[Scene: The backstage area of the sVo, a dimly lit corridor with the distant echoes of crowd noise filtering through. ‘Razor’ Rick Reid, clad in his trademark military-inspired wrestling gear, stands tall and imposing, a stoic expression on his face. He adjusts his wristbands, his mind focused on the imminent showdown against sVo legend William Vorheez.]

Rick Reid: Last week, I stood in this very spot, having just conquered another sVo legend in Bobby Dean. The echoes of victory still resonate in the air, but in this business, there’s no time to bask in glory. This weekend, Showdown 161, the stage is set for another clash, this time against the formidable William Vorheez.

[Vorheez’s name brings a subtle smirk to Rick’s face as he recalls the challenge ahead.]

Rick Reid: Vorheez, a legend in his own right, an icon of the sVo. But legends are meant to be toppled, and icons are meant to crumble. Last week, Bobby Dean learned that lesson the hard way, and this week, it’s your turn. The ring is my battlefield, and I am the one who dictates the terms.

[His eyes narrow, a fire burning within.]

Rick Reid: ‘Razor’ Rick Reid, former Army Ranger, a man forged in the crucible of discipline and determination. I don’t step into that ring for glory or adulation. I step in to impose my will, to dominate, and to prove that strength, not nostalgia, is what reigns supreme.

[He begins to pace, the intensity in his voice growing.]

Rick Reid: William Vorheez, you’ve etched your name into the history of the sVo, but this weekend, your legacy collides with the unyielding force that is ‘Razor’ Rick Reid. You may have faced challenges in the past, but none like me. I bring a level of power and precision that will make your victories seem like distant memories.

[Rick Reid clenches his fists, the tension palpable.]

Rick Reid: Legends fall, icons crumble, and this weekend, the sVo faithful will witness the dismantling of yet another storied career. It’s not personal, Vorheez; it’s a matter of supremacy. The Army Ranger stands resolute, and in the end, when the dust settles, ‘Razor’ Rick Reid will stand tall, as he always does.

[With a final steely gaze, Rick Reid exits the frame, leaving a lingering aura of determination in his wake as he heads towards the impending clash with William Vorheez.]