Footsteps are heard as a video of Reich walking around backstage is shown.

"It's often said that in order to move forward, we have to first take a step back. And in doing so, I've seen a lot of similarities between Mason and I."

The video snaps in real time to show Reich sitting on the steps backstage.

"Earlier in my career, I'm not ashamed to say that I wrestled with a lot of demons. Most nights, I'd go to the ring and it'd be like I'm wrestling ghosts. And the people who cared about me would try to talk me out of things. Don't fight that guy, don't do that deathmatch, don't piss that person off. Don't do this or that. Cut it out, think smarter."

He sighed as he rubbed the back of his head. "And looking back in some instances, I wished I had listened...because I paid a heavy heavy price. But in some instances, I wouldn't change a thing and that brings me back to the present with you Mason. You and I are two sides of the same coin. Both outlaws, both play by our own rules. And both of us have a thirst to prove ourselves. So i get it, I get why you challenged me, why you sought me out. You want to make a name for yourself at any cost, something a younger me once did."

He steepled his fingers in front of his face before he continued. "But in an ironic twist, now I'm the advocate. I'm the voice of reason. I'm the one who's concerned for someone's else health. Because I know Mason, you're going come at me and come at me until you can't physically move! And it's never going to cross your mind once, that in the last time we wrestled, I came this close to breaking your neck. And it weighs heavily on me Mason. Because I don't want on my resume, that I was the one to end Mason Black's fledgling career in WWF:G. As much as it pisses me off to say it, you're one of my favorite guys here. But there's a lot on the line here Mason. And when you sign your name on that contract, you make yourself just like everyone else...and I've got to do what I have to do. Now Mason I'm not going to try to talk you out of anything. But I have to ask you please.....PLEASE....when it's time for you to stay down....just....stay....down."

He looked down before he returned his gaze to the camera. "Even though I know you're not going to listen..." He gave a smirk.

"Because I wouldn't."