How often do bands get back together?
Mar 28, 2017 21:11:24 GMT -5
Mongo the Destroyer, Rage (aka NoMercyMaster2001), and 1 more like this
Post by Curtis D. Kanyon on Mar 28, 2017 21:11:24 GMT -5
*The scene opens on a cloudy sky. Only the sound of a light breeze is heard. We pan down to see a graveyard. The grass is green, the headstones are gray. A man stands alone, back to the camera. The camera swoops down and moves in. It goes up to the back of the man’s head and we can see over his shoulder. He stands in front of a gravestone that reads “Christopher Kanyon, Beloved Brother & Friend, None Betta. January 4, 1970 - April 2, 2010” The camera swoops around to see none other than Curtis Kanyon as the man standing in front of the grave.*
Curtis Kanyon: This is so crazy. It’s almost been seven years without you bro. It still sucks that you’re gone. I still have a whole in my heart. A bond between brothers is strong as is, but I wouldn’t have the life I live without you. You trained me, you got me out of Puerto Rico, and we were 1/4th of the XHF world champion for a week. I went on to become a decorated champion thanks to your help and inspiration. I’ve provided for my family thanks to the values you inspired in me. Not to mention our family’s weird mental problems was somehow very profitable for both of us.
*Curtis kneels down.*
Curtis Kanyon: I just…I know I’m a week early. I thought you’d want to know there are rumblings. The name XHF is being whispered again. I don’t know if I can go back there without you. So many memories. When you passed, XHF was gone. I had moved on. I know we tried to get you into NCW, but they totally saw through your disguise. Sure, you had your endorsement deals; you didn’t need to wrestle anymore. But you wanted to, and no one would take you. You were just…such a jackass. But you did things your way. I should have been there for you. But I was riding high, I was on a roll, I had everything going right for me, and I ignored you. When you passed, I felt so guilty. I felt so bad. I just want to make it right. I tried…I tried to honor you, I worked harder, and I reached the top of that mountain. But, it still felt hollow. Maybe this is my chance… maybe going back and making an impact where you were the top of the mountain is the only true way to honor you. The true way for me to feel whole again…
*Curtis sits down on the grass Indian style.*
Curtis Kanyon: You know, I even went and reached out to the old crew…
*The scene cuts to a house in the suburbs Curtis Kanyon is walking up to the door and knocks. The door is opened by none other than La Parka!*
La Parka: Hola Sr. Kanyon! ¡Un placer verte!
(Hello Mr. Kanyon! Nice to see you!)
Curtis Kanyon: Good to see you too friend!
La Parka: Por favor pasa.
(Please pass.)
*Curtis walks into the house.*
Jill: Honey, who is it?
*Jill Johansson walks into the living room wearing an apron, looking like she’s in the process of cooking up something.*
Jill: Oh, Curtis! What a surprise! I was just starting dinner, please join us!
*Jill runs over and gives Curtis a hug.*
Curtis Kanyon: Hi Jill, great to see you. Oh, I couldn’t. I just ate some whoppers, I’m good. I just came by to say hi and ask your hubby a question.
*Childish laughter is heard from the next room over. Suddenly, three kids run into the living room, chasing each other. A 10 year old, 6 year old, and 4 year old, all wearing lucha masks. They see Curtis and start screaming “Uncle Curt! Uncle Curt!” They rush him and all hug him at the same time*
Curtis Kanyon: Watch it little monkeys! Wow, you’re kids are getting big so fast. And full of energy. How do you two do it?
La Parka: Un día a la vez mi amigo. ¿Entonces por qué estás aquí?
(One day at a time my friend. Then why are you here?)
Curtis Kanyon: I don’t know if you’ve heard the rumors, but I think XHF is trying to make a comeback.
Jill: No way!
Curtis Kanyon: Yeah, I couldn’t believe it when I heard it. I know we’ve all been out of the game awhile, but I was wondering what you thought about going back?
*La Parka strokes his skeletal chin. The kids are now climbing all over Kanyon.*
La Parka: Espera un minuto. ¿Pensé que Mongo estaba muerto?
(Wait a minute. I thought Mongo was dead?)
Curtis Kanyon: Really? I hadn’t heard that. Well, if it’s him or Bongo, or even Bonnie, doesn't matter, it could be fun.
