The Time Nears

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November 20 2009
Jay Price's Home
WCF Interview

JJ Biggs = 2 Months, 10 Days

Bobby Cairo = 2 Months, 02 Days

Jay Price = 2 Months

Jay Price finishes writing the last line on the white board and steps back to admire it.

Price: That truly is a sight to see isn't it Hank.

Price looks over at Hank Brown who is sitting on Price's couch. Hank tilts his head and stares at the board in confusion.

Hank: Jay I'll be honest, I have no idea what it means.

Price: It's a list of the longest Television Title reigns in WCF history. In less than two weeks I'll be going down in history as the greatest Television Champion ever. And you want to know the best part?

Hank: Sure what is it?

Price turns around to face Hank and grabs the WCF TV Title off of the coffee table between them.

Price: There isn't a damn person on this roster that can match up with me in the ring. So Hank, you and everyone else need to get used to this sight because this belt is staying around my waist for a long, long time.

Hank: Jay I know you're confident and really believe in yourself. But you gotta be realistic at some point and realize that one day the times going to come where someone beats you.

Price looks Hank dead in the eyes.

Price: Beats me? Hank you really don't realize who you're talking to yet do you?

Hank (looking slightly frightened): Jay we've talked plenty of times already in the past. I'm pretty sure I know you quite well.

Price (with a very serious expression on his face): No. No you don't Hank. You and everyone around me think that you know me but you're all oblivious as to what's really going on with me. You all choose to see the Price that you want to see. You choose to see the cocky and arrogant Price that's willing to bend the rules if it means he'll get a win. But what you and everyone else doesn't see is how my own inner demons cause a constant struggle within me.

Hank (looking even more frightened): What are you talking about?

Price: Soon enough my friend. Soon enough you along with the rest of the world will know. (Price goes back to smiling now) But for now we have other business to discuss.

Hank (looking rather relieved): Oh umm yeah. Actually can we take a quick break, I really need to call my wife and check up on her and let her know that I'll be running a little late tonight.

Price: No problem, how bout we meet up back here in the living room in fifteen minutes.

Hank: Sounds good.

Hank gets up off of the couch and heads outside to make his phone call while Price heads over to the bar in the corner of the room to get himself a drink. As he makes himself a drink Price begins to think about the events that have occurred recently.

November 17 2009
New York City, New York
9am Press Conference

Price is sitting behind a table wearing a custom made black three piece Armani suit, with two equally well dressed men sitting on either side of him. Price and the two men are hunched over whispering to one another as the room begins to slowly fill with various members of the press, each representing a different media outlet. Once the room is full the man sitting to Price's right gets up and stands behind a podium with several microphones on it.

Craig: Good morning everyone and welcome to this major press conference. My name is Craig Davies and to my left is my business associate David Carmichael. Beside him is of course a man that needs no real introduction. You've seen him main event PPV's around the country and you can see him every Monday night on WCF's Slam. He is the current Wrestling Championship Federation Television Champion and quite simply, the future of professional wrestling. Ladies and Gentlemen of the press...Jay Price.

Price stands up for a few seconds as dozens of cameras click off shots of the TV Champ. Price sits back down and Craig again addresses the crowd.

Craig: The way we would like to run this conference is for us to make our announcement and then following that we'll be having a q and a portion where you can feel free to ask any questions you might have. With that being said I'd like to invite Mr. Price up to the podium, as he will be the one making this announcement.

Price again stands up and joins Craig at the podium. He adjusts some of the microphones to suit him and looks out at the crowd.

Price: Good morning.

Crowd: Good morning.

Price: Once again I would like to personally thank all of you for coming out this morning. I felt as though the news was quite simply too large for another random interview that wouldn't be seen by anyone outside of the wrestling community and Craig and David totally agreed. Moving on to the first piece of news at hand, it is my pleasure to announce that I have officially hired Craig Davies and David Carmichael as my personal business consultants. They are two of the most successful and highly recommended agents on all of the eastern coast and I have brought them in to help me negotiate several business ventures that I have been offered recently, the first of which is the reason for this conference. After considerable time spent discussing all of the positives and negatives, we have come to an agreement with an up and coming clothing manufacturer that will be focusing on myself to push a new line of clothing. In return for my services as a client and spokesperson, I in turn have been given exclusive rights for all designs and naming of the brand which I will be announcing within the coming weeks. Now I know all of you are eager to ask what I'm sure are many, many questions, but I'd like to keep this as civilized as possible. So if you have a question please raise your hand and I'll call on you. Please limit yourselves to one question at a time, this way we can get as many in as possible.

