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SILVER SCREEN, GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
Well, as I eluded in the previous introduction, my goal for Squared Circle Mania was to lose and start a feud with someone. See, I wanted to get injured and be forced out of the match. That way, The Boy never technically loses, but he doesn't win either. It would give him some justifiable anger (and, the best part is, if I wanted to feud with someone who was a heel, I could easily turn The Boy face off the injury angle). So I posted a message on the OOC board asking if anyone wanted to start a feud and no one did. Funny thing is, I read people saying they were looking for storylines and feuds at the time, and no one wanted to feud with me. Ah well, no biggie. But then Adam Price forgot to put that into the match like we arranged. So there was no mention of me getting injured and being helped to the back, despite The Boy's protests.
Fortunately though, The Boy pretty much dissappeared from the match after a while (???), which I used as the time I got injured. This roleplay then used the idea of "not seeing the whole picture" as the perfect way to tie everything in. I think this actually ended up helping The Boy, as he was supposedly injured (which could get him cheap heat, as most people would doubt that he was actually hurt), but it also makes him seem like a threat because he went on to win some big matches while injured. So, although I was disappointed things didn't go as planned, it all worked out. The roleplay itself is pretty decent too.
(The scene starts up with yet another promotional video of Scott "The Boy" Hellings and his WorldWide Publicity Tour. It shows quick shots of Hellings attending both the 'Superman Returns' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' premieres, as well as watching the Germany-Italy World Cup semifinal matchup. In all instances, The Boy is shown signing autographs. Then, the usual narrator of these videos begin to speak.)
NARRATOR-
"When one faces adversity, how does one bounce back?"
(Cut to a shot of Lance Armstrong winning the Tour de France over and over).
NARRATOR-
"Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with both brain and testicular cancer. But, even after undoing surgery and the intensive chemotherapy, Armstrong refused to roll over and quit. Instead, he went on to win an astonishing seven consecutive Yellow Jackets before retiring in 2005."
(Cut to a shot of Elvis Presley performing).
NARRATOR-
"Even The King faced troublesome times. Plagued by a lacklustre film career, featuring uninspired soundtracks, Elvis found his star fading in the 1960s. Finally, in 1968 he staged his famous Comeback Special and never looked back. The special re-launched his music career and, in 1969, his song Suspicious Minds became his first number one hit in seven years. If legends like Elvis and Lance Armstrong were forced to face adversity, why not Scott Hellings?"
(Cut to shots of Big Dave winning the title at Squared Circle Mania).
NARRATOR-
"Scott Hellings was clearly the odds-on favourite at Squared Circle Mania, but ended up losing. Can he bounce back? Will he? Of course he will. You're not truly great until you have had to face adversity. Tackling challenges and overcoming the odds is what makes a champion more than just a name in the record books; it makes you a hero. Scott Hellings has his work cut out for him. But he will succeed, there is no doubt about it."
(Cut to promotional footage of The Boy).
NARRATOR-
"He's not perfect. But he is as close as anyone could possibly be. Scott Hellings: a superior athlete in an inferior world."
(Cut to a shot of Scott Hellings standing inside a EWA ring.)
HELLINGS-
"My name is Scott Hellings. And I approved this message."
(The video fades out to a black screen that says "This video was paid for The Scott Hellings WorldWide Publicity Tour and financial support from Viewers Like You.")
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(The scene then fades into a clip of the film "The Sixth Sense." It shows one of the first scenes, where Bruce Willis is shot by the intruder in his home. It then has a hard, very noticeable cut, to show the climatic moment when Bruce Willis realizes that he is dead; one of the "dead people" Haley Joel Osmont mentions. It then cuts to one of the first scenes in "Back to the Future." It shows Michael J. Fox driving the DeLorean through the mall parking lot, as he hits 88 miles per hour and disappears. It then has a hard, noticeable cut to the end when he returns, completely skipping his entire adventure back in time in the 1950s. The scene then cuts to show Scott "The Boy" Hellings, standing in an empty movie theatre. He is wearing a black "Canadian Legend" t-shirt and a pair of jeans.)
