Rising Star

[D.J]

Well that was unexpected to say the least. In a match, that many thought former 2 time EBWF World Champion- The Miz- would steamroll his personal assistant Alex Riley, and send him into unemployment, Alex Riley shocked the universe when he came up with a clean pinfall win over his former boss, ensuring that The Miz would now become Alex Riley's manager/assistant until Fanniversary of next year. This was something that would be sure to rock the EBWF to its core, as The Miz was a mainstay over the past 5 plus years. The dynamic between Riley and Miz was sure to change, but one would be very curious to see how that would go over with the former Champion. Alex Riley's step into the spotlight would be kicked off with a tag team match on Warfare. Riley would be teaming with one of Miz' biggest rivals Sami Zayn- to go up against Jimmy Havoc and Baron Corbin. At the very least it was sure to be extremely interesting.

The scene opened up in an office setting. There was a large brown desk in the middle of the room, with a leather chair facing away from the camera. There was several pieces of nice furniture around the room as well, it was clear this was the office of someone of great importance. As the scene panned out, we started to get a look at some of the pictures on the wall. The one that was sure to catch the eye of the average EBWF viewer, was a blown up shot of Alex Riley celebrating his pinfall victory over the Miz that occurred just last Sunday at Fanniversary. The chair that was facing away from the camera, quickly swiveled around and there we saw "A-Ri" himself. He was dressed in a gray Armani Suit, with his hair slicked all the way around. He had a smirk on his face, as he put his feet up on his desk. All of a sudden there was a buzz from his answering machine. He hit the button on the machine and began to speak. A male voice was heard on the other end.

Alex Riley: Yes?

Voice Through The Speaker: Sir, Miz is back.

Alex Riley: Tell him to give me a couple of minutes.

Voice Through The Speaker: Do you really want me to tell him that?

Alex Riley: Yeah bro, I do.

Voice Through The Speaker: Ooookay.

Alex Riley: Ah this is the life EBWF Universe. New career, first big match on Warfare. The dream has come true, I have arrived. Monday Night- I'll be teaming up with my main man Sami Zayn going up against a couple of overmatched douchebags in Jimmy Havoc and Baron Corbin, and my streak will continue to grow. I honestly, don't think the "A Train" is going to slow down anytime soon. It'll only be a matter of time, before you start seeing A-Ri on lunch boxes, collectors cups, billboards, in movies.. I have a feeling this is the start of something absolutely beautiful. When I pinned The Miz' shoulders to the mat for a 1..2..3 the balance of power in this company shifted. Which is very bad news for Havoc and Corbin. You see they have run pretty much rough shot over the rest of this company for the past several months. I'll admit, they are tough, Corbin's big.. Havoc's tapped.. like I see what you guys are doing.. but is that supposed to scare me? Come on bro.. I'm Alex freaking Riley.. I'm the hottest thing in Sports Entertainment right now, and by my side.. I got Sami Zayn. There's just no way we don't embarrass these two "Broken" rejects. I had a dream last night, and after I got done slaying all the chicks in the first part of the dream.. per usual.. I envisioned myself on top of the EBWF holding the games richest prize, and this tag team match on Monday Night is the start of that dream coming true. Baron Corbin and Jimmy Havoc, unfortunately for them, are the first two guys that are standing in my way. Sami Zayn and I share the same vision, the same energy, the same passion for this business.. and at Warfare we are going to share the same job of whopping the ass of Corbin and Havoc- and boy is that job goin' to be SAWEET. It's just one of th..

The beep was heard again. Alex rolled his eyes and hit the button once more.

Alex Riley: Yeahhh?

Voice Through The Speaker: He says to let him the hell in.

Alex Riley smirked.

Alex Riley: Tell Mr. Miz- that I will not be spoken to that way, and that he can sit 5 minutes on the timeout chair, and then enter.

Voice Through The Speaker: Do you really want me to t..

Alex interrupted.

Alex Riley: YES now stop bothering me. Anyways where was I? Right, Warfare. Despite what many people have said about me in the past, I'm actually both good looking AND smart.. I'm not airhead, and I understand that in this business you can get cold as quickly as you get hot. Superstars come and go around here, that is well documented... and I'm of course not speaking of myself here.. because let's face it.. after Sunday.. A-Ri is going to be around a LONG LONG time- I am speaking, however, about my two opponents on Monday Night. I'm actually surprised that the two of them are even still in this company. I thought weird and no charisma, went out when Brian Kendrick left? To these guys credit, they've actually had a bunch of success.. but as we all know.. you're only on fire.. until someone PUTS YOU OUT. That is exactly what me and Sami are going to do in this tag match. I don't have any patience, and don't have any interest in sharing being the biggest thing going in the EBWF right now. Chris Jericho winning the EBWF Title on Sunday- didn't even hold a candle to my victory over The Miz. I was on the lips of every fan that was in attendance on Sunday Night- they were all shocked! You know who wasn't shocked? ME. For the last several months, I have followed The Miz around, waited on him, ran his errands, cheered him on, helped him win matches. For what? The answer is simple, a foot in the door. When Miz turned on me, and said he didn't need me.. I saw it as my opportunity to change my entire life.. to use his HUGE ego against him. That's why I challenged him to this match, that's why I put my own livelihood at stake.. because I was THAT SURE.. that I am better than The Miz- in every way. So not only did I get a foot in the door, this past Sunday I put a foot in his ass.. and that's exactly what I'm going to do, with Sami, to Corbin and Havoc. Because you see- I'm JUST as SURE that not only am I better than The Miz- I'm also better than Jimmy Havoc and Baron Corbin. They might not think so, you watching at home might not think so, when we win on Monday you might be surprised- shocked even- but once AGAIN.. you know who won't be shocked? Me. I'm completely sure of myself, and my ability in that ring will slowly but surely make you think very differently of me.. if it hasn't already. I'm going to STAY on the lips of every EBWF fan, and you might be surprised at how good I'm going to be.. but I can assure you.. I WILL NOT BE.

