10/10/2009: Y'know what bugs me about you, Claudio? You and I have a lot in common, but you're too blind to see that. You and I are both passionate about what we do. I love a good fight. You love a good fight. I'm not in this business to make friends, and neither are you. I hate to lose, and I know you hate to lose. I know how it eats you up inside because in your mind, no one should ever beat you. A man in your condition, with your skills, with your physique...who could POSSIBLY beat you? Well I did it. I pinned your shoulders to the mat back in May. That could have been the end of things between us, but there was no way you were going to let that stand. I know that about you. I understand the kind of creature you are...because I'm that same kind of creature.

The truth is Claudio, you and I could have been friends, but life has taken us down two separate paths. And on my path, I've learned some valuable lessons that I guess you haven't. There's something about the professional wrestling business you need to understand. This business is filled with people you DON'T have to like, but you DO have to respect. Look at the guy who trained me. I have NEVER liked Quackenbush from the day I met him. But I respect the man. I respect his abilities. Not because I want to, but because I HAVE to. So where you get off thinking you are BETTER than me - that you don't have to RESPECT me? After what I've been through, in this business and in my life? Well I guess I'll just have to teach you some respect, Claudio. And if that doesn't work, then I'll beat the respect into you. Bring your smug smile to Philadelphia on November 22 so I can teach you the error of your ways, Claudio. I'm going to embarass you in front of everyone, and when it's over, you're going to get on the mic and say YOU RESPECT ME.

Get ready to bow down to the King.
EK


READ ULTRAMANTIS' BLOG FROM 10/4/2009 HERE