Post by apexonyx on Aug 25, 2019 21:57:14 GMT -5
Birmingham Alabama
July 17th 2004
Governor Wallace City Park
“Crimson Tide Trouble Begins”
(Three white men are sitting at a picnic table in a Birmingham, Alabama city park on a Saturday in the middle of summer. The men appear to be in their late 40’s to early 50’s. They are all over dressed for the Alabama summer. Each is in a suit, Hymon Burston’s suit is seersucker, his red tie is loose around his neck and he wears a straw hat that he also uses to fan himself on occasion. Dick Wellhung, is also wearing a suit. His is white cotton and his yellow tie is still pulled tight. Peter Insidya is the owner of Birmingham’s largest Chevy dealer, Insidya Motors. His suit too, is white cotton and his navy blue tie has been loosened, yet it hasn’t stopped him from sweating. Of the three men, he is the only one sweating, he uses a white handkerchief to wipe his prespiration.)
Dick Wellhung: Hymon, are you sure this is the best place to watch this happen? I mean you could have rented out a gym or something.
Peter Insidya: I feel like we are the only white people for miles.
Hymon Burston: It’s because we are the only white people for miles, gentlemen. No, this bet couldn’t happen in a gymnasium somewhere, it needs to happen in the actual environment. That’s how Washington wants it. His hustle wouldn’t work in a gym.
(The men are watching a collection of basketball courts that sits about 100 yards away. The courts are packed with young men and women. There are grills and coolers. The music is blasting a mix of the hottest music like; T.I “Bring ‘em Out”, Snoop Dogg’s “Drop it Like it’s Hot”, and “Headsprung” by LL Cool J. There are several basketball games going on and there is a lot of money changing hands. Some of it from gambling, some of it from drugs. But there are also families out there. There are shoes and clothes for sale. Perhaps these things all fell off the back of a truck, but they are all the latest and greatest styles and brands. The grills and coolers are all placed under tents and makeshift food carts. The air smells of fried foods like chicken, okra, catfish, Twinkies, and let’s face it, any and everything. Cotton candy, boiled peanuts, and funnel cake are the favorite destinations of the children. The beer tents and liquor lounges are the favorite spots for adults. It seems the majority of people over the age of 16 are smoking a blunt. Impressively decorated chalkboards and whiteboards outside the food carts list prices and they all say “cash only”. Young women parade around in bikini tops and Daisy Dukes, while the older women are dressed more appropriately. Young men are shirtless with low hanging pants or denim shorts and large gold chains. Bandanas tucked in back pockets indicate their gang affiliation. Although almost every young man is wearing some color bandana, there doesn’t seem to be any hostilities.)
Dick Wellhung: So Hymon, why won’t this work in a gym somewhere? I just don’t think the kid can touch the top of the back board, I don’t care where it is.
Peter Insidya: I had a guy come out and measure the backboards, so I know it’s legitimate. But yeah, why can’t we be in a gym in my neighborhood?
Hymon Buster: It’s the economy stupid.
Hymon Buster: What I’m saying is this; we are up here betting $30,000 and use of the other’s boat for a week right?
Dick Wellhung: Yeah, those are the stakes. We both are putting up $15,000 against your thirty grand and you get the use of my boat for a week if you win. When he doesn’t touch the top of backboard cleanly, we get the thirty grand and the use of your boat for a week. Deal?
Hymon Buster: Deal.
Peter Insidya: Deal. So, explain to us how is it the economy?
HYMON BUSTER: Right, so that is our economy, tens of thousands of dollars and fishing boats. But on that court, they have an economy. When Washington shows up, there will be more money changing hands than in Jerusalem during Passover. These cats have a whole system down there. It’s small time, but impressive.
HYMON BUSTER: Look at us boys. Drinking $10,000 a bottle whiskey out of Red Solo cups.
Dick Wellhung: And chasing it with the finest beer in the world.
HYMON BUSTER: There’s my guy boys. He’s a big mother fucker isn’t he?
DICK WELLHUNG: Are you telling me that kid is a senior in high school!? What the fuck are they feeding him.
HYMON BUSTER: Everything. But he ain’t no senior. That right there is a 15-year-old freshman.
