Adam Benjamin vs. Rocko Daymon
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Rebuke, Renounce, and Remember My Name
SCENE BEGINS
(From black, we fade into a cozy interior location that breathes of warmth and fragrances. We are inside a coffee shop in Peoria, Illinois. The time and place is irrelevant. Behind the counter, one man works by himself during the evening hours on this Thursday afternoon, spreading a pair of whipped cream caps onto a dual set of coffee cups with cardboard hand-protectors, so your fingers don't get burned. He takes both brews into either hand, turns, and sets them on the counter next to the register. He looks off camera.)
Coffee Shop Employee
Two mochas?
(Into the frame steps a familiar sight. The woman is young, perhaps in her mid to upper 20s. She is of decent shape and fair skinned, with eyes and hair the color of chesnut. She is dressed in a long black winter coat, bundled up during the cold season. She greets the man behind the counter with a smile.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Yep, that's us.
Coffee Shop Employee
You want any cinnamon on that?
Caitlyn Daymon
Yes, please. Thank you.
(With an equally warming smile, the man, perhaps a college student working this part time job, grabs the cinnamon shaker and gives both toppings of cream a satisfactory serving of spice. Setting the cinnamon aside, he punches a few keys into the register.)
Coffee Shop Employee
That'll be $5.50.
(Her two pale hands reach into her pocket and extract a ten. The young man takes it, punching the register drawer open with a glorious cha-ching, and returning four ones and two quarters with the same friendly smile.)
Coffee Shop Employee
$4.50 is your change. You two have a Merry Christmas.
Caitlyn Daymon
Thanks. You too.
(She drops the change into the tip basket nearby on the counter. Taking both cups, she turns and approaches a table near the window, the camera panning left to keep her centered, and tracking in as she moves away from the counter. It's snowing outside. The rest of the coffee shop is empty, save for the man sitting at the table she goes to. He sits with his legs, clad in denim and work boots, crossed, and a newspaper pulled up in front of him to hide his face.)
(Caitlyn Daymon, the Matriarch, approaches her partner. She sees his face behind the newspaper, and her right eyebrow perks up in curiosity.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Why so upset, hon?
(The newspaper is lowered, and we the face. It's a face many people have nearly forgotten... some of whom have never seen before. But for those who do remember, it's almost a relief... to see that he is still human, even after a year of dormancy. Rochester Vincent Daymon, Rocko to the general public, makes his face known to the viewing world once again. Even after a disasterous beating from his sworn enemy, Clapper, he is still the one people remember.)
(With the newspaper out of the way, the audience gets a shot of Rocko's upper body, which sports a green sweater. His leather jacket has been slung over the back of his chair. His hair is noticably longer, suggesting he's sporting a new look. On his face is a visible scowl.)
(He doesn't respond right away. Caitlyn, removing her own coat to reveal the black blouse and slacks underneath, inquires again.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Honey, are you okay?
(He breaks out of his trance and looks up to his wife, whose caring eyes search for answers. Then he looks back to his newspaper and shakes his head.)
Rocko Daymon
Just what some people say, you know?
Caitlyn Daymon
Who... Christian Sands?
Rocko Daymon
Nah... Michael Moore.
(A half smile crosses his face as he looks to his wife again, noting her response. He holds up the paper and points to the article he had been reading for confirmation.)
Rocko Daymon
Not a week after Saddam Hussein gets captured, and he's already moaning on about President Bush. All of this about... America making a Frankenstein's Monster, how we at one point actually SUPPORTED Hussein...
And you know, I never really supported this war... and if I new about what was going on in the 80's, maybe I would have done something--that is, if I had the power to do anything. I just get the feeling that most people today complain about George W. because they have nothing else to complain ABOUT.
Moore is convicting Bush of making a scapegoat out of Hussein... yet he fails to see that he himself is making a scapegoat out of Bush. It's like, for every problem America has, the President is at fault. You'd think people would just lighten up, right?
(He shakes his head again, looking down at the paper in fascination.)
Rocko Daymon
I get the feeling leftists like Moore complain about Bush just because they have nothing to complain about. If we had a time machine, I'm sure we could just zip back to 1980-whatever and prevent some of our mistakes...
What is there to complain about? Hussein has been captured. We have proof that this war is gradually coming to an end. Isn't that something we should ALL be happy about?
(Caitlyn shrugs.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Yeah, but leftists like Moore feel there was no reason to go to Iraq in the first place...
(Rocko rolls his eyes.)
Rocko Daymon
Last I checked, Michael Moore isn't a part of our government. He's a filmmaker. I think I'd rather trust the politicians, who have the money, intelligence, and reconnaisance to tell us exactly what the hell is going down in Iraq, as opposed to the opinions of a fatty who has nothing better to do than bug the hell out of Charlton Heston.
How can you really know from your own research? I don't doubt that the guy checks his facts, but I don't think the government is stupid enough not to do the exact same thing...
(He shakes his head, giving up.)
Rocko Daymon
Damnit, I'm rambling... there's two things I hate more than anything else, and Liberals are one of them.
Caitlyn Daymon
What's the other?
Rocko Daymon
Those damn Conservatives...
(Another half-smile. Caitlyn snickers in light of the irony. Finally, Rocko folds up his newspaper and sets it aside. He takes his cup of coffee and sniffs it. Caitlyn has already taken a few snips.)
Caitlyn Daymon
So... what do you think of this place?
Rocko Daymon
Well, it's not Bruno's, but...
(He takes a sip of his coffee.)
Rocko Daymon
Damn fine mocha.
(He takes another sip, and the two quietly drink together, looking out the window, watching the snowflakes cover the city.)
Caitlyn Daymon
It's kind of romantic, isn't it? Inspiring.
Rocko Daymon
Yeah... reminds me of what it was like as a kid here in this part of America.
(The two shift their gazes from the window to each other, across the table.)
Rocko Daymon
Williamsburg isn't too far from Peoria. I remember the winters being snowy like this, as a kid. The Pacific Northwest is great, but...
(He looks out the window again.)
Rocko Daymon
You just get a homely feeling being here in the Midwest, you know? Bah, I don't know... maybe it's just me.
Caitlyn Daymon
No, I know what you mean. I feel it too.
Rocko Daymon
Oh...
Good then. For a minute, I thought I was still attached to this place.
(He smiles, warmly, stretching back in his chair.)
Rocko Daymon
Good times... but dead times. But still, I get just a little bit nostalgiac every time I pass through Illinois.
(He looks down at his cup of coffee, not bothering to take a sip. A moment of silence follows.)
Cailtyn Daymon
I know I haven't asked much lately, but how has your mother been holding up?
Rocko Daymon
Ehh... not bad. She's got Roy and his family to keep her company. I kind of feel bad, being out on the road, when I should be back home for support, now that Dad's gone. But then, she told me to go on and follow my dream...
(He shrugs, but Caitlyn, almost understanding where Susan DeLion is coming from, nods in agreement.)
Cailtyn Daymon
It's a sense of duty... we women understand that in you.
(She takes a sip of her coffee, grinning lovingly across the table to her husband. Daymon smiles, scratches the back of his head, and continues after a second of silence.)
Rocko Daymon
If we have time, we'll stop by Williamsburg after we finish up business here. Chances are, when we leave for Europe, we'll be flying in the same plane as my opponent in GXW.
(Daymon smiles at this thought.)
Rocko Daymon
Drink up while you can, babe... we are living in an existence of jet lag. It's going to be back and forth from North America to Europe for the next month or so. Heh... it's going to be a living hell.
(In spite of the reality, the Daymon's smile. After a moment, Rocko turns himself in his seat and looks into the camera. This is the first time his eyes come in contact with the viewers in a long time. Suddenly, he doesn't seem so cozy or warming. Even so, nothing is very threatening in his look. It's that dark stare of Rocko Daymon... his captivating eyes seem to speak of power and experience.)
Rocko Daymon
The weeks tick down to Battleground Britain, and it seems as though we're all still reeling in the wake of Global Warfare. What a great time for me to be coming into Global X-Treme Wrestling? I see a lot of familiar faces, and a lot of new ones... but no matter whose eyes I see, I plan to see them all grow wide when I prove myself to the talents, the fans, and the owners of this federation.
I've been out for a while, as many know... but I'm ready to explode, better than ever.
In many ways, I regret not making my TRUE return here in GXW. As it turns out, I stepped back into the ring for the first time in a year a couple weeks ago on Ballistic, which is Major Championship's Wrestling show. Yeah, I'm two-timing... may be too much for a guy coming back into the industry like me, but no challenge is too much for me to handle, in my opinion.
Nevertheless, I feel this returning match, coming into GXW for the first time in my career, will have phenomenal impact, enough to match that of my redebut at Ballistic when I fought Karl Brown. Maybe even more...
(Pauses a beat as he takes another sip of his coffee. Caitlyn listens while she watches the snow accumulate on the street, thinking of other things.)
Rocko Daymon
But you know one thing I've noticed about Battleground Britain so far? You hear all the hype on TV, and read about it in the magazines. We hear all about the legends and champions coming from all over just to help GXW build one of the greatest Pay Per Views ever. WFW has a World Champion competing at Battleground Britain... A1E Wrestling has a World Champion... and so on and so forth...
But in all of the names and feds I've heard spoken around, one name and one federation have seem to have been all but forgotten. People seem to look over the other federation I'm involved in Major Championship Wrestling, perhaps because of its inexperience. It's a shame, because for being only a few months old, MCW is one of the best feds I've ever seen, right up to par with SCW and GXW. With time, it will be legendary...
