New and Improved

A spiffing Aric Voss stares at his new look through a mirror, he likes what he sees. A smile appears on his face as he keeps staring at himself, clearly he's impressed. Then he hears a knock and through the reflection of the mirror he sees the door slightly opens behind him.

Crew Member - You're on in five minutes.

Aric nods as the guy closes the door, leaving Aric Voss inside his locker room by himself.




Three months after leaving the promotion he's been part of and created unforgettable memories for some four and a half years, to become an exclusive client of the youngest son of a multi-billionaire and owner of 'United MMA' Handerson Ryan. Aric Voss still finds himself being heavily criticized by the Internet Wrestling Community, those who use to be dedicated, loyal fans and of course the haters who never liked him from the get go even when he wowed everyone else and jumping on his bandwagon was the popular thing to do over four years ago. Now one can easily compare Aric Voss's popularity in the wrestling world to the likes of Casey Anderson. While many went along with the idea of Aric shaking hands and accepting a undisclose amount of cash by the man they lable as a 'spoil rich kid' Shaun Ryan, there was no sign of regrets by Aric Voss. A few weeks after walking away from the L.A. based promotion with the West Coast Wrestling championship in his grasp, a video of Aric Voss with the West Coast Wrestling championship that he won for a second time before making the shocking announcement that he was done with the small independent company, was leaked online by an unknown source.

"A firestorm? No......oh no anybody that thinks it was just a firestorm is underestimating the level of damage this video done." - Shane L. (IWC member)

"Okay let's say it was a publicity stunt, maybe he wanted to show off a more edgier side, although I'll say more diabolical side of Aric Voss." - Jonathan S. (Wrestling Observer)

"This was nuclear heat, being added to a firstorm that was already spinning out of control." - Danny G. (Wrestling Illustrated)

"No remorse! No respect! And I was a big fan of Aric, not anymore I guess." - Amanda B. (West Coast Wrestling wrestler)

"He took someone else's property and got rid of it just like that. Real talk......I never liked his ass!" - Bane (West Coast Wrestling wrestler)

Aric failed to recognize or respond to any of the fans and or critics that have been bashing him ever since confirming his departure with West Coast Wrestling. Inside a luxury room where everything looks expensive from an undisclosed location, Aric is seen sitting on a black leather sofa with the championship on his shoulder, Aric stared at the camera with his ice cold blue eyes and pointed out that three weeks earlier he would have been appearing in front of a five-hundred dollar camera in a filthy, cockroach infested locker room. Aric then confirmed his location saying "Today I'm here on a two-point-five million dollar mega yacht". Aric gets up as the hired camera man begins to follow him, Aric made his way to the outside where Shaun Ryan is seen relaxing in the sun with two hot ladies, who's feeding him strawberries. As Shaun sees Aric, he quickly gets up, snaps his finger at another ladies, who quickly hands Aric a glass of champaign. Aric tells her not yet, there's one thing he have to do first. He walks up to the balcony of the yacht, looks at the title and then just like that tosses it into the water. Shaun smiles as he walks up to him and hands him a glass of champaign. "Now cheers to that!" Shaun raise his glass in the air as Aric slightly knocks his glass with Shaun's. "Cheers!"

"Honestly.......I have no idea who leaked that video. Now although I was a fan of Aric being a man and getting rid of that god aweful championship belt, I had no clue prior to that, that Aric Voss was going to do just that." - Shaun R. (Aric's agent)




She stood in front a mob of angry fans and members of the media. The actions of Aric Voss that took place on Shaun's mega yacht and some how found it's way online, did not make Kelly Kissinger's job as Shaun's spokewoman any easier. As the fans scream and shouted at her, Kelly maintains her calm. She then told the fans and members of the media that she will not be taking any questions after her statement. This was not welcome news to the members of the media, who have failed to get in contact with Aric and Shaun. Both guys been keeping their distance from the media and when asked a question, they decline to answer it. Kelly continued with her statement saying.....

Kelly Kissnger - Although Mr. Shaun Ryan confirmed that he enjoyed watching his client's irressponsible handling of someone else's property, that being the WCW Championship, Shaun Ryan apologizes for Aric Voss's actions on his mega yacht just about fourty-eight hours ago. We know it was vandalism to West Coast Wrestling property and that is why to avoid any court battles, Shaun Ryan has offered to pay the full one-hundred thousand dollars in cash to the LA based wrestling promotion known as West Coast Wrestling for property damages cause by Aric Voss. Shaun Ryan have also tossed in an extra quarter million dollars of his personal money in hopes there is no tensions what-so-ever between the two parties. Shaun Ryan and his client would like nothing more than to bury the hatchett with West Coast Wrestling and fortunately after a meeting that was held yesterday between the two parties, we can say that WCW has accepted the apology and generous offer by Shaun Ryan. They too would like to move on to a better, brighter future. I just hope you the fans could find common ground as well. .....Thank you!

