Where am I? Is this the drugs or....



Don't be alarmed Robert, I am your guide on this journey! This warped place is your mind! These drugs have completely opened your inner workings for the first time. You control everything here for the first time in your life! You've got a lot to see so we need to get going!



See what and where in the hell are we going? I'm talking to a cat that can change color, disappear and fly! This is going to go over really well!



What is a cat, Robert?



Uh..... It's what you are!



Interesting I never knew! Come now we've got a lot of ground to cover in this mind of yours! It can be a dangerous place so please Robert stay close!



Okay but can you do me a favor?



Anything Robert, this is your mind, after all, I just reside here!



Can you stop changing colors? I feel like I might vomit if I look at you any longer pulsing like this!



Is this better?







Robert watches as the cat dissolves evaporating into a puff of smoke. The vapor wasn't completely opaque, its long white wisps seemed to curl with others that were much darker almost black. These stretching entities would show themselves, in short, dramatic eclipses then fade away into nothingness. Robert looks ahead continuing forward when the cat reappears right in Robert's face







So Robert tell me about Muddy Waters!



What's there to tell?



That's why I am asking, he has been on your mind for a while now! Why?



It's just a match, preparation and all! That's why he is on my mind! Nothing more or less! I try not to waste too much thought into a guy like him!



Robert is it just a match? Or is there something more too it? Or is there something more hidden behind all of this macho talk?



Listen cat I'm not sure where you are trying to go with this whole thing. It's Muddy Fucking Waters! There is nothing special about the guy! He's a jobber. He's lost more fucking matches and half the roster combined! Nothing to see here!



Are you sure Robert? There is something more to every man! You just need to dig deeper than you have you seem to be just scratching the surface! You cannot judge a book just by reading its cover!



Listen to yourself cat there is nothing deeper with this ! Your talking about a guy who tongue punches his sister's chili ring! When his mamma gives him a kiss he either gets the herpes sore on the lips or a half-lit menthol burn! This is the sort of guy who thinks spray painting a ladies name on an overpass is like giving her flowers or candy. Muddy is a guy who is so brainless he takes a load to the dump and comes back with more than he took. Just think for a second, just think about how stupid the average person is! Then become conscious of the fact Muddy Waters is more half-baked than that! I've always thought my people skills were fine! Maybe it’s my tolerance to boneheads that needs a tad more work! I really don't want to argue with this simpleton, I want to take the high road and not stoop to his level. Because there he will beat me with his wealth of experience!



Robert we both know there is more to Muddy Waters than meets the eye, Robert!



How so cat? Please tell me! Enlighten me! Seeing how you are the one with all the great wisdom on this acid trip!



Robert it is clear this man doesn't fear losing to you or any other man, he counts on being unsuccessful! He plans on losing this match! Through all of the stupidity, this man has nothing to surrender and the world to gain! If Muddy Waters beats you, it is you, Robert who gets embarrassed in front of the world, it is you who looks like the flunkee or washed up has-been! That Championship you covet gone in a blink of an eye! The Greatest Championship run in wrestling history goes up in smoke! This man believes he is going to lose to you! Having no concern in the world makes Muddy Waters a very dangerous opponent! This braveness is something you've never come across before!



Courage? I've never thought of a drunk having courage! I mean sure he's ten feet tall and bulletproof but that's it! This guy can't fight his way out of a paper bag! I've never looked at it in any way other than Muddy being a complete waste of space! I will be the first to admit Muddy Waters has a boldness to him but boldness is where it all stops! Boldness doesn't acquire wins! Not for one second do I believe Waters has the determination or endurance to match up with me inside the ring! This man doesn't have the grit, heroism or tenacity to stand up and beat me into submission. He is an adventurousness son of a bitch I will give him that but once I step through those ropes and look him in his eyes like most men his backbone will vanish!



Having these humorous qualities doesn't make Muddy Waters a serious threat to my Championship reign! We are on a collision course come Warfare and although he may not be concerned with me at this very second, that will all change once the bell sounds! When his anxiety hits a high it never has. The jitters will overcome this fearless man, the uneasiness will set in like a sickness giving way to panic, then terror! The world will see first hand the cowardice of Muddy Waters as soon as the distress sets in! His corner will raise the white flag surrendering, or I will end the career of Muddy Waters on Warfare!



Suddenly a woman in a dress rushed out of the forest laughing running away from Robert and the cat! Robert watches for a second then takes off after her in a dead sprint!



Robert no!









Robert gave chase and was in hot pursuit of the woman who continued laughing as she ran deeper into the forest! With each stride Robert closed the distance, hurdle over fallen trees, his heart was in his mouth from sprinting, salty sweat stinging his light hazel eyes, the humidity covered him like a wet oppressive blanket, his feet quickly began to blister from running in snakeskin cowboy boots, his wide eyes, now desperate to catch her, he pushed beyond his own endurance level, the forest moved in closer as Robert followed deeper the branches reached out like arms, desperately trying to grab him! The branches clawed at him, Robert then noticed glowing eyes on each side of him looking onward as the chase ensued!







Robert now felt the fear reach out and grab him like an iron hand around his neck, choking the life out of him with a relentless grasp, hopelessness gnawing at his insides, despair a shackle around his ankle slowing him down now, as the forest closed in all around him, as the darkness pressed down on him the woman stops and begins crying.



