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Post by Shaun Hart on May 23, 2023 2:39:23 GMT
hr] (Matt Shepard and Jayce Carver find themselves being forced to work together in order to pick up a win but that might be easier said than done as both men can be linked for causing the other to miss out on becoming the Legacy Champion and Team Olympus is hoping to capitalize on that weakness and get back in the tag team title hunt. Will Team Olympus capitalize or will Matt and Jayce be able to put their differences aside and walk away with the win? )
Match One Standard Singles Match Team Olympus vs Matt Shepard and Jayce Carver
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Post by Jayce Carver on May 27, 2023 21:58:06 GMT
You could hear the sound of Jayce Carver speaking over the blank static with a new tone of voice since the last. Heavy breathing and raspiness were all present when he spoke some dear words of encouragement.
I am confined by my intrusive thoughts as they continue to race back and forth, thinking about Words Collide and how close I was to achieving my dreams and goals. The sweat, blood, and time I put into that match were all for nothing, as my efforts didn’t lead to the progression I expected. The rage and adrenaline were pulsing through my entire body when Matt Shepard made that unfortunate decision. All Shepard managed to do was ignite a flame he wasn’t ready for. They expect us to coexist inside the squared circle and not self-implode. When Shaun Hart made this match official, I could see the little smirk on his face, thinking he was doing the Lord's work. You have single handedly managed to throw a ticking time bomb in the middle of the course of action. I can hear it ticking from here, can’t you, Shaun?
Beaten but not broken. Bloody but still breathing. Sore but not defeated.
It will take a lot more to keep me from climbing the ladder here in IIW and capturing my first championship. My mind has been ticking since the moment I walked away from that match, thinking how that performance could be outshined. What did I have left inside the tank going forward with the company? Adversity makes us incredible human beings and also gives us the momentum needed to overcome the tough hardships we suffer.
The cameras are rolling as we see Jayce Carver sitting on a wooden bench that has aged terribly. You could hear the cracks and physically see the wood bending with each movement. You could hear the cracks and physically see the wood bending with each movement. It was a cold and cloudy day outside, as you can see from his breath each time he exhaled. Sitting with his head down and looking at the ground underneath him, fascinated by the markings left in the dirt, he continued to speak.
I had that championship in my sights, yet it was ripped away from me in the blink of an eye. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but I know that down the road, the bittersweet revenge will be worth it. This isn’t the last IIW will see of myself, and I promise I have much more left to give. It’s easy and simple to see that I came into this company as a nice guy, thinking that’s what I needed. I was oblivious to the fact that these other wrestlers don’t care about that. Shepard opened my eyes to a world I never realized, and that was a huge mistake. You see, just like the worms crawling in the dirt below me, you only come out when the time is right.
Lifting his right leg, he stomped on the dirt pile that was in front of him. He nodded his head in disagreement. It was easy to see he was very worked up and upset over the way things went down, but he also knew he had to move forward.
The last thing I wanted to do was end up on the same side of the ring as Matt Shepard, but since IIW booked it, I haven't had a choice in the matter. I can barely look this scum in the eye or even shake his hand after what he did. I know deep down IIW likes controversy, but this is more personal now, and if he even tries anything sneaky, it will be night and day, little bitch.
With all the commotion he was making outside, he has now alarmed and spooked his wife, who was exiting the house frantically. With a look of worry on her face, she hesitated for a second but walked over despite being pregnant.
Are you going to be alright? She asked him.
Lifting his head slowly from looking down towards the ground, you could notice the bags underneath his eyes from the lack of sleep.
There's a lot on my mind right now. He replied.
Look I know things didn’t go as planned and you are worked up over what happened, but honestly, it was just the first match. She was speaking in a gentle, soft tone of voice.
Just because it was only my first match doesn’t make what he did inexcusable, and consequences need to be dealt with. He lowered his tone just a bit but was still a little loud when he spoke.
She walked closer to him and sat down on the wooden bench as she tilted his head up to look him in the eyes. You need to put it behind you. It's over and done with, and no matter how much you want to get upset, it won’t fix it.
His eyes were now locked with hers, and he had no choice but to calm down and take a deep breath before he spoke. I know you are right, but I also have the right to feel the way I do.
She grabbed his hand and placed it over her belly, letting him feel the baby bumps inside. You feel that, don't you? You need to understand that this kid comes first and that no matter what, me and him will be here.
Feeling the bump made him smile as he replied. You already know I do everything to make sure you and him are well taken care of. Do you feel any different about me after that match? Or are things still the same? He asked in fear.
You already know that one match doesn’t make or break a career in this industry and that you will bounce back stronger. So Worlds Collide wasn’t your night, and you know every night won’t be your night, but that night will come. She was giving him the assurance he needed as she laced her hand around his.
I just have doubts about how far I can make it inside this company. I didn't know the talent they had until that night. You could hear the sincerity in his voice as he spoke.
Her face was concerning as she replied. It’s nowhere near finished, though, and those doubts will slowly diminish once you get rolling.
He laughed for the first time since he had been dealing with this struggle. I need to ask you something. I want to know if you would be able to go inside the house. I want to tell these people a story, and the details are probably something you don’t want to hear.
He waited for her to stand up and walk slowly and reluctantly into the house. When she reached the destination, his eyes locked directly into the camera as he spoke. This is a little history about my past that my wife and the world don’t know about me, but I wanted to share a bird's-eye view of my life.