Reporters desperately tries to ask their questions as Kelly Kissinger quickly makes her way off stage and is escorted by security to her limousine as angry fans shouted "Money can't buy everything!




Meanwhile back at Shaun Ryan's penthouse suite, the youngest son of 'United MMA' owner Handerson Ryan seems to be well relaxed sitting back on the couch with his legs stretched out and feet on the glass table in front of him. He's been keeping a close eye on the press conference in Los Angeles, California on a fourty-two inch LCD HD flat screen. His nineteen year old baby sister Stephanie Ryan walks up to him and hands him a glass of lemonade iced tea, as she takes a seat next to her big brother.

Shaun Ryan - That girl is impressive!

Stephanie Ryan - I agree!

Shaun looks at his sister, a bit taken back, surprised she agrees with him.

Shaun Ryan - Really?!

Stephanie Ryan - Yeah!

He keeps staring at his sister, trying to figure her out. Stephanie Ryan is the type of critic, who wll find flaw in anything possible. Put her on a panel of five judges, perform the best, four of them score you a perfect 'ten', Stephanie Ryan will score you a 'five' maybe less, lucky if it's a 'six'. Quite frankly she's the female version of Simon from American Idol, yeah, she's a b*tch. .....Not that her brothers are any different. Kind of run in the Ryan family!

Stephanie Ryan - I think you should give her a bonus in a with her salary. What?!

Shaun quickly snaps out of his trance.

Shaun Ryan - Nothing! I was actually thinking of a salary raise Kelly.

Stephanie laughs as she takes a sip of her lemonade iced tea.

Shaun Ryan - What's so funny?

Stephanie Ryan - You're not Santa Clause, .....Shaun. And by the way......you need to stop spending.

Shaun Ryan - What are you talking about?

Stephanie Ryan - I'm talking about simply givng away two-hundred and fifty-thousand dollars to that West Coast company. Why? So you can co-exist, be friends?

Shaun Ryan - Yeah?!

Stephanie Ryan - Giving them a quarter million bucks, plus a hundred thousand dollars in damages was not worth it. You should have stood your ground, not buy your way out of it.

Shaun looks at his sister, who looks back at him.

Shaun Ryan - You do know it's just pocket change right?

Stephanie Ryan - Right!

As Shaun drinks his lemonade ice tea, Stephanie gets up from the couch still holding her lemonade ice tea and makes her way to the sliding glass door to the balcony. She sees a shirtless, sweaty and amazingly fit Aric Voss doing some intense cardio training with his personal trainer outside on the balcony. She smiles as she takes a drink of her ice cold ice tea.

Stephanie Ryan - So you have confidence that this project of your is going to make you.....let me get this right.....rich?

Shaun looks back at his sister and smiles.

Shaun Ryan - The rich keeps getting richer.

Stephanie Ryan - He is kind of.....hot for a blue collar type of guy. Rough around the edges, nothing you can't take care of.

Shaun Ryan - He's like five years older than you Steph.

She looks back at her brother with a puzzled expression.

Stephanie Ryan - Since when age matters?

Shaun Ryan - Okay, well I'm his agent! Now correct me if I'm wrong, but you said it yourself Stephanie, my clients is not your type.

A smirk appears on her face and the she begins to smile.

Stephanie Ryan - So.....how much do you think Aric is going to make you?

Shaun gets up and walks up to his sister as he too looks at Aric training.

Shaun Ryan - Well......a whole lot!

He smiles as he rubs his hands together.

Stephanie Ryan - Oh come on Shaun! That's what you said with the last 'project' (says project in a sarcastic manner) before he dumped you.

Shaun Ryan - Just to be clear, I got rid of him not the other way around.

Stephanie Ryan - Yeah!

Shaun looks at his sister who has a slight smirk on her face. He shakes his head, annoyed with her sarcastic expressions.

Shaun Ryan - Aric Voss is different......he's intelligent and more importantly he listens to me. One reason why Flex and Young never made it to the top of Mixed Martial Arts is because they failed to listen to me, they refuse take my word. So they faltered and I dumped them. Aric Voss on the other hand has the looks, the drive and the attitude.

