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The dreams of one Maven from one PCW have come closer than ever, and contrary to what popular belief was Maven has advanced in the Triple Threat Tournament to crown the first ever PCW Champion. Now he is faced with the task of being in the ring with Chris Jericho and Scott Steiner, obviously going in the huge underdog against allready established stars from former defunct organizations such as WWE and WCW. Will Maven come one step closer to his dreams and make the finals of the tournament or will his chance at becoming the first ever PCW be destroyed at the hands of either Scott Steiner or Chris Jericho? Only time shall tell, only time shall tell...

The scene opens up in the backstage area of the arena where PCW Smackdown has just eminated from, everyone is packing there stuff up and leaving, all except for two people, Maven and Al Snow who are just begging their celebrations of Maven advancing into the second round of the PCW Triple Threat World Title Tournament.

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Well Al, what the hell did I tell you just a few hours ago? Was it not that I would be advancing in this tournament after beating Tajiri and Triple-H? Was it not that I would be one step closer to realizing my dream of becoming a world champion? I do believe it was Al, and it was also you who was the skeptical one who didnt believe I could do it, well I did it and proved you the hell wrong!

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Allright, you did what you said you would and I applaud you for it, but like I said earlier, dont get too cocky, you still got the hard part ahead of you, sure you might have beat one of the favourites to win this whole thing Triple-H, but you still gotta get through Scott Steiner and Chris Jericho next week, and its not that I dont think you can do it, but if you go into that match as cocky as you did tonights match it just might be your downfall. And trust me, I have seen it in the past, you get far, and in the end you wind up crumbling under the pressure of it all and fail miserably and never get back up to where you were.

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Dont worry man, that aint gonna happen to me, if I was gonna crumble under the pressure I think I would have done so during Tough Enough, did you ever think of that? Didnt think so, so why the hell are you worrying so much man, its not like its the end of the world if I lose, but then again, its also not like Im going to be losing anytime soon. You know it, I know it, everyone knows it. I dont give a damn if I am the underdog to win this tourney, personally I think its better that way because then its more of a shock to the wrestling world when I walk out of the first pay per view as the first ever PCW Champion.

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Sure you are champion material, but then again, champs dont get to the top be being so damn cocky!

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Of course they do, what the hell are you talking about? Just look, at the old WWF, people like Shawn Micheals and Triple H got to where they were by being the cockiest bastards in the business, and if it worked for them, it will work just as good for me.

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Well if thats what you think then Im not gonna try and bring you down, whatever it takes you to get to the top, do it your own way, I just hope to god in the end it all turns out as good as you say it will. But in the meantime what say we go out and celebrate your first win here in the PCW!

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Sounds good to me man, what you got in mind?

'Gimme head' Al Snow:I thought seeing as you are proving you are getting better and better that you deserve a good treat, so I say we go to...!

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Go where?

'Gimme head' Al Snow:I think Ill let you find out when we get there, now grab your stuff and put it in the car and lets go!

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Im not going anywhere until you tell me where we are going!

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Trust me, when we get there you will be happy you didnt doubt me more than you are, so lets go!

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Fine, but if you take me somewhere shitty Im gonna have to kick your ass!

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Allright, allright, I told you to trust me, lets go!

They grab their stuff and exit the locker room and start walking down the halls exiting the arena when all of a sudden no one else but Marc Loyd starts running up to them, they speed up but he catches up and gets in front of them followed by a cameraman and holding a mic, he starts to talk to them.

'Who Cares' Marc Loyd:Hold up guys, I was wondering if I could get a few words with the two of you concerning Mavens win tonight!

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Well...!

Maven puts his hand up motioning for Al to stop talking.

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:I'll handle this Al, you just get our stuff to the car, I'll be there in a few minutes, this wont take long at all!

'Gimme head' Al Snow:You sure?

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Of course Im sure, now just go wait in the car man, gimme 5 minutes at the most and I'll be there ready to go!

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Okay.

Al Snow grabs Maven's stuff along with his own and starts walking deep into the parking lot to their rent-a-car as Marc Loyd gets ready to talk to Maven.

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Okay Marc, what do you want?

'Who Cares' Marc Loyd:Well first off I was just wondering how you felt about how you won your first match here in The PCW?

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:What the hell kind of question is that? How do you think it felt to start off in The PCW on the right foot? It felt great, not only do I advance in the Triple Threat Tourney to crown a world champion, but I also knocked off a legend from The WWE in HHH. How the hell do you think it feels to be the one to take someone who is recognized as one of the clear favourites to win this thing, hand him a loss and knock him out of the tournament, it's kinda like the feeling would be for you if you could actually make anything out of your life and did something useful, but I highly doubt that will ever happen.

'Who Cares' Marc Loyd:No, thats not what I meant.

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Then what the hell did you mean?

'Who Cares' Marc Loyd:I mean the fact that it took the help of Shawn Micheals for you to best Triple-H tonight.

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Help of Shawn Micheals? What the hell are you talking about??

'Who Cares' Marc Loyd:Well if it had not been for Shawn coming out to the ring to screw Triple-H you probably wouldnt have walked out of the ring with the win.

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Thats a load of crap and you know it Marc. You know just as well as anyone else here in The PCW that I would have won that match regardless. Sure Shawn may have came out to the ring and made the inevitable happen faster than it would have, but its not like I went up to him and asked him to come out, he did it on his own will, and just like everyone else, he knew that I didnt need his help but still gave it anyways, and like a normal human I am, Im not going to turn down doing things the easy way.

'Who Cares' Marc Loyd:Speaking of the easy way, there are rumours going around speculating that the only reason you got hired into The PCW was because of Al Snow and the fact that you won Tough Enough awhile back, some people in the back say you dont even deserve to be here.

