May 15th 2014 NRWL Event Results

Jax Rivers vs. Storm Harrison

Match Highlights

• Jax kicks out of finisher
• Jax breaks full nelson hold
• Jax kicks out of nasty facebuster
• Storm wins with jumping DDT

Winner:  Storm Harrison via pinfall


Benjamin the Blessed vs. Ash
Match Highlights:

• The Filthy Friar grabs ref' leg while Ash on offense to distract the ref
• Benjamin nails a backward hurricarana
• Ash kicks out of Benjamin’s finisher
• Ash pins Benjamin with TigerBomb into pin. The Filthy Friar distracts ref to allow Benjamin kickout
• Ref tosses the Filthy Friar out from ringside after a second distraction during pin
• Ash reverses Tree of Woe, nails Ben with FFF from out of nowhere for the pin.

 Winner:  Ash via pinfall


Travis 22 vs. El Termitas
Match Highlights:

• Travis nails El Termitas with the Catch 22, busting Termitas open. Travis 22 picks up the victory with the pin immediately after.

Winner:  Travis 22 via pinfall



Mark Blood/Tornado/Warlock vs The 4 Elements (Tommy/Marcus/Max)
Match Highlights:

• Warlock after getting tagged, spears Tommy V on the apron. Tommy V flys backwards and smashes his face off the barricade.
• Warlock saves a pin of Mark Blood from Tommy V. after Critical Silence.
• Mark Blood punches Tommy V on apron simultaneously while Marcus punches Tornado on apron
• Big brawl on the outside of the ring ensues between all partipants
• Tommy V nails Warlock with the Critical Silence. Mark Blood and Tornado unable to make it in time to break up the pi.

Winner:  The 4 Elements via pinfall



Trixie vs. Jade
Match Highlights:

• Jade hits Trixie spinebuster

Winner:  Jade via pinfall


Fatal 4 Way Elimination:  Bruno Kowalski vs. Caleb vs Mikey Armstrong vs. Marty Anderson
Match Highlights:

• Before the match starts, the ref is talking to Bruno. Caleb dons a pair of brass knuckles. He runs over to Bruno and punches him in the head with the knucks and tosses them out of the ring before the ref could see what happened.
• Bruno and Marty have a good back and forth then take it to the outside
• Bruno eliminates Marty with the PX3
• Bruno and Caleb double chokeslam Mikey. Caleb gets the pin on Mikey.
• Bruno hits Caleb with gutwrench suplex

Winner:  Bruno Kowalski via pinfall



MuscleGang vs. Loveable Liam & Oden Schreiner
Match Highlights:

• Incredible match with so many near falls and pin breakup
• Liam throws Crash over the ropes, spears him sending Crash face fist into the announcers table
• Crash saves pin of St. Pierre by Tigerbomb pin
• Crash breaks out of sleeper hold while Fredreic and Liam brawl on the outside
• Crash being johnny-on-the-spot with 2 impressive saves in a row – breaks up pin and breaks up full nelson submission, one right after the other
• In an amazing move, Oden tosses crash in the air, catches him in a choke and delivers a chokeslam

Winners:  Loveable Liam and Oden Shreiner via pinfall


The Old Guard (“Hardcore” Adam & Tiger Johnson) vs. Sons of Darkness (Abbadon & Mastema)
Match Highlights:

• Tiger Johnson nails Mastema with a sitout Powerbomb. Adam spears Abbadon to prevent a pin break up. Tiger gets the pin.

Winners:  The Old Guard via pinfall



Mr. Lifeguard vs. Paul Priest
Match Highlights

• Mr. Lifeguard and Paul Priest brawl outside. Women in the front row swoon over Paul until he gets his head tossed into the ring post by Mr. Lifeguard.
• Mr. Lifeguard goes for the Shallow Water Dive, but Paul rolls out of the way. He delivers anUnprettier to Mr. Lifeguard, busting him open, and gets the pin.

Winner:  Paul Priest via pinfall


NRWL Tag Team Championship Match
Muscle Bombers (Alex & Cody) vs. Johnny Young (c) & Jacob Washington (c)
 Match Highlights:

• Colt and Jacob simultaneously spear their opponents on the apron.
• Ref saves Colt and breaks up a double-team of Jacob and Johnny, kicking Jacob out of the ring
• Alex Irish whip Jacob, colt pulls down rope sending Jacob spilling to the outside.
• Jacob, while in the ring illegally, exits on the far side. While walking back ot his side, he pulls down Alex by the leg. Alex hits his face of the edge of the ring and busts his head open. With Alex down, Johnny is in the clear and delivers the Slam of the Night on Colt and gets the pin.

Winners:  Johnny Young and Jacob Washington via pinfall to retain the NRWL Tag Team Championship belts


NRWL Championship Match
Franco Mancini vs. Scotty Paris (c)
Match Highlights:

• Scotty lands vicious backbreaker over his knee. Appears to have really hurt Franco. Scotty targets the back several times through the match.
• Trixie distract the ref, Scotty kicks Franco in the groin.
• Scotty nails a super hurricarana.
• Franco nails Scotty with the Pick Pocket and gets the pin to become new NRWL champion.

Winner:  Franco Mancini via pinfall to become the new NRWL Champion

First Aid Gone Horribly Wrong

[Mr. Lifeguard is in the locker room. Paul Priest and Jade walk in and approach him.]

Mr. Lifeguard: Hey, look who it is! It’s so great to see you guys, the NRWL’s newest happy couple!

[Mr. Lifeguard extends a hand to Paul. Paul appears to be distracted and completely ignores the handshake request.]

Paul Priest: Yes, we came here looking for you, actually!

[Mr. Lifeguard puts his hand down.]

Mr. Lifeguard: Me?

Paul Priest: Yes. You see, Jade, my passionate lover here, is going to be in a wrestling match at the next show. I was very excited at first. Girl on girl action, right here in the NRWL? Amazing! Am I right?!

Mr. Lifeguard: Well sure! Always good to see athletes get an opportunity to succeed, be it a man or a woman.

