Singles Match

[The scene opens in a dimly lit studio with a sleek, modern aesthetic. Sitting on one side of a polished black table is AWS interviewer Bryce Green, dressed sharply in a tailored suit, his microphone resting in front of him. Opposite him sits #1 Daron Smythe, casually confident, his AWS Internet Title draped over his shoulder. Daron is dressed in his signature leather jacket with a custom #1 logo embroidered on the back, his expression a mix of cocky and contemplative.]

BRYCE: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this exclusive sit-down interview with one of the most talked-about competitors in professional wrestling today. Please welcome the AWS Internet Champion, #1 Daron Smythe."

DARON: "Bryce, always a pleasure. And you're right about one thing—people can’t stop talking about me. But then again, when you're the #1 guy in this business, that's just how it goes."

BRYCE: "Daron, let’s start with your recent success. At Wicked Games, you emerged victorious in the Battle Rumble, securing a contract for a future championship match. But before we get to that, let’s talk about the vacant Internet Title. You defeated Ace Sky, one of the most tenacious competitors in the game, to claim that gold. Walk us through that match."

DARON: ""Ace Sky is a phenomenal athlete, no doubt about it. The guy has a gas tank that doesn’t quit, and he’s got heart for days. But at the end of the night, heart doesn’t get you wins. Skill, strategy, and knowing how to seize the moment—that’s what makes a champion. I knew Ace would come at me with everything he had, but the truth is, he didn’t have what it takes to beat me. That’s why this title"—Smythe pats the Internet Title on his shoulder—"is right where it belongs."*

BRYCE: "Congratulations on that victory, but there’s no time to rest. You’ve been booked in another high-profile match on the next edition of Ward. You’ll face the current AWS Asylum Heavyweight Champion, Summer Rayne. Let’s talk about her for a moment. She’s a four-time champion and, as many say, the franchise of AWS."

DARON: "Summer Rayne is everything people say she is—and maybe more. She’s the heart and soul of AWS, the most consistent performer on this roster. Four-time champion? That’s not a fluke. She’s built her legacy on grit, determination, and being better than anyone who steps in the ring with her. But let’s not forget one thing, Bryce—I didn’t come here to ride on anyone’s coattails. Summer Rayne might be the franchise, but franchises fall. Giants get slayed. And when she steps into the ring with me, she’ll find out firsthand why I am the #1 man in professional wrestling."

BRYCE: "Before your match on Ward, Summer has to defend her title on Throwdown against two formidable opponents: Ethan Murphy, the former champion who held the title for an impressive 177 days, and Drake Nygma, someone you’re very familiar with."

DARON: "Let’s start with Ethan Murphy. The guy’s hungry—when you’ve been at the top for 177 days, it’s hard to swallow being on the outside looking in. Ethan’s going to bring everything he has to get that title back, and I respect that. But respect doesn’t win matches. Then there’s Drake Nygma. Let me tell you something, Bryce—Drake Nygma might be the toughest opponent I’ve faced since I returned to this business. Tougher than Cory Chevelle. Tougher than Cyrus Rinaldi in the UWL. The guy’s a wildcard, unpredictable, dangerous. But I’ve beaten tough before, and I’ll do it again."

BRYCE: "Any of those three—Summer, Ethan, or Drake—could be holding the Asylum Heavyweight Title when you decide to cash in your Wicked Games contract. Does that change your approach?"

DARON: "Not at all. Whoever’s holding that title when the time comes, they’re going to learn the same thing Ace Sky did, the same thing Jayden Riley did, and the same thing everyone else who’s ever faced me learns—I’m the real deal. I’m not here to test the waters; I’m here to test myself against the best. Whether it’s Summer Rayne, Ethan Murphy, or Drake Nygma holding that gold, they’re going to find out why I’m not just #1 by name—I’m #1 by skill, by results, and by destiny."

BRYCE: "You’ve been in main events across multiple promotions, Daron. It seems like you’re always in the spotlight. Why do you think that is?"

DARON: "Simple, Bryce. People know talent when they see it. The fans know it, the wrestlers in that locker room know it, and the promoters sure as hell know it. I’m money. I’m box office. When you see Daron Smythe on the marquee, you know you’re getting the best in the business. And that’s why I keep getting these opportunities—because I deliver every single time."

BRYCE: "Final question: What’s your ultimate goal in AWS?"

DARON: : "To prove—without a shadow of a doubt—that I’m not just the best in AWS, but the best in the world. Titles, main events, accolades—they’re all just stepping stones to the legacy I’m building. And when people talk about the greatest to ever do it, they’re going to have no choice but to put my name at the top of the list. Because, Bryce, let’s face it—I’m #1 for a reason."

[The camera lingers on Smythe’s confident smirk as he adjusts the Internet Title on his shoulder. Bryce Green thanks the champion, and the screen fades to black, leaving viewers buzzing about the high-stakes matches and rivalries ahead in AWS.]