Post by Icon Lord Leon Corbin on Feb 25, 2015 12:52:55 GMT -6
Icon Corbin: Nothing Alex?
It had been a few days already and in spite of what was occurring behind the scenes it didn’t stop him from keeping his eyes on the prize. A strange thing for a champion to think or just the awareness that once that bell rings, you’re as much of a champion and contender as the opposition until that hand is raised once again. In knee length shorts and a tank top the shaven headed, bearded Ring of Honor Icon stands in the gym area of the Corbin Academy, a few onlookers just watching, unable to concentrate with such a huge Globalstar in their presence. GZW World title over his shoulder, he raises his brows with a shrug.
Icon Corbin: You’ve got that title match with me you are so anxious for and now you want to fall silent again? I would be wondering why you’ve not flooded the airwaves about how inferior I am to you but the truth is I already know the answer, don’t I? I already know why you are already too distracted to give me your absolute attention when you know full well that you fucked up royally at Crimson.
So what happened? I know the girls spoke after the show, Alex and I know that your missus is really not happy with what you did. And really, it didn’t take a genius to know that is what would happen which is why I was more than happy to let you dig your own grave. Something you seem to be doing a lot of lately, ay, mate?
He bears his teeth. No fangs but his smile was no less intimidating. Closing his eyes and looking away he nods to himself.
Icon Corbin: And I bet you tried to justify your actions, didn’t you? Just like you tried to justify what you did to me but that doesn’t matter, Alex. No one gives two fucks what you do to me. I’m a big boy with a target on his back and no real friends or allies so no one is gonna bat an eyelid if I get taken out but not everyone is in the same situation, are they? Or are they, Alex? See, I keep hearing how you are becoming the next Vicious, even on my own fucking Twirker feed and you know what? At first it really fucked me off. After all, a man like me can NEVER be duplicated or imitated and you will never be to this company or business what I am and will continue to be. But then I sat and thought about it…
I thought about it and what a CURSE it would be for you to be anything like me. Because while I stormed this industry, it didn’t come without a price and boy did I fucking pay it but could you? While I was winning titles and dodging every green-eyed monster this company possessed, the turmoil in my personal life got too great, Alex. And you know, no matter how much you try to separate the two, it will ALWAYS bleed over. It’s a lonely life this one you’re choosing and you will lose a lot more than you can win. All the titles in the world can never console you, can never soothe you when you wreck everything that you should be holding close. And even then, when do you draw the line? When you don’t like something someone has done, do you do what you did to me, to my wife? Do you lash out then as well? Will you make an exception to the rule or do you apply that same old justice system you’ve created to hide behind, Alex?
He had that all knowing look on his face, a man speaking from experience and maybe, just maybe he had more than the reason of agitating his opponent for mentioning it. But then, it was Leon and if it didn’t serve him in some way, why talk about it at all? He runs a hand over his beard.
Icon Corbin: And do you think there won’t be any consequences the moment you step foot in those arenas? Let me give you an example, because even when you’re at the fucking top, you are not exempt and if you think no one will find out, think again. I was holding two thirds of the Triple Crown, Alex. The GZW World title and the UJW Superheavyweight title and I squandered it all because I could not control myself. I lost the respect of Fujinami to the point I was as good as stripped of my belt, with no chance to ever wrestle in my favourite promotion ever again and within a matter of days I lost the GZW World title as well. All after I received a good old fashioned Monarch arse kicking, of course, because I could not draw the line between what happens in a match and how I should behave around people otherwise. My crime? I hit my own mother, Alex. Is it the worst thing I have ever done? No, not by a long shot but it’s something most find disgusting and call me a hypocrite but if my son was to ever lay his hands on Evalyn, I’d be giving him a serious whoopin’ as well.
And what do you think happens when you hurt those around you, Alex? Even those you don't touch. What happens when they feel they can’t trust you, when they lose respect for you? What happens when you are not only your own worst enemy but the only fucking company you’ve got and you have to live with that? When no one wants to be near you to the degree they will even keep your own child as far away from you as possible until you can prove you can change because you have lashed out at everyone, even hospitalising them in drunken rages and not even showing an ounce of remorse and all because they’re trying to get through to you, to make you a better person.
His brows lower, dipping in the centre. It takes him a moment but he eventually grins.
