Post by Jeff James on Feb 15, 2007 18:11:44 GMT -5
We open up with Jeff James in his apartment, everything is silent and the TV shows snow...He sits on the couch, leaned over with his arms resting on his lap, he looks directly at the floor before slowly tilting his head up so he can look at the camera
Jeff James: JAY O'BRIEN (pauses) Listen to that name! Listen as it echos about this room. It brings a message does it not? An undefeated wrestler...A man who has gone through an AMAZING FOUR WIN WINNING STREAK! Its unbelieveable...His gone through Jack Saffire, Marcus Chamberlain, Krusty Kid Paul AND Johnny Rotten! Oh my goodness, parents cover your children's eyes because O'Brien is here!
Chuckles
Jeff James: O'Brien...Your cockiness disgusts me. For you see, I gave you a chance to right your wrongs...Yet its as if you stand in quicksand and no longer have an escape...Only to fall into an abyss of nothingness...The rest of your career will be determined come our match. I gave you the opportunity of a life time O'Brien. But like most people before you, you went and disregarded my warnings. You shoved me aside. That right there is the biggest mistake you can possibly make. I can be the greatest of allies and the greatest of enemies. That decision lies in your hands and you chose the latter. You went on and on in a horrible attempt to belittle Rotten and I. To get into our skulls, to play mindgames to instill some sort of fear. You say that I rambled incoherently about nothing. But maybe you lack what it takes to comprehend my words. For only a handful had the balls to take my help. They are now rising stars.
He runs his hand through his hair and ties it into a ponytail
Jeff James: You may of acknowledged my accomplishments. But acknowledgment doesn't mean shit. For you see, there is only one reason you are undefeated. Your victories against Chamberlain and Saffire...Are you proud of those victories? Those two were unexperienced, they had yet to taste NAPW's level of athleticism. Thats why you beat them with ease. Krusty Kid Paul, hell of a wrestler but has his shortcomings...Sadly, he had one when he faced you...And Johnny Rotten, a man that has the potential to break the records I have set. You cheated him out of one of the most exciting matches I've seen in a while. Are you proud of that?
He smirks
Jeff James: O'Brien, I'll tell you this. Watching you throw away your talent hurts. It really does. You are the competition I was hoping to get during my TV Title tenure. Sadly, I was forced to go against the Kurtis' and Nightmare. They too have thrown away their talent. You know O'Brien, I've been thinking...Maybe you are just THAT damn good...(laughs) I said maybe O'Brien, don't let that get to your head!
You know, I really wish I had more to use against you in our upcoming match. I mean...You don't really have THAT much footage to look at. I've seen four matches and already I know how to play your game. Doesn't that suck? For someone who's "unbeatable" You really should learn how to keep your opponent guessing. I mean, I see all of your moves coming. The roll-up and the use of the ropes? Shit, I saw that coming before you even thought of it! See, I keep my opponent on their toes. I surprise you with every move that I hit. I'm telling ya kid, I can teach you soo much.
We cut to a view of a ring, Jeff James standing in the middle, we zoom in and its back to the promo
Jeff James: (looking directly into the camera) EXPERIENCE! (echo) Thats what you are in NEED of O'Brien. You need in-ring experience if you hope to succeed. Your not going to get it with an undefeated streak. I've mentioned it before, you need to TASTE defeat. I'm not talking about just pressing your lips against it. I'm talking about you need to make-out with defeat...Er...Weird I know.
But then again, you get my point.
Yawns
Jeff James: Maybe you should do something spectacular in our match. Show off a new move, or showcase some sort of skill you have. (pause) You do have skill right? I mean, from what I've seen your skill with the mic needs drastic improvement. But I'm pretty damn sure you have at least some sort of in-ring skill. But then again, you could be the kind of guy who can't put his money where his mouth is...I mean, ever hear of beginners luck? Shit, everyone experiences it at least once in their lifetime...Maybe this is your experience.
A click is heard and this recording is played.
"JOB: After all, I’ve already proven that I’m the number one rookie – and now? Now it’s time to start adding the big boys. Jeff James? You’re up, buddy."
The recording ends and it echos slightly throughout the empty gym. Jeff James laughs then switches almost instantaneously to a serious expression
Jeff James: The...Number one...Rookie? I (BLEEP)ing knew it! Your a rookie! Aww, your brand spanking new to this game aren't you? Thats cute. Hell, I remember when I first started. MAN I didn't have a clue what the hell I was doing? Who...exactly trained you?
