Post by eagles on May 21, 2007 15:10:37 GMT -6
The History
In wrestling history it had become a fad to make your debut a big one, to really attract peoples attention and get them going in the right way. There has been many legendary and great debuts, some have been matches, some have been attacks, some have even been losses in matches, but most of the time it was one superstar mouthing off and pulling shit on a known superstar and trying to make an IMPACT. This was the case of what was now happening in the POW with the debut of a man named Hannibal.
Only a few weeks ago Josh Eagles was in a match that he had well in hand and was about to score the win, when Hannibal decided to make his presence felt taking Eagles out with a cheap shot and leaving him to be pinned by his less then worthy opponent. This had turned many heads and people wondered what purpose Hannibal would have in attacking Josh Eagles?
Now if this had been one attack one week to show an alliance or just to make an impact it would have been a whole different story. But when you mess with a wrestler the caliber of Josh Eagles you do not walk away unscathed, so Josh answered back after the next few weeks with different attacks and costing Hannibal a few matches as well. This escalated to a full on war with these two beating each other all around the arena and eventually catching the attention of Tito Capaci who saw that this needed to be settled and booked them in a match for Supermania III, one on one, Josh Eagles vs Hannibal... Let the GRUDGE be settled!
Only a few weeks ago Josh Eagles was in a match that he had well in hand and was about to score the win, when Hannibal decided to make his presence felt taking Eagles out with a cheap shot and leaving him to be pinned by his less then worthy opponent. This had turned many heads and people wondered what purpose Hannibal would have in attacking Josh Eagles?
Now if this had been one attack one week to show an alliance or just to make an impact it would have been a whole different story. But when you mess with a wrestler the caliber of Josh Eagles you do not walk away unscathed, so Josh answered back after the next few weeks with different attacks and costing Hannibal a few matches as well. This escalated to a full on war with these two beating each other all around the arena and eventually catching the attention of Tito Capaci who saw that this needed to be settled and booked them in a match for Supermania III, one on one, Josh Eagles vs Hannibal... Let the GRUDGE be settled!
The Present
The scene opens upon a packed arena that would in just a few short minutes be the launch of POW's Supermania III which some consider to be the biggest event of the year, with so many title matches and well just matches period being on the card this was sure to raise a few eyebrows and sell a few tickets. This was demonstrated, by the men, woman, and children who were all standing with excited looks on their faces waiting for the show to being so they could see their favorite POW Stars in action.
It didn't matter if they were their too see Tito Capaci square off against Flying Diamond Cutter Man, or if they wanted to see the Brother vs Brother match between Flap Flanagan and Reck Maverick, or even if they were ready to see the score settled once and for all between Josh Eagles and Hannibal. This would be the best show in the world on this day and these fans could sense it in the air around them, the ground under their feet, and the excitement in everyone's whispers, shouts, and screams.
So it was no surprise to anyone, well actually it was a surprise to everyone when "Sad But True" by Metallica played over the P.A. system, the lights began to dim and that classic strobe started to lick the stage and they crowd went crazy with cheers. They were not cheering for the man who would soon be stepping onto that platform, but instead for the start of the show, not even realizing what the music and the lights would soon mean.
Needless to say by the increase in boo's they were sadly disappointed to see Jeska Eagles step onto the platform and begin the now classic signal that would bring out the self proclaimed "Champion Of The People" Josh Eagles. As would be expected Josh burst onto the ramp full of energy to the insane boo's of the crowd. Josh was letting his hair dangle as per usual and his wearing his "Legend Returns" T-Shirt, as he was still in negotiations over the rights for the "Champion of the People" slogan and as always his black and red wrestling tights.
Hand in hand the Eagles duo makes their way to the ring and Jeska steps up to part the ropes for her arrogant husband and he steps into the ring and begins taunting the crowd while Jeska moves to the side to fetch him a mic. As always happens Josh grabs the mic and is forced to wait a decent amount of time for the chatter of the fans to die away.
