The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall
Jan 8, 2017 5:12:26 GMT -5
Joey Flash, David Sanchez, and 2 more like this
Post by The CAPTAIN on Jan 8, 2017 5:12:26 GMT -5
Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday January 1st, 2017
Time: 10:20 pm
The scene opens with a very excited Captain Pantheon jumping up in down in the Team Cap 'N Crook locker room at the Wells Fargo Center, while a jubilant but irritated looking Steven Singh, sits and quietly celebrates his New Year Bash victory.
Captain Pantheon: "Stefan! You did it! You beat everybody in big match and you became the New Year Bish! You get to face greatest of all time, Jory Splash, for the title!"
Singh looks down at his tag team title for a moment before saying anything.
Steven Singh: "Yeah, I won the New Year BASH match, Cap, I'm for sure no... "Bish". And as far as your hero, Joey Flash, goes...well, let's just say that I plan on being the kryptonite to your Superman. But you know what, Cap?"
Steven turns to his head to look up at the Captain, looking all business as usual.
Steven Singh: "I suppose...well I suppose I should thank you."
The Captain is surprised by Singh's random and sudden words of appreciation.
Captain Pantheon: "But why you thank me, Stefan? You won big match all by yourself! I not even have to be your partner for you to prove that you one of best in company!"
Singh chuckles, an action Captain Pantheon is not use to seeing Singh do.
Steven Singh: "Well I should thank you because if not for you taking out Cash in that qualifier match, he likely would have launched me into the audience instead of me standing tall in the ring and moving on to that final match. You really sacrificed yourself out there for my benefit and I don't want you to think that your actions went unnoticed."
Cap stands tall and gives his partner an outstretched arm thumbs up.
Captain Pantheon: "That's what partners do! And that was just me paying you back for making sure I not get hurt in match against Teddo Del Nerdo so that we could keep being tag team champs for forever!"
Steven laughs, a genuine hearty laugh.
Steven Singh: "Well I don't know if we'll be champs for forever, but I suppose we can try for as long as humanly possible..."
Singh suddenly frowns and looks displeased.
Steven Singh: "Speaking of our partnership, Cap, I saw your promo for this week. Where on earth did you come up with that dreadful name for our team? I mean, it's seriously just...bad."
This time it's the Captain's turn for a hearty laugh.
Captain Pantheon: "Well I was eating my Cap'n Crunch cereal one morning and I staring at the box and it look like 'Cap 'N Crunch' to me. So I said to myself, 'hmm, that look like it say Cap AND someone, but you know, just with an 'N instead..."
Steven waives his hand to interrupt Captain Pantheon's very interesting story.
Steven Singh: "Yeah, I get all that, but why in the hell would you call me a 'Crook'?! I'm not a crook!"
Cap scratches the back of his head.
Captain Pantheon: "Well, people call you 'Thiefin' Stefan Sing, so I figure that your nickname say you thief, that kind of like someone who is crook, and it work!"
Singh looks at the ground, shaking his head back and forth.
Steven Singh: "Well that name is fucking awful, Cap. I mean...it's REALLY bad."
A sad expression forms on the Captain's face, like someone just kicked his puppy.
Captain Pantheon: "Well... I can come up with new name if you don't like team name I came up with. One that you like!"
Steven looks at Captain Pantheon and again shakes his head back and forth.
Steven Singh: "No, the name is whatever. At the risk of you somehow managing to come up with an even worse name, we'll stick with... Cap 'N Crook... Who knows, maybe it will eventually somehow grow on me..."
Cap goes back to looking like his normal happy self, jumping up and down and clapping at his team name being given the 'good enough' seal of approval.
Captain Pantheon: "Team Cap 'N Crook best team in all of wrestling! Stefan Sing is New Year Bish and... future WCF World Champion!"
Singh hides a small smirk that has formed on his face.
Steven Singh: "That may be a true statement, but I have a lot of work to do before that happens. And whether I like it or not, I'm going to need your help to get there, Cap. So what do you say, am I going to be able to trust you to help me defeat your hero and become the new top guy in the company?"
The Captain instantly freezes in place and stands as still as a statue. The realization of how big of an opportunity his partner has finally hit him at hearing Singh ask for his assistance in dethroning the man that Cap has considered the best in the business. After quickly thinking about it, Captain Pantheon gives his tag team partner another big thumbs up.
Captain Pantheon: "You can count on me, Stefan! I not going to let you down!"
Steven stands up and places a firm hand on Cap's shoulder.
Steven Singh: "I know you won't."
...
