Post by Ricky Johnson on Sept 25, 2011 6:50:54 GMT -6
Ricky - Are...are you sure?
Roxi - Went to the doctor this morning. I didn't want to wake you. But I kind of knew it.
Ricky - He confirmed it?
Roxi - Yeah.
Ricky - I...I don't really know what to say.
Roxi - At least tell me what you think.
Ricky - Well, I'm shocked, I just thought that...well you know...
Roxi - I did too. But I think we're okay. It's been two years.
Ricky - Are you sure?
Roxi - The doctor didn't say anything.
Ricky - Maybe we should see another doctor, you know, get a second opinion.
Roxi - You still haven't told me what you're thinking.
Ricky - I'm...I'm thrilled. This is amazing. I'm thinking I'm about to be a father again. And I love that idea.
Roxi - But...
Ricky - But, yeah, there is a but in there. But I'm still just a little scared for you. I don't want what happened before to happen again. Plus, this is right before my world title match. It's a lot to take in at the moment.
Roxi - This...wasn't really what I was expecting either.
Ricky - I know that, but hey, it makes me happy. And I know it makes you happy too, right?
Roxi - Absolutely.
Ricky - Let's just make the most of this, Forget wrestling for right now. Let's celebrate.
Ricky - I love you.
Roxi - I love you too.
Steve....
You mad bro?
Yeah, you mad.
Ricky - I just want to get this checked out. I don't want any complications to go undiagnosed, and hurt you or the baby.
Roxi - Doctor Simpson said I was fine to have children. There was no major organ damage.
Ricky - You're lucky. I know this means a lot to you, but let's not bring back memories of that night anymore.
Roxi - Agreed.
Nurse - Mrs. Johnson? The Doctor will see you now.
Ricky - Well, let's go.
Roxi - Ricky?
Ricky - Yes...?
Roxi - I'm glad you're here with me.
Ricky - Always.
My mind was been consumed with the thoughts of fatherhood all day. I can't believe it. I never thought she would get pregnant again.
But all it does is just lead me to painful memories.
Thoughts on her screaming in pain, while I could do nothing to help her.
And I lost my child. It was all my fault...
And then, worst of all, I have to sit and watch her lay in a hospital bed, knowing that even though she was asleep, she was still in pain.
And it was my fault.
But my pain paled in comparison.
Now we stand at the same road, looking to finally make it down without the speed bump, that stopped us last time.
Man, I'm so nervous, and I don't even have to carry the baby like she does.
She's just so amazing. I have never known a stronger woman in my life.
I just hope I can be a father.
There's a lot on my plate these days. Things just continue to build.
Ricky - You're sure Doctor? There's not going to be any complications?
Doctor DeLeon - None that I can see Mr. Johnson, You're wife is perfectly capable of carrying your child.
Ricky - So...you're sure?
Doctor DeLeon - Yes Mr. Johnson, I'm sure.
Roxi - That's good news.
Doctor DeLeon - Now, there are some risks that could pop up along the way, but they are minor. You just need to take it easy Mrs. Johnson, That means no more wrestling for a while.
Roxi - You can count on me.
Doctor DeLeon - Now, don't let that stop you from getting out once in a while.
Ricky - What kind of complications?
Doctor DeLeon - Again, it's nothing serious. She's only at risk if she does something to put herself at risk. If that happens, there might be some complications. As with any pregnancy.
Roxi - Ricky, it's okay.
Doctor DeLeon - It's quite alright Mrs. Johnson, most husbands are like this when it comes to their significant others pregnancy.
Ricky - I'm...okay Roxi. Just being careful that's all.
Roxi - I know, you have always been so protective.
Ricky - Always.
I've been called paranoid before. It's nothing new to me. Rob and Steve have both called me that. The moment their positions were threatened, they call me paranoid, crazy, and a host of other names.
It comes with the territory. They're scared of losing that last bit of spotlight that is shining on them right now.
Rob says there's not a conspiracy against me. I'm just lazy. I just haven't worked as hard as he has. Or Steve. Or Lex, or Jimmy. Nope, I'm just the laziest man in nCw.
They're right.
I am lazy. I could have had ten title shots by now if I had just applied myself. But now? Now that I've got it, now that I have worked my ass off, now that I have entered this stage...
