UNLEASHED: Foxx vs. Cruise
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Foxx
League Member
Fade in. Foxx is sitting, relaxed in the shade of a small tree. She leans against the trunk as she pays no mind to the camera and instead stares to the sky.
"It's a sad day when the Pro in Empire Pro begins to fade away. There's nothing 'Pro' in rehashing old drama. Mike Evers and Adam Benjamin, Frankie Scott and the Serjeant, You and I. Who. Really. Cares."
"Then again, at least Evers and the Serjeant have reasons to be fighting their opponents for the third or fourth time now. I think I've proven my worth already against you. So that still leaves me with the burning question."
"Why are we here?"
"Why are you here Mr. Cruise? Have you really plummetted that far down the ladder to be the next rung I have to step on to climb? Or have I actually risen higher than I originally believed?"
"I'd hardly believe myself to be a real star, but here I am in yet another match face to face with the ever so humble Cameron Cruise. Either Mr. Ryan's run out of ideas or there's something goin down here that I'm unaware of..."
"I gotta admit...I've had the odd thought here and about. Is the fed pullin something behind my back? Has the player become the played? I really have no freakin clue, ladies and gents."
"Then again maybe I'm just gettin geared up for practice against Karla Starr. I took on yourself and Mercedes with Promo and managed to secure a win. Well...I did have some minor help from your aim with a chair. Try explaining that in marriage counseling. Heh..."
Foxx has a bit of a laugh on that one.
"But that's besides the point. Fact is, as far as I'm concerned there are no poor feelings between us unless you've got a newfound inferiority complex. This is all on your shoulders, guy. I got nothin ta give ya, but a good luck at the beginning and a handshake at the end. Or would you be a poor winner at the end if ya beat me like ole Benji? How that man is still Television champion still stuns me to this day."
She shakes her head in disgust.
"I could really give a rat's ass less about the title anymore. I just want another one-on-one shot against Adam Benjamin. If I can get that I'll shut my trap and forever continue in peace, win or lose."
"As for you, Cameron Cruise, this match is a reality check you just won't like. You'd best swallow your pride and bring your A game this time though. I'm not gonna hesitate to give everything I have."
Fade out.
"It's a sad day when the Pro in Empire Pro begins to fade away. There's nothing 'Pro' in rehashing old drama. Mike Evers and Adam Benjamin, Frankie Scott and the Serjeant, You and I. Who. Really. Cares."
"Then again, at least Evers and the Serjeant have reasons to be fighting their opponents for the third or fourth time now. I think I've proven my worth already against you. So that still leaves me with the burning question."
"Why are we here?"
"Why are you here Mr. Cruise? Have you really plummetted that far down the ladder to be the next rung I have to step on to climb? Or have I actually risen higher than I originally believed?"
"I'd hardly believe myself to be a real star, but here I am in yet another match face to face with the ever so humble Cameron Cruise. Either Mr. Ryan's run out of ideas or there's something goin down here that I'm unaware of..."
"I gotta admit...I've had the odd thought here and about. Is the fed pullin something behind my back? Has the player become the played? I really have no freakin clue, ladies and gents."
"Then again maybe I'm just gettin geared up for practice against Karla Starr. I took on yourself and Mercedes with Promo and managed to secure a win. Well...I did have some minor help from your aim with a chair. Try explaining that in marriage counseling. Heh..."
Foxx has a bit of a laugh on that one.
"But that's besides the point. Fact is, as far as I'm concerned there are no poor feelings between us unless you've got a newfound inferiority complex. This is all on your shoulders, guy. I got nothin ta give ya, but a good luck at the beginning and a handshake at the end. Or would you be a poor winner at the end if ya beat me like ole Benji? How that man is still Television champion still stuns me to this day."
She shakes her head in disgust.
"I could really give a rat's ass less about the title anymore. I just want another one-on-one shot against Adam Benjamin. If I can get that I'll shut my trap and forever continue in peace, win or lose."
"As for you, Cameron Cruise, this match is a reality check you just won't like. You'd best swallow your pride and bring your A game this time though. I'm not gonna hesitate to give everything I have."
Fade out.
TSiegel
I spoil things.
"Oh no you didn't."
(Fadein, Mercedes Devon, standing side-by-side with Cruise, who stands back an' sighs abit, as Mercedes has more of a concerned look on her face.)
CRUISE: Let's not mistake this for what it is, Foxx. I mean, call a spade, a spade here....I've been "the played" as you so eloquently put it, and as it stands at this moment...I AM a "PLAYER".
Just not the relationship-type...after all...I am a married man.
Fact is, you're what this business calls an "Up-an-comer", facing off with someone that's "Established".
In some peoples' eyes I'm sure there isn't much of a difference but as I said before...let's call a spade-a-spade here....
I've BEEN a Champion, and sold out arena's.
You?? With all due respect Foxx...I wouldn't be surprised if you sold out the K-Mart's and Macy's stores, much less been a spectacle in the MALL OF AMERICA.
