Post by Ricky Johnson on Sept 23, 2011 3:15:56 GMT -6
And so, all the pieces fall into line.
The soldiers gear up for the upcoming battle. Battle lines drawn, clearly marked. Although now, they seem to be muddied.
The question now, is "who's on whose side?"
On paper, I have to drag Jimmy Zane and Lex Sense around, while the golden child has his two buddies eager to help.
But let's not beat around the bush. Let's air everything out in the open, right? Why hide anything?
Rob and Steve don't like me. Jimmy Zane said he hates me. Andrew is warning me not to go as far as I'm going to, and Lex...doesn't care. He just wants Rob.
It seems that once again, the odds are stacked heavily in the favor of the chosen one.
It's cool, I'm used to it.
So, let me address my good buddy Jimmy Zane, since he was so nice to talk about me earlier this week.
You hate me, right? It's okay, let the people know how much you dislike the idea of me winning the world championship. You hate be for all the reasons you mentioned, and hey, I can't really blame you. I would hate me too if I were you. Because I'm everything you WISH you were.
Oh, does that upset you? Good.
You hate me because I am THE hot button topic in this match. You have me because I am competing for a second time for the world title. Something you have never done even once. You want to be the well..."cult of personality" that I am. I am exactly where you thought you'd be. You thought you'd be turning the heads, gathering the masses behind you, changing the scope of NCW itself by your mere words and actions.
And you hate me because I'm better at it then you could ever hope to be.
And I'm seeing your anger fester even now. You want to climb in that cage on Sunday and rip me apart, don't you? Yes. I can see it in your eyes. All I have to do is open my mouth, and the mere words I say, make you angry. But, you and I both know, it's for reasons that I mentioned rather than what you say. You can say you hate because I'm undeserving, that's all well and good. You're entitled to your opinion, no matter how mind-numbingly stupid it is. It doesn't change the fact that I ruffle feathers the way you wish you could.
It's the beauty of jealousy. No matter how you try to hide it, it makes its way to the surface in time.
You know what I just realized, Jimmy? I just wasted valuable air time talking about you. People have probably turned me off their television because I'm wasting my breath talking about someone who just doesn't matter. Why am I talking about the "backpack"?
You like that nickname? A friend called you that, and I just sounded so fitting.
Jimmy "The Backpack". Carried everyday, and everywhere by Lex Sense. Even won tag gold. Do you have to carry his real bags to level out the weight distribution?
What? you don't think that's funny?
I like to call it "just stating the facts, holmes."
You want to know another fact?
I'm not really worried about your threat to purposely lose the tag titles to deny me. Because it's a blatant lie. Trying to get under my skin? Please. I know you. You, you're not GOOD ENOUGH to win another singles title, Jimmy. The last singles belt you had was the X-Division title.
And THAT is the reason you are trying to fight a losing battle.
You should be hoping that, as much as I hate to say it...WE win at Battlegrounds. I'm your only chance. Think about it. I win, I break the monopoly, and open the door for people like you. Well, maybe not exactly like you, a little less douchebag-ish, but even still. You think that Steve Awesome is going to reward you for helping him retain? You're "good friend" will very quickly forget you even exist. Once it's all over.
Like everyone else does, only faster.
But hey, you hate me right? Do what you want, It doesn't matter to me, I'm not expecting much from you. All you have to do is not lose that half of the tag titles you don't deserve. I'll even help you out. It's what I do.
You can call it "brothers looking out for brothers".
So, do you think you can do that? You think you can handle such a simple task? One little thing? You think you can handle Andrew Jacobsen?
Yeah, me neither.
Roxi - Can we talk about something?
Ricky - Can it wait?
Roxi - Well, I guess. But I would like to talk to you.
Ricky - We're talking right now, Roxi.
Roxi - I know, but this, is kind of important.
Ricky - More important than me winning the world title?
Roxi - Well..yes and no.
Ricky - How's that?
Roxi - Well, I would like to tell you, but, I'm not quite sure how to.
