by Team Brion » March 4, 2010 5:06 pm
de·lu·sion
Pronounced[dih-loo-zhuhn]
–noun
1.an act or instance of deluding.
2.the state of being deluded.
3.a false belief or opinion: delusions of grandeur.
4.Psychiatry. a fixed false belief that is resistant to reason or confrontation with actual fact: a paranoid delusion.
We open up on a nondescript hallway and find the reigning REBEL Carolinas Champion waiting for us. Hanging behind him is a large banner with one simple word printed on it. REBEL. Casino is dressed not in his usual custom made clothing, but instead his ring gear. The Carolinas Championship is draped over his left shoulder and the look in his cold blue eyes tells us he's ready for a fight. No smirk. No smile. No bullshit.
Casino: Before I get to my opponent for High Stakes let me educate you people with a little history lesson. The date? July 9th, 2009. That marked the last time that the REBEL Carolinas Championship had been successfully on two separate occasions. Here's another, May 24th, 2008. That date marks the last time the Championship you see resting on my shoulder was successfully defended on three separate occasions. Why do I bring this up? Simple, because at High Stakes I will not only put my title up for the third time, but I will retain the belt in turn doing something no one has done in damn near two years. At High Stakes I add a third successful title defense to my already legendary title reign.
Casino: Now, let's get to the meat and potatoes of why we're here shall we? Johnny Maverick. The man of a million nicknames, none of them even remotely entertaining. A man who knows 1,005 holds, most of which he uses on himself in the dead of night as he quietly cries about how no one loves him. Maverick, a man who walks into MY promotion with some championship from another promotion. A championship that sounds like he pinned a fat hairy man in a inflatable pool of baby oil to win. Johnny Maverick who beat a drugged up KKP and now somehow walks into a chance of a lifetime. A title shot against me. Maverick, the stakes do not get any higher than a match against me my friend. But I see you're working hard. Training and all that. You know, whenever I see a promo start with some mook training and sweating I think....
cli·ché
Pronounced[klee-shey, kli-]
–noun
1.a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse, as sadder but wiser, or strong as an ox.
2.(in art, literature, drama, etc.) a trite or hackneyed plot, character development, use of color, musical expression, etc.
3.anything that has become trite or commonplace through overuse.
Casino: But maybe that's just me.
Casino shifts his weight from foot to foot. Still no smirk. It's all business today. Pity for Maverick. The Championship belt gleams brightly.
Casino: Maverick you make some mighty big claims in your trite little promo. You're the man who is going to beat some respect into me? Highly doubtful. You're just some punk ass, third rate, one step above being a backyard wrestler who believes his own hype. I won't resort to name dropping but buddy, many people FAR better than you have tried to stop me over the years and here I still stand. I've been in some of the most brutal knock down drag out fights you could ever imagine. I've pinned so called 'technical terrors' over and over again. When I came to REBEL, I made the fans sit up and take notice of this place. But you? You think you're going to beat me and win the Carolinas Championship.
Casino offers us a polite golf clap.
Casino: Well then by all means, I welcome you to try.
A hint of a smirk now. He's starting to have fun.
Casino: Maverick, I don't need to pay off anyone to beat you. Although I might have to offer cash incentives for the fans to sit there and watch you attempt to wrestle. I don't need help from crooked referees or from KKP. You see Maverick, to me you're basically a night off. An easy win. Another notch in my continuing run as the most important champion in this promotion. But, you see I came to REBEL to give back to the fans. To make them see that REBEL is more than just some no talent hacks beating each other with trash cans and baseball bats. I came to REBEL to make this place....Interesting. And you? You're going to help me.
Casino shifts the Championship from one shoulder to the other. He pats it with supreme confidence.
Casino: Never surrender. Never relent. Never give up. Those words came from your mouth Maverick. Hell you should be a motivational speaker for third graders and fat nerds who spend 12 hours a day play World of Warcraft. But I have to admit, those words kinda inspired me. So let's say you and I raise the bar a little? This is High Stakes after all. The question is, can you afford the ante? You see I'm putting up my Championship and you? Well, basically you have nothing to lose. I pin you and people will shrug in indifference because me beating you is to be expected. But, BUT, you beat me? You're an instant star. A headliner. But you need to be willing to play. I was born and raised in a city known for it's 'High Stakes' so let's do this. You and I will meet on March 16th, in.....An 'I Quit Match.'
Now the smirk emerges. A glint of malice in the eyes.
Casino: Come on maverick, you want to make me tap? Let's see if you're that good. But wait! There's more! You see, the stakes just aren't high enough yet. Not only do I want our match to be contested under 'I Quit' rules, BUT, I want you to put up for stupid little championship as well. Think about it. Two titles on the line. One person has to cry out that they quit, that the other man is better. That my friend, is about as High Stakes as it gets. So there you have it. You want the big time, I'm willing to give it to you. For a price. Of course if the stakes are to rich for your blood, if you're -
cow·ard
Pronounced[kou-erd]
–noun
1.a person who lacks courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.; a timid or easily intimidated person.
–adjective
2.lacking courage; very fearful or timid.
3.proceeding from or expressive of fear or timidity
Casino: Then I totally understand.
Casino takes the belt from his shoulder and looks down at it. He smiles as if holding a newborn child.
Casino: We could always have a plain, boring match where I simply pin you in about seven minutes and leave you looking like the ass you are. Or....
Casino replaces the belt back on his shoulder.
Casino: We can make 'High Stakes' something to remember. I eagerly await your response.
Casino winks for the camera and we cut to black.
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