John Ojeda(c) vs Adam Stryker

[PWXonline]

Main Event
PWX Championship
John Ojeda(c) vs Adam Stryker

Deadline: 3-25-14 at Midnight CST

RP Limit: 2 per person


Story: Will add later..

[stryker]

OOC: It’s a promo and it’s also a look back at the year and a half with this fantastic fed. Hope you’ll enjoy this.

A Look Back At The Puzzle

[wrath]

Podcast 047: Battle

I would be foolish to not acknowledge that this will be the first real test of my reign as the PWX World Champion.

I would be a fool not to acknowledge that the man that will be standing across the ring from me is one of the very best in the world. I know who Adam Stryker is. I know how he operates. It’s why I reached out to him. He, much like myself, has been tormented and tortured by the Establishment at every turn. But this night, this is a night for the two of us. High Stakes, is a night for the two of us to do what we do best. Brian and Darin think this is some kind of grand punishment to us. Pitting us against each other. But the fact is, I welcome this match with open arms. I welcome this test of my skills and will as something that will be beneficial to my career and my legacy. Working in this business means nothing if you’re not working against the best the business has to offer. I can beat the breaks off of Cash Money a hundred times and go a hundred and oh in the win loss column, but it doesn’t mean a fucking thing if I go and do that. It means something when I walk out there against someone that is one of the best that the sport has to offer. So this, to me, is exactly what I’ve been dying for. This is what I’ve been up at night excited about. It’s the thing that plagues my thoughts and keeps me awake and tossing and turning. It’s what I’ve always wanted.

It was why I went after Danny Szatkowski. It was why I took on the task of eight weeks of hell to become the PWX King of the Deathmatch. It’s why John Pariah and I damn near killed each other on more occasions than either of us wants to remember. It’s always been the pursuit of that epic battle that will leave fans talking for years to come. So Adam, are you that guy? Are you that guy that’s going to battle me for months to come, or is this your shot to make your name that you’re going to blow. Adam, you know I have a ton of respect for you. You know that under ever normal circumstance, I’d have your back. But inside that ring, as I’m sure you’re aware… this isn’t going to be a friendly match. And quite frankly, I expect no less from you. I know this is going to be a war. I know that you will give me everything in your body to try and take what’s mine from me. I know where you’re at in your career and in your head. You’re looking to take the PWX World Championship from me at any and all costs.

I’m sorry to inform you that I can’t allow you to do that Adam. There’s only room for one man at the top of the mountain. There is only room for one alpha male, and I am the apex predator of this time. Any other time in this companies history; and you’d demolish the man that was placed before you and you’d be walking around in my shoes. But I’m not Troy Stone. I’m not John Pariah. I’m not Darin Zion or Brian Hollywood. I’m the best wrestler in the history of this company. I’m not who I am because I sit back and allow others to impose their will. I’m the man that imposes the will. I know who I am Adam. I’m not still looking for it. I’m not still looking to validate my existence. It was validated a long time ago. This has always been about setting the example for the future generation. Because when their time comes and when I’m broken down and can’t do it anymore… I’m going to have to give this shit up. It’s not as far away as I think it is. I’m aware that I’ve got a limited shelf life. The way I live, I’ll be lucky if I live to see forty. I’ll be lucky if I’m not in a god damn wheel chair by the time I’m forty. But I’m the man that has given rise to the dawn of the dying age. I’m the man that raised the fucking bar in this company for what was expected of everyone. And I’m still the one setting that standard.

I’m going to be the one setting the standard for a long time to come, Adam. Because I’m not used up yet. I came into this company as a punk kid five or six years ago. I was just cutting my teeth in this business. I had gotten some fame and then I came to the big times. I came up to the best and brightest level and I found the ability to dominate the best competitors in the world. This is what I do, this is who I am. So I’m not affected by the limelight. I remain unaffected by the gravity of this match. This isn’t my first dance for the PWX World Title. I’ve been there three times. And I’ll be there a couple more times before everything is said done. And I’m going to be the PWX World Champion walking out of High Stakes, Adam. We’re going to have a great match. The fans will walk out of the building pleased. But ultimately, I’m sorry to make you have to leave the arena with your feelings dejected. I’m sorry I have to make you walk away forlorn and sullen. I respect you Adam, I really do. Compatriot, brother in arms, fellow freedom fighter, a rebel that’s willing to stand next to me to battle those shithead in the establishment… it’s all going to culminate at High Stakes. We’re going to tear the roof of the house, and then we’re going to go have a steak and a beer.

And that’s why I’m going to feel so bad when I’m whooping that ass.