Warfare
Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 11:36 am
JIM ROSS
It’s over! CM Punk taps out! Solomon Crowe wins!
JERRY LAWLER
That’s another impressive victory for Solomon Crowe JR! I don’t know whether we should be excited or afraid!
At the bell Crowe stood up and breathed heavily, looking down at CM Punk who put up a good fight, before smiling and raising his arm, letting the New York fans as well as Punk know just who the winner was. He walked over to the top ropes and raised his arms in victory and continued to laugh maniacally as Monday Night Warfare went off the air. The fans were slowly starting to disperse but thousands of fans were still inside of the arena, waiting around to see what Solomon Crowe was going to do as he was still waiting inside of the ring and catching his breath. Eventually he left the ring and took a microphone and tapped it on his forehead a few times, trying to wake himself up as he was still in character and the fans stopped in their tracks and turned back to hear what he had to say, and they were still very loud with their boo’s, being usual marks but a number of cheers still managed to get through; surprisingly.
SOLOMON CROWE
You…all of you can only leave when I – Solomon Crowe – tell you that you can leave.
The fans booed and laughed, but they still weren’t leaving as he walked around the ring and at regular intervals, laughed to himself and muttered under his breath, remaining the psychotic being everyone loved to hate.
SOLOMON CROWE
Believe me, you want to stay because I want each and every single one of you low-lives here in Madison Square Garden to take a very good look at your next World Champion. Go ahead, boo all you want but nothing will change the fact that you all need me, more than I need any of you. At the end of the day, it is all of you who go out and work and scrounge up the pennies you have left to pay for those cheap tickets up there to come and watch me compete, I do not ask you to, I could not care less if Madison Square Garden was empty or if I burnt it do the damn ground and I was forced to kick Punk’s ass on your filthy streets, so I suggest you once again, get used to the idea of welcoming your future World Champion with open arms because it is a sight you will need to get used to!
The boo’s now overpowered the cheer’s as fans were still sticking around and Crowe tried everything he could to make sure they leave the arena with his name on their lips, hoping to piss them off even more.
SOLOMON CROWE
I like to think I am a smart man, but even I cannot manage to get my head around the fact that when the little go-getter superstars like Sami Zayn and Matt Sydal declare their intentions to target the World Champion, you cheer them, you want to play a role in their journey and help them achieve it, people like Dolph Ziggler who is proving to be the champion nobody needs. But me? When someone like Solomon Crowe showcases his intent, you cannot stomach that…THAT is what drives me. I have heard a lot of people talking backstage, Dolph Ziggler this, Dolph Ziggler that, they are all coming for the champion but guess what, the only way ANYBODY can do that is if they manage to survive a match with me, and I promise you…the next person to step inside of this ring with me who has a big mouth on him, I will end his title hopes; for good. I do not care who it is, whether it is someone you love like Sami Zayn, whether it is CM Punk again, whether it is the returning Sydal or somebody who wants to rebuild his career and is looking to use me as his platform in Ted DiBiase, good luck, but you will fail and at the same time you will let down all of these so-called fans. Do not blame me when you cannot walk, I am here to do a job and I will do it better than anyone, for my pleasure, not your entertainment.
Solomon Crowe dropped the microphone and left the ring as fans booed him on their way out of the doors. He looked straight at the stage as he quickly disappeared through the curtain after delivering a defiant message to the fans, telling them to get used to seeing him winning because he plans on defeating everyone put in front of him and in two weeks, that man would be Ted DiBiase.
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Sunday May 24th 2015 – The Crowe’s Nest – Anonymous Location
Almost two weeks had passed since Solomon Crowe was last seen by the EBWF Universe, where he defeated CM Punk in the main event of Warfare and for the past week, he had been advertised to compete at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, where he would take on the resilient Ted DiBiase who was beginning to find form and had picked up a string of impressive wins. Crowe knew DiBiase would be occupied elsewhere, he had his eyes set on The Rock and the Path to Glory Championship, whilst Crowe himself had one eye on the World Championship he lost at Fallout, and the man who was holding on to it for him, Dolph Ziggler. But Crowe wasn’t going to overlook DiBiase, many months ago he probably would have seen him as a stepping stone but now DiBiase was a threat to him, because if DiBiase could defeat Crowe then could the fans take Crowe seriously enough? Would he really be a threat to Dolph Ziggler? Probably not, but now it was Crowe’s job to put on a convincing performance against DiBiase and the following night on Warfare he would have that opportunity.
