Post by Ben-Stev on Feb 1, 2017 8:21:19 GMT -5
We are taken to a replica version of the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. The furnishing looks similar to the original setup in the White House; however, they appear to be much cheaper. The American flag waves in the back – and, obviously, the presidential logos were replaced by AWE ones. As the camera pans around, real-sized mannequins can be seen sitting on their respective chairs as if they're expecting the president of the USA.
A deep voice echoes around; however, it doesn’t sound genuine.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you the man that's going to revolutionize our incredible company that goes by the name of Alpha Wrestling Empire! He comes from the gutter, hell – he lives in the gutter! He's a freedom lover! He sleeps in his own car even though his salary could probably cover the expenses of several AWE staff members who got fired last year! But still… He's a man of the people.
He loves you… As long as you don’t screw him over, of course!
He is THE First Contender for the Resilience Championship – such that, for the record, was totally accomplished in a fair manner. His name is…
… DOMINIC LAWSON!!!”
The American Anthem is played as a man wearing a smart suit and a beret makes his way into the center of the stage. As soon as he lifts up his head, we can see that it’s acually Benny Stevens. He waves to the inanimate crowd as if they are clapping their hands and chanting his name. After a long minute, the Anthem's cut and Benny gathers himself. His body language is exaggerated – which is clearly a mockery of politicians.
“My name is Dominic Lawson and I want every single one of you to follow my lead, my dear people. Now I know I have done things that go against the American law... I’ve done things that I’m not proud of and, for that, I am sorry. I’m a human being just like you; therefore, I make mistakes – I am prone to make mistakes!
The question you people should ask yourselves is… Must Dom Lawson be punished?”
Benny climbs down the stage to stand face to face with a mannequin.
“MUST I BE PUNISHED, MY FRIEND!?”
He firmly points to the camera and speaks intensely.
“No, I must NOT be punished! The fact of the matter is I will do what it takes to survive… Can you blame me? Can you blame me for being DESPERATE!? Amongst the basic necessities such as food and water, I need to find my place in this unfair world. The world is unfair, my people! The world is full of individuals that will mercilessly take what’s yours and will even CHEAT to accomplish so. I, Dominic Lawson, seek to fight these degenerates!”
Benny covers his mouth with the hands.
“But, Dominic, do you plan to fight yourself then?”
“Why would the white knight in shining armor do something like that? No no no… I’m here to fight the bad people! And I’m going to do it for you!!!”
“YEAH!!! I hated when James Radford eliminated you from the Alpha Cup, Dominic! It was very unfair!”
“Now that’s what I’m talking about, my people! I got robbed… Do you understand!? I GOT ROBBED! But fear not, folks, because I will make sure to put the blame on someone else. Fools such as Benny Stevens deserve to be shunned because they only cry for attention! But me? I don’t cry. I totally did NOT record a whole video crying about the fact that Benson and Radford got away with that bullshit…
… It was… THAT'S BULLSHIT! THE ALPHA CUP WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MINE!!!”
Now is that the character portrayed by Benny speaking, or is it the man himself expressing his frustrations? He climbs up the stage and carries on.
“Do NOT follow idiots like Benny Stevens, my people. The man is full of shit! The management is full of shit! Everyone is full of shit except me because I’m desperate; therefore…”
Benny takes a deep breath. He's losing control of his temper.
“Y’know what? Fuck this shit. Lemme talk to you man-to-man, Dominic.”
He throws the beret away and unbuttons the dress shirt and the jacket.
“You’re one hypocrite motherfucker! You tell the whole world that I cry but you will do the same shit when someone fucks you over, won’t you? Oh no no no, I get it -- you’re desperate! Ain’t that right? I suppose you instantly get a free pass to do whatever the hell you please within the AWE walls because you’re… Desperate. We’re supposed to ignore the fact that you’ve been sneaking your way to the top by cheating and fucking people over, right?
I see what you’re doing. You’re the perfect example of the fake pieces of shit in this business… You will tell the people what they wanna hear and live off their expectations. You will lie and cheat when it’s convenient for YOU. And if you lose, you will just blame the system.
You fucking sheep. The mask falls off, asshole.
Do I cry? Damn right, I do… But I ain’t a pussy. I take responsibility for my mistakes and weaknesses. I don’t need to stand in front of a mob and tell them to fuck shit up because I’m angry at the management.
I’ll fuck shit up myself.
The management is NOT corrupt -- your mindset is, Lawson! But you will project your frustrations, won’t ya? We’re not that different after all… Except I’m not a politician like you. You’re nothing but a goddamn politician – a master at making lies sound truthful when it’s convenient.”
Benny approaches the camera and speaks calmly.
“Guess what, fucker? I see your little game now! You wanna play the revolutionary? Then get ready to take a bullet for your people.”
Benny pulls his revolver from its holster under the jacket. Next, he points it towards his face.
“TAKE THE BULLET, DOMINIC!!!”
The trigger is pulled; however, the revolver is locked. Benny lets out a loud laugh as the scene fades.