Post by Shane Trudex on Apr 2, 2008 8:22:37 GMT -6
SCENE ONE - The Failure of a Partnership??
Partnership: (noun)
1. The state of being a partner.
2. A legal contract entered into by two or more persons in which each agrees to furnish a part of the capital and labor for a business enterprise, and by which each shares a fixed proportion of profits and losses.
3. The persons bound by such a contract.
4. A relationship between individuals or groups that is characterized by mutual cooperation and responsibility, as for the achievement of a specified goal: Neighborhood groups formed a partnership to fight crime.
Partner: (noun)
1. One that is united or associated with another or others in an activity or a sphere of common interest, especially a member of a business partnership, a spouse, a domestic partner, either of two persons dancing together, one of a pair or team in a sport or game, such as tennis or bridge.
(v., -nered, -ner·ing, -ners)
1. To make a partner of.
2. To bring together as partners.
3. To be the partner of.
(v.intr.)
1. To work or perform as a partner or partners.
The scene opens in the land that has acquired the nickname "The Motor City"...Detroit, Michigan. It is evening as the sun slowly sets behind the towering buildings in the city....the soft warm yellowish glare of the sun glistening off the windows of the skyscrapers. The camera finds Shane Trudex, sporting blue jeans, a black t-shirt, and a black hooded jogging jacket, walking amongst the crowd along the streets in the city, the hood covering his head...shadowing most of his face. A chill fills the air as the breath of the people can be seen walking along the streets. Car horns and sirens mixed with the rest of the big city life sounds fills the air. Shane stops in front of a building, walks up a flight of stairs and enters inside. After climbing up another set of steps, he continues his travel along a hallway until he comes to a stop in front of a door baring the label "225" on it. Shane lifts his arm up and hesitates from knocking. He takes a deep breath and lets his arm fall, his hand making impact against the door with a knock. ........No Answer......... Shane knocks again and pauses. .........Again no answer........ Shane reaches down and slowly turns the door knob and the door opens. He enters inside of the apartment and looks around. The sound of a television can be heard in the background. Dishes overflow in the sink as several empty pizza boxes and bags of chips rest along the table top of the kitchen. A heavy smoke haze fills the room along with the smell of molded food and alcohol. Shane's face turns into a sight of grimace as he attempts to bare the odor and view. He enters into the living and finds his tag team partner, Christian Ryder, asleep on the sofa. Accompanying him on the sofa is an empty bottle of what remained from a 40 oz he apparenty consumed. In the ashtray on the table in front of him, several ends of the remains of blunts smoked. Shane sighs as he takes his hand and rubs it down his face. Shane walks over and turns off the television....his voice ringing through the apartment.....
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.|Christian.....wake up. **pauses** CHRISTIAN....WAKE UP.....
Shane takes his foot and kicks the side of the sofa, shaking it slightly as Christian's eyes....blood shot and heavy....slowly squint open. The empty 40 oz bottle falls to the floor and joins the other two bottles resting there. Christian slowly looks around, dazed and confused as Shane walks over to the window. He takes his hand, grabs the blinds and pulls them open as the sun shines in on Christian.
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| "The Enigma" Christian Ryder ||:.|Shane....what the fuck dude.....
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.| Don't what the fuck me man.....get up and get dressed. You need to get your ass down to the arena and talk to management. Rumor has it your name is on the chopping block to be axed from the company and sent to the unemployment line....if you already haven't been.
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| "The Enigma" Christian Ryder ||:.| Just five more minutes.....don't worry about the management, they love me and wouldn't fire me. I am a big attraction and one of their top stars in the AWS.
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.| So I noticed..... **Shane again looks at the empty bottles and blunts**
Christian pulls the cover back over his head, hiding from Shane and the light. Shane walks into the kitchen, grabs one of the few clean pots in the apartment and fills it up with cold water. Shane walks back into the living room, pulls the covers off Christian, and dumps the water onto him. Christian, engulfed by the cold water, jumps up freezing, gasping for breath as he looks at Shane. Shane leans down and points his finger at Christian.
