Vs The World (Part 5)
Apr 19, 2024 10:09:11 GMT -5
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Post by Spike Kane on Apr 19, 2024 10:09:11 GMT -5
Take me out.
Interesting isn't it? Like, not only will the winner of the Rumble be the X*Crown Champion, they'll also be responsible for retiring Spike Kane.
I know, I know, I'm booked for TapOut, but listen, if TapOut are going to be closing their doors? It'll be my honour to be a part of their final show. Win or lose, I honour my commitments. The thing is, I still plan on being X*Crown Champion when I walk out for TapOut Wrestling 21 on the 2nd June. Which seems like the distant future right now, because before we get there? We have an entire mountain to climb. A mountain full of bloodthirsty animals ready to throw you off said mountain. Because it really is Spike Kane Vs The World.
Heavy lies the crown.
The one thing I haven't really mentioned so far, is what kind of environment a match like the Rumble creates.
Do you know what I'm going to say?
CHAOS.
My. Domain.
Multi-man matches like this? They create the type of environment where I thrive, and I'm not just talking bullshit either. I have the records and stats to back it up. Again, people presume I'm an idiot because I have a habit of taking things a little too far to the xtreme, but y'see, all you hyper violence, and ultra violence fuck wads?
I paved the way for you all.
If it wasn't for me, none of you would have jobs.
I mean, you might have a seasonal job, but it wouldn't be doing what we do better than anyone else, within the confines of the squared circle. The freedom it brings, the chance for you to actually be who you were meant to be, instead of being chained to a white collar job, or working until your body breaks. Yeah, I'll go until my bones turn to dust, but I'm not doing it in some office cubicle, or behind a fast foot counter, no...I do it in the middle of the ring, for the entire world to see.
And they love me.
See, for as much love as the "boys in the back" don't give me? The fans really do. It doesn't matter what I've done, or who to, because I've never lied about being a nasty bastard, and I've never lied about doing what it takes to succeed. I say what I'm going to do, and I go and fucking do it. The years I've given to this business, means outside of the backstage area? You know damn right I'm one of the most respected and celebrated wrestlers in the world. I take my job seriously, I take this business seriously, and I canlift people up and elevate them to levels they never thought they would ever acheive.
Or I can end your career.
That goes for everyone, I'll let you make that choice.
I heard someone the other day say that this is the weakest rumble line up of recent years.
Now, I'm not one to knock someone for talking trash, shit I built a career off of it, but really? I mean, just having Death Trap and Spike Kane in the Rumble is enough to big it up. Not to mention, as the living breathing bowler hat has already mentioned, Mistress Discipline is also in the Rumble, so there's a legit TOP tag team in there, and do you really think they're not going to work together to get a victory between them? Like MD is crazy, and violent, I kinda like her - much like Kasper. But you can see that she's the brains of the operation, I wouldn't be surprised if it came down to the two members of Top of the Class.
And she makes his dumb ass eliminate himself.
I could see it, but I don't expect it, no. I expect carnage, I expect shocks and surprises, and I expect every single motherfucker in this match to stab anyone they can in the back.
....speaking of stabbing.
It's a shame Zoran or El Rey aren't going to be in the Rumble, because I owe them both a little knife action.
Don't think I forgot about you either Random....
I'll get my revenge for sure, one way or another. I'm going to ensure I leave absolutely everything I have in the middle of that ring, win or lose. I'm going to go out in the biggest blaze of glory possible, because I don't do things by the half measure, and I most certainly don't half ass the biggest match of the year. I give my everything, time and time again. I've literally given my life to this business.
I'll do it again if I have to.
So if this is it?
Then so be it.
I've done more than I ever could have dreamed of doing in the professional wrestling business. I've met incredible people, friends, enemies, lovers. I've had some of the worst times of my life, and some of the absolute best times in my life too. There is nothing in the world that comes even close to professional wrestling. I learned that the hard way, as life kicked me down time and time again, but just like inside that ring, I get back up. Dust myself off, and go again. It's not just my work ethic, it's my life ethic. Nothing anyone can do can break me, can put me down, can crush my dreams.
I am the one thing in life I can control.
I am inimitable.
I am an original.
Like me, or hate me, fuck it you can even be indifferent, it doesn't REALLY matter does it? Because facts don't give a flying fuck about your feelings. Facts cannot be denied, and factually speaking? I am the most decorated wrestler to ever step foot in the XHF Network, and there's nothing you can do about it. You can't refute it, because it's a fact. Just like the fact that I am going to win the XHF Rumble, eighteen years after I won my last XHF Rumble.
