Post by Chaos Stryke on Feb 24, 2013 0:24:15 GMT -4
We open with an outside shot of an unfamiliar house clearly not the home of the man standing before it, Logan Alexander. He’s facing the house, which doesn’t look like it has been maintained very well along with most of the property, as the camera watches him from behind. He turns towards it and nods to the camera.
I figured with the upcoming show, I’d return to a place where my initial wrestling training was built upon and eventually led to the career I’ve led for the last twelve years. It’s something of a new start for me and since we were going to be in Calgary for the show this was just a short side trip for me. It’s not ‘the Dungeon’… but this was a place I’d done a lot of my training when I was just a kid getting into this business.
He smiles slightly as he turns and looks back at the house. After a little while, he turns and looks back at the camera and let’s out a breath.
But enough about the past… it’s time to look to the future. This week is another big one for me. Two weeks ago, I had my final match as a member of the Meltdown roster. I assume forever, unless I end up having a poor showing in my new APW home… Meltdown 2.0!
He smirks at the camera.
I know the show’s actually called Asylum… but can you blame me for thinking it’s the same old story when a chunk of the Meltdown roster is promoted alongside me? And surprise, surprise, they’re pretty much all enemies. This is just ‘import-a-feud’, and my match this week is a rehash of the same exercise that I’ve been engaged in for months now. I find it boring actually. How many times do I have to face the same person over and over anyway?
Kaylyn Evans gets another shot at me this week. I don’t know why either. There are so many other worthy opponents that I could face off with on Asylum. Heck… I think Stephen Raab would give me a better fight than Evans. She just keeps getting opportunities against me. Maybe someone thinks she might luck into a win eventually… but I think I have another theory about this. APW management knows by that Evans is an anchor, and they keep tossing her in with various partners to see if anyone is able to carry that deadweight. Then they’ll know they have a star right there.
Thus far, I’ve faced her fighting solo. Granted there were three other people involved, but that didn’t stop me from winning anyway. She partnered with Christian Kane. I pinned her. I faced her, Hood, and Washington on Meltdown in a handicap match and pretty much kicked the crap out of her team. Now, we have someone new in the mix… one Jason Kash.
For once, I can actually be thrilled about having a match with Evans in it, because now it might not be a cakewalk. I want a challenge and maybe Kash fits the bill.
There is a look of eager anticipation on his face, as he takes a few moments to contemplate the upcoming match, while glancing away. He fixes his gaze back on the camera afterwards.
I’ve watched Kash compete and I’ve been impressed to some extent. He’s got something of a feud with Aubrey that started in January, and to be fair, they seem evenly matched. Given the circumstances of both matches, I’d be inclined to say Kash may have been better. That’s not to say I have no faith in Aubrey. I just give my opponents the benefit of the doubt and after what happened against Mannie… I’d like to keep from being caught off guard.
I know Evans. Unless she’s going to step up at last, she’s no concern to me or Aubrey. Kash… I don’t know you well enough to claim anything like that, but I can study what you’ve accomplished, what you’ve done recently, and prepare for what you can bring. That’s what sets me apart from other people… I’m always learning, growing, improving. I adapt and get better and I’m always looking to move up.
But can you say the same Kash?
He looks into the camera inquiringly, even raising his left eyebrow slightly. He smirks after.
Half a year ago, you were quite possibly on top of the world. One of the longest reigning World champions here before losing the title… and then you pretty much let yourself go. It’s been almost eight months and you’ve let yourself drop down the roster. Instead of being back in the fight for the World title, you resigned yourself to fighting for the Suicidal championship. I get it. It was all about Grand Slam honours. But… that doesn’t explain why you stuck around after losing the Suicidal championship the first time. As a result, you’ve gone from being a main event star to being a forgettable member of the supporting cast.
You’ve been eclipsed by so many others. Your name isn’t mentioned in any conversations about the World title. I can’t think of any match in the last half year involving the World title or getting a shot at it that included you. Bailey, Talfourd, Atkin, Callahan, Rebel, Saint. Those are the people that have been in the title scene. Even my partner was given an opportunity before you. You even beat Callahan to earn your Grand Slam title… but he’s challenging for the World title at Rasslemania. You beat him to end his reign… but he’s the one who stepped up to a higher level. It’s like you decided to just be mediocre.
I can only judge based on what I’ve seen of you, and what you show everyone. Based on that, I’m impressed by your accomplishments, but I’m unimpressed by you.
