(Mike Anderson): Now Butch, Havoc's main event seen you team with a man you have a lot of controversial history with in AC James, the same man who defeated you for the HWA World Championship. How did it feel teaming up with him against Eddie Phoenix and Ronnie McNeil?
Butch shifts his weight slightly, chewing his bottom lip furtively as he mulls over the question.
(Butch): Honestly Mike, it was a real honour. You're right, AC and I have a very unique history but it was always built around respect. People these days throw that word around like it's a dog's chew toy but I could probably count on one hand the number of people on this roster who know the true meaning of the word "respect". Of course it helped that both Altair and myself share the same if not more animosity towards Eddie and Ronnie than the other. AC, despite his short temperament and my.....even shorter temperament...
Butch's eyes flit quickly to meet Hans, who emits a light chuckle.
(Hans): I'm glad you added that last part!
Butch laughs to before finishing his answer to Mike's question.
(Butch): We were able to channel that to great effectiveness and as you seen at Havoc, were able to work together efficiently enough to secure the victory.
(Mike Anderson): So, with that being said, obviously it's been announced that AC is in fact next in line in the World Championship Lottery to face Hans. Do you think he has a good chance of retaining the belt?
(Butch): Of course, absolutely. AC is an incredible competitor and as aggressive and calculating as you're ever likely to encounter but Hans is World Champion for a reason and he has proved he has the mettle to cut it at the very highest level. This is his toughest defense to date but I'm sure he will emerge with the belt still around his waist.
(Mike Anderson): Toughest title defence so far? Do you agree with that assertion Hans?
(Hans): Oh, for sure Mike. The last two matches I've had have been challenging, but both my opponent's forte's have been in tag competition, rather than singles, and that's not disrespect meant to them. I'm looking forward to squaring off against AC for a few reasons; firstly, I got the impression that he didn't really turn up when I fought him last...
He gestures at Butch.
(Hans): ... so to see him firing on all cylinders with Butch here gives me hope that I'll be in for a similar ride. Secondly, he's the last World champion who did justice to the belt, and what he said to me when I won it is true, I've got to beat him in a title match to prove that the title's mine.
(Mike Anderson): Keeping with you Hans. There's been criticism coming from certain quarters lately about the lottery draws for the World title. Anything you'd like say in response?
(Hans): Well firstly Mike, there was always going to be criticism of it, so I'm not surprised at that in the least. And neither am I by the people that it's coming from as well...
He adjusts his pair of aviators.
(Hans): People that, were it not for this Lottery, arguably wouldn't be getting a shot based on their recent performances.
(Mike Anderson): Butch, this one's for you. Talon Wilkinson was recently critical of the interference that he and the NWO suffered at the hands of the other wrestlers on the roster. Anything you have to say on that matter? Or in fact, anything regarding the NWO?
A deep sigh gushes out of Butch's lungs as he replies.
(Butch): The phrase "brass neck" immediately springs to mind, being that he so ceremoniously came out during the main event to try and swing the odds in favour of Eddie and Ronnie, but that's his patter, albeit pish. See, Mike, an NWO promo, or an Eddie promo come to that, it's hard to differentiate between the two most of the time, is very much akin to the war in Afghanistan.
A puzzled look crosses Mike Anderson's face and Hans involuntary splutters his Powerade at the crassness of Butch's comment.
(Butch): You alright there, Hans?
Hans wipes the excess liquid away from his chin whilst trying not to laugh at the same time.
(Hans): Yeah...absolutely fine....
(Mike Anderson): So, an NWO promo is like the war in Afghanistan?
(Butch): Aye. It starts off utter shite, and you think to yourself "this has to got to get better at some point"....and it just doesn't....and you hate everyone that's involved in it....in fact, that might be a little harsh on the war in Afghanistan....
(Hans): Yeah...
He searches for the right words; the bottle of Powerade in his hand being jiggled around in a rough half circular motion as his eyes dart to Butch and then onto Mike.
(Hans): Very hypocritical of them to deride what happened to them; given that they take every opportunity to do it to the others.
He chuckles as he looks back at Butch.
(Hans): I'm a little... erm, taken aback by what you said... *Laughs* But I find myself agreeing with it.
Butch shrugs his shoulders nonchalantly, a wry smile on his face.
(Butch): Yeah, well, they can sue me if they don't like it.
(Mike Anderson): Moving back to the lottery, with every name that's removed the chances of your name being drawn only increases Butch. How do the pair of you feel about finally getting the chance to face one another after, what, five or six years?
Butch releases a sharp whooshing noise out through his teeth, maintaining his wry smile. He glances around at Hans, raising a single eyebrow as he does. Hans reciprocates with a mysterious smile of his own, matching Butch's raised eyebrow aswell, before Butch looks back at Mike again and answers the question.
(Butch): You pose a very intriguing question, Mark. Obviously, like you say, it's been a quite a time since Hans and I faced off against each other, but there's still that competitiveness that exists between the two of us. Hans has still to break his duck against me and I know that's an itch that he is just dying to scratch and I'm sure he'll get his opportunity sooner rather than later.
Hans nods his head as Butch says his piece, allowing a moments silence to descend as Butch finishes, before adding his own response to the question.
(Hans): I've got to echo Butch's comment on the competitiveness that we have between us, for many years it was the driving force that pushed us to pastures new, and I'm personally very glad that we've got an opportunity to rekindle that. Obviously, the plastic balls contain more than just Butch's name, so it could be some time, but it's something that I draw on. The chance to put my World title on the line, and go, 'look at me now, think you can take it from me?'.
He shrugs.
The camera pans around, to bring both Butch, Hans and Mike into view; standing side on now.
(Mike Anderson): Well, that should about wrap things up. Butch, Hans, thanks very much for your time, and of course, good luck in your respective matches.
(Butch): Cheers Mike.
(Hans): Pleasure as always.
Mike shakes hands with both men, before turning to face straight on at the camera.
(Mike Anderson): I'm Mike Anderson, thanks for watching.
The scene fades out momentarily, before fading in on a small studio space; where Mike is sat, facing the camera behind a large wooden desk. Behind him, on a glass mounting, is the HWA logo.
(Mike Anderson): That was the interview that I conducted with the current HWA World champion Hans von Richtoven, and legendary two times World champion; Butch Parker. Of course, we couldn't fit all of the questions in, so for those of you with access to the red button, click it now to get access to that, as well as more than a few out-takes that they demanded that we edit together.
He nods his head at the camera.
(Mike Anderson): But for now, good night.
The scene fades out to black.
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