Post by wrathofthestorm on May 1, 2021 21:13:52 GMT -6
When last we left the glorious tag-team known as The Wrath of the Storm, they were in their cushioned, expensively-laid out locker room, talking with their friend and benefactor, Jimmy Buffett. In fact, we're coming back just moments after the last video ended, as everyone seems to be in almost the exactly same position. Well, Lightning seems to have readjusted his legs, putting one across the other as he sits, but that's about the only difference for those counting.
Thunder - So what do you want to tell us, Mr. Buffett?
Lightning - Oh, did you arrange for that new training montage video? The one where Thunder and I show off our incredible work-outs?
Jimmy Buffett - Actually, that video's coming out soon, it just needs a little more editing. But that's not what I want to talk about.
The two wrestlers wait patiently for the musical legend to begin, extremely interested in every word he's got to say. This is the man who's led them to so much success after their GCWA days, which feels so long ago.
Jimmy Buffett - Look, boys. I know you've had a lot of success lately. Victories over lesser talent. Women. Money.
Thunder - It's been tremendous!
Lightning - I wouldn't trade any of it for the world!
Jimmy Buffett - Yes, well... it hasn't all exactly been... real...
Thunder and Lightning stare at Buffett for a moment, confused. They both laugh at the same time, chuckling towards each other. They stop when they realize that Buffett hasn't joined in with them.
Thunder - What do you mean, it hasn't been real?
Lightning - You mean the title victories, because I'd understand. I mean, we've still earned the belts, but I know the guys haven't been exactly all-stars like The Legacy.
Jimmy Buffett - No, they haven't. They've been wrestlers who were... willing to take a dive in exchange for some monetary advantages.
Thunder - You paid them off?
Jimmy Buffett - In gift cards to Margaritaville. That place still kills, one of my best investments.
Lightning - What about the groupies? Please don't tell me you were paying the groupies??
Jimmy Buffett - Well, not... not all of them...
The two wrestlers lower their heads, their reality having been shaken around them. Jimmy Buffett shakes his head, then tries to put his spin on things.
Jimmy Buffett - Look, my friends, it was pretty clear what your biggest problem was. In the GCWA, you lacked confidence in yourselves. You never truly thought you had a chance against each and every opponent you faced. Maybe it was because of a mental block due to your upbringing in El Paso. Maybe it was due to the reactions of the fans, or the other wrestlers. Maybe it was just because it was the preconceived notion of those in charge that you had to be jobbers for life, because it wouldn't be fair to any of the other people wrestling against you.
Buffett gives a subtle wink at the camera, with neither wrestler noticing it.
Jimmy Buffett - But now the GCWA has closed down, and you've found yourselves with new opportunities. But you still had those mental blocks, blocks that we needed to work through. This is why I began to arrange your matches in the independent scene. It's why I began to make you dress better, look better, and seem more dangerous than you ever allowed yourself to be. I asked some ladies of the night to become involved, because I knew that would also give you a confidence boost. And look at you now! You've never felt better about yourselves!
Thunder - Until now...
Lightning - My buzz is completely gone.
Jimmy Buffett - I know, and I could have let you just go into the Dystopia match with your blinders on, and maybe that would have been enough. But I honestly didn't want to see all our hard work go down the drain in a single match. Here's the honest truth, guys: you're both in the running in this one. You have the talent and experience to take down teams like the Family, S.E.X., and The Malvados. These teams will all be coming in, seeing you as the underdog, right? But maybe some of them have seen your recent wrestling as well, or heard about you online. Maybe their own confidence in facing you will be shaken as well. And maybe that will give you the edge to getting your greatest victory ever.
The brothers glance over at each other, thinking things through. They both remember how the last month or two has made them feel. Like champions. Like success stories. They're not willing to just let that slip away. So they turn and nod together towards Jimmy Buffett.
Thunder - We've come this far with you, Mr. Buffett. Maybe everything hasn't been real, but the way we've felt can't be taken away.
Lightning - We're champions now. These belts still mean something, as we've still got to defend them. So we're set for our opportunity to add more gold to the mix.
Thunder - I'm going to enjoy hitting on that Bug Girl.
Lightning - I can't wait to get that Tank on his back.
Thunder - They're all going down! THUNDER!!
Lightning - LIGHTNING!!
Thunder & Lightning - FEEL THE WRATH!!
Jimmy Buffett is seemingly fighting back tears, loving how his boys are acting after he revealed the secret he'd been living with for weeks.
