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January 2025
The Lyons Den training facility was nothing like Zayvion had ever seen, it was certainly better than any of the broken down gyms they had back in Inglewood. This was where he belonged and this was what his deadbeat father had been hiding from him all along.
He flew all the way across the country to be here so he could train to become a professional wrestler and secure a bag for his family. His mother's side of the family of course, he didn't know anybody from his father's side, the Lyons side, all he knew was that he carried the name, and that meant he had a right to be here as much as anybody who carried the last name Lyons.
As he made his way through he was approached by Eddie Lyons.
“Hey, new guy!” Eddie said extending a hand. “Eddie Lyons, nice to meet you.”
Lyons. This guy carried the same name, he was likely related somehow. Zayvion extended out his hand accepting the handshake.
“Zayvion Lyons.” he replied keeping a respectful eye contact with Eddie.
Eddie raised an eyebrow and a knowing smirk came across his face.
“Let me guess.” Eddie said “You're another one of my Uncle Zack's kids.”
“Yeah my dad's name is Zachary Lyons, but I never met the guy.” replied Zayvion.
Eddie nodded.
“Yeah… neither did the rest of your brothers.” Eddie said.
“I've got brothers around here?” asked Zayvion.
“Yeah.“ said Eddie “Your father, my uncle, let's just say… he had a lot of fun in his youth.”
“Yeah…” Zayvion muttered
“Hey..” Eddie said “Don't worry about it too much. You'll be all right. How about I show you around? We are cousins after all."
“I'm supposed to meet with a Coach Kaiser..?” said Zayvion
"Yeah.. that would make sense." said Eddie "He's the head trainer around here handles all the contracts and that sort of thing. He's out at the moment, had to go take his daughter somewhere. He'll be back a little later but I can introduce you to some people till then.”
“Yea, that's cool.” said Zayvion.
“Follow me.” said Eddie, as he led Zayvion around the area.
Eddie pointed out a dark haired man who seemed to be brooding in a corner.
“That's Alexander.” said Eddie "He's one of your brothers I'd be careful around him he's a little moody and not very friendly to people he doesn't know. I feel like there's a good heart in there somewhere that maybe he doesn't even know yet."
Zayvion looked at Alexander for a moment but continued to follow Eddie.
“That guy over there talking to the female trainees?” Eddie continued, "That's another one of your brothers. Matthew, he's far too focused on the ladies instead of what he actually should be doing.”
“Can't say I blame him, I like the ladies too.” Zayvion grinned.
“Mmhmm…” said Eddie curiously, continuing the tour. “Anyway the other family members you need to know about are our cousins Victoria and Vincent, the twins. Watch out for them they're nothing but trouble. Vincent is dangerous, and that Victoria is conniving.”
“Sounds like the whole family is nothing but problems.” said Zayvion
“Feels that way sometimes.” said Eddie “But I do my best to do the right thing. My fiance and I are expecting a kid later this year and I just want to be a good example for my child.”
“Hey man, congratulations." said Zayvion.
“Hey come on, there's someone I want you to meet.” said Eddie.
Eddie let him a little deeper into the facility, Zayvion looking around all the equipment as he followed. They came upon an urban looking female.
“Cleo, meet Zayvion” said Eddie, “Zayvion meet Cleo.”
Cleo observed Zayvion, as if reading him like a book.
“Where you from young blood?” she asked.
“Inglewood.” Zayvion replied.
“How you find yo’ way out here?” she asked
“I’m a Lyons.” Zayvion said.
Cleo grinned and looked at Eddie
“Zack?” she asked.
Eddie nodded.
“Well, good to know he didn’t discriminate.” she joked. “Look, just work hard and be respectful, that’s all we really ask around here. Listen to Eddie, he’ll lead you right. Just careful around the rest of your family, especially that Victoria. Nasty little one she is.”
“So I’ve heard.” said Zayvion.
The three chatted casually for the next twenty minutes or so, as Zayvion learned of Cleos background with gang involvement and how The Lyons Den helped change her from felon to world champion. A story Zayvion really respected, he had been around people in similar situations back home, some of his best friends were behind bars. He himself never got into gangs, but he certainly had friends who did. After a while, they took him to Coach Kaiser’s office so he could finish out his paperwork and officially become part of the team.
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May 2025
Zayvion had been working hard in the few months since he officially joined The Lyons Den. He had gotten to know and understand the rest of his family, now knowing what Eddie and Cleo were talking about when he had first arrived.
He and Cleo in particular had grown very close, they had shared some of the same struggles and just understood each other in ways that the rest didn't. She had said he was a quick learner likely to his DNA and gymnastics background, and that if he kept it up he would be having a contract of his very own before long.
“You're doin’ great young blood. Keep it up.” she told him after the two had finished a few rounds in the ring.
“Well it helps to have a good teacher.” he said dabbing her up, “How are things in PWS?”
“Still tryin’ to get my world title back.” she said “But Star did announce that I'm getting inducted into their Hall of Fame. Ya girl made it. I'm a certified Hall of Famer.
“Hey congratulations!” Zayvion said with sincerity.
“Thanks.” said Cleo “Makes me feel like all my hard work paid off, and like I said if you keep working like you are you'll get to a hall of fame one day yourself young blood.”
Shortly after that moment they were interrupted by one of Zayvion's brothers, Alexander Lyons.
