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* Heat gets near the box and takes something that captures the eyes of everyone, Heat has the World Heavy Weight Championship on his hands, everyone is astonished, Heat puts it on his shoulder and walks around smiling * -" Hmmm mmm... it looks good on me doesn't it?, World Heavy Weight Champion... The Heat... yeah... and it's heavy eh, the Gaia was lighter but this one is... hey dudes, this is your chance to get a Collectors Photo of The Heat wearing the WHW Title, go ahead!. "- * Heat climbs the corner as he usually do when he wins a match, and with the Title on his shoulder the flashes oh all the cameras shine, Heat poses with the Title and plays a little, then goes down and leaves it on the table, taking something from the box * -" Well, you better save those photos because I think that will be the only way you guys will see me with that on the shoulder, now I know this Title represents the future of this company... watch this! "- * Heat took an Industrial Nail Gun, he takes the belt and nails it 6 times until the Title can't take it anymore and breaks in several pieces, the fans are in shock as well as Jim and Vic * -" Whoa, that was fun, well as you all can see, an important title like that can be easily destroyed!, with that I prove to all that our fed has a weak future, normally a belt is more than just metal and leather, a belt holds the hopes, dreams, wishes and ideals of all the roster, clearly without a strong champ or any roster the belt is useless, and im not saying that Voorhees is not championship material, what I mean is that some say that because of him Dars left, well, we don't know so even if that is true then Anthony had to grabs his darkness powers and rule with incredible force... but besides that he is cool. Now let's turn our eyes to another championship! "- * Heat kicks the destroyed belt away and takes another one from the box, it is the Gaia Championship, Heat puts it on his shoulder, then turns to the fans * -" What do we have here... my long lost belt... the belt that cost me a lot, I had to sweat, bleed, get injured and more to return this Championship to it's former glory, the fans loved me, The Heat Powered Champ.... all that to lose it with a damn cheap shot?, well after a while of thinking, after a while of watching how Revision destroyed once more the soul of that Title I decided to let everything go... I realized that no matter how much you kill yourself to make a Title Shine, in the end and 90% of the times a damn loser with bully friends or guitars can steal it and ruin it all..., yes I know I like to complain much about how I never got my rematch but truth is that I could care less about being any champ or contender ever again, I don't care if the boss likes it, or that piece of trash with the 75 cent GoL shirt loser in the front row likes it, or even if the rest of the god damn roster at backstage likes it, because the fact that matters is this, is that there ain't nothing AND THE HEAT MEANS NOTHING than can ever compare to be The Icon, The Magic One, The Last Action Warrior, The Mexican Marvel and above all else... What The Fans Want! "- * All the fans stand up and cheer, roar and celebrate with The Heat, the mexican celebrates with them, then drops the belt and gives it 8 nails shots until it cracked, again the fans are in shock, that is the second belt that Heat ruins, the fans are quiet, Heat takes the shattered belt out of the ring *

Hartman- Ok, it's official, Heat is crazy.

Sharpton- Yes... I like it.

* Heat walks around, the box is empty now , he rubs his chin, then finally speaks again * -" Well... it seems that finally I finished all my material.... somehow my anger is gone too so... we are kinda finished here, Raza thanks for hearing me, thanks for your time and... wait... wait a damn minute... I just remembered another thing that I wanted to discuss... a thing that may involve the future of the BTWF as well... last time I checked on the BTWF Site... I saw a very interesting Poll... I mean I normally don't care about what the site says but that little poll made me angry... Ari hit me one more time! "- * Again the BarTron turns on, the poll appears on the big screen and the charts, Heat stares at it then talks * -" Can you believe that?, I mean I find it as a very bad joke... for those who are on the back seats let me read the question for you....Who is the Best Entertainer of all times in the BTWF.... Old Maxwell Corners also known as the HBK, or the Mexican Marvel, best known as The Heat... yeah that is what the damn poll says... and the worst thing is that the charts are trying to slap at me or something... they say 50-50... HOW CAN THAT BE POSSIBLE!!!, No One and I Mean NO ONE is as good as me, being compared with that... Conners makes me feel... common...anyway, since this time I don't have time limit I guess I can do a little of old school Spotlight... so here we go "- * Heat walks outside the ring, he passes the barrier and moves around the fans, they don't gather around him like crazy, they let him walk around, he stops with a little kid *

Heat- Hi son, this is The Heat, want to ask something?

