Post by HEEL on Apr 19, 2014 16:48:26 GMT -6
| | .. when you drop everything that's brought you to the proverbial table, you're conceding. By Peyton Von Licht forgetting where he came from and who he was, he played directly into the hands of The Architect.. which is exactly what Bryce wanted. He didn't want to simply beat Peyton.. no, instead, he wanted to DECIMATE Peyton.. simply because, Peyton is everything 'good' that makes the MSW what it is. He's the hero that the fans can chant and cheer for- he's the one that's able to be made into a favorite. By The Architect crushing PVL beneath the sole of his foot- that further solidifies Bryce's place within Missouri State Wrestling; the ULTIMATE bad guy. The one- the only, the killer of heroes, the breaker of dreams.
It's hard to spin it anymore than it already has been- Bryce Manning and Peyton Von Licht is polar-opposites. They're on different sides of the spectrum- Bryce is bad- Peyton is good, but as Bryce said.. Peyton Von Licht has yet to experience his personal 'darkest hour'. He has yet to experience the pain and torture of losing everything that makes him who he is.. despite willingly admitting to drop the cowl and the self-references of being a 'hero', Peyton's still considers himself as much, which is why the only way to properly end it all- to bring Peyton to his knees to WORSHIP the ground The Architect walks on..
.. is to end it; is to make it as painful of an experience as he can imagine... And in the end- what's more painful than The Spineshanker? What's a more feared finisher within the ranks of the MSW? The impact of Bryce bringing your spine across his out-stretched knee, essentially bending the human skeleton in ways unimaginable. Ask those who have fallen- ask those who have felt the excruciating pain of being broken by The Spineshanker.. It's not a fun experience-
But it's definitely one that's in Peyton Von Licht's immediate future. | |
[ Unlike previous promos- the scene opens up on a zoomed in angle of The Architect; the camera was focused directly on his face. With his eyes piercing into the camera, it didn't take too long for that cocky smirk of his to spread across the left side of his face all as he adjusted his positioning so he was back in the center of the camera. ]
".. don't drop the hero shtick Peyton, it's the only redeem'n quality you've got. Run around with a cowl- maybe add a cape, download Photoshop and even craft a logo! Do what you've gotta do brother, 'cause as long as you perceive yourself to be a hero.. I'll enjoy think'n of myself as the villain, one that'd GLADLY take you down.. and make it hurt in the fuck'n process."
[ Per usual, the tone of his voice was fixed onto cocky mode. ]
"I think you're sadly mistaken.. You think Stevenson doesn't realize how much of a hero you are? You don't understand the way that family thinks.. I've been around them much longer than you have, I understand them. I know that for everything one move they make- they've got two or three planned out AHEAD of that.. which is why I always find a way to outsmart them. Drew might be a 'legend' but ask him how many times he's beaten me. Danny might be the force behind independent wrestling's resurrection.. but ask who his primary player is- it's me. You know why Peyton? It's 'cause I see what they're able to do- just like I see that Danny sees you as the hero- Danny sees you as his personal Cinderella Man. He wants that feel-good story to be the reason why MSW shoots past the opposition, he wants not'n more than to have Peyton Von fuck'n Licht to take out The Architect and capture the MSW Championship at the event's first SuperCard over either Bonecrusher or Smart.. how could he not? It'd be everythin' that a fairy-tale is made up of.. but Danny completely underestimated how focused I am on make'n sure that fairy-tale crashes and burns. Danny underestimated how much fun I have ruin'n his plans- and the major one it seems.. It's BUST'N his fuck'n bracket and knock'n out his hero."
[ Locking both hands together as the camera pulled away from Bryce's face, The Architect continued. ]
"You know.. I'm beginnin' to think that you realize it's too late- that even Danny Stevenson's subtle endorsement can't save you now. It's beginnin' to set in that as far as you've come in this tournament which is a great achievement for a C level player.. it's the end of the line, kid. And I'll applaud you.. I'll give credit where credit is due, you've gotten past some tough obstacles, you've opened eyes.. but at the end of the day..? You're not good enough to beat me Peyton.. and that's the bottom line brother. I'm not gonna beat around the bush, I'm not gonna lace this any differently.. you want the truth, right? You want to hear it straight from the horse's mouth? I don't think you're good enough to hang in the ring with me, let alone pin my shoulders for a three count or make me tap out. I'm NOT like anyone else on this roster.. I don't know how many times I need to repeat my fuck'n self, but it's the truth. Let's avoid all the bullshit and cut to the nitty-fuck'n-gritty.. When that bell rings, you stand no shot in hell of take'n me out.. NONE."
