It echoes over the speakers, the crowd almost unanimously deciding now is the best time to start the booing. A few moments pass, and the voice known by almost everyone comes over the speakers once more.
"I said, AHEM!"
The crowd gets louder with their boos, not allowing anything else to be said.
"I SAID THAT I SAID, AHEM! WHY DO YOU PE- You know what, nevermind."
Suddenly the lights go out around the arena, the crowd not sure how to respond as this is not what usually follows the whiny voice that echoed over the arena mere moments ago. A spotlight falls, proving that it is still part of the same act, belonging to the one and only Matt Striker. He stands center stage, the spotlight on him, a smirk across his face. The crowd boos him, but he has calmed himself, not yelling anymore but instead speaking in a normal tone.
[Matt Striker] Life, is about struggle. It's about the overcoming of adversity in the time of need and about learning, from experience. Some people master this art while others, they fall short. I'd like to think the people seated around the arena tonight have learned, but they have not. They fail to see the genious in front of them each and everytime I- WILL YOU SHUT YOUR MOUTHS!?
The crowd had started booing, showering Striker in negativity before he could even finish his spiel. Striker stops, straightening his tie, before continuing in a slightly louder voice, trying to speak over the crowd.
[Matt Striker] Tonight is about overcoming adversity yet again because tonight, it's up to a wheel to decide the fate of three men. One of which, is almost certain to win. Because he knows adversity. He has spent three long years, clawing and scratching at his chance to become something great here and has still yet to capture it. When his time arose, everything came crashing down around him. His friends all left him, and his heart was broken. Now, he's a machine. Programed to do as I tell him. Programed to do as I ask of him. Programmed to win here tonight.
Striker looks around as the crowd starts to buuld in cheers, excited for who he's introducing, not who is speaking.
[Matt Striker] Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to humbly introduce one of the greatest men in the locker room if not the single greatest. Tonight, he's going to take whatever is thrown at him and throw it right back, finally capturing glory. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce, MY BEST FRIEND, the one and only, SHOWTIME, ERIC, YOUNG!
Then the lights go out once again, the crowd erupting in cheers. In a few moments, the titantron lights up as do the lights in the arena, a theme hitting the airwaves sending the crowd into a frenzy.
The lights erupt into a green color as the man himself comes out onto stage, looking up at the sky. He eyes slide to the side, finding the ring, smirking. He's dressed in a new attire of course, showing how important this night is for him. Eric Young takes center stage, looking around for a moment before rushing the ring in a stomping fashion.
[Mauro Ranallo] Ladies and gentlemen we are underway in our next match here in Las Vegas.
[Corey Graves] And what a match it's going to be. Randy Orton is going to destroy Eric Young and Seth Rollins in no time.
[Mauro Ranallo] I'm not so sure about that Graves, but we'll have to wait and see.
He's down the ramp in no time, the crowd having reached for him to high five them but he simply ignores them, too focused on the match to come. He slides into the ring, taking off across it, head snapping left to right furiously, soaking in the crowd's love. He then turns to the ropes, moving towards them and mounting them, staring out into the crowd.
[Corey Graves] Needless to say, Eric Young seems focused here tonight with his eye on the prize.
[Mauro Ranallo] Right you are. Tonight he finally gets his hands on Randy Orton in an actual match-up, and also the man who attacked his best friend, at least in his eyes, Seth Rollins.
[Corey Graves] And honestly, I can't wait. This is going to be a good one.
He steps off of them, turning back, looking at Matt Striker who has now appeared at ringside. He kneels down by the ropes where he and Matt can talk. After a few short words, Striker goes to the ramp, heading up it, not looking back. In mere moments, he has disappeared behind the curtain again.
[Mauro Ranallo] I guess Eric wanted to fight this battle on his own!
[Corey Graves] What a fool. Matt Striker is a genious and Eric should of had him out here coaching him to victory.
The arena echos in a chorus of boos as Orton comes out onto the stage, he looks up into the crowd and throws his hands in the air as he does his signature pose, he seems to be wearing a new shirt that's light blue and has RKO on the front, he turns his back to the camera and points to where it says #OuttaNowhere he spins back around with a smirk on his face staring dagger at Eric Young who is standing in the ring and hasn't taken his eyes off of him. Orton slowly walks down the ramp in a motion that seems he isn't to eager to step into that ring tonight. He ascends the stairs still looking at Young, Young steps closer to Orton to which Orton just shakes his finger and jumps off the steps, he walks over to the announce table and sits on top of it in a relaxed pose. Young shaking his head at Orton but Orton doesn't care what Young thinks as he jumps off the table and snatches a fans popcorn. The fan yells at Orton but Orton just ignores him and sits back on the table enjoying the buttery goodness as he waits for the third man.