La Parka: Estoy muy cansado como está con estos niños. No creo que pueda hacerlo de nuevo. No puedo ir como antes. Mi legado ahora mismo es bastante grande, no quiero arriesgarlo a empañar sabiendo que no podría volver en mi mejor. Me temo que estoy lejos de mi prima.
(I am very tired as it is with these children. I do not think I can do it again. I can not go as before. My legacy right now is pretty big, I do not want to risk it tarnishing knowing that I could not go back at my best. I'm afraid I'm far from my prime.)
Jill: Yeah, I also wouldn’t want him to risk his health. I mean, we support you 100% if you’re going to go back. But that’s just not in the cards for us now.
Curtis Kanyon: I understand, I know it is a lot to ask. I’m…I’m not even sure myself. But I thought maybe if some of the old running crew was interested, it might make me more confident in it.
La Parka: Bueno, buena suerte, amigo mío. Nos encantaría ver el nombre Kanyon en la marquesina de nuevo.
(Well, good luck, my friend. We would love to see the name Kanyon in the marquee again.)
Curtis Kanyon: Thanks.
Jill: But at least stay for a little while and catch up. You came all this way.
Curtis Kanyon: Sure, it has been too long.
*Curtis shakes the little luchadores off of him. He and La Parka sit on the couch as the scene fades.*
*The scene fades into a backstage area. Curtis is walking down a hallway. He enters a doorway and women are heard screaming on the other side. Girls run out of said doorway, some half-dressed and keeping intimate bits covered up if needed. The camera enters the room, women’s clothes everywhere and shiny dresses hanging on a rack. GQ Money is seen standing there looking very angry.*
Curtis Kanyon: Hi GQ! Uh…bad time?
GQ: Bad time!? BAD TIME!? DAMNIT CURTIS! I’m in the middle of a fashion show!
Curtis Kanyon: Yeah, but I needed to talk to you and you weren’t answering your phone.
GQ: What? I didn’t get any... *GQ whips out his phone and looks at it.* …you sent me a text two minutes ago! OF COURSE I DIDN’T ANSWER!
Curtis Kanyon: Well eeeexxxxcuuuuuse meeee! I mean…I had to come see you in the ladies dressing room! I mean, if you weren’t gay, you’d understand.
GQ: I AM NOT GAY!
Curtis Kanyon: Dude, you make women’s fashion!
GQ: So does Kanye and Diddy!
Curtis Kanyon: You’re not helping your case.
GQ: You sunuva! Well, you’ve scared them off, so what the hell are you doing here?
Curtis Kanyon: Seeing if the band is interested in getting back together!
GQ: NCW is back?
Curtis Kanyon: No, XHF! I heard they’re trying to start up again!
GQ: Aw, how sweet. Bongo’s trying to bring back his late father’s fed?
Curtis Kanyon: I don’t think Mongo is dead.
GQ: Are you sure? ‘Cause I’m pretty sure he’s dead. I think I heard that on Snake's podcast.
Curtis Kanyon: Well, somebody is trying to bring it back.
GQ: I understand why you want a money makin’ playa like me, but I am rollin’ in it up in this place. I love making clothes, ladies love wearing my clothes. Seeing the peeps toss money at me after seeing these women walk down that ramp.
Curtis Kanyon: Not to mention you get to hang out in the dressing room with them, eh?
GQ: Why would that matter?
Curtis Kanyon: …
GQ: I mean, yeah! Yeah! Of course! Titties…yay…
*GQ gives a thumbs up and an awkward smile.*
Curtis Kanyon: So, that’s a no?
GQ: No, you have fun. You can handle it without me, I’m sure.
Curtis Kanyon: Well…I’m not so sure I want to go back. I thought you guys would want to, and that would motivate me to want to, and then we’d have fun like the old days!
GQ: I’m sorry man. We’ve all grown. XHF was like, ten years ago. And you know…Chris was here…it was good times. Some of my fondest memories. But it will never be like the old days. It just…it just can’t be. I’m sorry CK2.
*GQ puts a hand on Curtis’s shoulder out of compassion.*
GQ: I’m not sure what you should do CK2…but just… look inside yourself Curtis. You are more than what you have become. You must take your place in the Circle of life.
*Curtis looks confused.*
Curtis Kanyon: Are you fucking quoting Lion King?