"Can you feel it in the air? Can you feel the excitement? The anticipation? Can you feel it, SUPERMANIA III right here in St. Louis?"
The crowd begins cheering loudly at the name of their home city and the quick and very out of character cheap pop of Josh Eagles, is there a change on the wind?
"Yes, I can feel it... but that is not the excitement of Supermania, this is all in anticipation for your truly, the Champion of the People, me... JOSH EAGLES!!!"
This in turn provokes the exact opposite reaction and the fans start to boo louder then they ever have before and Josh stands center ring soaking it all in with a smile as though each and every person in the crowd was his adoring public.
"You see the facts are very simple, for the past few weeks you people, the POW fans have watched your programing being bogged down by a mediocre, well more then the rest of the roster, wrestler coming out week after week and interfering in my affairs. What should have been happening was round 3 between Reck Maverick and myself here at Supermania, but instead I was forced to sacrifice my own personal gain to answer the calls of the people and take care of some asshat known as Hannibal!
Yes that is correct right here tonight in the center of this ring I will be facing off against Hannibal in a match that will show the world that Josh Eagles is not a man to mess with and will send him packing back out of the POW and out of the minds and dreams of every fan who watches this great sport. Once again the cheers will rise up around the world and will chant for the name of Josh Eagles, the Returning Legend, the Savior of Wrestling, the Champion of the People!!!"
Yes that is correct right here tonight in the center of this ring I will be facing off against Hannibal in a match that will show the world that Josh Eagles is not a man to mess with and will send him packing back out of the POW and out of the minds and dreams of every fan who watches this great sport. Once again the cheers will rise up around the world and will chant for the name of Josh Eagles, the Returning Legend, the Savior of Wrestling, the Champion of the People!!!"
The crowd seems truly puzzled at this moment in time. Jeska is clapping for Josh, but the crowd hates both men Hannibal and Josh and to them this match really does not mean a whole lot and in truth the would have rather seen Reck Maverick beat Josh Eagles around the ring, but Reck was engaged to Flap Flanagan tonight in what could be considered another Grudge Match, so instead they got stuck listening to the ramblings of Eagles on some no named idiot they didn't even care about... so more the less the crowd stayed quite silent... this didn't even phase Josh.
"Right now though I would like to address my opponent Hannibal and I would like to make this on behalf of all the 20,000 Eagles fans in the arena tonight... just who in the Eagles Ire did you think you were picking a fight with? Did you think that coming in and making an impact on the NEXT POW Midwest Heavyweight Champion would be that easy? My name is Josh Eagles and I assume that is a name you must have known well... then again I don't think you have the brains to know anyway so it was likely your idiot manager who pointed you in my direction.
But let me tell you something it was not a smart idea! You see you were not and would have never been a blip on my radar screen. For the last few weeks I have been on a hot streak and I am just two more matches away from dismantling Reck Maverick and getting the shot I rightfully deserve at the POW Midwest Heavyweight Championship. But then there is you... walking in here like you are something big and stinking up this place with your ass like wrestling skills and your less then stunning appearance and you try to make an impact using ME???
Well I will tell you something Hannibal, I will not stand for it and nor will the PEOPLE! Here in the POW we stand for a certain quality, a certain BREED of people and you my friend do just no fit the standards... well actually I am the only person on this roster that does which is why every person who is anybody cheers the name of Josh Eagles, bows down and worships me like I am a god and in this place and in this buissness... I AM... just ask the fans!!"
But let me tell you something it was not a smart idea! You see you were not and would have never been a blip on my radar screen. For the last few weeks I have been on a hot streak and I am just two more matches away from dismantling Reck Maverick and getting the shot I rightfully deserve at the POW Midwest Heavyweight Championship. But then there is you... walking in here like you are something big and stinking up this place with your ass like wrestling skills and your less then stunning appearance and you try to make an impact using ME???
