Post by THE Tristan Slater on Nov 10, 2022 17:48:30 GMT -5
“I don’t understand why you feel that way.”
The gruff voice of John Cable is heard with the scene opening on a private jet where we join THE Tristan Slater and John Cable as they strap in for takeoff.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: It’s a valid question and one that deserves an answer. I’m not accusing the guy of anything at all. Thus far he’s stood beside you over the last several weeks but I’d be an idiot if I didn’t point out the elephant in the room.
Tristan states as he cracks open a bottle of water taking a swig before twisting the cap back on the bottle.
JOHN CABLE: Well, he knows we’re coming. I talked to him this morning.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: As you should have, I don’t want it to feel like I’m accusing him because that’s the last thing I’m doing but it warrants a conversation to clear the air because now we’re in bed with him.
A flight attendant pokes her head out of the cockpit of the private jet.
“We are ready for take-off, sir.”
John acknowledges her.
JOHN CABLE: Thank you, Stacy.
She nods her head before asking them.
STACY: Is there anything I can get for either of you before we depart?
JOHN CABLE: I think we’re okay, thanks for asking.
Stacy smiles at them before taking her leave back into the cockpit as John pivots his attention to THE Tristan Slater.
JOHN CABLE: Tell me again why you want to have this conversation with Mac.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: I mean I think it’s pretty stupid not to. He is represented by CCPE as are Flynn, Vaughn, Debonair, and J Mont spearheaded by Chris Page himself. Now, I don’t need to remind you how cutthroat Page is when it comes to his endgames, and the fact that he hasn’t even bothered to comment on Mac opposing the others is a little sketchy for me.
Who wouldn’t question the nature of intentions when you see the obvious staring you right in the face. Over the last several weeks CCPE has shown us that if they’re not anything they’re cowards, and you can’t tell me that this isn’t an opportune time for a ruse to be pulled if ever there was one.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: I’m not going to pretend to know a hell of a lot about the inner circle or inner workings of CCPE but I will say that if this goes south WE are the ones that will be on the receiving end of it all. If you look at the degree they went to on the last Brawl it should tell you playing things straight up isn’t going to be the business. They caught us off guard and unprepared. CCPE runs deep, what’s to say more of them show up? We got nobody watching our backs that we can fully trust.
John interjects.
JOHN CABLE: I trust Mac Bane.
THE Tristan Slater immediately spouts out with sarcasm in his tone.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: Shocking.
JOHN CABLE: He hasn’t done anything that leads to the contrary.
You can hear the sound of the engine revving up as the jet starts to take off.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: Have you seen Mac’s work in Sin City Wrestling? He hasn’t been a saint by any means, which means he’s capable of taking that knife and planting it between our shoulder blades. You’ve made it a point to get involved in this which in turn has gotten me involved in this, and we all know that there aren’t a lot of people itching to help you let alone me if we get hung out to dry.
John looks to say something only to have THE Tristan Slater throw the palm of his left hand out at John as he continues.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: I may be thinking way too deeply about all of this. The only way to know for sure is to sit down with Mac Bane and have a conversation. You and I both know that when it comes to reading someone there isn’t much better than me. All it’s going to take is sitting down with Mac and bringing to the table what has already been insinuated.
Regardless of whether this is a legitimate six-man tag or it turns into a glorified Handicap Match the one thing I will be is prepared for anything. It’s that mentality that made me a force in our industry before I elected to walk away from it all. Over the last several years I’ve had to do a lot of soul-searching, and I’ve had to make a lot of changes. I’ve had to cut friendships, and mend old ones which have allowed me to grow into the person I have become. Nobody’s perfect, and while I’ve had my flaws in the past I would suggest that people focus on the present because last time I checked this wasn't 2011, but if it was I’d be here as the XWF World Champion making Mark Flynn my bitch every step of the way.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: When I sit in the same room with him and have this conversation I’ll be able to come up with my own assessment and make my own determination. I just hope Mac knows that I’m not coming in hostile, but I have to know where his loyalties truly lie.
