Post by SJ Funk on Jun 5, 2013 17:50:18 GMT -5
Do you feel them?
Those Butterflies, Those Nerves
Churning away, deep, in the pit of your stomach.
Don’t fear them, use them.
Those butterflies will grow bigger,
And stronger, and stronger.
Those Butterflies will turn into Tigers,
And this year this TIGER is going to ROAR!
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Time: 1200hrs (local time)
Location: Clifden, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland.
*We begin to fade up to the sound of songbirds chirping, singing their songs. The mid-day Irish sun shines brightly down onto the calm blue Atlantic Ocean, across the greens and browns of the local woodland and surrounding fields. Shining through the double glazed clear glass window and door panels, through into an airy living room. A room decked out with pale magnolia walls, pine wood style laminated flooring, white fabric single chairs and a corner sofa, behind which sits a small to medium sized Calamondin tree and upon which sits the recognisable figure of SJ Funk. Sporting a usual pair of black combat style trousers, a white Help the Heroes tribute t-shirt and white Lonsdale training shoes. Sitting opposite, in one of the single seater chairs, is one of the less used PCW interviewers, Monica Garcia, who is sporting a black sleeveless women’s tee and a pair of faded blue jeans.*
MG – Hello everyone, fans of PCW, today I’m here with a true legend throughout the world of wrestling, and a man who is making his comeback to the PCW this up and coming Rapture. Britain’s own, “The Original Showstealer” SJ Funk. *Monica turns to SJ.* Hello, SJ, and thanks for allow me to conduct this interview with you. More so thanks for allowing me to be the first to conduct an interview since your return to PCW.
SJ – It’s my pleasure Monica.
MG – Okay, so last week you made your return to PCW TV. Appearing on Rapture to make a couple of statements. Firstly about returning to PCW in a more competitive structure, but more so about PCW’s owner Terrell Ryder and his actions over the course of the past as you put it, several months. In Regards to those comments, there are people and rumours that have circulated, that you were just saying those things in regards to your match against Michael Morrison, where you cashed in your chance at the title. As Ludacris, and that you are only sore because you lost the match. How do you respond to those?
SJ – It’s simple, those rumours have come from none other than Ryder’s office. Ryder asked if I wanted the match, I said yes, there was no mention in the discussion between us back then, that goes on to state, I wanted to cash in. Hell back than I wasn’t even bothered about the title, I wasn’t interested in winning the title. At first, when it happened I thought to myself, maybe it was just an oversight, a mistake by the PCW staff, but then I found out that it was Ryder who told the referee, he told Jimmy, to announce it as a title match. Therefore, there was no mistake, there was no cross communication at all. Ryder was obviously making sure that either one, I was going to win, therefore become the new champ resulting in me having to come back to PCW in a more active roll back then. Rather than just do that show as a one night stand deal. Or two, which is the option that came to fruition, that I’d lose and therefor lose the shot at the title in the future.
MG – But what about those who are saying you are bitter that you lost the match?
SJ – Everyone has their opinion and that’s their right. However their opinion is wrong in this case. I lost my shot at becoming the champion when I lost to Morrison. That was my chance, and I lost, no ifs or buts, there was no screwjob involved. I lost the match fair and square. I’m not bitter I lost. I’m disappointed I did, but that would be the same as for any of my previous defeats in wrestling, just as it will in the future. But fair play to Morrison, he beat me, he was the better man on the night. So I hold no grudges.
MG – I see, now you said there were two options, in what you claim to be Ryder’s thought process. The other being you coming back full time if you won the title. Obviously you are claiming that now, but back then, you say you didn’t want to. But what would you have done if you did win the title back then?
SJ – Hell, I would have had no choice but to return. What good is a champion if he isn’t going to be around for more than a week at a time? If I became the champion, I would have to keep appearing on the shows, to keep the title prestige as high as it should be. I would also, as a personal preference, make sure that the fans would see the champion as close to every show as possible. Ryder, knows that too. Hell anyone who knows me would let you know that too. I’ve always been about the fans, back then, if I won the title match, would have been no different.
MG – So basically, it was, as you believe, to be a trap, set by Ryder, one as to which you could not escape from. Well, not unless you intentionally lost the match.
SJ – Well Monica, you’ve known me back in the EWF’s brief comeback a few years back. What do you make of that thought?
MG – I don’t think you would have done that…
SJ – But you never know. Yeah, it’s true, someone else in my position may well have lost it on purpose. But that’s not me. I’m don’t go out to anyway with the intention of losing anything on purpose. Anyone who has that thought process should definitely not be a part of the world of wrestling.
MG – There was that time in one of your previous companies, where you let the guy who thought he was a superhero retain his title in a three way title match.
SJ – Ahh yes, Breadman. The man who thought he was the greatest superhero in the world fighting all the evil doers, who would end up being his opponents, all of whom were just on the payroll of his nemesis.. Hmm... Can’t quite remember who that was again, but you get the drift. But yes, you’re right, at that time, I in the end helped Breadman retain his Sadistic Hardcore Title. Although, I do recall that he changed its name when he won it.
MG – I remember, some weird name.
SJ – The Fluffy Bunny Title. Sure, it went down as a loss against me, but in the end, The Hardcore, sorry, fluffy bunny title was not something that I craved, and felt that it was better served by staying with Breadman, rather than for it to go to BW. So I decided, to speak to Breadman and work together to defeat the Evil Doer BW. Bearing in mind that on the same night I was teaming with my brother Brian to take down BW and his partner Lonewolf to win the tag team titles. And that’s a different LoneWolf than the one we have in PCW. So that was the reason for that.
MG – Any other time, that happened?
SJ – Nope, I don’t like to make a habit of being a hypocrite. Although back at the Scott Hill Memorial Show, I was tempted to do so to Frank, back in that 75 man battle royal. But he was eliminated before the end. But that was more for respect, being Frank and Scott were each other’s best man.
MG – That would be understandable. I think we’re getting a little off topic though.
SJ – Just a little.
MG – Okay, well to get back to things. Why did you stay away from PCW, for the amount of time that you have in, after that match. With a lot of people believing that, the match against Morrison was some eye-opener, with it being for the title and you losing it. An eye-opener to say that you were not as good as you once were, that you are not good enough anymore. What do you say to that?