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Well those people are nothing but jealous bastards who have nothing better to do with their time than whine like little school girls getting screwed up the ass. The fact of the matter may be that I won Tough Enough, sure it may be the only reason I am standing here today, but I will take things when they are given to me, why the hell wouldnt I? if a golden opportunity opens up for someone the smart thing to do is reach for the stars and grab it and run with the ball. And thats exactly what I have done and exactly what I will continue to do until I get to the top of The PCW. And trust me, that will be sooner than everyone thinks. Now if you have nothing else to say why dont you get the hell out my way as I have more important things to do than stand here and listen to your assanine questions.

With that Maven turns around and walks away leaving Marc Loyd in shock with his words he has just spoke. As he walks through the parking lot he meets up with Al who drives up to him. Maven gets in and does his seatbelt up as Al drives away and they start to talk.

'Gimme head' Al Snow:So what the hell did he want?

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:I have no clue, those guys just stand there and ask the dumbest questions imaginable, and get this, he actually had the guts to say that the onlt reason I won my match tonight is because of Shawn Micheals, can you believe that?

'Gimme head' Al Snow:.....

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Aww, come on Al, you cant actually believe that can you, you have to believe that I had that match won regardless of Shawn coming out to the ring and doing what he did, it was impossible for me to lose!

'Gimme head' Al Snow:To be honest with you, you got lucky tonight, if Shawn hadn't come out to the ring to screw Triple-H like he did Im pretty sure you would not be advancing in the World Title Tournament. Just think about it, he had you knocked out and ready to pin, how the hell were you going to bounce back from that?

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:I wasn't knocked out, I was... Ahhh... Umm... Playing possum, ya, thats it, I was pretending I was knocked out and the second Triple-H went for the Pedigree I would have countered it and pinned him and won the match, so I didnt need Shawns help.

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Okay, Maven, you may be a good wrestler and all, but trust me on this, you couldnt lie your way out of anything, you have to be the worst liar I have ever seen!

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Whatever Al, I really dont give a damn about having to lie because I always just abck up my words with actions, seeing as they do speak louder than words and all, and you of all people should know that. So anyways... You gonna tell me where we going yet or not?

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Almost there, just another few more minutes!

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Okay, but this better be worth all the damn secrecy!

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Oh, dont worry, it will be, or at least it should be!

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Now that just makes me wonder if even you arent positive about it!

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Dont worry, Im positive, so just sit back because we're here!

With those words being spoken they pull into a parking lot with a big sign that says... 'Sports Bar & Live Entertainment.

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:You're brining me to a strip joint?!

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Of course, no better place in this town to bring you then here to celebrate your win tonight!

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Your serious aren't you?

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Why would I not be serious? Now come on, lets go in!

They get out of the car and walk in and go sit down at a table close to the front of the stage. A waitress comes up to them and they order, she comes back with their drinks as the Live Entertainment comes up on stage and starts to perform.

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Oh ya, and the whole night is on me too, so anything you want, just ask and its yours!

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Sounds good! You can start with giving me a few bucks to lure that chick over here.

Al laughs and pulls out his wallet and gives Maven a few bucks. Maven starts waving it in the air as the chick on stage slowly makes her way over to them. And out of nowhere she jumps off the stage and stands right in front of Maven and starts giving him a lap dance, after a few minutes she grabs his money and gets back on stage and finnishes up.

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Now that had to be fun, what say we go play a game of pool now?

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Im up for that, but you gonna have to give me a minute before I get up!

'Gimme head' Al Snow:Huh? Oh, hahahaha, sure thing.

After a minute of sitting there Maven finally gets up followed by Al Snow, they go over to the only open pool table, Al puts the money in and they each grab cues. Maven breaks and sinks one ball, takes his next shot and misses, he looks up at the TV's that are stationed all around and sees that the bar is playing nothing but the replay of PCW Smackdown, and it is nothing else but his match with Tajiri and Triple-H. There are a lot of people watching it also. When the match is over Maven can hear people talking about it, he listens in.

'Drunk #1' Kris Thompson:Fuck man, that was a load of shit, Trips should have won that match hand down.

'Drunk #2' Rob Wolley:No kidding, I have no idea why the hell they even hired Maven into that organization in the first place, they dont need him at all.

Maven, after having heard enough of this walks up to the two guys and taps them on the shoulder, they turn around and have a look of shock on their face as if they are kind of scared. Maven gets a smirk on his face as they stare blankly in his direction as he starts to talk.

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Oh, I see, you guys can talk big when Im on the TV but the second you see me in real life you shit your pants, what the hell is with that?

'Drunk #2' Rob Wolley:What the hell are you talking about? And who the hell are you? Only reason we scared right now is because our wives are right over there looking for us.

'Drunk #1' Kris Thompson:Hey, wait a second, isnt this that Maven guy from PCW we just saw?

'Drunk #2' Rob Wolley:Well what do ya know, I think it is, and what a coincidence, you was just on TV, screwing Triple-H out of winning the match.

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:I think not, the only thing that has got screwed around here is you guys up the ass too many times, so why dont you just go keep cowering in the corner and hide from your wives, you worthless jackasses?

'Drunk #1' Kris Thompson:Oh, you did not just say that!

'Im Tough Enough' Maven:Oh, I did just say that, and if you really want I can say it again!

With Maven saying that the one guy takes a swing at him, Maven ducks and cracks him in the stomach as hard as he can with the pool cue, the other guy tries the same thing but connects but Maven hardly even moves, and he once again takes the pool cue and cracks this guy knocking him in the face with it leaving him a bloody mess on the floor. He starts to walk away but the bartender pulls out a shotgun and points it at him and tells him to stop.

What will happen to Maven? Will he get away with what he just did or will he find himself in jail? Read in next time to find out.