Post by Konrad Raab on Sept 12, 2019 10:15:32 GMT
Understanding Zane and what he's going through with some advice from Zane. Chicago, Illinois. Saturday 17th November (Off camera)
It was that day where it was only Friday he got back to America after having to deal with a European tour for Supreme Championship Wrestling on top of having to deal with a ton of paperwork regarding Konrad and Fizz adopting a teenage boy Sebastian in the future. Still, a ton of things needing to be sorted regarding that and he wanted Sebastian in his family right away. Of course, he had double checked Mattia's paperwork as well to make sure his bills were up to scratch and how he's doing in his new job as a mechanic to fix all forms of transport apart from planes and boats which is going well so far for him.
However, Konrad had bigger fish to fry regarding Zane Scott. Of course, Konrad could've sought revenge on Zane for costing his dreams of being a title contender which he hasn't had a title shot since August. They agreed to meet in a pub, although Konrad didn't want an alcoholic drink, especially he refuses to drink before he fights due to how strict he is with his diet regarding matches coming up.
Things certainly need to be discussed between the two or rather as to why Konrad didn't feel he needed to seek revenge on Zane for his attack and he stands outside to wait for Zane. Zane manages to get there five minutes later and he along with Konrad walked in the pub and asking for drinks, although Konrad wanted orange juice and Zane went for diet coke. They sat at a two-seat table and Zane talks.
Zane: “You have every reason to be upset with me. That you aren't is...surprising...and admittedly a little suspicious.”
Konrad Raab: “I know you seemed shocked when I said I don't want to seek revenge on you, but I might as well beat myself up if I was upset with you.”
Zane: “I don't follow.”
Konrad Raab: “You know I joined UGWC back in May? It was down to my depression at the time. Fact is, I saw tag champions basically sitting on their title reigns for many months and I spoke up about it and other things I really shouldn't have said. I should've left earlier, but I also did things I shouldn't have done too, but I walked away from the company and I joined UGWC.”
Zane: “You had a choice to make and you made it. I can appreciate that. Depression is a tough monster to beat.”
Konrad Raab: “It is indeed. Believe me. I was in a very bad state, even putting myself down just like you did. I had a break from everything in June to be on a mental training course because back then, my mentality was really poor.”
It occurred now as to why Konrad understood about Zane's depression as Konrad had a long history, especially this year when things were going to pot and Konrad takes a sip of his orange juice to continue.
Konrad Raab: “Although it can be said that real-life problems with my wife affected it as well. I just had to walk away and come here because I never felt the competition as I get in UGWC. It got me down. I was sick and neglecting my own personal hygiene cos I was really bad.”
Zane: “I'm sympathetic to your situation and I'm happy for you that you beat it. Don't take it personally if I don't want to be friends with you. It's not. I'm not in a 'friend-making' mood right now.”
Konrad Raab: “I understand. I felt the same when I returned to wrestling that I wanted to focus just on me and proving everyone wrong instead of trying to make friends. You have your issues with Donovan Hastings and right now, your main focus should be on him.”
Zane: “It is. That aside, as I said, I'm sorry that I laid you out at 'Battleground'. Again, that wasn't personal. All of my rage came out that night. I would have laid out literally anyone in front of me at that moment.”
Konrad nods, something he knows a lot about as he discussed with Zane and Konrad does see that Zane can't trust himself, even if they were a team on Monday against the cooperative champions of Angelica Vaughn and Dave Rydell and he speaks again after taking a couple of sips of his orange juice.
Konrad Raab: “I don't remember a lot of things I did or said during my depression times, but I've got a mental trainer by my side now to guide me to not repeat me going down that path ever again.”
Zane: “I'm glad you feel it's a benefit to you that you've certainly changed. That said, I do feel it's time for me to say this to you.”
Konrad Raab: “What's that?”
Zane: “I know that you want to earn your championship matches and I respect that, but we have the purse system for a reason. It's not immoral to use it.”
