Post by Anthony Phoenix on May 25, 2008 8:25:39 GMT -5
"Rise of the King"
"Chapter I (One): Fallen? "
"Chapter I (One): Fallen? "
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xxxTHE FALLENxxx
The bell is about to ring on a new start for me, as I’ve agreed to “Help” out my friend The Great One and appear in his federation in exchange for being named “Over-Seer”. Now I don’t really know what that means, am to over see the fed. When he told me that all I could say was ok, and left it at that. Now I’m in some sort of match that will decide the National Champion. Upon hearing that I was very intrigued as through all my travels in my illustrious career I have never been the National champion, world champion seven times mind you but never the National champion. I think it’s the stepping stone to the world title of which I just missed the boat by one week to be included in that, but it’ll only be a matter of time when I can add the WAA World title to my already growing list of championships.
Ok, now the rules of the match are as follows I’m on a four person team. I say person as it includes females, both of whom I’m very familiar with. Well anyway, the winning team gets to face each other in a tag match and the of that will face each other for the title. Now I’m not a man to toot my own horn but when I looked at the line up for the match I was left with a “what the” feeling. I mean I don’t know any of the other people that are in that, could be a bad sign; but then again I thrive on the unknown and the unexpected and this is about as big as you can get barring a pay-per-view match… Which by all means has my name written all over it. Now I in my six plus years in this business I’ve learned, the hard as always, to never look ahead. But I’ve got this feeling that I’m on a one way course to becoming the National Champion; sorry if I feel that way but then again I could be wrong.
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xxxTHE FALLENxxx
The bell is about to ring on a new start for me, as I’ve agreed to “Help” out my friend The Great One and appear in his federation in exchange for being named “Over-Seer”. Now I don’t really know what that means, am to over see the fed. When he told me that all I could say was ok, and left it at that. Now I’m in some sort of match that will decide the National Champion. Upon hearing that I was very intrigued as through all my travels in my illustrious career I have never been the National champion, world champion seven times mind you but never the National champion. I think it’s the stepping stone to the world title of which I just missed the boat by one week to be included in that, but it’ll only be a matter of time when I can add the WAA World title to my already growing list of championships.
Ok, now the rules of the match are as follows I’m on a four person team. I say person as it includes females, both of whom I’m very familiar with. Well anyway, the winning team gets to face each other in a tag match and the of that will face each other for the title. Now I’m not a man to toot my own horn but when I looked at the line up for the match I was left with a “what the” feeling. I mean I don’t know any of the other people that are in that, could be a bad sign; but then again I thrive on the unknown and the unexpected and this is about as big as you can get barring a pay-per-view match… Which by all means has my name written all over it. Now I in my six plus years in this business I’ve learned, the hard as always, to never look ahead. But I’ve got this feeling that I’m on a one way course to becoming the National Champion; sorry if I feel that way but then again I could be wrong.
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[Anthony Phoenix pulls into the Pepsi Center’s Parking lot in his custom made Z-8 Silver BMW Convertible with plates that read champx7. He had decided to drive himself to Denver from his home in Scottsdale, Arizona; since he had only seen this part of the country while flying in his private jet after all Arizona was close to Colorado even though they were big states. Anthony had arrived at the hotel the day before and had checked into this room courtesy of the WAA. The room was small to his standards and he could of upgraded since he was rolling in dough but he decided since this was TGO’s fed he would do as the natives would do and kept the room.
Anthony finally finds a spot next to the arena as even though it was early in the morning several WAA superstars had already arrived not to mention the crew trucks filled with the arena itself and all the crew themselves. Anthony turns off the car and sits there breathing in the crisp mountain air, something that living in Scottsdale and Austin he wasn’t afforded with. He stretches his semi-large muscular arms that were exposed since he was wearing a black wife-beater that read, “Xtreme=Ratings” and green camouflage board shorts that had a golden Phoenix symbol on the pockets, a green do rag on his bald head. Anthony grabbed his crimson and cream duffle bag and exits the car. He looks around and smiles to himself as starts the short trek to the backstage door. When he approaches it he stops for a brief second, takes a deep breath and opens the door.
When he walks in he quickly sees the familiar sights and hears the familiar sounds of a crew hard at work trying to set up for yet another wrestling event. Anthony walks a few more feet when all of sudden he is stopped by a very handsome man holding a microphone, behind him is a camera that is pointing right at Anthony. He smiles at the man and pretends that he doesn’t know what’s going on. ]
So I take it you’re here to interview me, may I ask you your name?.
[The handsome young man smiles briefly and answers Anthony.]
My name is Tyler Snyder and I have the dubious distinction to interview the superstars as they arrive. I was told that I was to find and interview you especially.
[Anthony shows interest when he’s told that Tyler was to find him especially.]
And why is that?
[Tyler doesn’t waste time and answers promptly. ]
Boss’ orders I guess, since it’s no secret that you and the boss are real good friends. I guess he wants to show you the red carpet treatment, which includes an interview. I just don’t know why it was me instead of my twin sister.
