Post by The One on May 28, 2007 17:10:23 GMT -5
Laughter fills the room as the sound of glasses clinging together can be heard. Szaban stands facing the camera as the backs of four men can be seen. The man farthest to the left is much taller than Szaban seemingly towering over him, the man must stand over seven foot tall and weigh above 280 pounds. The man moves just enough so that he can be seen by the camera, as the world notices this man to be Kevin Nash.
Nash~
Szaban I have to admit kid you have come a long way. I remember when you were twelve years old just starting off trying to get by in whatever you could, grasping for Intercontinental Titles and Tag Team Championships. But now look at you.
Nash picks up the XVI World Title and inspects it
Nash~
Not just a world Champion but the front man for an entire federation. You have definitely done what your old tag team partner could not.
With that comment another man laughs as he slightly pushes Nash back. This man has brown and black shoulder length hair that is soaked down. Standing around six foot seven inches he snatches the World Title from Nash's hands and looks at it himself, as he does this he gets into view for the cameraman to be able to pick up the toothpick that is hanging off his lip and then able to see that it is Scott Hall.
Szaban~
Hey now, Scott has held his share of titles top to bottom. Between him and Shawn early on they taught me everything that I needed to know. Hell everyone that was in the Klique 2K helped me get where I am today.
Hall takes the title and hands it back to Szaban who puts it down on the table in the middle of the room
Hall~
Hey Yo, I remember when this kid could not even make a tag without asking me if it was time. But now? But now the survey says this is the man who runs the industry.
Szaban rolls his eyes as he looks down at the World Title thinking about how far he has come since he was a twelve year old with a dream to being a twenty-two year old with everything going his way.
Szaban~
Yeah it has been a long road. Even on my sixteenth birthday right after we all split up to different companies when I won my first World Championship Title I was unsure what I am doing. But I think pretty much got this down now. Ten years of blood sweat and tears, two retirements and many titles later I am still going strong.
The guys laugh as the know exactly what Szaban is talking about. The man who is standing closest to Szaban has broad shoulders and fluffy blonde hair. He places his arm on Szaban's shoulder, as he begins to speak it is obvious as to who is speaking to him. Paul "triple H" Leveseque
H~
Matt we have all retired. And everytime we do we end up coming back and doing more and more than we had ever imagined. Hell I retired before I won my first World Title but I was asked to comeback and I did, I came back and got to be the one to lead that Federation into Wrestlemania and for the first time I was actually a leader. What you have done in ten years and as consistant as you have is nothing short of impressive. Matt like I said we have all been where you are right now and we know what it is like to feel like you are overwhelmed with the weight on your shoulders.
Hall~
Hey Yo, Szaban remember just because you have already done what you have done everyone will always look at you as who you have been. Razor Ramon? You don't think I still get those comments cause that is the biggest thing people remember from me. So regardless whenever you stop wrestling, not everyone has and that means that your in-ring character will always live so when you do try to make a comeback even if it where to be a manager people are still going to want to see Szaban compete as a World Champion. There is never escaping what you faught for. And since you are there right now and you are on the night of your biggest match ever you have got to remember that Szaban may be your name, but you belong to the fans and they deserve to get you being Szaban whenever they call for it.
Nash~
And to them Szaban is the Champion
The guys all joke around and bullshit as the fourth member of the group taps Szaban on the shoulder and whispers something in his ear as he points towards the door. Szaban shakes his head as the door walk past everyone and towards the door.
Szaban~
Hey guys me and Shawn got to talk outside for a minute okay so we'll be right back.
The guys all raise their drinks to say 'okay' as they continue bullshitting with one another.The two men walk outside and Szaban stands face to face with the man that got him into Sports Entertainment The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels.
Shawn~
So tell me man what's going on how are you really feeling about this match? Cause I can see it in your eyes how you are stuck thinking about tonight so what's going on man?
Szaban looks at the ground as he sucks his teeth. He adjusts his eyes as he looks at Shawn
Szaban~
Just a lot is on the line tonight Shawn.
Shawn shakes his head in understanding
Shawn~
Let's see World Title, Seven Years, Pride, Career. Yeah I would say there is a lot on the line. But Matt listen to me, you have to have faith in yourself just like everyone of us has in you. Just like the thousands of people that are here tonight, cause they are all here for you. And the millions around the world that are wearing their Planet-Z t-shirts tonight. Matt I have known you longer than anybody in this business your Aunt and I went to school together and I you have always been like a family member to me, and you have to believe in me when I say trust yourself tonight and do not worry about what someone else says about you or this match.
Szaban is standing with his head slightly tilted trying to hide the emotion behind his eyes. Szaban knows deep inside that the world is behind him in this match, but for the first time as the countdown gets closer and closer Szaban is losing the mental battle as Jihad has finally gotten inside of his head.
Szaban~
I have been in big matches and I have done amazing things. I have ended streaks, careers, and dictatorships. But this is more personal than it has ever been and now for the first time I actually do not have all of the answers. I am always sure of how things will turn out. I have always been able to answer someone by looking in their eyes and telling them that I will come out on top, or that I will do something when I say it. But why is tonight different?
Shawn listens to Szaban, and part of him feels bad for the lost and confused kid but the rest of him knows that it is his responsibility to tell Szaban to man up and get it done tonight.
Shawn~
Look if you doubt yourself now then you had might as well listen to Sullivan and run away now cause he is going to kill you. But if you snap the hell out of it right now, man up and do what you came here to do tonight and retain your title and silence the past seven years you will go into that match and come out just the same. So Szaban listen to me, and look at me when I am talking to you.
Szaban's eyes shift from right to left then concentrate on Shawn Michaels
Shawn~
Champ this is your world. None disqualification match you versus the man that you can not stand. This is your chance to take Planet-Z and invade the VnB, you can do this and you are the only person that is going to stop you from being victorious.
Szaban is listening as he shakes his head and is starting to show the once faded sense of determination
Szaban~
Yeah. Shawn I know why I came here tonight and I know that it is what I've got to do. I just let myself get to myself it really is not even Jihad that bothers me. It is just knowing what everyone expects, and if I
Shawn is quick to interject on Szaban's comments
Shawn~
There is no and. You know what is expected and you are going to do that. You have never been able to psych yourself out before so do not start now. Get your shit together and get out to that ring and come back here so that everyone can celebrate.
Szaban looks down then when his gaze returns forward Szaban has a confident smirk on his face.
Szaban~
Tonight is going to be a great night. I am ready, let's get this done.
Shawn~
Good now let's get back inside for a little bit. Relax have fun and then we can go to work.
They shake hands and do a quick embrace as Szaban and Shawn reenter the locker room