Fuck, some of you were still in diapers.
.....or should still be.
I've done it before, and I can do it again. I will do everything in my power to do so, to come out and top and FINALLY be recognised as the legend who was first to do something, and nobody will be able to deny it, or me.
You'll all finally see who and what the God of Xtreme really is.
I love you professional wrestling, I'll miss you.
But I'm not quite dead yet.
It's going to take everything you all have to put me down, to stop me from walking out with the crown. It's going to take a group effort, because as far as I'm concerned? You're all here to end my dreams, you're all here to shit on my tribute to Steve, and I simply won't fucking allow it. I will murder everyone and anyone if I have to. I will end your career with a smile on my face, because at the end of the day?
I'm the God of X*treme.
The Spiked One.
The Blood God.
Your reigning.
Defending.
X*Crown Champion of the world.
ALL. BLOODY. HAIL!
For Steve <3
Interesting isn't it? Like, not only will the winner of the Rumble be the X*Crown Champion, they'll also be responsible for retiring Spike Kane.
I know, I know, I'm booked for TapOut, but listen, if TapOut are going to be closing their doors? It'll be my honour to be a part of their final show. Win or lose, I honour my commitments. The thing is, I still plan on being X*Crown Champion when I walk out for TapOut Wrestling 21 on the 2nd June. Which seems like the distant future right now, because before we get there? We have an entire mountain to climb. A mountain full of bloodthirsty animals ready to throw you off said mountain. Because it really is Spike Kane Vs The World.
Heavy lies the crown.
The one thing I haven't really mentioned so far, is what kind of environment a match like the Rumble creates.
Do you know what I'm going to say?
CHAOS.
My. Domain.
Nelly: So we come full circle. You re-debuted back in the XHF in the Rumble, and now here we are in Rumble season, and you’ll be going in as the reigning and defending X*Crown Champion.
Spike: It’s crazy isn’t it? Like I said earlier…I was supposed to be out man. I was supposed to be riding off into the sunset, and then fate had something else in mind.
Nelly: I know you defended the championship in SCCW, in fact you also added the VICTORY Pro World’s championship to the X*Crown by defeating the holder, Jason Long, and SCCW’s own number one contender Travis Monroe. Was this notion of retiring when you lose the belt in your mind then?
Spike: Oh yeah. One hundred percent. I’d not really told anyone, other than those I work for that would need to know, but yes. If I’d have lost the title then, I wouldn’t be entering the Rumble.
Nelly: Why not? I mean, it’s the Rumble and an almost free shot at the X*Crown itself?
Spike: I mean going up against a minimum of 39 other stars isn’t exactly a free anything really is it? In the Rumble you have to keep your head on a swivel. It’s the only kind of match like that, all it takes is one young up and coming star who sees a chance to make a name for themselves by eliminating you!
Nelly: Well it definitely happens!
Spike: It’s crazy isn’t it? Like I said earlier…I was supposed to be out man. I was supposed to be riding off into the sunset, and then fate had something else in mind.
Nelly: I know you defended the championship in SCCW, in fact you also added the VICTORY Pro World’s championship to the X*Crown by defeating the holder, Jason Long, and SCCW’s own number one contender Travis Monroe. Was this notion of retiring when you lose the belt in your mind then?
Spike: Oh yeah. One hundred percent. I’d not really told anyone, other than those I work for that would need to know, but yes. If I’d have lost the title then, I wouldn’t be entering the Rumble.
Nelly: Why not? I mean, it’s the Rumble and an almost free shot at the X*Crown itself?
Spike: I mean going up against a minimum of 39 other stars isn’t exactly a free anything really is it? In the Rumble you have to keep your head on a swivel. It’s the only kind of match like that, all it takes is one young up and coming star who sees a chance to make a name for themselves by eliminating you!
Nelly: Well it definitely happens!
Multi-man matches like this? They create the type of environment where I thrive, and I'm not just talking bullshit either. I have the records and stats to back it up. Again, people presume I'm an idiot because I have a habit of taking things a little too far to the xtreme, but y'see, all you hyper violence, and ultra violence fuck wads?
I paved the way for you all.
If it wasn't for me, none of you would have jobs.
I mean, you might have a seasonal job, but it wouldn't be doing what we do better than anyone else, within the confines of the squared circle. The freedom it brings, the chance for you to actually be who you were meant to be, instead of being chained to a white collar job, or working until your body breaks. Yeah, I'll go until my bones turn to dust, but I'm not doing it in some office cubicle, or behind a fast foot counter, no...I do it in the middle of the ring, for the entire world to see.
