Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2016 1:26:14 GMT
A Bear for a Lady
The camera is scanning through the fairground near the Pure Arena. It turns its attention to a nearby “Test your Strength” attraction, featuring a large red punch ball and a light-up score chart. In front of the score chart there are shelves of wrestling themed stuffed toys, the large number indicating that this game may be rather tricky to win!
STALL OWNER: Roll up! Roll up! Take a whack at the punchball!!! Spend some green, hit the green, and walk away with a prize. It’s a simple as that folks!!! Step right up and take your chance!! You can’t say triumph without saying try!
: I’ll take a shot…
The voice comes from off camera.
STALL OWNER: That’s what I like to hear!!!
The Stall Owner turns towards the voice, and his eyes widen as he sees the figure.
STALL OWNER: Are you…
: I’m just here for an evening out… nothing else. I just want to win a prize for a little lady…
STALL OWNER: Okay… two bucks...
The figure remains off camera but a leather-sleeved arm moves into shot, handing over the money. The Stall Owner gestures towards the punch ball as the hand winds back and punches it - hard. The light up scoreboard flies straight up to the top.
Scoreboard: A WINNER IS YOU!!!!!!!
STALL OWNER: Woah… I wouldn’t want to be in the r…
: Not tonight… please… just give me one of those bears in the luchadore mask…
STALL OWNER: Really?
: Yeah, I’ve got a pretty young blonde back home who’ll love it.
The Stall Owner reaches back for the bear and holds it out towards the hidden figure.
STALL OWNER: There you go buddy… I hope your girl likes it…
The hand extends again, but this time the camera reveals a little more: a GZW2K1 Ring of Honor Induction Ring. The camera pans back to show GZW2K1 Icon and current NJFC fighter Jon Kellar. He is wearing jeans and a simple black t-shirt, along with a smart leather jacket. He smiles as he takes the bear.
KELLAR: She will… I’ve no doubt.
Kellar turns and heads off into the amusement park, bear in hand.
**
Meanwhile… at the beer tent.
KELLAR: Have you got any real ale at all?
BARTENDER: Take a guess…
KELLAR: Okay fine, I’ll have a lager… preferably European but I won't hold my breath.
: Make that two…
Kellar looks over his shoulder to see the approach of a familiar face. He smiles.
KELLAR: Icon Williams
Two Ring of Honor ring-ed hands meet and shake. The other belongs to one Ring of Honor Icon Nathan Williams.
WILLIAMS: Icon Kellar.
KELLAR: Been a while, I can't remember when I last saw you.
WILLIAMS: 2014 at the pre-induction dinner.
KELLAR: Has it really been that long?
WILLIAMS: Think so…
Kellar sighed
WILLIAMS: I was sorry to hear about Dyna. She was a wonderful woman.
KELLAR: You’ll get no argument from me.
WILLIAMS: How’s Melissa?
KELLAR: Well, one day I’ll have to tell her that mummy isn't just taking a long time to come back from the supermarket.
Kellar smiles, Williams frowns.
KELLAR: I'm kidding Nate. She knows, though she was barely two when it happened and she's not even 4 yet. I don't know how much children that age “get” death.
WILLIAMS: I think that's probably a conversation for when she's older. Take it from me, enjoy these early years. They fly by.
KELLAR: How is Rachel? And Angel?
WILLIAMS: Rachel is fine. She'll actually be graduating high school soon. God that makes me feel old. As for Angel she's still adjusting to being a homebody. I do think she's starting to get the hang of it though.
Drinks are handed to the two men.
WILLIAMS: So I hear you're still wrestling. How's that going?
Kellar shrugs
KELLAR: Here and there, but don't expect to see me on the road full time again. I'm nearly 41 now. Plus the big money’s in MMA. Between prize money, endorsements, and public appearances, I've made close to £3m off 9 fights. Throw in the 3 fight deal with New Japan and I'm not going to starve any time soon.
Kellar takes a sip, and lets out a (very) audible “pweh~!” noise.
KELLAR: Poisoning on the other hand… what the hell is this?
WILLIAMS: Not quite sure. You asked for lager but I'm pretty sure I taste bark. They probably think you asked for a logger. Not quite sure what that has to do with alcohol but who knows?
As for fights I know what you mean. Since leaving GZW between my school and the handful of MMA fights I've done I've pulled in a nice bit of money. Especially with endorsements. If only I knew about this when I was in my teens starting out.
