Post by Ghost Spike on Sept 29, 2013 13:50:20 GMT
This day has been coming for a very long time. I’ve been working my ass of for years, fighting against what the higher ups thought was best for business, fighting against the hypocrisy, against the politics. I’ve been doing this for such a long time, that I’ve had it all said to be, all thrown at me, and I’ve risen above it all. I thrive off of the chase, the hunt, the whole damn thing. Just when people think I’m too old, that I can’t get it done anymore…..I proof the entire goddamn world wrong.
Ladies and gentlemen.
Your Imperial Champion.
Since I walked into this company I’ve been told that I don’t cut it anymore, that I’m being carried by Rob in our little tag team. I’ve been told that I’m too old, that I’m not good enough to fly with the superstars of today. When will people realise that I’ve made a career out of proving people wrong? That despite everything I’ve done in my career, I thrive off being the underdog. People underestimate me….still, can you believe that? I’m Spike Kane, the motherlovin’ God of Xtreme….and people still don’t think I can get it done. I earned this championship by fighting through five other men, and then single handedly cutting off the head of the Juggernauts.
I saved IWF.
Your welcome.
~~~
Ladies and gentlemen.
Your Imperial Champion.
Since I walked into this company I’ve been told that I don’t cut it anymore, that I’m being carried by Rob in our little tag team. I’ve been told that I’m too old, that I’m not good enough to fly with the superstars of today. When will people realise that I’ve made a career out of proving people wrong? That despite everything I’ve done in my career, I thrive off being the underdog. People underestimate me….still, can you believe that? I’m Spike Kane, the motherlovin’ God of Xtreme….and people still don’t think I can get it done. I earned this championship by fighting through five other men, and then single handedly cutting off the head of the Juggernauts.
I saved IWF.
Your welcome.
~~~
The scene opens up immediately after the Imperial Title match at Extreme Endurance, the roar of the crowd can be heard down all the corridors as Spike Kane finally makes it back behind the curtain to be met by some of his closest friends. Sweat drips off his body and blood trickles down too as Rob Diamond:, Alex Jones, Jake Conway, and even Joe Everyman are there to greet him. Rob hugs him as Spike all but collapses.
Rob Diamond:: Great job out there brother, congratulations.
Spike hugs Rob back as he’s too out of breath to say anything at the moment. Alex grins broadly with his Cruiserweight championship as he slaps Spike on the back.
Alex Jones: Way to go man, proud of you.
Spike slides a smirk onto his face as he looks Alex right in the eyes.
Spike Kane: You too, I guess…..I mean…...you’re not one of THEM are you?
The motley group give Alex a slight look of concern and he seems quite upset by it, shaking his head and walking off. Jake and Rob begin to help Spike back to the trainers room to get himself checked over and cleaned up.
Joe Everyman: Spike…..I’m glad you waited till I lost it, but…..you know I want a rematch, right? You won’t be upset will you?
Spike Kane: Not a problem Joe. I’d be happy to share the ring with you.
Joe pats him on the back and walks off as Rob and Jake finally get Spike into the trainers room and plop him down. Spike flops onto the bed clutching the Imperial Championship.
Spike Kane: Thanks guys, nice to have some support man…..that was hard work.
Rob Diamond:: Damn straight man, but you got this…..Imperial Champion bro!
Spike smiles broadly as he lays on the trainers bed awaiting to be seen.
Spike Kane: We did it man, the Juggernauts are gone.
Jake Conway: Yeah…..and nobody has seen Lex since he came back through the curtain.
Spike Kane: Man, you might wanna watch your back Jake….but you know, thanks to what you did out there, I’ve got your back too.
Rob Diamond:: Despite everything, I’m with Spike. Got your back dude.
The three of them seem to be on the right page, just as the trainer walks into the room, pulling on a new clean pair of gloves.
Trainer: Well then Mr Kane, congratulations on the championship, let’s get you cleaned up, hmm?
Spike nods his head, his wits clearly still not with him as he simply lays back. Jake taps him on the shoulder and walks out, Rob lingers for a second.
