Padded Walls

[Yoshiru Long]

OOC WARNING: I had to put this in just so everyone knows. This roleplay does contain a small portion which has a homosexual theme. I am in no way homophobic. I could care less what sexual orientation a person is. However, in character, Yoshiru shares a different view than I do. So when reading this, please do not take offense to it. It is not meant to offend anyone, it is only a roleplay. Other than that, I hope you enjoy. If you care to comment on it, go ahead and send me a message or leave one as a topic in feedback and I'll make sure to reply Thank you and enjoy.


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Yoshiru opens his eyes, white padded walls surrounding. Feeling groggy, he tries to stand, but soon realizes that his movement is limited by a straight jacket. He looks down at the jacket limiting his movement.

YOSHIRU LONG
What the hell is this?! Where the hell am I?!

Yoshiru fights his way to his feet, face to face with the padded white wall. He turns around and quickly stumbles back, falling to the floor as he looks toward a man wearing gladiator armor. As Yoshiru looks closer, he notices that the man resembles him.

YOSHIRU LONG
What's going on here?! Who are you?!

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
My name is Yoshironus Longicus...I am one of the many of you. I am the warrior of you.

YOSHIRU LONG
The warrior of me?

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
Are you telling me that you can't understand what I am saying? I AM THE WARRIOR OF YOU!

YOSHIRU LONG
Where am I?

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
I'm not sure. A dungeon of some sort from the looks of it. But that doesn't matter. What matters is you've lost your way, and I'm here to help you find it.

YOSHIRU LONG
I've lost my way? How? I've accomplished everything that I have set out to accomplish.

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
You have a warrior's heart, there's no doubt about that. But you are in this dungeon for a reason...you feel that you deserve to be in this prison.

YOSHIRU LONG
Really? WHOA! Is that...is that a real sword?!

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
Of course.

Before Yoshironus can say another word, Yoshiru grabs the sword out of the holster and starts swinging it around.

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
Stop that! You're going to hurt someone! You're going to poke someone's eye out!

Yoshiru continues to swing the sword around. The sword slashes Yoshironus' unprotected leg. He instantly grabs at the wound as Yoshiru realizes what he has done and drops the sword.

YOSHIRU LONG
Oh my God! I am so sorry! It...it was an accident, I swear!

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
You slithering worm! You've cut me!

YOSHIRU LONG
I know. It's my bad. I'll pay for the medical bills.

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
You just don't understand, do you?! Let me show you...

Yoshironus places his hand on Yoshiru's head. Yoshiru falls to his knees and closes his eyes. As he opens his eyes, he finds himself surrounded by a coliseum full of people. He looks down, noticing that his body is covered in armor and a sword rests in his hand. He is Yoshironus.

LORD REINUS
Yoshironus Longicus...you shall face three great challenges! Your first challenge...the Royale Guard!

Yoshironus listens as the crowd erupts in cheers. The large gates open as three men clad in armor and wielding swords make their way in to the coliseum. The guards rush at Yoshironus. Yoshironus extends his sword, waiting for the guards. As the guards come close, Yoshironus swings his sword, making contact with the first guard's sword. He kicks the first guard in the chest, sending him to the ground. Another guard swings at Yoshironus, but Yoshironus ducks under the blade. He sweeps the guard off of his feet with his own leg. The third guard leaps in to the air, sword overhead, ready to strike Yoshironus. Yoshironus plants his blade in to the ground and uses it to propel himself in to the air. He quicks the final guard in the chest, sending him to the ground. The three guards groggily get back to their feet.

LORD REINUS
ENOUGH!

The three guards stand, awaiting their Lord's orders.

LORD REINUS
Impressive, Yoshironus...impressive indeed. Three of my Royale Guards, and you take them down as if they were mere peasants!

Yoshironus stares at Lord Reinus.

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
Your Royale Guards act as if they are less than mere peasants!

LORD REINUS
HOLD YOUR TONGUE! How dare you speak to your Lord in such a manner?!

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
I dare speak to my Lord in such a manner because my Lord dare insult me with inferior competition!

LORD REINUS
Inferior?! Let's see how well you fair against this...

