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King of the Mountain:
Drifter vs. Frost vs. Superballs vs. Lynch vs. Dennis Mann
Summer Bash
July 26, 2009
Honolulu, Hawaii
No longer does Rhemses Trekker have to prove himself, or why he's a contender in the King of the Mountain match at Summer Bash. Winning the Survival of the Sickest match and becoming the Unified Champion wasn't enough for some. But showing cohesion with a man he must face at Summer Bash, Frost, to overcome two former HWO World Champions was feat.
The end of the match came as a shock to very few that know Drifter. An unprovoked attack on the current champion was just something that was in Trekker's nature. It's what got him this far in this business. Doing things he wasn't allowed to do in Arkansas was one of the reasons he came to HWO to begin with. It wasn't personal, Drifter was just being...well, himself.
You see, Drifter has no personal issues with any of his opponents for Summer Bash. Not even Dennis Mann, the person he's worked with and known the longest. That is unless Mann has a problem with Drifter and Shawn Stryker working together for a brief while in Major League. But that's just water under the bridge. It doesn't really matter anyway. If someone has an issue with Trekker, then it just throws their focus off of the main goal of the match. To gain the HWO WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP.
Today, Drifter seems back at home in Honolulu. Actually, it's a place he once called home. The place where he was a part of Hawaiian Island Wrestling in the late 90's. Damn near a decade ago. He was much younger and much more naive back then. Back then he was content to team with a guy in a wolfman mask that carried a cross to the ring. True story folks, but we won't get into that right now. You see, HIW failed to see the superstar that Drifter in time would come to be. They failed to see the gleam in this kid's eye. They failed to see the passion that he had for the business. HIW was more content with pushing their own "mokes".
Drifter and his wife Brooke drive down the road of a nice suburb looking at the houses.
Drifter: It's hard to believe I just sold that house like 3 years ago. It feels like forever.
Brooke: Do you regret it?
Drifter: No. We never used it anyway. This is the first time I've been back since then, so I guess I made the right decision.
Brooke: You want to try to look up some friends while we are here?
Drifter: The only person that I ever really talked to in Hawaii was Cody Sharpe. I haven't talked to him in eight years. I'm not even sure if he still lives here. I'm sure he moved to Hollywood like everyone else after HIW closed.
Brooke: What do you think the owners of HIW are doing now?
Drifter: My bet is that they probably own some used car lot. Those guys thought they were on top of the world and they were basically small game. They thought they had it all and knew it all. Remember when they made me dye my hair jet black and drive that hurst around.
Brooke: Oh yeah, the Ten days.
Drifter: Ten. What a stupid name. The gothic gangster.
Brooke: My name was Banshee back then. I was named after a comic character, and a guy at that.
Drifter: I was willing to do anything to get matches back then. It's amazing what ten years can do for a man's career.
Brooke: Ten years and alot of work. Don't sell yourself short.
Drifter: So much has changed since then. Things are so different now. Simon and I were best friends back then. Now, even outside of the business, I can't stand the guy.
Brooke: It really wasn't Simon's fault, or yours for that matter. You guys were pushed into hating each other. Not only did you have to hate each other in character, but you were always being compared to him.
Drifter: I even took over his name and persona. Right here in Hawaii as a matter of fact.
Brooke: Okay, enough of this talk about the past. It's getting depressing.
Drifter: You're right. At least one thing hasn't changed since we left here.
Brooke: What?
Drifter: This beautiful weather. So let's go to the stadium and get my interview over so we can go to that spot at the beach we enjoyed so much.
Brooke: Sounds good to me.
Okay, it was a non televised trip down memory lane. I'm sure most of the newly found HWO fans of Drifter wouldn't have known what this was about anyway. On to more current events.
This time we see Drifter and Brooke in the makeshift studio at the Aloha Stadium. They sit across from Wrath interviewer Rocki Reynolds. Yes, Wrath interviewer.
Rocki: I really hope I don't get into any trouble for this. I'm not sure if Cole would be too pleased with me interviewing you.
Drifter: I tried to call James Lee. He wasn't in Hawaii yet. I knew you were here and were looking for work. Cole knows what's good for business. I'm sure he'll be fine with this.
Rocki: Well then, I guess we should begin. I'd like to start out with letting everyone know about your history in Honolulu.
Drifter: Funny.
Rocki: Why is that?
Drifter: Cause' just before I came to the stadium Brooke and I were riding around looking at my old neighborhood.
Rocki: So, we all know that you grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. What alot of people don't know is that you started your career right here in Hawaii at Hawaiian Island Wrestling.