[Paul scrunches his face and looks at Mr. Lifeguard.]

Paul Priest: What? What are you… Um, anyway. Here's the thing. I was pretty excited about it at first. But then, I thought to myself, "What would I do if Jade were somehow injured in the ring?" I decided it was time I educate myself on some basic first aid.

Mr. Lifeguard: That is wonderful! I wish more people would become familiar with first aid and safety techniques. Seeing as we are talking about a wrestling match, a common injury that should be properly dealt with is a neck or head injury.

Paul Priest: Perfect.

Mr. Lifeguard: Jade, please lie down on this mat on the floor.

[Jade makes herself comfortable on the mat.]

Mr. Lifeguard: Ok, Paul, you kneel down beside Jade here.

[Paul kneels down at Jade's shoulders.]

Mr. Lifeguard: Very important, you want to make sure you do not move the neck. Keep her head straight.

[Paul moves over above Jade's head and holds her neck in place. As he does this, he begins to caress her face and neck with his hands.]

Mr. Lifeguard: That’s not actually encouraged. You can lose concentration and possibly further aggravate the injury.

Paul Priest: It's important to be comfortable. How does that feel, my dear?

Jade: Mmmm.. That's nice, baby. I'm very comfortable.

Mr. Lifeguard: Uh. Ok, how about this. Let's try something else. Another injury that could occur is a leg injury. Let's say that Jade twists her knee. Are you familiar with RICE?

Jade: Oh, are we ever!!!

[Mr. Lifeguard gives her a questioning look.]

Paul Priest: Yep. It's our favorite position of them all! Reverse Indian C--

Mr. Lifeguard: Whoa! Hold up! Not- Not that. No. I’m talking about Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation! Come on, do you even care about first aid?

Jade: We do! I’ll feel a lot safer out there if Paul knows how to take care of me should something go wrong. We want to get this right.

Mr. Lifeguard: Ok, let's continue.

[Paul has a very concerned look on his face.]

Paul Priest: Doctor, I have a fear that something truly terrible may happen. What if... What if she stops breathing? Is there anything that can be done?

Mr. Lifeguard: First of all, I'm not a doctor, but I am a certified lifeguard with the American Lifeguard Association. Second, while I sincerely hope this does not happen, if Jade somehow suffers a terrible injury and stops breathing you'll need to perform CPR. Which stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation! It does not stand for anything else!

[Jade and Paul look at each other with and both shake their heads.]

Jade: Not following, doc.

Mr. Lifeguard: I'm not a doctor!

Paul Priest: But you're dressed like one.

[Mr. Lifeguard looks at his outfit which is his normal wrestling attire.]

Mr. Lifeguard: I am not! Look, maybe we should stop.

Paul Priest: Wait, wait. No, this is important. We really do want to learn. Please.

Jade: Yes, please Mr. Lifeguard! We just want to be safe.

[Mr. Lifeguard closes his eyes, takes a deep breath and exhales. He opens his eyes.]

Mr. Lifeguard: Alright. CPR. It's a combination of rescue breaths and chest compressions.

[Jade begins to remove the top she is wearing.]

Mr. Lifeguard: What are you doing?

Jade: I feel I should remove my shirt if we need to perform on my chest.

Mr. Lifeguard: No, that's not right at all. You can leave your clothes on.

Jade: I really feel like I'm supposed to do this.

Paul Priest: I agree.

[Mr. Lifeguard waves his hands.]

Mr. Lifeguard: Let's try it my way first. OK?

[Paul shrugs and Jade pulls her top back down.]

Paul Priest: [muttering to Jade] This is never going to work.

Mr. Lifeguard: Let's start with the rescue breathing. Paul, if you need to perform rescue breathing you will tilt Jade's head back a little to ensure an open airway. Then, you'll pinch her nose. Finally, if this were a real situation, you would cover her mouth with yours and breathe in.

Paul Priest: Ok, I think I got this.

[Paul tilts Jade's head back slightly and pinches her nose.]

Mr. Lifeguard: That's it! You got it. Great job, Paul!

[Paul then covers Jade's mouth with his and the two begin kissing passionately.]

Mr. Lifeguard: Wait! Stop! If you do that to a stranger, they can press charges! It’s not proper procedure!

Paul Priest: I really think we are getting it, though. I do!

Jade: It's true. I feel refreshed already.

Mr. Lifeguard: It's not supposed to be THAT refreshing.

Paul Priest: Now, you mentioned something about chest compressions?

Mr. Lifeguard: Yes. You'll need to find the middle of Jade's chest and place one of your palms there. Place the other hand on top. In a real emergency situation, you would push down on her chest.

[Paul moves into position. He correctly places his hands on Jade's chest and holds them there.]

Jade: It's not working. I really think it would be better if I took my shirt off.

Mr. Lifeguard: He's not doing anything! He's just in position. He's not going to do the actual compressions. This is only to be done if you are not breathing. You can be seriously hurt otherwise.

[Paul's hands shift from their proper CPR position and begin to cup Jade's breasts. Jade closes her eyes and moans.]

Jade: Oh yeah…. This CPR is awesome…

Paul Priest: Seriously. This will be our new warm up routine!

Mr. Lifeguard: No! This isn’t right!

[Mr. Lifeguard, at the end of his wits, pulls Paul off of Jade. Paul pulls Mr. Lifeguard down on the floor. Jade gets up and gets in between both men as Paul is standing up. Paul trips and knocks Jade on top of Mr. Lifeguard. Paul grabs hold of Jade’s waist from behind and is about to pull her off when all three hear a scream and freeze in position. All three slowly turn their head toward the door to the locker room. A young child in a wheelchair is in the doorway. His mother is behind him. The child has a photograph of Mr. Lifeguard and a marker in his hands. He looks horrified.]

Child: Mommy! Mr. Lifeguard is having a threesome!

Mother: I -- Well, I never! This isn't first aid, Billy! Forget you ever saw it!!! Let’s get out of here!

[The mother pulls Billy’s wheelchair out of the room and they quickly escape down the hallway. Mr. Lifeguard throws Jade off of him, gets up, and runs down the hallway.]