Lord Reinus signals for the gates to be opened. Two lions enter the arena and stalk Yoshironus. One of the lions sprints at Yoshironus and pounces on him. It lets out a thunderous roar before trying to lunge it's teeth at Yoshironus. Yoshironus gets his blade up as the lion quickly bites down on it.

LORD REINUS
Your death shall come quick, Yoshironus!

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
My blood shall not spill by any means related to your hands!

Yoshironus shoves the lion off of him and quickly returns to his feet. He pulls out a set of chains attached to his armor and swings them around in the air. He releases the chains which spread out in to a weighted chain net, dropping down on one of the lions. Yoshironus rushes at the netted lion, leaping in to the air with his blade drawn back ready to strike. The other lion leaps in to the air, gripping Yoshironus' arm. Yoshironus spins around, mounting the lion. He pulls out a dagger and stabs the lion in the neck, dropping it to the ground. The crowd erupts in cheers as Yoshironus pulls his arm out of the lion's mouth. The other lion escapes the net and rushes at Yoshironus. He leaps in to the air, ready to pounce on his prey. Yoshironus falls to the ground, holding his blade in front of him. The lion lands chest first on the blade. Yoshironus forces the lion off of him and pulls the blade out of the chest as the crowd continues to cheer.

LORD REINUS
Very good, Yoshironus. You have overcome two of the challenges presented to you...but can you overcome the third?

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
You bestow upon me empty threats, Reinus...

LORD REINUS
It's LORD REINUS! You dare defy me?!

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
You dare defy your people with this inferior competition?!

LORD REINUS
Competition?

Lord Reinus stands and grabs a warhammer sitting next to him. Guards rush out with a set up steps, pushing them over by the wall near Lord Reinus. Lord Reinus steps over the wall and climbs down the stairs in to the coliseum. He removes his crown and is given a helmet by one of the guards.

LORD REINUS
Let's see how well you fair against me!

Yoshironus tosses his sword to the side. He pulls out two katanas and readies himself for the attack. Lord Reinus rushes at Yoshironus and quickly swings the warhammer down at him. Yoshironus uses both of his blades to block the hammer, dropping down to a knee as he struggles to keep from getting hit. Yoshironus slowly rises back to his feet and kicks Lord Reinus, sending him to the ground. Yoshironus leaps in to the air, aiming his blades down at Reinus. Lord Reinus rolls out of the way as Yoshironus' blades dig in to the ground as Lord Reinus returns to his feet. Reinus swings his warhammer with an uppercut drilling Yoshironus in the chest and sending him flying through the air, crashing hard to the ground in the distance.

LORD REINUS
You are no match for me, Yoshironus!

Lord Reinus approaches and grabs Yoshironus by the throat. He lifts Yoshironus in to the air and tosses him back to the ground. Lord Reinus presses the head of his hammer down upon Yoshironus' chest.

LORD REINUS
Your defiance will cost you your life!

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
I'd rather die defiant than live under your rule!

Lord Reinus once again grabs Yoshironus by the throat, lifting him in to the air. Lord Reinus draws his hammer back. He suddenly lowers Yoshironus back to the ground as he looks down. Two daggers stick out of Lord Reinus' sides, blood gushing out of him. His grip loosens as he falls to his knees. Lord Reinus falls face first to the ground as Yoshironus falls to a knee, exhausted but victorious.

YOSHIRONUS LONGICUS
Your reign is over...

Yoshiru quickly opens his eyes, finding himself alone in the padded cell once again.

YOSHIRU LONG
What the hell was that?!

Yoshiru wipes his eyes in disbelief. As he looks again, he sees that once again, he is not alone in the cell. The new face is a familiar one...an alter ego of Yoshiru.

YOSHIRU LONG
Am I dreaming?

C-MAN
Yoshiru, you have seen your inner strength. Now you will be shown your inner courage.

YOSHIRU LONG
Wait...are you telling me that I get to live your life now?

C-MAN
Man, you really are a dumbass! You're not living my life...you're living your own! Everything that you're being shown...it's your life through the dominance of each certain trait.

YOSHIRU LONG
Huh?

C-MAN
You just can't understand...

A blinding light flashes. As Yoshiru opens his eyes, he notices that he is on the city streets of Tokyo. He also notices that he is dressed in the full C-Man outfit.

C-MAN
Cool! C-Man is back!

