Prologue

Recipe for Greatness
Poet: Zane Grey

To bear up under loss;
to fight the bitterness of defeat and the weakness of grief;
to be victor over anger;
to smile when tears are close;
to resist disease and evil men and base instincts;
to hate hate and to love love,
to go on when it would seem good to die;
to look up with unquenchable faith in something ever more about to be.

That is what any man can do, and so be great.

Strictly Business

I.

The camera flickers on backstage just after Underground and Bishop’s match. A few of the backstage announcers and staff are congregated around in one area. Wallace Coleman is chuckling along with a few others as Bishop and Alexis are making their way down the hallway.

“Did you see that rookie Bishop Steele, get his ass handed to him tonight by Lucas Black?”

“Yeah we did. I can’t believe Jack just let him suffer like that in the ring.”

“I can and I think it was the funniest thing I have ever seen. After what he did to me, making me piss my pants twice on live television. I wish Lucas would’ve broken him in half.”

While Wallace carries on gloating over Bishop’s lost, many of the staff and other announcers start to back way slowly as Bishop walks up right behind Wallace.

“What, why are you guys walking away. You all should be as happy as me. This guy has done nothing but humiliate me and he has just gotten what he deserves in my book.”

The crowd in the arena starts chanting Perfection. Cheers erupt as Bishop taps Wallace on his shoulder. Wallace turns around with an attitude only to be shocked by Bishop glaring at him with menacing eyes.

“So I got what I deserve huh Wallace?”

“Umm, I didn’t mean that. I was just joking I promise. By the way how long have you’ve been standing behind me?”

“Long enough to hear talk shit about me tapping to Lucas Black.”

“So you heard everything?”

“Not only did I hear everything, I even saw everything.”

“What do you mean you saw everything?”

The camera man pans down at Wallace’s pants again, only to see a wet stain covering his entire front part of his pants.

“Not again.”

“Damn Wallace, you are worse than some damn 2 year old. I think next week I will bring you some depends, but before I do that, I told you that if you ever did anything to try and humiliate me or embarrass me I was going to beat you to a pulp. So I’m going to ask the fans what I should do with your sorry ass.”

Bishop grabs the cameraman and tells him to follow him out to the ringside. Once out at ringside and on stage Bishop grabs a microphone and speaks to the crowd.

“Alright instead of just beating Wallace’s ass I’m going to let my fans decide what should be done with this pocket protector nerd.”

The crowd starts chanting No Remorse. Bishop chuckles and then looks at Wallace.

“Damn Wallace these fans won’t me to basically kill you.”

“Ha ha Bishop you wouldn’t do that would you?”

“Trust me Wallace it has crossed my mind but if I did that then I wouldn’t get to mess with you anymore, so I’m going to do this.”

Bishop drops the microphone and gives Wallace a Super Wedgey. After the wedgey he hits Wallace with the Last Chance and knocks Wallace out.

“I told you I would hurt you and I always keep my promise.”

Bishop drops the microphone and walks off stage leaving Wallace helpless on the stage. The camera fades out…

Contemplating Upcoming Events

II.

Bishop and Alexis are sitting inside the locker room. You can tell there is an eerie vibe in the room as Alexis and Bishop just lock eyes on each other.

“So what are you thinking baby?”

“I just don’t understand why Jack didn’t come in and break the hold. I mean I know there was a lot riding if he crossed that line, but who gives a shit. That was my ass on the line and he cost us a victory.”

“So what are you going to do about Jack?”

“Fuck Jack, he dug his own grave with me and now he is on my hit list. I will never help him when he needs it. He can’t help me, and then he can just sit back and watch as my career takes off from here.”

“But do you really think that just forgetting about Jack is a good idea, I mean we may need him down the line.”

“You may be right, but for now I will keep him at a far distance just to save myself from anymore mishaps.”

“Well now you have a Rookie Battle Royal match for a chance at the US Title.”

“Yeah I know which only means more training and more people to worry about.”

“Hold on, you are really worried about these other wrestlers in this match?”

“Yeah why wouldn’t I be?”

“Hello did Lucas really knock some screws loose with that submission move. You are True Perfection; there is no reason for you to be worried. There is not one rookie that can touch you. You already wrestled Varga and he is so retarded he don’t even know who he is. Then you got Roscoe Shame, need I say anymore because the name speaks for itself. Chris Bagwell, a loser and always will be a loser that needs to realize he can’t cut it anymore. KHOAS, Colby Korver and Jay Price are try hards. So the way I see it you are the only well versed and skilled wrestler in this match.”

“Your right sweetie I just wanted to hear you explain why I’m Simply Amazing.”

“You asshole, you knew it all along?”

“Sure did.”

“I just beat you with my shoe.”

“You love me.”

“I know, go get cleaned up so we can get the fuck back home.”

Bishop stands up and walks over to Alexis. He kisses here and then walks into the shower. The camera fades with Alexis smiling as she is smitten by Bishop…

Preparation

III.

