Post by Steve Anderson on Apr 10, 2009 13:38:13 GMT -5
Justice
The scene opens on a gold-colored set of scales, standing alone on a table. Its two dishes are perfectly aligned, neither presently bearing any weight.
Ask yourself this question... where do you draw the line between right and wrong?
A hand reaches out from the side of the screen, placing a square-shaped weight labeled "Good" in one of the dishes. The dish drops as the weight is released, clanging down against the table top.
The average person seeks to do good their entire life. They want to find a mate, raise some children, and grow old with a feeling of contentment over the life they've led.
A small, silver ball is dropped into the opposite dish. The scale suffers a quick tremor, but is seemingly unaffected by the small weight's presence.
But even the purest of human hearts cannot avoid the simple truth... that to err is human, and none of us are immune to our imperfections. Temptations of the flesh, desperation in the face of trials, or just an uncontrollable breakdown of our morals and judgement... the impetus for a sin can be on one of, or a combination of, these things. However, like this ball-bearing... our imperfections should not be able to change the overall goodness of our souls.
The hand reaches back in and removes the ball. It is replaced by a large weight, labeled "Power". When the weight is released, it brings its side down to the table, lifting the opposite dish with ease.
We've all heard the phrase, "power corrupts." It is a most applicable thought for the wrestling industry, as there are countless men who stagger about, drunk with power. They will stab any back and break any rule to climb the ladder of success, and once they reach the top, they will crush and devour any who threaten their position. Compassion is lost to these, who've been consumed by their ambition. Once you reach this point, you lose the right to call yourself a "good person," no matter how many of your flocking ass-kissers tell you otherwise.
The camera fades out, showing Steve Anderson sitting in chair next to the table. He is leaning forward, his elbows down against his knees, and is looking directly forward as he continues speaking.
Steve Anderson
And that is where I, Steve Anderson, will always been different. I will rise to the top on the merit of my ability, and the loyal support of my fans. If a confrontation is ever required, I will always look my opponents in the eye. Nobody can claim to have got screwed, cheated, or hamstringed by Steve Anderson.
Steve removes the "Good" weight and replaces it with one marked "Justice". The dish dips down, pulling the "Power" side up above it, but then it starts to rise again. After a few moments, the dishes balance out.
Steve Anderson
And there's the difference, my friends... the inborn sense of right and wrong, and the strength of character to act on your convictions. Justice is the great tempering agent, as its influence can impact the majority of our decisions. It holds down the pitfalls of the heart: ambition, jealousy, vengeance, hate. It aids us in silencing these figurative demons, that cry out to us and can easily begin to direct our thinking.
It's what will preserve my status as one of wrestling's true heroes. I'm one of the few wrestlers today who a young fan's parents will actually ENCOURAGE them to admire and emulate. I will always teach the difference between right and wrong, not by my words, but by the way I conduct myself around all types of people... even the lowest of the low!
Steve stops, and a small smile creeps across his face. His manner alters slightly, becoming a bit more animated and energetic.
Steve Anderson
But listen, people... all you KWF guys and girls who took the time to watch this... most especially you... Spike Kane... listen and make SURE that you get the story straight! I'm talking about justice here, and what justice has always required is the power to enforce it. Don't come away from this thinking I'm gonna' skip around the arena, handing out candy and singing nursery rhymes! Many have nicknamed me "RAGE" in the past, and what you're gonna' come to find out is that no matter HOW righteous my cause might be, it won't change the fact that if you cross me, once again especially you Spike... YOU WILL GET HURT!
Like any zealot, I defend my beliefs with every ounce of strength in my being. And I believe that without a doubt, I am the BEST that the KWF has to offer! I believe that out of all of these different names and faces, THIS ONE will emerge as the company-defining, ticket-selling, and pace-setting presence! And I believe... OH, I DO BELIEVE... that I will be sitting on top of KWF, and the whole industry, for a long, long time!
Steve stands up, his movements being overtaken by his emotions! The camera sweeps up to capture him fully, leaving the table and scales cut out of view.
Steve Anderson
I have to be a hero for the people. In a world full of villains like Spike... it's the only just thing to do.
Steve lets the words hang on the air, remaining still and maintaining his intense forward stare for a few moments... then turns and walks away.
