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Post by epic on Nov 26, 2009 3:14:33 GMT -5
UNDEAD!!!!
The song had become synonymous with the arrival of the hottest piece of property to hit the XWA in a long, long, longass time. The man who dismantled the respected XWA icon, Genesis, Scott Epic, decided it was time to grace the arena with his presence. And what he aimed to do, was exactly what he swore that he'd do.
He saunters slowly down to the ring, bobbing his head with the music, talking all loads of shit to all the noobs in attendance that started to despise this disrespectful punk.
Bitch, pay them no mind...
He slides into the ring, grabbing the microphone from the ring announcer and immediately cutting through his music and the boos:
WELCOME TO DEVIL'S NIGHT!
I am your host for the segment... the man who cleansed this ring of Genesis' stain in his own blood...
SCOTT EPIC.
This here's how shit's gonna run down..."
He cleared his throat, turning his attention to the main stage.
See, it's time to wake the hell up, XWA. Time to put down the controllers to your Modern Warfare's, Tekkens, and some wrasslin' game... And yes, I did multi-prestige on night one of the M-W-Dues, mind you...
It's time to put all that shit down, and get this show on the road. And what I'm out here, is for me to get what I EARNED. See, you don't just come in here, and make an Xtraordinaire your bitch to just get overlooked. Way I see it, Gallas and 'Mella need to put me in that Devil's Playground... Or Kris Cade needs to come out here, nod his tiny little pencil neck, and agree to put his Grandslam Championship status on the line for me here tonight!
The crowd's noise grew at the thought of this potentially EPIC matchup...
'Course, it sure as hell wouldn't hurt either of you to do BOTH.
So, that being said, if you're one of the previously mentioned marks,
COME ON DOWN!!!! |
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Post by cade on Nov 26, 2009 12:55:00 GMT -5
Out of the blue, but certainly as expected, the entrance theme of Kris Cade hits the PA system. The Vegas fans welcome the new GrandSlam champion with a thunderous cheer. Cade stands atop the set with mic in hand, and the title slung over his shoulder. As the crowd begins to quiet some, and his music fades out, he readies his response.
Where have I seen this before, eh folks? Wait, it's all coming back to me. 2007. I was the newly crowned XWA Pure Champion, and no less then a week after winning it, a young up and coming talent who had himself a pretty decent role going stepped up to try and take it from me. That man's name was Austin Harris. And as many of you might remember, Harris failed to get the job done. Fast forward three years. 2009. And let it be known and said that the more things change, the more they say the same. 'Cuz here I am, brand spanking new GrandSlam champ, and here you are, Epic...the young up and comer on a role, looking to further pad his resume...and ego, by taking this here title off of me.
Cade begins to pace about the stage as he continues.
Now don't get me wrong, Scott. I'm not writing you off. Anyone not living under a rock would be an idiot not to see what you've accomplished in your short bit of time here. I mean, not many men in this business can say they had what it takes to bust Genesis open. In fact, you're only the 2nd man as I recall to have ever achieved the feat behind Primo Valiante. So there's no questioning that you can "go". The question is, how far can you go? How hard can you push your limits? Because when something like this, the GrandSlam Title...or any title is on the line for that matter, the stakes raise just a little higher. And I'm sure all of these fine Las Vegas people in the stands can tell you just how much of a pressure cooker it is when the stakes get raised.
A pop from the Vegas crowd follows.
You see, Scott. Your mouth might say you're ready for it. Your mind might say you're re for it. But your heart? I'm not to sure you're heart's "all in". Your poker face isn't looking all that convincing, my friend. Because you might be ridin' high right now, ready to lay down your cards. The best you can do from where I'm standing...is two pair of a three of a kind. But me? Straight and royal flushes all the way. So try as you may to play the odds tonight, Scott. In Vegas, the house always wins in the end, my friend. So as far as your challenge, consider it accepted. But do me and you a fave, bro. Leave your one-liners, video game references and "owed to me" bravado backstage. Cuz if it's not a fight you bring to the ring, and only a fight, about all you're gonna be leaving Vegas with is one of those "I came to Vegas and all I got was this stupid shirt" Tees.
Cade lowers his mic as the crowd continues to cheer. All wait for what Epic would have to say next.
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Post by epic on Nov 26, 2009 17:23:17 GMT -5
Alright,alright, I'll call your bluff, Cade. See, life's a game, it all just matters how you play it. And your little intimidation factor of havin' nothing but a winning hand sounds like the guy that tries to throw up every smoke and mirror in front of you to convince you of just that. The mirrored sunglasses. The hand that he rests his chin on that just conveniently moves the fingers up to cover his mouth, the hat pulled low enough to cover his eyebrows... if there isn't a cheaper way to throw up a poker face, I ain't sen it yet. Hell, just like that name that you've just thrown in front of me. Who the hell is that? Is there even a footnote of that guy in XWA-history? Unknowns mean exactly what to me now?
