Lance Walker
Professional Wrestler
I'm here to cook up something special!
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Post by Lance Walker on Apr 28, 2019 1:39:25 GMT -5
{OOC DISCLAIMER - Apologies for posting late, and having such a short RP. I had more ideas for what I wanted to write, and was ready to execute them. Life got in the way of that in more ways than one. Hopefully, Lance's next RP will be a delicious as a rustic surf and turf platter!}
{OFF SCREEN}
The scene opens in a well lit, luxurious dining room. Within that room is an unnecessarily long table, and at the ends of the table are Lance, and his daughter Terra. Both of them are eating Terra’s favorite lunch, fish and chips. Whilst that may be, the look on her face would assume otherwise. Lance has a look of anticipation, however Terra’s looks more frustrated, and irritable.
Lance: What’s the matter, darling? Usually, you love the fish and chips I prepare for you. It isn’t like you to play with your food.
Terra: Have you seen my performances lately in EWC? You’re the person in my corner, dad. You know how abysmal I’ve been lately. Don’t tell me you’ve gone blind.
Lance: Well, yes, you’ve been pretty shite, lately. I know for sure you didn’t learn that from me.
Terra grunts and pushes her plate away from her.
Terra: You don’t have to be a dickhead about it. I don’t know what’s going on with me. I think my loss for the number one contendership has my motivation falling flat.
Lance: Well, my dear, I did ask if I could help, and you declined.
Terra: You want to be my tag partner. It’s bad enough that I have you as my manager. I really don’t need to be your shadow anymore than I feel like I am.
Lance shrugs as he puts his empty plate forward, dabbing his lips with a handkerchief afterwards.
Lance: Have it your way, love. I just wanted to fucking help.
Terra: You help enough, dad. You don’t need to be wrestling, even with your health getting better. You’ve dealt enough long term damage during the years. Anyhow… I think I’m going to step down from EWC for a while. Maybe stick with the independants until I feel ready to go back into a bigger scene.
Lance gives Terra a disappointed look.
Lance: You can’t give up now. You finally reached the big scene by your lonesome. You shouldn’t turn back now.
Terra: I’m not giving up. I’m just taking a break. I need to regroup, and find my footing. I’ll be back in the spotlight before you know it. Maybe in EWC. Maybe elsewhere. I’m not sure yet…
Lance: Well, I sure as hell know where I’ll be.
Terra looks perplexed, and instinctively grabs a fish with a fork and takes a bite. She takes the time to devour it before responding.
Terra: What’s that supposed to mean?
Lance: Don’t be daft, my darling, I talked with Action Wrestling’s upper brass. They’ve granted me a part time contract. I’m not sure of all the dates, but Havoc and Evolution II were certainly part of that deal.
Terra: What? As a manager for someone? A commentator?
Lance: No, you donut! I’m going to wrestle again for the first time in 10 years!
She stares at her father for a moment, and then at her food for much longer. It’s quite obvious how speechless she is, at this point.
Terra: You’re… going back in the ring. You’ve not done that since Allen lost the plot. Are you sure that’s a good idea? What if you get injured? You’re more slow and brittle than you were a decade ago.
Lance: I expected a better fucking response than that. Shit! Are you not excited?
Terra: I…
At this point, Terra’s plate is empty, which she didn’t expect, or realize. She takes her turn to put her plate forward and dab her lips with a handkerchief, a far away look accompanying her.
Terra: I’m anticipating it, yes, but… I’m a bit more concerned than excited, if I’m honest. What made you come to this decision so suddenly?
Lance: It was anything but sudden. As I had moved in with Vincent, I was able to cook more freely. I had grown so bloody tired of making shit vegan food for your brother. Finally, I was able to be creative, and do what I love the way I want to again. As I was doing that, however, I felt a bit empty. I felt nostalgic, especially whenever I neared that squared circle. As much as I love to cook, I can never deny that my best moments were in that fucking ring. Facing the best. Defeating the best. I want that feeling back. I fucking need it! So I went to Torture and Camila Gonzales. They were very kind, and gracious. The timing couldn’t have been any better as well! I get to debut in the second ever Havoc Rumble! I know I’m not the fresh cut of chicken I once was, but I haven’t molded over yet. I just need to adapt. Form a safer style, and strategize to still allow me to compete at a top level. The best part about that is that I’m going to throw off my opponents. This was the happiest I’ve felt since Gaia came back in my life.
Terra takes a moment before she goes over to the kitchen for a second plate of fish and chips. She sits back down, and readies her plate accordingly.
Terra: I just want you to be safe. I’m happy for you, though. Hopefully, one day, I’ll be as successful as you…
Lance: You’re already successful, Terra. You just have to continue to take the knife by its handle and chop life piece by fucking piece until you have the side to your signature dish. Life is never easy. Not even for the Walkers.
Terra: Now that’s something I can agree with.
Terra grabs a bottle of aged wine and two glasses, handing one to her father. She pours his glass, and then pours her own.
Terra: Good luck at Havoc, dad. I’m always rooting for you.
Lance gives out a light chuckle.
Lance: I never need luck. The Walkers are the best wrestling family in the world!
He raises his glass with pride.
Lance: To professional wrestling!
Terra looks at his glass for a moment before giving a smirk and tapping his glass with her’s.
Terra: To professional wrestling.
