Post by biggs on Nov 9, 2009 22:16:43 GMT -4
Sunday November 8
Seattle, WA
9:34 am flashes on a digital display of an alarm clock shaped like the Millennium Falcon. Gary Biggerstaff lays in his king size bed, draped in blue sheets and a Star Wars comforter. He is waking up on his own accord, without the help of an alarm. He takes one look at the clock, still half asleep, and rolls back over, before snapping back and doing a double take at the clock.
Gary: Holy moly! I'm running late!
Gary whips off the covers, and is clad in Star Wars pajama pants and a black A-frame tanktop. He rushes to the master bathroom, grabbing his toothbrush and applying vanilla flavored toothpaste before brushing frantically. As he's still brushing, Gary scurries over to his closet, and pulls a pair of slacks and a nice button-up shirt off their hangers and places them on his bed before running back to the sink to spit. He then runs to his dresser and pulls out a fresh pair of boxers, socks, and a white A-frame, also laying them on the bed. He then spits and rinses his toothbrush, placing it down before cupping his hands to draw water to his mouth. The frantic man swishes the water a couple of times before spitting it out and scampering towards the shower. As he pulls the handle to start the water, a realization comes over Gary Biggerstaff.
Gary: Wait, what am I rushing for? I'm not even allowed at church anyways.
Gary stops the water, puts his clothes back, and makes his bed, talking to himself while doing so.
Gary: Well, since I've got all this time, what to do? What to do?
As he exits his room, Gary grabs a hold of a bathrobe that's meant to look like Captain America's uniform, albeit in bathrobe form. He wraps it around himself, and makes his way downstairs towards the kitchen. The kitchen is state of the art, with top of the line stainless steel fixtures and rich oak cabinets. Gary opens the top cabinet, and pulls out a bowl. He then grabs a box of Raisinbran and milk, pouring himself a heaping bowl of the healthy cereal. He then sits at his table, which is made of wood matching his cabinets. As he sits down, Gary notices his journal and Bible.
He takes a quick glance at the Bible and journal, but then gets up from the table, ignoring them and walking to his living room. He takes a seat in his over-sized bright blue easy chair, and turns on his 73-inch HD TV. As he's flipping channels, he comes across Fox's NFL Pre-Game show.
Gary: Hey! I actually get to watch the morning football game for once! Score!
Gary watches intently as the commentators hype the upcoming Arizona Cardinals vs. Chicago Bears game.
Gary: Not my 49ers, but I guess it'll do until they come on this afternoon.
Several hours later, as the Bears are getting thoroughly trounced, there's a knock on the door. Gary turns the TV off, and gets up, going to answers the door. As he opens it, Jay Whitaker is standing there, dressed in his Sunday's best.
Jay: Hey Gary! How've you been, man? I've been trying to get a hold of you. I just figured that since you've been in Japan, maybe you didn't get my calls...
Gary: (slightly annoyed) Hi Jay. Yes, I know I missed your calls. All 27 of them this week.
Jay: I don't mean to be a nuisance, I just wanted to talk with you about what happened with the Church council and elders last month. I mean, we really haven't had a chance to talk about it since they passed that awful decision.
Gary: Listen, Jay, I appreciate the fact that you're concerned about how I'm doing and what not, but the simple fact of the matter is that I could care less about what happened last month. The fact that men like that can claim to be servants of God and lead a church, and yet not show grace and actually try to help me deal with my problems, well, I don't want any part of the church like that. In fact, the whole experience has soured me on God as a whole.
A saddened look crosses Jay's face as Gary continues to speak.
Gary: I accept the fact that God exists and all that stuff, but I don't feel that it's for me anymore! All I've felt is guilt and anxiety, not the freedom or love that Jesus promised in the gospels. Bottom line, I'm done with God.
Jay: You can't mean that...
Gary: I sure can. Sure at first, it was all peaches and cream, I felt that God had really changed my life, but now, I feel that it's far too constricting, and too difficult to live to that standard, especially considering my lifestyle. The Church Council wanted me to choose between God or wrestling, well I picked wrestling.
Jay: You can do both! It's possible! You've been doing it for over five years now! It's just a rough patch!
Gary: Those first five years? Half the time I was feeling guilty and incapable of living the life set out in the Bible, I just didn't tell you about it until now.
Jay: But what about our friendship? What about all the deep talks we had over the years? What about all the things you did for the church?
Gary: I guess you didn't know me as well as you thought you did. I only did all those things for the church because I thought it would help me feel better about what kind of man I actually am. Now if you'll please leave, the 49ers game is going to be on in about 15 minutes, and I need to get some lunch before then.
