Post by Justin Marsham on May 10, 2008 15:40:48 GMT -6
Television. It’s such a perfect medium.
The scene opens in what appears to be a lounge. The walls are painted a deep maroon and the furniture is of the purest black. Two leather chairs sit, position at angles beside each other with a single black coffee table separating the two. Two artificial potted plants can be seen behind the chairs, reaching their leafy fingers into the camera’s view.
Occupying these seats are two individuals. One is infamous Chad Lights, nCw interviewer. The other is none other than The Epitome of Technical Finesse himself, Justin Marsham. Both look professional, adorned in business casual attire. Shades of gray and brown set these two apart from the background.
“Welcome fans, I have the utmost pleasure of being granted an interview with nCw newcomer – Justin Marsham. He is the Epitome of Technical Finesse and a man who is determined to overcome all odds this weekend at Reborn by defeating three other competitors: Ricky Johnson, Jack Hammond, and Sexy Jason,” greets Chad, happily introducing a man who he has come to know as a friend. “So, to begin, I want to welcome Marsham. You’ve been making quite a stir here since your arrival. You’ve remained vocal about nearly everyone and it hasn’t been making you many friends.”
Marsham smirks. “I didn’t come here to make friends. I can here to wrestle – plain and simple. I’m here to make money.”
“Well, that’s true. This is a business and you do get paid to perform. What is it that drives you to that extra step besides the money? Is it the fans? Or, is it something else?” questions Chad.
“Good question,” remarks Marsham. “—and it’s not necessarily about the fans. Fans appreciate what I do because I don’t want to put on a bad show. I do what I do for the money. The better you are at what you do, the more money you end up making. The fans want entertaining and entertainment is job security. You know, I haven’t been focused on championships and that’s where the real money is. I’ve held my fair share and—right now—for me. I’m good. I’m patiently waiting my turn.”
Chad nods. “Well, you have a huge match ahead of you this weekend. The three men you are facing have had quite a bit of success here in nCw; and while you have yet to lose to a pin or submission, one of these opponents ensured you lost last week’s triple threat at Collision. How are you intending to deal with these opponents?”
“First off – Reckoning lost the match because he is inept in the ring. Why do you think he is not on the Pay-Per-View? People don’t tune in for him. They turn the channel,” Marsham responds. “Furthermore, Ricky Johnson is a deeply disturbed human being. But, that’s exactly what he is – a human being. He’s not immortal. He’s not a freak of nature. He’s a man like everyone else. His pain doesn’t make him super-human or anything special. We’ve all felt pain. We all have lost loved ones. His way of coping is the coward’s way out. Blame the world? How about blaming yourself? How about admitting that there is no blame for what happens – only God’s will.”
“You have been very critical of Ricky Johnson since this transformation, but he is an excellent performer. His past—“
Marsham interrupts. “I’ll be the first to admit, he has one some good matches. But what does that matter? My previous championships won’t help me win this weekend any more than his face paint. Speaking of which, he looks a damn fool with his face paint. Is it suppose to make you feel more mysterious or vengeful? Let me help you out. Lose the paint. Or, maybe I’ll remove it for you.”
“He’s—“ begins Chad only to be cut off by Marsham.
“Sadness? My attempts at comical humiliation at your expense are sad for me? Not quite. There is something I could do to you that – I hope – hasn’t already been done. BUT, that’s Sexy Jason’s job. I’m not much into anal penetration like he is,” remarks Marsham. “The real problem I see is not only is Ricky Johnson sad and pathetic, but confused. Ricky. Good ole, Ricky. You’ve made so pretty steep judgments about your opponents this weekend. You’re comments about Jack Hammond are so left park. High and mighty? A psychiatrist? That’s what you are and what you need. All I see about Hammond is that he is determined and focused. As for me, you enjoyed hurting me? How so? The match we had was a walk in the park with you taking advantage of Reckoning’s worthlessness. You did not hurt me. Not in the slightest.”
“Ricky Johnson has made it very clear he is going to win this weekend. He has now unleashed his animal instincts,” adds Chad.
