Post by "The High Roller" Wesley Crane on Oct 18, 2022 15:22:07 GMT -5
It’s a cool, fall evening in Albany, NY. A limo pulls up to a restaurant. The driver gets out and opens the back door. Out steps “The High Roller” Wesley Crane, decked out in a $10,000 suit and to everyone’s shock, Katie Moss, who is looking more dressed up than normal. Wesley looks around and sees the sign on the building that reads “Draven’s Place”... It’s a beautiful place to eat, owned by the infamous Draven family. Wesley gives his arm to Katie. She grabs his arm and they walk into the restaurant together. Once inside, they are met by one of the owners, Kaylee Draven. Kaylee smiles when she sees Wesley and gives him a hug.
Kaylee Draven: “Good evening old friend, how are you doing?”
Wesley and Kaylee went to High School together. They were friends with one another, always hanging out in group settings with other friends.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “How’s your old man doing?”
Kaylee Draven: “Dad? He’s good. He stays hidden at Draven Acres with mom and the rest of the family… He likes it that way. Keeps him out of the spotlight.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “And your brother?”
Kaylee Draven: “Nicholas? He’s busy as always. We barely ever see him.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Well, it’s great seeing you. This is Katie, Katie Moss.”
Kaylee Draven: “It’s nice to meet you. I’m Kaylee Draven.”
Katie Moss: “Same to you.”
Kaylee Draven: “It’s great seeing you as well. Let me seat you at your table.”
Kaylee leads Wesley and Katie through the restaurant and seats them at a table right by a window that looks out at the mountains and the Hudson River. Like a gentleman, Wesley pulls the chair out for Katie. She sits down and he slides her chair in a bit. This is a side of Wesley that we’re not used to seeing, but then again, he’s finally on his first date with Katie Moss. THE Katie Moss.
Kaylee Draven: “Pamela will be with you soon. She will be your waitress.”
Wesley reaches in and hugs Kaylee once again. He gives her a gentle kiss on the cheek and wishes her well.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “It was nice seeing you, please, when you get a chance, let your father know I said hello.”
Kaylee Draven: “You’re more than welcome to stop by Draven Acres anytime you’d like.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “You never know, maybe one of these days.”
Kaylee walks away. Wesley takes a seat and looks across the table at Katie.
Katie Moss: “Another one of your “ladies?”
Wesley gets a little smirk on his face.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “God no! Nothing against Kaylee, she’s a great girl, but her father would kill me. Do you know who the Draven family is? Her father is Timmy Draven.”
Katie looks shocked.
Katie Moss: “Wait, THE Timmy Draven? Like, the former owner of the Albany Wrestling Alliance? Former owner of the Championship Wrestling Alliance? Former 14x World Champion? THAT Timmy Draven?”
Wesley grins at the fact that Katie Moss is geeking out over a wrestling legend.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Yes, that Timmy Draven. That’s Kaylee’s father. He trained me when I first got into the wrestling business. He turned the AWA into a wrestling school. Because I knew Kaylee, he took me in for free. I didn’t have a cent to my name back then. He’s a great man. I look at him like a father.”
Katie Moss: “What’s he like? Is he a cult leader now?”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “That’s still debatable. Some say yes. Others say no. Hard to tell, really… but deep down in my heart, I don’t believe he is.”
Katie Moss: “ What’s Nicholas like?”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “He’s a businessman. Timmy taught his son everything he knows about business… and Nicholas has gone off and made an even bigger name for himself in the business world.”
Katie Moss: “Does Nicholas still hate his Dad—”
Katie takes a deep breath.
Katie Moss: “I’m sorry, this night isn’t about the Draven family. You asked me here for dinner and an interview, so that’s what we’re here for.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “It doesn’t need to be about the interview. It could be just about dinner between two consenting adults.”
Katie grins.
Katie Moss: “Or it could be about an interview for Wrestle:UK. You flew me here in your private jet. Let’s make the most of this interview.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Alright, fine. You get a couple of questions before dinner, and then the rest of the interview can be after dinner.”
By this time, Pamela has come over with a bottle of red wine.
Pamela: “Compliments of the owner, sir.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Thank you.”
As Pamela walks away, Wesley checks her out. He catches himself checking her out and looks at Katie to see if she’s noticed. She did.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Sorry about that, I thought she had a stain on her pants.”
Katie Moss: “On her butt?”
Wesley begins pouring wine for Katie.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Have I mentioned how nice it is to see you this evening. I’m really looking forward to this interview… and this dinner.”
Katie Moss: “That's enough wine, thank you.”
