X-Dog stands backstage, uncomman with him usually being busy training. He holds onto his chin, staring at the floor at the same time as if the ground had hosted a miniature puppet show. Surprisingly enough, an interviewer catches him in thought and interrupts his assumed startegy of the night.

Interviewer
X-Dog, just one moment.

X-Dog
Not right now.

Interviewer
Is there something wrong?

X-Dog
No, it's just that recently I've had career threatening matches. Sure, it gets the adrenaline pumping, the brain working faster, and keeping the spirit strong. But I don't know if I can keep up with this. Alright, one was surprising, I dealt with it, life moved on. And then last week I had to do it again with three? Now I like a good challenge, but that's just plain uncool. It motivates me, I'm grateful, but maybe Mr.Scott should take it easy on those pills.

Interviewer
Maybe it's something you should take up with Staff.

X-Dog
I've thought about it, not much they can do with this if they don't make the card. Does he have anything against me? Did I say something? I don't think I've ever formally met him.

Interviewer
Well, you have cleaned up the TAW lockerroom pretty well. Four men gone, all done by your hands. What if he just thinks you're the kind of person he needs to turn this place around.

X-Dog
Well after last week I doubt that's his reasoning, but you bring up a good point. If he wanted to fire me, he would have done it already without matches. But if he wanted me to play janitor all he had to do was ask.

Interviewer
So you're saying you would side with Mr.Scott?

X-Dog
I dunno yet. He is powerful and could save me alot of trouble when I need it. But then again, I don't wanna be a complete sell-out. So far, nothing he's come up with has worked, it could just be doom awaiting.

Interviewer
Well more about your match tonight, any thoughts?

X-Dog
Can't say there's more to add, that's about all I had to say.

Interviewer
Well then, reporting from backstage with X-Dog, we . . .

X-Dog
Thanks, you can go now.

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