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Post by Eʟʏsɪᴜᴍ Pʀᴏ on Oct 10, 2017 12:45:42 GMT -8
Iron Championship
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Jake Archer vs. Anthony Xavier [c]
* No DQ, Pinfalls and Submissions Must Occur In The Ring
Deadline: Friday October 20th, 2017 at 11:59pm EST
Limits: 2 Promos of 1000 Words Each [Maximum]
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Post by Jake Archer on Oct 20, 2017 4:53:37 GMT -8
Alright, now I'm upset.
Your hero and his, Jake Archer, is seen frowning in front of the Elysium logo. Dressed in a "GOAT" tracksuit, Archer, unfolds his arms from across his chest and points an accusatory finger at the camera.
You know, it seems like I just can't win with you people. And by "you people", I mean the detractors of The Man In High Demand, yours truly. I mean, I get told that I'm not good enough to compete for the Elysium Pro Title, DESPITE putting on a hell of a performance against Sarah Lacklan and being the victim of two-on-one at the hands of Lacklan and K-Remix in a supposed triple threat. And after PROVING each and every one of you wrong, after dispatching of Ryleigh "What do you mean I'm stuck riding It's A Small World" Mathis, after EARNING this title match.... oh, suddenly people say "Well why haven't you said anything, Jake?" "Why are you so quiet on social media Jake?"
Archer rolls his eyes in exaggerated fashion, moving his head with the roll to accentuate the motion. Think an overdramatic MTV personality. You know the one.
From the day I signed my contract and became part of the Original 8 (and I should be The One, but whatever, just need to wait for Vitaly to leave. Should be like two weeks.), all I've heard is "He's cocky. He talks too much. He never shuts up. I don't get why he calls himself the best." You sanctimonious sons a bitches will shit talk me if I speak up first, and you'll shit talk me if I don't speak up. I can't win with you guys, can I? You have to try and find whatever you can to tear me down.
Well guess what? It ain't working! I am still
THE BEST
THE BEST
THE BEST
THE BEST!
I am still among the elite of this company! And I am one small win away from becoming a champion in. this. company.
I mean, if you wanna be mad at anybody, you should be mad at Anthony Xavier. There's a dude who lucked his way into becoming the champion and you all are lining up to kiss his ass and prop him up as a great wrestler when the GOAT is standing right in front of you. I've busted my ass since day one, and yet he falls ass-backwards into a title shot? I know, I know, War of Attrition match or whatever. It's dangerous. But if this lanky looking moron can win it, I should be able to pin every single competitor at the same time. I mean, just look at Anthony Xavier. Honestly, look at him. Now tell me that this anorexic-looking pile of skin and bones poses a threat to the GOAT. I mean for goodness sake, Ryleigh Mathis looks proportionally better! This isn't me being a dick, she really does look better proportionately than our current Iron Champ. If I were ANY of the other competitors in War of Attrition, I would hide my head in shame and leave the company. Hell, I'd leave the country if I lost to the runt of the litter. Europe and Japan are reasonable choices. You can make a nice living there as long as no one finds out you lost to the before picture in a muscle ad.
Archer can't help but crack a grin, even going so far as to flex a bicep.
THAT's what muscle looks like, Anthony. Figured I'd give you something to strive for.
And while we're on the subject of your appearance, why is it that you can't post a picture of yourself on social media? I mean, you have that nerd Ron Stoppable as your Twitter avatar, and trust me, Stoppable is a very apt description of your title reign, so kudos for the symbolism, but why not show your face? I myself would have chosen a Greek God descending from the heavens if I weren't so focused on highlighting my beautiful face for the world to see. A work of art like this should never be hidden from the public, despite what Sarah Lacklan might say about my sideburns. They are wonderful, they compliment my face, I look DAMN good, and truthfully I think she has a small crush on yours truly. She's just in denial, the poor girl, so she resorts to jokes to hide it. And look, I'm flattered, I really am, but Jake Archer is no homewrecker. I respect the sanctity of marriage, so I'm afraid I've got to implement a "look, don't touch" policy. My only hope is that you learn to move on and find happiness in your life.
Judging by the look on his face, he's serious about this. Lord help him.