Life was miserable when I was staring down the empty yellow pill bottle. I came to realize that the last pill was gone and my pupils were dilated with a rapid heart rate. The addiction was so strong that it pulled me in a direction I could never imagine in my life and career. That addiction led me to aggressive tendencies that I subjected to others, including my peers and family. I can never get back the memories that were broken and forgotten due to my addiction. Everyone kept asking me why I was doing this to myself, but the answer was always the same. If one person had cared or reached out to help me, all this pain and suffering could have been avoided. All this anger I have built up within me could have been avoided. All this hatred and resentment could have been avoided. When I would wake up, I would stare in the mirror at the man I couldn’t recognize any more.
Why was I like this? What had I become? My life was lost in the abyss. Loss of incoming income. My family has called it quits.
He took a short moment in the story to cover his head with the hood on his sweatshirt. You could see the emotions on his face as he spoke.
I went to bed knowing I was hurting the people who loved me and disappointing them with the path I was heading down in life. I will admit that many nights I went to bed as the tears rolled down my cheekbones, drenching the pillow case. Was I proud of the man I had become during that time? The answer was no, but when I was young and naive, that didn’t seem to phase me. My ex-wife, on the other hand, didn't like who I had become, and rather than help me, she walked away from the issue. I was glad to be on my own; it just meant no one was there to judge me each and every time I needed my fix. I want each and every person to close their eyes and understand where I am coming from. It’s never too late to change who you are and where you are headed. Lucky for me, this woman entered my world, and she saw something in me. She knew I had a pill addiction when she met me, but she didn’t run away. She helped me. Having a strong woman push me to grow into a better person didn’t happen overnight, but it certainly changed my life.
Taking a moment, as the emotions were making him a little choked up, he went quiet for the time being, as you could see him sweating. Reaching up with his hands, he uncovered his hood, exposing his head to the natural air.
I didn’t tell you people that story so you could feel bad for me or for the pity points it brings. That story just goes to show that no matter the circumstances set in front of you in life, you could overcome anything and turn out to be a decent individual. When she awoke me from the addiction and I found professional wrestling, it changed my entire outlook. Not to mention, she is the mother of my child and proud of it.
He stood up from the spot where he was sitting and started to pace left to right a bit.
Team Olympus was shoved into a match this week on Mayhem without any direction or aim. Management has given them a false sense of hope and expects them to understand the outcome of this match. As much as I don’t like Shepard and know he is nothing more than the scum and dirt underneath my shoe. I respect the fight he has inside him. I know he is just like myself and wouldn’t want to lose just to prove a point.
You could literally see the steem expelling from between his ears when he spoke words about Matt Shepard, knowing the short history between them.
I made a phone call recently to a man who, when push comes to shove, will always have my back, no questions asked. I have been up and down every single road with this man, and he has always been loyal, no matter the circumstances. He may not be ringside for our little tag match, Shepard, but just know he will be in the back watching the match via live feed. If you even have one thought about screwing me, he will act upon that. This isn’t the right time for you to play; let’s make a deal or run some short-sighted plan that can happen down the road.
Do you want to know more about Trent Maddox? It was a rhetorical question he had asked, of course.
Trent Maddox is a violent individual that most people would consider too much to handle, but not myself, because I would rather have him with me than against me. Trent gained the attention of the world for his ability to dish out and receive the most amount of punishment ever seen by mankind in a single wrestling match. He has also earned the nickname " Tripleshot King " . Why do you ask?
First shot - warning shot. Second shot - good measures Third Shot - killshot.
Smirking from ear-to-ear Jayce finally has an expression of enjoyment on his face as he speaks again. With Trent by my side, the entire locker room of IIW has not become a proving ground for us. Once I walk through this little match with The Olympus and take care of that business myself and Trent can look to bigger and better opportunities. You see, the man I stepped into the ring with in London, England, isn’t the same man you see in front of you anymore. Out the window is the humble, caring person you once saw. Now enter the passion, aggression, and fighter you will all see.
As he finished speaking about Trent Maddox and himself, his wife opened the sliding door and walked back outside.
Are you done with the story you didn’t want me to hear? She asked.
Looking to the side and locking eyes with her, he replied. Yes I am... I was just introducing the world to the man I made a call to the other day. You remember Trent, right?
She rolled her eyes as she spoke in an angry tone. Why did you call him? Is it really that bad that you need to call in this man? It was the longest seven months of my life the last time you and him were together, and the amount of destruction he brought on...
Cutting her off mid-sentence. You know that when we were together, we were unstoppable, and I know things got violent and out of hand, but they needed to. It was the only way we were able to control the ring and make sure things got done the way we wanted them to.
This isn’t three years ago when you had the freedom and ability to give everything you had and do the risky types of matches. You have a son on the way. What will happen if you get hurt?
Her point was validated, but he responded. Being the nice guy isn’t getting me anywhere, and I need to take drastic measures when I step inside that ring. At least I know Trent will always be there when things get out of line and fight by my side.
It’s really your choice, but just promise me you will try to be safe out there. She knew it was a bad idea, and she had a feeling in her gut.
Look around the IIW locker room and see the number of teams and alliances standing, and understand that I can do it on my own. I am not saying I don’t have confidence in my abilities as a wrestler, but at the same time, I know I am outnumbered. Speaking facts as he spoke with such conviction.
She wasn’t happy or thrilled about the decision, but she was forced to agree with it. I know you think this idea is great and that it will help you down the road. I know what Matt Shepard did to you lit a fire underneath you, but you need to focus on Team Olympus more right now.
She was right this time, as he replied. This tag team called Team Olympus is an unproven dynamic that is unable to compete with any intensity. With God as my witness, this match will be over before it even starts and will end with my hand raised this time. I have taken an oath that I will no longer allow anything to prevent me from getting my victories. The past is in the past, and the new plan of action moving forward will all be worth it.
The camera fades away as he finishes speaking.
The End.
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