Mr. Lifeguard: Wait! Wait!!! I can explain this!

[Paul and Jade just look at each other and shrug. A few moments later, Mr. Lifeguard returns and looks furious.]

Mr. Lifeguard: That young boy was Billy. The Make-A-Wish Foundation arranged to have him meet with me because he’s such a dedicated fan of first aid. You just ruined his moment. You have ruined his faith in first aid.

Paul Priest: He’ll get over it.

[Mr. Lifeguard’s eyes get wide.]

Mr. Lifeguard: I will make you pay for this in the ring. I will fix this mess you've caused.

[Mr. Lifeguard storms out. Paul and Jade watch him leave. Paul looks at Jade with a puzzled look.]

Paul Priest: Hey.

Jade: Yeah?

Paul Priest: How come I never get any of the Make-A-Wish kids?

Hit List

[Scene opens with Jay Phillips in the interview area.]

Jay:  Ladies and gentlemen, my guests at this time, NRWL champion Scotty Paris, with Trixie!

[Scotty and Trixie walk into view.  Scotty is on the phone and Trixie is holding his NRWL belt over her shoulder.]

Scotty:  …….Right…..Well listen, you tell him I said so, and if he doesn’t like like it, then he can go pound sand!  …….What? …….What about the phrase “pound sand?!”  ……...Middle Eastern Royal who?--Look, I don’t care if he’s a price or whatever on his own side of the planet!  Over here, it’s my way, or shut up!

[Scotty motions to a stagehand off camera, who walks on to the scene with a bucket of water.  Scotty throws his cell phone into the bucket and the stagehand walks off scene.]

Jay:  Uh, Scotty, thank you for--

Scotty:  You’re absolutely welcome for my time, Jay!  My time is very precious!  I am the NRWL champion, and I am really important!  I just had to deal with Paul Pervert barraging into my dressing room earlier, so you'd better make this good.  You wanted to ask me about my title, right?

Jay:  I--

Scotty:  Well of course you do.  Quite an impressive title defense, don’t you think?  Now, I’ll admit that using my Money In the Bank contract against a beat down Max Headroom was kind of sneaky, but I’m pretty sure I silenced all doubters by taking him to the cleaners at the last show!  I’m the best in the NRWL.  And this belt here proves it!

[Suddenly, Franco Mancini walks onto camera and stands across Scotty and Trixie.]

Scotty!  Hey!  Get out of my interview!  Why do people always have to interrupt my interviews?

[Scotty reaches to his championship belt over Trixie's shoulder and pulls out another phone from behind the belt strap.  He dials a number and holds the phone to his ear.]

Scotty:  Yeah, I need you to fire all the security you hired to replace the security that was fired earlier and hire new ones.  Then, get Sunderland or Charles on the phone and tell them as champion I demand my own private interviewing area that I rightfully deserve, free from the vagrants roaming around, like this guy here!  ......I don't care if you can't see who I'm talking about!  No more of my interviews getting interrupted!  Then, I need you to fire yourself.

[Scotty launches his phone off camera.  After a few seconds, it can be heard smacking and breaking off the concrete floor]

Excuse me, but Jay Phillips here was in the middle of asking me some pretty important questions about the NRWL championship.  Something you wouldn’t know anything about!

Franco: Relax, relax. I like you Scotty. You're a funny guy! I like people who make jokes! That's all you're doing right now, just pretending to be a prestigious champion. It's a good act, and I have no problem with it. See, what I would have a problem with, is if you were serious, and you actually believed the things you were sayin'. That just wouldn't sit well with me. I actually have been provin’ myself week after week. I've pinned or submitted more people this season than anyone! My only loss came when I destroyed everyone in an elimination match, then had some nobody steal my rightful victory! There is no one in the NRWL who can match up with Franco Mancini!

[Franco's serious look on his face fades away, and he starts to chuckle and shake his head]

Franco: Sorry, sorry. I got a bit worked up there. Let me make you an offer. You quit pretending to be champion, and give me the NRWL Championship. In return, you'll avoid being...whacked.

Scotty:  That’s disgusting.  I’ll have none of that.  You can whack all you want in your own dressing room, but not in my interview area.

Jay:  It’s actually my int--

Scotty:  Tell you what.  You want a crack at this belt?  You think you can run with me?  Fine.  You got a shot.  So you bring your clown pants to the next show, and I’ll send you packing.  Then you can go back to making that revolting American Spaghetti of yours.  Come on, Trixie!

[Scotty storms off camera.]

Scotty:  [off-camera]  Jerk.

[Jay tries to regain his composure, and continue the interview]

Jay: Well, Franco, you seemed to have gotten yourself a title match with Scotty Paris. How are you going to prepare for it?

Franco: What are you trying to get at, Jay? You want me to reveal sensitive information like that?

Jay: No, I’m just trying to do an interview.

Franco: An interview? You gonna print some article from this interview, some newspaper headline? Here’s a headline for you: “Franco Mancini guarantees the NRWL Championship, Scotty Paris guarantees his own funeral.” There. Print it!

[Franco Mancini walks away, leaving Jay by himself]

Jay: Ok...Back to the action.

[scene fades out]

Public Display of Aggression

[Scotty Paris is on the phone with his agent while Trixie stands next to him, looking at him with approval.]

Scotty Paris: ---because I told you to do it! Yeah, yeah. You know what? You’re fired. It’s about time I got an agent capable of handling the needs of a champion! This is ridiculous.

[Scotty snaps his phone in half and throws the pieces on the ground. Just as he does this, someone walks into his dressing room.]

Scotty Paris: You! Who let you in here?!

[Paul Priest walks into view with a big smile on his face. Jade is standing at his side.]

Paul Priest: Uh, I walked in the door.

[Paul points behind him with his thumb to the dressing room door. Scotty stares at the door, wide eyed.]

Scotty Paris: Unbelievable! I need a whole new staff. These people are completely incompetent!

[Scotty takes a new cell phone out of his pocket and dials the agent he just fired..]

