Post by Shelly Diamond on Jun 26, 2017 2:20:24 GMT
{ We find Zasshu staggering backstage after a hard fought match with Kole Kaos. Zasshu had given the match his all but he still came up on the losing end but despite that he wore a smile on his face. Zasshu had missed competing in front of the bright lights of national television, he had missed the sold out crowd of ten thousand plus, he’d missed everything about this even the close matches and losses. Zasshu smiled a bit as he caught his breath near gorilla position, Kole had worked him over good and Zasshu had enjoyed every single second of it. However a man in black suit carrying a brief case quickly caught his attention. The man stopped just a few feet from Zasshu and corrected the horned rimmed glasses on his face before clearing his throat.}
Mr. Bennet: Mr. Nakamura?
Zasshu: Yes?
{ The man in the horned rimmed glasses supporting the brief case in his hand on a knee and pulled out a jumble of paper which he handed to Zasshu. }
Mr. Bennet: This is a formal notice that you are being sued.
Zasshu: Excuse me?
{ Zasshu took the paper with a shaky hand as he tried to control the anger rising within him. }
Mr. Bennet: My client, Ms. Howlett is suing you for gimmick infringement. She owns the rights to the Zasshu character, the one you just portrayed on television. You did get the ceases and desist order, correct?
Zasshu: Y-yes.
Mr. Bennet: Good then you understand what our case is about. We will be seeing you in court, Mr. Nakamura…
{ The man in the horned rimmed glasses began to turn away but then turned back to Zasshu. }
Mr. Bennet: Unless of course you come to some sort of agreement with my client.
Zasshu: And what kind of agreement would that be?
Mr. Bennet: Work for Ms. Howlett again or lose the mask and change your in ring name. Between you and me there is more money in working with Ms. Howlett than working against her.
{ Anger had always been an issue for Zasshu despite his fathers teachings, right now it took everything within him to not strike this man across the face and break his nose. This man in the suit was asking Zasshu to forsake everything he had built since his wrestling career began. The mask was a way to hide who he was, the same as his name personified it. He was a mongrel, his blood was dirty, everyone from children to trainers reminded him of it until he met Alberto Del Sol in Mexico City. No one knew who the man under this mask was and therefor it did not matter but now he was being told he could wear it anymore. Zasshu felt the sweat dripping down his face. }
Zasshu: I made this name, I made this mask, I am Zasshu and I will not stop being so for anyone.
Mr. Bennet: Then I hope you have as good a lawyer as Ms. Howlett…. Also…
{ The man in the glasses looked away like he wasn’t supposed to say anything but something inside him couldn’t stop him from giving Zasshu a word of advice. }
Mr. Bennet: You may want to read the contract you signed with Ms. Howlett…
{ With that he walked away briskly down the hallway and disappeared leaving Zasshu in a state of both rage and frustration. Zasshu has worn this mask and bore this name his entire in ring career and now he was faced with the very real possibility that his career as the future legend was over. The run of Zasshu may be coming to a close… }
”I lost a match last week again a man who feels he personifies chaos… This loss may leave anyone else wondering about their position in the company but not me. I know I was not as prepared as I should have been, I know I let my own doubts creep in. I know it was not Kole who beat Zasshu but Zasshu who beat Zasshu…”
{ We focus in on the solemn face of the masked man. }
”I entered that match determined to give everything I have to give and now I stand here knowing that I did and it was not enough. I have allowed myself to grow weak. My time away from Sacrifice has caused me to grow content with my abilities as they are. I know I am capable of great things. I know with the right amount of determination I could achieve greatness. I allowed my self to fail. I put myself in a no win situation and Kole was able to take advantage of that.”
“I should have won.”
“But I did not. Kole defeated me and that loss reignited my passion. I had forgotten how good it felt to stand in a ring in front of so many people. I had forgotten what the hot lights felt like. I had forgotten the passion it took to succeed on the main roster.”
“I will never forget again.”
{ Zasshu raises his head and looks directly into the camera. }
”This week I face a man looking to forge his own future. Ulf Hednir knows what he wants and he will not be satisfied until he reaches that goal. Uld, I applaud your determination, I respect your drive, there are too few men like you in the wrestling world today. So many younger men and women are happy just to be booked, some are happy to not be booked at all and just collect a pay check.”
“You want more.”
“You wish to rise to the top, win the Imperial Championship and cement your place in history. I see great things in your future Ulf, you remind me of who I used to be before I sacrificed my soul for success. I took the easy road to two championship reign. With the help of Laura Howlett I won the Man of Steel Championship and the Invictus Championship, two titles I am honored to be have my name attached too but the thought still lingers…”
“Did I deserve them?”
“You stand at the starting line of your career. You could make all the right choices where I did not. You could be that pillar of hope like Andrew Jacobsen and Nighthawk but I worry that your youth will overcome your honor and you will take the low road like I did and so many have before you.”
