Post by Muru on Mar 15, 2012 19:57:11 GMT -5
OOC: Sorry this is so close to deadline...I forgot when the deadline was because I didn't pay close enough attention. Also if my RP isn't pretty enough I'm sorry.
It’s only been two years, but it might as well be a lifetime. That’s how long ago I was on top of the world. All my years of hard work had paid off, I was finally world champion. I never even had a chance to enjoy it. The belt was taken from me that night, and I attacked and left beaten. This all happened because I wanted fair compensation for all my loyalty to the company, and the things I accomplished. Look at me now. I haven’t found study work since then, and nowhere had even felt close to being a home. If there is one bright side to the story it’s that the organization soon closed its doors, while I am still alive and kicking. I guess they needed me, and I am out to prove I don’t need them. I can be successful wherever I go. When I look in the mirror I see nothing but a superstar.
March 8th, 2012
[Muru is looking into his bathroom mirror. He has seen better days and he is hardly in what would be considered game shape. His usual clean cut appearance has been covered over by a couple weeks worth growth of stubble. Hell it’s become a full on beard. As he splashes water on his face to wake himself up he notices how this business has changed him, aged him past his thirty-three years. Every time he signs a contract he wonders if this will be his last chance. He wasn’t expecting another, that’s why he is in the current state he is in.]
Muru: I’ve really let myself go.
[He reaches for some shaving cream and applies a generous amount to his hand before spreading it across his face.]
Muru: Looks like I’ve got a lot of work to do.
I want to make something clear, because I don’t want anyone to be confused by this. I’m not a nice guy. When I step into the ring the fans cheer me, they want to see me succeed. It’s because I know how to connect with them on a personal level. They think I’m relatable, and that’s fine because that’s what I want them to think. Inside the ring I’m a genuine good guy, never one to do anything wrong. This way of thinking has cost me before, but I won’t budge from this stance. I’ve tried being the bad guy, having people boo me, trying to get under the skin of the fans, it didn’t work. My style excites, makes people want to see me, and I feed off the cheers. I appreciate my fans, and I will go out of my way to please them, but I’m not a nice guy. You won’t find me hanging out in the locker room being buddies with the other good guys just because we share some of the same fans. I’m better than the rest of them. They aren’t even on my level. If you don’t want to take me at my word, I’m more than happy to prove it to you in the ring.
Ryan Blake knows this. Why do you think I’m on the show? You won’t see me jerking a curtain or performing only for the in house fans. The only reason I’m not already in the main event is because he has a roster to tend to. There is still no excuse for the match I’m in this week. I guess some sacrifices need to be made. Mia Lang is just some little girl. She has no business being in the ring with the big boys. Then again the UWA is filled with women, women who have no business in the ring with me. So why sign with the company? I didn’t have much choice, call it desperation. Sometimes you have to swallow your pride and be the big fish in a small pond. It won’t take me long to be king here and I have no problem beating anyone in the ring, man, woman, or other.
Mia Lang you really need to know who you are dealing with. You’re just a child. I’ve been doing this for over fifteen years. You should be looking at this match as an honor. It isn’t everyday you get to face someone like me. I might not be the best there ever was, but I know how good I am. It would be pointless for me to tell you I’m going to win, in my mind it’s a forgone conclusion. You’re career has been too short for me to even care, your current tag title is nothing more than a curse. It does nothing but put a target on your back. I don’t know how you do things in Japan, but this is America. While I don’t condone violence toward women, I’m sure there are plenty of beer swilling redneck men who have no problem seeing some bitch get what’s coming to her. A dainty little Japanese schoolgirl like you doesn’t stand a chance. Just be lucky you’re in a wrestling ring and not in some back alley. The things they would do to you would make some of the animation in your country look tame.
This isn’t going to end well for you Mia. It isn’t your fault. You didn’t book the match, you didn’t ask for what’s to come. I feel bad but in this business it’s either you win matches and work your way up the card, or you lose and stay in obscurity. You’re young as I’ve said. You potentially have your whole career ahead of you. This is my time, and you’re not going to take this away from me. You can’t because I won’t let you. If I lose this match I might as well have created career suicide because my life in the ring will be over. There is no way to sugar coat losing to a girl, especially some kid. Do yourself a favor and stay home in Japan. Do anything but show up to the ring. I can’t be responsible if you don’t make it out in one piece.
March 13th, 2012
Ryan: It looks like you shouldn't have neglected your normal workout habits.
[Muru in hunched over in the middle of the ring. A ring that's inside of Muru's residence and training facility known only as The Warehouse. He has kicked up his training regiment with the help of his cousin Ryan Shane who is a well known wrestling cancer.]
Muru: I have been keeping in shape...sort of. I didn't think I needed to be ring ready anytime soon.
Ryan: If the shape you are going for is round. The bright side is you aren't as bad off as you were when you came back to the business five years ago.
