Promo Round-Up: Continuum Stream

[OrochiGeese]

[John:] "Hello folks. Continuum-1 is on the horizon and, with it, the official start of the Universal Championship league.  Over the next week we will be airing pre-recorded segments with many of the wrestlers in the league, organized by Block, who have not yet gone on record as to their thoughts. We are going to hear about their goals, expectations, and messages for their expected competitors.  But before I turn it over to the wrestlers, I am going to first examine any specific history that is shared by the participants of each block."

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Rivalry Round-Up


Block A: Alicia Gordon, Kurt Sanders, Tsaoring Chou, Wang Gom-Bu, Jason Hyde

In the past few months, Kurt has drawn the ire of Alicia Gordon by stealing the OG-Joshi World Championship Title belt and patronizingly offering it to her at "Catalyst" in place of her earned UBL NEXUS Championship. 

Kurt also cheated Wang Gom-Bu during their match in round 2 of the Universal Circuit Title Tournament.  And, although he doesn't have documented history with Tsaoring Chou, many have heard Kurt intentionally use outdated language referring to his background in a (successful) attempt to upset people.   Wang and Tsaoring also have history of the more competitive kind.  They faced each other in the first round of the Universal Circuit Title Tournament.  Chou, the number eight seed, almost upset Wang, the number one seed.  It is said that these two have actually gained each other's respect over the past few years due to their match and time spent in the UBL dojo training. We'll see how that is tested in the league.

Alicia Gordon is the one only in this Block that has history with Jason Hyde. The two were originally on friendly terms due to Alicia's friendship with Jason's sister, Angelica. Jason, Alicia, and Thunder Strike then presented a united front against the Orochi Army in 2008. But then Jason joined Jinchuu in 2011. Not only did he team with the brother of Alicia's hated enemy Robin, but he also helped injure Thunder Strike: Alicia's best friend. Jason renounced Jinchuu before they were eliminated by Geese but one wonders if there is any lingering resentment. Furthermore, Jason holds the highest profile victories and most success in UBL in Block A aside from Alicia Gordon. So, personal or not, there has to be a sense of rivalry there.

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Block B: Cosmic K*I*D, RYOMA, Wonderland, Brandr Hoff, Thomas Mills


This is the only Block that does not have any specific pre-existing rivalries.  In fact, aside from a match a few years ago between RYOMA and Wonderland that the latter won, none of these wrestlers have ever competed against each other.  As a result, I will talk more about their prospects in this league based on their careers so far.

All five of them have held singles Championships, but only one of them have done so in the UBL.  Cosmic K*I*D won the "Space-Time Continuum Championship" multiple times and was the winner of the inaugural Universal Championship League in 1999.  However, he left UBL after that and only returned as part of a shadow participant in Jinchuu along with James Ward.  He lost a World Heavyweight Championship match against Corey O'Brian, making him the second wrestler on this Block to lose to Corey along with RYOMA. 

Despite RYOMA not winning any singles gold here, falling short against Corey and Matthew Rivers, he was part of perhaps the most dominant tag team in UBL history: Sun & Moon.  We heard from RYOMA recently in a Matsuki Holdings press conference so he is exempt from this round-up.   

Brandr Hoff is coming off a disappointing 2019 with losses to Kazuo Saji and Sirius Mask...later revealed to be Alicia Gordon.  A growing sense of frustration and urgency has entered into his personality of late.  The same goes for Thomas Mills who can't seem to buy a win despite his family's money.  Although a former Champion in the Prestige Paywall Wrestling promotion, the potential many saw in him here has not yet been realized.

As for Wonderland, I have no idea why he is even here because he refuses to speak to the press. But make no mistake about it - you have to label him a top contender for this entire league, let alone Block. We're talking about a former FPCPP World Championship who dethroned Geese Walker in the prime of his "Orochi Geese" campaign.  From what I've heard, Wonderland hasn't lost a step.  Say what you will, I still think he looks like former UBL NEXUS Champion Karl Wunderlin...

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Block C: Corey O'Brian, Joachim, Tetsu Gushiken, Charles Langford, THRASH Ogawa

It's a toss-up between which Block has more wrestlers that dislike each other: this one or Block D.

Corey O'Brian has no previous history with anyone here except for Joachim but that history speaks volumes. Joachim was a highly ranked member of Destiny around the time Corey's best friend, Xander Starr, got brutally attacked by Agent 1: a member of Gauntlet Security working for Destiny. While Joachim has continually disavowed any connection to this attack and put distance between himself and Destiny, Corey still does not seem to trust him. The two faced off in a very violent triple threat match last two with two Championships on the line. One fall ended when Agent 1 lured Corey away from the ring for a count-out. Questions remain about Joachim's role in that.

Hate is a strong word, and I'm not sure it's one that's in Tetsu Gushiken's vocabulary. But, if it is, he may feel that toward Charles Langford. Not only did Charles break the arm of Tetsu's mentor RYOMA last year, but Charles is also the mentor, attorney, and enabler of Kurt Sanders. Charles has supported Kurt while doing such things as stealing Tetsu's Universal Circuit Title belt away for close to a year. Furthermore, in his role as attorney, Charles played a significant role in having Kazuo Saji, one of Tetsu's best friends, suspended from the UBL for 9 months. Saji, for his part, defeated Charles a few weeks ago as part of Sierra Wrestling Association's World Open league: earning himself a measure of revenge. We know that Tetsu and Charles will each place bulls-eyes on each other.

THRASH Ogawa is the only man on the Continuum Tour roster to also be on the Dimensional Tour roster. That is because he is the current Universal Circuit Champion. Time will tell whether "pulling double duty" will slow him down or further motivate him by allowing him to fight everyone he can get his hands on. As for rivalries, he has one friendly and one considerably less. THRASH was in the same match where Charles broke RYOMA's arm and he's also the one who finally defeated Tetsu for the Title. However, there is no ill will toward THRASH and Tetsu. To the contrary, the two seem to respect each other very much after the series of matches they had. But as THRASH does not respect Kurt, I believe he won't hold back against Charles. I also hear that Jasper Woodruff has been making noise, and that means a lot of noise, about challenging for THRASH's Title. THRASH seems to be in the middle of the Matsuki Holdings vs. 3 of a Kind feud and I don't think he minds that one bit.

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Block D: Geese Walker, Matthew Rivers, Kazuo Saji, James Ward, Bak Fu

There will be blood spilled in this Block, I have no doubt about it.