Ricky - Don't play games with me right now Roxi. I have a major hill to climb and it looks higher and higher every day.
Roxi - I know, that's why I want to wait, but I kind of want to tell you now.
Ricky - Roxi, I love you, but this really isn't the greatest time to have some deep heart to heart conversation, or some simple chit-chat about anything. I know you mean well, I do, But this is the most important thing to me right now.
Roxi - I understand, and I'm worried
Ricky - Don't worry about me. I may be at a severe disadvantage, but it shows me just how scared they are, I've got them right where I want them.
Roxi - Yes..Well, I...you know what? it can wait...well, no, it can't wait.
Ricky - It's going to have to.
I guess I should drop the appetizer and hit the main course huh?
Well, let me begin with the odd man off out of this little party, Andrew Jacobsen.
It seems that you're not with the little clique either. You and I weren't invited to join the club. But, as it stands, Sunday, you and I are enemies. We fight for very different reasons.
You want to whip Jimmy Zane's ass? Go for it. I want to do it too.
I may even help you. You know, we in the minority...
Wait, I already made that joke.
You beat up Lex and Zane all you like. I know you aren't part of this. But even with that said, I cannot allow you to take away my title chance simply because Zane sucks. In the end, I want the world title, and you want the tag titles. Something has to give Andrew.
And it won't be me.
Beat these clowns for the tag titles next month. I know you can. Do it any time you want. Just not Sunday. Not when I'm so close. Not at that time. Not on this date coming. You cannot stand in my way AJ. I know you, as much as anybody, wants to see Steve Awesome get exactly what he deserves. Namely, the beating you never finished giving him. This is why I'm here. I'm his reality check. Denying me, is denying yourself, AJ. I must break the stranglehold. Don't be the one to foul it up.
Your partner on the other hand...
Good ol' Rob Diamond.
You know, you've got a real knack for comedy. I was laughing hysterically at your whole promo. That melodramatic with Zelda?
Comedic GOLD.
You also have a knack for pointing out the obvious.
You know, John Madden retired, and I hate Chris Collinsworth, maybe you could replace him? Yeah, you and Al in the booth, you doodling on a telestrator talking about a "bootleg"...
All jokes aside, thank you so much for, once again, pointing out something I already knew. You think I didn't know about INfamous? Please. It's what you were hinting at the entire time, you and Zane. Plus, it's the butt of so many jokes it's hard to forget.
Like a knee stinger.
Why mentioned INfamous? They haven't been relevant in ages. Oh, wait, is it because you're teasing a reformation?
Oh so THAT's what this is all about.
Again, You'd be a big hit on Broadway man. Gold.
But do you know what I found the most funny?
Your sob story.
Because it's laughable that you're going to come and preach to me how bad you've had it. You've had it rough?
You were BURIED.
Buried?
Is that right?
Well, let's see, you lost the X-division title to Andrew, you became Lord Dominicus...and then YOU WON THE TAG TITLES TWO MONTHS LATER!
Oh man, you were right, buried.
You have an extremely broad definition of the word buried. Losing one title only to pick up another three months later. I'm so sorry that I never put flowers by your tombstone.
By the way, didn't you form INfamous that same night?
So, what you're really saying is you have no idea what the word "Buried" means. That little tale was just your best guess right? I've been here longer than you Rob. Road to the Gold I. My debut. I've been fighting ever since. So don't you DARE talk to me about being buried.
See, this is why you never telegraph a move. The pawns only see in one direction, forward. They never see the other pieces move in to knock them over.
Good try through Rob. I look forward to your next stand-up routine in the coming week.
Roxi - Baby, we really need to have this talk.
Ricky - Soon, Roxi, right now I need to let off some steam. I think I'm playing Th3 Dreamer this week in my Madden franchise.
Roxi - Really, Ricky. This is serious.
Ricky - Can you hear him? He's saying I'm ducking him. He really doesn't know when to quit does he?
Roxi - Ricky please!
Ricky - That's it, I'm recording this game.
