Post by Anthony Bailey on Mar 10, 2013 2:01:01 GMT -4
“Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” – Dale Carnegie
{{The scene opens to the inside of Anthony Bailey’s modern decorated kitchen, which is located on the far end of his luxurious townhouse in St. Augustine, FL. Bailey, along with two men clad in business casual attire, is sitting opposite of his two guests at the kitchen table and he is wearing a black shirt that says T.D.B. across the chest in gold and black basketball shorts. Bailey’s facial expression is simultaneously showing frustration and curiosity. A briefcase on the floor near the chair of one of Bailey’s mystery guests has a Food Network emblem on it, and given that these are the same individuals that blamed Bailey for their dip in ratings once he captured the World Title last summer, the reason behind his dualistic guise is now making sense.}}[/b][/color]
Anthony Bailey: Ehh...I’m not sure if this would be such a good idea...
Food Network Executive #1: Your final decision does not have to be made right at this moment, Mr. Bailey.
Food Network Executive #2: Yes, we’d actually prefer if you went home, or stayed home since you’re already here…
{{The man’s corniness provokes a laugh from himself and his comrade. Bailey looks unimpressed.}}[/color]
Slept on the idea a bit and then give us a call back once you are ready to decide if you’d like to move forward or if you’d simply want to decline.
Anthony Bailey: I appreciate the generosity and all gentlemen, but I really don’t think that I need to sleep on this decision. Doing a reality television show is something that I have never desired to do. Having a camera document my every move isn’t appealing to me at all. The APW camera crew following me around all the time is enough.
{{Bailey strikes back with his own humor and smirks as he quickly turns to face the camera.}}[/color]
Food Network Executive #1: We understand Mr. Bailey, but please just give us the opportunity to hear us out and elaborate on our idea.
Anthony Bailey: I am the one who called this meeting so I’m willing to hear you out. But know this…I’m pretty firm in my conclusion and it’ll take a miraculous wonder for me to waiver. But you may proceed; I’m all ears…
It’s no secret that “The Promise” Anthony Bailey is not the same individual that he was upon entering APW last year. The tastes of success, failure, fatigue, and even relationship woes have taken a toll on the young megastar and many have grasped this. The Dying Breed, his fellow colleagues on Asylum, and even The Food Network, the channel that broadcasts Asylum bi-weekly, have become aware of the fledgling Bailey and have offered him his very own reality show with the hopes of making a resolve and allowing Bailey to re-invent himself in the public eye. This sounded like a great idea but for some unknown reason, Bailey was strongly opposed to it.[/b]
Food Network Executive #2: Allowing your fans to see you in this light would make so many people happy. You are APW’s golden boy and you’re a likeable kid so the angle we would run with for the show is simple. I’ll be you, an up and coming professional wrestler, interacting with your friends and family and trying to find that balance between life on the road and life at home.
{{Bailey begins to stroke his chin in wonder.}}[/color]
Anthony Bailey: Well that definitely sounds like my life but what’s the catch? It sounds way too easy and way too good to be true.
Food Network Executive #1: No catch Mr. Bailey. Reality television is all about capturing the star of the show during his day to day affairs. Now certain situations will be escalated for the sake of ratings and keeping the interest of the fans. New shows must debut with strong support and strong ratings; that’s what determines if the show will get picked up for future seasons.
{{Bailey’s eyebrows get pulled together as he looks puzzled.}}[/color]
Anthony Bailey: Hold up right there...what do you mean by certain situations being escalated? Break that one down for me.
Food Network Executive #1: Well one idea that we had for an episode was you taking a beautiful young lady out on a date, since you are an eligible bachelor as of recent, and the date going fine until you bring up your ex Tasha. You would have broken the infamous first date rule of never talking about exes and your date will become infuriated, dump her drink in your face, and storm out the restaurant all angry.
{{Bailey, looking dumbfounded, doesn’t say anything.}}[/color]
Food Network Executive #2: Or if that seems too far fetched, we could still run with the date idea but just add a little spin on it. You take a nice young lady out to the finest restaurant in town, but lo and behold, who is already there? To your “surprise” Tasha will be there with her girlfriends and see you with your date. You will use that to your advantage and be all over your date, not because you are into her but because you are attempting to make Tasha jealous. You will get up to use the restroom and Tasha will walk over to your table with her friends, intimidate the girl and make her leave, and when you return you will wonder what happened, causing a verbal fight between you and Tasha.