Epic shrugs. Maybe someone was dumb and forgot to pull a joker card out of the deck...
See, I'm exactly the kind of guy that's gonna hit on 19. I'm the kind of guy that's not going to take "close enough" as "good enough." I could have walked away from Genesis when I smoked him in a bloody one on one, or when I did the same after I handed him another loss in a tag. Close enough, AIN'T good enough. I took it the further step... and when I hit on that 19? Duece of hearts, all the way, baby.
I'm seeing the same deal here. It's not going to be a fifty-fifty chance like betting on red. Hell no. Betting against Epic's a fool's bet, and there shouldn't be anybody dumb enough in this arena of wanna-be professional gamblers that should bet against that." |
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Post by cade on Nov 28, 2009 16:59:16 GMT -5
Cade smirks a confident smirk before raising his mic to speak once more.
So let me see if I understand this right. From what it is that I'm hearing in what you're saying, beating the next guy isn't important at all to you. Because anyone can beat anyone else on any given night. But beating someone decisively is what truly matters. Making sure that said person remembers the fact that you bested them. A "lasting impression" if you will. Well, Scott...if that's the way you see it, then I can honestly say you're probably gonna make a real name for yourself when all's said and done. Because that's the kind of instinct it takes to make a name for yourself. Props and kudos for that, my friend. But the problem for you tonight, is that I'm not gonna be the next guy you make an impression on. Ya' see, I just spent the last...I dunno...3 months trying to take this here belt off of a conniving, scheming hot shot who did every under handed trick in the book to stay champ. I'm not about to lose it to another form of hotshot. Not without a fight. So I hope you ate yourself a good meal today, laced up those boots tight, and secured that wrist tape firmly. Cuz you're in for a long, looooooooooong night of work tonight if you plan on taking this here GrandSlam title off me.
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Post by epic on Nov 29, 2009 14:03:15 GMT -5
Then, Cade? I'm gonna leave you all sorts of fucked up! Work don't mean a damn thing when I'm unleashing some epic pwn and leaving your ass wondering which side is up. I'd say that we should throw everything but the kitchen sink in to spice it up, but hell...
I wanna beat you for your belt with these two fists right here. In fact, why don't you come down here, and we can get this little party started right here and now!
And Scott Epic is certainly fired up! Is this match starting right now? |
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Post by cade on Nov 30, 2009 14:04:54 GMT -5
Cade grins, then responds.
As much as I'd love to come down to the ring right now, climb through those ropes, and ceremoniously stick one of fists in your mouth, or both of them in fact seeing as your mouth is such a huge target to begin with, I'm gonna have to decline. You see, I come from the school of thought where brawling just for the sake of letting off frustration is pointless. I fashion myself like the Samurai of Feudal Japan. And if you know anything about Samurai, you know that when one draws his sword, it can't be sheathed again until it draws blood. But...
Buzz: I don't like that look in Cade's eyes.
...since you're so adamant to want to fight, and since you just had a successful one just a couple weeks ago. How about we up the ante a little, eh? How about we make tonight's match a FIRST BLOOD match. Seeing as you had some luck at it the last time, and I sure as hell ain't the type of guy who's afraid to bleed. Unless of course, you're squeamish about being in two First Blood matches in a row. But look at it this way. You repeat what you did at OTS, and you walk outta here GrandSlam Champion. You fail to repeat it, and I prove my point that you're heart's not in it yet. Sounds like a fair deal if you ask me.
Matt: No one can ever question the fortitude of that man. His 1st title defense as GrandSlam champ, and he's proposing it be a First Blood match. And against a man who just won a First Blood match no less.
Buzz: It's stupid if you as me. Gutsy? Yes. But definitely stupid. What's he got to gain from this? Shutting up a loud mouth rookie? What if he loses like Genesis did? Not only does he lose the title in one shot, but we have to hear EPIC go on and on about how he beat TWO XWA veterans in First Blood matches, back to back.
Cade then waits for Epic's response.
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Post by epic on Nov 30, 2009 14:13:35 GMT -5
I think that you have a deal there, Cade. Hell, after tonight, I may as well become the Red Cross's favorite wrestler! Need a pint? Come and watch a Scott Epic match, right? I think that this time, I'm going to make sure to paint a pretty picture all over this canvas when I get someone to gush the liquid courage, know what I'm sayin'? |
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Post by cade on Nov 30, 2009 14:37:01 GMT -5
Cade props the title up on his shoulder some, then speaks his final response.
Well we're just gonna have to see how good an "artist" you are then, won't we? Cuz it's gonna need to be a masterpiece my friend.
Cade's theme then begins to play. He lowers his mic as he gazes down to ringside at the man who would challenge him. The look in his eyes was one of determination. Was his gamble a risky one? Of course. But in the mind of Kris Cade, the challenge weighed more then the risk.
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