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| Psyko Stevo | Jan 19 2008, 10:59 PM Post #1 |
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The Best Around
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Byron Nelson winning 11 golfing tournaments in a row. Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak. Cal Ripken's 2,632 consecutive games played. All great streaks, but they all eventually came to an end. Another great steak came to an end last Sunday night on Showdown as Psyko Stevo finally picked up the first defeat of his sVo career. While the media have ripped him apart and crucified him for his failure, Stevo has been very quiet since his defeat. He's yet to utter a single word at all about the loss of his International Title. No praise has been given to Alex Ross, but no mud has been slung his way by the former champion either. The media and wrestling fans alike have been waiting patiently for some words from the former champ. That's where we find Stevo, and where the action takes place. *As the cameras come into focus we are taken to a large, open room. The walls are painted white and the only thing of note adorning the room is a manmade stage on top of which rests a podium. At the front of the podium there is a piece of laminated paper taped on that displays the logo of the sVo. There are also twenty to thirty reporters in the room, conversing amongst themselves and laughing, passing the time away. Suddenly and without warning, Chazz MacPhearson, the agent of Psyko Stevo, comes matches out of the room. McPhearson is wearing a tie, white button down shirt and dress pants. He has a piece of paper in his right hand and he sets it on top of the podium before clearing his throat and allowing the noise in the room created by the reporters, to die down.* Chazz: Right, well you all know why you are here. Psyko Stevo will be out shortly to discuss everything that has transpired over the course of the last eight days. *There is some shuffling of papers and scribbling of notes being taken place by the reporters, but most just look on with a blank stare. McPhearson looks to his right and we see Jeeves, Psyko Stevo's best friend give a thumbs up signal.* Chazz: Without any further ado, let's give a warm welcome to "The Best Around" himself, Psyko Stevo! *There is no clapping in the room, but it is clear that the reporters in attendance have all sprung to life. Notepads at hand, they look on with interest as the former International champion, Psyko Stevo, comes walking out from behind an open door and approaches the podium. Stevo has a look of confidence on his face as he approachs the podium.* Stevo: Thank you all for coming. In a few moments I'm going to read a prepared statement, I'll then answer a few questions, and after that, I'm leaving. There will be no time for autographs today, and I apologize for that. I also want to make it clear that the only questions that I will answer are going to be questions regarding the sVo/Hostility Pay Per View and my upcoming steel cage match on Showdown. *There is a collective groan amongst the reporters in the room, which Stevo ignores. Stevo looks down at the sheet of paper that Chazz McPhearson placed in the room and he starts to speak.* Stevo: As, I look around the room today I see a lot of unfamiliar faces from the media. *Stevo pauses and looks out over the crowd of reporters and nods his head at a few of them.* Stevo: I see a lot of unfamiliar faces, and it makes me sick. Many of you people in the media make me sick. *The media members of the room start to talk amongst themselves, scribbling notes down vigoriously as Stevo continues to talk in a very calm manner.* Stevo: I find it odd that for the last two months, during a streak in which I beat just about every wrestler on the planet, there have been very few people who took notice of me. It's also odd that even less members of the media ever wanted a story during that time. *Stevo looks down at the members of the media in the room with some scorn, but still composed himself as he delivers his speech.* Stevo: I guess I became old news to you guys, right? Who cares when Old Stevo wins a match? Because, let's face it... he was supposed to win. That's the way it works, right? Well, I'm sick of the way it works. I'm sick of the fact that nearly every one of you scumbags in this room thinks I owe you some darn explanation as to why I lost to Alex Ross last week on Showdown. I'm sick of the fact that every time I turn on the television and wrestling is discussed, people are associating Psyko Stevo with failure all of a sudden. I'm sick of being told by people who haven't even spoken to me that I'm too old and it's time to retire. I'm sick of all of those things, but if you want to know what I'm really sick of, if you want to know why I'm really here. Well, here you go. I'm sick of the fact that when I come home from Vegas to spend time with my adopted son Jamal, I have to hear about how kids on the playground are teasing him because of stupid articles that were published in the media. I'm sick of having to explain to him that what he heard on television is false and that my competing against men half my age is perfectly safe because I take care of myself. I really didn't care when the media used to publish