Anthony Bailey: Tasha? Intimidating someone?? Yeah sure, she has a little attitude every now and then but she is the farthest thing from an intimidator.
{{Bailey glances at the watch on his left wrist.}}[/color]
I think these elaborations of yours have reaffirmed my decision, thank you...
Food Network Executive #2: Umm…were you being sarcastic? I couldn’t tell.
Anthony Bailey: If I were to allow you to make a mockery of my past relationship and personal life, I would be going against my own conscience.
Food Network Executive #1: But the dollar amount that we are offering you for this is phenomenal! We are well aware of your lavish lifestyle and we know that it costs to maintain it. Your APW paycheck can only do so much.
Anthony Bailey: Once again, thank you but no thank you. I am doing just fine with maintaining my lifestyle so I don’t need to exploit myself to do so…would either of you like a drink or something for the road?
{{The leading question from Bailey signaled to the two executives that it was time to hit the road so they begin to gather their things from the table and put them inside of the nearby briefcase.}}[/color]
Food Network Executive #2: Oh no, I’m fine...
Food Network Executive #1: I’m fine as well but thank you for your time today Mr. Bailey. We know how busy things can get for you so we appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule and accommodating us here in your lovely home.
Anthony Bailey: The pleasure is all mine…and please…forgive me if I was acting like a jerk. I just have firm convictions and I stick to them regardless of the circumstance.
Food Network Executive #2: No problem, we understand.
{{The men rise to their feet as Bailey shakes both of their hands. One of them grabs the briefcase before they start to follow Anthony to the front door. They all say their final farewells once again and the two Food Network executives exit the townhouse. Bailey closes the door behind them and breathes a deep breath of relief.}}[/color]
Anthony Bailey: Whoo, now that that is over, let us get back to our regularly scheduled program. I’m honestly flattered that The Food Network would choose somebody like me to pitch a reality show to but…that just isn’t my thing. I have tried to keep my private life intact and that’s already difficult in and of itself, especially in my line of work. The last thing I need is for my personal life to become some sort of public spectacle…
{{Bailey cringes at this idea as he plops down on his black leather couch in the living room.}}[/color]
But after all of that, I will acknowledge them for providing me with an epiphany. As much as I hate to admit, I do need to re-invent myself. Not my image, not my hair, but the real me. The side of me that people don’t get to witness. The golden boy has lost his luster so to speak and people are beginning to doubt and question the validity that I proclaim. Reality television will not be the vehicle of that correction though; it will be during my match tomorrow night against Ms. Aubrey J. Parker in Winnipeg. This moment can and will be seized. This is not just another opportunity for me to compete in front of thousands of screaming Canadian fans, though I greatly admire the people of that fine country. This just won’t be the last stop before Rasslemania either; it will be The Promise’s vindication.
Aubrey, the innocent role that you have marvelously portrayed week in and week out should inspire you to look into a part time career in Hollywood. The role is enough to make both OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony feel ashamed and reevaluate their courtroom actions, even though both of their cases have been closed. One moment you claim to admire me as an athlete and the next you’re calling me inconsistent and attacking me and the rest of Dying Breed with steel chairs. Which is it Aubrey? Could it be an unknown third option that I am unaware of? I know that we all make mistakes and though you have apologized for your bizarre actions a few weeks ago, I don’t know if it was genuine or not so I am hesitant to even accept it. As a matter of fact, I don’t accept it because I don’t trust you…
{{Bailey glares into the camera.}}[/color]
The attacks from Christian Kane and Kaylyn James Evans mean something to an extent, but your attack carried much more weight than theirs. Was it because of who you were? Maybe…but more importantly, it was because of what you allegedly represent. The sweet girl from San Francisco who set out to accomplish her dreams long ago wasn’t really as sweet as people once thought was she? The “sweet” little girl couldn’t handle Asylum being a place that I helped revitalize, along with others. She wanted all of the attention for herself and it pained her to see people put me on a pedestal the way that they did. Yes, I have shortcomings and have done things that I regret, but he who is without sin gets to cast the first stone and dear Ms. Aubrey will be waiting her turn for a mighty long time.
