Real Champions Wrestle (O2A)

[Avenger]

*As LockUp gets on the air, the Avenger walks out to his music as the fans errupt. He makes his slow walk to the ring as he takes a mic from the announcer in the ring as the announcer leaves and the spotlight is on the Avenger. He looks in the camera and begins to talk.*

You know last week, the Avenger went to Mayhem to see about the competition they had there. You know when Genesis decided to do other things the Continental Heavyweight Championship became the prize and glory for alot of guys. Some worthy and lets be honest some not so worthy. The Avenger got there and wanted to see what Mayhem had to offer and might as well say that the Avenger saw Logan Steel and Joe Bruiser as some real numbers but when a so called superstar feels he is the man and can't even muster up a match that shows the Avenger he is not committed or championship material. But enough of that noise since that was yesterday and this is today.

Tonight the Avenger could do like that so called superstar and give himself the night off but the fans would not want the #1 draw to stay off until the PPV. So tonight the Avenger needs a workout and want to be ready to go for the PPV. The Avenger also knows this could be something that could injure him so he isn't 100 percent but we all know that the Avenger has to wrestle because it is in his blood. And someone's blood will be on the floor. So tonight the Avenger makes his mark on what will be his in two weeks and that is the Continental Championship for the 2nd time. He is a big time player and it is time the Avenger thrashes someone who could stand in his way. So is there anyone on the LockUp roster feeling froggy? Anyone have the guts to go one on one with the "Franchise" of GCW? Or should the Avenger just sit back and wait for who he has to wrestle next week? Or should the Avenger say the victim that will be his.

*The Avenger looks at the fans wondering if someone will answer the bell.*

[Shelby Danes]

"Well, someone likes referring to themselves in the third person, don't they?" Shelby's voice rings out, belt on her shoulder as she makes her appearance, completely in casual attire, her hair up in a pony tail. Not entirely dressed to impress, but well enough for a wrestling program. "You can claim all you wish, you can say you want to face someone who's worth your time, and you can bad mouth whomever you feel deserves it, but when you're out here, referring to yourself in the third person every other sentence, you have to agree, it sounds a little silly." She places a hand on her hip, "Egotistical much? Nevertheless, as much as I'm sure you'll love to face someone who you feel is deserving of that title belt that's all the rave these days, how about facing someone who already has it's equivalent?" She pats her belt, and smiles, "Shelby Steele, current Debutante Champion, versus the Avenger, the person who mysteriously dropped the CHC belt just a week after he gained it. Sounds pretty good, doesn't?"

[Avenger]

*The Avenger smiles as the women's champion decided to enter the equation.*

Well a week after the Avenger won the belt he dropped it? Apparently not. Believe it was a month but he did lose and not regretting it since GCW put him in a match against two guys he defeated to get the belt in a tournament before. Going in a handicap match is always against the champion as the other guys or gals in your case want what you got. Nevertheless, the Avenger makes no bones about the loss. He took time off during his injury to get himself back in the shape he was so many years ago and once again be the CHC.

Now you come out here showing off your little title and that is cool. You may want to go up against the #1 draw in this company to see if you can defeat the "legend" that is the Avenger. A win over me would boost your confidence and have you ready for your own little title defense and if that is the case then just come back at the end of the night and the Avenger will do what he does best and that is leave you laying. Remember you are not going to be in the ring with some rook that is still wet behind the ears and the Avenger knows he won't be either. The Avenger finds this a way to get ready for his own little PPV display and tonight if you want some then here the Avenger is. He isn't afraid to beat up on a woman since a woman wants to be in the world of the Avenger. Matter of fact, the Avenger knows there are some women in the back probably wanting this match to see how it all will unfold.

*The fans are boosting both wrestlers as it seems this could be a very interesting turn of events.*

You are right the Avenger has a few enemies and even though the Avenger was in shock to see the beauty come out it is time to see how the women's champion does against the next Continental Champion. So you are on! All you got to do is climb between those ropes and LockUp will ignite. Bottom line is the Avenger comes to the ring ready for a fight. Question is are you ready for the biggest fight of your life?

[Shelby Danes]

Shelby lets out a quick laugh as Avenger continues to keep up his silly antics. "You know what? Since there's no way around it, I'll just...copy what you're doing because obviously, you need to understand how funny this all sounds when it's coming from someone other then yourself." She closes her eyes, and clears her throat, "Shelby doesn't feel this will be the greatest fight, or biggest fight of her life, because you see, Shelby has been in many matches before. Former champions. Current champions. Future champions. Win or lose, Shelby Steele puts on a spectacle, and gives the people watching a reason why they love this sport. The Avenger may have a penis, and because of that, Avenger may feel he's a completely different league then Shelby, but of course, that doesn't scare her. She's faced men, she's faced women, and she's faced people somewhere inbetween, and when it comes down the skinny of the things, she gives the person she's facing a reason to try their best, and besides, the last time Avenger went into the ring against a Debutante Champion, things didn't pan out so well, didn't they?" She laughs again, as she clears her throat once more, if she didn't stop herself now, it would eventually grow into a bad habit, and then she just might find herself within the same category that she was mocking. "Wow, I don't know see how you can even put up with yourself when you do that, but anyways, tonight, we shall dance, and tonight, well shall give the most masterful of performances. The world is watching Avenger, and since this isn't on a pay-per-view, you actually have a larger captive audience, meaning if you lost again to a Debutante Champion, what makes you feel you're deserving of that men's equivalent?"

