It's time to go into deep thoughts mode as I try to get into the mind of one of my opponents. I must try to think of what Tony might be thinking right now. And I believe that with the use of Mr. Supernova's alien technology, NAZI's Nazi technology, and Eli James' Christ technology, that I might be able to do just that. Of course, the thoughts that I'm attempting to gather from Tony are just that-- thoughts. Some of these "thoughts" are things which I cannot see him going on record to speak about, (because he's a pussy like Duke) but nonetheless I feel obligated to address them. Of course, I'll save the part where he actually did muster up the courage to get out some form of trash talk for last. So now, with NAZI, Supernova, and Eli holding hands with me in a circle, I shall attempt to dive into the mind of Tony Santos.


John imagined that Tony might think that John was just lobbing the same old routine of insults at him. It's funny because John didn't really think of anything he had to say to Tony as "insults," but more as facts. So let's examine these facts or "insults" as Tony likes to call them. First, I said that Tony is just slightly better than LJ Havok. Well, if you compare these two, you'll eventually notice that they are quite the same. Both men have their share of off and on nights, both men earn opportunities, and both men fail to capitalize on the opportunities that they earn. On top of that, they're both just stuck in the middle as shown by LJ Havok's position on the card and Tony Santos' position in the Madness Series rankings. They both just happen to get catapulted into the King Match randomly due to certain circumstances, or "flukes" as Tony likes to call them. Tony, the fact is, you're just a guy who settles for the middle or on being average. It's in your record and it's in the headlines under the header "Fall Madness Series."


Tony then might go onto think that his king was desperate. To that, John wonders why Tony would think that of him. I'll explain why Tony's claim makes no sense given John Madison's history. Deep down in his scared thoughts, Tony praises John for winning the gauntlet at Gauntlet City but then goes on in believing that John has somehow "lost it." Hmm. John might wonder if Tony had even done his research prior to making these bold accusations. John can remember Gauntlet City like it was yesterday, and John can tell you with absolute certainty that nothing about his strategy or fighting style has changed since then. If something has changed since then, John would love to hear Tony's explanation. Gauntlet City -- John Madison and Shane cattle prod, cheat, and flip decisions all the way to a crown victory. Today -- John promises to do more of the same shit. So what has changed now other than the names of the opponents?


Tony might also think that John Madison had lost his edge after competing in such a lackluster contest with Peter Gilmour and LJ Havok. Unfortunately for Tony, the lackluster came on the opposing side in the form of Paul Heyman, Peter Gilmour and LJ Havok. Paul Heyman for his lack of management skill and terrible taste for talent. John left Paul Heyman with the opportunity of selecting his opponents. John thought that, like Wallace Witasick, Paul Heyman was a competent General Manager with an eye for talent. Therefore, John gave Paul Heyman the power to choose any wrestler under the sun to be John's opponent. It could have been anyone; Unknown Soldier, Sebastian Duke, Sid Feder, or even Luca Arzegotti for a second time. Instead, what did Paul deliver to John's front door?


A big ol' flaming turd by the name of LJ "fucking" Havok...


John then saw that Peter Gilmour was a runner up. The fact that John enjoyed bullying Gilmour just made his decision easier to include the fat man in the match.


But why should John be considered an ill equipped wrestler when all he did was open himself up to all challengers like a real champion? Is that not what makes a defending champion?


Tony Santos might look at John's previous opponents and think they are the biggest jokes in the industry, but the real joke is that Tony, Duke, and Griffin let those jokes into the main event the first place. Ah yes, Peter Gilmour had gone from Superstar of the Month to Goofball of the Month in a matter of months, but who's responsible for that? Hmm? If you take an non bias approach in examining Peter Gilmour, you'll actually begin to notice that he isn't so bad. The man speaks his mind, shows up to work, and gives it his all. Almost like Tony except that Peter isn't afraid to let his feelings out. Peter Gilmour only became the laughingstock of the XWF because John Madison and Luca Arzegotti turned him into one. John and Luca made a few cracks at Peter's weight and his love life, and sure enough EVERYONE joined in.