Hello? Are you okay? I'm Robert. What are you doing out here all alone running through the forest? Hello? Are you okay?



Robert reached out touching the woman on the shoulder, she tops crying quickly turning around







What the fuck. I don't hit women but bitch I'll knock you the hell out!



The creepy woman continues forward reaching out to grab him! Robert makes one last plea walking backwards



Listen I'm warning yo........Ah.....



Robert looked behind himself in pure despair, his end was seemed to be coming quickly. The deep blue night sky was the only assurance that he was still alive, there was no helping the sick feeling inside his rolling stomach. Then the sickness overcame all of Robert's thoughts, silencing him and clouding his view. Robert looked over his shoulder seeing a hole appear! Every muscle in his body had knotted up as the realization flooded in, if he decided to jump, he would be in free-fall forever never reaching the bottom, he would tumble, screaming, through the sea of darkness, for all of eternity. It had caused him to feel so small and insignificant, that Robert was terror-stricken, awestruck, and humbled, all at once. As the woman lunged at Robert he jumped into the hole beginning a free fall Robert only screamed for a moment!







He opened his eyes to the cat sipping tea and sitting at a table filled with pastries. Robert looks around for a second unaware of what is going on before taking a seat at the table!



Cat what in the fuck was that all about?



That woman and the many eyes in the woods were you, Robert! Your mind at work, those things were negative thoughts, doubt, hesitation and skepticism all in yourself! In your own thoughts, there is an uncertainty, a wavering lack of confidence! Tell me why?



Robert grabs a cup of tea taking a slight sip as the Hart Championship manifest on the table.



This hunk of gold is what you fight for! This match means more to you than you are letting on why?



It's a match for my Hart Championship I defend that belt right there on the table seriously! I want to be the greatest Hart Champion in XWF history and that is just around the corner! I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. My goal is right there for the taking!



Robert there will be a time in the very near future where you will have to make the ultimate choice. You have lived and died by this Championship! You can either live in mediocrity or become something outstanding, something more than you are right now! The time is coming soon where you will have to make a choice a choice that may change the future of wrestling forever!



What choice is that!



Robert there is no doubt you will become the greatest Hart Champion in XWF history! This is an accomplishment you will have undoubtedly! But what comes next? Continue defending a Championship that is in the middle of the road? Slaying mid-card talent time and time again when you know deep down you deserve much better than this! You keep the Hart Championship because you are comfortable, you are frightened at the fact of dropping this Championship and going after the top prize in the XWF! The time for being timid has passed! Soon that time will come to pass Robert, what will you do? Keep this belt and become a lame duck? Or will you go after what you truly deserve! A shot at the biggest prize out there today! A shot you have never had an opportunity to obtain?



And what will happen if I continue on the path I am on now?



Simple the Hart Championship will be your undoing! The death of your career! Just look above us!



First Robert looks to his tea now filled with blood Robert tosses it aside backing away from the table slowly looking up at the ceiling! Robert saw his corpse hanging by the Hart Championship. Robert takes a deep breath before screaming



What the fuck is that!



That Robert will be your undoing! That Championship is holding you down! It has become dead weight! How much longer will you sit in obscurity? Each second of the day you sit back you only get older Robert! One day you will not be able to raise those fist and fight your way out of a mess. One day you will no longer be able to out wrestler the best in the world! You will have wasted your best years! Go and get your accomplishment! Become the greatest ever in one division! Make it to where it is unattainable by anyone else, but when that time comes you must walk away! This bet is like poison killing your career over a long period of time! You must become what you are destined to be!



There is a bright flash as Robert is standing in front of his own body tucked inside a casket! Robert looks to the cat asking what is going on







What is this?



This is what happens if you continue down this patch! Your death! Robert, you are in store for great things! Go and grab the brass ring you long for! Get what you deserve!



What do I deserve cat!



The cat grins



Robert, The Universal Championship of course!



FLASH



Robert gasps for air



Bob it's me relax! We're in the hospital! The Doctors say you are going to be fine! You were on some strong shit! How was it?



Robert grabs Drew



Drew I've got to get out of here right now! I've got to go to Pikeville Kentucky!



Robert what in the fuck is in Pikeville Kentucky?

A Few Days Later Pikeville Kentucky

Muddy I saw your promo and to be honest you did hit a few points that were the truth, to a certain extent! But as far as floating around in the middle of the pack, not true! When was the last time I face a juggernaut? Muddy the problem is your misconception that giants exist in the XWF! Point me in the direction of a giant and I will cut down their fucking beanstalk! No more do we live in this fairy tale of monsters among men, no longer do Kings grace the halls of the XWF! We are living in a new era one filled with Omegas and Engineers! We are the new breed of behemoths you called juggernauts! We are the monstrosities no man can seem to conquer! There is no floating in the middle of the pack Muddy, I stand head and shoulders above the pack! I have slain every man that walks into my ring! I'm one of the hellions there is no answer too! I am this eras titan! Just look at the long fall of Chris Chaos once looked at as the man around the XWF now where is he? He fell from the mountain and now is fighting over table scraps among the middle of the pack as you called it! The once Universal Champion has fallen in the ranks and is now nothing! Holding a championship that at one time was below him! If you would stay off of the drugs and booze long enough you'd see what is going on around you!



Robert looks around the gas station



Pikeville? What a shit hole!



TO BE CONTINUED