Kellar raises a glass
KELLAR: Youth is wasted on the young.
WILLIAMS: I’ll drink to that.
The two Icons’ glasses meet before they take a sip, both letting out audible PWEH~! noises shortly after. Kellar puts his glass down and looks around. He catches one fan in particular staring at the two of them, though she quickly moves her head.
KELLAR: We’re getting noticed… I guess GZW stars aren't the most welcome around here…
WILLIAMS: You’re probably right. From the looks of some of these people you’d think we were public enemy number one.
KELLAR: Let them stare. This is the first night out I've had in months and I'm going to enjoy it. Can't remember the last time I just *watched* a wrestling show as a fan.
Kellar goes to take another sip, then thinks better of it
KELLAR So… who you backing for the main event? Harris or Raike?
WILLIAMS: I think Harris. He's got the kind of killer instinct you look for in people. He keeps his nose to the grind he'll be World Champion for sure. Raike just doesn't do it for me. He's good in the ring but a bit too one dimensional for my liking. What about you? Pulling for Raike?
Kellar shrugs
KELLAR: I like Raike, he's got good a kick-based game but Harris has the hardcore background. I dunno, I think Harris probably has the edge but I'd like to see Raike pull it off.
WILLIAMS: Like I said, one dimensional. His whole offense is centered around his kicks and not much else. But let’s be honest. These matches are anything goes so Raike could win just as easy as Harris. I just can’t see it though no matter how I try. Harris just has too much upside to him.
He thought about taking another drink of the lager but chose to set it down instead. Maybe beer would be the best choice in a place like this.
KELLAR: Tell you what…
He reaches into his pocket and pulls out his wallet
KELLAR: I've got $100 here that says you're wrong… I reckon Raike will surprise us both.
WILLIAMS: I’ll see your $100. In the end, Calvin Harris takes two of the three matches. Hell I’ll even raise you a $100 and say he walks out number one contender. Sound good?
He pulls out his wallet and the money before extending his hand to his fellow Icon. With a smile, Kellar accepts the handshake.
KELLAR: You're on.
"RoH Icon" Nathan Williams "RoH Icon" Jon Kellar
The camera is scanning through the fairground near the Pure Arena. It turns its attention to a nearby “Test your Strength” attraction, featuring a large red punch ball and a light-up score chart. In front of the score chart there are shelves of wrestling themed stuffed toys, the large number indicating that this game may be rather tricky to win!
STALL OWNER: Roll up! Roll up! Take a whack at the punchball!!! Spend some green, hit the green, and walk away with a prize. It’s a simple as that folks!!! Step right up and take your chance!! You can’t say triumph without saying try!
: I’ll take a shot…The voice comes from off camera.
STALL OWNER: That’s what I like to hear!!!
The Stall Owner turns towards the voice, and his eyes widen as he sees the figure.
STALL OWNER: Are you…
: I’m just here for an evening out… nothing else. I just want to win a prize for a little lady…STALL OWNER: Okay… two bucks...
The figure remains off camera but a leather-sleeved arm moves into shot, handing over the money. The Stall Owner gestures towards the punch ball as the hand winds back and punches it - hard. The light up scoreboard flies straight up to the top.
Scoreboard: A WINNER IS YOU!!!!!!!
STALL OWNER: Woah… I wouldn’t want to be in the r…
: Not tonight… please… just give me one of those bears in the luchadore mask…STALL OWNER: Really?
: Yeah, I’ve got a pretty young blonde back home who’ll love it.The Stall Owner reaches back for the bear and holds it out towards the hidden figure.
STALL OWNER: There you go buddy… I hope your girl likes it…
The hand extends again, but this time the camera reveals a little more: a GZW2K1 Ring of Honor Induction Ring. The camera pans back to show GZW2K1 Icon and current NJFC fighter Jon Kellar. He is wearing jeans and a simple black t-shirt, along with a smart leather jacket. He smiles as he takes the bear.
KELLAR: She will… I’ve no doubt.
Kellar turns and heads off into the amusement park, bear in hand.
**
Meanwhile… at the beer tent.
KELLAR: Have you got any real ale at all?
BARTENDER: Take a guess…
KELLAR: Okay fine, I’ll have a lager… preferably European but I won't hold my breath.
