The Plan Extraction XI: All That Remains

[Nathaniel Havok]

OOC: I really like the look of the "echo", so I stole it for this RP. Hope you enjoy it, I think this is probably the best promo I've written since my return.

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The Plan Extraction XI: All That Remains

Mastermind: mas·ter·mind - N - (plural mas·ter·minds)
Chief planner: Somebody who plans, organizes, and oversees a complex operation: Thuoa Valo

[The scene opens up as the following words flash across the screen…

“Action Packed Wrestling Presents…
In association with Havey Creations…
All That Remains”

We remain at a black screen, as a heartbeat can be heard. The heartbeat races faster and faster, until it finally comes to an abrupt end. A whisper can then be heard, giving an eerie and chilling feeling to this APW.com special.]

Whisper
Failure is not an option. Soon, the time will pass.
Failure is not an option. Soon, the time will pass.
Failure is not an option. Soon…

Soon…

[The scene opens up, in what appears to be a cave. Water trickles down from the rock, echoing as it splashes to the ground below. We’re lucky to be able to see. Our only saving grace… A few tiki torches hanging on large nails, from the surrounding rock in the cave. A “slow clap” can be heard in the distance, sending echoes throughout the wide space. As the clap gets faster, it also gets closer, as a shadow emerges from the darkness. Soon, it’s plain to see that Tuhoa Valo is ready to make his presence known. As he emerges from the darkness, his sarcastic clap stops, and he begins to carefully think, and plan out his words.]

The Finnish Phenom
The rumors are true! I haven’t been able to stop bragging about myself, since I beat Amy Zing within an inch of her life! People told me not to underestimate her, that she had what it takes to beat me. Well, that remains to be seen. I took Amy Zing to her limit, beat her ass and left her for dead! That’s what I was told to do, and that’s what I did. I knew going into our match, that there was a reason behind it all, an underlying purpose. Although, I didn’t know that it would be for Young Mannie. If I would have known that, maybe I would have not even shown up. There’s no denying my hatred for Young Mannie! I’ve made it evident since I came back…

…since I first walked into Action Packed Wrestling.

Then again, maybe I did it, because I had already been informed that if I were to leave Amy Zing a broken woman in the middle of the ring, that I would get my shot at Logan Alexander, and MY North American Championship. I said it a long, long time ago. Whoever was holding that championship, was only holding onto it for me! Now, I get my chance! Now, I get the opportunity that I’ve been waiting for! The opportunity that I’ve been busting my ass for, and never once demanded. I’ve been very patient, waiting in the shadows for my chance to get another one on one match with Logan Alexander. You might have heard me saying that the next shot was rightfully mine, but unlike Amy Zing, I’m not going to call the champion out! There’s a pecking order around here, a list of people who come next. Amy Zing knew that she wouldn’t be able to beat the likes of Tuhoa Valo, she knew that she wouldn’t be able to get through me for a title shot!

Unlike Amy Zing, I waited my turn. I waited for my shot, all the while, continuing to hone my craft, and sharpen my skills! I am more prepared for this match, than I was when we faced off for the number one contender spot. A match that pitted Logan Alexander and a visually impaired referee, against Tuhoa Valo! But don’t worry, because you see, I’ve got that one covered. I’ve been personally informed by our Meltdown General Manager, that there will be a different referee used in this match. A referee that WILL be forced to pass a visual exam upon entering the building, this Monday night on Meltdown. That way, Logan…

…that way I know that I’ll be getting a fair shot.

The only hiccup along my road to unveiling my “big secret”, the only thorn in my side has been you, Logan. The first time that you and I ever went one on one, we know how that ended. I’ve spent the better part of weeks talking about the injustice that was never made right! But you see, now I get the chance to right this wrong. One on one, I get the chance to show the world that Tuhoa Valo NEVER TAPPED OUT!

OUT!

OUT!

OUT!

[As his words continue to echo through the cave, the Finnish Phenom begins to pace, rubbing his chin in deep thought.]

The Finnish Phenom
You’ve told the world that you plan on becoming the best North American Champion that Meltdown has ever had. Not a hard thing to do, considering all the garbage that’s held the title before you. I would believe it so, Logan. I would believe wholeheartedly that you could do it, provided that you could show a bit of dignity every once in a while. But the simple fact of it, is that you can’t! And why? I’ll tell you why, Logan. It’s because just like Amy Zing, and a whole hell of a lot like Donald Deruty…

…you’re nothing more than another marketable schmuck!

