La Isla Bonita: A Psychedelic Love Story: One Night in SD

So, 80’s night huh?

Yeah, 80’s pop is my guilty pleasure I guess. When I was a little girl I used to have a Duran Duran poster in my room. I loved John Taylor. So, how did you become this…Mr. Psychedelic that you seem to be?

He took a sip of his drink. The tequila drifted smoothly down his throat, giving a slight sensation of warmth.

When I was 9 years old I walked into a record store and the radio was playing Purple Haze. I immediately fell in love with Hendrix and slowly got into Jefferson Airplane and others from the 60’s. As I got older I started to become what some would call a hippie. I’m all about peace and love.

While listening she sipped her drink, he was definitely cute she thought.

My dad showed it to me as a kid. We didn’t have much in common and I was rebelling a bit because of the move we made to Japan. I was more into art and music while he was the typical sports guy. But when I saw Tiger Mask, watching him in the ring, I realized that this beautiful sport was an art form. Fell in love and been a fan ever since.

She let out a schoolgirl like giggle, innocent with a hint of flirtation. She still didn’t have a read on him, this was the first time they had seen each other since Pig Man Lives. She wanted to be cautious, but she was attracted to this pink haired hippie. Cuban drums can be heard as La Isla Bonita, Madonna’s romantic latin song begins to serenade those on the dance floor.

Oh my god, this is one of my favorite songs! Come on!

She leads him to the dancefloor, shaking her hips to the latin beat as if she was a master of latin dancing. She pulls him close, turning so that her back is against his chest. They move rhythmically to the song. Leno rests his chin gently on her shoulder. Without thinking, he places his lips on her neck and starts to kiss her. Her body stiffened as she is caught by surprise, but it felt so natural, so soothing that her body began to loosen up and she accepted the feeling of his breath on her neck. He spins her around and wraps his arms around her waist. Her eyes catch his and they stare at each other as if their eyes held secrets, determined to be unlocked…

Leno sits on the hood of his Camaro as it sits up on the hill of the HOLLYWOOD sign. The sun reflects off his aviator sunglasses.

CruiserHavoc was dope as fuck. I know I didn’t win but to be part of something like that is groovy as hell man. Eliminating Karlie Nash was poetically fitting seeing as she accused me of jumping her in the pecking order. Now it’s back to Clash for the season premiere baby. In the City of Angels, Brandon Leno takes on John Black and newcomer Nate Krelle in a wicked triple threat match. I have a lot of respect for John Black. He’s tough, never quits, puts it all on the line even if it means taking significant bodily harm. People may not like him and I’m not saying they have to but at the very least you have to respect his skills. It’s not wise to underestimate your opponents and that is something I had to learn the hard way on the indy circuit. This is AW, home of the best in sports entertainment, the “ill One” Jill Park, Gerard Angelo, douche that he may be, he’s still one of the elite of this roster. You have to bring your A game each and every night when you face that type of talent.

He takes a look down on the city. A smirk comes to his face as he sees the busy city run through its day. Leno gets up off the hood, leaning up against the driver side door.

That brings me to my next opponent, the new guy Nate Krelle. Now I have a lot of respect for this guys in ring talent. If he wasn’t good then AW would not have wasted their time bringing him in if he wasn’t up to snuff. So I know this guy can bring it and I will prepare for him just like I do everyone else I face in that ring, but bro, don’t come up in here and act like a douchebag, lord knows we already have a few in this place. Just because you come in here with some impressive wins in different promotions doesn’t mean you are going to come in here and walk through this place like it's a breezy sunny day bro. I came in here humble, with a chip on my shoulder yes, but I wasn’t fucking arrogant like the “Anti-Trend”. Do you need to announce it that much because you hate hipsters or something? When we get into that ring, you better be ready because that stupid mouth of yours may get you into some trouble quickly here, I mean, you can make some real enemies throwing that shade around like you did with James and Niobe last week. I give you props on the win but it's just one match bro. Both of you boys best be ready to go once that bell rings because Mr. Psychedelic is bringing that hazy, groovy style that promises to entertain the fans. I’ll see you two down there in the city…

After the club, they went back to her place. Penelope was her name. Things escalated quickly once arriving at the apartment. The two rang in the new year with a bang. Laying in bed, both of their bodies covered by the disheveled sheets wrinkled about the bed.

Happy New Year Mr. Psychedelic.

She gives him a kiss on the cheek.

Happy New Year Miss Penelope.

The next morning he was jolted out of slumber by the notification on his phone. Reaching for the phone, he noticed that she was nowhere to be found. Oh shit…is muttered by Leno and he quickly gets dressed and rushes out the door.

I got us some coffee…Penelope returned to an empty apartment. He had slipped out while she was gone, just like most of them since the breakup. She sets the coffee down on the kitchen island, removing hers as she stares out the window.

AW Clash will be live from Crypto.com Arena in less than 7 hours. Leno arrives at the arena, signing autographs and taking pictures with the fans. Coming to the forefront, a man with his phone, someone from a wrestling podcast back in Austin.

Brandon, can I get a few last words before your match tonight?

Leno smiles, he happily obliges.

Sure dude. Tonight, Mr. Psychedelic is going to do what he does best, entertain the crowd and do everything I can to win this match. Outside of CruiserHavoc, I haven’t lost in AW yet and I plan to keep that train a rollin like Casey Jones when he's speedin. Both guys are tough opponents and no doubt it will be the toughest test I have faced without the rumble. John Black is looking to get back on track and Nate Krelle, as ignorant as he may be, is looking to get on the map here in AW. However, neither one of them have faced Mr. Psychedelic yet and I have proven time and time again that this dude is more than some pink locks and groovy attitude bro!

He starts to walk toward the entrance of the arena, but instead he turns back around to the podcaster. A wide smile on his face.

The crowd cheers at this last statement as Leno waltzes into the arena…it's party time kids.