Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2023 22:34:12 GMT -5
Flashback
Ten-year-old Eli James sits in front of the TV in his room as he waits for his father's local Indy wrestling match in Los Angeles California to come on, you can tell the young man is excited as he wears his father's merchandise shirt that says The Badass Jessie James and even made us own sign that says Dads number one fan as he holds it high in the air as if he was at the show himself. As he continues to watch on his younger nine-year-old brother Levi comes sliding into their room wearing his homemade wrestling gear that resembles their fathers.
Levi: Dad match started yet?
Eli shakes his head as he looks at Levi with a little jealousy.
Eli: Little bro you could’ve told me we were wearing the wrestling outfits tonight but no dad match hasn’t started yet, I think he’s coming up next though.
Levi does a fist pump in excitement as he takes a seat next to Eli.
Levi: Good I was worried I was going to miss it while mom helped me get into my wrestling outfits since somebody didn’t want to help me make a sign.
Levi sticks his tongue out at Eli, while Eli just rolls his eyes.
Eli: Well maybe someone shouldn’t have taken their sweet time playing stupid Fortnite earlier.
Levi looks at Eli as if he’s offended.
Levi: You take the back right now Eli or else!
Eli smirks up as he looks at his brother and puts his finger to his head repeatedly.
Eli: Call of Duty is better than Fortnite!
Levi looks at the tv to see if their dads match started and then back at Eli.
Levi: Ring the bell!
Levi leaps at Eli as they begin their own wrestling match in their room. Levi gets Eli in a headlock as they roll around on the floor but Eli mange’s to lift his brother up and drops him on the bed and then uses a pillow to hit him in the face with it.
Eli: Get ready to feel the pain little bro.
Eli climbs up on his dresser and gets ready to jump off before their door swings open and Eli eyes get big as if he’s in shock and so does Levi as they both see their mother.
Mother James: Eli get down from there before you break your neck and Levi stop acting like you couldn’t get up from the pillow shot again, I’ve told you boys before that you can’t emulate your father or anyone else you see on tv.
Both boys give their mother a disappointing look and then simultaneously say the same thing.
Eli and Levi: But mom, we just wanted to wrestle like dad.
She laughs at them a little.
Mother James: Yeah, maybe one day you two can actually make it to the big leagues and live out your dreams but for now you boys might want to get ready because your father's match is about to begin.
The boys excitedly get settled in front of the TV as their dad makes his entrance, they sit there in aww of their father and even give him praises as they sit there.
Eli: Dads so cool, we have the best dad in the world and hes going to show this jabroni what a real wrestler look like.
Levi: Yeah dads going to make this guy look silly and have everyone chanting his anime by the end of the night.
Their mother stands in the doorway watching them and then smirks as she begins to leave but stops as the boys call out to her.
Levi and Eli: Mom you not staying to watch dad?
She shakes her in a no motion.
Mother James: Sorry boys I got things to do and plus I've seen plenty of your father's matches, but you boys enjoy and make sure to go to bed after his match, Im not playing.
The boys nod their heads in understanding as she closes the door and walks away. They then turn their attention back to their dads match as the bell ring and begin to give him cheers and praises as if their words give him power.
Eli: Come on Dad you got this.
Levi: Whoop his ass Dad!
Eli looks at Levi in shock for cussing and then looks at the door to see if Mom heard him, after a few seconds of looking both boys look with a sigh of relief and then begin to laugh
Eli: I thought for sure mom was about to burst through that door and give us an ass whooping.
Levi: I'm sorry bro but I just got too excited for dad and the words just slipped out so easily.
Eli gets ready to respond but both their attention gets drawn back to the tv as their dad looks to be in trouble as he gets taken down and a pin attempt is placed on him, the boys look worried and nervous as the referee counts but at last, very second their dad kicks out and the boys burst out with new energy as they begin to chant their dad name and cheer him towards victory.
Eli: Yes Dad you got this, I know you can win this one.
Levi: Come on Dad, show everyone while you are the best wrestler in the world.
As they continue to praise him and show their love and admiration for their father, he starts to take full control of the match, and after a couple more minutes he finally hits his finisher and as the referee counts to three the boys explode with excitement and start dancing in their room.
Eli: WAY TO GO DAD!!!
Levi: I KNEW HE COULD DO IT!!!
The two brothers jump and down with excitement and then turn up the TV and sit back down as they hand their Dad a microphone in the ring as he celebrates.
