The scene fades up right outside of a office door. In the background phones are ringing and workers are clicking away on their computer keyboards, as we zoom in on a particular office door that reads 'The Network'. The door slowly creeps open as inside we see Perry Saturn and John Kronus slouched in their leather office chairs on one side of the table, on the other side sit three network executives, each wearing glasses and with bad comb-overs. Standing in front of the network execs, however, is the leader of their coalition.... Cyrus The Virus. He slides a stapled group of papers across the table to Saturn and Kronus, who look less than impressed.

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: ... so if you read the fine print, it really just simply states that you will receive the lump sum of money in full after we receive what we feel is already rightfully ours.

Saturn glances at the cover page....

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: ... you want the belt?

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: Well yes, the belt is what we are looking for, but in reality, we want ECW to be a little..... how should I say this? Less violent.

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: You got to be fucking kidding me.

The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: Mr. Saturn, we assure you this is for the good of the company. You see the violence that Extreme Championship Wrestling exemplified the first go around on TNN was what ultimately caused their demise. Our goal here, is to make sure this television show can not only stay on the air, but also be marketed to families as a whole.

Kronus chimes in....

'The Punisher'  John Kronus: So when do we get the money?

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: Mr. Kronus, as I have said, the money will be delivered in full when our agreement has been fulfilled.

Saturn reads a little more of the paperwork, and then looks at Kronus...

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: What do you think Kronus?

'The Punisher'  John Kronus: I think we're selling out.

Cyrus then interrupts...

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: Please, don't think of it as selling out Mr. Kronus, think of it as an investment of time. You work for us and in return....

Kronus cuts Cyrus off...

'The Punisher'  John Kronus: I don't ever remember speaking directly to you. 

The room goes silent for a moment, as Saturn reads more of the contract, thumbing through the pages....

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: Look bro, I understand you want this company to succeed, we all do, but brining ECW back to life was quite possibly the greatest thing to happen to me and Kronus. It got us our jobs back, it got us financial security. If we stop our hardcore wrestling ways, then your shutting down 90% of our offense...

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: So wearing the clown suit is out of the question?

'The Punisher'  John Kronus: Clown suit?

Kronus snickers a bit...

'The Punisher'  John Kronus: No...... no we're not doing that.

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: Hold the fuck up..... you wanted me to wear a God-damned clown suit?

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: Well it was going to be temporary, until the ratings go up in the age 8-15 demographic. 

Kronus leans over to whisper in Saturn's ear...

'The Punisher'  John Kronus: The moneys good, but your selling your soul to the devil.

Saturn thinks for a moment and then looks at The three network representatives, with their ugly comb overs and their nerdy glasses, then he looks at Cyrus standing with a stupid smirk on his face...

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: For 50 grand you want me to fight for you? For 50 grand you want me to sell my soul to you and agree not to be 'Hardcore'. You want me to do all this when you know we have a tag match on Friday with Cactus Jack and Terry Funk. You guys, knowing all this, still want me to represent you and help you change the ECW image?

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: Yes, that is the agreement.

Saturn thinks again for a minute...

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: I'll tell you bastards one thing right now..... I aint going to do this...... I'm not wearing no clown suit, and I'm sure as hell not going to carry around a mop and talk to it again, so you boys can take this agreement and ask somebody else, because I'm a hardcore wrestler, and I'll die a hardcore wrestler.

Saturn and Kronus stand up from their chairs as Cyrus gives a worried look, and tries to stop them....

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: W... Wait a second. We can compromise....

Saturn cuts him off...

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: No deal....

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: Ok, wait, I have an idea...

Saturn and Kronus are right near the door to leave as Kronus spouts off...

'The Punisher'  John Kronus: Fuck off jackass, we aint wearing no clown make-up, and we aint going to make ECW a family environment. 

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: And seeing as you work for the Network, pass the word on to Foley and Funk that I'm going to knock their teeth so far down their throats, that they're going to have to use a tooth brush in their ass to brush their teeth. We're out of here...

