UNLEASHED: Adam Benjamin vs. Mike Evers - EPW TV Title

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Post all RP here.

 

[Adam_Benjamin]

Fade into "Yours Truly" Adam Benjamin sitting in a chair in front of a EPW backdrop.

Benjamin:

"Rise and shine, Mike. You're probably wondering how all this happen? The real question is not how, but why all this has happen to you Mike.

Up until I met you, you simply sat in the shadows watching others live out there lives. So I ask you what do voyeurs see when they look in the mirror Mike?

Now I seen a young man that needed a spark. He had the talent, yet he preferred to simply watch, instead of make the move towards stardom.

So I step in and guided you to your entrance to stardom Mike. Now the question is are you going to watch Mike, or do something about it?"

Adam smiles as he holds the TV into the view of the Camera

"Mike, can you imagine what others must be feeling knowing you were given this chance? The gravity of that, hmm?

I mean many more deserving wrestlers will have to sit and watch you spoil what could have been there magical night?

Adam smiles

"Your clock is now ticking Mike. Your moment is now. You are now under the spot light.

Things are different under the spotlight. You look at things differently, smell things differently. You have to savor everything be it a glass of water or a walk in the park.

Why? Because as fast as it was given to you Mike, it can be taken away from you even faster!

Adam lets out a sinister laugh

"Mike, live on PPV you are going to be embarrassed. I am going to humiliate you in front of the entire world.

All of your family and friends will bare witness to your inequalities and sub par wrestling ability.

Its time to grow up Peter Pan. This is the real world, not the land of make believe known as Never land."

Adam grabs the TV title

"Welcome to the deep end Mike! Like I said now the real pain Begins. I am "Yours Truly" Adam Benjamin the Empire Pro Wrestling TV champion.

When it is all over Mike I will make sure to give a respectful eulogy in you honor mate.

(Fade to black)

 

[MikeEvers]

Scene opens with "Da Bomb" Mike Evers - a man who many feel could very well be the next EPW Television Champion - infront of a mirror in his bedroom, sitting on a stool. You only see his reflection. The bedroom itself is immaculately clean and doesn't look like it's been cleaned just at the last minute because something was being shot there. It seems like it's like this year-round.

Mike Evers: Adam Benjamin... You pulled a fast one on me. I was under the impression that I wanted to fight you, but the feeling was far from mutual. I thought that you were unwilling to put your 30 pounds of gold on the line against somebody who you felt either hadn't proven himself to you yet, or more likely you just felt was plain better than you in the squared circle. Well, I guess I must look pretty stupid, don't I? Hmm.

The camera pans around, revealing Mike's face.

Mike Evers: To me, the joke's on you. Sure, you may have hidden your level of confidence, but that doesn't change a thing to me. Adam, I'm still going to go to Chicago... I'm going to step into the United Center... And then, I shall walk down that aisle, and get into that ring... And on the other side of that ring, my friend, will be you. That's all I've ever wanted. At the same time, I must commend your mind game, as it takes someone with a lot of acting ability and a lot of desire to convey a certain impression and I think you hit that one out of the ballpark.

Mike grabs a glass of milk which is on the floor and sips it.

Mike Evers: I was taken aback a little bit by that stunt, admittingly, but you're going to have to do a ... of a lot to psyche me out.

A Voice: You missed a word.

Mike Evers: Oh, look, everybody, it's that voyeur Wisconsin Bill!

Wisconsin Bill: No, don't look! I'm not appearing on camera... I'm too horribly disfigured!

Mike Evers: Request granted. You see, fans, I've seen how badly Wisconsin Bill was beaten up. He's healed a bit, but he still carries more battle scars than a grizzly bear who just fought another grizzly bear in a vicious battle. Wisconsin Bill may not look like a winner, but technically, he came out a winner. I mean, isn't that what counts in the end? And sure, the match isn't what most people would call 'competitive,' but who's counting? Wisconsin Bill did his job, but he didn't do the job - and I wouldn't say Adam did either. But anyway, he went out there, he tried, and through those means, I was able to obtain my shot at the EPW TV Title. I've even got a nice spot for it, ontop of my TV.

Wisconsin Bill: Mike, I did it for you.

Mike Evers: I know, and I love you, in a manager-client kind of way.

Wisconsin Bill: Good, 'cause I'm not one of those - cigarettes.

Mike Evers: Wisconsin Bill... sighs... American and English terminology is not interchangable.

Wisconsin Bill: I was trying to make it, Mike. Now you ruined it.

Mike Evers: Adam...

Mike takes another sip of his milk.

