In early 2022, XXXVI found himself in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Having studied Hinduism for the better part of the past two years in India, he wanted more. He wanted to immerse himself in a different culture. He visited the Angkor Wat, one of the largest religious structures in the world, interested in its ties to both Sanatana Dharma and Buddhism. Having been raised in a church, he was told that there was only one way to heaven. Other religions were declared false. His eyes were opening to other possibilities. He needed to work and it turns out there was a perfect job for an immigrant, defusing land mines. He had some close calls and the whole experience was ‘explosive.’
Behind the mask
“So I find myself once again fighting for gold in my Warfare debut. Fifteen minutes of fame. I’d only need three seconds to win though. Just three seconds to hold the current champion down and I taste my first gold since returning to the ring. Either Thaddeus Duke sees something in me or he’s simply coasting on the road to Relentless, knowing that soon the burden of leadership shall pass from him. Regardless, here we are.”
“I would be lying if the idea of being a champion wasn’t enticing. Many would say that if you don’t want championships, you shouldn’t even step into a ring. I don’t care about championships or glory. See? Lying is fun. You should know, Wolf. You lie to yourself every day. You say you don’t need anyone, that you are an independent woman and yet, for some reason, you joined the Black Rainbow. Were you searching for meaning there? For belonging? And tell me…did you find what you were looking for?”
“So you now ride alone once more, am I correct? I know, I know…rules are rules. We can’t comment on our opponent’s current promos, it’s forbidden. I have spent the past few years eating more than one form of sacred cow and no gods have smitten me yet. So I’ll be good and toe the line and simply state this: It seems the one smitten is you, Sarah.”
“Yes, it seems people all over are drawn to the mystery and the misery. My life, what it once was, my tragedy is fodder, pain porn for the sickos and god damn it, I don’t judge. Matthias Syn mentioned me and not with malice, not with ill intent…with admiration. He called me worthy. Strange days indeed. I often feel like I’m a Portuguese man o’ war in a sea full of sharks in the XWF. Still dangerous, but just strange, yet beautiful. A creature who has very few natural predators, due to its deadly poison. You know who isn’t a threat to a man o’ war? Sharks. Oh, and that’s not me being cute and cheeky, referring to the former Universal champion either…I mean the whole cadre of dangerous beasts that roam the XWF, across both brands. The only sea creatures that can prey on it are those that can survive its sting. I’ve already lost everyone I ever loved. I am not afraid to face anyone in the ring, risk life and limb and if death does come, it will be but sweet relief from all this agony.”
“I declared myself for Warfare because I welcome the challenge. I have proven on Anarchy that I am not one to fuck with. Oz knows. Frances knows. Hell, even them no good bastards know. Whether I will unseat the unseater, Sarah Wolf remains to be seen. As a man o’ war, I am familiar with poison, so unlike your last challenger, the great Aidan Collins, (Hi Blizzard!), I won’t urge you to sheathe your weapons. I won’t ask you to hold back and hide your Wolf’s Blood from me. I fear no poison. I want to be the one to take it and survive the clutches of the hybrid moment. I want it all, Sarah.”
“So who knows what will happen come Monday? Perhaps I will leave as Television champion and take it back home to the A show, on Anarchy and defend it there? Has the Television championship been defended on Anarchy in recent times? I am familiar with a certain history of it coming in under the banner of XWC under the leadership of the elder Kline, but as for the past few years? I was otherwise preoccupied. Either way, I now find myself number one contender for the Revolution championship as well, a second chance granted and taken. Now here’s a prediction, doll. I will make you work for it and it’s going to be glorious this violent dance we dance together. So, milady, it’s time I dance with wolves.”
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