Kid- Yeah I want to ask you something sir, are you here to stay forever or just passing by like my friend says?

Heat- Passing By?

Kid- Yeah, my friends says that you go and come because you are scared of the wrestling now, that you prefer easy money with movies than being here.

Heat- Oohhh... I get it, well little vato, next time you see your friends tell them that The Heat says that I could care less about them... im not sure if I?ll stay, but you are sure that The Icon talked to you and that I?ll do my best.

Kid- Thanks sir.

Heat- Heh, ok... who's next... you girl, the girl with the red bandana, want to ask something?

Girl- Oh yeah, hi sugar, I want to ask this, are you and your valet Ari something?

Heat- What? No... Errh... no we aren't why?

Girl- Oh just asking, hey can I get your autograph?

Heat- Sure.

Girl- Sign... these babies!!!

Heat- Sweet Mother of...I mean... I don't have a pen... so... maybe another day yeah...

* Heat stops the interviews and returns to the ring, all is over then he takes his shades out * -" Well, I think that this is over, im glad that all the fans gathered, Jim, Vic, Cross... thanks for coming too, I hope this special Spotlight Unlimited works and mama if you?re listening I already said that 3 Times and...

GONK!!!

Heat was talking when got suddenly scared by that sound, the fans waited, maybe it was a joke by Heat but then the lights went out.

GONK!!!

Voorhees- Heat.... Heat.... HEAT!!!

Huge cheers and roars rise as that voice is heard, the lights return and the World Heavy Weight Champ is in the ring, Heat takes 2 steps back, Voorhees seems pissed, Ari runs down from the entrance and reaches Heat, she says something to Heat and the mexican nods, then stares at the Champ.

Heat- Sup Vato, can I help you?

Voorhees- Help me? HELP ME!!!... What about my Title?

Heat- Oh... that, see that was a replica too so don't worry, I believe the original is at you place... maybe, Df give me a good discount you know... anyway thanks for coming but I have something to do, see yaw.

* Heat smiles at the Champ and is about to leave the ring when Voorhees talks *

Voorhees- Wait... wait... just a second... you once told me that you were ready to have a match with me.... im already here, on the ring and with nothing to do... so what do you say... Vato?

The place is about to fall apart, Voorhees is waiting for Heat's answer and The Icon is on the ropes, without moving and listening to the crowd, Ari stares at him, Heat nods then turns, walking to the champ and standing right in front of him, Heat raise the mic slowly.

Heat- I say..... ARI RING THE BELL!!!

Everyone gets up from their seats, a thunderous roar shakes the entire arena, Heat stands back and takes the jacket out tossing it outside along with the mic, Voorhees takes all the Flaming set outside and also gets ready, both men circle the ring and just wait for the bell, both eager to start.

Hartman- OMG! OMG! OMG!

Sharpton- Make your bets everyone, this is about to get ugly!

Ding! Ding!! Ding!!!

