"An Old Staple Returns..."

[[Our story begins in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. We come to see the welcoming sign of the building we’ll be soon to walk into, that building being none other then the neighborhood bar named “The Champs Corner”. As the sign can be seen, the light lighting it up can be seen flickering in and out as if it was about to die out. From the outside “The Champs Corner” looks folksy, warm and cheerful. Bricks and marble stones make up most of the building's outer structure. It's tough to see through the closed windows, but the laughter and cheering from within can be felt outside.

As you enter the bar portion of the restaurant through the heavily used, steel metal door, you're welcomed by a feeling of comfort and laughing voices. The bartender is extremely busy, but still manages to welcome you with a friendly nod. It's as charming inside as it is on the outside. Squared, stone beams support the upper floor and the sconces attached to them. The walls are full of photographs, judging by various photos as you come to see as you walk on into the bar, their of one person, the owner.

The bar itself is packed unlike its other half were only a few select tables can be seen being occupied. Locals seem to be the primary clientele here, which could be seen as the best sign you can get. Several long tables are occupied by separate groups who, after having had quite a few drinks, seem to be trying to prove which group is best. The other, smaller tables are also occupied by people who seem to be enjoying themselves a lot, perhaps too much, if such a thing is possible. Even most of the stools at the bar are occupied, though nobody seems to mind more company.

One particular person stands out amongst all the others in attendance that one person being none other then 90’s wrestling sensation Thaddeus Stone, whom otherwise is known amongst many professional wrestling fans as “The Franchise.” Stone can be seen having gained a few pounds in weight since his last bout which saw him as the last reigning Universal Heavyweight champion in the defunct promotion known only as the Universal Wrestling Federation.

Having signed with the promotion to build it back up to the one time Juggernaut it once was, Stone was entered into a tournament, a tournament in which saw him being crowned the Universal Heavyweight champion. Stone could be seen dressed in not the finest clothing could buy, more so the cheapest money could buy more then anything. He could be seen wearing a button up short sleeve dress shirt along with a pair of jean pants, and wore down snakeskin cowboy boots.]]

Thaddeus Stone: “So there I was...”

[[Thaddeus spoke as a familiar voice cut in on him that voice being the voice of his longtime friend and personal agent Ralph Savage.]]

Ralph Savage: “So there he was...”

[[Savage said as Stone turned around to greet him. As Thaddeus turned to greet his old friend he could see not just he who put on a few pounds but his agent as well. Savage could be seen being a bit overweight, and balding on top of his head. Savage could also be seen wearing a untucked white button up dress shirt, a few buttons could be seen missing from his shirt as he stood before his longtime client.]]

Ralph Savage: “Long time no see Champ...”

[[Savage said as he reached out to shake his longtime friends hand. Stone accepted the handshake as he extended his hand in return, as Stone and Savage looked down one another they could be seen being more then happy seeing one another.]]

Thaddeus Stone: “So how longs it been Ralph?”

[[Thaddeus questioned as he got on up from where he had been sitting at as he did he put the stool he had been sitting on back in its perspective place.]]

Thaddeus Stone: “Excuse me folks.”

[[Thaddeus said with a smile as he excused himself from the family of three who’s son could be seen playing with a haggard toy action figure of himself. The Stone action figure could be seen starting to fade due to its old age. The action figure of Stone could be seen being one of the first action figures done of the former champion, most likely having been given to him by his father.]]

Ralph Savage: ”Seven years on the dot champ, Seven years on the dot.”

Thaddeus Stone: “It's been that long, you don’t say...”

Ralph Savage: “Indeed it has been Thad.”

Thaddeus Stone: “So what brings you down towards my neck of the woods?”

Ralph Savage: “Well Thad... Knowing you’re about to lose the Champs Corner due to unpaid bills I got you a gig Thad.”

Thaddeus Stone: “What kind of gig Ralph?”

[[Thaddeus questioned as he and Savage walked on out towards the back of the of bar and restaurant where mainly staff can be seen when out on their breaks. Thaddeus takes up a seat at one of the provided tables made out of concrete and lights up a cigarette. He takes a few drags off of it as Savage sits across from him on the other side of the table.]]

Ralph Savage: “So the gig is that of coming on out of retirement and regaining the fan base you formerly had as lets face it your bar and restaurant isn’t cutting it Thad...”

Thaddeus Stone: “Why sure it is Ralph.”

Ralph Savage: “How many times you going to tell yourself that before reality kicks in and bite you in the ass Thad?”

[[Savage said as he walked on off towards the parking lot where his vehicle was parked, leaving his longtime friend “The Franchise” Thaddeus Stone sitting alone in the break area outside his restaurant and bar smoking his cigarette.]]

[[Two weeks later...]]