RUBBERMAN
C-Man! It is time for you...TO DIE!

C-Man looks down the street to notice Rubberman standing, smirk on his face, ready to fight.

C-MAN
Rubberman...today, you will not escape me!

RUBBERMAN
That's what you think. Orgasma...Contraceptor!

Orgasma and The Contraceptor suddenly appear as Rubberman maniacally laughs. C-Man rushes at his three advisaries. Organsma throws a green disc at C-Man, who is able to sidestep it. He continues to rush at the two as The Contraceptor slams his staff in to the ground. The ground rumbles and shakes, tremoring toward C-Man. C-Man leaps in to the air and lauches his white goo behind himself, catching hold of the green disc from Orgasma. He swings around, using the momentum to sling the disc back at The Contraceptor.

C-MAN
Crime doesn't pay, Contraceptor!

The Contraceptor is knocked down to the ground as C-Man continues to sprint toward Orgasma. C-Man throws a right at her, but her entire body suddenly has a green glow. His right fist goes through her body as if she was a ghost. As he turns back around, three green discs come at him. He tries to dodge the discs, but two make contact, sending him flying back and crashing to the ground.

ORGASMA
Mmmm...that was...delightful! So satisfying!

The Contraceptor returns to his feet as C-Man slowly gets back up. The Contraceptor swings his staff, releasing shards of ice that launch toward C-Man. C-Man quickly drops to one knee, using his white goo to create a shield in front of him. The ice shards pelt the shield, unable to penetrate through.

RUBBERMAN
Love to hang around...but I have some business to take care of! Have fun, C-Man!

Rubberman escapes as C-Man tosses his shield to the side. He slings more white goo at The Contraceptor, using it to grab hold of his staff. C-Man yanks Contraceptor's staff away as he quickly approaches. He grabs hold of the staff and swings it at The Contraceptor, knocking him out. Orgasma throws another green disc at C-Man. C-Man shoots his white goo at Orgasma's wrist. He moves out of the way of the disc, letting it pass him. C-Man uses his white goo to grab the disc, and throws it back at Orgasma. Orgasma reaches for her wrist, but it's covered in goo. She looks up, and the disc hits her in the chest, knocking her to the ground. C-Man launches more of his white goo at Orgasma, pinning her down to the ground with it.

ORGASMA
You bastard! I'm covered in your sticky goo!

C-MAN
Love to stay and chat...but I have bigger matters at hand!

C-Man rushes down the street as Rubberman is signalling a helicopter to drop down closer to him in the distance. C-Man approaches as the ladder is dropped for Rubberman. Rubberman begins to climb the ladder and the chopper begins to take off.

RUBBERMAN
Better luck next time, C-Man!

C-Man hurls his white goo at the ladder and uses it like a rope to climb up to Rubberman.

RUBBERMAN
Damn you! Why can't you just die!

C-MAN
Because, justice needs to be served! Taste my goo!

C-Man lauches goo at Rubberman's face. Rubberman lets go of the ladder and begins to fall. C-Man launches more goo, this time grabbing hold of Rubberman's wrist with it. He smiles as the chopper continues to rise. A bright light flashes as Yoshiru once again finds himself alone in his cell.

YOSHIRU LONG
Damn! Was I slipped a mickey or something?!

Yoshiru looks back up to see a little boy resembling him.

YOSHIRU LONG
Let me guess. You're me as a child. So what trait of mine are you? I've seen my strength. I've seen my courage. Are you my innocence?

LITTLE YOSHIRU
You're catching on. But I'm not your innocence...I'm your fear.

YOSHIRU LONG
Fear?! Fear of what? I had a GREAT childhood!

LITTLE YOSHIRU
Really? Don't you remember...you were Catholic...

YOSHIRU LONG
Shit! Do we really have to go back to that?!

LITTLE YOSHIRU
It's part of the rules...

Yoshiru glances around to notice that he's in a confessional. He looks down at his hands, tiny, he's back to being a child.

FATHER LI
My child, tell me of the sins for which you wish to repent.

LITTLE YOSHIRU
I threw a rock at one of my classmates yesterday.

FATHER LI
Anything else?

LITTLE YOSHIRU
This is dumb. Why does God care? I'm only eight!

