[Jay Phillips is standing outside of Fraust's dressing room.]
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: And we're going backstage right now with Jay Phillips who is hoping to get a word from Fraust following his defeat against NRWL Champion, Bruno Kowalski.
WarHead: Not the smartest idea, Jim, but I never did consider Jay an Einstein.
Jay Phillips: Well guys, I'm standing here outside of Fraust's dressing room. I hear some kind of conversation behind the door but I can't make out who he is talking to. I knocked on the door just a moment ago but got no response. Guys, I don't know if I'm going to get this interview right now. Maybe we'll come back and--wait--
[The dressing room door opens and a man wearing old, faded jeans, and a black hoodie steps out. The man turns his head to Jay and casually pulls the hood from his head. It is Mark Blood.]
WarHead: Whoa! That's the last person I'd expect to see coming out of Fraust's dressing room.
[Jay looks at Mark Blood, confused.]
Jay Phillips: Mark Blood! What are you doing here?
Mark Blood: If you are here for an interview, I don't think he's interested in talking right now.
[Jay looks into the dressing room but only catches a glimpse of Fraust closing the door.]
Jay Phillips: I'm a little confused, Mark. Why are you here?
Mark Blood: Listen, I have to go.
[Mark pulls the hood back over his head.]
Mark Blood: See you around sometime.
[Mark Blood walks down the hall and out of a door into the parking lot.]
Jay Phillips: Sometime? Did he... Did he just walk out of the NRWL? What's going on? Guys.... back to you.
[A camera shows Jim and WarHead at the announce table.]
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: I'm not sure what we just saw. There's a lot of questions here. I just hope that we get answers.
WarHead: Strange, for sure. Something just happened between these two. From the way Mark Blood looked and talked, I think he's a goner.
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: I sure hope not. He's a great young talent who has put a lot of time and energy into the NRWL. Something doesn't feel right about this.
WarHead: Maybe Fraust could provide some answers but I wouldn't count on him being very forthcoming.
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Perhaps we'll get that answer in Season Six.
Friday, November 15, 2013
A Veteran Returns
Early in Season Five, wrestling veteran Tiger Johnson was injured in a NRWL Championship title match against then-champion, Ash. Tiger's injury appeared to be career threatening at the time. The NRWL moved forward, keeping a place for Tiger in the event he could return to action. We are pleased to announce that Tiger Johnson has been cleared to return to the ring and will be a part of the Season Six roster.
Speaking of his return, Tiger wanted to thank the fans and the NRWL for continuing to believe in him.
Tiger Johnson suffered a neck injury after Ash dropped him with two consecutive Fan's Favorite Finishers. Initially, NRWL doctors believed that it could be career threatening, however, within a few weeks, the prognosis had changed and with proper rehabilitation Tiger could return to action. Despite the injury coming at the hands of Ash, Tiger says he holds no ill will for the popular wrestling star.
NRWL and its fans are pleased to welcome Tiger Johnson back. Tiger, see you soon in Season Six!
Speaking of his return, Tiger wanted to thank the fans and the NRWL for continuing to believe in him.
"It was hard to sit at home and watch this incredible season go by and knowing I couldn't be a part of it. As I watched the audience throughout the season, it meant so much to me to see the fans still holding signs for me. Whenever I was out in public, a fan would always come up to me and ask when I was coming back. Mr. Charles and Mr. Sunderland, as well as everyone at NRWL, was so supportive of me throughout my recovery. It was that support and my love for the wrestling business that drove me to get back into ring shape and come back better than ever. I am eager to get back in the ring."
Tiger Johnson suffered a neck injury after Ash dropped him with two consecutive Fan's Favorite Finishers. Initially, NRWL doctors believed that it could be career threatening, however, within a few weeks, the prognosis had changed and with proper rehabilitation Tiger could return to action. Despite the injury coming at the hands of Ash, Tiger says he holds no ill will for the popular wrestling star.
"Ash was defending the NRWL Championship and gave it his all. What happened to me is what could happen anytime we step into that ring. I'm just happy to be back. I had an opportunity to capture the NRWL Championship. I wasn't successful but I feel the hunger for gold now more than ever. I will climb back up the ranks and I get an opportunity once again."
NRWL and its fans are pleased to welcome Tiger Johnson back. Tiger, see you soon in Season Six!
Post-Event Actions
[“Crying Like a Bitch” by Godsmack blasts out of the speaker and the crowd erupts in cheers. After a few seconds, Bruno emerges from behind the curtain and the crowd cheers louder.]
Jim “The Amp” Johnson: We are less than 24 hour removed from the finale’ of Season 5, and we are graced with a visit from the champion!
WarHead: The reigning, DEFENDING champ, Jim!
[The NRWL Championship belt is around Bruno’s waist and the NRWL Tag Team Championship is draped over his shoulder. Noticeably jumping out are the series of butterfly bandages across his forehead. Bruno stands at the top of the ramp for a moment. He points to the NRWL Championship belt, and then points at the bandages on his forehead and smiled wryly, earning an audience pop.]
Jim: Bruno, showing off some of the battle scars from last night.
WarHead: He knows he was in a fight, that’s for sure.
[He makes his way down to the ring. He climbs into the ring, grabs a mic as the music dies down…]
Bruno: Let me start first by saying, Wow. What a match, right?
[Crowd cheers with approval.]
Jim: I’ll say!
WarHead: It was no Flaming Castle of Doom, but yeah, great match!
Bruno: That was, without a doubt, the TOUGHEST match I have ever been in. You would think that knowing I won would’ve allowed me to sleep like a baby last night, but not really. The doctors are certain I sustained a concussion and I didn’t get much sleep last night as I was to be woken every 45 minutes as a precaution. Fraust is a warrior. A fierce warrior. I don’t want to say that I underestimated him, but halfway through the match, it became apparent that he was going to fight tooth and nail to take this belt from me. He would not stay down. At a point, it gets scary because you start to think about what you have to do to put someone out, and then you wonder if you're capable of performing such acts.
WarHead: Truth. I know that feeling all too well.
