Post by Mav. on Feb 21, 2019 21:58:57 GMT -5
We open the scene to a single frame from Supremacy, the moment that Maverick shook hands with MGK, the moment nobody ever saw coming. We then hear a voiceover from Maverick, seeming to provide commentary of what went through his head.
Maverick: When “The Mega Powers” shook hands for the first time, time just stopped. Hell froze over. A moment of bliss… When myself and Mikey shook hands, everyone was in disbelief. Hell froze over. Time just stopped… But, it really was a moment of bliss, a way to show respect and sportsmanship, that… was him passing the torch to me? He may not have told me it, but I know it was. As it stands right now, I have beaten each and every legend that has been handed to me. Each and every single legend that’s headed my way has been beaten, by me.
We then cut to the inside of a bar, sitting on a barstool is Maverick as he looks down at the same hand he shook with MGK.
Maverick: And when the cards are stacked against you, you play your best hand and hope... you might get lucky.
In the other hand of Maverick, is a pack of playing cards. He opens the pack up and places the cards onto the bar.
Maverick: 52 cards… and you may call me The Joker, and I get it… I was the joker, the laughing stock, I am nothing without Bobby or Jack. But, you could be looking at the Maverick of old, this is the new and improved Maverick, the man that beat the likes of the AWF Hall of Famer, Hyperion. The AWF Midwest Champion, James Dragon. A man who's most likely to win gold in 2019, Raiden Ishimori. And, The Undisputed Icon, MGK.
If anything… All these men… and their abilities are remarkable but at the end of the day, they faded to black. They all suffered the same fate. Hyperion was burned in his own coffin and I took out the wannabe, I snuck a win away from Dragon… Letting everyone know that if you let me be the last person to think of, you’ll pay for it. And then, and only then, I lay to rest the big mystery of “Is Maverick really better than MGK, like he said he was?” and the answer… is yes. Their fate? They lost. My fate? Their success.
Maverick chuckles.
Maverick: It’s no easy task, but these things have to happen, history has to pursue its course. Now, I expect so many would want to face me and take part in “The Icon Challenge” but… to my shock… nobody wanted in. I got Ember, Jeffery Viper and… the man I’m facing at Diamonds Are Forever. I expected to see so much to take me on! Challengers from left, right and down the fucking centre but nope… Nobody joined. I am shocked, ladies and gentlemen, I am shocked and disgusted, to say the least.
I’m giving you the chance to be in the spotlight, to shine on the big stage, and you just ignore me?! Am I that scary? I thought nobody was scared of me, either that or you’re all really fuckin’ lazy to do something.
I could have had those Arrogant Assholes come to take me on but nope, they stood their ground and hid in the shadows. Filth Factory? Who? Oh, Zai- Za- Zab- Subway Death Squad. That’s… That’s a weird one. Anomoly? Oooh. Dragon? Ooooh. Fargo? Wait… he’s still alive? Pfft… Lads, I’m pulling your leg here, take it easy. Chill out, man. Keep it Tranquilo!
The thing is, you’ve left it to one man, and I say the word “One” freely because… he is “The One”, yes, it’s none other than James Franklin Karn.
Maverick then pulls a playing card out of his pocket, the same playing card used to warn him about JFK.
Maverick: You really thought I threw it away? Burned to the ashes, never to be seen again? What do you take me for, huh? I couldn’t throw this away so soon, I kinda want to keep this as a… somewhat souvenir. A souvenir that I happen to borrow from you, even if you have given it to me because once it’s all over… I’ll shove the card down your throat, bring you to your feet and Iconkick the jaw off you. It’s nothing much to ask for now, is it?
I feel like what I ask for isn’t too much, but then again, I want to play it safe this time around. James isn’t looking to play around, and I know that clearly. As you can clearly see in front of me…
The camera pans down to the playing cards. All spread out across the bar.
Maverick: ...The cards are surely stacked against me.
James, it’s no secret that Mikey wasn’t the same but he gave it his all, and after that match… I knew you’d come knocking on my door, looking for a match. The Karns can’t fall to some runt like me, they can’t be embarrassed but then again… Mikey’s already doing that. Now, you've got the money, the fancy cars, the top-of-the-range technology, the hot wife. You have everything under your nose. But, here you are, looking to join us, The Icons. To be quite honest, James, we don’t need a poor man’s Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in The Icons, we don’t need you flexing on us with your money, because truthfully, money doesn’t buy you happiness or get you anywhere.
