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Characters: Ken Kaze, Carson Nash, & George the Trashcan

Fresh off of a victory, Jolt Wrestling’s Resident Moron was pacing down the hallways of the coliseum once more. However, this time he actually had direction as he knew he was heading toward the cafeteria he had left George the Trashcan earlier, rather than strutting along backstage and eventually finding himself inside the squared circle calling Sylo out.

As the Hero of Hardcore entered the cafeteria, he was startled by a great surprise. Occupying the booth of the table of which George sat upon was none other than the Number One Contender for the Triple Crown championship himself, “Untouchable” Carson Nash.

Why was he there? What business did he have with George? Or Kaze? Or George and Kaze? Surely Ken had done no wrong against Nash over the past few weeks. Ken had been held captive, courtesy of his adversary Sylo the Superbeast.

A broad grin was present of Nash’s face, though, as he looked seamlessly toward Kaze.

“Ah, Kaze. Just the man I wanted to see,” Nash stated as he stroked his chin for a moment.

“And why is that?” Kaze queried cautiously.

“I have a little – er, shall we call it a proposition? – oh, no, never mind, you probably don’t know what that means – um . . .” Nash trailed off, racking his brain to find the precise, simple term to use. “Oh, an offer. I have a little offer I’d like to – er – offer you.”

Obviously intrigued at what type of proposal this could be, Ken was all ears.

“I’m all ears,” Ken responded. See? Told you so. And you didn’t believe me. Shame on you.

“Well, last week, everyone across the nation – no, everyone across the globe witnessed the creation of the single greatest team ever. That being myself, ‘Un-f[BEEP!]king-touchable’ Carson Nash and Mr. Motherf[BEEP!]king TNT, Geo Vacton. And, well, after watching you dismantle that waste of human flesh inside the squared circle tonight, I thought to myself: Hmm . . . I really like his style. He’s so damn short, yet he can pick Polar apart like it’s nothing.”

Ken’s eyes jolted from Carson to George repetitively until they at long last settled back upon Nash.

“So, I thought I would ask you to join our team. We are looking for a third man to fill in the spot for our triple tag team.”

Kaze seemed rather apprehensive and reluctant to respond. Nash seemed to pick up on this.

“You know, it’s not like I ask anyone to join this f[BEEP!]king team! Only the best can join! Yes, and I’ve already joined. Now, I’m looking for someone to pick up my deadweight. Are you up for it?!”

Ken seemed to have been processing all of this through his mind. He had obviously not caught onto the offensive remark from Mr. Untouchable. Seemingly enraged and confused, Nash turned his back to Ken, pulling out a piece of paper and a pen from his pocket. He began to scribble something feverously before tossing the pen aside, turning back around to face Kaze.

“Oh, also . . . your pal, Geo, expressed interest in you joining us. Matter of fact, it was him who suggested you to me. Here,” Nash said, brandishing the piece of paper he had just written on. “It’s a note from Geo himself. Asking you to join us.”

“Hey Kaze, it’s Geo. How are those Velcro-strapped boots I got for ya? Using them well? Well, dude, just in case you didn’t know, Nash and I are starting this awesome team in anticipation for this new triple tag team division Jolt will be implementing soon. We need a third guy, man. You’re the guy. Join us! It’ll be great, dude, I promise.”

A twinkle in Nash’s eye was visible as Ken lowered the slip of paper to his side.

“See!” Nash persevered. “He wants you to join, too.”

“Well . . .” Kaze trailed off as he looked longingly toward George. “Oh, all right. I’m in.”

“Great!” Nash exclaimed, standing to his feet. “Well, all is done here. I’ll be off.”

Carson began to exit the cafeteria, but decided to stop for a quick second to make one, final remark.

“Get that damn trashcan outta here, would ya? It’s stinking up this f[BEEP!]king place.”

It was apparent Carson had no knowledge of who George the Trashcan was as he made his exit. Ken simply shook his head before heading toward George, sitting down next to him on top of the table.

A new faction had been produced tonight. That faction consisted of three of the biggest names in Jolt Wrestling to this day.

“Untouchable” Carson Nash. Geo Vacton. Ken Kaze.

A force to be reckoned with.