the show comes back from a commercial with the camera coming in on a shot of the clear night's sky. It remains on the sky as the Dragon's voice rings out
"Tonight is a somber occasion. We are headed for the Royal Rumble. On the eve of the Rumble, 30 superstars sit in the back with the high hope that they can outlast 29 others to win that coveted title shot at the Undisputed championship on the grandest stage of them all. As these men sit back there on this night, many of them are gazing into the sky as I am. Deep down inside, some of them know they stand no chance. One of them knows in his heart of hearts that the rumble is his night. Or so he thinks. In reality, it is only the beginning of the end."
the camera comes down to reveal Jarel in a clearing in the woods.
"Last Supershow, we saw a somewhat controversial win for the reigning Undisputed champion. Matt Draven was screwed out of his possible comeback story by one Claire Hawkins, someone he viewed as a friend. It is sad to see friendships end, but in the end, the world is a savage place. Friends and allies stab you in the back at the first chance they get. Such is life. But perhaps, that was a blessing for Draven. For now, he doesn't have to look into the eyes of the Dragon. Now he doesn't have to gather his weapons and charge into the fire, only to get scorched in his attempt to slay the Dragon. But, this leaves Draze."
Jarel looks out across the field.
"I came here tonight to do some searching within myself, some meditation. Mentally, I am preparing myself for what I must do. You see, I have to reach back, and dig deep. I have to reach into that dark part of my soul to gain the strength with which to unleash all the force necessary to put down the champion."
The Dragon looks into the camera again
"I'm sure some of you are confused. What, you may ask, can I possibly need to meditate on when I've already beaten the man. Ah, but it is a fool that assumes that just because he's done it once, he can do so again with ease. I realize taht Draze stared into the eyes of the Dragon, and did not falter. He kept coming, showing the heart of a true warrior. Which leads me to the conclusion that he will do so again, and this time with the extra incentive that allows warriors to succeed and fight their best battles. He has the incentive of defending his Undisputed championship."
Jarel begins to walk out onto the field
"Here is what he fails to realize. I am the top beast in the wilderness. I am what makes men cower in fear. I am the strongest of the strong, the darkest of the dark. My domain is anywhere and everywhere I choose it to be. And frankly, Draze is standing atop my domain. My kingdom, if you will."
Jarel stops and gestures behind him.
"Look out into the wilderness. Look how peaceful it seems at night. And look in the trees, where the creatures of the night lurk. Look high into the cliffs where the big dogs of the area stand tall and like men, gaze up at the moon. They too, ponder their future. And my message to you, Draze, is simple. Like the children of the wild, you too, should gaze up into the mystical orb of the moon. Use it to peer into your soul, and there you will reach the truth. At the Royal Rumble, the Dragon, the true Dragon, will stand tall, with the championship raised high. You will be left to burn in the flames of your own failure."
the camera slowly fades out
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