And they love me.
See, for as much love as the "boys in the back" don't give me? The fans really do. It doesn't matter what I've done, or who to, because I've never lied about being a nasty bastard, and I've never lied about doing what it takes to succeed. I say what I'm going to do, and I go and fucking do it. The years I've given to this business, means outside of the backstage area? You know damn right I'm one of the most respected and celebrated wrestlers in the world. I take my job seriously, I take this business seriously, and I canlift people up and elevate them to levels they never thought they would ever acheive.
Or I can end your career.
That goes for everyone, I'll let you make that choice.
Spike: I’ve been in enough of them to know that the odds are very much stacked against me. Thing is, that’s how I like it. That is how it’s always felt to me, from day one. It was ME against the world.
Nelly: Why so?
Spike: You know I was born with heart problems right? Every day was a struggle, just fighting to live, y’know? Weeks and months at a time spent in hospital with doctors and nurses doing everything they could to ensure I would have a life to live.
Nelly: I didn’t realise it was so serious.
Spike: Yeah it was very touch and go for a while. I wasn’t expected to live past ten years old, but here I am. I fought for the life I have in so many ways. A punk kid who ended up living on the streets, somehow made it to the tippy top of the wrestling pyramid, time and time again. I have been put down over and over by so many bookers and owners who just couldn’t see what was right in front of them.
Nelly: The “just a hardcore wrestler” line, right?
Spike: Spot on. I have carried the moniker of the God of Xtreme since before I even stepped foot in the XHF. It wasn’t a name I gave myself, it was a name given to me. I earned it, right? I carry it to this day with pride. No matter how many pretenders or wannabes come along - they fade away into nothing, and I continue and still remain the God of Xtreme.
Nelly: That is a catchy nickname you’ve got to admit. You can understand why people would want to dethrone you.
Spike: Oh for sure. People will always want to take on the dude at the top. Any way to make themselves more interesting, or help them climb up the ladder. We’ve seen how many random-ass “Kane” family members have shown up over the years to ride off of my success - why wouldn’t some dude who probably grew up watching my matches try and steal my moniker and make themselves seem like a much bigger deal than they actually are.
Nelly: Seems like you take it personally.
Spike: A little. Sure. I just like to prove them wrong. There’s no NEW God of Xtreme - especially with an E, there will never be a new God of Xtreme, because there’s only one and he’s sitting right here.
Nelly: Why so?
Spike: You know I was born with heart problems right? Every day was a struggle, just fighting to live, y’know? Weeks and months at a time spent in hospital with doctors and nurses doing everything they could to ensure I would have a life to live.
Nelly: I didn’t realise it was so serious.
Spike: Yeah it was very touch and go for a while. I wasn’t expected to live past ten years old, but here I am. I fought for the life I have in so many ways. A punk kid who ended up living on the streets, somehow made it to the tippy top of the wrestling pyramid, time and time again. I have been put down over and over by so many bookers and owners who just couldn’t see what was right in front of them.
Nelly: The “just a hardcore wrestler” line, right?
Spike: Spot on. I have carried the moniker of the God of Xtreme since before I even stepped foot in the XHF. It wasn’t a name I gave myself, it was a name given to me. I earned it, right? I carry it to this day with pride. No matter how many pretenders or wannabes come along - they fade away into nothing, and I continue and still remain the God of Xtreme.
Nelly: That is a catchy nickname you’ve got to admit. You can understand why people would want to dethrone you.
Spike: Oh for sure. People will always want to take on the dude at the top. Any way to make themselves more interesting, or help them climb up the ladder. We’ve seen how many random-ass “Kane” family members have shown up over the years to ride off of my success - why wouldn’t some dude who probably grew up watching my matches try and steal my moniker and make themselves seem like a much bigger deal than they actually are.
Nelly: Seems like you take it personally.
Spike: A little. Sure. I just like to prove them wrong. There’s no NEW God of Xtreme - especially with an E, there will never be a new God of Xtreme, because there’s only one and he’s sitting right here.
I heard someone the other day say that this is the weakest rumble line up of recent years.
Now, I'm not one to knock someone for talking trash, shit I built a career off of it, but really? I mean, just having Death Trap and Spike Kane in the Rumble is enough to big it up. Not to mention, as the living breathing bowler hat has already mentioned, Mistress Discipline is also in the Rumble, so there's a legit TOP tag team in there, and do you really think they're not going to work together to get a victory between them? Like MD is crazy, and violent, I kinda like her - much like Kasper. But you can see that she's the brains of the operation, I wouldn't be surprised if it came down to the two members of Top of the Class.