SJ – Whoever said that is clutching. No, I was bested on one night. Look at my record in PCW though. One defeat, no draws and several victories. My record till that night was the only roster member with a decent undefeated streak, an undefeated streak that was not exactly against weak opponents either. Jay Thunder, James Baker, Sickboy, Nightrain. Three of those came in one match too. That being the first official PCW, Struggle For Power Battlefield. Sure my loss was a title match, but look who it was against... Michael Morrison. The man held that title for quite a while. He was a tough competitor in the ring, no one can and should take that away from him, no matter what happened, when he left. I say that cause, I don’t know why he did leave.
As for not being good enough to win the title. Sure I wasn’t that night. Maybe on another night it may have been different. Who knows? The fact is, that night wasn’t to be. But one match, one chance at a title is nothing to say that I am not good enough to hold it. Not now, not in the future. I know that my ability is still there. I know that I’m not past it, as the say goes. But the truth is, I have not been, over the past several years motivated by titles. They were meaningless to me. If I won, sure, I would have proudly wore it. I would done the best to be the best champion that the PCW has ever had, or ever would. But it wasn’t to be, and damn am I getting repetitive. But it’s true. The thing is, if history is to be looked at… Yes I know people continuously say history doesn’t repeat itself. But who ever had that idea is completely stupid. Let’s take… Hmm… Yeah, a subject I’m very familiar with. Let’s take war for instance. It’s always been started in one of a couple of ways. You get a leader of a nation, a party of sorts, and they either one. Try to invade other countries to come up with the whole “world domination thing”. Or they would be a dictator, of which no one likes and then there is civil unrest and BAM! Civil war.
MG – That’s…..
*Monica stops and looks quizzically at SJ.*
SJ – Yup, you’ve got what that was a point at too. But enough of that for now. The main point is that history shows that it does in fact repeat itself. Okay so what does history have to do with people believing that I’m not good enough? Simple. Mohammad Ali, he was away from boxing for a while, he made a comeback, people were saying it was a mistake he wasn’t good enough to win the title. What happened? He won the title. Hell he beat a younger and stronger opponent in George Foreman. One of the greatest matches, if I recall, Ali was out of boxing for three and a half years, made a comeback, two matches later and he’s fighting Foreman for the title. Which he then wins via knockout. So that proves that comebacks in more extreme cases are there for people to see. Who’s to say that I can’t do the same?
MG – That’s true, but you’ve said that you’re not motivated by championships. So why would you look to go for the title?
SJ – PCW is the only place I’ve not won a title at, that I’ve been part of. Well, okay, there was the other one, but time there wasn’t the best for me. Besides. If I want to shove the words of the doubters down their throats what better way to do it than win a title. Besides if you recall correctly, I said that I wasn’t previously motivated by the titles. If I’m honest. I think that not caring for the titles were, umm, sort of what was causing the issue with me. The reason as to why I wasn’t going anywhere really.
Sure I was a little bit of a draw for fans. People who like what I do, like what I can do in the ring. Yeah, I was all about being entertaining, and of course winning the match in the process. Out wrestling, out competing my opponent while entertaining the fans. As I return to PCW, that is of course what I’m still going to be about. There is nothing that will change that. Not Ryder, not Syn, not Danielle Lopez or Ryan Reaper. But that is not to say that I have to set some sort of goal. Otherwise I’ll go nowhere in PCW. So I’ve got to aim to become the best in PCW has to offer, and not just with regards to fan favourites, I’m talking about all round. In ring and out of it with the fans.
MG – But where does the title come into it?
SJ – To prove you’re the best, you’ve got to beat the best, and the best the company has to offer is its World Champ. So, the best way to become the best in this place, is not just to win matches, have, what the gamers, well the call of duty online bashers would say, a plus kills to death ratio. Translate to wrestling a plus win to loss ratio. Although that is great, of course, you have to win more than you lose. That’s the only way to even be considered for a title shot. So, yeah. To prove to the Critics, which includes our very own boss, that I’ve still got it, and got what it takes to get to the top of the ranks. Titles are what I’ve got to aim for. Don’t worry though, it’s not like I’m aiming for a title to prove that. I know I can be just like the next guy can. No, I’ll be proud to be a champion once again. Even if it does mean my trophy room, gets filled a bit more. I’ll wear the title with pride and I’ll defend it with pride. Even if it means, that Ryder, who if it comes down to him having something against me, makes me defend it each and every single episode of Rapture and PPV. I will and I’ll do it with pleasure, with pain and with determination to keep it for as long as possible. Hell he could make me defend it not just the once, not even twice, but three times in one night, and I’ll do it. Or at least I’ll do my best to win each one of those matches to keep a hold of it.
MG – Like a true champion.
SJ – Exactly.
MG – Just to pick up on what you said. About Mr Ryder being one of the critics of you...
SJ – Sorry to interrupt. He is not just one. He is one of the biggest critics, if not the biggest.
MG – Okay, but if that is the case, why would he then look to take you to court to get you to come back full time here in PCW?
SJ – Although it may look like you’ve a point on that. But the truth is, Ryder thought that I’d be an easy target, I’m pretty well off, if not more so than him. Sure my possessions, house and cars show that off. But apart from them, I don’t like to flaunt it. I know what it’s like to get by on a normal wage. I know, right, sounds ridiculous. Sounds like I’m taking the piss right. Excuse the French. Now what I’m going to say, I’ve never told anyone outside my family and very close friends. But when I went into the army, my parents were disappointed, they didn’t like my decision. However they respected me and my choice. They respect the military as they should. Hell, they respected me so much for going against them, making a stand that I was joining, that they offered to support me. Now I don’t just mean support me in my decision, they would do that no matter what, but they offered to support me financially. You know, give me an allowance, like all those spoilt rich kids that you see running around, flashing “Daddy’s Cash” thinking they are better than anyone else. Hell, the fact that I joined the army from a rich family was somewhat of a strange decision to a lot of folk. It’s not often, that a guy from a rich family goes off to the military on his own decision. But I did it, and I did it without financial support. Anyway, to get back to the point I was trying to make. I went off on one again, but anyway. Ryder thought that, if he threatened me with legal action, in which I either make an appearance and return or be taken to court. He thought, all, I’ll be one of those rich gits who settle outside of court to stop this thing form, you know like Michael Jackson did several times. But he guessed wrong didn’t he. Hell I could have decided to go the full way and sit back and watch as the judge slams him for wasting his precious time.
Besides. I’ve mentioned before that with Ryder, it’s all about his own back pocket. He doesn’t make a decision unless it will benefit him. He took a gamble on me either settling or coming back, in which case, more hits for PCW, from my fans, therefore more money for PCW. Therefore, more money for him to cypher into his own back pocket. This time, I don’t think it’ll be by too much though. I’ve a feeling that there won’t be that many more fans. Sure there may be an increase in people from the UK tuning in. But then again, that could be down to see if Nightrain makes an appearance too.
