Post by "Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman on Mar 28, 2016 20:07:55 GMT -5
The scene opens up inside the New Age's locker room. The only person in the room is Steve Blackman. He's practicing his strikes on one side of the room getting ready for his handicap match against Robert Garrett. Steve Blackman then stops and turns to the camera.
"Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman:
I've been a part of Thy WWE for a couple of years now. I've been a professional wrestler for a very long time. I'm fifty-two years old. Most of the guys who I've faced in my return to the ring have been youngsters, or guy's who are in the primes of their careers. Now, I'm probably twenty years passed my prime, yet I'm undefeated since coming to Thy WWE. What does that tell you? It tells me that the guy's who I've faced just don't have what it takes to make it in this business. I could chalk it up to my ability, or I could say that I'm the best, but let's think logically for a second, shall we? A fifty-two year old veteran with years of wear and tear on his body has absolutely no business going undefeated at this stage in his career. It's completely unheard of. Sure, it could have happen as a fluke, but my victories since coming back have not been flukes. My victories have been due to lack of focus from my opponents, and to put it quite simply... a lack of drive, ambition, and self-respect. Will I stay undefeated until I decide to retire? The way it's going, one might be inclined to say yes, but I'm no fool. I know that one day, somebody is going to step up, and finally - I will be defeated.It is inevitable. But, do I tuck my tail between my legs and run, or hide from the potential of losing like so many others out there on the roster? No. I go out there and do battle. And, it pains me to say this, but a loss might actually be a good thing when it eventually happens. At least it will give me an opportunity to analyze my performance, and learn from a mistake. But, whoever is the one who defeats me needs to earn that victory. I refuse to lay down for somebody just to put them over. Maybe that's just me being selfish, but this roster is just so weak. I could be wrestling the top dogs of Thy WWE if I wanted to. I could be facing Blade LaVigne, or Bob Cena, or Triana, but that's not why I'm here. I had my time in the spotlight. I came back so that I could help to teach, and develop the stars of the future, not being one. And at a stage now in my career where I could walk away a happy man. I am set for life in terms of financial comfort. But, I still love this business. It's a part of my being, and it always will be, so I need to do my best to do my part in helping to make sure that professional wrestling has a bright future. But, these guys that I've been facing... They're just pitiful. They showed a tonne of potential, but when it came time to step inside the ring, they crumbled. They weren't ready to compete at this level of the game. That brings me to my next opponent, Robert Garrett.
Now, when Garrett first came to Thy WWE, he had a buzz about him. The world was excited to see what he could do, and you can count me in as one who was wanting to see his debut. Garrett came in and he shined early. But, where is he now? He squandered his InterNational Championship match, and then lost his rematch. Do you want to know why? A lack of focus, a lack of drive, a lack of ambition, and worst of all... lack of self-respect. Robert Garrett, you were on a roll, then it all came toppling down when you lost a match. That's all it takes? One loss? That's pathetic. I thought you were The Natural One? I thought you were supposed to be The Star? I don't see a Star in you, Garrett. I see just another loser who comes up short against a fifty-two year old veteran. Robert, if you put your mind to it, and you brought your A-game, you could defeat me. You could be the one to give me first loss in Thy WWE. If you came in to our match with the same fire that you had when you debuted, I wouldn't stand a chance. But, all that fire, all that will to succeed in you, Garrett, is long gone. And, it's never coming back, and after I walk out of RAW victorious once again, you will be just like all the others - an after thought. A forgotten wrestler who could never live up to their full potential. It's sad to tell you the truth. I thought you were different. I really thought that there was something special about you, but I was wrong. And, it sickens me that I had bought in to the hype that surrounded you. You made a fool of all of us, Robert Garrett.
And, one last thing... my partner for tonight's match is Troy Motor. Fair enough, but I can't mention a lack of focus without talking about Troy Motor. Troy, while I don't require your help to defeat Garrett tonight, I'll offer you some advice. Do yourself a favor and wake up, will you? I could have given the exact same speech that I just gave Garrett to you, and I wouldn't have to change a single word. Your embarrassing yourself, Troy. So, forget the lanterns. Forget the cryptic videos, and get your ass out to that ring and turn things around for yourself. You hear me? And, remember, I don't work for the New Age, I work for Joey the Bastard. I have no issues with laying a beating on you to smarten you up if need be. Don't leave me hanging, and don't you dare disrespect me. Trust me, Troy. I don't take kindly to disrespect, and you will learn an important lesson if you decide to bail on me tonight. Just don't do it!
But, it looks as if RAW is about to go live across the nation, and the rest of the world. Looks like it's party time, and Thy WWE? This is my house, and I'll damned if I let any no-talent hacks mess it up.
