Post by Sara Pettis on Sept 14, 2021 12:36:42 GMT -5
Weird to call Revolution1 "home" but it… kind of is… right? Two years ago, my late husband signed with Trinity Wrestling… and quickly became one of its top stars. I traveled to most shows with him… and the crew treated me like family. At the time, I was working diligently to get medically cleared to wrestle again… and then Monster Mash happened. I competed in the Spookaroo Battle Royal and eliminated five of the top stars from my parents' generation… including my own uncle. Then along came Jacqui M. She came at me with a ferocity I'd not experienced in years… and she broke my damn nose. In that instant, I knew I was… home. Back where I belonged. Back where I could continue my life's work. I worked tirelessly to prepare myself for a proper return and then… poof. Trinity Wrestling was gone. Fast forward to the rebirth and rebranding of what is now Revolution1. I was signed to a lucrative deal… and working my way to the top. Everything was looking up… until it wasn't. My husband's untimely passing brought my entire world crashing down around me… and now a year later… *sigh* I'm back where it all began… kind of. My regenerated love for this sport came from this place… and there's no better way to honor my late husband than to complete his work here. In the short time he spent here, he was unstoppable… but he wanted… more. The top spot. The top billing. The top prize. That's why I am here. That's why I am going to win the Remembrance Battle Royal. When I made contact to enter the Remembrance Battle Royal, I sent in a graphic to promote it. I wanted to keep the fans guessing a little while longer. The big in-ring surprise was set for September 7 at Yankee Stadium. Only a thirty-minute drive from my home! My plan was to arrive early, hide out in the stadium… and when the time was right… shock the world. Not all plans go according to… well… plan. When I arrived at the stadium, I threw on a quick disguise… a baseball cap and sunglasses… and headed straight for the entrance designated for the crew. Security stopped me dead in my tracks and asked for identification. That all seemed pretty standard, so I complied with their request. I removed my disguise and they looked at my driver's license. That's when things got… frustrating. The two men mumbled back and forth, and called on a walkie-talkie for assistance. While holding my license, they eyeballed me like I had committed a crime. Minutes later, a gruff woman… grey hair tied up in a bun… joined the two men. She handed my ID back and explained that I was not allowed inside of the building, by order of Revolution1. Flabbergasted, I asked for an explanation. I was set to make my return… and suddenly I couldn't get in the building?! Good thing I didn't travel far just to be sent home. I argued with the woman, demanding to speak with someone from Revo1… all while frantically texting my contact within management. Feeling defeated and unheard… I realized my return wasn't meant to be. I turned to walk away, with my proverbial tail tucked between my legs. Let's start things off with the undeniable truth that I should have spent the last year traveling the world as your International Champion. You goofed up by keeping Miles A. Way around… and even he would admit I was the best possible option to fly the Revo1 flag. I spent the remainder of my time with this company trying to find my footing… but the rug kept getting pulled from under me. Then… the worst day of my life occurred… and you were all very understanding. Though I was under a lucrative contract, I was given as much time off as I needed. My dad and I helped produce Monster Mash 2... two weeks later for Revolution1. And then… I found out via Twitter that I was released from my contract. How could that happen, I wondered. The legal team at Revo1 found some sort of loophole regarding my time off. I still don't understand it… but it's all in the past now. The worst part about it was my older brother was negotiating to join me… and then suddenly… he wasn't. Oh the trouble we could have caused together! One year later… my brother is still kicking heads off all over the world… and I've had a much better streak of matches than I had last year. Everything is coming up for the Child of Fate. So as I walked away from Yankee Stadium… I was bummed out that Revo1 wasn't in the cards for me. Once I made it to my car, my phone chimed and it was the response I was waiting for! "Sorry for the mixup! Old wounds, ya know. Come on in!" Old wounds? No, I don't know. I didn't do a damn thing to this place to deserve being banned from the building. Especially a year after my contract was terminated. That made no sense to me at all… but I was back for a reason… and nothing was going to stop me. There are so… so… so many participants in the Remembrance Battle Royal. How could I possibly prepare for all of them? Well, I've spent my entire life consumed with this profession… so it won't be a problem to stack the deck against me, knowing I'm capable of running the table. By my count… I am the twenty-eighth entrant in this match. That's not the largest match I've competed in… but it… could be? I don't know for sure… since it's still advertised that MANY MORE will be entered. That only makes me slightly nervous, though I'm sure I'll be aces when the time comes. When there