Geese Walker has finally returned to the UBL a year after suffering a severe, behavior-altering, concussion at the hands of Matthew Rivers during his shocking defection to Destiny. I have asked Arthur many times who decided to put these two in the same block and he just smiled and said "karma did." Now, I have no idea what state of mind Matthew Rivers is in at the moment. Ruby Moreno, who recruited Matthew over to Destiny, has left UBL as she promised Robin Walker. No one seems to be 'controlling' Matthew who appeared less than capable of independent thought in the past year. Whether any of this will give Geese pause from seeking revenge is another matter.

But it's not just Matthew Rivers that Geese has a bone to pick with, it's James Ward. Despite being one of the public and private architects of the Jinchuu plan, James never had to face direct comeuppance against Geese. Mr. Clyde and Mr. Figaro ended Ward's part of the plan, along with Cosmic K*I*D's. But Geese ended Jinchuu by defeating and then, more crucially, reconciling with Kyle Walker. This league is the first chance that Geese will have to directly confront James Ward. Keep in mind that Ward had a crucial role in one of the most grisly attacks in UBL history on Geese: using his old "Centurion" character helmet to smash him in the head as Kyle put him in the hospital. Geese is set to face James much earlier than Matthew. So, if I was Rivers, I'd pay very close attention to whether or not Ward has to get carted out of the arena and put on the permanently injured list.

But we're not done here by a long shot. Kazuo Saji also has some history with Geese and Matthew Rivers. Saji entered the world of wrestling around the time Geese retired. It seems there was some early hostility there leading to a few confrontations. While I've heard that it has been mostly smoothed over by the passing of years and an earning of Geese's respect, there may still be some lingering bad blood. Saji has a lot in common with Geese if you look at career trajectories and the way that Matsuki Holdings played a constructive role in Saji's career much as Orochi Army did for Geese. As for Rivers and Saji, the two had a rivalry as part of Saji's role in Front Lines. Rivers would repeatedly test him and challenge him to be his best. Saji could never get a victory over Rivers and Rivers claimed it was because Saji was not taking his career seriously enough. That was over 5 years ago though and Saji has significantly matured. However, now it is Saji who is disappointed by Rivers' actions over the past year.

Bak Fu and James Ward, as the Centurion, were each participants of the last Universal Champions League which took place in 2007. Although no direct hostility resulted, Bak defeated James in ten seconds. We know that James participated in that league as his old comedic Centurion character to lull Geese into a false sense of security. So even if that loss to Bak helped retain Ward's cover, he still may have resentment against Bak Fu for the way in which it went down. After all, plan or not, getting put down in ten seconds by Bak's Hellbound finisher doesn't sound like something one would reminisce about, provided they even remember it.  Geese and Bak Fu also faced off in the league and to a controversial result. Geese kicked Bak in the throat with a sharp edge in his boot toward the end of their match. This caused excessive bleeding and led to a submission victory for Geese using the Orochi Clutch. That isn't something one can do to Bak and expect him to forget. Furthermore, Bak was part of a general war between Geese and the Clan McLanahan which dated back to McPro. While Geese is no longer the same tyrant he was, Bak Fu isn't one to fully put the past behind him.


So there you have it! Will the competitors be motivated or distracted by these years of rivalries? It is hard to tell but they will undoubtedly color the pursuit of the Infinite Continuum Championship.

Join us later this week as we hear from some of the Block A participants!

[OrochiGeese]

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Block A - NEXUS

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*We fade into a very serene park where Tsaoring Chou is leading a Tai Chi class with a few students. He is wearing loose fitting white clothes with his hair in his usual bun. The class concludes and, after a few minutes of light stretching, one of the students he's working with approaches him. Chou nods and the student pulls out their cell phone camera.*

[Chou:] "Hello to all my fans and fellow wrestlers in the Universal Battle League."

*Tsaoring bows*

[Chou:] "I would like to first thank Sir Arthur Wingate for including me as a participant in the Universal Championship league for the chance to become the first Infinite Continuum Championship.

This is the biggest opportunity of my entire career and I am already humbled for just being chosen. However, I am also driven by it. I can not allow a poor performance to prove Arthur wrong for choosing me, or my fans for cheering for me. I must dig deeper than I ever have before to find a more potent spark of competition that has alluded me to this point.

And yet, the more one desires something in the face of previous failures, the greater the chance that gnawing desire can manifest in counterproductive or even malicious ways. That is why I am attempting to counter balance it by achieving peace through meditation. This league promises to be a grueling marathon rather than a sprint. And so I must strive to maintain an even keel throughout it: to bolster my spirit with every victory or defeat.

Many of my fellow competitors will undoubtedly have caustic words for each other before and during the competition. In doing so, they are compromising their own focus and sullying everyone's efforts.

I am well aware of the challenges posed by the wrestlers in my Block and in the entire league. But all I have to offer in response is a prayer for everyone to be led by their best selves: in and out of the ring. If we commune with that guide, I believe that the Championship journey and destination will enrich us all."

*Tsaoring bows again and the camera is shut off.*

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*We fade into a room with two men and a UBL banner on the back wall. Wang Gom-Bu is in his usual wrestling attire and is joined by his long-term manager, Archibald Snow, who has donned a 3-piece white suit.*

[Snow:] "Arthur - you did fine work here, you really did. *claps*

And, as your biggest career rival, it isn't easy for me to say this. But I'm even a little proud of you.  I can understand why Geese Walker chose you, all those years ago, to be the new owner of this place. You have vision, the strength to keep to it, and you don't shy away from details. It couldn't have been easy to negotiate a league where five Titles are essentially on the line, but you did it with aplomb. And you chose the participants wisely."

*Archibald smiles with a gleam in his eye and pats the gigantic arm of Wang.*

[Snow:] "Of course, some picks were more obvious than others, but we can't let that cheapen your accomplishments. The fact is, you had the wisdom to make Wang an early pick and you're gonna get rewarded for that. Wang's eventual victory will reflect highly on your judgement, that is for sure! I don't even mind that you loaded up this Block with some fighters. I don't take offense. No, I relish it and I know Wang does too. So let's take a second and see who we got here.

Tsaoring Chou - a gentleman and a true competitor.  Despite being the last seed, he gave Wang quite a fight in that Tournament. And Wang may be too proud to admit it, but I think he took a liking to the little guy's efforts. That whole 'size of the heart of the dog' line proved to be misleading though, since the biggest dog won that fight. But Chou - you could always earn runner-up placement in this Block and I'd be lying if I said we both weren't rooting for you.