The scene opens inside Perfection Gym. Bishop is sitting in the chair just after a long workout with Michael James and Mathew Carver.

“Damn you guys try to kill me or what?”

“Hey man you got a big match coming up and you need to be in tip top shape in order to withstand the onslaught that will be coming your way and also to endure till the end.”

“Trust me Michael may not seem as if he knows what he is talking about but he is the real deal and by the end of this you won’t even know what tired means.”

“Whatever you guys say, all I know is I want to be the victor in the end and have my hand raised. That US Title will be mine and if I have to bleed, scream and even low ball someone to win this match then let’s get it done, because I’m Simply Amazing.”

“Ah shit I think we created a monster Michael.”

“Shit a monster, this guy is true champion and we will turn him into a legend.”

Michael smirks as Mathew and Bishop Chuckle between themselves. Eventually the get up and get back into workout mode. Mathew has Bishop doing some rope drills as Michael screams at Bishop to step it up more. After about 50 minutes they end the rope drills. Mathew and Bishop rest before working on perfecting Bishop’s moves and counter moves. Michael James walks over to the camera and shuts it off.

Business Before Pleasure

IV.

The scene flickers on inside Perfection INC headquarters. Bishop Steele is walking through the lobby, talking to his marketing and media staff.

“We got a new line of clothing coming out and we need to market these products to best of our ability. I want the top media spots and the hottest stores to merchandise theses products.”

“Well we have Intel Media setting up the commercial slots for us and Mandy is in her office right now on the phone with all our top retail stores that helped us merchandise our last big production.”

“Good work Montello that is what we need to get that shit up and running. I want this to be the biggest release ever. Now you all know I got a big match coming up this week and most of my time will be focused on this match, so I counting you guys to push this to the limit and let everyone know why we are Perfection INC.”

“So what do you want me to do while you are away on pleasure as we would say?”

“Well Montello you will be in charge of operations and all follow ups with anyone who wants to be onboard.”

“Well good luck and I will see you when you get back. Press Conference will be the first thing when you come back.”

“Set it up for May 14^th around 4:00 pm and call every station, news reporter, and anyone else that matters.”

“Will do.”

“Well I’m out of here, got to catch my flight to Scottsdale, Arizona. So hold it down and I’ll see you on the flipside.”

Bishop walks out of the lobby and gets into the elevator. Once he arrives at the parking garage he gets into his BMW 745LI and drives out of the building. Heading towards the airport he calls Alexis on his Blackberry.

“Hey baby, are you heading towards the airport right now?”

“Yeah Javier just picked me up in the limo and we are heading out of the driveway as we speak.”

“Did you get my three bags that I put by the front door this morning before I left to the office?”

“Yes I got your bags sweetie and everything else you needed.”

“Well I just got on the I-19 heading towards the airport and once I get there, Mathew is going to take the car back to the house for me. So I will see you in about 45 minutes.”

“Okay baby, I love you and I’ll see you soon.”

“Love you too, bye.”

Bishop hangs up his phone and continues to head towards the airport. Doing about 80mph down the highway he arrives in less time than expected. He pulls up to their private jet and gets out. Alexis is waiting for him by the stairs and they hug and kiss and get on the jet. The doors close and the pilot begins takeoff. Bishop and Alexis are sitting in the back sipping champagne as the jet takes off heading towards Scottsdale, Arizona. The camera fades away.

Final Thoughts

V.

Bishop is sitting in his hotel room outside on the patio. Alexis is gone shopping and doing her own thing as Bishop contemplates his match.

“The time has come for those who do and don’t know me to realize why I’m Simply Perfect. So with that being said I’m going to break it down for those less incompetent to me. Reason one, look at me and my swagger. Have you ever seen a specimen look this great and amazing in your entire life? I think not which puts me in a class of my own. Physically, mentally, and stability, I am the best talent the WWA has ever seen. There is not one wrestler in this federation that can match skill and charisma with me. Reason two is simple and that is the fans love me and can you blame them.

Reason three; look at my wife/manager. I mean I got the worlds #1 International model by my side and she always brings the thunder that rocks any man’s boots. Just her alone sends my caliber through the roof and other things for that matter. Reason four is my pure talent. In that ring I’m the most feared wrestler in this industry which makes me Simply Amazing and the next US champion. In this Battle Royal I will be the center of attention and the main focus of this match. Everyone will be looking to take me out, being that I’m the greatest of course. Anyways with me being the focus, I will have to watch my back and all sides around me, but really my competitors should watch me instead. When the time comes I will strike and I will strike with a vengeance, taking out whoever is in my way to becoming the #1 contender for the US Title.

With that being said I will leave my opponents with this final message. The clouds will roll and thunder shall awaken the demons of the night. When the darkness falls, victims will perish at the hands of the creator. I, Bishop Steele will hunt you down until there is no one left and as the night becomes day, it will be my hand raised among the legends and champions of this industry. See you at Underground where I will bury you in your grave.”

Bishop smirks at the camera as he takes a sip of his Jack Daniels and Coke. The camera fades away….