Post by Jenson Idol on Aug 20, 2017 16:55:48 GMT -5
[Off Camera]
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[Cassie and Jenson’s Apartment, Las Vegas]
[8/9/17]
Jenson texted Cassie earlier in the night, begging her to come home. He was scared, afraid of becoming the monster that he used to be again, afraid of falling into that hole that caused him to lose everything. He sat down on the couch in their living room, staring down the bottle of painkillers that were prescribed to him for the burns on his back from his last man standing match with Gray Malone. Jenson didn’t have the heart to tell Cassie not to grab the pills, he didn’t have the heart to tell Cassie about his problems. But now here he is, feeling everything crash around him but this time, he sought help. He texted his girlfriend and asked her to come home immediately. He told her he needed her. She was the only thing he needed. Eventually, Cassie came bounding into the apartment, obviously rushing.
Cassie Ocampo: "Hey! Everything okay?"
Her eyes scan for Jenson and she sees that he is sitting in the living room on the couch, his knees up to his chest as he continues to eye the bottle of painkillers on the coffee table in front of him. The pills were prescribed to him to help with the burns on his back. He didn't even look up at Cassie as he spoke.
Jenson Idol: "Please take that away from me... I... I didn't know it'd make me feel this way again. I didn't know I'd end up wanting more again. I can’t do this. I can’t."
He was shaking as he swallowed hard.
Jenson Idol: "I'm sorry."
Cassie Ocampo: "Oh my god! Did you take too many?!"
She's on the couch beside him in a second, staring into his eyes, pulling his eyelids up.
Cassie Ocampo: "What's going on?"
He looks up into her eyes and frowns.
Jenson Idol: "Do you really not know what's going on? What's wrong with me?"
She frowns back for a second.
Cassie Ocampo: "I'm trying to make sure you didn't take too many already. Do I need to get you to the ER or do I just need to get rid of the pills?"
He places his hands on her shoulders and she can feel him shaking still.
Jenson Idol: "No, I didn't take too many, luv. But I want too, that's the point. I want more because I'm a bloody addict. I lost myself nine months ago after I broke my ankle. I got hooked on so many fucking drugs and I spiraled out of control. I lost everything. You understand?"
She nods while looking into his eyes, her gaze is strong and piercing. Reaching over she grabs the pill bottles from the table and holding them up beside her face. Still looking him in the eyes she speaks with a calm, soothing tone.
Cassie Ocampo: "Choose one right now. Which would you rather have? The pills? Or me?"
His eyes widen in surprise.
Jenson Idol: "Huh? What do you mean? I choose you. I choose you over anything."
Jenson looks back and forth between her and the bottle before Cassie takes his chin and gently settles his gaze on her.
Cassie Ocampo: "Then you're good. Do you know what's different between now and nine months ago? Me. You have me and I won't let you spiral out of control and even if you do slip I will ALWAYS be there to help you up. Because I love you, Jenson... warts and all. This?"
She glances towards the battle and shakes her head.
Cassie Ocampo: "This won't break us. Not even close."
His eye’s got glassy and he nods his head while doing his best to keep his gaze on hers.
Jenson Idol: "I love you too. I just wish I was strong enough for you... For us..."
He looks down and frowns.
Jenson Idol: "I'm bloody weak."
Cassie pulls his chin right back up. It's a very stern and determined side of Cassie he hasn't seen before.
Cassie Ocampo: "Then I'll be your strength until you get it back. Enough negative self talk. You asked for help, that's the most important thing and that took a fuck load of strength."
He reaches up and grabs her face as he gazes into her eyes.
Jenson Idol: "I can't live without you, Cassie. You're literally the only thing that keeps me sane and I'm sorry for the last week. For scaring you to death with the match... For this."
He frowns and shakes his head.
Jenson Idol: "I'm hurting so much right now... Physically and mentally and you're the only thing keeping me from the brink."
She nods, with a soft smile that doesn't waver for a second.
Cassie Ocampo: "That's fine, babe."
She cups the side of his face.
Cassie Ocampo: "You have nothing to apologize for. We're good. I'm good... and you'll be good too. Just a bump in the road."
She leans in and kisses him softly before looking deep into his eyes.
Cassie Ocampo: "I love you."
Jenson Idol: "I love you too."
Jenson wraps his arms around her and holds her tightly before letting out a sigh.
