Post by Gwendolyn Massey on Jul 2, 2016 21:00:17 GMT -6
Do you want to hear a Joke? [ 2 ]
V. Craig Anderson :: Quest for the Case Qualifier :: Singles
:: It was in that moment that I understood everything, I finally knew who I was wrestling against and that is when I decided that I had to pull out a couple stops in order to secure the pending victory that was in my reach. I could damn near taste it.. but of course, I knew I still had to work for it. I had to go through a newly transformed individual who was willing to throw everything away just to prove a point that she held close to her heart. A truth that in her mind – was the only truth. A duchess, a woman who believed that she was the (self)appointed forerunner for an establishment that was in need of an icon to lead its women. Clinging on to this ideal that this was her kingdom and that anyone who challenged the role was public enemy number one. Sadly, the challenge was thrown down and the guard has changed. There isn’t any color in that – everyone who witnessed that bout between she and I would agree – the conclusion to that dream has arrived and the outcome was not what she wanted.
But what about me? Did I accomplish everything that I set out to do?
Fuck no.
After that bell rang and I removed my frame from her lifeless one – I just looked down on her corpse and shook my head. It wasn’t in disgust and it wasn’t in self-satisfaction. I was more disappointed at her than anything else. I was more upset at the fact that her words and her actions didn’t match up. Granted, she did come out the gate as hard as she could in the ending but the match did not live up to the standards that I wanted. As my gaze left her and went towards her husband, who she had busted wide open with that steel chair in her hands that she intended on using on me – A sense of pity overcame me. I felt sorry for them both. She, for being in such a position to where her actions may or may not be taken out of content. Him, for challenging my hand and being placed in a position to where he finally paid for everything.. by the hands of someone he loves or loved.
Fate of the Gods II, I debuted and took home that victory with my head held high. I did not taste defeat and had no intentions on doing so on that night. Does this mean that my business with the ‘ former ‘ duchess of VoW is over and done? Of course not. When it comes down to the Lady Joker – when is my job ever done? With that being said though, I must set my sights on the future and with the future.. it is always changing.
Do I feel like I made a statement? Do I feel as though me showing up and showing everyone that I am a major player and threat to anything that management places in front of me? That has yet to be determined due to the overall fact that what I deemed as stupid and fucking dumb took center stage and all I could do is sit back, a bottle of water in hand and watch as their stories played out. Of course, while I stood there.. I gritted my teeth because I knew.. if I only had the opportunity, I could do better. I knew that if I were placed in front of those individuals, I could’ve done so much worse. It wasn’t because on the night were VoW held its biggest show, my night was already over and I had to deal with the pending ‘ salt ‘ that was coming my way.. I wonder.. did anyone get the message that I sent? Did anyone on that roster even want me to win? Voting against me, counting me out due to their inability to pull out their phones and google my name to see what I could do and where I have been.
Are you NOT entertained?
From my point of view, I watched as the dreams of individuals were made and some were broken. I watched them break down but claim that they are ‘ alright ‘ . I watched as some of them held their heads down in disappointment and shame. Others? Basking in the limelight of their victories with smug looks on their features – Casanova English. It was then.. that I knew.. I fucking knew that I had to do whatever it took in order to get to a position to take something away from those people to make them understand that in this business – Forever is never forever and the end is right around every corner. I made up in my mind that night that since the future is uncertain, whatever VoW had next for me.. I would take it and make something beautiful out of it. My bout with Rayne Draven – Omega? We learned who the better woman was on that night and that the Lady Joker is not the one to be fucked with.
Some of you may be asking though.. what is next? It involves a briefcase with my name on it and a potential ‘ surprise ‘ that will be within its confines. The challenge was thrown down at Fate of the Gods when Katalina Star was the first one to insert herself in the running for this said item. Four others have the same opportunity to be in the same running. Each of us will have our own reasoning for winning it. Some will be for redemption and proving they belong. Others will be for glory and just to say they did it. At the end of it all – two individuals will be added to that list and I intend on being one of those people.