Location: WCF Headquarters Building in Reading, PA
Date: Tuesday January 3rd, 2017
Time: 09:15 am
The scene opens with two familiar faces sitting across from each other in big comfy, overstuffed chairs in front of a full camera crew in a conference room at the WCF Headquarters building. The character sitting camera right, with a handful of notes in his lap is WCF correspondent, Hank Brown, dressed in his usual, cheap grey suit that is the best his marginal salary can afford. Sitting camera left, looking like a million bucks with his shiny, silver title belt slung over his shoulder is the black and white costumed hero of the WCF Galaxy, Captain Pantheon. Eventually, the man behind the camera points at Brown, letting him know that they're rolling.
Hank Brown: "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining me on the WCF Network today for this special live presentation from the WCF Studios here in beautiful Reading, Pennsylvania. I have with me one half of the WCF Tag Team Champions, a man that, well, at this point really needs no introduction. Captain Pantheon, thank you so much for being with us today."
Captain Pantheon quickly stands up and bows to Brown for a prolonged moment before finally standing upright and returning to his seat.
Captain Pantheon: "Thank you, Mr. Hank Brown. It been a long time since I last talk to you!"
Brown smiles and nods.
Hank Brown: "It sure has, Cap. It's nice to see you again and nice to see that you're still holding on to that!"
Hank points at the title belt over the Captain's shoulder. Cap acknowledges Brown's words by slapping his belt.
Captain Pantheon: "Yes, my partner, Stefan Sing, and I work hard everyday to make sure that we stay best team in WCF for long, long, long time!"
Brown glances down at his notes.
Hank Brown: "I'm sure that you two do, and after the New Year Bash match at Slam, it looks like your partner will have to work twice as hard coming up, as he has a big opportunity ahead of him, getting to face World Champion, Joey Flash, at Rise Up on January 29th for the World Title."
The Captain nods furiously as Hank speaks.
Captain Pantheon: "Yes, I very proud of my partner for earning such big opportunity! I of all people know he work very hard and he deserve this chance to face the best wrestler in the company and my favorite wrestler of all time!"
Brown again looks down at the papers in front of him.
Hank Brown: "Yes, you've in fact told the WCF Galaxy before that Joey Flash is your favorite wrestler in WCF and that you're even, the 'Joey Flash Fan Club' President. So are you telling me and the rest of the WCF Galaxy that you're for sure in the Steven Singh corner?"
Cap pauses to think about how he wants to answer this, what he knows is, very important question. Captain Pantheon knew before agreeing to the interview with Brown that this exact question would be brought up, and while it wouldn't be easy to answer, he knew in his heart what was right.
Captain Pantheon: "Yes, Mr. Hank Brown, I am Jory Splash Fan Club Presidente. Yes, Splash my favorite wrestler of all time. And while I could give you quick answer about who I backing, I not going to do that because I want all my cards laid out on counter so that there no confusion about who I going for."
Hank sits back in his chair, bringing his arms up.
Hank Brown: "By all means, Cap, lay it out for us!"
After a chin rub, Captain Pantheon begins to speak.
Captain Pantheon: "Stefan and I have been tag team partners and champions for quite awhile now. Like all teams, we've had our ups and downs, but for majority of our reign, it been mostly ups. When we in New Year Bish qualifying match where we against each other, it never even cross my mind to attack Sing and try to win match for myself. I had come up with plan from beginning to help Stefan win that match because he had helped me out before and it was my turn to help him out. I not think as just one individual wrestler right now..."
Cap briefly looks down at his title belt.
Captain Pantheon: "Just like me being a super hero, this belt you see over my shoulder come with big responsibility. This belt tell everyone in WCF Galaxy that I the tag team champion with my partner, and my partner is Stefan Sing. With that said, I owe it to my partner to be there for him when he need me no matter what the circumstance for as long as we are a team..."
Hank Brown looks on with eager anticipation as the Captain takes a deep breath.
Captain Pantheon: "That's why for main event at Rise Up, I will be in Stefan Sing's corner! As much as I love Jory Splash, and I do, I need to be there for my partner and show him that we will continue to be best team in WCF and best team in wrestling in the world!"
Brown nods, satisfied with with Captain Pantheon's answer.
Hank Brown: "Well there it is, but with which wrestler you're backing being official, I have a whole other set of questions for you. The most glaring of which I would think, is your name. I mean, you're Captain PANTHEON. Joey Flash is very much in Pantheon, what exactly is your affiliation with them? Are you a member of Pantheon or??"
The Captain laughs and shakes his head side to side.
Captain Pantheon: "I not sure why this so hard for people to understand, but I guess I can talk about it! I'm a big fan of Pantheon, I very much appreciate what they do for this company and wrestling in general. My name being Captain Pantheon is basically my way of saying that I think they best thing going in wrestling today. Like when I use to be Captain WCF, I was just so happy to here and I think that this company best thing in wrestling at the time, I want to represent them. Here, it like when someone say they like hockey, so they are hockey fan. Well they could also like the Toronto Maple Leafs as their favorite team, that make them Toronto Maple Leafs fan."
