AxxessNet Exclusive with Spencer Burke
Apr 9, 2017 7:19:44 GMT -5
Post by Chandler Scott on Apr 9, 2017 7:19:44 GMT -5
Spencer Burke: Hello again, everybody, and welcome to our weekly interview on FGA Online. My guest this week is one of the 30 wrestlers entering the Gold Rush Rumble next Saturday, Chandler Scott. Chandler, it’s nice to see you.
Chandler Scott: Likewise.
Spencer Burke: First, let’s talk about the timing of this interview. It was announced earlier on in the week that around this time, Cordy Stevenson would be conducting an exclusive interview here on AxxessNet with myself. Yet right now, I’m interviewing you.
(Chandler smirks)
Chandler Scott: You sound disappointed.
Spencer Burke: Oh I’m not disappointed. I just find the timing curious.
(Chandler’s eyes narrow at the accusation. He then opens his eyes back up and lets out a smile)
Chandler Scott: Curious, Spencer? Curious how, might I ask? Do you think that I caught wind of her plans for an interview and rushed to get in an interview before her? Because if that were the case, then that would be me being petty. And if the events from this past Saturday have proven anything, I’m definitely not petty. Cordy Stevenson is the FGA Undisputed Champion. That means that when it comes to things like this or mic time on the shows, she takes precedence over everyone else. And deservedly so. She’s earned that right. But if she’s out here making promises that she can’t keep, then that’s a Cordy Stevenson problem. That’s not my problem. And with such a big match coming up in a matter of days, now isn’t the most ideal time to not be following through on promises.
Spencer Burke: Speaking of her upcoming championship match, it’s no secret that Cordy Stevenson has been a bit preoccupied or distracted by yourself. So much so that her current number one contender, Izzy Anders, urged her not to pretend that you don’t exist for one night. What are your thoughts on that?
Chandler Scott: Izzy Anders wants Cordy to forget that I exist. Well you know what? I suggest she follows her own advice and does the same. In fact, should she defeat Cordy next Saturday? She should hope and pray that any of those other 29 participants wins the Gold Rush Rumble. Because Izzy Anders doesn’t want these type of problems.
But I’m not surprised that Izzy wants to have Cordy’s attention. In fact, she wants everyone’s undivided attention. Only the Strong Survive is her endgame. That’s supposed to be the night where all these pent up emotions of anger and disrespect and abandonment all come to a head. That’s the night where she delivers the death blow to the proud champion. That’s the night that she snatches the reins and snatches the Undisputed Championship, chucks it into the air and sparks the fire that will reduce this company to a pile of ashes. Or something. I believe I got that right. But here’s the thing, Burke. FGA Titles have already been defaced on two separate occasions. No one batted an eye. People have legit set fire to FGA. Two weeks later, it was business as usual. Izzy Anders has lofty aspirations. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that she can win the Undisputed Championship. But if she honestly thinks that she’s going to be the catalyst that leads to the destruction of FGA, then she needs to get with the times and get a freaking clue. Sh-
(Suddenly, Chandler places his hand on the phone in his pocket)
Chandler Scott: Hold on just a second…
(Chandler takes out the phone and holds it up to his ear)
Chandler Scott: Hello!? … Yes, this is him … No, she isn’t here right now … Yes, I can take a message …
(Chandler points over to Burke and pretends to scribble the air, letting the interviewer know that he needs something to write on. Burke reaches over and hands Chandler a pen and a pad)
Chandler Scott: I’m ready when you are … MmmHmm … MmmHmm … MmmHmm… Yeah, I got all that … You as well…
(Chandler presses a button before sliding the phone back into his pocket)
Chandler Scott: That was the early 2000s calling for Izzy. They want their tired shtick back.
(Burke shakes his head with a bit of a smirk)
Chandler Scott: Continue…
Spencer Burke: Let me bring you back to the latest episode of Vertigo when you were given a gift by Cordy Stevenson. It was a model bridge with a note attached that I believe said, ““You cried us a whole damn river last show. Maybe this bridge can help you get over it. Good luck in the Gold Rush Rumble by the way.”
(Chandler smirks)
Chandler Scott: Yeah, that’s exactly what it said. You know, when Cordy arrived to the arena last show, she didn’t forget to bring her Undisputed Title with her. But she also didn’t forget to put on her Petty Pants, either.
