Pomp & Circumstantial
Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 6:28 pm
The scene opened on Tomasso Ciampa backstage dressed in his wrestling gear.
Ciampa: Over the last week or two, I suppose throughout 2020. Aaaand 2019 come to think of it. Eh, for a while it seems people have nothing positive to say about Tomasso Ciampa. I’ve lost my way? I’ve never really found my way? Both fair comments. To say I’m unhappy with the way my 2020 has started is an understatement. But this isn’t a pity me session, this isn’t fishing for sympathy. Never from me. No apologies, not me trying to excuse what some Internet fans have called “lacklustre showings”. Nope. Not interested in any of that baloney.
Ciampa closed his eyes, breathed in & exhaled loudly. His posture changed & he became visibly less tense.
Ciampa: At Warfare I have a showing against another man whose name has been just as marred. Andrade Cien Almas, the big difference between you & I? You were born into this, you had a legacy when you were still swimming in Papa’s left nutsack. Me? I’ve had to scratch and fight my way into this industry. Had to prove myself, I take crap every time I step between the ropes. Still to this day! People wait for me to fail, they love it. They wait for me to trip up so they can tread over me. You, Almas, you’re forgiven by the idiots who write the sheets & all their loyal sheep. You’re special because of the blood that goes through your veins. Handed opportunities based on your lineage. Nope. No more. That lucha blood that you rely on to get you places it’s gonna get spilled on the mat. I fully intend to cause a scene at Warfare. I fully intend to take you down in a way that could described as - significant, or brutal, even unnecessary. Two outta three ain’t bad cos I don’t agree with that third one. You see, you’re a disgrace to your family, your girl is a disgrace to another. No, no, no Andrade
Ciampa wagged his finger like a disapproving parent
Ciampa: No more bringing shame on your family & no more allowing folks to bad mouth mine. I can’t speak for Uncle Millie but, perhaps you can take a little fatherly advise, by listening to Daddy Ciampa? Boy! Think more, stop being reckless. I would tell you to follow my example, see what it is I’m gonna do to you & then replicate it but I’m afraid you may be a lost cause. You watched a legend in this business innovate & truly change things for the better & the best you do is what? Nail a few dudes with Hammerlock DDTs? Pathetic. So Almas at Warfare be prepared for your demise. You may be the heir to an empire. Royalty? Ha. In a kings court you are a jester. That thing you think you were born to do? That ain’t it. If this was your destiny you would have natural talent. You don’t. Sorry. But at least you tri-ed. Tomorrow may be bleak but it will look bright in comparison to our evening together here at Warfare. So - Night night Andrade, sleep well, or as well as you can after Daddy dislocates your arm in at least 3 places.
Ciampa waved at the camera
Ciampa: Over the last week or two, I suppose throughout 2020. Aaaand 2019 come to think of it. Eh, for a while it seems people have nothing positive to say about Tomasso Ciampa. I’ve lost my way? I’ve never really found my way? Both fair comments. To say I’m unhappy with the way my 2020 has started is an understatement. But this isn’t a pity me session, this isn’t fishing for sympathy. Never from me. No apologies, not me trying to excuse what some Internet fans have called “lacklustre showings”. Nope. Not interested in any of that baloney.
Ciampa closed his eyes, breathed in & exhaled loudly. His posture changed & he became visibly less tense.
Ciampa: At Warfare I have a showing against another man whose name has been just as marred. Andrade Cien Almas, the big difference between you & I? You were born into this, you had a legacy when you were still swimming in Papa’s left nutsack. Me? I’ve had to scratch and fight my way into this industry. Had to prove myself, I take crap every time I step between the ropes. Still to this day! People wait for me to fail, they love it. They wait for me to trip up so they can tread over me. You, Almas, you’re forgiven by the idiots who write the sheets & all their loyal sheep. You’re special because of the blood that goes through your veins. Handed opportunities based on your lineage. Nope. No more. That lucha blood that you rely on to get you places it’s gonna get spilled on the mat. I fully intend to cause a scene at Warfare. I fully intend to take you down in a way that could described as - significant, or brutal, even unnecessary. Two outta three ain’t bad cos I don’t agree with that third one. You see, you’re a disgrace to your family, your girl is a disgrace to another. No, no, no Andrade
Ciampa wagged his finger like a disapproving parent
Ciampa: No more bringing shame on your family & no more allowing folks to bad mouth mine. I can’t speak for Uncle Millie but, perhaps you can take a little fatherly advise, by listening to Daddy Ciampa? Boy! Think more, stop being reckless. I would tell you to follow my example, see what it is I’m gonna do to you & then replicate it but I’m afraid you may be a lost cause. You watched a legend in this business innovate & truly change things for the better & the best you do is what? Nail a few dudes with Hammerlock DDTs? Pathetic. So Almas at Warfare be prepared for your demise. You may be the heir to an empire. Royalty? Ha. In a kings court you are a jester. That thing you think you were born to do? That ain’t it. If this was your destiny you would have natural talent. You don’t. Sorry. But at least you tri-ed. Tomorrow may be bleak but it will look bright in comparison to our evening together here at Warfare. So - Night night Andrade, sleep well, or as well as you can after Daddy dislocates your arm in at least 3 places.
Ciampa waved at the camera