Dan: We're back! Right now, let's look at an exclusive interview from the Knick Man's hospital room! (The scene opens up inside of your typical hospital room. The camera shows a large white bed, a small window, and a television hanging from the ceiling. Laying on the bed is AICW's Knick Man. The Knick Man is wearing a green and white hospital robe. We see a huge white cast around his waist, due to the extensive damage that he suffered at the hands of the AICW's top evildoers. The Knick Man is currently looking up at the television watching the latest Monday Night War. Standing next to the bed is his wife Vivian Devine Williams. She is wearing a pink sweat and a pair of blue jeans. The camera then pans over to the television screen where we see Nicky De Niro on TV.) "Honest" Nicky De Niro: Now, being the kind, compassionate soul that Nicky De Niro is, I'm not gonna turn you in to the police. No. I'm just gonna make your life MISERABLE and HORRIBLE because you deserve it!! Viviene, you are the most IMMORAL person to ever set foot in the AICW!!! Don't you have any decency?! Parents, do we want our children idolizing someone who associates themselves with PROSTITUTES?!! I don't think so! Viviene, you gave up so much @$$ on the streets of New York City, you became a TOURIST ATTRACTION!!!! Viviene...the TRUTH has been exposed! (The camera shows Vivian crying and The Knick Man consoling her. A look of anger and pain is on the face of The Knick Man as the camera pans back towards the Television screen.) "Honest" Nicky De Niro: I almost forgot.... For those of you who still don't believe what I say about "The Knick Man"... "Honest" Nicky De Niro: I have for sale right here, the HOTTEST sex tape since the Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee tape, featuring none other than Viviene Divine, and the ONE, the ONLY, YOU GUESSED IT.....THE KNICK MAN!!!! You people wanna see "The Knick Man" get his groove on in the bedroom?!! Well this is the only place! I can't show it to you now, because it's TOO HOT FOR T.V.!! I'm selling copies of this tape for a measly ten bucks, so get it now before the Internet pirates start charging triple that amount!! I think this tape is great! I mean, I had NO IDEA that "The Knick Man" was a back-door kind-of-man, if you know what I mean! Ladies and gentlemen, leave your hopes and dreams in the toilet, because NICKY DE NIRO is gonna flush "The Knick Man's career straight to the lowest sewer possible!!! (The Knick Man jumps up out of the bed, grabs a nearby chair and lunges it at the television screen, causing the screen to shatter into a million pieces. He falls down hard on the ground and clutches his ribs and his back in agony. Vivian kneels down on the floor by her husband, a look of concern for her husband.) Vivian: Are you alright sweetheart? The Knick Man: I'm...I'm sorry Vivian...I...I...I can't believe I'm actually letting this creep get away with this... (A nurse quickly runs into the room.) Nurse: What happen here? Vivian: John here got a little upset... Nurse: I'll send maintanence to clean the TV up. Meanwhile, let's help John back on the bed. (The Nurse and Vivian help The Knick Man get back onto his bed.) Nurse: And Mr Williams, STAY IN BED! (The nurse exits the room.) Knick Man: I can't believe this...restricted to being nothing more than a gimp! Argie Otero joining The Demonweb! My good friends Brady and Burke getting screwed left and right! And where am I? Up in some FREAKIN HOSPITAL!!!! Maybe De Niro is right! Maybe I am nothing.. (The door opens and in walks "Hard Line" Byron Brady and Mark McMahon. Brady is dressed in a Cooperstown Classic Replica New York Giants jersey circa the early 1950's. The jersey is creme colored with "baseball stitched" pinstriping and the black and orange colors of the former New York Giants. A matching cap and blue jeans complete Byron's wardrobe. He walks in carrying two videotapes and a smile on his face, obviously surprised to see Knick Man so animated. Mark McMahon is wearing an AICW T-Shirt for "Steel City Meltdown.") "Hard Line" Byron Brady: (walking over to Knick Man and extending a hand) John, I brought you a couple of presents to cheer you up. The top video has all of our favorite AICW idiots and some of their most memorable