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Suddenly as the infamous quote hit the PA, the crowd erupted to they're feet for the Champ. Slipknot's ripping guitar blasted over the PA as the lights flashed, flickered and skipped to the beat of the music, as smoke poured out from the backstage, along with two towering columns blasted up into the air from each side of the stage. Soon Johnathan Riker appeared from the shroud of smoke and darkness that engulfed the entrance way of the stage. With his crooked posture, and grotesque mask he walked out with his head tilted like an curious animal. In his hand hung the EEW World Heavyweight Title, fastened together so one of the straps wouldn't drag along the ground.

Riker walked down the ramp, his head snapping back and forth, scanning the crowd as they applauded the Champion. Approaching the ring Johnathan sped up his pace so he could clear the ropes when he slid under them, just before getting on the apron Johnathan slid the title into the ring, close to the ropes.. Slithering to his feet near the turnbuckle, Johnathan picked up the title, unsnapped it, slinging it over his shoulder. Riker slowly circled the ring for a few moments as the crowds cheering nearly shook the arena. He just gave them a calm look as he scanned over the crowd from behind his mask. Then as the crowd began to die down, Riker was handed a mic, he got to the middle of the ring, and paused. Looking to the canvas for a few seconds as he thought about the fans, what exactly he was thinking no one but him knew.

Riker was silenced when ‘Superbeast’ by Rob Zombie hit the PA System, and the crowd was bewildered when Joshua Danielson once again stepped through the curtains, thinking that they’d never see him even in an EEW ring again, let alone the ARENA. He stopped at the top of the steps with a microphone in his hand, with his EWA World Title belt around his shoulder on his left arm. Joshua waited for the crowd’s reaction to die down before he began to speak.

“Yes, yes, I’m back. After all the talk I made earlier about not accepting any bookings from EEW, I’m back here in the arena? “But why?” You ask. Well, let me tell you. When I said barring unforeseen circumstances, that means that there’s a chance that my mind may be swayed. But I’m not just coming back for any old singles match…”

Joshua stayed silent for a second as the crowd pondered, before continuing.

“I want YOU Riker.”

The crowd was in awe of another Riker vs. Danielson match! They cheered the thought, and Joshua was silent until they finished.

“You see Johnathan, we’ve faced many times, but one thing has remained the same throughout the entire time. I’ve never beaten you. Each and every time we’ve been matched up in the squared circle, you’ve come out the better man, and I aim to change that… At EEW’s One Night Stand.

“Riker, I fully intend on defeating you in the ring, and I want to do it on EEW’s biggest stage. I want to take your title and hold it around my waist, not only to show EEW’s management that I’m good enough, not only to show THE WORLD that I’m good enough, but to finally prove to myself that beyond a shadow of a doubt, I have what it takes to win the deciding match. And if it takes finally defeating you and winning EEW’s biggest prize to do it? Then so be it.”

The crowd roared for the thought of ONS’ main event being Riker vs. Danielson for the title! They were on their feet for just the IDEA of two of EEW’s rising stars facing off in the main event of the biggest Pay-Per-View of the year!

“Oh, and Johnathan, just to sweeten the pot for you… Even though I can’t offer an IMMEDIATE shot at my title… If you do this, and I’m able to defend my EWA World Championship against Chrono Clepsydra at Dementium… Come on over to MY territory, and I’ll give you shot at MY title. What do you say Riker?”

Joshua put the hand with the microphone at his side and held his title with the other while waiting for Riker’s response.

(normally i'd follow your wishes, but i kind of have to interuppt after last weeks results)

The lights dim down as Scream hits. the crowd rises to their feet as Jarel Damone steps out and heads for the ring. He steps up onto the apron and into the ring over the top rope, then takes up a mic and signals the music to cut off.

"Well guys, this was cute and all, and probably a good idea, except for one very clear fact. Last week, the main event match was me and harli to determine the number one contender to your title, Riker, and standing in front of you is the winner. Which means, unfortunately for you, the main event of One Night Stand is already decided. I've waited a long time to get my shot at the title I never lost, and I'm not passing it up. So, I hate to break it to you, Joshua, but if you want a shot at Riker, you're gonna have to wait in line."

Jarel watches Riker and listens before he speaks again. "There is one simple thing. Like you, I have problems with EEW management. I've been screwed. I am still the only man in history to have never actually lost the title. I was stripped out of it for foley's little favorite, CwP, who nearly drove this company out of business. Furthermore, despite being fired and rehired constantly, I managed to claw my way back to the top, back to main event level. So you tell me, why should I step aside and give up what I earned, for anyone?"

(i seriously wish cartwright would change that history thread, cuz cwp made it wrong and it's still wrong)
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-Carty

"Let me rephresh your memory, riker. First off, I didn't lose to cwp. Cwp ran like the little b***h he is, and i pinned my brother. Instead of giving me the title as was right, Foley fired me, again. Fast forward to one night stand 2008. I lost to Shadow due to interference from Animok, not because Shadow could beat me. But lets face facts here, Riker, you've never faced me. Therefore you have no right to just brush off my challenge. And you think I should step aside? Tell me this, when did Joshua earn a title shot? See when I was here in the beginning, you earned your shot. Even Cwp earned his shot, he just couldn't win fair and square so he enlisted Foley's help to take it. But let's examine this" Jarel pauses . "Joshua has never beaten you. I am the man that was stripped of the title due to a stipulation that was never actually in my contract. You know you can beat Joshua. You've never stepped in the ring against me. Given all of that, it sounds like you're scared. I mean, after all, in the past year, I have gone through the likes of Chrono, Jed, Bounty Hunter, and Harli to get here. Not that beating Jed counts for as much, but still, facts are facts. So, what's the matter, Riker? Are you scared to stare into the eyes of the Dragon, the being that wants one thing and one thing only, your title? Or are you just scared in general to face anyone you can't say you've beaten?"