In this tale of mine, do I believe that anyone has what it takes to stop me? To match and exceed the resolve that I have each and every time I step into that ring? No. When it comes down to things.. I do not see myself sitting back and waiting for an opportunity to land in my lap.. I intend on snatching it from the jaws of death and showing everyone in VoW that when the Lady Joker is on the scene.. heh..
You’ll find out.. Simple, right?::
Being that it has been a couple of days removed from that ‘ fight ‘ that Rayne Draven – Omega and the Lady Joker had.. people have been asking me on the streets, on social media and even in my personal circle; What do you intend on doing next? Most people already do notunderstand business hierarchy and in an establishment where people have already made their claims a very… very.. long time ago – I did not expect much. I did not expect fireworks or even my name up in lights.. hell, I was lucky to even get mentioned in the fucking opening of the show – as far as the match goes. No. I have to continue to crawl, scratch and bite my way to that place that I see myself at in VoW.
Did that negate the fact that what they said to me after they asked me that question made me think about it? No. All it did was make me more ready for whatever I had in front of me. It made me realize that at Fate of the Gods, I did not break out everything and of course, whomever is supposed to stand in my way.. whether it be Constance, Zahara, Kelsey or even Rayne again.. I was going to treat them like the ‘ biggest Joke ‘ I could and show them my Remedy to Chaos..
Though.. one person didn’t ask me that question.. and that was a little shocking..
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Was it every day that I had to sit here wondering? Wondering whether or not I am doing enough for this person that I claim to want to be with. Learning what it is like to ‘ love ‘ again as if it were for the first time. Trying to understand what that word truly means when it comes down to extending myself, so to speak, to someone else and meet their needs and exclude my own? In this business, when does an individual have the time to sit down with that person and express themselves truly and not for the purpose of progression. To keep the ‘ people ‘ talking about the ‘ what if’s ‘?
Upon returning back home to San Francisco, I was greeted by my usual comrades who are walking this walk with me. My little one, whom for the summer is my responsibility; Kendall. The look on her features was priceless seeing that this was the first time that I was somewhere close to where she could actually watch. My manager, the one who was able to pull the strings in order for me to have that opportunity to be at Fate of the Gods II; Chava Normandy – was rather impressed at the performance. Not to say that she usually isn’t.. but anyone who knows the Lady Joker knows that shit like what was presented to VoW is has not been seen for a while.
Lastly, the woman whose lap that I lay my head on during those good.. those bad.. and those fucked up times. She just gave me this stare that was damn near breath taking, it was so cold that I believe that it could’ve snowed where I was.. and that wouldn’t have been cold enough even then. In that moment, I was trying to figure out everything.. if anything .. that I did to her personally. What people fail to realize about the woman who stand in front of that camera day in and day out – the woman who enjoys a good mind fucking and dishes them out on a constant basis. The one thing that I have always failed at was when I was with someone.. because balancing out things become difficult. In that moment – I didn’t care about a lot.. I just wanted to know what was on her mind.
Some time has passed since the Lady Joker herself had returned home and between the constant interviews that she had for her other obligation and of course, gearing up for her upcoming match in which would place her in a very good spot when it comes down to dealing with the differences between other companies and VoW – when it comes down to trying to stand out amongst others – due to their overwhelming amount of talent that continues to pour in day after day. As of this point and moment, it was a secret of the content inside this case that most people are attempting to qualify for, in the past, it has been said to change the careers of those who have held on to it. For self? What would it do?
It was something that constant came across the woman’s mind as she was dealing with her dailies but never once had a chance to sit down and talk to her lover; Mireya. Assuming that allowing the situation to blow over was the ideal thing to do – it just created a bigger shit storm. In today’s society, it wasn’t the point that people always rush into things.. unlike those people, Mireya and Ayana have known one another since the earlier part of twenty fifteen while Ayana was dating other people. They spent time together, they grew very close and when she needed her, she was there. A couple months later, they would slowly try the whole dating thing and up until recently – they became official. Even through their ups and downs, Mireya had never blown her off as long as she has. Was it because she rather hang out with Rosado? Spend time with Kendall?
