Jack Savage [vs] Gordon Fury

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The scene opens up with Gordon Fury sitting in his locker room after the end of Battlegrounds still in his ring gear, cutting the tape off of his hands.

Well I did it. Not only did Blyss and I beat Steel and Mini Steel, but I have put my reputation as a fighting champion on the line and will defend my title next week.

Dude it was a stupid fucking move.

Was it now?

Well lets see, literally a week after it was announced you have ASKED to defend your title 2 weeks before Ascension, in a match that you are only in BECAUSE you are champion.

As long as I don't lose, it won't be an issue.

No fucking shit sherlock.

I am fighting Jack Savage.

...good point.

I hear a knock on the door and glance at it. At this point I am way too tired to care who it is enough to check.

Gordon Fury: It's open.

The door swings open and Blyss Lockhart walks into the room, and she is still in his ring gear as well. Even in my exhausted state, I can tell she is pissed.

Blyss Lockhart: What the fuck were you thinking!?

Here we go. I stop cutting the tape and put down the scissors and prepare for the blasting.

Gordon Fury: What, winning the match?

My attempt at humour doesn't work as Blyss walks to stand in front of me, as if to get my attention.

Blyss Lockhart: You know exactly what I mean! Putting your title on the line? Are you kidding me? We have built up this momentum after our win, and you want to flush it down the shitter by potentially losing your title before Ascension?

The fact that she has considered that I am going to drop my title to Jack Savage gets up my nose a little, but I try not to show it. I stand face to face with her.

Gordon Fury: Not gonna happen Blyss. I am going to beat Jack Savage, retain my title, and give us even more momentum going into Ascension.

Apparently this does nothing to convince her.

Blyss Lockhart: You don't know that for sure Gordon! Phillip Joseph beat you, and Jack Savage has beaten you before as well.

I can only put up with so much before someone crosses a line, and Blyss has boot feet straight on it. My body gets tight as my fists clench slightly. I stare dead into her eyes.

Gordon Fury: And what the fuck is that supposed to mean?

Blyss's features soften, and she backs down a bit from me.

Blyss Lockhart: It means Gordon, that despite what you may think, you are only human. Yes there is every chance that you will decimate Jack and retain your title. But there is also that slight chance that he will get the upset, and become High Impact champion. It is an unnecessary risk.

Blyss is a smart girl, she took a less threatening tactic in order to avoid conflict and still achieve what she wanted to.

Or she, you know... cares?

The day I think that is the day I get a knife in the back. My body once again relaxes as I slump back down into my chair. At the very least I know she wants me to keep the title until Ascension, because NO ONE wants to tag with Jack Savage.

Gordon Fury: Maybe you are right Blyss, but it is my risk to take. How do you think I have managed to achieve all I have achieved here in IWF? I am not a big dude, I don't have a lot in the way of technical skill either. Fuck, I'm probably not even the best high flyer we have. But what I do have, is the ability and will to take risks no one else will take. To do the unexpected and “impossible” on a daily basis. Do many people consider what I did to be a stupid move? Yes. Do many people expect me to crash and burn? Yes. You know what I have to say about it Blyss?

]i]Stand up again, but this time I take a stance of control instead of aggression.[/i]

Gordon Fury: What else is fucking new? Every big move I have made in IWF has been ill advised and doubted, and that made me want it even more. It has made me work and fight harder, to push my body to limits I never thought I had. Taking risks is what drives me Blyss, its what makes me who I am. That is why I will defeat Jack and retain MY High Impact Championship, and that is why I am going to do whatever it takes to retain my title at Ascension.

I'm not sure if Blyss accepts or understands, but at the very least she seems content.

Blyss Lockhart: Well in that case, I am going to accompany you to the ring next week.

Well that was unexpected.

Gordon Fury: What?

Blyss Lockhart: You heard me. If you are determined to do this, then I am going to watch your back, you here me?

She gives me a sly smile.

Blyss Lockhart: After all, it's what partners are for, right?

She is good Gordo. Real good.

Gordon Fury: I suppose it is.

Blyss Lockhart: Well then I suppose i'll be seeing you next week then huh?

