Post by wrathofthestorm on Feb 2, 2021 15:13:17 GMT -6
We open on a shot of the Eiffel Tower. Well, not the real Eiffel Tower. It's the one in Las Vegas, so it's smaller, but to those who don't have the money to get to Paris, it's still impressive. Standing outside the structure are Thunder and Lightning, looking upwards at it.
Thunder - That's a long way up.
Lightning - It is.
Thunder - You know they have had earthquakes here before.
Lightning - I didn't know that.
Thunder - It's probably a smarter decision to stay down here instead of going up.
Lightning - Yeah, it's not because we're scared.
Thunder - Hell no. It's because we're intelligent.
Lightning - That's right. Should we just head to meet up with Jimmy?
Thunder - Let's do it. THUNDER!!
Lightning - LIGHTNING!!
The two wrestlers give one more look to the Eiffel Tower, then walk off, heading to the monorail. We cut away, reappearing in one of the greatest locations in Las Vegas, a true tourist attraction that everyone has to see at least once in their life.
Thunder and Lightning are inside the restaurant, already munching on some appetizers. It looks like they got a sampler of hand-battered chicken tenders, Caribbean egg rolls, and a spinach & artichoke dip. I am now hungry. But that's besides the point. The wrestlers usually aren't the type to splurge on appetizers, unless it's the only thing they were eating. But this time, the meal's apparently on their new sponsor, Jimmy Buffett, who nods to them as he watches them eat.
Jimmy Buffett - Enjoying the food, guys? They make some great chicken tenders here.
Thunder - *swallows* Delicious!
Lightning - Incredible!
Lightning goes for another chip for the dip, not wasting any food. Thunder's got another tender, ripping it apart with his bare hands to show that it's still hot. Mr. Buffett looks pleased, always enjoying the happiness of others.
Jimmy Buffett - So let's talk some business, boys. You know I'm happy to be sponsoring you in your wrestling careers in the GCWA and OCW. I see something very special in you two, that reminds me a little of me. There's talent there.
Both Thunder and Lightning are still busy eating, but they nod along with what Mr. Buffett is saying.
Jimmy Buffett - Mr. Zybala was kind enough to give you two a chance at becoming #1 contenders in Outsiders, against a new team they've got there. I think an army man and a spider lady? I'm not sure, but I think you can take them. But I felt that you needed a warm-up here at the beginning of the year, so I asked my old pal Ace to get you a match this Friday at Inferno. You'll be facing a team named Bob. I don't know if it's short for Robert or not, or if it's based on a dance craze. You ever heard of the bob? It didn't last long. I think it was a hairstyle too.
Thunder looks confused, but Lightning nods again as if he knows what Mr. Buffett is talking about. Thunder, seeing this, quickly nods again as well. Mr. Buffett doesn't seem to notice the difference.
Jimmy Buffett - The names are here somewhere, I know I had them... let's see... new recipes... a new song I'm working on... okay, here we go. It's a guy named... Thunder? Wait, that can't be right, you're Thunder. Aren't you? Yes, that's right, you are. Oh, wait, I think I hit enter by mistake on this. It's "Thunder Knuckles", right, right. And then there's a Miss... Furry? Sounds kinky, not that I've ever done anything...
Thunder works to quickly swallow, happy to know something at this point.
Thunder - I think that's Miss Fury. Girl who used to be a guy named Micheal Graves. Whole big thing.
Jimmy Buffett - What a world we live in. Can't say I ever expected to see how things were in my seventies. More power to her, good for her. Anyway, you'll be wrestling them on Friday. I'm not pressuring you on getting a win. I just want you guys to feel like you've learned something when you come out from this match. Teach yourself something. Move forward in life.
Thunder - We'll do our best not to let you down, Mr. Buffett.
Lightning - You can count on us. Thunder Knuckles is tough, I saw him fight at the Rumble. But he didn't win, and that's what matters to us. From what I've said, the worst thing about Miss Fury is her breath.
Jimmy Buffett - Now that seems insulting, Lightning. Did we need to go there?
Thunder - Oh, he means that Miss Fury can spit a poison mist into your face. That's what you meant, right, Lightning?
Lightning - That's right, that's what I meant. I was only meaning that. I wasn't talking about anything else.
Both Thunder and Mr. Buffett look at Lightning strangely, as he appears to be sweating a little bit. Lightning quickly grabs his water, because he wouldn't dare waste money on a drink, and takes a few gulps.
Jimmy Buffett - So I hear you guys were touring the spots earlier. Something about the Eiffel Tower?
Thunder - Uh... yes, we saw it. Stunning.
Lightning - A masterpiece.
Jimmy Buffett - But you decided not to head up top? It's a wonderful view of beautiful Las Vegas.
Thunder - Well, we... needed to get here, right, Lightning?
Lightning - Right, Thunder.
Jimmy Buffett - Uh huh. You know, I've been a mile high in Denver. I've been to Rockefeller Square. I've been daydreaming in Havana, and of course, I've wasted away again in Margaritaville. All these places, I had to push myself to experience them. I think you guys need a push. So once we're done with our meal here, you guys should go back to the Eiffel Tower and conquer your fears. Then you will be ready for the tests ahead of you. Enjoy your food, guys. I think I'm going to go perform a few tunes.
