Post by Claire Hawkins on Mar 11, 2021 23:59:48 GMT -5
"Two years....."
"For the first time in nearly two years, I now have the opportunity to compete for something OTHER than the Action Wrestling Television Championship or some other nonsensical novelty that had been solely designed for placation. Do not misunderstand me, pouring everything that I am into that championship and creating such a highly coveted prize is something that I shall never lose pride in. Unsurprisingly, there are a precious few within this company that can claim the unique accomplishment of being the matriarch of success for many of current talent and fewer still that would dare to admit such. Even so, to say that this moment is a welcome breath of fresh air is something that cannot be understated. After all, freedom is not truly appreciated until it has been stripped away."
"For two years, mine was stripped away and I am damn sure glad that I have it back."
"Personal elation aside, this Monday Night Clash I have the opportunity to solidify this newfound freedom of mine by climbing into the ring at the Tide arena and competing for one of the only two championships to ever be held by less than ten people; the Action Wrestling Hardcore Championship. Now, I could spin you the tale of the plethora of exploits and studiously speak upon the comparatively short history like a good little troglodyte. However, that isn't what you're all here for."
"Not in the slightest."
"Instead, you would rather listen to me rattle off the reasons as to why I shall be walking out of Mississippi as the NEW Hardcore Champion. About how I believe that I'll pull out the upset victory against the man the likes of Spencer Adams, the man that considers himself the very lifeblood of Action Wrestling. How can I, someone that has already been dismissed as a talentless hack without any future, possibly defeat the man of such caliber and stout resolution who has had such almighty blessings gifted upon him?"
"SImple."
"He's JUST Spencer Adams."
"Contrary to what he likes to have people think, Spencer Adams isn't some sort of infallible being who is untouchable when those beloved bright lights of his turns on. In fact, if memory serves correctly, I gave him more than he could handle during my rookie year. During the inaugural Battlebowl and All-in Ladder match, I gave him as much trouble as he gave me. He will never admit it, of course, it would mar this "megastar" image of his that he has been building for the past year. Getting bopped by someone considered to be a fresh-faced greenhorn at the time isn't something that does the image of an in-ring veteran any favors, after all.”
"I digress."
"Through the entirety of his Action Wrestling career, Spencer Adams has never been THE guy that people turn to when they need someone to truly put on a performance. When they look at their little lists of who they could fill the dwindling divisions with'\ who has enough reliability to have a decent match with whichever nearly forgotten champion and they don't have anyone that immediately comes to mind? Just send in Spencer Adams."
"Who do we have to face Donald Deruty for the Action Wrestling Championship?"
"JUST Spencer Adams."
"Who do we have to compete for the vacant United States Championship?"
"JUST Spencer Adams."
"Who do we have to fill the perpetually dwindling Tag Team division?"
"JUST Spencer Adams.....and whoever wants to team with him this time."
"Who do we have to face Matthias Mintzel for the dying Hardcore Championship?"
"JUST Spencer Adams."
"Don't misunderstand, he has undoubtedly earned every victory and accolade that he has ever attained. He has earned that which sets him on the fast track to the Hall of Fame. However, being the guy that JUST happens to be isn't something that brings meaning to those victories. It doesn't bring meaning to the menagerie of glittering gold and the accumulative awards that so many foolishly believe dictates respect."
"If it did then I wouldn't be so easily written off and dismissed."
"So, when the facade of grandeur is peeled away and you're left with the man known simply as JUST Spencer Adams, you have to agree that the odds of victory are far better than they appear on paper. If they weren't, then I would be the first to guess that I wouldn't be competing for the Hardcore Championship. In fact, if they fully considered me to be akin to the enhancement talent from Southern Championship Wrestling then you can bet your COVID stimulus checks that I wouldn't be in the main event."
"That I wouldn't have been Television Champion."
"That I wouldn't have made Action Wrestling history several times over."
"That I wouldn't STILL be here in Action Wrestling."
"Therefore, to continue writing me off is something one should not do; that Spencer Adams should NOT do. Cause, after two years of being stuck in low card limbo, I can say beyond a shadow of a fucking doubt that the chip on my shoulder and my drive to prove every doubting motherfucker is something that should NOT be underestimated. It is something that should NOT be dismissed! It is something that should NOT be overlooked!"
"When we met in that ring, one on one for the first time, you will find out that the grit and determination that you so proudly tout isn't something that is unique only to you. It may be just another Monday for you, Spence, but this is MY opportunity to prove that I'm more than the false narratives of fools claim. This is MY moment to show the entire fucked up world that, despite all their biased criticisms about who they think I am, I will no longer be denied and that I am here to fucking STAY!"
"If they-if YOU-cannot handle that.....then, with all due respect Mister Adams, you can ship your WCF mimicking ass back to Chicago."
"Maybe go visit that family you ignore."