Let's skip to the part where he's talking, shall we? Yes, let's.

'E. E. I. A bunch of guys who couldn't get it done in the big singles matches against Oblivion. Guys who, but one, don't have a prayer of EVER taking down the likes of me and Slate. Guys who would be nothing without Mercury and who were the so-called 'champions' of the company for the last couple pay-per-view cycles. Now that Oblivion has gone the way of Apocalypse and Forgotten, EEI has decided to try their hand at dominating LCW through numbers rather than through talent and hard work. When it comes to EEI three words come to mind.'

Herb points to the crowd opposite the camera.

'Told.'

Left of the camera.

'You.'

Camera side.

'So.'

He pauses while a mid-sized 'booo' is released.

'I spent so long busting ass for LCW in one form or another, and as soon as I was a success and didn't do exactly like you people wanted me to I got trashed. My merchandise sales dropped. My fans abandoned me and embraced Pariah... yet all the while I pointed out the warning signs. I showed how much of a snake in the grass he's always been. Sure enough, seven months later, guess who turned on the company?'

Herb turns up the volume.

'Because at my worst I never disrespected Mercury! I never once tried to put myself over at the expense of this federation! You could make a lot of claims about me, but never was my loyalty in doubt. Even when guys like Pariah and Slate and Akujin suddenly became the hot things while I was still killing myself more than anybody for the sake of this company and this sport. Even when guys like Subdued get big title shots mere weeks after I thoroughly beat them. Even when I got stuck in a match with a monster like Duel with only two weeks' notice because Beaumont let himself play patsy, I was STILL willing to be a cornerstone! I was still willing to shoulder the burdens of creating classic matches without a title on the line! I did my job without a single damn complaint, because that's the kind of man I am.

'EEI, you can throw it all away if you like. I really don't feel like going on a one-man crusade right about now. Just remember that if any of you decide to get in my way, you'll all pay dearly.'

That gets a small pop.

'Jeff. I've already been through it with you. You've got my title and you're afraid to do what it takes to defend it. Now there's a bigger threat than Oblivion setting its sight on the big gold belt, and you're just not strong enough to keep a hold on it. Even though these people may prefer you to me, they know what I know and what you'll refuse to admit: you don't have it in you to put me away. If you can't beat me, then the outcome of the match is inevitable. I hope you don't cry afterwards; it would be very unbecoming.'

That's the end of the promo.