Bruno: Luckily, sticking to my gameplan, I wore him down and caught a lucky break to where his body said “no more!” and I didn’t have to resort to anything that I would cause me to question my own integrity later. I don’t think we--myself especially--have heard the last of Fraust. And he showed last night that he still has a lot left in the tank. I think that before he hangs it up, he’ll be holding this belt. …...but not for a while, because here is where it’s staying for quite some time!
[“Wishbone” by Dropbox suddenly begins playing and The 4 Elements emerge from behind the curtain.]
Jim: Oh, what are these guys doing here?
WarHead: Look! It’s Mikey Armstrong! He’s walking!
[The 4 Elements make their way down the ramp. They all get mics and climb into the ring. Bruno looks on edge.]
Tommy: What’s wrong, Bruno? You look kind of tense. Relax, we’re not here to make any trouble. We simply want what's ours.
Marcus: That’s right. When Season 6 kicks off, we want it to start the right way, with The 4 Elements as Tag Team Champions.
Max: Look at yourself, Bruno. What happened to you? You just kicked the crap out of Fraust, and now you’re out here buttering him up with hollow compliments like your some annoying girl posting on her friend’s Facebook pictures, “Oh girl, I love your shoes! OMG you’re so pretty!” Stop it! It’s beneath you. You destroyed Fraust. Own it! If Fraust beat you, I bet he would’ve owned it. He would’ve come out here and said that he annihilated you as he predicted. Not of this greasing each other up kind of garbage. You make me sick.
Mikey Armstrong: I have something to say.
[Mikey receives a small pop from the crowd.]
Mikey: I am now medically cleared to wrestle! After months of physical therapy and rehap on my leg, I was able to fight my way through paralysis and return to the ring. The doctors said I would never chew food again, but I thought knew I would. And here I am now, a walking miracle of the modern world! And my first order of business is to be Tag Team Champion. Now, hand it over.
Bruno: Did you get a lobotomy or something while in the hospital? I know I took a few hits to the head myself last night, but in what universe does a champion, who just took a severe beating to keep his belt--simply hand it over to someone the next day? Check yourself back into this plane of existance, Mikey. You want to hold a belt, you have to earn it!
Mikey: You know, Bruno, that is no way to talk to a superior talent. I was giving you a chance of having the honor of bestowing the NRWL Tag Team Championship belt to me. I mean, on top of that, that belt is going to be worthless soon because due to my amazing recovery and re-entry, they’re sure to create a belt and name it after me and replace those Tag Team belts. They’ll be called The Armstrong Championship belts!
Jim: What nerve!
WarHead: You have to admit….it does have a good ring to it.
Bruno: This is ridiculous. I don’t have time for this nonsense. As NRWL and NRWL Tag Team champion, I have more important things to deal with.
[Bruno goes to leave but Tommy V. blocks his path.]
Jim: Uh oh.
Tommy: Whoa, where are you going, champ? You don’t walk out on The 4 Elements. When we’re done with you, we’ll let you know.
Marcus: Yeah. And what was it you said to Fraust? “If you want the belt, come take it,” or something along those lines? Well, what if we want to take that Tag Team belt now?
[The 4 Elements begin to close in on Bruno. Suddenly, Marty Anderson runs out from backstage with a big shiner under his eye and a fat lip and tears down to the ring.]
Jim: Marty Anderson coming to his partner’s defense!
WarHead: Ouch. That brawl with Tommy left its mark on his face, didn’t it?
[Marty slides into the ring and stands next to Bruno and yellow audibly.]
Marty: You want to take these belts! Go ahead and try!
[Marty turns and punches Tommy V right in the face.]
Jim: Oh man!
WarHead: Payback!
[Marcus jumps on Marty. Bruno spears Mikey and starts pummeling him before being pulled off by Max and suplexed. Tommy gets up and starts stomping Marty while Marcus drops knees. Marty and Bruno turtle for protection.]
Jim: Oh come on! This isn’t fair!
[Suddenly, Johnny Young and Jacob Washington tear out from backstage and run into the ring.]
WarHead: Johnny and Jacob to the rescue!!
[Johnny dropkicks Tommy while Jacob delivers a brutal clothesline to Mikey. Marcus runs and Johnny but Johnny sidesteps him and pulls down the rope and Marcus goes tumbling over and smacks on the mat below.]
Jim: It’s complete chaos in the ring!!!
[Jacob and Max are locked up but Johnny comes over and puts Max in a full nelson slam! Max, Mikey, and Tommy all roll out of the ring, holding different body parts in pain. The 4 Elements walk backward up the ramp, angrily staring at their foes in the ring. “Stain” by Full Devil Jacket starts playing. Marty and Bruno get up and join Johnny and Jacob in yelling at The 4 Elements from the ring. Bruno and Marty hold up their belts as Marty gestures to come get the belt.]
Jim: Wow! What an ending to Season 5!!!
WarHead: Or, is this starting Season 6 with a bang?!??
Jim: I don’t know, but either way, what action! I can’t wait to see what Season 6 has in store!
WarHead: Me too!
Jim: And I’m also looking forward to the Hall of Fame inductions, where a certain wrestler-turned-commentator is rumored to be a first ballot inductee!
WarHead: Pssh! Oh stop it, you!
Jim: Tune in for the Hall of Fame ceremony and Season 6!!!
[scene fades out.]
Jim “The Amp” Johnson: We are less than 24 hour removed from the finale’ of Season 5, and we are graced with a visit from the champion!
WarHead: The reigning, DEFENDING champ, Jim!
[The NRWL Championship belt is around Bruno’s waist and the NRWL Tag Team Championship is draped over his shoulder. Noticeably jumping out are the series of butterfly bandages across his forehead. Bruno stands at the top of the ramp for a moment. He points to the NRWL Championship belt, and then points at the bandages on his forehead and smiled wryly, earning an audience pop.]
Jim: Bruno, showing off some of the battle scars from last night.
WarHead: He knows he was in a fight, that’s for sure.
[He makes his way down to the ring. He climbs into the ring, grabs a mic as the music dies down…]
Bruno: Let me start first by saying, Wow. What a match, right?
