Elevator Pitch with Zach Beverage #8

So what happens in the Lone Wolf Building when a superstar gets in the elevator for the ride to the top floor?  

The world's shortest interview is what happens courtesy of resident elevator attendant and social media aficionado Zach Beverage.  

Today's surprise interview: Shaone Avery

Initially all Zach Beverage could see was a tall, thin man in jeans and a black hoodie getting into his elevator.  The stranger said nothing; our elevator man assumed he was listening to music or something given the white cord running from his ears to an iPhone in his hand.  But then he did speak.

 

"What Zach?  You have no questions for Canadian Grace?" 

Stunned by the realization of just who was riding with him, Zach Beverage (being ever the opportunist) pulled his own iPhone and hit record. 

ZB: "You are preparing for your third stint with Lone Wolf- your first ended via injury and the second due to dispute with the company leaders.  It’s a big surprise to see you with a new contract.  What brings you back?  And why do you want to be here now?"

SA:  "First off thanks  for the time to  let me address the elephant in the room. Alot of people are not happy with the fact that I am returning to the Lone Wolf. I know that I ruffled a lot of feathers before.  But that was then and this is now."

ZB: I mean, You’re a former Lone Wolf Champion and... 

SA: (interrupting)  "It's funny you mention I have been  A former champion here before because, when you go to the history section on the Lone Wolf archive, there is no trace of me anywhere.  Just a bunch of x's where my name would be.  They tried so hard to expunge any mention of Shaone Avery from Lone Wolf History but then when you go buy a best of LWL dvd there is my picture right on the cover."

ZB: "Who in your tenures has been your toughest opponent?"

SA: "I have faced too many good opponents in Lone Wolf  to name just one, but Montgomery, Holden, Atari and StarKiller would be at the top of that list.  I'd like to say  I'm up there somewhere on other peoples list as well."

ZB:  I don't know what they think.  I can ask them when they get on the elevator next time.  I am honestly wondering what all the boys think about you returning. 

SA:  Well they'd best be thinking about their spot.  Because 'The Real Deal' is back, and that means especially the champions.  If they have forgot who I am,  my name is S-H-A-O-N-E Avery!

ZB: Only time for one more question, Shaone.  What do you hope to accomplish with this Lone Wolf contract?

SA:  I'm here to get back to the mountain top and prove myself once and for all.  This is about atoning for all of those sins of the past.  I am more mature and ready for the next chapter.

Separated from the Pack with Scooter Munson

 

Lone Wolf pack, it’s your buddy Scooter Munson here with another look at the Popular and Hated polls, bringing you some insider analysis at the story of the rankings for this month!

Starting things off, we’ll take a look at the evil side of things.  Jumping up two spots from last month and topping off the poll is “The Devil” Keith Voss, as things have begun to take an interesting turn in his feud with Jakey Oh Baby!  As we saw on Lone Wolf TV, a very interesting challenge was made for Warpath which holds more than just pride at stake: will Voss get a brand new member of the Reign of Terror, or will he have to choose one of his own partners to be Jakey’s personal assistant for two months?  Dropping one spot down yet still prevalent in the fans’ minds is poll mainstay Ali Atari.  Not only did he win the Penny Barber New Year’s Challenge (get well soon, Penny!) by outlasting a slew of talent, he also crafted a response towards Jamie Montgomery’s training regiment by outlining his own gauntlet.  Coming in third (but always in first in his own mind) is Starkiller.  Getting a little payback in his attack on Vicious Tyrant as well as making his intentions known at Warpath against Honey Broadway served as gasoline to the fans’ forest fire of dislike for the mouthy athlete.  Advancing a spot up to #4 is a man I was way off-target about last month.  Francois Le’Chevalier, as much as some wanted to believe that he’d started to see the error of his arrogance, immediately acted to correct us by throwing a cigar at Jamie Montgomery and taking shots at some of the other veterans of Lone Wolf Wrestling.  One has to think how much longer Konik and Big Rye can put up with his shade throwing, even though Konik claims that it is “Strictly Business” between the three!  And finally, rounding out our list and making his debut on the Most Hated charts is none other than “Renegade” Slade Stevens.  Speaking of Konik, Stevens has diverted a good portion of his attention to becoming a thorn in his side, taking shots at his nationality with some childish attacks.  One has to think that the Reign of Terror is just looking to expand their scope of enemies with such displays, but are they biting off more than they can chew?

And now, to the fan favorites!  Taking the top spot away from Mr. Magnificent this month was “The Georgia Peach.”  Putting his reputation on the line at Warpath was the likely result of this surge, as the situation could result in some dire consequences after the pay-per-view.  In second is the experienced J. Montgomery holds steady to his popularity, as he ran the table on his Gauntlet challenge in preparation for the grudge match against the Arabian Dream.  Coming in third is the flamboyant and friendly Honey Broadway.  Honey is another competitor who is in preparation for a do-or-die challenge at Warpath.  He has vowed that if he cannot defeat Starkiller, then he will hang up his pink boots for good.  I can tell you that even if you might not happen to be a fan of Mr. Broadway, I’m certain NO ONE wants to give Starkiller any more reason to brag by ending his career.  Numero quatro is the mastermind mat technician of Strictly Business, Konik.  In addition to the Renegade, Konik has also made a new “friend” (?) in the returning Ralphie Bloodthirst — but the ever-cool customer does not seem threatened by his oddball actions.  And finally, shocking to some: making his debut on the list is the recently returned Vicious Tyrant.  As one fan asked me, “Vicious Tyrant a fan favorite?”  I can only say that when you make it a point to try to take out one Starkiller, your popularity can’t help but start to bubble up!

That’s all for this cycle, folks!  Stay tuned for next month’s column where I will mark the return of “Conspicuous By Their Absence” to again touch on some of the stars that didn’t quite make the mark on the polls.  Have a great January!