Mr. Buffett gets up and heads for the stage to the side, with some fans, who had already spotted him, giving a cheer. He gets set up as we pan back to Thunder and Lightning. They're staring at each other, looking a little nervous. But then their main courses arrive, driving the fear from their faces as they look to chow down.
Thunder - That's a long way up.
Lightning - It is.
Thunder - You know they have had earthquakes here before.
Lightning - I didn't know that.
Thunder - It's probably a smarter decision to stay down here instead of going up.
Lightning - Yeah, it's not because we're scared.
Thunder - Hell no. It's because we're intelligent.
Lightning - That's right. Should we just head to meet up with Jimmy?
Thunder - Let's do it. THUNDER!!
Lightning - LIGHTNING!!
The two wrestlers give one more look to the Eiffel Tower, then walk off, heading to the monorail. We cut away, reappearing in one of the greatest locations in Las Vegas, a true tourist attraction that everyone has to see at least once in their life.
Thunder and Lightning are inside the restaurant, already munching on some appetizers. It looks like they got a sampler of hand-battered chicken tenders, Caribbean egg rolls, and a spinach & artichoke dip. I am now hungry. But that's besides the point. The wrestlers usually aren't the type to splurge on appetizers, unless it's the only thing they were eating. But this time, the meal's apparently on their new sponsor, Jimmy Buffett, who nods to them as he watches them eat.
Jimmy Buffett - Enjoying the food, guys? They make some great chicken tenders here.
Thunder - *swallows* Delicious!
Lightning - Incredible!
Lightning goes for another chip for the dip, not wasting any food. Thunder's got another tender, ripping it apart with his bare hands to show that it's still hot. Mr. Buffett looks pleased, always enjoying the happiness of others.
Jimmy Buffett - So let's talk some business, boys. You know I'm happy to be sponsoring you in your wrestling careers in the GCWA and OCW. I see something very special in you two, that reminds me a little of me. There's talent there.
Both Thunder and Lightning are still busy eating, but they nod along with what Mr. Buffett is saying.
Jimmy Buffett - Mr. Zybala was kind enough to give you two a chance at becoming #1 contenders in Outsiders, against a new team they've got there. I think an army man and a spider lady? I'm not sure, but I think you can take them. But I felt that you needed a warm-up here at the beginning of the year, so I asked my old pal Ace to get you a match this Friday at Inferno. You'll be facing a team named Bob. I don't know if it's short for Robert or not, or if it's based on a dance craze. You ever heard of the bob? It didn't last long. I think it was a hairstyle too.
Thunder looks confused, but Lightning nods again as if he knows what Mr. Buffett is talking about. Thunder, seeing this, quickly nods again as well. Mr. Buffett doesn't seem to notice the difference.
Jimmy Buffett - The names are here somewhere, I know I had them... let's see... new recipes... a new song I'm working on... okay, here we go. It's a guy named... Thunder? Wait, that can't be right, you're Thunder. Aren't you? Yes, that's right, you are. Oh, wait, I think I hit enter by mistake on this. It's "Thunder Knuckles", right, right. And then there's a Miss... Furry? Sounds kinky, not that I've ever done anything...
Thunder works to quickly swallow, happy to know something at this point.
Thunder - I think that's Miss Fury. Girl who used to be a guy named Micheal Graves. Whole big thing.
Jimmy Buffett - What a world we live in. Can't say I ever expected to see how things were in my seventies. More power to her, good for her. Anyway, you'll be wrestling them on Friday. I'm not pressuring you on getting a win. I just want you guys to feel like you've learned something when you come out from this match. Teach yourself something. Move forward in life.
Thunder - We'll do our best not to let you down, Mr. Buffett.
Lightning - You can count on us. Thunder Knuckles is tough, I saw him fight at the Rumble. But he didn't win, and that's what matters to us. From what I've said, the worst thing about Miss Fury is her breath.
Jimmy Buffett - Now that seems insulting, Lightning. Did we need to go there?
Thunder - Oh, he means that Miss Fury can spit a poison mist into your face. That's what you meant, right, Lightning?
Lightning - That's right, that's what I meant. I was only meaning that. I wasn't talking about anything else.
Both Thunder and Mr. Buffett look at Lightning strangely, as he appears to be sweating a little bit. Lightning quickly grabs his water, because he wouldn't dare waste money on a drink, and takes a few gulps.
Jimmy Buffett - So I hear you guys were touring the spots earlier. Something about the Eiffel Tower?
Thunder - Uh... yes, we saw it. Stunning.
Lightning - A masterpiece.
Jimmy Buffett - But you decided not to head up top? It's a wonderful view of beautiful Las Vegas.
Thunder - Well, we... needed to get here, right, Lightning?
Lightning - Right, Thunder.
Jimmy Buffett - Uh huh. You know, I've been a mile high in Denver. I've been to Rockefeller Square. I've been daydreaming in Havana, and of course, I've wasted away again in Margaritaville. All these places, I had to push myself to experience them. I think you guys need a push. So once we're done with our meal here, you guys should go back to the Eiffel Tower and conquer your fears. Then you will be ready for the tests ahead of you. Enjoy your food, guys. I think I'm going to go perform a few tunes.
Mr. Buffett gets up and heads for the stage to the side, with some fans, who had already spotted him, giving a cheer. He gets set up as we pan back to Thunder and Lightning. They're staring at each other, looking a little nervous. But then their main courses arrive, driving the fear from their faces as they look to chow down.