Post by Drew Stevenson on Jun 9, 2016 11:51:04 GMT -6
The day was sunny and beautiful, not a cloud in sight. Sitting in a rocking chair on my small little porch, I was really enjoying this new house that I purchased in Japan because everything was so peaceful, which is something that I'm not used to back in the States. Having received a notification earlier in the day that Shawna filmed her first promo for our match, I finally decided to say my piece while enjoying this beautiful weather.
Stevenson: You know Shawna, out of everything that you had to say, you proved to me what I already knew about you: that being that you're predictable. Every single word that came out of your mouth? I have already heard it, ten times over and I have already apologized for it, ten times over as well. So you see, last week on Unstoppable when I said that I wasn't going to apologize anymore? I meant just that, I have already apologized more than enough and since you are obviously hard of hearing; I have already stated that I don't blame your husband for doing what he did.
Clasping my hands together, I decided to lean forward so that I could get a much closer look at the camera.
Stevenson: But you know what? I'm not going to sit here and continue to beat the dead horse, that's just not going to happen. I said what I needed to last week so as far as being Mr. nice guy? I'm not going to go that route with you Shawna because quite frankly, it's going to do me absolutely no good.
So since we are telling it like it is, let's get down to business, shall we? Yes, at one point in time, I touched your belly while you were pregnant and all of that other stuff: that's a reality and it happened. Yes, at one point in time, I rode up and down the road with you guys, that happened as well. But we both know, times have drastically changed, now haven't they?
Before we start, I know in your next promo that you're going to spin a story about how I’m showing my true colors and that isn't it at all, I tried showing you my true colors when I apologized and I figured since neither of you are going to accept that I'm just going to let bygones be bygones and fight fire with fire, because that's what it's going to take, am I right?
Sitting there for a moment, I already knew the answer but I was being hypothetical. Lowering my head for a moment, I nodded it as a sign of approval because I'm ready for this one and let me tell you: it's definitely one that Shawna is not going to win.
Stevenson: Now I know that you want me to address everything that you said but truthfully? I have already done that more than I need to so let's talk about the elephant in the room. I know what you're thinking, what is he talking about? Well trust me, things are about to get really juicy!
Back during MSW’s first season, everybody already knows that I was the head of talent relations while my uncle successfully ran this company. However, let's talk about the things that people really didn't know.
Let me start off by saying you are a fantastic wrestler, nobody can take that away from you. You're big, you're strong and yes; you have a lot of experience but here's the thing about you Shawna: you're a follower and not a leader!
But that's your cross to bear, not mine and I like your confidence: thinking that you're actually going to beat me because here's the thing – you're good, and you could've been one of the best that this company has ever seen but you weren't able to accomplish that and do you want to know why? Because in my humble opinion, you weren't consistent. Say what you want and yeah, I have had a lot more injuries than you but that's because I don't take a lot of time off, I am constantly on the go where as you? You spend most of your time at home, now as a mother I do believe but before your guys’ child came along? Why weren't you here, putting in the time and hours like everybody else? Yeah, you were here for a little while and when you was here? You were a force to be reckoned with, there's no denying that but here's the thing Shawna: you're no longer that same woman who faced and beat Artemis over in RWD!
Taking a moment to pause, I sat there to let everything sink in.
Stevenson: Yeah I know, you said that I would undermine you or something of the sort but that's not the case Shawna because I acknowledge that you're good and I know that you still have some gas left in the tank but you're trying to fight a war that you're not going to win.
But you know what, I tried to avoid this war. I sat back and accepted your husband wrapping that steel chair around my head because as I already stated, I deserved it and I'm sure that I deserve a bit more but is this really something that you want to stick your nose in? Does Frank not have the balls to do it himself or does he want you to soften me up so it will make his job a little bit easier?
Whatever the case may be, when we go from bell to bell: I promise you that it won't be your hand raised as the winner Shawna.
Shaking my head, I mean absolutely every word that comes out of my mouth, even though I know Shawna will continue to cry and whine about how I am underestimating her. Rising to my feet, I didn't have a lot left to say because I am sick and tired of covering things that I have already covered weeks ago.
Stevenson: Oh I’m aware that my words sound repetitious but sometimes Shawna? There's just no other way to say something other than how it has to be said. Now take this as a speech if you want but it's not, it's the honest to God truth and the reality is: I'm going to put you down and if Artemis has shown us anything throughout this company's history, it's that you're not impassable!
