Post by Seth Stevens on Dec 20, 2023 7:04:25 GMT -5
Continued from Previous RP
“That doesn’t make any sense.”
The scene opens as we find Seth Stevens walking the dark streets of parts unknown. There is a sense of uncertainty that fills the air as the bitter cold chills his lungs with each breath. Seth is bundled up in a heavy winter coat and a skull cap.
Seth Stevens- “I can count on two hands how many cracks I’ve ever had at becoming a Champion in the WGWF, let alone one of the focal point champions.
A voice calls out from the darkness.
“Maybe this is the moment that you’ve been waiting for, have you thought about that?”
Seth Stevens- “Honestly, no. I’m grateful to have a job let alone a major opportunity such as this but I can’t shake the fact that I haven’t earned it. I mean, I’ve only had three matches since I’ve returned to the profession and haven’t won any of them via pinfall or submission. My track record doesn’t warrant a Smash Title match.
“Or does it?”
The voice continues.
“You’ve only had two opportunities to become the WGWF World Heavyweight Champion, and while this isn’t that title it ranks right up there when you look at just who is holding it.”
Seth Stevens- “How so?”
Seth asks.
“You saw when Enigma selected the Smash TItle over the WGWF World Title at the Cannabis Cup, right? That one action gave the Smash Title all the credibility in the world, and to take it a step further, this is the first defense of it since The Monster Machine took possession of it. You shouldn’t worry about the how’s or the why’s. Instead, worry about what you will do to take his prized possession.”
Seth stops walking and his eyes focus on something directly in front of him.
Seth Stevens- “It would make for a dope-ass Christmas present to myself, and it will throw all kinds of wrenches into the current plans.”
“Now you’re getting it.”
The voice then states.
“It’s not like you control the pencil and make the matches, all you can do is take advantage of the opportunity that has been presented. The question becomes… What are you going to do about it.”
Seth scratches the side of his head, confused, he states.
Seth Stevens- “Why are we here?”
There is a light sound of maniacal laughter that is heard before the voice chimes in.
“To crush the hopes and dreams of everyone around the world.”
I’m not going to lie.
I know that I haven’t done anything to warrant this opportunity to become the Smash Champion, I know that most of you saw my name on the card opposite Enigma and rolled your eyes at the mere thought of it. It’s okay, I don’t blame you for your thoughts because I have had the same. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for me to shock the world in one hand while throwing the biggest wrench in the Smash Title scene as we are on the road to the event itself. I mean, it’s not like Cable is going to sell tickets. When I look at The Monster Machine I’ve been left scratching my head a time or two. Never would I expect a Champion of a respected brand to play second fiddle to a group of attention whores that wouldn’t know what a real Main Event is if their lives depended on it.
How long will you be the second string to J Mont?
How long will you sit back and watch the sheer stupidity of the rest of TFO’s before you’ve had enough? You should be what everyone is talking about but you seem content with being in the shadows, and to be frank, I question why. I question because I’ve seen how you carry yourself when you’re on your own, but this is different and you know it. I can see it starting to fester in the pit of your stomach, I can sense your levels of frustration coming to a boiling point.
… It’s okay to let it explode while TFO implodes.
We all have choices to make on a daily basis.
Choices that will dictate our pace.
You’ve elected to choose to be a bitch in a bigger picture, so now I choose to take the one thing that you hold closest to your heart; I take your connection to Smash himself. Go ahead, scoff at it, laugh at it, or even pretend that I haven’t been to this dance before. I see through the Machine, and I know what I need to do to pull the plug on it. Ever since you won that strap you’d think that if it meant as much as you would love for us all to believe it does this wouldn’t be your first title defense. You would have gone out of your way to make it mean so much more… but you didn’t. Save the nonsensical “I don’t book the matches” routine. You don’t have to push a pencil to have a loud voice, yet you seem to be content with merely holding onto the strap versus defending it. Why is it that Cholo is on his second defense while you’ve not bothered to make your first and yet you’ve had the Smash Title longer? I’m bringing this up because it falls back on your being a content person. You’re content with being in the shadows of TFO’s and you’re content with being a paper fucking champion that doesn’t do a goddamn thing until some lame-ass General Manager remembered you are even there. Some presence, right?
