Dodd vs. Kincaid

[JABolich]

Double Debut Match
"Your Hero" Sebastian Dodd vs. "The Thriller" Braden Kincaid


Both men are making their debuts in Empire Pro Wrestling. This match will open the Pay-Per-View, giving one man a chance to start his EPW career with a big win.

 

[yourhero]

And so we begin...

[Fade in:

A high rise apartment in New York City. This is the home of "Your Hero" Sebastian Dodd. We find ourselves today in the living room. It's modestly furnished, featuring the notable items one would find in a living room, sofa, chairs, loveseat, coffee table, television, you know the drill. Dodd himself is kicking back, on the sofa, with his feet on the coffee table. For some reason, perhaps a Stevie Wonder fascination, Dodd has sunglasses on indoors, to compliment his black jeans, and black Sebastian Dodd "Your Hero...Your Idol...you know the rest" T-shirt.

He remains in this position, facing towards the camera, eyes hidden by the glasses...and then...]

"Yep...this is the place, the house that Dodd built. It'd be real easy for me to say that I'm going to show up here in Empire Pro and blow the doors off in my big Pay-Per-View debut. It'd be real easy for me to come out here and say that I'm going to show the world why Sebastian Dodd's nickname is in fact the truth."

"So yeah, that's exactly what I'm going to do."

"I'm not going to say that I'm going to tap out Kincaid in four minutes and show the world that "Your Hero" is for real...but I am going to say that I am going to come out there and flat out outwrestle my opponent and take home a victory. I'm confident in my ability to walk into any company in the world, at any time and go toe to toe with the best it has to offer. And there's a reason for that. It's a simple word that I have more of than any other human being on the planet."

"It's not will."

"It's not strength."

"It's not speed."

"It's talent. The S to the D can bring it better than anyone in the world, I'm not going to fly higher than the high fliers, and I might not necessarily technically overshadow a shooter. But the whole package, the whole ball of wax, Sebastian Dodd brings more to the table than anyone else on the planet."

[Dodd knocks his feet off of the table, leans forward and rips off the sunglasses.]

"I could tell you that I've done a ton of homework about Braden. I could tell you that I've had the privledge of watching his matches, of studying his every move. But I'm not a liar. I could tell you that I know his tendencies, I know what he's going to do, I know what he's thinking before he does..."

"But if I've learned one thing over my years in this business, it's that you never, EVER, overplay your hand. I don't EVER want to think that I know what my opponent is going to do, because when you do...that's when you get caught. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction...and that's what I do, I react. And that's what I'm going to do in my debut, that's what I'm going to do every match, week in, week out."

"This week it's against another newcomer, another most likely extraordinary wrestler in their debut. I could make a thousand and one Michael Jackson references over his nickname, but I'm not going to do that, it's pointless. What I'm going to do is come out here on YOUR television screen and explain to you why Sebastian Dodd is the guy who's going to win this thing."

"I guess it'd be simple to just flat out say that I'm the better wrestler, and in reality, I think I am, I know in my heart, and in my head that I am. But at this point, clean slate vs. clean slate, it's all idle chatter. I'd love to say that I've got some score to settle with good ol' Braden Kincaid. But I don't. The main thing that I can say is that I'm going to win this match for one reason, and one reason only...because it's the only option. I need to come in here and get off to a hot start, I need to put my name, my face, my finisher, my everything on the Empire Pro map. And as cliched as it might be...you only get one chance to make a first impression. So Kincaid, it isn't personal, you just happened to debut in the wrong match. You're in my way, plain and simple. There's no way that I'm going to let The Thriller knock off Your Hero...not on day one, not on day two, and if we happen to meet sometime down the road, not then either...because the fact of the matter is that I call myself "Your Hero" for a reason...it's not a name, it's a way of life."

"Welcome to the show baby, and the fact is, I've got news for you Braden...you're going to be in the best match on this whole card. We're going to open up Unleashed and tear the house down. And Thriller, I've got even better news for you, you don't even have to be at your best...because Seb Dodd's gonna carry you kicking and screaming to five stars if he has to, they could have lined me up for the big show with a mop, and I'd have made it look like a star, because "Your Hero" gives the people what they want, they want to see a show, and Thriller, we're gonna give it to them. They don't have a whole lot to live for, they don't have a whole lot to get excited about, they don't have a real reason to wake up beyond the show at the Georgie Dome...hell, half of them are probably going to have the best day of their lives at Unleashed, it'll be the high point of their life...and we're going to be the best part of that show."