Hank nods as he attempts to grasp Cap's explanation.
Hank Brown: "So you becoming Captain Pantheon instead of being Captain WCF was like you changing your favorite team?"
Captain Pantheon's eyes grow big and he points at Brown.
Captain Pantheon: "That exactly right! I was tired of way WCF wrestlers not being able to get on same page as great group and I see that Pantheon know how to get the job done time and again. That when I decide that Pantheon who I want to be my group and I show that when I change my name and colors!"
Cap stands up and motions to his costume by moving his hands up and down.
Hank Brown: "Well...that was actually a pretty damn good explanation and I think will help clear up a lot of confusion people had...so just to make it even more clear, you're not actually in Pantheon then, correct?"
The Captain slowly nods his head side to side.
Captain Pantheon: "No, I not. I mean, I love to be able to say I in Pantheon one day, in same group as my hero Jory Splash, and all those other incredible wrestlers. But right now, my focus on being Stefan Sing's partner and being in best tag team in the world today!"
Hank shuffles his papers around in his hands for a second before finding what he was looking for.
Hank Brown: "With your explanation there, I suppose your match for the upcoming Slam makes a little more sense now! Live Sunday January 8th, live once again from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the co-main event of the evening, you will be taking on David Sanchez with special guest referee, Joe Smarts, who had some words for you last week."
Captain Pantheon nods, looking more serious than he has in quite awhile.
Captain Pantheon: "Yes, I not exactly sure why Bro Sharts, or Captain SisterhoodofTravellingPants, or whatever he calling himself today have problem with real Captain, but I hope he call this match right down the middle because..."
Cap looks over at the wall of the room for a moment, appearing to be deep in thought. After awhile, his gaze returns to Brown.
Captain Pantheon: "I hope he call it down the middle because Dirty Sanchez and I going to tear the house down! It been my dream since I get to WCF to be in big matches against best wrestlers in the world. I mean heck, my very first match in the company was against Rilith, and we all know she infamous around here! But Sanchez, I mean this guy is absolute hot fire right now! Anyone who not see his performance in Final Destination match at One is missing out on a truly masterful wrestling performance! The names he up against in that match, he face some of strongest competition I ever see in one match and he prove that he one of elite in all of wrestling today."
The Captain holds up a finger, eventually pointing to his title belt.
Captain Pantheon: "But as I tell you time and again, NEVER count out the Captain! I a champion for a reason and I not become that by backing down from a challenge! I know that Dirty Sanchez going to go hard in our match, I know that he wouldn't want it any other way! But you know, that where Sanchez going to get himself into trouble against your friendly neighborhood Captain! You see, when I in match I relax in there and pick my spots to attack and take over the match because I just having so much fun! Judging by every Dirty Sanchez promo I've ever seen, this guy have no chill! And just like his promos, in the wrestling ring this guy is all out aggression all the time! He going to attack the Captain with everything he have right off the bat and try to end this right away!"
Captain Pantheon chuckles.
Captain Pantheon: "Yeah with this insane style, that probably why even though he been around WCF a lot longer than the Captain, we have roughly the same number of match experience in WCF! I sure that if I had looong break away from company, like he did, I could probably come up with incredible promos and go all out in every match too! But unlike Sanchez, I have the durability and endurance to stick around and not just be flash in pan at random times when I feel like it!"
Cap brings a hand up to stop himself momentarily.
Captain Pantheon: "Now before you ask another question Hank Brown and the WCF Galaxy think that Captain not big wrestling fan, yes I did see some of Dirty Sanchez stint in that other wrestling company. I know he was trying to be governor there or something like that and it inevitably not go so well and then he done and turn tail back to WCF to attempt the same thing. This is what Dirty Sanchez do, he have great short runs, like with this governor thing or when he was US Champion here in WCF. And then just like that, poof! Where he go?! What about the Captain? Well I been here almost full year now, taking on all comers week after week including Mr. Sanchez."
The Captain points at his chest.
Captain Pantheon: "I not let people down. Just like I not going to let Stefan Sing down when I in his corner when he take on Sanchez friend and my hero, Splash. I going to be here in WCF for long time to come and I not going to leave people wondering why I leave them behind and what could have been."
Brown sits silent for a moment, in shock at how strong Captain Pantheon's words came off.
Hank Brown: "Wow Cap, so you're not a Dirt... David Sanchez fan then?"
Captain Pantheon slowly turns to Hank. After an awkward pause, Cap's expressionless face morphs into a big, toothy smile.
Captain Pantheon: "Of course I like Dirty Sanchez! He great wrestler and he in Pantheon! Look Hank Brown, this nothing personal against Sanchez, it just business. Not only is he my opponent on Sunday, but he holding that Final Destination briefcase that give him title shot anytime he want it! When Sing pull off huge upset and beat Flash for World Title at Rise Up, I know that Sanchez going to be itching to cash in that briefcase and try to take out my partner to become new champion. Until and when that time come, I going to be thorn in Sanchez's side, constantly interrupting any delusions of grandeur he have about becoming top wrestler in the company! Stefan Sing is next top guy and like your Captain, he not going to randomly disappear anytime soon, just to reemerge when it convenient!"