You can tell a lot from a man when you sit down and look them in the eyes, hearing their tone while listening to the words they elect to speak. Take our counterparts, for example, they exude fear because they assume they are cocks of the walk within the WGWF. Mark knows what I’m all about, but I look forward to officially introducing myself to Fred and Peter live and in living color. They’ve had a little bit of fun at our expense, but let’s see how much fun they’re going to have to suck their meals through straws.
JOHN CABLE: I hear what you’re saying… but remember… Fred and J Mont jumped Mac a few weeks back when he tried to intervene after that four-way.
THE Tristan Slater cocks his left eyebrow at John before the states.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: You don’t think that couldn’t have been staged? Listen, again I’m not trying to create tension where it’s not needed but it’s something that you have to at least consider. I mean, you are the same guy that tried to help Sonya Benson and she’s made a fool out of you ever since. One of your biggest faults is being way too trusting and assuming that everyone has the best intentions. You want to believe that everyone is good but unfortunately evil still exists.
There is a pause from THE Tristan Slater before he then states.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: I’m not accusing Mac of playing both sides of the fence but he is associated with Chris Page and CCPE, and that’s worth the conversation to have in my opinion, especially if I am going to have to rely on him to have my back and vice versa.
John has always tried to see the silver lining when it comes to the people that are in his life. He’s been very gullible in the past which is why I want to make sure that under no circumstances this is another one of those situations. I know how easy it is to fool him, I’ve done it. I’m not proud of it, but it’s a fact. I also had to make things right even if it meant getting punched in the face.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: We are an island amongst ourselves at this point, and regardless of anything that’s transpired between us I’ve always kept it one hundred for good, bad, or indifferent. I just hope that we can all sit down and talk this out like adults without any foolishness.
John then states.
JOHN CABLE: Listen, I know that when we all three get in a room and you hear him out as to why he’s electing to stand opposite of his brethren. He has his reasons, and they’re good ones at that. From my understanding, Mac might be signed with CCPE but that doesn’t mean he views things the way others do. They are allowed to think for themselves, you know.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: For your sake, I hope that rings true. You could use a win in the people judging department.
... To Be Continued.
::: Changes :::
I never thought I’d see the day that I would be stepping back into a WGWF ring to compete… but here we are. I understand that I don’t have a whole lot of time so let me cut right to the heart of the matter by introducing myself to those that might be unfamiliar; my name is “THE GLORIOUS” Tristan Slater, but you can call me THE Tristan Slater for short. I’m the guy that skull fucked Mark Flynn a decade ago when he looked like this…
Mark likes to talk about the past so let’s talk about it. Yes, I took steroids… a DECADE ago, and much like Mark changed his appearance over the years; side note, you had to have paid a mint to change skin color, shrink, and grow hair… Kudos to that surgeon. Mark Flynn is the guy that lacked the talent or ability to step to THE Tristan Slater straight up. You remember that, right Mark? You had a briefcase at your disposal, used to your advantage (which I applaud you for) to pick your spot to take my World Title.
Fantastic.
But what happened next?
What happened when you had to turn around a week later and DEFEND that strap that you plotted and planned so hard to get your grubby paws on? Oh yeah, that’s right… you got fucking smacked and destroyed by the very man you exploited to taste that sweet nectar of success. As a matter of fact, every time you and I have been in the same ring and a briefcase NOT be in the equation you were left looking up at the lights counting the stars floating around you after being defeated by not only a better man but a better WRESTLER.
News Flash.
I did that without being on the juice.
Let that marinate you slimy little fuckboy.
Your past is going to come back and haunt you because I’m the last guy you wanted to ever lay your eyes on. I’m the guy that has always, and will always have your number. If you need any further validation of that point then might I suggest you pay attention to Monday Night Brawl so that you too may watch with satisfaction as I firmly establish that fact one more time for old-time sake. Congrats on that Universal Title your boasting about on television like that strap means anything, I mean the XWF is consolidating their shows because the competition is SOOOOO thick over there, right? Pfft. That place has been a joke for the last year, so congratulations on being the top guy on a program that struggles to fill three matches on any given card without begging for talent to show up.
