Demetrius Burrell vs CJ Rowell

[Ryan Cooke]

Good luck to both!

[demetrius]

And my head keeps spinning
Can't stop having these visions, I gotta get with it
And my head keeps spinning
I can't stop having these visions, I gotta get with it
-Kanye West

“It has finally happened the “Main Attraction” is finally on the scene, at Redemption I did exactly what I said I was going to do I walked out of my home town the new PPW Heavyweight champion, and I couldn't be happier, after hearing the announcer say that I was the new champion I had to hold back the tears and the joy that came over my every being. With that being said, it was exactly what I thought it was going to be Rowell did everything he could to take me to school in a straight up wrestling match, and I am proud to say that I passed the test, and now it is time for the final test as I square off one more time with Rowell. This time around the rolls are reversed and Rowell is the challenger, it is going to be at Showdown that I prove once and for all that it was not a fluke and I am going to be holding on to the title for a long time to come.”

(We open to Demetrius sitting in his living room with the PPW Title on his lap, he looks down at the title and smiles.)

“I finally did it, I finally have accomplished what I thought I would never do.”

(Demetrius runs his hand over the center plate of the title and smirks.)

“I have finally won the big one.”

(Demetrius takes the title and brings it to his lips kissing the center plate.)

“I beat C.J. Rowell, The match the moment, everything is still yet to sink in. This is amazing.”

(With that being said the door to Demetrius's house opens he stands up and slowly drapes the PPW title over his shoulder. He turns around and standing there is his father Johnny Burrell.)

“Hey, pop I didn't know that you where coming by.”

(Demetrius's dad walks up to him and shakes his hand and then the two embrace.)

“I had to come by and say congratulations on the big title win, your mother and I were in the crowd but didn't want to come bother you after the show was all over with. We figured that you had some stuff to do with your fans and the media.”

(Demetrius smirks.)

“You guys should know that I always have time for you regardless.”

(Demetrius's dad nods.)

“We do, but it was your big night and you needed to be with your public so to speak.”

(Demetrius just smiles at his dad.)
“So what brings you over old man, and without mom at that?”

“I needed to get away from the house for a bit, you know how your mother gets.”

(Demetrius's dad says nudging his son on the shoulder.)

“Yeah she can be a bit much at times.”

(Demetrius's dad now looks straight into Demetrius's eyes, He stares back at him as he can tell something is really on his father's mind.)

“Alright pop, so why did you really come here I know when there is something running through your head and I can tell that something is up.”

(Johnny smiles.)

“Truthfully, I came to see where your head was at now that you won the big one.”

“What do you mean”

(Demetrius says with a hint of confusion.)

“Well now that you have done it what else is there really for you to do.”

(Johnny replies with a firm tone in his voice.)

“Keep on going, I won the title now all the hard stuff begins I have to keep it, I know there are guys on the roster that are as hungry as I was before I won the title, and I already know what your thinking and I can honestly say that I still have the same hunger I did before I won the gold.”

(Johnny smiles and nods.)

“Well it is good to know that you are still motivated, but that is not fully what I am asking about here son.”

(Demetrius frowns now.)

“Ok well then what are you getting at?”

(Johnny leans forward now with all his focus on his son.)

“I know how much wrestling means to you, I know that this is your dream and everything but have you gave it any thought to let it go for awhile and just take care of your family, and maybe even make the Burrell family bigger.”

(Confusion now comes over the face of Demetrius.)

“Where is all of this coming from Dad, did Tasha say something to you or mom?

“No, she said nothing.”

(Johnny says assuring his son.)

“Eventually I want to spend more time with Tasha and the baby, and the family as a whole, but right now I am at the top of my career, I can't just all of a sudden turn my back on the company and the fans after I just won the gold. That is not who I am. That's just not how I do things.”

(Once again Johnny nods.)

“I know, I know. You got that determination and dedication from your old man. All I am saying is with you on the road so much how are we going to be able to get a hold of you if something happens to one of us.”

(Demetrius now starts to worry as he has never heard his father give him the third degree about the business he is in, He leans back in as he keeps his eyes on his fathers. At the same time the two men take a deep breath.)

“Alright dad, what in the hell is going on here, Is there something that you want to tell me.?”

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“Nope nothing is wrong I just wanted to see the look on your face. Which was pretty damn funny if you to ask me.”

(Demetrius just smiles and shakes his head.)

“Why the hell would you scare me like that?”

“Just gotta keep you on your toes, your the champ now you gotta stay sharp.”

(Old man Burrell says as he winks and chuckles a bit.)

“ In all honesty, I just wanted to come by and congratulate you on the win, and make sure that you have your head on straight.”

(Demetrius smiles.)

“I do you guys don't have to worry about me one bit, I have everything under control, I just have to make sure that I walk out of Showdown with the gold around my waist.”

“Well like you said son it's not going to be easy, your no longer the hunter. Your the hunted.”

(Demetrius nods.)

“I know I am fully prepared for everything, I have Rowell one last time, and if I can beat him again two shows in a roll this will no doubt prove my worth, and that I am a worthy champion.”

(Johnny nods.)

“Like I used to give you advice in basketball and everything else that you did as a kid, just make sure you watch your back, you never know, when you reach the top who are truly your friends and who are truly your enemy. It's just the way things go in life son. I am sure you know that by now, but it's never to bad to be reminded of it again.”

“I know, trust me though am ready. This is what I wanted my whole career and I won't let anyone take it away from me. Friend or Foe it doesn't matter, cause when it comes to this bad boy.”

(Demetrius pats the PPW title that is still over his shoulder.)

“Everyone is the same to me, they are trying to take it away, and I won't let it happen.”

(Johnny nods.)

“Thats a very good way of thinking about it, cause at the end of the day you will know who is who and what is what.”

“Exactly”

(Demetrius replies back.)

“But now that the serious talk is all over with. You should let your old man put that title on his shoulder.”

“Sure thing, but just remember if you try to run out the door with my strap I will take you down.”

(Johnny laughs)

“Boy you couldn't do it when you were a teenager and you can't do it now, and I have a bad back and bad knees.”

(Demetrius hands the title to his dad, as his father takes it and drapes it over his shoulder, and father and son share a laugh.)

FADE