I can't help but grin. Blyss is a very interesting woman.

Gordon Fury: I suppose you will.

Blyss Lockhart: Good.

Blyss turns around, her back facing me. She reaches the door and opens it, but stands in the doorway.

Blyss Lockhart: Oh, and good job tonight... Partner.

She gives me a sly wink before walking out into the hallway, the door shutting behind her. I slump back down into the chair before picking the scissors back up, and continue cutting my tape off.

Gordo, I think I'm in love.

Of course you are.

Gordon chuckles as he lightly shakes his head, as the scene fades to black.

“Inside the mind”

The scene opens...

I shouldn't be here.

What?

I shouldn't be here, this is a terrible idea.

Will you please quit your bitching so I can actually tell everyone where you are?

Sure, that's exactly what I need, witnesses to this bullshit.

The scene opens up inside a psychiatrist's office. It has a homey feel to it, everything looking nice and organised. A safe place.

Safe place my arse.

Gordon is lying on a sun-baking style leather chair, while next to him a middle aged dark haired woman sits on a regular chair.

More like “soul sucking devil woman”.

Harden up princess. I have a feeling this is going to be fun.

Fuck you.

Soul Sucking Devil Woman: Hello Gordon, my name is Doctor Ashley Lawson. From reading your dossier you are having problems with a traumatic event you have recently gone through yes?

God damn it, she has an Irish accent. I love women with accents, and Irish is number one on the list. This will make it quite difficult for me to hate this woman, but I'm sure I can still pull through.

Gordon Fury: Apparently so yeh.

There is an awkward silence before Ashley speaks again.

Ashley Lawson: ...So why don't you tell me about it. It is a safe place here Gordon, don't be afraid.

Well, if I'm here, I may as well play my part.

Gordon Fury: Well, a few weeks ago I threw someone I had feelings for off a balcony because she tried to kill me and implant the genes of my dead brother in my body.

Wow, way to ease into it Gordo.

In my defense, I didn't realise how crazy that sounded until after I said it. Ashley is obviously taken aback as she takes some notes.

Ashley Lawson: Right... um... well, I can understand why that would be traumatic.

Gordon Fury: Easy doc, I did it in self defense, I didn't try to murder her on anything. Although I would be lying if that thought didn't cross my mind for a split second.

I take a deep breath. It's time to really get personal.

Gordon Fury: This woman, Tracey, is the ex girlfriend of my dead brother, Kurt. After he died, we became close, we were there for each other and she helped my through the toughest time of my life. And then she tries to fucking kill me!

I close my eyes, and images of her broken body still force themselves into my vision.

Gordon Fury: And even despite everything, I still feel guilt for what I did. I mean can you fucking believe that? In my mind I am 100% justified in what I did, but I just can't shake this image. What is wrong with me?

Kurt Lowe: Despite what you may portray, you are not heartless Gordo.

I look up to my left and see Kurt sitting next to me, his hand on my shoulder.

Kurt Lowe: You may be Gordon Fury to a lot of people, but to me you are still Gordon Lowe, a man that has a heart bigger than anyone else I have ever met. Well, YOU have ever met, you know what I mean. You care too much about people for this to not affect you.

Gordon Fury: Lucky me.

Ashley Lawson: Excuse me?

Gordon Fury: Oh, nothing, just talking to myself.

She jots down some more notes before looking up at me.

Ashley Lawson: Gordon, I have spoken to people with similar cases before, and this is an issue you can't solve with medication, or just talking to me.

I knew this was a waste of time.

Ashley Lawson: There is only one person you can talk to to make these nightmares stop Gordon. You have to talk to Tracey, and bring finality to your relationship.

Gordon Fury: What? Are you kidding me? No way doc. I feel sick even looking at a picture of her. Talking to her in person after everything has happened? No chance in hell.

Ashley Lawson: Gordon listen to me. Whether you wanted to or not, you came here for my help. I can tell just by looking at you that this is wearing you out. You want to purge your system and move on? Then you have to push the button yourself.

Gordon Fury: Push the button myself huh?

Kurt Lowe: You definetely got your money's worth with this woman Gordo.

