Post by Xavier Williams on Jul 22, 2012 2:25:07 GMT -6
“It falls on my shoulders huh?
Xavier Williams, former X-Division Champion, fomer Honor Champion, former NCW World Champion. Mr. Been there, done that. It falls on me to show, that, this ain't no joke.
First things first, Andrew. I know you said it, but let me, put any doubt at ease... I'm not gonna leave you hanging. Although I have a history... a well documented history of leaving people high and dry.But you see that, those people I didn't respect. And that changes when it comes to you... I actually respect you Andrew. You beat me... and there is no denying that.
Not gonna whine, not gonna pout. You won and I gave you the respect you earned. So, I will play my part and make sure we leave with the W.
As for our opponents... I dont know if I should just double over and laugh or... be upset.
I can understand the cultural differences, but... I dont think putting me and Todd Williams in the same sentence, is fair, yeah we have the same last name, but that is about as far as that goes. But I'm not on a mission of curing ignorance. I'm here to win.
You came up short in capturing gold and now you gotta start over, and you have to pull yourself up, and start climbing that ladder. It's how the business goes. But, that first step,y ou have to get past me and Andrew Jacobson... damn son...
Not looking like it's gonna be a fun night for you. You see a match like this... ol' Xavier could kick back and relax... it's a tag match, I'm not a tag guy, I'm not looking for a tag title shot, but you see... that is where you two pieces of work opened your mouths, it's that part of the story where it all goes to **** and now you have a problem.
Kingsley, I am to believe that you and my partner have a history. Seemed he already sapped the taste out of your mouth... which lead to I dont know what, but I remember your story ending with a big black dude, forcing something in your mouth...
Not exactly the kinda look you want the world to see.. But since you seem to be lacking brainpower... I suppose I can kick you some knowledge...”
Xavier moves closer to the camera
“Now this is free... this is the kinda stuff you gotta pay the big bucks for.
Kingsley... I cam back to wrestling, because I am a... wait for it... wrestler. It's what I do. It's how I fed my kid, It's how I put that rock on my wife's hand. And put us in a nice house in Atlanta... Wrestling is all I know. It is in my blood, you wanna question that, then... my Southern Hemisphere friend, then strap up and get ready for a long night... or a short one, depending if I dont knock you out cold before we get to the good stuff.”
Xavier backs away
“Now... we move onto the other one. Cyrus Daniels. You seem to have your head on a bit more straight than your partner. But... not that straight.
I feel... dumb that I still have to answer these questions. That I have to point out the obvious... I'm here because I earned it, nothing was handed, because of my color... again, something I shouldn't have to point out, but if you're gonna put it on the table, then I have every right to look at it, laugh, and walk away from that table. If that is the card you're gonna use...
Then don't waste my time like that.
Don't try to somehow make it seem like you understand it... just don't.
It's not about being a role model, it's not about some image, that means nothing, it's about when that bell rings, I go to work, it's been my M.O. Since day one, and I everyone, knows that. There is no confusing me with Todd Williams, he's not taking up my “spot”, I earned my place, I busted my ass for years for this company,t hat is where I got to where I am, and now I am back, first PPV, the lights are the brightest, but I'm facing some dim bulbs...
Don't like what I just said... hit fast-forward and skip what I am about to say right now.
Criminal Intent, you got balls... I’ll give that you, you actually made me take a step back, but you see, that isn't enough to win. That isn't enough to make it out this Sunday.
Picture Perfect is only the first step, it's only stage 1 for me. I said it once, and I am gonna keep saying it until thee eople get sick of hearing it... I am here for the gold. I am here for the big belt. I am here to prove that my best, is better than anyone... ANYONE'S best. And that includes you two. So Sunday, me and Andrew do work, and we win this match. And after that, it's back to the grind.
I keep going, so you were right, win or lose, nothing will change... I'm still gonna be one of the hardest workers around... and you're gonna be just another name.
Simple as that.”
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Xavier is peddling on an exercise bike, he is going as his is focused on his goal for the PPV Sunday. You can see the intensity in his workout, as the cords from his iPod headphones, just flop around as Xavier peddles faster and faster
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Lisa: Was it worth it?
“I think so...”
Lisa: Think?
“Yeah...”
Lisa: You promised that this was the end of it, and you're back
“Yup.”
Lisa:... 'Yup' That is all you have to say.
“This is my job, this is my life. Traveling, wrestling, that is what I do. It's why we have this house, I sacrificed a lot, to make sure I could provide for you and my kids.”
Lisa: You are a piece of work... you really are.
“It's my peace... it's my home. It is what molded me, it's why I am here”
Lisa; Why are you acting like... like... wrestling owes you something?
“Maybe it does...”
Lisa: You need to stop chasing this... dream... this goal, that you don't even know what you want.
Xavier looks away, and looks back at Lisa, and he grabs her hands.
“I can't sit around and do nothing... I can't go out like that. I... I don't know what I am chasing. I really don't. But this is right. Maybe losing the hours of sleep catching Red Eye after Red Eye just to be with you is crazy... but it's all I have you, the kids.. and wrestling”
Lisa just stares at Xavier
Lisa: It can't be that simple.
“... you're right, it isn't. But it is the only answer I have for you right now...”
Lisa just shakes her head and storms off, Xavier just stands in silence in his living room, he reaches down and grabs his gym bag and makes his way toward the front door.
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We are back in the gym as Xavier is just looking off into space, he doesn't even relize that this timer on th bike has been going off for the last few minutes. He stops... steps off the bike and just collapses... his legs are like Jell-o, he pulls himself onto a bench and makes it to a sitting position... he just buries his head in his hand
“What the **** am I doing...?”
