At the edge of the screen, is Vanessa Lang, currently engrossed in stowing her handbag and jacket. Hans’ head drifts to bring her into view, speaking to her in soft tones that remain out of earshot.
After a few seconds, she straightens up and walks into view, smiling at Hans, as he gestures at the camera. She kisses him on the lips, before walking off camera, and up towards the cockpit of the jet.
Hans rubs his hands together, as the camera moves closer, and begins to speak.
(Hans): Eddie, Eddie, Eddie. There you go again, unable to actually counter what I have to say about you in any meaningful way. You see, you can’t even try to refute what I actually say to you Eddie, so you do ‘move on’, and come at it from another angle.
And yes, you are bitter. Sitting there in a bar on Christmas Eve, complaining that you’re not being favoured for a World title shot whenever you feel like it, complaining that people are talking about me and what I have planned for the World title I hold. It’s like your reign never existed Eddie, which believe me, many wish was the case, and it hurts…
Listen to yourself though, talking about my Lottery and how it could go against me near the end. Just because you have no qualms about jumping into matches that aren’t yours Eddie, doesn’t mean others feel the same. While we’re on the subject of ‘listening to yourself’, good words Eddie, ‘don’t repeat yourself’. Practice what you preach. As for my responding to you? Well, wouldn’t you if someone insulted you, belittled your achievement at winning the World title and dismissed them as a if they were a jobber?
He snaps his fingers together.
(Hans): Oh that’s right, you’d take it lying down on your back meekly.
But you’re right, we need to move on. That you’re obviously unwilling to focus on the ugly truth that the past regardless of how often I draw attention to it, while amusing, does get repetitive. Just like you taking credit for people allowing the cameras into their personal lives. That’s like me saying I invented the question mark. Or that Logan Neilson invented being Scottish. It’s just stupid, but then, you do need to give yourself a daily dose of ‘pick me up’, so I shouldn’t be too surprised at what you come out with.
He allows the sarcasm to drop down a few notches.
(Hans): As for you McNeil. No, you’re not a ‘nobody’, which incidentally, I don’t believe I’ve ever called you. You are on the other hand, akin to a Tourette’s sufferer. While they cannot help themselves with what comes out of their mouth, you can’t help but attack me at any given opportunity in order to assert yourself and gather attention to you. I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned that you’ve got blood on your hands though…
But, to take a recent quote from yourself, ‘doesn't matter who beat who. Doesn't matter who did what’. Yes, I’ve not pinned your shoulders to the mat, but given the large gaps and infrequent chances we get to actually fight properly, and not just some backstage ambush, I’m not too concerned at the way the scores stand just now.
Pump yourself up with this false belief that I look through you as if you weren’t there if you insist. Add it to the list of slights you trot out with regular occurrence every time you hit another wall only you can perceive.
I’ve got respect for you Ronnie; as a wrestler, your skills are certainly up there with some of the best. Your attitude as a person, however, is sadly on the opposite end of the scale. You consistently attack me, attempt to lecture me, and then expect me to ‘respect’ you? As for proving your point in ring? Well, on that matter, how’s it feel to be the man that Buff Bridges ended his three year long wait for a title to? Hmm? What happened to the plan you had to take the All-Star title places?
You say you’re intent on proving why you’re the biggest star in the HWA? Careful Ronnie, going by your past declarations and announcements, you’ve not had a good track record as of late.
As it stands though, I’m glad you’re coming into this match with a fire in your belly. I like being challenged, and since I’ve got Eddie in my back pocket, I’ll be relying on you to take up the slack in the same way that you…
He allows the sarcasm to ramp up once more.
(Hans): … carried myself, Talon and Buff several months ago.
He glances behind the camera.
(Hans): But, that’s all I’ve got time for before take off.
He waggles the fingers of his right hand in a wave at the camera.
(Hans): See you at ‘Fatality’.
The scene fades to black.
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