Winners and Losers (Riggs EOD promo #1)

[Lio]

As the scene opens we see the outside of a private jet, one thats painted jet black with gold trim, at cruising altitude. No other markings adorn the plane, except near the front, under the cockpit window can be seen the letters RR also painted gold. The plane is currently in route from Mindanao Island in the Philippines to Java Indonesia, host of this years End Of Days event. The event itself is to be held at a place called Gereja Ayam, or the chicken church as it's more well known on the internet. 



The scene transitions to the entrance



and turns along through the entrance


Until it stops in front of a bar area


Hey I'm behind you. 



The camera turns around, to find None other than Roger Riggs, a few days out from his victory at Fright Night, relaxing on a large Divan with a glass of whisky in one hand, and a large cigar in another.

So, that was a heck of a match wasn't it? I tell you, that Carlos Ruiz guy is no joke! I mean did you see that well executed back flip from one set of ropes, over the top turnbuckle to the other set? That takes some dexterity! Nothing I couldn't have probably done myself, but I'd rather keep myself grounded in the ring if I can help it. And you know, you came close! Very close! But like I said before, I had the wherewithal to know what to do. I CEASED AND DESISTED your victory! And now I go onto Indonesia. To a play colloquially known as the Chicken Church, or to use its real name Gereja Ayam. 

He takes a drag off the cigar, and blows a bit of the smoke into his glass of whiskey, to give it a smokey taste. Yes he is aware this should be done with Brandy, but fuck that. It works just as well with whiskey! Anyway who are YOU to tell ROGER RIGGS what is, or isn't, proper. He's a super rich, Hollywood movie star! Shaking away this train of thought, he takes a sip from the whiskey (his own brand he might add), savoring the flavors within. 

So now my next opponent. A man by the name of Rob Garcia. Man who apparently has made a name for himself putting his body on the line, time after time! He's what you would call EXTREME! He apparently is also rich, not unlike myself. Though no one knows HOW the man gained his wealth. Very interesting. Honestly, you don't seem all that much of a challenge to me Robbie from what I've seen. I mean seriously. What are you, a dudebro? That's the impression I got looking back at some of your more recent promos. And your trailed around by this office reject looking fellow named Jeff. What is he to you, a friend? Or is he more than that? But I digress. Putting your body on the line in that ring can only get you so far. It takes intelligence to win, as I demonstrated against Carlos Ruiz. And personally? I think that's something you lack. Sure, you probably try and make up for your distinct lack of intelligence with a huge ego, but that's something easily deflated. Along with macho bullshit. It's one thing to talk, but another to back up your words. Backing up words is something I do well. When I win this match and become "the worlds best", when I TAKE that title from you, where's that gonna leave you as far as your buddies the Revenants are concerned eh? Maybe they'll dump you, replacing you with a real champion. I mean we DID just see Seth Dillinger join the group right? Think about it. Now, if you'll excuse me I need to get some sleep. I still have a bit of ways before I reach my destination. 

Roger Riggs puts out the cigar in an ash try next to him, and finishes off the whiskey. He stands up off the Divan, and crosses over to the bar placing the glass on it, then walks towards the back out of shot. The camera fades out. 



The camera fades back in to an aerial view of Greja Ayam. The camera then transitions 


 

To a view of the front of the building, specifically of a statue heralding.....something. Roger Riggs can be seen looking up at it. 

Such beauty. Honestly, I feel like the statue kind of sticks out, but at the same time it makes sense if you understand the history of this place. You see, while the internet likes to call this the "chicken church" the building originally was supposed to resemble a Dove. But, if you look at the state of the building now, it's understandable. I mean it does sorta look like a chicken. I gotta ask, how the hell Mongo finds these places, let alone being inspired to use them as a wrestling arena! I guess with the world the way it is now, it's a cheap venue for him. Or maybe there's something I don't know, I mean you would think with all the money the XHF Network makes, they'd be able to secure locations in like, ACTUAL wrestling arenas? 

Riggs goes silent as he lets that thought trail off, before walking into the church. The camera follows Riggs throughout the building before eventually reaching an area which seems most likely to house a wrestling ring



Riggs walks to the middle of the area, and closes his eyes taking it all in. He nods to himself, feeling strangely at ease here. 