Stephanie Ryan - Can't argue about the looks......and maybe drive, but how do you know he's not going to end up like your MMA project.

Shaun Ryan - I just know Steph, I just know.

Shaun looks at Stephanie who looks back at him, the Ryan siblings smile as they continue to look at Aric Voss train hard on the balcony with the city of Vancouver beginning to light up in the near horizon.




Aric Voss was always known for his blue collar rough around the egdes street style as he made a name for himself at the Los Angeles based wrestling promotion West Coast Wrestling. Despite Aric Voss disagreeing with the whole idea of a makeover, his agent Shaun Ryan demanded the transformation of his new client and hired Kelly Kissinger to get the job done. It was the first disagreement between the two since the start of their so called business relationship. However Shaun did not intend to let this small issue get under his skin, instead of pushing his will on his client, like he have done in the past.

"Yeah sure I like the money, luxury cars, million dollar penthouse suites and expensive food day in and day out. But why the hell do I have to look like just another rich snob. I like being me, I like being myself, this is who I am. The torn jeans, old t-shirts, this is all me man. This represent where I come from and that's the streets of Boston. So no I can't see myself bending over to Shaun's demands of me getting some sort of makeover. As much as I respect the guy and putting s much money into my future success, I can't see myself shaping up 'the rough on the edges' look as they call it." - Aric Voss

Shaun made a bet with his sister and placed all the negociations in the hands of Kelly Kissinger. She either gets Aric to agree with the makeover and go through with it successfully or she'll be one more victim added to the unemployment line.

"I know sometimes I push my way around. .....Okay so I push my way around a whole lot moe than sometimes, but that does not make me a bad agent right? I want the best for my client. Th best in cars, cribs, you name it! Aric Voss needs to take the over worn t-shirts, torn jeans and gawd aweful baseball caps and burn them to hell. He needs a hair cut, a shave and be introduced to some Ralph Polo shirts, new jeans, suits that the common cannot buy. This idea from the streets of Boston, it's old and have no part in his future." - Shaun Ryan

Kelly Kissinger had her work cut out for her, little did she know she was just a pawn in a bet that her boss and his sister made. But even if she knew what was really going on, there was not much she would have done or say about it. She loves her job and it's what helping her mother keep her house and pay off an outstanding mortgage. Surprising both Shaun and Stephanie Ryan, it took just fourty-eight hours for Kely Kissinger to convince a somewhat stubborn Aric Voss to throw away the worn and torn collection of jeans, faded colored t-shirts, hoodies and his favorite Reebok sneakers and Boston Red Sox baseball cap. Aric Voss found himself at the best and most expensive hair stylist in British Columbia, Fabiano Forte. Hundreds and thousands of dollars were spent on Levis Jeans, Armani suits and more as Kelly Kissinger introduced Aric to only the best in Vancouver. It was a bet Shaun won over his sister.




His tranformation was complete, a complete turn around to what he used to be and now it's time to reveal the world of professional wrestling the new and improved Aric Voss. Aric stares at himself in the mirror. An arrogant narcisstic vibe is oozing out of the new and improved, he's liking it and has quickly adapted to the change he was so much against at one time. As if this is the man he is suppose to be! Once again there is a knock on the door, it's the signal that he's got one more minute before he is called out on stage by the host of 'Wrestling News Hour' an television show that airs on week days on HDNet Channel. Aric exits his dressing room and makes his way to the side of the stage as he waits for his introduction. As he waits with his arms folded Kelly Kissinger walks up next him.

Kelly Kissinger - You look amazing! So you see makeovers isn't that bad after all.

Aric Voss - Yeah.....you're hitting on me?

Kelly Kissinger - You're kidding right?

Aric smiles as Kelly looks at him. He then looks in front of him as he hears "Power" by Kanye West begins to play,

Kelly Kissinger - Good luck!

Aric Voss - Luck?

He looks around and then back at Kelly.

Aric Voss - What luck?

The crowd of about a hundred men and women welcomes Aric mixed reaction as he makes his way on to the set as "Power" continues to play. He makes his way to the panel table, shakes hands with the host of 'Wrestling News Hour' former Women's Champion in Japan Natasha Hill and takes a seat next to her as he greets the other two guests Xavier Wellings a former World Champion in Japan and Marcus Legend a former pro football player turned wrestler. just as he sits down, he quickly gets back up. He signal to the host to hold on for a second, seems as though he forgot something as he quickly makes his way to the back as "Power" continues to play. Moments after he makes his way back on stage holding a bag. He takes a seat and smiles as "Power" finally fades.