You’re not a champ.
You’re a chump.
You should be ashamed of yourself because everyone is already there for you.
Seth Stevens- “This doesn’t feel like it’s such a good idea.”
The scene reopens with Seth’s eye fixated on what is in front of them.
“Come on Seth, where is the guy that gave no fucks? Where is the guy that had such a killer instinct that he wouldn’t ask questions he just did? If you think you’re going to tangle with Enigma and not be prepared to make the tough decisions, if you’re not prepared to take things as far as you need to take them then you might as well sit your ass at home.”
Seth Stevens- “That’s cool and all, but I don’t understand what the North Pole has to do with any of this.”
“It’s all a metaphor when it comes to Enigma, more specifically the Smash Championship.”
Seth Stevens- “I still don’t get it.”
“Next Monday Night is the one night of the year it’s okay to lie to your children while pretending that Santa Claus is real, yet you chastise them and punish them any other time of the year. It’s called hypocrisy, and that IS Enigma in his purest form.”
Seth then states.
Seth Stevens- “If it’s not real then this isn’t real either.”
Seth gazes into the darkness.
Seth Stevens- “And if this isn’t real… Who the hell are you?”
“I thought you’d never ask.”
A thick cloud of black smoke floods Seth Stevens and engulfs him. The thick smoke finds its way up Seth’s nose, through his eyes, and even his mouth until it is completely inside of Seth. You can see Steven’s entire mannerisms suddenly change. Seth cracks his knuckles and then move to cracking his neck on both sides using his hands before he lets out a deep exhale.
Seth Stevens- “Now, where were we?
How is it possible that I’ve been back for two months and I’ve been in the Smash ring more than you? You don’t strike me as a foolish man, so I’d expect that even you are smart enough to understand that you can’t spin this narrative because facts don’t lie. People do. Enigma, I don’t doubt your presence in our industry, I don’t question the ability that you carry as your accolades speak volumes… but this isn’t about you anymore. This isn’t about a guy who’d rather spend the least amount of time inside a WGWF ring and is now about me fulfilling my destiny. I’ve had two shots at the WGWF World Title, and while this isn’t the big belt it’s right underneath it. I’ve had my successes as the WGWF Television Champion, Intercontinental Champion, and Tag Team Champion. I’ve bested Chris Page just like you, I’ve been in more high-profile WGWF stuff YEARS ago for there to be a WGWF sandbox for any of you to play in, and now it’s time for me to shock the world.
I’ll admit that maybe I haven’t been living up to my potential, but with a little help from an old friend, I think it’s safe to say that lunacy might be ready to take firm control.
On Christmas Night, the one night of the year when FANTASY is a reality only seems fitting that this is the night that you’re downfall is cemented by my hands. What do you think your master is going to do when you walk back through that curtain empty-handed? Do you think he will need you around anymore? Of course not, the only reason you’re there, to begin with, is because he knows how easily manipulated you have shown yourself to be. It’s not just you, it’s Masley and Newton as well. You all followed him down this rabbit hole and now it’s going to start caving in on you. This is the day that you firmly come to terms with just how right I am about you. What sucks is that you COULD be so much more.
You KNOW it.
With 2024 right around the corner it’s going to be welcomed in style as I shine up my new toy while listening to the sounds of a grown man cry.
“What did you do to me?”
The voice of Seth Stevens is heard coming from the darkness that surrounds Seth’s body. Seth smirks with a malicious grin.
SETH STEVENS- “You are so gullible.”
Seth’s voice coming from his body is thrown just a bit. The tone isn’t quite the same. Close, but not one hundred percent.
“Where am I?”
SETH STEVENS- “Right where I need you to be. You don’t have the stones to go through what needs to be done to leave with the Smash Championship.”
SETH snaps his fingers and Santa’s house suddenly disappears and we find ourselves in a dark abyss.
“Who are you?”
Seth’s voice asks.
SETH STEVENS- “You know who I am and you know why I’m needed. You’re pitiful, an embarrassment, and a disgrace. I’m going to show you why I was always the one that got things done. I should have never let you take over.”
“You’re not going to get away with this!”
A slight chuckle from SETH.