MG – I see. Now the question a lot of people are asking is are you actually coming back for good, or at least a long stint. Or is this just a one night deal. Or as you call them another one night stand?
SJ – We’ll see. By that, I mean, we’ll see what Ryder and the he-bitch Simmons has in store. As I said on Rapture the other week, I’m looking to comeback full time. I’ve been away for too long, and the people who cheer and support me deserve to see me more than just a one off deal, or watching re-runs of some of my past matches. So as long as Ryder and Simmons have nothing up their sleeve to take me out, in attempt to break my contract, I’ll be back for an extended stay. I know there are those in PCW, both on the roster and backstage who don’t believe that I’ll be returning for good. But the truth is that I will be. Whether they like it or they don’t.
MG – That’s good to know. Now, we know why you don’t like Mr Ryder, but what do you have against Ms Simmons?
SJ – Well, promising Ryder all the anal he can take, she’s got him wrapped round her finger. Or as the phrase goes back home, “under the thumb”. Simmons, like a lot of people that I’ve seen in the past, she cares only about herself. She uses those around her for her own good. She doesn’t care for Ryder, She doesn’t care for those in her little group. Which incidentally includes the PCW’s very own world heavyweight champ. So that says a lot about her perspective on this company. She is using in, and those around her. Abusing her power. So much so, that she reminds me of that parasite of wrestling. You know, the one who had to compete under different pseudo names, while running his own company, just so he could be the champ. Hell, please don’t let me find out that is in fact who he-she turns out to be. That would destroy this place. In fact the longer she remains in charge the more and more “bad press” this place will get.
That of course has the knock-on effect that less and less people will start to tune in, or should that be more and more people will tune out. Ratings will drop, this place will start getting less and less revenue from the fans and sink. I’ve seen it happen before. Not that she cares. She’s already made it known that the most important entity in this whole business, that being the fan base. She just doesn’t give a crap about. She couldn’t care less if this week at Rapture, that none of the fans turn up. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if she thought that, in itself, would be a bonus. She’d see it as a plus.
MG – So you believe that she is going to destroy PCW?
SJ – If she carries on with the thought process she has now then the longer it goes the worse the effects will be. It’s like the up and coming pay-per-view, Slamathon. Both Ryan Robinson and Danielle Lopez only got their title shots having to go with underhanded tactics. I don’t agree with what they did, even if the Gambino deserved it. But you never, ever hit a guy in the balls. Especially with a sledgehammer. That’s just wrong.
MG – That’s what you disagree with? The sledgehammer, as opposed to the flamethrower?
SJ – Hmm, Yup. Besides, there’s nothing better than being nice and toasty.
MG – Oh, that’s bad SJ, really bad.
SJ – But funny. But yeah, he was obviously cold, that’s why Reaper did that. The thing with the pliers and his fingers. Ahh, what’s a few broken phalanges. Those are recoverable.
MG – So is a shot to the nether regions.
SJ – In some cases so are burns. But a shot to the nuts with a sledgehammer, that could have some everlasting damage. Oh wait, hold it. If that’s right, maybe they’ve done the world a favour. No Gambino offspring. The world is already a better place.
MG – That’s awful SJ.
SJ – But probably true if he were to have kids that turn out like him. Anyway, enough about him.
MG – Okay, before we go on about this week coming, back on Rapture you said something about Mr Ryder being in a lawsuit of his own, one not related to the ones he brought about against you. Can you clarify further on that?
SJ – I wish I could, unfortunately for now, I can’t. All I know, is that there is a person, someone who I know, that has launched a lawsuit against him. But with it being a closed lawsuit, I can’t go into further details other than that. Ask Ryder himself what I’m talking about, he maybe able to go into further details.
MG – Okay. Well that brings us up to this week, more specifically this Saturday night. Your competitive in ring return to PCW. How do you feel about the return?
SJ – I know that I’ve done all the preparation that I could have done to this point. I’m feeling great physically. I’m fully prepared for this match mentally. So, yup, I guess I’m feeling good, pretty good actually. Hopefully, the preparation and the ability that I know I have, can turn this match into a great performance and a victory.
MG – So, if you’re feeling that good, what do you think of your opponent?
SJ – Smith Jones. Hmm, I’ve seen some of his matches, and it’s impressive that’s for certain. He’s going to be a leading star in the future, right now he’s coming up as a big name. Hell he did well in the Struggle for Power Battlefield match, one of the last five. Okay, you get nothing for finishing second. But that is a pretty good showing.
MG – Not as good as yours.
SJ – That’s true. But, he did a great job. He’s got a tough match coming up at Slamathon, with a match against the returning Nightrain. No doubt, the guy will be thinking that this week is just going to be a warm up, or at least that’s what he’ll probably be praying for. Unfortunately, I’m not planning to let this be that kind of match for him. I know he has the talent and deserves to be here. Just like I am aiming to prove that I still deserve to be here.
MG – How do you see your chances in the match against Jones?
SJ – I believe my chances are good.
MG – Do you think you’ll walk away with the victory?
SJ – I think I have the chance to do so, and I’ll be pushing for that. After all there is nothing worse than going into a match, no matter what it is, Wrestling, Football, NFL, with a losing mentality. It’ll just turn out to be the biggest mistake someone can make. So there is no chance that I’m going to go into this match thinking, that I’m going to lose. But yeah, I think I can walk away with the victory. As to whether I will or not. That is for fate to decide. But I’ll be doing my hardest to win.
MG – Okay. Well that’s all the questions that I’ve got. Thank you for the interview.
SJ – It’s been a pleasure.
*Monica turns to the camera.*
MG – Well, unfortunately folks that is all we have time for today. So with some deep thoughts on things that was SJ Funk, and I am of course Monica Garcia, bidding you a goodnight and see you at Rapture.
*With that the scene fades to black.*
*We begin to fade up into a dimly lit hotel suite room. The room dimmed slightly due to the lightness of the room itself. A bright striped yellow wall is covered mostly by a large designer framed mirror which hangs above a red fabric sofa. Upon the sofa, wearing a black “Original Showstealer” t-shirt and dark olive green style combat trousers, is none other than “The Original Showstealer” Himself. SJ Funk.*
SJ – So this is it, the final countdown. The countdown to me returning. I know, again right.
