Joe looks down at Josh(he stands a good six inches taller than him) and just grins.
I'm just wondering if the entire wrestling world is ready for this. I have a good feeling, Josh, this is the comeback I've been waiting for.
What do you mean?
Ever since MWF folded I've been sort of wandering about aimlessly. I mean, went to ASW, and THAT sucked. I'm a former three-time World Champion, twice in BTW, once in MWF, and they have me opening the show in some battle royal. Not just me, they did it to Alyasis..
You mean Judgement?
Well he does have a name outside of wrestling, but yes, Judgement. They did it to him too. And my brother. Even as much as I don't like them I've noticed that company screwing over Duality and Bane..they've had potential to make their company shine, but they want to put their number one guy, Trent Kiel, who I could beat with a hand tied behind my back, on top, all the time. But I'm ranting.
No kidding.
Yeah...shut up.
Joe laughs to let Josh know he's joking, then continues.
Then PW, which is STILL on hiatus...the fanbase wasn't the same as ICW I guess.
PW was good. Ty Massacre as World Champion...
Was good for business but it happened too late. GI vs Ty would have sold out...but that didn't happen.
Well that's not saying it won't...you just have to think.
But that's neither here or there Josh. I have a lawyer to meet with.
Joe steps off the porch of his home and walks down to the driveway. He climbs inside of his 2004 Dodge Ram and Josh gets into the passenger side. Within a few moments, they are gone.
When we see them again, they have pulled up to an airport and they are in the cafe.
Well this is a business meeting and the lawyer is late. Typical.
Of lawyers?
No, just in general. This comeback is important to me. I want to make an impact. I haven't been at the top of a business for awhile because I haven't made smart decisions and the companies I sign contracts with either are poorly-run or close down within weeks. MWA...it seems different. I like the feel I get from this place. Not to mention, the competition.
Wasn't there a battle royal taking place this week for that company where anyone can be involved, even if they aren't employed by MWA?
Yeah, and during my talks with the brass over there I was offered a spot but I declined. I mean, I'm a little rusty and do I really want my first MWA appearance to be remembered as a stint in a battle royal that I ultimately lost? No. This lawyer is supposed to give me the name of my first opponent when I sign this contract.
We see a man walk up to the table with a briefcase.
Hello gentlemen I am Randall Murphy. I am a legal represenative of the Millenium Wrestling Alliance. Which one of you is Joe Cool?
Good God man, are you even a wrestling fan?
No my law firm just got assigned to this company. I loathe your...sport.
Joe lets out a long sigh and just holds his hand up briefly.
Joe Cool. Right here.
Very well. Real name? For legal purposes?
Joseph Davis Lee.
Age? I already have your place of birth.
I'll be 31 in March. Is that really necessary?
For this contract. Height is..
Height is six-foot-five, weight is two-seventy. Anything else?
Just need you to look over your contract with the amount of money you'll be making, and then sign it. After that I will hand you this paper which has the list of matches for the first show you'll appear on.
Yeah, sure...this is boring me.
The lawyer hands Joe the contract and he looks it over. Seeing the pay per year he smirks and then reads it over one last time and signs his name to the dotted line.
Mr. Brand, the owner will be pleased to know you have joined the company.
For that pay he'd better be.
Here is the card for the first show, on March 11.
Joe looks over the paper and sees it is in Louisiana, and he against a man called "Wrecker" Mike Proctor.
Okay..What an interesting name.
Quite. Well I will be off now.
The lawyer, with an obvious look of disdain for wrestling and anyone involved, walks away with the contract in hand.
Well, at least they love me in Louisiana.
Something wrong?
Not really. Come on, I asked you to bring the camera. I want to film a tape, then give it to that guy...
Joe is pointing to the lawyer as he says this, who is drinking a latte far away from them.
..so he can deliver it with my contract.
I got the camera..let me set it up.
Josh, being a professional cameraman, wastes no time in earning his paycheck and sets up the camera quickly. Joe lets him know when he is ready and he hits record.
Well when the good people of MWA watch this tape, you will have a new star amongst your ranks. That's right, Joe Cool has arrived. Some of you know me..some of you I'm meeting for the first time. And to any naysayers who think I'm a nobody, or that I won't matter even if I was a huge star in another place, let me say this. I will make you care. How? Well if you face me, I will beat you. If you don't face me, then you can sit and watch as I move up the ranks, yet again, as I always do, and win title after title before I am eventually World Heavyweight Champion. I've done it multiple times. It's not going to be any different than it always is. Those who doubt me soon learn I am a force to be reckoned with. Joe loosens his collar and continues.
For those who are new to the Joe Cool Experience, let me fill you in. I am one of the best wrestling stars in the world today. I know this from my three World title reigns, my tag title reigns, my US title reigns, etc, etc. I've won many many titles and accolades and am certainly not going to stop mentioning it. In that ring, I am damn good. Whether it's power, or techincal prowess..hell I can even fly if I need to, I will use all available assets to get the job done and win the match. I will pin you or make you tap out. I never give up, and oh, just for old times sake, I am the man without fear. I fear nothing and no one when I step between those ropes and prepare for my match. When given the oppurtunity to shine, I take it. It is a rare occurance when someone can give me a good fight, and even rarer when someone beats me.
Joe smiles, not just to be cocky but to show that he isn't too cocky. It's a look of confidence.
Which is why I've come to the MWA. You see, nothing makes me happier than to know I am in for a good fight. I've been watching MWA for weeks now. Jackie Sweets, Blayze Alexander, JNC...all look like strong opponents. I look forward to people like them. The current World Champion leaves a lot to be desired, but when I get to him you'll all wonder how he deserved the belt to begin with. And then there is my opponent for this week. "Wrecker" Mike Proctor. All that I know about this guy is his name and the fact he lost his last match. So..yeah. I could make cheap jokes about how he's going to get wrecked, I could even go the immature route about his last name, but I won't. I'd rather not stoop that level. Hell that's as bad as fighting someone you don't know over the internet for years and years. Which I've seen happen. No, I won't go the immature route, or even make any cheap jokes. No need. In fact there is really no need to say anymore, period. I'm going to go into Turmoil and prove why I belong here. Why I belong on top. Apologies to Proctor, as I'm going to have to make you look like a fool out there. But hey, I'm not telling you anything that you don't already know.
Joe ends his speech and Josh turns off the camera. Joe walks over to the lawyer who, when he saw Joe coming, tried his best to get away.
Look, I didn't mean anything bad about wrestling, don't hurt me!
Um..what?
It's just every time I work with one of you people and I show even the slightest distaste for it, I get threats or sometimes I get beat up.
You know, I really should. You disgraced the business I love.
Joe steps forward menacingly. The lawyer whimpers then we see the area of his crotch grow darker and a trinkling noise is heard. Joe steps right back and gives him a look of shock and disgust.
I was only joking. I meant to give you this tape to take with you so people in MWA can know what I'm about. Should I buy you a new pair of pants?
The lawyer, now mad at himself more than Joe, snatches the tape and puts it in his briefcase.
No, I will be fine. I have things to attend to so if you'll excuse me..
The lawyer rushes to get away and Joe just stands there looking on as we fade out.