Post by KingOfHighSpots on Jul 23, 2018 1:16:26 GMT -5
“If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear
the results of a hundred battles.”
- Sun Tzu -
Laying the Cards
on the Table
A dream match they keep calling it. GZWA booked a dream
match between Nox and Laura Jackson. Does
that mean he will give up? Does it mean he will crumble? He’s never one been
one to call it quits unless there’s just no means to an end. While he has lost,
he has a chance to redeem himself. The scene opens up with Nox in regular
street clothes as he is at a casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. His chin resting in
his left hand while he eyes his other two opponents who seem deep in thought.
He eyes their hands as they are shaking. This is the game of Poker. Holli is
with him in her red dress, man does she look fine.
The man in black from head to toe with sunglasses…plays his
hand revealing an Ace of Diamonds, Ace of Spades, Queen of Spades, Two of
Diamonds, Eight of Spades.
Nox nods to man acknowledging the man’s skill as he quickly
turns to his left to see a man dressed in Crimson. Nox chuckles as the man in
Crimson speaks.
“Care to make this next hand interesting?”
Nox keeping his expression neutral nods.
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The Man in Crimson:
“IF I win with this hand, I get her for the night.”
Holli’s jaw drops as you can see pure fury in her eyes as if
she’s ready to tear him apart. Nox puts his hand on her shoulder and smiles.
Nox: “Babe I got this.”
He turns back to the man as he nods as the man lays down his
hand. You can see Holli have a bead of sweat start to drip from her forehead.
The man’s hand was two queen of hearts, eight of spades,
eight of hearts and a three of spades.
“So what’s you got there boy? Anything worth showing?”
The man chuckles as he waits for Nox to make a move, Nox just smiles and with a
careful grin he says
“What indeed…”
Nox reveals his hand in being a three of a kind representing
the Jack of Spades, Jack of Hearts, Jack of Diamonds, Five of Spades, Two of
Hearts. Holli smiles as the man’s jaw drops
“I see. I
apologize…so what do you wish to win in this ante up of sorts.”
Politely taking her leave, Holli gives Nox a kiss on the
cheek. Nox gets up from his chair comes over to the man. They meet eye to eye.
“Well I…”
The man turns to leave when Nox turns him around and
superkicks him directly in the teeth busting out two of his teeth. Chuckling, Nox
leaves to head to go collect his prize money. After that he heads to find his
woman as he heads to the elevator. He finds her at the elevator as she seems to
be watching a video on her phone. Nox peaks over her shoulder seeing it’s
headlined as The GZWA Television Title is to be defended against Laura Jackson.
“It appears the tables have turned for yours truly.”
Holli peaks up from her phone and smiles as Nox wraps her in
his arms. Holli smiles slightly
“Can’t complain because I am truly happy for you love. Still got that bad feeling, though about this
match.”
Holli waits him to obviously respond
“Is it because my match can end either way? Or because My
number may finally be up as GZWA Television Champion.”
Holli shrugs as Nox squeezes her tightly
“No… I have a plan for that, I promise love. Last time I
ever lost a match was the GZWA Stardom Tag Tournament and that is a thing in
the past.”
Nox smiles his grandly smile trying to make her feel better.
She sticks her tongue out at him as he smiles.
“Holli, babe look I know you are worried with all these
matches I have had. But it’s not just for me or the kids. It’s for you and our
little family combined. I enjoy performing for the world. But even more so if
it means I can leave behind a bunch of good memories. You know I can beat her.”
She nods as he continues to talks
“It’s us versus the world, and I don’t like the world’s
chances because I promised you I’d go to every company I wanted to make a
difference in and become champion before this year is up. GZWA has just given
me a platform to accomplish this. Only
this time I don’t have to worry about carrying Konrad in the match or something
dumb of that nature. I simply have to go out there and defend my championship.”
“I love it when you talk like that babe, all confident and
stuff. It’s how my man should be.
Scene closes as the elevator opens up and the couple get in
to go rest and other things of that nature.
Realizing what’s
to come
The morning after finds Nox is dressed a bit more casual in
a white dress shirt and casual dress pants, staring out in his hotel room over
the sea of cars and tiny people. He
wastes neither time nor words, the camcorder is directed right at him as he
starts addressing his opponent the man they call Jon Dough...
“Last time I was on a GZWA show I faced off with Brother Zachariah
and I beat him making my reign 191 days and now counting. But it’s a new week and a new show. That
means I’m set to defend my title once again. I intend on making it to a full
year. Not because someone handpicked me or anything. Because I set a goal and I
will accomplish it.”
