Ash Blake
Professional Wrestler
Say my name like a slur.
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Post by Ash Blake on Apr 29, 2021 4:51:51 GMT -5
Man, Downfall has murked me hard every time we've faced off but regardless of outcome, this whole shoot is the one that has Ash the character seething: "Because I'll tell you this, it doesn't matter to me who's in my way, if there's one person that makes sense to be the one to bring you down, it's going to be me. I've done it before, and what kills you a little bit inside is that you have to admit it every second of every day. I didn't just break your streak: I erased it from the book, I supplanted it. I out-Blaked Ash Blake. I don't give a fuck if you're tired of hearing about it, you had your chance to stop it from happening and you shut down on me. And yes, you can absolutely throw shade, mumble excuses about the interference it took to win it, say that I only ever defended it against Dionysus, but the truth is I got you cold and you know it. As you lorded over Corey Black, nobody ever gets under your skin. You've kept yourself so guarded that it was a bit of a shock to find your backstory and your family life you've tried so hard to distance yourself from was so ordinary. Nobody can ever make you sweat - Except that when I Ether'ed your ass and shredded your character so badly that you had no response. Think about that one, Ashley... for everyone who's trash-talked the mighty undefeated champ, there's been no criticism she couldn't shrug off; But when I sonned you, you had nothing you could say back. You just had to give it three weeks, and then move on, hoping nobody remembered." Taking Control / Losing Your MindThe whole section is a crash course on how to shoot on Ash (take note, literally anyone who wants to win Havoc and face me at Evo) from one of the best and seemingly still weirdly underrated writers in the fed.
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Post by Max f'n Daemon on Apr 29, 2021 6:22:39 GMT -5
I've known Bryan for a decade now and I will forever be simultaneously amazed and frustrated at how fucking good he is at nailing any character's weaknesses and finding the right ways to pinpoint 'em.
I've heard people shoot on that and call him monotonous or boring before, but just because it's takes 3 pages and 20 paragraphs to eviscerate someone just means that no one's character is perfect. It doesn't help that he has a unique way of coming at every situation and tackling every character like it's his worst enemy.
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Dionysus
Professional Wrestler
Contains 50% Fruit Juice
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Post by Dionysus on Apr 29, 2021 9:25:21 GMT -5
I've known Bryan for a decade now and I will forever be simultaneously amazed and frustrated at how fucking good he is at nailing any character's weaknesses and finding the right ways to pinpoint 'em. I've heard people shoot on that and call him monotonous or boring before, but just because it's takes 3 pages and 20 paragraphs to eviscerate someone just means that no one's character is perfect. It doesn't help that he has a unique way of coming at every situation and tackling every character like it's his worst enemy. Man, I hate people like that. Sure, "lol you suck" could be considered "fine" for shoot, but when you understand that shoot takes finesse, why would you want less than the best shoot possible?
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Post by Max f'n Daemon on Apr 29, 2021 9:32:06 GMT -5
I've known Bryan for a decade now and I will forever be simultaneously amazed and frustrated at how fucking good he is at nailing any character's weaknesses and finding the right ways to pinpoint 'em. I've heard people shoot on that and call him monotonous or boring before, but just because it's takes 3 pages and 20 paragraphs to eviscerate someone just means that no one's character is perfect. It doesn't help that he has a unique way of coming at every situation and tackling every character like it's his worst enemy. Man, I hate people like that. Sure, "lol you suck" could be considered "fine" for shoot, but when you understand that shoot takes finesse, why would you want less than the best shoot possible? Yes! Exactly! Thank you!
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Post by Johnny Bacchus on Apr 29, 2021 9:34:35 GMT -5
“lol you suck” or “go fuck yourself” is a quality line when there’s a build to it and you time it right. Spend a shoot picking apart why someone is loathsome and ending with “fuck you” or something that simple is just an exclamation point.
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Post by Downfall on May 10, 2021 12:12:37 GMT -5
I think it flies under the radar that Dionysus is a hell of a shooter when he wants to be. This piece of his roleplay, in particular, fucking melted his opponent IMO:
"...Look, John, if there's a reason why I can't stay focused on you, its because...well, there really isn't a reason to stay focused, is there? Your whole purpose is to beat heads in, and that's about it. See, knowing one's worth is what separates you, the young blood looking to make his big mark on the federation, and myself, who for weeks has been constantly ignored by management. And for what, to be tossed to the lowest rung on the totem pole, to give the job to a guy so generic they may as well have named you Great Value?"
