(HWA Rep): You may now ask Michael and Gabriel any questions you might have or prepared for them.
Instantly, questions are thrown like javelins at Michael and Gabriel, some intelligible some not. One finally speaks clearly and loudly enough to grab the formers' attention.
(Reporter 1): Gabriel, you're now not only the number one contender for the HWA Tag Team Championship but you're also the number one contender for the HWA World Championship, how does it feel to be competing for a World Championship so soon into your HWA career?
Gabriel doesn't respond straight away, remaining silent for a brief moment, as if letting the words of the question sink in. He fires a quick glance at Michael before answering.
(Gabriel): It's…well I can't deny it's an incredible opportunity for me and not one that I'm taking lightly…Michael and I have discussed it heavily and he is behind me one hundred percent. I've reassured him that my primary focus is on winning the tag team championships and continuing to build our legacy as the top tag team in the business. Everything else takes a backseat.
He takes a sip from the glass of water in front of him before continuing.
(Gabriel): However, I will not disrespect a champion of the calibre of dignity of Hans von Richtoven and I'm fully aware opportunities like this don't exactly happen every day. So come Havoc, I will give everything to repay the powers that be for giving me this break so early on in my HWA tenure. This is also a great chance to show that tag team competitors can compete in the highest levels of singles competition aswell so there is also a lot of responsibility on my head aswell. I'm sure Hans is relishing the break from his recent interactions with the NWO.
As the journalists busy themselves writing in their pads, journals and the like a second reporter stands up to voice his question.
(Reporter 2): How do you the two of you feel about DNA getting a shot at the tag team titles when you just recently scored a victory over them to ensure your own shot at the belts?
Michael and Gabriel exchange furtive glances before Gabriel inclines his head, letting Michael answer the question.
(Michael): Well I won't lie when I say at first it felt like a slap in the face considering not two weeks ago we defeated them to merit us having a chance at the tag team championships. But then, we thought that it doesn't really matter. We know in our hearts that we're more than capable of beating TNT and we already know we have the ability to defeat DNA having done it already so if they become tag team champions, things won't be looking all that rosy when Gabriel and I come knocking at their door. It doesn't matter when it is or who it is against, we are the number one challenging tag team in professional wrestling and we will have our shot at glory in due course.
(Reporter 3): It's been very well documented that both members of TNT haven't taken a particular liking to the two of you. Your names have been somewhat slandered among other things. Do you have anything derogatory to retort?
(Michael): It’s a very rare occasion that Gabriel and I have something derogatory to say about anyone. If TNT wishes to slander and deride us, they are more than welcome to continue to do so, this is America after all, and they're entitled to say what they like about anyone. We'll take care of business, as always, in a professional decorum.
Another barrage of questions is launched towards the pair until another correspondent speaks out louder over the rabble.
(Reporter 4): There has been speculation throughout various circles that you've been unhappy with your performances and that some of the powers that be have also not been overawed by your matches despite the promises of top class tag team wrestling you brought with you to the HWA. Do you care to comment on this?
Michael and Gabriel raise their eyebrows they twist their necks to trade deadpan looks.
(Gabriel): Would you like to take this one?
Michael just smiles.
(Michael): Oh no, brother, I insist, the honor is your's on this one.
(Gabriel): Why, thank you.
Gabriel clears his throat before continuing.
(Gabriel): It is true that in our first match, Michael and I could have probably put in a better shift if you will against the Sons of Anarchy but flat performances find their way into every wrestler's game once in a while but in our last match we proved that we can rise to occasion and we defeated DNA in a fantastic back and forth match. As for management not being impressed by us, that's their opinion, if there's any truth to it, as you said, it's speculation. But if management isn't hot on us, I'm sure we can sway them after we become the champions when our title match is green-lit.
Gabriel glances at his brother, his expression showing that nothing further need be added. The HWA representative stands up and begins issuing his closing statement.
(HWA Rep): That will be enough questions for, ladies and gentlemen, thank your for time; this press conference is now over.
The man turns and shakes hands with both Michael and Gabriel who acknowledge the gathered reporters with a couple of polite waves as the scene finishes.
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