"..Come here..no..it's okay..it's safe..come here.."
The picture on the screen had not materialized yet and as such there was nothing but darkness but a voice could be heard. When some light was finally shed to provide some clarity, a camera man was cautiously filming Seth Rollins. The Shield were known for always supplying they own footage and were always hostile to the EBWF staff but in a strange development one of them was actually asking to be filmed. This very rare occurrence took place shortly after Rollins' match with Brodus Clay and he had only moments before stepped through the curtain that led to the backstage area.
Seth Rollins: Is this what you want to see? A member of The Shield in a moment weakness? Go ahead. Take a look. We're not like you're precious superstars. We don't hide from anything.
The black gloves that covered Rollins' hands pulled his long hair backwards and revealed his face. He gave a sort of agitated laugh.
Seth Rollins: That wasn't exactly my proudest moment but I don't have any excuses nor do I plan on making any. I've beaten former World Champions like Triple H and Edge but I went out there and I lost to some fat, useless nothing who couldn't even get on TV for three months. Because of MY inability to prevail, justice was not served and Brodus Clay is going to be able to walk out of this arena. Of course, if we wanted to, we could find him and find his glorified rats and listen to make them scream all night long.
Rollins shook his head a couple of times.
Seth Rollins: Not tonight. Shortly before that match I found out some information. Or rather, we shook the information out of one these backstage stooges. I've got something scheduled that is going to make tonight's setback all worth it. I have match at Fanniversary with Chris Sabin.
There was another laugh that came from Rollins as he rested a hand against his forehead but it wasn't a provoked one this time. It was one of malice.
Seth Rollins: Chris Sabin who has no doubt been waiting for his chance to take on a member of The Shield. On two separate occasions we have left Chris Sabin helpless, scared and defenseless. The first I struck Chris in his surgically repaired knee and do you know what? I LIKED seeing that look of overwhelming despair grow in his eyes. That exact moment when he realized that he was being fed to the hounds and he had no chance of survival made me smile. The second time was even better. He was just about to compete in a title match and we took that away from him. The best part about the whole thing? He wasn't even our goal. We were just out there to send a message. Sabin was just an afterthought.
Rollins looked somewhat amused as he stared at the floor beneath his boots before he ripped off the black, riot gear vest he wore to the ring and tossed it aside. He drew in closer to the camera.
Seth Rollins: How does it feel, Sabin? How did that make you feel to be overlooked? That is the exact same sentiment that a lot of your ignorant coworkers seem to share about me. However, I'm going to prove to you, and everyone else, that I am not here to be misconstrued as anyone's henchman or lacky. But after our match is over you are still going to be carrying that same emotion along with you. You are still going to poor, old, useless Chris Sabin who wasn't able to get his revenge. Don't fret too much. I plan on leaving you in so much physical agony that the only thing you're going to be able to think about is how much I hurt you. It's just too bad that no one is going to be around to lend you a shoulder to cry on because like I said..you're an afterthought. I can only imagine what it's going to do to your psyche but I will thoroughly enjoy finding out..
Rollins just smiled into the camera before looking as though he were going to lunge at the man holding it. The operator quickly took a few steps backwards and the founding member of The Shield grinned a little wider at being able to provide even a small fright. It wasn't long before he turned away and the camera man didn't want to test his luck and continue filming. The scene went black.
***
The following scene was more secluded and in line with what had been a standard for The Shield. Grainy self shoot footage without the luxury of HD camera's. Seth Rollins sat in a chair with a table in front of him in what could only be described as an abandoned building. Somewhere sheltered and private and a little run down since it's not as if the Hounds of Justice put too much stock into things like that. Rollins wasn't in his ring gear but he was still dressed in all black and his hair was pulled back into a ponytail. His arms were folded, one leg kicked over the other and he began to speak with a purpose.
Seth Rollins: I've had a little time since the last time I decided to step in front of a camera to think. I've had been ruminating over my upcoming match with Chris Sabin and I've come to a conclusion. Or maybe more of a diagnosis. As we're all well aware, Chris Sabin has surgically repaired knee and it's a huge target for all of his opponents. Sabin may have possibly stated in the past that it isn't a hindrance but I believe his win-loss record as of late would say otherwise. Ever since losing his Path To Glory title I don't think he's managed to have his arm raised in victory a single time. He's been battered and beaten down time and time again. I would go out on a limb and say that it's even beginning to effect him mentally.
Seth stopped himself as a little smirk appeared upon his bearded face.
Seth Rollins: ..Ah. Maybe using the phrase "going out on a limb" is a little insensitive when we're talking about someone's busted, ineffective knee. Let's press on. I believe that Chris Sabin may perhaps be experiencing something known as "Body integrity identity disorder". I'm very fascinated by the bodies control over the mind so I make it a point to remain knowledge about this kind of thing. Essentially, it's a psychological disorder wherein the sufferer has an oppressive feeling that one of their limbs does not belong to themselves.
It was certainly very odd for someone to identify perceived illness' out of thin air. Unless Rollins' had seriously been taking time to consider all of this which didn't make it any less strange. He rose from his chair and headed towards a nearby closet which he swung open. But not before lightly shrugging his shoulders to the camera.
Seth Rollins: Yes, there are some real crazies out there, aren't there? There are a lot of different factors. Apotemnphilia, which I'm not going to get into, a malfunction in the right parietal lobe..but when you break it all down it spells out that Chris Sabin is not well. He's sick. He is never going to feel complete until something is done about that leg. Unfortunately, there isn't much in the way of any real treatment. Well. There is one way.
Rollins pulled out a pale colored mannequin leg from the closet. A male's. He tapped it against his palm a few times.
Seth Rollins: ...Amputation. Someone like Sabin, who is suffering from this, has to deal with thoughts of intense envy and jealously. They truly believe that amputation is the only way they can ever be happy again. Which is precisely why I believe surgery is in order...
Now he seemed to be studying the fake leg very intently.
Seth Rollins: ...The most common request is an above the knee amputation. I'm going to fulfill Chris Sabin's request Sunday night. Besides, all of those single minded thoughts of revenge he has towards us in The Shield aren't very healthy anyway. Especially when you consider he doesn't have a sliver of a chance if he's trying to stand up to us.
Rollins smoothed his hands along surface of the discarded mannequin appendage and stared at it for an uncomfortably long amount of time.
Seth Rollins: Yes! Amputation is the only way!
The limb was raised high above his head and brought smashing down onto the table he was standing over. Repeatedly. Until it was broken to pieces and there was nothing left for Rollins to hold in his palms. The remains littered the floor. The activity caused Rollins' two-toned hair to hang down in front of his face and he swept it backwards.
Seth Rollins: Chris Sabin needs to believe that and everyone else needs to believe...in The Shield.
The piercing eyes of The Shield member never left the camera's lens as the scene reached it's end.
