Post by Cameron Stone on Jul 7, 2014 15:19:29 GMT -5
First off, sorry to Draks for not putting out the best piece possible. I had more to add to the monlogue, noth in full content and expanded points. I also had two big scenes I was planning to do. I still don't think I would have beaten your piece, which was absolutely fantastic, but it would have been a hell of a pair of RPs to read. Also, thanks to the owners for allowing me until today to post something. For those that might not have been told, I was in a pretty bad accident. I'm going to be ok, but I'm lucky it wasn't a lot worse, because it probably should have been. Not exactly the RP I wanted to go out with, especially considering how happy I've been with my last few, but it's nothing but a straight monologue, exactly how I did it when I came in, so it's fitting I guess.
I feel like a gambler. Throwing caution to the wind, an just going for it. I've been riding a hot streak, but instead of quitting while I'm ahead, I keep just throwing my chips in trying to keep this luck rolling. I told myself that Superbrawl was just a one time thing, that I'd deal with Penny Shannon and be done. That match tested me like none ever had. She was a damn tough competitor, and with the Ultraviolent stipulation, I was worried I might relapse and have a psychotic break. However, I endured. I remained strong, and it made me realize my previous demented actions and thoughts was never who I really was. It was what I thought I needed to be in order to achieve success and immortality. But not everyone is destined for that, only a select few can reach that plateau, and ironically, in my march towards it, I drove myself too hard too often, never allowing myself any give, and I destroyed my body at this young age. It goes to show what kind of opponent I'm dealing with here. Almost nobody has ever really just pointed out how bad my knee is and that they have a huge advantage. Nobody has ever paid enough attention to me to know my obvious weaknesses, but Draks has. He's done his research. Reasons like that make me enthusiastic about him accepting my open challenge. Indeed Draks, I wasted my prime years and instead of gaining immortality, proved my mortality.
Can you imagine how it feels to realize that? I was off being crazy, desperately trying to compensate for my shortcomings, not willing to reference them, and in the process, my friends and family grew disgusted with me. I mortgaged my future with desperate acts from a desperate man. I tore apart my entire life, and for what? Two weeks as the National Champion? And that's the biggest achievement of my career, I'm a gatekeeper talent. Never the guy, never one to get many opportunities, and instead being there to see if a new guy is good enough to compete in the WFWF. It's not the worst place for one to be, but it isn't what I wanted, so back then, I couldn't accept it. So Draks, perhaps you need to consider that the real reason I originally intended for a younger up and comer to accept my open challenge was never to pass the torch, I've never held it. Maybe the idea was to finally accept who I am and what I am, and embrace it one last time, and instead of lying to myself and everyone else, tell the truth for once. But even if I'm not an amazing talent, ordinary people can sometimes do extraordinary things. The last few months have been the best of my career. And a main event against you is a great way to cap it off.
Life is giving me a second chance. I have a beautiful fiance, and a child on the way. I got a few months of wrestling back in where for the first time, I think I legitimately just enjoyed it. I have a good job on commentary waiting for me. Enjoying work makes life seem so much more fulfilling. I mean, I'd be lying if I said I had no worries, I've got plenty. Providing for my family being the big one. I'm scared yet excited at the same time about being a father. How can a man who has done what I've done raise a child? What if my kid grows up and finds some of my old matches as the psychopath? Would that change their perception of me? So I need to act now while I have the time, and approach these matches right. Show I'm a good guy, and not give into the temptations. I need to turn down the devil's deals. If I can't beat you by simply being myself, then I don't win. It doesn't bother me. I do however believe in myself. I'm giving this my all. This run of matches has been against a higher caliber of opponent that I've ever regularily faced, and being able to test myself against them has been illuminating. And if I lose it is fine. I'd rather come up short against a man like you Draks than dominate a guy like Andrew Carter. Easy wins aren't satisfactory and don't teach you anything.
