TAGSTRAVAGANZA II - Gauntlet 2

[Matthew Kurtis]

(((After their last promo and going their separate for the next few days to find whatever "edge" or whatever you choose to call it,we find Matthew Kurtis and Lyndsey Valentine sitting at a table at a dingy bar. Talking while they drink...)))

LYNDSEY:So,Matt what exactly is it that you think you've lost that will put you and Chad back over the top?

MATTHEW: I ain't sure about Chad but I know what I've lost.

LYNDSEY: And what's that?

MATTHEW: My mean streak. Used to be a two mile long and three yards wide and I'd walk right up to some and knock the Hell out of them for looking at me funny and now I'm letting things slide. Like with Astros and Phoenix instead of just beating them down backstage for running their mouths about how we handled our family business I mouthed back and forth with them. Even after they targeted you I laid back. I've gone from a Kentucky Wildcat to a kitten and I know why.

LYNDSEY:And what pray tell caused this ?

MATTHEW: The fans.

LYNDSEY: The fans? What did they do to cause you to lose your mean streak.

MATTHEW: Me and Chad started this whole Bluegrass Mafia and now we've become a little too concerned with being "good guys" and getting the fans behind us.WELL (BLEEP) THAT! You know that's never been my style. I've always done whatever I wanted and not given a good Damn what anyone else thinks about it.

LYNDSEY:That's true and so has Chad but quite as much as you. So you're saying,what exactly?

MATTHEW: I'm saying it time that the Damned BGM does what we do best. And that's to starting doing what we want,saying what we want,taking what we want,anytime we want,and consequences and other's opinions get can (BLEEP)ed for all we care. So come Tagstravaganza we're taking the NAPW Tag Team Championship anyway we have to simply because we want to and anyone who gets in our way will be hurt. Someone's going to leave on a stretcher and I'll bet it's going to be Jake Phoenix.

LYNDSEY:Why him?

MATTHEW: Because he's the biggest guys beside me and it's time that the BGM make more than an splash it's time we make a major impact. Let's go I've got shit to do before we head to Canada.

(((Matthew and Lyndsey leave the bar as the scene fades.))))

[David Banks]

Bell Island, Newfoundland. David Banks sits on Salt's porch playing with an etch-a-sketch. It seemed at if he'd been there for hours.

David Banks: Dammit! I can't quite get this curve right!

The camera gets a peak at the victorian house with enourmous amounts of detail imprinted. The shutters looked as if they were open slightly, the flowers looked as if they were vibrant without a hint of color. It could be mistaken for a grey painting if not seen inside the confines of an etch-a-sketch.

David sighs, as he heard foot steps coming from the door.It was David's assistant, Bob. He was wearing a Burger King crown for some reason that had the word Burger crossed out and 'Poland' written on top instead. If you want to get the backstory on that one, feel free to hit yourself with a mallet a few times until you don't want to know anymore. Bob walked over to David's side, and looked over his shoulder.

Bob: Wow! That looks realistic!(narrowing his eyes for a moment) I asked for cartoonish! CARTOONISH!

David Banks: You didn't ask for anything! You came here a few minutes ago with your hot coffee and threw it at me. Then you yelled at me for getting you hot coffee and said you were gonna sue me because it worked for some redneck.

Bob: My lawyers advised me not to talk about the case.

David Banks: You're my assistant, so the coffee making is YOUR job. And just for future reference, coffee, is supposed to be hot.

Bob: Then how did that lady get so much green paper from her dealie-o?

David stopped for a second.

David Banks: Dealie-O? Have you been watching 'Don't drink your juice in the hood' with Static again?"

Bob: No, I've been watching Don't Drink your Juice in the Hood that Tanya..

Bob trailed off, not remembering the full title.

Bob: Fine, I was watching that movie again.

David Banks: What did I tell you about that? Bad Bob, Bad! Heh, this etch-a-sketch kinda reminds me of Jenny Jersey's breasts.

Bob: It does?!?

David Banks: Ah this gah damn thing is pissing me off. Wanna see what Etch-a-Sketch tastes like?

Bob: DO I!

David took that as a yes, and threw the etch a sketch up in the air. It shattered down on the floor into pieces, as Bob bent down to take a look at the carnage. David reached over, grabbed his gym bag, and quietly walked into the house.

David Banks: Now I can see what ever Lloyd wanted to show me.

As David left, Bob picked up the knobs that David was turning, and simply narrowed his eyes.