screw ups on tape. (Byron chuckles.) I don't mean blooeprs, either. I mean the stuff that actually MADE it over the airwaves. The other tape is the complete Game Seven of the memorable Lakers/Knicks NBA Finals when Walt Frazier made his heroic comeback. I know you probably own a copy, and undoubtedly, you've viewed it a thousand times, but I figured it might pack an extra message with things the way they are. (Byron sets the videos on a table nearby Knick Man.) Mark McMahon: Knick Man, how ya feeling? Knick Man: Hey guys! Thanks for the tapes! (smiles) Byron Brady: So how have you been, John? Knick Man: Not good man. The doctors say that I will probably never wrestle again. Nicky De Niro is making a mockery of me on AICW Television. And the worst part is that I have to sit up here in the hospital and take it. You know what man? Sometimes, I wonder whether it's all worth it... Byron Brady: (eyeing Vivian quickly to get a read of her reaction to Knick Man's statements) John, let's face facts: Yeah, DeNiro, his goon squad, and 80% of the creep population in AICW worked you over good. A week ago, Dev and I visited and you were in a coma. Now, you're up. moving and firey enough to want to get back in the ring if your body allowed it. Doctor, schmocter. The reason there's thousands of doctors is so that you can get second and third opinions. (Byron winks at Knick Man.) Besides, you're young, in TERRIFIC shape, know the right types of people to rehab you and get you back on your feet.....(Byron gives Mark a subtle, imploring glance and McMahon takes over for Byron.) Mark McMahon: Knick Man, we need you on this team! We can't do it without you! You've been a part of The Alliance since it started, and I'll be damned if you quit now! I don't believe you to be a quitter, so please, come on back to the ring so we can rid the AICW of the Demon Web AND "Honest" Nicky De Niro! Knick Man: I don't know man.... (The door opens again and in walks Daron Foley. Foley is wearing a Buffalo Sabres Hasek jersey, blue jeans, and a Toronto Blue Jays hat. He has a worried look on his face, but when he sees there are other men in the room, he smiles wide and walks in. Foley is limping slightly from a knee injury aggravation he suffered in his match with Pillow, and is keeping him out of action for a few weeks. He is toting a Knicks banner with which to decorate his friend's room, as well as sneaking in a bag underneath his jersey. When he gets to Knick Man's bed, Foley hands him the bag, which Knick Man opens to find a bottle of Jolt Cola, a warm salted pretzel, and a hot dog loaded with fixins and wrapped in wax paper. Vivian groans when she sees what Foley has brought her husband, but Knick Man prevents her from grabbing it.) Daron Foley: Here you go pal, I figured you could use this. Knick Man: Daron, my main man! It's good to see you man. Thanks for the grub! (smiles happily as he keeps the junk food out of the graps of Vivian) Daron Foley: You two man. Now, Viv, I know you don't want your hubby there eating stuff like that, but I've spent enough time in hospitals visiting friends, and being visited, to know that you don't just need stuff for your body, you need to heal your mind. And if I know my man here, this is gonna be just the stuff to put his mind at ease. Mind you, it won't do anything for his body, but hey, I'm not a doctor. So man, how you feeling? The room certainly had a somber look when I walked in, and I don't think it's because of Reggie Miller and his boys. Knick Man: Yeah man, I was telling Brady and Mark that I'm seriously thinking about retiring from the sport man. I mean, the doctors say that I will never wrestle again. Nicky De Niro is making me look like a complete idiot! Every single slimeball in this federation is laughing at me! I've gone from a undefeated AICW superstar to a man that can't even DRESS HIMSELF! I can't walk! I feel pain all over my body! And I can't help you guys against Argie and The Demonweb. I feel like a failure man. I feel like I let you guys down. Daron Foley: Hey man, I hear you say something like that again, I'll make sure you never wrestle again. You gave it your best, and it's not your fault that DeNiro is just a lowdown piece of crap with no sense of honour or decency. And if anything, you've