HELLINGS-
"You see sometimes people just aren't getting the whole picture. Sometimes, you miss out on something. Blink...and it's gone. But there is no doubt that missing out on those details is less than sufficient. Don't you want to know what happens? Don't you want to see the big picture, the WHOLE picture? No one would intentionally go to a movie to only watch half of it or three quarters of it! But, evidently, the guys operating the production van at Squared Circle Mania decided they would skim over certain little details. They decided that there were some things you just didn't need-or want-to see. And what happened? You didn't get the whole picture."
(The camera pans out to reveal that The Boy has a tensor bandage wrapped tightly around his ankle. He limps over to one of the front row seats and cautiously sits down. He has a backpack sitting on the seat beside him and he roots through it and pulls out an ice pack and puts it on his apparently injured ankle.)
HELLINGS-
"I'm sorry to say that during Double Ladder Mayhem, I took a nasty fall and ended up suffering a severely sprained ankle. The pain was intense, but I wanted to continue. Medical staff and trainers advised me not to though. I wish I could roll the footage for you all, but the fact is it doesn't exist. Everyone was so transfixed on watching Big Dave win the title that no one cared that I was hurt. I'm not going to whine, I'm not going to complain. Simply put, these things happen. It is an obstacle and that is all it is. It just means my path to the top will be a little longer than expected, but make no mistake about it, I WILL be on top! I know it, you know it, the whole damn world knows it!
Big Dave was lucky that I couldn't finish that match because if I could have, I guarantee that gold would be around my waist and not his right now. And he's even luckier, because it means that I'm not at 100% right now, so that when our paths inevitably cross, he won't have to face me at my very best. But it doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I may literally only have a leg to stand on, but one-legged or not I can still beat him! Who is he? He's a nobody! Just like actors in films pretend to be something they are not, Big Dave is merely pretending that he is a top-tier athlete. Well I'll see to it that the charade ends sooner rather than later, exposing him for the fraud that he is."
(The Boy cups a hand to his ear, as if to listen to something).
HELLINGS-
"What's that you say? Beware of Big Dave and his so-called (making quotation marks with his fingers) 'Alliance?' Big Dave? Big deal! Didn't he try to play out this little alliance gimmick just weeks ago? And, let me try to remember, how did that one end up? Oh yeah, it went nowhere. So now this is The Alliance, Part Two and, for whatever reason, I'm supposed to be intimidated? I'm supposed to be scared? Tell ya what-give me a reason to be intimidated and maybe then we'll talk. Remember the first Alliance? Wasn't that great? Why, there was SUVs driving into arenas! And cars being blown up! Are you scared yet? Of course not. Big Dave and his little attempts to form sort of all-powerful alliance are pathetic. The first one sucked and, well...you know what they say about sequels, don't you?
The bottom line is that these jokers are a bunch of nobodies. But me, why I'm THE Canadian Legend and The One and Only UBERstar, so they have nothing on me! Now although my math skills aren't exactly amazing, I'm pretty sure that 0+0+0 and so on and so on for infinity...still equals zero. You simply can't make a somebody out of a bunch of nobodies. So if you folks want a piece of me, you're more than welcome to come and get it. I'll take any one of you on anytime, anywhere! And we all know that I'll be the one coming out on top because I am The Boy and that does mean I am The Best! Big Dave, you were the one responsible for injuring me...and I'll be sure to return the favour."
(The Boy pulls out his cell phone and turns it off).