Changes, man.
We all make changes… right Peter?
You’ve gone from a cleaner to a mechanic over the last year or so while managing to rack up a resume of a who’s who in the process. Four World Titles to your credit, some you held onto simultaneously. Personally, I think that’s impressive but apparently, you are the Rodney Dangerfield of Professional Wrestling as you continue to get no respect. While it would EASY to shred your accomplishments yet the truth is when comes to you, Flynn, and Debonair it’s YOU that is the one to really watch. You are the talent of the bunch hiding in the background just waiting for your moment to fucking jump. Well, I’m feeling pretty damn froggy. While you impress me doesn’t mean that I’m not going to knock your dick in the dirt the moment our paths cross, because unlike last week you won’t be able to exploit an advantage, you won’t be able to pick and choose your spot, and you’re going to find out the hard way what Flynn found out a decade ago, I ain’t nothing nice to play with when that bell rings! I’ll take great pleasure in exposing you under the bright lights of CCPE Arena while finally showing the world how the cream rises to the top, which is coincidentally where I always seem to find myself. We’re going to find out if you measure up to the level of GLORIOUSNESS because I exude it from my pores every day of the week.
I also understand why you drew Mark in versus electing to stand against him.
He’s your crutch.
You’d rather fight with him versus against him because he threatens you. It’s standard psychology when you cut through the bullshit and see things for what they truly are. One day you’ll wake up and realize that you never needed anyone but until then continue slurping on the tip of Mark’s pee-pee; wait, is that socially acceptable? I haven’t done this in a while and apparently, wrestling has become a world where you have to maintain social acceptability. Since when did you become such a follower, Pete? I mean as I look at this foursome it becomes even more painfully obvious that all of you seem to suffer from little man syndrome or were bullied when you were in grade school for this kind of pack mentality exist. Surely guys like you who claim to be the best of the best aren’t shaking in your high heels over a little competition because all of you haven’t done anything but act like a bunch of skirts pretending to be some badasses that haven’t realized you’ve brought knives to a gunfight.
Changes, we all go through them like Fred Debonair. How many times have you changed your “nickname” this year alone? I mean it’s bad enough that you look like a fourth-rate Chris Page but at least CCP has consistency. Dude you walk around here with your chest puffed out patting yourself on the back for taking a shortcut to get the job done. Take it from someone who has taken a few in his career that when you resort to low blows to gain an upper hand doesn’t make you a badass… it makes you a bitch boy. Your Kingdom, yeah, that’s fucking original, this kingdom you’re trying to build is going to crumble faster and harder than it’s taken you to try and build it because what you and your crew fail to realize is that it’s one thing to leave someone like me laying… it’s something completely different to fully get the job done because here I stand ready, willing, and able to take my right boot and shove it up your unlubed ass! You boys have gone off and done the one thing, the ONE thing that you are going to live to regret.
… you’ve motivated me.
And now I’m going to step to the plate and knock this son of a bitch out of the park as I’ve done throughout my tenure in this profession. I have found my way to the top, underhanded and legitimate. I don’t have to lower myself to your standards, I just have to beat you when it matters… make no mistake about it when I say that come Brawl you’re all about to find out exactly why I am “THE GLORIOUS” Tristan Slater… and why you’re not. If it wasn’t bad enough that you kids had to piss me off you’ve got two more guys standing beside me that are equally through with all of your bullshit. John Cable and Mac Bane are going to step to the forefront, smack the taste out of your mouths, and with me pulling my weight we shall dispatch this nonsense, snuff it out, and kill it off before it can even begin.
Changes.
We all go through them.
Some for the better, others for the worse.
Brawl will mark my fourth match since 2017 with a 3-1 record that will soon move up to 4-1 at your expense. Funny, I don’t have to cut a full-time schedule to outproduce all of you. Let that marinate for a minute, and then respond accordingly.