And yes, LJ Havok's rise to the main event picture should be considered a fluke... a fluke over Peter Gilmour. Where was Tony Santos or Griffin MacAlister for this particular OPEN battle royal? Why should LJ Havok hold himself back if there's no one there to stop him? Better yet...


Why should John Madison stop himself from feeding on "cupcake opponents" if no one else bothers to grow a pair and step up to the plate?


Just like if John sees that his opponent is Tony Santos, then why shouldn't he do his research on Tony's recent accomplishments or lack thereof. Hell, Tony did it himself by downplaying John's victories over Gilly and Havok.


That's fine though. I have nothing to be ashamed of with those victories. I laid down the gauntlet and those are the two who decided to show up. If the WWE were to hold a Royal Rumble in which the top names consisted of Doink The Clown and Matt Hardy, would you discredit the World Champion's ability to be the top guy? Does the World Champion control the thought process of WWE management? No, the World Champion is simply asking for management to give him whoever they think is the best challenger. In the case of the XWF, it happened to be LJ Havok and not Tony Santos.


Then we come to the rankings which is something Tony did actually go on record to talk about. I had a feeling that would be the one thing Tony would get upset about. I'm sorry Tony, I truly felt as disappointed as you did when I had to refer to your pathetic performance in the Fall Madness Series. I honestly thought that you would have been in the top five or something. And then I could have pretended to be impressed and been like, "whoa, this Tony guy is the real deal, I better start lifting weights and practicing arm drags." But that didn't happen because you didn't make that possible, Tony. You let me and everyone else down.


And you might try to argue that the reason you're so low in the rankings is because you chose to not fight, but does that make you sound any better? Trust me, I know that you haven't done shit in the past couple of weeks, and I was hoping that you wouldn't remind me because then it would just make you look weaker. See, the idea is for me to convince these people that you and Griffin are greater competition for me than LJ Havok and Peter Gilmour. You're making that difficult to sell if you come out here talking about how you're too lazy to fight. Yes, Tony, you actually claim that the only reason you aren't impressing anybody on Madness is because you choose not to fight. Why Tony? Do you not like fighting? Too violent for you? Did you join the XWF just to chill at home and collect a pay check? The Fall Madness Series is hands down the most innovative thing that Paul Heyman has done with Madness. In fact, it's the ONLY innovative thing he's done.


Now obviously, I'm above that kind of thing because what's the point in me racking up points if I'm already wearing the top prize on my head? So that would explain my carefree attitude towards it. But for guys like Tony and Griffin-- FMS is a good thing. In fact, it should be a goddamn requirement. You boys need that shit to enhance your careers. Instead, Tony would rather sit at home on his couch and wait for his next match. You know who else sat at home and didn't compete for two weeks? Peter Gilmour. Look at how well he did. Is that what you want to be Tony-- fat, lazy and in denial?


And then you say, "to hell with The Black Circle." Just for the record, The Black Circle happens to be protected by the divine powers of The Congregation and that is why that "mindless automation" exists. It's that "mindless automation" which gives The Black Circle an extra layer of protection. Furthermore, the core of The Black Circle happens to now be infused with the ancient alien powers of Mr. Supernova. These are powers which surpass all of human kind's abilities. Do you believe in aliens, Tony? I bet you didn't until you met Mr. Supernova. Our group also contains one of the most influential men in society: NAZI. As you might have guessed, he is in fact a legitimate fucking, luger wielding, Nazi. He is a Nazi who is hellbent on the destruction of all non-Aryan races. I've said it before, but I'm gonna say it again: Me bringing Nazi, Nova, and James together is the most groundbreaking development of our time. Divine spirit meets exploration meets world domination. Tony, can you imagine the things that I can do with these three men at my disposal? I have the power of Christ, the power of advanced alien technology, and the power of Adolf "the fucking fuhrer" Hitler.


So if I were you, I wouldn't say "to hell with The Black Circle." Right about now I would be saying, "please show me mercy, The Black Circle. I am no match for your Nazi-Christ-Extraterrestrial powers." How do you know that we don't have a Nazi spaceship that will shoot a lightning bolt down into your chest? We have those kinds of things.


What do you have Tony?


Seven points?


Yeah, seven points...