Alicia Gordon - NEXUS Champion and a fierce fighter.  As an analyst, I can't easily find a weakness.  And I've always fancied myself as a citizen of a progressive world so I'm all for your participation. I can't even say you've never faced anyone as big as Wang either. I know Juli Krieger isn't so far in your rear view mirror that you forgot about her. But as a point of contrast, realize that she fought for different reasons than Wang. This man isn't out to hurt you, not on anyone's orders or his own desires, but he'll do what he has to do to earn that victory. Wang wants a Championship and, I would argue, that makes this mountain even more dangerous than that German tank for hire you once faced.

Kurt Sanders - you're a dirty cheat and we all know it. But this time, this time I hope you notice I'm not getting so perspired and agitated when I say it. No, we ain't letting you off the hook for how you beat Wang in the tournament, but I'm on to you now. And so I make this promise. Wang is more in control over his emotions than anyone else that you'll face. So, for a man who feasts on anger, be prepared to suffer through famine."

*Snow smiles as Wang gives a stoic look to the camera.*

[Snow:] "Now, Jason Hyde - you and Wang are going to be Block A representatives on Continuum 1. That's a tall order you both have to face, and even taller for you going against this man. I know the victories you've pulled off in just these types of leagues and size disparity situations but I got news for you. Those were as an underdog. Since then, you've established yourself and, believe it or not, a man twice your size is coming in with more to prove. You're the target now, not the marksman. That should change your thinking just a little. Allow me to indulge myself in some history.

Arthur started his career after me and so, by the time we faced off, I was the veteran.  And I let him know it, win after glorious win.  But he was a prodigy, it doesn't pain me to admit it, and he found a way to put me down a few times. Suddenly, people expected him to continue doing it, including himself. And you know what happened? I beat him five times in a row after that. An underdog always has to fight against his own success and changing perceptions of himself down the line.  That same will driving you to get your first win will deplete once you do it.  If you don't redefine yourself, you lose your edge. So I ask you - how are you gonna see yourself in this league - and can you figure it out in time to face us?

To everyone else - I leave you with this pearl.  Be prepared for a momentous league that eclipses all others that this promotion has ever had. Wang is waiting and ready to become the new unscalable mountain of the UBL."

*The scene fades to black.*

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*Kurt Sanders is standing in an empty weightlifting room wearing a sleeveless "OG-Joshi" T-shirt and faded blue jeans.*

[Kurt:] "Wasted potential, you hate to see it."

*Kurt gestures around the room.*

[Kurt:] "And what's worse? This could all be helped. See, I'm standing here in the training room for OG-Joshi. I know y'all saying - "But Hurt..."

*Kurt interrupts his own fake voice to start laughing.*

[Kurt:] "Sorry, sorry, I realized that sounded like 'butt hurt' - how juvenile of me!"

*Kurt clears his throat and calms down.*

[Kurt:] "Y'all saying - 'Mr. Sanders, how could a promotion that just made its 'huge' comeback just 4 months ago have nary a wrestler to its name?'  And you know what I'd say in response? Bitch - did you just say nary to me? Well, that's besides the point. And honestly, you're not wrong - it is strange that OG-Joshi is dead on arrivaLAWL."

*Kurt stifles another laugh.*

[Kurt:] "If only...if only a proud Champion could emerge to lead the way. Someone who had a big victory over someone on a more established roster. Well, whaddya know? We all know someone exactly like that.  

Alicia Gordon still has that fresh feeling down there after beating Rivers. Imagine how many chicks would flock to this place to challenge her? Ahhh, but it's not to be, is it? She's trying her luck in the big city of ubble - a small fish in a big ocean. You can almost smell her from here, but that's cause she's always wearing her 'Brunch with Aunt Flo' clothes."

*Kurt walks over to one of the leg machines and starts doing calf curls.*

[Kurt:] "It could be you, Alicia, working those monstrous legs on this piece of pristine equipment while the other girls swoon in your presence and gossip how dreamy Thunder Strike is. But, I guess it's not to be."

*Kurt finishes a set, wipes off the equipment with a towel (cause even Kurt f'n Sanders wipes his gym equipment down after using it) and stands up again.*

[Kurt:] "Instead, you find yourself in the same cell block as myself, a huge Wang, a tiny soaring bird, and that Jason Hyde dude who got Randolph wet. Leesh - I'm done playing nice. Cause after I'm done covering you, you're gonna slither back here with your tail between your legs to lead the next generation of a beloved OG-Joshi group. Memba these chicks?"

*Kurt pulls out a shirt*

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[Kurt:] "What do you think, Alicia, you want to be the new head cheerleader of the KURT Army?"

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*Kurt laughs dismissively but then seems to grow bored and throws both shirts on one of the treadmills.*

[Kurt:] "As for the rest of you. Tetsu - get bent. Saji - get benter. RYOMA - how's the arm?"

*Kurt smiles*

[Kurt:] "Matsuki Holdings is always the bridesmaids, never the bride.  It's cute to see you try though.

Wang - same result as last time. You can't beat me."

*Kurt shrugs his shoulders and holds his arms out*

[Kurt:] "What? You expected a cheap dick joke? I'll give you Saji's number.

Chou - *Kurt laughs while holding on the wall* Just come the f*ck on. You're just booked so you can help set up the ring and make sure the house lights work from the mat. If Matsuki Holdings are the bridesmaids, you're the parking valets.

Hyde - You're gonna wish you stayed retired. Jinchuu, Notchuu, I don't care. Even when you were supposed to be one of the most dangerous men here, you still wrestled like a bitch. I'm sure half the fans are creaming themselves imagining you facing Tetsu one day and that makes me sicker than thinking about all the times these machines got queefed on.

Geese - You make me even sicker. What a f'n primadonna. You're like the drunk girl at the party that keeps asking everyone if she's buzzed cause she got a headache. You remember who you are yet? The Duke of the Dumpster? The Tsar of the Toilet? Good. If you face me in the tournament, I'm gonna make you wish you forgot. 

Corey - You called my sexism disgraceful? That hurts.  My sexism is charming, just ask OGJoshifannetforums.net. They love my shit.  I won the 'Most Meme'able wrestler to ruin a live chat' award for two years straight.  But I get that you're out of touch, Old Man O'Brian. So do us 'young lions' a favor and retire already. We don't need any more geriatric 'special attractions' clogging up the top of the card. Get out of town now so that I'm not the one that keeps you up at night. I'm not sure your insurance also covers Hurtasin - but if it does, you're in luck, it comes in the form of a suppository.  If you can't reach down there without breaking your hip, don't worry. Your pal Xander can move his arms again, right?"

