Rocked.
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:53 pm
It had been a battle of one upsmanship between Aiden English and the EBWF World Champion, The Miz- as these two men were seemingly on crash course to go one on one at Wrestlemania for the richest prize in the game. It started with English's surprise attack during the contract signing, that was promptly followed the next week with The Miz viciously beating down English to earn him a win by DQ over Rey Mysterio. This week it would be The Miz in ring action against Heath Slater. The Miz had his sights set on retaining his gold at the grand daddy of them all, but he would have to keep his eye on the task at hand with Slater, because though Heath was a bit of a goof.. he was a tough in ring competitor.
The scene opened up in a very nice room. There were fancy accouterments spread throughout the scene, and two chairs in center frame. Michael Cole walked into the room wearing an EBWF polo shirt and dark slacks. He sat down in one of the chairs and put a microphone on. He listened to something that was being said from behind the camera and nodded a couple of times acknowledging that he understood the instructions. His expression changed to a smile as he saw The Miz enter the room. Miz was wearing a white with orange letters "If you're reading this- you're not as Awesome as I am" shirt (Available at EBWFshop.com) he also wore black slacks. He wore sunglasses over his eyes, and his hair was slicked to the nines. He had the EBWF Championship over his shoulder as he gave Michael a very enthusiastic half handshake half hug. Miz sat down and a hand behind the camera counted the two of them in followed by a finger point that indicated that the interview had gone live.
Michael Cole: Ladies and Gentlemen my name is Michael Cole and the man sitting next to me needs to introduction but..
The Miz: Well why don't you try anyway Michael?
Michael Cole: Oh of course I'm going to.
The Miz: Let's hear it.
Michael Cole: He is the reigning 4 time EBWF World Champion.. he is the greatest of the great.. the superest of superstars.. the cream of the crop.. best of the best.. Your Favorite Wrestler's Favorite Wrestler.. he is The Miz.
The Miz smiled.
The Miz: Nice..
Michael Cole: Just like you told me to say..
Michael beemed with pride.
The Miz: All of those hours in front of the mirror practicing really paid off!
Michael smiled again seemingly off track by The Miz' kind words. He quickly snapped back into focus.
Michael Cole: Now Miz- with Wrestlemania on the horizon you have got to be focused on Aiden English and the ongoing back and forth you've encountered with him in recent weeks. How do you stay focused going into your next match with one, Heath Slater?
The Miz: Wow Michael, you are on your A game today. Did someone eat his Wheaties?
Michael Cole: I may have had a bowl..
The Miz smirked and nodded impressed.
The Miz: It shows, it shows. The answer to your question is simple Cole. I stay focused on winning, because I'm the Miz.. and I'm always focused on winning. Aiden English is nothing, Cole. He isn't throwing me off track.. he isn't in my head.. he is a fly at a summer cookout. You just swat at it a couple times, and if it keeps coming back to bother you. Eventually you get off your ass find a fly swatter and squash it's guts out, find a napkin, scoop it all up and then flush it down the toilet.
Michael Cole: Impressive imagery.
The Miz: Thanks. So if that's what I have to do at Wrestlemania, then that's exactly what I'll do. Right now I'm just swatting at the annoying fly. He calls me soft, he attacks me, I prove I'm not soft by attacking him and the ping pong ball goes back to his side of the net. Aiden English is in the big time for the first time of his pathetic career. He's in the bright lights.. he's in the freaking show.. it's just unfortunate for him that the first time that this is true for him.. he's standing across from the guy that's been the star of the SHOW for a very VERY long time.. and I don't plan on giving the spotlight up anytime soon. Which brings me to Heath Slater, a guy who is probably nodding furiously right now at my "show" word choice. Heath Slater is a goof.. a goober.. a weirdo deirdo in every sense of the phrase. He's kind of funny and kind of strange all rolled into one red headed jamoak-a-doke playing air guitar. Heath Slater is a lot of things, but what he isn't is someone that is going to beat me on Monday Night. I'm focused on Heath Slater.. god help me.. but it's true.. and the reason it's true is because Heath Slater is my next opponent. So I get the implication that you're making Michael, and I know it probably seems like all of my focus might be on English- but the fact of the matter is- English is making me go all Shania Twain on him.. because he "don't impress me much," Heath Slater is in the forefront of my mind right now.. words I thought I'd never say.. but when you're the man around here, Cole, when you are the champion.. winning isn't a sometimes thing.. it's an all the time thing.. and if you ever DO lose.. you certainly don't lose to Heath Slater. I mean Heath, it's nothing personal.. really it isn't.. I mean I still want to sing karaoke with you at Applebees.. I just don't want to lose to you in a wrestling match.. so you know.. I won't. The world needs Heath Slater.. this business needs Heath Slater. I mean sometimes you just get caught up in your own world, Michael, and you're so focused on achieving more success.. not feeling satisfied with where you are and always wanting to achieve more.. I think as competitors it's natural to feel that way.. it's what keeps people like me coming back and working harder to continue to be the very best. But then you look at a guy like Heath Slater.. he keeps coming back too.. but man he just really hasn't achieved any success at all.. and look at how bright his attitude is. Look at how he still makes people smile by being just a complete looney Tune. Rock on, Heath. Just don't expect to be competitive against someone like me.. that's a "gig" your band just isn't ready to play.. sorry Michael, I had to do it.