No.. those are stupid reasons.. well, least I believe they are..
With all of this combining to become one giant cluster fuck.. it was appearing that losing her was imminent and that was something that Ayana would never let happen sitting down. Having finally the opportunity to sit down with Mireya, the two share a kiss which was nothing more than a peck on the lips before sitting down at one of Mireya’s favorite shops that sales all kinds of goodies. With her hands out on the table next to her drink that she ordered, Ayana reached out to rest her hands on hers and did just that – but received no reaction from the woman. Chuckling a bit, trying to figure out what next to say, she couldn’t get a word out due to Mireya stopping her in her tracks
“ Hey.. do you think that I am selfish? “, The young woman asked as she finally allowed her gaze to focus on the Lady Joker. Not only taken aback from the comment, she did not know exactly how to answer it. Mireya, of all people being selfish? Unheard of. “ I ask because.. some of my friends have said that to me as of late. Seeing that.. I know I MIGHT sound silly but.. I have missed you and wish you didn’t have to leave all the time. Granted, I know it is for work.. but still.. “
Potentially? Could all this have stemmed from her not wanting to admit to herself that she missed me? That maybe.. she didn’t want to start anything by saying something?
“ I don’t know. Am I selfish because I enjoy spending time with you while I prepare for a match where I intend on dropping my opponent? “, Ayana asked Mireya who just smiled and laughed to herself; almost embarrassed. “ If anyone is being selfish, it is me. I promised you that I would never put you second and I meant that. Work has been chaotic as you have seen. Between dealing with a bitter old bitch, trying to find some ground in VoW and this whole quest for the case shit.. I have been on edge lately. I know I shouldn’t talk to you about work.. so I won’t.. but my opponent this week is someone who believes in his own right that he is the best.. but who doesn’t, right? “
“ Are you speaking from personal experience? Because I am looking at someone who believes that she is the best if nothing else. Love, I am not sure what you and I are.. “, Mireya said stirring up the cream in her coffee. Looking down, she just began to hum something to herself as she left that comment where she left it.
The silence was unbearable, seeing that the two of them wanted nothing more than to be closer to one another but.. no results were formulated. Tapping the table, Massey rose her brow.
“ Hey.. do you love me? “, She asked
“ No.. “, Mireya answered
The silence took over for a second time, but this time.. it was Mireya who broke it
“ You asked me such a stupid question, I gave you a straight answer – whether it be true or not, you decide. I am not like one of those random women out there who just fall heads over heel. Sorry. Do I love you? Maybe. Do I love things about you? Of course. Am I learning how to deal and love you? Yes. Wasn’t that the same thing that you had to go through with your career? You had to learn how to love certain things about it? “, Mireya asked
“ What are you getting at Mimi? “, Massey responded
“ I know why you brought me out here, I understand that you want to know why I have been acting the way that I have.. but we all know that you are not focused on ‘ us ‘ right now. Am I okay with that? I mean.. I am the lover of the Lady Joker – one of the hottest commodities that anyone could have. Seriously? I am not. I was just being little ol’ me. I missed having you around.. just like anyone. At this moment, you need to keep your head on straight. You just mentioned it a few moments ago.. you have an opportunity at this case that could make or break you.. Plus, I heard your opponent was a pretty boy who needs to be taught a lesson or two?”, Moving the cup back up to her lips, she keeps it there for a few seconds before removing it from her lips but keeping the cup in front of her face. “ We though? We are fine.. you just owe me is all “, sticking her tongue out at Ayana, the two of them shared a laugh before Ayana ran her fingers through her hair
“ Something like that, he and I exchanged words on social media a little bit earlier, he seems down to earth.. but of course, when those cameras come on.. that is a different story. Don’t get me wrong.. I have not forgotten my promise to you.. so you can relax a bit. I only come home to you.. or Chava depending on what time I fly in and so on.. “, Getting slapped on the hand by Mireya, Ayana just let out a chuckle before shaking her head. “ I am not going to feed you some bullshit about how happy you make me and all that jazz.. but I want you to know that I am glad you decided to be by my side. Through it all, when people decided to walk. It shows me a lot about you.. “
“ What? That I am just a better person or something? Hah, Do me a favor and keep on kicking ass.. I enjoy it when you do.. “, Mireya said in a tone that just made Ayana blush
The secret life, the one that I purposely keep away from my work and have no intentions on ever allowing to mesh. Moments like this, having a face to face with the woman who one day may carry my name.. who knows? I have every intention of going out there and making sure that I continue to keep the train moving. Craig Anderson is the man who is standing in my way from securing a spot in that match. So I will just move him out of it – simple?
