Post by T-Robosaurus Rex on Jul 22, 2009 19:25:47 GMT -5
[The scene opens, and we are clearly in the corridors of the GIW Arena in Los Angeles. Various arena technicians amble around, as is the norm any day other than a show day, doing their best to look busy in case someone assigns an actual job to them Bone’s shuffles up and down the corridor with a mop, muttering to himself as he goes. The view focuses on the double doors that lead from the backstage area to the rear of the building, and after a few seconds they swing open.
From beyond a figure begins approaching the camera, a short figure, no taller than five foot two, but with a rather large, rounded head. As the figure approaches we realise it is not so much the head that is round, but the hairstyle, as it belongs to what can only be referred to as a Little Old Lady. The female pensioner strides down the hall, wearing a full length winter coat, despite being in sunny LA, clutching her small handbag to her front. Her head jerks from side to side as she does her best to give a wide berth to every person that passes her, as she see’s Bones approaching, she literally pressers herself up against the wall, and shuts her eyes until the Stuttering Janitor passes.
She then resumes her journey, looking at the names and signs on the doors, until she eventually comes to the one she is looking for, the sign reads: UNIFIED GLOBAL CHAMPION. She stands straight, ensures that her clothing is uncreased, and then knocks firmly, but not too strongly on the door.
After a moment the door swings open, and Travis Roberts appears, at first ‘The Headliner’ looks out and over the head of the woman. For a moment a look of confusion crosses ‘The Blessed Ones’ face, but this is soon replaced by one of surprise as the vertically challenged OAP elbows Travis out of the way and pokes her head into the room. She then pushes the shocked ‘Blessed One’ aside and shuffles into his locker room, and proceeds to walk around the room, looking behind the sofa, TV and the various sinks that clutter the room. ‘The Headliner’ looks on and follows her every move in awe, until he presumably remembers who and where he is, straightens up and speaks.]
Travis – ‘Yes?’
[The old woman doesn’t even glance up at ‘The Blessed One’ continuing her search for the unknown, opening the door to the bathroom, and gazing inside. Without turning she responds]
Old Lady – ‘Hmmmm?’
Travis – ‘Can Travis Roberts help you...m’aam?’
[Satisfied that what she is searching for is not hiding within ‘The Blessed Ones’ washroom, she turns around and faces ‘The Headliner’. She crosses her arms, and gives Travis the once over with her eyes, for the first time truly acknowledging his presence scanning him up and down.]
Old Lady – ‘So you are Travis are you? Well for a start you can stand up straight when addressing me, and take those sunglasses off, you look like an Oaf young man.’
[Travis smiles and leans back against the wall, chuckling to himself, but then makes eye contact with the lady, who is obviously not joking, she narrows her eyes and gives ‘The Headliner’ a disparaging look.]
Travis – ‘But this is ‘The Headlin...’
Old Lady – ‘No ‘buts’ or ‘if’s’, I do not converse with backsliders and ragamuffins. I won’t say another word until I can see those eyes of yours’
[Travis remains leaning against the wall, as the elderly woman walks around the sofa, and then takes a seat, placing her handbag on her lap, and looking at Travis, patiently. Travis looks around the room, bemused as if waiting for someone to burst into the room and end this ordeal, but after a few moments he succumbs to the iron stare that is coming from the prim and proper OAP, stands up straight and removes the trademark Aviatosrs from his face and places them in his pocket]
Old Lady – ‘Much better. I have never understood why youngsters are so determined to hide away behind glasses, makeup and fashion. In my day a true gentleman would never address a lady in such a manner.’
Travis – ‘Were sunglasses readily available in your day? Don’t answer that, Travis Roberts doesn’t really care. What ‘The Blessed One’ would rather know, respectfully, what the hell you are doing in his locker room?’
Old lady – ‘There is no need to adopt a tone with me young man. Do people usually respond to your obnoxious attitude? Did your mother not teach you how to properly interact with the fairer sex?’
Travis – ‘’The Blessed Ones’ childhood and upbringing is none of your concern.’
