Malibu/Blonde and Faqu Promo

[Zack Malibu 0]

The sound of the Deftones' "My Own Summer" welcomes us back to HeldDOWN~!, just as it's welcoming two superstars back from a successful tour of Mexico. The two superstars in question, James Blonde and Faqu, come to the ring dressed in standard attire, looking to speak rather than fight...for now, at least.

 

COLE

Great to see James Blonde and Faqu back. They were off competing with several other HI-YAH superstars at the Lucha Libre Azteca promotion in Mexico for several weeks, and now this Sunday have to prepare for a Three Way Dance we're they'll both be in action, against their friend...although that term could be used loosely these days...Zack Malibu, who is putting the HI-YAH Championship on the line!

 

CABOOSE

It's a weird situation for Blonde and Faqu, despite being no strangers to having to take each other on. They did it in the past, and even recently at Two For The Money during Anglemania this past year. However, the real question here is if recent events has led to a complete breakdown of trust between the duo and Malibu. Everyone knows Blonde and Faqu don't approve of Zack's hooking up with The Wildcards, and I certainly don't blame them...but is it simply because they felt slighted for not being picked by Malibu to aid him in his war with The Hooligans, or is it because they, like many of us, feel The Wildcards were the wrong choice to lure to the OAOAST?

 

COACH

You know, maybe if you two would shut up, we'd find out! Brother's got the mic!

 

James Blonde does indeed have the mic, and he wastes no time in addressing the crowd.

 

BLONDE

I've got a few things I'd like to say, and I know the big man does too, but before we say or do anything, there's one man who needs to be out here with us. Zack Malibu, come on out of your dressing room and into this ring, because we're gonna clear the air right now.

 

COLE

Whoa, wasting not time in getting to the point! Blonde and Faqu want Malibu in the ring, face to face!

 

CABOOSE

The tension has been boiling over for weeks now. The OAOAST seems to be firmly against the arrival of The Wildcards, save for Malibu, although I'm not even sure if that's the case, as he seems to be on the fence with them as well!

 

COACH

Yeah, until he turned into of of 'em by smashin' up my man J's face with the bottle a few weeks ago!

 

After several moments of silence, "Getting Away With Murder" is cued, and the fans leap off their seats and to their feet at the impending arrival of the HI-YAH Heavyweight Champion. Malibu, seemingly aware of the situation, has a mic in one hand, prepared to speak up if he needs to. Blonde and Faqu back up and give Malibu space as he enters the ring, and after throwing the HI-YAH belt back over his shoulder, he extends a hand to both men, who accept it, albeit while simply glaring back at Malibu.

 

COLE

There is not a lot of happiness in this ring right now.

 

With his theme faded out, Malibu steps back, and motions to Blonde and Faqu that the floor is theirs.

 

BLONDE

Zack, we'll get to School's Out and the HI-YAH Championship match in a minute or two, but right now, I want to get a few things off my chest. No doubt the big man will have something to add to it too, but let's just lay it on the line. About a month ago, you pulled off a coup. You managed to secure three talents, two of which have binding contracts with a company that is technically opposition, and brought them to the OAOAST. Without anyone knowing what was going on, these guys showed up, supposedly to help you, and all they're doing is causing more trouble than they're worth. Faqu and I...it's not jealousy, Zack. It's not that you didn't look to us for help...we're grown men, and we're past that. It's the fact that as friends, Zack, we're telling you that these guys aren't good for you. They're not good for the company, because they're ruining the reputations of both, and...

 

MALIBU

OK, hang on, hang on right there. RUINING my reputation? Let me make one thing perfectly clear...my reputation speaks for itself. I'm a man of responsibility, and I've taken responsibility for bringing the Wildcards into the company, not to mention I've taken responsibility for my own actions recently. So my reputation shouldn't be in question here.

 

BLONDE

Alright Zack, then let me clarify...maybe not your professional reputation, but what about your personal one? What about your friends, Zack? Not just me, not just Faqu, but guys in the back...guys like...Leon Rodez, your former tag team partner? Guys like Alfdogg, who you came up with? Your reputation is hurting where it counts the most Zack...it's hurting within the company, the same company that YOU are supposed to be the heart of.

