Post by Robert Daniels on Sept 28, 2018 22:55:05 GMT -5
Seattle Pro Wrestling Presents
MAINSTREAM 15
SATURDAY - 10/06/2018
AT&T CENTER - SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
MAINSTREAM IS LIVE FROM SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS INSIDE THE AT&T CENTER—THE HOME OF THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS!
MAINSTREAM 15
SATURDAY - 10/06/2018
AT&T CENTER - SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
MAINSTREAM IS LIVE FROM SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS INSIDE THE AT&T CENTER—THE HOME OF THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS!
LOOK OUT!
WHEN I GET TO THE BOTTOM
I GO BACK TO THE TOP OF THE SLIDE
AND I STOP AND TURN AND I GO FOR A RIDE
AND I GET TO THE BOTTOM AND I SEE YOU AGAIN!
YEAH YEAH YEAH!
DO YOU DON'T YOU
WANT ME TO LOVE YOU?
COMIN DOWN FAST
BUT I'M MILES ABOVE YOU
TELL ME TELL ME TELL ME
COME ON TELL ME THE ANSWER
WELL, YOU MAY BE A LOVER
BUT YOU AIN'T NO DANCER
LOOK OUT!
HELTER SKELTER
HELTER SKELTER
HELTER SKELTER
WHEN I GET TO THE BOTTOM
I GO BACK TO THE TOP OF THE SLIDE
AND I STOP AND TURN AND I GO FOR A RIDE
AND I GET TO THE BOTTOM AND I SEE YOU AGAIN!
YEAH YEAH YEAH!
DO YOU DON'T YOU
WANT ME TO LOVE YOU?
COMIN DOWN FAST
BUT I'M MILES ABOVE YOU
TELL ME TELL ME TELL ME
COME ON TELL ME THE ANSWER
WELL, YOU MAY BE A LOVER
BUT YOU AIN'T NO DANCER
LOOK OUT!
HELTER SKELTER
HELTER SKELTER
HELTER SKELTER
Helter Skelter by Zombie/Manson blares from the arena’s PA system and the crowd reacts with a roar as Hammerstein slowly steps through the curtain, followed by his manager, Reese Kennedy. They stop at the top of the stage, smiles on their faces, as Hammerstein takes in the cheers of the San Antonio crowd. He waves his hands towards himself, inviting the crowd to get louder. Kennedy pats him on the back, and Hammerstein makes his way to the ring, stopping only to shake hands with the fans, even taking selfies with a few of the younger fans. He walks up the ring steps, wipes his shoes on the apron, and, as Kennedy holds the ropes open, climbs into the ring. As soon as he’s in the ring, Hammerstein runs to the corner to his left, climbs to the middle rope, and raises his arms in the air before applauding the audience. He goes to the opposite corner, repeating the gesture and taking in the cheers of the crowd. Kennedy stands in the center of the ring, applauding his client. The former World Champion hops down off the turnbuckle and walks over to Kennedy, who has a microphone in hand.
REESE KENNEDY: San Antonio, Texas, allow me to introduce to you the longest reigning, most dominant Seattle Pro World Heavyweight Champion ever, The American Monster….JACOB HAMMERSTEIN!
The AT&T Center erupts as Hammerstein goofily waves to the crowd.
REESE KENNEDY: Before Mr. Hammerstein addresses you all, he's been gracious enough to allow me a moment to speak.
On September Twenty-Second, the longest, most dominant title reign in this company's history came when Scotty Latimer defeated my client one, two, three, in the middle of the ring.
The crowd boos the mention of Latimer’s name. Kennedy raises his hand to get the crowd to quieten down.
REESE KENNEDY: Mr. Latimer went on to make several comments, giving himself credit for the success my client has enjoyed.
Now, my client is far too humble to respond to Mr. Latimer’s claims.
I, on the other hand, am not.
The crowd pops as a sneer crosses Kennedy’s face.
REESE KENNEDY: Where were you, Mr. Latimer, when THIS man was putting in hour after hour in the gym and in the sparring ring, honing his skills and turning himself into the most dominant force this company has ever seen or will ever see?
