SCW World Championship RP against Josh Hudson and Xander Valentine Part 2: Dealing with fire car damage, hanging with friends, showing his racing team his wrestling and racing school, meeting with family and Konrad's quest to win SCW World Title.

Welcome, North Carolina. Friday 13th December. (Offline)

I was called to the office as I expected, as I flew straight from Baltimore, Maryland, to have some wording with the guys. However, at this point, Matt has already discovered that I am going for the World Title because of the numerous interviews he had to do, and they speak about the drivers and what their goals are. Of course, I was more than just a driver; I was a wrestler too and sometimes, some of the other drivers discuss my wrestling career, even Chris and Matt do. I got off the plane and got a taxi, heading straight to the Kaulig Racing headquarters.

It was strange to be called into the headquarters for non-racing-related matters, but at the same time, it wasn't like it was a shock as I expected it after what that bastard Xander did yesterday. It was my entire responsibility to deal with the crap I was going to be hit with. I sat there while going to the headquarters, thinking how pissed Matt and Chris were with me, how they were going to suspend me from driving their cars, and how they were going to deal with the damage to the vehicle. Luckily for them, I managed to have a lot of money on me that I was expecting to pay.

It took an hour to get there because of traffic, and I paid the taxi driver and got out and saw the bit of damage to the building, not that there would be any issues as Kaulig Racing aimed to make the place a lot bigger and more modernised anyway. Still, the problem was mainly about the car damage. I wasn't looking forward to the meeting with Chris and Matt. I gulped before walking into the offices and saw some damage to the garage and other cars. Matt and Chris shook their heads at me as I walked in.

Matt: "You know you have to pay for the damages to this car here."

Chris: "I have no idea how or where Xander knew where we work and where you worked, but we're so disappointed with you."

Matt: "You honestly think the lengths we've gone to to get you a drive in NASCAR that you're thanking us to the moon about made you have Xander come in here and try to destroy the shop? You're lucky we're doing up the entire place anyway, so the building damages aren't your responsibility, but that car damage certainly is."

Konrad Raab: "I didn't know Xander would go to those lengths and put a car on fire. That fucking bastard."

As I predicted, they were disappointed and almost angry at me for letting things go that far, but I did what I had to do to get that title match I so desperately wanted in my home country. Matt and Chris saw the wrestling anger inside me, which was the first they saw me in that mode. I had a different type of anger for racing mode, but this was a wrestling mode of anger.

Chris: "Fact is, you know damn well you have to pay the damage to the car, and I want it right here and now."

Konrad Raab: "I take full responsibility for what that bastard Xander went and done. I don't know why he would come here to do it instead of trying to burn me. It has nothing to do with you guys."

Matt: "I know you can't promise us that this won't happen again, but anything that happens here regarding professional wrestlers trying to destroy the place is all on you, not on us."

The crew member came to me and was completely shaken. He had every right to tell Matt and Chris about what happened here. He was still scared, even of me, because he knew I was a professional wrestler. Xander triggered him just like that, and Chris had to go into full detail about it.

Chris: "This guy, he's terrified of anyone coming in here now because of what Xander did. I don't know what you were thinking to attack a guy that could start fires like that?"

Matt: "Granted, I know he's going to target Konrad because Konrad's trying to go for the world title. Oh, you think I didn't know about that?"

Konrad Raab: "I was aware because of the foundations and charity stuff you run, Matt."

Chris: "The point is I want you to attend to this poor crew member who had been choked by Xander. I also want you to pay for the car damages as well."

I had the money right in my pocket as I dug out my wallet and handed the cash to Matt and Chris. I knew that would be my responsibility to do, granted I wasn't happy to lose that chunk of money, but it had to be done for the company's sake. Of course, they nodded, knowing I was fully prepared for the hell I was about to enter.

Matt: "But that doesn't mean you're getting away with this. We have to consider the punishment for you to allow this to happen."

Chris: "So what we thought we'd come up with is since you hate road courses so much, we're signing you up to do the Cup Series Mexico City race as well. It's not a reward; it's a punishment since you paid us for the damages today. That will cover that, and we'll also give you the fine."

Konrad Raab: “You son of a bitch.”

Matt: "No, this is perfect. Usually, most people would take this challenge, but I know you hate racing road courses so much, and this is a way for us to punish you in a way that's fair for all parties."

Chris: "So you better practice, or else you'll be screwed."

I couldn't be nasty towards them as it was my own doing to allow Xander to come here and do what he did. It only made me even more angry that he almost cost me my fucking racing career, and it was a blessing they didn't fire me over this, but they knew what they got into when they hired me, knowing I was a professional wrestler. Admittedly, it was a risk they took to hire me, knowing they would encounter wrestlers destroying their place or trying to. The crew member, Ryan, was still shaken up, and I knew I had to do something.

Konrad Raab: "OK, we'll talk in the office to combat your fear."

So I took him into the office, which was empty for now. He was terrified of me, knowing that Matt and Chris had told him I was also a professional wrestler. Of course, Ryan was doing his job as a crew member, and I couldn't imagine how scared he was when he saw Xander trying to choke him to get to me.

Konrad Raab: "He wasn't out to get you Ryan. It was to get to me.

Ryan: "But what if a wrestler does that again?"

Konrad Raab: "I will make sure it doesn't, and I will, as part of the damage, pay for the psychological therapy you'll get, too."

Ryan: "But there's no way I could've defended myself against him."

