.::Chris Thantos::.. Application and History

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Wrestler Name:

[/u][/b] Chris Thantos
Nickname: [/u][/b] ”The Original Loose Cannon”
Height: [/u][/b] 6’4
Weight: [/u][/b] 245
Alignment: [/u][/b] Neutral
Theme Music: [/u][/b] “Releasing The Demons” by Godsmack
Home Town: [/u][/b] Pittsburgh, Pa

.::Wrestling History::.[/b][/u]

REW Debut: [/u][/b] June 5, 2008
Title History: [/u][/b] 2 x xhcw Tag Team Champ
1 x EU Champ
2 x xhcw TV champ
2 x Tag Team Champion
UHWF Hall of Fame 2008
2 x uhwf World Champ
3 x uhwf Tag Team Champ
1 x uhwf TV Champ
4 x n.iw.f World Champion
3 x n.iw.f IC Champion
4 x n.iw.f Tag Team Champion
3 x n.i.w.f. TV
2 x IWG World Champion
2 x IWG Eurp-Continental Champion
1 x IWG Hardcore champion
And Many More[/color]
Award History: [/u][/b] UHWF Hall of Fame 2008
ast Promotions: [/u][/b]XHCW/FCW
Closest Acquaintance: [/u][/b]Nick Kelly / Extreme Machine Paul Hunter
Worst Enemy: [/u][/b] Anyone Not Named Nick Kelly or Paul Hunter

.::Wrestling Information::.[/b][/u]

Wrestling Style: [/u][/b] Technical / Power House
Basic Moves:[/u][/b] Suplexes,
Power Bomb,
Cross Face Chicken Wing,
Standing side kick (Super Kick)
figure 4 leg lock, taz mission
Signature Move 1: [/u][/b] Final Destination
Description: [/u][/b]Top Rope Implant DDT
Signature Move 2: [/u][/b] Turn Key
Description: [/u][/b] Cross Face Chicken Wing Suplex
Finishing Move: [/u][/b]Onward~Downward
Description: [/u][/b]Standing Suplex into a piledriver

.::Appearance::.[/u][/b]

Wrestler Likeness: [/u][/b] i47.photobucket.com/albums/f171/pureshapemind/XHCW%20GFX/THANTOS-1.gif[/img]
Ring Attire: [/u][/b]Black shorts, Black Pumas

.::Quotes::.[/b][/u]
Don’t Take It Personal, Just Get Use To It
It’s just that simple[/center][/color][/size]

.::Sample Rp::.

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.::What the Hell is Really Going on?::.

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The scene fades in sometime after Genocide went off the air. The camera pans the area to see Chris Thantos and Cid Black sitting in chair opposite one another in the lobby of the XHCW corporate headquarters in Chicago Illinois. Both men have cuts and bruises on their collective faces from the brawl that ensued causing both men to be taken away in cuffs by security. Neither man is looking at the other but rather Chris is sending a text message while Cid is playing a game on his PSP. Chris’s phone chimes indicating a returned text message catching Cid’s attention for just a moment and just as Chris begins to reply a well dressed women approaches the two men. She looks them up and down and shakes her head in a disapproving manner and Cid looks up at her turning his head to the side a bit.

Cid ~

What the fuck are you looking at you dingy bitch? Thantos looks up at Cid, not looking angry but more so amused. Look at her, looking at us like we are trash or something.

Trish ~

The two of you should be ashamed of yourselves; you cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars. Were probably going to get sued for more to pay for the damage to the SUV and on top of that the two of you couldn’t wait to step in the ring with each other so you started a brawl in the parking lot like a couple of thugs.

Now looking angry as the look of amusement fades from his face Thantos stands up and Cid follow suit. The lady takes a step back but both men stand in place.

Thantos ~

First and for most lady I don’t know who the fuck you think you are but you better watch you mouth. I’m an equal opportunity ass kicker so don’t think for a second that I won’t punch you in the fucking head …. Annoying bitch.

Cid ~

Cid Chuckles as it’s obvious that the things Chris just said to her offended her very much.Father time and I don’t agree on much but you are annoying as hell you judgmental bitch. How about you tell us why were here instead of standing there with that dumbass look on your face.

Trish ~

Looking as if she were about to cry and sounding a bit choked up she answers lowering her head in shame. Damien Kane wants to have a word with the two of you. Personally I hope he suspends you.

Cid ~

Personally I think you can eat a dick … Frustrated as hell she turns and motions for them to follow. They begin to make their way down the hall and Cid turns to Chris. Were you kidding when you said you’d punch her in the head?

Thantos ~

Looking serious for the first time. Damn right I would … Are you going to stand there and tell me that if she insulted you again you wouldn’t have?

Cid ~

Hell no, I would never hit a women … I would have thrown her ass out that window over there. Thantos looks to the area Cid is pointing to then looks back at Cid.

Thantos ~

Yeah were throwing her out of a 14th floor window is a lot better than breaking her jaw. Thantos rolls his eyes and Cid smiles and for a brief moment in time the two men seem to have forgotten how much they hate one another but both men seem to come back to reality as they enter the office of Damien Kane, the Vice President of Corporate Affairs. Chris and Cid approach his desk and take a seat in the chairs facing Damien who can be seen sitting behind his desk reading over what looks to be an official document.

Damien Kane~

Can Trish get either of you anything before we begin?

Thantos ~

How about a blow job .. can she get me one of those?

cid ~

Yeah me too … hell if there free I’ll take two.

Trish storms out of the room more offended than before closing the door behind her as both Chris and Cid laugh.

Damien Kane ~

That’s enough you fucking jokers … you think this shit is funny? Do you know how much this little stunt of yours could cost this company?

Thantos ~

According to the cunt you sent to get us ”Hundreds of thousands of dollars”[/u][/color]

Damien Kane ~

Sounding calm but obviously angry. That cunt you speak of is my sister!

Cid ~

I’d fuck her … No longer able to hold it in Thantos lets out a bellowing laugh.

Damien Kane ~

That’s enough Mr. Black.

Cid ~

I’m serious man, I would bang that bitch like a screen door in a hurricane.

Damien Kane ~

Slamming his fist down on the desk. I said, “That’s enough!” If you open your mouth again I will fire you. The two of you may be able to beat my ass all over thus building but remember this, while you have physical power over me. I have the power of the pen over you. The pen that signs your contracts, the pen that signs your paychecks and I swear to god the men that will sign the letter sending you home to rot while you wait for your contract to expire. Do you understand me?

Cid and Chris both nod in agreement but the looks on their faces basically tell the story of what is going on in their heads.

Damien Kane ~

Now, I have two things I need to cover with you two. First, the two of you will have a rematch this week on Genocide … and this match will take place in the ring. I don’t want anymore bull shit. If I so much as hear a rumor that the two of you laid a finger on each other I will strip both of you of your title and suspend you for 60 days each without pay. We have a real opportunity here …. The fans want to see a Chris Thantos Cid Black rematch. This is the biggest feud we have going today and the fans are dying to see the two of you tear each other apart. But in the ring, for Cid’s title … not in some parking lot so get your shit together because there is a lot of money to be made by all of us.

So here is what we are going to do and again, if either of you fuck this up you will sit for 60 days. I don’t care if that means I have to bring back the Jackely brother and booked them against two midgets. I have decided that this match is going to be a no disqualification match, The only way his match can end is by pin fall, submission or knock out. Cid smiles as if the greatest plan in the history of planning just popped in his head. Now before you go thinking that this no dq stipulation means that this is an open invitation for your buddies to come down and turn this match into a fucking circus let me tell you the other stipulations of the match. Cid’s smile fades.

Along with the No disqualification rule I am adding a no interference rule. If anyone interferes in this match not only will I fire the man they help, but I will fire them as well. And, to keep things from getting out of hand each of us will choose an enforcer for this match. To keep people from getting involved just in case … so who will it be Cid?

Cid ~

Justin Payne … no question.

Damien looks at Chris.

Thantos ~

Nick Kelly …

Damien Kane ~

As if I needed to ask, well my enforcer is going to be B.W. Kash. I think with those three at ringside order should be maintained. Which brings me to the second point … Damien pulls up the paper he was reading when the two men walked in. What I am holding her is a letter from the legal department of the UHWF written on behalf of Jay Swift and Jackson Steele. Without getting into all the details it basically states that if you two don’t stop bashing the two of them they are going to file a defamation suit against not only you, but the XHCW as well for allowing you to talk that way about them on our TV shows. Jackson called Greg personally asking him to handle you to.

Thantos ~

Are you fucking kidding me … tell me this is a joke?

Damien Kane ~

I wish I could but the fact is they are pissed. First Machine, Justin and Cid walk out on the company then You and Machine destroy Jay Swift causing serious injury the night before his contract expired. From the looks on both Chris and Cid’s faces it seems they have found yet another thing they agree on but Kane starts talking again before either man has a chance. Look, this is crap … I know it, you know it. Jay Swift is a never was and he decided to leave the XHCW because in his heart he knew he would never have the success he found early on in his XHCW career once Chris came back and guys like Cid and Justin stepped up their game. Everyone know that the UHWF s nothing more than a second rate version of the XHCW … Everyone knows that the UHWF is where guys that can’t cut it in the XHCW go to win titles. Everyone knows that Steele uses his affiliation with the XHCW to try and steel talent.

But we don’t need this right now; we can’t have two of our top stars tied up in court. So do me a favor and lay off Steele and Swift. Say what you want about their sorry excuse for a wrestling company but keep their names out of it otherwise I am going to have to take action. So give me your word … promise me you’ll lay off those two?1

Both men turn and look at one another before turning their attention back to Kane and nod in agreement.

Damien Kane ~

Great, thank you for understanding … I’m sorry I was hard on the two of you earlier but it seems the only way to get your attention it to threaten to take away the only thing I can use to hurt you. So, no hard feelings?

Cid stands and reaches his right hand over the desk offering it to Damien who takes it in his and they shake hands showing that all is well. Cid looks down at Chris as he releases Damien’s hand.

Cid ~

I can wait till Monday but come Monday night am walking in Belt of Cid champion and I am walking out belt of cid champion. Cid goes to pat Chris on the should but hesitates looking back at Damien as if he were wondering if the pat on the back would constitute breaking the rules. Deciding not to tempt his fate Cid makes his way to the door, You coming father time? I figure since I can’t beat your ass maybe we can grab a beer and you can tell me what it was like when Moses parted the red sea!

Thantos ~

Very funny Mother fucker … but I have to pass! Damien and I have a few other things to talk about. Damien looks confused as he lounges back in his chair. Cid waves then exits the room closing the door behind him. I’ll lay off Steele and Swift, those two cowards are a waste of my time anyway.

Damien ~

Thank you, I figured it would take a lot more to convince someone with a reputation such as your for being anti authority.

Thantos ~

Yeah well, it’s not like I am doing it out of the goodness of my heart. I mean lets face facts .. I’m rich, I’m not afraid of going to court and I don’t give two shits if those two pussy’s sue me. So if you want me to lay off then your going to have to do me a couple of favors.

Knae ~

Come on man, what the fuck … Why do you have to be such a prick all the time.

Thantos ~

Because that’s who I am … and don’t ever threaten to fire me again. You know damn well that if you fired me I would have a job in Japan before I hit the first floor. Your going to do me these little favors and I am going to do yours.

Damien Kane ~

What do you want?

Thantos ~

Well first and for most I want you to make a new title belt for next Monday night. I want you to put my name on the face plate and I want this title to replace that sorry excuse for a title belt Cid is carrying around. I want it renamed the minute I win it and I want it presented to me right after the match.

Damien Kane ~

I get what your saying .. I do. That belt isn’t even a sanctioned title but Greg was looking to add a 4th singles title anyway so this I can do but what if you lose? Why put your name plat on the thing before you win it?

Thantos ~

You’re a funny guy Kane, a very funny guy. That, or you don’t know very much about ”The Original Loose Cannon”[/u] Chris Thantos. I don’t lose title matches. As a matter of fact if you take a look back at my career I have made a career out of taking titles away from guys like Cid Black.[/color]

Damien Kane ~

I know your one of the best in the world, and I have all the confidence in the world in you but anyone can lose to anyone on any night but …. I’ll do it, what do you want to call the title?

Thantos ~

Anything but “Belt of Cid” shit I really don’t care. Where was Greg thinking of placing this title in the pecking order?

Damien Kane ~

Below the World title but above the Xtreme title … I’ll talk to Greg about the name and get back to you .. what’s the other favor?

