February 2008
Mar 9, 2008 1:16:08 GMT -5
Post by OrochiGeese on Mar 9, 2008 1:16:08 GMT -5
UBL Open show - February 2008.
Welcome folks to the first Open show of 2008! We are still fresh off of the OG-FPD 4 Year Anniversary and will deal with some of the fallout from that show in addition to blazing a path for the new year! And what better way to do so (arguably) then with the Sergeant of UBL, Drake Yoshida! Come on downnnn!!!"
*No "Price is Right" music plays but Drake Yoshida DOES come out to ringside with a certain swing in his step and a microphone. He is exuding more calm and confidence then we have seen from him recently.*
[Drake:] "We have much to get to tonight so I intend to only take a brief a moment of your time. The first match intended for tonight's event was to be Indy James vs. Jakob Furis. But due to the injuries...and unbearable humiliation, suffered at the hands of Juli Krieger, Furis is not able to make it tonight. I apologize to Mr. James and assure him that he WILL get his match with Furis in the near future.. provided Furis hasn't decided to end his career. On a side note, since Furis is no longer on the card, I have raised the admission price for this show by $15."
*Some fans grumble but most nod in agreement that "addition by subtraction" of value applies in this particular case.*
[Drake:] "This leaves our first match slot open. I have elected to give it to a man whom I predict as being one of the future headliners of this company, Elvis Archibal. He will have the opportunity to punish someone that has disrespected the UBL, Jang Bae. In fact, Jang has even disrespected Elvis despite Elvis barely being here for longer then a few months. That shows the nerve of Jang and UBL won't stand for."
*Drake catches himself getting agitated and begins to calm down again*
[Drake:] "I have one final piece of information. As I announced at the OG-FPD 4 Year anniversary PPV, UBL will be adding a "Nexus" Championship to be intended for competition during Open shows. This esteemed Championship will be awarded at the end of a tournament and that tournament will start at the NEXT Open show. Tonight is the final chance for wrestlers to impress me enough to be awarded a slot in that championship tournament. So let's get 2008 off to a promising start, shall we? The first match begins now."
*Drake leaves the stage in a chipper mood. Shortly after, Elvis Archibal comes to ringside looking very focused. Jang Bae follows suit and begins warming up in the ring. And we're ready for our first match!*
Match #1: Elvis Archibal vs. Jang Bae
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And Jang is out cold!! This is the second time Elvis has swaggered to victory with that very effective Graceland Drop. This time, he knocked out the man who did not place much stock in Elvis' offensive capabilities. But Elvis ultimately proved to be MUCH more of a threat then Jang predicted! Elvis continues to make quite a name for himself, and at just the right time given the Nexus Tournament timing. And Jang Bae faces a bit of a dilemma as his knockout comes jst weeks prior to his J.U.S.T.I.C.E. Battalion's first match!
Elvis Archibal (O) ["Graceland Drop" KO - 10:49] (X) Jang Bae
And we're ready for our next match which has been called a "Trial by Fire" Invitational. Four UBL-hopefuls will get their chance to earn a contract here. Drake Yoshida has guaranteed the winner a spot on the UBL roster, but has also given himself ample latitude (no, I didn't say "Amplitude") to negotiate with any of the other wrestlers that appear to be a good fit for this promotion. So while each of these men will certainly aim to be the sole survivor, a stellar performance can get them a possible spot on the roster too. Let's see who emerges as the next contract-granted UBL wrestler!
Match #2: Hank Panky vs. Wonderland vs. Joe Sweeney vs. Elader
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And the "Desert Rose", Joe Sweeney has just stolen this!! Karl Wunderlin either landed badly on that low droplick or just simply did not expect Joe Sweeney to get right up and pin him! But Joe showed a tremendous ring saavy in going for that pin rather then waiting for Karl to get up! Karl is none too happy with this outcome but you can't blame him as he looked primed to win this match after an incredible performance. Elader also showed a lot of promise through his vicious demeanor, he hung with both Joe and Karl well into this match until Joe hit his finisher, the Rose Tattoo, on him as Karl wisely allowed the pin to occur uninhibited. Hank Panky certainly made an impact as well, but it may not have been a favorable one in the eyes of the conservative Drake Yoshida. Hank DOES have a lampshade on his head, afterall!