given us a new level of dedication to strive for. You put your career, your livelihood, heck, you put your whole LIFE on the line in facing DeNiro, and I can't name one other person with that kind of heart. You are still the man, no matter what you decide. Byron Brady: Retire, my ever lovin', chalk white, ASS, John! You're going to get back on your feet, get back into the ring, and Y-O-U are going to lead The Alliance into war when we go after Deniro and Eddie Turner Presents for some well deserved payback. Mark McMahon: You've only given us more inspiration Knick Man! If you're gonna be in a wheelchair for the rest of your life, then we'll fight TWICE as hard to put those guys away! I know what it feels like to be put on the shelf. I know what it feels like to hear that I'll never wrestle again, but you know what Knick Man...thanks to my FRIENDS like YOU and Byron Brady, I'm getting ready to step back in the ring! Today I started working with the light weights, and I'm feeling great! I know what it's like to be down and out, but you HAVE to get back up! The only way you're gonna stay down is if Nicky De Niro puts you UNDERGROUND! (The door opens again and in walks "Big D" Devon Burke. Burke is wearing a pair of camoflague pants, a gray ASU t-shirt and a pair of Doc Martins. He has a pair of Oakley E-wires resting on his head and he's holding a yellow AF hat in his right hand. Everyone in the room turns and looks at Devon Burke including The Knick Man who has a cold look on his face.) Devon Burke: John you're looking better... Knick Man: You know Devon, you really have some nerve coming up in here! I mean, from DAY 1 man, DAY 1, I've always had your back! I trusted you DEVON! Then you start going on your EGO TRIP listening to IDIOTS like Johnny Smith talking some yeng yang about myself and Brady leaving you out to dry! I can understand that Devon. You were upset that you didn't get a chance at your World Title shot. I would be too. But in my hour of need Devon. With all of the AICW's worst beating the living hell out of me, what do you do? You turn your back on me. I though you were my friend Devon! I trusted you with my LIFE MAN!!!! (begins to hold back the tears) Why did you do it to me man? Devon Burke: I made a mistake...I shouldn't have hung you out like that. But I was feeling a little betrayed myself. I guess you could say my head got a little too big for my shoulders. I was hoping we could put it behind us. I'm not asking you to forgive or forget. I know all about holding grudges. I guess what I'm saying is I'm sorry.. Byron Brady: John...look. Smith knows how to play those psyche cards and he got inside of Dev's skull for a few moments. (Byron looks over at Burke.) But Devon came here to visit you last week. In fact, he was here the same night I decided to drop by. And John...(Byron looks at Knick Man, back at Burke, and to Knick Man again.) He knew he had screwed up big time. I took him to task, Kelly did, and most importantly, his father did. I was ready to take him downstairs and throw down with him for what happened, but I could see he was hurting inside, John. He was and IS genuinely sorry he didn't back you up. Mark McMahon: Knick Man, Devon made a mistake. We all make mistakes. But you're a religious man, no? Forgive him for what he's done! I think his heart is with the Alliance, and he's with us 100 percent! Daron Foley: Hey man, we've all made mistakes. I mean, doesn't the good book say something about seventy times seven? And I know it's not easy to forgive and forget, especially considering what Burke did. (Foley turns to glare at Burke, who looks at the floor in shame.) But man, think of it this way. Us guys here, we live for the cheers of the fans. We can't get in the ring without those cheers, right? How do you think the fans are gonna feel about us if we can't forgive a man who really does feel bad? What kind of message is that sending? Don't forgive Burke for Burke's sake. Forgive Devon because it's the right thing to do, and that means, its the ONLY thing to do. Vivian: Come on honey! Don't be like that! Devon's your friend and I'm sure he's sorry for what he did! Forgive him! (smiles) Do it for me! (Vivian kisses him on the cheek) Knick Man: You know what guys? You're right. I'm