*Kurt smirks and opens the door to the gym, stepping outside.*

[Kurt:] "Wingate - I'll be winning that, what ya call it now? Dominating Infinite Continuum Kingdom championship or something. I'll even let you strap it around my waist. Or hell, maybe I'll let ole Jean Carter stroke the leather since she got nothing better to do these days. She's not used to a waist as big as mine though, is she, Luke? Wait, don't bother answering, I think the doors need some fixing. You're the super, right?"

*Kurt winks then closes the door to the gym with a slam, doing some damage to it.*

[Kurt:] "Bill me, bitch."

*Kurt walks away as the scene ends*

[OrochiGeese]

Promo Round-Up 


Block B - Space-Time

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*Cosmic K*I*D is standing in the center of a completely white room with no doors or windows.*

[K*I*D:] "I am a stain on this room: a premature emanation of vanity that descended into its own failure.

I had the arrogance of assuming that my actions would justify my existence: display my merit to the world. The first time I held... no....the first time I was held by the Space-Time Continuum Championship, I thought all self doubt as to my significance could be severed. But I miscalculated the trajectory of the universe. Every time the Title broke in half, a piece of myself shattered.  Space-Time morphed around me, changing me with it, and I lost hold of reality.  My consciousness had been re-shaped and my remaining nobility muted. That is when I committed the next sin of my existence.

By the time the frayed universe was claimed by the invading Yoshida force, it was too late.  Perhaps glory could not justify my existence but certainly justice could. However, I never gave myself the chance to claim that quest due to the injury to my own pride when Yoshida perverted our dimension to one of perpetual cyclical combat. I claimed one final Pyrrhic victory in the first Universal Champions league and then I fled. As a result, I did not pay enough attention to a common fowl who would become a great and terrible serpent. Had I remained to neutralize him, perhaps I could have returned here a hero."

*Cosmic spins in a circle but the camera work makes it seem that the room is moving instead.*

[K*I*D:] "The serpent dominated Japan in my stead and then laid waste to the United States in the manner befitting a daemon.  I followed from a comfortable distance waiting for an opportunity. Jumping at the first, I gave into the corruption of my own soul to gain redemption. Rather than face him head on, a battle I believed I was too weak to win, I co-opted another campaign against him. With the Centurion, I pulled the strings in the hopes that we would slay the serpent. However, his own change of heart undermined the strength of the force we had assembled and re-mobilized it against us. Feeling fortunate for our continued survival, we fled once again. However, the serpent soon himself withdrew as well."

*The spinning stops and the room starts slowly turning greyer.*

[K*I*D:] "We did not believe his rest was final. That is why we returned a few years ago. The plan was to defeat the World Heavyweight Champion and use the trophy to tempt the serpent. I was defeated, soundly, and left without a plan. Many moments I have spent inside this room, uncertain of my chance to return to my original state."

*The room starts to turn from grey to black, rendering the K*I*D almost invisible.*

[K*I*D:] "And then the serpent returned."

*The room starts to turn grey again as K*I*D comes back into view.*

[K*I*D:]  "His new manifestation sought to better himself in ways but his enduring vice revealed his true purpose: lulling the world into a sense of false security so that he could resume his campaign of tyranny in alliance with the lance that he had plucked from his side. It was clear what we had to do. And so, we contacted Wingate with this offer and plan.

Allow me to sacrifice the Space-Time Continuum Title and all that it stood for, so that I may get one final chance to stand in the serpent's sights to free this dimension. Wingate realized my view was one of many shattered crystals, and united it with the interest of others to form the prospect of a united dimension. However, the Infinite Continuum Championship is not my goal. I will not make the same mistake of hubris again in attaching the reason for my existence to a reward like that. Rather, that Title is my opportunity to face the one who wants it most and extinguish his flames."

*K*I*D gently places his hands out to his sides as the room starts to turn white again.*

[K*I*D:] "Geese Walker, I will not leave the Universal Battle League until we have our first and final match. Whether it occurs in the culmination of this Continuum tour demands the foresight that I no longer have after my perception was repeatedly torn asunder. But what I can promise is that my struggle against you is the proximate thing I can do to justify my faulty existence. Although I could not prevent that original sin, I can repent by permanently ending your reign of terror. Because chaos has no place in this continuum of space and time any more than infinite regret."

*The room lights up with a bright white light and the camera fades.*

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*We fade into a serene field of grass where a large man is sitting on a tree stump. As we get closer, we see that it's Brandr Hoff. His eyes are closed but he is applying what appears to be blue paint to his face. Either he's donning viking warpaint or the Blue Man Group has a confusing new member.*

[Brandr:] "Matthew Rivers, Alicia Gordon, THRASH Ogawa. They are the three that have bested me in combat over the past two years. All of them are in the Universal Champions League. All are early favorites to advance to the tournament phase. Alas, my name has not been spoken in the same company."

*Brandr starts applying orange make-up as an outline over the blue.*

[Brandr:] "RYOMA, Wonderland, Geese Walker, Corey O'Brian. They are the four that I have not faced who are also considered early favorites to advance. RYOMA is in my block. Wonderland, who has defeated both RYOMA and Geese, is also in my block. I look at the other Blocks and do not see such a gathering of talent. I wonder whether my placement here is intentionally related to the lack of opportunities I have gotten."

*Brandr takes a second to think then enthusiastically shakes his head in the negative.*

[Brandr:] "That is impatience talking, of course. The warrior in me craves this uneven playing field much as I craved the opportunity to face Matthias. Matthias, as some would remember, was an undefeated giant until I bested him. Can anyone else in this league claim an equivalent feat? Geese - did you not retire to avoid facing him and Destiny? RYOMA - for all the Championships you have earned - have you ever defeated a man of his size? Corey - why do you waste your time criticizing Joachim, a clear Destiny expatriate, when Matthias still walks among us? Alicia Gordon - has your war with Destiny ended just because you defeated a man whose mind has been lost for a year?  But, of perhaps greater relevance, now that we know who Sirius Mask truly is, how do you expect to win using the same element of surprise?"

*Brandr puts the face paint down and stands up.*

[Brandr:] "I am done searching for answers even as I present you all with difficult questions to precede our battles. It is time that my journey of navigation turns to one of conquest for spoils. And I can think of no greater treasure than the Infinite Continuum Championship. I dare anyone to stand in the way of true Viking power."

*Brandr runs forward and knocks down a tree with a shoulder block. The scene fades*

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*Thomas Mills is standing in front of a UBL banner and has his hands up in a shrug.*

[Mills:] "My skin may be pampered but it's not as thin as it looks. I've been called a lot of things over the years: 'privileged' being the label that has stuck with me the most. I don't deny it - my family is rich. My father, Thomas Mills Sr. knew his way around journalism and made a comfortable life for us.   Failure wasn't really 'a thing.' So I can understand the mindset of someone who continually expects to have good things happen to them because that is all they know.

