There will never be a new IC Champion.. like ever.

[D.J]

Christmas had come and gone. CM Punk was still the EBWF Champion, Ted DiBiase's seemingly endless reign as PTG Champion was over, and the EBWF put together perhaps one of the best Pay Per View's in quite sometime. As part of this unbelievably entertaining show, there was a match for the EBWF Tag Team Titles. A triple threat elimination chamber match that pit Trent Barreta and Zack Ryder vs. Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins vs. the reuniting Miz and AJ Styles.. or as they'd dubbed themselves "The Sequel." The match was a good one, but as many (including themselves) predicted. The sequel prevailed to start their first run as the EBWF Tag Team Champions. The victory put a second title on The Miz who was already the EBWF's Intercontinental Champion. A title that was NOT on the line during EBWF's Christmas event. However, it didn't take Chris Jericho long to change that, as in the first Warfare of the new year. The Miz would be putting his title on the line in another triple threat match. His opponents would be Christian, and the man who once made "The Sequel" a "Trilogy" Ted DiBiase. One would only imagine that The Miz would have a lot to say about the situation.. one would be right.

The scene opened up with a close up shot of AJ Styles. AJ had a black "I'm The Man" shirt on and his EBWF Tag Team Championship belt over his right shoulder. He extended his arm, seemingly pushing the camera man back, as if he felt he was too close.

AJ Styles: You're too close.

Right again. The camera backed up, and AJ seemed to settle in. He adjusted the title on his shoulder, and cracked his neck each way. He took a deep breath and looked beyond the camera right at the man operating it, he spoke in an inquisitive, quiet, tone of voice.

AJ Styles: We rolling? Right now? Well were you going to tell me? When exactly? Next week? You getting smart? We're still rolling? Well why are w.. never mind it's not important.

AJ refocused and now looked straight into the camera.

AJ Styles: Hello! I'm the "Phenomenal" AJ Styles. One half of the Sequel, which I'm proud to say that as of Christmas Eve of Destruction are your NEW EBWF Tag Team Champions. You wanted it, you asked for it, and we delivered. Now I'm fully aware that you are all used to seeing me showcase my talents in the squared circle, but today, I have another world to conquer, the world of broadcast journalism. If that dweeb Michael Cole can do it, so can I. Since there is literally nothing in this world that he can do, that I can't. Some smart alec out there just said "well what about his wife?" Well guy who doesn't seem to know that infidelity is a real thing, I could do her too if I wanted... after all.. "I'm The Man." It says so right here on my t-shirt.

AJ pointed to the words on the shirt.. they did indeed suggest that he was the man.

AJ Styles: So without further ado, I'd like to begin. My guest today is a man who needs no introduction, but is so impressive that I will give him one anyway. He is a man that makes us all feel a little bit less awesome by comparison. He is the other half of the new Tag Team Champions, and he is the EBWF Intercontinental Champion, he is The Miz.

The camera now swung over to the left and The Miz sat in a chair next to AJ's. He had a dark green with white letters "Your favorite Wrestler's Favorite Wrestler" shirt on. He had the Intercontinental Title on one shoulder, and his Tag Team Championship belt on the other. His hair was slicked all the way around, and he had an impressed smirk on his face.

The Miz: Nicely done man.

AJ Styles: I do what I can.

The Miz: It's more than enough man, you are simply a natural.

AJ got shy in a sarcastic way.

AJ Styles: You're just saying that.

The Miz shook his head no.

The Miz: No, no, I mean it. I never say something if it isn't true... because that would be lying.. and lying is bad.

AJ nodded.

AJ Styles: By definition that is what lying is, and it is in fact bad. Which brings me to my first question. How do you feel about having to compete with someone who is in fact.. a liar? I'm talking of course about Christian. In the latest episode of..

AJ read a piece of paper in front of him.

AJ Styles: The "Peep" Show I guess he calls it.. interesting... but in the latest episode of the Peep Show. Christian claimed that he was going to become the new Intercontinental Champion. Your thoughts on such a blatant stretch of the truth.

The Miz rubbed his chin, deep in thought.

The Miz: Oh Christian, Christian, Christian, Christian. Did he really say that again? Does he honestly think, I think, that he even believes himself anymore? Shortly after I won the Intercontinental Title, Christian had his shot. He lost.. obviously. Then when I put my title on the line in an open gauntlet match. The poor guy tried again.. and lost... again.. obviously. So to hear that he thinks round 3 is going to be an different, just makes me.. I mean I can't even... it's well.. it's pretty gosh darn funny AJ!

The Miz started to laugh like a goof. Which seemed to catch AJ off guard, but like a good broadcast journalist he joined in.

AJ Styles: So you're saying chances are pretty low that he's telling the truth this time?

