Post by Hungry Jack on Feb 15, 2018 17:30:12 GMT -5
Overshadowed…
When you're a monster of a man like me, it's not something you're used to. Everywhere I go people are drawn to me because of my size. If it isn't my presence, it's my charismatic personality. I'm not the kind of guy who hides in the background. The point I'm trying to make is…
Hungry Jack is usually the center of attention.
With that being said, you can see how the first two weeks of Combat haven't sat well with me. This was supposed to be my big return to the wrestling business. I was going to show everyone my competitive fire goes well beyond chicken wings and hot dogs. This was supposed to be the era of Hungry Jack!
Instead…
I'm stuck in the middle of a fight between Spike Kane and Killian Kold.
I haven't had one week where I could show everyone exactly what I'm capable of. In my debut I got to watch Killian Kold almost kill a man with little more than a scolding from Spike Kane. It was pathetic and weak. Far from what I expected from a legend in the business.
Last week I was going to show Spike Kane exactly why he hired me. I waited, anticipating getting my hands on you. But before I could, Killian Kold stole my spotlight. No one talked about how Hungry Jack was robbed of a chance to make his mark.
The only talked of how Kold left the owner of Combat Wrestling bleeding like a stuck pig.
There were no repercussions. Killian Kold has been allowed to do whatever the hell he wants. He's gone unchecked and he's out of control. If Spike Kane is too afraid to do something, that only leaves one man.
The Prince of Plus Size, Hungry Jack!
When you're a monster of a man like me, it's not something you're used to. Everywhere I go people are drawn to me because of my size. If it isn't my presence, it's my charismatic personality. I'm not the kind of guy who hides in the background. The point I'm trying to make is…
Hungry Jack is usually the center of attention.
With that being said, you can see how the first two weeks of Combat haven't sat well with me. This was supposed to be my big return to the wrestling business. I was going to show everyone my competitive fire goes well beyond chicken wings and hot dogs. This was supposed to be the era of Hungry Jack!
Instead…
I'm stuck in the middle of a fight between Spike Kane and Killian Kold.
I haven't had one week where I could show everyone exactly what I'm capable of. In my debut I got to watch Killian Kold almost kill a man with little more than a scolding from Spike Kane. It was pathetic and weak. Far from what I expected from a legend in the business.
Last week I was going to show Spike Kane exactly why he hired me. I waited, anticipating getting my hands on you. But before I could, Killian Kold stole my spotlight. No one talked about how Hungry Jack was robbed of a chance to make his mark.
The only talked of how Kold left the owner of Combat Wrestling bleeding like a stuck pig.
There were no repercussions. Killian Kold has been allowed to do whatever the hell he wants. He's gone unchecked and he's out of control. If Spike Kane is too afraid to do something, that only leaves one man.
The Prince of Plus Size, Hungry Jack!
This might come as a surprise, but the competitive eating world isn’t a lucrative business. The best in the world can earn some decent money, but nobody is getting rich. Jack has never done it to become a huge star, usually more than happy to do it for pride. Winning brought a huge smile to his face. Even in the past when he had some success in wrestling, it was never about being a big star.
It isn’t like he hadn’t been on TV plenty in the past, but this was different. He got to be on television for something he truly loved, eating. It made him feel like a star, and it was a taste that he’s finding hard to get out of his mouth. That’s what’s making this current run in the wrestling business that much more difficult.
Teddy Garrett: You doing alright Jack? My pressuring you into doing a little bit of working out isn’t that bad is it?
Inside a moderately priced hotel room Hungry Jack is sprawled out on his bed. It’s the one closest to the door in the room he shared with his best friend. An arrangement they use just in case someone tries to break in. They have to go through Jack to get to Teddy.
Hungry Jack: It isn’t that. Combat wrestling is becoming a hit, and it’s doing so without the star power of Hungry Jack.
Teddy Garrett: Since when have you cared about being a star? I thought this was all about money, retirement? Doing something competitive eating can’t do for you.
Hungry Jack: I guess I’ve just been bitten by the bug. People recognized me from the show. Now, I’m not sure anyone knows or cares who I am.
Self doubt. It’s something that Teddy is used to when it comes to Jack. It’s one of those things that come with the lack of confidence a younger Jack dealt with growing up. Being the target of bullying can have a lingering effect on even the strongest of people.
Teddy Garrett: It’s early Jack. I think you’re right on track.
He takes a seat on the corner of Jack’s bed.
Teddy Garrett: This tournament can go a long way in getting you some recognition.
Hungry Jack: I didn’t even get to wrestle last week.
Teddy Garrett: Yet, despite that, you still took a really long shower. Not sure why considering you didn’t even break a sweat.
Jack looks over at his friend with a look that says “really”?
Hungry Jack: Just walking to the ring gets the juices flowing. That’s not even mentioning the heat of the lights…
This brings images to the mind of Teddy that he’d rather not see.
Teddy Garrett: All the more reason to spend more time in the gym.