I don’t care about becoming a Grand Slam Champion honestly. All I care about is avenging your cowardly actions against my brothers and I and showing you that I mean business. You of all people should truly know who I am Aubrey…I am Anthony Bailey, a former World Champion. As a matter of fact, a former holder of the very same title that you failed to capture…APW’s only Promise…the only Promise that can't be broken. Until Winnipeg Aubrey …
{{The scene slowly fades to black as Bailey continues to lounge on his leather couch.}}[/color]
{{The scene opens to the inside of Anthony Bailey’s modern decorated kitchen, which is located on the far end of his luxurious townhouse in St. Augustine, FL. Bailey, along with two men clad in business casual attire, is sitting opposite of his two guests at the kitchen table and he is wearing a black shirt that says T.D.B. across the chest in gold and black basketball shorts. Bailey’s facial expression is simultaneously showing frustration and curiosity. A briefcase on the floor near the chair of one of Bailey’s mystery guests has a Food Network emblem on it, and given that these are the same individuals that blamed Bailey for their dip in ratings once he captured the World Title last summer, the reason behind his dualistic guise is now making sense.}}[/b][/color]
Anthony Bailey: Ehh...I’m not sure if this would be such a good idea...
Food Network Executive #1: Your final decision does not have to be made right at this moment, Mr. Bailey.
Food Network Executive #2: Yes, we’d actually prefer if you went home, or stayed home since you’re already here…
{{The man’s corniness provokes a laugh from himself and his comrade. Bailey looks unimpressed.}}[/color]
Slept on the idea a bit and then give us a call back once you are ready to decide if you’d like to move forward or if you’d simply want to decline.
Anthony Bailey: I appreciate the generosity and all gentlemen, but I really don’t think that I need to sleep on this decision. Doing a reality television show is something that I have never desired to do. Having a camera document my every move isn’t appealing to me at all. The APW camera crew following me around all the time is enough.
{{Bailey strikes back with his own humor and smirks as he quickly turns to face the camera.}}[/color]
Food Network Executive #1: We understand Mr. Bailey, but please just give us the opportunity to hear us out and elaborate on our idea.
Anthony Bailey: I am the one who called this meeting so I’m willing to hear you out. But know this…I’m pretty firm in my conclusion and it’ll take a miraculous wonder for me to waiver. But you may proceed; I’m all ears…
It’s no secret that “The Promise” Anthony Bailey is not the same individual that he was upon entering APW last year. The tastes of success, failure, fatigue, and even relationship woes have taken a toll on the young megastar and many have grasped this. The Dying Breed, his fellow colleagues on Asylum, and even The Food Network, the channel that broadcasts Asylum bi-weekly, have become aware of the fledgling Bailey and have offered him his very own reality show with the hopes of making a resolve and allowing Bailey to re-invent himself in the public eye. This sounded like a great idea but for some unknown reason, Bailey was strongly opposed to it.[/b]
Food Network Executive #2: Allowing your fans to see you in this light would make so many people happy. You are APW’s golden boy and you’re a likeable kid so the angle we would run with for the show is simple. I’ll be you, an up and coming professional wrestler, interacting with your friends and family and trying to find that balance between life on the road and life at home.
{{Bailey begins to stroke his chin in wonder.}}[/color]
Anthony Bailey: Well that definitely sounds like my life but what’s the catch? It sounds way too easy and way too good to be true.
Food Network Executive #1: No catch Mr. Bailey. Reality television is all about capturing the star of the show during his day to day affairs. Now certain situations will be escalated for the sake of ratings and keeping the interest of the fans. New shows must debut with strong support and strong ratings; that’s what determines if the show will get picked up for future seasons.
{{Bailey’s eyebrows get pulled together as he looks puzzled.}}[/color]
Anthony Bailey: Hold up right there...what do you mean by certain situations being escalated? Break that one down for me.
Food Network Executive #1: Well one idea that we had for an episode was you taking a beautiful young lady out on a date, since you are an eligible bachelor as of recent, and the date going fine until you bring up your ex Tasha. You would have broken the infamous first date rule of never talking about exes and your date will become infuriated, dump her drink in your face, and storm out the restaurant all angry.
{{Bailey, looking dumbfounded, doesn’t say anything.}}[/color]
Food Network Executive #2: Or if that seems too far fetched, we could still run with the date idea but just add a little spin on it. You take a nice young lady out to the finest restaurant in town, but lo and behold, who is already there? To your “surprise” Tasha will be there with her girlfriends and see you with your date. You will use that to your advantage and be all over your date, not because you are into her but because you are attempting to make Tasha jealous. You will get up to use the restroom and Tasha will walk over to your table with her friends, intimidate the girl and make her leave, and when you return you will wonder what happened, causing a verbal fight between you and Tasha.
Anthony Bailey: Tasha? Intimidating someone?? Yeah sure, she has a little attitude every now and then but she is the farthest thing from an intimidator.