I’m calling you out, Logan! I’m saying it out-right! You’re not a real wrestler, you never have been! All you are, is another person that makes the people cheer, and another body that the women pay to see! Now, this isn’t Chippendales! We’re not apart of the Hollywood Men! This is professional wrestling, something that people like you will never truly understand! You’re a disgrace to that title, and I’ve taken it on as my personal duty to end your reign! It’s time for somebody to put a stop to all of this madness, to end the horror that is “sports entertainment”! Saying those two words, it gives me the same feeling that I get, when I see you holding that title! It makes me absolutely sick to my stomach, and I place the blame on people like you, for making this sport the circus that it is today!

Look past the mask, look past the fact that I’m hiding something! Look at a man with passion! A passion that continues to help me fight! Fight for the sport that I love, and the future that COULD be, provided guys like you cease to exist in our locker-rooms! I find it very unsettling that you have lasted as long as you have, as the North American Champion. Not out of fear, and damn sure not because of your “wrestling ability”, but because of the lack of effort you show, and the amount of passion that you DO NOT exude on a nightly basis! You spend most of your time targeting, attacking, and fighting hand to hand with females! All because you’re too scared to face someone like me!

How have you continued to dodge me anyways, Logan? How have you continued your title reign thus far, without my name ever being included in a one on one confrontation? The reason is simple, you’re a coward. You focused all your attention on Kaylyn and Amy, trying to pick fights with women, trying to make the fans think that you were in some kind of “heated rivalry”. All because you were afraid to feud with Tuhoa Valo. Now, I can think of over a hundred reasons as to why you wouldn’t want to face me. It’s no secret that nobody has given you the fight that I did, since you won that title. But it’s more than that, Logan. You and I both know that our issues branch way further than just athletic ability.

Aside from the fact that I could kick your ass anytime that I see fit, you’ve avoided Tuhoa Valo, because you know damn well that verbally, I will rip you apart! A verbal confrontation with Tuhoa Valo is something that you will avoid like the plague, because you know damn-well that I will rip you to shreds, and would love nothing more than to humiliate and expose you for the cowardice piece of shit that you really are! Backstage politicking can do an awful lot to further your career, provided you know the right asses to pucker up to! If our careers thus far on Meltdown were measured by the amount of ass that we’ve respectively kissed…

…you would be the champion, and I would be on the outside looking in.

But wait! Ladies and gentlemen, that’s exactly the situation that we’ve got going on here! Logan Alexander IS somehow the champion, and I AM somehow on the outside looking in! But yet again, here’s that word… SOMEHOW, I’ve managed to fight my way back in, and I’m ready to take that title for the first time! I’m ready to hold that belt, drop a bombshell, and make more history in one night, than Logan Alexander will in his ENTIRE wrestling career! It’s so easy to be a “fighting Champion” when you’re constantly picking fights with women, and ignoring the real wrestlers. If you don’t believe me, just ask Young Mannie! But I will give you credit, you never had me set up either of those women, like Young Mannie had Duvall do for him! No, you wouldn’t! Instead, you’d just wait until they weren’t looking, and clip them from behind, wouldn’t you?

You see what I mean, Logan? This whole time you’ve been avoiding me, only because you knew that I would shoot shit straight! You knew I wouldn’t hold back, and you knew that if my thoughts about you were to come out verbally, that fighting one on one against me, you’d have something to prove. THAT’S the issue here, Logan. THAT’S exactly what you were looking to avoid. Because if anybody on the Meltdown roster can look you in the eye and tell you straight up what the REAL DEAL is… It’s Tuhoa Valo!

[As Valo stops pacing, a whisper can be heard once again. This time, it even startles the Finnish Phenom…]

Whisper
Failure is not an option. A revolt will begin soon.
Failure is not an option. A revolt will begin soon.
Failure is not an option. A revolt will begin…

Soon…

[Looking around to ensure that he is indeed alone, Valo seems to shrug it off, almost as if he’s used to being stalked by voices. A small sense of paranoia is evident, but very well-suppressed by the challenger for the North American Championship.]

The Finnish Phenom
Nothing can throw me off of my game, I know exactly what I need to do! DID YOU HEAR THAT!?!?

THAT!?!?

THAT!?!?

THAT!?!?

[It seems as if Tuhoa wasn’t only talking to Logan, as he spoke staring into the camera. He begins to look around, almost as if he were talking to someone around him. Soon however, his focus is back on us.][/center]

The Finnish Phenom
Logan, I know what you’re going to do. You’re going to do the same thing that every APW fan and journalist has done all week long. You’re going to focus on what you think is “the bigger picture”. I’ve heard it all, Logan. The accusations, the speculation, the hearsay… I’ve heard it all. So before you try to “get inside my head”, allow me to let you in on a little secret…

…there’s nothing between Alexander Duvall and Tuhoa Valo. There’s nothing there for you to theorize, nor will there ever be.

