A large man wearing only a towel comes rushing in and checks who’s calling. A small chuckle escapes him before he answers the phone...]]
Sup dickhole?
[[The voice on the other end is immediately recognizable.]]
My man, we got to work on your manners.
Scott Hall
Nah, I got enough I get by.
Kevin Nash
Did I wake you up?
Scott Hall
It’s almost 11 hoss.
Kevin Nash
So, did I wake you up?
Scott Hall
No you didn’t wake me up asshole. Me and Cody just got done doing our morning run.
Kevin Nash
How is the kid? You getting him in shape?
Scott Hall
Nah man, he’s getting me in shape. He’s a machine, you should see him.
Kevin Nash
Well, maybe I should. You two free this week?
Scott Hall
Ah really? You want to come up to Atlanta and visit?
Kevin Nash
No, I was thinking maybe you guys would like to come down here to Orlando, work out with me for a bit.
Scott Hall
You called to see if me and Cody wanted to go workout with you for a week in Orlando? Come on man, don’t bullshit me. What’s really going on?
Kevin Nash
Nothing, I just thought it would be nice to get some training in with you and Cody. I know he’s been working in the ring a lot lately, I got some ring rust I want to shed.
Scott Hall
Wha-wait a second. You’re going back in there?
Kevin Nash
Why not?
Scott Hall
Cause that match with Styles a month ago or whenever it was, left you aching for days.
Kevin Nash
Yeah, well, I got a new match in mind.
Scott Hall
Please, for the love of god, don’t tell me your doing another bout with a cruiser.
Kevin Nash
Not exactly.
Scott Hall
Than what? Man, I don’t know about this, unless you’re in there with someone who knows how to work your pace and style, are you sure you want to be, you know, putting your ass in some young punk’s hands?
Kevin Nash
You watch any EBWF lately?
Scott Hall
Yeah, I caught a bit last week. I went over to Dally’s and watched it with Jake and Cody.
Kevin Nash
Well, I’m doing it.
Scott Hall
Doing what, I don’t, I still don’t know what you’re talking about.
Kevin Nash
I am going to be in the Path to Glory Invitational.
[[There is a long pause. Scott takes the phone away from his ear and glances at it, almost as if to check to see that this is real. He puts it back up to his ear, as he takes a big sigh.]]
No.
Kevin Nash
What do you mean no?
Scott Hall
I mean no. No to this man.
Kevin Nash
What, are you my fucking mommy now?
Scott Hall
I ain’t your mom dumbass, but I know why you’re doing this, and no.
Kevin Nash
Why am I doing it?
Scott Hall
Because, you, you like think you’re gonna get back there and talk to your board member buddy, and if you win this, than maybe the idea of winning the World Belt won’t seem so far fetched.
Kevin Nash
Wow, way to make me sound like a fucking mark for myself. No I ain’t doing this to get one last ride on top.
Scott Hall
Than why? Why did you have that match with Styles?
Kevin Nash
Cause I wanted to put the little shithead over. I began a program with him a while ago, and we never finished it. I think he’s a solid worker and deserved to get back on track towards something more than where he was at.
Scott Hall
OK, so why this than?
Kevin Nas
Because I want it. Isn’t that enough?
Scott Hall
I can’t go down to Florida. But if you’re serious about this, come up to Atlanta. Me and Cody hit the ring every day, you could train with us for the week. He’s not fancy, but he can work.
Kevin Nash
Alright, I’ll catch the next flight I can. I’ll call you in a few hours from the airport to let you know my itinerary.
Scott Hall
Alright brother. I love ya man.
Kevin Nash
Ha, love ya too man. See you in a bit.
Scott Hall
Yup.
[[Hall hangs up on his longtime friend. He stands frozen where he is unsure of what to do next. Finally he begins scrolling through the contacts on his phone. He selects a number.]]
Hey yo, Dally?
Diamond Dallas Page
Scotty, how ya doing man?
Scott Hall
Hey, we might have a problem.
Diamond Dallas Page
What is it Soctt? Have you been drinking?
Scott Hall
No no, it’s not me. It’s Kev...
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
[[The 6’8” giant can be seen clearly standing head and shoulders above even the people on step higher than him on the escalator in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Scott Hall, a large man in his own right hops up out of the seat he was waiting in. He heads over to greet his best friend at the exit from security.]]