[Anthony rubs his stubbled chin and laughs to himself.]
<I’m going to have to send TGO a thank-you present for this.>
[Anthony then shrugs his shoulders.]
So let’s get started, as I would like to get in some work-out time in the nice facilities here.
[Tyler nods as he motions for the cameraman to start filming.]
Hello, I’m Taylor Snyder and I’m here with one of the newest superstars that the WAA has acquired, he is one of the most decorated superstars on the planet having garnered seven world championship in his career not to mention several other championships including every extreme/hardcore title from every fed he’s been in. I have a feeling that the WAA is not going to be any different.
[Taylor smiles and turns towards Anthony.]
Welcome to the WAA, Anthony Phoenix.
Thanks, it’s a pleasure.
[Anthony smiles and trains his deep blue eyes directly on Taylor which makes him stutter a bit.]
Um, ok. Well tonight you get to compete in match that will soon determine the owner of the National Championship. In this first round match, you team up with Ray Fast, Nicoli Hunt, and Mel against Amy Mendes, Rayanne Taylor, Grant Discharge and Joey Storm. Your thoughts?
[Anthony starts to laugh when he hears the names of the other superstars in the match.]
Ok first off I don’t really know any of the others in the match except for Mel, now does that pose a dilemma for the Xtreme One? No not in the least as I’ve been faced with worse odds than that and I still somehow find a way to win. Now I don’t expect any thank-yous from my team as it’s a pleasure all mine. Ok, but as customary I think I need to speak a few words about my opponents…first off Joey Storm…meh, on second thought I don’t think I should even say a damn thing about them as I don’t see them getting past me. Now I know that’s harsh but in all my travels in my illustrious career I never faced a gang of nobodies like I’m going to be facing tonight and that’s putting it mildly. I mean bet you ten to one when the WAA fans heard that I was going to be in the show they flocked by the millions to buy tickets thinking I was going to be in the main event only to be disappointed when the heard I was in a match with relative nobodies…I don’t know about you but I would see it as a let down. But anyway, the Fallen One, regardless of my name; always see the silver lining in everything as I do see it here as well. As this will be possibly the easiest tournament that I’ve ever been in.
[Anthony starts to laugh even harder, which makes Taylor a bit disconcerted. Anthony sees this and stops]
Oh I’m sorry you haven’t really gotten to know me yet. You will in time, next question.
[Taylor smiles rather briefly as he readies himself for the next question]
Ok so we know what you feel about your opponents what do you feel about your team mates…
[Anthony pauses as he shakes his head. ]
Ah, my teammates. Like I said they will get the luxury of a free ride to the next round as a matter of fact the person that’s chosen to be my tag team partner next week should thank me now as that person will end up in the finals against me. Now at that time we all know what the outcome will be but till then all they have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride.
So you mean to tell me that you’re going to be doing all the work?
Meh, do I look like a fool. Of course not, as there is no I in team. What I’m saying is that with everyone giving their best effort we’ll see victory at the end of the day…yeah that’s it.
[Anthony smiles as he finishes his statement.]
Looking ahead.
Ugh-ugh. The Fallen Saint never looks ahead.
[Anthony shakes his head no.]
Ok, then how about this? Where do you see yourself in say the next six months in the WAA?
[Anthony smiles as he rubs his chin again.]
Well I see myself as the WAA World Champion.
But you’re not even in the tournament that will crown the new champion.
That has never stopped the The Fallen Saint before and it won’t stop me now.
[Taylor nods and smiles.]
Ok, Anthony that’s about it, any last words?
[Anthony nods and extends his hand out for the microphone. Taylor hesitates a bit before complying with the request. Anthony nods at Taylor and then turns and stares directly at the camera. ]
Tonight ladies and gentlemen; fans of the WAA, tonight you will witness the debut of one of the greatest superstars that the wrestling business has produced. As tonight will be the debut of yours truly the Fallen Saint, Anthony Phoenix. Now I know that with all my accolades I should be in the main event but not to worry I’ll soon be there…I just have to take care of some business prior, as my overarching plan is become the first grandslam champion in the WAA. To be honest I don’t think it will take me too long. But first things first I must get my first title and as luck would have it I just might have the easiest path to the title as I’ve been paired with and I’m facing “superstars” and use that term loosely that I guess no one has ever heard of as I’m the star power in this match. Meh, doesn’t really matter to me as I plan on doing in the WAA just the same thing as I do in every other federation that has had the privilege of my presence…what ever the hell I want. So, this goes out to my opponents in the match Amy, Rayanne, Grant and Joey your chances will come to an abrupt end as I will be the one to deliver The Last Rites to your brief hopes at becoming the National Champion. Because quite honestly if you didn’t know…WELL…NOW…YOU…SURE…AS…HELL…KNOW.
[Anthony smirks at the camera as it fades out.]