Paradise Lost (For Zeke)

[Hush, it's K-Krush]

Kofi Kingston, forever silent, was leaning against the wall in the backstage area. With a pair of dark shades on, and a toothpick sleeping coolly between his lips, one could assume he was suddenly trying to impersonate the infamous Scott Hall, however his demeanor was different. He was an ex-AWE World Heavyweight Champion, losing his championship just after his first defense, a 'transitional' champion, just holding the title so John Cena could claim all its glory. Again. Clenching his teeth over that stint of anger, the toothpick snaps in half, Kingston watching it glide down beneath his dark sunglasses. He was lied too, promised opportunities that never came into fruition, a pawn simply to elevate the popularity of another wrestler, a wrestler far less talented then he was. Yes, he held the moniker of being a former world champion, but his legacy with anything but grand, his legacy with anything but memorable, his legacy with anything but legendary. Kofi Kingston was promised the world, but instead God granted him Cleveland, Ohio, the worst 'major' city in the United States of America.

Peering to his left, he the spots the back of Ezekiel Jackson, fresh off a disappointing loss to Goldust, losing his opportunity to face Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental Championship. Why was Ezekiel Jackson given these opportunities? Why was Ezekiel Jackson stealing the spotlight that obviously belonged to Kofi Kingston, the "Heart of Smackdown." Ezekiel Jackson lacked the fan base, the charisma, and the skill of a champion. Ezekiel Jackson lacked the compassion, the will, and the aura of a legend. Yet, Ezekiel Jackson was the diamond in the rough. Being groomed to become the next Batista, being groomed to be become the next John Cena, being groomed to become the next Hulk Hogan. Under his breath, Kingston just couldn't tolerate anymore. "That's not happening if you die."

Throwing his sunglasses on the floor, Kingston darts for Jackson, elbowing him viciously to the back of the neck, making his fall to the floor instantly. It wasn't enough that Jackson had just suffered a loss to Goldust, now he was getting assaulted by a status-hungry ex-World Champion. The elbow wasn't enough, no, the elbow was simply the beginning. Stomping the back of Jackson's head, Kofi continued his rage, each stomp becoming more and more violent. "If you think for a second your deserve everything that's being handed to you, think again!" Kofi then delivered a swift kick to the side of the head of Ezekiel forcing him to turn over on his back in pain. "What makes you so special? What makes you deserving? I've been through hell, I've won championships that absolutely took me no where, I've wrestled five star matches, and put on epic bouts with legendary opponents, and what do I get?" Kofi then jumps skyward and lands a knee on Ezekiel's face. "A five day reign as World champion. A five day glimpse at being king of the world. A five day trip vacation to what truly is paradise." Looking down at his mess, he then proceeds to spit in the face of Ezekiel Jackson. "And forced mentor to Yoshi Tatsu and Zack Ryder, as if they're ever going to amount to anything in the entirety of their careers!" Getting down at on one knee, he stares intently at Ezekiel Jackson, his eyes wide open. "And still you're the one in paradise, given all these opportunities at greatness." Slapping Jackson on the cheek, Kofi stands back up and smirks at his handiwork, slapping his hands together, "Well, good luck with that."

Kofi Kingston then jumps skyward once more and hits a Boom Drop onto the stomach of Ezekiel Jackson, making him squirm in agony.


(OOC: Got his permission to attack him, it was actually his own idea. >.>)

[Jeter Sheen]

Moments after the attack that Kofi gave to Zeke we see Zeke sitting backstage in mini ER getting his ribs taped up.As the doctor slowly wraps the tape around thought run through Zeke's mind.Why would he want to do this but then Zeke gets one more thought its because he wants it to be one successful person on the smackdown brand and that he know if I get my shot I will be unbeatable."Doc are you done taping me up..? The doctor answers yes.Zeke gets up and begins to walk down the hall to the ring.



His music hits through the arena but a beaten Zeke still holding his ribs in agony making it hard for him to get to the ring. Finally making it to the ring.Grabs a Mic with thought still running trough is head the crowd is quiet as he begins to speak.Kofi kofi kofi i have just thought of what you said to me backstage and d you think everything has been handed to me do you..??Ever since last season i was working my ass of trying to get to the top of the AWE and Kofi you are scared that if i get to the top i won't come down.You see last season i had my shots at the world belt that shot being one and then kofi i went to headline AWE WM in a IC championship match and Kofi you had to be watching because if you did not notice I was slowly rising to the top.But now Kofi you are just trying to put a stop to my plans of becoming the IC champion you see you want to stop me in my tracks and try to get the attention of the WHC by doing this.But ask your self this why do u think you had a five day reign well Ican tell you that you were to cocky.But i gonna cut to the chase and give you what you want a match One on One.But first i want you to come down here i'm gonna kick your ass NOW!!.. Zeke is still holding the ribs in agony waiting for kofi to get down to the ring.

[Hush, it's K-Krush]

Kofi Kingston's theme music then blasts throughout the arena as Kofi appears from behind the entrance curtains and onto center stage. His sunglasses back on, his a brand new toothpick resting between his lips, the crowd erupts into an uproar of boo's as Kingston cockily makes his way towards the ring. Arrogance radiated from Kingston as he walked up the arena steps, looking at his not-so-adoring crowd before bringing the bridge of sunglasses down to look at an injured Ezekiel Jackson in the middle of the ring. Smiling over his work, he laughs slightly as a microphone is handed to him. "I give you props." Going between the ropes, he then leans in the closest ring corner, cockily smiling at Ezekiel Jackson. "The fact that you're still standing means the world to me. Why? Well..." he peers off, shrugging towards the audience. "It just simply means that your inevitable death continues. The very fact that you're standing in this ring with me gives me a motive. Gives me a purpose. Provides me a reason to even still be employed with this company!" Pulling himself out the corner, he stands face-to-face with Ezekiel Jackson. "This goes beyond the Intercontinental Title. This goes beyond the World Heavyweight Championship. I'm not a push over. I'm not a puppet. Yet, the world continues to treat me like one, the world continues to take advantage of my shining talent. The only reason I held the World Heavyweight Championship for five days was because of my sheer incompetence to realize I wasn't anything more than a name for John Cena to pulverize." He pauses and stares intently at Ezekiel Jackson. "You're their next prospect. Their next 'Kofi Kingston.' What makes you believe they're going to treat you any different? I'm still here. I'm still on the roster. But still, they're giving you the same promises that they promised me: The Hall of Fame." Kofi's demeanor then changes as he smiles, and brings his sunglasses upward. "That's why I'm here. That's why I did that." He points at Ezekiel Jackson's ribs. "I'm going to take you down before you're even given the chance to succeed further than I have. No one is going to be the next Kofi Kingston when Kofi Kingston is still alive and well."

[Jeter Sheen]

Zeke is still in utter rage at the fact that hes not getting the real truth."You know Kofi I don't want to be the next you because your nothing but a low down piece of trash and you wanna know why you think that your being screwed over its because of everything you have just said and you know what i have just about had enough of hearing everyone else problems.Its time for me to take action."Zeke drop the Mic walks to the ring ropes as if he was about to leave the ring and hits the book of Ezekiel. "So I guess after all that bs you said your answer is YES" Zeke walks out the ring slowly still with pain in his ribs but a smile on his face as he walks up the ramp.