But now, I suppose, isn't that time. MCW is unspoken of, and neither is its champion. Yes, few of you know this... but my opponent in this upcoming match, "Yours Truly" Adam Benjamin, is the World Champion of Major Championship Wrestling. So while everybody else gets all the attention coming into Battleground Britian, I'll be keeping my eyes on the only World Champion I'm familiar with, having seen him in action in MCW. I'll give props to the guy who juggles both federations at the same time... not just arriving for a one-time visit. I'll give props to the guy who has established himself in both MCW and GXW as a talented professional wrestler, instead of guys who some may see as strangers...
No disrespect to those other World Champions, or anything... but I've seen Adam Benjamin, and I haven't seen the likes of Cross or "The Phenom" Shawn Heart. I judge only what I've seen, and from what I HAVE seen, Adam Benjamin is a formidable opponent... definitely someone who will peak at Battleground Britain, in his home country, among his own fans.
(Sports the typical Rocko Daymon grin.)
Rocko Daymon
It's truly going to be his night, huh? I'd feel worried just as an American about getting a decent pop from the fans. He, on the other hand... he's going to steal the show.
I don't blame him... as long as he's on American soil, he'll be hated by all the fans, so it's an even trade off. The thing is, as much as I know it will be quite a night for him... I don't intend to let it be his entirely. I won't let him fight John Miller at Battleground Britain, in London, England, for the GXW Unified World Title. Rather, I'd secure that position for myself.
(A confident nod. Kaboom. It's that sort of gesture that seals the deal, and tells you he's serious. It's a nail in a coffin, that nod. It's something many fans associate with him.)
Rocko Daymon
I'm mixed on Adam Benjamin. He's talented, yes... he's got a great upbringing, true... he's a master technical wrestlers, alright... but what else does he have other than that? You can make a machine that can do all of that, but it doesn't come with a soul. Soul, heart, and determination is what I have. And while Benjamin would surely love to see himself fighting for that title in his home country... personally, I don't care. I have my own motives.
I've been sidelined for a year. I've had that entire year to look back on my career and think of how far I've come. Looking back... I see I've hardly made ANY great accomplishments, at least nothing that can be compared to many here in GXW. I may be a former SCW champion, but that time was hardly my shining moment. I'm back in professional wrestling to FIND that shining moment I'm speaking of. And this tournament? Yeah, that's a great opportunity for me to take...
I come back into professional wrestling, exploding with power and energy. In little time, I sweep through the competition... I meet John Miller face to face. And from there?
(Slight grin crosses his face.)
Rocko Daymon
Well, let's not jump the gun just yet...
First head on the chopping block is Adam Benjamin. Talent yes... but not enough heart compared to mine. Not so much respectability either. I've never seen the man cheat, but it wouldn't kill him to show the American people a little respect. GXW, I'm sure you've heard him go on about the American way of life... and I don't know about the rest of you, but it slightly offends me everytime we're referred to as "Ameriscums."
But hey... I'm not going to tell Adam Benjamin what he can or cannot love and hate. A man is entitled to his own passions. Mine lie in the ring, and his lie with his heritage. But the second he assumes my nationality as a factor in this match, he makes a mistake. American, British, Canadian, Mexican, Japanese, European, Asian, African, Australian... it truly doesn't matter where the HELL you're from, as long as you've got skills to back up your name...
And I've got plenty of skills... I assure you of that.
Yeah, Benjamin may be a technical mastermind... but I've spunk and street smarts under my belt. What's more, I've heart and motivation. I have a goal to succeed. I have an opportunity to take...
Cause while Adam Benjamin has set his name in the history books of professional wrestling as MCW's first World Champion, I have yet to make such a title for myself. Benjamin has his World Title... and he doesn't need another one. I, on the other hand... this is my time to become a legend. This is my time, and I'm going to make it mine.
(He pauses for a moment... unsure of how to go on. He glances down to his coffee, still a little left. He downs the rest, swallows, takes a moment to let it sink in, then turns back to the camera.)
Rocko Daymon
Good luck, Adam Benjamin... it will be quite a match when you and I go head to head, but I intend to do anything I can to win. You exploded into the scene quite recently, and earned your MCW World Title within a matter of weeks, and you earned it every step of the way. But I've been in this industry for several years, punishing my body and pushing myself to ever limit possible to get the sort of recognition you have now.
And now, GXW has presented me with a new opportunity... another chance to make it, to become a legend... my one chance...
I'll be damned if I let you stand in my way, Adam Benjamin. See you in the ring.
(With that final confident nod--that flip of the switch, the slice of the guillotine--Daymon addresses the camera for the final time. He turns back to the table. His wife, hanging on ever word, meets his gaze as he finishes. His expression changes. Business has been dealt with, for now. He smiles to his wife.)
Rocko Daymon
You ready to get out of here?
(Caitlyn looks into the camera for a moment. The look in her eye is something similar to her husbands, only something more feral and defensive lies behind the dark brown of her iris. Though she says little, her role has yet to make itself known. Without a word, she looks back to her husband.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Yeah, we better head back before the roads get any worse.
(With a smile and a nod, Rocko comes to his feet and puts on his leather coat. Caitlyn stands as well, putting on her own coat. Rocko goes to the door and holds it open as his wife exits the coffee shop. Without looking back, Rocko Daymon follows, and from there, we go to black.)
SCENE ENDS
SCENE BEGINS
(From black, we fade into a cozy interior location that breathes of warmth and fragrances. We are inside a coffee shop in Peoria, Illinois. The time and place is irrelevant. Behind the counter, one man works by himself during the evening hours on this Thursday afternoon, spreading a pair of whipped cream caps onto a dual set of coffee cups with cardboard hand-protectors, so your fingers don't get burned. He takes both brews into either hand, turns, and sets them on the counter next to the register. He looks off camera.)
Coffee Shop Employee
Two mochas?
(Into the frame steps a familiar sight. The woman is young, perhaps in her mid to upper 20s. She is of decent shape and fair skinned, with eyes and hair the color of chesnut. She is dressed in a long black winter coat, bundled up during the cold season. She greets the man behind the counter with a smile.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Yep, that's us.
Coffee Shop Employee
You want any cinnamon on that?
Caitlyn Daymon
Yes, please. Thank you.
(With an equally warming smile, the man, perhaps a college student working this part time job, grabs the cinnamon shaker and gives both toppings of cream a satisfactory serving of spice. Setting the cinnamon aside, he punches a few keys into the register.)
Coffee Shop Employee
That'll be $5.50.
(Her two pale hands reach into her pocket and extract a ten. The young man takes it, punching the register drawer open with a glorious cha-ching, and returning four ones and two quarters with the same friendly smile.)
Coffee Shop Employee
$4.50 is your change. You two have a Merry Christmas.
Caitlyn Daymon
Thanks. You too.
(She drops the change into the tip basket nearby on the counter. Taking both cups, she turns and approaches a table near the window, the camera panning left to keep her centered, and tracking in as she moves away from the counter. It's snowing outside. The rest of the coffee shop is empty, save for the man sitting at the table she goes to. He sits with his legs, clad in denim and work boots, crossed, and a newspaper pulled up in front of him to hide his face.)
(Caitlyn Daymon, the Matriarch, approaches her partner. She sees his face behind the newspaper, and her right eyebrow perks up in curiosity.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Why so upset, hon?
(The newspaper is lowered, and we the face. It's a face many people have nearly forgotten... some of whom have never seen before. But for those who do remember, it's almost a relief... to see that he is still human, even after a year of dormancy. Rochester Vincent Daymon, Rocko to the general public, makes his face known to the viewing world once again. Even after a disasterous beating from his sworn enemy, Clapper, he is still the one people remember.)
(With the newspaper out of the way, the audience gets a shot of Rocko's upper body, which sports a green sweater. His leather jacket has been slung over the back of his chair. His hair is noticably longer, suggesting he's sporting a new look. On his face is a visible scowl.)
(He doesn't respond right away. Caitlyn, removing her own coat to reveal the black blouse and slacks underneath, inquires again.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Honey, are you okay?
(He breaks out of his trance and looks up to his wife, whose caring eyes search for answers. Then he looks back to his newspaper and shakes his head.)
Rocko Daymon
Just what some people say, you know?
Caitlyn Daymon
Who... Christian Sands?
Rocko Daymon
Nah... Michael Moore.
(A half smile crosses his face as he looks to his wife again, noting her response. He holds up the paper and points to the article he had been reading for confirmation.)
Rocko Daymon
Not a week after Saddam Hussein gets captured, and he's already moaning on about President Bush. All of this about... America making a Frankenstein's Monster, how we at one point actually SUPPORTED Hussein...
And you know, I never really supported this war... and if I new about what was going on in the 80's, maybe I would have done something--that is, if I had the power to do anything. I just get the feeling that most people today complain about George W. because they have nothing else to complain ABOUT.
Moore is convicting Bush of making a scapegoat out of Hussein... yet he fails to see that he himself is making a scapegoat out of Bush. It's like, for every problem America has, the President is at fault. You'd think people would just lighten up, right?
(He shakes his head again, looking down at the paper in fascination.)
Rocko Daymon
I get the feeling leftists like Moore complain about Bush just because they have nothing to complain about. If we had a time machine, I'm sure we could just zip back to 1980-whatever and prevent some of our mistakes...
What is there to complain about? Hussein has been captured. We have proof that this war is gradually coming to an end. Isn't that something we should ALL be happy about?
(Caitlyn shrugs.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Yeah, but leftists like Moore feel there was no reason to go to Iraq in the first place...
(Rocko rolls his eyes.)
Rocko Daymon
Last I checked, Michael Moore isn't a part of our government. He's a filmmaker. I think I'd rather trust the politicians, who have the money, intelligence, and reconnaisance to tell us exactly what the hell is going down in Iraq, as opposed to the opinions of a fatty who has nothing better to do than bug the hell out of Charlton Heston.