Hungry Jack: I’m trying to sweat less Teddy, not more. I just want people to see that I’m more than a fat guy. Fat isn’t a skill. I mean it gives me advantages....
Teddy Garrett: Plenty of disadvantages as well…
Hungry Jack: Yeah…
Teddy Garrett: It’s all going to turn around tomorrow. You are facing Killian Kold, so you have that extra motivation. It should give you that extra fight.
Hungry Jack: He’s becoming the star of the show. I can’t check any of the websites without hearing about him. It pisses me off! Why isn’t that me?
Teddy Garrett: Simple, you have morals, standards, lines you don’t cross. He’s a big deal right now because of his antics. Where will he be when people grow tired of them? What else does he have?
Jack breathes a heavy sigh. He knows that a guy like Killian Kold isn’t anything special. He’s been in the ring with people who are that kind of crazy before.
Hungry Jack: If I have anything to say about it, he won’t have a claim to being champion. That’s something I want for myself.
Teddy Garrett: Then go out and get it. I’ll support you in whatever way I can.
Teddy holds out his fists and Jack gives him a bump. Teddy shakes his hand in pain, the usual reaction to when Jack’s big mitt smashes his.
Killian Kold…
Last week I was prepared to give Spike Kane everything I had. Beating him could have been the highlight of my career, and you stole it from me. I'm not asking for you to apologize. I'm not asking for remorse. To do so would be foolish, and I'm no fool.
You've been playing by your own set a rules. You've been taking steps to replace Spike Kane. I'll give you credit, you know what you want and you're going for it. Up until now you've had all the freedom in the world. That ends this week at Friday Night Fury.
Everyone knows you want to be Spike Kane. Do you know what I want? I want to be the first ever heavyweight champion in Combat Wrestling.
There are some who will laugh and say that a man like me who spends more time on the toilet than in a gym has no business making such claims. If you've just tuned into my career you might think I've gone crazy. If you think I'm not prepared, not willing to give it my all…
Then you don't know Jack!
I'm not going to continue to be pushed aside. It's time to take matters into my own hands. If I want to be taken seriously there's one easy way to do it…
I need to take out the unstoppable force. I need to put an end to the Kold front that's been rolling through Combat Wrestling.
Killian, I want you to know that this is personal for me. I need you to know how pissed off I am. Just the thought of you gets my blood boiling. This is very important because I need you to understand why I'm going to do what I'm going to do.
You're going to be the example. You're going to be the one people look at when they question the damage I can do. If you're in such a hurry to become Spike Kane, I'll give you the treatment I had planned for him.
Look at me Kold!
I'm not afraid of you. I'm not Max Ramsey. I'm not a toy to be played with. You're going to have to dig deep into your bag of tricks to beat me. Go ahead and bring your barbed wire covered piece of wood. I'll make sure you choke on it.
I'll go through you. If Spike Kane gets involved, I'll go through him as well. There's nobody going to stop me from being the champion!
At Friday Night Fury, I'm stepping out from the shadows. When the bell rings, dinner will be served.
The only question…
Who's Hungry?
Last week I was prepared to give Spike Kane everything I had. Beating him could have been the highlight of my career, and you stole it from me. I'm not asking for you to apologize. I'm not asking for remorse. To do so would be foolish, and I'm no fool.
You've been playing by your own set a rules. You've been taking steps to replace Spike Kane. I'll give you credit, you know what you want and you're going for it. Up until now you've had all the freedom in the world. That ends this week at Friday Night Fury.
Everyone knows you want to be Spike Kane. Do you know what I want? I want to be the first ever heavyweight champion in Combat Wrestling.
There are some who will laugh and say that a man like me who spends more time on the toilet than in a gym has no business making such claims. If you've just tuned into my career you might think I've gone crazy. If you think I'm not prepared, not willing to give it my all…
Then you don't know Jack!
I'm not going to continue to be pushed aside. It's time to take matters into my own hands. If I want to be taken seriously there's one easy way to do it…
I need to take out the unstoppable force. I need to put an end to the Kold front that's been rolling through Combat Wrestling.
Killian, I want you to know that this is personal for me. I need you to know how pissed off I am. Just the thought of you gets my blood boiling. This is very important because I need you to understand why I'm going to do what I'm going to do.
You're going to be the example. You're going to be the one people look at when they question the damage I can do. If you're in such a hurry to become Spike Kane, I'll give you the treatment I had planned for him.
Look at me Kold!
I'm not afraid of you. I'm not Max Ramsey. I'm not a toy to be played with. You're going to have to dig deep into your bag of tricks to beat me. Go ahead and bring your barbed wire covered piece of wood. I'll make sure you choke on it.
I'll go through you. If Spike Kane gets involved, I'll go through him as well. There's nobody going to stop me from being the champion!
At Friday Night Fury, I'm stepping out from the shadows. When the bell rings, dinner will be served.
The only question…
Who's Hungry?