Post by John Green on Feb 2, 2009 21:55:15 GMT -4
I Conquered.... Well Sort Of
Prologue:
It’s upsetting to realize that you just didn’t have enough in you to get the job done. Despite your best efforts, you fail, and it leaves a lot to be desired. I’ll still dream about that main event shot at RassleMania 5. I’ll still ponder what might have happened if I could have held on amidst the heat of the Survive and Conquer match. However, the biggest thing I’ve come to realize since New Years Retribution is that I just have to let things go. It’s not going to come back until next year says Jeff. I gave it a good shot, lasted over everyone in the match except Level One, and did somewhat well. Somewhat will never be good enough, but I didn’t fail horribly. I just couldn’t finish the job. So this loss will remain in the back of my head, but for now I look on to bigger and better things. Just because I won’t be in that main event doesn’t mean I can’t steal the show and make RassleMania my night. All that this means is that Level One won. 15 other superstars lost. I fell into that losing column. Now all I can do is move on and look forward to the rest of my career. If this was the right time for me to claim such glory, I’m sure I would have…but fate sent me in a different direction. It’s my job to remain above the waters and continue carrying on. I’ve been through heartbreak before. Although this was a big loss for me, it won’t be anything close to a knockout blow. I’m still "The Retribution Killer" John Green, and I’ll still continue ticking as long as I have a heart. There is a certain catchphrase I like to hold in high regard and it comes from an amazing basketball player who just drove his team to a championship. “Fall down 7 times, stand up 8.” I’ll get up as many times as I must before the day I die…and I look forward down the winding hall of my future and see nothing but great things. It’s still just a matter of time.
Green: Damn man, I dominated half the match.
[John shakes his head as he watches the Survive and Conquer match take place. His friend Chris sits on a couch nearby grinning.]
Chris: Yeah…you did. Too bad you didn't win it. That’s alright though. You still made an impact on your return. That is what you wanted right?
Green: Yeah, somewhat I suppose. Of course I wanted to win, but the fact that I was ruling that thing for that long is definitely a nice side note to keep in mind.
[The scene is taking place in what looks to be John Green’s home. His legs are sprung out on a small foot rest as the two of them watch as John continues to rule the ring.]
Chris: By the way, thanks for having me over. I think you’ve got the right idea in mind by chilling out with each other.
Green: Well with all this Level One shit, I don’t think it’s far beyond the realm of possibility that you and I could hanging out some more to keep my sanity. I think if we did this type of thing before my match it could me getting that main event shot.
Chris: Can’t believe Level won though. Honestly, he was one of the last I expected.
Green: Haha, not me. If I didn't win it I knew he would. Now we got Level One headlining RassleMania 5 though. It’s going to be a shitty month, I can tell.
Chris: Not if you can help it though. Hopefully you can start gaining some more hype.
Green: Well if Max has something to say about it, I’ll be on the bottom of the card for months.
Chris: Why would he do something like that. I mean you're the runner-up in the Survive and Conquer match. You need to start beating ass and telling people that you belong in the Main Event.
Green: You’re right. I need to start grabbing shit by the balls man. To be frank, I am one of the best APW has to offer but I’ve always been underrated our entire term with APW. Even when I was World Champ.
Chris: That’s why you need to do something about it man. It’s time to put yourself on the map.
Green: Well, we can talk about this later. I don’t know about you but I’m ready to go out and party a bit haha.
Chris: Haha alright let’s get out of here.
Green: Alright hold on a minute, let me go freshen up. Got to look nice. I’m driving by the way.
Chris: Alright I’ll be by the car.
[Chris gets up and leaves out the front door as John stands and goes into his bathroom. He throws some water in his face and then fixes his hair. Spraying on some cologne, he looks over towards a cross he has hanging on the wall. He looks down towards the sink and then back at the mirror.]
“See, right when I go to God for a little bit of help, what does he do? He serves a plate of shit right in my face. After all that praying and worshipping I tried to do, it got me nowhere. He’s no help sometimes. All being faithful does for you is give you a clear conscience. It makes you feel like you’re doing something right, while the whole time, it’s just mentally screwing up your head. I can’t put my trust in him all the time. Religion is probably just some made up story to try and divert everyone’s attention to something besides the present life to make them feel they’re obligated to something. I’m a Catholic and I no longer feel obligated to shit. I honestly never really have, but the bible is just a fictitious story that backs up the ways of Religion. I won’t fall for that shit any more. I tried going to it for help and all it did was waste my time before the most important night of my life. All I can really ever rely on in this world is myself and the fans. Plain…and simple.”
