Evan Pagano
“Riot Act XIV, everyone is talking about SNW vs. Alt:Pro. It’s the big showdown between the two promotions. It was meant to be headlined by the SNW Heavyweight Champion representing SNW against the Alt:Pro World Heavyweight Champion representing Alt:Pro. But here I am, standing before you as Alt:Pro World Heavyweight Champion representing SNW. Where does that lead us?
It’s been a long road for me. I was part of SNW from the very start. One of the Original 16. My goal from that very first show was to be SNW’s very best and win the World title. Almost thirteen years on, I haven’t done that. I’ve been close, God knows I’ve been close. How many title matches have I had? How many title matches have I come close? How many title matches have I lost?
Over a year ago, I challenged for the SNW Heavyweight Championship against Chris Hammers. In the build up to that match, he called me something people all around the world call me, 'the best never to win the big one'. It struck me, I need to be more, I need to be better.
I failed last year but at Riot Act 13, I won the chance to challenge for this title (holds up Alt:Pro title). This was the turning point, the catalyst to change my fortune. I put my all into winning this title so I could become a World Champion. I beat the best Alt:Pro had to offer. I’ve proved I’m a real World Champion, that I belong here in the main event of the biggest show of the year.
At Riot Act XIV, I’m not representing Alt:Pro but this title means more than any promotion rivalry. This title is proof that all these years was worth it because now I'm main eventing Riot Act challenging for the SNW Heavyweight Championship. It’s not just about winning the title that I’ve waited nearly thirteen years for. It’s proving to myself and everyone else that I belong here. This isn’t just a title win, this is becoming the first ever SNW/Alt:Pro World Heavyweight Unified Champion.
There can only be one. That one will be me.”
Henry Edwards
“When I returned to SNW, everyone expected me to win back this title (holds up SNW World Championship). The thing is the SNW I left was a very different SNW to what I came back to.
The roster had evolved, the competition was greater. I found myself struggling to keep up. I had my chances but I just wasn’t good enough. People used to say I had preferential treatment: the main events, the title matches, the acclaim. People don’t understand how hard I worked to get where I am. And I had to do it all again when I came back.
That’s what made my title win at Twelve last year even sweeter, it was the pay off. All that hard work, finally I found myself back on top of the mountain. It was time to remind everyone just who Henry F'N Edwards really is.
(Evan) Pagano is a man I got a lot of respect for. We clicked on our first day of SNW. We were the only two guys in the Original 16 who had any prior wrestling experience. Pagano has it all and deserves the main events, the multiple title reigns, everything I had. For whatever reason, it just hasn’t happened for him. I feel sorry for him because honestly our careers just as easily could be reversed.
But if you think I’m going to show the slightest bit of weakness towards Evan, you got another thing coming. Just as he as got something to prove, so have I. Riot Act is the big stage, where all eyes on you. The main event it’s the big one. I can’t let this slip, I need to show everyone this isn’t a nostalgia trip. This reign isn’t a fluke. I’m going to remind everyone just who Henry F’N Edwards is by becoming the first ever SNW/Alt:Pro World Heavyweight Unified Champion.”
Mike Hogan
“Kevin Hart you little b****!. (Laughs). People have been asking me what’s my beef with Kevin Hart. To that, my response is go do some research. Kevin Hart has been at the centre of everything bad in my career. I wanted the FUSE title, Kevin got there first. I wanted the Duo’s titles, Kevin got there first. I wanted the SNW title, Kevin.Got.There.First. Well, to be fair, we know how that ended. Who ended Kevin’s SNW title reign, oh yeah, me.
This is all Kevin’s own doing. I was out to make a statement last year, it just so happens to be Kevin’s shot at the SNW title but he took offence. I still have my Alt:Pro Heavyweight Championship rematch that I never used. I could have used that and be in the main event of Riot Act. Hell, I could have challenged Henry Edwards and walked into Riot Act as SNW Champion but you know, I didn’t. Some things are more important than titles and that is beating Kevin Hart.
Hey, there’s no knocking Kev’s abilities in the ring. He is one of the best ever to do this. He’s more than worthy of taking the Hart name as his own. But at Riot Act, this isn’t going to be a nice technical encounter where Kev and I trade holds. This is going to be a proper fight, you know the one Kev. You know, like the one that forced me out of SNW!
Kevin. Harty boy. K-Dog. At Riot Act XIV, I hope you’re ready to show the world. Bring you’re A-game boy because it’s time to face the music. Only one of us is walking away from this and it’s gonna be me.”
Jack Joseph
“Jordan Devine, Amy Lee, Riley Shamrock, LyNN. These are all men you turned your back on Chris (Hammers). Me, I’m different, I turned my back on you.
When you offered me the chance to join Revolution X, I jumped at it. I knew what it would do to my career. Finally, the chance to be recognised for the talent I really am. But trust me when I say this Chris, from the moment I shook your hand, I was plotting your downfall.
I don’t want control of Revolution X like Devine or to punish you like Riley. What I want is recognition. I am the Patron Saint of Pro Wrestling and it’s about darn time people realise that.
Riot Act XIV, the biggest show of the year. I got to thank you Chris. I thank you from the bottom of my cold dead heart. Without you I wouldn’t be here. But here I am, ready to step over you and have the spotlight shine on me.
I’ve fought for so long to be recognised, now this is my chance to truly led the way. This is my time, my opportunity. Welcome to the new age.
A SNW without Chris Hammers in it led by your Patron Saint of Pro Wrestling.”