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AF12: Darren Bull vs. Joe Mason

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Mason: A Signet Classic

Dramatis Personae

• Joe Mason- our main character and hero
• David Richman- Oil baron, manager of Mason
• Tony- The stuffed tiger
• Rose- the maid

ACT I

[Scene is set at the home of David Richman, where Joe Mason has slumbered for a time in the guest room. Mason is currently in his bed, asleep, where maid Rose and Richman wait. Tony is shown on a nightstand nearby, seeming to watch Mason.]

Has this one awakened as of yet?

Nay, my lord; he hath slept the entire time he hath been here.

[Sighs] Well, it is my hope that soon he awakens. He need not miss another match.

[Exit David Richman and Rose. The scenery then changes to Joe’s slumber, in which he dreams. Joe is adjusting the antennae to his television, desperately looking for a TV show to watch. It is 10 P.M., and his mother and stepfather at this time are at a drug house in a nearby neighborhood. Finally, after fiddling with the antennae to the television for some time, he finds a local channel, showing an amateur wrestling tournament taking place at the New Orleans Arena. Mason is content with this channel, and goes into his bedroom and grabs his stuffed tiger, which he has named Tony and has dubbed his best friend, and settles back down on the couch to watch.]

This doth seem to be an interesting show to watch, right, Tony?

Wrestling doth peak my interest, friend.

[The “pair” continues to watch until it ends; Joe is absolutely mesmerized by the tournament, wishing to himself he could wrestle in that arena one day. Just as it goes off the air, the sound of a jalopy pulling up by the mobile home resounds throughout the area. Panicked, Joe quickly turns off the television, but it is too late as two figures appear. Mason expects his mother and stepfather; however, he instead looks into the face of David Richman in the place of Doug’s face, and his mother’s face replaced with a skull. Joe Mason screams and awakens, reality returning, as he finds himself in the bed.]

What is my location? Is anyone there? Somebody, speak unto me!

[Enter Rose and Richman.]

You are awakened! Happy am I!

It is a wonderful thing that you have returned to us. We had thought for a time we had lost you.

Lost me? How could I be lost? What hath happened that I should be? And why do we speak in this tongue?

This tongue of old? I haven’t the slightest idea- perhaps a figment of your imagination, I presume.

We talked in such a manner when I was a child.

[Joe and David simultaneously look at Rose in befuddled manners. Exit Rose.]

Well, here am I to bring you good tidings of great joy- you have a match on the twelfth of Aftershock.

Glad I am, but my question remains unanswered. Why do I be bed-ridden?

I only know what I saw, my young friend…

Aftershock 11 said:
We see that someone is calling out for help as Johnny Scumm and Joe Mason are unconscious with Barbosa sitting in-between the two with his back against the wall and his legs out-stretched with a blank look on his face. More people arrive on the scene to help the two competitors with one of the referees going up to Barbosa.

Did you do this?

Barbosa has an emotionless expression on his face and does not respond. The referee keeps watch on Barbosa as everyone else tends to Scumm and Mason.

Barbosa hath done this cruel thing? Blasphemy! An outrage! Bad, even! This man should not present himself to WZCW!

Yes, it is a terrible thing indeed, but let us not forget Scumm.

I care not for Johnny Scumm. At least he will be missed, as I doubt I have been.

What do you go on about? The crowd knows not well who you are, as you are a fresh talent of sorts!

Fresh talent? These people saw well who I am when I faced the one called Derek Jacobs! Cheered me on, that they did. I see not your point, as it is moot. All those know who I am, and yet they care not! Who has longed for my return? Name me even one person!

I have missed you, friend.

[Joe looks over to Tony, who is still on the nightstand, staring longingly at Joe. In the midst of his complete frustration, Mason grabs Tony, opens the guest bedroom window, and tosses him out.]

Why have you done this?

Stand aside- I must face my next opponent on my own.

Yet you know not who your opponent is.

Then who is he?

The one they call Darren Bull.

Bull. [Mason’s eyes light up like a fire, raging with bitter hatred.] The one that cost me my chance at the Mayhem title. Justice will be served. I will destroy every atom of his person! He will succumb unto my submission!

You must calm down, Joe.