Konrad Raab: "Don't worry, you won't have to, as I'm going to make him eat his fucking word on beating the living shit out of Xander for doing that to you. It was all out to get to me with anger and piss off Matt and Chris, which clearly they are."

Ryan: "How can I be certain to be safe when wrestlers can randomly walk in and do that kind of stuff to me? What if it was worse?"

Konrad Raab: "I will make sure it won't ever happen again, but if a wrestler ever does encounter you, run out of the building to somewhere safe, and I will encourage that to everyone for the security to deal with punk bitches like him."

I couldn't believe that I had to take care of Ryan, who was psychologically damaged from the provoked attack from Xander and now needed help to deal with the terrifying situation. Ryan was a little calmer but still a little shaky.

Ryan: "I was afraid he would kill me, to be honest, when he choked me."

Konrad Raab: "I know. I saw it in the video. What about we get away from here and get a coffee nearby at Gregg's kitchen?"

Ryan: "That sounds good, and I think you should pay. I also want food. Let's go there."

Konrad Raab: “For sure.”

I was never more angry than I ever was. What Xander did with the team had nothing to do with Xander, which got me even more. He could've targeted me, could've beat or burned the shit out of me, but he crossed the damn line that not even I attempted to do. Ryan and I left the office together, and I told Matt and Chris we were going out for coffee and getting a bite to eat at Gregg's Kitchen. 

They nodded, and I went with Ryan to Gregg's Kitchen. We chatted about the situation, which got us closer together before I went in to see more damage they were clearing up. They also ordered new car parts to completely rebuild a Kaulig Racing car because of Xander. After that, they closed at five at night and headed back to Atlanta to see my pregnant wife.

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Cologne, Germany. Tuesday 21st January. (Offline)

It's been a busy upcoming week, especially regarding doing so many interviews for the PPV and my match. I had to go back and forth to and from Germany. However, I needed a day off, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to meet with the friends who were at my first and second-ever wrestling matches with Elton and Thomas. I also recently made a new German friend who went to the same school as me and Elton via Elton, getting in contact with him Christoph. Another guy who decided to tag along with us this time was a guy I got along with while I was a banger car racer, Michael.

We decided to have a good old lads' night out at the nightclub to discuss things and dance to some good music. The nightclub was only for forty-plus people who could come to socialise, drink alcohol, and have fun with music suited for our generation. Boy, I sometimes miss those times when I felt I belonged and had a purpose, unlike today, when I couldn't fit in anywhere. Still, it was a day to relax.

We sat at a table with Christoph, who barely knew me other than discussing the other company. Elton, because I did an interview on his show, Christoph were the only people who knew about the deal I would have. In a way, I was feeling good about the match, and I never thought I'd say that, considering I was always afraid of World Title matches, so I always refrained from targeting them.

However, this was a different story as it was Germany, and what a way to get the gang together! The only sad thing was that I couldn't show them my new wife in person; little did they know about that. Still, we're having good old drinks, and Michael, looking lost, has this to say.

Michael: "I thought you were never coming back, man."

Konrad Raab: "I will never forget where I come from, Michael."

Thomas: "He's a world wrestler, remember?"

Elton: "Not just that, though."

Michael, Thomas, and Christoph looked at each other like what Elton meant. It was getting busy, with many couples, even elderlies, dancing on the dance floor. Michael knew I was a wrestler, but they all looked at Elton and even me, as Christoph, who had been talking to me a lot lately, was curious as he drank beer.

Christoph: "What do you mean he's more than just a wrestler? I've known Konrad recently and never knew him to do anything besides wrestling."

Konrad Raab: "Elton isn't wrong. I'm also a NASCAR Xfinity Series full-time and Cup Series part-time driver. I also do Endurance Racing, Dirt Car Racing, and tarmac racing. Going to do Indy five hundred this year as well. Done a lot of testing for it already."

Thomas: "Wow, you are multi-talented. What's the big deal of you wrestling in Germany, though? We were there when Supreme Championship Wrestling came to Berlin, and you nearly beat that big brute for the United States title."

Elton: "He's facing that big brute again. But he's also facing a complete asshole who almost stole Konrad's World Title spot away from him."

I still had nightmares about how I almost lost that, how the fans would've rioted if I didn't play a part in the World Title match after doing everything to cause Xander hell, teaching these idiotic wrestlers who preach about earning title matches when it has zero effect a chance to strike to get a title shot. It's that method which got me there. That's for another day. Saying that, Christoph nodded, but Thomas and Michael widened their eyes.

Michael: "What, a world title match?"

Konrad Raab: "Yes, that's why it's so important to me."

Elton: "We're so proud of you, Konrad, to strike where it hurts best. I respect your confidentiality of not wanting me to ask you a question about this, but where's this new wife of yours?"

Konrad Raab: “Back in America. Unfortunately, because she's expecting triplets, she couldn't go. Such a shame as I would've loved to have won the world title in front of her and kiss her. But simultaneously glad because I don't want the entire world to know about Jasmine."

Thomas: "Is she abusive?"

Konrad Raab: "No. Completely the opposite, actually. She won't harm a fly and doesn't get involved in arguments with wrestlers that I have. She stays well away from that. She's a professional skateboarder."

Christoph: "Bro, you've never told me that. That's amazing."

It certainly was. There was a piece of country music that I grew to love as a kid, and I still love country music today. Sometimes, I wish to go back to the old days when there was a variety of music on the radio; now, it's generic music everyone listens to.

