really a vacation. I was training to become better, and we all know that not just anybody makes it to be the World Heavyweight Champion overnight.

Now, Assassin and even others that have had my name in there mouth, you all claim that I am an ass kisser, well, think about this. If I kissed the boss’ ass, don’t you think that I would have had a shot at the title by now, or for that matter, any title in APW? You see, I have to earn everything around here; I don’t just get it handed to me like other people. If I kissed Jeff’s ass, you wouldn’t be wrestling here at all, Assassin. Instead, he sees potential in me. He wants me to prove that I can defeat Assassin in a one-on-one match. In fact, just for memories, why don’t you bring a cameraman down and film you getting your ass handed to you by Mr. T.N.I. himself. It’ll be a great time watching the true story of the Assassin as his shoulders get pinned for the one, two, three. If you don’t like that, Assassin, well, you know what I say by now. Actually, you probably don’t since you’re probably sobbing about being the worse behind Jason Royce. With that said, your Retribution will be killed.

Interviewer: Thank you very much for your time. For APW 24/7, this has been an exclusive interview with the self-proclaimed Mr. T.N.I. John Green.

The camera shuts off and the Interviewer and John shake hands. The APW 24/7 crew leaves as Chris Johnson walks in to the dressing room.

Chris: Hey, John. What was that all about?

Green: I was just doing an interview for APW TV. So, what have you been up to, Chris Johnson?

Chris: Nothing much. What about you? Looks like you're trying to get all in Assassin's face.

Green: I have to keep track of my opponents, and especially the incredibly stupid ones. I swear, Assassin is so cheap, he doesn’t even pay attention. He doesn’t know anything about either one of us. The only thing that we can agree on is that I paved the way for every APW superstar.

Chris: At least he got one thing right out of a whole slew of things that he didn’t.

Green: Exactly. (Thinks for a second) Wait, what the hell did you just say?

Chris: Never mind, it was nothing. So, what are you going to do now? Your interview is over and the reservations are set for a table for four at the restaurant. I just have to ask, why did you have me make reservations for four people again?

Green: As odd as this sounds, Chris, I got us a couple of dates. Don’t worry, I know exactly what I’m doing.

Chris: I don’t know what your taste in women is, and I don’t know if I want to find out.

Green: Hey, man. It’s only the best for us. We’re like brothers. We look out for each other; that is, unless we’re beating the hell out of each other in a match.

Chris: I still have to see these ladies before we go on this double-date.

Green: Calm down, man. Listen to me, just go back to the hotel and get all dressed up. We don’t want to look like slobs or anything. After all, we’re professionals. We’re celebrities. We’re famous, baby.

Chris: Okay, okay, let’s go. One thing before I go back, though.

Green: What’s that?

Chris: I never want to hear you call me “baby” again.

Green: That sounds perfectly fine to me. Let’s get out of here.

Chris and John head to their hotel rooms and get into their Armani suits to go to the hotel they are staying in for the upcoming Overdrive. John and Chris arrive together as they await their dates for the evening.

Chris: Did you have to take us to a really fancy place for our bet?

Green: I was going to go with Subway again, but I found two ladies who were really attracted to us.

Chris: You realize that I’m married, right?

Green: How stupid do you think I am? Of course I know you’re married. That’s why your date is your wife.

Chris: (Surprised) What? How…how did you get her here?

Green: Well, she called me the other day and asked if she could see you again, so I said that you paid for her airfare to come down here for your anniversary.

Chris: Oh yeah, it is our anniversary today.

Green: Since you’re paying for all of us, I found it to be only fair that we came somewhere expensive.

Chris: You know, I have to admit that you annoy the hell out of me sometimes, but you are a good man. Hopefully, you found a good woman, too.

Green: I hope that my date and your wife get along well.

Chris: What’s your date’s name?

Green: Her name is Ashley, and we have a lot in common. It all works out.

Chris: Well, Sarah and I have spent way too much time apart from each other. The last time I saw her was for your last show training in Pittsburgh.

Green: You mean to tell me that whenever we were there for training that you didn’t spend any time with her?

Chris: I did find time to spend with her, but I didn’t get to see her much.

Green: This is your opportunity to make up for lost time.

A long limousine drives up to the restaurant. John smiles as Chris is confused.

Chris: Who rides in a limo to a restaurant?

Green: The people who ride in a limo to a restaurant would happen to be our dates for the evening.

Chris’s wife, Sarah and John’s date, Ashley slowly step out of the limo, wearing dresses that would normally be seen on the red carpet.

Chris: (To Sarah) Happy anniversary, baby. You look absolutely stunning.

Green: (To Ashley) Are you ready to enjoy your evening? The food’s great from what I hear.

