Post by Mr. Showtime on Aug 16, 2016 12:15:34 GMT -5
The secret had been building for almost a month. One particular presidential candidate proved that they were willing to open themselves up to a pre-debate against another candidate who lacked exposure. It wasn’t surprising that “Mr. Showtime” Michael Wryght wasn’t getting the same coverage as Hilary Clinton or Donald Trump. They had a political machine working in their favor and the notoriety that came with it.
Showtime was also beginning to fall behind the likes of Gary Johnson and Jill Stein. It was a fact that weighed heavy on Michael Wryght. He had been working tirelessly throughout the primaries to get noticed and both the new comers were legitimized because they belong to parties. The Independent candidate needed to work harder then all of the rest combined.
His team started the polling engines. They ask the necessary questions about how voters align with Showtime’s views, likability, and voter intention. Though not every answer came back the way he preferred overall it was positive. However, there was one comment that really concerned him and his team; Showtime’s candidacy was a publicity stunt. It turned out that many Americans thought that Showtime was only running for President to increase the ratings of Pure Class Wrestling.
It took Showtime completely by surprise. He had been performing town hall meetings, community outreach and even meeting with currently appointed members of the government. All serious actions that any candidate should take, but the fact that Showtime was still active in PCW made it all seem to voters as an act. His past didn’t help much either. Professional wrestler and Hollywood actor just screamed hoax, but Showtime was also a businessman running his own company as well as Pure Class Wrestling.
He had the experience, but needed the credibility. He was never seen on television debating other hopeful candidates. No one chose him out of many to perpetuate their goals and beliefs. He did this for the people because he was one of them himself. He didn’t deny to himself that The Black Hand had a lot to do with his current success. They were the ones secretly funding his campaign, and who brought the idea of running to him in the first place. They knew how to play Showtime as their puppet, even without clarifying their agenda. He knew there would be much more to come from them.
All of this concerned Showtime to no end, but it couldn’t deter him from his night. A member somewhere in the ranks of the Black Hand certainly had strong ties to his opponent. It had to be someone with enough influential sway to convince them to except this debate. A debate where they’ll challenge a candidate that they couldn’t possibly consider a threat. Showtime could barely believe it, because he thought they had nothing to gain in this situation, but this election was already shaping up to be stranger than anyone could have expected.
“Excuse me, Mr. Wryght, you are needed at the stage entrance. We will be starting once everyone is in position,” said a young lady wearing a headset and carrying a clipboard. Showtime barely caught a glimpse of her as she popped her head in and out of his dressing room. He rose from the plush chair he’d been contemplating in, preparing his mind for what was to come. He didn’t expect this to be an easy debate. It was his first and though he had everything to gain from this encounter, he could easily ruin any shot at the presidency in one night. It was all or nothing.
He got to the door, took a deep breath, buttoned the top button of his navy blue suit and confidently strutted out into the halls. His campaign manager and others immediately surrounded him shouting last minute words of advice. They supplied information that he already knew, but they were as invested in this race as he was. It was really the most refreshing surprise of his campaign; dozens of people putting their lives on hold because they thought that he was the right man to lead the country.
He stopped at the white masking tape ‘X’ that the debate committee arranged for him. He could feel the tension in the air. It was like he was about to step out onto the ramp-way for a colossal match. There was the chatter of anticipation in the air. The people were excited, and so was Showtime. He locked eyes with the same young lady, now guarding the curtain, as she held up all five of her fingers. Slowly she counted down until there were none left and pulled the curtain away from the stage.
As Showtime stepped onto the stage the crowd erupted and rose to their feet. He first gave them a smile and waved as he walked towards the podium on his side. Then he locked eyes with his opponent. It was as if his wrestling instincts were kicking in. He was literally sizing the man walking towards him just as though they were going to fight, and Showtime was prepared for a fight. He had a sly smile on his face as he stared down his opponent’s ridiculous hair and orange skin, but as they met he shook Donald Trump’s hand. They both whisper inaudibly in each other’s ear, wishing the other good luck in the debate. They took their places behind their respective podium, and turn their attention to their moderator.
