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(The video package closes and gives way to another full-arena shot. The screens in each ring have been taken down, and the five rings stand empty. In the center ring stands CSWA ring announcer RHUBARB JONES, ready to announce the final four participants.)
(Note: For a full list of participants by ring and their profiles, see the table below.)
RHUBARB JONES: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to CSWA ANNIVERSARY 2006: Coming of Age here in the historic CSWA Auditorium. Four CSWA championship are on the line here tonight. Introducing the first champion…
(CUEUP: “Eat the Rich” by Fozzy)
He is the risk-taking current Greensboro Heavyweight Champion. The master of the Karelin Driver, he will now step into the ring to pit his title against nine other competitors. This is JA!
(CUEUP: “Phoenix Rising” by Annihilator)
A former Olympian, martial artist and proud Native American, he is also the reigning Presidential Champion. Entering the ring at five feet eleven inches and two hundred fifteen pounds, this is JAY PHOENIX!!!!
(CUEUP: “Wings of a Butterfly” by H.I.M)
At six feet one and two hundred thirty pounds, he is a former Greensboro Champion. This twenty-five year old phenom is the high-flying United States Champion. Here is… KIN HIROSHI!
(The crowd is on its feet as the three CSWA champions take their place in the center of their respective rings. The lights in the arena go out completely until only five spotlights remain, highlighting the rings themselves. The four outer rings dim as the final spotlight focuses on the UNIFIED World Championship hanging above the ring.)
(CUEUP: “Beverly Hills” by Weezer)
RJ: Hailing from Sweetwater, Texas, he stands at six feet six inches and two hundred forty pounds. He has been a Greensboro Champion, a Unified Tag Team Champion, and a two-time CSWA World Heavyweight Champion. He has lasted through “Sixty Minutes in Mobile” and has battled against Eli Flair despite suffering severe injury. He has battled his brother until he was left in the hospital. He is the one-time “King of the Slackers,” the former “Mr. CSWA” and “King of All Media.” He is now the UNIFIED World Heavyweight Champion. He is… ”THE EPITOME” TROY WINDHAM!!!!”
(Pyro goes off from the four corners of the center ring as Troy Windham is lowered from the rafters, along with the UNIFIED World Championship belt. Troy basks in the response from the fans, both positive and negative, as their anticipation for GOLD RUSH climaxes. For a moment, Troy is bathed in pure white light as he holds the UNIFIED Title above his head, then he begins to descend, while the big gold belt stays high above the ring. Troy’s descent continues as he soaks in the noise, the lights, the fanfare like a deity, eyes closed, arms outstretched, beatific smile on his face. Troy Windham is gracing us with his presence, and he knows it. As he touches down in the center ring, two of the ringcrew rush in and detach his stylish safety harness, then quickly scramble out of the ring as Troy takes a final look upwards at what is currently his property – the gleaming prize that represents 50 combined championships and solidifies him as the greatest wrestler in the world today.)
(Troy’s reverie is broken as music cuts in and CSWAvision springs to life once more. The challengers are coming down. Thirty-eight strong… plus the three champions already in the ring. Forty-one challengers to his belt, his rightful property. Among them are well-known quantities, old opponents – Hornet, Melton, Cruise, Eli, Stanley. There are those known by name and reputation, and still others … pretenders to the throne, hopefuls, rookies. It’s a mixed bag… but are there any diamonds in the rough? Any true challengers?)
BB: The troops have arrived, Sammy, and they have their orders!
SB: Find bin Laden?
BB: Tasteless as always, Sammy. 38 strong have surrounded the four outer rings. As soon as the bell sounds, they’ll dive headlong into GOLD RUSH! Remember, to move onto the center ring and challenge Troy Windham for the UNIFIED World Title, you must be one of the final two participants remaining in an outer ring. But if you are the last man standing in a ring, you not only move onto the center ring and Troy Windham, but you win the CSWA championship – or UNIFIED Title shot – that is up for grabs in your ring.
SB: See…now I’m confused.
BB: That’s too bad, Sammy. Because HERE WE GO!
(SFX: Bell rings! Thirty-eight men dive into the four outer rings and begin their quest at CSWA gold! In the center ring, UNIFIED Champion Troy Windham is lounging on the turnbuckle, lazily watching the action.)
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