And she makes his dumb ass eliminate himself.
I could see it, but I don't expect it, no. I expect carnage, I expect shocks and surprises, and I expect every single motherfucker in this match to stab anyone they can in the back.
....speaking of stabbing.
It's a shame Zoran or El Rey aren't going to be in the Rumble, because I owe them both a little knife action.
Don't think I forgot about you either Random....
I'll get my revenge for sure, one way or another. I'm going to ensure I leave absolutely everything I have in the middle of that ring, win or lose. I'm going to go out in the biggest blaze of glory possible, because I don't do things by the half measure, and I most certainly don't half ass the biggest match of the year. I give my everything, time and time again. I've literally given my life to this business.
I'll do it again if I have to.
Nelly: You must be looking over your shoulder though, it’s bad enough that the X*Crown Championship is on the line, but you’ve also made some enemies over the past few years here.
Spike: Honestly? Donzig, maybe? I mean fuck that guy. He’s one of the most average wrestlers I’ve ever met. He just has a podium where he can scream and shout and wave his arms around desperate for attention. He is still trying to take it, and it just doesn’t work. Nobody believes him, nobody buys into it. He’s nothing more than Spike Kane-Lite.
Nelly: Rough words.
Spike: He ran me over dude, he couldn’t beat me in the ring so he ran me over. Dude’s a fucking coward.
Nelly: Is there anyone that you’re worried about, that you think possesses a threat or maybe the biggest threat?
Spike: The truth is anyone really, isn’t it? It only takes a moment, and a star can be born. I’ve won three rumbles in my past. I’ve come runner up more than that. There’s the likes of Bloodied Fox - who I’ve never beaten, Death Trap - who I’ve got history with dating all the way back to the 2006 Rumble. You’ve got Kasper from W:UK who I think is having one of the hottest beginnings to a career I’ve ever seen. She really has what it takes to be a huge star, and I’ll have to keep an eye out for her. Merric? He’s a tough son of a bitch, we crossed paths in the GUNs Fight Club, and he can take both a kick and a punch, ha.
Nelly: What about Noel Edmunds?
Spike: Are you fucking serious? I owe Noel a beating for the years of his show I was forced to watch as a kid.
Spike: Honestly? Donzig, maybe? I mean fuck that guy. He’s one of the most average wrestlers I’ve ever met. He just has a podium where he can scream and shout and wave his arms around desperate for attention. He is still trying to take it, and it just doesn’t work. Nobody believes him, nobody buys into it. He’s nothing more than Spike Kane-Lite.
Nelly: Rough words.
Spike: He ran me over dude, he couldn’t beat me in the ring so he ran me over. Dude’s a fucking coward.
Nelly: Is there anyone that you’re worried about, that you think possesses a threat or maybe the biggest threat?
Spike: The truth is anyone really, isn’t it? It only takes a moment, and a star can be born. I’ve won three rumbles in my past. I’ve come runner up more than that. There’s the likes of Bloodied Fox - who I’ve never beaten, Death Trap - who I’ve got history with dating all the way back to the 2006 Rumble. You’ve got Kasper from W:UK who I think is having one of the hottest beginnings to a career I’ve ever seen. She really has what it takes to be a huge star, and I’ll have to keep an eye out for her. Merric? He’s a tough son of a bitch, we crossed paths in the GUNs Fight Club, and he can take both a kick and a punch, ha.
Nelly: What about Noel Edmunds?
Spike: Are you fucking serious? I owe Noel a beating for the years of his show I was forced to watch as a kid.
So if this is it?
Then so be it.
I've done more than I ever could have dreamed of doing in the professional wrestling business. I've met incredible people, friends, enemies, lovers. I've had some of the worst times of my life, and some of the absolute best times in my life too. There is nothing in the world that comes even close to professional wrestling. I learned that the hard way, as life kicked me down time and time again, but just like inside that ring, I get back up. Dust myself off, and go again. It's not just my work ethic, it's my life ethic. Nothing anyone can do can break me, can put me down, can crush my dreams.
I am the one thing in life I can control.
I am inimitable.
I am an original.
Like me, or hate me, fuck it you can even be indifferent, it doesn't REALLY matter does it? Because facts don't give a flying fuck about your feelings. Facts cannot be denied, and factually speaking? I am the most decorated wrestler to ever step foot in the XHF Network, and there's nothing you can do about it. You can't refute it, because it's a fact. Just like the fact that I am going to win the XHF Rumble, eighteen years after I won my last XHF Rumble.
