Post by man on Dec 3, 2013 18:15:52 GMT -5
SCENE 1
[Maxwell A. Nickelson is sitting alone backstage after his debut against Nathan James on "Reloaded". Tears of joy stream down his face as he watches the rest of the show from a tiny monitor hanging from the ceiling. The charcoal black track suit he wore to the ring has been unzipped halfway, his hair is unkempt & his face is bright red but he looks on top of the world. A buzzing sound emanates from his pocket. Maxwell reaches inside and sees that his mother is calling. He picks it up]
MAN: Hello?
Mom: Maxxy? Is that you?
MAN: Mommy! I'm so glad you called. Did you see my match?
Mom: I most certainly did! You showed that Nathan guy what it means to be a Nickelson. I'm so proud of you baby. I love you.
[M.A.N. Smiles even wider]
MAN: I love you too mommy.
[We hear a knock at the door]
MAN: Well, Gotta go! Tell dad I said Hi.
Mom: Okay sweety. Talk to you soon. We are so proud of you!
[M.A.N. Gets up & limps to the door, obviously hurting after his match. He opens the door to reveal a backstage worker speaking into his headset looking frantic]
Worker: Clash can't go around choking people! What the hell is he thinking?! Hey, I'll talk to you later. I'm here with the new kid.
[The worker turns towards M.A.N.]
Worker: Great job out there M.A.N.
[M.A.N. Swells up with pride]
MAN: Why, thank you sir!
Worker: But hey, I wanted to let you know you got Taufik next week. It's non title but between you & me, Bob's gonna be watching closely.
[The worker shuts the door as M.A.N. sits back down staring off into the distance]
MAN: If I win this week, I could very well get a title shot. And then.....Can you imagine? Maxwell A. Nickelson: Your Television Champion!
[M.A.N. Gets a dazed look on his face as the scene fades to black]
SCENE 2
[M.A.N. Is waiting in line for a roller coaster at Hershey Park. The Pennsylvania native resembles a kid in a candy shop eagerly awaiting his turn. He turns towards the camera with a toothy grin]
MAN: There's a funny saying that a wise man once spoke. It wasn't Ben Stiller in "Meet the Parents". However his words were wise. Contrary to popular belief, you CAN milk anything with nipples.
[The cameraman chuckles]
MAN: Well it's true! But this is something completely different. I'm talking about the guy who said "What goes around, comes around." Last week Nathan James asked yours truly, and I quote: "Can you go week in week out facing up to the likes of Taufik?"
[M.A.N. Laughs]
MAN: Well apparently Mr. Herman and Jamie McKenzie think so. Because guess what? My opponent this week is none other than the TV Champ himself.
[M.A.N. Pulls out a chocolate bar. He talks a bite, closing his eyes while his face fills with pleasure]
MAN: This stuff is great. Where was I? Oh yeah. Taufik is a champion. That means that he's this company's backbone. He stays with MPW through tick & thin defending it's pride & honor wherever and whenever necessary. Do you realize how much I want that Taufik? Do you realize how people would look at Maxwell A. Nickelson if I had that beautiful gold strapped around my waist? The truth is, nobody takes me seriously. They never have....But they will. If I defeat you that puts me in the title picture and once there it's just a 1, 2, 3 count away from the legitimacy that will silence all the doubters. I've gotten here and that's a start. But I'm not the type of man who settles for mediocrity. The sky's the limit for Maxwell A. Nickelson. So believe me Taufik. I know I'm in for a fight. Perhaps the fight of my life. But I intend on giving my very best and maybe, just maybe, I'll pull up the upset.
[M.A.N. climbs onto the roller coaster and speaks his final words as it rises out of sight]
MAN: Till' "Reloaded" my friend.
[Fade to black]
[Maxwell A. Nickelson is sitting alone backstage after his debut against Nathan James on "Reloaded". Tears of joy stream down his face as he watches the rest of the show from a tiny monitor hanging from the ceiling. The charcoal black track suit he wore to the ring has been unzipped halfway, his hair is unkempt & his face is bright red but he looks on top of the world. A buzzing sound emanates from his pocket. Maxwell reaches inside and sees that his mother is calling. He picks it up]
MAN: Hello?
Mom: Maxxy? Is that you?
MAN: Mommy! I'm so glad you called. Did you see my match?
Mom: I most certainly did! You showed that Nathan guy what it means to be a Nickelson. I'm so proud of you baby. I love you.
[M.A.N. Smiles even wider]
MAN: I love you too mommy.
[We hear a knock at the door]
MAN: Well, Gotta go! Tell dad I said Hi.
Mom: Okay sweety. Talk to you soon. We are so proud of you!
[M.A.N. Gets up & limps to the door, obviously hurting after his match. He opens the door to reveal a backstage worker speaking into his headset looking frantic]
Worker: Clash can't go around choking people! What the hell is he thinking?! Hey, I'll talk to you later. I'm here with the new kid.
[The worker turns towards M.A.N.]
Worker: Great job out there M.A.N.
[M.A.N. Swells up with pride]
MAN: Why, thank you sir!
Worker: But hey, I wanted to let you know you got Taufik next week. It's non title but between you & me, Bob's gonna be watching closely.
[The worker shuts the door as M.A.N. sits back down staring off into the distance]
MAN: If I win this week, I could very well get a title shot. And then.....Can you imagine? Maxwell A. Nickelson: Your Television Champion!
[M.A.N. Gets a dazed look on his face as the scene fades to black]
SCENE 2
[M.A.N. Is waiting in line for a roller coaster at Hershey Park. The Pennsylvania native resembles a kid in a candy shop eagerly awaiting his turn. He turns towards the camera with a toothy grin]
MAN: There's a funny saying that a wise man once spoke. It wasn't Ben Stiller in "Meet the Parents". However his words were wise. Contrary to popular belief, you CAN milk anything with nipples.
[The cameraman chuckles]
MAN: Well it's true! But this is something completely different. I'm talking about the guy who said "What goes around, comes around." Last week Nathan James asked yours truly, and I quote: "Can you go week in week out facing up to the likes of Taufik?"
[M.A.N. Laughs]
MAN: Well apparently Mr. Herman and Jamie McKenzie think so. Because guess what? My opponent this week is none other than the TV Champ himself.
[M.A.N. Pulls out a chocolate bar. He talks a bite, closing his eyes while his face fills with pleasure]
MAN: This stuff is great. Where was I? Oh yeah. Taufik is a champion. That means that he's this company's backbone. He stays with MPW through tick & thin defending it's pride & honor wherever and whenever necessary. Do you realize how much I want that Taufik? Do you realize how people would look at Maxwell A. Nickelson if I had that beautiful gold strapped around my waist? The truth is, nobody takes me seriously. They never have....But they will. If I defeat you that puts me in the title picture and once there it's just a 1, 2, 3 count away from the legitimacy that will silence all the doubters. I've gotten here and that's a start. But I'm not the type of man who settles for mediocrity. The sky's the limit for Maxwell A. Nickelson. So believe me Taufik. I know I'm in for a fight. Perhaps the fight of my life. But I intend on giving my very best and maybe, just maybe, I'll pull up the upset.
[M.A.N. climbs onto the roller coaster and speaks his final words as it rises out of sight]
MAN: Till' "Reloaded" my friend.
[Fade to black]