Post by Yujiro Fujiwara on Mar 8, 2017 11:24:08 GMT -5
Hello. Good morning, afternoon, or evening, depending on where you are. In the off chance that you don’t recognize the sound of my voice, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Yujiro Fujiwara. Now, let’s get to business, shall we not?
May I just be honest and speak from the heart for a moment?
I stand before you as the Global Cup winner. As it stands, I've accomplished something that's never been done in Redemption before; I carved out a mighty chunk of history for myself. During that grand odyssey, I bested the former Genesis Champion, the current Heavyweight Champion, and the man who tried to quash my return to the sport.
I accomplished something truly marvelous…
And to think, I was highly skeptical about the tournament when it first began.Perhaps it was due to the lack of available information at the time. Or, maybe it was because I was weary and exhausted from being entrenched in Genesis contention. Therefore, my expectations were not high. I told myself I’d just got out there and do what I love—wrestle.
In truth, that’s all I ever wanted to do during the venture. As I’ve said numerous times before, my main goal in coming to Redemption was to prove to myself that I still had the ability to perform at a high caliber, at a high level. I did not capture the Genesis Championship, true enough. However, each and every time I stepped into the ring, I intended to make it the best match that I could.
People mocked my talent, people mocked my skill. And yet, my resolve was not killed. I continued to press on. I continued to work. And now? Well, I’ve amassed a small catalog of beautiful bouts that no one can dispute.
And in a few more days, I’ll add another one to that list. Ultimate Resolve—Fujiwara versus Shields for the Redemption Wrestling Heavyweight Championship.
Now, I could sit here and attempt to talk a lot of trash about Mr. Shields. Nonetheless, I feel most of my words would come off as hollow. There are many facts about Mr. Shields that cannot be disputed.
1. He has more wins than anyone in Redemption Wrestling.
2. He’s the longest reigning champion in the promotion. He will have reached about 168 days by the time our match rolls around
3. He’s been perfect, in terms of successful defenses.
4. He’ll be coming out firing on all cylinders.
One could question his actions and motives at times. However, I’m not a judge nor executor…
Although, I will mention this. Following his nefarious actions on the last show, I should be quite furious. Most would agree that I should have come onto this audio log and ripped him a new one off jump. Hmmm, fortunately for Mr. Shields, I’m not most people. I’m a bit more, understanding, shall we shall.
I find it curious that as Ultimate Resolve has approached, Mr. Shield's has grown to be more erratic. He’s resorted to pitiful intimidation and misdirection tactics. He’s taken paltry digs at me on Twitter (yes, I’ve been made abreast). Hmm that seems to be out of nature for the “King of the Heavyweights” nature.
Nonetheless, I don’t take it to heart. I know what it steams from.
You see, for one of the first few time in his championship reign, Mr. Shields is threatened. He is insecure. He can throw out foolish conjectures all he’d like, but in the pit of his stomach he knows that this won’t be an easy match for him.
He had a chance to stop this match from happening during the Global Cup. And, he was unsuccessful, was he not? In a low pressure situation, he failed to defeat me, in a area and region of Japan that he ignorantly assumed would swing in his favor.
So now, he’s frightened.
...What are you truly frightened of, Mr. Shields? Are you fearful of embarrassment? You talk a large game, and know you must back it up. Are you afraid of the match itself? Sure, it will be first, just as our first one was. Hmm, perhaps it will be even stiffer. Or, maybe you are afraid of the climb back up? Take it from me, oh it’s oh so very taxing climbing back up that mountain when you’ve been kicked off of it.
Matthew, I understand what you are going through right now; I really do. However, I cannot offer up any sympathy for you. I cannot, and I will not.
Yes, the Redemption Heavyweight Championship is on the line. That’s what most people will focus on. Nonetheless, the stakes are even higher, aren’t they Matthew?
The match is about your legacy in this company…
This match is about your legacy in Japan…
And this match is about my legacy in this sport…
For those reasons, and a few others, I’ll be fighting with all of my might. And when all is said and done, I can promise you that it will be a match that will go down in history, Redemption or otherwise.
...Now, let me end with this, Mr. Shields. At Ultimate Resolve, I will not be intimidated; I will not be shook. This is not my first rodeo on the big stage. I was a two-time world champion, way before Redemption Wrestling was even thought of. So, needless to say, I know what it will take to walk into this match and become victorious.