 

MALIBU

And again, it's another matter I've addressed. I've seen the glares, I've felt the ice in people's veins when I walk into the locker room area these days, and you know what, that's my cross to bear, but again I ask...where were THEY when I was getting my ass handed to me by The Hooligans? Where were they when I was dripping blood on the ground out in the parking lot? We were supposed to put up a UNITED FRONT, you know it, I know it, and everyone else knows it, but saying and doing are two different things, and that's why it seems that I've been going at it alone lately. Not to mention that things got too...predictable. It had to be shaken up, it had to be a drastic measure, and so I went out and found the three toughest bastards I could...with no worries of retribution in their minds, because the more times they get to kick some ass, the better!

 

BLONDE

But you did it at the expense of your OWN reputation!

 

MALIBU

Why don't you stop talking about MY reputation and start working on establishing one of your own!

 

"Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!"

 

The crowd is shocked, and Blonde's eyes widen. Faqu watches on, still remaining silent amongst all this.

 

MALIBU

Let's get one thing straight, James. For years, you guys struggled. You were cast off as enhancement talent, managed to get a deal overseasm, and wound up becoming some of the top foreign talent in HI-YAH. You came back here, trying to wash away that stigma, but it sticks with you. It sticks with both of you and maybe...maybe that's what this is? That you didn't get enough rub by being my friend, that you're trying to make a name for yourself by taking a stand against me!? You're getting a god damn TITLE SHOT on Sunday, so why don't you try being grateful?

 

BLONDE

You think a title shot is going to just wash away everything that's gone on? That I should kiss your ass for putting me in a title match? I DESERVE A TITLE MATCH after the hell I've been through to re-establish myself. You gave my partner two title shots that both wound up with him getting screwed, and now you're trying to play us against each other on Sunday!

 

MALIBU

I'm not playing anyone against anyone. HI-YAH officials talked to me and we came to an agreement that yes, you deserved a title shot, and yes, so did Faqu, for the same reasons you just stated. You guys spent a while at each others throats, and you had no problem taking each other on in Two For The Money, so what's the big deal now? Are we gonna go through more of this he said, she said bull, or are we going to go out there and kick each others asses and give the people the match of a lifetime on Sunday night!?

 

The crowd roars at Malibu's declaration of wanting a MOTY candidate come School's Out, but the tension is still apparent.

 

BLONDE

I've got no problem with Sunday night. Me and the big man...

 

MALIBU

You know, James...maybe you should let HIM speak for himself.

 

Blonde pauses, and he turns to his partner, who slowly extends his hand and grabs the mic. The crowd roars as the big Samoan, who is gaining in popularity, brings the mic up to talk.

 

FAQU

Zack Malibu...my partner has done a good job describing my feelings. But this Sunday, I get an outlet for my frustration. I get to show you, not tell you, what it meant to be screwed out of the HI-YAH Championship TWICE. I get relieve some of the hostility we've shown towards each other regarding The Wildcards. I'm grateful for the opportunity, I respect you as a man, and I respect my partner...but I am willing to go through the both of you to become a champion.

 

Faqu hands the mic back to Blonde, who doesn't seem surprised by his partners statement. After all, they've fought before. He just appears taken aback by the Samoan's grim determination.

 

BLONDE

You know what, I'm willing to go through you too. We always said that if it came down to it, we'd throw all allegiance aside and go toe to toe to get what we want. No matter who walks out of that ring on Sunday though, Zack...that's still just the beginning. I don't care if I'm wearing the championship, if Faqu is, or if you are...Sunday night is just the first step...three of the most gifted athletes in the game venting all their wordly frustrations...after that, it's onto The Wildcards, because come hell or high water, Zack...SOMETHING needs to be done about them, whether you're with us, or not.

 

MALIBU

Whether I'm with YOU or not? Now you're trying to recruit me? Are you kidding? You want to go after the Wildcards, go ahead...but by saying what you just said, you made your first mistake. You're thinking past this Sunday, and THAT, my FRIENDS...could prove to be your biggest mistake yet.

 

Angered, Malibu throws his mic down and storms off, leaving Blonde and Faqu to briefly glare at each other before looking on as Malibu heads up the aisleway, the HI-YAH belt safe over his shoulder...at least for another three days.

[Zack Malibu 0]

This is finished, so both of my promos are ready to go when it's showtime.