The Luchador

of Science!

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the idea you see within this story. So yeah, I'm a wrestling fan and I started thinking about the idea of Barry having been a masked Luchador during his college years and no one back home knowing about that til around the time of his coma. This was an idea I couldn't really ignore! Naturally the New Aztec Wrestling name is not a legit thing except for in here.

Summary: During Barry's college years, he led a very interesting double life as a masked wrestler.

It wasn't known to many people that knew Barry except for those in his college years. But one of the better kept secrets the young man had is that for the 4 years of UC Davis he attended to study forensics, he had wound up becoming a Masked Luchador wrestler with a very interesting motif added to it. He even still went out for the shows when he could but with the unpredictability of his job made it a bit hard. Luckily for him it was never made a big deal out of by those in charge. And it had all happened by accident too! It all started about 5 months into his Freshman year of college when he had been dragged out by some new friends he made to a local show in the area. He had been coming back from the restroom when he heard a few of the wrestlers going over an issue they had for an upcoming match.

He managed to impress them enough to a point after using what he knew of in science, that the manager of the show later tracked him down in his dorm room and asked if he'd be interested in trying his own hand at wrestling.

To say Barry was shocked would be an understatement. Sure he did have a love for the sport but even he knew he couldn't wrestle and even said as much to the man. Which was laughed off and was told that that could be remedied. Realizing the man wasn't going to take no for an answer, he gave in and quickly found himself using his beloved science to help out in wrestling of all things. His first couple of matches were not the best at first but gradually thanks to those he helped, he started to improve. Later on he would form what would be known as 'The Cabal'. A heel faction made up of tough and smart guys with him as the leader. He wound up with the monikor of 'el Cientifico' and often used what he knew of from science to help him and his group secure wins and titles.

His know it all alter ego rubbed many a fan and fellow competitor the wrong way. Which helped make him the guy you loved to hate and only added to his popularity in the company. He even enjoyed a brief romance with a model who had been in attendance at the college he went too. Her green hair and Brazillian accent made many a man envious of him. The fact she became a member of his Cabal as an honorary member made fans go crazy too. Especially those who were already familiar with her modeling work.

And ever since his coma, the manager who originally recruited him and known to many as 'el Hefe' had been unsuccessful in reaching him. And it wasn't until he finally came to Central City and to Barry's apartment that he finally found out why he wasn't able to reach one of the best ideas he'd ever gotten. Luck was on his side when as he was about to knock on the door, a very pretty girl came to him wanting to know who he was.

"Ah! Senorita, I am here in search of my good friend Barry. I've tried to reach him many a time for urgent business but he has yet to pick up. Prompting me to finally come to see him in person and see what is going on."

The girl looked at him suspiciously but he could see sadness in her eyes and hoped like crazy that Barry wasn't dead. "Oh! Well I'm sorry mister, but Barry's in a coma. And has been for months now." This shockingly admitted truth made the man's eyes widen in surprise.

"Coma Senorita!? How is this madness possible!?" He asked in alarm.

"Not sure if you've paid attention to anything STAR Labs related, but when their Particle Accelerator blew. It caused a bolt of lightning to strike him in his lab." Iris told him sadly.

"Ay Dios Mio!"

Iris could only nod sadly at that. "I know I have no idea who you really are, but if you want I can take you to visit him?" She knew that was likely a dumb thing to do since the man was a virtual stranger, but he genuinely seemed to care about Barry.

"Si Senority, I would much enjoy that! And ah, where are my manners! I am el Hefe, the man behind California's New Aztec Wrestling!" He waved his arms in a grand gesture, proud of his accomplishment.

Iris felt surprised by that and wondered just how exactly Barry came to know this man. "Well nice to meet you! I'm Iris West."

el Hefe's eyes widened at that. "Truly!? Barry spoke much of you during his college years! It is an honor to finally meet you Senorita!" And honestly, he could see why his favorite Luchador was so smitten with the girl. As she was rather beautiful. And he felt that was one of the reasons for why Bea had ended up leaving him to return to Brazil. Not that he ever asked as he felt that was the boy's business and not his.

Iris indicated for him to follow her and as the two headed down the steps to visit Barry. She had to ask the question that was burning in her mind. "So, how exactly do you know Barry?"

el Hefe looked over at her with a smile on his face. "Ah, Senorita Iris! That is truly a story indeed!

Author's Notes: And another one done! I will be doing more with this but likely only in Possibilities rather then as a full on story. May there be much enjoyment! And did anybody else feel let down with how the show handled Barry and Linda? R and R!