Cap now points at his face.
Captain Pantheon: "Get good look at this face..."
The camera zooms uncomfortably close on the Captain's randomly blemished, masked face.
Captain Pantheon: "For foreseeable future, this going to be the face of your nightmares, Dirty Sanchez. Any time you think of becoming champion after Sing steals it from Splash, I going to make sure I there to ruin your party. The beginning of your nightmares starts on January 8th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. I going to hit you like charged Spirit Bomb you never saw coming!"
Hank waits a moment after the Captain's last sentence to make sure he's finished.
Hank Brown: "Well I guess the only question I have left for you Cap is will you remain Captain Pantheon, now that you are going to be crossing their paths, in a not so friendly way?"
Again, Captain Pantheon gets to laugh.
Captain Pantheon: "Hank Brown, just because I have issue with person on the team, doesn't mean they not my favorite team anymore! Pantheon is still the best group in wrestling today, they're just not UNBEATABLE like many people make them out to be! I going to be first one to prove that if you have enough, toughness, endurance, power of the people, and super hero power going for you, ANYONE here is beatable. After I do what I do, it will be Stefan Sing's turn to shock the world! And once Stefan and I dethrone the greatest group in the wrestling world, well... I guess I just call myself 'Captain' and be my own favorite team! Ha!"
Hank Brown flips a couple of the papers on his lap around, making sure he didn't miss anything.
Hank Brown: "That's all I have for you today, Cap. Thank you so much for stopping by today, that was a very insightful look into what exactly is currently going on in your wrestling career! Good luck in your match against David Sanchez and I look forward to seeing you again sometime soon!"
The Captain jumps out of his chair and stands on it, striking one of the most ultimate super hero poses he has ever performed for a WCF audience.
Captain Pantheon: "Thank you, Mr. Hank Brown! Next time I see you, Stefan Sing will be World Champ and I will prove that I good enough to be in Pantheon or any group that I consider the best because I AM the best! BANZAI!!"
After concluding his interview with Hank Brown, Cap jumps down from the chair and shakes hands with Brown. He then runs full speed out of the WCF Headquarters building, like only the Captain can do. Captain Pantheon is met in the parking lot by several young fans that he signs autographs for and poses for pictures with. While finishing up meeting with his adoring fans, one of the pockets in Cap's super hero costume vibrates and he pulls his phone out, smiling at the name on the caller ID.
Captain Pantheon: "Stefan! How are you doing today?! Did you see my special interview on the WCF Network?!?"
Steven Singh: "Whoa! Take it easy there, killer. I'm good and I sure did, I just called to thank you for making it official, I know that when you say you're going to do something, you do it."
Captain Pantheon: "You bet I'm going to, partner! I tell you that the Captain going to have your back because we the tag team champions and I mean it! They can put me up against ANY member of Pantheon, Splash included, and I going to give them best fight that I can give them!"
Steven Singh: "Well before you move on to Splash, how about you train extra hard this week to try to beat David Sanchez. The guy is no joke, Cap, and I don't want you getting completely messed up before you get to be in my corner at Rise Up."
Captain Pantheon: "Don't worry, I see what Dirty Sanchez has done since he come back, and I going to put everything my super hero body can handle into my training this week! I know that he like to aim low but I going to take the high road and beat him in a way that only a super hero like me can beat him!"
A moment of silence occurs before Singh speaks from the other end again.
Steven Singh: "Listen to me Cap and listen well, don't do anything STUPID to get yourself hurt. When you're going up against a wrestler of that caliber, if they ever feel like they're down in a fight, they're going to do whatever it takes to win. You need to be ready to INTELLIGENTLY defend yourself against whatever comes your way. I don't trust that Joe Smarts guy that's reffing your match either. Can you PROMISE me that win or lose, you'll just give the WCF fans the best performance you can and then get the hell out of there immediately after the match is over with?"
Captain Pantheon: "I promise you that I will do that, Stefan, you can count on me! I not going to ever give you up, and I not going to ever let you down!"
Steven Singh: "...Cap, did you just fucking Rick Roll me? Wait, you know what, it doesn't even matter. Just do what I ask and I'll see you after the main event, which I'm in by the way if you're not already aware."
Captain Pantheon: "Oh, main event, congrats! And you got it, partner! Dirty Sanchez going to face the best Captain the WCF has ever seen! I going to show them that it's Cap 'N Crook's time to rule the WCF, BANZAI!!!"
...