The Miz: I think that'd be an insult to things with low chances. Christians chances to win the Intercontinental Title on Monday Night are lower than low, they are non existent. Look if I've said it once, I've said it one thousand times. I'm not just some average joe, run of the mill competitor here, AJ. I'm The Miz. I've held every title there is to hold in this place, except for the Breakout Title, but who wants that anyway. I'd rather break out in hives than to have had to be the Breakout Champion. But other than that, PTG, Intercontinental, World, Tag Team, I've held em all. Christian is a guy that every time you see him do one of his little peeping tom shows, or whatever he does. You're like "wow he's still here huh? That's cool." I mean don't get me wrong he's a nice guy, but as a competitor it's just like "uh huh.. you're going to win.. ohh right.. you're better than me.. sure.." It's hard to take him seriously, it's almost like the guy has run out of things to say. It's to the point now where even his peeps, are wishing that he'd just shut up.. and that he'd stop calling them peeps like he was a 13 year old girl on twitter. "Whasssup with my peeps yo!"

AJ started flashing gang signs, in excitement.

AJ Styles: "Chillin wit my peeps at 7-11, gettin our Slurpee on! L-O-L!"

The Miz: "Peep my peeps, peter piper picked a peeper.. pepper!"

AJ Styles tried to think of something else, but he was clearly defeated. He waved his hands in the air, in surrender.

AJ Styles: Touche, Miz, touche.

The Miz nodded in appreciation.

The Miz: So to answer your question, AJ, I don't think much of his lies, and I don't think much of him. I'm the Intercontinental Champion, I'm a tag team champion, I'm a champion checkers player, I've never lost in a game of Mario Kart, I've won wing eating contests, I've taken home the prize for coolest costume at Halloween Parties. The fact is AJ, I compete.. and when I compete.. I usually win. Christian may show up every night, but he doesn't really compete now does he? And he sure as heck doesn't win all that much, and "all that much" goes to "never.. never.. ever" when he shows up and has to face me. Taylor Swift will get back together with her boyfriend that she's never getting back together with..before Christian finds a way to get this Intercontinental Title off my shoulder.

AJ Styles: Ughh what an uphill climb for him.. like it sounds exhausting.. because he's never going to be the Intercontinental Champion... like ever.

Taylor Swift: NOOOOOOO!

"We are never ever ever getting back together" by Taylor Swift filled the room for about 5 seconds. AJ and Miz nodded their heads to it, never cracking a smile.

AJ Styles: Chillin wit ma' peeps bumpin Taylah Swift BEATS!

The Miz looked at AJ and nodded.

The Miz: Nice.

AJ Styles: Thanks. So bottom line is this, Christian, Intercontinental Champion? No.. just no. Maybe?.. no. Well could he? No. Is it possibl.. no. It's not possible.. he stankssss..

The Miz nodded as if AJ had said something heartfelt.

The Miz: That was beautiful.

AJ Styles nodded in gratitude.

AJ Styles: Moving on. Your second opponent in this match is no stranger to neither you or I Miz.

The Miz: Is it Layla?! I mean I don't want to beat her up, but I will if I have to.. she has been acting pretty annoy..

AJ cut him off.

AJ Styles: It's not Layla.

The Miz: Of course not why would it be? I was just kidding, she hasn't been annoying lately.. either.. Just kidding Lay.

The Miz covered his mouth, but the wrong way, purposely.. So that the camera could see what he was mouthing to AJ. The words were "no I'm not." He then moved his mouth in a way that indicated the word "yikes."

AJ Styles: The second opponent I'm referring to is Ted DiBiase. You're facing Ted Dibiase.

The Miz: Ohh really? That's who you meant? I honestly think Layla would be tougher.

AJ nodded remembering.

AJ Styles: I concur. Although.. he DID have the longest title reign in EBWF History. So I guess we should take a moment and try to take him serious.

The Miz and AJ paused and then they both started cracking up laughing.

The Miz: No I mean, I just can't do it. So what he had the longest title reign in EBWF History. He was the Path To Glory Champion. I mean did he get lost on the Path? What's the saddest thing is that this guy STILL has not reached the glory portion of it even now that he's off the Path. I mean I once held the Path To Glory Championship.. and then I became the EBWF Champion. Call me crazy, but..

AJ Styles: You're crazy but!

The Miz broke his flow.