Jessie James: I want to dedicate this win to my wife and my two boys at home Eli and Levi, they are my motivation to do this, when they look at me they see me as a real champion, a hero that's bigger than Superman. My two sons got more love for this business already than most guys in the back and I just know they are going to do something special in pro wrestling once they get old enough, I can guarantee you that. Now with that said I know you little rascals are still up because you wanted to see my match but it's over and its time for you boys to get to bed.
The boys smile widely and almost look like they're going to tear up a little from listening to their dad's speech, as he finishes up and leaves the ring the boys turn the tv off and jump in their beds that are right across from each other. They tuck themselves in and then look up towards the ceiling as they talk among themselves.
Levi: Dad was awesome out there and he told the world we are going to be great wrestlers one day, I hope we can live up to his legacy.
Eli: Don't worry little brother just like Dad has faith in us so do I, I can see us being a great tag team together, We are going to go on and win Championships together I just know it.
The two brothers smile at each other before rolling over to close their eyes and let the darkness take them away into sleep.
March 9, 2023
We find ourselves in HellsGates training facility located on the outskirts of Grand Junction in a gigantic warehouse. Eli and Levi James of The Young Lions look around the facility while their father and coach talk to decorated wrestler and agent Kat Jones in her office in the back. The two sit across each other between Kats's desk, she looks over some paperwork before locking eyes with Jessie James.
Kat Jones: You know Jessie I'm a little confused about why you don't want to manage your boys yourself. I mean you aren't just any average parent that lacks wrestling knowledge. Your a legend on the independent wrestling scene that has a lot of respect from your peers.
Jessie James sits up straight and looks at Kat with a serious facial expression.
Jessie James: What you say is true Kat, I've wrestled around the world on the Independent scene, Ive faced guys like Chris Page and my boys loved me for it. They grew up watching me and those boys love wrestling but my goals for them are much different than the ones I have for myself. I don't know the mainstream business of wrestling as I should but I know you do, I know you've had a great wrestling career, and being part of CCPE you have managed some of the biggest names in pro wrestling, so of course I rather they are under your wing in the WGWF.
Kat nods her head in understanding but then turns her attention to her window that shows the gym and looks out her blinds to see Eli and Levi goofing around the gym. Kat shakes her head and turns back to Jessie.
Kat Jones:Ive managed all types of characters , I even managed that moron Jmont but one thing they had in common was that they took pro wrestling seriously and judging from your kids Im not sure they do.
Jessie looks out towards them and then back at Kat.
Jessie James: Kat I know my boys seem like a bunch of goofballs but they have the passion and desire to be great. These boys grew up in the business they know exactly how seriously they have to take it in order to become one of the greatest tag teams in history. These boys just don't want to be a footnote in history they want to be up there with teams like No Good Bastards, Apex, and many more legendary tag teams and with your help Kat I know they can reach them heights.
Kat sits their and thinks for a moment.
Kat Jones: Ok I hear you Jessie but I want to hear from your boys themselves, bring them in here.
Jessie opens the office door to shout out to the boys who are recording themselves doing leaps and acrobatic moves in the ring for their social media pages, Kat looks at Jessie with an unsure look and he quickly raises the base in his voice to get their attention.
Jessie James: ELI AND LEVI JAMES QUIT ALL THAT HORSE PLAYING AROUND AND GET IN HERE NOW!!!!
Eli and Levi stop what they are doing and quickly roll out of the ring and hustle toward their father and Kat. Jessie looks at his sons with a serious facial expression while Kat looks them over.
Jessie James: Now I told you boys we are here for business and not for you boys to do all that goddamn playing around. Now sit down in here and convince Kat that you two arent a brain-dead investment!
The boys nod their heads and take their seats in front of Kats desk as she does as well, she looks them over perfectly before leaning to talk to them in a serious manner.
Kat Jones: Now your father just tried to sell me on you two and damn near did a great job until I saw you two goofing around in my domain. Hell Gates is a place for Champions and right now as I look at you I’m not sure if I see future Champions or two boys that will be unemployed once the competition of the WGWF swallows them whole.
Kat pauses.
Kat Jones: My name in this industry is heavily respected and I represent some of the best of CCPE that Chris Page trusts me to handle. So please tell me why I should take a chance on two second-generation talents that don’t seem to be interested in being one of the best tag teams to ever set foot in a wrestling ring like your father says because from where I stand you boys seem to be more interested in being famous and living off your father's name.
Levi and Eli look at each other for a moment and then Eli nods his head for Levi to speak first.
