{{The scene fades in from the fuzz on your screen.
Immediately a door opens up and you see that you're inside a limo. Now that the door is open, the bright light
from the outside filters in. Suddenly, you can hear flashbulbs popping, over and over.
Then, you see Skarrphace get out of the limo, dressed in a black tuxedo. He's got a pair of sunglasses on.
You follow him out and you see above you a sign that says "MGM-Grand: Home of the 2000 Espy Awards".
You then realize that's where you are as the limo pulls off and Skarrphace begins walking up the aisle.
The papparazzi are flashing their cameras, trying to get a good picture of the wrestling icon.
There is a legion of reporters at one end, and Skarrphace must be feeling gracious, because he approaches them.
He puts both hands up to speak, but then you realize he only wants to calm the crowd down.
Then one of the reporters gets bold and speaks up.}}


Reporter #1: Mr. Skarrphace, welcome to the 2000 Espy Awards...are you going to be making any presentations tonight?


Skarrphace: Thank you, but no. I'm here as a guest of some of my friends from the Los Angeles Lakers. I'm here only to enjoy a good night.


Reporter #2: It's been rumored that your return to the wrestling ring is set for this Wednesday night as you make your debut in the UwF against Jason Chandler. Do you have anything to say to Mr. Chandler?


Skarrphace: Do I have anything to say? Well, of course, the 'Phace is never at a loss for words when it comes to his opponents. Now, while the 'Phace knows precious little about this man who calls himself "NC-17", the 'Phace is aware of him. The management in the UwF have decided to give Skarrphace an opportunity at winning the Universal Title....as our match on Wednesday night is a first round match in the Universal Title Tournament. Now, the 'Phace thrives on such an atmosphere. It is this "win or go home" mentality that makes it possible for me to train as hard as I do....to stay in top physical condition and stay on top of my game mentally. It is also not lost on the 'Phace that the UwF front office has seen it clear that I may advance in the Universal Title Tournament. How, you might ask, did they do that? They know my capabilities....they know what my potential is. I have been quiet for a while, and for good reason. It was once said by a proud man that you must clean up your own backyard before you go knockin' on your neighbor's door. Now that I have prepared myself the only way I know how...the time has come to make my in-ring return on Wednesday night. What a night it will be as the 'Phace will march on in the Universal Title Tournament with a spectacular defeat of Jason Chandler...


Reporter #3: You certainly seem confident, Skarrphace. What makes you so certain of your win?


Skarrphace: The simple fact that Chandler doesn't stand a chance against me. Listen, I've been in this business long enough to know when the 'Phace is being challenged. This man....the one that calls himself NC-17....he is NOT a challenge to the 'Phace. He cannot possibly understand what I've gone through to shape my body and my mind to win. At all costs. I win because it's born inside me. It thrives inside this mind, this body. It's a perfect machine. And when Wednesday night rolls around, and the time has come to set aside all the feelings of doubt and remorse, I will step into the arena. The place will be energized beyond belief. I will walk down to the ring and the crowd will know that this is the moment they have waited for....this is the defining moment in the history of the UwA, because right now, in this very moment, the greatest living force to ever walk the face of the earth is standing in their midst...and Chandler will know....and when my hand is raised in victory and I advance on to win the Universal Tournament and hold the title above my head....the entire world will again be made aware of the fact that I, that Skarrphace, is THE ONLY 1 THAT MATTERS....


Reporter #4: Mr. Skarrphace, if we could get just a few more snapshots...


Skarrphace: Sorry gentlemen, my generosity has just ran out...and so has your time with the 'Phace....now if you'll excuse me, I believe my 3rd row seat inside is waiting for me....excuse me? *grinning*


{{More flashbulbs go off in a row as Skarrphace waves to the crowd of reporters.
Some of the reporters are still trying to get a question in, but Skarrphace is headed up the red carpet
towards the inside of the Grand Garden Arena at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.
He stops to shake hands with several stars on his way in, and soon he is out of sight.
The scene then fades out.}}




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