Post by Philip Burns on Sept 12, 2009 21:13:00 GMT -6
Here I am driving down the Interstate getting geared up for my chance to fight my former partner Angel for a shot at begin the #1 contender for the National title. In the passenger seat is a young man named Kevin who is a huge pain in the ass. I don't know why I agreed to this but I am letting a camera man follow me around for a documentary. There is nothing fun about driving and rooming with a 22 year old film student but the ten thousand dollars up front and the cut of the sales Ive been guaranteed takes the edge off. Seems like all the guy ever wants to talk about is Angel, the feud and all that. I will give the guy credit, he knows his stuff and he is a huge fan of the business. Speak of the devil I'm pretty sure I just woke him up. This is an outer monologue, not an inner one.
Kevin: yes you did just wake me up.
Burns: Sorry man. I swear I'm not insane but we travel a lot and I do whatever it takes to pass the time. Sadly that includes talking out loud when nobody is listening.
Kevin: so when are we going to talk about the feud?
Burns: this again? You know what? I don't know if its the delirium from driving all night or because you are growing on me but fine let's talk. Where should we begins?
Kevin takes out the camera and shuffles through some papers before hitting record.
Kevin: we this all began when you guys lost the tag titles in a match with dirty deal.
Burns: ah yes. The awesome match where Dirty Deal promised to hang us by the neck and instead put my HAND in the noose. LAME. I didn't think they would cop out like that. I didn't expect it. It was guaranteed to be a blood bath and there was supposed to be a hanging but neither happened. I got a noose around my hand. They really used the “hang by any limb” thing to their advantage. You know When I beat Mark Evil for the Xtreme title I could have won right away by kicking him in the balls twice in a room when the bell rang but I didn't. We went full throttle bell to bell and earned out paycheck that night. Dirt Deal did nothing short of cheat the fans and Burning Angels out a a great match.
Kevin: I know a ton of people who feel the same way. Then after that loss Angel expressed himself in a rather unfortunate way and needless to say the two of you have no intention of working it out.
Burns clenches his teeth together and holds the steering wheel tighter until his knuckles turn white.
Burns: Yea I recall that. That bastard handled himself like a child. He wants to blame me for ALL our losses like he does not understand the concept of tag teaming. I was there for him at every pin attempt to save him. I was there to make sure nobody hung him that night. He wants to be the big star and get all the pins so he can claim I never did anything and try to hold something over me. That is NOT what being a partner to someone is all about. Its synergy its give and take. If he had a problem with something I did he should have told me about it, helped me out or something. But that douche chose another path and I cant say I have any sympathy for what happens when I beat him.
Kevin: So you two were pretty close up until that point and then nothing?
Burns: pretty much. There was tension after the loss to Smokin' Aces but before that we were practicably best friends. We had fun pranking Mike, tearing about town and dominating in the ring. We were nearly inseparable until then. He was the brother I never had. You know growing up with just a sister was tough and nothing against her but there is a companionship I knew I was missing out on. I channeled that need for attention into a wrestling career and had my face seen all over the world but I never gained the kind of friendship I needed until Angel and I reconnected and combined forces. I never dreamed that a guy I fought in PWW would be my partner all these years later but it seemed like such a fit. Then it all fell to pieces. I know he cant handle that I took a piece of gold from him years ago in a promotion most people have never heard of.
I should have seen it coming. Its like dating a girl who you know has cheated on every boyfriend she ever had and expecting it to be different. Thinking that she will change for you. I thought the same about Angel. I knew he would turn on his own grandma if it meant making himself look better but for some reason I thought being teamed with me and the mountain of success we had was enough for him. I was wrong. It seems fitting that I beat him for the US title all those years ago in PWW and now I will stop him from getting a shot at the National title, which is a close equivalent.
Burns expression turns into a long face and he doesn't seem himself. Kevin stops filming and puts the camera down.
Kevin: Ive been down that road man. Well, mine was actually the girl situation. I feel ya man.
Burns: Thanks Kev. Listen I am exhausted. We need to stop off for some Z's. Theres a place ahead that looks alright.
The vehicle hangs a left and pulls in under a neon sign that says “vacancy.”
NEXT SCENE
Its checkout time and Burns is loading his bags into the rental when a car rolls up into the lot right next to him. The man inside step outs and it is Burns' cohort and associate JP Rush. He is all smiles and greets Phil with a handshake. Kevin walks out and reaches into the car, causing JP to believe its a crazed man robbing Phil but the tensions are soon calmed by the voice of reason. JP has some big news, as is obvious by the adrenaline rush that caused him over react and the enormous smile.
