:: When it all begins ::

Beginnings. New adventures, new stories to tell, new dreams, new goals. Just plain out something new. Something different than what you’re used to. The very same thought that scares individuals. People get scared at the thought that they will be doing something new soon. What come to their heads are fears of new problems. Fears of going through the new adjustment in their lives that they are aren’t used to.

Some examples are, when you’re kid, a new school could be frightening at first. You don’t know if you’ll fit in, if you’ll make any new friends, or new enemies. You get worried at the thought of standing in front of the class and all eyes are on you when the teacher introduces you. You worry about where you’re going to seat at lunch because you don’t know anyone. You have no idea if by this time someone will tell you to sit with them. It’s a real bad experience, especially once you’re on your later years of adolescence. Another example of fear of something new is your job. You go and apply, have the interview, ace it, then it’s just a matter of days before you’re put on the schedule and expected to deliver. At first, you don’t know what to expect, you don’t know what your expectations will be... You won’t know if you’re the new guy replacing a beloved former worker who just got fire, or that is going be let go soon enough.

It’s all a hassle, that’s why no body likes trying to start something new. Everyone realizes that the new challenges that a waits could be tough, very difficult and just choose not to at the very least try. .These people are unfortunately seventy percent of the World. Only a very short amount of the thirty percent tries what they have dreamed of, and of those thirty percent, maybe a ten percent will be able to accomplish what it is they wanted. It’s tough to follow a dream, so people decide to be normal, just like their family. They take into account how difficult it will be, and how much time they will waste if they try and fail, so they just don’t bother at all. The idea of being average is something that doesn’t bothers them. So they live their lives happily, or so they say.

Why do people quit before trying? Is it because they ¨can’t¨ do it? Because it’s ¨impossible¨? No. That’s not the answer. What most of this world needs is something called ambition. Ambition is described as: ¨an earnest desire for some type of achievement of distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment.¨ If more people had that though, everyone would be famous probably, or rich, so it’s a good thing that there is such an unbalanced scale.

The thought of being ambitious usually categorizes people as bad human beings, people who would do just about anything for money and fame. It’s logical for people to think that though. It’s the way the human mind works... If two different individuals happen to have the same dream, yet only one actually achieves it, the other will envy him. He will utterly say how he found out it was wrong for him to begin with, that it was changing him. Everything in the book is used for those who fail. So they simply want to dirty the others name to society to get some sort of recognition and sick satisfaction. But while one is too busy doing that, the other one will only carry on to better things, thus making that person irate. Irate because the one did what the other one failed to do, having the same possibilities. This scenario doesn’t only come into account for fame; it comes into account for everything you do in life. Once the competition beats you whether it was for that new job, that spot on the team, anything, it will be there and it will not just go away. They will have to live with that feeling of what it could have been, but wasn’t. And it will carry on for the rest of that person’s life. Sad, huh? It is, but unfortunately, true.

Me personally, I couldn’t live with that thought of failure in my life. A wise man once said: ¨pursue your dreams, and see how far you get. If you fail, keep your head up high, you tried your best, but maybe it wasn’t for you. Just go home, set a new goal and try that. Just don’t live your life emptily because you were scared of taking a chance. Quitting is one of the biggest sins of all. If the only thing stopping you from getting what you is yourself, maybe you just don’t deserve it.¨

I have taken that quote, and applied it all of my life. It got me this far, and now it’s time to start fresh once again and try something new. Take my chance now, give my best, see the outcome... A new adventure approaches, and it’s a thrilling thought. The adventure it’s No Mercy Wrestling, the goal is success. My name is Brandon Michaels, and this is where my story begins.

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The scene begins to open and we quickly get a glimpse of some city lights. It’s about sixty degrees cold, and some what windy. We quickly recognize the nation wide known Empire State building, realizing that we are staring at the city of New York, obviously. Cameras close in on one of New York’s most luxurious hotels: The Pierre, A Taj Hotel. We zoom in a little close to see one of the top floor suites where we finally try and see the inside. The room is completely pitch black except for one single solitary score of light which is coming through the partially drawn curtains. We notice that the bed is empty, except for one very attractive redhead laying there with the covers half over her. The camera moves slowly around the room until it reaches one of its windows. We finally see a shadow of a man leaning against a wall. He is dressed in a pair of gray sweat pants, a black tank top, and white sneakers...