All at once every person in the room raises a hand as Price scans the audience.

Price: Oh wow..umm. How about you miss, right there in the second row.

Reporter: Jennifer K. from the New York Times. Mr. Price this company that you're partnering with, are you simply buying into the company or are you taking full control of it?

Price: Great question. I will not be taking controlling interest in the company, I simply just bought some stock in them. There was talks from their side about me just buying the company out however at this time I thought it would not be in my best interest. Next...Sir how about you in the back?

Reporter: Ronald White from Channel 6 news. Mr. Price you mentioned that you had several business opportunities presented to you recently, including this one. What other opportunities have you been offered?

Price: Well I don't want to let all of the surprises out at once, however I can tell you that the majority of the offers I received were similar to this one. Several athletic wear companies wanted me to design clothing for them, others wanted me to endorse sneakers. A lot of these offers are still being considered so at this time I don't feel as though I should drop any names, but if anything changes I will make it open to the public. We're almost out of time but I think we can take one more question. Yes miss..you in the middle.

Reporter: Sara Black from Newsday. Mr. Price what do you have to say to critics that claim you are in fact a paper champion with no real merit?

Price: Well first I have to question why you would choose this press conference to ask such a question but I digress. To answer your question, well quite simply all I have to say is look at my past very carefully before you make such accusations. I've beaten some of WCF's so called best young talent on a weekly basis and have held on to this title. Every time I have been faced with a challenge I have met it head on and each time I have walked out still the champion. However for the critics that continue to question my title reign, I suggest that you watch Slam this week and watch me once again retain my WCF Television Championship. Once again thank you ladies and gentlemen for your time, and do drive safely.

Price steps away from the microphones and out of earshot from anyone besides Craig and David.

Price: What the fuck was that all about? I thought you told all of them before they came in to keep the questions strictly non-wrestling related?

David: Jay I swear we told them. That last reporter must have felt like she needed to prove something.

Price: Yeah well luckily I know how to keep calm under pressure. But next time I don't want to see any fuck ups like this one. I hired you two because you're the best and you guaranteed you'd make me money. Don't make me fire your asses before we get to week two.

David: Jay we swear we'll make it up to you. And next time we'll make damn sure nothing like that happens.

Price: Good. Now I have to get to the airport by noon so I can catch my flight home. You two stay here and finish up the paperwork and then let me know when you get back to Philadelphia.

Craig: Sounds good man.

David: Will do. Have a safe flight.

Price heads out the back door and pulls out his cell phone to call the driver from the rental car agency. He tells him where to bring the car before hanging up and dialing Seth Lerch's number. As the phone rings the car pulls up beside him. Price hops in the backseat and the car takes off for the airport with the beautiful Philadelphia skyline behind them.

November 20 2009

Price is still standing by the bar in his home, drink in hand, when Hank comes back into the room.

Hank: Hey Jay are you okay?

Price: Huh? Oh...yeah I'm fine, just thinking some things over. So are we good to get this thing started?

Hank: Yeah we're all set.

Price: Good because I have some things to take care of in the morning before my flight out to Idaho.

Hank: Well this won't take long at all. You know the drill by now, we just need a few comments from you about your match and your opponents.

Price: All right well shoot.

Hank motions over to the camera guy to start the countdown.

3...2...1

Hank: Hello WCF Universe, I am of course Hank Brown and with me once again is the WCF Television Champion Jay Price. Jay thanks once again for allowing us into your beautiful home to do this interview.

Price: Well Hank I don't know if I'd say I let you. When you knock on a guy's door for forty-five minutes I'd say that's borderline obsession.

