One week ago
Much of the Honor staff is just settling into the Binions Casino offices of Honor. Black Jack McGraw is drinking some coffee and straightening some papers on his desk, as a fax comes in. Black Jack picks up the paper and then begins to read it.
Mr. McGraw, your services as an announcer are no longer needed here at Honor. Please call Mr. Rutherford’s office for further details.
Black Jack: What in the Hell? People tuned in to see what I had to say! What is the deal? This has to be a damn joke!
Then, a second fax begins to come though. Black Jack then snatches it from the machine.
As stated, your services as an announcer are not needed, but your services as a wrestler are.
McGraw then walks down the hall the elevator. He then gets in and hits the top floor for Logan’s office. As he stands there, he just stares at the fax in disbelief. The elevator arrives and he then walks to the receptionist.
Receptionist: Yes sir, how may I help you?
Black Jack: I need to see Mr. Rutherford.
Receptionist: Mr. Rutherford is in. Let me see if he can see you.
After talking on the phone she looks to Black Jack and motions him to go in.
McGraw enters the office and finds an elegant suite filled with all the luxuries and executive would want. He then walks over to a chair in front of Logan’s desk.
Logan: Have a seat, BJ. Now, what can I help you with?
Black Jack: Mr. Rutherford, I just got your fax
Logan: Fax.... Ah, yes... Look, Black Jack, I appreciate the job you did for Honor and Mr. CarMichael, but the truth is, I've decided to go with my guys
Black Jack: No, no, that's no problem..... I just wanted to know. Are you sure you want me to wrestle for Honor?
Logan: Oh, I apologize about that... Just so much going on right now... (Pause)
Yeah, if you think you can keep up with the boys, then I'd love to have the old Black Jack compete here in Honor
Black Jack: No, you know what I have done before. You know that once I get started, I don't stop. Are you sure you want that? No company has wanted that.
There is then a strained silence.
Logan: I know your history Black Jack... I know what your capable of... But that was a long time ago... But, if you still got the carnage and chaos in you, then by all means, lay it all out there.
With this, McGraw gives a huge smile.
Black Jack: So, who do you want me to keep up with this week?
Logan: Well... (Logan shuffles through the papers on his desk, before looking up at Black Jack)….. I've got someone who... Who is right up your alley.
Black Jack: Who?
Logan: Here.. (Logan hands him a sheet of paper, with some information regarding his opponent)
Black Jack looks for a minute.
Black Jack: Synic?
Logan: That's right.... Back in PrYde, this guy was something of a monster, or at least thats what the guys in the back called him
Black Jack: Well, thank you for the challenge. And thank you for the chance.
Logan: Look BJ, just remember... You and I……. as much as we'd like to stay young and run with the boys... We can't.... We're getting old. -He then pauses- So good luck.
Black Jack: I realize that. But for one last chance, it’s all worth it.
Black Jack then exits Logan’s office.
April 30, 2009
The Pit of Binions Casino
7:05 P.M.
Honor first house show has just started at its new location. The place is back to the rafters as all these Vegas fans have turned out to support the newest venture of Logan Rutherford. By now, Dean Thomas and Rocky Dalton have began their announcing duties for possible future Honor DVD entries.
Dalton: This is the big one Dean! We’re back and I mean back in style!
Thomas: Amen to that! My room here is nicer than my apartment back home.
Dalton: Hey, speak for yourself. I realize you’re one of those ham and eggers and anything is nice. Still, it’ll be get to get the ball back rolling…..
Just then, ‘Highway to Hell’ by AC/DC hits the PA. Then, a huge skull appears on the tron. Under it reads, ‘HARDCORE FOREVER’.
Thomas: Who can this be?
Dalton: I have no idea, Dean!
Just then, Black Jack McGraw emerges from behind the curtain carrying a steel chair wrapped in barbed wire. As he comes down to the ring, he points it over at Dean Thomas, as if to make a statement.
Dalton: Watch out, Dean. I don’t think he likes you very much.
Thomas: My question is, why is he here? I thought he was fired from announce duties.
Dalton: You’ve got me, Dean-o!
Black Jack now has a mic in the ring and looks around the crowd.
Black Jack: Well, I just was in the neighborhood and couldn’t think of a better place to be than right here at the Pit of Binions in Las Vegas, Nevada!
The fans go crazy…
Thomas: Oh boy! There goes the cheap pop.
Black Jack: Seriously though, it is my sad situation to have to tell all of you that I won’t be calling matches anymore for Honor.
The fans begins to boo.
Black Jack: No, no. It’s all for the best. You see, back when I was announcing, I always had one dream. I always had one thing in the back of this head of mine that kept me up at night. I would sometimes be calling matches and just thinking about this dream. Then, about a week ago, my dream became a reality. Logan Rutherford let me know that I was no longer needed as an announcer….
Thomas: Yeah, you already said that. Come on, out with it.
Black Jack: But, he also said he wanted me… BACK IN THE RING AS A WRESTLER!
The place then explodes with chears.
Dalton: OH MY GOD! HARDCORE IS BACK in HONOR!
Thomas: We’ll just have to see about that..
Black Jack: You see, in the past week, I’ve had to do some searching in my heart. I’ve had to look into myself and find all that old anger and rage that came out in so many of my match. You see, it takes a very special person to be able to thrown on thumbtacks or to be busted open by a chair. But, now, (pause) yes now…. I have found that person… Tonight I announce to all of Honor, HARDCORE is BACK!
After a huge applause, he continues.
Black Jack: This week, I have a test. I saw this guy wrestling on some of the old Pryde shows and let’s just say, he could be as brutal as anyone in the business. But you listen and listen good to me, Synic. You may be known as a monster by some! You might frighten little children when you walk down the street, but Synic….
He then begins to beat his head against the barbed wire wrapped chair. Blood then begins to flow crimson down his face.
Black Jack: You don’t know a thing about BLACK JACK! You don’t know how much I’ve wanted to get back into one of these rings! You don’t know how I’ve laid in bed at night and thought about the times I ripped someone open with chain. You see Synic, you may call yourself a monster of the Lord, but I am the one thing a monster can’t kill…. A NIGHTMARE! When we meet in the ring, I want you to bring you best game. I want you to bring it all, because no matter what you do, I won’t quit! For, in the beginning, God created man, but on Redemption, YOU will be destroyed! Thank you….. thank you very much!
McGraw then exits the ring, hands the mic back to Stacy Fox and walks back up the ramp. As “Highway to Hell” continues, the scene ends.