The man walks toward the glass sliding doors and completely opens them. He walks outside onto the balcony and stands by the edge, leaning his arms on the railing. As he does this we get a better view of the man, he has brown hair, black eyes, and looks like he could use a shave. The man is obviously deeply thinking about something. He looks out at the moon and then down toward the street below, before he hears somebody calling his name. He looks over towards the bed where the fiery redhead was laying down, she has just rubbed her eyes and yawned, and she looks at the clock and then tilts her head sympathetically before sitting up in the bed.

Red Head: What’s wrong?

Unknown Man: Nothing, I just can’t sleep again.

Red Head: Why babes?

Unknown Man: Nothing really, don’t worry. It’s unimportant.

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The attractive red head looks at the man and rolls her eyes, she seems to be able to tell he’s lying, but she’d rather change the subject than to start a fight.

Red Head: Ok then. Anyway, you know I’m very happy you came to see me Brandon. It seems like forever since we were together, this whole traveling thing its a little pain you know.

Unknown Man: Yeah, I know. But hey its part of you career, so we’re going to have to just learn how to live with it.

Red Head: I know, but still, I miss you when you’re not around.

Unknown Man: I know baby, me too.

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The read head smiles at the man that we now know goes by the name of Brandon.

Red Head: Lucky for me though, that I have such a loving boyfriend that comes and visits me even if its twelve hundred miles away.

Brandon: Yep, that’s me. Which reminds me, Cami, I gotta be honest, I didn’t only come here for you. I mean I did, for the most part, but I also came to New York because I was checking out a job opportunity.

Red Head: Oh really? Did you call my friend about that modeling job I told you about?

Brandon: Hmm, no, that wasn’t it. Modeling might be your thing, but that’s not for me.

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The woman, that we now know is Cami, looks perplexed for a moment, before she tries to fulfill her now obvious curiosity.

Cami: So, if it’s not that, then what job are you talking about?

Brandon: Well, that’s what I wanted to talk to you about actually….

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Cami now has a more curious look on her face. Brandon goes over to a table, where a letter is just right on top of it. He grabs the letter and brings it over to Cami by the bed, which turns on her night lamp. She looks at the logo which reads, nMw. She quickly begins to read the letter out loud.

Cami: ¨Dear, Brandon Michaels. We are very happy to inform you, that we have reviewed your try out for No Mercy Wrestling, and that you have been accepted. Please join us on October the 17th, at 3pm, on our NMW Headquarters so we can further discuss your contract. Sincerely, The nMw Staff team.¨

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Cami looks up at Brandon somewhat confused, before she breaks the silence after a few seconds.

Cami: I thought you said that you were done with wrestling…

Brandon Michaels: Camilla, you know I tried, but lets be honest here for a second, this is always been my dream, and well, now this opportunity showed up, so I just had to take it. I tried many other things before, but I’m tired of that, I want something else you know.

Camilla: Yeah, ok. Well, you know I’m not exactly happy with you career choice, but hey, if it makes you happy, then go for it.

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Brandon smiles at Camilla, who forces a smile her self. He goes over to the bed where she’s sitting down and sits next to her. He kisses her on the forehead then speaks.

Brandon Michaels: I knew you’d understand.

Camilla: Yeah... So, when do you start?

Brandon Michaels: Well, I just have to go to sign the contract and everything today, and then they will pretty much fill me in on everything.

Camilla: Oh ok. I hope its not too soon, I want to have you around at least for a few days…Anyway, I’m sleepy, I’m going back to sleep. We’ll take more about that you in the morning baby.

Brandon Michaels: Ok. Good night babe.

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Camilla gives Brandon back his letter, which he puts on a night table near him, as turns her body and covers herself with the blankets. Michaels just lies back down with one arm behind his head, thinking deeply. The scene then slowly fades out.

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to realize that Camilla is not at all happy about my choice to continue being a wrestler, but could I blame her? Given the fact that she knows the story about my father I don’t blame her at all. Maybe one day she will be able to get over that, and realize that the same story will not happen to me. But maybe it’s not just that that bothers her, maybe it’s the fact that she knows that now we will be seeing each other even less than before. Her modeling career just like mine requires a lot of traveling and it doesn’t leave much time to be at home. We have managed to work this long distance before, but it seems it’s starting to really get to her. All well, what can I do? Ever since day one we have known this, we’ve known that all of the traveling would be difficult, but I’m sure we will manage to work everything out.