Thantos ~

Smiling just a bit. I want you to book a match for the May 12th Genocide between Trax and Ronnie McNeil ..[/color] A look of shock takes shape on the face of the normally calm Damien Kane.

Damien Kane ~

Ok … what the hell is that all about? I mean they just joined BloodBath a few weeks ago?

Thantos ~

Well, neither man seems very motivated. I mean Trax lost his World title to a nobody from the UHWF who is now carrying our World title around in the UHWF locker room and we can’t have that. Trax is better than that … and I think this match will properly motivate him to regain his title and his honor at the Pay Per View … and I have a stipulation of my own. The loser has to leave Bloodbath.

Damien Kane ~

But … what if Trax loses to McNeil?

Thantos ~

Then he doesn’t belong in BloodBath … We tossed Montgomery from BloodBath because like everyone else on the UHWF roster he is beneath us. If Trax can’t beat McNeil then he has no business in the XHCW let alone BloodBath

Damien Kane ~

What the hell is really going on here? Why the games? If you don’t want McNeil or Trax in BloodBath why play this game? Why not just kick one of them out?

Thantos ~

This isn’t a game .. and we don’t want to lose either of them but it appears to me that they have lost their edge. BloodBath is the most elite group in wrestling history and if we have standards to uphold. If Ronnie and Trax can’t meet those standards then we will find guys that will … So if we have a deal and there’s nothing else I have a match to prepare for.

Damien extends his hand much like Cid did just minutes before. Reluctantly Thantos takes the mans hand in his sealing the deal with a handshake as the scene fades to black.[/size]

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Posted Below is a history of Chris Thantos for those of you that have nothing better to do and like to read some quality work. Enjoy

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.::So Much for the Interview::.

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The scene fades in with Ace Bradley pacing back and forth in what appears to be a production studio that apparently has some sort of affiliation with the XHCW. Ace shuffles through the papers as if knowing every detail of them had an impact on his life when as a producer approaches from behind causing Ace to drop the papers when tapped on the back.

Ace –

Still a little jumpy. Jesus man … don’t sneak up on me like that. You know how much pressure I’m under. Ace shakes his head, a bewildered look etched on his face.

Producer –

It’s just an interview man … calm down. Knowing this guy he won’t he even show.

Ace –

That’s what I am afraid of. Imagine if some other company get’s to him before we do? Jesus, … we would look like a bunch of jackasses and that is something this bastard would do in a second. I mean the only person he has shown even an iota of loyalty to is Nick Kelly and he has screwed him over without giving it a second thought.

Producer –

You have a point .. If he has decided to return to the ring even after that injury he ill be the hottest free agent on the market. I don’t understand it … don’t get me wrong he is a bad mother fucker in the ring but he is the most un-reliable son of bitch in the business. Still, companies will line up to suck his dick in hopes of signing him because lets face it .. the dude draws. He puts asses in seats. Anyway .. have you heard from him today?

Ace pulls his blackberry from its holster shaking his head no as he checks for missed calls or text messages.

Ace –

Not a word since this interview was arranged. I just don’t see why Greg keeps working with this guy. You know I never liked the son of a bitch. He walks around like he is gods gift to wrestling. No shows events … You know I believe he is worse than Skull.

Just then a door can be heard opening off in the distance and both men instantly turn their attention to the opening door as Chris Thantos, Wrestling’s Original Loose cannon enters wearing his trademark black suit with a blue button down shirt. As Chris makes his way toward the two men a camera pans in catching every step as if he were making his way to the ring for a championship match. Ace turns and makes his way toward Chris extending his hand as a smile takes shape on his face giving no indication that just moments before he was sharing his dislike for the man. Chris takes the mans hand in his shaking it firmly however Ace’s smile is not returned.

Thantos –

I get the feeling you were just debating whether or not I was going to show for this little interview.

Aces smile fades to a look of denial as he releases Chris’s hand.

Ace –

Not at all Chris…. not at all?! We were just debating whether this interview would transpire into you returning to the ring. So .. ummm how was your trip.

Thantos –

] Fine, no issues.

Ace –

That’s great to hear … there s nothing worse than ---

Chris cuts Ace off in typical Chris Thantos fashion.

Thantos –

Look man lets cut the shit … I know you don’t like me and to be honest I never liked you much either. I agreed to do this interview as a favor to Greg. After all … I was working for him when I got sick and it’s only right that I update the wrestling world as to my progression here in the XHCW. But let’s not make this into some fake ass best friend reunion.

Ace –

I can see nothing has changed with you … You’re still the prick I remember.

Thantos –

And your still the worst interviewer in the business. As a matter of fact …. Get the fuck out of here. I don’t need you for this. If anything less people will watch this when they realize your sorry ass is involved.
Ace –

Now hold on just a damn minute Chris … You’re not the champ anymore. Hell you’re not even under contract so don’t think for a single solitary second that you can run things the way you did when you held every title the UHWF and XHCW had to offer. This interview goes down the way I say, or it doesn’t go down at all. Things have changed …

Thantos –

Changed huh? Next thing your going to tell me is the XHCW has a roster full of guys that can take me out. The XHCW doesn’t need someone like me because let me guess … You still have Nick, and Montgomery and a b list of wrestlers I’ve never fucking heard of. Don’t insult my fucking intelligence Ace. At 29 I am still one of the best in the business. Maybe if you spent some time in the ring instead of working a mic and sucking dick your entire career you would understand. But since as you put it, “This interview goes down the way you say or not at all!” I say not at all you fucking hack.

All expression fades from Ace’s face as if he had not expected this turn of events. Chris turns and exits through the same door he entered and the producer makes his way back over to Ace looking just as concerned as Ace.

Producer –

Man, Greg isn’t going to be happy about this shit at all.

Ace –

You heard him man … That guy is an asshole. Nothing has, or ever will change when it pertains to him. He thinks he is bigger than the sport and I’ll tell Greg as much. I’ll just explain to Greg and he will understand. ….. Right? …Right? The producer shakes his head and turns and walks away without saying another word leaving Ace standing alone looking concerned as the scene
fades to black.

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.::I’m Third Generation Don’t give a Fuck!::.

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The scene fades in with Chris Thantos sitting backstage shortly after Genocide went off the air. A physician can be scene stitching a gash obviously suffered at the hands of Justin Paynes chair shot earlier in the evening, The doctor finishes up and takes a closer look at his work as the camera zooms in to see 17 clean stitches. He pats Thantos on the back and Thantos raises his head as the doctor rounds the table positioning himself just in front of Wrestling “Original Loose Cannon!”

Doc –

Ok Chris, were finished here, but I have to tell you I really don’t think you should wrestle this week. You have a nasty cut on the back of your head and a shot like that had to have rattled your brain just a bit.

Thantos ~

Thantos reaches back placing his finger tips on the now closed wound as a smile takes shape on his face. Thanks for the recommendation doc, but from what I have seen of Jack Jeckyl I could wrestle this match while in a coma and still come out with a dominating victory. Besides, it seems that in my absence Greg Anthony got so desperate that he hired a bunch of guys that suffer from delusions of grandeur because every no name on the roster has targeted me as easy pickings.

Doc ~

That may be but I am going to recommend that you be pulled from the PPV because it’s obvious to me that your not concerned with your safety and neither the company nor myself can risk further injury to your brain. The liability is just too much of a risk.

The doctor packs of his bag and heads for the door and just as he opens it and begins to step out Thantos regains his attention.

Thantos ~

Do what you gotta do doc but as soon as I tell Greg that I am willing to sign a liability waver there is nothing you, or anyone else can say or do to keep me out of that ring. The doc shakes his head in disagreement then exits the room just as Nick Kelly pushes past him and enters.

Kelly ~

You good? Thantos nods. What the fuck is really going on bro.

Thantos ~

What … you don’t know? A bunch of delusional mother fuckers think they have what it takes to put me down. Ya see it’s easy to walk out there and attack someone two on one. It’s easy to talk about how dominant you are when you have been taking on nobodies and let’s face it that is what is going on. Jay Swift runs his mouth about me when he knows I’m not around. Black and Payne attack me from behind two on one because they know they can’t do it any other way. These boys confuse experience with age and that is their mistake every time. What they don’t understand is two can play at this game. That chair shot did nothing but start something those boys aren’t going to be able finish.

Kelly ~

You’re damn right about that. Nobody jumps my brother from behind and gets away with that shit … I say fuck the tag team tournament for the titles and they just put BloodBath in the ring with these two fucks. If they really think they have what it takes to beat the best damn tag team in the history of this business then they had better do some homework to see what teams we have actually beat for those titles. Not to mention who we defended then against. It just seems like every time some new kids score a few victories suddenly they forget who the hell runs shit around here. By the way …did you happen to catch what Black had to say in his latest interview?

Thantos ~

Shaking his head. Naa … enlighten me!

Kelly ~

Ahh you know, the same old shit. You never beat anyone … something about him and Payne being the real deal. Something about fucking each other in the ass and ummm their going to win the tag titles. Like I said, “The same old shit!”

Thantos ~

Yeah, sounds like it but riddle me this .. how does Cid Black think he can even walk in the shadow of Chris Thantos let alone beat him when he had his ass handed to him tonight by Jay Swift. It baffles my fucking mind the way these guys think. I’m third generation don’t give a fuck what people think about me so why do they think that attacking my achievements is going to do anything? It seems to me their insecurities always bring them to attack the only thing they have … my age?! If I’m so old, so easy to beat then why the fuck attack me from behind? Step in the ring with me like a man or shut the fuck up. These bitches can keep talking but in the end … all their talk won’t mean shit when I hit my Onward~Downward and their counting lights. This weak I run through Jack Jackyl … and when it’s over the real games begins.

Nick Kelly smiles as the scene fades to black.

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The scene fades in just as a familiar white Jaguar tears into the parking lot. Although the broken windows have been replaced the places tagged with black spray paint remain. The strange looking car pulls into a parking spot leaving an empty space between itself and a burnt orange Eclipse. The camera zooms in just as the driver side door opens and Chris Thantos emerges from within. Thantos looks around then makes his way to the rear of the car and pops the trunk just as Ace Bradley approaches with a smile on his face an a mic in hand.

Ace ~

You know Chris with the PPV just hours away I would have thought that we would have heard a bit more from you this week considering all that has happened between you, Cid Black and Justin Payne.

Thantos peers around the trunk looking at Ace with a mischievous look on his face then he makes his way around to where Ace is standing with a hammer in his left hand.

Thantos ~

You know Ace, If I gave a rats ass what you thought then that last statement would mean something, however since your opinion means less than nothing to me I have ask you to either get to the point or get the fuck out of here because ya see that nice orange car over there ….

Ace ~

Actually Chris I believe that car is burnt orange as apposed to orange.
Ya see if it was orange it wouldn’t have that .. Ace closes his mouth and although looking as if he really wanted to finish his last statement the look on Chris’s face kept him from doing so.

Thantos ~

Orange, burnt orange who gives a shit. Do you know who that car belongs too? Ace is just about to answer the obvious question just as Thantos makes his way over to the car and smashes out the back window. That was a rhetorical question jackass. Everyone knows that Cid Black drives this car. One of the unwritten rules of being a man is you doesn’t fuck with another man’s car. Every man knows that only a coward fucks with another man when he can just go after the man himself.

Ace ~

But Chris, isn’t that a bit hypocritical? I mean you just smashed out the back window of Cid’s cae. Thantos silences the mouthy interviewer by smashing out the passenger side window.

Thantos ~

You could look at it that way Ace … or, you could look at it from my point of view. These two bitches smashed up my Jag so I am returning the favor … so no, I don’t see it as hypocritical because they started this shit, they came after the original loose cannon so I just finishing it. And when I am done with this piece of shit I am going to step in the ring with some no name fuck stick that couldn’t even take his ass whipping like a man. Rather than helping me promote this mach Jackyl let his fear get the best of him and no one has heard a word from him. Have some fucking respect for yourself Jr … Everyone knew that you were in for a beating this week. Nothing you could do about that however you could have at least came out and made it sound like you had some confidence in yourself. Now however, everyone in the wrestling world knows that you and your brother ain’t shit because last I heard your punk ass brother no showed his interviews times as well. Well at least we all know that if you two bitches decide to enter the tag team tournament that your opponents basically have a first round bye. So later tonight after a quick Onward~Downward by pro wrestling’s “Original Loose Cannon” Chris Thantos and the ref’s hand strikes the mat for a quick three and your counting lights know you brought this on yourself. You dis-respected me by no-showing the match so I am going to embarrass your punk ass to the point of banishment … Don’t take it personal, just get use to it.

