Post by sonstuds on May 31, 2007 11:53:52 GMT -5
Man…here we go again…
{Life can be a real bitch sometimes. Of course, there are the standard complaints. Losing employment, family member dying, impotence. But perhaps life’s most devious fouls are the little things. It’s almost as if life is looking you in the face while lightly kneeing you in the balls. The actions that down the road may never affect you. Actions that won’t keep you up at night. Actions that might not even ruin your day. Think of driving over a nail, despite having a spare tire in the trunk. Takes ten, maybe fifteen minutes to change. Think of slightly puncturing your finger. Doesn’t hurt and bleeds for three minutes. Think of a man losing a possession that he has no emotional value to, yet wants it back because of sheer principle. Never in this time does the man get upset, just agitated that his day got sidetracked. It’s annoying. But that’s life.
The sun brightly gleams down. Near silence is surrounding, with the only audible noises being the relaxing sound of cars driving in the distance and the occasional chirping bird. The sun reflects off the overly green grass, creating a paradise like appearance. In the middle of view is a grey chain link fence, which EBR happens to be leaning against. He has one foot resting against it in an effort to look cool. It’s working. The back view reveals more grass, leading the impression he’s randomly located in a local park. Conveniently, EBR is in the only shaded area in sight. The only object near him is a black garbage can, which judging from the relatively clean and unlittered grass, is often used. He flashes a confident smile as he chews on a white straw. What a bad ass. After a brief pause, he removes the straw and begins speaking.}
EBR:[/color] Hrm…the Tag Team Titles. It’s strange how quickly something rather prestigious can turn into nothing in a state of a month. Before I simply wanted the belt I never lost, but now? {Smiling} Well, it seems as if I need to correct one of the current wrong doings in the WFWF. Let’s look at it realistically. Here you have the WFWF Tag Team Titles; a pair of belts held by Hall of Famers and great Tag Team wrestlers. Now? It’s held by one man. It’s turned into some typical, run of the mill belt. Just last week it was defended involving a combined two participants. All of its history, all of its purpose, all of its dignity, has been scrapped away. {Shrugging} That’s pretty sad, wouldn’t you say?
{He throws his arms up, palms facing out, quickly in an attempt to defend himself.}
EBR:[/color] Admittedly, I initially only cared about them because of greed. Had I never won them in September I doubt I’d be the one who’s attempting to bring them back to respectability. However, I’m sure we’ll all agree in this case a wrong can lead into a right. Besides, I don’t see anyone else willing to take a stand against this castration of history. In fact, that’s what makes this entire situation so ironic. Yukio Blaze shows a complete lack of respect for an entire…{compulsively trying to find the word}…legacy, and he’s exalted for it.
{The look on his face swiftly changes to an angrier tone. He slightly inches forward, stepping into the sun. It’s obvious to see his emotions getting through, and it’s safe to assume he’ll be speaking quicker than previously.}
EBR:[/color] Yet, if I do that in September, I’d be flamed for it. I’d be a parasite, I’d be called out, and I’d be considered the disgrace of an industry. That’s the damn truth. I won those same belts, with a partner, and I received the backlash of trying to take over the WFWF. The only reason Yukio Blaze gets away with it is because he’s been able to play the Rudy role for so long. Everyone loves an underdog, so naturally, they’ll pretend nothing happened when he fucks up.
{He sneers before he smoothly begins to calm himself down, backing into the fence. He waits for several moments before speaking, once again talking slower and more relaxed.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] I guess you could say I’ve been a little agitated by Yukio Blaze recently. It seems he’s been taking into a habit of name dropping me, even going as far as to proclaim if we were to ever face he’d beat me. Hrm…I gotta wonder where he gets off on that. Who’s he, a man who has one career accomplishment, to be making guarantees and trying to elevate himself at my expense? Whatever. It seems that ever since I returned in August I’ve been making a new career for myself by beating overconfident tag team wrestlers. I have to ask what exactly makes Blaze so different?
{He shakes his head confidently, a sly smirk pressed on his face.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] They’re all the same. Regardless of how many people like him or how many fans cheer for him, Yukio Blaze is your prime example of a regular, stereotypical WFWF wrestler. The one that believes he’s the greatest in the WFWF, despite having no legitimate claim to back it up. The one who’ll address his opponent every week while trying to mock them, discuss their flaws, and discredit them for any accomplishment they may or may not have. Of course while doing this he’ll seemingly side track, go silent for several minutes, and then randomly yell “shut up”. He’s like Zach Braff from “Scrubs”, only unintentionally funny and suffering from a possible case of Tourette’s syndrome. There’s no real difference between Yukio Blaze and say, Kurt Burton. Well, except for the fact Kurt Burton admits he’s a pompous prick. Of course, I suppose this entire situation is simply me being petty. Who am I to blame Yukio Blaze for taking an opportunity and running with it?