Flashing a wink at the camera, I knew that wasn't going to sit well with her but I didn't care because it was the truth. Walking inside of my small home here in Japan, I grabbed my jacket before heading outside to take a nice jog through the Cherry Blossom Field.
Stevenson: You know Shawna, out of everything that you had to say, you proved to me what I already knew about you: that being that you're predictable. Every single word that came out of your mouth? I have already heard it, ten times over and I have already apologized for it, ten times over as well. So you see, last week on Unstoppable when I said that I wasn't going to apologize anymore? I meant just that, I have already apologized more than enough and since you are obviously hard of hearing; I have already stated that I don't blame your husband for doing what he did.
Clasping my hands together, I decided to lean forward so that I could get a much closer look at the camera.
Stevenson: But you know what? I'm not going to sit here and continue to beat the dead horse, that's just not going to happen. I said what I needed to last week so as far as being Mr. nice guy? I'm not going to go that route with you Shawna because quite frankly, it's going to do me absolutely no good.
So since we are telling it like it is, let's get down to business, shall we? Yes, at one point in time, I touched your belly while you were pregnant and all of that other stuff: that's a reality and it happened. Yes, at one point in time, I rode up and down the road with you guys, that happened as well. But we both know, times have drastically changed, now haven't they?
Before we start, I know in your next promo that you're going to spin a story about how I’m showing my true colors and that isn't it at all, I tried showing you my true colors when I apologized and I figured since neither of you are going to accept that I'm just going to let bygones be bygones and fight fire with fire, because that's what it's going to take, am I right?
Sitting there for a moment, I already knew the answer but I was being hypothetical. Lowering my head for a moment, I nodded it as a sign of approval because I'm ready for this one and let me tell you: it's definitely one that Shawna is not going to win.
Stevenson: Now I know that you want me to address everything that you said but truthfully? I have already done that more than I need to so let's talk about the elephant in the room. I know what you're thinking, what is he talking about? Well trust me, things are about to get really juicy!
Back during MSW’s first season, everybody already knows that I was the head of talent relations while my uncle successfully ran this company. However, let's talk about the things that people really didn't know.
Let me start off by saying you are a fantastic wrestler, nobody can take that away from you. You're big, you're strong and yes; you have a lot of experience but here's the thing about you Shawna: you're a follower and not a leader!
But that's your cross to bear, not mine and I like your confidence: thinking that you're actually going to beat me because here's the thing – you're good, and you could've been one of the best that this company has ever seen but you weren't able to accomplish that and do you want to know why? Because in my humble opinion, you weren't consistent. Say what you want and yeah, I have had a lot more injuries than you but that's because I don't take a lot of time off, I am constantly on the go where as you? You spend most of your time at home, now as a mother I do believe but before your guys’ child came along? Why weren't you here, putting in the time and hours like everybody else? Yeah, you were here for a little while and when you was here? You were a force to be reckoned with, there's no denying that but here's the thing Shawna: you're no longer that same woman who faced and beat Artemis over in RWD!
Taking a moment to pause, I sat there to let everything sink in.
Stevenson: Yeah I know, you said that I would undermine you or something of the sort but that's not the case Shawna because I acknowledge that you're good and I know that you still have some gas left in the tank but you're trying to fight a war that you're not going to win.
But you know what, I tried to avoid this war. I sat back and accepted your husband wrapping that steel chair around my head because as I already stated, I deserved it and I'm sure that I deserve a bit more but is this really something that you want to stick your nose in? Does Frank not have the balls to do it himself or does he want you to soften me up so it will make his job a little bit easier?
Whatever the case may be, when we go from bell to bell: I promise you that it won't be your hand raised as the winner Shawna.
Shaking my head, I mean absolutely every word that comes out of my mouth, even though I know Shawna will continue to cry and whine about how I am underestimating her. Rising to my feet, I didn't have a lot left to say because I am sick and tired of covering things that I have already covered weeks ago.
Stevenson: Oh I’m aware that my words sound repetitious but sometimes Shawna? There's just no other way to say something other than how it has to be said. Now take this as a speech if you want but it's not, it's the honest to God truth and the reality is: I'm going to put you down and if Artemis has shown us anything throughout this company's history, it's that you're not impassable!
Flashing a wink at the camera, I knew that wasn't going to sit well with her but I didn't care because it was the truth. Walking inside of my small home here in Japan, I grabbed my jacket before heading outside to take a nice jog through the Cherry Blossom Field.