Drifter: You've done your homework, Rocki.
Rocki: Just rumbled through some internet sites while I was waiting on you guys to get here.
Drifter: Just remember not to believe everything you read.
Rocki: Yeah, I found a few websites that I don't that featured you and your wife that probably shouldn't be mentioned here.
Drifter: (Laughing)I'm sure you did.
Sidenote: While wrestling for ML:XL, an erotic video of Drifter and his wife Brooke ended up on the internet. Drifter and Brooke gained all rights to the video and have made a nice chunk of change out of the deal.
Rocki: So you began your career here. Would you like to tell us what it was like working and living in such a beautiful place like this was?
Drifter: Living here was great. Working here was near miserable.
Rocki: So you aren't fond of your HIW days?
Drifter: Well, it was the beginning of my career. I was about your age. Just like you are doing now, I did whatever it took to get work in this business.
Rocki: I can understand that.
Drifter: The fedheads in HIW were too busy making sure their buddies stayed on the top to care about guys just breaking into the business. I won my first five singles matches in Hawaii. Most of those were what's considered "dark matches" now. The top dogs knew I had the ability, they just didn't want me taking any of the spotlight, so they found me some other random kid to team with.
Rocki: And?
Drifter: Well, from the start of my career, I never wanted to be labeled a tag team wrestler. It happened alot, but I didn't want it. HIW threw this kid named Cody Sharpe. He wasn't a bad wrestler, but couldn't work a mic if his life depended on it. We won most of our matches, but it was just a good way to keep both of us at the lower end of the card.
Rocki: So you left Hawaii.
Drifter: Yeah. I worked some indy cards for awhile before I went to NEW. I always loved it here in Hawaii. I bought my first house here. The house had alot of good memories so I kept it up until about three years ago.
Rocki: You think you'll have any hometown fans at Summer Bash?
Drifter: I'm sure I'll have a few that remembered me from way back then. It's not like we are in Memphis or anything though.
Rocki: So let's get on with talking about Summer Bash. It seems like the norm in HWO to just ask about each opponent seperate and go from there, so we'll just take that route.
Drifter: Fine with me.
Rocki: Let's begin with the current HWO World Champion, Frost. Last week you guys were teamed up to face two of your other opponents Superballs and Lynch. You guys won the match but in the end you attacked Frost with a steel chair. What was that about?
Drifter: That's not a very good question, Rocki. That's simple. I did exactly what Frost did at Survival of the Sickest. I tried to take the easy way out. Hell, it could have been any of the three in that match. It wasn't just because I had some beef with Frosty. It was just that he was the closest to me. If Superballs or Lynch would have been standing with their back to me, I'd have nailed one of them across the skull. Now ol' Frosty feels like I gave him some kinda rimjob or something.
Rocki: I'm not sure if you can say that?
Drifter: Frost was looking at our one night tag team as being something a little more long term. At least he thought that was a possibility. I wouldn't be content with holding the tag titles here. I'm not saying I may not try to win them later on, but I'm going into Summer Bash for the world title. I'll leave the tag teaming to Felix and Russ for now.
Rocki: Speaking of titles, you are the Unified Champion right now. What are your plans with it?
Drifter: I'm going to hold on to it. I'll defend it when Carter thinks it's time for me to defend it. If...when I win the World title, I'll just have two straps to carry. No big deal.
Rocki: Some people in HWO would be proud to be the Unified Champion, why was it that you were so quick to jump into the world title picture after winning it?
Drifter: It's not like I'm not happy that I'm the Unified champ. It's just my goal was a bit larger.
Rocki: Okay, moving on with your opponents. You've also got the last HWO World Champion, Lynch to deal with at Summer Bash.
Drifter: Who can say anything bad about Lynch. Do I think he'll be a threat in the match? Definately. Do I think his focus is on the title? Maybe. He's angry with Frosty. That's a good thing for guys like Superballs, Dennis Mann, and myself. As long as he's looking to gain some revenge on Frosty, Lynch will lose focus on the real prize of the night. Same goes for Frost if he's looking for any revenge on me for hitting him with that chair. Those guys could easily make a mistake and forget that there's three more guys in there looking for that title. Lynch has proven that he can roll. He's held damn near every title that HWO has to offer. It's just that he's never been in a match with guys of this calibur to get them. We are all "big names" in this business. There's a reason every is saying that last week was probably the biggest main event in Mayhem history.
Rocki: Every participant was in that match, except for one. Fans were expecting Dennis Mann to be a part of the action on Mayhem, but he wasn't there. Do you think that was a good move on his part.