Natasha Hill - Everybody......the new and improved Aric Voss!

Yet another mixed reaction, but there is some screams from a few young ladies who support 'the wrestling hottie'.

Aric Voss - Wow still got some fans out there.

Natasha Hill - Welcome to the show Aric, I believe this is your second time on this show.

Aric Voss - That's right! Because I think this show kicks ass! Don't you argee?

He raise his arms in the air hyping and pumping up the crowd as they cheer on.

Natasha Hill - So.....before we continue with everything else. You ran off the stage just as you got on here, you came back with that.

She points at the bag as Aric smiles and nods.

Natasha Hill - I just need to ask. What's in the bag Aric?

Aric Voss - Well......I decided to bring you and your guests on here the brand new '3rd Generation Aric Voss' t-shirt.

He hands Hill, Wellings and Legend the white and green t-shirt.

Natasha Hill - Wow! Thank you!

Marcus Legend - Oh man that's awesome man! Guess what? I'm going to put this on right now, because I'm a Aric Voss fan, haters can go find themselves a little island with a coconut tree in the middle of nowhere.

As Marcus puts on the t-shirt, Xavier decided to place the shirt on his shoulder.

Aric Voss - I also got a surprise for your live audience here. Even though most of you booed me when I came out here, I still kept you in mind when I was coming here. Because I told a few friends of mine to stop by the studio a little early and stick my t-shirt under every chair for the audience.

The crowd grasp and begins to check underneath the chair, but finds nothing there. There is a few boos and whispers as Aric simply smiles.

Natasha Hill - There's nothing there Aric?

Aric Voss - Of course there is nothing there, I as just pulling their leg. You know a little humor is good now and again.

The crowd begins to boo as Aric quickly cuts them off.

Aric Voss - But.....but, but, but, but......but I still like you and with all seriousness here is your t-shirts.

Five guys wearing the white and green '3rd Generation Aric Voss' t-shirt make their way through the crowd handing out the Aric Voss t-shirts.

Aric Voss - T-shirts for everyone!

The crowd begins to react with a positive reaction. After the excitement slowly begins to decrease, Natasha Hill carries her focus on her guest.

Natasha Hill - How does it feel being new and improved?

Aric Voss - Look at me Tasha.......I feel like a million "CENSORED" bucks! Now I got a whole mountain of heat back in my hometown of Foxborough for going along with the idea and to tell you the truth when Shaun.....my agent told me to change my appearance and let me tell you he was not asking me, Shaun Ryan was telling me to get a transformation. I was not the biggest fan of his idea, matter of fact I told him no at first. But I was convinced, not brain washd as I read on some of the wrestling sites on the net, to go through with this makeover and truth betold I'm absolutely digging the new and improved.

Xavier Wellings - I got a question! If you were so against the new you, why....why change or should I say what exactly convinced you to change?

Aric Voss - Well.....a friend told me......it was a good idea. Uh.....I was reluctant, but my friend convinced me and now I don't regret it.

Natasha Hill - Let's see! .......Before!


Natasha Hill - And after!


The ladies cheer more for the after picture.

Natasha Hill - Congratulations Aric, you're now catering to all the single ladies out there.

Suddenly "Single Ladies" by Beyonce begins to play and ladies dressed in black outfits make there on stage and begins to dance to the song, just like the music video. Aric smiling and laughing like everyone, simply cannot get his composure together as the ladies slowly begins to make their way off the stage. The begins waving and blowing kisses towards the new and improved Aric Voss, who continues to laugh and waves back at them. The crowd applauded as the ladies mame their way too the back and the focus return to the panel.

Aric Voss - You planned this didn't you?

Natasha laughs hysterically as she waves her hand at Aric.

Natasha Hill - No.....no I did not planned that!

As she looks at Aric trying to stay serious. Aric smiles and shakes his head.

Aric Voss - That was planned!

Natasha Hill - In any event Aric Voss, before we get on the main topic of the night, that being your debut with Insurgency Wrestling Federation. There seem to be a problem with your theme song?

Aric Voss - Yeah appearantly IWF management does not want me to use 'Diamond Eyes' by Shinedown as my theme just yet.

Natasha Hill - What does your agent have to say about it?

Aric Voss - Shaun refuse to get himself involve with what my theme song should be he wants me to try and resolve this on my own.

Natasha Hill - Do you think this will be resolved my Monday and if not, what theme will you be coming out to at Battle Grounds? Could it be 'Power'?