[Crowd cheers with approval.]
Jim: I’ll say!
WarHead: It was no Flaming Castle of Doom, but yeah, great match!
Bruno: That was, without a doubt, the TOUGHEST match I have ever been in. You would think that knowing I won would’ve allowed me to sleep like a baby last night, but not really. The doctors are certain I sustained a concussion and I didn’t get much sleep last night as I was to be woken every 45 minutes as a precaution. Fraust is a warrior. A fierce warrior. I don’t want to say that I underestimated him, but halfway through the match, it became apparent that he was going to fight tooth and nail to take this belt from me. He would not stay down. At a point, it gets scary because you start to think about what you have to do to put someone out, and then you wonder if you're capable of performing such acts.
WarHead: Truth. I know that feeling all too well.
Bruno: Luckily, sticking to my gameplan, I wore him down and caught a lucky break to where his body said “no more!” and I didn’t have to resort to anything that I would cause me to question my own integrity later. I don’t think we--myself especially--have heard the last of Fraust. And he showed last night that he still has a lot left in the tank. I think that before he hangs it up, he’ll be holding this belt. …...but not for a while, because here is where it’s staying for quite some time!
[“Wishbone” by Dropbox suddenly begins playing and The 4 Elements emerge from behind the curtain.]
Jim: Oh, what are these guys doing here?
WarHead: Look! It’s Mikey Armstrong! He’s walking!
[The 4 Elements make their way down the ramp. They all get mics and climb into the ring. Bruno looks on edge.]
Tommy: What’s wrong, Bruno? You look kind of tense. Relax, we’re not here to make any trouble. We simply want what's ours.
Marcus: That’s right. When Season 6 kicks off, we want it to start the right way, with The 4 Elements as Tag Team Champions.
Max: Look at yourself, Bruno. What happened to you? You just kicked the crap out of Fraust, and now you’re out here buttering him up with hollow compliments like your some annoying girl posting on her friend’s Facebook pictures, “Oh girl, I love your shoes! OMG you’re so pretty!” Stop it! It’s beneath you. You destroyed Fraust. Own it! If Fraust beat you, I bet he would’ve owned it. He would’ve come out here and said that he annihilated you as he predicted. Not of this greasing each other up kind of garbage. You make me sick.
Mikey Armstrong: I have something to say.
[Mikey receives a small pop from the crowd.]
Mikey: I am now medically cleared to wrestle! After months of physical therapy and rehap on my leg, I was able to fight my way through paralysis and return to the ring. The doctors said I would never chew food again, but I thought knew I would. And here I am now, a walking miracle of the modern world! And my first order of business is to be Tag Team Champion. Now, hand it over.
Bruno: Did you get a lobotomy or something while in the hospital? I know I took a few hits to the head myself last night, but in what universe does a champion, who just took a severe beating to keep his belt--simply hand it over to someone the next day? Check yourself back into this plane of existance, Mikey. You want to hold a belt, you have to earn it!
Mikey: You know, Bruno, that is no way to talk to a superior talent. I was giving you a chance of having the honor of bestowing the NRWL Tag Team Championship belt to me. I mean, on top of that, that belt is going to be worthless soon because due to my amazing recovery and re-entry, they’re sure to create a belt and name it after me and replace those Tag Team belts. They’ll be called The Armstrong Championship belts!
Jim: What nerve!
WarHead: You have to admit….it does have a good ring to it.
Bruno: This is ridiculous. I don’t have time for this nonsense. As NRWL and NRWL Tag Team champion, I have more important things to deal with.
[Bruno goes to leave but Tommy V. blocks his path.]
Jim: Uh oh.
Tommy: Whoa, where are you going, champ? You don’t walk out on The 4 Elements. When we’re done with you, we’ll let you know.
Marcus: Yeah. And what was it you said to Fraust? “If you want the belt, come take it,” or something along those lines? Well, what if we want to take that Tag Team belt now?
[The 4 Elements begin to close in on Bruno. Suddenly, Marty Anderson runs out from backstage with a big shiner under his eye and a fat lip and tears down to the ring.]
Jim: Marty Anderson coming to his partner’s defense!
WarHead: Ouch. That brawl with Tommy left its mark on his face, didn’t it?
[Marty slides into the ring and stands next to Bruno and yellow audibly.]
Marty: You want to take these belts! Go ahead and try!
[Marty turns and punches Tommy V right in the face.]
Jim: Oh man!
WarHead: Payback!
[Marcus jumps on Marty. Bruno spears Mikey and starts pummeling him before being pulled off by Max and suplexed. Tommy gets up and starts stomping Marty while Marcus drops knees. Marty and Bruno turtle for protection.]
Jim: Oh come on! This isn’t fair!
[Suddenly, Johnny Young and Jacob Washington tear out from backstage and run into the ring.]
WarHead: Johnny and Jacob to the rescue!!
[Johnny dropkicks Tommy while Jacob delivers a brutal clothesline to Mikey. Marcus runs and Johnny but Johnny sidesteps him and pulls down the rope and Marcus goes tumbling over and smacks on the mat below.]
Jim: It’s complete chaos in the ring!!!
[Jacob and Max are locked up but Johnny comes over and puts Max in a full nelson slam! Max, Mikey, and Tommy all roll out of the ring, holding different body parts in pain. The 4 Elements walk backward up the ramp, angrily staring at their foes in the ring. “Stain” by Full Devil Jacket starts playing. Marty and Bruno get up and join Johnny and Jacob in yelling at The 4 Elements from the ring. Bruno and Marty hold up their belts as Marty gestures to come get the belt.]
Jim: Wow! What an ending to Season 5!!!
WarHead: Or, is this starting Season 6 with a bang?!??
Jim: I don’t know, but either way, what action! I can’t wait to see what Season 6 has in store!
WarHead: Me too!
Jim: And I’m also looking forward to the Hall of Fame inductions, where a certain wrestler-turned-commentator is rumored to be a first ballot inductee!
WarHead: Pssh! Oh stop it, you!