Drifter: Dennis will do his homework on everyone in the ring with him at Summer Bash. Just because we didn't see him at Mayhem, doesn't mean he was off partying somewhere. Well, maybe it does with Denny, but he's much smarter than people give him credit. Just because he's a big guy doesn't mean he's dumb. Those kind of stereotypes could easily cause someone a match. Especially with Dennis Mann.
Rocki: Frost has already mentioned that he knew little about Mann. I'm not sure about Lynch and Superballs, but everyone knows you have worked with him in the past. Do you think that gives you an advantage in the match?
Drifter: Somewhat. I've now been in the ring with all four guys. That's something that no one else in this match can say. But also, Rocki, people change. My wrestling style has changed alot since the Major League days. I don't know what Dennis has been doing since then. He may be completely different now than he was a little over a year ago.
Rocki: So now we move on to yet another former HWO World Champion, Superballs.
Drifter: This guy IS Mr. HWO. His dedication to the company goes beyond probably everyone on the rosters, both Mayhem and Wrath. He's another one that's won nearly every title Hybrid Wrestling has to offer. When Superballs is on, then he's unstoppable, but he does have his moments where he's off a step or two.
Rocki: So this match at Summer Bash is a King of the Mountain match. I know alot of the fans are a bit confused on the rules. How do you feel about this match?
Drifter: I've been labeled extreme for the last five years of my career. This match is somewhat extreme with the ladders and the penalty boxes. I have to pin someone to be able to hang the belt up to become the winner, all the while trying to avoid a pin and the penalty box. It's extreme, but then you absolutely have to keep your wits about you or you could end up in the box watching someone else win the match. This match isn't for just any wrestler, it takes a certain kind of person to do it and do it well.
Rocki: Okay, I guess that about wraps it up. So what's your plans until Summer Bash?
Drifter: Well, today I plan on spending some time with Brooke and enjoying Hawaii again. Tomorrow morning we have an autograph session here at the stadium. After that I'll get in a workout and some rest before the big show Sunday.
Rocki: Sounds wonderful. You guys enjoy.
On that note Rocki, Drifter, and Brooke all stand and begin to leave the stadium.
Will the memories of Hawaii play a factor in the King of the Mountain match, or will the true fans of Drifter cause him to step out and become the World Champion? How will each man in the match play a role in it?
Drifter vs. Frost vs. Superballs vs. Lynch vs. Dennis Mann
Summer Bash
July 26, 2009
Honolulu, Hawaii
No longer does Rhemses Trekker have to prove himself, or why he's a contender in the King of the Mountain match at Summer Bash. Winning the Survival of the Sickest match and becoming the Unified Champion wasn't enough for some. But showing cohesion with a man he must face at Summer Bash, Frost, to overcome two former HWO World Champions was feat.
The end of the match came as a shock to very few that know Drifter. An unprovoked attack on the current champion was just something that was in Trekker's nature. It's what got him this far in this business. Doing things he wasn't allowed to do in Arkansas was one of the reasons he came to HWO to begin with. It wasn't personal, Drifter was just being...well, himself.
You see, Drifter has no personal issues with any of his opponents for Summer Bash. Not even Dennis Mann, the person he's worked with and known the longest. That is unless Mann has a problem with Drifter and Shawn Stryker working together for a brief while in Major League. But that's just water under the bridge. It doesn't really matter anyway. If someone has an issue with Trekker, then it just throws their focus off of the main goal of the match. To gain the HWO WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP.
Today, Drifter seems back at home in Honolulu. Actually, it's a place he once called home. The place where he was a part of Hawaiian Island Wrestling in the late 90's. Damn near a decade ago. He was much younger and much more naive back then. Back then he was content to team with a guy in a wolfman mask that carried a cross to the ring. True story folks, but we won't get into that right now. You see, HIW failed to see the superstar that Drifter in time would come to be. They failed to see the gleam in this kid's eye. They failed to see the passion that he had for the business. HIW was more content with pushing their own "mokes".
Drifter and his wife Brooke drive down the road of a nice suburb looking at the houses.
Drifter: It's hard to believe I just sold that house like 3 years ago. It feels like forever.
Brooke: Do you regret it?
Drifter: No. We never used it anyway. This is the first time I've been back since then, so I guess I made the right decision.
Brooke: You want to try to look up some friends while we are here?
Drifter: The only person that I ever really talked to in Hawaii was Cody Sharpe. I haven't talked to him in eight years. I'm not even sure if he still lives here. I'm sure he moved to Hollywood like everyone else after HIW closed.
Brooke: What do you think the owners of HIW are doing now?
