Tirades Of Truth

["Reckless Jack" Brad Kane]

"Then she told me she had a gun
It sounded like she’d used it once before on him
Then she told me she had a gun
It sounded like she’d used it once before, oh man"

We open up this evening in a hotel room. Nothing too strange about that is there? Many suitcases are flung about as there are clothes all over the room as well. Regardless, many of them look to be men's clothing and products. That is until we see a few thong panties strung about here or there. Then we happen to notice the Global Wrestling Coalition United States title hanging over a chair. Er, what is going on... some questions need to be answered. We hear laughing coming from the bathroom. A man walks out of the bathroom, fully dressed in a very nice suit. Usual looking one with black for pants and the jacket while his shirt is of a blue-ish color with a red tie on top of it all. He looks nice until he puts on a Seether skull cap. Kinda makes the whole suit seem worthless. Regardless, he grabs the title that sits on the chair and starts to play air guitar with it. He hums a small tune to go along with it but nothing noticeable. We hear the bathroom door shut close as the man sits down in the chair now and puts the title over his lap. Not being very content with just sitting there, he taps on the title with his hands like a drum now. Upon further inspection on the title, we see a name plate that reads "Reckless Jack." Now that we know who it is, maybe something remotely more interesting will happen as seeing him play the title like a drum is pretty boring. After a few passing moments, the bathroom door finally opens as we see a woman enter. She is rather beautiful and is wearing a long red dress that has a few black dragons scattered here or there. Perhaps she is still the person Reckless Jack choose to be his girlfriend search of 2007. It was a rather infamous search as it contained some of the most oddest things you'd ever see in wrestling not involving a certain booker like Vince Russo. If Russo had a half a brain, that's how he could book. Regardless, Reckless Jack stands back up as he slings the title over his shoulder. She smiles at him as he smiles back but her smile quickly turns into a frown. She takes her hand and rips the skull cap off of his head, revealing his black/blonde mix of hair. Jack sighs as he must like the skull cap but whatever. The woman then throws it on the bed as the two start to walk towards the door. Along the way, she grabs a small purse as Reckless Jack adjusts the title on his shoulder. He opens the door for his lady as she exits the room. He follows her as he shuts the door behind him and makes sure it snaps shut as no one can hopefully break in to the room, stealing whatever they have that is worth anything. As they walk down the hallway, they nod at various people. A handful of them recognize Reckless Jack and start to heckle him. Can't get a moments rest from the fans can he?

Fan: Hey, going out for a beer tonight?!

He dismisses the obviously drunk fan because no sober person would dare say that to the Self Revolution, the leader of Uncultured Youth and the current Global Wrestling Coalition United States champion. After turning on what was thought to be his greatest fan at Tribulation, people no longer looked at Reckless Jack in the same light. Most of them viewed him as a self preaching jackass who is just another walking advertisement for the dangers of drinking and smoking. To very few though, he is a martyr for his cause. His two day incarceration was a way to get him noticed by what he calls the Uncultured Society. The whole "Unculture" thing is weird unless you sit down and think about it for a while. The whole "Uncultured" revolution as he would like to call it is pretty simple. It's just people who don't smoke, do drugs, have sex with a different woman every night coming together and fighting a war against the people who do. Of course there is hardly any bloodshed in this so called war as it is mainly verbal. People taunt us, people make fun of us and we have to defend ourselves for being different. For not being like them. Anywho, as the couple walk in the hotel, more jeers are heard from people who recognize him from TV. Most of them say the first thing that he heard upon leaving the hotel room. "Gonna drink tonight?" "Hey, you want a bag of weed for free?" "Is that a hooker on your arm?" Just stuff like that. It's not getting to him but it is getting to her. She leans over and whispers something into his ear. He shakes his head as they keep walking until they get to the front desk. No one is around so Jack rings the bell. Just like that a hotel worker comes up to the desk in their typical outfits like you'd see on TV or a movie. Looks kinda dumb though.

Reckless Jack: I'm here to pick up the rental car we ordered. The name is Brad Kane.

The hotel worker thinks about it for a second as Reckless Jack leans against the counter. The woman taps her finger nails on the counter, making that super annoying sound that makes you want to donkey punch a person. The worker looks it up on the computer now as Jack shakes his head. The person at the counter still hasn't found whatever he was looking for as Reckless Jack gets more and more impatient with this man. After a few more moments of waiting, the worker finally gets something done as we hear paper printing out of the printer. The worker grabs a set of keys and hands Reckless Jack the paper.

Hotel Worker: Here you go Mr. Kane. Have a nice evening.

Reckless Jack nods as he turns away and leaves with his girl by his side. They head towards the door labeled parking garage. Jack opens the door for the woman as she goes into the hallway leading into it. Reckless Jack does the same now as they begin to walk side by side again. A few people pass by but no one recognizes him this time. Good thing too as that hotel worker has left Reckless Jack in a sour mood. Then again, he usually is in one these days anymore. But it's his life to live and if he chooses to be a jackass then more power to him. After what seems like an eternity of walking, they finally reach their car for the evening. It's nice looking newer car. Jack doesn't much care about model or maker. Just as long as it runs good. He unlocks the doors and then open the door for the woman. She shuts the door as Reckless Jack goes to the other side and enters himself. After shutting the door and buckling up, he turns the car on and proceeds to back out of the parking space. Before you know it, we're leaving to go somewhere! As he pays attention the road, she is off looking out the window, seeing people drinking on the corners of streets, maybe even a drug deal or two and this is a good neighborhood. Reckless Jack stops at a red light as he looks disgusted with what he has seen thus far tonight.

