Just a little something for HeldDown

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Backstage, a black limo arrives at OAOAST Loading Docks . Out steps one Stephen Joseph resplendant in a business suit.

 

Stephen Joseph (to someone in the limo)

It was a pleasure ::he says leaning into the door:: I'm glad we could talk some business. I'll be looking forward to this. No really, dinner's on me next time partner!

 

::closes the door::

 

SJ turns around to face the camera, and there's a distinct GULP~!. Our intrepid cameraman pans around showing Dan Black and Tony Brannigan standing by the door.

 

Stephen Joseph

You know, legally speaking and all, its felonious assult outside the arena.

 

::Black T says nothing::

 

Stephen Joseph

Umm, guys? I'm not going anywhere. What? Upset that I keep beating Originals?

 

Tony Brannigan

No, just wondering if you knew.

 

Stephen Joseph

Knew what?

 

Dan Black

Drek Stone up and quit today. Nice leadership.

 

Tony Brannigan

This fight we were all geared up for? Guess not.

 

Stephen Joseph

What are you talking about? IF, and I stress If, what you're telling me is true and Drek left, so what? You think I care? I care about myself, about PRL and about exposing the Originals as the self-serving bastards that they are. Which I, really sad you two are a part of, because we were once such. good. friends.

 

Dan Black

So you'd still keep on?

 

Tony Brannigan

Yeah, that Trinity thing went realllll well.

 

Stephen Joseph

Are you done yet? Don't you have your sponge bath old man?

 

Tony Brannigan

Sponge Bath. Yeah, I suppose our models want us back. Enjoy the news Popick. Couldn't make me happier to give it to you.

 

Dan Black

That's the truth Ruth! HA!

 

::Tony and Dan walk off::

 

Stephen Joseph

Drek QUIT? Fuck me.

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::Backstage in the Upstarts Locker Room::

 

Johnny

Man, what is going on?

 

Scotty

I don't know.

 

Stephen Joseph

Guys, neither do I, but look. Whatever Drek's done now, that's done. The idea that we started with, the idea that I came over to the Upstarts for, that's still there, right?

 

Scotty

Right On.

 

Stephen Joseph

Don't doubt the ability of a small group of people to change the world. It's the only thing that ever has. Now there's got to be others like us, others we can bring in.

 

Johnny

Totally. There's so many people sick of Zack and his bullshit! We can bring em back!

 

Scotty

And let's get back our Tag Team titles. That would hurt em good. They're soo proud.

 

Stephen Joseph

And guys, next week I've got a match. I just found out about it. Something screwy is happening with the World Title. I'm supposed to go against Tony for a shot at the title at World Without End. I've beaten Tony.

 

Scotty

Right!

 

Stephen Joseph

Tonight, Puerto Rico faces Dan Black, for a shot at the title also. Now, PR and I, we talked earlier. We have a plan. We're bringing the title home....to the Upstarts.

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::Backstage, with the Lightning Crew and PR::

 

Puerto Rico

DAMMIT! I had my chance and You guys blew it!

 

Boricua

Sorry boss, really, we thought you had it in the bag.

 

Puerto Rico

This was MY chance to get the gold.

 

::enter Stephen Joseph::

We still have a chance to get OUR gold.

 

Puerto Rico

Where the hell were you?

 

Stephen Joseph

Business. Good business. Reinforcements. Crisis mode baby, and I will not back down. I've got Tony next week for a shot. I'm going to win there. And at WWE, no matter what, I'm going to win the World Title for the first time. With the help of the Lightning Crew...and The Puerto Rican.

 

Puerto

Explain to me, my esteemed career consultant, why I should help you when you didnt help me.

 

Stephen Joseph

Because if I win the title, I will defend it that very next Thursday...against you, Puerto. Straight up. You'll get your chance you were denied tonight.

 

Puerto Rico

No screwjobs? What about Spanish Fly?

 

Stephen Joseph

No screwjobs. And NO Spanish Fly. Remember, you'lll annihlate him at WWE. He won't exist.

 

Puerto

Yeah...that's right.

 

Stephen Jospeh

And imagine this...November 3rd, 2005. Stephen Joseph vs. The Puerto Rican, in a mutual respect match for the WWE Title. Either way, we win. C'mon, who do you think I'm going to give title shots too. We're keeping it in the family baby!

 

Puerto

Stephen, you've got a deal. Tony doesn't stand a chance.