How can you really know from your own research? I don't doubt that the guy checks his facts, but I don't think the government is stupid enough not to do the exact same thing...
(He shakes his head, giving up.)
Rocko Daymon
Damnit, I'm rambling... there's two things I hate more than anything else, and Liberals are one of them.
Caitlyn Daymon
What's the other?
Rocko Daymon
Those damn Conservatives...
(Another half-smile. Caitlyn snickers in light of the irony. Finally, Rocko folds up his newspaper and sets it aside. He takes his cup of coffee and sniffs it. Caitlyn has already taken a few snips.)
Caitlyn Daymon
So... what do you think of this place?
Rocko Daymon
Well, it's not Bruno's, but...
(He takes a sip of his coffee.)
Rocko Daymon
Damn fine mocha.
(He takes another sip, and the two quietly drink together, looking out the window, watching the snowflakes cover the city.)
Caitlyn Daymon
It's kind of romantic, isn't it? Inspiring.
Rocko Daymon
Yeah... reminds me of what it was like as a kid here in this part of America.
(The two shift their gazes from the window to each other, across the table.)
Rocko Daymon
Williamsburg isn't too far from Peoria. I remember the winters being snowy like this, as a kid. The Pacific Northwest is great, but...
(He looks out the window again.)
Rocko Daymon
You just get a homely feeling being here in the Midwest, you know? Bah, I don't know... maybe it's just me.
Caitlyn Daymon
No, I know what you mean. I feel it too.
Rocko Daymon
Oh...
Good then. For a minute, I thought I was still attached to this place.
(He smiles, warmly, stretching back in his chair.)
Rocko Daymon
Good times... but dead times. But still, I get just a little bit nostalgiac every time I pass through Illinois.
(He looks down at his cup of coffee, not bothering to take a sip. A moment of silence follows.)
Cailtyn Daymon
I know I haven't asked much lately, but how has your mother been holding up?
Rocko Daymon
Ehh... not bad. She's got Roy and his family to keep her company. I kind of feel bad, being out on the road, when I should be back home for support, now that Dad's gone. But then, she told me to go on and follow my dream...
(He shrugs, but Caitlyn, almost understanding where Susan DeLion is coming from, nods in agreement.)
Cailtyn Daymon
It's a sense of duty... we women understand that in you.
(She takes a sip of her coffee, grinning lovingly across the table to her husband. Daymon smiles, scratches the back of his head, and continues after a second of silence.)
Rocko Daymon
If we have time, we'll stop by Williamsburg after we finish up business here. Chances are, when we leave for Europe, we'll be flying in the same plane as my opponent in GXW.
(Daymon smiles at this thought.)
Rocko Daymon
Drink up while you can, babe... we are living in an existence of jet lag. It's going to be back and forth from North America to Europe for the next month or so. Heh... it's going to be a living hell.
(In spite of the reality, the Daymon's smile. After a moment, Rocko turns himself in his seat and looks into the camera. This is the first time his eyes come in contact with the viewers in a long time. Suddenly, he doesn't seem so cozy or warming. Even so, nothing is very threatening in his look. It's that dark stare of Rocko Daymon... his captivating eyes seem to speak of power and experience.)
Rocko Daymon
The weeks tick down to Battleground Britain, and it seems as though we're all still reeling in the wake of Global Warfare. What a great time for me to be coming into Global X-Treme Wrestling? I see a lot of familiar faces, and a lot of new ones... but no matter whose eyes I see, I plan to see them all grow wide when I prove myself to the talents, the fans, and the owners of this federation.
I've been out for a while, as many know... but I'm ready to explode, better than ever.
In many ways, I regret not making my TRUE return here in GXW. As it turns out, I stepped back into the ring for the first time in a year a couple weeks ago on Ballistic, which is Major Championship's Wrestling show. Yeah, I'm two-timing... may be too much for a guy coming back into the industry like me, but no challenge is too much for me to handle, in my opinion.
Nevertheless, I feel this returning match, coming into GXW for the first time in my career, will have phenomenal impact, enough to match that of my redebut at Ballistic when I fought Karl Brown. Maybe even more...
(Pauses a beat as he takes another sip of his coffee. Caitlyn listens while she watches the snow accumulate on the street, thinking of other things.)
Rocko Daymon
But you know one thing I've noticed about Battleground Britain so far? You hear all the hype on TV, and read about it in the magazines. We hear all about the legends and champions coming from all over just to help GXW build one of the greatest Pay Per Views ever. WFW has a World Champion competing at Battleground Britain... A1E Wrestling has a World Champion... and so on and so forth...
But in all of the names and feds I've heard spoken around, one name and one federation have seem to have been all but forgotten. People seem to look over the other federation I'm involved in Major Championship Wrestling, perhaps because of its inexperience. It's a shame, because for being only a few months old, MCW is one of the best feds I've ever seen, right up to par with SCW and GXW. With time, it will be legendary...
But now, I suppose, isn't that time. MCW is unspoken of, and neither is its champion. Yes, few of you know this... but my opponent in this upcoming match, "Yours Truly" Adam Benjamin, is the World Champion of Major Championship Wrestling. So while everybody else gets all the attention coming into Battleground Britian, I'll be keeping my eyes on the only World Champion I'm familiar with, having seen him in action in MCW. I'll give props to the guy who juggles both federations at the same time... not just arriving for a one-time visit. I'll give props to the guy who has established himself in both MCW and GXW as a talented professional wrestler, instead of guys who some may see as strangers...
No disrespect to those other World Champions, or anything... but I've seen Adam Benjamin, and I haven't seen the likes of Cross or "The Phenom" Shawn Heart. I judge only what I've seen, and from what I HAVE seen, Adam Benjamin is a formidable opponent... definitely someone who will peak at Battleground Britain, in his home country, among his own fans.
(Sports the typical Rocko Daymon grin.)
Rocko Daymon
It's truly going to be his night, huh? I'd feel worried just as an American about getting a decent pop from the fans. He, on the other hand... he's going to steal the show.
I don't blame him... as long as he's on American soil, he'll be hated by all the fans, so it's an even trade off. The thing is, as much as I know it will be quite a night for him... I don't intend to let it be his entirely. I won't let him fight John Miller at Battleground Britain, in London, England, for the GXW Unified World Title. Rather, I'd secure that position for myself.
(A confident nod. Kaboom. It's that sort of gesture that seals the deal, and tells you he's serious. It's a nail in a coffin, that nod. It's something many fans associate with him.)
Rocko Daymon
I'm mixed on Adam Benjamin. He's talented, yes... he's got a great upbringing, true... he's a master technical wrestlers, alright... but what else does he have other than that? You can make a machine that can do all of that, but it doesn't come with a soul. Soul, heart, and determination is what I have. And while Benjamin would surely love to see himself fighting for that title in his home country... personally, I don't care. I have my own motives.
I've been sidelined for a year. I've had that entire year to look back on my career and think of how far I've come. Looking back... I see I've hardly made ANY great accomplishments, at least nothing that can be compared to many here in GXW. I may be a former SCW champion, but that time was hardly my shining moment. I'm back in professional wrestling to FIND that shining moment I'm speaking of. And this tournament? Yeah, that's a great opportunity for me to take...
I come back into professional wrestling, exploding with power and energy. In little time, I sweep through the competition... I meet John Miller face to face. And from there?
(Slight grin crosses his face.)
Rocko Daymon
Well, let's not jump the gun just yet...
First head on the chopping block is Adam Benjamin. Talent yes... but not enough heart compared to mine. Not so much respectability either. I've never seen the man cheat, but it wouldn't kill him to show the American people a little respect. GXW, I'm sure you've heard him go on about the American way of life... and I don't know about the rest of you, but it slightly offends me everytime we're referred to as "Ameriscums."
But hey... I'm not going to tell Adam Benjamin what he can or cannot love and hate. A man is entitled to his own passions. Mine lie in the ring, and his lie with his heritage. But the second he assumes my nationality as a factor in this match, he makes a mistake. American, British, Canadian, Mexican, Japanese, European, Asian, African, Australian... it truly doesn't matter where the HELL you're from, as long as you've got skills to back up your name...
And I've got plenty of skills... I assure you of that.
Yeah, Benjamin may be a technical mastermind... but I've spunk and street smarts under my belt. What's more, I've heart and motivation. I have a goal to succeed. I have an opportunity to take...
Cause while Adam Benjamin has set his name in the history books of professional wrestling as MCW's first World Champion, I have yet to make such a title for myself. Benjamin has his World Title... and he doesn't need another one. I, on the other hand... this is my time to become a legend. This is my time, and I'm going to make it mine.
(He pauses for a moment... unsure of how to go on. He glances down to his coffee, still a little left. He downs the rest, swallows, takes a moment to let it sink in, then turns back to the camera.)
Rocko Daymon
Good luck, Adam Benjamin... it will be quite a match when you and I go head to head, but I intend to do anything I can to win. You exploded into the scene quite recently, and earned your MCW World Title within a matter of weeks, and you earned it every step of the way. But I've been in this industry for several years, punishing my body and pushing myself to ever limit possible to get the sort of recognition you have now.
And now, GXW has presented me with a new opportunity... another chance to make it, to become a legend... my one chance...
I'll be damned if I let you stand in my way, Adam Benjamin. See you in the ring.
(With that final confident nod--that flip of the switch, the slice of the guillotine--Daymon addresses the camera for the final time. He turns back to the table. His wife, hanging on ever word, meets his gaze as he finishes. His expression changes. Business has been dealt with, for now. He smiles to his wife.)
Rocko Daymon
You ready to get out of here?
