Post by Adrien | Adam on Jun 24, 2017 1:05:44 GMT -5
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Date: June 22, 2017
Cameras: ON
“Well, I’ve certainly put myself in a bit of a strange situation, didn’t I?”
The Dropkick King smiles into the camera. He crosses his legs as he sits inside of an empty auditorium, wearing his usual blue plaid shirt and a pair of blue jeans. The necklace containing a key hangs from his neck.
“It’s funny, I really like most of the people in this match. A lot. I shared a meal with one of you. I share a manager with two of you. I’ve had a friendly conversation with a handful of you, with one obvious exception. Though the format of the match means I may not see some of you in the match. Under the right conditions, I may only be in the ring with two of you. Or under other circumstances, I’ll have to wrestle all eight of you. Odds are it will probably somewhere in between.
“I’ll address all the competitors who may or may not be across the ring from me under the impression that our paths will cross in the squared circle. But before I speak about my opponents, allow me to talk about my partner and the whole situation of stepping into this situation.
“In the grand scheme of things, I’m the perfect person to step into this situation, and I’m not referring to just based on an ability standpoint. What I mean by that is that it is what is best for Honey. I have zero interest in being in the tag team picture at this present moment. Perhaps another time, but not right now. In the event of a victory, which I’m going to give this match my heart and soul to obtain that victory, I will vacate my half of my contendership for the title. Which will allow Honey to chase the titles with the person she wants to win the titles with in the first place. In the grand scheme of things, I’m fighting on behalf of someone who cannot be in this match. And he is a bit frustrated that his fate is something he cannot control.
“Now, Honey’s father sent out a video addressing me. Was a bit of an eyebrow-raiser, to be honest. I’ve done many, many, MANY one-off tag team matches with many different partners...some of which were even enemies of mine. He was very intent that I make no physical contact with Honey. So let me start things off by assuring Mr. Smith of one thing…”
Adrien Cochrane holds up a picture of Stacy Sterling, laughing in her pajamas in Adrien’s living room.
“This is my girlfriend, Mr. Smith. Her name is Stacy Sterling. She is my whole wide world. She is the only one for me. Honey is, to me, only a tag team partner for this one match. Maybe a friendship down the line, but all platonic regardless. I don’t poach another man’s woman. But if you want me to do what I can to help your daughter compete in this match where we have eight opponents, I need to focus on the match and not some set restrictions you are demanding. I appreciate you want to protect your daughter, I do, but I’m going to need you to appreciate the fact that I’m trying to do everything I can to put her in a position to win a championship.
“Let’s talk opponents! Let’s talk about the cool ones first! Let’s talk about Josh!! Josh Goldstein! The Jew Blazer for those of you not privy to real names the way I am. Now, I’m still getting familiar with your tag team partner, RC Tucker, other than what’s on his Wikipedia page. Impressive he’s a year older than me and he’s already run a company. And from what I understand, both of you have separately won the tag titles in this company with both of your partners being on medical leave. Josh, you’re one of my favorite people on this entire roster. I think you’re going to be the next New Generation Champion. And if we end up in the ring with one another, I will battle hard because you deserve my very best. I wish you the best of luck, but realize it is my intention to win this match.
“I have a similar message for Xaria Karloff. I haven’t interacted with your husband, but he’s good in my book by association until proven otherwise. We’ve said on Twitter that we would be pleased to have a good match between each other. A lot of respect and honor going on between us...and that’s just the way I like it. I think you and Martin certainly deserve to be in this tag team championship lineage. I really do. One day, I hope you guys get a turn with the belts. But at the present moment, I am going to do my damn best to make sure Honey and Alechs get their turn first and foremost. And as long as I’m involved in any match, I’m giving it my all to get the victory. So as much as I like you and respect you and want you to have a chance at Glory...no pun intended...that is not what I intend on letting happen quite at this moment. The time of the Rainbow Angel is near. Just not yet.
“Alicia Hixx, I’ve never spoken to before the announcement of this match. John Blade, I’m pretty sure he called my girlfriend hot in a very awkward moment once. I don’t really have much to say about these two other than I hope you guys give this match your all. You would be a bit of a dark horse candidate, but I’ve seen bigger underdog stories than you two. Absolutely anything is possible in that ring, I know that better than most.”
For the first time the entire video, Adrien rises to his feet. The smile is completely erased off his face as he looks dead into the camera.
“The Destroyers, the duo who fight on behalf of the man who I’ve been a thorn in the side of, and prepared to dethrone. Kayla Richards, Coda...there is going to be a lot more heat in the ring if destiny decides we should be in the ring as opponents. I’d be willing to bet it’s the combination the fans most want to see. It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if management tries to make it happen in some form or fashion...then again the only way they could do that is if they make us the first two teams in the match. Actually, I’ll shut up before I give them any ideas.
