Time For A Change

[Angel Fyre]

Angel Fyre's cell phone rings as he is heading to his custom designed limo. Angel looks at the number and sees its his boy Malachi.

Hey dude what is up!! Tell me you got good news man.

Look dude the news I got is good and bad. I couldn't find anything out on that problem you wanted me to find out. But I am coming to Chicago and should be there in a few hours. I want you to meet me at Gold's Gym. We really need to get you back in tip top shape. Now I want you to listen to me for a moment and not shove me off like you did last year. You see your biggest dilemna is not your talent because I see that but it is your work out and demeanor in the ring. And I know you better than anyone even your so called women in your life. I am a brother to ya and know it is time you go back to what you were when we were blood brothers. You know right down dirty and right down out for destruction. Get away from this showman and pretty boy demeanor you have in the ring. Now you may be the prince of Hollywood but you are a fruitcake in the ring.

Angel cuts him off

Now wait a minute, Junior! What do you mean. I was a champion before and was a fine Mayhem Champion. I can't help the fact that we got some snoozers trying to make me out to a flake when everyone knows that I should be getting that World Title shot and should be World Champion. Now I know that maybe my Hollywood career has kept me from being the top of my game. But you think I am soft? You think I can't handle the road to superstardom? Now do I need to beat you down like I did a few years ago?

Malachi clears his throat as he knew this would be a sore topic for Angel.

You know I felt you would feel this way but the truth needs to be said. You want to win the hearts of the fans with a few flashy moves. Then go ahead but if you want to be world champion then you need to get dirty and do what is necessary to deliver. So if that means me calling you "soft" so you can get your head right then so be it.

So are you ready to begin or are you more worried about looking good in front of the public? You ready to be the low down dirty dog that I know you are and get what has been avoiding you?

Angel thinks about what Malachi had to say.

I will meet you at the gym. We can talk about things there. I will think about it. I know that maybe I have let my success in Hollywood blind my eyes in the wrestling world. You have always been my trainer and look forward to what you got to say.

Angel hangs up the phone as he gets in his limo and drives off to the gym to meet Malachi.

[Angel Fyre]

Angel arrives to the gym about 3 hours later and sees that this gym is not the typical Hollywood gym but a more run down place and not in the best side of town. Angel looks to wonder if he is in the wrong place but a few bad looking guys are outside and escort Angel into the building.

Well I am glad you were able to make it Angel. Not exactly what you had in mind I am sure. I know I can't train you in the comfort zone in some of the places you are used to. I need to bring you to the lowest of the low to bring the animal out of you. Not the sunbathing and champayne drinking atmosphere. Now if you got no questions lets begin.

I can say that you don't surprise me but didn't think we would be here. Now I don't really have any questions but since I am here what do you want?

I want you to ditch everything you think you know about wrestling. I want you not to think about being flashy but brutal. Now your attire from last year won't do either. I need you to be right out mean. Now if you are willing to go back to old school then we can make you into the champion that you need to be.

Angel seems a little troubled but understands what needs to happen.

I trust you my friend and will do what you say. I am leaving everything at the door. So what do we do next?

Malachi seems pleased as he shows Angel the gym.

Basically it means pretty boy it is time that we get you down to what made me one of the best wrestlers before I started working for you. Now right now I got some old tapes of myself and you when we were in the orient doing our thing. Now you see the moves and the actions? That is what we need for you to be. Not just that but you will need to dedicate yourself to the bizarre at times but strenous training that will occur. No more panzy weights but old school weights. It means beating your body up until you want to quit but I won't let you. You ready?

Angel looks shocked as he knows what is going to be his life for the next few months.

I am ready. All I need to know is when we are done will you stay by my side?

I will stand by your side man like always. But this means no cell phones and no committments besides with the training. Lauren will have to understand when our time comes it will be just us working you out. Not saying you can't have a life and spend the time with her but the hours I have it means no other interruptions. When we are done I will go with you no matter where you go. I will be your bodyguard and friend but more than that the one that will train you.

Angel nods his head as they get ready for the training.

[Angel Fyre]

After a few hours of some intense training it seems that Angel is not getting the new style of wrestling aka street fighting. He gets ticked and just walks a few steps back

Hey dude what's wrong? You need to get back here so we can continue. You can't quit on me when you need to get in the shape you need to obtain the ultimate prize. So what gives?

Angel just nods his head as he knows this isn't for him

Look I have come to a decision and this isn't me and never will be me. You are the thug from NYC and not me. You are a very good fighter and someone I got on my payroll but think I can't be you. I have to be me. Now if you want to train me the way I fight and wrestle then so be it. If not then I must go another direction. We are like brothers but this is your life and not mine. Now if you want to continue to be on the payroll then come to my suite in a few hours and we can discuss things. I need to get back to Lauren now and to the man that I know I am and not the carbon copy of you.

Angel walks out and gets back in his limo as Malachi stands there wondering what just happened