Jenson Idol: "You're the only one who hasn't turned their back on me yet. Please never do that, yeah?"
Cassie Ocampo: "Hey."
She leans back and looks him in the eyes.
Cassie Ocampo: "What did I just tell you. Never."
Jenson finally smiles slightly as he leans forward and rests his forehead on hers.
Jenson Idol: "Keep stuff like that and I'm gonna end up asking you to marry me soon."
Jenson says with a light laugh before Cassie smiles and it wrinkles her nose.
Cassie Ocampo: "Maybe you should."
Jenson's eyes widen as he tilts his head.
Jenson Idol: "You're for real right now, luv? Because I will."
He wipes off his face and laughs lightly.
Jenson Idol: "Obviously I wouldn't right now but... Yeah, I will. Soon."
She shrugs it off like it's no big deal.
Cassie Ocampo: "Pretty sure we've both already made up our minds on that one, so of course not right now but we both know it'll happen sooner rather than later."
Jenson leans in and kisses Cassie passionately for a few moments before breaking it with a smile.
Jenson Idol: "Sooner than you think. I'm already plotting in my head."
Cassie Ocampo: "There had better not be a flash mob."
Jenson's brow furrows.
Jenson Idol: "Oh really? Because now I feel like that's a hint for there to be a flash mob!"
Her eyes widen.
Cassie Ocampo: "No!"
She wags a finger in his face.
Cassie Ocampo: "Don't you dare! I'll say no in front of all those people."
He laughs and nods his head.
Jenson Idol: "Fine, fine! But for some reason I felt like you'd be a flash mob person. I'm surprised you're not!"
She scoffs.
Cassie Ocampo: "No. The choreography sucks!"
Jenson laughs and shook his head before he wrapped his arms around Cassie and let out a sigh, his eyes glassy from so many emotions.
Jenson Idol: ”I love you, Cassie. So bloody much.”
Cassie Ocampo: ”I love you too, Jenson. I always will. I’ll always be here for you. I promise.”
[On Camera]
[Recovery]
[Jenson’s Apartment in Las Vegas]
[8/19/17]
The scene opens up on top of the roof of the apartment complex that Jenson Idol lives in the city of Las Vegas. It’s night time and Jenson is sitting down on a chair, looking up at the stars as the camera records him.
Jenson Idol: ”Beautiful aren’t they? Before this year, I never really took the time to look up at the night sky and enjoy the beauty of it. I never realized how clear the night sky is out here in Vegas… I also never realized how small we were until I really took in how massive it is out there in space.”
Jenson stood up from his chair and faced the camera. The look in his eyes showed confidence but also a different side of him that Redemption Wrestling wasn’t used to… An honest side.
Jenson Idol: ”I know what it’s like hitting the bottom of the barrel. I broke my ankle here in Redemption Wrestling and all of you saw it. You saw my downfall. Matthew Shields broke me and I’m not afraid to admit it. After that, I lost it all. I lost Brit… I lost myself and I let my demons consume me. I convinced myself that the ankle pain was too much and I became an addict… Specifically, a painkiller addict. This isn’t something I just admit to folks, but I need you all to understand that I’m not the same man that you all knew before. I’m different. I’ve been beaten down, knocked out and left for dead. But I’ve rebuilt myself. I’ve kicked my addiction and I’ve been trying to find my footing back in the wrestling business again.”
“So far, I’ve been able to do that in Empire Pro Wrestling. Have a won a championship? No. Have I won every match? Again, I haven’t. But let me ask you, who’s been in more main events than almost anybody else? Who just dropped the EPW Champion with the FC Cutter before tagging in his partner to let her finish him off when he could’ve easily taken the glory and pinned the sorry bloke himself? It was me. The Jenson from a year ago had no friends and he did whatever he could to get to the top. While I’m not saying I’m perfect, I am saying that I’m different. It’s why this match happened. I challenged Travis because he was attacking my friend, who’s also an ex, Cass Baumer. He was posting risque photos of her that are on the internet and it was making her feel uncomfortable. Instead of apologizing, he kept going and harassing her.”
Jenson scoffed and shook his head.
Jenson Idol: ”Travis said he gets off on doing shite like that… Can you believe it? The bloody idiot had his kid taken away and does he show that he has a responsible side to him? Nope, he shows that he’s the same bloody idiot who was engaged to Alicia Lukas, who’s the reason he lost his kiddo in the first place. Now, I’m not trying to bring your kid into this, but this is about you, Travis. It’s about you as a parent. How do you this Cass’ parents would feel if they saw those posts you made? How would that make YOU feel as a father? Aye, you don’t think about these things though, right? It’s why your fucking kid was taken from you in the first place. Then what did you do? Aye, you punched a cop and ended up in the slammer.”
