[Across the bottom of the screen the following words appear”FILMED EARLIER”.]
[A cluttered hallway. Sound equipment is still sitting in crates along with other assorted items. The flat concrete walls have been painted in a brilliant white. Pictures hand from previous events held in the arena. We can hear a few of the other wrestlers talking amongst themselves.]
[Coming into view is Donovan Valens. Donovan is wearing a black leather jacket, white shirt and baggy blue jeans. His boots clunk against the cold concrete floor. Dangling over his shoulder is a green duffel bag and over his other shoulder is the Profitt Memorial title. Donovan's silver hair is pulled back into a tight ponytail, his dark brown eyes are narrowed into a focused squint.]
RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
"There he is, Donovan.Donovan!"
[Donovan turns and approaching from his left is Chris Fischer.]
"Donovan, if I could have a moment of your time?"
[From his left the voice of Jenny Tobin grabs his attention.]
[The two of them converge on him at the same time. Tobin is wearing a black form fitting dress that comes to the middle of her thigh. Her dark brown hair is tossed to the side and falls to middle of her back. Bright-eyed and bushy tailed she places her right hand in the middle of Donovan's chest to stop him from blowing by both of them. Fischer is wearing a black bio-hazard shirt and tattered blue jeans. His hair has been styled just the way he wanted it, violently. Fischer stands in such a way that Valens would have to knock him flat on his ass if he wanted to get past him.]
Tobin: Donovan how is Lorne?
[Donovan looks at her and dismisses her question.]
Fischer: The people at home don't care about his sister. They want to know what your game plan is going to be tonight going into this match.
[Donovan's glare narrows. He takes a step back removes Tobin's hand from his chest and holds out his left hand and clears a bit of room between him and Fischer.]
Fischer: Seeing that Bishop has come out and ridiculed you for what you've chosen to display.
"Zero hour promo's are cheap. I caught his last two attempts to regain some type of credibility to his name."
[His voice is rigid.]
"Let me thank you personally Fischer for giving that fucknut the brilliant idea that I was Masters lackey. It's ironic that you gave him the misinformation now you come to me looking for information. I could fill your empty skull with some good material but I won't Bishop knew he was in over his head and took the cowards way out. I expected more out of him then what he has given. Who's going to respect him now, you think the guys in the back will? You think Sigurd will ever throw his sorry ass a bone again? Wrong, Bishop put all of his eggs in one basket and then tripped over his own damn feet."
Tobin: Donovan will your sister be at ringside for your match tonight?
[Donovan turns and looks at Jenny as if she were stark naked with peanut butter smeared over her body.]
"Jenny you and Bishop are similar, he's under the deluded perception that my family matters at this point in time. He's mistaken what matters right now is this strap over my shoulder and the gear in my bag. Bishop thinks I want to be an action hero, and I say that he thinks too much. I'm a professional wrestler. I'll save the melodrama for those around me and I will take care of what matters, and that's whomever Sigurd decides to put me in a match against. Now to answer your question no Lorne will not be at ringside she is home resting. Church is on the mend and Angelina is fine. That should cover the happy family segment of this show."
Fischer: Donovan is it safe to assume that Sam Bishop's last minute efforts won't be enough?
[Donovan turns and looks at Fischer. He gives some thought; he listens.]
HELL NO!
HELL NO!
HELL NO!
[Donovan looks up his chin raised, his eyes widen a smirk curls onto his face. Valens is soaking it up. The fans don't believe Bishop has what it takes to beat the juggernaut.]
"For somebody who lays claim to being in this business for such a long time Bishop should have accepted his current position. Instead he came out and tried to save face. He clearly showed us all why he's not main event material. With out a shadow of a doubt we know that Sam Bishop is nothing but a PAWN!"
[Donovan pushes forward and leaves the two interviewers behind him.]
[Swift fade and…Two huge knuckles knock on a steel door.]
"Enter.."
[The voice of the boss.]
[Mixed crowd reaction.]
[The door opens and we see Sigurd sitting behind a desk. He's currently on a phone jotting information down. Sigurd is wearing a dark colored suit, white shirt and black tie, seems as though he's dressed for a funeral. He looks up and realizes that Donovan Valens has come to pay him a visit. A quick gesture for Donovan to sit. Valens is wearing the same white t-shirt he had on earlier but now he is wearing black wind pants with three thin stripes running down the side and white running shoes. Sigurd hangs up the phone and turns his attention to Donovan.]
Sigurd: [accent flowing] Donovan it is good to see you I'm sorry for your current family misfortunes.
[Donovan nods.]
Sigurd: Now about your match tonight with Bishop, I'm just checking to make sure that you are prepared for this match. With all that has been going on and I know that you just arrived back into the states this morning. People have me pegged as an egotistical tyrant, and I'm not. I'm just like every other businessman out there who wants to be successful. So, you feel good about tonight?