"You can thank me later for that. But I'll give you the you're welcome now."

"The Georgia Dome is gonna rock, and you can bask in the glow of it Kincaid, because even though the match is going to end with your shoulders on the mat, or your hand hitting it three times to tap out...it's going to be the high point of YOUR career too. And kid...you'll NEVER be this high again. But hell...at least you'll have something to tell the grandkids..."I wrestled Sebastian Dodd in his debut. I was the guy who started the win streak, I was the guy who he steamrolled past first on his way to the top of Empire Pro...". They might call you a liar, but you'll always have the tape to prove that you were the guy who dropped first..."

"And for that Braden...*I* want to thank YOU."

[Fade.]

 

[B_Kincaid]

A Very Important Meeting...

[The scene opens to an office building in Los Angeles, California. Immediately we see a door in front of the camera which reads Ashton & Kutcher Talent Agency. The door swings open to a waiting room full of people. On the right there are four chairs each occupied by a person. The person farthest from the doorway is a short attractive bloind woman with big breasts. Next to her is an elderly black man dressed in a full tuxedo. Next to him is the girl who played Mimi on "The Drew Carey Show". And on the end closest to the door is a Chinese Elvis Impersonator. The camera swings in to see a reception desk and the sound of phones ringing (seemingly non-stop). The receptionist is a mid 30's lady who looks over-stressed at trying to answer all the calls. The receptionist looks up and looks at the camera or more to the point the man standing behind the cameraman. She gets a startled look on her face and immediately places a call of her own. We then hear the voice of a young woman on the other line.]

Voice: Yes Bridget?

Bridget: Miranda, Mr. Kincaid is here to see you now...

Miranda: Send him in...

[Bridget waves for the camera man to enter the office as the people in the waiting room voice their complaints about someone "butting" in line. We then switch to a large extravagant office. On one wall is a book shelf filled with books. On the other side of the room, several certificates and awards are hung on the wall. In the corner by the large window, is a television and video cassette recorder. In the center of the room is a large oak desk and an elegant office chair which is turned from the camera. The chair swings around and we see a beautiful brunette woman wearing a purple suit jacket and a skirt. The woman wears glasses and immediately takes them off as she stands up.]

Miranda: Braden... It is so good to see you!

[As Miranda makes her way to Braden, the camera turns to catch the first glimpse of "The Thriller" himself. Braden Kincaid stands tall in the room wearing his trademark sunglasses and Hawaiian shirt. He hugs Miranda and the two exchange pleasantries. Miranda then returns to her chair behind her desk as she guides Braden to another chair in the room. Not one for small talk, Braden gets right to the point.]

Braden: So you've found a job for me huh? What is it Miranda? The latest Hollywood Blockbuster? An Action flick? Sci Fi? What is it?

Miranda: Well, .... um....

Braden: Come on Spit it out! You know me Miranda, if it's good enough for you I am in! As long as I don't have to work with that Spielberg punk...

Miranda: Well, Spielberg isn't involved... but...

Braden: Great! What's the job?

Miranda: Empire Pro...

Braden: Empire Pro? What kind of movie is that? Is it some kind of Martial Arts movie?

Miranda: Braden it's not a movie... It's a wrestling organization.

[Immediately Braden stands up in a fit of rage.]

Braden: No, No, NO! I will not return to pro-wrestling Miranda! We have talked about this! I am a huge Hollywood Star! I am the Thriller! Everyone loves me and my movies are among the top summer Blockbusters year in and year out. Miranda, you know that!

Miranda: You're right Braden... I do know that! But I know a few other things! I know that ever since that stunt you pulled with Spielberg few people wanted to touch you...

[Braden hangs his head and looks at the floor.]

Miranda: And then you made it worse with that little altercation with George Lucas...

[Braden slumps his shoulders a little and sits back down... ]

Miranda: And to top it all off, you had that little scuffle with Sofia Coppola...