He lifts his arms and shrugs slightly.
I expect you to make fun of my loss to Mannie. I know you hold him in low esteem and my loss to him will make you think less of me, as so many others have. But I can throw out stuff like that too. Like you losing the World title to Havok, a guy I’ve beaten routinely. So we can sit here and play this game, but it doesn’t prove anything except that we both have bad matches. You just tend to have them more frequently. But look at us over the last few months. I’m looking to move upward and my jump to Asylum is the next logical step after what I’ve done on Meltdown, while you’ve been stuck in place for almost eight months after falling off the top of the mountain.
I watch you mock other people because of all you’ve done, but as of late… you’re just a fixture in the Asylum lobby… and you’re happy with that. If you’re so great Kash, why aren’t you fighting for a World title shot? I’ve heard you talk about becoming a ‘double’ Grand Slam winner. But what that really sounds like is that you don’t think you can cut it at the top anymore and need something easier to do.
I’d love a shot to win back the North American championship. I feel cheated over the way that match ended, but I’m sure I’ll get a shot at Mannie in the future and have my chance to put any doubts about who is better to rest, but I’m not going to aim to travel backwards when there are greater challenges and prizes ahead. I could aim to be the best on Meltdown as their champion, but why aim for that when I could aspire to be something greater? You’ve been to the top Jason… but nothing you’ve done indicates you want to get back there.
Logan looks smug as he continues.
It’s amazing how out of the four of us in this match, Kash’s the one who isn’t aiming for the top. Instead, he’d rather beat up people with chairs backstage while he becomes less relevant in the ring. So how can he expect to walk into this match, and honestly think he’ll have a chance against opponents aiming for the top while he’d rather just take the easy way out? What is it Kash? Not driven? No passion? Are we not good enough to face you? You give the impression you’d like to take a back seat to Evans… which is a sure fire way to lose. Just check out the tag match I had against her and Kane.
He smiles confidently as he recalls that match.
You two are at a disadvantage in this match. Kash hasn’t shown himself to be much of a tag team wrestler and Evans hasn’t proven to be much of a wrestler period, unless she’s facing rookies, but I’m willing to bet you two have some surprises in store. You two spend enough time together that maybe some actual training occurred… It could happen. I’ve also gotten used to the fact that my opponents need a crutch to hang in against me, so I’ll be expecting a couple of them to be standing in your corner at ringside as well, or for the both of you to try and take liberties in the ring. I’m used to that, and I can handle it. More than that… I can dish it back out as well.
But I’ll also be fine standing back and letting Aubrey vent her frustrations on you two this week. Don’t think that means I’m looking to take a backseat in this match though. I’ve got my partner’s back and I’ll be ready to drop either of you in an instant if need be, and I’m more than capable of doing so. I know how much Aubrey’s looking forward to this. Evans is going to be paying off her tab till the day she retires… or gets retired, and we can play the game of ‘oneupsmanship’ with Kash too.
I know neither of you will cut us any slack in the ring. Evans clearly wants to keep mixing things up with me, since still jumped me twice the last time we crossed paths. This gives me one more opportunity to beat the crap out of her in the ring. I’ll take that opportunity even if it’s a rather boring and easy exercise. I know Kash has no remorse in him… so I feel inclined to return the favour. I’m going to try and find your limits Kash, and see if I can push you over the line. No weapons needed either. I punish people easily enough in standard conditions. One of Kash’s major weaknesses is my strength… submissions. I’ll just give you a few lessons in Chaos Theory and see how well you take to them.
Logan turns and starts to walk off towards the house.
This week, it’s a new venue and the next part of my career… but it’s much the same as before. So let’s see if anything changes this time.
He lifts a hand, waving back towards the camera slightly, which watches him go as the scene fades to black.
We open inside a Calgary hotel room where the Tag Team champions are together and preparing to head out. Logan looks down at the Tag Team championship sitting on his bag.
I miss having the other one...
Aubrey, who'd been absently flicking a lighter off and on for the past few seconds turns and eyes Logan with a look that doesn't offer much to be described... but she shakes her head after a moment and looks away, speaking quietly.
You need to get that out of your head, ASAP.
Logan nods.
I know. It serves as extra motivation this week though. Especially with the responsible party in the ring.
Aubrey doesn't say anything... glances at Logan, but minds herself until a few seconds later where she looks toward the clock.