DICK WELLHUNG: You got him going to Alabama? They need him, they don’t look like the Alabama of old. Where is Bear Bryant when you need him?
HYMON BUSTER: Yeah, I got Washington on track to go to Bama. As far as Bear Bryant goes, I think I ‘ve found the next Bear Bryant. I just need to find a way to get him out of his contract in the NFL and get him to Bama.
PETER INSIDYA: Really you think you got a guy on par with Bear Bryant? Who is it? What current NFL coach are you talking about?
HYMON BUSTER: He hasn’t coached a game yet, the Dolphins just hired him.
PETER INSIDYA: Nick Saban?! That guy from LSU? No way he’s coming to Alabama. He signed a huge deal with the Dolphins.
HYMON BUSTER: I know, but he has an out in 2 years. Mark it down, by 2006 Nick Saban will be the coach of Alabama and by 2010, he will win a National Title.
DICK WELLHUNG: That is a bet we need to talk about , those will be huge stakes. Like bang your wife huge.
HYMON BUSTER: Speaking of huge, he really made that Chevy Tracker look small. Pete, is that one of your cars?
PETER INSIDYA: If is it a Chevy in North central Alabama, it’s a pretty safe bet that it came off one of my lots. But I actually remember that Tracker. Remember when I was doing the free gas promo? Well we sold that Tracker to that boy’s momma and after she bought the car she asked to speak with me in private. She said the only reason she bought the car was because of the sign we had hung out front about the free gas promo.
HYMON BUSTER: I remember that sign, man it was fucking huge. It was misprint right. So they gave it to you for free.
PETER INSIDYA: Yep, they forgot the word “to” changed everything.
DICK WELLHUNG: I don’t remember the sign, what was it about?
HYMON BUSTER: It’s not that you don’t remember it, you weren’t around for it. You remember ’98-’03? How do you forget 5 years in prison?
DICK WELLHUNG: Because it was a federal camp prison. Not a bad deal really, I do 5 years at a resort and walk out with $50 million waiting for me. Not bad, I’d do it again.
PETER INSIDYA: I guess Ponzi schemes do pay off. Anyway, the sign was about a free gas promo we were running. The sign out front read: “Don’t fill your car up with gas, just come Insidya Motors”. She said she loved it and would tell all of her co-workers about it. I think we sold a new car to 90 percent of strippers in Birmingham that year.
HYMON BUSTER: Hey guys look at this
Man #1: Buster, how are you?
HYMON BUSTER: Good to see you Jay. Jay, this is Dick Wellhung, and Peter Insidya, two friends of mine. Dick, Peter, this is Jay. He is Washington’s street agent.
Jay: Hey guys. Nice to meet both of you. Peter, I’ve probably put a few of your kids through college with the number of cars I’ve purchased from one of your lots. Good to meet you.
PETER INSIDYA: Great to meet you too Jay, thanks for the business
.
Jay: I hate to be crass Buster, but I’ve some other business to attend to with these two young men behind so we need to get going. Do you have the Alabama money?
HYMON BUSTER: Here you are good man. Looking forward to seeing Washington in Tuscaloosa
Jay: Me too. We need to talk about that Dolphins coach and how to get him there too.
Chicago. Illinois
Friday August 23rd 2019
Private Gym at the Vice Chicago
Apex Onxy: So this is it, huh Luke the start of my Alpha Pro Wrestling career. It doesn’t matter where I am in my career at Alpha. What matters is the ass beating I’m handing out tonight.. I’m not sure who these other 6 guys pissed off, but someone set them up to fail. There’s no way any of them asked for this, they wouldn’t be that stupid. There is someone out there that decided Jazzy, Cranley, Blaze, Dread, and the mystery needed some pain. And I guess they figure Charmaine needed a little more. You're welcome for delivering the pain, I don’t need a tip. But I have one for each and every one of you; don’t show up. I’m sure that there are people out there who support you and cheer for you, maybe some family or friends. You can explain to them that you ate some bad fish or Chipotle, and couldn’t show. Or maybe you want to go the honest route. So just lay it out for them. It didn’t make sense, considering the fact that you getting in the ring with me and Geisel, shortens your career by about 5 years. It really doesn’t make sense. There is also a good chance your insurance drops you because you're taking an unnecessary risk. These are just two reason that you shouldn’t show.