I'm still lazy. I still haven't applied myself.
Because they are the authority on working to get where they are.
It's not like Rob Diamond won a world title only after befriending Steve Awesome, right?
He didn't the defend it against his friend Steve with so many other challengers ready to take him on, right?
He didn't do that twice in a row or anything.
No, now I face the sad truth.
There is no conspiracy against me.
3 of the 6 men in this match, have been or still are affiliated with the group INfamous. One of them is my partner...
There is no conspiracy against me.
4 of the 6 are great friends, two of them are my partners.
There is no conspiracy against me.
There is a rumor swirling of one of my partners deliberately throwing the match, losing their tag team titles, in an effort to screw me out of the world title.
There is no conspiracy against me.
Not at all.
I have no reason at all to believe that the individuals involved here are out to stop me from attaining a goal.
This is going to be a fair, and competitive match where the best team will come out on top.
I also have some oceanfront property in Arizona up for sale if anyone's interested..
Roxi - What are you thinking about?
Ricky - Hmm?
Roxi - I said, What are you thinking about?
Ricky - You.
Roxi - You're a bad liar.
Ricky - Nothing gets past you.
Roxi - So, are you going to tell me?
Ricky - I'm just thinking about the baby. I want everything to be just perfect, and sad truth is, it's not. And...I don't think it ever can be.
Roxi - We don't need everything to be perfect. I'm happy with things the way they are.
Ricky - I'm not. I guess I'm just too excited. I'm like a kid on Christmas eve.
Roxi - It's going to be okay. Everything will turn out for the best.
Ricky - I still can't help but think about...
Roxi - Don't. This time is different. I'm here. I have Edward here while you're away. I'm not going to rush to be by your side, even though every instinct would say to do it. I'm committed to having our baby, and raising our family.
Ricky - I know, but that's what scares me. I don't want to lose you, or the baby for something preventable.
Roxi - I'm not as fragile as you think, you know. I'm perfectly capable of doing everything I normally do, outside of wrestling.
Ricky - But..
Roxi - And if I can't. Edward is there for me.
Ricky - I'm going to get you a wet nurse.
Roxi - Ricky, I've been pregnant for two weeks. I'm not going to have the baby right now. We've got 9 months to plan this out.
Ricky - It's not enough time.
Roxi - It never is. But we'll make the most of it.
Ricky - I sure hope so.
...
Roxi - You're not going to talk about Steve this week are you?
Ricky - Hadn't planned on it. I think I'm done with that. This is more important.
Roxi - More important that being world champion?
Ricky - Yes.
Roxi - But you've worked so hard.
Ricky - I did, but your health and safety trump a stupid match.
Roxi - You're just going to let Steve win?
Ricky - He' not even on my radar right now. All I care about it you.
Roxi - But so many people are depending on you.
Ricky - I know. But this is a battle this is seemingly impossible, I've got guys on my own team ready to tank the match so I don't win. Why bother yelling at them at this point?
Roxi - Because there's no shame in fighting and getting your ass kicked. But there's no honor in not even putting up a fight. You, the one person who Steve Awesome knows can defeat him. So much so that he's willing to go to the level of sabotage to keep his title. You, the person who has rocked the boat so much they have to use cheap tactics to try and stop him... you're giving up?
Ricky - ....
Roxi - You're better than that.
Ricky - I...
Roxi - I want you to stand here and think about what you have to lose. And what you have to gain. You may never, EVER get another world title match. You let me know, what your decision is, and then...you tell those people who believe in you.
...
Ricky - I need to think.
Roxi - Good. I'm going back inside.
Ricky - I'll be in later.
Roxi - I know.
...
Roxi - I believe in Ricky Johnson.
She believes in me.
It's the greatest thing I've heard all day.
For a long time, even I didn't believe in Ricky Johnson.
I thought he was good, but not great. never lived up to his potential. Could have been, but missed the boat.
And now I stand here, facing the single biggest beating of my life, and I must ask myself the question "How bad do I want this"
Am I willing to suffer through warfare, a cage with possibly 5 other men ready to take me out?
Am I willing to stand toe to toe with the biggest challenge of my life and overcome it?
Am I willing to bleed, sweat, pay the ultimate price for victory?
Or does Ricky Johnson once again, fail to be what many thought he could be?
Does he only enhance the sterotype that he cannot win a world title. Is he not driven enough? Did he not work hard enough? Did he not want it enough?
Are all his boastful words...just that?
What is Ricky Johnson going to do?
...
He's going to win.
3 on 1, 4 on 1, 5 on 1, you want that? You got it. I will not back down from any one, two, or 10 men. The way I feel now, You'll need 60 men to deny me. Is this is what you're going to bring to Battlegrounds Steve, bring it on.
I welcome it.
I want you to smile pretty, and make jokes, and insult me. Do it.
Please.
Shill merchandise. It's what you do.
At the end of the night...You can still do all of that.
You will just be minus a championship.
{I walk down the hallway. My old friend waits.}
Joe Everyman - Ricky?
Ricky - Joe Everyman. How are you my friend?
Joe - I'm good...You...feeling okay?
Ricky - Never better.
Joe - I heard about your wife, congrats man.
Ricky - Thanks Joe. Good luck Sunday man.
Joe - You too man. Good luck.
Ricky - Don't need it.
{He scratches his head. I smile.}
Mark Evil - Hey! Johnson!
Ricky - Mark.
Mark Evil - I've been thinking about expanding the product line at Evil enterprises, and I want to include you.
Ricky - Oh?
Mark Evil - Yes. What do you think of this shirt?
{It reads..."I believe in Ricky Jonhson"}
Ricky - Looks great man.
Mark Evil - Good, I've got top men already heading up production.
Ricky - Who?
Mark Evil - Top. Men.
Ricky - Okay then.
Mark Evil - Maybe you could wear the shirt to the ring Sunday?
Ricky - Sure.
Mark Evil - Good luck man.
{He hands me the shirt, and we shake hands. Never thought I would do that.}
Todd Williams - Ricky Johnson!
Ricky - Todd Williams!
Todd Williams - Hey buddy, I know we haven't really hung out or anything, but you know, you're always welcome at one of my many clubs.
Ricky - Thanks man. Uh...who's he?
Todd Williams - Oh him? That's my bodyguard, Matt Jackson.
Matt Jackson - Hey there.
{He...he has a pink...baby doll "I believe in Ricky Johnson" t shirt.}
Ricky - Hey uh, nice pink shirt.
Matt Jackson - Actually it's Fuchsia.
Ricky - Right.
Todd Williams - Hey Ricky, good luck man.
Ricky - Thanks Todd.
{I shake hands with both of them...Matt Jackson uses a lot of lotion.}
Ricky - Hey Todd, by the way, do you use the Xbox live gamertag "Th3 Dreamer"
Todd Williams - Yeah that's me, all day buddy. Wait, why do you ask?
Ricky - Oh, no reason, just curious.
{Nah, I won't say anything}
Trent Helms - I thought I'd find you here.
Ricky - You were looking for me?
Trent Helms - Yes. I have something I want to tell you.
Ricky - Sure.
Trent Helms - You are one of the few primates on this planet I actually respect. You, have all the tools to win..now, you go out there, and you win.
Ricky - ...Trent, I...I don't know what to say...
Trent Helms - You don't have to say anything, besides, my powers allow me to read your mind anyway.
Ricky - Wait, what?
Trent Helms - Just go out there and do all of us a favor: DROP that bitch.
Ricky - You got it.
{I walk away with a handshake. I have people who believe in me.}
Now, I understand who and what I represent. The underdog, the little man, the common man. I never saw myself in the role before. But this...this fits..
Before I fought for me, for my pride, for my glory. Now, I fight the injustice that not only effects me, but makes me who and what I am.
I am the lead agent of change. I fight to remove the largest single power-trip in existence. I fight to change the course of history, to remove the ceiling that was placed in front of all but a select few.
No, not remove...SHATTER.
Sunday, I do just that.
Rob, Steve the party is over. You can add whoever you want to whatever group you like, it won't matter. Not on this day.
No more will two hold down a roster because they think it's funny.
You know what will be funny?
Defending that championship against Joe Everyman. While you have to sit and watch because you failed.
And you will fail.
Because I believe in Ricky Johnson.
{He throws 'em up, then takes one of them down}
Check. Mate. Dueces, bitch.
Roxi - Went to the doctor this morning. I didn't want to wake you. But I kind of knew it.
Ricky - He confirmed it?
Roxi - Yeah.
Ricky - I...I don't really know what to say.
Roxi - At least tell me what you think.
Ricky - Well, I'm shocked, I just thought that...well you know...
Roxi - I did too. But I think we're okay. It's been two years.
Ricky - Are you sure?
Roxi - The doctor didn't say anything.
Ricky - Maybe we should see another doctor, you know, get a second opinion.
Roxi - You still haven't told me what you're thinking.
Ricky - I'm...I'm thrilled. This is amazing. I'm thinking I'm about to be a father again. And I love that idea.
Roxi - But...
Ricky - But, yeah, there is a but in there. But I'm still just a little scared for you. I don't want what happened before to happen again. Plus, this is right before my world title match. It's a lot to take in at the moment.
Roxi - This...wasn't really what I was expecting either.
Ricky - I know that, but hey, it makes me happy. And I know it makes you happy too, right?
Roxi - Absolutely.
Ricky - Let's just make the most of this, Forget wrestling for right now. Let's celebrate.
Ricky - I love you.
Roxi - I love you too.
Steve....
You mad bro?
Yeah, you mad.
Ricky - I just want to get this checked out. I don't want any complications to go undiagnosed, and hurt you or the baby.
Roxi - Doctor Simpson said I was fine to have children. There was no major organ damage.
Ricky - You're lucky. I know this means a lot to you, but let's not bring back memories of that night anymore.
Roxi - Agreed.
Nurse - Mrs. Johnson? The Doctor will see you now.
Ricky - Well, let's go.
Roxi - Ricky?
Ricky - Yes...?
Roxi - I'm glad you're here with me.
Ricky - Always.
My mind was been consumed with the thoughts of fatherhood all day. I can't believe it. I never thought she would get pregnant again.
But all it does is just lead me to painful memories.
Thoughts on her screaming in pain, while I could do nothing to help her.
And I lost my child. It was all my fault...
And then, worst of all, I have to sit and watch her lay in a hospital bed, knowing that even though she was asleep, she was still in pain.
And it was my fault.
But my pain paled in comparison.
Now we stand at the same road, looking to finally make it down without the speed bump, that stopped us last time.
Man, I'm so nervous, and I don't even have to carry the baby like she does.
She's just so amazing. I have never known a stronger woman in my life.
I just hope I can be a father.
There's a lot on my plate these days. Things just continue to build.
Ricky - You're sure Doctor? There's not going to be any complications?
Doctor DeLeon - None that I can see Mr. Johnson, You're wife is perfectly capable of carrying your child.
Ricky - So...you're sure?
Doctor DeLeon - Yes Mr. Johnson, I'm sure.
Roxi - That's good news.
Doctor DeLeon - Now, there are some risks that could pop up along the way, but they are minor. You just need to take it easy Mrs. Johnson, That means no more wrestling for a while.
Roxi - You can count on me.
Doctor DeLeon - Now, don't let that stop you from getting out once in a while.
Ricky - What kind of complications?
Doctor DeLeon - Again, it's nothing serious. She's only at risk if she does something to put herself at risk. If that happens, there might be some complications. As with any pregnancy.
Roxi - Ricky, it's okay.
Doctor DeLeon - It's quite alright Mrs. Johnson, most husbands are like this when it comes to their significant others pregnancy.
Ricky - I'm...okay Roxi. Just being careful that's all.
Roxi - I know, you have always been so protective.
Ricky - Always.
I've been called paranoid before. It's nothing new to me. Rob and Steve have both called me that. The moment their positions were threatened, they call me paranoid, crazy, and a host of other names.
It comes with the territory. They're scared of losing that last bit of spotlight that is shining on them right now.
Rob says there's not a conspiracy against me. I'm just lazy. I just haven't worked as hard as he has. Or Steve. Or Lex, or Jimmy. Nope, I'm just the laziest man in nCw.
They're right.
I am lazy. I could have had ten title shots by now if I had just applied myself. But now? Now that I've got it, now that I have worked my ass off, now that I have entered this stage...
I'm still lazy. I still haven't applied myself.
Because they are the authority on working to get where they are.
It's not like Rob Diamond won a world title only after befriending Steve Awesome, right?
He didn't the defend it against his friend Steve with so many other challengers ready to take him on, right?
He didn't do that twice in a row or anything.
No, now I face the sad truth.
There is no conspiracy against me.
3 of the 6 men in this match, have been or still are affiliated with the group INfamous. One of them is my partner...
There is no conspiracy against me.
4 of the 6 are great friends, two of them are my partners.
There is no conspiracy against me.
There is a rumor swirling of one of my partners deliberately throwing the match, losing their tag team titles, in an effort to screw me out of the world title.
There is no conspiracy against me.
Not at all.
I have no reason at all to believe that the individuals involved here are out to stop me from attaining a goal.
This is going to be a fair, and competitive match where the best team will come out on top.
I also have some oceanfront property in Arizona up for sale if anyone's interested..
Roxi - What are you thinking about?
Ricky - Hmm?
Roxi - I said, What are you thinking about?
Ricky - You.
Roxi - You're a bad liar.
Ricky - Nothing gets past you.
Roxi - So, are you going to tell me?
Ricky - I'm just thinking about the baby. I want everything to be just perfect, and sad truth is, it's not. And...I don't think it ever can be.
Roxi - We don't need everything to be perfect. I'm happy with things the way they are.
Ricky - I'm not. I guess I'm just too excited. I'm like a kid on Christmas eve.
Roxi - It's going to be okay. Everything will turn out for the best.
Ricky - I still can't help but think about...
Roxi - Don't. This time is different. I'm here. I have Edward here while you're away. I'm not going to rush to be by your side, even though every instinct would say to do it. I'm committed to having our baby, and raising our family.
Ricky - I know, but that's what scares me. I don't want to lose you, or the baby for something preventable.
Roxi - I'm not as fragile as you think, you know. I'm perfectly capable of doing everything I normally do, outside of wrestling.
Ricky - But..
Roxi - And if I can't. Edward is there for me.
Ricky - I'm going to get you a wet nurse.
Roxi - Ricky, I've been pregnant for two weeks. I'm not going to have the baby right now. We've got 9 months to plan this out.
Ricky - It's not enough time.
Roxi - It never is. But we'll make the most of it.
Ricky - I sure hope so.
...
Roxi - You're not going to talk about Steve this week are you?
Ricky - Hadn't planned on it. I think I'm done with that. This is more important.
Roxi - More important that being world champion?
Ricky - Yes.
Roxi - But you've worked so hard.
Ricky - I did, but your health and safety trump a stupid match.
Roxi - You're just going to let Steve win?
Ricky - He' not even on my radar right now. All I care about it you.
Roxi - But so many people are depending on you.
Ricky - I know. But this is a battle this is seemingly impossible, I've got guys on my own team ready to tank the match so I don't win. Why bother yelling at them at this point?
Roxi - Because there's no shame in fighting and getting your ass kicked. But there's no honor in not even putting up a fight. You, the one person who Steve Awesome knows can defeat him. So much so that he's willing to go to the level of sabotage to keep his title. You, the person who has rocked the boat so much they have to use cheap tactics to try and stop him... you're giving up?
Ricky - ....
Roxi - You're better than that.
Ricky - I...
Roxi - I want you to stand here and think about what you have to lose. And what you have to gain. You may never, EVER get another world title match. You let me know, what your decision is, and then...you tell those people who believe in you.
...
Ricky - I need to think.
Roxi - Good. I'm going back inside.
Ricky - I'll be in later.
Roxi - I know.
...
Roxi - I believe in Ricky Johnson.
She believes in me.
It's the greatest thing I've heard all day.
For a long time, even I didn't believe in Ricky Johnson.
I thought he was good, but not great. never lived up to his potential. Could have been, but missed the boat.
And now I stand here, facing the single biggest beating of my life, and I must ask myself the question "How bad do I want this"
Am I willing to suffer through warfare, a cage with possibly 5 other men ready to take me out?
Am I willing to stand toe to toe with the biggest challenge of my life and overcome it?
Am I willing to bleed, sweat, pay the ultimate price for victory?
Or does Ricky Johnson once again, fail to be what many thought he could be?
Does he only enhance the sterotype that he cannot win a world title. Is he not driven enough? Did he not work hard enough? Did he not want it enough?
Are all his boastful words...just that?
What is Ricky Johnson going to do?
...
He's going to win.
3 on 1, 4 on 1, 5 on 1, you want that? You got it. I will not back down from any one, two, or 10 men. The way I feel now, You'll need 60 men to deny me. Is this is what you're going to bring to Battlegrounds Steve, bring it on.
I welcome it.
I want you to smile pretty, and make jokes, and insult me. Do it.
Please.
Shill merchandise. It's what you do.
At the end of the night...You can still do all of that.
You will just be minus a championship.
{I walk down the hallway. My old friend waits.}
Joe Everyman - Ricky?
Ricky - Joe Everyman. How are you my friend?
Joe - I'm good...You...feeling okay?
Ricky - Never better.
Joe - I heard about your wife, congrats man.
Ricky - Thanks Joe. Good luck Sunday man.
Joe - You too man. Good luck.
Ricky - Don't need it.
{He scratches his head. I smile.}
Mark Evil - Hey! Johnson!
Ricky - Mark.
Mark Evil - I've been thinking about expanding the product line at Evil enterprises, and I want to include you.
Ricky - Oh?
Mark Evil - Yes. What do you think of this shirt?
{It reads..."I believe in Ricky Jonhson"}
Ricky - Looks great man.
Mark Evil - Good, I've got top men already heading up production.
Ricky - Who?
Mark Evil - Top. Men.
Ricky - Okay then.
Mark Evil - Maybe you could wear the shirt to the ring Sunday?
Ricky - Sure.
Mark Evil - Good luck man.
{He hands me the shirt, and we shake hands. Never thought I would do that.}
Todd Williams - Ricky Johnson!
Ricky - Todd Williams!
Todd Williams - Hey buddy, I know we haven't really hung out or anything, but you know, you're always welcome at one of my many clubs.
Ricky - Thanks man. Uh...who's he?
Todd Williams - Oh him? That's my bodyguard, Matt Jackson.
Matt Jackson - Hey there.
{He...he has a pink...baby doll "I believe in Ricky Johnson" t shirt.}
Ricky - Hey uh, nice pink shirt.
Matt Jackson - Actually it's Fuchsia.
Ricky - Right.
Todd Williams - Hey Ricky, good luck man.
Ricky - Thanks Todd.
{I shake hands with both of them...Matt Jackson uses a lot of lotion.}
Ricky - Hey Todd, by the way, do you use the Xbox live gamertag "Th3 Dreamer"
Todd Williams - Yeah that's me, all day buddy. Wait, why do you ask?
Ricky - Oh, no reason, just curious.
{Nah, I won't say anything}
Trent Helms - I thought I'd find you here.
Ricky - You were looking for me?
Trent Helms - Yes. I have something I want to tell you.
Ricky - Sure.
Trent Helms - You are one of the few primates on this planet I actually respect. You, have all the tools to win..now, you go out there, and you win.
Ricky - ...Trent, I...I don't know what to say...
Trent Helms - You don't have to say anything, besides, my powers allow me to read your mind anyway.
Ricky - Wait, what?
Trent Helms - Just go out there and do all of us a favor: DROP that bitch.
Ricky - You got it.
{I walk away with a handshake. I have people who believe in me.}
Now, I understand who and what I represent. The underdog, the little man, the common man. I never saw myself in the role before. But this...this fits..
Before I fought for me, for my pride, for my glory. Now, I fight the injustice that not only effects me, but makes me who and what I am.
I am the lead agent of change. I fight to remove the largest single power-trip in existence. I fight to change the course of history, to remove the ceiling that was placed in front of all but a select few.
No, not remove...SHATTER.
Sunday, I do just that.
Rob, Steve the party is over. You can add whoever you want to whatever group you like, it won't matter. Not on this day.
No more will two hold down a roster because they think it's funny.
You know what will be funny?
Defending that championship against Joe Everyman. While you have to sit and watch because you failed.
And you will fail.
Because I believe in Ricky Johnson.
{He throws 'em up, then takes one of them down}
Check. Mate. Dueces, bitch.