“At the present moment, I don’t have anything against Coda. She is a gifted wrestler. She is possibly the most intimidating people on this entire roster. If there was ever a mathematical formula for dividing that menace factor by someone’s size, Coda might have the highest result on the whole damn planet. She deserves to hold that championship she now carries. But let’s be honest here for one moment: I’m immune to intimidation. I’ve had many monsters stand across the ring from me. I may not have always won those fights but I certainly never backed down. I won’t back down to Coda. And if I have my way, Coda will be a great Young Lions Champion in the history of this company, but she isn’t going to be a tag team champion anytime soon.
“But Kayla...Kayla Richards...that is a woman I will take absolute pleasure in defeating. Your tweet to my girlfriend was noticed. Want to hurt her even more than her boyfriend, aye? Funny, it actually came before the announcement that Alechs was being suspended and I was stepping in. Did I know I was going to likely be in the ring with you at some point when I said I would join this match?”
Big grin.
“Absolutely! So this will be your chance, Kayla. Hit me with your best shot because you can be the first person in your little group to see just how much of a threat I really am, even if none of you want to admit it. You will see firsthand that this Adrien Cochrane fellow actually is pretty damn talented. This guy won’t stay down. He won’t quit. Oh Kayla...you have no idea the rabbit hole you guys are in for. You have no idea just how big of a problem I am going to be for you guys. But you know what, this little match right here? This can be your first taste of what you can expect from the Dropkick King. This match right here is a statement. You. Matthew. Even Coda, who I do not dislike on any level. None of you will stop me from accomplishing what I set out to accomplish. And as long as I’m physically able to stand, I will hit you with everything you got. You’re not winning this damn match, Kayla. You aren’t touching tag team gold as long as I am standing in your way. Get ready to plan out how you’re going to beat Yujiro Fujiwara for the big belt because there is no way in hell you’re getting past me. Snowball’s chance in Hell, to be exact.
“You better believe it.”
All because of you, I haven't slept in so long.
When I do I dream of drowning in the ocean,
Longing for the shore where I can lay my head down,
I'll follow your voice, all you have to do is shout it out
Date: June 22, 2017
Cameras: ON
“Well, I’ve certainly put myself in a bit of a strange situation, didn’t I?”
The Dropkick King smiles into the camera. He crosses his legs as he sits inside of an empty auditorium, wearing his usual blue plaid shirt and a pair of blue jeans. The necklace containing a key hangs from his neck.
“It’s funny, I really like most of the people in this match. A lot. I shared a meal with one of you. I share a manager with two of you. I’ve had a friendly conversation with a handful of you, with one obvious exception. Though the format of the match means I may not see some of you in the match. Under the right conditions, I may only be in the ring with two of you. Or under other circumstances, I’ll have to wrestle all eight of you. Odds are it will probably somewhere in between.
“I’ll address all the competitors who may or may not be across the ring from me under the impression that our paths will cross in the squared circle. But before I speak about my opponents, allow me to talk about my partner and the whole situation of stepping into this situation.
“In the grand scheme of things, I’m the perfect person to step into this situation, and I’m not referring to just based on an ability standpoint. What I mean by that is that it is what is best for Honey. I have zero interest in being in the tag team picture at this present moment. Perhaps another time, but not right now. In the event of a victory, which I’m going to give this match my heart and soul to obtain that victory, I will vacate my half of my contendership for the title. Which will allow Honey to chase the titles with the person she wants to win the titles with in the first place. In the grand scheme of things, I’m fighting on behalf of someone who cannot be in this match. And he is a bit frustrated that his fate is something he cannot control.
“Now, Honey’s father sent out a video addressing me. Was a bit of an eyebrow-raiser, to be honest. I’ve done many, many, MANY one-off tag team matches with many different partners...some of which were even enemies of mine. He was very intent that I make no physical contact with Honey. So let me start things off by assuring Mr. Smith of one thing…”
Adrien Cochrane holds up a picture of Stacy Sterling, laughing in her pajamas in Adrien’s living room.
“This is my girlfriend, Mr. Smith. Her name is Stacy Sterling. She is my whole wide world. She is the only one for me. Honey is, to me, only a tag team partner for this one match. Maybe a friendship down the line, but all platonic regardless. I don’t poach another man’s woman. But if you want me to do what I can to help your daughter compete in this match where we have eight opponents, I need to focus on the match and not some set restrictions you are demanding. I appreciate you want to protect your daughter, I do, but I’m going to need you to appreciate the fact that I’m trying to do everything I can to put her in a position to win a championship.
