Broadcast Ch'ship #1 Contenders' Match: Spencer v Young

[UKWF]

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[Rayne Young]

With the curtains pulled, television on, re-watching his debut in the UKWF. Rayne can be seen shaking his head, running his hand through his hair, and yawns.

"Three events running, i've faced a member of Blood Money. And each time i've walked away victorious. None more so than at Defying The Odds, where i comprehensively beat Wulf Erikson. So much so, i doubt he'll be back anytime soon. But Blood Money are done for now, it's time to move on, and i shall move on. And it brings me full circle to you, Kelsey Spencer. A chance to redeem myself and prove that our debut match here inside UKWF, was nothing more than a fluke. You might be a capable wrestler, but getting the better of me just doesn't happen."

Rewinding the footage, Rayne studies it hard. Still visibly shaking his head in dismay at how he's got this blemished spot on his UKWF record. Scratching his head, Rayne is perplexed trying to work it out, then smiles as he realises just how she done it.

"First match back, ring rust and awareness wasn't at the level it is now. That's how, Kelsey. It's the only way. You're not better than me, that's clear as day to see. You haven't got the size or strength. You might have an ounce of talent, but Kelsey i'm going to squeeze that out of you, come Fight For The Future."

Standing to his feet, Rayne walks over and turns off the television. Even though he's been on a run as of late, you can sense he's still itching to get retribution on Blood Money, but for now, Kelsey Spencer has to be his complete focus.

"You see Kelsey, that's what i would've said and still could. But let's be honest here, excuses are for the likes of Blood Money and NME. You beat me fair and square, through no fault of my own. On that particular evening you were better, i'll make no bones about that. But even though you beat me all those weeks ago, it won't happen again. You might've been better on that evening, but nine times out ten, i'd win. And i think deep down, you know that Kelsey. I don't go into this match blinded. I know just who you are, Kelsey, and i know what the stakes are for the winner. And i know whoever wins, will give James Edwards a run for his money. And truly make him dig deep to defend that Championship."

Walking around his room, Rayne's in deep thought. Thinking to himself that he'd verbally destroy her, but this is a different Rayne. Nodding his head, he continues.

"Kelsey Spencer, i'm looking forward to facing you again. This time in singles competition, and if you win again. Just know that you beat me at 100%. Whatever the outcome, we'll give those UKWF a match worth seeing over and over again."

Rayne smiles, turning his back before walking away as the scene fades.

[Kelsey Spencer]

The following footage is believed to have been recorded in September 2009.

    The raw video footage appears to be in AVI format, and looks as though it’s been ripped from a classic Nokia flip phone. With audio so badly distorted that it rivals the sound of a heavily-compressed Ramones track, it’s clear after a first glance that it comes from several years ago.


    In the video, a young girl can be seen in her ring gear - a pink wrestling top and white wrist tape are visible, with her short brown hair tied up in cute little pigtails. It shouldn’t take more than a moment to recognise her as a young Kelsey Spencer, then known to the wrestling world as “Charity”. She appears to be fighting back tears as she brushes her messed-up fringe from her face.


    “You know, this is just incredible,” she declares with a shaky voice. “When I started training four years ago, I didn’t know if I could make it here, but… I get to challenge for the Glister Wrestling Title now!”


    The biggest smile you can possibly imagine appears on the young girl’s face as she speaks of coming that much closer to achieving more of her life’s goals. Every individual in her life who was supposed to be supportive and encouraging had been nothing but negative and demoralising - so much so that she dropped out of high school and ran away from home in late 2005 to train as a wrestler, against her parents’ wishes. Through years of hardship, the thought of regret was always in the recess of her mind, but now it’s finally paying off.


    “I can’t believe I’ve made it this far,” she continues, amazed that she’s climbed the ranks of the small-time indy promotion in rural New South Wales. She takes a deep breath to try calm her nerves. “When I started training, I made a deal with myself; every morning when I rolled my bruised body outta bed at 5 am, I told myself that I should be happy for the opportunity I was being given. Not a lot of others get the chances I’d been given. If I’m meant to find success, I’ll find it, but… I should be happy that I get to do what I love each and every day.”


    She swiftly wipes her tears away and flashes a cheesy grin.


    “I’m gonna be the Glister Wrestling Champion! I’ve gotta be!” she announces, with a balled-up fist filled with determination. “But for now, I kinda just wanna soak all this in. I’ve never been at this level, and I don’t wanna jinx it, but I dunno if I’ll ever be here again, so… If you guys will excuse me, I’m gonna head home and try wrap my mind around everything. Bye!”


    The grainy footage ends shortly after the 21-year-old bids her audience farewell.

[Kelsey Spencer]

    “Who woulda thought I’d be in this position?” the orange-haired Australian asks as she wanders around her immediate area. “I sure as heck didn’t. It’s crazy to think about how far I’ve come; facing tough opponents one after the other, and that trend’s gonna continue at Fight For The Future against Rayne Young.”


    The young woman we see in this video is much different from the girl we saw in this morning’s grainy video; here, she displays an unmistakable sense of maturity.


    “You see, sir… That’s exactly what I plan on doing once the 25th rolls around. My future’s very important to me; I came to UKWF to wrestle the best, and the best are the ones with those title belts strapped around their waists. Now, I’m sure you’re probably looking to avenge that loss you suffered and get that title shot instead of me - and you’ve probably got a solid game plan in place to try and do so - but you should know that brute strength alone isn't gonna be enough to put me away.


    I've been going over some of my old tapes lately, trying to find things I can improve on, and I came across a little piece I recorded on my phone years back… right after I earned my first-ever title match. I uploaded it this morning, actually, to serve as a constant reminder of where I came from and how I got here. Even though it was so long ago, I still remember how it felt to taste that success; to know I was so close to earning a physical representation of all my hard work.


    So much so that I've fallen in love with the feeling. I crave it.”


    Kelsey’s pacing ceases, her unwavering stare meeting the camera. One doesn’t have to question her passion for her craft; she wears her heart on her sleeve when verbalising her stance on the sport she adores.


    “What does that mean for you, Rayne? Well, it's simple… you're the only thing standing between me and my title match - that feeling of euphoria I'm constantly chasing. The rush I get when I’m wrestling for a title… You can’t even begin to imagine! 

    All we’ve gotta do is look to the past and see what's gonna happen in Ipswich.
I've had the odds stacked against me countless times, and I've overcome them because I live for moments like this. And last time we were in the ring together? I pinned you, 1-2-3; winning that match was the perfect way to get my foot in the door, but this time? Something incredibly important to me is at stake, and that’s the indescribable feeling I’ve knowing I’m next in line for a shot at the UKWF Broadcast Championship.

    Rayne, there’s no amount of strength or cunning you can bring that’ll ever extinguish my desire to experience that feeling. And I will experience it.”