More of the same.....comin to Milwaukee (989 words)
Feb 1, 2022 17:38:04 GMT -5
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Post by Holden Ross on Feb 1, 2022 17:38:04 GMT -5
Holden has just woke up. It’s ten after nine the day after Revolution Five. His head throbs, dully, with the beginning of a hangover. He sparks a half of a blunt and takes a long, deep pull from it. He rubs his left eye with the heel of his left hand and stretches, causing his joints to pop loudly.
He pushes himself off the bed and walks to the window. He cracks it to blow smoke out and watches a pigeon pick at the bub of a discarded hamburger. He continues puffing on the blunt while watching the pigeon. His eyes tick to the right, up the street, watching as a box truck cruises down the street. The pigeon doesn’t move. The truck gets closer yet the pigeon is focused on the bun. Several feet from the bird the driver must have taken notice of it as well and gives it gas. Just as the bird takes flight it is crushed under the wheels of the two ton box truck. Feathers fly, the truck keeps driving, and the world keeps turning.
“The Office” theme begins playing from his phone which draws him away from the window. He looks at the caller I.D. and grins at the name; “Courtney.” He takes another deep pull from the blunt before answering.
”What’s up, lady?” he says with a grin.
”Congrats! You looked great last night, like a badass!” she exclaims excitedly. ”And when you jumped that guy, Jesus, I was screaming at the tv in the bar! Are you three a stable, now? Are you changing your name? ‘GRINDHOUSE’ has a nice ring to it….just sayin.”
He stands in the middle of his hotel room grinning and nodding while holding his phone to his ear. ”Not sure yet. We are still ironing out the wrinkles. he says before hitting the blunt.
”Oh! I almost forgot to tell you, I spoke to that friend of yours, Grimmy? Anyway, he put me in touch with a friend of your Dad’s in Vegas. The guy runs a wrestling school and is in the states, so I don’t have to worry about border issues and Covid.”
”Oh, yeah?” he has no clue who she’s talking about.
”His name is Tommy Purr and he runs the ‘Tommyknocker Academy.’ I start training in two weeks! Holden, you have no idea how excited I am!” she gushes.
Holden smiles, hearing her happiness makes him happy. Then it hits him; he’s crushing on her like a high school kid.
”I’m excited for you, too. Frank told me about Tommy, he’s gonna teach you a lot. But, uhm, I gotta go. My flight leaves in a few hours….”
”Alright. Be safe and call me later?” there’s hope in her voice.
”I will.”
”Welcome back….this is Steve Jamison and you are listening to ‘WrestleTalk' on AM twelve-thirty-five here in Milwaukee. We have Holden Ross on the line and he is coming to town with Action Wrestling next Monday for ‘Monday night Clash.’ Holden, how ya doin, bud?”
”I’m doin well, Steve. I’m waiting to board a plane but it doesn’t leave for another forty minutes or so. Last night, me and my partner, Joey Scala, put a beatdown on CJ Phoenix at Revolution Five. Next week, in Milwaukee, Joey is facing off against CJ one-on-one.”
”And you face Kyrie King earlier on the card. He’s a tough competitor and could cause some issues for you. Are you going into this match like you have all the others in Action Wrestling?” Steve asks.
”And how is that, Steve?” there’s an edge to Holden’s tone.
”Like a bull in a china shop! Steve bursts out in laughter.
”They called me the ‘Human Wrecking Ball' in Pure Class Wrestling and I am just living up to that name. I mean, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Ya know? I think I have shown how dangerous I am since I got here. This afterthought isn’t even a speed bump on my path here in Action Wrestling. He is more like a ‘Yield’ sign; it’s there, ya see it, but you pretty much ignore it.”
Steve is laughing but continues with the interview. ”Remind me not to ride in a car with you! Now, getting back to business, my listeners would be pissed if I didn’t ask; what is the name of your group? The one you formed with Joey Scala and Gerard Angelo?”
Holden scoffs. ”To be honest, we haven’t decided on a name. That’s not important. We showed the World that we are here, we are working together, and we will f*bleep*k up anyone who gets in our way. Gerry ain’t done with CJ, not by a damn sight. And GRINDHOUSE, we are the number one contenders to the Tag Titles. It’s just a matter of time before all three of us are holding gold.”
”Kyrie King is a formidable oppon-“ Holden cuts him off.
”Puh-lease! He couldn’t get past Tatiana and I pitched her ass into the third row before pinning her. He stands no chance against me.”
”She is the current Television Champion, maybe she shouldn’t be dismissed so easily…”
”And she’s doin a fine job defending it. However, if I wanted that belt I would take it. I got bigger fish to fry right now, Steve. I got this chump this week but I’m looking ahead to Vanguard. They have what I want. GRINDHOUSE will relieve them of those belts. It’s time this company has Champions who defend the belts regularly, who represent the best of the best that this company has to offer. And Gerry, he will be putting CJ down like ‘Old Yeller’ and will be the next United States Champion.”