“Hello America, I am Jon Stewart and I am happy to bring you the first debate comprised of only presidential candidates. Both the RNC and DNC have been completed and we are all struck with anticipation on who will be left standing come November. We have a special treat for you tonight. Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for president, has stepped across a line that few other people in his position would be willing to do. He agreed to take this debate to converse with Independent candidate Michael Wryght. I know many people are wondering, why did you accept Mr. Trump?” opened Jon Stewart.
“I’d prefer to stick to the issues, but in short this is one of those things that I think makes America great. It has been too long that the political machine has forced only two candidates down the American people’s throat. Which is precisely the reason that we are in the mess we are currently in now. The inbreeding of the political system needs to be stopped. That is why I, as a businessman not a politician, decided that I should run for office this year and am winning. I am going to win. Because the American people deserve the very best, and open forums like this will help America become great.”
“Thank you very much,” said Stewart, holding back his urge to join the conversation. “Both nominees…”
“Please Jon, I mean no disrespect to my opponent, but there is only one nominee on this stage tonight. Mr. Wryght was not chosen by anyone to run, as I was. The American people have voted in countless primaries to put my name on the ballot, and in all seriousness no one has chosen Mr. Wryght.”
“You of course are correct, Mr. Trump, so both candidates have negotiated the rules of this debate. Each will be given a question from either me or from some of those that have sent them in via Twitter as the night progresses. The candidates must stay on topic and will be given five minutes to reply. Then their opponent will be given five minutes to respond. At any time if a candidate is mentioned in a response they will then be allocated an additional five minutes to retort. Also if both candidates agree to keep a topic open they are allowed to. Both men expressed their concerns that they wanted this to be open and allow for the debate to shape itself. Now that we are caught up on the structure of the debate and Mr. Trump has made a statement I will now turn it over to Mr. Wryght.”
Showtime cleared his throat and replied, “Thank you Jon, and Mr. Trump for accepting our offer to discuss our point of views here tonight. I couldn’t agree more that the political inbreeding has become one the biggest issues that plague American. No longer do politicians seem to be working for the American people, but rather for their own parties pushing their agendas. I think it is refreshing that Mr. Trump was willing to accept and cut through the bureaucratic red tape.”
“Though I do have to disagree with his stance on making America great again,” continued Showtime. “I think that we are already a great nation, but like every great nation in history we need to make sure that we are continuing to progress. Time and again we’ve seen nations get complacent when they’ve reached the pinnacle of what the world has seen, and we need to make sure that we continue to progress and build upon this great nation.”
“Though that wasn’t an actual debate question, you still mentioned Mr. Trump’s stance so I will turn it back over to you sir,” amicably responded Stewart.
“I think it’s cute what Mr. Wryght has to say,” replied Donald with a grin. “But what he is doing here is pandering to the crowd. Of course America is great, but I intend to make it greater. Our current leaders have put us back and it is time that we make this nation better then it has ever been.”
“Thank you, Mr. Trump,” replied Stewart. “The first question is directed towards Mr. Trump, and it is in regards to higher education. Mr. Trump many people have suggested that higher education should be free and others treat it as a business. What will you do about this growing issue facing America?”
“Thank you Jon, nothing is more important than higher education and education in general. Kids today have student loans up to their neck and they are swimming in these loans. As your president I will do everything in my power to help our children. These student loans are probably one of the only things that the government shouldn’t make money from, and yet they do.”
“Mr. Wryght, you have five minutes,” informed Jon.
“Thank you. The way that the loan system is run for higher education is egregious. In today’s society it is almost impossible to get a quality career without higher education, and in turn the banks have turned our children into indentured servants. We can receive a car loan for one point nine nine percent and a mortgage rate at three point one seven, but if a student wants to continue their education then they are forced to pay as much as six to ten percent. These are the same banks that when they failed the government bailed out with zero percent loans at the expense of the American people. It is time that legislation is put into effect that mandate student loans to be some of the lowest in the country rather than the highest.”
“Thank you both,” replied Stewart, and since neither candidate mentioned the other he changed the questions. “Mr. Wryght, rights for the LGBT community has been one of the biggest civil rights issues in American today. Where do you stand amongst these issues; including same sex marriage and transgender bathroom rights?”