He closes his eyes and reflects upon winning the title in
that match with now GZWA Tag Champion, Chance Justice
“I remember watching that Television Title recieve no
recognition, it’s a shame really. I saw people hold that belt and some toss it
around like it was candy. So I came to GZWA with a mission. Now I’ve
accomplished that mission and since December I have been that champion this
company deserves. I refuse to compromise
the truth to spare someone else’s feelings from getting hurt because this time
I have goals. IT starts with a title I helped make famous. And anyone looking to take it from me risks
destruction, plain and simple. Because
if you didn’t know I am going to tell you now, spoilers alert I will stop at
nothing to reclaim what I want in this main event of sorts. Laura Jackson won’t
win the Television Title from me.”
Nox takes a short breath, he glad he got that off his chest
“Now… what I’m about to say, Laura? I’ve never faced her before one on one. I
look forward to seeing a fight from her. I believe she’s called the tattooed
badass. Well Laura prove it to me.”
Nox returns his blank stare to the camera. It is not quite a glare, but there is
something cold in his eyes as if this time around would be different
“You won’t be leaving GZWA with my gold, I will tell you
this now. Whether you like that or not isn’t
up to them because I am coming to retain. This isn’t a feud or some sort of
heat between us because Laura I’ve seen your matches and the way you cut
promos, I respect your style. I’ve seen
your work and there’s a ton of fight packed into that heart of yours. You have
proven yourself over the years to GZWA. That impresses me without question and that’s
not something anyone can easily do. But I will tell you now. I can outwrestle
you. I can outfly you. I can even outpace you. It will take everything you have
to beat me.”
Nox strokes his chin thoughtfully… then laughs a little with
a shrug.
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“You’re going to wear yourself out trying to keep up with me. The entire time you do that I am going to
study you and learn what you are about. For the television championship,
anything can and will happen. For your sake, pray that I’m not feeling creative
because I love getting creative. Don’t believe me watch the matches I have
competed in thus far in my career.”
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Nox chuckles
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“Thing is? It doesn’t
stop there with being creative. I love to risk it all and become bloody again.
I don’t know what it is for me about risking my career for the sake of a good
show. Maybe it’s the adrenaline. Maybe it’s a deathwish. Maybe I just enjoy
knowing that I may never get up from what I am about to do. I told you guys before it’s been Nox vs the
Word in 2018 and so far it’s lived up to this point.”
<o:p> </o:p>
He smirks
<o:p> </o:p>
“That’s just the way I like it.”
He chuckles before continuing
“There is no element of surprise coming from you as far as I
am concerned. Jon you are a tremendous competitor rest assured but simply put.
You are in my way of my goals here in GZWA and in the world of professional
wrestling. Word of advice, don’t underestimate me. Don’t delude yourselves into
thinking that I won’t be prepared because I will be. Chances are you will get the upper hand in
this match at first but that will come back to bite you. IF by some luck you beat me in Evansville
congrats. I’ll just get back up and try again if that so happens.”
Nox pauses
“Just as I’ll fight for it as I would fight for my life, you
had better be prepared to offer the same in this fight. If that means I have to risk my life, I’ll
risk it all again and again. There is nothing I won’t do.”
It gets to the point where he actually laughs somewhat
maniacally. Once that dies down, he
clears his throat and runs a hand through his hair, smoothing it out a
bit. Those eyes still twinkle with
amusement, though.
“You don’t get to look surprised when I win and I gave you
fair warning and you sure as hell don’t get to call me on fighting like it was
my last breath. You were warned when I
told you how serious I am about making that title worth something.”
The camera follows as Nox turns around, staring into the camera for a moment
“How much are you willing to risk to become the GZWA Television
champion? I will keep saying until I can
no longer breath. I am willing to do everything to win that championship at all
costs. I’m that monster you see in your sleep. Because in truth against me you
have no chance. You’ll lose blood, mobility… perhaps even years off your
career. Not because I’m an evil,
violent, vindictive bastard, but because I’m a fierce, prideful, determined
bastard tonight in Evansville. There’s a
difference, I assure you.”
Holding the belt up one last time, Nox peers over the shades
at the camera.
“Make your choice.
I’ve already made mine. Get in my
way at GZWA and what do you think will happen?
He chuckles
“You will be defeated, welcome to wayward dreams.”