Michael Cole: I would have been devastated if there wasn't at least one line in this interview like that one. The fact of the matter is this Miz, Heath Slater does have a close relationship with PJ Black, a man who has been your Achilles heel of sorts. Do you think this will play a role in the match?
The Miz: No Michael. PJ Black has been as successful as anyone in this business. I get that. I've voiced many times that I do have respect for him. I definitely don't like him, I wouldn't invite him to Applebee's with me and Heath.. because I feel like he'd be in the corner monopolizing a table and ordering waters all night.. but he's a great talent. Heath Slater is the fun friend. He doesn't really get the attention and the notoriety because.. quite frankly he isn't very good.. he's fun.. he's definitely more fun.. but when it comes to getting the job done.. Slater is no Black. Slater is NOT the new Black.. I look forward to maybe seeing PJ again down the road, and proving to him that 2019.. is Miz time.. and that's a wonderful thing. There is NOBODY in this business right now, that is performing and achieving like I am, Cole. So being friends with somebody that used to be able to make that claim in past years.. is certainly not going to put the talent in Heath Slater's body to prove me wrong. Heath Slater on Monday Night you ARE going to be a JUKEBOX hero.. and you are going to have A STAR in your eyes.. and that is because you are going to be looking at the biggest one that this company has to offer.. you are going to be looking at The Miz. Which means that for as much as you make me laugh and for as much as I think there's a place for your antics.. you're going to be looking at a complete and utter dismantling. Wrestlemania is around the corner, and I do NOT plan on relinquishing my gold or my place at the top of the food chain around here. Which means Heath Slater.. you will NOT be Rocking on at my expense.. instead quite frankly.. you are going to get ROCKED.
Because I'm The Miz.. and I'm Awesome.
Sorry Cole.. enough said.
The Miz intensely took off his microphone and promptly exited the scene.
Michael Cole: There you have it.. strong words from the EBWF Champion. We'll be right back.
The scene faded to black.
The scene opened up in a very nice room. There were fancy accouterments spread throughout the scene, and two chairs in center frame. Michael Cole walked into the room wearing an EBWF polo shirt and dark slacks. He sat down in one of the chairs and put a microphone on. He listened to something that was being said from behind the camera and nodded a couple of times acknowledging that he understood the instructions. His expression changed to a smile as he saw The Miz enter the room. Miz was wearing a white with orange letters "If you're reading this- you're not as Awesome as I am" shirt (Available at EBWFshop.com) he also wore black slacks. He wore sunglasses over his eyes, and his hair was slicked to the nines. He had the EBWF Championship over his shoulder as he gave Michael a very enthusiastic half handshake half hug. Miz sat down and a hand behind the camera counted the two of them in followed by a finger point that indicated that the interview had gone live.
Michael Cole: Ladies and Gentlemen my name is Michael Cole and the man sitting next to me needs to introduction but..
The Miz: Well why don't you try anyway Michael?
Michael Cole: Oh of course I'm going to.
The Miz: Let's hear it.
Michael Cole: He is the reigning 4 time EBWF World Champion.. he is the greatest of the great.. the superest of superstars.. the cream of the crop.. best of the best.. Your Favorite Wrestler's Favorite Wrestler.. he is The Miz.
The Miz smiled.
The Miz: Nice..
Michael Cole: Just like you told me to say..
Michael beemed with pride.
The Miz: All of those hours in front of the mirror practicing really paid off!
Michael smiled again seemingly off track by The Miz' kind words. He quickly snapped back into focus.
Michael Cole: Now Miz- with Wrestlemania on the horizon you have got to be focused on Aiden English and the ongoing back and forth you've encountered with him in recent weeks. How do you stay focused going into your next match with one, Heath Slater?
The Miz: Wow Michael, you are on your A game today. Did someone eat his Wheaties?
Michael Cole: I may have had a bowl..
The Miz smirked and nodded impressed.