“First off, as Americans I believe that the government has no business telling anyone who they can or cannot marry. To me it’s as simple as that. Also, through my time studying the bible I have not found one place which states that its union is solely for a man and a woman. It does make many references to man and wife, but that does not mean that omission of man and man means that it is against God’s will. Though, I also don’t think the government has any right to tell religious figures how to interpret this issue. I know that many state that a civil union is the same, but if it is the same then there is no reason to give it a different name. I personally think that it is not the governments place to determine who is allowed to or not allowed to be married and all government employees should perform this service, because there is a division of Church and State in this country.”
Showtime eyebrows furrow as he takes a moment to breath before continuing, “And I think that the media has over sensationalized the debate surrounding bathroom equality. What they have failed to mention is that this isn’t new. People need to feel comfortable with who they are and do not need the judgment of others when they enter same-sex facilities. I, for one, think it is a travesty that some of these people are forced to use certain facilities that do not align with who they know they are.”
“Thank you Mr. Wryght, Mr. Trump your response?”
“What can I say? I am a traditional guy, and I think that marriage is a union between a man and a woman. The institution of marriage is one of the staples of this country and something I hold dear. I have also read the Bible and God didn’t create Adam and Steve he created Adam and Eve. The federal government ruled that same-sex marriages are legal and I don’t support an amendment to allow states to overturn federal law. Though if elected I would appoint a judge to the Supreme Court willing to overturn this very law on the federal level.”
Trump was showcasing his bobbing demeanor as if he wasn’t taking the question all that serious and continued, “I personally don’t see why people are even talking about transgender people using either bathroom. In history there has been very few complaints the way it is. People will use the bathrooms that they feel is most appropriate and most people take no notice of who they are. So I say that we should leave it alone, there doesn’t need to be laws enacted to tell others where they are and aren’t allowed to go.”
“Thank you both, now…” Jon started to say, but was cut off by Showtime.
“Excuse me Jon I would like to respond to that since Mr. Trump addressed my direct comment.”
Jon Stewart shook his head slightly and responded, “I’m sorry Mr. Wryght, but Mr. Trump did not directly address you or your views so I cannot allow you to respond, unless Mr. Trump would like to continue this topic.”
“Thank you Jon, but I have said everything that I wanted to express,” replied Trump, Showtime clearly disappointed in the ruling.
On the big screen behind the candidates was a twitter bubble of a question that Jon Stewart read aloud, “Mr. Trump, you have proposed a wall which will divide the U.S. and Mexico. How is this really going to help America?”
“Great question. We are going to build a magnificent wall. The greatest wall the world has ever seen and they will call it the Trump wall. It will keep out immigrates that are destroy this country and taking jobs away from hard working Americans. This is one of the ways that we will make America not only great but also safe again. Mexico has been taking advantage of us by allowing their criminals and undesirables flood into this country in droves and we need to put a stop to it.”
“May I, Jon?” asked Showtime as Trump seemed to finish speaking. With a nod Showtime took the spotlight, “Mr. Trump this is one of the places that I couldn’t disagree with you more. Building a wall between the United States and Mexico is not only ridiculous, but also dangerous. Early projections say that the Trump Wall will cost about twenty-five billion dollars to construct. That is only for construction and not the exorbitant amount that it will cost to man said wall. Drug cartels have already shown that they are willing to dig tunnels, use mules and whatever else they need to in order to circumvent any obstacle. The worst of all is that this ostracizes our third largest trade partner and one of our closest allies. This just does not make any sense.”
“Mr. Wryght, you just don’t get it. My estimates are lower than twenty-five billion, but let’s say that your funny math is correct the final bill to the American people will be zero, nada, zilch. Mexico will be happy to pay for the construction, or it will face the penalties that we oppose on them.”
“I have to again disagree, Mr. Trump, considering that many Mexican officials have publically stated that they will not be putting any money against this project. So how do we get them to foot this bill rather than take it away from more important programs, like you mentioned within education?”
“I though Mr. Stewart was the moderator, but I will answer your question. First we will promulgate a regulation no longer allowing money wire transfers from the United States into Mexico. Essentially eliminating a form of welfare funded out of the pocket of Americans. If that doesn’t work we will impose other tax tariffs on the unbalanced trade that we currently have with our southern neighbors. We’d also cancel visas of those coming from Mexico. Open American boarders are a privilege not a right. We are already taking in more than four times the amount of immigrants than other countries causing a strain on our economy.”