“After a while you realize that putting your actions where your mouth is makes you less likely to have to put your money where your mouth is.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy
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Painting a picture was something that not many excelled at. You have people who will talk for hours and yet sell absolutely shit to the audience. Then you have those who have the ability to talk and bring their words to life. Keeping the attention of their targeted audience intact. A reason why I requested to have a manager was because I needed someone to keep ‘ me ‘ together. I wanted someone to get in my shit when I did not do something right.. someone who was able to keep my attention and not bore me to ever loving hell.
In that, I received Chava Normandy. She is a spit fire and knows how to get shit done. She keeps me grounded and continues to keep me focused on appearances and so on.. but with the good.. there is always bad. I have to sit back and be subjected to her shit when she decides to throw it – similar to this moment as well.
“ Craig Anderson.. you both started around the same time. I just want to make sure that you have an idea what you may or may not be getting into when you face him. He claims that he is the best at his age – “
“ But.. but.. he and I are the same age, shit, I potentially could be older than him! “
“ Maybe, but that is not the point. Look. You and I both have stake in your success in VoW. I am not going to be your mouth piece because you talk enough shit for the both of us.. and after your execution dealing with Rayne Draven Omega, I do not believe anyone will take that challenge any time soon. You need to set an example and set the standard Ayana. No, the Lady Joker needs to show up and set that standard. You dealt with your old trash, now you have to look forward to that potential prize that could be waiting at the end of the tunnel for you. Out of the places that you’ve been in a long time, VoW looks the most promising. The talent seems to be trying and while some wait for their hands out.. there are those who do not “, Chava exclaimed
“ I understand that. Look around you Chava, you barge into my house and you actually slide me notes that you’ve taken on someone that for all intents and purposes, I know I can beat. NO, this isn’t arrogance, it is nothing but confidence. If I sat here and began to sweat the little shit, I would be no better than Rayne when the shit finally hit the fan. Look back at Fate of the Gods II, all those people who have won and loss. You can see people like Katie who went on a pity party.. reserved for one. Zahara even had her moment and she and I talked on social media, not too sure how that went but.. a good troll knows when to bother someone and when not too. Katie is in the same position as myself, do you believe that because she has a reason to fight, she has more resolve than I do? That her determination to redeem herself in the eyes of her peers overshadows my determination to show everyone what I am? “, asking these question, she did not receive an answer right back BUT after a irritated sigh of defeat, Chava continued
“ Look. You’re right, Katie Moicelle and yourself, including Craig Anderson and her opponent are all in a very interesting position to the point that only two of you will continue on. Granted, you have never truly needed a reason to give your best against someone because you always see that person in front of you as someone worth fighting. Granted, even though they had their social media outbursts over the last couple of weeks.. that doesn’t change the fact that our primary focus is you. You are the one that people will be looking at because through the vine already, no one knows or gives a shit about what you’ve done. You won one match, congrats. Against someone who wasn’t even all that good but was well known in the eyes of the public and the locker room. Massey, come on now. Craig will be your first real opponent that you will have to deal with to get people whispering about you. Wanting to know where in the hell did this crazed woman who goes by the Lady Joker herself came from. That is our goal. You have your followers who have followed you even to VoW and the fan is behind you.. but remember.. you are only as good as your last match.. “, Chava expressed as she began to pace around the very spacious office where the two women were in. Ayana sitting down while Chava was trying to figure out what she wanted to say next.