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.| Man....I don't even know why I even try with you sometimes. Listen I know you been through some shit and I know it's been hard losing friends and family. You have to learn to put it behind you and move on man. You still have a life to live and a career to fulfill and you sure as hell won't achieve it living like this. If you want to ruin your career that's your choice by no-showing events....but you won't bring me down with you man. We have been like brothers and I will always be here for you but you need to wake up, look at the reality around you, and realize you need to do something with your life. Now I am going to the arena....either with....or without you.
Shane walks towards the door, leaving Christian sitting on the sofa covered in water. Shane opens the door and goes to leave but then stops and turns back towards Christian.
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.| I can't keep doing this man....you know this. I used to be a major player and you did too. Somewhere down the road....the partying, the women, the drinking, in my case Justina James suddenly disappearing....it dragged us down man and we are better than this. It's time for us to prove it either together....or alone. By the way...rumor has it if you don't show up...then your contract is terminated. I don't think I can even bail you out of this one man. So if you don't show up....then I wish you the best man. Just promise me you will find what it is you are looking for...and get it taken care of.
Shane turns and exits out of the room, the door slowly closing behind him. Christian looks around the room, his hand slowly lifting and wiping the water from his face. The scene slowly fades to black.
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SCENE TWO - Going 1 on 1 with the Wild One
The scene opens at the arena where Animosity will be held Friday night. Shane Trudex is seen exiting his vehicle, wearing the same clothing as earlier....this time accompanied with a duffle bag. Shane gets to the arena door and opens it, entering inside. Several people are seen walking around the hallways, preparing for Friday nights show. Shane, the look of aggravation of his confrontation with Christian Ryder earlier apparent, walks towards his dressing room when out of nowhere....AWS interviewer, Vanessa Dane, steps up to him...microphone in hand.
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.| Listen....Vanessa....babe.....now is not the time or the place. I am in no mood for an interview at the moment.
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| "The Interviewer" Vanessa Dane ||:.|Come on, Shane...it will be for good publicity. I mean you heading into a huge match...the main event....against Dax Clark on Animosity and the crowd wants to hear from you.
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.| **Stops and turns towards Vanessa, dropping his bag** You want an interview...fine if it will get you to leave me the hell alone. **Vanessa seems shocked and taken back by Shane's attitude. Shane notices this and takes a deep breath** I apologize Vanessa....it's just been a rough time.
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| "The Interviewer" Vanessa Dane ||:.| I am sorry, Shane, I didn't know. I won't keep you any longer than I need to. My question is simple....what is your feelings heading into your matchup against "The Wild One" Dax Clark on Friday night??
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.| To be honest with you....I am as trained as I am going to be. I mean there isn't a hell of a lot you can do to prepare for a brawler and athlete like Dax Clark. The only thing I can do is try to outwrestle, to out brawl him and go with something that he doesn't have....speed and agility. I don't know what Dax Clark's beef with me is....I mean maybe he is jealous because Josie asked me to partner with her, maybe he feels intimidated a little because I have beaten him before who knows. I know if you ask him he will yell it out loud..."I am neither when it comes towards Shane Trudex" but denial is a part of everyday life.
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| "The Interviewer" Vanessa Dane ||:.| Are you saying that Dax Clark can't match you speed for speed??
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.| Well I am not saying he is flat out slow like a sloth but I feel I am the quicker of the two. I wrestled Dax Clark before and right now my record stands at one to one with him. Even though it was a tag team match with Christian Ryder, I out-wrestled him with my speed and agility. The second time around I will admit that Dax beat the crap out me but at the same time he had his partner Morpheus by his side. With K-Play already knocked out of the match, it ended up being a handicap match...2 on 1...odds not in my favor. Now I will say that I am sick and tired of hearing how Dax claims he is going to send me to the hospital, how he wants to kick my ass, how he just bursts onto the scene wherever I am like some school bully looking to take my money. There was a time when Dax and I used to see eye to eye and we both had respect for each other. He can call it principle or whatever he wants but it is apparent he has lost respect and forgot exactly who I am. If Dax wants to knuckle it up then that's fine and I have no problem exchanging punch for punch. I am called The Trademark for a reason...not just because of my good looks.
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| "The Interviewer" Vanessa Dane ||:.| Dax Clark stated it has nothing to do with jealousy, if anything you are jealous of him....it's all about principle he says. He also stated that he will enjoy the fact of well putting your ego in check....your thoughts??
