Post by worldbreaker on Dec 28, 2009 20:50:58 GMT -5
“MAY ALL ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT”
Credit: Thunderkiss
Credit: Thunderkiss
William Charles Wilcox: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming. I know this was short notice, but trust me, you’ll be glad you made the effort. Without further ado, Thunderkiss.
[He arrives in grand fashion from behind the media. All heads turn and follow him as he approaches the podium in the same way he would a match. Deep inside he feels much the same.]
Thunderkiss: One year ago, I was the heart and soul of this federation. I took this establishment to new heights as I embarked on an epic journey to capture the ACW World Title. It was a tale that even Hollywood couldn’t script. A crazed stalker, a career threatening injury and two rivals intent on destroying all my ambitions. I fought through it all and made it to that fateful day in June. During this time, business was never better nor was locker room morale. But as we all know, this all came crashing down at Omega Effect V and I can attest that it did, in fact, hurt inside. While I will take some of the blame for this, our “beloved” Chairman is ultimately responsible for his product. And decisions like this, folks, is why this place is sinking faster than the Titanic. This Summer Jake Steele Vs. Thunderkiss would have headlined PPV’s and Ginger would have had his wallet fattened as a result. Instead you got Jason Freeman headlining and you know you are in trouble when that happens.
[Thunderkiss takes a sip from a nearby water bottle before continuing. Do not mistake this action as simply a way to quench his thirst. No. He knows his next few words will be his most important of the night and must take a moment to choose them carefully.]
Thunderkiss: I know half of you right now are saying “preach on, TK” while the other half are saying “quit your whining.” To those who fall into the later, you’re right. I need to stop my whining and do something more constructive with my time. Well, crackerjacks, I plan to. I tried my best to escape my reality this Summer in Los Angeles but Steve Phillips made it most clear I cannot run from my problems. Though he will deny it like a good, American politician, he and he alone was responsible for the closure of SLA with Ginger’s approval no doubt. I have been threatening it for months and now it is time to make good on my promise. As the old saying goes, If you can’t beat them, you join them. Only I don’t plan to “join” anything, I plan to “change” the game. A revolution has begun, here, today and I shall lead the charge.
[The flashbulbs begin to pop off with greater intensity as Thunderkiss’ mannerisms become more animated, a tell tale sign of anger brewing from within.]
Thunderkiss: Yes, you heard correctly. Quote me all you want, I will lead a revolution that will completely dispel the old guard from this Island. This horde of cockroaches have raped this company into submission at the expense of the more talented and the more entertaining. Case in point: the once, great, ACW world title has been passed around like a STD ridden prostitute that nobody no longer wants. It represents not the best, but who is able to play backstage politics to the greatest advantage. My first act is to declare myself to be the one, true, world heavyweight champion. I’ve said it countless times, a title is only worth as much as the man who wears it. Dave Shadow may be recognized as being the champion of the world, but I beat Dave Shadow on his path to becoming the next “hand me down” champion. This belt represents the best. This belt represents the future. This belt represents ME.
[From behind his podium Thunderkiss frees the following object. A collective gasp can be heard.]
Thunderkiss: This is a declaration of war upon ACW. This Summer my efforts of making you obscure were prevented. This time I am now among you. I have brought the battle to your front door and “I will defeat you from within.” If you are currently employed by ACW, over the course of the following weeks you will have a most important decision to make. Chose wisely. Do not commit your loyalties to those who have used you as stepping stones on their selfish path to fame and fortune. Oh, and Shadow, not only is my belt cooler, it is bigger. And everyone knows that if you have a big belt, you have a big penis.
[Thunderkiss backs up from the podium and begins to put distance between himself and tonight’s spectacle. From behind the sounds of anguished reporters ring in his ears but their frustration matters not. He has said all he needs to and now the time for talking is over.
And the time for action has begun.]
[FADE]
