Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2015 7:31:31 GMT -6
The Dragon’s Flame Chapter 1
Kaupena Yoon and his entourage were walking through the airport in Chicago. He was dressed in his trademarked “The Dragon” hoodie with the hood pulled up obscuring his face. He was surrounded by a camera crew as well as a lot of suited officials. The officials were all serious looking and were keeping an eye on the entire group.
“So Kaupena,” Yolandi said. “Do we have to have this camera crew follow us all the time? Now that you have signed on as a roster member of New Edge Wrestling is this part of your contract?”
“Everyone is doing reality television these days baby,” Kaupena said. “So New Edge Wrestling is milking it for what they can get from the system? This camera crew will follow us around for a bit to see what it’s like to be a part of New Edge Wrestling. They are supposed to be doing it with a lot of roster in the locker room and broadcasting it on their website. They are going with me as what better way to get ratings than a new up and coming wrestler from Hawaii? And plus I’d done everything I could in hSw.”
“What have we said about insulting the competition?” The producer’s voice was tinny in his ear. “New Edge Wrestling is the pioneers in this industry Kaupena but you shouldn’t forget where you came from. We want your product to be up there with the likes of Roger Wright or Rob Riot.”
Kaupena smiled. “Kaupena Yoon is in New Edge Wrestling, what more do you want? The Dragon’s fans will be able to tune in to see the Hawaiian Sensation fly through the sky perfectly. hSw is history. Osiris’s promotion is no more. What more do you want me to say?”
“You know the rules Kaupena.” The producer said. “When you’re miked and in the field you need to think before you speak.”
Kassidy squinted at Kaupena. “This is a weird city Kaupena. Why has Jesse brought us here? This is a bit too much commercialised for an island girl like me; Too many big skyscrapers. So what is the plan of action?”
Kaupena smirked. “Kassidy. Plan is for you to spend five more minutes in makeup honey. And then after these nice officials take us for a guided trip around their city for publicity shots for the website they will probably take us to our accommodation so we can get settled in before my reality kicks off in New Edge. I’ve got a match at their special Ignite. 200th edition girls, now that’s some going.”
Yolandi nodded, “True that. I can see why they’ve called for you brah. There is no one of you ilk in New Edge. No one has your skills in that wrestling ring. But they’ve signed you to some gimmick match for your debut? What’s up with that? Do they not see that you are a wrestler not some glorified free runner?”
“Think of the ratings.” Kassidy said. “This is the 200th episode and could put the Dragon on the map on the mainland. We could be making headlines of our own. Think, if Kaupena wins this match he gets to main event NEW: Demented for the NEW World Heavyweight Championship.”
Kaupena turned and looked at Kassidy. “Really? REALLY? IF I win? I will not have a chance in your eyes……..”
Kassidy interrupted her friend, “I know you can but these guys are mostly seasoned veterans.”
Kaupena looked at Kassidy from under his hood. “Don’t interrupt me honey. I was saying that it is good to be main streaming in our first big American promotion. With even a slight glimmer of a chance of main eventing a New Edge Wrestling pay per view I will be taking it.”
“Eh”, the cameraman cleared his throat. “I just want to remind everybody that you need to do more than stand around arguing if you want to get viewers.………………..”
It had been New Edge Wrestling’s idea to turn it’s wrestlers into a reality show, and it did seem like a good idea at the time but now it was getting on Kaupena’s last nerve. He was nervous about his debut and that’s how it showed. People didn’t really know who the Dragon was as he portrayed it on hSw’s shows but this was the big time and he wanted to make a good impression.
Kaupena was on his feet and walked away. The man hefted his camera, preparing to follow him.
“Come on,” Kaupena said to his entourage. “I need to get to the hotel so I can check how much publicity they want me to do. I can’t believe I got the chance that I have wanted for a long time.”
Kassidy nodded. “Hawaii, Japan and Mexico were too small for someone with your talents. You needed to get signed by an American promotion; Anyway what you going to do about your opponents here?”
