Post by Jazmyn Rain on Oct 1, 2017 4:29:22 GMT -5
Believing in the Fight
Date: September 29, 2017
Jazmyn Rain is in Tulsa, Oklahoma, two nights before her big, four way tag team match at NGW Dissension that is taking place. The Charlotte native has plenty on her mind as she sits down on the bed of her hotel room. The events of Convergence are weighing on her mind some as she strokes the bottom of her hair a bit but they aren’t overwhelming her as the confident smirk that just crept on her face would indicate. Confident and ready to speak her mind, Jazmyn begins to share her thoughts with the world…
Jazmyn Rain: It would be remiss of me to say that Convergence was by far an extremely impactful night in our business. The rebranding back to NGW was definitely huge news but the questions I’ve gotten about the most over the last week or so were about why I did what I did. After I had my match with DeSean Walker and won, I got involved in that Adrien Cochrane-Matthew Shields cage match to prevent Kayla from cheating Adrien out of a win. I have had some people tell me that I am crazy for doing this because I was getting myself in a war that I had nothing to do with and in theory, I’d be better off staying away from. I’ve had the critics say that what I did was nothing short of potential career suicide. So, having said all that, that begs the question. Why did I choose to get involved? Why did I choose to take up arms against the Destroyers and fight? Well, there are plenty of reasons. Obviously, it was the right thing to do considering what Kayla was attempting to pull in Matt’s favor. But ultimately, the biggest and most important reason why I did what I did that night?
Well… let’s just say I was fulfilling a favor to a friend.
Jazmyn pauses and smiles, clearly indicating that she’s quite happy with the decision she made to get involved.
Jazmyn Rain: I made a promise to Adrien Cochrane, my tag team partner for our upcoming match, on the very day that I met him at One Night Only in Memphis that if he ever got himself into trouble, I was going to be there and sure enough, the time had come for me to be there and I am not having any regrets about this no matter what risks I could be taking here. Now, the two of us, alongside Alechs and Honey, we’ve become the Guardians and a battle like this against an evil like the Destroyers? That’s right up my alley and WE will not be denied until NGW is rid of their influence. But first, we’ve got some business to take care of, Adrien and I. After all, a four way tag team match is hard enough, but look at the odds that we have going against us. This is our first match together as tag team partners! There’s doubt about how we’ll be able to get on in the ring. There’s concern about team chemistry, I’m not going to just ignore it, but damn it, Adrien and I have made our careers off of overcoming the seemingly insurmountable odds. So, imagine when you take two of the most passionate, tenacious, enduring will powers of this business and put them together? Hey, that sounds pretty darn good, does it not?
An increasingly confident Jazmyn delivers a quick wink and a smile, showing that her confidence in the match ahead isn’t wavering a bit.
Jazmyn Rain: As good as that may sound on paper and as good as I believe it will ultimately turn out to be, I’m not going to be naive. Yes, Blade and Hixx have more tag team experience than we do, but Trixie and I beat them not too far back in Memphis, so I already know what they’re all about and little more needs to be said. But in my book, the team with the best parts of its overall sum HAS to be the Seventh Circle! By default, they ARE the most experienced. They are a huge complement to NGW’s tag team division and I say that even though I may not agree all that much with their attitudes and the way they carry themselves. I’ve seen what they can do in WCG, particularly that brutal match against the Messiahs quite recently. They are not someone to play with. Underestimating them would only further incense them and I know they want to go out there and prove themselves as not just the best team in this match in general, but also as the best damn tag team in NGW period. Neither Adrien or I are going to be ignorant about this team at all. THEY are the team that should be kept an eye on because to be honest, this is a team that is far too good for the “dark horse label” and also, this is a team that is far too good to be putting in the performance that they’ve been putting in since their call up to NGW.