Scotty Paris: You’re unfired. Fire all of my security staff and hire better ones. Then, pack up your desk because you’re fired again!

[Scotty throws his phone on the ground and stomps on it, shattering the screen. He walks over to a locker and takes out another phone. He makes another call, forgetting about Paul entering the room. Trixie squints at Paul and Jade and taps her toe on the floor.]

Trixie: Well, shouldn’t you be going? We’re busy here.

Paul Priest: You always were so hostile. It’s a real turn on, every time.

[Trixie face shifts to a furious glare.]

Paul Priest: Ok, geez… Look, we just wanted to congratulate ol’ Scotty on his championship victory! I, for one, am really proud of him coming back for injury, winning the title. You know, before he left, he and I were right there in heavy competition and one would have to think that I would be next in line for a shot at the belt, wouldn’t you say?

Trixie: Hah! That’s never going to happen. Scotty has better things to do than squish a bug like you. Take it somewhere else, Paul. There’s a long list of challengers ahead of the likes of you.

Paul Priest: That really hurts, Trixie.

[Paul looks down at the floor. Jade steps in front of him and stands face to face with Trixie.]

Jade: You’ve got a lot of nerve. This man is one of the greatest, most talented wrestlers in the ring..

[Jade turns to Paul and rubs his chest.]

Jade: And, I must say, one of the most talented men I’ve ever been in --

Trixie: -- Oh please shut up right now!!! I don’t want that visual. Paul, get out here and take your skank with you! Now!

[Jade turns around and slaps Trixie. Trixie stumbles back and rubs her cheek for a moment. She then tackles Jade and both women roll around on the floor brawling. Paul looks down at both of them and starts throwing his hands in the air.]

Paul Priest: Yes!!! This is awesome!!! Scotty! Bring your phone over here! We need to record this!

[In the background, Scotty is seen with his back to everyone, still on the phone. He waves a hand in their direction, clearly ignoring the situation. Both women get to their feet. Trixie shoves Jade back and she bumps into Paul, who catches her.]

Trixie: You know what? You want to get into this? Let’s do this in front of everyone.

Paul Priest: Ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod…

Trixie: How about we settle this in the ring!

Jade: Oh, it’s on!

Paul Priest: Yes!!!! This is the greatest thing that has ever happened in the NRWL!

[Paul takes Jade’s hand and pulls her away while she stares at Trixie. Trixie gives Jade a cold stare of her own.]

Sending a Message

[Nirvana "Scentless Apprentice" starts playing through the PA system, and Mark Blood, Tornado, and Warlock make thier way through the crowd down to the ring.  The climb into the ring and take mics.]

Mark Blood:  Let me start off first by saying--

[Suddenly, The 4 Elements run out from the crowd, leap the barrier, slide into the ring and Tommy V. smacks Mark Blood in the back with a steel chair while in mid sentence.  Max Destruction grabs Tornado by the waist and drops him on his head with a German suplex and Marcus give Warlock a neck breaker.  Mikey Armstrong, from outside the ring, reaches under the ring and pulls out a fire extinguisher and tosses it to Max, who starts beating Tornado down with it.  Tommy V. continues to pummel Mark Blood with the chair.  Mikey tosses a pipe up to Marcus who brings it down across Warlock's shoulders.  Mikey climbs into the ring while the other three member continue the beat down.  They then stop and raise their arms while the crowd boos and jeers them.  Tommy V. then points to Warlock, Mark, and Tornado, and then points at Marcus, Max, and himself.  Each member of The 4 Elements then climbs onto each turnbuckle and they raise their arms and taunt the crowd, getting boo's heavily.  The scene fades out.]

Travis Dos Dos

[The scene fades in to show El Termitas backstage, happily awaiting his cue]

El Termitas: Hey there NRWL! It's El Termitas. I've been hearing some rumblings lately that Travis 22 challenged me to a match! I thought about it for about five seconds, then decided to accept it! A new opponent presents new opportunities in the ring! But, I know what everyone is really thinking. They're going “El Termitas, it's Travis 22! He's so annoying! He says he wins when he actually loses!” Well, I'm going to make a bold prediction here NRWL fans. I believe that after our match, win or lose, Travis 22 will come out next week and claim he's undefeated.

Guess what. That's ok! He can do that all he wants. I say that, because the important “win” doesn't go in the record books for El Termitas or Travis 22. No, the important “win” is for the fans, and that they'll come out on top by witnessing an entertaining match! Of course...you guys will end up with a loss next week, but that will be for your ears, haha! ...Unless the NRWL fans petitioned the President of the United States to place a gag order on Travis 22. Then you may be saved! Well, let's hope for the best. Until next time, this is El Termitas!  Adios!

Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust, Ash, You're Dead to Us

[The Holy Duo's music hits, and heading out to the ring is Benjamin the Blessed and The Filthy Friar, meeting a chorus of boos]

Jim “The Amp” Johnson: Here comes the Holy Duo! And thankfully, it doesn't look like they're going to attack anyone!

Warhead: Keep your guard up, Jim. You never know with these guys!

[As Benjamin and the Friar get to the ring, there is a bucket and cloth set up in the middle of the ring. Benjamin grabs a microphone]

Benjamin: I think that the world is starting to learn. You people are starting to see the truth. You do not like it, but slowly, you will. When we focus, our foes crumble before us. Sometimes though, we lose our concentration for the briefest of moments. We fall into the temptations of the demons that defeat us. One of those demons was a man named Ash. Ash fought The Filthy Friar a few weeks back...and Ash pinned him. He threw water on your flame of hope! But that is not the worst of what he did. After the match....he extended his hand to the Friar. I have never seen such disrespect in my life!

Jim “The Amp” Johnson: What?! Ash wanted to congratulate The Filthy Friar on a hard fought match!

Warhead: Wait, maybe Benjamin is talking about The Filthy Friar himself! It's not likely, but he might be!

Benjamin: That very act...that is an act only for the just! Ash extended his hand in an attempt to sully the Friar! Watch closely Ash. I will cleanse your putridity. Once through The Filthy Friar, and once through the agony of the ring.