However, understanding and agreeing are two separate things. So Geese Walker - you're wrong.

If you're the kind of guy who walks into this league already believing that you won, you've either got something up your sleeve or you have grown so accustomed to winning that you literally can not imagine what it takes to continue doing it. Because, from my count, you're one and one since returning from retirement. You beat RYOMA but you tied against Matt Rivers. And that means you failed to capture the NEXUS Championship."

*The expression on Thomas' face turns to frustration.*

[Mills:] "And no, I'm really not trying to be a dick here. Believe it or not, I'm just as unhappy with what Matt as you are. He was a friend, a good friend, to me. In fact, Matt was the only one who saw any potential of greatness within me: in and outside the ring. Luke Kisiera can attest to the kind of confidence boost that can give a guy. Matt believed in him too.

So if you think it shocked you when Matt turned, it hit me even harder. You have a small army of people shouting how great you are from the rooftops. I just had one guy whispering it to me. And he's basically gone because of some bullshit war you had with Destiny. But as big as the army of people that support you is, it's probably eclipsed by those who want your blood. So let me be clear - I'm not out to get you. I'm just being truthful.  But maybe you can dial back on the whole "you'd cripple us on Day 1' since that whole line of thinking led to Destiny wanting revenge, leading to my friend getting lost in the process.  If you're reformed, if you're really after a threshold, you don't need to make comments like that."

*Thomas nods his head and the confidence returns to his voice.*

[Mills:] "So you have to understand - what you said to everyone a few weeks ago was complete bullshit. You're telling me that I'm wasting your time just because I don't already envision myself sitting upon some kind of crown? That's the kind of propaganda everyone on this roster was really hoping you left behind in 2011.

I can guarantee you there are guys like me in this league who will try their absolute best to win. But we also know that if we could somehow guarantee that we would, then the competition wouldn't be worth it. The fact that we don't know is what makes this league so special, Geese. And I'll face the truth - there are 'favorites' to advance but I guarantee they won't if they think of themselves like that. I believe in myself but I don't believe I accomplished something that I haven't even set out to do yet. That's the kind of privilege that stops you from seeing the world as it is. That's the kind of thinking that leaves you vulnerable. I'll fight my hardest for every win because I know there are no guarantees in sport or in life.

The real waste of time, Geese, would be competing in some league where you think you already won. What would the trophy be worth if the competition couldn't even measure up to you to the point you're so comfortable? What is there left to learn in your career, or earn for your legacy, if you've already leapfrogged all of us? That's the wrong mindset to have.

So I'm sorry if I sicken you as an 'aspirational failure." But if you don't aspire to win something that isn't already guaranteed to you, then maybe that 'emblem of excellence' title should pass onto someone from this generation that actually wants to compete for a real victory rather than just hoard monikers."

*Thomas shrugs his shoulders again and walks away as the scene fades.*

[OrochiGeese]

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Block C - World Heavyweight

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*We fade into a standard promo studio room where we see something unusual. Joachim is standing in front of a UBL banner with none of his usual adornments.*

[Joachim:] "The time for pageantry is over but not forgotten by myself or my opponents.  

Corey O'Brian - a man with a long career in this sport tends not to have an equivalently long memory, especially when they have taken part in the brutal matches that you have.  However, you are an exception to that rule.  Your recollection is quite vivid, particularly of my rituals. 

And it is clear from 'All your Base' that you neither forgive nor forget.  I am not one to cast judgment on you, or even on Agent 1, for the lengths you both went to in order to seal your animosity.  But I would like this next point to be understood. Corey, I do not seek your trust but I do seek the reason for your lack thereof.  If you still labor under the assumption of my continued membership in Destiny, I simply offer two pieces of wisdom.

First, Destiny has been vanquished. With my path straying from it years ago and Ruby's surprising revelation of graceful defeat, the organization that you despised no longer exists.  The one keeping both of us in our places to advance the Destiny agenda has also disappeared.

Secondly, a splinter militia group named Gauntlet has risen to fill the void. I have been at odds with them ever since they provided 'security' for our compound. I know that you place Thunder Strike in high esteem. Ask him, if you have any doubt, how Gauntlet treated me and my brothers in faith. You will see that I am not aligned with Gauntlet or any other movement affiliated with Destiny, nor have I been for years. Therefore, I am no longer your enemy in any way."

*Joachim takes in a deep breath then lets it out*

[Joachim:] "Now we can commune as rivals. And through that shared relationship I feel compelled to say that I hold no animosity toward you either. But the truth shines bright as the rising sun that you will be my greatest obstacle in our Block. And I say that with true respect to Tetsu Gushiken and THRASH Ogawa: two men who have rightfully ascended up the ranks as quickly as anyone I can remember in this promotion. But it will be you and I who offer the greatest resistance to each other and to everyone else. I have already claimed and reshaped Championship gold in this promotion. Even those who dislike me for my Destiny affiliation admit that my NEXUS reign featured the most defenses per month out of any Championship in the history of this promotion. I am familiar with surpassing those whose shadow I was originally in. My return to the UBL has all been a prelude to this league and I intend on not just surpassing you, but my own limits."

*Joachim closes his eyes and appears to be mouthing a silent prayer. When he opens them, his expression is completely different from before.  Clear signs of anger plague his expression and he speaks with a raspy tone.*

[Joachim:] "I am not here solely to discuss my business with the Continuum stream. During the first event of the Dimensional stream in February, a great injustice and sinister alliance was revealed.

Darius, a man I once thought noble, was revealed as an friend of Jakob of Furis and Viktor Katona. It does not take effort to inform the UBL that there is no sentence that rightfully combines the words 'Jakob Furis' and 'heroic.' However, many of you do not know Viktor Katona. He was the man who viciously injured me four years ago upon no provocation. The fact that Darius is aligned with both men shows that he is not to be trusted. While I am not currently allowed to challenge him, as a result of being in this league, I want to make it clear that our business is long from concluded. And while I know Jarec, the leader of Gauntlet, believes that he benefits from a clash between Darius and myself, I will not allow that to dissuade me from doing what is right. But I will also not let it allow me to distract me during this league. As a man of integrity, I am announcing my intentions ahead of time - so that Darius knows what is coming for him and his allies. Katona - it was foolish of you to return into the light after your cowardice. Furis - if you recover from the beating you took from those two monstrosities, remember that I bested you once before. Darius - you are a hypocrite and nothing more. You held up Destiny as the ultimate evil and yet stooped to degrading means to stamp out those who disconnected from it. We will meet again but your moral high ground has been surrendered, and no one is capable of defeating me in that state."