Captain Pantheon: "Oh, and since you such big fan of music and you're going to have to turn back time to when you were better than the Captain to have a chance, here a special little video for you, Dirty Sanchez!
Date: Sunday January 1st, 2017
Time: 10:20 pm
The scene opens with a very excited Captain Pantheon jumping up in down in the Team Cap 'N Crook locker room at the Wells Fargo Center, while a jubilant but irritated looking Steven Singh, sits and quietly celebrates his New Year Bash victory.
Captain Pantheon: "Stefan! You did it! You beat everybody in big match and you became the New Year Bish! You get to face greatest of all time, Jory Splash, for the title!"
Singh looks down at his tag team title for a moment before saying anything.
Steven Singh: "Yeah, I won the New Year BASH match, Cap, I'm for sure no... "Bish". And as far as your hero, Joey Flash, goes...well, let's just say that I plan on being the kryptonite to your Superman. But you know what, Cap?"
Steven turns to his head to look up at the Captain, looking all business as usual.
Steven Singh: "I suppose...well I suppose I should thank you."
The Captain is surprised by Singh's random and sudden words of appreciation.
Captain Pantheon: "But why you thank me, Stefan? You won big match all by yourself! I not even have to be your partner for you to prove that you one of best in company!"
Singh chuckles, an action Captain Pantheon is not use to seeing Singh do.
Steven Singh: "Well I should thank you because if not for you taking out Cash in that qualifier match, he likely would have launched me into the audience instead of me standing tall in the ring and moving on to that final match. You really sacrificed yourself out there for my benefit and I don't want you to think that your actions went unnoticed."
Cap stands tall and gives his partner an outstretched arm thumbs up.
Captain Pantheon: "That's what partners do! And that was just me paying you back for making sure I not get hurt in match against Teddo Del Nerdo so that we could keep being tag team champs for forever!"
Steven laughs, a genuine hearty laugh.
Steven Singh: "Well I don't know if we'll be champs for forever, but I suppose we can try for as long as humanly possible..."
Singh suddenly frowns and looks displeased.
Steven Singh: "Speaking of our partnership, Cap, I saw your promo for this week. Where on earth did you come up with that dreadful name for our team? I mean, it's seriously just...bad."
This time it's the Captain's turn for a hearty laugh.
Captain Pantheon: "Well I was eating my Cap'n Crunch cereal one morning and I staring at the box and it look like 'Cap 'N Crunch' to me. So I said to myself, 'hmm, that look like it say Cap AND someone, but you know, just with an 'N instead..."
Steven waives his hand to interrupt Captain Pantheon's very interesting story.
Steven Singh: "Yeah, I get all that, but why in the hell would you call me a 'Crook'?! I'm not a crook!"
Cap scratches the back of his head.
Captain Pantheon: "Well, people call you 'Thiefin' Stefan Sing, so I figure that your nickname say you thief, that kind of like someone who is crook, and it work!"
Singh looks at the ground, shaking his head back and forth.
Steven Singh: "Well that name is fucking awful, Cap. I mean...it's REALLY bad."
A sad expression forms on the Captain's face, like someone just kicked his puppy.
Captain Pantheon: "Well... I can come up with new name if you don't like team name I came up with. One that you like!"
Steven looks at Captain Pantheon and again shakes his head back and forth.
Steven Singh: "No, the name is whatever. At the risk of you somehow managing to come up with an even worse name, we'll stick with... Cap 'N Crook... Who knows, maybe it will eventually somehow grow on me..."
Cap goes back to looking like his normal happy self, jumping up and down and clapping at his team name being given the 'good enough' seal of approval.
Captain Pantheon: "Team Cap 'N Crook best team in all of wrestling! Stefan Sing is New Year Bish and... future WCF World Champion!"
Singh hides a small smirk that has formed on his face.
Steven Singh: "That may be a true statement, but I have a lot of work to do before that happens. And whether I like it or not, I'm going to need your help to get there, Cap. So what do you say, am I going to be able to trust you to help me defeat your hero and become the new top guy in the company?"
The Captain instantly freezes in place and stands as still as a statue. The realization of how big of an opportunity his partner has finally hit him at hearing Singh ask for his assistance in dethroning the man that Cap has considered the best in the business. After quickly thinking about it, Captain Pantheon gives his tag team partner another big thumbs up.
Captain Pantheon: "You can count on me, Stefan! I not going to let you down!"
Steven stands up and places a firm hand on Cap's shoulder.
Steven Singh: "I know you won't."
...
Location: WCF Headquarters Building in Reading, PA
Date: Tuesday January 3rd, 2017
Time: 09:15 am
The scene opens with two familiar faces sitting across from each other in big comfy, overstuffed chairs in front of a full camera crew in a conference room at the WCF Headquarters building. The character sitting camera right, with a handful of notes in his lap is WCF correspondent, Hank Brown, dressed in his usual, cheap grey suit that is the best his marginal salary can afford. Sitting camera left, looking like a million bucks with his shiny, silver title belt slung over his shoulder is the black and white costumed hero of the WCF Galaxy, Captain Pantheon. Eventually, the man behind the camera points at Brown, letting him know that they're rolling.
