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~*Alright ladies and gentlemen, you've heard enough of my voice for one week. We know the circumstances heading into Betrayal. We know the stipulations, we know who's the better man heading into the match and we all know who's going to be victorious. There's no more need for the hype, because we also know who is going to live up to it. So, this will be the last time you will be hearing from me this week but don't throw a party.....yet. But I think it's time to wrap this up, you know the catchphrase...the punchline and all the goods. Need I say more?~*

~*The cameras open up on a mostly cloudy day in Dallas, Texas. The humidity is a bitch -like always- and it's about seventy nine degrees. The cameras move down from a shot of the sky down to the ground and where we are currently standing is on a basketball court in someone's backyard. There are three men on the court and only two of the three men are trading shots. The cameras move in closer as they take shots and the two men who can identify is Jeffery Archibald and Sean Andretti. The Canadian Sensation is wearing a custom made Montreal Canadiens jersey, some black shorts, medium socks and some black sneakers. Jeffery Archibald has on an away Paul Pierce Boston Celtics jersey, white shorts and white sneakers to match. The third guy is standing on the side of the court watching the men in the shootaround. His head follows the ball as it goes up and down and in and out of the hoop. Jeffery Archibald makes a shot and steps back as Sean Andretti passes him the rock for respect. Jeff steps back with the ball, gets his form ready and releases. The ball goes and it hits the front rim. Sean Andretti grabs the rebound, slaps the ball in the palm of his hand and signals for Jeff and the man on the sidelines to come to him.~*

Jeffery Archibald: What's up Sean, I was just getting warmed up.

The Canadian Sensation: Let's make this a little more interesting. Marcus, it sucks that you can't play with you bummed out ankle injury from the wrestling and all...but I got an idea, why don't you referree.

Jeffery Archibald: Sounds good to me.

Marcus: Alright, I'm in.

The Canadian Sensation: Man, I tell ya.....down here in Dallas, Texas is waaay better than being in Louisville, Kentucky. It was about time you moved.

Marcus: Yeah, well Sharon nailed a job down here and we decided to purchase a house.

Jeffery Archibald: Yeah, when you said the house was nice.....I thought you meant nice.....but damn.....this is the shit. Nice house.

Marcus: Thanks.

The Canadian Sensation: So, alright.....enough of the small talk. Jeffery, get ready to lose to.....me.

Jeffery Archibald: You might have the height advantage but your ankles are gonna be like Marcus' when I'm done with ya.

Marcus: What the hell that's suppose to mean?

Jeffery Archibald: Oh...nothing.

Marcus: Thought so.

Jeffery Archibald: Whose ball is it first?

The Canadian Sensation: I'll shoot for it.

Jeffery Archibald: Bad luck.

The Canadian Sensation: Bite me.

Jeffery Archibald: Well...it's not something I'm used to doing...but.....

Marcus: Jeff, chill...he wasn't serious.

The Canadian Sensation: I have no words for you man.

Jeffery Archibald: Whatever, just miss.

~*The Canadian Sensation takes off his Montreal Canadiens jersey to reveal a white tanktop and hands his jersey to Marcus. Sean Andretti bounces the basketball to the gravel five times, twirls the ball between the palm of his hands to get a feel for the ball and looks up at the basket. He sets himself up to shoot, releases the ball and it tickles the twine. Marcus grabs the ball as Jeffery Archibald prepares to play defense, knowing he just lost. Sean Andretti gives Jeffery Archibald a cocky smile as he prepares.~*

The Canadian Sensation: What were you saying about me missing the shot again?.....I didn't hear you.

Jeffery Archibald: Screw you, just give him the ball Marcus. Game is five, I don't have all day.

The Canadian Sensation: Let's do this.

~*Marcus bounces the ball to Andretti as he begins to slowly walk to the side to watch for any fouls. Jeffery backs off and waits for Sean to drive but The Canadian Sensation bounces the ball and stares at Jeff with a cock look to his face. He motions for Jeff to come on.~*

The Canadian Sensation: Scared to play defense, Jeff?

Jeffery Archibald: Nope.

~*Jeffery Archibald steals the ball from Sean and turns around to face the basket. He begins to dribble, bringing the ball behind his back and as Andretti thinks he's got Jeff where he wants him, Archibald fakes right and then drives left to the hole, slamming the ball down the hoop with a thunderous right hand.~*

Jeffery Archibald: WHOO!!!!! How do you like them apples?

The Canadian Sensation: 1-zip.....game isn't over.....

Jeffery Archibald: Yet.

~*Sean Andretti grabs the ball from off of the ground, bounces it several times and then checks the ball to Jeffery Archibald. Jeff looks over to Marcus and then stares back in the eyes of the Canadian Sensation who shows some defense. Archibald brings the ball and backs down on Sean Andretti. The size matchup plays a significant part in this possession as Jeff tries to throw his body into Sean to get the score, but fails to do so. Jeffery backs down and fakes to the left and goes right. He goes up to the basket to get a layup but Andretti isn't too far off and blocks the ball away...out of bounds. The Canadian Sensation then smiles at Jeff and gives him a finger wave.~*

The Canadian Sensation: Not in my house.

Jeffery Archibald: So ya think your Mutombo now?

The Canadian Sensation: If you say so.

Jeffery Archibald: Give me the ball Marcus. I'll show you who's the real show stopper.

~*Marcus grabs the ball from out of bounds and checks it in to Archibald. He wastes no time and pulls up from the corner with a shot. It goes through the air and it hits the backboard. Andretti grabs the rebound and dribbles the ball back up to clear. Jeffery Archibald quickly gets back on defense as Sean dribbles and stares into the eyes of Jeffery. Andretti slowly pushes the ball up, stops his momentum and backs up for a fade away...nothing but...front rim. Jeffery quickens the pace, clears the ball runs up and hits a one hundred and eighty degree slam.~*

Jeffery Archibald: Two-zip. Where's your game at bro?

