[Eric O'Mac]

Nick Fury: So, you're now calling yourself the "Iron Man" of wrestling, is that right?



The Miz: I think my words speak loud enough.



Nick Fury: "I am Iron Man". You think you're the only superhero in the world? Mr. Mizanin, you've become part of a bigger universe, you just don't know it yet.

The Miz: I'm sorry, who the hell are you, again?

Nick Fury: Nick Fury, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. I'm here to talk to you about the Avengers Initiative. You see, the universe is facing a threat, a threat unlike any other threat we have ever faced. Some have called him "The Mad Titan." We simply know him as "Andre The Giant."



Nick Fury: This guy destroys planets for fun. He wants to wipe out half the universe with the snap of his fingers.

The Miz: Great, sounds great. And what exactly do you expect me to do about it?

Nick Fury: Well, the only thing that we know of that can stop him are these things called "Infinity Stones."



Nick Fury: These bad boys have the ability to almost anything you can imagine. Time travel. Teleportation. Unlimited power. Mind control. Whatever the red one does. You get the idea. The bad news is, Andre is after these stones too, and he'll stop at nothing to get them. If he gets his hands on them, say good-bye to what we know of the universe.

The Miz: So the idea is you want me to go find these stones to keep this giant from destroying us?

Nick Fury: Not you. A team.

The Miz: What team? I mean, who is there to team with?

Nick Fury: For some reason, the universe only allows us a certain time frame in which to recruit team members. Luckily, the first guy I recruited, he's a pretty big fan of America, and once he wakes up from the ice we found him in, I'm sure he'll join this team we are creating.



The Miz: You must be talking about Kurt Angle. The guy my father would always talk about while I was growing up. Mr. America himself.

Nick Fury: Some would refer to him as "Captain." Mr. America was some other guy.

The Miz: Greaaaaat. Is it just the two of us?

Nick Fury: There will be more along the way. But also keep in mind that with heroes, there will be villains to cross us. Andre is the most pressing threat, but he won't be the only one. The important thing is that we get our hands on those Infinity Stones.

The Miz: Fantastic. Well, I'm going to go have a drink. It was nice talking to you, guy from the shadows.

Nick Fury: You can have that drink. When you're done, I'll leave this file on your desk. I want you to size up our newest recruit. People call him 'Amazing," with the ability to seemingly climb on walls, increased agility and speed, just seems to bounce off any enemy he goes against. Make contact with him. We're going to need all the help we can get.

[Eric O'Mac]

Nick Fury: As you see, Angle, the world needs someone like you. Someone who has values. Someone who will fight with honor.



Kurt Angle: This Andre The Giant sounds like a tough mission. I won't be able to do this alone.



Nick Fury: I'm well aware. I've recruited Mike Mizanin, although it seems he would rather be called "The Miz." Ridiculous. We've also successfully recruited the man known as Ricochet. I've sent Mizanin to conference with him.

Kurt Angle: And you expect me to trust you, to trust these other two guys, no questions asked?

Nick Fury: Hell no. I'd be worried if you did. That's why I'm handing you the keys for our next recruit.

Kurt Angle: You're saying I get to choose who to fight alongside with?

Nick Fury: Absolutely. You're the Captain.

Kurt Angle: There was this guy that I trained, a few years ago. He showed promise. He's someone I'd risk my life for. Grounded on the mat, but could fly like a falcon if you asked him to.

Nick Fury: You're not suggesting who I think...

Kurt Angle: Yes. He works well in teams, and he's a must have if I'm going to be a part of this Avengers Initiative.



60. Shelton Benjamin

[Eric O'Mac]

Voice: Some people call me a terrorist. I consider myself a teacher.



Voice: Ready for another lesson?

In these perilous times, where a simple tweet could send a man into rage that could tear the world apart, I am no more terrorist because of my actions than you are because of yours. Everyone is responsible. Those who support. Those who fight against. At the end of the day, we are only consumed by our wants, and care nothing about the needs of others.



Voice: It doesn't matter that the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D is creating a team to take control of the Infinity Stones. They will simply turn on each other the moment they feel threatened by the others existence. The mighty Andre The Giant rumored to come and destroy the universe with the snap of his fingers? Those as a part of the Avengers Initiative will do that themselves.

See the darkness? It envelops everything. There's that one sliver of light that is left before the door closes.

I will be the one who shuts the door.



Voice: I'm gonna offer the choice: do you want an empty life, or a meaningful death?

Mr. Mizanin and Mr Angle, today is the first day of what's left of your life.

81. "The Mandarin" Tommaso Ciampa





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Killmonger: So Kurt Angle, the American Hero, and the pretty rich white boy, the Iron Miz, or whatever he's going by now, they are gearing up to protect the world from...giants. From terrorists.



Killmonger: Man, Nick Fury is putting a lot in their hands! I even heard they are reaching out. Recruiting, is that what they're calling it? Doesn't matter. You can tell Ricochet all he wants to hear, as long as he gets to throw his body and do as many flips as possible, then he's in. Shelly is just happy that people remember him, even if it's only as Captain America's sidekick. Acting like they have the moral high ground to defend the world. But where were they when people got disrespected here in our own land? Where we're they when we were getting shot, beat, throw in jail without justice? Didn't do a single thing about it then. But you got a giant coming to Earth, and you got these magic stones that can fight him off?

This problem goes back, all the way to the pilgrims. The puritans, that's what the history books call them. Oh, the precious puritans.

They looked my onyx and bronze skinned forefathers in they face. Their polytheistic, God-hating face. Their shackled, diseased, imprisoned face. And taught a Gospel that said that God had multiple images in mind when He created us in it, therefore destined salvation contains a contentment in the stage for which they were given, which is to be owned by your forefather's superior, image bearing face, says your precious Puritans.

Nah. I don't play that. Forget your precious Puritans. And forget your precious American heroes. Your "Avengers." What are they avenging? They didn't want to avenge my father. They didn't want to avenge my family. And they expect me to watch them fight for some stones that can save the world?

I don't think so. Those infinity stones are mine. Power? Soul? Maybe I'll get that time stone, go back and set things right. Go back and take care of your precious puritans.

Until then, Nick Fury romanticizes his Avengers as if they are royalty. I lived my entire life waiting for this moment. I trained a lot. I killed in America, Afghanistan, Iraq... I took life for my own brothers and sisters right here on this continent! And all this death just so I could kill you!

And when I'm done, I'll tell Nick Fury this: Is this your king? Is this your king? He's supposed to protect you! To lead the world into the future!

Nah. I'm your king. And I'm ready to kill to prove it.



88. "Killmonger" Xavier Woods