Hank Brown: "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining me on the WCF Network today for this special live presentation from the WCF Studios here in beautiful Reading, Pennsylvania. I have with me one half of the WCF Tag Team Champions, a man that, well, at this point really needs no introduction. Captain Pantheon, thank you so much for being with us today."
Captain Pantheon quickly stands up and bows to Brown for a prolonged moment before finally standing upright and returning to his seat.
Captain Pantheon: "Thank you, Mr. Hank Brown. It been a long time since I last talk to you!"
Brown smiles and nods.
Hank Brown: "It sure has, Cap. It's nice to see you again and nice to see that you're still holding on to that!"
Hank points at the title belt over the Captain's shoulder. Cap acknowledges Brown's words by slapping his belt.
Captain Pantheon: "Yes, my partner, Stefan Sing, and I work hard everyday to make sure that we stay best team in WCF for long, long, long time!"
Brown glances down at his notes.
Hank Brown: "I'm sure that you two do, and after the New Year Bash match at Slam, it looks like your partner will have to work twice as hard coming up, as he has a big opportunity ahead of him, getting to face World Champion, Joey Flash, at Rise Up on January 29th for the World Title."
The Captain nods furiously as Hank speaks.
Captain Pantheon: "Yes, I very proud of my partner for earning such big opportunity! I of all people know he work very hard and he deserve this chance to face the best wrestler in the company and my favorite wrestler of all time!"
Brown again looks down at the papers in front of him.
Hank Brown: "Yes, you've in fact told the WCF Galaxy before that Joey Flash is your favorite wrestler in WCF and that you're even, the 'Joey Flash Fan Club' President. So are you telling me and the rest of the WCF Galaxy that you're for sure in the Steven Singh corner?"
Cap pauses to think about how he wants to answer this, what he knows is, very important question. Captain Pantheon knew before agreeing to the interview with Brown that this exact question would be brought up, and while it wouldn't be easy to answer, he knew in his heart what was right.
Captain Pantheon: "Yes, Mr. Hank Brown, I am Jory Splash Fan Club Presidente. Yes, Splash my favorite wrestler of all time. And while I could give you quick answer about who I backing, I not going to do that because I want all my cards laid out on counter so that there no confusion about who I going for."
Hank sits back in his chair, bringing his arms up.
Hank Brown: "By all means, Cap, lay it out for us!"
After a chin rub, Captain Pantheon begins to speak.
Captain Pantheon: "Stefan and I have been tag team partners and champions for quite awhile now. Like all teams, we've had our ups and downs, but for majority of our reign, it been mostly ups. When we in New Year Bish qualifying match where we against each other, it never even cross my mind to attack Sing and try to win match for myself. I had come up with plan from beginning to help Stefan win that match because he had helped me out before and it was my turn to help him out. I not think as just one individual wrestler right now..."
Cap briefly looks down at his title belt.
Captain Pantheon: "Just like me being a super hero, this belt you see over my shoulder come with big responsibility. This belt tell everyone in WCF Galaxy that I the tag team champion with my partner, and my partner is Stefan Sing. With that said, I owe it to my partner to be there for him when he need me no matter what the circumstance for as long as we are a team..."
Hank Brown looks on with eager anticipation as the Captain takes a deep breath.
Captain Pantheon: "That's why for main event at Rise Up, I will be in Stefan Sing's corner! As much as I love Jory Splash, and I do, I need to be there for my partner and show him that we will continue to be best team in WCF and best team in wrestling in the world!"
Brown nods, satisfied with with Captain Pantheon's answer.
Hank Brown: "Well there it is, but with which wrestler you're backing being official, I have a whole other set of questions for you. The most glaring of which I would think, is your name. I mean, you're Captain PANTHEON. Joey Flash is very much in Pantheon, what exactly is your affiliation with them? Are you a member of Pantheon or??"
The Captain laughs and shakes his head side to side.
Captain Pantheon: "I not sure why this so hard for people to understand, but I guess I can talk about it! I'm a big fan of Pantheon, I very much appreciate what they do for this company and wrestling in general. My name being Captain Pantheon is basically my way of saying that I think they best thing going in wrestling today. Like when I use to be Captain WCF, I was just so happy to here and I think that this company best thing in wrestling at the time, I want to represent them. Here, it like when someone say they like hockey, so they are hockey fan. Well they could also like the Toronto Maple Leafs as their favorite team, that make them Toronto Maple Leafs fan."
Hank nods as he attempts to grasp Cap's explanation.
Hank Brown: "So you becoming Captain Pantheon instead of being Captain WCF was like you changing your favorite team?"