[ That BARK he was able to pull off when he pronounced different words gave him some.. mystique, almost like a unparalleled confidence. With the camera still fixed in on Bryce's upper torso- mainly his face though, he spoke again. ]
"I'll do YOU the favor of cut'n the bullshit- unlike what that jackass Bryan York may think, it ain't 'bout politics. It's all 'bout skill and talent and I.. don't.. think you can beat me. In my head.."
[ Tapping at the right side of his head with his index finger- Bryce nodded. ]
".. I can't see it. I've ran through the situations.. I've tried to imagine a scenario that I fuck up so badly where I leave an open'n for you to step in and capitalize, but I- I can't see it. I don't know of any situation where Peyton Von Licht leaves Unstoppable as the number one contender for the Missouri State Wrestling Championship.. It's not feasible.. There's absolutely no fuck'n logic behind that think'n Peyton, you know that! You understand that as much as you WANT the MSW Championship.. You're not capable of hold'n that title and do'n it justice! You know that the MSW Champion is the man who represents the company- you think MSW gets further with the title on your shoulder compared to mine? I'm seasoned, Peyton- I've been there.. I've done that. Where's your experience, kid? Beat'n 'Mulligan' for some title in Canada that ain't no-fuck'n-body cares about?! Well.. I ain't 'Mulligan', kid- I'm Bryce FUCK'N Manning- The Architect and when we clash- as God as my witness Peyton, you're gonna not just get the most focused Bryce Manning in a while- but one dead fuck'n set on smash'n Danny Stevenson's chosen one and kick'n your punk-ass to the curb!"
[ Spoken with a 'matter of factly tone' of his, The Architect paused for a brief second all as he allowed his words to sit in. Stroking his goatee in between his fingers, he didn't break his attention off of the camera.. Not at all. ]
".. the mistake you're make'n aside of the obvious of forget'n where you came from.. is you think'n that we're equal. No Peyton, we're not equal- you may be a human- a simple fuck'n employee.. me? I'm MSW's franchise, I'm MSW's Michael Jordan- Joe Montana, Wayne Gretzky and Babe Ruth. When it's all said and done- in fifty years when the blood- sweat and fuck'n sacrifices that The Architect made through his life helps put Missouri State Wrestling on the map and allows it's growth and probable move to mainstream.. It won't be Peyton Von Licht's name that's associated with the growth, but MINE! Bryce Manning's! 'Cause YOU AREN'T GOOD ENOUGH! You may be it's hero- but they come and go- Architects.. franchise players, we live.. forever."
[With yet another pause slipped into his words.. Bryce's eyes lit up suddenly as a smile, a genuine smile.. not a smirk, found it's way across of The Architect's face as he shrugged his shoulders. ]
"One thing you said though- it brings a smile to my face. No- it's not the hollow threats of 'decimate'n me' 'cause you don't got it in you to do anything of the nature.. but rather, Rorschach's infamous quote.. "I ain't locked in here with you- you're locked in here with me.." if that's the way you think.. God bless your mistaken soul. Prop yourself up on that pedestal- keep yourself propped up high on false fuck'n bravado.. 'cause you amuse me, kid. You look like a twelve-year-old dyke with that haircut- and don't get me started on the way you sound.. but it'd explain a lot on why you're the way you are. But since this whole comic book thing seems to be your gig, let me one-up you- as good as Watchmen was as a graphic novel and the film adaption, there's somethin' better out there that represents what'll happen when we're stand'n across of each other.."
[ Allowing his words to trail off, Bryce popped his knuckles- ]
".. in Gotham. Batman was thought to be untouchable. Time after time, he successfully sabotaged plots from Joker- from The Riddler, he put these men away. The Penguin? Hush? Two-Face? None of them held a candle to Batman's uncanny ability to STOP them from ruinin' the city.. but it all changed when someone who was SMARTER- STRONGER- and A HELL OF A LOT more RUTHLESS came along. See, Joker never wanted to kill Batman- Two-Face.. The Riddler? Penguin? In the end, they're afraid of what'd Joker do to them for eliminate'n his arch-nemesis. But a variable was added to Gotham City.. a masked, venom'd-out genius who had NO qualms with eliminate'n ANYONE who got in his way. When Bane was added into the equation.. Everything changed. Not only did he successful destroy Bruce Wayne.. but he did one better.. Something that's destined to happen to Peyton Von Licht.."
