The Journey to MVP

[Brian W.]

The Odd Couple

Wednesday February 19, 2014
2:45 P.M.
Tampa, FL

.:: Scene opened up and Michael Cole's face was seen in front of the camera. He was squinting his eyes and had his right hand up to his forehead making a shadow for his eyes. From the look of it, it was extremely sunny. Cole had sweat rolling down his face, so it was either hot or he was extremely nervous because he knew he was the weakest interview in EBWF history. The camera panned to the left to show Daniel Rodimer in a suit and tie talking to another camera. Rodimer was standing in front of a business building. On the front door of this building read the words, “Champion Home Lending.” While talking to the camera, Rodimer waved his arms around in excitement. As the camera man for EBWF walked closer you could hear what was going on. ::.

Director: CUT! Dan, one more time! This time I want to feel the energy. I want to feel your excitement! Just act like you are doing a promo for EBWF… just less... douche baggish.

Daniel Rodimer: Douche Baggish? Mike you can't just walk around here making up words. [Rodimer laughed.] But I know what you mean. I know exactly what you are looking for!

Mike the Director: Yeah you better! [Smiled] And... ACTION!

Daniel Rodimer: Hello everybody, my name is Daniel Rodimer. You may recognize me from my time in WWE wrestling, or more recently, my time with EBWF. Enough about me, I want to talk to you for a second! Are you tired of living at home with your mom? Tired of her yelling at you to come to dinner when you know good and well you are not hungry? If you are looking to take that next step in life, come on down to Champion Home Lending. Now I know what you are thinking. “Daniel, I would love to own my own house, but my credit is just not good. Actually it's awful.” Well to you I would say, “No problem!” We can work with you and make your dreams come true whether your credit is jacked... or if your credit is whack! So come on down to Champion Home Lending, and tell them “The Big Deal” sent you!

Mike the Director: And CUT! Perfect Dan! Got exactly what we needed!

.:: Rodimer relaxed his posture some and exhaled a deep breath. He began to loosen his tie around his neck when Michael Cole walked up to his with a microphone in hand. ::.

Michael Cole: Wow Dan that was a pretty nice glimpse behind the scenes there!

Daniel Rodimer: Dan? Who do you think you are calling me Dan? Peasants like you can call me Daniel Rodimer. Or the Big Deal. Whichever you prefer. Certainly not DAN! Friends call me Dan. What do your friends call you Cole?

Michael Cole: [Cole laughed.] Funny story actually...

Daniel Rodimer: Cole, we all know you have no friends! And you are right, that is a hilarious story! [Rodimer sarcastically laughed to himself while Michael Cole frowned and looked at the camera.] Now Cole certainly EBWF didn't send you here for me to make fun of you about your pathetic life. So what are you doing here?

Michael Cole: You aren't that smart are you? Obviously I am here to talk about your debut match at Fallout against MVP.

Daniel Rodimer: Cole, I never said anything about being the smartest person on the planet. Truth is, when you look this good, and you are this talented, you don't need to be very smart. You wouldn’t know this Cole and no one out in the EBWF universe would either, but looks can get you a long... long way!

Michael Cole: Nice to kn...
.:: Rodimer cut Cole off. ::.

Daniel Rodimer: Cole, I am not done. Looks can get you a long long way, but they can only get you so far. For example, looks are the difference between the two of us right now. Because I look like this... [Rodimer loosened his belt around his waist and untucked his shirt from his pants and pulled his shirt up exposing his abs. While doing this he made his best sexy and I know it face.] And you look like that... [Rodimer pointed to Cole and the camera focused in on Cole who was still upset about the things Rodimer had said.] Is the reason we are where we are. It's why you are holding a microphone in my face begging to talk to me. And I am talking to you because it is my job! HOWEVER! Those looks only got me in to the EBWF. The talent that goes along with it is what is going to make me a winner here. See Cole, I have the looks and the talent. You, you are lucky you have a job here at all.

Michael Cole: Are you done Daniel? Can I do what I was told to come here and do? MY JOB!

Daniel Rodimer: The Big Deal doesn't like your tone Cole.

Michael Cole: Sorry Daniel, I apologize. It's just, I have been traveling a lot lately with EBWF... hell I just got off the plane to come see you... and I am exhausted. And hey, we may as well get along because we are going to be stuck with each other for a little bit longer.

Daniel Rodimer: Now I really don't like what you are saying, or how you are saying it! What exactly are you talking about Cole? Please don't tell me Mr. Ikeda sent you along with my personal jet to make sure I get to Italy for the Pay Per View...

Michael Cole: Indeed he did Daniel. Now I suggest we start over and try to get off on the right foot.

