Post by ★Griffin Hawkins★ on Jan 28, 2016 10:12:44 GMT -6
Cameras cut to something that happened earlier in the day. A camera crew has followed Griffin Hawkins to the Michaels Sports Entertainment Inc Office Building. He walks along the corridor looking for a board room until he comes across two double doors. He opens it and sees Xplode and Tara Michaels sitting at a huge round table, both smiling as they see Griffin in the doorway.
Xplode: Griffin...so glad you could make it.
Griffin Hawkins: It's nice to see you both here today.
Tara Michaels: Likewise, have a seat.
He nods and sits in a chair across from them at the table.
Tara Michaels: First off, before we discuss business, there is something I want to get out there. I know you and me got off on the wrong foot, words were exchanged and so forth..but this is a new year, and EWC is entering a new era. If me and Xplode can put our past behind us, I don't see why we can't as well. All I ask for is a clean slate. Let bygones be bygones. Are you alright with that Griffin?
He looks to be thinking it over for a minute.
Griffin Hawkins: Well...I guess that wouldn't be a bad idea.
She smiles as they both shake hands.
Tara Michaels: Great! I'm glad we can both be mature about this.
Griffin Hawkins: Me too...so, why have I been summoned here?
Xplode: I'm glad you asked that. See Griffin, I've been watching you a lot in the past few months in EWC...and I must say you have made quite the name for yourself on the Rampage brand. When the then World Champion at the time Mark Storm was MIA...you stepped up and represented the brand, defending the TV Title against all comers, proving the belt itself deserves to be in the same league as The International Title and U.S Title.
Griffin Hawkins: Well, I treat every title I've won with respect. I felt the TV Title didn't get the attention it deserved. I just hope I put it on the map.
Xplode: There's no doubt you did. You're a fighting Champion indeed. We also agree that Michael Saint was out of line in suspending you.
Griffin Hawkins: ...You do?
Tara Michaels: Yeah, I mean, he didn't belong in that match. Normally I don't think it's right for talent to put their hands on someone in authority but he tried to make himself part of the match and nearly ruined the Main Event in the process. Plus..you warned him not to get involved, but he refused to listen. In our opinion, your actions were justified.
Griffin Hawkins: Well, not gonna lie, it did feel good to knock him on his ass...he did deserve it for all that trash he was talking about me to anyone who'll listen.
Xplode: *laughs* If he's smart...he'll stay out of your business from now on. See, unlike Michael Saint, we see you as a hot commodity. We regard you and Ted Maximus as the future of EWC, that's why we've asked him to join The Firm. And now we are giving you that exact chance.
Griffin Hawkins: You want me in The Firm? Of all people...why me?
Tara Michaels: We ask you because we have an eye for talent. That's why we've asked Mr.Maximus to join our side, because we see the future when we look at him, and we see the same thing when we look at you. You have the look, the charisma, the talent, you're the kind of man we want in our stable of stallions.
Xplode: We were definitely watching your performance at Wrestlefest in the Four Way Ladder Match, and even though you came up short, you still put on a good performance, and in time we're confident you'll get another opportunity at the U.S Title. But for right now, we want you on our team..and don't worry about the suspension handed down by Michael Saint, we have ways to work around that. All you have to say is yes. And if I can quote an old famous song which I'm sure you're familiar with..it's time to break on through to the other side.
Griffin Hawkins: I can appreciate you two asking me to come all this way to make me this generous offer..but, to be quite honest, I don't think this is for me.
Tara Michaels: Griffin, I don't think you're looking at the big picture. This is the best opportunity anyone could ever ask for. You have the chance at immortality..Mount Everest is right in front of you, and instead of climbing it...you want to run away?
Xplode: This is bigger than anything you've ever been a part of Griffin. This is your chance to carve your name among the elite that has passed through this federation in the last decade. If you run with The Firm, you get everything! You get the girls, you get the money, you get the recognition, everything you could ever want will be right at your fingertips. Or..you could just do what you always do and be a modern day John Wayne and..do things the honest way. But in a business like this Griffin, nice guys finish last.