Wesley stops pouring her win and pours himself a glass.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “So I promised you a couple of questions. Go for it.”
Katie reaches into her purse and pulls out her iPad mini. She taps the screen a couple of times and looks up at Wesley who has already pounded half of his glass.
Katie Moss: “You drink a lot. Have you ever thought about quitting?”
Wesley gets a cocky grin on his face.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Quitting is for losers. If I’m going to do something, I’m going to do it to the best of my abilities. Do I enjoy a few drinks here and there? Yes, I do. Do I have a problem with drinking? Hell no! Next!”
Katie clears her throat. She grabs her glass of wine and takes a small sip. She admires the flavor and then goes back to the interview.
Katie Moss: “Battle of Britain is getting close. Don’t you think you should make the trip to Britain so you can prepare for your match? You don’t want to get jet lag before your match, do you?”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “When you’re as good as Big Brain Wesley Crane, you don’t need to worry about things like jet lag.”
Katie Moss: “And can you explain this new obsession with “Big Brain” Wesley Crane?”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “I thought I made it clear already. My good friend Marty Donovan gave me this name. Next!”
Wesley grabs his glass of wine and pounds the rest. He immediately goes back to pouring another glass.
Katie Moss: “Do you have-”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “This is your last question until after dinner. Make it a good one.”
Katie looks a little annoyed that Wesley just cut her off, mid sentence.
Katie Moss: “Okay… Who are you most concerned about in the Battle of Britain match?”
Wesley lets out a cocky laugh.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Me? Concerned? You’ve gotta be fucking with me, right?”
Katie looks a little bothered.
Katie Moss: “Wesley, your mouth. We’re in a restaurant for crying out loud.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “How long have you known me? It’s been a few months now. Have I ever shown any concern about anyone in the W:UK?”
Katie Moss: “Well no, I haven-”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Exactly. Wesley Crane fears no man, or woman. I have a goal. That goal is to win the W:UK World Championship. That’s goal number one. I will not rest until I get there.”
Katie is now looking really annoyed.
Katie Moss: “I’d really appreciate it if you wouldn’t cut me off when I’m talki-”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “In fact, if you want a real interview with me, here it goes. I’m going to win the W:UK World Championship regardless of who it’s against. It can be Havok. It can be Fowler. It can be David Arquette for all I care. The fact is, I’m winning the Battle of Britain match and then I’m going to watch the main event and watch my next opponent win their match. After I’m the W:UK World Champion, I’m going to enjoy it for a little while and then, wait for it, here it is… I’m going to kick the shit out of Hunter or Long and take that Commonwealth Championship. Hell, after that, I might find myself a tag team partner and go win the tag team championships as well.”
Katie Moss: “Someones got high hopes.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “I can’t wait to make these other idiots from the XHF Network look foolish. I’m going to be giving “In The Face” shots to everyone who stands in my way of winning that match. I’m the odds on favorite…”
Katie Moss: “Because you have the last spot in the match.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “No, I’m the odds on favorite because I’m that fucking good!”
Katie Moss: “Please watch your mouth, you’re drawing attention to us.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Fuck’em if they can’t handle a dose of truth with their seafood.”
Wesley pounds the glass of wine that he just poured. Katie stands up.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Where are you going? We haven’t even ordered our meals yet.”
Katie Moss: “I think this interview is over… and the dinner.”
Wesley can tell this is going bad really fast. BAM, his walls go up and he carries on being a self absorbed dick.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Well shit, look at this… Katie Moss wants what she wants… gets what she wants… and then takes off. Typical Katie Moss shit.”
Katie Moss: “I’m out of here. See ya in Britain.”
Katie grabs her glass of wine and pounds it. Wesley looks impressed. Katie slams the wine glass down on the table and starts walking away.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “I hate to see you go-”
Katie yells as she’s walking away, not caring that she’s now making a scene as well.
Katie Moss: “But you love to watch me leave!”
Katie tosses up a middle finger and heads for the door. Kaylee meets her there. Katie is in no mood to talk.
Kaylee Draven: “It was nice meeting you.”
Katie Moss: “Your friend’s a real jerk.”
Kaylee Draven: “Sorry about that.”
Katie storms out of the restaurant.
Kaylee Draven: “It was nice meeting you!”
Katie is gone. Kaylee turns and starts walking toward Wesley’s table.
Kaylee Draven: “What’d you do?”
“The High Roller” Wesley Draven: “Excuse me for a moment. I’ll be right back.”
Wesley stands up and walks to the bar. There stands a beautiful blonde. Wesley whispers something in her ear. She smiles from ear to ear and grabs his arm. Wesley walks her back to the table where he was sitting.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Kaylee, I’m gonna need a new wine glass for Jessica.”
