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Hello Jake! Don't worry, I know I'm not actually like you! You have significantly more experience in the Grand Rampage than me, so you have a better idea of what you're getting into than I do. You've also faced a good amount of the people in this match, so on top of knowing how Grand Rampage matches work, you also know how to approach a lot of the opponents you'll see in the ring. However, the point was that you probably shouldn't guarantee victory when we both have the same number of Grand Rampage wins. It's like what you said to me. We can't predict the future. At the end of the day neither of us quite understand what it's like actually winning one of the Grand Rampage matches, and we won't understand until we get the job done. You may have a far better chance than I do, but seeing how early I am into my career, I'm fine with this underdog role that's been given to me. Being an underdog is better than not being a factor at all, and when you've only had three matches before this, being a non factor is alwys possible. I know that I've spoken about hope very often, possibly to the point that some of my opponents are tired of it, but how could I not value it after what it's already done for my career so far? Think about it. How many other Elitists have you seen make it this far in the first month of their careers? How many others have you seen start their journey with back to back victories over Hall of Famers before entering the Grand Rampage match because of all the support they've received? Even if you have heard any I doubt the list is very long. My story has definitely been unique, which is why when I reference that man, “the Ringmaster”, I don't do so to say that I'll be like him. I do it to say that someone with less experience can make it to the end of the Grand Rampage. I agree that his career didn't exactly pan out, but he and I are two different people at the end of the day, and I believe I care about what I do more than he did. At the end of the day Jake I am just someone that loves wrestling, and I think I got a taste of the chaos that Grand Rampage offers two weeks ago on Voltage. My open mind mentality might just cost me this match, or it may be what allows me to make it to the end of this match. We won't know for sure until we actually enter that ring, but I don't think you should tell me what I can and can't do without ever considering that I may just exceed your every expectation. I've never faced you before Jake. You and I have never shared the ring, and that's something I believe you should remember heading into this match.
Moving on, and hello to you Ryan Wilson! I'm glad to hear all the kind words you've had for me. I really am enjoying this week so far. While some people have clearly taken the competitiveness of this week to heart, some Elitists like you have still found it in yourselves to be respectful and enjoy the Grand Rampage week ahead of us, which is something that I definitely appreciate. I'm glad that you've taken notice of my mindset heading into this match, because as proud as I am of being able to defeat two Hall of Famers, I couldn't have done it without the mentality that I currently have. These fans have been rooting for me since day one, and making them happy is really all that matters here. They're following my journey, and if that journey results in stagnation or me losing whatever it is I had in the first weeks of my career, eventually they're not going to want to follow my career anymore. Ryan, I don't have anything negative to say to you because you're a nice guy that's also a great wrestler inside of the ring! It's nice to see more people like that in EAW, and I hope that you have a performance you can be proud of in the Grand Rampage. It's like you said, even if you don't win you can walk out of this match in a better position than when you entered. Whether it's because you learned from the match or because your performance was that impressive, this match is beneficial to those that compete in it as long as they try their best. I really love wrestling, so a match like this seems perfect. You get to face so many different kinds of wrestlers all at once, and while it can be chaotic and unpredictable, this forces you to learn how to adapt and think quickly, which may just help you going forward. I had every reason to compete in this Grand Rampage match just like you did. All that's left is to see who'll actually win, and that right there is when the argument goes to the place everyone expected it to. There's nobody in this match that doesn't want to win the Grand Rampage, and there's likely very few that hasn't already said they WILL win it. Honestly even I'm no exception to that despite already knowing how unpredictable Grand Rampage can be, but I make those promises to give myself something to chase after this weekend. I say that I'm going to win the Grand Rampage because that's what the fans want from me. You're not wrong. I'm sure they'll support me no matter the outcome because they're that great, but you and I both know that the people supporting me didn't make #GaryRampage trend to see me fail. They did it because they want to see me make history, so regardless of the result I have to try, and I have to walk into this match with every intention of winning.
When I say that I've been blessed, I actually don't mean anything about my in-ring work. I'm blessed to have such a supportive fanbase, and to have had these supporters since I first started my career in EAW. I don't know why so many people made the decision to support me so early, but I'm glad that I haven't let them down so far. I don't believe I'm the greatest wrestler there is. In fact, I don't think I'm even close to being the best this match has to offer, but I'm still a rookie. I'm learning and I'm trying, and seeing where my efforts have already gotten me, I'm just hoping that I can take things a few steps further all in one match. I look forward to seeing what you bring to the table Ryan, because I understand that you yourself have been trying to win another Championship. You've had opportunities at the Unified Tag Team Championships and recently the Interwire Championship but things didn't go to plan, and that's fine! We both know that winning isn't the only sign of growth, and you've actually competed in the Grand Rampage before. With that in mind you could definitely have a shot here, so I hope people aren't underestimating you or overlooking you just because you're not the most accomplished wrestler out there. It's a bit disheartening knowing how many people have no care for what's actually going on inside of the ring, but it's okay. I'm still enjoying it, and it looks like the fans are enjoying my work as well, so I personally have nothing to complain about. Grand Rampage is a huge match and if I could I would've invited both Dynasty and Showdown’s participants to our celebration two weeks ago, because a match like this is deserving of that. I want to win this match, but I also don't want the beauty of a match like this to go over everyone's heads. A match like this is only so chaotic and unpredictable because of how hard everyone tries, so it's safe to say that Grand Rampage brings out the best of the roster, even if it can at times bring out the worst in their attitudes. At the end of the day we're all here for the wrestling, so I'm fine with this trade-off. Ryan, I'm interested in seeing what you bring to the table. I've already said this to a few others, and this applies to many others as well, but as someone still new to all this I want to face as many different people as I possibly can. I want to get to know more about this place, and I want to do better. The Grand Rampage is the best way for me to do that, so I'm hoping to see the best from you and everyone else in this match, because when I enter that ring, I won't be thrown over that top rope anytime soon.