Yes, they are likely the team to watch. But, their lack of winning consistency in NGW could end up being what sinks them in the end. This is a team that needs to start putting in the results that are expected of them and I don’t deny a bit that they are going to do just that, but it’s not going to happen at Dissension and it’s definitely not going to happen at the expense of Adrien and I, I will tell you all that much right now. And also, they’re not the only team that I will not allow to take a win from us. There’s one more team, a highly competitive one at that, that’s looking to do just that. I’m not going to fault them or blame them because that’s the nature of the business. However…
Jazmyn’s look of confidence gives way to a more business-oriented expression, realizing who she is about to talk about definitely wouldn’t belong in the “slouch” category.
Jazmyn Rain: ...Adrien and I are NOT lying down for Avery Miles III and Alex Jones. Yes, the pair of them have a reputation that is hardly matched by most in this business and in fact, they’re the opposite of the Seventh Circle. These two guys, as far as this match goes, could very well be the best sum of all parts. I saw the match that they put together at Convergence and needless to say, I was amazed by what I witnessed. I definitely respect Alex and the fact that he’s not going to stand down for the evils of our business. Granted, he carries himself with an attitude that I am not the biggest fan of, but different strokes for different folks. Alex is someone that carries himself with so much pride, as he should considering the top-tier caliber wrestler that he is and has been for the last few years wherever he’s been. But how much of his pride was hurt from Convergence? Is he someone that is going to be able to put that behind him? Or.. will his pride swallow him whole and he decides to exact some revenge on Avery?
Okay, I know the latter isn’t that likely to happen. Alex has the benefit of the doubt from me there, but you have to figure that there has to be some sort of tension, subconscious or otherwise.
Then we have Avery…
Jazmyn pauses for a brief moment to take a deep breath. She gently strokes her hair again before she speaks about him.
Jazmyn Rain: Avery and I have some things in common. It’s no secret that before, in NGW, he wasn’t in a good place. It even reached a point where he was gone from this company for a while. And yet, he’s back, looking to redeem himself. Funny thing about redemption stories… I know quite a bit about those, especially considering that I am living one in my own right after all. I’m down with his path, but like Alex, he too carries a bit of an attitude with the chip on the shoulder. I remember the other night, when I was telling my story about a past experience for me in St. Louis and he said two things to me that stood out to me. One was business and I understand… the other… well, I gotta admit, I took it just a little personal. Avery vowed to give me another St. Louis loss…
Jazmyn has somewhat of an “oh really?” kind of pout on her face for a few seconds.
Jazmyn Rain: Fair. Competitive match, why not? I’ve never been against the spirit of competition. I don’t expect him to call off the dogs against us and stand down just because I have a tragic history with the city our match is taking place in. I don’t expect him to feel sorry for me and honestly, I’d rather he didn’t. But it’s that second thing that he said… I’m not sure how to take it. I’m torn between woman and wrestler as far as how to take it. He said “Maybe you can leave St. Louis with a better memory”.
She rolls her eyes and laughs.
Jazmyn Rain: Got to love social media, right? Now, the woman in me feels like he meant no harm by it, that he cares enough to protect me from my own haunting memories. Yet, it’s the wrestler part of me that is appalled by this and is thinking “what a dick”. I’m not going to spend the next two days debating whether Avery is on the side of good or evil. I ultimately think he’s on the side of good and with all due respect, he needs to realize that I am not going to St. Louis for any consolation prizes! No, I am going to St. Louis so Adrien and I can show exactly what the Guardians are going to be all about going forward. At least the one thing I know for sure about our partnership is that there is no… pardon the pun… dissension between us while Alex and Avery could fall into such a trap.
Regardless, dissension between them or not, I believe in the fight! I believe that we’re going to find a way to win despite each and every one of those odds being against us whether it’s a lack of tag team chemistry, or a more established team. If we don’t believe in the fight, why even fight at all?
So, to our opponents, the best of luck to all of you whether I agree with your words and philosophies or not. But ultimately, Adrian and I are going to find a way to get through this with a win intact!
Jazmyn winks and smiles, retaining her confidence all the way through her words. Said confidence is exactly what she needs, especially since she knows that she’ll need it going into St. Louis and Dissension in a couple of days from this moment.