Rob Diamond:: I’ll be right here for you when you’re ready to go, ok bro? Me, you, and Hope are gonna celebrate.
Spike: No worries man…..thanks…...Hawkeye.
Rob is just about to leave the room when he hears Spike’s little jab and he pokes his head back in.
Rob Diamond:: Wait, what the f**k did you just call me?
And we fade to Spike laughing his ass off, leading him into a coughing fit.
~~~
I want you to know Mike, that I asked for this match. I went to Simon De Montfort and I asked that he book you against me this Sacrifice, so I can finally settle this bullshit between us. For months and months you’ve been an annoying little thorn in my side. Not a threat, not at all. Just an annoyance that just won’t go away. You picked your partner, I had mine, we kicked your asses, but that wasn’t enough. It certainly wasn’t enough for you to keep your goddamn mouth closed for five minutes…...because YOU didn’t lose did you? It was your partner…..riiiiiight.
I love your methodology.
Think is Mike, I actually like you. I think you have the ability to be one of the biggest stars in this company, maybe even this business. I think the fact that you’re a tenacious little bastard goes a long way, because you never give up, no matter what gets thrown your way you keep on coming. That trait, is pretty goddamn admirable Michael. Because this business throws a lot of shit your way, no matter who you are, no matter where you come from…..it can bury you. I know from personal experience that things can get on top of you, and if you don’t fight back, if you don’t keep coming….you won’t be here anymore. I’ve been doing this since nineteen ninety six Mike, let that sink in for a second or two I’m more than just a veteran, I’m the King of this business, and I’ve proven it time and time again. I fought back, just like you, I kept coming, just like you. The main difference between us?
Besides shutting your mouth.
I get it done when it matters. I’ve always been the one you can count on when the stakes are high, when things need to be done, and when things need to end. In nCw’s first couple of months I won their biggest championship and killed off the faction that held it in the process, low and behold here we are in 2013, and I’m doing the same thing all over again. What that point I’m trying to drive home there, is that history has a nasty habit of repeating itself. I only need to look at the scar on my hand to know that for a fact. A year to the day my brother slammed a train spike through my hand I was ambushed by a group of wannabe’s that were led by Chris Andrews, and did it all over again. You’d think that it would be the end of me, really wouldn’t you? I mean….suffering a career ending injury two years in a row? Pffft, nothing like that will ever stop me, because Laszlo, of the one thing we have in common.
I never stop coming.
However, despite the fact that I see your potential, despite the fact that I like your tenacity…..you are an incredibly unlikable person. Your arrogance knows no bounds, and despite your outstanding losing record, you seem to think that we are all beneath you, that you should be the person at the top of this great company. I understand that you are big enough to shrug off a loss, that you can man up, dust off, and come back effectively stronger after learning from the loss….but, that isn’t what you do. You pretend it didn’t happen, you assign blame to someone else, a tag team partner for example. Look at the difference between how you conduct yourself and how I do….and look at my record, I haven’t won every match, far from it. I’ve lost to the likes of Cyrus Daniels, Jake Keeton, and a triple threat with Cyrus and Xander…...but look at you Mike, with your arrogance, with your attitude and your terrible record…..then look at me.
With both my championships.
I’m not unbeatable, and I’m very VERY aware of that. I’m the kind of person who firmly believes that anybody can beat anybody, on any given day. Think about Cyrus Daniels, nobody would have given him a chance in the light of day against Xander Famularo, the then heavyweight champion, and myself, the Imperial number one contender but he stepped up and managed to walk away with a victory, it may be tainted, but it’s a victory. Something that you seem so desperate for right now, something you need to help push your career to the next level - break through the glass ceiling if you will.
So step up Michael.
I’m here, I’m not backing down, you’ve wanted this rematch just as much as I have. You’ve wanted to punch my face in, and shut my mouth just as much as I’ve wanted to do the same to you. So here is your chance Mike. Take it, fight for it, prove yourself against the Imperial Champion! I’m asking you to try and knock me off my perch Laszlo, do what you’ve been threatening to do since before nCw closed it’s doors. Finally man the hell up and actually follow through on the things you keep saying you will do, then….and only then, will you finally become more like me. Then….you’ll be on my level. Then and only then Michael…
I’ll respect you.