The four sit around the table and discuss many issues. The one main issue that comes up is John’s match against Assassin. The topic surprises John and Chris, because they didn’t realize how interested their dates were about APW. The conversation continues, their food is served, and they all have a wonderful evening. Chris pays for the bill and he leaves with his wife to his hotel room. John and Ashley head back to John’s hotel room to prolong the evening. They both relax on the queen-size bed in the room.

Ashley: I can’t wait for you to take apart the Assassin. I can’t believe that he doesn’t take you seriously. You’re one of the best superstars out there.

Green: I’m so happy that I have a great woman like you. I don’t know how many women actually enjoy the sport of wrestling, but I’m glad that I have one of my biggest supporters with me right now.

Ashley: I’m so glad to be with a superstar of the APW.

They begin to kiss, but right before their lips touch, the phone rings.

Green: You have got to be kidding me. I know that Chris wouldn’t be dumb enough to call me right now. (Picks up the phone) Hello?

Chris: It’s Chris.

John: (To himself) What the hell do I know? (Into the phone) What is it, Chris? I’m a little busy right now.

Chris: I just wanted to make sure that you were ready for Assassin on Wednesday.

John: Is that all you called for, Chris?

Chris: Yeah.

John: Wow, I hope I’m not being charged for this call. Yes, I’m ready for Assassin.

Chris: Okay, just checking. See you at Overdrive.

John: Alright, see you then.

John hangs up the phone and turns toward Ashley, but she isn’t there anymore.

Green: Ashley? Ashley, where did you go?

Ashley: (Off-camera) I’m right here.

John looks up and he sees Ashley wearing a black nightgown and she slowly walks toward the bed and jumps on John.

Green: Hey now. What do you have behind your back?

Ashley: I have your favorite drink. (Pulls out a two-liter bottle of 7-Up as well as two champagne glasses.

Green: (Smiles) Baby, you can read me like a book.

Ashley: I know. Hey, what’s he doing here?

Green: What are you talking about? (Sees a cameraman standing in the room) What the…oh, you’re an APW cameraman, aren’t you? (The cameraman nods) You’re not Assassin’s cameraman, are you? (The cameraman shakes his head) Okay, good. Hey, babe. Apparently, I have one more promo to do for this Wednesday. Do you mind?

Ashley: Absolutely not. I love to see my man in action.

John smiles and then kisses Ashley on the lips. He turns to face the camera.

Green: Well, Assassin, what’s up, my man? Oh, wait. Did I forget to worship you and the ground that you walk on, because you’re the One and Only Assassin? (Sarcastically) Oh my, I forgot to take notice of the Losing One, because I’m nowhere on the level of Assassin. How will I survive in a match where I don’t know what to expect? Maybe he’ll take it easy on me. I fear the One and Only Assassin. Oh, no.

(Seriously) In all seriousness Assassin, I have low percent chance to lose to you. While you may be a good person like I am you are also the opponent. And like I always say, I don't look at friendship when it comes to promos. I look at facts. Well, as they would say in chess, it’s your move next. On the other hand, you’re pretty much in checkmate, so you might as well realize that I have you beat anyway.

You know, Assassin, you may be one of the toughest people in APW right now. You would have to be in order to survive the ass whoopings day in and day out and still come in to wrestle. So, now the time comes to face someone who you don’t even take seriously. You are really a lot stupider than you look. I really don't see why you come every week to recieve your beatings. Well the one you get from me will hopefully end your APW hopes. You’ll just have to tell me if the lights on the ceiling need checked after you fall victim to yours truly.

You’re scared, aren’t you? You fear that you may not be as good as you say you are. I’m here to prove that thought correct. You may be good, but you are not the best ever. You have to defeat many people before you call yourself great. I know that I don’t have many friends in the back, and I can live with that. However, other than that AKA group of yours, you don’t have any friends. You don’t seem to care that you, my friend, are a marked man. You will remain a marked man, until you can actually win.

It is what I say about every single superstar that faces me, I am overlooked and there is not a damn good reason why I am. Your biggest mistake will be to admit that I am just a “warm-up match” in your mind. It takes three seconds to change the course of history. Your life can change immediately in three seconds. You can be on top of the world and in less time than it takes for a second hand to move from the 12 to the 1, you can be knocked off your pedestal and you will be right back on Earth with the rest of us. I represent the people and I represent them proudly. If there is anything on this planet that could stop me, then it better try its hardest to do just that. I will let nothing stand in my way of making an impact and taking down the man who in just a matter of weeks will attempt to become “the man.” The only blemish on his record should he become champion will be a loss at the hands of Mr. Total Nonstop Impact, John Green. From here on out, Your Retribution Will be killed.

John and Ashley thank the cameraman for his time and then quickly show him the exit door. The cameraman leaves but turns to see John close the door to his room. Ashley begins to laugh as the scene fades to black.