The door of the confessional next to little Yoshiru's suddenly opens. A moment later, Yoshiru's confessional door is opened by Father Li.

LITTLE YOSHIRU
What are you doing?

FATHER LI
Something that your parents should have done long ago.

Father Li steps in to the confessional and pulls Yoshiru to his feet. He bends Yoshiru over his knee and begins to spank him. Yoshiru suddenly finds himself back in his cell, curled up in the corner.

YOSHIRU LONG
I will kill Father Li!

LITTLE YOSHIRU
That was quick. I barely had to show you anything to trigger your fears!

Yoshiru looks up to see Little Yoshiru suddenly transform in to a scrawny, preppy looking version of himself.

YOSHIRU LONG
Who the hell are you?!

Y.H. LONG
You can call me Y.H. Long.

YOSHIRU LONG
And what are you here to show me?

Y.H. LONG
Well, you've seen your strengths, you've seen your courage, you've seen your fears... So now, I'm going to show you your life...as a homosexual.

YOSHIRU LONG
WHAT?! I'm not gay!

Y.H. LONG
It's one of your traits. It may be miniscuel...but it's still a trait of yours.

YOSHIRU LONG
I'm all about the ladies, Y.H.

Y.H. LONG
That's what you think.

Y.H. quickly grabs Yoshiru's hand and begins to skip, going right through the padded wall. Yoshiru suddenly finds himself as the scrawny Y.H., reading poetry in a coffee shop.

Y.H. LONG
I am the wind
Silent but forceful
Lonesome
I am the earth
Rough but supporting
Broken
I am the water
Cold and flowing
Deep
I am the fire
Flickering and burning
Consumed
I am the heart
Lion and man
Furocious

The small crowd in the coffee shop applauds. Y.H. Steps off of the stage and makes his way over to the bar, sitting next to another man.

JON OSMUND
What ya drinkin' tonight, hun?

Y.H. LONG
I could go for a margarita, yum!

JON OSMUND
Hey Eric, margarita please.

The bartender brings over a margarita for Y.H.

JON OSMUND
Loved the poem, babe. Really heartfelt.

Y.H. LONG
What can I say? I'm always inspired when I spend time with you.

JON OSMUND
Does that mean that you're ready to take this relationship to the next level?

Y.H. LONG
I don't know... I've had my heart broken by other men before...

JON OSMUND
I promise you, babe...I won't break your heart.

Y.H. takes a drink of his margarita. He leans in toward Jon, and Jon follows suit. The two get close, ready to kiss. Yoshiru opens his eyes and stumbles back, once again in the padded cell. He wipes his mouth and spits in disgust for what he was about to do.

YOSHIRU LONG
Fuck that! I don't like this shit!

As Yoshiru looks up, he sees another form of himself. This one a heavily overweight man dressed in a fancy suit.

YOSHIRU LONG
Look man...I don't know that I can put up with anymore of this shit! I mean, I damn near saw myself kissing another guy!

MR. LONG
I understand, Yoshiru. I truly do. But I am not here to show you strength, courage, fear, or your homosexual tendencies.

YOSHIRU LONG
What are you here to show me?

MR. LONG
I am your intelligence, Yoshiru. Now, I know that's hard to believe with the way you act sometimes...but you are actually intelligent.

YOSHIRU LONG
I know I am.

MR. LONG
Well then...shall we take a trip?

Yoshiru shakes his head. He suddenly finds himself inside a courtroom, sitting at a table. He looks over himself, overweight, and dressed in a nice suit.

JUDGE CLEMMENS
Mr. Long, are we ready to give our closing arguments?

MR. LONG
We are, your honor.

Mr. Long stands and approaches the jury.

MR. LONG
This is a tough case, ladies and gentlemen. Mr. Gibbons would like you to believe that my client, Steven Casey brutally murdered Christina Lynch, Stacy Casper, and Michelle Hodgens. The question is not if Steven Lynch brutally murdered these women. The question is has Mr. Gibbons shown you enough proof that shows that my client has commited these murders. Let's take a look at the facts. The ropes used to tie up these women we're bought from the same place that my client works. Upon fingerprinting, several employees' fingerprints were on the ropes. As for the murder weapon, no fingerprints were found on the weapon. The only thing that “ties” the weapon to my client is that it is another item sold in the store which he works. Third, witnesses had given a description of a man who apparently was following Michelle Hodgens and Stacy Casper. When the description was given, it was said that the man was in his mid-thirties, caucasian, short dark hair, medium build, and blue eyes. That description could match any number of people. With no actual witness identifying my client in a line-up, this case is shotty at best. In closing, a man's life is at stake here, so I ask of you, please, look at the facts and determine if they are enough to...without any doubt, consider my client to be guilty of these murders.