Thantos makes his way to the front of the car and begins to smash wholes in the windshield when Ace begins to shout at Chris to stop. Thantos turns his attention back to Ace then makes his way back over to where Ace is standing.

Ace ~

Chris, what do you think this is going to accomplish? I mean your one of the best wrestlers in the world today so why not settle this in the ring. Besides, other than smashing windows out your not going to do any real damage with that little hammer.

Thantos glares at Ace then as if hit with a moment of clarity Thantos drops the hammer.

Thantos ~

You know Ace you’re right … I am one of the best in the world today and while that little hammer wasn’t going to do much damage it did what I needed it to do.

Ace ~

Looking confused. What do you mean?

Without a word and with any waiting Ace gets his answer as Chris makes his way back to the trunk then reappears with a Molotov cocktail . Thantos pulls a zippo from his pocket then lights the wick and tosses it into the car with immediately bursts into flames.

Ace ~

What the fuck is wrong with you?

Thantos smiles as he makes his way over to his Jag and gets in as the camera zooms in.

Thantos ~

The doctors think a lot. But if I were you I would stop worrying about me and my sanity and worry about getting the hell out of here because that car is going to explode. A look of fear and shock takes shape on Aces faces as Thantos wave’s goodbye and pulls away as the scene fades to black.

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.::Erasing You're Belief::.

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The scene fades in at an XHCW house show one day removed from Chris Thantos’s first match back with the company since his arm injury which forced him out of action for the better part of 6 months. As the camera pans the crowd the lights suddenly fade to black as “Releasing the demons” kicks up. The fans turn their attention to the entrance ramp jumping to their feat drowning out the music with their cheers as Thantos makes his way through the curtain. Dressed in a black suit with a blue button down and shades Thantos pauses atop the ramp before making his trade mark X overhead by crossing his forearms then begins to make his way down the ramp. Once at ringside Thantos makes his way up the ring steps before stepping between the middle and top rope. The lights return to normal and the music fades as Thantos is passed a mic by the ring announcer. Glancing around at the still cheering Thantos raises the mic to his lips.

Thantos ~

Some of you may think that I came out here tonight to gloat about my victory last night or maybe that I am out here to brag about how dominant I was in my return match? If you think that, … you’re wrong! There’s nothing to brag about! Jack or Jake … who gives a shit but neither one of those Jackyl brother had any business setting foot in a XHCW ring. Their both weak and a fucking slap in the face to every guy in the back that takes pride in the work they do for this company every week. For that reason, Jake or Jack or whichever it was that I humiliated and sent out of here on a stretcher was taught a lesion… a very painful one. Thantos reaches up with his mic free hand and removes his sunglasses as the camera zooms in to see his cold stare. Placing his glasses in his breast pocket Thantos continues.

Come ready to fight or don’t come at all! This isn’t the NIWF or some rinky dink company where just because you have a name somewhere on the Indy circuit you can walk in earning instant respect. That shit is earned around her boys. So now that school is out I hope that when, or more appropriately stated, “IF” You boys choose to return and I am not saying you will because like the fucking sign says “the very best work here” .. but if you do decide to grace us with your presence you boys have you’re your work cut out for you if you think your going to make a name for yourselves here.

Thantos pauses for a moment perhaps collecting his thoughts then without further hesitation he continues.

Thantos ~

And while I’m on the subject of people trying to make a name for them selves lets talk about Cid Black and Justin Payne. The fans begin to boo in unison but Thantos waves off their jeers. No don’t boo them boys because whether it’s their goal or not they will be two of the biggest names in this business in just a few days time. Not because of skill or due to victories over the two most dominant men in Professional Wrestling but because of what we are going to do to you. Ya see I have been in this business for 8 long years and every now and again someone like Cid Black comes along and thinks that a win over Chris Thantos will solidify his status as a force in wrestling.

And every time one of these young punks come along I am forced to slap them back down to reality and Cid Black will be no different. Make no mistake Cid … while you and Justin are the very best at jumping guys from behind I am the very best in that ring. Don’t believe me? Have doubts? Checkout out the fucking record books because while yes, I have been in this business a long time I have also dominated the entire time I’ve been working. I hear the jokes when I walk around backstage about how old I am. I hear the laughter but the fact is most of you bitches can only hope you accomplish what I have. While you dream about winning a world title here in the big time I look at my collection of shinny gold belts.

While you dream of winning a title … I have held up to 5 at one time. I’m not breaking down my resume to impress you Cid, but rather to prepare you. If you walk into this match thinking your taking on some over the hill has been you’ll be carried out of that ring. Now I’ll be the first to admit that I am far from unbeatable … it’s happened a few times in the last 8 years but if you take a look at the men who beat me I think you will see that they are the very best here in the XHCW and the UHWF. Nick Kelly, Thomas Montgomery, although his win came while I had a torn muscle in my arm a win is a win and I wont take that away from him but other than that in the last two years that is the list of men that scored a ligament victory over me. I could go back and mention the 2 or 3 others from the past eight years but why talk about men you know nothing about because honestly you can say that you are the same caliber wrestler as Nick and Thomas ….

But let’s face facts … you’d be lying to yourself. You can’t back it up not in the record books and not in the ring. Now don’t get me wrong, I think your one hell of a talent. Maybe one day you will be a World Champion but right now, today … come Monday night you’re just another kid trying to make a name for himself. There’s nothing wrong with that and that’s why I asked for this match. Not because of the attacks and not because you have been running off at the mouth. I mean if I was looking for revenge …. Jay Swift would be the one about to have his ass handed to him. No with you it’s different … I asked for this match because I think you believe in your heart that you have what it takes to beat me?! Call it false confidence, pride … call it what you will but I have beaten better than you injured, high, drunk … But believe me boy, come Monday night all that belief is going to fade to black reality is going to sink in within minutes. So when I hit my Onward~Downward and your eyes slowly close as the ref counts three. Don’t take it personal, Just get use to it.

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.::Who Has More To Lose?::.

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The scene fades back in just as Thantos makes his way back stage after cutting his in ring promo regarding his match with Cid this Monday night at Genocide. As Thantos passes catering a couple girls wave and as Thantos returns the gesture both girls blush as smiles take shape on their beautiful young faces. Thantos grabs a bottle of water from then makes his way down the long corridor leading to the locker room area. Off in the distance just past the BloodBath dressing room Ace Bradley can be seen heading toward Thantos. Ace waves motions for Chris to hold up. Ignoring Ace as if he didn’t notice Ace’s request Chris reaches for the door knob just as Ace picks up the pace and begins to speak.

Ace ~

Hey Chris, hold up a minute I’d like to talk with you about your match next week with Cid Black. I’m confused as to why you would request a match with such a strong up and comer with the Tag Team tournament just a week away?

Thantos turns the handle opening the door just as crack then lowers his head and exhales showing his frustration. Thantos pauses for a moment obviously trying to decide if he wants to answer the questions directed at him or, if he should just enter his locker room and tell Ace to go fuck himself. After what couldn’t have been more than a few second but probably felt like minutes to Ace whom was now standing just behind Chris he decides to answer him.

Thantos ~

Ya know Ace I don’t expect that someone like you could understand why I do the things I do.

Ace ~

Looking confused Ace opens his mouth to speak then stutters a bit but finally finds his words. Wha wha …What do you mean? Someone like me, are you trying to imply that I am … Before he can finish Thantos cuts him off


Thantos ~

Yes Jackass, someone like you. You know a guy that has never competed in the ring. You may think you understand wrestling because you interview wrestlers but the fact is you have no idea what it’s like to step in the ring and compete. That’s why we are here … to compete. Just because the tournament is about to begin and Nick and I have a lot to lose should a lesser team defeat us doesn’t mean that we take the week off. On the contrary, I am looking at this match as a great tune up match to get me back into the swing of things. You may not realize it but I have not had a match since October.

Turn his head to the side just a bit taking in what Thantos is saying Ace opens his mouth to speak but is once again cut off.

Thantos ~

Yes you dim witted bitch October but I know what your thinking. I just had a match on Monday night. Again, your lack of understanding for the business is showing because if you call that a match then you really are as dumb as you look. Just because I made some pussy that had no business even being in the ring with me cry like a baby does mean anything. That guy was a fucking chump, his brother is a chump and that is the reason they are laying in some hospital bed prayer to the good lord above that they will be able to wrestle again. Cid Black may run his mouth, and he may think he is better than he really is but he is far from a chump. It was only two weeks ago that he damn near took Jay Swifts Extreme title.

This time Ace cuts Thantos off which obviously aggravates the Hall of famer causing him to cross his arms and stare a hole through Ace.

Ace ~

He may have had a good match with Swfit but he never came close to winning. The fact is he lost. He lost to a man that most in the company feel is largely over rated. He is a mid carder at best and he handed Cid his ass.

Thantos nods not so much in agreement but more so humoring Ace before giving his retort.

Thantos ~

That’s your opinion and your welcome to it but again I remind you that it’s easy for someone like you to judge having never stepped in a ring to compete. Now I’ll admit Jay Swift is far from world champion material and your right he is mid card at best but that doesn’t mean that Cid is and that is why I asked for this match. Ya see there is no doubt in anyone other than Cid’s mind that I am going to punish him come Monday night and in doing so we are going to find out exactly what Cid is made of. His loss to Swift didn’t him!, No … I think it motivated him. I think he knows in his heart that he loss to a lesser man and that pisses him off. I his loss to Swift woke his ass up and that is the reason he and Justin Payne decided to attack me and Nick.

Because you don’t become the best in the business by working with people like Jay Swift, or Nick Leone. You become the best by taking on the best, You become the best by stepping up your game and getting out of your comfort zone and that is just what he decided to do. A look of surprise takes shake on the face of Ace as if he can’t believe what he is hearing.

Ace ~

Are you actually giving Cid credit for attacking you and Nick from behind? Thantos shrugs as if to say, “What if I am?” That is very out of character for you. I don’t think I have ever heard you talk about one of your opponents like this before. I mean hell … if you watched Cid’s promo the other night you would know that he has no respect for you what so ever. I mean he was cracking joke after joke about how your old and how you have a stick up your ass. Bradley chuckles a bit losing his composure however the ice cold stare of Thantos help him quickly regain it. Sorry, but he even said that every time he hits you little cloud of dust are going to fly.

Thantos chuckles a bit himself as if picturing it in his.

Thantos ~

That’s fine … that bitch can keep cracking jokes because if he doesn’t respect me now, he will when I drive his face into the mat with my Onward~Downward … The most devastating move in sports entertainment. The fact is his lack of respect and all the jokes in the world won’t change the fact that he has more to lose in this match than I do.

Ace ~

How do you figure? You’re a legend, an Icon .. a multi time world champion and a hall of famer. He’s been here since January and his biggest accomplishment is the Tv title.

Thantos ~

And that my friend is why he has more to lose than I do. He has already told and showed the world that he has no respect for me. He has told the world that I am old which basically translates to past my prime. I have already accomplished everything I could have ever dreamed and more. So if he beats me then he has beat according to him an over the hill has been which wont increase his status one bit. People believe what they hear and they know how dominant I was before I was side lined in October with my injury. They know that if Cid and I were to have met then that his ass would have been dead as fried chicken. So if he beats me people will believe what he has been saying. That I am done in this business and my best years are behind me. But if …. When I beat him then he just lost to a over the hill has been and who is going to take him serious then? That boy will be reduced to chasing Sothern Mic for the Tv title for the rest of his time here in the XHCW. You picking up what I’m throwing down?

Ace ~

Yeah, yeah I think I do. But, do you really think your over the hill?

Thantos shakes his head in disbelief before giving Ace a little slap on the back.

Thantos ~

Man … you really are stupid. I’d explain it to you but I just don’t think your going to get it.

Thantos turns and opens the door to his locker room and begins to enter leaving Ace in the hall standing alone and just before the door closes Ace can be heard saying. ” What’d I say? Chris? What did I say? His questions seem to fall on deaf ears as rather than answering Chris closes the door. Once inside Chris makes his way over to the mini bar and pours himself a glass of Johnny Walker Blue label on the rocks. He swirls the Scotch around in the glass sniffing the contents of the glass before taking a sip. As he swallows a smile takes shape on his face.

Thantos ~

Nothing like a good Scotch to finish off the day.

