2020.05.29: PWN - LONE - LONE 35
Intro
“Money (Instrumental)” by Pink Floyd hits the LONE Arena as Isaac Cornelius III, IC3 himself steps out from behind the curtain making his first professional wrestling appearance in almost 4 years. He spreads his arms out wide as he gets a warm reception and pats his hand over his heart.
Baxter: Ladies and gentlemen please welcome at this time... the President of the Prospect Wrestling Network, Isaac Cornelius The Third!
Washington: Talk about a blast from the past! Now that's a name I haven't heard in a while!
North: You worked with him before, haven't you?
Washington: That I have. As a wrestler in Golden Gate Wrestling and then when he bought MSW as the Co-Head of Talent Relations in the front office. Very successful businessman, what can I say? This man has done nothing but make money most of his life and I tell you what, this man has a passion for professional wrestling. We're talking about a guy that funded his own arena without taking a penny of public funding in San Francisco; and this was before the big hike in value of real estate down there. With today's rates? Definitely struck a bargain with that one. An arena in his own name, one that he can rent out and lease. This is one real smart dude and love him or hate him, I'm happy that he's on board with us now.
North: He is a pretty polarizing figure; you love him or you hate him. Right now though Fallcoast loves him, they realize what he brings to the table and the enviable coffers he brings with him. We're going national, baby! I'm just surprised that DIC isn't with him!
Washington: Actually, so am I. IC3 is his uncle after all. I guess his hatred for Terri is so strong he won't end his holdout, even for his uncle!
IC3 plays to the crowd as he bows down to the crowd halfway down the ramp and slaps a few fans hands along the way. He makes his way up the steps as Baxter sits on the middle rope for him and assists him inside. As the music dies down Baxter graciously passes off the microphone before exiting. IC3 gets ready to speak but the crowd won't let him!
IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3!
North: This is certainly a first!
Washington: You know as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder!
IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3!
IC3 lets the crowd get it out of their system as he motions with his hand for them to keep going. The crowd applauds loudly before finally quieting down.
IC3: Thank you for the very classy reception!
The crowd breaks out into another chant.
IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3!
IC3 couldn't help but smile; he missed this.
IC3: As you all know and even for those of you who might not know... my name is Isaac Cornelius the Third..
The crowd finishes the rest of his introduction for him.
I C 3!
IC3: And I'm a businessman, yes. I was blessed to come from a very fortunate background, I've been blessed with very smart ancestors that came before me, people that have put their time and money into trying to make this world a better place to live in. Patrons of the arts and entertainment, sports barons that encouraged people to get and stay active and to provide them an outlet to climb the ladder of opportunity to make a better life for themselves and their families. This is a tradition I've always carried with me since birth. I saw what they did, I saw the reminders every day growing up and I wanted to be just like them. These were great men; and women, who never forgot where they came from and wanted to pay it forward. That's why I'm here tonight.
The crowd gives him another round of applause as he pauses to let them get it out of their systems before continuing.
IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3! IC3!
IC3: Thank you, truly, thank you. You have no idea how much that means to me after being away from this sport for four long years. Sometimes life doesn't go the way you want it to and sometimes we suffer little setbacks to see how we respond as people. I was very happy with MSW but there were multiple factors in me deciding to close the doors down there. There were some malcontents, yes, but sometimes you have to know when to fold for the greater good. It was with a very heavy heart that I shut things down but I made sure everyone was taken care of before I did. You know, even as I stand here today I see a few of the bright women that I saw in MSW here right now. People like Sister Catherine, Alison Crowne, Marie Porter, Anne Grayson, Ainslee Avalon. To see how much they've all grown is a matter or pride. I see the same work ethic they brought to MSW here in LONE and I couldn't be happier for all of their success. I also see some other people from my past ventures, like Frank Washington, Steven O'Reilly and I see how they've helped guide this place as it's continued to grow; I've watched them grow into and mature into leaders behind the scene these last 6 years. I'm even proud of DIC.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
IC3: I know, I know. DIC isn't exactly... light with his opinions, I know! But sometimes you need someone to root against and for DIC, he provides many of you with that. While I wish he was with us here tonight, he has for the most part earned his keep. But LONE is a promotion I've watched very closely from the start, Jack E. Bux is a great friend of mine, we've known each other for many, many years through the business world. He's a man of class. At some point over the last year something about LONE made me realize something; I wanted to get back into the game.
He pauses ever so briefly as he flashes a smile.