Jim: Tune in for the Hall of Fame ceremony and Season 6!!!
[scene fades out.]
Season Finale Event Results for November 14th 2013
For the final event of Season Five, the NRWL put together a card to showcase and celebrate the great action throughout the season and to settle some scores before the beginning of Season Six, which is right around the corner!!!
No DQ Falls Count Anywhere Match
J.T. Crusher vs. Crawford
Two of NRWL's big men face one on one to start off the show. Both men show off their strength for the crowd Crusher slowly begins to chip away at his larger opponent.Crusher surprised everyone with his strength by suplexing and slamming his larger opponent to wear him down. Crawford made a comeback, throwing Crusher around. Crusher managed to break out of a camel clutch by simply standing with Crawford on his back and slamming him to the mat. Crawford got the upperhand again, superplexing Crusher from the top turnbuckle and hitting the Bionic Elbow to his dazed opponent. Crawford pins J.T. Crusher for the win.
Winner: Crawford
Before the next match, a commotion backstage brings cameras to a backstage hallway where Tommy V. and Marty Anderson are brawling. Both men fight feverishly. Tommy throws Marty against some storage crates. Marty Slams a door in Tommy's face. Tommy ends the fight by throwing Marty against the crates and driving a knee into his skull. Marty falls to the concrete motionless.
Street Sweeper vs Lord J Slam Match
Lord J. vs Slam Jackson
Lord J is backstage talking to Jay Phillips about how much he loves to slam. Slam Jackson appears and says that slam is in his name and that he loves to slam more. Lord J. takes issue to this statement and both men agree to meet in the ring to find out who has the better finisher.
Early int he match, Slam Jackson tosses Lord J out of the ring and kicks him off hte apron when he tries to get back in. Both men fight back and forth Lord J. begins to use a more aggressive attack, using punches, kicks, and headbutts. Slam uses his speed advantage to get an upperhand, finishing with a vicious super kick to Lord J's jaw. Lord J, seemingly unaffected, gets up and catches an attempted kick by Slam, turning it into a Lord J. Slam. Lord J picks up the win.
Winner: Lord J
Triple Threat Match
Mark Blood vs. Paul Priest vs. John Austin Baker
This Triple Threat match is a highlight match to show off some of the great young talent in NRWL. All three show off great in ring skills from the start. The action is chaotic Every time someone pulls off an impressive move, the third man in the match cuts in. Baker and Priest team up for a double gut buster on Mark Blood and then immediately attack each other. Paul Priest attempts a pin on John Austin Baker but Mark Blood breaks it up with a vicious elbow drop. Blood and Baker kick Priest in the corner. Priest manages a sleeper hold on Baker but it i broken up by Mark Blood. Blood drives Priest's head to the mat with a DDT that burst's his forehead wide open.
Baker goes outside the ring and grabs a chair. Priest comes out of the ring after him and is promptly beaten with the chair. All three men take the action outside. Blood slams Baker on the outside and Priest drives Baker through the steel steps. Blood and Priest re-enter the ring. Baker enters the ring and starts to fight with both men. Priest slides out of the ring to get a weapon but Mark Blood DDTs John Austin Baker to the mat and pins him for the win.
Winner: Mark Blood
Tag Team Match
Jacob Washington and Johnny Young vs. The 4 Elements (Max Destruction and Marcus)
Jacob Washington and Johnny Young return as a tag team to take on two members of The 4 Elements. Jacob and Max start things out in the ring. Jacob tags to Johnny early in the match and works on Max. Max is caught in the Slam of the Nite but Marcus breaks up the pin. Max tries to make a tag but Johnny prevents him time and time again. Max hits the Maximum Destroyer on Johnny and goes for a pin but it is kicked out of. Max tags in Marcus. Johnny tags in Jacob. Jacob and Marcus both show off some impressive moves but Jacob takes the lead in the match, slamming Marcus with Jacob's Ladder. Max breaks the pin attempt. Jacob continues his attack and drives Marcus to the mat with a spinebuster followed by a second Jacob's Ladder. Jacob pins Marcus for the victory.
Winners: Jacob Washington and Johnny Young
Extreme Rules Match
"Hardcore" Adam vs. Caleb
"Hardcore" Adam has some hardware at his disposal in his match against the monster, Caleb. Adam surprises everyone by winning a trading of punches to start the match. Caleb is thrown outside the ring and tries to retrieve a weapon but Adam stops him and slams him outside the ring. The action returns inside the ring where Adam shows off osme impressive strength by powerbombing Caleb. Caleb comes back with some big power moves, including a chokeslam. Adam comes a comeback but is caught in a Fall to Hell Powerbomb. Caleb attempts a pin but Adam kicks out. Caleb climbs outside the ring and grabs a kendo stick. He attacks Adam with the stick but Adam comes back with an assault followed by a Hardcore Throwdown. Adam goes for a pin but Caleb kicks out. Caleb exits the ring and returns with a mop. He attacks Adam with the mop but Adam manages to grab it and use it against Caleb. Caleb manages to get the upperhand on Adam, driving him to the mat with another Fall to Hell Powerbomb. Caleb pins Adam for the victory.
Winner: Caleb
Last Man Standing Match
Ash vs. Storm Harrison
Ash and Storm Harrison have a long standing rivalry throughout Season Five starting with an appearance on the Storm Watch talk show. Despite their animosity for each other, they never met in the ring until tonight.
Ash, releasing a lot of pent up aggression, takes the early lead in the match, wearing down Storm with a face paced offense. Ash works on Storm's good knee, hoping to slow Storm down. Storm makes a comeback but is thwarted by Ash who slams Storm to the mat with the Fan's Favorite Finisher. Storm gets up and the men continue to fight. Storm tries to slow the pace of the match. Storm surprises Ash with an Unprettier.but Ash gets up quickly and continues a vicious assault. Storm comes back with a reverse DDT followed by a running forearm smash. Ash avoids a clothesline by Storm and counters with a Fan's Favorite Finisher. Ash stands over his opponent and counts to ten with the fans to pick up the victory.