The Miz: It shows, it shows. The answer to your question is simple Cole. I stay focused on winning, because I'm the Miz.. and I'm always focused on winning. Aiden English is nothing, Cole. He isn't throwing me off track.. he isn't in my head.. he is a fly at a summer cookout. You just swat at it a couple times, and if it keeps coming back to bother you. Eventually you get off your ass find a fly swatter and squash it's guts out, find a napkin, scoop it all up and then flush it down the toilet.
Michael Cole: Impressive imagery.
The Miz: Thanks. So if that's what I have to do at Wrestlemania, then that's exactly what I'll do. Right now I'm just swatting at the annoying fly. He calls me soft, he attacks me, I prove I'm not soft by attacking him and the ping pong ball goes back to his side of the net. Aiden English is in the big time for the first time of his pathetic career. He's in the bright lights.. he's in the freaking show.. it's just unfortunate for him that the first time that this is true for him.. he's standing across from the guy that's been the star of the SHOW for a very VERY long time.. and I don't plan on giving the spotlight up anytime soon. Which brings me to Heath Slater, a guy who is probably nodding furiously right now at my "show" word choice. Heath Slater is a goof.. a goober.. a weirdo deirdo in every sense of the phrase. He's kind of funny and kind of strange all rolled into one red headed jamoak-a-doke playing air guitar. Heath Slater is a lot of things, but what he isn't is someone that is going to beat me on Monday Night. I'm focused on Heath Slater.. god help me.. but it's true.. and the reason it's true is because Heath Slater is my next opponent. So I get the implication that you're making Michael, and I know it probably seems like all of my focus might be on English- but the fact of the matter is- English is making me go all Shania Twain on him.. because he "don't impress me much," Heath Slater is in the forefront of my mind right now.. words I thought I'd never say.. but when you're the man around here, Cole, when you are the champion.. winning isn't a sometimes thing.. it's an all the time thing.. and if you ever DO lose.. you certainly don't lose to Heath Slater. I mean Heath, it's nothing personal.. really it isn't.. I mean I still want to sing karaoke with you at Applebees.. I just don't want to lose to you in a wrestling match.. so you know.. I won't. The world needs Heath Slater.. this business needs Heath Slater. I mean sometimes you just get caught up in your own world, Michael, and you're so focused on achieving more success.. not feeling satisfied with where you are and always wanting to achieve more.. I think as competitors it's natural to feel that way.. it's what keeps people like me coming back and working harder to continue to be the very best. But then you look at a guy like Heath Slater.. he keeps coming back too.. but man he just really hasn't achieved any success at all.. and look at how bright his attitude is. Look at how he still makes people smile by being just a complete looney Tune. Rock on, Heath. Just don't expect to be competitive against someone like me.. that's a "gig" your band just isn't ready to play.. sorry Michael, I had to do it.
Michael Cole: I would have been devastated if there wasn't at least one line in this interview like that one. The fact of the matter is this Miz, Heath Slater does have a close relationship with PJ Black, a man who has been your Achilles heel of sorts. Do you think this will play a role in the match?
The Miz: No Michael. PJ Black has been as successful as anyone in this business. I get that. I've voiced many times that I do have respect for him. I definitely don't like him, I wouldn't invite him to Applebee's with me and Heath.. because I feel like he'd be in the corner monopolizing a table and ordering waters all night.. but he's a great talent. Heath Slater is the fun friend. He doesn't really get the attention and the notoriety because.. quite frankly he isn't very good.. he's fun.. he's definitely more fun.. but when it comes to getting the job done.. Slater is no Black. Slater is NOT the new Black.. I look forward to maybe seeing PJ again down the road, and proving to him that 2019.. is Miz time.. and that's a wonderful thing. There is NOBODY in this business right now, that is performing and achieving like I am, Cole. So being friends with somebody that used to be able to make that claim in past years.. is certainly not going to put the talent in Heath Slater's body to prove me wrong. Heath Slater on Monday Night you ARE going to be a JUKEBOX hero.. and you are going to have A STAR in your eyes.. and that is because you are going to be looking at the biggest one that this company has to offer.. you are going to be looking at The Miz. Which means that for as much as you make me laugh and for as much as I think there's a place for your antics.. you're going to be looking at a complete and utter dismantling. Wrestlemania is around the corner, and I do NOT plan on relinquishing my gold or my place at the top of the food chain around here. Which means Heath Slater.. you will NOT be Rocking on at my expense.. instead quite frankly.. you are going to get ROCKED.
Because I'm The Miz.. and I'm Awesome.
Sorry Cole.. enough said.
The Miz intensely took off his microphone and promptly exited the scene.
Michael Cole: There you have it.. strong words from the EBWF Champion. We'll be right back.
The scene faded to black.