My name is “THE GLORIOUS” Tristan Slater.
I approve of this message.
The gruff voice of John Cable is heard with the scene opening on a private jet where we join THE Tristan Slater and John Cable as they strap in for takeoff.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: It’s a valid question and one that deserves an answer. I’m not accusing the guy of anything at all. Thus far he’s stood beside you over the last several weeks but I’d be an idiot if I didn’t point out the elephant in the room.
Tristan states as he cracks open a bottle of water taking a swig before twisting the cap back on the bottle.
JOHN CABLE: Well, he knows we’re coming. I talked to him this morning.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: As you should have, I don’t want it to feel like I’m accusing him because that’s the last thing I’m doing but it warrants a conversation to clear the air because now we’re in bed with him.
A flight attendant pokes her head out of the cockpit of the private jet.
“We are ready for take-off, sir.”
John acknowledges her.
JOHN CABLE: Thank you, Stacy.
She nods her head before asking them.
STACY: Is there anything I can get for either of you before we depart?
JOHN CABLE: I think we’re okay, thanks for asking.
Stacy smiles at them before taking her leave back into the cockpit as John pivots his attention to THE Tristan Slater.
JOHN CABLE: Tell me again why you want to have this conversation with Mac.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: I mean I think it’s pretty stupid not to. He is represented by CCPE as are Flynn, Vaughn, Debonair, and J Mont spearheaded by Chris Page himself. Now, I don’t need to remind you how cutthroat Page is when it comes to his endgames, and the fact that he hasn’t even bothered to comment on Mac opposing the others is a little sketchy for me.
Who wouldn’t question the nature of intentions when you see the obvious staring you right in the face. Over the last several weeks CCPE has shown us that if they’re not anything they’re cowards, and you can’t tell me that this isn’t an opportune time for a ruse to be pulled if ever there was one.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: I’m not going to pretend to know a hell of a lot about the inner circle or inner workings of CCPE but I will say that if this goes south WE are the ones that will be on the receiving end of it all. If you look at the degree they went to on the last Brawl it should tell you playing things straight up isn’t going to be the business. They caught us off guard and unprepared. CCPE runs deep, what’s to say more of them show up? We got nobody watching our backs that we can fully trust.
John interjects.
JOHN CABLE: I trust Mac Bane.
THE Tristan Slater immediately spouts out with sarcasm in his tone.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: Shocking.
JOHN CABLE: He hasn’t done anything that leads to the contrary.
You can hear the sound of the engine revving up as the jet starts to take off.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: Have you seen Mac’s work in Sin City Wrestling? He hasn’t been a saint by any means, which means he’s capable of taking that knife and planting it between our shoulder blades. You’ve made it a point to get involved in this which in turn has gotten me involved in this, and we all know that there aren’t a lot of people itching to help you let alone me if we get hung out to dry.
John looks to say something only to have THE Tristan Slater throw the palm of his left hand out at John as he continues.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: I may be thinking way too deeply about all of this. The only way to know for sure is to sit down with Mac Bane and have a conversation. You and I both know that when it comes to reading someone there isn’t much better than me. All it’s going to take is sitting down with Mac and bringing to the table what has already been insinuated.
Regardless of whether this is a legitimate six-man tag or it turns into a glorified Handicap Match the one thing I will be is prepared for anything. It’s that mentality that made me a force in our industry before I elected to walk away from it all. Over the last several years I’ve had to do a lot of soul-searching, and I’ve had to make a lot of changes. I’ve had to cut friendships, and mend old ones which have allowed me to grow into the person I have become. Nobody’s perfect, and while I’ve had my flaws in the past I would suggest that people focus on the present because last time I checked this wasn't 2011, but if it was I’d be here as the XWF World Champion making Mark Flynn my bitch every step of the way.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: When I sit in the same room with him and have this conversation I’ll be able to come up with my own assessment and make my own determination. I just hope Mac knows that I’m not coming in hostile, but I have to know where his loyalties truly lie.
