Post by Phate on May 4, 2008 12:48:31 GMT -4
Our scene comes into view with a shot of Action Packed Wrestling Backstage Interviewer Cindy Shannon, a cameraman in tow, standing outside of the office of APW President Jeff. Her blond locks lay curled neatly across her slender shoulders, accentuating her lithe yet supple frame just as well as the tight APW baby tee she has stretched over her ample bosom. A very short skirt finds itself snugly hugging her shapely waist and thighs; it rides up slightly and she automatically tugs at its base and adjusts her posture accordingly. A microphone clutched in her right hand, Cindy Shannon takes a moment to gather her thoughts before the door to Jeff's office flies open - and out steps Pharoah Bolding, better known as professional wrestling superstar "The Icon" Doctor Phate. Phate looks rather dapper in a gray-hued three piece business suit, a silken ebony necktie and an ivory-tinted dress shirt accenting the distinguished color of the slacks, vest, and suit jacket. The face of a very pricey Rolex watch affixed to his right wrist catches the fluorescent light, shimmering tantalizingly and showing its worth. Looking to his left, Phate notices the lovely Cindy Shannon perched along the wall. Phate eyes her for a moment, allowing a somewhat cocky grin to permeate his lips as his mind begins concocting a pickup line - at least until he sees the microphone in her hand and the cameraman at her side, that is. Once he see that this is going to be a routine interview, Phate releases a deep sigh before clearing his throat and preparing to address the microphone Cindy Shannon is jutting out his way.
Phate (addressing Cindy; somwhat annoyed tone): Lemme guess - "exclusive interview", right?
Cindy (addressing Phate; smiling; happy tone): Yep!
Phate (addressing Cindy; somewhat annoyed tone; adjusting shirt cuffs): Then shoot.
Cindy (smiling; nodding confirmation to Phate before addressing the camera): Ladies and gentlemen, there has been quite a bit or murmuring lately concerning a slew of veterans coming to the Albany Wrestling Alliance but none of those big names have the ability to incite the entire pro wrestling world and conjure up controversy like the man currently standing to my right, "The Icon" Doctor Phate! (turning to Phate; addressing Phate; quizzical tone) Doctor Phate, last anyone heard you retired due to a dislike for the current state of the wrestling business.
Phate (addressing Cindy; laid-back demeanor): Congratulations - you been readin' my blog! Wanna cookie? Yes, I did step back for awhile...but I'm back now - and I owe it all to comp'nies like the Action Packed Wrestling.
Cindy (quizzical tone; addressing Phate): How so?
Phate (slightly annoyed; addressing Cindy): You were one o' those kids that always asked "why?", weren't ya?
Cindy (confused expression on her face; staring at Phate): .....?
Phate (sighing; addressing Cindy; patient tone): WELL, CINDY, companies like the Action Packed Wrestling are fresh, excitin', and full o' potential. THAT, Cindy, is what wrestling has been lacking. It's nice t'see comp'nies fillin' that void and I'm happy t'throw my hat into the ring and add to th' legacy of this place. APW is still very young and young comp'nies are like young women - they need a man to look up to. I am APW's man...and management is payin' me very, very well because of it. Those who know me know that I've gotta bit of a reputation in this industry fer creatin' turmoil ev'rywhere I go - and APW will be no different!
Cindy (annoyed by his comments but understanding what Phate is saying; addressing Phate): Well, with that kind of attitude, one would have to guess that you are here for one thing and one thing only: the Action Packed Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship, which is currently held by "The Ego Crusher" Sergeant Kenny Lambardo.
Phate (amused; addressing Cindy; cocky tone): Nope - I'm here fer th' goulash. Of course I'm here fer th' damn World Heavyweight Championship, ya ditz! If yer not in it fer th' top prize then you need to go home an' quit takin' up money that management can funnel into MY bank account! Lookit me! (admiring his own attire; smiling cockily; addressing Cindy) I dress like a World Heavyweight Champion. I carry myself like a World Heavyweight Champion. And Why? Because I was BORN t'be a World Heavyweight Champion - (looking Cindy up and down) - th' same way you were born to wear a hoe's uniform!
Cindy (insulted; addressing Phate): Why, I've never!
Phate (amused; addressing Cindy; cocky tone): Judgin' by the length of that skirt I'd say you already have, baby! Woooooooo! (looking toward the camera; addressing Christopher Alexander) Yo, Sarge! Allow me t'formally introduce myself! I am "Doctor Phate - an' I am everything you wish you could be as a professional wrestler! And guess what, Kenny? I'm comin' for th' World Heavyweight Championship! You don't DESERVE to be th' World Heavyweight Champion! Yer jus' some schmoo who's watched way too many UFC events an' Steven Seagal movies! You think it MATTERS that y'did a little time in the military? War and wrestlin' are two completely different worlds, brother, and one doesn't prepare you fer the other! You as a credible World Champion? Yeah right - an' I'm the King of Siam! Beatin' a LOSER like John Green in five minutes does NOT make you a World Heavyweight Champion, boy! That makes you a loser who had t'fight a bigger LOSER! This company deserves better'n a toy soldier playin' "Sarge" - and yer lookin' at it right now! I'm comin' fer the belt, Lambardo, and there ain't NOTHIN' you can do about it but keep my World Heavyweight Championship polished an' don't get any of yer Rambo delusions on it! (addressing the rest of the APW roster) As for th' rest of you, an' to all those who don't know who I am, I am Doctor Phate an' I have EARNED the moniker of "The Icon"! Unlike other charlatans out there who claim t'be icons I have bled buckets and shed oceans fer this business an' was given the "Icon" tag by my peers and NOT by th' person lookin' back at me in th' mirror ev'ry morning or some Marketin' team! I am what you all should be strivin' to be! I AM what this business is all about - so take notes because there will be a test, boys! It's simple - you ain't gotta like me but you WILL respect me - even if I have t'beat the respect out of you! And I plan t'beat the respect outta each an' ev'ry one of you on th' way to the top because no matter what you may think of yerself at th' end of th' day you are ALL just a bunch of preliminary wrestlers. And while Legends die and Wrestlers come and go ICONS LIVE FOREVER! Wooooooo! Prepare to count the lights! (staring at Cindy; disdain in his voice; addressing Cindy) Interview over. Go put on some damn clothes - I can see yer hymen from here fer christ sake!