sorry Devon man. I've just been so frustrated with Nicky De Niro and the situation in the AICW. We were on top of the world. Brady was the top contender for the World Title. Devon the Inoki Cup Champ. Daron gunning for the International Title. Myself going for the Television Title. Then all of a sudden, the AICW's lowest takes me out and almost kills me for gods sake. I'm sorry Devon for tripping. You're like a brother to me man, all of you! And I don't know what I would do without friends like you! Byron Brady: (Byron grins at Knick Man) Well, I'll tell you what I'd like for you to do without us for the time being: get on the mend and get back into ring shape! (Byron smiles wide.) Theeeeeen, you're gonna get back on that steamtrain that is the Knick Man Express with stops at the stations Turner, Deniro, Ngyuen, Smith and others, where we will all deboard and follow you into some SERIOUS melees! Mark McMahon: If we work together, we can achieve ANYTHING! Knick Man, look at us! We're UNSTOPPABLE! If we put our minds together and give it a good effort, NO ONE will take us down! Daron Foley: Hey man, anything I can do for you is nothing compared to what you've done for me. You've had my back from the day I debuted here. You were there when I went out in the first round of the Inoki Cup tournament, and I thought I didn't belong in the big leagues. Man, I owe you more than you can imagine. You're right man, you're like a brother, and I will always be here for you. No matter what. Got that?! Devon Burke: It's good to hear you say that. With the present situation being what it is and all, we really can't afford to fight. I know I let you guys down but I'll make it up to you in Pittsburgh. you can count on Big D. That's a promise. After Argie screwed me outta the title there's a little restitution that needs to be paid. And I'm gonna take my pound of flesh outta Kyle Bane's slimy hide. Bane.. you may be the Devil incarnate but I'm gonna kick your behind all the way back to whatever Hell spawned hole you wormed out of. Vivian: Now that's MY KNICK MAN!!!! (puts her arms around Knick Man.) (The Knick Man sits up on his bed and stares intently at the camera.) Knick Man: Nicky De Niro, mere words cannot describe the hatred that I possess for you. I have never hated a single competitior in my life. But you Nick, I despise! Everything within me would like to see nothing more than your destruction. And everything in me wants to play a hand in that destruction. De Niro, you think I'm running and hiding from you? I'm right here. De Niro, I hate you. And I will not rest Nicky De Niro until I serve justice upon you. You know, I'm not a preacher man. But I do remember a certain principal from the bible. It was known as an "eye for an eye" Back in those days, if you did a crime, they punished you by giving you a punishment equal to that crime. If you put a man's eye out, they put your eye out. If you took something of his, they took something of yours. Well Nicky De Niro, I'm not going to take your eye for my eye, becuase you are so worthless, it won't even equal out. But De Niro, I want FOUR EYES FOR AN EYE!!!!!!!! (The anger within The Knick Man begins to rise up as he continues to look at the camera.) Knick Man: You heard me right De Niro. FOUR EYES! For every bone that you and the rest of the pieces of CRAP in the AICW broke in my body, I will break FOUR OF YOUR BONES!!!!!!! The doctors say that The Knick Man will never wrestle again. Well I DON'T GIVE A DAMN WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY!!!!! One day Nicky De Niro, you will have to look me eye to eye! Face to face!!! Man to Man!!!! And then I will give you the biggest BEHIND KICKING OF YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!!! De Niro, I don't care what I have to do to get to you! I don't care if it cost me all that I have! I don't even care if it KILLS ME!!!!! One thing you can be assured off. You will feel the wrath of my RETRIBUTION DE NIRO!!!!!!!!!!!! And De Niro....... Dan: We seem to be having some technical difficulties! Fans, we'll...OH NO! "Honest" Nicky De Niro: We don't need to hear that! No, no, no... Dan: I don't believe this! We're gonna take a very short break, but when we return, "Honest" Nicky De Niro will "speak" to us!