But for now, it’s all a matter of time before I sign my contract and officially become an nMw star. I am pretty curious and excited to see what this company has, and where it will take me. I feel that now I am more prepared than before in any case. In CWA I had a good stint and leaving it was something very hard for me to do, but I guess you just can’t control the things that happen in your life sometimes. Either way, I feel like I’ve grown up a lot, and now I’m just patiently waiting to take the next step. I’ll see how it goes when I meet the executives from nMw, but as far as I’m concerned, that will be my new job. The anxiety I have is great, and the time is just winding down, it should all officially start soon…

Madison Square Garden, the biggest stage of them all, the mother of all that is wrestling. The place that has crowned many of the greatest wrestlers the world has seen. It is definitely the sanctuary for many wrestlers. This is where their stories began, where it all happened. However it is also the place that has seen many dreams shattered and destroyed. It’s some what of double edged sword. Madison Square Garden can make you, or break you. However, today it won’t be host of wrestling it self, that wont be until October 28th. Today it will serve as the place that will record and make official the contract signing of a young star with much future; Brandon Michaels. He is set to meet today with NMW General Manager; Joseph Johnson to make it all official and add Brandon Michaels to its active roster, how will it go? Soon we will see.

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New York City. 5pm, 67 degrees cold out and very windy. Streets filled with people walking in all directions with ridiculous traffic jams. That’s the first thing we see as the scene open. Cameras continue to focus on the main attractions around the area, the incredible sky scrapers, the Empire State building is the easiest to recognize. Slowly we find ourselves at the grandest stage of them of all, the world wide known Madison Square Garden. Once inside we find ourselves inside of a very luxurious office, inside we find the figure of a blonde haired man, wearing a dark blue Armani three piece suit. The name is quickly recognized as nMw General Manager; Joseph Johnson. He is sitting on his desk writing down some stuff on a piece of paper, suddenly there’s a knock on the door. Johnson looks over and stops what he’s doing; he quickly gets up from his chair and goes towards the door, which he eventually opens. On the outside we see Brandon Michaels; he is wearing a white hat with a weird tribal symbol, among with a black leather jacket and black jeans, with black shoes. Johnson invites him in and closes the door back. He then begins to speak.

Joseph Johnson: Welcome, Brandon Michaels. Thank you for coming out here today.

Brandon Michaels: Thank you, it´s a pleasure to be here and an honor to meet you sir.

Joseph Johnson: Why don't you have a seat? And then we can discuss the nMw.

Brandon Michaels: Ok, Perfect.

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Both, Johnson and Michaels take a sit across from each other. Johnson quickly speaks again.

Joseph Johnson: So tell me, what can you bring to the table in No Mercy Wrestling? Why should I give you a contract?

Brandon Michaels: Well sir, I won’t lie, I’m not going to tell you what every other person that has applied for the job has told you. This wasn’t my dream as a child really. It goes further down the line. There have been many wrestlers from my family, and my father was one. He was very unfortunate though and was never able to make it into the big time, and couldn’t accomplish his dream. So you can say part of my reason for coming here it’s because I want to do what all of the other Michaels’s have not been able to do, make a legacy in this business. There is just something about the memories of my father that eventually turned my feelings towards this business and made me realize that I’m the last hope to give my family that great legacy they all wanted. And not to sound like conceited or anything, but wrestling comes natural to me, and I haven’t had any problems adjusting in the past. I did in fact have a very successful career my first time around.

Joseph Johnson: You know, I'm a wrestler too. I've been very successful for much of the past decade. There are things in this profession that others just can't understand, but I do, I can see them clearly. I can tell who has it and who doesn't and looking at you, I can see a great deal of potential. I see someone who can quickly become a star in No Mercy Wrestling. I think you'll do alright, in fact, I know it.