For now, the scene opened up to show the setting of The Crowe’s Nest, the room was dark and the only light that could be picked up was from the multiple monitors set up in the room, Crowe’s figure was seen on his large chair in typical movie-villain fashion and the creaking of his chair stopped as he stop swivelling around, leaning forward to show his face to the camera. His hair was slicked back and the camera noticed the red streak he had recently inserted into his hair, he continued to wait for a moment and the camera noticed he had paused a video on his screen, he just finished watching last week’s match between Dean Malenko and Ted DiBiase, he continued to stare at the screen before bursting out into laughter after being unable to hold it in for much longer, and eventually he decided to speak.
SOLOMON CROWE
Dean Malenko, you defeated Dean Malenko! Indeed, you cannot see them but I am shaking in my boots because THAT! THAT was impressive, and Theodore I applaud you for putting on a wrestling masterclass…against somebody who probably already has one foot in his grave. Forget about him now Ted, it is done, he is finished, you defeated the man of 1000 holds but the only hold you need to be wary of next week is me holding your neck in my hands and deciding your future in that very ring.
Crowe stopped his sarcastic tone and reshuffled in his seat, getting more comfortable to shoot the remainder of the segment which would be shown live on Warfare before his match with DiBiase.
SOLOMON CROWE
I have realised something, a lot of guys in this company simply assume they are next in line for a shot at the champion, in this case, Dolph Ziggler. And even though you have not said it Ted, I know that is what you have your eye on. I mean, you will be getting Dwayne Johnson for the Path to Glory Championship but is that what you REALLY want? Is that what you are REALLY aspiring to be? The Path to Glory Champion? No Ted, I know you are stupid but you are not that stupid, you already have your eye on the big prize, Dolph Ziggler because deep down you think you stand a genuine chance to defeat him, whereas if I was the champion, you would think twice about cashing in that title…but let’s wait and see whether you can even reach the event to challenge The Rock. It is safe to say that your career has not really panned out the way you imagined it, am I right? You reached the top very early and since that day you have fallen further and further and further and now you seem to have redeemed yourself by picking up a number of wins, so I do feel terrible for you because now when you are at the height of your success once again, the EBWF put you inside of the ring with me, what were they thinking? Your rollercoaster of a career has produced many highs and too many lows and now your fate is in my hands, do I allow you the chance to walk out of Canada with your legs intact and go on to take on The Rock and try to wrangle that Path to Glory Championship from him? Or do I finish you myself? Do I break you down, break every bone in your useless body and then serve you up to The Rock on a platter and let him finish off the job you stated yourself, ending the failure known as Ted DiBiase junior. If it is up to me right now, I am in a good mood, I am happy, there is a smile on my face because I know I am destined to be the champion, so based on my mood I think…I think I will finish you off at Warfare. Maybe there will be a death before…death before dishonor? The death of one man’s hopes, the death of one man’s dreams and the death of one man’s career, all at the hands of Solomon Crowe. You are a trier though, I will give you that. Because we all know the kind of spineless men that occupy spaces on the roster, when things do not go their way, they jump ship, they visit our Asian friends in Japan and “dominate” over there before coming here. Not you, you stuck around you little go-getter, you. I like a trier, a fighter who sticks around when the going gets tough, but I still have to put you down like a sick little puppy, the only difference is, a puppy and its presence is missed, Ted DiBiase? Ted DiBiase will never, ever be missed.
Solomon Crowe laughed to himself a little and leaned back on his chair, thinking for a brief moment and staring at his palms whilst talking to the camera again.
SOLOMON CROWE
I am not sure, do I see a lot of myself in you? Do I? Maybe. I see that you are pissed off Ted, an angry man because people doubt you, I can relate to that. I was an angry young man, tired of people telling me I could not do this or I could not do that, and I feel you had the same pressure on you considering the family you come from. So, it is a good feeling when you prove the doubters wrong and you actually achieve something and you have forgotten what that feels like, so in that sense I do feel like I can relate to you.
Solomon’s smiling face then turned into an angry look, dead into the centre of the camera as he continued to speak.
SOLOMON CROWE
Just because I can relate to you does not mean I like you, people like YOU piss me off, Theodore. I have had it tough, I had nothing growing up, wrestling in a back yard for nothing, nobody to look up to, nobody to turn to, I scratched and clawed my way to get to where I am today, and nobody, NOBODY is taking it away from me. You? Little Theodore YOU were born with a silver spoon in your mouth, you were born into success, you had it all growing up and you expect us all to sympathise when things do not go your way, NO! It is laughable, that somebody with the world at his feet at only a couple of hours old had it all fed to him and he still failed, you embarrass yourself every single week, you embarrass the company but most of all you embarrass your pathetic family who held such high hopes from you and you continue to let them down as you try and show that you are actually worth something, I shall make it easier for you and for them to understand. You. Cannot. Defeat. Me. It is as simple as that, there is no way I am going to be known as the future World Champion who was defeated by Ted DiBiase. I am on the up and you will continue to stay where you are and you will learn to live with it, you step out of line once Ted, then it is game over for you, for good.