Reckless Jack: You know, I fail to understand. It's a nice night out but these people would rather get drunk and high. Makes no sense to me anymore. Sure I used to be like that but meh, it seems like it's so evil and horrible to do now.

Woman: Yeah...

He looks over to her, gazing at her. Then the light turns green so he steps on the gas as the car accelerates.

Reckless Jack: That's all you have to say about it? Come on, you were there that night. The night when I hurt myself. The night when I realized I had to change or else I was gonna end up dead in a gutter outside of some dive of a bar in a place like this. I know you Megan. You usually say something more then a yeah when it comes to something like this.

Megan: I know I do but you seem to be bitching about it a lot lately. Not that it's a bad thing to let the ignorant masses know what kinds of mistakes they are making but you need to drop it for a minute. We have this dinner tonight and everything here in Boston. It's why you flew back for the weekend before heading back out to wrestle again.

Reckless Jack: Well, when you stop seeing people making total asses of themselves and stop drinking, let me know because then I might stop. There is always something to rise against. There is always something to start a revolution, a war over. You know this. Hell, I told you when I formed Uncultured Youth what was going to happen. You knew for a fact that Tribulation was months in the making. After all, you are the only one I can really trust these days. Not that Kevin, Anthony and Xavier are untrustworthy but when I talk to you about these things, it just seems to go better through my mind.

Megan: Suppose that's why you gave me the "Voice of Reason" nickname behind my back?

Reckless Jack: Haha, yeah. You are though. If it wasn't for you, I would be dead by now, probably numerous times over in the past few months alone. But his death made me realize that life is worth living.

He starts to tear up at the thought of his son and how he buried him a few weeks ago. Something no parent should have to go through. But he did and it has apparently made him a stronger person and made his cause that much more important to him.

Megan: So, was the guy drunk or high when shot him during that hold up?

Reckless Jack: Both. They guy who killed my son was a fucking sixteen year old kid. He had the whole life ahead of him but he ruined it for less then a hundred bucks. He threw his life away and took my son's away for that much money. I hope they take his life away for taking my son's.

Megan: Must have been where you got the deserved to die line from you letter last weekend?

Reckless Jack: Yep.

Jack starts to focus on the road again as Megan falls silent. They reach a huge building that has balloons and such all over the place. Some kind of celebration perhaps. Reckless Jack pulls up to where it says 'Valet Parking.' Jack and Megan get out of the car as the valet boy takes the keys and drive off with it. Reckless Jack and Megan enter the building as some cameras flash for the GWC United States Champion. He nods as Megan smiles. The couple walk over to a designated table and sit down as a waiter comes over to get a drink order.

Waiter: Could I perhaps start you off with some wine?

Jack shoots him a disgusted look.

Reckless Jack: Do you know who I am bud?

The waiter shakes his head.

Reckless Jack: Well, I happen to be "Straight Edge" so do you think I want a fucking glass of wine?

The waiter shakes his head again.

Reckless Jack: Thought so. But I'll take a glass of water.

The waiter looks over to Megan.

Megan: Water sounds good too.

The waiter nods as he walks off to get the waters. Reckless Jack and Megan look around the room and see all the various people that are there. Mainly consisting of people they had never seen before so it's not like they know anyone. That is until someone stops at Reckless Jack's table and taps him on the shoulder. Reckless Jack turns around to see that it's his brother. Holy smokes! Reckless Jack stands up and gets face to face with him. Jack then extends his hand towards his brother. His brother shakes it before sitting down next to them.

Reckless Jack: I didn't think you would make it Mike.

Mike Kane: I barely did. Thanks for inviting me here though.

Reckless Jack: No problem.

Mike Kane: So what's this shindig all about?

Reckless Jack: Don't know to be completely honest with you. Something about honoring people who have made Boston proud to be called a native son or daughter. Dunno why they would want me here though. Only lived here for a few months now thanks to you Mike.

Mike nods at Jack as the waiter comes back over to get Mike's drink order.

Waiter: What would you like to drink sir?

Mike Kane: Beer sounds good.

Reckless Jack: No, he'll take a water too.

Mike Kane: I want a fucking beer.

Reckless Jack: You'll have a water. I'm sober now remember?

Mike Kane: What the fuck does that have to with me having a fucking beer?

Reckless Jack: Whatever, destroy your liver. See if I give a shit.

Mike Kane: Good. Get me that beer waiter!

The waiter hurries off as Reckless Jack shakes his head. Megan looks around the table noticing there are a couple of more spots. She nudges Jack in the elbow.

Megan: Who else is supposed to be here?