Old Lady – ‘It is my concern, when members of my family are exposed to the example you are setting.’
Travis – ‘What are you talking about? Did you miss one of your many pill’s this morning, because ‘The Headliner’ has no idea what you are talking about.’
Old Lady – ‘Don’t play dumb with me young man, you’re going the right way for a clip around the ear. Don’t think because you are bigger than me that I won’t tan your hide for insubordinance! Now, where is my grandson?’’
Travis – ‘Grandson?’
Old Lady – ‘You know very well who I mean, I want to know exactly what the offspring of my offspring is doing everyday in this hedonistic world. Now where is Tate?’
Travis – ‘Your Tate’s grandmother? ‘The Headliner’ must apologise, you don’t share the traits generally associated with the Levene family...for a start you don’t seem to have your own gravitational pull...’
Old Lady Levene – ‘My name is Marcia Levene, and I demand to know where my Grandson is Mr Roberts.’
Travis – ‘He’s currently running an errand with ‘The Blessed Ones’ associate Craig Futile, he should be back relatively soon, unless he gets distracted by a hot dog cart, in which case he could be quite some time...’
Old Lady Levene – ‘What kind of errand? You haven’t got him doing anything illegal have you? I can only imagine what an associate of yours would look like...’
Travis – ‘You have nothing to worry about Mrs Levene, your grandson is at this very moment working to help ‘The Blessed One’ ensure that GIW’s future is secure and bright. He is helping Mr Futile meet with a group of Oriental Businessmen, as much as Travis Roberts would like to divulge more he isn’t at liberty to do so.’
Old Lady Levene – ‘So, he’s doing something productive? Are you sure he’s not just in a maintenance cupboard somewhere self-harming?’
Travis – ‘Can we truly be sure of that at any time? ‘The Headliner’ trusts Craig Futile to keep a careful eye on young Tate.’
Old Lady Levene – ‘What is it my grandson does for you exactly? I barely ever see him, most nights he does not return home, and if he does it’s generally well past his bedtime.’
Travis – ‘’The Blessed One’ doesn’t have him out conducting nefarious acts if that is what concerns you. Generally he fetches Travis Roberts beverages, arranges meetings, books venues and liaises with the press on ‘The Blessed Ones’ behalf....wait, he lives with you? What about his parents?’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Well his father has had to undergo a very serious operation, and hasn’t recovered enough to deal with Tate, and I’d rather not discuss that disgusting harlot of a mother of his, if you don’t mind.’
Travis – ‘Bet he keeps you on your toes, it must have been decades since you had an adolescent under your feet...’
Old Lady Levene – ‘I welcome the company, ever since his grandfather passed away last year the house has got rather quiet, and the occasional sound of my Grandson clattering into a wall or a fence reminds me that I am not alone. Of course those mishaps have been happening a lot less recently. But is not that I am worried about my own company you understand, I am worried about what kind of influence you are on Tate, and especially on his diet...’
Travis – ‘Well Travis Roberts has instilled a ‘3 food breaks a day’ rule, but gioven the many errands he is responsible for ‘The Headliner’ cannot keep an eye on him every minute of the day, and ‘The TWiSTeD Icon’ suspects he breaks the rules frequently...’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Well, from what you have told me, it does seem you are keeping him busy. I must admit it that is something I have struggled with, at my age it’s very difficult to keep a young man like Tate engaged. At least when he’s with you he’s not always eating...I swear that’s all that child does...eat...eat....eat....Eat...EAT!’
Travis – ‘That’s is starkly apparent the first time you set eyes on the young man, but ‘The Headliner’ can assure you that Tate’s regime, at least in the presence of ‘The Blessed One’ is incredibly disciplined. ‘The TWiSTeD Icon’ can’t afford to lose his agent to a cardiac arrest...’