GQ: Yeah, I love that play, I mean movie! I love that movie!
Curtis Kanyon: Though your words are stolen, they are heartfelt. Thank you GQ. It was good to see you.
GQ: Good to see you too buddy.
*They look at each other and nod. Curtis crosses his arms. GQ nods some more. GQ looks at the door. Then looks back at Curtis, then back at the door, then back at Curtis. Curtis rocks on his heals.*
GQ: You know the girls aren’t coming back in here until after you leave, right?
Curtis Kanyon: DAMNIT!
*The scene cuts and now we see a bar. The music of “Total Eclipse of the Heart” is heard as the camera pans to see Curtis holding a microphone.*
Curtis Kanyon: Once upon a time I was falling in love, But now I'm only falling apart, And there's nothing I can do, A total eclipse of the heart, Once upon a time there was light in my life, But now there's only love in the dark, Nothing I can say, A total eclipse of the heart!
*Joe Everyman enters the camera view also holding a microphone.*
Joe Everyman and Curtis Kanyon: Turnaround bright eyes, every now and then I fall apart, Turnaround bright eyes, every now and then I fall apart!
Joe Everyman: And I need you now tonight
Curtis: Kanyon: and I need you now
Joe Everyman: And I need you more than ever, And if you only hold me tight
Curtis: Kanyon: and if you only
Joe Everyman: We'll be holding on forever, And we'll only be making it right
Curtis: Kanyon: 'cause we'll never be wrong
Joe Everyman: 'Cause we'll never be wrong together, We can take it to the end of the line, Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time
Curtis: Kanyon: all of the time
Joe Everyman: I don't know what to do and I'm always in the dark, We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks, I really need you tonight, Forever's gonna start tonight, Forever's gonna start tonight!
Joe Everyman and Curtis Kanyon: Once upon a time I was falling in love, But now I'm only falling apart, And there's nothing I can say, A total eclipse of the heart, A total eclipse of the heart, A total eclipse of the heart, Turn around bright eyes!
*The song ends and Everyman and Kanyon high five.*
Curtis Kanyon: Great seeing you man! Well, I gotta get back on the road. See you around Joe!
Joe Everyman: Yeah, good seeing you too bro!
*Curtis leaves.*
Joe Everyman: Wait! Aren’t you going to ask me to… oh… he’s gone…
*Joe looks down at the floor. A bar patron consoles him.*
*We cut back to the graveyard. Curtis still sits on the ground.*
Curtis Kanyon: And that…heck Chris…that was just the beginning…
Curtis Kanyon: This is so crazy. It’s almost been seven years without you bro. It still sucks that you’re gone. I still have a whole in my heart. A bond between brothers is strong as is, but I wouldn’t have the life I live without you. You trained me, you got me out of Puerto Rico, and we were 1/4th of the XHF world champion for a week. I went on to become a decorated champion thanks to your help and inspiration. I’ve provided for my family thanks to the values you inspired in me. Not to mention our family’s weird mental problems was somehow very profitable for both of us.
*Curtis kneels down.*
Curtis Kanyon: I just…I know I’m a week early. I thought you’d want to know there are rumblings. The name XHF is being whispered again. I don’t know if I can go back there without you. So many memories. When you passed, XHF was gone. I had moved on. I know we tried to get you into NCW, but they totally saw through your disguise. Sure, you had your endorsement deals; you didn’t need to wrestle anymore. But you wanted to, and no one would take you. You were just…such a jackass. But you did things your way. I should have been there for you. But I was riding high, I was on a roll, I had everything going right for me, and I ignored you. When you passed, I felt so guilty. I felt so bad. I just want to make it right. I tried…I tried to honor you, I worked harder, and I reached the top of that mountain. But, it still felt hollow. Maybe this is my chance… maybe going back and making an impact where you were the top of the mountain is the only true way to honor you. The true way for me to feel whole again…
*Curtis sits down on the grass Indian style.*
Curtis Kanyon: You know, I even went and reached out to the old crew…
*The scene cuts to a house in the suburbs Curtis Kanyon is walking up to the door and knocks. The door is opened by none other than La Parka!*
La Parka: Hola Sr. Kanyon! ¡Un placer verte!
(Hello Mr. Kanyon! Nice to see you!)