Lex, I have very little to say to you. You want Rob, I want Steve, we both can have what we want. But if you're involved with this INfamous reformation that's being teased...so be it. If you want to play it that way, we can play that way.
Wait, there is one thing.
There's something you took from me, a while back, and I'm hoping I can get it back someday.
You may not care, but I'm telling you anyway.
You took Angel from me.
That's right, the man you took out a couple of months ago.
Why did you do that? He was MINE! No one should be destroying Angel but me. That was supposed to be me doing that. I was supposed to be sending him to retirement, and he was supposed to be doing the same to me.
That's how that works. But you...you cheated us out of it. You cheated ME. And I will hold that against you til the day you die.
Yes, I'm threatening you Lex. You know why? Because you've shown your weakness to everyone. It's not as fun anymore when your family can just as easily be in harms way, is it?
But that is another story for another time big man, I won't deny you the pleasure of destroying Diamond, you leave me with Steve.
And since I know he's listening...Angel, I don't care if you're 90 when you fully recover...You will come back to this company, and I will be waiting. You will face me one last time. And then, and only then, will it be over.
Ricky - You see Dreamer, this is what happens when you run your mouth. Pros don't talk trash pal.
Roxi - Ricky...
Ricky - No, he wanted this, and now he got it. Next time, just tell me how you want it. Because that's how I'll give it to you.
Roxi - Ricky!
Ricky - No, babe, he started it. You know what, I'm about to post this game on Youtube.
Roxi - RICKY!
Ricky - You don't have to yell Roxi. I'm right here. I heard you the fir-
Roxi - I'm Pregnant.
Steve...
You know, I actually had a very detailed tirade about you all planned out.
But **** it. Why bother?
I mean, you know me, I know you. We're going to be locked inside the battlegrounds ring on Sunday. There's nothing more to really say about you, nor is there anything I need to say to you.
You're smart enough to know what you are in my little analogy right?
You're the King. You're the prize, you're the most protected piece on the board, without you, the game is over. Without you, the war waged, the strategy used, the careful planning, all of it, goes to waste.
But, I know you'll be there, and I know the pawns will try to protect you.
But this time, there is no saving the king.[/b]
The soldiers gear up for the upcoming battle. Battle lines drawn, clearly marked. Although now, they seem to be muddied.
The question now, is "who's on whose side?"
On paper, I have to drag Jimmy Zane and Lex Sense around, while the golden child has his two buddies eager to help.
But let's not beat around the bush. Let's air everything out in the open, right? Why hide anything?
Rob and Steve don't like me. Jimmy Zane said he hates me. Andrew is warning me not to go as far as I'm going to, and Lex...doesn't care. He just wants Rob.
It seems that once again, the odds are stacked heavily in the favor of the chosen one.
It's cool, I'm used to it.
So, let me address my good buddy Jimmy Zane, since he was so nice to talk about me earlier this week.
You hate me, right? It's okay, let the people know how much you dislike the idea of me winning the world championship. You hate be for all the reasons you mentioned, and hey, I can't really blame you. I would hate me too if I were you. Because I'm everything you WISH you were.
Oh, does that upset you? Good.
You hate me because I am THE hot button topic in this match. You have me because I am competing for a second time for the world title. Something you have never done even once. You want to be the well..."cult of personality" that I am. I am exactly where you thought you'd be. You thought you'd be turning the heads, gathering the masses behind you, changing the scope of NCW itself by your mere words and actions.
And you hate me because I'm better at it then you could ever hope to be.
And I'm seeing your anger fester even now. You want to climb in that cage on Sunday and rip me apart, don't you? Yes. I can see it in your eyes. All I have to do is open my mouth, and the mere words I say, make you angry. But, you and I both know, it's for reasons that I mentioned rather than what you say. You can say you hate because I'm undeserving, that's all well and good. You're entitled to your opinion, no matter how mind-numbingly stupid it is. It doesn't change the fact that I ruffle feathers the way you wish you could.
It's the beauty of jealousy. No matter how you try to hide it, it makes its way to the surface in time.