Tara Michaels: Another thing you should think of Griffin...is the future. Not just your future, but your family's future. You gotta think of your beautiful soon to be wife Taylor..you need to think of your child she's carrying. Don't you want them to be financially secure for the rest of their lives?
Griffin Hawkins: Well, yeah but...
Xplode: Then say no more Griff, just be our guy...and you never have to worry about a thing again. You and your family will be set for the rest of your lives. Join The Firm.
Griffin Hawkins: Well, here's the thing guys...I really do appreciate the offer, but I'm not for sale. See...in the last 13 years of my career, everything that I've accomplished, I've done my way on my terms. I never needed the help of anyone. If I join with the two of you, that means you own me..that means I'm your puppet and that's not the way I want it to be. There are people who believe in me and respect me, I can't let them down.
Tara Michaels: You can't be referring to those people out there Griffin. Yes, it's nice to hear them chant your name, it's a thrilling feeling. But that won't last forever..soon they'll grow bored of you and move on to the next passing fad. They only love you for so long until they begin to grow tired of you.
Xplode: Exactly Griffin...you see, these people...or should I say..these Sheep, because that's what they are. They flock to wherever they are told. These people in time will abandon you..what will happen then? What do you want your Tombstone to say?..."At least they liked me for a while"? I know you didn't just come to this company to win a popularity contest, you came here to prove you're the best. You need to think of the future Griffin...you can't let it pass you by. Ten years from now when your career is over, do you want to sit in your rocking chair..wondering what if? The Firm can make all those maybes go away. Stick with us and you'll be a star...a BIG star.
Griffin sighs and gets up.
Griffin Hawkins: No..not now, not ever. I'm sorry to have wasted both of your time, but the answer is no. You don't have to send for security, I'll just see myself out. Have a nice day.
He turns away, leaving the room and shutting the door. Xplode does not look surprised.
Xplode: Well, we can't say we didn't make him an offer. He's either with us or against us, and he just gave us his answer.
Tara Michaels: Lets not give up just yet...he's stubborn, but he seems flexible. We just gotta play his game, I get the feeling his answer will eventually be yes.
The two converse as the scene comes to a close.[/quote]
Xplode: Griffin...so glad you could make it.
Griffin Hawkins: It's nice to see you both here today.
Tara Michaels: Likewise, have a seat.
He nods and sits in a chair across from them at the table.
Tara Michaels: First off, before we discuss business, there is something I want to get out there. I know you and me got off on the wrong foot, words were exchanged and so forth..but this is a new year, and EWC is entering a new era. If me and Xplode can put our past behind us, I don't see why we can't as well. All I ask for is a clean slate. Let bygones be bygones. Are you alright with that Griffin?
He looks to be thinking it over for a minute.
Griffin Hawkins: Well...I guess that wouldn't be a bad idea.
She smiles as they both shake hands.
Tara Michaels: Great! I'm glad we can both be mature about this.
Griffin Hawkins: Me too...so, why have I been summoned here?
Xplode: I'm glad you asked that. See Griffin, I've been watching you a lot in the past few months in EWC...and I must say you have made quite the name for yourself on the Rampage brand. When the then World Champion at the time Mark Storm was MIA...you stepped up and represented the brand, defending the TV Title against all comers, proving the belt itself deserves to be in the same league as The International Title and U.S Title.
Griffin Hawkins: Well, I treat every title I've won with respect. I felt the TV Title didn't get the attention it deserved. I just hope I put it on the map.
Xplode: There's no doubt you did. You're a fighting Champion indeed. We also agree that Michael Saint was out of line in suspending you.
Griffin Hawkins: ...You do?
Tara Michaels: Yeah, I mean, he didn't belong in that match. Normally I don't think it's right for talent to put their hands on someone in authority but he tried to make himself part of the match and nearly ruined the Main Event in the process. Plus..you warned him not to get involved, but he refused to listen. In our opinion, your actions were justified.