Joe Sweeney (O) [Lateral Press - 27:14] (X) Karl Wunderlin
Joe Sweeney (O) ["Rose Tattoo" - 25:26] (X) Elader
Elader (O) [Lateral Press - 12:32] (X) Hank Panky
And we're ready for our next match which is the third in a hotly contested series between two hybrid wrestler/mixed martial artists. Gene Starr, the self-proclaimed UBL Champion, has won the first two encounters and claims that a victory tonight will leave no doubt as to who the better wrestler is. Johnny Brooke, a newcomer and relative rookie to pro wrestling, has showed heart in continuining to challenge Gene, and even some arrogance in how he continued to go about it. But tonight is no ordinary match, it is under "Last Man Standing" rules. Their previous match was submissions only which meant that all the suplexes in the world could have ended it. Each man had all the time they needed to rest on that mat until they were ready to make the other tap. Tonight they have no such luxury as the standing 10 count is as great an enemy as their actual opponent. Can Johnny bounce back from his two defeats and claim a major victory against one of this sport's top wrestler? Or will Gene be able to continually deride Johnny as an inexperienced rookie not fit to be in Gene's ring?
Match #3: SWA Rules: Johnny Brooke vs. Gene Starr
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And Johnny has gained a victory and a measure of revenge over Gene!! Utilizing a vicious looking kick to Gene's knee joint, Johnny was able to keep Gene down for the 10 count! You gotta give Gene credit here for even attempting to get up after that, and getting to one leg was an amazing show of grit, but it was simply not fast enough to beat the 10 count. Gene wasn't "out on his feet" but the referee wisely decided that Gene could not compete further after sustaining that injury. Gene showed GUMPTION (now on sale in a 2 liter bottle at the merchandise booth) but Johnny showed incredible strategy by putting Gene down in a way that even his immense fortitude could not properly resist. Both of these men are likely to go into the 16 man Nexus Title Tournament and, since they are not guaranteed to face each other, its possible Johnny has gotten the last laugh in this rivalry! As he does just that, LAUGH at Gene as a very perturbed Gene is being helped by trainers to his feet. But as Johnny leaves, Gene pushes the trainers away and leaves on his own power, limping backstage by himself. Gene may not have support for his self-proclaimed UBL Champion status, but you gotta give the man credit for his passion and fighting spirit! Just as Johnny Brooke deserves credit for the biggest win of his young career.
Johnny Brooke (O) [Knee joint kick - 12:05] (X) Gene Starr
It's now time for intermission! Various fans rush to buy liters of "Gene Gumptionade" ('Starrade' sounded too similar to 'Starcade' for marketers to green-light it) after what they just witnessed. "Brooke Broke Ya" shirts are easily the biggest seller tonight through after what we just saw. Various: "J.U.S.T.I.C.E." merchandise is seen, as that logo seems to be a hit with fans. Dod Squad paraphanalia is especially hot tonight given Jack Dod's newly earned status of Universal Champion 2007. Also, an alarming amount of "Team Moon Gas 200Y" mashed potato helmets are being sold for...well, 200 Yen...likely in anticipation of the Universal Battalion's trip to the moon this year. Let's all hope Richard Branson has perfected private space travel by then or else these fans are gonna have to eat these helmets to get any value out of them! And I don't see any Centurion gravy-boats to sweeten the deal!
*The Battle-Tron cuts backstage to OrochiGeese's locker room where we see Geese in a nice black leather recliner watching the show on a big flat screen TV. Holly is sitting on one of the arm of the chair laughing about something with Geese when Drake Yoshida enters. His facial expression takes a turn for the worse when he spots Holly*
[Drake:] "You!"
[Holly:] "Me!! Yes! Good for you! That's the kind of pinpoint accurate observations Geese pays you for! *Turns to Geese and laughs* You're TOTALLY getting your money's worth with this schmuck!"
[Drake:] "Just whose side are you on, Miss Walker!?"
[Holly:] "Why, the same side I've always been on. My entertainment! Geese gets that, why don't you!?"
[Drake:] "Don't presume to speak for our honored leader..."
