Post by Cross Recoba on Jul 12, 2022 16:38:09 GMT -5
The terms ‘state-of-the-art’ and ‘sleek’ aren't instantly associated with a boxing gym. BXR, however, was no ordinary boxing gym. Membership was extended, not requested, entry to the gym required a biometric scan, and only booked sessions were permitted.
It took pride in being a sanctuary for the disciplined and dedicated, no New Year’s Resolution members here. Every other gym could delight in the lack of dedication and impossible exit clauses. BXR’s annual fee would motivate even the most slovenly to keep their eyes on the prize.
Starting from the back wall, Cross flips a tire until he hits the ring apron. He sprints back to the wall and smiles as the time recorded replaces his previous Personal Best.
He picks up a glass bottle of Icelandic Glacial Still water, focused on the camera. Retrieving the IPW Openweight title, he places it over his shoulder as he walks.
CROSS RECOBA
Eight-hundred-and-fifty days…two years and nearly four months…that was how long it took me to not just win a title here on the XHF Network but to even get a shot to begin with! I didn’t just beat one man for it, I beat three other competitors to walk out of that arena the first-ever IPW Openweight champion in Infinite Pro Wrestling’s first ever Throne of Blood match!
His hand grips tightly over the Championship.
CROSS RECOBA
Unbeaten for nearly an entire calendar year in AWF, but still I didn’t even get a Phoenix title shot. I took down X*Crown Champions, I took down Card and still, Felix Ziko had nothing for me. So, when it comes to this belt? I’m not looking to give it up on my first defence.
Cross pushes the tire back to its starting point off-screen.
CROSS RECOBA
That rings doubly-true when you look at my first defence. A man who went and told Spike Kane that he and his buddy were overlooked, that they bring the crowds, that it’s grossly unfair that they’re ignored by....‘Unc’...
Recoba lets their pet name for Long hang in the air.
CROSS RECOBA
Touchdown might get all kinds of accolades from the writers, the fans who come just to see how they can top their acrobatics from one match to another but where did it get them as a team? Sorry, did I miss the part at First Contact where The Jamrockers walked out with the belts? I’m sure I would have noticed you, Al, strutting around backstage with the titles but instead I can’t recall seeing you after your match. Maybe you were doing the same hiding schtick that meant your partner was put down by The Haggards for the titles!
A smile appears momentarily on his face at the memory.
CROSS RECOBA
You go on about how you beat Judith and Jack but let’s be clear - you beat them BUT I MADE THEM LEAVE IPW! That’s what you call a conclusive victory. But you know, it’s not your fault you’re being held down. The fact that only a small package got you past Judith and Ana toyed with you like a lion would a frog doesn’t factor into your review of the match. The undeniable truth is that without Jimi you’re not even the sum of half the parts!
Turning back to face the ring, Cross looks towards his target.
CROSS RECOBA
You’re too worried about the plaudits, the applause and the accolades to work out that you don’t get the IPW Moment of the Night by calling a move by the name. You might bring the fans, you might sell the merchandise but it still doesn’t change that you’re all gear and no idea. You know why you wouldn’t even be on my shortlist for Tap Out? If people in Vegas just wanted acrobatics, they have six different Cirque du Soleil shows a night to choose from!
A smartphone press and the big screen counter reverts back to zero.
CROSS RECOBA
Al’s not here by skill, he’s here because of his partner. Do you really think after eight-hundred-and-fifty days that I’m giving the belt to a man I can out-wrestle, out-cheat and out-think? I WILL make the IPW Openweight defences become the must-see matches on a show: I can even get one out of Touchdown! Somnia’s tied up with MYOJIN but each win is a message to her that she has that belt until I decide to come for it. Think you can take it from me, Al? Reckon you can get the job done without Cooldown to get you through? Maybe today is when we see that ‘A’ game you keep on talking about bringing…
With another flick of a button, the screen pulls up a replay of his Personal Best run on the exercise.
CROSS RECOBA
Or will it be like the tag-team match at First Contact and the Somnia match? You’re so wrapped up in what you want, so preoccupied with what I’m doing…hopefully you don’t need a thesaurus or dictionary to translate what I’m saying… that you’ve forgotten the one major chink in your armor - you’re talented but you’re nowhere near the top yet. You’re a scavenger wishing you were an apex predator. I can even break it down further to something you can process without needing to waste the one time a day you engage your brain. All your whining won’t get you what you want, you’re just a puppy that one time licked his own balls but now can’t work out why the shaft keeps getting in the way!
Turning back to the camera. Cross delivers his last words for his opponent.