See 'cuz Foxx, THAT'S how we're different!!
You're gearin' up for a match with my wife's friend Karla....against ME in-a PAY-PER-VIEW match??
Tell me somethin' Foxx...withall due respect to Karla....how in the hell do you expect to keep the audiences' interested with Karla, when you're going toe-to-toe on WORLDWIDE PAY-PER-VIEW...with me??
Pretty tough act to follow considering some of the matches I've been in.
But as expected, I knew you'd tag me for usin' the chair, and let's face it Foxx: It's not exactly the first time that's happened.
You can have your one-on-one match with Mister No Last Name, and you can have your re-matches and anything else you want with him, I care even less than you do about doing this.
Hell, the only reason why I agreed to do it is for the intrigue of "The Rubber Match".
And no I'm not talking about Magnum's Foxx.
(Fadein, Cruise chuckling a second before finishing up.)
It's kinda like Mercedes' nephew says these days....
(Mercedes pulls out a pair of shades and puts them on before pulling back her hair a second.)
MDC: "Don't Hate The Player...Hate The Game".
(Fadeout.)
(Fadein, Mercedes Devon, standing side-by-side with Cruise, who stands back an' sighs abit, as Mercedes has more of a concerned look on her face.)
CRUISE: Let's not mistake this for what it is, Foxx. I mean, call a spade, a spade here....I've been "the played" as you so eloquently put it, and as it stands at this moment...I AM a "PLAYER".
Just not the relationship-type...after all...I am a married man.
Fact is, you're what this business calls an "Up-an-comer", facing off with someone that's "Established".
In some peoples' eyes I'm sure there isn't much of a difference but as I said before...let's call a spade-a-spade here....
I've BEEN a Champion, and sold out arena's.
You?? With all due respect Foxx...I wouldn't be surprised if you sold out the K-Mart's and Macy's stores, much less been a spectacle in the MALL OF AMERICA.
See 'cuz Foxx, THAT'S how we're different!!
You're gearin' up for a match with my wife's friend Karla....against ME in-a PAY-PER-VIEW match??
Tell me somethin' Foxx...withall due respect to Karla....how in the hell do you expect to keep the audiences' interested with Karla, when you're going toe-to-toe on WORLDWIDE PAY-PER-VIEW...with me??
Pretty tough act to follow considering some of the matches I've been in.
But as expected, I knew you'd tag me for usin' the chair, and let's face it Foxx: It's not exactly the first time that's happened.
You can have your one-on-one match with Mister No Last Name, and you can have your re-matches and anything else you want with him, I care even less than you do about doing this.
Hell, the only reason why I agreed to do it is for the intrigue of "The Rubber Match".
And no I'm not talking about Magnum's Foxx.
(Fadein, Cruise chuckling a second before finishing up.)
It's kinda like Mercedes' nephew says these days....
(Mercedes pulls out a pair of shades and puts them on before pulling back her hair a second.)
MDC: "Don't Hate The Player...Hate The Game".
(Fadeout.)
Foxx
League Member
"Like I said...humble."
Fade in. Scenery is much the same.
"So nice of you to remind me why I used sarcasm in that statement. You amaze me everytime you speak."
"Let me remind you that Karla Starr has held a title for over a year now. I believe a certain someone pointed that out to me ever so blatantly not so long ago."
"You may have been a champion, but you aren't a champion anymore. You can take all your claims and shove em, cuz they don't mean squat. You're hardly as great as you make yourself out to be. Popular, but you're hardly the person to sell out arenas."
"And I never said anything about the audience in my match against Karla. My goal was never to keep the audience happy. I do what I do whatever way I wanna do it. Chances are if I can beat a 'champion' like you; I can beat Karla. It should be common sense, really. That's the only way I meant it. End of story."
"You should think more about the match and less about your place in history. You won't go too far if you fall to every 'up-an-comer' that they toss your way."
"And I dunno bout you, but I'm thinkin this rubber match's lost it's bounce. Where's the rubber? I mean... Where's the point in this? Seriously, there is none. I won...I never expected a rematch comin on so quickly after facing you twice already, but if the people wanna see it...I guess it shall be done."
"Oh, last thing. Of course I'd tag you for usin the chair. It's so easy to see the joke in that. I'd be stupid for not taking the opportunity to get a good laugh in. Don't you think?"
She smiles to the camera as it fades.
Fade in. Scenery is much the same.
"So nice of you to remind me why I used sarcasm in that statement. You amaze me everytime you speak."
"Let me remind you that Karla Starr has held a title for over a year now. I believe a certain someone pointed that out to me ever so blatantly not so long ago."
"You may have been a champion, but you aren't a champion anymore. You can take all your claims and shove em, cuz they don't mean squat. You're hardly as great as you make yourself out to be. Popular, but you're hardly the person to sell out arenas."
