Why the hell can't I sleep?
3am. The image of Gabriel laying in bed is seen.
It's gotta be this problem in my mind, the issue that has bugged me since the second I heard about this supercard, the second I saw this supercard. The second I saw that main event. It's pushing my boundaries, it's almost like it's asking me to choose. Damn this greed kicking in, I get the chance to be a world champion for the first time in my career, but what about the tag titles? It's why I'm here and teaming with Despayre rather then walking my own path, those illusive Tag Team titles. I should focus on them. I mean, I heard that they will be active and there will be an announcement about them at High Stakes but god damn, I want those titles now, and I know I haven't got a chance of holding those yet, but I have got a chance at that world title belt. The same belt everyone showed up here to compete for. I mean let's be honest about it, if there was no title belt to speak of, half these chumps would be somewhere else and we all know it. We know they wouldn't be here but I would be. I think I need that title, I need my name in history, I need to be number one in this place. Think of everything that would come with that title. Think of all the attention, the power, the money, the fame. That's what I want, that's what I crave, I want it all. But the same old story comes to mind, the same old issue that has clearly plagued my sleep and fucked with my mind. What about Despayre? I win the world title, I know I'm clearly capable, but then Despayre sort of fades in to the background and the fans want more of Despayre then they do want most people. He already has abandonment issues, me walking away with that world title, which is possible will look like I'm abandoning him. Six months ago, I wouldn't have cared, I would have taken the chance, maybe I should take the chance, maybe Despayre will be ok after all, it's not like there's no one here for him to beat on, is there? There's so many people here for Despayre to get involved with.
Gabriel sighs
Look at that main event, it's teeming with talent right across the board but deep down, I know I can beat each and everyone one of those guys one on one, I know I can. I mean look at it like this, no matter how much talent there is out there, I'm simply better. Look at Maoi, respectful guy, family kinda guy, the guy so many can look up to, but I can beat him, I know I can deal with him, and people like Kid Karma, the dude looks like he has a big mouth and ready to run it at any given opportunity, but I doubt he can really back up what he says. I mean coming out and asking to join the Sins, just wrong. The boy needs to learn you don't join the sins, you get invited in to the Sins. It's a tight knit group, you can't just ask, you need to impress. I've been in the ring with Virgil before and beaten him, don't get me wrong, the guy gave me a challenge or two, but no, I know I can beat him, I have the psychological edge over him, I am a step in front of him, he's good but nothing special. That Bruce Evans dude, he comes out, he shouts out all the odds, tries to shove Canada down peoples throats but nah, typical guy trying to hang on to a fading Canadian legacy that no longer lives up to the standard of past Canadian superstars, he should no be an issue against me, I've beaten better, stronger opposition then he is. Wyatt Peterson, I don't know what to really say about him, likes to get involved a lot but not sure what his deal is. This could be too soon for him, but I've heard a lot of good things about his manager Tom. If anyone can lead him to the top, it's Tom. Poisoned Power.... yes! Those guys, that's who I should be focused on but my mind, it's already on higher goals then those two. Ok, let's be seriously realistic for a second here
Gabriel closes his eyes for a few seconds
There's only three people in that ring that can stop me from winning the world title, just three. DJ Williams... DJ was impressive last week, pretty much took apart Madis without breaking too much of a sweat, he was strong, quick and worked his bollocks off in that ring just to get noticed. If he shows up twice, he could be a serious threat to what I want. I think I can handle him though, but he could be a massive threat to anyone in this match, he can be a big player here, it's clear for everyone to see, but the guy is his own worst enemy. Thinking he is better in the ring cause he threw an odd shaped ball around in a second rate league, could be his downfall... no, no.... I can beat him. I just need to keep one eye open around him. Another threat to my chances, Blade Alexander. I kinda like Blade in a way, I like the way he gets under peoples skin and in to their minds, the way he makes people doubt their own abilities when it comes to the ring. I like that. He can zero in on a flaw and destroy it. Last week, his words sliced JT Underwood apart before the match had even started, he ruined him straight up, and scary fact is that he gets better and better. Last week, he took that kinda match in his stride. Shane had been in one of those matches before, he told me how difficult it is to adapt, but Blade did adapt with ease. He's a danger, gotta be the favourite for this match in a lot of peoples minds, but I know I can cause a massive upset here. The only other danger is JT Underwood. Blade may have beat JT but JT beat Blade and DJ Williams. He can pull it out of the bag when he has to, he can quickly turn things around under the guidance of Matt Ward. I respect JT, but I think I have his number.... GABRIEL FOCUS! FOCUS ON POISONED POWER!
