Lexi and the Goliaths (1500 words)

Champion. It is what we all strive to be. Lexi Hill was no different. She wanted to be a champion and she had her opportunity to become a number one contender in her Alpha Pro Wrestling debut. She would be taking on the Famine of the Vile and Leon Roberts in what was poised to steal the show. The winner of the match would be next in line for a North American Title shot. Lexi wants to join the likes of Zombie McMorris, Lex Collins, Lucy Sixx, and America Jackson. She knows it is one step at a time. That first step involved two men of massive size. She knows she has a major mountain to climb, almost literally. She sits cross legged on her bed as she looks at the camera in front of her.

”Hello Alpha Pro faithful. Your resident favorite daughter Lexi here. As I prepare for my APW debut I have to ask. What in the ever loving world was Adam Dante thinking? He is putting little old me in a ring with two men well over six feet and over 250 lbs. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I am thankful for the opportunity to be the NEXT North American Champion but a triple threat?! Oh well. Not the first time I would have to be in a match with people who I wouldn’t want to catch in a back alley.”

Lexi resituates herself as she speaks more matter of factly.

”Let’s start with the Famine of the Vile. How in the world is your signature move and my signature move in the ring the same when I am a third your size? Come on man. Do more manly man moves. Do some powerbombs and leave the flippy shit to us pint sized warriors. You want to recognized and I get that. We all want to stand out in this business. We don’t want to be just another Damon Warrens or John Blade. I am all about individuality. I am all about getting attention. Trust me. As an only child, attention is something I crave. It is written in my DNA. The difference is, look at me and look at you. You see this face? This is how I have always gotten what I want.”

Lexi draws a heart in the air around her face as she bats her eyelashes.

”Come on Hadrian! That is your name right? Hadrian Burke? I mean, I have been a fan of this business for a long time but I guess I could be wrong. WCF was never really my cup of tea but I am sure you know that place was rotten anyway. Famine, what is it that makes you think that after six long years, you can come right back in and win gold? What makes you think I am going to stand idly by and allow you to walk all over me? Let’s get one thing straight. I am the one who will get everything they want in this company. I am the one who will walk away from Metal with my hand raised. I am the one who will be responsible for you retiring again old man.”

Lexi sticks her tongue out as she blows a raspberry at the camera. She rolls her eyes and quickly looks back to the camera.

”The Famine is not the only person in this fight with me. Leon Roberts wants to play spoiler to my debut. He is a decorated champion. He has held World Titles, Tag Titles, pretty much titles of all levels. He, however, has never faced someone with ambition like me. He has always been in minor leagues. He has never been on the big stage. I am used to being the center of attention. I am my daddy’s world and I am my mommy made over. I have the drive and determination to succeed.

For years, people like you have run rampant in wrestling, Leon. You have the look. The size. Things that can not be taught. What do you do with them? You fail. Time and time again you fail to capitalize on the gifts you have been blessed with.

Many look at my size and see a disadvantage. They see someone who can’t make it in a quote unquote “Man’s World.” I have bided my time and held my ground. You aren’t going to make a mockery of me, Leon. You are going to be one of the first in a long line of victims for the Queen of the Hill. You see, so many people think they are going to use me and abuse me. The joke is on them. I like that shit. I like the abuse. I am not someone who comes into a company with a sob story. I am just me. I get what I want, when I want and what I want is the opportunity to dethrone America Jackson. I want my time to shine to come to fruition. I want each and every wrestler in the back to know, I can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Either way, my presence is known. Everyone knows what I am in their life and they know that I simply won’t be an afterthought. I will be at the forefront of everyone’s minds. I should be tired from running through people’s minds every day. You would think I was a food with how much my name comes out of people’s mouths.”

Lexi bats her eyelashes at the camera as she rolls her eyes.

”Adam Dante knows that with me he has a star. That is why he put me in a match with two veterans of the sport. He knows that I am no slouch. He knows I am not John Blade. He knows I am not Felicity Mason. He knows that just having me in a high profile match is going to bring ratings. He knows having my name across from Famine and Leon is going to put asses in seats. I mean, look at me. I am adorable!”

She makes a frame around her face with her hands as she continues.

”Famine, Leon, the question is what do you see? What do you see when you look into my eyes? Do you see the flames rising as I yearn to get into the ring and prove my worth? I am going to make a couple of examples out of each one of you. I am going to leave you both in a crumpled heap as I ascend to the top. I am going to be a household name after Metal is over and the dust settles. The two of you will be right back into retirement. Afraid to show your faces after you lose to the little woman.

I look around this company and I see gimmick after gimmick and lie after lie. Can no one be true to who they are anymore? With me what you see is what you get. With me, I am not a gimmick. I am not a lie. I am simply better than anything and anyone in this company.

Adam, are you proud that you have a company full of clowns and vampires? Are you happy with that? I doubt Irina Ivanova would have allowed that shit to fly. You were just hiring people to inflate numbers.

Then, you found me. The hottest free agent on the market became the hottest star in your company. You knew that so you placed me in contention for your mid card title. What you didn’t plan on is me not being grateful or happy with that. I will not stop until I am the World Champion. It doesn’t matter who the champion is when I come for it, I will take it. I will rip it from Damon Warrens or I will flirt it away from Corey Bull.

Mr. Dante, you will have to give me what I want or I will find ways to get it. I will not give up or give in until I am YOUR APW World Champion! I will not stop until I am recognized as the best wrestler in the world. I know what I am capable of but the APW world isn’t ready. Leon Roberts isn’t ready. Famine of the Vile isn’t ready. They can claim to be better all they want simply because they are as old as dinosaurs but the fact remains that they can’t beat me. I will be damned if you watch me fail. All I do is win!”

Lexi smiles as she begins skipping around the room a bit. She laughs as she stops and looks back at the camera.

”Always remember that I am Lexi Hill and I always get what I want.”

She laughs as the scene ends abruptly.