“ Calm down.. I get it. This is new for both of us. Minus Inferno, you weren’t there when I took my first steps there. This is new for you because depending on my success, you can start reaching out to others who may or may not be looking for a manager. It also looks good for Renati as well. I get all of that shit but between you and I.. that doesn’t change the fucking price of coffee at this moment. If you are worried about me messing up here, stop. I won’t. Is my shit with Rayne Draven Omega over? Fuck no. Is it over for the time being? Yes. Unlike those other opportunities that I get too deep into, this one.. I see it for what it is. You don’t have to worry about me fucking up Ryan again just to be suspended again. This seems straight forward and when Heatstroke rolls around.. and I am the one standing tall.. we will see what people will have to say then.. “
“ Are you prepared to back that up? “, Chava asked
“ When have I not been ready to back up anything that I have ever said out of my mouth? Setting is different, I will give you that. The class of athlete here is different, I will even give you that one. The game? It has not changed and on that purpose alone.. I don’t have any doubts that I will give Craig Anderson one of the fights of his life. There is nothing else left to be said after that because the way that I see it.. all it would do is piss me off “, making it plain and simple, she crossed her arms and just sat there with a smirk on her features.
“ Wouldn’t that be a good thing? I mean, there are stories of you being pissed off at someone for coming at your life so to speak.. “, with a smirk of her own, Chava noticed Ayana roll her eyes before she had the last laugh herself. “ If you are ready, then I have no complaints. All I can do is leave you with this. In VoW, you are not wrestling against the next person you are wrestling with those who have been there for the longest time. No matter how many times you’ve been a world champion. A mid card champion.. none of that matters to them and I wouldn’t even bring it up. People know you come with a list of accomplishments that some people in VoW only hope to gain here.. in VoW. You are one of a kind, often replicated but never duplicated just – “
“ Oh my.. Chava dear, continue to work the shaft.. because I swear, if you were my opponent.. like Mason Daniels.. you would’ve been called out for blowing up my ego.. “
“ Smart ass.. I was pointing out facts. All I can say is make this easy for management to see where they should place you. You don’t do hardcore, you have this thing about you that I wish you’d leave somewhere and never pick it back up.. and that is that ‘ no filter ‘ - “
“ Yeah, the very same one that I continue to tell her about when she decides to cuss around me! I swear.. she can be a bitch sometimes.. “
“ Language, young lady! “, Chava catches her quickly as Kendall’s face drops looking towards Ayana who just spins her chair’s back to the woman laughing. “ But yes, nonetheless.. you are ruthless on that microphone. All in all, just give them something to talk about.. speaking of which, Kendall.. why are you here anyways? I swore you were supposed to be at Nina and Ryan’s? ”
“ I was BUT someone decided that I needed to continue to train with Rosado! A shame really because I loved being with those two.. unlike Ayana, they actually let me play their game systems! “, Kendall said with her tongue stuck out as she attempted to try and garner the attention of her mentor; which failed.
“ All in all, just give them something right? I can do that. Unlike other people.. I come to work and have nothing holding me back. I do not associate myself with everyone there but know enough about just about all of them because in this business, having a social media is like leaving your diary out around somewhere.. I swear. Chava, I promise, I will not get so close like I did in Inferno just to drop the ball. Is that what you wanted to hear? I promise.. “, The Lady Joker stated as she stood up from her chair and she excused herself from her office
“ Hey Chava!? What is wrong with her? Was it something I said? “, Kendall asked as honest as a teenager could who had no clue
“ No Ken, I just gave her a lot to think about and with that last part.. I would not want to be Craig Anderson at this moment.. “
To whom this may concern… wait.. I take that back..
