Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2021 6:06:19 GMT
Joseph is on the bus heading to his small apartment he rents from combat wrestler and IIW trainer Simone Stone. The Bus comes to a stop as it comes to Oxford road. Joseph grabs his black sports as he passes by the people sitting in their seats as some read books and play games on their smartphones. A young boy stops Joseph as he walks by.
Young boy- Your Joseph Manaia I saw you last week at Combat. I'm a huge fan I've been following you since you came to the UK.
Joseph- Yeah that's me little man fifth-generation superstar Joseph Manaia and what your name?
Young Boy- My name is William sir.
Joseph- Well William nice to meet a fan and if you stay on the right track and stay true to your convictions you'll be in IIW one day too.
William- Thanks mister those words mean a lot to me. Do you mind if we take a picture?
Joseph- Naw I don't mind little man.
The Bus driver looks back
Bua Driver- You getting off or not?
Joseph- Just a few more seconds this kid wants a picture with me.
Bus Driver- Oh yeah and what makes you so special?
Joseph- I wrestle for IIW here in Manchester sir we have a Nextflix deal and everything.
Bus Driver- IIW you say... Well, I follow the show and haven't seen you on Mayhem.
Joseph- No sir I'm just starting out on Combat got to work my way up now please let me take this picture.
The Bus driver waves his hand in a motion to carry on. Joseph and William pose and smile as they take the picture.
William- Wow thank you sir you just made my day. I'll be rooting for you every Mayhem.
Joseph gives the kid a thumbs up as he exits the bus. Joseph walks a few blocks down from Oxford road and stops at an apartment complex called the Shady garden. Joseph pulls out a piece of paper.
Joseph- Simone said apartment 28 A.
Joseph walks around the complex until he finds building A and walks up the steps as he approaches door 28. He gives it a slight knock and the door next to it opens up and is revealed to be Simone Stone.
Simone- Oh hey kid I seen you made your rooms not ready yet the damn bug exterminator didn't come by on time so I had to reschedule you can sleep on my couch for the night.
Joseph- Thats cool with me I used to stay in a hut.
He chuckles to himself as he walks in. He puts his bag by the end of the couch and takes a seat as Simone brings him a cup of water and a bowl of Brunswick stew.
Joseph- Thanks Simone this looks real good.
Simone- Don't mentioned it I remember when I young and just starting in the wrestling business with barely any money always like for a place to stay until you work your way up, but aren't you from a big famous wrestling family you should be be short on money right?
Joseph puts his bowl of stew down then looks at Simone.
Joseph- Yeah well we used to be respected and well loved throughout the wrestling community but then my father Bosa got busted for selling drugs why on your wrestling. It was a big scandal that left my family without money and respect. That's why I had to come here to IIW no other promotion in the United Staes would touch me because of the name Manaia.
Simone- That's rough kid sometimes good hands his warriors his toughest battles I'm sure he has a plan for you, but what about your father do you still keep in touch?
Joseph- He calls now and then and depending on how I feel I might pick up and entertain what he has to say. The damage he's done to me and my mom is unforgivable. The Samoan elders look down on us and nobody wants to associate with us. That's why I have to win as many matches and possible and Championships as I can to restore my family's name and earn respect.
Simone- Championships huh? Well kid you got a long way to go IIWs got some of the best to offer as Champions and the guys behind them are no pushovers. It'll be a while before Osh or any of the staff see you as a contender.
Joseph- I'm ok with that I'll beat that whoever they put in my way and earn my way to the top I don't want any handouts. I'm here to do this on my own or it means nothing.
Simone- I like you kid that's why I offered you a place here. You got heart and a lot of passion that burns deep. You stay true to yourself and I have no doubt you'll be a champion someday. Now get some sleep a long week ahead before your debut.
Joseph gives Simone his bowl as he lays out on the couch closing his eyes as the scenes goes dark.
Young boy- Your Joseph Manaia I saw you last week at Combat. I'm a huge fan I've been following you since you came to the UK.
Joseph- Yeah that's me little man fifth-generation superstar Joseph Manaia and what your name?
Young Boy- My name is William sir.
Joseph- Well William nice to meet a fan and if you stay on the right track and stay true to your convictions you'll be in IIW one day too.
William- Thanks mister those words mean a lot to me. Do you mind if we take a picture?
Joseph- Naw I don't mind little man.
The Bus driver looks back
Bua Driver- You getting off or not?
Joseph- Just a few more seconds this kid wants a picture with me.
Bus Driver- Oh yeah and what makes you so special?
Joseph- I wrestle for IIW here in Manchester sir we have a Nextflix deal and everything.
Bus Driver- IIW you say... Well, I follow the show and haven't seen you on Mayhem.
Joseph- No sir I'm just starting out on Combat got to work my way up now please let me take this picture.
The Bus driver waves his hand in a motion to carry on. Joseph and William pose and smile as they take the picture.
William- Wow thank you sir you just made my day. I'll be rooting for you every Mayhem.
Joseph gives the kid a thumbs up as he exits the bus. Joseph walks a few blocks down from Oxford road and stops at an apartment complex called the Shady garden. Joseph pulls out a piece of paper.
Joseph- Simone said apartment 28 A.
Joseph walks around the complex until he finds building A and walks up the steps as he approaches door 28. He gives it a slight knock and the door next to it opens up and is revealed to be Simone Stone.
Simone- Oh hey kid I seen you made your rooms not ready yet the damn bug exterminator didn't come by on time so I had to reschedule you can sleep on my couch for the night.
Joseph- Thats cool with me I used to stay in a hut.
He chuckles to himself as he walks in. He puts his bag by the end of the couch and takes a seat as Simone brings him a cup of water and a bowl of Brunswick stew.
Joseph- Thanks Simone this looks real good.
Simone- Don't mentioned it I remember when I young and just starting in the wrestling business with barely any money always like for a place to stay until you work your way up, but aren't you from a big famous wrestling family you should be be short on money right?
Joseph puts his bowl of stew down then looks at Simone.
Joseph- Yeah well we used to be respected and well loved throughout the wrestling community but then my father Bosa got busted for selling drugs why on your wrestling. It was a big scandal that left my family without money and respect. That's why I had to come here to IIW no other promotion in the United Staes would touch me because of the name Manaia.
Simone- That's rough kid sometimes good hands his warriors his toughest battles I'm sure he has a plan for you, but what about your father do you still keep in touch?
Joseph- He calls now and then and depending on how I feel I might pick up and entertain what he has to say. The damage he's done to me and my mom is unforgivable. The Samoan elders look down on us and nobody wants to associate with us. That's why I have to win as many matches and possible and Championships as I can to restore my family's name and earn respect.
Simone- Championships huh? Well kid you got a long way to go IIWs got some of the best to offer as Champions and the guys behind them are no pushovers. It'll be a while before Osh or any of the staff see you as a contender.
Joseph- I'm ok with that I'll beat that whoever they put in my way and earn my way to the top I don't want any handouts. I'm here to do this on my own or it means nothing.
Simone- I like you kid that's why I offered you a place here. You got heart and a lot of passion that burns deep. You stay true to yourself and I have no doubt you'll be a champion someday. Now get some sleep a long week ahead before your debut.
Joseph gives Simone his bowl as he lays out on the couch closing his eyes as the scenes goes dark.