End.
Xavier Williams, former X-Division Champion, fomer Honor Champion, former NCW World Champion. Mr. Been there, done that. It falls on me to show, that, this ain't no joke.
First things first, Andrew. I know you said it, but let me, put any doubt at ease... I'm not gonna leave you hanging. Although I have a history... a well documented history of leaving people high and dry.But you see that, those people I didn't respect. And that changes when it comes to you... I actually respect you Andrew. You beat me... and there is no denying that.
Not gonna whine, not gonna pout. You won and I gave you the respect you earned. So, I will play my part and make sure we leave with the W.
As for our opponents... I dont know if I should just double over and laugh or... be upset.
I can understand the cultural differences, but... I dont think putting me and Todd Williams in the same sentence, is fair, yeah we have the same last name, but that is about as far as that goes. But I'm not on a mission of curing ignorance. I'm here to win.
You came up short in capturing gold and now you gotta start over, and you have to pull yourself up, and start climbing that ladder. It's how the business goes. But, that first step,y ou have to get past me and Andrew Jacobson... damn son...
Not looking like it's gonna be a fun night for you. You see a match like this... ol' Xavier could kick back and relax... it's a tag match, I'm not a tag guy, I'm not looking for a tag title shot, but you see... that is where you two pieces of work opened your mouths, it's that part of the story where it all goes to **** and now you have a problem.
Kingsley, I am to believe that you and my partner have a history. Seemed he already sapped the taste out of your mouth... which lead to I dont know what, but I remember your story ending with a big black dude, forcing something in your mouth...
Not exactly the kinda look you want the world to see.. But since you seem to be lacking brainpower... I suppose I can kick you some knowledge...”
Xavier moves closer to the camera
“Now this is free... this is the kinda stuff you gotta pay the big bucks for.
Kingsley... I cam back to wrestling, because I am a... wait for it... wrestler. It's what I do. It's how I fed my kid, It's how I put that rock on my wife's hand. And put us in a nice house in Atlanta... Wrestling is all I know. It is in my blood, you wanna question that, then... my Southern Hemisphere friend, then strap up and get ready for a long night... or a short one, depending if I dont knock you out cold before we get to the good stuff.”
Xavier backs away
“Now... we move onto the other one. Cyrus Daniels. You seem to have your head on a bit more straight than your partner. But... not that straight.
I feel... dumb that I still have to answer these questions. That I have to point out the obvious... I'm here because I earned it, nothing was handed, because of my color... again, something I shouldn't have to point out, but if you're gonna put it on the table, then I have every right to look at it, laugh, and walk away from that table. If that is the card you're gonna use...
Then don't waste my time like that.
Don't try to somehow make it seem like you understand it... just don't.
It's not about being a role model, it's not about some image, that means nothing, it's about when that bell rings, I go to work, it's been my M.O. Since day one, and I everyone, knows that. There is no confusing me with Todd Williams, he's not taking up my “spot”, I earned my place, I busted my ass for years for this company,t hat is where I got to where I am, and now I am back, first PPV, the lights are the brightest, but I'm facing some dim bulbs...
Don't like what I just said... hit fast-forward and skip what I am about to say right now.
Criminal Intent, you got balls... I’ll give that you, you actually made me take a step back, but you see, that isn't enough to win. That isn't enough to make it out this Sunday.
Picture Perfect is only the first step, it's only stage 1 for me. I said it once, and I am gonna keep saying it until thee eople get sick of hearing it... I am here for the gold. I am here for the big belt. I am here to prove that my best, is better than anyone... ANYONE'S best. And that includes you two. So Sunday, me and Andrew do work, and we win this match. And after that, it's back to the grind.
I keep going, so you were right, win or lose, nothing will change... I'm still gonna be one of the hardest workers around... and you're gonna be just another name.
Simple as that.”
====================
Xavier is peddling on an exercise bike, he is going as his is focused on his goal for the PPV Sunday. You can see the intensity in his workout, as the cords from his iPod headphones, just flop around as Xavier peddles faster and faster
=========================
Lisa: Was it worth it?
“I think so...”
Lisa: Think?
“Yeah...”
Lisa: You promised that this was the end of it, and you're back
“Yup.”
Lisa:... 'Yup' That is all you have to say.
“This is my job, this is my life. Traveling, wrestling, that is what I do. It's why we have this house, I sacrificed a lot, to make sure I could provide for you and my kids.”
Lisa: You are a piece of work... you really are.
“It's my peace... it's my home. It is what molded me, it's why I am here”
Lisa; Why are you acting like... like... wrestling owes you something?
“Maybe it does...”
Lisa: You need to stop chasing this... dream... this goal, that you don't even know what you want.
Xavier looks away, and looks back at Lisa, and he grabs her hands.
“I can't sit around and do nothing... I can't go out like that. I... I don't know what I am chasing. I really don't. But this is right. Maybe losing the hours of sleep catching Red Eye after Red Eye just to be with you is crazy... but it's all I have you, the kids.. and wrestling”
Lisa just stares at Xavier
Lisa: It can't be that simple.
“... you're right, it isn't. But it is the only answer I have for you right now...”
Lisa just shakes her head and storms off, Xavier just stands in silence in his living room, he reaches down and grabs his gym bag and makes his way toward the front door.
=======================
We are back in the gym as Xavier is just looking off into space, he doesn't even relize that this timer on th bike has been going off for the last few minutes. He stops... steps off the bike and just collapses... his legs are like Jell-o, he pulls himself onto a bench and makes it to a sitting position... he just buries his head in his hand
“What the **** am I doing...?”
End.
