Post by DRAUGR on Mar 29, 2024 10:04:46 GMT -5
“I came here to follow in your footsteps, dad.”
She kneels down in front of her father's grave.
“But all I seem to be is a filler.”
Her eyes widen, as if the universe suddenly makes sense.
“Okay, dad. Real funny. You were a filler in Action Wrestling, too. So that's what I'm really here for. Get paid to hang out in catering until they need a bump dummy. And this time, a battle royal. The winner gets a shot at… something. You were Cruiserweight Champion, and that's something I would love to be chasing right now. Sara's friend Addy is the champ… and… I've got to be honest, dad.”
She sighs.
“She scares me. She's so… fearless. I could be like her one day. Teaming with your dad… has been helping to get me out of my shell. I just wish we could work together more often. All we want is to do tag team stuff and… there just aren't any tag teams. Well, there's the New Brotherhood… but… they seem to be busy all the time. We’ve all been busy.”
“Sara just merged all of her assets into a conglomerate called GUSTcorp. Ricky and Chris are with Kevin on an exhausting European tour. Jane represents Will now, and he's been at a different convention every weekend for months now. Life is busy but life is good. We're all doing the best we can, when we can.”
She places her hand on the tombstone.
“I miss you, dad.”
She kneels down in front of her father's grave.
“But all I seem to be is a filler.”
Her eyes widen, as if the universe suddenly makes sense.
“Okay, dad. Real funny. You were a filler in Action Wrestling, too. So that's what I'm really here for. Get paid to hang out in catering until they need a bump dummy. And this time, a battle royal. The winner gets a shot at… something. You were Cruiserweight Champion, and that's something I would love to be chasing right now. Sara's friend Addy is the champ… and… I've got to be honest, dad.”
She sighs.
“She scares me. She's so… fearless. I could be like her one day. Teaming with your dad… has been helping to get me out of my shell. I just wish we could work together more often. All we want is to do tag team stuff and… there just aren't any tag teams. Well, there's the New Brotherhood… but… they seem to be busy all the time. We’ve all been busy.”
“Sara just merged all of her assets into a conglomerate called GUSTcorp. Ricky and Chris are with Kevin on an exhausting European tour. Jane represents Will now, and he's been at a different convention every weekend for months now. Life is busy but life is good. We're all doing the best we can, when we can.”
She places her hand on the tombstone.
“I miss you, dad.”
Remember where you came from.
Your spirit never fades.
Become immortal.
Life lessons from Kreator, the creators… pun intended… of my papa’s entrance music. I come from a wrestling dynasty, filled with some of the toughest fighters to walk the earth. But when people look at me… all they see is a small, pale, frail nobody. The fans of Action Wrestling have not seen what I'm truly capable of. Honestly, neither have I. I was less than a year in when my dad died, and I kind of drifted from my passion for a while.
Too long…
Time passed, wounds healed, and I found my way back to the canvas on which I will create a masterpiece. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But one day, my light will shine for all to see. Whatever the future holds, I'll do all I can to be ready for it. On the near horizon is this Contendership Battle Royal. Nobody knows where it will lead, and that’s what excites me.
They say knowing is half the battle. So by NOT knowing, I go into this battle with a full plate and an empty belly. I want to absorb everything and fight my way to the top. To do that, I start at the bottom with this varied field of superstars. There's fellow newcomers like All Beef Patty and Muru, who are eager to find their footing here in Action Wrestling. We walk the same path, with different shoes. I'm ready to share this space with them and watch them flourish.
But not at the expense of my own happiness.
If push comes to shove, I will heave them over the top rope and punch my ticket to… somewhere. “Somewhere” is a place guys like TJ Alexander and Jaice Wilds have been trying to reach for a while now. I've watched them both claw through the muck to reach higher ground. As soon as they gain traction, a wave wipes them away again. It's a tragedy they haven't achieved their dreams, but never say never. Right?
Not right now though.
This is my time.
Former champions like Jessie Lee and Doc Holiday have had their time in the sun. They've ascended to great heights and created memorable moments along the way. I have nothing but the utmost respect for what they've done here in Action Wrestling. At the same time, I envy their positions in the company. They found the formula to break through the white noise and make an impact. That’s something I hope to do one day. Soon, perhaps. This battle royal could be the very thing that catapults my confidence. I could be the next Jessie Lee or Doc Holiday.
But I'd much rather be the first Lexi Sparkles.
That's who I am. Who I've always been. As a child, people said I lit up every room I walked into. Whether it was debate, cheerleading, soccer, or robotics… I always sparkled. That should be no different in the business I was unknowingly born into. Had I known my dad all my life, I have no doubt I would have followed in his footsteps sooner. I'm here now, and I'm ready to shine.
Oh!
Isara and Freddy Whoa Jr. are also in this match. I don't know much about them. I wish them nothing but the best though. Sorry for forgetting about you guys. It's nothing personal. I've got a lot on my mind, and some things just slip by. You get it. You've been off doing what you're doing, and now you're in a battle royal! How exciting! I hope you both find what you're looking for!
I know I have.
The fans of Action Wrestling have welcomed me with open arms. Maybe it's because of who my dad was. Maybe they just really like me. I'll take either way, honestly. It's good to feel wanted. It's good to feel like I belong. That's what I've always wanted, and now I get to live my dream for all to see. On Monday, I'm going to give it my all in this battle royal and hopefully move on to some kind of title match.
I just have to outlast All Beef Patty, Jessie Lee, Doc Holiday, TJ Alexander, Muru, Jaice Wilds, Isara, Freddy Whoa Jr., and MYSTERY ENTRANT. Oh, I totally missed that one. MYSTERY ENTRANT is a cool curveball in this mystery contendership match.
When I win this, it'll be known as the Sparkles Royale With Cheese.
... in France.
😄
I just have to outlast All Beef Patty, Jessie Lee, Doc Holiday, TJ Alexander, Muru, Jaice Wilds, Isara, Freddy Whoa Jr., and MYSTERY ENTRANT. Oh, I totally missed that one. MYSTERY ENTRANT is a cool curveball in this mystery contendership match.
When I win this, it'll be known as the Sparkles Royale With Cheese.
... in France.
😄