Bring it in, bring it in.
[[The two macho men share a long hug in the middle of a crowd. Not a care in the world at that time. Kevin had been treasuring every time he got to see his friend Scott for years. He knew all too well just how close Da Bad Guy had been to death, and to see him in such healthy condition overwhelmed him with joy each time they saw one another.]]
How ya feelin’ buddy?
Scott Hall
Me? Yeah man, I’m fine, ya know. But I ain’t the one about to get his ass tore up by a bunch of hardcore 20 year old looking to make a name for themselves.
Kevin Nash
Come on man, you think I’m dumb enough to get in over my head like that.
Scott Hall
I just don’t think you thought this through man.
[[Suddenly there is a voice from behind the two big men.]]
He’s right ya know.
[[Kevin whips around to see standing there not only DDP, but Page’s now live in friend Jake “The Snake” Roberts as well as Scott Hall’s son Cody.]]
Ah come on, what’s this, an old timers reunion?
[[Kevin gives Page a quick hug before shaking Jake Robert’s hand.]]
Jake “The Snake Roberts. Real pleasure seeing you again.
Jake Roberts
It’s just, it’s just Jake now. I’ve not been the Snake in a long time.
Kevin Nash
I’ve not been Big Sexy for a long time either, but I still like the name.
Jake Roberts
Yeah I bet you would. But no, I ain’t holding on to that stuff anymore.
[[Kevin continues to talk to Jake while he fist bumps Cody Hall.]]
I suppose you’re gonna say I shouldn’t be trying to hold on to it either huh?
Diamond Dallas Page
Well, what about it big man, you think you should be doing this?
Kevin Nash
Obviously I do, otherwise I wouldn’t have agreed to it.
Jake Roberts
One question, why?
Kevin Nash
Why not?
Scott Hall
I think what they’re asking you bro, is really, you’ve got money. Hell you’ve probably got more than the rest of us here combined. You’re still getting checks from EBWF for that “consultant” position you’ve got. You and Tammy are doing good. Hell if you wanted some more matches, you could get some with Cena or hell work with Jericho, he’s got that feather touch. Why this one, why now?
Kevin Nash
Scotty, you’re just going to have to trust me on this one, I know what I’m doing. Really, all of you, I appreciate the old timers words of wisdom, but is just one step. I got this. Really I do.
[[DDP steps up to Kevin.]]
Alright, before I say anything else, let me ask you something; are you clean?
Kevin Nash
What are you talking about?
Diamond Dallas Page
Are. You. Clean? You know what I’m talking about. The drinking, and the pills.
Kevin Nash
Look, I know you guys are running the sobriety thing, and I totally respect that. I’m not gonna drink around any of you. Honestly.
Diamond Dallas Page
Pills?
Kevin Nash
I’m good. Don’t worry about me.
[[Page looks into the eyes of the big man, before exclaiming to everyone - ]]
Alright! Let’s train us a Path To Champion Glory Winner or whatever the hell this thing is!
[[All the men share a big group hug.]]
Trust me hoss, Cody is gonna work the ring, and Page is gonna get your mind right. You’re gonna feel 20 years younger.
Kevin Nash
That’s the goal I guess. You ready big boy?
Cody Hall
You know, Big Bad Boy.
[[The group share a little laugh at Kevin’s new tacky moniker. They begin to head towards the baggage claim to pick up Kevin’s luggage. Everyone seems happy and on the same page, no one even notices the slight rattling sound of pills shaking in Nash’s carry on baggage.]]
[[BOOM! The massive frame of Cody Hall comes crashing to the mat.]]
Now sell it! The back, sell the back.
[[Cody begins to writhe in pain.]]
Uggh, ahhh!
[[Kevin Nash grabs the younger Cody by the head and pulls him up. He goes for some slow punches, but Cody blocks them. He returns with a right fist. Nash goes for another big slow right strike, but it’s blocked again. Smack, another return from the young Hall. Another right, and another. He grabs Big Kev by the wrist and whips him to the ropes. The 54 year old veteran comes charging back to his best friend’s son. Cody slaps his right shoulder and lunges forward. Kevin Nash falls back, taking a normal back bump.]]