What did we do to make them hate us so much in the first place?
Speak the truth. Be successful. Not kiss up to them.
He glances back at Aubrey.
I know you stirred some stuff up with Evans, but that was more like pranking than anything else. I blame Sienna. She made Evans think she was important.
You can't underestimate her. She's... got this habit of coming through when she really needs to.
And- whatever I did to her, I can't change. I don't remember how this started, but I know how I feel whenever I see her, and I know that for that reason it needs to end... soon. If not, someone might get hurt. And it starts with making her pay for what she did to you. We'll break her leg. We'll fucking snap it this time, Logan.
Huh... I've never seen it. But yeah we might have to put her out of the way. I could’ve done so last Meltdown... but I saw no reason to. She's the only one courting disaster with her antics. Kash’s a far more credible threat...
Aubrey's face seems to go pale at the mention of Kash and a scowl crosses her face. Her fingers visibly clutch, forming fists at her side as she sits on the sofa, adjacent to Logan in the hotel room. She doesn't look at her tag team partner, but straight ahead at the wall. Logan inclines his head as he watches Aubrey.
What is it?
For seconds she doesn't reply, but looks visibly ill at the thought of him. She shakes her head at Logan's inquiry, still not looking at him, and her voice is shakier and quieter as she responds.
Nothing. You're right. He's a threat. We'll cut him down. Break him. Hurt him. And, of course, win the match...
Logan moves over and crouches down before Aubrey. He reaches over and takes her hands in his.
Look... I'll be there with you through all of this. I'll have you back like I did on Meltdown, and make up for not being there all the time you've been here on Asylum. We can handle anything that's thrown our way. It's why we're the Tag champs. We can hurt them easily... all we have to do is win.
Aubrey's eyes don't move from the wall and she sighs.
Stop making it sound so...
She trails off and looks at him for a long time, steadily and silently. She searches his eyes... and finally gives him a nod, and a fragmented smile.
Thanks, Logan... I've got your back too.
We'll find a way through this. We always do. We're survivors. It's going to take a lot more than Evans, Kash, and whatever other friends they bring to the party to stop us.
Logan eyes narrow.
If they have a problem with that... they have no idea what they’re getting themselves into.
Aubrey nods again with a newfound certainty, tightening her grip in Logan's hands. Logan nods back at Aubrey and the scene fades to black.
I figured with the upcoming show, I’d return to a place where my initial wrestling training was built upon and eventually led to the career I’ve led for the last twelve years. It’s something of a new start for me and since we were going to be in Calgary for the show this was just a short side trip for me. It’s not ‘the Dungeon’… but this was a place I’d done a lot of my training when I was just a kid getting into this business.
He smiles slightly as he turns and looks back at the house. After a little while, he turns and looks back at the camera and let’s out a breath.
But enough about the past… it’s time to look to the future. This week is another big one for me. Two weeks ago, I had my final match as a member of the Meltdown roster. I assume forever, unless I end up having a poor showing in my new APW home… Meltdown 2.0!
He smirks at the camera.
I know the show’s actually called Asylum… but can you blame me for thinking it’s the same old story when a chunk of the Meltdown roster is promoted alongside me? And surprise, surprise, they’re pretty much all enemies. This is just ‘import-a-feud’, and my match this week is a rehash of the same exercise that I’ve been engaged in for months now. I find it boring actually. How many times do I have to face the same person over and over anyway?
Kaylyn Evans gets another shot at me this week. I don’t know why either. There are so many other worthy opponents that I could face off with on Asylum. Heck… I think Stephen Raab would give me a better fight than Evans. She just keeps getting opportunities against me. Maybe someone thinks she might luck into a win eventually… but I think I have another theory about this. APW management knows by that Evans is an anchor, and they keep tossing her in with various partners to see if anyone is able to carry that deadweight. Then they’ll know they have a star right there.
Thus far, I’ve faced her fighting solo. Granted there were three other people involved, but that didn’t stop me from winning anyway. She partnered with Christian Kane. I pinned her. I faced her, Hood, and Washington on Meltdown in a handicap match and pretty much kicked the crap out of her team. Now, we have someone new in the mix… one Jason Kash.
For once, I can actually be thrilled about having a match with Evans in it, because now it might not be a cakewalk. I want a challenge and maybe Kash fits the bill.
