Geliophobia

[EmbodimentOfFear]

December 5

Do I have anything left?

That is the decision that is left for me, the truth that I must uncover.

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2010

Dennis: Ladies and Gentlemen, your winners, AND STIIIIIIIIIIIL COOPERATIVE CHAMPIOOOOOONS............THE ROOOOOOOYAAAAAAAAAL FIIIIIIIIIRST BAAAAAAATAAAAAAAAAALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vinegar: Wow, by use of video replay, the R1B are able to keep a hold to their Cooperative titles, and ultimately their jobs!

2011

Dennis: Ladies and gentlemen, your winners AND STIIIIIIIIIIL CO-OPERATIVE CHAMPIONS……….CHRIS AND CAL!!!!!!!!!!

Vinegar: It seems like the Horizons hoodoo continues another year as the challengers fail to claim the titles.

2012

Dennis: Here is your winner, and STILL the Cross-Hemisphere Champion, ZANE SCCOOOTTTTTTT!!!!!

Vinegar: Zane Scott retains the Cross-Hemisphere Championship!

2013

Dennis: Here is your winner, the Blessed One, TRRRAVVISSSS ROBBBERRRRTTTSSSSS!!!!!

Vinegar: It’s been five years since we’ve been able to say this, but Travis Roberts is victorious at Horizons!

2014

Dennis: Here is your winner, and STILL the World Heavyweight Champion, REMI MONNNRRROOOEEEEE!!!!

Vinegar: Monroe did it! He retains the championship!

2015

Lieberjosch: Killian King has climbed up over Jesse's back! He's unhooked the belt!!!

Vinegar: We got a new Cross-Hemisphere champion!

2016

Lieberjosch: Eden Morgan has done it! She’s won! And what a brutal battle between these two!

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December 9

I have made a career of others making moments at my expense at Horizons, a night that would seem to be my true greatest nemesis in my career. I have faced off against, and lost to, the likes of Zane Scott, Travis Roberts, Remi Monroe, Killian King, and Eden Morgan.

Now I face Dave Rydell.

Some would find that a despicable place to be, would find shame in such a slot. Perhaps I should. Yet in a few short days in Chicago, arguably the greatest Entertainment Professional in UGWC history competes in what may well be his final match. That Donovan Hastings has a storied and legendary career is beyond question, yet he once faced off at Horizons against Dave Rydell. There is no black mark here.

The true black mark is my continued failure at this event. The shame is in the way I burn brightest early in the day, and fade away into the night, year after year after year.

Rydell and I first faced off in 2003, when LWF purchased and absorbed the UWF, a rival promotion, and Rydell, then known as Red Fusion, joined LWF as the UWF Global Champion. We faced off at Meltdown, Fusion as the UWF Global Champion, myself as the LWF Cross-Hemsiphere Champion, in a Table Match. I was victorious and unified the championships, part of a record-setting run with the Cross-Hemisphere Title, setting a record that stood for eight years.

We are linked in many ways, Rydell and myself. I was there the night of the final LWF broadcast, when he shocked the world by winning the Elimination Chamber, dethroning Derick Felix and becoming the final LWF World Champion. It was with a smug satisfaction that I watched him fall to Hastings at No Holds Barred as two prestigious championship were unified to create the UGWC World Heavyweight Championship.

Now Rydell finds himself at yet another crossroads, as do I. His respect for me has been clear over the years, as he continues to find himself designated a captain for Outlast and continues to select me for his squad. I recognize his skill and abilities despite his frequent inability to get out of his own way, something that others often overlook or forget. He can be ruthless and relentless, unforgiving and brutal.

It seemed a few months ago that he was on the cusp of achievement, his effort against CJ Wylde being remarkably impressive, his performance at Outlast quite notable. He performs well as the underdog, yet once positioned to succeed, as he was at Battleground against the equally struggling Pierce, he falters.

Dave Rydell is in need of a moment, a Horizons moment. It would seem fortunate for him that he has come up against the person best suited to provide them.

The difference is that this year I need a moment too.

[Zane]

This is a solid work. I enjoy how much it explains the similarities between Fear, who is considered to be one of the greatest Champions ever and Rydell, who is often referred to as one who as you put it "can't get out of his own way". It's rare that a rivalry that lasts for as long as this one has has grown so much mutual respect, let alone maintained it. This is going to be a very hard vote to cast as you both put forward solid works. Best of luck and may the best man earn his moment.

[Gabriel Baal]

I have to mirror what As said - this was another great retrospective piece that gave a great sense of the size of the match.

Add into that the fear, for the want of a better word, that people make a name for themselves on the back of Phrixus performances at Horizons.

As a writer that has to be as frsutrating as it is in character.

Where this felt different to normal for you is that you do a great job of pulling your opponents apart and seeing into what drives them. This time? You did it to yourself.

Great job man.

[DrunkenBuzzsaw]

Another good piece from Fear for a ppv. Surprise.

I enjoyed the recapped look back at some of t he history between Fear and Rydell. In a game where people flame out quickly, either due to loss of desire or real world shit getting in the way, to have a match featuring two people that have been in the same place for over a decade is damned impressive. To have it be two people who have been intertwined as much as the two of you over the years makes it even more refreshing.

While not your best piece Ive seen since being here, I do quite enjoy how Fear seems to want to have his Horizons moment, after so many years of others having their moment against him.

Nicely done, bro. Good work.

[Jet Somers]

Hate to repeat what everyone else is saying, but it is interesting that Horizons moments are often made off the back of Fear. You don't often--no, you never see Fear give himself a black mark, so one so significant is kind of jarring to read. Interesting piece and I do hope Fear gets his Horizons moment before he hangs it up.