Zack Malibu 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2006 It's the top of the hour, and as soon as our scheduled program begins, we are given a wide shot of the arena, with one man standing in the center of the wrestling ring. Lining the aisleway and the ringside area are numerous OAOAST superstars and employees. D*LUX. Otaku. James Blonde. Faqu. Los Diablos Del Fuego. Longdogger Pete. The entire Lightning Crew. The Hooligans. Black T. Leon Rodez. Michael Cole and Coach, sans their headsets, stand tall over at Sofa Central. Faces and heels, friends and foes alike, are all in attendance for what promises to be the most emotional segment in HeldDOWN~! history. Standing in the ring, clutching a microphone and staring at the fans chanting his name, causing him to grow misty-eyed, is Zack Malibu. "MAL-AH-BU!" "MAL-AH-BU!" "MAL-AH-BU!" All of those in attendance are on their feet as well, cheering loudly for the company hero, who tonight, has come to say goodbye. Numerous "Please Don't Go!", "Don't Fire Zack!", "We Love Zack", and other signs of that nature are visible and held high, as the chants eventually settle down to allow Malibu the time to address everybody. ZACK Thank you. Thank you everybody. I appreciate the reception tonight, I really do. I'd be lying if I told you it wasn't going to make what I have to say tonight harder on me. Zack pauses, and takes a deep breath, as if he needs to get up the courage to speak. ZACK I'd first like to start out by apologizing for my actions last week. I realize that a line was crossed, and I need to take responsibility for my actions. I acted selfishly and irrationally, concerned only with my personal vendetta, and not of the safety of my fellow wrestlers, arena staff, fans, or anybody else in attendance. So to those of you who I have offended in any way, I offer a heartfelt apology to you. I'm very sorry. The crowd and wrestlers respectfully clap, which spurns a loud "Don't Be Sorry!" chant, as everybody knows exactly why Zack did what he did one week ago, and seem to understand why completely. ZACK Now, um...what...what I have to say to you now is not going to be easy, so please bear with me. I...I, uh... Malibu now begins to choke up, unable to speak. The cameras close in as tears well in his eyes, and he wipes them away before continuing. ZACK I, um...I came out here tonight to say goodbye to all of you. Malibu bites his lip and lowers his head, and whatever words he wants to get out next are blocked by the chants of the fans. "PLEASE DON'T GO!" "PLEASE DON'T GO!" "PLEASE DON'T GO!" Malibu looks out to the crowd, now openly crying in the center of the ring. The cameras pan the faces of the OAOAST superstars at ringside, many of them also getting caught up in this emotional moment. ZACK I...I didn't want it to end this way. I just...I had to protect my family, you know? A baby girl...my baby daughter...and she...she's young enough that she'll forget what happened to her. She's the lucky one, because now every night of my life I have to go to sleep knowing that I won't get the chance to make it up to her. To make it up to Candie, and to everyone who stood by me throughout my whole career...I'm so sorry I won't get to make it up to you. Malibu now breaks down, his crying echoed via the microphone. Fans are crying as well, as Malibu goes over to the corner and puts his head down, trying to regain his composure. He stands up and walks across the ring again, once again trying to speak without his voice cracking under the emotion. ZACK I have had an amazing career in this company. I have been to the top of the mountain, and I have been fortunate enough to have taken part in matches that will be remembered generations from now. I am fortunate enough to have established a bond with this company that I hope will remain strong on a personal level as my professional bond with it ends. I...I'm sorry, once again, for the damage my actions may have caused. I will never forget what this company did for me, and the impact it had on my life. I will never forget the reactions, the support, or the well wishes from you fans out there. I will never forget my peers...my fellow workers, who I'm hoping will continue to establish the OAOAST as a wrestling superpower. Each one of you has something to offer to this company, or else you wouldn't be here. All of you are integral parts of this machine, and don't ever forget it. Don't ever let your efforts slip, because I put 110% of myself into this company, and I hope you all will too. The wrestlers and the crowd applaud, as Malibu stands at center ring again. ZACK With all that said...I don't want to take up much more of your time tonight. I never...I never thought it'd come down to this, and... Knowing he needs to say goodbye, it becomes that much harder for Malibu, as he cries and falls to a knee, holding his head in his hands. Malibu continues to cry until Leon Rodez hops up on the apron and enters the ring, followed by the three Hooligans, and then both members of Black T. Rodez puts a hand on Zack's shoulder to get his attention, and when Zack stands up, the former World Tag Team Champions embrace to a standing ovation. Rodez breaks away, and Malibu turns to The Hooligans, who have never been his greatest allies, but who have respected him. Malibu embraces each of them, and soon enough the ring starts to fill with OAOAST talent, as each one wants to pay their respects to the man who made it all possible for them. Malibu makes time for everyone individually, as many of the superstars are getting emotional at what is taking place. Finally, Zack Malibu picks up the microphone one last time. ZACK Everybody, thank you