HELLINGS-
"You know, turning off your cell phone when you enter a theatre is the courteous thing to do because no one wants the big dramatic moment to be spoiled by an annoying ringtone version of Funky Town. Likewise, allowing the winner of this match a spot in the Number One Contender's Match was the courteous thing for my bosses to do. I mean, no one likes to sit through all those annoying ads and previews, right? Why not just cut to the chase!? And that is exactly what they have done here. Besides, we all know that no one else on Warfare deserves to be the champion as much as I do. No one is more worthy of the spotlight! The boys in the office know that Big Dave holding on to that title is an embarrassment and potentially disastrous for business.
So what do they do? They make the smart move. They allow me to get my shot right away. And why not? They know by now that I truly am The Marquee Player, The Franchise Saviour and The Number One Money Maker! Big Dave and the monkeys he calls the Alliance aren't even good worthy of second-billing. Those guys are so far out of my league, it's like I'm a Golden Glove winner and they're getting cut on the first day of the Grapefruit League. A smart decision, the right decision, was made. I promise I won't let everyone down. I'll win this week and then I'll go on and take out Big Dave too and then and only then will this company finally have a champion worth rooting for."
(The Boy pulls out a pair of reading glasses and a newspaper and begins reading.)
HELLINGS-
"Isn't that a shame? Another performance gets a poor review. 'Generic and uninspiring' it says. 'A waste of time, energy, and money, you would be better off skipping this one entirely.' An interesting, yet scathing review really. The best part is that it could apply to lots and lots of things these days. Too many movies are remakes, rehashed, re-released, unoriginal and uninspired. Producers are content to just feed the public the same garbage they've fed to us over and over. It is a concept that reminds me a lot of my opponent this week, Phoenix."
(The Boy folds up the paper and puts away his glasses.)
HELLINGS-
"Seriously, Phoenix? That was the best you could come up with? If I had a nickel for every time I heard some wannabe use the name Phoenix in the ring, I'd be...well, even richer than I am right now. Yes, Phoenix, you were right; I am going to insult you and call you names. But it's your fault for making it so easy! I mean that's about as generic as the rest of the stock wrestling personas: the gangsta rapper, the convicted felon, the military man, the mysterious, dark, possibly supernatural guy and, of course, the 'I'm so extreme and hardcore' guy. In fact, I swear there have already been like 40 people in EWA who went by the name Phoenix. Seriously, I think it's the wrestling world's equivalent of the name Smith. That is actually the problem for Phoenix #3,247; she's so cookie-cutter generic! She is just like all the rest and if they can't beat me, what makes her think that she can? Simply put, she's as common as they come! And while the common man is stuck in the rat race, trying to make end's meat, Phoenix will learn it is a lot easier to keep up with The Joneses than it is to take on me! She wants to call herself The Fiery Angel? What does that even mean exactly? I'm going to feel burned? Hey, I'm sure most guys that meet up with you find they have a burning sensation afterwards, but things aren't going to go down like that at Warfare.
You're going to find out that they may call me The Boy, but there is no doubt that I am The Man! Phoenix can call herself whatever she wants, but she should really call herself lucky. No, not lucky that she has to face me. That's unfortunate actually. But lucky that she gets to be in this match at all! What has she done? What has she accomplished to get a spot in this match? Me? I think I've earned it, don't you? I've been in EWA since day one and I've been doing whatever it takes to get ahead. I deserve better than this. I deserve an opponent who at least has proven that they are capable of potentially carrying a company on their back, not taking it ON their backs! Has Phoenix proven she's up to the task of being champ? I think the only thing she's proven that she has a generic name, a generic persona, and I'm willing to bet that she probably has less-than-average skills in the ring to go along with all that. Is that a champion? Is that even a contender? It's a joke, but no one's laughing. At least this is one time when you don't have to worry about spoiler alerts because there is no denying that I will win this thing. No one's exactly going to be on the edge of their seat, watching in suspense as they ponder who is going to win. Truthfully, if they want to save time, they might as well have them announce me as the Number One Contender as I'm walking down the damn aisle because I'll this win and then the next. Trust me."
(The Boy pulls out a bag of popcorn and starts eating).