“Now you have those charges over your head but you’re still being reckless. Traveling to Japan when you’re probably not even supposed to be out of the country, harassing women like Cass Baumer and making them feel insecure. How fucking sick are you, mate?”
“Aye, you call me a disappearing act but at least I’m not a disappearing father, you deadbeat piece of shite. But hey, you’re a guy with no regrets, right? That’s what you said. Travis, you seem like the kind of cunt who would get ‘No Ragrets’ tattooed on him with the misspelling and everything. I also find it funny that you don’t think I pay attention to wrestling outside of my own circle. I know you’re successful in WWH. I know what happens in that company as well. I know that Alicia has held her championship for over 200 days, I know the ghost twat who used to be married to Phe beat that cunt Kessler for the championship and I know that you had your most success there. But the thing is, that’s the only place you’ll be successful.”
“Me? I’ve done it in IPW and I’m doing it in Empire and I even did it here in Redemption when I fought for the Redemption Heavyweight Championship. I’ve risen to the top no matter where I’ve been. I’ve always been a draw. But oi! You want to say I disappear? That I up and leave companies? Maybe you should do your bloody fuckin’ research you sod! IPW closed. Then I joined Pride and it closed. Next up was Redemption and I broke my ankle. After that it was #FSociety and I had a few successful matches until guess what? It closed. Now I’ve been in Empire Pro Wrestling for three months since it opened. Funny how that works, yeah? I guess I haven’t been disappearing and rather it’s been the companies closing or in the case of Redemption, I had a serious injury that took me out for a few months. But whatever fits your narrative, right Travis?”
Jenson laughed before a grin formed across his face as he thought everything over.
Jenson Idol: ”This reminds me of your entire promo. You tried to use the underdog narrative. That everyone thinks it’s an easy win for me and that I don’t take you seriously. That’s the thing, Travis, I take all of my opponents seriously. I always have. It’s why I started off my career the way I did. You know why that 11-0 start is in my twitter bio? Because who else do you know that’s done that? Who else do you know took the world by storm? I beat two IPW Heavyweight Champions during that streak, one of them, Xavier Laroux, while he was holding the belt. I beat people like Maddux Kingcade, Blair Kivisto, Emma Dylan and so many other stars of IPW. The man to end that streak of mine was Jacob Daniels.”
Jenson chuckled and nodded.
Jenson Idol: ”Oi! You know a bit about JD, don’t you? He just beat the shite out of you in that FAW Hardcore Invitational. You know, you were pretty confident when Sam Tolson was your opponent in that tournament but what happened when she was replaced by JD? You shrank. Your confidence went away and you barely had anything to say. You knew you were going to lose. That’s the thing, Travis, you’re confident against the Sam Tolson’s of the world and WWH talent but what about the outsiders like Jacob Daniels? The outsiders like me? And yeah, I lost to JD too but guess what? I didn’t shrink in that match. I gave him hell, I gave him one of his toughest battles in his career and he came out on top. It happens. But you know what my favourite part about you playing the underdog role is? That suddenly you came out and said I was, what was it? An ‘overrated piece of shit’? So the truth comes out!”
“If you think I’ve overrated, why did I have to poke and prod you for this match? You say that you NEVER back down from a challenge and that’s why you took this match but guess what? You did back down. You backed down several times. Why was that? Was it because you’re actually scared of being humiliated by me? I also love the fact that you think I don’t know about you and your WWH career but then you couldn’t even name the company I was in, which was IPW. You simply called it NGW’s sister company. You know what’s funny? All the people in those companies wouldn’t call me overrated. Devlin Scott, the owner of Redemption? He wouldn’t call me overrated. He knows I bring ratings. It’s why he’s hosting this match. It’s fun tearing apart every little thing you say, Travis.”
Jenson gives the camera a smile and wink before continuing on.
