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The EBWF.com logo appeared on the screen at the start of the video package. The screen then switched backstage where a few stagehands were unloaded one of EBWF’s production trucks. The men talked among themselves as they worked, but the camera could not catch their audio. As the scene rolled on, the camera moved closer but then caught a familiar face walk up next to the production truck. Heath Slater strolled up onto the two men and looked over at them. He eyed up a few guitar boxes that were just pulled off the truck. Slater looked confused before he spoke out.
Heath Slater: ”Whose axes are those?”
The stagehands looked at Heath and then over at the guitar cases.
Stagehand 1: ”Elias, I believe..”
Heath Slater: ”Elias huh..”
Stagehand 1: ”Yeah, I don’t think we have your set on this truck. Might be the next one.”
Heath Slater: ”No, it won’t. I’ve got my own guys bringing my gear. I’m surprised that Elias doesn’t have his own crew..”
Slater walked up to the guitar cases. He opened it up and picked up one of Elias’ guitars. He held it out in front of him and looked it over. He held it to his body and took a stance. Slater did a quick strum of the strings and then made a sour face. He quickly handed the guitar off.
Heath Slater: ”That’s out of tune..”
Slater walked off away from the stagehands. The men shook off the interaction and went back to uploading the truck. The screen went black as the EBWF.com logo returned.
Before Warfare began, the EBWF Universe finished up at the concession stand and the merch booth and made their way to their seats. Everyone, including the camera crew, hustled to get into their positions as show time quickly neared. However, before the show could start, “I Wanna Rock” blasted onto the sound system. Taken back at first, the EBWF Universe cheered out as Heath Slater strutted out onto the stage. He stopped and stood at the top of the stage and jammed out with the music on his air guitar. After a quick jam session, Slater stopped and stood on the stage. He reached around his back and pulled out a microphone from his back pocket. The music cut off the sound system as Slater raised the microphone.
Heath Slater: ”Now that WrestleMania is over, and for those of you that stayed after the pre-show ended with The Miz retaining his championship, you witness history.. You were a part of history.
That’s right, after WrestleMania, at MetLife Stadium, The Band performed and it was.. Magical.
And for those that missed it, whether you weren’t with us LIVE for WrestleMania, or those of you who thought that the show was over when The Miz defeated Aiden English.. How wrong you were... But even you can be part of the experience that is, The Band. PJ and I are working on a “Behind the Mania” DVD that chronicles our journey to close the biggest show of the year.
You will see the moment when Wes Ikeda personally called The Band’s agent and not only asked for, but demanded for The Band to headline WrestleMania. You will have an in depth look at The Band’s practices to make sure that we delivered the best possible concert for each and every one of you.
And I would say that we succeed. PJ and I have already gotten calls from all over the music industry to headline numerous tours and award shows.. But first and foremost, PJ and I are EBWF Superstars. So those tours will have to wait for us to do what we do best, and that’s entertain all of you.”
Heath paused as the EBWF Universe gave in to the cheap pop. He smirked and nodded with the cheers of the Universe.
Heath Slater: ”Now, as you can see, the former EBWF World Champion isn’t here tonight, however.. Tonight you will see the FUTURE World Champion in action, right here, tonight.
That’s right, the man that beat the champion will be in action, and I will continue to prove that PJ’s not the only member of The Band that has a promising solo career. Before PJ and I got The Band back together, I was headlining tours alone, but there’s one tour that has eluded me my entire career...
The EBWF World Championship Tour.
That’s right, you boy has never been the World Champ, but that’s about to change. I beat The Miz a few week ago, and you can claim with Aiden’s help, but the fact is, Miz took his eye off the ball, just like I said he was going to do. He lost sight of what was in front of him and I took advantage, and Miz.. That’s all I need for lighting to strike twice. That’s all I need to take the championship away from you.”
Heath gave a cocky smirk.
Heath Slater: ”Though tonight is not about The Miz giving a title shot. No, you’ll see history repeat itself later tonight, but up first.. Something new. Something fresh. Something that you can really stick you teeth into. Tonight, we’re going to start things of with a superstar, taking on a karaoke sideshow attraction..
Now Elias, I saw what the crew was doing to your equipment in the back.. No wonder these people don’t like to hear you play. If you don’t take care of your gear, then your gear won’t take care of you. Not in wrestling, and not in the music business. Take it from me.. I was a lot like you Elias. When I first started out, I liked the idea of having people take care of my equipment. I didn’t care who it was, as long as it got to where I need it to be.
But that was when I was a beginner.
Now that The Band is an international sensation, PJ and I have had to travel hours back and forth across multiple oceans, and when we just allowed the house staff to take care of our equipment, we noticed that our sound just wasn’t up to par. Trust me Elias, I played your guitar in the back, and that thing was more out of tune than a Looney Toon.
That’s why The Band got their own people.. People that we pay good money to transport and take care of each and every one of our instruments.”
Slater patted the air in front of him where a guitar should have been.
Heath Slater: ”I know that you’re not the main attraction like The Band, but tonight Elias, you’re in the ring with a headliner, so with your royalty check from tonight, you should be able to at least get yourself a guy that you can trust to take care of your gear. Maybe I’ll give you the number of our guys, they might have a couple of friends that will take real good care of your equipment.”
He paused as he waved his hand out in front of himself.
Heath Slater: ”Enough about the music..
Wow. I can’t believe I just said that...
But you people aren’t here for a great battle of the bands. No.. You’re here to see the REAL number one contender, Heath Slater, take on all comers, and that includes his imitator, Elias. Now, we all know that Elias has come to EBWF to be the next Heath Slater, but the thing is, I’m not going anywhere so there’s no need for the next Heath Slater.. You have the only Heath Slater right here..
And I proved a few weeks ago that I’m still in the prime of my career when I defeated The Miz. I proved that I am World Champion material, and there’s no denying that. PJ had his time.. He had his moment where he ruled the world, but now.. Now it’s mine time. Not Aiden’s. Not Elias’.. It’s no one time, except for Slater Time.”
Slater adjusted his positioning on the stage before he continued.
Heath Slater: ”The show is about to start, and as I informed you, the main event of the evening is starting out the show tonight, but don’t you worry. If tonight’s anything like WrestleMania, there could be a solo performance at the end of the night to send you all home happy.
So don’t worry about all the exciting aspects of EBWF being in the first match.. The ending will only cool you off just enough for you to be blown away once again.. I promise you that.
Now, I have to head back here and get ready for the show to start, which is just moments away.. So everyone here tonight in... Brooklyn, New York!!”
He waited for another quick pop from the crowd before he continued.
Heath Slater: ”Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Enjoy watching one half of the greatest duo in all of the entertainment world.. Your boy, Heath Slater, prove yet again that I’m the best.”
Slater gave another smirk as, “I Wanna Rock” blasted back on to the sound system. Slater turned around and walked back through the curtain as the EBWF Universe finished getting to their seats as Warfare was just about to begin.