Mike Evers: I'm telling you now to savor each day. When you wake up every morning until Unleashed, take a deep breath and say to yourself, "it's great to be champion," because come Unleashed...

Camera pans towards the mirror, as Wisconsin Bill scatters out of view.

Mike Evers: I'll be looking at my reflection in my belt.

Mike makes a big smile and the scene fades to black.

 

[Adam_Benjamin]

Fade into "Yours Truly" Adam Benjamin-The Empire Pro Wrestling TV champion sitting a Interview Table in NY to promote EPW's next PPV "UNLEASHED...

Benjamin:

"Hello, I am "Yours Truly" here today to promote Empire Pro Wrestling's next PPV. I am happy to answer any questions you all have for me today. So let the questions begin....

A women waves here hand

"Adam, Barbara Smith of the NY Post. My question is how did you come up with the entire plot against Mike Evers?

Adam looks smiling at her

"Well it all started over a bet. Honestly I made a small bet with another member of the company that I could hand pick any wrestler and make them into a contender.

Sort of like the movie "She's all that". But in this case Mike Evers is no prom queen, and come Unleashed he certainly will not get a kiss at the end. But you all get my drift, next question.

A man raises his hand

"Jim Johnson of the Wrestling Pro Weekly. My questions is "Mike Evers recently stated that the "joke" is on you in all of this. What do you have to say about that.

Adam shakes his head

"The joke? You see its sort of like a double edge sword for Yours Truly. On one side if I beat this kid, which I most certainly intend of doing, I am the guy who hand picked his victim. I am the guy who beat a kid who did not even deserve to be in the match in the first place.

Now on the other side, if by a miracle this kid wins, well Yours Truly just lost to Mike Evers. A kid who truly does not even warrant a match on PPV in my opinion, let alone a shot at the TV title."

"Adam, John Banks of Wrestling Today... At what cost are you willing to keep your title? Also could you sum this entire match up with one word?

Adam laughs

"Got two questions in there didn't you. Nice job. In regards to the limits I am willing to go?

Yours Truly is a man who respects the wrestling ring. I am a proud Englishmen who is driven every day to wake up as your TV champion.

This title is my life, and by god some punk kid is not going to take away all the tradition I have injected into this title.

Mike Evers does not know about limits, about inner desire to stand alone. I am going to showcase not only my talent, but my desire, passion, and heart inside that ring.

As for your one word.... "reality"!

"Adam, Lance Maxwell of the England times. When they write the story about this match, How will it read?

Adam looks surprised at the man

"Well fellow countrymen first off thank you for giving me the pleasure of answering a question from such and wonderful country.

And second thank you for giving me the chance to step into all of your shoes for a brief moment.

Adam clears his throat

"In a story of the Young and the Talented, "Yours Truly" Adam Benjamin defeated a Mike Evers to retain his TV title.

This battle all started several months ago when Adam staged a great plot to make Mike Evers believe that he was a contender.

Adam even allowed Mike Evers manager to pin him so that the Match would be signed.

Yes in a even more lop sided match Adam dragged a beaten and helpless Wisconsin Bill to the middle of the ring and laid down and draped his arm over him.

This win by Bill would then set the stage for Unleashed. From bell to bell Adam toyed with the Mike. He showcased Mikes lack of experience inside the ring.

On a side note everyone should be proud of Mike. He stepped in there and took a beating like a man. I mean this kid truly can take pain.

But all the dreams of championship glory ended with a quick blow know as the Shinning Wizard. And as the blow conected it popped the bubble of this story and all there was left was a three count.

Thank you"

Adam smiles

"But the real thing in all of this is that from day one of my plot to right now Mike Evers has not gotten any better inside the ring.

He has not improved one ounce since I defeated him last time we faced. I on the other hand improve each and every day.

Hell I even won another championship in another federation during this entire plot. So in closing I just want to make it clear I am not, nor was I ever afraid of this kid.

And come Unleashed I am going to murder him and end this story. And that will leave Mike drinking Milk, looking into the mirror asking himself "who am I"!

See you Mike at you worse nightmare. Look at my reflection, then look at your Mike. I belong here, you were brought here. Time to go back to reality!

Fade to black

 

[MikeEvers]

Scene opens with Mike Evers with his championship belt on his shoulder, standing outside of his house. The sun is out, the day is beautiful and "Da Bomb" has something to say.