Jenson Idol: ”I thought it was odd how you brought up Alex Jones being more successful than me. Aye, it’s true, he has because… Well, he’s been around longer. Weird how that works, yeah? But do you think you’re better than Alex Jones? I think we can both agree that you’re not. But hey, bring up other random people and compare me to them for whatever fluff you need to try and make yourself look good. The thing is, you keep hammering home the same false points over and over and then you flip flop on a lot of those points. You think injuries keep me out? ONE injury did. Aye, I had second degree burns on my back recently from being put through a flaming table and guess what? I wrestled a week later. I had to sign WAIVERS to wrestle that match. But I’m the disappearing act, yeah?”
“Don’t act like you fucking know me, you little cunt. Let me ask you something, why did you start your promo saying you would do whatever it takes to win and then say that I won’t be fighting the Travis Blake who takes shortcuts to win? Which is it, Travis? Aye, we all take shortcuts, I even did it in IPW and I admittedly did it. Hell, I took pride in doing it. The win is what bloody matters. So, you can say one thing or the other, all that matters at the end of it all is that I’m going to come out the winner. Why? Because despite a few hiccups, I have everything I need. I have the love of my life in Cassie Ocampo. She’s literally what I’ve needed to keep me grounded and she’s bloody perfect. I have a great career going on in Empire Pro and I’ve consistently been in the spotlight.”
“But what about you, Travis? What’s your life like right now? You and Alicia separated and broke your engagement for the millionth time. You lost your kid to child services because you’re an irresponsible twat. You punched a cop. And with all of these things on your plate, with all of it weighing you down, you decided to bully Cass Baumer and then finally accept this match with me. My mind is here. I’m still battling some demons but I’m successfully doing it. But you, Travis? You’re all alone in this world. Your family stripped away from you. And instead of focusing on getting your child back, you continue to put your focus elsewhere. You started and ended a relationship with Emily Jackson. You added a fight to me your schedule. It seems like you’re all over the place. It seems like your reckless. Speaking of which, you did say that you would go out on a stretcher in this match to prove that you’re worthy, win or lose.”
“If you think I’m overrated and washed up, then how come you’re willing to go to those depths? How come you’re willing to risk it all against me? It’s simple, Travis… It’s because deep down, you respect me. It’s because deep down, you wish you were as good as me. Deep down, you wish that you were as successful as me. You see Travis, there’s a reason people expect me to win this match up between us. Because when people see Jenson Idol, they don’t see someone who jumps from one bad decision to another. They don’t see someone who obviously has bi-polar and rage issues, someone who can’t keep his life together. That’s what they see when they see you. Aye, when people see me, they see a guy who has it together again. They see the confident and on fire Jenson Idol from a year ago but a more mature version.”
Jenson looked up at the sky again and smiled.
Jenson Idol: ”This Jenson knows that we’re all so bloody small when you look at the big picture of things. And now? Now I enjoy the little things. I enjoy the special moments. Moments like gazing into Cassie’s eyes and just getting completely lost in them. Moments like seeing both of my siblings finally find a balance and happiness. And moments like my career. I appreciate the wins but I also appreciate the losses because they’re a learning experience. They’ve taught me to be patient with myself, they’ve taught me to work harder, to get continually get better. And that’s why I’m going to beat you, Travis. It’s not because this is about who’s the underdog and who’s more well-known or popular.”
“This isn’t about me proving myself either. I know who I am. I am comfortable in my own skin for the first time in my life. Because that guy you all saw a year ago? The one who started 11-0? He wasn’t happy with himself. It’s why you all saw the fall. The broken ankle. The addiction. And if Travis isn’t careful, that could be him. Because it’s clear that he isn’t happy with himself. It’s why he’s so desperate to win this match, to prove that he can do it outside of WWH. It’s why he is willing to sacrifice all of it… Even though he’s already lost everything that truly matters. The fall of Travis Blake is near. But what about me? Jenson Idol? It’s simple… You’re all witnessing my recovery. I’m not afraid to stand in the flames anymore, I’m not afraid to stand in my pain and feel it. Because I’ve been where Travis is. I’ve lost it all. Friends, family, the significant other…. My career.”
“It was all gone. But I returned. I came back from the ashes and you’re looking at… Not a new man, but a rebuilt one. One that doesn’t claim to be perfect. One that doesn’t use his bloody bird to insult people. One that isn’t going to call himself ‘Everyone’s Favourite Idol’... Aye, that’s done with. That’s not me anymore. I’m simply Jenson Idol… And for the first time in my life, I see that… No, I know that. I know who I am. And at Glory… So will Travis Blake.”
