Post by INFINITE PRO. on Aug 30, 2022 20:52:42 GMT
MAIN CHARACTER SYNDROME.
VS MEHRUNES SMITH | ADRENALINE VI
Who would I be if I didn't keep my promises, darlings?
I made it clear that in my return to the Network that I was going to take back the spotlight that is rightfully mine, I have accomplished just that.
In NLW's G1 Tournament, I am undefeated and about to take that Southern States Championship. In just one match in Infinite Pro, I not only beat a wrestling legend- but also earned the right to challenge for this company's Heavyweight Championship at XHF's flagship Pay Per View, Night of Champions.
Not bad, is it?
Diminishing returns don't apply to me like it applies to these old, washed men- Oh, excuse me, “legendary veterans” that keep coming back just to show how increasingly mediocre they are. I am THE person to watch any time I appear on your screens. Don't believe me? Just look at the results every time I've stepped into a squared circle- and Jason Long knows that, hence why he turned my one-off appearance at First Contact into a full contract. Hence why he has me wrestling, having more of a prominent role now than even Ana Somnia. And who could blame him?
But, let me not get ahead of myself. I wouldn't want anyone thinking that I'm looking past my opponent before I face Somnia, because I get the feeling that he's desperate for attention. So, speaking of mediocrity from earlier-
How are you doing, Mr. Mehrunes Smith? Or rather, just simply, Meh. I mean, that's the reaction most of the audience has when they see you.
When I took the time to watch your little promo at the last show, you piqued my interest. You paint yourself as someone with a chip on his shoulder, someone who thought that he was capable of more than in the place he was in- so he left. You present yourself as this unique, charismatic game-changer who's going to take Infinite Pro Wrestling by storm. At least, the words coming out of your mouth created that narrative.
But do you know what I see, Smith?
I see a lack of authenticity.
I see an insecure man who wants to be seen as more important than he is. I see someone that packed his bags and ran home, crying to mother the SECOND things stopped going his way in NLW. I see just another generic wrestler with a fragile ego trying to hype himself up, another bitch that's all bark and no bite.
It's hard not to notice this… disturbingly recurring trend of wrestlers just like you that come and go to the point where they all look the same. Desperate for some fame and glory and thinking this sport is a shortcut to that, thinking that you've been born with some natural gift. Smith, you have Main Character Syndrome- and that's coming from me of all people.
But that's the thing, isn't it? I may be a conceited, self-centered prima-donna but my track record backs my arrogance up. Multiple titles across multiple promotions, a beloved Star. Revived the Junior Heavyweight Division, won the X-Crown at only 24.What do YOU have?
A Southern States title run that lasted little over a month? A Tag Team title reign with a veteran that was carrying your weight for most of it?
That reminds me, even, didn't you used to parade around in a little Cthulhu mask, pretending to be all scary and threatening, making your entire personality basically Lovecraft's best hits? Weren't you a fucking cultist?
I guess it makes sense, actually, you're very much an attention whore. Back then you wanted to see you as ominous and spooky- But when that didn't work because everyone just thought you were a fucking dork, now you want to be praised and adored. Now you're supposed to be some Casanova type. Desperate for respect, so badly that you even go as far to hide the history of pathetic wrestlers in your lineage because you're ashamed of them. Yet you're just as much of a joke as they were.
You're not the Main Character of this story, Mehrunes. You're throwaway villain-of-the-week in my filler arc before I actually get to the Heavyweight Champion. Babe, you're just a warm-up.
Though I don't doubt you're going to give me your all. After all, this is your debut, isn't it? A British Rounds Match. Six three-minute rounds. Two out of three falls. Right up my alley because I can last all night long, I'm an Iron Enby if you will. You're getting in the ring with possibly the most technically sound wrestler in XHF today in a match style that I am built for, so I want you to ask yourself:
How badly do you really want this? How much are you willing to sacrifice for this?
Because I've sacrificed so much. I've gone through injuries, heartbreak, the agony of defeat, even have gotten my pretty face scratched up a few times- and if you think, YOU are going to stop me and derail everything that I've been working toward, you're in for the rudest awakening, sweetheart.
At first glance, you and I don't seem that different: flashy, opportunistic, with a chip on our shoulders.
The difference is: I chose this because I love it, you became a wrestler because your life was going nowhere so it was easy to follow the footsteps of your family. Unlike you, I don't have failure in my DNA.
Smith, don't be surprised when I leave as the victor at Adrenaline VI. I know it's going to suck, but hey- think of it like this! Not everyone is meant to be a Shining Star, some are just meant to step back and watch.