[At this moment the conversation is interrupted as the door to the locker room swings open, and Tate Leven himself comes hurtling through on his skateboard. As he enters the room his immediately fixes eyes on his grandmother and forgets to look where he’s going or attempt to stop and goers flying past the sofa, Travis and his grandmother, and comes to a stop as he slams into the wall, and then falls backwards, landing at the feet of his Grandmother]
Tate – ‘Gran?’
[He quickly gets to his feet and straightens out his clothing.]
Tate – ‘Look, I really was going to clean my room, but Travis had a really important, top secret job for me regarding No H...’
Travis – ‘There is a reason it’s secret Tate...but ‘The Blessed One’ will take this moment to allow you two to catch up, ‘The Most Influential Icon in Sports Entertainment this Millennia’ will be in the gym if you need him...’
Tate – ‘before you go, Crimson Ghost invited me to shoot some hoops with him and some friends, I know he’s your opponent this week, but would you mind if I played a game of Basketball with him?’
[Before Travis gets a chance to respond Old Lady Levene’s eyes eiden and she looks her grandson up and down, very deliberately and then addresses Tate]
Old Lady Levene – ‘Basketball...you[/b] don’t like sports!’[/color]
[Travis lets out an uncontrollable laugh as both the Levene’s look at him in confusion, which only exacerbates matters further, and ‘The Headliner’ is unable to hold the laugh in, so instead just makes his way out of the locker room, and into the corridor.
He shuts the door and leans against the wall, crouching slightly to put both hands on his knees and continues to giggle uncontrollably, that is until Roxy Malone appears in front of him microphone in hand, and a look of fake excitement plastered across her face.]
Roxy – ‘Oh my god, Travis Roberts! I never get a chance to speak with you, I know you generally leave your views for the national and international news stations and publications, but would you possibly take a few questions from lil’ ole me?’
[Roxy pouts and flicks her hair in an attempt to flirt her way into an exclusive interview. Travis though has only just finished his fit of hysterics, and can find no way to deny GIW’s number 2 interviewer this moment]
Roxy – ‘So Travis, you came out of Washington DC still as GIW Unified Global Champion. Given that you’re other successful defence of that title was cut short at Infinity, how does it feel to have successfully defended your title and have a chance to reflect on your achievement?’
Travis – ‘Let’s not get carried away Roxy, ‘The Headliner’ made it clear that Affirmative Action was a formality, ‘The Blessed One’ was always prepared to retain successfully, ‘The Dragon’ may have made a fool of Travis Roberts on two separate occasions, but it was clear that A-Kis’ well of idea’s had ran well and truly dry. A fact so beautifully highlighted by the way ‘The Headliner’ anticipated the obligatory Yari Kick, and ended Kiseragi’s dreams for some time.’
Roxy – ‘Given the injuries Alex Kiseragi endured on the road to Washington, and the close fought match you had at Affirmative Action, do you still think Alex Kiseragi is a long way off Unified Global Championship material?’
Travis – ‘The manner of ‘the Headliners’ victory should speak for itself in regards to that question. Whilst it is not ‘The Blessed Ones’ job to handpick his competitors, if he wanted an easy victory he too would have chosen a young man with a tendency towards high spots and throwing themselves out of windows. But let’s not try and use ‘The Dragons’ questionable tactics in the weeks leading to AA to try and paint him as anything more than a youngster supremely out his depth at Unified Global Championship level.’
Roxy – ‘Speaking of Alex Kiseragi’s fall from the third story of the GIW Arena, over the past few weeks many editorials, news programmes and even politcians have come out critiquing the levels of violence on show in GIW. Have you any thoughts on the matter?’
Travis – ‘Each and every man and woman on the GIW Roster makes their own decisions. No-body asked Alex Kiseragi and Randy Boolzian to take leave of their senses and take an unimportant battle into dangerous territory, they made that decision all by themselves. Here in GIW we truly cannot guard against the stupidity of individuals, all that can be done is ensure they have undergone the correct training.
But of all those criticising this company for those events, and others, none of the dissenting voices are coming from our fans. It is clear that there is a market for high risk and violent matches, and if ‘The Headliner’s’ current plans bear fruit, GIW shall be exploiting that.’