Now, notice how much I talk about other people or myself instead of Anthony Xavier. Notice how I just spent like two minutes talking about my good looks and how Sarah Lacklan has funny feelings about me that she either hides or isn't fully aware of. Notice that I haven't talked about Anthony Xavier, and the reason is because there's not much too say. You have a 1-1 record and somehow hold a title that should be mine. I can't even insult you properly because I know nothing about you, so let me leave you with this. I am the GOAT. I am the elite. I am the man that's going to end your title reign, and you can't stop me. You're holding my title, and come Frontline I begin the glorious title reign of The GOAT. And you.... you'll do something, I don't care. And when you look back on your career, you can say that you once wrestled
THE BEST
THE BEST
THE BEST
THE BEST!
I mean, that's not so bad, right?
The questions hangs in the air as Archer smiles at the camera and leaves.
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Post by Anthony Xavier on Oct 20, 2017 17:29:16 GMT -8
A white room. A lounge chair and a small table are the only things around. But a voice can be heard as someone walks in.
Xavier: Alright... Now I'm upset! Jake Archer makes the same mistake everyone does... When will people learn?
Anthony Xavier walks in, visibly upset at the beginning, but as he walks towards the camera, his regular demeanor kicks in. He's wearing his vintage three piece suit, while carrying the Elysium Iron Championship.
Xavier: Sorry about that, my emotions got the best of me for a few seconds, but I'm fine now. It's been a hectic couple of weeks, if you ask me...
Xavier takes a seat and puts the Iron Championship on his lap.
Xavier: Now, I might be a bit... bothered by the way certain things were said, but that ain't gonna break my stride. Forgetting all the hate it's a good strategy, particularly after I became the winner of the War of Attrition match. Now, it's been two weeks since then, and believe me, I'm still as happy as I was on that Sunday. Things worked out for me, for a change, hah!, and I was able to use my strategy and my submission skills to become the first ever Elysium Iron Champion.
A very pleasant smile can be seen on Anthony's face, as he shows the title to the camera.
Xavier: Never in my wildest dreams I expected to receive such a reaction coming from the Boston crowd. And I won't be able to thank them as much as I'd like to. Now, this title represents much more than you think. To me, it symbolizes so many things. It's a very particular commitment to defending it on every single Elysium event, even though if I had to, I'd fight to defend it every single day of the week. That's how much I care about it. The other thing that makes this title the most unique in all of Elysium is that to defend it, it must be in a match with no countouts, no disqualifications, and the only way to win is to pin or submit your opponent inside the ring. Now, to some people, that might seem a bit complicated, but not really to me. I'll find a way to pull through. After all, I do tend to shine in one-on-one matches, so I'll do just fine, trust me.
Xavier smirks and shrugs.
Xavier: Now that I've dealt with explaining the matchup, I must tell you about something that's been around my head for some days now. Heard a lot of trash getting thrown at me recently. F.M. Young and Madison Fitzpatrick were saying incredibly hateful stuff about me for no real reason, but I understand it. It's easy to be that covetous in the wrestling business. I reckon that at my worst times I've felt that way. But that doesn't hide the fact that they were incredibly spiteful to undermine me just like that. Sure, I didn't enter at #1 in the War of Attrition match, I entered at #4, and maybe I just got one elimination, you could say that, and I guess I couldn't say that's not correct...
Xavier stands up and grabs his belt.
Xavier: But I fought hard for this title, and that's something they can't deny. They might say I didn't work at all for it, like I just waltzed right in and pinned Madison Fitzpatrick. I mean, that's something they can do, I guess, but it couldn't be further from the truth. F.M. Young interrupted a submission in an elimination match, for who knows what reason, maybe she was afraid of facing me one-on-one; and Madison Fitzpatrick might have done me a lot of damage by throwing a bunch'a broken glass at my face, but they couldn't beat me. So while they're out there facing off to see who's the most insulting of 'em, I'll be defending the championship I fought so hard to get!
Xavier's voice is almost at his breaking point.
Xavier: So, as I was going to say, nothing they can say will hurt me. Nothing that Jake Archer can say can hurt me either. After all, he's the type of guy to make fun of my physical condition even though we're billed at the same height and he's like five pounds heavier than me. He couldn't be more delusional. But I'm gonna let him do his thing. Not only it's extremely harmless to me, but it also gives me an edge over him. Because there are very few things in life I love more than when certain people try to underestimate me and what I do, but when they see me inside that ring, they become... unpleasantly surprised. Hahaha... So, Jake, go ahead and underestimate me, that way it will be easier for me to embarass you.