Jay: Can we talk this through? Please?
Gary: No.
Gary closes the door in Jay's face, scowling as he does. He then makes his way to the kitchen, and begins to prepare his lunch before the football game comes on.
***
Airing on Tuesday, November 10th
Depeche Mode's “Spacewalker” begins to play as the words FIRST CONTACT flash across the starry background. The view switches to Biggs in his studio, complete with the clear podium, blue leather couch, and big screen background. Biggs is clad in his entrance gear, and the APW Overdrive Championship belt sits on the podium. The music fades as Biggs begins to speak.
Biggs: Welcome, one and all, to the absolute greatest wrestling webshow on the Internet today, as well as the #1 highest viewed, I am talking about none other than Biggs' First Contact! I'm your host, the reigning APW Overdrive Champion, and the best thing to happen to that belt since it's inception, I am Biggs! As usual, we've got a ton to talk about, so let's get started.
A picture of a ladder pops up on the screen behind Biggs.
Biggs: First and foremost, I'd like to officially congratulate Chris Cyrus and myself for our successful defenses of our APW Xtreme and Overdrive Championships, respectively, as we proved once and for all that we are the dominant faction here in APW. I know that a lot of folks have whined and complained about how I supposedly screwed Shadow out of the APW Overdrive Championship, but that's simply not the case. I outsmarted him, there's nothing more to it. Shadow can bark and yell and moan all he wants about getting a rematch, but as I said on Overdrive this past week, he was never officially announced as Champion, and as such, any imaginary reign he may have had would be null and void anyways. Besides that, he has shown me nothing that would warrant him deserving another shot at my prestigious title. Let's not forget that I've been a fighting champion, doing what I must to restore honor and glory to my previously devalued title.
The ladder on the big screen changes to Michael Lively's ugly mug.
Biggs: But back to my good friend Chris Cyrus, and his Xtreme Championship, it has already been announced that at Christmas Chaos, he'll be defending himself against the ever so crass Michael Lively. Now I know the self-proclaimed Jesus of wrestling thinks that he's going to become the first ever APW Grand Slam Champion, but he forgets that he's facing the longest reigning champion in APW ever! Chris Cyrus has had a death grip on that belt, despite the fact that he's renounced his hardcore ways. In fact, since he's adopted a more technical style, Cyrus has done nothing but flourish in the Xteme Title division, turning back all comers with ease. Lively, you may be a former APW Champion, but become yet another signature win for Chris Cyrus, just like you were for me! Count on it!
The graphic than switches to Level-One and Slade Craven.
Biggs: Other big news coming from Overdrive this week is that Slade Craven was named the number one contender for Level-One's APW Heavyweight Championship...HAHAHAHAHAHA!
At this point, Biggs' face is turning red with laughter. He's trying hard to compose himself, but is having a ton of difficulty doing so.
Biggs: HAHAHAHAHAHA!...I'm sorry! HA! This has got to be the most ridiculous title match I've ever seen booked! I mean, I could understand maybe Shadow getting a shot, considering his at one point undefeated record, even though it was built largely on nobodies. But Slade Craven? Last I checked, he couldn't beat my pal Chris Cyrus for the Xtreme Championship on two separate occasions. What makes Max Carter and President Jeff think that Slade even stands a chance against Level-One? If losing two high profile matches in a row is what it takes to get a title shot around here, I might as well lose my title on purpose next time I defend it, and declare myself the #1 Contender for Level-One's championship! The only thing I can figure is that Max Carter and President Jeff wanted to give Level-One an early Christmas present by ensuring that we go into 2010 with him still being APW Heavyweight Champ! And while Level-One will take, I know for darn sure he won't be satisfied with such a cakewalk. So Level-One, I'm sorry that you're getting what is essentially Cyrus' sloppy seconds, but do the Axis a favor and put Slade in his place!
At this point, the APW Overdrive logo flashes on the screen behind Biggs.
Biggs: Now onto this week's Overdrive, which promises to be a huge show! All three of the current champions, including your's truly, are in action, with the main event being Level-One vs. Michael Lively! A RassleMania rematch that is sure to tear down the house. My money is on Level-One in that contest. However, looking at the card, seeing my name next to John Green, at first I couldn't help but be a bit excited about that matchup! I mean, John Green is a former APW Heavyweight Champion. He was in the main event my first month here. He came in second place in the Test for the Best tournament! How could I not be fired up for this opportunity to once again prove my greatness? But then I remembered something about John Green, or rather, I remembered nothing about what he's done the past few months! I mean sure, he was dominant in the throwaway Fatal Four Way match at Shockwave, but in all honestly, that match meant even less than Bill Clinton's vows to be faithful on his wedding day! If we can be honest here, and I always am, your match against me this Wednesday is the biggest match you've been in some time. As such, it's probably safe to say that you want to make a big impression with it. I hate to disappoint you, Green, but the simple fact of the matter is that I have momentum on my side. Because while you've been floating around the past few months, directionless and complacent, I have been hard at work cementing not only the legacy of myself, but of my APW Overdrive Championship! While your legend is slowly and painfully dying away, I am on a meteoric rise, making my name synonymous with APW itself! Green, you may be a former APW Heavyweight Champion, but what have you really done lately?