Kaupena laughed as he walked through the airport. “Good question. Roger Wright will probably be flapping his gums to the nearest New Edge Wrestling film crew mentioning something about being screwed out of his World Championship belt at NEW: Tension in Texas by Blair. I used to watch him wrestle on television when I was a kid. It will be an honour to wrestle him. Most of the others in the match are non-entities to me which doesn’t mean they are not talented but it is Roger Wright brah.”
He turned and looked at Kassidy ignoring the camera crew getting right in their faces.
“I say it more like that I will bring out the best in my opponents,” Kaupena said. “I will push them to the limits of their skills, and we will have the best match of the night.”
Kassidy smirked. She knew how to push the right buttons with him and enjoyed it. “What about Stone, Impact and Drimstone?”
Kaupena shrugged. “The wrestling industry needs journeymen like them; they travel around the world elevating the talent that they are in the ring with but always on the cusp of greatness. Wrestling needs people like that. Austin Impact will probably just come out with some high-brow witty banter about the way he should be champion but then fall short as he seems to do a lot.”
He caressed the side of her face.
“Haven, Vastrix and James who knows what they will bring to the match,” Kaupena said. “But just look at that main event. It is open season on Blair Buchanon. Do you really think she stands a chance of retaining?”
“We should take a look at this tower you’re going to be flying down from,” Yolandi said. “Have we got hold of a parachute yet?”
“Parachute is a good idea,” Kaupena said. “Blair will need to bring her best to prove the world wrong. Which reminds me her husband of sort will probably just go off on some incoherent rant which had some point that dogs would be the only one able to pick up the frequency of it about winning belt but falling short once again. Well that man seems to have choked more times than anyone at big time matches. But to the hotel we go as I’ve got some words to say to my opponents.”
The camera panned up to see a dark room. A black, red and silver mask was sitting on top of a post staring forwards. Two burning torches are on either side of the mask. A figure sat with his back to the camera. He was illuminated by the fire but his face cannot be seen by it.
It is Kaupena Yoon aka the Dragon, latest signing by the wrestling promotion New Edge Wrestling.
"Aloha kakahiaka,” Kaupena said. “So brah, the Dragon gets his debut not only for one of the biggest wrestling promotions on the mainland but with New Edge Wrestling I am getting to be seen by many of my fans on the big screen for the first time. Hawaii has been good to me and I leave hSw on a high after my match with Ragnarok but I get to debut on the 200th edition of Ignite."
He was dressed in a new black "The Dragon" T-shirt and black trousers. His hair is shaved and he has been working out as he sweats under the light, which runs down his back.
“I have come to the mainland for many things,” he said. “One being that this is the home of the Styles family. In hSw my illustrious career was sullied by one man. Christopher Styles; a self-proclaimed wrestler who has lived off of the coat tail of his brother Jesse. Pomaika`I Christopher, Pomaika`I Christopher. You spoilt my unblemished time in hSw. It was a criminal act you beating me there; So much of a criminal act that I should talk to my boys at Da Kine Bail Bond. Dog and his family would have a field day with Christopher Styles. Only problem is that he’d fit in well with them. Christopher Styles could be one of Dog’s sons don’t you think?"
Kaupena Yoon stands up and walks towards the mask. He looked directly at it.
"I, Kaupena Yoon will show my fans what a luchador from Hawaii can do brah,” he said. "You see I have come to New Edge Wrestling at the right time it would seem. It is like a phoenix, coming out of the flames in a kind of resurrection and they need someone of the Dragon’s calibre to bring it into NOW.”
He caressed the mask with his fingers.
"The Dragon will not let the fact that some of these talents in the match have been wrestling for decades affect him,” he said. “He will show that New Edge Wrestling’s best talent is from Hawaii. Have you been to our beautiful island and seen the talent there? Have you? I will be making more than a name for myself at Ignite 200 as it is all about the deeds you will do to be the man. And that deed will be that Kaupena Yoon will be the number one contender for the NEW World Heavyweight Championship belt and take it at NEW: Demented."
He picked up the mask.