Moving on, and hello to you Ryan Wilson! I'm glad to hear all the kind words you've had for me. I really am enjoying this week so far. While some people have clearly taken the competitiveness of this week to heart, some Elitists like you have still found it in yourselves to be respectful and enjoy the Grand Rampage week ahead of us, which is something that I definitely appreciate. I'm glad that you've taken notice of my mindset heading into this match, because as proud as I am of being able to defeat two Hall of Famers, I couldn't have done it without the mentality that I currently have. These fans have been rooting for me since day one, and making them happy is really all that matters here. They're following my journey, and if that journey results in stagnation or me losing whatever it is I had in the first weeks of my career, eventually they're not going to want to follow my career anymore. Ryan, I don't have anything negative to say to you because you're a nice guy that's also a great wrestler inside of the ring! It's nice to see more people like that in EAW, and I hope that you have a performance you can be proud of in the Grand Rampage. It's like you said, even if you don't win you can walk out of this match in a better position than when you entered. Whether it's because you learned from the match or because your performance was that impressive, this match is beneficial to those that compete in it as long as they try their best. I really love wrestling, so a match like this seems perfect. You get to face so many different kinds of wrestlers all at once, and while it can be chaotic and unpredictable, this forces you to learn how to adapt and think quickly, which may just help you going forward. I had every reason to compete in this Grand Rampage match just like you did. All that's left is to see who'll actually win, and that right there is when the argument goes to the place everyone expected it to. There's nobody in this match that doesn't want to win the Grand Rampage, and there's likely very few that hasn't already said they WILL win it. Honestly even I'm no exception to that despite already knowing how unpredictable Grand Rampage can be, but I make those promises to give myself something to chase after this weekend. I say that I'm going to win the Grand Rampage because that's what the fans want from me. You're not wrong. I'm sure they'll support me no matter the outcome because they're that great, but you and I both know that the people supporting me didn't make #GaryRampage trend to see me fail. They did it because they want to see me make history, so regardless of the result I have to try, and I have to walk into this match with every intention of winning.
When I say that I've been blessed, I actually don't mean anything about my in-ring work. I'm blessed to have such a supportive fanbase, and to have had these supporters since I first started my career in EAW. I don't know why so many people made the decision to support me so early, but I'm glad that I haven't let them down so far. I don't believe I'm the greatest wrestler there is. In fact, I don't think I'm even close to being the best this match has to offer, but I'm still a rookie. I'm learning and I'm trying, and seeing where my efforts have already gotten me, I'm just hoping that I can take things a few steps further all in one match. I look forward to seeing what you bring to the table Ryan, because I understand that you yourself have been trying to win another Championship. You've had opportunities at the Unified Tag Team Championships and recently the Interwire Championship but things didn't go to plan, and that's fine! We both know that winning isn't the only sign of growth, and you've actually competed in the Grand Rampage before. With that in mind you could definitely have a shot here, so I hope people aren't underestimating you or overlooking you just because you're not the most accomplished wrestler out there. It's a bit disheartening knowing how many people have no care for what's actually going on inside of the ring, but it's okay. I'm still enjoying it, and it looks like the fans are enjoying my work as well, so I personally have nothing to complain about. Grand Rampage is a huge match and if I could I would've invited both Dynasty and Showdown’s participants to our celebration two weeks ago, because a match like this is deserving of that. I want to win this match, but I also don't want the beauty of a match like this to go over everyone's heads. A match like this is only so chaotic and unpredictable because of how hard everyone tries, so it's safe to say that Grand Rampage brings out the best of the roster, even if it can at times bring out the worst in their attitudes. At the end of the day we're all here for the wrestling, so I'm fine with this trade-off. Ryan, I'm interested in seeing what you bring to the table. I've already said this to a few others, and this applies to many others as well, but as someone still new to all this I want to face as many different people as I possibly can. I want to get to know more about this place, and I want to do better. The Grand Rampage is the best way for me to do that, so I'm hoping to see the best from you and everyone else in this match, because when I enter that ring, I won't be thrown over that top rope anytime soon.