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{ON SCREEN}
The scene shifts in a soundproof interview booth. In that booth is Lance Walker, and Dani Applegate. Lance is in an expensive looking suit, and looks very excited, made obvious by his childlike grin.
Dani: Hello everyone. This is Dani Applegate with Squared Circle News, and I’m joined today by a legend in the independants. You most likely already know, but he goes by “The Master Chef” Lance Walker. Lance, welcome to the show.
Lance: My pleasure, Ms. Applegate.
Dani: This was a long time coming. You were high on my list when I founded Squared Circle News, so to have you here is very exciting! The timing also couldn’t be any better! I’ll allow you to do the honors.
Lance: Well, before anything, I thank you for holding me to such high honor. Being reminded of my status to this day is still very humbling. On that note, I would love to announce that I came to terms with Action Wrestling, and have been granted a part time contract, starting with Havoc! I will be at the Havoc Rumble, and am very excited to compete against all sorts of superstars, whether they’re fresh to the scene, or were wrestling back when I was on the scene. I saw the current listing, and none of the faces are familiar. As nerve wracking as that may be, it excites the bloody fuck out of me! I get to compete against people I’ve never faced before! I get to shine an ever brighter light on my career. I couldn’t be anymore excited!
Dani: Well, speaking of that talent, you do have to keep in mind that you have some steep competition. Many might worry that you may be too focused on your grand return than the task at hand. You have the opportunity to main event Evolution, and fight for the Action Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship. How high do you think your chances are of winning the whole thing?
Lance: First off, you make a great point. As great it may be that I am returning to the ring after a decade of retirement, I have to remember that every match is a fight, and this fight is huge. A massive battle royale, filled with a roster of hungry competitors! First off, I think I stand a fair chance. Many may think I’ll have a battle with ring rust, but I’ve been training other stars for years, and putting my fucking body on the line along the way. It isn’t the same, however, so as soon as I signed the dotted line, I got to work. Getting in the best fucking shape I can be, and stepping into that ring to ensure that I am as prepared as I possibly can be. With the shape that I’m in, and the preparations that I’ve taken, I think I have as good a shot as the best in Action Wrestling would. Everyone will come to understand why I became the legend that I am.
Dani: So who do you think your stiffest competition will be?
Lance: Fantastic question, however, it’s a loaded one. We’re talking about the entire Action Wrestling roster, and then some! I definitely worry about the unannounced competitors. With WCF supposedly going under, who knows who will appear in Havoc Rumble from there. As for the known ones, the first person that comes to mind is actually from WCF, and that person is Alex Richards. Bloody hell, what a star! Not one you would expect, either. He has a face only a mother could tolerate, but his talent and passion for the business makes it so hard not to like the fucker. How did it take him so long to win the WCF World Championship? He’s powerful, agile, charismatic, and down right brutal. Definitely someone I’m sure I’ll cross paths with. Chopping that big boy down won’t be easy. I will, though, and once I do, I’ll have a year’s supply of orange zest with a big fucking tree like him.
Dani: As of now, Alex Richard is the current WCF Champion. What does that mean to you?
Lance: It means I better step my fucking game up if I even care to think that I have any chance of winning. He could very well be the final WCF Champion, and he damn sure earned that right. To say that Lance Walker vs Alex Richards is a dream match for me is an understatement. However, it’s time for me to wake up, and face the fucking facts. He won’t be easy to take down. Not in the slightest. I have to do everything I can get him out of that fucking ring.
Dani: Well, you aren’t the only one making a big return, Lance. Harry Diderot is returning from an injury. You know him well.
Lance: Indeed, I do, Ms. Applegate. He has a lot of history with my younglings. Allen and Vincent, specifically. I do want to apologize to him about the theft of his UCI Television Championship. I understand Vincent’s motives, but that doesn’t give him the right to snatch Diderot’s belt and flaunt it as if it’s his own. I apologize on Allen’s behalf as well, especially considering that pillock doesn’t have the balls to do so himself. Either way, Diderot and I have no personal history with each other specifically. Clean slate. Like Alex, he’s another surprisingly agile big boy. He showed a lot of promise in UCI, so I was disappointed to see him get injured when he did. I think AW is the perfect spot for him. It’s such a vibrant promotion with very stiff competition. It’s the perfect spotlight for someone with as much potential as the Hippo.
Dani: What if Harry doesn’t want the same clean slate as you? What if he puts you to blame for your sons’ wrongdoings?
Lance: Then I’ll have to humble him, and show him what it’s like to face a true wrestling veteran. I’ve done all I could to parent my children to the very best of my abilities. One’s actions had good intentions behind them. The other… well, I’ll be honest. I don’t know where I went wrong with Allen. The way he is… I just can’t condone his behavior. I don’t understand where I went wrong with him, or if I can do anything, at this point. What I can solve is whatever ill feelings Diderot may have towards me. Though, that can wait until after I beat the ever loving piss out of him, and show him what the Master Chef can cook up when he’s backed into a corner.
Dani: What about a long time Action Wrestling member? Who comes to mind then?
Lance: Immediately? Wade Moor. He’s someone you wouldn’t expect to be a World Champion, but bloody hell, he fucking did it in multiple promotions! He’s a force to be reckoned with, and now he has cronies to back him. If I were anyone else, I’d be fucking terrified. But I’m a bloody legend. I didn’t join just for one last hoorah. I want to win, dammit! That’s what I’m here to do. I have the honor of facing current and former World Champions, and I’m determined to do so.
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