Chapter 154: [Don't unlock]
When Arnold got to Capside Centre, there was a large crowd waiting for him and the rest of the wrestlers. It was certain that they gathered mostly to congratulate him for his win.
When the staff van drove into the building, and Arnold stepped down, a thorough round of applause ignited the scene.
With a smile on his face, Arnold bowed slightly in response. However, there was still a lot to happen in this scene.
At that moment, Manager Jack Harris stepped out from behind the crowd and approached Arnold with a wide smile of pride.
"Congratulations, Fury. I knew you would never disappoint. I'm proud of you... Grindhouse Wrestling will always be proud of you," Jack Harris praised with yet a wide smile.
A lady dressed in a red suit and red shoes walled over after a while. Arnold stared and recognized the familiar face... It was the new Assistant General Manager of Grindhouse.
In a few weeks, Jack Harris would be receiving a promotion from the Ultimate Revolution Wrestling Management as the general manager of Slamdown, so she would be taking over when it happens.
"The show hadn't experienced such an achievement since its history... You just made history. For yourself, and Grindhouse Wrestling. Congratulations!" The young lady who possessed pale skin and long black hair spoke.
While they all said these, Arnold's heart melted severally.
Arnold ended up shaking hands with everyone who came out to congratulate him at the entrance of the Grindhouse Wrestling building. While they exchanged handshakes, he also expressed his appreciation with words.
"Thank you very much!"
"Thank you!"
"Thanks a bunch!"
"Thanks!"
However, when he got to two figures who were standing close to each other at the side, his face widened for a smile at that instant...
Mark and Lila had come out to congratulate him as well, being his best friends and training partners. It wasn't as if he didn't expect them to be here, and this was why he didn't bother to thank them but hugged them.
With a brotherly hug from Mark and a warm hug from Lila, Arnold walked back to the manager and faced the small crowd. Then with a sigh and a smile, she spoke.
"Thank you once again!"
The crowd clapped again after that speech, making Arnold happier than he was...
After a while, everyone left, including Mark and Lila, as Arnold was being urged to have a meeting with Manager Jack Harris.
When they got to the office, they sat facing each other with the assistant manager standing behind Jack Harris.
"The Slamdown management didn't waste time to drop a proposal deal after the Royal Rumble Match. This is it," Jack Harris shifted a pile of assembled papers to Arnold.
Arnold shrugged for a second and decided to read what was on it.
(Slamdown Proposal Deal for Max Fury).
(Transfer Amount Proposed: $140k).
(Wages proposed: $23k).
(Compensation Fee for termination of contract proposed: $670k).
(Valid contract duration proposed: 5 years).
Arnold took a look and let out a smile.
"If it's fine by you, then I will accept it as well," he said.
Manager Jack Harris bit his lips with indifference, then he brought out another paper from one of his files and handed it over to Arnold.
Arnold stared confusedly for a second and switched his gaze to the papers. Honestly, he had no idea what it was about since he already observed the proposal deal of Slamdown.
"Just today, Rampage Management dropped a proposal deal for you, and I must say, the offer was pretty huge compared to Slamdown," Jack Harris spoke after shifting the second pile of papers to Arnold.
Arnold didn't react at first and just took his time to review the proposed deal.
(Rampage Proposal Deal for Max Fury).
(Transfer Amount proposed: $175k).
(Wages proposed: $28k).
(Compensation Fee for termination of Grindhouse Wrestling contract: $750k).
(Valid contract duration: 3 years).
When Arnold was done reviewing the proposed deal, he couldn't help but heave a sigh... Now, he was short of what to do or to say, seeing that the offer from Rampage was better than that of Slamdown.
"It would be illegal for me to come up with a decision for the deal without your consent, and that's why I'm asking you... Where would you go, Max Fury?"
Manager Jack Harris asked with a serious look on his face. Arnold could feel his head spinning at that time, pondering on what to do.
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After a while, he decided to stay calm and think. After all, he wasn't leaving now.
"Honestly, I don't know what to say right now. I happen to you have any decision at this time. Please, let me think about it," Arnold hesitated and said.
"Very well then," Manager Jack Harris nodded, "you have to think and decide wisely. Going for Rampage entitles you to more money regardless of the short contract duration. If you continue to show more impression, you are sure to extend the contract when it ends."
Jack Harris dropped more words of advice, clearly urging Arnold to go to Rampage instead. Although Slamdown was the first to show interest in him, since Rampage was offering way more offers than them, then it was certain that he would like to go to Rampage.
Although Max Fury hadn't made his decision...
"Also, Rampage is considered the best of the two since they record more attendance and views in their shows. This could grow your popularity as well, and I'm sure you are hungry for fame, Fury," the assistant manager had to cut in and advise.
Hearing what she had said, Arnold could only nod and didn't utter a word. He didn't want to let the words of others decide his decision. He wanted to think about it and do thorough research about both shows.
To him, money wasn't everything...
Fame, as well, wasn't what everyone needed.
After thinking for a while, he spoke.
"Since the success of the transfer lies in my hands, I would have to think about it to prevent regrets..."
"Thanks for the advice by the way."
With this said, Arnold bowed slightly and left the office.
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[A/N: Where do want Arnold to go? Rampage or Slamdown? Your suggestions are welcomed!]