You can tell a lot from a man when you sit down and look them in the eyes, hearing their tone while listening to the words they elect to speak. Take our counterparts, for example, they exude fear because they assume they are cocks of the walk within the WGWF. Mark knows what I’m all about, but I look forward to officially introducing myself to Fred and Peter live and in living color. They’ve had a little bit of fun at our expense, but let’s see how much fun they’re going to have to suck their meals through straws.
JOHN CABLE: I hear what you’re saying… but remember… Fred and J Mont jumped Mac a few weeks back when he tried to intervene after that four-way.
THE Tristan Slater cocks his left eyebrow at John before the states.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: You don’t think that couldn’t have been staged? Listen, again I’m not trying to create tension where it’s not needed but it’s something that you have to at least consider. I mean, you are the same guy that tried to help Sonya Benson and she’s made a fool out of you ever since. One of your biggest faults is being way too trusting and assuming that everyone has the best intentions. You want to believe that everyone is good but unfortunately evil still exists.
There is a pause from THE Tristan Slater before he then states.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: I’m not accusing Mac of playing both sides of the fence but he is associated with Chris Page and CCPE, and that’s worth the conversation to have in my opinion, especially if I am going to have to rely on him to have my back and vice versa.
John has always tried to see the silver lining when it comes to the people that are in his life. He’s been very gullible in the past which is why I want to make sure that under no circumstances this is another one of those situations. I know how easy it is to fool him, I’ve done it. I’m not proud of it, but it’s a fact. I also had to make things right even if it meant getting punched in the face.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: We are an island amongst ourselves at this point, and regardless of anything that’s transpired between us I’ve always kept it one hundred for good, bad, or indifferent. I just hope that we can all sit down and talk this out like adults without any foolishness.
John then states.
JOHN CABLE: Listen, I know that when we all three get in a room and you hear him out as to why he’s electing to stand opposite of his brethren. He has his reasons, and they’re good ones at that. From my understanding, Mac might be signed with CCPE but that doesn’t mean he views things the way others do. They are allowed to think for themselves, you know.
THE TRISTAN SLATER: For your sake, I hope that rings true. You could use a win in the people judging department.
... To Be Continued.
::: Changes :::
I never thought I’d see the day that I would be stepping back into a WGWF ring to compete… but here we are. I understand that I don’t have a whole lot of time so let me cut right to the heart of the matter by introducing myself to those that might be unfamiliar; my name is “THE GLORIOUS” Tristan Slater, but you can call me THE Tristan Slater for short. I’m the guy that skull fucked Mark Flynn a decade ago when he looked like this…
Mark likes to talk about the past so let’s talk about it. Yes, I took steroids… a DECADE ago, and much like Mark changed his appearance over the years; side note, you had to have paid a mint to change skin color, shrink, and grow hair… Kudos to that surgeon. Mark Flynn is the guy that lacked the talent or ability to step to THE Tristan Slater straight up. You remember that, right Mark? You had a briefcase at your disposal, used to your advantage (which I applaud you for) to pick your spot to take my World Title.
Fantastic.
But what happened next?
What happened when you had to turn around a week later and DEFEND that strap that you plotted and planned so hard to get your grubby paws on? Oh yeah, that’s right… you got fucking smacked and destroyed by the very man you exploited to taste that sweet nectar of success. As a matter of fact, every time you and I have been in the same ring and a briefcase NOT be in the equation you were left looking up at the lights counting the stars floating around you after being defeated by not only a better man but a better WRESTLER.
News Flash.
I did that without being on the juice.
Let that marinate you slimy little fuckboy.
Your past is going to come back and haunt you because I’m the last guy you wanted to ever lay your eyes on. I’m the guy that has always, and will always have your number. If you need any further validation of that point then might I suggest you pay attention to Monday Night Brawl so that you too may watch with satisfaction as I firmly establish that fact one more time for old-time sake. Congrats on that Universal Title your boasting about on television like that strap means anything, I mean the XWF is consolidating their shows because the competition is SOOOOO thick over there, right? Pfft. That place has been a joke for the last year, so congratulations on being the top guy on a program that struggles to fill three matches on any given card without begging for talent to show up.
