[ [ ... fade in AWA logo ... ] ]

[ [ ... fade in R-K-O logo ... ] ]

... " falling down the mountain " ...

Randy Ortons plans didn't fall into place this past Wednesday Night. At all. Instead, Orton was hospitalized at the hands of Chris Jericho and, to whom he referred to as "Giant Singh". In any event; Singh powerbombed Randy Orton off the top of the ramp and down to the tables and media equipment below. Complete devastation. Randy didn't move a muscle and was attended to by the EMT's in a mere matter of seconds. However - despite the incredible impact, Randy Orton will fight on Mayhem against Triple H in a Lumberjack Match, with Chris Jericho featuring as the Special Guest Referee.

Perhaps one positive was the announcement regarding the main event of the Pay Per View. It'll be Randy Orton, Chris Jericho and Raven battling it out for the Worlds Heavyweight Championship, leaving Edge and Triple H to clash heads in a Number One Contendership Match. No doubt about it; Orton's gonna be fighting for the gold come hell or high water, be that at 100% or 10%. It's an opportunity to re-capture glory. An opportunity to defy the odds and to stake claim as to being this industrys best.

Whilst that's an attractive headline, this Thursday Night's Mayhem against Triple H is drawing a lot of hype and a lot of attention. After all; Jericho & Singh came inches away to near on wiping Orton out of the business, and now, now he's the special guest in a Lumberjack Match? Fingers all point to Triple H, for the condition Orton must be in must'n be of a healthy nature. And lets face it: if you've got any hope of playin' the game and beating The Game, then you've gotta be performing to the best of your ability. Otherwise - you're gonna lose, and you're gonna lose big. What's stopping another Jericho/Singh attack? What's stopping Triple H aligning himself to completely destroy Randy Orton? Takes no rocket scientist to figure out the consequences that The Legend Killer may be facing, but at the same time, revenge could be the fuel to the gas tank. All will be revealed on Mayhem!

The face of Randy Orton appears onto our screens. He's leaning up against a wall, with the two crutches under each arm pit giving him that bit of extra support. He's still, clearly, not in a good shape by his facial expressions alone. The weather conditions aren't exactly doing his mood any favours, either. It's wet, cold and dark. Far from being considered a nice, or even half decent day.

" THE PROSPECT " Randy Orton : Hours away, Game. That's all it is. A few lousy hours until it's you, me and Jericho inside of that ring. I'd be lying to you if I said I couldn't wait. 'Cause to get both of you - to get you AND Jericho in the ring at the same time just a few weeks outside of Vengeance? That's ... a fairy tale. I've wanted to end your bullshit for a long, LONG time. I've wanted to put you back in your place; make you EAT your own words and have you BELIEVE .. have you know full well .. I am that much better than you.

Typical concentration level shown. Doesn't smile, doesn't -- yeah, that again.

" THE PROSPECT " Randy Orton : You've done a lot, I'll admit. What you've done can't be denied, Trips. You've dominated the professional wrestling scene for quite the time. But that time - is over. Your spotlight, your fame, your glory - it's in past days because I'M taking it Aitch. I'M taking the glory, the fame, the spotlight. I'm takin' it all and setting a NEW standard. A standard that you ain't gonna be able to compete on. 'Cause it's like Swimming. It's like.. Olympics. A particular athlete may dominate for years. Set all the records in the WORLD. But then along comes fresh talent. Along comes somebody who smashes that record. And why? Because it's all apart of Evolution. Christ, I shouldn't need to explain Trips. You know the process. It's just simply .. your time .. to pass the torch. And there's no two ways about it. You pass it; or I take it!

Intensity rises in the manner in which Orton speaks.

" THE PROSPECT " Randy Orton : I'm sick of you dictating aroun' here, Trips. You're the one that points the finger. You're the one that clicks his fingers. And everyone else? We're all meant to jump. But not anymore. It's about time you bow down and pucker up, 'cause you ain't what you once were Game. You're fallin' down the mountain and there's nobody or nothing to save you. Soon enough; you'll be flat on your ass the bottom with ya' head tilt upwards looking at me. Looking at greatness. And that'll beocme a little closer to reality after tonight. After I introduce you .. to the R - K - O!

Randy crosses his arms, and for a few moments, stares directly into the camera. After re-gaining composure, The Legend Killer commences.

" THE PROSPECT " Randy Orton : So whilst you still can, live in the days you think still exist. Live like you're still Champion. Live like you're still The King of Kings ... 'cause at Mayhem .. in just a few short hours .. It's ALL comin' tumbling down Trips, and you're gonna be left all by yourself in the middle of the ring humiliated. Heh, and I'm gonna love every single second of it. I'm gonna love being the one to send you on your way. And once I do; there's no excuses. None whatsoever. (Pauses) So uh, Aitch - what d'ya think? This a body destined for another World Championship belt or not?

Arrogantly, Randy Orton lifts up his shirt to put on display his near on perfect body. He flexes; just to add the cream to the cake, hah.

" THE PROSPECT " Randy Orton : Meet Randy Orton: the complete package. The new face .. of the wrestling industry! Haha, say it with me Trips. The new FACE .. of this INDUSTRY! Damn I love me.

One of the very first times in the last week we've seen the guy crack a smirk. And a cocky one at that!

" THE PROSPECT " Randy Orton : Be seeing ya'.

Fade.