Impassionate Words (Genesis)

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As the crowd awaits the next segment of the show, the sounds of Bathory's "In Nominee Satanas" blares over the PA, signaling the arrival of "The Roman Crippler". A chorus of boos are showered down upon him as he draws closer to the ring, but as usual, Primo is un-phased.

I will never get used to that guy. Just look at him? So god damn smug. So high and mighty. I can't stand him.

Like him or not, he's one of the best pound for pound wrestlers on the planet. He showed us at Takedown when he took Kris Cade to task. But something tells me Cade's not what's on his mind right now...

Primo is supplied a mic, and wastes no time in his address.

Brandon. My friend. You poor, poor, misguided soul. At the last Takedown, your words were so eloquent. So passionate. They had such...such meaning to them. It was heartfelt. It really was. Heartfelt in the fact that to this very day your career has been, and forever WILL be marred in failure thanks to me.

The crowd boos. Primo chuckles to himself before continuing.

Let's be men about this. Let's throw all of the needless propaganda out of the window. Let's do away with foolish pride. The same pride that's fueled the farce that is your wrestling career. Less then one year ago, you stood in this ring against me, and Chris Lionheart, for the King Of Crimson Title. And I left both of you beaten, battered, and broken men. So badly did I beat you specifically, that you never showed your face in XWA again. So humiliating was it that you weren't just defeated, but DESTROYED by me, that you chose to QUIT rather then face the fact that I dominated you. There's a word for such action.

Cowardice.

Primo smirks evilly from his words, and the reaction of the crowd.

Come now. We're all rational adults here. Let's stop kidding ourselves. In real life, that's what it's called. When one man is bested by another, and chooses to run rather then redeem himself, he's a coward. Plain and simple. And Brandon? You're a TEXTBOOK coward. You ran away. You ran to other organizations, and talked your usual BS. But the fact of the matter is that it ate away at your soul that no matter what. No matter how much success you had elsewhere, you legacy in XWA was in a pool of your own blood, laying at my feet. And now, your false pride has lead you back here. Now, with baseball bat in hand, almost a year later, you've FINALLY mustered the courage to face your demon. To face the man who beat you within an inch of your misbegotten, pathetic LIFE. And I commend you for it.

Primo paces about the ring as he adds...

It takes a strong man to decide he wants to walk the path of redemption. And that's what you've chosen to do. To you, the night I left you laying in the ring was the defining moment in your career. To men, it was just another night at the office, so to speak. And tonight will be no different. You see, Brandon. I've got more important things to busy myself with then you. AJ Ryder managed to out wit you in your last match, and collect on the bounty placed on your head. But tonight, it won't be about bounties. It won't be about ladders, or stupid, childish gags with idiots. Tonight will be about I, Primo Valiante, The ROMAN CRIPPLER showing the world once again that I'm the best in the world, PERIOD. And doing it at your expense, yet again. And then, when I've handed you another critical and decisive beating, you can fade back into the nothingness from whence you came. This is what you wanted so badly, Come TAKE IT, peon.

The impassionate and cold hearted Primo stands dead center in the ring. The gauntlet had been thrown down. All that remained now was the response.

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Suddenly, Genesis' theme music begins to play over the PA System. The crowd erupts into cheers. This is what the world has waited to see for over a year. Primo & Genesis, FINALLY in the ring to settle the score... or was this, only the beginning of things to come ?

Genesis steps onto the stage. Carrying his trusty friends with him, both 'Pain & Retribution' in each hand. With a cocky smirk on his face. He points one of the bats in Primo's direction, yelling out 'Are You Ready Big Man ?'

Genesis then begins to make his way down the aisle. Fans cheering him on. This is what they came to see tonight. This wasn't about the bounty anymore. This was about two men, whom are after each other's 'blood', so to speak. Neither man would stop until the other couldn't go anymore. Seems like the only thing would seperate Primo and Genesis from tearing each other to part would be death itself.

Genesis enters the ring with Primo. His music... fades out into the background. Gen, sporting a utility belt of some sort around his waist. Places each bat into its respect slots. Then, pulls a microphone out from his coat pocket. Raises it up to his lips and begins to speak to Primo:

Long time, no see Primo my boy. Here you are, talking out of both ends as usual. Surprised you don't need a 2nd microphone to do all that... You must be a the 'BEST' in the world.. or at least to me, the only one in world, who can talk out of his mouth and asshole at the same time.