[Donovan leans forward.]
"Sigurd you have nothing to worry about, you aren't the man facing me in the ring tonight. Feel as good as I do right now because that's something that Bishop won't be feeling for a long time."
Sigurd: Good, I'm expecting a good show out of you tonight. The future of the company isn't in the hands of people like Azaul. It's in your hands Donovan. What you make out of your career is what becomes of this company. Good luck tonight Donovan.
[Donovan stands and nods to Sigurd. The door closes behind Donovan.]
Sigurd: Another sheep, blind to the business. He'll make me lots of money though. Donovan and Masters are this companies cash cows and I intend on milking them for everything they're worth.
[Scene cuts to the awaiting crowd]
[The fans in the arena rise to their feet as "5 Minutes Alone" by Pantera blasts out into the arena. The screen comes alive with a simple black background with the words The Glory Ends Now in gold letters, slowly the letters fade and are replaced with a black and white image of Sam Bishop with his back to the camera. His tattooed back flexed, his arms out to the side in a crucifix stance. The screen begins flashing images of Bishop wrestling and his name in firey letters.]
JO: In the ring at this time, from Cleveland, Ohio weighing in at two hundred and fifty nine pounds. SAM BISHOOOOOOOP!
ST: It looks like Donovan's little interview got to Bishop. He looks like he is ready to kill someone!
JH: Word in the back is Bishop is looking to prove a point tonight. That not only can he beat Valens for the Profitt Memorial title, but is more worthy of a chance at NWC gold also!
[Shake the Foundation by AC/DC rumbles through the arena]
JO: Now heading to the ring from Bari, Italy weighing in at THREE HUNDRED and FIFTY pounds. DONOVAN VALENSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
[Valens appears from between a parted curtain. Lights flash down on him and he appears to be glowing. Donovan is wearing a red siglet with the straps hanging around his waist. Black elbowpads, kneepads and shiny white boots complete his ring attire. Valens is returning the ice cold stare he is getting from Bishop, as he climbs up the apron and steps over the top rope.]
[Valens and Bishop stand toe to toe in a stare down. A few more seconds and Bishop is jabing Valens in the chest with his finger, running off at the mouth.]
[Ding Ding]
JH: It looks like Bishop is making it known what he thought about Valens earlier comments and....oh no! He didn't just say that about his sister!
ST: Yes he did! Valens rocks Bishop with a huge forearm shot!
[Bishop drops to one knee, but is quickly back up. Valens goes for a clothesline, but Bishops ducks and dodges. Bishop turns around and goes for a superkick! No, Valens sidesteps]
JH: These two locking horns in the center of the ring. Valens with the size and weight advantage gets a thumb to the eye and Bishop whips him into the ropes Donovan comes off and Bishop buries and knee to the stomach. Donovan rolls though and snaps a Japanese leg drag.
ST: He pulled the tights. The ref needs to do something about this!
JH: Donovan rolling Bishop over and he has a half crab locked in. Bishop inching his way towards the ropes and he makes it and Valens has to break the hold.
[Valens holds onto Bishop's ankle as he raises it into the air, then slams his knee down hard to the mat. Valens backs off to the center of the ring]
JH: Bishop flexes the knee to get the feeling back into it. They lock up again Bishop with a side headlock, Donovan sends him into the ropes he blocks a clothesline attempt Bishop stops and Valens clips his knee. Bishop crumbles to the mat and Valens begins to stomp away violently at that knee.
RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
ST: I've never seen Valens like this, this has been a long week for him and he won't be able to keep up at this pace. Bishop will show up and then we'll see what these fans have to say.
JH: Valens pulls Bishop up by the hair and sets him up.
[Donovan sets Bishop up for what looks to be a powerbomb. Valens picks Bishop up high and throws him down. Bishop is able to counter on the way down by hooking Valens head and using the force of the throw down to his advantage, as Bishop spikes Valens head to the mat hard with a DDT.]
ST: Great counter by Bishop! I knew it would be only a matter of time before things started going his way!
JH: Bishop still showing signs of that assalt to his knee, hobbles to the corner and starts aking his way to the top.
ST: Sam Bishop is fighting off the pain, and that's what it takes to become a champion!
[Bishop eyes Valens up, then leaps into the air and drives his elbow into the chest of Valens]
ST: Great flying elbow drop! Bishop covers!
One....
Two....
Dammit! Valens kicks out!
JH: It's going to take a hell of alot more than that to put Valens away. Valens starts to sit up and Bishop quickly slaps on a dragon sleep with a body scissors. Bishops tightens the sleeper hold even more.
[The official is Valens face asking him if he wants to quit. Valens shakes his head repeatly]
JH: Valens starts to roll from side to side as he tries desperately to wedge his own hand between his throat and Bishop's arm. Valens does it as he sits up on his knees. Valens reaches back and grabs Bishop's head and snaps him over to the mat.