To wish you good luck would be disingenuous on my end. So, I’ll end with this—let’s have a classic, shall we?
May I just be honest and speak from the heart for a moment?
I stand before you as the Global Cup winner. As it stands, I've accomplished something that's never been done in Redemption before; I carved out a mighty chunk of history for myself. During that grand odyssey, I bested the former Genesis Champion, the current Heavyweight Champion, and the man who tried to quash my return to the sport.
I accomplished something truly marvelous…
And to think, I was highly skeptical about the tournament when it first began.Perhaps it was due to the lack of available information at the time. Or, maybe it was because I was weary and exhausted from being entrenched in Genesis contention. Therefore, my expectations were not high. I told myself I’d just got out there and do what I love—wrestle.
In truth, that’s all I ever wanted to do during the venture. As I’ve said numerous times before, my main goal in coming to Redemption was to prove to myself that I still had the ability to perform at a high caliber, at a high level. I did not capture the Genesis Championship, true enough. However, each and every time I stepped into the ring, I intended to make it the best match that I could.
People mocked my talent, people mocked my skill. And yet, my resolve was not killed. I continued to press on. I continued to work. And now? Well, I’ve amassed a small catalog of beautiful bouts that no one can dispute.
And in a few more days, I’ll add another one to that list. Ultimate Resolve—Fujiwara versus Shields for the Redemption Wrestling Heavyweight Championship.
Now, I could sit here and attempt to talk a lot of trash about Mr. Shields. Nonetheless, I feel most of my words would come off as hollow. There are many facts about Mr. Shields that cannot be disputed.
1. He has more wins than anyone in Redemption Wrestling.
2. He’s the longest reigning champion in the promotion. He will have reached about 168 days by the time our match rolls around
3. He’s been perfect, in terms of successful defenses.
4. He’ll be coming out firing on all cylinders.
One could question his actions and motives at times. However, I’m not a judge nor executor…
Although, I will mention this. Following his nefarious actions on the last show, I should be quite furious. Most would agree that I should have come onto this audio log and ripped him a new one off jump. Hmmm, fortunately for Mr. Shields, I’m not most people. I’m a bit more, understanding, shall we shall.
I find it curious that as Ultimate Resolve has approached, Mr. Shield's has grown to be more erratic. He’s resorted to pitiful intimidation and misdirection tactics. He’s taken paltry digs at me on Twitter (yes, I’ve been made abreast). Hmm that seems to be out of nature for the “King of the Heavyweights” nature.
Nonetheless, I don’t take it to heart. I know what it steams from.
You see, for one of the first few time in his championship reign, Mr. Shields is threatened. He is insecure. He can throw out foolish conjectures all he’d like, but in the pit of his stomach he knows that this won’t be an easy match for him.
He had a chance to stop this match from happening during the Global Cup. And, he was unsuccessful, was he not? In a low pressure situation, he failed to defeat me, in a area and region of Japan that he ignorantly assumed would swing in his favor.
So now, he’s frightened.
...What are you truly frightened of, Mr. Shields? Are you fearful of embarrassment? You talk a large game, and know you must back it up. Are you afraid of the match itself? Sure, it will be first, just as our first one was. Hmm, perhaps it will be even stiffer. Or, maybe you are afraid of the climb back up? Take it from me, oh it’s oh so very taxing climbing back up that mountain when you’ve been kicked off of it.
Matthew, I understand what you are going through right now; I really do. However, I cannot offer up any sympathy for you. I cannot, and I will not.
Yes, the Redemption Heavyweight Championship is on the line. That’s what most people will focus on. Nonetheless, the stakes are even higher, aren’t they Matthew?
The match is about your legacy in this company…
This match is about your legacy in Japan…
And this match is about my legacy in this sport…
For those reasons, and a few others, I’ll be fighting with all of my might. And when all is said and done, I can promise you that it will be a match that will go down in history, Redemption or otherwise.
...Now, let me end with this, Mr. Shields. At Ultimate Resolve, I will not be intimidated; I will not be shook. This is not my first rodeo on the big stage. I was a two-time world champion, way before Redemption Wrestling was even thought of. So, needless to say, I know what it will take to walk into this match and become victorious.
To wish you good luck would be disingenuous on my end. So, I’ll end with this—let’s have a classic, shall we?