*Joachim closes his eyes and says another silent prayer. His face and tone return to the calm he had before.*

[Joachim:] "I have only one final thing to say. I have made private inquiries but received no reply on this matter so I am forced to ask this publicly. Whoever is responsible for the physical and psychological health of Matthew Rivers should ensure that he can safely compete in this league. I have seen the worst of Destiny in their treatment of him and he may be even more dangerous on his own than guided by Ruby. It is not just his safety that is on the line though, as his opponents will shoulder a substantial risk in facing an unstable agent. Few things would please me more than to face the Matt Rivers we all knew years ago, the one I foolishly and regretfully called a 'paper champion' in our initial confrontation. The fact is that the real Matt Rivers is someone that would love to compete in this league. He would add the same immense value to the competition over the Infinite Continuum Title that Ruby's version of him detracted from the NEXUS Title last year. But I fear that Matt Rivers may no longer exist or, at least, is not with us currently. Whoever is occupying that space is not the same. Geese Walker, Kazuo Saji, Bak Fu, and yes, even James Ward...mind the difference for your safety and his."

*Joachim lightly bows to the camera and the scene fades.*

---

*Charles Langford sits on a rocking chair on a porch of a large stately mansion. He is alternating sipping sweet tea and smoking a cigar. He notices the camera and flashes a million dollar smile.*

[Charles:] "A lot of fellows are flappin' their gums in anticipation of this here Universal Champions league."

*Charles takes a puff of his cigar and looks off to the distance wistfully.*

[Charles:] "It seems there are some hard feelings that exist between many of the combatants. These unresolved issues threaten to distract us all in our pursuit of the Infinite Continuum Championship.

In fact, yours truly may even have something to get off his own well-dressed chest."

*Charles takes a long sip from his tea and takes a deep breath, before looking back to the camera and smiling.*

[Charles:] "Both Joachim and Thomas Mills mentioned the legacy of Matthew Rivers this past week.

So yeah, let's talk about Matthew Rivers and the hypocrisy of this promotion."

*Charles puts his feet down on the ground to stop the rocking motion of his chair and leans forward with an angry look.*

[Charles:] "On December 13th, 2012, the UBL held an event in London called 'Re-Crowned.' This was the first publicly televised event of Arthur Wingate's disappointing stewardship. However, it was the culmination of a tournament for the NEXUS Championship that had existed on local shows up to that point. The main event of 'Re-Crowned' featured myself facing Matt Rivers. We had both made it to the Finals of the Tournament and competed for the NEXUS Championship which Corey O'Brian vacated a year earlier. I gave it my all in that match but than something 'funny' happened.

Matt Rivers debuted a variation of his old 'Chancery of Rain' finisher which he called the 'Chancery of Pain." True to his word, I was initially knocked out and significantly injured as a result of this move.  Coming back to the states, hat in hand, I was not to be seen again for several years. In fact, it was during this recovery time that I initially decided to retire, fearing myself permanently at risk of suffering a greater injury if I returned to the ring in my condition."

*Charles takes out a monogrammed "C.L." handkerchief from his front pocket and wipes a tear from his eye.*

[Charles:] "These are real, I ain't foolin ya. You been laid up in a hospital wondering if you would ever walk again? Then don't doubt my pain or how it feels to dredge it up again.  This ain't easy to talk about. But go ahead and ask Wingate if I was faking an injury and he'll set you straight. In fact, to this day I don't have full usage of my arm."

*Charles takes a deep breath, drinks some more tea, and continues.*

[Charles:] "The loss stung but the disrespect hurt worse. The commentator for that night, John Randolph, practically fell over himself in an attempt to absolve Matt of any guilt or bad intentions in hurting me.  As everyone remembered, Rivers could do no wrong back in that era. Just saying he had even a hint of malice was enough to get you blacklisted from this promotion.  So how do you think the great savior of UBL responded to what he did to me?

He initially checked on me after the match was over. Now I reckon that was just to save face for the fans. Because to truly get an idea for who a man is, you look to how he acts when the cameras aren't rolling on him.  And I can tell you with full veracity that Rivers never contacted me after the show. I knew for a fact that Wingate told Rivers the condition I was in but I never got as much as a postcard from ole Matt. Worse, UBL just brushed my injury under the rug as if I didn't count. They barely mentioned me again from that point on, at least until I returned.  Why? Was it because I was part of an old era that Wingate was trying to minimize to forge his own? I initially thought that but it's clear from who was invited to join this league that UBL still has a fetish for its history come alive. Was it because I haven't been the kindest man in my tenure here? Well, if kindness counts for sympathy...let's look at the reaction to another man injured by Rivers: Geese Walker."

*Charles takes a deep puff on the cigar, holds it for a few seconds, and blows out smoke.*

[Charles:] "On December 13th, 2018, the UBL held an event in New York called "Lunar Eclipse of the Heart.' In the main event, Matt Rivers and Geese Walker fought to a time limit draw for the NEXUS Championship.  Rivers attacks Geese after the bell with a new modification of the 'Chancery of Pain' and knocks him out. However, Geese Walker sustains less physical damage than I did and returns to the ring in a fraction of the time. Despite all that Geese has done in his career, the attack was treated like an assassination of a saint. John Randolph practically cried on the air and said, in these infamous words: 'That is...the worst thing I have ever seen happen in UBL.'"

*Charles spits on the floor.*

[Charles:] "Really, that's your call for the worst thing ever to occur in this place of biblical damnation? Because, from my seat, I have a few other candidates. But what really stews my summer prunes is people acting like the 'good' Matt Rivers died on that day. Balderdash! The 'good' Matt Rivers never existed!! He's no worse now, or in 2018, than he ever was before. Rivers would do anything to win a match no matter who was hurt. Whether he worked on his own or on behalf of Destiny didn't make a lick of difference!! You think I hurt any less cause he was 'loyal' to UBL when he injured me?"

*Charles takes another calming deep breath.*

[Charles:] "But this story gets even worse. Last year, I made my in ring return in a six man tag match alongside Kurt and ole Jasper against Matsuki Army. During that match, I successfully applied my 'Royal Flush' hold against RYOMA. This led to an unintentional tearing of ligaments in his arm. However, RYOMA continued the match anyway, and their team even managed to win after THRASH Ogawa used an illegal incendiary explosion against Kurt Sanders.