Our scene ends with an amused Doctor Phate walking away, leaving an enraged and shocked Cindy Shannon standing in a mixture of awe and anger as she fights back tears.
Phate (addressing Cindy; somwhat annoyed tone): Lemme guess - "exclusive interview", right?
Cindy (addressing Phate; smiling; happy tone): Yep!
Phate (addressing Cindy; somewhat annoyed tone; adjusting shirt cuffs): Then shoot.
Cindy (smiling; nodding confirmation to Phate before addressing the camera): Ladies and gentlemen, there has been quite a bit or murmuring lately concerning a slew of veterans coming to the Albany Wrestling Alliance but none of those big names have the ability to incite the entire pro wrestling world and conjure up controversy like the man currently standing to my right, "The Icon" Doctor Phate! (turning to Phate; addressing Phate; quizzical tone) Doctor Phate, last anyone heard you retired due to a dislike for the current state of the wrestling business.
Phate (addressing Cindy; laid-back demeanor): Congratulations - you been readin' my blog! Wanna cookie? Yes, I did step back for awhile...but I'm back now - and I owe it all to comp'nies like the Action Packed Wrestling.
Cindy (quizzical tone; addressing Phate): How so?
Phate (slightly annoyed; addressing Cindy): You were one o' those kids that always asked "why?", weren't ya?
Cindy (confused expression on her face; staring at Phate): .....?
Phate (sighing; addressing Cindy; patient tone): WELL, CINDY, companies like the Action Packed Wrestling are fresh, excitin', and full o' potential. THAT, Cindy, is what wrestling has been lacking. It's nice t'see comp'nies fillin' that void and I'm happy t'throw my hat into the ring and add to th' legacy of this place. APW is still very young and young comp'nies are like young women - they need a man to look up to. I am APW's man...and management is payin' me very, very well because of it. Those who know me know that I've gotta bit of a reputation in this industry fer creatin' turmoil ev'rywhere I go - and APW will be no different!
Cindy (annoyed by his comments but understanding what Phate is saying; addressing Phate): Well, with that kind of attitude, one would have to guess that you are here for one thing and one thing only: the Action Packed Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship, which is currently held by "The Ego Crusher" Sergeant Kenny Lambardo.
Phate (amused; addressing Cindy; cocky tone): Nope - I'm here fer th' goulash. Of course I'm here fer th' damn World Heavyweight Championship, ya ditz! If yer not in it fer th' top prize then you need to go home an' quit takin' up money that management can funnel into MY bank account! Lookit me! (admiring his own attire; smiling cockily; addressing Cindy) I dress like a World Heavyweight Champion. I carry myself like a World Heavyweight Champion. And Why? Because I was BORN t'be a World Heavyweight Champion - (looking Cindy up and down) - th' same way you were born to wear a hoe's uniform!
Cindy (insulted; addressing Phate): Why, I've never!
Phate (amused; addressing Cindy; cocky tone): Judgin' by the length of that skirt I'd say you already have, baby! Woooooooo! (looking toward the camera; addressing Christopher Alexander) Yo, Sarge! Allow me t'formally introduce myself! I am "Doctor Phate - an' I am everything you wish you could be as a professional wrestler! And guess what, Kenny? I'm comin' for th' World Heavyweight Championship! You don't DESERVE to be th' World Heavyweight Champion! Yer jus' some schmoo who's watched way too many UFC events an' Steven Seagal movies! You think it MATTERS that y'did a little time in the military? War and wrestlin' are two completely different worlds, brother, and one doesn't prepare you fer the other! You as a credible World Champion? Yeah right - an' I'm the King of Siam! Beatin' a LOSER like John Green in five minutes does NOT make you a World Heavyweight Champion, boy! That makes you a loser who had t'fight a bigger LOSER! This company deserves better'n a toy soldier playin' "Sarge" - and yer lookin' at it right now! I'm comin' fer the belt, Lambardo, and there ain't NOTHIN' you can do about it but keep my World Heavyweight Championship polished an' don't get any of yer Rambo delusions on it! (addressing the rest of the APW roster) As for th' rest of you, an' to all those who don't know who I am, I am Doctor Phate an' I have EARNED the moniker of "The Icon"! Unlike other charlatans out there who claim t'be icons I have bled buckets and shed oceans fer this business an' was given the "Icon" tag by my peers and NOT by th' person lookin' back at me in th' mirror ev'ry morning or some Marketin' team! I am what you all should be strivin' to be! I AM what this business is all about - so take notes because there will be a test, boys! It's simple - you ain't gotta like me but you WILL respect me - even if I have t'beat the respect out of you! And I plan t'beat the respect outta each an' ev'ry one of you on th' way to the top because no matter what you may think of yerself at th' end of th' day you are ALL just a bunch of preliminary wrestlers. And while Legends die and Wrestlers come and go ICONS LIVE FOREVER! Wooooooo! Prepare to count the lights! (staring at Cindy; disdain in his voice; addressing Cindy) Interview over. Go put on some damn clothes - I can see yer hymen from here fer christ sake!
Our scene ends with an amused Doctor Phate walking away, leaving an enraged and shocked Cindy Shannon standing in a mixture of awe and anger as she fights back tears.
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