Post by Rhaps on Sept 30, 2008 23:46:30 GMT
The scene opens with Rhaps standing in the backstage area of an ICW arena, the bruises and injuries he received with his enocunter with Angel Morgan having healed to some extent. He looks at the camera with a new doggedness never seen before and a somewhat amused expression on his face. The smile widens enthusiastically as the seconds drag by, the viewers being treated to nothing more than a fool grinning into the lens. The camera man coughs politely as The Safety Ranger continues to stare at the would be viewers. Behind him members of the ICW staff rush backwards and forwards, working feverishly to make sure things are in readiness. Finally, Rhaps opens his mouth to speak to the camera.
Rhaps: What a wonderful night to be alive. And Rhaps will tell you why. He's found the person who makes it all worth while. He's found the person that pushes back with a vengeance inside the ring and gives him the challenge he's been seeking for. See, I found a similar man who goes by the name of Vladimir Strife. The undefeated Behemoth who stands at 41-0 but our encounters were legendary we could never stage a rematch on that scale again. But in Angel Morgan Rhaps has found a worthy competitor who will always deliver. You expected Rhaps to do the same as Angel and use words to challenge and entice her opponents into action. Rhaps' language is much more honest and brutal in nature. Tuesday was a test and Angel Morgan passed. But now she'll face new horrors than ever before. Rhaps is far more experienced and far more crazy than you'll ever realise.
As Rhaps finishes talking a clip begins to play showing Rhaps' debut years in the past in Gods and Heretics Wrestling. The relative newcomer to the wrestling stage competes alongside the best names of the times in a battle royal. The young Rhaps fights with his heart before being dumped over the top rope, thus losing his first encounter. The footage then shifts into the progression of Rhaps' career, showing the more grusome highlights. Rhaps' victory in a 200 Light Bulb Hell in a Cell Flaming Barbed Wire Deathmatch is shown. Eventually it culminates with clips of Rhaps vs Justin Michael. The particular segment ends with the scenes after the match ends with Rhaps holding the world title aloft proudly. The footage cuts back to Rhaps, leaning into the camera so his teeth are barely in focus.
Rhaps: Those were such simpler times. More naive in fact. You see, The Rhapsitastic One is a two time former world champion. Undefeated in the first title reign of seven months. But then Rhaps was making a name for himself. The rookie champion. But it didn't stop him from walking away as champion in a Reverse Elinination Chamber with five other competitors all bidding for my title at the same time. It didn't stop Rhaps from demolishing every contender before vacating it.
More clips are shown of Rhaps' tenure in GHW. It depicts the win in the Trifecta and more hardocre moments when Rhaps hit a neckbreaker on an opponent from the top of a cage wall and across a ladder fully erect. Clips from the bed of nails deathmatch is shown as Rhaps fights against Cosmos, the spaced out superhero. The men brutalise each other before Rhaps gets sandwiched between two beds of nails before his opponent hits a splash onto it. Eventually Rhaps' arm is raised as the winner of the encounter.
Rhaps: Moving on from such memories. Rhaps became a two time world champion and fought the 60 Minute Torment. A match of his own design in an Ironman format where only one submission was allowed out of Last Man Standing, Inferno, I Quit, Ladder, Table, Stretcher, Pinfall, Submission and First Blood. Rhaps may have lost but the bar was raised to a level it will never go again. So Angel Morgan and Rhaps went to a new level of depravity this week, but tonight she won't get anywhere near a win. This promo may seem like a clip of self-adulation but its merely to prove to the naysayers that Rhaps has been around and he knows what this is all about. He has thhe heart, the drive and the evil mind to create new levels of horror. And a subsequent message to Amanda Hallsworth. You involved yourself in my affairs after you got your wrist broken. Silly Amanda. When you get back and if Angel survives, Rhaps challenges you both to a match he calls, the Ascension.
Another video clip is shown of a match design. A steel cage wall has been placed across the entrance ramp with tall columns of razor wire placed along the length of the barricade wall to prevent escape. The ring ropes are sheathed in the same razor wire and the ring steps have been removed. Inside the ring salt and thumbtacks have been spread out over the canvas while a ladder adorns the display.
Rhaps: Just a little show of what Rhaps has in mind for you both. You may all think that Rhaps is beating up ladies in the ring but its so much different than you realise. Gender doesn't matter because everyone is the same. A victim of the Safety Ranger's whims. But don't trust me, lets say hello to a little friend.
Rhaps stops talking before turning around. The camera shakes a little as he walks over to a plain door. Rhaps taps it gently a couple of times before ripping it open suddenly. A man falls out in a heap on the ground, gasping angrily. Rhaps bends down and grabs a handful of his hair, causing the mystery person to begin fighting against him. He manages to steady his head, getting a clear shot of NVX's face in the lens. Rhaps looks down and points at his chest, winking. The Safety Ranger pulls out a carefully concealed knife, holding the blade to NVX's chest. Rhaps nods feverishly before sickeningly putting pressure on the blade and dragging it across his skin. NVX lets out a blood curdling scream of agony as bright ribbons of blood trickle down his chest. The torture isn't over as Rhaps curves the blade, finishng off the display. The camera zooms out a little bit, showing the letter R carved into NVX's chest while blood weeps uncontrollably from his cuts. Rhaps throws his victim to the ground before bringing the camera up to his face.