CROSS RECOBA
And for the record, I can’t wait to hear the crowd in attendance cheering for you. Seeing the whole of the OVO Arena littered with Jamrockers shirts. What better way to put an exclamation mark on my first defence than when I drop you with Up All Night in Dakota and silence you and your fans’ hopes in one fell swoop!
It took pride in being a sanctuary for the disciplined and dedicated, no New Year’s Resolution members here. Every other gym could delight in the lack of dedication and impossible exit clauses. BXR’s annual fee would motivate even the most slovenly to keep their eyes on the prize.
Starting from the back wall, Cross flips a tire until he hits the ring apron. He sprints back to the wall and smiles as the time recorded replaces his previous Personal Best.
He picks up a glass bottle of Icelandic Glacial Still water, focused on the camera. Retrieving the IPW Openweight title, he places it over his shoulder as he walks.
CROSS RECOBA
Eight-hundred-and-fifty days…two years and nearly four months…that was how long it took me to not just win a title here on the XHF Network but to even get a shot to begin with! I didn’t just beat one man for it, I beat three other competitors to walk out of that arena the first-ever IPW Openweight champion in Infinite Pro Wrestling’s first ever Throne of Blood match!
His hand grips tightly over the Championship.
CROSS RECOBA
Unbeaten for nearly an entire calendar year in AWF, but still I didn’t even get a Phoenix title shot. I took down X*Crown Champions, I took down Card and still, Felix Ziko had nothing for me. So, when it comes to this belt? I’m not looking to give it up on my first defence.
Cross pushes the tire back to its starting point off-screen.
CROSS RECOBA
That rings doubly-true when you look at my first defence. A man who went and told Spike Kane that he and his buddy were overlooked, that they bring the crowds, that it’s grossly unfair that they’re ignored by....‘Unc’...
Recoba lets their pet name for Long hang in the air.
CROSS RECOBA
Touchdown might get all kinds of accolades from the writers, the fans who come just to see how they can top their acrobatics from one match to another but where did it get them as a team? Sorry, did I miss the part at First Contact where The Jamrockers walked out with the belts? I’m sure I would have noticed you, Al, strutting around backstage with the titles but instead I can’t recall seeing you after your match. Maybe you were doing the same hiding schtick that meant your partner was put down by The Haggards for the titles!
A smile appears momentarily on his face at the memory.
CROSS RECOBA
You go on about how you beat Judith and Jack but let’s be clear - you beat them BUT I MADE THEM LEAVE IPW! That’s what you call a conclusive victory. But you know, it’s not your fault you’re being held down. The fact that only a small package got you past Judith and Ana toyed with you like a lion would a frog doesn’t factor into your review of the match. The undeniable truth is that without Jimi you’re not even the sum of half the parts!
Turning back to face the ring, Cross looks towards his target.
CROSS RECOBA
You’re too worried about the plaudits, the applause and the accolades to work out that you don’t get the IPW Moment of the Night by calling a move by the name. You might bring the fans, you might sell the merchandise but it still doesn’t change that you’re all gear and no idea. You know why you wouldn’t even be on my shortlist for Tap Out? If people in Vegas just wanted acrobatics, they have six different Cirque du Soleil shows a night to choose from!
A smartphone press and the big screen counter reverts back to zero.
CROSS RECOBA
Al’s not here by skill, he’s here because of his partner. Do you really think after eight-hundred-and-fifty days that I’m giving the belt to a man I can out-wrestle, out-cheat and out-think? I WILL make the IPW Openweight defences become the must-see matches on a show: I can even get one out of Touchdown! Somnia’s tied up with MYOJIN but each win is a message to her that she has that belt until I decide to come for it. Think you can take it from me, Al? Reckon you can get the job done without Cooldown to get you through? Maybe today is when we see that ‘A’ game you keep on talking about bringing…
With another flick of a button, the screen pulls up a replay of his Personal Best run on the exercise.
CROSS RECOBA
Or will it be like the tag-team match at First Contact and the Somnia match? You’re so wrapped up in what you want, so preoccupied with what I’m doing…hopefully you don’t need a thesaurus or dictionary to translate what I’m saying… that you’ve forgotten the one major chink in your armor - you’re talented but you’re nowhere near the top yet. You’re a scavenger wishing you were an apex predator. I can even break it down further to something you can process without needing to waste the one time a day you engage your brain. All your whining won’t get you what you want, you’re just a puppy that one time licked his own balls but now can’t work out why the shaft keeps getting in the way!
Turning back to the camera. Cross delivers his last words for his opponent.
CROSS RECOBA
And for the record, I can’t wait to hear the crowd in attendance cheering for you. Seeing the whole of the OVO Arena littered with Jamrockers shirts. What better way to put an exclamation mark on my first defence than when I drop you with Up All Night in Dakota and silence you and your fans’ hopes in one fell swoop!
