Syncing Feeling (LGBTKO Supremacy Tag Titles RP#3)
Jan 24, 2020 5:07:17 GMT -5
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Post by bloodiedfox on Jan 24, 2020 5:07:17 GMT -5
We fade up on a wrestling school in Memphis. While the whole room is busy with students doing training drills or working out on equipment, the focus of our view is the training ring, in which we see two trainees squaring off against Bloodied Fox and Ryan Young. It is clear right away that while the novice wrestlers are spirited and giving it their all, they are simply overmatched against the LGBTKO duo. Holds attempted are countered, strikes are blocked and returned at double strength. Things soon come to a crescendo as Ryan takes out one of the students with Moonlight, then ducks a lariat attempt from the other and drills him with California Dream at the same time as Fox gives him a reverse rana. There's no ref to count a pinfall, but the result would be academic if there was. Satisfied, Bloodied and Young bump fists. Young then sits on the top turnbuckle, rehydrating and checking his phone, while Fox helps up the trainees and pats them on the shoulder.
10 minute break?
They nod, grateful and sore, rolling out of the ring, as Fox grabs his water bottle and heads over to confer with his partner.
See? I told you that combo would be something special.
Yeah, it's definitely got potential. We still need to work on the timing of it though. Hell, need to work on our timing altogether.
Fox nods.
We're getting there though, right?
Ryan looks at his partner for a moment, then gives a small smile
We're getting there.
Both men turn their heads as they hear something near the school's entrance.
Sorry bro, members only.
But I'm here from the AWF to do an interview with LGBTKO!
Charles Akiyama is trying to use puppy dog eyes to get in. The student blocking his way looks back at Fox and Ryan for some kind of conformation.
I'll handle this one. Best not to verbally eviscerate Saga too viciously again.
Ryan rolls his eyes, but nods and returns to his phone as Fox rolls out of the ring to meet Charles and the AWF cameraman with him.
We're taking a training breather right now, so I can spare a few minutes to promo.
Excellent!
They take up positions and Charles counts the cameraman in...
I'm worried about Ryan.
Bloodied Fox is relaxing in the bath, a flannel over his face. At hearing his boyfriend's voice, he shifts the cloth from his face and raises an eyebrow.
Have you been listening to Seth too much?
Brendan shakes his head.
No, not Seth. Just been observing him, and reading between the lines when I talk to Selena.
I thought you liked her?
I do. I just... there's something about the way she talks about the team sometimes, like she feels you're holding Ryan back.
Fox shrugs.
She wants the best for someone she loves. I'd argue she's wrong about us getting in his way, and I'm sure Ryan feels the same way.
Probably. Maybe it's just being paranoid after Bobby. I just don't want you getting stabbed in the back again.
Fox smiles and lean over the edge of the tub, kissing Brendan.
It's sweet that you care. I promise I'll be careful. Now, give me 10 more minutes to soak, and I'll see you in the bedroom.
Brendan chuckles and leaves, and Fox sinks back into the tub, his face now wearing a look of mild concern...
Fade to wrinkly fingers.
10 minute break?
They nod, grateful and sore, rolling out of the ring, as Fox grabs his water bottle and heads over to confer with his partner.
See? I told you that combo would be something special.
Yeah, it's definitely got potential. We still need to work on the timing of it though. Hell, need to work on our timing altogether.
Fox nods.
We're getting there though, right?
Ryan looks at his partner for a moment, then gives a small smile
We're getting there.
Both men turn their heads as they hear something near the school's entrance.
Sorry bro, members only.
But I'm here from the AWF to do an interview with LGBTKO!
Charles Akiyama is trying to use puppy dog eyes to get in. The student blocking his way looks back at Fox and Ryan for some kind of conformation.
I'll handle this one. Best not to verbally eviscerate Saga too viciously again.
Ryan rolls his eyes, but nods and returns to his phone as Fox rolls out of the ring to meet Charles and the AWF cameraman with him.
We're taking a training breather right now, so I can spare a few minutes to promo.
Excellent!
They take up positions and Charles counts the cameraman in...
Charles Akiyama here at the LGBTKO fight camp, where I'm joined by Bloodied Fox. Fox, you and Ryan Young will be defending the XHF Tag Team Championship against The Saga at Supremacy. Your thoughts?
Well Charles, it's a pretty unique situation coming into this match, since it's a seasoned team as challengers against defending champions who, strictly speaking, have never been a tag team before. Sure, Ryan and I were in WarGames together, but that's a whole different kettle of fish to a 2 on 2 tag team match.
