FOREWORD.
If you had a DeLorean, plutonium and 1.21 Gigawatts you could go back in time to April 29th, 2012. You would witness the fall of the mightiest Tag Team the EBWF has ever seen. Zack Ryder and Trent? (Formerly known as Trent Barreta) were sitting on top of the EBWF Tag Team Division. Having defeated the likes of Wade Barrett, Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger.
You would see them sustain vicious fights with the duo that went on to Kill WrestleMania and conquer EBWF... The Shield. They would trade victories and losses throughout early 2012... But The Hounds of Justice capitalized the big one and at Aftermath, they dethroned BarRyder to become the new EBWF Tag Team Champions.
Were Trent? and Zack Ryder meant to become immortal at WrestleMania, finally cementing their spot at the top of the mountain? Unless you go back in time and manage not to make your mom fall in love with you and change history, we will never know.
The only certain thing was that the EBWF Tag Team Titles were crucial in putting the Shield "on the Spotlight". And this was not the first place it happened... Now that we are commemorating Warfare 500, the list of duos that were catapulted to the mainstream while holding the Tag Titles is vast: CM Punk and Raven, Bret Hart and Chris Jericho, The ThrillSeekers, D-generation X, The Family... And the current champions... Rated RKO.
It might not appear so at first sight but if you looked enough into it, you'd find certain connections between Zack, Trent?, Randy and Edge... Connections that have become more apparent now that their paths are linked. Edge was Zack's mentor, in fact Edge was behind Zack Ryder's debut... We all know Zack was the one who brought Trent? over from WWE. That's a more than obvious connection, but what about Orton? Well, not only Trent? and Randy are set to collide as long as Randy holds the EBWF World Title and Trent? is Mr. Money in the Bank; It was Randy Orton who debunked Trent?'s chances of becoming King of the Ring.
Still not convinced? How about the two Tag Teams having a common enemy in the Shield?
No? How about if you asked them if they wanted to headline WrestleMania XIII and become World Champions... They would all say yes.
Still not convinced? If you asked them if they thought Mila Kunis was hot... They would all say yes.
I rest my case.
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EBWF.net Exclusive
The cameras rolled to show EBWF's newest and jolliest announcer, Renee Young stood in front of big LED screen which hung from the ceiling, where the "Warfare 500" logo was displayed. The camera shifted to the right, still getting Renee, but also EBWF's gaming ace, Trent?, standing next to Adam Ohriner, otherwise known by the EBWF universe as "The Big O". O's impressive Six feet, two inches towered over the much smaller announcer and Wrestler.
Renee Young: Ladies an Gentlemen, welcome to this EBWF.net Exclusive! Warfare 500 is just around the corner and what a night we have! Alongside me, one half of the Tag Team Championship number 1 contenders, Trent?.
Trent?: Don't forget the Big O.
Renee Young: What about him?
Trent?: He's big, and he likes to hand out... He also thinks you're cute.
The Big O smacked Trent? across his deltoid muscle on the shoulder. "O" then signalled for Renee to "Call him" with his hand.
Trent?: Ouch! So yeah, continue with the interview.
Renee Young: Well, Warfare 500 marks another edition of one of EBWF's weekly episodic show, and not only we will see long time rivals like Bret Hart and Chris Jericho...
Trent?: Duking it out, yeah...
Renee Young: But we also get to see the return of two superstars that have contributed to the Legacy of the EBWF Tag Team Division... One which will be standing in your corner. What do you think has Zack been doing as of late?
Trent?: Well... We haven't seen much of him on his Youtube show... But I can tell you something about Zack! He's definitely not out there with Kaytlin, sitting on a tree K...I...S...S...I...N...G... Not at all!
Trent? winked at the camera, leaning in to whisper.
Trent?: (Don't worry bro, I got your back!). But yeah! It's good to have Zack Back... And if we manage to beat Rated RKO tonight, and the Chickbusters retain their Diva tag team championship belts... Then the four of us will be... Ugh... You know the drift... Long story. It'd be damn cool. Everyone gets it. Next question.
Renee Young: Do you think your Tag Team Chemistry would be a little off tonight? Considering you haven't been wrestling together for a long time?
Trent?: Nah, Tag team Wrestling is like riding a Bycicle... Or like baking a Pie... Or... Building a Lego Castle...
Renee Young: Huh?
Trent?: What I am trying to say is that Zack and I have been wrestling alongside for ages! For longer than Randy and Edge for sure! Sorry, I didn't mean to spoil your next question... It was your next question right?
Renee Young: I'm afraid so... But I can always think of another question.
Trent?: I know you're still new to this... So, let me help you with that. How about Edge's absence from... Well, everywhere but Twitter? That's a good question! I mean, sure... He has been watching Randy's back from the Shield, he's been fighting for team EBWF... But does he still have it? I mean, not that I know... I'm not Edge... If I were I'd be hitting on you and telling dirty jokes Trent? doesn't understand.
Renee Young: Uhh... Alright. How about this: Everyone in social media is buzzing about when you are going to cash in your Money in the Bank Briefcase... Is there a chance tonight you take not one but two championship belts from Randy Orton?
Trent?: Let's see Renee... I am not very fond of losing my focus. Tonight is about me and Zack, getting back on the horse, recovering what should've never left us... Zack is already aware that tonight is our night, and not the moment to let my previous run-ins with Randy Orton or my personal interests in the way of the benefit for our team, which by the way needs a name overhaul PRONTO.
Renee Young: Isn't it that the purpose of the Money In the Bank contract? To shock your opponent and the world when you cash it in?
Trent?: Well Renee... I don't believe I have said I wasn't going to cash in tonight... I didn't say I would be cashing in either... If I told you, don't you think it'd be telling Randy to get ready? I said tonight was about Zack and Me... Our triumphant return to the top of the tag team division... After the bell rings... We will see that happens.
Renee Young: Do you think you have the upper hand tonight from a psychological point of view?
Trent?: I might be hungrier... I might be the hunter... But the EBWF official records say Randy Orton has gotten the best of me a couple of times already... But if I have shown something in EBWF besides religious cult to video games is that I persevere no matter how adverse the situation seems... That was the drive that brought me to be the longest reigning Breakout champion in EBWF history, with a very lengthy undefeated streak... That same drive is what will take me and Zack to beat Rated RKO tonight! And you can take that to the bank!
Trent smiled as the scene faded to black.