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A gray '85 Honda Accord is seen pulling into the parking lot. Smoke is billowing out of the exhaust pipe. Clearly, this car has seen better days and needs to be replaced, or at least some serious maintenance. A man leans out the window, showing his identification to the security guard, its Ron Downs. The security guard lifts the barrier, allowing the car to pass. The car speeds off making strange noises as it goes by. After driving around a little, the car reaches an empty space. While attempting to park, the car collides head on with the car in front of it due to faulty breaks. The alarm on the other car goes off accompanied by flashing lights. The bumper of his car falls off and steam what looks like smoke is coming out of Ron's car. The other car's bumper has signs of a minor collision. Ron Downs steps out of the car, curses the heavens in futility then slams a fist on top the hood of the car. There is a very visible dent when he raises his hand. He retrieves some rope from his glove compartment and proceeds to tie the bumper in place. Rather than leaving his phone number and insurance information, Ron Downs looks around to make sure no one is in the vicinity, then walks away from his vehicle. While Ron is walking away, he is approached by one of the Revenge referees. The referee is holding an envelope. He walks up to Ron Downs and begins to speak.

James Goldstein: Excuse me, you're that wrestler guy right?

Ron Downs: Something like that, what do you want?

James Goldstein: Well, my son is really sick, I don't know if you're familiar with his condition. He has adrenoleukodystrophy. Also known as ALD is a degnerative disorderof myelin, a complex fatty neural tissue that insulates many nerves of the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Ron Downs cuts him off saying...

Ron Downs: Ok, whatever, sure. Oh yea, I had a neighbor that got that. James Goldstein: Wait I remember you, you're that big wrestler that came out the other night to address the Ultimate Warrior, Matt Adams, and that kid from Kentucky. Rob Downs right?

Ron Downs: Another one of my adoring fans huh? I havent even had my first official match in xWo and already the paparazzi are after me. Wait, what did you call me? The name's RON Downs. I know you heard Warrior mispronounce my name, but you have to understand that senility and dislexia are a bad combination. Don't worry, when I'm done with him, forgetting my name will be the least of his problems.

James Goldstein: Um... ok. Actually, I work here, I'm a referee. Really, my son is a big fan of xWo Revenge, his birthday is this Monday so I wanted to get him something special. So I figured I would get all of the Revenge superstars to autograph this card here.

James opens the envelope and removes a card. He presents the card to Ron and supplies him with a pen with which to sign. Ron takes the card and the pen. Opening the card, Ron notices several Revenge superstars names and encouraging messages scribbled all over the card. Ron examines the card for a moment trying to find a spot to put his message. He finds one then asks James to turn around so he can press the card on his back while he scribbles his message and signs his autograph. James turns around receives the card. James reads Ron's message out loud sounding surprised.

James Goldstein: Good luck with the gonorrhea? Be careful with the burning sensation when you urinate? That will teach you a life lesson about safe sex? From Ron Downs.

Ron Downs: How's that?

James is breathing heavily. His face has turned almost completely red. He looks up from the card, directly into Ron's eyes.

James Goldstein: How's that? YOU RUINED MY CARD!!! Now I have to start over.

Ron Downs: What are you talking about? NOW you're card is worth something. No your your little rugrat will enjoy the present. THE MOST IMPORTANT MAN in this industry today has taken the time out of his busy life, to give this poor boy with his STD the most valuable autograph he'll ever get.

James shouts at Ron Downs.

James Goldstein: My son does NOT HAVE GONORRHEA!!!

Ron Downs: Oh, my bad, Chlamydia?

James Goldstein: NO!!

Ron Downs: AIDS, HPV?

James Goldstein: No and NO!!!

Ron Downs: I don't know what else is out there? Scabies. Or maybe he's got that new one that the doctor's haven't named yet. You must be a bad parent if you're letting your son have unprotected sex at such a young age. Then again, they start everything younger these days, sex, drugs, you name it, blame the times right?

James Goldstein: HOW DARE YOU question my parenting. Maybe if you listened, you would hear that I said Adrenoleukodystrophy.

Ron Downs: No, I'm pretty sure I heard Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome.

