Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2020 21:47:16 GMT -5
~Ceno comes in from the stage, passing the gorilla position, and he is swarmed by a couple reporters. Of course, they’re wearing masks and gloves, and it doesn’t help that the Firestorm is sweating buckets after catching Vonn Richter with the Shock Lock, getting the submission victory.
Given a minute to catch his breath, James signals that he can take a couple questions.~
PR1: James, this is how many wins for you since coming back?
JC: Just the two right now: I’ve only had two matches so far.
PR1: So coming back undefeated?
JC: I refuse to use that word. It’s demeaning to those who are truly running on undefeated streaks. Come back and ask me after my 5th win straight, please.
~A woman raises her hand; she wore a Pride button on her lapel.~
PR2: James Ceno, you have been branded by multiple...
JC: Before you finish that sentence, can you please tell me what you have written down on your notepad, before going anywhere else with that statement?
~The woman is caught by surprise, a little insulted by the interruption, but she shows the note that clearly states “Sexual Harassment”. James sighs.~
JC: Alright, I know what you want to hear, and I have addressed this in GZWA and with GZWA staff. In regards to my past, I have not been formally charged with any sexual misdemeanours, nor have I been investigated for this bullshit I see on Twitter in regards to me being a predator and pedophile. These statements, made by lesser men and women, are made in the spirit of cruelty and spite. I have shared openly, and many times, what I have done and who I did this to, however there is no point in my life or career where I would stoop low enough to assault a minor, whether it be physical, verbal, mental or sexual. Children are children; they exist in an adult’s world to become adults. In the eyes of the law, and in the eyes of logical human beings that aren’t out to attempt hurting me or my career, I have only had relations, sexual or otherwise, with people of age and over the ages of majority in the corresponding state or province, no matter where in the world I am.
~All the reporters take note of this, and Ceno stays there, making sure that there are no more questions. One more hand pops up.~
PR3: According to the tournament bracket, you’re next to face the Starry Plough himself, Pasha. His match with Thomas Snow was no small feat, so how do you feel about facing him?
~James smiles: a legitimate question for once.~
JC: I will save most of my opinions of Pasha for the promotional material released by Trinity Wrestling. Otherwise, please be aware that Pasha is a pleasant individual, and I expect to have a great match with him. I have nothing but respect for him, and I intend to shake his hand before and after the match, no matter what bullshit we put each other through.
Please, no more questions.
~Ceno politely wades through the small press junket and heads to the locker room. He is called out for one more question.~
PR4: Mr. Ceno, what do you think about Cancel Culture!?
~James stops in his tracks and takes a deep breath, walking over to the junket.~
JC: Cancel Culture is a cancer; they have not called me out once but they attack people like Daniel Dream without much more reason than having a stable called the Mad Clan? It is utterly tripe, and they have nothing to do with Trinity Wrestling. When I get to the top of the mountain, I will hoist the Trinity World Heavyweight Championship high over my head and wear it with pride every damn night I come to the ring! I will confront Cancel Culture, regardless of who gets in my way, and I will crush it before it infects Trinity for good.
~James angrily turns away and storms off into the locker room.~
Given a minute to catch his breath, James signals that he can take a couple questions.~
PR1: James, this is how many wins for you since coming back?
JC: Just the two right now: I’ve only had two matches so far.
PR1: So coming back undefeated?
JC: I refuse to use that word. It’s demeaning to those who are truly running on undefeated streaks. Come back and ask me after my 5th win straight, please.
~A woman raises her hand; she wore a Pride button on her lapel.~
PR2: James Ceno, you have been branded by multiple...
JC: Before you finish that sentence, can you please tell me what you have written down on your notepad, before going anywhere else with that statement?
~The woman is caught by surprise, a little insulted by the interruption, but she shows the note that clearly states “Sexual Harassment”. James sighs.~
JC: Alright, I know what you want to hear, and I have addressed this in GZWA and with GZWA staff. In regards to my past, I have not been formally charged with any sexual misdemeanours, nor have I been investigated for this bullshit I see on Twitter in regards to me being a predator and pedophile. These statements, made by lesser men and women, are made in the spirit of cruelty and spite. I have shared openly, and many times, what I have done and who I did this to, however there is no point in my life or career where I would stoop low enough to assault a minor, whether it be physical, verbal, mental or sexual. Children are children; they exist in an adult’s world to become adults. In the eyes of the law, and in the eyes of logical human beings that aren’t out to attempt hurting me or my career, I have only had relations, sexual or otherwise, with people of age and over the ages of majority in the corresponding state or province, no matter where in the world I am.
~All the reporters take note of this, and Ceno stays there, making sure that there are no more questions. One more hand pops up.~
PR3: According to the tournament bracket, you’re next to face the Starry Plough himself, Pasha. His match with Thomas Snow was no small feat, so how do you feel about facing him?
~James smiles: a legitimate question for once.~
JC: I will save most of my opinions of Pasha for the promotional material released by Trinity Wrestling. Otherwise, please be aware that Pasha is a pleasant individual, and I expect to have a great match with him. I have nothing but respect for him, and I intend to shake his hand before and after the match, no matter what bullshit we put each other through.
Please, no more questions.
~Ceno politely wades through the small press junket and heads to the locker room. He is called out for one more question.~
PR4: Mr. Ceno, what do you think about Cancel Culture!?
~James stops in his tracks and takes a deep breath, walking over to the junket.~
JC: Cancel Culture is a cancer; they have not called me out once but they attack people like Daniel Dream without much more reason than having a stable called the Mad Clan? It is utterly tripe, and they have nothing to do with Trinity Wrestling. When I get to the top of the mountain, I will hoist the Trinity World Heavyweight Championship high over my head and wear it with pride every damn night I come to the ring! I will confront Cancel Culture, regardless of who gets in my way, and I will crush it before it infects Trinity for good.
~James angrily turns away and storms off into the locker room.~