Yuletide - The Sleigh Ride

Part 1

INT. WRESTLING ARENA – LOCKER ROOM

Yuletide sits on a bench, his festive security gear laid out beside him. He winces slightly as he massages his bruised knee, a reminder of The Firm’s relentlessness last week and that figure four leg lock from Silva Dog. The locker room is decorated with white, red, and green Christmas lights, adding a warm glow to the otherwise sterile environment.

YULETIDE (muttering to himself) Gotta push through. Got to go punch-in before I’m late for my Security shift. The fans won't be nice by themselves. (Yuletide chuckles at his own words)

He reaches into his bag and pulls out a small Slade Thorne ice pack, wrapping it around his knee. As he adjusts the pack, the door opens, and the Head of Security walks in, noticing Yuletide’s discomfort.

HEAD OF SECURITY (concerned) Yuletide, that knee still giving you trouble?

YULETIDE (smiling weakly) Just a little bruise, boss. Nothing I can’t handle.

HEAD OF SECURITY: I see you got Slade’s new merchandise Ice Pack now abailable at all merchandise tables.
YULETIDE: I also grabbed a new poster of Slade doing The Final Arrow (Crucifix Cutter). That man has a powerhouse of a finisher.

The Head of Security nods, but his expression shifts to a mix of amusement and skepticism.

HEAD OF SECURITY I heard you tried to use a powerbomb as your finisher. The “Christmas Carol,” right?

YULETIDE (nodding) Yeah, I thought it would be a good fit. Something impactful. Something similar to Red Arrow. Something strong to finish the match. Sadly it just opened me up to the bruise you see.

Yuletide lifts the Slade ice pack off, and the Head of Security and the camera see a massive black and blue bruise coating Yuletide’s knee. The Head of Security just laughs, shaking his head.

HEAD OF SECURITY A powerbomb? Yule, you’re strong and powerful, more than most in security. You’ve calmed a lot of rowdy fans. But you’re in AOD, home to huge monsters. You’re more suited as a high flyer and a hardcore fighter. A powerbomb doesn’t play to your strengths in comparison. You need something that showcases your agility and versatility.

Yuletide looks thoughtful, considering the advice.

HEAD OF SECURITY Look, we’ve got enough personnel tonight, and I don’t ordinarily do this. However, you need to fix that powerbomb. Take the night off and go see a personal friend. Her name is Emma, she’s a top-notch coach and can help you develop a finisher that suits your style.

YULETIDE Thanks, boss. I’ll come up with something truly magical.

HEAD OF SECURITY (smiling) I know you will. Now, get some rest and ice that knee.

Yuletide gives a nod, flashes a smile, and the Head of Security exits the room. Yuletide leans back, deep in thought.

Part 2

INT. WRESTLING ARENA – TRAINING ROOM

Yuletide enters the training room, his knee still wrapped but his spirit undeterred. The room is equipped with various wrestling mats and training equipment. Standing in the center is COACH EMMA, a seasoned wrestling coach with a no-nonsense attitude.

COACH EMMA (smiling) You must be Yuletide. Heard a lot about you.

YULETIDE (smiling back) All good things, I hope.

COACH EMMA From Herbert? Not saying anything negative is like getting a gold star from him.

YULETIDE Yeah, the Head of Security… wait, Herbert? Oh, I cannot wait to call him that.

COACH EMMA (amused) I can see why Herb has taken a liking to you. Alright, let’s see what you’ve got. Use the mini ring to help you.

Yuletide demonstrates a powerbomb on a dummy.

COACH EMMA Impressive… if you want to be just another muscle-brained wrestler. What else you got?

Yuletide frowns but continues. He lifts the practice dummy up and drives the head into the mat, performing a brainbuster.

COACH EMMA I see. I think you’re onto something. Have you tried a DDT?

YULETIDE (scoffing) I have it in my repertoire but it has never finished an opponent.

COACH EMMA (quizzically) You’re not wrong. But you’re also a high flyer… have you thought about a DDT from the top ropes?

YULETIDE Hmmm, I can give that a try.

Yuletide stands up the dummy. He climbs the ropes, and expertly jumps forward, grabs the dummy’s head, and drives it into the ground, executing a top rope DDT.

COACH EMMA We’re almost there… I can feel it. You’ve got the agility and the technique. But we need to add something that makes it uniquely yours.

YULETIDE Like what?

COACH EMMA How about a Shooting Star? Are you capable?

Yuletide’s eyes light up like christmas lights at the suggestion.

YULETIDE I like it. Let’s give it a try.


Part 3

INT. WRESTLING ARENA – TRAINING ROOM

The camera shows an 80s montage of Yuletide jumping from the top rope doing a forward backflip. Sometimes he misses the dummy, sometimes he overshoots. Coach Emma can be seen providing feedback to a sweat-drenched Yuletide. The montage ends showing Yuletide standing on the top rope looking determined. He jumps forward doing a backflip, grabs the dummy’s head, and using the backward momentum drives the head into the mat with a deafening thud.

COACH EMMA (smiling) That’s it! That is going to be a game-changer.

YULETIDE (grinning) Thanks, Coach. I can’t wait to use it in my next match.

COACH EMMA Remember, it’s all about timing and execution. You’ve got the talent, now go out there and show them what you’re made of.

Yuletide nods, feeling more confident than ever. He heads towards the door, ready to debut his new finisher.

COACH EMMA Got a name for that new finisher?

Yuletide looks up and pauses.

YULETIDE I think I’ll call it the Sleigh Ride. I think that suits me. The Shooting Star DDT. I can feel it, it suits me.

COACH EMMA (smirking) Perfect. Just remember, even the best warriors like Red Arrow had to find their own path. Now go out there and sleigh them all!

Yuletide chuckles at the pun and heads out, ready to spread some holiday cheer in the ring.