Post by Alonzo Parker on May 13, 2009 21:36:04 GMT -5
The scene opens up in a fairly packed building where a brief press conference is set to take place. We come into view of a row of tables and chairs, and wallpaper with the FCW logo plastered all over it. We also see a thick wooden podium that has a microphone hooked up to it, as well as a spotlight shining down on it. All of a sudden, “Man with a Plan” by Chris Goulstone blasts through the speakers which garners a reasonably negative reaction from the fans. The paparazzi get their cameras ready, focusing on the curtains as they slowly get pulled up. THE Brian Kendrick bounces out, sporting his street clothes. It consists of shiny Platinum Jacket which reads “Better than Gold” on the back, with a black Defiance t-shirt under it and a pair of blue jeans. By his side is the Platinum Carpet Crew, preparing to do their job. Kendrick glances over his shoulders with a smug look on his face, before snapping his fingers to get the magical white carpet rolled down before him. TBK skips his down the carpet, doing the occasional arm waves along the way. He reaches the podium and sarcastically appreciates the hatred from the fans, pretending he’s getting cheered. Kendrick taps the microphone to test if it works properly, and proceeds to begin his speech.
“Hold your applause, ladies and gentlemen, greatness has stepped up to the podium! So usually what that means is sit down, shut up and listen closely because THE Brian Kendrick has a couple of things on his agenda that he wants to address. Most notably, my upcoming match against Edge this Friday. You know, moments before I came out here, I was told that I had to ‘motivate’, ‘encourage’ and ‘hype’ you guys to watch this week’s edition of Anarchy. I was told that I had to try to peak your interest, but that won’t be necessary. Because there’s no denying that my debut will be the most anticipated match of the night. Love me or hate me, everybody wants to see THE Brian Kendrick in action! It doesn’t matter if it’s the opening contest, or the labeled ‘main event’, because every bout featuring TBK will be one for the ages. I am the most talented man on this roster, so any of my opponents should feel honored to step toe to toe with the reflection of excellence… for the reason that I AM the main event, I’m the main attraction! It just so happens that the Rated ‘R’ Superstar will be getting exposure this week, so he better enjoy it while it lasts. Because not too far from now, Alex Shelley and I will be taking Edge and Christian’s crown of THE World Tag Team Champions, thus stealing their spotlight. Anyhow, I’m going to keep this short and sweet so we can get this Q & A session rolling!”
“Okay, Brian Kendrick you said last week—“
“Whoa whoa whoa, hold on a minute. Did you just call me Brian Kendrick? Do you not know who I am? I'm the envy of men and women everywhere. The ladies love me, and the guys want to be me. Hell I’m the one you’ll be reminiscing about with your grandchildren--- theoretically speaking, of course. You don’t exactly look like the type that would get much action, nevermind even walk up and talk to a girl. The point is, my name is THE Brian Kendrick and you better get it right, buster! I’m Mr. Hollywood, in fact, I’m bigger than Hollywood. I get all the invitations from these so-called celebrities every week to attend some fancy movie premieres, and I turn them down at each occasion. Why? Because I’m in a league of my own, much like in FCW. They might as well start up another division in my name, because I’m second to none… I’m flawless perfection! Is that clear enough for you, chump? Now what are you going to call me from now on?”
”The Brian Kendrick?”
“That’s better! Alright then, moving on to more intelligent questions. Yes, you with the glasses.”
“Hey, Steve Henderson here, I was just wondering what you thought of Edge’s recent segment, comparing you to the likes of a calf wanting his shot at the bull?”