[Avenger]

*The Avenger looks at Steele with a determination.*

You know what makes all of this hysterical besides the fact as you coming out here and challenging the legend that is Avenger? And that is you thinking you got a shot. You see the Avenger don't mind seeing his defeats but his victories overwhelmingly overshadow all of those. Did he lose to the former women's champion? Of course he did. Did it bother him? No it didn't. You may of beat her for that belt but lets be honest the Avenger feels she beat herself. She may of went onto other things in her life and congrats to you on your little win over her and the Women's Champion. Let the Avenger be the first to pat you on the back or the first to put a foot up your a@@. Whatever the case may be it will happen.

Now you want to come out here and ask why should the Avenger be the next Continental Champion even if he loses to you? Basically because he is the best, that should be obvious now shouldn't it. The Avenger isn't one of thes no shows or one that has been a low or mid card wrestler. He is a main eventer. He is the best in the business and it is obvious by the ratings. The Avenger is famous or infamous however you want to dice up the situation. Now the Avenger will give you a little credit in stepping to the plate and doing well for yourself in the women's division. It is loaded from what the Avenger could see. But then again you are not wrestling the typical drama queen but the "Hottest Commodity."

*The Avenger paces as the fans are really jacked for this match.*

Now you want to mock the Avenger? You want to try to imitate the greatest wrestler ever to lace up a pair of wrestling boots then you go ahead. There have been many that have tried that or tried to put the Avenger in his place. Let the Avenger stress that word "tried." You see you are a great women's wrestler make no mistake but at the end of the day it will come down to can you handle what the Avenger will throw at you? Or can the Avenger handle what you throw at me? Bottom line is all of the mocking in the world will not save you but only the mercy of God. That my little brunette friend is all. The Avenger is not going to try to end your career but will make an example and will go on to the PPV with his hand held high.

The Avenger gives you credit for the spunk you have and the heart. But it will take more than the intangibles to walk out the winner or even walk out. The Avenger is not looking at you as a woman but a wrestler in the way of the next accolade that will hang on the Avenger's wall. You want to face the best then here the Avenger stands. You ready for the irony because there will be a "LockUp" for sure.

*The Avenger looks at Shelby Steele wondering if she is ready to take things to the next level.*

[Shelby Danes]

"You know, everyone seems to love that phrase, everyone seems to love saying "the best." What does that really mean? Not everyone's the best, quite obviously." She taps her belt, "Not saying that I am, I know I have my flaws, but to claim you're the best when you don't have the title to defend your claims, really does seem rather pointless. If you're the best, you have the title to prove it. If you're the best, you can out promo anyone you go against. If you're the best, you out wrestle even the mightiest of your own foes. If you're the best, you don't lose, even in the most dire of situations. No one in this company can claim such a lie, because everyone in this company has lost at least once in their careers, meaning someone was better for you for those single solitary seconds." She looks off to the side, as she winks at a nearby fan holding a sign baring her own name. "The whole concept of being a 'legend' is egotistical in it's own right. It basically gives you the option of not being able to lose, why? Because if you're a legend in that ring, and if you're a legend outside it, then what else is their to fight for? You already have the respect of the people watching. You've already held all the titles you'll ever need, and you've already beaten all the people that mean something within this business. If you're out here, calling yourself a legend, and if you're out here, claiming you're the best, then what exactly are you fighting for--I'm sorry, who exactly are you fighting for? Yourself? Your mother? Your sister? Your brother? The person sitting in the front row holding his urine, because he can't stray away from this situation if his life depended it?" The crowd reacts as the camera zooms in on someone who's doing exactly what Shelby just described. "I may never be a legend, and I'm not the best, but I do have this title because I deserved it, and because I worked my ass off for it. Even if I had to humiliate myself along the way. You can be in that ring, claim whatever you wish, but can you honestly say that you deserve that CHC belt when so many people are gunning for it at the same time? Heck, where you were the last few months? You can claim you were clearing your head. You can claim you were training. The fact is, you weren't here. Just because you're a 'legend' and just because you're the 'best' isn't enough to just hand you that title. Work for it. Prove the people the watching that you are what you claim to be."

[Avenger]

The Avenger was here for the last few months. Wrestling and doing his thing. Yeah everyone loses and matter of fact we all do as you say. And as far as earning "it" as you say, the Avenger has "earned" it. He earns it for wrestling each and every week. The Avenger can say the only shows he ever missed were due to injury and even then he wanted to be here. There is no mistaking that he has earned it ever since he got to GCW and started his wrestling career. Matter of fact the so called contestants in this tourney from what the Avenger could see haven't earned it. Who has earned it? What have you earned? Nobody earns anything but the opportunity arises then you take it. The question is not that far from the answer. And the answer is always blood, sweat and tears. The Avenger don't want handouts or anything of that sort. He wrestles and has no worries about anything else. You take a long look at both rosters and it is apparent what line will be drawn in the sand. Just like tonight. The Avenger came out and drew a line and you stepped into the sandbox. Just a matter of speaking and the list is long and short at times but tonight the Avenger will do what he does best and that is take care of business. So women's champion are you ready to see how good you really are? Are you going to put the Avenger in his place? Those are the questions and everyone in this arena knows that the Avenger is the answer.

*The Avenger poses as the crowd delivers a huge pop.*

[Shelby Danes]

"Of course, of course, I wouldn't be out here otherwise." Shelby responds, smiling as she undoes her ponytail, allowing her hair to flow freely. "Just give me a few to get ready, and we'll meet up later tonight, as you can tell, I'm not exactly dressed at the moment." She then proceeds to go backstage, but not before stopping for a moment, "Should be fun."