Without thinking, James drops the envelope, card, and pen, charging Ron Downs. Like a fly running into a Mac truck, he does more damage to himself than to Ron. He punches Ron's stomach. Ron laughs as James is now shaking his hand. He is visibly in pain. Ron steps over to the referee and kicks him in the stomach, he picks James up and puts him on his shoulders. Then looking around the parking lot with a menacing look on his face, he sticks out his clenched right fist in front of him with the thumb pointing out. Slowly, he points the thumb downward before executing his finishing maneuver.... DOWNTOWN (The F5) Whirling poor James in the air like a rag doll before slamming hard onto the concrete. Ron Downs picks up the pen and the card from the ground. He goes over to the man laid out on the floor and writes on his forehead #1. He then rips the card into several pieces allowing them to fall over the downed Revenge employee. Ron, spotting the camera, turns to it. He gets really close and begins to speak almost directly into it.

Ron Downs: I have waited long enough. This week, a wrestling legend will grace the ring with his presence. No, I'm not talking about that washed up has-been, The Ultimate Warrior. I'm talking about Ron Downs. A man who is simply unstopplable. Just hours ago, the world saw warrior make a fool of himself. He got himself a little gym membership and now he wants to show off to the world that maybe his old bones are a little more durable than we would expect. He wants us to know that maybe his eighty-five year old ass really won't break his hip in the ring before I even touch him because of his osteoporosis. Warrior, I do commend you on being in great shape for your age. The average man would cringe to imagine the amount of weight you put on one side of your little bar. But you see, Warrior, I'm not the average man. Undeniably, I have the strength of ten men and if you don't believe me, you can find out Monday when I beat you to a bloody pulp. You had no clue that the best talent that xWo had to offer would accept your challenge, there's no way you could have known. You haven't seen my tapes, you don't know the pure carnage that I'm capable of. Warrior, you don't even know what pain is. You like to talk about the battle beginning and how your warriors are giving you the power and how you're going to march into that ring and beat me.

Ron stops for a second and laughs. He backs away from the camera and continues speaking.

Ron Downs: I'm sorry man, I just couldn't contain myself. Maybe you missed your calling to do stand up comedy. That's a good idea, maybe you should walk away from this match while you still have the things you take for granted, like working arms and legs, your ability to walk, and most importantly... YOUR LIFE. I really have no clue what your gods or your warriors, or that little leprechaun that hides in your back pocket is telling you, but he no longer has your best interest at heart. Sure, during your prime, when you stood a chance, your imaginary friends would surely guide you on the path to greatness, to championship reigns. Now, they will only lead you to your demise.

Ron downs pauses for a moment and thinks.

Ron Downs: Now I've figured it out. You say how hard you work to keep in shape. You brag about pushing yourself seven days a week, not having any time to rest or time for a vacation. That you have a secret weapon. Now it all makes sense. The power really lies within warrior. The power lies within... your nose. We all saw you snorting. You call that a workout? Snorting cocaine and getting high before your match? Sure that may dull the pain that you will receive, but even that has its limits. Sure warrior, cocaine is a hell of a drug, I wouldnt know personally but I do know its the only reason you think you stand a chance against me this Monday. Honestly, I think you should share it with your other cronies and try to make friends or an alliance with them, something. Because if you go up against a mammoth of a man, a superior specimen such as myself, empty handed, you won't stand a chance. Damn cocaine must be one hell of a drug, for what other reason would a grown man put on those tassles and get in the ring with other men, looking like a damn cheerleader. What other reason would a man put on all that makeup and not expect me to think he's a clown. Is this a practical joke? Yea warrior, I used to idolize you, when I was five and didn't know any better. A grown man such as myself knows better than to support or follow an old man who dresses like a cross between a cheerleader and a clown. The only thing you're missing is a miniskirt and pom poms maybe even a big red nose. Hell if you got luck and beat me it would be because I couldnt take you seriously and I was laughing too hard.

Up until now, a smile was growing to one side of Ron's face. Now it has stopped and he looks very serious- almost evil.

Ron Downs: That would happen if I lost my focus and lost sight of my purpose. But I cannot and I will not allow that not happen. I'm not impressed by any of the individuals that will be unfortunate enough to step into the ring with me on Monday. NONE!!! Warrior, is a man that has proven himself time and time again in this business. For that reason alone, I'm going to savor the savage beating that I inflict on him. Warrior, you will be the first of many to know just how brutal Ron Downs can be. You will be the first here at xWo, to know what it means when I tell you that you're going DOWNTOWN!!!

Ron Downs pauses after yelling that last word, still breathing heavily. The camera fades to black then goes to a commercial break.