[John finishes up, organizes everything back together and then walks back out into the living room. He swipes the keys off the counter and then stops to think about something. He stands there for a minute and then walks outside to see Chris sitting outside his own car.]
Green: I was just thinking, before we go anywhere, maybe I should cut a promo for Overdrive.
Chris: The more publicity you get the better haha.
Green: Yeah, I think so. I always try and run some promos just to keep my popularity level somewhat high. Here, take the keys and listen to some music or something while you wait.
[Chris nods as John tosses him the keys and goes back inside the house. He quickly grabs his camcorder and sets it down in front of his large leather recliner. John sits himself down into it and fixes the collar on his nice silk shirt before clicking the button and beginning the promo.]
Green: Hello… As you all well know, I, John Green, The Retribution Killer, failed to win the Survive and Conquer match. Yes, I know quite a shame. However, I won’t dwell upon the past any longer. I’ve set up a new way for myself to go about losing and it’s without any stress. I can’t call it a fluke, because it is now twice I failed on getting a shot at the World title since Test 4 The Best. It’s put on record that I’m most effective in singles matches. Especially ones where I can use the environment. I’m not a World Champion for nothing. I know how to get things done; it’s as simple as that. Lynch and the rest of his lowlife gangsta fiends he calls friends can continue on with their gang banging and talking shit in front of thousands of viewers. It honestly means nothing to me. I will still go out there the same as I always have and put on the show everyone expects me to. I’ll take the match with ease. Then maybe I can begin going up against a little tougher competition. Nah, I’m not underestimating Lynch.
Green: See it more as…well…see it as me simply being that much of a better superstar to know I can notch this win. As cocky and confident I may sound, it’s all with good reason. When you see how these men dress, act, and wrestle, you would understand my point of view too. I get a chance to both make an impact for Overdrive and maybe boost my chance for a title shot and I'm going to do just that. The past is behind me and it makes me even fiercer of an competitor to look out for. Being I do not have anyone behind my back but with my strength, I’d say interference from one of your gang member friends wouldn’t affect the outcome of my match. That’s not even boasting about me, although I'm a fine specimen in the ring. It’s just mocking the talents of those around you, Lynch. You simply can’t match up against something as great as what you’re looking at right now. I’m The Retribution Killer. The first ever APW World Heavyweight Champion. When it comes to facing me in the ring, you’d better bring your A game my friend. Anything less will result in a sure loss just like on Sunday…and with you on the other corner, who knows how humiliating this could be for you. The possibilities are endless to how I can go about this match. Every way I could think of would end in me winning though. You can bring in all your gang banging friends and take me 5 on 1. It would make no difference.
Green: It even makes me hold my head low to know I’ve dropped far enough below my great standards that I have to face someone who goes by the name of Lynch and just got here last week. It’s a jobber name. Admit it man, you’re nothing but a joke. You'll stop by in APW and you'll never leave a mark in any of your short tenures. You will try and make a comeback but fall flat on your ass because no one could give a shit less. Drop the sport and do something that might fit more to your liking. Stop disgracing the company and go do something more your taste. Perhaps being a blood or a garbage man could fit you right. Hmm, you’d probably be better off sitting inside of it as it crushes the burnt remains though. Or maybe that’s what you should be doing. Going off somewhere killing yourself. That’s it. Get yourself hired as a garbage man, along with the rest of your gang banging crew and simply jump in. Make it easier on people like myself so that we don’t always have to take out this trash. It might not seem so appealing to you at the moment, but come Overdrive, you’ll realize it’s the path you should have chosen. Your life is full of bad decisions anyway. You don’t have to look much farther than what you’re wearing to realize that. We’re straying away from the point here though. And the point is this… Just because I suffered a loss in the Survive and Conquer match doesn’t mean that I’ll lose one on one to some chump who’s name sounds worse than his in ring ability. All it comes down to is that John Green is better than Lynch. It’ll be put on paper this Monday night, but I’m sure everyone is aware of what the outcome will be. To call it one sided is even a stretch. And just because I am taking him lightly doesn’t mean I won’t come out firing like usual. It’s just the facts. The Retribution Killer will always win a match he is presumed to be able to handle. Lynch won’t be any different and he’ll fall to me with a Head Splitter just as all others have done. It’s another name to the list and that’s all it will be.
[John grins and clicks the button off. He gets up and leaves the camera sitting there, walks out the door, and slams it shut behind him.]