The Miz: Nice, you immediately put me in my place there! Anyways call me crazy, but if I'm on a Path to something for over a year, shouldn't I get to that something EVENTUALLY? I mean let's really break this down. Who is Ted DiBiase really? What does he consider glory? Has he reached it? If he considers glory to be holding a title for over a year, bragging about it, and having nobody even remotely care.. then yes he has experienced his glory. If he attributes success and glory in his career, to being a third wheel tag along to two of the greatest superstars breathing oxygen, then yes he's "made it." But I think we both know that Ted DiBiase is a guy who feels incomplete. Ted DiBiase looks at guys like me and you, AJ, and he wishes that he was like we are. He wishes that he could honestly look in the mirror and be happy with what he sees. Right now he looks in the mirror, and he probably tries to figure out how he can become more than an after thought. It's clear that he has not solved this puzzle just yet.

AJ Styles: Who are we talking about again?

The Miz smiled.

The Miz: Exactly. I mean here's another guy that when he talks. You doze off, and you're in and out of what he's saying the whole time, but even when you're in.. you just have no clue what he's talking about. Listening to Ted DiBiase sometimes is like reading a Mad Libs completed by a 12 year old. It's like he's been in this business for a decade, and he's still trying to figure out how he fits into it. His father was a superstar, a hall of famer, and he knows that, he references that.. but what are you, Ted? Are you a legend in the making? I mean you might say so, but neither one of us believe you... you don't even believe you. So what are you? I'll tell you what you are Ted. Ted DiBiase is a TV Dinner.

AJ Styles: Now you're starting to sound like a Mad Lib.

The Miz held his hand up.

The Miz: Let me finish. Ted DiBiase is a TV dinner. If you don't have enough money to go out to eat or buy some real food to cook, a TV dinner is pretty much your only option, it's OK when it's your only option, your only resort, but you'd almost always rather something else. When Ted DiBiase is on your screen, you'd almost rather anybody else be there. You don't throw TV Dinners away though, AJ, because there's going to come a night where your really hungry and TV Dinners are all you're going to have, but you certainly aren't jumping for joy when you have to eat one either.

AJ Styles: I think I get it.. let me see if I follow you. You're saying Ted DiBiase...

beat.

AJ Styles: Sucks?

The Miz nodded.

The Miz: That is EXACTLY what I'm saying.

AJ Styles: But you don't fire him, because there's going to come a time, or a match, or a stupid title like the PTG Championship, that's going to need somebody to hold it, and you're going to look in your fridge and see nothing but TV Dinners.. or in this case nobody but Ted DiBiase.. and that's better than nothing.

The Miz: Bingo. Ted we let you hang around us, at the beginning of last year, hoping, praying that just being in the same room. Riding the same limo's and jets that some of our overall charisma and coolness would rub off on you. Instead Ted, I don't think there has ever been a time where I've been less interested in you, and I know all my Mizfits feel the same way. Do you really think that after watching you suck the life out of the PTG Title for a year, that I'm going to let you make another title irrelevant based on the sole fact that you're holding it? Ted you're going to have to create another stupid fake title like the Million Dollar Championship, because you clearly can't beat Del Rio to get back your baby, and if you can't beat him, well then you most definitely can't beat me.. because I am el.. ahh.. superior-O to him.

AJ Styles: Holy cow, you just spoke Spanish!

The Miz: Si!

AJ Styles: Speaking of creating titles for Ted, I mean I feel bad for the guy, Miz, we did used to be friends.. so I went ahead and took the liberty of creating this for him.

AJ ducked down under his seat and pulled up a belt made of construction paper. The belt portion was green paper, and there was a white plate in the middle with glitter sprinkled on it. The camera zoomed in and written in Black Sharpie it read "TNC Champion"

The Miz: The TNC CHAMPION!

AJ Styles: I'm glad you asked Miz.

The Miz: Well I actually didn't b..

AJ Styles: The TNC Champion! The NOBODY CARES CHAMPION.. TED DIBIASE!

Confetti dropped from the ceiling and fake applause was heard.

The Miz: I like it, another proud moment for you. I'm sure your dad won't consider you a disappointment the second you strap this bad boy on.

AJ Styles: How could he?! I mean look at it.

The camera zoomed in to the sad looking title belt that AJ had created. AJ then cleared his throat and went back into serious broadcast journalist mode. It seem to snap Miz back into focus as well.

AJ Styles: Now Miz, you mention Ted's father. How much of a driving force do you think it is for Ted to have his father's legacy to live up to. Do you think it creates added pressure for him, considering he is such an underwhelming competitor in the squared circle?

The Miz again made quick eye contact with AJ and nodded with his mouth closed, to show he was impressed. AJ again looked flattered. These two guys were nuts. Miz straightened up again, and got very serious.

The Miz: Great question. You see it all the time, kids wanting to follow in their fathers footsteps, but never quite living up to the expectation or to the legacy. Sometimes it's because of the added pressure of having such big shoes to fill, but other times it's just because the off spring doesn't have that much talent. Like the potential skipped a generation. This is what I feel is the case for our boy Ted. He wants this to be his calling, he really does, he wants desperately for someone to say, "that DiBiase, he's a chip off the old block." Or "boy the apple doesn't fall far from the tree there," but to be Frank.