Ari rings the bell and the fans roar, the voices oh the thousands of people there show excitement and emotion, Heat and Anthony are still circling the ring watching to each other carefully but getting closer to the center of the ring, finally both are standing in front of each other, Heat says something and Anthony answer right away, both begin a discussion and Heat turns his face to the ring side, obviously in disagreement with what the Champ said, Anthony keeps talking but Heat has had enough already, Heat turns his face and with a clean right fist starts this, the roars keep appearing as Anthony, surprised but not scared returns the fist in the same way Heat did his, the entire place gets up, both men are now canned in to a fist fight, Heat and Anthony aren?t stopping, finally after more blow exchanges Heat stumbles back a little taken but tries to counter quickly with an Uppercut, Anthony knew he was about to do that and blocked the attack, countering with a quick Head Butt then a whip to the ropes, Heat runs and returns, Anthony is already waiting with a Clothesline but the Icon does a baseball slide and pass between the Champions legs, Anthony looks down a little surprised to see a mexican disappear under him, he tries to turn but Heat moves faster and gets up quickly, standing behind Anthony and wrapping his arms around the champs waits, pulling him back and delivering a German Suplex, the crowd is divided, the chants for both wrestlers are equal. Heat gets up still holing Anthony by the waist, Heat is about to deliver the second German when Anthony stops the attempt by locking his left leg between Heat?s, The Icon keeps trying but the Champ did a good work blocking the move, Heat releases Anthony but the Champ isn?t letting go now, striking the mexican head with the elbow, Anthony begins a vicious attack, after the 5 shots to the head, the Champ picks up Heat with his right arm and lifts him walking to the center of the ring, then drops it punishing the back with that Side Walk Slam, Anthony gets up and stomps the Icon, Heat rolls away and gets up in a hurry, Voorhees raises his left leg as Heat was running towards him and the Icon gets knocked down again , this time with a Big Boot, Anthony stops Heat again but the Mexican rolls once more, getting up again and running for the second time, Anthony smiles and raise the leg again, only that this time Heat grabbed his leg and moved his head, the same trick doesn?t work twice with him, Heat drops himself to the mat and drags the trapped leg with him taking down the champ with the quick Dragon Screw, Heat rolls away and handsprings up, Anthony rubs his leg then gets up, this time he is the one that runs after the Mexican, Heat dodges the charge and Anthony keeps running until he bounces with the ropes and return, Heat waits for the right moment then with a fast Toe Kick on the guts stops the Champ charge, Anthony bends over defenseless and the fans scream as Heat pulls Anthony in to Game over position, Heat is about to lock both arms up but Anthony releases them and pulls up, tossing Heat behind him and probably out of the ring too, the Champ walks away and never notices how Heat grabbed the upper rope in the air and landed safely on the apron, Heat whistles to the Champ then jumps to the 3rd rope and bounces to the air attempting a Springboard, Anthony turns after hearing the whistle and finds a flying mexican on the air, the fans are about to scream with emotion but instead they get quiet, Anthony cached Heat on the air without much of a problem, Heat doesn?t know what went wrong but soon realizes he is in danger, the Champ has already turned Heat head down, he is in the Tombstone Pile Driver position, the fans again roar, but Heat doesn?t want to get buried like that and begins to struggle making hard to Anthony to keep him hanging like that, finally Heat attacks the Champ knee and Anthony has no other choice than letting him go, Heat is released and ends in the mat with no harm done, Anthony kneels down and again rubs his knee, Heat rolls away and gets up running towards the Champ, Anthony gets up in time and both men knock down each other with a Double Clothesline.

Hartman- Can you believe it James?.. this is so awesome, this I so incredible, just hear the crowd they are shaking the entire place.

Sharpton- Yeah those two are giving quite a show, I think I never saw a Voorhees with such spirit and such speed, and Heat is also giving his best!.

Hartman- Im glad we decided to come, this is so awesome.

Back on the ring both men are getting up, after a rush like that both try to get a hold, Heat gets up first but takes the time to breath Anthony stands up right away and his face shows emotion, both are doing great, Heat nods and Anthony follows, both men start to circle the ring once more then suddenly the BarTron turns on, all the eyes go to the entrance and both Heat and Anthony stop.

-Do You ever Have bad Dreams?... All I Have is Bad Dreams?-

Huge jeers and complains start right after, the fans tough that something big was going to happen not something like that. With ?So Long- by Ever Last, Heat and Anthony decide to put their match on hold until they find out what is going on here, after a few seconds, from the entrance Apolo walks out, wearing his usual suit, the fans aren?t giving him a warm welcome, The Dream ignores them all, he walks down until he is almost at the end of the ramp.