You may be thinking how you don’t want to upset the paying fans. The majority of the idiots in attendance are just that idiots, so who really cares? And besides, when Teddy and I show up and get in the ring, they will have gotten their money’s worth.
There is some good news for you, If you do decide to show up. First, Canada has socialized health care, and Chicago is close enough where you get there. How good is the care? Don’t know, don’t care. I expect to only need a message after this match, maybe. Secondly, I will be handing out PED’s. That’s right, I have enough Pain, Embarrassment, and Destruction for each of you.
Jazzy, Cranley. Part of me hopes you two dopes do show up, it will nice to do what I do best. It will feel good to crack the skulls of you two dopes. But another part of me does hope that you don’t show. I mean look, I know you are both here in Chicago, but that doesn’t mean you’ll make it to the ring. I’ve got no problem with a night off. I’m sure there is a decent pub where a brother can find a decent beer.
Whether you show or not doesn’t change the fact that tonight is the start of something special in Alpha Pro Wrestling, this is the beginning of the Apex of Alpha Pro.
July 17th 2004
Governor Wallace City Park
“Crimson Tide Trouble Begins”
(Three white men are sitting at a picnic table in a Birmingham, Alabama city park on a Saturday in the middle of summer. The men appear to be in their late 40’s to early 50’s. They are all over dressed for the Alabama summer. Each is in a suit, Hymon Burston’s suit is seersucker, his red tie is loose around his neck and he wears a straw hat that he also uses to fan himself on occasion. Dick Wellhung, is also wearing a suit. His is white cotton and his yellow tie is still pulled tight. Peter Insidya is the owner of Birmingham’s largest Chevy dealer, Insidya Motors. His suit too, is white cotton and his navy blue tie has been loosened, yet it hasn’t stopped him from sweating. Of the three men, he is the only one sweating, he uses a white handkerchief to wipe his prespiration.)
Dick Wellhung: Hymon, are you sure this is the best place to watch this happen? I mean you could have rented out a gym or something.
Peter Insidya: I feel like we are the only white people for miles.
Hymon Burston: It’s because we are the only white people for miles, gentlemen. No, this bet couldn’t happen in a gymnasium somewhere, it needs to happen in the actual environment. That’s how Washington wants it. His hustle wouldn’t work in a gym.
(The men are watching a collection of basketball courts that sits about 100 yards away. The courts are packed with young men and women. There are grills and coolers. The music is blasting a mix of the hottest music like; T.I “Bring ‘em Out”, Snoop Dogg’s “Drop it Like it’s Hot”, and “Headsprung” by LL Cool J. There are several basketball games going on and there is a lot of money changing hands. Some of it from gambling, some of it from drugs. But there are also families out there. There are shoes and clothes for sale. Perhaps these things all fell off the back of a truck, but they are all the latest and greatest styles and brands. The grills and coolers are all placed under tents and makeshift food carts. The air smells of fried foods like chicken, okra, catfish, Twinkies, and let’s face it, any and everything. Cotton candy, boiled peanuts, and funnel cake are the favorite destinations of the children. The beer tents and liquor lounges are the favorite spots for adults. It seems the majority of people over the age of 16 are smoking a blunt. Impressively decorated chalkboards and whiteboards outside the food carts list prices and they all say “cash only”. Young women parade around in bikini tops and Daisy Dukes, while the older women are dressed more appropriately. Young men are shirtless with low hanging pants or denim shorts and large gold chains. Bandanas tucked in back pockets indicate their gang affiliation. Although almost every young man is wearing some color bandana, there doesn’t seem to be any hostilities.)
Dick Wellhung: So Hymon, why won’t this work in a gym somewhere? I just don’t think the kid can touch the top of the back board, I don’t care where it is.
Peter Insidya: I had a guy come out and measure the backboards, so I know it’s legitimate. But yeah, why can’t we be in a gym in my neighborhood?
Hymon Buster: It’s the economy stupid.
(The men all laugh as they find the James Carville/Bill Clinton reference funny)
Hymon Buster: What I’m saying is this; we are up here betting $30,000 and use of the other’s boat for a week right?