[[We come to open up at the front office of Silver Meadows trailer park. Various mobile homes can be seen stationed throughout the park, speed bumps and directional directorial signs are what separate the rows of mobile homes. Various patrons can be seen sitting outside their mobile home unit except for one unit which could be seen having various beer bottles and cigarette buts scattered around it. The screen to the door can be seen hanging down off of the door due to a previous tear it had suffered from. As the scene continues to unfold as we come to see a gold 1995 E320 series Mercedes Benz pulling on up into the provided parking space, Ralph Savage can be seen in the drivers seat as the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

As the vehicle comes to a complete stop the driver side door opens up and out steps Savage. Ralph can be seen wearing yet another suit, different in color and even design. As he steps on out of his vehicle he closes the door and walks on over to the wooden steps that lead on up to the door of Stone’s mobile home unit. He opens the door and pops his head in as he does he comes to see a passed out Thaddeus Stone reclined back in a forest green lazy boy recliner. A open bag of flaming hot Cheetos can be seen, a few Cheetos can be seen scattered about on the recliner; orange reddish crumbs can be seen having been wiped on across his white tank top, the orange reddish crumbs from the Cheetos can also be seen on Stone’s fingertips.

A few opened Budweiser beer cans can be seen scattered around the recliner. As Savage tries whispering to wake his former client and longtime friend up, it doesn’t seem to work. Stone continues to sleep as if not bothered by the sound as he does Savage steps on inside his friends mobile home. Once inside Stone’s mobile home he walks on over and shoves his friend, Stone awakes groggy as he slowly begins to gain his focus.]]

Ralph Savage: “About damn time Thad.”

Thaddeus Stone: “Yea... Yea... Yea..”

Ralph Savage: “Late night?”

Thaddeus Stone: “You can say that again...”

[[Stone says as he regains his composure and sits up in his recliner.]]

Ralph Savage: “So you going to take the gig I got you Thad?”

Thaddeus Stone: “Yea I gave it some thought, so this Golden Gate Wrestling promotion does a show every two weeks eh?”

Ralph Savage: “Yea it does Thad, giving you plenty enough time to spend with Charlotte when you're not on the road wrestling... hell she can even come with you if like Thad."

Thaddeus Stone: "And lets say I was to sign the doted line..."

Ralph Savage: "You devil dog you, you did more then just give it a thought didn't you?"

Thaddeus Stone: "Yea, I did Ralph. I mean have you seen the garbage these promoters are dishing out nowadays, it shouldn't even be considered professional wrestling. It's more of like watching General Hospital on the CBS channel good god is it awful..."

Thaddeus says as he leans forward in his recliner chair.]]

Thaddeus Stone: "I didn' stutter now did I Ralph, yea man its awful!"

Ralph Savage: "So you're in?"

Thaddeus Stone: "Yes, Ralph I am in."

Ralph Savage: "You’ll come to fit right in with the roster Thad, so don't worry about if you still have it or not as its a mixture of un-established and established wrestlers like yourself...”

[[Thaddeus chuckles a bit before speaking.]]

Thaddeus Stone: “Fit right en I don’t think so Ralph, unlike them I’ve been out of the game for 7 years until now.”

Ralph Savage: “That you have champ but if I recall correctly you did try to make an attempt at a comeback not too long ago having been in talks with what was it Awesome Pro, Action Packed Alph Championship...”

Thaddeus Stone: “It was ACE Wrestling... and they closed before I could get the deal sealed... and let me tell you something what a headache that was... though one thing was certain though while I was working out a contract deal with ACE, I did get to sit in on some of the match’s like The Parker Van Peters and Dexter Anthony just to name a few I recall off the top of my head. Them two men who seemed like they were on the right path in ACE Wrestling before its unforeseen closing.”

Ralph Savage: “You still attempted to comeback Thad, so why now all of a sudden? Did what I say really open up your eyes?”

Thaddeus Stone: “ Yea, indeed it did, I just didn’t want to face the facts about my restaurant and bar not making it, that and that bitch of an ex-wife of mine has been upping my child support on our two kids, kids I don’t even get to see. So yea you can say reality hit me, it hit me like a ton of bricks that is...”

[[Stone says as he sits up from where he had been resting at. Once up Stone reaches down on a nearby light stand and grabs what looks to be a rolled cigarette. He takes a few drags off of it as he coughs, once he coughs he blows the smoke out from within him.]]

Ralph Savage: “Is that Marijuana Thad?”

Thaddeus Stone: "It damn well is and its some great F'n shit at that. I got it from the high school kid down the street from here... kid says he wants to be a professional wrestler can you believe that?"

Ralph Savage: "I can't believe you're smoking that... that..."

Thaddeus Stone: "That what Ralph drugs?"

Ralph Savage: "Well yea..."

[[Thaddeus chuckles a little bit, before blowing out a cloud of smoke.]]

Thaddeus Stone: "Damn shit works wonders bro on my body when it's in pain..."

Ralph Savage: "Just be ready when the ship sails and Golden Gate Wrestling airs it's flagship show Goldrush TV, Thad..."

[[Ralph says as he walks on out of Stone's mobile home and out to where his vehicle can be seen parked.]]