Crowe stood up for a brief moment as he unbuttoned his shirt and folded up his sleeves as he was about to turn the camera off, before stopping in his tracks and moving his hand back.
SOLOMON CROWE
Ted…I…change lives. I am not a guardian angel who will change your fortunes and guide you on the correct path…I am the devil, I am Satan himself and I will make your life a fucking misery.
Crowe sat back down in his chair to signal the end of The Crowe’s Nest, smiling and swivelling in his chair, adamant that he can’t and won’t lose to Ted DiBiase on Warfare.
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Monday May 25th 2015 – EBWF Warfare – Air Canada Centre – Toronto, Ontario; Canada
MICHAEL COLE
Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time…Solomon Crowe.
The scene opened up at the backstage area inside the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, the site of tonight’s Warfare episode where in a short while Solomon Crowe would meet Ted DiBiase inside of the ring. Michael Cole was a little wary of Solomon Crowe after the two had various run-ins when Crowe first arrived in the company, Crowe entered the picture with a sadistic grin on his face as he looked around, waiting for Michael Cole to do his job.
MICHAEL COLE
Solomon, Death before Dishonor is right around the corner, what are your thoughts on facing Ted DiBiase so close to the event?
SOLOMON CROWE
My thoughts on Ted DiBiase are the same thoughts I have about everyone opponent, stop treating him like he is some special superstar we need to adore, he is not anything special, he never has been, he is simply a target put in front of me and I plan on ripping him and his career apart. You need to go and ask Ted how HE feels about facing ME before his big match with The Rock, because if you gave him the option to back out I can guarantee you that he would because he needs to be 100% for The Rock, anything less and he knows he will crumble under the pressure like he always does. After I am done with him Michael, nobody will recognise who or what he is.
MICHAEL COLE
Well…surely you can appreciate the fact that he’s had his doubters in his career and now he’s fighting harder than ever and he’s picked up a number of impressive wins, surely you must be worried about him getting the better of you.
Crowe’s smile quickly dissolved as Cole finished asking the question, he stared down at him before leaning down a little to get into Michael Cole’s face and moved in closer, pointing to his own face.
SOLOMON CROWE
Take a good, long look at me you blind bastard, do I look like Syxx? From any angle do I look like Dean Malenko? Do I look like Justin Gabriel? Huh? SPEAK UP!
MICHAEL COLE
Uh…N-no, no you don’t.
SOLOMON CROWE
Look a little closer, do I look worried?
MICHAEL COLE
No, you don’t look worried.
SOLOMON CROWE
Do you know why I don’t look worried, Michael?
MICHAEL COLE
No, no I don’t…
SOLOMON CROWE
BECAUSE I’M NOT FUCKING WORRIED!
Crowe shoved Michael Cole to the side and grabbed the microphone form him and looked into the camera, smiling as he glanced at Cole then staring back into the camera.
SOLOMON CROWE
Tonight the wait is over Ted, you get me inside that ring and try to prove to the world that you actually matter and you can actually deliver. I know this wait has been killing you inside, and believe me I have been just as excited as you, eager to get you inside of that ring and look at you as you struggle to live up to the standards I have set. It is a fact, let us not talk about opinions, it is a fact that nobody has dominated like I have, it is a fact you are on a lucky streak against guys who can never be mentioned in the same sentence as me, it is a fact that I am your next World Champion and you need to show me some respect and it is a fact that Solomon Crowe defeats Ted DiBiase. I will not stand here and tell you how many women I sleep with every week, I will not tell you how much the boss of this company pisses me off, I will not tell you I am the best in the world and I will not tell you that I will never be a transitional champion, all I am telling you is to be at your best because if you slip up even once Ted, I will pounce and I will not let up until you are finished before you even realise what hit you. Go ahead, tell me of all your past glories about how you achieved this and that and it is only recently you have started to back up your big statements, but tonight I will prove once more that you are all talk, just like you have been from the moment you stepped in this company years and years ago. Now it is my time, this company belongs to me, and now I am your superior and I will teach you a lesson inside of that ring you will never, ever forget.
Crowe dropped the microphone and walked off the set, the camera saw him walk down the corridor before fading out into a commercial break with Crowe vs. DiBiase coming up shortly.