[Benjamin kneels down and grabs the cloth. He dips it in the bucket, wetting it, and begins to wash The Filthy Friar's hand]

Warhead: I don't know what to make of these guys. They're definitely short a few brain cells!

Jim “The Amp” Johnson: And Ash seems to be the next one they have their sights set on! Now can someone get them out of this ring?

[Benjamin continues washing The Friar's hand, until the camera finally fades out]

NRWL Season Four Archives Now Online

If you spend any time going through the archives of the NRWL website, you may have noticed that we are missing the Action and Results articles from the first half of 2011. These articles were hosted on an earlier version of the NRWL website and did not come over in the transition to the current site.

Today, we are pleased to report that all of the missing content has been restored. You can now go back and experience all of NRWL Season Four right here, start to finish, on the NRWL website.

In addition to News, Action, and Event Results articles, we have also restored Mike Blood's "Sweat and Tears" and Flawless Fred's "Flawless Facts" opinion columns.

We hope you enjoy this classic content, available for the first time in nearly three years, right here on the NRWL website.

Moving Forward

[Jay Phillips is in an interview area.]

Jay Phillips: My guest at this time is Jax Rivers.

[Jax steps into view next to Jay.]

Jay Phillips: Jax, you recently have had a series of run ins with Paul Priest and Jade. At the last event, you and Mandy were in a mixed tag team match with Paul and Jade. During that match, you and Jade had an altercation where you struck her, causing a disqualification. We know you tried to apologize to Jade but in the process, well, something happened.

[Jax looks up at the lights and takes a deep breath.]

Jax Rivers: I made a horrible mistake in that match. You can make a mistake and lose a match any day of the week. Afterward, you learn from it and go out the next night stronger for it. This is different. I did something I.. Jay, I don't know why I did what I did. It happened. I tried to correct it the only way I knew how. Somehow, in trying to correct my mistake, I made things even worse. Jade made it look like we were somehow involved with each other, Mandy saw it, got upset, and left. In a matter of days, I cost myself and my girlfriend a match, I lost the respect of those around me because of my actions, and now I have even lost my girlfriend. I came to the NRWL to better myself. Somehow, I have to move forward. I have to prove to myself, and everyone else, that I am the future of this company.

Jay Phillips: Well, I certainly believe that --- hey! What are you doing here?

[Storm Harrison walks into the interview with his bodyguard, Caleb, at his side. Storm has on a pair of sunglasses and takes them off to look over Jax Rivers.]

Storm Harrison: Jay, don't you have better things to do than interview this clown? You should be spending your time interviewing real stars like me, not these new guys. What has [makes quotes with his hands] Jax Rivers ever done noteworthy in this business?

Jay Phillips: You didn't need to quote his name. It's his actual name.  And he was a world champion before coming to NR ---

Storm Harrison: What wrestling company other than NRWL even matters? Please. World Champion.

[Storm takes a step toward Jax and pokes a finger in his chest.]

Storm Harrison: You may have come here thinking you could be a star but now you are standing next to a true superstar. Take a good look because this is the closest you will ever get to greatness.

Jax Rivers: I know you love to hear yourself talk but if you keep going I'm going to break your jaw.

[Caleb steps forward and puts a hand on Jax's shoulder. Jax throws it off.]

Jax Rivers: I'm not afraid of your monster! I've slayed giants before. If I have to do it again, I will, but it's you I want in the ring. I'll show you why I deserve to be here.

[Storm nods his head and then looks to Caleb. They trade some kind of silent communication. Storm looks back at Jax.]

Storm Harrison: Then I'll see you in the ring.

[Storm and Caleb walk off. Jax stares at them as they leave.]

Kiss and Make Up

[Jax Rivers walks up to a door backstage, takes a deep breath, and knocks on the door. After a moment, the door opens and Jade steps out. She eyes Jax angrily while placing a hand on her stomach instinctively.]

Jade: What do you want?

Jax Rivers: Listen, that match. Things got out of hand. You said some things to me about Mandy that I won't repeat. You were wrong to say that to me but I'm not here for an apology. I want to apologize to you.

Jade: You know what? You should be begging me for forgiveness! You kicked me in the stomach. I could have been seriously hurt.

Jax Rivers: I know. I know. Like I said, things got out of hand. I'm not that kind of guy. I don't hit women. The match was intense and I just lost my mind. I made a decision I shouldn't have and as soon as it happened, I regretted it. I just wanted to come here and tell you that I'm very sorry. You didn't deserve what I did.

[Jade measures Jax's remorseful look. She glances down the hallway and then visibly loosens up.]

Jade: That's all I needed to hear. It's ok.

[She takes Jax's hand. Jax looks at her and then to his hand, surprised.]

Jade: You're a good man, Jax Rivers.

[Jade presses up against Jax and gives him a passionate kiss on the lips. Jax, stunned, takes a few seconds to react. He gently pushes her away.]

Jax Rivers: Whoa.. Wait a minute.

[Jax hears a noise and looks down the hallway. Mandy is standing just a few feet away from them. She has tears in her eyes.]

Mandy: Jax?

Jax Rivers: Oh, geez. This isn't what it looks like!

Mandy: How could you?!

[Mandy turns and runs away. Jax pulls away from Jade and runs after her.]

Jax Rivers: Wait!

[Jade watches as Jax takes off after Mandy. She smiles and casually walks back into her dressing room.]

Uh-O(den)

[The scene fades in showing Crash MuscleGate and Frederic St. Pierre backstage, standing together and staring off camera. The camera turns towards where they are looking, showing a door with the label “Lovable Liam <3” on it. The door opens up, Liam talking to someone as he exits]

Liam: ...Sounds great! I really think this will work out! Oh! Hi Crash. Hi Frederic.

Crash: Liam...Liam Liam Liam Liam. You disappoint me Liam. I expected you and Frederic to beat each other so badly, that one of you would be unconscious and not be able to get up by the count of three. But you....you tapped out. You QUIT the MuscleGang! How could anyone quit the MuscleGang?