Apolo- What do we have here? I wanna know what is going on here?, did I miss something? Are we back again or are you two just trying to steal and use private property?

On ring side, Ari gets near Heat and gives him 2 micros, Heat toss one to the Champ and then begins.

Heat- Hey Champ, check that out, isn?t the Purpose Guy?, haha, listen Apolo this is not your business, leave now or you?ll regret it.

Voorhees- He is right, the big guys are playing here, there is no room for the kids like you, so why you don?t go and find any purpose somewhere else, let?s say at the bottom of a canyon or at the deeps of the sea?.

Apolo- No, no.. that is not the attitude a Champ must have, but yeah I am here with a ? purpose, if you losers remember I said a while ago that it wont matter what, I?ll be there to ruin the moment remember? Now here we are, the Mexican did his little? show, and now you two are trying to have an unofficial match? Well, I don?t see that right, so it was time for me to come here and ruin it all? since this started with the Aztec show ? i ask you Voorhees, leave now and let me destroy the mexican.

Heat- Hey, how fun, you want to be beaten fr old times sake? Okay then, Champ get down, im gonna kill that son of a?

Before Heat could finish his word, another song started, this time was -This is Now-by Hatebreed, Apolo turned back to the entrance showing his surprise, Heat and the Champ looked at each other clearly confused. On the entrance ramp 3 men appeared, from left to right they are Iron, Bryan Kutterman and Kid Chaos, none others than the GoL. Bryan takes a mic and speaks.

Bryan- Okay, okay, okay, time out, im so sick and tired to hear your ramblings mexican not only you used half your show to put me and my team down, making us look like sick bastards!.

Heat- Never said a thing, you like that tile, make my day!

***The fans laugh***

Bryan- Silence!!! Im not in the mood to keep hearing your annoying voice, your stupid accent or to watch your ugly face, im here to settle this once and for all, you say I have never beat you? Well you are about to get what you desire?

Apolo- Now wait a damn minute, I got here first, take your turn!

Bryan.- Oh it is you? well Apolo, you and I have still scores to settle, but today I want you to thank god, because I feel merciful, today I?ll let you go, my target is the mexican so step back and watch the pros work.

Heat- Oh, how brave you are Bryan, I said it once and I?ll say it again, without those puppets around you you?re nothing!

Bryan- Shut up, this puppets as you cal them will show you the true meaning of pain.

Voorhees- Hold it, hold it, wait a sec here? I don?t find this very equal, 3 on 1? What a shame? this is so unfair and I think I can level up the odds a little, let?s make this a 3 on 2 eh?.

Bryan- As you wish, the more the merrier!

Apolo- Hey, I somehow feel ignored, so using your words Bryan, we can settle this later, let?s do this old school, 4 on 2!!

Voorhees- Oh? well I don?t see a problem there, Heat?

Heat- Ari, RING THE BELL!!!!

