Post by Campbell Chase on Jan 5, 2020 22:12:49 GMT -5
*A camera begins rolling on the Phoenix home of Campbell Chase. Campbell sits in a film room watching film on Carnivore, followed by Liam Archer, then Tyler Ransom.*
Campbell Chase: First Monday Night Clash of the decade. First opportunity for me to prove myself as what I say I am inside of an Action Wrestling ring. The Amway Center in Orlando, Florida will see the coronation of the absolute finest technical grappler on the planet. Even though I hold the Sinister Pure Championship and hold a perfect undefeated record in singles competition. I’ve never been pinned, nor have I been submitted. This is a chance to prove what I am all about. It’s the ultimate proving ground, if you will.
*Chase rises from his chair and walks over to the mantle where his television is perched, admiring the still image paused on the screen.*
Campbell Chase: I’m going in there with nine other individuals, men who have various levels of experience and, in turn, various levels of skill. Carnivore is a world travelled, world class athlete. I won’t deny that. By no means, however, is he perfect. That distinction goes to one man and that would be me. Liam Archer, I showed the world what you were back at the inaugural Sinister event, One of a Kind. I showed that you were naive and though you were hardcore, hardcore wasn’t enough. Pure grappling is superior. Tyler Ransom, you and I, well, we hate each other. We barely know each other but that’s just it. Looking at this hold you have locked on here, it’s sloppy, it’s not enough. That’s why you’ve gone on a bit of a cold streak recently. You’re far too cocky for your own good.
*Campbell turns to face the camera and stares deep into it.*
Campbell Chase: I’ve got a question to pose to all of you vying for the chance to become number one contender to KOS’ United States Championship. What does that belt mean to you?
*Chase walks over to the liquor table and uncorks a bottle of Dom Perignon 2009, pouring a glass of wine for himself.*
Campbell Chase: What that belt means to everyone else, well, the answer is that it is just a strap. It’s a prize to put on the resume. What does it mean to me? It means taking this newly minted gold that has only just been brought to Action Wrestling, wearing it proudly and building the division as it was intended. Building it as the place where the best grappler can be on display.
*Campbell sits and takes a sip of his wine.*
Campbell Chase: What has the US title been in all the years that it has been around this business? It’s meant to be the belt signifying who is ready for the next step. I may not like Carnivore’s attitude but he’s ready for more than that in Action Wrestling. Does anyone else in this match have that same standing? No. Carnivore has proven himself, as much as I hate to admit it, that he is the future. I’ve proven it time and time again that I am the future and I am Professional Wrestling’s Last Chance. Can you say the same for Tyler Ransom, Alex Scott, Steve Dackle, etc.? No, you can’t because you know it’s not true.
*Campbell slams back the rest of his drink.*
Campbell Chase: This is a battle royal and I’m not blind to the fact that anyone can win. By some fluke, Cameron Bats could walk away with the win. I do know how to win though and that is stay low, pick your spots and outwit your opponents. Battle royals aren’t about skill, it’s about smarts. I’ve got it and not one other soul on the entire roster, let alone this match, can come close to my wit. When all is said and done, KOS will know that I am coming to take that belt of his and make it my own, make it into my image and prove just what I can do. So,
*Campbell rises and faces the camera*
Campbell Chase: All of you, bring your best. I wouldn’t want anything less because I want you to leave the Amway Center knowing that your best just wasn’t enough and that the better man became Number One contender. Now, get out of my house.
*Campbell leaves the film room and the camera blurs before fading to black.*