Biggs flashes his trademark smirk and adjusts his shades before continuing to speak.
Biggs: Also, Green, I wanted to take a brief moment, something you could never do, to address your long-winded nature. I know that when you get around to responding to what I've said here tonight, you'll launch some grandiose speech that would put War and Peace to shame, but it will ultimately do nothing but leave you short of breath. You seem to think that just because you say a lot means that you have a lot to say, but that is simply not the case. While you may go on and on for days about how you want to be APW World Champion again, about how pathetic your opposition is, about how you like Iced Tea, the fact is that you have not been backing up your words. They say that it is better to remain silent and be thought the fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. You can say all you like, but until you get some direction in your career, until you actually do something to change your current career trajectory, your words are hollow and mean nothing. So John Green, I sincerely hope that you're more than just all talk this Wednesday at Overdrive. I would like nothing more than to have a competitive, meaningful match with you, because it would make my inevitable victory all the greater. Just be sure to put your money where your mouth is.
The words “Shameless Plug of the Week” flash across the screen.
Biggs: Well time's almost up, so it's time for my Shameless Plug of the Week. And actually for this week, I'm going to remove the Shameless part of it, and just make it my Plug of the Week!
The words “Plug of the Week” flash across the screen following that.
Biggs: This week, I'm going to plug Veteran's Day. While I know that this is an American holiday, I urge everyone around the world watching this, regardless of whether you agree with your government's actions or not, to show your support and appreciation for the troops. They are men and women who love their countries enough to be willing to give their lives to protect them, and they ought to be commended. Let them know that you appreciate them. Well, that's all the time I have for now, so until next week, this is Biggs signing off from First Contact. Keep watching the stars!
“Spacewalker” begins to play again as FIRST CONTACT fades to black. The APW logo and copyright appear on the screen.
Seattle, WA
9:34 am flashes on a digital display of an alarm clock shaped like the Millennium Falcon. Gary Biggerstaff lays in his king size bed, draped in blue sheets and a Star Wars comforter. He is waking up on his own accord, without the help of an alarm. He takes one look at the clock, still half asleep, and rolls back over, before snapping back and doing a double take at the clock.
Gary: Holy moly! I'm running late!
Gary whips off the covers, and is clad in Star Wars pajama pants and a black A-frame tanktop. He rushes to the master bathroom, grabbing his toothbrush and applying vanilla flavored toothpaste before brushing frantically. As he's still brushing, Gary scurries over to his closet, and pulls a pair of slacks and a nice button-up shirt off their hangers and places them on his bed before running back to the sink to spit. He then runs to his dresser and pulls out a fresh pair of boxers, socks, and a white A-frame, also laying them on the bed. He then spits and rinses his toothbrush, placing it down before cupping his hands to draw water to his mouth. The frantic man swishes the water a couple of times before spitting it out and scampering towards the shower. As he pulls the handle to start the water, a realization comes over Gary Biggerstaff.
Gary: Wait, what am I rushing for? I'm not even allowed at church anyways.
Gary stops the water, puts his clothes back, and makes his bed, talking to himself while doing so.
Gary: Well, since I've got all this time, what to do? What to do?
As he exits his room, Gary grabs a hold of a bathrobe that's meant to look like Captain America's uniform, albeit in bathrobe form. He wraps it around himself, and makes his way downstairs towards the kitchen. The kitchen is state of the art, with top of the line stainless steel fixtures and rich oak cabinets. Gary opens the top cabinet, and pulls out a bowl. He then grabs a box of Raisinbran and milk, pouring himself a heaping bowl of the healthy cereal. He then sits at his table, which is made of wood matching his cabinets. As he sits down, Gary notices his journal and Bible.
He takes a quick glance at the Bible and journal, but then gets up from the table, ignoring them and walking to his living room. He takes a seat in his over-sized bright blue easy chair, and turns on his 73-inch HD TV. As he's flipping channels, he comes across Fox's NFL Pre-Game show.
Gary: Hey! I actually get to watch the morning football game for once! Score!
Gary watches intently as the commentators hype the upcoming Arizona Cardinals vs. Chicago Bears game.