Gabriel rolls over in his bed, trying to find some comfort
Must focus on winning that tag match first before I can dream of taking the world title. I guess it's a massive advantage if you already know one of your opponents pretty well. When I made my wrestling debut in the AWA, Casey Williams was there, under the name of Big Bad Casey. I remember Casey oh so well. I remember my first match there, my first match was against Casey Williams. I remember the outcome to that match too. The big bad man was down and it was an easy three count, the guy didn't even give me a challenge. I walked away from that match thinking this wrestling stuff is pretty damn easy. I took out a seven foot monster in my first match with Despayre. Who was his partner.... ah yes, the psycho who stabbed me in the head with a fork, Hank Henry III, that dude was crazy but hell, I beat Casey, and well, might not be my first match in Sin City Wrestling, but the outcome will be the same. I'm pretty damn sure this is gonna give Casey the motivation to get one over on me, I can see it coming. The second he looks in my eyes, he's going to remember the fact that I got one over on him, he's gonna flashback to the day where the new guy cut down the giant. I can't see him liking that and would expect him coming out with all guns blazing to get me back, he's changed since those days. It's like he got hit on the head too many times and now something inside the man has changed, like he's a little more focused on winning, and he's done that so far here. Two out of two, pretty impressive stats really, but I know he won't be getting a third, he will not be getting a hat trick over me. We've met before, and without a shadow of a doubt, we will meet again after this and the outcome will always be the same, he will always fail in comparison to me. No matter how much he's improved, no matter how many matches he's won, no matter how hard he tries. He will never beat me. I heard the rumours of days gone by in the AWA that Casey had wanted a rivalry with me, and that was fine, hell, I was one of the first people who spoke to him after he left, I even tried to get him back in so I could kick his ass from here to the other side of the world, but that never happened, now it will. It's about six months later then planned but it's gonna happen
Gabriel clears his throat
It doesn't matter if you had the incredible hulk as your tag partner Casey, the simple fact is that you asked for this months ago, and now it's gonna happen. Don't take it the wrong way Ryan, but nothing is gonna stop me from stomping Casey in to the losing column.
Gabriel rolls over again
Let's take a look at you Ryan King. Let's see what you're all about. Background in sports, just like everyone else really, nothing major there. Bar owner.... hmmmm, see I don't get that with wrestlers. In a world of substance abuse and alcohol abuse within the wrestling community, why would a wrestler buy and bar and spend most of their time there? I considered buying a bar once, hell, I have a great idea for a bar, but I wouldn't spend all my time there. I like a beer as much as the next guy, but hell, I'll let someone else deal with it and just take the profits. I truthfully don't know how you have the stamina to be a wrestler Ryan, I really don't. He smokes like a chimney and drink more JD then an alcoholic, yet you drag yourself to the ring and try and put on a show. Kudos to you Ryan but that will work against you. I have the lasting power over Ryan, I can simply wear him out by bouncing around the ring, he'll be blowing out more air the a hairdryer within minutes of getting his ass to the ring. I should probably give Ryan the best advice he could hope for in this situation. Never listen to Casey, he doesn't know what it takes to beat Despayre and I, he doesn't have a clue. Ryan carried those two through their first match here and Casey got lucky last week, if Casey offers Ryan any advice on how to beat the Sins, it will be worthless. Maybe Casey should explain to Mr King how dominant The Seven Deadly Sins were in the AWA, maybe give him a clue that this is just the start of another domination. Neither Casey, or Ryan will have it in them to stop this train from rolling through and taking these big guys out
Gabriel stretches his arms above his head
I wonder how these two wise guys came up with this name of Poisoned Power. Original, yes, but makes no sense. One can presume they're going for the whole corrupted by power crap, but they hardly seem like they're very heel like. I mean come on, Casey going out on dates with some chick, hardly gonna scare the life outta me, is it? Come on, who can really take this monster serious when all his thinking about is getting laid and eating? Let's be very serious for a second, how can I be intimidated by a loved up monster? And the other guy starts his mission to go through as many cigarettes in a day, as if to break a world record or something. More I think about it, the more I can't take these two guys seriously. They've done nothing to show they're even capable of coming close to defeating Sinful Obsession. They're not even close to our standard.
Gabriel smiles
Sleep now, business meeting in the morning
9.30 AM
Gabriel is seen sitting at a table in a coffee shop, his mind looking down at his cup of coffee staring back at him. A huge yawn is heard from Gabriel as a man approaches from behind him and taps him on the shoulder. Gabriel looks up to see the sin of Pride, Sxxxy Shane Boswell standing behind him, with Fantasia by his side.
"Morning sunshine" Shane says, his English accent dripping from his voice "Late night?"
"Nope" Gabriel says slowly "Just couldn't sleep, my mind is a little all over the place at the moment"
"Something wrong?" Fantasia asks as she and Shane sit down opposite Gabriel.