are so… so… so many opponents to focus on… where does one begin? Well, at the top, of course. Whether the top of a list or the top of my personal feelings about my opponents though? I'm not sure… but Sara Cross qualifies as both. She might be the one I am most familiar with in this match. To say that I've been a fan is an understatement. Her name first popped up in my sight a year ago because… we have the same name… obviously. Twitter suggested I follow her… so follow her I did. Her work here in Revo1 has been captivating, and I'm definitely a fan of Zion Wrestling because of her. We are kindred spirits, Sara and I. We have both built legacies on defying the odds… defying the expectations… and defying every obstacle standing in our way. I like Sara Cross… which is why I hope she is the last one I eliminate when I become the winner of the Remembrance Battle Royal. Don't get it twisted. My admiration for the younger Sara won't keep me from my destiny, so there's no reason to doubt my intentions. When this is all over, I sincerely hope she accepts my handshake. There are a slew of bright, shining stars who I am not as familiar with… and Amber Payne is one of them. Sure, she's been with Revo1 for a cup of coffee… but will she be able to withstand the pressure of the multitude of unknowns that this match brings? In her couple years in the business, I've seen her name pop up in dozens of places… but I don't recall a single noteworthy thing about her. That's unfortunate. This is such an amazing time for women in this business and it's almost impossible to not make an impact. She has achieved that task… and I hope to see her turn things around… after this match, of course. I won't let her make a name off of my own just yet. Though I've spent my life in this ring, I'm not some old hag looking to retire any time soon. Someone I'm looking forward to standing across from is Cerise. Or is it Katrina Starr? No matter which she prefers, I am wildly fascinated with this larger-than-life presence. She has such striking similarities, to our very core. Our only main difference is which parent we inherited powers from. Mine came from my mother, so they are undoubtedly stronger than her own. Whether or not we meet up in the squared circle, I would like to pass on a referral to my therapist. He can do wonders to calm her tortured soul. I am intrigued by the inclusion of (un)Stable member Sora Weaver in this match. Are they still together? I admittedly haven't been following too closely. I do know Sora hasn't been active since… end of June… maybe. Hopefully there's no rust… because it would be a shame to waste a spot in such a prestigious match on someone who can't hold his own. Ugh. Speaking of someone who can't hold their own… Lilianna Rose is apparently an entrant on this massive match. I don't know how this happened… or why this happened… but The Network won't be much help to her in this match. If we cross paths, I'm sure she's still salty about that one time my friend Derrick and I defeated her and my Uncle Dave in a ladder match. Unfortunately for her… there will be no payback coming any time soon… or ever. Pretty darn cool to see someone from Intense International Wrestling… though I was hoping for Cheyenne Walker. I suppose Solace Tatum is a decent consolation prize. From what I've seen, she's the third-most-valuable member of The Triumvirate… which is amusing to me. Sure, on the surface she's the focal point of that group… but I've been trained to see beyond the surface. Coming here… to this place… for this match… she's in way… way… over her head. Someone who isn't over his head is Matthew Knox. The guy is nearly unbeatable everywhere he goes… including Pro Wrestling Valor, where I hope to earn a shot at his World Championship one day. Yes, earn. A concept he's not used to. While he's insanely talented, his name value affords him more opportunities than he's earned. The same happened early in my own career, and I refused to take handouts. Nothing has changed. I will earn the right to challenge and dethrone Knox in PWV… but first I'll send him over the top rope in Revo1. Five Boroughs Wrestling has sent Larissa Johnson to be part of this incredible match, and she’ll be sent back disappointed. Unfortunately, her prick princess attitude is not conducive to a hectic environment like the Remembrance Battle Royal. She’s a guppy in an ocean of sharks… and I, for one, won’t take a loss to a mermaid’s best friend. I see that Kai Morgan is on the list of competitors… which is crazy… because I didn’t know he was still alive. If he is the Man of 1000 Truths, then the thousand-and-first truth is that he’s only in this match as a filler. The same goes for Sylk Michaels, who latches on to anyone who will give her the time of day. The Network won’t be able to protect her from me if we cross paths. They can’t even protect themselves. If there is one thing I know for certain… it’s that Jalen Prince is NOT my wildest dream. He’s not much of anything, as evident by his floundering career here in Revolution1. The opposite goes for Daniel Dream, former Revo1 World Champion… and tag team partner of my late husband. I didn’t see his genius the way my husband did, and that was a mistake. He’s really taken on the wrestling world with such strength and it’s… impressive. To make a return to Revo1 after all this time… like