Liam: I was in a lot of pain...I could have been seriously injured!

Crash: You know what you do when you get injured? You rehab! And you could have gone to me for that rehab! But nope. You're a quitter. A failure.

Frederic: Un perdant!

Crash: I don't know what that means, but it's probably an insult! Right?

Frederic: You are correct!

Crash: See? Frederic and I are on the same page. We're not like you.

Liam: Guys, I'm really sorry, but-

Frederic: Please, please. No more excuses. Liam...I say this as a former ally....I believe it is best if you quit NRWL, just like you quit the MuscleGang. You save yourself embarrassment and pain.

Liam: I can't do that! I already found myself a new friend!

Crash: Ooooh! A new friend! Wow! Way to go!

Liam: And he and I challenge the two of you to a tag team match!

Frederic: Uh oh! Crash, I am afraid! Perhaps we should run?

Crash: Maybe! What if Liam makes us fight him and....Adorable Andy?

Frederic: Haha! Or better yet, maybe Delightful Derrick?

Liam: Or perhaps, the man that neither of you have ever managed to pin cleanly in sixteen matches, Oden Schreiner?

[The smiles on Crash and Frederic's faces fade away, as Liam knocks on the door he had exited from. Moments later, the door opens up, and out steps a very tall, very muscular man]

Crash: Whoa whoa whoa! Wait, he can't wrestle in the NRWL! This isn't possible!

Frederic: We do not accept this match! It is unfair! We are not properly prepared!

Oden: Accept the match!!! Or else I fight you now without rules!!! Without a ref!!! And with as much violence as possible!!!

Crash: We accept! A fair, two on two tag match, in a ring! That is what we want. It's not that we're uhh....afraid. We're just...not properly warmed up. Yeah! And judging by the veins throbbing in your arms, we assume you are, indeed, warmed up. So..safety first, right? Right! Come on Frederic, let's go!

[Crash tugs at Frederic's arm, and the two quickly walk off, looking over their shoulder. Liam smiles in delight, while Oden looks on, adorably angry]

STILL! Undefeated

[“Tears Don’t Fall” by Bullet For My Valentine plays over the PA system and the crowd starts to boo.  Travis 22 come out from behind the curtain and jumps around all fired-up like.]

WarHead:  Oh god, not this guy…

Jim “The Amp” Johnson:  Oh no.

[Travis 22 runs down to the ring and gets in and raises his arms to a chorus of boo’s.  He takes a mic as the music dies down.]

Travis 22:  Yeeeeaaahh!!!  If everyone could please stop cheering for a moment, I have an announcement!

[Boo’s rain down even louder.]

Jim:  The NRWL crowd, getting on Travis 22!

Travis 22:  Please!  Please!  I have to make this announcement!  If you could just stop cheering me for a minute.

[Boo’s chorus of boo’s continue]

WarHead:  This guy is messed in the head.

Travis 22:  Well, I suppose it’s only natural everyone wants to cheer me!  I am the most entertaining and exciting wrestler on the roster, and everyone here loves me so much!

[The boo’s are unrelenting.]

Jim:  They’re not cheering you!

Travis 22:  But on to my announcement.  I am pleased to inform everyone that…….I am STILL undefeated!  How about it?!!?

[The boo’s are louder than they’ve been all evening.]

WarHead:  Do you think he might mistakenly think that “undefeated” means “winless”?

Jim:  That’s as good an explanation as any.

Travis 22:  Yeah, Ash was a worthy opponent, but he just doesn’t stack up when it comes to the pure caliber of wrestling pedigree that I possess!  I gave the former NRWL champion all he could handle and then some!  Now, he might’ve gotten the W on paper, but really, I’m the winner in the whole situation.  Everybody can see it!

WarHead:  I kinda thought Ash had a really good showing…

Jim:  He did!  He whooped Travis 22!

Travis 22:  So in keeping up with my current trend of besting better and better talent, I’m calling out someone who’s been unstoppable since he got here, and is a person hero of the NRWL fans!  I’m challenging El Termitas!  El Termitas!  Can you step up to the plate?  Can you do the unthinkable and hand me my first defeat?!  No you can’t, but let’s have the match anyway!  Thank you!

[The crowd boos as the music comes back on.  Travis 22 exits the ring waving and bowing to the crowd]

WarHead:  Calling El Termitas, this is an S.O.S.  Please shut this guy up!

Jim:  El Termitas, you have the hopes and dreams of the entire NRWL on your shoulders!

[The scene fades out.]

The Old Guard

[“Hardcore Adam” is walking through the back hallways of the arena. He turns a corner and almost runs into a large man.]

Adam: Whoa! Oh, hey Tiger.

Tiger Johnson: How’s it going, Adam?

[The two give a manly forearm handshake]

Adam: Hey, I wanted to tell you thank you for having my back in that tag team match.

Tiger: No problem, boss.

Adam: I hope Mark, Tornado, and Warlock come to an understanding soon. I don’t think anyone wants them to succeed more than I do.

Tiger: Yeah, they’re all good kids with good hearts, but a little too impatient at the moment. Once they calm down and get their footing, they’ll be fine.

Adam: Yeah. I think the real people who expected them to be the second-comings of their fathers were the media talking-heads.

Tiger: I think all of us in this business have gone through what they’re feeling, and have made some reckless and not-so-wise decisions.

Adam: I hear that. My first few years in the SCSF weren’t that spectacular. I lost a LOT. And I used to get so furious that I was essentially treated as a joke and ostracized. It wasn’t until that I was able to pull-off that unlikely title victory before I started getting recognized and respected.

Tiger: Yeah. And I’ve made a bad choice or two early in my career. Remember after my leg injury the stint with the first iteration of The Mob?

Adam: Yeah, who can forget. But anyway, thanks again for watching out for me during the match.

Tiger: No problem, boss.

Adam: You know, not to sound too cliche’, but I think we make a pretty good tag team. I think we could probably make a run for the tag belts. Not looking for a decision now, but mull it over and let--

Tiger: No need to mull. I think we can do it.

