OOC: Good Luck boys!

In a way, EBWF was no different than Norse, Greek or Roman mythology. Men and Women of outstanding abilities.
Gods walking amongst men. Worshipped, idolized, and cheered by the EBWF universe, they're either made or broken night after night. Often at each other's throats to demonstrate who the most powerful was, and who would reign supreme above them all.
At the end of the day, everyone wants a piece of glory, a taste of heaven. However,
It wasn't always easy. The price to pay was often far too high for some; then again, if you want to be at the top you have to give everything you've got, and then some.

The current EBWF World Champion was Phenomenal, to say the least... Therefore, a worthy contender must prove himself before even being allowed near Championship gold. Anyone can challenge the World Champion, but what would be the point if at the end of the day they did not stand a chance against him?

The Swiss Superman might have rubbed someone the right way, maybe the person in charge had noticed his physique and in ring abilities are nearly unmatched, maybe it was a streak of the alluring lady luck. Whatever the case may be; Cesaro was one match away from getting in the same ring as the EBWF champion and two matches away from headlining the biggest event in sports entertainment today: Wrestlemania.

It is not a swiss tradition to think about Lunch before having breakfast though. Before even thinking about having a glimpse at the world championship, Cesaro had quite a Challenge ahead of him.

The tradition was so simple, yet so elaborate, violent, dangerous and even life threatening; The elimination chamber. But before one goes into detail of height and tons of steel used to build it, before listing the superstars who have conquered it, those who have been crushed inside it... One must prove himself worthy of such honor. But at the end of the day, is it an honor? How honorable can be, to beat someone within an inch of his life to be King of the mountain? The answer would vary vastly depending on who you ask... Then again, before asking such questions, one must get himself invited to the head banging ball that is The Elimination Chamber.

Finn Balor, Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn and Cesaro would have to go on about and decide which one of them would take the remaining spot in the hellacious match... How? The only way they knew how to settle things down: between the ropes of the squared circle.

A Legendary hero, a Demon King, and a knock off version of Superman; let's call him Samoan Bizarro... Those were the obstacles which stood before him and the diabolic structure.

While neither of them have been inside the Chamber before; neither of them was lacking the experience to do so. On paper, this could be the most even match in EBWF history, one for the record books, one for the ages.

Sure, whoever wins will come into the Chamber as a "Dark horse", but who says dark horses cannot win races?

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The continuous beeping of an alarm clock seemed to bang against his eardrums consistently. A groan escaped his lips as he ran his hand vertically over his face. His bald forehead, his eyebrows, his nose, his mouth and his chin, which had a little stubble upon it, the kind which made his mother cringe and tell him "Shave that ugly mug".
Speaking of which, would Cesaro's mother be there, she'd be puzzled about the time difference between North America and Europe, she'd be very worried he'd be giving an interview in boxer briefs and nothing else; then again his mother was pushing 60 and Globalization was not a concept she could grasp easily. In the darkness, the only thing he could make out was the alarm clock on the table to his left, which signaled 2:00AM. Hitting the snooze button with an open palm, the Lucerne native sat on the bed and headed towards a small desk in his hotel room. Sat down and opened up his laptop, to boot the Skype app. The moment he got online he received a call, he answered it right after getting his headphones on.

Cesaro: Bonjour! Hola! Hello! Ciao! Hallo!

Sound Technician: Bonjour! We've been trying to reach you a couple times now... you're almost due to go on air.

Cesaro: Sorry, I was asleep.

Sound Technician: Well it is 8AM here in Lucerne, so it must be 2-3AM in America. I'm sorry if we woke you up... The director insisted we could tape this interview at a time it would be easier for both of us to record.

Cesaro: EBWF is a worldwide phenomenon... If you want an interview with the first and only Swiss EBWF superstar, you get it live!

Sound Technician: Alright, looks like we're set, if you're having any lag or static trouble please tell me, otherwise we are ready to go on air!

Cesaro: Let's do it!

DJ: Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to Radio 3FACH, your alternative sports talk radio in Lucerne, Switzerland. Aline Stadler is on the Air with a very special guest!

Aline Stadler: We have an amazing surprise for our audience today, as you know EBWF's WrestleMania is less than 2 months away... And the thing is, there's a slim chance we might have a Lucerne Native in the main event! He is the Swiss Superman, Cesaro! Cesaro, how are you doing?

Cesaro: Pretty great! Thanks for having me.