(Caitlyn looks into the camera for a moment. The look in her eye is something similar to her husbands, only something more feral and defensive lies behind the dark brown of her iris. Though she says little, her role has yet to make itself known. Without a word, she looks back to her husband.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Yeah, we better head back before the roads get any worse.
(With a smile and a nod, Rocko comes to his feet and puts on his leather coat. Caitlyn stands as well, putting on her own coat. Rocko goes to the door and holds it open as his wife exits the coffee shop. Without looking back, Rocko Daymon follows, and from there, we go to black.)
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making my way home
(Fade into Adam Benjamin inside a small gym were he is seen busy training. As he finishes up his workout he takes a seat and begins talking)
Benjamin: Well first off last week inside the ring I truly believe that I wrestled the toughest match of my entire career. In little over a year I have had some true battles, battles that have taken there toll on me, however last week against Dan Ryan was by far my toughest to date. Now Dan you defeated me, I will be man enough to say you out wrestled me inside the ring last week.
(Adam looks down, then quickly looks back into the camera)
Benjamin: And with defeat I move forward, because I am not going to let a outstanding classic, win or in this case a lose set my career back. No I am still on my mission in this sport. You see Dan Ryan is a classic shooter who wrestles inside the ring. That match and Ryan himself are both what I like to see in this sport.
(Adam takes a sip of a water bottle)
Benjamin: Now moving on towards the next step. GXW Battleground Britain this company’s next PPV. It is not secret that I am from England, so this PPV is going to be special for me. This will be my return home, its been one and half years since I left there. Have I met my goals?
(Adam reaches down and pulls out the MCW world title)
Benjamin: In other companies I have, but here in GXW were this title does not mean anything no I have not. So to get to my homeland and a shot at the GXW world title I have to fight through a tournament…
(Adam pauses)
Benjamin: In MCW I battle straight through the MCW world title tournament and in its closing match raised this belt high into the air. So how fitting is it I get the chance to do it again in GXW. Which brings me to my opponent in round one Rocko Daymon.
(Adam lays the MCW world title back into the bag)
Benjamin: First off Rocko I thank you for giving me props for being the MCW world champion, and again for saying all the kinds words towards me. Now as far as all the other champions going well I am in GXW to achieve success, I have personally told GXW until I am eliminated from this tournament I had no intentions of defending the MCW world title at Battleground. But again thank you for the kind words.
(Adam looks into the camera)
Benjamin: Working here in the states RD I have learned to simple work hard. I am not out to impress the fans here in the states. I do have personal differences with this country, however my feeling have changes a lot since I moved here last year. After shows I sign autographs to the true purists out there. They like hard work, the old school style, and I thank them for all their kind words. But this PPV is being booked in England, and like you said I will be received with thunderous ovations.
(Adam clears his face with a towel)
Benjamin: RD you know why the fans love me in England? One reason is of course I am from there; the other is my desire to succeed. You see Yours Truly never stops working to better himself, I work daily to mentally and physically prepare myself for my opponent. I demand perfection inside the ring, and go all out to make sure I succeed inside the ring. I work throughout the week on my determination; you could compare it to my fuel. I fuel off my determination RD in and out of the ring. You see RD this week I understand it is sort of you comeback match. I have heard you talk about the year off, hell I know what you can do in the ring. You see this week I am on a mission, and your comeback seemingly is standing in my way.
(Adam smiles)
Benjamin: You see RD like you I have all the desires, the determination, and the need to succeed. But the difference is while you have been healing, waiting, and preparing to comeback I have been busy busting my ass and dominating inside the square circle. I have in the year you been away made my name in the sport of professional wrestling. Like you said my name is in the history books, first ever MCW champion. But RD like I said that is MCW, this is GXW, and my goal is to hold the GXW world title. You give me props for winning the MCW title in such short time, then slam me with how you have been in the business for several years busting your ass to get the recognition I have now. Well first off I am glad you have lasted this long, and have busted your tail doing so. But in return it took me little over year and a half over hard work and determination to be were I am at now. Sure I won the MCW title is short time, but at last RD the federation is fairly new.
(Adam looks deep into the camera)
Benjamin: To become a legend! I have laughed in the past when wrestlers desire such a title that truly does not come without honor. RD you think this is your one chance to make it? To become a legend winning this tournament? The term legend is overrated in my opinion, true legends become legends without every knowing it. I am not knocking you grand comeback, however I am letting you know that you are up attempting to block me from a chance of a lifetime in my career. To take the next step in this tournament, and a step closer to hearing all of England’s finest yelling my name. So prepare RD because I am preparing as we speak to tap your out and move forward to the next step…
(fade to black)
(Fade into Adam Benjamin inside a small gym were he is seen busy training. As he finishes up his workout he takes a seat and begins talking)
Benjamin: Well first off last week inside the ring I truly believe that I wrestled the toughest match of my entire career. In little over a year I have had some true battles, battles that have taken there toll on me, however last week against Dan Ryan was by far my toughest to date. Now Dan you defeated me, I will be man enough to say you out wrestled me inside the ring last week.
(Adam looks down, then quickly looks back into the camera)
Benjamin: And with defeat I move forward, because I am not going to let a outstanding classic, win or in this case a lose set my career back. No I am still on my mission in this sport. You see Dan Ryan is a classic shooter who wrestles inside the ring. That match and Ryan himself are both what I like to see in this sport.
(Adam takes a sip of a water bottle)
Benjamin: Now moving on towards the next step. GXW Battleground Britain this company’s next PPV. It is not secret that I am from England, so this PPV is going to be special for me. This will be my return home, its been one and half years since I left there. Have I met my goals?
(Adam reaches down and pulls out the MCW world title)
Benjamin: In other companies I have, but here in GXW were this title does not mean anything no I have not. So to get to my homeland and a shot at the GXW world title I have to fight through a tournament…
(Adam pauses)
Benjamin: In MCW I battle straight through the MCW world title tournament and in its closing match raised this belt high into the air. So how fitting is it I get the chance to do it again in GXW. Which brings me to my opponent in round one Rocko Daymon.
(Adam lays the MCW world title back into the bag)
Benjamin: First off Rocko I thank you for giving me props for being the MCW world champion, and again for saying all the kinds words towards me. Now as far as all the other champions going well I am in GXW to achieve success, I have personally told GXW until I am eliminated from this tournament I had no intentions of defending the MCW world title at Battleground. But again thank you for the kind words.
(Adam looks into the camera)
Benjamin: Working here in the states RD I have learned to simple work hard. I am not out to impress the fans here in the states. I do have personal differences with this country, however my feeling have changes a lot since I moved here last year. After shows I sign autographs to the true purists out there. They like hard work, the old school style, and I thank them for all their kind words. But this PPV is being booked in England, and like you said I will be received with thunderous ovations.
(Adam clears his face with a towel)
Benjamin: RD you know why the fans love me in England? One reason is of course I am from there; the other is my desire to succeed. You see Yours Truly never stops working to better himself, I work daily to mentally and physically prepare myself for my opponent. I demand perfection inside the ring, and go all out to make sure I succeed inside the ring. I work throughout the week on my determination; you could compare it to my fuel. I fuel off my determination RD in and out of the ring. You see RD this week I understand it is sort of you comeback match. I have heard you talk about the year off, hell I know what you can do in the ring. You see this week I am on a mission, and your comeback seemingly is standing in my way.
(Adam smiles)
Benjamin: You see RD like you I have all the desires, the determination, and the need to succeed. But the difference is while you have been healing, waiting, and preparing to comeback I have been busy busting my ass and dominating inside the square circle. I have in the year you been away made my name in the sport of professional wrestling. Like you said my name is in the history books, first ever MCW champion. But RD like I said that is MCW, this is GXW, and my goal is to hold the GXW world title. You give me props for winning the MCW title in such short time, then slam me with how you have been in the business for several years busting your ass to get the recognition I have now. Well first off I am glad you have lasted this long, and have busted your tail doing so. But in return it took me little over year and a half over hard work and determination to be were I am at now. Sure I won the MCW title is short time, but at last RD the federation is fairly new.
(Adam looks deep into the camera)
Benjamin: To become a legend! I have laughed in the past when wrestlers desire such a title that truly does not come without honor. RD you think this is your one chance to make it? To become a legend winning this tournament? The term legend is overrated in my opinion, true legends become legends without every knowing it. I am not knocking you grand comeback, however I am letting you know that you are up attempting to block me from a chance of a lifetime in my career. To take the next step in this tournament, and a step closer to hearing all of England’s finest yelling my name. So prepare RD because I am preparing as we speak to tap your out and move forward to the next step…
(fade to black)
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(Fade into Adam Benjamin standing in front of a large mirror hanging on the wall inside his gym. Adam has just finished up his daily workout as the sweat of a days work can clearly be seen dripping of his face as he begins talking to himself into the mirror)
Benjamin: You are a direct reflection of me. When you lose, I am a loser. When you fight, I am a fighter. When you win, I am a winner. When you and I work together, we are a team…
(Adam turns towards the camera)
Benjamin: RD this week you and I will meet in a classic match, both of us know this. The question is who wants this match more. That is the burning question this week. You well I can see why you need this match, coming off an injury that left you watching, waiting, training for this moment, I can see why you need this. But then there is Yours Truly, who for the last year has trained, busted his ass inside the ring, and slowly made a small mark on the sport of professional wrestling. So who wants it more RD, the question that will soon have a answer…
(Adam looks into the camera and smiles)
Benjamin: You see RD you spoke highly of me, but that is only from like you said what you have seen of me. But I don’t think you really know Yours Truly. I am the person you'll see everyday training when everyone else has gone home. I live for the one moment of glory when I get my hand raised after a grueling match. I am the sport of professional wrestling, I am the glory, nothing can change it, I am the athlete, know one can forget that. I am not content with just being average RD, because average in this sport is just as close to the bottom as it is to the top.