Thantos makes his way over to the table in the middle of the room where his cell phone keys and other assorted items can be seen. Chris picks up his phone to check for missed calls just as the locker room door opens. Chris turns his attention from the phone to the door almost immediately half expecting to see a dumb founded Ace Bradley standing there still trying to figure out why Chris called him stupid. Instead the camera zooms in to see fellow BloodBath Member Nick Kelly walking toward Chris with a duffle bag in hand.

Chris ~

Hey bro, where the hell have you been?

Nick drops his bag as he too makes his way over to the mini bar but instead of having Scotch he cracks open a beer and takes a sip.

Nick ~

Busy winning Money In the Bank Ladder matches in the UHWF. But ummm .. can you tell me why Ace Bradley is standing outside out locker room asking everyone that passes if they think he is stupid?

Thantos ~
Thantos chuckles a bit as he responds. It’s a long story man and trust me it’s not worth hearing. So you won Money in the bank huh? Not that you really need it. You can get a shot at the world title any time you want it.

Nick ~

Yeah well, I’d never won one before so we can add that to the list of things I have accomplished in the business.

Chris ~

Man you really are an egotistical mother fucker.

Nick ~

And you not? Thantos smiles which answers the question without saying a word. Exactly bitch … so you ready for Monday night? How’s the arm? You didn’t hurt it in that grueling match you had at the pay per view did you?

Thantos ~

Thantos laughs again sensing the sarcasm in Nicks voice. The arm is just fine. I am more than ready for Monday night. If I wasn’t I wouldn’t have asked Greg to book the mach. Don’t worry about me, you better worry about yourself brother. People are starting to talk about you bro. Their questioning your desire to compete. Sure you won Money in the Bank and you crushed Leone but lets face facts man … You haven’t exactly been giving it your all and Justin Payne is looking to take full advantage of that.

Nick ~

Nick looks Chris up and down with a questioning look etched on his face. What the fuck is that suppose to mean? Are you saying I’m not ready to go?

Thantos ~

I’m not saying anything man .. I’m asking you. Do you need to take some time off. I mean I understand if you do … fuck, we all get burned out but you need to tell me now. We have this tournament coming up and we need to win that shit. This Monday night I am taking on Cid Black and you have Justin Payne … we may se those fuckers again in the tournament and we don’t need to walk into that thing having just lost to them.

Nick takes another sip of his beer then sets the can down on the bar and makes his way over to where Thantos is standing.

Nick ~

Look at me … take a good long look. I am Nick Kelly, the most dominant wrestler in the history of the XHCW. You know it, I know and everyone else knows it. If you ever question my drive, my desire or my ability to win a mach again you and I are going to have a serious fucking problem. You may be my brother but I will knock you the fuck out. I’ll admit that I’ve been a bit pre-occupied lately but that has nothing to do with my desire to break heads and win back our tag team titles. You worry about Cid and I will worry about Justin Payne.

Thantos smiles knowing that he got under Nicks skin a bit but in doing so he made Nick realize that he had been taking his matches in the XHCW light over the past several weeks.

Thantos ~

That’s all you had to say man. This week we destroy “Black Listed” or what ever the fuck their calling themselves this week and next week our journey back to the top of the tag team division begins.

Nick ~

You damn right .. so now that we have that straight how about you explain to me why the walking calamity is outside out door.

Thantos smiles and begins to break down the conversation he had with Ace as the scene fades to black.

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.::The time for Talk is Over!::.

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The scene fades in with Chris Thantos sitting backstage in catering with Nick Kelly watching the monitor just as Cid Black hits the ring. Thantos watches on as Cid raises his mic and begins to run down Thantos just as he has done all week. Chris rolls his eyes as Cid follows up with more jokes about his age then lowers the volume indicating his loss of interest in the promo before turning to face Nick who’s can be seen sitting opposite of him just as he takes a bite of what looks to be a turkey club.

Thantos ~

You know, when he first said it I thought it was a little funny. Hearing it in his second promo I smirked a bit but now that he has cut 4 promo’s basically saying the same exact thing I have to say that Cid, although talented in the ring needs to work on his mic skills. I mean how in the hell does this guy think that people still find him entertaining.

Kelly ~

Maybe he doesn’t realize that his little comedy skit is lacking one key element … The comedy. I’ll admit when he said you’d see little clouds of dust with every punch I’ll admit I laughed … hell I damn near fell of my chair but since then … He’s been pretty anticlimactic. The equivalent of a Southern Mix vs Jack Jeckyl match. No substance, no show. And damn sure no excitement!

Thantos ~

Talk about hypocritical, he says I’m as boring as nascar ? Look at the fans, there damn near asleep. I hate to think of what these poor fans would have to go through if he had a lesser opponent. Thantos shakes his head showing his disapproval as Nick takes another bite of his sandwich. But enough about that guy, he’ll get his later tonight when we step in the ring.

Thantos falls silent for a moment looking at Nick with a questioning expression etched on his face. The look in Chris’s eyes gives away the questions running through his mind. As Nick finishes his sandwich showing little to no interest in what’s going on between Chris and Cid he glances up and notices Chris looking at him.

Nick ~

Sounding a bit defensive What the fuck are you looking at me like that for?

Thantos runs his fingers through his hair and exhales giving a clear indication that this conversation is about to go where Nick told him not to take it ever again.

Thantos ~

Everything ok with you man? Nick looks up at Chris looking a bit puzzled by the question. Don’t look at me like that bro. Something is definitely going on with you. It’s not like you to skip your weekly promo’s. Justin has been running his mouth all week and you haven’t said a word. I know you told me yesterday that you were ready t go but man … I gotta wonder and with this tag team tournament coming up you need to either come back down to earth and get your head back in the game or let me know that this isn’t what you want to do.

Nick stands up and turns to walk away but then hesitates and turns back to Chris placing his palms flat on the table look Chris dead in the eyes.

Nick ~

I told you … I am ready to go. I’ve just been busy in the UHWF. Come match time I’ll be ready. When have you ever known me not to be ready? Thantos shrugs nodding in agreement. Exactly … I’ll make up my promo time and as for the Tag Team Tournament … You know as well as I do that no team on this roster deserves the tag team titles as much as we do. The titles we never lost will be coming back home where they belong and there ain’t a damn thing anyone can do about it.

Nick turns to walk away once again as they both fall silent and just as it appears there may be some issues between the members of BloodBath when Cid Black can be heard saying, ” Then bam, in one shot your old wrinkly fat body will be on the ground twitching and when that happens. In the back of your mind you will be saying to yourself. “Why god Why, Why did I choose this match with Cid. He is smarter, faster, stronger, and most of all better looking then I. Why did I tell Greg to book this match?” Nick stops in his tracks once again as Thantos gets to his feet.

Thantos ~

The time for talk is over … It’s time I show this punk bitch mother fucker why I was dubbed “Pro Wrestling’s Original Loose Cannon.” He can’t even cut a decent promo and he’s out here acting like I’m fucking Moses because I have everything he is lacking due to my experience. … I’m going to make this boy regret everything he’s said about me this week for the rest of his short ass career.

Knowing that Chris is heading to the ring Nick makes his way over to Chris.

Nick ~

Go handle your business .. I’ll keep an eye out for Justin. If he even breaths in the direction of that ring I’ll knock his ass out.

Without saying another word Thantos makes his way toward the entrance to the ring ramp and the scene fades to black.

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.:: A pile of ruble::.

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The scene fades in with Chris Thantos walking the crowded streets of Downtown Pittsburgh, from the look on his face it would seem that all is right with the multi time world champion. As he continues on a beautiful blond catches his eye as she passes and he smiles after giving her a ink. She returns the smile and as he passes she turns back to look at him in hopes of him returning the favor. However her smile fades as he continues on without giving her another thought. Chris passes the US Steel building and makes his way toward the Mellon area the site of game 1 of the playoff for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators. He makes his way up the steps toward the area entrance and once he reaches the top step Chris takes a seat and the camera pans taking in the city. Off in the distance the what’s left of St Michaels hospital can be seen lying in a heap of rubble as just last week it was imploded as it will be the site of the new arena. The camera once again fixes in on Thantos who’s facial expression has now changed to that of a man in deep thought.

Thantos ~

In one weeks time The team of Nick Kelly and Chris Thantos better known together as BloodBath will once again step in the ring to defend what is rightfully our … The XHCW World Tag Team titles. How is it you ask that I feel these titles are rightfully ours? Simple, no other team has ever been able to defeat us. Be it a title match or not all that have apposed us have ended up like St Michaels … reduced to a pile of ruble. And it is that fact that makes me wonder why on gods green earth would Greg Anthony risk the welfare and reputation of two of his biggest prospects by putting them in the ring with us.

A smile takes shape as Chris continues. You see Tejada and Nic Leone although top stars in their own right are no match for the undisputed kings of Tag Team Wrestling. Hell it was just a few short years back that I remember a young pimple faced Nic Leone walking into the NIWF for the very first time and due to the lack of talent there which seems to be a constant he quickly found himself a champion, Unfortunately for him that just so happened to be the same time that Nick Kelly made his debut and Chris Thantos made his return. Thantos closes his eyes and smiles as if the memories of those days were passing through his minds so vivid as if it were only yesterday.

Thantos ~

Of course Leone’s rein, like every other champion in the company’s reins was cut short because Nick and I began collecting titles like children collect football cards until all the title in the company belonged to us. Split right down the middle Nick and I held every title in the company which led to the epic and still talked about feud of Nick Kelly and Pro Wrestling’s “Original Loose Cannon” Chris Thantos. Two draws and a Nick Kelly win he held every title the NIWF had to offer … a feat that wouldn’t be repeated until I did the same in the UHWF one year later. Thantos pulls a cigarette from his pack and lights it exhaling the toxic smoke staring off in the distance. So what relevance does this have when it pertains to the tag team tournament? I don’t know, maybe the fact that Nick and I have been enemies, friends, brothers and partners longer than most of you so called tag teams have been in wrestling.

And that my friends are where BllodBath not only has the advantage but will excel. Most of the teams in this tournament are nothing more than two guys thrown together with the hopes at winning a title. But to Nick and I this is about more than titles. Sure we love holding onto our Tag straps … but unlike most champions these titles don’t make us, we make these titles. We have made them important not just here but in the NIWF and the UHWF as well. Nick and I are everything that is right with tag team wrestling while thrown together team like Leone and Tejada is everything that is wrong.

Sure, one on one Nic and Tejada are a force to take seriously but just because they teamed up with Kash and Reaper to start yet another stable doesn’t mean they can stand toe to toe with a great tag team. Tag Team wrestling is an art, a lost art but an art none the less and most of the teams in this so called tournament don’t get that. I mean lets look at these thrown together teams … We have the Untouchable …. Andrew holier than though king and his partner Grant Discharge, who was a last minute stand in when Extreme Machine Decide that he didn’t have what it takes to step in the ring with the big boys, Trax and Jay “I lost my motivation” Swift! Honestly I feel bad for Trax, he has real talent and instead of picking a real partner he chose a loud mouth whining bitch. And who can forget about Boxer and Fred X … or should I say missing X as boxer has been forced to find a stand in while Fred takes some personal time to marry some guy he met over the internet. Do you see the same pattern forming as I do? None of these are established tag teams. None of these men care about the tag straps ….

They just saw a tournament for gold and through their names in the hat. It’s kind of sad if you really think about it. Some people in this company are so desperate for gold that they signed up for a tournament they in their heart of hearts know they have no chance in winning. Thantos takes one last pull on his cigarette then flicks it in the street. There is one team other than BloodBath though that I have to say poses a threat to BloodBath, a small threat, but a threat none the less and that would be the team of Unoriginal X … Cid Black and Justin Payne. The two men are in it to win it no doubt about it. I only regret that we ended up in the same bracket because I would have loved to have had the opportunity to meet them in the finals because that match my friends would put asses in seats.

I mean let’s face it, no one gives a fuck about the return of people like Kash, or Tejada. No one cares that Southern Mix and Dean James are taking on Fred X and Boxer … All these stable that are popping up will be nothing but an after thought when Nick and I run through you like a hot knife through butter. Because all that matter is BoodBath, and our domination in rout of reclaiming the titles we never lost. And that is just what we plan to do … just like that pile of ruble over there. Thantos points off in the distance at what use to be St Michaels.

We will leave each team that steps in the ring with us lying in a pile ruble. Call us stand in champions, say that we were handed the tag team titles on a technicality. Bitch and complain all you want but that won’t change the fact that they were called the BloodBath for a reason. So remember my words when all of you singles wrestlers looking for a title end up laying in the middle of the ring counting lights be it at the hands of my Onward~Downard or Nick’s Natural Causes. There is only one true tag team in the XHCW worthy of those belts. Don’t take it personal, just get use to it!