Aline Stadler: So tell me, how does one go from being a kid in Lucerne to being an accomplished wrestler in America?

Cesaro: Hard work and relentlessness, Aline. Ever since I was a little kid, I always excelled in sports. As I grew I knew I wanted to be a Wrestled, so I began chasing my dream, I trained every week, working on the sidelines to save and eventually go to America. That was 17 years ago... Time flies when you do the thing you love!

Aline Stadler: What is it like, to be on the road almost all the time?

Cesaro: You get used to it. At first it can take a toll on you, it is definitely a shock to he system. Being constantly on the move, switching restaurants, and still having to strain to keep yourself in shape. I can't say I am tired, since I have been working for EBWF for a month or so...

Aline Stadler: Only a month and already you could be on the poster of the biggest event in the business of wrestling?

Cesaro: Well, I've been doing this for nearly 20 years... So, I can only say I feel grateful for being given an opportunity here.

Alice Stadler: I am sure all of Lucerne will be rooting for you come Monday night! Care to tell us about your upcoming match?

Cesaro: It would be my absolute pleasure. This Monday night I'll be facing Roman Reigns, Finn Balor and Sami Zayn in a fatal four way match... Which means, who ever scores a pinfall or a submission first gets to go to the Elimination Chamber next week.

Alice Stadler: Sounds like a lot of violence for you to sound so excited!

Cesaro: I am excited! It is the biggest match I have had in EBWF, against a whole bunch of interesting opponents! First we've got Sami Zayn... A man I have faced before. He is just terrific! He's the kind of guy who goes out there every night and gives it all! We have had terrific matches in the past and I am sure at Warfare it will be no different. I have lots of respect, lots of love for him, I wish him the best... And whether it is him or me standing at the end of the match, I'll gladly stand up and raise his hand in victory, because he deserves it. Now Roman and Finn... I've never faced them before. But let me tell you Alice, they're top talents. I mean, if you're a Wrestling fan, you know you cannot miss the moment Cesaro clashes with Finn Balor and Roman Reigns. Now, Finn is a smaller guy, but what he lacks in size he excels in speed and grappling ability... He is vastly experienced and he is a top candidate to walk out the winner of the match! Not many wrestlers can say they have conquered rings in Japan, Europe and the United States... Finn is still to win the big one here in America, but this might be his year! He certainly has the abilities and charisma! Last but not least, we have Roman. The least experienced of the three, then again the most powerful. He is strong. Really, really strong! He might lack actual experience, but in his corner he has quite an advantage... One of the most influential and smart managers of the past two decades, Paul Heyman. Now, if you combine Paul's brains and his loud mouth with the Samoan physique and brute strength Roman inherited from his ancestors... You've got one hell of a competitor!

Alice Stadler: Well, it looks like you have one hell of a challenge before you Cesaro, how does one match such impressive feats and experience from your opponents?

Cesaro: When you are the Swiss Superman, there's not much to worry about. Believe me, I've studied each of my opponents in this match, pinpointing their weaknesses so when the moment arrives, I'll have the upper hand... Of course Sami is Experienced, but he's not nearly as strong as I am... Finn might be fast but I can be surprisingly fast as well... Roman can be strong, but I am quite confident in my strength as well! I'd love to tell you more... Then again I would ruin the whole experience for you and the Swiss fans who will religiously tune in on Monday and Next Sunday to watch the Swiss Sensation conquer the EBWF!

Alice Stadler: Will do! Dear audience we're out of time for this interview, you can tune in on Monday Night Warfare if you want to see more of our very own Cesaro. Thanks for your time and until next time!

Cesaro: Thanks for having me.

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The scene opened up amidst complete darkness, the light slowly shone from above onto Cesaro's shaved head. Clad on his Swiss flag ring gear, he nodded slightly at the camera. The time for talking was almost over. He clenched his fists as he stared at the camera, like it was the only thing standing between himself and a World Title shot at the Elimination Chamber. A confident smirk curved up on his lips.

Cesaro: Not to say I am a man of few words... I guess I just speak my mind when I really must. Stone Cold Steve Austin... You must have seen something in me, haven't you? You have an eye for talent... And for that I will not let you down... In fact, remind me to share some Swiss ale with you someday, I'm sure it'd be a lot better than those Budweisers you seem to love so much.

He paused for a moment, as if tasting the flavor of his native Swiss beer in his palate.

