Post by eddied on Jun 28, 2022 22:12:40 GMT -5
(Eddie D walks into the backstage and is met by a flood of reporters keen to get his take on his chances in the main event and his on going feud with Donzig. He looks annoyed by their presence but puts on a fake smile and waves them forward to ask their questions.)
Reporter 1: Eddie! Eddie! What did you make of Billy Fowler's promo?
EDDIE: The guy's a pro. He's been around the block and usually knows how to get under a guy's skin. Well most times. This time? Well... Do I look shocked and horrified to you?
Reporter 2: You know that's just bravado... He put in some good hits... admit it!
EDDIE: Am I meant to apologize that there's too many Eddies? He can call me The Good Guy... He can call me Eddie D... He can call me sir, because that would be appropriate... Sooner or later he can call me champ... but one step at a time...
Reporter 1: What about the swipe that he's the draw in this one and you're just a victim?
EDDIE: That's just a thing that he says... but I'll address it if you want me to... I have plenty of fans and they show up and I try to give them the bragging rights when they walk away. I was one of the big three in SWAT almost as soon as I got there. Here I am washing up looking buff and ready on a new shore in a new Fed and wouldn't you know it... Eddie is about to be no.1 contender for the World Title. What more can I give them?
Reporter 2: Again with the bravado? This is getting cliché Eddie. We all know that your draw numbers compare just fine, but he's dressing you down and making you the outsider that needs to prove himself...
EDDIE: We all wish that we drew more. I wish I could draw like The Great Muta did in Japan, I wish I could draw like Stone Cold did in Texas, I wish I could draw like Billy Boy Fowler does in his own imagination. I am Main Event Eddie; there's another name on the list that Billy can choke on whilst he's getting his old head around the names in the locker room. I earnt that name and lived it for plenty of years, so I draw a crowd just fine.
Reporter 1: If you're such a big deal how come SWAT fizzled out with you as one of its stars?
EDDIE: Looky here. SWAT was proverbially hamstrung behind the scenes by Mr Blood. Popularity and draw wasn't our problem. We were basically a victim of our own success. Once you get too good the hostile takeovers become a prospect and here we are. Stuck in the middle with you.
I am not a guest here. I am as much a corner stone of this outfit as any of the other blowhards puffing their chests out around here. They were just as much a victim of backstage butchery to their Feds as SWAT was. Tonight I prove that whatever Fed initials are forged and branded on the belt I am still worth my air time and worth cheering for. No1 Contender! Sounds good don't it?
Reporter 2: For a guy that has already been on the end of a loss to Billy Fowler here before, you seem to be talking pretty tough...
EDDIE: I didn't get the job done last time. The proof is obvious to see... You can hear it in the confidence that this guy has in his voice, talking about me as though he's the bookie's favorite tonight. He's got a lot to be prideful about but three way matches are fraught with upsets, and beating Eddie D isn't something that everyone gets to flaunt on their résumé. Then again... pride comes before a fall. He's going to fall hard... With a World's End slam to send him on his way...
Reporter 3: Your DQ "Win" over Donzig weeks ago wasn't a glowing start to get on winning ways in W: UK. There's no denying you seem to be a fan favorite... but what have you shown to keep them cheering for you?
EDDIE: I don't like your tone Señorita. You say "Win" as though my blood and sweat aren't enough for you? I did win. The result is down in black and white. Donzig is no pushover. We didn't let pushovers in The KGB. So if a little thing called rules got broken and that gave me the victory... I wasn't the one dumb enough to break the rules, get caught and cost myself the win. As for the comment about my fans... They are ride or die... They are faithful, forgiving and proud of my efforts because they know quality when they see it. That answer your question for you sweet cheeks?
Reporter 2: Well talking of rules and stipulations maybe you won't have any rules to hide behind next time...
EDDIE: Who the fuck is hiding?!! I am a veteran of the game and stipulations don't frighten me! Some of my most famous bouts have ended with a baseball bat being swung or a chairshot in the mix... Maybe barbwire and C4 haven't figured heavily in my hit parade of matches but that doesn't make me fearful of Hardcore wrestling. Donzig loves a no holds barred match up, but just because being hit over the head with florescent tubes isn't on my bucket list doesn't make me any less of a bad ass. We'll see what the people vote for. Then we'll see who wants the win more. End of story.
Ladies and gentlemen, some of us have a bout to prepare for. Thank you for your time and your ugly-assed questions.
