ZH:Moneymaker/Malibu face off

[Zack Malibu 0]

"Sympathy For The Devil" hits, and we now take a break from in-ring action, as the arrival of the Enterprise CEO is not for a match, but for a personal vendetta.

 

BUFFER

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to Zero Hour...THEODORE MONEYMAKER!

 

Resounding boos follow the announcement from the best ring announcer in the business, as Moneymaker cockily swaggers his way down the aisle. Stepping into the ring, Moneymaker appears to want to get right to business, claiming the microphone from the legendary Buffer.

 

MONEYMAKER

These past few weeks, I have heard nothing but disdain for my decision to be here tonight. I have heard people have the audacity to claim that I would not sign on for a match with Zack Malibu tonight at Zero Hour because I fear him. Right now, I ask that you people get those twisted thoughts out of your head, and do it quick! To think that a man of my stature lives in fear of a worthless pretender, a FRAUD like Zack Malibu, is purely ridiculous! My not signing a contract for a match is going easy on Zackary Malibu, though, because what he has to face tonight is much, much worse. Tonight, Zack Malibu will come face to face with all of his past deeds. Tonight, karma catches up with Zack Malibu, and he will have hell to pay for the lies, for the cheating, the assaults, the attacks, the pulling strings to get his way...tonight Zack Malibu realizes that his own worst enemy was never Stephen Popick, or Crystal, or Bruce Blank, oh no. Tonight Zack Malibu will have to realize that his own worst enemy is his very own self!

 

The fans boo loudly, not satisfied with Moneymaker's excuse for not competing tonight, nor are they happy with his verbal attack on Zack Malibu.

 

MONEYMAKER

Go ahead! Go ahead and boo me, hate me, jeer me for revealing the God's honest truth to you people! You're booing because you don't want to admit you've been had! You people can claim that Zack Mailbu is your hero, your savior, your Franchise, but who deemed him fit for that? Ask yourselves that question...how did a man like Zack Malibu become the saving grace of the human race? Because of meticulous planning, of brainwashing, of shoving himself down your throats and spouting his own personal gospel enough that you believed it! I've got news for you people. You turn on your TV's and see Homer Simpson and Peter Griffin and think they're funny, but guess what...THEY'RE NOT REAL. You flip over to see the CSI time crack the big case or to see Lucas and Peyton get back together on One Tree Hill, but THEY'RE NOT REAL. You are laughing, you are crying, you are cheering for FICTIONAL CHARACTERS who have taken over your emotions, just like Zack Malibu! The Zack Malibu that comes out here each and every week, the Zack Malibu that's such a nice guy, that lives, breathes, and bleeds the OAOAST is FICTIONAL. He is a scripted scene of the American dream, people! He's everything that you schlubs in the seats and at home wish you were, he's good looking enough that the women go nuts for him, but that whole "poster boy" act is just that. It's an ACT, people. The REAL Zack Malibu is the one that crept out four years ago, when he blasted Crystal, a WOMAN, with his title belt! The REAL Zack Malibu is the one that got Sly Sommers kicked out of the OAOAST...THE SAME SLY SOMMERS THAT'S HIS BEST FRIEND NOW, MIND YOU...for speaking the truth about him during an interview! The Zack Malibu you all know gets verbally fellated by Michael Cole on television every week, the same Michael Cole that used to have his ass mocked and kicked by the real Zack Malibu! The real Zack Malibu claims to be there for his friends, but how much of a role model can you be when you associate with porn stars and addicts? Zack Malibu is not good for this company, he is not good enough for you people, and he has used his influence to destroy lives, destroy careers. As a pillar of the OAOAST, I can not, I shall not, and I will not let that happen Zack! Tonight, I ask you...I urge you to come to this ring and live up to that fearless attitude that you preach to those who are easily deceived! Come to this ring, Zackary, and face karma in its purest form, because tonight is the night that you are finally exposed! No longer will people have to be wary of my word! No longer will you be able to keep up this facade! Tonight, Zack Malibu shall be seen as the cutthroat that he is! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA~!

 

COLE

Moneymaker is way out of line tonight. We know Zack's made mistakes in the past. Zack knows that more than anyone, but I'd say over the past several years he's made his amends. Seriously, when was the last time The Thrillogy were even mentioned until now!?

 

COACH

It ain't all about that Mikey Cole. Whether you wanna talk about Zack's arrival in 2002, his first title win in 2003, The In Crowd then and now, The Thrillogy, whatever the case...the whole time, Zack's been lying to these people. When brother finally snapped, that was the realest you and I have ever and will ever see him, and that's truth.

