$$$Well, it seems that Trent couldn't beat "The Franchise" on his own, but this doesn't surprise us. We knew that Trent would resort to these type of strategies in order to pull out a victory, but you see, while Trent has become the new FWF International Champion, he failed to win in the end. For, if you look at the upcoming event, it is "The Franchise" that has the World Title shot, and not our dear Trent Storm. So, Trent, enjoy your IN title, because "The Franchise" is going to enjoy wearing the other gold, the important gold, the World Title. This, my friends, brings me to a certain Shaku Endbringer. It seems to me, Shaku, that all of my poking fun at you finally got under your skin. After all of my side comments amounted in your mind, until you couldn't take it. And all this after, what...a week? Ha! Shaku, it seems as if you have a very short temper and a taste for "vengeance." But I ask you, when have you stepped into the ring with Justin and beaten him on your own? As I've proved before, every time that you have stepped into the ring with Justin, you have found yourself pinned to the mat for the necessary 3 seconds that it takes to win the matchup. Except, however, that one dark spot. There was that one time where you, Shaku, did indeed beat Justin, but alas, you failed to do it on your own. Oh no, instead, you had to bring MISSLE and Matis Bestine to your aid. You remember those days, don't you Shaku? You remember the days when High Society "ruled" the airwaves with all of its three viewers, don't you? When you and the fans were at each other's throats, them booing you at every turn and you abusing them with every chance you got. But times have changes, haven't they? Now, both the fans and yourself are on the same page, or are you? How do we not know that you are once again pulling one of your schemes, tricking the fans in order to satisfy CEO Marlow's quest for ratings. Yes, it's true, the fans love it when their favorites are champions, but what happens when their two favorite are vying for that championship? Who do they cheer? I guess we'll find out on Tuesday.$$$
$$$As the view fades in, you can see a bright blue. As you wonder what you're staring out, you step back, realizing you're staring at him, or his jacket to be specific. He's wearing a leather jacket, the symbol of Duke University embedded on the right side. He's currently title-less, but the sun glimmers in his bright eyes, as he's definitely a happy fellow, what, with his world title shot and all. He looks down at you and laughs.$$$
Justin: You know, I've tried all my life to get to the top, and all my life, I never got to the top. Now, I realize that all I have to do is piss off the man on top, to get there. Don't believe me? Think about it, every time that I got a world title shot, was because I ticked off the guy at the top of the company. When it was back at Insurrection, the team of Jimmy and I was a formidable adversary, so what does Goldman do? He pits us against each other in the Main Event, along with others, hoping to split us up. Then, that night, when I FINALLY won the title, despite what others say, the only reason I received the shot was because Jimmy wanted to "finish me off." He didn't think I deserved it, and neither does Shaku, and I KNOW Marlow doesn't agree with this match, but the fact is, I have it. The fact is simple. It's Shaku and Sane one on one in the ring on Tuesday, for that coveted World Title belt. Now tell me, Shaku, how can I not be right? I know that I got to you. I know that I got under your skin and now you're "out to get me". You're going to try and prove that you are the better man, that all those times that I beat you were just coincidences. Well, Shaku, I invite you to try. In fact, I dare you to prove me wrong. Prove that I, The Franchise of FWF, am wrong about you. Prove to me that you do deserve that title that you wear. But most importantly Shaku, show me that you deserve to have had that shot in the first place. Come to wrestle Shaku, because I come to win.
$$$He stands there, his hands in the pockets of his khakis, smiling and laughing still. He speaks again.$$$
Justin: Now, Shaku, when you said those magic words on Saturday, guaranteeing me a shot on Tuesday, I lit up. And, for the first time in a LONG time, I smiled. Yes Shaku, I, the man who went 5 months without cracking a solid face, smiled and I haven't stop since. Well, except when you jumped me from behind and slammed my face into the mat, that hurt, and it cost me my match. You know Shaku, you should watch what you're doing, because before you know it, you're going to piss off the wrong person. Oh, and let's see here, you just DID. You ruined my match with the biggest loudmouth since Jimmy Harmon walked through FWF doors. You tried to get the upper hand on me by taking me out before Tuesday. You figured you'd soften me up. Well Shaku, goal accomplished, because after I got up from your attack, and after I calmed down, I realize something. I realized that you had cleared my path. You had basically picked me up and thrown me back into the main event. You, Shaku, had done for me what I had been trying to do for months, but couldn't because of the Goldmans and their tyrannical policies. But now, because I was taking your glory, your cheers, you did something that you will regret. Shaku, you're sitting somewhere now, working on your new image, and realizing that you just made the biggest error in your life. As you sat back and watched the clips, studied the promos, you realized that I was and am the one man you can't beat. And Tuesday, Shaku, I'm going to have to show just why, I am everyone's....