[Braden rips off his sunglasses and looks at Miranda, enraged... ]

Braden: Hey! That little B**** had it coming!

Miranda: Regardless of "who had it coming"... The fact is that nobody in Hollywood will touch you now. I can't deny your star power but some of your choices recently have left a black mark on your resume. Do I even need to bring up the Bruce Willis incident?

Braden: Bruce? He and I are buddies. We fixed that up!

Miranda: So he's not pissed that you stole the lead for Die Hard 4?

Braden: Jeez... Do you need to keep bringing that up? It's old news Miranda...

Miranda: Bottom line Braden! You need this EPW job to get your name back out there...

[Braden looks at her as something seems to have tweaked his interest...]

Braden: I am listening...

Miranda: Think about it Braden... You go back to doing what you do best. Go back to doing the job that got you noticed in the first place and Hollywood will be knocking down your door. You will turn their heads again, the same way you did before.

[ A sly grin crosses Braden's face ]

Braden: So what's the plan?

Miranda: Well, I have been contacted by the Head Office of EPW and they want you to wrestle at their next Pay Per View...

Braden: My first match? On Pay Per View?... How fitting... So what is it Miranda? World Title Shot? Cage Match? You know how I excel at Cage matches...

Miranda: You are curtain jerking...

Braden: WHAT?!

Miranda: Relax... Let me explain...

Braden: (sighs) Go ahead...

Miranda: The show is called "EPW Unleashed" and it will be from the Georgia Dome...

Braden: The Georgia Dome?! You know how much I hate Atlanta...

Miranda: Let me finish! You are facing another newcomer to the EPW... His name is "Your Hero" Sebastian Dodd

Braden: (chuckling) Your Hero?! What kind of a name is that?!

Miranda: (rolling her eyes) I have a tape set up of a promo he made earlier today...

Braden: (sarcastically) Let's see what "My Hero" has to offer...

[Miranda walks to the TV and VCR. She presses the "PLAY" button and Sebastion Todd's promo airs. After watching the promo we turn back to see Braden laughing hysterically.]

Miranda: What's so funny?

Braden: (trying to contain his laughter) Do you believe this guy?! He called me "kid"! What the hell?! He thanked me for being the first! Do you believe it?

Miranda: What are you talking about?

Braden: Well it is obvious Miranda... This guy has been living under a rock for the past 5 years! He hasn't heard of me?! He doesn't know what I am capable of?! Jeez... They couldn't have given me an easier night even if I had wrestled the ring announcer.

Miranda: Braden, you have to focus... This guy could be a lot better in the ring, but unfortunately I don't have any tape on him for that...

Braden: That's because this guys is so green it isn't funny. He sounds like he is less than a jabronie... (mocking Sebastian Dodd) "The S to the D" ... "I have to win" ... What the hell are you signing me up for?! This guy is a joke...

Miranda: (getting frustrated) BRADEN! FOCUS!

Braden: O.K. Miranda... You want me to face this chump?! Fine! I will be in Atlanta Georgia for Unleashed. But I can tell you this right now... These guys have obviously never been Thrilled before if they hire idiots like that Dodd guy!

Miranda: And I suppose you are going to be the one to Thrill them...

Braden: You mock me, but you know deep down that this guy is nothing. He wants a five star match? He'll get one. But the difference between myself and this guy is that he admits that he needs Braden Kincaid for a five star match. Whereas I could have a five star match all by myself.

Miranda: Don't tell me Braden, show me!

[Braden stands up and looks at Miranda.]

Braden: I won't just show you Miranda.. I will show Sebastian Todd... I will show the entire EPW locker room that I am here to Thrill each and every one of them. So Miranda... Get strapped in... Sit Back and Relax... Because I am about to take you and all of the EPW on a Thrill Ride!

[With that, Braden turns and walks out the office door. Miranda slumps back in her office chair with a sigh of relief. All of a sudden the Elvis Impersonator walks through the door and we close in on Miranda's face as she whispers...]

Miranda: ... oh crap! ....

[Fade out.]

 

[yourhero]

[Fade in:

New York, New York, balcony of Sebastian Dodd's high rise apartment. Dodd is dressed in his usual non-wrestling attire of jeans, sneakers, and a t-shirt bearing a catchy slogan, in this case "I don't act...I wrestle." Dodd is leaning over the rail looking over at the pedestrians walking below. His body language is relaxed, but we're about to find out, that despite the relaxed look, Dodd is feeling intense.]