Konrad Raab: “This is my jam.”

I sounded ridiculous saying that, but at the same time, feeling pretty proud, like I was a big kid all over again, a feeling I've not had for a long time, at least away from Jasmine. The other friends of mine poured beer on the dance floor, Elton being the big mouth, but a great best friend shouted at everyone on the dance floor.

Elton: "Three cheers to this future SCW Wrestling World Champion."

Everyone cheered for me, and it still feels weird, but I know I'm coming in as the fan favourite, getting more cheers than Xander. I was dancing like I was already a little giddy, but I have only had two beers so far. Then again, I don't know at my age how long until I get drunk. It was so much fun to get my friends together, who I know still had many questions to ask me.

Michael: "Since when did you start the whole NASCAR adventure?"

Konrad Raab: "You remember Brad Rogers?"

Michael: "Oh shit, yes. He was a team owner in banger car racing, right?"

Konrad Raab: “Now he owns a NASCAR team. He remembered me years ago when I went to Daytona five hundred race in two thousand and twenty as his VIP guest. Then he wanted me to give me a trial to see how I'd do. Turns out I was faster than everyone, but the winner Denny that year. Then, a couple years later, he invited me to do NASCAR and join his team, and I accepted."

Thomas: "Then what happened?"

Konrad Raab: "He didn't want anyone doing dirt car racing anymore, and he didn't feel I was the future of NASCAR. But this team was hunting me for months, and I'm now a part of a team called Kaulig Racing."

Christoph: "And are we going to meet the team?"

Konrad Raab: "Yes, they'll be at the ringside with you guys, my twin brother and my cousin as security guards, my sister, and my mum. She's always wanted to watch me wrestle, but being in a wheelchair prevents that. However, the location of the PPV is perfect."

I was having much fun with my friends, just being ourselves. It was pretty ridiculous how we were dancing on the dance floor like lunatics, but it gave me a sense of buzz, let's say, about how I should approach Xander and Josh for the SCW World Title match. Of course, the music I liked finished, and they went to sit with me with more questions.

Elton: "Let's see your wife."

I nodded since I trusted Elton and my friends. I pulled my phone up to show them pictures of Jasmine before she was pregnant, and they were shocked. They never thought I was attracted to those types of women. I knew they looked at me strangely.

Konrad Raab: "Sometimes, it's not all about looks; it's a person's personality, and that's why I'm with Jasmine. I was so depressed and went for drinks in the bar after Luiza dumped me, and Jasmine wanted to be there for me for an entire week."

Thomas: "That's true."

Christoph: "She looks nice, man. Very talented. Is that a gold medal from the Olympics?"

Konrad Raab: “Yes, it is.”

Michael: "But seriously, I do think this is more than just a World Title match that makes the match with you, the big thug and the asshole special."

Konrad Raab: "You guys are right. I'm retiring from professional wrestling to be fully dedicated to being a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver. That's another reason why I pushed so hard for SCW to bring the company to Germany, too."

Elton: “Just enjoy this night, my friend.”

We just wanted to have a good time tonight without any arguments or anything as I wasn't in the mood for that crap, despite being so pissed off with Josh, although I got some payback that made me feel better. 

We talked and drank alcohol all night, well except for me, who only drank a bit because I had to do more interviews tomorrow, but I was having the time of my life with my friends, and I know Thursday will be really hard to see my mother for the first time since god knows when and my sister as well. I left the club at midnight to go straight to bed for more interviews and even a weather report stuff I was invited to do.

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Cologne, Germany. Wednesday 22nd January. (Offline)

Going from doing an interview for a sports channel and doing a weather report as a special guest on RTL news to taking the Kaulig Racing team to my wrestling school. The team also visited Switzerland and Germany for the Chevrolet headquarters with me earlier Today. But this afternoon, they saw the work Markus and I had put into this place. The team had never met Markus, who was training the future kids and grown adults to professional wrestling across Europe. My bosses of the racing team, Matt and Chris, were amazed, as so were AJ, Ty, Daniel, Christian and Williams.

I haven't gotten to know Christian well, considering he's only just joined the team this year. Matt, Chris, and I argued about the damage the car got due to Xander somehow coming into the headquarters and setting it on fire. I had to pay Chris and Matt off. But it was still something I had to show them with how busy the school was, as we did have a few more students in the school than usual due to the PPV hype.

I was so happy the team could travel to Germany to support my quest to capture the World Title. Matt announced the whole thing about me going for the world title at the Kaulig Racing Christmas party I attended a few weeks ago. That's how proud the team is of me, and they knew the crowd reaction changed a lot, especially after Josh nearly stole my title shot. AJ, especially, who's my best friend in NASCAR, and the team patted me on the shoulder.

AJ: "Bro, this is amazing."

Chris: "You and your brother seem to run the school well, and how modernised it is."

Matt: "It must've cost you and your brother a fortune to run this wrestling school."

Konrad Raab: "It did take a lot of money to build this place, let me tell you. The thing with this whole creation that Markus and I had was to bring European talent into professional wrestling. We felt the European part of the wrestling side of things outside the UK, and Ireland wasn't growing. There was a lot of lack of European wrestlers, so we started this wrestling school to get European wrestlers into the sport, to give them opportunities that me and Markus found extremely difficult at the time as there weren't any wrestling schools in Germany back then. We had to become wrestlers the hard way."