~~~
I want you to know Mike, that I asked for this match. I went to Simon De Montfort and I asked that he book you against me this Sacrifice, so I can finally settle this bullshit between us. For months and months you’ve been an annoying little thorn in my side. Not a threat, not at all. Just an annoyance that just won’t go away. You picked your partner, I had mine, we kicked your asses, but that wasn’t enough. It certainly wasn’t enough for you to keep your goddamn mouth closed for five minutes…...because YOU didn’t lose did you? It was your partner…..riiiiiight.
I love your methodology.
Think is Mike, I actually like you. I think you have the ability to be one of the biggest stars in this company, maybe even this business. I think the fact that you’re a tenacious little bastard goes a long way, because you never give up, no matter what gets thrown your way you keep on coming. That trait, is pretty goddamn admirable Michael. Because this business throws a lot of shit your way, no matter who you are, no matter where you come from…..it can bury you. I know from personal experience that things can get on top of you, and if you don’t fight back, if you don’t keep coming….you won’t be here anymore. I’ve been doing this since nineteen ninety six Mike, let that sink in for a second or two I’m more than just a veteran, I’m the King of this business, and I’ve proven it time and time again. I fought back, just like you, I kept coming, just like you. The main difference between us?
Besides shutting your mouth.
I get it done when it matters. I’ve always been the one you can count on when the stakes are high, when things need to be done, and when things need to end. In nCw’s first couple of months I won their biggest championship and killed off the faction that held it in the process, low and behold here we are in 2013, and I’m doing the same thing all over again. What that point I’m trying to drive home there, is that history has a nasty habit of repeating itself. I only need to look at the scar on my hand to know that for a fact. A year to the day my brother slammed a train spike through my hand I was ambushed by a group of wannabe’s that were led by Chris Andrews, and did it all over again. You’d think that it would be the end of me, really wouldn’t you? I mean….suffering a career ending injury two years in a row? Pffft, nothing like that will ever stop me, because Laszlo, of the one thing we have in common.
I never stop coming.
However, despite the fact that I see your potential, despite the fact that I like your tenacity…..you are an incredibly unlikable person. Your arrogance knows no bounds, and despite your outstanding losing record, you seem to think that we are all beneath you, that you should be the person at the top of this great company. I understand that you are big enough to shrug off a loss, that you can man up, dust off, and come back effectively stronger after learning from the loss….but, that isn’t what you do. You pretend it didn’t happen, you assign blame to someone else, a tag team partner for example. Look at the difference between how you conduct yourself and how I do….and look at my record, I haven’t won every match, far from it. I’ve lost to the likes of Cyrus Daniels, Jake Keeton, and a triple threat with Cyrus and Xander…...but look at you Mike, with your arrogance, with your attitude and your terrible record…..then look at me.
With both my championships.
I’m not unbeatable, and I’m very VERY aware of that. I’m the kind of person who firmly believes that anybody can beat anybody, on any given day. Think about Cyrus Daniels, nobody would have given him a chance in the light of day against Xander Famularo, the then heavyweight champion, and myself, the Imperial number one contender but he stepped up and managed to walk away with a victory, it may be tainted, but it’s a victory. Something that you seem so desperate for right now, something you need to help push your career to the next level - break through the glass ceiling if you will.
So step up Michael.
I’m here, I’m not backing down, you’ve wanted this rematch just as much as I have. You’ve wanted to punch my face in, and shut my mouth just as much as I’ve wanted to do the same to you. So here is your chance Mike. Take it, fight for it, prove yourself against the Imperial Champion! I’m asking you to try and knock me off my perch Laszlo, do what you’ve been threatening to do since before nCw closed it’s doors. Finally man the hell up and actually follow through on the things you keep saying you will do, then….and only then, will you finally become more like me. Then….you’ll be on my level. Then and only then Michael…
I’ll respect you.