There is a look of eager anticipation on his face, as he takes a few moments to contemplate the upcoming match, while glancing away. He fixes his gaze back on the camera afterwards.
I’ve watched Kash compete and I’ve been impressed to some extent. He’s got something of a feud with Aubrey that started in January, and to be fair, they seem evenly matched. Given the circumstances of both matches, I’d be inclined to say Kash may have been better. That’s not to say I have no faith in Aubrey. I just give my opponents the benefit of the doubt and after what happened against Mannie… I’d like to keep from being caught off guard.
I know Evans. Unless she’s going to step up at last, she’s no concern to me or Aubrey. Kash… I don’t know you well enough to claim anything like that, but I can study what you’ve accomplished, what you’ve done recently, and prepare for what you can bring. That’s what sets me apart from other people… I’m always learning, growing, improving. I adapt and get better and I’m always looking to move up.
But can you say the same Kash?
He looks into the camera inquiringly, even raising his left eyebrow slightly. He smirks after.
Half a year ago, you were quite possibly on top of the world. One of the longest reigning World champions here before losing the title… and then you pretty much let yourself go. It’s been almost eight months and you’ve let yourself drop down the roster. Instead of being back in the fight for the World title, you resigned yourself to fighting for the Suicidal championship. I get it. It was all about Grand Slam honours. But… that doesn’t explain why you stuck around after losing the Suicidal championship the first time. As a result, you’ve gone from being a main event star to being a forgettable member of the supporting cast.
You’ve been eclipsed by so many others. Your name isn’t mentioned in any conversations about the World title. I can’t think of any match in the last half year involving the World title or getting a shot at it that included you. Bailey, Talfourd, Atkin, Callahan, Rebel, Saint. Those are the people that have been in the title scene. Even my partner was given an opportunity before you. You even beat Callahan to earn your Grand Slam title… but he’s challenging for the World title at Rasslemania. You beat him to end his reign… but he’s the one who stepped up to a higher level. It’s like you decided to just be mediocre.
I can only judge based on what I’ve seen of you, and what you show everyone. Based on that, I’m impressed by your accomplishments, but I’m unimpressed by you.
He lifts his arms and shrugs slightly.
I expect you to make fun of my loss to Mannie. I know you hold him in low esteem and my loss to him will make you think less of me, as so many others have. But I can throw out stuff like that too. Like you losing the World title to Havok, a guy I’ve beaten routinely. So we can sit here and play this game, but it doesn’t prove anything except that we both have bad matches. You just tend to have them more frequently. But look at us over the last few months. I’m looking to move upward and my jump to Asylum is the next logical step after what I’ve done on Meltdown, while you’ve been stuck in place for almost eight months after falling off the top of the mountain.
I watch you mock other people because of all you’ve done, but as of late… you’re just a fixture in the Asylum lobby… and you’re happy with that. If you’re so great Kash, why aren’t you fighting for a World title shot? I’ve heard you talk about becoming a ‘double’ Grand Slam winner. But what that really sounds like is that you don’t think you can cut it at the top anymore and need something easier to do.
I’d love a shot to win back the North American championship. I feel cheated over the way that match ended, but I’m sure I’ll get a shot at Mannie in the future and have my chance to put any doubts about who is better to rest, but I’m not going to aim to travel backwards when there are greater challenges and prizes ahead. I could aim to be the best on Meltdown as their champion, but why aim for that when I could aspire to be something greater? You’ve been to the top Jason… but nothing you’ve done indicates you want to get back there.
Logan looks smug as he continues.
It’s amazing how out of the four of us in this match, Kash’s the one who isn’t aiming for the top. Instead, he’d rather beat up people with chairs backstage while he becomes less relevant in the ring. So how can he expect to walk into this match, and honestly think he’ll have a chance against opponents aiming for the top while he’d rather just take the easy way out? What is it Kash? Not driven? No passion? Are we not good enough to face you? You give the impression you’d like to take a back seat to Evans… which is a sure fire way to lose. Just check out the tag match I had against her and Kane.
He smiles confidently as he recalls that match.
You two are at a disadvantage in this match. Kash hasn’t shown himself to be much of a tag team wrestler and Evans hasn’t proven to be much of a wrestler period, unless she’s facing rookies, but I’m willing to bet you two have some surprises in store. You two spend enough time together that maybe some actual training occurred… It could happen. I’ve also gotten used to the fact that my opponents need a crutch to hang in against me, so I’ll be expecting a couple of them to be standing in your corner at ringside as well, or for the both of you to try and take liberties in the ring. I’m used to that, and I can handle it. More than that… I can dish it back out as well.
