The cameras start rolling and as they fade in to focus, we find Mugen seated casually in an open hallway backstage at tonight’s show.
Mugen: OCW Universe, I hope you guys didn’t miss this beautiful face gracing your delightful screens too much the past few weeks. See I’ve been doing my things behind the scenes, moving the chess pieces in an act of war while my simpleton peers have been merely playing a game of Candyland.
Mugen motions for the camera to move in a bit closer.
Mugen: At Animol House, I took care of Th Stv. I retained possession of his Es and boy did I want to lay a bigger beating into him because I wanted to send a message to his buddy, Nate Ortiz. Clearly, I didn’t because I’m a man of integrity and I wouldn’t dare mess up a charity show because of my own ego. But you know who’s ego wouldn’t be able to contain himself? If you guessed Nate Ortiz, you would be right.
Mugen looks up at the ceiling as he gathers his thoughts for a quick moment.
Mugen: I’ve seen you keeping yourself busy as of late, Nate. Wearing my championship and I will repeat that again by saying, MY INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. You couldn’t beat me in a 1 on 1 match so at the 20th Anniversary Show, I will take back what’s mine. You want to defend the belt so badly? You can go defend de—
We hear a commotion off camera as Mugen’s attention darts to his side. We see a fuming Nate Ortiz charging towards Mugen with security trying to slow him down unsuccessfully. Mugen smirks and dares him to strike first.
Mugen: Oh I dare you! I double dog dare you old sport!
Nate: Get your hands off of me!
Nate calms down and adjusts his suit. Security backs off a little but remains between the two Hall of Famers.
Nate: When you were OCW Champion I beat you 1 on 1. Then you know what I did the next time we fought? I beat you again at your own game. This time will be no different. I’m not 2019 Nate Ortiz, I’m not 2016 Nate, and I’m damn sure not 2006 Nate Ortiz.
Nate: Despite what I’m not, I’m still the Greatest for all time, always. Since 2005 I’ve seen flavor of the month come and go. Champions light the spark and go out with a whimper. While I’ve stood at the top in every era I’ve competed in.
Nate: So look through that delusional mind of yours and accept the fact that I’m going to put your ass down one more time before I put that stupid rookie down the next week. Create whatever story you need to get you through the night. Then, now, forever it’s death, taxes, and Nate Ortiz does it again.
Mugen has a big smirk on his face while his attention never leaves Nate.
Mugen: I look forward to it old sport! The Reclamation Tour isn't over!
Mugen and Nate continue to jaw at one another as things heat up again and more security rushes to separate the International Championship competitors.