Mr. Long walks back to his table and sits down. Mr. Gibbons stands up and walks over toward the jury.

JUDGE CLEMMENS
Mr. Gibbons, you may give your closing statement.

MR. GIBBONS
Thank you, your Honor. Mr. Long has made a compelling argument, there's no question about that. But we are talking about three brutal murders. We are talking about an estimate of eighteen hours of torture per victim. This man, he has taken the life of three women. He made them feel every ounce of pain that he possibly could inflict. If we let this man go, who's to say that he won't do the same to countless more women? The rope, the knife, they both can be found at the same store that Mr. Casey works. The rope had the fingerprints of the employees on it, as well as the victims...no one elses. From the description given by witnesses, the only one who could possibly match that description in that store is Mr. Casey. Mr. Casey is the murderer, and you the jury, you NEED to bring him to justice!

Mr. Gibbons walks back to his seat.

JUDGE CLEMMENS
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you may deliberate over your decision. The Bailiff will escort you to the deliberation room.

The Bailiff escorts the jury out of the courtroom.

JUDGE CLEMMENS
I believe our preceedings are done for th day. We will continue this tomorrow if the jury has come to their decision.

The Bailiff returns to Judge Clemmens and speaks to him for a moment. The Bailiff leaves the courtroom once again.

JUDGE CLEMMENS
Ladies and gentlemen, this court case will conclude today.

The jury returns to the courtroom and takes their seats.

JUDGE CLEMMENS
Jury foreman, has the jury reached a decision?

The jury foreman stands.

JURY FOREMAN
We have, your Honor.

JUDGE CLEMMENS
On the first inditement of murder in the first degree, how do you find?

JURY FOREMAN
We find the defendant not guilty.

JUDGE CLEMMENS
On the second inditement of murder in the first degree, how do you find?

JURY FOREMAN
We find the defendant not guilty.

JUDGE CLEMMENS
On the third inditement of murder in the first degree, how do you find?

JURY FOREMAN
We find the defendant not guilty.

JUDGE CLEMMENS
Mr. Casey, the jury has found you not guilty on all three counts of murder. You are a free man. Court dismissed.

Judge Clemmens slams his gavel in to his podium as Mr. Long and Mr. Casey stand. The two shake hands and make their way out of the courtroom. Yoshiru finds himself surrounded by the padded walls once again, but this time, a man who looks similar to Yoshiru stands in the cell. The man is shirtless and has a smirk on his face.

YOSHIRU LONG
Jesus Christ! When the hell is this going to end?!

CASANOVA LONG
Trust me...this is the one that you DON'T want to miss.

YOSHIRU LONG
And why is that?

CASANOVA LONG
Well, you've seen yourself as a gladiator. You've seen yourself as a superhero. You've relived a small fraction of your childhood. You've seen yourself as a homosexual. And you've seen yourself as a fat lawyer. But I, I am here to show you...your sexuality!

YOSHIRU LONG
Not this again!

CASANOVA LONG
Don't worry, Yoshiru. There won't be any man on man action this time.

Yoshiru suddenly finds himself on a set designed like a living room.

DIRECTOR
Alright, Casanova. You're going to be the businessman reading the newspaper while your maid cleans.

CASANOVA LONG
And who did we get for the maid?

DIRECTOR
Well, we couldn't get the likes of Jenna Jameson or Aurora Snow...but we did get someone that we think you'll like.

CASANOVA LONG
And that is?

DIRECTOR
Priya Rai.

Priya Rai walks in to the room in a french maid's outfit. Casanova smiles as he checks out the pornstar, obviously liking what he sees.

PRIYA RAI
This is Casanova?

CASANOVA LONG
Yes, babe. You can call me Casanova, because I'll steal your heart.

