Post by Muru on Jun 1, 2024 22:10:25 GMT -5
It seems like I should start getting used to failure. Every time I have the chance to improve my position, I piss it away. I couldn't get the job done at Blast. The moment, or the talent of my opponents were too much for me.
That's what some would have you believe.
Then I had another shot in the Havoc Rumble. That didn't go my way either. I was in and out so quick, I didn't even need a shower after. It wasn't that long ago that I had won a battle royal. Where did things go wrong?
You suck Muru! Get your old ass out of here!
I swear I heard that yelled above the roar of the crowd. With so much going on, I couldn't be sure. I was just pretty sure no one was cheering for me. I give all I have every time I step into the ring.
I'm starting to think no one wants it.
Still I'm getting another chance at a mystery prize. I get to take part in something called the Pure Cup. The rules seem simple. You win by pin or submission.
This is not my strong suit.
We head inside the modest apartment of Muru. Him and his cousin Ryan are watching something on the TV. As they sit on the couch, Ryan has a remote in his hand.
Ryan: That's weak shit dude.
He pauses a video of a previous Muru match. His older cousin has an opponent in a figure four leg lock.
Muru: I specialize in high flying. I never took much time to learn the submission game.
Ryan: You've done yourself a disservice then. The more diverse you are, the better.
Muru: I think it might be a little too late for that now.
Ryan: I could always teach you A Crying Shane!
He fiddles with the remote and a video of Ryan applying his signature submission appears on the screen.
Muru: Looks painful…
Ryan: It is! It's how I became The Steel Legend!
On the screen Ryan's opponent is tapping out.
Muru: I don't think I can use it as effectively as you.
Ryan: I know that's right.
Muru: I'll just have to knock the bitch out.
Ryan looks at his cousin with confusion.
Ryan: Harsh..
Muru: I mean she looks like a bitch…
Ryan grabs his phone and looks up Niobe Martin.
Ryan: She's hot…
Muru: I never said she wasn't. I just said she looked like a bitch.
Ryan: Does every woman on the Action Wrestling roster look as good as her?
Muru: Unfortunately no. Most of them are at Buzz's girlfriend level of ugly.
Ryan: Still not as ugly as your submission game.
Muru: Fuck you!
Ryan: I know what will make you feel better. Let's watch the match where I became the King of Detroit.
He grabs the remote and starts searching YouTube for another of his career highlights.
Niobe Martin…
I've got to be honest. I've not faced many women in my career. Most of the time, the men and women were kept separated. It made sense to me. I'm not a big fan of men versus women. This isn't a sexist thing. I'm just not comfortable putting hands on a woman.
It reminds me of an old country song…(not a real song)
Daddy told me never hit a girl
He said that it just isn't right
No matter what she's done to you
There isn't a reason to fight
It don't matter if she's cheatin’
Or if she ain't puttin’ out
You don't have to raise a fist
And try to knock her out
So don't lay a hand on her
A finger not a one
Daddy told me never hit a girl
But he never said I couldn't use a gun
There's a problem though. I do have to raise a fist! I do have to try and knock her out! Those are the rules of the match. If I want to win I'm going to have to go against everything I've learned.
So be it.
It's not like I have a choice if I want to win. What else could I do? Let Niobe beat me into submission? That might be fun some other time. This match is business, not pleasure.
I want to win. I'll do what it takes.
I know how things are going to look. It's a no win situation. If I beat Niobe to the point of not being able to respond, then that paints me in a bad light. If I lose? I would be laughed at for giving up to a woman. I couldn't even imagine what would happen if she knocked me out.
Like I said, a no win situation.
If I'm going to look like a bad guy when the match is over, I'd prefer if my hand was raised. I need all the wins I can get. If I need to repair my good guy image after, I'll worry about that later.
Niobe it's been two months since you lost the Television championship. Just like me you aren't going to Evolution to face Gerard Angelo, so I guess we both have to settle for the Pure Cup.
You may have lost your title, but at least you've had a taste of success in Action Wrestling. I'm still looking for an opportunity to stand out.
If that means I have to go against my nature. If that means I have to leave you in my wake…
So be it.
It's just business. Sometimes you have to do something you don't want to do. I'm out of options. This could be my last chance. As always you're going to get my best.