You know, I like this. The atmosphere I mean. Reminds me of when I trained in the martial arts as a younger man. Tell me Rob, as a man as old as I am, what were you doing 10 years ago? In college maybe? Or were you living with your parents? Meanwhile, I was in the Army soon to become a Green Beret! Look, i'll make it simple Rob. You don't have the skill to compete against me. Really, all you have going for you is your looks and your friends. Oh, and your Jeff yeah. Can't forget him can we? Honestly, bring everyone with you. Numbers don't matter to me. I've taken out groups of people single handed before. Besides which, this match of ours? The "worlds best" match? Yeah it's hardcore. Apparently the name comes from the fact that the ring is to be surrounded with a bunch a whole mess of coffee mugs. I bet each of them will have a "worlds best something" on them. World's best mom, World's best dad, you get the idea. Hell that's fine by me. I've already shown what I can do in the ring using just these arms and legs. Imagine what i'll be able to do with weapons involved! 

Riggs walks around a bit more, getting a feel for his surroundings. He suddenly stops and faces the camera once more. 

I can picture it in my mind right now. Me bashing you upside the head with two mugs, that I myself will personally bring. One's gonna have "worlds best wrestler" on it. The other will have "worlds best actor" on it. But, no. These won't be made of ceramic. No no....these mugs will be made out of STEEL. Then, once I have you stunned? I might just finish you off with a HOLLOW POINT BULLET to the throat! Maybe then, when you find yourself unable to run that mouth of yours, you'll be able to have some introspective thought. Think about your future Rob, and your place in it. Think 10 years from now. Are you still gonna be the same "Extreme" Dudebro you are now? Or will you be changed? I might even make that decision for you, take your legs out so you can't perform your "extreme" antics anymore. 

But, lets go back to your friends. The only reason why you have that title in the first place is because Neo James saw fit to grace you with it. You didn't earn the title. It was hand delivered to you on a silver platter! See, Neo had the right idea. Forced to defend the title in order to wrestle for the united states title, he choose to "defend" the title against his friends. That way it would stay within his family. And, you happened to get lucky with that uh...little bout of Rock Paper Scissors. Else it may very well have been Keith Williams with the title right now, alongside his Around the clock championship. 

See Rob, unlike you I earned my spot here. I beat Carlos fair and square, damn near breaking his arm in the process. I beat a man who's a former champion twice over! A ma who had the crowd behind him! Compared to him? What have you got to offer, besides being a daredevil? Not very much, I would imagine. But that's fine. The crowd could use a good display of what an ass whipping looks like! And, if worse comes to worse, I might end up bringing in some backup of my own. Even the odds a bit y'know what I mean? At the end of the day, I aim to be the man who rains on the Revenant parade. 

The camera pans out to a wide shot of Roger in the middle of the area, eyes closed, arms stretched out wide as it fades to black. 


The camera fades back in once more with an exterior shot of the hotel Roger Riggs is staying at, the Plataran Heritage Borobudur Hotel. 



the camera then transitions to a shot of his hotel room. Riggs himself is seen sitting on the edge of the bed, wearing only a large bathrobe. His appearance suggests he just got out of the shower. On the bed next to him is a curious weapon, one known as a Keris, or Kris dagger. Riggs glances at it, before taking it into his hands. He rubs his right hand along the sheath, while holding it with his left. 

You know, this weapon has a huge history here in Java? Something I picked up during my travels years ago. Both this particular dagger, and the knowledge associated with it. When I learned that my next match was going to take place in Java, I figured it would be a good idea to take it with, more as a good luck charm than an actual weapon to be used. At least, that's what I was told anyway. It's supposed to drawn in good luck and fortune for it's owner, as long as they take good care of it in return. Which I have. And, I do feel like I have been blessed by it in return. With my wealth, and movie career. And now returning to the ring for a burgeoning wrestling career. Honestly, even if I lose I have nothing TO lose you know? What, even if I lose this match, I'll continue to make my way through what the AWF has to offer. I'll reach the top eventually, then perhaps i'll set my sights at the top of the XHF. Rob Garcia on the other hand? If he wants to be anything more than what he is now, he'll have to face his friends. For real. What with Neo James being the united states champ, and Seth being the AWF prestige champion after all. And if he loses this match? He'll have nothing as far as they are concerned. The only man in the family with no gold. Think about that one for a second "Bro". Me, I have everything to gain, and nothing to lose. You? You have nothing to gain and everything to lose.

With that, Riggs places the weapon on the bed. The camera pans over to it so the audience can get a look at the weapon as the camera fades to black one final time.