GMZ: Gabe Seltzer Superstar

[Aries]

Amid the towering skyscrapers of New York City, the bustling streets teemed with chaotic energy. Pedestrians hurried along the sidewalks, lost in their own world of hurried footsteps and ringing cell phones.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting the city in an orange and purple glow, a ripple of excitement swept through the crowd. Flashing cameras, a frenzy of microphones, and a cluster of eager reporters could be seen converging on a single point in the distance.

 

From the epicenter of the commotion, two figures emerged, unmistakably “GMZ” journalists. They moved with a ruthless determination, their eyes locked on their target, their cameras already clicking furiously.

They make their move towards the familiar, famous face. The man stops dead in his tracks with a Cheshire grin plastered across his face. As the tabloid journalists get closer, the man comes into a clearer view.

OCW World Heavyweight Champion, Aries. The Top G. He proactively approaches the GMZ crowd, and brings the stampede of cameras and boom mics to a halt.

Aries: “I know everyone loves The Top G, but I didn’t think you guys were becoming THIS rabid.”

The crowd of journalists look around at each other in confusion as the camera flashes stop.

Aries: “Before any of you begin the questions or speak, I have a huge announcement to make. I’m honestly happy the paparazzi showed up for once.”

Journalist: “Wha–”

Aries: “Now, now. Give me a moment! I know you’re all eager to hear what I have to say. I know you’re all hungry for a scoop. Luckily for you weasels, I have the BIGGEST scoop.”

Journalist: “But—”

Aries: “Look, I’m going to need to stop interrupting me. Get those cameras on me, do you understand?”

The champ readjusts the OCW World Heavyweight Championship around his waist and looks straight into one of the multiple cameras.

Aries: “This Friday, October 6th at the Barclays Center. The final challenge commences. King Henry is finally going to fold under the pressure. His pasty skin is going to meet the glow of the red hot Sun.”

Aries: “On Turmoil, King Henry is going to learn that what he does to people … it just isn’t right. He wants to come for me. He wants to come for my title? Well, he can dream on. The Top G is going to take him to task.”

Aries pulls the title off from around his waist and places it on his shoulder.

Aries: “People whisper that King Henry has the deadliest chop in pro wrestling history. They say he can bring a God to his knees with that knife’s edge.”

The Top G smirks and starts to cackle like a 1980’s supervillain.

Aries: “That’s just because they haven’t experienced The Top Chop. I’m so fast, so deadly. My chops are like the crack of a whip. A gunshot to the chest.”

Aries: “What does that mean? I’ll tell you what that means. It means on Turmoil, it’s the “Off with Your Head Challenge.” It’s me and you, King Henry. If you can take as many chops as I can put out, and trust me … I can go all night. If you can withstand my punishment … you’ll get your title match.”

Aries: “Good luck, Henry. I don’t care how good of a competitor you are, King. Just keep dreaming, because only I’m walking out of Turmoil. Any questions?”

The crowd of journalists continue to stand there in complete confusion, not sure what they’ve even just witnessed or heard. One brave soul raised his hand.

Aries: “Yes! You with the mustache.”

Mustachioed Paparazzi: “Yeah, I have a question. Who are you?”

And with that one deadly question, the look on Aries’ face went from cocky and ecstatic, to completely defeated.

Aries: “I’m the OCW…”

Before he can finish his sentence, the crowd begins to rile up once more as the real celebrity shows his face across the street.

Mustachioed Paparazzi: “LOOK! IT’S GABE SELTZER!!!”

The roar of the crowd knocks down The Top G as they rush past him to meet the old wrestling historian.

Aries: “....F***ing dirt sheets..”

The champ makes it back to his feet and embarrassingly walks off, brushing off his brand new tracksuit. He wraps the title around his waist once more, and angrily opens his phone to conference call his new GOAT Support-System buddies.