"I'm not going to lie to you...I'm feeling a little bit like this railing right now...overlooked."

"Kincaid, you silly, silly, overconfident little man. Believe me, I know what it's like to have confidence, because I'll flat out come out here, and tell you that I have no doubt in my mind that Sebastian Dodd is going to take this contest."

"But I'm at least smart enough not to dismiss you as a complete fraud."

[Dodd turns away from the balcony and towards the camera.]

"You don't seem to have that little trap door in your brain that helps to filter out the stupid things you're going to say or do, before you do them. I like that in an opponent. It's nice to know that you can't even control yourself around hollywood directors...hell, you're willing to make stupid mistakes and ruin one career, I'm prepared to sit back at Unleashed and let you make all the idiotic mistakes you want to ruin your second career."

"First of all, you're out here *****ing and moaning about how I don't know who the hell you are, and asking where I've been for the last five years. You're wondering why exactly I'm not up to speed on Braden Kincaid. It's rather odd, since I basically flat out explained that I'm not into the whole watching film routine...and how just when you think you know an opponent, that's when they switch up on you. But hey, why actually pay attention to your opponent's promotional segment, why actually listen to what's said when you can just make things up."

"I mean, that is what you did isn't it? Like when you claimed that I said I needed Braden Kincaid to have a five star match at Unleashed? When in reality, my exact words were...and I quote..."

[Dodd pulls a small piece of paper from his pocket and begins to read.]

"Ahem..."And Thriller, I've got even better news for you, you don't even have to be at your best...because Seb Dodd's gonna carry you kicking and screaming to five stars if he has to, they could have lined me up for the big show with a mop, and I'd have made it look like a star, because "Your Hero" gives the people what they want.". So either you're just flat out making stuff up...like your claim that I need you to have a five star match...OR...maybe in fact, you're a mop...which would in fact be what I claimed they could also have lined me up with to get five stars."

"And the fact that you come out here talking about how I know nothing about you, while saying that I'm some "green" "less than jabronie"...is rather hypocritical isn't it? Since OBVIOUSLY if you knew anything about me, like you want me to know about you, you'd know that Sebastian Dodd has taken his turns around the wrestling block a couple of times. Except the difference is, you burn your bridges in Hollywood, and have to go BACK to wrestling...I wrestle because it's what I'm good at, and it's what I love...you're a has-been Hollywood star...who's making a return to the ring, and I'm a fresh wrestler who's basically put his own bounty on your head because I want to make a name for myself in Empire Pro...YOU want to use E-Pro as a stepping stone back to Hollywood."

"And the fact is, kid, and yeah, I'm going to call you kid, since judging by your attitude, and actions in Hollywood, you act like a 12 year old...the fact is that some of us don't NEED an agent to get us a job in Empire Pro Wrestling...some of us can walk up to the door walk through it and into a Pay-Per-View debut...we don't have an agent call up for us, and get us invited into places...but hey, to each their own. I'm glad you're here to make night one for "Your Hero" a pleasant one. It's nice to know that I'm going \to be in there not just thinking of it as a job, but as an opportunity to wipe the smile off of your arrogant mug."

"See Kincaid, I'm an arrogant punk, I know it, you know it, and those people out there who as much as I want to please them, I know that they have no business even being in the same building as me, know it too. But the difference is Kincaid, I'm not stupid enough to underestimate my opposition. I leave that to people like you. There's a fine line between arrogance and foolishness...I walk that line, you just jump right across it. And hell Braden, if by some chance you are as good as me, you are as good a wrestler as you'd have me believe you are an actor, your OVERconfidence will be just what I need to get that winning edge."

"So do me a favor Kincaid, use that vaunted acting talent, and at least ACT like you're paying attention to what I have to say, instead of ACTING like a fool, and ACTING like you're better than me. I'd LOVE it, if you could come out here, in your next promotional segment, and that way, maybe, just maybe, you can comment on what I've said, instead of making up what I've said...hey, try it, you might actually like it."

"See you later Kincaid...and as always, you're welcome for my time."

[Fade.]