That hit right on the button which was true, Konrad hadn't really talked about or taken many opportunities for title shots. Zane couldn't be more right than what he said to Konrad right now as he thinks what to say and he speaks while shaking his head.
Konrad Raab: “I refuse to pay for title shots. Paying your way to the top is degrading. I lose my self-respect if I stooped that low just to have a title shot.”
Zane: “It's not 'stooping low'. It's how the system works here. I can appreciate someone who respects wrestling too much to do anything that he thinks degrades it, but still, it's how things work here. You're not insulting the sport that way...and it's not just for title shots. Speaking of which, which title do you want to go for?”
Konrad Raab: “All, but Chaos title. Nobody wants to see me as a hardcore champion because I'd be the worst Chaos champion in history as I don't like using weapons to win matches.”
Zane: “You've mentioned Cross-Hemisphere title a bit. I warn you though, the Cross-Hemisphere Championship is just as respected here as the World Championship is. That Championship is all about respect.”
Konrad nodded, it was the same thing his mental trainer Jerry Flack had said to him time and time again is to go for titles, the problem was Konrad's win-loss record was nowhere near ready for a title opportunity and he wasn't focused on titles right now. However, he says this.
Konrad Raab: “I'll keep that in mind, but you won't ever see me unless I'm forced to by another wrestler pay for title shots. Hasn't started in my career and it never will.”
Zane: “I understand, but you do need to get out of your comfort zone and take risks. Let's talk about the tag match. I know what you think of Dave Rydell, what about Angelica Vaughn?”
Konrad Raab: “Truth been told, apart from being a really talented wrestler with some huge wins in the bag, I don't really know what to say as it's the first time me and Angelica have fought against each other. I'm more focused on getting Dave to be honest as I still don't understand his attack on me at all.”
Zane: “You were the collateral damage of the on-again, the off-again rivalry between Phrixus and Rydell.”
Konrad Raab: “I've always wanted a one on one match against Phrixus since after the cooperation title match because of it and same with Dave Rydell too. I assume you've got history with Dave too.”
Zane: “All three of us have a lot of... violent history. If you're going to go for either of them, make sure that you're ready. Neither one is an easy mark. I understand that you were and still could be upset over what I did at 'Battleground', but I think we need to focus on Monday."
Konrad nods, he did at least get answers for Zane's attack, although he knew the answer anyway just from previous experience of depression in May time when he joined UGWC after a nightmare he had in another company he completely buried in the past and says this.
Konrad Raab: “I was, but I'm sure we can work together to defeat the shaky team of Dave and Angelica who have problems, but we don't because of my understanding you're actions and willing to put the incident to bed. I personally want you to kick Donovan's ass for stabbing you in the back.”
Zane: “I just want answers from him. Whatever violence happens after that is on him. This isn't about revenge. Giving in to revenge would negate everything I've fought for so hard to change about myself.”
Konrad Raab: “That's the way to do it. I got to go and check on Mattia to see if he's alright with the bills side of things. I'll see you in the ring on Monday and we'll work together until we defeat Angelica and Dave Rydell in the middle of the ring.”
Zane leaves Raab as he finished his orange juice and he leaves to head towards Mattia's house to see if he was alright and if he wanted to hang out, while Zane went to do his own thing, being with his buddies to talk about different things, including the cooperative match coming up for the pair of them.
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Opponent I have no history with and another who I got history with youtube.com shoot (On camera)
“So this week, me and Zane are teaming up against Angelica Vaughn and Dave Rydell. It's interesting because I didn't think I'd be facing the cooperative champions. I explained last week as to why I have no plans to seek revenge on Zane because I'd be kicking my own ass if I did, being a hypocrite due to me actually understanding Zane. I know Hastings has been hiding from Zane, refusing to explain his answers to him.
From what I heard, I respect Angelica for not wanting to be apart of the whole handicap mess. It shows how much respect she has not only for her opponent but for this business as well as I would've done the same thing, refusing to beat down Zane the easy way. I know also she's had big wins in her career, especially against Team Kickass with Dave and the solo's win against the UGWC champion Alan Wallace himself.