This time, I’ve not been asked to come back to help out. I decided to return myself. Sure, I had the incentives from Ryder’s stupidity. But, those threats did nothing but motivate me, to get off my arse and get back into the swing of the whole wrestling industry.
I know a lot of people will be wondering, what the hell I’ve been doing to keep myself in shape over the past several months. Well, the only major thing other than training, was a month long trek through Borneo, with a couple of old army buddies of mine. All in the aid of charity, which we managed to raise quite a lot. That however was a hellacious task to complete, but we did it. We didn’t quit. But then again, I wouldn’t have expected anything less than that from the guys who went. But that isn’t important now. That was then, this is now. This is the time when I am coming back more focused than I ever was before in my short and stuttery career here in PCW. Before, I didn’t have any real goals. I didn’t set myself any targets to aim for.
That I know was a huge mistake, this time is different, and this time I’m focused. I’ve set my goals. The road to reach those targets start this week. They start here in Sacramento, California. They start in my return match. A match against the only man in PCW to have no first name but two surnames. Mr Smith Jones.
It seems to me, that like everyone else around this place, many people believed that I was not going to be serious in what I said on Rapture. Many people believed that I would come out this week, stating that this match was in fact just another one night stand. Another time where I return for one, maybe even two matches. But you rest assured that is not the case this time. I know there are going to be those out there that are not going to, or willing to, believe this as fact. But it’s the truth, so whether you believe it or not, makes no difference.
In fact there seems to be a few people around here that thinks that I won’t even turn up on Saturday and compete. So much so that they are not even taking the time to acknowledge that Saturday, will see another brutal battle, rather than some disappointment and deletion of a match, or even worse have it replaced with a match that includes the Jobber for Hire Squadron, that PCW hides away in the basement. People with that thought process are going be found wanting quickly.
It’s funny too, seeing the last set of people just so happen to include Nightrain. They guy that’s a fellow Brit, but at the same time, a guys that, well, isn’t too bright. Although, he has sort of been somewhat of a help. Of course it’s unwanted help, but help nonetheless. After all, it is Nightrain that has been most active on the social networking, more specific, twitter. Doing so, and make the remarks that he has done, well, those have went out and somewhat distracted my opponent. So, it’s been a little bit of a help. Again, I must stress, it’s not help that I particular requested nor wanted. However Nightrain, there is one thing that pretty much annoyed me a little. You see, you and my opponent this week, Smith Jones, have been bickering like two little girls, or should that be geeks, hiding behind computer screens, typing away on twitter. I came on, just to let you know, that before you two can actually get to each other, one of you has to face me.
But Train, you’re remark in response to me pointing out that Jones has to face me before Slamathon. You know the one where you claimed that I’m the least of his problems. Yeah, right. Because I’m nothing huh? Just another average Joe to you I suppose Train. The way it is Train, is this week, in a one on one match, it is me that Jones will be facing, not you. It’s me that he will be competing against this week… It’s another three weeks till you will get your chance to take him on, Train, not this week. So as far as anyone with even half a brain cell would understand, that his top priority should be focusing upon his next opponent. The opponent he is set to take on, not someone he is down to take on in several weeks’ time. But knowing you, and you idiotic mind, you’re going to have something sorted, sorry planned to happen come Rapture. I’ve seen you work before. I know what you’re all about Train, don’t forget we’ve gone up against each other before. I know what to expect from you. Unlike Jones. Why am I pointing this out? Simple. You interfere in this match Train, and it won’t just be Jones you’ll have to worry about. Oh and before you think it good to get on your high-horse fella. That’s no threat, it’s a god damn promise.
Well, that seems to bring me up to the one they call Smith Jones. A name that sounds more like someone’s double barrelled surname. Hell what can I say about names, hell my surname is a style of music I don’t even listen to.
Anyway, Mr Jones. It seem like Ryder thought it be wise, or more punishment for me bad mouthing him to people, that he’d place me against one of the big fast rising stars in PCW. Although, some, no make that a lot of people will see it that way I, however do not. I’m not one to moan and bitch about who my opponent is, nor will I be. I’ll happily face off against anyone. I don’t back down from challenges. This week is no exception. This week, in a comeback match I face off against you. That is going to be a tough challenge for me. One to which I am looking forward to. I love a challenge. I’ve faced up against challenges all my life, this is no difference.
The fact that I am going up against someone of your calibre Jones, makes me glad, it makes me happy, but mostly, it makes it more interesting. To face someone like you is going to make things just that little extra tough. To a lot of people, people who think they’re the best, they’re better than everyone else, they hate having to face off against such competition, knowing full well, they’re going to their come out on top of one of the greatest matches. People who don’t care for real competition. I’m going to say that you’re not one of those people, after all. You’ve agreed to match against Nightrain at Slamathon. That’s no easy task either.
However, your focus fella, needs to be looking no further than me. Sure you and Train have beef. Everyone and one point finds themself having a beef with someone. It doesn’t problems all too often. Well that is of course if that beef is causing someone to lose the grip from their current. It makes them think of a potential up and coming battle, that is scheduled or to be scheduled and makes them lose focus on the current. Now I’m not saying people should not look to the future. Everyone should, but when you’ve got things in your life, where you can’t afford to look too far ahead. It’s a dangerous game to play.
The only words that have come from you about me so far Jones, is the ones where you stated that Train and myself were fighting over you. Really? Are you truly serious on that one? I don’t recall that by stating a fact to both Train and you, would constitute as fighting over you. But apart from that you’ve remained silent, like a man waiting in the shadows for his prey.
Well, you carry on fella. I don’t mind. After, all each and every time someone has done that thinking they can out smart me, make me look foolish that way. It’s came back to bite them on their arse.
Nope, it seems to me Smithy, like you are not even thinking about me as a worthy opponent. Sort of like you are underestimating me, underestimating my ability to compete. As though I’m not really worth your time or your effort.
I severely hope that isn’t the case Jones. I really do hope that you don’t underestimate me. I hope you find it fitting to come to the ring on Saturday and be prepared, because I’m not taking you lightly, nor will I be taking it lightly on you. This Saturday, is going to be hell, it’s going to be a war. So you better hope that you come prepare for it. I know that I have.
So please Jonesy, get your arse into gear. Stop concentrating on Train till our match is over. That is all I ask. Concentrate on facing me, give me the tough match that I’m looking for. Either way though, Jones. I’ll be seeing you in the ring on Saturday night, live on Rapture.
So until then fella….
