Scene: McCabes Jewelers | San Antonio, Texas Time: Thursday, 1.7.04 - 9:47 AM Next Match: Vs. John Cena [ MAIN EVENT - No Holds Barred Match ]
[|. xwfv2 .|] THE NEW CORPORATION is what the talk in the backstage of The XWF Locker Rooms is all about. It's Vince McMahons creation brought upon The XWF in the beginning of this New Year.. A totally unexpected turn from these three Superstars that doesn't necessarily look good or in favor for The Current Champion, Triple H. Randy even went as far as taking Hunters title from him last week on Redemption and still has it as we speak.. with Torrie Wilson now out of the picture and The NEW Corporation beginning to take shape, consisting of Randy Orton, Dude Love, and Television Champion Mike Sanders. A match with John Cena now consists of Randys Road to The Rumble. Christian last week, The Current XWF Intercontinental Champion - John Cena this week.. Randy has got his work cut out for him and this trip to the Royal Rumble will not be an easy one at all. But with Vince McMahon and The NEW Corporation behind him and no emotional ties with a girl like Torrie.. Randy could just be the man to dethrone The Current Champ Triple H and live out his dream of being World Champion, The YOUNGEST XWF World Heavyweight Champion to ever grace its ring.. Ironically enough Randy Orton has been claiming that The Year 2004 will be his year ever since the return of The XWF. So after a win over Christian, Randy Orton will be looking to claim yet another huge win a second week in a row and defeat John Cena, a man who just recently won The Intercontinental Championship.. a title all too familiar to Randy. But that was almost a year ago when Randy first won The Intercontinental Championship, he's moved on.. The World Title is all that matters now and John Cena will soon enough, figure it all out.. the hard way. [|. xwfv2 .|]
" Shades of The Past.. "
pros·pect (pros'pekt) n. A candidate deemed likely to succeed.
S c e n e: A Crowded Intersection is the focal point of our Scene today as people rush and scatter to their points of origin in some kind of hurry for who knows what. As the cameras tilt a little to the left the entry way (door) to a shop with a sign above it entitled "McCabes Jewelers" they also zoom in or look to move closer to the shop but don't yet step inside. A Steady shot of the door is seen now as nobody looks to be wanting to step into The Jewelery Shop for quite some time, but after a few minutes wait a man walks through the door.. but not just any man. As The Cameras finally give us a view of the inside of the shop Randy Orton, Mr. Number One Contender himself can be seen holding a briefcase of medium size and a grin of a larger stature. Randy sets the lone briefcase up on the counter setting it down length ways as he rings the service bell a couple of times noticing that nobody is at the front of the store. Not long after Randy finishes ringing the bell that an older man steps out from the back putting his glasses back on and greeting Randy with a handshake as he gives the briefcase a quick glimpse than loooks back up at Randy.
'Jewelery Shop Owner' - Earl: " Well you must be the fella' that called earlier about the nameplate, am I right? Orton was it?.. "
'THA PROSPEKT' Randy Orton: " You're absolutely correct.. Earl was your name if I remember correctly.. and I don't really make mistakes. I got the item right here in this briefcase and I wanted to bring it over to see how it fits if that's alright. "
'Jewelery Shop Owner' - Earl: " Sure, anything for a friend of Vince.. not a problem at all. I'm just fixing her up right now and it'll all be done in a couple of minutes. Just sit tight and it'll be finished before you know it. "
'THA PROSPEKT' Randy Orton: " Thanks alot Earl, I appreciate it. I'll make sure to put in a good word with Mr. McMahon, maybe he'll get you and your family a couple of front row tickets to Thursday Nights show Redemption. You can watch front and center as I embarass John Cena and prove that just because You're Intercontinental Champion doesn't mean that you're good. That belt looked way better on me than it does on John Cena, just like Triple H's.. I mean My World Title looks on me.. MUCH Better. "
'Jewelery Shop Owner' - Earl: " Well Hey thanks Randy, my Grandson is a big time Wrestling fan and I'm sure he'd love that. In fact he was telling me about who his favorite Wrestler was just a few days ago.. I forgot what his name was.. ah forget about it, it'll come to me sooner or later. Just let me go on to the back and see if that name plate of your is nearly finished. "
S c e n e: Name Plate?! Item In The Briefcase?!.. What the hell is going on here that we don't know about. Randy Orton looks to be in San Antonio.. the place where XWF Redemption will take place this Thursday Night. But he's not with any of the members of The NEW Corporation, he's in a damn jewelery shop. What The hell is he doing there?!.. I think maybe we'll find out soon enough as Randy takes a seat on the couch briefcase in hand as he relaxes a little bit and start looking around the shop talking to himself.