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.| Again....Dax can and will forever claim he wants to beat my ass based out of principle. If I had a dime for everytime people wanted to beat my ass based on principle then I would be having lunch with Donald Trump and Vince McMahon at the billionaires club. The fact is, priniciple means shit when you step into that ring because principle is replaced by skill and talent....two things I have Trademarked in this business.
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| "The Interviewer" Vanessa Dane ||:.| So what is your relationship with Josie Pleasure and in your opinion, why do you feel she chose you to be her partner in the ring??
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.| To be honest with you....it's hard to say why Josie chose me. I mean as far as our relationship goes, we are the closest of friends, flirty at times, but always friends no matter what. We go way back as she managed Christian Ryder and myself when we first got together as the infamous Juggalo, Inc. I have always had an admiration for Josie....her beauty, talent, and definately determination are unparalled and I am honored to be teaming with her. After my recent downward spiral with Christian, god bless his soul cause I love him like a brother, but it was time for a change and we both had to go our own paths. Josie is definately a pick me up because she motivates like no other and not only that but how many guys get the chance to stand in the corner and watch their partner who has a hot body and looks like Josie.
Shane smiles and gets excited, pumping his fist in the air. Vanessa Dane, apparently clueless, joins in with the celebration just because it looks fun and both high five each other. Shane then realizes what's happening and regains his composure.
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.|Sorry about that....anyways back to what he was saying. I can't really answer why Josie chose me. I know we hinted the ideas in the past about teaming in the ring to see how our chemistry would flow. Now is the time we finally get to see just how dangerous and how good we really are together. Other than that you will have to ask the lovely Josie Pleasure herself why she chose me. Could be my talent she likes....it could be the fact she couldn't resist my good looks and charm....maybe it's a case of both, the whole total package.
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| "The Interviewer" Vanessa Dane ||:.| So in closing....are you confident heading into your match against Dax Clark?? Any closing comments??
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.|To be honest, I feel hurt in a way....I mean Dax Clark doesn't give me enough credit and I feel he takes me way to lightly. He makes me feel like I am a one-legged man at an ass-kicking contest. Word of advice to Dax....In the words of my friend Taz or Tazz however you wish to spell it....Crush my Ego if you can....Be as cool as The Trademark if I let you....or however his saying goes. I came to the A.....W......S and planned on accomplishing both as entertainer and achiever. I entered those doors when AWS first started, I was the first Revolution Champion....I was undefeated, going 5-0 over a 2 month span, knocking down the ladder each and every person that stood in my way. What claim do you have to run with Dax since you stepped into AWS with yours truly?? I give you credit for winning the Revolution Title, a title I made famous by having my name listed on it first. I give you credit for being a tough son-of-a-bitch. One thing you definately are not...as much as you want to believe it...is unbeatable. Animosity, it is make it or break it for The Trademark as I make my climb back to greatness in this organization. **Shane looks into the camera, the look of seriousness crossing it** At Animosity....I will show the wrestling world just how The Trademark will "Make It" and the only thing breaking will be Dax Clark's ego when I break him down piece....by piece.....by piece, chopping his ego down like a big oak tree. What happens to an oak tree when you chop enough on it Vanessa??
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| "The Interviewer" Vanessa Dane ||:.| **In a squeaky voice** Oooo I love this game.....Ummmm....**mocks a lumberjack** Timber??
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| "The Trademark" Shane Trudex ||:.|Damn straight!!! **tilts his head back** Timmmmmber bitches!!! That big sumbitch comes crashing down to the ground. Dax Clark, what's going to run through your mind after Shane Trudex whips your ass and beats you at Friday Night Animosity?? It will only take one T-K-O out of nowhere to drop your ass. Maybe I will lock in the T-T-O and make you tap-out just for the hell of it. Just remember that....Animosity....all the electricity, the roof getting blowed off the building....just as Hurriclark in the past, his alter-ego Dax Clark gets Trademarked.
Shane leans down and picks up his bags. He looks over at Vanessa, his look of determination and focus cemented to his face. He turns and walks on past Vanessa Dane and continues down the hallway towards his lockerroom. Vanessa looks over at the camera crew then back down the hallway as the scene fades to black.