Cesaro: Now, being in Stone Cold Steve Austin's good graces can only get me so far... Eversince I learnt I was scheduled to be in a Fatal four way were the winner would end up inside the elimination chamber, I had to turn my training regimen up a notch. Because luck can only get you so far. You need to push and thrive like you've never done before if you want to be on top of the food chain...

Cesaro tilted his head to the side.

Cesaro: Take Sami Zayn, for example. A man who has proven time and time again that there's nothing impossible if you work hard enough... That overcoming adversity is easy if you believe in yourself and give out 200%. Sami Zayn has won big match after big match, title shot after title shot... He clearly isn't the biggest, the most fearsome or the strongest guy out there, but he believes in himself and I respect that. However, don't mix up respect and condescendence. Just because Sami has made a career here in EBWF doesn't mean I won't be out there to take him out first... See Sami, respect makes me want to show you with my bare hands how I am better than you, more suited to be inside of the Chamber and how more willing I am to be there than you. I am sure most of the EBWF universe will find laughable that I dare to compare myself to the guy with the biggest heart in the roster, but when the time comes... You'll see what I mean. Just like you shocked the world time and time again... Come Monday night it will be my time to shock the world.

The Swiss Superman rubbed his chin slowly.

Cesaro: It would be reckless on my behalf to put all of my efforts against one man... Considering the great amount of opponents I will be dealing with. There's also our Breakout Champion and the man who calls himself a Demon King, then the Prince of Wrestling... Well, for once I am glad you acknowledge there's a KING above you, and I'd be more than willingly to show you how apt I am to sit in the throne as King of the Wrestling World. I know Finn Balor is extremely talented, I know his dexterity is nearly unmatched... Now if only he spent half of the time he spends running his mouth with Kenny Omega and do things with his bare hands, he might still be undefeated. Finn, you'll never see me coming... No one ever does. You don't bring a gun to a fight when your opponent is the man of steel, because you will be on your back, swinging around at 200 miles per hour before you can even pull the trigger.

Cesaro made a swinging motion with his left index finger before looking at the camera again.

Cesaro: Then we have the least experience, and the biggest of my opponents in size... Roman Reigns. Now, I will not lie... If I let Roman to get the upper hand on me, he'll have me for the three count in well... Three seconds? What I am trying to say is: Roman is strong. Roman is fast. Roman might think he's some sort of Samoan Superman... I am afraid he's in for a rude awakening. I've seen many men falling to his Superman punches, but I'd love to see him try and hit one of those on me, if he can.

Cesaro smirked confidently.

Cesaro: There can only be one Superman... Someone honorable, strong, faster than a speeding bullet, someone incorruptible... Does that remind you of Roman Reigns? Because when someone tells me "What do you think about Roman Reigns" I reply "Wasted talent". Roman, do you really think Paul Heyman is going to do you any good? Where did Brock Lesnar end Up? Where did Miz end up? Where did CM Punk and so many others who deposited their trust blindly on this silver tongued devil ended up? Let me break it to you Roman... You're no Superman, but that doesn't mean you're not a worthy opponent. You might think you have the upper hand for having Paul Heyman on your corner... If you ask me, I rather fight my own fights... I don't need help, guidance, at the terrible risk of losing you all to my dull dialogue... I rather be my own voice rather than selling out. You might not see it that way, but maybe after a couple of European Uppercuts I'll have knocked some sense into you.

He winked into the camera.

Cesaro: I'd have no problem facing these guys one on one... This is where a lot of external factors will come into play. This is a fatal four way we are talking about... Which means not only I have to be the best wrestler out there, and topple each of my opponents between the ropes, it also means I have to be on the lookout, I don't have to be pinned to lose, I don't have to tap out to lose... I will NOT allow that to happen.

Cesaro's amicable face slightly turned more serious as he leaned into the camera.

Cesaro: This is not your first rodeo guys... And I've been training nonstop for weeks: Hitting the gym, pushing my body past every known boundary in order to be fit for this match. I am dying to show the EBWF universe what I am made of, dying to show them how much potential I have got, dying to show everyone why I must be in the eliminaion chamber! So prego, s'il vous plait, bitte, por favor, please, I beg you: Do not disappoint me. Give me everything you've got... Only then, when I get my hand raised in victory I will know I have beaten the best this Company has to offer... And those who are already on the Elimination chamber will know How hard I worked for this spot and how deserving I am of being the EBWF world Champion.

The scene faded to black.