Bob: This doesn't feel like Jenny's breasts.

Bob dropped the knobs and chased after his client.

Thoughts From The Tag Team Champ
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The Tag Team Championships. We EARNED these belts. We went toe to toe with two of the sickest wrestlers NAPW has ever seen, it wasnt any ordinary match, it was for the belts we wear today. We went into that match as the challenger and when it was all said and done, We left the arena as the NEW NAPW Tag Team Champions. I made Billy Kryenik tap out that night, the charismatic crossface, it was the final touches on an extraordinary match that we prevailed in. That win and this belt right here are the reason I am in the Tagstravaganza. The Tag Team Titles speaks volumes alone. We have the will, We have the guts, and we have the drive that it takes to get the job done. The DOOMriders learned that once. And now their fortunate enough to not have to relive that lesson all over again. In my eyes, there is much more at stake this time around.

Three long ass weeks in a row I have been on the losing end of things. I can't stand it. It’s a feeling that I don’t really want to have happen again in such a short time period. Lloyd and I will be defending our Tag Team titles against Donovan Astros and Jake Phoenix just to name a few.

Who?

I know. I STILL don’t even know who these two are personally. The fact remains though, they are getting a shot at our straps. Whether it was truly earned or not, I don’t really care. What I do care about is leaving that arena with not only a much needed win, but the belts remaining with the New Crimes where they belong.

So let’s take a look at what we got coming to us on Tuesday. You’ve got the unprecedented team of Astros and Phoenix. Two rookies here in NAPW. Never the less, they will be standing across the ring from us in just a few short days with the goal of taking this gold away.

Donovan Astros, where the hell do I start with you? I can’t help but think to myself that this has to be some kind of joke. You can’t really be in NAPW, there’s no way that someone could be so delusional about who they are. Then I do a double take and realize that yes, yes you do take yourself seriously and all those crazy little things that come out of your mouth, you really do mean every single bit of it. Talking about beating every champion and putting a stranglehold on NAPW. That makes no sense what so ever, trick. What do you possibly have that is going to give you any type of advantage in this match? You are with a partner who you have teamed with for what, two, three matches? You are the challengers, you have to beat us to become the champs and move on to the cage match. And finally, you have never been in the ring with mainevent talent like Lloyd and I. You're green Astros, sure maybe you have a couple of less than impressive wins over a handful of wrestlers that are losers for a reason, but you have never been challenged like you will be on Tuesday.

I know what your gonna say now. You'll come back with a list of accomplishments and championships you've held in the past, but that won't mean shit. You'll bragging about being undefeated when you haven’t beaten anyone worthwhile. Hell put me up against Chad and Matthew Kurtis and I would never lose a match. Those days of coasting are over, and now you have the unfortunate task of stepping into the ring with two men who not only are extremely skilled at what they do, but also have no mercy what so ever for anyone. Whether they are man or woman. Trick or pimp.

You are going to learn pretty damn quickly what it will take to be anything in NAPW, because your first true test happens to be against two of the best. Personally, I don’t think you have what it takes to be a success here. And you damn sure aren’t going to make your name against me, and I know that Lloyd feels the same way about it. I can’t seem to figure you out, as hard as I have looked at the tapes and done my homework. I just can’t seem to figure out if you are really as dumb as the words that come out of your mouth. You spew off line after line about how you and Phoenix are a match made in heaven and one day, he might be your boyfriend. Give the Devils their due, bitch please! worry about making it through the other teams that are far better then you, before your "stranglehold".

Let’s talk about the biggest joke in this entire situation, Jake Phoenix, "The Career Killer". Pssh get the hell out of here. If you want to see a career kill, then look no furter my friend. It only takes one verbal shell to the face to end your career. But you'll have to bring your own body bags, you big freak. Naw, take a ziploc bag, that should cover it trick. Just like Astros, I don't care what you've done in the past, its not going to get you anywhere. Especially not in the main event. You shouldn’t even be in the main event at Tagstravaganza, but this week it’s impossible since you are going against two main event names in David Banks and Lloyd Rees. You have to put us as the main event. We are the main draw here. No one comes to NAPW to watch Ca$h, Dullamite Stone Zellor, and Jay O'Brien. That’s where you belong Phoenix, down at the bottom with the rest of the crap. Don’t let the fact that you are in the main event make you think you are a main event talent. Real talent, real main event status, you are going to get the best seat in the house to see what that is really like.