(Adam pauses)
Benjamin: I was once told to wrestle as if I was in first, but to train like I was in second. I take that with me to this day RD. If you think about this sport the difference is almost all mental. The top wrestles just hate to lose. I think that's the difference. A champion hates to lose even more than he loves to win. Deep down RD With confidence, you have won even before you have started…
(Adam looks upward thinking of his next thought)
Benjamin: This week our goal is to move a step closer to possibly becoming a champion. "Being the best that you can be is possible only if your desire to be a champion is greater than your fear of failure. But I am sure you know that RD you were on top once before. But in reality only one of us can advance this week, and at this time in my life I cannot play the nice guy and allow you to walk back into this sport and use my name as you first step back to greatness. I need this match more than you do RD, you winning this would only be a storybook tail, now as far as Yours Truly winning that would be the culmination of a year and a half of hard work inside the ring. Lets be honest you are coming back and facing man that is at the top of his game, were you are at best no were close to a hundred percent. I due believe that this week I smell blood and I am going to have to take you out, and in doing so if I send you back to the sidelines so be it.
(Adam laughs)
Benjamin: Each warrior wants to leave the mark of his will, his signature, on the important acts he touches. This is not the voice of ego but of the human spirit, rising up and declaring that it has something to contribute. In every contest, there comes a moment that separates winning from losing. The true warrior understands and seizes that moment by giving an effort so intense and so intuitive that it could only be called one from the heart of a champion. Understand my words RD, I speak from my heart and determination to succeed. So prepare for you comeback, and please be ready to endure the set back that awaits you come final bell. Because RD Victory goes to the wrestle who makes the next to last mistake, and that my friend will surly be Yours Truly Adam Benjamin.
(fade to black)
Benjamin: You are a direct reflection of me. When you lose, I am a loser. When you fight, I am a fighter. When you win, I am a winner. When you and I work together, we are a team…
(Adam turns towards the camera)
Benjamin: RD this week you and I will meet in a classic match, both of us know this. The question is who wants this match more. That is the burning question this week. You well I can see why you need this match, coming off an injury that left you watching, waiting, training for this moment, I can see why you need this. But then there is Yours Truly, who for the last year has trained, busted his ass inside the ring, and slowly made a small mark on the sport of professional wrestling. So who wants it more RD, the question that will soon have a answer…
(Adam looks into the camera and smiles)
Benjamin: You see RD you spoke highly of me, but that is only from like you said what you have seen of me. But I don’t think you really know Yours Truly. I am the person you'll see everyday training when everyone else has gone home. I live for the one moment of glory when I get my hand raised after a grueling match. I am the sport of professional wrestling, I am the glory, nothing can change it, I am the athlete, know one can forget that. I am not content with just being average RD, because average in this sport is just as close to the bottom as it is to the top.
(Adam pauses)
Benjamin: I was once told to wrestle as if I was in first, but to train like I was in second. I take that with me to this day RD. If you think about this sport the difference is almost all mental. The top wrestles just hate to lose. I think that's the difference. A champion hates to lose even more than he loves to win. Deep down RD With confidence, you have won even before you have started…
(Adam looks upward thinking of his next thought)
Benjamin: This week our goal is to move a step closer to possibly becoming a champion. "Being the best that you can be is possible only if your desire to be a champion is greater than your fear of failure. But I am sure you know that RD you were on top once before. But in reality only one of us can advance this week, and at this time in my life I cannot play the nice guy and allow you to walk back into this sport and use my name as you first step back to greatness. I need this match more than you do RD, you winning this would only be a storybook tail, now as far as Yours Truly winning that would be the culmination of a year and a half of hard work inside the ring. Lets be honest you are coming back and facing man that is at the top of his game, were you are at best no were close to a hundred percent. I due believe that this week I smell blood and I am going to have to take you out, and in doing so if I send you back to the sidelines so be it.
(Adam laughs)
Benjamin: Each warrior wants to leave the mark of his will, his signature, on the important acts he touches. This is not the voice of ego but of the human spirit, rising up and declaring that it has something to contribute. In every contest, there comes a moment that separates winning from losing. The true warrior understands and seizes that moment by giving an effort so intense and so intuitive that it could only be called one from the heart of a champion. Understand my words RD, I speak from my heart and determination to succeed. So prepare for you comeback, and please be ready to endure the set back that awaits you come final bell. Because RD Victory goes to the wrestle who makes the next to last mistake, and that my friend will surly be Yours Truly Adam Benjamin.
(fade to black)
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(Monday morning, following a show. Rocko Daymon's third match since the return to revitalize his career. His second victory. His second victory by interference. That alone convinces him that he's not off to the right start... at least in his other federation. We fade into the hotel room in Peoria, Illinois, shared by Rocko and Caitlyn Daymon over the week. This is their last day; they must catch a plane to Europe. Outside the glass sliding door leading to the balcony, Caitlyn Daymon stands in the early morning sun, wearing her bathrobe. In her hand is a cell phone, and she is speaking to someone on the other line. With the door closed, we can't hear what she's saying.)
(We crab right, where we see Rocko Daymon sitting at the end of his bed, a newspaper once again pulled up in front of him. Not exactly reading editorials this time around; he's flipped to the funnies. But the expression on his face shows that he is either bored or offended with what the newspaper has served in terms of humor, has something else on his mind, or is focused on something else entirely.)
Rocko Daymon
Yesterday was December 22nd... the night of Ballistic. Anybody else know what today represented?
(He turns from the paper, and looks into the camera.)
Rocko Daymon
We're in the season of Capricorn... the Zodiac sign. My sign. My 27th birthday is inching its way on me. But I also take a fascination with its astrological aspects.
(He looks back into the paper, and reads out loud.)
"The new moon is in Capricorn, just like the sun is now. This puts more emphasis on the qualities of Capricorn holds near and dear, the most prevalent of which is a simple matter of respect. Give it where it's due, and you'll have no problem getting it. Don't give it, and you'll be craving it, never satisifed that you've had enough."
(With that, he closes the paper and sets it aside. He looks through the glass sliding door to see how his wife is holding up. Caitlyn is still talking into the phone at a calm tone. Dressed in nothing but his pajama bottoms, shirtless to reveal his chisled upper body and eroded spots of scars and bruises collected over the years, he turns his body toward the camera, giving it his full attention.)
Rocko Daymon
Well, it's been a rough night for me, to say the least. Just got back from a big match with Christian Sands, and it grieves me to say I'm still aching. I'm sure my "esteemed" opponent is feeling much the same, and I'm sure we'll be stepping into the ring together still feeling what went down at Ballistic.
(He says "esteemed" in a sarcastic tone. Could he have possibly changed his mind about his opponent over the past couple days? Could it have been something said by "Yours Truly" Adam Benjamin? Could it have been something else?)
Rocko Daymon
I suppose I should first address this entire notion that your will to succeed will take you to victory only if it overcomes your fear of failure. A wise saying, but what mind was it thought from?
I ask, what does Adam Benjamin know about "failure"?
Is this what he calls failure?
(Fade to a recorded clip of MCW's Ballistic. Adam Benjamin, with two other competitors, Theo and Sean Edmunds, are engaged in a cluster of submission holds. The man known as Edmunds holds Theo in a Boston Crab. Benjamin, meanwhile, holds Edmunds in an Ankle Lock submission hold. We watch for the final few moments of this match, as Edmunds and Theo fight off the pain, and Benjamin works every bit as hard to apply more strain.)
(Then, at last, it is Theo who taps to Edmunds' Boston Crab, and Adam Benjamin is denied victory. He watches in defeat as the ref raises the hand of Sean Edmunds.)
(We fade into a second video clip, this of the passing Revolution. We see Dan Ryan setting Adam Benjamin up for the Humility Bomb. Suddenly, Benjamin rolls down his back into a roll-up pin, and gets a near three count. Fade into a shot of Benjamin set up on the top rope, then he throws himself off and comes crashing over Ryan's midsection with a Frog Splash. He makes the cover, and again, Ryan kicks out just before the third count. Then we fade into a shot of Adam Benjamin hitting Dan Ryan with Yours Truly 2K3. He hesitates to make an immediate cover. That split second costs him, when Dan Ryan once again kicks out just before three.)
(Fade into the final moments, as Benjamin comes off the top rope with an Axe-Handle Smash. Ryan deflects with a body blow, then follows up with the Humility Bomb. "The Ego Buster" Dan Ryan makes the cover, and three counts later, all of Adam Benjamin's effort, hard work, and "busting of ass" have gone to waste. Ryan is proclaimed the victor.)
(Then we fade back into Rocko sitting on his bed in the hotel room.)
Rocko Daymon
Is that failure? Maybe. But I've seen that. I've walked down that road. There was a time in my career where I lived it week by week.
So he knows failure in the ring... but what about TRUE failure?
How many times has Adam Benjamin fought the opponent that he KNOW he can beat, and he knows he MUST beat if he ever hopes to keep going in his carrer, only to have some jerk-off like Dallas Winston or Devon Jackson to interfere, either by messing with his wife on the outside or coming in and blindsiding him, causing him to be totally screwed out of justice?
How many belts has Adam Benjamin lost in the year he's been "busting his ass?"
How many times has Adam Benjamin fought his greatest villain, defending his life--not his belt, or his reputation or his carrer, HIS LIVING, BREATHING LIFE, against a man who is as human as the Sun is inhabitable, only to be left unconcious in a pool of your own blood, not even WORTH ending the match?
