Post by Mike Machado on Jul 13, 2013 15:40:12 GMT
“Victories come and go. The wins and losses – they aren’t as important to me as my legacy.”
Machado rests on a bench after Sacrifice has went off air. Juan Carlos is nowhere to be found.
“This week is my final chance to cement that legacy. It’s me, Ryan Shane, Deathtrain, and Joe Everyman vying for one final spot in the Heir to the Throne tournament.”
“It’s our last opportunity to find a path to become the first Imperial Champion in this organization.”
He adjusts his mask a bit to attempt to maintain eye contact with the camera.
“Some would say – that we’ve already had our chance and that if we’d have done some things better in the past we’d be one of the 3 men that have already qualified. I’ll admit that would have been nice. I’d love to have this week to relax and sip some mojitos in Tijuana with Juan Carlos Domingo.”
“But that isn’t the case; and it doesn’t much matter what we’ve done in the past. What matters is that this match is going to be the biggest in our collective careers. It’s a free-for-all to decide who is the cream of the crop in the IWF. One man will emerge as a contender for the title, and 3 men will have the dreams pushed off to a later opportunity.”
“Personally, I’m tired of waiting.”
“I know that the three of you are determined. I know that Ryan Shane is having a rough time, and is on his last leg – and I know what that can do to a man. I know that there’s nothing more dangerous than an animal backed into a corner. I’ve beaten you twice, Ryan – but don’t think that means I’ll be looking past you. I know what you’re capable of. I’ve seen it. You have the potential to be one of the best in this place. Potential doesn’t win you titles. Passion wins you titles; drive and heart win you titles. Do you have that?”
“Deathtrain, me and you have somewhat of a history. I know that you’ll show up. I know that you have the drive and the passion to compete for the Imperial Championship. Everyone knows that. I’ve seen you in the ring three times now – most recently in a match very similar to this one. You got the best of me that time, but this time? This time I’m coming back to form. I’m going to do what it takes to beat you – I’m going to survive you, and I’m going into that Heir to the Throne Tournament.”
“Joe Everyman – I almost feel sorry for you. You’ve been on the cusp for so long now. You were almost the man in the nCw. You came here and you almost won the battle royal. Now look at you. You’re almost in the final four of the tournament. But almost isn’t going to do it, Joe. One day, you will break out. One day you’ll dig deep and find something to push you over that edge, but that day is not going to be next Monday. It’s not happening against me. I’m sorry, friend. I respect you, but I can’t let you have this one.”
“I’m going into Monday with my mind on one thing – that Imperial Championship.”
“But don’t think I won’t be looking back for you, Keeton. I’m tired of the embarrassment, I’m tired of being kicked by bullies like you. If you show up this week – I’ll be kicking back.”
“In your balls, again.”
“The Imperial Championship has my name written all over it. Soon I’ll be drawing a mustache on it with a sharpie.”
“Joe, Deathtrain and Ryan Shane – bring your “A” game this week. It’s do or die time, boys!”
Machado rests on a bench after Sacrifice has went off air. Juan Carlos is nowhere to be found.
“This week is my final chance to cement that legacy. It’s me, Ryan Shane, Deathtrain, and Joe Everyman vying for one final spot in the Heir to the Throne tournament.”
“It’s our last opportunity to find a path to become the first Imperial Champion in this organization.”
He adjusts his mask a bit to attempt to maintain eye contact with the camera.
“Some would say – that we’ve already had our chance and that if we’d have done some things better in the past we’d be one of the 3 men that have already qualified. I’ll admit that would have been nice. I’d love to have this week to relax and sip some mojitos in Tijuana with Juan Carlos Domingo.”
“But that isn’t the case; and it doesn’t much matter what we’ve done in the past. What matters is that this match is going to be the biggest in our collective careers. It’s a free-for-all to decide who is the cream of the crop in the IWF. One man will emerge as a contender for the title, and 3 men will have the dreams pushed off to a later opportunity.”
“Personally, I’m tired of waiting.”
“I know that the three of you are determined. I know that Ryan Shane is having a rough time, and is on his last leg – and I know what that can do to a man. I know that there’s nothing more dangerous than an animal backed into a corner. I’ve beaten you twice, Ryan – but don’t think that means I’ll be looking past you. I know what you’re capable of. I’ve seen it. You have the potential to be one of the best in this place. Potential doesn’t win you titles. Passion wins you titles; drive and heart win you titles. Do you have that?”
“Deathtrain, me and you have somewhat of a history. I know that you’ll show up. I know that you have the drive and the passion to compete for the Imperial Championship. Everyone knows that. I’ve seen you in the ring three times now – most recently in a match very similar to this one. You got the best of me that time, but this time? This time I’m coming back to form. I’m going to do what it takes to beat you – I’m going to survive you, and I’m going into that Heir to the Throne Tournament.”
“Joe Everyman – I almost feel sorry for you. You’ve been on the cusp for so long now. You were almost the man in the nCw. You came here and you almost won the battle royal. Now look at you. You’re almost in the final four of the tournament. But almost isn’t going to do it, Joe. One day, you will break out. One day you’ll dig deep and find something to push you over that edge, but that day is not going to be next Monday. It’s not happening against me. I’m sorry, friend. I respect you, but I can’t let you have this one.”
“I’m going into Monday with my mind on one thing – that Imperial Championship.”
“But don’t think I won’t be looking back for you, Keeton. I’m tired of the embarrassment, I’m tired of being kicked by bullies like you. If you show up this week – I’ll be kicking back.”
“In your balls, again.”
“The Imperial Championship has my name written all over it. Soon I’ll be drawing a mustache on it with a sharpie.”
“Joe, Deathtrain and Ryan Shane – bring your “A” game this week. It’s do or die time, boys!”
Well howdy there pardner.