Post by terras on Jun 30, 2021 22:52:05 GMT -5
Bethesda.
A village in Belmont County, Ohio that current boasts a population of 1149.
Down the sunny streets strides the larger than life figure of Redmond Fury, a professional wrestler who gained fame as Cincinnati Pro’s Buckeye Bruiser. He recently signed a contract with the top regional Ohio wrestling promotion, The AWF. Despite having a number of matches under his belt with the organization, Fury has yet to appear in front of a Bethesda crowd. With the news of the promotion’s closure, Fury was starting to worry he’d never be able to excite Ascension’s hometown base. On the eve of their last show, Clash of the Icons – Fury is pressing the flesh, hoping to drum up support for the promotion that put this town on the map.
Looking down at his watch, Fury notes that he is running late for his next autograph session. A red light stops the muscular Asian from crossing the street. There is no car traffic in this beautiful community, but in case children are watching, Fury must obey the law. It is while waiting for the light to change that he is approached by a middle-aged man in a “Female Body Inspector” T-shirt.
Burt: RED HOT FURY!
Fury: Hey there friend! No longer hot these days. I dropped the dancing from my routine, but the wrestling remains the same. We have a big show coming up here on Independence Day-
Reaching into his back pocket, Redmond pulls out an autographed flyer – handing it to the self-proclaimed FBI agent.
Fury: Clash of the Icons – bound to be one for the ages. I’ll be proving my strength against four other competitors. Mad Dog Smith who clearly needs no introduction. The aptly named Sky Ace. A hot young prospect in Sam Sawyer – only sixteen, but the promoters are giving him the chance of a lifetime. And Datura – who is working on a whole other level. Beyond us, you’ve got Hyperion Long, Sanders Granger, Recoba Card, Barratt Steele MGK – it’s an absolute embarrassment of talent. One hell of a show, hope we can count on your support.
Burt: I’m actually glad I caught you.
The light changes.
Fury: Well, I’m running to a signing at Pizza Parlour – so why don’t you tell me on the way?
Burt: Sure RHF.
The two men cross.
Burt: See there are a number of us Ascension Faithful that are less than pleased with how the company is being run.
Fury: Well, it’s going out of business. I think everyone is upset by that.
Burt: No, I mean outside of that. There are a lot of local fans that aren’t happy with all the national moves.
Fury: Letting the rest of the world see how great Ohio wrestling is a good thing. I’m sorry, but I don’t follow.
Burt: The AWF was in the Philippines last year. How the heck am I supposed to go to one of those shows? It’s bad enough when they cross state lines; a few of our number are parolees that can’t make that journey. So my ORGANIZATION wants to see Ascension return to its local routes.
Fury: I can certainly understand a sense of ownership that the citizens of the town have for the great federation, but successful business is growth. Putting on fantastic shows like the AWF has for all these years, there was no way you were going to keep it a secret, or its bright stars to yourselves.
Burt: Well, we thought that them signing a major OHIO legend like Red Hot Fury would go a long way to our demands.
Fury: That's kind of you. I’m delighted to be here, but unfortunately whether its local or international – it looks like the AWF’s days are numbered.
Burt: We’re not going to any shows that don’t feature 90 percent home grown talent.
Fury: You understand that this is it, right? The final curtain doesn't really lend itself to demands. And with limited seating, if you don’t show up for Clash of the Icons – others will happily take those spots.
Burt: Out of towners...
Fury: No, in a town this size everyone else knows how great the AWF is, they will be turning folks away-
Gordon: RED HOT FURY!
The two men pass by a bench, where another local in a sexist T-shirt excitedly recognizes Fury.
Gordon: I was just saying how your Cincinnati Pro iron match against the Kent State Kid was the best piece of wrestling I’ve ever seen.
Fury: That’s very kind of you. I was pleased with that one, but it wouldn't hold a candle to Maverick Dillinger.
Gordon: What?
Fury: Only one of the greatest matches in the history of our sport, which just happened to be produced by the AWF.
Gordon: You’re crazy.
Fury: ...Well, it’s on the best of the AWF box sex – if you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out.
Gordon: The AWF? When was the last time they defended the state championship? I like my wrestling local.
Is it something in the water? Trying to get away from the two worst people in Bethesda, Redmond Fury increases his muscular glides towards the pizzeria. As he draws closer the pedestrians increase. Eventually the local conspirators lag behind. As Fury makes his way around the corner, he discovers a few hundred people crowding around the Pizza Parlour.
Fury: Maybe I got the date confused...
Stacy: Fury, there you are!
The mayor’s aid pushes past the Henderson’s, to grab The Buckeye Bruiser by his 30-inch bicep.
Stacy: Come with me, the ceremony is already underway.
Fury: Ceremony? This is an autograph signing...
Stacy: Check your emails. The mayor is giving you the key to the city. It’s not every day we have Ohio wrestling’s favourite son in town.
Fury: But I only just signed with the AWF-
Stacy: And it looks like we’re on a tight timeline to get this on the books.
The mayor’s aid drags RHP through a mass of adoring fans.
