Post by Richard Drake on May 15, 2017 21:23:51 GMT
Opening up to some very different sounds than what we are used to, we immediately noticed that we are in a noodle restaurant here in Osaka, Japan which is where Global Takeover; the NJFC event will be held very soon. Sitting at one of the tables, surrounded by Japanese people, Richard Drake is enjoying some homemade Ramen as he realizes that the cameras are rolling and so he decides to speak about a few things.
“In this business, I fully understand that respect is EARNED, not given but I was fortunate enough to be given an opponent who returned my respect when I gave him his. When I sat back at the press conference and listened to your every word Vinnie, I saw the hunger in your eyes, I saw the lust that you have for this business and you know what? I can't knock you because for a man who has been in this business as long as you have; that is impressive.”
Leaning down to take another bite of his noodles, he nods his head slowly while returning his full attention to the camera. After chewing up and swallowed his noodles, he once again continues to speak.
“But here's where things get the little bit different, you see, I understand just how BAD that you want to be recognized as the best, we all do but you have had your time to accomplish that. You have had many years of being in the limelight and call me selfish but: I do believe it is my time now and I am going to TAKE what I feel belongs to me, you understand?
I figured that you understand loud and clear, so I'm not going to treat you like one of those ignorant guys who you have to beat it into. No, there's no reason to do that because you understand what I want, you understand just how far that I am willing to go to get it and I know you have heard this so many times throughout your career but; I REFUSE to be that stepping stone on your way to the top.”
Placing his chopsticks down into the bowl, he reaches over grabbing a napkin and wipes his hands off before placing it on the table. Turning his slender frame to the side, which is where the camera is located, he immediately continues to speak as everyone in here keeps on eating, almost as if they are used to professional wrestlers cutting promos in their food joint.
“Now it's true that we established a few things. I am younger, I am faster, I am more athletic and hell, I may even be a little bit more resilient. After all, I don't have many years of wear and tear on my body like you do so it's going to be very interesting to see how you attempt to combat my style.
I know as you are sitting there, you can come up with all of these different solutions to keeping me grounded and it sounds great on paper, it really does but as we both know -- things are MUCH different on paper compared to the real deal. Because when that opening bell sounds? You don't know exactly what I'm going to do, as a matter of fact, even I don't know what I'm going to do -- so it's going to be very interesting to say the least.
I do know one thing however, my goal is to stay out of your grasp. I don't want you getting a hold of me, just as you already expected because I know just how talented you are when it comes to the art of technical wrestling and like I said at the press conference; you may be the greatest technical wrestler alive today.
That is something I have to look forward to, because if I make one mistake, just ONE, I know for a fact that you will capitalize off of it and you could very well put me away: and I know that, which is why I am coming extremely prepared.
You may have the experience, and you may have the intelligence over me simply because you have been doing this longer but when it comes to heart? I think we're tied in that department, but then again, maybe I have a little bit more than you simply because I have never tasted Championship gold before.”
Shaking his head, he speaks with conviction as he doesn't keep everyone waiting for too long before continuing to speak.
“But you have Vinnie; you have accolades to your name, you are a household name when it comes to this business but I am still at the very bottom of the totem pole, I am still on that very first ladder rung, looking up into the sky for that brass ring. I see it however, it shines ever so beautifully and in order for me to take that next step to reaching it, I have no choice but to find a way to beat you and I WILL find a way to outlast you Vinnie, I HAVE to!”
Really placing a lot of emphasis on the “HAVE TO” part, his voice grew much deeper than usual as he is very determined, very passionate about this match.
“I know you will say the same thing, that you need this win just as bad as I do but the truth of the matter is; you don't. Everyone knows who you are so opportunities are going to float your way, no matter if you win or lose this match but me? All eyes are on me so if I don't win? Needless to say, my journey is going to be a very long one and well; I don't plan on staying at the bottom of the ladder for very long.”
With a serious look expressed on his face, we slowly fade to black.
“In this business, I fully understand that respect is EARNED, not given but I was fortunate enough to be given an opponent who returned my respect when I gave him his. When I sat back at the press conference and listened to your every word Vinnie, I saw the hunger in your eyes, I saw the lust that you have for this business and you know what? I can't knock you because for a man who has been in this business as long as you have; that is impressive.”
Leaning down to take another bite of his noodles, he nods his head slowly while returning his full attention to the camera. After chewing up and swallowed his noodles, he once again continues to speak.
“But here's where things get the little bit different, you see, I understand just how BAD that you want to be recognized as the best, we all do but you have had your time to accomplish that. You have had many years of being in the limelight and call me selfish but: I do believe it is my time now and I am going to TAKE what I feel belongs to me, you understand?
I figured that you understand loud and clear, so I'm not going to treat you like one of those ignorant guys who you have to beat it into. No, there's no reason to do that because you understand what I want, you understand just how far that I am willing to go to get it and I know you have heard this so many times throughout your career but; I REFUSE to be that stepping stone on your way to the top.”
Placing his chopsticks down into the bowl, he reaches over grabbing a napkin and wipes his hands off before placing it on the table. Turning his slender frame to the side, which is where the camera is located, he immediately continues to speak as everyone in here keeps on eating, almost as if they are used to professional wrestlers cutting promos in their food joint.
“Now it's true that we established a few things. I am younger, I am faster, I am more athletic and hell, I may even be a little bit more resilient. After all, I don't have many years of wear and tear on my body like you do so it's going to be very interesting to see how you attempt to combat my style.
I know as you are sitting there, you can come up with all of these different solutions to keeping me grounded and it sounds great on paper, it really does but as we both know -- things are MUCH different on paper compared to the real deal. Because when that opening bell sounds? You don't know exactly what I'm going to do, as a matter of fact, even I don't know what I'm going to do -- so it's going to be very interesting to say the least.
I do know one thing however, my goal is to stay out of your grasp. I don't want you getting a hold of me, just as you already expected because I know just how talented you are when it comes to the art of technical wrestling and like I said at the press conference; you may be the greatest technical wrestler alive today.
That is something I have to look forward to, because if I make one mistake, just ONE, I know for a fact that you will capitalize off of it and you could very well put me away: and I know that, which is why I am coming extremely prepared.
You may have the experience, and you may have the intelligence over me simply because you have been doing this longer but when it comes to heart? I think we're tied in that department, but then again, maybe I have a little bit more than you simply because I have never tasted Championship gold before.”
Shaking his head, he speaks with conviction as he doesn't keep everyone waiting for too long before continuing to speak.
“But you have Vinnie; you have accolades to your name, you are a household name when it comes to this business but I am still at the very bottom of the totem pole, I am still on that very first ladder rung, looking up into the sky for that brass ring. I see it however, it shines ever so beautifully and in order for me to take that next step to reaching it, I have no choice but to find a way to beat you and I WILL find a way to outlast you Vinnie, I HAVE to!”
Really placing a lot of emphasis on the “HAVE TO” part, his voice grew much deeper than usual as he is very determined, very passionate about this match.
“I know you will say the same thing, that you need this win just as bad as I do but the truth of the matter is; you don't. Everyone knows who you are so opportunities are going to float your way, no matter if you win or lose this match but me? All eyes are on me so if I don't win? Needless to say, my journey is going to be a very long one and well; I don't plan on staying at the bottom of the ladder for very long.”
With a serious look expressed on his face, we slowly fade to black.