*With that the camera begins to fade to black as the scene ends.*
Those Butterflies, Those Nerves
Churning away, deep, in the pit of your stomach.
Don’t fear them, use them.
Those butterflies will grow bigger,
And stronger, and stronger.
Those Butterflies will turn into Tigers,
And this year this TIGER is going to ROAR!
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Time: 1200hrs (local time)
Location: Clifden, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland.
*We begin to fade up to the sound of songbirds chirping, singing their songs. The mid-day Irish sun shines brightly down onto the calm blue Atlantic Ocean, across the greens and browns of the local woodland and surrounding fields. Shining through the double glazed clear glass window and door panels, through into an airy living room. A room decked out with pale magnolia walls, pine wood style laminated flooring, white fabric single chairs and a corner sofa, behind which sits a small to medium sized Calamondin tree and upon which sits the recognisable figure of SJ Funk. Sporting a usual pair of black combat style trousers, a white Help the Heroes tribute t-shirt and white Lonsdale training shoes. Sitting opposite, in one of the single seater chairs, is one of the less used PCW interviewers, Monica Garcia, who is sporting a black sleeveless women’s tee and a pair of faded blue jeans.*
MG – Hello everyone, fans of PCW, today I’m here with a true legend throughout the world of wrestling, and a man who is making his comeback to the PCW this up and coming Rapture. Britain’s own, “The Original Showstealer” SJ Funk. *Monica turns to SJ.* Hello, SJ, and thanks for allow me to conduct this interview with you. More so thanks for allowing me to be the first to conduct an interview since your return to PCW.
SJ – It’s my pleasure Monica.
MG – Okay, so last week you made your return to PCW TV. Appearing on Rapture to make a couple of statements. Firstly about returning to PCW in a more competitive structure, but more so about PCW’s owner Terrell Ryder and his actions over the course of the past as you put it, several months. In Regards to those comments, there are people and rumours that have circulated, that you were just saying those things in regards to your match against Michael Morrison, where you cashed in your chance at the title. As Ludacris, and that you are only sore because you lost the match. How do you respond to those?
SJ – It’s simple, those rumours have come from none other than Ryder’s office. Ryder asked if I wanted the match, I said yes, there was no mention in the discussion between us back then, that goes on to state, I wanted to cash in. Hell back than I wasn’t even bothered about the title, I wasn’t interested in winning the title. At first, when it happened I thought to myself, maybe it was just an oversight, a mistake by the PCW staff, but then I found out that it was Ryder who told the referee, he told Jimmy, to announce it as a title match. Therefore, there was no mistake, there was no cross communication at all. Ryder was obviously making sure that either one, I was going to win, therefore become the new champ resulting in me having to come back to PCW in a more active roll back then. Rather than just do that show as a one night stand deal. Or two, which is the option that came to fruition, that I’d lose and therefor lose the shot at the title in the future.
MG – But what about those who are saying you are bitter that you lost the match?
SJ – Everyone has their opinion and that’s their right. However their opinion is wrong in this case. I lost my shot at becoming the champion when I lost to Morrison. That was my chance, and I lost, no ifs or buts, there was no screwjob involved. I lost the match fair and square. I’m not bitter I lost. I’m disappointed I did, but that would be the same as for any of my previous defeats in wrestling, just as it will in the future. But fair play to Morrison, he beat me, he was the better man on the night. So I hold no grudges.
MG – I see, now you said there were two options, in what you claim to be Ryder’s thought process. The other being you coming back full time if you won the title. Obviously you are claiming that now, but back then, you say you didn’t want to. But what would you have done if you did win the title back then?
SJ – Hell, I would have had no choice but to return. What good is a champion if he isn’t going to be around for more than a week at a time? If I became the champion, I would have to keep appearing on the shows, to keep the title prestige as high as it should be. I would also, as a personal preference, make sure that the fans would see the champion as close to every show as possible. Ryder, knows that too. Hell anyone who knows me would let you know that too. I’ve always been about the fans, back then, if I won the title match, would have been no different.
MG – So basically, it was, as you believe, to be a trap, set by Ryder, one as to which you could not escape from. Well, not unless you intentionally lost the match.
SJ – Well Monica, you’ve known me back in the EWF’s brief comeback a few years back. What do you make of that thought?
MG – I don’t think you would have done that…
SJ – But you never know. Yeah, it’s true, someone else in my position may well have lost it on purpose. But that’s not me. I’m don’t go out to anyway with the intention of losing anything on purpose. Anyone who has that thought process should definitely not be a part of the world of wrestling.
MG – There was that time in one of your previous companies, where you let the guy who thought he was a superhero retain his title in a three way title match.
SJ – Ahh yes, Breadman. The man who thought he was the greatest superhero in the world fighting all the evil doers, who would end up being his opponents, all of whom were just on the payroll of his nemesis.. Hmm... Can’t quite remember who that was again, but you get the drift. But yes, you’re right, at that time, I in the end helped Breadman retain his Sadistic Hardcore Title. Although, I do recall that he changed its name when he won it.
MG – I remember, some weird name.
SJ – The Fluffy Bunny Title. Sure, it went down as a loss against me, but in the end, The Hardcore, sorry, fluffy bunny title was not something that I craved, and felt that it was better served by staying with Breadman, rather than for it to go to BW. So I decided, to speak to Breadman and work together to defeat the Evil Doer BW. Bearing in mind that on the same night I was teaming with my brother Brian to take down BW and his partner Lonewolf to win the tag team titles. And that’s a different LoneWolf than the one we have in PCW. So that was the reason for that.
MG – Any other time, that happened?
SJ – Nope, I don’t like to make a habit of being a hypocrite. Although back at the Scott Hill Memorial Show, I was tempted to do so to Frank, back in that 75 man battle royal. But he was eliminated before the end. But that was more for respect, being Frank and Scott were each other’s best man.
MG – That would be understandable. I think we’re getting a little off topic though.
SJ – Just a little.
MG – Okay, well to get back to things. Why did you stay away from PCW, for the amount of time that you have in, after that match. With a lot of people believing that, the match against Morrison was some eye-opener, with it being for the title and you losing it. An eye-opener to say that you were not as good as you once were, that you are not good enough anymore. What do you say to that?