[Holly:] "Oh give it a rest already. You think I don't respect Geese? He's my fucking ROCK, you got that?"
*Holly gives Geese a playful punch to the arm which he seems to appreciate*
[Holly:] "There's no one like him and I guarantee you I appreciate him more for what he is then you EVER will, Yoshi! But I don't need to go around grovelling at his feet like you do. Now what's your problem already? We're trying to watch the show..."
[Drake:] "Did you use me just to make a point to Celes and Alicia at the PPV?"
[Holly:] "Uh...in the words of my friend Sandy, "DUH". I used you like I used Furis. Just how amazingly DENSE are you that you needed me to confirm that!? It won't be the first time either, so get used to it. You're just hired help around here as far as I'm concerned. Geese didn't give me a problem with it and I sure as hell won't be hearing any lip from you."
*Drake looks at Geese*
[Drake:] "I remember what you told me about not being disrespected, sir. I must establish my authority in this situation."
*Geese merely laughs*
[Geese:] "With her? Yeah, good luck with that. Hope you are wearing a cup."
*Drake goes over to Holly, prompting her to get off the seat arm, and gets in her face*
[Drake:] "When you are on one of MY UBL events, you show me the proper respect."
[Holly:] "Oh please-"
*Holly rolls her eyes as Drake appears to be losing his temper. Just then, the door opens.*
[Drake:] "Now you listen here-"
*Drake lifts his finger in front of her face to lecture her but his hand is suddenly grabbed and then twisted around his back by the man who just entered the room, Kyle Walker!*
[Kyle:] "You got some nerve, raising your hand in my sis' face. You better apologize right now or else you ain't using this hand for another few months!"
[Holly:] "Pity too as that's pretty much Drake's only form of sexual release."
[Drake:] "Geese! Call security! Some kid is attacking me!"
*Kyle gets annoyed, spins Drake around by his arm and then pushes him against the wall*
[Kyle:] "Some KID?!"
[Drake:] "Oh...it's YOU."
[Holly:] "Uh, channeling Sandy again..."DUH"...of course it's Kyle! Did you miss that whole "my sis" line. Ugh, are you getting dumber by the second, Yoshi?"
[Drake:] "What are you doing here, Kyle? You shouldn't even be ALLOWED in this arena after what you did at the PPV."
[Kyle:] "And what exactly do you mean by that?"
*Drake looks exasperated. OG, Holly, and Kyle seem totally calm at this suggestion*
[Drake:] "Don't you remember!? You tried to interfere in the aftermath of Geese's match with Thunder Strike!? And the conditions clearly stated that anyone who did that would be barred from UBL or OG-Joshi shows for EVER!"
[Holly:] "Uh NO. More like anyone who was ALREADY employed by those two promotions would be barred if they interfered. Kyle wasn't officially on the UBL or *laughs* OG-Joshi roster at the PPV!! He was in WILD for the last few months. He's not UBL talent! Sorry Drake, you fail once again."
[Geese:] "Holly is correct. Kyle was not subject to the conditions of the contract between Thunder Strike and I because Kyle was not on the roster of an Orochi-O's owned wrestling company. However, now that this topic has been raised, perhaps we should rectify that situation."
[Drake:] "How...so?"
[Holly:] "Oh my GOOSE, are you THAT dumb!? Hello, McFly! *Holly goes over to knock on Drake's head to see if it's hollow but Geese waves her off*
[Geese:] "Kyle, your development in WILD over the past few months has been most encouraging. And it is my belief that you are ready for UBL compettion. However, I can not be the one to offer you this contract. Since I am your mentor and a close friend of your sister's, it is improper for me to be the one that accepts you onto the roster given your repeated concerns about nepotism marring your participation here. Therefore, Mr. Yoshida is the only one qualified to sign you."
*Drake, Kyle, and Holly all looks wide-eyed at Geese*
[Geese:] "Drake is the man that I had to prove myself to when I first joined UBL those many years ago. Say what you wish about him, but he has a stellar eye for talent. And with all that has transpired in the last few moments, we can say that Drake is not one to give you preferential treatment, Kyle. I think we can all agree to that."
[Kyle:] "True."
[Drake:] "I don't want this...this disrespectful KID in UBL!! UBL is for men, for warriors!"
