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“Good evening, members of the Elite Answers Wrestling audience.”
“I don't feel it's necessary to introduce myself at this point, however for those who are unaware, I will do you a favor. My name is Sister Annabelle, and I am not speaking here today because Drake King has taken up another vow of silence. Rather, I'm here today because the world works in mysterious ways, and even God is taking the time necessary to come to terms with that. What was once a historic Pain for Pride match with the date of this industry on the line has now been undermined by BRAE thanks to an issue that has strangely plagued Drake throughout the entirety of this season. An issue as unfitting for a Messiah as his own hatred getting the better of him. I don't find BRAE’s victory to be the worst case scenario. In fact, I find his victory to be a good outcome, knowing that his victory was the direct result of Drake successfully putting Methuselah down a second time. If nothing else it was the lesser of two evils, but God is not satisfied, and right now he has no interest in catering to those who are not on his radar.”
“With this being said, I'd like Drake's opponent on Dynasty this week to know this. You will have the pleasure of facing Drake inside of the ring, and should you care to, you may even be able to take something from your experience with him and use this match as an opportunity to evolve into a competitor worth watching.”
“However, I am the one you'll be speaking to.”
“I have not been given notes on you like I was regarding Drake’s War Games opponents. Everything I say to you right now is my opinion and nothing more, so feel free to do whatever you'd like with what you hear going forward. Whether you listen to my words, ignore them or even deny them is entirely up to you. I'd simply like to express my thoughts, and truth be told David, I find you to be an interesting character. One that's unlike many of the people that are in this industry, not because of your overwhelming arrogance or your inability to overcome your own delusions to see reality for anything other than a tool for your own narratives, but because I am uncertain of what it is you actually want. Most people are easy to see through. It's clear that their words are nothing more than a facade to mask their own greedy desire for validation. People portray themselves as Heroes, Leaders and Champions for the sake of strengthening their chances of having their own faces plastered on merchandise and posters, elevating their chances of being treated as the face of this entire company once given the chance to hold a Championship. For many, their words are nothing more than an act, and what's hidden under their words is a truth so similar to everyone around them that in the end, it almost seems they take up these roles in an attempt to stand out. However, that's not the same for you. I don't see you as a man merely looking to separate himself from the pack. I see you as a man who feels he already has. For what reason? That is what I am looking to understand.”
“To be clear, I don't believe you're special. I don't believe there is anything special about you. The fight you give Drake won't be anything out of the ordinary, and once he has defeated you I am sure he'll have shifted his attention towards TLA and Jake Smith before the end of the night. In a way you too could be considered a lesser evil, not because you're the kind of competitor that is good for this industry, but because as it stands, your actions are not doing much harm no matter the intentions. You are not the kind of man that could leave a lasting impression on those you face, and yet you constantly find yourself to be bored with the people around you. You attempt to find the truth that lies within the opponents you come across, to the point that you spend match after match, allowing your presence to be built entirely around the idea of exposing the truth. You treat this industry as if you understand it better than those around you, whether that means newcomers who have yet to leave a lasting impression or former World Champions and Hall of Famers. I'm struggling to see you as anything more than a struggling rhetorician who, despite having nothing more to offer than half-baked narratives tearing down competitors you have yet to prove you can even stand with, choose to repeatedly double down in hopes that your mind games are enough to leave your mark in the minds of those you come across. Truly, it is ironic. Ironic that this is the impression I have of a man who claims to be above these antics. Above a company that has been built around the promises and narratives one can throw at another. Maybe it adds to the idea that you're bored. That you're not impressed with anyone you come across. You face people who make weightless promises. You face people who constantly choose to make threats they have no business making. You face the bottom of the barrel, and in this you've gained the idea that the bottom of the barrel is a reflection of what this entire company is while you're an exception to the rule, but in reality you are no different from them, are you? Nothing more than another man who wants something from this industry. Perhaps it's the fame and fortune that comes with finding victories against higher levels of competition, and the respect that'd be gained by doing irreversible damage to the perception the world has of their fan favorites. Perhaps you're only interested in bloodshed, and you do this simply for the sake of dominance. Maybe you find joy from your actions, and you enjoy dishing out punishment week after week even if that punishment is often left incomplete, with nights rarely ending exactly how you had anticipated. I am often capable of understanding those I've had the opportunity to speak with, even if the number of people admittedly isn't large. That is not the case here however, which is why I ask this question.”
