Post by "The High Roller" Wesley Crane on Nov 4, 2022 11:48:20 GMT -5
“Boss, Boss, have you seen-”
Henderson storms into Wesley’s luxurious suite at the Turning Stone casino in Syracuse, NY. Wesley and a beautiful blonde are in bed together. The woman was on top of Wesley when Henderson came running in. She let out a scream and quickly pulled the sheet around her, not letting Henderson see her naked. She quickly gets off of Wesley and lays there on the bed next to him.
“The High Roller: Wesley Crane: “What the fuck, Henderson?”
Henderson looks like he’s seen a ghost. One things for certain, Henderson is used to seeing a lot of half naked girls making Wesley’s acquaintance, but he’s definitely not used to seeing naked women.
Henderson: “I apologize, sir… but you need to see this…”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Don’t you see I’m kind of in the middle of something?”
Henderson: “But this is an emergency.”
Wesley is less than impressed. He sits up.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Unless you want to see my dick, I’d turn around.”
Henderson turns around. Wesley grabs his designer comfy pants and puts them on. He then walks through the living room area of the suite and stops at his fully stocked bar. He pours a drink and looks at Henderson.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “This had better be important, Henderson. I don’t like being interrupted when I’m speaking and I sure as hell don’t like being interrupted when I’m fucking. So like I said, this had better be important.”
Henderson: “Here, you need to watch this.”
Henderson taps the screen of his iPad a few times and then hands the tablet to Wesley. It’s the video of Marty Donovan at a hotel convenience store.
Marty: Wesley, let me be the first person to congratulate you on the big win. I wish we could have celebrated, but there were too many work emails. You will never guess who’s in Thor 7.
Wesley gets a smile on his face.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Eh, typical Marty.”
Henderson speaks up.
Henderson: “Uh, sir, you’re going to want to keep watching.”
Marty: What you did last night was impressive, somewhat. You didn’t enter all the way back at #3 and still reach the podium.You didn’t defeat multiple wrestlers after being hit by a car. Really, compared to winning the world title a week after being stabbed, your Battle Of Britain thing was minuscule. Still, there is a lot of pressure in the 20th spot and you actually didn’t screw it up.
The smile on Wesley’s face disappears. He doesn’t look mad, but he’s definitely not smiling any longer. Wesley keeps watching on.
Marty: There are things more important than winning. Last night was the first time you ever hit a proper “Dis-Knee''. Don’t get me wrong, “In The Face” is a good little move. You only needed five of them to knock down Primal. I knew you could do better though. All it took was a time in the ring with Marty to learn a real finisher. You’re a good student.
Wesley taps the screen to pause it.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “First things first, “In The Face” is, and always will be a more devastating finisher than the “Dis-Knee”... that’s a mother fucking fact. Secondly, it may have taken five knees to the face to knock down primal, but at least I was able to knock him out, unlike my “ol’ pal” Marty. Third, if anyone is the student in this partnership, it’s Marty. He wouldn’t even be the Hardkore World Champion if I didn’t knock Syberus right the fuck out. Marty Donovan is where he is today because I wanted him there.”
Wesley taps the screen again, letting the video play more.
Marty: When Spike broke free, I stood my ground. I easily could have dodged your knee, but Marty Donovan is a generous leader. Throwing that match did wonders for your noted low self-esteem"
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Low self-esteem, get the fuck outta here.”
Marty: I’m not worried about these backwater Glucks, nor am I worried about you, Wes. You will do the right thing and announce your intention to go for the tag titles. Who knows, maybe teaming with me will make Katie forget you’re not in her league.
With that last comment, Henderson gives an “ewwww” face, knowing that shot might have stung a little. Wesley looks annoyed but not furious.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “What's the problem, Henderson?”
Henderson: “You heard what he said… this is terrible. I don’t know what we’re going to do.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “It’s okay Henderson. Relax. There’s an explanation for all of this.”
Henderson: “There is?”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Yes, there is. Marty is obviously concussed.”
Henderson: “Concussed?”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Yes, concussed. Did you see the “In The Face” shot he took from me? He’s lucky he wasn’t decapitated. It’s no wonder he’s talking all this gibberish. He really should be seen by a doctor.”
Henderson: “Sir, he was checked out by medical after the match. He was cleared.”
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Okay, then he’s battling exhaustion. It’s obvious that he’s not used to such a high volume workload. In fact, here, take your iPad. I want you to record a video message from Wesley Crane to Marty Donovan.”
Henderson does as he’s told and starts recording Wesley.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Hey, Marty… it’s your good friend, Wesley. Ya know, the guy who almost killed you in the Battle of Britain match. Ya know, the same guy who helped you win the World Championship that’s currently around your waist… Yeah, that Wesley.”
Wesley gets a cocky grin on his face.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “I want you to know that I forgive you. I want you to know that I understand workload exhaustion. I mean, I’ve never experienced it myself, but I hear it’s a real bitch to deal with.”
Wesley picks up his drink and takes another sip.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “I know you were hoping I’d go for the Tag Team Championships, and ya know what, it’s a great idea. One day, AFTER I’ve won the Wrestle:UK World Championship, maybe I will go for the tag team titles… play your cards right and maybe I’ll bring you along for the ride… but for now, Wesley Crane is too focused on defeating Fowler or Donzig and becoming the greatest World Champion in history.”
Wesley looks back at the bed. The girl looks like she’s about to fall asleep.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Hey babe, you’d better think about waking the fuck up before I kick you the fuck out.”
Wesley looks back at the iPad.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Look, I get it, you’re pissy right now. If I lost to Spike I’d be pissy too… but that’s not what happened, if your concussed brain can remember. People like Wesley Crane do not lose. Period.”
Wesley finishes his drink.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “You’re clearly suffering from something called “Workload Exhaustion Outbursts”... it’s a real thing, you can look it up and read the stories of other patheti-, uh, stories of other people who have battled through this horrible sickness. You, too, will make it through, Marty. Thoughts and prayers, my dude, thoughts and prayers.”
Wesley shows off his cocky grin once again.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Now, I’ll be the bigger man and blame your outbursts on the head injury I gave you with the most devastating finisher in the world. I mean, that knee I delivered to you would have been enough to knock out Andre The Giant. There’s no shame in being defeated by it… but Marty, let’s make something crystal clear… you’d better not make a habit out of this… we’re about to own two companies. Keep your fucking eyes on the prize, man… because if you don’t, I promise you this, the head shot you took at the Battle of Britain will feel like a cool breeze in the middle of spring compared to what you’ll end up with. Rest up and feel better. We’ll talk soon.”
With that said, Henderson taps the iPad and stops recording.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Get the fuck out. Now!”
Henderson: “Yes sir.”
Henderson walks to the door. As he’s about to leave, Wesley calls out to him.
“The High Roller” Wesley Crane: “Good job, Henderson.”
Henderson: “Thank you, sir.”
End scene.