[Holly:] "Yeah! Like Jakob Furis!! WAR Furis!"
*Geese attempts to ignore Holly's comments, and Drake's resultant anger*
[Geese:] "And what better way for Kyle to prove he IS a warrior then by BEATING one?"
[Drake:] "Fine!! You want to fight to prove yourself!? You want a spot on the roster!? Then you're going up against one of our UBL originals... Nightmare!"
*Geese looks taken back*
[Geese:] "Nightmare? So soon? He's been on quite a winning streak. He even defeated Bak Fu during the singles league. That is quite a challe-"
[Holly:] "Oh come ON! Us Walkers turn "nightmares" into wet dreams! *Drake looks like he's gonna gag, Kyle blushes as well* Kyle's gonna beat him EASILY. Go ahead, Kyle...go and earn your spot on a roster that's ALMOST as good as OG-Joshi!"
*Holly winks at Drake, making him increasingly agitated*
[Drake:] "You want to push me!! Then you did it, woman!! Just for your comments, Kyle's match is up immediately NEXT!! No time to prepare!!! Here in UBL, unlike OG-Joshi, a wrestler has to be ready at the drop of a pin! No matches scheduled six months in advance so you can hatch some kind of ridiculous circuitous scheme involving vampires and Germans!! Kyle, you want to prove yourself, do it right NOW!"
[Geese:] "I think he could use some warn-"
[Kyle:] "No Geese. If this is my challenge, I take it as it is. No shortcuts. This is how it has to be for my entrance to be legit. I'll see you all after the match, as the newest member of the UBL roster."
*Holly gives Kyle a quick hug*
[Holly:] "Go get 'em, Kai!"
[Geese:] "Sweep the leg."
[Kyle:] "Huh?"
[Geese:] "I always wanted to give that advice. Nevermind. Just go ahead and be alert, Nightmare can attack from every angle possible."
*Kyle nods and leaves the room, followed by Drake. Holly walks over to Geese and grabs him by the arm.*
[Holly:] "Hey Geese...he's gonna be ok, right?"
[Geese:] "He's a Walker, he tramples over "ok" and onto greatness."
*OG points at Holly's OG-Joshi World Championship and Holly smiles back*
Welcome folks to the first Open show of 2008! We are still fresh off of the OG-FPD 4 Year Anniversary and will deal with some of the fallout from that show in addition to blazing a path for the new year! And what better way to do so (arguably) then with the Sergeant of UBL, Drake Yoshida! Come on downnnn!!!"
*No "Price is Right" music plays but Drake Yoshida DOES come out to ringside with a certain swing in his step and a microphone. He is exuding more calm and confidence then we have seen from him recently.*
[Drake:] "We have much to get to tonight so I intend to only take a brief a moment of your time. The first match intended for tonight's event was to be Indy James vs. Jakob Furis. But due to the injuries...and unbearable humiliation, suffered at the hands of Juli Krieger, Furis is not able to make it tonight. I apologize to Mr. James and assure him that he WILL get his match with Furis in the near future.. provided Furis hasn't decided to end his career. On a side note, since Furis is no longer on the card, I have raised the admission price for this show by $15."
*Some fans grumble but most nod in agreement that "addition by subtraction" of value applies in this particular case.*
[Drake:] "This leaves our first match slot open. I have elected to give it to a man whom I predict as being one of the future headliners of this company, Elvis Archibal. He will have the opportunity to punish someone that has disrespected the UBL, Jang Bae. In fact, Jang has even disrespected Elvis despite Elvis barely being here for longer then a few months. That shows the nerve of Jang and UBL won't stand for."
*Drake catches himself getting agitated and begins to calm down again*
[Drake:] "I have one final piece of information. As I announced at the OG-FPD 4 Year anniversary PPV, UBL will be adding a "Nexus" Championship to be intended for competition during Open shows. This esteemed Championship will be awarded at the end of a tournament and that tournament will start at the NEXT Open show. Tonight is the final chance for wrestlers to impress me enough to be awarded a slot in that championship tournament. So let's get 2008 off to a promising start, shall we? The first match begins now."