Changes, man.
We all make changes… right Peter?
You’ve gone from a cleaner to a mechanic over the last year or so while managing to rack up a resume of a who’s who in the process. Four World Titles to your credit, some you held onto simultaneously. Personally, I think that’s impressive but apparently, you are the Rodney Dangerfield of Professional Wrestling as you continue to get no respect. While it would EASY to shred your accomplishments yet the truth is when comes to you, Flynn, and Debonair it’s YOU that is the one to really watch. You are the talent of the bunch hiding in the background just waiting for your moment to fucking jump. Well, I’m feeling pretty damn froggy. While you impress me doesn’t mean that I’m not going to knock your dick in the dirt the moment our paths cross, because unlike last week you won’t be able to exploit an advantage, you won’t be able to pick and choose your spot, and you’re going to find out the hard way what Flynn found out a decade ago, I ain’t nothing nice to play with when that bell rings! I’ll take great pleasure in exposing you under the bright lights of CCPE Arena while finally showing the world how the cream rises to the top, which is coincidentally where I always seem to find myself. We’re going to find out if you measure up to the level of GLORIOUSNESS because I exude it from my pores every day of the week.
I also understand why you drew Mark in versus electing to stand against him.
He’s your crutch.
You’d rather fight with him versus against him because he threatens you. It’s standard psychology when you cut through the bullshit and see things for what they truly are. One day you’ll wake up and realize that you never needed anyone but until then continue slurping on the tip of Mark’s pee-pee; wait, is that socially acceptable? I haven’t done this in a while and apparently, wrestling has become a world where you have to maintain social acceptability. Since when did you become such a follower, Pete? I mean as I look at this foursome it becomes even more painfully obvious that all of you seem to suffer from little man syndrome or were bullied when you were in grade school for this kind of pack mentality exist. Surely guys like you who claim to be the best of the best aren’t shaking in your high heels over a little competition because all of you haven’t done anything but act like a bunch of skirts pretending to be some badasses that haven’t realized you’ve brought knives to a gunfight.
Changes, we all go through them like Fred Debonair. How many times have you changed your “nickname” this year alone? I mean it’s bad enough that you look like a fourth-rate Chris Page but at least CCP has consistency. Dude you walk around here with your chest puffed out patting yourself on the back for taking a shortcut to get the job done. Take it from someone who has taken a few in his career that when you resort to low blows to gain an upper hand doesn’t make you a badass… it makes you a bitch boy. Your Kingdom, yeah, that’s fucking original, this kingdom you’re trying to build is going to crumble faster and harder than it’s taken you to try and build it because what you and your crew fail to realize is that it’s one thing to leave someone like me laying… it’s something completely different to fully get the job done because here I stand ready, willing, and able to take my right boot and shove it up your unlubed ass! You boys have gone off and done the one thing, the ONE thing that you are going to live to regret.
… you’ve motivated me.
And now I’m going to step to the plate and knock this son of a bitch out of the park as I’ve done throughout my tenure in this profession. I have found my way to the top, underhanded and legitimate. I don’t have to lower myself to your standards, I just have to beat you when it matters… make no mistake about it when I say that come Brawl you’re all about to find out exactly why I am “THE GLORIOUS” Tristan Slater… and why you’re not. If it wasn’t bad enough that you kids had to piss me off you’ve got two more guys standing beside me that are equally through with all of your bullshit. John Cable and Mac Bane are going to step to the forefront, smack the taste out of your mouths, and with me pulling my weight we shall dispatch this nonsense, snuff it out, and kill it off before it can even begin.
Changes.
We all go through them.
Some for the better, others for the worse.
Brawl will mark my fourth match since 2017 with a 3-1 record that will soon move up to 4-1 at your expense. Funny, I don’t have to cut a full-time schedule to outproduce all of you. Let that marinate for a minute, and then respond accordingly.
My name is “THE GLORIOUS” Tristan Slater.
I approve of this message.