Winner: Ash
Steel Cage Match
Tornado vs. Katsutoshi
After Leiko interfered in their first encounter, Tornado demanded a steel cage match for the rematch to ensure it is kept one on one. Both men go back and forth, showing off their impressive ring skills. Katsutoshi begins to take control of the match, wearing down Tornado. Tornado tries to break the momentum but Katsutoshi's speed keeps advantage keeps him firmly in control. Katsutoshi tries to climb the cage but is ripped off by Tornado. Tornado begins an offense but Katsutoshi delivers the Mighty Head Kick and climbs out of the cage before Tornado can get to him.
Winner: Katsutoshi
NRWL Championship Title Match
KO Match
John Fraust vs. Bruno Kowalski (c)
John Fraust earned a title shot against Bruno Kowalski by winning a six man ladder match at the previous event. Throughout his long, illustrious career, he has never had an opportunity to fight for the NRWL Championship and has vowed to win it. Bruno Kowalski, the proud champion, respects Fraust as a legend but has no intention of losing his belt.
Bruno Kowalski strikes first with punches and back hand but Fruast answers back. Both men go back and forth, reversing holds, trading blows. Fraust begins to mount and offense with suplexes and corner strikers. Bruno answers back with some strong blows to Fraust's head, trying to wear him down for a knockout. Bruno delivers a hanging throatbreaker followed by PX3. Fraust manages to get up and answers back with The Ice Pick. Bruno tries to make Fraust pass out from a submission but it is not effective. Fraust answers back with a sleeper that is not effective. Bruno goe for a strong kidney shot to Fraust. Fraust answers back with one of his own. Bruno starts a furious assault to try and knockout his legendary opponent including another PX3. Bruno is cuaght in a brutal clothesline followed by a spike piledriver. Both men begint o grapple and reverse each other's holds. Fraust slams Bruno and goes for a big vertical suplex.
Fraust hits another Ice Pick and tries to follow up for a second but Bruno reverses it. Both men show off some impressive technical wrestling. Bruno smashes Fraust with another PX3 but Fraust continues to stand up. Fraust, gushing blood, continues the fight to the champion. Fraust surprises Bruno with another Ice Pick but Bruno manages to get up. Bruno puts Fraust in a backbreaker submission to try and make him pass out but he fights out of it. Fraust punches Bruno in the face several times and splits the champ's forehead open. Both men are bleeding profusely. Bruno catches Fraust in a facebuster and knocks the legend out cold. Bloodied and battered, the champion retains his title.
Winner: Bruno Kowalski
And with that, we conclude another great season of NRWL. Don't worry, unlike previous seasons, we won't be taking a break. In fact, we are about to shake things up a bit! Next up is our Hall of Fame ceremony where we will induct several of the NRWL's greatest competitors. After the Hall of Fame, we officially roll right into Season Six. Your favorite stars will be here, along with some new and returning ones. We are very excited for what comes next so stay tuned!
No DQ Falls Count Anywhere Match
J.T. Crusher vs. Crawford
Two of NRWL's big men face one on one to start off the show. Both men show off their strength for the crowd Crusher slowly begins to chip away at his larger opponent.Crusher surprised everyone with his strength by suplexing and slamming his larger opponent to wear him down. Crawford made a comeback, throwing Crusher around. Crusher managed to break out of a camel clutch by simply standing with Crawford on his back and slamming him to the mat. Crawford got the upperhand again, superplexing Crusher from the top turnbuckle and hitting the Bionic Elbow to his dazed opponent. Crawford pins J.T. Crusher for the win.
Winner: Crawford
Before the next match, a commotion backstage brings cameras to a backstage hallway where Tommy V. and Marty Anderson are brawling. Both men fight feverishly. Tommy throws Marty against some storage crates. Marty Slams a door in Tommy's face. Tommy ends the fight by throwing Marty against the crates and driving a knee into his skull. Marty falls to the concrete motionless.
Street Sweeper vs Lord J Slam Match
Lord J. vs Slam Jackson
Lord J is backstage talking to Jay Phillips about how much he loves to slam. Slam Jackson appears and says that slam is in his name and that he loves to slam more. Lord J. takes issue to this statement and both men agree to meet in the ring to find out who has the better finisher.
Early int he match, Slam Jackson tosses Lord J out of the ring and kicks him off hte apron when he tries to get back in. Both men fight back and forth Lord J. begins to use a more aggressive attack, using punches, kicks, and headbutts. Slam uses his speed advantage to get an upperhand, finishing with a vicious super kick to Lord J's jaw. Lord J, seemingly unaffected, gets up and catches an attempted kick by Slam, turning it into a Lord J. Slam. Lord J picks up the win.
Winner: Lord J
Triple Threat Match
Mark Blood vs. Paul Priest vs. John Austin Baker
This Triple Threat match is a highlight match to show off some of the great young talent in NRWL. All three show off great in ring skills from the start. The action is chaotic Every time someone pulls off an impressive move, the third man in the match cuts in. Baker and Priest team up for a double gut buster on Mark Blood and then immediately attack each other. Paul Priest attempts a pin on John Austin Baker but Mark Blood breaks it up with a vicious elbow drop. Blood and Baker kick Priest in the corner. Priest manages a sleeper hold on Baker but it i broken up by Mark Blood. Blood drives Priest's head to the mat with a DDT that burst's his forehead wide open.
Baker goes outside the ring and grabs a chair. Priest comes out of the ring after him and is promptly beaten with the chair. All three men take the action outside. Blood slams Baker on the outside and Priest drives Baker through the steel steps. Blood and Priest re-enter the ring. Baker enters the ring and starts to fight with both men. Priest slides out of the ring to get a weapon but Mark Blood DDTs John Austin Baker to the mat and pins him for the win.
