Post by Night Rider on Nov 6, 2018 23:28:49 GMT -5
It was getting late. He felt like he was going to explode. The cleaning crew had already come and gone a long time ago. He was fully dressed and ready to go. Still he sat there on the hardwood bench in front of his locker contemplating his future. He couldn't believe he had lost another match. And at Helloween! He was the Night Rider! Sure, there were options. He could always leave and head for the XWF or another organization but what would that prove? Nothing but everyone else right who thought he would run at the first hint of difficulty. He would still be the same person, doing the same things, and expecting a different outcome. Some would call that insanity.
Maybe he was insane. Who else would kill their own parents just because they were being spanked a little excessively? Does that make him a bad person for the rest of his life? He had heard the cheers when he was defeated at Helloween. For some reason it really bothered him. He had never been worried about their cheering him but why did their boos disturb him like they did? Maybe he needed to make a change and not worry so much about who he can kill next to satisfy his blood lust and start worrying a little more about what was going on inside the ring.
Even if he wanted to change how could he do it? He was who he was. From the day he was born all he had known was pain and torment. From his parents and everyone else who thought they could get away with it. Then he started getting bigger and stronger and he started dishing out his own punishment. It felt good being in control and not having to worry anymore. He was the big dog and no one could fuck with him. He became a bodyguard and then started wrestling on his own. He was good at it and won multiple championships.
Then he settled down in the WCF and had a pretty good run for a while. But things were different there. He wasn't the big dog anymore and had to fight for everything he did get. Sure, he got lucky and teamed with a couple of World Champion caliber partners and won the tag team championships. He was no slouch though and he always did everything he could do. Sometimes he felt cheated and didn't think he was getting a fair shake. Only to leave and always return. He had bled and sweat for this organization and he would be damned if he would let some loss run him off.
He did feel like he needed to make a change though. He in fact needed to chill out and stop getting so enraged over everything. It was time he started to enjoy life a little bit more while he still can. He had not only himself but his son Johnny to think about also. What kind of a role model did he want to be for his son? The choice was his. It was up to him to somehow make what ever changes needed to be made. No one else could do it for him. It was obvious that what he was doing just wasn't working for him.
He shook his head as if to shake it off and stood up to walk out. One way or another he would try to be a better person. Even if it ended up killing him. He reached inside his jacket pocket and took out his cell phone. He turned it on and waited for the madness to begin. It wasn't long before the missed calls and messages began to register. He let them all finish before closing them out. He would deal with them later. Right now he just wanted to head back to the hotel, hit the shower, and get a good nights sleep.
He awoke to the sound of someone screaming and shouting obscenities. He looked outside the window and saw a couple arguing. His first impulse was to go out and rip their tongue out of their mouth to shut them up. He fought it though and rolled back over to relax a little before getting up. He wanted to head to the gym and get a good workout in. Maybe he would even swim a few laps to help stretch out his aching muscles. His loss at Helloween still bothered him. He should have seen that roll up coming and been able to block it. He was smarter than that.
Oh well shit happens. He never really was one to keep track of won lost records anyway. He had no ideal even what his was since he returned. All that mattered to him was that he went out there and gave it everything he had. He didn't feel like he was able to do that at Helloween and felt cheated! He didn't like feeling that way. It was all new to him. At least he hoped whoever he was facing net would stand up and fight him like a man and not take some pussy ass way out! He figured the card would already be posted on the website but he would deal with that when he was ready.
He took a quick shower to wash the sleep out of his body and ate a quick breakfast before heading down to the hotels gym. It was one thing he looked for in a hotel. It had to have that and a pool or he wasn't staying there. Unless he was hiding out, then he wasn't worried about it. There was nothing like a good workout with the weights to get the blood pumping. He worked the anger out of his system and then swam a few laps until his arms felt like they would fall off. That was why he was able to do the things he did in the ring, because he kept himself in top shape at all times. He had to because it was all he had.
It was getting close to supper time before he left so he decided to stop at the restaurant to have a bite to eat. He sat down at his customary table in the back and the waitress came over to take his order. After doing so she walked away and that was when he noticed them watching him. Two guys sat side by side at the counter and were staring back in his direction. He tried ignoring them until one got up and walked back towards where he was seated. Night Rider just shook his head. He could tell by the look on the guys face that this wasn't going to end well.
Big Ted
Well, look who we have here. It's none other than Night Rider. Hey Night you lost pretty quick yesterday. I saw that fake shit. You suck dude! You don't look so tough to me. I bet I can kick your ass!
Night Rider looked at the guy and tried sizing him up. Sure, the guy was big and probably tough but he was nothing compared to him. He would hurt the poor guy if he let his temper get out of control. He tried to reason with Big Ted.
Night Rider
Look dude, I don't want any trouble. I'm just trying to have a nice quiet meal here. Why don't you go and do the same. That way no one gets hurt.
Big Ted
If anyone is going to get hurt here it's going to be you. I don't care if you were looking for trouble or not, you found it!
The guy threw a right hook from out of nowhere and connected with Night Riders head. Night Rider backed up a bit and smiled at the guy. Big Ted started to throw another punch but saw the look in Night Riders eyes and started to back up a little bit. Night Rider started to hit him back but decided against it. Instead he watched and hoped Big Ted would play it smart and keep backing up. The punch hadn't fazed him one bit. For as big as the guy was he threw a punch like a bitch. In fact, he knew bitches that hit harder than Big Ted.
Night Rider
Today is your lucky day Big Ted! Yesterday I would have stomped a mud hole up your ass and then driven through it. I'm trying to cut down on the violence though. Remember that the next time you decide to fuck with someone. Go on, get the hell out of here.