Jenson looked into the camera and nodded confidently before the scene faded out.
[End]
[Relapse?]
[Cassie and Jenson’s Apartment, Las Vegas]
[8/9/17]
Jenson texted Cassie earlier in the night, begging her to come home. He was scared, afraid of becoming the monster that he used to be again, afraid of falling into that hole that caused him to lose everything. He sat down on the couch in their living room, staring down the bottle of painkillers that were prescribed to him for the burns on his back from his last man standing match with Gray Malone. Jenson didn’t have the heart to tell Cassie not to grab the pills, he didn’t have the heart to tell Cassie about his problems. But now here he is, feeling everything crash around him but this time, he sought help. He texted his girlfriend and asked her to come home immediately. He told her he needed her. She was the only thing he needed. Eventually, Cassie came bounding into the apartment, obviously rushing.
Cassie Ocampo: "Hey! Everything okay?"
Her eyes scan for Jenson and she sees that he is sitting in the living room on the couch, his knees up to his chest as he continues to eye the bottle of painkillers on the coffee table in front of him. The pills were prescribed to him to help with the burns on his back. He didn't even look up at Cassie as he spoke.
Jenson Idol: "Please take that away from me... I... I didn't know it'd make me feel this way again. I didn't know I'd end up wanting more again. I can’t do this. I can’t."
He was shaking as he swallowed hard.
Jenson Idol: "I'm sorry."
Cassie Ocampo: "Oh my god! Did you take too many?!"
She's on the couch beside him in a second, staring into his eyes, pulling his eyelids up.
Cassie Ocampo: "What's going on?"
He looks up into her eyes and frowns.
Jenson Idol: "Do you really not know what's going on? What's wrong with me?"
She frowns back for a second.
Cassie Ocampo: "I'm trying to make sure you didn't take too many already. Do I need to get you to the ER or do I just need to get rid of the pills?"
He places his hands on her shoulders and she can feel him shaking still.
Jenson Idol: "No, I didn't take too many, luv. But I want too, that's the point. I want more because I'm a bloody addict. I lost myself nine months ago after I broke my ankle. I got hooked on so many fucking drugs and I spiraled out of control. I lost everything. You understand?"
She nods while looking into his eyes, her gaze is strong and piercing. Reaching over she grabs the pill bottles from the table and holding them up beside her face. Still looking him in the eyes she speaks with a calm, soothing tone.
Cassie Ocampo: "Choose one right now. Which would you rather have? The pills? Or me?"
His eyes widen in surprise.
Jenson Idol: "Huh? What do you mean? I choose you. I choose you over anything."
Jenson looks back and forth between her and the bottle before Cassie takes his chin and gently settles his gaze on her.
Cassie Ocampo: "Then you're good. Do you know what's different between now and nine months ago? Me. You have me and I won't let you spiral out of control and even if you do slip I will ALWAYS be there to help you up. Because I love you, Jenson... warts and all. This?"
She glances towards the battle and shakes her head.
Cassie Ocampo: "This won't break us. Not even close."
His eye’s got glassy and he nods his head while doing his best to keep his gaze on hers.
Jenson Idol: "I love you too. I just wish I was strong enough for you... For us..."
He looks down and frowns.
Jenson Idol: "I'm bloody weak."
Cassie pulls his chin right back up. It's a very stern and determined side of Cassie he hasn't seen before.
Cassie Ocampo: "Then I'll be your strength until you get it back. Enough negative self talk. You asked for help, that's the most important thing and that took a fuck load of strength."
He reaches up and grabs her face as he gazes into her eyes.
Jenson Idol: "I can't live without you, Cassie. You're literally the only thing that keeps me sane and I'm sorry for the last week. For scaring you to death with the match... For this."
He frowns and shakes his head.
Jenson Idol: "I'm hurting so much right now... Physically and mentally and you're the only thing keeping me from the brink."
She nods, with a soft smile that doesn't waver for a second.
Cassie Ocampo: "That's fine, babe."
She cups the side of his face.
Cassie Ocampo: "You have nothing to apologize for. We're good. I'm good... and you'll be good too. Just a bump in the road."
She leans in and kisses him softly before looking deep into his eyes.
Cassie Ocampo: "I love you."
Jenson Idol: "I love you too."
Jenson wraps his arms around her and holds her tightly before letting out a sigh.
Jenson Idol: "You're the only one who hasn't turned their back on me yet. Please never do that, yeah?"