Adam: Nice! Alright, let’s show everyone there’s still some fight left in these old dogs! Let’s start by taking out the Sons of Darkness. If we can top them, it can vault us into title contention.

Tiger: Let’s do it.

[Tiger and Adam walk away discussing strategy as the scene fades out.]

Msy 1st 2014 Development League Results

Singles Match
Killjoy def. Dr. Pain

Triple Threat Match
Earl Stevens def. Mikey Angel and Fireburner

Singles Match
Ace Holderby def. Pedro Muchacho

Tag Team Match
Tattoo Rodeo and Ridge def. Thresher and Alvarez

Triple Threat Match
Kung Food def. The Bean and Don Suave

Singles Match
The Combatant def. Dan Masters

May 1st 2014 NRWL Event Results

Crash Musclegate def. Storm Harrison

Crash begins the match by using his strength as an advantage but Storm quickly turned the tables and used his speed to keep Crash under control. Storm threw Crash into the corner and tried to run into him but Crash ducked and started an offense. Storm tried to get back in control but was stopped by a big shoulder block. Crash locked in a face lock submission but Storm slipped free. Storm tried to superkick Crash but Crash avoided the attack. Storm was thrown to the outside apron where Crash followed him and nailed a DDT. The action continued on the outside. Storm locked in a guillotine choke submission but it was on the outside. Storm broke the hold and the action continued inside. Crash maintained a strong offense but got locked into a second guillotine choke. Crash reached the ropes to break the hold. Crash once again over powered Storm and attempted several  pin attempts. Storm continued to kick out of each one. Crash locked in a backbreaker submission and Storm was forced to submit.


The Filthy Friar w/ Benjamin the Blessed def. Warlock

Both men trade blows and slams early on in the match as the jockey for position. Warlock shows some impressive strength by dropped with Friar with a vertical suplex. Friar returned the favor with a sidewalk slam. Warlock begins to mount some offense with some fast striking moves but Friar starts a series of backbreakers to wear down Warlock. Friar attempts a pin but Warlock barely kicks out. Warlock starts to fight back and locks Friar in a Boston Crab submission. Benjamin distracts the referee and is thrown out of the arena. The interference is enough time for Friar to recover and put a backbreaker submission on Warlock. Warlock is forced to submit.


Paul Priest and Jade def. Jax Rivers and Mandy by DQ

Paul Priest runs up the ramp and attacks Jax as he is walking toward the ring.

Paul and Jax fight inside the ring before Jade is tagged in. Mandy steps into the ring but Jade throws her around before tagging Priest back in. Priest and Jax fight but Priest gets the uppser hand, hitting a vicious DDT before tagging Jade back in. Mandy enters the ring but Jade slams Mandy and strikes her with sslaps and kicks. Mandy attempts to tag out to Jax but Jade clips out her legs. Jade tags Priest back in. Jax enters the ring and Priest controles the match before tagging Jade back in. Jade and Mandy square of once again. Mandy surprises Jade with some impressive mat wrestling moves but her momentum is stopped when a her hurricanrana is blocked and turned into a powerbomb. Jade tags out to Priest. Jax enters the ring. Jade says something to Jax from the corner and Jax walks over to her. She appears to say something and Jax jabs Jade in the stomach with a kick! The referee disqualifies Jax Rivers. Paul Priest and Jade are awarded the match.


Ash def. Travis 22

Travis 22 attacks Ash from behind as Ash walked down to the ring for the match. Ash and Travis brawl outside the ring. Ash is flapjacked on the outside but comes back by ramming Travis head first into the ring post. Both men climb inside the ring to start the match officially.

Travis starts control of the match early on with impressive mat wrestling skills and clotheslines off the ropes. Ash uses counters to try and gain control but Travis comes back and nails a Catch 22 on Ash, splitting his head wide own. Ash kicks out of a pin attempt and starts to get a second wind but Travis refuses to lose momentum. Both men trade blows but Ash surprises Travis with the Fan's Favorite Finisher. Ash covers for the victory.


El Termitas and Mr. Lifeguard def. The Sons of Darkness w/ Nick Belhor

Abbadon dominates El Termitas early on. Termitas tries to fight back with some kicks but Abbadon uses his strength to stop Termitas. Termitas does start come finally make an offense, catching Abbadon off guard with some high flying attacks, finishing up with a moonault. Mr. Lifeguard tags in and attacks Abbadon before Mastema is tagged in. Mr. Lifeguard and El Termitas use impressive tag team skills to make frequent tags while wearing down their larger opponents. Mastema manages to slow down Mr. Lifeguard and hits a fallaway slam off the top rope! Mr. Lifeguard kicks out of a pin attempt. Mastema and Mr. Lifeguard spar back and forth before Lifeguard tags out. Termitas and Mr. Lifeguard use their corner to their advantage by double teaming Mastema in their corner. With Mastema on the mat, Termitas nails a shooting star press and pin. Mastema kicks out and all four men brawl in the ring. Nick Belhor is thrown out of the arena by the referee. Mastema tags in Abbadon who gains control of the match for his team. The action continues outside the ring where Mr. Lifeguard is back body dropped to the concrete. Back in the ring, Abbadon locks in a backbreaker submission but Mr. Lifeguard breaks out. Mr. Lifeguard nails a Shallow Water Dive on Abbadon. Mr. Lifeguard covers for a pinfall victory.


Tag Team Match
The Muscle Bombers def. The 4 Elements (Tommy  V. and Marcus)

Tommy V. wastes no time by unleashing a barrage of strikes on Alex. Tommy keeps Alex down but Alex tags in Colt. Colt overpowers Tommy with mat wrestling slams and holds. Tommy tags in Marcus who trades offense with colt. Colt is thrown into the 4E corner as Tommy is tagged in. The action spills to the outside where all four men brawl. Back in the ring, Tommy and Colt continue the fight before Marcus and Alex are tagged in. Alex uses amateur wrestling holds and takedowns on Marcus. Marcus tags out to Tommy. Tommy aggressively fights back against Alex but is thrown into the Muscle Bomber corner. Colt tags in a the Muscle Bombers double team Tommy. Tommy and Colt fight back and forth but Tommy gains and upper hand before tagging in Marcus. Marcus continues the momentum before tagging Tommy back in. Tommy hits a facebuster on Colt, busting his head open. Colt fights back and locks Tommy in a torture rack. Marcus interferes to break the submission. Colt hits the Bomb Toss on Tommy and covers for the pin. The Muscle Bombers pick up the win.