Jimmy Buffett - Guys, you've made an old man very happy. Margaritas for everyone!
Thunder and Lightning cheer as they get back to celebrating, ready for what lies ahead. A brand new Wrath of the Storm is coming to Dystopia. Will the rest of the teams be ready for it?
Thunder - So what do you want to tell us, Mr. Buffett?
Lightning - Oh, did you arrange for that new training montage video? The one where Thunder and I show off our incredible work-outs?
Jimmy Buffett - Actually, that video's coming out soon, it just needs a little more editing. But that's not what I want to talk about.
The two wrestlers wait patiently for the musical legend to begin, extremely interested in every word he's got to say. This is the man who's led them to so much success after their GCWA days, which feels so long ago.
Jimmy Buffett - Look, boys. I know you've had a lot of success lately. Victories over lesser talent. Women. Money.
Thunder - It's been tremendous!
Lightning - I wouldn't trade any of it for the world!
Jimmy Buffett - Yes, well... it hasn't all exactly been... real...
Thunder and Lightning stare at Buffett for a moment, confused. They both laugh at the same time, chuckling towards each other. They stop when they realize that Buffett hasn't joined in with them.
Thunder - What do you mean, it hasn't been real?
Lightning - You mean the title victories, because I'd understand. I mean, we've still earned the belts, but I know the guys haven't been exactly all-stars like The Legacy.
Jimmy Buffett - No, they haven't. They've been wrestlers who were... willing to take a dive in exchange for some monetary advantages.
Thunder - You paid them off?
Jimmy Buffett - In gift cards to Margaritaville. That place still kills, one of my best investments.
Lightning - What about the groupies? Please don't tell me you were paying the groupies??
Jimmy Buffett - Well, not... not all of them...
The two wrestlers lower their heads, their reality having been shaken around them. Jimmy Buffett shakes his head, then tries to put his spin on things.
Jimmy Buffett - Look, my friends, it was pretty clear what your biggest problem was. In the GCWA, you lacked confidence in yourselves. You never truly thought you had a chance against each and every opponent you faced. Maybe it was because of a mental block due to your upbringing in El Paso. Maybe it was due to the reactions of the fans, or the other wrestlers. Maybe it was just because it was the preconceived notion of those in charge that you had to be jobbers for life, because it wouldn't be fair to any of the other people wrestling against you.
Buffett gives a subtle wink at the camera, with neither wrestler noticing it.
Jimmy Buffett - But now the GCWA has closed down, and you've found yourselves with new opportunities. But you still had those mental blocks, blocks that we needed to work through. This is why I began to arrange your matches in the independent scene. It's why I began to make you dress better, look better, and seem more dangerous than you ever allowed yourself to be. I asked some ladies of the night to become involved, because I knew that would also give you a confidence boost. And look at you now! You've never felt better about yourselves!
Thunder - Until now...
Lightning - My buzz is completely gone.
Jimmy Buffett - I know, and I could have let you just go into the Dystopia match with your blinders on, and maybe that would have been enough. But I honestly didn't want to see all our hard work go down the drain in a single match. Here's the honest truth, guys: you're both in the running in this one. You have the talent and experience to take down teams like the Family, S.E.X., and The Malvados. These teams will all be coming in, seeing you as the underdog, right? But maybe some of them have seen your recent wrestling as well, or heard about you online. Maybe their own confidence in facing you will be shaken as well. And maybe that will give you the edge to getting your greatest victory ever.
The brothers glance over at each other, thinking things through. They both remember how the last month or two has made them feel. Like champions. Like success stories. They're not willing to just let that slip away. So they turn and nod together towards Jimmy Buffett.
Thunder - We've come this far with you, Mr. Buffett. Maybe everything hasn't been real, but the way we've felt can't be taken away.
Lightning - We're champions now. These belts still mean something, as we've still got to defend them. So we're set for our opportunity to add more gold to the mix.
Thunder - I'm going to enjoy hitting on that Bug Girl.
Lightning - I can't wait to get that Tank on his back.
Thunder - They're all going down! THUNDER!!
Lightning - LIGHTNING!!
Thunder & Lightning - FEEL THE WRATH!!
Jimmy Buffett is seemingly fighting back tears, loving how his boys are acting after he revealed the secret he'd been living with for weeks.
Jimmy Buffett - Guys, you've made an old man very happy. Margaritas for everyone!
Thunder and Lightning cheer as they get back to celebrating, ready for what lies ahead. A brand new Wrath of the Storm is coming to Dystopia. Will the rest of the teams be ready for it?