"Nah, I'm fine thanks" Gabriel lies "Just trying to get my head in the game for High Stakes. Big night for everyone involved"
Shane nods his head
"Nothing you haven't dealt with before mate" Shane replies with a smirk "But speaking of High Stakes, it's time to talk business. Tactics time"
"Yes" Fantasia says, reaching in to her bag and pulling out a folder "Now Shane and I know that you and Casey Williams have a little bit of history, so you should be able to handle Casey again"
Gabriel smiles
"No doubt" Gabriel says confidently "Casey has nothing to really offer me"
"Clearly Mark and Christian see something in the guy" Shane starts "Or they wouldn't have hired him. Casey has come off two wins in two show"
"Two tainted wins Shane" Gabriel replies with a smirk "One when Patty low blowed his opponent and one where Wyatt Peterson punted Patty in the head. I'd hardly call them impressive"
"Wins none the less" Fantasia said "It means he's gonna come in with a lot of confidence, which also means he could pull it off"
"Yeah, don't get sloppy sunshine" Shane says firmly
"I know, I know" Gabriel says through a yawn "It's called confidence"
"Well we did some digging" Fantasia says "Casey dislocated his right knee some time ago, might we worth targeting"
Gabriel smiles
"Good to know" Gabriel says back to Fantasia "Let's see if we can give him some more damage to that knee, turn the giant in to a midget"
Gabriel nods confident.
"What about his partner?" Gabriel asks
"Nothing major mate" Shane replies "Amateur wrestler, did pretty well at it, but is about three steps away from being an alcoholic and two steps away from a constant oxygen pipe shoved up his nose. I mean how can anyone seriously abuse their bodies like that? I mean come on, my body is perfect on the inside and outside!"
Fantasia wraps an arm around Shane's shoulders
"Ryan King doesn't worry me" Gabriel says "I don't think either of them have really defined who they are here, there's no aggression with either of them, they're just two big guys who think size can intimidate Despayre and I, neither of them will"
Fantasia hands the folder of information to Gabriel
"Read up anyway" She says
Gabriel nods in her direction.
""Does anyone want anything?" She asks
"The usual babe" Shane says with a wink "but maybe after some coffee"
Gabriel shakes his head and Fantasia stands up and moves to the counter. Gabriel looks at Shane but before he can talk, Shane cuts him off.
"Ok boy" Shane says firmly "No bullshit, what's on your mind?"
Gabriel curls his lip down
"The world title" He replies
Shane turns his head, nodding and smiling
"Should have guessed" Shane replies "Conflicted?"
"Yes" Gabriel replies
"Look" Shane says firmly, casting a glance in Fantasia's direction to see if she's returning yet "It's a great open opportunity for everyone in this fed, anyone can walk away with the title, hell Despayre can walk away with the title. You're greed Gabriel, greed, you know you want it all and the fact is, it's there for the taking"
"But Despayre..." Gabriel says slowly
"You think Despayre would be pissed at you for winning a title?" Shane says shaking his head "He'll be happy seeing his 'big brother' happy. That little guy has never been jealous of your success, never had a problem with it. I'll tell you what I'll tell him if he asks. Make it happen. You two are the most talented guys in Sin City Wrestling, go out and prove it. I'll be disappointed if one of you didn't come back with the gold"
"Thanks Shane" Gabriel says sincerely
Fantasia returns and hands Shane a coffee, holding one of her own.
"What was you guys talking about" She asks
"Uhhh" Shane stumbles out "A successful night for the Sins at High Stakes. You winning the Bombshell title, Gabriel and Despayre cementing their place as number one team in the company and our angry prodigal son returning"
"And the World title match" Fantasia replies
"Can't say I've thought about that" Gabriel says back, looking away
"Anyway" Fantasia says quickly "We have to go Shane, we promised Synn and Despayre we'd help set up their Halloween party"
"How comes he got out of it?" Shane asks while nodding at Gabriel
"Cause Synn told him he can relax today" Fantasia replies
"Yeah" Gabriel says with a smirk
"Well don't be late" Fantasia says.
The sound of a song is heard coming from Gabriel's pocket. Gabriel pulls a phone out of his pocket.
"You mention Despy and he calls" Gabriel says "Hello?"
Gabriel holds the phone to his ear and listens.
"I won't be late, and yes, I know, fancy dress, Halloween party. I already got it picked out" Gabriel says exhaling "What do you mean you hope it doesn't show my legs? What's wrong with my legs?"
Shane chokes on his coffee, but Gabriel raises a finger to Shane before he can say anything else. Gabriel ends the call and looks at Shane and Fantasia
"Seriously" Gabriel says "What is wrong with my legs?"
