Post by The Dunne Deal on May 30, 2023 22:02:09 GMT -5
Cheez stepped into his brand new apartment, which would be his home during his tenure with Wrestle UK, the federation he had signed a contract with after the unfortunate folding of Next Level Wrestling. As he set his bags down onto the floor, tears began to form in his eyes.
Cheez: (whispering) I have no idea what to do... I have no idea what to say or what to think. All of the talking and all of the arguing back and forth... I never thought this day would ever come. For the first time in a long time, I'm alone and I'm terrified.
He paused for a moment, reflecting on the old saying of putting your money where your mouth is.
Cheez: Well, this is my shot. There's no turning back now. After the Rumble, after I made all these promises to myself that I wasn't able to keep... I began to doubt myself. I started to wonder if I hadn't made the right choice.
Cheez took a deep breath, trying to gather his thoughts.
Cheez: It would have been so simple, so easy to just give this up. To just put this down as another failed aspiration, another dream that I had but could never accomplish because I just wasn't good enough.
He shook his head, dismissing the negative thoughts.
Cheez: But I've come to the conclusion that perhaps the world is right. Maybe a large majority of my wins were because I had a bigger man in my corner or just lucked into things. I don't know if that's truly the answer. If I do not try to stand on my own, then I'll never know.
Cheez sighed, reflecting on the sacrifices he had made.
Cheez: So, I left. I left the life that I knew, my family, my friends, my tag partner. I left all that behind to see if the doubters and naysayers were right. I mean, there are a lot of things that I've had to come to grips with. I will probably never be the XHF Tag Team Champion or the XHF Junior Heavyweight Champion. I will probably never get a one-on-one shot with the X Crown.
He paused, his determination shining through.
Cheez: But you know what? Even if I never accomplish any of those lofty goals, I still want to look back at my career and say, "You know what? At least I tried." There are men and women around the world who have tried to do what I have done and have failed, and have just given up. But I have failed time and time again, and I still keep trying. For what reason, I don't know. Am I stubborn, perhaps? Am I delusional? Maybe. But it doesn't change the fact that I want this.
Cheez glanced around the unfamiliar apartment, feeling a mix of fear and excitement.
Cheez: And now, here I stand, in a country I don't know, far from home, with no friends and no allies. Again, I am terrified. I am a nervous wreck. And perhaps, that makes me more dangerous. Maybe being unshackled from the chains that bind me makes me a more dangerous animal. Maybe not trying to impress anyone other than myself is the driving force I need.
He paced around the room, lost in thought.
Cheez: Maybe I don't need approval. Maybe I don't need to pander to the masses who do nothing more than cheer my name and ask me to sign some stupid copy of Nintendo Power. Or perhaps... perhaps I do need them. It's a delicate balancing act that I'm still trying to figure out. But I better figure it out soon because I'm running out of time. I'm running
out of patience.
Cheez smiled, feeling a surge of determination.
Cheez: My first match in a new company, and they willingly throw me into a tournament. You know what? Maybe that's a nice sentiment. Maybe that's their way of saying, "Hey, we know of your past, we know what you've done. We know you've had some really good matches, some bangers. Let's see what you can do." You've come from a company that has a really good resume and had some great talent. You are a former tag team champion, you've been in the Rumble three times, and you've had good showings there. Despite your goofy appearance and your lack of in-ring skills, you are still a popular performer.
Cheez looked into the mirror, a glimmer of excitement in his eyes.
Cheez: Now, that may be true. I am still human, I am not perfect, and I have my flaws. My name is Richard Allen George, but my friends call me Cheez. And you know what? I believe in myself. I believe that I can make something incredible out of this opportunity. So, Maxine Salt, get ready. Because I'm not just here to conquer you, I'm here to show the world what I'm made of and to bring joy and excitement to the fans who cheer me on.
Cheez: (whispering) I have no idea what to do... I have no idea what to say or what to think. All of the talking and all of the arguing back and forth... I never thought this day would ever come. For the first time in a long time, I'm alone and I'm terrified.
He paused for a moment, reflecting on the old saying of putting your money where your mouth is.
Cheez: Well, this is my shot. There's no turning back now. After the Rumble, after I made all these promises to myself that I wasn't able to keep... I began to doubt myself. I started to wonder if I hadn't made the right choice.
Cheez took a deep breath, trying to gather his thoughts.
Cheez: It would have been so simple, so easy to just give this up. To just put this down as another failed aspiration, another dream that I had but could never accomplish because I just wasn't good enough.
He shook his head, dismissing the negative thoughts.
Cheez: But I've come to the conclusion that perhaps the world is right. Maybe a large majority of my wins were because I had a bigger man in my corner or just lucked into things. I don't know if that's truly the answer. If I do not try to stand on my own, then I'll never know.
Cheez sighed, reflecting on the sacrifices he had made.
Cheez: So, I left. I left the life that I knew, my family, my friends, my tag partner. I left all that behind to see if the doubters and naysayers were right. I mean, there are a lot of things that I've had to come to grips with. I will probably never be the XHF Tag Team Champion or the XHF Junior Heavyweight Champion. I will probably never get a one-on-one shot with the X Crown.
He paused, his determination shining through.
Cheez: But you know what? Even if I never accomplish any of those lofty goals, I still want to look back at my career and say, "You know what? At least I tried." There are men and women around the world who have tried to do what I have done and have failed, and have just given up. But I have failed time and time again, and I still keep trying. For what reason, I don't know. Am I stubborn, perhaps? Am I delusional? Maybe. But it doesn't change the fact that I want this.
Cheez glanced around the unfamiliar apartment, feeling a mix of fear and excitement.
Cheez: And now, here I stand, in a country I don't know, far from home, with no friends and no allies. Again, I am terrified. I am a nervous wreck. And perhaps, that makes me more dangerous. Maybe being unshackled from the chains that bind me makes me a more dangerous animal. Maybe not trying to impress anyone other than myself is the driving force I need.
He paced around the room, lost in thought.
Cheez: Maybe I don't need approval. Maybe I don't need to pander to the masses who do nothing more than cheer my name and ask me to sign some stupid copy of Nintendo Power. Or perhaps... perhaps I do need them. It's a delicate balancing act that I'm still trying to figure out. But I better figure it out soon because I'm running out of time. I'm running
out of patience.
Cheez smiled, feeling a surge of determination.
Cheez: My first match in a new company, and they willingly throw me into a tournament. You know what? Maybe that's a nice sentiment. Maybe that's their way of saying, "Hey, we know of your past, we know what you've done. We know you've had some really good matches, some bangers. Let's see what you can do." You've come from a company that has a really good resume and had some great talent. You are a former tag team champion, you've been in the Rumble three times, and you've had good showings there. Despite your goofy appearance and your lack of in-ring skills, you are still a popular performer.
Cheez looked into the mirror, a glimmer of excitement in his eyes.
Cheez: Now, that may be true. I am still human, I am not perfect, and I have my flaws. My name is Richard Allen George, but my friends call me Cheez. And you know what? I believe in myself. I believe that I can make something incredible out of this opportunity. So, Maxine Salt, get ready. Because I'm not just here to conquer you, I'm here to show the world what I'm made of and to bring joy and excitement to the fans who cheer me on.