"And I never said anything about the audience in my match against Karla. My goal was never to keep the audience happy. I do what I do whatever way I wanna do it. Chances are if I can beat a 'champion' like you; I can beat Karla. It should be common sense, really. That's the only way I meant it. End of story."
"You should think more about the match and less about your place in history. You won't go too far if you fall to every 'up-an-comer' that they toss your way."
"And I dunno bout you, but I'm thinkin this rubber match's lost it's bounce. Where's the rubber? I mean... Where's the point in this? Seriously, there is none. I won...I never expected a rematch comin on so quickly after facing you twice already, but if the people wanna see it...I guess it shall be done."
"Oh, last thing. Of course I'd tag you for usin the chair. It's so easy to see the joke in that. I'd be stupid for not taking the opportunity to get a good laugh in. Don't you think?"
She smiles to the camera as it fades.
TSiegel
I spoil things.
"Well, at least one things for certain..."
(Fadein, Cruise in front of an EPW backdrop.)
CRUISE: Unlike my wife might say...more than just bits an' pieces of information DO stick in your head...so you're not a BIMBO.
Yeah Foxx, currently...I'm without gold...but from someone like you to come out and criticize me for my comments...when you've NEVER held a title...
Tsk..tsk..tsk.
That's a big no-no Foxx, and you should know better. Yeah, I do sellout arena's and Midget Cruise's, yeah...I've put on shows at the Playboy Mansion in the Grotto and then the next night been summoned to wrestle Gators in the 'Glades days later.
Now that I think about it, Foxx you can call it Popularity, you can call it ANYTHING YOU WANT.
But it's BECAUSE of what I make myself out to be is because of the Crowd turnouts and the Dividends being so large.
Can you say that you sold out Las Vegas Casino's and then the next night perform a Childeren's Charity event for Hiroshi's Bra's an' Muffin's Organization??
No.
(A beat passes.)
But I can.
See, Foxx...'cuz that's just the type of guy I am, and the type of Work Ethics I have, not to mention EFFORTS.
You said it yourself: You don't even CARE about this match, you just want a shot against Benjamin.
So you got a Pay-Per-View shot against me at Unleashed, and you wanna find out if you have what it takes to beat Karla....by beating me.
You ever consider what the future could hold if you DON'T??
Fact is....you might not give a damn anyway and I care as 'bout as much, myself.
But that doesn't mean I'm lookin' past you at someone else, like you are with Benjamin.
But from someone who likes to take opportunity in poking fingers at veterans who actually HELD a title, much less MAIN EVENTED....I can see where you might think that.
You're stupid BECAUSE of it, but nonetheless it is an option you're very much welcome to.
Save the laughter for after the match, Foxx, because believe me....considering the things I'VE been through compared to the things YOU'VE been through....you might yet need that extra energy.
It IS..after all...a Pay-Per-View.
And I certainly DO NOT...disapppoint.
THAT Foxx, is a Reality Check that you just...won't like.
(Fadeout.)
(Fadein, Cruise in front of an EPW backdrop.)
CRUISE: Unlike my wife might say...more than just bits an' pieces of information DO stick in your head...so you're not a BIMBO.
Yeah Foxx, currently...I'm without gold...but from someone like you to come out and criticize me for my comments...when you've NEVER held a title...
Tsk..tsk..tsk.
That's a big no-no Foxx, and you should know better. Yeah, I do sellout arena's and Midget Cruise's, yeah...I've put on shows at the Playboy Mansion in the Grotto and then the next night been summoned to wrestle Gators in the 'Glades days later.
Now that I think about it, Foxx you can call it Popularity, you can call it ANYTHING YOU WANT.
But it's BECAUSE of what I make myself out to be is because of the Crowd turnouts and the Dividends being so large.
Can you say that you sold out Las Vegas Casino's and then the next night perform a Childeren's Charity event for Hiroshi's Bra's an' Muffin's Organization??
No.
(A beat passes.)
But I can.
See, Foxx...'cuz that's just the type of guy I am, and the type of Work Ethics I have, not to mention EFFORTS.
You said it yourself: You don't even CARE about this match, you just want a shot against Benjamin.
So you got a Pay-Per-View shot against me at Unleashed, and you wanna find out if you have what it takes to beat Karla....by beating me.
You ever consider what the future could hold if you DON'T??
Fact is....you might not give a damn anyway and I care as 'bout as much, myself.
But that doesn't mean I'm lookin' past you at someone else, like you are with Benjamin.
But from someone who likes to take opportunity in poking fingers at veterans who actually HELD a title, much less MAIN EVENTED....I can see where you might think that.
You're stupid BECAUSE of it, but nonetheless it is an option you're very much welcome to.
Save the laughter for after the match, Foxx, because believe me....considering the things I'VE been through compared to the things YOU'VE been through....you might yet need that extra energy.
It IS..after all...a Pay-Per-View.
And I certainly DO NOT...disapppoint.
THAT Foxx, is a Reality Check that you just...won't like.
(Fadeout.)