“What do you want from this company?”
“For you to find yourself so unimpressed there must be a standard that isn't being met. A standard even Elitists like Limmy Monaghan had yet to meet. It's for this reason that I am wondering what you want, because if your desires are tied into those standards, I struggle to imagine you've made any progress towards those desires. I know Drake King very well, potentially better than any of the active competitors on this brand. I know what he wants from this company, so to your credit, I'm sure he'd agree that Elitists such as Limmy Monaghan are not what they seem. I'm sure he'd agree that many of the people on this brand are letdowns with work to do. In a way his words may often even mirror your own, but Drake's words often come from a place of both understanding and experience. He has not only been in this industry since 2018 with not a single break from the ring that has lasted for more than roughly a month, but he has also transformed himself into something entirely unlike the man he was when he walked through these doors. He has the benefit of both being part of the system and gaining the ability to see through it. He has found the power to understand the flaws this company truly holds, and whether he makes the right decisions or not, one thing he has very rarely held back on is, ironic as it may currently sound, his words. He speaks on the problems in this company, not by simply telling his opponents that they are not living up to what they portray themselves as, but by telling them what they truly are. Drake is capable of recognizing the poison of this industry and it's for this very reason that he made it his mission to wipe out Methuselah at House of Glass, even if this would only lead to his defeat. Seeing vision through is his number one priority and there is nothing that comes before it. Admittedly this is even to a fault at times like the last few months, but when in the ring against a man such as yourself, I doubt it'd be anything other than a strength. After all, his transformation into who he is today did not arrive solely through his gaining of a new purpose. He has also risen up the ranks as one of the most skilled competitors this entire industry has to offer, having taken part in war after war for the sake of moving further in his mission. It was his match against Methuselah two years ago that marked the beginning of “God”, and since then, he has yet to be slain. He has experienced everything there is to experience and has only grown stronger for it, so when in the ring against a man as incomplete as yourself, what use is there expecting any outcome other than victory?”
“I don't find my inability to find anything substantial beneath the surface of you to be anything beneficial to you. In fact, it's quite the opposite. The reason there is very little beneath the surface is because your own claims have yet to manifest into anything. Time and time again you play the dangerous game of speaking on the pasts of those you come across, and to be honest it'd only be fair that you did the same this week. Who wouldn't seek to deal a major blow to Drake King now that he has spent his season being defeated by BRAE, Michael Machina and at Territorial Invasion, even a team as unfortunate as Drake Armstrong, Hans Grayson and Kai Rabeaux? Who wouldn't see reason to question Drake King, not just for his words or his promises, but for his existence? His existence as a God meant to stand above all. His existence as the one and only individual with the power and the care to fix this industry and absolve it of its many sins. It'd be the obvious route to question why someone who considers himself a God would appear so “ineffective”, but as much as this sounds like the kind of words one could expect to leave your mouth, I'd advise against it. It may not mean much to you in a conversation with someone connected to Drake, but I find it silly that people so often make this a topic. After all, people use this topic as an attempt to humanize Drake. They want to kill the idea that he is invincible, an idea that they only ever believed because they were so mesmerized by his great success that they themselves began to ignore his past defeats. They want to silence the doubt within their heads and they do this by doubting Drake, but the problem lies in their hypocrisy. Finding so much value in victories that defeats against high level competitors is enough to put someone into question is hypocritical for as long as you continue to ignore your own lack of victories. It's normal. Losing is something every individual in this business goes through no matter who they are, and yet so many find themselves judging others for victories they'd also find themselves on the receiving end of because they're not actually interested in digging deeper as they say. They're only interested in placing themselves on the same pedestal they find their opponent on. They're only interested in taking their opponent’s place from them, and more often than not, this desire to overcome the same Elitists they claim aren't even who they say they are leads them to their failure. Their need to silence their doubts causes them to underestimate the threat in front of them, and when the threat in front of you is Drake King, it's best you avoid making the same mistake. For this reason, I can only imagine what decision you'll ultimately make.”