'THA PROSPEKT' Randy Orton: " Only a matter of time now.. Redemption is going to be my night again because I'm going to prove that I'm way past my Intercontinental Championship Holding days. If John Cena even thinks he can compete with me he must have a screw loose. No actually I know he has a screw loose, he plays with toys, cries about losing his girlfriend to some Buckwheat wannabe, and he actually thinks that in the frame of mind he is in now that he can win a match against me, The Number One Contender. It doesn't really matter what frame of mind that John Cena is in, either way it's my job.. no, it's my Destiny to become XWF World Heavyweight Champion. And on the way to the Royal Rumble it looks as if taking out The Current Intercontinental Champion is also on the agenda. John Cena's just lucky his prescious little title isn't on the line. Not that I'd actually want to hold that belt again, I've been there and done that already.. I think John, you need to get with the times Pal.. "
S c e n e: Randy pulls the briefcase a little bit closer to himself leaving us to wonder just what in the hell can be inside of that thing. And what the hell does a Jewelery Shop in the middle of San Antonio Texas have top do with it all? What's the big picture?! Is anyone just as, if not more confused as I am?!..
'THA PROSPEKT' Randy Orton: " You See John.. I've moved on, I no longer chase the dream of becoming The XWF Intercontinental Champion. Sure you might want to one day become The World Champion, but today certainly isn't your day.. just like any other day. Everyday is Randy Ortons day, and will be after the Royal Rumble. Hell, they should make a Holiday dedicated just to me for the day when I become World Champion. You think just because you beat The Rock at Up In Smoke that you can beat me now?.. You've been sadly misinformed John because you're looking at the next Xtreme Wrestling Federation Champion.. and all I see when I look at you, is me a year ago. But even that might be giving you too much credit.. "
S c e n e: A Chiming can be heard as The Front Door of The Jewelery Shop opens and in walks an attractive young lady, maybe in her early-mid twenties, around Randys age. Randy doesn't notice her at first, lost in thought as he stares down at the black briefcase in hand but he begins to notice her when she comes and takes a seat by him and the two exchange smiles.
'THA PROSPEKT' Randy Orton: " Randy Orton, XWF Superstar.. "[ Randy extends his hand]
'Sexy Texan' Steph: " R-R-... Randy Orton? Oh my god, it is you!.. what an honor it is to meet you. I knew that The XWF was in town tonight for Redemption but I had no idea I'd actually walk into one of you guys.. this is such a surprise. I'm Stephanie [She shakes Randys hand smiling] What brings you here, Randy? "
'THA PROSPEKT' Randy Orton: " Well this [ Randy Lifts the breiefcase slightly] Brings me here actually.. I'm here to add a little custom detail to what will soon be mine. But maybe I've told you too much.. can't really trust people in Texas.. I mean take Shawn Michaels for example. Everyone knows that he is going to try his best to get revenge for his friend Hunter this week on Redemption. Why else would he make himself The Special Guest Referee in a No Holds Barred Match? It just doesn't add up.. But enough about me, not that talking about myself ever gets old.. what are you here for? "
'Sexy Texan' Steph: " Me? Well.. I'm here to get my wedding ring properly fitted.. Than it'll finally be perfect, for me and only me. Much like how you feel about what is inside that briefcase of yours I'm sure.. May I ask what it is that you have inside of there? "
'THA PROSPEKT' Randy Orton: " Well it may be just as important if not more important than that little ring there of yours. Not to take anything away from the value of marriage, but what I have in this briefcase right now is a different form of Love. Something that you can work your entire life for, and when you finally reach it.. it can still be takin' away from you.. But it really doesn't matter right now.. maybe I'll show it to you when all the finishing touches are put on it. But did your Boyfriend.. I'm sorry, Did your Husband buy you a ring that didn't fit? I thought marriage was supposed to be an agreement beetween two people when they really know each other well.. some husband, can't even get his own wife a ring that fits right. I would have gotten it right the first time.. but we can't all be me I guess now can we? "[Randy Grins]
'Sexy Texan' Steph: " Hmmmm, I Guess not.. But yes.. my husband did buy me this ring. He said he swore it was the right size. He even took one of his female work colleagues along to help him pick it out, and he thought she was the same ring size as me. It was just a silly mistake though i suppose.. He was going to come along with me here today to get it refitted, but he had to leave for an emergency business trip. He never actually told me where abouts though. "
'THA PROSPEKT' Randy Orton: " Sounds kind've fishy to me.. and it also Sounds to me like he doesn't know how to treat his valuables.. You see me, I treat everything of mine with care. Like it's the most important thing to me in the world.. because well, it just might be. And what I've got in this briefcase right now will soon enough look much better than it did before when any other guy had it. But you'd think with a pretty looking girl like yourself that he would get it right the first time. It's kind've like John Cena for example, the guy wins The Intercontinental Title and thinks that he's.. how does it go, "Untouchable" was it? Well he's far from Untouchable Babe, let me tell you.. this Thursday Night on Redemption he's going to wish he was Invisible instead. "
