Post by eddiehavok on Apr 8, 2022 14:57:58 GMT -5
Knock, knock
“Every time, I manage to get a bit of downtime.”
Knock, knock
“Someone comes knocking, looking to make a name for themselves.”
Knock, knock
“Always an opportunity presents itself. Open that damn door and embrace what lies in front of you.“
A Light flickers on, to reveal Eddie standing against the barn wall. Wearing his usual jeans and hoodie.
“Just when I thought I would get some much needed time away from the ring. Northern Pro Wrestling closed its doors a while ago, finally, I saw the opportunity to go back home, for the first time in six months. Before I could make that long journey back to the UK, I was scheduled for a CWA World title match against my rival Jay Stevens. Unfortunately, I had to make my way down to Mexico to the Lucha Unleashed. The CWA world title was the main event on their first PPV show.”
Eddie just stared at the camera for what seemed like ages, before tracking his hand over the dusty floor, leaving finger marks across the area.
“I wish I could say that was an epic match and scores were settled with Stevens after he choked me out at the end of the Cruiserweight Cup final. One thing is for sure in the industry, nothing goes to plan. The match was thrown out after the members of Donzig-Gun came down to the ring and took the opportunity to attack Jay and me. Unfortunately, the title remained with Jay after the match was thrown out, well until he declared that he had been injured during the attack. So after that show, I finally made my way back to the UK, finally time to rest and refocus.”
Taking a moment, Eddie starts to look around the room, before removing his hoodie.
“Just as I'm leaving Heathrow airport, I receive a call from some dude, Sebastian Blood. He informs me that my contact from NPW has been picked up by a new company, and I am required to appear for the first show. That's right, the first door slammed shut in my face, only for the next one to swing open and nearly knock me off my feet.”
“At least I get to stay in the UK for now, as now I am under contract with Wrestle: UK.”
“Am I happy about this? Well, who would be? I worked solidly for six months in Northern Pro Wrestling to be the best I could be and rose the ranks. Made it to the finals of the Cruiserweight Cup tournament. Then went on to win the North American Cruiserweight title at the following show. So ideally it would be good to have some downtime to recover from the brutal matches of the last few months. No, that won't happen. Now I find myself in contact with a new company, back to the start position. The mad race to see who will be the first to make a name for themselves. To be fair, as arrogant as it sounds, I don't need to prove myself to anyone. The last six months, tell you everything that anyone would possibly want to know.”
Eddie stretched his left leg out. His elbow is resting on his knee with his head leaning into his palm.
“So this is the first show. Legacy #1, A New Dawn. To my surprise, I am not going to be facing some jobber, some nobody in a pointless match to open the show, nor will it be a battle royal, where the booker just isn't sure what to do with you, so throw in you in a battle royal to see what you do. Oh no, I have been entered into an eight-man tournament, designed to crown the first Wrestle Uk World champion. To make it interesting, the spots in the tournament are made up of former NPW stars and former SWAT talent. After hearing I was to be in this tournament, I was expecting to find out that I would be facing one of those old familiar faces. Once again I was wrong, in this situation, it is a good thing. I will be facing the former Northern Openweight Champion, Ronnie Long. Someone that I haven't faced before. To make it even more interesting for me, this is only the first-round match. Could this mean every round will get harder and more interesting? Ronnie, I don't know much about you, just like in the past, I won't be walking into the ring for our match taking you lightly. As always I will be keeping an open mind on what I could expect. I haven't got where I am now, by being a pushover, if you think for a moment that to this match and wipe the floor with me. I have made a name for myself, and have a reputation for hanging in there with the best in the industry. I have stepped in the ring with many so-called legends.”
Taking a moment Eddie looks down at the floor, shaking his head in response to his previous comments.
“I Can sense it already, during the time home, I am starting to feel more focused. My drive to prove myself. A new company, new opposites to climb up the ladder. I have a golden opportunity to elevate myself to the top of the company and become the first-ever World champion. Or on the other hand, make a statement along the way and get myself noticed enough to earn me a top spot. It's not a matter of if, but more when I will finally climb the top of the ladder.”
Eddie moves both of his legs closer to himself, resting his elbows on his knees. Cupping both hands around his temples.
I wouldn't be surprised if Ronnie is looking to prove a point once again. After losing the Openweight championship at the last NPW show. Looking to reclaim a spot that he feels was taken from him.”
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