Voice: You coming?
$$$Justin frowns, for the first time since he received the oh-so good news, as Joey runs up into the picture. Lil Person quickly follows and Justin cracks that smile again.$$$
Justin: You know, usually when someone's in the middle of their catch phrase, you let them finish.
Joey: But where's the fun in that?
Justin: I'll never win with you. You're just too dense.
Joey: Uhhh...yeah, ok.......To Lil Person......What's dense mean?
Justin and Lil Person: Hahaha, you moron.
$$$Justin and Lil Person laugh as Joey jokingly hits Justin in the arm, prompting Justin to push Joey and knock him to the ground. Justin and Lil Person laugh again as Joey tries to regain his composure.$$$
Joey: Hey Justin...
Justin: What?
Joey: Who's this fourth guy?
$$$Suddenly, a fourth man, dressed in a suit, glasses, and a cheery disposition. He's got freckles and ruffled brown hair and looks to be in a good mood.$$$
Joey: Last I checked, The Ensemble had three members.
Justin: ...With a serious face... He's replacing you.
Joey: Ha...ha...funny.
Justin: ...Still serious... Who says I'm kidding?
Joey: ...Starting to get worried... Justin, c'mon man. Look at all we've been through, all the laughs and jokes...
Justin: ...Stopping and getting face to face with Joey... What about all the times you got me in trouble? Or what about all the times you screwed up my plans? Huh? What about them?
Lil Person: ...Trying to push Justin away... Hey, Justin, where did this come from? Calm down.
Justin: ...Pushing Lil Person away... No, this is serious. What makes Joey think that this guy isn't here to replace him? What makes you so special, Joey?
Joey: ...Worried... Well...
Justin: ...Intimidating Joey... C'mon Joey, why?! Why are you so special?!
Joey: ...Scared... Uhhh...ummm...
Justin: ...Pushing Joey back... ANSWER JOEY! ANSWER!
Lil Person: Justin! Don't do this!
Justin: ...Raising his hand to hit Joey... No, this is it....Joey, you better answer me or I'm going to hit you so hard you'll end up a permanent lawn fixture on the grass behind you.
Joey: ...Bracing for impact... BECAUSE I'M AN IDIOT!
$$$Suddenly, Justin puts his hand down and smiles. He backs off and begins walking, as Joey, Lil Person, and that fourth guy follow, reluctantly.$$$
Justin: ...Laughing... God, you guys are so uptight. You can't take a joke.
Joey: ...Startled... Joke?! THAT WAS A JOKE?!
Justin: Oh, please, don't act like you're offended. I've done worse.
Joey: You know Justin, one of these days...
Justin: Yeah, yeah, shaddup and walk with me.
$$$Joey and Lil Person, behind Justin and that other guy, run up to him and catch up. They continue walking, aimlessly util Joey speaks up.$$$
Joey: Justin, you never told me who this guy was?
Justin: ...Pointing to nerd... Who this guy? His name's Norman.
Joey: That's great, now why is he here?
Justin: Always in a rush, eh Joey?
Joey: Just shutup and tell me.
Justin: Well, he's my new publicist.
Joey: Why, prae-tell, do you need a publicist?
Justin: It's simple really, Shaku got one, and he won the World Title. I figure, that this publicist will give me an entirely new look, which will help me beat the snot out of Shaku on Tuesday.
Joey: So, according to you, just because it worked for Shaku, it'll work for you?
Justin: Why not? We're both human, well, I am, the results are still out on our champ, but I mean, why not at least give it a shot?
Joey: Why? Because it's stupid. In fact, this could be the dumbest idea I've ever heard come from that "mind" of yours.
Justin: Yeah, well it's this same mind that figured out a way to get me a world title shot, so anything it says, I do...So, if you'll stop whining, this mind just came up with an idea that I think Norman will agree to!
Joey: Oh, great, this should be fun.
$$$Justin smiles, laughs, and then walks off the sidewalk, into the street, raising his hand for a cab. One pulls up and as the four of them pile in, the camera fades....$$$
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