Blonde: “My name is Jenna.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Yeah, like I said, Jenna’s gonna need a new wine glass please.”
Kaylee shakes her head.
Kaylee Draven: “Alright, whatever you need, friend.”
Kaylee walks off while Wesley helps the blonde take a seat at the table.
Kaylee Draven: “Good evening old friend, how are you doing?”
Wesley and Kaylee went to High School together. They were friends with one another, always hanging out in group settings with other friends.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “How’s your old man doing?”
Kaylee Draven: “Dad? He’s good. He stays hidden at Draven Acres with mom and the rest of the family… He likes it that way. Keeps him out of the spotlight.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “And your brother?”
Kaylee Draven: “Nicholas? He’s busy as always. We barely ever see him.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Well, it’s great seeing you. This is Katie, Katie Moss.”
Kaylee Draven: “It’s nice to meet you. I’m Kaylee Draven.”
Katie Moss: “Same to you.”
Kaylee Draven: “It’s great seeing you as well. Let me seat you at your table.”
Kaylee leads Wesley and Katie through the restaurant and seats them at a table right by a window that looks out at the mountains and the Hudson River. Like a gentleman, Wesley pulls the chair out for Katie. She sits down and he slides her chair in a bit. This is a side of Wesley that we’re not used to seeing, but then again, he’s finally on his first date with Katie Moss. THE Katie Moss.
Kaylee Draven: “Pamela will be with you soon. She will be your waitress.”
Wesley reaches in and hugs Kaylee once again. He gives her a gentle kiss on the cheek and wishes her well.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “It was nice seeing you, please, when you get a chance, let your father know I said hello.”
Kaylee Draven: “You’re more than welcome to stop by Draven Acres anytime you’d like.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “You never know, maybe one of these days.”
Kaylee walks away. Wesley takes a seat and looks across the table at Katie.
Katie Moss: “Another one of your “ladies?”
Wesley gets a little smirk on his face.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “God no! Nothing against Kaylee, she’s a great girl, but her father would kill me. Do you know who the Draven family is? Her father is Timmy Draven.”
Katie looks shocked.
Katie Moss: “Wait, THE Timmy Draven? Like, the former owner of the Albany Wrestling Alliance? Former owner of the Championship Wrestling Alliance? Former 14x World Champion? THAT Timmy Draven?”
Wesley grins at the fact that Katie Moss is geeking out over a wrestling legend.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Yes, that Timmy Draven. That’s Kaylee’s father. He trained me when I first got into the wrestling business. He turned the AWA into a wrestling school. Because I knew Kaylee, he took me in for free. I didn’t have a cent to my name back then. He’s a great man. I look at him like a father.”
Katie Moss: “What’s he like? Is he a cult leader now?”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “That’s still debatable. Some say yes. Others say no. Hard to tell, really… but deep down in my heart, I don’t believe he is.”
Katie Moss: “ What’s Nicholas like?”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “He’s a businessman. Timmy taught his son everything he knows about business… and Nicholas has gone off and made an even bigger name for himself in the business world.”
Katie Moss: “Does Nicholas still hate his Dad—”
Katie takes a deep breath.
Katie Moss: “I’m sorry, this night isn’t about the Draven family. You asked me here for dinner and an interview, so that’s what we’re here for.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “It doesn’t need to be about the interview. It could be just about dinner between two consenting adults.”
Katie grins.
Katie Moss: “Or it could be about an interview for Wrestle:UK. You flew me here in your private jet. Let’s make the most of this interview.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Alright, fine. You get a couple of questions before dinner, and then the rest of the interview can be after dinner.”
By this time, Pamela has come over with a bottle of red wine.
Pamela: “Compliments of the owner, sir.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Thank you.”
As Pamela walks away, Wesley checks her out. He catches himself checking her out and looks at Katie to see if she’s noticed. She did.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Sorry about that, I thought she had a stain on her pants.”
Katie Moss: “On her butt?”
Wesley begins pouring wine for Katie.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Have I mentioned how nice it is to see you this evening. I’m really looking forward to this interview… and this dinner.”
Katie Moss: “That's enough wine, thank you.”
Wesley stops pouring her win and pours himself a glass.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “So I promised you a couple of questions. Go for it.”
Katie reaches into her purse and pulls out her iPad mini. She taps the screen a couple of times and looks up at Wesley who has already pounded half of his glass.
Katie Moss: “You drink a lot. Have you ever thought about quitting?”
