Post by caffrey on Jul 21, 2018 15:03:19 GMT -5
The camera opens on the baggage claim area of Philadelphia International Airport. A suntanned man dressed in a Hawaiian shirt points with his crutches to a bag, which is quickly grabbed by the woman next to him. It becomes apparent by the ensuing commotion of fan recognition that this is the injured veteran Anthony Caffrey. He is quickly surrounded by multiple reporters and his Philly-based fans.
Reporter: “Caffrey! Caffrey! A quick word on Rockshade?”
Fan: “What do you think of him saying he’ll be in your opponent’s corner when you get back?”
Reporter #2: “How’s your leg?”
Fan #2: “Any plans to get back at Dylan Black? Maybe another match?”
Caffrey curses under his breath.
Caffrey: “Goddamnit.”
Caffrey takes off his sunglasses and turns on the showmanship.
Caffrey: “What words am I have supposed to have for such a sore loser?”
The crowd laughs. Caffrey is not amused.
Caffrey: “I’m serious. He cherrypicked a former tagteam champion -- granted the most overrated wrestler in this company’s illustrious history -- suck it Hunter, you couldn’t beat me before and you still can’t -- and he failed to win the championship. Twice! I even did him a favor by sitting out the No Disqualifications rematch. Apokalupsis is a friend of Armageddon’s, but let’s be honest: he’s a severe downgrade compared to the Unlegend. Me on one good leg is still better than 90% of the roster, as you all saw when Dylan Black couldn’t get the job done.”
Fan #3:: “Why Apok?”
Caffrey: “Ehhh, needed a guy, he said something about a proposition I have to hear him out on, whatever. I carried him to a title before, he sufficed.”
Caffrey: “You know what it is with Rockshade? He’s a bitter and jealous old man. He’s never won this-”
Caffrey takes the World Tagteam Championship out of his carry-on and throws it around his shoulder. The crowd pops.
Caffrey: “And he’s jealous of the FRIENDSHIP that Armageddon and I have. I can see what he’s doing, he’s trying to goad me into another title defense. But here’s what he forgets: Armageddon has been consistently kicking his ass. By all accounts, Rockshade choked. Twice. He wanted to use my partner for his little Round Table, but instead I took Armageddon under my wing. I mentored him, trained him, and have now turned him into an ass-kicking machine. I’m getting him to unlock his great potential and finally be taken seriously, and that’s with him just serving as my protege, and as MY friend.”
Caffrey: “Let’s face it, Rocky Top: you’re trying to hitch yourself onto my star. I’ve put on some of the best matches this company has seen in years. The ratings are higher than they’ve been in a long time. I generate the revenue. The ads for Red, White, Black and Blue going down I-95 had MY Face on it. You say I gotta be worried about how to put on the CAL with a legend breathing down my neck? I’m the one who stole the move from you and Faith Dunkarino in the first place! And you know what I did? I revolutionized it. I am the greatest technical wrestler in GWA history. You can go around bragging, “Oh boy, I’m a double Hall of Famer”, but the only reason I’m not in the Hall of Fame is that I had the balls to burn the place down when I was wronged. And then, unlike a giant group of hypocrites, I kept those same big balls and didn’t walk back on my words and actions like a neutered little bitch.”
The crowd pops loudly as the GWA World Tagteam Champion goes off.
Caffrey: “Now if you’ll excuse me, ladies and gentlemen, I have bigger problems to worry about. Like actual contenders.”
”OHHHHH” sounds throughout the baggage claim as Caffrey turns to leave. He takes advantage of being in Philadelphia to lead them in a “No One Likes Us” chant as the screen fades to black.
Reporter: “Caffrey! Caffrey! A quick word on Rockshade?”
Fan: “What do you think of him saying he’ll be in your opponent’s corner when you get back?”
Reporter #2: “How’s your leg?”
Fan #2: “Any plans to get back at Dylan Black? Maybe another match?”
Caffrey curses under his breath.
Caffrey: “Goddamnit.”
Caffrey takes off his sunglasses and turns on the showmanship.
Caffrey: “What words am I have supposed to have for such a sore loser?”
The crowd laughs. Caffrey is not amused.
Caffrey: “I’m serious. He cherrypicked a former tagteam champion -- granted the most overrated wrestler in this company’s illustrious history -- suck it Hunter, you couldn’t beat me before and you still can’t -- and he failed to win the championship. Twice! I even did him a favor by sitting out the No Disqualifications rematch. Apokalupsis is a friend of Armageddon’s, but let’s be honest: he’s a severe downgrade compared to the Unlegend. Me on one good leg is still better than 90% of the roster, as you all saw when Dylan Black couldn’t get the job done.”
Fan #3:: “Why Apok?”
Caffrey: “Ehhh, needed a guy, he said something about a proposition I have to hear him out on, whatever. I carried him to a title before, he sufficed.”
Caffrey: “You know what it is with Rockshade? He’s a bitter and jealous old man. He’s never won this-”
Caffrey takes the World Tagteam Championship out of his carry-on and throws it around his shoulder. The crowd pops.
Caffrey: “And he’s jealous of the FRIENDSHIP that Armageddon and I have. I can see what he’s doing, he’s trying to goad me into another title defense. But here’s what he forgets: Armageddon has been consistently kicking his ass. By all accounts, Rockshade choked. Twice. He wanted to use my partner for his little Round Table, but instead I took Armageddon under my wing. I mentored him, trained him, and have now turned him into an ass-kicking machine. I’m getting him to unlock his great potential and finally be taken seriously, and that’s with him just serving as my protege, and as MY friend.”
Caffrey: “Let’s face it, Rocky Top: you’re trying to hitch yourself onto my star. I’ve put on some of the best matches this company has seen in years. The ratings are higher than they’ve been in a long time. I generate the revenue. The ads for Red, White, Black and Blue going down I-95 had MY Face on it. You say I gotta be worried about how to put on the CAL with a legend breathing down my neck? I’m the one who stole the move from you and Faith Dunkarino in the first place! And you know what I did? I revolutionized it. I am the greatest technical wrestler in GWA history. You can go around bragging, “Oh boy, I’m a double Hall of Famer”, but the only reason I’m not in the Hall of Fame is that I had the balls to burn the place down when I was wronged. And then, unlike a giant group of hypocrites, I kept those same big balls and didn’t walk back on my words and actions like a neutered little bitch.”
The crowd pops loudly as the GWA World Tagteam Champion goes off.
Caffrey: “Now if you’ll excuse me, ladies and gentlemen, I have bigger problems to worry about. Like actual contenders.”
”OHHHHH” sounds throughout the baggage claim as Caffrey turns to leave. He takes advantage of being in Philadelphia to lead them in a “No One Likes Us” chant as the screen fades to black.