SJ – Whoever said that is clutching. No, I was bested on one night. Look at my record in PCW though. One defeat, no draws and several victories. My record till that night was the only roster member with a decent undefeated streak, an undefeated streak that was not exactly against weak opponents either. Jay Thunder, James Baker, Sickboy, Nightrain. Three of those came in one match too. That being the first official PCW, Struggle For Power Battlefield. Sure my loss was a title match, but look who it was against... Michael Morrison. The man held that title for quite a while. He was a tough competitor in the ring, no one can and should take that away from him, no matter what happened, when he left. I say that cause, I don’t know why he did leave.
As for not being good enough to win the title. Sure I wasn’t that night. Maybe on another night it may have been different. Who knows? The fact is, that night wasn’t to be. But one match, one chance at a title is nothing to say that I am not good enough to hold it. Not now, not in the future. I know that my ability is still there. I know that I’m not past it, as the say goes. But the truth is, I have not been, over the past several years motivated by titles. They were meaningless to me. If I won, sure, I would have proudly wore it. I would done the best to be the best champion that the PCW has ever had, or ever would. But it wasn’t to be, and damn am I getting repetitive. But it’s true. The thing is, if history is to be looked at… Yes I know people continuously say history doesn’t repeat itself. But who ever had that idea is completely stupid. Let’s take… Hmm… Yeah, a subject I’m very familiar with. Let’s take war for instance. It’s always been started in one of a couple of ways. You get a leader of a nation, a party of sorts, and they either one. Try to invade other countries to come up with the whole “world domination thing”. Or they would be a dictator, of which no one likes and then there is civil unrest and BAM! Civil war.
MG – That’s…..
*Monica stops and looks quizzically at SJ.*
SJ – Yup, you’ve got what that was a point at too. But enough of that for now. The main point is that history shows that it does in fact repeat itself. Okay so what does history have to do with people believing that I’m not good enough? Simple. Mohammad Ali, he was away from boxing for a while, he made a comeback, people were saying it was a mistake he wasn’t good enough to win the title. What happened? He won the title. Hell he beat a younger and stronger opponent in George Foreman. One of the greatest matches, if I recall, Ali was out of boxing for three and a half years, made a comeback, two matches later and he’s fighting Foreman for the title. Which he then wins via knockout. So that proves that comebacks in more extreme cases are there for people to see. Who’s to say that I can’t do the same?
MG – That’s true, but you’ve said that you’re not motivated by championships. So why would you look to go for the title?
SJ – PCW is the only place I’ve not won a title at, that I’ve been part of. Well, okay, there was the other one, but time there wasn’t the best for me. Besides. If I want to shove the words of the doubters down their throats what better way to do it than win a title. Besides if you recall correctly, I said that I wasn’t previously motivated by the titles. If I’m honest. I think that not caring for the titles were, umm, sort of what was causing the issue with me. The reason as to why I wasn’t going anywhere really.
Sure I was a little bit of a draw for fans. People who like what I do, like what I can do in the ring. Yeah, I was all about being entertaining, and of course winning the match in the process. Out wrestling, out competing my opponent while entertaining the fans. As I return to PCW, that is of course what I’m still going to be about. There is nothing that will change that. Not Ryder, not Syn, not Danielle Lopez or Ryan Reaper. But that is not to say that I have to set some sort of goal. Otherwise I’ll go nowhere in PCW. So I’ve got to aim to become the best in PCW has to offer, and not just with regards to fan favourites, I’m talking about all round. In ring and out of it with the fans.
MG – But where does the title come into it?
SJ – To prove you’re the best, you’ve got to beat the best, and the best the company has to offer is its World Champ. So, the best way to become the best in this place, is not just to win matches, have, what the gamers, well the call of duty online bashers would say, a plus kills to death ratio. Translate to wrestling a plus win to loss ratio. Although that is great, of course, you have to win more than you lose. That’s the only way to even be considered for a title shot. So, yeah. To prove to the Critics, which includes our very own boss, that I’ve still got it, and got what it takes to get to the top of the ranks. Titles are what I’ve got to aim for. Don’t worry though, it’s not like I’m aiming for a title to prove that. I know I can be just like the next guy can. No, I’ll be proud to be a champion once again. Even if it does mean my trophy room, gets filled a bit more. I’ll wear the title with pride and I’ll defend it with pride. Even if it means, that Ryder, who if it comes down to him having something against me, makes me defend it each and every single episode of Rapture and PPV. I will and I’ll do it with pleasure, with pain and with determination to keep it for as long as possible. Hell he could make me defend it not just the once, not even twice, but three times in one night, and I’ll do it. Or at least I’ll do my best to win each one of those matches to keep a hold of it.
MG – Like a true champion.
SJ – Exactly.
MG – Just to pick up on what you said. About Mr Ryder being one of the critics of you...
SJ – Sorry to interrupt. He is not just one. He is one of the biggest critics, if not the biggest.
MG – Okay, but if that is the case, why would he then look to take you to court to get you to come back full time here in PCW?
SJ – Although it may look like you’ve a point on that. But the truth is, Ryder thought that I’d be an easy target, I’m pretty well off, if not more so than him. Sure my possessions, house and cars show that off. But apart from them, I don’t like to flaunt it. I know what it’s like to get by on a normal wage. I know, right, sounds ridiculous. Sounds like I’m taking the piss right. Excuse the French. Now what I’m going to say, I’ve never told anyone outside my family and very close friends. But when I went into the army, my parents were disappointed, they didn’t like my decision. However they respected me and my choice. They respect the military as they should. Hell, they respected me so much for going against them, making a stand that I was joining, that they offered to support me. Now I don’t just mean support me in my decision, they would do that no matter what, but they offered to support me financially. You know, give me an allowance, like all those spoilt rich kids that you see running around, flashing “Daddy’s Cash” thinking they are better than anyone else. Hell, the fact that I joined the army from a rich family was somewhat of a strange decision to a lot of folk. It’s not often, that a guy from a rich family goes off to the military on his own decision. But I did it, and I did it without financial support. Anyway, to get back to the point I was trying to make. I went off on one again, but anyway. Ryder thought that, if he threatened me with legal action, in which I either make an appearance and return or be taken to court. He thought, all, I’ll be one of those rich gits who settle outside of court to stop this thing form, you know like Michael Jackson did several times. But he guessed wrong didn’t he. Hell I could have decided to go the full way and sit back and watch as the judge slams him for wasting his precious time.
Besides. I’ve mentioned before that with Ryder, it’s all about his own back pocket. He doesn’t make a decision unless it will benefit him. He took a gamble on me either settling or coming back, in which case, more hits for PCW, from my fans, therefore more money for PCW. Therefore, more money for him to cypher into his own back pocket. This time, I don’t think it’ll be by too much though. I’ve a feeling that there won’t be that many more fans. Sure there may be an increase in people from the UK tuning in. But then again, that could be down to see if Nightrain makes an appearance too.