Daniel: "That's a really great idea to get these kids into professional wrestling with your guidance. I count at least seventy-odd students here."

Konrad Raab: "Today, it is because of the promotion to this wrestling school I put in. Markus also promoted the school when his wrestling company came to Germany. It took two years for this place to be built, and he's not the only one in this school."

I point towards my European Fiery Nation team, which Kaulig Racing wasn't aware of, apart from Justin Marks, who was figuring out the association between Dakon and myself for different projects. Still, I knew I had to get my wrestling team to meet with my racing team.

Williams: "Wait, are those tag wrestlers your friends?"

Konrad Raab: "I wouldn't say they are my friends as I don't hang out with them as much as me, AJ, or you, but they are people I work with and also help me find and discover European Wrestling talent."

Christian: "Damn, your brother is a wrestling champion, I see on the walls?"

Konrad Raab: "Well, those are the belts we used to hold. I won those WEW titles there and never lost those belts. But you're right about Markus being a champion in wrestling currently, as he's the ICW Mayhem champion again, which is like a hardcore title, as you can see European Fiery Nation doing there. That's hardcore wrestling."

Although walking into the school, it was the first time I had seen Oskar wrestle apart from his attack on Xander. I can see why Dakon was so high on him as he's impressive; he seems to never ever run out of stamina, a curse to my wrestling because of my damn age. But I widened my eyes. They were seeing the yelling and shouting the teachers and students were doing.

Chris: "What's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost."

Konrad Raab: "That kid there, Oskar, he's very new to the team, and it's the first time since the Xander attack I've seen him in the ring. Now I understand why Dakon was so hyped about him. Dakon and Oskar are brothers who were recently discovered by their parents."

Ty: "You run a really tight unit and even have bedrooms for students to stay in. Has your European wrestling team also got a match at the PPV?"

Konrad Raab: "Yes, right at the last minute, as Oskar, Dakon, and Ludvig are going up against this Japanese Anime kind of team, Shining Maidens."

AJ: "Who's this other masked guy there?"

He had spotted the other masked dude, whom I rarely speak much of because Markus dislikes talking about his love life. But the reality was that despite not being European-based, he's a significant benefit to the program of getting deaf kids who can't speak but can do sign language into the wrestling business. It was his idea, as I explained to AJ who he was.

Konrad Raab: "That guy is Markus's husband, Samuel McPherson. He's not European, but he's a major contributor to helping students who have learning difficulties or are deaf get into the wrestling business. He was a wrestler once upon a time, known as Markus's tag partner. He can't speak whatsoever because he's got autism, so he uses sign language to them and writes notes down to students too."

Matt: "Wow, it's awesome that you are also doing your part to help the community."

Daniel: "Agreed."

They were looking around themselves as I gave them a grand tour of at least the wrestling school, but suddenly, they noticed something right in their wings. They saw students training to become professional wrestlers, and it excited Daniel, who was primarily a fan of the sport. Williams would also fit the mould of a wrestler, along with AJ's personality.

Christian: "So what's that part there?"

Konrad Raab: "I will show you all now, as I know you will be super surprised to learn that I am working on myself."

I took them away from the training area as it was getting a little hectic around here with throwing each other out of the ring and making moves that caused students to get distracted, so I went to the place solely for me. However, I did get Markus's approval to do this area for part of my time as I wanted to cooperate in another part of my life. We went around the back, and I unlocked the door outside the wrestling school facility to see another school more in their wheelhouse.

Everyone on the team dropped their jaws when they saw the track layouts and realized how big the place was. Chris and Matt were incredibly shocked, and their eyes widened to see the hidden part of the school. Ty especially had to make this comment as everyone went silent for five minutes.

Ty: "You serious?"

Konrad Raab: “Yes I am. I created this area because I never want people to forget the other parts of my life, such as the dirt track, oval track, road course track, and short course track. It has everything one should need to prepare future drivers to be NASCAR or Endurance Racing drivers."

Matt: "That's absolutely amazing, Konrad. I knew you were a major benefit to the team, but I never thought you'd also open up a racing school. You can do a whole lot with this."

Konrad Raab: "I've always been a racer, as you know, when I did banger car racing in Germany, but I knew I never wanted my NASCAR career to be forgotten. It's the one place Markus and Samuel aren't allowed, mostly because they aren't into racing like I am. Samuel is getting an MMA place built here that I wouldn't be allowed in. Like it's part of the wrestling school, but it's mostly solely for racing  European drivers to get into NASCAR."

Daniel: "I can't believe this. I can actually practice my dirt sprint car here."

Daniel was very new to dirt car racing, having recently bought a sprint car, and I'm part of him encouraging him to do that stuff. Unfortunately, because of my height, I could never race in the Sprint Car series, but I admire that I got someone in Kaulig into dirt car racing. I got them to look at the massive garage with many cars locked inside with various models.

Christian: "It's impressive, so many cars for various disciples of racing."

AJ: "I also see you designed this road course track as Portland International Raceway. That's a good choice."

Konrad Raab: "I never told you this, but despite my frustration of never winning a road course race, I love Portland, its design, and the flow of the track. I used that instead of all the others I could've used. Plus, I remember winning an ARCA road course race there."

Williams: "I'm guessing the design of this large oval track is Atlanta."

He got me. Atlanta was, for some reason, my god-sent track. There was something about that track that I always did well on, and I don't know what it was. So I nodded and addressed it as everyone still widened their eyes on the whole thing.

