Post by Brandon Leno on Oct 30, 2022 12:05:54 GMT -5
The Beginning
Tokyo, 2010…
Cartoons are baby shit!
Brandon…language!
Jesus, I told you to not talk like that around your mother.
Brandon Leno sat on the beige carpeting of their home. It had been 6 months since they up and left Virginia Beach. He had friends there, a life, he was even about to ask out Vera Marie, the cutest girl in his class…and he was pretty sure she was digging him too. Virginia Beach was home. Now, hes completely across the world in foreign land to him. He didn’t have many friends in school so far, he was the American, an outsider who knew nothing about their culture and sure as hell couldn’t speak the language. He was frustrated, what kid wouldn’t be in his situation. Why did dad have to take that stupid job anyway.
I’m sorry dad, but cartoons are stupid anymore.
His father let out a long sigh. He loved his son, he really did, but there was not much in common between the two. His father loved sports, but Brandon didn’t. Brandon was more into the artsy things, music, painting. Things his dad didn’t understand. Dan Leno walked over to the closet and pulled out a DVD. Brandon watched him with a puzzled look on his face.
What’s that?
This is called professional wrestling, son. I think you might actually like this one.
What came on the screen was professional wrestling, Japanese professional wrestling. Dan wasn’t a fan of what the American style had come to these days. It was more about entertainment instead of the wrestling aspect. A match was about to start. Brandon was in awe of what he was witnessing. He became enamored with the sport, the first sport he actually enjoyed. During one match he pointed to the screen.
Who’s that?!
That son is the one and only, Tiger Mask.
Satoru Sayama, known as Tiger Mask. Leno couldn’t stop watching him. The quickness he moved with, the stiffness of the kicks, these guys were actually getting red chests from these kicks!
I really like that guy! He’s so cool!
He was one of the best in Japan at his time. He created what they call shooto style. It’s like MMA and pro wrestling put together.
Brandon looked at him, eyebrow raised as if he was thinking about a problem.
What’s MMA?
Mixed Martial Arts, you know what, we will watch that another time.
This was the bond that his father was looking for and who would have thought that it would be over pro wrestling. As they sit in the living room, growing closer through their developing love for wrestling. Nobody knew, this would be the beginning of a wild, wild ride.
Levitation…
Austin, TX…Present day
Dawning upon the town of Austin this weekend is one of THE biggest events in town. Levitation, the psych rock music festival that is held annually. In its early days it was an outdoor festival known for its trippy atmosphere and far out psych rock. They have since moved it to the business district and is now played in a host of clubs, however, it has not deterred many from experiencing it first hand. Brandon Leno, living in Austin, has attended every year.
Welcome…to LEVITATION!! The sickest music festival in the world bro! That’s because the biggest psych rock bands from the globe come to Austin to rock out and keep it weird! Oh, my bad kids, I forgot to introduce myself. I, one of the newest Action Wrestling signings, am Brandon Leno…but you can call me Mr. Psychedelic! Monday night, I make my debut at the Halloween edition of Clash, how cool is that man! Pretty wicked if you ask me bro! They must really wanna test my skills and see what I got because they put me in a three way dance, not the one that I usually prefer but…this one will still be pretty groovy!
He leans up against a wall of a building, one of the clubs most likely, in his brown leather hide jacket, tie-dyed shirt showing beneath it. A peace sign hanging around his neck. Acid wash jeans and a pair of Hey Dudes.
So, we got Josh Conway, The North Star. Now, I know he has only had like one or two matches here and they didn’t go his way. I don’t look into that kind of stuff often, man. People have off nights, you know. Nights where they just aren’t feeling it bro, it ain’t their night. That’s why I have been busting my ass all week in training camp, getting ready for this battle. Josh, I will not underestimate you bro, trust me I am looking forward to seeing your A game because it's only going to help me get better and raise mine man!
He looks at his watch and then sneaks a look around at the entrance of the club, the show was almost starting.
Niobe Martin, I have noticed you have had a rough go of it here out of the gates, but I look at you as if you were undefeated out of the gate. Here is why. People like Josh, Niobe, they are the most dangerous because they are looking to prove something, just like me bro! So, for all of you asking yourself who this tie dye wearing, pink haired hippie dude is and what he is about. I will guarantee you all, win or lose, you will always be entertained when I am in the ring! Tune in on Monday and watch this groovy fellow, until then, I got a show to catch!
He goes to walk in and stops himself, turning around to the camera.
I almost forgot! Tune in to the Swalloween costume contest that is being put on by the COOOOLLLLEEEESSSSTTT tag team in AW, The Swallowing! Good shit guys thanks for the invite! Later kids!
The scene fades as he goes into the club.
