Post by biggs on Sept 23, 2009 20:49:40 GMT -4
September 23, 2009
Warm winds blow from the Mediterranean Sea as Biggs, Chris Cyrus, and The Beast are standing in the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. They're making their way specifically to The Parthenon, a temple in the Acropolis devoted specifically to Athena, the Greek Goddess for whom the city is named. Biggs is wearing a pair of khaki shorts, a light blue button up shirt, and a Seattle Mariners ball cap. Cyrus is clad in a pair of orange shorts and a white T-Shirt with sunglasses, and The Beast is decked out in black jeans and a leather jacket.
Cyrus: So why are we coming out to this old building again? I know we're going to be filming a promo, but I'm roasting like a toasted sandwich! Couldn't we have just done this at the arena?
Biggs: We're filming here because it will make a point. I didn't get special permission from the city government to film here to not use it. Also, the heat's not bothering the Beast...
Cyrus glares back at the Beast, who hasn't even broken a sweat as the men hike through the ruins. After a few moments, they reach the Parthenon.
Biggs: Greece is world renowned for it's rich history and classical architecture, to the point where it ascends greatness, taking on a sense of timelessness. Much in the same way, The Axis of Awesome is becoming a timeless entity, through our efforts and continual achievement of greatness.
Cyrus: We should have a temple built for us!
Biggs: True that! But the reason that we're in front of the Parthenon in particular is because it is dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena...
Cyrus: Is she the hot one?
Biggs: Huh?
Cyrus: Isn't she the goddess of love and passion? Cause if so, she's my favorite!
Biggs: Uh no. That would be Aphrodite. Rather, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, warfare, strategy, reason, and peace, and the goddess for whom this city is named for. I thought what better way for us to prepare our selves mentally and emotionally for our respective matches tonight than to reflect on the virtues Athena stands for, and thinking about how they apply to us. Obviously, warfare and strategy are very important in what we do for a living, but if we can think about how we can use wisdom and reason to motivate ourselves further, it will only help our cause. Simply put, Chris, because we are more mentally focused and disciplined than our opponents, that is how we can continually overcome them. Plus, it'll look really cool having this classical piece of architecture behind me as I rant about that punk, Michael Lively.
The Axis takes a few more moments to soak in the awesomeness of the place they're in. Biggs then takes his backpack off of his back and pulls out his Overdrive Title, slinging it over his shoulder. The Beast pulls out a camcorder, and counts Biggs down, 3...2...1! Filming commences.
Biggs: I am standing here in front of the Parthenon here in Athens, Greece, a temple dedicated to Athena, the Greek Goddess of warfare, strategy wisdom, and reason, the Goddess for whom this city is named. Quite simply put, Lively, I'm standing here to show just how great a contrast there is between you and me, because while I am blazing my path to immortality and timelessness by pushing myself to grow in my career, you seem to be content dealing out potty jokes and resting on your laurels. Whereas I present myself in a manner much like the ancient Greek gods presented themselves, with dignity, class, and virtue, you parade around like the vulgar scum you are, making a fool of yourself at every turn. Michael Lively, I caught word about what you had to say about me earlier this week, and I must say I can't help but feel a bit disappointed. Because while I tried to take the high road, and give you your dues as not just a former APW Overdrive Champion, but a former Tag Team and Heavyweight Champion as well, all you could do was respond with some weak attempts at insults. Let's be honest, and a call a spade a spade here, Lively, you just tried to be as crass and vulgar in your insults towards me that they merely came off a generic. Short jokes and homosexual humor have never been clever, nor will they ever be. And the whole NAMBLA bit? It seems that you were just grasping at straws with that one! A real insult is one that can be applied directly to the person whom it's directed to, that there's truth to the insult. You don't understand this concept, Lively, but then again, what can I expect from a potty-mouthed mama's boy?
Biggs flashes his trademark smirk
Biggs: Let me show you how this whole relevant insult thing works, Lively, because you could certainly use a lesson in creativity. You like to call yourself “The JESUS,” so why don't we take the time to compare you, Michael Lively, with the actual man himself, Jesus. According to the Bible, Jesus is the Son of God, sent to Earth in human form to be an atonement for the sins of the world. He was a compassionate man who cared for others ahead of himself, was killed for claiming to be the Messiah, and rose again on the third day. You, on the other hand, are fatherless, and based on your conduct and mouth, it would be safe to say that you're one sinful dog. You only care about yourself, get beat because of your arrogance, and you most certainly won't be getting up before the count of three! That being said, it seems that your nickname of “The JESUS” is a bit of a misnomer, because you are in no way like the real Jesus. And if your intent in using that name is to mock him, well, then you're trying too hard to be controversial. However, one of your self-given monikers rings true. I'm going to censor this, because I don't personally say this word, but you call yourself the “Hottest Sh-” around. If by that you mean that you are a crappy person, well, by all means this is true. Still, I don't understand why you'd want to acknowledge that each and every time you get on the mic? Lively, you and I both have a reputation for having loud mouths, for speaking our minds, for saying what we want, whenever we want, without worrying about what others think. The only difference is that I actually think about what I'm going to say before I say it. You come off as a crass, underdeveloped, immature punk who tries to show how much of a man he is by saying as many curse words as he can. I've said it once, and I'll say it again, a man who resorts to cursing has a point that he's trying to make, but lacks the ability to accurately convey it. That's something for you to think about, Lively.