One more time the bell rings and the fans are about to get crazy the 3 GoL member run down to the ring and Apolo joins them, Heat and Anthony are waiting for them, Heat receives Kid Chaos and start a little brawl, Heat manages to get the upper hand and is about to whip KC away when Apolo attacks from behind and pummels the mexican on the back, Heat loses balance and ends in the mat, the 2 guys above him quickly start to stomp him like if he was some bugs running from the nest, on the other side Anthony has decimated Iron, the giant tried to use brute force but the Champ proved that brains work better and Iron ended outside the ring thanks to a Clothesline, the Champ turns and Bryan wants to surprise him with a Spear, Anthony moves away and Bryan also ends outside the ring, the Champ turns and sees how Apolo and KC are dancing a Jarabe Tapatio over Heat who can?t do a thing just try and protect himself down there, both GoL and former GoL never saw when Anthony ran after them, they just heard the sound of the boots on the mat, when they turned Anthony took both men down with a Lariat, getting up real quick, Anthony helped Heat to get up, both nodded and kicked them outside the ring, on the other side Iron entered the ring and Bryan tossed him a Steel Chair, Heat turned right in time to avoid the chair shoot, Anthony also turned and with a Big Boot took the giant down, Heat runs to the ropes and bounces to deliver a Knee Stinger, Iron got damaged on the Legs and cried out in pain, Anthony rolled the giant outside the ring but KC and Apolo were already entering, Anthony tossed the chair to Heat but the mexican drop it and kicked it outside the ring, The Champ understood and turned , Apolo tackled Anthony and both men ended down on the mat, Heat watched it all and wanted to aid Anthony but KC grabbed him with the arm and turned him then delivered a DDT, the fans were chanting both wrestlers names, trying to give them courage to keep on but the dirty tactic of the GoL were overcoming any attempt.

Hartman- This is not good, this is not good, 4 is always more than 2, as a matter of fact 4 is the double of 2, this is crazy!!!

Sharpton- I think we are about to see the end of the Heat as we know him? too bad the Champ tried to help, now he?ll receive a free a** kicking.

Up in the ring Heat and Anthony have been finally decimated Iron and KC are holding down Heat on his knees meanwhile Apolo has the Champ trapped on the corner, with his knee on Anthony?s throat, Bryan has his old friend with him, the steel baseball bat it?s on his hands, the fans are cursing him but he just love that, Bryan is about to swing when a voice appears on the sound system.

???- Hey, homes do that and I promise you you?ll regret it your entire life!

Bryan looks around, the fans also are looking for the one who said that, soon from the entrance someone walks out, it is none other that Jin.

Jin- Hey fool, I will repeat it if your crack nut brain didn?t got it the first time, drop that bat and let the Vato and his friend go or I?ll have to go down and beat your sorry a**.

Bryan stares at the entrance, a wicked smile it?s on his face, he stops for the moment, and ask for a mic, Ari gives him one.

Bryan- Excuse me? Did you say something? Homes?

Jin- Aye, I said, let them go or you?ll regret it, are you deaf or something?

Bryan- Well you see, I did hear you the first time but, I just can?t figure out how will be able to beat us, we already got them, what do you think you can do?

Jin- Well, for instance, im not one of the 4 losers who are staring at me instead of watching their backs!