“What I see,” Showtime started talking before Jon could stop him, “by canceling visas of workers that are paid well below the minimum wage will only inflate the prices of everyday goods that Americans need. I also see this as just another place that you are promoting your xenophobia as a scare tactic to the American people. This is the land of opportunity and a country built on immigrants. In my home state there is a lady that stands over three hundred feet tall whose sole purpose is to invite the tire and hungry into our GREAT country. This is not the type of president that we need, one who will sensationalize the suffering of others to scare Americans into his point of view. We the people are better than that.”
“Mr. Stewart, how do you allow this man to stand up here and call me a racist in front of the country? I didn’t have to take this debate and I will not stand here and be talked to in that manner. Mr. Wryght, you have show very little class here tonight. Is that the type of president that you’d make? One that when he doesn’t understand a good idea will just attack the brilliant mind that concocted it? Consider this debate over.”
Trump was furious and Jon Stewart’s plea to stay went unanswered. Trump stormed off the stage at the crowd’s amazement. Showtime on the other hand was trying to hide the pleasure of calling a racist out on his bigoted opinions. The crew of the debate ushered Showtime off the stage and the red camera lights went dim after a few short words from Jon Stewart.
Showtime was extremely pleased with himself as his staff stood around him stunned. He thought that it would be better to try to avoid the press, so instead of collecting his things he headed for the exit. Two black suited men flanked his sides as he left the building. As his black limousine awaited his arrival suddenly it burst into flames. The explosion threw Showtime and his security detail from the wreckage about fifteen feet.
A swarm of panic followed as firemen and police officers arrived on the scene. They were able to evacuate the building and kept all injuries to a minimum. Showtime only sustains a large knot on the back of his head. As they locked down the area Showtime refused to leave. He insisted that he stay in order to thank all of the service men and women who came to him in his hour of need. It was risky, and though his campaign manager didn’t like it he allowed it. The PR alone on something like that was invaluable. That wasn’t the reason that Showtime suggested it, but it worked nonetheless.
Showtime stared on contemplating the debate, his near death experience and all other facets of his life. He was excited about the way he didn’t back down from Trump. He waited for the moment to strike and he took it. The same couldn’t be said about his authority in PCW. As he watched his luxury vehicle burn he thought that maybe this was more than some angry Trump supporter. It very well could have been some other enemy he made. Murdoc had been know to burn or blow up anything that he deemed fit.
He thought that it was probably the Black Hand who was responsible for the deed. Do something that the media couldn’t stay away from and blame whoever they wanted. Anyone seriously looking to harm Showtime would have done a better job. He wasn’t even supposed to be there yet, the debate ended twenty three minutes early.
Just the thought of Murdoc infuriated Showtime on the way he rolled over for Dan Fierce. Showtime went out in front of the Pure Class Wrestling fans and called out Murdoc. Showtime promised that he’d be the president that finally put Murdoc in his place. Though when Fierce burst into the presidential office at the Icey’s Showtime didn’t know what else to do.
Fierce demanded that at the pay-per-view he be the one to take down Murdoc. Showtime didn’t like it, but he wasn’t willing to give Murdoc what he wanted. Wryght wouldn’t grant himself a number one contendership match. Showtime already abused this position once and he didn’t want it to happen again. He wasn’t the same selfish person that he once was and he’d be damned if he’d let himself fall into his old ways.
The opportunity was Dan’s to give though. He had so much passion and determination that Showtime didn’t think that he could say no. Fierce was ready to kill Murdoc that night, God only knows what kind of tizzy he’d worked himself into by this time. He didn’t envy either man; a no holds barred match with these two men would be brutal. Only a fool would interject himself between them. Even still he felt weak giving up his chance to finally put an end to Murdoc in Pure Class Wrestling. He also wouldn’t hate a little revenge for the first round of the Icemann Invitational Tournament and the unsuccessful tag team match he worked against both men.