Crowd begins to snicker a little bit. Genesis, trying to make light of what seems to be a very TENSE situation.

And it seems the subject matter for you today is the year 2007 !? Sure... you can stand there. Ranting and raving about beating myself and my good buddy Lion-O in a 3-Way. Psst, lets face it. Who HASN'T beaten me in the ring before !? Wrestling is a two-way street. You win some, you loss some. I can take a loss, its not like its the first time its happened to me. Probably won't be the last either.

Fact is, I live to fight another day. See, I may not have the chiseled body that you have... or... dress in the same ring attire as you do. Which brings me to my question.

Why are you wearing a thong over your tights ??

With that, and your long blonde hair... I guess you are trying to make a fashion statement. That or making an attempt to appear on Project Runway or that Queer Eye for the Straight Guy show .

Fans begin to laugh. Genesis came out to have a little fun with Primo before getting serious.. Question is, was he doing this for fun or to throw Primo off his game ? Many felt that Genesis would come into tonight being intense as ever. But for now, that doesn't seem to be the case.

Anyways... the year 2007, Primo, is over and done with. The Genesis you see today is a different man then before. Yeah... sure, you put me on the shelf. Had me in the hospital with serious injuries. Where, from that point. I was released from the company. Went on to open up my own wrestling academy and venture into other companies. Nice to see that you admire me so much that you just had to watch my every move since that time. While I must appreciate that... really, I do. I can go through life, and run my wrestling career without my hand being held.

Its funny that you bring up the word coward... or 'Cowardice' rather. You stand here and call me a coward. Saying that I 'ran' from you, all this and that. Yet, the moment I stepped back into this company after a lengthy absence. You didn't even budge at taking a shot at me ? When you so easily could've came out and 'attempted' to finish the job that you failed to finish last summer....and thats kill Genesis !

Fans begin to erupt after that last remark... Seems the overall 'mood' in the atmosphere is beginning to change a little.

What do you do instead ? Ya go and send out a young puppy in A.J Ryder to take care of things.

Very unbecoming of you Primo... tsk...tsk...tsk.

I really expected better from you little man. I figured, you would come out on my 're-debut' you could call it and face me like a man. But no, you had to go and 'coward' behind your band of butt-nuggets backstage. Just so you can play 'Puppet Master' and manipulate those puppets of yours to go and do your bidding.

Out of everybody, ya choose A.J. Ryder. While, a talented individual he is. I showed him a couple of weeks ago what not to do... and thats stand in my way !

Sure, the kid got lucky and got the 'bounty' the next week. Big deal ! Maybe he can go and get him a decent haircut with some of that cash .

Rest assure though.. my 'Prodigy' backstage in waiting will take care of that little nuisance easily.

While, it seems that Lionheart is 'M.I.A' at the moment. Looks like its all up to me to take you out !

With or without Lionheart to help me... I'm taking you out ! It may not be tonight, or tomorrow, next week, or even next month. But in due time Primo..... in DUE TIME.... you'll get whats coming to you.

As far as your challenge goes for tonight... I'm game ! Are you ?

From here, Genesis lays the microphone in his coat pocket. Then pulls out his two baseball bats. Holding them both in each hand. He yells out at Primo.

SO WHICH SHALL IT BE PRIMO !

(Points his red baseball bat towards Primo)

PAIN !!!!

(Then points his black baseball bat. Each of them, covered with Barb-Wire as usual).

or....

RETRIBUTION !!!

YOU MAKE THE CALL PRIMO....

Genesis looks ready and more determined then he ever has been to avenge his past. Question is, would that happen tonight ? Or will Primo's reign of terror continue ?

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Primo bring his mic up to make a quick quip...

A thong over tights? Not only are you an idiot, but blind as well not to see that it's all one piece. But that's to be expected from a man who does his ring attire shopping at the Tokyo Game Show. I think Capcom may be a little mad that one of there Dante get-ups was lifted...

Primo chuckles a bit, then continues.