It’s apparent that by rewarding me a title match, Alexander Duvall was working with Young Mannie to seek the demise of Amy Zing. What Young Mannie and Alexander Duvall discuss behind closed doors, is none of my business. All I knew going into that match, was that I had an opportunity to take the North American Championship from you, provided Amy Zing was beaten once again in front of a live and televised audience. A congratulatory hug is nothing to dig into, Logan. So before you accuse me of being in bed with anybody, I’ll go ahead and save you the effort! It seems as if you and Young Mannie have a lot in common, you know? You both think that you’re better than you actually are, and you enjoy picking on the more frail competition.

While I’m not against seeing a bitch put in her place, it’s my duty to speak the truth. You do it, because you’re both just as frail as they are! Why Alexander Duvall would ever assist Young Mannie, is beyond me! But I took the ball, and I ran with it! And now… Now that Amy Zing is onto jerking the curtain with Young Mannie, where they both truly belong… I can focus on you. Tuhoa Valo can focus on finally winning the APW North American Championship!

[Valo places his hands waist-high. He almost looks as if he’s envisioning the North American Championship in his hands, as if he’s looking into his very-own future.]

The Finnish Phenom
I’m so close, Logan. So close to breaking this whole thing wide-open! So close to not only exposing you, but changing the landscape of Meltdown and Action Packed Wrestling as you know it! There is a “bigger picture”, Logan. A picture that will soon be realized, but not seen coming. But I’ll tell you what will be seen coming, Logan. I’ll go ahead and let you in on my strategy, because there’s nothing you’re going to be able to do, that’s going to stop me.

…I’m going to beat you, Logan. I’m going to beat you, until I can’t beat you anymore. I’m going to beat you, until I’m physically forced to stop beating. And then, after all of that, I’m going to beat you some more!

Not only is it something I want to do, Logan, it’s something that I HAVE to do! Beating you, taking that North American Championship… It’s the only thing that’s going to be able to break this story wide-open, and show the world that Tuhoa Valo is the absolute greatest mastermind that professional wrestling have ever seen! It’s something that will shift the focus of Meltdown, showing the world that when push comes to shove, nobody will ever truly be able to stop me. Not “if”, Logan… But WHEN I beat you, I show APW and wrestling fans all around the world, exactly how stupid they truly are! It’s a “must happen” kind of thing, Logan. I really have no choice! And instead of being able to pick on the weakest link this time around, there’s going to be nobody in that ring but you and I!

At the Supershow, you knew what you were doing. When you chose to pin Amy Zing, many might say that you were just “taking advantage of the situation”, but I know different! Trying to pin me would have been next to impossible for you, right? Going toe to toe with the Finnish Phenom very-well could have cost you the North American Championship! Therefore, you chose to wait until Amy Zing was well out of it, and you took advantage of the situation by once again picking on the fairer competitor! Well I’ve got bad news for you, Logan. This time, it’s just you and I, one on one, no Amy Zing, no easy way out!

The real truth is that you’ve carried that title, while I’ve continued to carry the show. Nobody cares, Logan! Week after week you’ve continued to gloat, telling the world that you’re the best thing to ever happen to Meltdown, and that North American Championship. While a number of people have chosen to buy into what you’re selling them, I see your words for what they really are. Logan, you’re all hype. You’re all show, and no go. When it comes right down to it, even you know that you don’t have what it takes to beat me! In a fair fight, with a fair official, I’m going to beat you within an inch of your life, taking the title for my own, leaving you broken in the process!

I’m going to break you down, Logan. I’m going to break you down, until all that remains is a shell of a former champion. I’m going to leave you half the man that you used to be, shocking the world in more ways than one! Winning the APW North American Championship, is just the tip of the iceberg for me. There’s plenty more shock and awe left to come, you’re just the launching pad! Allow me to thank you ahead of time, show you that I truly am grateful for what you’re about to help me accomplish. I’ll do that by reading your eulogy. When we finally bury your career, forever putting it to rest… I’ll gladly step in for the eulogy. Letting the whole world know once again, exactly how small of a footnote that your little amount of success so far has really been.

…so in advance, thank you, Logan. Thank you so very, very much.

[The whisper can once again be heard. This time, it’s as close as it’s ever been, sending echoes throughout the cave…]

Whisper
Failure is not an option. Hold true to your word.
Failure is not an option. Hold true to your word.
Failure is not an option. Hold true…

True…

[Not amused, Tuhoa Valo raises his voice…]

The Finnish Phenom
WHO IN THE HELL ARE YOU!?!?

ARE YOU!?!?

ARE YOU!?!?

ARE YOU!?!?

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[Valo looks as if he’s seen a ghost, looking behind the cameras, as something has caught his eye. Like something has just appeared out of thin air.][/center]

Unknown
Well, would you look at that… It seems as if we’ve both cheated death again…

[The scene fades to black.]