Queen Of The Ring
UP IN THE RING
The music of the Ultimate Warrior starts pumping over the PA, as the Warrior and Sting come through the curtains! The crowd cheers! Both wear USA leather motorcycle jackets and have matching red and gold face paint. They make their way up to the interview platform, where Sting bends down and picks up a microphone. Both men reach out and slap a few hands.
Sting: All right. There's plenty of things we could talk about here tonight, but we're gonna get right down to business. Tonight, here at the Queen of the Ring, we're gonna introduce you to two NEW Horsemen!
The crowd cheers!
Sting: You all know them, you all love them. So let's get right to it. Well first... Warrior, got anything to say, my man?
Sting sticks out the mike to the Warrior.
Warrior: *snort* Grrrrrrrrrlllll...
Sting: Ok! Here we go. I heard this guy's name tossed around as a possible Horseman ... I don't know why they'd think of HIM to come in. I mean, he's only been my shadow for the past 2 months. But anyway, we've decided to EXTEND his job description and make him a Horseman! So I give to you the OFFICIAL Director of Horsemen Security ... RICK RUDE!
Rude's music starts up, as Sting and the Warrior clap from the podium. Rude makes his way through the curtains, but then stops and seemingly motions for somebody to stay where they are behind the curtains. He makes his way up to the podium, wearing a black t-shirt with the words "Director of Horsemen Security" neatly printed on the front, black pants, and shades.
Rude sticks out his hand and Sting hands him the microphone.
Rude: CUT THE MUSIC!
The music stops.
Rude: Stinger, once again, you have taken upon yourself to come out here and LIE to the wrestling fans around the world.
Sting chuckles and steps forward.
Sting: I have?
Rude: Yes, you have. Because we're not introducing TWO new members here tonight. We're bringing out THREE!
The Warrior and Sting look to each other.
Warrior: What do you mean... THREE?!
Rude: Relax, relax. Seeing as how I am the OFFICIAL Director of Horsemen Security and all, I thought it'd be ok if I went and got an assistant!
Sting: Well, that's cool. Another set of eyes on our back! Who'd you get? Earthquake? Scott Norton? Marc Bagwell?
Rude: Well ... close. Bring her on out!
Rude's music starts up once again, as the curtains part ... Sting and the Warrior glance at each other again and look to the entrance ... as KIMBERLY comes out! She wears a white t-shirt that reads "ASSISTANT Director of Horsemen Security" in black lettering, a black skirt, and matching shades.
Sting and the Warrior whisper to each other as Rude helps Kimberly onto the podium. She waves to the crowd, and whistles come back her way!
Sting: Umm ... Rick?
Rude: Yeah?
Kimberly smacks hands with the fans, waves, and blows kisses, oblivious to the conversation.
Sting: I don't think ... well, that's to say ... suppose we got in trouble? Is she really gonna be able to watch our backs?
Rude: Sure! She knows karate, kung fu ...
Sting glares at him.
Rude: Well, she carries mace! Ahh ... don't worry! I'll handle everything. But she looks good in the t-shirt, no?
Sting rolls his eyes, but has to agree. Rude steps back and stands with Kim.
Sting: Ok! For our final Horseman here tonight ... it won't come as much of a surprise to anybody, since the Horsemen are the worst kept secret in wrestling, and all. But still.
Sting: This is a person that myself and the Warrior have VOLUMES of respect for! Over the course of this year, this person has worked their way into the hearts of fans worldwide. A truly great showman, this person has not always come up with the wins, but still impresses the hell outta people in doing so!
Sting: Besides their in-ring performance, this person's advice has come in VERY handy to me over recent months, and every day I think about how things might be different if this person hadn't helped me along the way.
Sting: This star, known for those trademark blonde locks, has risen to new heights in the past months, and it is truly an honor that with all the other things that this person is involved in, they've taken the time out to come to us and become Horsemen. And we couldn't be any happier! Rude: Oh, quit stalling! Like nobody knows who it is.
Sting: Ok, ok. Ladies and Gentlemen, the newest Horseman ... the outspoken ... flamboyant ... charismatic ...
Sting: STARR BLAZE!!
Starr Blaze pops out of the curtains, waving and grinning to the fans on either side as the lights sparkle off of her attire. For a moment the audience is stunned into surprised silence... then, wild cheers break out! Starr's techno music begins to thump through the speakers as she moves down the aisle, slapping five with the fans with her free hand... the other hand is occupied carrying a large sack.
