Post by Austen Blackwell on Feb 20, 2018 14:11:42 GMT -5
Austen Blackwell is sitting in his living room with a laptop on front of him. On the screen are a series of windows, all related to Hawaii. His wedding to West Coast Genesis General Manager Mercedes Carter is set for April 16th, 2018. The two of them have been close since the day they met, and have been looking forward to the day. Danielle Basch is going to be Mercedes' Maid of Honor, and Austen's cousin Robbie is to be his Best Man. For now, there are plans to be made. Arrangements to set. And matches to win. As Austen sits in the living room he hears Mercedes upstairs in the bedroom discussing things with her mom. Austen takes a couple of minutes to address his upcoming match for Unscripted against the man known as Chris Marks.
Austen: I won't be the first.
He starts off with a clear statement.
Austen: Chris Marks has been a man that has tried over and over again to get on the West Coast Genesis roster. He had also been on the New Generation Wrestling cards trying to get a job as well. Over and over, he has lost. And I do not intend on being the man to be the first to lose to him. This is not personal, Chris. Though, we both know that I am far from a fan of yours. The way you go about things? Not entirely my style. But inside of the ring, I will be nothing but professional. Our match in Long Beach is going to be somewhere I can start to try and get momentum back on my side. I've been slipping as of late, and everything I reach for that next place in the mountain to climb, I slide down a little. I know that I have work to do, and that is nothing I am afraid it. In this industry, it is one foot in front of the other. One step at a time. And this match is just one step. I intend on coming for the Long Beach Championship, but I need to earn it. I need to do what I can to get to that point. A win is more than just a win; it is a stepping stone. I have been down on myself over the last few weeks but a certain someone helped to show me that there is more than just numbers when it comes to my career. I am doing what I love. I am going to marry the most amazing girl in the world. And on top of this, I am happy. Truly, madly, deeply happy. I know you have something riding on the line for this match, Chris. And I respect your hustle that you never give up. You are our West Coast version of John Blade. A former champion, he has not been on the positive side of things but he does not stop trying. So keep trying Chris. One day? You will earn that contract. Remember; one foot in front of the other.