Captain Pantheon's eyes grow big and he points at Brown.
Captain Pantheon: "That exactly right! I was tired of way WCF wrestlers not being able to get on same page as great group and I see that Pantheon know how to get the job done time and again. That when I decide that Pantheon who I want to be my group and I show that when I change my name and colors!"
Cap stands up and motions to his costume by moving his hands up and down.
Hank Brown: "Well...that was actually a pretty damn good explanation and I think will help clear up a lot of confusion people had...so just to make it even more clear, you're not actually in Pantheon then, correct?"
The Captain slowly nods his head side to side.
Captain Pantheon: "No, I not. I mean, I love to be able to say I in Pantheon one day, in same group as my hero Jory Splash, and all those other incredible wrestlers. But right now, my focus on being Stefan Sing's partner and being in best tag team in the world today!"
Hank shuffles his papers around in his hands for a second before finding what he was looking for.
Hank Brown: "With your explanation there, I suppose your match for the upcoming Slam makes a little more sense now! Live Sunday January 8th, live once again from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the co-main event of the evening, you will be taking on David Sanchez with special guest referee, Joe Smarts, who had some words for you last week."
Captain Pantheon nods, looking more serious than he has in quite awhile.
Captain Pantheon: "Yes, I not exactly sure why Bro Sharts, or Captain SisterhoodofTravellingPants, or whatever he calling himself today have problem with real Captain, but I hope he call this match right down the middle because..."
Cap looks over at the wall of the room for a moment, appearing to be deep in thought. After awhile, his gaze returns to Brown.
Captain Pantheon: "I hope he call it down the middle because Dirty Sanchez and I going to tear the house down! It been my dream since I get to WCF to be in big matches against best wrestlers in the world. I mean heck, my very first match in the company was against Rilith, and we all know she infamous around here! But Sanchez, I mean this guy is absolute hot fire right now! Anyone who not see his performance in Final Destination match at One is missing out on a truly masterful wrestling performance! The names he up against in that match, he face some of strongest competition I ever see in one match and he prove that he one of elite in all of wrestling today."
The Captain holds up a finger, eventually pointing to his title belt.
Captain Pantheon: "But as I tell you time and again, NEVER count out the Captain! I a champion for a reason and I not become that by backing down from a challenge! I know that Dirty Sanchez going to go hard in our match, I know that he wouldn't want it any other way! But you know, that where Sanchez going to get himself into trouble against your friendly neighborhood Captain! You see, when I in match I relax in there and pick my spots to attack and take over the match because I just having so much fun! Judging by every Dirty Sanchez promo I've ever seen, this guy have no chill! And just like his promos, in the wrestling ring this guy is all out aggression all the time! He going to attack the Captain with everything he have right off the bat and try to end this right away!"
Captain Pantheon chuckles.
Captain Pantheon: "Yeah with this insane style, that probably why even though he been around WCF a lot longer than the Captain, we have roughly the same number of match experience in WCF! I sure that if I had looong break away from company, like he did, I could probably come up with incredible promos and go all out in every match too! But unlike Sanchez, I have the durability and endurance to stick around and not just be flash in pan at random times when I feel like it!"
Cap brings a hand up to stop himself momentarily.
Captain Pantheon: "Now before you ask another question Hank Brown and the WCF Galaxy think that Captain not big wrestling fan, yes I did see some of Dirty Sanchez stint in that other wrestling company. I know he was trying to be governor there or something like that and it inevitably not go so well and then he done and turn tail back to WCF to attempt the same thing. This is what Dirty Sanchez do, he have great short runs, like with this governor thing or when he was US Champion here in WCF. And then just like that, poof! Where he go?! What about the Captain? Well I been here almost full year now, taking on all comers week after week including Mr. Sanchez."
The Captain points at his chest.
Captain Pantheon: "I not let people down. Just like I not going to let Stefan Sing down when I in his corner when he take on Sanchez friend and my hero, Splash. I going to be here in WCF for long time to come and I not going to leave people wondering why I leave them behind and what could have been."
Brown sits silent for a moment, in shock at how strong Captain Pantheon's words came off.
Hank Brown: "Wow Cap, so you're not a Dirt... David Sanchez fan then?"
Captain Pantheon slowly turns to Hank. After an awkward pause, Cap's expressionless face morphs into a big, toothy smile.
Captain Pantheon: "Of course I like Dirty Sanchez! He great wrestler and he in Pantheon! Look Hank Brown, this nothing personal against Sanchez, it just business. Not only is he my opponent on Sunday, but he holding that Final Destination briefcase that give him title shot anytime he want it! When Sing pull off huge upset and beat Flash for World Title at Rise Up, I know that Sanchez going to be itching to cash in that briefcase and try to take out my partner to become new champion. Until and when that time come, I going to be thorn in Sanchez's side, constantly interrupting any delusions of grandeur he have about becoming top wrestler in the company! Stefan Sing is next top guy and like your Captain, he not going to randomly disappear anytime soon, just to reemerge when it convenient!"