Mike Evers: Adam Benjamin... Do you know what I think about before I fall asleep at night? Do you know what's on my mind first thing when I wake up, before I drink my milk for breakfast and eat my buttered bread? I'll bet you think I'm thinking about you. That's true, I would say, but not in the sense that I'm sure you believe. I do not fear you. You are a great TV Champion, but I do not fear you, Adam Benjamin. I look forward to wrestling a man who brings the English style of wrestling into the ring. But most of all, Adam, I am thinking about what it will be like to represent Empire Pro Wrestling as its second Television Champion. I look forward to bringing a sense of honor and dignity to the championship... And I look forward to carrying it on my shoulder. As you can see I've already started practicing.

Mike smiles.

Mike Evers: I've also been thinking about what kind of Television Champion I'm going to be in the sense that... I am going to defend that title will all my heart. I am going to give my all in each title defense, which will hopefully be many. I am going to take on all challengers from all corners of the lockerroom and I am going to be a champion who holds his head up high and carries the belt... Mike holds his belt up.... with pride! I'm not going to come up with some silly deal like have your non-wrestling manager fight me so a wrestler can get a shot. That's a load of poop.

The door to Mike's house opens. The camera pans slightly to reveal... Wisconsin Bill. He is still bruised and battered, battered and bruised from his recent epic classic contest with "Yours Truly."

Wisconsin Bill: Whaddya got there?

Mike Evers: Oh, uh, hi, Wisconsin Bill.

Wisconsin Bill approaches Evers.

Wisconsin Bill: Pretending to be TV Champ, are we?

Mike sweats slightly out of nervousness.

Mike Evers: Well, uh, not exactly...

Wisconsin Bill: Would you give me that?!

Wisconsin Bill grabs the belt.

Wisconsin Bill: It's a replica... of the World Championship!

Mike Evers: Uh, yeah.

Wisconsin Bill: Mike, Mike, Mike... If you're gonna spend $200 on a replica belt, why not get the TV Title? It'd make for a better prop!

Mike Evers: For one, why spend money on it when I'm about to win the real thing. Two, it's $300... this thing is as close to real as you can get without spending my whole paycheck. And three, they haven't released the TV Title yet for purchase!

Wisconsin Bill: Oh, I see.

Mike Evers: Besides, I admire the champion.

Wisconsin Bill: Uh huh. This admiration er whatever is a little creepy to me. Wait a sec.

Wisconsin Bill takes a look at the nameplate.

Wisconsin Bill: It says "Lindsay Troy!"

Mike Evers: Yeah... So?

Wisconsin Bill: These come with custom plates!

Mike Evers: That costs extra!

Wisconsin Bill: I have a friend who works at the EPW shop and no they don't!

Mike Evers: Well, maybe... um... Maybe I should get my refund then!

Wisconsin Bill: Hmm.

Mike Evers: Can we please stop bickering and questioning my personal investments?

Wisconsin Bill: I guess.

Mike Evers: Adam Benjamin, you recently went on record... Now this makes you sound like a total donkey, but you went out and publicly stated that I don't deserve to be at Unleashed. What bologna. I believe your exact words were "a kid who truly does not even warrant a match on PPV, let alone a shot at the TV Title."

Wisconsin Bill: He did say "in my opinion," I believe.

Mike Evers: That hurts. And you know what, Adam? It's not that you said that I don't deserve a match or a shot that hurts... But did you have to say "truly?" I mean, obviously you were just trying to make a statement... You didn't really mean it. You could've left out "truly" and it probably would've had the same affect. I've been trying to live this down, honestly, but days and I just felt like having this forum to speak about it was the best thing to do. I just felt like getting that off my chest, because it's been eating me alive.

Wisconsin Bill: Like a cannibal.

Mike Evers: Uh huh. And then you go on say stuff like I'm going to take tradition away, that I don't know anything and I live in a fantasy world. Well, that's just gravy! Adam, I can't wait to face you in the ring and take you to school, the American way! Adam, all these words you say about me... They're all a bunch of idle threats and are meaningless, because you and I both know that I am one of the hottest young stars here in the EPW and you wanna know something?

Wisconsin Bill: I do!

Mike Evers: All this stuff about a bet... Everything you've said and done recently has brought some things into doubt, Adam Benjamin. You say you're a man of integrity... I want to think you're a man of integrity... A man of class... A man who does things for the greater good... But I have to admit... I'm beginning to doubt it. Maybe you should look at yourself in the mirror, like I do, and reflect upon yourself. You really need to shape up, champ.

Wisconsin Bill: Shape up or ship out!

Mike Evers: I think... all your pretending about being scared... Well, that was all some good acting, like silver screen worthy... But the best acting comes from reality. It comes from the truth! And now it's time for you, Mr. Benjamin, to go back to reality and realize that you are scared of me and my in-ring prowess.

Wisconsin Bill: D*mn skippy!