Cassie Ocampo: "Hey."
She leans back and looks him in the eyes.
Cassie Ocampo: "What did I just tell you. Never."
Jenson finally smiles slightly as he leans forward and rests his forehead on hers.
Jenson Idol: "Keep stuff like that and I'm gonna end up asking you to marry me soon."
Jenson says with a light laugh before Cassie smiles and it wrinkles her nose.
Cassie Ocampo: "Maybe you should."
Jenson's eyes widen as he tilts his head.
Jenson Idol: "You're for real right now, luv? Because I will."
He wipes off his face and laughs lightly.
Jenson Idol: "Obviously I wouldn't right now but... Yeah, I will. Soon."
She shrugs it off like it's no big deal.
Cassie Ocampo: "Pretty sure we've both already made up our minds on that one, so of course not right now but we both know it'll happen sooner rather than later."
Jenson leans in and kisses Cassie passionately for a few moments before breaking it with a smile.
Jenson Idol: "Sooner than you think. I'm already plotting in my head."
Cassie Ocampo: "There had better not be a flash mob."
Jenson's brow furrows.
Jenson Idol: "Oh really? Because now I feel like that's a hint for there to be a flash mob!"
Her eyes widen.
Cassie Ocampo: "No!"
She wags a finger in his face.
Cassie Ocampo: "Don't you dare! I'll say no in front of all those people."
He laughs and nods his head.
Jenson Idol: "Fine, fine! But for some reason I felt like you'd be a flash mob person. I'm surprised you're not!"
She scoffs.
Cassie Ocampo: "No. The choreography sucks!"
Jenson laughs and shook his head before he wrapped his arms around Cassie and let out a sigh, his eyes glassy from so many emotions.
Jenson Idol: ”I love you, Cassie. So bloody much.”
Cassie Ocampo: ”I love you too, Jenson. I always will. I’ll always be here for you. I promise.”
[On Camera]
[Recovery]
[Jenson’s Apartment in Las Vegas]
[8/19/17]
The scene opens up on top of the roof of the apartment complex that Jenson Idol lives in the city of Las Vegas. It’s night time and Jenson is sitting down on a chair, looking up at the stars as the camera records him.
Jenson Idol: ”Beautiful aren’t they? Before this year, I never really took the time to look up at the night sky and enjoy the beauty of it. I never realized how clear the night sky is out here in Vegas… I also never realized how small we were until I really took in how massive it is out there in space.”
Jenson stood up from his chair and faced the camera. The look in his eyes showed confidence but also a different side of him that Redemption Wrestling wasn’t used to… An honest side.
Jenson Idol: ”I know what it’s like hitting the bottom of the barrel. I broke my ankle here in Redemption Wrestling and all of you saw it. You saw my downfall. Matthew Shields broke me and I’m not afraid to admit it. After that, I lost it all. I lost Brit… I lost myself and I let my demons consume me. I convinced myself that the ankle pain was too much and I became an addict… Specifically, a painkiller addict. This isn’t something I just admit to folks, but I need you all to understand that I’m not the same man that you all knew before. I’m different. I’ve been beaten down, knocked out and left for dead. But I’ve rebuilt myself. I’ve kicked my addiction and I’ve been trying to find my footing back in the wrestling business again.”
“So far, I’ve been able to do that in Empire Pro Wrestling. Have a won a championship? No. Have I won every match? Again, I haven’t. But let me ask you, who’s been in more main events than almost anybody else? Who just dropped the EPW Champion with the FC Cutter before tagging in his partner to let her finish him off when he could’ve easily taken the glory and pinned the sorry bloke himself? It was me. The Jenson from a year ago had no friends and he did whatever he could to get to the top. While I’m not saying I’m perfect, I am saying that I’m different. It’s why this match happened. I challenged Travis because he was attacking my friend, who’s also an ex, Cass Baumer. He was posting risque photos of her that are on the internet and it was making her feel uncomfortable. Instead of apologizing, he kept going and harassing her.”
Jenson scoffed and shook his head.
Jenson Idol: ”Travis said he gets off on doing shite like that… Can you believe it? The bloody idiot had his kid taken away and does he show that he has a responsible side to him? Nope, he shows that he’s the same bloody idiot who was engaged to Alicia Lukas, who’s the reason he lost his kiddo in the first place. Now, I’m not trying to bring your kid into this, but this is about you, Travis. It’s about you as a parent. How do you this Cass’ parents would feel if they saw those posts you made? How would that make YOU feel as a father? Aye, you don’t think about these things though, right? It’s why your fucking kid was taken from you in the first place. Then what did you do? Aye, you punched a cop and ended up in the slammer.”