Winner: Mark Blood
Tag Team Match
Jacob Washington and Johnny Young vs. The 4 Elements (Max Destruction and Marcus)
Jacob Washington and Johnny Young return as a tag team to take on two members of The 4 Elements. Jacob and Max start things out in the ring. Jacob tags to Johnny early in the match and works on Max. Max is caught in the Slam of the Nite but Marcus breaks up the pin. Max tries to make a tag but Johnny prevents him time and time again. Max hits the Maximum Destroyer on Johnny and goes for a pin but it is kicked out of. Max tags in Marcus. Johnny tags in Jacob. Jacob and Marcus both show off some impressive moves but Jacob takes the lead in the match, slamming Marcus with Jacob's Ladder. Max breaks the pin attempt. Jacob continues his attack and drives Marcus to the mat with a spinebuster followed by a second Jacob's Ladder. Jacob pins Marcus for the victory.
Winners: Jacob Washington and Johnny Young
Extreme Rules Match
"Hardcore" Adam vs. Caleb
"Hardcore" Adam has some hardware at his disposal in his match against the monster, Caleb. Adam surprises everyone by winning a trading of punches to start the match. Caleb is thrown outside the ring and tries to retrieve a weapon but Adam stops him and slams him outside the ring. The action returns inside the ring where Adam shows off osme impressive strength by powerbombing Caleb. Caleb comes back with some big power moves, including a chokeslam. Adam comes a comeback but is caught in a Fall to Hell Powerbomb. Caleb attempts a pin but Adam kicks out. Caleb climbs outside the ring and grabs a kendo stick. He attacks Adam with the stick but Adam comes back with an assault followed by a Hardcore Throwdown. Adam goes for a pin but Caleb kicks out. Caleb exits the ring and returns with a mop. He attacks Adam with the mop but Adam manages to grab it and use it against Caleb. Caleb manages to get the upperhand on Adam, driving him to the mat with another Fall to Hell Powerbomb. Caleb pins Adam for the victory.
Winner: Caleb
Last Man Standing Match
Ash vs. Storm Harrison
Ash and Storm Harrison have a long standing rivalry throughout Season Five starting with an appearance on the Storm Watch talk show. Despite their animosity for each other, they never met in the ring until tonight.
Ash, releasing a lot of pent up aggression, takes the early lead in the match, wearing down Storm with a face paced offense. Ash works on Storm's good knee, hoping to slow Storm down. Storm makes a comeback but is thwarted by Ash who slams Storm to the mat with the Fan's Favorite Finisher. Storm gets up and the men continue to fight. Storm tries to slow the pace of the match. Storm surprises Ash with an Unprettier.but Ash gets up quickly and continues a vicious assault. Storm comes back with a reverse DDT followed by a running forearm smash. Ash avoids a clothesline by Storm and counters with a Fan's Favorite Finisher. Ash stands over his opponent and counts to ten with the fans to pick up the victory.
Winner: Ash
Steel Cage Match
Tornado vs. Katsutoshi
After Leiko interfered in their first encounter, Tornado demanded a steel cage match for the rematch to ensure it is kept one on one. Both men go back and forth, showing off their impressive ring skills. Katsutoshi begins to take control of the match, wearing down Tornado. Tornado tries to break the momentum but Katsutoshi's speed keeps advantage keeps him firmly in control. Katsutoshi tries to climb the cage but is ripped off by Tornado. Tornado begins an offense but Katsutoshi delivers the Mighty Head Kick and climbs out of the cage before Tornado can get to him.
Winner: Katsutoshi
NRWL Championship Title Match
KO Match
John Fraust vs. Bruno Kowalski (c)
John Fraust earned a title shot against Bruno Kowalski by winning a six man ladder match at the previous event. Throughout his long, illustrious career, he has never had an opportunity to fight for the NRWL Championship and has vowed to win it. Bruno Kowalski, the proud champion, respects Fraust as a legend but has no intention of losing his belt.
Bruno Kowalski strikes first with punches and back hand but Fruast answers back. Both men go back and forth, reversing holds, trading blows. Fraust begins to mount and offense with suplexes and corner strikers. Bruno answers back with some strong blows to Fraust's head, trying to wear him down for a knockout. Bruno delivers a hanging throatbreaker followed by PX3. Fraust manages to get up and answers back with The Ice Pick. Bruno tries to make Fraust pass out from a submission but it is not effective. Fraust answers back with a sleeper that is not effective. Bruno goe for a strong kidney shot to Fraust. Fraust answers back with one of his own. Bruno starts a furious assault to try and knockout his legendary opponent including another PX3. Bruno is cuaght in a brutal clothesline followed by a spike piledriver. Both men begint o grapple and reverse each other's holds. Fraust slams Bruno and goes for a big vertical suplex.
Fraust hits another Ice Pick and tries to follow up for a second but Bruno reverses it. Both men show off some impressive technical wrestling. Bruno smashes Fraust with another PX3 but Fraust continues to stand up. Fraust, gushing blood, continues the fight to the champion. Fraust surprises Bruno with another Ice Pick but Bruno manages to get up. Bruno puts Fraust in a backbreaker submission to try and make him pass out but he fights out of it. Fraust punches Bruno in the face several times and splits the champ's forehead open. Both men are bleeding profusely. Bruno catches Fraust in a facebuster and knocks the legend out cold. Bloodied and battered, the champion retains his title.
Winner: Bruno Kowalski
And with that, we conclude another great season of NRWL. Don't worry, unlike previous seasons, we won't be taking a break. In fact, we are about to shake things up a bit! Next up is our Hall of Fame ceremony where we will induct several of the NRWL's greatest competitors. After the Hall of Fame, we officially roll right into Season Six. Your favorite stars will be here, along with some new and returning ones. We are very excited for what comes next so stay tuned!
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Bruno Responds!
[Jay Phillips is in the interview area with Bruno Kowalksi. Bruno has the NRWL Tag Team Championship around his waist and the NRWL Championship draped over his shoulder.]
Jay: I’m here with the NRWL and Tag Team Champion, Bruno Kowalksi! Bruno, thanks for joining me tonight. Let me start by saying that it’s hard to think of anyone who’s had as much success as you in--not only the fifth season of the NRWL, but in NRWL history. You’ve been on a tear all season, and now you are--if my memory serves me correctly--the first multi-title holder in NRWL history!
