Post by Isabella Verratti on Nov 6, 2018 18:23:46 GMT
Camera opens to darkness. A faint click is heard as we suddenly see Isabella Verratti. She’s sitting on a stool in a dark room, lit by a single lightbulb over her head with a switch dangling down. Isabella wears a cropped leather jacket over a bright red top with fitted jeans and black boots. Her hair and makeup are styled and she stares into the camera with a confident smile. Her Italian accent sings through the air.
“And here we are. The Lethal Angels of Wrestling take on ‘Sin City’! And Isabella Verratti takes on the Joker’s Wild match! But it is not quite that simple is it? Three other women stand between me and my opportunity at the LAW Championship. I know how I must be viewed by my opponents. I know they must see me as someone who hasn’t been here long enough to prove anything. I may be the newest girl here, but to underestimate me is to make a lethal mistake.”
Isabella brushes strands of her behind her ear and leans forward with her elbows on her knees.
“My opponents are all dangerous. Take Roni De Vil for example. A woman we are all well aware of as she has been a dominant force in the LAW ring. Someone who knows what it’s like to be a winner as she remains undefeated here. A generational competitor who was raised in combat, arguably bred for it before becoming one of Madame Vega’s own students, groomed for this company. Known for being vicious, she fights like a woman possessed inside of the ring. Almost as if she were the devil herself. Naturally, she strikes fear into her opponents.”
“Then of course we have Rina Sakaraba. She showed a talent for this industry and managed to use it as a way to reconnect with her family. And now she is on the verge of breaking through to take the next step of her career. She and her sister fell short against Wolfegang Symphony and she has taken that to heart. On her redemptive quest, she looks to overcome what happened at Caged. She showed her fire and came out victorious to qualify for this match. Her heart, her passion, her... her desiderio. It drives her forward and gives her strength.”
“And I could never forget Miranda Minors. The very first LAW Champion. The one who started it all. Hand selected by Cameron Ella Ava. The woman meant to change the industry and the entire perception of women in wrestling. The one who has sat on top of LAW from the very beginning. Ruthless, uncaring, and intense. There is no path she will not take to secure victory and dominance. A woman who has experienced pain and suffering, a woman who refuses to experience the same pain again.”
Isabella stares into the camera for a moment before narrowing her eyes and sitting up straight.
“But allow me to properly introduce myself to you all. I am Isabella Verratti di Firenze. I grew up with nothing, earning everything in my life, paying the bills for mi famiglia with my talents. What made me improve in my capabilities was the drive to care for my Momma and Poppa. Poppa always worked hard but it was never enough. But because of my performances, we were finally able to keep our lights on. It was never easy, but we all worked hard to provide for one another. Many times I was scared, I was sad, I was tired. But my father told me during the hard days, ‘Figlia mia, esistono tempi duri per renderti più forte’. It means the hard times are there to make you stronger. He and many others taught me to never run away from struggle. I always run forward, be it over my next obstacle, to my next goal, or through my next opponent.”
“Many ask me why I do what I do. Why I perform as I do. Why I take the risks I take. They want to know what pushes me. I have always loved the feeling of being weightless in the air. And pushing myself to go farther and higher first was because of the need to care for my family. But soon it grew into a love of the scenario itself. The feeling of fear before each stunt. The adrenaline that pumps through my blood. The ability to look death itself in the eyes and fly over its head. It was an addiction. But it wasn’t everything. From the time I was a young girl, I had this need for competition. I wanted to be the best at everything. And when I discovered wrestling, I knew it was my purpose from the first moment. I left home. I came to America with what I had in my pockets and trained everyday, and now I stand at the precipice of my dreams. Many would call me fearless. But they’d be wrong. As I said before, I feel fear before every risk I take. But fear for me is something very different than what the world understands. Fear drives me. If something scares me, it means it is something that I can test myself against. And there is nothing more exciting than that.”
Isabella straightens her jacket as she continues.
“Do I fear my opponents? Of course I do. Only una scema would pretend she would not feel fear. This is my first marquee event in my career and I am in the most high profile match short of the World Championship and it is for a chance at that very title. Not to mention the quality of opponent in front of me. But while my opponents may believe they can take advantage of my fear, of my nerves, I urge them to remember what fear does to me. Fear means more adrenaline in my veins. Fear means more passion. Fear means I will fight harder and stronger than I would without it. So do I fear Roni’s technical and violent abilities? Yes, and I will be pushed to hit harder and move faster because of it. Do I fear the passion and heart that Rina will have driving her? Yes, and my own passion will be like a fire doused with gasoline because of it. Do I fear the measures that Miranda will use to take me down? Yes, and I will be more driven to push my own limitations and fight back because of it. Do I fear the fact that I do not know what our match type is? Yes, and it motivates me to be at my absolute sharpest in all aspects of my abilities. I will not pretend that I am not afraid of this match, but I hope my opponents do not delude themselves into thinking that fear will in any way hinder me. The fear makes me stronger and it shows me each and every time that I can overcome it and reach new heights that I have never seen before. I have overcome scenarios these women could not imagine. I have taken chances that many would never even consider. And I have come out on top of situations that many will never experience. And it is always because I do not run away from my fear, I embrace it.”
Isabella reaches up and grabs the single lightbulb by the cord as the camera moves closer to her, seemingly right in her face.
“Miei amici, I look forward to this match. To showing what we are capable of. To show how this sport has grown. But all the same, I will not rest until I prove myself as the best around. I will push and push and push until I reach the top and then I will continue to push to remain there. A Perfect Storm brews over Las Vegas. How will you react when lightning strikes?”
