MAIN EVENT: Brawl to End It All Cage - Marx / Masked Man v Hayze / Rabesque (c)

[TheOriginalSE]

All RP for the BRAWL to END IT ALL CAGE match between JONATHAN MARX, the MASKED MAN, ALISTER HAYZE and JEAN RABESQUE (c) for International Intrigue should be posted in this thread.

This is a cage match. On top of the enclosure will be two smaller cages. Two men will wait in one cage each for their partner to get a chance to unhinge it and let them in the match..

RP and angles are due Sunday, June 20th, at 11:59pm PST. All angles should be sent to sedmunds@goucher.edu ... enjoy!

 

[DreamsForgotten]

A simple message.

FADE IN

A MAN IN A BLACK MASK SITS ON THE FLOOR OF A DIMLY LIT ROOM. LIGHT COMES FROM A SOLE BULB HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE HIM. THERE ARE NO WINDOWS IN THE ROOM.

MASKED MAN
I have waited, and watched New ERA over its brief hiatus. Only one objective was in mind when I first spoke to you. Enjoying the cesspool of so-called talent trying to satisfy their needs, and provide for themselves, somehow through winning matches and titles. Making themselves seem more important than they really were. There is no doubt that will still be something I will take pleasure seeing while I make my stay in this promotion.

A PAUSE.

MASKED MAN
However, I thought up a new objective for being here while things were in delay. It seems the World Champion, Jean Rabesque, was bored not having anyone to play with while New ERA was on break. So much so, in fact, that he looked towards other venues for his wrestling expertise, as he likes to call it. The truth of the matter is..... Jean Rabesque enjoys coming into promotions, getting titles and then sinking the promotions. Look at this run with New ERA...... look at CSWA, also a sputtering shell of what it was. And while CSWA does not dare allow Rabesque near its most precious of titles, for whatever it's worth.... New ERA has. In fact, this is only the fault of one person, Larry Tact. If it weren't for his bumbling idiocy of losing the title, there wouldn't be this sputtering of the promotion at its highest level.

HE LAUGHS.

MASKED MAN
And thanks to the failure of Larry Tact, New ERA has indeed been left in this state. I can enjoy it, of course, but no doubt the rest of the promotion is struggling. Just look at what this one peon, Rex Reynolds, told Marceau, to her face no less. Stupid? Of course. But still, it makes sense that Rabesque's reign has left New ERA in poverty. So what do I have to do with this?

Well..... now that this place is getting back into gear, I feel I might as well make some better use of my stay than just gallavanting around, attacking people at my leisure. Instead, I'll attack the World Champion at my leisure. And, inevitably, as Marceau knows, as any competent person will admit..... when you are worn down by circumstances, a sturdy grip will become feeble. And for Jean Rabesque, his title will slip from his grasp.

A PAUSE.

MASKED MAN
It may take some time, but isn't that part of the fun? A slow deterioration of the will of a man, breaking the spirit..... it's something I aspire to do. International Intrigue will mark the beginning of the New ERA World Champion's pain..... and of my fun.




Enjoy.

BLACKOUT.

 

[SteveA]

Re: Marx / Masked Man v Hayze / Rabesque (c) - Brawl to End It All Cage -

(The screen comes in on the New Era Heavyweight Championship Belt, it remains there for a moment, until we slowly pan away and of course see that it resides on the right shoulder of one Jean Rabesque, the current champion, Rabesque flashes his normal confident smile, looks into the camera and speaks)

“So here we go, ‘The Brawl to End It All,’ and Jonathan Marx has to go and find himself a new partner. Yeah, turns out the whole DREDD experiment worked really well for you, didn’t it Johnny? What.... did John Doe actually remember who the hell he is, and realize he would want nothing to do with you? Regardless, in the match that has been brought forth to MAIN EVENT on PPV, and we get a masked man in his place. You have got to be kidding me! But then again, I would expect nothing less. I guess they have to call him The Masked Man...... when Antaeus has already been taken.

“It’s just business as normal for you now, isn’t it Marx? This is how this whole stupid game started. You can’t face me straight up. No, it’s always about coming from behind, disguising an identity, searching for some sort of edge that you can’t get otherwise. I know Johnny that for your entire career that you have been able to outwrestle anyone you ever came into contact with. Hell, you stood up against the NFW Code of Honor because you felt other men weren’t worthy to shake your hand due to the stuff they tried to pull outside of the ring. And now, look at yourself....