Draks, you are indeed an insanely good performer. I'd go as far to say you're the best one here. You took out Schneider when the thing he wanted the most was on the line. That is impressive, and most people believed you wouldn't pull it off. Kind of like how most people believe I can't pull this off. On a side note, it's at least pretty awesome the one major career accomplishment I have is something Schneider never pulled off. Gotta love the small things. But it makes everyone say, hey, if Draks took out a motivated Schneider, what chance do you have Stone? Hell, I don't think I can even name something I do better than Draks, beside maybe giving a better interview. For all the crap Draks talked about me not being too good on commentary, I don't think he'd do nearly as awesome as me in that position. And i'm willing to bet cash money he can't build as nice of a birdhouse as I can. I'm not sure how any of those skills would translate into in ring action, but hey, let me have my moments.
I am happy about this match though. It's the total opposite of the match with Ace Bennett. That was a personal vendetta about ending careers. I mean, clearly Draks hates me for some reason, but I have no personal ill will towards him. But for me, this match is all about joy and passion. This match feels more pure. Testing my mettle against the best guy around before I step away. No pressure, no regrets. I initially thought I might have an advantage, with you taking my lightly, but finding out you've actually bothered to do some research on me makes me realize you're taking this pretty seriously. And I can't think of a bigger name opponent to face. I mean I agree with you on everything you've said about the World title. Our world champion is good, but he didn't even beat anyone for the title. He was just handed it. He'll forever be known as the champion who never won the title. I'd rather have never held it than have that stigma attached to my reign. There is a reason our match is the main event, and not the world champions match.
You seem to think I wanted an easy way out, hence the challenge to an up and comer. But the real reason I wanted one of the new guys, people like a Kyle Matthews in my last match is because of the effort they out in. Penny Shannon, Mak Cross, and Ace Bennett, Three veterans and it felt like none of them cared or had any passion left in them when I faced them, which kills the fun for me. At least the new guys show up. I never dreamed you would step up and take the challenge. That's even better. And your actions also prove that you aren't sure what I'm capable of, and you're afraid. Why else would you make it 2 of 3 Falls? You want insurance Draks, that is all this is. This is in case I surprise you and beat you, so you can still have a chance to recover. I fully intend to get that first fall, because it will prove to myself regardless of who has their hand raised at the end that I was capable of beating you. You just chose this stipulation to cover your own ass Draks, and I get it. You've been playing the game long enough to know how it works. We both have. But do not try to pass it off like it's your way of punishing me further when it's nothing but the actions of a coward. The Stone Age is coming to an end Draks, and the last name I'm going to add to my list of defeated opponents is you. That's Set in Stone, you cocky little bitch.
I feel like a gambler. Throwing caution to the wind, an just going for it. I've been riding a hot streak, but instead of quitting while I'm ahead, I keep just throwing my chips in trying to keep this luck rolling. I told myself that Superbrawl was just a one time thing, that I'd deal with Penny Shannon and be done. That match tested me like none ever had. She was a damn tough competitor, and with the Ultraviolent stipulation, I was worried I might relapse and have a psychotic break. However, I endured. I remained strong, and it made me realize my previous demented actions and thoughts was never who I really was. It was what I thought I needed to be in order to achieve success and immortality. But not everyone is destined for that, only a select few can reach that plateau, and ironically, in my march towards it, I drove myself too hard too often, never allowing myself any give, and I destroyed my body at this young age. It goes to show what kind of opponent I'm dealing with here. Almost nobody has ever really just pointed out how bad my knee is and that they have a huge advantage. Nobody has ever paid enough attention to me to know my obvious weaknesses, but Draks has. He's done his research. Reasons like that make me enthusiastic about him accepting my open challenge. Indeed Draks, I wasted my prime years and instead of gaining immortality, proved my mortality.
Can you imagine how it feels to realize that? I was off being crazy, desperately trying to compensate for my shortcomings, not willing to reference them, and in the process, my friends and family grew disgusted with me. I mortgaged my future with desperate acts from a desperate man. I tore apart my entire life, and for what? Two weeks as the National Champion? And that's the biggest achievement of my career, I'm a gatekeeper talent. Never the guy, never one to get many opportunities, and instead being there to see if a new guy is good enough to compete in the WFWF. It's not the worst place for one to be, but it isn't what I wanted, so back then, I couldn't accept it. So Draks, perhaps you need to consider that the real reason I originally intended for a younger up and comer to accept my open challenge was never to pass the torch, I've never held it. Maybe the idea was to finally accept who I am and what I am, and embrace it one last time, and instead of lying to myself and everyone else, tell the truth for once. But even if I'm not an amazing talent, ordinary people can sometimes do extraordinary things. The last few months have been the best of my career. And a main event against you is a great way to cap it off.