Brandon Michaels: Thank Mr. Johnson. That actually means a lot to me coming from a man such as you. Someone who has done the stuff you have done.Do not misunderstand me though, I am not kissing your ass, I am being honest here, and I do hope that I can make a name for my self here. I know the road will be hard, that it won’t be easy at all, and only with time will I be at the top, but I’m prepared to be part of this and take my chance. If it’s meant to be, it will be, and if its not, at least will know that I gave my one hundred percent to it.

Joseph Johnson: Our first Pay-Per-View, Night of Kings is nearly one month away. I'm determined to make that event a success at any cost and in order to do that we have to crown a World Heavyweight Champion. In the coming weeks we're going to run a tournament to see who goes to Night of Kings to claim that gold. I want you in that tournament. It wouldn't be right of me to put myself in, so I want you to be the eighth and final participant in the Night of Kings Tournament. I'll start you off on the first Anarchy against Casey Bond, what do you say?

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Michaels looks shocked for a second. He takes a second to put it all together before replying.

Brandon Michaels: Wow. A chance to headline the first Pay-Per-View? That’s a big deal. How can anyone turn down an opportunity like that? Of course I’d love to take part in that. I truly do appreciate the chance.

Joseph Johnson: Have you ever heard about this Casey Bond before?

Brandon Michaels: Honestly, no I haven’t. Is he someone new to the business as well, or a more established star?

Joseph Johnson: Well, quite honestly, nMw is in quite a pickle with him. You see... he's new to nMw, but he's had "success" elsewhere. How he had that success I just don't know. I'll just come right out and say it, he's not exactly No Mercy Wrestling material.

Brandon Michaels: Well, if that’s the case then he definitely doesn’t deserve to be here. I think I know where you’re getting at here, and I won’t disappoint you. As I mentioned before, I have a mission here to do, and I can’t just let anybody sabotage it for me. I will do anything in my power to not let that happen.

Joseph Johnson: There's quite a few members that don't truly deserve to wear the nMw colors. In time we'll filter out this roster, eliminating the weak ones and leaving us with a roster of headliners, of great athletes who can realistically make an impact in the wrestling world. I'll take care of a few myself, but I need people like you to help me in this mission. nMw will never be taken seriously as long as we're brimming with jobbers like Mac, Cheese, or Casey Bond.

Brandon Michaels: I know exactly what you mean. To become the greatest industry of wrestling, you can only have the best wrestlers there are. There is nothing that bothers me more than when I see someone who doesn’t deserve something have it. I despise it; I have seen it way too many times in the past. Yet the ones that work the hardest at it, they never get it because all of these worthless individuals are having the shots, not just taking the space anymore. My father had to endure that, and I’d be damned if I had to do the same. There’s no way in hell that will happen to me.

Joseph Johnson: Exactly, I knew you would understand. In you I see the future. In Casey Bond I see a straggler who will drag us all down into wrestling oblivion. I'm not about to let that happen and clearly, neither are you.

Brandon Michaels: You are completely right about that. I have seen the respect that you among your fellow team members have put in the past, and I always knew that if I returned to pursue my career, that I would do the same. Take the undeserving, and show them door. And back down from nobody, because it’s the only way to prove to yourself that are good at what you do. That’s the only way to know that this is the right business for you.

Joseph Johnson: Exactly. You take care of Casey Bond and advance one step further to the nMw World Heavyweight Championship. And with a superstar with the potential you so eminently possess at the top, I know nMw will be in good hands. Now, moving on here a little. Are there any questions you would like to ask me?

Brandon Michaels: Well, I have to ask… What is it like? To be at the top, to know you’re the best? In the past place I was, I was considered the best the federation had, but I never held the World Heavyweight Title, and I think without actually holding that, you could never really brand yourself as the best. So fill me in, would you?

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Johnson looks surprised at the question Michaels just asked and needs to think about his response. A look of confidence is filled on his face, among with desire and excitement. He then responds.

Joseph Johnson: The best way for me to answer that would be to simply say "it depends." It depends on the individual; it depends on the wait, on the reason, on the adversity along the way. I've been handed World Championships and it felt good to be on top. I've bided my time and had to scratch, claw, and fight my way to the top and it was the greatest feeling in my career. The journey to the top is what makes the top. The prestige of the championship makes the accomplishment what it is, makes the reign what it is. I've held that nMw World Title before, it has prestige, it has honor, and if you ask me... it was the single greatest achievement in my career. Winning that championship, after four years without wrestling, after contemplating retirement, was a rush of emotion, a surge of rapture and gratification. It was the Paramount of my career.