He slowly moves forward, he points to the camera, as his voice takes a darker tone.
Xavier: And may that be a lesson for everyone else, 'cause what I'm gonna do to Jake is something that won't be very nice. Or you were expecting me to let him go unscathed? How do you think I feel about people trying to talk down on me? It might not hurt me, but it will definitely hurt 'em. All that hard work, months of striving to do the best I could do, to be the best I could be, just so a little man with a very loud mouth can tell me I don't deserve what I've accomplished. I'm not gonna pretend like I'm just going to ignore that. Sure thing, I might not be the biggest guy out there, might not be the heaviest, but I have the heart of a fighter, and this Sunday, I'm gonna do just that: fight. Fight to defend this title, my style of wrestling, the name of Anthony Xavier, and to prove that I am one of the best wrestlers out there. Goodbye.
Xavier walks out of frame.
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Post by Anthony Xavier on Oct 20, 2017 18:26:22 GMT -8
Anthony Xavier goes back to the same scenario from earlier, a stark white room with a lounge chair as the only piece of furniture around.
Xavier: I know what you're probably thinking. What? Anthony Xavier again? Oh no! Well, as I left this very room, I kinda realized that I hadn't said all I had to say. I probably focused a bit too much on what a lot of people have been saying, and not so much about the things said by my actual opponent, Jake Archer. Now, as you saw in his segments, he made fun of me and how I look, and all that, nothing out of the ordinary, to be honest, but the fact that it's so... common is what I wanna talk about.
This time, he doesn't take a seat right away, but he stands behind the lounge chair.
Xavier: I can't avoid to think that Jake's attitude reflects a bigger problem in wrestling. I've seen the exact same people far too many times, if you know what I mean. It might be a man or a woman, big or tall, slim or heavy, but there's always a bully around. I mean, it doesn't matter to me as much if they attack me, but at the same time, I do get concerned about the state of wrestling in general.
Xavier looks down, as we can see that he's not carrying the Elysium Iron Championship.
Xavier: When I started doing this, a loooooong time ago, I always used to think I wasn't good enough to make it. The fact that I had to deal with a bunch of backstage bullies at the same time did not make anything easier. But I pulled through because I was convinced that I had to make it. Wrestling was my dream, ever since I was a very small boy, so I wasn't going to let a bunch of thugs ruin it for me. So, every time I entered that ring, I wasn't just wrestling against my opponent, I was also fighting about those hurtful thoughts people had about me. It was the longest battle I ever had, but in the end, I was able to defeat 'em. I'm still here, standing up for what I believe in, and I'm gonna do just that this Sunday.
Anthony looks back up, with a bright smile on his face. He looks more confident than usual, almost cocky in his demeanor.
Xavier: So, I'm gonna need some help to... understand all the stuff Jake Archer's said.
Sure, I got some of what he said, but so much of what he said makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. He was rambling all the time about so many different things, and I guess he also made fun of how I look and about my Twitter avatar? I was actually a bit baffled to hear all that bunch of tomfoolery. I am who I am, and I like to do things that way. I mean... If being... proportionate had anything to do with wrestling skills, maybe things would be different, but that's not the case. Having muscles means close to nothing if you don't got a good head on your shoulders, Jake Archer.
Xavier smirks once again.
Xavier: Jake sure can talk a lot, but he has definitely proved that he can back it u-ohhhh right, he only won last week because he cheated, and he submitted in a match two episodes ago. Sorry about trying to hype up the fans. I've seen more than enough of him to plan my way around this match. For what it's worth, he does seem to be a more-than-decent worker, but it doesn't take too long to read him like a book. Same 'ol, same 'ol formulaic stuff. Considering he thinks of himself to be a 'spot-monkey', well, that's spot on the truth.
So, considering last week's plan, I'll keep shush on what I plan to do. Even though if I was Jake Archer, I'd be more than worried. Now, I might not be the shootiest shooter in all of wrestling, but I know that even the best of high-flyers will get shot down like a mourning dove in a December morning down South.
Anthony smiles as he mimics the act of shooting a bird as it flies.