*Drake leaves the stage in a chipper mood. Shortly after, Elvis Archibal comes to ringside looking very focused. Jang Bae follows suit and begins warming up in the ring. And we're ready for our first match!*
Match #1: Elvis Archibal vs. Jang Bae
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And Jang is out cold!! This is the second time Elvis has swaggered to victory with that very effective Graceland Drop. This time, he knocked out the man who did not place much stock in Elvis' offensive capabilities. But Elvis ultimately proved to be MUCH more of a threat then Jang predicted! Elvis continues to make quite a name for himself, and at just the right time given the Nexus Tournament timing. And Jang Bae faces a bit of a dilemma as his knockout comes jst weeks prior to his J.U.S.T.I.C.E. Battalion's first match!
Elvis Archibal (O) ["Graceland Drop" KO - 10:49] (X) Jang Bae
And we're ready for our next match which has been called a "Trial by Fire" Invitational. Four UBL-hopefuls will get their chance to earn a contract here. Drake Yoshida has guaranteed the winner a spot on the UBL roster, but has also given himself ample latitude (no, I didn't say "Amplitude") to negotiate with any of the other wrestlers that appear to be a good fit for this promotion. So while each of these men will certainly aim to be the sole survivor, a stellar performance can get them a possible spot on the roster too. Let's see who emerges as the next contract-granted UBL wrestler!
Match #2: Hank Panky vs. Wonderland vs. Joe Sweeney vs. Elader
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And the "Desert Rose", Joe Sweeney has just stolen this!! Karl Wunderlin either landed badly on that low droplick or just simply did not expect Joe Sweeney to get right up and pin him! But Joe showed a tremendous ring saavy in going for that pin rather then waiting for Karl to get up! Karl is none too happy with this outcome but you can't blame him as he looked primed to win this match after an incredible performance. Elader also showed a lot of promise through his vicious demeanor, he hung with both Joe and Karl well into this match until Joe hit his finisher, the Rose Tattoo, on him as Karl wisely allowed the pin to occur uninhibited. Hank Panky certainly made an impact as well, but it may not have been a favorable one in the eyes of the conservative Drake Yoshida. Hank DOES have a lampshade on his head, afterall!
Joe Sweeney (O) [Lateral Press - 27:14] (X) Karl Wunderlin
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Elader (O) [Lateral Press - 12:32] (X) Hank Panky
And we're ready for our next match which is the third in a hotly contested series between two hybrid wrestler/mixed martial artists. Gene Starr, the self-proclaimed UBL Champion, has won the first two encounters and claims that a victory tonight will leave no doubt as to who the better wrestler is. Johnny Brooke, a newcomer and relative rookie to pro wrestling, has showed heart in continuining to challenge Gene, and even some arrogance in how he continued to go about it. But tonight is no ordinary match, it is under "Last Man Standing" rules. Their previous match was submissions only which meant that all the suplexes in the world could have ended it. Each man had all the time they needed to rest on that mat until they were ready to make the other tap. Tonight they have no such luxury as the standing 10 count is as great an enemy as their actual opponent. Can Johnny bounce back from his two defeats and claim a major victory against one of this sport's top wrestler? Or will Gene be able to continually deride Johnny as an inexperienced rookie not fit to be in Gene's ring?
Match #3: SWA Rules: Johnny Brooke vs. Gene Starr
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And Johnny has gained a victory and a measure of revenge over Gene!! Utilizing a vicious looking kick to Gene's knee joint, Johnny was able to keep Gene down for the 10 count! You gotta give Gene credit here for even attempting to get up after that, and getting to one leg was an amazing show of grit, but it was simply not fast enough to beat the 10 count. Gene wasn't "out on his feet" but the referee wisely decided that Gene could not compete further after sustaining that injury. Gene showed GUMPTION (now on sale in a 2 liter bottle at the merchandise booth) but Johnny showed incredible strategy by putting Gene down in a way that even his immense fortitude could not properly resist. Both of these men are likely to go into the 16 man Nexus Title Tournament and, since they are not guaranteed to face each other, its possible Johnny has gotten the last laugh in this rivalry! As he does just that, LAUGH at Gene as a very perturbed Gene is being helped by trainers to his feet. But as Johnny leaves, Gene pushes the trainers away and leaves on his own power, limping backstage by himself. Gene may not have support for his self-proclaimed UBL Champion status, but you gotta give the man credit for his passion and fighting spirit! Just as Johnny Brooke deserves credit for the biggest win of his young career.