Thantos sits in silence for a moment watching the people walk the busy streets as the scene fades to black.

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.::An Alliance of sorts is formed::.

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The scene fades in with Chris Thantos walking what appear to be the empty corridors of the XHCW corporate offices. As he rounds the corner heading in the direction of the company gym giggling and snickering can be heard coming from Greg Anthony’s office through the closed door. With his interest peaked Chris makes his way toward the door thinking it odd that a rich CEO would be laughing like a 14 year old school girl. Slowly he opens the door to see Cid Black sharpie in hand drawing on what appears to be the old XHCW US title which never really caught on with the fans. Shaking his head attempting to hold back his laughter as Cid continues to mark up the title like a mad scientist Thantos quietly closes the door. As he makes his way back toward the gym he gives in to the urge to laugh.

Thantos ~

Man that kid is one hell of a wrestler but he has got to be fucked in the head. Thantos shakes his head and just as he is about t round the corner someone calls out his name.

Cid ~

Hey Thantos … Thantos stops in his tracks but doesn’t turn around as the all but familiar voice of Cid Black echo’s in his ears. The smile fades as Thantos is uncertain as too Cid’s intentions. Father Time hold up a second I want to show you something.

Thantos exhales not quite frustrated but still inconvenienced as he turns on his heel and makes his way toward Cid.

Thantos ~

What is it Black … Any hint of laughter has now faded and has been replaced by a look of pure distain and distrust. Thantos makes his way over to Cid and is mere feet from his when he stops.

Cid ~

Calm down old timer … you might have a seizer, a heart attack or who knows something worse.

Thantos ~

You know funny man … you would think that after this past Monday night you would stop with all the jokes. I mean I was just moments away from putting your ass down before that flunky tag team partner of yours came in and saved your ass.

Cid ~

You may see it that way but the way I see it I had you right where I canted you.

Thantos rolls his eyes but can’t help but admire Cid’s delusion.

Thantos ~

Right where you wanted me huh … You were flat on your back, helpless and defenseless …

Cir ~

Like I said, “I had you right where I wanted you.

Thantos laughs but quickly regains his composure.

Thantos ~

What ever dude … you just keep thinking that .. Anyway what do want.

Cid flops the title belt he was marking up just moment before in the face of Thantos who can’t help but to smile at the ridiculous looking belt as the camera zooms in for a better look.

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Thantos ~

What the fuck is that? … Belt of Cid? You have got to be shitting me?!

Cid ~

I would never shit you Chris … You’re my favorite turd! This time it is Cid that begins to laugh but the look on Thantos’s face brings the laughter to a halt. I figured that since the bookers here give all the title shots to their buddys I would make a title of my own.

Thantos ~

Maybe if you won some matches you would get a title match … I seem to remember you getting your ass handed to you a few weeks back by Jay Swift …

Cid ~

Yeah, well once we finish off King and the human STD it will be you and that fagot ass partner of yours getting your asses handed to you. That is if you can get passed Leone and Tajada. Ya see you and Nick may have the experience as a tag team but what you don’t have is the numbers. Unlike BloodBath the rest of u have people watching out backs … and you know that Rev X and some of the other stables aren’t afraid to use those numbers to take out the competition. If I were you I would watch your back … who known’s … maybe you wont even make it to your match this weekend.

Thantos ponders Cids words for a moment knowing full well that Cid and Justin have jumped him from behind many times before … even costing him a win this past Monday night at Genocide.

Thantos ~

You’re right Cid … The pussy ass stables in the XHCW do have the numbers but Rev X isn’t one of them. A confused look replaces the smile on Cid’s face as Thantos continues. I can see the smoke pouring from your ears so let me break it down for you. You and Justin think you have Extreme Machine around to do your bidding but I promise you … I know something about that boy that will keep him from interfering in BloodBath Business.

Cid ~

What the fuck are you talking about man …. Hunter is Rev X for life baby …

Thantos ~
Maybe so … but I can guarantee that after I have a little chat with him he won’t be interfering with BloodBath anytime soon. But I’ve wasted enough time talking with you. I have real business to attend to so if you’ll excuse me ….

Thantos turns and heads toward the entrance of the gym leaving Cid looking baffled

Cid ~

Trust me Chris … whatever you have on Hunter it wont keep him from backing up his brothers … You hear me Chris … Thantos doesn’t respond or look back rather he enters the XHCW gym and closes the door behind him.

Thantos ~

Thantos removes his shirt revealing his well sculpted body covered in tattoo’s and takes a seat on a bench and begins to ponder Cid’s words …

Thantos ~

Cid may be a complete retard but he has a point. With Tejada and Leone now teamed up with Kash and Reaper we do have to worry about the numbers game. I mean Tejada and Leone alone is no easy feet but if Reaper or Kash get in a lucky hit from behind it could be over for Nick and I and that is just not an option. The tag team titles were built around BloodBath and I’ll be damned if we are going to lose them to the likes of The Brand of Un-original X. Chris pulls his cell phone from his pocket and dial the number of his Tag Team partner and friend Nick Kelly. A few moments pass without a peep out of Thantos. Nick it’s Chris … You need to hit me back man we might have a problem. Nothing we can’t deal with but something we need to prepare ourselves for. Oh and by the way … I scheduled you some promo time for this afternoon so do me a favor and show up this time ….

Chris closes his flip phone then sets it on the bench next to him when suddenly the door to the gym opens and Thantos turns his attention to the door half expecting Cid Black and Justin Payne and another one of their sneak attacks but instead the camera zooms in to see XHCW World Champion Trax walking through the doorway with his shinny gold belt evenly placed on his left shoulder. The two men eyeball one another but both quickly realize that other than being in the tournament their collective paths have never crossed.

Thantos ~

What’s up champ …

Trax ~

Same old … you?

Thantos ~

Just about to start my work out, I ran into Cid Black in the hall and he held me up so I am going to have to cut this one short,

Trax ~

Yeah saw him too … you see his new toy?

Thantos ~

Of you’re referring to that ridiculous title he is carrying around then yes …. I saw it. The kid is out of his fucking mind and Greg is going to hammer his ass to the wall when he finds out he was in his office.

Trax ~

Yeah he was giving a line of shit about his title being the most prestigious title in all of the XHCW and how this tag tournament comes down to a numbers game.

Thantos ~

Sounds about right but if you think about it man the retard has a point. I mean you and Swift are taking on Reaper and Kash while Nick and I have Tejada and Leone. If those boys wanted to they could make getting through the first round a little tough for our teams. I mean look at what they did to you on Monday night …

Trax ~

Rubbing the back of his head. You know when Cid was running off at the mouth I didn’t contemplate the fact that the Brand has 4 members and I wouldn’t put it past them to interfere in each others matches to get to the finals ensuring that one of their teams walks away with the Tag Straps.

Thantos ~

That and what if Un-Original X and The Brand made a pact to take us out. I mean if you think about it we have to be the odds on favorites to win this thing. A BloodBath Profit Posse final isn’t out of the question and you know The Brand is going to want to make an impact.

Both men sit in silence thinking about what one another have said when suddenly as if a light bulb went off in both their heads they both begin to speak cutting one another off. They attempt to speak again but again cutting each other off when Trax finally gives Thantos the go ahead to finish what he was trying to say.

Thantos ~

What if our teams make an Alliance of sorts just for the tournament.

Trax ~

Finishing Thantos’s thought for him To ensure that neither of us get screwed?

Thantos ~

Exactly …

Trax ~

Sounds like plan but I have to run it by Swift … I mean the two of you aren’t exactly the best of friends and I am sure Nick will want a say in this as well.

Thantos ~

You have a point, I can put the ass kicking I have planned for Swift on hold until the finals if he can stop running off at the mouth.

Trax ~

I’ll handle him, you talk to Nick ..

Thantos ~

I’ll get back to you on that … Nick can be stubborn at times but this makes complete sense. Thantos picks up his cell phone and puts it back in his pocket and makes his way toward the locker room which is just behind where Trax is standing and just as he is about to pass him Thantos stops. If our partners do agree to this little alliance make no mistake that it will only be for this tournament. Thantos looks down at Trax’s World title motioning to it. Ya see you have something that I have never had a shot at and when this is over I’m coming for it.

Trax looks down at his world title then back up at Thantos as a smile takes shape on his face.

Trax ~

I’ll be looking forward to it.

With that said Thantos enters the locker room to change as the scene fades to black.

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.::It’s just that Simple::.

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The scene fades in with two developmental wrestlers going toe to toe in the ring at an XHCW house show. The camera pans in just as the wrestler in the bright yellow boots nails his foe with swinging DDT. With his opponent down he hooks his leg for the cover and the ref counts to 3 giving the relatively unknown wrestler a win. The ref checks on the fallen wrestler while the other celebrates while the fans give him a less than stellar response. Suddenly the lights in the arena fade to black then to a strobe effect red as Releasing the Demons by “GodSmack” plays through the house sound system. The fans reaction quickly changes as they look toward the entrance awaiting their favorite super star.

The camera pans back to the ring as the referee also turns his attention away from the fallen wrestler as he too looks up the entrance ramp. The lights return to normal but the music continues to play and the fans feeling they have been duped begin to boo showing their dissatisfaction. The no name in the bright yellow boots who had stopped celebrating when the music of Pro Wrestling “Original Loose Cannon” began to play climbs the turn buckle to the second rope and once again begins to celebrate. His celebration is short lived though as Chris Thantos jumps the security rail having come through the crowd and rolls under the bottom rope. He drops his Tag Team title belt on the mat then sets his sights on the wrestler still celebrating.

The ref immediately bails from the ring but the rookie unaware of Thantos’s presence climbs down from the second rope and just as he turns around Thantos catches him flush on the chin with a devastating super kick sending the young rookie to the mat clutching his face in pain.
Thantos smiles his trade mark devious smile then turns his attention to the wrestler that lost the match who just so happens to be coming around and has started to get to his feet. Thantos reaches out and pulls him to his feet by his right arm giving the indication that he was here to help the fallen man. However his real intentions are quickly revealed as he spins the man and sends him into the far corner with an Irish whip.

The young wrestler collides back first with the corner and Thantos rushes across the ring and drills him with a shinning wizard. The kids crumbles to the mat in a sitting position with his back against the corner and Thantos pulls him to his feet by his hair then lifts him to the tope rope where the half conscious wrestler sits in a daze. Thantos climbs the ropes and clutches the man’s head under his left arm then grabs his tights with his right hand and drives the man’s head into the mat with an implant DDT from the top rope. Thantos makes it back to his feet and looks around the ring at the carnage before making his way over to the far ropes and requests a mic from the ring announcer as his music fades away..

Thantos ~

Thantos makes his way over to now unconscious wrestler who just suffered the top rope implant DDT better known as a move used by Chris’s late cousin Satist as “Final Destination!” Chris leans down as he raises the mic to his lips. Welcome to Xtreme Hardcore Championship Wrestling! Chris raises back up the smile on his face still intact. [color=silver= I think someone had better send out some medical attention for these boys … [/color] The fans fall silent not quite sure how to feel about the situation as Chris continues. You may be wondering why I came out to house show in the middle of bum fucked Egypt to attack two local nobodies when I have such an important match this coming Monday Night at Genocide … The answer is simple! These two boys are about to be called up to the main roster and we all know what happens when the fucking new guys show up.

They look at the roster and find out who is the biggest star in the company and out of pure stupidity or perhaps ignorance they begin to run their mouths. Then I have two more nobodies who have never accomplished a fucking thing running around talking about how I’m old and washed up … So I figured why not come out here and put a halt t the bull shit before it even begins. Sure my timing may not have been the best considering they just wrestled a grueling match but I think I got my point across. When these boys make their way to Chicago their going to look at the roster … see Chris Thantos sitting at the top and know that they had better challenge someone else because fucking with Chris Thantos can be a hazard to your health. Chris stops talking as the medics rush to the ring in an attempt to check the status of the two rookies Thantos laid to waste moments before but Thantos stops them from entering the ring. Instead he rolls both men out of the ring sending them crashing to the concrete floor below. Both medics look up at Chris with a look of disgust for adding insult to injury. The medics quickly motion for assistance and help begins to make its way down the ramp but the camera zooms back in on Chris rather than staying with what is going happening on the floor but the medics and several of the support staff are yelling back and forth to one another with how to best get the two wrestlers to the back without causing further injury. Chris’s smile fades showing his frustration.

