Post by Jacob Koenig on Jun 26, 2024 8:05:18 GMT -5
Moments after storming out of Brady Bolt's office, Jacob Koenig heads right back toward the locker room. As he turns a sharp corner, he bumps into Jade Riley, who is taking a break.
Jacob Koenig: Ugh! Not today, Jade!
Jade Riley: That's fine. I'm taking a break.
Jacob Koenig: Oh yeah?! Then what's that camera doing here?!
He points to the camera that is following him.
Jade Riley: Oh, him. He's with you.
He looks confused.
Jacob Koenig: Oh. Well, I just don't have time for questions. I'm getting out of here, and going on vacation until Evolution.
Jade Riley: That's great! Where are you going?
Jacob Koenig: Back home to Minneapolis. I have some work to do at the OG BFC building, and then it's just relaxation time.
Jade Riley: I love that for you. You've been so stressed lately here. This hasn't been the successful run you had hoped for.
Jacob Koenig: Yeah, I've kind of just been… a guy… here. That match against Sicko showed the world that I can be a top guy… if I'm allowed to be.
Jade Riley: What do you mean?
Jacob Koenig: Look at the rise of Sicko. He's had this big corporate machine behind him, putting him all over Clash, putting him all over advertising. Of course he's going to be in the spotlight. He's a superstar. But… so am I… and that match proved it. I should be on my way to defending the Omega Championship at Evolution… but instead, I'm fighting TJ Alexander.
Jade Riley: Oh! I didn't know TJ was back!
Jacob Koenig: He probably didn't either until he magically appeared in Brady Bolts's office five minutes ago. I've got nothing against the kid personally, but he's found himself on the opposite side of the ring from a pissed off predator. Everybody likes TJ, but they're not going to like him as much when he's beaten to a bloody pulp on the grandest stage.
Jade Riley: That's rather graphic.
Jacob Koenig: It's not that I want to tear him limb from limb. Jade, I have to hang to make an example of him. He needs to be a warning to everyone in Action Wrestling, and everyone around the world. They need to know that Jacob Koenig isn't someone to mess with. I'm the last real athlete around this place, and I should have the platform to perform for the masses. That’s what Evolution is all about. It took me storming into Brady Bolt's office and demanding a seat at the table. I got what I asked for, Jade. I was hoping for someone with a higher profile than TJ Alexander… but it is what it is.
Jade Riley: I'm surprised he's back. He had maybe a month off. Right?
Jacob Koenig: Something like that. At least he didn't bring that space cadet Jaice Wilds back with him.
Jade Riley: I think they were having trouble as a tag team.
Jacob Koenig: Probably because Jaice is a dork. TJ deserved better. That seems to be a common trend around here. Well, I should take credit for giving TJ better. My outburst also got him a match at Evolution so… cool. Good for me. Good for him. Good for everyone.
Jade Riley: Good for the fans, for sure. That's going to be a great match.
Jacob Koenig: Indeed. We both need a big win here, but only one of us will earn it. I'm confident that I'm the one, Jade. TJ can zip around and fly around… but once I catch him, he's done for. Game Over for the Game Changer.
He looks wide-eyed at Jade.
Jacob Koenig: Oh that was really good. I don't often find a hook, but that's… that's something. I was on a roll when talking shit about Sicko, too. When I find my footing, I can be quite a promo guy, Jade. That's not something people expect from me, but going forward… I'm going to put my all into this side of the job. That is… if I still have a job.
She looks confused.
Jade Riley: What do you mean?
Jacob Koenig: Oh, well… I just threatened to quit Action Wrestling if I lose at Evolution. That's how confident I am that I will win. That was before I knew TJ would be my opponent.
Jade Riley: Are you still confident?
He pauses.
Jacob Koenig: Oh, yeah, obviously. TJ is good. But I'm great. He can't do what I can do in there, but I could do flippies if I really wanted to.
Jade Riley: That'd be a sight to see.
Jacob Koenig: When I train people at BFC, I train all styles. Flippies aren't my favorite thing, but I see the value in that style for sure. Some of the all-time greats have made their living that way. TJ could be on a path to all-time great status… with the right momentum. He's got to hit the ground running and not let anything hold him back. Unfortunately… there's a titanium wall standing before him… me. There's no getting over or around me at Evolution.
Jade Riley: I love the confidence. I hope things work out for you, Jacob. I really do. What's your plan post-Evolution?
Jacob Koenig: I've got my sights set on getting my Omega Championship back. Sicko has stained the legacy that I created, and it's time for a cleansing. I am going to right his wrongs in our next match… if he can make it past Jody Madrox, that is. Jody has slayed dragons before, so I wouldn't count him out at Evolution by any means. The whole show will be banger after banger though. Top to bottom. This show will be incredible. Truly special. As a fan of professional wrestling, I believe this is going to be the best show this year. Not just for Action Wrestling, but anywhere in the world.
