Post by Mike Mahoney on Jun 4, 2012 13:33:40 GMT -6
[The scene is beautiful Miami Beach, Florida. It’s a city where the champions of champions train, and the location is Gold’s Gym, where the elite train to go big or go home. On the exterior a familiar looking expensive yellow sports car pulls up, with the radio blaring. It’s not particularly fighting music, in fact, it’s Nicki Manaj. From the two main doors of the car exit Mike Mahoney and his ring girl, Toni Frost. They smile and wave at the camera as they enter the front door of the gym.]
♫ I wish that I could have this moment for life, ♫
♫ For life, for life ♫
[Mahoney and Toni enter the workout area of the gym where they are greeted like hometown heroes, applauded and cheered. They are already in their workout gear, and looking to get down to business. Mike Mahoney is trying to sweat a lot and burn a lot of water weight, so he wears a hoodie-style sweater, to keep things hot. He grabs the dumbbells and begins lifting them and working out as a few ladies slyly watch from around the corner. He has the USPW Television Championship hung up around a machine in front of him, and he stares deeply in it, always keeping his “eye on the prize” as motivation.]
♫ Cuz in this moment I just feel so alive, ♫
♫ Alive, alive ♫
[Toni Frost is working on her physique, her money maker. She’s not a competitor, her most powerful muscle is her brain, but she knows being on the cover of magazines takes a lot of hard work and dedication. A young teenage fan approaches her, a young male, and asks her to sign the cover of a magazine that she’s on. Toni obliges and signs with a pen, then signs with her kiss, as the boy walks away wide eyed and happy. She grabs her weights and continues working out.]
♫ I wish that I could have this moment for life, ♫
♫ For life, for life ♫
♫ Cuz in this moment I just feel so alive, ♫
♫ Alive, alive ♫
[But the music goes off suddenly and there’s a commotion at the door. What’s this all about? Security won’t let someone in! It’s Troy Baker, USPW Interviewer… He had quite a bad streak of luck when it comes to Mike Mahoney. He missed interview opportunities, had his name forgotten and more, but it appears he’s ready for an interview now. He’s got a suit a tie on and he’s ready for business. But security still won’t let him in.]
Bouncer: Sorry kid, you ain’t getting in here dressed like that.
Baker: Kid?? I’m Troy Baker, I work for USPW!!
Bouncer: The postal service??
Baker: Postal service? No that’s USPW! I’m with USPS! I mean… DAMMIT!!
[The bouncer grabs Baker by the collar and shoves him out the door. Baker looks nervous, but he has an idea.]
Baker: Ok, ok! How much for the workout shorts and shirt in the window?
[The bouncer smiles. Moments later the scene reopens with Troy Baker in his new workout gear standing next to Mike Mahoney, who is still pumping iron.]
Baker: Ok, folks, I am here with Mike Mahoney and we’re ready for this interview! Now first, I’d like to say….
Mahoney: Nice legs…
Baker: Ohh thanks, I umm, I really meant to hit up the beach in Miami and work on my tan… But anyways! Congratulations on defending your USPW Television championship last week on Freedom! But, ehh…
Mahoney: But what?
Baker: Don’t make me say it.
Mahoney: Go ahead, say it…
Baker: Izzy Inzane escaped the cage first. Don’t you think that…
Mahoney: I’ll tell you the truth… I think that wrestling was a joke before I came along and made it exciting again. I mean, sometimes you need a leader like Mike to show you the err in your ways. What kind of a sport is this where you win by running away like a pansy? Izzy can’t just climb over the cage with his tail tucked between his legs. What the hell is wrong with you?!
Baker: Well I mean, the tradition of escaping cages to win is older than me and you, combined! It’s a time tested tradition.
Mahoney: Times change.
Baker: Well, I suppose you’re right. It was an impressive victory with the Hell’s Gate submission hold. What is it about..