SETH STEVENS- “I already have.”
SETH continues.
SETH STEVENS- “You sit back and watch how things are supposed to be done. I got you inches away from the title before, and now I’ll get you across the finish line… Or should I say I’ll get myself across the finish line? One of the world's many marvels.”
“Why can’t I remember who you are?!?!?! Why are you doing this?!?!”
SETH STEVENS- “Are you seriously this stupid? I just explained it. Sheesh, I’m glad I answered that call.”
SETH snaps his fingers as the scene goes black.
Yo Enigma! Listen up fuck-face because I’m only going to say this once. Monsters don’t scare me. Machines don’t intimidate me. Posers don’t make me flinch. That is you summed up in one word. You have a lot of people fooled, but not yours truly. By this point I’d imagine you think you’re speaking with Seth Stevens, and you are, but which Seth? Ah, now that’s the question. I don’t expect you to go through years of history for him, but if you didn’t for me then this is where it bites you firmly in the ass. The level of complacency is unreal when it comes to you; from TFO’s through actively competing in other federations, defending other championships but yet not raising your hand to defend the Smash Title.
How can it mean so much?
Or is that the reason?
It means so much to you that the mere thought of being defeated for it IS what haunts you.
Well, kiddo, that worst nightmare is about to become a distinct reality. You will get to wake up on Christmas morning looking over at that strap but when you look over while curling up before you go to bed you’re going to find yourself with an empty feeling because your precious won’t be looking back at you. You’ll have to go home and look your daughter in the eye and explain to her what failure is, you’ll see her heartbreak because she realizes that daddy isn’t that big, bad wolf he wants the world to believe he is, and you’ll have to pick your ego up off the ground followed by your jaw.
You will walk into this underestimating me.
You will take me lightly because that is your nature.
You will assume that I’m not on your level but when I beat you spending half the amount of time cutting this promo than you do you’ll understand firmly that regardless if it’s inside that ring or on this microphone you aren’t close to my level. I don’t need to waste everyone’s time or energy to be the best. I just have to smack guys like you in the mouth.
Hey John, pay attention.
Because I’ll be slapping your big, dumb ass around next.
“That doesn’t make any sense.”
The scene opens as we find Seth Stevens walking the dark streets of parts unknown. There is a sense of uncertainty that fills the air as the bitter cold chills his lungs with each breath. Seth is bundled up in a heavy winter coat and a skull cap.
Seth Stevens- “I can count on two hands how many cracks I’ve ever had at becoming a Champion in the WGWF, let alone one of the focal point champions.
A voice calls out from the darkness.
“Maybe this is the moment that you’ve been waiting for, have you thought about that?”
Seth Stevens- “Honestly, no. I’m grateful to have a job let alone a major opportunity such as this but I can’t shake the fact that I haven’t earned it. I mean, I’ve only had three matches since I’ve returned to the profession and haven’t won any of them via pinfall or submission. My track record doesn’t warrant a Smash Title match.
“Or does it?”
The voice continues.
“You’ve only had two opportunities to become the WGWF World Heavyweight Champion, and while this isn’t that title it ranks right up there when you look at just who is holding it.”
Seth Stevens- “How so?”
Seth asks.
“You saw when Enigma selected the Smash TItle over the WGWF World Title at the Cannabis Cup, right? That one action gave the Smash Title all the credibility in the world, and to take it a step further, this is the first defense of it since The Monster Machine took possession of it. You shouldn’t worry about the how’s or the why’s. Instead, worry about what you will do to take his prized possession.”
Seth stops walking and his eyes focus on something directly in front of him.
Seth Stevens- “It would make for a dope-ass Christmas present to myself, and it will throw all kinds of wrenches into the current plans.”
“Now you’re getting it.”
The voice then states.
“It’s not like you control the pencil and make the matches, all you can do is take advantage of the opportunity that has been presented. The question becomes… What are you going to do about it.”
Seth scratches the side of his head, confused, he states.
Seth Stevens- “Why are we here?”
There is a light sound of maniacal laughter that is heard before the voice chimes in.
“To crush the hopes and dreams of everyone around the world.”
I’m not going to lie.