“I have no intention of ridiculing you for whatever other promotions you may have once taken part in. EAW is not perfect, so I don't see any reason to treat it as if it's superior to all others strictly for its great success, knowing that it's just as deeply flawed as the rest of this industry. What matters to me is not where you've gained your experience, it is how you put your experience to use. Over time you will find yourself across the ring with many Elitists who have started their careers long after you. In fact, given the level of competition you're used to, it is safe to say you already have. I am sure you still have time to develop into something more significant, but right now, I do not find you interesting for all that you are. I find you interesting for what you somehow aren't, even after all the years you've had to solve that problem. I'm not certain you'll get whatever it is you're looking to gain from this company, but I can tell you one thing. Remember this match, for Drake King’s plans have been known to lie far outside this industry's norms. If it is change you want, if it is honesty you're looking for, then do not forget the man who will defeat you come Dynasty. As much as misfortune may have plagued the past year of his career, it's important that you remember exactly what it is Drake stands for, and who he is as an individual. You can think whatever you may of him, but when you enter the ring with him, you will fall short. You will lose, and it'll be up to you to determine how you move on from there. Usually it is you who attempts to look into the souls of your opponents, hoping to bring out truths that they refuse to acknowledge. This is not the route you should go this week, because if there is one thing I can assure you of, it is not you who is in control of this match. From the moment it was announced, the outcome had already been written. Your defeat was inevitable, and to Drake, that defeat will likely just be one of many. It won't have a lasting effect on his career. It won't alter his being in any way. He will defeat you and move on, because despite your attempts to portray yourself as a figure free from the restraints this company places on its Elitists, you are not nearly as free as the one who knows what it is they want from EAW. The one who is capable of bringing it the change it needs.”
“As I said in the beginning, these are just my thoughts on the matter. However, do not confuse this with the biased opinions of a crazed fan. I've witnessed the past five years of Drake King’s career, and his ascension into who he is now. I've witnessed his triumphs, his setbacks, and even decisions I could never agree with. If you wish to doubt his Godhood, so be it. You have free reign to collect your thoughts and decide how you'd like to approach Drake King, so there is no need to allow my own words to influence you. Just know that no matter what you think of him, he is more than enough to make it past the likes of David Gideon Smith.”
“I don't feel it's necessary to introduce myself at this point, however for those who are unaware, I will do you a favor. My name is Sister Annabelle, and I am not speaking here today because Drake King has taken up another vow of silence. Rather, I'm here today because the world works in mysterious ways, and even God is taking the time necessary to come to terms with that. What was once a historic Pain for Pride match with the date of this industry on the line has now been undermined by BRAE thanks to an issue that has strangely plagued Drake throughout the entirety of this season. An issue as unfitting for a Messiah as his own hatred getting the better of him. I don't find BRAE’s victory to be the worst case scenario. In fact, I find his victory to be a good outcome, knowing that his victory was the direct result of Drake successfully putting Methuselah down a second time. If nothing else it was the lesser of two evils, but God is not satisfied, and right now he has no interest in catering to those who are not on his radar.”
“With this being said, I'd like Drake's opponent on Dynasty this week to know this. You will have the pleasure of facing Drake inside of the ring, and should you care to, you may even be able to take something from your experience with him and use this match as an opportunity to evolve into a competitor worth watching.”
“However, I am the one you'll be speaking to.”
“I have not been given notes on you like I was regarding Drake’s War Games opponents. Everything I say to you right now is my opinion and nothing more, so feel free to do whatever you'd like with what you hear going forward. Whether you listen to my words, ignore them or even deny them is entirely up to you. I'd simply like to express my thoughts, and truth be told David, I find you to be an interesting character. One that's unlike many of the people that are in this industry, not because of your overwhelming arrogance or your inability to overcome your own delusions to see reality for anything other than a tool for your own narratives, but because I am uncertain of what it is you actually want. Most people are easy to see through. It's clear that their words are nothing more than a facade to mask their own greedy desire for validation. People portray themselves as Heroes, Leaders and Champions for the sake of strengthening their chances of having their own faces plastered on merchandise and posters, elevating their chances of being treated as the face of this entire company once given the chance to hold a Championship. For many, their words are nothing more than an act, and what's hidden under their words is a truth so similar to everyone around them that in the end, it almost seems they take up these roles in an attempt to stand out. However, that's not the same for you. I don't see you as a man merely looking to separate himself from the pack. I see you as a man who feels he already has. For what reason? That is what I am looking to understand.”