Drifter: My bet is that they probably own some used car lot. Those guys thought they were on top of the world and they were basically small game. They thought they had it all and knew it all. Remember when they made me dye my hair jet black and drive that hurst around.
Brooke: Oh yeah, the Ten days.
Drifter: Ten. What a stupid name. The gothic gangster.
Brooke: My name was Banshee back then. I was named after a comic character, and a guy at that.
Drifter: I was willing to do anything to get matches back then. It's amazing what ten years can do for a man's career.
Brooke: Ten years and alot of work. Don't sell yourself short.
Drifter: So much has changed since then. Things are so different now. Simon and I were best friends back then. Now, even outside of the business, I can't stand the guy.
Brooke: It really wasn't Simon's fault, or yours for that matter. You guys were pushed into hating each other. Not only did you have to hate each other in character, but you were always being compared to him.
Drifter: I even took over his name and persona. Right here in Hawaii as a matter of fact.
Brooke: Okay, enough of this talk about the past. It's getting depressing.
Drifter: You're right. At least one thing hasn't changed since we left here.
Brooke: What?
Drifter: This beautiful weather. So let's go to the stadium and get my interview over so we can go to that spot at the beach we enjoyed so much.
Brooke: Sounds good to me.
Okay, it was a non televised trip down memory lane. I'm sure most of the newly found HWO fans of Drifter wouldn't have known what this was about anyway. On to more current events.
This time we see Drifter and Brooke in the makeshift studio at the Aloha Stadium. They sit across from Wrath interviewer Rocki Reynolds. Yes, Wrath interviewer.
Rocki: I really hope I don't get into any trouble for this. I'm not sure if Cole would be too pleased with me interviewing you.
Drifter: I tried to call James Lee. He wasn't in Hawaii yet. I knew you were here and were looking for work. Cole knows what's good for business. I'm sure he'll be fine with this.
Rocki: Well then, I guess we should begin. I'd like to start out with letting everyone know about your history in Honolulu.
Drifter: Funny.
Rocki: Why is that?
Drifter: Cause' just before I came to the stadium Brooke and I were riding around looking at my old neighborhood.
Rocki: So, we all know that you grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. What alot of people don't know is that you started your career right here in Hawaii at Hawaiian Island Wrestling.
Drifter: You've done your homework, Rocki.
Rocki: Just rumbled through some internet sites while I was waiting on you guys to get here.
Drifter: Just remember not to believe everything you read.
Rocki: Yeah, I found a few websites that I don't that featured you and your wife that probably shouldn't be mentioned here.
Drifter: (Laughing)I'm sure you did.
Sidenote: While wrestling for ML:XL, an erotic video of Drifter and his wife Brooke ended up on the internet. Drifter and Brooke gained all rights to the video and have made a nice chunk of change out of the deal.
Rocki: So you began your career here. Would you like to tell us what it was like working and living in such a beautiful place like this was?
Drifter: Living here was great. Working here was near miserable.
Rocki: So you aren't fond of your HIW days?
Drifter: Well, it was the beginning of my career. I was about your age. Just like you are doing now, I did whatever it took to get work in this business.
Rocki: I can understand that.
Drifter: The fedheads in HIW were too busy making sure their buddies stayed on the top to care about guys just breaking into the business. I won my first five singles matches in Hawaii. Most of those were what's considered "dark matches" now. The top dogs knew I had the ability, they just didn't want me taking any of the spotlight, so they found me some other random kid to team with.
Rocki: And?
Drifter: Well, from the start of my career, I never wanted to be labeled a tag team wrestler. It happened alot, but I didn't want it. HIW threw this kid named Cody Sharpe. He wasn't a bad wrestler, but couldn't work a mic if his life depended on it. We won most of our matches, but it was just a good way to keep both of us at the lower end of the card.
Rocki: So you left Hawaii.
Drifter: Yeah. I worked some indy cards for awhile before I went to NEW. I always loved it here in Hawaii. I bought my first house here. The house had alot of good memories so I kept it up until about three years ago.
Rocki: You think you'll have any hometown fans at Summer Bash?
Drifter: I'm sure I'll have a few that remembered me from way back then. It's not like we are in Memphis or anything though.
Rocki: So let's get on with talking about Summer Bash. It seems like the norm in HWO to just ask about each opponent seperate and go from there, so we'll just take that route.
Drifter: Fine with me.
Rocki: Let's begin with the current HWO World Champion, Frost. Last week you guys were teamed up to face two of your other opponents Superballs and Lynch. You guys won the match but in the end you attacked Frost with a steel chair. What was that about?
