Post by Shawn Young on Oct 6, 2017 19:16:14 GMT -5
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Mentor and trainee talks. Seattle, Washington. Friday 6th October.
Shawn knew he was expecting a visit from his mentor today as he sits around in the living room waiting for him to come as he hadn't been down from a loss against Danni LeBlanc and Adam Sandlers, but Konrad knew the mistakes he made which was needing to be addressed today as Shawn's parents wondered who he was waiting for.
Shawn Young: "Waiting for Konrad to arrive."
Mrs Young: "To talk about wrestling, right?"
Shawn Young: "Yes, that's correct."
As soon as he said that, the doorbell rang as Shawn went towards the door and opens it to see his mentor Konrad Raab standing at the door and Shawn allows him in as Konrad waves to Shawn's parents and he speaks.
Konrad Raab: "Best if we'll talk in your room if you don't mind."
Shawn Young: "Not at all."
Since they didn't have a gym that's built yet, the only way to have these interactions was by visiting Shawn's house as Shawn's currently using the gym in LA at the moment until Konrad's new gym gets built in Anaheim, California. Shawn lead Konrad upstairs and he opens his bedroom to see lots of posters of wrestlers, even some of Konrad himself which he smiles as they take a seat on Shawn's sofa he has in the room as he's bedroom's quite big and Shawn speaks.
Shawn Young: "Am I in trouble?"
Konrad Raab: "No, not at all. It's alright to lose matches when you're facing against the number one contender for the South Bay title. Heck I lost a double tables match with the number one contender for the Wildcard title lately myself, but do you know what I learned in the match?"
Shawn Young: "The mistakes you made?"
Konrad Raab: "For you yes to not make them again, but I gained a lot of experience in that match cos there's things that I'm still learning about like hardcore/deathmatch wrestling aspect of things and also cruiserweight style wrestling."
Of course Shawn understood what his mentor was saying, he himself was learning more about the sport everyday, even with five years of experience in the sport and of course Shawn had long ways to go to get there, but it was some good advice so far as he had a question to ask.
Shawn Young: "Are you gonna be at West Coast Genesis this week?
Konrad Raab: "After the SCW Under Attack PPV card that came out a few hours ago, unfortunately I'm unable to make it as it's quite a journey from Providence, Rhode Island to fly to California. I got business to deal with Jason Helms the next day and well, he has another thing coming if he thinks he can play games with me and run from me like a pussy he is."
Shawn Young: "I don't think I like that language you used."
Konrad Raab: "Yes I know and it was inexcusable to use that language in front of you, but that guy has caused me nothing, but hell and he's not gonna like to see a dark side I've been hiding from the world, hoping I'd never have to use it again, but it's impossible not to use it now and it's gonna come to a fucking end."
Of course, Shawn sees the other side to the business on Konrad just literally feeling angry in himself with the issues he's dealing with Jason Helms and Shawn sees that Konrad also felt bad on not being able to attend the West Coast Genesis show for Shawn's debut.
Shawn Young: "You gotta do what you have to do you know. I completely understand this is a major issue you're obviously battling, but I don't know how to interact with the fans and I was hoping you could help me with that."
Konrad Raab: "I honestly feel bad I can't be there because I'm wrestling on the day your signing autographs and taking pictures with the fans. It's quite easy really like how you interact with me, obviously not going in technical details like I am, but like just answer any questions the fans have for you, even if they don't really know you and always accept taking photos and sign any sort of autographs because you don't want to come across as an asshole."
Shawn Young: "No of course I don't. I love the fans cheering for me and having support for me."
Konrad Raab: "Of course it is because the worst reaction you can get is them not cheering at all, but I heard those cheers in the Unscripted show for you, they like what they see from the Young Hit Wonder."
Of course this did lead Shawn to a point when Konrad was going to talk about the mistakes he made in the match as he asks.
Shawn Young: "What could I do to improve?"
Konrad Raab: "Focus. You didn't really focus or study your opponents well. Very important to study everything A to Z about your opponents. I know they are new to you and that's understandable, but you know what Adam Sandlers is like in the ring now so you learnt from that and try to be careful with the risks you take.
Shawn Young: "I will work on all of those things you've told me. I'm just so excited to get in the ring again and wrestle because I'm desperate to wrestle in West Coast Genesis each time a match finishes because of being out so long."
Konrad Raab: "That could be another reason why you lost as well because being out so long does give you ring rust. I know you've been training, but it's very different when you wrestle matches in front of the crowd. At least the rust will be gone after this match. I will be watching you regardless in my hotel room, even if well you'll see a side of me that you've not seen before on that weekend."
It seems like Konrad was angry which Shawn has never seen him be like that before, but Shawn understands that it could happen to him if someone bugged him like Jason Helms has and Shawn pats him on the shoulder and speaks.
Shawn Young: "Yeah I felt rusty in the ring, got to admit and I need more in ring time to get rid of it. Shame our gym is still being built. I hope you kick Jason's ass cos he obviously deserves a beating."
Konrad Raab: "That he does and if you watch my match at Under Attack on Sunday, you'll see things I rarely ever do, but Fizz has been helping me gain confidence with the dark side just as much as I'm helping you today. I think we've covered everything and I apologise for not being able to come to the show once again."
Shawn Young: "Na, don't be. After all, you wanted to be in the background anyway and it's not your fault Jason is still bothering you. I lead you out of the door."
Shawn and Konrad got up from Shawn's sofa as he opens the door with Konrad following him as he goes down the stairs, being offered a cookie, but Konrad says no and Shawn goes to open the front door and Konrad leaves the house to head back to his home in Anaheim, California. Shawn however saw his mum baking cookies for Shawn as a way of celebrating his return to wrestling and they watched TV for a bit as a family before it was time to head on to bed as Shawn does go to sleep.
notes; Just something as character development for Shawn. Hope you guys enjoy reading and it's way over 500 words.
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