Griffin Hawkins: Well, not gonna lie, it did feel good to knock him on his ass...he did deserve it for all that trash he was talking about me to anyone who'll listen.
Xplode: *laughs* If he's smart...he'll stay out of your business from now on. See, unlike Michael Saint, we see you as a hot commodity. We regard you and Ted Maximus as the future of EWC, that's why we've asked him to join The Firm. And now we are giving you that exact chance.
Griffin Hawkins: You want me in The Firm? Of all people...why me?
Tara Michaels: We ask you because we have an eye for talent. That's why we've asked Mr.Maximus to join our side, because we see the future when we look at him, and we see the same thing when we look at you. You have the look, the charisma, the talent, you're the kind of man we want in our stable of stallions.
Xplode: We were definitely watching your performance at Wrestlefest in the Four Way Ladder Match, and even though you came up short, you still put on a good performance, and in time we're confident you'll get another opportunity at the U.S Title. But for right now, we want you on our team..and don't worry about the suspension handed down by Michael Saint, we have ways to work around that. All you have to say is yes. And if I can quote an old famous song which I'm sure you're familiar with..it's time to break on through to the other side.
Griffin Hawkins: I can appreciate you two asking me to come all this way to make me this generous offer..but, to be quite honest, I don't think this is for me.
Tara Michaels: Griffin, I don't think you're looking at the big picture. This is the best opportunity anyone could ever ask for. You have the chance at immortality..Mount Everest is right in front of you, and instead of climbing it...you want to run away?
Xplode: This is bigger than anything you've ever been a part of Griffin. This is your chance to carve your name among the elite that has passed through this federation in the last decade. If you run with The Firm, you get everything! You get the girls, you get the money, you get the recognition, everything you could ever want will be right at your fingertips. Or..you could just do what you always do and be a modern day John Wayne and..do things the honest way. But in a business like this Griffin, nice guys finish last.
Tara Michaels: Another thing you should think of Griffin...is the future. Not just your future, but your family's future. You gotta think of your beautiful soon to be wife Taylor..you need to think of your child she's carrying. Don't you want them to be financially secure for the rest of their lives?
Griffin Hawkins: Well, yeah but...
Xplode: Then say no more Griff, just be our guy...and you never have to worry about a thing again. You and your family will be set for the rest of your lives. Join The Firm.
Griffin Hawkins: Well, here's the thing guys...I really do appreciate the offer, but I'm not for sale. See...in the last 13 years of my career, everything that I've accomplished, I've done my way on my terms. I never needed the help of anyone. If I join with the two of you, that means you own me..that means I'm your puppet and that's not the way I want it to be. There are people who believe in me and respect me, I can't let them down.
Tara Michaels: You can't be referring to those people out there Griffin. Yes, it's nice to hear them chant your name, it's a thrilling feeling. But that won't last forever..soon they'll grow bored of you and move on to the next passing fad. They only love you for so long until they begin to grow tired of you.
Xplode: Exactly Griffin...you see, these people...or should I say..these Sheep, because that's what they are. They flock to wherever they are told. These people in time will abandon you..what will happen then? What do you want your Tombstone to say?..."At least they liked me for a while"? I know you didn't just come to this company to win a popularity contest, you came here to prove you're the best. You need to think of the future Griffin...you can't let it pass you by. Ten years from now when your career is over, do you want to sit in your rocking chair..wondering what if? The Firm can make all those maybes go away. Stick with us and you'll be a star...a BIG star.
Griffin sighs and gets up.
Griffin Hawkins: No..not now, not ever. I'm sorry to have wasted both of your time, but the answer is no. You don't have to send for security, I'll just see myself out. Have a nice day.
He turns away, leaving the room and shutting the door. Xplode does not look surprised.
Xplode: Well, we can't say we didn't make him an offer. He's either with us or against us, and he just gave us his answer.
Tara Michaels: Lets not give up just yet...he's stubborn, but he seems flexible. We just gotta play his game, I get the feeling his answer will eventually be yes.
The two converse as the scene comes to a close.[/quote]