I mean looking at you -If I was a trainer- You wouldn't be the kind of person I'd like to train. I mean, I need to see some spunk. Your just re-using a persona seen too much in wrestling these days.
Oh you know what I mean. "The cocky rookie who believes he that a few wins makes him "undefeatable"
I've seen it happen too many times. Some pretty good talent too. They get put into a HUGE match and then they are just SQUASHED...Gah, the fans just never forgive 'em. Its heartbreaking. (sighs) Looks like I have to be the one who does it to ya buddy. But no worries, I'll make you look as good as possible. But the minute you do that flip...Ah, the good ol' James Effect.
But maybe you will get me down for the 3. Who knows, fate plays its games. We're pawns, we really have no say in how things go.
I'll give it my all -as usual- and you'll do the same. In the end, if fate doesn't have its say in things. Then it just shows who's the better athlete. But sadly, when you see this promo. You'll resort to your childish antics. Telling me how much better you are then the whole world. (sighs) Y'know, I'll be nice today. I'll give you one last opportunity to take my help. I'm offering you a much more successful wrestling career. Are you man enough to admit your wrongs and correct them? Or will you continue this downward spiral?
How much longer do you think the almighty Jay O'Brien will stay undefeated? Honestly, tell me. For once in your life be real. Stop putting up these fronts and be Jay O'Brien. Or is this how you want to be? Do you want to shove the people who want to help you aside? I hardly know you past a wrestling basis and I want to help you. Does that not mean anything to you? A complete stranger, offering to help another man become better! I want you to be better than me. I want your career to thrive, even if I have to risk ruining mine. Its how I am. I've said this a million times and I'll say it again. Wrestling is not about how much of an (BLEEP) you can be, or how badly you can injure your opponent; Wrestling is about going into that ring and putting on a match so spectacular that the fans go home knowing their money was worth it. This isn't just a sport anymore Jay. This is a lifestyle. Your live REVOLVES around wrestling. Once you get in theres no way out. It consumes your life.
This job...if thats how you want to call it. This job pushes you to limits like no other sport. Sooner or Later things go sour and you will lose Jay. I want to help you prevent that as long as possible.
But sadly, I'm looking on winning our match.
I'll wait till your next reply before I continue. And if you do shove my help aside this time. Your not going to get the nice Jeff James. Your going to get the Jeff James that took one of the greatest tag teams in the world (DX of course) to their limits and got only milliseconds away from winning the titles. You don't want that Jay.
Fade To Black
Jeff James: JAY O'BRIEN (pauses) Listen to that name! Listen as it echos about this room. It brings a message does it not? An undefeated wrestler...A man who has gone through an AMAZING FOUR WIN WINNING STREAK! Its unbelieveable...His gone through Jack Saffire, Marcus Chamberlain, Krusty Kid Paul AND Johnny Rotten! Oh my goodness, parents cover your children's eyes because O'Brien is here!
Chuckles
Jeff James: O'Brien...Your cockiness disgusts me. For you see, I gave you a chance to right your wrongs...Yet its as if you stand in quicksand and no longer have an escape...Only to fall into an abyss of nothingness...The rest of your career will be determined come our match. I gave you the opportunity of a life time O'Brien. But like most people before you, you went and disregarded my warnings. You shoved me aside. That right there is the biggest mistake you can possibly make. I can be the greatest of allies and the greatest of enemies. That decision lies in your hands and you chose the latter. You went on and on in a horrible attempt to belittle Rotten and I. To get into our skulls, to play mindgames to instill some sort of fear. You say that I rambled incoherently about nothing. But maybe you lack what it takes to comprehend my words. For only a handful had the balls to take my help. They are now rising stars.
He runs his hand through his hair and ties it into a ponytail
Jeff James: You may of acknowledged my accomplishments. But acknowledgment doesn't mean shit. For you see, there is only one reason you are undefeated. Your victories against Chamberlain and Saffire...Are you proud of those victories? Those two were unexperienced, they had yet to taste NAPW's level of athleticism. Thats why you beat them with ease. Krusty Kid Paul, hell of a wrestler but has his shortcomings...Sadly, he had one when he faced you...And Johnny Rotten, a man that has the potential to break the records I have set. You cheated him out of one of the most exciting matches I've seen in a while. Are you proud of that?
He smirks
Jeff James: O'Brien, I'll tell you this. Watching you throw away your talent hurts. It really does. You are the competition I was hoping to get during my TV Title tenure. Sadly, I was forced to go against the Kurtis' and Nightmare. They too have thrown away their talent. You know O'Brien, I've been thinking...Maybe you are just THAT damn good...(laughs) I said maybe O'Brien, don't let that get to your head!