Curtis Kanyon: Good to see you too friend!
La Parka: Por favor pasa.
(Please pass.)
*Curtis walks into the house.*
Jill: Honey, who is it?
*Jill Johansson walks into the living room wearing an apron, looking like she’s in the process of cooking up something.*
Jill: Oh, Curtis! What a surprise! I was just starting dinner, please join us!
*Jill runs over and gives Curtis a hug.*
Curtis Kanyon: Hi Jill, great to see you. Oh, I couldn’t. I just ate some whoppers, I’m good. I just came by to say hi and ask your hubby a question.
*Childish laughter is heard from the next room over. Suddenly, three kids run into the living room, chasing each other. A 10 year old, 6 year old, and 4 year old, all wearing lucha masks. They see Curtis and start screaming “Uncle Curt! Uncle Curt!” They rush him and all hug him at the same time*
Curtis Kanyon: Watch it little monkeys! Wow, you’re kids are getting big so fast. And full of energy. How do you two do it?
La Parka: Un día a la vez mi amigo. ¿Entonces por qué estás aquí?
(One day at a time my friend. Then why are you here?)
Curtis Kanyon: I don’t know if you’ve heard the rumors, but I think XHF is trying to make a comeback.
Jill: No way!
Curtis Kanyon: Yeah, I couldn’t believe it when I heard it. I know we’ve all been out of the game awhile, but I was wondering what you thought about going back?
*La Parka strokes his skeletal chin. The kids are now climbing all over Kanyon.*
La Parka: Espera un minuto. ¿Pensé que Mongo estaba muerto?
(Wait a minute. I thought Mongo was dead?)
Curtis Kanyon: Really? I hadn’t heard that. Well, if it’s him or Bongo, or even Bonnie, doesn't matter, it could be fun.
La Parka: Estoy muy cansado como está con estos niños. No creo que pueda hacerlo de nuevo. No puedo ir como antes. Mi legado ahora mismo es bastante grande, no quiero arriesgarlo a empañar sabiendo que no podría volver en mi mejor. Me temo que estoy lejos de mi prima.
(I am very tired as it is with these children. I do not think I can do it again. I can not go as before. My legacy right now is pretty big, I do not want to risk it tarnishing knowing that I could not go back at my best. I'm afraid I'm far from my prime.)
Jill: Yeah, I also wouldn’t want him to risk his health. I mean, we support you 100% if you’re going to go back. But that’s just not in the cards for us now.
Curtis Kanyon: I understand, I know it is a lot to ask. I’m…I’m not even sure myself. But I thought maybe if some of the old running crew was interested, it might make me more confident in it.
La Parka: Bueno, buena suerte, amigo mío. Nos encantaría ver el nombre Kanyon en la marquesina de nuevo.
(Well, good luck, my friend. We would love to see the name Kanyon in the marquee again.)
Curtis Kanyon: Thanks.
Jill: But at least stay for a little while and catch up. You came all this way.
Curtis Kanyon: Sure, it has been too long.
*Curtis shakes the little luchadores off of him. He and La Parka sit on the couch as the scene fades.*
*The scene fades into a backstage area. Curtis is walking down a hallway. He enters a doorway and women are heard screaming on the other side. Girls run out of said doorway, some half-dressed and keeping intimate bits covered up if needed. The camera enters the room, women’s clothes everywhere and shiny dresses hanging on a rack. GQ Money is seen standing there looking very angry.*
Curtis Kanyon: Hi GQ! Uh…bad time?
GQ: Bad time!? BAD TIME!? DAMNIT CURTIS! I’m in the middle of a fashion show!
Curtis Kanyon: Yeah, but I needed to talk to you and you weren’t answering your phone.
GQ: What? I didn’t get any... *GQ whips out his phone and looks at it.* …you sent me a text two minutes ago! OF COURSE I DIDN’T ANSWER!
Curtis Kanyon: Well eeeexxxxcuuuuuse meeee! I mean…I had to come see you in the ladies dressing room! I mean, if you weren’t gay, you’d understand.
GQ: I AM NOT GAY!
Curtis Kanyon: Dude, you make women’s fashion!
GQ: So does Kanye and Diddy!
Curtis Kanyon: You’re not helping your case.
GQ: You sunuva! Well, you’ve scared them off, so what the hell are you doing here?