Brandon Michaels: Well, it’s obvious that title means a lot to you. I can’t imagine the idea of having this tournament and you not having any part in it. But I can promise you, that its prestige and honor will be long lived. I have a good chance here of being the next one in line to hold it, and the thought of that fills me with adrenaline, anxiety, impatience. I know only the best can hold that with pride, and I will do everything I can to become the next nMw World Heavyweight Champion. It doesn’t matter what it takes, doesn’t matter how many opponents come along the way, or who it is. I can feel that title calling my name and Casey Bond can’t interfere in the calling, and neither could anyone else in this tournament. I have set my goal now and I will accomplish it. I want my name to be the next on that champions list, and once I put my mind into something, it happens. You’re words have only reaffirmed what I thought, and it gives me more desire to do it.

Joseph Johnson: Good. I know the championship I so dearly coveted will be safe in your hands. While I myself had set my sights on other goals, it helps to know such a prestigious championship will be fought for so vigorously. All I can do is wish you luck in this tournament, but I won't. You don't need my luck; you don't need anyone's luck. You have a desire deep inside of you that is burning. I can see it coming out in you as we speak. Now, unless you have any other questions for me, I think we can sign this contract.

Brandon Michaels: No I don’t, so let’s make it official.

Joseph Johnson: This contract hereby states your acceptance to the nMw. Inside, it discusses your salary, your merchandise checks, your work dates, and most importantly, your clause stating you as a participant in the Night of Kings Tournament. I trust you've already read over the copy I sent you earlier? All it needs is your signature.

Brandon Michaels: Yeah, I took a look at it earlier. So let me just sign this and we’re good to go. Do you have a pen I can borrow for a second?

Joseph Johnson: Here, you can keep it.

Brandon Michaels: Ok, thanks.

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Michaels grab the pen Johnson has, among with the contract. He looks at it for a second, and then quickly signs it. He hands it back to Johnson, who shakes his hand.

Joseph Johnson: Good, now that it's official. I have a very, very important question to ask you.

Brandon Michaels: Yeah, what’s that?

Joseph Johnson: Do you think its right for a bitch to make you wait ten months for sex?

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Michaels is left completely perplexed by the question. He stares at Johnson blankly, who is staring back at him awaiting a response.

Brandon Michaels: No, I think that would suck. Well, I guess it could depend on the relationship you have, or if you have one at all.

Joseph Johnson: Exactly, it does suck. It's inexcusable really. Ya know, I understand a woman needs time and all after two miscarriages, but come on woman! We've been together for three years, I've tapped that over a thousand times! It's time to get over it already. Seriously, I'm getting a stiff neck out of all this. I swear I have a ten month old back-up of come

Brandon Michaels: I couldn’t even begin to imagine that. I mean, if my girlfriend did that to me, I woul´ve dumped her so long ago. It seems like it’s been a long time definitely... You should have someone talk to her.

Joseph Johnson: Get this... she sent me to a therapist. Me of all people! The only reason I stay with her is because I've been in the game since I was 13 and those first two years and five months were the happiest I've ever been. So happy I didn't need wrestling in my life. I have every indication that she's "the one," but quite frankly... it's gotten to the point where I'm not sure Moses could part those thighs!

Brandon Michaels: I honestly don’t know what to say to something like that. I’ve heard of women that try and make you suffer, but that’s just plain out wrong. Maybe you should try some reverse psychology on her...

Joseph Johnson: I'm thinking I should fuck her in her sleep. It's an idea another staff member, Shaun Cabalar, had. It's looking smarter and smarter with each day. I mean... What girl would stop me when I'm already in?

Brandon Michaels: A very special one I suppose. I’m not sure, you know the things with girls they could be complicated at times. It’s frustrating I know, but what are we going to do? Just have to learn how to live with it I guess.

Joseph Johnson: Actually, girls are pretty much complicated all the times. If a girl asks you what five times five is and you say its 25... They’ll say you're insulting their intelligence.