Levi: You know Kat we are looking to be big-time stars in the mainstream media, we want to be seen and heard by many but make no mistake about it we want to be among the very best tag teams in this business… NO! We want to BE THE BEST TAG TEAM IN THE WORLD.
Levi points to Eli who now turns his attention to Kat.
Eli: We might be seen as goofs balls but I promise you we have taken this business seriously and ever since we watched our father for the first time in a wrestling ring we knew this is what we wanted to do, pro wrestling is in our blood and we will give our blood, sweat, and tears to it. Kat we promise we will buss our ass and kick everyone else to make sure you look impressive for signing the future WGWF Tag Team Champions The Young Lions!
Kat looks them over carefully as the boys look at her waiting for an answer while their father Jessie James stands behind them with a pleading smile as he looks at Kat. After a couple more seconds of looking them over she comes to a stop in front of her desk.
Kat Jones: You boys better not make me regret this but I will take you on as my clients and manage you in the WGWF but I'm telling you now you better listen to me and not embarrassed me ever. You boys got that?!
She points her fingers at both of them with a serious look but they just smile and jump up to hug her.
Eli and Levi: YES MAAM! We promise you won't regret this at all.
Kat squeezes her way out of their grip and then gives them two quick slaps to the back of the head.
Kat Jones: That's for playing around in my damn gym, now go out there and actually get some training done, if you two want to be Champions then we've got some fucking work to do.
Kat points out the door towards the gym area and the boys rush out to start their training while their father stays back with Kat.
Jessie James: Thank you, Kat.
Kat Jones: Don't thank me yet, We've got a lot of work to do with these boys, thank me when their champions.
Jessie gives a nod to Kat and then looks out towards his sons with a smile as the scene close out.
Present Day
Eli and Levi stand in front of the ring in Hell Gates Gym, they each drink a bottle of water as Kat Jones approaches them.
Kat Jones: Ok boys playtime is over, You've had your fun with Austin and Todrick over the last several weeks but now it's time to back up all your talk. You make your WGWF tag team debut against the Cassette Collective and this is a big match where the winners enter Tag Team Turmoil Last at Summer Madness. If you boys want to be Tag Team Champions, then go out there on Brawla and win this match and get one step closer to their goal.
The boys look overly excited as they smirk at each other and then at Kat.
Eli: Don't worry Kat we won't let you down, are father or ourselves. We've been waiting for the chance to show everyone we aren't just all talks and jokes, and this match will be our showcase.
Levi: Yeah it's just a shame it's against those two baddies, I really wanted to take them out one night.
The two boys laugh together for a moment until Kat snaps at them.
Kat Jones: Get your heads out of the gutter these girls aren't just something good to look at, they might not be second-generation wrestlers like yourselves but they've been working and training just as hard as you boys and they already have a win under their belt in the tag team division if you boys go out there thinking they aren't a threat they will embarrass you and you do not want to start off that way in a stacked division. Now go into the production room and shoot your promotional video for your upcoming match.
The Young Lions nod their heads and walk intio the room and take a seat in front of the camera as it starts to record.
Levi: Ok let's cut to the chase you all know who we are by now, especially Todrick and Austin Ramsey.
The two boys smirk at each other and then turn back to the camera.
Eli: But we aren't here to talk about them right now, we're here to convince you all why we The Young Lions are going to be successful over those baddies the Cassette Collective and its very simple why that is.
Eli nods at Levi.
Levi: You see while these two were running around showing interest in other things besides pro wrestling we were giving it our full attention, We didn't care about stupid 80s pop culture to try to stand out from the crowd because we stand out when you ring the fucking bell and we are going to put that on display for all the tag teams to see.
Levi points to Eli.
Eli: Now don't get us wrong we know they've had the training and love for pro wrestling as well but we've trained under our father who was actually in the business and now we get our guidance from Kat Jones, a successful pro wrestler with a resume that anyone can only hope to have one day. We are just on another level and if you think we aren't because of how we conduct ourselves outside the ring then that will be your mistake that you won't realize until after the bell rings.
Levi: Now we know you two have a tag team victory already and have faced WGWF competition but you faced two single stars thrown together that barely have any chemistry together unlike us, W are brothers that know each other very well, we've been brought up together and been training since grade school, there isn't anything we don't know about each other, we have a bond that can't be matched. So get ready ladies because Monday Night Brawl you lambs are entering The Young Lions' den!
Eli and Levi pump a fist and take their leave out of the room as the camera stops recording and the scene comes to an end.