10-Man Battle Royal
(As the camera slowly fades into Dominick Aviles' multi-million dollar mansion, we see him sitting comfortably on his luxurious white leather couch with an alcoholic drink in his hand. He is wearing a pink, skin-tight Hollister t-shirt, and a pair of ripped blue jeans. He wears a navy blue New York Yankees hat backwards on his head, with Aviator shades covering his eyes. He takes a sip from his glass, swallows it down, and leans forward. As the camera zooms in closer, he notices it, and responds with a small grin, flashing his perfect white teeth. He takes another quick sip from his drink and places it on the coffee table in front of him. He rubs his goatee nonconsciously for a second, looking for the right words to say, and then begins speaking.)
Dominick: November 23rd... It's only a week and a half away, but it seems like an eternity. You know, a few years ago I was laying in a hospital bed, unsure of who I was...unsure of how I got there...unsure if tomorrow was in my future. But that's all in the past now. I know I'm the most devastating professional wrestler in the history of the sport, and quite frankly, you'd be lying to yourself if you didn't know that as well. If you're an up-and-comer, you've seen me in action before. You've seen my videos on YouTube, my documentaries on TV, read the books about me. I'm an icon, a living legend that's still half the age of the greatest wrestlers of all time. You all know what happened to the IWF after I wasn't around anymore... They shut it down... I MADE the IWF what it was! The only knock on my career is that I've never held the gold... but I was better than any champion that the IWF had to offer. The only reason, and I mean the ONLY reason I never had a shot at the gold, was because of my so called "superiors". That cheap suit wearing, broken english talking, piece of you-know-what, Montana did everything in his power to hold my career down. I was better than his little crew. "The Mobb"... please. Who knows where that one guy who used to wear the top hat is... And James Kash, well he's still waddling his cellulite-covered body around here, acting like he's running something. This time around, nobody is gonna stand in my way.
(Dominick reaches for his glass, looks at it, and swallows the rest down. He slams it down on the coffee table, grabs a bottle of Jack Daniels, and fills his glass back up. He takes another chug of the drink, wipes his mouth, and laughs to himself.)
Dominick: Especially not the nine bootleg "wrestlers" I'm pitted up against in that Battle Royal. I mean seriously... look at them, and then look at me. Does anyone know who they are? Someone needs to call in the IWF's main office, and ask to speak with the man who books the matches..because come on dude, nine nobodies and a superstar... wonder who's gonna win?! I mean, I know I've been out of action a while and all, but does anyone actually think that I have a chance of losing? I'm the mother-effing greatest, bro! But, it's whatev. Give me a minute to look over the list of chumps who I'm up against...
(Dominick reaches into his pocket and pulls out a folded piece of paper. He unfolds it, and begins reading off the names out loud.)
Dominick: Bobby King. Hmm. The "Motor-City Mystery". El oh-freaking el, dude! I agree with the mystery part.. never heard of this fool in my life. I mean, for real.. the only thing I know is, Detroit is a arm-pit of a city. Let me tell you something, Bob-o... you're gonna have to get off your "throne" for a second, and realize that I'm not like any other chump in the ring. I don't bow down for anyone...well, except for that one time I wanted Alyssa to..well, we don't have to get in to this. But the moral of the story is, Booby Queen is going over the top rope. Heh, booby queen. That's funny. (laughs to himself for an extended amount of time.)
Ahh, I'm a funny guy. Who's next...oh God. The "Scottish Brave Heart", David Baptie. Hey, maybe after you and Booby Queen get tossed over the top rope, you guys can go buy dresses together. I'm sure that'll be oodles of fun! But you know, I'm not gonna rag on Scotland too much.. I've been with a Scottish chick before. Ohh yeahh.... (points at his eye.) Wink wink. But really, man, this guy is 5'11". I didn't know we had midgets in the IWF... What happened after I left, they turned this business into a circus or something? Either way, there's not a cat's chance in a Chinese restaurant that you're gonna last more than a minute in that ring, bro. I suggest you and your pretty lil' skirt stay as far away from me as possible.
Diamante Valentine. That name just sounds fancy. What is this? The United Nations of wrestling? I've had the..."pleasure" of hearing you attempt to speak the english language...and well, I must say you're pretty horrid at it. Honestly, bro, you should seriously consider bringing a translator with you at all times. I'm half Italian, myself, but I don't sound like a dog with peanut-butter stuck to the roof of it's mouth. You speak jibberish. Read a book, sometime. Do something, as long as it's not wrestling. Trust me, no one wants to see you in the ring. Keep on hitting on those ladies that are just sooooo into you. Trust me, when they run away from you and tell you to leave them alone, that just means they totally want you dude! But I mean, I'm sure you'd know that, considering you're such a master of the english language and all.