Bruno: Thanks Jay. Yeah, not too shabby, right?
NRWL: Considering the legends who have come through this company, you’ve done something they weren’t able to. Let me just name a few: WarHead, Cujo, The Bean, The Druid, Dave Smith, Flawless Fred, Mike Blood, and…your opponent tonight, Fraust.
Bruno: Well, that’s a fair statement, Jay. But it’s also fair to say they’ve done things I haven’t. For example, each one of those guys are household names and Hall of Fame material. I’m not in either of those categories yet. But I will certainly strive to be.
NRWL: Let’s talk Fraust for a minute. I had an….uh…..opportunity, shall we say?....to interview him the other day. And in the Fraust-way, he brought a new approach to that. He’s saying that holding NRWL title is the last hurdle he has to clear in his wrestling career and this is his first shot at the main title in any federation he’s been in.
Bruno: I can see how that can make someone--not bitter, but aggressively determined. I was a fan of his and enjoyed watching him perform in the WFW and IRW. Every match he was in, he made it must-see. His name became synonymous with “hardcore.” And at the time, that was the path he chose, and unfortunately he was never given his due by being awarded a title shot for all his blood and sweat.
Jay: That’s kind of the inverse of you, isn’t it? This is the first big place you’ve worked and you got your shot and won it.
Bruno: I earned my shot, and I took it. Just as Fraust as earned his spot. But bad news for him, my reign has just started and isn’t ending tonight.
Jay: And other words for Fraust?
Bruno: [looks into camera] Fraust. I respect you for the legend that you are and I respect all that you’ve accomplished in your career. However, once we’re in the ring and bell sounds, you are no longer a legend, you are an enemy. While you’re fighting for some group of fans that you consider special because they backed you throughout your career, including after a lot of questionable decisions and behavior, I on the other hand am fighting for ALL the NRWL fans, old and new, past and present, with me or against me.
[Bruno holds the NRWL Championship belt right up to the camera.]
Bruno: You see it? You want this? You want to be NRWL Champion?
[Bruno drapes it over his other shoulder and taps it on the faceplate.]
Bruno: It’s right here. Come take it off me, if you can. I dare you.
[Bruno walks off camera.]
Jay: I don’t know about you, ladies and gentlemen, but I can not WAIT for this match!!!
[scene ends]
Jay: I’m here with the NRWL and Tag Team Champion, Bruno Kowalksi! Bruno, thanks for joining me tonight. Let me start by saying that it’s hard to think of anyone who’s had as much success as you in--not only the fifth season of the NRWL, but in NRWL history. You’ve been on a tear all season, and now you are--if my memory serves me correctly--the first multi-title holder in NRWL history!
Bruno: Thanks Jay. Yeah, not too shabby, right?
NRWL: Considering the legends who have come through this company, you’ve done something they weren’t able to. Let me just name a few: WarHead, Cujo, The Bean, The Druid, Dave Smith, Flawless Fred, Mike Blood, and…your opponent tonight, Fraust.
Bruno: Well, that’s a fair statement, Jay. But it’s also fair to say they’ve done things I haven’t. For example, each one of those guys are household names and Hall of Fame material. I’m not in either of those categories yet. But I will certainly strive to be.
NRWL: Let’s talk Fraust for a minute. I had an….uh…..opportunity, shall we say?....to interview him the other day. And in the Fraust-way, he brought a new approach to that. He’s saying that holding NRWL title is the last hurdle he has to clear in his wrestling career and this is his first shot at the main title in any federation he’s been in.
Bruno: I can see how that can make someone--not bitter, but aggressively determined. I was a fan of his and enjoyed watching him perform in the WFW and IRW. Every match he was in, he made it must-see. His name became synonymous with “hardcore.” And at the time, that was the path he chose, and unfortunately he was never given his due by being awarded a title shot for all his blood and sweat.
Jay: That’s kind of the inverse of you, isn’t it? This is the first big place you’ve worked and you got your shot and won it.
Bruno: I earned my shot, and I took it. Just as Fraust as earned his spot. But bad news for him, my reign has just started and isn’t ending tonight.
Jay: And other words for Fraust?
Bruno: [looks into camera] Fraust. I respect you for the legend that you are and I respect all that you’ve accomplished in your career. However, once we’re in the ring and bell sounds, you are no longer a legend, you are an enemy. While you’re fighting for some group of fans that you consider special because they backed you throughout your career, including after a lot of questionable decisions and behavior, I on the other hand am fighting for ALL the NRWL fans, old and new, past and present, with me or against me.
[Bruno holds the NRWL Championship belt right up to the camera.]
Bruno: You see it? You want this? You want to be NRWL Champion?
[Bruno drapes it over his other shoulder and taps it on the faceplate.]
Bruno: It’s right here. Come take it off me, if you can. I dare you.
[Bruno walks off camera.]
Jay: I don’t know about you, ladies and gentlemen, but I can not WAIT for this match!!!
[scene ends]
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
For The Faithful
[Jay Phillips opens a dressing room door and finds the room in total darkness. He creeps in.]
Jay Phillips: Fraust? Are you in here?
[Jay looks back at the camera.]
Jay Phillips: He must not be here yet. He was supposed to be in his dressing room for an interview. I guess he's running late. I ---
[Jay is pulled into the darkness. The camera man steps in on instinct alone. After a few moments, a single light bulb overhead clicks on and Jay is standing right underneath it. He appears visibly shaken. A shadowy figure stands just outside the light.]
???: Relax, Jay. You're fine.
[The figure steps into the light, revealing the person to be Fraust.]
Fraust: You wanted an interview.
Jay Phillips: Yes. I wanted to ask you about your feelings going into the NRWL Championship match against Bruno Kowalski.... Why is it so dark in here?
Fraust: Because the lights aren't on.
Jay Phillips: Right. So, at the final event for this season, you are stepping into the ring against Bruno Kowalski, the NRWL Champion. You have earned many accolades over the years. You were the longest reigning NRWL Division 2 Champion, you were a member of the legendary You Suck! stable, you redefined the hardcore match in WFW and IRW. You are even an NRWL Hall of Famer. One thing you never captured was the NRWL Championship. How does it feel to get that opportunity, finally, after all these years?