I need not calming! I need vengeance! And after this… a new start. I will begin a new era. I will find someone to assist me in my times of need, one who is better than thee.

Then why do you say you must face-

SILENCE! [Richman backs down in fear.] I don’t need you any longer. Good day, my former friend.

[Mason walks out of the room and out of the house, leaving Richman alone in the bedroom.]

…Good day, my stepson.

[Exeunt.]
 
“Untrustworthy, Unreliable, and Who Again”

We are in the locker room area of AF 12. Inside can been seen the “The Best” Darren Bull. He is sitting down in a bench.

Shit. My head still hurts from Redemption. Even with the week off I can’t seem to feel like I was someone else. I felt as if I was some alien or genetic freak for a week. You know what I mean.

It seems there is someone else in the room with our hero, Darren.

???: I get what you are saying. Let me tell you something. When I was about your age and a bit younger, the only thing I cared about was parties, girls, and drugs.

It turns out to be Darren’s father; Jake T. Bull. He is sitting down in a steel chair.

So, what should I do, dad?

Take my advice for once and mature a little. Look at you. In the short week and half I was gone with your buddy, you changed. You can think like in the past. I know I’m bother to you, but let me remind I want to make a difference for the better. You wanna know when I changed, Darren?

When?

During my jail time.

So, it took you how long to change you ways? Over 40 years to realize that partying, drugs, and girls aren’t the most important things in life.

That’s right. The thing that’s important to me now is you.

It could be seen a tear in Darren’s eye. He quickly wipes the tear off his face.

Are you crying, Darren?

No, you old bag. So, you are saying is that I need to mature?

That’s right. Don’t you want a title around your waist. Hell even that Rodgers kid has one.

True. I need to start acting more responsible. But, enough about this stupid felling shit. Let’s talk about my match and my opponent.

Shall we.

Out takes out Jake his laptop from under his chair. He places next to Darren in the bench.

Okay. Do you know who your opponent for tonight will be?

Yes. I think his name is Joe Mason. His sounds familiar, but I don’t remember. You got anything on him.

Sure do. Joe Mason was signed to WrestleZone Championship Wrestling not too long ago. I think this might be his second or third time coming back. The guy has been on and off again.

Oh yeah. If I remember right the guy was in the relay match as well.

That’s right. That was one of his returns back to WZCW. Guess who pinned him in that match?

Me?

Yup.

So, how did he leave last time.

The first time he went MIA and this around he got the living day lights off of him by Barbosa. He was found blooded up along with fellow WZCW Johnny Scumm. Rumor has it he might return as well.

I don’t care about Scumm right now. I just realized that Drake Callahan has a point. That there is a conspiracy in WZCW.

Why do you say that?

Well, look at it dad. First, the Mayhem champion ain’t defending his title every time he is in a singles match. If I were champion that title would be defended weekly. In every show. Not whenever he wants to defend it.

I get your grip son. However, let us concentrate on the task in hand first. Then this people will see that you will be the next champion. Hell you are even disgust for the Fantabulous Fifteen.

You are right. Is there any known weakness in Mason that should be aware of?

Yes. His three most common are his shyness.

Can’t talk. Who wants someone without promo skills.

His second is inexperienced with extreme matches.

So, he can’t even fight in a mayhem match.

His last weakness is the fact he will not see a shot from behind coming. He pays attention to something else.

So, a sucker punch to the head can take him out.

Our posterboy then gets up from where he was sitting.

Wait. I also found he has some strengths that he can use against you.

Fine. What are they?

One of them is his technical skills.

….

Second, can absorb lots of pain.

….

Finally, he says that he is an expert in submissions.

Instead of remaining silent this time Darren laughs real hard.

Really? That is all. Technical skills? Anyone can do that. What so technical about him? An armbar? He can take in some pain. Good for him. However, his lack of attention can easily disagree with that. Submission expert? Good luck because I also know some submissions.

Well, it seems you have it covered.

Yeah I do.

Darren then walks to the door, before stopping as soon as he opens it.

Hey, um… thanks for listing and helping out dad.

Anytime.

Our here now leaves in order to defeat the evil Mason.

There is a change in my son.

 
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