"I will demonstrate to all my Little Dragon’s out there what it is like to put a professional wrestler in the ring with what people are saying is a glorified stuntmen who sponge off of past glories to keep in the business,” he said. “I will fly around in this match bringing a glorified beating to whichever of the fellow wrestlers get in my path because quite frankly I can.”
A smile appeared on Kaupena Yoon's face even though it is only his teeth that are visible in the torch light.
"I cannot believe that our anarchised ways will be let loose within the confines of that sky scraper,” Kaupena said. “I believe in Jesse’s vision in this match but with some of those competing in it is a big leap of faith. I will slay all of those that stand against the Dragon so will you be one of those who will be slayed."
He pulled off his t-shirt to reveal the scarred and tattooed torso of Kaupena Yoon.
"And Kaupena Yoon is what will make New Edge Wrestling the place to be once again,” he said. ”Not those Hunter Valentyne’s or Rob Riot’s or even those Johnny Stylez. Hell, more than that, you look at me and all you see is a masked man.... A crazy warrior, a madman who does extreme damage whilst flying around the ring. I will make my name synonymous with this country as much as any other man on our roster; Soon to be known as the best wrestler of all time in New Edge Wrestling."
His face was bathed in shadows.
"The Dragon’s flames will set the whole of Chicago alight with its flamboyant skills of acrobatics and daring,” he said. “My opponents pale in existence when it comes to my skills within the ring..."
He shook his head.
"And with this match,” Kaupena said, ”people will come to fear not only what will be done, but more importantly fear ME!"
Kaupena Yoon visibly paused, switching gears mentally before reaching for his mask and pulled it on. He adjusted the straps at the back tightening it.
“I promise that after this show in Chicago you are not going to be talking about any of the other match,” the Dragon said. “Hell you’ll probably not even be talking about any other wrestler because……."
He looked directly into the camera lens, drilling into the souls of the viewers.
"It is all about the Dragon,” he said. “They will be talking about me at the water coolers, Kaupena Yoon, the famous Hawaiian wrestler, the Dragon! One way or another I'm going to take the war to New Edge Wrestling because the Hawaiian Sensation is here!"
The torches go out.
“So Kaupena,” Yolandi said. “Do we have to have this camera crew follow us all the time? Now that you have signed on as a roster member of New Edge Wrestling is this part of your contract?”
“Everyone is doing reality television these days baby,” Kaupena said. “So New Edge Wrestling is milking it for what they can get from the system? This camera crew will follow us around for a bit to see what it’s like to be a part of New Edge Wrestling. They are supposed to be doing it with a lot of roster in the locker room and broadcasting it on their website. They are going with me as what better way to get ratings than a new up and coming wrestler from Hawaii? And plus I’d done everything I could in hSw.”
“What have we said about insulting the competition?” The producer’s voice was tinny in his ear. “New Edge Wrestling is the pioneers in this industry Kaupena but you shouldn’t forget where you came from. We want your product to be up there with the likes of Roger Wright or Rob Riot.”
Kaupena smiled. “Kaupena Yoon is in New Edge Wrestling, what more do you want? The Dragon’s fans will be able to tune in to see the Hawaiian Sensation fly through the sky perfectly. hSw is history. Osiris’s promotion is no more. What more do you want me to say?”
“You know the rules Kaupena.” The producer said. “When you’re miked and in the field you need to think before you speak.”
Kassidy squinted at Kaupena. “This is a weird city Kaupena. Why has Jesse brought us here? This is a bit too much commercialised for an island girl like me; Too many big skyscrapers. So what is the plan of action?”
Kaupena smirked. “Kassidy. Plan is for you to spend five more minutes in makeup honey. And then after these nice officials take us for a guided trip around their city for publicity shots for the website they will probably take us to our accommodation so we can get settled in before my reality kicks off in New Edge. I’ve got a match at their special Ignite. 200th edition girls, now that’s some going.”
