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"Trent, if you want daddy-o to be alright you will do exactly as I say..."
"I promise nothing will happen to your dad, Trent! If we win the titles at Summerslam, that is!"
"See you on Sunday, nerds!"
Curt's words at the closure of Warfare were like salt in a deep cut, caused by the kidnapping of Trent's father prior to their match at Warfare and one week before their title defense at SummerSlam. Reks and Hawkins had crossed a line that shouldn't be crossed... Trent didn't know what to expect.
"Hey... I know it's late, but I just wanted to call and check on you. I haven't been able to sleep well thinking they might get on to you... Please call me when you have the chance..."
Trent couldn't hid the fear he felt. But not the fear of physical harm at the hands of Kane's minions and former friends... After his dad got taken away, Trent feared his loved ones were next.
"Hey Mom... I'm sorry about what happened to dad. I promise I will bring him back home safe and sound. Please take good care of my brothers, and you too, take care."
Not enough precautions were taken that week... Trent would periodically call anyone he suspected could be marked as his opponent's next victims. The scene faded from black to a darkened room, where a small crack of the wall allowed some light to fall from the ceiling onto a human shape, a familiar shape which belonged to Trent Barreta... Black wet hair falling over his face, which he cupped in his hands as he spoke.
Trent Barreta: I love my life. I love my family, my friends, my supporters. I love what I do . I am blessed to have A.J. by my side... But when any of those I mentioned before are threatened... The rules of the game begin to change. The difficulty pumps up to the hardest, my testosterone tops Duke Nukem's, my speed matches Sonic the Hedgehog's... Well, you get the idea.
Trent lifted his head to expose it at the camera.
Trent Barreta: Ever since arriving here... People have been pushing my buttons. People have been trying to provoke me, to make me angry. They have mocked my lifestyle, laughed at the fact I am a nerd, they have taken my comic books and shredded them apart... But until now, no one has crossed a line so personal that would really, really make me wonder "what if I go berserk?"
Trent's hands left his face, running along his hair, brushing it away from his face.
Trent Barreta: Sunday night. On Sunday night people who have been poking me, pushing me around and mocking me will see what they have always wanted to see... They will also regret having ever provoked me... They will regret dragging all these things out of me... Come Sunday night, the world will see a side of me in that ring that isn't as smiley and happy-go-lucky as my usual self... Call it whatever you want... But I am going to beat the hell out of Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks. I would like to see the next bully in line after I am done with those two... I would like to see anyone in the EBWF roster laying hands on one of my brothers, mom, friends or A.J. after seeing my match at Summerslam.
The scene faded to black.
Last week... What you didn't see on Warfare...
Warfare faded from a commercial break to display Trent Barreta sitting up on a couch with his dad, an elder man with gray hair and gray beard.
Trent Barreta: Dad, it's so cool that you're here!
Al Marasciulo: Yeah! I am so pumped! Hey, do you think I could have a match or something?
Trent Barreta: Hell no dad, you're too old for that! Mom's nagging wouldn't end if you got beat up or something!
Al Marasciulo: Don't be a wrestling grump, Trenton!
Trent Barreta: No dad, who knows what could happen!
Al Marasciulo: Aaaaalright, can I at least meet that extremely cute girlfriend of yous?
Trent's cheeks flushed, but before he could reply Zack Ryder walked into the locker room.
Zack Ryder: Bro! I've been looking for you everywhere!
Trent reached out for a fist bump but Zack was too freaked out to act cool, Trent's dad was frozen solid by the presence of the Internet champion.
Zack Ryder: Scott Stanford! Hawkins and Reks! They beat the hell out of him bro!
Trent Barreta: WHAT? Why?
Zack Ryder: I don't know bro... He was going to interview them and they just weren't okay with it.
Trent Barreta: Is Scott alright?
Zack Ryder: He was taken to a hospital...
Trent Barreta: What about Reks and Hawkins?