Gary: Not my 49ers, but I guess it'll do until they come on this afternoon.
Several hours later, as the Bears are getting thoroughly trounced, there's a knock on the door. Gary turns the TV off, and gets up, going to answers the door. As he opens it, Jay Whitaker is standing there, dressed in his Sunday's best.
Jay: Hey Gary! How've you been, man? I've been trying to get a hold of you. I just figured that since you've been in Japan, maybe you didn't get my calls...
Gary: (slightly annoyed) Hi Jay. Yes, I know I missed your calls. All 27 of them this week.
Jay: I don't mean to be a nuisance, I just wanted to talk with you about what happened with the Church council and elders last month. I mean, we really haven't had a chance to talk about it since they passed that awful decision.
Gary: Listen, Jay, I appreciate the fact that you're concerned about how I'm doing and what not, but the simple fact of the matter is that I could care less about what happened last month. The fact that men like that can claim to be servants of God and lead a church, and yet not show grace and actually try to help me deal with my problems, well, I don't want any part of the church like that. In fact, the whole experience has soured me on God as a whole.
A saddened look crosses Jay's face as Gary continues to speak.
Gary: I accept the fact that God exists and all that stuff, but I don't feel that it's for me anymore! All I've felt is guilt and anxiety, not the freedom or love that Jesus promised in the gospels. Bottom line, I'm done with God.
Jay: You can't mean that...
Gary: I sure can. Sure at first, it was all peaches and cream, I felt that God had really changed my life, but now, I feel that it's far too constricting, and too difficult to live to that standard, especially considering my lifestyle. The Church Council wanted me to choose between God or wrestling, well I picked wrestling.
Jay: You can do both! It's possible! You've been doing it for over five years now! It's just a rough patch!
Gary: Those first five years? Half the time I was feeling guilty and incapable of living the life set out in the Bible, I just didn't tell you about it until now.
Jay: But what about our friendship? What about all the deep talks we had over the years? What about all the things you did for the church?
Gary: I guess you didn't know me as well as you thought you did. I only did all those things for the church because I thought it would help me feel better about what kind of man I actually am. Now if you'll please leave, the 49ers game is going to be on in about 15 minutes, and I need to get some lunch before then.
Jay: Can we talk this through? Please?
Gary: No.
Gary closes the door in Jay's face, scowling as he does. He then makes his way to the kitchen, and begins to prepare his lunch before the football game comes on.
***
Airing on Tuesday, November 10th
Depeche Mode's “Spacewalker” begins to play as the words FIRST CONTACT flash across the starry background. The view switches to Biggs in his studio, complete with the clear podium, blue leather couch, and big screen background. Biggs is clad in his entrance gear, and the APW Overdrive Championship belt sits on the podium. The music fades as Biggs begins to speak.
Biggs: Welcome, one and all, to the absolute greatest wrestling webshow on the Internet today, as well as the #1 highest viewed, I am talking about none other than Biggs' First Contact! I'm your host, the reigning APW Overdrive Champion, and the best thing to happen to that belt since it's inception, I am Biggs! As usual, we've got a ton to talk about, so let's get started.
A picture of a ladder pops up on the screen behind Biggs.
Biggs: First and foremost, I'd like to officially congratulate Chris Cyrus and myself for our successful defenses of our APW Xtreme and Overdrive Championships, respectively, as we proved once and for all that we are the dominant faction here in APW. I know that a lot of folks have whined and complained about how I supposedly screwed Shadow out of the APW Overdrive Championship, but that's simply not the case. I outsmarted him, there's nothing more to it. Shadow can bark and yell and moan all he wants about getting a rematch, but as I said on Overdrive this past week, he was never officially announced as Champion, and as such, any imaginary reign he may have had would be null and void anyways. Besides that, he has shown me nothing that would warrant him deserving another shot at my prestigious title. Let's not forget that I've been a fighting champion, doing what I must to restore honor and glory to my previously devalued title.
The ladder on the big screen changes to Michael Lively's ugly mug.
Biggs: But back to my good friend Chris Cyrus, and his Xtreme Championship, it has already been announced that at Christmas Chaos, he'll be defending himself against the ever so crass Michael Lively. Now I know the self-proclaimed Jesus of wrestling thinks that he's going to become the first ever APW Grand Slam Champion, but he forgets that he's facing the longest reigning champion in APW ever! Chris Cyrus has had a death grip on that belt, despite the fact that he's renounced his hardcore ways. In fact, since he's adopted a more technical style, Cyrus has done nothing but flourish in the Xteme Title division, turning back all comers with ease. Lively, you may be a former APW Champion, but become yet another signature win for Chris Cyrus, just like you were for me! Count on it!