You know what I just realized, Jimmy? I just wasted valuable air time talking about you. People have probably turned me off their television because I'm wasting my breath talking about someone who just doesn't matter. Why am I talking about the "backpack"?
You like that nickname? A friend called you that, and I just sounded so fitting.
Jimmy "The Backpack". Carried everyday, and everywhere by Lex Sense. Even won tag gold. Do you have to carry his real bags to level out the weight distribution?
What? you don't think that's funny?
I like to call it "just stating the facts, holmes."
You want to know another fact?
I'm not really worried about your threat to purposely lose the tag titles to deny me. Because it's a blatant lie. Trying to get under my skin? Please. I know you. You, you're not GOOD ENOUGH to win another singles title, Jimmy. The last singles belt you had was the X-Division title.
And THAT is the reason you are trying to fight a losing battle.
You should be hoping that, as much as I hate to say it...WE win at Battlegrounds. I'm your only chance. Think about it. I win, I break the monopoly, and open the door for people like you. Well, maybe not exactly like you, a little less douchebag-ish, but even still. You think that Steve Awesome is going to reward you for helping him retain? You're "good friend" will very quickly forget you even exist. Once it's all over.
Like everyone else does, only faster.
But hey, you hate me right? Do what you want, It doesn't matter to me, I'm not expecting much from you. All you have to do is not lose that half of the tag titles you don't deserve. I'll even help you out. It's what I do.
You can call it "brothers looking out for brothers".
So, do you think you can do that? You think you can handle such a simple task? One little thing? You think you can handle Andrew Jacobsen?
Yeah, me neither.
Roxi - Can we talk about something?
Ricky - Can it wait?
Roxi - Well, I guess. But I would like to talk to you.
Ricky - We're talking right now, Roxi.
Roxi - I know, but this, is kind of important.
Ricky - More important than me winning the world title?
Roxi - Well..yes and no.
Ricky - How's that?
Roxi - Well, I would like to tell you, but, I'm not quite sure how to.
Ricky - Don't play games with me right now Roxi. I have a major hill to climb and it looks higher and higher every day.
Roxi - I know, that's why I want to wait, but I kind of want to tell you now.
Ricky - Roxi, I love you, but this really isn't the greatest time to have some deep heart to heart conversation, or some simple chit-chat about anything. I know you mean well, I do, But this is the most important thing to me right now.
Roxi - I understand, and I'm worried
Ricky - Don't worry about me. I may be at a severe disadvantage, but it shows me just how scared they are, I've got them right where I want them.
Roxi - Yes..Well, I...you know what? it can wait...well, no, it can't wait.
Ricky - It's going to have to.
I guess I should drop the appetizer and hit the main course huh?
Well, let me begin with the odd man off out of this little party, Andrew Jacobsen.
It seems that you're not with the little clique either. You and I weren't invited to join the club. But, as it stands, Sunday, you and I are enemies. We fight for very different reasons.
You want to whip Jimmy Zane's ass? Go for it. I want to do it too.
I may even help you. You know, we in the minority...
Wait, I already made that joke.
You beat up Lex and Zane all you like. I know you aren't part of this. But even with that said, I cannot allow you to take away my title chance simply because Zane sucks. In the end, I want the world title, and you want the tag titles. Something has to give Andrew.
And it won't be me.
Beat these clowns for the tag titles next month. I know you can. Do it any time you want. Just not Sunday. Not when I'm so close. Not at that time. Not on this date coming. You cannot stand in my way AJ. I know you, as much as anybody, wants to see Steve Awesome get exactly what he deserves. Namely, the beating you never finished giving him. This is why I'm here. I'm his reality check. Denying me, is denying yourself, AJ. I must break the stranglehold. Don't be the one to foul it up.
Your partner on the other hand...
Good ol' Rob Diamond.
You know, you've got a real knack for comedy. I was laughing hysterically at your whole promo. That melodramatic with Zelda?
Comedic GOLD.
You also have a knack for pointing out the obvious.
You know, John Madden retired, and I hate Chris Collinsworth, maybe you could replace him? Yeah, you and Al in the booth, you doodling on a telestrator talking about a "bootleg"...
