Post by Matt on Sept 26, 2021 15:25:57 GMT -5
(The scene begins inside a restaurant. There sitting at a table across from one another is Mia Garcia and TCE. The waitress has brought TCE his plate of steak, asparagus, and a baked potato. Mia just has a glass of water.)
Garcia: You are eating pretty late, even for me.
TCE: My world stays busy Mia. I take care of myself, but everything is on a schedule.
Garcia: Well let's get to it. You're well known outside of UP Wrestling, a legacy in our business. Tell our fans who might not know much about you what they should know about TCE.
TCE: We don't live in a world where you have to wait on the newspaper or the post office to bring you a letter. If anyone wants to know more about me, then a quick Google search will give them hours of resources.
Garcia: You could at least tell us about why you go by TCE.
TCE: Is the most interesting thing you can ask centered on my name and who I am?
Garcia: I've done the research. I know, but I wanted to give you a chance to tell the fans straight from your mouth.
TCE: Well, I appreciate the opportunity. I'll decline.
Garcia: Then tell us your thoughts on Terrance Christopher and his...
TCE: Irrelevant.
Garcia: Okay. You have to give me something here.
TCE: I don't have to give you anything. Let me give you a bone though. Ask me about Cage.
Garcia: What is your issue with him?
TCE: Ah... there are many. I opened the door to some of that on Friday Night Free-For-All. Let me peel back another layer.
(TCE begins to eat. He takes his time. Mia looks annoyed, but TCE continues once he's ready.)
TCE: One of my long-time problems with Cage is his tiresome stance on making people, including himself, believe.
Garcia: And that's a bad thing?
TCE: It is when you absolutely shouldn't. What's more heart crushing than putting belief in something that doesn't come. Think of your favorite sports team that has aspirations to win the championship and they barely make the five hundred mark. Cage is like the media. He will pound something into your skull until you have no control over your mind. You have to believe.
Garcia: Give me an example.
TCE: Cage honestly believes he can be world champion one last time before he rides off into the sunset. He delirious. I must have hit him far too many times in the head over our careers.
Garcia: Why wouldn't he inspire to be crowned the best once again before retiring?
TCE: Think about the belief he has put into this apprentice of his, Ron Masterson. Belief can be dangerous. He is setting up Ron. Cage will become an example of what Ron can aspire to. That hope is a fleeting thing which requires more than words. Cage has had some peaks in life. Sure, I can't take away his accomplishments. I can overshadow them.
Garcia: I don't think you're getting at my question. Why wouldn't Cage want to give it one more shot?
TCE: Because, he should have left his wrestling boots in the ring where they belong. Cage is an old, worn out man trying to use this kid to live vicariously through. Cage believes he can win the world title, but at what expense. Cage won't see it this way, but he's setting up everyone who believes in him for failure. For someone like Ron, it will be in the back of his mind for the rest of his career. He believes in Cage, therefore, he should win the title. When it doesn't happen, no words of encouragement from Cage can ever ring dear. Ron will second guess himself for life because he put all of his belief in Cage.
Garcia: So Cage should roll over to protect Ron.
TCE: Cage should focus on Ron believing in himself and not in him.
Garcia: Are you saying Cage is pushing Ron behind him?
TCE: Indeed. Ron was successful before Cage showed up. Why doesn't he deserve that world title shot? I guess he needs to get into the back of the line and allow Cage to take that opportunity because it's his last rodeo.
Garcia: Why..
TCE: Why don't you go ask Ron Masterson about what I said. See how much the boy believes in Cage and how he feels about being jumped in line by his old trainer. Ask him about a saying near and dear to the man he believes in... you either die a hero or become the villain.
(TCE goes back to eating his dinner. Mia attempts to follow up, but gets the point. She leaves as the scene fades to black.)
Garcia: You are eating pretty late, even for me.
TCE: My world stays busy Mia. I take care of myself, but everything is on a schedule.
Garcia: Well let's get to it. You're well known outside of UP Wrestling, a legacy in our business. Tell our fans who might not know much about you what they should know about TCE.
TCE: We don't live in a world where you have to wait on the newspaper or the post office to bring you a letter. If anyone wants to know more about me, then a quick Google search will give them hours of resources.
Garcia: You could at least tell us about why you go by TCE.
TCE: Is the most interesting thing you can ask centered on my name and who I am?
Garcia: I've done the research. I know, but I wanted to give you a chance to tell the fans straight from your mouth.
TCE: Well, I appreciate the opportunity. I'll decline.
Garcia: Then tell us your thoughts on Terrance Christopher and his...
TCE: Irrelevant.
Garcia: Okay. You have to give me something here.
TCE: I don't have to give you anything. Let me give you a bone though. Ask me about Cage.
Garcia: What is your issue with him?
TCE: Ah... there are many. I opened the door to some of that on Friday Night Free-For-All. Let me peel back another layer.
(TCE begins to eat. He takes his time. Mia looks annoyed, but TCE continues once he's ready.)
TCE: One of my long-time problems with Cage is his tiresome stance on making people, including himself, believe.
Garcia: And that's a bad thing?
TCE: It is when you absolutely shouldn't. What's more heart crushing than putting belief in something that doesn't come. Think of your favorite sports team that has aspirations to win the championship and they barely make the five hundred mark. Cage is like the media. He will pound something into your skull until you have no control over your mind. You have to believe.
Garcia: Give me an example.
TCE: Cage honestly believes he can be world champion one last time before he rides off into the sunset. He delirious. I must have hit him far too many times in the head over our careers.
Garcia: Why wouldn't he inspire to be crowned the best once again before retiring?
TCE: Think about the belief he has put into this apprentice of his, Ron Masterson. Belief can be dangerous. He is setting up Ron. Cage will become an example of what Ron can aspire to. That hope is a fleeting thing which requires more than words. Cage has had some peaks in life. Sure, I can't take away his accomplishments. I can overshadow them.
Garcia: I don't think you're getting at my question. Why wouldn't Cage want to give it one more shot?
TCE: Because, he should have left his wrestling boots in the ring where they belong. Cage is an old, worn out man trying to use this kid to live vicariously through. Cage believes he can win the world title, but at what expense. Cage won't see it this way, but he's setting up everyone who believes in him for failure. For someone like Ron, it will be in the back of his mind for the rest of his career. He believes in Cage, therefore, he should win the title. When it doesn't happen, no words of encouragement from Cage can ever ring dear. Ron will second guess himself for life because he put all of his belief in Cage.
Garcia: So Cage should roll over to protect Ron.
TCE: Cage should focus on Ron believing in himself and not in him.
Garcia: Are you saying Cage is pushing Ron behind him?
TCE: Indeed. Ron was successful before Cage showed up. Why doesn't he deserve that world title shot? I guess he needs to get into the back of the line and allow Cage to take that opportunity because it's his last rodeo.
Garcia: Why..
TCE: Why don't you go ask Ron Masterson about what I said. See how much the boy believes in Cage and how he feels about being jumped in line by his old trainer. Ask him about a saying near and dear to the man he believes in... you either die a hero or become the villain.
(TCE goes back to eating his dinner. Mia attempts to follow up, but gets the point. She leaves as the scene fades to black.)