ARGGGH!
[[Big Sexy was no stranger to selling a bump. DDP, Jake, and Scott Hall look at one another. One part impressed with the sell, the other a touch of concern it might have been more legit than tricks. Only Nash himself knew exactly how much falling on a spine over half a century old truly hurt. The pain was excruciating. But he couldn’t let on to the extent without raising fears and concerns. A white hot searing pain shot up his back and flooded his brain. But he pushed that thought out.
Cody Hall went back into the ropes and used them to spring forward before delivering a knee drop to the forehead of Kevin. Cody rolled through and went to the other side of the ring, waiting like a coiled snake, for Kevin to slowly raising himself up. Nash used the corner ring post to get some assistance. Cody rushed to position and placed his hands under the arms of Nash. Kevin gave a dutiful bounce and allowed himself to be raised by the young Cody Hall. The former World Champion, now hoisted in the air in a crucifix position took a deep breath and prepared himself for the oncoming pain.
CRASH! Cody Hall performed the Razor’s Edge to Kevin Nash.]]
There ya go!
Diamond Dallas Page
That’s how it’s done boy!
[[Kevin glanced over to Hall, his eyes held back the tears, but the pain was there. Hall never let on for a second to anyone what happened.]]
Alright, good Cody, real good. I think we’re done here today.
Cody Hall
How do you think that went dad?
Scott Hall
Perfect son. Couldn’t have done it better myself.
[[Cody turns to Nash to has taken a second to compose himself.]]
You don’t need my approval. It’s your old man’s move.
Cody Hall
Was it ok? Did you land right?
Kevin Nash
Yeah man, it was perfect.
Cody Hall
Thanks. Thank you so much. I don’t get a chance to work with big guys, most of the indy dudes are like 6’ tops. This was awesome man, thank you so so much.
[[Cody reaches his hand down and help Kevin to his feet.]]
My pleasure. Now hit the showers kid.
Jake Roberts
Hey kid, I got a couple of notes for ya, if you’re interested.
Cody Hall
Absolutely!
[[Cody and Jake Roberts leave the room exchanging a few thoughts on pacing and Jake shares some words of wisdom about psychology. Kevin is left in the room with his former Outsiders partner, and his Insiders partner.]]
Honestly, how’d he do?
Kevin Nash
It’s not the kid’s fault I’m ancient.
Diamond Dallas Page
I got some real good stretching to do hoss. It’s gonna help/
Kevin Nash
Thanks Dally. I’ll get to it in a minute. Just need to catch my wind for a bit.
Diamond Dallas Page
I’ll go set up some mats. We’ll all do it.
[[DDP leaves. Now, it’s only Kevin Nash and the man who he’s called best friend for over twenty years.]]
What am I doing Scott?
Scott Hall
Hey man, you gotta tell me. I don’t get in there with Cody.
Kevin Nash
You don’t have a pay per view match in a week.
Scott Hall
I ain’t stupid.
Kevin Nash
Neither am I.
Scott Hall
So why the fuck are you doing this Kev?
[[There is an unsettling silence that lingers in the air. Kevin Nash’s mouth hangs ajar as he struggles to once again catch his breath. Scott sits just outside of the ring looking in at the giant of a man now shrunk in stature due to his ailing physical condition. Nash stares blankly at the mat, and watches the beads of sweat drip from his brow to the canvas below, collecting in a small pool. After a moment Nash looks over to Hall, and looks at him in a way one would only look at their family before asking for something outlandish.]]
Scotty, this isn’t about money, this isn’t about marking out over my career. It’s not some old alpha male looking for one last shot at the leader of the pack or whatever, this is just something, it’s there, I don’t know how to describe it, it’s just there. I’ve got to do this.
Scott Hall
Alright man. I don’t, I mean it’s like, if you need it or whatever, than go get it. But what happens next? This match, they picked the winner I’m sure. You’re not thinking you’re gonna win this or anything are you?
[[Kevin Nash looks Scott Hall dead in his eyes.]]
Oh fuck you, you’re gonna demand a win?
Kevin Nash
I never said I would demand a damn thing.
Scott Hall
But you are. You gonna go to, to what’s his name, that guy on the board who’s your buddy, you’re gonna say you should win it, and he’s gonna bring down some corporate notice that you’ve got it.
