HD: Landon segment

[King Cucaracha 0]

If this can go as a pre-show promo, or right after the opening spiel if need be, that'd be perfect.

 

 

EARLIER TONIGHT

Outside in the early evening air of Pheonix, Arizona we find ourselves in the parking lot. There, Megan Skye walks alongside a distinctly glum looking Landon Maddix who drags his feet, hands deep in the pockets of his designer jeans. With Landon so glum, Megan seems pretty tired of her man's mood as well and stops him before he can skulk into the arena.

MEGAN
Okay, look. We go in, you hold your head high.

MADDIX
I swear, if Moneymaker says one wor...

MEGAN
[i]Head high[/i]. Okay? Trust me, you're not the only one who Krista's embarrassed around here.

Strangely, that doesn't do anything to placate Landon. Wonder why.

MEGAN
Not that she embarrassed you, I just mean... look, you've got nothing to be ashamed of, I keep telling you this. Nothing's going to happen. It's just a regular night. No fuss, no nothing.

MADDIX
No big deal.

MEGAN
No big deal.

With those assurances, Landon takes a deep breath and summons the cocky Cucaracha smile as he enters the arena...



...to a one-man welcoming party.

BLONDE
LANDON! Oh man I'm so glad to see you!

Blonde hugs his mentor, who's cocky attitude drains away in a split second.

MADDIX
No big deal, huh?

BLONDE
What? Oh, nevermind that, welcome back! How are you? How are you feeling? You feeling good? You're looking good, that's a nice shirt, take it from somebody who knows.

MADDIX
I've felt better. Look, can we carry this little reunion on somewhere else. In our dressing room maybe?

BLONDE
Why? Look, if you're worried about what people are going to say about AngleSlam, forget it. You don't need to listen to anyone. You're still the only man to win both the OAOAST and SWF World Championships, no matter who beats you! Even if you never win another match again in your life you'll always have that! And Krista'll never be able to say that. I mean, I know you're booking her for Genesis and all so if you keep booking her there's a chance she'll end up winning your title... but, she's not a man, so my point stands. She's just a woman.

MADDIX
Just a woman, huh? Well, that's a relief.

BLONDE
Well you know what I mean. She's nothing compared to La Cucaracha. You're a true success story in professional wrestling. You don't need the fame and fortune she's got!

MADDIX
Look, I'll level with you J, you keep digging at this hole you're creating much more and you'll end up in China. Quit while you're behind, okay? I got beat by a girl and lost out on money, on a World Title shot, on a better future for my company. Everything. I get it. I'm embarrassed. Right now, I just want to keep my head down and get on with things. But Krista'll be dealt with in time.

BLONDE
Gee, are you sure that's a good idea? She kinda beats everybody she wrestles, you know.

Landon scowls at his annoying understudy.

MADDIX
Really? I hadn't noticed.

BLONDE
Well, she does, you only have to loo...

MEGAN
(desperately interrupting)
What Landon means, James, is that there's ways of dealing with her and gaining some measure of revenge. Besides facing her one on one again. Like, for example, me being on opposite sides of a match with her daughter tonight. We send a message to Krista through her. No risk of anyone losing to Krista at all that way.

Landon now scowls at Megan, incredulously.

BLONDE
Listen, I've got just the thing to cheer you up. I've got a match tonight with that English Eminem, Jamie O'Hara and I'm going to dedicate my victory tonight to you. To you! We're going to get Cucaracha Internacional back on track, starting tonight!

MADDIX
Where've I heard that before?

MEGAN
That's a nice gesture James, just ignore him.

Continuing to grumble under his breath, Landon heads off with his head down and Megan in tow. Leaving JB in limbo, The Trendsetter giving Landon a thumbs up as he exits which goes unacknowledged.