Though he could sit there and pine over his decision all he wanted, but at the end of the day it would do no good. He gave Fierce the chance that he wanted and Murdoc got what he wanted. Both competitors and the fans should be in for a treat at Return to Glory. If Showtime was the only one disappointed going into the night then so be it. After all, he’s preached “For the Greater Good” for a long time now.
Showtime was also beginning to fall behind the likes of Gary Johnson and Jill Stein. It was a fact that weighed heavy on Michael Wryght. He had been working tirelessly throughout the primaries to get noticed and both the new comers were legitimized because they belong to parties. The Independent candidate needed to work harder then all of the rest combined.
His team started the polling engines. They ask the necessary questions about how voters align with Showtime’s views, likability, and voter intention. Though not every answer came back the way he preferred overall it was positive. However, there was one comment that really concerned him and his team; Showtime’s candidacy was a publicity stunt. It turned out that many Americans thought that Showtime was only running for President to increase the ratings of Pure Class Wrestling.
It took Showtime completely by surprise. He had been performing town hall meetings, community outreach and even meeting with currently appointed members of the government. All serious actions that any candidate should take, but the fact that Showtime was still active in PCW made it all seem to voters as an act. His past didn’t help much either. Professional wrestler and Hollywood actor just screamed hoax, but Showtime was also a businessman running his own company as well as Pure Class Wrestling.
He had the experience, but needed the credibility. He was never seen on television debating other hopeful candidates. No one chose him out of many to perpetuate their goals and beliefs. He did this for the people because he was one of them himself. He didn’t deny to himself that The Black Hand had a lot to do with his current success. They were the ones secretly funding his campaign, and who brought the idea of running to him in the first place. They knew how to play Showtime as their puppet, even without clarifying their agenda. He knew there would be much more to come from them.
All of this concerned Showtime to no end, but it couldn’t deter him from his night. A member somewhere in the ranks of the Black Hand certainly had strong ties to his opponent. It had to be someone with enough influential sway to convince them to except this debate. A debate where they’ll challenge a candidate that they couldn’t possibly consider a threat. Showtime could barely believe it, because he thought they had nothing to gain in this situation, but this election was already shaping up to be stranger than anyone could have expected.
“Excuse me, Mr. Wryght, you are needed at the stage entrance. We will be starting once everyone is in position,” said a young lady wearing a headset and carrying a clipboard. Showtime barely caught a glimpse of her as she popped her head in and out of his dressing room. He rose from the plush chair he’d been contemplating in, preparing his mind for what was to come. He didn’t expect this to be an easy debate. It was his first and though he had everything to gain from this encounter, he could easily ruin any shot at the presidency in one night. It was all or nothing.
He got to the door, took a deep breath, buttoned the top button of his navy blue suit and confidently strutted out into the halls. His campaign manager and others immediately surrounded him shouting last minute words of advice. They supplied information that he already knew, but they were as invested in this race as he was. It was really the most refreshing surprise of his campaign; dozens of people putting their lives on hold because they thought that he was the right man to lead the country.
He stopped at the white masking tape ‘X’ that the debate committee arranged for him. He could feel the tension in the air. It was like he was about to step out onto the ramp-way for a colossal match. There was the chatter of anticipation in the air. The people were excited, and so was Showtime. He locked eyes with the same young lady, now guarding the curtain, as she held up all five of her fingers. Slowly she counted down until there were none left and pulled the curtain away from the stage.
As Showtime stepped onto the stage the crowd erupted and rose to their feet. He first gave them a smile and waved as he walked towards the podium on his side. Then he locked eyes with his opponent. It was as if his wrestling instincts were kicking in. He was literally sizing the man walking towards him just as though they were going to fight, and Showtime was prepared for a fight. He had a sly smile on his face as he stared down his opponent’s ridiculous hair and orange skin, but as they met he shook Donald Trump’s hand. They both whisper inaudibly in each other’s ear, wishing the other good luck in the debate. They took their places behind their respective podium, and turn their attention to their moderator.
“Hello America, I am Jon Stewart and I am happy to bring you the first debate comprised of only presidential candidates. Both the RNC and DNC have been completed and we are all struck with anticipation on who will be left standing come November. We have a special treat for you tonight. Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for president, has stepped across a line that few other people in his position would be willing to do. He agreed to take this debate to converse with Independent candidate Michael Wryght. I know many people are wondering, why did you accept Mr. Trump?” opened Jon Stewart.