How many doctors have told Adam Benjamin that he may never be able to wrestle again? And I'm not talking about slipped discs alone... let's talk cranial damage, and torn shoulder muscles. Let's talk about all the serious injuries that I've gone through and taken time out for.
How many times has Adam Benjamin's wife left him until he decided to sort things out with his life?
Cause I've been through all of that... I failed at every turn. I know failure. I've been to the bottom, and have done more than scrape my belly; I was BURIED.
(He shakes his head, seemingly frustrated with the low end of his career.)
Its come to a point where failure no longer exists to me. You either win, and climb another rung of the ladder... or you wait another week. I have no fear of failure when it comes to this match, or any match... because there is nothing for me to lose. The only thing I consider failure, is when I fail to be Rocko Daymon...
And lately, you could say I've failed to do that as well.
Rocko Daymon ties loose ends. Rocko Daymon proves his point at every turn. Rocko Daymon wins on his OWN efforts, or goes on to wait that extra week, until another opportunity comes. And if he doesn't? Then that is failure.
Let me show YOU, Adam Benjamin, what failure is...
(We fade into a shot of the closing moments of another match at Ballistic. Christian Sands applies the Sandman's Clutch onto Rocko Daymon on the floor of a locker room in the Peoria arena. Suddenly, a man dressed as Santa Claus runs into the room, elates the atmosphere with a little holiday cheer, and decks the dominating competitor of this match with a Shining Wizard.)
(Upon closer inspection, the man behind the bear is Adam Benjamin. With his work finished, he runs out of the locker room. He leaves so fast, he neglects his hat falling off his head. Daymon proceeds to end the match with a Phantom Train against the wall, followed by the patented Brain Rocker.)
(Then we fade back to Rocko Daymon at the end of his bed, now holding the Santa's cap that once belonged to Adam Benjamin.)
Rocko Daymon
"Give it where it's due, and you'll have no problem getting it."
So much for ancient wisdom...
I gave you respect, Adam Benjamin... and in return, you gave me nothing. You interfered in my match against Christian Sands. Once again, I have failed to live up to my name. As it stands, I STILL haven't won a match since my return without someone else getting involved.
If you had any respect for me, Adam Benjamin, you would have just stayed the hell out of my own affairs. If you wanted to settle your own vendettas, then you should have done it on your own time. NOT MY TIME, Benjamin.
I would have rather let Christian Sands apply that hold until I passed out from the pain, rather than have you come in and make a mess of things.
Your actions have given me extra motivation. I'm not only coming into this match, eager to work my way through this tournament to become champion... as well as regain a little bit of my former self. Now I'm going to beat you just for the sake of sweet revenge. I'll make you understand that when I'm in the ring, it's wise to stay out unless you're the man I'm fighting.
(He violently tosses the Santa's cap aside. A moment later, the sound of the glass door sliding open is heard. He looks over his shoulder to see Caitlyn stepping back into the room, her cell phone turned off. She has a smile on her face... almost a proud grin.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Hey, honey. Sorry to interrupt, but we got reservations for a flight leaving tomorrow evening.
Rocko Daymon
Good. That leaves us time to visit Williamsburg later today, then.
(With a nod, Caitlyn cross the room and crawls onto the bed.)
Caitlyn Daymon
We also need to do those exercises, Rocko... every morning after a match, remember? Like Dr. Blair advised.
Rocko Daymon
Yeah, I understand... go ahead.
(Caitlyn, coming to her knees, approaches Rocko from behind. With puts her hands on either side of his head, and turns him to the right.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Any pain?
Rocko Daymon
Nope.
(She turns him to the right.)
Caitlyn Daymon
How about now?
Rocko Daymon
Nope.
(She begins to work his head around in circular motion. Several joints audibly pop. Rocko lets his head pivot around on his neck with his eyes closed.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Anything?
Rocko Daymon
Huh-uh.
(She reverses movement, and waits a moment.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Now?
Rocko Daymon
Heh, other than it being incredibly stiff, nothing.
Caitlyn Daymon
Good.
(Taking her hands off his head and onto his shoulders, Mrs. Daymon begins to remedy his previous comment with a decent shoulder rub-down.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Sounds like our hopes have been confirmed. Your neck is probably fully healed.
Rocko Daymon
We'll see. I've hardly begun to irritate it in the ring. We'll know for sure after the doctor sees me again in February.
(He puts a half-smile on his face.)
Rocko Daymon
Consider this a trial period.
(Caitlyn shakes her head.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Let's not forget that we're being risky here. I certainly hope you know what you're doing...
Rocko Daymon
Have a little faith, babe.
(Her arms wrap themselves around his neck, and she leans over his shoulder to look into his face.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Always and forever.
(With a peck on his lips, Caitlyn comes off the bed and disappears into the bathroom, closing the door behind her. Rocko sighs, and looks back to the camera.)
Rocko Daymon
It's hard knowing we're going to be spending Christmas this year away from home... away from our son, Kincaid. But sometimes you have to make sacrifices to achieve a goal, or live your dream. We'll be with him next year, and many more to follow. But now, I stand at a pivotal point in my life. From this return--this very MATCH--I open a page into the second chapter of my professional wrestling career.
(His eyes narrow.)
Rocko Daymon
Adam Benjamin goes off every chance he gets about how he's been "busting his ass" for the last year or so. All the power to him. While he's been winning matches and becoming champion in another federation, I've been recovering. While I've taken a bit of a vacation from the physical elements of my life, there has been one place where I HAVE "busted my ass" just as well.
(He points to his cranium.)
Rocko Daymon
When you're not worried about opponents, or defending belts, or making travel arrangements, and fighting off the stress and exhaustion that exist in every professional wrestler's life, then you do quite a bit of thinking. I've done nothing but contemplate my life over the past year.
Straight from the horse's mouth... "The difference is almost all mental." Indeed it is. But I've proven my physical prowess. True talent is something that doesn't quite die, and from what I've demonstrated the past three weeks in MCW, it surely hasn't left me. But I've brought an extra incentive with me this time...
An awareness... an intuition... a certain specific knowledge and understanding of motivation, determination, and sacrifice. What I've given and what I've shown is pure evidence of my will to succeed. Fighting Adam Benjamin can only end with my victory, because I KNOW this. I can see it happening in my mind. It is no longer a hope, or desire...
It is understanding the facts. There's not a doubt in my mind that I can pin Adam Benjamin, and move beyond him. Equally, there's no doubt that I can pin the coming challengers further down the road. Even more, there's no doubt that I can fight John Miller head on, beat him, and become GXW's Unified World Champion.
Storybook process? No... it's called knowing your abilities, and how far they can take you. You try sitting out for a year with nothing to do but reflect and analyze... and maybe you'll see where I'm coming from.
(As the sounds of the shower starting up can be heard in the next room, Daymon gets up off the bed, twisting his neck around again, either to ease some of the stiff muscles, or maybe just double-checking the exercises minutes ago. He comes to the dresser, and pulls out the top drawer, taking out a black t-shirt. He slaps it on, sporting a Punisher skull on his chest with a blue flame outline. Slamming the drawer shut, he turns back to the camera.)
Rocko Daymon
Adam Benjamin may have spent the last year busting his ass... but I'm spent my entire life busting my own! "Bust" is a term taken lightly... I've done MORE than bust ass! I've DESTROYED my ass! After 27 years of pain, torment, and suffering, my ass looked up at me the other day, and said, "Sh*t, dude, you're KILLING ME down here!"
I sacrificed everything I had to get this far, and I will NOT let myself go on unrewarded. I WILL become the Global X-Treme Wrestling Unified World Champion! And if I go too far, and break my neck FOR SURE this time around, then damnit, I'll be the first man to compete from a wheel chair! You can bet your ass I'll be wheeling down to that ring with that belt over my shoulder.
Forget what others say about their motives and goals... I could argue that I have lived to become champion, and become much more. Why? Because I am Rocko Daymon... and until you've lived my life, you never really will understand...
(He looks up, at the head of the dresser, and notices a mirror. He acknowledges himself with a raised eyebrow, and a nod.)
Rocko Daymon
You are a direct reflection of me. When you lose, I am a loser. When you fight, I am a figher. When you win, I am a winner. When you and I work together, we are a team...
(He turns his face to the camera.)
Rocko Daymon
You know what my reflection says? He says that this tournament is in the bag... and he's going to win.
(Daymon steps away from the dresser and out of the frame. We fade to black.)
SCENE ENDS
(Monday morning, following a show. Rocko Daymon's third match since the return to revitalize his career. His second victory. His second victory by interference. That alone convinces him that he's not off to the right start... at least in his other federation. We fade into the hotel room in Peoria, Illinois, shared by Rocko and Caitlyn Daymon over the week. This is their last day; they must catch a plane to Europe. Outside the glass sliding door leading to the balcony, Caitlyn Daymon stands in the early morning sun, wearing her bathrobe. In her hand is a cell phone, and she is speaking to someone on the other line. With the door closed, we can't hear what she's saying.)
(We crab right, where we see Rocko Daymon sitting at the end of his bed, a newspaper once again pulled up in front of him. Not exactly reading editorials this time around; he's flipped to the funnies. But the expression on his face shows that he is either bored or offended with what the newspaper has served in terms of humor, has something else on his mind, or is focused on something else entirely.)
Rocko Daymon
Yesterday was December 22nd... the night of Ballistic. Anybody else know what today represented?
(He turns from the paper, and looks into the camera.)
Rocko Daymon
We're in the season of Capricorn... the Zodiac sign. My sign. My 27th birthday is inching its way on me. But I also take a fascination with its astrological aspects.
(He looks back into the paper, and reads out loud.)
