Golden Opportunities

Menace 11
Jan. 26, 2004
Starring: Team EGO and Derecho
Writer: Leary and Josh

In the arena, 'Pussy Liquor' by Rob Zombie hit the speakers. Without any special lighting, Trey Vincent emerged from the back, alone, holding a black aluminum baseball bat. He glared around at the fans as he walked by them, but he didn't pay much attention to them at all. Something was on his mind. Vincent slid under the bottom rope and removed his title belt from around his waist, dropping it on the mat. It was strange to see Vincent out here all alone.

Vincent took the microphone from the ring announcer and stood at center ring, waiting for his music to be cut. It was. Vincent stood there, silent, for several seconds as boos made way to an 'ASS-HOLE, ASS-HOLE,' chant.

'Derecho...' Vincent snarled out, and the boos of the crowd changed to cheers for the star who made his return to wrestling and debut on a WWC show one week ago in Atlantic City. 'One week ago, Paul Levine in all his wisdom decided to sign somebody to come and 'get me.' Well, let me just remind you just how perfectly that plan worked out for you with Greg Davis and Sean Studd.

'You see, people are attracted to fame and the almighty dollar. Just like insects with no brains who fly into lights in the night. Derecho saw how I was carrying this federation on my back and he figured now it was safe to come here, where the place wouldn't rot like every other federation you've been apart of.

'But let me tell you something. In this federation, people just don't get handed title shots.'

Loud boos overwhelmed Vincent, who smiled.

'This belt is EARNED!'

Louder boos.

'But even though there is no chance in hell of me putting this title on the line against a scrub like you, I am more than willing to invite you to come out to this ring tonight and get the sports entertainment beating of your life at my hands! And as a bonus?' Vincent walked over to the side of the ring near the aisle and dropped the bat down there.

Vincent didn't say another word. He just waited, motioning with his hand for Derecho to bring his ass out to the ring.

One thing is for sure. he didn't have to wait much longer. 'Unstable' by Adema hits the PA system and the fans hit their feet as they look towards the entrance way in anticipation for the arrival of Derecho to WWC.

There he was.. coming out from behind the black curtain in his old traditional attire of a navy blue shirt and khaki pants. His shoulder length black-dyed hair was still intact from when fans remembered him back in 21w. Derecho grins as he walks down to the ring, stepping inside of it eventually. He daringly walks up to Trey Vincent and snags the microphone out of his hand, and then, showing some intestinal fortitude, turns his back to Vincent and walks away a few steps before turning his attention back to the world champion.

'Hello Trey.', states Derecho as he looks into the angered eyes of the WWC World Champion. 'Nice of you to invite me out here to share the spotlight with you. While I'm out here. I must agree with some things you have said, for you see, I am addicted to fame, I am addicted to money.. but you failed to mention. I'm also addicted to championship gold. namely yours.'

The fans cheer as Derecho points the WWC World Title Belt. Trey Vincent doesn't like that one bit.

'You see, being the world champion is something special to me. I've only been to the top of the mountain three times in my career. Once in the National Wrestling Alliance, once in Ring Rage Wrestling, and once in Wrestling. Being there, holding the gold at the top of the mountain produces a feeling like no other and after going through some of the bigger leagues that underestimated my talent and never gave me at shot, I've decided to come here and persue your world title belt. a title I'm overdue for.'

The crowd begins to boo heavily as Derecho turns around, noticing the fans' attention drawn to the top of the stage as Greg Davis and Sean Studd are seen, walking down to the ring. Derecho remembers Trey is still in the ring and suspects a set up. Derecho turns and ducks immediately as Trey swings the baseball bat at Derecho's head. Derecho turns and leaps into the air, connecting with a standing drop kick, knocking Trey to the canvas. Trey drops the bat and Derecho picks it up as Trey rolls out of the ring. As quickly as Trey leaves, Davis and Studd slide in to replace him.

Davis charges Derecho and swings with a clothesline, but Derecho ducks and jams the bat into Greg's stomach, doubling him over. Sean Studd, knocks Derecho down with a forearm to the head. The bat falls out of Derecho's hands and rolls out of the ring. Trey Vincent rolls back in as he and Studd pull Derecho up to his feet. They set Derecho up for a double suplex, but as they lift him into the air, Derecho reverses momentum and drops the two of them with a double DDT. Davis is back up and he charges towards Derecho, but Derecho tosses Davis over the top rope to the outside.

Davis has had enough of these games and grabs the bat.

'Hey Studd', yells Davis.

This grabs Sean's attention and Davis throws the bat into the ring in his direction, but Derecho intercepts and snags the bat. Studd and Vincent both roll out of the ring as Derecho picks up the WWC World Title and holds it high above his head to the cheering of the fans. Derecho then throws the title out of the ring at the champion in a show of disrespect towards him.

Derecho finds the microphone on the ring canvas and picks it back up.

'Well, seeing how you guys want to come out here and have a party, let's make things a little interesting. I'll challenge any one of you three to a match, here, tonight.' , states Derecho.

The fans erupt in cheer as they've been wanting to see Derecho in action.

'Trey. not tonight.. as much as I'd love to take your title from you.. I'm going to reserve that right for another day. Studd. I won't bother because all I have to do is mention Amy Campbell and you'll be down for the three count.. I'd like a challenge. so that leaves Greg Davis.. not much of a challenge by any means. but still it's better than nothing. Therefore, in this ring tonight, it will be Derecho one on one with Greg Davis.'

The fans cheer at the announcement of the challenge.

'And boys. let me make one thing clear.. tonight you will find out why only legends get remembered and I am...'

Derecho holds the microphone up in the air as the crowd screams 'Forever' in unison.

NEXT CHAPTER: Derecho vs. Greg Davis >>

©2004 John Leary