Konrad Raab: "Correct, as it was the first NASCAR race I won. I have no idea why I'm so good at racing in Atlanta, just like AJ with the Charlotte Road Course."

Matt: "The fact you've made an attempt to get young European talent into NASCAR is amazing. We're so proud to have hired you as part of the Kaulig Racing team and how far you've come, I'm so happy to have hired you as our guy who will lead NASCAR Cup Series glory full-time next year."

I nodded, still fuming about what Josh did to enter himself in the picture on my PPV and my time to shine as a World Champion, which I aim to do. I didn't even speak about the upcoming match as they all knew they'd also played a big part in boosting my confidence in going for the world title match, even the NASCAR bosses, in a way, too.

Konrad Raab: "It's a role I will take with the bull by the horns."

Chris: "But I sense you're still not smiling, which isn't good."

Konrad Raab: "To be honest, Chris, I'm still livid about Josh Hudson and his deal with cashing in his rematch on my PPV. I can't fathom that, on top of him saying I'm not deserving of the World Title shot. Those doubts I've had to overcome so much from him to say made me so mad. Then he runs from me like a coward."

Ty: "But you've not done good things to be honourable either."

Konrad Raab: "But I had to get that title match against Xander."

I knew I had to explain in my video what I would do for the match to Xander and why I did those actions. But the team should know why as well. It wasn't like NASCAR, where you must act honourable or try to no matter what happens, but wrestling was different. I still couldn't get out of my head what Josh did. Of course, Ty and Christian didn't know much about my wrestling career, although Ty was a part of Kaulig last year, but for a part-time run.

AJ: "He did have to go to those lengths to get it, Ty. I can't blame you, Konrad, for being so pissed off at Josh, especially after the doubts you've had to fight on all of that."

Konrad Raab: "That's something many people don't understand. Yeah, I admit, I blew a World Title opportunity, but honestly, I was only a part of it to deal with Kandis, which was way more important than winning the world title. This time, winning the world title in front of my home fans is my only focus."

Williams: "Getting that World Title match."

Matt: "Exactly. We're here because we're a team, and you've always committed to us when you've been called at the last minute to do races. We're returning the favour, but remember, Xfinity guys, you got an Xfinity Series test to do on Thursday at Rockingham circuit."

The team did, and I was due to do it along with Christian, Daniel, and Williams. Meanwhile, AJ and Ty had the Bowman Gray race to do. Technically, I was doing the Bowman Gray race to prepare for next year's Cup Series season.

Daniel: "So, where are we sitting for this event?"

Konrad Raab: "You all have front-row seats. Markus, Samuel, my cousin Jake, and my wrestling students will be bodyguards, so you, my family, and my friends will be safe from attacks. Despite how busy you are, it means so much for you guys to be here in Germany to support me and watch me wrestle for a world title match."

AJ: "We're a team, and of course, being your best friend, I was going to come anyway. These guys know how important it is for us to support your wrestling career as well."

Konrad Raab: "I'm going to batter and beat the hell out of my opponents and win that title because I got confidence in myself to do just that. Since we've covered everything here Today, on top of the Chevrolet headquarters in Switzerland and Germany, you can leave and enjoy Cologne for the day to learn more about where I come from."

That was why I had the team come too, so they could explore the town without me, as I had two training sessions with students Today on top of doing more interviews for TV channels on top radio shows I still had to do, despite being told yesterday the PPV is a complete sell-out which only made me have a massive smile on my face. Still, I left the team to it, knowing the day tomorrow with my mother was going to be extremely difficult with her being in a wheelchair and having never seen me wrestle live in person. 

After the team left, I closed up the racing area of the training for future NASCAR and dirt car drivers. I locked everything up before walking into the wrestling school and saw students sitting waiting for me as I waved off my Kaulig Racing team and started a training session with the students. After two wrestling sessions, I returned to my home in Cologne and went to sleep.

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Cologne, Germany. Thursday 23rd January. (Offline)

Today was going to be a hard day as I can't remember the last time I saw my mother, but I knew it had to be done as a lot of my family, even Ginny, had told me time and time again I needed to see my mother. It was the time I told her about the boyfriend thing that I couldn't work around, and that was some years ago. She's not known for walking around anymore; she's gotten so old that my mum's bound to a wheelchair due to a very nasty fall she had down the stairs.

That's why she bought a bungalow without stairs or steps to get in. Everything was designed to suit her wheelchair needs. Of course, I knew Markus and Samuel would be there since they were family, and Ginny also wanted to come for a visit. I also had to deal with my sister.

But I'm getting ahead as I haven't approached the bungalow yet. But saying that, it wasn't far from where I was living. So I left my home with my keys, money in case my mother wanted me to get anything, and my phone to head straight to her home. I know Ginny, Markus, and Samuel were there, along with my sister, Renate. I sighed, knowing I would have to let tears out because my mum needed help. I walked for five minutes until I reached my mum's bungalow, which looked as modern as ever. I rang the doorbell until Markus let me in, and we hugged before I came into the house.

I took my shoes off out of respect for my mother, walked in, hugged Samuel, hugged my sister, and then, last of all, my mother, Ingrid. It was hard for me to see my mum so weak and being in a wheelchair, but she had tears down her eyes, being so happy to see me as it's been a long time.

Ingrid Raab: "Konrad, I can't believe you decided to come and visit me."

Konrad Raab: "I've been swamped, to be honest, and I thought since I got some time today, I would set aside some time to see you."

