As the lights dim down and a thin layer of white smoke fills the stage, the music of Vampiro begins to play
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The crowd erupts in a mixed reaction when Vampiro enters the stage with a brown bag in his hand
JR:
Here comes the man that burned Kofi Kingston.
Roddy:
This man needs help.
JR:
I agree with you on that Roddy.
As Vampiro enters the ring, he is handed a mic from the ring crew
Vampiro:
Ken.... you are holding something that I believe is more valuable than the world title itself... You are holding something that defines the way I live. It defines how I am in the ring..... Hell it defines everything about me. And there is only one way to gain that title. And that is to inflict all the pain I possibly can on you..... I have no limits, and I will not stop until I get the task done. I may not even stop then. Because there is one thing about you that angers me Ken. And that is the fact that you think you're hardcore. You think you have what it takes to survive a match meant to destroy careers....
Vampiro begins pacing back in forth
Vampiro:
This match was made to put you to the ultimate test of survival. But, when I am in that ring, I don't think about safety of myself or others. I only think about the one thing that amuses me....... pain! That's the thing that drives me to that insane point that is so unstoppable to normal wrestlers. But, there is one other thing that drives me to that point. One thing that makes me who I am. And that is fear. Fear that I capture from others.
*Vampiro tilts his head a little and looks at Kennedy* Fear is what you're all about Ken. You are a scared man. Your entire career is defined by that one word. You have always shown fear to your opponents and that is your almighty weakness. That's the weakness that will cause you to lose at Summerslam. And then you will fall back down that tall hill all the way to the bottom. And when you hit the bottom, all you can see is a very dark sky. The top will be to high for you to see. You will just be what once was, the Hardcore Champion.
Kennedy has a look of denial on his face as Vampiro continues to speak
Vampiro:
You look as if you don't believe me Ken. How about I tell you the scenario that you will be involved in at Summerslam.... Once we are in that ring, and the flames rise above the ropes, there will be no escape. Then, you will look at the flames and realize your fate. It will cause you to lose concentration as the bell rings and I unleash hell on you. I will beat the living hell out of you until you are a bloodied mess. Then I will lift you over the ropes to set you on fire and obtain the title that represents what I stand for. But, after the match I will raise my hand in victory and drop my title to finish what I started. You see, the ring crew will have fire extinguishers to extinguish the flames. But, I won't allow that. I will go out there and poor gasoline all over you wounds. Then, I light you on fire with my torch and celebrate the death of your career.
*Vampiro lets out a slight smile as he continues* Then you will feel exactly like Kofi did. You will feel the flames burning throughout your body. The heat will be unbearable but, at least your weeks off in the hospital will help you understand why you will never be the hardcore type.