Post by Kayda Erikson on Aug 3, 2011 3:09:35 GMT -5
The music of AJ Styles hits, and the crowd begins cheering wildly. AJ appears on the stage in his wrestling gear, but he does not look to be in any condition to wrestle. He's got a neck brace on, and he's walking with a slight limp. His ribs are still taped up from a few weeks ago. He grabs a microphone and winces as he makes his way into the ring. The crowd seems a little concerned, but continues cheering in support. AJ makes his way to the ropes and leans on them for support.
AJ Styles: So, two weeks ago, I was involved in a Fatal 4 Way TLC match at Slammiversary. During the course of that match, I attempted a Styles Clash from the top of the ladder, at which point Carnage thought it would be a good idea to knock the ladder over, sending me and Joel Hall crashing through some tables set up at ringside.
The crowd booed loudly at the mention of Carnage's name, and AJ nodded his head in approval of the boos.
AJ Styles: As you see, my injuries haven't healed as quickly as I would have liked.
AJ brings his hand up to his neck, and tries to rub his neck through the brace.
AJ Styles: I suffered a sprained neck, a severely sprained ankle, and as you can imagine several broken ribs. I have been seeing the trainer daily to see how I'm progressing, but unfortunately, Andre, I don't think I will be cleared to wrestle our match tonight.
The crowd boos loudly expressing their disappointment. AJ seems to be at a loss and almost as disappointed as they are about not being able to compete. Suddenly, he springs off the ropes and walks to the middle of the ring. He turns towards the stage to address his opponent.
AJ Styles: Actually, Andre, you would like that, wouldn't you? You'd like to think that I'm not going to be 100% going into our "I Quit" match. Well...
AJ rips off the neck brace and throws it out of the ring. He untapes his ribs, and brings the microphone to his lips.
AJ Styles: You're going to have to wait another day because tonight ain't that night!
The crowd goes wild, exploding in deafening cheers, as they realize Styles is able and more than ready to compete in his match.
AJ Styles: That's right, Andre. You heard me, I'm not backing down from our "I Quit" match, and I'm hoping that you aren't having second thoughts back there either. You think that going through a couple of tables is going to keep me down? Phenomenal can't be stopped by a couple of tables. Phenomenal can't be stopped by anything! In fact, I'm glad that you challenged me to this kind of match. So, you can see first hand that I can't and won't be held back by Carnage, by you, or by anyone else on the GZWA roster.
The crowd roars their approval, as AJ drops the microphone in the middle of the ring. "Get Ready to Fly," blasts through arena as an exclamation point to what was spoken, as AJ makes his way to the back to prepare for his match.
AJ Styles: So, two weeks ago, I was involved in a Fatal 4 Way TLC match at Slammiversary. During the course of that match, I attempted a Styles Clash from the top of the ladder, at which point Carnage thought it would be a good idea to knock the ladder over, sending me and Joel Hall crashing through some tables set up at ringside.
The crowd booed loudly at the mention of Carnage's name, and AJ nodded his head in approval of the boos.
AJ Styles: As you see, my injuries haven't healed as quickly as I would have liked.
AJ brings his hand up to his neck, and tries to rub his neck through the brace.
AJ Styles: I suffered a sprained neck, a severely sprained ankle, and as you can imagine several broken ribs. I have been seeing the trainer daily to see how I'm progressing, but unfortunately, Andre, I don't think I will be cleared to wrestle our match tonight.
The crowd boos loudly expressing their disappointment. AJ seems to be at a loss and almost as disappointed as they are about not being able to compete. Suddenly, he springs off the ropes and walks to the middle of the ring. He turns towards the stage to address his opponent.
AJ Styles: Actually, Andre, you would like that, wouldn't you? You'd like to think that I'm not going to be 100% going into our "I Quit" match. Well...
AJ rips off the neck brace and throws it out of the ring. He untapes his ribs, and brings the microphone to his lips.
AJ Styles: You're going to have to wait another day because tonight ain't that night!
The crowd goes wild, exploding in deafening cheers, as they realize Styles is able and more than ready to compete in his match.
AJ Styles: That's right, Andre. You heard me, I'm not backing down from our "I Quit" match, and I'm hoping that you aren't having second thoughts back there either. You think that going through a couple of tables is going to keep me down? Phenomenal can't be stopped by a couple of tables. Phenomenal can't be stopped by anything! In fact, I'm glad that you challenged me to this kind of match. So, you can see first hand that I can't and won't be held back by Carnage, by you, or by anyone else on the GZWA roster.
The crowd roars their approval, as AJ drops the microphone in the middle of the ring. "Get Ready to Fly," blasts through arena as an exclamation point to what was spoken, as AJ makes his way to the back to prepare for his match.