Markus Raab: "He's not wrong; he has been wrestling and racing now too."

Renate Raab: "What, seriously, you're back into doing the banger car racing stuff again?"

Konrad Raab: “Not quite. Back into racing, yes, banger cars, no."

Samuel, who couldn't speak because of his autism, which everyone in the family knew, communicates by writing, so he wrote down what I did. They widened their eyes, shocked I was doing this form of racing. Ginny, who had been busy the entire time, gave me some water, and I drank some water.

Ingrid Raab: "I understand, but I just want to see my other son, whom I rarely see. I've never seen you wrestle."

Konrad Raab: "About that, mum, you are going this weekend."

I pulled a ticket out of my pocket to show her, as that was one of my surprises, along with giving one to my sister. I gave Markus and Samuel theirs yesterday, along with the team and my friends, on Tuesday night. I feel ashamed personally that I haven't seen my mum in years, but then again, I never wanted to see her when I was angry and pissed off like I usually am, although I'm still so angry about Josh, and I still couldn't get over it.

Ingrid Raab: "Wow, you do love me."

Konrad Raab: "I do."

Ginny Raab: "I think Konrad needs to find time to visit you, Ingrid."

Renate Raab: "I agree, and I would like you to phone me occasionally, Konrad. You're my brother, and I hear from Markus all the time. It would be nice to hear from you, too."

Konrad Raab: "I don't have your number."

I never had my sister's number to contact her; she was the older sister, and Markus and I were the youngest siblings. She gave me her number, and I gave her mine with the international code on it. I typed her number on my phone as we all had a nice drink of coffee or water. Everyone in my family knows I'm vegan and had to keep myself in shape for my match against Josh and Xander. After placing my sister's number on my phone, she says this as I put my phone back in my pocket.

Renate Raab: "Now you have no excuses to not call me."

Konrad Raab: “I know.”

Markus Raab: "But at the same time, Renate, he's not like me, who has a lot of free time, although I need to find a second hobby to get into."

Samuel McPherson; "Yaarrp."

That's Samuel's way of saying yes, and Naarp for no were the only words he could say, although we spoke German. Samuel knew a bit of German; maybe Markus helped him with a few words. I was proud of my brother-in-law for understanding some of what we were saying.

Konrad Raab: "To be honest, Markus, I could see you do MMA with Samuel, but I understand you may not want to because Samuel is doing that. However, you could always do boxing or amateur wrestling."

Markus Raab: "Amateur wrestling is something I can do, and yeah, I don't fancy doing MMA because of Samuel. There's no chance in hell I ever want to face him."

That got me thinking of why I was so aggressive towards Xander initially. I didn't want a dull match build-up where I'm so respectful towards him and produce the most boring matches I've seen. Hudson and Xander's World Title match previously was boring as hell, as was Hudson and Chastaine, which were awful and boring matches that meant nothing other than the title.

Konrad Raab: "This is why I did what I did with Xander to cause hell, to make the crowd hyped for a wrestling match. Showering the opponent's respect and your admiration doesn't hype anybody. Plus, I wanted to get that World Title match so badly."

Ginny Raab: "Konrad, that's enough in front of your mother."

Renate Raab: "She's not wrong, Konrad."

Konrad Raab: "Yeah, I'm sorry. Getting that World Title match means the world to me, even your family members who will be there to see me wrestle in front of my home fans, family, friends and my racing team to capture the gold."

Markus Raab: "We get it. You're still mad at Josh. But this is family we're talking about here, and that comes first."

They all had a point, and it was something I still can't get out of my damn head, yet I want to be proud and happy walking into that arena with a title shot I've wanted to have in Germany for a long damn time. But they were right, however, that I should put my mother and myself first. I knew I had a very special gift for my mum. I gave her a small box.

Konrad Raab: "Here, mum, this is a box with a medal for me winning the Atlanta Motor Speedway NASCAR race."

Ingrid Raab: "Thank you so much, Konrad. It's beautiful."

Konrad Raab: "Honestly, I don't think you got anything that you can be proud of me of. When I think of it, I feel like I'm failing as your son."

Ginny Raab: "No, you can't mean that."

Konrad Raab: "I do because how long has it been since I last saw my mum? That's what I'm failing at, and seeing Mum in a wheelchair makes me a piece of shit."

I felt irresponsible to my mother for not seeing her for such a long time and letting her get into a state where she did that. I had tears running down my eyes because I was the only family member who made zero effort not to see her. It crushed me, and I only blame myself for not helping her and feeling worthless. I was lucky she wanted to see me and was allowed in her house.

Ingrid Raab: "You haven't failed Konrad. You've been busy an........"

Konrad Raab: "No excuse for not trying to see you. I thought giving you these gifts would make it up. To be honest, I'm lucky you've allowed me to visit after I've neglected you and treated you like a piece of garbage."

Ingrid Raab: "No, you haven't at all Konrad. I would never deny access to enter the home, especially the stuff your father put you through. I'm glad you came here and want me to watch you wrestle."

Konrad Raab: "I owe that to you, at least. I'm sorry for being weak and emotional. It hurts to see you struggling so much and make me so responsible for it."

Renate Raab: "You're here, and that's what matters. I can understand you regret not seeing Mum more often, but she's never forgotten about you, and you two have chats on the phone."