'Sexy Texan' Steph: " Kind of how my Husband has been making me feel lately, huh?.. But yes, Randy, I'm sure you'll beat John Cena. He may be the Intercontinental Champion.. but so were you once as i recall.. and Nobody made that title what it is today other than You. In fact, John Cena probably doesn't even appreciate and take pride in the Intercontinental Title like he should.. he doesn't appreciate it like i appreciate this wedding ring here, nor how you obviously are going to take pride in whatever is in that briefcase right there. John Cena more than likely doesn't even deserve gold or anything valuble for that matter. You will probably make him realize that better than anyone else though this Thursday, I'm sure. "
'THA PROSPEKT' Randy Orton: " Hey, you took the words right out of my mouth. I'm The Number One Contender.. and even though I might as well have been made Champ the night that I beat Chris Jericho, I'm a patient guy and I can wait for what is truely mine. I mean, I've already shown that I am better than Triple H in every way, shape, or form.. on countless occasions. So many times in fact that I've even lost count. But it really doesn't matter because the fact of the matter is.. in just a few short weeks I will be The XWF World Heavyweight Champion. And guys Like Christian or John Cena, well they're just stuck in the past, crying over matches they lost or holding onto titles that I've already won. "
S c e n e: Randy stops for a moment realizing that this Married women is totally entranced with what he has to say. Just than Earl, The Jewelery Shop Owner steps out from the back room with something in his hand, something wrapped in a black cloth and that can be no bigger than a toy car. Earl places the cloth that's covering the item down on the counter and looks over at Randy and than the Women, Waving Randy over to take a look.
'Jewelery Shop Owner' - Earl: " Well Mr. Orton Sir, your customized nameplate is ready and willing to go now. Did you want to try it out and see if it fits just right before you leave with it? "
S c e n e: Randy stands up taking the briefcase along with him as The Women stands up as well and follows Randy up to the front counter, eyeballing the item hidden underneath the black cloth suspisciously.
'THA PROSPEKT' Randy Orton: " Well of course, that's what I came here for. That and to beat John Cena in that No Holds Barred Match is the only reason I came to this damn State. I don't even Like Texas, it's the biggest State in The Country.. but it's also the biggest waist of space. No wonder why Shawn Michaels is always so angry all of the time, if I lived here I'd be angry too. "
S c e n e: Earl and The Women just give Randy an awkward look as he begins to unwrap the cloth surrounding this unknown object slowly, as if to build up the anticipation intentionally. Finally after the longest ten seconds of our lives, The cloth has been removed and there.. resting in Randys hand is a gold plated nameplate, the name RANDY ORTON placed firmly in the center in all Diamonds.. The Womens eyes light up as she brings her hand up over her mouth to cover her shock and amazement as Randy Grins.. the biggest Grin we've ever seen on his face and all he can do is just nod, and than proceeds in Shaking Earls hand.
'THA PROSPEKT' Randy Orton: " It's Perfect My Man.. Exactly the way I envisioned it.. Man, the guys are going to love this when they see it back at the arena. Thanks Earl.. Lets see if it fits.. "
S c e n e: Randy sets the briefcase back up on the counter and begins to undo the buckles as Earl and The Women from San Antonio just watch on in awe. But I think we're all smart enough to realize what's going on here now.. Last Week on Redemption Randy took something from Triple H, and it wasn't just his pride.. Randy undoes the last buckle on the briefcase and opens it up revealing the XWF World Heavyweight Title. That son of a bitch still has Triple H's Title!.. Randy pulls The Strap out of the briefcase pushing it aside and setting the belt down, Randy than grabs the nameplate.. and if that wasn't enough, picks his brand new.. Diamond Covered Name Plate and places it on The Belt, right over the Name Triple H. How degrading is that..
'THA PROSPEKT' Randy Orton: " It fits PERFECTLY.. and here I was thinking that I was too big.. go figure. Well thanks Earl, I really appreciate you doing this for me on such short notice. I'll make sure Mr. McMahon hears about this. And make sure you two don't miss out on Redemption when I continue my road to the Royal Rumble on a good note. Oh and if you see Shawn Michaels before I do.. tell him something for me would you?.. [Randy Pauses] Tell him, that just Like Diamonds.. "
[|. xwfv2 .|]Randy puts the belt along with his new customized nameplate back in the briefcase, locking it back up and removing it from the Jewelery Shop Counter. Randy walks out of the shop and Steph (The Sexy Texan) follows after shortly after leaving Earl a loneseom old man. How the hell did Randy Orton afford that Nameplate? And how will Triple H get his title back? mentally and physically? Randy Orton doesn't care about anyone but hismelf obviously.. He's totally forgottena bout Torrie and has a Married Women following him through the streets of San Antonio!.. what a night Redemption will be, Don't miss it!.. [|. xwfv2 .|]