~~~
We open up on the house that Rob Diamond: bought, in the living room this time. Rob is sitting on the floor playing with his baby daughter, toys are spilled out everywhere. Spike is sitting on the sofa flicking through the TV channels.
Rob Diamond:: So dude….what’s going on with Xander? I mean, I’m sorry to blurt it out, I just was thinking it’d be cool for Hope to have someone to play with.
Spike doesn’t respond at first, a little shocked that Rob just came out and blurted the question. Eventually Spike stops clicking the remote and lets it hang.
Spike Kane: I’m actually working on something. I guess you could call it a pooling of resources or something.
Rob Diamond:: What? Is Kyle helping you out?
Rob is asking the questions to Spike, but not really paying him any attention, because his focus is his daughter. Spike has pulled his cellphone out of his pocket and is absent mindedly messaging someone.
Spike Kane: No, not Kyle. Though he did offer help, like he did before with River.
Rob Diamond:: Is that psycho still trying to get custody of him?
Spike Kane: …...yep.
Spike locks his phone and looks up to the ceiling allowing the wave of tension to wash over him. Hope begins to giggle at her Dad, and it shocks Spike back to reality.
Spike Kane: Thing is, this Imperial title thing….it’s the first step man, the first step to fixing my life and sorting everything out.
Rob: And I’ll be right there with you man. You’re my brother.
This time Rob actually looks up at Spike when he delivers the final words, and Spike smiles right back at him and nods. He often thought where he would be without Rob, and if he’d even be in IWF right now, hell if he’d even be wrestling.
Spike Kane: I know man…...and I’m here for you too, I appreciate it all, honestly, I do.
Just then Spike’s phone buzzes and he slides it out unlocking it. The message reads: “ON MY WAY” Spike, flicks his thumb and types a few letters in a reply, simply: “ETA?” and then locks the phone again.
Spike Kane: It’s great seeing you with Hope man, it’s nice to see you happy. You’re right too, Xander would be great with her.
Rob smiles as he beams towards his daughter, the sole focus of his life. Rob had shown over the weeks and months how much she meant to him.
Rob Diamond:: I’m just glad I get to have her man. I’m glad people can see how much she means to me.
Spike phone buzzes once more and he slides it out of his pocket again, the message takes up half the screen and just reads “OUTSIDE” Spike jumps to his feet and heads towards the door.
Spike Kane: Just gotta pop out for a second dude, won’t be long…
And before waiting for a response Spike steps out of the door and closes it behind him. He walks down to the tree at the edge of the garden and leans against it, talking to someone who is just off camera.
Spike Kane: You ready for this? Ready to get our son back?
The camera pans ever so slightly and we see River Maddison, formerly Mrs River Kane standing there with a smirk on her face and her arms folded.
River Maddison:: You betcha…
And on that insane cliffhanger, we cut.
~~~
You’ve been wanting a one on one shot with me for quite some time Mike, haven’t you? Or at very least that is what your public face has been spouting. Taking to Twitter and trying to throw your weight around, then of course ignoring everything when it didn’t fall your way. That is the main reason why people don’t like you Mike, it’s the one reason why you feel like you’re being held back. You’re a pathetic liar Mike, and it’s plain for all to see that you do not react well to criticism or losing.
You weasel out of things.
You’ve had chance after chance to break through into the limelight Mike, you had more chances in nCw than I had, yet who out of us has the more legendary legacy? Huh? I mean you had so many chances to try and topple Roberto Verona, much like you’ve had chance after chance here in IWF…..and look where you are. You had a chance to take down InFamous, you failed. You had a chance to win the Heir to the Throne, you failed. You had a chance to become Man of Steel Champion, in the main event, live on pay-per-view, in your own hometown…..but we all know what's coming right? Yup.
You failed.
Before you stand there and respond to every little thing I’ve said, realise this Mike…..my first shot for the nCw National Championship, I won it. My first shot at the nCw World Championship, I won it, even my first shot at the nCw Honor Championship I won it…..fast forward a little while and we come to the Imperial Wrestling Federation, first shot at the IWF Tag Team Championships…..guess what? We won! And guess what else Mike? We’re STILL undefeated! Next step, first shot at the Imperial Championship…...drum roll please….