If after, you're interested in moving onto that pleasure thing, let me know.
Niobe I'll see you at Clash.
I'll see you defeated.
That's what some would have you believe.
Then I had another shot in the Havoc Rumble. That didn't go my way either. I was in and out so quick, I didn't even need a shower after. It wasn't that long ago that I had won a battle royal. Where did things go wrong?
You suck Muru! Get your old ass out of here!
I swear I heard that yelled above the roar of the crowd. With so much going on, I couldn't be sure. I was just pretty sure no one was cheering for me. I give all I have every time I step into the ring.
I'm starting to think no one wants it.
Still I'm getting another chance at a mystery prize. I get to take part in something called the Pure Cup. The rules seem simple. You win by pin or submission.
This is not my strong suit.
We head inside the modest apartment of Muru. Him and his cousin Ryan are watching something on the TV. As they sit on the couch, Ryan has a remote in his hand.
Ryan: That's weak shit dude.
He pauses a video of a previous Muru match. His older cousin has an opponent in a figure four leg lock.
Muru: I specialize in high flying. I never took much time to learn the submission game.
Ryan: You've done yourself a disservice then. The more diverse you are, the better.
Muru: I think it might be a little too late for that now.
Ryan: I could always teach you A Crying Shane!
He fiddles with the remote and a video of Ryan applying his signature submission appears on the screen.
Muru: Looks painful…
Ryan: It is! It's how I became The Steel Legend!
On the screen Ryan's opponent is tapping out.
Muru: I don't think I can use it as effectively as you.
Ryan: I know that's right.
Muru: I'll just have to knock the bitch out.
Ryan looks at his cousin with confusion.
Ryan: Harsh..
Muru: I mean she looks like a bitch…
Ryan grabs his phone and looks up Niobe Martin.
Ryan: She's hot…
Muru: I never said she wasn't. I just said she looked like a bitch.
Ryan: Does every woman on the Action Wrestling roster look as good as her?
Muru: Unfortunately no. Most of them are at Buzz's girlfriend level of ugly.
Ryan: Still not as ugly as your submission game.
Muru: Fuck you!
Ryan: I know what will make you feel better. Let's watch the match where I became the King of Detroit.
He grabs the remote and starts searching YouTube for another of his career highlights.
Niobe Martin…
I've got to be honest. I've not faced many women in my career. Most of the time, the men and women were kept separated. It made sense to me. I'm not a big fan of men versus women. This isn't a sexist thing. I'm just not comfortable putting hands on a woman.
It reminds me of an old country song…(not a real song)
Daddy told me never hit a girl
He said that it just isn't right
No matter what she's done to you
There isn't a reason to fight
It don't matter if she's cheatin’
Or if she ain't puttin’ out
You don't have to raise a fist
And try to knock her out
So don't lay a hand on her
A finger not a one
Daddy told me never hit a girl
But he never said I couldn't use a gun
There's a problem though. I do have to raise a fist! I do have to try and knock her out! Those are the rules of the match. If I want to win I'm going to have to go against everything I've learned.
So be it.
It's not like I have a choice if I want to win. What else could I do? Let Niobe beat me into submission? That might be fun some other time. This match is business, not pleasure.
I want to win. I'll do what it takes.
I know how things are going to look. It's a no win situation. If I beat Niobe to the point of not being able to respond, then that paints me in a bad light. If I lose? I would be laughed at for giving up to a woman. I couldn't even imagine what would happen if she knocked me out.
Like I said, a no win situation.
If I'm going to look like a bad guy when the match is over, I'd prefer if my hand was raised. I need all the wins I can get. If I need to repair my good guy image after, I'll worry about that later.
Niobe it's been two months since you lost the Television championship. Just like me you aren't going to Evolution to face Gerard Angelo, so I guess we both have to settle for the Pure Cup.
You may have lost your title, but at least you've had a taste of success in Action Wrestling. I'm still looking for an opportunity to stand out.
If that means I have to go against my nature. If that means I have to leave you in my wake…
So be it.
It's just business. Sometimes you have to do something you don't want to do. I'm out of options. This could be my last chance. As always you're going to get my best.
If after, you're interested in moving onto that pleasure thing, let me know.
Niobe I'll see you at Clash.
I'll see you defeated.