Not only was THRASH not called out, or punished, for his maneuver, but I was vilified for using a traditional hold against RYOMA. Is it my fault that this man has spent an entire career hitting wrestlers with multiple lariats a match and, undoubtedly, has weakened his arm as a result? Was I to be reprimanded for this action of trying to win? According to the UBL and its fans, yes on both accounts. RYOMA returns after a few months, no worse for the wear, but I'm still hated. Was Rivers hated for knocking me out and almost ending my career? No. Was Ogawa hated for setting Kurt's face on fire? No."

*Charles takes one more long puff of his cigar.*

[Charles:] "Y'all are hypocrites but Three of a Kind are done caring and will dispense our brand of justice. And that will start in my first match of this league against you, Tetsu Gushiken.  You, a favored son of this decrepit institution, enjoy the luxury of being cheered for everything violent that you do and your opponents hated for every misstep. Well, if there's one thing I learned from Kurt, sometimes it's kind of fun to be hated by the right people. And if you're gonna be hated, might as well be for something you intend on doing and enjoy rather than something you feel regret over.  See ya soon, Tetsu."

*Charles tips his hat and the camera fades.*

---

*THRASH Ogawa leans against a brick wall outside the Peter Venkman Memorial Arena and sighs.*

[THRASH:] "Let's just fight."

*He takes out a cigarette and starts smoking, no longer paying attention to the camera.*

[Camera man:] "Uh...is this over?"

[THRASH:] "What?”

[Camera man:] "Are you done speaking? Should I turn the camera off?"

[THRASH:] "Sh*t, man, what do you think?"

[Camera man:] "I honestly don't know. Didn't you tell Mr. Wingate that you wanted to be included in this round-up so that you could say something in addition to what you said a few months ago?”

[THRASH:] "Yeah, and I just f'n said what needed to be said - 'let's just fight.' Everyone quit their Shakespearean soliloquy's and psychoanalyzing each other and just shut up so that we can actually start this thing. If this league takes any longer, I'm gonna be able to beat everyone in the Dimensional stream before the Continuum one even starts.”

[Camera man:] "You seem frustrated.”

[THRASH:] "I hate empty words and I hate them even more when they waste time. You think anyone is gonna care that Thomas Mills mouthed off to Geese after he gets knocked out by Hoff? You think this 'will they, won't they' story of Saji and Sanders will even matter when Sanders can't advance past the first round cause he can't piss off his block enough to win actual matches? Come the f*ck on.”

[Camera man:] "So you're picking Saji to advance?”

[THRASH:] "I'm picking myself to not give a single sh*t. I...just..want...to...fight.”

[Camera man:] "What about the opponents in your block?”

[THRASH:] "Guess what I want to do to them?”

[Camera man:] "Uhh...fight th-”

*THRASH nods his head and interrupts*

[THRASH:] "Fight them. Someone promote this man to Detective. I'm done.”

*THRASH storms off looking pent up and angry.*

[OrochiGeese]

Promo Round-Up


Block D - Universal

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*Matthew Rivers stands in front of a UBL banner with a solemn expression. He is wearing a white "Front Lines Dojo" T-shirt and blue athletic pants.  He takes a few seconds to acknowledge the camera.*

[Matthew:] "You can all stop calling me Matthew. Maybe that's the short answer to the question you all have.

The long answer is I'm 'me' again. But I don't know if that even really means anything anymore."

*Matt pauses and shakes off the discomfort.*

[Matt:] "Look, I don't expect any of you to trust me after what happened. The feeling of betrayal that everyone has toward me probably dwarf Corey O'Brian's doubt that Joachim isn't Gauntlet's next secret weapon.

All I can say is - look...this just feels pointless."

*Matt stammers and seems impatient. He looks off camera.*

[Matthew:] "No one is going to believe a word I say until you vouch for me."

*Matthew gestures toward him. After a pause, he is joined by Thunder Strike.*

[Thunder:]  "I can declare, with full confidence, that Matt Rivers is no longer being controlled by Destiny...or anyone else. How he was lost and eventually rediscovered is on a need to know basis. It took a few months of 'reprogramming' but the consciousness that he had before the end of his match with Geese has returned.  Whether you can truly call him the same person, after all he had to endure during Destiny's control is up to you *Matt's shrugs his shoulders and seems to agree with that sentiment*  An experience like the one he had changes a man's life but I can verify that Matt Rivers is back."

*Thunder nods to Matt and walks off screen.*

[Matt:] "Well, if it was a ringing endorsement of my heroic return, you'd probably think his mind was stolen too."

*Matt has a hint of a smile on his face but it soon disappears.*

[Matt:] "You're all probably wondering now - okay, if I'm the real deal, where's the apology for all that I've done? 

I already reached out to my old friends to offer them exactly that. Only two people bothered to even return my call and they aren't entirely comfortable with me. But they listened and I appreciate that. It's more than I deserve.

So you probably want to know what I remember or, more accurately, what I can say that I did. 

We can get into the metaphysics of it but I barely understand what happened. I remember everything from the second the 'lights' were switched off...or, more accurately, switched to 'red.'  But even though I was fully conscious during it, I wasn't in charge of my physical actions. In fact, it was terrifying to not only have my body move outside of my own volition, but to see it do the horrible things that it did. Still, even if you do believe what I'm saying happened, and even if you do believe I'm 'back' now, you may still hate me if you were one of my victims or one of my fans who had faith in me."

*Matt is quiet for a few seconds.*

[Matt:] "So I'm just going to come out and say it. This Continuum Tour is my retirement tour."

*Matt takes another few seconds to choke back an emerging emotion.*

[Matt:] "I know that I couldn't cheer for me if I was in your shoes. So why not retire now?  Why take a spot that someone else could have?  Wingate and Drake told me that they want me to compete in the Universal Champions league because I still hold value to the UBL. They said that I could retire now, if I really wanted to. But if I'm truly back to being myself, I still have a claim to being one of the best wrestlers in the world. And if that is true, as I once believed it was, then my final gift to the UBL is competing for the Infinite Continuum Title to enhance its credibility through competition. While I can never truly make up for the actions 'I' performed over the past two years, the one thing that I can do before I leave is this.

That NEXUS Championship meant the world to me, just as the Field Leader Title did. I put all I had into helping to establish the legitimacy of both. If my abilities are still worth a damn, and competing at my highest level can help this new Championship gain luster, then I'll do my absolute best to win it. It's my best chance at giving back before leaving.

But how will that affect my retirement? Well, I wouldn't want Geese Walker to hate me anymore than he probably does right now. So I'm going to take his advice and enter this league knowing that I'll win it so I don't waste anyone's time. And when I win, I'll hold onto it until someone beats me. Then I'll retire in that ring the second after my shoulders hit the mat.