You’ve got no idea what you are talking about man.You and Astros are just throwing names around like you have been a major player here for years. No one even knows who you are, you are so insignificant in the NAPW ranks it’s not even funny. What is funny though is the fact that you are promoting yourself in such a way. Hey, can't blame a mid-carder for trying right? The only thing I can hope is that Lloyd and I teach you a lesson that you won’t soon forget. I hope that you really take this match to heart. After we dismantle you and your worthless teammate, I hope that you take a long hard look at the tape and just watch. See what it takes to be something in NAPW, take some notes maybe you’ll pick up a thing or two. The early “success” that you have had, it won’t mean a damn thing come Tuesday. All it has done is put you into a match that you aren’t ready to handle yet.

That’s why we are here though, to make sure that you don’t get out of line and start thinking all these crazy thoughts that shouldn’t be running through that little head of yours. When we put you in your place, you’ll know what I am talking about.

And then, there is the long awaited return of Bobby O' Brady, The Celtic Assassins. You two are more than ordinary that’s for sure, you are pretty messed up little (BLEEP)s. But hey, props to you. Your coming back to NAPW and you have gotten yourself a title shot. Its just unfortunate that you have to team with that lunatic Thoes, but then again your nothing to be desired either. Man, taking shots at you two has done nothing but bring a smile to my face during these down times.

In all seriousness though, you guys have done pretty good winning the Tagstravaganza last year. Even though it was against a bunch of nobodies, you two were the best nobodies out of them all and that’s saying something. Of course it doesn’t say anything to what’s going to happen to you come Tuesday night, but at least it should give you guys a little vote of confidence knowing that currently you guys may, just may be the second best tag team in this company. Wow, when you think about it, the gap between The Crimes and the rest of the tag team competition is epicly large. When we embarrass the two of you, that gap will only widen.

This is the perfect match not only for us to rebound on, but to prove we are the greatest team to step foot in a NAPW ring.

Until then, every team in Gauntlet 2 can consider themselves practice dummies. Yeah, you got your shot at the Tag Titles, but you are in a match that you can not win. You are against opponents you can not beat. So just accept it, get over it, and come on down to that ring and give us a nice little warm up. Maybe one day you guys could amount to something, but it isn’t going to be this week. As you watch us walk away from that ring with the tag belts raised in the air and our music blasting throughout the arena, you’ll know I was right all along, but more than that, you’ll know that you aren’t anywhere near the same level that Lloyd and I are on. Not even close.

So go ahead and give your best, it wont be enough. Ill give you some props for getting here, I guess it’s a start, but none of you have any idea what you are about to encounter. You’re all victims, nothing personal, but you are standing in front of us trying to block our path from the ultimate goal. We cant allow that to happen, I just hope you understand this.

Like it or not David Banks, Lloyd Rees, and the rest of The New Crimes are at the top of NAPW and Rebel Pro, and we're better than ever, baby. You cant stop us, you can only hope to contain us. And even if you do contain us, it wont be too long before we are going to break out of that. There is nothing that can be done about it, you just have to hope for the best. Ladies and gentlemen, without The Crimes NAPW would fall apart at the seems. We are the high profile money makers of this company, they come to see us. And after Tagstravaganza, that fact will become more evident to all of you.

Peace..

And who the hell is Link Van Haggard!?

END

["The Show" Chad Kurtis]

We catch up with "The Show" Chad Kurtis as he reaches Cairo, IL, and drives to a old gym that seems familiar to him. As he parks his mustang in a neighborhood that most people wouldn't park a Yugo. We see Chad get greet by the biggest black man we have ever seen, former wrestling champion and UFC champion, Ron Chapman.

Ron:(with sarcasm) Look here guys, we have a honky pretty boy amongst us. The great Chad Kurtis! I don't know if I want to kiss him or beat his ass!

by-standers: He's a pretty brave white boy coming down to this neighbor and parking his mustang here.

Ron: C'mon on boys don't you remember the skinny little kid about 10 or 12 years ago that come here for some training and end up being the toughest kid to come from here since me and maybe Evan Cartwright.

Chad: It's good to be back where all begun. Unfortunately this ain't no social visit. I am here to regain my edge. My desire. I am here to put the thunder back in my heart and lighting in my veins. I want to get back my passion for wrestling. I want to get back to doing whatever it takes to win!