Roxy – ‘So can we expect your main event this week, where you are tagging with Lord Donovan Hastings against The Crimson Ghost and ‘Diamond’ Jack Severino to be a high risk affair?’
Travis – ‘Does ‘the Headliner’ look like Alex Kiseragi or Randy Boolzian? Roxy, there is a time and a place for everything, and a relatively meaningless match on Sentinel is neither of those. If GIW wants to exploit the market, it has to do so in a measured manner, there’s no need taking pointless risks each and every week, otherwise the fans will just get used to it.
Besides what do either ‘The Blessed One’ or GIW’s True Chief Nigga have to prove, especially against The Crimson Ghost and ‘Diamond’ Jack? Sure if this was Saturday Night Live ‘The Headliner’ might be slightly worried by The Ghosts obvious talents for sketch comedy, but given that this is a wrestling show, Travis Roberts has very little to worry about, apart from the possibility of being drenched by a precariously balanced bucket of water.
As for ‘Diamond’ Jack, it’s more than apparent that ‘The Blessed One’ has nothing to fear from Severino. A few months ago ‘The Headliner’ sympathised with Jack, Travis Roberts knew all too well what it’s like to have a brain dead beauty hold you back like a pair of concrete slippers. In recent months though, ‘Diamond’ Jack has been unshackled from the liability to his career that was Gabby, yet he chooses not to make the most of his new found freedom, instead he has done everything in his power to incarcerate himself once more.
Possibly more telling is the fact that at the end of November, ‘Diamond’ Jack triumphed in the Boss Penguin on a Pole match at Horizons, granting him a shot at the GIW Unified Global Champion, anytime he wanted...but he waits. What does this suggest Roxy?’
Roxy – ‘That he is waiting for the most opportune moment?’
Travis – ‘Of course not, if that were true he’s have pulled a Kiseragi and struck after ‘The Headliner’ had competed in a hard fought match. But the truth is, ‘Diamond’ Jack knows he cannot beat ‘The Blessed One’. He won his shot by besting the likes of Andy Savana and Sean Jensen, that’s hardly the pedigree needed to challenge for the GIW.com Championship, let alone the GIW Unified Global Championship.
Severino has struggled throughout his GIW career to beat the likes of Randy Boolzian, a man who cannot make a good decision if his career depended on it. A man that ‘The Blessed One’ has fundamentally proven is not yet ready for the highest position in the Industry. No, it’s quite simple really, ‘Diamond’ Jack knows he cannot beat Travis Roberts, and is hoping for the unlikely event that ‘The Headliner’ will retire sometime in 2009 and that a freak event will cause Killswitch to rise from the dead and claim the Unified Global Championship as property of the Canadian Mounted Police. Then ‘The Diamond One’ might have an outside hope of victory.’
Roxy – ‘Rumours have it that ‘Diamond’ Jack is considering cashing in his shot this month, surely that would suggest you are actually wrong in your diagnosis of the situation?’
Travis – ‘Bless you Roxy, you do try so hard don’t you, but unfortunately you only come across as an airhead. You see, if ‘Diamond’ jack is stupid enough to entertain such a decision, all that means is yet another easy defence for ‘The Blessed One’. Do you really think Travis Roberts cares whether he is right or wrong if it means another relaxing few weeks like those that have just passed? Seriously, ‘The Headliner’ would be more concerned if ‘Diamond’ Jack’s ex was given a shot at the title...at least she has a history of beating GIW athletes...
But truthfully, it doesn’t matter one iota who that oily bird puts up against ‘The Headliner’ next, because as ever ‘The Blessed One’ will merely prove emphatically why he is GIW’s most successful individual, and why Travis Roberts will dominate the landscape of Global Impact Wrestling for a long time to come.
If anyone is in any doubt to how influential and important ‘The Headliner’ is to GIW, an announcement will be made in the coming days that will be a shining example of how essential the name and influence of Travis Roberts is to Global Impact Wrestling.’