 

There's a ton of heat in the arena at this point, and not just the kind that'll make you sweat. Moneymaker is being soundly booed by the fans for his blasphemy, but simply mentions "you'll see" to them as he waits. The crowd is buzzing, booing, and waiting, wanting to see the rich superstar smacked once or twice for his words, and when "Getting Away With Murder" hits, the crowd explodes, as they're going to get their wish.

 

COLE

You want to talk about truth, Cole, the truth is that if I were Theodore Moneymaker, I'd be a little on edge right now!

 

Zack is clad in jeans and a t-shirt...not exactly formal wear but he's ready for a fight in case one breaks out. Judging by the expression on his face, there's a strong possibility one will, as he is none too happy with the slanderous Moneymaker's verbal barrage. The fans roar as Zack steps into the ring and stands face to face with Moneymaker, who then turns away to grab another mic, handing it to Zack with a sly, sinister smile.

 

MONEYMAKER

You're going to need that, Zack. At least for now, because I guarantee you by the time this is over, you're going to be speechless!

 

MALIBU

Is that the best you've got?

 

MONEYMAKER

Oh I've got...

 

*SMACK~!*

 

Malibu levels Moneymaker with a slap, and ol' Teddy doesn't take too kindly to having his jaw knocked out of place!

 

MALIBU

I'M talking now, because I have heard ENOUGH of you. These people have heard enough of you!

 

MONEYMAKER

No, these people have not heard enough, because they haven't heard enough of the TRUTH! You do a good job of putting the blinders on them Zack, but face it, all this, this superhero routine, it's just a cover up!

 

MALIBU

A cover up? A cover up of what, exactly? You come out here week after week, claiming that I'm some type of antichrist. That everything I say or do is for show. You've convinced yourself that I'm living a lie, and why exactly? Let's face it Theodore, it boils down to nothing but simple, petty, jealousy!

 

The crowd "oohs", "aahs", and cheers, while TM looks incredulous to that accusation.

 

MONEYMAKER

JEALOUS? Of YOU? Now, why, Zackary, would a man of MY stature have to be jealous of you? I can afford the clothes you wear. I have more God given talent in my billion dollar body than you could learn with twenty years of wrestling training. I can get a better looking girl any night of the week than your little trollup at home, and don't have to worry about them being damaged goods like yours became when she popped out your hellspawn!

 

Malibu, incensed now, turns away...then CLOCKS Moneymaker with a right hand! Zack goes after him, but Moneymaker rolls out of the ring, avoiding the assault!

 

MALIBU

THAT'S why your jealous, Teddy! You talk about my family all you want, but the last guy who got them involved hasn't been seen in almost two years! You want to bash me, fine. I'm all for it, I've been through it, and I can prove you wrong any day of the week! You might not be jealous of my bank account, and you sure as hell aren't good enough to be a family man or a father. But you're jealous of the fact that I didn't need my money to prove myself. I didn't need to buy anyone off or sign a paycheck to get people to join The In Crowd, or any other faction I've been a part of. I never had to ask to become the driving force of the OAOAST, it was an HONOR, Teddy, an HONOR given to me by the guy who started this company!

 

MONEYMAKER

And where is he now, Zack? He's out, he's gone!

 

MALIBU

Because of YOU, and again, because of you're jealousy! You hate the fact that you can't bribe me and get me on your payroll. You hate the fact that I've made an honest living out of my career in the OAOAST...

 

MONEYMAKER

HONEST? Zack, you are anything but! You're not honest to the locker room, you're not honest to these people, and you're not honest with yourself!

 

MALIBU

Strong words coming from a guy who has to buy his way out of trouble!

 

MONEYMAKER

Don't mock me for using my money wisely, Zackary. Tonight, you're going to wish you could buy your way out of trouble, believe me. You and I, we're not going to see eye to eye on this, and I know that these fools in the building and at home won't take my word for something, so. It's time. It's time for you to face your past not with another highlight reel of your misdeeds. Tonight, Zack Malibu is going to be exposed for the selfish bastard unworthy of his place in life! Zack Malibu, please turn to the entranceway.

 

Malibu, weary of an attack, slowly turns around, but Moneymaker stays out on the floor.

 

MONEYMAKER

I told you that tonight, it would be Zero Hour for you, Zack. Tonight, someone who knows you much better than I do has agreed to expose you. Someone once beloved by these fans. Someone once beloved...by YOU.