Kevin Nash
I’m just showing up. Whatever happens, happens. You know how these assholes at EBWF run shit. They don’t book weeks in advance. Hell they’ll probably rewrite the book three times during the event. I’m just gonna be there, and I’m gonna be in this match, and whatever.
Scott Hall
Why did you call me?
Kevin Nash
What?
Scott Hal
You called me, for this, this training or whatever, you could have hit Gold’s. Why call me?
Kevin Nash
Why not you.
Scott Hall
Don’t jerk me around.
Kevin Nash
I thought, I don’t know, maybe if I did this, you might want to get in there...
Scott Hall
No.
Kevin Nash
It would take some pressure off me.
Scott Hall
No.
Kevin Nash
What about just come do a ring side schmoz?
Scott Hall
No.
Kevin Nash
OK.
Scott Hall
No.
Kevin Nash
I didn’t even ask for anything that time.
Scott Hal
I don’t care. I know something else was coming or whatever and just; no, no, no.
Kevin Nash
Alright, alright. nothing in ring, no assistance. But what about just coming with me to the show? Just hang out in my private room, Syxx will probably be there, hell a bunch of the guys would love to see ya.
[[Scott Hall pauses for a moment and reflects on this request. The chance to go hang out with old friends was tempting.]]
No drinks and no drugs.
Kevin Nash
Obviously.
Scott Hall
And I don’t have to take one single god damned step from behind that curtain?
Kevin Nash
My word.
Scott Hall
OK yeah. I mean, like, it’d be cool to bring Cody, he could get a taste.
Kevin Nash
Oh hell yeah. We’ll make a weekend out of it. Shit man, I’ll call Syxx, maybe Dally and Jake wanna come, I’ll take us all out to Morton’s. It will be a blast.
Scott Hall
Alright man. Ready for that stretch with Dally? It’s a bitch bro.
Kevin Nash
Yeah I’ll be there in a second. Just give me a moment.
Scott Hall
Yeah hoss.
[[Scott walks out of the room, and the quite solitude settles in. Kevin lays back down on the mat, and slowly rolls out. He stands, his back buckling in agony. The behemoth limps over to a small gym bag that rests near the ring. He reaches in and retrieves a bottle of pain killers. In one fluid motion he opens, tosses a few in his hand, and throws him in his mouth. No water. Swallows them like Tic-Tacs.]]
Hey Big Man!
[[DDP shouts from another room.]]
Yeah buddy!?
Diamond Dallas Page
You coming?!
Kevin Nash
On my way!
[[The big man takes a deep breath. He reminds himself that he can do this. If nothing else, the pills will get him through.]]
[[Most people will never experience what the backstage environment at a wrestling pay per view is like. Cody Hall certainly didn’t think he’d get to feel this so quickly. His foot rappid tapped up and down as he sat in the backseat of the stretch limo sent to pick up Kevin Nash. To make the night even more amazing he got to experience it with his dad, the living legend, right next to him. Not to mention former World Champions DDP and Kevin Nash, not to mention the prolific Jake “The Snake” Roberts. This was beyond anything he could have hoped for. The stretch pulled into the performers entrance. From behind the tinted windows he could see a woman standing, obviously waiting their arrival.]]
Remember boy, stay cool and calm. Just stick by us, and no one is gonna mess with you.
Cody Hall
Got it.
Kevin Nash
Hell, we’re riding in here with The Snake, I don’t think anyone will notice any of us.
Jake Roberts
Really, it’s just Jake now.
Kevin Nash
Old habbits die hard man, sorry.
[[The figure of the woman slowly came into focus for Cody. It was the voluptuous, yet extremely professionally presented Stephanie McMahon. In his mind he played back memories of his younger self lusting after her while watching wrestling on TV. Kind of thrilling to see a woman of her stature standing, waiting, for a group of people he was a part of. In whatever minor sense, he felt like maybe, she was waiting for him.
The limo stopped and Cody went for the door handle.]]
STOP!
[[Cody froze.]
What?
Scott Hall
Never, ever, open your own door in a limo.
[[The other megstars chuckled at the young rookie’s eagerness. Within a moment the driver had walked around and car and now was opening the door for the passangers. One by one they filed out of the back.]]