Wesley gets a cocky grin on his face.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Quitting is for losers. If I’m going to do something, I’m going to do it to the best of my abilities. Do I enjoy a few drinks here and there? Yes, I do. Do I have a problem with drinking? Hell no! Next!”
Katie clears her throat. She grabs her glass of wine and takes a small sip. She admires the flavor and then goes back to the interview.
Katie Moss: “Battle of Britain is getting close. Don’t you think you should make the trip to Britain so you can prepare for your match? You don’t want to get jet lag before your match, do you?”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “When you’re as good as Big Brain Wesley Crane, you don’t need to worry about things like jet lag.”
Katie Moss: “And can you explain this new obsession with “Big Brain” Wesley Crane?”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “I thought I made it clear already. My good friend Marty Donovan gave me this name. Next!”
Wesley grabs his glass of wine and pounds the rest. He immediately goes back to pouring another glass.
Katie Moss: “Do you have-”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “This is your last question until after dinner. Make it a good one.”
Katie looks a little annoyed that Wesley just cut her off, mid sentence.
Katie Moss: “Okay… Who are you most concerned about in the Battle of Britain match?”
Wesley lets out a cocky laugh.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Me? Concerned? You’ve gotta be fucking with me, right?”
Katie looks a little bothered.
Katie Moss: “Wesley, your mouth. We’re in a restaurant for crying out loud.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “How long have you known me? It’s been a few months now. Have I ever shown any concern about anyone in the W:UK?”
Katie Moss: “Well no, I haven-”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Exactly. Wesley Crane fears no man, or woman. I have a goal. That goal is to win the W:UK World Championship. That’s goal number one. I will not rest until I get there.”
Katie is now looking really annoyed.
Katie Moss: “I’d really appreciate it if you wouldn’t cut me off when I’m talki-”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “In fact, if you want a real interview with me, here it goes. I’m going to win the W:UK World Championship regardless of who it’s against. It can be Havok. It can be Fowler. It can be David Arquette for all I care. The fact is, I’m winning the Battle of Britain match and then I’m going to watch the main event and watch my next opponent win their match. After I’m the W:UK World Champion, I’m going to enjoy it for a little while and then, wait for it, here it is… I’m going to kick the shit out of Hunter or Long and take that Commonwealth Championship. Hell, after that, I might find myself a tag team partner and go win the tag team championships as well.”
Katie Moss: “Someones got high hopes.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “I can’t wait to make these other idiots from the XHF Network look foolish. I’m going to be giving “In The Face” shots to everyone who stands in my way of winning that match. I’m the odds on favorite…”
Katie Moss: “Because you have the last spot in the match.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “No, I’m the odds on favorite because I’m that fucking good!”
Katie Moss: “Please watch your mouth, you’re drawing attention to us.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Fuck’em if they can’t handle a dose of truth with their seafood.”
Wesley pounds the glass of wine that he just poured. Katie stands up.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Where are you going? We haven’t even ordered our meals yet.”
Katie Moss: “I think this interview is over… and the dinner.”
Wesley can tell this is going bad really fast. BAM, his walls go up and he carries on being a self absorbed dick.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Well shit, look at this… Katie Moss wants what she wants… gets what she wants… and then takes off. Typical Katie Moss shit.”
Katie Moss: “I’m out of here. See ya in Britain.”
Katie grabs her glass of wine and pounds it. Wesley looks impressed. Katie slams the wine glass down on the table and starts walking away.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “I hate to see you go-”
Katie yells as she’s walking away, not caring that she’s now making a scene as well.
Katie Moss: “But you love to watch me leave!”
Katie tosses up a middle finger and heads for the door. Kaylee meets her there. Katie is in no mood to talk.
Kaylee Draven: “It was nice meeting you.”
Katie Moss: “Your friend’s a real jerk.”
Kaylee Draven: “Sorry about that.”
Katie storms out of the restaurant.
Kaylee Draven: “It was nice meeting you!”
Katie is gone. Kaylee turns and starts walking toward Wesley’s table.
Kaylee Draven: “What’d you do?”
“The High Roller” Wesley Draven: “Excuse me for a moment. I’ll be right back.”
Wesley stands up and walks to the bar. There stands a beautiful blonde. Wesley whispers something in her ear. She smiles from ear to ear and grabs his arm. Wesley walks her back to the table where he was sitting.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Kaylee, I’m gonna need a new wine glass for Jessica.”
Blonde: “My name is Jenna.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Yeah, like I said, Jenna’s gonna need a new wine glass please.”
Kaylee shakes her head.
Kaylee Draven: “Alright, whatever you need, friend.”
Kaylee walks off while Wesley helps the blonde take a seat at the table.