We do, as we phone every week, as I do with Markus. Ginny always phones Markus, too, despite Samuel's shock at wondering who the other big girl was as he hadn't met her before. I'm guessing Markus explained the situation to him regarding Ginny returning to our lives.

Ingrid Raab: "It was down to me for not watching my step on the stairs that caused me to be in a wheelchair, not you not visiting me often. I love each one of you. Your grandfather would be so proud of you if he was alive today to chase your dreams, and you chased your dreams more than any other person I know."

Konrad Raab: "I have to be honest. I don't feel I deserve your praise because I neglected you."

Ingrid Raab: "I understand now, and you deserve praise from me because I love you. I love you more than the world itself. I don't like your anger problems, although your father is to blame for that on beating and burning you to make you so angry."

Konrad Raab: "I can't remember the last time I was happy. Getting that World Title match was the only thing that made me happy, but Josh wanted to ruin that happiness to get me angry, and I wanted to destroy him. More than Xander, but I also want to destroy Xander, of course."

I felt better that every family member left the room, including Ginny, who whispered that it was best to leave me and my mum alone for a bit. It was clear that my mother and I needed to talk privately, as I had never had that special time with my mum in person for a long time. I gulped and went to hug her properly, giving her kisses a lot because I'd been so neglectful and hurtful.

Ingrid Raab: "I know you're angry a lot, and it's why you're afraid of seeing me often. That's true, right?"

Konrad Raab: "Yes, and more so if I get angry at you, I do something I regret, so I put anger on myself and get angry at myself."

Ingrid Raab: "I know you're currently getting anger help, but it feels like we both need each other. You need me to control your anger, and I need you to assist me more with my wheelchair."

Konrad Raab: "Yes, I am afraid of losing my anger in front of you. I don't know what my dad did to make me so hateful and angry towards the entire world, and to be honest, I don't want to be angry anymore, but in a way, anger motivates me to win the wrestling match. I guess I need your love more."

Ingrid Raab: "I know, and you see, the rest of your family went away so we could have that time together. It means so much to you to come here to see me today. It especially means to me that you wanted me to see you wrestle. It's such a shame I can't ever see you race."

That was another thing that got to me, and I cried pretty hard at, was my mother not being allowed to ever fly again because of her mobility and her deteriorating health condition. I hugged her hard, and she patted me on my shoulder.

Konrad Raab: "I know, but at least you'll meet my racing team on Sunday. They got a surprise. I told them to give you a present about my career on Sunday so at least you can have pictures of me being a racer."

Ingrid Raab: "Seem very nice people, and that's the thing, Konrad, you're surrounded by nice people, and I feel you're afraid of being friends with other people besides your team in wrestling and racing. I guess it's also because you're a different age from the rest of the wrestlers, making it harder for you to fit in."

Konrad Raab: "It won't matter when I walk away from Düsseldorf as the new SCW World Champion because I know those who are closest to me want to see it, and so do the fans and it'll be the last chance of me doing so because I'm not going to be a wrestler after next year, focusing on my NASCAR Cup Series racing career full time."

Ingrid Raab: "Whatever makes you happy, that's the main thing."

Konrad Raab: "Of course, I'm married to a new girl, Jasmine. She can't hurt a fly because she's the nicest person I've ever got married to. She couldn't be here because she's pregnant with triplets. She's got a twin sister in the family."

I've always wanted to tell my mum about having a new partner and that we were expecting triplets. I know most of the family heard this, which may have shocked my sister, who didn't know about it, as did Ingrid, who nodded.

Ingrid Raab: "I hope you'll bring her over one day so I can see her."

Konrad Raab: "I aim to do that for Christmas this year so she can learn about German culture and the German Christmas festivities."

Ingrid Raab: "That's good because I want you to be happy, and that's what matters. The fact that you aren't because you feel you've neglected me worries me. But I will always love you, and so does your sister."

Konrad Raab: "I love you too, mum."

Ingrid Raab: "I say we all should go out for a meal tonight, just the family who needed to be here today. We should cherish the moments we have now before time passes, and we'll regret more than you've already stated."

We hugged again, and the whole family did the same. We heard about going out for dinner, so we got our shoes and coats and left the house for some traditional German food; although it had to be vegan for me, the restaurant we went to had vegan options. We spent two hours in the restaurant, talking and eating food as a proper family catch-up. That's before we headed our separate ways, as I returned to my home and went straight to sleep.

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This is my time to be the new SCW World Champion, and nobody can stop me blog (Online)

"Tomorrow night is going to be the biggest night of my life. For many people, Rise To Greatness is their most significant event of the year, but not mine. Because Dogfight at Düsseldorf is much bigger than Rise To Greatness. Why? Because SCW has finally come to a decision that they wanted to bring a PPV to Germany, and that means more than anything to my team and me as well, who also was sick and tired of competing in the US, Canada and UK countries all the goddamn time.

It's the growth of what I've been producing in Europe to get more European wrestlers, which is why I had them attack you, Xander. Specifically, Josh was too much of a coward to get assaulted by my guys to promote the debuts of Oskar and the future leader of the European Fiery Nation, Kemal. It was all to encourage my team to debut Oskar and Kemal and my wrestling school simultaneously. That's all I will say because I usually don't have them interfere in my matters.

As for the reason for attacking you, you knew the second you became champion, you became a target for anyone to attack you. Because I want to be a world champion in Germany, you idiot. That's why I went to strike you because there's nothing more in this fucking world than to be a world champion in front of my German fans and to stop anyone that thought twice about it.