Dick Wellhung: Yeah, those are the stakes. We both are putting up $15,000 against your thirty grand and you get the use of my boat for a week if you win. When he doesn’t touch the top of backboard cleanly, we get the thirty grand and the use of your boat for a week. Deal?
Hymon Buster: Deal.
Peter Insidya: Deal. So, explain to us how is it the economy?
HYMON BUSTER: Right, so that is our economy, tens of thousands of dollars and fishing boats. But on that court, they have an economy. When Washington shows up, there will be more money changing hands than in Jerusalem during Passover. These cats have a whole system down there. It’s small time, but impressive.
(Hymon reaches into a paper bag and pulls out a fifth of Pappy Van Winkle 23 Reserve and places it on the table. Dick Wellhung reaches into a Walmart Bag and gives each man a red Solo cup from the newly purchased sleeve. Peter Insidya reaches into a Yeti Hopper flip 12 and produces 3 freezing cold Budweiser 12oz bottles.)
HYMON BUSTER: Look at us boys. Drinking $10,000 a bottle whiskey out of Red Solo cups.
Dick Wellhung: And chasing it with the finest beer in the world.
(The three men down a shot of the Pappy and chase it with a swig of the Bud.)
HYMON BUSTER: There’s my guy boys. He’s a big mother fucker isn’t he?
(Down near the courts Washington Apex Onyx gets out of the passenger side of his friends 2002 Chevy Tracker. It’s clear as Onxy gets out of the Tracker, it was an uncomfortable fit for the 6 feet 4 inch tall high schooler.)
DICK WELLHUNG: Are you telling me that kid is a senior in high school!? What the fuck are they feeding him.
HYMON BUSTER: Everything. But he ain’t no senior. That right there is a 15-year-old freshman.
DICK WELLHUNG: You got him going to Alabama? They need him, they don’t look like the Alabama of old. Where is Bear Bryant when you need him?
HYMON BUSTER: Yeah, I got Washington on track to go to Bama. As far as Bear Bryant goes, I think I ‘ve found the next Bear Bryant. I just need to find a way to get him out of his contract in the NFL and get him to Bama.
PETER INSIDYA: Really you think you got a guy on par with Bear Bryant? Who is it? What current NFL coach are you talking about?
HYMON BUSTER: He hasn’t coached a game yet, the Dolphins just hired him.
PETER INSIDYA: Nick Saban?! That guy from LSU? No way he’s coming to Alabama. He signed a huge deal with the Dolphins.
HYMON BUSTER: I know, but he has an out in 2 years. Mark it down, by 2006 Nick Saban will be the coach of Alabama and by 2010, he will win a National Title.
DICK WELLHUNG: That is a bet we need to talk about , those will be huge stakes. Like bang your wife huge.
HYMON BUSTER: Speaking of huge, he really made that Chevy Tracker look small. Pete, is that one of your cars?
PETER INSIDYA: If is it a Chevy in North central Alabama, it’s a pretty safe bet that it came off one of my lots. But I actually remember that Tracker. Remember when I was doing the free gas promo? Well we sold that Tracker to that boy’s momma and after she bought the car she asked to speak with me in private. She said the only reason she bought the car was because of the sign we had hung out front about the free gas promo.
HYMON BUSTER: I remember that sign, man it was fucking huge. It was misprint right. So they gave it to you for free.
PETER INSIDYA: Yep, they forgot the word “to” changed everything.
(Both PETER INSIDYA and HYMON BUSTER smile as the reminisce about the sign. DICK WELLHUNGisn’t getting it)
DICK WELLHUNG: I don’t remember the sign, what was it about?
HYMON BUSTER: It’s not that you don’t remember it, you weren’t around for it. You remember ’98-’03? How do you forget 5 years in prison?
DICK WELLHUNG: Because it was a federal camp prison. Not a bad deal really, I do 5 years at a resort and walk out with $50 million waiting for me. Not bad, I’d do it again.
PETER INSIDYA: I guess Ponzi schemes do pay off. Anyway, the sign was about a free gas promo we were running. The sign out front read: “Don’t fill your car up with gas, just come Insidya Motors”. She said she loved it and would tell all of her co-workers about it. I think we sold a new car to 90 percent of strippers in Birmingham that year.
