The Deal [KOTC PPV]

[Mister Mirage]

Lights within the WWF dimmed.
Oh my God... Wooooooooooooaaaaah
Welcome to the Jungle suddenly played over the PA. The epic opening to the Guns 'N Roses masterpiece echoed throughout the arena.
Beams of lights danced on stage in rhythm of the music, exciting the crowds. Cheers erupted as a lone figure was raised onto the stage by an elevator.

Welcome to the jungle we got fun and games
We got everything you want honey, we know the names
We are the people that can find whatever you may need
If you got the money honey we got your disease



Cyrus! Cyrus! Cyrus! The beams combined to form one spotlight over the individual, finally revealing the Untamed Lion, Cyrus Leone! The Lion took one more drag from his cigar before dropping on stage, giving it a quick stomp. He was clearly not here to compete as he was entirely decked out in a black cashmere suit. This had to be a business call!

Giving a smile, the Hall of Famer spoke through a hands-free mic as he made his way down the ramp. "Ladies and Gentlemen, we have finally arrived to the finals of one of the greatest events in professional wrestling, the King of the Canvas! And of course, only the greatest promotion in pro-wrestling can deliver the caliber of competitors such as Miranda Rose, Trent, White Tiger, and of course Bad Boy! This, ladies and gentlemen, is the the place to be! Right here in the WWF!" Reaching the ring, he casually made his way up the steps. "In fact, I hope everyone will forgive me, but I think I'll take the pleasure of being the first person to step foot in the ring tonight!" Cyrus paused at the last step and grinned as he looked up into the audience, building the suspense while slowly entering the ring. Cheers erupted as he finally pressed his left sole onto the canvas.

"Now, unfortunately, I haven't come to the WWF tonight as a competitor, but as a fan of the product of the company I've been a part of for over a decade! I was thrilled to find out a good friend of mine is actually running things these days, spearheading the new direction of this grand company!" The Lion briefly paused as he lifted his hat and placed it on the ring post. "However, I am saddened to hear some of the events that have transpired during my time off and I'd like to take a moment to address those grievances with the boss tonight!" Cyrus motioned to the stage. "If you would be so kind, Cart, would you come down here?"

 

[Cartwright]

After a brief pause, Cigaro by System Of A Down blasts-out of the arena speakers as the General Manager enters. Cartwright is dressed in his fanciest white suit for WWFGs big return to Pay-Per-View. Cartwright recieves a microphone from a member of the ringside crew as he stands on the ramp, preparing to address Cyrus Leone.

Cartwright: "Finally, the great Cyrus Leone is here at last to grace us with his presence! The multiple time WWFG World Heavyweight Champion! The Royal Rumble and Money In The Bank winner! It's so nice to finally see you again...."

Security begins to make its way around the arena.

Cartwright: "...NOT! I sacked your arse last Octane for inactivity! Don't pretend like you didn't get your P45! You are trespassing right now, so it would be in your best interest to leave calmly and peacefully with these nice security guards as they escort you out of the building!"

The crowd is conflicted. They are happy to see Cyrus but they support Cartwright also as they have done for years. What's going to happen next?

JR: "This is some way to treat a supposed good friend! You give him and most of his family their pink slips and then throw him out when he comes to ask what's going on!"

King: "Do you believe everything that people say?! There's no hope for some people! Cyrus is holding-up the show right now! He could have asked to address Cartwright anywhere but inside the ring!"

 

[Mister Mirage]

"Now that" Cyrus pulls a slip of paper out of his suit. "is precisely why I'm here. This is what I was sent while I was out on injury... an unemployment form valid in the United Kingdom. Now that's not very nice, amigo!" Dropping the form he reached into his pocket once more. "Now this, you probably haven't read. You see, this is a letter from the board of directors, World Wrestling Federation, in regards to your little breach of my established 20 year, multi-million dollar contract with the company. So, along with a heartfelt apology, I am granted the final decision to terminate your position upon my discretion. Of course, you're welcome to read it, my friend." He holds the letter out. "A lot of useful information in that!"

 

[Cartwright]

Cartwright looks skeptical. He has had his assistant Holly going over contracts since he took office. He also knows that The Board Of Directors love him!

Cartwright: "I've been in this wrestling business for a long time Cyrus...as have you! Come on now! You should know better than that! You can't pull any tricks on me! You can give me your little piece of paper on your way up the ramp if you really think it's going to make any difference!"

Cartwright asks the security around the ring to enter it and escort Cyrus out.

JR: "A multi-million, twenty year contract?! The ability to terminate a General Manager's position given to Cyrus by The Board?!"

King: "That sounds too good to be true! Who does Cyrus think that he is?! Bret Hart?! How daft would The Board have to be to give someone, who isn't even employed by them right now, such power?! Next he'll want creative control over how he leaves this arena!"

 

[Mister Mirage]

The Lion glanced around the ring at the security closing in. "I don't know what's funnier: you believeing your out of country form has any power, you thinking this is some kind of bluff or that your glorified budget rent-a-cops actually stand a chance against the Untamed Lion." He began removing his blazer, preparing for the fight as a few security guards entered the ring. "Just remember Cart, I gave you a chance to make this right." Without another word, Cyrus unleashed hell on his pursuers! He nearly kicked the first one's head off with the Lion's Fury! Turning, he downed the next with a running kitchen sink! Within seconds, the ring was littered with Cart's security.