[With that Travis turns and heads away from Roxy and her camera crew]
Roxy – ‘Thank you for your time Travis.’
[Without looking back Travis delivers a final sound bite for the roving reporter]
Travis – ‘As ever...the pleasure was all yours...’
From beyond a figure begins approaching the camera, a short figure, no taller than five foot two, but with a rather large, rounded head. As the figure approaches we realise it is not so much the head that is round, but the hairstyle, as it belongs to what can only be referred to as a Little Old Lady. The female pensioner strides down the hall, wearing a full length winter coat, despite being in sunny LA, clutching her small handbag to her front. Her head jerks from side to side as she does her best to give a wide berth to every person that passes her, as she see’s Bones approaching, she literally pressers herself up against the wall, and shuts her eyes until the Stuttering Janitor passes.
She then resumes her journey, looking at the names and signs on the doors, until she eventually comes to the one she is looking for, the sign reads: UNIFIED GLOBAL CHAMPION. She stands straight, ensures that her clothing is uncreased, and then knocks firmly, but not too strongly on the door.
After a moment the door swings open, and Travis Roberts appears, at first ‘The Headliner’ looks out and over the head of the woman. For a moment a look of confusion crosses ‘The Blessed Ones’ face, but this is soon replaced by one of surprise as the vertically challenged OAP elbows Travis out of the way and pokes her head into the room. She then pushes the shocked ‘Blessed One’ aside and shuffles into his locker room, and proceeds to walk around the room, looking behind the sofa, TV and the various sinks that clutter the room. ‘The Headliner’ looks on and follows her every move in awe, until he presumably remembers who and where he is, straightens up and speaks.]
Travis – ‘Yes?’
[The old woman doesn’t even glance up at ‘The Blessed One’ continuing her search for the unknown, opening the door to the bathroom, and gazing inside. Without turning she responds]
Old Lady – ‘Hmmmm?’
Travis – ‘Can Travis Roberts help you...m’aam?’
[Satisfied that what she is searching for is not hiding within ‘The Blessed Ones’ washroom, she turns around and faces ‘The Headliner’. She crosses her arms, and gives Travis the once over with her eyes, for the first time truly acknowledging his presence scanning him up and down.]
Old Lady – ‘So you are Travis are you? Well for a start you can stand up straight when addressing me, and take those sunglasses off, you look like an Oaf young man.’
[Travis smiles and leans back against the wall, chuckling to himself, but then makes eye contact with the lady, who is obviously not joking, she narrows her eyes and gives ‘The Headliner’ a disparaging look.]
Travis – ‘But this is ‘The Headlin...’
Old Lady – ‘No ‘buts’ or ‘if’s’, I do not converse with backsliders and ragamuffins. I won’t say another word until I can see those eyes of yours’
[Travis remains leaning against the wall, as the elderly woman walks around the sofa, and then takes a seat, placing her handbag on her lap, and looking at Travis, patiently. Travis looks around the room, bemused as if waiting for someone to burst into the room and end this ordeal, but after a few moments he succumbs to the iron stare that is coming from the prim and proper OAP, stands up straight and removes the trademark Aviatosrs from his face and places them in his pocket]
Old Lady – ‘Much better. I have never understood why youngsters are so determined to hide away behind glasses, makeup and fashion. In my day a true gentleman would never address a lady in such a manner.’
Travis – ‘Were sunglasses readily available in your day? Don’t answer that, Travis Roberts doesn’t really care. What ‘The Blessed One’ would rather know, respectfully, what the hell you are doing in his locker room?’
Old lady – ‘There is no need to adopt a tone with me young man. Do people usually respond to your obnoxious attitude? Did your mother not teach you how to properly interact with the fairer sex?’
Travis – ‘’The Blessed Ones’ childhood and upbringing is none of your concern.’
Old Lady – ‘It is my concern, when members of my family are exposed to the example you are setting.’
Travis – ‘What are you talking about? Did you miss one of your many pill’s this morning, because ‘The Headliner’ has no idea what you are talking about.’