But bad fashion sense aside, there's one thing that's worse. You're skill in the ring. You're correct in that I've followed what you've done away from XWA. I do believe they call it scouting. Why would I need to scout a man who tucked tail and ran? Because I foresaw this day coming. The day you'd muster the backbone to show your face in XWA again. Because I knew your foolish pride would get the better of you. And low and behold, look what we have here now? There's a good reason why I didn't as you say "come right after you". You see, you've yet to show me...anything that remotely impresses me. All I've seen, and still see is another American loud mouth, who needs to talk tough and make pathetic jokes because he's a sham of a wrestler. Like SO many others. You're not a wrestler, you're a gimmick. And I'd hoped that over the time you were gone, you might have picked up some skill. And you have to your credit. But what you've picked up is still but a fraction of my in ring prowess.

Primo run his hand over his goatee...

Enter AJ Ryder. Not the 1st to come calling to take your head. But the one who managed to get into your head. And granted, you showed me something when you bested him at the Season Premier. I actually thought you'd finally turned the corner. But then there was the 2nd show, when you made a mightily STUPID mistake, and it cost you the victory. Same old Genesis. I step in this ring for sport. For challenge. And you're FAR from a challenge. The only reason I staved this encounter off, is because of exactly what you did at the last show, and what you've done tonight. Proving your weakness in your words. You might see it as being "witty". Playing to these idiots in the stands. I see it as a man who has to be loud and boastful because he's not a man at all. So by all means, wave your precious little bats around. Be the entertainer to the masses. Be Genesis. Because after tonight, the man behind him, BRANDON PAYNE, will be the very same thing he was when last he was graced by the presence of Primo.

Beaten.

Battered.

And Broken.

With a shrill grin, Primo awaits what Genesis had to say next.

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Genesis couldn't help but laugh at the attire remark Primo made.

Mock me all you want about my look. I think its hella cool myself . Its nice to change things up a bit, ya know. As for your attire, one-piece or not, I still think the thong over tights thing is kinda gay .

Nevertheless... were not out here to discuss fashion.

I could really give a rats ass if you 'foresaw' me coming back to XWA or not. Quite frankly, it was inevitable ! From the moment I stepped foot out of that hospital you put me in. I counted the days until I faced you again in this ring here tonight. And as destiny would have it. Here we are !

This moment right here.... is why I spent the last 6-7 months of doing nothing but train to improve my 'game'. Lick my wounds, wrestle in a few other promotions. Adding another world championship to my legacy. Through the good and the bad these past months. Its all been worth it. Its all worth coming back, staring YOU in the eyes, and telling you from the bottom of my heart how much I would like nothing more then to beat you silly tonight and humiliate you in front of all these fans !

Fans begin to cheer as Gen. carries on:

I said earlier that I've changed... and that is true. Whether you want to believe it or not. Now, I may sound like a hypocrite by saying this. But unlike others in the past whom have left here and are most likely gone for good for whatever reason. I came back because I wanted to show the world that I was not a quitter !

Despite how shitty things may have been. Being laid up in a hospital bed. Suffering from head trauma, and various other cuts, bruises, and injuries you gave me....Being hooked up to various machines. Doctor's, Nurse's, trying everything they could do to keep me alive. Having to go through last minute emergency surgery just so they could remove a blood clot from my skull. I was literately on the brink of death !

After surgery was done & over. I went into a coma for about a month. Hooked up on life support. My parents... my wife Sabrina... my friends. Everybody stood by my bed. Showing there support, as well as they should. Praying each day that I would pull through.

You have NO IDEA.... Primo.... what its like to lie there in a vegetative state of mind... being able to hear your loved ones talk to you. Yet, no matter how hard you try. You cannot communicate to them. I... couldn't even lift a finger.

Weeks passed.... and I slowly began to come out of it. All those people. pulled me through... but the one thing that kept me alive Primo.... was the thought of me coming back to extract my REVENGE !!!

And Revenge.... I shall have.

I want you to suffer the same way I had to. Feeling helpless and useless... as you lie there. Hanging on to every last breath of oxygen... hoping for the same miracle that I had received.

Fact is, with you. That will never happen. I can't even imagine god even attempting to give you a 2nd chance at life. Because where your going when all is said & done. Will be far worse then any story of 'hell' you can imagine.

Last year.... I was out for your 'blood'.... in 2008.... I'm out for your life !

See Primo... you were THAT CLOSE.... almost too close... of killing me. Any normal man wouldn't have been able to come back from the beating you gave me. And yeah, I'm man enough to admit that. You took it to me & Lionheart back then and you beat me, in particular, pretty severely.

However... you failed your mission Primo. You failed your mission back then. And like wise, with your Coalition. In your pitiful attempt to come in and take me out for good this time. You will FAIL again !