“Here we go again!!

“So you have to try to pull something again? Be a man Marx, you already got me inside of a steel cage, isn’t that enough? No, of course not, because I’ve proven MORE THAN ONCE that I can beat you straight up here in New ERA, and I’ve proven that whatever you want to call your little one-man organization is no match for the champ! So you go and recruit yourself a hired gun, somebody who apparently doesn’t like me very much, and you think that will even things. But let me ask you this Johnny, in this battle to end them all, even if you do come out on top, what will it prove? All it will prove is that you can recruit somebody that I can’t prepare for. That’s all, nothing more, nothing less. Me? I can prove.... yet again.... that I own you.

“I’m not trying to hide my tag team partner. I’ll stand up right now and announce to the world that the best up and coming star in New ERA is going to be right next to me going into that cage. I’ll announce that he’s going to enjoy kicking your ass almost as much as I am. Why do we choose to do it this way Johnny? Because we can. We can tell you everything we’re going to do, and do it, and there’s nothing you can do to stop us. You on other hand? (Chuckles)

“But I did think it was real brave of your tag team partner to come out on TV and talk about me. Of course he can’t let me know he is, that would give away your plan. Plus, it would reveal who the DUMB ASS that can’t make any sense.

“Hey Sherlock, pay attention and I’ll teach you the way of things around here. You’re the latest in a long list, hell I’ve lost count as to the grand total, of men who have come to New ERA and told me that I am the reason New ERA flounders. Yes, there was a hiatus, but damn we sold out a hell of a lot shows with me as champion. Merchandising is off the charts, the TV ratings are skyrocketing, the awards are flowing in...... all with me as champion. But yet, people refuse to accept that. They still blame Larry Tact for losing this title. Let’s clear something up shall we? That was ONE YEAR AGO! Many have tried, all have failed to take this title, over a ONE YEAR STRETCH! Spare me anything about Larry Tact, I took his ass out the same way I’ve taken everyone out here in New ERA. Hell, I’m still the longest reigning Television Champion this company has ever seen.

“You can say whatever the hell you want but the fact is I have no ducked NO ONE. Whether it was masked men, sneak attacks, ladder matches, cage matches, it hasn’t mattered! But you won’t listen, you’ll continue to talk like everyone else, because apparently no one in this company can produce an original thought. I’m sure you and GOP would be good friends. Hell, for all I know you are GOP. Either way, it doesn’t really matter.

“International Intrigue, in beautiful Canada, home of the best damn wrestling in the world, and they’re going to be in for a treat. They’re going to see the New ERA champ step into a steel cage and take out anything in their way. Canadians expect nothing less.

“No false gimmicks, no false hype, I am the New ERA Heavyweight Champion, I am Jean Rabesque!”

(FADEOUT)

 

[DreamsForgotten]

No dice.

FADE IN

A ROOM BATHED IN VARIOUS GLOWING COLORS. PURPLE, CRIMSON, BLACK, BLUE, ETC. THE MASKED MAN LEANS BACK IN A LOUNGE CHAIR. TECHNO-STYLE MUSIC FILLS THE ROOM. HIS BLACK MASK HAS A MOUTH HOLE. OTHERWISE HE WEARS PLAIN BLACK CLOTHING. THE STROBE TINTS OF THE ROOM ILLUMINATE VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ROOM AND THE MASKED MAN.

MASKED MAN

You no duck no one. Great sentiment Jean, especially for someone who claims I don't make sense. But I can understand your haste to retort me. You're in trouble, and being tongue tied is to be expected. Because you don't have a retort in you at this time, Jean. You were better off keeping silent. Keeping your little Canadian mouth closed tight and shut. Now you've opened it wide and out came a whole (BLEEP)load of fun stuff. It made me laugh. That's good. It's what I came here for. Some good fun.

HE SITS UP IN THE CHAIR AND TAKES A CROSS-LEGGED POSITION.

MASKED MAN

Your words are like mud. Such wonderful imagery, too. As I said before, and what you are currently proving, Jean, is that very statement. New ERA talent speak nothing of substance. Your words drip out of your mouth, without rhyme or reason. Just listen to yourself. You say things that hold no water. Anyone who goes back and watches Raucous will see how lacking your words are. And you were there!

HE LAUGHS HOLDING HIS STOMACH IN MOCK PAIN.

MASKED MAN

That too is a funny thing. You just.... don't..... get it.

I'm not here with Marx.