Burns: alright tell me what you ambushed me at this motel for. I know something is up.
JP: Yea sorry but I knew over the phone wasn't enough. I, your very own student, have been signed by New Championship Wrestling!
Burns is obviously proud as he reaches in for a handshake/hug and pats his friend on the back.
Burns: Thats strange though, you haven't had a match on TV in like a year and and other than having my back you haven't been doing much but training and traveling with me.
JP: thats what I thought but when I went to sign they said to thank the former tag champ for making calls and getting it done. I figured that was you.
Burns slams the car door shut.
Burns: nope, not me. I guess uncle Angel saves the day. Always having to show me up and get the attention. Be sure to thank him. I guess If I kissed Chris Diamonds ass I would have the ear of the entire staff too. Next thing you know you will be getting main even matches handed to you. I bet Keybo, Sampson, Bourne, and Diamond are all enjoying the payoff he gave them to make this happen.
JP: hey hold up, man. You don't think I could accomplish this on my own? Ive been breaking my back and sweating my ass off for months. I work dark matches, send in tapes to the offices and you want to blame this on Angel trying to overshadow you?
Burns: dude I'm not saying you cant do this by yourself I am saying that you obviously didn't. This is too convenient. He wants to prove that not only am I a terrible tag team partner but that I am not a valuable part of the nCw community. Yea I could have went to Bourne and whispered a few things about being childhood friends and gotten a permanent deal for you but I don't play that game. This is what this is to Angel, a *** damn game.
JP turns around and walks to his car, flinging open the door. He looks Phil dead in the eyes with a look that says “I am trying with all I have to not punch this guy in the face.”
JP: I came here to tell you something I thought you would be proud of and you throw it in my face. Philip Burns you have a lot of nerve talking to me like that. You may have pulled me up from obscurity but I hope to god Angel sends you back to it. Go to hell you self centered bastard.
JP gets in the car and tears out of the parking lot like a bat out of hell. Burns looks down at the ground and makes a fist, smacking the car as Kevin looks on in terror.
Burns: you're driving jack ass.
The enter the car and head out on the open road to the arena. Fade to black.
It wasn't enough to make me look like a fool for losing the tag titles was it? You have to show me up at every single turn don't you Angel? Well, history lesson: I beat you for the PWW US title five years ago and I have a pinfall victory over you here as well. I'm not the one trying to over compensate for being less of a man. Thats you. You cant keep your old ladies attention and keep her form whoring around so you need gold to show how big of a man you are. Well Mr. Blake, you aren't going to get it. You've stolen a lot from me, including a friendship and damn it if I don't collect on your ass on Sunday.
Kevin: yes you did just wake me up.
Burns: Sorry man. I swear I'm not insane but we travel a lot and I do whatever it takes to pass the time. Sadly that includes talking out loud when nobody is listening.
Kevin: so when are we going to talk about the feud?
Burns: this again? You know what? I don't know if its the delirium from driving all night or because you are growing on me but fine let's talk. Where should we begins?
Kevin takes out the camera and shuffles through some papers before hitting record.
Kevin: we this all began when you guys lost the tag titles in a match with dirty deal.
Burns: ah yes. The awesome match where Dirty Deal promised to hang us by the neck and instead put my HAND in the noose. LAME. I didn't think they would cop out like that. I didn't expect it. It was guaranteed to be a blood bath and there was supposed to be a hanging but neither happened. I got a noose around my hand. They really used the “hang by any limb” thing to their advantage. You know When I beat Mark Evil for the Xtreme title I could have won right away by kicking him in the balls twice in a room when the bell rang but I didn't. We went full throttle bell to bell and earned out paycheck that night. Dirt Deal did nothing short of cheat the fans and Burning Angels out a a great match.
Kevin: I know a ton of people who feel the same way. Then after that loss Angel expressed himself in a rather unfortunate way and needless to say the two of you have no intention of working it out.
Burns clenches his teeth together and holds the steering wheel tighter until his knuckles turn white.
Burns: Yea I recall that. That bastard handled himself like a child. He wants to blame me for ALL our losses like he does not understand the concept of tag teaming. I was there for him at every pin attempt to save him. I was there to make sure nobody hung him that night. He wants to be the big star and get all the pins so he can claim I never did anything and try to hold something over me. That is NOT what being a partner to someone is all about. Its synergy its give and take. If he had a problem with something I did he should have told me about it, helped me out or something. But that douche chose another path and I cant say I have any sympathy for what happens when I beat him.
Kevin: So you two were pretty close up until that point and then nothing?