The crowd goes nuts for Seth Rollins! Rollins walks to the stage with a huge smile in his face as he lets the roar of approval wash over him.
Rollins stares at all the ladders that have been set up before hand around him before smiling and descending down the ramp (Mauro Ranallo) A pretty bold and what someone might call even dangerous choice that Seth Rollins has chosen tonight (Corey Graves) Seems SO confident that he's actually gonna win the match. Which is gonna make it even more satisfying when it's Orton who walks out the winner
(Mauro Ranallo) Nothing against Orton because he has just about as much a shot as either of these men but you'd be an idiot to count out Eric Young OR Seth Rollins Seth stands on the ring apron and vaults himself over the ropes. He holds his arms outstretched as the crowd cheer for him. As Seth's eyes lock with Eric Young's his smile disappears. You can see the two mouthing at each other but what they're saying can't be heard. Finally Orton slinks in the ring and seems to be creeping up on the two but both superstars heads snap towards him, stopping him in his tracks. The men all stare down each other as the ref points to the mysterious briefcase at the top. Neither man know what it holds and if it's even worth putting their body through this kind of torture. But there is only one way to find out. The ref calls for the bell as this triple threat starts
S P O I L E R S
A H E A D ! ! !
Orton grasps the case as he holds it close. He slowly descends the ladder and holds the case up much to the dismay of the crowd. He rolls out of the ring and goes into the back holding the case high and leaving Young and Rollins in the ring staring him down with anger in their eyes. The camera pans back to the ring where Young and Seth stand, having a moment to theirselves. Randy's theme slowly dies out as the crowd chants the two's names, having wanted them to win over the jerk that is Orton.
[Corey Graves] Though I don't like either of these guys too much, they deserve this reaction.
[Mauro Ranallo] I couldn't agree with you more Graves. These two deserve every ounce of it.
Seth stands, running a hand through his hair while Young sits in the corner, eyes staring at the mat. Rollins moves towards him, standing over him for a moment with his hands on his hips. He then slowly extends a hand as a sign of respect to Young. Eric slowly looks up at it, face not explaining thought. He then pulls himself up using the top rope, allowing him to stand and address the hand in front of him.
[Mauro Ranallo] What a sign of respect!
[Corey Graves] Alright, this is overkill.
The crowd is showering the sign of respect in cheers galore, in love with the idea of these two heroes of the people having mutual respect with each other. Young looks around at the crowd, then to the hand, mulling over his options. Then his hand leaves his side, slowly coming out to shake Seth's.
"STOP!"
And the crowd changes on a dime. The voice of none other than Matt Striker coming over the speakers, halting Eric immediately. Eric's eyes turn to the stage, finding Striker standing there, mic in hand, face contorted into fury.
[Matt Striker] Don't you dare shake that miscreants hand!
Eric looks almost hurt, seeming torn on what to do. He looks to the hand again, Seth having turned back to Eric, trying to talk him into shaking his hand. Matt however thunders over the speakers, dictating the coversation.
[Matt Striker] DON'T YOU DARE! It's already aggrovating that you came out here and lost to Randy but don't you dare sit their and even entertain the idea of shaking Seth's hand. He is, BEANEATH you! Listen to me Eric.
Eric stares at the hand, almost ignoring Matt for a moment.
[Matt Striker] I SAID LISTEN TO ME! I AM YOUR BEST FRIEND! LISTEN TO ME!
Eric's eyes snap to the stage. Striker almost smirking.
[Matt Striker] Yeah, that's right. I've been here since day one. I've never once led you astray. I've only ever helped you. So now, I ask that you listen to me. Tonight is the start of something great. Tonight, is the start of your new journey. Your new path to righteousness. Tonight is where Eric Young is reborn. We have three weeks. Three weeks to rebuild. Come with me Eric. Come home with your best friend and let us begin. I'm a genious! You can't deny it! You need me! YOU NEED ME! COME ON ERIC!
Eric seems so broken, unsure of what to do as Seth continues to offer his hand, trying this best to keep Eric from leaving. But Eric's arm slowly falls to a shower of boos. He looks around, mouth moving stating "I'm sorry" as the crowd is furious with Striker. Striker can be seen nodding approval of the option that Eric is taking as Young drops to the mat, rolling out of the ring.
[Mauro Ranallo] Eric is making the wrong decision! I can't believe this!
[Corey Graves] Eric is making the single greatest decision he has ever made. He chose to save his career!
Eric can be seen, tearing up at the decision as he walks up the ramp, apologizing to the fans who are now booing him. He is mummering, the first words we've heard him say in months as he staggers up the ramp. Once he reaches the top, Striker throws his arm over Eric, helping him into the back. Seth watches on, shaking his head in disappointment as the camera cuts to another segment.
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