for everything. Thank you for the respect, for the support, and for following my dream and helping make it happen. Thank you. Not one fan is left sitting down, as the arena gives Malibu a standing ovation as he continues to exchange parting words with the OAOAST superstars. A loud "Zack" chant comes over the crowd as they stand, clap, and cheer for the man who without a doubt did more for the OAOAST than any other member of the company did. As Malibu finishes his goodbyes, the sea of wrestlers parts, and Tony Brannigan and Leon Rodez hold the ropes open for Malibu to step out onto the apron. Zack does, and looks around through his teary eyes, as the wrestlers work the fans into one final ovation for Malibu. Crying, Zack hops off the apron and starts up the aisleway... ...and then we hear the sound of "Medal" (Kurt Angle's Theme)?!!??! IT'S ANGLESAULT~?!?!??! ANGLESAULT IS HERE ON HELDDOWN~! Dressed in a dapper suit, George Steinbrenner's favorite wrestler comes storming down the aisle, pointing at Zack and waving for him to "get back in that ring!" as he puts it. The fans are cheering loudly, but no one else seems to know what to make of this, as they are all appropriately shocked. Anglesault comes down the aisle and stands face to face with Zack Malibu, and the two engage in a huge hug which leads to another huge cheer, before Anglesault turns Zack around and leads him into the ring. Anglesault brushes wrestlers out of the way and calls for the microphone, while the rest of the arena is absolutley shocked at his appearance. ANGLESAULT I know this comes as a bit of surprise to you all, and I'm not here to take advantage of anyone's airtime here, nor did I come to say goodbye...because Zack Malibu is NOT GOING ANYWHERE! The fans ROAR, but Malibu is now even more shocked. ANGLESAULT I don't care who is in the "authority figure" position, because around here that seems to change on a weekly basis. I don't care what the legal department says, or what deals were struck. What you have here is a man who was purposely pushed to the limit by certain parties, and wanted nothing more than to make things right for his family. You hear that...HIS FAMILY. They went after a young lady, and a newborn baby girl, and if it were any other one of you, you'd have done the SAME THING Zack did last week, am I right? If it were your families, wouldn't you have felt the way Zack did? Anglesault's question is met with applause, and many of the wrestlers nod their heads as well. ANGLESAULT So let me make it perfectly clear...this company bears my name. You might not see me in action anymore, or even involved in the corporate structure, but when it comes down to it, it's still MY name on the marquee, and it's MY name that sells...but it's THIS MAN, Zack Malibu, who has held this company in place. It's Zack Malibu who has done more for this company than even I...it's got my name, but it has his heart, his soul, his sweat, his tears...this is ZACK MALIBU'S company as much as it is mine, and I will be damned if I was going to sit home tonight and watch this man say goodbye to us. Let me make it perfectly clear, because I've already had talks in the back with the legal department, and my lawyers, who are the best money can buy. I told them in no uncertain terms that if Zack Malibu left the OAOAST tonight, that I would pull my namesake, my likeness, the rights to my name...all of that would disappear, and you'd be left with what? The OAOT? Not exactly marketable, is it? I told them that I would distance myself from this company as far as I possibly could, because I would not lend my name to a company that disassociated itself with the man who did more for it than any other person walking this Earth. So just to make it perfectly clear...Zack Malibu is NOT retiring tonight, Zack Malibu is NOT leaving the OAOAST tonight...I mean, not unless he wants to...and I think we know the answer to that question! The fans go wild as Zack, still reeling from the shock of his onetime rival turned longtime friend saving his career, makes it clear he's staying put. ANGLESAULT Now you guys have a show to run, and I've got a plane to catch, so let's get this HeldDOWN~! going, right!? The fans roar, as Anglesault nods his head. ANGLESAULT Oh wait...before I forget, before I go, there is one other thing. Zack, I know there's something you want more than anything. It's not just a chance to stay here, but a chance to make things right. For your family, for your fans...for everyone. So let me ask you this...you want Bruce Blank, Zack? Zack nods his head, and The Hooligans surround Zack, shouting words of encouragement. ANGLESAULT I thought you might, so that's why I did one last thing for you before I go. At ANGLESLAM...in his first match back in months, this man, right here Zack Malibu WILL be in action...AGAINST BRUCE BLANK, NO RULES NECESSARY! A HUGE roar comes up from the crowd now, as Malibu and Anglesault hug once again, this time piled on by the united superstars of the OAOAST, who all support Malibu's quest for redemption due to what The Wildcards put his family through. Anglesault exits the ring with the mic in hand, and stops at ringside to say one final thing. ANGLESAULT Ladies and gentlemen, there's no need to say goodbye...so say WELCOME BACK to ZACK MALIBU! "WELCOME BACK!" "WELCOME BACK!" "WELCOME BACK!" Malibu is quickly scooped up onto the shoulders of James Blonde and Faqu, as the OAOAST rallies around him. The fans cheers are deafening as they don't have to say goodbye to their hero...and backstage tonight, there are at least a few people not happy with this shocking turn of events. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