I know that I haven’t done anything to warrant this opportunity to become the Smash Champion, I know that most of you saw my name on the card opposite Enigma and rolled your eyes at the mere thought of it. It’s okay, I don’t blame you for your thoughts because I have had the same. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for me to shock the world in one hand while throwing the biggest wrench in the Smash Title scene as we are on the road to the event itself. I mean, it’s not like Cable is going to sell tickets. When I look at The Monster Machine I’ve been left scratching my head a time or two. Never would I expect a Champion of a respected brand to play second fiddle to a group of attention whores that wouldn’t know what a real Main Event is if their lives depended on it.
How long will you be the second string to J Mont?
How long will you sit back and watch the sheer stupidity of the rest of TFO’s before you’ve had enough? You should be what everyone is talking about but you seem content with being in the shadows, and to be frank, I question why. I question because I’ve seen how you carry yourself when you’re on your own, but this is different and you know it. I can see it starting to fester in the pit of your stomach, I can sense your levels of frustration coming to a boiling point.
… It’s okay to let it explode while TFO implodes.
We all have choices to make on a daily basis.
Choices that will dictate our pace.
You’ve elected to choose to be a bitch in a bigger picture, so now I choose to take the one thing that you hold closest to your heart; I take your connection to Smash himself. Go ahead, scoff at it, laugh at it, or even pretend that I haven’t been to this dance before. I see through the Machine, and I know what I need to do to pull the plug on it. Ever since you won that strap you’d think that if it meant as much as you would love for us all to believe it does this wouldn’t be your first title defense. You would have gone out of your way to make it mean so much more… but you didn’t. Save the nonsensical “I don’t book the matches” routine. You don’t have to push a pencil to have a loud voice, yet you seem to be content with merely holding onto the strap versus defending it. Why is it that Cholo is on his second defense while you’ve not bothered to make your first and yet you’ve had the Smash Title longer? I’m bringing this up because it falls back on your being a content person. You’re content with being in the shadows of TFO’s and you’re content with being a paper fucking champion that doesn’t do a goddamn thing until some lame-ass General Manager remembered you are even there. Some presence, right?
You’re not a champ.
You’re a chump.
You should be ashamed of yourself because everyone is already there for you.
Seth Stevens- “This doesn’t feel like it’s such a good idea.”
The scene reopens with Seth’s eye fixated on what is in front of them.
“Come on Seth, where is the guy that gave no fucks? Where is the guy that had such a killer instinct that he wouldn’t ask questions he just did? If you think you’re going to tangle with Enigma and not be prepared to make the tough decisions, if you’re not prepared to take things as far as you need to take them then you might as well sit your ass at home.”
Seth Stevens- “That’s cool and all, but I don’t understand what the North Pole has to do with any of this.”
“It’s all a metaphor when it comes to Enigma, more specifically the Smash Championship.”
Seth Stevens- “I still don’t get it.”
“Next Monday Night is the one night of the year it’s okay to lie to your children while pretending that Santa Claus is real, yet you chastise them and punish them any other time of the year. It’s called hypocrisy, and that IS Enigma in his purest form.”
Seth then states.
Seth Stevens- “If it’s not real then this isn’t real either.”
Seth gazes into the darkness.
Seth Stevens- “And if this isn’t real… Who the hell are you?”
“I thought you’d never ask.”
A thick cloud of black smoke floods Seth Stevens and engulfs him. The thick smoke finds its way up Seth’s nose, through his eyes, and even his mouth until it is completely inside of Seth. You can see Steven’s entire mannerisms suddenly change. Seth cracks his knuckles and then move to cracking his neck on both sides using his hands before he lets out a deep exhale.
Seth Stevens- “Now, where were we?
How is it possible that I’ve been back for two months and I’ve been in the Smash ring more than you? You don’t strike me as a foolish man, so I’d expect that even you are smart enough to understand that you can’t spin this narrative because facts don’t lie. People do. Enigma, I don’t doubt your presence in our industry, I don’t question the ability that you carry as your accolades speak volumes… but this isn’t about you anymore. This isn’t about a guy who’d rather spend the least amount of time inside a WGWF ring and is now about me fulfilling my destiny. I’ve had two shots at the WGWF World Title, and while this isn’t the big belt it’s right underneath it. I’ve had my successes as the WGWF Television Champion, Intercontinental Champion, and Tag Team Champion. I’ve bested Chris Page just like you, I’ve been in more high-profile WGWF stuff YEARS ago for there to be a WGWF sandbox for any of you to play in, and now it’s time for me to shock the world.