The scene opens on a gold-colored set of scales, standing alone on a table. Its two dishes are perfectly aligned, neither presently bearing any weight.
Ask yourself this question... where do you draw the line between right and wrong?
A hand reaches out from the side of the screen, placing a square-shaped weight labeled "Good" in one of the dishes. The dish drops as the weight is released, clanging down against the table top.
The average person seeks to do good their entire life. They want to find a mate, raise some children, and grow old with a feeling of contentment over the life they've led.
A small, silver ball is dropped into the opposite dish. The scale suffers a quick tremor, but is seemingly unaffected by the small weight's presence.
But even the purest of human hearts cannot avoid the simple truth... that to err is human, and none of us are immune to our imperfections. Temptations of the flesh, desperation in the face of trials, or just an uncontrollable breakdown of our morals and judgement... the impetus for a sin can be on one of, or a combination of, these things. However, like this ball-bearing... our imperfections should not be able to change the overall goodness of our souls.
The hand reaches back in and removes the ball. It is replaced by a large weight, labeled "Power". When the weight is released, it brings its side down to the table, lifting the opposite dish with ease.
We've all heard the phrase, "power corrupts." It is a most applicable thought for the wrestling industry, as there are countless men who stagger about, drunk with power. They will stab any back and break any rule to climb the ladder of success, and once they reach the top, they will crush and devour any who threaten their position. Compassion is lost to these, who've been consumed by their ambition. Once you reach this point, you lose the right to call yourself a "good person," no matter how many of your flocking ass-kissers tell you otherwise.
The camera fades out, showing Steve Anderson sitting in chair next to the table. He is leaning forward, his elbows down against his knees, and is looking directly forward as he continues speaking.
Steve Anderson
And that is where I, Steve Anderson, will always been different. I will rise to the top on the merit of my ability, and the loyal support of my fans. If a confrontation is ever required, I will always look my opponents in the eye. Nobody can claim to have got screwed, cheated, or hamstringed by Steve Anderson.
Steve removes the "Good" weight and replaces it with one marked "Justice". The dish dips down, pulling the "Power" side up above it, but then it starts to rise again. After a few moments, the dishes balance out.
Steve Anderson
And there's the difference, my friends... the inborn sense of right and wrong, and the strength of character to act on your convictions. Justice is the great tempering agent, as its influence can impact the majority of our decisions. It holds down the pitfalls of the heart: ambition, jealousy, vengeance, hate. It aids us in silencing these figurative demons, that cry out to us and can easily begin to direct our thinking.
It's what will preserve my status as one of wrestling's true heroes. I'm one of the few wrestlers today who a young fan's parents will actually ENCOURAGE them to admire and emulate. I will always teach the difference between right and wrong, not by my words, but by the way I conduct myself around all types of people... even the lowest of the low!
Steve stops, and a small smile creeps across his face. His manner alters slightly, becoming a bit more animated and energetic.
Steve Anderson
But listen, people... all you KWF guys and girls who took the time to watch this... most especially you... Spike Kane... listen and make SURE that you get the story straight! I'm talking about justice here, and what justice has always required is the power to enforce it. Don't come away from this thinking I'm gonna' skip around the arena, handing out candy and singing nursery rhymes! Many have nicknamed me "RAGE" in the past, and what you're gonna' come to find out is that no matter HOW righteous my cause might be, it won't change the fact that if you cross me, once again especially you Spike... YOU WILL GET HURT!
Like any zealot, I defend my beliefs with every ounce of strength in my being. And I believe that without a doubt, I am the BEST that the KWF has to offer! I believe that out of all of these different names and faces, THIS ONE will emerge as the company-defining, ticket-selling, and pace-setting presence! And I believe... OH, I DO BELIEVE... that I will be sitting on top of KWF, and the whole industry, for a long, long time!
Steve stands up, his movements being overtaken by his emotions! The camera sweeps up to capture him fully, leaving the table and scales cut out of view.
Steve Anderson
I have to be a hero for the people. In a world full of villains like Spike... it's the only just thing to do.
Steve lets the words hang on the air, remaining still and maintaining his intense forward stare for a few moments... then turns and walks away.