Old Lady – ‘Don’t play dumb with me young man, you’re going the right way for a clip around the ear. Don’t think because you are bigger than me that I won’t tan your hide for insubordinance! Now, where is my grandson?’’
Travis – ‘Grandson?’
Old Lady – ‘You know very well who I mean, I want to know exactly what the offspring of my offspring is doing everyday in this hedonistic world. Now where is Tate?’
Travis – ‘Your Tate’s grandmother? ‘The Headliner’ must apologise, you don’t share the traits generally associated with the Levene family...for a start you don’t seem to have your own gravitational pull...’
Old Lady Levene – ‘My name is Marcia Levene, and I demand to know where my Grandson is Mr Roberts.’
Travis – ‘He’s currently running an errand with ‘The Blessed Ones’ associate Craig Futile, he should be back relatively soon, unless he gets distracted by a hot dog cart, in which case he could be quite some time...’
Old Lady Levene – ‘What kind of errand? You haven’t got him doing anything illegal have you? I can only imagine what an associate of yours would look like...’
Travis – ‘You have nothing to worry about Mrs Levene, your grandson is at this very moment working to help ‘The Blessed One’ ensure that GIW’s future is secure and bright. He is helping Mr Futile meet with a group of Oriental Businessmen, as much as Travis Roberts would like to divulge more he isn’t at liberty to do so.’
Old Lady Levene – ‘So, he’s doing something productive? Are you sure he’s not just in a maintenance cupboard somewhere self-harming?’
Travis – ‘Can we truly be sure of that at any time? ‘The Headliner’ trusts Craig Futile to keep a careful eye on young Tate.’
Old Lady Levene – ‘What is it my grandson does for you exactly? I barely ever see him, most nights he does not return home, and if he does it’s generally well past his bedtime.’
Travis – ‘’The Blessed One’ doesn’t have him out conducting nefarious acts if that is what concerns you. Generally he fetches Travis Roberts beverages, arranges meetings, books venues and liaises with the press on ‘The Blessed Ones’ behalf....wait, he lives with you? What about his parents?’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Well his father has had to undergo a very serious operation, and hasn’t recovered enough to deal with Tate, and I’d rather not discuss that disgusting harlot of a mother of his, if you don’t mind.’
Travis – ‘Bet he keeps you on your toes, it must have been decades since you had an adolescent under your feet...’
Old Lady Levene – ‘I welcome the company, ever since his grandfather passed away last year the house has got rather quiet, and the occasional sound of my Grandson clattering into a wall or a fence reminds me that I am not alone. Of course those mishaps have been happening a lot less recently. But is not that I am worried about my own company you understand, I am worried about what kind of influence you are on Tate, and especially on his diet...’
Travis – ‘Well Travis Roberts has instilled a ‘3 food breaks a day’ rule, but gioven the many errands he is responsible for ‘The Headliner’ cannot keep an eye on him every minute of the day, and ‘The TWiSTeD Icon’ suspects he breaks the rules frequently...’
Old Lady Levene – ‘Well, from what you have told me, it does seem you are keeping him busy. I must admit it that is something I have struggled with, at my age it’s very difficult to keep a young man like Tate engaged. At least when he’s with you he’s not always eating...I swear that’s all that child does...eat...eat....eat....Eat...EAT!’
Travis – ‘That’s is starkly apparent the first time you set eyes on the young man, but ‘The Headliner’ can assure you that Tate’s regime, at least in the presence of ‘The Blessed One’ is incredibly disciplined. ‘The TWiSTeD Icon’ can’t afford to lose his agent to a cardiac arrest...’
[At this moment the conversation is interrupted as the door to the locker room swings open, and Tate Leven himself comes hurtling through on his skateboard. As he enters the room his immediately fixes eyes on his grandmother and forgets to look where he’s going or attempt to stop and goers flying past the sofa, Travis and his grandmother, and comes to a stop as he slams into the wall, and then falls backwards, landing at the feet of his Grandmother]
Tate – ‘Gran?’