PRIYA RAI
Nice try with the line. But you do actually look...adequate... He will do.

DIRECTOR
I'm glad you approve, Priya. Now, can we start this scene please?

CASANOVA LONG
I'm always ready for action.

DIRECTOR
Casanova, you can have a seat on the couch. You need to appear as if you're reading the newspaper.

Casanova sits on the couch, newspaper in front of him.

DIRECTOR
Priya, you're going to dust everything around Casanova. We'll get the camera angles, but you need to make sure that there are several points where you are leaned over to show off your cleavage...and bent over to show off...

PRIYA RAI
I get it. I know what you're talking about.

Priya makes her way over to Casanova, duster in hand.

DIRECTOR
ACTION!

Priya begins to dust a lamp near Casanova, leaning over so he can see her cleavage. Before she can move her position, Casanova tosses the newspaper to the ground and grabs Priya. He quickly lays her down on the couch and starts to kiss her.

DIRECTOR
CUT! What the hell are you doing, Casanova?!

Priya tries to force Casanova off, but he keeps her held down and continues to kiss her.

DIRECTOR
Damn it! Security! SECURITY!

Security rushes in and pulls Casanova off of Priya.

CASANOVA LONG
What?! What the hell did I do?!

DIRECTOR
Go find another job! YOU'RE FIRED!

Security escorts Casanova toward the door as Priya stands up looking pissed off.

DIRECTOR
I am so sorry, Priya! That man will never work in this industry again!

PRIYA RAI
Unprofessional! He's a sex maniac!

DIRECTOR
I'll find a replacement right away!

Yoshiru looks confused as he is about to speak.

YOSHIRU LONG
What do you think? A pretty fucked up dream, right?

KENNY
Umm, sir. I'm not a therapist. I just wanted to know if you'd like to supersize your meal.

YOSHIRU LONG
Excuse me?

KENNY
You're at McDonalds.

YOSHIRU LONG
I just don't understand. What is my dream trying to tell me? Hey you! Short girl! Come here for a second!

A shorter, young girl working the drive-thru walks to the counter. Yoshiru pulls two hundred dollars.

YOSHIRU LONG
I need to find out if I'm gay. I will give you two hundred dollars to lean forward and open your shirt enough to show me some cleavage!

He hands the girl the two hundred dollars. She leans forward and opens her shirt. Yoshiru takes a glance before looking down.

YOSHIRU LONG
THANK GOD! I'm not gay!

KENNY
Have you ever thought that maybe it's just a dream?

Yoshiru stands confused at the counter as others begin to make their orders.


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Ten years ago, this journey began. A journey to become the best that the wrestling industry had to offer. Some may say that I have yet to accomplish my goal, while others would agree that I have accomplished everything that I have vowed to accomplish. It all started with following in the footsteps of my father. Assuming his identity in professional wrestling after his death. Continuing his feud with Magnus Thunder. A feud which is known around the world as one of the greatest feuds in professional wrestling. Good versus evil. I have experienced the greatest triumphs and suffered the greatest tragedies, all of which have made my legacy. You better believe that I remember every moment. I remember my first match against Keith Daniels, the match that lead to the high respect I have for him. I remember my first official championship, defeating Mike Van Pro for the Unified Championship. Years of memories that make up my career, and another one soon to come.

A dream match approaches...

It was a couple of years ago that I first met Curtis Wilkes...Sickboy. At the time, a member of The Horsemen, an instant hatred formed within me for Curtis. But it wasn't because of who he was, it was because of who he was associated with. I couldn't stand the likes of Rob Osborne, Bob Osborne, Chemical X... All three of these men exemplified the very evils that rest within this industry. But Sickboy was different. Sickboy didn't need his fellow Horsemen to be a great competitor. I remember the first time that I had to show respect toward Sickboy. He was awarded a match for the National Championship against Keith Daniels. Going in to the match, there wasn't a doubt in my mind that Daniels would walk out victorious. But Sickboy did something that I never thought he would be able to do. He brought Keith Daniels to his limit. He gave Daniels a match that by all means had to be one of the toughest matches that Daniels had ever competed in. I realized that night that Sickboy was nothing like the other Horsemen. He was a natural born talent. He was a man that had great things in his future.

The destiny of Sickboy...