 

Malibu, perplexed by that statement, turns to the entry way, where a rather attractive woman in her late 20's appears. Though she looks a little different, it's quite obvious to Zack and many of the longtime fans who it is, as we're able to see by their shocked reactions.

 

MONEYMAKER

Never expected THIS, did you, Zack? The person who once knew you better than anyone in this world. Every deep dark secret hidden in your heart and mind was shared with her. You LOVED her, Zack, and you left her sitting by the phone, waiting for a call that never came! You abandoned her for the sake of your own damn career! Now, face your mistakes, Zack. Face your past, because I would now like to announce that I, Theodore Moneymaker, have brought back the one part of The In Crowd that you forgot when you decided to reform it. Zack Malibu, ladies and gentlemen of the viewing audience, please welcome back...ALISON!

 

COACH

Ha ha! Your boy Zack never saw this one coming, did he, Mikey Cole?

 

COLE

I don't think ANY of us saw this, Coach? Bruce Blank, EvenflowDDT, Stephen Popick...I think those were all names we expected. Some conspiracy theorists even suggested Anglesault himself was in cahoots with Moneymaker, but...Alison?

 

Alison is led by the hand by Moneymaker, and goes up the steps and gets into the ring. Moneymaker hands her his mic and stands on the apron, his face overcome with glee, as Malibu remains confused and angered in the ring.

 

ALISON

Hello, Zack.

 

MALIBU

What are you doing here, with him?

 

ALISON

Wow, the jealousy just comes right out now, doesn't it? Don't worry Zack...I assure you it's strictly a business relationship with Moneymaker, but then again, why would you care?

 

MALIBU

You know I didn't mean it like that. I mean, what are you doing with him? Why are you, of all people, siding with this piece of...

 

ALISON

Hold on, Zack. Let's have a little history lesson here. Let's explain to those who don't know the truth just why they haven't seen me in FIVE YEARS. Let's explain to the world how you left me, Zack. I did EVERYTHING for you. Being with you tore my family apart, thanks to my psycho brother and you and Evenflow's wars with him. It was because of YOU that Evenflow snapped and became a man that I was afraid of. I sought solace with you, Zack. I trusted you. I LOVED YOU. YOU, however...you thought highly of no one but yourself, and left me to rot!

 

MALIBU

I left YOU to rot? July 24, 2003, Alison. That was the last time I ever saw you or said a word to you. That was the night that YOU decided that YOU needed to get out of this business. That life was hard on you. On that night, I stood by, wanting to help you but knowing I couldn't. You asked me to stand by you and I said I would, but then it was YOU who stopped returning calls, it was YOU who stopped showing up at arenas...

 

ALISON

...and it was YOU who hooked up with that tramp right after?

 

Malibu is incensed, as Alison is now targeting the woman he loves. The mother of his child.

 

MALIBU

Don't...

 

ALISON

Don't what, Zack? Mock your wife? Oh wait, that's right...YOU'RE NOT MARRIED? I guess it's only fitting that a bastard like you has a bastard child.

 

Moneymaker starts laughing, and when Zack makes a move, he plants himself behind Alison, using her as a shield, drawing the ire of the crowd yet again.

 

ALISON

Let's face it, Zack. The reason you left me is the same reason you leave her at home, watching your demon spawn. It's the reason why you're too much of a coward to put a ring on her finger and enter the union of marriage. It's the same reason why Theodore Moneymaker found me and brought me here. It's because the only person that matters to Zack Malibu IS Zack Malibu! You don't care about anyone but yourself, and anyone who gets hurt is just collateral damage to you. Think of it, Zack. Evenflow, Superstar, Calvin Szechstein, Hoff...the list goes on, but it began with ME. The list of people that you used up until every ounce of their worth was drained. The people that you surrounded yourself with to protect your titles, your ego, and the fact that you're a fraud. You claim to be a role model to these people? Well, honey, just like Alix told me five years ago, you're no role model. You're not a strong person. ANYONE could do what you do, you just lucked into the spot. You're good at playing a role, but as far as being genuine, you have a tremendous amount to learn. I don't intend to air all your dirty laundry tonight, because that's not what the paying audience wants to see. I will, however, make them want to pay to see you get decimated. I'm going to make these people hate you as much as I do.

 

With that, Alix drops her mic, and steps out of the ring as Moneymaker holds the ropes for her. Moneymaker turns and takes one last look at Zack, who seems to be in a state of shock and confusion moreso than anything. Moneymaker delivers his trademark cackle and walks out of the ring with Alison, leaving Malibu to absorb the shocking return of his former girlfriend.

Edited September 30, 2008 by Zack Malibu