Yolandi nodded, “True that. I can see why they’ve called for you brah. There is no one of you ilk in New Edge. No one has your skills in that wrestling ring. But they’ve signed you to some gimmick match for your debut? What’s up with that? Do they not see that you are a wrestler not some glorified free runner?”
“Think of the ratings.” Kassidy said. “This is the 200th episode and could put the Dragon on the map on the mainland. We could be making headlines of our own. Think, if Kaupena wins this match he gets to main event NEW: Demented for the NEW World Heavyweight Championship.”
Kaupena turned and looked at Kassidy. “Really? REALLY? IF I win? I will not have a chance in your eyes……..”
Kassidy interrupted her friend, “I know you can but these guys are mostly seasoned veterans.”
Kaupena looked at Kassidy from under his hood. “Don’t interrupt me honey. I was saying that it is good to be main streaming in our first big American promotion. With even a slight glimmer of a chance of main eventing a New Edge Wrestling pay per view I will be taking it.”
“Eh”, the cameraman cleared his throat. “I just want to remind everybody that you need to do more than stand around arguing if you want to get viewers.………………..”
It had been New Edge Wrestling’s idea to turn it’s wrestlers into a reality show, and it did seem like a good idea at the time but now it was getting on Kaupena’s last nerve. He was nervous about his debut and that’s how it showed. People didn’t really know who the Dragon was as he portrayed it on hSw’s shows but this was the big time and he wanted to make a good impression.
Kaupena was on his feet and walked away. The man hefted his camera, preparing to follow him.
“Come on,” Kaupena said to his entourage. “I need to get to the hotel so I can check how much publicity they want me to do. I can’t believe I got the chance that I have wanted for a long time.”
Kassidy nodded. “Hawaii, Japan and Mexico were too small for someone with your talents. You needed to get signed by an American promotion; Anyway what you going to do about your opponents here?”
Kaupena laughed as he walked through the airport. “Good question. Roger Wright will probably be flapping his gums to the nearest New Edge Wrestling film crew mentioning something about being screwed out of his World Championship belt at NEW: Tension in Texas by Blair. I used to watch him wrestle on television when I was a kid. It will be an honour to wrestle him. Most of the others in the match are non-entities to me which doesn’t mean they are not talented but it is Roger Wright brah.”
He turned and looked at Kassidy ignoring the camera crew getting right in their faces.
“I say it more like that I will bring out the best in my opponents,” Kaupena said. “I will push them to the limits of their skills, and we will have the best match of the night.”
Kassidy smirked. She knew how to push the right buttons with him and enjoyed it. “What about Stone, Impact and Drimstone?”
Kaupena shrugged. “The wrestling industry needs journeymen like them; they travel around the world elevating the talent that they are in the ring with but always on the cusp of greatness. Wrestling needs people like that. Austin Impact will probably just come out with some high-brow witty banter about the way he should be champion but then fall short as he seems to do a lot.”
He caressed the side of her face.
“Haven, Vastrix and James who knows what they will bring to the match,” Kaupena said. “But just look at that main event. It is open season on Blair Buchanon. Do you really think she stands a chance of retaining?”
“We should take a look at this tower you’re going to be flying down from,” Yolandi said. “Have we got hold of a parachute yet?”
“Parachute is a good idea,” Kaupena said. “Blair will need to bring her best to prove the world wrong. Which reminds me her husband of sort will probably just go off on some incoherent rant which had some point that dogs would be the only one able to pick up the frequency of it about winning belt but falling short once again. Well that man seems to have choked more times than anyone at big time matches. But to the hotel we go as I’ve got some words to say to my opponents.”
The camera panned up to see a dark room. A black, red and silver mask was sitting on top of a post staring forwards. Two burning torches are on either side of the mask. A figure sat with his back to the camera. He was illuminated by the fire but his face cannot be seen by it.
It is Kaupena Yoon aka the Dragon, latest signing by the wrestling promotion New Edge Wrestling.
"Aloha kakahiaka,” Kaupena said. “So brah, the Dragon gets his debut not only for one of the biggest wrestling promotions on the mainland but with New Edge Wrestling I am getting to be seen by many of my fans on the big screen for the first time. Hawaii has been good to me and I leave hSw on a high after my match with Ragnarok but I get to debut on the 200th edition of Ignite."