Cap now points at his face.
Captain Pantheon: "Get good look at this face..."
The camera zooms uncomfortably close on the Captain's randomly blemished, masked face.
Captain Pantheon: "For foreseeable future, this going to be the face of your nightmares, Dirty Sanchez. Any time you think of becoming champion after Sing steals it from Splash, I going to make sure I there to ruin your party. The beginning of your nightmares starts on January 8th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. I going to hit you like charged Spirit Bomb you never saw coming!"
Hank waits a moment after the Captain's last sentence to make sure he's finished.
Hank Brown: "Well I guess the only question I have left for you Cap is will you remain Captain Pantheon, now that you are going to be crossing their paths, in a not so friendly way?"
Again, Captain Pantheon gets to laugh.
Captain Pantheon: "Hank Brown, just because I have issue with person on the team, doesn't mean they not my favorite team anymore! Pantheon is still the best group in wrestling today, they're just not UNBEATABLE like many people make them out to be! I going to be first one to prove that if you have enough, toughness, endurance, power of the people, and super hero power going for you, ANYONE here is beatable. After I do what I do, it will be Stefan Sing's turn to shock the world! And once Stefan and I dethrone the greatest group in the wrestling world, well... I guess I just call myself 'Captain' and be my own favorite team! Ha!"
Hank Brown flips a couple of the papers on his lap around, making sure he didn't miss anything.
Hank Brown: "That's all I have for you today, Cap. Thank you so much for stopping by today, that was a very insightful look into what exactly is currently going on in your wrestling career! Good luck in your match against David Sanchez and I look forward to seeing you again sometime soon!"
The Captain jumps out of his chair and stands on it, striking one of the most ultimate super hero poses he has ever performed for a WCF audience.
Captain Pantheon: "Thank you, Mr. Hank Brown! Next time I see you, Stefan Sing will be World Champ and I will prove that I good enough to be in Pantheon or any group that I consider the best because I AM the best! BANZAI!!"
After concluding his interview with Hank Brown, Cap jumps down from the chair and shakes hands with Brown. He then runs full speed out of the WCF Headquarters building, like only the Captain can do. Captain Pantheon is met in the parking lot by several young fans that he signs autographs for and poses for pictures with. While finishing up meeting with his adoring fans, one of the pockets in Cap's super hero costume vibrates and he pulls his phone out, smiling at the name on the caller ID.
Captain Pantheon: "Stefan! How are you doing today?! Did you see my special interview on the WCF Network?!?"
Steven Singh: "Whoa! Take it easy there, killer. I'm good and I sure did, I just called to thank you for making it official, I know that when you say you're going to do something, you do it."
Captain Pantheon: "You bet I'm going to, partner! I tell you that the Captain going to have your back because we the tag team champions and I mean it! They can put me up against ANY member of Pantheon, Splash included, and I going to give them best fight that I can give them!"
Steven Singh: "Well before you move on to Splash, how about you train extra hard this week to try to beat David Sanchez. The guy is no joke, Cap, and I don't want you getting completely messed up before you get to be in my corner at Rise Up."
Captain Pantheon: "Don't worry, I see what Dirty Sanchez has done since he come back, and I going to put everything my super hero body can handle into my training this week! I know that he like to aim low but I going to take the high road and beat him in a way that only a super hero like me can beat him!"
A moment of silence occurs before Singh speaks from the other end again.
Steven Singh: "Listen to me Cap and listen well, don't do anything STUPID to get yourself hurt. When you're going up against a wrestler of that caliber, if they ever feel like they're down in a fight, they're going to do whatever it takes to win. You need to be ready to INTELLIGENTLY defend yourself against whatever comes your way. I don't trust that Joe Smarts guy that's reffing your match either. Can you PROMISE me that win or lose, you'll just give the WCF fans the best performance you can and then get the hell out of there immediately after the match is over with?"
Captain Pantheon: "I promise you that I will do that, Stefan, you can count on me! I not going to ever give you up, and I not going to ever let you down!"
Steven Singh: "...Cap, did you just fucking Rick Roll me? Wait, you know what, it doesn't even matter. Just do what I ask and I'll see you after the main event, which I'm in by the way if you're not already aware."
Captain Pantheon: "Oh, main event, congrats! And you got it, partner! Dirty Sanchez going to face the best Captain the WCF has ever seen! I going to show them that it's Cap 'N Crook's time to rule the WCF, BANZAI!!!"
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Captain Pantheon: "Oh, and since you such big fan of music and you're going to have to turn back time to when you were better than the Captain to have a chance, here a special little video for you, Dirty Sanchez!