Where were you, Mr. Latimer, when THIS man was bleeding on six of the seven continents, to represent Seattle Pro Wrestling?
And where were you, Mr. Latimer, when THIS man was not only defending the Seattle Pro World Heavyweight Championship against the best in this company, but like a conquering king, was traveling across the world defending it in other companies against the best competition?
Where were you? I'll tell you, and these people, where you were.
You were either playing footsie with whichever ex-girlfriend you're up to now, whining and crying about not getting your chance, or getting your ass handed to you by Billy Danielson, time after time til you finally found a way to get around him.
The crowd roars as the manager holds court. Hammerstein walks over to him and taps him on the shoulder. Kennedy puts up an index finger.
REESE KENNEDY: Hang on, I'm not quite finished.
Hammerstein shrugs and takes a step back.
REESE KENNEDY: Mr. Latimer, you think that just because you ran the roads with my client, and held the tag rope while he did the Horsemen’s heavy lifting, that you made Hammerstein into the force he is today. That is not only the height of arrogance, but also the height of ignorance.
Had it not been for my client, you, sir, would still be carrying Billy Danielson’s bags and grabbing Coral Rose’s latte’s.
Hammerstein facepalms and shakes his head, a smile on his face.
REESE KENNEDY: In closing, before I take my family on a paid vacation courtesy of my client, I have two words you should keep in the front of your mind, Mr. Latimer. Two words that will hound your every waking moment, and haunt your dreams:
REMATCH CLAUSE!
The crowd pops as Kennedy bows to his client, gives him the microphone and a hug, then walks to a corner to a loud response from the crowd. Hammerstein watches him, grinning and shaking his head.
JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: WOW! Damn, Reese, I didn't know you had it in ya!
Ladies and gentlemen, Reese Kennedy!
The San Antonio crowd chants “REESE! REESE! REESE!” The fans quieten down as Hammerstein raises the microphone. A “HAMMERSTEIN!” chant breaks out. Hammerstein tries to get the crowd to calm down, but every time the chants start to die down on one side of the arena, the other side gets louder, and the chants start up again. Hammerstein mouths the words “Thank you” several times as the chants grow louder. The former World Champion leans against the ropes, a huge smile on his face. When the chants finally die down, Hammerstein steps to the center of the ring.
JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: Damn, that felt good! I honestly never thought I'd hear that chant again without the word “sucks” attached to it.
When I started in this company, I wasn't sure of, well, anything. Here I was, this goofy looking, goofy talking, well, goof. I had no talent, I had no skill set, and I had no real chance of making it in this company, and really, if I'm honest, I had no real chance of making it in this sport.
But you people stood by me. You believed in me, even when I didn't believe in myself. Back about a year-and-a-half ago, in Chicago, Illinois, I fought Declan Black for Seattle Pro Heavyweight Championship. I thought with every ounce of strength, and every ounce of energy that I had. But, it just wasn't enough. Declan beat me. But something funny happened after that match. Those fans gave me a standing ovation. They chanted my name. I had given them my heart, my soul, and everything I had, and they gave me theirs. Here I was, at what should have been, and should have been the lowest point in my career, and I felt like a champion. You fans, all you people, you took me in, and made me feel like a champion.
That's the same feeling I had in Chicago on September 22nd, after Scotty Latimer beat me. It should have been the worst night of my life. But again you people, you fans, made me feel like I was the winner. You all gave me your hearts and your souls. Me? The same guy that for the past year plus, had flipped you off and spit in your faces. You showed me that, even after all the disrespect I've shown you all, you were willing to give me respect, and even love. And in that moment, I felt like, maybe, you were taking me back in.
Hammerstein stops speaking, and lowers the microphone. He wipes his eyes, moved as he recounts the fans’ graciousness and respect towards him.
JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: I don't really know that I deserve it. I've done a lot of bad things, to a lot of good people, and I don't know if they'll ever forgive me.
But if you guys can forgive me after all I've done to you, then I got some hope.
I got some bridges to rebuild, with a lot of good people that I’ve done bad, first and foremost, AJ Knight.
But for now, I just wanna go home and be a husband and a dad.