However, there's one thing I want to ask you, why didn't you challenge Alan for the UGWC title after you've defeated him clean? If I was in your position, I'd actually challenge Alan for the title. Just leaving that question there. I understand you're a tag champion, but that shouldn't stop you going for the UGWC title. Thing is I can only compliment you on your achievements because I don't have much to say due to us never facing off in the ring and I wish you the best of luck and bring everything you have to me.
Sadly, I know us having a respectful and fair match will be taken away from us by Dave Rydell who I still want a solo's match or even a handicap match against him and Phrixus Deimos. I don't care, I'd be willing to face you any day and you honestly think I'd be stupid to listen and care for your comments? That's what the old Konrad would do, but the new Konrad doesn't give a damn because I don't talk crap to people I'm not fighting.
I guess you'll bring up that I should've attacked Zane last week, but unlike your attack on me, I understand why Zane did. Your attack was unnecessary when the tag match had nothing to do with you unless you've aligned yourself with Phrixus. I give you credit you've done well since you got back and being tag champions with Angelica, but at the same time, I know you and Angelica have had a rocky partnership with disagreements going on for some reason.
There's nothing more I want to do than to get my hands on you Dave for what you've done along with my handicap challenge out there because I can be confident on defeating you and Phrixus by myself without any assistance to do so and Zane might be more focused on Angelica, my eyes are on you and you'll witness me beating the ice out of you with my cold hands and defeat you in the middle of the ring.
I respect my tag partner and respect Angelica, but Dave out of the ring is someone I can't for his own actions. We get you guys have chemistry, but you both are in a rocky relationship together. Me and Zane don't have that because while he feels I shouldn't trust him, we'll work together to defeat the reigning cooperative belts because me and Zane want to win so badly, especially me getting my hands on Dave to finish things up.
Tomorrow night in Chicago, we will be ready to take you both on and none of you are walking away from the match either because we will pin one of you in the middle of the ring and be successful maybe as a cooperative team, who knows, but we have the best team and you amongst yourselves to argue and cause problems, we'll take the win by that advantage against us and you both will be prepared to be destroyed by Zane and The Iceman.”
It was that day where it was only Friday he got back to America after having to deal with a European tour for Supreme Championship Wrestling on top of having to deal with a ton of paperwork regarding Konrad and Fizz adopting a teenage boy Sebastian in the future. Still, a ton of things needing to be sorted regarding that and he wanted Sebastian in his family right away. Of course, he had double checked Mattia's paperwork as well to make sure his bills were up to scratch and how he's doing in his new job as a mechanic to fix all forms of transport apart from planes and boats which is going well so far for him.
However, Konrad had bigger fish to fry regarding Zane Scott. Of course, Konrad could've sought revenge on Zane for costing his dreams of being a title contender which he hasn't had a title shot since August. They agreed to meet in a pub, although Konrad didn't want an alcoholic drink, especially he refuses to drink before he fights due to how strict he is with his diet regarding matches coming up.
Things certainly need to be discussed between the two or rather as to why Konrad didn't feel he needed to seek revenge on Zane for his attack and he stands outside to wait for Zane. Zane manages to get there five minutes later and he along with Konrad walked in the pub and asking for drinks, although Konrad wanted orange juice and Zane went for diet coke. They sat at a two-seat table and Zane talks.
Zane: “You have every reason to be upset with me. That you aren't is...surprising...and admittedly a little suspicious.”
Konrad Raab: “I know you seemed shocked when I said I don't want to seek revenge on you, but I might as well beat myself up if I was upset with you.”
Zane: “I don't follow.”
Konrad Raab: “You know I joined UGWC back in May? It was down to my depression at the time. Fact is, I saw tag champions basically sitting on their title reigns for many months and I spoke up about it and other things I really shouldn't have said. I should've left earlier, but I also did things I shouldn't have done too, but I walked away from the company and I joined UGWC.”
Zane: “You had a choice to make and you made it. I can appreciate that. Depression is a tough monster to beat.”