I won!
That is the biggest difference between us Laszlo, you are the next evolution of Davey Ortega, the worlds greatest choke artist, the biggest flop that IWF has, whereas I am an undisputed success, a bona fide legend. This isn’t me bringing up the past, this isn’t me focusing on the history of Spike Kane, this is the freakin’ present. I stand at the top of this federation, the champion that this company needs…..to drag it kicking and screaming to the next level of it’s growth. Something Joe Everyman couldn’t do, and something Lex Sense failed miserably at. I am the top dog here Mikey, that isn’t open for dispute, that is fact. I am one half of the first ever and only tag team champions, and the first ever double champion. That’s where we are different Mike…
And that’s why you’ll never beat me.
You see, you act like you are better than me, you think that you have the ability to just overlook me instead of register me as a threat. Whereas, I KNOW that I am better than you, and I KNOW that I can beat you, and I aim to do as such this coming monday Mike. You see, I’m putting the entire roster on notice, everybody who has called me out will get their response. My focus is no longer on the Juggernauts…..because I killed them, my focus is on being the best I possibly can….so you dear Michael are the first in a long line of people who have questioned me, who have challenged me…..and you’re the first that will fall in line, drop to your knees…
And All Bloody Hail to the King!
You’ve been wanting a one on one shot with me for quite some time Mike, haven’t you? Or at very least that is what your public face has been spouting. Taking to Twitter and trying to throw your weight around, then of course ignoring everything when it didn’t fall your way. That is the main reason why people don’t like you Mike, it’s the one reason why you feel like you’re being held back. You’re a pathetic liar Mike, and it’s plain for all to see that you do not react well to criticism or losing.
You weasel out of things.
You’ve had chance after chance to break through into the limelight Mike, you had more chances in nCw than I had, yet who out of us has the more legendary legacy? Huh? I mean you had so many chances to try and topple Roberto Verona, much like you’ve had chance after chance here in IWF…..and look where you are. You had a chance to take down InFamous, you failed. You had a chance to win the Heir to the Throne, you failed. You had a chance to become Man of Steel Champion, in the main event, live on pay-per-view, in your own hometown…..but we all know what's coming right? Yup.
You failed.
Before you stand there and respond to every little thing I’ve said, realise this Mike…..my first shot for the nCw National Championship, I won it. My first shot at the nCw World Championship, I won it, even my first shot at the nCw Honor Championship I won it…..fast forward a little while and we come to the Imperial Wrestling Federation, first shot at the IWF Tag Team Championships…..guess what? We won! And guess what else Mike? We’re STILL undefeated! Next step, first shot at the Imperial Championship…...drum roll please….
I won!
That is the biggest difference between us Laszlo, you are the next evolution of Davey Ortega, the worlds greatest choke artist, the biggest flop that IWF has, whereas I am an undisputed success, a bona fide legend. This isn’t me bringing up the past, this isn’t me focusing on the history of Spike Kane, this is the freakin’ present. I stand at the top of this federation, the champion that this company needs…..to drag it kicking and screaming to the next level of it’s growth. Something Joe Everyman couldn’t do, and something Lex Sense failed miserably at. I am the top dog here Mikey, that isn’t open for dispute, that is fact. I am one half of the first ever and only tag team champions, and the first ever double champion. That’s where we are different Mike…
And that’s why you’ll never beat me.
You see, you act like you are better than me, you think that you have the ability to just overlook me instead of register me as a threat. Whereas, I KNOW that I am better than you, and I KNOW that I can beat you, and I aim to do as such this coming monday Mike. You see, I’m putting the entire roster on notice, everybody who has called me out will get their response. My focus is no longer on the Juggernauts…..because I killed them, my focus is on being the best I possibly can….so you dear Michael are the first in a long line of people who have questioned me, who have challenged me…..and you’re the first that will fall in line, drop to your knees…
And All Bloody Hail to the King!
Well howdy there pardner.