HD: Stephen Joseph Popick promo

[Ed Wood Caulfield 0]

Place this after the Landon/AngleSault segment, since it'll make the most sense there. Thanks.

 

The camera cuts to the HeldDOWN~! Interview Set where Josh Matthews is standing by with Stephen Joseph Popick. Popick is in his suit and tie ensemble and carries an air of arrogance around him. The crowd boos loudly. Popick fixes his glasses as Josh begins speaking. 

JOSH MATTHEWS
Stephen Joseph Popick, we have just heard from AngleSault a few moments ago, that at the Halloween Spectacular in two weeks time, you will be going head-to-head against Landon "La Cucaracha" Maddix for the OAOAST World Heavyweight Championship. Now this will be your first OAOAST World Title Match in almost two years. And you yourself are a former OAOAST World Heavyweight Champion. What are your thoughts about this announcement? 

STEPHEN JOSEPH POPICK
Well, J.Math, it's like this: AngleSault and I have never really seen eye-to-eye. We've both been in the One And Only AngleSault Thread since pretty much the beginning, but we've never been the best of friends. Fact is, I think he's still bitter that I drove the aWo out of the OAOAST. 

Josh gives Popick a "Are you kidding me?" expression. Popick ignores him. 

POPICK
But it's good to see that AngleSault knows business, and he knows that Stephen Joseph Popick DESERVES a World Title shot. Now, I know we've got some naysayers out there. People who think Popick doesn't deserve a shot since he's been managing more than he's been wrestling lately. But what those naysayers forget is that I, Stephen Joseph Popick, am a world class wrestler! I am a world class athlete in fact! And while I might not have been showing what I got in the ring lately, these fans all know my history in this company! They know what I can do! And they know that Landon Maddix better come prepare on Halloween night, because I will certainly be giving it all I've got to finally take the World Heavyweight Title AWAY from that pesky little weasel!

J. MATH
That brings up another point, Popick. Your client and friend, "The Corporate Champion" Tha Puerto Rican, already has a World Title shot at November Reign. If you were to win the World Heavyweight Title, would you be willing to face your client and friend in a match? 

POPICK
Josh, Puerto and I are closer than most brothers. But we understand that business is business. We agreed long ago that whoever got the World Title first, the other one would get the first crack at it. And that agreement hasn't changed. 

JOSH
Well, you certainly had a little conflict last week as we all saw. You basically told PRL that it was All or Nothing at November Reign. Either he wins the World Title, or your alliance, your partnership with him is over. 

Popick chuckles at this. 

POPICK
Josh, that was just in the heat of the moment. We all have those moments. I mean, I certainly do. I AM human after all. A human of superior intellect, but a human nonetheless. I didn't mean all of what I said. Yes, I am disappointed that PRL didn't win the World Heavyweight Title at Zero Hour, but I'm not gonna end our friendship over that! Me and PRL are still tight, yo. There are no problems in our camp. And I know that he'll be rooting me on when I take on Landon Maddix on October 31st. Because whether I win or lose, the fact is Landon Maddix will be WEAKENED. And my man, my friend, Tha Puerto Rican, will swoop right in for the kill! 

J.MATH
Sounds like you're ready for the Halloween Spectacular, then? 

POPICK
I sure am, Josh. I sure am! The question is, is Landon "La Cucaracha" Maddix ready? Because he better be. Landon. Fuck me? 

Popick points to the camera. 

POPICK
FUCK YOU! 

Popick walks out of the shot. 

JOSH MATTHEWS
Well, there you have it. Stephen Joseph Popick ready to face Landon Maddix at the Halloween Spectacular despite knowing full well that Tha Puerto Rican already has a World Title Match with Maddix on November 25th at November Reign! Yet, he insists that that hasn't caused any friction between him and P.R. Is he telling the truth? Well, maybe we'll find out soon enough. Back to you guys at Sofa Central. 

(Return to Sofa Central with Cole and Coach.)

COLE
Thanks Josh. Well, you heard it from the man himself. Popick vs. Maddix is scheduled to be our main event at the Halloween Spectacular and Popick is not complaining one bit. However, what happens if Popick wins the match AND the Title? Does he get Landon's spot in the Fatal Four Way Match at November Reign? 

COACH
I would think so. Landon would fail at defending his Title. So, yeah, I would think that would be the end of that. 

COLE
But if that happens, then at November Reign, PRL and Popick will BOTH be fighting for the World Heavyweight Title! 

COACH
And I'm sure they both know that. But, you heard Popick. Business is business. They know what's up for grabs at November Reign. Believe me. 

COLE
Well, the Halloween Spectacular is sure to be one unforgettable night. The main event will be a match whose ramifications will be felt all over the OAOAST, specifically for the three other men in the November Reign main event 6 weeks away! It's Stephen Joseph Popick going one-on-one with the OAOAST World Heavyweight Champion Landon "La Cucaracha" Maddix, and yes, the World Heavyweight Title WILL be on the line in this one! Join us in two weeks right here on TSM for the Halloween Spectacular, Halloween night, October 31st!

Edited October 19, 2007 by Ed Wood Caulfield