Thantos ~

I said, “ Someone had better get these boys some medical attention!” Not come down to the ring and interrupt me making all that god damn noise. Don’t you see me standing here with a mic, lights camera, ring … fuck me what an asshole … shut up … I don’t come to where you work and interrupts you while you’re fucking mowing. Do what you gotta do but do it quietly, this is my time …. And now that I have taken care of these two let’s get down to some real business. Thantos makes his way over and picks up his title belt and places it back on his left shoulder. In two days 7 teams will step into this very ring with delusions of grandeur … delusions that when this tournament they, not Bloodbath but they will be the new owners of the XHCW World Tag team titles! I understand it, I understand that their not going to come out here and tell you fans, “Well, we entered a tournament that we have no chance in hell at winning because the greatest Tag Team in the world has reformed and are re-focused on their tag team titles.” I don’t think anyone expects them to say that … but in reality, in the back of their minds they know it to be true.

Does anyone really believe for a second that teams like Andrew King and Grant Discharge threw their names in thinking they had a prayer at winning this thing? What about Sothern Mix and Dean James, or any of the 5 teams? Hell no, they signed up knowing that a BloodBath victory was inevitable. It’s not the titles they are after it’s the spot light, the money and the fame that comes with stepping into the ring with the two very best wrestlers in the world. All Natural Nick Kelly and The Original Loose Cannon Chris Thantos. Ya see not only do we sell out every arena we choose to grace with our presence but we also make people stars. A loss to BloodBath will get you more recognition than a win over someone like Jay Swift … Andrew King or any of the other guys in the back that believe their own hype. Some of you, hell most of you, would never get a chance to be in the main event if it weren’t for stepping in the ring with BloodBath.

So don’t let any of these men fool you, don’t embrace their illusions …. Because these titles are staying right where they belong and if Tejada’s Houdini act this week isn’t evidence enough then I don’t know what is. Tajada returned last week thinking that forming “The Brand” was going to take the wrestling world by storm. Instead people are laughing at him and the rest of his “Brand!” It’s hard to be taken serious when you disappear as soon as you learn that one half of your ground breaking faction is about to be taken behind the wood shed by Trax and Swift but when the other half, speaking of course of Nic Leone and Houdini Tajada is fed to a team as dominate as we are well I guess that just took away every bit of motivation you had. When your new faction becomes a second rate story and everyone from the boys in the back to the internet wrestling community are talking about how your new faction will be destroyed your first week together you might want to re-think the company you keep.

But hey, what do I know? I’m only a hall of fammer, a multiple time champion on every level and one half of your Tag Team champions. So come Monday night when the Brad is not only eliminated from the Tag Team Title tournament but disbanded due to having their asses handed to them think back to what I said here tonight. Shining up 4 nobodies and slapping a cool name on them doesn’t mean they are worthy of being in the ring with BloodBath … It’s just that simple … When all is said and done Kash can crawl back to his retirement chair regretting his anticlimactic return …Nic Leone can go back to feuding with nobodies attempting to climb a ladder to the top with no rungs, and Tajada can go back to that stone he’s hiding under. Don’t take it personal … Just get use to it.

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[shadow=red,left,300]The Way I See it; Gang War Fair Returns!

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Thantos ~

You see the banner, the name of the column and of course you all know the man behind the keyboard so what does this all mean? The return of ”The Way I See It”[/u][/i][/b] Well, the return to the way it is suppose to be. Greg Anthony wanted to copy something a certain company up North does and have me do some dumb ass live TV segment on a weekly basis. The problem is we are not in the segment business but rather the wrestling business. Every minute taken up by a talking segment is a minute taken away from what everyone pays to see … [/color]”Wrestling”[/u][/i][/b] So I went to our esteemed leader and requested that ”The Way I See It”[/u][/i][/b] return to its old format to which he agreed. Needless to say I am a happy man so let’s get down to business because when I say we are returning to our old format what I mean is covering everything affiliated with the XHCW. Injury’s, champions, new, rumors, affiliated companies and of course previews of the weeks action so lets get down to business.

”Rumors”

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Being the veteran that I am people entrust me with all kind of information on our brothers in the various locker rooms. From what I hear there is a good chance that a certain man who claims to be royalty is one wrong move away from being released from the XHCW. Word around the campfire is that Andrew King had a verbal disagreement with a member of the XHCW staff and as a result was almost fired. After which Andrew proceeded to insult everyone on the rosters intelligence by claiming that he is the greatest wrestler in the XHCW but that he is being held back. After that ridiculous claim Andrew went on to tear into his tag team partner saying that he was the weak link on the team. The problem was Grant Discharge wasn’t in the room to defend himself or his ability. Again this is just a rumor but I have heard talks of a Grant Discharge, Andrew King match should the team lose this week to Revolution X.

Another rumor being discussed by the boys in the back is that a senior member of the staff in the XHCW was seen exiting an”Alternative Life Style Bar!”[/u][/i][/b] Not that there is anything wrong with that. Who is this staff member? Well, I don’t really feel comfortable naming names as this could lead to a law suit should the staff member who we’ll call Bent Mudson …. Find out So we’ll be keeping Bent’s name a secret but just know if your in the locker room taking a piss and a staff member walks in and walks up to the stall next to you it might be a good idea not to undress with him in the room because as we all know queers like to take that thing you pee out of and put it in their mouths and from what I have heard bent is more than willing to do so.

Moving on we have some rumors out of the UHWF that current Title of Cid holder and creator Cid Black signed with the UHWF then resigned just a few days later because his contract stated that he was to be put on the same show with his stable mates Extreme Machine and Justin Payne. Instead Machine and Payne were placed on one show and Cid was placed on another. Word is Jackson Steele didn’t know of the request and one Tomas Montgomery was working on the situation but Cid Black gave them a four word response as he packed his things…”Fuck You I quit!”[/u][/i][/b] And that my friends was the beginning of the end of his UHWF career.

Another rumor out of the UHWF is that Jackson Steele is looking to add a 3rd brand to his company. It looks like he would need another 10 – 15 new wrestlers to do so but word is Jackson has opened his checkbook up and is willing to hire anyone with wrestling experience. I’ve also heard that Jackson is willing to give a 7 figure payday to none other than ”Pro Wrestling’s Original Loose Cannon!” to return to the UHWF for one more run at the World title.[/u][/i][/b] All I have to say about that is … the money is right, but it’s listed in the rumor section because I have not heard anything about it. Steele’s people have not contacted mine and until they do this is where this story will remain.

And closing out the rumor section we have some information on the newest indy fed to join the UwA … The company owned by none other than fellow professional wrestler Cid Black. The CwO. Word is that Cid is working night and day to get his company off the ground. Although not as big Cid has also opened his checkbook to the best wrestlers in the world. Now Cid may be great in the ring but in no time we will see just how good he is at running a wrestling company. Personally I feel competition is good and I wish Cid and his CwO nothing but the best.

”Gang War Fair!”

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Something is taking place right now that I have not seen in a long time. Something I miss, something the fans miss and something that has been missing in pro wrestling for a very long time and that my friends is, [/color] ”Gang War Fair!”[/u][/i][/b] Anyone standing on his own right now is in a heap of shit because the order of the day is stables and tag teams. Standing on your own is not only stupid, but not an option. We have The Brand, comprised of Reaper, Kash, Nic Leone and the man who I personally feel doesn’t belong in the group .. Caesar Teada. We have Profit Posse, Trax, The slumping Jay Swift, the AWOL Clemmens and Tomas Montgomery. The Ultimate Fighters, Fred X and Boxer, Revolution X, which I believe can be the future of the XHCW, Justin Payne, Cid Black and Extreme Machine who we will hear from later tonight.

What does all this mean? Some very interesting times here in the XHCW. Later this month at the PPV we will have 8 man elimination style matches. 4 men on each team and this ppv couldn’t come at a better time. However I do see one problem my friends and that problem is the work rate of certain members of these factions. Yes we have some great teams, yes each team has some of the best wrestlers in the world but they also have some of the laziest. I mean look at Tajada, he and his newly formed stable had an opportunity to really put themselves on the map this week having drawn myself and Nick Kelly as opponents in the first round of the tournament. But rather than utilizing all the promo time he had this week Tajada decided to take the week of and come in at the last minute looking to take to the press, like we give a fuck this late in the week, like the fans give a fuck this late in the week. You don’t sell tickets by waiting to the day before the match to promote the match. Nice job retard, you just cost us thousands of dollars in ticket sales.

While were at it lets talk about all the fucking new guys Greg Anthony is signing that continue to no show week in and week out. What the fuck are the criteria to get a developmental contract here in the XHCW? Breathing? I mean Jesus Christ … What the fuck is really going on. How about we do a better job of screening from now on?

Now this next guy is working but seems to be in a slump and is having trouble finding motivation after losing his Xtreme title this past week. I’m talking of none other than Jay Swift. How the fuck can this man not be motivated? He’s in the Tag Team tournament, he has a great partner and a hell of chance at being the next tag team champion but he’s not motivated? Here’s and Idea Jay … get a fucking heart you bitch ass trick or get the fuck out of my business. The fans should be motivation enough …

Now I could go on and on about the lazy bastards in the wrestling business today but what’s the point … everyone knows who they are, everyone knows that the guys running around claiming to be the best are the first to take their ball and go home when they get their ass handed to them by the guy that spends more time working on his game than in the locker room talking about how great he is … Sound familiar Andrew King? All you’ve done since I came back is talk about how great you are, so fuck you have ran a fucking thing but your mouth. Sure you’re the TV champ but as soon as the deck is stacked against you what do you do? Step up like a man and work twice as hard? Fuck no, that’s what a real man does … a mouth running mother fucker like you takes his ball and bounces. I’ll give you the same advice I gave two boys named Jackyl … come ready to fight or don’t come at all. So go find Jay Swift and follow him to the guy handing out heart because it’s obvious you’re in need of some as well.

Since this column isn’t about bashing my fellow wrestlers I’ll move on but some of that had to be said because there are men in these factions carrying the load. Just imagine how great things would be if the whole team was working just as hard. Want an example … take a look at Revolution X. Now granted their name isn’t very original but these three guys who I spoke with earlier in the week are the epitome of team. So the rest of you get your notebooks and take notes when you see these boys in the ring. Be it on the mic or in competition because they are everything that is right in Gang War Fair. ”The Way I See It”[/u][/i][/b] If there were a stable war right now ReV x would not only win, but they would dominate the rest of these factions. Not because there the best wrestlers, or the best at cutting promo’s but because they are the best at working as a team. Until the rest of you learn to work together you prepare to chalk up some losses. That you can take personal … but try not to get use to it because the fact is I know some of you could give Rev X a run for their money … so slap around your dead weight, or cut them mother fuckers loose before they bring all of you down. Of course that’s just my opinion, and you’re welcome to it.

Now on to something more positive I would like to congratulate our new Xtreme Champion, the man that finally took down Jay Swift … Boxer. Now I have to admit that when I first came back and saw Boxer working out in the ring prior to a show I wasn’t impressed. I thought his mic skills needed work along with his in ring skills but he has improved every week and now, he is a champion. What does that mean? It means he needs to step up his game to a whole new level because lets face it … he beat Jay Swift for the Extreme title …. Winning a title is one thing, defending it is another. What is Boxer going to do when he has to take on Reaper, or Trax … Nick Kelly or in a worst case scenario …. Chris Thantos? Does Boxer have what it takes to defend his title as easily as he won it? I think he will have plenty of chances to show us in the coming weeks and I wish you nothing but the best of luck.

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As of late the XHCW has been lucky enough to keep the injury bug at bay. How long we can keep that nasty sucker out of our locker room only time will tell but as of now no significant injuries have been reported; however a rookie seems to end up in the hospital on a weekly basis never to be heard from again.

”Monday Night Genocide Preview”

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It’s Monday so we all know what that means, Tag Team Tournament time! This week’s card is light in the singles area but I think that will be made up for with some great tag team action. It’s win or go home and 4 teams are going to leave the arena tonight wishing they had not entered this tournament. In singles action Extreme Machine will be taking on a guy who simple calls himself Gore …. Good Luck with that name son. Will EM continue his winning ways? Bank on it! There is also a 3 way dance on the card tonight but I forgot the names of the 3 guys in it which shows you how impressed I am with these boys. There will be a winner and a loser and that’s about it. The fans will get popcorn and soda and Greg Anthony will make some vending money while these three put the remaining crowd to sleep.

