Post by Shane Andrews on Feb 13, 2014 20:47:47 GMT -5
The scene begins with Adrian Kincade standing behind the entrance curtain, head down in thought.
Thoughts running thru his mind of the strong return he had in last week's match with Marlfox.
While he didn't score a victory, he showed the VW fans, that he indeed still had it.
More importantly than that, he showed himself, he still had it, despite the loss.
Marlfox didn't get a cheap victory... he earned it, just as Kincade would have expected.
"Baby steps, Kincade... nothing happens over night...
last week was last week... you got this."
last week was last week... you got this."
He gives a nod to the sound guy sitting nearby, a 'ready' signal to hit his music.
Right on cue, the music begins to play, as Kincade walks out onto the stage.
AK makes his way down the ramp and to the ringside area, in his usual casual way.
He grabs a mic from the announce table, and slides into the ring under the bottom rope.
Standing in the center of the ring, he begins...
"Well, last week... I was challenged by a man they call Matthias Marlfox, in a glorious return match.
While I gave him damn near everything I had, like I do every time out in this ring,
he took it all in stride, and I was humbled by a simple stretch by submission.
One would think, I would be upset... pissed off... angry...
at the fact I was beaten by what I considered at the start, a "lesser man".
However that is just not the case... not the case at all.
I welcomed the challenge, he was the better man.... THAT night.
When the time comes again, I welcome a second round with Marlfox.
Any time... any place."
AK begins to pace around, as he continues...
"So, with that being said... on to the next order of business at hand.
I understand there is a little tournament going on around here...
16 of the best and brightest this company has to offer,
all wanting that chance to be known as "The Best in the World".
And as it turns out, it appears that I open the tournament against Brent Starr.
I'm honored just to be considered for the tournament.
Great news for me... not so much for the rest of you.
I'm honored just to be considered for the tournament.
Great news for me... not so much for the rest of you.
What can I say about Brent Starr that has not already been said?
He was just a punk rookie, back when I was around full-time years ago.
Seems like he's made quite a name for himself since I've been gone."
Kincade stops pacing around, and stands tall in the center of the ring again...
"Now, I can stand here and talk about what I can and will do in the tournament...
but, this week... I'm taking the high road on this one. Anything can happen.
The stage is set, for MY legacy to start heading upwards.
The rules play right into my strong points, 'pure' wrestling talent.
No outside garbage... just one on one... the best wrestler wins."
The camera pans in close, as AK looks directly into the camera...
"So, Brent Starr... you are next the list.
My road to becoming "Best in the World" begins with you.
I welcome the challenge... may the best man win."
AK flips the mic over his shoulder, as his music fills the arena again.
He plays to the crowd a bit, with a few corner post arm raised poses.
AK exits the ring, walks up the ramp, and continues out of the arena.