Daniel Rodimer: The old me would have told this camera crew to shove off and I would have showed every single one of these girls why Daniel Rodimer is called the Big Deal! [Rodimer laughed in a cocky manner.] However, the current me is more focused on what happens inside the ring than what happens inside the sheets. [Rodimer paused for a moment.] Maybe I should make a quick call down to Hell and see if it has frozen over yet because that is a sentence I never thought I would ever say!
Daniel Rodimer: While I have matured in many ways and am more focused on my career than ever before, I am still the best looking man in Florida. Once I am done here I will give those ladies everything they want. And then some, if you know what I'm talking about. [Rodimer winked at the camera.] All of this talking has created what I like to call dry throat. If you would please excuse me while I wet my whistle. [Rodimer took a drink from the fish bowl and then placed the drink down on the beach. ] Ahh.. Now that hit the spot. How great it is to be recognized everywhere you go and get free stuff anytime you want it. That is outside of the wrestling ring of course. Inside that ring I have earned everything that is coming my way. That is something I learned from Damien when he decided to come back. While it looks like certain guys have stuff just dropped on their doorsteps at times, they have earned it. It makes perfect since that someone that has been in this company for ten years would get a title shot over me. They have earned that respect and they have earned that opportunity. Damien helped me to realize I have nothing to complain about when it comes to matters of those. If I work my butt of every day and show this company that I am loyal to it and only bring it good publicity, I will one day have things fall at my feet. Not because I am lucky and not because I am in favor with management, but because I have worked harder than any man in this company and have proven day in and day out that I am one of the best in the company. I'm looking at guys like John Cena and Randy Orton. Two of the best performers in EBWF history. They have busted their backs to make this company what it is today, and starting now I plan on doing the same thing. [Rodimer paused and smiled for a moment.] Well now that the Disney moment is over, let's look forward to what I have coming my way this week. But first...
Daniel Rodimer: When you are this good looking, you get lei'd in every town you visit. None of you would know anything about that though. [Rodimer laughed a cocky laugh.] What was I talking about? I got distracted by Brittany here. Gosh she is a looker. Tall, blonde and athletic. Just like I like em! [Rodimer again winked into the camera.] Right, right, I was talking about my challenge this week. This week opens up the annual EBWF King of the Ring tournament. When I heard I was placed in to this tournament the first thought that came to my head was, “Why not be the King, when I am already the man?!” These past few months I have proven that I am the man, and in these coming few weeks I am going to display why I deserve to be the KING of EBWF! This tournament has been won by some amazing wrestlers in the past. Guys who have gone on to achieve great things in this business. This year’s story will be no different. Already this year Brains and Brawn have gotten our grasp on the Breakout Title. Last week we became the number one contenders for the Tag Team Championships. This tournament will only move us up the list of why this year will belong to B&B! [Rodimer paused.] Looking back at past winners of this tournament, they all over came obstacles. Of course it would be no different with me and this tournament. One week after sharing with the World that I am afraid of the dark, wouldn't you know I am in a match against Mr. Darkness himself. The old Daniel Rodimer would have put it on my boss and that they really didn't want me here and this was his way of sticking it to THE MAN! But the new me see's this opportunity as a blessing in disguise. I will overcome on of my biggest fears in the first round of this multiple round tournament. It's funny if you think about it really. The Undertaker likes to play mind games with his opponents. He likes to intimidate people with loud bong sounds and fireballs from hell. He likes to make people think he can rise from caskets or just mysteriously appear behind you without you even knowing. None of that works on me. The only thing he does that gets to me at all is he has someone turn the lights off for him. Anyone can do that. Even me; watch.
Daniel Rodimer: Just kidding! I am outside; there are no light switches for outside. BUT! Come back in a couple of hours and I can promise it will be dark out here! [Rodimer attempted to impersonate Undertakers evil laugh.] Dang Taker, I don't know how you do that laugh without killing your throat. [Rodimer cleared his throat.] The only way Undertaker would stand a chance in this match is if it were a laser tag match. Or a Ghost in the Graveyard match. Any gimmick where the basic theme would be darkness. Even in those matches though he would have to overcome his old man knees and old man bones. Face it Undertaker, you are a has been. You used to be the big dog in the yard. You used to be the phenom that could take on all comers. You used to be the man. You are no longer the man though, because there can only be one man in this business... and I'm The Man!
Daniel Rodimer: Damn Damien, why do you have to do that crap man? I told you that stuff hoping you wouldn't do stuff like that!
Damien Sandow: Lighten up Dan. Twas only a joke. So what were you watching anyway? Looked like you were having a good time.
Daniel Rodimer: I was watching the most recent promo shot by The Undertaker. You know the one with him in the boiler room trying to be all dramatic like he was the star of newest morning soap; EBWF, Caught in the Boiler Room. Starring him and all of his partners, err, I mean Druids. [Rodimer smiled.] I am not going to lie to you Damien; this Undertaker is kind of freaking me out. I mean, we all know The Undertaker is the dead man right? We get that. But now you are going to try to tell me that he is a crazy dead man? If the question exists on how you kill something that is already dead... then surely there is a question on how you kill something that is already dead and out of its damn mind!?
Damien Sandow: The answer is simple my young grasshopper. You are not in a World where you have to kill him. All you have to do is keep him down for a three count. And even though this appears to be a completely different Undertaker, you have beaten him before. Not only that, but you made it look pretty simple when you did it last time.
Daniel Rodimer: Well you are right Damien; this does appear to be a completely different Undertaker. A completely different beast. Though there are also some similarities. He seems to be led by druids and urns. That is great for him. Let other people control him and tell him what the best thing for him to do is. While he is driven by others, I am driven by becoming the best. You and I are currently putting one of our goals of hold, that goal is us becoming the tag team champions. That goal has been put on hold just so we can focus on this goal. The goal and one by one plucking the best EBWF has to offer, and becoming the King of The Ring. [Rodimer paused and took a couple long breaths.] Now I am sure once The Undertaker watches this he will respond by telling me I am making a huge mistake by making light of the darkness he can bring. That I should not make fun of the evil that is The Undertaker. Well, Taker, I will say whatever I want about you whenever I want about you. Why? Because you do not scare me. Your antics do not get in my head, and your abilities in the ring do not intimidate me. Like I said the other day on the beach, the only thing you have going for you is your ability to have someone turn the lights off. I hate to break it to you like this, but unless Mr. Ikeda forgets to pay the electric bill at the arena this Monday night, you don't stand a chance. Even then, Damien and I will be coming to the ring prepared.