{He mockingly begins to rub his chin for a brief second, before throwing his index finger up.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] Someone who clearly holds a personal grudge when a win is pre-guaranteed. I mean really, what exactly has Blaze done that’s given him that right? When it’s all said and done, statistics show that we both held the Tag Team Titles. The difference? It is Yukio Blaze’s only accomplishment, while I was inducted into the Hall of Fame three years before I won them. Understand, this whole personal vendetta isn’t because I’ve always dislike Yukio Blaze. Initially he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, also jeopardizing the integrity of this company all the while. However, I change my tune fairly quickly when I hear my name in a negative light by someone who feels the need to disrespect me. He needs to understand that I’m not like the majority of the WFWF. For him to treat me as such is a slap in the face to everything I’ve ever done. He babbles on about how it’s his dream of holding a title finally came true, yet minutes later he begins to try and downgrade when I won the same belt? Don’t get me wrong, Yukio Blaze is correct. I did win those belts with a partner. But after all; I’m supposed to! He shouldn’t get moody because unlike him, I actually have friends. Besides, he shouldn’t be saying that when a look back at history shows that he got the number one contendership with a man by the name of “Miguel”. Hrm…turns out he did have someone backing him. Well, until he apparently threw him to the curb like he was a piece of garbage. So that makes Yukio Blaze a liar and a backstabber?
{Producing the straw from previously, he begins to chew on it, slightly muffling his voice.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] See? It’s not so hard to criticize people for their achievements and how they got them. Besides, how do we know that I couldn’t have beaten Kurt Burton and Manny C without a partner? Frankly, until I get the chance to win the Tag Team Titles by myself I don’t want Yukio Blaze ever telling me I can’t do it. The only difference is I actually have, you know…respect for this company, so naturally, that circumstance will never happen.
{He jerks the straw out of his mouth and flicks it into the garbage can.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] Frankly, I’m kind of glad he opted not to give me his other tag belt. I realize now I wouldn’t have wanted it that way. I wouldn’t be fixing anything, you know? Besides, perhaps his mediocrity is contagious. That, and I surely would never want to be associated with a punk like Yukio Blaze. It’s foolish for someone of his disposition to being talking smack. It’s even sillier when he’s been in the WFWF for three years and really has nothing noteworthy to show for it. I mean, up until Forever Unscarred Yukio was regarded as the bridesmaid of the WFWF. Could never quite get over the hump. It’s a standard regularity, though. Nothing to truly be assumed about it. Well, except that it lasted as long as it did. But, like every underdog story, Yukio does finally win. And while he’s still overjoyed with the outcome, that does not take away from the fact that right now? It was a fluke. I understand he successfully defended his title…or sadly, titles, against Josh Dean last week. So what? He didn’t defend them against a team. He didn’t once again win a handicap match. That moment was a true black eye for the WFWF, one that should make every man and woman associated with this company sick.
{A condescending grin proceeds over his face.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] Yet, I strongly doubt it does. After all, I believe if Yukio Blaze’s career will be remembered for one thing, it’s that it doesn’t matter what you do, who you disrespect, or what you disrespect. As long as you get the crowd to clap their hands when you come to the ring it’ll all be forgotten. I guess this is the mentality of the WFWF now. Quite sad. Then again, I don’t expect much when the same company tries to throw a compete clause on me to explain why I don’t hold the rights to a belt I never lost. Hrm…the greatest champions in the history of this industry will back me up when I point out how hard it is to defend a belt within ninety days when it’s retired. Whatever. If I have to further cement my status as not only the number one contender, but as the true co-holder of the Tag Team Champions, then so be it. I’ll consider it an honor to bring the belts back to a true respectability, and I’ll gladly bitch smack Yukio Blaze in the process.
{He slightly chuckles before mysteriously bringing out another white straw. As he chews on it his voice again muffles.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] You can label me as the bad guy all you’d like. That’s fine. I’ve been in the position before. I don’t care if anyone’s on my side because flat out, I know what I’m doing is right. Years from now? You’ll all see it too.
{He pauses and ignites with a piercing stare as a complete silence dawns.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] Yukio Blaze is behind one of the biggest disgraces in the history of the WFWF. I truly hope he’s happy with himself.