IC3: So after speaking with my legal team we began to construct the framework to make that a reality; The Prospect Wrestling Network. A network that you can buy for only $4.99 a month! Classic content sells, and I had several wrestling promotions in my portfolio already, I even bought the library of another at a very reasonable price. I figured that'd be a good start but why stop there? People want to see live content too, they want to see the best wrestling the world has to offer at their own fingertips from anywhere in the world, right? That's where I began to talk with some of my friends in Japan, who told me that the Japanese wrestling scene could use some new blood, that we could be doing something for the next generation. That's why I've recently announced the launch of both Liger Project and SAKURA PRO, two Japanese promotions that would also broadcast globally on my Prospect Wrestling Network. Two promotions where the future starts of pro wrestling could be trained and given a platform to display their craft. I figured that miiiight be good enough to get the ball rolling but I figured; why not just go All In?
That's when I gave my friend Jack E Bux a call. Bux has done a wonderful job growing this promotion over the last few years, and I mean, iPPV isn't a bad outlet. But I saw this amazing promotion that deserved to be seen by more eyes, to have a powerful marketing and media platform behind it to spread it to every corner of the globe. I knew we could make each other a lot of money while also providing something affordable for fans of wrestling everywhere. I'm happy to announce that of course we came to an agreement for his promotion to be added the PWN family.
The crowd cheers as IC3's grin gets wider and wider, almost as if he were thinking ahead with his next words and his next move.
IC3: So with the power of my machine behind LONE? There's no heights this company can't reach! Which is why I'm out here tonight. As all of you know, next month we will be crowning the first ever Queen of the Castle where the winner will be given a tiara or a crown, however you want to stylize it, which can be used and exchanged at any time for a LONE Championship opportunity. One lucky woman is going to win the opportunity of a lifetime and you know what? She, whoever the winner may be, deserves to have her victory shown and broadcast in a First Class facility. So it is with great pride that I announce that this will be the LAST LONE event to ever take place in the state of Maine!
The cheers suddenly revolt into defeaning boos as it becomes apparent that IC3 was playing with and stringing them along the entire time!
IC3: Because the truth of the matter is, Fallcoast lacks class! LONE has done nothing but give and give and give to this city and what has LONE gotten in return? Complete and utter contempt from a collection of ingrates! I've even heard rumors that the Mayor has already packed their bags to take a very lucrative position in Miami!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
IC3: I'm sorry, the truth hurts! But don't boo ME! We TRIED to work with the city of Fallcoast! We wanted to renovate this arena and we weren't even going to ask for a single dime in public funding! It's not my fault your “Mayor” played you all like a bunch of puppets and let Fallcoast fall into disrepair and if the rumors are true, bolting this ice bucket from hell for the sandy beaches of Miami! The fact of the matter is your “Mayor” got tired of playing with this little toy called Fallcoast and threw every single one of you away. Threw away all of your lives, your hopes, and your dreams because the “Mayor” was bored of you! Fallcoast has become this lawless land, this no man's land where businesses are in the middle of a mass exodus, people are moving out, and the ones that don't are left at the mercy of lawless and classless rogues that can do whatever they damn well please! Where's the police department, where's any sense of law and order?! IT DOESN'T EXIST, IT DOESN'T EXIST BECAUSE YOUR “MAYOR”, ACCORDING TO RUMORS, LEFT TOWN MONTHS AGO!
FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3!
IC3: If you can't win with class, at least lose with class! Have some self-respect and some dignity! If Fallcoast is destined to become a ghost town anyway and forgotten, the least you can do is have some pride going out the door instead of letting your glorious “Mayor” have the last laugh watching you devolve into the apocalyptic world of Mad Max from afar! LONE deserves better, Jack E. Bux deserves better! Jack E Bux has done nothing but pour his time and energy into this city and all he's gotten is a pile of fucks that he's unable to give! So as per our agreement I made the executive decision to transplant LONE and move this First Class Promotion to a state of true class, my home state, the GOLDEN STATE of California! After tonight, any promotion under the Prospect Wrestling Network banner will operate only in First Class Arenas! Arenas that have all the amenities and perks that our great fans and roster deserve! I'm going to take care of everyone in LONE from the top all the way to the bottom with PWN providing raises and bonuses as a thank you AS WELL as an apology for having to put up with a dump like Fallcoast! It's only fair!
FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3!
IC3: So enjoy tonight's farewell and if any of you want to continue following us you can do so at the cost of $4.99 per month. And just to show you what a kind man I am? Everyone in the New England Area is eligible for a free month trial of the Prospect Wrestling Network, everyone except IP addresses residing within the Fallcoast area! Goodnight, and win with class!
With that IC3 drops the mic as “Money (Instrumental)” by Pink Floyd plays him out as he leaves an angry crowd behind him.
FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3! FUCK YOU IC3!
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