MG – I see. Now the question a lot of people are asking is are you actually coming back for good, or at least a long stint. Or is this just a one night deal. Or as you call them another one night stand?
SJ – We’ll see. By that, I mean, we’ll see what Ryder and the he-bitch Simmons has in store. As I said on Rapture the other week, I’m looking to comeback full time. I’ve been away for too long, and the people who cheer and support me deserve to see me more than just a one off deal, or watching re-runs of some of my past matches. So as long as Ryder and Simmons have nothing up their sleeve to take me out, in attempt to break my contract, I’ll be back for an extended stay. I know there are those in PCW, both on the roster and backstage who don’t believe that I’ll be returning for good. But the truth is that I will be. Whether they like it or they don’t.
MG – That’s good to know. Now, we know why you don’t like Mr Ryder, but what do you have against Ms Simmons?
SJ – Well, promising Ryder all the anal he can take, she’s got him wrapped round her finger. Or as the phrase goes back home, “under the thumb”. Simmons, like a lot of people that I’ve seen in the past, she cares only about herself. She uses those around her for her own good. She doesn’t care for Ryder, She doesn’t care for those in her little group. Which incidentally includes the PCW’s very own world heavyweight champ. So that says a lot about her perspective on this company. She is using in, and those around her. Abusing her power. So much so, that she reminds me of that parasite of wrestling. You know, the one who had to compete under different pseudo names, while running his own company, just so he could be the champ. Hell, please don’t let me find out that is in fact who he-she turns out to be. That would destroy this place. In fact the longer she remains in charge the more and more “bad press” this place will get.
That of course has the knock-on effect that less and less people will start to tune in, or should that be more and more people will tune out. Ratings will drop, this place will start getting less and less revenue from the fans and sink. I’ve seen it happen before. Not that she cares. She’s already made it known that the most important entity in this whole business, that being the fan base. She just doesn’t give a crap about. She couldn’t care less if this week at Rapture, that none of the fans turn up. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if she thought that, in itself, would be a bonus. She’d see it as a plus.
MG – So you believe that she is going to destroy PCW?
SJ – If she carries on with the thought process she has now then the longer it goes the worse the effects will be. It’s like the up and coming pay-per-view, Slamathon. Both Ryan Robinson and Danielle Lopez only got their title shots having to go with underhanded tactics. I don’t agree with what they did, even if the Gambino deserved it. But you never, ever hit a guy in the balls. Especially with a sledgehammer. That’s just wrong.
MG – That’s what you disagree with? The sledgehammer, as opposed to the flamethrower?
SJ – Hmm, Yup. Besides, there’s nothing better than being nice and toasty.
MG – Oh, that’s bad SJ, really bad.
SJ – But funny. But yeah, he was obviously cold, that’s why Reaper did that. The thing with the pliers and his fingers. Ahh, what’s a few broken phalanges. Those are recoverable.
MG – So is a shot to the nether regions.
SJ – In some cases so are burns. But a shot to the nuts with a sledgehammer, that could have some everlasting damage. Oh wait, hold it. If that’s right, maybe they’ve done the world a favour. No Gambino offspring. The world is already a better place.
MG – That’s awful SJ.
SJ – But probably true if he were to have kids that turn out like him. Anyway, enough about him.
MG – Okay, before we go on about this week coming, back on Rapture you said something about Mr Ryder being in a lawsuit of his own, one not related to the ones he brought about against you. Can you clarify further on that?
SJ – I wish I could, unfortunately for now, I can’t. All I know, is that there is a person, someone who I know, that has launched a lawsuit against him. But with it being a closed lawsuit, I can’t go into further details other than that. Ask Ryder himself what I’m talking about, he maybe able to go into further details.
MG – Okay. Well that brings us up to this week, more specifically this Saturday night. Your competitive in ring return to PCW. How do you feel about the return?
SJ – I know that I’ve done all the preparation that I could have done to this point. I’m feeling great physically. I’m fully prepared for this match mentally. So, yup, I guess I’m feeling good, pretty good actually. Hopefully, the preparation and the ability that I know I have, can turn this match into a great performance and a victory.
MG – So, if you’re feeling that good, what do you think of your opponent?
SJ – Smith Jones. Hmm, I’ve seen some of his matches, and it’s impressive that’s for certain. He’s going to be a leading star in the future, right now he’s coming up as a big name. Hell he did well in the Struggle for Power Battlefield match, one of the last five. Okay, you get nothing for finishing second. But that is a pretty good showing.
MG – Not as good as yours.
SJ – That’s true. But, he did a great job. He’s got a tough match coming up at Slamathon, with a match against the returning Nightrain. No doubt, the guy will be thinking that this week is just going to be a warm up, or at least that’s what he’ll probably be praying for. Unfortunately, I’m not planning to let this be that kind of match for him. I know he has the talent and deserves to be here. Just like I am aiming to prove that I still deserve to be here.
MG – How do you see your chances in the match against Jones?
SJ – I believe my chances are good.
MG – Do you think you’ll walk away with the victory?
SJ – I think I have the chance to do so, and I’ll be pushing for that. After all there is nothing worse than going into a match, no matter what it is, Wrestling, Football, NFL, with a losing mentality. It’ll just turn out to be the biggest mistake someone can make. So there is no chance that I’m going to go into this match thinking, that I’m going to lose. But yeah, I think I can walk away with the victory. As to whether I will or not. That is for fate to decide. But I’ll be doing my hardest to win.
MG – Okay. Well that’s all the questions that I’ve got. Thank you for the interview.
SJ – It’s been a pleasure.
*Monica turns to the camera.*
MG – Well, unfortunately folks that is all we have time for today. So with some deep thoughts on things that was SJ Funk, and I am of course Monica Garcia, bidding you a goodnight and see you at Rapture.
*With that the scene fades to black.*
*We begin to fade up into a dimly lit hotel suite room. The room dimmed slightly due to the lightness of the room itself. A bright striped yellow wall is covered mostly by a large designer framed mirror which hangs above a red fabric sofa. Upon the sofa, wearing a black “Original Showstealer” t-shirt and dark olive green style combat trousers, is none other than “The Original Showstealer” Himself. SJ Funk.*
SJ – So this is it, the final countdown. The countdown to me returning. I know, again right.