“Animal instincts? What’re you going to do? You’re going to blind us by spraying something foul out of your ass? --because the closest animal you’re getting to resemble is a skunk,” Marsham proclaims. “I’m not concerned with disappointing you. You should be more concerned with disappointing others. How is your wife going to feel when you lose this weekend? You’re not by her side, but instead out losing matches. If it were my wife, I’d be on hiatus – not acting a damn fool in the ring. But, that’s me and you’re definitely not me. You’re trash.”
Adjusting his position in his chair, Chad leans forward and asks, “Another individual you’ll be facing is Sexy Jason. He is a powerhouse, but capable of pulling off some very athletic moves. There has been a lot of hype around who his new tag team partner may be as well. All of this culminates to a very well prepared Sexy Jason. How are you planning to top him?”
“The more I hear Sexy Jason speak, the more I lose respect for Davey Ortega. What would possess a man who is a genius to be affiliated with someone who has an I.Q. well below 30? Maybe that was his ploy to being intelligent. Maybe, just maybe Ortega’s not as smart as he sounds; he just looks that way because Sexy Jason has been his back drop! Regardless of his hype, Jason is just an oaf. He’s egotistical. That’s at least admirable, but he is disillusioned. Fans aren’t screaming ‘Sexy. Sexy. Sexy.’ They’re screaming, ‘Boring. Boring. Boring.’ I’ve watched his matches. I felt the same way. I wanted him to win just so it’d be over!” Marsham declares. “—and I watched your promo and, no, not the one where you said Ricky Johnson looks like a scary clown. I’m talking about the one where you kept repeating yourself. Sexy? Yes, I’m jealous. I admit it! …or, at least, I admit it with sarcasm. Did you catch that sarcasm? Probably not.”
“He recently made the comment that he will make you feel like a semi-truck ran you over this weekend,” adds Chad.
“I caught that,” laughs Marsham. “But, I’m not worried. Sorry pal, but I’m not inviting your ma’ over this weekend.”
Chad laughs. “Jason claims that you’re just all talk because you’re trying to prove yourself. What are your thoughts?”
“Damn, he thought that up all by himself?” Marsham asks before continuing, “I make fun of you because it’s easy to do. I have a little advice for you Jason. Take it or leave, but I hope you take it. Shut up! You’re making yourself look like an idiot. Just crawl in a hole and die.”
“As for the third competitor this weekend, Jack Hammond has been on an absolute roll. He has had some very impressive wins, which I’m sure everyone is aware of. While Ricky Johnson is cunning and Sexy Jason is strong, Hammond is quick. How are you going to defend against his speed?”
Marsham pauses and smiles. “Let me address Jack Hammond in a different way. I’ve watch some of these great victories and I’ll make one single statement about them. Damn. He’s fast. He’s skilled. Additionally, he is one of the few individuals in the locker room that I have respect for. Have you listened to his promos or his interviews? When he speaks, he deserves respect.”
“Those are probably the nicest words you’ve said about anyone in nCw.”
“I’m not here to be nice. I’m just calling you like I see it,” states Marsham. “—but that does not change a thing about this weekend. He is like any other opponent. When it comes time for us to tango, I’ll make sure that I’m the one leading. Hammond. You’re good – most likely better than Ricky Johnson and Sexy Jason both. But, what’s going to get you is that I’m that fourth competitor. While you want to win and continue your flight to the top, I need to win. A win for me will help further catapult my career in nCw, so you can imagine the desire burning in my heart.”
“Strong words,” comments Chad. “Any final thoughts?”
“Always there is a final thought,” Marsham smirks. “Despite how awful Ricky Johnson is or how boring Sexy Jason is; and no matter how prepared Jack Hammond is, I will not surrender. Ricky Johnson guarantees a victory. Well, I’ll do one better. I’ll guarantee he doesn’t win. There. You like that?! Regardless, when the Pay-Per-View is over. I intend to be the one with my arm raised; and even if I’m not, I’ll make sure that this match is one that the fans can appreciate. …and they would appreciate a Justin Marsham victory.”
The scene ends with a close up of Marsham’s countenance.
Tune in to see the outcome of this amazing four way dance. SUNDAY! May 11th! Pay-Per-View.