Post by Trav McBang! on Apr 9, 2011 22:49:07 GMT -5
*Outside, one of Pride’s newest members is shaking fans and signing autographs. After all, the Kingdom is crumbling and these Tennessee fans may never get another chance to see Eric Valor live and in person. The usually cocky Valor seems genuinely appreciative of every compliment handed his way. Behind him, his Pride BFF Alex Avice approaches with a microphone. Valor turns around and lowers his sunglasses, giving the camera a quick nod of the head and a smile.*
ALEX AVICE:: So, I guess you’ve heard the news…
ERIC VALOR: Unfortunately…the bossmen called me about it earlier this week. It seems as if our friendship will be fairly short-lived, A-Two.
ALEX AVICE:: That’s a shame, Valor. I’m supposed to remain impartial…obviously. It’s in the job description. But you were one of the few that I believed when you made claims that you would rise up the ranks. It would have been nice watching you actually advance up the card.
ERIC VALOR: Well, I’m in the main event tonight.
*Valor gives a shrug and a meek smile as the crowd behind him gives a halfhearted pop…after all, is it the main event if there’s only one match? Fuck, nobody really knows.*
ERIC VALOR: And I beat Callaway last week, that’s got to count for something, doesn’t it? I mean, I may not have been one of the Pride Three…or ever been given a real shot at something…but I think I made a decent enough impression. Besides, A-Two…this federation isn’t dead yet. I’ve got two more chances to entertain the fans!
*This generates more of a pop, causing Valor to turn and bow to the crowd.*
ALEX AVICE:: True…so, you wanna give me a quick interview? After all, this is a pretty big match tonight…
ERIC VALOR: Sure, why not? What do you guys think?
*The crowd behind Valor begins cheering rabidly, eagerly awaiting Valor’s first real promo in front of an audience.*
ERIC VALOR: Alright…Kingdom of Pride is dying, ladies and gentlemen. However, if I have anything to do with it…Pride will go down in a blaze of glory. A death befitting of kings, even. While most federations wither and die with a faint death rattle in a proverbial hospice bed, the announcement of Pride’s demise gives the remaining roster a chance to do something special…to give it our all…to entertain you people ONE. LAST. TIME. I don’t know about Josh Eagles….I don’t know about Obscene…Hell, I don’t even know about Noble and Sterling…but I do know that Eric Valor cherishes this opportunity. I didn’t have a tenured history in this company, but I can put on a show in the following weeks so that when recalling the days of Kingdom of Pride, Eric Valor is one of the people that immediately jumps to mind.
ALEX AVICE:: Well said, Valor.
ERIC VALOR: Ladies. Gentlemen. Pissed Off Hobos and sexually confused nerds alike…
…because Eric Valor is going to put on a show that you’ll never forget…in tonight’s main event, in whatever match I’m assigned at the final show…you will be entertained and Kingdom of Pride will leave one final mark on the wrestling landscape. Trust me on that…after all….
*Valor holds out his arms as the public finish his sentence*
*Valor reaches forward and shakes Avice’s hand.*
ERIC VALOR: It was nice knowing you, Alex.
*And the self-assured star turns his back to the camera…determined to sign every last autograph for the Pride faithful…after all, they deserve it. Kingdom of Pride will be missed, surely…but it will also be remembered fondly.*
ALEX AVICE:: So, I guess you’ve heard the news…
ERIC VALOR: Unfortunately…the bossmen called me about it earlier this week. It seems as if our friendship will be fairly short-lived, A-Two.
ALEX AVICE:: That’s a shame, Valor. I’m supposed to remain impartial…obviously. It’s in the job description. But you were one of the few that I believed when you made claims that you would rise up the ranks. It would have been nice watching you actually advance up the card.
ERIC VALOR: Well, I’m in the main event tonight.
*Valor gives a shrug and a meek smile as the crowd behind him gives a halfhearted pop…after all, is it the main event if there’s only one match? Fuck, nobody really knows.*
ERIC VALOR: And I beat Callaway last week, that’s got to count for something, doesn’t it? I mean, I may not have been one of the Pride Three…or ever been given a real shot at something…but I think I made a decent enough impression. Besides, A-Two…this federation isn’t dead yet. I’ve got two more chances to entertain the fans!
*This generates more of a pop, causing Valor to turn and bow to the crowd.*
ALEX AVICE:: True…so, you wanna give me a quick interview? After all, this is a pretty big match tonight…
ERIC VALOR: Sure, why not? What do you guys think?
*The crowd behind Valor begins cheering rabidly, eagerly awaiting Valor’s first real promo in front of an audience.*
ERIC VALOR: Alright…Kingdom of Pride is dying, ladies and gentlemen. However, if I have anything to do with it…Pride will go down in a blaze of glory. A death befitting of kings, even. While most federations wither and die with a faint death rattle in a proverbial hospice bed, the announcement of Pride’s demise gives the remaining roster a chance to do something special…to give it our all…to entertain you people ONE. LAST. TIME. I don’t know about Josh Eagles….I don’t know about Obscene…Hell, I don’t even know about Noble and Sterling…but I do know that Eric Valor cherishes this opportunity. I didn’t have a tenured history in this company, but I can put on a show in the following weeks so that when recalling the days of Kingdom of Pride, Eric Valor is one of the people that immediately jumps to mind.
ALEX AVICE:: Well said, Valor.
ERIC VALOR: Ladies. Gentlemen. Pissed Off Hobos and sexually confused nerds alike…
…because Eric Valor is going to put on a show that you’ll never forget…in tonight’s main event, in whatever match I’m assigned at the final show…you will be entertained and Kingdom of Pride will leave one final mark on the wrestling landscape. Trust me on that…after all….
*Valor holds out his arms as the public finish his sentence*
*Valor reaches forward and shakes Avice’s hand.*
ERIC VALOR: It was nice knowing you, Alex.
*And the self-assured star turns his back to the camera…determined to sign every last autograph for the Pride faithful…after all, they deserve it. Kingdom of Pride will be missed, surely…but it will also be remembered fondly.*