Big Ted turned and walked quickly back to the counter and sat down. The guy next to him looked back and Big Ted elbowed him in the ribs to make him look away. Night Rider smiled as the waitress brought him his meal.
Jolene
Hi, I'm Jolene. Would you like a refill on your coffee sir? I saw what you did there and that took a lot of guts. That guy is always in here starting trouble and usually ends up getting his butt kicked. He's some relation to the owner though so they keep letting him in. I stay away from him. He gives me the creeps.
Night Rider
Some more coffee would be fine thanks. My name is Night Rider. Let's just say today was his lucky day. Hopefully he'll think twice before messing with the next person. Jolene, that's a pretty name. Reminds me of the song Dolly Parton sang. She was one of my Mothers favorite singers.
Jolene
Thank you, Night Rider. I was actually named after her. My mother was from Tennessee. Hey listen. I get off in a few hours. Would you like to have a drink or something?
Night Rider
I would love to. How about we make it for eight?
Jolene
That would be perfect. I'll write my number down so you can call for the address. It's nice meeting you Night Rider.
Night Rider
It was a pleasure meeting you also.
He smiled as he watched her walk away. She was about 5'4" and probably weighed less than a hundred pounds. She had long brown hair and a thin waist that led down to one nice firm ass. He hadn't really paid as much attention to the front because he was hypnotized by her beautiful green eyes. They had a sparkle to them that just dazzled him. She brought him more coffee and smiled at him as she placed a piece of paper on his table with the bill. After eating he took out enough for the bill plus a generous tip for Jolene. He picked up the piece of paper and headed out just as a light drizzle started to fall.
He had one stop to make while he was out before heading back to his room to get ready. He walked a couple blocks down the street to where he saw the library. They were still open and would be for a while. He logged on to their computer system and navigated to the WCF web site. It was time he took a look at who he would be facing next, ready or not. It took forever for the web page to load and when it did he just about dropped his own load.
Someone must really be out to get him. Talk about jumping from the frying pan into the fire! Now he had the pleasure of travelling all the way down to friggin Mobile, Alabama just to take on Odin Balfore! Holy shit batman! He didn't know who the hell he pissed off but they were sure trying to rid themselves of his poison. Oh well, what can you do. He thought about it and couldn't remember if the two of them ever faced off one on one or not. He was sure if they did it was probably why he couldn't remember.
Odin Balfore was one of the most predominate and decorated figures in WCF history. He was both loved and hated at the same time. The guy even ran the organization for a while and did one hell of a job doing so. He had nothing but respect for the five time and current WCF World Champion. He knew all of the ins and outs of professional wrestling and was one of the toughest SOB's around when you riled him up. How do you battle against someone like that? All of them have tried, from Jeff Purse to Bonnie Blue and everyone in between. Yeah sure they may get an occasional win over him but not very many.
About the best he could hope for is to somehow outlast Odin and wear him down enough for a pin. He was too smart to overpower or try to out maneuver him. Most importantly though, he had to stay out of Odin's submission holds and finishers. Once he hits them more times than not he gets the win. Of course, no one is invincible. No one thought anyone would beat Mike Tyson until Buster Douglas and Evander Holyfield came along. Not that he was their caliber but you never know what can happen. How do you defeat a legend? You stand up and fight him like a man until there is no more fight left in you.
After finishing his research and jotting down a few notes he headed back to the hotel to get ready for his date with Jolene. He was nervous for some reason. Besides that he felt funny inside whenever he thought about her. No, it wasn't about sex. It was so much more than that. It didn't make sense though. He didn't have time for a long distance relationship and he couldn't ask her to leave everything behind to go with him. He would just have to play it by ear and see how it goes. He took out his cell phone and punched in the number she gave him. She answered and gave him the address.
He rode his Night Rod special to the Hertz rental and rented a 2016 Chevy Malibu. He figured it would be a little more comfortable than the back of his bike. Especially if the mist kept coming down. He pulled into her driveway just as she was coming out the front door. He got out and opened the door for her then got back into the car. She had a light blue jacket on and a pair of jeans that really accentuated her assets. She was even more beautiful than he remembered. She smiled and he could feel his heart melting.
Jolene
I was worried that you wouldn't call me. I can't explain it but I felt a connection between us when we met. I usually don't ask customers out like that.
Night Rider
I know what you mean. I felt the same thing. I'm just not too sure about the timing.
Jolene
What do you mean? You're not married are you?
Night Rider
No, nothing like that. It's just, I'm a professional wrestler and I travel a lot. Right Now I'm getting ready to head out to Mobile, Alabama for our next event.
Jolene
Wow, that must really be exciting. I always wanted to travel but got stuck in that dead end waitress job. The owners are nothing but a bunch of greedy asses who don't give a crap about their employees. I don't know why I stayed here so long. I'm originally from Tennessee. I got stuck here a few years back when my ex left me with a broken down vehicle and a cleared out bank account. I had to take the waitress job to keep from working the streets.
Night Rider
It sounds like your ex was a real winner. Where would you like to go?
Jolene
I know a nice place a little further down the road here and to the left. It's a lot better place than where I am at.
They pulled into the restaurant parking lot and walked inside. A waitress led them to a table and seated them before taking their order for drinks and disappearing.
Jolene
Who will you be wrestling against?
Night Rider
I'll be facing the current world champion in a non title match. If I somehow beat him maybe I will actually earn a title shot. The guy is tough though and hard to beat.
Jolene
I'm sure that you could find a way. Especially seeing how you handled big ted back at the diner.
Night Rider
I'm sure going to try.
The two of them talked over dinner and a bottle of wine before leaving the restaurant and heading back to her place where they talked until the wee hours of the morning. Night Rider tried not to let anything bother him but he knew he was going to be in for one hell of a battle when he steps into the ring against Odin the great!