'The Punisher'  John Kronus: Yea, see-ya bitches!

Saturn and Kronus are halfway out the door, before Cyrus shouts out one final offer...

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: WAIT..... WE'LL TRIPLE THE MONEY, AND YOU CAN REMAIN HARDCORE!!!

Saturn and Kronus stop in their tracks, and slide back into the room, shutting the door behind them. They remain standing by the door as Cyrus stands their with his arms out, almost begging for their services.

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: Triple the money?

'The Punisher'  John Kronus: And remain hardcore?

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: That's our final offer.

Saturn and Kronus look at one another, and nod in agreement. The two take their seats again, as Saturn crosses his arms....

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: I'm listening....

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: Well.... seeing as how you were our first and only choice for this operation, we, The Network, originally wanted to try and mold ECW into a family friendly environment.... and to an extent, we feel it can still be done over time. But right now there are too many men that Paul Heyman has brought into the organization that we don't necessarily care for, Cactus Jack being one of them. We understand you have a tag match with him and Terry Funk on Friday and why not fight hardcore with hardcore? You see where I'm going with this?

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: You want me to take out The Hardcore Legends, is what you're saying.

Cyrus looks down at the three nerdy network exec's, as they each nod at Cyrus. Cyrus then approaches Saturn in his chair, kneels beside him, and talks in a stern voice....

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: Perry... The Network hates Cactus Jack.... he's a punk. I don't want you to just beat The Hardcore Legends..... I want you to beat the living shit out of him. I want you to leave him lying in the ring a bloody mess. We want Jack to be the first man eliminated from ECW and who better to take the job than 'The Eliminator' himself..... PERRY SATURN!!!

'The Punisher'  John Kronus: And Funk?

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: He's another one. A perverted old man. You think he'll make for good Saturday morning wrestling entertainment? Hell no! Mr. Kronus, that's where you come in. Whenever you feel is the necessary time, you grab a chair and pummel Funk into the mat, leaving Saturn there to pick up the pieces and finish the job.

'The Punisher'  John Kronus: And we each get 150 grand for working for you?

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: That's right.

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: And remain hardcore?

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: Like I said Perry, we're going to fight hardcore wrestling with hardcore wrestling. Beat them at their own game, and weed out all the hardcore hell raisers, to create an empire of superstars tht can rival Extreme Championship Entertainment. And that is when we will have our true victory.

Saturn glances over at Kronus for a moment...

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: Taking out Cactus Jack won't be a problem. I've wanted to punk that guy out for far too long. Trust me he's as good as Eliminated in my book. as for Funk, don't worry.... after I get finished with him, he may not be able to 'rise to the occasion' for a while.

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: Hahahaha...... excellent. ECW will be revolutionized, and it begins NOW!

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: Just show me where to sign....

'The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: If I could have both of you gentlemen sign at the bottom of page 10, then we'll have ourselves a deal.

Kronus leans into Saturn once again, and whispers something in his ear...

'The Punisher'  John Kronus: You know you're selling your soul to the devil...

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: I know, but for 150 grand and all I have to do is take out Funk and Jack plus this goofs back, it should be the easiest money I ever made.

'The Punisher'  John Kronus: I read ya...

Saturn clears his throat trying to hold back the maniacal laugher, as he signs on the dotted line, and hands the paper to Kronus. He stars at the paper for a minute and then graciously inserts his John Hancock onto the contract...

The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: Excellent. Now it's time to take the company by storm and one by one weed out the filth.

'The Eliminator'  Perry Saturn: Trust me Cyrus, for 150 grand, you might as well go ahead and consider there asses totally....

E L I M I N A T E D!!!

The Network Representative'  Cyrus The Virus: That's all the Network asks.....

Cyrus gives a cute smirk, as he runs his fingers through his long hair. Saturn and Kronus stand up and shake hands with the TNN Network executives before walking out and closing the door behind them, as the scene slowly fades out to black.

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