Biggs slaps the Overdrive Title slung over his shoulder.
Biggs: But moving on, you say that my Overdrive Title is not worth your time, that you will somehow be burdened by earning it tonight if by some miracle you're able to beat me. That's one way of looking at it. While it's true that you have ascended past the worthlessness of the previous title holders, I am a different breed of Overdrive Champion. As I've stated before, my intent is to raise the value of this Overdrive Title, and in turn, my own value to the company. I am fully aware that one match alone won't repair all the damage that Shadow has done to this title through his negligence and apathy, but a win over an opponent of your caliber certainly wouldn't hurt having on my and the title's resumes. You and everyone else here seems to be under the mistaken impression that I am some nobody who just walked off the street and is just starting out in this weird, wacky world of wrestling, but how many times do I need to remind you all that I am a former World Champion. Not in APW, but I will be one day. This is hardly my first title defense, Lively, and I most certainly don't need you crapping in my vicinity to get, as you put it, a “whiff of greatness.” I already know that I'm great, and the more that I do to elevate the Overdrive Title and myself, the more everyone else here will realize it! And one more thing, before you go off thinking I pissed one of the bookers off, let me remind you that I asked for this match. I wanted to fight you tonight Lively, because as I said on First Contact, I did respect you. Unfortunately, you had to open your big mouth, blandly berate me, and try to insult the title that I now carry. This was originally just business, me wanting to test myself against a big name here in APW, but you've given me the motivation to correct and humiliate you. You'd do well to heed the lesson Shadow learned at Shockwave, that if you underestimate me, you will pay. And while it would make my job in that ring easier tonight, I want you at your very best, Michael Lively. I know that you are simply amazing in that ring, but so am I, and tonight, you will find out first hand why I am not only out of this world, but that I am AWESOME!
The video cuts out.
Warm winds blow from the Mediterranean Sea as Biggs, Chris Cyrus, and The Beast are standing in the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. They're making their way specifically to The Parthenon, a temple in the Acropolis devoted specifically to Athena, the Greek Goddess for whom the city is named. Biggs is wearing a pair of khaki shorts, a light blue button up shirt, and a Seattle Mariners ball cap. Cyrus is clad in a pair of orange shorts and a white T-Shirt with sunglasses, and The Beast is decked out in black jeans and a leather jacket.
Cyrus: So why are we coming out to this old building again? I know we're going to be filming a promo, but I'm roasting like a toasted sandwich! Couldn't we have just done this at the arena?
Biggs: We're filming here because it will make a point. I didn't get special permission from the city government to film here to not use it. Also, the heat's not bothering the Beast...
Cyrus glares back at the Beast, who hasn't even broken a sweat as the men hike through the ruins. After a few moments, they reach the Parthenon.
Biggs: Greece is world renowned for it's rich history and classical architecture, to the point where it ascends greatness, taking on a sense of timelessness. Much in the same way, The Axis of Awesome is becoming a timeless entity, through our efforts and continual achievement of greatness.
Cyrus: We should have a temple built for us!
Biggs: True that! But the reason that we're in front of the Parthenon in particular is because it is dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena...
Cyrus: Is she the hot one?
Biggs: Huh?
Cyrus: Isn't she the goddess of love and passion? Cause if so, she's my favorite!
Biggs: Uh no. That would be Aphrodite. Rather, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, warfare, strategy, reason, and peace, and the goddess for whom this city is named for. I thought what better way for us to prepare our selves mentally and emotionally for our respective matches tonight than to reflect on the virtues Athena stands for, and thinking about how they apply to us. Obviously, warfare and strategy are very important in what we do for a living, but if we can think about how we can use wisdom and reason to motivate ourselves further, it will only help our cause. Simply put, Chris, because we are more mentally focused and disciplined than our opponents, that is how we can continually overcome them. Plus, it'll look really cool having this classical piece of architecture behind me as I rant about that punk, Michael Lively.
The Axis takes a few more moments to soak in the awesomeness of the place they're in. Biggs then takes his backpack off of his back and pulls out his Overdrive Title, slinging it over his shoulder. The Beast pulls out a camcorder, and counts Biggs down, 3...2...1! Filming commences.