Mahoney: Hell’s Gates? What are you talking about?? That move is jiu-jitsu! The gogoplata is executed from a guard, commonly from a "rubber guard", where the legs are held very high against the opponent's upper back. The fighter then slip one foot in front of the opponent’s head and under his chin, locks his hands behind the opponent's head, and chokes the opponent by pressing his shin or instep against the opponent's trachea.
Baker: Yeah…! I could have told you that!
Mahoney: Come on Bacon, let’s work on our cardio.
[Baker looks down at the ground in shame as Mike Mahoney and Toni Frost walk over to the treadmill section and prepare for an intense jogging session. They motion for Baker to join them, and he reluctantly does.]
Baker: How do I work this thing?
[Toni Frost winks, and presses one of the buttons Baker’s treadmills and the three are now running in synchronization.]
Baker: Alright! Feel the burn! I mean… So you’re gonna be a referee Mike? Can you be fair?
Mahoney: Yeah… I know most of the rules, I think. Well, the important ones. I just gotta know when to recognize a TKO and stop the fight.
Baker: Umm, I don’t think USPW has TKO’s.
Mahoney: Really? Well, whatever, I’ll figure it out as we go. Doesn’t matter who wins or what match they pick for the TV Title match at Hell Frozen Over, because I’ll probably just win that too.
Baker: The match they choose might not even be against you, Mike! You have to defend your TV Title against an opponent of Mischoff’s choosing! Are you nervous?
Mahoney: Mischoff’s choosing? Please! I was told that I can pick anyone I want, and I already know that it’s going to be an easy…
[Toni Frost coughs a rather unconvincing cough and shakes her head “no”. She tries to be nonchalant but is a little unsuccessful.]
Mahoney: Ohh right!! Mischoff will choose the best opponent for a man of my caliber. [wink]
Toni Frost: I am sure the best man will win!
[Toni Frost adjusts some knobs and switches on the exercise equipment and the workout is noticeably getting faster and more intense. Toni Frost steps off as does Mike. They walk away but Baker is too focused on impressing the USPW talent by keeping up with the treadmill.]
Baker: Woah, this workout is INSANE!! Gotta…. KEEEP…. UPPP… Mike…! Are you afraid of Izzy Inzane? Can you beat him aga…
[Baker loses his sentence and his footing, in a thunderous crash.]
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES PLEASE STAND BY
♫ I wish that I could have this moment for life, ♫
♫ For life, for life ♫
[Mahoney and Toni enter the workout area of the gym where they are greeted like hometown heroes, applauded and cheered. They are already in their workout gear, and looking to get down to business. Mike Mahoney is trying to sweat a lot and burn a lot of water weight, so he wears a hoodie-style sweater, to keep things hot. He grabs the dumbbells and begins lifting them and working out as a few ladies slyly watch from around the corner. He has the USPW Television Championship hung up around a machine in front of him, and he stares deeply in it, always keeping his “eye on the prize” as motivation.]
♫ Cuz in this moment I just feel so alive, ♫
♫ Alive, alive ♫
[Toni Frost is working on her physique, her money maker. She’s not a competitor, her most powerful muscle is her brain, but she knows being on the cover of magazines takes a lot of hard work and dedication. A young teenage fan approaches her, a young male, and asks her to sign the cover of a magazine that she’s on. Toni obliges and signs with a pen, then signs with her kiss, as the boy walks away wide eyed and happy. She grabs her weights and continues working out.]
♫ I wish that I could have this moment for life, ♫
♫ For life, for life ♫
♫ Cuz in this moment I just feel so alive, ♫
♫ Alive, alive ♫
[But the music goes off suddenly and there’s a commotion at the door. What’s this all about? Security won’t let someone in! It’s Troy Baker, USPW Interviewer… He had quite a bad streak of luck when it comes to Mike Mahoney. He missed interview opportunities, had his name forgotten and more, but it appears he’s ready for an interview now. He’s got a suit a tie on and he’s ready for business. But security still won’t let him in.]
Bouncer: Sorry kid, you ain’t getting in here dressed like that.