As I would have thought, Sickboy would indeed win a World Heavyweight Championship. After I was stripped of my first CWF World Heavyweight Championship minutes after winning it, Sickboy would be given the opportunity to fulfill his dream. It would be Sickboy and Mariano Fernandez one on one for the SCW World Heavyweight Championship. And just as he had impressed me in EVERY match that he had against Keith Daniels, he would continue to impress me as he defeated Mariano Fernandez to win the World Heavyweight Championship. People can say whatever they want about Sickboy, but he is undoubtably one of the best in this industry. He has the intelligence needed to be successful in the ring. He has the strength needed to defeat whoever is thrown at him. He has the endurance to withstand any type of offense used against him. He has the skills to out manuever the best in the world. Sickboy truly is the future of this sport. He will go down as one of the best in this industry.

The day has come...

It's about respect. It's about an alliance through respect. Curtis, as I have said before, our respect for each other...it was formulated because we both know that we're cut from the same stone. We both are accomplished. We both know how to be victorious in the ring. Neither of us are afraid of a challenge. Neither of us are afraid to be brutal. Curtis, the reason why we have made such a great faction in PCW is because we understand each other. And you know as well as I do, I have wanted this match between the two of us for a long time. I have called you the future of this sport, and I want the world to see WHY I call you the future of this sport! Many have come in to this business claiming that they will be the next big thing, but most have walked out of this business falling short of their goals. You, Curtis...you will prove yourself to be just as great as we BOTH know you are. One thing that always rings in my head is a man by the name of SJ Funk claiming that I formed The Elite with you because I was afraid to face you. That was not the case. I formed The Elite with you because we both know that you DESERVED to be a part of The Elite.

Will trust remain?

That seems to be the question on everyone's mind. The World Heavyweight Championship is at stake. Two men that, well, have issues with having big egos are competing for that championship. Two men who over the last few months have shown their dominance above ALL others will now step in to the ring against each other. To me, trust has never been an issue. We know what's at stake. We know that Slamathon is quite possibly the most important night in both of our careers. We both expect that the other will bring everything they have. We both expect that the other will rise to the challenge. And we both know that we have done everything in our power, right or wrong, to get ahead in this business. But that's what has made us great, Curtis. We know what to do to stay at the top of our game. We don't let the emotional side get in the way. We step in to that ring each and every night with one intention...prove that we are better than EVERYONE else! And Curtis, we've been proving that we're better than the rest for quite some time now. For you, it was overcoming the likes of a man that was seen as one of the two biggest superstars in the industry...Keith Daniels. For me, it was standing toe to toe with a man that is arguably one of the greatest that this industry had to offer...Magnus Thunder. Trust or no trust...we have pushed every boundary, and will continue to push every boundary. We are Elite!

And at Slamathon...we will show that we are Elite...

Everyone seems to look at Slamathon in the wrong light. It's all about whether we can trust each other. But that isn't what people should be looking at. They should be looking at the fact that two of the greatest that this industry has to offer will be giving them a match that they could only dream of! How could it get any better than Yoshiru Long and Sickboy for the World Heavyweight Championship?! The people, like us or hate us, are going to see the two best that PCW has to offer compete for the highest prize in the industry. And for those who want to dispute such a claim...I'm the World Heavyweight Champion for a reason...and you're the number one contender for a reason. We have PROVEN to be better than the rest! We have PROVEN this time and time again! And I could say that I'm going to beat you. That I'm going to crush your dreams. But I won't. The world should know by now that I speak the truth. I told them I'd defeat Leon Lonewolf and Mariano Fernandez for the World Heavyweight Championship. I told them that I'd defeat Lonewolf in our rematch. I told them that I would defeat Nightrain. I even told them that I would walk out of the Beat The Clock Gauntlet match victorious...all of which was TRUE! And like every other time, my words will be the truth! At Slamathon, I will face a tough challenge...quite possibly my toughest challenge to date. Do I think that I will win? I couldn't say. Do I think that I will lose? I couldn't say. Do I think that Sickboy could defeat me? Anything is possible. I would never put your abilities in to question, Curtis. So at Slamathon, may the best man win. And regardless of what happens for either of us...win or lose...we just have to remember one thing...

WE'RE JUST BETTER THAN THEM!