Post by "Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman on Jun 18, 2016 13:43:02 GMT -5
We cut to the back inside the New Age locker room. We can see "Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman laying in to a heavy bag with various martial arts punches and kicks. After a swift combo, Blackman stops and takes a swig of his bottled water. He grabs a towel and wipes the sweat from his brow, then turns to camera.
"Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman:
Tonight, I return to the inside of the squared circle after weeks of watching from the sidelines. I'm fine with collecting an easy paycheck, but one mustn't just sit back and watch forever. You have to hone your skills, and keep up with constant training and practice. But, my match tonight, is in no way shape or form training. This match is the real deal, because in a match that I personally requested from the boss, I will be going one on one with a former World Champion.
Tonight, I return to the inside of the squared circle after weeks of watching from the sidelines. I'm fine with collecting an easy paycheck, but one mustn't just sit back and watch forever. You have to hone your skills, and keep up with constant training and practice. But, my match tonight, is in no way shape or form training. This match is the real deal, because in a match that I personally requested from the boss, I will be going one on one with a former World Champion.
Steve Blackman delivers a quick four blow combo to the heavy bag before going on.
"Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman:
This man made a dire mistake when he took me out at Oppression. It's really my fault, though. I should have trusted my senses, and remembered that we are waging a war on multiple fronts. An enemy can come at you from any and all angles, and in my own negligence, I forgot that important piece of fact. But, Beno, I have to give credit where credit is due. You brought me back down to earth that night. You woke me up... reminded me of all my previous training. I will not make the same mistake twice. When we meet inside that ring tonight, I will not be treating you as a greenhorn. I will not be treating you as an easy win. You have to proven time and time again that that is something that you are miles from being. I will not be treating you as an opponent. After you disrespected me at Oppression, there is only one way for me to look at you going in to this match. I must view you as an enemy. I have to go in to this match as if my life depends on defeating you, hurting you... taking you out for good.
This man made a dire mistake when he took me out at Oppression. It's really my fault, though. I should have trusted my senses, and remembered that we are waging a war on multiple fronts. An enemy can come at you from any and all angles, and in my own negligence, I forgot that important piece of fact. But, Beno, I have to give credit where credit is due. You brought me back down to earth that night. You woke me up... reminded me of all my previous training. I will not make the same mistake twice. When we meet inside that ring tonight, I will not be treating you as a greenhorn. I will not be treating you as an easy win. You have to proven time and time again that that is something that you are miles from being. I will not be treating you as an opponent. After you disrespected me at Oppression, there is only one way for me to look at you going in to this match. I must view you as an enemy. I have to go in to this match as if my life depends on defeating you, hurting you... taking you out for good.
A few kicks to the bag almost rips the bag from the ceiling.
"Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman:
We have never crossed paths before this day, and up until Oppression, I was positive that we never would. Another mistake on my part, but after tonight, I will make sure that we never cross* paths again. I have always respected you for what you've done for our sport. I commend you in your attempts to help build the stars of tomorrow with your wrestling school, but after you proved to be a coward at Oppression, that respect is gone. Maybe after I send you packing tonight, you can go back to the school and teach your students not to make the same mistake that you made. Because, there is no place for you here anymore. You've outgrown your welcome, and your usefulness as an in ring performer. You aren't even half of the man you once were. It's almost a tragedy, really. But, tonight, you will be put out of your misery. I am the perfect weapon. I am a machine. I will not stop until you cannot walk. You will be euthanized tonight by the hands of the Lethal Weapon. I am the gas chamber. I am the lethal injection. I am the gallows pole. I am the gun pressed up against your temple, and, Beno... I am your demise.
We have never crossed paths before this day, and up until Oppression, I was positive that we never would. Another mistake on my part, but after tonight, I will make sure that we never cross* paths again. I have always respected you for what you've done for our sport. I commend you in your attempts to help build the stars of tomorrow with your wrestling school, but after you proved to be a coward at Oppression, that respect is gone. Maybe after I send you packing tonight, you can go back to the school and teach your students not to make the same mistake that you made. Because, there is no place for you here anymore. You've outgrown your welcome, and your usefulness as an in ring performer. You aren't even half of the man you once were. It's almost a tragedy, really. But, tonight, you will be put out of your misery. I am the perfect weapon. I am a machine. I will not stop until you cannot walk. You will be euthanized tonight by the hands of the Lethal Weapon. I am the gas chamber. I am the lethal injection. I am the gallows pole. I am the gun pressed up against your temple, and, Beno... I am your demise.
Steve Blackman takes another swig of water, then wipes his neck with a towel.
"Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman:
In a way, I am going against my training. I am going against what my Sensei had always taught me. Never go in to battle with the intent of revenge. But, I have to. Not only out of principle, but I feel that it's the only way that I will be able to defeat you. If you have hate in your heart, your strikes are that must stronger. You have no remorse, and that is exactly what is in store for you tonight, Beno. A remorseless, vengeful dagger of a man forged from the hardest steel that can be found on the face of this planet. Attacking me won't be your last mistake. We all make mistakes until the day that we die. But, as far as competing inside a wrestling ring, your last mistake was accepting a match with me. And, in case you're wondering, I will be defeating you alone tonight. The boss will not be in my corner, and I have asked the rest of the New Age to stay out of it. This is between you and me, Beno, and it will be settled between you and me. No outside influences, because if I can't beat you on my own, then there is no point for me to be competing at all. I must beat you tonight. I need to beat you tonight. I WILL beat you tonight! It's party time.
In a way, I am going against my training. I am going against what my Sensei had always taught me. Never go in to battle with the intent of revenge. But, I have to. Not only out of principle, but I feel that it's the only way that I will be able to defeat you. If you have hate in your heart, your strikes are that must stronger. You have no remorse, and that is exactly what is in store for you tonight, Beno. A remorseless, vengeful dagger of a man forged from the hardest steel that can be found on the face of this planet. Attacking me won't be your last mistake. We all make mistakes until the day that we die. But, as far as competing inside a wrestling ring, your last mistake was accepting a match with me. And, in case you're wondering, I will be defeating you alone tonight. The boss will not be in my corner, and I have asked the rest of the New Age to stay out of it. This is between you and me, Beno, and it will be settled between you and me. No outside influences, because if I can't beat you on my own, then there is no point for me to be competing at all. I must beat you tonight. I need to beat you tonight. I WILL beat you tonight! It's party time.
Steve Blackman turns away and starts to hammer away once again on the heavy bag with tremendous force and determination as the scene fades out.