Spencer Burke: With all due respect, Chandler, don’t you think that it was equally petty on your part to give her a crutch later on in the show?
Chandler Scott: My gift? Petty? No, Burke, that was me being thoughtful. That was me looking out for her. As I’m sure you know, she’s suffered two broken ankles that at the time were viewed as career ending. And when you’re in the ring with someone like Izzy, someone who isn’t going to shy away from breaking limbs if it means getting what she wants, I figured she would potentially need something to help her get around if things don’t go her way at the pay per view.
Spencer Burke: I don’t want to speak for everyone. But I look at everything that’s been going on between yourself and Cordy Stevenson over these past few months and I can’t help but feel a bit disheartened. I know that as a journalist I’m supposed to remain impartial. But I’m saddened to see that things have degenerated to this point between the two of you, especially after all the progress you two made in the wake of your heated rivalry from two years ago. I’ll ask Ms. Stevenson the questions I have for her when the time is right. But right now, Chandler, do you at all feel responsible for the way things have soured between the two of you? Do you at all regret your actions over the course of these past few months?
(Chandler rubs the back of his neck as he looks down. He looks back up at Burke. But any sense of playfulness or sarcasm is completely gone from Chandler’s tone)
Chandler Scott: Was I out of line for making a few jovial jabs at the champion? Sure. Was I wrong for not believing Cordy and taking a swing at her when I thought she was the one who did a number of me with the steel chair? I’ve already said this publicly, I’ve already told her privately. But one more time for the hard of hearing, yes, I was 100% in the wrong. But to answer your question. Do I have any regrets? It seems to me that the issues that Cordy has with me stem from the moment that I agreed to become the special guest referee in that Unification Match at Grapple Kingdom. That seems to be the point where it all went left. So with the benefit of hindsight, do I regret that decision, knowing how things would end up? Yes.
(Burke does a bit of a double take. He expect Chandler to dance around the questions. But instead, he got the truth)
Chandler Scott: But what’s done is done. I can’t change the past, Burke. All I can do is look to the future. All I can do is look forward… to the Gold Rush Rumble.
Spencer Burke: Speaking of the Rumble, you’re one of the 29 entrants, as well as a mystery entrant, that have been announced for the match. You’re coming off of a main event loss to Johnny Karma. How do you realistically see yourself fairing in this Rumble?
Chandler Scott: Heh. How do I realistically see myself fairing? I see myself walking down that aisle, entering that ring, throwing out whoever and winning the Rumble. What type of question is that?
Spencer Burke: You believe this?
(Now it’s Chandler doing the double take. He’s clearly been offended by this line of questioning)
Chandler Scott: Did I stutter, Burke? There isn’t a doubt in my mind that I can win the Rumble.
Spencer Burke: You’ve had one of the more storied careers in FGA. No one doubts your ability to beat most people on any given night. But we’re talking about unfamiliar territory for you. Let’s also not forget that you haven’t been lighting the world on fire as of late.
Chandler Scott: So what? So what?! You want me to just pack it in?! Take my ball and go home?! I don’t run away if I can’t get the job done. I get back up and go back at it until I can. The better wrestler won that night. I tip my cap to Karma. But if that match is ran back ten times and you don’t think I win the majority of those matches, then I highly suggest you check the damn scoreboard. I’m well aware of the target on my back. I’m well aware of the fact that what happened to Jimmy Page in the Battle Royal could easily happen to me in the Gold Rush Rumble. But you know what? I say bring it. If everyone wants to target me the moment I step foot inside that ring, then I say bring ‘em all on. That lets me know who is really in whose head. April 15th will be the day that this all turns around. April 15 will be the day that yours truly takes one ant leap towards the Undisputed Championship. April 15th will be the day that Chandler Scott is the strongest to survive. I don’t care if I’m #1, #30 or any number in between, I’m going through whoever is in that ring. I’m tossing out whoever is in that ring. I will be your 2017 Gold Rush Rumble winner. And there isn’t a champion, challenger, or anyone else in that Rumble that’s going to stop me. There’s only one man that’s winning the Gold Rush Rumble. And that’s me, the DNA of FGA! That’s me, the #FGAce! That’s me, Grapp Game Moses! On April 15th, every head will bow and every tongue will confess that Chandler Reigns Supreme. You have your doubts, Burke? The fans, they have their doubts? Tune into Only the Strong Survive. I’ll make you a believer.