: Make that two…Kellar looks over his shoulder to see the approach of a familiar face. He smiles.
KELLAR: Icon Williams
Two Ring of Honor ring-ed hands meet and shake. The other belongs to one Ring of Honor Icon Nathan Williams.
WILLIAMS: Icon Kellar.
KELLAR: Been a while, I can't remember when I last saw you.
WILLIAMS: 2014 at the pre-induction dinner.
KELLAR: Has it really been that long?
WILLIAMS: Think so…
Kellar sighed
WILLIAMS: I was sorry to hear about Dyna. She was a wonderful woman.
KELLAR: You’ll get no argument from me.
WILLIAMS: How’s Melissa?
KELLAR: Well, one day I’ll have to tell her that mummy isn't just taking a long time to come back from the supermarket.
Kellar smiles, Williams frowns.
KELLAR: I'm kidding Nate. She knows, though she was barely two when it happened and she's not even 4 yet. I don't know how much children that age “get” death.
WILLIAMS: I think that's probably a conversation for when she's older. Take it from me, enjoy these early years. They fly by.
KELLAR: How is Rachel? And Angel?
WILLIAMS: Rachel is fine. She'll actually be graduating high school soon. God that makes me feel old. As for Angel she's still adjusting to being a homebody. I do think she's starting to get the hang of it though.
Drinks are handed to the two men.
WILLIAMS: So I hear you're still wrestling. How's that going?
Kellar shrugs
KELLAR: Here and there, but don't expect to see me on the road full time again. I'm nearly 41 now. Plus the big money’s in MMA. Between prize money, endorsements, and public appearances, I've made close to £3m off 9 fights. Throw in the 3 fight deal with New Japan and I'm not going to starve any time soon.
Kellar takes a sip, and lets out a (very) audible “pweh~!” noise.
KELLAR: Poisoning on the other hand… what the hell is this?
WILLIAMS: Not quite sure. You asked for lager but I'm pretty sure I taste bark. They probably think you asked for a logger. Not quite sure what that has to do with alcohol but who knows?
As for fights I know what you mean. Since leaving GZW between my school and the handful of MMA fights I've done I've pulled in a nice bit of money. Especially with endorsements. If only I knew about this when I was in my teens starting out.
Kellar raises a glass
KELLAR: Youth is wasted on the young.
WILLIAMS: I’ll drink to that.
The two Icons’ glasses meet before they take a sip, both letting out audible PWEH~! noises shortly after. Kellar puts his glass down and looks around. He catches one fan in particular staring at the two of them, though she quickly moves her head.
KELLAR: We’re getting noticed… I guess GZW stars aren't the most welcome around here…
WILLIAMS: You’re probably right. From the looks of some of these people you’d think we were public enemy number one.
KELLAR: Let them stare. This is the first night out I've had in months and I'm going to enjoy it. Can't remember the last time I just *watched* a wrestling show as a fan.
Kellar goes to take another sip, then thinks better of it
KELLAR So… who you backing for the main event? Harris or Raike?
WILLIAMS: I think Harris. He's got the kind of killer instinct you look for in people. He keeps his nose to the grind he'll be World Champion for sure. Raike just doesn't do it for me. He's good in the ring but a bit too one dimensional for my liking. What about you? Pulling for Raike?
Kellar shrugs
KELLAR: I like Raike, he's got good a kick-based game but Harris has the hardcore background. I dunno, I think Harris probably has the edge but I'd like to see Raike pull it off.
WILLIAMS: Like I said, one dimensional. His whole offense is centered around his kicks and not much else. But let’s be honest. These matches are anything goes so Raike could win just as easy as Harris. I just can’t see it though no matter how I try. Harris just has too much upside to him.
He thought about taking another drink of the lager but chose to set it down instead. Maybe beer would be the best choice in a place like this.
KELLAR: Tell you what…
He reaches into his pocket and pulls out his wallet
KELLAR: I've got $100 here that says you're wrong… I reckon Raike will surprise us both.
WILLIAMS: I’ll see your $100. In the end, Calvin Harris takes two of the three matches. Hell I’ll even raise you a $100 and say he walks out number one contender. Sound good?
He pulls out his wallet and the money before extending his hand to his fellow Icon. With a smile, Kellar accepts the handshake.
KELLAR: You're on.
"RoH Icon" Nathan Williams "RoH Icon" Jon Kellar