HYMON BUSTER: Hey guys look at this
(A group of 3 black men are approaching Burston, Insidya, and Wellhung. The older of the men is about 60 with short gray hair and a gray goatee. He is wearing linen pants with a thin linen shirt, both are cream colored. The two teens behind him each have cornrows and a wife beater shirt.)
Man #1: Buster, how are you?
(He Extends his hand and the two men shake hands. Insidya puts three ice cold brews on the table and Buster pours 3 shots into the 3 red Solo cups that Wellhung has placed in front of Buster.)
HYMON BUSTER: Good to see you Jay. Jay, this is Dick Wellhung, and Peter Insidya, two friends of mine. Dick, Peter, this is Jay. He is Washington’s street agent.
Jay: Hey guys. Nice to meet both of you. Peter, I’ve probably put a few of your kids through college with the number of cars I’ve purchased from one of your lots. Good to meet you.
PETER INSIDYA: Great to meet you too Jay, thanks for the business
.
Jay: I hate to be crass Buster, but I’ve some other business to attend to with these two young men behind so we need to get going. Do you have the Alabama money?
(Hymon produces an envelope with $15,000 in cash and hands in to Jay.)
HYMON BUSTER: Here you are good man. Looking forward to seeing Washington in Tuscaloosa
Jay: Me too. We need to talk about that Dolphins coach and how to get him there too.
(Jay and his associates walk back toward the festivities at the basketball court. There is a crowd gathering around the court that Washington Onyx is getting ready to jump up and touch the top of the backboard, a height of just over 12 feet)
Chicago. Illinois
Friday August 23rd 2019
Private Gym at the Vice Chicago
(Apex Onyx is sitting on a stool in the corner of this private gym. He is wearing black jeans, a black Public Enemy- Rebel Without a Pause t-shirt, and a black leather paperboy hat. Next to him is his black leather duffle bag containing his gear. Luke Force is in the gym doing some light weight lifting.)
Apex Onxy: So this is it, huh Luke the start of my Alpha Pro Wrestling career. It doesn’t matter where I am in my career at Alpha. What matters is the ass beating I’m handing out tonight.. I’m not sure who these other 6 guys pissed off, but someone set them up to fail. There’s no way any of them asked for this, they wouldn’t be that stupid. There is someone out there that decided Jazzy, Cranley, Blaze, Dread, and the mystery needed some pain. And I guess they figure Charmaine needed a little more. You're welcome for delivering the pain, I don’t need a tip. But I have one for each and every one of you; don’t show up. I’m sure that there are people out there who support you and cheer for you, maybe some family or friends. You can explain to them that you ate some bad fish or Chipotle, and couldn’t show. Or maybe you want to go the honest route. So just lay it out for them. It didn’t make sense, considering the fact that you getting in the ring with me and Geisel, shortens your career by about 5 years. It really doesn’t make sense. There is also a good chance your insurance drops you because you're taking an unnecessary risk. These are just two reason that you shouldn’t show.
You may be thinking how you don’t want to upset the paying fans. The majority of the idiots in attendance are just that idiots, so who really cares? And besides, when Teddy and I show up and get in the ring, they will have gotten their money’s worth.
There is some good news for you, If you do decide to show up. First, Canada has socialized health care, and Chicago is close enough where you get there. How good is the care? Don’t know, don’t care. I expect to only need a message after this match, maybe. Secondly, I will be handing out PED’s. That’s right, I have enough Pain, Embarrassment, and Destruction for each of you.
Jazzy, Cranley. Part of me hopes you two dopes do show up, it will nice to do what I do best. It will feel good to crack the skulls of you two dopes. But another part of me does hope that you don’t show. I mean look, I know you are both here in Chicago, but that doesn’t mean you’ll make it to the ring. I’ve got no problem with a night off. I’m sure there is a decent pub where a brother can find a decent beer.
Whether you show or not doesn’t change the fact that tonight is the start of something special in Alpha Pro Wrestling, this is the beginning of the Apex of Alpha Pro.
(camera fades to black)