{ A fire begins to burn in Zasshu’s eyes. }
”I will test you. I will hurt you. I will bring you to your limits. If you wish to become all that you dream of then you will need to go through me. Ulf Hednir you dream to be the future but I am the future.”
“You will fear the future.”
{ Zasshu stands up suddenly and his movement seems to knock the camera off balance and sends us to darkness. }
Mr. Bennet: Mr. Nakamura?
Zasshu: Yes?
{ The man in the horned rimmed glasses supporting the brief case in his hand on a knee and pulled out a jumble of paper which he handed to Zasshu. }
Mr. Bennet: This is a formal notice that you are being sued.
Zasshu: Excuse me?
{ Zasshu took the paper with a shaky hand as he tried to control the anger rising within him. }
Mr. Bennet: My client, Ms. Howlett is suing you for gimmick infringement. She owns the rights to the Zasshu character, the one you just portrayed on television. You did get the ceases and desist order, correct?
Zasshu: Y-yes.
Mr. Bennet: Good then you understand what our case is about. We will be seeing you in court, Mr. Nakamura…
{ The man in the horned rimmed glasses began to turn away but then turned back to Zasshu. }
Mr. Bennet: Unless of course you come to some sort of agreement with my client.
Zasshu: And what kind of agreement would that be?
Mr. Bennet: Work for Ms. Howlett again or lose the mask and change your in ring name. Between you and me there is more money in working with Ms. Howlett than working against her.
{ Anger had always been an issue for Zasshu despite his fathers teachings, right now it took everything within him to not strike this man across the face and break his nose. This man in the suit was asking Zasshu to forsake everything he had built since his wrestling career began. The mask was a way to hide who he was, the same as his name personified it. He was a mongrel, his blood was dirty, everyone from children to trainers reminded him of it until he met Alberto Del Sol in Mexico City. No one knew who the man under this mask was and therefor it did not matter but now he was being told he could wear it anymore. Zasshu felt the sweat dripping down his face. }
Zasshu: I made this name, I made this mask, I am Zasshu and I will not stop being so for anyone.
Mr. Bennet: Then I hope you have as good a lawyer as Ms. Howlett…. Also…
{ The man in the glasses looked away like he wasn’t supposed to say anything but something inside him couldn’t stop him from giving Zasshu a word of advice. }
Mr. Bennet: You may want to read the contract you signed with Ms. Howlett…
{ With that he walked away briskly down the hallway and disappeared leaving Zasshu in a state of both rage and frustration. Zasshu has worn this mask and bore this name his entire in ring career and now he was faced with the very real possibility that his career as the future legend was over. The run of Zasshu may be coming to a close… }
”I lost a match last week again a man who feels he personifies chaos… This loss may leave anyone else wondering about their position in the company but not me. I know I was not as prepared as I should have been, I know I let my own doubts creep in. I know it was not Kole who beat Zasshu but Zasshu who beat Zasshu…”
{ We focus in on the solemn face of the masked man. }
”I entered that match determined to give everything I have to give and now I stand here knowing that I did and it was not enough. I have allowed myself to grow weak. My time away from Sacrifice has caused me to grow content with my abilities as they are. I know I am capable of great things. I know with the right amount of determination I could achieve greatness. I allowed my self to fail. I put myself in a no win situation and Kole was able to take advantage of that.”
“I should have won.”
“But I did not. Kole defeated me and that loss reignited my passion. I had forgotten how good it felt to stand in a ring in front of so many people. I had forgotten what the hot lights felt like. I had forgotten the passion it took to succeed on the main roster.”
“I will never forget again.”
{ Zasshu raises his head and looks directly into the camera. }
”This week I face a man looking to forge his own future. Ulf Hednir knows what he wants and he will not be satisfied until he reaches that goal. Uld, I applaud your determination, I respect your drive, there are too few men like you in the wrestling world today. So many younger men and women are happy just to be booked, some are happy to not be booked at all and just collect a pay check.”
“You want more.”
“You wish to rise to the top, win the Imperial Championship and cement your place in history. I see great things in your future Ulf, you remind me of who I used to be before I sacrificed my soul for success. I took the easy road to two championship reign. With the help of Laura Howlett I won the Man of Steel Championship and the Invictus Championship, two titles I am honored to be have my name attached too but the thought still lingers…”
“Did I deserve them?”
“You stand at the starting line of your career. You could make all the right choices where I did not. You could be that pillar of hope like Andrew Jacobsen and Nighthawk but I worry that your youth will overcome your honor and you will take the low road like I did and so many have before you.”
{ A fire begins to burn in Zasshu’s eyes. }
”I will test you. I will hurt you. I will bring you to your limits. If you wish to become all that you dream of then you will need to go through me. Ulf Hednir you dream to be the future but I am the future.”
“You will fear the future.”
{ Zasshu stands up suddenly and his movement seems to knock the camera off balance and sends us to darkness. }
Well howdy there pardner.