Post by Joe Everyman on Aug 25, 2012 1:20:48 GMT -6
It's not enough to tear me up
You need to watch me as I drop
Lying here in the wreckage of a life
You need to watch me as I drop
Lying here in the wreckage of a life
The scene opens up outside Joe Everyman's bedroom inside of his home. There isn't much light as it's in the middle of the night. Joe is leaning against the wall in his pajama bottoms, looking rather groggy. After a few moments, he finally looks up at the camera with one eye lid open.
Joe Everyman: It's Friday night, a little after three A.M. I apparently forgot to talk to the nCw folks until now. It's been a rough week after last Sunday. All I wanted to do was have a good night's rest before my match this weekend, but somehow, the nCw cameras broke into my house in the middle of the night to make me fulfill my obligations. I also told the camera crew that if they woke up my girlfriend or especially my daughter, I would end them. But, they said they wouldn't... so now I have to talk.
Joe yawns big while still leaning against the wall. He shakes his head and blinks a few times.
Joe Everyman: Ok... where to begin? I lost to Will Washington. Which, is bullsh*t. It was such an amazing match, and I had it... and then in the blink of an eye, it was all gone. I... don't really want to linger on it too much. Although, I think it's ironic that after A New Dawn, Battlegrounds is next. And trust me, Will and I will have another grand battle. But this time, I will walk out victoriously. I guarantee it!
Joe then yawns again and checks his watch. He just shakes his head.
Joe Everyman: Can we try to wrap this up?
The camera shakes it's lens and looks down and then back up.
Joe Everyman: Oh, right! Ken Davison... oh boy, where do I start with you? We fought before, and I've vastly underestimated you before. I know you're an amazing wrestler. The only problem is... well, that's the main problem. You're an amazing wrestler. You have the abilities to become pretty much whatever champion you want here. And people here should be afraid. But, if I remember correctly, I've said that about two people in recent memory. Roberto Verona and Lex Sense. Roberto has pretty much dropped off the face of the planet when it comes to going after the bigger championships. And I hate to say it, but Lex has as well. It's due time they go back in and try to capture the World Championship. And Ken, you could do the same. But sadly, you followed the path of Joe Everyman, circa two thousand and ten. Even though I had a lot of serious sh*t going on there, I can't make many excuses for myself. And you can't here either, Ken.
If I were to lose to you on Trauma, it honestly wouldn't bum me out that much. My mellow would not be harshed. I'll just cruise into next week knowing I got bested. I've done it a thousand times before, and I'll do it a thousand more times after this week. But Ken, you do have one weakness. And that's, sadly, your inexperience. I don't know how much you worked before you came here, but when you show up in nCw, none of your past accomplishments matter. It's all a fresh start. And to us, you had no past. So far, you've been impressive, but you haven't faced that many people yet. You haven't faced too many legends either. I've faced them all. I've faced every single man to walk into nCw and stay more than three weeks. I know the ins and outs of everyone. And Ken... you don't. I know the inner workings of the legends, and I can use that to my advantage, even when I'm not fighting them.
Do you know how to fight me, Ken? I underestimated you the first time. I won't make that mistake again. And that now puts us on even ground. I know how you tick. Do you know how I tick? No, you don't. And I'm going to exploit the hell out of that on Trauma. I don't want to guarantee a win, because the last two times I did that, I lost. So instead, I will come into this match with the same confidence that I did against Spike. I came into that match knowing it was a huge match, a small turning point, if you will... and I came out the victor. This match isn't exactly like that. Instead, this one will be about a rebound. We're both coming off of A New Dawn and we both need a big momentum boost towards our next goals. I don't know who your next challenger will be, but I know that you'll need a big boost of momentum against them, because they will be gunning for the same thing. And don't worry about what I said earlier, Ken. Being any champion in nCw is a good thing... but, you're capable of so much more.
And, I think I'll leave you with this, Ken. Congratulations on retaining the X-Championship. A lot of people will be gunning for your head now. But, I won't be. I have so many more things on my plate that overshadow you. I know you can become something, and as soon as you lose that title, make a run to something bigger and better. I'm a three time National Champion, even though I haven't held the title in a long time. It still carries with me. Go out and do something big, because it will always stick with you. I carry my biggest wins and biggest matches with me all the time because they remind me of what I can do. They remind me of what I can be. Do that same thing, Ken. And maybe one day, we can both carry a big match against the other like a badge of honor. So, until that day, Ken... I will simply say good luck. I have no other trash to talk about you. I'm not like that anymore. Because at the end of the day, I have all I need. Money, a loving family and the career I love. There's only one thing that would make all of this better; Will Washington's freshly severed head hanging over my mantle.
Joe then checks his watch again and yawns.
Joe Everyman: Now, I'm going back to bed. I believe I stated my case more than I needed to. You guys can let yourself out. And be quiet!
Joe then turns around and walks back into his bedroom, leaving the door cracked slightly. The scene then slowly fades to black.
Hit me hard, push me down
While you stand your holy ground
Blame it all on the one you blew away
While you stand your holy ground
Blame it all on the one you blew away