Zack Ryder: We're up next against them! It's time for them to pay for all they've done! Woo. Woo. Woo. You know it!
Trent Barreta: Let's roll...
Zack walked out of the locker room, Trent turned to his dad.
Al Marasciulo: Can you get me an autograph of Wes Ikeda? He seems like a cool man!
Trent Barreta: Look, dad. Things might get out of control tonight... I want you to stay here and... Look, just stay here and don't get in any trouble. A man just got beat up and I would never forgive myself if something happened to you!
Trent walked away, leaving his dad in the room, with the door open... Warfare faded to a commercial break.
Sunday August 26th, Summerslam
The scene opened up at the Mizzou Arena in Columbus Ohio, where Summerslam was taking place. The camera took angles from everywhere around the arena, shooting fans with their signs and their EBWF gear, showing support for their favorite EBWF superstars. The camera cut to the announcer’s table where Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler were sitting.
Jim Ross: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Summerslam! I’m Jim Ross joined by my broadcast colleague, Jerry “The King” Lawler!
Jerry Lawler: And tonight we’re in for an amazing evening! We will see A.J Lee and Maryse finally get it on Woohoo! Also, CM Punk will take on the World Champion Cody Rhodes on tonight’s main event.
Jim Ross: Another match that has the EBWF on the edge of their seat is the match for the EBWF Tag Team championships! We have witnessed firsthand the bad blood between the tag teams involved in it! Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks, after an impressive victory last month on the Tag Team Invitational battle royal have earned the right to contend for Zack Ryder and Trent Barreta’s Tag titles!
Jerry Lawler: These two have held the titles since late April, alleging to resurrect the EBWF tag team division.
Jim Ross: And so far they have delivered some impressive moves and have taken out great duos who have stepped up in an attempt to beat them! Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks have made it clear through the past months they will stop at nothing until they have beaten Ryder and Barreta... Last week they played their cards to get inside their opponent’s heads by viciously attacking Scott Stanford prior to their match, we have some exclusive images from Monday night.
The camera switched from the announcers table to footage of a room which read "Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks", where EBWF interviewer and Zack Ryder's close friend Scott Stanford stood before the door in a black suit and a purple tie, probably to show support for his broski.
Scott Stanford: Ladies and Gentlemen tonight we have an amazing match up in the main event! It's my good friends Zack Ryder and Trent Barreta Vs. Curt Hawkins and Tyler Re...
The door swung open and a cane struck Stanford across the face. Reks and Hawkins rushed out of the door and unloaded a rain of fiery fists on Stanford... Both men attacked the announcer for several moments before, EBWF officials were able to stop the brutality... Paramedics approached Stanford, getting him on top of a Stretcher, leaving Reks and Hawkins with a smirk on their face, the image then switched back to the announcer’s table.
Jim Ross: It is impossible to come up with words to describe the cowardly attack of the number one contenders. But before Warfare was over they would take another swipe at the Tag Team champions by kidnapping Trent Barreta’s father, coaxing Barreta’s team to lose the match.
Footage of the match ending was displayed, Trent Barreta receiving the Burning Hammer and the Heat Seeking elbow before getting the pin from Curt Hawkins in a mocking manner.
Jerry Lawler: This is not the first time the team of Ryder and Barreta have faced adversity, but we all wonder if the mind games of their opponents will take a toll on the Tag team champions?
The tron then lit up to Display Zack Ryder and Trent Barreta in what looked like their locker room. Zack sat by the arm of a black leather couch while Trent walked back and forth in front of him, seeming concerned. Both champs wore their straps around their waists... Trent walked back and forth so much it seemed he would begin digging a hole on the ground anytime now.
Zack Ryder: Trent... relax bro! If you keep pacing around the locker room, you’re gonna need new boots!
Trent’s hands went through his black hair as he looked at his broski and tag partner.
Trent Barreta: I just can’t believe they got my dad... What if they do something really bad to him? They’re going to do the same thing they did at Warfare to beat us and become Tag Team champions.
