Re: SD 10/19- Show/Flair vs Del Rio/Rodriguez
Alberto Del Rio thinks strongly about his next words as he steps closer to the Big Show. He has faced this mountain of a man many times in the ring, but never to any clean conclusion. He shows no fear though, he remembers where it is he comes from and gains strength. Holding his hand out, he asks Ricardo to back off. He, then, steps up to Show and looks up into the scowling face of the giant. After a moment of peering into the eyes of the World's Largest Athlete, he brings the microphone up to address his opponent.
Del Rio: I am not here to play games, Show. If you think what you just saw was a comedy sketch for your amusement or some attempt to insult you, well, I'm afraid you are sadly mistaken. We are not here to illicit any response whatsoever. Oh, NO! We are here to send a message! You not only insulted my compadre, the UWF European Champion, Jeff Jarrett, but you also made the rash mistake of attacking Ricardo like the thug you are. So, what we have for you, my friend, is a reply to your crude challenge.
The crowd erupts as Alberto holds the microphone down and gives Big Show a posturing stare down. They stand there for a long time with neither flinching of changing an expression. From behind, Ricardo is pacing back and forth in his ring gear. He cannot stay silent but explodes into one of his rants again in Spanish.
Estoy aquà gran rudo! Usted me quiere atacar por la espalda otra vez? Como un cobarde?
Estoy aquÃ! Vamos a hacer esto!
Del Rio looks with admiration at the courage of his friend who is dwarfed by the size of the Big Show. He looks back at the giant and his demeanor changes to one of contempt. That this man looks down upon Ricardo and himself and thinks of their threat as comical incenses him! The Latino fumes with rage and, once again addresses the Big Show.
Del Rio: If you take my friend, Ricardo Rodriguez, for anything less than a luchadore of heroic skill, then you are doing YOURSELF a disservice. The fact IS that he has been trained by yours truly from a very young age and has everything it takes to fight a rudo like yourself. You see, you may be the world's LARGEST athlete, but despite your crude American jokes, Size it does not matter!! It is the size of the heart! The size of the courage! The size of the cojones! So, if you think you are so much a man because of your girth, then you are more deluded than I thought! Because, obviously, SHOW, you are nothing short of a coward and a gamberro!
Alberto turns away from Show and looks over at the wrestling legend, Ric Flair. Standing strong and proud, he addresses him with an air of respect and nobility.
Del Rio: And Flair. You embarrass yourself and your proud heritage by coming out here and siding with this criminal. Alberto Del Rio comes from wrestling royalty, my friend. My father spoke highly of you, many times and, yet, he made one thing very clear about you, Senior! Never turn your back on the man. And, you pity us? Do not bother. For Ricardo and myself know full well what war we wage. There will be no dancing on Smackdown, oh, NO! And Big Show and yourself are about to break the biggest sweat of your career!
Alberto's eyes lock with Flairs for a moment and, then, turns back to the audience and continues.
Del Rio: With all due respect, we are not Van Dam or Ziggler. We are the favorite sons of all Mexico! So you say no one has cared or stood up to you! You say, no one has told you that you cannot do the horrid things that you are doing? Well, there are two MEN in the ring telling you just that, Show!
Alberto turns and points at Big Show.
Del Rio:WE SAY IT ENDS, SHOW! IT ENDS ON SMACKDOWN!
Del Rio: I am not here to play games, Show. If you think what you just saw was a comedy sketch for your amusement or some attempt to insult you, well, I'm afraid you are sadly mistaken. We are not here to illicit any response whatsoever. Oh, NO! We are here to send a message! You not only insulted my compadre, the UWF European Champion, Jeff Jarrett, but you also made the rash mistake of attacking Ricardo like the thug you are. So, what we have for you, my friend, is a reply to your crude challenge.
The crowd erupts as Alberto holds the microphone down and gives Big Show a posturing stare down. They stand there for a long time with neither flinching of changing an expression. From behind, Ricardo is pacing back and forth in his ring gear. He cannot stay silent but explodes into one of his rants again in Spanish.
Estoy aquà gran rudo! Usted me quiere atacar por la espalda otra vez? Como un cobarde?
Estoy aquÃ! Vamos a hacer esto!
Del Rio looks with admiration at the courage of his friend who is dwarfed by the size of the Big Show. He looks back at the giant and his demeanor changes to one of contempt. That this man looks down upon Ricardo and himself and thinks of their threat as comical incenses him! The Latino fumes with rage and, once again addresses the Big Show.
Del Rio: If you take my friend, Ricardo Rodriguez, for anything less than a luchadore of heroic skill, then you are doing YOURSELF a disservice. The fact IS that he has been trained by yours truly from a very young age and has everything it takes to fight a rudo like yourself. You see, you may be the world's LARGEST athlete, but despite your crude American jokes, Size it does not matter!! It is the size of the heart! The size of the courage! The size of the cojones! So, if you think you are so much a man because of your girth, then you are more deluded than I thought! Because, obviously, SHOW, you are nothing short of a coward and a gamberro!
Alberto turns away from Show and looks over at the wrestling legend, Ric Flair. Standing strong and proud, he addresses him with an air of respect and nobility.
Del Rio: And Flair. You embarrass yourself and your proud heritage by coming out here and siding with this criminal. Alberto Del Rio comes from wrestling royalty, my friend. My father spoke highly of you, many times and, yet, he made one thing very clear about you, Senior! Never turn your back on the man. And, you pity us? Do not bother. For Ricardo and myself know full well what war we wage. There will be no dancing on Smackdown, oh, NO! And Big Show and yourself are about to break the biggest sweat of your career!
Alberto's eyes lock with Flairs for a moment and, then, turns back to the audience and continues.
Del Rio: With all due respect, we are not Van Dam or Ziggler. We are the favorite sons of all Mexico! So you say no one has cared or stood up to you! You say, no one has told you that you cannot do the horrid things that you are doing? Well, there are two MEN in the ring telling you just that, Show!
Alberto turns and points at Big Show.
Del Rio:WE SAY IT ENDS, SHOW! IT ENDS ON SMACKDOWN!