Well I will tell you something Hannibal, I will not stand for it and nor will the PEOPLE! Here in the POW we stand for a certain quality, a certain BREED of people and you my friend do just no fit the standards... well actually I am the only person on this roster that does which is why every person who is anybody cheers the name of Josh Eagles, bows down and worships me like I am a god and in this place and in this buissness... I AM... just ask the fans!!"
Josh lowers the mic and looks around the ring at the front row of the audience, obviously looking for somebody and then he seems to spot them and he jumps down out of the ring and heads toward the barricade with his mic in hand. He stops in front of it and looks at a young man of about 22 years of age with long hair and a cowboy hat and anybody who knows their Josh Eagles history would recognize this man and the shorter balding man sitting beside him as Damian Storm and Keifer Strong, two UWL alumni and former students of Josh Eagles.
"Alright, you look like you are a smart fellow and know what you are talking about... even if you do wear finda a funny looking hat! Let me ask you.. tonight I face off against Hannibal, I just gotta ask who you think will be winning this match?"
"Well boss... I mean Mr. Eagles, being one of your biggest fans I would have to say that it is a no brainer that you are going to be the day lights out of that two bit nobody and make us Canadians proud and keep on being the Champions of the People. I mean look at it really, a bonified legend vs a nobody who thinks he is tough, I gotta take you on this one!"
"That there is right! This pretty boy bloke ere' is right! There ain't nobody betta then Josh Eagles and there ain't eva will be. If that nancy comes down to that ere' ring an ain't be expecting no foit (fight) then e' is in for an ass kickin' of a life time!"
Josh looks a both men and pretends to get all blurry eyed and teary as he pulls the mic away and heads back towards the ring.
"There you go, you heard it from the people themselves! Hannibal you don't stand a chance against me tonight or on any other night or day of the week. You made a grave mistake when you picked a fight with Josh Eagles and it is a mistake you WILL live to regret you can count on that. Tonight is Supermania III the night of Unification if you will... but the only unifying feeling you will receive tonight is my fist and your face.
So get your ass ready punk because Josh Eagles is rolling hot, the people are ready to see me rumble and I am going to use you are a good old warm up to Reck Maverick... don't think my head will be with you all night there Hannibal, as soon as I am done making quick work of you my thoughts will be right with Reck Maverick and Flap Flanagan! You see boy, you are not even the issue here and frankly not one person in this arena cares how this one goes down as long as the victor is YOURS TRULY!!"
So get your ass ready punk because Josh Eagles is rolling hot, the people are ready to see me rumble and I am going to use you are a good old warm up to Reck Maverick... don't think my head will be with you all night there Hannibal, as soon as I am done making quick work of you my thoughts will be right with Reck Maverick and Flap Flanagan! You see boy, you are not even the issue here and frankly not one person in this arena cares how this one goes down as long as the victor is YOURS TRULY!!"
"Sad But True" plays again as Josh and Jeska make their way back down the ramp to get ready for tonights match.
Backstage
The camera stays on Josh as he moves to the backstage with Jeska and is surprised with a run in from current POW Midwest Heavyweight Champion, Shawn Stevens. Josh instantly tightens up and looks ready for a fight as Shawn adjusts his belt.
"Well, well... it looks like you waist is a little bare these days Bird Boy!"
Josh looks at Shawn and knows he is talking about losing the UWL World Title and Shawn smiles as he sees he has hit a nerve on Eagles as only Shawn Stevens can.
"Well anyway I was just passing by wanted to wish you luck, since I mean... if you are the way you were when I wrestled you, you are going to need it!"
Shawn laughs loudly and starts to walk away, but Josh reaches up and grabs Shawn's arm.
"You better win tonight because when I am done with Reck I am coming to do the same thing you once did to me and that is take your entire world away from you, starting with that!"
Josh let's Shawn go and then turns and walks away leaving Shawn smiling and shaking his head.