You are a fool for thinking as much.

Doe is not here because of me.

You brought this upon yourself.

Whoever said I was in this for the same reasons as Marx? What gave you the idea I was aligned with him? Please enlighten me Jean. Was it when I laid out Carlee Marx, or John Doe? I'm almost burning with anticipation of your answer.

You dumb(BLEEP).

Understand this. Ratings are (BLEEP). New ERA is based in America, and there, people turn their televisions on just for the hell of it. They'll do so, then walk off to the kitchen and down a case of beers. Then they come back and pass out. The intellectuals are busy doing something other than filling their brains with seeing people slugging each other and applying holds.

Understand this. If you're helping New ERA so much, why are there suspicions of the place needing more cashflow? Why would a newcomer be offering his family's financial aid? Is it all a ruse, Jean? A fiction tale for everyone's amusment?

Don't give people too much credit, Jean. Start with yourself, and know that there's always someone better. I hope it all DOES sound drab and unconvincing to you. I would like to see that mouth of yours stay wide open. Maybe next time you'll come at me with more fervor. Maybe you'll try turning this on me? That would just make it all the better. All the more entertaining.

I can make you entertaining. But you do such a good job making an (BLEEP) out of yourself..... I don't have to.

Turn it on me, Jean. Tell me I'm the same. I hope so.

 

[DreamsForgotten]

The others.

FADE IN

A BRIGHTLY ILLUMINATED ROOM. THERE ARE CHECKERED TILES COVERING THE WALLS AND FLOOR. SITTING CROSS-LEGGED IN THE ROOM IS THE MASKED MAN.

MASKED MAN

It seems I've already made something of a mark on this promotion. I've made Jean Rabesque shut up. Close his mouth and go away. Even if it doesn't last long enough, which it surely won't, this impact alone justifies my demand to be in this match. Or would everyone rather hear the endless arrogant rants of the World Champion?

PAUSES.

MASKED MAN

I didn't think so. In fact, I can think of only one possible candidate who may be waiting for Rabesque to speak. Alister Hayze. Another pile of wet, dripping, revolting MUD. A person who, from what I've heard, has been accused of being a hippie, as well as just plain sad.

A loser.

A nobody.

PAUSES AGAIN. THROUGH THE SOLE HOLE IN THE MASK, AT THE MOUTH, HE SMILES.

MASKED MAN

You've been accused of these things, and yet, for some reason, you've been given a chance to quell the doubters. Is it because you deserve the chance, or was pity shown to you? I've seen your actions over the months..... aiding Jean Rabesque against DREDD..... pleading your case of being reformed. It drives me to think you fall under the latter reasoning. Maybe Marceau or LaRoque felt sorry for your (BLEEP). They saw you've tried becoming buddy-buddy with Rabesque, and well..... they let you in on something important. Since you couldn't find your own way into the number one contender spot yourself.

SMILE WIDENS.

MASKED MAN

Does it bother you, having preached of being so good .. a GOD of Wrestling .. only to LOSE to a man who boasts no such thing? GOP stated you sold out to your roots, but I believe it goes further. You sold out to your own self. You cease to believe what you spit out at those who oppose you. You don't buy it anymore. Instead you latched onto Rabesque, looking for another way to have your big talk be heard. You got some spotlight that way. People might not think of you with pity.

As a loser.

A nobody.

But then..... you forgot something else, didn't you Alister? A simple truth you yourself proclaimed months ago.

Jean Rabesque thinks you're a loser, too.

It only makes it clearer: you don't want to help Rabesque. You just want to feel important. And what better way than hanging around the Champion? Being his 'protector?'

Thing is..... when did Jean Rabesque ask for that? His ego is far too large to allow him make such a request. So really, Alister, you're just butting in where you don't belong.

You aren't important. Only a nuisance. And a nuisance in my way .. well, you saw how I've dealt with my problems so far.

Or, if you've been as blind as Rabesque, I can show you pity, too. It will all be clear to you at International Intrigue, how I handle my affairs. I'll give you a free demonstration.

A PAUSE. THE GRIN HE WAS WEARING SLIPS TO A GRIMMER LOOK.

MASKED MAN

And Johnathan Marx, also yet to be heard from. I imagine you may feel somewhat disoriented without your usual partner in DREDD. Do not be too alarmed. If you are here to lay waste to these two, then I believe we'll get along well enough. What happened with Doe was merely natural selection.