Burns: pretty much. There was tension after the loss to Smokin' Aces but before that we were practicably best friends. We had fun pranking Mike, tearing about town and dominating in the ring. We were nearly inseparable until then. He was the brother I never had. You know growing up with just a sister was tough and nothing against her but there is a companionship I knew I was missing out on. I channeled that need for attention into a wrestling career and had my face seen all over the world but I never gained the kind of friendship I needed until Angel and I reconnected and combined forces. I never dreamed that a guy I fought in PWW would be my partner all these years later but it seemed like such a fit. Then it all fell to pieces. I know he cant handle that I took a piece of gold from him years ago in a promotion most people have never heard of.
I should have seen it coming. Its like dating a girl who you know has cheated on every boyfriend she ever had and expecting it to be different. Thinking that she will change for you. I thought the same about Angel. I knew he would turn on his own grandma if it meant making himself look better but for some reason I thought being teamed with me and the mountain of success we had was enough for him. I was wrong. It seems fitting that I beat him for the US title all those years ago in PWW and now I will stop him from getting a shot at the National title, which is a close equivalent.
Burns expression turns into a long face and he doesn't seem himself. Kevin stops filming and puts the camera down.
Kevin: Ive been down that road man. Well, mine was actually the girl situation. I feel ya man.
Burns: Thanks Kev. Listen I am exhausted. We need to stop off for some Z's. Theres a place ahead that looks alright.
The vehicle hangs a left and pulls in under a neon sign that says “vacancy.”
NEXT SCENE
Its checkout time and Burns is loading his bags into the rental when a car rolls up into the lot right next to him. The man inside step outs and it is Burns' cohort and associate JP Rush. He is all smiles and greets Phil with a handshake. Kevin walks out and reaches into the car, causing JP to believe its a crazed man robbing Phil but the tensions are soon calmed by the voice of reason. JP has some big news, as is obvious by the adrenaline rush that caused him over react and the enormous smile.
Burns: alright tell me what you ambushed me at this motel for. I know something is up.
JP: Yea sorry but I knew over the phone wasn't enough. I, your very own student, have been signed by New Championship Wrestling!
Burns is obviously proud as he reaches in for a handshake/hug and pats his friend on the back.
Burns: Thats strange though, you haven't had a match on TV in like a year and and other than having my back you haven't been doing much but training and traveling with me.
JP: thats what I thought but when I went to sign they said to thank the former tag champ for making calls and getting it done. I figured that was you.
Burns slams the car door shut.
Burns: nope, not me. I guess uncle Angel saves the day. Always having to show me up and get the attention. Be sure to thank him. I guess If I kissed Chris Diamonds ass I would have the ear of the entire staff too. Next thing you know you will be getting main even matches handed to you. I bet Keybo, Sampson, Bourne, and Diamond are all enjoying the payoff he gave them to make this happen.
JP: hey hold up, man. You don't think I could accomplish this on my own? Ive been breaking my back and sweating my ass off for months. I work dark matches, send in tapes to the offices and you want to blame this on Angel trying to overshadow you?
Burns: dude I'm not saying you cant do this by yourself I am saying that you obviously didn't. This is too convenient. He wants to prove that not only am I a terrible tag team partner but that I am not a valuable part of the nCw community. Yea I could have went to Bourne and whispered a few things about being childhood friends and gotten a permanent deal for you but I don't play that game. This is what this is to Angel, a *** damn game.
JP turns around and walks to his car, flinging open the door. He looks Phil dead in the eyes with a look that says “I am trying with all I have to not punch this guy in the face.”
JP: I came here to tell you something I thought you would be proud of and you throw it in my face. Philip Burns you have a lot of nerve talking to me like that. You may have pulled me up from obscurity but I hope to god Angel sends you back to it. Go to hell you self centered bastard.
JP gets in the car and tears out of the parking lot like a bat out of hell. Burns looks down at the ground and makes a fist, smacking the car as Kevin looks on in terror.
Burns: you're driving jack ass.
The enter the car and head out on the open road to the arena. Fade to black.
It wasn't enough to make me look like a fool for losing the tag titles was it? You have to show me up at every single turn don't you Angel? Well, history lesson: I beat you for the PWW US title five years ago and I have a pinfall victory over you here as well. I'm not the one trying to over compensate for being less of a man. Thats you. You cant keep your old ladies attention and keep her form whoring around so you need gold to show how big of a man you are. Well Mr. Blake, you aren't going to get it. You've stolen a lot from me, including a friendship and damn it if I don't collect on your ass on Sunday.