As she reaches the interview area she puts the sack down and jumps up onto the interview area, performing a cartwheel and waving to the fans again as she steps up next to Sting and the cheers begin to die down...
Sting: So beautiful, how does it feel to be a Horseman?!
Starr: Well Stinger, lemme get back to you on that in a few weeks... but I can say I'm sure it'll at least be exciting! And on the one hand I wish there were a non gender specific term involved, but on the other "Horselady" or "Horsepeople" doesn't quite roll off the tongue as well... but I'm sure I'll think of something down the line!
Sting: I've been asking you about joining for awhile now and you've always put off the decision... what made you change your mind?
Starr gestures for the mike, which Sting hands to her... she smooths her hair back and smiles at the audience.
Starr: Well, I'd have to say several things. First off there's a lot of people who swore they'd never join stables who are now turning around and getting hooked up... you can slap whatever fancy terminology you want on the New Foundation, but it's a stable... that is to say a group of people who watch out for one another and share common ideals. And Corey Major and Derrick Stardom have both signed on and seem to be doing pretty well for their decision... so I figured hey, why not give it a try?
Starr: And let's face it, this'll be a challenge. People like Citizen Ross are of the opinion it's only a matter of time before the Horsemen ride the path of darkness again... now I don't think that's gonna happen, but it won't hurt to have a beacon of light keeping them on the right track! The Horsemen have a legacy of great talent and competitive spirit, but their moral compass was always tarnished... with a lot of work by me and my new teammates, I hope to polish the grime off the name and lead the Horsemen into a new era - still valuing the skills of the past, but fighting the good fight as well! A Horsemen that the WWF and you fans out there can take PRIDE in!
Blaze points out at the fans, who cheer in response. Blaze grins and turns to Sting, giving him a poke in the chest.
Starr: And remember, I reserve the right to leave if I don't like what I see in the next few weeks. But I don't think you'll disappoint me...
Sting grins back as Blaze turns back to the crowd.
Starr: Now, about the LOD...
At the word 'LOD' the Warrior's eyes go wide and his nostrils FLARE!!! He grabs a stand brimming with heavy spotlights and PRESSES IT ABOVE HIS HEAD, SHAKING IT and ROARING!!! Sting gets him calmed down... Starr looks at the Warrior a moment, then continues...
Starr: As I was saying, about the LO... (Starr glances back at the still puffing Warrior)... erm, about the Wrestlers Formerly Known as Hawk and Animal. Apparently they haven't taken my generous warning to heart... and boys, lemme tell you I don't care what you or Jade wanna spew, I got a LONG way to fall before I sink to your level! If I were at your level you two goons wouldn't be walkin' around right now!
Starr stops a moment and chuckles.
Starr: Then again, maybe you would be... except for Roxanne your performance has been pretty LAME. Nasty, but ultimately lame... you beat on the Gunns with your weapons and the most they have to show for it is a few bandaids... you beat up some poor guy in the hospital who has no idea who you are or what you're talking about... and you're continuing with your primary school level insults that get under my skin for about three tenths of a nanosecond. I haven't even been put on the shelf yet, much less put six feet under... better than you have tried and failed, so what makes you think you two bozos and your nutcase managers can pull it off? Oh, and if you consider my well-wishing party last week an "attack", you're bigger pansies than I thought! Imagine how much you'll whine when someone actually beats your heads in - AGAIN! Anyways, that's enough on you... after all the honest pleas the fans and others have made to you to abandon your evil ways, I'm beginning to think your ears work about as well as your BRAINS! So let's get back to something worthwhile...
Starr looks around at her new stablemates, grinning, before looking back at the audience.
Starr: Folks, HIL doesn't even want me to give this a shot. But I think it's good to try new things out, including the stable scene here... I'm gonna give it a shot... and I hope you'll give the Horsemen a shot, too! Whaddaya SAY?!?
Starr holds up the Warrior's arm on one side and Sting's on the other while Rude and Kimberly pose on either end of the group. The crowd gives a THUNDEROUS response, cheering for over a minute while several flashbulbs go off to capture the moment. Finally the applause dies down...
Starr: All RIGHT! Now I've got me a few matches to get to and a crown to win... let's roll!
Starr hands the mike back to Sting and hops down, picking up her sack again...
Sting: Ok! Warrior, any closing remarks?
Warrior: RAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!
The Warrior starts pounding his chest! The fans cheer!
Sting: I think that says it ALL!
The Warrior's music starts BLASTING through the speakers, and the crowd cheers wildly! The Horsemen all slap fives with one another and make their way down off the podium, accompanying Starr to ringside for her match...