You know, I really wish I had more to use against you in our upcoming match. I mean...You don't really have THAT much footage to look at. I've seen four matches and already I know how to play your game. Doesn't that suck? For someone who's "unbeatable" You really should learn how to keep your opponent guessing. I mean, I see all of your moves coming. The roll-up and the use of the ropes? Shit, I saw that coming before you even thought of it! See, I keep my opponent on their toes. I surprise you with every move that I hit. I'm telling ya kid, I can teach you soo much.
We cut to a view of a ring, Jeff James standing in the middle, we zoom in and its back to the promo
Jeff James: (looking directly into the camera) EXPERIENCE! (echo) Thats what you are in NEED of O'Brien. You need in-ring experience if you hope to succeed. Your not going to get it with an undefeated streak. I've mentioned it before, you need to TASTE defeat. I'm not talking about just pressing your lips against it. I'm talking about you need to make-out with defeat...Er...Weird I know.
But then again, you get my point.
Yawns
Jeff James: Maybe you should do something spectacular in our match. Show off a new move, or showcase some sort of skill you have. (pause) You do have skill right? I mean, from what I've seen your skill with the mic needs drastic improvement. But I'm pretty damn sure you have at least some sort of in-ring skill. But then again, you could be the kind of guy who can't put his money where his mouth is...I mean, ever hear of beginners luck? Shit, everyone experiences it at least once in their lifetime...Maybe this is your experience.
A click is heard and this recording is played.
"JOB: After all, I’ve already proven that I’m the number one rookie – and now? Now it’s time to start adding the big boys. Jeff James? You’re up, buddy."
The recording ends and it echos slightly throughout the empty gym. Jeff James laughs then switches almost instantaneously to a serious expression
Jeff James: The...Number one...Rookie? I (BLEEP)ing knew it! Your a rookie! Aww, your brand spanking new to this game aren't you? Thats cute. Hell, I remember when I first started. MAN I didn't have a clue what the hell I was doing? Who...exactly trained you?
I mean looking at you -If I was a trainer- You wouldn't be the kind of person I'd like to train. I mean, I need to see some spunk. Your just re-using a persona seen too much in wrestling these days.
Oh you know what I mean. "The cocky rookie who believes he that a few wins makes him "undefeatable"
I've seen it happen too many times. Some pretty good talent too. They get put into a HUGE match and then they are just SQUASHED...Gah, the fans just never forgive 'em. Its heartbreaking. (sighs) Looks like I have to be the one who does it to ya buddy. But no worries, I'll make you look as good as possible. But the minute you do that flip...Ah, the good ol' James Effect.
But maybe you will get me down for the 3. Who knows, fate plays its games. We're pawns, we really have no say in how things go.
I'll give it my all -as usual- and you'll do the same. In the end, if fate doesn't have its say in things. Then it just shows who's the better athlete. But sadly, when you see this promo. You'll resort to your childish antics. Telling me how much better you are then the whole world. (sighs) Y'know, I'll be nice today. I'll give you one last opportunity to take my help. I'm offering you a much more successful wrestling career. Are you man enough to admit your wrongs and correct them? Or will you continue this downward spiral?
How much longer do you think the almighty Jay O'Brien will stay undefeated? Honestly, tell me. For once in your life be real. Stop putting up these fronts and be Jay O'Brien. Or is this how you want to be? Do you want to shove the people who want to help you aside? I hardly know you past a wrestling basis and I want to help you. Does that not mean anything to you? A complete stranger, offering to help another man become better! I want you to be better than me. I want your career to thrive, even if I have to risk ruining mine. Its how I am. I've said this a million times and I'll say it again. Wrestling is not about how much of an (BLEEP) you can be, or how badly you can injure your opponent; Wrestling is about going into that ring and putting on a match so spectacular that the fans go home knowing their money was worth it. This isn't just a sport anymore Jay. This is a lifestyle. Your live REVOLVES around wrestling. Once you get in theres no way out. It consumes your life.
This job...if thats how you want to call it. This job pushes you to limits like no other sport. Sooner or Later things go sour and you will lose Jay. I want to help you prevent that as long as possible.
But sadly, I'm looking on winning our match.
I'll wait till your next reply before I continue. And if you do shove my help aside this time. Your not going to get the nice Jeff James. Your going to get the Jeff James that took one of the greatest tag teams in the world (DX of course) to their limits and got only milliseconds away from winning the titles. You don't want that Jay.
Fade To Black