(Eddie barges through the crowd of cameramen and reporters and some protest as he forces his way towards the locker room entrance and the scene fades to black.)
Reporter 1: Eddie! Eddie! What did you make of Billy Fowler's promo?
EDDIE: The guy's a pro. He's been around the block and usually knows how to get under a guy's skin. Well most times. This time? Well... Do I look shocked and horrified to you?
Reporter 2: You know that's just bravado... He put in some good hits... admit it!
EDDIE: Am I meant to apologize that there's too many Eddies? He can call me The Good Guy... He can call me Eddie D... He can call me sir, because that would be appropriate... Sooner or later he can call me champ... but one step at a time...
Reporter 1: What about the swipe that he's the draw in this one and you're just a victim?
EDDIE: That's just a thing that he says... but I'll address it if you want me to... I have plenty of fans and they show up and I try to give them the bragging rights when they walk away. I was one of the big three in SWAT almost as soon as I got there. Here I am washing up looking buff and ready on a new shore in a new Fed and wouldn't you know it... Eddie is about to be no.1 contender for the World Title. What more can I give them?
Reporter 2: Again with the bravado? This is getting cliché Eddie. We all know that your draw numbers compare just fine, but he's dressing you down and making you the outsider that needs to prove himself...
EDDIE: We all wish that we drew more. I wish I could draw like The Great Muta did in Japan, I wish I could draw like Stone Cold did in Texas, I wish I could draw like Billy Boy Fowler does in his own imagination. I am Main Event Eddie; there's another name on the list that Billy can choke on whilst he's getting his old head around the names in the locker room. I earnt that name and lived it for plenty of years, so I draw a crowd just fine.
Reporter 1: If you're such a big deal how come SWAT fizzled out with you as one of its stars?
EDDIE: Looky here. SWAT was proverbially hamstrung behind the scenes by Mr Blood. Popularity and draw wasn't our problem. We were basically a victim of our own success. Once you get too good the hostile takeovers become a prospect and here we are. Stuck in the middle with you.
I am not a guest here. I am as much a corner stone of this outfit as any of the other blowhards puffing their chests out around here. They were just as much a victim of backstage butchery to their Feds as SWAT was. Tonight I prove that whatever Fed initials are forged and branded on the belt I am still worth my air time and worth cheering for. No1 Contender! Sounds good don't it?
Reporter 2: For a guy that has already been on the end of a loss to Billy Fowler here before, you seem to be talking pretty tough...
EDDIE: I didn't get the job done last time. The proof is obvious to see... You can hear it in the confidence that this guy has in his voice, talking about me as though he's the bookie's favorite tonight. He's got a lot to be prideful about but three way matches are fraught with upsets, and beating Eddie D isn't something that everyone gets to flaunt on their résumé. Then again... pride comes before a fall. He's going to fall hard... With a World's End slam to send him on his way...
Reporter 3: Your DQ "Win" over Donzig weeks ago wasn't a glowing start to get on winning ways in W: UK. There's no denying you seem to be a fan favorite... but what have you shown to keep them cheering for you?
EDDIE: I don't like your tone Señorita. You say "Win" as though my blood and sweat aren't enough for you? I did win. The result is down in black and white. Donzig is no pushover. We didn't let pushovers in The KGB. So if a little thing called rules got broken and that gave me the victory... I wasn't the one dumb enough to break the rules, get caught and cost myself the win. As for the comment about my fans... They are ride or die... They are faithful, forgiving and proud of my efforts because they know quality when they see it. That answer your question for you sweet cheeks?
Reporter 2: Well talking of rules and stipulations maybe you won't have any rules to hide behind next time...
EDDIE: Who the fuck is hiding?!! I am a veteran of the game and stipulations don't frighten me! Some of my most famous bouts have ended with a baseball bat being swung or a chairshot in the mix... Maybe barbwire and C4 haven't figured heavily in my hit parade of matches but that doesn't make me fearful of Hardcore wrestling. Donzig loves a no holds barred match up, but just because being hit over the head with florescent tubes isn't on my bucket list doesn't make me any less of a bad ass. We'll see what the people vote for. Then we'll see who wants the win more. End of story.
Ladies and gentlemen, some of us have a bout to prepare for. Thank you for your time and your ugly-assed questions.
(Eddie barges through the crowd of cameramen and reporters and some protest as he forces his way towards the locker room entrance and the scene fades to black.)