Date: September 29, 2017
Jazmyn Rain is in Tulsa, Oklahoma, two nights before her big, four way tag team match at NGW Dissension that is taking place. The Charlotte native has plenty on her mind as she sits down on the bed of her hotel room. The events of Convergence are weighing on her mind some as she strokes the bottom of her hair a bit but they aren’t overwhelming her as the confident smirk that just crept on her face would indicate. Confident and ready to speak her mind, Jazmyn begins to share her thoughts with the world…
Jazmyn Rain: It would be remiss of me to say that Convergence was by far an extremely impactful night in our business. The rebranding back to NGW was definitely huge news but the questions I’ve gotten about the most over the last week or so were about why I did what I did. After I had my match with DeSean Walker and won, I got involved in that Adrien Cochrane-Matthew Shields cage match to prevent Kayla from cheating Adrien out of a win. I have had some people tell me that I am crazy for doing this because I was getting myself in a war that I had nothing to do with and in theory, I’d be better off staying away from. I’ve had the critics say that what I did was nothing short of potential career suicide. So, having said all that, that begs the question. Why did I choose to get involved? Why did I choose to take up arms against the Destroyers and fight? Well, there are plenty of reasons. Obviously, it was the right thing to do considering what Kayla was attempting to pull in Matt’s favor. But ultimately, the biggest and most important reason why I did what I did that night?
Well… let’s just say I was fulfilling a favor to a friend.
Jazmyn pauses and smiles, clearly indicating that she’s quite happy with the decision she made to get involved.
Jazmyn Rain: I made a promise to Adrien Cochrane, my tag team partner for our upcoming match, on the very day that I met him at One Night Only in Memphis that if he ever got himself into trouble, I was going to be there and sure enough, the time had come for me to be there and I am not having any regrets about this no matter what risks I could be taking here. Now, the two of us, alongside Alechs and Honey, we’ve become the Guardians and a battle like this against an evil like the Destroyers? That’s right up my alley and WE will not be denied until NGW is rid of their influence. But first, we’ve got some business to take care of, Adrien and I. After all, a four way tag team match is hard enough, but look at the odds that we have going against us. This is our first match together as tag team partners! There’s doubt about how we’ll be able to get on in the ring. There’s concern about team chemistry, I’m not going to just ignore it, but damn it, Adrien and I have made our careers off of overcoming the seemingly insurmountable odds. So, imagine when you take two of the most passionate, tenacious, enduring will powers of this business and put them together? Hey, that sounds pretty darn good, does it not?
An increasingly confident Jazmyn delivers a quick wink and a smile, showing that her confidence in the match ahead isn’t wavering a bit.
Jazmyn Rain: As good as that may sound on paper and as good as I believe it will ultimately turn out to be, I’m not going to be naive. Yes, Blade and Hixx have more tag team experience than we do, but Trixie and I beat them not too far back in Memphis, so I already know what they’re all about and little more needs to be said. But in my book, the team with the best parts of its overall sum HAS to be the Seventh Circle! By default, they ARE the most experienced. They are a huge complement to NGW’s tag team division and I say that even though I may not agree all that much with their attitudes and the way they carry themselves. I’ve seen what they can do in WCG, particularly that brutal match against the Messiahs quite recently. They are not someone to play with. Underestimating them would only further incense them and I know they want to go out there and prove themselves as not just the best team in this match in general, but also as the best damn tag team in NGW period. Neither Adrien or I are going to be ignorant about this team at all. THEY are the team that should be kept an eye on because to be honest, this is a team that is far too good for the “dark horse label” and also, this is a team that is far too good to be putting in the performance that they’ve been putting in since their call up to NGW.