She smashes the lightbulb into the camera lens, sending sparks flying everywhere as the room darkens and the feed cuts.
“And here we are. The Lethal Angels of Wrestling take on ‘Sin City’! And Isabella Verratti takes on the Joker’s Wild match! But it is not quite that simple is it? Three other women stand between me and my opportunity at the LAW Championship. I know how I must be viewed by my opponents. I know they must see me as someone who hasn’t been here long enough to prove anything. I may be the newest girl here, but to underestimate me is to make a lethal mistake.”
Isabella brushes strands of her behind her ear and leans forward with her elbows on her knees.
“My opponents are all dangerous. Take Roni De Vil for example. A woman we are all well aware of as she has been a dominant force in the LAW ring. Someone who knows what it’s like to be a winner as she remains undefeated here. A generational competitor who was raised in combat, arguably bred for it before becoming one of Madame Vega’s own students, groomed for this company. Known for being vicious, she fights like a woman possessed inside of the ring. Almost as if she were the devil herself. Naturally, she strikes fear into her opponents.”
“Then of course we have Rina Sakaraba. She showed a talent for this industry and managed to use it as a way to reconnect with her family. And now she is on the verge of breaking through to take the next step of her career. She and her sister fell short against Wolfegang Symphony and she has taken that to heart. On her redemptive quest, she looks to overcome what happened at Caged. She showed her fire and came out victorious to qualify for this match. Her heart, her passion, her... her desiderio. It drives her forward and gives her strength.”
“And I could never forget Miranda Minors. The very first LAW Champion. The one who started it all. Hand selected by Cameron Ella Ava. The woman meant to change the industry and the entire perception of women in wrestling. The one who has sat on top of LAW from the very beginning. Ruthless, uncaring, and intense. There is no path she will not take to secure victory and dominance. A woman who has experienced pain and suffering, a woman who refuses to experience the same pain again.”
Isabella stares into the camera for a moment before narrowing her eyes and sitting up straight.
“But allow me to properly introduce myself to you all. I am Isabella Verratti di Firenze. I grew up with nothing, earning everything in my life, paying the bills for mi famiglia with my talents. What made me improve in my capabilities was the drive to care for my Momma and Poppa. Poppa always worked hard but it was never enough. But because of my performances, we were finally able to keep our lights on. It was never easy, but we all worked hard to provide for one another. Many times I was scared, I was sad, I was tired. But my father told me during the hard days, ‘Figlia mia, esistono tempi duri per renderti più forte’. It means the hard times are there to make you stronger. He and many others taught me to never run away from struggle. I always run forward, be it over my next obstacle, to my next goal, or through my next opponent.”
“Many ask me why I do what I do. Why I perform as I do. Why I take the risks I take. They want to know what pushes me. I have always loved the feeling of being weightless in the air. And pushing myself to go farther and higher first was because of the need to care for my family. But soon it grew into a love of the scenario itself. The feeling of fear before each stunt. The adrenaline that pumps through my blood. The ability to look death itself in the eyes and fly over its head. It was an addiction. But it wasn’t everything. From the time I was a young girl, I had this need for competition. I wanted to be the best at everything. And when I discovered wrestling, I knew it was my purpose from the first moment. I left home. I came to America with what I had in my pockets and trained everyday, and now I stand at the precipice of my dreams. Many would call me fearless. But they’d be wrong. As I said before, I feel fear before every risk I take. But fear for me is something very different than what the world understands. Fear drives me. If something scares me, it means it is something that I can test myself against. And there is nothing more exciting than that.”
Isabella straightens her jacket as she continues.
“Do I fear my opponents? Of course I do. Only una scema would pretend she would not feel fear. This is my first marquee event in my career and I am in the most high profile match short of the World Championship and it is for a chance at that very title. Not to mention the quality of opponent in front of me. But while my opponents may believe they can take advantage of my fear, of my nerves, I urge them to remember what fear does to me. Fear means more adrenaline in my veins. Fear means more passion. Fear means I will fight harder and stronger than I would without it. So do I fear Roni’s technical and violent abilities? Yes, and I will be pushed to hit harder and move faster because of it. Do I fear the passion and heart that Rina will have driving her? Yes, and my own passion will be like a fire doused with gasoline because of it. Do I fear the measures that Miranda will use to take me down? Yes, and I will be more driven to push my own limitations and fight back because of it. Do I fear the fact that I do not know what our match type is? Yes, and it motivates me to be at my absolute sharpest in all aspects of my abilities. I will not pretend that I am not afraid of this match, but I hope my opponents do not delude themselves into thinking that fear will in any way hinder me. The fear makes me stronger and it shows me each and every time that I can overcome it and reach new heights that I have never seen before. I have overcome scenarios these women could not imagine. I have taken chances that many would never even consider. And I have come out on top of situations that many will never experience. And it is always because I do not run away from my fear, I embrace it.”
Isabella reaches up and grabs the single lightbulb by the cord as the camera moves closer to her, seemingly right in her face.
“Miei amici, I look forward to this match. To showing what we are capable of. To show how this sport has grown. But all the same, I will not rest until I prove myself as the best around. I will push and push and push until I reach the top and then I will continue to push to remain there. A Perfect Storm brews over Las Vegas. How will you react when lightning strikes?”
She smashes the lightbulb into the camera lens, sending sparks flying everywhere as the room darkens and the feed cuts.