I will never disrespect German fans like you and Josh because of the methods I used to get this shot, unlike you and Josh, who went away from the business for a bit to take time out, apart from when I was burned. At my father's funeral, I've never taken an extended break from wrestling. I've been here since day one without taking a month's break.

Sure, I missed a show or two, primarily because of racing or my ex-wife Fizz went into labour, but I was still here competing against other wrestlers, and I was still a part of the show. You can go and claim me being undeserving, and I get that after how I treated the World Title last time, but this is a whole different fucking ballgame. Because I've never wanted to win the World Title more than this match, in my home town.

When SCW goes to Rochester, New York, and Morganton, North Carolina, you have SCW shows and get world title matches in those locations all the time, so of course, you both wouldn't understand what it's like to have a World Title match in your hometown that rarely to never gets a PPV to perform in front of your home crowd to cheer you on, along with the passion you have to go and perform in front of your home fans.

You both also have no fucking idea how many hours in the gym and how many hours of mental therapy I've had to go through to prepare for this world title match, preparing for this fucking moment I'll remember the rest of my life. I've done eight hours daily in the gym to prepare for this match, overdoing the training to push myself farther than ever. I had to do so much mountain climbing to boost my confidence. When I attacked Xander, I was ready after everything I had overcome.

Oh sure, you've beaten me many times before, Xander; sure, you've won so many World Titles before, but you're high on your ass if you think I was going to ask for a title shot because that's not me. I attacked you because I know if I didn't do that, I'd regret it for the rest of my life not taking that opportunity, and even if I earned the shot, I still wouldn't have got it, and that's what wrestlers have to learn. 

You can win so many matches to earn a title shot, but you'll retire quicker than ever getting a world title shot, causing you to regret not taking full advantage of it. That's why more wrestlers should be attacking champions like I did to Xander. I was patient as fuck, and I waited for my time to strike at the right moment, and I did, didn't I, Xander?

You don't understand the passion I now have for the world title because it's not the situation I had last time where my entire focus was on beating Kandis; no, I legitimately want to be a world champion in Germany. I mean it this fucking time, and I wanted to have my world title match be against two of the most violent men in SCW, despite Xander, for some reason toning down the violence, which is why I also used weapons to bring the old Xander back that wants to kill me. If I fought Selena Frosts of the world, that's not a challenge, knowing Selena wouldn't use violence towards me.

The fans I know would've rioted if they didn't see me compete for the world title. Which is why I was so pissed off with you, Josh Hudson, to try and steal it away from me because you think I'm undeserving. I had so many fucking people telling me how I should go for the world title. At the time, I didn't listen. Now, the demands from people were so high that I couldn't ignore them anymore. That, on top of me lying to my fucking self that I actually do want to become a world champion, I didn't have the confidence to say that. But now I do.

Do you know what you did to me that caused me such rage towards you? I fucking cried backstage when you tried to steal my World Title opportunity because you thought you earned the title shot from being a title contender, knowing how much this opportunity means the fucking world to me. Yes, I defeated you in the past, and I can do it again, especially since my focus is entirely on you, Xander and the world title.

It wasn't long ago that you were willing to take on all challengers for the world title, and now you've said I wasn't? You are a hypocrite. I can't believe you kept running from me, attacking me, knowing exactly what I aimed to do, and I'm still fuming to this very day. 

I'm also fuming at Xander for burning my car when my racing team have absolutely nothing to do with what I've done to you. You could've beat the shit out of me during my matches which is what I preferred you'd do to me, but no, you went to destroy a fucking car, leaving me to argue with my bosses and pay a massive fine because of what you did. Yes, I burned you and attacked you with a mace, but you could've hit me with a steel chair or punched my head from behind, but no.

I take you both exceptionally seriously, being former world champions, and I should respect you both for those achievements. I should respect you both for being my opponents at Dogfight in Düsseldorf. But the reality is it goes out the window when the match begins, and that's why I struggle to show respect before my matches against my opponents, despite what you both do because you're my opponents. I wanted to attack Xander to prove a point, and the same goes for you, Josh.

That's what I changed, and while I took a different approach of not trying to trash you both too badly, that's proud and happy I should be, and I want to take this opportunity. Can't you tell by my anger on the ways and methods of me being desperate as fuck to win the world title in my home country?

I've always had this dream since I entered the wrestling business. Oh sure, you can call it a Cinderella story, sure, you can call it a rocky story, but I'm going to deliver because I'm not allowing a single doubt like Josh and Xander, in a way, tried to tell you German fans with their bullshit. My family, friends, and NASCAR racing team will sit at the ringside watching me compete. My mother's never seen me wrestle because she can't travel abroad to do so.

This is my time to shine; I'm not letting any of you get in the way. I was happy to be part of this world title match for the first time in a long time. Growing up in Germany, I remember my dream of winning the World Title one day in my home country. That day is now. This is my country. I am home and will make my German fans, family, friends, and racing team something they'll treasure for the rest of their lives. 

Nothing and nobody can stop me from proving that I deserve to be a world champion. I deserve the opportunity to give to Xander and Josh, who will be well and truly fucked with the blood. I'll make them spill all over the ring with weapons to show how much I want this world title. I will become the new World Champion because I have the confidence, self-belief and passion for the title. See you guys in Dusseldorf because it will be a tough fight, admittedly, and the new SCW World Champion will be the first ever German wrestler to be an SCW World Champion, which is a dream in itself, too."