Jade Riley: I'm with you on that for sure. I wish you luck in--
Fade to black.
Jacob Koenig: Ugh! Not today, Jade!
Jade Riley: That's fine. I'm taking a break.
Jacob Koenig: Oh yeah?! Then what's that camera doing here?!
He points to the camera that is following him.
Jade Riley: Oh, him. He's with you.
He looks confused.
Jacob Koenig: Oh. Well, I just don't have time for questions. I'm getting out of here, and going on vacation until Evolution.
Jade Riley: That's great! Where are you going?
Jacob Koenig: Back home to Minneapolis. I have some work to do at the OG BFC building, and then it's just relaxation time.
Jade Riley: I love that for you. You've been so stressed lately here. This hasn't been the successful run you had hoped for.
Jacob Koenig: Yeah, I've kind of just been… a guy… here. That match against Sicko showed the world that I can be a top guy… if I'm allowed to be.
Jade Riley: What do you mean?
Jacob Koenig: Look at the rise of Sicko. He's had this big corporate machine behind him, putting him all over Clash, putting him all over advertising. Of course he's going to be in the spotlight. He's a superstar. But… so am I… and that match proved it. I should be on my way to defending the Omega Championship at Evolution… but instead, I'm fighting TJ Alexander.
Jade Riley: Oh! I didn't know TJ was back!
Jacob Koenig: He probably didn't either until he magically appeared in Brady Bolts's office five minutes ago. I've got nothing against the kid personally, but he's found himself on the opposite side of the ring from a pissed off predator. Everybody likes TJ, but they're not going to like him as much when he's beaten to a bloody pulp on the grandest stage.
Jade Riley: That's rather graphic.
Jacob Koenig: It's not that I want to tear him limb from limb. Jade, I have to hang to make an example of him. He needs to be a warning to everyone in Action Wrestling, and everyone around the world. They need to know that Jacob Koenig isn't someone to mess with. I'm the last real athlete around this place, and I should have the platform to perform for the masses. That’s what Evolution is all about. It took me storming into Brady Bolt's office and demanding a seat at the table. I got what I asked for, Jade. I was hoping for someone with a higher profile than TJ Alexander… but it is what it is.
Jade Riley: I'm surprised he's back. He had maybe a month off. Right?
Jacob Koenig: Something like that. At least he didn't bring that space cadet Jaice Wilds back with him.
Jade Riley: I think they were having trouble as a tag team.
Jacob Koenig: Probably because Jaice is a dork. TJ deserved better. That seems to be a common trend around here. Well, I should take credit for giving TJ better. My outburst also got him a match at Evolution so… cool. Good for me. Good for him. Good for everyone.
Jade Riley: Good for the fans, for sure. That's going to be a great match.
Jacob Koenig: Indeed. We both need a big win here, but only one of us will earn it. I'm confident that I'm the one, Jade. TJ can zip around and fly around… but once I catch him, he's done for. Game Over for the Game Changer.
He looks wide-eyed at Jade.
Jacob Koenig: Oh that was really good. I don't often find a hook, but that's… that's something. I was on a roll when talking shit about Sicko, too. When I find my footing, I can be quite a promo guy, Jade. That's not something people expect from me, but going forward… I'm going to put my all into this side of the job. That is… if I still have a job.
She looks confused.
Jade Riley: What do you mean?
Jacob Koenig: Oh, well… I just threatened to quit Action Wrestling if I lose at Evolution. That's how confident I am that I will win. That was before I knew TJ would be my opponent.
Jade Riley: Are you still confident?
He pauses.
Jacob Koenig: Oh, yeah, obviously. TJ is good. But I'm great. He can't do what I can do in there, but I could do flippies if I really wanted to.
Jade Riley: That'd be a sight to see.
Jacob Koenig: When I train people at BFC, I train all styles. Flippies aren't my favorite thing, but I see the value in that style for sure. Some of the all-time greats have made their living that way. TJ could be on a path to all-time great status… with the right momentum. He's got to hit the ground running and not let anything hold him back. Unfortunately… there's a titanium wall standing before him… me. There's no getting over or around me at Evolution.
Jade Riley: I love the confidence. I hope things work out for you, Jacob. I really do. What's your plan post-Evolution?
Jacob Koenig: I've got my sights set on getting my Omega Championship back. Sicko has stained the legacy that I created, and it's time for a cleansing. I am going to right his wrongs in our next match… if he can make it past Jody Madrox, that is. Jody has slayed dragons before, so I wouldn't count him out at Evolution by any means. The whole show will be banger after banger though. Top to bottom. This show will be incredible. Truly special. As a fan of professional wrestling, I believe this is going to be the best show this year. Not just for Action Wrestling, but anywhere in the world.
Jade Riley: I'm with you on that for sure. I wish you luck in--
Fade to black.