Uh oh. Big scary guy is next.."Horror" Harry Hager! Say that five times fast. I know why you're such a lunatic, dude. I get why you're such a crazy person. It's all good, it's understandable. I'd wear a mask too if my parents named me Harry. Seriously, am I supposed to be scared of a guy with that name? Because in all honestly, I just wanna shed a tear with you, bro. That name IS horrifying. "Harry". I get shivers just thinking about it.. scary. Ha, Scary Harry. See what I just made up there? I'm awesome...'nuff said.
Dear God this list is long.
(Dominick rubs his eyes, and takes another swig of Jack. Letting out a loud groan after he downs his drink, he seems noticeably drunker since the beginning of the interview. He burps loudly, chuckles about it, and looks back down at the list.)
Dominick: Josh Jones? Hmm. Never really heard about this guy. But you know what? I'm not gonna trash this guy. I'm getting kind of tired of bad-mouthing these bums.. JJ, you're gonna be my new best buddy. I promise not to throw you out of the ring, unless of course we're the last two guys in there..then, I'm gonna throw you on your freakin' head. The only thing I see here on this list about you is that your nickname is "The Dagger". I just gotta ask, why a dagger? Why not something cooler, like a machete or something. I don't know, but this page is all blank about you. You're pretty dull. Like a butter knife or something... Heh, "The Butter Knife" Josh Jonas.. I mean Jones. Whatever, you look like a Jonas brother. It's all good, broski. They get the ladies.. I think.
And next we have, Hokey Pokey...you guessed it, Loki! I saw a video about this guy the other day. Out in Las Vegas, face all painted up like a circus freak, talking to some random dude with a camera... Throwing guys in dumpsters. Uncalled for, man, uncalled for. I don't know what you're deal is, but you freak me out a little bit. Like those clowns in Cirque du Soleil. It's just weird, man. Grown men painting their face? It's a bit creepy to be honest.. how do you introduce yourself to women? "I'm Loki... I enjoy the hokey pokey, an occasional drink and smokey, oh, and I paint my face.. yeah it's a hobby of mine. Call me sometime? No? Okie dokie."
(Dominick childishly smiles and chugs down the rest of his drink. Almost immediately, he fills it back up again. He goes for another sip, this time some of his drink trickles down from his lips, dripping from his chin to his clothes. He wipes his mouth, and proceeds with the list.)
Dominick: Does anyone else feel like this is taking a really long time, or is it just me? I'm getting sick of talking to nobody. But oh well!
Louise Loiselle? Oh, lord... Do I even need to say anything about this french fry? No, I didn't think so either. Next.
"The Natural" Tony Valentino. Hmm, first Diamante Valentine, and now Tony Valentino? Sounds like you two are just a match made in heaven. If you guys aren't somewhere begging for change on the streets before February, maybe you can be eachother's valentines! But really, I've seen a few of your movies. My advice to you is to stick with acting. This ain't your business, bro, it's not your area of expertise. You're a rookie, and I'm a seasoned vet. Ain't no way you're getting through that match alive...and well, if you do, you're for sure not gonna be the one raising your arm at the end. Don't die in the ring, and you'll earn a little bit of my respect, movie star. Oh yeah, one other thing.. if you have Eva Mendes' number, hit your boy up. (Winks and then looks around.) Just kidding, Alyssa, if you're watching this! (whispering) No I'm not.....
Alright, last, and definitely least...some clown by the name of Young Mannie. Okay buddy, listen up. You're a joke, and a disgrace to everyone in this business. Yeah, I'm singling you out because you're just that big of a piece of worthless trash. Somehow, if you can get it through your thick, nappy head, you'd realize that this just isn't your game, kid. And you'd give up, and leave this business to the real pro's. I tell you what, November 23rd, you come find me. I DARE you to blow that cigarette smoke or whatever you're smoking in my face.. because I will destroy you. I'll break every last bone in your body, kiddo, because I dislike you that much. Take that as a challenge, because it is. And if you DON'T do it, you're the biggest piece of spineless trash I've ever seen. So you up to it? Think you can roll with the big boys? I'd like to see you try,.. "homie".
(Dominick, who is noticeably angry now, finishes the rest of his drink in one final gulp. He then throws the glass across the room, shattering it against the wall. He then attempts to stand up, only to realize that his balance is completely thrown off as a result of the alcohol, and he falls face-first onto his hardwood floor.)
Dominick: ...owwie.
(He continues to lie there without moving as the camera zooms out and fades into darkness.)