The CWO has yet to book their first card as they are waiting on talent. Keep recruiting and marketing guys and you’ll get there one day. As for the UHWF, I received a call back and it seems Jackson Steele is on vacation this week. What does that mean for ”The Way I See It?”[/u][/i][/b] Basically that I don’t have permission from them to cover their wrestlers, so until I get said permission I can’t review their shows. Tough shit for them as ”The Way I See It”[/u][/i][/b] brings in ratings ….

To wrap things up this week we have an interview with the members of Revolution X. If you want to be spotlighted in ”The Way I See It”[/u][/i][/b] here is a piece of advice for you. Send me your request then don’t know show … that pisses me off and I have to find last minute replacements.

”The Way I See It Spot Light”

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Justin Payne, Cid Black and Extreme Machine came into a little room with one of their rivals Chris Thantos. They all had on Black Revolution pants along with hats. Each one of them sat down in a chair across from Chris Thantos and the interview began.

How did the Revolution X come about?

Black: Yo, Justin you want to answer this question.

Payne: I suppose. I guess I will.

Extreme: Just answer the question.

Black: *Looks over at Extreme*. What crawled up your ass?

Extreme: Ah shut up.

Payne: Okay guys stop bitching. Anyways my old brittle friend, Me and Cid have been partners since we both entered the wrestling business. But when we joined this federation we wanted to change how a few things are looked at. So we decided that Revolution X would be a suited name for this situation. And so far we are doing our job and changed how people look at certain things.

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You guys have quite a work load being in three companies, including owning one. Are you worried about burning yourselves out?

Black: Shows how much he knows, I am in two.

Thantos: I was talking about the group as a whole retard!

Extreme: Well you are kind of in UHWF.

Black: Ha, the UHWF can suck my….

Payne: CID!

Extreme: I will answer your question Thantos. WE WILL NOT GET BURNT OUT! We are the Revolution X. Me and Payne control the UHWF, Cid and Payne control the CWO and the Revolution X controls the XHCW. Why would we be burnt out? Ask yourself that question.

Black: I wouldn’t put it that way…

Extreme: Ah shut up.

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Who do you respect the most in the company?

Black: I got this question!

Payne: I want to answer.

Black: You pussbag, you answered the first one I got this one.

Extreme: Just let Payne answer it.

Black: You guys suck ass.

Payne: Well we respect a lot of people in this federation. One is Greg. He was the one that hired off. Yes Cid might of fucked up his office, but we all have the so much respect for him.

Extreme: I agree with Payne.

Black: I don’t.

Payne: Why?

Black: Because he didn’t give me a belt. I had to this steal… I mean make this belt.

Payne: Well I think Greg will get his pay back on this.

Black: [COLOR=[YELLOW]Huh Uh, he is to slow. [/color]

Payne: Thantos just get to the next question.

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Who do you respect the least in the company?

Black:: Besides you? *Laughs*

Payne: Yeah does this count you?

Extreme: Well Thantos I agree with them but the one person I hate with a passion is Andrew King.

Black: Ha the gay cowboy!

Payne: Yeah Extreme, King goes by Gay Cowboy.

Extreme: Fine I hate the Gay Cowboy *Glances at Black and Payne* He called me out, saying I am not up to his caliber. But he is the one that is going to get his ass beat by the Revolution this week?

Black: Damn right! .

Extreme: Well duh!

Black: Well I hate Trent, but for reasons I do not wish to say.

Thantos: You hate the man but won’t say why?! Nothing like taking the easy way out! Lets move on.

If you had to pick a team other than Revolution X to win the tournament. Who would you pick to win?

Black: Ah Southern Mix's team!

Payne: Andrew King's team!

Extreme: You both know they are both going to be out of the tournament Monday night! .

Black: Damn it! I mean those are the team that are on fire!

Payne: I know Gawd!

Extreme: I think both you are confused. They suck ass.

Black: I mean come on, Thantos your teams sucks, Kash's team is like the goths of the federation. They won't win. You know what I pic Rev X!

Extreme: He said not us.

Black: No he didn't.

Extreme: Pretty sure he did.

Black: Lies.

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List your toughest opponents to date.

Black: This is simple... Thantos. Yes flattering I know but he put up the hardest battle. His brittle body actually put up a good fight.

Payne: Nick Kelly was mine.

Extreme: I have yet to have a challenge but I would agree with these two here. Nick Kelly and Thantos would be the toughest.

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You have an open forum to say anything you want to the wrestling world… So say what you want.

Black: I am outta here!

Payne: Yeah we are not getting paid for this.

Extreme: Poker anyone?

Black: Only if you don't go psycho and break our table again.

Extreme: I won't.

Black: That table cost me a lot of money.

Extreme: Sure it did.

Black: Piff. Screw you guys I am going.

Payne: Hum, don't know what is with him today, but I am up for poker.

Extreme: Alright lets go.

Payne: Before we go, Thantos your a old hag. REVOLUTION X FOR THE WIN!

*Extreme and Payne leave*


You know this was probably the toughest interview I have ever conducted. Not only did these three retards argue the entire time but they didn’t answer one question with anything remotely close to a serious answer. I guess that’s what happens when your original guest no shows and you have to roll with back up talent. That’s all the time we have here tonight … I mean I have a match to prepare for and I am out of things to write about. So until next time … Don’t eat yellow snow[/size]

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.::It all unfolds::.

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The scene fades in with Chris Thantos sitting alone in his locker room mere minutes after the main event for the next Genocide is announced. Thantos makes his way over to the bar an pours himself a drink, before taking a sip he takes in aroma emulating from the crystal Scotch glass swirling its contents counter clockwise. Looking calm and comfortable Thantos takes a seat with his glass still in hand and sits in silence for a moment closing his eyes perhaps reflecting on the events which took place earlier in the night or maybe just taking a much needed break. Which ever it was it didn’t last long because out of nowhere a knock at the door can be heard. Thantos opens his eyes looking perturbed but doesn’t acknowledge the knock but rather he sets down his glass. A second set of knocks can be heard moment later louder than the first and more annoying as well. Thantos exhales in frustration but still sits in silence perhaps hoping the un-invited guest will go away. After the third set of knocks Chris gets to his feat and makes his way over to the door. After unlocking he reaches for the handle and gives it a turn then slowly opens the door revealing an eager reporter Thantos recognizes from a local Wrestling magazine. The blank expression Thantos is wearing should have been warning enough but the young reporter couldn’t help but take advantage of the situation.

Reporter ~

Chris, I had to talk with you, is this a good time? Am I bothering you?

Chris looks the reporter up and down with a “are you retarded” look on his face before replying.

Thantos ~

As a matter of fact you are bothering me, as a matter of fact I don’t have the slightest idea how you got back here and as a matter of fact you should probably leave.

Reporter ~

Not sounding as eager as before. I’m sorry to have bothered you but I have to ask how it feel to have won the match tonight for BloodBath and if this victory officially brings you out of Nick Kelly’s Shadow.

A look of shock and disbelief takes shape on Thantos’s face then is quickly replaced by a look of pure hatred.

Thantos ~

What did you just say to me?

Reporter ~

What? Me, I asked how it felt ..

But before he could answer Thantos catches him with a left hook to the jaw sending the young reporter to his knees. He looks up at Thantos with a dazed look in eyes as Thantos grabs a hand full of his hair and begins to punish the young man face with right hand after right hand. Blood begins to pour from his nose and left eye but Thantos continues to wail away on him before releasing his hair allowing the man to fall flat on his back. Thantos knee’s down as the man loses consciousness and sends one last devastating right hand crashing into the mans face which echo’s down the hall. Thantos climbs back to his feet then spits on the man lying at his feet. That was a rhetorical question dick head. Thantos turns and walks back into his dressing room closing the door behind him.

Thantos ~

I can’t believe that mother fucker … Chris Thantos has never been in the shadow of anyone. I was in the main event long before I met Nick Kelly … I guess if he had done his home work he would have known that … Instead he is lying in the hall and tomorrow when he wakes up he is going to know, not think but know why I’m called, ”Pro Wrestling’s Original Loose Cannon!”[/i][/b]

With that said another knock is heard at the door. Knowing full well that the there is no way in hell the reporter regained consciousness already and even if he had would not be stupid enough to knock on his door again Thantos calls out for the second guest of the evening to enter. The camera pans to the door just as it opens and Revolution X member Extreme Machine enters. Before closing the door behind him he looks down at the severely beaten man but instead of helping the man he shrugs and makes his way over to where Chris is now sitting once again.

EM ~

What the fuck happened to the guy laying in the hall …

Thantos ~

Looking at Machine with a complacent look motioning for him to sit!
He made a mistake and forgot who he was talking too. A mistake I hope for your sake you don’t repeat.

Machine takes a seat with hesitation but all pleasantries that may have been exchanged before have been forgotten with Thantos’s last comments.

EM ~

Don’t threaten me mother fucker … I may be knew here but I’ll bust your ass if you talk to me like that again.

Thantos smiles showing no concern for his safety.

Thantos ~

Is that a fact …

EM ~

Still sounding confident but just barely. What do you want Chris … I have the biggest match of my career this week and I’m not about to get into a pissing contest with you.

Thantos ~

You do have an important match this week Machine … A number one contenders match, but you see I too have an important match, one with more on the line than just a title match but rather an opportunity for Bloodbath to prove just how dominant we are.

EM ~

Not liking where this conversation is going. And what exactly does your match have to do with me?

Thantos ~

Considering the fact that two of my opponents are friends of yours I would say a lot. Machine looks as if he is about to interrupt Thantos but isn’t given the chance. I know your confused and wondering why you’re here and I am sure you’re feeling a bit uncomfortable right now but your going to listen to what I have to say.

EM ~

Yeah … and why is that?

Thantos ~

Because if you don’t I am going to send your ass back to jail.
Machine opens his mouth to speak but isn’t able as shock sets in. Let it sink a bit before you open your mouth because you need to know that I am dead serious. You think it was an accident that you were released when all prior attempts had failed? And do you think it was an accident that you, a man with no prior wrestling experience ended up getting a 6 figure contract with one of the top companies in the world? No I was pulling strings from behind the curtain … I was the man financing you and I am the man that holds your freedom in my hands. Machine attempts once more to speak but still isn’t able. That’s ok Hunter, just nod if you understand what I am saying.

Machine nods and then as if that were the key to waking him from hypnosis Machine regains his composure.

EM ~

For the past month I have wondered who was behind my release and for the past month I wondered when this mystery man would reveal himself and what favors he would want. I have thought long and hard about what I would do when that man came calling and had decided that my freedom is worth any favor …. But now, I am not so sure. I mean if your asking me to turn on Cid and Justin … I don’t know … I mean ..

Thantos ~

I haven’t asked you to do anything yet. But rest assured my friend, if that is what I ask of you, that is exactly what you will do because like I said before, “I won’t hesitate to have you thrown back in the slammer.”

EM ~

What if I pay you, I mean you and Nick don’t need my help to win this tag team match. You guys are fucking legends for Christ sake. Everyone knows that you guys are the favorites to win this. You don’t need my help.

Thantos ~

Your right Hunter, we don’t need you to help us win this match. There isn’t a team in Wrestling today that can stand up to BloodBath. Certainly not Two stand up comedians like Black and Payne. Kash knows full well what happens when you cross BloodBath because if I recall correctly the last time he messed with Nick and I we electrocuted his ass in the middle of the ring.

EM ~

And Fred X and Boxer have nothing on you guys. So again, why do you need me? You said it yourself, you can take out Cid and Justin without me. Let me do something else for you.

Thantos ~

You’re starting to sound desperate Hunter and it isn’t flattering .. Machine balls up his fist ready to strike Thantos at any second but regains his composure. That’s right Hunter, don’t lose your bearing … because it will cost you everything. Take this, Thantos grabs a cell phone from the table next to him and tosses it to Machine who catches it and looks it over. You can’t call out on that phone and it will only receive calls from my personal cell phone. When that phone rings you answer it. You miss a call, it’s back to jail. You fail to do what I ask it’s back to jail. I’m not going to make your life difficult Hunter, I chose you for a reason. You do what I ask and you’re a free man … You fuck with me and I guarantee that you will be ass raped daily for the rest of your life.

Machine pockets the phone and gets up to leave but then hesitates checking to see if Thantos will object and when he doesn’t Machine makes his way to the door. Just as he reaches for the handle Chris regains his attention.