But I’ll also be fine standing back and letting Aubrey vent her frustrations on you two this week. Don’t think that means I’m looking to take a backseat in this match though. I’ve got my partner’s back and I’ll be ready to drop either of you in an instant if need be, and I’m more than capable of doing so. I know how much Aubrey’s looking forward to this. Evans is going to be paying off her tab till the day she retires… or gets retired, and we can play the game of ‘oneupsmanship’ with Kash too.
I know neither of you will cut us any slack in the ring. Evans clearly wants to keep mixing things up with me, since still jumped me twice the last time we crossed paths. This gives me one more opportunity to beat the crap out of her in the ring. I’ll take that opportunity even if it’s a rather boring and easy exercise. I know Kash has no remorse in him… so I feel inclined to return the favour. I’m going to try and find your limits Kash, and see if I can push you over the line. No weapons needed either. I punish people easily enough in standard conditions. One of Kash’s major weaknesses is my strength… submissions. I’ll just give you a few lessons in Chaos Theory and see how well you take to them.
Logan turns and starts to walk off towards the house.
This week, it’s a new venue and the next part of my career… but it’s much the same as before. So let’s see if anything changes this time.
He lifts a hand, waving back towards the camera slightly, which watches him go as the scene fades to black.
We open inside a Calgary hotel room where the Tag Team champions are together and preparing to head out. Logan looks down at the Tag Team championship sitting on his bag.
I miss having the other one...
Aubrey, who'd been absently flicking a lighter off and on for the past few seconds turns and eyes Logan with a look that doesn't offer much to be described... but she shakes her head after a moment and looks away, speaking quietly.
You need to get that out of your head, ASAP.
Logan nods.
I know. It serves as extra motivation this week though. Especially with the responsible party in the ring.
Aubrey doesn't say anything... glances at Logan, but minds herself until a few seconds later where she looks toward the clock.
What did we do to make them hate us so much in the first place?
Speak the truth. Be successful. Not kiss up to them.
He glances back at Aubrey.
I know you stirred some stuff up with Evans, but that was more like pranking than anything else. I blame Sienna. She made Evans think she was important.
You can't underestimate her. She's... got this habit of coming through when she really needs to.
And- whatever I did to her, I can't change. I don't remember how this started, but I know how I feel whenever I see her, and I know that for that reason it needs to end... soon. If not, someone might get hurt. And it starts with making her pay for what she did to you. We'll break her leg. We'll fucking snap it this time, Logan.
Huh... I've never seen it. But yeah we might have to put her out of the way. I could’ve done so last Meltdown... but I saw no reason to. She's the only one courting disaster with her antics. Kash’s a far more credible threat...
Aubrey's face seems to go pale at the mention of Kash and a scowl crosses her face. Her fingers visibly clutch, forming fists at her side as she sits on the sofa, adjacent to Logan in the hotel room. She doesn't look at her tag team partner, but straight ahead at the wall. Logan inclines his head as he watches Aubrey.
What is it?
For seconds she doesn't reply, but looks visibly ill at the thought of him. She shakes her head at Logan's inquiry, still not looking at him, and her voice is shakier and quieter as she responds.
Nothing. You're right. He's a threat. We'll cut him down. Break him. Hurt him. And, of course, win the match...
Logan moves over and crouches down before Aubrey. He reaches over and takes her hands in his.
Look... I'll be there with you through all of this. I'll have you back like I did on Meltdown, and make up for not being there all the time you've been here on Asylum. We can handle anything that's thrown our way. It's why we're the Tag champs. We can hurt them easily... all we have to do is win.
Aubrey's eyes don't move from the wall and she sighs.
Stop making it sound so...
She trails off and looks at him for a long time, steadily and silently. She searches his eyes... and finally gives him a nod, and a fragmented smile.
Thanks, Logan... I've got your back too.
We'll find a way through this. We always do. We're survivors. It's going to take a lot more than Evans, Kash, and whatever other friends they bring to the party to stop us.
Logan eyes narrow.
If they have a problem with that... they have no idea what they’re getting themselves into.
Aubrey nods again with a newfound certainty, tightening her grip in Logan's hands. Logan nods back at Aubrey and the scene fades to black.
