Post by Rockshade on Dec 2, 2015 18:07:22 GMT -5
[The legendary Rockshade is in the locker room of the Allen Events Center in Allen, Texas. Earlier The Odd Couple defeated American Motorcycle Club, improving their record to 3-0.]
"For the past couple weeks, everyone has been asking the same question. Why, Rockshade? Why'd you do it? Why'd you join the Darksyde?"
[This is the first time Rockshade is speaking about his decision to form a team with the man who had him on the shelf this season.]
"After all these years, I figured the answer would be obvious."
[Moments ago, at the conclusion of Tuesday Night Spotlight, GWA World Tag Team Champions Hunter Storms and Brewer delivered a scathing speech about putting Rockshade down like an old dog.]
"Darksyde is the reason I may have back pain for the rest of my life. Darksyde is the reason I may be forced to retire before reaching number one on the all time wins list. Darksyde is my mortal enemy."
[Rockshade and Darksyde have worked surprisingly well as a unit, despite their obvious disdain for each other.]
"And yet my hatred for Darksyde is dwarfed by the passion I have for the Global Wrestling Alliance. You see, I eat, breathe and sleep GWA. The GWA is what put Rockshade on the map. It's what made me relevant. It's what paid my mortgage. It's the reason my kid was able to receive the education I could never afford."
[Rockshade first signed with the GWA for Season 12, back in 1996. His all time record is currently 156-60-1, ten wins shy of number one in history. The draw came against WraithHold, the man who occupies the top spot, in Season 14's Match of the Year.]
"I can have heated battles with my fellow gladiators in the GWA ring. Fights to the death! But when an entity comes in and poses an existential threat to OUR livelihoods? All bets are off."
[Rockshade is the only active Singles and Tag Team Hall of Famer in the GWA. He is the last remaining GWA original, the bridge between old and new generations.]
"This isn't about titles. I want to be GWA World Tag Team Champion just as much as the next man. But it's bigger than that. It's about doing whatever is necessary for my company's sake. I cannot stand back and let my company burn. I cannot bear to witness that band of heretics standing on a pile of ashes representing the remains of everything I devoted my life to. . .the remains of what I OWE my life to."
[The new divisional titles were unified at November Reign 2012, where Rockshade became the first World Champion in the resurrected GWA.]
"Rockshade's days may be numbered, but I'll be damned if this company doesn't live on. This is more important than getting revenge on Darksyde. This is more important than ten more wins. This isn't for me. This is for M. Quimby. This is for Tony Pride. This is for everyone who appreciates the platform this company provides, for those who seek to build it up instead of burn it down."
[For Season 19, Rockshade created The Round Table to eliminate what was considered a threat to the company. One of his recruits was then rookie Brewer, now leader of the Firestarters.]
"You may have started the fire. At Revelation, we're going to extinguish it."
"For the past couple weeks, everyone has been asking the same question. Why, Rockshade? Why'd you do it? Why'd you join the Darksyde?"
[This is the first time Rockshade is speaking about his decision to form a team with the man who had him on the shelf this season.]
"After all these years, I figured the answer would be obvious."
[Moments ago, at the conclusion of Tuesday Night Spotlight, GWA World Tag Team Champions Hunter Storms and Brewer delivered a scathing speech about putting Rockshade down like an old dog.]
"Darksyde is the reason I may have back pain for the rest of my life. Darksyde is the reason I may be forced to retire before reaching number one on the all time wins list. Darksyde is my mortal enemy."
[Rockshade and Darksyde have worked surprisingly well as a unit, despite their obvious disdain for each other.]
"And yet my hatred for Darksyde is dwarfed by the passion I have for the Global Wrestling Alliance. You see, I eat, breathe and sleep GWA. The GWA is what put Rockshade on the map. It's what made me relevant. It's what paid my mortgage. It's the reason my kid was able to receive the education I could never afford."
[Rockshade first signed with the GWA for Season 12, back in 1996. His all time record is currently 156-60-1, ten wins shy of number one in history. The draw came against WraithHold, the man who occupies the top spot, in Season 14's Match of the Year.]
"I can have heated battles with my fellow gladiators in the GWA ring. Fights to the death! But when an entity comes in and poses an existential threat to OUR livelihoods? All bets are off."
[Rockshade is the only active Singles and Tag Team Hall of Famer in the GWA. He is the last remaining GWA original, the bridge between old and new generations.]
"This isn't about titles. I want to be GWA World Tag Team Champion just as much as the next man. But it's bigger than that. It's about doing whatever is necessary for my company's sake. I cannot stand back and let my company burn. I cannot bear to witness that band of heretics standing on a pile of ashes representing the remains of everything I devoted my life to. . .the remains of what I OWE my life to."
[The new divisional titles were unified at November Reign 2012, where Rockshade became the first World Champion in the resurrected GWA.]
"Rockshade's days may be numbered, but I'll be damned if this company doesn't live on. This is more important than getting revenge on Darksyde. This is more important than ten more wins. This isn't for me. This is for M. Quimby. This is for Tony Pride. This is for everyone who appreciates the platform this company provides, for those who seek to build it up instead of burn it down."
[For Season 19, Rockshade created The Round Table to eliminate what was considered a threat to the company. One of his recruits was then rookie Brewer, now leader of the Firestarters.]
"You may have started the fire. At Revelation, we're going to extinguish it."