Reckless Jack: I don't know. Just some more people I know from my past. So god know who that is gonna end up here at this table.

Mike Kane: Think Hardy will show up?

Reckless Jack: Nah, he has his own stuff going on.

Mike nods as the waiter brings over the bottle of beer and two glasses of water. The three raise them into the air and take a drink. Jack sets his glass back down as more people arrive but no one else at their table. As time goes on, the waiter comes over and gets their food order but that isn't important. We keep on waiting as they get the food a bit while later and start to eat. Following that, a man goes up to a huge stage area where a microphone stand has been set up. The people clap for him as they know who he is but Reckless Jack doesn't. The man adjusts his tie at the stand as he leans over to speak into it.

Man: We are here tonight to honor a few people. A few people that have made the city of Boston stand out from the rest of the country. Like those punks down in New York City.

People in the crowd start to boo as the New York reference doesn't make them all that happy. The man motions for them to quiet down as he continues on.

Man: These people are from all walks of life. Scientist, Baseball Player, Musician, Pro Wrestler, and an Actor. These five people have made Boston a better place for people to recognize a place to live due to their efforts in their field of work. First, let's honor the newest arrival in Boston. He is a former multi-time World Wrestling Champion, his name is Brad Kane but people better know him as Reckless Jack!

The crowd claps as Reckless Jack stands up shockingly as he walks towards the stage. A few people are seen holding up beers but they don't know his lifestyle. Yet he gets that enraged on his face like he is going to explode on them if they don't stop showing him alcohol. Once he gets up to the stage, he shakes the man's hand before adjusting the mic stand.

Reckless Jack: I didn't expect this but thank you to all of you. I have no idea who most of you are but thanks. Uh, it's been a long road for me in life to become the wrestler I have and to even become the person I have become. I mean, I never expected to get this successful in wrestling but it happened didn't it? Hell, I am the Global Wrestling Coalition United States Champion right now. But you could say the reason why I am is because I have no remorse for you fucks.

The crowd gasps. An uproar starts up as Reckless Jack gets a grin on his face.

Reckless Jack: What's the matter? Don't like pointing out the truth to you people? Well tough shit. You are all followers of a society that has made you fat, bald and stupid. You are all part of the society I am rebelling against. I am "Straight Edge." If you morons don't know what that means, wait for the letter I sent to each and everyone one of you in a few days. Just wait for it. Check your email, your normal mail and for telegrams because tonight is another step in my war against your society. This step is letting my word get out to the non wrestling community. Maybe a few people are watching this on public access channels or they'll see a man who is fucked in the head get on the news due to him going crazy at this phony ass awards dinner. You people sicken me to death and I hate all of you. All of you people that drink are morons and deserve to get liver cancer or whatever in the fuck happens when it shits out on you due to the poison going through your bodies.

Security come up to the stage. They grab him and start to drag him off. The crowd cheers for them finally getting him off the stage. They keep on dragging him until they get to the back door where he gets literally thrown out onto his ass. Megan and Mike leave the building and head towards the back of the building to see if he is ok. However, once they get there, they see Reckless Jack is held up at gunpoint by someone who looks very familiar to Jack and Mike.

Mike Kane: What in the fuck are you doing?

The gun person pulls down to reveal who it is. None other then the former wife of Reckless Jack, Lucy. She points the gun at Jack's head as he shakes his head.

Reckless Jack: I've been waiting for this day to be honest. I mean you took away what would have been my other son away from me. You killed our marriage, you killed my next child, you killed my trust and furthered me into alcohol. But now it appears you are here to finish the job for yourself. Congratulations Lucy, you can finally kill me and get the money you've always wanted.

Lucy: Oh you are right about that Brad Wallace or should I say Brad Kane or should I say Reckless Jack. After all the years of putting up with your shit, I snapped and you saw it happen during Christmas, the supposed happiest time of the year. I nearly ruined your life but like always, you find something or someone to pull you through. But what happens when you are back to normal? Gonna get rid of the cunt standing next to your brother?

Reckless Jack: No.

Lucy: Well, she should be glad she knew you for a while because once I pull this trigger, it's lights out for you.

She tries to pull the trigger but she isn't. That's because she feels a gun pressed against her head from a cop. She drops the weapon as another cop puts her in cuffs. Reckless Jack gets to his feet and shakes his head again.

Reckless Jack: Stupid whore, you waited to long to kill me again.

Lucy gets hauled off as Reckless Jack and Megan turn the other way and start to walk. Mike follows them as Megan rests her head on Jack's shoulder and then she sighs.

Megan: You aren't using me are you?

Reckless Jack: No, I'm not. This is the real deal finally. I'm happy with you and you're happy with me. Let's keep this war going. Let's keep it going for as long as we can. Speaking of, want to come with me on the road from now on?

Megan: Really?

Reckless Jack nods his head as they keep walking back to the valet parking. After all that has happened tonight, will more of the word get out for Reckless Jack? Will more people join his cause of will they continue to enrage him by raising their beers high into the air to show they hate him. Only time will tell as Reckless Jack needs to get focused on retaining his GWC US title against Brian Wolf this coming week. Anything can happen between now and then though...