“You know what, it’s an ignorant observation because he completely disregarded the fact that I’ve been in the wrestling industry for about a decade, traveling from promotion to promotion to hone my skills. Sure, I might not be a former transitional world champion like he is, but in-ring wise I’m certainly not a ‘young calf’ as he dubbed me--- I could indisputably take him to school any day! But because I don’t have a world championship to my credit, and he miraculously does, then he probably thinks he has the bragging rights to call himself the so-called “bull”. I won’t take away from his achievements, they’re impressive, but he’s got the scenario all wrong. I’m not the young calf wanting to get his shot at the bull, I’m rather the Matador appointed to kill the bull. You see, although Edge is for some reason seen as one of the alleged ‘big stars’ on FCW, but one victory over him will get TBK more respect around here after decimating the ‘bull’. One pinfall victory will change all that. And there’s nothing he can do about it, quite frankly. The bull can put up one hell of a fight, but in the end, he always gets impaled to his death by the Matador. If he’s lucky, his life will be spared… I wouldn’t want to embarrass him too much. I want him at 100% for our eventual tag team championship match. Taken as a whole, Edge is somewhat right--- part of me does want a shot at the ‘bull’, but it’s not because I think he’s better than me, it’s not because I aspire to be as ‘great’ as he is. He’s decent alright, but I’m better, and if beating the supposed bull puts him in his place and furthers my illustrious career, then so be it! On Friday Night, THE Brian Kendrick will do just that!”
“Hello I’m Richard Walters, and I would love to know what you thought of Edge making an example out of a small scrawny wrestler in the same promo, basically suggesting that this was a sign of things to come?”
“I found the whole thing to be ridiculous! Really? He’s comparing THE Brian Kendrick to some random loser? He beats up some nobody and expects the same outcome in our match? If that’s the case, then he must be living in some fantasy land because it is NOT going to happen, buddy-boy! Edge can find all the Kendrick imitators in the world, destroy them all and it still won’t mean a damn thing. Let me tell you this, facing the Real Deal, going one-on-one against THE Brian Kendrick in person is a completely different experience! And not the most pleasant experience of all, as the probability of your shoulders being pinned to the mat is almost a guarantee. It becomes a matter of whether or not I take it easy on ya! Will Edge receive a full dose of The Kendrick? That’s for me to know, and for you to find out.”
“Hey there, Mr. THE Brian Kendrick, are you confident that Shelley will get the W over Christian as well?”
“Look, pal, Alex Shelley is tagging with TBK. If he was some loser, then he wouldn’t be hanging with me. I wouldn’t put up with a loser who couldn’t hold his own. So yeah there’s no doubt in my mind that Christian will get annihilated, and I’d be pretty surprised if decided to show his face afterwards too. This week, EVERY Defiance member will get the win. Shelley? He’s got it covered. Randy Orton? He can carry Jericho to victory. THE Brian Kendrick? Piece of cake! That’s all the questions I’m answering for now, peace out.”
”Man with a Plan” is played once again, as Kendrick gives the paparazzi a few poses. He turns back, snaps his fingers and skips his way behind the curtains with the Platinum Carpet Crew trailing behind while rolling up the carpet. The scene fades soon after that.
“Hold your applause, ladies and gentlemen, greatness has stepped up to the podium! So usually what that means is sit down, shut up and listen closely because THE Brian Kendrick has a couple of things on his agenda that he wants to address. Most notably, my upcoming match against Edge this Friday. You know, moments before I came out here, I was told that I had to ‘motivate’, ‘encourage’ and ‘hype’ you guys to watch this week’s edition of Anarchy. I was told that I had to try to peak your interest, but that won’t be necessary. Because there’s no denying that my debut will be the most anticipated match of the night. Love me or hate me, everybody wants to see THE Brian Kendrick in action! It doesn’t matter if it’s the opening contest, or the labeled ‘main event’, because every bout featuring TBK will be one for the ages. I am the most talented man on this roster, so any of my opponents should feel honored to step toe to toe with the reflection of excellence… for the reason that I AM the main event, I’m the main attraction! It just so happens that the Rated ‘R’ Superstar will be getting exposure this week, so he better enjoy it while it lasts. Because not too far from now, Alex Shelley and I will be taking Edge and Christian’s crown of THE World Tag Team Champions, thus stealing their spotlight. Anyhow, I’m going to keep this short and sweet so we can get this Q & A session rolling!”