Steve Blackman turns away from the camera and starts to combat is shadow in preparation for his two-on-one handicap match with Robert Garrett.
"Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman:
I've been a part of Thy WWE for a couple of years now. I've been a professional wrestler for a very long time. I'm fifty-two years old. Most of the guys who I've faced in my return to the ring have been youngsters, or guy's who are in the primes of their careers. Now, I'm probably twenty years passed my prime, yet I'm undefeated since coming to Thy WWE. What does that tell you? It tells me that the guy's who I've faced just don't have what it takes to make it in this business. I could chalk it up to my ability, or I could say that I'm the best, but let's think logically for a second, shall we? A fifty-two year old veteran with years of wear and tear on his body has absolutely no business going undefeated at this stage in his career. It's completely unheard of. Sure, it could have happen as a fluke, but my victories since coming back have not been flukes. My victories have been due to lack of focus from my opponents, and to put it quite simply... a lack of drive, ambition, and self-respect. Will I stay undefeated until I decide to retire? The way it's going, one might be inclined to say yes, but I'm no fool. I know that one day, somebody is going to step up, and finally - I will be defeated.It is inevitable. But, do I tuck my tail between my legs and run, or hide from the potential of losing like so many others out there on the roster? No. I go out there and do battle. And, it pains me to say this, but a loss might actually be a good thing when it eventually happens. At least it will give me an opportunity to analyze my performance, and learn from a mistake. But, whoever is the one who defeats me needs to earn that victory. I refuse to lay down for somebody just to put them over. Maybe that's just me being selfish, but this roster is just so weak. I could be wrestling the top dogs of Thy WWE if I wanted to. I could be facing Blade LaVigne, or Bob Cena, or Triana, but that's not why I'm here. I had my time in the spotlight. I came back so that I could help to teach, and develop the stars of the future, not being one. And at a stage now in my career where I could walk away a happy man. I am set for life in terms of financial comfort. But, I still love this business. It's a part of my being, and it always will be, so I need to do my best to do my part in helping to make sure that professional wrestling has a bright future. But, these guys that I've been facing... They're just pitiful. They showed a tonne of potential, but when it came time to step inside the ring, they crumbled. They weren't ready to compete at this level of the game. That brings me to my next opponent, Robert Garrett.
Now, when Garrett first came to Thy WWE, he had a buzz about him. The world was excited to see what he could do, and you can count me in as one who was wanting to see his debut. Garrett came in and he shined early. But, where is he now? He squandered his InterNational Championship match, and then lost his rematch. Do you want to know why? A lack of focus, a lack of drive, a lack of ambition, and worst of all... lack of self-respect. Robert Garrett, you were on a roll, then it all came toppling down when you lost a match. That's all it takes? One loss? That's pathetic. I thought you were The Natural One? I thought you were supposed to be The Star? I don't see a Star in you, Garrett. I see just another loser who comes up short against a fifty-two year old veteran. Robert, if you put your mind to it, and you brought your A-game, you could defeat me. You could be the one to give me first loss in Thy WWE. If you came in to our match with the same fire that you had when you debuted, I wouldn't stand a chance. But, all that fire, all that will to succeed in you, Garrett, is long gone. And, it's never coming back, and after I walk out of RAW victorious once again, you will be just like all the others - an after thought. A forgotten wrestler who could never live up to their full potential. It's sad to tell you the truth. I thought you were different. I really thought that there was something special about you, but I was wrong. And, it sickens me that I had bought in to the hype that surrounded you. You made a fool of all of us, Robert Garrett.
And, one last thing... my partner for tonight's match is Troy Motor. Fair enough, but I can't mention a lack of focus without talking about Troy Motor. Troy, while I don't require your help to defeat Garrett tonight, I'll offer you some advice. Do yourself a favor and wake up, will you? I could have given the exact same speech that I just gave Garrett to you, and I wouldn't have to change a single word. Your embarrassing yourself, Troy. So, forget the lanterns. Forget the cryptic videos, and get your ass out to that ring and turn things around for yourself. You hear me? And, remember, I don't work for the New Age, I work for Joey the Bastard. I have no issues with laying a beating on you to smarten you up if need be. Don't leave me hanging, and don't you dare disrespect me. Trust me, Troy. I don't take kindly to disrespect, and you will learn an important lesson if you decide to bail on me tonight. Just don't do it!
But, it looks as if RAW is about to go live across the nation, and the rest of the world. Looks like it's party time, and Thy WWE? This is my house, and I'll damned if I let any no-talent hacks mess it up.
Steve Blackman turns away from the camera and starts to combat is shadow in preparation for his two-on-one handicap match with Robert Garrett.