“Now you have those charges over your head but you’re still being reckless. Traveling to Japan when you’re probably not even supposed to be out of the country, harassing women like Cass Baumer and making them feel insecure. How fucking sick are you, mate?”
“Aye, you call me a disappearing act but at least I’m not a disappearing father, you deadbeat piece of shite. But hey, you’re a guy with no regrets, right? That’s what you said. Travis, you seem like the kind of cunt who would get ‘No Ragrets’ tattooed on him with the misspelling and everything. I also find it funny that you don’t think I pay attention to wrestling outside of my own circle. I know you’re successful in WWH. I know what happens in that company as well. I know that Alicia has held her championship for over 200 days, I know the ghost twat who used to be married to Phe beat that cunt Kessler for the championship and I know that you had your most success there. But the thing is, that’s the only place you’ll be successful.”
“Me? I’ve done it in IPW and I’m doing it in Empire and I even did it here in Redemption when I fought for the Redemption Heavyweight Championship. I’ve risen to the top no matter where I’ve been. I’ve always been a draw. But oi! You want to say I disappear? That I up and leave companies? Maybe you should do your bloody fuckin’ research you sod! IPW closed. Then I joined Pride and it closed. Next up was Redemption and I broke my ankle. After that it was #FSociety and I had a few successful matches until guess what? It closed. Now I’ve been in Empire Pro Wrestling for three months since it opened. Funny how that works, yeah? I guess I haven’t been disappearing and rather it’s been the companies closing or in the case of Redemption, I had a serious injury that took me out for a few months. But whatever fits your narrative, right Travis?”
Jenson laughed before a grin formed across his face as he thought everything over.
Jenson Idol: ”This reminds me of your entire promo. You tried to use the underdog narrative. That everyone thinks it’s an easy win for me and that I don’t take you seriously. That’s the thing, Travis, I take all of my opponents seriously. I always have. It’s why I started off my career the way I did. You know why that 11-0 start is in my twitter bio? Because who else do you know that’s done that? Who else do you know took the world by storm? I beat two IPW Heavyweight Champions during that streak, one of them, Xavier Laroux, while he was holding the belt. I beat people like Maddux Kingcade, Blair Kivisto, Emma Dylan and so many other stars of IPW. The man to end that streak of mine was Jacob Daniels.”
Jenson chuckled and nodded.
Jenson Idol: ”Oi! You know a bit about JD, don’t you? He just beat the shite out of you in that FAW Hardcore Invitational. You know, you were pretty confident when Sam Tolson was your opponent in that tournament but what happened when she was replaced by JD? You shrank. Your confidence went away and you barely had anything to say. You knew you were going to lose. That’s the thing, Travis, you’re confident against the Sam Tolson’s of the world and WWH talent but what about the outsiders like Jacob Daniels? The outsiders like me? And yeah, I lost to JD too but guess what? I didn’t shrink in that match. I gave him hell, I gave him one of his toughest battles in his career and he came out on top. It happens. But you know what my favourite part about you playing the underdog role is? That suddenly you came out and said I was, what was it? An ‘overrated piece of shit’? So the truth comes out!”
“If you think I’ve overrated, why did I have to poke and prod you for this match? You say that you NEVER back down from a challenge and that’s why you took this match but guess what? You did back down. You backed down several times. Why was that? Was it because you’re actually scared of being humiliated by me? I also love the fact that you think I don’t know about you and your WWH career but then you couldn’t even name the company I was in, which was IPW. You simply called it NGW’s sister company. You know what’s funny? All the people in those companies wouldn’t call me overrated. Devlin Scott, the owner of Redemption? He wouldn’t call me overrated. He knows I bring ratings. It’s why he’s hosting this match. It’s fun tearing apart every little thing you say, Travis.”
Jenson gives the camera a smile and wink before continuing on.
