Post by David Troy on Sept 18, 2022 3:28:56 GMT
“Why mince words?”
Cold open.
David Troy greets us with a grin and a nod in front of what appears to be some kind of ring for wrestling training.
“Takashi Shinobu is one of the best wrestlers going in the entire world. Forget Japan. THE ENTIRE WORLD. He’s only been in the business seven years, and he’s risen like a rocket to the upper echelon of global talents. He’s racked up titles from all over, and now he’s going to be gracing Pollo Road, and myself with his presence.”
David is smiling with complete sincerity and honesty.
“To say that I feel honored and privileged to be on the other side of the ring from him at Dangerous Road would be the mother of all understatements; like calling the Mona Lisa a painting. It’s true, but it doesn’t SOUND RIGHT. And frankly?”
David nods with the delight.
“I’m thrilled. And you know why?
“When the Pollo boys called me and said they were gettin’ the band back together, I jumped at the bit like I always do; not just because working with the Pollos has been some of the most rewarding work of my career, both financially and personally, but also because I KNEW they’d go out of their way to bring the greatest talents in wrestling into their ring.
“And what with my own career likely winding down, I wanted to face as many as I could. I wanted to see how the new generation can hang against the vets like me. And I wanted to prove that this old dog was still game for anyone and EVERYone. And now, I’m going to have my chance to fulfill ALL of those wishes on September 19.”
David slaps the ring apron next to him.
“Which is why I’ve been training harder. Making sure my body is strong enough to handle all your weapons, while forcing you to play MY games on the mat. I know I can’t POSSIBLY beat you in terms of speed, so I have to make sure my WITS are sharp enough to catch you where you fall, and use that to my advantage.”
David chuckles, with a nod.
“To face you at Dangerous Road is a prize in and of itself. But with the new World’s Cruiserweight Championship being a few steps away for both of us, now it’s one hell of a chase! The chance to ring in the new age of Pollo Mania as its first champion! It’s all on the line at Dangerous Road, Shinobu-san, and I know you’ll give it your best in that ring like you ALWAYS do!
“That’s why I gotta do the same. I gotta step in that ring, and show you and ALL of Pollo Road exactly WHY I have been its torchbearer for so long; because I know how to win. And once I have, it’s off to the big final to see who gets to be the first man to hold that cruiserweight belt!”
The Fox Among the Lions looks to the side and sighs.
“I meant every word of praise I just said, Shinobu-san.”
He looks right back at us.
“And that’s why it’s going to shock the world when I defeat you at Dangerous Road.”
With a fleeting grin, the Torchbearer of Pollo Road turns back and walks away into the proverbial sunset.
Cut.
Cold open.
David Troy greets us with a grin and a nod in front of what appears to be some kind of ring for wrestling training.
“Takashi Shinobu is one of the best wrestlers going in the entire world. Forget Japan. THE ENTIRE WORLD. He’s only been in the business seven years, and he’s risen like a rocket to the upper echelon of global talents. He’s racked up titles from all over, and now he’s going to be gracing Pollo Road, and myself with his presence.”
David is smiling with complete sincerity and honesty.
“To say that I feel honored and privileged to be on the other side of the ring from him at Dangerous Road would be the mother of all understatements; like calling the Mona Lisa a painting. It’s true, but it doesn’t SOUND RIGHT. And frankly?”
David nods with the delight.
“I’m thrilled. And you know why?
“When the Pollo boys called me and said they were gettin’ the band back together, I jumped at the bit like I always do; not just because working with the Pollos has been some of the most rewarding work of my career, both financially and personally, but also because I KNEW they’d go out of their way to bring the greatest talents in wrestling into their ring.
“And what with my own career likely winding down, I wanted to face as many as I could. I wanted to see how the new generation can hang against the vets like me. And I wanted to prove that this old dog was still game for anyone and EVERYone. And now, I’m going to have my chance to fulfill ALL of those wishes on September 19.”
David slaps the ring apron next to him.
“Which is why I’ve been training harder. Making sure my body is strong enough to handle all your weapons, while forcing you to play MY games on the mat. I know I can’t POSSIBLY beat you in terms of speed, so I have to make sure my WITS are sharp enough to catch you where you fall, and use that to my advantage.”
David chuckles, with a nod.
“To face you at Dangerous Road is a prize in and of itself. But with the new World’s Cruiserweight Championship being a few steps away for both of us, now it’s one hell of a chase! The chance to ring in the new age of Pollo Mania as its first champion! It’s all on the line at Dangerous Road, Shinobu-san, and I know you’ll give it your best in that ring like you ALWAYS do!
“That’s why I gotta do the same. I gotta step in that ring, and show you and ALL of Pollo Road exactly WHY I have been its torchbearer for so long; because I know how to win. And once I have, it’s off to the big final to see who gets to be the first man to hold that cruiserweight belt!”
The Fox Among the Lions looks to the side and sighs.
“I meant every word of praise I just said, Shinobu-san.”
He looks right back at us.
“And that’s why it’s going to shock the world when I defeat you at Dangerous Road.”
With a fleeting grin, the Torchbearer of Pollo Road turns back and walks away into the proverbial sunset.
Cut.