Life is giving me a second chance. I have a beautiful fiance, and a child on the way. I got a few months of wrestling back in where for the first time, I think I legitimately just enjoyed it. I have a good job on commentary waiting for me. Enjoying work makes life seem so much more fulfilling. I mean, I'd be lying if I said I had no worries, I've got plenty. Providing for my family being the big one. I'm scared yet excited at the same time about being a father. How can a man who has done what I've done raise a child? What if my kid grows up and finds some of my old matches as the psychopath? Would that change their perception of me? So I need to act now while I have the time, and approach these matches right. Show I'm a good guy, and not give into the temptations. I need to turn down the devil's deals. If I can't beat you by simply being myself, then I don't win. It doesn't bother me. I do however believe in myself. I'm giving this my all. This run of matches has been against a higher caliber of opponent that I've ever regularily faced, and being able to test myself against them has been illuminating. And if I lose it is fine. I'd rather come up short against a man like you Draks than dominate a guy like Andrew Carter. Easy wins aren't satisfactory and don't teach you anything.
Draks, you are indeed an insanely good performer. I'd go as far to say you're the best one here. You took out Schneider when the thing he wanted the most was on the line. That is impressive, and most people believed you wouldn't pull it off. Kind of like how most people believe I can't pull this off. On a side note, it's at least pretty awesome the one major career accomplishment I have is something Schneider never pulled off. Gotta love the small things. But it makes everyone say, hey, if Draks took out a motivated Schneider, what chance do you have Stone? Hell, I don't think I can even name something I do better than Draks, beside maybe giving a better interview. For all the crap Draks talked about me not being too good on commentary, I don't think he'd do nearly as awesome as me in that position. And i'm willing to bet cash money he can't build as nice of a birdhouse as I can. I'm not sure how any of those skills would translate into in ring action, but hey, let me have my moments.
I am happy about this match though. It's the total opposite of the match with Ace Bennett. That was a personal vendetta about ending careers. I mean, clearly Draks hates me for some reason, but I have no personal ill will towards him. But for me, this match is all about joy and passion. This match feels more pure. Testing my mettle against the best guy around before I step away. No pressure, no regrets. I initially thought I might have an advantage, with you taking my lightly, but finding out you've actually bothered to do some research on me makes me realize you're taking this pretty seriously. And I can't think of a bigger name opponent to face. I mean I agree with you on everything you've said about the World title. Our world champion is good, but he didn't even beat anyone for the title. He was just handed it. He'll forever be known as the champion who never won the title. I'd rather have never held it than have that stigma attached to my reign. There is a reason our match is the main event, and not the world champions match.
You seem to think I wanted an easy way out, hence the challenge to an up and comer. But the real reason I wanted one of the new guys, people like a Kyle Matthews in my last match is because of the effort they out in. Penny Shannon, Mak Cross, and Ace Bennett, Three veterans and it felt like none of them cared or had any passion left in them when I faced them, which kills the fun for me. At least the new guys show up. I never dreamed you would step up and take the challenge. That's even better. And your actions also prove that you aren't sure what I'm capable of, and you're afraid. Why else would you make it 2 of 3 Falls? You want insurance Draks, that is all this is. This is in case I surprise you and beat you, so you can still have a chance to recover. I fully intend to get that first fall, because it will prove to myself regardless of who has their hand raised at the end that I was capable of beating you. You just chose this stipulation to cover your own ass Draks, and I get it. You've been playing the game long enough to know how it works. We both have. But do not try to pass it off like it's your way of punishing me further when it's nothing but the actions of a coward. The Stone Age is coming to an end Draks, and the last name I'm going to add to my list of defeated opponents is you. That's Set in Stone, you cocky little bitch.