Gordon Fury: Alright fine. You think this is a good idea, I’ll do it. But when it doesn't work, I am going to demand a refund.

She just smiles at me and shakes her head.

Ashley Lawson: Deal.

Gordon Fury: So can I leave now?

Ashley Lawson: You can leave whenever you wish Gordon.

I get up from the chair and head out the door, Kurt following behind.

Gordon Fury: Good. I think I'm gonna go drink a bleach cocktail in preparation for my “meeting”. See ya later doc.

Ashley smiles after him before jotting down some more notes.

Ashley Lawson: What a drama queen.

She continues writing as the scene fades to black.


The scene opens up outside a convenience store in a suburban area. Nothing is really going on, besides people casually walking past. Finally the door opens and Gordon Fury walks out, shouting back into the store.

Gordon Fury: Have a good day Mrs Bennet!

He walks closer to the camera, before focusing.

Gordon Fury: Mrs Bennet has owner this shop for as long as I can remember, and every morning I go in to buy something, doesn't matter what it is, and have a chat to her. Now I don't know if anyone realises this, but old people can fucking TALK. Mrs Bennet is sweet, but she takes a hold of my ear and I have to pry her off to even leave the store. Sure, I could always go to a different store, or not go at all, but its a repeating habit that I just can't break, no matter how much I want to. All of us have our unbreakable repeating habits in life...

He is totally gonna use this as the theme for his promo.

Gordon Fury: ...like Jack Savage for example.

Fucking called it!

Gordon Fury: Jack, your entire wrestling life is an unbreakable repeating habit, and not in a good way. I mean, I am a pretty big advocate for self confidence, but not at the sacrifice of reality. You come out every week saying the same fucking shit, and no matter how often you say it, it doesn't make it any more true. I mean every week you talk about how your opponents are scared of you, have you are constantly not being given the respect you deserve. Well here's a tip bud: FUCKING EARN IT! I mean you expect people to respect you for beating Desmond Young? Yeh good on ya, but how about you win a match that actually matters. And you are right Jack, I am scared of you. Scared that after I am done gutter stomping you like the piece of shit you are, that your stench of failure rubs off on me. . I mean, you are a man who talks as though they fucked sliced bread's mum, and you consistently squander ever chance you get to prove yourself. That is why I found it so funny that you talked like you earned this shot. You didn't earn this shot Jack. For some fucking reason, the Matthews clan decided to throw you a bone. You had your chance to earn a shot at me Jack, not once, but TWICE! And both times you fucked it up. Badly.

I mean this week watching your promo almost won the match for you, because I was very very close to bashing my skull against a wall. You have decided to FINALLY (not really) mix things up, adding in blatant lies to the mixture of bullshit. I mean everyone can already go and watch his promo, but this line stood out to me: “And like I said whats already mine is the title know as the High Impact Championship is mine. It has always been mine and it will always be mine.” Now not only does this comment make no fucking sense whatsoever, but I checked the title history, and I'm pretty sure, you have never been, and if I can help it never will be High Impact Champion.

Jack in this business you have to grow as a person and as a wrestler in order to move up the rankings. You have to adjust and adapt in order to stay relevant and noticed. You want to know why no one gives a fuck about you? THAT is why. You are the same as you were when I beat you last, the same when you lost the Diana, and the same where you lost to Baron Thompson.

Jack Savage is a joke. That is the cold hard facts. You are a person that no one considers any sort of threat but you. And this will never change unless you wake up and realise it. While you are completely oblivious to the facts, you will continue to be mocked and disrespected until the end of time. It's a good thing you are loaded with money Jack, because you aren't loaded with common sense. Your own self arrogance means you ignore the threat of everyone you face. I mean I would bring up my victories, but I don't have to, cause people already know about them, about the threat that I am, and that is my point. You need to wake the fuck up and smell the roses Jacky boy, or I'm going to beat you to death with them.

I'm afraid you are in for yet another disappointment come Battlegrounds Jack, as I am going to enter as High Impact Champion, and leave the exact same way. It's time for you to face the fury...

...Mate.

Gordon walks out of shot as the scene fades to black.