Before I even start with the jokes or anything else, I want to go ahead and start painting this beautiful picture which will end with me showing you all that come Breakthrough, I have all intentions on continuing on with my goal. For some, this is pretty much already set in stone, they already have realized that at the end of the night, my hand will be raised while the man that I will be facing, will either A. be faced down passed out due to submission or B. Knocked the fuck out due to a sharp elbow to the jaw. You see, the one thing that I have always loved about this business are the people. I love how people believe that they are actually something when in truth.. they are only something in their minds.
But wait, Gwendo, aren’t you trying to prove yourself now?
Of course. The difference? I don’t go around making sure everyone knows that I am someone. I don’t go around trying to let everyone know that I have seen it all and done it all within my couple of years in this business. Craig, can the same be said about you? Can you actually sit here and tell me that off your words alone, you actually believe that you are actually something? That with your accomplishments alone, you are someone that should be respected? Someone that I, the Lady Joker, should fear? Because buddy.. I am not afraid of you at all. I look at you and see a man. I see a man who wants to be something in VoW and throwing around titles and ‘ what ‘ you are.. was that supposed to do something honestly? Hell, if that were the case, I would throw out the fact that I am a student of a woman who has beaten many people on the VoW roster. I would throw out the fact that I am an accomplish wrestler and want to know why.. no disrespect.. why I am dealing with the likes of you.
But of course.. that isn’t the way the game will be played, now is it?
Craig. You seem really nice. You have a sense of humor, which is rare in this business. Especially, knowing that I was your opponent. I respect that. I respect the fact that you believe that you are someone.. but when you and I get inside that squared circle.. I will show you that you are nothing compared to the Lady Joker. Understand, this isn’t personal.. it is fucking business. I refuse to sit back and allow people who constantly sit there and bitch to outshine me. I fucking refuse to allow people who are trying to pick themselves up to fucking do better than me because people want them to. No. A bigger one, I refuse to allow another opportunity to slip through my fingertips.
Yeah..
I am no stranger to matches like this. Those matches to where I have to work for my spot and even then.. I will have to work twice as hard because individuals on the same bracket as myself will be looked at in a different light. I’ll say this now. I am gunning for each and every person who stands in my way during this Quest for the Case thing. I will not hold back and I will expose each and every one of you.. just like I did Rayne. Whether that be Katie Moicelle. Whether that be Rebecca Saint. Whether that fucking you – oh wait, I apologize.. I don’t intend on allowing that to happen.
You see, I am not the nicest person around when it comes down to getting shit done. I believe that once that bell rings, all bets are off. I intend on getting the shit over with and moving on to the next one. Craig, you will be no exception to this. Will your beating be as bad as Omega’s. I will say no. As mentioned before, I actually do respect you as a person.. unlike that ungodly shit stain that still remains in VoW. Excuse my language a bit.. but I feel some type of way about that woman..
No pun intended..
You and I are not new to one another, you and I have probably met somewhere before and have never spoken to one another due to unforeseen events. Am I sad about that? No. Because unlike the majority of the people – The Good, bad, fuckers, pricks. Must I continue? You are someone who knows what he is about to get into. You will be that person that will be that lasting impression that I leave to where.. when that next person is lined up across from me – they will look at what I am going to do to you.. and think twice about how they approach me.
Granted, am I waiting for the clown jokes? Oh fucking yes. I cannot WAIT for those so I can rip that person a new one. Granted, am I waiting for someone to challenge everything that I hold dear like Winter Pine? Be challenged on my morals and values or have someone speak to me out of term – like some of these pretend goodie goodies? You better fucking believe it! Only because VoW has never seen anything like me. Anderson, seeing and actually experiencing it.. is a whole different thing.
Come Breakthrough, I promise you. I promise VoW. When I secure this position.. the fun will begin. I promise you all that you will see more of the Lady Joker. Why? Because we will be playing the waiting game from that point forward. Prepare yourself Craig.. if you are wondering? If I went easy on you with my words.. I didn’t. But why would I sit here and waste time trying to hype up what I intend on doing when we both know that I have an elbow with your name on it?
Simple, right?