“Let’s talk opponents! Let’s talk about the cool ones first! Let’s talk about Josh!! Josh Goldstein! The Jew Blazer for those of you not privy to real names the way I am. Now, I’m still getting familiar with your tag team partner, RC Tucker, other than what’s on his Wikipedia page. Impressive he’s a year older than me and he’s already run a company. And from what I understand, both of you have separately won the tag titles in this company with both of your partners being on medical leave. Josh, you’re one of my favorite people on this entire roster. I think you’re going to be the next New Generation Champion. And if we end up in the ring with one another, I will battle hard because you deserve my very best. I wish you the best of luck, but realize it is my intention to win this match.
“I have a similar message for Xaria Karloff. I haven’t interacted with your husband, but he’s good in my book by association until proven otherwise. We’ve said on Twitter that we would be pleased to have a good match between each other. A lot of respect and honor going on between us...and that’s just the way I like it. I think you and Martin certainly deserve to be in this tag team championship lineage. I really do. One day, I hope you guys get a turn with the belts. But at the present moment, I am going to do my damn best to make sure Honey and Alechs get their turn first and foremost. And as long as I’m involved in any match, I’m giving it my all to get the victory. So as much as I like you and respect you and want you to have a chance at Glory...no pun intended...that is not what I intend on letting happen quite at this moment. The time of the Rainbow Angel is near. Just not yet.
“Alicia Hixx, I’ve never spoken to before the announcement of this match. John Blade, I’m pretty sure he called my girlfriend hot in a very awkward moment once. I don’t really have much to say about these two other than I hope you guys give this match your all. You would be a bit of a dark horse candidate, but I’ve seen bigger underdog stories than you two. Absolutely anything is possible in that ring, I know that better than most.”
For the first time the entire video, Adrien rises to his feet. The smile is completely erased off his face as he looks dead into the camera.
“The Destroyers, the duo who fight on behalf of the man who I’ve been a thorn in the side of, and prepared to dethrone. Kayla Richards, Coda...there is going to be a lot more heat in the ring if destiny decides we should be in the ring as opponents. I’d be willing to bet it’s the combination the fans most want to see. It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if management tries to make it happen in some form or fashion...then again the only way they could do that is if they make us the first two teams in the match. Actually, I’ll shut up before I give them any ideas.
“At the present moment, I don’t have anything against Coda. She is a gifted wrestler. She is possibly the most intimidating people on this entire roster. If there was ever a mathematical formula for dividing that menace factor by someone’s size, Coda might have the highest result on the whole damn planet. She deserves to hold that championship she now carries. But let’s be honest here for one moment: I’m immune to intimidation. I’ve had many monsters stand across the ring from me. I may not have always won those fights but I certainly never backed down. I won’t back down to Coda. And if I have my way, Coda will be a great Young Lions Champion in the history of this company, but she isn’t going to be a tag team champion anytime soon.
“But Kayla...Kayla Richards...that is a woman I will take absolute pleasure in defeating. Your tweet to my girlfriend was noticed. Want to hurt her even more than her boyfriend, aye? Funny, it actually came before the announcement that Alechs was being suspended and I was stepping in. Did I know I was going to likely be in the ring with you at some point when I said I would join this match?”
Big grin.
“Absolutely! So this will be your chance, Kayla. Hit me with your best shot because you can be the first person in your little group to see just how much of a threat I really am, even if none of you want to admit it. You will see firsthand that this Adrien Cochrane fellow actually is pretty damn talented. This guy won’t stay down. He won’t quit. Oh Kayla...you have no idea the rabbit hole you guys are in for. You have no idea just how big of a problem I am going to be for you guys. But you know what, this little match right here? This can be your first taste of what you can expect from the Dropkick King. This match right here is a statement. You. Matthew. Even Coda, who I do not dislike on any level. None of you will stop me from accomplishing what I set out to accomplish. And as long as I’m physically able to stand, I will hit you with everything you got. You’re not winning this damn match, Kayla. You aren’t touching tag team gold as long as I am standing in your way. Get ready to plan out how you’re going to beat Yujiro Fujiwara for the big belt because there is no way in hell you’re getting past me. Snowball’s chance in Hell, to be exact.
“You better believe it.”
All because of you, I haven't slept in so long
When I do I dream of drowning in the ocean,
Longing for the shore where I can lay my head down,
Inside these arms of yours
All because of you, I believe in angels
Not the kind with wings; no, not the kind with halos,
The kind that bring you home, when home becomes a strange place,
I'll follow your voice, all you have to do is shout it out.