Ron: I've notice lately you seemed to have lost a lot of matches. Seems like you are becoming too much of a pretty boy. I got an idea why don't you come in here and show some of this kids exactly what you are made of and then we will work on getting you back to dominance!

Show: A guess I could see what this boys are made of after all it is time for a little evening workout. They looking at me like what the hell is this white boy doing here.

We rejoin Chad and Ron about 3 hours later after his sparring session. Chad looking as if he as regained his confidence.

Ron: One thing for sure, it not your skills haven't gone anywhere. I mean some of those boys you bested have already signed contracts with UFC. You were very impressive, so let's get down to business and see if we can find what has been missing!

Chad: I think I just needed to get away from everything and get back to the beginning, so I can remember were I came from. I think a few more days like this and the other teams in the tagstravagaza won't know what hit them!

Ron: Maybe your right. Maybe this is just what you needed to get away from you little cliche and focus on what is important. It's time for you to stop being a pretty boy and start being "The Show"!

Show: It's time to get my edge back I mean this week I got a chance to work away half of the tag team champions and next week I got a chance to capture the Carolinas title. Starting with Tagstravagaza the world is going to witness the true meaning of intensity, the rebirth of "The True PTPer", so everyone needs to fasten their seat belts and enjoy the ride!!!

Scene fades out as the two old friends head back into the gym...

[Donovan Astros]

We fade into footage from earlier, with "The Chairman" David Banks talking about the Murder City Devils.

BANKS - So let’s take a look at what we got coming to us on Tuesday. You’ve got the unprecedented team of Astros and Phoenix. Two rookies here in NAPW. Never the less, they will be standing across the ring from us in just a few short days with the goal of taking this gold away.

The audio on the clip gets muted, and is replaced with a voiceover by Donovan Astros.

ASTROS (voiceover) - David Banks, Lloyd Rees, I'm glad I have your attention.

We cut to a clip from earlier this week of Astros and Jake Phoenix, discussing the Tagstravaganza match.

ASTROS - Bluegrass Mafia, Celtic Assassins, New Crimes, Dio and James, and those two other guys, it's time you gave the Devils their due! Come this Tuesday, everyone in NAPW is going to come to one undeniable conclusion.

PHOENIX - Facin' Astros is a bitch. Facin' me? Pure hell. But facin' both of us?

Phoenix finally puts on the shirt.

PHOENIX - That's murder.

ASTROS (voiceover) - You've heard our words.

We cut again to footage from Supershow I, from the end of the Eight Man Tag match.

Chad Kurtis hits the corner for the BEST! MOONSAULT! EVER!

But Donovan Astros got the legs up.

ROB MARTINEZ: NO! He was playing possum!

The Show crashes and burns, clutching his ribs and howling as Donovan Astros scrambles to his feet! He goes to grab Kurtis, but suddenly The Assman is there! Donovan Astros ducks a European Uppercut, and suddenly Assman is face to face with Jake Phoenix! The Career Killer forcibly ejects the Assman from the ring over the top rope, leaving Donovan Astros free to lock up Chad Kurtis for... ASTROCIDE! Not another one! He hooks the leg!

ONE!

Matthew Kurtis is trying to get into the ring!

TWO!

Sebastien Martyr grabs him by the legs and pulls him back to ringside!

THREE!

ASTROS (voiceover) - You've seen our actions.

Another cut, this time back to David Banks.

BANKS - You’ve got no idea what you are talking about man.You and Astros are just throwing names around like you have been a major player here for years. No one even knows who you are, you are so insignificant in the NAPW ranks it’s not even funny. What is funny though is the fact that you are promoting yourself in such a way. Hey, can't blame a mid-carder for trying right? The only thing I can hope is that Lloyd and I teach you a lesson that you won’t soon forget. I hope that you really take this match to heart. After we dismantle you and your worthless teammate, I hope that you take a long hard look at the tape and just watch. See what it takes to be something in NAPW, take some notes maybe you’ll pick up a thing or two. The early “success” that you have had, it won’t mean a damn thing come Tuesday. All it has done is put you into a match that you aren’t ready to handle yet.

ASTROS (voiceover) - And yet, you choose to stay oblivious to the greatness that stands before you, Banks.

Cut again to NAPW Unified, the end of the Tag title match.

Billy is trying to get to his feet when Banks locks in his Charismatic Crossface! Deathrow is kicking away at Rees with his free leg but the Provincial Champion won't release him!

