Post by Cyrus Rinaldi on Jun 24, 2024 8:04:53 GMT -5
About an hour after his match against Anastasia Kavaliauskiené, Cyrus Rinaldi is making his way towards the backstage exit of the McKenzie Arena. He’s in a full suit with a duffle bag around his shoulder. Before he can open the door, he’s stopped by Abby Joseph and a camera crew.
Abby Joseph: Cyrus, can I just have a second of your time?
Cyrus Rinaldi: Oh, what? You finally have a comeback for me?
She brushes off his question and gives a fake smile.
Abby Joseph: No, I just wanted to get your response.
Cyrus Rinaldi: Response to what? Come on, don’t waste The Champ’s time! I’m off the clock now and I’ve got beers to drink!
Abby Joseph: I wanted to get your response to your next match, which has title shot implications.
His affect changes rapidly as he shoots a big smile.
Cyrus Rinaldi: Well, I guess it didn’t take much for Jefferson to come to his senses. He’s a smart man. He knows what he has in me and knows what it would mean for this promotion if I was the World Heavyweight Champion. I mean, if I had my druthers, I would just get the title shot automatically, but if I have mow down some jabroni to get my shot, so be it.
He looks into the camera.
Cyrus Rinaldi: Daron Smythe, I hope you celebrate all night. I hope you party like it’s your last night on Earth. Hell, I’ll even drink with you! I want you to savor your victory as much as you can because I will win a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship, and the next time you and I meet in that ring, I am going to take it away from you and show the ENTIRE wrestling world why I should have been on top all these years!
He looks back at Abby.
Cyrus Rinaldi: So when’s this match happening? Whose ass am I kicking? Is it your boyfriend Blade? I’m just kidding. No one would ever consider giving him a shot at the World Title. But seriously, who’s my opponent?
Abby Joseph: Um, actually, you’re not competing for a shot the World Heavyweight Championship. You’re going to be in a Proving Ground Match.
Cyrus Rinaldi: What the hell are you talking about? What’s a Proving Ground Match?
Abby Joseph: On the next Eruption, you’re going to face BRADDOCK, and if he beats you or lasts the entire time limit…
She takes a dramatic pause.
Abby Joseph: …he gets a shot at the TWN Championship.
Rinaldi is speechless. He stares at Abby with his mouth slightly agape. She uses an insult he used on her earlier in the night.
Abby Joseph: What, got nothing to say? That’s fine. Your vocabulary is limited anyway.
She drops the mic and walks away. The camera stays on Rinaldi. He just stares off-camera. After a few seconds, he yells, to no one in particular…
Cyrus Rinaldi: WHAT THE F--- IS THIS BULLS---!