Xavier: Now, let's bring this one home, shall we? Jake, you've said more than a lot about me, and I guess I have said a lot about you too. But I'll face you so I can show you how a real champion acts. Don't wanna give you no real spoilers, just something for you to think about, a real champion doesn't act like the delusional blabbermouth you happen to be, Jake Archer. Nobody told you that you weren't good enough to compete for the Elysium Title, by the way. You're just making things up. See, the thing is, you were in a #1 Contender's match for the World Title, and you lost. Not only that, but you tapped out right in the center of that ring. So, you wasted that opportunity, while I didn't waste mine. And that's the difference between you and me, I used my wits to survive the War of Attrition match. I am a champion. You weren't good enough to make it to the World Championship Finals, and you weren't good enough to become the #1 Contender either. Now, maybe, maaaaybe, you're good enough to be given an Iron Championship opportunity. But the thing is, you're not betterthan the Iron Champion. In that way, the self proclaimed THE BEST! THE BEST! THE BEST! happens to be just one of the rest, the rest, the rest.
Xavier starts to giggle for a few seconds.
Xavier: Ha-ha, that was real fun, see you on Sunday, guys. Oh, and Jake, make sure you're ready, 'cause I plan to give ya a very... interesting lesson inside that ring. Good luck. You'll need a lot of it.
He waves goodbye and walks out once again.
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Post by Jake Archer on Oct 20, 2017 19:59:52 GMT -8
The camera lingers on Anthony Xavier's face for a few moments before zooming out, revealing it to be all on tv. The camera turns to reveal Jake Archer, typing away at his phone and barely paying attention. He hardly acknowledges that the promo has come to a close before throwing a cursory glance, noticing the Elysium Pro logo instead of Xavier's face. Letting out a sigh, Archer tucks his phone away before cracking his neck in preparation.
Anthony Xavier, I am shocked. I am absolutely shocked that you've decided to show up and take your ass kicking like a man rather than hide in the shadows. I'm surprised you put a little bass in your voice and decided to step up like a man.
What I'm not shocked about is that you have proceeded to turn this into the biggest pity party that I've ever heard in my life. "Waaaah Archer was meeeeean! He said bad things!" I mean, come on Tony. Certainly you've heard worse in wrestling. I refuse to believe that my words are the ones that have stung the most. But judging by your reaction and how you could not. shut. up about me, I have to assume that you've been living in a bubble for however long you've been in wrestling. So let me to you a favor and break it down, stringbean.
1. People aren't always gonna be nice. People aren't going to coddle you. I am under no obligation whatsoever to spare your feelings. Hell, all the better if I make you upset. It means you're liable to make mistakes and make my job easier.
2. A win is a win, buddy! I beat Ryleigh Mathis because I was the better competitor, and she seems to have accepted it. I mean, I haven't checked or anything, but I don't hear her whining and moaning like you are. Get over it
3. You suck. Pretty much it.
Archer shrugs at the last one, a smirk on his face while he does so.
Now, let's clear something up pal. I am not like the rest, the rest, the rest. No no no, Jake Archer is...
THE BEST!
THE BEST!
THE BEST!
THE BEST!
AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT, SKINNY! [/b]
Archer has made it to his feet, arm pointed high in the air.
I am THE BEST high flier in the business today, I am THE BEST to ever compete for the Iron Championship, I am THE BEST! You can stand there with your little three piece suit that to picked up from Goodwill and you can look down on me with my tattered shirt and jeans, but the fact of the matter is that when you step into the ring with Jake Archer, you're standing in the ring with Greatness!
Ask Redd Thunder-OH WAIT YOU CAN'T, because I beat him so bad he left in shame. Ask Ryleigh Mathis what it was like to give your all only to come up short against me. It may not be what you WANT to happen, but it WILL happen. You can't fight destiny you twig, and destiny says that Jake Archer is going to hold the Iron Championship and be the Iron Man.
So pack up your twenty armbar variations and your spinning toe hold, because it won't do you any good. You can't catch me while im in the air, and while you're dizzy, that's when I got you.
So say hello to your future champion! Say hello to the GOAT! Say hello to THE BEST, BAYBAY!
THE BEST!
THE BEST!
THE BEST!
THE BEST!
Archer continues to shout "THE BEST" as we fade out.
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