Mike Evers: My mom always told me that I was a very nice boy with very nice capabilities and I know I have it in me so that when I get to the arena in Chicago that I will not choke and I will triumph! Moms are usually the toughest critics, after all.

Wisconsin Bill: I met your mom and she like said nothin' good about 'cha! Well, we only talked for like a minute or so.

Mike Evers: So when all the dust settles and the smoke has cleared... Adam Benjamin... At Unleashed... The EPW Television Championship is going to be mine... truly.

Wisconsin Bill takes off his cowboy hat and puts it over his heart.

Mike Evers: Thank you, my friends, and good night!

Mike Evers smiles and bows and the scene fades to black.

 

[Adam_Benjamin]

Fade into a empty United Center in Chicago, Illinois. From the view down a wrestling ring is seen. The Unleashed banners are hanging around the arena. Stage crew are working hard to set up the Large Jumbotron.
But as the camera pans the top row of the building we find "Yours Truly" Adam Benjamin sitting holding the TV title.

Benjamin:

"In just a short time I am going to enter the ring below me and defend this TV title. You see this is the real TV title I am holding, not some fake cute little replica belt.

Replica, you know maybe that one word sums this match up more than reality. I mean Mike you are seemingly starting to believe in yourself. However lets not get over confident.

You can stand in your front yard and hold a replica belt and say you are going to be the best champ all day. But achieving such a victory will take everything you have.

Mike champions are not made by eating Wheaties, contrary to commercial advertising. A champion is made by hard work, dedication, and sacrifice.

Adam looks at the TV title deeply

"Sacrifice, do you understand the very fabric of that word Mike? No you have never been a champion, you have never held glory and had someone try and take it away from you!

Yet here I stand a man who has had to watch some punk kid, and Mike truthfully that is all you are, stand and talk about how he is going to bring honor and dignity to a title that I have held for so long.

Mike what honor could you possibly bring that is already not bleeding through the bloody veins of this title?

What dignity could you inject into this title that was traveled around the world and been touched by the Queen of England?"

Adam looks dead into the camera

"Mike, you talk about pride? What pride have you shown thus far in your brief career in the EPW. Sure I will give you credit for being the nice guy in the locker room, however nice guys finish last.

As for the silly plot you talked about? That plot is the only reason you are wrestling in this match Mike! Do not think for one moment you talent warranted you a title shot?this

If not for the plot you would be stuck in a three way with Priest and some other wanker flopper!

But its funny Mike, since I have met and you, and made you my number one project I have watched you evolve into somewhat of a young man.

I mean I understand Bill gives you all the inner and oral advice on a daily basis. However I kind of feel that I have made you more of a man.

I mean I given promise to your life. I have give you all the stars in the sky to look at. However all I have done is shown you these things exist.

For the past several months I have allowed you into upper class. I have allowed you to get interviews, get all the sorta free comp stuff us PPV guys get.

Hell Mike I do believe you could have been on Leno if you played your cards right. However Mike in reality all I have done is given you a bubble of false hopes and dreams.

You are in a bubble were everything is nice and dandy. You have hidden all the fears, and started to believe all this is actually real.

Well Mike, bubbles, being the most fragile constructions, are easily destroyed. All it takes is a little finger!"

Adam smiles

"But Mike ask yourself this how does me saying you truthfully do not belong in this match make me a jack arse?

You have one match over anyone with creditability. You have lost to Yours Truly the last time you were handed a title shot.

And Mike usually in life when one is attacks a statement he gives his rebutal.

However in this instance you just kind of asked my question again and stated some cute remarks like donkey, and bologna.

This is not a game Mike. This is truthfully for real. You have had your ten minutes in the sun, but by god the Nightlife sky is upon us.

You truly are a man of words behind the camera. But come Unleashed I will give you every chance to take me to school, take a man that has wrestled around the world, including a gold medal for his country in amateur wrestling, to school!

Mike and honestly pal you are not one of the hottest young anything. You are a joke, you are my Bit*h!

I have created you and now I am going to destroy you. And when it comes to a bet, Yours Truly never walks away from a bet!

I am a man however of class, respect, and honor. And at Unleashed I am going to parade you around the ring showcasing all the inequalities you bring to the forefront.

You have followed the bread crumb, hell I have paved you the Yellow brink road Mike. Now it is time to step away from the mirror, in which the reflection of you holding that replica title belt will be both the closes you come to being a champion, AND to Mrs. Troy as you will ever get!

I am the Empire Pro Wrestling Television champion, the new age technician, "Yours Truly" Adam Benjamin!!!!

Fade to Adam hold the title into the camera