Set up...

[DizzaHizza]

* His wounds have all but healed. Only the emotional scars in his mind and on his heart are left to be dealt with. Eric Davis was next on the list of names to be taken down, but things have changed.

HE has changed.

The transformation from "goofy side-kick" wrestler to confirmed living legend is nearly complete. There are only a few loose ends to tie up.

First and foremost they are Dupree, JP , and Victoria McCave. So before Davis is dealt with, the Terrible Triplets have what's coming them.

Kin Hiroshi is walking down the street, stretching his legs. It's been a long couple days, and the headache given to him by Davis is just starting to wear off. Kin rubs his temples, and removes the sunglasses adorning his face. Two swollen black-eyes stare at the camera. In the distance, Kin's friend "Wildfire" Johnny Rage conducts business as usual on his cellular phone. *

KIN HIROSHI: You three think you got GXW in the palm of your hands now, don't you? Dupree? JP? Vicky? Well, I got news for all of you, so you better pay attention.

* Hiroshi puts the glasses back on his face, and continues to walk and talk to the camera. *

KIN HIROSHI: Ever since your "unholy" alliance, I've wanted to get at you all. "One way or another," I thought, "it's going to happen." Well, I got a deal for you two. I want JP's head on a stick for what he's doing to Vicky. I want Dupree's in a bag for always overlooking me. So here's what I suggest we do about my little problem. Next card, I'm going to face you both in a handicap match.

* Kin smirks, and gives a little "I'm cold" shake. *

KIN HIROSHI: I know I can beat you both one on one. Catch you off guard coming out of the office, or walking in to church on Sundays, but that's not my style. I'm going to beat you both at the same time in front of the whole world.

* Kin flinches as someone grabs his shoulder, causing him to spin around, fists raised. It's Rage, gasping from running to catch up. *

JOHNNY RAGE: Kin, I would NOT suggest a handicap match against those two. Who knows WHAT they'll bring down the ring as some insurance. You better make it a tag-match.

KIN HIROSHI: Yeah, and who's my partner going to be? Pat Black? Paul Dumont? YOU?

JOHNNY RAGE: I know you don't get along with the guys, but hey, I'll dig someone up. I'll get someone to be your tag-partner to take these two on.

KIN HIROSHI: Promise?

JOHNNY RAGE: Promise.

* Kin reaches into his fanny-pack and pulls out a Hiroshi-Berry Muffin. He quickly tosses it behind him, and Rage runs to catch it. *

KIN HIROSHI: Well, things have changed again for you two. It's going to be the three of us in the ring and a guest. Rage better find someone, or he'll be in a steaming pile.

* Kin turns around, and Rage is already on the phone, eating his muffin as he talks. The cameras stop moving, and Kin backtracks to Rage. *

KIN HIROSHI: Oh, and boys, don't forget to bring the little girl with you. I wouldn't want Vicky to miss the events.

* Fade To Black *

 

[Wrestler]

Phone a Friend

* Beneath his cocky, boisterous exterior, "Wildfire" Johnny Rage was a compassionate guy. He had been friends with Kin Hiroshi for years and could tell the guy was ready to point his career in a new direction. He could also tell that the new direction needed a little fine-tuning or Kin was going to be in way over his head. It's not that Hiroshi couldn't compete with the big boys, but starting with two at once was too masochist a first step.

However, a tag match against Chad Dupree and JP was a step in the right direction, if Kin had a suitable partner. But who? Despite his popularity with female fans and the wild success of his Hiroshi-Berry Muffins, Hiroshi didn't have any close friends he could trust as a tag team partner. Kin needed a partner who was trustworthy and competent in the ring.

"Wildfire" Johnny Rage knew just the guy to call. Hell, he might even be interested in the situation. Rage strolls through a park and punches in a number on his cell-phone. A man's voice answers the ring on the other end. *

MAN: Hello?

JOHNNY RAGE: Hey man! Been wrestling lately?

* The man on the other end of the line laughs. *

MAN: I've been getting some matches in.

JOHNNY RAGE: So I've heard...congratulations, by the way.

MAN: Thanks bro, I appreciate it.

JOHNNY RAGE: No sweat. It's a good thing I caught you while you were in town, I need a favor.

MAN: Since when did I owe you a favor?

JOHNNY RAGE: Well, I've never turned you down.

MAN: That's because I've never asked.

JOHNNY RAGE: How about a business deal then?

MAN: ...

JOHNNY RAGE: It's a chance to wrestle with Kin Hiroshi...he needs a tag team partner.

MAN: Not exactly what I had hoped for, but go on.

JOHNNY RAGE: You watch much TV lately?

MAN: If this is about that new Alias show that you were so enamored with, no. But I hear good things.

JOHNNY RAGE: No no no. GXW. Did you see Revolution?

MAN: ...I did.

JOHNNY RAGE: Do I need to say any more?

MAN: ...No. I'll do it. Go ahead and tell Kin he's got a partner. I'll try to give him a call tomorrow. I need to get some stuff in order before this match.

* Fade To Black *