Daniel Rodimer: The only foot you need to worry about is my right foot Cole... and that it doesn't end up in your ass! [Rodimer was in Cole's face.] Now please tell me you are not going to follow me around the rest of the time until I get on that plane like you are some lost puppy!

Michael Cole: Unfortunately I have orders from my boss... It's my job for the next couple of days. [Cole smirked.] And like you said Daniel, I have a job to do.

.:: Rodimer grabbed Cole by the front of his shirt and pulled him in as close to his face as possible. ::.

Daniel Rodimer: Cole, if you ever use my words against me again... remember what I said about my right foot and your ass?

.:: Rodimer let go of Cole and Cole was seen exhaling a deep breath of relief. Rodimer then walked off by Cole and jumped in to a black Bentley. Cole quickly shuffled to the car and knocked on the darkly tinted passenger side window. Rodimer rolled the window down. ::.

Michael Cole: Hey Daniel can I bum a ride? Apparently the vehicle we showed up in took off and I am supposed to get your thoughts on your match this weekend.

Daniel Rodimer: Are you serious? [Rodimer rolled the window up and unlocked the door. Cole opened the door and quickly jumped in.] Not a word in my car Cole! I mean it! [Cole closed the passenger door and the car sped off in the distance.]

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Let's Get Lei (d)

Friday February 21, 2014
10:08 A.M.
Parking lot of PalaLottomatica

.:: Michael Cole was seen pacing back and forth outside of the ARENA. He was on the telephone and had a very concerned look on his face. As the camera approached him you could hear the concern in his voice. ::.

Michael Cole: Yes Sir I understand, you don't want me to come in until I find Rodimer. Sir... Sir... I swear he was right there with me. We got off the plan together a couple days ago and I kept my eyes on him at all times. One second we are walking next to each other the next second he is GONE! [Yelling was heard from the other end of the conversation.] Sorry Sir, I am just a little upset about this. I told him to stay with me!

.:: Right as Cole said that, a black limousine rolled up next to him. The driver exited the car and opened the back door and Daniel Rodimer stepped out wearing a pair of slacks and a half buttoned un tucked light blue dress shirt. Rodimer wore sunglasses and had three Hawaiian Lei's around his neck. Rodimer wore a big smile on his face as he walked towards Cole and held out his right hand offering a hand shake. Cole reluctantly put his hand out and as he went to grab it Rodimer quickly raised his hand and exclaimed, “Too slow!” Cole, more irritated than ever, spoke to Rodimer. ::.

Michael Cole: Good one Rodimer! NOT! Where have you been? Do you realize you could have gotten me fired just now? [Cole approached Rodimer and began to poke Rodimer in the chest with his index finger every time he said the word you.] I thought I told YOU to follow me. I thought YOU could follow instructions. What are YOU, some kind of child?

.:: Rodimer grabbed Cole's finger with his left hand and twisted hard. Cole yelled in pain and tried to get out of the finger hold. ::.

Daniel Rodimer: I think someone has forgotten his place. How about I rip this finger off and feed it to the birds? Now you apologize and I will reconsider doing that.

Michael Cole: Sorry Daniel! Sorry! [Rodimer let go of Cole's finger. Cole took a moment to collect himself.] You know we are in Italy right?

Daniel Rodimer: Uhh, DUH Cole, check out the Lei's!

Michael Cole: [Shook his head.] Daniel, Lei's like that are popular in Hawaii, not Italy.

Daniel Rodimer: Cole, you think I don't know that! [You could tell by his voice that he really had no idea.] Last night, when we were walking around looking for the lame restaurant you wanted to go to I took a look to my left. Guess what I saw? Guess... [Rodimer cut Cole off who was going to take a guess.] I saw three Hawaiian girls having drinks at a packed bar. Cole, I looked too good to go anywhere with you. So I decided to run off without you knowing. I met up with those three girls, had some drinks, and needless to say... Your boy Rodimer got... wait for it... LAID! [Rodimer smiled and held his hand up in the air offering Cole a high five.]

Michael Cole: I am not going to fall for that one again Daniel. [Rodimer's smile went away and he lowered his hand.] Now can we please get down to busine...? [Rodimer cut Cole off again.]

Daniel Rodimer: Well Cole, I didn't come down here to get schooled by you. And I certainly didn't show up here to be left hanging! Especially by you. Man I hope that doesn't make the cut for the exclusive [Rodimer looked at the camera and lowered his sunglasses so you could see his eyes and he smiled.] No Cole, I am here today because my brilliant boss, Mr. Ikeda, called and asked me to come down here to film an interview promo with some loser.

Michael Cole: Daniel, you know that you are doing this interview with me.