Welcome gentlemen. As always it’s a pleasure to see you all.
Jake Roberts
Little Steph. My god, when was the last time I saw you?
Stephanie McMahon
I’m sure it’s been some years. How are you sir.
Jake Roberts
No sir. Just Jake is fine.
Stephanie McMahon
Well Jake, welcome. And Mr. Hall, Mr. Page, it’s a pleasure to welcome two iconic stars are yourselves this evening.
Scott Hall
Yeah, hey, thanks.
Diamond Dallas Page
She says welcoming icons, he replies wth “uuuhhhh, hey, thanks, or whatever.” Come on class it up for the little lady. It’s our pleasure to be in the company of wrestling royalty.
Stephanie McMahon
You’re too kind. And Kevin, the only man on the roster whom I did not sign to a contract.
Kevin Nash
To be fair, you did sign me the first time I came here.
Stephanie McMahon
Quite right. To a contract that was fair, much unlike the one you currently are in and are using to leverage some outlandish requests. Speaking of which, you will be happy to know mister Nash, I have worked it out. Your demands for this evening will be met in full.
Scott Hall
Demands? Kev you said just show and go, no demands.
Kevin Nash
I couldn’t help myself, I thought this one needed to happen.
Stephanie McMahon
He didn’t tell you?
Scott Hall
He said I didn’t have to step foot out there.
Stephanie McMahon
Jesus Kevin, you didn’t tell any of them?
Scott Hall
Tell us what?
Kevin Nash
Relax everyone. You old timers don’t have to do shit. I simply called ahead, and said that Cody was working with me this week, and he’s solid like a rock. He should get a try out match or something.
Cody Hall
What?
[[Cody’s heart begins to race.]]
If you want it kid, the first dark match before the show. Live audience, hell of a lot more than that barn you normally wrestling in front of, and you’ll have EBWF staff there, maybe sign you to a development deal if they like what they see.
Cody Hall
Are you, ser-serious?
Stephanie McMahon
Cody, I don’t have to like Kevin to know he’s got an eye for talent. If he says you’re ready, we want to see what you’ve got.
Cody Hall
I didn’t bring trunks or boots or anything.
Kevin Nash
I snuck ‘em. They’re in the second bag I brought tonight. If you want it, go get it.
Cody Hall
YES! Oh my god, I’d love to.
Stephanie McMahon
OK, well if you’ll come with me, I can introduce you to your partner tonight. He’s a real pro, we just want to see your stuff for 5 minutes or so.
Cody Hall
Thank you! Thank you so much. Kevin, I don’t know what to say, just, thank you.
Kevin Nash
You’re a fucking workhorse with good instinct and timing. Just do what you do.
[[Cody grabs the bag with his gear in it and starts to head off with Stephanie.]]
You did that for my boy?
Kevin Nash
I’d do anything for family.
Scott Hall
I love you brother.
[[The two men once again share a hug. From down the hallway Stephanie turns around back to the pack of legends.]]
Oh, and I hope you’ll reconsider! A promo with all of you would be incredible!
[[DDP and Jake look at one another before looking at the Outsiders.]]
Scotty said no work tonight, just fun. But if you wanted they were gonna shoot a promo with all of you, you know, hyping up my work or whatever.
Diamond Dallas Page
Really? We gotta kiss your ass?
Kevin Nash
Nah, it was a thought someone had. I said probably not anyway. You all are here for fun.
[[Scott Hall takes a moment, reflects on how Kevin just got his son a try out for EBWF’s development program, and remembered what it was like being friends with him. How much fun it was. How many times they did things their way.]]
I say we, well at least me, we do this thing.
Jake Roberts
Do what exactly?
Scott Hall
Lets do a promo.
Diamond Dallas Page
What just line up and one by one say shit like “Oh yeah, he’s big and tough and gonna win!”
Scott Hall
I didn’t say do a lame DDP promo, I said do this thing, like do it right.
Diamond Dallas Page
Oh fuck you.
Scott Hall
I’m kidding buddy.
Kevin Nash
I did have an idea. I mean it makes no sense having you guys stand behind me or just talk about me, but that doesn’t mean we couldn’t do something – more – creative.
Jake Roberts
I don’t like the sound of this.
