Chapter 77: Tempting Offer?
"Ummm, sorry, I am a bit lost here. Can you tell me what this is all about? And what exactly is the venture you both spoke about?" Rob asked butting in.
He knew that it was the right time to see what these two old foxes wanted with him.
Steven and Mr. Wagner looked at each other and smiled a bit. It was clear to Rob from their expression that he had passed whatever test they two had set up for him disguised as a conversation.
"Well, I think it is time we tell you why we wanted to meet with you," Mr. Wagner said pouring whiskey into three glasses and handing it out.
Rob took the glass of whiskey and looked at the duo curiously.
"I think so too," Steven said sipping his drink. "Well, you must know Rob that I am leaving AWF by the end of this month. And I have plans on what to do next. Big plans. Me and Willy here are discussing it non-stop recently."
"I am a businessman, Rob. When I see something, I always think about the profits and losses associated with it. One of my biggest dreams is to start a wrestling promotion." Mr. Wagner said cutting in.
"Not just some mediocre promotion, a true top promotion like AWF is currently. I have had this plan for years actually. However, the time never seemed right. But, now, with Steven moving out of AWF, I think it is the right time for me to get into this industry," Mr. Wagner said smiling a little.
Rob felt his brain freeze for a second. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. The business tycoon Willy Wagner entering into the wrestling industry would send huge shockwaves throughout the pro wrestling world. Especially, if he was partnering with someone like Steven Rush.
Rob licked his lips not knowing what to say. He knew that this would be a huge game changer in the industry and a lot of people will be running around like headless chickens if this news was released outside.
"Actually, I have always been hounding Steven to start a promotion. In fact, in the last few years, I have asked him more than a dozen times if he had any such idea. Unfortunately, Steven didn’t have any idea about leaving AWF. But now, things have changed and Steven is finally willing to join me," Mr. Wagner said as if he didn’t notice Rob’s state of mind.
"Actually, I never thought you were serious. I mean, you have a lot of business to take care of. And running a wrestling promotion involves a lot of work. So, I never figured you to step in seriously," Steven said sipping his drink.