Konrad Raab: “It is indeed. Believe me. I was in a very bad state, even putting myself down just like you did. I had a break from everything in June to be on a mental training course because back then, my mentality was really poor.”
It occurred now as to why Konrad understood about Zane's depression as Konrad had a long history, especially this year when things were going to pot and Konrad takes a sip of his orange juice to continue.
Konrad Raab: “Although it can be said that real-life problems with my wife affected it as well. I just had to walk away and come here because I never felt the competition as I get in UGWC. It got me down. I was sick and neglecting my own personal hygiene cos I was really bad.”
Zane: “I'm sympathetic to your situation and I'm happy for you that you beat it. Don't take it personally if I don't want to be friends with you. It's not. I'm not in a 'friend-making' mood right now.”
Konrad Raab: “I understand. I felt the same when I returned to wrestling that I wanted to focus just on me and proving everyone wrong instead of trying to make friends. You have your issues with Donovan Hastings and right now, your main focus should be on him.”
Zane: “It is. That aside, as I said, I'm sorry that I laid you out at 'Battleground'. Again, that wasn't personal. All of my rage came out that night. I would have laid out literally anyone in front of me at that moment.”
Konrad nods, something he knows a lot about as he discussed with Zane and Konrad does see that Zane can't trust himself, even if they were a team on Monday against the cooperative champions of Angelica Vaughn and Dave Rydell and he speaks again after taking a couple of sips of his orange juice.
Konrad Raab: “I don't remember a lot of things I did or said during my depression times, but I've got a mental trainer by my side now to guide me to not repeat me going down that path ever again.”
Zane: “I'm glad you feel it's a benefit to you that you've certainly changed. That said, I do feel it's time for me to say this to you.”
Konrad Raab: “What's that?”
Zane: “I know that you want to earn your championship matches and I respect that, but we have the purse system for a reason. It's not immoral to use it.”
That hit right on the button which was true, Konrad hadn't really talked about or taken many opportunities for title shots. Zane couldn't be more right than what he said to Konrad right now as he thinks what to say and he speaks while shaking his head.
Konrad Raab: “I refuse to pay for title shots. Paying your way to the top is degrading. I lose my self-respect if I stooped that low just to have a title shot.”
Zane: “It's not 'stooping low'. It's how the system works here. I can appreciate someone who respects wrestling too much to do anything that he thinks degrades it, but still, it's how things work here. You're not insulting the sport that way...and it's not just for title shots. Speaking of which, which title do you want to go for?”
Konrad Raab: “All, but Chaos title. Nobody wants to see me as a hardcore champion because I'd be the worst Chaos champion in history as I don't like using weapons to win matches.”
Zane: “You've mentioned Cross-Hemisphere title a bit. I warn you though, the Cross-Hemisphere Championship is just as respected here as the World Championship is. That Championship is all about respect.”
Konrad nodded, it was the same thing his mental trainer Jerry Flack had said to him time and time again is to go for titles, the problem was Konrad's win-loss record was nowhere near ready for a title opportunity and he wasn't focused on titles right now. However, he says this.
Konrad Raab: “I'll keep that in mind, but you won't ever see me unless I'm forced to by another wrestler pay for title shots. Hasn't started in my career and it never will.”
Zane: “I understand, but you do need to get out of your comfort zone and take risks. Let's talk about the tag match. I know what you think of Dave Rydell, what about Angelica Vaughn?”
Konrad Raab: “Truth been told, apart from being a really talented wrestler with some huge wins in the bag, I don't really know what to say as it's the first time me and Angelica have fought against each other. I'm more focused on getting Dave to be honest as I still don't understand his attack on me at all.”
Zane: “You were the collateral damage of the on-again, the off-again rivalry between Phrixus and Rydell.”
Konrad Raab: “I've always wanted a one on one match against Phrixus since after the cooperation title match because of it and same with Dave Rydell too. I assume you've got history with Dave too.”
Zane: “All three of us have a lot of... violent history. If you're going to go for either of them, make sure that you're ready. Neither one is an easy mark. I understand that you were and still could be upset over what I did at 'Battleground', but I think we need to focus on Monday."
