Grand Rampage again, I said it..It went as well as you wanted it to be, but I'm not gonna sit here and act like I couldn't have done better. There's a way for all of us to do better, and that is a mindset that gets you far in this world. I see people in EAW with the willpower to get better, and then I see people in EAW that don't have that dog within them. Looking back at my performance at Grand Rampage and the week leading up, there was not a singular person that I held my tongue on, when calling them out and telling them that the work ethic they had was lousy, and they didn't have the dog..Some people really think they got into my head, and I find that humorous but let's be honest here. There is a difference when it comes to Elitists. Some people in EAW just have an aura, others don't. And that's the truth, you aren't gonna state it, but let's be honest here. People like Machina, Jake Smith, Bronson Daniels, Myles. All those people on Dynasty have that aura. Then you have people like Chiyo, Shisui and Vincent. Would I be wrong for saying they don't have that following aura that benefits and boosts them to the top? Yeah. I feel like when I first came to EAW, I didn't have that extra push behind me, but I have taken every possible chance to get better and develop my own aura. But beyond that, the way I carry myself, I feel it says it all. I am not scared of a challenge, and if you put me into the fire, you won't watch me burn. You throw me to the wolves, I'll come back wearing a fur coat. But let's be honest here for just a moment with ourselves, since I anticipated maybe just a little bit more from my opponent. I expected him to start bringing the fight, but it seems as if I've gotta start pushing him to get up and get going, because your silence can't linger any longer Vincent. I need to hear your value, so I can make my assessment. But right now, you aren't proving me anything. You are showing that you really only thrive in limited capacity, and struggle in emerging to brighter landscapes. I am not bought in entirely on Vincent Mondrian..I haven't been bought in any of the three that had that triple threat match before Grand Rampage. Am I wrong for panning all three of them together? Eh not really. They all came into EAW at the same time, and they'll get the comparisons like I have gotten with Elitists like Cody Maverick.
But you see, I'm not entirely bought in on the Vincent hype. Because I know that he can fight, I know that he can bring fury and intensity. But I don't believe he can do it at a level above his own. Think of it like evolution theory, you evolve past Vincent, and you get someone with the intensity that I have. I may be the most intense man in EAW, but that's not gonna get you far, you can say “most intense”. “most rageful”. But It'll get you as far as being your own downfall, and I've learnt that in hard ways. And do I wanna quit? Not really. Because if you aren't angry about something, then you're likely sad about something..I am admittedly rarely a happy man, because truly there is a lack of source when it comes to the word happiness. You can be content all the time, I am content. I am content with my performance at the Grand Rampage, and see it as a big step in the right direction. I am not content with where I am currently in my EAW career, because I have this feeling setting in and weighing on my stomach. I don't like the feeling at all either. I worry that when the time comes and there's a massive overhaul of EAW, people are sent to new brands, new heads are swiveling in. I am worried that my name won't have enough value, that is freaking me out deep down..I won't entirely tell the truth, but it's a big reason behind why I put it all on that table..I need, and need. I mean, need. I need to create value, so when that time comes, I don't feel like I didn't accomplish my goal. I hate leaving a door closed and a stone unturned. and That is just not gonna happen for me..I have to make statements and points on the road to Pain For Pride. I will make a statement out of you Vincent, don't lower your grasp on me, I thought I told you that already. But even if I have, it seems as if you didn't hear that already. Don't hold your punch on me, because I hit hard. And the theory is, hitting hard is bad. Taking all the energy out of yourself, and giving your opponent that perfect chance to knock you down, but that's the theory. Because my belief is, as long as I hit you hard enough, you won't be getting back up. And that's all I need, Vincent. I am gonna take you into those deep waters that you haven't been in yet, and I am going to drown you. You have a chance to kick me away, but I don't believe that you can, Vincent. As there is a big difference between myself and anyone else you have faced in EAW. I am not even Cody, Rory and Mig. I am worse than them, because if you want to get in that ring, you're the only person that I acknowledge on the planet until that three count is hit. I haven't been perfect, there have been flaws in my performance and execution. I can and need to do better on that spectrum, and I will. May our match be the proving point of what I will do to any Elitist that faces me.
But you shouldn't hide like this and peer your head out around the deadline. I won't tolerate that. I need you to bring what you have and show it to me ahead of time. None of the words we truly say matter, but they matter to me. The passion behind them shows me what sort of performer you are. I live for passion being shown in that ring, I need that passion, because that's what we make it by. But right now you are doing your best mimicry of a dead horse, because you aren't saying anything. Where is that passion? Where is that loyalty to the business you found yourself in..I am pushing you, and I don't want you to push me back, I want you to punch me directly across the face 3 times in a row from that simple push. I don't want to be scared of the way the cookie crumbles. Show me what you are, and you're an Elitist. You got here for some reason, and that already puts you on a level above the rest. But why aren't you showing me that yet, Vincent? Why aren't you locked in? Where is the dog inside you that barks and wishes to come out? I need that to appear before our match, so I can face the beast when our match does happen..I want to see you more as a credible win on the road to Pain For Pride. But that is seemingly all you are. A credible win on the road to Pain For Pride. I have been in EAW a lot longer than you, and I have beaten opponents more credible than you. But at the end of the day. You put us head to head, and the tale of the tape says the same. Vincent Mondrian has as many championship victories as I have in EAW. Zero, and it's gonna ache me up until I get a positive number in that trajectory, but that is the way it really goes. I know that I can be better, so watch me be better..I really didn't invent some delusion for myself, I knew for a fact I could have won the Grand Rampage match. But I don't have a damn regret though, you put me in that match 100 times. and 99 of those times, it's probably Methuselah tossing me over that top rope. I wasn't gonna back down, and in every other scenario, I still wouldn't back down. I'd throw whatever punch I could have, until my last punch was thrown. But what about you, Vincent? I anticipate hearing your voice. But maybe it's not worth my time anymore..I am just gonna have to bury you till the point your words are vacuous and mean nothing, but see the sight like this. I am going to be the most memorable match you ever have in your career. You are not gonna forget the name BRAE. Because the scars I leave on you will be there as reminders. You are locked in the cage with the hungry and roaring lion, and this lion has a thirst for passion. But you don't seem to have that passion, maybe you'll be a survivor? But who am I kidding. The lion will tear apart anyone he sees as a threat. And on the road to Pain For Pride, every single damn person is that – A threat. I can't drop anything on this road that I am on. I take this path knowing the risk, but I want the damn reward.