And that’s all you are, a rich man stereotype, fuck me even Jack doesn’t show those traits and he’s all about that “Fuck Money” catchphrase he made up. You’ve lived a life where you’ve become a global success and by god, you have the cash to prove it, you seem to have the money to retire in peace and live your life in luxury. Why can’t you do that?
Maverick reaches into his backpack that was left on the floor and pulls out a few magazines, he shows one to the camera and it’s the Forbes Magazine with James and Christina Karn on the cover.
Maverick: The cover of Forbes? And you’re still doing this? Oh… it gets better from here.
Maverick then pulls out another magazine, this time it’s CQ and James is on the cover. Then he shows the cover of People Magazine and of course… JFK’s there with Christina.
Maverick: Hottest Couple of 2018? They are in my bollocks.
Maverick just throws all of them onto the floor, then spitting on them in disgust.
Maverick: It fucking irritates me that you... YOU... of all fucking people want to join us. Some spoilt rotten man who wastes his time scrolling through some holographic projector in his promos because "He's rich." Do you know what that says to me? You're just an entitled prick, suck up to his own money, pay his way around everything. I've heard that's how he got his way into the End of Days Tourney, but when he lost all interest, he stopped paying the referees. Mongo got upset, and you were never seen or heard from again until this Icon Challenge came around. You see the lights, the big stage, the time to shine and most importantly... the fucking money.
At Diamonds, I'm going to ruin your rich parade. You can let it rain cash with your face on the dollar bills if you want but once I get my hands on you. You... are... so... fucked. Because, when your brother said he was better than me...
Look what happened.
So, if you and your "Legendary Icon" status want in... then fucking prove it! Bring all the cash you can carry, bring that whore of a wife with you as your "extra support" and sit back, relax, and enjoy your last moments as a Wrestler.
Because come Diamonds are Forever...
...I will make a holy show of you, your family, your legacy, and everything you love. Leaving the Karn Clan and Legacy all to be a faded memory, and they fade... well, you know what comes next. I'll see you there, James. Don't... let me down.
The camera pans down onto the cards as we fade out. We fade back into Maverick and Hanna as they walk around a car dealership, they look at all the cars but there's one that Maverick is looking for. He approaches a car dealer, who's a younger looking man, maybe younger than Maverick himself.
Maverick: Hello, I'm looking for an Audi R8, would you happen to have any around?
Dealer: Let me check for you, sir.
He walks off. Hanna grabs a hold of Maverick's hand, on her hand is an engagement ring. She leans onto Maverick's shoulder, as he stands in wait.
Hanna: So, why are you getting another one? What's wrong with the car we have?
Maverick: It's not for me.
Hanna: Who then?
Maverick: Ah, a certain someone. He gifts me, I'll gift him back.
The dealer comes back.
Dealer: Sir, you are in luck. We have one coming out to us later today. We can get your credentials and call you when it arrives.
Maverick: Sure. How much is it gonna cost?
Dealer: Well, I'm sure a star like you wouldn't be asking questions like that.
Maverick is flabbergasted from the comment, he doesn't know how to respond.
Hanna: You know him?
Dealer: What sort of question is that? You drove all the way out to Ohio for a car and you think I didn't know who he was? I'm Arron by the way, a huge fan of The Icons and a fan of yours too.
Arron shakes hands with Maverick, who looks like he doesn't know what to do.
Maverick: Uhm... Is that so? It's great to be noticed every now and then, even if you don't expect it.
Aaron: Well, I'm hoping you win against JFK. What brings you to buy the same car you already had? Isn't that a bit weird? I've had customers who like a certain type of car but not the same model.
Maverick: It's for a friend. They've been begging for a new car for a while and I'm giving them something they've eyeballed for a while.
Aaron: Oh well, I'll still need your credentials for orders, sir.
Maverick: Yeah, sure.
Arron and Maverick head over to the desk to file out paperwork, we then see them heading out of the place and hopping back into the car.
Hanna: It's for Jack... isn't it?
Maverick: What other hint do you need? I also need to meet up with him at the Lounge, wants to talk to me about if I move in and stuff and how to look after the place. The usual boring shit. But, I don't need this right now, not when I'm in this Rich vs Poor match with JFK.
Hanna: Rich vs Poor? Jay, you're buying a fecking car! An expensive one too.
Maverick: Well worth "Thank You" gift, if I do say so myself. Now... off to the Lounge.
Maverick starts the car up as he drives off, down the road as the scene fades to black.