Icon Corbin: Oh I know, Alex. I’ve seen you already, flirting with it. You might have forgotten the days where we sat together and talked as friends but I haven’t. You are only one major fuck up away from developing a drink problem and when that time comes, and believe me, it will on this path, even the company won’t want to know. If they can punish an almighty fucking Corbin who apparently throws politics around like its confetti then what chance does a fucking Cross stand? It’s going to be curtain jerking and pizza with The Happy Sumo instead of legendary status and joining me in the Ring of Honor.
He chuckles, hopefully not for the memory of the infamous Hotwire magazine featuring Happy Sumo’s very special pizza recipe. He raises a hand, dismissing all humour and shifts the prestigious GZW World title comfortably back onto his shoulder.
Icon Corbin: So go ahead and become the next Vicious because I can tell you now, you don’t have the balls, strength or resolve to come out of the other side like I have and I don’t even know if your relationship would have the strength to survive it either if just attacking Evalyn can upset Munin this much.
Still think you don’t have much to lose? You have everything to lose and I will make damn fucking sure you do if you STILL wanna play ball with me. I know more about you than you think because while you’re wandering the world like a lost soul in limbo your woman is in MY house, playing with MY children and you know how them girls love to talk. I’m not just taking tea out of little pink plastic My Little fucking Pony teacups with the children like a boss, I am taking in every little word being spoken…And what do you suppose I have heard?
He gives the chance to think about that one. Behind him, a few of the youngsters cover their mouths then shove each other, getting excited but resisting the urge to say anything audible.
Icon Corbin: I know they have their own match and it’ll be all fair play and great wrestling competition because they have nothing to do with what we have and find themselves in position they never wanted but that’s not going to be happening with me. I’m going to that ring to retain this title, teach you a lesson and give you a very permanent reminder of who the fuck I am and what I can be when you try to push me. You might like to think this is a game of one-upmanship but really, all you’re doing is feeding this beast and if it’s primal Leon you want, you can have him but don’t bitch and whine when it doesn’t go your way in the end because you're torn to shreds. I am your champion, the face of this company and I have a bright future while all you will have is me putting your dim little lights out. I’ll blow out that candle, extinguish what little flame you’ve got flickering and burn your arse with it. Bye now and fuck you!
With that, he winks and walks away, leaving just the image of the Corbin Academy youngsters in the background.
It had been a few days already and in spite of what was occurring behind the scenes it didn’t stop him from keeping his eyes on the prize. A strange thing for a champion to think or just the awareness that once that bell rings, you’re as much of a champion and contender as the opposition until that hand is raised once again. In knee length shorts and a tank top the shaven headed, bearded Ring of Honor Icon stands in the gym area of the Corbin Academy, a few onlookers just watching, unable to concentrate with such a huge Globalstar in their presence. GZW World title over his shoulder, he raises his brows with a shrug.
Icon Corbin: You’ve got that title match with me you are so anxious for and now you want to fall silent again? I would be wondering why you’ve not flooded the airwaves about how inferior I am to you but the truth is I already know the answer, don’t I? I already know why you are already too distracted to give me your absolute attention when you know full well that you fucked up royally at Crimson.
So what happened? I know the girls spoke after the show, Alex and I know that your missus is really not happy with what you did. And really, it didn’t take a genius to know that is what would happen which is why I was more than happy to let you dig your own grave. Something you seem to be doing a lot of lately, ay, mate?
He bears his teeth. No fangs but his smile was no less intimidating. Closing his eyes and looking away he nods to himself.
Icon Corbin: And I bet you tried to justify your actions, didn’t you? Just like you tried to justify what you did to me but that doesn’t matter, Alex. No one gives two fucks what you do to me. I’m a big boy with a target on his back and no real friends or allies so no one is gonna bat an eyelid if I get taken out but not everyone is in the same situation, are they? Or are they, Alex? See, I keep hearing how you are becoming the next Vicious, even on my own fucking Twirker feed and you know what? At first it really fucked me off. After all, a man like me can NEVER be duplicated or imitated and you will never be to this company or business what I am and will continue to be. But then I sat and thought about it…
I thought about it and what a CURSE it would be for you to be anything like me. Because while I stormed this industry, it didn’t come without a price and boy did I fucking pay it but could you? While I was winning titles and dodging every green-eyed monster this company possessed, the turmoil in my personal life got too great, Alex. And you know, no matter how much you try to separate the two, it will ALWAYS bleed over. It’s a lonely life this one you’re choosing and you will lose a lot more than you can win. All the titles in the world can never console you, can never soothe you when you wreck everything that you should be holding close. And even then, when do you draw the line? When you don’t like something someone has done, do you do what you did to me, to my wife? Do you lash out then as well? Will you make an exception to the rule or do you apply that same old justice system you’ve created to hide behind, Alex?