“Okay, Brian Kendrick you said last week—“
“Whoa whoa whoa, hold on a minute. Did you just call me Brian Kendrick? Do you not know who I am? I'm the envy of men and women everywhere. The ladies love me, and the guys want to be me. Hell I’m the one you’ll be reminiscing about with your grandchildren--- theoretically speaking, of course. You don’t exactly look like the type that would get much action, nevermind even walk up and talk to a girl. The point is, my name is THE Brian Kendrick and you better get it right, buster! I’m Mr. Hollywood, in fact, I’m bigger than Hollywood. I get all the invitations from these so-called celebrities every week to attend some fancy movie premieres, and I turn them down at each occasion. Why? Because I’m in a league of my own, much like in FCW. They might as well start up another division in my name, because I’m second to none… I’m flawless perfection! Is that clear enough for you, chump? Now what are you going to call me from now on?”
”The Brian Kendrick?”
“That’s better! Alright then, moving on to more intelligent questions. Yes, you with the glasses.”
“Hey, Steve Henderson here, I was just wondering what you thought of Edge’s recent segment, comparing you to the likes of a calf wanting his shot at the bull?”
“You know what, it’s an ignorant observation because he completely disregarded the fact that I’ve been in the wrestling industry for about a decade, traveling from promotion to promotion to hone my skills. Sure, I might not be a former transitional world champion like he is, but in-ring wise I’m certainly not a ‘young calf’ as he dubbed me--- I could indisputably take him to school any day! But because I don’t have a world championship to my credit, and he miraculously does, then he probably thinks he has the bragging rights to call himself the so-called “bull”. I won’t take away from his achievements, they’re impressive, but he’s got the scenario all wrong. I’m not the young calf wanting to get his shot at the bull, I’m rather the Matador appointed to kill the bull. You see, although Edge is for some reason seen as one of the alleged ‘big stars’ on FCW, but one victory over him will get TBK more respect around here after decimating the ‘bull’. One pinfall victory will change all that. And there’s nothing he can do about it, quite frankly. The bull can put up one hell of a fight, but in the end, he always gets impaled to his death by the Matador. If he’s lucky, his life will be spared… I wouldn’t want to embarrass him too much. I want him at 100% for our eventual tag team championship match. Taken as a whole, Edge is somewhat right--- part of me does want a shot at the ‘bull’, but it’s not because I think he’s better than me, it’s not because I aspire to be as ‘great’ as he is. He’s decent alright, but I’m better, and if beating the supposed bull puts him in his place and furthers my illustrious career, then so be it! On Friday Night, THE Brian Kendrick will do just that!”
“Hello I’m Richard Walters, and I would love to know what you thought of Edge making an example out of a small scrawny wrestler in the same promo, basically suggesting that this was a sign of things to come?”
“I found the whole thing to be ridiculous! Really? He’s comparing THE Brian Kendrick to some random loser? He beats up some nobody and expects the same outcome in our match? If that’s the case, then he must be living in some fantasy land because it is NOT going to happen, buddy-boy! Edge can find all the Kendrick imitators in the world, destroy them all and it still won’t mean a damn thing. Let me tell you this, facing the Real Deal, going one-on-one against THE Brian Kendrick in person is a completely different experience! And not the most pleasant experience of all, as the probability of your shoulders being pinned to the mat is almost a guarantee. It becomes a matter of whether or not I take it easy on ya! Will Edge receive a full dose of The Kendrick? That’s for me to know, and for you to find out.”
“Hey there, Mr. THE Brian Kendrick, are you confident that Shelley will get the W over Christian as well?”
“Look, pal, Alex Shelley is tagging with TBK. If he was some loser, then he wouldn’t be hanging with me. I wouldn’t put up with a loser who couldn’t hold his own. So yeah there’s no doubt in my mind that Christian will get annihilated, and I’d be pretty surprised if decided to show his face afterwards too. This week, EVERY Defiance member will get the win. Shelley? He’s got it covered. Randy Orton? He can carry Jericho to victory. THE Brian Kendrick? Piece of cake! That’s all the questions I’m answering for now, peace out.”
”Man with a Plan” is played once again, as Kendrick gives the paparazzi a few poses. He turns back, snaps his fingers and skips his way behind the curtains with the Platinum Carpet Crew trailing behind while rolling up the carpet. The scene fades soon after that.
