The Man Comes Around

[David]

Dolph Ziggler hadn’t been seen on TV for the longest time since returning to EBWF. In that time, no one had heard from him, he was practically erased from the face of the earth. Now, at Death Before Dishonor, Dolph Ziggler was in yet another title match. This time taking on Carlito and Shinsuke Nakamura for the Breakout Championship. He was sitting in his locker room listening to Megadeth with his headphones on, and his eyes shut. He was, understandably, startled, when the door opened, as he wasn’t expecting visitors. He soon calmed down as he realized his visitor wasn’t a foe, it was a friend. The camera didn’t show who entered, but Ziggler put his guard down when he saw who it was. It became clear it was a man’s voice when he spoke.

The Man: Woah, you gotta chill out dude, it’s just me, I got here a bit late ‘cause I was grabbing some snacks. What’s up?

Dolph: Oh nothing, that Owens guy keeps going after me on Twitter with no provocation from me. He’s just bitter because he lost, you know?

The Man: Technically, you didn’t win, either, Sami did and…

Dolph: His so-called project of a team failed either way, dude. What’s more is he trashed the Breakout Championship and said it was beneath him, but he forgets that I’m a former World Champion. I’m one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, I was on top of the world…

The Man: Until Sami knocked you down, right?

Dolph: Will you quit it with Sami? I get it, he’s athletic, he’s a great competitor, but I will get those wins back, you mark my words. He was one of my fiercest rivals, but he makes one hell of a tag team partner.

Dolph stole his companion’s snacks from his hands. A bag of fruity, delicious, delicious, fruity, fruity, fruity Skittles. He proceeded eating them as he spoke.

Dolph: So, you got something to do tonight at the show?

The Man: Nope. You got your big match, right?

Dolph: I got a big match, not the biggest, but it’s pretty cool. I’m wrestling for the Breakout Championship tonight against Carlito and Shinsuke Nakamura.

The Man: No way, you’re kidding me, Carlito?!

Dolph: Yeah. What about him?

The Man: Oh nothing, just never thought he’d find another job outside his daddy’s wrestling company.

Dolph: Don’t be so rude man, they probably won’t hire him because he’s a huge health hazard. I mean, there’s bound to be stuff crawling around in that hair of his. And spitting stuff in people’s face is definitely NOT cool, dude.

The Man: So he’s the champion?

Dolph: Yeah, he’s Breakout Champion, he won it from Tyler Breeze, another guy I’ve had problems with, it was super weird. At one point allergies were thrown into the mix, then Tyler’s sister was messing around with Carlito, which is just a dumb thing to do, really. I understand being related to Tyler Breeze must really suck, but to mess her up so bad she’d side with Carlito just makes me lose faith in humanity a little bit. How he came to be champion I will never know, luckily that ends tonight.

The Man: Tyler’s a pretty cool name, though, I’ll admit to that. How about Nakamura, I’ve heard a lot about him, he was making huge waves in Japan.

Dolph: Okay, first of all, Tyler is a cool name, just not on him, let’s get that straight. Secondly, Shinsuke Nakamura was making huge waves in Japan, but sadly, when he came to the EBWF he realized he was just a goldfish in an ocean, whereas Japan suddenly seemed like a tiny little fishbowl. Critics have started to call him a failed import, and not only that but that thing he does with the hands, you know? Those weird gestures and taunts, they are just too weird for me, it’s like he’s having epileptic attack, or really bad hand cramps, like what is that?! Clearly it’s not working for him, he’s been coming up short day in and day out since his arrival, and tonight will be no exception.

Dolph stands up and starts getting ready for the show, which is a few minutes away as the fans are, at the moment, entering the arena.

The Man: You seem pretty pumped for your match, man, but remember there’s only one of you and two of them, if you need someone in your corner, I can make that triple threat easier for you.

Dolph: Thanks man, I really appreciate the effort, but I don’t need help. I’ve won championships before, need I remind you I’m a former World Champion taking on a guy with a very high chance of having lice and a guy who looks like he’s pretty close to having an epileptic attack because of all the flashing lights in his weird entrance. I’m the guy who’s walking in a challenger and walking out as champion, I’m Mr. Steal the Show and your girlfriend, I’m bound to win this, no matter what.

The Man: Woah, calm down, man, now you’re just showing off.

Dolph: No, no, it’s not showing off… If you can back it up. I’ll bring the title back here for you to see after match, Seth.

The camera pans away as Dolph starts a small jog to warm up for the match. As the camera pans away, it shows the chest of the man Dolph was talking to. The camera slowly moves upwards to reveal the face of the man, “The Architect” Seth Rollins.

[Ashlee]

[Dotty]

I'm betting all my money on "The Man" being Hornswoggle, its always Hornswoggle!

[David]

[Juan Ramirez]

Interesting dynamic between Seth and Ziggler! This was a fun read.

[David]

Thanks man!

[Kamden]

Seeing the man= Seth Rollins made me Hank Hill "Bwaaaaaaaaaah" but of course in a happy way. Awesome!

[David]

I'm glad I got a reaction out of it, thanks!