Yes, they are likely the team to watch. But, their lack of winning consistency in NGW could end up being what sinks them in the end. This is a team that needs to start putting in the results that are expected of them and I don’t deny a bit that they are going to do just that, but it’s not going to happen at Dissension and it’s definitely not going to happen at the expense of Adrien and I, I will tell you all that much right now. And also, they’re not the only team that I will not allow to take a win from us. There’s one more team, a highly competitive one at that, that’s looking to do just that. I’m not going to fault them or blame them because that’s the nature of the business. However…
Jazmyn’s look of confidence gives way to a more business-oriented expression, realizing who she is about to talk about definitely wouldn’t belong in the “slouch” category.
Jazmyn Rain: ...Adrien and I are NOT lying down for Avery Miles III and Alex Jones. Yes, the pair of them have a reputation that is hardly matched by most in this business and in fact, they’re the opposite of the Seventh Circle. These two guys, as far as this match goes, could very well be the best sum of all parts. I saw the match that they put together at Convergence and needless to say, I was amazed by what I witnessed. I definitely respect Alex and the fact that he’s not going to stand down for the evils of our business. Granted, he carries himself with an attitude that I am not the biggest fan of, but different strokes for different folks. Alex is someone that carries himself with so much pride, as he should considering the top-tier caliber wrestler that he is and has been for the last few years wherever he’s been. But how much of his pride was hurt from Convergence? Is he someone that is going to be able to put that behind him? Or.. will his pride swallow him whole and he decides to exact some revenge on Avery?
Okay, I know the latter isn’t that likely to happen. Alex has the benefit of the doubt from me there, but you have to figure that there has to be some sort of tension, subconscious or otherwise.
Then we have Avery…
Jazmyn pauses for a brief moment to take a deep breath. She gently strokes her hair again before she speaks about him.
Jazmyn Rain: Avery and I have some things in common. It’s no secret that before, in NGW, he wasn’t in a good place. It even reached a point where he was gone from this company for a while. And yet, he’s back, looking to redeem himself. Funny thing about redemption stories… I know quite a bit about those, especially considering that I am living one in my own right after all. I’m down with his path, but like Alex, he too carries a bit of an attitude with the chip on the shoulder. I remember the other night, when I was telling my story about a past experience for me in St. Louis and he said two things to me that stood out to me. One was business and I understand… the other… well, I gotta admit, I took it just a little personal. Avery vowed to give me another St. Louis loss…
Jazmyn has somewhat of an “oh really?” kind of pout on her face for a few seconds.
Jazmyn Rain: Fair. Competitive match, why not? I’ve never been against the spirit of competition. I don’t expect him to call off the dogs against us and stand down just because I have a tragic history with the city our match is taking place in. I don’t expect him to feel sorry for me and honestly, I’d rather he didn’t. But it’s that second thing that he said… I’m not sure how to take it. I’m torn between woman and wrestler as far as how to take it. He said “Maybe you can leave St. Louis with a better memory”.
She rolls her eyes and laughs.
Jazmyn Rain: Got to love social media, right? Now, the woman in me feels like he meant no harm by it, that he cares enough to protect me from my own haunting memories. Yet, it’s the wrestler part of me that is appalled by this and is thinking “what a dick”. I’m not going to spend the next two days debating whether Avery is on the side of good or evil. I ultimately think he’s on the side of good and with all due respect, he needs to realize that I am not going to St. Louis for any consolation prizes! No, I am going to St. Louis so Adrien and I can show exactly what the Guardians are going to be all about going forward. At least the one thing I know for sure about our partnership is that there is no… pardon the pun… dissension between us while Alex and Avery could fall into such a trap.
Regardless, dissension between them or not, I believe in the fight! I believe that we’re going to find a way to win despite each and every one of those odds being against us whether it’s a lack of tag team chemistry, or a more established team. If we don’t believe in the fight, why even fight at all?
So, to our opponents, the best of luck to all of you whether I agree with your words and philosophies or not. But ultimately, Adrian and I are going to find a way to get through this with a win intact!
Jazmyn winks and smiles, retaining her confidence all the way through her words. Said confidence is exactly what she needs, especially since she knows that she’ll need it going into St. Louis and Dissension in a couple of days from this moment.