All jokes aside, thank you so much for, once again, pointing out something I already knew. You think I didn't know about INfamous? Please. It's what you were hinting at the entire time, you and Zane. Plus, it's the butt of so many jokes it's hard to forget.
Like a knee stinger.
Why mentioned INfamous? They haven't been relevant in ages. Oh, wait, is it because you're teasing a reformation?
Oh so THAT's what this is all about.
Again, You'd be a big hit on Broadway man. Gold.
But do you know what I found the most funny?
Your sob story.
Because it's laughable that you're going to come and preach to me how bad you've had it. You've had it rough?
You were BURIED.
Buried?
Is that right?
Well, let's see, you lost the X-division title to Andrew, you became Lord Dominicus...and then YOU WON THE TAG TITLES TWO MONTHS LATER!
Oh man, you were right, buried.
You have an extremely broad definition of the word buried. Losing one title only to pick up another three months later. I'm so sorry that I never put flowers by your tombstone.
By the way, didn't you form INfamous that same night?
So, what you're really saying is you have no idea what the word "Buried" means. That little tale was just your best guess right? I've been here longer than you Rob. Road to the Gold I. My debut. I've been fighting ever since. So don't you DARE talk to me about being buried.
See, this is why you never telegraph a move. The pawns only see in one direction, forward. They never see the other pieces move in to knock them over.
Good try through Rob. I look forward to your next stand-up routine in the coming week.
Roxi - Baby, we really need to have this talk.
Ricky - Soon, Roxi, right now I need to let off some steam. I think I'm playing Th3 Dreamer this week in my Madden franchise.
Roxi - Really, Ricky. This is serious.
Ricky - Can you hear him? He's saying I'm ducking him. He really doesn't know when to quit does he?
Roxi - Ricky please!
Ricky - That's it, I'm recording this game.
Lex, I have very little to say to you. You want Rob, I want Steve, we both can have what we want. But if you're involved with this INfamous reformation that's being teased...so be it. If you want to play it that way, we can play that way.
Wait, there is one thing.
There's something you took from me, a while back, and I'm hoping I can get it back someday.
You may not care, but I'm telling you anyway.
You took Angel from me.
That's right, the man you took out a couple of months ago.
Why did you do that? He was MINE! No one should be destroying Angel but me. That was supposed to be me doing that. I was supposed to be sending him to retirement, and he was supposed to be doing the same to me.
That's how that works. But you...you cheated us out of it. You cheated ME. And I will hold that against you til the day you die.
Yes, I'm threatening you Lex. You know why? Because you've shown your weakness to everyone. It's not as fun anymore when your family can just as easily be in harms way, is it?
But that is another story for another time big man, I won't deny you the pleasure of destroying Diamond, you leave me with Steve.
And since I know he's listening...Angel, I don't care if you're 90 when you fully recover...You will come back to this company, and I will be waiting. You will face me one last time. And then, and only then, will it be over.
Ricky - You see Dreamer, this is what happens when you run your mouth. Pros don't talk trash pal.
Roxi - Ricky...
Ricky - No, he wanted this, and now he got it. Next time, just tell me how you want it. Because that's how I'll give it to you.
Roxi - Ricky!
Ricky - No, babe, he started it. You know what, I'm about to post this game on Youtube.
Roxi - RICKY!
Ricky - You don't have to yell Roxi. I'm right here. I heard you the fir-
Roxi - I'm Pregnant.
Steve...
You know, I actually had a very detailed tirade about you all planned out.
But **** it. Why bother?
I mean, you know me, I know you. We're going to be locked inside the battlegrounds ring on Sunday. There's nothing more to really say about you, nor is there anything I need to say to you.
You're smart enough to know what you are in my little analogy right?
You're the King. You're the prize, you're the most protected piece on the board, without you, the game is over. Without you, the war waged, the strategy used, the careful planning, all of it, goes to waste.
But, I know you'll be there, and I know the pawns will try to protect you.
But this time, there is no saving the king.[/b]