This isn't an excuse, it's just the truth. I never intentionally betrayed this promotion, this family of mine. But the damage that been done is not reversible. I can see that on everyone's faces when they look at me. Whether people allow me to leave on my own volition, or put an orange exclamation mark on my career, is not something I can control. Geese, I think our match is going to be the ultimate test for your threshold. Ward, I'm sure you've never forgiven me for doing my part in preventing Jinchuu's take-over. Bak, I doubt you care one way or another what I've done but you may just knock me out cause that's what you do. Saji, you're probably the only one I'm looking forward to actually wrestling. Whether this means anything to you or not after what I've done, I'm just going to say it. I'm proud of all you've done in the past two years.

I just know that there isn't a soul alive who would say the same thing about me."

*Matt walks away with a wistful look on his face.*

---

*Kazuo Saji is standing in a studio with a heavy assortment of audio equipment. He is wearing "Saji Streetz" attire with one pair of chrome shades over his eyes and another pair on top of his head. He smirks once the camera turns on.*

[Saji:] "Sorry Ogawa, but some of us just can't keep our mouths shut."

*Saji nods and we hear a beat start up*

[Saji:] "Yo this joint goes out to all my peeps in the "Saji 4 Champ" forum of OGJoshifannet...keep reaching for the stars!

*The beat gets louder and more bassy so Saji does what anyone would...start rapping.

[Saji:] "The Chrome is back home for Y-2-K-20,
And the competition 'round here is mad loud and plenty.
But I won't back down from achieving my golden dream,
Gonna tell you how I'll dominate the Continuum Stream.

Alicia Gordon drives a NEXUS so she's up to the task,
but she rolled up on me incognito as Sirius Mask.
So I ask you dear Leesh what you gonna do face to face?
Your success is fleeting and you'll go back to the chase.

Let me speak on a bitch that they call Kurt the Hurt,
Motherf*cker is beta Ernie to Langford's alpha Bert.
I never saw a man lose himself in total hate,
Most men can truly change, but for him it's too late.
Sanders talks a big game cuz he's legit insecure,
And for all the pain he's caused, I'm the final cure."

*Saji blows a kiss and smiles*

[Saji:] "Tsaoring Chou thinks he can soar right to the top,
But in this pool of talent he'll just do a worm belly flop.
Having loads of potential don't mean a damn thing,
You'll go from kissing the sky to kissing my pimp ring.

Wang Gom-Bu..."

*Saji says off camera: "You really expect me to do this with no dick jokes?" He gets a response and sighs.*

[Saji:] "Wang Gom-Bu is the undisputed biggest of the crew,
And everyone thinks they know just what I'll say to you.
But a mountain of your size only knows how to sit and be,
You got no motivation to pursue new Champion scenery.

Jason Hyde's not a man that I know all that well,
But along with Kyle Walker he dragged Geese to hell.
You're talking about a boy whose revenge upended this fed,
But along with Jinchuu his relevance is long dead.

Now Cosmic K*I*D is an even bigger mystery,
His mind is somewhere trapped in ancient history.
We can't understand you without combing through dat lore,
Just don't feel bad that you keep shootin off premature.

RYOMA is the heat, he is the sun, final eclipse,
He also knows his way around Sako Dasumi's lips.
Just cause he's my mentor don't mean I won't work tight,
When we meet in the Finals, my Chrome will shine more bright.

Wonderland makes Cosmic K*I*D look like basic Thomas Mills,
No way that bearded loon ain't poppin "eat me" pills.
So you think you can stay focused after smokin a bowl?
Well you ain't the only one to dive in a wonderhole.

Last year Brandr Hoff got his battle axe bent outta shape,
Why u so mad bro, get some scotch, oh wait, norse tape.
All you done is huff and bark about valhalariat,
While I was scoring bitches in my suite at a Marriott.

Next we roll up on silver spooned, rich kid Thomas Mills,
Boy got less sense than he got mad dolla bills.
Sandy Morton got seen at a party givin him a beej,
Maybe he should go back home and earn some prestige.

Now let me tell you about a man who got Agent 1 moanin,
His name is Corey O'Brian and he calls himself the Ronin.
He's a true warrior who can tear a man limb from f'n limb,
But in this Continuum stream the Chrome will surpass him.

Joachim first took a dark path that led him astray,
Then he had a fall out with Destiny and wandered away.
He may be the man I fear facing most in this fed,
I really don't want him bleeding all on my threads."

*Saji smiles and points at his "Saji Streetz" attire.*

[Saji:] "Tetsu Gushiken is my Matsuki brother in arms,
I would never put my Gushi in the way of any harm.
But like I said before to our brother RYOMA,
If you draw me in the finals, game f'n ovah.

But Tetsu knows I'm just playin and love to diss,
Only a few here really deserve it cuz of cowardice.
Ole Charles Langford tried to sue me out of town,
Just cause I once pantsed Kurt and his drawers were sh*t brown.
But if you think I'm done with Chuck cause I hit a rhyme limit,
Then realize his career is gonna be over in a minute.
You can throw all your cards on the goddamn table,
But to win the Infinite Continuum not one of you are able.

The fighter THRASH Ogawa can vouch for my last turn,
I'm hot on the mic but he's not a stranger to the burn.
He beat my boy Tetsu to become Universal Circuit Champ,
But homeboy's hair looks like he rubbed it on a lamp.

But you can't talk about heat without recognizing entropy,
Call him the Kaiser of Chaos, his name is Geese of Orochi.
Is the prince of propaganda bragging about his threshold,
Will he spike me on my head or has his spirit gotten old?
Our match in D-block will be the biggest of my career,
I've waited since F-P-C-P-P to prove that I'm your peer.

Speaking of those I'm facing with whom I go way back,
Matt Rivers is as serious as an explosive amnesia attack.
If you weren't yourself against Geese you don't owe any regret,
But the real Matt used to doubt me and that I will never forget.
As Field Leader you told me that I'd never main event,
I'll make you wonder where the difference in our ability went.

Bak Fu I don't know you but you mad over the top,
Every time you suplex a fool their neck crackle and pop.
You wear a mask, never talk, and you don't emote,
Some say you demonic but I'll prove I'm the G.O.A.T.

I'm sorry, James Ward, I saved the worst for last,
You won't save your pal K*I*D from lookin like an ass.
How you ever show your face after that Centurion bit,
You try to hit me with your helmet and your face will get LIT.

And that's all the Chrome has got to say,
This has been fun but no time left to play.
To all those who doubt me in the Continuum,
Line up to crown me and kiss my perineum."

*Saji makes a rude hand gesture, smiles, and then leaves with a poised expression.*