[He quickly gets to his feet and straightens out his clothing.]
Tate – ‘Look, I really was going to clean my room, but Travis had a really important, top secret job for me regarding No H...’
Travis – ‘There is a reason it’s secret Tate...but ‘The Blessed One’ will take this moment to allow you two to catch up, ‘The Most Influential Icon in Sports Entertainment this Millennia’ will be in the gym if you need him...’
Tate – ‘before you go, Crimson Ghost invited me to shoot some hoops with him and some friends, I know he’s your opponent this week, but would you mind if I played a game of Basketball with him?’
[Before Travis gets a chance to respond Old Lady Levene’s eyes eiden and she looks her grandson up and down, very deliberately and then addresses Tate]
Old Lady Levene – ‘Basketball...you[/b] don’t like sports!’[/color]
[Travis lets out an uncontrollable laugh as both the Levene’s look at him in confusion, which only exacerbates matters further, and ‘The Headliner’ is unable to hold the laugh in, so instead just makes his way out of the locker room, and into the corridor.
He shuts the door and leans against the wall, crouching slightly to put both hands on his knees and continues to giggle uncontrollably, that is until Roxy Malone appears in front of him microphone in hand, and a look of fake excitement plastered across her face.]
Roxy – ‘Oh my god, Travis Roberts! I never get a chance to speak with you, I know you generally leave your views for the national and international news stations and publications, but would you possibly take a few questions from lil’ ole me?’
[Roxy pouts and flicks her hair in an attempt to flirt her way into an exclusive interview. Travis though has only just finished his fit of hysterics, and can find no way to deny GIW’s number 2 interviewer this moment]
Roxy – ‘So Travis, you came out of Washington DC still as GIW Unified Global Champion. Given that you’re other successful defence of that title was cut short at Infinity, how does it feel to have successfully defended your title and have a chance to reflect on your achievement?’
Travis – ‘Let’s not get carried away Roxy, ‘The Headliner’ made it clear that Affirmative Action was a formality, ‘The Blessed One’ was always prepared to retain successfully, ‘The Dragon’ may have made a fool of Travis Roberts on two separate occasions, but it was clear that A-Kis’ well of idea’s had ran well and truly dry. A fact so beautifully highlighted by the way ‘The Headliner’ anticipated the obligatory Yari Kick, and ended Kiseragi’s dreams for some time.’
Roxy – ‘Given the injuries Alex Kiseragi endured on the road to Washington, and the close fought match you had at Affirmative Action, do you still think Alex Kiseragi is a long way off Unified Global Championship material?’
Travis – ‘The manner of ‘the Headliners’ victory should speak for itself in regards to that question. Whilst it is not ‘The Blessed Ones’ job to handpick his competitors, if he wanted an easy victory he too would have chosen a young man with a tendency towards high spots and throwing themselves out of windows. But let’s not try and use ‘The Dragons’ questionable tactics in the weeks leading to AA to try and paint him as anything more than a youngster supremely out his depth at Unified Global Championship level.’
Roxy – ‘Speaking of Alex Kiseragi’s fall from the third story of the GIW Arena, over the past few weeks many editorials, news programmes and even politcians have come out critiquing the levels of violence on show in GIW. Have you any thoughts on the matter?’
Travis – ‘Each and every man and woman on the GIW Roster makes their own decisions. No-body asked Alex Kiseragi and Randy Boolzian to take leave of their senses and take an unimportant battle into dangerous territory, they made that decision all by themselves. Here in GIW we truly cannot guard against the stupidity of individuals, all that can be done is ensure they have undergone the correct training.
But of all those criticising this company for those events, and others, none of the dissenting voices are coming from our fans. It is clear that there is a market for high risk and violent matches, and if ‘The Headliner’s’ current plans bear fruit, GIW shall be exploiting that.’
Roxy – ‘So can we expect your main event this week, where you are tagging with Lord Donovan Hastings against The Crimson Ghost and ‘Diamond’ Jack Severino to be a high risk affair?’