Fury: Do you give these out a lot-
Stacy: Not really.
Fury: ...And to wrestlers?
Stacy: I think you’re the first.
Fury: Well that can’t be right. You have the AWF headquarters located here; they must be one of the larger businesses in town. And so many legends! Jason Justice! If you never gave Hyperion the key to the city-
Stacy: The previous mayor saw it as more of a village.
Fury: I am not going to insult so many coworkers, not to mention heroes that I greatly admire by accepting an honour that DOZENS of them should have accepted first. Frankly I question this administration for not recognizing how much good the promotion has done for the city. I get the general impression that this town doesn't appreciate how good it is to have the AWF.
Stacy: You can insult the mayor by turning the key down if you want, I’m sure that won’t enrage the local population, especially going into your big show.
Damn.
Fury: It doesn’t seem right.
Stacy: This way please.
Fury: I don’t have anything prepared.
Stacy: Keep it short.
As the two approach the podium, Mayor Burkhead is already in the middle of a flowery speech.
Mayor: ...Floored when I heard that Ohio’s favourite wrestling son was calling our little hamlet home. I know that HE will put us on the map! So now without further adieu, it is my great privilege to give Red Hot Fury the key to the city!
Chants and applause abound, as Fury is forced up on the stage. An oversized gold key about two feet in length is presented to the AWF rookie. He nods politely, but finds the whole situation rather uncomfortable.
Fury: Um. Thank you Bethesda. I haven’t been here long, and really, I can think of a few hundred people in my business that deserve this more than me – but thank you for this great honour. This village has certainly held my heart down for the three count. I am just sorry it took me so long to enjoy your views. Like many in our great state, the name Bethesda immediately draws up images of professional wrestling thanks to all the great work your AWF does. Because of how close it is in proximity, sometimes it’s easy to forget just what a big deal having men like Jackson Steele and Bobby Barratt walking your streets is. It is easy to take a business like that for granted. I sometimes get the impression that everyone didn’t realize how good they have it... had it... but it was good… no... it was amazing. So I hope you all can come out to the Clash of the Icons to show your support to the many men and women who sweat and bled to show the world what a great place Bethesda is... and if you see any of our superstars on the street, let them know how much they mean to all of you.
Ascension Wrestling Federation is the best.
Thank you Mayor Burkhead for this key, I happily accept it as a proud member of the best darned wrestling promotion in Ohio.
The AWF.
The Red Hot Fury chants continue much to Fury’s dismay, but with a polite applause, he raises the key in victory. With a warm smile, Fury shakes the mayor’s hand, already dreading how many of the boys look to take a lump of his flesh for this award.
A village in Belmont County, Ohio that current boasts a population of 1149.
Down the sunny streets strides the larger than life figure of Redmond Fury, a professional wrestler who gained fame as Cincinnati Pro’s Buckeye Bruiser. He recently signed a contract with the top regional Ohio wrestling promotion, The AWF. Despite having a number of matches under his belt with the organization, Fury has yet to appear in front of a Bethesda crowd. With the news of the promotion’s closure, Fury was starting to worry he’d never be able to excite Ascension’s hometown base. On the eve of their last show, Clash of the Icons – Fury is pressing the flesh, hoping to drum up support for the promotion that put this town on the map.
Looking down at his watch, Fury notes that he is running late for his next autograph session. A red light stops the muscular Asian from crossing the street. There is no car traffic in this beautiful community, but in case children are watching, Fury must obey the law. It is while waiting for the light to change that he is approached by a middle-aged man in a “Female Body Inspector” T-shirt.
Burt: RED HOT FURY!
Fury: Hey there friend! No longer hot these days. I dropped the dancing from my routine, but the wrestling remains the same. We have a big show coming up here on Independence Day-
Reaching into his back pocket, Redmond pulls out an autographed flyer – handing it to the self-proclaimed FBI agent.
Fury: Clash of the Icons – bound to be one for the ages. I’ll be proving my strength against four other competitors. Mad Dog Smith who clearly needs no introduction. The aptly named Sky Ace. A hot young prospect in Sam Sawyer – only sixteen, but the promoters are giving him the chance of a lifetime. And Datura – who is working on a whole other level. Beyond us, you’ve got Hyperion Long, Sanders Granger, Recoba Card, Barratt Steele MGK – it’s an absolute embarrassment of talent. One hell of a show, hope we can count on your support.
Burt: I’m actually glad I caught you.
The light changes.
Fury: Well, I’m running to a signing at Pizza Parlour – so why don’t you tell me on the way?
Burt: Sure RHF.
The two men cross.
Burt: See there are a number of us Ascension Faithful that are less than pleased with how the company is being run.
Fury: Well, it’s going out of business. I think everyone is upset by that.
Burt: No, I mean outside of that. There are a lot of local fans that aren’t happy with all the national moves.
Fury: Letting the rest of the world see how great Ohio wrestling is a good thing. I’m sorry, but I don’t follow.
Burt: The AWF was in the Philippines last year. How the heck am I supposed to go to one of those shows? It’s bad enough when they cross state lines; a few of our number are parolees that can’t make that journey. So my ORGANIZATION wants to see Ascension return to its local routes.