Hank: Moving on. This week marks the first time you're going to be on the card in two weeks. How's it feel to finally know you'll be getting back into the ring?

Price: What are you talking about Hank? Last week I had a title defense.

Hank: Jay you beat up a midget dressed as Logan. In fact you had him beat down before the bell even rang. Are you honestly going to count that as a victory.

Price: I don't need to count anything Hank. Look it up in the official WCF records, you'll see it was counted as being a legitimate match.

Hank shakes his head in disapproval.

Hank: Well this week you will in fact be facing some real wrestlers as you tag with Greenfever to face off against the team of Hector Rodriguez and Slickie T.

Price: Ah yes, yet another tag team match where my title is on the line. Seth sure does like to mix things up doesn't he? Well it doesn't mean anything to me at all Hank. I've said it once and I'll say it again, I can beat anyone at anytime in any type of match. As for this week I couldn't be more shocked that Hector Rodriguez has found himself yet another way to weasel his way into a title match against me. I mean this is what, his fourth chance at the belt? Who's ass is he kissing to keep getting all these chances? As for Slickie T, well I think I'll just let Greenfever finish what he started at XIII.

Hank: So it would be safe to assume that you once again have no issues with saying, with confidence, that you guarantee a successful title defense?

Price: My you learn quick Mr. Brown. Of course I can sit here comfortably and guarantee a win. I mean really what do I have to fear? Slickie T? Greenfever damn near broke him in half less than a week ago and he's going to be trying to finish the job on Slam. Ricky Ricardo? I've beaten him enough times that I'm going to need to start using two hands to count them all on. Look Hank, until I start getting some real challenges, you should just naturally assume that I gave you my guarantee for the week. Okay?

Hank: Sounds good Jay. We'll I think that's all for tonight so we shall see you on Monday night. Best of luck to you.

Price: Luck? I don't need any fucking luck Hank. I'm going to win because it's what it do.

The camera feed is cut and the cameraman begins to put away his equipment as Hank grabs his coat. Price walks with them to the door and watches as they pull away in their WCF van. Price shuts the door and heads back into the living room to relax on the couch. He picks up a nearby remote and hits a button to turn down all the lights in the room. He hits another button and a nearby fireplace roars to life bathing the room in light and warmth. Price sits back in the plush cushioning of the couch, staring into the flames. He looks down at the other end of the couch at the title belt resting on the armrest. He reaches over and grabs it, bringing it over and setting it in his lap.

Price: Two months. I still remember the day I pinned Anastasia to win this title. If it hadn't been for that bastard Hot Johnny Hott attacking me from behind after the match that night would have been simply perfect. But things still turned out pretty well if I do say so myself.

Price runs his fingers over the engraved nameplate.

Price: I guess the only real question is how long will it be until I have a second belt to carry around? My guess...not long at all.

Price leans back and stares into the flames with a smirk on his face as he thinks about Lerch's reaction to the text message he sent him concerning Slam.

Price: He'd better let me go through with this.

Price says nothing more as he gets up off of the couch, switches off the fireplace, and heads upstairs to get some sleep before his meeting tomorrow.

November 22 2009
Boise, Idaho
Price's Hotel Room

Price is pacing about his hotel room, cell phone in hand, waiting for Seth Lerch to pick up.

Price: Seth it's about damn time you answered your phone.
*silence*
Price: Yeah, yeah, whatever. Did you get my voicemail from the other day?
*silence*
Price: And did you talk to the guys that take care of that sort of thing?
*silence*
Price: And you're one hundred percent sure that everything will be ready for Slam?
*silence*
Price: Excellent. I need everything to be in order for Slam so that my plans go off without a hitch. By the way, it's good to see you doing your job for once.
*silence*
Price: Yeah you tell me that about twice a week Seth and I don't take you serious any other time. So why don't you get your panties out of your asscrack and stop whining.
*silence*
Price: That's a good boy. Anyway I'll see you tomorrow, I'm about to go out and get something to eat.
*silence*
Price: No you can't come. God man, get yourself some friends.

Price hangs up his cell phone and shakes his head.

Price: I swear, sometimes I think he should have been born a woman.