“To be clear, I don't believe you're special. I don't believe there is anything special about you. The fight you give Drake won't be anything out of the ordinary, and once he has defeated you I am sure he'll have shifted his attention towards TLA and Jake Smith before the end of the night. In a way you too could be considered a lesser evil, not because you're the kind of competitor that is good for this industry, but because as it stands, your actions are not doing much harm no matter the intentions. You are not the kind of man that could leave a lasting impression on those you face, and yet you constantly find yourself to be bored with the people around you. You attempt to find the truth that lies within the opponents you come across, to the point that you spend match after match, allowing your presence to be built entirely around the idea of exposing the truth. You treat this industry as if you understand it better than those around you, whether that means newcomers who have yet to leave a lasting impression or former World Champions and Hall of Famers. I'm struggling to see you as anything more than a struggling rhetorician who, despite having nothing more to offer than half-baked narratives tearing down competitors you have yet to prove you can even stand with, choose to repeatedly double down in hopes that your mind games are enough to leave your mark in the minds of those you come across. Truly, it is ironic. Ironic that this is the impression I have of a man who claims to be above these antics. Above a company that has been built around the promises and narratives one can throw at another. Maybe it adds to the idea that you're bored. That you're not impressed with anyone you come across. You face people who make weightless promises. You face people who constantly choose to make threats they have no business making. You face the bottom of the barrel, and in this you've gained the idea that the bottom of the barrel is a reflection of what this entire company is while you're an exception to the rule, but in reality you are no different from them, are you? Nothing more than another man who wants something from this industry. Perhaps it's the fame and fortune that comes with finding victories against higher levels of competition, and the respect that'd be gained by doing irreversible damage to the perception the world has of their fan favorites. Perhaps you're only interested in bloodshed, and you do this simply for the sake of dominance. Maybe you find joy from your actions, and you enjoy dishing out punishment week after week even if that punishment is often left incomplete, with nights rarely ending exactly how you had anticipated. I am often capable of understanding those I've had the opportunity to speak with, even if the number of people admittedly isn't large. That is not the case here however, which is why I ask this question.”
“What do you want from this company?”
“For you to find yourself so unimpressed there must be a standard that isn't being met. A standard even Elitists like Limmy Monaghan had yet to meet. It's for this reason that I am wondering what you want, because if your desires are tied into those standards, I struggle to imagine you've made any progress towards those desires. I know Drake King very well, potentially better than any of the active competitors on this brand. I know what he wants from this company, so to your credit, I'm sure he'd agree that Elitists such as Limmy Monaghan are not what they seem. I'm sure he'd agree that many of the people on this brand are letdowns with work to do. In a way his words may often even mirror your own, but Drake's words often come from a place of both understanding and experience. He has not only been in this industry since 2018 with not a single break from the ring that has lasted for more than roughly a month, but he has also transformed himself into something entirely unlike the man he was when he walked through these doors. He has the benefit of both being part of the system and gaining the ability to see through it. He has found the power to understand the flaws this company truly holds, and whether he makes the right decisions or not, one thing he has very rarely held back on is, ironic as it may currently sound, his words. He speaks on the problems in this company, not by simply telling his opponents that they are not living up to what they portray themselves as, but by telling them what they truly are. Drake is capable of recognizing the poison of this industry and it's for this very reason that he made it his mission to wipe out Methuselah at House of Glass, even if this would only lead to his defeat. Seeing vision through is his number one priority and there is nothing that comes before it. Admittedly this is even to a fault at times like the last few months, but when in the ring against a man such as yourself, I doubt it'd be anything other than a strength. After all, his transformation into who he is today did not arrive solely through his gaining of a new purpose. He has also risen up the ranks as one of the most skilled competitors this entire industry has to offer, having taken part in war after war for the sake of moving further in his mission. It was his match against Methuselah two years ago that marked the beginning of “God”, and since then, he has yet to be slain. He has experienced everything there is to experience and has only grown stronger for it, so when in the ring against a man as incomplete as yourself, what use is there expecting any outcome other than victory?”