Prologue:
It’s upsetting to realize that you just didn’t have enough in you to get the job done. Despite your best efforts, you fail, and it leaves a lot to be desired. I’ll still dream about that main event shot at RassleMania 5. I’ll still ponder what might have happened if I could have held on amidst the heat of the Survive and Conquer match. However, the biggest thing I’ve come to realize since New Years Retribution is that I just have to let things go. It’s not going to come back until next year says Jeff. I gave it a good shot, lasted over everyone in the match except Level One, and did somewhat well. Somewhat will never be good enough, but I didn’t fail horribly. I just couldn’t finish the job. So this loss will remain in the back of my head, but for now I look on to bigger and better things. Just because I won’t be in that main event doesn’t mean I can’t steal the show and make RassleMania my night. All that this means is that Level One won. 15 other superstars lost. I fell into that losing column. Now all I can do is move on and look forward to the rest of my career. If this was the right time for me to claim such glory, I’m sure I would have…but fate sent me in a different direction. It’s my job to remain above the waters and continue carrying on. I’ve been through heartbreak before. Although this was a big loss for me, it won’t be anything close to a knockout blow. I’m still "The Retribution Killer" John Green, and I’ll still continue ticking as long as I have a heart. There is a certain catchphrase I like to hold in high regard and it comes from an amazing basketball player who just drove his team to a championship. “Fall down 7 times, stand up 8.” I’ll get up as many times as I must before the day I die…and I look forward down the winding hall of my future and see nothing but great things. It’s still just a matter of time.
Green: Damn man, I dominated half the match.
[John shakes his head as he watches the Survive and Conquer match take place. His friend Chris sits on a couch nearby grinning.]
Chris: Yeah…you did. Too bad you didn't win it. That’s alright though. You still made an impact on your return. That is what you wanted right?
Green: Yeah, somewhat I suppose. Of course I wanted to win, but the fact that I was ruling that thing for that long is definitely a nice side note to keep in mind.
[The scene is taking place in what looks to be John Green’s home. His legs are sprung out on a small foot rest as the two of them watch as John continues to rule the ring.]
Chris: By the way, thanks for having me over. I think you’ve got the right idea in mind by chilling out with each other.
Green: Well with all this Level One shit, I don’t think it’s far beyond the realm of possibility that you and I could hanging out some more to keep my sanity. I think if we did this type of thing before my match it could me getting that main event shot.
Chris: Can’t believe Level won though. Honestly, he was one of the last I expected.
Green: Haha, not me. If I didn't win it I knew he would. Now we got Level One headlining RassleMania 5 though. It’s going to be a shitty month, I can tell.
Chris: Not if you can help it though. Hopefully you can start gaining some more hype.
Green: Well if Max has something to say about it, I’ll be on the bottom of the card for months.
Chris: Why would he do something like that. I mean you're the runner-up in the Survive and Conquer match. You need to start beating ass and telling people that you belong in the Main Event.
Green: You’re right. I need to start grabbing shit by the balls man. To be frank, I am one of the best APW has to offer but I’ve always been underrated our entire term with APW. Even when I was World Champ.
Chris: That’s why you need to do something about it man. It’s time to put yourself on the map.
Green: Well, we can talk about this later. I don’t know about you but I’m ready to go out and party a bit haha.
Chris: Haha alright let’s get out of here.
Green: Alright hold on a minute, let me go freshen up. Got to look nice. I’m driving by the way.
Chris: Alright I’ll be by the car.
[Chris gets up and leaves out the front door as John stands and goes into his bathroom. He throws some water in his face and then fixes his hair. Spraying on some cologne, he looks over towards a cross he has hanging on the wall. He looks down towards the sink and then back at the mirror.]
“See, right when I go to God for a little bit of help, what does he do? He serves a plate of shit right in my face. After all that praying and worshipping I tried to do, it got me nowhere. He’s no help sometimes. All being faithful does for you is give you a clear conscience. It makes you feel like you’re doing something right, while the whole time, it’s just mentally screwing up your head. I can’t put my trust in him all the time. Religion is probably just some made up story to try and divert everyone’s attention to something besides the present life to make them feel they’re obligated to something. I’m a Catholic and I no longer feel obligated to shit. I honestly never really have, but the bible is just a fictitious story that backs up the ways of Religion. I won’t fall for that shit any more. I tried going to it for help and all it did was waste my time before the most important night of my life. All I can really ever rely on in this world is myself and the fans. Plain…and simple.”
