So it is down to you, and it is down to me.
Now, Hornet. Now comes the part where we talk about how much we respect each other and what we've both done for the sport in general and the CSWA in particular, the part where we reminisce about the past and speculate about the future.
You'll pardon me if I skip it. I'm about as fond of sentimental bull**** as you are.
At CSWA17, we both know what's going to happen. We've tangled enough times for me to know that you won't hold anything back. I hope you realize the same. But there's one difference between us, Hornet. At CSWA17... there is no tomorrow for me. I can beat you down all I want and take it just the same... only one of us has to come back to try and make something of themselves in the CSWA the next day.
But that's really just more smoke up your ass, Hornet. You know I always wrestle like it's my last match. Look at my style - every match could be the last.
All in all, it couldn't've happened any other way here. The friendly words when I was finding my space, the blood we spilled, the alliances and Hornet splashes, the feuding and the Fallen Ones... and a combined two World Title reigns, two United States title reigns, and one UNIFIED Championship reign all got washed aside. You were the HERO and I was the ANTI-HERO. It's fitting that this last match isn't for World Titles, isn't for bragging rights or political points of view.
You should be glad I'm your opponent for the biggest show of the year, Hornet. You've been playing the Rogue Businessman for so long, there's no way you're actually in a good place, personally, with Thomas nowadays. Your commentary in the ring showed a bit more paranoia than I'm sure you wanted to let on.
But be proud. This is me you're in the ring with. ELI. You don't get much less political than me, and when your name ain't Troy Windham, the only thing you've really gotta look out for in the ring with me is interference.
Being, the complete and total annihilation of anyone who tries to interfere in this match. That's right, Hornet. Crippling an interloper who thinks they can interfere in our business is more important to me than pinning you. I don't want any distractions, and I don't want any complications. And I'll tear my way through any that try to influence this match.
Ironic, isn't it, the fact that interference and distraction, by that time, will mean f**k all to me in the grand scheme of things.
Ironic.