The Crazies

[Will]

The footage began to air exclusively on EBWF.net with AJ Styles standing in the frame. He was casually dressed in a navy shirt with 501 Levi jeans. His hair was short and freshly cut to match the clean shave and grunt he wore. Standing in front of an unrecognizable building the camera zoomed out to get a better view.

AJ Styles: Well, my return to Warfare last week wasn't a success like I had planned but nonetheless I'm still standing. Dean Ambrose might of thought he got rid of me, but all he really did was piss me off.

Styles looked upset with the fact, but shrugged it off to continue.

AJ Styles: I'm the man. That's not just a moniker I picked up in the EBWF but it's a fact. I'm the man that has went toe to toe with every top superstar in this company and walked away with my hand held high. I'm the man that drew the battle line against thugs like Elite, The Midnight Gang, and most recently Paul Heyman's Coalition. I'm the man that has never ever backed down from a fight and Dean Ambrose, just so you know... I'm the man that's going to bring your ass back to reality!

A few pounds on the chest signified that the phenomenal one was pretty amped up at the moment. He took a few steps backward towards the building and proceeded to speak.

AJ Styles: Speaking of reality. This is a place where a lot of that is missing. This place here is a psych ward for wrestlers.

Not a legit one actually but believable as needed. Styles entered the front door and approached the receptionist desk where two young women sat.

AJ Styles: Hi I'm here today to see... Tiffany and Daffney?

Curious as to who the two employees that sat inside the dimly lit room were Styles moved closer. one was dressed in total black and her makeup even resembled the scream queens. The other was covered in an aura of glitter and looked like a carbon copy of Harley Quinn.

AJ Styles: Excuse me, I must have mistaken you ladies for someone else.

Gothic Receptionist: Oh it's okay, we get that pretty often. Most of the patients here swear we are EBWF divas.

It wouldn't be hard to convince due to the two resembling the EBWF alumni so well.

Glittery Receptionist: Are you here to check yourself in? We take good care of the wrestlers that stay here.

Hesitantly scratching the back of his neck he responded.

AJ Styles: Err... Well, not exa-

She cut him off abruptly while standing up in a defensive demeanor.

Glittery Receptionist: You don't believe in us? You don't believe that we care for and PROTECT our patients?!

AJ Styles: Sorta like a Shield?

The quick comment from the southern native caused a stir with the other receptionist, causing her to stand up from her seat now.

Gothic Receptionist: YES! Exactly like a shield! Believe in the shield!

That last statement seemed to make the entire scene freeze-frame with only AJ moving. He turned around and looked directly into the lens of the camera and spoke.

AJ Styles: Believe in the Shield? I believe the Shield is going to get the most brutal beating displayed in professional wrestling in the past 10 years. A bunch of crazy fuckers banded together and believe in theirs strange over the rainbow and through the woods way of justice. Just like this place I'm in now, a looney bin. The people that live here are so spaced out and living in a dream word, sorta like the way Dean Ambrose acts. Hell, honestly I wouldn't be surprised if the guy running this place was Brian Kendrick.

Styles turned around and the footage went to slow motion speed with the two receptionist bouncing up and down. Their rather large breast were the focal point for a moment before the footage continued in live speed. Styles turned to give the camera a quick wink before continuing his conversation with the ladies.

AJ Styles: Okay ladies, I'm not here to be admitted. I'm here for visitation. You should see my name on the list. I'm AJ Styles.

Both ladies looked surprised and let out a girly shriek of excitement.

Gothic Receptionist: Oh my God, I thought it was you! Right this way Mr. Styles..

The emo looking employee led the way to two big double doors that made a loud buzzing sound when opening. All inside what appered to be a lounge of sorts were patients minding their business, going about their day. Some were playing boards games with one another, some were chatting with one another and some were even chatting to theirselves. Styles entered the room he was being led to one particular patient that sat alone in the corner. He wasn't in a chair, he was on the cold floor. Styles pulled up a chair and sat down in it before speaking to the vaguely noticeable character in the corner. The hood he wore over his scrubs concealed his face but he knew someone was infront of him. The receptionist left the two alone and Styles felt more comfortable confronting the guy.

AJ Styles: Hey, remember me?

Mumbling came from the man, inaudible mumbling at that.

"What... About... Me"

The camera panned out some and Stlyes could be seen looking as if he wanted to kill himself for coming here. Styles stood up and snapped his fingers and to get the guys attention. The figure slowly lifted his head to reveal himself.

AJ Styles: Nobody gives a damn abou you Raven. That's why you're in this hell hole. You didn't even get a going away party, which sucks because the EBWF throws great parties. Soooo... What about you? What about Raven?

The former world champion raised an eyebrow at the current EBWF superstar. The look the two shared was one of mutual hatred.

AJ Styles: Nothing to say now? I bet. That's the same exact way Dean Ambrose is going to feel after this Monday night. Speechless. He wont have a damn thing to say. He might come into our match dressed for a fight, but I will be dressed to wrestle. He can bring his aggression into a wrestling ring and look for a fight because I'll do the same thing. I'll just beat him in a fight and do exactly what the entire world knows and that's beat him in a wrestling match. I'm probably one of the most versatile guys to ever lace up a pair of boots. Think about it for a second.. When Chris Jericho wanted to get technical, I did just that. When Jeff Hardy wanted to throw caution to the wind, I outshine him every step of the way. Not to mention when you wanted to get extreme. I'm the definition of no limits in the EBWF.

Raven looked disgusted and opened his mouth to speak but Styles cut him off.

AJ Styles: Hell, that's why they call me Mr. EBWF! If there is one guy that can step up and be the HERO this company needs it's me.

The emphasis he put there caused a few of the other patients to take notice.

AJ Styles: Look around, this place is full of fuck ups. If I was one sandwich short of a picnic then I would fit in perfectly here. I've done a lot of things that I'm not proud of. I'm a human being, we all make mistakes. Anybody that knows me can tell you that I'm one of the most trustworthy, responsible, and dependable people they know. I have what some would say a sense of honor. I'm the type of person you can believe in. Not a gang of misfits with a blind belief system. Guys that come together to fight because they know they cant fend for themselves. Think about it, Dean Ambrose can't hold a bar to a guy like CM Punk, John Cena, Randy Orton, or myself. How exactly did you beat Punk again? That's exactly why he needs people to watch his back, because he is afraid. He is scared. You can almost sense the fear whenever you punch him in the face. This won't be the first time we've met and I'm sure it won't be the last. If anybody is terrified it's him. Thats why they stay hidden and lurk in dark rooms and whatnot. I on the other hand am always out in public. I'm not hard to find.

Raven was about to speak but was cut off again.

AJ Styles: I'm out here spoiling for a fight. This Monday night I'm going to get it. It wont be a tag team match, a triple threat elimination chamber or any of the sorts. Just a good ole fashion one on one match. No titles up for grabs, just belief. We will both be fighting for what we believe in and I'll be damned if I let the crazies preach to the choir. So before I go I'm going to tell the pretty little ladies at the front dest to make sure the tv is tuned into A&E this Monday night. I don't want you to miss a minute of Warfare. I want you and the rest of the world to watch as I walk out with my hand raised. Monday night will be all about taking back respect. Then I'll be taking back the EBWF World Heavyweight Championship. There's a quote for your ass..

Styles stood up from the chair and turned away. He looked back at Raven and his face showed that he meant business. He peacefully left the building while the camera remained on a silent Raven who finally spoke as the scene faded.

"Nevermore"...