[ .. he trailed his words off again, all as he followed that up with a sinister chuckle. ]
"He got in Batman's head.. and in the end..? He BROKE the bat. He took Batman and he BROKE him- he BROKE his back and left him crippled- he left a gap'n hole in Gotham.. Does it all ring a bell now, Peyton? You're the vigilante- the hero who doesn't feel as if he's celebrated by those who he protects- he walks a fine line.. And me, Peyton? I'm Bane, brother.. I'm the man who'll not just take the cowl but BREAK the hero.. So at Unstoppable- much like how Bane broke Batman- Bryce breaks Peyton. The coup de grace? The Spineshanker- an honorable end for a hero.. the weapon that's broke many heroes in the past.."
[ Many wouldn't think Bryce's knowledge of comic lore existed, but he's well versed in all things Marvel, DC, Image and Darkhorse. He never went around and wore that as a badge of honor on his sleeve but The Architect knew his stuff. ]
".. to sum it all up Peyton- when it's all said and done.."
"I.. WILL.. BREAK YOU!"
[ With no theatrics, no fancy fade outs.. the camera simply faded to black. ]
".. don't drop the hero shtick Peyton, it's the only redeem'n quality you've got. Run around with a cowl- maybe add a cape, download Photoshop and even craft a logo! Do what you've gotta do brother, 'cause as long as you perceive yourself to be a hero.. I'll enjoy think'n of myself as the villain, one that'd GLADLY take you down.. and make it hurt in the fuck'n process."
[ Per usual, the tone of his voice was fixed onto cocky mode. ]
"I think you're sadly mistaken.. You think Stevenson doesn't realize how much of a hero you are? You don't understand the way that family thinks.. I've been around them much longer than you have, I understand them. I know that for everything one move they make- they've got two or three planned out AHEAD of that.. which is why I always find a way to outsmart them. Drew might be a 'legend' but ask him how many times he's beaten me. Danny might be the force behind independent wrestling's resurrection.. but ask who his primary player is- it's me. You know why Peyton? It's 'cause I see what they're able to do- just like I see that Danny sees you as the hero- Danny sees you as his personal Cinderella Man. He wants that feel-good story to be the reason why MSW shoots past the opposition, he wants not'n more than to have Peyton Von fuck'n Licht to take out The Architect and capture the MSW Championship at the event's first SuperCard over either Bonecrusher or Smart.. how could he not? It'd be everythin' that a fairy-tale is made up of.. but Danny completely underestimated how focused I am on make'n sure that fairy-tale crashes and burns. Danny underestimated how much fun I have ruin'n his plans- and the major one it seems.. It's BUST'N his fuck'n bracket and knock'n out his hero."
[ Locking both hands together as the camera pulled away from Bryce's face, The Architect continued. ]
"You know.. I'm beginnin' to think that you realize it's too late- that even Danny Stevenson's subtle endorsement can't save you now. It's beginnin' to set in that as far as you've come in this tournament which is a great achievement for a C level player.. it's the end of the line, kid. And I'll applaud you.. I'll give credit where credit is due, you've gotten past some tough obstacles, you've opened eyes.. but at the end of the day..? You're not good enough to beat me Peyton.. and that's the bottom line brother. I'm not gonna beat around the bush, I'm not gonna lace this any differently.. you want the truth, right? You want to hear it straight from the horse's mouth? I don't think you're good enough to hang in the ring with me, let alone pin my shoulders for a three count or make me tap out. I'm NOT like anyone else on this roster.. I don't know how many times I need to repeat my fuck'n self, but it's the truth. Let's avoid all the bullshit and cut to the nitty-fuck'n-gritty.. When that bell rings, you stand no shot in hell of take'n me out.. NONE."
[ That BARK he was able to pull off when he pronounced different words gave him some.. mystique, almost like a unparalleled confidence. With the camera still fixed in on Bryce's upper torso- mainly his face though, he spoke again. ]
"I'll do YOU the favor of cut'n the bullshit- unlike what that jackass Bryan York may think, it ain't 'bout politics. It's all 'bout skill and talent and I.. don't.. think you can beat me. In my head.."