“I’d prefer to stick to the issues, but in short this is one of those things that I think makes America great. It has been too long that the political machine has forced only two candidates down the American people’s throat. Which is precisely the reason that we are in the mess we are currently in now. The inbreeding of the political system needs to be stopped. That is why I, as a businessman not a politician, decided that I should run for office this year and am winning. I am going to win. Because the American people deserve the very best, and open forums like this will help America become great.”
“Thank you very much,” said Stewart, holding back his urge to join the conversation. “Both nominees…”
“Please Jon, I mean no disrespect to my opponent, but there is only one nominee on this stage tonight. Mr. Wryght was not chosen by anyone to run, as I was. The American people have voted in countless primaries to put my name on the ballot, and in all seriousness no one has chosen Mr. Wryght.”
“You of course are correct, Mr. Trump, so both candidates have negotiated the rules of this debate. Each will be given a question from either me or from some of those that have sent them in via Twitter as the night progresses. The candidates must stay on topic and will be given five minutes to reply. Then their opponent will be given five minutes to respond. At any time if a candidate is mentioned in a response they will then be allocated an additional five minutes to retort. Also if both candidates agree to keep a topic open they are allowed to. Both men expressed their concerns that they wanted this to be open and allow for the debate to shape itself. Now that we are caught up on the structure of the debate and Mr. Trump has made a statement I will now turn it over to Mr. Wryght.”
Showtime cleared his throat and replied, “Thank you Jon, and Mr. Trump for accepting our offer to discuss our point of views here tonight. I couldn’t agree more that the political inbreeding has become one the biggest issues that plague American. No longer do politicians seem to be working for the American people, but rather for their own parties pushing their agendas. I think it is refreshing that Mr. Trump was willing to accept and cut through the bureaucratic red tape.”
“Though I do have to disagree with his stance on making America great again,” continued Showtime. “I think that we are already a great nation, but like every great nation in history we need to make sure that we are continuing to progress. Time and again we’ve seen nations get complacent when they’ve reached the pinnacle of what the world has seen, and we need to make sure that we continue to progress and build upon this great nation.”
“Though that wasn’t an actual debate question, you still mentioned Mr. Trump’s stance so I will turn it back over to you sir,” amicably responded Stewart.
“I think it’s cute what Mr. Wryght has to say,” replied Donald with a grin. “But what he is doing here is pandering to the crowd. Of course America is great, but I intend to make it greater. Our current leaders have put us back and it is time that we make this nation better then it has ever been.”
“Thank you, Mr. Trump,” replied Stewart. “The first question is directed towards Mr. Trump, and it is in regards to higher education. Mr. Trump many people have suggested that higher education should be free and others treat it as a business. What will you do about this growing issue facing America?”
“Thank you Jon, nothing is more important than higher education and education in general. Kids today have student loans up to their neck and they are swimming in these loans. As your president I will do everything in my power to help our children. These student loans are probably one of the only things that the government shouldn’t make money from, and yet they do.”
“Mr. Wryght, you have five minutes,” informed Jon.
“Thank you. The way that the loan system is run for higher education is egregious. In today’s society it is almost impossible to get a quality career without higher education, and in turn the banks have turned our children into indentured servants. We can receive a car loan for one point nine nine percent and a mortgage rate at three point one seven, but if a student wants to continue their education then they are forced to pay as much as six to ten percent. These are the same banks that when they failed the government bailed out with zero percent loans at the expense of the American people. It is time that legislation is put into effect that mandate student loans to be some of the lowest in the country rather than the highest.”
“Thank you both,” replied Stewart, and since neither candidate mentioned the other he changed the questions. “Mr. Wryght, rights for the LGBT community has been one of the biggest civil rights issues in American today. Where do you stand amongst these issues; including same sex marriage and transgender bathroom rights?”