Fury: I can certainly understand a sense of ownership that the citizens of the town have for the great federation, but successful business is growth. Putting on fantastic shows like the AWF has for all these years, there was no way you were going to keep it a secret, or its bright stars to yourselves.
Burt: Well, we thought that them signing a major OHIO legend like Red Hot Fury would go a long way to our demands.
Fury: That's kind of you. I’m delighted to be here, but unfortunately whether its local or international – it looks like the AWF’s days are numbered.
Burt: We’re not going to any shows that don’t feature 90 percent home grown talent.
Fury: You understand that this is it, right? The final curtain doesn't really lend itself to demands. And with limited seating, if you don’t show up for Clash of the Icons – others will happily take those spots.
Burt: Out of towners...
Fury: No, in a town this size everyone else knows how great the AWF is, they will be turning folks away-
Gordon: RED HOT FURY!
The two men pass by a bench, where another local in a sexist T-shirt excitedly recognizes Fury.
Gordon: I was just saying how your Cincinnati Pro iron match against the Kent State Kid was the best piece of wrestling I’ve ever seen.
Fury: That’s very kind of you. I was pleased with that one, but it wouldn't hold a candle to Maverick Dillinger.
Gordon: What?
Fury: Only one of the greatest matches in the history of our sport, which just happened to be produced by the AWF.
Gordon: You’re crazy.
Fury: ...Well, it’s on the best of the AWF box sex – if you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out.
Gordon: The AWF? When was the last time they defended the state championship? I like my wrestling local.
Is it something in the water? Trying to get away from the two worst people in Bethesda, Redmond Fury increases his muscular glides towards the pizzeria. As he draws closer the pedestrians increase. Eventually the local conspirators lag behind. As Fury makes his way around the corner, he discovers a few hundred people crowding around the Pizza Parlour.
Fury: Maybe I got the date confused...
Stacy: Fury, there you are!
The mayor’s aid pushes past the Henderson’s, to grab The Buckeye Bruiser by his 30-inch bicep.
Stacy: Come with me, the ceremony is already underway.
Fury: Ceremony? This is an autograph signing...
Stacy: Check your emails. The mayor is giving you the key to the city. It’s not every day we have Ohio wrestling’s favourite son in town.
Fury: But I only just signed with the AWF-
Stacy: And it looks like we’re on a tight timeline to get this on the books.
The mayor’s aid drags RHP through a mass of adoring fans.
Fury: Do you give these out a lot-
Stacy: Not really.
Fury: ...And to wrestlers?
Stacy: I think you’re the first.
Fury: Well that can’t be right. You have the AWF headquarters located here; they must be one of the larger businesses in town. And so many legends! Jason Justice! If you never gave Hyperion the key to the city-
Stacy: The previous mayor saw it as more of a village.
Fury: I am not going to insult so many coworkers, not to mention heroes that I greatly admire by accepting an honour that DOZENS of them should have accepted first. Frankly I question this administration for not recognizing how much good the promotion has done for the city. I get the general impression that this town doesn't appreciate how good it is to have the AWF.
Stacy: You can insult the mayor by turning the key down if you want, I’m sure that won’t enrage the local population, especially going into your big show.
Damn.
Fury: It doesn’t seem right.
Stacy: This way please.
Fury: I don’t have anything prepared.
Stacy: Keep it short.
As the two approach the podium, Mayor Burkhead is already in the middle of a flowery speech.
Mayor: ...Floored when I heard that Ohio’s favourite wrestling son was calling our little hamlet home. I know that HE will put us on the map! So now without further adieu, it is my great privilege to give Red Hot Fury the key to the city!
Chants and applause abound, as Fury is forced up on the stage. An oversized gold key about two feet in length is presented to the AWF rookie. He nods politely, but finds the whole situation rather uncomfortable.
Fury: Um. Thank you Bethesda. I haven’t been here long, and really, I can think of a few hundred people in my business that deserve this more than me – but thank you for this great honour. This village has certainly held my heart down for the three count. I am just sorry it took me so long to enjoy your views. Like many in our great state, the name Bethesda immediately draws up images of professional wrestling thanks to all the great work your AWF does. Because of how close it is in proximity, sometimes it’s easy to forget just what a big deal having men like Jackson Steele and Bobby Barratt walking your streets is. It is easy to take a business like that for granted. I sometimes get the impression that everyone didn’t realize how good they have it... had it... but it was good… no... it was amazing. So I hope you all can come out to the Clash of the Icons to show your support to the many men and women who sweat and bled to show the world what a great place Bethesda is... and if you see any of our superstars on the street, let them know how much they mean to all of you.
Ascension Wrestling Federation is the best.
Thank you Mayor Burkhead for this key, I happily accept it as a proud member of the best darned wrestling promotion in Ohio.
The AWF.
The Red Hot Fury chants continue much to Fury’s dismay, but with a polite applause, he raises the key in victory. With a warm smile, Fury shakes the mayor’s hand, already dreading how many of the boys look to take a lump of his flesh for this award.