Muru: That ended up working out well. You should know how things work out. You never thought of being a wrestler and now it's all you ever want to do.
Ryan: That's true. I am just saying if you are always going to go back it just makes sense to stay ready.
Muru: You know a lot goes into this and to be honest I sometimes have better things to do.
Ryan: If you say so. So want to go again old man?
[At the age of thirty-three Muru is hardly old but being nine years older than his younger cousin he understands the comparison.]
Muru: Give me a couple more minutes, and if you could I wouldn't mind a bottle of water.
[The two men exit the ring and Muru takes a seat on one of the padded benches while Ryan heads over to the nearby mini fridge and grabs a couple bottles of Aquafina before taking a seat on the same bench.]
Ryan: You never did tell me why you chose UWA.
[He hands his cousin a bottle of water. Muru unscrews the cap and takes a drink.]
Muru: They chose me. Believe it or not there weren't a lot of big time organizations looking to sign me. Companies want to build their own stars now. It is cheaper than signing a big name to a contract.
Ryan: That doesn't really answer the question. I want to know why you decided to go there. Don't get me wrong, I understand your want to return to the ring but this is a big step backward isn't it?
Muru: I know it looks like a step back and maybe it is. Right now I am looking it as a chance to shine. The roster is small but if you look at it I am the only proven star.
[In his own eyes he is probably right. He has never heard of any of these other guys but maybe they are saying the same thing.]
Muru: I am finally going to have a chance to carry a company on my shoulders. That is something that even when I won the cWo Heavyweight championship I never had the chance to do. So yeah maybe it's a step back but it could go a long way it solidifying my legacy.
Ryan Shane: Or it could kill it.
Muru: There is nothing I can say to make you change how you feel about this is there?
Ryan: I want it to work out for you I really do. I just hope you are making the right decision. You could be working on your music again or anything else. Brian you are better than this and I don't want you thinking you have to settle. You taught me a lot of what I know and I don't want to see you humiliated or forgotten.
Muru: I am glad you have my back but I think you are worrying too much. I am just trying to keep things positive and I think everything will work out. I appreciate you helping me out with training and getting prepared.
Ryan: Hey I am just returning the favor. So speaking of training are you ready to get back in the ring? I know it takes a long time for you to catch your breath and you are going to need to build up more stamina than that if you are going to make a big impact.
Muru: Yeah I am ready.
[The two men finish their bottles of water and then get up from the bench. They both slide into the ring and get to their feet.]
Ryan: I hope you know I am going to kick your ass!
Muru: Bring it on...
It’s only been two years, but it might as well be a lifetime. That’s how long ago I was on top of the world. All my years of hard work had paid off, I was finally world champion. I never even had a chance to enjoy it. The belt was taken from me that night, and I attacked and left beaten. This all happened because I wanted fair compensation for all my loyalty to the company, and the things I accomplished. Look at me now. I haven’t found study work since then, and nowhere had even felt close to being a home. If there is one bright side to the story it’s that the organization soon closed its doors, while I am still alive and kicking. I guess they needed me, and I am out to prove I don’t need them. I can be successful wherever I go. When I look in the mirror I see nothing but a superstar.
March 8th, 2012
[Muru is looking into his bathroom mirror. He has seen better days and he is hardly in what would be considered game shape. His usual clean cut appearance has been covered over by a couple weeks worth growth of stubble. Hell it’s become a full on beard. As he splashes water on his face to wake himself up he notices how this business has changed him, aged him past his thirty-three years. Every time he signs a contract he wonders if this will be his last chance. He wasn’t expecting another, that’s why he is in the current state he is in.]
Muru: I’ve really let myself go.
[He reaches for some shaving cream and applies a generous amount to his hand before spreading it across his face.]
Muru: Looks like I’ve got a lot of work to do.
I want to make something clear, because I don’t want anyone to be confused by this. I’m not a nice guy. When I step into the ring the fans cheer me, they want to see me succeed. It’s because I know how to connect with them on a personal level. They think I’m relatable, and that’s fine because that’s what I want them to think. Inside the ring I’m a genuine good guy, never one to do anything wrong. This way of thinking has cost me before, but I won’t budge from this stance. I’ve tried being the bad guy, having people boo me, trying to get under the skin of the fans, it didn’t work. My style excites, makes people want to see me, and I feed off the cheers. I appreciate my fans, and I will go out of my way to please them, but I’m not a nice guy. You won’t find me hanging out in the locker room being buddies with the other good guys just because we share some of the same fans. I’m better than the rest of them. They aren’t even on my level. If you don’t want to take me at my word, I’m more than happy to prove it to you in the ring.