2.30pm
Gabriel is seen standing outside the Luxor hotel and casino, the location of his amazing two bedroom penthouse suite, talking on the phone, the camera moves in to pick up on the conversation.
"Sara, it's a good offer" Gabriel says with a smile "I would love to play Mallek again"
Ah, Mallek. A character played by Gabriel in an episode of hit TV show Supernatural. A male witch with unseen abilities and powers, that happened to help the Winchester Brothers out of a situation, regardless of the uneasy atmosphere between the three
"I do have some free time now" Gabriel says "I'm working once a week in Vegas, so can easily make time. Problem is I can not promise that Synn will not follow me and harass Jared and Jenson again"
Gabriel waits for the reply
"I don't think restraining orders will stop him" Gabriel says with a smile "What's the plot?"
Gabriel again waits for a reply
"Really?" He says "Krimson Kiss?"
A look of curiosity crosses his face
"Devlin" He says down the phone "Cool name"
Gabriel waits for a few seconds
"Patrick?" Gabriel says with another curious look on his face "Was he the cool he witch dude who had the power over how long people lived?"
A huge grin crosses Gabriel's face
"Ok, I'll tell you what" Gabriel says before pausing for a few seconds "I'm at the Luxor, if you can get a script to me to have a look at, and a contract, I'm pretty sure I could get a little free time to come make this happen"
Gabriel smiles
"Looking forward to it too" Gabriel says with a nod "Bye"
Gabriel slides the phone back in his pocket.
"Nice!" Gabriel says "Guest starring in Supernatural again"
6.25pm
Happy hour in Coyote Ugly bar, situated in the New York-New York hotel and casino in Las Vegas, a place where for $30, you can drink as much as you want and a place where most people hearing about this for the first time, wants to go. Gabriel is seen sitting at a table on his own, a draft beer in front of him. Three guys, clearly taking advantage of the happy hour two for one tequila shots on offer, move towards Gabriel.
"Wow dude" On of the yells out, tapping on his friends shoulder "That's the magic dude that plays in the Luxor!"
"No!" Another yells back to his friend "That's the magic dude that's a wrestler"
Gabriel looks up from his beer
"I'm both" Gabriel says
He picks up his beer and takes a sip.
"Can you like show us a trick dude" One of the three asks
"Only if you have a quarter" Gabriel says
"You want us to pay you bro?" One drunkenly asks
"No" Gabriel says with a smile "Need it for the trick"
"Ohhhh" all three say at the same time
Gabriel reached for his beer and finishes the last mouthful. He quickly stands up as one of the guy hands him a quarter. Gabriel reaches in to his pocket and pulls out a marker pen.
"Ok" Gabriel says "You guys just gave me this quarter and I got this pen out of my pocket. What I want is one of you three to sign your initials on to the coin"
Gabriel hands the pen to the guy as well as the quarter. The guy signs his initials on the quarter and hands it back to Gabriel.
"Now watch closely" Gabriel says
The three men keep their eyes on the coin, not placing their attention anywhere else. Gabriel places the coin on his left hand and places his right hand over, he rubs the coin and lifts his hand up, making the coin disappear.
"Where's the coin dude?" One asks.
Gabriel points down to the floor.
"I think it went in my shoe" Gabriel replies with a smile.
He reaches down to his shoe and pulls it off, lifting it to eye level. The three men wait as Gabriel reaches in to his shoe and pulls out a can of Budweiser.
"No way!" One says surprised
"There is no way that can and your foot could fit in that shoe" Another says "It's a fake can"
Gabriel shakes his head and opens the can, taking a sip of cold Budwieser. He takes his empty glass and pours the beer, right out of the can and in to the glass, proving that it is beer in the can. Gabriel shakes the last of the contents in to the glass
"Can you hear that?" Gabriel asks while shaking the empty can.
"I can!" One proudly exclaims.
Gabriel shakes the can and tilts it up, a silver piece of steel blocks the can's opening, Gabriel shows it to the three men
"NO FUCKING WAY!" One yells out
"Those are your initials dude! That's your quarter!" A second shouts
The camera turns to show the quarter, complete with the man's initials, blocking the opening of the can. Gabriel smiles and hands the can to the surprised trio. Gabriel picks up the beer from the table, and hands it to another one of the group
"Have a beer on me" He says shrugging his shoulders
Gabriel turns and walks away, heading towards the exit
8.10pm
The back of Gabriel is seen outside the house of Synn and Despayre, unable to see what costume Gabriel is wearing. Gabriel looks up at the house and nods.
"Party time..."
You wanna know what's happening at the party? Bet you're curious... you better go read Despayre's work then...