Travis – ‘Does ‘the Headliner’ look like Alex Kiseragi or Randy Boolzian? Roxy, there is a time and a place for everything, and a relatively meaningless match on Sentinel is neither of those. If GIW wants to exploit the market, it has to do so in a measured manner, there’s no need taking pointless risks each and every week, otherwise the fans will just get used to it.
Besides what do either ‘The Blessed One’ or GIW’s True Chief Nigga have to prove, especially against The Crimson Ghost and ‘Diamond’ Jack? Sure if this was Saturday Night Live ‘The Headliner’ might be slightly worried by The Ghosts obvious talents for sketch comedy, but given that this is a wrestling show, Travis Roberts has very little to worry about, apart from the possibility of being drenched by a precariously balanced bucket of water.
As for ‘Diamond’ Jack, it’s more than apparent that ‘The Blessed One’ has nothing to fear from Severino. A few months ago ‘The Headliner’ sympathised with Jack, Travis Roberts knew all too well what it’s like to have a brain dead beauty hold you back like a pair of concrete slippers. In recent months though, ‘Diamond’ Jack has been unshackled from the liability to his career that was Gabby, yet he chooses not to make the most of his new found freedom, instead he has done everything in his power to incarcerate himself once more.
Possibly more telling is the fact that at the end of November, ‘Diamond’ Jack triumphed in the Boss Penguin on a Pole match at Horizons, granting him a shot at the GIW Unified Global Champion, anytime he wanted...but he waits. What does this suggest Roxy?’
Roxy – ‘That he is waiting for the most opportune moment?’
Travis – ‘Of course not, if that were true he’s have pulled a Kiseragi and struck after ‘The Headliner’ had competed in a hard fought match. But the truth is, ‘Diamond’ Jack knows he cannot beat ‘The Blessed One’. He won his shot by besting the likes of Andy Savana and Sean Jensen, that’s hardly the pedigree needed to challenge for the GIW.com Championship, let alone the GIW Unified Global Championship.
Severino has struggled throughout his GIW career to beat the likes of Randy Boolzian, a man who cannot make a good decision if his career depended on it. A man that ‘The Blessed One’ has fundamentally proven is not yet ready for the highest position in the Industry. No, it’s quite simple really, ‘Diamond’ Jack knows he cannot beat Travis Roberts, and is hoping for the unlikely event that ‘The Headliner’ will retire sometime in 2009 and that a freak event will cause Killswitch to rise from the dead and claim the Unified Global Championship as property of the Canadian Mounted Police. Then ‘The Diamond One’ might have an outside hope of victory.’
Roxy – ‘Rumours have it that ‘Diamond’ Jack is considering cashing in his shot this month, surely that would suggest you are actually wrong in your diagnosis of the situation?’
Travis – ‘Bless you Roxy, you do try so hard don’t you, but unfortunately you only come across as an airhead. You see, if ‘Diamond’ jack is stupid enough to entertain such a decision, all that means is yet another easy defence for ‘The Blessed One’. Do you really think Travis Roberts cares whether he is right or wrong if it means another relaxing few weeks like those that have just passed? Seriously, ‘The Headliner’ would be more concerned if ‘Diamond’ Jack’s ex was given a shot at the title...at least she has a history of beating GIW athletes...
But truthfully, it doesn’t matter one iota who that oily bird puts up against ‘The Headliner’ next, because as ever ‘The Blessed One’ will merely prove emphatically why he is GIW’s most successful individual, and why Travis Roberts will dominate the landscape of Global Impact Wrestling for a long time to come.
If anyone is in any doubt to how influential and important ‘The Headliner’ is to GIW, an announcement will be made in the coming days that will be a shining example of how essential the name and influence of Travis Roberts is to Global Impact Wrestling.’
[With that Travis turns and heads away from Roxy and her camera crew]
Roxy – ‘Thank you for your time Travis.’
[Without looking back Travis delivers a final sound bite for the roving reporter]
Travis – ‘As ever...the pleasure was all yours...’