HELLINGS-
"Now I know I'm injured and, heck, I shouldn't even be competing at Warfare. But keep in mind that this is the very first edition of Warfare and I simply cannot let down all my fans, all The Boy Scouts, who will be tuning in to see me. And let's not forget my corporate obligations either; The Suits need me out there because they know as well as anyone that I am The Nielsen's Favourite Son and, without me, the ratings will be a disaster. Hopefully they remember my gracious act of self-sacrifice some time down the road. Besides, it really makes for some great publicity, doesn't it? Why, it's so Hollywood-esque, it's almost disgusting. I can see it now: the warrior is injured, but refuses to give up and goes on to win the gold. It's a proven formula, just like success is always the product of whatever equation you throw me into. I can't say the same thing for Phoenix though. I mean literally actually, because she's a nobody and I know next to nothing about her. And I think it will remain that way after Warfare because no one will care about her as soon as I destroy her. Phoenix, stop pretending already because we all know that you just don't have what it takes.
And, when you taste defeat at Warfare, I'll be there. I won't be there to gloat because, quite frankly, how could I possibly gloat about beating someone as pathetic as you? No, I'll be there to ensure that my Red and White Ribbon Campaign is there to take care of you Phoenix. You and the 800 or so of the other guys and gals named Phoenix can take comfort in knowing that, while you weren't good enough to beat me-not that there was every any doubt-that my campaign will help you pick up the pieces and move on with your life. Counselling-to cope with your inadequacy and the feeling of getting humiliated in front of millions of people worldwide-as well as a top-notch employment program will help you find work once that I have proven that, not only do you not deserve to be in the ring with me, but that you don't deserve to be in the ring at all! So, at least not all is lost. You'll come up empty-handed and I'm sure that will sting, but in due time you'll get over it. You'll come to realize that you never had a chance against me. And then you'll fade away, nothing but a memory. Of course, if you really wanted to be remembered it would have been in your best interest to pick a more memorable, less generic name, but I guess that's the hand you dealt yourself. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When your wrestling career gives you The Boy, start checking the want ads."
(The Boy takes the icepack and tosses it the side and takes out a new, colder icepack and places it on his hurt ankle.)
HELLINGS-
"Phoenix is like those idiots that sit behind you in the theatre and pretend they know how the thing is going to end. Simply put, she thinks she has everything figured out, but the truth is she doesn't know a damn thing. She, like every other woman in this company, is CONVINCED that I think less of them because they are a woman. I'll say it again for about the millionth time-you're ALL beneath me! Man, woman, child, it doesn't matter! No one is as dominant as I am! Stop whining and complaining, stop trying to make something out of nothing! Burns your bras all you want but no one is listening to your protests because they're unwarranted and unjustified! I think your little S&M show with Precious cut off some oxygen to that pretty little brain of yours because you're still playing the sexual discrimination card.
I wonder: did you get a chance to ask Precious what it's like to lose to me? She tried to play the same tactic and it came back to haunt her. It didn't work for her and it won't work for you either, so you better start thinking of a whole new strategy plan there pigtails! Face the facts - I am going to be the one in the victor's circle, I'll be the one going on to win the strap and I'll be the one that becomes Warfare's most valuable commodity. But you Phoenix, you'll be nothing. You'll be less than nothing. Ever heard the expression 'you're not a has-been, you're a never-was?' You're the living embodiment of that phrase Phoenix. I'll see to it!"
(The Boy gets up and turns to leave, but stops and slowly turns back around.)
HELLINGS-
"If anyone has told you that they believe you have a chance against me, than that's an Academy Award-worthy performance. Even on one leg I'll beat you. It's not because you're a woman, it's because you're inferior and always will be. I'll rise to the top and I'll take out Big Dave and win that title that I so rightly deserve. Why? Because I want to, because I can!"
(The Boy gets up and walks out the exit, as the words "The End" appear on the film screen as the scene fades to black.)
  
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