Brandon Michaels: Yeah, like I said, they’re difficult. Anyway Joseph, I need to go and get some stuff done. Maybe we can continue this conversation another time. I’ll make sure to ask my girlfriend about that, see what could be the problem. It’s always good to get another girls perspective sometimes.

Joseph Johnson: Yeah, they have a network I tell ya! Anyway, it's been good talking to you, Brandon. Good night, I hope you enjoy your stay in nMw.

Brandon Michaels: So do I, and thanks for everything. I do hope everything works with your girl too. Anyway, have a good night to you too.

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Michaels shakes Johnson’s hand and gets up from his chair. He makes his way towards the door, opens it and goes out, closing the door after. Johnson is seeing lamenting on his girlfriend issues searching for an answer in his head. The scene then slowly fades to black.

It has been made official, the start in No Mercy Wrestling will soon start and the path to greatness that so many in my family have craved will be within my reach. Starting with an eight men tournament quarter final match against Casey Bond. After meeting with Joseph Johnson, I can only say that I am more than excited going into this match. He might have some psychological problems with his girlfriend, but that doesn’t take anything away from what he is able to do inside the ring, and when someone like him speaks so highly of you, it’s definitely a boost for you. He seemed very confident with what I can bring to this industry and I should be too. I think that perhaps being out in that ring once again will be able to help me with the problems I currently have. It will give me a moment to worry about other things, try and live something different for a change. It’s my start, my beginning to something else, something different from the ordinary; it’s my commencement to No Mercy Wrestling. Here everyone is starting the same, from scratch. There is no favoritism for certain stars, everyone is equal, and it’s a great opportunity to really make it into the big time. I can’t let this chance slip away from me. I know I won’t have another shot like this for a long time if I let it go. No that’s just not an option. I have always believed that if you try your best that’s good enough... But what if it’s not? Maybe sometimes you need to push yourself harder than your best, because maybe, just maybe your best isn’t better than someone else’s and if that ever happens, you are definitely in a bad situation. Going into my first match I need to know I can get it done. I don’t need to be arrogant about it, but I have to be resourceful and be prepared for everything. Casey hasn’t shown his face yet... The reason? Maybe he’s scared? No, maybe he’s playing some mind games... It’s hard to tell, I am unsure at the moment, but either way, I can’t let that affect me. I am aware of my abilities in that ring and that’s all that should matter, me knowing what I can do, and what I can endure.

My mind is set on the prize now and now it’s time to go for it. I have to seize the opportunity and make a name for myself. I know it won’t be easy, but I need to try it. Casey Bond from what I hear isn’t the greatest, so that’s a plus I guess. On my way to the top I need to make sure I send home those who don’t really want to be here. It’s just a waste of time to have dead weight around. Either way, for me, just the thought of advancing to the next match, the semi final gives me shivers. I know I might be getting a head of my self, but hey, why not dream? Everyone does, and at this point, it seems it won’t be much of a dream but a reality. Although some of the competition might be tough, the odds aren’t exactly against me, no, not yet. No one knows what to expect on the very first event so intrigue will kill them. Not me though, I’m way too focused now to get distracted from what’s important here. The expectations people have from me are none. I’m not an underdog, but I’m also not the favorite which is great. This will help people see that I am not to be underestimated, doesn’t matter if it’s by an established wrestler legend, or by a new comer. This match will put my name on the map, and from then on, it will be all up to me to keep it there. I hear pressure eventually begins to kill you, to be too much weight to carry, but for me I know it wouldn’t be like that. Under pressure I perform double what I can normally do, so once the spotlight is on me, it won’t make a difference, I will only get better and deliver better results. It’s time to quit doubting my self and go on. Achieve what it is you came to achieve, make those who you swore would be proud of you be that. Can’t go out with out a fighting for it. Failure is not an option come Anarchy, do what you came here to do, and get it over with. The sooner the better. Beat Casey Bond, and prepare, because from then on, it won’t get easier. I will make my father proud, and more importantly, I will make myself proud. I need to remember that I’m here to set the standard and that I’m here to set it high. Come Anarchy, Casey Bond will realize that, I didn’t write the book, but I certainly already know the ending. An ending, that won’t be so good for him, an ending that only one will come out the victor, the one whose name, is Brandon Michaels. The Final Chapter has been written, and come Anarchy, it will become reality!