bogus reports with unconfirmed sources. I didn't care when talk show panels hosted by guys who never met me attacked my personal character. I got ripped by the media a lot over the course of my life and I never cared. However, I'm sick of it now because now when you go after my personal life, when you call my health and age into question... you're bringing an eight year old boy into this... your bringing my family into this. I'm sick of the bogus stories, and it's time that I fianlly spoke out about them. Look, you want a story for the week? Alex Ross beat me, I lost a match... he won a match... big deal, there's your story. I'm still standing here in front of you today, I'm still booked in the main event for next week in a steel cage against the owner of Hostility wrestling, Mad Max. Sure I'd be lying if I said I didn't wish I had the sVo International Title still securly fastend around my waste going into that match, but that's life. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose and as long as I don't get seriously hurt, as long as the sun rises another day... I'm gonna keep bouncing back from losses and riding the momentum of big wins. That's in my nature to do that. There's your story, Alex Ross won a big match, Stevo lost and he's ready to fight again next week. Go print it. *Stevo pauses for a second and the members of the media continue scribbling down notes.* Stevo: Now that all of that is out of the way, I suppose I'll address some of non-issues the media has so kindly decided to blow completely out of proportion and make into weakness' of mine. First off, my age. Look, I'm not young, and I know that. I also know that I'm one serious injury away from retirement. I know that if I land wrong and break my ankle or leg after connecting on the Psyklone that it's almost assuredly the end of the line for me. I don't have the time or the desire to go through months of rehab, and I know that this is my last run at the World Title, win, lose, or draw. You don't have to keep publishing reports about it, because honestly, it's boring and you're not telling me or anyone else for that matter, anything they didn't already know. Second, my focus. I've read dozens of articles about how I've been lacking focus in recent matches and how that was the reason I lost to Alex Ross. Look, my number one focus any time I'm in between the ropes is my opponent. Outside of the ring though? These days my number one priority isn't wrestilng, it is my family. Jamal means everything for me and I'd give this business up in a heartbeat if it would make his life better. However, he loves the fact that I'm wrestling and he completely supports me. Jamal, Jeeves, Chazz, everyone on the staff at my house... they're all in my corner win or lose and even though I hate being away from them on the weekends, they and I both know that I'm only wrestling to make them proud. I know what you are thinking, so I will beat you to the punch. You're thinking, but if your focus is on family, doesn't that leave you vulnerable to getting hurt in the ring? That's lunacy and here's why... I couldn't take care for Jamal if I was paralyzed, and I know that if I lose focus during the week in preparation for a match that ending up paralyzed is a very real possiblity. My family is number one, but wrestling is a very large part of my family life as well and I still take this game incredibly serious. *Stevo takes another pause as the reporters furiously continue to scribble down notes.* Stevo: In closing, I lost a match... big deal. It's not the end of the world. Stop blowing it up, stop making it into something it's not. Alex Ross fought hard, he knocked me out for three seconds and that's all it takes in this business. He was the better man last Sunday night and I congratulate him for that. *Stevo stops speaking, shuffles the papers around which are resting on the podium and takes a deep breath.* Stevo: I will now answer questions which pertain to my wrestling future. *There is a flurry of activity in the media "pit" as Psyko Stevo shrugs his shoulders in disappointment.* Stevo: Please, limit your questions to one at a time. You there in the front row, you must have got here early, go ahead and ask your question. *The older reporter whom Stevo signaled out adjusts his suit coat as he looks at his collegues in a very "holier then thou" manner before speaking.* Reporter: Stevo, the end of Showdown last week was a very tumultous one. What do you make of Hostility wrestling banding together to attack the sVo roster? Stevo: I think it was probably one of the top five most stupid moves I have seen in this business, ever. Mad Max is completely out of his mind and his sanity really needs to be questioned. Who in their right mind tries to tug on Superman's cape? Who tries to challenge Hercules to a bench press contest. Who in the heck tries to invade the Goodfellas Casino? An idiot, that's who. Even take away the fact that he marched his entire federation into our house and it was still a bad move. The sVo was a complete warzone before Hostility invaded. Johnny All Star nailed me in the back of the head with a title belt. El Gimicko and Peter Gilmore were beating each other to shreads, Howie Banks, Jaw Wildman and let's face it.. the entire roster all hate Mike Polowy . The best way to describe the sVo before the attack was this. The spirit was high, the action was intense... but everyone pretty much hated each other. It was a divided federation. Lines were drawn in the sand amongst sVo stars and it really looked like the worst time ever to have an interpromotional Pay Per View. Then all of a sudden Hostility attacks, giving the sVo superstars a reason to co-exist with one another. Bad call by Mad Max... he would have been better off getting his butt kicked by me in the ring in a singles match after my match with Alex Ross. *A shaply blonde in the front row starts to speak as Stevo finishes answering the question.