BILL HEWSON: My God, David Banks has the Crossface on dead center of the ring! Deathrow trying to make the save, LDK has a heel hook on him --- they tumble to the outside!

JACK JONES: Think about your career, Kryenik! About your surgically repaired neck! Just tap out and end the torment!

BILL HEWSON: No! WAIT! Kryenik is alive! He's reaching for the ropes, this crowd on their feet! And --- Good Lord, Lloyd Rees just bent a steel chair over Tommy's head! Deathrow is down! But Billy Kryenik, by God, he's so close to the ropes! Reach out, Billy! Just get your fingertips on the ropes ---

And then Banks rolls backwards, hold still applied, until Billy is once again in the center of the ring. All his pushing for naught. Billy tries for the ropes a final time, a desperate lunge, but Banks cranks on the hold!

And Billy taps outs!

ASTROS (voiceover) - I've seen what you can do in the ring. I saw you make Sick Kryenik give up. You made him quit in the middle of the ring. Nobody's seen him or heard from him since, and the DOOMRiders didn't even bother showing up for this tournament.

Cut again to The Last Resort, the end of the Provincial Title match.

BILL HEWSON: CHAD SURVIVES! Rees can't believe it. They get to their feet once again. They trade fists. Right to Rees. Left to Chad. Right... Left... Chad ducks and tries to get Rees in the CK Finale position. Rees blocks it, he sneaks behind and rolls up Chad.

He has the tights.. ONE...

and his feet on the rope... TWO...

and the WIN... NOT LIKE THIS!

THREE!

ASTROS (voiceover) - I've seen what Lloyd Rees can do in the ring. Beating Chad Kurtis for the Provincial title, a match I had some personal stake in. As far as I'm concerned, the two of you have already taken one title reign away from me.

Cut again, this time to Donovan Astros on live film, no voiceover here. Astros is absolutely SEETHING with anger.

ASTROS - But this isn't a public service announcement about how the New Crimes are going to retain the Tag Team titles and how it's going to stay sunshiny and light out in Newfoundland.

Astros is staring intently at the camera, focused rage over his face.

ASTROS - When I introduced myself to NAPW, I told you all I was Donovan Astros, the best damned wrestler on God's green Earth. A lot of people probably just brushed it aside... just another blowhard tooting his own horn with nothing to back it up. All I've done since then? Win. Win. Win some more. And it ain't just talk that I'm the fastest rising star in NAPW, because, Crimes, I'm apparently all over your radar!

A quick chuckle from Astros, but otherwise, Astros's expression hasn't changed.

ASTROS - Maybe if it was just me and some random idiot, some schlub from off the streets, maybe you might have a point, maybe I would be biting off more than I can chew, maybe this, maybe that. But instead, I've got Jake Phoenix at my side. The Career Killer. Two hundred eighty nine pounds of malice and mayhem! He's made a lifesytle of breakin' necks and cashin' checks, Crimes, and he doesn't give a damn whether it's some no-talent valet or a bunch of misfits out in the Carolinas or if it's the best buddies of NAPW's esteemed Commissioner... for the Murder City Devils, it's real simple - whoever steps in our path, it's seek and destroy!

Astros throws a punch into his other palm, the sound of flesh striking flesh piercing the short period of silence.

ASTROS - David Banks, stay deluded, because as much as you think you're going to "put us in our places"... you might just be right. Because after we beat you and go on to win Tagstravaganza, the Murder City Devils will be in their rightful places! Right on top of NAPW, like I told you right from the start!

ASTROS - Banks! Rees! It's time to stop deluding yourselves! This Tuesday Night, the truth is this! Your brief interlude as tag team champions is over! And all you'll be able to do is say you just lost to two people you've never heard of. Two people that aren't "at your level"! Two people that, like it or not, believe it or not, ARE the best God damned team in NAPW! Crimes, consider this Tuesday a formal introduction to Donovan Astros and Jake Phoenix.

Astros finally cracks a smile, but instead of the usual confident smirk, this is more sadistic, the Cheshire grin of a man possessed.

ASTROS - And prepare to give the Devils those belts.

Fade out to the laughter of Donovan Astros.