(As the camera slowly fades into Dominick Aviles' multi-million dollar mansion, we see him sitting comfortably on his luxurious white leather couch with an alcoholic drink in his hand. He is wearing a pink, skin-tight Hollister t-shirt, and a pair of ripped blue jeans. He wears a navy blue New York Yankees hat backwards on his head, with Aviator shades covering his eyes. He takes a sip from his glass, swallows it down, and leans forward. As the camera zooms in closer, he notices it, and responds with a small grin, flashing his perfect white teeth. He takes another quick sip from his drink and places it on the coffee table in front of him. He rubs his goatee nonconsciously for a second, looking for the right words to say, and then begins speaking.)
Dominick: November 23rd... It's only a week and a half away, but it seems like an eternity. You know, a few years ago I was laying in a hospital bed, unsure of who I was...unsure of how I got there...unsure if tomorrow was in my future. But that's all in the past now. I know I'm the most devastating professional wrestler in the history of the sport, and quite frankly, you'd be lying to yourself if you didn't know that as well. If you're an up-and-comer, you've seen me in action before. You've seen my videos on YouTube, my documentaries on TV, read the books about me. I'm an icon, a living legend that's still half the age of the greatest wrestlers of all time. You all know what happened to the IWF after I wasn't around anymore... They shut it down... I MADE the IWF what it was! The only knock on my career is that I've never held the gold... but I was better than any champion that the IWF had to offer. The only reason, and I mean the ONLY reason I never had a shot at the gold, was because of my so called "superiors". That cheap suit wearing, broken english talking, piece of you-know-what, Montana did everything in his power to hold my career down. I was better than his little crew. "The Mobb"... please. Who knows where that one guy who used to wear the top hat is... And James Kash, well he's still waddling his cellulite-covered body around here, acting like he's running something. This time around, nobody is gonna stand in my way.
(Dominick reaches for his glass, looks at it, and swallows the rest down. He slams it down on the coffee table, grabs a bottle of Jack Daniels, and fills his glass back up. He takes another chug of the drink, wipes his mouth, and laughs to himself.)
Dominick: Especially not the nine bootleg "wrestlers" I'm pitted up against in that Battle Royal. I mean seriously... look at them, and then look at me. Does anyone know who they are? Someone needs to call in the IWF's main office, and ask to speak with the man who books the matches..because come on dude, nine nobodies and a superstar... wonder who's gonna win?! I mean, I know I've been out of action a while and all, but does anyone actually think that I have a chance of losing? I'm the mother-effing greatest, bro! But, it's whatev. Give me a minute to look over the list of chumps who I'm up against...
(Dominick reaches into his pocket and pulls out a folded piece of paper. He unfolds it, and begins reading off the names out loud.)
Dominick: Bobby King. Hmm. The "Motor-City Mystery". El oh-freaking el, dude! I agree with the mystery part.. never heard of this fool in my life. I mean, for real.. the only thing I know is, Detroit is a arm-pit of a city. Let me tell you something, Bob-o... you're gonna have to get off your "throne" for a second, and realize that I'm not like any other chump in the ring. I don't bow down for anyone...well, except for that one time I wanted Alyssa to..well, we don't have to get in to this. But the moral of the story is, Booby Queen is going over the top rope. Heh, booby queen. That's funny. (laughs to himself for an extended amount of time.)
Ahh, I'm a funny guy. Who's next...oh God. The "Scottish Brave Heart", David Baptie. Hey, maybe after you and Booby Queen get tossed over the top rope, you guys can go buy dresses together. I'm sure that'll be oodles of fun! But you know, I'm not gonna rag on Scotland too much.. I've been with a Scottish chick before. Ohh yeahh.... (points at his eye.) Wink wink. But really, man, this guy is 5'11". I didn't know we had midgets in the IWF... What happened after I left, they turned this business into a circus or something? Either way, there's not a cat's chance in a Chinese restaurant that you're gonna last more than a minute in that ring, bro. I suggest you and your pretty lil' skirt stay as far away from me as possible.
Diamante Valentine. That name just sounds fancy. What is this? The United Nations of wrestling? I've had the..."pleasure" of hearing you attempt to speak the english language...and well, I must say you're pretty horrid at it. Honestly, bro, you should seriously consider bringing a translator with you at all times. I'm half Italian, myself, but I don't sound like a dog with peanut-butter stuck to the roof of it's mouth. You speak jibberish. Read a book, sometime. Do something, as long as it's not wrestling. Trust me, no one wants to see you in the ring. Keep on hitting on those ladies that are just sooooo into you. Trust me, when they run away from you and tell you to leave them alone, that just means they totally want you dude! But I mean, I'm sure you'd know that, considering you're such a master of the english language and all.