{As he chews on his straw, this iconic picture of EBR fades.}[/color]
{Life can be a real bitch sometimes. Of course, there are the standard complaints. Losing employment, family member dying, impotence. But perhaps life’s most devious fouls are the little things. It’s almost as if life is looking you in the face while lightly kneeing you in the balls. The actions that down the road may never affect you. Actions that won’t keep you up at night. Actions that might not even ruin your day. Think of driving over a nail, despite having a spare tire in the trunk. Takes ten, maybe fifteen minutes to change. Think of slightly puncturing your finger. Doesn’t hurt and bleeds for three minutes. Think of a man losing a possession that he has no emotional value to, yet wants it back because of sheer principle. Never in this time does the man get upset, just agitated that his day got sidetracked. It’s annoying. But that’s life.
The sun brightly gleams down. Near silence is surrounding, with the only audible noises being the relaxing sound of cars driving in the distance and the occasional chirping bird. The sun reflects off the overly green grass, creating a paradise like appearance. In the middle of view is a grey chain link fence, which EBR happens to be leaning against. He has one foot resting against it in an effort to look cool. It’s working. The back view reveals more grass, leading the impression he’s randomly located in a local park. Conveniently, EBR is in the only shaded area in sight. The only object near him is a black garbage can, which judging from the relatively clean and unlittered grass, is often used. He flashes a confident smile as he chews on a white straw. What a bad ass. After a brief pause, he removes the straw and begins speaking.}
EBR:[/color] Hrm…the Tag Team Titles. It’s strange how quickly something rather prestigious can turn into nothing in a state of a month. Before I simply wanted the belt I never lost, but now? {Smiling} Well, it seems as if I need to correct one of the current wrong doings in the WFWF. Let’s look at it realistically. Here you have the WFWF Tag Team Titles; a pair of belts held by Hall of Famers and great Tag Team wrestlers. Now? It’s held by one man. It’s turned into some typical, run of the mill belt. Just last week it was defended involving a combined two participants. All of its history, all of its purpose, all of its dignity, has been scrapped away. {Shrugging} That’s pretty sad, wouldn’t you say?
{He throws his arms up, palms facing out, quickly in an attempt to defend himself.}
EBR:[/color] Admittedly, I initially only cared about them because of greed. Had I never won them in September I doubt I’d be the one who’s attempting to bring them back to respectability. However, I’m sure we’ll all agree in this case a wrong can lead into a right. Besides, I don’t see anyone else willing to take a stand against this castration of history. In fact, that’s what makes this entire situation so ironic. Yukio Blaze shows a complete lack of respect for an entire…{compulsively trying to find the word}…legacy, and he’s exalted for it.
{The look on his face swiftly changes to an angrier tone. He slightly inches forward, stepping into the sun. It’s obvious to see his emotions getting through, and it’s safe to assume he’ll be speaking quicker than previously.}
EBR:[/color] Yet, if I do that in September, I’d be flamed for it. I’d be a parasite, I’d be called out, and I’d be considered the disgrace of an industry. That’s the damn truth. I won those same belts, with a partner, and I received the backlash of trying to take over the WFWF. The only reason Yukio Blaze gets away with it is because he’s been able to play the Rudy role for so long. Everyone loves an underdog, so naturally, they’ll pretend nothing happened when he fucks up.
{He sneers before he smoothly begins to calm himself down, backing into the fence. He waits for several moments before speaking, once again talking slower and more relaxed.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] I guess you could say I’ve been a little agitated by Yukio Blaze recently. It seems he’s been taking into a habit of name dropping me, even going as far as to proclaim if we were to ever face he’d beat me. Hrm…I gotta wonder where he gets off on that. Who’s he, a man who has one career accomplishment, to be making guarantees and trying to elevate himself at my expense? Whatever. It seems that ever since I returned in August I’ve been making a new career for myself by beating overconfident tag team wrestlers. I have to ask what exactly makes Blaze so different?
{He shakes his head confidently, a sly smirk pressed on his face.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] They’re all the same. Regardless of how many people like him or how many fans cheer for him, Yukio Blaze is your prime example of a regular, stereotypical WFWF wrestler. The one that believes he’s the greatest in the WFWF, despite having no legitimate claim to back it up. The one who’ll address his opponent every week while trying to mock them, discuss their flaws, and discredit them for any accomplishment they may or may not have. Of course while doing this he’ll seemingly side track, go silent for several minutes, and then randomly yell “shut up”. He’s like Zach Braff from “Scrubs”, only unintentionally funny and suffering from a possible case of Tourette’s syndrome. There’s no real difference between Yukio Blaze and say, Kurt Burton. Well, except for the fact Kurt Burton admits he’s a pompous prick. Of course, I suppose this entire situation is simply me being petty. Who am I to blame Yukio Blaze for taking an opportunity and running with it?