Johnny Brooke (O) [Knee joint kick - 12:05] (X) Gene Starr
It's now time for intermission! Various fans rush to buy liters of "Gene Gumptionade" ('Starrade' sounded too similar to 'Starcade' for marketers to green-light it) after what they just witnessed. "Brooke Broke Ya" shirts are easily the biggest seller tonight through after what we just saw. Various: "J.U.S.T.I.C.E." merchandise is seen, as that logo seems to be a hit with fans. Dod Squad paraphanalia is especially hot tonight given Jack Dod's newly earned status of Universal Champion 2007. Also, an alarming amount of "Team Moon Gas 200Y" mashed potato helmets are being sold for...well, 200 Yen...likely in anticipation of the Universal Battalion's trip to the moon this year. Let's all hope Richard Branson has perfected private space travel by then or else these fans are gonna have to eat these helmets to get any value out of them! And I don't see any Centurion gravy-boats to sweeten the deal!
*The Battle-Tron cuts backstage to OrochiGeese's locker room where we see Geese in a nice black leather recliner watching the show on a big flat screen TV. Holly is sitting on one of the arm of the chair laughing about something with Geese when Drake Yoshida enters. His facial expression takes a turn for the worse when he spots Holly*
[Drake:] "You!"
[Holly:] "Me!! Yes! Good for you! That's the kind of pinpoint accurate observations Geese pays you for! *Turns to Geese and laughs* You're TOTALLY getting your money's worth with this schmuck!"
[Drake:] "Just whose side are you on, Miss Walker!?"
[Holly:] "Why, the same side I've always been on. My entertainment! Geese gets that, why don't you!?"
[Drake:] "Don't presume to speak for our honored leader..."
[Holly:] "Oh give it a rest already. You think I don't respect Geese? He's my fucking ROCK, you got that?"
*Holly gives Geese a playful punch to the arm which he seems to appreciate*
[Holly:] "There's no one like him and I guarantee you I appreciate him more for what he is then you EVER will, Yoshi! But I don't need to go around grovelling at his feet like you do. Now what's your problem already? We're trying to watch the show..."
[Drake:] "Did you use me just to make a point to Celes and Alicia at the PPV?"
[Holly:] "Uh...in the words of my friend Sandy, "DUH". I used you like I used Furis. Just how amazingly DENSE are you that you needed me to confirm that!? It won't be the first time either, so get used to it. You're just hired help around here as far as I'm concerned. Geese didn't give me a problem with it and I sure as hell won't be hearing any lip from you."
*Drake looks at Geese*
[Drake:] "I remember what you told me about not being disrespected, sir. I must establish my authority in this situation."
*Geese merely laughs*
[Geese:] "With her? Yeah, good luck with that. Hope you are wearing a cup."
*Drake goes over to Holly, prompting her to get off the seat arm, and gets in her face*
[Drake:] "When you are on one of MY UBL events, you show me the proper respect."
[Holly:] "Oh please-"
*Holly rolls her eyes as Drake appears to be losing his temper. Just then, the door opens.*
[Drake:] "Now you listen here-"
*Drake lifts his finger in front of her face to lecture her but his hand is suddenly grabbed and then twisted around his back by the man who just entered the room, Kyle Walker!*
[Kyle:] "You got some nerve, raising your hand in my sis' face. You better apologize right now or else you ain't using this hand for another few months!"
[Holly:] "Pity too as that's pretty much Drake's only form of sexual release."
[Drake:] "Geese! Call security! Some kid is attacking me!"
*Kyle gets annoyed, spins Drake around by his arm and then pushes him against the wall*
[Kyle:] "Some KID?!"
[Drake:] "Oh...it's YOU."
[Holly:] "Uh, channeling Sandy again..."DUH"...of course it's Kyle! Did you miss that whole "my sis" line. Ugh, are you getting dumber by the second, Yoshi?"
[Drake:] "What are you doing here, Kyle? You shouldn't even be ALLOWED in this arena after what you did at the PPV."
