Luster is a LOSER.
::FADEIN on the rickety, sagging ring at the Basham-Schultz Wrestling Academy, the dim and unsavory haunt of “The Wolf” Chris McMillan. McMillan sits perched on the top turnbuckle, attired as usual injeans, harness boots, and a faded Dogs of War t-shirt::
THE WOLF: So, Luster has decided to show his face around here. Smelling of cheap booze and getting shot down by the local whores, no less. Welcome back, Luster. I thought maybe you had ducked into a hole, shaking in terror at the thought of facing off against me again. I guess you’re just not smart enough for that, though. I see, though, that you are at least bright enough to realize that it’s going to take a hell of a lot more than your sub-par wrestling skills to beat me. So you’re planning to bring a crowbar, huh? Fine, bring it. Go ahead and get yourself thrown out of the match, for all I care. Or don’t. Maybe you could get away with using it and not get caught. That’s fine, too. Doesn’t matter. I’ve been hit with a lot worse than a crowbar than my time, and I got back up. I always get back up.
::McMillan hops down from the top of the turnbuckle and stalks to the center of the ring::
THE WOLF: You, on the other hand, seem to be at home on your back. Seems like every time I see you, Luster, you’re on the mat counting the lights. Look, let me give you a little friendly … or not-so-friendly advice. Lose the shiny pants and disco boots. Put down the bottle, kick out all the women you paid for, and haul your drunk ass into the gym. Show a little pride in yourself, man. Until you start respecting yourself, nobody is going to respect you, least of all me. Not as a man, and sure as hell not as an opponent.
THE WOLF: See, Luster, you’re not only facing off against me, you’re facing off against El Arco Iris as well. Now, I don’t know the first thing about the man, except for the fact that he’s nuttier than something that’s got a hell of a lot of nuts in it. Keep that in mind, son. You’re stepping in the ring with one of the best mat technicians in our time, and a raving lunatic. Both of us are looking to beat the living hell out of you. What are you gonna do about it? How are you gonna stop both of us? Do you really think that you’re gonna fend off two men when you can’t even beat me? It isn’t gonna happen, not unless you show me a hell of a lot more than I’ve already seen.
THE WOLF: Now, don’t go thinking that I’m focusing solely on you, Luster. I ain’t forgot about you, Iris. See, unlike Luster I DO have the skill, the talent, and the drive to beat back two men. And easily at that, when it’s two men like you and the disco king over there. For the first time in a long time, I’m not sweating this match. You may think I’m overconfident, but let me assure you, son, I’m just confident enough.
THE WOLF: Luster, Iris … the two of you creep me out more than any two wrestlers on the face of the earth. I’m going to do everything in my power to stop the two of you from touching me and infecting me with your various diseases and ailments.
THE WOLF: So go ahead, Luster. Sit there and get piss drunk. Slap around the ladies a little. Then grab your crowbar and drag your ass to the ring. And you, El Arco Iris … polish up your lunatic grin and fill your pockets with sunshine and happiness. None of it will save you from me.
::FADE TO BLACK::