But you see, I'm not entirely bought in on the Vincent hype. Because I know that he can fight, I know that he can bring fury and intensity. But I don't believe he can do it at a level above his own. Think of it like evolution theory, you evolve past Vincent, and you get someone with the intensity that I have. I may be the most intense man in EAW, but that's not gonna get you far, you can say “most intense”. “most rageful”. But It'll get you as far as being your own downfall, and I've learnt that in hard ways. And do I wanna quit? Not really. Because if you aren't angry about something, then you're likely sad about something..I am admittedly rarely a happy man, because truly there is a lack of source when it comes to the word happiness. You can be content all the time, I am content. I am content with my performance at the Grand Rampage, and see it as a big step in the right direction. I am not content with where I am currently in my EAW career, because I have this feeling setting in and weighing on my stomach. I don't like the feeling at all either. I worry that when the time comes and there's a massive overhaul of EAW, people are sent to new brands, new heads are swiveling in. I am worried that my name won't have enough value, that is freaking me out deep down..I won't entirely tell the truth, but it's a big reason behind why I put it all on that table..I need, and need. I mean, need. I need to create value, so when that time comes, I don't feel like I didn't accomplish my goal. I hate leaving a door closed and a stone unturned. and That is just not gonna happen for me..I have to make statements and points on the road to Pain For Pride. I will make a statement out of you Vincent, don't lower your grasp on me, I thought I told you that already. But even if I have, it seems as if you didn't hear that already. Don't hold your punch on me, because I hit hard. And the theory is, hitting hard is bad. Taking all the energy out of yourself, and giving your opponent that perfect chance to knock you down, but that's the theory. Because my belief is, as long as I hit you hard enough, you won't be getting back up. And that's all I need, Vincent. I am gonna take you into those deep waters that you haven't been in yet, and I am going to drown you. You have a chance to kick me away, but I don't believe that you can, Vincent. As there is a big difference between myself and anyone else you have faced in EAW. I am not even Cody, Rory and Mig. I am worse than them, because if you want to get in that ring, you're the only person that I acknowledge on the planet until that three count is hit. I haven't been perfect, there have been flaws in my performance and execution. I can and need to do better on that spectrum, and I will. May our match be the proving point of what I will do to any Elitist that faces me.
But you shouldn't hide like this and peer your head out around the deadline. I won't tolerate that. I need you to bring what you have and show it to me ahead of time. None of the words we truly say matter, but they matter to me. The passion behind them shows me what sort of performer you are. I live for passion being shown in that ring, I need that passion, because that's what we make it by. But right now you are doing your best mimicry of a dead horse, because you aren't saying anything. Where is that passion? Where is that loyalty to the business you found yourself in..I am pushing you, and I don't want you to push me back, I want you to punch me directly across the face 3 times in a row from that simple push. I don't want to be scared of the way the cookie crumbles. Show me what you are, and you're an Elitist. You got here for some reason, and that already puts you on a level above the rest. But why aren't you showing me that yet, Vincent? Why aren't you locked in? Where is the dog inside you that barks and wishes to come out? I need that to appear before our match, so I can face the beast when our match does happen..I want to see you more as a credible win on the road to Pain For Pride. But that is seemingly all you are. A credible win on the road to Pain For Pride. I have been in EAW a lot longer than you, and I have beaten opponents more credible than you. But at the end of the day. You put us head to head, and the tale of the tape says the same. Vincent Mondrian has as many championship victories as I have in EAW. Zero, and it's gonna ache me up until I get a positive number in that trajectory, but that is the way it really goes. I know that I can be better, so watch me be better..I really didn't invent some delusion for myself, I knew for a fact I could have won the Grand Rampage match. But I don't have a damn regret though, you put me in that match 100 times. and 99 of those times, it's probably Methuselah tossing me over that top rope. I wasn't gonna back down, and in every other scenario, I still wouldn't back down. I'd throw whatever punch I could have, until my last punch was thrown. But what about you, Vincent? I anticipate hearing your voice. But maybe it's not worth my time anymore..I am just gonna have to bury you till the point your words are vacuous and mean nothing, but see the sight like this. I am going to be the most memorable match you ever have in your career. You are not gonna forget the name BRAE. Because the scars I leave on you will be there as reminders. You are locked in the cage with the hungry and roaring lion, and this lion has a thirst for passion. But you don't seem to have that passion, maybe you'll be a survivor? But who am I kidding. The lion will tear apart anyone he sees as a threat. And on the road to Pain For Pride, every single damn person is that – A threat. I can't drop anything on this road that I am on. I take this path knowing the risk, but I want the damn reward.
