Post by The Bradley Clan on May 6, 2013 23:11:14 GMT -5
Danielle Bradley sits alone in a dark room, a single lightbulb hanging over her as she sits in a chair with her arms on her legs.
"What should I do?"
"When my brother talks as much as he does, do I sit idly by or give him a stiff dose of reality?"
"When my brother says stuff like 'Luck is for losers,' do I nod politely or do I remind him what his career's been all about?"
"When my brother tries to take off the training wheels that I have so graciously given him since the day he was born, do I catch him when he falls or let him pull himself back up?"
"Don't get me wrong. My brother may be a talker, but he's a hard worker. But while he gives it his all, he sometimes forgets where he came from, or that he has limits. Let me let you in on a couple of secrets..."
The camera zooms in.
"First of all, as you know, I'm a martial arts instructor. Mike was a professional b-boy. These two fields are nothing alike. But when Mike said he wanted to try his hand at wrestling, I gave him the instruction he needed to blend his athleticism with the skills needed to survive in the squared circle. Mike is not a natural as he might lead you to believe. He had help. Big time help."
"Secondly, and this is the one Genesis and Christopher Daniels might want to listen in on... My brother has a congenital heart defect that keeps him from exerting himself too much in the gym or in the ring. He's had three surgeries that have weakened his breastbone, leaving him vulnerable to strikes to the chest. The reason you've never seen him make it to the finish line in big match situations is because he's physically incapable. If he pushes himself too much... it may kill him."
"Secondly, and this is the one Genesis and Christopher Daniels might want to listen in on... My brother has a congenital heart defect that keeps him from exerting himself too much in the gym or in the ring. He's had three surgeries that have weakened his breastbone, leaving him vulnerable to strikes to the chest. The reason you've never seen him make it to the finish line in big match situations is because he's physically incapable. If he pushes himself too much... it may kill him."
"Listen well, brother - I helped you become the man you are today. And what do I get in return? I get the cold shoulder when I try to motivate you. Now this is the price you pay - everybody now knows your weakness. Your opponents will exploit it. You will suffer because of it. And you will never, ever reach the glory you thought you could attain."
"Can you still put on a show in the ring? Sure. But that only means you'll be reduced to the Shelton Benjamins and Kofi Kingstons of the world - nothing more than a spot monkey who won't amount to much of anything."
"Let this be a lesson to you, little brother - Everyone has a ceiling. And right now, you're bumping your head."
The camera fades to black as Danielle laughs evilly.
The camera fades to black as Danielle laughs evilly.