"Will the Owner of the Franchise Please Step Forward..."

Saturday, May 29, 1999

Note To Mike Coristine:

The owner of a franchise has historically held certain characteristics both physical and mental. Most owners are typically overworked egomaniacs who won't listen to the thoughts of others. An owner is supposed to be tough, career driven, and most of all, one who takes crap from nobody.

Well, according to the latest editions of Madness, there is one "franchise" that has lost the handle on what it means to fulfill the aforementioned description. I am referring to former champion and current member of the "Elite," Mike Coristine. Let's be blunt, Mike... What is going on? You used to be one of the most hated phenoms in the WCFC, wreaking havoc and never stopping to think about who you hurt. You used to tell others off and never worried about the consequences of who you offended. You used to harm others at will taking whatever you wanted from anyone that stood in your path. Now, despite the fact that these actions caused you to be one of the most hated participants, the fact remains. You were not only one of the most popular superstars, but you were one of the most respected.

Things have changed, Mike. I, for one, miss the old "Franchise." The one that used to run the show!!! Now, its not all your fault. Due to the signing of the Essence and the owners' love for him, you have lost a bit of the spotlight along with the popular storyline of Cleveland's quest to become the next champion of the WCFC. But, that doesn't mean that you can let others push you around!!! I am sick and tired of "The Essence" Shawn Mecklinger and his claim to be the best of all things. Hmmm... come to think of it, so should you. And that, my friend, is the problem at the current time. Not only is the Essence stealing your once coveted mic time, but he thinks its o.k. to push you around. Where is the old "Franchise?" The one that would have punched his lights out long ago!

I am calling out the real "Franchise." The one to quote a popular movie from the early 90's who "is a bad ass mother that don't take no crap out of nobody." Show the world that you haven't lost your edge and deliver a message to the Essence. Tell him that the best of all things is in for a surprise when he meets the man who runs the show. Now, I have to say that your newly signed match at Wrestlefest is a step in the right direction. However, you must do more, Mike. Over the next couple of weeks until you go one on one with the best of all things, make his life a living hell. Let him feel sorry for ever getting in your way and trying to run the show. Teach him a lesson and show him that you have NO LIMIT!!! By the time Wrestlefest rolls around he should be in no condition to even fight. Take my advice, Franchise, you were once a great phenom and there is no doubt that you will become one again. Hurry up, though, or you might find that your franchise is in a state of bankruptcy!!! If you have trouble believing me, just look at the fan reaction you received when you challenged the Essence. As I said, you may have once been hated, but you always had the fans' respect. Take my advice Mike, say goodbye to the Elite and say helloooooo to running the show!!!

Your supporter,

J. Pump


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