He was dressed in a new black "The Dragon" T-shirt and black trousers. His hair is shaved and he has been working out as he sweats under the light, which runs down his back.
“I have come to the mainland for many things,” he said. “One being that this is the home of the Styles family. In hSw my illustrious career was sullied by one man. Christopher Styles; a self-proclaimed wrestler who has lived off of the coat tail of his brother Jesse. Pomaika`I Christopher, Pomaika`I Christopher. You spoilt my unblemished time in hSw. It was a criminal act you beating me there; So much of a criminal act that I should talk to my boys at Da Kine Bail Bond. Dog and his family would have a field day with Christopher Styles. Only problem is that he’d fit in well with them. Christopher Styles could be one of Dog’s sons don’t you think?"
Kaupena Yoon stands up and walks towards the mask. He looked directly at it.
"I, Kaupena Yoon will show my fans what a luchador from Hawaii can do brah,” he said. "You see I have come to New Edge Wrestling at the right time it would seem. It is like a phoenix, coming out of the flames in a kind of resurrection and they need someone of the Dragon’s calibre to bring it into NOW.”
He caressed the mask with his fingers.
"The Dragon will not let the fact that some of these talents in the match have been wrestling for decades affect him,” he said. “He will show that New Edge Wrestling’s best talent is from Hawaii. Have you been to our beautiful island and seen the talent there? Have you? I will be making more than a name for myself at Ignite 200 as it is all about the deeds you will do to be the man. And that deed will be that Kaupena Yoon will be the number one contender for the NEW World Heavyweight Championship belt and take it at NEW: Demented."
He picked up the mask.
"I will demonstrate to all my Little Dragon’s out there what it is like to put a professional wrestler in the ring with what people are saying is a glorified stuntmen who sponge off of past glories to keep in the business,” he said. “I will fly around in this match bringing a glorified beating to whichever of the fellow wrestlers get in my path because quite frankly I can.”
A smile appeared on Kaupena Yoon's face even though it is only his teeth that are visible in the torch light.
"I cannot believe that our anarchised ways will be let loose within the confines of that sky scraper,” Kaupena said. “I believe in Jesse’s vision in this match but with some of those competing in it is a big leap of faith. I will slay all of those that stand against the Dragon so will you be one of those who will be slayed."
He pulled off his t-shirt to reveal the scarred and tattooed torso of Kaupena Yoon.
"And Kaupena Yoon is what will make New Edge Wrestling the place to be once again,” he said. ”Not those Hunter Valentyne’s or Rob Riot’s or even those Johnny Stylez. Hell, more than that, you look at me and all you see is a masked man.... A crazy warrior, a madman who does extreme damage whilst flying around the ring. I will make my name synonymous with this country as much as any other man on our roster; Soon to be known as the best wrestler of all time in New Edge Wrestling."
His face was bathed in shadows.
"The Dragon’s flames will set the whole of Chicago alight with its flamboyant skills of acrobatics and daring,” he said. “My opponents pale in existence when it comes to my skills within the ring..."
He shook his head.
"And with this match,” Kaupena said, ”people will come to fear not only what will be done, but more importantly fear ME!"
Kaupena Yoon visibly paused, switching gears mentally before reaching for his mask and pulled it on. He adjusted the straps at the back tightening it.
“I promise that after this show in Chicago you are not going to be talking about any of the other match,” the Dragon said. “Hell you’ll probably not even be talking about any other wrestler because……."
He looked directly into the camera lens, drilling into the souls of the viewers.
"It is all about the Dragon,” he said. “They will be talking about me at the water coolers, Kaupena Yoon, the famous Hawaiian wrestler, the Dragon! One way or another I'm going to take the war to New Edge Wrestling because the Hawaiian Sensation is here!"
The torches go out.
Believe in yourself because you are the only one that exists
This is the ranting’s of your resident Dragon