With every beginning comes an element of risk. A chance. No one ever knows exactly how the future is going to plan out. If they did then they’d be making quite a bit of money reading palms but that’s beside the point.
The risks that wrestlers take on a daily basis is well documented. The industry has seen thousands of men crippled within seconds, beaten to a bloody pulp, scarred for life. Those are the kinds of risks that are in the public eye; but what of the other risks?
In the eyes of some – chancing failure is the biggest risk of all and that’s probably what motivates most wrestlers. They’d rather break a bone or two just for the roar of the crowd. However, with our chosen subject, it doesn’t go quite like that. When does anyone ever fit completely into a stereotype?
This isn’t about being like the rest of the crowd though. The HWF represents the elite. That’s why he’s here. He’s here to prove a point to the rest of the industry. A point that will inevitably leave more than a few men lying on their backs and as equally inevitable – a few hundred thousand Americans despising the name of “The Educator”.
[The scene opens up in an airport somewhere in America. The camera gazes on as a huge Jumbo jet scoots down the runway before throwing itself into the morning breeze. Suddenly, the picture jilts as the camera turns to face a lonesome figure carrying four bags of luggage. The guy is wearing a smart black suit, a pair of dark sunglasses and a rather odd cowboy hat.
He doesn’t look overly impressed.]
So, after signing a lucrative contract with quite a bit of money, the HWF arrange for me to fly out here and don’t even organise a Limo to pick me up? It shows a distinct lack of manners and lack of respect. That’s something that’s very important to me as well. Respect.
You see, as I walk into this country today, I see a wrestling industry heading into decline. I see a slump. I see what lurks beneath surface and it shows in the quality of athletes that companies such as the HWF continue to produce. That’s why I’ve been brought in – to stop the rot. I’m the guy that’s ready to bring respect back into the sport.
I know that all of you so called superstars will get around to watching this just as well as the fans will. That’s why I’m picking my words very carefully because this first impression is your instant ticket to figuring out The Educator. So, what do you think, boys? Yes, I’m impressed too. I’ve played this game for more years than I care to remember and I can almost see your thoughts. Surprisingly, they’re not filled with pornographic images of women dancing around in thongs. Why surprising? Because that’s what this industry has turned into. It’s a sleaze fest. What really does lie on the tip of the HWF’s tongue then? The future of course.
I stand before you as the new generation of the HWF. I represent a new beginning for the Company; something that it’s needed for some time now. Change is always frightening, isn’t it? New beginnings? Some people always try their utmost to fit in with their peers and colleagues. I think they’re idiots. Why? Because I’d not feel good about myself unless I told you how I really thought. I like to call it straight down the line. That’s why I’m telling you that things are going to change and it’s not because I’m some kind of prophet of doom – it’s because they need to.
Where does The Educator fit into the food chain then? Where do the changes begin? Well, I leave that up to you. There’s no point me standing here and running my mouth about how I’m going to crucify every superstar that gets in my way. No. I’ve got more style than that. That’s another thing that’s very important to me.
I’ve got a certain way of doing things. If I think that some one else is ensuring ratings drop then I’ll take a chair to their head. I want as many people as possible to witness my dramatic rise to fame and I don’t need people preventing me from this goal. Do you understand what I mean now? No, no you don’t. Maybe you never will as well. I’ll take the chance.
You’ll notice that I often use the pronoun “I”. It’s for good reason too. This is all about me. Me, me, me. As much as the rest of the wannabes out there would like to think that this is about their fairytale career – it’s not. The HWF was created for this moment. My arrival. It sounds kind of egoistical, doesn’t it? Well, not from my position. The fact that I place so much importance about myself should tell you a few things. I could care less what the fans actually thought of me despite the fact I want them to watch me in action. Am I contradicting myself? Far from it. I want the millions of idiots who idolise some of the clowns that the HWF produces to gaze on as I destroy their heroes. I’m in the business of both making and breaking dreams. That’s what my career is all about.
Call it arrogance but I haven’t even cared to watch many HWF shows in between signing my contract and strolling off that plane. Maybe your run of the mill wrestler would take the time out to study his opponents and see what the HWF is all about. I can’t emphasize enough that this simply is not me. I’d rather ride out into the unknown and make the headlines. All I know is that this federation has existed for a while – that’s all I need to know. I don’t need to know who hates who or who the “in crowd” is. This isn’t about popularity. It’s about being the best that you can possibly be. When I’m at my best, I know that there isn’t a damn force that this country can offer that can stop me. Fact.
You’ve heard enough from me for now.
I’ve fired my warning signals. You can’t say I’m sneaky or dishonest…yet. I’ve told you what the score is. The HWF needs people like me to act as a live and in your face reminder and enforcer with regards to the price of failure.
It’s ironic that I stand before you in an airport. Let the turbulence begin.
[The Educator mumbles something about buying a new hat which is probably for the best as he nods his head towards the camera man. The picture turns to the blue skies of America once more as the world is left to reflect on a very direct introduction. The scene fades to black.]