Curtis Kanyon: Seeing if the band is interested in getting back together!
GQ: NCW is back?
Curtis Kanyon: No, XHF! I heard they’re trying to start up again!
GQ: Aw, how sweet. Bongo’s trying to bring back his late father’s fed?
Curtis Kanyon: I don’t think Mongo is dead.
GQ: Are you sure? ‘Cause I’m pretty sure he’s dead. I think I heard that on Snake's podcast.
Curtis Kanyon: Well, somebody is trying to bring it back.
GQ: I understand why you want a money makin’ playa like me, but I am rollin’ in it up in this place. I love making clothes, ladies love wearing my clothes. Seeing the peeps toss money at me after seeing these women walk down that ramp.
Curtis Kanyon: Not to mention you get to hang out in the dressing room with them, eh?
GQ: Why would that matter?
Curtis Kanyon: …
GQ: I mean, yeah! Yeah! Of course! Titties…yay…
*GQ gives a thumbs up and an awkward smile.*
Curtis Kanyon: So, that’s a no?
GQ: No, you have fun. You can handle it without me, I’m sure.
Curtis Kanyon: Well…I’m not so sure I want to go back. I thought you guys would want to, and that would motivate me to want to, and then we’d have fun like the old days!
GQ: I’m sorry man. We’ve all grown. XHF was like, ten years ago. And you know…Chris was here…it was good times. Some of my fondest memories. But it will never be like the old days. It just…it just can’t be. I’m sorry CK2.
*GQ puts a hand on Curtis’s shoulder out of compassion.*
GQ: I’m not sure what you should do CK2…but just… look inside yourself Curtis. You are more than what you have become. You must take your place in the Circle of life.
*Curtis looks confused.*
Curtis Kanyon: Are you fucking quoting Lion King?
GQ: Yeah, I love that play, I mean movie! I love that movie!
Curtis Kanyon: Though your words are stolen, they are heartfelt. Thank you GQ. It was good to see you.
GQ: Good to see you too buddy.
*They look at each other and nod. Curtis crosses his arms. GQ nods some more. GQ looks at the door. Then looks back at Curtis, then back at the door, then back at Curtis. Curtis rocks on his heals.*
GQ: You know the girls aren’t coming back in here until after you leave, right?
Curtis Kanyon: DAMNIT!
*The scene cuts and now we see a bar. The music of “Total Eclipse of the Heart” is heard as the camera pans to see Curtis holding a microphone.*
Curtis Kanyon: Once upon a time I was falling in love, But now I'm only falling apart, And there's nothing I can do, A total eclipse of the heart, Once upon a time there was light in my life, But now there's only love in the dark, Nothing I can say, A total eclipse of the heart!
*Joe Everyman enters the camera view also holding a microphone.*
Joe Everyman and Curtis Kanyon: Turnaround bright eyes, every now and then I fall apart, Turnaround bright eyes, every now and then I fall apart!
Joe Everyman: And I need you now tonight
Curtis: Kanyon: and I need you now
Joe Everyman: And I need you more than ever, And if you only hold me tight
Curtis: Kanyon: and if you only
Joe Everyman: We'll be holding on forever, And we'll only be making it right
Curtis: Kanyon: 'cause we'll never be wrong
Joe Everyman: 'Cause we'll never be wrong together, We can take it to the end of the line, Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time
Curtis: Kanyon: all of the time
Joe Everyman: I don't know what to do and I'm always in the dark, We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks, I really need you tonight, Forever's gonna start tonight, Forever's gonna start tonight!
Joe Everyman and Curtis Kanyon: Once upon a time I was falling in love, But now I'm only falling apart, And there's nothing I can say, A total eclipse of the heart, A total eclipse of the heart, A total eclipse of the heart, Turn around bright eyes!
*The song ends and Everyman and Kanyon high five.*
Curtis Kanyon: Great seeing you man! Well, I gotta get back on the road. See you around Joe!
Joe Everyman: Yeah, good seeing you too bro!
*Curtis leaves.*
Joe Everyman: Wait! Aren’t you going to ask me to… oh… he’s gone…
*Joe looks down at the floor. A bar patron consoles him.*
*We cut back to the graveyard. Curtis still sits on the ground.*
Curtis Kanyon: And that…heck Chris…that was just the beginning…