[ Tapping at the right side of his head with his index finger- Bryce nodded. ]
".. I can't see it. I've ran through the situations.. I've tried to imagine a scenario that I fuck up so badly where I leave an open'n for you to step in and capitalize, but I- I can't see it. I don't know of any situation where Peyton Von Licht leaves Unstoppable as the number one contender for the Missouri State Wrestling Championship.. It's not feasible.. There's absolutely no fuck'n logic behind that think'n Peyton, you know that! You understand that as much as you WANT the MSW Championship.. You're not capable of hold'n that title and do'n it justice! You know that the MSW Champion is the man who represents the company- you think MSW gets further with the title on your shoulder compared to mine? I'm seasoned, Peyton- I've been there.. I've done that. Where's your experience, kid? Beat'n 'Mulligan' for some title in Canada that ain't no-fuck'n-body cares about?! Well.. I ain't 'Mulligan', kid- I'm Bryce FUCK'N Manning- The Architect and when we clash- as God as my witness Peyton, you're gonna not just get the most focused Bryce Manning in a while- but one dead fuck'n set on smash'n Danny Stevenson's chosen one and kick'n your punk-ass to the curb!"
[ Spoken with a 'matter of factly tone' of his, The Architect paused for a brief second all as he allowed his words to sit in. Stroking his goatee in between his fingers, he didn't break his attention off of the camera.. Not at all. ]
".. the mistake you're make'n aside of the obvious of forget'n where you came from.. is you think'n that we're equal. No Peyton, we're not equal- you may be a human- a simple fuck'n employee.. me? I'm MSW's franchise, I'm MSW's Michael Jordan- Joe Montana, Wayne Gretzky and Babe Ruth. When it's all said and done- in fifty years when the blood- sweat and fuck'n sacrifices that The Architect made through his life helps put Missouri State Wrestling on the map and allows it's growth and probable move to mainstream.. It won't be Peyton Von Licht's name that's associated with the growth, but MINE! Bryce Manning's! 'Cause YOU AREN'T GOOD ENOUGH! You may be it's hero- but they come and go- Architects.. franchise players, we live.. forever."
[With yet another pause slipped into his words.. Bryce's eyes lit up suddenly as a smile, a genuine smile.. not a smirk, found it's way across of The Architect's face as he shrugged his shoulders. ]
"One thing you said though- it brings a smile to my face. No- it's not the hollow threats of 'decimate'n me' 'cause you don't got it in you to do anything of the nature.. but rather, Rorschach's infamous quote.. "I ain't locked in here with you- you're locked in here with me.." if that's the way you think.. God bless your mistaken soul. Prop yourself up on that pedestal- keep yourself propped up high on false fuck'n bravado.. 'cause you amuse me, kid. You look like a twelve-year-old dyke with that haircut- and don't get me started on the way you sound.. but it'd explain a lot on why you're the way you are. But since this whole comic book thing seems to be your gig, let me one-up you- as good as Watchmen was as a graphic novel and the film adaption, there's somethin' better out there that represents what'll happen when we're stand'n across of each other.."
[ Allowing his words to trail off, Bryce popped his knuckles- ]
".. in Gotham. Batman was thought to be untouchable. Time after time, he successfully sabotaged plots from Joker- from The Riddler, he put these men away. The Penguin? Hush? Two-Face? None of them held a candle to Batman's uncanny ability to STOP them from ruinin' the city.. but it all changed when someone who was SMARTER- STRONGER- and A HELL OF A LOT more RUTHLESS came along. See, Joker never wanted to kill Batman- Two-Face.. The Riddler? Penguin? In the end, they're afraid of what'd Joker do to them for eliminate'n his arch-nemesis. But a variable was added to Gotham City.. a masked, venom'd-out genius who had NO qualms with eliminate'n ANYONE who got in his way. When Bane was added into the equation.. Everything changed. Not only did he successful destroy Bruce Wayne.. but he did one better.. Something that's destined to happen to Peyton Von Licht.."
[ .. he trailed his words off again, all as he followed that up with a sinister chuckle. ]
"He got in Batman's head.. and in the end..? He BROKE the bat. He took Batman and he BROKE him- he BROKE his back and left him crippled- he left a gap'n hole in Gotham.. Does it all ring a bell now, Peyton? You're the vigilante- the hero who doesn't feel as if he's celebrated by those who he protects- he walks a fine line.. And me, Peyton? I'm Bane, brother.. I'm the man who'll not just take the cowl but BREAK the hero.. So at Unstoppable- much like how Bane broke Batman- Bryce breaks Peyton. The coup de grace? The Spineshanker- an honorable end for a hero.. the weapon that's broke many heroes in the past.."
[ Many wouldn't think Bryce's knowledge of comic lore existed, but he's well versed in all things Marvel, DC, Image and Darkhorse. He never went around and wore that as a badge of honor on his sleeve but The Architect knew his stuff. ]
".. to sum it all up Peyton- when it's all said and done.."
"I.. WILL.. BREAK YOU!"
[ With no theatrics, no fancy fade outs.. the camera simply faded to black. ]