Ryan Blake knows this. Why do you think I’m on the show? You won’t see me jerking a curtain or performing only for the in house fans. The only reason I’m not already in the main event is because he has a roster to tend to. There is still no excuse for the match I’m in this week. I guess some sacrifices need to be made. Mia Lang is just some little girl. She has no business being in the ring with the big boys. Then again the UWA is filled with women, women who have no business in the ring with me. So why sign with the company? I didn’t have much choice, call it desperation. Sometimes you have to swallow your pride and be the big fish in a small pond. It won’t take me long to be king here and I have no problem beating anyone in the ring, man, woman, or other.
Mia Lang you really need to know who you are dealing with. You’re just a child. I’ve been doing this for over fifteen years. You should be looking at this match as an honor. It isn’t everyday you get to face someone like me. I might not be the best there ever was, but I know how good I am. It would be pointless for me to tell you I’m going to win, in my mind it’s a forgone conclusion. You’re career has been too short for me to even care, your current tag title is nothing more than a curse. It does nothing but put a target on your back. I don’t know how you do things in Japan, but this is America. While I don’t condone violence toward women, I’m sure there are plenty of beer swilling redneck men who have no problem seeing some bitch get what’s coming to her. A dainty little Japanese schoolgirl like you doesn’t stand a chance. Just be lucky you’re in a wrestling ring and not in some back alley. The things they would do to you would make some of the animation in your country look tame.
This isn’t going to end well for you Mia. It isn’t your fault. You didn’t book the match, you didn’t ask for what’s to come. I feel bad but in this business it’s either you win matches and work your way up the card, or you lose and stay in obscurity. You’re young as I’ve said. You potentially have your whole career ahead of you. This is my time, and you’re not going to take this away from me. You can’t because I won’t let you. If I lose this match I might as well have created career suicide because my life in the ring will be over. There is no way to sugar coat losing to a girl, especially some kid. Do yourself a favor and stay home in Japan. Do anything but show up to the ring. I can’t be responsible if you don’t make it out in one piece.
March 13th, 2012
Ryan: It looks like you shouldn't have neglected your normal workout habits.
[Muru in hunched over in the middle of the ring. A ring that's inside of Muru's residence and training facility known only as The Warehouse. He has kicked up his training regiment with the help of his cousin Ryan Shane who is a well known wrestling cancer.]
Muru: I have been keeping in shape...sort of. I didn't think I needed to be ring ready anytime soon.
Ryan: If the shape you are going for is round. The bright side is you aren't as bad off as you were when you came back to the business five years ago.
Muru: That ended up working out well. You should know how things work out. You never thought of being a wrestler and now it's all you ever want to do.
Ryan: That's true. I am just saying if you are always going to go back it just makes sense to stay ready.
Muru: You know a lot goes into this and to be honest I sometimes have better things to do.
Ryan: If you say so. So want to go again old man?
[At the age of thirty-three Muru is hardly old but being nine years older than his younger cousin he understands the comparison.]
Muru: Give me a couple more minutes, and if you could I wouldn't mind a bottle of water.
[The two men exit the ring and Muru takes a seat on one of the padded benches while Ryan heads over to the nearby mini fridge and grabs a couple bottles of Aquafina before taking a seat on the same bench.]
Ryan: You never did tell me why you chose UWA.
[He hands his cousin a bottle of water. Muru unscrews the cap and takes a drink.]
Muru: They chose me. Believe it or not there weren't a lot of big time organizations looking to sign me. Companies want to build their own stars now. It is cheaper than signing a big name to a contract.
Ryan: That doesn't really answer the question. I want to know why you decided to go there. Don't get me wrong, I understand your want to return to the ring but this is a big step backward isn't it?
Muru: I know it looks like a step back and maybe it is. Right now I am looking it as a chance to shine. The roster is small but if you look at it I am the only proven star.
[In his own eyes he is probably right. He has never heard of any of these other guys but maybe they are saying the same thing.]
Muru: I am finally going to have a chance to carry a company on my shoulders. That is something that even when I won the cWo Heavyweight championship I never had the chance to do. So yeah maybe it's a step back but it could go a long way it solidifying my legacy.
Ryan Shane: Or it could kill it.
Muru: There is nothing I can say to make you change how you feel about this is there?
Ryan: I want it to work out for you I really do. I just hope you are making the right decision. You could be working on your music again or anything else. Brian you are better than this and I don't want you thinking you have to settle. You taught me a lot of what I know and I don't want to see you humiliated or forgotten.
Muru: I am glad you have my back but I think you are worrying too much. I am just trying to keep things positive and I think everything will work out. I appreciate you helping me out with training and getting prepared.
Ryan: Hey I am just returning the favor. So speaking of training are you ready to get back in the ring? I know it takes a long time for you to catch your breath and you are going to need to build up more stamina than that if you are going to make a big impact.
Muru: Yeah I am ready.
[The two men finish their bottles of water and then get up from the bench. They both slide into the ring and get to their feet.]
Ryan: I hope you know I am going to kick your ass!
Muru: Bring it on...
