INCOMING!

[Mr. "P.o.P"]

Its Saturday morning and Derek Ashton is awoken to the loud buzzing of his alarm clock.  He stumbles out of bed rubbing his head, the night out with the guys last night has left him with a terrible headache.  

He opens his front door to get the daily edition of The Democrat and as he is searching around for it he gets struck in the head with the newspaper!

Derek:  What the hell! Where do they find these punks?  

He sees a boy wearing a red hat and a black jacket peddling away on his bike.

Derek:  Hey!  Get your little ass back here!

The boy stops and looks back at the loud voice.  Noticing it is his favorite teacher he slowly turns his bike around and quickly starts apologizing.

Richie:  Oh Mr. Ashton I am so sorry!  I didn't see you, I got up late this morning and am behind on my route.

Derek:  It's okay Richie.  I didn't even know you had a paper route.

Richie: Yeah.  Hey, Mr. Ashton I have been meaning to ask you something.

Derek:  Whats up Richie?

Richie:  Well I know this is sort of a last minute but I have this project for my marketing class.  I have to find somebody to interview about thier career.  I asked my Dad if he could help me but he said he doesn't have time.  We are going to Atlanta on Sunday so I can scout out some schools.  I graduate this year you know?  

Derek:  What school are you lookin at?

Richie:  Georgia Tech to start.  Well do you think you can help me?  It won't take too long Mr. Ashton and I would really be interested in hearing about your wrestling career!

Derek:  Well Richie actually I am getting ready to fly out to Atlanta myself for a match tonight. I am leaving in about 3 hours so go finish your route and swing back by. I'll be happy to help you out.

Richie:  Oh thanks alot Mr. Ashton!  Your the best!

Richie turns his bike around and continues down the street tossing papers into driveways.  With every throw Derek can hear him yelling "INCOMING!"

Derek turns around, laughing to himself and begins preparing for his upcoming match.

[Mr. "P.o.P"]

(3 hours later)

Throwing his luggage into his trunk Derek backs out of his driveway and heads toward route 1.  His flight out of Logan Airport leaves in approximately 1 hour. As he pulls into the airport he parks his car in the 2nd level garage.  

Derek:  I can't wait to get in the ring with my "friend" Manic.  He thinks this is gonna be a piece of cake! Ha! He continues to underestimate me.  That will be the cause of his downfall!

Making his way to the assigned gate Derek checks in his bags and walks up as they are calling his boarding row.  He gives the attendent his ticket and proceeds down the hallway onto the aircraft.  He locates his assigned row and begins to stuff his carry-on bag in the overhead compartment. Suddenly he hears a familiar voice calling his name.

"Mr. Ashton!"

He looks up to see Richie Clark waving his hands trying to get his attention.

Derek:  Wow!  I didn't expect you to be here?  I waited as long as I could for you but I had to go.  I couldn't miss this flight.

Richie:  Yeah well when I got home my parents told me to pack my stuff we were leaving for Atlanta today!

Derek: Well once the plane gets in the air I will come back and we can do this interview ok?

Richie:  Cool! Thanks Mr. Ashton!

The plane begins to taxi away from the gate and within minutes they are in the air.  The pilot gives the okay to move about the cabin. Derek then makes his way back to Richie.

Derek:  Okay Richie I'm ready to answer any questions you have for me.

Richie:  Let me turn on my tape recorder.  Okay first question..What do you do for a living?

Derek: Well my primary job is a High School gym teacher, but on the side I have always had a passion for wrestling.  I just recently got accepted into the GZW.  For all of you that don't know that is a VERY BIG honor!

Richie:  How did you become interested in wrestling though? You deal with kids all day long and are expected to be a positive role model, not promoting violence.  Don't you think that is a contradiction?

Derek:  Well Richie, you see alot of people have misconceptions about the wrestling business.  I have always loved wrestling ever since I was a young boy.  But I too at one point had my own doubts.  Wrestling promotes pride and self esteem.  Teamwork and physical fitness just to name a few.  I encourage everybody out there to take a closer look before they judge.

Richie: Who are you wrestling tonight Mr. Ashton?  

Derek:  I am wrestling a guy by the name of Manic Depression. Whoever wins this match gets the opportunity to face Rebellion for the Extreme Title.

Richie:  Do you think you will win?

Derek:  I'll tell you what Richie.  I am gonna go out there and give everything I got.  I feel confident I will come out the winner.  You see thats what its all about, wrestling that is...We go out there and put on the best show we can and try our damnest to come away with the victory!

Richie:  Well Mr. Ashton thats about all I have for you.  Thanks alot for helping me out.  I hope I get a good grade on this project!

Derek:  No problem Richie, anytime.  Good luck.

He gets up and makes his way back to his seat.  Just before reaching his seat he turns around and faces Richie Clark.

Derek:  Hey Richie, by the way the show starts at 7.  If you and your parents are not busy and feel like some good old fashion entertainment come down to the show.  When you get there just tell them Derek Ashton invited you.  I'll see that you get front row seats!