Baker: Kid?? I’m Troy Baker, I work for USPW!!
Bouncer: The postal service??
Baker: Postal service? No that’s USPW! I’m with USPS! I mean… DAMMIT!!
[The bouncer grabs Baker by the collar and shoves him out the door. Baker looks nervous, but he has an idea.]
Baker: Ok, ok! How much for the workout shorts and shirt in the window?
[The bouncer smiles. Moments later the scene reopens with Troy Baker in his new workout gear standing next to Mike Mahoney, who is still pumping iron.]
Baker: Ok, folks, I am here with Mike Mahoney and we’re ready for this interview! Now first, I’d like to say….
Mahoney: Nice legs…
Baker: Ohh thanks, I umm, I really meant to hit up the beach in Miami and work on my tan… But anyways! Congratulations on defending your USPW Television championship last week on Freedom! But, ehh…
Mahoney: But what?
Baker: Don’t make me say it.
Mahoney: Go ahead, say it…
Baker: Izzy Inzane escaped the cage first. Don’t you think that…
Mahoney: I’ll tell you the truth… I think that wrestling was a joke before I came along and made it exciting again. I mean, sometimes you need a leader like Mike to show you the err in your ways. What kind of a sport is this where you win by running away like a pansy? Izzy can’t just climb over the cage with his tail tucked between his legs. What the hell is wrong with you?!
Baker: Well I mean, the tradition of escaping cages to win is older than me and you, combined! It’s a time tested tradition.
Mahoney: Times change.
Baker: Well, I suppose you’re right. It was an impressive victory with the Hell’s Gate submission hold. What is it about..
Mahoney: Hell’s Gates? What are you talking about?? That move is jiu-jitsu! The gogoplata is executed from a guard, commonly from a "rubber guard", where the legs are held very high against the opponent's upper back. The fighter then slip one foot in front of the opponent’s head and under his chin, locks his hands behind the opponent's head, and chokes the opponent by pressing his shin or instep against the opponent's trachea.
Baker: Yeah…! I could have told you that!
Mahoney: Come on Bacon, let’s work on our cardio.
[Baker looks down at the ground in shame as Mike Mahoney and Toni Frost walk over to the treadmill section and prepare for an intense jogging session. They motion for Baker to join them, and he reluctantly does.]
Baker: How do I work this thing?
[Toni Frost winks, and presses one of the buttons Baker’s treadmills and the three are now running in synchronization.]
Baker: Alright! Feel the burn! I mean… So you’re gonna be a referee Mike? Can you be fair?
Mahoney: Yeah… I know most of the rules, I think. Well, the important ones. I just gotta know when to recognize a TKO and stop the fight.
Baker: Umm, I don’t think USPW has TKO’s.
Mahoney: Really? Well, whatever, I’ll figure it out as we go. Doesn’t matter who wins or what match they pick for the TV Title match at Hell Frozen Over, because I’ll probably just win that too.
Baker: The match they choose might not even be against you, Mike! You have to defend your TV Title against an opponent of Mischoff’s choosing! Are you nervous?
Mahoney: Mischoff’s choosing? Please! I was told that I can pick anyone I want, and I already know that it’s going to be an easy…
[Toni Frost coughs a rather unconvincing cough and shakes her head “no”. She tries to be nonchalant but is a little unsuccessful.]
Mahoney: Ohh right!! Mischoff will choose the best opponent for a man of my caliber. [wink]
Toni Frost: I am sure the best man will win!
[Toni Frost adjusts some knobs and switches on the exercise equipment and the workout is noticeably getting faster and more intense. Toni Frost steps off as does Mike. They walk away but Baker is too focused on impressing the USPW talent by keeping up with the treadmill.]
Baker: Woah, this workout is INSANE!! Gotta…. KEEEP…. UPPP… Mike…! Are you afraid of Izzy Inzane? Can you beat him aga…
[Baker loses his sentence and his footing, in a thunderous crash.]
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES PLEASE STAND BY