Fuck, some of you were still in diapers.
.....or should still be.
I've done it before, and I can do it again. I will do everything in my power to do so, to come out and top and FINALLY be recognised as the legend who was first to do something, and nobody will be able to deny it, or me.
You'll all finally see who and what the God of Xtreme really is.
I love you professional wrestling, I'll miss you.
But I'm not quite dead yet.
It's going to take everything you all have to put me down, to stop me from walking out with the crown. It's going to take a group effort, because as far as I'm concerned? You're all here to end my dreams, you're all here to shit on my tribute to Steve, and I simply won't fucking allow it. I will murder everyone and anyone if I have to. I will end your career with a smile on my face, because at the end of the day?
I'm the God of X*treme.
The Spiked One.
The Blood God.
Your reigning.
Defending.
X*Crown Champion of the world.
ALL. BLOODY. HAIL!
Nelly: Do you think there are any outsiders this year?
Spike: Always. Besides the names I just mentioned, who I’d probably put down as favourites. You’ve got the likes of Random McConalogue - whatever my feelings may be. I think Marty and Sam Sawyer are dark horses. Don’t even get me started on Dinosaur Bones, I mean how could you? How do you even?
Nelly: Rumbles can often have surprise entrants, do you think we’ll get any this year?
Spike: I think the XHF Network is in a weird spot right now. We had a huge pulling together to put on the tribute show for Steve and Vodka Fizz. People came out of the woodwork we haven’t seen for years, so I’d be hopeful that we got some surprises. For me personally? Man, I’d want some XHF Legends, like Venom, or RAGE. Hell, I’d take Willy Spencer! Hell, give me Kevin freakin’ Hardaway! Dean Harper, The Ace, Angel! The lot, bring everyone!
Nelly: Well. It is Rumble season here for the XHF Network. Sunday the 28th April, Live from the Little Caesar's Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Where the X*Crown Championship will be on the line as it is Spike Kane Vs The World! Tune in, and don’t miss it! Spike, thank you for your time today.
Spike: No dude. Thank you. I really appreciate you taking the time to actually talk with me instead of just reading off a few scripted questions.
Nelly: It’s been a pleasure.
Spike: Me too.
Nelly: Good luck at the Rumble! We’ll see you soon.
[Nelly stands up to shake Spike's hand, as "Bow Down" by I Prevail plays in the background. Spike pulls Nelly into a hug, and then the official members of Chaos Theory, Nate and PRICE also walk onto the set. They join the hug, as PRICE begins to put a whole packet of pre-rolls into Nelly's pocket despite his protest, while Nate drapes a Chaos Theory flag across the desk and starts handing out t-shirts to the crew, and we cut away.]
Spike: Always. Besides the names I just mentioned, who I’d probably put down as favourites. You’ve got the likes of Random McConalogue - whatever my feelings may be. I think Marty and Sam Sawyer are dark horses. Don’t even get me started on Dinosaur Bones, I mean how could you? How do you even?
Nelly: Rumbles can often have surprise entrants, do you think we’ll get any this year?
Spike: I think the XHF Network is in a weird spot right now. We had a huge pulling together to put on the tribute show for Steve and Vodka Fizz. People came out of the woodwork we haven’t seen for years, so I’d be hopeful that we got some surprises. For me personally? Man, I’d want some XHF Legends, like Venom, or RAGE. Hell, I’d take Willy Spencer! Hell, give me Kevin freakin’ Hardaway! Dean Harper, The Ace, Angel! The lot, bring everyone!
Nelly: Well. It is Rumble season here for the XHF Network. Sunday the 28th April, Live from the Little Caesar's Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Where the X*Crown Championship will be on the line as it is Spike Kane Vs The World! Tune in, and don’t miss it! Spike, thank you for your time today.
Spike: No dude. Thank you. I really appreciate you taking the time to actually talk with me instead of just reading off a few scripted questions.
Nelly: It’s been a pleasure.
Spike: Me too.
Nelly: Good luck at the Rumble! We’ll see you soon.
[Nelly stands up to shake Spike's hand, as "Bow Down" by I Prevail plays in the background. Spike pulls Nelly into a hug, and then the official members of Chaos Theory, Nate and PRICE also walk onto the set. They join the hug, as PRICE begins to put a whole packet of pre-rolls into Nelly's pocket despite his protest, while Nate drapes a Chaos Theory flag across the desk and starts handing out t-shirts to the crew, and we cut away.]
For Steve <3