Thantos ~

There is just one other rule Hunter … You can’t tell your revolution X buddies what I ask you to do. No matter what it is, it stays between me and you …

Machine nods then reaches for the handle once again and exits the room. The camera pans in on Thantos as a maniacal look takes shape and the scene fades to black.[/size]

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.::What Do you Think will hurt more?::.

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The scene fades in with the camera zoomed in on an empty ring and as the camera pans back it becomes clear that not only is the ring empty but the arena is as well. The only light in the area comes from a solitary spotlight shining on the center of the ring making the XHCW logo barely visible. Off in the distance the sound of a fire exit door opening can be heard and as the camera pans the darkness it concentrates on a shadow making its way toward the ring. As the figure grows closer its silhouette begins to take shape revealing a rather large man until finally Chris Thantos steps into the light. As he looks around at the empty arena enjoying the silence he continues on until he reaches the ring. Dressed in work out gear Thantos enters the ring and begins to bump around throwing himself down to the mat with a thud then he climbs to his feet and repeats the process.

After 10 or 15 minutes of this he begins to do a sort of wind sprint where he hits the ropes and turns then sprints to the other side of the ring hitting the opposite ropes. The camera zooms in on his back to see welts starting to form from the force of hitting the ropes. Without warning the entrance ramp lights up and Chris stops in his tracks breathing heavier than before and turns his attention to the entrance area. The camera zooms in just as Nick Kelly makes his way through the curtain with his arms raised over head as if he had just taken the world title back from Trax. Thantos smiles slowly shaking his head before calling out to his long time friend and Tag Team partner.

Thantos ~

You’re late …

Kelly ~

*Shrugging* Traffic … what can you do?

Thantos ~

I don’t know, maybe leave earlier …

Nick smiles then takes off sprinting toward the ring and just as he reaches ringside he slides under the bottom rope then climbs to his feat. The two friends exchange hand shakes then Nick makes his way over to the far corner and leans his back into it crossing his arms.

Nick ~

You see what people have been saying about us?

Thantos ~

Honestly … no, I could give a rats ass what people are saying but I assume it’s more of the same.

Nick ~

Pretty much .. Were old, out of shape, washed up … blab la fucking bla. Anyone that thinks were out of shapes needs to explain to me what in shape.

Thantos ~

*Looking complacent* It’s just talk Nick, I’ve stopped worrying about these “youngsters” and all their old man comments. I mean not one of these boys has come close to hurting me let alone winning a match against me. Look at Cid Black, he’s the first to start with that father time shit and I busted his ass like he was nothing.

Nick ~

Their words don’t bother me … it’s the blatant lack of respect. Every week some young pup looking to make a name for himself comes out on live TV and says that you and I need to retire, or that we need to step down and let some of the new guys have a crack at the top spot. 1. They couldn’t knock us off the top spot so why the fuck should we give it up and 2, the last time both of us walked out on a company it went out of business because we’re the whole fucking show.

Thantos ~

I think it’s more than that man, I don’t give a fuck if these kids respect us or not … The fact is they will respect us after we beat their asses in the ground and their laying there wondering what happened. What do you think hurts more … losing to the best damn team in wrestling, or losing to a team that every other man in this company says is out of shape, washed up and too old to go?

Kelly ~

Honestly, I’d have to say getting hit with “Natural Causes” or your “Onward ~ Downward .. the rest is just a bonus if you ask me.

Thantos ~

I mean look at this 4 way match we have this Monday night … I mean really look at it on paper and what do we have?

Nick ~

6 guys that are going to wish they were never born?

Thantos chuckles …

Thantos ~

Ok, that too but if you look at the guys in the match we have you, me and Kash up here. Thantos puts his hand over his head as if to measure someone’s height. Then everyone else down here. Thantos measures about knee high. I’m not saying Kash is on our level but he has at least been a World champion … what else do we have but a bunch of TV and X title champions and nothing more! …

Kelly ~

Lets not forget about the Belt of Cid holder … Cid Black …

Thantos ~

Oh yea .. How can I forget about him? Can’t win a title on your own? Just create a belt and all is right with the world. That kid is a fucking moron at best.

Kelly ~

Dude, that’s an insult to morons .. holding the Belt of Cid is the equivalent of winning a gold medal at the special Olympics. Your still a retard …

Thantos laughs as Nick begins to hop up and down on the tips of his toes warming up.

Thantos ~

And lets not forget about Boxer, Fred X and Reaper. 3 more guys that won a few matches and all the sudden think they have what is takes to step in the ring with BloodBath?! I mean what the fuck is it with these guys. I could see if we were like 60 and still trying to hold a top spot. Losing match after match but trying to sound tough anyway. Do these boys realize that between the two of us we have lost what … 6 matches in 8 years?

Kelly ~

Yeah, something like that … but what do you expect? It’s not like their going to walk out there and say … well, since we are facing BloodBath and we know that we are out of our league so were phoning it in. Let them say what they want now because come Monday night they are going to find out fist hand what it’s like to try and run your mouth with their jaws wired shut.

Thantos ~

Good Point, enough about them, I have some business to attend to with Extreme Machine after our work out. So who’d you get to spar against us today?

Kelly ~

Hell if I know, I went to that new indy fed … the CWF .. Cwa … hell I don’t know?

Thantos ~
*Smiling* You mean the CWO?

Kelly ~

Yeah that’s it, anyway I went to the CWO and offer any two men on the roster 1000.00 to work out against us and two boys signed up.

Thantos ~

Well what time are they showing up? I want to get this thing going?

Kelly ~

Hell if I know … let’s just get started and when they show we’ll lay them fucker out and go get a beer.

Thantos ~

Cool!

Thantos and Kelly circle each other then lock up each of them struggling for leverage as the scene fades!.

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.::Bring me what I ask!::.

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The scene fades in with a camera zoomed in on a television somewhere backstage at an XHCW event just as Chris Thantos, Pro Wrestling’s Original Loose Cannon appears on screen. In the background, just behind Chris in big bold letters is a blue and red marquee which reads,” Professionals in Clinical Psychiatry. The camera pans away from the sign then zooms back in on Chris who can be seen wearing a smile from ear to ear.

Thantos ~

My name is Chris Thantos, you probably recognize me from one of the many wrestling companies I have worked for, more recently Extreme Hardcore Championship Wrestling. Have you, or someone you know had delusions of making in Pro Wrestling. Or perhaps you made it to the big scene and crashed and burn like these guys. The image changes to Jake and Jack Jackyl taking their respective beatings at the hands of Chris Thantos and Justin Payne. The images changes back to Chris who is now wearing a over dramatized look of shock. WoW, that looks like that hurt. The smile returns to Chris’s face. Or maybe, just maybe you have been given the opportunity to win a title you don’t deserve and the opponents you’re about to face are just more than you can handle. The image flashes again to Chris Thantos hitting Cesar Tejada with the Onward ~ Downward for the 1,2,3 …

A career killing event such as this can be devastating to a young mind and if you’re having trouble coping please call the great doctors here at “The Professional in Clinical Psychiatry and they can help you deal not only with that feeling of worthlessness you’re carrying in the pit of your stomach but they can also help you find a career that is better suited for someone like you who’s lacking the confidence to do what it takes to be a wrestling star. The last thing we need is more Pro Wrestlers checking out early due to suicide. So if your name is Cid Black, Justin Payne, Reaper, Fred X or Boxer … please do what many BloodBath victims before you have done and make the call before it’s too late. The phone number flashes on the screen and the commercial fades with the camera zoomed in on Chris’s smile.
The camera pans away from the TV screen to see Chris Thantos and Nick Kelly watching the now blank tv screen.[/color]

Kelly ~

So what did they pay you for that little spot?

Thantos ~

Ahh chump change, but a little more than I paid for Extreme Machine.

Kelly ~

*Chuckling* SO what are you going to have that little retard do for you next?

Thantos ~

If he did what he was told you’ll see here in a few minutes. But anyway, kind of a quiet week here in the XHCW for such a big match.

Kelly ~

What do you mean? Promo’s are at an all time high … Boxer and Fred X have been running off at the mouth … Rev X has booked a ridiculous amount of promo time … Hell even Kash has taken time away from whatever the fuck it is he does to copy some of Cid Blacks work.

Thantos shrugs looking around as if waiting for someone.

Thantos ~

Look, you know this as well as I, booking promo time and wasting promo time sometimes goes hand in hand. I can honestly say that I have never taken the time to watch an Ultimate Fighter promo or match. Why, because they suck … Just as Chris’s words roll from his tongue Nick chokes on the water he was drinking.

Kelly ~

Damn man, that’s harsh. I mean their not BloodBath level but to say they suck without having seen them in the ring or on the mic is kind of egotistical … Their not that bad.

Thantos looks at Nick as if he had lost his fucking mind …

Kelly ~

Got you mother fucker…. You should have seen the look on your face. I know their shit, Greg knows their shit .. hell the only one that doesn’t know their shit is them. The only reason they even made it this far is because of that stand in they had. If you ask me Mask Assassin should be taking on a new partner and moving on to the next round.

Thantos ~

You had me going for a minute there … But their no worse than Cid and Justin. A couple of comedians trying to make it as wrestlers. I mean they beat Grant Charge ..

Nick ~

Discharge …Grant Discharge.

Thantos ~

Like it matters … that just proves my point. They beat the TV champ and a guys who’s name I can’t remember to make it too the finals. At least we beat. A confused look takes shape on Thantos’s face .. Who the fuck did we beat again?

Kelly Laughs almost uncontrollably before regaining his composure.

Kelly ~

Tejada and Leone …

Thantos ~

Right, Tejada and Leone .. at least they have accomplished something here in the XHCW … Still looking confused? They have accomplished something right.

Kelly ~

You’re not exactly helping prove your point … I mean your saying at least we beat someone to get to where we are and you don’t even know who we beat …

Thantos ~

What’s your point?

Kelly ~

Nothing man … Just .. ah fuck it.

Thantos ~

Exactly, fuck it …. When Monday nights over I won’t remember who we beat and neither will anyone else. All the people will remember is the fact that BloodBath has won our 10 tag team championship.

Kelly ~

Is it really 10 already?

Thantos ~

Fuck if I know, I figure if all these other losers can make shit up about how great they are throwing out a number of tag straps we’ve held is no big deal …besides, if it ain’t right its got t be damn close.

Thantos looks around again when Nicks finally asks.

Kelly ~

Dude, what the fuck are we waiting for? Lets get the hell out of here. My jet is ready to take us to Ottawa for game four of the Pens, Senators game … my gift to you for pining Tejada last week.

Thantos ~

That’s what I was waiting for. Thantos points off to the left and the camera follows and zooms in on Extreme Machine coming around the corner holding a bag looking uncomfortable as ever. Machine … over here.

Extreme Machine looks in Chris’s direction then lowers his head as if in shame as he makes his way over to the former world champions.

EM ~

Here, Holding out the bag. Chris takes it and looks inside as a smile takes shape. Are we finished? Is my debt paid?

Thantos ~

Shaking his head no with the smile still etched on his face. Not quite yet … but you’re getting there.

EM ~

This is bull shit man … I know I owe you but how many of these little favors am I going t have to do?

Taking offence to this Kelly steps in between Machine and Chris.
Kelly ~

As many as it takes you fuck … don’t talk to my boy like that or you won’t have to worry about jail cause I’ll put your lights out for good.

EM ~

Fuck you Nick … you may be the man around here but I ain’t no bitch.

Thantos steps between the two putting his hand on Machines chest.

Thantos ~

Go ahead and take off Hunter … but keep that phone close by.

EM ~

Whatver man … Machine turns and walks away while Nick and Chris share a laugh. Under his breath Machine says something about getting “that mother fucker” but that’s all that can be heard over the laughing men.

Kelly ~

So what’s in the bag?

Thantos ~

Just a little something for my right shoulder.

Kelly ~

What do you mean … something for your right shoulder?

Thantos ~

Well, I have always worn my tag team title on my left shoulder so I needed something for the right.

Kelly ~

*smiling* You didn’t?

Thantos ~

Puling something from the bag. I did … The camera pans in just as Thantos places “The Belt of Cid” on his right shoulder. But as the camera zooms in Cid’s name has been removed along with all the other chicken scratches and have been replaced with two plates, one that says Intercontinental Champion on top and one that says Chris Thantos on bottom. I figured if Cid wouldn’t need it after Monday … you know considering all the time he will be spending with the people at “Professional of Clinical Psychiatry. Anyway let’s bounce, I got what I came for and the game starts in an hour,

Thantos drops the bag but keeps the title firmly in place on his right shoulder as the scene fades to black.
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