”Well, Holden, we appreciate you calling in and can’t wait to catch you in action next Monday when Action Wrestling invades the Fiserv Forum with ‘CruiserClash’ and ‘Monday Night Clash!’ And now some words from our sponsors!”
He pushes himself off the bed and walks to the window. He cracks it to blow smoke out and watches a pigeon pick at the bub of a discarded hamburger. He continues puffing on the blunt while watching the pigeon. His eyes tick to the right, up the street, watching as a box truck cruises down the street. The pigeon doesn’t move. The truck gets closer yet the pigeon is focused on the bun. Several feet from the bird the driver must have taken notice of it as well and gives it gas. Just as the bird takes flight it is crushed under the wheels of the two ton box truck. Feathers fly, the truck keeps driving, and the world keeps turning.
“The Office” theme begins playing from his phone which draws him away from the window. He looks at the caller I.D. and grins at the name; “Courtney.” He takes another deep pull from the blunt before answering.
”What’s up, lady?” he says with a grin.
”Congrats! You looked great last night, like a badass!” she exclaims excitedly. ”And when you jumped that guy, Jesus, I was screaming at the tv in the bar! Are you three a stable, now? Are you changing your name? ‘GRINDHOUSE’ has a nice ring to it….just sayin.”
He stands in the middle of his hotel room grinning and nodding while holding his phone to his ear. ”Not sure yet. We are still ironing out the wrinkles. he says before hitting the blunt.
”Oh! I almost forgot to tell you, I spoke to that friend of yours, Grimmy? Anyway, he put me in touch with a friend of your Dad’s in Vegas. The guy runs a wrestling school and is in the states, so I don’t have to worry about border issues and Covid.”
”Oh, yeah?” he has no clue who she’s talking about.
”His name is Tommy Purr and he runs the ‘Tommyknocker Academy.’ I start training in two weeks! Holden, you have no idea how excited I am!” she gushes.
Holden smiles, hearing her happiness makes him happy. Then it hits him; he’s crushing on her like a high school kid.
”I’m excited for you, too. Frank told me about Tommy, he’s gonna teach you a lot. But, uhm, I gotta go. My flight leaves in a few hours….”
”Alright. Be safe and call me later?” there’s hope in her voice.
”I will.”
”Welcome back….this is Steve Jamison and you are listening to ‘WrestleTalk' on AM twelve-thirty-five here in Milwaukee. We have Holden Ross on the line and he is coming to town with Action Wrestling next Monday for ‘Monday night Clash.’ Holden, how ya doin, bud?”
”I’m doin well, Steve. I’m waiting to board a plane but it doesn’t leave for another forty minutes or so. Last night, me and my partner, Joey Scala, put a beatdown on CJ Phoenix at Revolution Five. Next week, in Milwaukee, Joey is facing off against CJ one-on-one.”
”And you face Kyrie King earlier on the card. He’s a tough competitor and could cause some issues for you. Are you going into this match like you have all the others in Action Wrestling?” Steve asks.
”And how is that, Steve?” there’s an edge to Holden’s tone.
”Like a bull in a china shop! Steve bursts out in laughter.
”They called me the ‘Human Wrecking Ball' in Pure Class Wrestling and I am just living up to that name. I mean, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Ya know? I think I have shown how dangerous I am since I got here. This afterthought isn’t even a speed bump on my path here in Action Wrestling. He is more like a ‘Yield’ sign; it’s there, ya see it, but you pretty much ignore it.”
Steve is laughing but continues with the interview. ”Remind me not to ride in a car with you! Now, getting back to business, my listeners would be pissed if I didn’t ask; what is the name of your group? The one you formed with Joey Scala and Gerard Angelo?”
Holden scoffs. ”To be honest, we haven’t decided on a name. That’s not important. We showed the World that we are here, we are working together, and we will f*bleep*k up anyone who gets in our way. Gerry ain’t done with CJ, not by a damn sight. And GRINDHOUSE, we are the number one contenders to the Tag Titles. It’s just a matter of time before all three of us are holding gold.”
”Kyrie King is a formidable oppon-“ Holden cuts him off.
”Puh-lease! He couldn’t get past Tatiana and I pitched her ass into the third row before pinning her. He stands no chance against me.”
”She is the current Television Champion, maybe she shouldn’t be dismissed so easily…”
”And she’s doin a fine job defending it. However, if I wanted that belt I would take it. I got bigger fish to fry right now, Steve. I got this chump this week but I’m looking ahead to Vanguard. They have what I want. GRINDHOUSE will relieve them of those belts. It’s time this company has Champions who defend the belts regularly, who represent the best of the best that this company has to offer. And Gerry, he will be putting CJ down like ‘Old Yeller’ and will be the next United States Champion.”
”Well, Holden, we appreciate you calling in and can’t wait to catch you in action next Monday when Action Wrestling invades the Fiserv Forum with ‘CruiserClash’ and ‘Monday Night Clash!’ And now some words from our sponsors!”