"The new moon is in Capricorn, just like the sun is now. This puts more emphasis on the qualities of Capricorn holds near and dear, the most prevalent of which is a simple matter of respect. Give it where it's due, and you'll have no problem getting it. Don't give it, and you'll be craving it, never satisifed that you've had enough."
(With that, he closes the paper and sets it aside. He looks through the glass sliding door to see how his wife is holding up. Caitlyn is still talking into the phone at a calm tone. Dressed in nothing but his pajama bottoms, shirtless to reveal his chisled upper body and eroded spots of scars and bruises collected over the years, he turns his body toward the camera, giving it his full attention.)
Rocko Daymon
Well, it's been a rough night for me, to say the least. Just got back from a big match with Christian Sands, and it grieves me to say I'm still aching. I'm sure my "esteemed" opponent is feeling much the same, and I'm sure we'll be stepping into the ring together still feeling what went down at Ballistic.
(He says "esteemed" in a sarcastic tone. Could he have possibly changed his mind about his opponent over the past couple days? Could it have been something said by "Yours Truly" Adam Benjamin? Could it have been something else?)
Rocko Daymon
I suppose I should first address this entire notion that your will to succeed will take you to victory only if it overcomes your fear of failure. A wise saying, but what mind was it thought from?
I ask, what does Adam Benjamin know about "failure"?
Is this what he calls failure?
(Fade to a recorded clip of MCW's Ballistic. Adam Benjamin, with two other competitors, Theo and Sean Edmunds, are engaged in a cluster of submission holds. The man known as Edmunds holds Theo in a Boston Crab. Benjamin, meanwhile, holds Edmunds in an Ankle Lock submission hold. We watch for the final few moments of this match, as Edmunds and Theo fight off the pain, and Benjamin works every bit as hard to apply more strain.)
(Then, at last, it is Theo who taps to Edmunds' Boston Crab, and Adam Benjamin is denied victory. He watches in defeat as the ref raises the hand of Sean Edmunds.)
(We fade into a second video clip, this of the passing Revolution. We see Dan Ryan setting Adam Benjamin up for the Humility Bomb. Suddenly, Benjamin rolls down his back into a roll-up pin, and gets a near three count. Fade into a shot of Benjamin set up on the top rope, then he throws himself off and comes crashing over Ryan's midsection with a Frog Splash. He makes the cover, and again, Ryan kicks out just before the third count. Then we fade into a shot of Adam Benjamin hitting Dan Ryan with Yours Truly 2K3. He hesitates to make an immediate cover. That split second costs him, when Dan Ryan once again kicks out just before three.)
(Fade into the final moments, as Benjamin comes off the top rope with an Axe-Handle Smash. Ryan deflects with a body blow, then follows up with the Humility Bomb. "The Ego Buster" Dan Ryan makes the cover, and three counts later, all of Adam Benjamin's effort, hard work, and "busting of ass" have gone to waste. Ryan is proclaimed the victor.)
(Then we fade back into Rocko sitting on his bed in the hotel room.)
Rocko Daymon
Is that failure? Maybe. But I've seen that. I've walked down that road. There was a time in my career where I lived it week by week.
So he knows failure in the ring... but what about TRUE failure?
How many times has Adam Benjamin fought the opponent that he KNOW he can beat, and he knows he MUST beat if he ever hopes to keep going in his carrer, only to have some jerk-off like Dallas Winston or Devon Jackson to interfere, either by messing with his wife on the outside or coming in and blindsiding him, causing him to be totally screwed out of justice?
How many belts has Adam Benjamin lost in the year he's been "busting his ass?"
How many times has Adam Benjamin fought his greatest villain, defending his life--not his belt, or his reputation or his carrer, HIS LIVING, BREATHING LIFE, against a man who is as human as the Sun is inhabitable, only to be left unconcious in a pool of your own blood, not even WORTH ending the match?
How many doctors have told Adam Benjamin that he may never be able to wrestle again? And I'm not talking about slipped discs alone... let's talk cranial damage, and torn shoulder muscles. Let's talk about all the serious injuries that I've gone through and taken time out for.
How many times has Adam Benjamin's wife left him until he decided to sort things out with his life?
Cause I've been through all of that... I failed at every turn. I know failure. I've been to the bottom, and have done more than scrape my belly; I was BURIED.
(He shakes his head, seemingly frustrated with the low end of his career.)
Its come to a point where failure no longer exists to me. You either win, and climb another rung of the ladder... or you wait another week. I have no fear of failure when it comes to this match, or any match... because there is nothing for me to lose. The only thing I consider failure, is when I fail to be Rocko Daymon...
And lately, you could say I've failed to do that as well.
Rocko Daymon ties loose ends. Rocko Daymon proves his point at every turn. Rocko Daymon wins on his OWN efforts, or goes on to wait that extra week, until another opportunity comes. And if he doesn't? Then that is failure.
Let me show YOU, Adam Benjamin, what failure is...
(We fade into a shot of the closing moments of another match at Ballistic. Christian Sands applies the Sandman's Clutch onto Rocko Daymon on the floor of a locker room in the Peoria arena. Suddenly, a man dressed as Santa Claus runs into the room, elates the atmosphere with a little holiday cheer, and decks the dominating competitor of this match with a Shining Wizard.)
(Upon closer inspection, the man behind the bear is Adam Benjamin. With his work finished, he runs out of the locker room. He leaves so fast, he neglects his hat falling off his head. Daymon proceeds to end the match with a Phantom Train against the wall, followed by the patented Brain Rocker.)
(Then we fade back to Rocko Daymon at the end of his bed, now holding the Santa's cap that once belonged to Adam Benjamin.)
Rocko Daymon
"Give it where it's due, and you'll have no problem getting it."
So much for ancient wisdom...
I gave you respect, Adam Benjamin... and in return, you gave me nothing. You interfered in my match against Christian Sands. Once again, I have failed to live up to my name. As it stands, I STILL haven't won a match since my return without someone else getting involved.
If you had any respect for me, Adam Benjamin, you would have just stayed the hell out of my own affairs. If you wanted to settle your own vendettas, then you should have done it on your own time. NOT MY TIME, Benjamin.
I would have rather let Christian Sands apply that hold until I passed out from the pain, rather than have you come in and make a mess of things.
Your actions have given me extra motivation. I'm not only coming into this match, eager to work my way through this tournament to become champion... as well as regain a little bit of my former self. Now I'm going to beat you just for the sake of sweet revenge. I'll make you understand that when I'm in the ring, it's wise to stay out unless you're the man I'm fighting.
(He violently tosses the Santa's cap aside. A moment later, the sound of the glass door sliding open is heard. He looks over his shoulder to see Caitlyn stepping back into the room, her cell phone turned off. She has a smile on her face... almost a proud grin.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Hey, honey. Sorry to interrupt, but we got reservations for a flight leaving tomorrow evening.
Rocko Daymon
Good. That leaves us time to visit Williamsburg later today, then.
(With a nod, Caitlyn cross the room and crawls onto the bed.)
Caitlyn Daymon
We also need to do those exercises, Rocko... every morning after a match, remember? Like Dr. Blair advised.
Rocko Daymon
Yeah, I understand... go ahead.
(Caitlyn, coming to her knees, approaches Rocko from behind. With puts her hands on either side of his head, and turns him to the right.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Any pain?
Rocko Daymon
Nope.
(She turns him to the right.)
Caitlyn Daymon
How about now?
Rocko Daymon
Nope.
(She begins to work his head around in circular motion. Several joints audibly pop. Rocko lets his head pivot around on his neck with his eyes closed.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Anything?
Rocko Daymon
Huh-uh.
(She reverses movement, and waits a moment.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Now?
Rocko Daymon
Heh, other than it being incredibly stiff, nothing.
Caitlyn Daymon
Good.
(Taking her hands off his head and onto his shoulders, Mrs. Daymon begins to remedy his previous comment with a decent shoulder rub-down.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Sounds like our hopes have been confirmed. Your neck is probably fully healed.
Rocko Daymon
We'll see. I've hardly begun to irritate it in the ring. We'll know for sure after the doctor sees me again in February.
(He puts a half-smile on his face.)
Rocko Daymon
Consider this a trial period.
(Caitlyn shakes her head.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Let's not forget that we're being risky here. I certainly hope you know what you're doing...
Rocko Daymon
Have a little faith, babe.
(Her arms wrap themselves around his neck, and she leans over his shoulder to look into his face.)
Caitlyn Daymon
Always and forever.
(With a peck on his lips, Caitlyn comes off the bed and disappears into the bathroom, closing the door behind her. Rocko sighs, and looks back to the camera.)
Rocko Daymon
It's hard knowing we're going to be spending Christmas this year away from home... away from our son, Kincaid. But sometimes you have to make sacrifices to achieve a goal, or live your dream. We'll be with him next year, and many more to follow. But now, I stand at a pivotal point in my life. From this return--this very MATCH--I open a page into the second chapter of my professional wrestling career.
(His eyes narrow.)
Rocko Daymon
Adam Benjamin goes off every chance he gets about how he's been "busting his ass" for the last year or so. All the power to him. While he's been winning matches and becoming champion in another federation, I've been recovering. While I've taken a bit of a vacation from the physical elements of my life, there has been one place where I HAVE "busted my ass" just as well.
(He points to his cranium.)
Rocko Daymon
When you're not worried about opponents, or defending belts, or making travel arrangements, and fighting off the stress and exhaustion that exist in every professional wrestler's life, then you do quite a bit of thinking. I've done nothing but contemplate my life over the past year.
Straight from the horse's mouth... "The difference is almost all mental." Indeed it is. But I've proven my physical prowess. True talent is something that doesn't quite die, and from what I've demonstrated the past three weeks in MCW, it surely hasn't left me. But I've brought an extra incentive with me this time...