{He mockingly begins to rub his chin for a brief second, before throwing his index finger up.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] Someone who clearly holds a personal grudge when a win is pre-guaranteed. I mean really, what exactly has Blaze done that’s given him that right? When it’s all said and done, statistics show that we both held the Tag Team Titles. The difference? It is Yukio Blaze’s only accomplishment, while I was inducted into the Hall of Fame three years before I won them. Understand, this whole personal vendetta isn’t because I’ve always dislike Yukio Blaze. Initially he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, also jeopardizing the integrity of this company all the while. However, I change my tune fairly quickly when I hear my name in a negative light by someone who feels the need to disrespect me. He needs to understand that I’m not like the majority of the WFWF. For him to treat me as such is a slap in the face to everything I’ve ever done. He babbles on about how it’s his dream of holding a title finally came true, yet minutes later he begins to try and downgrade when I won the same belt? Don’t get me wrong, Yukio Blaze is correct. I did win those belts with a partner. But after all; I’m supposed to! He shouldn’t get moody because unlike him, I actually have friends. Besides, he shouldn’t be saying that when a look back at history shows that he got the number one contendership with a man by the name of “Miguel”. Hrm…turns out he did have someone backing him. Well, until he apparently threw him to the curb like he was a piece of garbage. So that makes Yukio Blaze a liar and a backstabber?
{Producing the straw from previously, he begins to chew on it, slightly muffling his voice.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] See? It’s not so hard to criticize people for their achievements and how they got them. Besides, how do we know that I couldn’t have beaten Kurt Burton and Manny C without a partner? Frankly, until I get the chance to win the Tag Team Titles by myself I don’t want Yukio Blaze ever telling me I can’t do it. The only difference is I actually have, you know…respect for this company, so naturally, that circumstance will never happen.
{He jerks the straw out of his mouth and flicks it into the garbage can.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] Frankly, I’m kind of glad he opted not to give me his other tag belt. I realize now I wouldn’t have wanted it that way. I wouldn’t be fixing anything, you know? Besides, perhaps his mediocrity is contagious. That, and I surely would never want to be associated with a punk like Yukio Blaze. It’s foolish for someone of his disposition to being talking smack. It’s even sillier when he’s been in the WFWF for three years and really has nothing noteworthy to show for it. I mean, up until Forever Unscarred Yukio was regarded as the bridesmaid of the WFWF. Could never quite get over the hump. It’s a standard regularity, though. Nothing to truly be assumed about it. Well, except that it lasted as long as it did. But, like every underdog story, Yukio does finally win. And while he’s still overjoyed with the outcome, that does not take away from the fact that right now? It was a fluke. I understand he successfully defended his title…or sadly, titles, against Josh Dean last week. So what? He didn’t defend them against a team. He didn’t once again win a handicap match. That moment was a true black eye for the WFWF, one that should make every man and woman associated with this company sick.
{A condescending grin proceeds over his face.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] Yet, I strongly doubt it does. After all, I believe if Yukio Blaze’s career will be remembered for one thing, it’s that it doesn’t matter what you do, who you disrespect, or what you disrespect. As long as you get the crowd to clap their hands when you come to the ring it’ll all be forgotten. I guess this is the mentality of the WFWF now. Quite sad. Then again, I don’t expect much when the same company tries to throw a compete clause on me to explain why I don’t hold the rights to a belt I never lost. Hrm…the greatest champions in the history of this industry will back me up when I point out how hard it is to defend a belt within ninety days when it’s retired. Whatever. If I have to further cement my status as not only the number one contender, but as the true co-holder of the Tag Team Champions, then so be it. I’ll consider it an honor to bring the belts back to a true respectability, and I’ll gladly bitch smack Yukio Blaze in the process.
{He slightly chuckles before mysteriously bringing out another white straw. As he chews on it his voice again muffles.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] You can label me as the bad guy all you’d like. That’s fine. I’ve been in the position before. I don’t care if anyone’s on my side because flat out, I know what I’m doing is right. Years from now? You’ll all see it too.
{He pauses and ignites with a piercing stare as a complete silence dawns.}[/color]
EBR:[/color] Yukio Blaze is behind one of the biggest disgraces in the history of the WFWF. I truly hope he’s happy with himself.
{As he chews on his straw, this iconic picture of EBR fades.}[/color]
