Post by Thespian on Aug 5, 2022 22:53:28 GMT -5
The recording slowly illuminates as the once-familiar voice of the Interpreter chimes through the audio;
“Just like Spike, I thought I would give you my full attention, MYOJIN. But, instead of cheeky twitter promos, or elaborate stagings, I’m sticking to my roots.”
Before the lens sits the Thespian. A fedora sits on his head, cocked forward to hide his… still covered face? His hands, once folded in his lap, raise themselves up and begin to sign. Naturally, the Interpreter speaks once more;
“A year ago, I debuted in NLW. I opened Ascendancy XVII while you, middle of your X*Crown reign, were taking your second win of the first G1. And following that, Ascendancy XIX, we both took humbling losses from people we took for granted. I lost to a former AWF champion because I was too focused on skipping the line for the World Championship… and you lost to Felix, a newcomer with zero points who you severely underestimated and it cost you a perfect record going into the semi-finals. Funny how things work like that, huh?
“Let me say that it is an actual pleasure to be facing you in the ring, MYOJIN. You could even call me a fan of yours; I’ve had a loose eye on you since then. What I would not have done to have gone toe-to-toe with the one at the very head of this network... though, I will admit, the anxiety I had a year ago to that idea still sits heavy in my stomach today. But, with you... it's different.
“With Spike Kane, I had genuine fear. Fear that I was not going to leave that ring in one piece after doing what I did to him before. Fear that he would do as he's famous for doing. I survived him, though, and now I'm to face you.
"But, you? You are a ring SURGEON! Your moves are methodical… calculated. There’s a reason why your reign ended with a screwdriver, MYO; because there was not a chance in hell that most people could beat you WITHOUT some sort of intervention, divine or… material.
"Especially not a twat like Mr. Valentine.
"I digress, does not having that championship diminish your luster? Heavens no, especially as you carry with you multiple OTHER championships this time! Night of Champions last year, you retained your X*Crown against multiple strong contenders. This year? You won the top prize of Infinite Pro Wrestling by making the former World Champion tap! Nevermind the fact that you also took down the SECOND-greatest Southern States Champion in Grimgor Ironhide! You, my friend, are downright intimidating.
"However, that is where I’m afraid the pleasantries must end, as will so many other things. You and I both streaked through our brackets undefeated for a chance at redemption. I want another chance to prove to everyone here that I deserve to be at the top of this company; to right the wrongs of Hostile Intent. You want to right the wrongs of yesteryear and not only finish the G1 undefeated, but take that all the way to the top as well.
"It is just a matter of figuring out whose resolve is stronger. But, let me warn you, MYOJIN. I intend to give you my best. You’re going to get what Tommy Kelly did not at Masquerade. You’re going to get the Thespian who would have thrown everything to keep his championship; the one you hold now. You'll get his fists, his knees, his heart, and even the kitchen sink. Everything, MYOJIN.
"You’re going up a Kingslayer, for I’ve tasted the blood of one former X*Crown holder, and yours will taste even better. Where Spike's was as bitter as a black coffee… yours will be like a lemonade… sweet, yet sour. You are talented, but spoiled by your arrogance. I’m going to enjoy knocking you down a peg.
“I can already hear people asking, ‘but, Theo, what is your plan of attack going into someone like MYOJIN?’ And to them, I say… let’s bring back the fan favorite, shall we?”
The signs stop as Theo reaches up for his hat… but words continue to be spoken:
“You know the saying, ‘If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them’? Instead, we have a slightly different tradition:”
The hat slips off… as the mask reveals MYOJIN’s face painted on.
“‘If it Ain't Broke, Take it.’ Let us dance this sanguine waltz, MYOJIN. One dream is about to come to an end, and I’ll be damned before I let it be mine.”
“Just like Spike, I thought I would give you my full attention, MYOJIN. But, instead of cheeky twitter promos, or elaborate stagings, I’m sticking to my roots.”
Before the lens sits the Thespian. A fedora sits on his head, cocked forward to hide his… still covered face? His hands, once folded in his lap, raise themselves up and begin to sign. Naturally, the Interpreter speaks once more;
“A year ago, I debuted in NLW. I opened Ascendancy XVII while you, middle of your X*Crown reign, were taking your second win of the first G1. And following that, Ascendancy XIX, we both took humbling losses from people we took for granted. I lost to a former AWF champion because I was too focused on skipping the line for the World Championship… and you lost to Felix, a newcomer with zero points who you severely underestimated and it cost you a perfect record going into the semi-finals. Funny how things work like that, huh?
“Let me say that it is an actual pleasure to be facing you in the ring, MYOJIN. You could even call me a fan of yours; I’ve had a loose eye on you since then. What I would not have done to have gone toe-to-toe with the one at the very head of this network... though, I will admit, the anxiety I had a year ago to that idea still sits heavy in my stomach today. But, with you... it's different.
“With Spike Kane, I had genuine fear. Fear that I was not going to leave that ring in one piece after doing what I did to him before. Fear that he would do as he's famous for doing. I survived him, though, and now I'm to face you.
"But, you? You are a ring SURGEON! Your moves are methodical… calculated. There’s a reason why your reign ended with a screwdriver, MYO; because there was not a chance in hell that most people could beat you WITHOUT some sort of intervention, divine or… material.
"Especially not a twat like Mr. Valentine.
"I digress, does not having that championship diminish your luster? Heavens no, especially as you carry with you multiple OTHER championships this time! Night of Champions last year, you retained your X*Crown against multiple strong contenders. This year? You won the top prize of Infinite Pro Wrestling by making the former World Champion tap! Nevermind the fact that you also took down the SECOND-greatest Southern States Champion in Grimgor Ironhide! You, my friend, are downright intimidating.
"However, that is where I’m afraid the pleasantries must end, as will so many other things. You and I both streaked through our brackets undefeated for a chance at redemption. I want another chance to prove to everyone here that I deserve to be at the top of this company; to right the wrongs of Hostile Intent. You want to right the wrongs of yesteryear and not only finish the G1 undefeated, but take that all the way to the top as well.
"It is just a matter of figuring out whose resolve is stronger. But, let me warn you, MYOJIN. I intend to give you my best. You’re going to get what Tommy Kelly did not at Masquerade. You’re going to get the Thespian who would have thrown everything to keep his championship; the one you hold now. You'll get his fists, his knees, his heart, and even the kitchen sink. Everything, MYOJIN.
"You’re going up a Kingslayer, for I’ve tasted the blood of one former X*Crown holder, and yours will taste even better. Where Spike's was as bitter as a black coffee… yours will be like a lemonade… sweet, yet sour. You are talented, but spoiled by your arrogance. I’m going to enjoy knocking you down a peg.
“I can already hear people asking, ‘but, Theo, what is your plan of attack going into someone like MYOJIN?’ And to them, I say… let’s bring back the fan favorite, shall we?”
The signs stop as Theo reaches up for his hat… but words continue to be spoken:
“You know the saying, ‘If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them’? Instead, we have a slightly different tradition:”
The hat slips off… as the mask reveals MYOJIN’s face painted on.
“‘If it Ain't Broke, Take it.’ Let us dance this sanguine waltz, MYOJIN. One dream is about to come to an end, and I’ll be damned before I let it be mine.”