So I thought Moose quit, Joe?

He did quit, but that damn El Enigma had travel problems and Moose was in the area so I asked him to step in as a replacement. He got a good pop, I'll tell you that.

Obviously he was a fan favorite before he decided to call it quits. Must like this company if he's willing to help you out like this.

Obviously.

On the screen GI tries for a top-rope axe kick, but Moose side-steps and then catches GI with a surprise Cradle Piledriver for the 1 2 3.

Talk about surprises. I didn't see that one coming either.

Well I guess it's time for you to go make a speech, isn't it.

Just about that time.

If you don't mind I'll be talking to Eric, he's a little pissed off about recent events, I'm going to try and calm him down..

He'll get over it, but yeah he'll probably listen to you.

Joe heads out as GI walks back and the two exchange glares..

Eric.

Joe.

Mandy wants to talk to you. She is your sister-in-law so anything you might be mad at me for don't take it out on her.

I don't stab people in the back, so why would I?

I explained that!

GI ignores him and walks backstage. Joe walks past Moose, then the official who was at ringside, then stands as the production assitants start up his theme song, "The Man Without Fear". The fans cheer and Joe strides to the ring, forgetting what just happened, or just ignoring it, so he can put on a smile as he steps inside. He asks for a microphone and gets it.

Man does it feel GOOD to be here in Richmond! Of course when you're Joe Cool, it's all good. But that's not why I'm out here is it? It seems you fans here need to know a thing or two about what's been going on in the life of the Smooth Criminal. I'll tell you one thing, that you may not know, and that's I have a chance, to get signed with Lights Out Wrestling, a multi-million dollar contract, I believe.

The fans actually boo this, probably because their favorite wrestler will be leaving them to go to LOW

Oh come on now, don't be like that. I may be fighting in LOW but everyone here knows that ICW will always be home!

The fans change their reaction and cheer at this.

That's better! I haven't even told you the best part. I get to beat some no-bodys, some complete assmonkies, to win a contract. It's some crazy 4 vs 4 cage match, where when it's all said and done I'll be fighting my opponents..AND my partners. If I win, I get a contract. That simple. Now my partners are complete morons. Mike Marvelous, Legacy, and Simon Krask. Never heard of them? Neither have I. I've heard of quite a few people, but their names do not ring any bells. Marvelous thinks he's some Mr. Main Event or whatever. Do I look impressed?

Joe gives his own smirk, not to be outdone at cockiness by his tag team partner.

Yeah the guy is obviously full of himself. Or full of sh....sh....stuff. There's kids in the audience, folks.

Joe points to some kids with their parents at ringside, who are obviously enjoying the show.

Yeah and if I say too much I'm gonna be responsible for those same kids getting their mouths washed out with soap. And let's face it, that'd make me a bad guy. So anyway..back to my partners. Simon Krask is one of them..and Legacy is another. Legacy to me, seems like a typical goth-wannabe dark brooding character. But something he said gets at me. He said that he was truly sorry..because someone young and wanting to make it in this business must be cut from a contract. Well, Mike, Simon, you heard him, you guys are young and wanting to make it, but you can't. Oh does he mean me? Well I'm young, yes, but I've already made it in this business. I only want this contract because LOW has lots of new, fresh competition. Legacy, you are the one that deserves an apology. I am truly, truly...oh hell I'm not sorry! I deserve this contract far more than you and those other guys and I'll take you out just as fast as you breathe wrong so I can get it!

Now you fans must be wondering, well who are your opponents Joe? I have several opponents, one of which goes by the name Jason Warrior. Now I had some digging to do to find your bio, as you're not on any of the rosters. I'm guessing it's because you're brand new to this place, and you have your contract. You want to win this title to cement your role as a major player. Well I'm sorry, but that's just not going to happen. I might have a personal grudge against you for a variety of reasons. For one, your dad, The Ultimate Warrior, Jim Hellwig...is a complete asshole, not to mention a waste of space in any wrestling ring.

I've mentioned to several sources the reason I wasn't given a shot with WWF/E and that reason as simple. The Ultimate Warrior. Apparantly I was to be given a heel role, for a program against The Warrior which would give him something to do after his fued with Randy Savage, and would give me an oppurtunity to shine and go up to upper midcard status. Well, as it turns out, Mr. Hellwig did not feel like he should have to resort to getting other guys over and thus Vince decided there was no where else to put me. I ended up in Japan, and in the independents for a very, very long time thanks to your father.

Of course the sins of the fathers reflect back on the sons. If you're anything like him, chances are you have no talent, and you'll speak in riddles that no one can understand. Like this: The one that is speaking to you right now will be victorious against the primordial ooze offspring that stemmed from the evolution of it's ancestrial heritage. I don't even know what I said, I tried to make it sound like "I'm going to win my match" in Warrior-ese. Your dad was a major player in the industry because he knew how to hold others back and he was an opputunist. Had I fought him, he would not be able to beat me and he knew it, even when I was a rookie. Now he'll have to watch and see me kick his son's ass. Perhaps there's more to this match than just a contract, oh the irony!

Joe laughs to himself and paces the ring.

But what about the others? Well there's this guy Dax..who from what I can tell knows nothing about winning anyway, and probably won't be much of a threat. There's Joseph Magnus, obviously a young kid in this sport who probably isn't experienced enough to be a serious threat. He's only 23, if that. So I know I won't have to worry about them. Candian Perfect Chris Wrestling is the last one. Some name, too bad names don't get you anywhere. My name used to remind my opponents of Snoopy, in fact I had that nickname until I stepped up to the plate and took out the opposition. In LOW, I'm sure many are like, "Who this Snoopy guy?". But of course everyone else knows, that's not Snoopy, that's Joe Cool!

So before I leave you fans I have one thing to say to the guys in this match. To my partners, stay out of my way unless you want me to take you out before it's even time for us to fight. To my opponents, you'd better just get in my way so you can save yourself the embarrassment of getting pinned by my loser partners. This PPV is called In the End, huh? Well here's something for you. All of you have tried so hard to get into LOW, you've gotten this far..but in the end, it doesn't even matter, because I'm the one that will be holding the contract. Hey, I'm not telling you anything, that you don't already know.

Joe's music hits again and Joe leaves the ring, slapping hands with his fans and goes backstage to GI's locker room. GI is alone, and Mandy is nowhere to be seen.

Eric, where did Mandy go?

Ask me if I care, Joe.

Man you're still like when we were kids, someone does something to you, no matter how minor, you start pouting and try to give the cold shoulder. Lighten up, and forget it..ass.

Joe leaves and sees Mandy signing some autographs with the fans that are leaving.

Hey Mandy you ready to go?

Holy crap it's Joe Cool! Man I just saw your speech and I watch LOW too...I can't wait to see you win a contract then you can be on both of my favorite shows!

Thanks kid, I'm glad to know that.

Hey Joe why don't you sign this too? Sure thing. Joe signs the autograph underneath his wife's name and the two of them walk out to the parking lot, hand in hand as the scene fades..