I've done alot of great things in my career. Surely, some bad things as well... some of which I regret... but one thing I will honor most. Is coming back to XWA to put you out of this business for good.

There is no Heaven or Hell... no Alpha or Omega... no Coalition or XWA Superstars that will stop me from doing what I have to do.

Once I am through with you. I'm starting my quest to the top of the mountain. To become the World Heavyweight Champion for what will be the 3rd time overall in my career.

But either way it goes Primo my boy.... I'm here in XWA to set the wrong things right ! And I'm going to start by taking you out here tonight at March Madness.

Genesis calmly takes a few steps back. He takes a good look at both of his baseball bats. Then smiles and tosses both bats outside the ring.

While I pride myself for carrying those bats around in order to give me an extra boost in confidence...in reality...all I really need are my bare fists !

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Primo actually appeared to be overjoyed by the words of Genesis. He raises his mic to speak once again.

So nice it must be to have a plan. To set such lofty goals ahead for one's self. You speak in saying that I "failed" my mission. I beg to differ, my good man. My mission was never to end your career. My mission if you will, was simply to win the match. And that's what I did. That's what I do. The difference is simple. You, are "sports entertainment". The textbook example of what wrestling is in this country. I, much like a man I've slowly grown to admire, Magnus Von Schwartz, AM SPORT. In Europe, the sport of wrestling is one where a mans will is tested. His skill is put on showcase. It's not what he does on a microphone that makes him legend. It's what he does in the ring. And quite frankly, I don;t see you have the skill needed to beat me. Not then. Not now. Maybe not ever. Because to paraphrase another man "No matter how good you may become, I'm still the much better." Last time, there was a gulf between our skill. This time, there's and OCEAN between our skill.

A slight pause...

So save that exuberance. Save that fire. You'll need it, and every ounce of everything you can muster against me. I only hope you make me sweat this time around.

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Genesis shakes his head and snickers a bit. He can't believe how foolish Primo is being.

Referring to wrestling as 'sports entertainment' in America ? Well.... for once.... I have to say your right. Wrestling today in the United States is more.... how should I put this.... 'soap opera' like. With more outragious over-the-top storylines becoming the norm nowadays rather then focusing on what wrestling used to be, and thats a 'sport'.

While I agree with you on that. Doesn't necessarly mean I agree that you are better then all of us Americans. Do you see any major wrestling organizations in your home country ? I don't think so pal. Only here in the good ol' United States of America baby !

Crowd breaks out into chants of "U.S.A !" over and over again for about 30 seconds. Then as they calm down, Genesis proceeds onward:

In fact, speaking of other countries. In spain, they have a saying for the word 'Primo'. I believe its a slang term meaning 'guillable, dumb, stupid, and easy to be swindled'.

I have to say there right on the money with that one... because I believe those qualities fit you perfectly my good friend. You come out here trying to pull the wool over our eyes. Putting on this front of being god's gift to wrestling. Just because you had one lousy streak with a belt that about only three people gave a damn about.

Fact is... your a disgrace ! Hell, even George Hackenschmidt would say that you suck !

Not to disrespect that it was indeed an impressive streak indeed Primo. But come on man, if you were that incredible. You would be holding one of the major titles and pulling an XXL-esque streak. Something like the National Championship or even the PURE title maybe. Bottom line, until you do something.... meaningful.... I can't say that I'm impressed with your talent.

Roman Crippler... nice nickname..... however, you may have to change that one to 'Cripple' later on. Because thats exactly what I will make out of you ! And by ANY means necessary... I will have your head on a silver platter. When I am through with you. I'll ship your ass back to hell where you came from !

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Genesis... decided to go ahead and finish this thing off.

Since it appears that the 'cat has your tongue' so to speak.. So allow me to finish this off short and sweet !

You will find that out first hand.... I have all the confidence in the world to finish you off once and for all. I'm going to do everything in my power to stop you.

"Just when you think I'm dead & buried... I keep coming back... faster, stronger, and most importantly... BETTER then you !"

...Book Closed...
...End of Story...
...Deal With It....

Genesis drops the microphone and exits the ring. He heads up back up the rampway to the dressing room area. He seemed to be more focused then he has ever been for tonight's bout. The odds might be stacked against him. But, he liked it that way. It gave him more confidence.... and a better reason to prove everybody wrong.

END (unless you want to add anything Primo)