(OOC: I really hate you all for making a deadline on today. I can barely enjoy my holiday because I just realized I was going to be a no show and had 2 hours to write. That's my fault. I planned a bad ass promo, but I didn't have enough time. Hope this is enjoyable. I'll probably color it when I get time. Good luck everyone and thanks for reading.)
The King of the Ring tournament had just begun and AJ Styles was already eliminated in the first round. Bitter. Mad as hell. Those were just some of the things to describe the Phenomenal One at the moment. It was a Tuesday night and the EBWF was holding a house show in Canada. Styles was scheduled to face Bully Ray in his last obligated match with the company. "Wherever I May Roam" lead AJ Styles from the guerrilla position. He looked out at the massive audience that gave him a ioumixed reaction. He didn't know how to deal with this as his character was suppose to be portrayed as a face. Lately he had a new edge about him. No pun intended. He had a new attitude after his brief hiatus and it was showing. AJ Styles was now in a very dark place and it was t hard for anyone to notice. As he made his way towards the ring there were fans trying to touch him, but he didn't acknowledge them. He usually had tunnel vision when it came to wrestling but this time was different. There was a fan at ringside constantly screaming at AJ. The same thing over and over again. As AJ approached him the message became clearer.
Fan: If you kissed Trish's lips, that means you sucked Edge's dick!
This caught Styles off guard. He didn't know what to make of the comment as he simply stopped and stared at the smart mark. The two began to exchange words and Styles let his temper get the better of him, shoving the disrespectful fan with a lot of force. The guy stagger and came back cursing at Styles heavily, challenging him to a fight. Styles tried to do the right thing and walk away, but the angry fan was going berserk. Styles had enough and accepted the fans request, he wanted to fight. He wanted to beat the living hell out of the guy. Realizing he was in over his head the fan backed down as security attended to the situation. Styles didn't indulge the situation any further and went ahead and worked his match.
After the show, Styles was located in the superstars locker room, since he no longer had his own. The door opened and in walked one of the EBWF suits, Stephanie McMahon. She didn't look happy as she approached Styles and wasted no time with pleasantries.
Stephanie McMahon: What the hell was that? Putting your hands on a fan! That was so unprofessional. I can't believe your nerve! What the hell is wrong with you? Who the hell do you think you are? I should fire your ass where you stand!
Styles stood up from where he was and got in Stephanie's face. His figure overshadowed her and she now looked intimidated by the emotionless wrestler that hovered above her. He leaned in a few inches from her face and spoke cryptically to her.
AJ Styles: Do it...
He moved away from his boss and exited the locker room leaving her standing bewildered at his boldness.
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The next week on Warfare AJ Styles was slated for a segment with Christian. Early that day he had met with creative and they had came up with the idea to have him turn heel and work a program with Christian, culminating at the Saturday Night Main Event show later in the month. Things didn't go as planned. Styles began the segment and Christian interrupted as planned the two exchanged words but Christian broke the fourth wall when he mentioned Styles relationship with EBWF Diva Trish Stratus. Styles made the heel turn when he low blowed Christian who was wearing a cup, but he didn't stop there, taking it a step further. He took a steel chair and commenced to damn near decapitated Christian who didn't except a thing. Styles left the scene like a hit and run and headed towards the exit to the arena.
Off camera he was stopped dead in his tracks by Stephanie McMahon who looked pissed beyond belief. She blocked the exit and made Styles stand his ground.
Stephanie McMahon: Are you kidding me? That was not in the script!
Styles was still emotionless and didn't seemed fazed by the boss's harassment.
Stephanie McMahon: How in the hell are you going to work a program with Christian and you probably gave him a concussion tonight? What were you thinking?
Styles shrugged and this only pissed her off more.
Stephanie McMahon: Now, who will want to work with you after a stunt like that? Nobody! NOBODY!
Styles snapped at Stephanie almost instantly.
AJ Styles: I'm sure you can find somebody!
Waltman, Bret, or maybe Edge would love the chance to go over me! Seeing as I can't get a decent push for the fucking life of me! I worked my ass off all last year, carrying this company on my back. YOU decided to take the title off me and shuffle me through the midcard and you expect me to listen to YOU!?! YOU. NEED. TO MOVE!
Styles strong armed Stephanie aside and walked out the building. Again Stephanie was left alone and vented her frustration with a loud shriek.
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"Evil Ways" by Blues Saraceno played to open the video package highlighting the career of AJ Styles. It highlighted his time within WCW, his memorable moments in TNA, and his jump to the EBWF, winning the Royal Rumble, and going on to win the World Championship at WrestleMania. The package concluded and the scene opened up in a dark alley way. AJ Styles was walking along the alley dressed in all black attire with his hood covering his head.
AJ Styles: If I've learned anything within my time in the EBWF, it's one thing. The EBWF is no place for a hero. The Shield is running rough shot over this place. Just like The Trilogy did. Just as the Midnight Gang, Elite, DX, FEDEX, and the NWO did.
The buildings around him were old and abandoned. He looked into the camera with hatred in his eyes.
AJ Styles: They wanna stop them. Why try? I think I've learned better. I'm gonna do my own thing. I'm going to follow my own path. I walk alone.
Styles stopped at the end of the alley and the camera turned to see what he seen. It was a billboard for EBWF's Saturday Night Main Event featuring a photo of AJ Styles and Bret Hart.
AJ Styles: Just like I walk alone tonight into a steel cage. I don't need a soul to watch my back. I don't need assistance from my new agent Paul Heyman and I don't need support from any of the people who turned their backs on me. Some may say that this is a dream match, AJ Styles verses Bret Hart. I say it's a nightmare. I don't plan on going to the ring and entertaining the masses. No, I'm done with that. Tonight I plan on embarrassing an icon and taking what's suppose to be mine. Bret Hart, I hate you. I hate Canada. I hate America. I hate everyone. I hope you're prepared to bleed, I hope you're prepared to suffer. Because tonight you're locked inside a steel cage with the greatest wrestler in the god damn galaxy and it doesn't matter if you're the best there is, was, or ever will be, tonight your best just isn't good enough.
Walking away from the center of the fixture Styles heading back down the alleyway as he scene faded to black.