AJ Styles: Who's Frank?

The Miz: No it just means like to be honest, and to the point.

AJ Styles: Oh.. cool.. go on.

The Miz: Thank you.

AJ Styles: You're welcome.

The Miz: To be..

beat.

The Miz: Frank, this apple couldn't fall farther from the tree. This apple isn't even in the same country as the tree. Ted DiBiase SR. probably shows up to Warfare's where Teddy is wrestling and some other old timer who can't really hear will say

The Miz mocked an old person, speaking very loudly

The Miz: "So Teddy which one is your boy?" And Papa Ted says "oh uhh he's not out there right now." He's got to be humiliated with the way Ted turned out, and unfortunately for all the a fore mentioned DiBiase's this Monday night is certainly not going to make things any better.. because this Monday night baby Teddy, is going to step into the ring with the cream of the crop, the best of the best, the man who puts the 'super' in superstar, the most must see, the most captivating, your favorite wrestler's favorite wrestler... The Miz and of course Christian too.. and the bad news for him, is he won't be better than either one of us.. especially not me. In my view, it's clear to everyone with a pulse, that you and I, carried Ted into relevance and that he's worthless without us.. but just in case you're not quite convinced, go ahead and turn on Warfare this Monday Night. I'll be the one beating him into oblivion and retaining MY Intercontinental Title. That oughta' just about do the trick for ya.

AJ Styles: Well said.. next question, Miz. Do you think Christian just got a little bit of a chubby when you said he was better than Ted DiBiase?

The Miz looked shocked by the question.

The Miz: Is that a question? Of course he did! It's the first backwards compliment anyone has given him since he's become a singles star. Do you think a lot of people were saying. Hey that Christian Cage.. "wow.. what a star!" No they might have said.. "Hey that Christian Cage.. what a loser," but definitely not a star. Do you think a lot of people have said "Hey Captain Charisma.. there's someone who's got that X-Factor?" No they might have said "Hey Captain Charisma.. there's someone we'd like to see play in traffic." So the fact that I said he was better than Ted must have been an exciting moment for him. However, I think it's only right that I let Christian know, that I think pretty much everyone on the EBWF roster is better than Ted, and that includes Santino. I just know Ted, I've seen him, I've been around him, and he's a guy that someway somehow has people still thinking he can still be a major player. Those ludicrous thoughts will be put to an end on Monday Night, when I reveal..

a DAHN DAHN DAHN sound clip was heard. AJ and Miz both looked up.

The Miz: That Ted DiBiase..

DAHN DAHN DAHN

The Miz: Is disgustingly overrated. Alberto Del Rio may have ended his "Path To Glory" but this Monday Night I will send him on a Path to the Emergency Room!

AJ Styles: Nailed it!

Miz and AJ fist bumped, before both men got serious once more. AJ looked at his watch.

AJ Styles: Unfortunately much like the careers of Christian and Ted DiBiase, we are running out of time. Any final thoughts, before we let you go?

The Miz: As a matter of fact I do have a couple of final thoughts. It's not lost on me, AJ that each and every time I defend this Intercontinental Championship, that my opponents think that this is a chance of a lifetime. They think that having a shot at this championship, could end up being huge for their careers. Knowing this simple fact alone, keeps me up at night..

AJ's look was one full of worry.

AJ Styles: Because you are concerned about the fact that they might be right?

The Miz: No.. I can't sleep.. because I'm laughing too hard, and I just can't stop! Anytime you face me, it's not a chance of a lifetime, it's not a huge moment in your career. I don't care if I was the grand champion of the universe, which I am.. but I don't care what title is on the line.. being in a match with me.. is something you NEVER want to experience. I don't jump start careers, I'm not a stepping stone. I'm a reality check that reminds someone like Ted or Christian "Oh yeah.. I'm not good." I'm a hero really.

AJ Styles: You absolutely are.

The Miz: This Monday Night, will be another match, another successful title defense, and 2 more superstars who will be reminded of the one simple fact that casts a huge shadow over their chances for victory. The one simple fact that will be the sole reason I will walk out of Warfare still the Intercontinental Champion.

AJ Styles: And what uhh.. what is that fact, Miz?

The Miz: I'm glad you asked, AJ. That fact is that well..

The Miz cleared his throat.

The Miz:

I'MMMMMM THE MIIZZZZZZZZZZZZ ANNNNNDDDDDD I'MMMMMM AWEEEEEESOMEEEEE!

AJ Styles: YEAH.. so put that in your pipe and smoke it! Styles, Miz, Sequel.. OUT!

The scene cut out to static!