Konrad nods, he did at least get answers for Zane's attack, although he knew the answer anyway just from previous experience of depression in May time when he joined UGWC after a nightmare he had in another company he completely buried in the past and says this.
Konrad Raab: “I was, but I'm sure we can work together to defeat the shaky team of Dave and Angelica who have problems, but we don't because of my understanding you're actions and willing to put the incident to bed. I personally want you to kick Donovan's ass for stabbing you in the back.”
Zane: “I just want answers from him. Whatever violence happens after that is on him. This isn't about revenge. Giving in to revenge would negate everything I've fought for so hard to change about myself.”
Konrad Raab: “That's the way to do it. I got to go and check on Mattia to see if he's alright with the bills side of things. I'll see you in the ring on Monday and we'll work together until we defeat Angelica and Dave Rydell in the middle of the ring.”
Zane leaves Raab as he finished his orange juice and he leaves to head towards Mattia's house to see if he was alright and if he wanted to hang out, while Zane went to do his own thing, being with his buddies to talk about different things, including the cooperative match coming up for the pair of them.
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Opponent I have no history with and another who I got history with youtube.com shoot (On camera)
“So this week, me and Zane are teaming up against Angelica Vaughn and Dave Rydell. It's interesting because I didn't think I'd be facing the cooperative champions. I explained last week as to why I have no plans to seek revenge on Zane because I'd be kicking my own ass if I did, being a hypocrite due to me actually understanding Zane. I know Hastings has been hiding from Zane, refusing to explain his answers to him.
From what I heard, I respect Angelica for not wanting to be apart of the whole handicap mess. It shows how much respect she has not only for her opponent but for this business as well as I would've done the same thing, refusing to beat down Zane the easy way. I know also she's had big wins in her career, especially against Team Kickass with Dave and the solo's win against the UGWC champion Alan Wallace himself.
However, there's one thing I want to ask you, why didn't you challenge Alan for the UGWC title after you've defeated him clean? If I was in your position, I'd actually challenge Alan for the title. Just leaving that question there. I understand you're a tag champion, but that shouldn't stop you going for the UGWC title. Thing is I can only compliment you on your achievements because I don't have much to say due to us never facing off in the ring and I wish you the best of luck and bring everything you have to me.
Sadly, I know us having a respectful and fair match will be taken away from us by Dave Rydell who I still want a solo's match or even a handicap match against him and Phrixus Deimos. I don't care, I'd be willing to face you any day and you honestly think I'd be stupid to listen and care for your comments? That's what the old Konrad would do, but the new Konrad doesn't give a damn because I don't talk crap to people I'm not fighting.
I guess you'll bring up that I should've attacked Zane last week, but unlike your attack on me, I understand why Zane did. Your attack was unnecessary when the tag match had nothing to do with you unless you've aligned yourself with Phrixus. I give you credit you've done well since you got back and being tag champions with Angelica, but at the same time, I know you and Angelica have had a rocky partnership with disagreements going on for some reason.
There's nothing more I want to do than to get my hands on you Dave for what you've done along with my handicap challenge out there because I can be confident on defeating you and Phrixus by myself without any assistance to do so and Zane might be more focused on Angelica, my eyes are on you and you'll witness me beating the ice out of you with my cold hands and defeat you in the middle of the ring.
I respect my tag partner and respect Angelica, but Dave out of the ring is someone I can't for his own actions. We get you guys have chemistry, but you both are in a rocky relationship together. Me and Zane don't have that because while he feels I shouldn't trust him, we'll work together to defeat the reigning cooperative belts because me and Zane want to win so badly, especially me getting my hands on Dave to finish things up.
Tomorrow night in Chicago, we will be ready to take you both on and none of you are walking away from the match either because we will pin one of you in the middle of the ring and be successful maybe as a cooperative team, who knows, but we have the best team and you amongst yourselves to argue and cause problems, we'll take the win by that advantage against us and you both will be prepared to be destroyed by Zane and The Iceman.”