Aric Voss - Good question! With the way things are going right now I doubt 'Diamond Eyes' will be my theme song Monday Night. As far as 'Power' goes there is zero chance that is going to be my theme song. I believe I'll be making my debut to a random IWF production theme. Which sucks for a guy who's a client and money maker for "The Billion Dollar Bad Boy".

Natasha Hill - Now enough talk with your new and improved looks, t-shirts, theme songs, this is the real deal. Next week Monday night on Battle Grounds, you're going to be making your in-ring debut.

He nods and then smiles.

Aric Voss - That's right and for those who's been wondering and asking "What's the fuss is all about, about Aric Voss?" Well Monday Night you get to see me in action and then you will understand what's the fuss all about.

Natasha Hill - Are you ready to shut your critics up?

Aric Voss - Do you have to ask? There's going to be a whole lot of shutting up to do, because there hundred, thousands of critics that will all be tuning in Monday Night in hopes to see me crushed in my debut match.

Natasha Hill - Any thoughts about your opponent?

Aric Voss - I really don't have much or anything to say about the guy. Truth is I don't know him, never heard of him. I think they call him Vagabond or something.

Natasha Hill - That's right! His name is Vagabond or at least that's what he likes being called. Now you Aric may not have anything to say about your opponent, but here's his message to you. Was recorded earlier this week. Take a look!

A quick clip from earlier in he week showing Vagabond's message to Aric Voss.




Aric looks puzzle with a slight smirk on his face.

Natasha Hill - Thoughts?

Aric Voss - What the hell is that? My freedom of speech, thoughts, action ends? The only way that guy can do that is dig me a grave and bury me in it.

Xavier Wellings - So.....wait a second! Is that a Buried Alive match challenge?

Aric Voss - Of course not I'm just saying that I am the better man and there no way my end is before it even begins and his beginning is next week Monday. Everything that I went through, the past few months, all the b.s. from fans and critics alike, the new and improve, everything leads up to next Monday. It's the beginning for me, a new start, no more Bingo Halls performances, this is the big time and I'm here to stay. Now what is disturbing of that video is that he said and I quote "May the best man win!" Did I miss something here? ......Anybody!

Aric looks at the other panel members, at the fans in the crowd and then back at the host.

Aric Voss - I am the best damn performer that will be stepping into the ring at Battle Grounds next week.

A mixture of boos and cheers are coming from the crowd as Aric pause and looks at the audience.

Aric Voss - Here's the thing, I'm going to feed off all those boos and critics and the whispers that I hear talking trash at me behind my back, I'll use that as feul, the drive, the adrenaline to beat the guy that you endorse. Just so I can hear you boo even louder and harder.

Natasha Hill - I want to cut you off right there, but I just have to ask you this before our show ends in a couple minutes. It just struck me that this is the first time you are seeing tha video recording from your opponent.

Voss smiles and nods in agreement.

Aric Voss - Yeah!

Natasha Hill - You don't surf the netor more importantly IWF.com/videos do you?

Aric laughs before answering the question.

Aric Voss - I don't! But what can I say? I'm a busy guy!

Xavier Wellings - Isn't that kind of insulting to your opponents?

Aric Voss - Up to them on how they take it. But really it's nothing personal, I'm just not the type that will sit down in front of the computer looking at what others or my opponents says about me. It's trash talk, that's all it is.

Natasha Hill - It doesn't get under your skin to know someone is talking trash about you?

Aric Voss - I think that's what gets under people skin, the fact that they talk and I ignore.

Natsha Hill - Marcus I noticed you've been quiet, want to say something before we go off air?

Marcus Legend - Absolutely got to ask my man Aric this question. I know you're the innovation of the most sickest finishers on the face of this planet man and I know you got something new up the sleeve, any clues?

Aric Voss - New and improved is going to be more conservative than over the top type of finishing move. With that said, you will see it three seconds before the referee calls for the bell.

Marcus Legend - Awesome man!

Natasha Hill - Marcus Legend, Xavier Wellings and off course Aric Voss, big thanks for coming on here and making this show one of maybe the top ten exciting shows of "Wrestling News Hour". I hope to see the three you back soon.

The three guys nods in agreement as "Single Ladies" by Beyonce begins to play and once again the ladies sporting black outfits and high heels make their way out on stage. Aric and Marcus hets up and begins to dance with the beatiful ladies as Xavier follows, while Natasha killing herself with the laugh, the crowd is going wild wit cheers, screams and applause. The credits quickly goes up the screen as the show comes to an end.