Bing Bing.....Bing Bing.
Aaron sat on the side of his bed, grimacing at the thought of checking the message on his phone. It had been a month since his tag team loss to Greg and Diego, and he and Matthew were no longer on speaking terms. Aaron had all but vanished from the underground wrestling scene and become a recluse. It was hard for him to accept that even now in his early forties, he was having a difficult time finding his place. He walked into the bathroom, fully nude, and looked in the mirror.
His six-foot, furry frame stared back at him with blue eyes and tanned skin. His black beard and hair had become a bit untamed as he decided to finally clean tighten it all up. When all was said and done, he flexed his two-hundred-and-forty-pound muscle wolf body in order to take a breath before he checked his message.
*Friend:
Hey I know its been tough, but we really miss you around the circuit.
*Aaron:
My apologies, I have simply needed time to myself.
*Friend:
Ha ha, he lives!!! Hey man, just letting you know, Greg has been bragging up a storm.
Aaron's anger flared, tightening every muscle in his body. He was close to crushing his phone before taking a breath to collect himself.
*Aaron:
That is hardly surprising.
*Friend:
Maybe, but he seems confident that he has ended your alpha status.
Aaron's anger grew in every nerve, causing his hair to stand on end. It wasn't enough for his ex to chase away Matt, but now he was ruining his reputation.
*Aaron:
Set the match........next Friday, my ring, 12pm.
It only took a few minutes before Aaron got a response.
*Friend:
He is asking if it is the same rules as the last match and about the steaks.
*Aaron:
Tell him the same rules, and the winner decides the steaks.
*Friend:
He has requested as the winner of the previous bought, that your gear be boots and a black jock strap.
*Aaron:
It is his right to request my gear, tell him I accept.
Aaron got his reply shortly thereafter. He spent the next several days training for his comeback. He could only hope to break his losing streak and be freed from under Greg's shadow.
Friday
Greg arrived and walked into Aaron's home. He had been here more than a few times and was familiar with his way around. When Greg entered the ring, he was pleased to see that Aaron kept his end of the bargain, enjoying Aaron's wolf body in a jock strap. Greg began to disrobe and reveal his traditional white singlet with green piping.
Both titans were of similar height, and though Greg had about 20lbs on Aaron, he knew it was pure muscle underneath. Greg may have been bald, but a thick red beard and vast chest hair were his true Scottish marks.
Greg:
This is your third attempt at the same lesson, thus why you remain a humbled mortal amongst gods. The hands that moves you into your rightful place will be strong.
Aaron:
A rat is a titan to a blade of grass, but it is vermin nonetheless.
Their banter was interrupted by ref Will and Greg's protΓ©gΓ© Diego entering. Aaron was quick to note that Diego also bore a singlet, clinging to his thin Hispanic frame.
Aaron:
What is the meaning of this?
Greg's face was confidently smug. Diego jumped into the ring combing back his bright blue hair and blowing Aaron a kiss.
Greg:
You agreed to the same rules as our previous bout. Did you forget that it was a tag team endeavor?
Aaron felt as though the room behind him fell back. He made the mistake of being vague and Greg was quick to capitalize.
Aaron:
Clearly vermin was too kind of a description. This was your plan all along.
Greg played coy, though purposely poorly. Aaron was livid, clenching his fists, his face turning red. Ref Will was quick to step in.
Will:
Hey now, the rules have already been set, you can choose to forfeit but be subject to whatever punishment your opponent has in mind, or we can wrestle.
Will was as sadistic a ref as Aaron had ever seen. He loved wrestling, but his skinny frame didn't do well against the muscle wolfs in this group. He lorded over most at six-foot four, twirling his brown pencil thin mustache like a silent film villain. Aaron knew he was trapped. He could either concede this match or concede his objection. He directed his attention to Greg and asked:
Aaron:
And what is the consequence if I forfeit?
Greg:
You fall to your knees, proclaim me your alpha, and drain my rod until there is nothing left within it. It would be filmed and shown to our very close-knit circle of course.
Greg knew to play on Aaron's pride, wagering that a chance to win was more important to Aaron and the possibility of loosing and having far worse humiliation.
Aaron:
I will do battle.
Greg:
Cunning is a form of wisdom that courage is often blind to.
Match
The combatants stood at each corner as ref Will made his announcements.
Will:
This match is scheduled for one fall and is a handicap match. Victory can be achieved by KO, submission or pin and all my calls are final. The winner of the match is entitled to determine the steaks.
The bell rang, and Aaron and Greg circled each other while Diego waited in the wings.
Greg:
You have fought so hard to win, yet you learn nothing from victory. A lesson needs to be learned, so pain and humiliation shall be your teacher.
Aaron:
To accept pain is to live, to only ever create pain is to know nothing of life.
The two titans locked up, each attempting to test their strength against the other. Their palms intertwined, their strength seeming equal, until Aaron began to gain ground and pushed back. Greg appeared to look worried, but his expression quickly changes to a smirk. Greg stopped pushing back and stepped to the side, causing Aaron to fall forward. Greg held onto one arm and used it to whip Aaron into the ropes.
His body hit the ropes chest first and Aaron stumbled back as Greg slammed his elbow into his lower back. Aaron dropped to his knees and Greg followed up with an elbow to his opponent's forehead. With Aaron dazed, Greg turned him over and bent his head between his legs. Greg hooked Aaron's arms and planted him in a perfect pedigree, causing Aaron's bare ass to bounce on the canvas as the ring shook.
Greg turned Aaron onto his back and hooked the leg, making sure Diego had a great view. Will slid in the for the count.......1.......2, but Aaron was able to shoot up his arm and break the pin. The combatants stood and circled each other once more as Greg decided to antagonize further.
Greg:
Skill in the ring is akin to skill as a lover, it is no wonder Matt was unimpressed.
An enraged Aaron lunged at Greg, who took the opportunity to throw a white powder into Aaron's eyes. His motion was carried out and Aaron still managed to find his target, but at the cost of his vison. Greg was knocked to the ground, but Aaron was in no position to take advantage. He stumbled around the ring, attempting to get his bearings. Aaron found a corner post and leaned against it, rubbing his eyes, completely unaware that he has wandered into Diego's corner.
The young wrestler snaked his arms around Aaron's neck, forcing on a tight sleeper. First his vision was taken, and now his breath, Aaron struggled against the immediate threat, but could not see Greg now in front of him.
Greg:
A sight to behold, the light of your spirit fading.
Aaron could only gurgle and gasp in response. Greg closed in, grabbing Aaron's right arm and tucking it behind his head, leaving his broad hairy chest exposed. Greg placed his first near the center of Aaron's chest, rubbing his knuckles into a furred chest mound. Greg pulled back and fired his fist dead center....HEART PUNCH! Aaron's eyes rolled up into his head, his body forced into tremors and his throat constricted against the sleeper. Aaron was held in place barely holding on to consciousness.
Diego: