Post by Ricky Johnson on Apr 3, 2012 20:37:21 GMT -6
So it's come to down to this now. This weekend. Sovereign. The Coliseum. Myself, Falcon, Spike Kane, Will Washington, Nathan Webb, and...
I noticed that last week, we all had very little to say to one another, aside from you know, that one guy, who rambled on and on and on because he thinks people are actually listening when he talks. But that's just what he does. So you can give him an "A" for effort, I guess.
But now is the time to let everything go. It's time to put everything on the line in order to attain the goal. To pull out all the stops. There is no more holding back. Not this week.
Gentlemen, I want you to understand this is MY moment. Just so we're clear. I'm telling you right now that I'm going to defeat all of you, and walk out NCW's Gladiator. There is no arguing, or debating this point right now. Nothing any of you have to say will change what's going to happen. I really don't care how long it takes, or what I have to do, I'm going to win the Coliseum.
And the main reason I'm going to win is because I'm almost out of time.
My back is against the wall boys, I don't have the time to suffer setbacks and take losses, I need to win, and I need to win now. So you guys have really two options: get out of the way, or get run over. Because there is no stopping me, not on that day, not at that time. I will go through all 5 of you if I have to to win. I will injure, maim, cripple, whatever I have to do. If I have to injure myself to put one or all of you down, so be it.
I guess what this really means is...I'm desperate.
Yeah, I said it. Desperate.
How does that old saying go?
"Desperate people do desperate things", right?
So there's the question you have to ponder this week, something for you to digest mentally. A little homework, if you will.
"Are you really ready to deal with a man who is willing to do ANYTHING to win?
I have thrown down the gauntlet and I calling all of you out.
Every. Single. One of you.
Adam - Thanks again for coming.
Ricky - I still can't believe you dragged me into this.
Adam - I was in a tough spot.
Ricky - So you just told the promoter I would be here? That's what you came up with?
Adam - In short...yes.
Ricky - This was a terrible idea.
Adam - It's not so bad. Maybe you can critique my match?
Ricky - I have no idea what I'm even doing here.
Adam - I...I don't know, just...hang out, I guess.
Ricky - I don't know any of these people.
Adam - But you're a big star, these guys look up to you.
Ricky - I'm sure there's at least one of them who thinks they can do better than I do. There always is.
Adam - Fine, talk to the promoter or something.
Ricky - Maybe I will.
Adam - Fine.
Ricky - Fine.
{ Ricky walks away }
Ricky - Why do these things always happen to me? Where the guys in charge of this?
You ever get the feeling you just shouldn't be someplace? Like you just know that this is where you are not wanted?
I know all of you in the Coliseum should have that feeling right now. That you just don't belong. There's a couple in particular, but honestly, It should be all of you.
But for the purpose of this promo, The two who should most have this feeling are Nathan Webb and Falcon.
Yes, Falcon, I lumped you in with Nathan Webb. Because like his, your involvement puzzles me. I mean, never let it be said that you aren't opportunistic. You, well, for lack of a better term, swooped in and got put in this match didn't you? I mean, come on man. You just happened to be walking by, you just happened to jump into the fray, and you give the hero's speech about the Hall of Famers having so much left to give...
You're in the Hall of Fame Falcon, what more do you want?
You've sat on the sidelines for months now, wearing a mask, trying to be someone else. And for a while, it worked, didn't it? Until Trent Helms exposed you. But I am now wondering what if he hadn't Falcon? What if he left you alone, and you continued to wear the mask? Were you trying to get into the hall of fame twice?
I was telling the truth when I called you and ego maniac last week Falcon, and this is the proof. Trent Helms embarrassed and humiliated you last month, and now you seek redemption by trying to win the Coliseum. Will it help you Falcon? Will it wipe the embarrassing stain of Trent Helms away? I doubt it, but you'll seek it anyway, won't you?
Of course, you'll have some other reason for trying to win other than being a greedy egomaniac, because you always have a counter-argument, but it doesn't matter, not this time. There is nothing you can say or do that will change who you are.
Not even a mask.
Moving on, that brings me to Nathan Webb. Nate, I lumped you in with Falcon, but by no means am I comparing you. Falcon is a different breed, but still you share this same characteristic: You don't belong.
Nate, I have no hate for you, I can respect anybody who enjoys beating the piss out of the Ace. I know it's a lot of fun. But the bottom line is, you, like everyone else in this match, are an obstacle for me to overcome. And whether I have to go over, around of through, I will get past you.
And Nate, while it's nice to see up-and-coming talent finally getting a break, the fact remains you are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. And that's not a knock on you, or your talents, it's a simple, direct statement of fact.
And I also have to disagree with what you said last week about this match being a "make or break" for your career. Because it isn't. When the bell rings and I am declared the winner, your career won't be over. You can and you will rebound from this match. I have that much faith in your talents. I was in the very same spot you are in right now, A few years ago. I walked in the Coliseum with high hopes and came up short. Then two years later, I did the same thing again. I am living proof that you can survive a loss in the Coliseum.
I just can't lose this time.
Ricky - Are you the promoter?
Tony - Ricky Johnson, oh man, I didn't think you were gonna show up.
Ricky - I wasn't. But Adam is...well, anyway I'm just here for him tonight.
Tony - Oh, Well Adam said you might want to appear on our show.
Ricky - Why would he say that?
Tony - Oh, so you're not going to appear on our show?
Ricky - Uh, I hadn't planned on it.
Tony - Well, can I run by you what I had planned?
Ricky - I...guess.
Tony - Here, have a seat.
Ricky - No thanks, I'll stand.
Tony - It's okay, nobody's gonna bite you.
Ricky - If it's all the same to you, I'll stand. I don't think you're going to floor me with any plans.
Tony - Maybe...maybe not.
Ricky - Just...what did you have planned?
Tony - I actually wanted you to do a run-in in the main event post match, you know, two heels beat down the baby-face, you make the save.
Ricky - Uh-huh...
Tony - You put the guy over, and the promotion, you know, usual stuff.
Ricky - That's it?
Tony - Yeah.
Ricky - That's pretty lame.
Tony - Well what do you care now? You're not even going to do it.
Ricky - Still...It's like you just threw that together.
Tony - Hey, I get it. You're a big star, you want to be treated like it. This is why I don't deal with you guys often. I like to deal with the guys who haven't made it to your position. Guys who are hungry for the spotlight. They may not be stars right now, but everybody in that locker room is busting their asses and they do it because they love it. They love to do this, and they love to please the people. I'm sure you were like that once, but whatever. You don't have to appear on our show, it's fine.
{A long silence....}
Ricky -... Okay fine, you win. I'll do it.
Tony - You will?
Ricky - Yeah.
Tony - Great.
Ricky - You can talk to Adam about my appearance fee.
{Ricky gets up and exits the office.}
Spike, Tony's words reminded me of you. I know Will Washington said something similar to this, But you know what? I for one, am glad you have decided to come back.
I don't really care about Will Washington calling you a hypocrite or a lair, even if it is true. I wanted Spike Kane to come back. I wanted Spike Kane to get back in the ring just one more time.
And now, I get my wish. Sort of.
For purely selfish reasons, I wanted you to get back into the ring so that I could face you in the ring. And Sunday, you will be standing across from me and you will be announced as an opponent. It's just 4 others guys will be there too. What I wanted was one on one, but at this point, I'll take what I can get.
Spike, I have to be honest, I thought you meant it when you said you were retiring. I wanted to believe that Spike Kane wouldn't go the old fashioned wrestling route and come back time and time again. And then I was let down.
But you know, Tony's words, they still ring true with people on every level. Even your level Spike. At the heart of every wrestler, there is the thrill of pleasing the people, the rush that comes from the crowd. The idea that even your mere presence makes people go crazy. I choose to believe that that is why you came back Spike. Spike Kane is returning to the ring on Sunday because he loves to wrestle. He loves to compete.
But something wants me to believe what Will Washington said is true. Maybe Spike Kane came back because he just wants money, because he just wants fame. I guess that's a question for you to answer Spike. Why did you come back?
You walked away, gave a farewell speech, only to pop back up now. Why Spike?
But at this point, Whichever Spike Kane is coming back, will find out one way or another that his big comeback is about to be spoiled. If this were another time, another place, Spike Kane would have a shot to make his big comeback a success.
But Sunday is the time, California is the place, and Ricky Johnson is in the match. Sorry Spike, But this is the only way it can be.
Ricky - Adam, I just talked to the g- GOOD LORD what the HELL are you wearing?
{Camera pan to reveal Adam, wearing a dinosaur mascot outfit}
Adam - What? you don't like it?
Ricky - I...That isn't wrestling attire. You told me you were wrestling tonight.
Adam - I know. I am.
Ricky - In that?
Adam - Yeah, so what?
Ricky - Adam, maybe you don't quite understand, you cannot wrestle in that outfit.
Adam - I can, and I will.
Ricky - No, you can't.
Adam - I will. Tonight, "Lizard Lizard" will make his triumphant debut into the world of wrestling.
Ricky - You...you look like a college mascot. How do you expect to be able to even move? Or keep your head on even?
Adam - Double sided tape my friend.
Ricky - This is going to be the worst thing ever.
Adam - You worry too much, it's a comedy spot.
Ricky - I know, but it could be unintentionally funny, like the Twilight movies.
Unintentionally funny. Thus bringing me to Will Washington. Will you are pretty funny. A funny guy who I almost lumped in the same boat at Falcon and Nathan Webb. I almost said you don't belong in the Coliseum. Almost. I could make the argument that A victory over Andrew Jacobsen does not a contender make.
But then I remembered you won the Coliseum in 2010.
Yes, you won, then failed at A Night to Remember.
Then you won the tag titles, and then broke up the team and sent Ian Kline out of here.
Then you were the soul survivor of the Warfare match later in the year.
You have been through hell and back, and you've always been the last man standing. It's a tribute to your toughness Will. For that one year, you were tough. 2010 was the year of Will Washington.
But this is 2012.
2012 is MY year Will, you had yours. I know you'd like time to stand still in 2010 forever, but it can't. Time's up Will. If you want lightning to strike twice, you're going to have to KILL ME to do it. And I'm as serious as a heart attack when I say that Will. I know there are times to be funny and witty, and so do you. But I want to listen to my voice, and if you look me in the eyes, and I DARE you to tell me I'm not serious.
Sunday, you will not be the last man standing, That will be me. You will be lucky if you can stand at ALL Will. So go ahead, make your jokes, I'm sure you've got a million of 'em. So snarky, so smarmy, always the clever little shot thrown in, Go for it. I want to hear 'em all Will. It's what you do best. You make Jokes and everyone laughs.
The real question is, are they laughing with you, or at you?
Are they laughing WITH the one year phenom who blew his load way to early to ever be credible again? Are the laughing WITH the guy who main goal when returning was to mentor Andrew "I called another grown man Daddy" Jacobsen.
Or Are they laughing AT him?
This was the guy you chose Will. And...all things considered, Andy was better off before you.
He didn't need you. The Coliseum doesn't need a two-time winner who's name is Will Washington, because we all know you talk enough trash without having accomplished anything at any point that didn't end in '10.
Like so many others before you, I will be your reality check Sunday.
Adam - Ok, I'm getting nervous. It's almost time.
Ricky - I still say this is stupid.
Adam - You're not helping, This is my big debut.
Ricky - You are dressed like a giant lizard.
Adam - So?
Ricky - So, this is a dream people have. To make it in wrestling, right?
Adam - Right.
Ricky - So the best this place can do for you is making you try to wrestle in a giant mascot outfit?
Adam - They're giving me an opportunity.
Ricky - What's the name of this promotion again?
Adam - NMW. Why?
Ricky - So that I know never to let anyone with any sense work here.
{With that, Firehouse's "Winger's "Hungry" begins to play}
Adam - That's my cue.
Ricky - You're music is...Winger?
Adam - Yup. Wish me luck.
Ricky - ....
Ha. Luck is a funny thing, isn't it Jake?
Oh, what's wrong? I would think you would have LOVED to see my smiling face again Jake. After all you're so much better than me, right? Why wouldn't you welcome the chance to beat up on me some more? Instead, all I hear is you whining and complaining about how I'm in this match.
I began to wonder this since last week, and I came to the most obvious conclusion: You know you can't win because I will.
Never mind that I already told you earlier that's what was going to happen. You, of all people, know it to be the truth, more than any of the other men in this match. And it pisses you right off because you know there isn't a damn thing you can do about it.
It's frustrating isn't it?
You have thrown you're best shots at me, and yet here I am. You tried to break my leg last month, and yet, here I am. You've tried so hard to get rid of me and I'm still here. And now, I really know why:
The Ace has his most success when Ricky Johnson isn't around.
Oh yeah Jake, you know it's true. You, the Ace won you're first, and only, forgettable world title in 2009, when Ricky Johnson on the shelf. After that, I'm back, and you do nothing. It's as simple as that. When I'm around, you fail. You know it, and it's just kills you.
So now, you're bitching and moaning because I'm here, and you know what it means Jake. No more ANYTHING for the Ace. You can't accomplish anything while I'm around. I'm in your head Jake, and you know it.
Jealousy has reared it's ugly head, and it's deep within you.
What's that you say? How can you be jealous of me? Look at yourself Conway, you've got your panties in a bunch because of me. You can't understand how a man who has done everything but one thing, can be in it, while as you put it "overselling" himself.
You want attention, plain and simple.
Well, there are 5 guy willing to beat the piss out of you Sunday. You'll get all the attention you need then.
You will find out Jake, that everything that you've got, I have allowed you to have, not the other way around. How bad is it going to feel, how angry will be you be once the night is over and I'm walking out the Gladiator, while you, lick your wounds in defeat?
You will find out Jake, that throwing away your National title match was the second biggest mistake of your career.
The first being, not breaking my leg when you had the chance.
Because Sunday, I don't care if I have to break every bone in your body, I'm going to win.
And when it's over, I will spit on your broken body.
Adam - What did you think?
Ricky - You're head fell off.
Adam - I know.
Ricky - Tape didn't really work did it.
Adam - I know. Seriously though, what did you think?
Ricky - I guess it was okay for what you tried. I've never really critiqued a guy in a giant lizard suit before.
Adam - So it was okay?
Ricky - Aside from your outfit, and music choice, I guess.
Adam - What was wrong with the music?
Ricky - Winger sucks.
Adam - What?
Ricky - This is the same band who made a song about possibly raping a seventeen year old girl.
Adam - They made "Headed for a heartbreak"
Ricky - Also creepy.
Adam - Hey, aside from them, and a few other hair metal bands, they're hasn't been creative music in the past 30 years.
Ricky -...I won't even dignify that with a response.
Adam - Because you know it's true.
Ricky - I...
{With that, "Defy you" by the offspring hits in the background.
Ricky - I'll be back.
{Ricky walks away.}
Adam - Pfft. How dare he hate on Winger.
{As the lyrics hit, Ricky parts the curtain to a huge ovation from the crowd who was not expecting it. He calmly walks down the aisle and up the steps, to more roaring cheers. There may only be 600 people in attendance, but it sounds like 60,000. Ricky walks through the ropes, and A bearded man charges and throws a punch, which Ricky blocks and punches him, dropping him. the second heel charges, only to get the same thing. Heel one gets back up and charges again, only to get caught with an Any Questions spinebuster! Heel two gets up and and goes for a clothesline, and gets caught the Solution! Both heels roll out of the ring and the fans pop big time for the moves. Ricky checks on the babyface in the ring while the crowd chants.
Crowd - "RI-CKY JOHNSON *clap clap clapclapclap* RI-CKY JOHNSON"
His music has long since cut, and he helps the babyface to his feet, and raises him arm and the fans cheer again. Ricky then grabs the house mic.
Ricky - Thank you, thank you.
{cheers}
Ricky - You know, I wasn't really big on coming to this NMW show tonight.
{Boos..}
Ricky - I know, I know, somewhere along the line, I'd forgotten what it was like to be a guy like all these guys here tonight are. I had forgotten that it's what you don't have that you fight for the most. It's what you don't have that drives you. And once I got to where I'm at now, I think I stopped fighting. But I remember now. I remember that what I fought for for so long, was people like all of you.
{cheers}
Ricky - All of you, showed me something tonight. I saw great wrestling, I saw brutal violence..I saw a man dressed as a giant Lizard...
{Wild Cheers..}
Crowd - "LIZ-ARD LIZARD *clap clap clapclapclap* LIZ-ARD LIZARD"
Ricky - But most of all, I saw a passion. A passion that I was sorely lacking. And now, I've got it back, and I'm talking it to the NCW Coliseum on Sunday, and I'm walking out...The Gladiator.
{Big Pop.}
Ricky - So I really want to thank you for opening my eyes NMW. And especially thank all of the people for a job well done. I had a blast being here, and Who knows, maybe I'll be back again someday. Thank you, I hope you enjoyed the show, and I hope you enjoyed NMW.
{cheers}
Adam - Great speech.
Ricky - You think so?
Adam - Yes.
Ricky - Well, I guess I learned a few things today.
Adam - You did?
Ricky - Yeah, never wrestle wearing a mascot outfit.
Adam - Very funny.
Ricky - I thought so.
Adam - Seriously, though did you learn anything?
Ricky - Yeah, And I'm about to use it. By the way, did you work out my appearance fee with Tony?
Adam - Appearance fee?
Ricky - ****.
I noticed that last week, we all had very little to say to one another, aside from you know, that one guy, who rambled on and on and on because he thinks people are actually listening when he talks. But that's just what he does. So you can give him an "A" for effort, I guess.
But now is the time to let everything go. It's time to put everything on the line in order to attain the goal. To pull out all the stops. There is no more holding back. Not this week.
Gentlemen, I want you to understand this is MY moment. Just so we're clear. I'm telling you right now that I'm going to defeat all of you, and walk out NCW's Gladiator. There is no arguing, or debating this point right now. Nothing any of you have to say will change what's going to happen. I really don't care how long it takes, or what I have to do, I'm going to win the Coliseum.
And the main reason I'm going to win is because I'm almost out of time.
My back is against the wall boys, I don't have the time to suffer setbacks and take losses, I need to win, and I need to win now. So you guys have really two options: get out of the way, or get run over. Because there is no stopping me, not on that day, not at that time. I will go through all 5 of you if I have to to win. I will injure, maim, cripple, whatever I have to do. If I have to injure myself to put one or all of you down, so be it.
I guess what this really means is...I'm desperate.
Yeah, I said it. Desperate.
How does that old saying go?
"Desperate people do desperate things", right?
So there's the question you have to ponder this week, something for you to digest mentally. A little homework, if you will.
"Are you really ready to deal with a man who is willing to do ANYTHING to win?
I have thrown down the gauntlet and I calling all of you out.
Every. Single. One of you.
Adam - Thanks again for coming.
Ricky - I still can't believe you dragged me into this.
Adam - I was in a tough spot.
Ricky - So you just told the promoter I would be here? That's what you came up with?
Adam - In short...yes.
Ricky - This was a terrible idea.
Adam - It's not so bad. Maybe you can critique my match?
Ricky - I have no idea what I'm even doing here.
Adam - I...I don't know, just...hang out, I guess.
Ricky - I don't know any of these people.
Adam - But you're a big star, these guys look up to you.
Ricky - I'm sure there's at least one of them who thinks they can do better than I do. There always is.
Adam - Fine, talk to the promoter or something.
Ricky - Maybe I will.
Adam - Fine.
Ricky - Fine.
{ Ricky walks away }
Ricky - Why do these things always happen to me? Where the guys in charge of this?
You ever get the feeling you just shouldn't be someplace? Like you just know that this is where you are not wanted?
I know all of you in the Coliseum should have that feeling right now. That you just don't belong. There's a couple in particular, but honestly, It should be all of you.
But for the purpose of this promo, The two who should most have this feeling are Nathan Webb and Falcon.
Yes, Falcon, I lumped you in with Nathan Webb. Because like his, your involvement puzzles me. I mean, never let it be said that you aren't opportunistic. You, well, for lack of a better term, swooped in and got put in this match didn't you? I mean, come on man. You just happened to be walking by, you just happened to jump into the fray, and you give the hero's speech about the Hall of Famers having so much left to give...
You're in the Hall of Fame Falcon, what more do you want?
You've sat on the sidelines for months now, wearing a mask, trying to be someone else. And for a while, it worked, didn't it? Until Trent Helms exposed you. But I am now wondering what if he hadn't Falcon? What if he left you alone, and you continued to wear the mask? Were you trying to get into the hall of fame twice?
I was telling the truth when I called you and ego maniac last week Falcon, and this is the proof. Trent Helms embarrassed and humiliated you last month, and now you seek redemption by trying to win the Coliseum. Will it help you Falcon? Will it wipe the embarrassing stain of Trent Helms away? I doubt it, but you'll seek it anyway, won't you?
Of course, you'll have some other reason for trying to win other than being a greedy egomaniac, because you always have a counter-argument, but it doesn't matter, not this time. There is nothing you can say or do that will change who you are.
Not even a mask.
Moving on, that brings me to Nathan Webb. Nate, I lumped you in with Falcon, but by no means am I comparing you. Falcon is a different breed, but still you share this same characteristic: You don't belong.
Nate, I have no hate for you, I can respect anybody who enjoys beating the piss out of the Ace. I know it's a lot of fun. But the bottom line is, you, like everyone else in this match, are an obstacle for me to overcome. And whether I have to go over, around of through, I will get past you.
And Nate, while it's nice to see up-and-coming talent finally getting a break, the fact remains you are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. And that's not a knock on you, or your talents, it's a simple, direct statement of fact.
And I also have to disagree with what you said last week about this match being a "make or break" for your career. Because it isn't. When the bell rings and I am declared the winner, your career won't be over. You can and you will rebound from this match. I have that much faith in your talents. I was in the very same spot you are in right now, A few years ago. I walked in the Coliseum with high hopes and came up short. Then two years later, I did the same thing again. I am living proof that you can survive a loss in the Coliseum.
I just can't lose this time.
Ricky - Are you the promoter?
Tony - Ricky Johnson, oh man, I didn't think you were gonna show up.
Ricky - I wasn't. But Adam is...well, anyway I'm just here for him tonight.
Tony - Oh, Well Adam said you might want to appear on our show.
Ricky - Why would he say that?
Tony - Oh, so you're not going to appear on our show?
Ricky - Uh, I hadn't planned on it.
Tony - Well, can I run by you what I had planned?
Ricky - I...guess.
Tony - Here, have a seat.
Ricky - No thanks, I'll stand.
Tony - It's okay, nobody's gonna bite you.
Ricky - If it's all the same to you, I'll stand. I don't think you're going to floor me with any plans.
Tony - Maybe...maybe not.
Ricky - Just...what did you have planned?
Tony - I actually wanted you to do a run-in in the main event post match, you know, two heels beat down the baby-face, you make the save.
Ricky - Uh-huh...
Tony - You put the guy over, and the promotion, you know, usual stuff.
Ricky - That's it?
Tony - Yeah.
Ricky - That's pretty lame.
Tony - Well what do you care now? You're not even going to do it.
Ricky - Still...It's like you just threw that together.
Tony - Hey, I get it. You're a big star, you want to be treated like it. This is why I don't deal with you guys often. I like to deal with the guys who haven't made it to your position. Guys who are hungry for the spotlight. They may not be stars right now, but everybody in that locker room is busting their asses and they do it because they love it. They love to do this, and they love to please the people. I'm sure you were like that once, but whatever. You don't have to appear on our show, it's fine.
{A long silence....}
Ricky -... Okay fine, you win. I'll do it.
Tony - You will?
Ricky - Yeah.
Tony - Great.
Ricky - You can talk to Adam about my appearance fee.
{Ricky gets up and exits the office.}
Spike, Tony's words reminded me of you. I know Will Washington said something similar to this, But you know what? I for one, am glad you have decided to come back.
I don't really care about Will Washington calling you a hypocrite or a lair, even if it is true. I wanted Spike Kane to come back. I wanted Spike Kane to get back in the ring just one more time.
And now, I get my wish. Sort of.
For purely selfish reasons, I wanted you to get back into the ring so that I could face you in the ring. And Sunday, you will be standing across from me and you will be announced as an opponent. It's just 4 others guys will be there too. What I wanted was one on one, but at this point, I'll take what I can get.
Spike, I have to be honest, I thought you meant it when you said you were retiring. I wanted to believe that Spike Kane wouldn't go the old fashioned wrestling route and come back time and time again. And then I was let down.
But you know, Tony's words, they still ring true with people on every level. Even your level Spike. At the heart of every wrestler, there is the thrill of pleasing the people, the rush that comes from the crowd. The idea that even your mere presence makes people go crazy. I choose to believe that that is why you came back Spike. Spike Kane is returning to the ring on Sunday because he loves to wrestle. He loves to compete.
But something wants me to believe what Will Washington said is true. Maybe Spike Kane came back because he just wants money, because he just wants fame. I guess that's a question for you to answer Spike. Why did you come back?
You walked away, gave a farewell speech, only to pop back up now. Why Spike?
But at this point, Whichever Spike Kane is coming back, will find out one way or another that his big comeback is about to be spoiled. If this were another time, another place, Spike Kane would have a shot to make his big comeback a success.
But Sunday is the time, California is the place, and Ricky Johnson is in the match. Sorry Spike, But this is the only way it can be.
Ricky - Adam, I just talked to the g- GOOD LORD what the HELL are you wearing?
{Camera pan to reveal Adam, wearing a dinosaur mascot outfit}
Adam - What? you don't like it?
Ricky - I...That isn't wrestling attire. You told me you were wrestling tonight.
Adam - I know. I am.
Ricky - In that?
Adam - Yeah, so what?
Ricky - Adam, maybe you don't quite understand, you cannot wrestle in that outfit.
Adam - I can, and I will.
Ricky - No, you can't.
Adam - I will. Tonight, "Lizard Lizard" will make his triumphant debut into the world of wrestling.
Ricky - You...you look like a college mascot. How do you expect to be able to even move? Or keep your head on even?
Adam - Double sided tape my friend.
Ricky - This is going to be the worst thing ever.
Adam - You worry too much, it's a comedy spot.
Ricky - I know, but it could be unintentionally funny, like the Twilight movies.
Unintentionally funny. Thus bringing me to Will Washington. Will you are pretty funny. A funny guy who I almost lumped in the same boat at Falcon and Nathan Webb. I almost said you don't belong in the Coliseum. Almost. I could make the argument that A victory over Andrew Jacobsen does not a contender make.
But then I remembered you won the Coliseum in 2010.
Yes, you won, then failed at A Night to Remember.
Then you won the tag titles, and then broke up the team and sent Ian Kline out of here.
Then you were the soul survivor of the Warfare match later in the year.
You have been through hell and back, and you've always been the last man standing. It's a tribute to your toughness Will. For that one year, you were tough. 2010 was the year of Will Washington.
But this is 2012.
2012 is MY year Will, you had yours. I know you'd like time to stand still in 2010 forever, but it can't. Time's up Will. If you want lightning to strike twice, you're going to have to KILL ME to do it. And I'm as serious as a heart attack when I say that Will. I know there are times to be funny and witty, and so do you. But I want to listen to my voice, and if you look me in the eyes, and I DARE you to tell me I'm not serious.
Sunday, you will not be the last man standing, That will be me. You will be lucky if you can stand at ALL Will. So go ahead, make your jokes, I'm sure you've got a million of 'em. So snarky, so smarmy, always the clever little shot thrown in, Go for it. I want to hear 'em all Will. It's what you do best. You make Jokes and everyone laughs.
The real question is, are they laughing with you, or at you?
Are they laughing WITH the one year phenom who blew his load way to early to ever be credible again? Are the laughing WITH the guy who main goal when returning was to mentor Andrew "I called another grown man Daddy" Jacobsen.
Or Are they laughing AT him?
This was the guy you chose Will. And...all things considered, Andy was better off before you.
He didn't need you. The Coliseum doesn't need a two-time winner who's name is Will Washington, because we all know you talk enough trash without having accomplished anything at any point that didn't end in '10.
Like so many others before you, I will be your reality check Sunday.
Adam - Ok, I'm getting nervous. It's almost time.
Ricky - I still say this is stupid.
Adam - You're not helping, This is my big debut.
Ricky - You are dressed like a giant lizard.
Adam - So?
Ricky - So, this is a dream people have. To make it in wrestling, right?
Adam - Right.
Ricky - So the best this place can do for you is making you try to wrestle in a giant mascot outfit?
Adam - They're giving me an opportunity.
Ricky - What's the name of this promotion again?
Adam - NMW. Why?
Ricky - So that I know never to let anyone with any sense work here.
{With that, Firehouse's "Winger's "Hungry" begins to play}
Adam - That's my cue.
Ricky - You're music is...Winger?
Adam - Yup. Wish me luck.
Ricky - ....
Ha. Luck is a funny thing, isn't it Jake?
Oh, what's wrong? I would think you would have LOVED to see my smiling face again Jake. After all you're so much better than me, right? Why wouldn't you welcome the chance to beat up on me some more? Instead, all I hear is you whining and complaining about how I'm in this match.
I began to wonder this since last week, and I came to the most obvious conclusion: You know you can't win because I will.
Never mind that I already told you earlier that's what was going to happen. You, of all people, know it to be the truth, more than any of the other men in this match. And it pisses you right off because you know there isn't a damn thing you can do about it.
It's frustrating isn't it?
You have thrown you're best shots at me, and yet here I am. You tried to break my leg last month, and yet, here I am. You've tried so hard to get rid of me and I'm still here. And now, I really know why:
The Ace has his most success when Ricky Johnson isn't around.
Oh yeah Jake, you know it's true. You, the Ace won you're first, and only, forgettable world title in 2009, when Ricky Johnson on the shelf. After that, I'm back, and you do nothing. It's as simple as that. When I'm around, you fail. You know it, and it's just kills you.
So now, you're bitching and moaning because I'm here, and you know what it means Jake. No more ANYTHING for the Ace. You can't accomplish anything while I'm around. I'm in your head Jake, and you know it.
Jealousy has reared it's ugly head, and it's deep within you.
What's that you say? How can you be jealous of me? Look at yourself Conway, you've got your panties in a bunch because of me. You can't understand how a man who has done everything but one thing, can be in it, while as you put it "overselling" himself.
You want attention, plain and simple.
Well, there are 5 guy willing to beat the piss out of you Sunday. You'll get all the attention you need then.
You will find out Jake, that everything that you've got, I have allowed you to have, not the other way around. How bad is it going to feel, how angry will be you be once the night is over and I'm walking out the Gladiator, while you, lick your wounds in defeat?
You will find out Jake, that throwing away your National title match was the second biggest mistake of your career.
The first being, not breaking my leg when you had the chance.
Because Sunday, I don't care if I have to break every bone in your body, I'm going to win.
And when it's over, I will spit on your broken body.
Adam - What did you think?
Ricky - You're head fell off.
Adam - I know.
Ricky - Tape didn't really work did it.
Adam - I know. Seriously though, what did you think?
Ricky - I guess it was okay for what you tried. I've never really critiqued a guy in a giant lizard suit before.
Adam - So it was okay?
Ricky - Aside from your outfit, and music choice, I guess.
Adam - What was wrong with the music?
Ricky - Winger sucks.
Adam - What?
Ricky - This is the same band who made a song about possibly raping a seventeen year old girl.
Adam - They made "Headed for a heartbreak"
Ricky - Also creepy.
Adam - Hey, aside from them, and a few other hair metal bands, they're hasn't been creative music in the past 30 years.
Ricky -...I won't even dignify that with a response.
Adam - Because you know it's true.
Ricky - I...
{With that, "Defy you" by the offspring hits in the background.
Ricky - I'll be back.
{Ricky walks away.}
Adam - Pfft. How dare he hate on Winger.
{As the lyrics hit, Ricky parts the curtain to a huge ovation from the crowd who was not expecting it. He calmly walks down the aisle and up the steps, to more roaring cheers. There may only be 600 people in attendance, but it sounds like 60,000. Ricky walks through the ropes, and A bearded man charges and throws a punch, which Ricky blocks and punches him, dropping him. the second heel charges, only to get the same thing. Heel one gets back up and charges again, only to get caught with an Any Questions spinebuster! Heel two gets up and and goes for a clothesline, and gets caught the Solution! Both heels roll out of the ring and the fans pop big time for the moves. Ricky checks on the babyface in the ring while the crowd chants.
Crowd - "RI-CKY JOHNSON *clap clap clapclapclap* RI-CKY JOHNSON"
His music has long since cut, and he helps the babyface to his feet, and raises him arm and the fans cheer again. Ricky then grabs the house mic.
Ricky - Thank you, thank you.
{cheers}
Ricky - You know, I wasn't really big on coming to this NMW show tonight.
{Boos..}
Ricky - I know, I know, somewhere along the line, I'd forgotten what it was like to be a guy like all these guys here tonight are. I had forgotten that it's what you don't have that you fight for the most. It's what you don't have that drives you. And once I got to where I'm at now, I think I stopped fighting. But I remember now. I remember that what I fought for for so long, was people like all of you.
{cheers}
Ricky - All of you, showed me something tonight. I saw great wrestling, I saw brutal violence..I saw a man dressed as a giant Lizard...
{Wild Cheers..}
Crowd - "LIZ-ARD LIZARD *clap clap clapclapclap* LIZ-ARD LIZARD"
Ricky - But most of all, I saw a passion. A passion that I was sorely lacking. And now, I've got it back, and I'm talking it to the NCW Coliseum on Sunday, and I'm walking out...The Gladiator.
{Big Pop.}
Ricky - So I really want to thank you for opening my eyes NMW. And especially thank all of the people for a job well done. I had a blast being here, and Who knows, maybe I'll be back again someday. Thank you, I hope you enjoyed the show, and I hope you enjoyed NMW.
{cheers}
Adam - Great speech.
Ricky - You think so?
Adam - Yes.
Ricky - Well, I guess I learned a few things today.
Adam - You did?
Ricky - Yeah, never wrestle wearing a mascot outfit.
Adam - Very funny.
Ricky - I thought so.
Adam - Seriously, though did you learn anything?
Ricky - Yeah, And I'm about to use it. By the way, did you work out my appearance fee with Tony?
Adam - Appearance fee?
Ricky - ****.