I’ll admit that maybe I haven’t been living up to my potential, but with a little help from an old friend, I think it’s safe to say that lunacy might be ready to take firm control.
On Christmas Night, the one night of the year when FANTASY is a reality only seems fitting that this is the night that you’re downfall is cemented by my hands. What do you think your master is going to do when you walk back through that curtain empty-handed? Do you think he will need you around anymore? Of course not, the only reason you’re there, to begin with, is because he knows how easily manipulated you have shown yourself to be. It’s not just you, it’s Masley and Newton as well. You all followed him down this rabbit hole and now it’s going to start caving in on you. This is the day that you firmly come to terms with just how right I am about you. What sucks is that you COULD be so much more.
You KNOW it.
With 2024 right around the corner it’s going to be welcomed in style as I shine up my new toy while listening to the sounds of a grown man cry.
“What did you do to me?”
The voice of Seth Stevens is heard coming from the darkness that surrounds Seth’s body. Seth smirks with a malicious grin.
SETH STEVENS- “You are so gullible.”
Seth’s voice coming from his body is thrown just a bit. The tone isn’t quite the same. Close, but not one hundred percent.
“Where am I?”
SETH STEVENS- “Right where I need you to be. You don’t have the stones to go through what needs to be done to leave with the Smash Championship.”
SETH snaps his fingers and Santa’s house suddenly disappears and we find ourselves in a dark abyss.
“Who are you?”
Seth’s voice asks.
SETH STEVENS- “You know who I am and you know why I’m needed. You’re pitiful, an embarrassment, and a disgrace. I’m going to show you why I was always the one that got things done. I should have never let you take over.”
“You’re not going to get away with this!”
A slight chuckle from SETH.
SETH STEVENS- “I already have.”
SETH continues.
SETH STEVENS- “You sit back and watch how things are supposed to be done. I got you inches away from the title before, and now I’ll get you across the finish line… Or should I say I’ll get myself across the finish line? One of the world's many marvels.”
“Why can’t I remember who you are?!?!?! Why are you doing this?!?!”
SETH STEVENS- “Are you seriously this stupid? I just explained it. Sheesh, I’m glad I answered that call.”
SETH snaps his fingers as the scene goes black.
Yo Enigma! Listen up fuck-face because I’m only going to say this once. Monsters don’t scare me. Machines don’t intimidate me. Posers don’t make me flinch. That is you summed up in one word. You have a lot of people fooled, but not yours truly. By this point I’d imagine you think you’re speaking with Seth Stevens, and you are, but which Seth? Ah, now that’s the question. I don’t expect you to go through years of history for him, but if you didn’t for me then this is where it bites you firmly in the ass. The level of complacency is unreal when it comes to you; from TFO’s through actively competing in other federations, defending other championships but yet not raising your hand to defend the Smash Title.
How can it mean so much?
Or is that the reason?
It means so much to you that the mere thought of being defeated for it IS what haunts you.
Well, kiddo, that worst nightmare is about to become a distinct reality. You will get to wake up on Christmas morning looking over at that strap but when you look over while curling up before you go to bed you’re going to find yourself with an empty feeling because your precious won’t be looking back at you. You’ll have to go home and look your daughter in the eye and explain to her what failure is, you’ll see her heartbreak because she realizes that daddy isn’t that big, bad wolf he wants the world to believe he is, and you’ll have to pick your ego up off the ground followed by your jaw.
You will walk into this underestimating me.
You will take me lightly because that is your nature.
You will assume that I’m not on your level but when I beat you spending half the amount of time cutting this promo than you do you’ll understand firmly that regardless if it’s inside that ring or on this microphone you aren’t close to my level. I don’t need to waste everyone’s time or energy to be the best. I just have to smack guys like you in the mouth.
Hey John, pay attention.
Because I’ll be slapping your big, dumb ass around next.