"Trust me, if there were ways I could drag you down further, I'd try to find them and make you feel something other than bland; the fact remains, however, that you are so painfully generic and predictable that rather than tear you apart, I'm going to try and fix you instead. Maybe instead of just coming out and saying 'I'm gonna beat the hell out of this guy,' you maybe talk about how much better looking you are than them, or critique them on their ring ability, or something. Do I want some? Hell no, I don't want some, but this oat bran of a wrestler is what I'm being served, so I guess I should stomach what I can, right?"
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Post by Harvey Marx on Jun 1, 2021 17:26:04 GMT -5
Let's get some Havoc 2021 shoot up here! There were some great lines in the Havoc promos...
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Ash Blake
Professional Wrestler
Say my name like a slur.
Posts: 65
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Post by Ash Blake on Jun 26, 2021 4:47:08 GMT -5
This isn't Havoc shoot, but it is from the Havoc winner! "Tell me, Miss Blake, what are your expectations now? Where will you be when the dust has settled? Something tells me that despite all your posturing and rehearsed confidence, the facial expressions straight from the Mark Zuckerberg University of smiling, that you have legitimate concern heading into this one. You can beat Corey Black out of contention, because he knows he has himself and his name to protect. You double up on Spencer Adams, because you know that he's different. My stubbornness has weathered the storm against a nefarious fraternity before and it will do so again. I don’t give a fuck if that means you, Carter, and the dozen salteen cracker lackeys you’ve got sitting in the reserves. I’m here to pick it all apart." - Spencer Adams, Detroit Vs. EverybodyAnd to continue the festivities with Carter: "All it took to overshadow what Spencer Adams would’ve considered the greatest achievement of his career to date...was to cash in that All-In briefcase and add myself to this Evolution Main Event. Just like all it took at Clash last week to set him over the edge was...to cut his mic time short. Don’t like it when I’m at the controls, Mr. Adams? That’s too damn bad, because I’m at the controls of alot more than when I’m playing producer out in the truck. Have you started to notice that yet? Just like all it took to destroy the greatness of The Following was for Kyle Kemp and I to play footsie in front of Dandy DiVito. And at the snap of a fingers, the squad that could have stood united against Philidor Holdings L.L.C...now fights each other for control of their Tag Team Championship at Evolution. Seems I’m responsible for more than just our Main Event being a Triple Threat." - Carter Shaw, All It Takes
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Post by Harvey Marx on Jun 26, 2021 20:16:37 GMT -5
This isn't Havoc shoot, but it is from the Havoc winner! "Tell me, Miss Blake, what are your expectations now? Where will you be when the dust has settled? Something tells me that despite all your posturing and rehearsed confidence, the facial expressions straight from the Mark Zuckerberg University of smiling, that you have legitimate concern heading into this one. You can beat Corey Black out of contention, because he knows he has himself and his name to protect. You double up on Spencer Adams, because you know that he's different. My stubbornness has weathered the storm against a nefarious fraternity before and it will do so again. I don’t give a fuck if that means you, Carter, and the dozen salteen cracker lackeys you’ve got sitting in the reserves. I’m here to pick it all apart." - Spencer Adams, Detroit Vs. EverybodyAnd to continue the festivities with Carter: "All it took to overshadow what Spencer Adams would’ve considered the greatest achievement of his career to date...was to cash in that All-In briefcase and add myself to this Evolution Main Event. Just like all it took at Clash last week to set him over the edge was...to cut his mic time short. Don’t like it when I’m at the controls, Mr. Adams? That’s too damn bad, because I’m at the controls of alot more than when I’m playing producer out in the truck. Have you started to notice that yet? Just like all it took to destroy the greatness of The Following was for Kyle Kemp and I to play footsie in front of Dandy DiVito. And at the snap of a fingers, the squad that could have stood united against Philidor Holdings L.L.C...now fights each other for control of their Tag Team Championship at Evolution. Seems I’m responsible for more than just our Main Event being a Triple Threat." - Carter Shaw, All It TakesHavoc winner and another main eventer? It totally counts lol
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