An awareness... an intuition... a certain specific knowledge and understanding of motivation, determination, and sacrifice. What I've given and what I've shown is pure evidence of my will to succeed. Fighting Adam Benjamin can only end with my victory, because I KNOW this. I can see it happening in my mind. It is no longer a hope, or desire...
It is understanding the facts. There's not a doubt in my mind that I can pin Adam Benjamin, and move beyond him. Equally, there's no doubt that I can pin the coming challengers further down the road. Even more, there's no doubt that I can fight John Miller head on, beat him, and become GXW's Unified World Champion.
Storybook process? No... it's called knowing your abilities, and how far they can take you. You try sitting out for a year with nothing to do but reflect and analyze... and maybe you'll see where I'm coming from.
(As the sounds of the shower starting up can be heard in the next room, Daymon gets up off the bed, twisting his neck around again, either to ease some of the stiff muscles, or maybe just double-checking the exercises minutes ago. He comes to the dresser, and pulls out the top drawer, taking out a black t-shirt. He slaps it on, sporting a Punisher skull on his chest with a blue flame outline. Slamming the drawer shut, he turns back to the camera.)
Rocko Daymon
Adam Benjamin may have spent the last year busting his ass... but I'm spent my entire life busting my own! "Bust" is a term taken lightly... I've done MORE than bust ass! I've DESTROYED my ass! After 27 years of pain, torment, and suffering, my ass looked up at me the other day, and said, "Sh*t, dude, you're KILLING ME down here!"
I sacrificed everything I had to get this far, and I will NOT let myself go on unrewarded. I WILL become the Global X-Treme Wrestling Unified World Champion! And if I go too far, and break my neck FOR SURE this time around, then damnit, I'll be the first man to compete from a wheel chair! You can bet your ass I'll be wheeling down to that ring with that belt over my shoulder.
Forget what others say about their motives and goals... I could argue that I have lived to become champion, and become much more. Why? Because I am Rocko Daymon... and until you've lived my life, you never really will understand...
(He looks up, at the head of the dresser, and notices a mirror. He acknowledges himself with a raised eyebrow, and a nod.)
Rocko Daymon
You are a direct reflection of me. When you lose, I am a loser. When you fight, I am a figher. When you win, I am a winner. When you and I work together, we are a team...
(He turns his face to the camera.)
Rocko Daymon
You know what my reflection says? He says that this tournament is in the bag... and he's going to win.
(Daymon steps away from the dresser and out of the frame. We fade to black.)
SCENE ENDS
Adam_Benjamin
League Member
- Joined
- Jan 1, 2000
- Messages
- 313
- Points
- 0
- Age
- 46
(Fade into Adam Benjamin standing inside the airport waiting for his flight. Adam tells the camera to begins filming him as he takes a seat in the waiting area.)
Benjamin: The truth will set you free RD. In your last promo you seemingly opened up and told your story. You let your feeling out; you really let your true feelings out. And before I get into talking about your feeling I wanted to talk about the last MCW show for a moment.
(Adam looks downward then back towards the camera)
Benjamin: You see RD what I did to Sands was not done to allow you to win. Actually it was done to prove a point to Sands, I really did not think about you at all. Sands took time out in the show to make light of me, and I thought what a better way to introduce myself then showing him my Christmas spirit. But hey my actions did allow you to defeat Sands so I guess your comeback is off to a good start. Now as far as failure is concerned I use the words fear and failure as motivational words in my career. If you do not worry about losing and crashing you are blocking the possible truth. Take this week and last week in GXW. At MCW I lost a match in a three-way dance without even being pinned or taped out. But on paper and in the record books it will go down as a L regardless. And then there was last week’s loss to the almighty Dan Ryan. Again an L in my record, a set back, but at the same time a learning experience to say the least. But with all these set backs I am still standing here ready for my next match. I am ready to move forward because if you don’t move forward RD you will be stuck thinking what if, or how come, when will I, all questions that will rack your brain. Which brings me to you opening up the little Rocko world and expressing your feelings.
(Adam looks downward and pulls up a box of tissues)
Benjamin: Well RD while I was watching your promo I has not so lucky as to have a teenage chicklet walk by so I could ask her for a tissue from her overly stuffed bra. No so I had to rush to the gift shop and purchase a box myself. So with these tissues in hand let’s watch shall me.
(Footage plays of RD crying about his past; as the camera comes back to Adam he is crying and washing his eyes out)
Benjamin: I feel like the Olson twins watching the Paris Hilton video and thinking what lies ahead for them. I am really choked up RD. First off I do not really care that the cancer of the sport take moments out of their life to cost you matches. Now before you say you interfered in my match, let it be know you came out the winner, thus I did not coast you a win. Now as I was saying RD I have only held one title in my career, so I have not tasted the feeling of it being taken from me. I have never fought the evil monster for my life, my god think about this crap you are saying RD. Are you that down and out that you are trying to cry your way to victory? Man I thought better of you than this RD.
(Adam laughs)
Benjamin: How many doctors have told me my career might be over… My God RD you are pulling it all out, it’s a shame you are not a actor because you might have a career to be proud of. You are a former champion and you are crying about your past as if you were a nothing or a never was. And your wife leaving you, my god that is the last straw, this is not days of you lives this is wrestling you pathetic spunk. So as Justin Timberlake once belted out Cry me a river RD, cry me a river!
(Adam laughs again)
Benjamin: Ok now that I stated that all the funny stuff ends. You sad pathetic declaration of whatever ends as we speak. This week I am entering the ring with a man who is down low, weak in the knees and at this stage in his career not on my level. RD you were once great but in the moment of truth this week you are going to be brought back to reality. Sure you still have the talent but you lack the heart I do. You can talk about having it, and bring it, and what have you. The fact is this week I want this more and I am in the shape mentally and by god physically to crush you in the center of the ring. So bring all you emotions, you determination, and in truth you uncertainties to the ring this week. Because Yours Truly is looking forward to ending you entry in the tournament in round one and sending you back to your wife with your tail between your legs and your career at its end. I speak the truth RD I am not some talking bum, I am the MCW champion, and in GXW I am here to make my name and raise the stakes of professional wrestling to a level of greatness. See you in my ring RD, and at your reality check.
(fade to black)
Benjamin: The truth will set you free RD. In your last promo you seemingly opened up and told your story. You let your feeling out; you really let your true feelings out. And before I get into talking about your feeling I wanted to talk about the last MCW show for a moment.
(Adam looks downward then back towards the camera)
Benjamin: You see RD what I did to Sands was not done to allow you to win. Actually it was done to prove a point to Sands, I really did not think about you at all. Sands took time out in the show to make light of me, and I thought what a better way to introduce myself then showing him my Christmas spirit. But hey my actions did allow you to defeat Sands so I guess your comeback is off to a good start. Now as far as failure is concerned I use the words fear and failure as motivational words in my career. If you do not worry about losing and crashing you are blocking the possible truth. Take this week and last week in GXW. At MCW I lost a match in a three-way dance without even being pinned or taped out. But on paper and in the record books it will go down as a L regardless. And then there was last week’s loss to the almighty Dan Ryan. Again an L in my record, a set back, but at the same time a learning experience to say the least. But with all these set backs I am still standing here ready for my next match. I am ready to move forward because if you don’t move forward RD you will be stuck thinking what if, or how come, when will I, all questions that will rack your brain. Which brings me to you opening up the little Rocko world and expressing your feelings.
(Adam looks downward and pulls up a box of tissues)
Benjamin: Well RD while I was watching your promo I has not so lucky as to have a teenage chicklet walk by so I could ask her for a tissue from her overly stuffed bra. No so I had to rush to the gift shop and purchase a box myself. So with these tissues in hand let’s watch shall me.
(Footage plays of RD crying about his past; as the camera comes back to Adam he is crying and washing his eyes out)
Benjamin: I feel like the Olson twins watching the Paris Hilton video and thinking what lies ahead for them. I am really choked up RD. First off I do not really care that the cancer of the sport take moments out of their life to cost you matches. Now before you say you interfered in my match, let it be know you came out the winner, thus I did not coast you a win. Now as I was saying RD I have only held one title in my career, so I have not tasted the feeling of it being taken from me. I have never fought the evil monster for my life, my god think about this crap you are saying RD. Are you that down and out that you are trying to cry your way to victory? Man I thought better of you than this RD.
(Adam laughs)
Benjamin: How many doctors have told me my career might be over… My God RD you are pulling it all out, it’s a shame you are not a actor because you might have a career to be proud of. You are a former champion and you are crying about your past as if you were a nothing or a never was. And your wife leaving you, my god that is the last straw, this is not days of you lives this is wrestling you pathetic spunk. So as Justin Timberlake once belted out Cry me a river RD, cry me a river!
(Adam laughs again)
Benjamin: Ok now that I stated that all the funny stuff ends. You sad pathetic declaration of whatever ends as we speak. This week I am entering the ring with a man who is down low, weak in the knees and at this stage in his career not on my level. RD you were once great but in the moment of truth this week you are going to be brought back to reality. Sure you still have the talent but you lack the heart I do. You can talk about having it, and bring it, and what have you. The fact is this week I want this more and I am in the shape mentally and by god physically to crush you in the center of the ring. So bring all you emotions, you determination, and in truth you uncertainties to the ring this week. Because Yours Truly is looking forward to ending you entry in the tournament in round one and sending you back to your wife with your tail between your legs and your career at its end. I speak the truth RD I am not some talking bum, I am the MCW champion, and in GXW I am here to make my name and raise the stakes of professional wrestling to a level of greatness. See you in my ring RD, and at your reality check.
(fade to black)