With those last words the entire GoL and Apolo turned back, on a corner TT was waiting just for the perfect moment, he jumped high to the sky and landed the perfect Drop Kick in to Bryans face sending him miles away, Apolo left Anthony down and got up trying to get Tiger, but the cruiser moved away and made Apolo trip, KC and Iron released Heat and cornered Tiger, but they forgot about the 4th man who ran all the way down, slide inside the ring and Speared them from behind, Iron end up between the ropes and got trapped, KC tried to get up fast and counter attack but an already recovered Anthony got up in time to stop him with his right arm, grabbing him by the throat and delivering a Choke slam on his sorry a**. Jin picked Apolo up and with Tiger delivered a Two Man Flapjack on the Dream, then kicked him outside the ring, Bryan got up and watched how his team was being defeated, he stared too much, Heat was already up and ran behind him taking the GoL leader out of the ring with a Running Elbow Smash, the fans keep screaming, almost with a dry throat now, but still enjoying the moment. Tiger watched a helpless Iron stuck in the ropes, he asked Anthony for help and the Champ agreed, Anthony whipped Tiger to the ropes, the King of the Cage knocked the giant outside the ring with a Powerful Yakuza Kick, only KC was left. Heat wanted to kick him outside too but Jin got in the middle, he whispered something to the mexican ears and he smiled, then told to Tiger and Anthony who also agreed. Jin stood above KC, who was still suffering the effects from that Choke Slam, with a huge grin on the face Jin picked up KC, then stared at him for a while, KC was all groggy and confused, Jin panted him on the shoulder, then kicked him on the guts making him bend, the fans roared when Jin placed KC on Redemption?s position ( Pedigree ), Heat smiled, both had similar moves, Jin shouted to the crowd if they wanted a Redemption, they answer back with a huge YESSSS!! With a total acceptance, Jin delivered the Redemption on KC, then got up, this time Anthony stood above a lifeless KC, he picked him up and without saying a thing delivered a Tombstone Pile Driver on KC as well, the fans roared after that, but roared even more when they saw Tiger on the corner, looking to both sides, the fans quickly started to chant, JUMP, JUMP, JUMP and Tiger pleased them right away, the Tiger Pounce was now on KC Bill as well., outside the damaged GoL members and Apolo could do nothing than watch, Finally Heat stood above KC, the fans roared as not only Heat, but Anthony, Tiger and Jin started to rub their forearms, that could only mean one thing, a Heat Wave was coming ( People?s Elbow ), with a huge smile on the face Heat ran to his left and bounced, everyone moved out of his way as Heat jumped KC body and bounced on the second ropes, Heat returned with his usual moon walk but this time also Jin and Tiger did one as Heat approached to his target, finally Heat stood above KC once more, cleaned the dust from his elbow and delivered the Elbow Dive right in to KC heart! The fans raised their arms as Heat finished his move and not happy with that he covered KC, everyone in the stadium made the count. 1!!! , 2!!!, THREEEEEE!!!!. Like if the most important match on a PPV night was over, everyone celebrated, Heat got up and KC got kicked out from the ring, the 4 wrestlers celebrated and raised their arms, Heat climbed his corner and invited all to do the same, the 4 corners of the ring were used and everyone ignored the wounded GoL who was retreating slowly to the back of the place, Jin got down the corner and picked a mic, then talked.

Jin- Heh.. phew.. that was something? now Vato, we all have seen how you are still good in this, but you haven?t answered the question that kid did to you and since im your friend I want you to answer me, are you staying with us now?

Heat grabbed another mic, he took a moment to breath, then looked at Jin

Heat- I.. well Vato? I?

Again and with no warning, the BarTron turned on, this time someone was in the screen, it was Maxwell Conners, sit on a chair and clapping slowly.

Conners- Bravo, bravo? guys I must say I admire you all, you did a non official show? a very good one by the way, but there is something I want to clear? Heat, you?re still there right? Good? let me say something Heat, before you even had your Icon name I was already the best, you think it is not fair that we get compared? Well I don?t think is fair that even my name was used to try and match me with a? with you.. but well, it seems that the fans think we are equal, personally I do not think so, and there is only one way to settle that, if you get what im saying.

All the eyes return to Heat, who cleans the sweat from his face

Heat- Conners? a pleasure to finally meet you?. Yeah im not ok with those results and yeah I think there is only one way to find who is the best entertainer that this company ever had? so I?ll guess we?ll meet very soon

Conners- Indeed.. and i want to be a very speacil match, were we can use our best moves, all our skills and do not say we wer cheated.. Hea, is that ok with you if we have an.. I QUIT MATCH!!!

**The fans can't beleiev it, only here shuch things can happen.***

Heat- Okay, well see who gives up, do not worry about me, worry about yourself, you'll give up i'll be damn if you dont!

That was the answer everyone wanted to hear, Heat is staying with them and has already started something with none other than Maxwell Conners, what will happen now, only time will tell.! The fans celebrate, Jin TT and Anthony celebrate with Heat, they stay in the ring more time to be with the fans, the camera starts to get away until it fades to black.

Heat Foundation. MMV. All rights Reserved.

The arena goes pitch dark, many not knowing what is going to happen. Some believe it's Voorhees or Jin, others think maybe Kutterman or Apolo. The BartonTron lights up, and all wondering is stopped. Only one man is on the screen.

The Voice: Shadow?

Headhunter: What's his deal with all this?

The camera zooms in on the scene, a calm beach area on a clear day. Shadow looks to the sky, beginning his thoughts.