Drifter: That's not a very good question, Rocki. That's simple. I did exactly what Frost did at Survival of the Sickest. I tried to take the easy way out. Hell, it could have been any of the three in that match. It wasn't just because I had some beef with Frosty. It was just that he was the closest to me. If Superballs or Lynch would have been standing with their back to me, I'd have nailed one of them across the skull. Now ol' Frosty feels like I gave him some kinda rimjob or something.
Rocki: I'm not sure if you can say that?
Drifter: Frost was looking at our one night tag team as being something a little more long term. At least he thought that was a possibility. I wouldn't be content with holding the tag titles here. I'm not saying I may not try to win them later on, but I'm going into Summer Bash for the world title. I'll leave the tag teaming to Felix and Russ for now.
Rocki: Speaking of titles, you are the Unified Champion right now. What are your plans with it?
Drifter: I'm going to hold on to it. I'll defend it when Carter thinks it's time for me to defend it. If...when I win the World title, I'll just have two straps to carry. No big deal.
Rocki: Some people in HWO would be proud to be the Unified Champion, why was it that you were so quick to jump into the world title picture after winning it?
Drifter: It's not like I'm not happy that I'm the Unified champ. It's just my goal was a bit larger.
Rocki: Okay, moving on with your opponents. You've also got the last HWO World Champion, Lynch to deal with at Summer Bash.
Drifter: Who can say anything bad about Lynch. Do I think he'll be a threat in the match? Definately. Do I think his focus is on the title? Maybe. He's angry with Frosty. That's a good thing for guys like Superballs, Dennis Mann, and myself. As long as he's looking to gain some revenge on Frosty, Lynch will lose focus on the real prize of the night. Same goes for Frost if he's looking for any revenge on me for hitting him with that chair. Those guys could easily make a mistake and forget that there's three more guys in there looking for that title. Lynch has proven that he can roll. He's held damn near every title that HWO has to offer. It's just that he's never been in a match with guys of this calibur to get them. We are all "big names" in this business. There's a reason every is saying that last week was probably the biggest main event in Mayhem history.
Rocki: Every participant was in that match, except for one. Fans were expecting Dennis Mann to be a part of the action on Mayhem, but he wasn't there. Do you think that was a good move on his part.
Drifter: Dennis will do his homework on everyone in the ring with him at Summer Bash. Just because we didn't see him at Mayhem, doesn't mean he was off partying somewhere. Well, maybe it does with Denny, but he's much smarter than people give him credit. Just because he's a big guy doesn't mean he's dumb. Those kind of stereotypes could easily cause someone a match. Especially with Dennis Mann.
Rocki: Frost has already mentioned that he knew little about Mann. I'm not sure about Lynch and Superballs, but everyone knows you have worked with him in the past. Do you think that gives you an advantage in the match?
Drifter: Somewhat. I've now been in the ring with all four guys. That's something that no one else in this match can say. But also, Rocki, people change. My wrestling style has changed alot since the Major League days. I don't know what Dennis has been doing since then. He may be completely different now than he was a little over a year ago.
Rocki: So now we move on to yet another former HWO World Champion, Superballs.
Drifter: This guy IS Mr. HWO. His dedication to the company goes beyond probably everyone on the rosters, both Mayhem and Wrath. He's another one that's won nearly every title Hybrid Wrestling has to offer. When Superballs is on, then he's unstoppable, but he does have his moments where he's off a step or two.
Rocki: So this match at Summer Bash is a King of the Mountain match. I know alot of the fans are a bit confused on the rules. How do you feel about this match?
Drifter: I've been labeled extreme for the last five years of my career. This match is somewhat extreme with the ladders and the penalty boxes. I have to pin someone to be able to hang the belt up to become the winner, all the while trying to avoid a pin and the penalty box. It's extreme, but then you absolutely have to keep your wits about you or you could end up in the box watching someone else win the match. This match isn't for just any wrestler, it takes a certain kind of person to do it and do it well.
Rocki: Okay, I guess that about wraps it up. So what's your plans until Summer Bash?
Drifter: Well, today I plan on spending some time with Brooke and enjoying Hawaii again. Tomorrow morning we have an autograph session here at the stadium. After that I'll get in a workout and some rest before the big show Sunday.
Rocki: Sounds wonderful. You guys enjoy.
On that note Rocki, Drifter, and Brooke all stand and begin to leave the stadium.
Will the memories of Hawaii play a factor in the King of the Mountain match, or will the true fans of Drifter cause him to step out and become the World Champion? How will each man in the match play a role in it?