Chandler Scott: Likewise.
Spencer Burke: First, let’s talk about the timing of this interview. It was announced earlier on in the week that around this time, Cordy Stevenson would be conducting an exclusive interview here on AxxessNet with myself. Yet right now, I’m interviewing you.
(Chandler smirks)
Chandler Scott: You sound disappointed.
Spencer Burke: Oh I’m not disappointed. I just find the timing curious.
(Chandler’s eyes narrow at the accusation. He then opens his eyes back up and lets out a smile)
Chandler Scott: Curious, Spencer? Curious how, might I ask? Do you think that I caught wind of her plans for an interview and rushed to get in an interview before her? Because if that were the case, then that would be me being petty. And if the events from this past Saturday have proven anything, I’m definitely not petty. Cordy Stevenson is the FGA Undisputed Champion. That means that when it comes to things like this or mic time on the shows, she takes precedence over everyone else. And deservedly so. She’s earned that right. But if she’s out here making promises that she can’t keep, then that’s a Cordy Stevenson problem. That’s not my problem. And with such a big match coming up in a matter of days, now isn’t the most ideal time to not be following through on promises.
Spencer Burke: Speaking of her upcoming championship match, it’s no secret that Cordy Stevenson has been a bit preoccupied or distracted by yourself. So much so that her current number one contender, Izzy Anders, urged her not to pretend that you don’t exist for one night. What are your thoughts on that?
Chandler Scott: Izzy Anders wants Cordy to forget that I exist. Well you know what? I suggest she follows her own advice and does the same. In fact, should she defeat Cordy next Saturday? She should hope and pray that any of those other 29 participants wins the Gold Rush Rumble. Because Izzy Anders doesn’t want these type of problems.
But I’m not surprised that Izzy wants to have Cordy’s attention. In fact, she wants everyone’s undivided attention. Only the Strong Survive is her endgame. That’s supposed to be the night where all these pent up emotions of anger and disrespect and abandonment all come to a head. That’s the night where she delivers the death blow to the proud champion. That’s the night that she snatches the reins and snatches the Undisputed Championship, chucks it into the air and sparks the fire that will reduce this company to a pile of ashes. Or something. I believe I got that right. But here’s the thing, Burke. FGA Titles have already been defaced on two separate occasions. No one batted an eye. People have legit set fire to FGA. Two weeks later, it was business as usual. Izzy Anders has lofty aspirations. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that she can win the Undisputed Championship. But if she honestly thinks that she’s going to be the catalyst that leads to the destruction of FGA, then she needs to get with the times and get a freaking clue. Sh-
(Suddenly, Chandler places his hand on the phone in his pocket)
Chandler Scott: Hold on just a second…
(Chandler takes out the phone and holds it up to his ear)
Chandler Scott: Hello!? … Yes, this is him … No, she isn’t here right now … Yes, I can take a message …
(Chandler points over to Burke and pretends to scribble the air, letting the interviewer know that he needs something to write on. Burke reaches over and hands Chandler a pen and a pad)
Chandler Scott: I’m ready when you are … MmmHmm … MmmHmm … MmmHmm… Yeah, I got all that … You as well…
(Chandler presses a button before sliding the phone back into his pocket)
Chandler Scott: That was the early 2000s calling for Izzy. They want their tired shtick back.
(Burke shakes his head with a bit of a smirk)
Chandler Scott: Continue…
Spencer Burke: Let me bring you back to the latest episode of Vertigo when you were given a gift by Cordy Stevenson. It was a model bridge with a note attached that I believe said, ““You cried us a whole damn river last show. Maybe this bridge can help you get over it. Good luck in the Gold Rush Rumble by the way.”
(Chandler smirks)
Chandler Scott: Yeah, that’s exactly what it said. You know, when Cordy arrived to the arena last show, she didn’t forget to bring her Undisputed Title with her. But she also didn’t forget to put on her Petty Pants, either.
Spencer Burke: With all due respect, Chandler, don’t you think that it was equally petty on your part to give her a crutch later on in the show?