“I don't find my inability to find anything substantial beneath the surface of you to be anything beneficial to you. In fact, it's quite the opposite. The reason there is very little beneath the surface is because your own claims have yet to manifest into anything. Time and time again you play the dangerous game of speaking on the pasts of those you come across, and to be honest it'd only be fair that you did the same this week. Who wouldn't seek to deal a major blow to Drake King now that he has spent his season being defeated by BRAE, Michael Machina and at Territorial Invasion, even a team as unfortunate as Drake Armstrong, Hans Grayson and Kai Rabeaux? Who wouldn't see reason to question Drake King, not just for his words or his promises, but for his existence? His existence as a God meant to stand above all. His existence as the one and only individual with the power and the care to fix this industry and absolve it of its many sins. It'd be the obvious route to question why someone who considers himself a God would appear so “ineffective”, but as much as this sounds like the kind of words one could expect to leave your mouth, I'd advise against it. It may not mean much to you in a conversation with someone connected to Drake, but I find it silly that people so often make this a topic. After all, people use this topic as an attempt to humanize Drake. They want to kill the idea that he is invincible, an idea that they only ever believed because they were so mesmerized by his great success that they themselves began to ignore his past defeats. They want to silence the doubt within their heads and they do this by doubting Drake, but the problem lies in their hypocrisy. Finding so much value in victories that defeats against high level competitors is enough to put someone into question is hypocritical for as long as you continue to ignore your own lack of victories. It's normal. Losing is something every individual in this business goes through no matter who they are, and yet so many find themselves judging others for victories they'd also find themselves on the receiving end of because they're not actually interested in digging deeper as they say. They're only interested in placing themselves on the same pedestal they find their opponent on. They're only interested in taking their opponent’s place from them, and more often than not, this desire to overcome the same Elitists they claim aren't even who they say they are leads them to their failure. Their need to silence their doubts causes them to underestimate the threat in front of them, and when the threat in front of you is Drake King, it's best you avoid making the same mistake. For this reason, I can only imagine what decision you'll ultimately make.”
“I have no intention of ridiculing you for whatever other promotions you may have once taken part in. EAW is not perfect, so I don't see any reason to treat it as if it's superior to all others strictly for its great success, knowing that it's just as deeply flawed as the rest of this industry. What matters to me is not where you've gained your experience, it is how you put your experience to use. Over time you will find yourself across the ring with many Elitists who have started their careers long after you. In fact, given the level of competition you're used to, it is safe to say you already have. I am sure you still have time to develop into something more significant, but right now, I do not find you interesting for all that you are. I find you interesting for what you somehow aren't, even after all the years you've had to solve that problem. I'm not certain you'll get whatever it is you're looking to gain from this company, but I can tell you one thing. Remember this match, for Drake King’s plans have been known to lie far outside this industry's norms. If it is change you want, if it is honesty you're looking for, then do not forget the man who will defeat you come Dynasty. As much as misfortune may have plagued the past year of his career, it's important that you remember exactly what it is Drake stands for, and who he is as an individual. You can think whatever you may of him, but when you enter the ring with him, you will fall short. You will lose, and it'll be up to you to determine how you move on from there. Usually it is you who attempts to look into the souls of your opponents, hoping to bring out truths that they refuse to acknowledge. This is not the route you should go this week, because if there is one thing I can assure you of, it is not you who is in control of this match. From the moment it was announced, the outcome had already been written. Your defeat was inevitable, and to Drake, that defeat will likely just be one of many. It won't have a lasting effect on his career. It won't alter his being in any way. He will defeat you and move on, because despite your attempts to portray yourself as a figure free from the restraints this company places on its Elitists, you are not nearly as free as the one who knows what it is they want from EAW. The one who is capable of bringing it the change it needs.”
“As I said in the beginning, these are just my thoughts on the matter. However, do not confuse this with the biased opinions of a crazed fan. I've witnessed the past five years of Drake King’s career, and his ascension into who he is now. I've witnessed his triumphs, his setbacks, and even decisions I could never agree with. If you wish to doubt his Godhood, so be it. You have free reign to collect your thoughts and decide how you'd like to approach Drake King, so there is no need to allow my own words to influence you. Just know that no matter what you think of him, he is more than enough to make it past the likes of David Gideon Smith.”