Daniel Rodimer: You said it Cole, not me. You can't call me a bully for that one. Man Cole, you need to work on your self-esteem issues. How sad.

.:: Rodimer shook his head in disgust as he walked past Cole and entered the double doors to the arena. The camera stayed on Rodimer who was met by an EBWF employee who shook his hand and was directing his to the locker room. When the doors closed Michael Cole was shown shaking his index finger in pain as he approached the double doors and entered the arena. ::.

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The Big Deal addresses MVP

Friday February 21, 2014
4:37 P.M.
PalaLottomatica

.:: Michael Cole was seen standing outside of a door in the backstage area of the arena. He knocked on the door and waited a few moments until Daniel Rodimer quickly opened the door. When Rodimer saw Cole, Cole held up the microphone in the air as if to let Rodimer know it was time for the interview. Rodimer stepped out from the dressing room and closed the door behind him. At the time of the interview Rodimer was wearing blue athletic shorts and a black Under Armor shirt. ::.

Daniel Rodimer: So where we doing this Cole?

Michael Cole: We can do it right here Daniel.

.:: Cole turned and looked towards the camera and held the microphone up to begin the interview. Cole was in his normal suit and tie. ::.

Michael Cole: Ladies and gentlemen I am here with one of newest members of EBWF, “The Big Deal” Daniel Rodimer. [The camera zoomed out to show Rodimer standing next to Cole.] Daniel in less than 48 hours you make your much anticipated EBWF debut against MVP. Can I get your current thoughts?

Daniel Rodimer: Honestly Cole, I am currently thinking about those Hawaiian sisters I met last night. Eh? [Rodimer nudged Cole’s arm with his elbow.] No but to be serious Cole, I am extremely confident and ready for this match. A lot of people out there probably think I would be nervous. [Rodimer raised his fingers to make quotation marks.] “Aren’t you nervous about this being your first match in EBWF? You have no idea what the competition here might be like.” [Rodimer put his hands down.] When it comes to in ring ability I know what I bring to the ring with me. You all have no idea because you have never seen me wrestle before. I have been training in the ring for the past couple of years with some of the best wrestlers in the World, simply getting ready for this moment! MVP does not compare to the ones I have been in the ring training with. If anything, MVP needs to be nervous because he has no idea how advanced my wrestling skills are. I have looked at MVP’s matches in the past. I know what he brings to the ring. He can try to go back and find film of me in the ring, but there is one problem with that. Since the last time I have been in the ring in a televised match I have completely changed up my approach. I am a young stunning steed. MVP? He is an old run down dog. And well Cole you know what they say about old dogs… You can’t teach them new tricks. So yeah, I know exactly what MVP is capable of in the ring.

Michael Cole: You say your competition doesn’t make you nervous, what about the fact that your debut match comes at a huge Pay-Per-View, Fallout, which just so happens to be the final Pay-Per-View before WrestleMania?

Daniel Rodimer: Cole I don’t expect you to understand this, but when you look as good as I do, and you are as talented as I am in the ring, nervous is not a word in your vocabulary. No, Cole, I am certainly not nervous. However, I will admit that there is a little extra added weight on my shoulders for that very reason. I know that I have only a few opportunities to show management here that I deserve a spot on the most prestigious card in wrestling. But Cole I knew that walking in to this situation. I had the choice to wait until after WrestleMania to make my debut. I told Mr. Ikeda no way, I wanted to make my debut as soon as possible. [Rodimer smiled.] I knew from watching at home that EBWF was missing some… pizazz! [The smile faded away as he again got serious.] MVP listen to me. Because I know I only have a few chances to impress, you better brace yourself for a beat down! I cannot simply come out to the ring and beat you 1, 2, 3. No I need to destroy you. I know I only get one first impression, and I plan on making the most of that impression at Fallout!

.:: Daniel Rodimer turned and walked away from the interview. Just a few seconds later he returned and nudged Cole to the side. Rodimer looked in to the camera. ::.

Daniel Rodimer: I want to make one thing very clear before I go. This is nothing personal MVP. You just so happened to be choses as my first example. What I do to you in that ring Sunday night I will do to every opponent of mine that has the misfortune of stepping in it with me. Sunday night MVP, when you are limping out of the ring and to the locker room, spread to word to the boys in the back. Let them know that The Bid Deal is finally here in EBWF. And let them know that he is the man!

.:: Rodimer turned and opened the door to the locker room, entered the locker room and closed the door behind him. ::.

.:: End ::.

[Dave M]

Love it! Even more impressed with the sort of male bimbo element as well. That was a pleasant surprise. I reckon you'll have fun writing these RP's.