 

[Cartwright]

Cartwright shakes his head, what a mess this is turning into!

Cartwright: "Damn it! Rubbish guards! Who even hired you all?!"

Cartwright now knows what he must do. He can't let Cyrus get away with this.

Cartwright: "If they can't throw you out, I guess I'll just have to do it myself!"

The crowd roars as Cartwright takes off his jacket and enters the ring, staring down this rebellious ex-employee!

JR: "No way! I never expected to see this here at King Of The Canvas!"

King: "This is the only way left to settle things!"

Cartwright: "I'm not going to let you ruin this show for all these great WWFG fans watching in this arena and at home Cyrus!"

Cartwright raises his fists up, prepared for a fight.

 

[Mister Mirage]

The Lion smirked and gave a slight nod when Cart entered the ring. "It's unfortunate that for the first time in four years that we were one on one in ring would be under these circumstances. But then again..." Cyrus pulled out a second cigar from his pant pocket. Rushing in from behind, a familiar bearded stage hand would attempt to drive a camera into the back of the boss's head!

 

[Cartwright]

Cartwright was all prepared to take Cyrus down, but he wasn't expecting one of his trusted cameramen to betray him as a camera shatters into pieces after colliding into the back of The Englishman's head, leaving him face-down on the mat unconscious!

JR: "BAH GAWD KING! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!"

King: "Everybody wants their P45!!"

 

[Mister Mirage]

"Go ahead and tenderize him a little bit boys, I'm not quite ready yet." Cyrus spoke through his gritted teeth as he searched his jacket pocket for his cigar lighter. A second, larger bearded man stepped into the ring and the two began to stomp and kick at the Englishman!

Lighting his cigar the Lion finally spoke up again, talking down to Cart's body. "Now then, what the hell is wrong with you, you silly English ********?! You canceled the Rumble for this garbage, you've got Miranda running around here hopped up on some kind of drug, you're rehiring Salem of all people, and worst of all you're sending the most decorated wrestler in the WWF a dear John letter?!" He pointed down at Cartwright and spoke to the bearded men, who were clearly Raz and Axel in disguise. "Pick up that son of a b***h, I want him to look at me when I'm talking to him, dammit!"

Looking into Cart's unconscious face, the Lion continued to speak. "You think this is some kind of game?! You don't get to make the rules of your position... because all you are is a glorified television host with a fancy title. Money and power run things around here, that's the way it's always worked!" Cyrus shook his head. "I don't enjoy doing this to you Cartwright, but I need to make sure this company, my company is left in the right hands."

"Then we come to the personal shots. You strip my family members of their championships, try to fire them, refuse to give my sister a match, try to send me a ******** British unemployment form! This Pay-Per-View should have had plenty of Leone competitors, instead you've got Salem Croft of all people fighting Drako and Tiger Hat fighting Bad Boy. It's boring!"

 

[Cartwright]

JR: "Cyrus Leone is letting an unconscious Cartwright know exactly how he feels!"

King: "It's a good thing we have this on record....unless the last working camera got smashed over Cartwright's head!"

JR: "Just listen to him! All he cares about is himself and his family!"

King: "Like a good Lion should! If I cared about my family, I'd do the exact same thing!"

JR: "Seems to me like he just doesn't like the changes that Cartwright is trying to make! Cyrus wants to keep the culture of using money and power to get his way! He doesn't want to earn anything!"

King: "Earning accomplishments is a waste of time! Why work hard for days, weeks, months or years when instead you can just buy it?!"

JR: "A bit uncalled for to insult the King Of The Canvas Final though! If he was in the tournament, he could have done something about it!"

King: "Oh you'll defend Tiger Hat and Bad Boy but no mention of Salem Croft!"

 

[Mister Mirage]

The Lion slipped out of the ring immediately ducking under the apron to retrieve a strategically placed duffel bag, courtesy of Cyrus' helpers. "No Women's division, no tag team division, no mid-card division, no hardcore division; that sounds like very bad business! You've got the second rate dragon that no one gives a ******** about carrying the company title and no competition to boot! That's alright, I'll build this company back up with the very belt I took from his big brother!" Cyrus unzipped the duffel bag to reveal the retired World Heavyweight Championship he won at WrestleMania 2008!

"Take a look at this belt." He held up the belt, this time speaking to the audience. "This belt is a perfect example of greatness! This represents a time when the WWF was the king of promotions, when power ran the company, and not some English nutter with his dragon sidekick!" With that, Cyrus boot Cart in the chest, kicking him onto his back. "This company will return to greatness, and it's up to me to lead it into its next generation!" He slung the belt across Cart's chest. "Here, make yourself useful." Axel held out a can of spray paint which Cyrus immediately used to spray paint the word Power across the center plate.

"This is the is no longer just the WWF, ladies and gentleman, this is Power!" The Lion now stood over Cart, holding the championship high over his head. "And I am it's real champion!" The Lion set the belt over his shoulder and stepped over to retrieve his hat. "Now take care of that waste of space, I believe there's a perfectly good dumpster around back!"

 

[Cartwright]

JR: "Cyrus has gone mad! He has just revealed his own championship! He thinks that he is the real WWFG Champion! He thinks that he is the man to lead the new WWFG towards greatness! All this talk about titles has gone to his head!"

King: "Looking at the state of Cartwright, nobody is going to argue with him over it or be able to stop him! Step aside Drako! It's The Leone's time now, not The Damones! Cyrus is back and he means serious business!"