[Bishop hits the mat hard ass first. Valens quickly drives his shin into the back of Bishop. Bishops slowly starts to stand back up.]
ST: Did you see that! Valens bit the arm of Bishop to get out that move!
JH: No he didn't! Donovan moves in quickly and his a swift knee to the stomach and no he bounds off the ropes. Valens executed that swinging neckbreaker flawlessly.
ST: The kid isn't taking Bishop lightly...
JH: Donovan laying in heavy European uppercuts. Those uppercuts back Bishop into the corner now Valens with a series of shoulder blocks to the ribs. Donovan now with a few solid elbows that snap Bishop's head back. Valens whips Bishop into the far turnbuckle and waits for him to stumble forward then take him over with a deep arm drag. An now he's got a tight grip on an armbar.
ST: Bishop is now fighting his way back to his feet.
JH: Yeah but Valens took all the fight out of Bishop with that knee lift to the stomach. Valens whips Bishop to the ropes and drives him down hard with a teeth rattling spinebuster! Valens covers.
One!
Two!
ST: Kick out by Bishop! I wish Sam would stop messing around and just finish Valens off.
JH: I think that's easier said than done. Valens pulls Bishop up. Bishop grabs Valens and hits the inverted atomic drop. Bishop holds onto the legs of Valens and rolls him over into....
ST: The Redemption! It's all over for Valens now! Bishop has him in the middle of the ring with nowhere to go!
JH: It very well may be over for Donovan but it doesn't look like he is ready to give up just yet.
[Valens slowly starts making his way to the ropes. Bishop trying his best to hold his ground. Valens is almost there....]
JH: Bishop drags Valens away from the ropes and sits back down into his move. Valens, with the heart of a champion, makes an attempt again to try to reach the ropes.
[The move is slipping away from Bishop and Valens makes it to the ropes. Bishop breaks the hold as Valens uses the ropes to get back to his feet.]
JH: Bishop runs and jumps on the back of Valens, slamming his throat into the middle rope!
[Valens rolls around holding his throat]
ST: Bishop is finally moving in for he kill! I love it!
JH: Bishop now helps Valens to his feet and whips him into the corner. Bishp runs in with a head of steam...Donovan side steps the charging Bishop. Waist lock by Valens.
RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
JH: ROLLING GERMAN SUPLEX by Donovan..
ST: He's not done either, Valens hoisting Bishop and slamming down to the mat like he's some kind of rag doll. This isn't right, the ref needs to stop this..and stop it now!
JH: Donovan has yet to let go and this is the third suplex. No Bishop blocks the attempt with his leg. Valens looks like he is going to try again, but Bishop reaches down and pulls Valens leg out from under him.
ST: Bishop has Valens down and now slaps on the STF! Bishop has been wearing Valens down all match. It's only going to be a matter of time before Donovan can't take anymore!
[The official asks Valens if he wants to quit. Valens yells out NO! Valens, with his long reach, is able to grab onto the rope from where he is. Bishop doesn't break the hold]
JH: The official is starting the five count and Bishop finally breaks at four.
ST: That was a fast five count if you ask me.
JH: I don't remember asking you. Bishop grabs Valens hair and pulls him up. Valens fights back with repeated elbow shot to the mid section. Valens picks up onto his shoulders. He's going for the Onslaught!
ST: No! Wait a minute! Bishop shifts his body weight as he scissors Valens arm with legs and hooks the other arm as he brings him down!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Bishop won!
JH: Premature call there partner. Valens just barely kickout before the three count. Bishop has without a doubt did a fine job scouting Valens for this match up. Both men to their feet now. Bishop whips Valens to the ropes, Valens reverses and sends Bishop to the ropes. Bishop bounces back and into a over the head belly to belly suplex. Bishop picks himself up and charges at Valens again. Valens with a Samoan neckbreaker! The champion looks to be taking control of this match again.
[Valens steps through the ropes and starts climbing to the top turnbuckle. Bishop is slowly getting to his feet.]
ST: Bishop saw that flying lariat move coming! Bishop ran at the ropes knocking the big man down to the top turnbuckle! Now BIshop making his way to the top. He's going for Hero's Fall! Bishop jumps onto Valens shoulders.....No! No!
JH: Valens jumps off the second turnbuckle and drills Bishop down to the mat with his release powerbomb. Valens wasting no time and picks Bishop backup Bishop Squirming! He fell! Both men down!
JH: Bishops arm is across Valens chest… and Valen’s arm is across Bishops chest!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!!!!
JH: Double pin! Two Contenders to the NWC US TITLE!!!
Title!
ST: This is bullcrap!
JH: Folks we have to take a short commercial break, but will be right back with more great wrestling action.