The graphic than switches to Level-One and Slade Craven.
Biggs: Other big news coming from Overdrive this week is that Slade Craven was named the number one contender for Level-One's APW Heavyweight Championship...HAHAHAHAHAHA!
At this point, Biggs' face is turning red with laughter. He's trying hard to compose himself, but is having a ton of difficulty doing so.
Biggs: HAHAHAHAHAHA!...I'm sorry! HA! This has got to be the most ridiculous title match I've ever seen booked! I mean, I could understand maybe Shadow getting a shot, considering his at one point undefeated record, even though it was built largely on nobodies. But Slade Craven? Last I checked, he couldn't beat my pal Chris Cyrus for the Xtreme Championship on two separate occasions. What makes Max Carter and President Jeff think that Slade even stands a chance against Level-One? If losing two high profile matches in a row is what it takes to get a title shot around here, I might as well lose my title on purpose next time I defend it, and declare myself the #1 Contender for Level-One's championship! The only thing I can figure is that Max Carter and President Jeff wanted to give Level-One an early Christmas present by ensuring that we go into 2010 with him still being APW Heavyweight Champ! And while Level-One will take, I know for darn sure he won't be satisfied with such a cakewalk. So Level-One, I'm sorry that you're getting what is essentially Cyrus' sloppy seconds, but do the Axis a favor and put Slade in his place!
At this point, the APW Overdrive logo flashes on the screen behind Biggs.
Biggs: Now onto this week's Overdrive, which promises to be a huge show! All three of the current champions, including your's truly, are in action, with the main event being Level-One vs. Michael Lively! A RassleMania rematch that is sure to tear down the house. My money is on Level-One in that contest. However, looking at the card, seeing my name next to John Green, at first I couldn't help but be a bit excited about that matchup! I mean, John Green is a former APW Heavyweight Champion. He was in the main event my first month here. He came in second place in the Test for the Best tournament! How could I not be fired up for this opportunity to once again prove my greatness? But then I remembered something about John Green, or rather, I remembered nothing about what he's done the past few months! I mean sure, he was dominant in the throwaway Fatal Four Way match at Shockwave, but in all honestly, that match meant even less than Bill Clinton's vows to be faithful on his wedding day! If we can be honest here, and I always am, your match against me this Wednesday is the biggest match you've been in some time. As such, it's probably safe to say that you want to make a big impression with it. I hate to disappoint you, Green, but the simple fact of the matter is that I have momentum on my side. Because while you've been floating around the past few months, directionless and complacent, I have been hard at work cementing not only the legacy of myself, but of my APW Overdrive Championship! While your legend is slowly and painfully dying away, I am on a meteoric rise, making my name synonymous with APW itself! Green, you may be a former APW Heavyweight Champion, but what have you really done lately?
Biggs flashes his trademark smirk and adjusts his shades before continuing to speak.
Biggs: Also, Green, I wanted to take a brief moment, something you could never do, to address your long-winded nature. I know that when you get around to responding to what I've said here tonight, you'll launch some grandiose speech that would put War and Peace to shame, but it will ultimately do nothing but leave you short of breath. You seem to think that just because you say a lot means that you have a lot to say, but that is simply not the case. While you may go on and on for days about how you want to be APW World Champion again, about how pathetic your opposition is, about how you like Iced Tea, the fact is that you have not been backing up your words. They say that it is better to remain silent and be thought the fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. You can say all you like, but until you get some direction in your career, until you actually do something to change your current career trajectory, your words are hollow and mean nothing. So John Green, I sincerely hope that you're more than just all talk this Wednesday at Overdrive. I would like nothing more than to have a competitive, meaningful match with you, because it would make my inevitable victory all the greater. Just be sure to put your money where your mouth is.
The words “Shameless Plug of the Week” flash across the screen.
Biggs: Well time's almost up, so it's time for my Shameless Plug of the Week. And actually for this week, I'm going to remove the Shameless part of it, and just make it my Plug of the Week!
The words “Plug of the Week” flash across the screen following that.
Biggs: This week, I'm going to plug Veteran's Day. While I know that this is an American holiday, I urge everyone around the world watching this, regardless of whether you agree with your government's actions or not, to show your support and appreciation for the troops. They are men and women who love their countries enough to be willing to give their lives to protect them, and they ought to be commended. Let them know that you appreciate them. Well, that's all the time I have for now, so until next week, this is Biggs signing off from First Contact. Keep watching the stars!
“Spacewalker” begins to play again as FIRST CONTACT fades to black. The APW logo and copyright appear on the screen.