[Kyle:] "And what exactly do you mean by that?"
*Drake looks exasperated. OG, Holly, and Kyle seem totally calm at this suggestion*
[Drake:] "Don't you remember!? You tried to interfere in the aftermath of Geese's match with Thunder Strike!? And the conditions clearly stated that anyone who did that would be barred from UBL or OG-Joshi shows for EVER!"
[Holly:] "Uh NO. More like anyone who was ALREADY employed by those two promotions would be barred if they interfered. Kyle wasn't officially on the UBL or *laughs* OG-Joshi roster at the PPV!! He was in WILD for the last few months. He's not UBL talent! Sorry Drake, you fail once again."
[Geese:] "Holly is correct. Kyle was not subject to the conditions of the contract between Thunder Strike and I because Kyle was not on the roster of an Orochi-O's owned wrestling company. However, now that this topic has been raised, perhaps we should rectify that situation."
[Drake:] "How...so?"
[Holly:] "Oh my GOOSE, are you THAT dumb!? Hello, McFly! *Holly goes over to knock on Drake's head to see if it's hollow but Geese waves her off*
[Geese:] "Kyle, your development in WILD over the past few months has been most encouraging. And it is my belief that you are ready for UBL compettion. However, I can not be the one to offer you this contract. Since I am your mentor and a close friend of your sister's, it is improper for me to be the one that accepts you onto the roster given your repeated concerns about nepotism marring your participation here. Therefore, Mr. Yoshida is the only one qualified to sign you."
*Drake, Kyle, and Holly all looks wide-eyed at Geese*
[Geese:] "Drake is the man that I had to prove myself to when I first joined UBL those many years ago. Say what you wish about him, but he has a stellar eye for talent. And with all that has transpired in the last few moments, we can say that Drake is not one to give you preferential treatment, Kyle. I think we can all agree to that."
[Kyle:] "True."
[Drake:] "I don't want this...this disrespectful KID in UBL!! UBL is for men, for warriors!"
[Holly:] "Yeah! Like Jakob Furis!! WAR Furis!"
*Geese attempts to ignore Holly's comments, and Drake's resultant anger*
[Geese:] "And what better way for Kyle to prove he IS a warrior then by BEATING one?"
[Drake:] "Fine!! You want to fight to prove yourself!? You want a spot on the roster!? Then you're going up against one of our UBL originals... Nightmare!"
*Geese looks taken back*
[Geese:] "Nightmare? So soon? He's been on quite a winning streak. He even defeated Bak Fu during the singles league. That is quite a challe-"
[Holly:] "Oh come ON! Us Walkers turn "nightmares" into wet dreams! *Drake looks like he's gonna gag, Kyle blushes as well* Kyle's gonna beat him EASILY. Go ahead, Kyle...go and earn your spot on a roster that's ALMOST as good as OG-Joshi!"
*Holly winks at Drake, making him increasingly agitated*
[Drake:] "You want to push me!! Then you did it, woman!! Just for your comments, Kyle's match is up immediately NEXT!! No time to prepare!!! Here in UBL, unlike OG-Joshi, a wrestler has to be ready at the drop of a pin! No matches scheduled six months in advance so you can hatch some kind of ridiculous circuitous scheme involving vampires and Germans!! Kyle, you want to prove yourself, do it right NOW!"
[Geese:] "I think he could use some warn-"
[Kyle:] "No Geese. If this is my challenge, I take it as it is. No shortcuts. This is how it has to be for my entrance to be legit. I'll see you all after the match, as the newest member of the UBL roster."
*Holly gives Kyle a quick hug*
[Holly:] "Go get 'em, Kai!"
[Geese:] "Sweep the leg."
[Kyle:] "Huh?"
[Geese:] "I always wanted to give that advice. Nevermind. Just go ahead and be alert, Nightmare can attack from every angle possible."
*Kyle nods and leaves the room, followed by Drake. Holly walks over to Geese and grabs him by the arm.*
[Holly:] "Hey Geese...he's gonna be ok, right?"
[Geese:] "He's a Walker, he tramples over "ok" and onto greatness."
*OG points at Holly's OG-Joshi World Championship and Holly smiles back*