Zack got to his feet and tried to calm Trent down.
Zack Ryder: I know Trent, it sucks... they crossed a line with your dad. But he’ll be okay, and so will we. We just have to make sure we don’t let Curt and Tyler get inside our heads. We can avenge your dad - and Scott - by giving the performance of our lives tonight and retaining these Tag Titles.
Zack pointed to the title belt that he wore proudly around his waist.
Trent Barreta: We should get some sick Magneto helmets to prevent them or any telepaths to get inside our heads... Your know that girl Maryse? She looks exactly like Emma Frost, what if she aligns herself with them? Zack, this is worrying... They took my father, what keeps them from taking any retaliation against my mother, my brothers... Hell, even A.J. I don’t want to put her at any risk... I do agree we have to go out there and do what we do best, bust dudes and steal the spotlight... But we need to be ready in case they strike again.
Zack nodded.
Zack Ryder: I hear you, bro. I don’t know if it will make much difference, but I brought some backup...
Zack moved towards the locker room door and opened it. Zack’s dad entered, along with The Big O and Chiappetta. Trent smiled at the sight for sore eyes that stood before him.
Trent Barreta: Speaking of caBROlry! Guys, I can’t tell you all how much you being here means to me... Tonight, something huge is going on. Zack and I are going to finish this issue with Curt and Tyler once and for all... We will make them think twice again before messing with us and our beloved ones. As you know, Scott Stanford was attacked last week brutally by Reks and Hawkins... He is at home recovering, and hoping we avenge him. My father, I haven’t seen him or heard from him since Monday night... I don’t know what to think, but I would bet my golden Zelda NES cartridge that he is being held here somewhere! We gotta come up with a plan to make sure our opponents don’t play anymore mind games on us! Zack and I are going to go out there and do what we have already done several times... Beat Curt Hawkins! We will give him the match of a lifetime, distract them... While you’re back here accomplishing your mission.
Trent stood still for a moment before looking at Zack’s Zack Pack.
Trent Barreta: Mister Ryder... I don’t think Reks and Hawkins will have anyone guarding my dad, I also think they have brought him here to coax us into losing our match. While the match takes place, you and Chiappetta will look throughout the arena, locker rooms, boiler room, parking lot for my dad. We don’t know if they have any reinforcements or if dad is heavily guarded, so watch your back!
Mister Ryder and Chiappeta nodded. Zack’s dad slammed one of his fists against his open palm while smiling. Trent turned his attention to The Big O.
Trent Barreta: O... If we happen to get the upper hand at any moment throughout the match they will most likely try and get inside our heads. It’s a no brainer that they would go after A.J. O, I am asking you to protect A.J., keep an eye on her before, during and after her match... It goes without saying how important she is for me!
The Big O nodded and flexed his muscles.
The Big O: Don’t worry Trenty! If anyone comes close near A.J. I will personally take ‘em out of her O-ZONE!!!!!
Trent smiled and looked over at Zack.
Trent Barreta: Brofessor Ryder... I don’t think I have to tell you what you have to do, right?
Zack Ryder: Rough Ryder to Hawkins and hook the leg for the three count?
Trent Barreta: You know it! Man we have done this before! We have beaten Curt on a battle Royal, on a triple threat, on tag team matches! You know, he thinks he is slithering inside our brains like some sort of snake... But it is US who are so deep inside his head that he is recurring to all sorts of tactics to beat us... He turned his back on as and turned to the dark side... He aligned himself with Kane... He thinks he can blackmail us by attacking those we love and care about! So who has lost their minds here... Us or them?
Zack Ryder: Them, bro! And while we may not be as familiar with Reks as we are with Hawkins, he’s still no match for BarRyder!
Trent threw his hand out.
Trent Barreta: Brovengers... ASSEMBLE!
Ryder fist-bumped his partner as the scene faded to black.