Scott Hall
Come on Jake, do it, for me.
[[Jake looked over at his new found friend in Scott Hall. Something in his face he couldn’t say no to.]]
OK, what do you got in mind?
Kevin Nash
First, let’s go find some camera nerd, second, someone grab my iPod...
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
[[A camera opens on an empty room. There is a giant banner with the words “INTERVENTION” across it. Toilet paper dangles from the ceiling. Without warning “Celebration” by Kool & The Gang begins to play out of the speaker system from within the room. Slowly, Diamond Dallas Page and Scott Hall begin to rise into frame. They both dance like the world’s worst backup dancers to the beat of the music. Neither man can keep a straight face while making an ass of themselves.
At the point of the song were it gets to the first “Waa-Hoo!” Jake Roberts pops out of no where and throws a handful of torn up napkins he’s styled into confetti. The boys continue their dance and Jake once again throws the napkin confetti in the air to comical disappointment at the next “Waa-Hoo!” while the soothing baritone voice sing’s “It’s a celebration.” The lyrics begin and all three men begin to sing along, horrendous flat and off tempo. Like a drunk attempting karaoke, but these men are only high on the vibes of joking and having fun between friends.]]
Cel-E-Brate-Good-Times-COME ON!
[[The three legends of the ring, guys who otherwise drip manly charisma, now begin to fist bump their hands in the air. Once again, all attempt to sing, and all fail miserably.]]
Cel-E-Brate-Good-Times-COME ON!
[[Scott Hall continues with the solo]]
There’s a party going on right here, a celebration to last throughout the years.
Diamond Dallas Page
So bring you’re good time, and you’re laughter too.
[[Jake is the last too go, and he doesn’t attempt singing as much as statically talks through the lyrics.]]
We, are, going, to celebrate, and, party, with you!
[[From behind the camera, some of the crew members are struggling to keep a straight face during this façade. Noticeably the man operating the boom mic begins to laugh so hard he accidentally allows the mid to drop into frame. It only enhances the effect of this.
From camera left Kevin Nash begins to enter, dancing the most horrendous white boy dance in history. What follows can only be described as a parody of some after-school special presentation style delivery of lines.]]
Hey gang, what is up?
Scott Hall
Oh, we are just having a celebration Kevin.
Kevin Nash
A celebration? But that banner says “Intervention.”
Jake Roberts
Well, we wanted a celebration banner, but the only one guys like us had one quick notice was one that said intervention.
[[Jake’s timing couldn’t have been more on point. The camera man is now laughing so hard the camera is shaking. Seeing an old man, pretending to act like a teenager doing an 80’s TV special was too much for anyone to handle.]]
Well what are you guys celebrating?
Diamond Dallas Page
Why, you winning the match tonight of course.
Kevin Nash
Really? Aww you guys, you’re the best.
Scott Hall
Say, Kevin, what will you do, if you win?
Kevin Nash (laughing but trying to get through it)
I’m - I’m going to Disneyworld!
[[The group of legendary wrestlers begin to crack up at their own jokes.]]
Alright guys, let’s cut this, honestly, tonight is a big night for me. I’ve never been into the usual hardcore crap.
Diamond Dallas Page
Yeah, who wants to blade?
Jake Roberts
Man that sucks the next day.
Kevin Nash
But let me tell you what I am into. See, I don’t mess around in mid card matches. I main event, I headline, I take over events. It’s what I do. And that’s what’s happening here tonight. Yeah, spoiler alert, Orton is gonna retain like he has for the past half a year or whatever it’s been. AJ Styles is gonna do every single trick Bela Karolyi could teach, and still not get any more over. And a bunch of wannabes are going to flood in this PTG Invitational and try to make a name for themselves. Well I got a name, it’s Kevin Nash. It hasn’t changed for almost two decades. My move set hasn’t changed for almost two decades. And the fact that I don’t lay down and do the J-O-B for anyone hasn’t changed in almost two decades.
Scott Hall
Look, I’ve known the big man here for a long time. He uh, he may not have my good looks, but he’s always carried himself well in that ring. And hardcore? You wanna talk hardcore? Who do you think made the street style fighting popular in this industry? Huckster? I don’t think so, it was my man here, the 6’8” giant lawn darting Mysterio into trucks. Swinging around baseball bats. Some punks in Philly might have labeled it hardcore, or extreme, but no one brings it better than the big man, with the big name up on the big marquee.