Uh oh. Big scary guy is next.."Horror" Harry Hager! Say that five times fast. I know why you're such a lunatic, dude. I get why you're such a crazy person. It's all good, it's understandable. I'd wear a mask too if my parents named me Harry. Seriously, am I supposed to be scared of a guy with that name? Because in all honestly, I just wanna shed a tear with you, bro. That name IS horrifying. "Harry". I get shivers just thinking about it.. scary. Ha, Scary Harry. See what I just made up there? I'm awesome...'nuff said.
Dear God this list is long.
(Dominick rubs his eyes, and takes another swig of Jack. Letting out a loud groan after he downs his drink, he seems noticeably drunker since the beginning of the interview. He burps loudly, chuckles about it, and looks back down at the list.)
Dominick: Josh Jones? Hmm. Never really heard about this guy. But you know what? I'm not gonna trash this guy. I'm getting kind of tired of bad-mouthing these bums.. JJ, you're gonna be my new best buddy. I promise not to throw you out of the ring, unless of course we're the last two guys in there..then, I'm gonna throw you on your freakin' head. The only thing I see here on this list about you is that your nickname is "The Dagger". I just gotta ask, why a dagger? Why not something cooler, like a machete or something. I don't know, but this page is all blank about you. You're pretty dull. Like a butter knife or something... Heh, "The Butter Knife" Josh Jonas.. I mean Jones. Whatever, you look like a Jonas brother. It's all good, broski. They get the ladies.. I think.
And next we have, Hokey Pokey...you guessed it, Loki! I saw a video about this guy the other day. Out in Las Vegas, face all painted up like a circus freak, talking to some random dude with a camera... Throwing guys in dumpsters. Uncalled for, man, uncalled for. I don't know what you're deal is, but you freak me out a little bit. Like those clowns in Cirque du Soleil. It's just weird, man. Grown men painting their face? It's a bit creepy to be honest.. how do you introduce yourself to women? "I'm Loki... I enjoy the hokey pokey, an occasional drink and smokey, oh, and I paint my face.. yeah it's a hobby of mine. Call me sometime? No? Okie dokie."
(Dominick childishly smiles and chugs down the rest of his drink. Almost immediately, he fills it back up again. He goes for another sip, this time some of his drink trickles down from his lips, dripping from his chin to his clothes. He wipes his mouth, and proceeds with the list.)
Dominick: Does anyone else feel like this is taking a really long time, or is it just me? I'm getting sick of talking to nobody. But oh well!
Louise Loiselle? Oh, lord... Do I even need to say anything about this french fry? No, I didn't think so either. Next.
"The Natural" Tony Valentino. Hmm, first Diamante Valentine, and now Tony Valentino? Sounds like you two are just a match made in heaven. If you guys aren't somewhere begging for change on the streets before February, maybe you can be eachother's valentines! But really, I've seen a few of your movies. My advice to you is to stick with acting. This ain't your business, bro, it's not your area of expertise. You're a rookie, and I'm a seasoned vet. Ain't no way you're getting through that match alive...and well, if you do, you're for sure not gonna be the one raising your arm at the end. Don't die in the ring, and you'll earn a little bit of my respect, movie star. Oh yeah, one other thing.. if you have Eva Mendes' number, hit your boy up. (Winks and then looks around.) Just kidding, Alyssa, if you're watching this! (whispering) No I'm not.....
Alright, last, and definitely least...some clown by the name of Young Mannie. Okay buddy, listen up. You're a joke, and a disgrace to everyone in this business. Yeah, I'm singling you out because you're just that big of a piece of worthless trash. Somehow, if you can get it through your thick, nappy head, you'd realize that this just isn't your game, kid. And you'd give up, and leave this business to the real pro's. I tell you what, November 23rd, you come find me. I DARE you to blow that cigarette smoke or whatever you're smoking in my face.. because I will destroy you. I'll break every last bone in your body, kiddo, because I dislike you that much. Take that as a challenge, because it is. And if you DON'T do it, you're the biggest piece of spineless trash I've ever seen. So you up to it? Think you can roll with the big boys? I'd like to see you try,.. "homie".
(Dominick, who is noticeably angry now, finishes the rest of his drink in one final gulp. He then throws the glass across the room, shattering it against the wall. He then attempts to stand up, only to realize that his balance is completely thrown off as a result of the alcohol, and he falls face-first onto his hardwood floor.)
Dominick: ...owwie.
(He continues to lie there without moving as the camera zooms out and fades into darkness.)