HE SMILES.
And now .. for Jean Rabesque and Alister Hayze..... natural selection stares in their direction.

BLACKOUT

 

[PaulNJ21]

Re: Marx / Masked Man v Hayze / Rabesque (c) - Brawl to End It All Cage -




::Marx’s car is broken down by mountain and Jacobs is desperately under the hood trying to fix it. An annoyed Marx dressed in his Armani suit and Bruno Mali shoes looks like he is holding onto this last thread of sanity::

JONATHAN MARX: Why does this happen to me? I am SO late, if I don’t get to the studio soon, I am going to spend the first half of the PPV giving Beau Michaels head dressed as a naughty school boy.

BRANDON JACOBS: Some people have all the luck… ::reaches in even further:: Hey, I think I found what is wrong but it is going to take awhile to fix.

JONATHAN MARX: Great, we are stuck here in the middle of no where. We might as well be in Empire.

BRANDON JACOBS: Now lets not go that far, you might as well start walking up the mountain, it isn’t too much further up.

JONATHAN MARX: Might as well, I’ve alrighty let the good people of NEW down long enough because of this damn stinkin’ cold. I feel like a heel.

BRANDON JACOBS: But Jonathan… you ARE a heel.

JONATHAN MARX: OH… that is right. Now I don’t feel so bad, I am going to walk up the hill to get to the studio before it closes.

BRANDON JACOBS: I’ll wait for AAA. This car is as dead as Beau at one of Phantom Republican’s klan meetings.

JONATHAN MARX: Except he would remove his baby before he lynched him… right to life you know…

::Jacobs looks up and he sees a fire a little further up at the top of the mountain::

BRANDON JACOBS: Speaking of flaming, what the hell is that?

JONATHAN MARX: I don’t know, it looks like something is burning. I’ll go make sure it isn’t the studio…

::five minutes pass, Marx runs up the mountain path towards the top and stops at a burning bush::

JONATHAN MARX: This dry California weather must have gotten to it….

VOICE FROM ABOVE (voiced by Norm McDonald): MARX!

JONATHAN MARX: ::looks around trying to find who is calling him:: Hello?

VOICE FROM ABOVE: MARX! IT IS ME, GOD!

JONATHAN MARX: God? You don’t sound like Manson…

VOICE FROM ABOVE (voiced by Norm): Hardy har har, QUIET BEFORE I COVER YOU WITH SORES…

JONATHAN MARX: Sorry chief.

VOICE FROM ABOVE (voiced by Norm): Take off your Bruno Malis and return them to OJ. You are on Holy Ground.

JONATHAN MARX: These are $500 shoes!

VOICE FROM ABOVE (voiced by Norm): I don’t want you tracking dirt up on our well manicured grounds.

::Marx takes off his shoes and puts them down on the ground beside him::

JONATHAN MARX: God, I feel like I am at a Japanese restaurant. Now can we get down to business?

VOICE FROM ABOVE (voiced by Norm): I’ve been watching you struggle from above… you need help son, you need a partner to stand by your side to finally help defeat Rabesque and Hayze for good.

JONATHAN MARX: Well actually sir, there is a man I have in mind… there is a man who stands for everything good in wrestling, a man who loves this sport as much as I do, a man who I know can take the fight to Rabesque because he has before…

VOICE FROM ABOVE (voiced by Norm): SILENCE! I know who you speak of…. I AM GOD!

::thunder clap::

JONATHAN MARX: Why are we talking out loud again?

VOICE FROM ABOVE (voiced by Norm): For the audience at home nitwit…

JONATHAN MARX: Oh yeah, that is right. Well chief, what is it going to be?

VOICE FROM ABOVE (voiced by Norm): You have served me well Marx. You may have your wish. I will give him what they call… THE ITCH.

::thunder clap::

JONATHAN MARX: THE ITCH?! Nobody in wrestling can resist the itch!

VOICE FROM ABOVE (voiced by Norm): NEW needs a savior and you and him must work together to do my Dirty Work. MOOOOHAHAHA!

::thunder clap::

JONATHAN MARX: God, regardless of your shameless plug, I will not let you down and I will the Good Book of Professional Wrestling lead the way to our salvation.

VOICE FROM ABOVE (voiced by Norm): I have complete faith in you and I don’t want you to worry about the setbacks you have suffered so far, you are still ahead of the last guy.

JONATHAN MARX: What happened to the last guy?

VOICE FROM ABOVE (voiced by Norm): He got crucified.

FTB