Jenson Idol: ”I thought it was odd how you brought up Alex Jones being more successful than me. Aye, it’s true, he has because… Well, he’s been around longer. Weird how that works, yeah? But do you think you’re better than Alex Jones? I think we can both agree that you’re not. But hey, bring up other random people and compare me to them for whatever fluff you need to try and make yourself look good. The thing is, you keep hammering home the same false points over and over and then you flip flop on a lot of those points. You think injuries keep me out? ONE injury did. Aye, I had second degree burns on my back recently from being put through a flaming table and guess what? I wrestled a week later. I had to sign WAIVERS to wrestle that match. But I’m the disappearing act, yeah?”
“Don’t act like you fucking know me, you little cunt. Let me ask you something, why did you start your promo saying you would do whatever it takes to win and then say that I won’t be fighting the Travis Blake who takes shortcuts to win? Which is it, Travis? Aye, we all take shortcuts, I even did it in IPW and I admittedly did it. Hell, I took pride in doing it. The win is what bloody matters. So, you can say one thing or the other, all that matters at the end of it all is that I’m going to come out the winner. Why? Because despite a few hiccups, I have everything I need. I have the love of my life in Cassie Ocampo. She’s literally what I’ve needed to keep me grounded and she’s bloody perfect. I have a great career going on in Empire Pro and I’ve consistently been in the spotlight.”
“But what about you, Travis? What’s your life like right now? You and Alicia separated and broke your engagement for the millionth time. You lost your kid to child services because you’re an irresponsible twat. You punched a cop. And with all of these things on your plate, with all of it weighing you down, you decided to bully Cass Baumer and then finally accept this match with me. My mind is here. I’m still battling some demons but I’m successfully doing it. But you, Travis? You’re all alone in this world. Your family stripped away from you. And instead of focusing on getting your child back, you continue to put your focus elsewhere. You started and ended a relationship with Emily Jackson. You added a fight to me your schedule. It seems like you’re all over the place. It seems like your reckless. Speaking of which, you did say that you would go out on a stretcher in this match to prove that you’re worthy, win or lose.”
“If you think I’m overrated and washed up, then how come you’re willing to go to those depths? How come you’re willing to risk it all against me? It’s simple, Travis… It’s because deep down, you respect me. It’s because deep down, you wish you were as good as me. Deep down, you wish that you were as successful as me. You see Travis, there’s a reason people expect me to win this match up between us. Because when people see Jenson Idol, they don’t see someone who jumps from one bad decision to another. They don’t see someone who obviously has bi-polar and rage issues, someone who can’t keep his life together. That’s what they see when they see you. Aye, when people see me, they see a guy who has it together again. They see the confident and on fire Jenson Idol from a year ago but a more mature version.”
Jenson looked up at the sky again and smiled.
Jenson Idol: ”This Jenson knows that we’re all so bloody small when you look at the big picture of things. And now? Now I enjoy the little things. I enjoy the special moments. Moments like gazing into Cassie’s eyes and just getting completely lost in them. Moments like seeing both of my siblings finally find a balance and happiness. And moments like my career. I appreciate the wins but I also appreciate the losses because they’re a learning experience. They’ve taught me to be patient with myself, they’ve taught me to work harder, to get continually get better. And that’s why I’m going to beat you, Travis. It’s not because this is about who’s the underdog and who’s more well-known or popular.”
“This isn’t about me proving myself either. I know who I am. I am comfortable in my own skin for the first time in my life. Because that guy you all saw a year ago? The one who started 11-0? He wasn’t happy with himself. It’s why you all saw the fall. The broken ankle. The addiction. And if Travis isn’t careful, that could be him. Because it’s clear that he isn’t happy with himself. It’s why he’s so desperate to win this match, to prove that he can do it outside of WWH. It’s why he is willing to sacrifice all of it… Even though he’s already lost everything that truly matters. The fall of Travis Blake is near. But what about me? Jenson Idol? It’s simple… You’re all witnessing my recovery. I’m not afraid to stand in the flames anymore, I’m not afraid to stand in my pain and feel it. Because I’ve been where Travis is. I’ve lost it all. Friends, family, the significant other…. My career.”
“It was all gone. But I returned. I came back from the ashes and you’re looking at… Not a new man, but a rebuilt one. One that doesn’t claim to be perfect. One that doesn’t use his bloody bird to insult people. One that isn’t going to call himself ‘Everyone’s Favourite Idol’... Aye, that’s done with. That’s not me anymore. I’m simply Jenson Idol… And for the first time in my life, I see that… No, I know that. I know who I am. And at Glory… So will Travis Blake.”
Jenson looked into the camera and nodded confidently before the scene faded out.
[End]