["LDK" Lloyd Rees]

-Bell Island, Newfoundland. NAPW Tag Team Champions “LDK” Lloyd Rees and David Banks stand in front of what is known as #1 Mine. The mines of Bell Island are submarine mines, meaning they go mines under both the ground and the ocean. Lloyd is just finishing up a brief history as we catch up with the champs.-

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: So Banks, when da mines finally closed fer good in 1967, da miners, with da help of Nish Jackman, had finally gotten everyting d’hay wanted. Fer nearly eighty years d’hey battled but, when all was said and done, d’hey came out on top…

David Banks: Interesting story Lloyd but, what does all this have to do with our title defense at Tagstravaganza this coming Tuesday?

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: Ya got t’see da big picture Banks. You and me are much like da miners of Wabana. We have a huge battle ahead of us. Even though our good buddy Rexy has managed t’help us out as much as possible, we still have a huge up hill climb. Da miners in da past have done it, and just like d’hem, we will climb d’hat mountain and walk out of Tagstravaganza II still NAPW Tag Team Champions!! Understand?

David Banks: And this is where you get your drive?

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: Of course!! D’hat and da fact d’hat I am one of da best wrasslers dis business has ever scene!!

David Banks: Still not sure I am on the same page as you Rees. How can something that happened so many years ago drive your will to win?

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: It’s not only da accomplishments me people made in da mines Banks. Newfoundland as a whole is a drive’n force fer me. When yer Newfie yer proud of yer heritage, just as I am proud of me accomplishments in da NAPW.

David Banks: Some people would question how you have achieved your accomplishments…

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: Ferget d’hem Larrys Banks!! Dis is another lesson you need t’learn. Ya can’t give a f**k about what other people tink!! Look at me; I could care less about da critics!! I’ve done it all and you are well on yer way t’da same destiny!!

-Banks still looks a little confused.-

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: Da point of dis is simple Banks!! No matter what da hell it is, ya got t’find a drive’n force fer success!! I have found mine, obviously, and I know yers is right in front of yer face!! Just make sure ya got it fer Tuesday!!

-Fade.-

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-The scene is the local Legion Wabana, Bell Island. Rees and Banks have a crowd around as they talk about Tagstravaganza II.-

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: As everyone here most certainly knows, dis Tuesday me and me good buddy here are go’n t’point d’ese belts on da line. Not against just one team, nah, d’hat would be to easy we have t’put our belts up against thirteen different teams. But do ya tink ol’LDK is worried about d’hat?

Legionaries: Hell no!!

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: D’hat’s f**k right!! And why should I?! Look at who me partner is. Fer d’ose of you d’hat don’t know, dis man right here is me right hand man! He’s da utter half of da best dame tag team around, and a fellow New Crime. Give it up b’ys fer me pal…DAVID BANKS!!

-Banks takes an alcohol induced bow and starts to speak.-

David Banks: You will have to pardon my appearance; I’m not usually a heavy drinker…

-The crowd laughs, all obviously trained professionals.-

David Banks: But, I do have to say that I am enjoying my stay here in Newfoundland. Everyone has been so nice. So, to repay you all back I’m going to guaran-dame-tee that your local hero, Lloyd Rees, and “The Carismatic Colossus” will have these belts in hand after Tagsstravaganza!!

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: Give it up fer Banks!!

-The drunken crowd cheers.-

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: But in all seriousness dis Tuesday me and Banks are look’n t’make an impact and show everyone d’hat we never won d’ese titles on some fluke!! We won’t be pushed around by anyone!! We’re Da New Crimes god dame it!! D’hat is not how we roll!! Hell!! All we got to do is just steam roll over da five lame ass “Larry & Wayne” teams in our gauntlet!! Does anyone here tink d’hat da Bluegrass Mafia, Kevin Kodiak & Link Van Haggard, or "The Career Killer" Jake Phoenix & Donovan Astros stand a chance against dis?!

-Rees motions to himself and Banks.-

Legionaries: NO!!

David Banks: What about the Celtic Assassins or Jeff James & Dio Muerte?!

Legionaries: NO!!

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: D’hats f**k’n right!! Now, let’s tie one on!!

-The scene fades as the real party begins.-

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-Grebes Nest, Bell Island, Newfoundland. NAPW Tag Team Champions “LDK” Lloyd Rees and David Banks stand atop the natural rock structure. Both men look out of the North Atlantic. Rees speaks.-

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: Did ya figure it out Banks?

David Banks: I think I did…

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: So, we’re on da same page? Ya get da ponit of da visit?

David Banks: Sure do…Even though this is what drives you, seeing these people get behind you makes me want that success!!

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: We’re ready fer dis ting?

David Banks: Most certainly!!