The Canadian Sensation: Shut up. Just play.

~*The ball is tossed to Jeff by Marcus and once again Archibald controls the tempo of the game. He works Andretti by doing several dribbling fakes. Jeffery tries for another fake but Andretti reads it perfectly, picks the ball off and heads to the hoop with a reverse layup.~*

Jeffery Archibald: 'Bout time.

The Canadian Sensation: Let's do this.

~*It's Sean Andretti's possession and he gets the ball, works his feet while going to the basket, spins around and gets in a fade away bank shot that ties the game.~*

Marcus: Tie game.

The Canadian Sensation: That's right Jeff...the show...is about...to be over.

~*The game begins to pick up but the clouds begin to thicken and it starts to get darker. After several minutes showers start to pour in and the three men get caught in it. Marcus calls the game and begins to head inside as Jeffery Archibald takes the basketball and follows. Sean Andretti hurries up before the storm gets any worse and enters the house. Marcus and Jeff are in the kitchen of the house and Marcus is in the refridgerator. Jeffery looks around the kitchen as Sean Andretti locks up the back door of the house. Andretti enters the kitchen and Jeffery and Sean lock eyes. They then smile and pound fists as Marcus gets out of the refrigerator with three bottles of gatorade in hand.~*

Jeffery Archibald: Good game man.

The Canadian Sensation: Same here. That was some good stuff out there, gave me a run for my money. Good thing I didn't bet any.

Jeffery Archibald: Yeah, too bad the rain had to end it all. I would've been about a hundred dollars richer.

The Canadian Sensation: Yeah...but I never knew you had skills like that. Especially for a guy that's.....

Jeffery Archibald: Five eleven?

The Canadian Sensation: And.....

Jeffery Archibald: Two hundred pounds?

The Canadian Sensation: Hell yeah, where'd you pick that up?

~*Marcus walks up to Archibald and Andretti with the two bottles of gatorade.~*

Marcus: Gatorade anyone?

Jeffery Archibald: No thanks. After a long workout like that we only drink one thing.

The Canadian Sensation: .....And that's Stacker 2. Catch the buzz, feel the sting.

Marcus: I'll just get you guys some water.

~*Marcus walks back to the 'fridge and places the two bottles of gatorade back and grabs two bottles of Aquafina. He shuts the refridgerator door and tosses the two bottles at Jeff and Sean as Marcus continues to drink his gatorade.~*

Jeffery Archibald: Thirst quiencer.....what a joke.

The Canadian Sensation: What a disgrace.

Jeffery Archibald: How do you stand there and drink that.....that.....that.....help me out here......

The Canadian Sensation: Crap.

Marcus: What's the deal Sean, it's just gatorade man. Cool it.

Jeffery Archibald: You cool it.

Marcus: Ugh...don't you see the grown ups are talking...shouldn't you go back to changing your diapers....baby?

Jeffery Archibald: Only my girlfriend calls me baby.

Marcus: Hmm...wow, I never knew your left hand could talk. Ah....mazing.

The Canadian Sensation: (Imitating an announcer) What a shot!!!

Marcus: So, Sean how are things shakin' in the.....man, it's been awhile.....where were you wrestling when we last saw each other?

The Canadian Sensation: CHZ. It sure has been awhile Marky Mark, last time I saw you was back in September...or October.

Marcus: Yeah, so how is it going there...claim the thirty two yet?

The Canadian Sensation: Not...yet.

Marcus: So, what the hell are you waiting for!

The Canadian Sensation: Rome wasn't built in a day.

Jeffery Archibald: But if us three were living back then...it would've.

Marcus: Can't argue there.

Jeffery Archibald: Damn Straight.

~*The three men hold their beverages in the air as to make a toast. They then move towards the living room and make themselves comfortable.~*

The Canadian Sensation: So, enough about me for now.....how's your ankle holding up, you ever gonna be back in the ring?

Marcus: I've been getting the ankle treated real nicely since the last time you saw me, the Menace should be back in the summer.....hopefully.

Jeffery Archibald: I thought you shattered your ankle...or couldn't walk anymore.

Marcus: Is that what Sean told you?.....nah, I thought it was shattered but instead it was just sprained. I worked through it, but I eventually decided to get surgery on it.

Jeffery Archibald: Sweet.

Marcus: Oh, hell yeah. The Leviathan.....The Menace.....should be back in late-July.....mid-August baby!

The Canadian Sensation: That's awesome Mark...maybe we can have our own little Triumvirate going in the CHZ. Hell, maybe even go back to the Innovators of Violence.

Jeffery Archibald: You told me about that.....I'm down.....that would be just plain sick.

Marcus: Sick...indeed. So, Sean...how's the thing going with the wife?

The Canadian Sensation: It's been awhile since I've spoken to her...since...my return match. She's in Sac-town....but I sent something to her something through the mail, that she should have received by now.

Jeffery Archibald: What is it?

Marcus: Yeah, what did you buy for Stacy this time around?

The Canadian Sensation: I can't tell you that but man....I tell ya....she's gonna love it.....I love her so much....I can't wait until she gets it. Let's just say, I'm gonna make up for lost times.

Jeffery Archibald: So, call her.

Marcus: Yeah, see if she got it.

Jeffery Archibald: Yeah and call her for me too.....she still owes me!!!

The Canadian Sensation: ...Man...you aren't getting that money.

Jeffery Archibald: Why not?

The Canadian Sensation: Because I said so.

Jeffery Archibald: Fair enough.

Marcus: Now go make that phone call!

[To Be Continued.....]

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