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Backstage, JOSH~! joins us, flanked by four of the top talents in the OAOAST today. Zack Malibu, Leon Rodez, Sly Sommers and Bohemoth, collectively known as The In Crowd, flank the famed interviewer.

 

JOSH

Ladies and gentlemen, here with me at this time are The In Crowd. Guys, I think it's safe to say that it's been an interesting week in your lives. Bohemoth went through a war this past Sunday night, Sly's been temporarily put on the shelf, Reject is doing his best to crack Leon, and Zack, you had to deal with the shocking return of a key person from your past, that being your former girlfriend and the valet of the original In Crowd, Alison.

 

MALIBU

Josh, saying that it's been a rough week is putting it lightly. Last week, no thanks in part to Theodore Moneymaker and his hired help, Sly Sommers suffered a knee injury that's going to put him on the shelf for a little bit. Now, Sly's still here, he's not going to sit at home and cry about this. In fact, we had to force him to use these crutches, and the only reason he did so is because he's looking to break one across Bosley or Moneymaker's head! Bohemoth...well, the big man came through once again this past Sunday night, showing why he's a driving force in the OAOAST. If anyone knows what he can do in that ring, it's me. I've kicked ass with him and had my ass kicked by him, and I think it goes without saying I'd take the former over the latter! Leon...Leon's got some issues that are going to be resolved tonight, because he's going to be isolated in that ring with nowhere to go except head on, straight at Reject, and make him pay for his action. So let me see, I covered Bo, covered Sly, covered Leon...OH! I guess that leaves me.

 

JOSH

And Alison.

 

MALIBU

Thanks for the reminder, Josh. See, honestly...I don't have anything bad to say about Alison. Actually, let's back that up. I DIDN'T have anything bad to say about Alison until this past Sunday night. I know Moneymaker's game. If anyone has been using his pull...or in his case, his wallet, to get ahead around the OAOAST, it's that guy. All he's doing is trying to defer the blame, trying to transfer his own guilt onto ME, and try to make me feel like I've wronged the people in this locker room. He's trying to make me feel like I've wronged the fans. The thing is, Teddy, is that being popular, being respected, and being a saint are entirely different things. I know what I've done in the past, I don't need to be reminded of it. Bringing Alison out, well, honestly, it wouldn't have mattered...at least not until she opened her mouth. It's obvious she's coming here ready to spew hellfire, feeling neglected and dejected. Truth is, SHE walked out on ME five years ago, and I was the one left hanging. So what did I do? I focused on my career, I got over it, and realized that if she was someone who truly loved me, she would have stood by me. Instead, I found the love of my life in this very company. I found a woman who was willing to stand by me. A woman who, bless her heart, has gone through HELL simply because she's my significant other. And together, we had the most beautiful baby in the world. A baby that I love more than anything...that I will go to any length to protect. So Moneymaker brings out Alison, and then the focus is put not only on me, but on my family. Well, Moneymaker and Alison, you can say whatever you want. You can believe what you will. Just be warned that you're walking a very fine line right now. Things are getting a little too personal, and when that happens, you just might get your wish. You just might see the Zack Malibu that you're painting me to be. Ruthless. Cold. Calculating. I can be that guy again if you want. So keep pushing. Keep coming at me, keep crossing the line. I dare you. I BEG YOU, Moneymaker, to step into my world and see what it's like to have to earn your spot. Only thing is, the spot you've earned is an eternity in your own personal hell. Because when I humble you, Teddy, no money can cover it up. When that money runs out, your friends will vanish, because you don't have friends like I do, Teddy. My friends right here...they RESPECT me. You think Wright, or Bosley RESPECT you? Maybe they do, as long as you keep the checks coming...but when the accounts are drained and you're down to your last dollar, reality is going to slap you in the face and you're going to spend the rest of your life cold, broke, and ALONE. Call me a fraud? Hey, it's simply my opinion. But until you set foot in that ring with me, until you're ready to back up these claims with proof other than the actions of a misguided man in years past, calling you a coward is a FACT.

 

Zack turns and gives Josh a quick glare, as Matthews backs up, looking slightly intimidated by his friends words. Zack, Leon and Sly start to walk off, while Bo gives Josh a playful pat on the back, starting the interviewer, as we cut to commercial.

Edited October 3, 2008 by Zack Malibu