Shadow: My time had come. My time for greatness. My time to be number one. It was finally going to be me, rising to the top of the food chain, looking down to those who challenged me and having the greatest credential to back me up.

Shadow focuses in on te camera, the camera zooming in on Shadow.

Shadow: I challenged Voorhees. The man who finally defeated Darson Greys. The man who took the World Title from the one man I could never seem to defeat. And Voorhees accepted, ready to fight me, putting the World Heavyweight Championship on the line.

A look of hatred fills Shadow's eyes as he continues, the crowd in the arena beginning to feel an eerie darkness as chills run down their spines.

Shadow: And as usual, I get passed up. My efforts, my hard work, my dedication... all overlooked so that a "Unified Title" could come about. Voorhees is put in a match against Yuri Yurivech, a man who has disgraced my family in the CTC, a man who needs an attitude adjustment before getting anything else.

The Voice: Man, what is with Shadow? He leaves this fed twice, comes back and thinks he deserves a World Title shot?

Headhunter: Well, Vic, the man has a point- He's worked hard, he's trained hard, and he has earned a right to something more...

The Voice: But the World Title?

Shadow: Blade, hear this. I know what is going on. Many times I have come here, wanting more than you wish to give me. Wanting to keep me down in hopes that I eventually just give up. Well, you can forget that. I am the Pinnacle of Greatness. I am the Original Legend of Shadows. I am Shadow Starr.

The crowd cheers, Shadow turning to the shores. He smirks a bit, then turns back to the camera.

Shadow: I am like these waters. You see, Blade, Yuri, Voorhees... I am calm and still for now. My power is hidden by my inability to show the truth. But just as the waters, I will rise up, I will force myself forward, and I will wreak havoc on this place. I will show each and every one of my co-wrestlers, I will show all the fans, and I will show you, Brian Blade, that I am NOT to be played around with. You want to push me down, you want to play with my future? Fine. But be forwarned- I WILL NOT STOP. I WILL NOT FAIL. I WILL NOT QUIT!!!

The camera zooms out on the scene, not yet fading out. The crowd roars, believing Shadow's message to be clear and given. They quiet down as Shadow finishes.

Shadow: Voorhees, I am coming for you. And I will be the next World Heavyweight Champion.

Yuri, you had better watch your back. Because anyone messing with MY World Title shot will feel the wrath of the darkness.

And Blade, I know that I will get my shot. The shot that you and I both know that I have earned. The shot that I have earned time and time again, the shot that I have been dedicated to gain. And I know that you will see, now or later, that I refuse to quit.

So until we meet again... I'm back... in... Shadows.

The camera fades, the BartonTron going black. The lights come up in the arena, all are shocked to see something in the middle of the ring.

The Voice: NO!! IT CAN'T BE!!

Headhunter: Oh my gawd...

Mid-ring, a pole is set up, manikins of Blade, Yuri and Voorhees tied to it. It appears to be some type of ancient witch burning ceremony set-up. The crowd looks on, hoping for some type of explaination. The Voice and Headhunter try to come up with some.

The Voice: Maybe it's some type of threat?

Headhunter: Please. It's probably just a set-up. Y'know, trying to psyche them all out...

BOOM!!

A bolt of electricity flies to the ring, setting the pole ablaze. The manikins all burn as the ring is engulfed in flames, the crowd roaring in support of Shadow.

The Voice: Shadow has just sent a message to these three men!!

Headhunter: Blade and Voorhees HAVE to understand how serious Shadow is now!!

The Voice: But what is Yuri's role in all this? I don't understand!

Headhunter: It's like Shadow said, Yuri is in his way on the path to the World Championship... Yuri is an innocent bystander, wrong place at the wrong time!!

The Voice: I wonder how Blade will reply to that... or worse, Yuri or Voorhees!!!

Headhunter: We can only imagine, Vic... at least until they speak out!!

Fade... to... black.