me… is brave. I’ll give him that. What I won’t give him is the opportunity to eliminate me from this match. Another one who doesn’t stand a chance against me is Toni Beasley. I’ve seen one of her matches and it was enough to know that she’s got a bright future, but that prosperity won’t come any time soon. I admire her spirit though. Hopefully she makes something of herself. I feel for her now how I felt for Azurine Vebbins a year ago. And look at her now! She’s really making waves for herself wherever she goes! I am so excited for a chance to face her again… but it will only serve as a reminder that I’ve beaten her before… and I can do it again. There’s someone in this match who could do some serious damage if she really gets on a roll and that’s the Aussie Assault Jessie Lee. She is arguably one of the strongest participants in this match, but physical strength isn’t as important as mental strength in a match like this. That is an area where she falls short… much like Aphrodite IX. She lives in a fantasy world where she is a queen of… something. I’m not quite sure, to be honest. She looked good in a YouTube highlight video… but when I found a full match… I wasn’t impressed. Caribbean Gold Taysia Lattimore is a one-match-a-year kinda gal… and this is, I guess, her one match for 2021. There’s nothing to see here. Move along. Right into a man I am familiar with, having seen him take Alpha Pro Wrestling by storm last year. I’m talking about the Difference Maker… Jason Ryan. This guy has stacked titles on titles for so long… and he could do the same here in Revo1. The only thing he has against him is that he could possibly see me standing amongst the chaos. If that happens, I will do everything in my power to stop him from being the last man standing. He is one of the biggest threats to my chances, and that only makes me fight harder to be the best. Maggie Lockheart has a similar effect on me… and I’m salivating at the chance to punch her in the mouth. If that happens, she’ll punch me in the mouth… and we’ll both feel… alive. I want to see Jenova brought to the surface… so that when I eliminate her… I do it against her most dangerous form. Fighting her will make sharing the ring with a bum like Austin St. Peters worth it. I’m surprised he’s even in this match… but he’s probably only here for the catering. Once he’s tossed out in record time, I’m sure he’ll crawl back under the bridge he calls him. I am underwhelmed to see that “Not” Richard Dweck is in this match. Here I was thinking this was for superstars, or at least potential superstars. Instead there’s… this… guy. He could be voted least likely to win this match… and the award would be a huge honor for him, I’m sure. Another non-superstar in this match is Brandon Rivera, who signed with the Legacy brand and was set to make an impact… until he was squashed in his only match. Months later… here he is… maybe? If he finds the arena, he will be out as quickly as Overbaker beat him last time. Speaking of Overbaker… I’m pretty sure that was his only match here, too. What a shame. Who could have predicted that a gigantic chef wouldn’t be a big deal in a pro wrestling company? Oh, just, uhh, anyone. The same goes for Scratch Strange… the street rat who wasn’t even man enough to look Jason Ryan in the eyes. Yeah, I caught that match because I’m a fan of Ryan… and this other guy was just… meh. I’m sure there’s something there if you scratch the surface… pun intended… but I just don’t care to find out. What is it with wrestling companies signing big, dumb oafs and then just letting them sit at home? Yeah, I’m talking about Sebastian Eliades, who has been in Revo1 for a few months and hasn’t even touched the ring yet. Before he could even debut… his opponent caught COVID again. So, again, he sits at home and waits for something to happen… instead of just going out to make it happen. A year ago, I was willing to work and got released from my contract… but this guy can do absolutely nothing and get paid? That’s a little strange. Don’t ya think? I guess the same goes for Angelo, who has had a handful of matches… and hasn’t actually done anything with the time spent here. Out of everyone… the man who has done the most with his time here is Alex Kincaid, though he had a rough time on the last episode of Sin. After a devastating loss to XYZ, we all found out XYZ was moving on to a Sin World Title Match at Remembrance, replacing my friend Sierra who is no longer here. Mayhaps Alex would have fought harder if he had known what was at stake. But also mayhaps he should fight harder in every match, no matter what is at stake. Fight every time like it’s the last time. That’s the advice I have for him… and hopefully he takes it… or else this could be his last chance at a World Title shot. I have no problem ending his hopes and dreams at Remembrance… because this may be my last chance at a World Title shot, too. Who's next? That's the million-dollar question. Once I am victorious at Remembrance, who will I have my eyes set on? It could be XYZ… or Jin Min-Jun… or Damien Carter… or Anya Coyle. For the time being… to keep the mystery alive… any of the four is a great potential matchup against the Child of Fate. Only time will tell. One thing is for certain: I came here for one thing and one thing only… and nothing will stand in my way of ultimate victory. |