Rhaps: See, Angel. You like to think you are a badass heel but you have a few things to learn. First you must disregard your own well-being before you can truly become a monster like Rhapsy. Believe it or not, he's not the first Rhaps has done that to. But enough about the good NVX. He should feel fortunate. He's got a scar that will last a lifetime. You and Amanda however may not be so lucky.
The footage suddenly turns snowy, bringing the promo to an end.
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Rhaps: What a wonderful night to be alive. And Rhaps will tell you why. He's found the person who makes it all worth while. He's found the person that pushes back with a vengeance inside the ring and gives him the challenge he's been seeking for. See, I found a similar man who goes by the name of Vladimir Strife. The undefeated Behemoth who stands at 41-0 but our encounters were legendary we could never stage a rematch on that scale again. But in Angel Morgan Rhaps has found a worthy competitor who will always deliver. You expected Rhaps to do the same as Angel and use words to challenge and entice her opponents into action. Rhaps' language is much more honest and brutal in nature. Tuesday was a test and Angel Morgan passed. But now she'll face new horrors than ever before. Rhaps is far more experienced and far more crazy than you'll ever realise.
As Rhaps finishes talking a clip begins to play showing Rhaps' debut years in the past in Gods and Heretics Wrestling. The relative newcomer to the wrestling stage competes alongside the best names of the times in a battle royal. The young Rhaps fights with his heart before being dumped over the top rope, thus losing his first encounter. The footage then shifts into the progression of Rhaps' career, showing the more grusome highlights. Rhaps' victory in a 200 Light Bulb Hell in a Cell Flaming Barbed Wire Deathmatch is shown. Eventually it culminates with clips of Rhaps vs Justin Michael. The particular segment ends with the scenes after the match ends with Rhaps holding the world title aloft proudly. The footage cuts back to Rhaps, leaning into the camera so his teeth are barely in focus.
Rhaps: Those were such simpler times. More naive in fact. You see, The Rhapsitastic One is a two time former world champion. Undefeated in the first title reign of seven months. But then Rhaps was making a name for himself. The rookie champion. But it didn't stop him from walking away as champion in a Reverse Elinination Chamber with five other competitors all bidding for my title at the same time. It didn't stop Rhaps from demolishing every contender before vacating it.
More clips are shown of Rhaps' tenure in GHW. It depicts the win in the Trifecta and more hardocre moments when Rhaps hit a neckbreaker on an opponent from the top of a cage wall and across a ladder fully erect. Clips from the bed of nails deathmatch is shown as Rhaps fights against Cosmos, the spaced out superhero. The men brutalise each other before Rhaps gets sandwiched between two beds of nails before his opponent hits a splash onto it. Eventually Rhaps' arm is raised as the winner of the encounter.
Rhaps: Moving on from such memories. Rhaps became a two time world champion and fought the 60 Minute Torment. A match of his own design in an Ironman format where only one submission was allowed out of Last Man Standing, Inferno, I Quit, Ladder, Table, Stretcher, Pinfall, Submission and First Blood. Rhaps may have lost but the bar was raised to a level it will never go again. So Angel Morgan and Rhaps went to a new level of depravity this week, but tonight she won't get anywhere near a win. This promo may seem like a clip of self-adulation but its merely to prove to the naysayers that Rhaps has been around and he knows what this is all about. He has thhe heart, the drive and the evil mind to create new levels of horror. And a subsequent message to Amanda Hallsworth. You involved yourself in my affairs after you got your wrist broken. Silly Amanda. When you get back and if Angel survives, Rhaps challenges you both to a match he calls, the Ascension.
Another video clip is shown of a match design. A steel cage wall has been placed across the entrance ramp with tall columns of razor wire placed along the length of the barricade wall to prevent escape. The ring ropes are sheathed in the same razor wire and the ring steps have been removed. Inside the ring salt and thumbtacks have been spread out over the canvas while a ladder adorns the display.
Rhaps: Just a little show of what Rhaps has in mind for you both. You may all think that Rhaps is beating up ladies in the ring but its so much different than you realise. Gender doesn't matter because everyone is the same. A victim of the Safety Ranger's whims. But don't trust me, lets say hello to a little friend.
Rhaps stops talking before turning around. The camera shakes a little as he walks over to a plain door. Rhaps taps it gently a couple of times before ripping it open suddenly. A man falls out in a heap on the ground, gasping angrily. Rhaps bends down and grabs a handful of his hair, causing the mystery person to begin fighting against him. He manages to steady his head, getting a clear shot of NVX's face in the lens. Rhaps looks down and points at his chest, winking. The Safety Ranger pulls out a carefully concealed knife, holding the blade to NVX's chest. Rhaps nods feverishly before sickeningly putting pressure on the blade and dragging it across his skin. NVX lets out a blood curdling scream of agony as bright ribbons of blood trickle down his chest. The torture isn't over as Rhaps curves the blade, finishng off the display. The camera zooms out a little bit, showing the letter R carved into NVX's chest while blood weeps uncontrollably from his cuts. Rhaps throws his victim to the ground before bringing the camera up to his face.
Rhaps: See, Angel. You like to think you are a badass heel but you have a few things to learn. First you must disregard your own well-being before you can truly become a monster like Rhapsy. Believe it or not, he's not the first Rhaps has done that to. But enough about the good NVX. He should feel fortunate. He's got a scar that will last a lifetime. You and Amanda however may not be so lucky.
The footage suddenly turns snowy, bringing the promo to an end.
EoT - Comments Welcome.