Biggs: I am standing here in front of the Parthenon here in Athens, Greece, a temple dedicated to Athena, the Greek Goddess of warfare, strategy wisdom, and reason, the Goddess for whom this city is named. Quite simply put, Lively, I'm standing here to show just how great a contrast there is between you and me, because while I am blazing my path to immortality and timelessness by pushing myself to grow in my career, you seem to be content dealing out potty jokes and resting on your laurels. Whereas I present myself in a manner much like the ancient Greek gods presented themselves, with dignity, class, and virtue, you parade around like the vulgar scum you are, making a fool of yourself at every turn. Michael Lively, I caught word about what you had to say about me earlier this week, and I must say I can't help but feel a bit disappointed. Because while I tried to take the high road, and give you your dues as not just a former APW Overdrive Champion, but a former Tag Team and Heavyweight Champion as well, all you could do was respond with some weak attempts at insults. Let's be honest, and a call a spade a spade here, Lively, you just tried to be as crass and vulgar in your insults towards me that they merely came off a generic. Short jokes and homosexual humor have never been clever, nor will they ever be. And the whole NAMBLA bit? It seems that you were just grasping at straws with that one! A real insult is one that can be applied directly to the person whom it's directed to, that there's truth to the insult. You don't understand this concept, Lively, but then again, what can I expect from a potty-mouthed mama's boy?
Biggs flashes his trademark smirk
Biggs: Let me show you how this whole relevant insult thing works, Lively, because you could certainly use a lesson in creativity. You like to call yourself “The JESUS,” so why don't we take the time to compare you, Michael Lively, with the actual man himself, Jesus. According to the Bible, Jesus is the Son of God, sent to Earth in human form to be an atonement for the sins of the world. He was a compassionate man who cared for others ahead of himself, was killed for claiming to be the Messiah, and rose again on the third day. You, on the other hand, are fatherless, and based on your conduct and mouth, it would be safe to say that you're one sinful dog. You only care about yourself, get beat because of your arrogance, and you most certainly won't be getting up before the count of three! That being said, it seems that your nickname of “The JESUS” is a bit of a misnomer, because you are in no way like the real Jesus. And if your intent in using that name is to mock him, well, then you're trying too hard to be controversial. However, one of your self-given monikers rings true. I'm going to censor this, because I don't personally say this word, but you call yourself the “Hottest Sh-” around. If by that you mean that you are a crappy person, well, by all means this is true. Still, I don't understand why you'd want to acknowledge that each and every time you get on the mic? Lively, you and I both have a reputation for having loud mouths, for speaking our minds, for saying what we want, whenever we want, without worrying about what others think. The only difference is that I actually think about what I'm going to say before I say it. You come off as a crass, underdeveloped, immature punk who tries to show how much of a man he is by saying as many curse words as he can. I've said it once, and I'll say it again, a man who resorts to cursing has a point that he's trying to make, but lacks the ability to accurately convey it. That's something for you to think about, Lively.
Biggs slaps the Overdrive Title slung over his shoulder.
Biggs: But moving on, you say that my Overdrive Title is not worth your time, that you will somehow be burdened by earning it tonight if by some miracle you're able to beat me. That's one way of looking at it. While it's true that you have ascended past the worthlessness of the previous title holders, I am a different breed of Overdrive Champion. As I've stated before, my intent is to raise the value of this Overdrive Title, and in turn, my own value to the company. I am fully aware that one match alone won't repair all the damage that Shadow has done to this title through his negligence and apathy, but a win over an opponent of your caliber certainly wouldn't hurt having on my and the title's resumes. You and everyone else here seems to be under the mistaken impression that I am some nobody who just walked off the street and is just starting out in this weird, wacky world of wrestling, but how many times do I need to remind you all that I am a former World Champion. Not in APW, but I will be one day. This is hardly my first title defense, Lively, and I most certainly don't need you crapping in my vicinity to get, as you put it, a “whiff of greatness.” I already know that I'm great, and the more that I do to elevate the Overdrive Title and myself, the more everyone else here will realize it! And one more thing, before you go off thinking I pissed one of the bookers off, let me remind you that I asked for this match. I wanted to fight you tonight Lively, because as I said on First Contact, I did respect you. Unfortunately, you had to open your big mouth, blandly berate me, and try to insult the title that I now carry. This was originally just business, me wanting to test myself against a big name here in APW, but you've given me the motivation to correct and humiliate you. You'd do well to heed the lesson Shadow learned at Shockwave, that if you underestimate me, you will pay. And while it would make my job in that ring easier tonight, I want you at your very best, Michael Lively. I know that you are simply amazing in that ring, but so am I, and tonight, you will find out first hand why I am not only out of this world, but that I am AWESOME!
The video cuts out.