At least you'll get the privilege of getting to say you shared the ring with MYŌJIN.
Sorry, not sorry.
I made it clear that in my return to the Network that I was going to take back the spotlight that is rightfully mine, I have accomplished just that.
In NLW's G1 Tournament, I am undefeated and about to take that Southern States Championship. In just one match in Infinite Pro, I not only beat a wrestling legend- but also earned the right to challenge for this company's Heavyweight Championship at XHF's flagship Pay Per View, Night of Champions.
Not bad, is it?
Diminishing returns don't apply to me like it applies to these old, washed men- Oh, excuse me, “legendary veterans” that keep coming back just to show how increasingly mediocre they are. I am THE person to watch any time I appear on your screens. Don't believe me? Just look at the results every time I've stepped into a squared circle- and Jason Long knows that, hence why he turned my one-off appearance at First Contact into a full contract. Hence why he has me wrestling, having more of a prominent role now than even Ana Somnia. And who could blame him?
But, let me not get ahead of myself. I wouldn't want anyone thinking that I'm looking past my opponent before I face Somnia, because I get the feeling that he's desperate for attention. So, speaking of mediocrity from earlier-
How are you doing, Mr. Mehrunes Smith? Or rather, just simply, Meh. I mean, that's the reaction most of the audience has when they see you.
When I took the time to watch your little promo at the last show, you piqued my interest. You paint yourself as someone with a chip on his shoulder, someone who thought that he was capable of more than in the place he was in- so he left. You present yourself as this unique, charismatic game-changer who's going to take Infinite Pro Wrestling by storm. At least, the words coming out of your mouth created that narrative.
But do you know what I see, Smith?
I see a lack of authenticity.
I see an insecure man who wants to be seen as more important than he is. I see someone that packed his bags and ran home, crying to mother the SECOND things stopped going his way in NLW. I see just another generic wrestler with a fragile ego trying to hype himself up, another bitch that's all bark and no bite.
It's hard not to notice this… disturbingly recurring trend of wrestlers just like you that come and go to the point where they all look the same. Desperate for some fame and glory and thinking this sport is a shortcut to that, thinking that you've been born with some natural gift. Smith, you have Main Character Syndrome- and that's coming from me of all people.
But that's the thing, isn't it? I may be a conceited, self-centered prima-donna but my track record backs my arrogance up. Multiple titles across multiple promotions, a beloved Star. Revived the Junior Heavyweight Division, won the X-Crown at only 24.What do YOU have?
A Southern States title run that lasted little over a month? A Tag Team title reign with a veteran that was carrying your weight for most of it?
That reminds me, even, didn't you used to parade around in a little Cthulhu mask, pretending to be all scary and threatening, making your entire personality basically Lovecraft's best hits? Weren't you a fucking cultist?
I guess it makes sense, actually, you're very much an attention whore. Back then you wanted to see you as ominous and spooky- But when that didn't work because everyone just thought you were a fucking dork, now you want to be praised and adored. Now you're supposed to be some Casanova type. Desperate for respect, so badly that you even go as far to hide the history of pathetic wrestlers in your lineage because you're ashamed of them. Yet you're just as much of a joke as they were.
You're not the Main Character of this story, Mehrunes. You're throwaway villain-of-the-week in my filler arc before I actually get to the Heavyweight Champion. Babe, you're just a warm-up.
Though I don't doubt you're going to give me your all. After all, this is your debut, isn't it? A British Rounds Match. Six three-minute rounds. Two out of three falls. Right up my alley because I can last all night long, I'm an Iron Enby if you will. You're getting in the ring with possibly the most technically sound wrestler in XHF today in a match style that I am built for, so I want you to ask yourself:
How badly do you really want this? How much are you willing to sacrifice for this?
Because I've sacrificed so much. I've gone through injuries, heartbreak, the agony of defeat, even have gotten my pretty face scratched up a few times- and if you think, YOU are going to stop me and derail everything that I've been working toward, you're in for the rudest awakening, sweetheart.
At first glance, you and I don't seem that different: flashy, opportunistic, with a chip on our shoulders.
The difference is: I chose this because I love it, you became a wrestler because your life was going nowhere so it was easy to follow the footsteps of your family. Unlike you, I don't have failure in my DNA.
Smith, don't be surprised when I leave as the victor at Adrenaline VI. I know it's going to suck, but hey- think of it like this! Not everyone is meant to be a Shining Star, some are just meant to step back and watch.
At least you'll get the privilege of getting to say you shared the ring with MYŌJIN.
Sorry, not sorry.