“Disappointing”.

Ringing throughout Finn's head, constantly. A voice that can’t listen, won’t listen. He’d done the first bit right, but was failing at the second hurdle. Beaten by Sumerian Death Squad, pinned aswell. Outright beaten.

“Disappointing”.

He could get rid of it, he was there infested deep. He couldn’t drown it out no matter how hard he tried, he was louder. He couldn’t speak to him and ask him to stop, he wouldn’t stop. His disapprovement rang loud and couldn’t be silenced, there was only one way to fix this.

“Disappointing”.

Monday May 21st. Bridgestone Arena, Nashville TN.

Finn Balor was stood waiting for Renee to be called into action for an interview spot. He was...disappointed to say the least. At least, he has to be disappointed...the other guy wouldn’t have it any other way. He was bored too, but that’s only because the segment before went way longer.

Renee Young: Thanks Corey, joining me at this time...Finn Balor!

The shot switched to the camera as Finn appeared all smiles.

Renee Young: Finn, you look happy. Given your recent match I wouldn’t think you’d be this happy.

Finn Balor: Yeah I’m happy Renee, sure me and Braun lost to End and Dante buh’ the thing is EBWF have thrown me a lifeline. There’s tons of great European talent in the King of the Ring tournament...Havoc, Noam Dar, Tommy End, Michael Dante and even Marty Scurll. Myself included that’s a hell of a line-up.

Renee Young: You’re missing one...your opponent tonight Grado!

Finn Balor: I chose my words carefully Renee, I said GREAT talent. Grado is just...what’s the word that’s always on my mind. Ah, yeah, disappointing. He’s a comedy act to the letter, he dances his way to the ring in an unforgiving singlet and a fookin’ fanny pack. My talent is known Renee, I would say look at my abs buh’ I can’t see you already are.

Renee blushed.

Renee Young: What?! I wasn’t!

Finn Balor: It’s okay Renee, Nikki stares all the time. I’m used to it. Back to the topic at hand though, I’ve been handed a ringer in Grado to help me get my first win in EBWF and I have the Demon to thank for that. Once I blitz my way easily through Grado I can see myself beating everyone and anyone to win that crown. Call myself the Demon King and absolutely nobody will be able to stop our destiny. We’ve told you all along that we’re taking over, sure there was a speed bump but everyone good story needs one. Ours is a tale of redemption, for me and for the Demon. We will be atop of the mountain, peering down and burning anyone we don’t like. Don’t worry Renee, you’ll be safe, I like ya’.

Renee Young: Well...thanks? Finn, you mention the Demon a lot and I wanted to know, is this a voice in your head?

Finn Balor: Not exactly. Sure he speaks to me buh’ I can’t speak to him, doesn’t want me too for some reason. Whilst I’m not a big fan, I have to understand it. He wants Nikki to play a big part in it then so be it, he knows what’s right. No, he’s not a voice in my head. He is me, I am him. He is my very soul and my true form. The Demon Balor is captain and I am just the vessel...be it a sexy vessel! Demon Balor will show his true form one day, not tonight, not tomorrow. Maybe in the KotR finals he shows up but that’s not for me too decide. That’s way ahead in the future though, Grado tonight is an easy mark, a target is on his back and I’ve got a Double Foot Stomp ready to plunge straight through his disgustingly large stomach. Oh and the Coup de Grace of it all…I won’t even break a sweat.

Finn winked at Renee and walked off.

Renee Young: Well there you have it, Grado vs. Finn Balor...tonight!