This time, I’ve not been asked to come back to help out. I decided to return myself. Sure, I had the incentives from Ryder’s stupidity. But, those threats did nothing but motivate me, to get off my arse and get back into the swing of the whole wrestling industry.
I know a lot of people will be wondering, what the hell I’ve been doing to keep myself in shape over the past several months. Well, the only major thing other than training, was a month long trek through Borneo, with a couple of old army buddies of mine. All in the aid of charity, which we managed to raise quite a lot. That however was a hellacious task to complete, but we did it. We didn’t quit. But then again, I wouldn’t have expected anything less than that from the guys who went. But that isn’t important now. That was then, this is now. This is the time when I am coming back more focused than I ever was before in my short and stuttery career here in PCW. Before, I didn’t have any real goals. I didn’t set myself any targets to aim for.
That I know was a huge mistake, this time is different, and this time I’m focused. I’ve set my goals. The road to reach those targets start this week. They start here in Sacramento, California. They start in my return match. A match against the only man in PCW to have no first name but two surnames. Mr Smith Jones.
It seems to me, that like everyone else around this place, many people believed that I was not going to be serious in what I said on Rapture. Many people believed that I would come out this week, stating that this match was in fact just another one night stand. Another time where I return for one, maybe even two matches. But you rest assured that is not the case this time. I know there are going to be those out there that are not going to, or willing to, believe this as fact. But it’s the truth, so whether you believe it or not, makes no difference.
In fact there seems to be a few people around here that thinks that I won’t even turn up on Saturday and compete. So much so that they are not even taking the time to acknowledge that Saturday, will see another brutal battle, rather than some disappointment and deletion of a match, or even worse have it replaced with a match that includes the Jobber for Hire Squadron, that PCW hides away in the basement. People with that thought process are going be found wanting quickly.
It’s funny too, seeing the last set of people just so happen to include Nightrain. They guy that’s a fellow Brit, but at the same time, a guys that, well, isn’t too bright. Although, he has sort of been somewhat of a help. Of course it’s unwanted help, but help nonetheless. After all, it is Nightrain that has been most active on the social networking, more specific, twitter. Doing so, and make the remarks that he has done, well, those have went out and somewhat distracted my opponent. So, it’s been a little bit of a help. Again, I must stress, it’s not help that I particular requested nor wanted. However Nightrain, there is one thing that pretty much annoyed me a little. You see, you and my opponent this week, Smith Jones, have been bickering like two little girls, or should that be geeks, hiding behind computer screens, typing away on twitter. I came on, just to let you know, that before you two can actually get to each other, one of you has to face me.
But Train, you’re remark in response to me pointing out that Jones has to face me before Slamathon. You know the one where you claimed that I’m the least of his problems. Yeah, right. Because I’m nothing huh? Just another average Joe to you I suppose Train. The way it is Train, is this week, in a one on one match, it is me that Jones will be facing, not you. It’s me that he will be competing against this week… It’s another three weeks till you will get your chance to take him on, Train, not this week. So as far as anyone with even half a brain cell would understand, that his top priority should be focusing upon his next opponent. The opponent he is set to take on, not someone he is down to take on in several weeks’ time. But knowing you, and you idiotic mind, you’re going to have something sorted, sorry planned to happen come Rapture. I’ve seen you work before. I know what you’re all about Train, don’t forget we’ve gone up against each other before. I know what to expect from you. Unlike Jones. Why am I pointing this out? Simple. You interfere in this match Train, and it won’t just be Jones you’ll have to worry about. Oh and before you think it good to get on your high-horse fella. That’s no threat, it’s a god damn promise.
Well, that seems to bring me up to the one they call Smith Jones. A name that sounds more like someone’s double barrelled surname. Hell what can I say about names, hell my surname is a style of music I don’t even listen to.
Anyway, Mr Jones. It seem like Ryder thought it be wise, or more punishment for me bad mouthing him to people, that he’d place me against one of the big fast rising stars in PCW. Although, some, no make that a lot of people will see it that way I, however do not. I’m not one to moan and bitch about who my opponent is, nor will I be. I’ll happily face off against anyone. I don’t back down from challenges. This week is no exception. This week, in a comeback match I face off against you. That is going to be a tough challenge for me. One to which I am looking forward to. I love a challenge. I’ve faced up against challenges all my life, this is no difference.
The fact that I am going up against someone of your calibre Jones, makes me glad, it makes me happy, but mostly, it makes it more interesting. To face someone like you is going to make things just that little extra tough. To a lot of people, people who think they’re the best, they’re better than everyone else, they hate having to face off against such competition, knowing full well, they’re going to their come out on top of one of the greatest matches. People who don’t care for real competition. I’m going to say that you’re not one of those people, after all. You’ve agreed to match against Nightrain at Slamathon. That’s no easy task either.
However, your focus fella, needs to be looking no further than me. Sure you and Train have beef. Everyone and one point finds themself having a beef with someone. It doesn’t problems all too often. Well that is of course if that beef is causing someone to lose the grip from their current. It makes them think of a potential up and coming battle, that is scheduled or to be scheduled and makes them lose focus on the current. Now I’m not saying people should not look to the future. Everyone should, but when you’ve got things in your life, where you can’t afford to look too far ahead. It’s a dangerous game to play.
The only words that have come from you about me so far Jones, is the ones where you stated that Train and myself were fighting over you. Really? Are you truly serious on that one? I don’t recall that by stating a fact to both Train and you, would constitute as fighting over you. But apart from that you’ve remained silent, like a man waiting in the shadows for his prey.
Well, you carry on fella. I don’t mind. After, all each and every time someone has done that thinking they can out smart me, make me look foolish that way. It’s came back to bite them on their arse.
Nope, it seems to me Smithy, like you are not even thinking about me as a worthy opponent. Sort of like you are underestimating me, underestimating my ability to compete. As though I’m not really worth your time or your effort.
I severely hope that isn’t the case Jones. I really do hope that you don’t underestimate me. I hope you find it fitting to come to the ring on Saturday and be prepared, because I’m not taking you lightly, nor will I be taking it lightly on you. This Saturday, is going to be hell, it’s going to be a war. So you better hope that you come prepare for it. I know that I have.
So please Jonesy, get your arse into gear. Stop concentrating on Train till our match is over. That is all I ask. Concentrate on facing me, give me the tough match that I’m looking for. Either way though, Jones. I’ll be seeing you in the ring on Saturday night, live on Rapture.
So until then fella….
*With that the camera begins to fade to black as the scene ends.*