[John finishes up, organizes everything back together and then walks back out into the living room. He swipes the keys off the counter and then stops to think about something. He stands there for a minute and then walks outside to see Chris sitting outside his own car.]
Green: I was just thinking, before we go anywhere, maybe I should cut a promo for Overdrive.
Chris: The more publicity you get the better haha.
Green: Yeah, I think so. I always try and run some promos just to keep my popularity level somewhat high. Here, take the keys and listen to some music or something while you wait.
[Chris nods as John tosses him the keys and goes back inside the house. He quickly grabs his camcorder and sets it down in front of his large leather recliner. John sits himself down into it and fixes the collar on his nice silk shirt before clicking the button and beginning the promo.]
Green: Hello… As you all well know, I, John Green, The Retribution Killer, failed to win the Survive and Conquer match. Yes, I know quite a shame. However, I won’t dwell upon the past any longer. I’ve set up a new way for myself to go about losing and it’s without any stress. I can’t call it a fluke, because it is now twice I failed on getting a shot at the World title since Test 4 The Best. It’s put on record that I’m most effective in singles matches. Especially ones where I can use the environment. I’m not a World Champion for nothing. I know how to get things done; it’s as simple as that. Lynch and the rest of his lowlife gangsta fiends he calls friends can continue on with their gang banging and talking shit in front of thousands of viewers. It honestly means nothing to me. I will still go out there the same as I always have and put on the show everyone expects me to. I’ll take the match with ease. Then maybe I can begin going up against a little tougher competition. Nah, I’m not underestimating Lynch.
Green: See it more as…well…see it as me simply being that much of a better superstar to know I can notch this win. As cocky and confident I may sound, it’s all with good reason. When you see how these men dress, act, and wrestle, you would understand my point of view too. I get a chance to both make an impact for Overdrive and maybe boost my chance for a title shot and I'm going to do just that. The past is behind me and it makes me even fiercer of an competitor to look out for. Being I do not have anyone behind my back but with my strength, I’d say interference from one of your gang member friends wouldn’t affect the outcome of my match. That’s not even boasting about me, although I'm a fine specimen in the ring. It’s just mocking the talents of those around you, Lynch. You simply can’t match up against something as great as what you’re looking at right now. I’m The Retribution Killer. The first ever APW World Heavyweight Champion. When it comes to facing me in the ring, you’d better bring your A game my friend. Anything less will result in a sure loss just like on Sunday…and with you on the other corner, who knows how humiliating this could be for you. The possibilities are endless to how I can go about this match. Every way I could think of would end in me winning though. You can bring in all your gang banging friends and take me 5 on 1. It would make no difference.
Green: It even makes me hold my head low to know I’ve dropped far enough below my great standards that I have to face someone who goes by the name of Lynch and just got here last week. It’s a jobber name. Admit it man, you’re nothing but a joke. You'll stop by in APW and you'll never leave a mark in any of your short tenures. You will try and make a comeback but fall flat on your ass because no one could give a shit less. Drop the sport and do something that might fit more to your liking. Stop disgracing the company and go do something more your taste. Perhaps being a blood or a garbage man could fit you right. Hmm, you’d probably be better off sitting inside of it as it crushes the burnt remains though. Or maybe that’s what you should be doing. Going off somewhere killing yourself. That’s it. Get yourself hired as a garbage man, along with the rest of your gang banging crew and simply jump in. Make it easier on people like myself so that we don’t always have to take out this trash. It might not seem so appealing to you at the moment, but come Overdrive, you’ll realize it’s the path you should have chosen. Your life is full of bad decisions anyway. You don’t have to look much farther than what you’re wearing to realize that. We’re straying away from the point here though. And the point is this… Just because I suffered a loss in the Survive and Conquer match doesn’t mean that I’ll lose one on one to some chump who’s name sounds worse than his in ring ability. All it comes down to is that John Green is better than Lynch. It’ll be put on paper this Monday night, but I’m sure everyone is aware of what the outcome will be. To call it one sided is even a stretch. And just because I am taking him lightly doesn’t mean I won’t come out firing like usual. It’s just the facts. The Retribution Killer will always win a match he is presumed to be able to handle. Lynch won’t be any different and he’ll fall to me with a Head Splitter just as all others have done. It’s another name to the list and that’s all it will be.
[John grins and clicks the button off. He gets up and leaves the camera sitting there, walks out the door, and slams it shut behind him.]
