Post by thegifted1 on Dec 17, 2017 23:27:15 GMT -5
The paper with the circle from approximately a month ago 75% of the way finished is shown on a table. Slowly the hand of “Gifted” DeMarcus Gresham comes into view with the pencil slowly working toward finishing the circle.
“When people usually state ‘it has come full circle’ the mindset is the beginning is now returning. A full revolution has come to pass. At Phenomenon, that is exactly where the cycle the comes to an end. The two brightest stars of the old regime battle it out for bragging rights and the stance of being the leader of the old school.”
The hand finally comes to a stop finishing the circle.
“Or is that narrative given? Focus...be enlightened...and follow light.”
A smaller poster of the very first PRIDE Pro Phenomenon is seen. The beginning of this circle. Before there was this Phenomenon and now it returns. The circle previously drawn has now since been cut from the paper and sits in the hand of DeMarcus.
“Please take your time to visualize who and what you see here. Upon this poster is the two men who main evented and came to show in proud fashion what...PRIDE is all about. A new standard as all the PPV’s before this never reached the sold out buzz this one attained. The two figures in the picture for those who are not well on history are “Gifted” DeMarcus Gresham and a man who profited greatly off the actions of others, Sean Mendez Jr. A name that now comes with a tart distaste and overall bitter feel to many. A name that has since been shamed and unheard of in the business. My point?”
He places the circle over the side profiled face of Mendez covering his features completely.
“On this card also is man among the roster seemingly here for glory yet his vision is blinded continuously by his own personal vendettas. The jealous nature that he was not upon this pedestal. The venom that poisons his ability to see beyond his circumstances. Julian Savell was on this card in a lower position, fighting with his hatred instead of focus. Another aimless battle. This night I became bamboozled out of my Pride Championship by management and the history is well known. I was the second Pride Champion in this company's history. It’s never acknowledged. It’s only talked about in hushed tones but I know this. Most importantly, so does Julian Savell. Nowhere near the placements or ‘accolades’ he now holds. Here in this time...an afterthought. Due to managerial misfortunes I leave the company not one to be swindled and taken advantage of...more are dismissed. Others follow suit leaving a place for the subservient to rise and attempt to better the system. Suddenly…”
The circle is picked up from the Phenomenon poster and the poster itself is cast aside leading to later first edition PRIDE posters laid along the table a number of them including Julian Savell in the forefront.
“Now, we have the adjustment of time. A fractured foundation grasping at many to remain standing. Interesting how in my absence the once unfocused Savell is now rising to become...a former Pride Champion. Interesting how once again in my absence he becomes this foundation for a sinking ship. How well does this boat continue with him as the captain? To compare, the Titanic at least had enough time to gather the women and children. This particular sinking ship, no one survived...not even the company itself. Focus my dear unenlightened ones as we come full circle.”
CUTS TO: Highlights of Lion’s Pride Event plays. Savell costing Gresham his winning place in the Finals.
“Such vile jealousy.”
Highlights of Savell’s venom toward Gresham in previous promotional tapings.
“I never came here with focus purely on Julian Savell. Only...to challenge. Meanwhile, he’s only used means to hinder and stall The Enlightened One.”
Highlights of Ignition 001 as a demoralized tag team is shown. Highlights of Ignition 002 as Julian becomes easily distracted by Gresham’s theme music playing during his match with Christian Michaels. Highlights of Ignition 004 where Savell tries to return the favor but to no avail as DeMarcus Gresham retains his focus on Gio Davidson.
“Why? Because he knows with me present...it’s as it was before. He? An afterthought. Gifted? The [/i]FOCUS…[/i]
At Phenomenon, we shall complete the circle…
And his permanent placement...beneath me.”