Kevin Nash
See, a lot of guys, they think they’re smart. They think they’ve got this business figured out. But I am one of the only ones who knows he’s got it. Now there are some young kids who’ve got a future, I’ve said for a long time Teddy Junior is gonna be a star, and someone mentioned to me maybe he wanted in this little bout tonight. Well Teddy, and everyone else, listen to me very carefully, it will be a cold day in hell before I roll over. I ain’t dead yet.
Diamond Dallas Page
Not dead yet? That’s an understatement. Look, I’ve been doing my DDP Yoga for years. I’ve seen guys on the brink of death walk back into the light and make a real change for the better. I’ve seen athletes at their peak use my workouts and improve by leaps and bounds, and I’ve seen Big Sexy when he was tearing through WCW, and tearing quads in WWE.
Kevin Nash
Eh, easy now.
Diamond Dallas Page
Easy big man, I’m just saying, I’ve seen him good and bad, but I have never seen a Kevin Nash like this. The man, he’s not just some guy anymore, he’s a beast. Physically, he’s on the money, and tonight, you all are going to see one bad mutha doing anything and everything it takes to get that win.
Kevin Nash
You know what’s real scary. Is I don’t know – I really don’t – I have no idea what I’m capable of tonight. My whole career, I’ve been cool, I’ve been calm, I’ve been collected and playing the game. Games are won with the mind. And a part of my mind was always partially focused on the match, partially on my money, and partially on my future. Well tonight, I’ve got a ton of money already, and I have walked through matches tougher than this with my eyes closed...the real kicker is the future. I don’t need to work another match until I’m good and ready to. Hell if I go out in a blaze, maybe I don’t come back at all. This is the last at bat. This is my mind, freed, totally open to seeing what comes my way.
Jake Roberts
And the mind, is where it’s at. I’ve been in this for a long ass time. I know how to lie, trick, and manipulate thousands with the flick of a wrist. I’ve seen a load of wrestlers in my day, but I never thought any of them had my gifts of the mind. See I play people for fools, I got an entire generation to fear me, hell Andre the Giant would barely face me – and all cause of a snake. That’s the trick, you don’t know what kind of chaos is possible when you introduce a new element to the match. And if there is one single wrestler I’ve ever met who understands that like I do, it’s this man; Kevin Nash. What’s he going to do with a bat? With a 2x4? Maybe he puts someone through a table, or maybe he sets it up just to scare people away. Hard to say, and terrifying to guess, isn’t it?
Kevin Nash
Tonight, it’s about the PTG Championship. Sure. But it’s also about the Big Bad Boy, standing up one last time, looking out across the locker room, and daring anyone to make a mistake. And that mistake is crossing this diesel fueled, six foot eight inch, bad ass, pissed off, old sawed off shotgun. It’s time to celebrate, cause Big Sexy is back in the house, and he’s still TOOOO SWEEEEEEEEEEET!
[[Kevin throws up the sign of the Kliq, the Wolfpac gesture. Hall fallows suit instantly. DDP nods in approval and gives one up in the air, before finally Jake Roberts brings his hand up and shows the sign. The camera fades to black.]]
If I never do another promo, I gotta say, it was a damn pleasure to do that with you gentlemen. Thank you.
Scott Hall
You know, it uh, wasn’t even all that bad.
Jake Roberts
Maybe, maybe it was nice to be The Snake one last time.
Kevin Nash
Thank you Jake.
Scott Hall
Hey you mind? I gotta get over to Cody.
Kevin Nash Oh hell yeah. All of you, go, he needs some words of encouragement more than I do. Old hat for me.
[[The men exchange hugs and high fives while the crew slowly cleans up. Hall, DDP and Jake all start heading towards Cody Hall to help him get mentally prepared for what will be the most important match of his career to date. Kevin stays back. He watches the crew tiddy up and notices one of them wearing a shirt that says “Wes Ikeda Presents: Christmas Eve of Destruction.”
Kevin can’t help but stare, glare, burrow a hole with his eyes at the words Wes Ikeda.]]
Mother fucker.
[[Kevin starts heading towards his private changing room.]]
