Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2014 15:59:25 GMT -6
2. Starting Right
The scene fades in and we find ourselves outside the home of the latest MSW wrestler, Mike Harrison. It is a beautiful, modern single-story oceanfront home in Malibu, California. The home is a masterpiece using classic Spanish architecture, located in the 80-acre MariSol community. Inside it has everything that a person could ever want and more, including home theatre, state of the art gym, wine room, two wet bars, a formal dining room, and an antiques room [Harrison's favourite room] to name but a few. And outside the perfection is personified with a fifty foot infinity edge pool, a covered courtyard for entertaining, and gardens boasting exotic, rare succulents and ferns in lit gardens with sculpted marble fountains. In short, this home defines Mike Harrison. And he didn't bat an eyelid in paying the eight figure fee to make it his home.
Despite the desire to continue to marvel in the beauty and scale of Harrison's home, we know that we have come here for another purpose, and move back to the front of house pushing aside our primal urges to skinny dip in his pool. As we reach the massive oak double doors, we ring the doorbell and wait patiently for Harrison to answer. Less than ten seconds pass before the doors open and we are greeted by the man himself dressed casually in a pair of shorts and white shirt unbuttoned halfway.
|| Mike Harrison ||
"Welcome, make yourself at home."
He smiles and steps to one side to let the camera crew inside. Once we are inside Harrison closes the door and walks towards the white leather sofa in the centre of the room and takes a seat. He leans back and relaxes casually as he begins to address the camera.
|| Mike Harrison ||
"So just in case you guys missed my debut promo last week, my name is Mike Harrison, and I am the latest wrestler to join the MSW roster.
This week I get to make my debut in the best possible way. I have been given the opportunity of a lifetime, by being placed in the tournament to earn the chance to be crowned the first MSW Champion. That is an opportunity that I welcome, and one that I look forward to making the most of when I step into the ring on Wednesday night to make my debut next week."
He pauses for a moment and readjusts his position slightly on the sofa, stretching his arms out wide along the top of the sofa.
|| Mike Harrison ||
"My opponent this week is a man I am familiar with. Not in the sense of having had the pleasure to face him in the ring, but I have heard of him and seen him in action. And that man is none other than The Jesus Freak, Carlos Cruz.
Now Carlos is a young kid wanting to make his mark in this business. I remember being that young overzealous kid, eager to learn, and willing to do anything and everything to make my mark. I was willing to take any chance thrown my way to make an impact. And when I got that chance, I was willing to put my body on the line. Willing to go up top to pull off a move that would make the fans and management open their eyes in awe. Willing to take a risk and go for that knockout move that can win a match in the blink of an eye. Being that type of guy helped me on my way towards becoming the wrestler I am today, and to be honest, I see some of the same traits in you, Carlos."
Harrison nods his approval.
|| Mike Harrison ||
"I bet my praise shocks you, Carlos, especially since you are well aware of my reputation. Now I am more than willing to admit that I have made some mistakes in my career to date. That I have let my animalistic side get the best of me, and do things that a man should never do to another. I know that I have strayed from the path, from the code that wrestling is built on - honour, respect, and dignity. It took me a while to realise what I had become, and while I do not regret my actions because they ultimately brought me much success, my reality check made me realise that I needed to get away from those temptations and try to get back to what I do best, and that is wrestle. And coming here to MSW has given me that opportunity.
Now I won't blame you if you do not trust me, Carlos. I bet somewhere in back of your mind is that incident that occurred a few short weeks ago when I took a sledgehammer to another man. But what you think does not bother me. Your concerns do not bother me. Because ultimately I intend to prove that I am trying to change my ways, to become a better man, and to become the type of man and wrestler that I wanted to be when I first stepped into this business more than a decade ago. The type of man that YOU ARE Carlos. Yes, I want to be the fans favourite. I want to be the guy that the fans love. That they cheer. I want to be the guy that gets them off their seat. I want to be the guy that makes them reveal in the moment. I want to be their hero..."
Harrison pauses midsentence, biting his lip. While he would not admit it to the camera, right now he is battling the urge to tear his opponent apart with a verbal diatribe. It takes a few moments before he composes himself and continues.
|| Mike Harrison ||
"Ultimately they are just words, and they will not mean a thing until my actions prove otherwise. I know that I face a battle to change my ways, and to become a better man. This week will provide me with the chance to start how I mean to go on. This is my chance to go out to that ring on Wednesday night and put on a show that the fans will never forget, and most of all, one that you will never forget Carlos. Because despite the fact that facing you has given me the inspiration to become a better man, and to kick start my career - unfortunately, I cannot, and will not, allow myself to fall to you this week.
You see, Carlos, as much as I want to become a better man, I will not change my desire and pursuit of becoming the alpha dog. I WANT to be successful. I WANT to be the first MSW Champion. And you know that I have the skill and mindset to do what I want. You have seen firsthand that I am still one of the best wrestlers around. You have seen me dominate people both physically and mentally in the ring, and this week, I intend to do the same with you. Now don't worry, that doesn't involve a sledgehammer. However, what it does involve is me going down to that ring and beating you, and leaving a lasting impression.
Remember what I said about remembering being that overzealous kid, that was eager to learn?"
Harrison arches an eyebrow, posing with a quizzical look for the camera.
|| Mike Harrison ||
"That holds a precedence in this match this week. You are the apprentice. I am the master. You may not want to admit it, but you still have much to learn about this business and what it takes to perform in that ring. It isn't all about fancy moves. Oh no. Performing in that ring is as much about psychology as it is being physical. There is as much psychology, as there is physicality that goes on in that ring. There are many nuances that the average fan never picks up on, and what many blind young wrestlers miss. This week will be a lesson for you, and maybe you will pick up a thing of two from the vast set of tricks and skills that I have picked up in a decade long career. That is the benefit of facing a man like me, Carlos. Because whatever happens, win or lose, you will learn something from me.
You see, mate, when I was your age at the start of my career I always wanted to face the veterans on the roster. I looked forward to the matches because it gave me the opportunity to try and spring a surprise, and that is exactly what you will intend to do on Wednesday night. You will go down to that ring and fight hard. You will give it everything you have. You will try and find that extra ten percent. by digging deep with that grit and determination that personify you. And I will do my best to match that desire, with my own grit and determination, in order to put on the best possible match. I hope that you, like me, want to steal the spotlight. I hope that you, like me, want to prove to everyone in the building that this should have been the main event, and these fans are going to get a main event pay per view quality match on the mid card of a weekly show. I hope that you will prove me right about you being an honourable guy, a hardworking guy, that will turn up at Unstoppable and give me the fight of my career to date..."
Harrison leans forwards as he stares intently into the camera with his piercing blue eyes.
|| Mike Harrison ||
"Carlos, I look forward to facing you this week. It will be a pleasure. But don't take my pleasantries and compliments for granted, don't expect me to take you lightly, or believe that my focus is questionable - because when I get in that ring, all of that goes out of the window, and I will not hesitate to put you down, by any means necessary, in order to get into the next round of the tournament on my way to becoming the first MSW Champion.
I'll see you soon, mate."
And with that Harrison signals to the camera and our scene fades to black.