Chandler Scott: My gift? Petty? No, Burke, that was me being thoughtful. That was me looking out for her. As I’m sure you know, she’s suffered two broken ankles that at the time were viewed as career ending. And when you’re in the ring with someone like Izzy, someone who isn’t going to shy away from breaking limbs if it means getting what she wants, I figured she would potentially need something to help her get around if things don’t go her way at the pay per view.
Spencer Burke: I don’t want to speak for everyone. But I look at everything that’s been going on between yourself and Cordy Stevenson over these past few months and I can’t help but feel a bit disheartened. I know that as a journalist I’m supposed to remain impartial. But I’m saddened to see that things have degenerated to this point between the two of you, especially after all the progress you two made in the wake of your heated rivalry from two years ago. I’ll ask Ms. Stevenson the questions I have for her when the time is right. But right now, Chandler, do you at all feel responsible for the way things have soured between the two of you? Do you at all regret your actions over the course of these past few months?
(Chandler rubs the back of his neck as he looks down. He looks back up at Burke. But any sense of playfulness or sarcasm is completely gone from Chandler’s tone)
Chandler Scott: Was I out of line for making a few jovial jabs at the champion? Sure. Was I wrong for not believing Cordy and taking a swing at her when I thought she was the one who did a number of me with the steel chair? I’ve already said this publicly, I’ve already told her privately. But one more time for the hard of hearing, yes, I was 100% in the wrong. But to answer your question. Do I have any regrets? It seems to me that the issues that Cordy has with me stem from the moment that I agreed to become the special guest referee in that Unification Match at Grapple Kingdom. That seems to be the point where it all went left. So with the benefit of hindsight, do I regret that decision, knowing how things would end up? Yes.
(Burke does a bit of a double take. He expect Chandler to dance around the questions. But instead, he got the truth)
Chandler Scott: But what’s done is done. I can’t change the past, Burke. All I can do is look to the future. All I can do is look forward… to the Gold Rush Rumble.
Spencer Burke: Speaking of the Rumble, you’re one of the 29 entrants, as well as a mystery entrant, that have been announced for the match. You’re coming off of a main event loss to Johnny Karma. How do you realistically see yourself fairing in this Rumble?
Chandler Scott: Heh. How do I realistically see myself fairing? I see myself walking down that aisle, entering that ring, throwing out whoever and winning the Rumble. What type of question is that?
Spencer Burke: You believe this?
(Now it’s Chandler doing the double take. He’s clearly been offended by this line of questioning)
Chandler Scott: Did I stutter, Burke? There isn’t a doubt in my mind that I can win the Rumble.
Spencer Burke: You’ve had one of the more storied careers in FGA. No one doubts your ability to beat most people on any given night. But we’re talking about unfamiliar territory for you. Let’s also not forget that you haven’t been lighting the world on fire as of late.
Chandler Scott: So what? So what?! You want me to just pack it in?! Take my ball and go home?! I don’t run away if I can’t get the job done. I get back up and go back at it until I can. The better wrestler won that night. I tip my cap to Karma. But if that match is ran back ten times and you don’t think I win the majority of those matches, then I highly suggest you check the damn scoreboard. I’m well aware of the target on my back. I’m well aware of the fact that what happened to Jimmy Page in the Battle Royal could easily happen to me in the Gold Rush Rumble. But you know what? I say bring it. If everyone wants to target me the moment I step foot inside that ring, then I say bring ‘em all on. That lets me know who is really in whose head. April 15th will be the day that this all turns around. April 15 will be the day that yours truly takes one ant leap towards the Undisputed Championship. April 15th will be the day that Chandler Scott is the strongest to survive. I don’t care if I’m #1, #30 or any number in between, I’m going through whoever is in that ring. I’m tossing out whoever is in that ring. I will be your 2017 Gold Rush Rumble winner. And there isn’t a champion, challenger, or anyone else in that Rumble that’s going to stop me. There’s only one man that’s winning the Gold Rush Rumble. And that’s me, the DNA of FGA! That’s me, the #FGAce! That’s me, Grapp Game Moses! On April 15th, every head will bow and every tongue will confess that Chandler Reigns Supreme. You have your doubts, Burke? The fans, they have their doubts? Tune into Only the Strong Survive. I’ll make you a believer.