“First off, as Americans I believe that the government has no business telling anyone who they can or cannot marry. To me it’s as simple as that. Also, through my time studying the bible I have not found one place which states that its union is solely for a man and a woman. It does make many references to man and wife, but that does not mean that omission of man and man means that it is against God’s will. Though, I also don’t think the government has any right to tell religious figures how to interpret this issue. I know that many state that a civil union is the same, but if it is the same then there is no reason to give it a different name. I personally think that it is not the governments place to determine who is allowed to or not allowed to be married and all government employees should perform this service, because there is a division of Church and State in this country.”
Showtime eyebrows furrow as he takes a moment to breath before continuing, “And I think that the media has over sensationalized the debate surrounding bathroom equality. What they have failed to mention is that this isn’t new. People need to feel comfortable with who they are and do not need the judgment of others when they enter same-sex facilities. I, for one, think it is a travesty that some of these people are forced to use certain facilities that do not align with who they know they are.”
“Thank you Mr. Wryght, Mr. Trump your response?”
“What can I say? I am a traditional guy, and I think that marriage is a union between a man and a woman. The institution of marriage is one of the staples of this country and something I hold dear. I have also read the Bible and God didn’t create Adam and Steve he created Adam and Eve. The federal government ruled that same-sex marriages are legal and I don’t support an amendment to allow states to overturn federal law. Though if elected I would appoint a judge to the Supreme Court willing to overturn this very law on the federal level.”
Trump was showcasing his bobbing demeanor as if he wasn’t taking the question all that serious and continued, “I personally don’t see why people are even talking about transgender people using either bathroom. In history there has been very few complaints the way it is. People will use the bathrooms that they feel is most appropriate and most people take no notice of who they are. So I say that we should leave it alone, there doesn’t need to be laws enacted to tell others where they are and aren’t allowed to go.”
“Thank you both, now…” Jon started to say, but was cut off by Showtime.
“Excuse me Jon I would like to respond to that since Mr. Trump addressed my direct comment.”
Jon Stewart shook his head slightly and responded, “I’m sorry Mr. Wryght, but Mr. Trump did not directly address you or your views so I cannot allow you to respond, unless Mr. Trump would like to continue this topic.”
“Thank you Jon, but I have said everything that I wanted to express,” replied Trump, Showtime clearly disappointed in the ruling.
On the big screen behind the candidates was a twitter bubble of a question that Jon Stewart read aloud, “Mr. Trump, you have proposed a wall which will divide the U.S. and Mexico. How is this really going to help America?”
“Great question. We are going to build a magnificent wall. The greatest wall the world has ever seen and they will call it the Trump wall. It will keep out immigrates that are destroy this country and taking jobs away from hard working Americans. This is one of the ways that we will make America not only great but also safe again. Mexico has been taking advantage of us by allowing their criminals and undesirables flood into this country in droves and we need to put a stop to it.”
“May I, Jon?” asked Showtime as Trump seemed to finish speaking. With a nod Showtime took the spotlight, “Mr. Trump this is one of the places that I couldn’t disagree with you more. Building a wall between the United States and Mexico is not only ridiculous, but also dangerous. Early projections say that the Trump Wall will cost about twenty-five billion dollars to construct. That is only for construction and not the exorbitant amount that it will cost to man said wall. Drug cartels have already shown that they are willing to dig tunnels, use mules and whatever else they need to in order to circumvent any obstacle. The worst of all is that this ostracizes our third largest trade partner and one of our closest allies. This just does not make any sense.”
“Mr. Wryght, you just don’t get it. My estimates are lower than twenty-five billion, but let’s say that your funny math is correct the final bill to the American people will be zero, nada, zilch. Mexico will be happy to pay for the construction, or it will face the penalties that we oppose on them.”
“I have to again disagree, Mr. Trump, considering that many Mexican officials have publically stated that they will not be putting any money against this project. So how do we get them to foot this bill rather than take it away from more important programs, like you mentioned within education?”
“I though Mr. Stewart was the moderator, but I will answer your question. First we will promulgate a regulation no longer allowing money wire transfers from the United States into Mexico. Essentially eliminating a form of welfare funded out of the pocket of Americans. If that doesn’t work we will impose other tax tariffs on the unbalanced trade that we currently have with our southern neighbors. We’d also cancel visas of those coming from Mexico. Open American boarders are a privilege not a right. We are already taking in more than four times the amount of immigrants than other countries causing a strain on our economy.”