The door was opened, as there was pleading by a man out of camera shot to stay out of the room. The Miz entered the scene. He was also dressed in a suit, though his looked a little run down. It was clear he had had a heck of an afternoon. In his right hand he had a dry cleaned suit. In his left a tray with 2 coffees and a blue Powerade from Dunkin Donuts. He had a very annoyed look on his face, as Alex smirked.

Alex Riley: Now what did we learn from that timeout?

The Miz: Screw you. Here's your suit and your coffee, now I gotta go- I'm getting drinks tonight with some friends- and trying to forget that the next 12 months, I have to wait outside this stupid office waiting for your jamoak assistant to let me in, with your SHIT!

Alex Riley: Mr. Miz- profanity in the office is just unfucking acceptable.Watch your mouth. As far as the drinks.. do you really think you've earned personal time today? I mean you were..

Alex looked at his watch.

Alex Riley: Ten minutes late with all of this stuff..

The Miz: I WAS HERE YOU WOULDN'T LET ME IN!

Alex Riley: What's the sign say Mr. Miz?

The Miz: Stop calling me Mr. Miz.

Alex Riley: What's the sign say?

Alex moved his chair out of the way to reveal a sign that said "if you aren't early.. you're late." The Miz rolled his eyes and read it like an annoyed child.

The Miz: If you aren't early you're late.

Alex Riley: That's right, were you early?

The Miz: No, but it's because I had to g..

Alex Riley: Then you were late.

The Miz: Rematch. I want a freaking rematch. I'll put my career on the line.. I'll put whatever you want on the line.. I just can't possibly do this.

Alex Riley smirked.

Alex Riley: Whoa whoa whoa, slow down there tiger. I think your foolish pride, and strange over confidence has done enough damage in your life as it is, don't you? It should be clear to you right now, that you have no business fighting anyone- LET ALONE the brightest star in the industry today, Alex Riley. I would have to say, that I'm the most MUST SEE- star.. maybe even your favorite wrestler's favorite wrestler right now.. not sure how you could think that after that ass kicking, you should be doing anything except EXACTLY what you are doing right now.. being my bitch.

The Miz looked infuriated.

The Miz: I'm nobody's bitch. I'm out of here. I'm not being your manager, there's no way.

The Miz went to leave- Alex cleared his throat.

Alex Riley: Forgetting something?

Alex Riley pulled a note out from his desk, and handed it to The Miz.

The Miz: What's this?

Alex Riley: A note that came in from Wes Ikeda himself.

The Miz looked very concerned as he started to read it out loud.

The Miz: Dear Miz- Saw the match on Sunday. Tough loss. Now you must do exactly what Alex Riley says for the next calendar year.. if you fail to do so.. your contract with the EBWF will be terminated. Sincerely, Wes... PS: HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA..

The Miz looked up.. Alex pointed back down to the paper, indicating there was more to be read. Miz finished the note.

The Miz: HA.

Alex smiled satisfied. Miz looked defeated, knowing he didn't have any other option at this point.

The Miz: Can I please go out with my friends tonight for drinks?

Alex smiled.

Alex Riley: Now was that hard? Of course you can.. just as soon as you do the things on this list.

Alex handed Miz a piece of paper. Miz looked at it, and smiled looking relieved.

The Miz: Ok.

Alex wasn't done, he proceeded to hand Miz 15 more sheets of paper from his desk.

The Miz: This is like 100 things.

Alex Riley: Then you better get started if you want to get out to meet your buddies!

The Miz: B..

Alex Riley: Get the hell out of my office.

The Miz rolled his eyes, and slammed the door on his way out.

Alex Riley: He can be SO moody- hard to find good help these days. So bottom line is this Corbin and Havoc. You better be ready, because Sami Zayn and I aren't going to be playing around on Monday night. If you think that on Warfare, you are going to come out and walk all over us, than you are stupider than The Miz. You guys, just like him.. have absolutely NO WAY OUT. Even though It's going to be brutally painful for you, and everyone else to watch.. your story has been written. You are destined to be OWNED by Sami Zayn and A- Ri.. and BOY is it going to feel great. See you soon fellas.. see you very.. VERY soon!

Alex Riley smiled into the camera confidently, as the scene faded out.