He had that all knowing look on his face, a man speaking from experience and maybe, just maybe he had more than the reason of agitating his opponent for mentioning it. But then, it was Leon and if it didn’t serve him in some way, why talk about it at all? He runs a hand over his beard.
Icon Corbin: And do you think there won’t be any consequences the moment you step foot in those arenas? Let me give you an example, because even when you’re at the fucking top, you are not exempt and if you think no one will find out, think again. I was holding two thirds of the Triple Crown, Alex. The GZW World title and the UJW Superheavyweight title and I squandered it all because I could not control myself. I lost the respect of Fujinami to the point I was as good as stripped of my belt, with no chance to ever wrestle in my favourite promotion ever again and within a matter of days I lost the GZW World title as well. All after I received a good old fashioned Monarch arse kicking, of course, because I could not draw the line between what happens in a match and how I should behave around people otherwise. My crime? I hit my own mother, Alex. Is it the worst thing I have ever done? No, not by a long shot but it’s something most find disgusting and call me a hypocrite but if my son was to ever lay his hands on Evalyn, I’d be giving him a serious whoopin’ as well.
And what do you think happens when you hurt those around you, Alex? Even those you don't touch. What happens when they feel they can’t trust you, when they lose respect for you? What happens when you are not only your own worst enemy but the only fucking company you’ve got and you have to live with that? When no one wants to be near you to the degree they will even keep your own child as far away from you as possible until you can prove you can change because you have lashed out at everyone, even hospitalising them in drunken rages and not even showing an ounce of remorse and all because they’re trying to get through to you, to make you a better person.
His brows lower, dipping in the centre. It takes him a moment but he eventually grins.
Icon Corbin: Oh I know, Alex. I’ve seen you already, flirting with it. You might have forgotten the days where we sat together and talked as friends but I haven’t. You are only one major fuck up away from developing a drink problem and when that time comes, and believe me, it will on this path, even the company won’t want to know. If they can punish an almighty fucking Corbin who apparently throws politics around like its confetti then what chance does a fucking Cross stand? It’s going to be curtain jerking and pizza with The Happy Sumo instead of legendary status and joining me in the Ring of Honor.
He chuckles, hopefully not for the memory of the infamous Hotwire magazine featuring Happy Sumo’s very special pizza recipe. He raises a hand, dismissing all humour and shifts the prestigious GZW World title comfortably back onto his shoulder.
Icon Corbin: So go ahead and become the next Vicious because I can tell you now, you don’t have the balls, strength or resolve to come out of the other side like I have and I don’t even know if your relationship would have the strength to survive it either if just attacking Evalyn can upset Munin this much.
Still think you don’t have much to lose? You have everything to lose and I will make damn fucking sure you do if you STILL wanna play ball with me. I know more about you than you think because while you’re wandering the world like a lost soul in limbo your woman is in MY house, playing with MY children and you know how them girls love to talk. I’m not just taking tea out of little pink plastic My Little fucking Pony teacups with the children like a boss, I am taking in every little word being spoken…And what do you suppose I have heard?
He gives the chance to think about that one. Behind him, a few of the youngsters cover their mouths then shove each other, getting excited but resisting the urge to say anything audible.
Icon Corbin: I know they have their own match and it’ll be all fair play and great wrestling competition because they have nothing to do with what we have and find themselves in position they never wanted but that’s not going to be happening with me. I’m going to that ring to retain this title, teach you a lesson and give you a very permanent reminder of who the fuck I am and what I can be when you try to push me. You might like to think this is a game of one-upmanship but really, all you’re doing is feeding this beast and if it’s primal Leon you want, you can have him but don’t bitch and whine when it doesn’t go your way in the end because you're torn to shreds. I am your champion, the face of this company and I have a bright future while all you will have is me putting your dim little lights out. I’ll blow out that candle, extinguish what little flame you’ve got flickering and burn your arse with it. Bye now and fuck you!
With that, he winks and walks away, leaving just the image of the Corbin Academy youngsters in the background.