[There is a long pause. Fraust just stares at Jay with a scowl. Finally, his scowl fades and he takes a deep breath.]
Fraust: I've had a unique career. I've been one of the most famous NRWL wrestlers in history, and yet, I'm also something of a black sheep. In the WFW and IRW, people loved watching my matches. I was one of the most popular guys in those companies. When I came to the NRWL, it was the same thing. I was always near the main event.. but I never really was the main event. You know what I mean? WFW, IRW, NRWL... I never really had a shot at the big one.
Jay Phillips: Why do you think that is?
Fraust: I never played the game. I always did my thing. Guys who catered to the audience, had a larger than life persona, they were the ones who were the focus. Mike Blood pulled me aside, tried to remake me into someone else so I could fit that mold, but it didn't work. So... I walked away.
[Jay is about to speak but Fraust holds his hand up.]
Fraust: Don't. Before you say anything, ask anything, let me be clear. No, I don't feel sorry for myself. Not anymore. I accepted my fate. You really, truly, can't deny that there is any accomplishment higher than the NRWL Hall of Fame. In time, I learned that. I was happy with the career I made for myself.
Jay Phillips: Then... why did you come back?
[Fraust looks at the camera and points into it.]
Fraust: Them. Not for the young, fresh NRWL fans. I don't fight for them. I'm talking about the people who rooted for me in WFW. The ones who paid to see me in IRW. The ones who were let down when I left NRWL after Season Two. After all these years, after simply vanishing, I felt it necessary to come back and keep fighting for them. Was getting an opportunity at the NRWL Championship something I had in mind? Truthfully, no, not really. But that opportunity is here now.
[Fraust lowers his brow and stares deep into the camera.]
Fraust: Bruno, you've done well for yourself in your career. You've been a worthy NRWL Champion. But it's a title reign about to come to an end. For every old school Fraust fan out there in the audience, it's time for them to get the champion they always hoped to have. I look forward to our match... but you shouldn't.
[Fraust turns and walks away from the small bloom of light in the room, leaving Jay standing there alone.]
Jay Phillips: Well, it sounds like Fraust is ready for his match. Fans, I have a feeling this match is going to a memorable finish to Season Five's competition. I'm going to be watching this one closely.
[Fraust's arm appears in view again to click the light bulb off.]
Fraust: Time to go, Jay.
Jay Phillips: ....How do I get out of here...?
Jay Phillips: Fraust? Are you in here?
[Jay looks back at the camera.]
Jay Phillips: He must not be here yet. He was supposed to be in his dressing room for an interview. I guess he's running late. I ---
[Jay is pulled into the darkness. The camera man steps in on instinct alone. After a few moments, a single light bulb overhead clicks on and Jay is standing right underneath it. He appears visibly shaken. A shadowy figure stands just outside the light.]
???: Relax, Jay. You're fine.
[The figure steps into the light, revealing the person to be Fraust.]
Fraust: You wanted an interview.
Jay Phillips: Yes. I wanted to ask you about your feelings going into the NRWL Championship match against Bruno Kowalski.... Why is it so dark in here?
Fraust: Because the lights aren't on.
Jay Phillips: Right. So, at the final event for this season, you are stepping into the ring against Bruno Kowalski, the NRWL Champion. You have earned many accolades over the years. You were the longest reigning NRWL Division 2 Champion, you were a member of the legendary You Suck! stable, you redefined the hardcore match in WFW and IRW. You are even an NRWL Hall of Famer. One thing you never captured was the NRWL Championship. How does it feel to get that opportunity, finally, after all these years?
[There is a long pause. Fraust just stares at Jay with a scowl. Finally, his scowl fades and he takes a deep breath.]
Fraust: I've had a unique career. I've been one of the most famous NRWL wrestlers in history, and yet, I'm also something of a black sheep. In the WFW and IRW, people loved watching my matches. I was one of the most popular guys in those companies. When I came to the NRWL, it was the same thing. I was always near the main event.. but I never really was the main event. You know what I mean? WFW, IRW, NRWL... I never really had a shot at the big one.
Jay Phillips: Why do you think that is?
Fraust: I never played the game. I always did my thing. Guys who catered to the audience, had a larger than life persona, they were the ones who were the focus. Mike Blood pulled me aside, tried to remake me into someone else so I could fit that mold, but it didn't work. So... I walked away.
[Jay is about to speak but Fraust holds his hand up.]
Fraust: Don't. Before you say anything, ask anything, let me be clear. No, I don't feel sorry for myself. Not anymore. I accepted my fate. You really, truly, can't deny that there is any accomplishment higher than the NRWL Hall of Fame. In time, I learned that. I was happy with the career I made for myself.
Jay Phillips: Then... why did you come back?
[Fraust looks at the camera and points into it.]
Fraust: Them. Not for the young, fresh NRWL fans. I don't fight for them. I'm talking about the people who rooted for me in WFW. The ones who paid to see me in IRW. The ones who were let down when I left NRWL after Season Two. After all these years, after simply vanishing, I felt it necessary to come back and keep fighting for them. Was getting an opportunity at the NRWL Championship something I had in mind? Truthfully, no, not really. But that opportunity is here now.
[Fraust lowers his brow and stares deep into the camera.]
Fraust: Bruno, you've done well for yourself in your career. You've been a worthy NRWL Champion. But it's a title reign about to come to an end. For every old school Fraust fan out there in the audience, it's time for them to get the champion they always hoped to have. I look forward to our match... but you shouldn't.
[Fraust turns and walks away from the small bloom of light in the room, leaving Jay standing there alone.]
Jay Phillips: Well, it sounds like Fraust is ready for his match. Fans, I have a feeling this match is going to a memorable finish to Season Five's competition. I'm going to be watching this one closely.
[Fraust's arm appears in view again to click the light bulb off.]
Fraust: Time to go, Jay.
Jay Phillips: ....How do I get out of here...?
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