“Kettle of fish”?
British phrase. Point being, there's a lot to prove for us, but that's something I'm no stranger to. In my few months in the XHF I've had to spend a lot of time proving people wrong. I've said 2020 is going to be the year I truly make my mark, and a successful defence of these tag title is a damn fine step forward in that.
And do you think The Saga will also feel they have something to prove, especially given your partner's rather stinging words about them in his last promo?
I think everyone in the XHF feels they have something to prove every time they step in the ring, and The Saga are no exception to that. Ryan said what he said; he's got his opinions and I've got mine, but if either of us were taking The Saga lightly, we wouldn't be sweating it out here, working to fine tune our tag team chemistry to make sure we're at our best. That said, there's a reason the betting money seems to be being laid on us. Saga, you can complain all you like that we don't get your metaphors. We did, it's just that they're shit. Joe Nobody's home from his shitty childhood is still half standing, and that means he's going to win? The Wendy's next to his favourite taco truck is derelict and that apparently means we're going to lose? Mate, I've heard Ultimate Warrior promos that make more sense. Do you realise how far you have to be riding the crazy train to make a gay man say something even semi-complimentary about that homophobic douche? Look, there's no shame in being solid and dependable; the wrestling world will always need good hands. But solid and dependable doesn't win you gold, and just because I respect your effort and work ethic doesn't mean I'm not going to put you down. These belts are ours, and they are staying ours, so stick that in your taco and eat it.
Strong words there from Bloodied Fox. I'm Charles Akiyama, back to you in the studio.
Well Charles, it's a pretty unique situation coming into this match, since it's a seasoned team as challengers against defending champions who, strictly speaking, have never been a tag team before. Sure, Ryan and I were in WarGames together, but that's a whole different kettle of fish to a 2 on 2 tag team match.
“Kettle of fish”?
British phrase. Point being, there's a lot to prove for us, but that's something I'm no stranger to. In my few months in the XHF I've had to spend a lot of time proving people wrong. I've said 2020 is going to be the year I truly make my mark, and a successful defence of these tag title is a damn fine step forward in that.
And do you think The Saga will also feel they have something to prove, especially given your partner's rather stinging words about them in his last promo?
I think everyone in the XHF feels they have something to prove every time they step in the ring, and The Saga are no exception to that. Ryan said what he said; he's got his opinions and I've got mine, but if either of us were taking The Saga lightly, we wouldn't be sweating it out here, working to fine tune our tag team chemistry to make sure we're at our best. That said, there's a reason the betting money seems to be being laid on us. Saga, you can complain all you like that we don't get your metaphors. We did, it's just that they're shit. Joe Nobody's home from his shitty childhood is still half standing, and that means he's going to win? The Wendy's next to his favourite taco truck is derelict and that apparently means we're going to lose? Mate, I've heard Ultimate Warrior promos that make more sense. Do you realise how far you have to be riding the crazy train to make a gay man say something even semi-complimentary about that homophobic douche? Look, there's no shame in being solid and dependable; the wrestling world will always need good hands. But solid and dependable doesn't win you gold, and just because I respect your effort and work ethic doesn't mean I'm not going to put you down. These belts are ours, and they are staying ours, so stick that in your taco and eat it.
Strong words there from Bloodied Fox. I'm Charles Akiyama, back to you in the studio.
I'm worried about Ryan.
Bloodied Fox is relaxing in the bath, a flannel over his face. At hearing his boyfriend's voice, he shifts the cloth from his face and raises an eyebrow.
Have you been listening to Seth too much?
Brendan shakes his head.
No, not Seth. Just been observing him, and reading between the lines when I talk to Selena.
I thought you liked her?
I do. I just... there's something about the way she talks about the team sometimes, like she feels you're holding Ryan back.
Fox shrugs.
She wants the best for someone she loves. I'd argue she's wrong about us getting in his way, and I'm sure Ryan feels the same way.
Probably. Maybe it's just being paranoid after Bobby. I just don't want you getting stabbed in the back again.
Fox smiles and lean over the edge of the tub, kissing Brendan.
It's sweet that you care. I promise I'll be careful. Now, give me 10 more minutes to soak, and I'll see you in the bedroom.
Brendan chuckles and leaves, and Fox sinks back into the tub, his face now wearing a look of mild concern...
Fade to wrinkly fingers.