“What I see,” Showtime started talking before Jon could stop him, “by canceling visas of workers that are paid well below the minimum wage will only inflate the prices of everyday goods that Americans need. I also see this as just another place that you are promoting your xenophobia as a scare tactic to the American people. This is the land of opportunity and a country built on immigrants. In my home state there is a lady that stands over three hundred feet tall whose sole purpose is to invite the tire and hungry into our GREAT country. This is not the type of president that we need, one who will sensationalize the suffering of others to scare Americans into his point of view. We the people are better than that.”
“Mr. Stewart, how do you allow this man to stand up here and call me a racist in front of the country? I didn’t have to take this debate and I will not stand here and be talked to in that manner. Mr. Wryght, you have show very little class here tonight. Is that the type of president that you’d make? One that when he doesn’t understand a good idea will just attack the brilliant mind that concocted it? Consider this debate over.”
Trump was furious and Jon Stewart’s plea to stay went unanswered. Trump stormed off the stage at the crowd’s amazement. Showtime on the other hand was trying to hide the pleasure of calling a racist out on his bigoted opinions. The crew of the debate ushered Showtime off the stage and the red camera lights went dim after a few short words from Jon Stewart.
Showtime was extremely pleased with himself as his staff stood around him stunned. He thought that it would be better to try to avoid the press, so instead of collecting his things he headed for the exit. Two black suited men flanked his sides as he left the building. As his black limousine awaited his arrival suddenly it burst into flames. The explosion threw Showtime and his security detail from the wreckage about fifteen feet.
A swarm of panic followed as firemen and police officers arrived on the scene. They were able to evacuate the building and kept all injuries to a minimum. Showtime only sustains a large knot on the back of his head. As they locked down the area Showtime refused to leave. He insisted that he stay in order to thank all of the service men and women who came to him in his hour of need. It was risky, and though his campaign manager didn’t like it he allowed it. The PR alone on something like that was invaluable. That wasn’t the reason that Showtime suggested it, but it worked nonetheless.
Showtime stared on contemplating the debate, his near death experience and all other facets of his life. He was excited about the way he didn’t back down from Trump. He waited for the moment to strike and he took it. The same couldn’t be said about his authority in PCW. As he watched his luxury vehicle burn he thought that maybe this was more than some angry Trump supporter. It very well could have been some other enemy he made. Murdoc had been know to burn or blow up anything that he deemed fit.
He thought that it was probably the Black Hand who was responsible for the deed. Do something that the media couldn’t stay away from and blame whoever they wanted. Anyone seriously looking to harm Showtime would have done a better job. He wasn’t even supposed to be there yet, the debate ended twenty three minutes early.
Just the thought of Murdoc infuriated Showtime on the way he rolled over for Dan Fierce. Showtime went out in front of the Pure Class Wrestling fans and called out Murdoc. Showtime promised that he’d be the president that finally put Murdoc in his place. Though when Fierce burst into the presidential office at the Icey’s Showtime didn’t know what else to do.
Fierce demanded that at the pay-per-view he be the one to take down Murdoc. Showtime didn’t like it, but he wasn’t willing to give Murdoc what he wanted. Wryght wouldn’t grant himself a number one contendership match. Showtime already abused this position once and he didn’t want it to happen again. He wasn’t the same selfish person that he once was and he’d be damned if he’d let himself fall into his old ways.
The opportunity was Dan’s to give though. He had so much passion and determination that Showtime didn’t think that he could say no. Fierce was ready to kill Murdoc that night, God only knows what kind of tizzy he’d worked himself into by this time. He didn’t envy either man; a no holds barred match with these two men would be brutal. Only a fool would interject himself between them. Even still he felt weak giving up his chance to finally put an end to Murdoc in Pure Class Wrestling. He also wouldn’t hate a little revenge for the first round of the Icemann Invitational Tournament and the unsuccessful tag team match he worked against both men.
Though he could sit there and pine over his decision all he wanted, but at the end of the day it would do no good. He gave Fierce the chance that he wanted and Murdoc got what he wanted. Both competitors and the fans should be in for a treat at Return to Glory. If Showtime was the only one disappointed going into the night then so be it. After all, he’s preached “For the Greater Good” for a long time now.