* Reporter: Stevo, you said that the sVo was a "warzone" and I agree with that. You and Howie Banks have formed quite a friendship though. Is there anything that the two of you are planning on, heading into this huge main event match and the Pay Per View in general? Stevo: I have tremendous respect for Howie. I still think he overdoes it at times and that he's got a lot to learn, but his future is tremendously bright in this industry. As far as plans for the Pay Per view? Well, it would be nice if I knew whom I was facing. As it stands right now, I have nothing planned at all. My challenge to Christian Vendetta is still outstanding, and while I'm sure a lot of questions will be answered this week on Showdown, it's premature to go down that path at this time. Reporter: Stevo, you just mentioned Christian Vendetta... any words for him if he's listening? Stevo: Yea, come out from hiding. I know you're still alive, breahting out there somewhere.. wasting air. I know you're out thre becuase I saw you hand a mic to Mad Max last week on Showdown, I tasted one of your stiff right hands and honestly? I'm not impressed. I've been hit harder in my day and you really don't scare me. You might be the champion over at Hostility, but you step into the right with me and you're facing a whole nother beast. *A reporter from way in the back of the room cuts off everyone else as he asks a question.* Reporter: Stevo! Back here! Hey, are you planning on asking for a rematch against Alex Ross? Stevo: No, I will not be asking for a rematch. I'd have no problem avenging my loss aginst Alex Ross sometime in the future. But, my sights from this moment forward are set on one goal and one goal alone... the sVo World Heavyweight Championship. I've defeated Mike Polowy before, on multiple occasions and I know that I can do it again. I'm looking forward to the moment where Moretti grabs a mic, heads down to the ring and announces to the world that I'm being given the shot that I DESERVE. Reporter: Do you really think that you deserve it though? You just lost to Alex Ross, a rookie. *Stevo looks down at the reporter and shakes his head in disbelief.* Stevo: How long have you been reporting for? Reporter: Bout seven years. Stevo: Seven years, you must have some skill then. *The reporter smiles and nods.* Stevo: Let me ask you something. Have you ever wrote an article that recieved a poor review? Reporter: Well, occasionally readers will write in and complain about an article here or there. Sure, I've had a couple. Stevo: Look, that was all last week was for me... it was a bump in the road. It was the article that didn't go over with the fans. Unfortunately for me, it was a very public spectacle. Something like this happens to a normal guy... he has a bad call with someone he's selling a product too, his car breaks down and he's late for the big meeting... it stinks, but no one really notices. With me, it's out there for the entire world to see and magnified. It's just one of those things that eventually are just bound to happen if you compete at a high level and put yourself out there. *A reporter in the middle of the pack suddenly jumps in, asking a question seemingly out of nowhere.* Reporter: How did Jamal react to the loss? *Stevo immediately freezes up and takes a deep breath. He looks down at the crowd of reporters and shakes his head in disgust.* Stevo: I told you at the start of this conference not to bring up last week... this about the future. This is not about my kid, not about my private life and not about last week. This interview is over. *The reports all start to clammor around as Psyko Stevo marches through the same door that he came in through and slams it shut. The cameras follow Stevo as he walks down a hallway and makes a right, where we see Jamal, Chazz and Jeeves all sitting in seperate chairs. Jamal runs up to his father and gives him a hug.* Jamal: Hey dad! Stevo: Hey buddy. *Jeeves rises from the chair and Chazz McPhearson does the same. Stevo nods at both of them.* Jeeves: Is it over then? Stevo: Yup... message delivered. Chazz: You think they'll respect your wishes? *Stevo shakes his head and smiles.* Stevo: It's the media Chazz... when have they ever respected anything? *The cameras fade to black as the happy "family" walks down the corridor and towards the exit of the building.* |
![]() --- "The Best Around" sVo Titles: - Former sVo World Heavyweight Champion (x2) - Former sVo International Champion (x1) Awards: - Wrestler of the Year (2007) - Feud of the Year (2007 w/ Mike Polowy) Status: once again... back in retirement | |
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