Holly……
Hammerstein pauses, his eyes welling up.
JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: I know this hasn't been easy for you. You've had to be mom and dad. While I’ve been out here, livin my dream, you’ve been the cornerstone of this family. It wasn't fair to you, but you did it with a smile on your face. I promise you...I promise you….I'm gonna make it up to you and to Zoe. I'm gonna be the husband and father you two deserve.
So…..yeah. I'm goin home for a while. I'm gonna rest my bones, heal some wounds, and, hopefully, rebuild some bonds that I broke.
And on that note.. see you around, guys. I love you all.
Holly, Zoe….Daddy's comin home.
C’mon, Reese.
Hammerstein lays the microphone down on the mat, waves to the fans on all four sides of the ring, then exits to the floor. He walks around the ringside area, shaking hands and sharing high-fives with the fans. He begins walking up the ramp, Kennedy following close behind, when “Until the End” by Breaking Benjamin begins to play. The crowd erupts as AJ Knight steps through the curtain, meeting Hammer halfway on the ramp.
MCKAYLA LEWIS: This should be interesting.
CHARLES HUDSON: Interesting? These two men have been in a bloody war with each other for over a year, and Hammerstein expects Knight to just let bygones be bygones? “Ooops, AJ, I’m sorry I nearly ended your career on several occasions. My bad.” I don’t think AJ’s gonna let this go so easily.
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Then, what are his motives for coming out here? Has he come out here to rain on Hammerstein’s parade? Has he come out for another war with his most hated enemy?
CHARLES HUDSON: We’re about to find out.
AJ KNIGHT: You know something Jacob? I heard the rumors but I thought they were bullshitting me. But I guess I was wrong. You’re really walking away? The way I see it we have some unfinished business.
Reese Kennedy steps in front of AJ and yells at him for his behavior. Hammerstein puts an arm out and moves Kennedy behind him to be safe.
AJ KNIGHT: It was over a year ago as I’m sure you remember Jacob, you left me beaten and bloody in the center of the ring. You tried to end my career, you left my sister and my nephew in tears in the front row. I know you haven’t forgotten that night, I certainly can’t.
Hammerstein is clearly ashamed looking at the floor.
AJ KNIGHT: Since that day, I hated you. Not for what you did to me, but for what you did to him. To my family. For the longest time, what I wanted more than anything to live in a world where Jacob Hammerstein was no more, that led us to August. In that Street Fight I wanted to destroy you, and I was willing to do anything to make it happen. And when I did that I forgot why I was doing it all…
AJ looks uncomfortable
AJ KNIGHT: The whole reason I wanted to destroy you was because of Davey, and what you did to him, but when I watched that match back…
He pauses again
AJ KNIGHT: I couldn’t even believe what I was looking at. I’d lost myself in my desire to end you so badly in that moment, I completely forgot Davey. I wasn’t trying to beat you. I was just trying to hurt you... If he saw that… What would he have thought? What kind of example is that setting for him? I’ve always tried to be the kind of person, he could look up to. I need to set that example now. I need to do the right thing… For Davey’s sake and even for Zoe’s sake, we need to end this now, because if we don’t, sooner or later one of us will end up dead.
AJ drops his microphone and comes nose to nose with Hammerstein… And he sticks out the hand! Hammerstein seems in a state of utter shock, as he looks at it… And he shakes it!
The crowd explodes as the two sworn enemies bury one of the most bitter rivalries in the sport. Kennedy smiles as Hammerstein and Knight exchange words the camera mics can't pick up. As a cameraman moves forward, Reese steps in front of him, blocking his access.
A small, but vocal chant of “THANK YOU, HAMMER!” breaks out in part of the arena. More fans join in, and soon The Key Arena is rocking with the chant:
[THANK—YOU—HAMMER]
[THANK—YOU—HAMMER]
[THANK—YOU—HAMMER]
[THANK—YOU—HAMMER]
[THANK—YOU—HAMMER]
Hammerstein turns and smiles at the crowd, the emotion evident on his face. Kennedy and Knight pat him on the back as they walk through the curtain to the back.