“This felon still trying to give you advice?" Alexander smirked “Maybe you should rethink who you really want to listen to around here, because between Cleo and myself one of us is your family and one of us is currently a champion. They are also the same person and it's me.”
“Alex, not now.” said Cleo.
“Yes now.” said Alexander “You see my tag team champion partner Alexandra Calaway, my sister in blood, has been helping me understand the meaning of family. I'm not talking about the golden trio, I'm talking about my family who suffered the same fate I have because of our father. They look at us as bastards like we're not as good as they are. That's something only we can understand, and something only I can help my brother with.”
“Alex, I don't know what you, trying to do but you better check yourself right now.” Cleo warned.
Zayvion put up a hand and interjected himself.
“I got this Cleo.” He said.
He turned his attention to Alexander
“Look, Alex.” he said looking into the eyes of his older half brother. “You want to talk about family going to about being my brother you ain't never said more than a few words to me…”
“Alexandra and I were busy working on becoming champions.” Alexander interrupted.
“ I wasn't done.” Zayvion said sternly “I didn't know nobody when I got here, but the two people who did help take me in and help me get my foot in the door were Eddie and Cleo. Eddie however is a busy guy, he's getting married, he's expecting a baby and he's got his SCW career, but Cleo she's been the one who's had my back since day one in this place. If Alexandra Calaway can be your sister in the blood or whatever yall’ call it, then Cleo can be my sister from the streets. So with all due respect brother, I think I'll continue listening to her.”
Alexander frowned.
“You're making a mistake.” he said.
“Then it's mine to make.” Zayvion replied.
They stood eye to eye staring at each other for a moment before Alexander, with a huff stepped back and went out about his business.
“What's his deal?” Zayvion said.
“I think he liked it better when he was the only one…” Cleo said “You know, of your dad's kids. Now there's you, and Matthew and Nayeli got here a short while ago
here. Coach said some lady in Ireland is trying to stake some claims but so far nothing's been proven.”
“Well I ain't worried about none of them right now.. I need to focus on getting Zay to the play.” Zayvion replied.
“Then let's get back to work.“ said Cleo
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August 2025
Winds of change could be felt moving through the Lyons Den during the weeks of August. Eddie had just gotten married recently on a cruise, and his daughter Jordan had been born into the world. PWS had closed its doors leaving Cleo and Alex out of a job, Victoria was still dealing with her Championship reign coming to an end and Vincent had lost his mind completely.
Zayvion was preparing for what he was hoping to be his professional debut with a company that was trying to start up under the name Elevation Pro, unfortunately it seemed they were never able to actually get their feet off the ground.
He had nothing to do but continue his training and working alongside Cleo Phillips who had become his closest friend in the den.
“Sorry to care about PWS.” he said "I know the place meant a lot to you.”
Cleo sat on the ring apron and shrugged.
“It's all good.” she said “You got to learn to move on, ya’ know PWS did a lot for me now I got to look at what the next chapter is for me.“
“Yeah I feel that.." said Zayvion "I was hoping Elevation Pro would be it for me but I guess that didn't work out.”
“Yeah, well I don't know what happened with all that.” said Cleo “But that wasn't yo’ fault. I guess whoever wanted to run it wasn't quite ready to run a company yet.”
“I guess.” Zayvion muttered.
“In any case I wanted to tell you something about the next step in my career.” she said “I did a lot in PWS, Won world championships, had blood feuds, made their Hall of Fame. I think it's my turn to give back and I can fully focus on you.
“Haven't you already been helping me out since I got here back in January?” asked Zayvion.
“I mean officially.” said Cleo “I finally got my manager's license, and I want to make you my first client.”
“Yo, for real?” Zayvion said “Hell yeah! You know I ain't going to say no to that shit.”
The two shared a friendly embrace.
“Then it's official.” she said “Whenever you make your debut and I assure you it's going to be soon I'm going to be right there in your corner.”
Zayvion was really starting to feel like he was finding his place in the Lyon's Den. All he needed now was a contract. He was still early in his training, but there was just something in him. He knew he could do it, he just needed an opportunity, an opening, any opening. If Cleo is going to continue to be right there by his side on a more permanent basis as well, then that was just icing on the cake.
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January 2026
Zayvion Found himself mildly annoyed at the start of the new year He was told the next available contract would be his but when the news broke of a new company opening up contract offers it was his younger half sister Nayeli Lyons that had a contract written up.
“I thought I was next up.“ Zayvion said “What to my contract Cleo? “With all due respect to my younger sister, I've been working here longer and harder than she has. Coach told me I was next!”
“Nayeli was giving more of a developmental deal.” Cleo explained “It wasn't the right type of contract for you, coach has bigger plans for you and is seeking out a bigger company.”
“He's taking too long.” Zayvion grumbled.
“Patience, young blood.” Cleo said.
“I am trying.” said Zayvion “But I really just want to get out there and do this thing for real. I'm tired of the little exhibition matches here at the Den. I'm ready.”
“I know..” said Cleo “But Coach is a man of his word, and he'll give you something as soon as he can. We just have to wait for an opportunity to open up.”
“Well I wish that opportunity would open up for me sooner than later.” said Zayvion “I don't care what has to happen to make it so.”
“Be careful what you wish for…” said Cleo “Remember we're going to do this the right way, and like it or not that requires patience.”
“Yeah, I get it.” said Zayvion.
He did understand it to a point but he still wanted his opportunity and deep down he did make a wish that somehow some way something would open up for him…..
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