-The NAPW Tag Champs shake hands.-

“LDK” Lloyd Rees: Let’s get back t’Emonton and take care of dis ting CRIME STYLE!!

-Fade.-

[Dio Muerte]

The scene opens up with Dio Muerte driving and Jeff James on passenger, and three smashed up mini chandeliers in the back.


Dio Muerte So what did we learn today boss?

Jeff James Never pick up girls, regardless.

Dio Muerte Good, so why did you even get this car?

Jeff James I don't know, I thought it looked nice.

Dio Muerte I don't believe that, it has to go deeper then that.

Jeff James Well, it's like, I've never really had anything nice for myself. Thomas was always the spoiled one. I may have been better at academics and psychical shit. I never really got rewarded the way Thomas did.

Dio Muerte How come?

Jeff James When Christmas came, when birthdays came, I never wanted to sound like the ass and say I want this and I want that.

Dio Muerte So you never really got what you wanted?

Jeff James Yeah exactly, I'd only get like socks. You know, the presents they would give you to show that they still know you're alive, but not enough to show they really love you.

Dio Muerte Yeah.

Jeff James In that war, we saw and went through things that normal people would call a nightmare. It was our reality. I'll be straight with you, I was scared. Growing up, I always had a slight fear of my brother. I didn't think I would ever be able to get over my fear. I did it, so I thought it was about time I got something I actually wanted. I feel important in this car, like, all that I've worked for hasn't gone to waste.

Dio Muerte I can't have any disagreements with that. So how much it cost?

Jeff James Like I said, not much. The man gave it over for six hundred.

Dio Muerte Damn, you're sure nothing is wrong with it?

Jeff James I personally doubt it. Something would have showed up by now.

Dio Muerte You know there could always be a bomb in here and it's timed to blow at any moment.

Jeff James Hahahahaha. Man you think too much.

Dio Muerte Suit yourself.

Jeff James So where are we going?

Dio Muerte School.

Jeff James School?

Dio Muerte I found this abandoned place. It looks like the old high school.

Jeff James Really? Does it have the old fifth hour class?

Dio Muerte Yeah, it's all there.

Jeff James I gotta see this.

Moments later, they enter the school's parking lot. The lights in the lot are like stadium lights, so it makes things seem clear like day. The school it's self is pretty big, and the paint is faded. It stands stands tall and wide. It's three stories up and several school buses wide, using the long the way. The paint used to be white, now it's an old yellow, like the pages in those books they would hand you to read at school, but you hated to read, so you just never did.

Jeff James Damn, it all looks the same, even the parking lot.

Dio Muerte The elevator still works too.

The two men walk from the parking lot, into the school, they pass a big concrete circle, used as benches for people. In the middle is a flag pole surrounded by dead yellow grass. They make their way into the elevator.

Moments later they're in the classroom, Dio Muerte is sitting in his chair from earlier, he's slouched down. Jeff James is sitting in the teachers chair, moving left and right, messing with the globe.

Dio Muerte Here it is.

Jeff James Man, remember fifth hour?

Dio Muerte The trouble we got.

Jeff James The trouble we gave that old man.

Dio Muerte Ha.

Jeff James So what do you do here?

Dio Muerte I come here to reflect and sleep.

Jeff James You bum, you know I got an apartment now.

Dio Muerte I don't want to intrude like that.

Jeff James Nah, it's okay. We can go right now.

Dio Muerte Not yet, we need a plan for Tuesday.

Jeff James Since when do you need a plan?

Dio Muerte I just wanted to see what your thoughts were.

Jeff James We go in and do what we did last week. Keep fighting through whatever.

Dio Muerte Works for me.

Dio Muerte gets out of his seat and approaches the windows.

Jeff James Do you really sleep here? The hell is so nice about this place?

Dio Muerte Come see.

Jeff James gets out of his seat and walks towards Dio Muerte

Jeff James Me and you have always hated school, I just can't seem to think that you would come back to school years after you left.

Jeff James finally reaches him

Dio Muerte This is why.

Jeff James Looking down at all those people, I feel like a giant man.

Dio Muerte Yeah I know. It's like what your SUV is to you.

Jeff James Yeah. Hey look I can see the Tahoe from here, it looks so damn small, like a hot wheel.

The moment Jeff James finishes mouthing those words, the SUV blows up. It flies into the sky and returns back to the earth.

Dio Muerte Toldju.

Jeff James You think it still drives?

Fades