{{Bailey glances at the watch on his left wrist.}}[/color]
I think these elaborations of yours have reaffirmed my decision, thank you...
Food Network Executive #2: Umm…were you being sarcastic? I couldn’t tell.
Anthony Bailey: If I were to allow you to make a mockery of my past relationship and personal life, I would be going against my own conscience.
Food Network Executive #1: But the dollar amount that we are offering you for this is phenomenal! We are well aware of your lavish lifestyle and we know that it costs to maintain it. Your APW paycheck can only do so much.
Anthony Bailey: Once again, thank you but no thank you. I am doing just fine with maintaining my lifestyle so I don’t need to exploit myself to do so…would either of you like a drink or something for the road?
{{The leading question from Bailey signaled to the two executives that it was time to hit the road so they begin to gather their things from the table and put them inside of the nearby briefcase.}}[/color]
Food Network Executive #2: Oh no, I’m fine...
Food Network Executive #1: I’m fine as well but thank you for your time today Mr. Bailey. We know how busy things can get for you so we appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule and accommodating us here in your lovely home.
Anthony Bailey: The pleasure is all mine…and please…forgive me if I was acting like a jerk. I just have firm convictions and I stick to them regardless of the circumstance.
Food Network Executive #2: No problem, we understand.
{{The men rise to their feet as Bailey shakes both of their hands. One of them grabs the briefcase before they start to follow Anthony to the front door. They all say their final farewells once again and the two Food Network executives exit the townhouse. Bailey closes the door behind them and breathes a deep breath of relief.}}[/color]
Anthony Bailey: Whoo, now that that is over, let us get back to our regularly scheduled program. I’m honestly flattered that The Food Network would choose somebody like me to pitch a reality show to but…that just isn’t my thing. I have tried to keep my private life intact and that’s already difficult in and of itself, especially in my line of work. The last thing I need is for my personal life to become some sort of public spectacle…
{{Bailey cringes at this idea as he plops down on his black leather couch in the living room.}}[/color]
But after all of that, I will acknowledge them for providing me with an epiphany. As much as I hate to admit, I do need to re-invent myself. Not my image, not my hair, but the real me. The side of me that people don’t get to witness. The golden boy has lost his luster so to speak and people are beginning to doubt and question the validity that I proclaim. Reality television will not be the vehicle of that correction though; it will be during my match tomorrow night against Ms. Aubrey J. Parker in Winnipeg. This moment can and will be seized. This is not just another opportunity for me to compete in front of thousands of screaming Canadian fans, though I greatly admire the people of that fine country. This just won’t be the last stop before Rasslemania either; it will be The Promise’s vindication.
Aubrey, the innocent role that you have marvelously portrayed week in and week out should inspire you to look into a part time career in Hollywood. The role is enough to make both OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony feel ashamed and reevaluate their courtroom actions, even though both of their cases have been closed. One moment you claim to admire me as an athlete and the next you’re calling me inconsistent and attacking me and the rest of Dying Breed with steel chairs. Which is it Aubrey? Could it be an unknown third option that I am unaware of? I know that we all make mistakes and though you have apologized for your bizarre actions a few weeks ago, I don’t know if it was genuine or not so I am hesitant to even accept it. As a matter of fact, I don’t accept it because I don’t trust you…
{{Bailey glares into the camera.}}[/color]
The attacks from Christian Kane and Kaylyn James Evans mean something to an extent, but your attack carried much more weight than theirs. Was it because of who you were? Maybe…but more importantly, it was because of what you allegedly represent. The sweet girl from San Francisco who set out to accomplish her dreams long ago wasn’t really as sweet as people once thought was she? The “sweet” little girl couldn’t handle Asylum being a place that I helped revitalize, along with others. She wanted all of the attention for herself and it pained her to see people put me on a pedestal the way that they did. Yes, I have shortcomings and have done things that I regret, but he who is without sin gets to cast the first stone and dear Ms. Aubrey will be waiting her turn for a mighty long time.
I don’t care about becoming a Grand Slam Champion honestly. All I care about is avenging your cowardly actions against my brothers and I and showing you that I mean business. You of all people should truly know who I am Aubrey…I am Anthony Bailey, a former World Champion. As a matter of fact, a former holder of the very same title that you failed to capture…APW’s only Promise…the only Promise that can't be broken. Until Winnipeg Aubrey …
{{The scene slowly fades to black as Bailey continues to lounge on his leather couch.}}[/color]