Fatal Four Way
Mikey Armstrong def. Katsutoshi, Benjamin the Blessed, and Franco Mancini

All four men battle back and forth in the ring in the early stages of the match. In the midst of the action, the referee is even clipped at the knees accidentally, though he recovers before he becomes a factor in the match. Mikey tosses Katsutohsi to the outside and both men brawl outside the ring. Katsutoshi is given a shoulder breaker outside the ring and lands on the steel ring steps. Meanwhile in the ring, Mancini locks in a modified STF submission, forcing Benjamin the Blessed to submit. With three left in the match, Mikey and Mancini trade pin attempts on Katsutoshi. Katsutoshi and Mikey continue to fight while Macini looks on and waits for an opportunity to attack. The action spills to the outside where Mancini is double teamed. Mancini slips into the ring where Katsutoshi follows him in. Mancini catches Katsutoshi in a cobra clutch. Katsutoshi submits. Down to Macnini and Mikey, both men battle back and forth. Mancini attempts a sleeper hold on the mat but Mikey reaches the ropes. Mikey comes back with a full nelson submission. Mancini is forced to submit giving Mikey the victory.


Loser Leaves Musclegate Match
Frederic St. Pierre def. Lovable Liam

Liam comes out strong at the start of the match. Frederic attempts to fight back but Liam continues his assault with suplexes and power slams. Frederic stops the momentum with a drop kick, followed up with chops and takedowns. Frederic completes a series of strikes and locks in a camel clutch. Liam reaches the ropes to break the hold. Liam tries to come back but is locked into a backbreaker submission and is forced to submit. Loveable Liam is forced to leave Musclegate.


NRWL Tag Team Title Match
Johnny Young and Jacob Washington def. Bruno Kowalski and Marty Anderson (c)

Bruno comes out early with a flying punch, followed by a suplex. Johnny replies with a belly to belly suplex before tagging in Jacob. The challengers use quick tags to stay fresh while working on Bruno. Bruno tries to break the momentum but Johnny uses mat takedowns to keep him down. Bruno throws Johnny into his team's corner but Johnny fights out of it before Bruno could tag in. Bruno manages to tag in Marty but Johnny keeps him from gaining control of the match before tagging in Jacob. Marty gets Jacob in his team's corner and tags in Bruno who starts an offense on Jacob. Jacob quickly regains control and both men tag out to their partners. Johnny aggressively pummels Marty before tagging Jacob in. Jacob and Johnny double team Marty. Marty fights his way to the corner and tags in Bruno. Bruno wears down Jacob before tagging in Marty. Marty attempts to surprise Johnny in the corner with an attack but Johnny sees him coming and throws him out of the ring. Johnny and Jacob double team Marty on the outside. Back in the ring, Jacob and Marty battle back and forth. Marty tags in Bruno and they double team Jacob. Bruno tags Marty back in. Marty starts to wear down Jacob but Jacob comes back with a samoan drop followed by a big suplex. Johnny is tagged in. Marty quickly tags Bruno in. Johnny double arm superplexes Bruno. Johnny and Bruno both tag out. Marty and Jacob trade jabs back and forth. Marty tags out to Bruno who nails Johnny with a reverse neck breaker from the top rope. Both teams begin to make frequent tags. Bruno and Jacob square off the in the ring. Jacob brutalizes Bruno with a running knee to the head. Jacob and Johnny tag in and out working on Bruno's head. Bruno makes a comeback and nails the PX3 on Jacob. Bruno attempts a pin but Johnny breaks it up. Johnny and Marty are tagged in and both men trade blows. Johnny tags in Jacob. Marty keeps Jacob on the mat with a strike heavy assault and mounted punches. Jacob and Bruno are tagged in. Bruno pins Jacob but Johnny breaks the pin. Marty attacks Johnny while Bruno follows up with a full nelson submission on Jacob. Johnny manages to break up the submission attempt. Marty tags in and squares off with Jacob. Marty puts up a good offense but is locked in a full nelson and is forced to submit. Jacob Washington and Johnny Young are the new NRWL Tag Team Champions.


Tag Team Match
Hardcore Adam and Tiger Johnson def. Mark Blood and Tornado

The match starts out explosively right from the start with the legends, Adam and Tiger, holding the upper hand on Mark and Tornado. The tables turn and the younger stars start controlling the match. The action spills to the outside where Mark Blood grabs a sledge hammer. Adam grabs a table while Tiger Johnson slams Tornado through the announcer's table! Mark Blood attempts to use the sledge hammer on Adam but Adam uses the table to stop the attack. Adam drills the table into Mark's stomach. Back in the ring, Mark and Tornado control the match. Mark Blood grabs a kendo stick and belts it across the face of Adam. Tiger pins Tornado but Mark Blood breaks the pin. Both teams attempt a series of pins against each other. Adam and Mark Blood battle outside the ring, using the ring steps as a weapon. Inside the ring, Tiger Johnson busts Tornado open with a fierce elbow. Mark Blood enters the ring but is stopped by Hardcore Adam. Tiger Johnson slams Tornado and pins him for the victory.


NRWL Championship Match
Scotty Paris (c) def. Max Destruction

Scotty kicks off with an offense in the ring before kicking Max to the outside. Scotty follows Max out of the ring where Max catches him with a suplex to the floor. Both men brawl outside the ring before Scotty rolls Max back in. Max begins to assault Scotty starting with a vicious clothesline. Scotty and Max both trade attacks. Scotty throws Max out of the ring again. As Max tries to re-enter the ring, Trixie blocks him and throws him into the ring herself where Scotty takes advantage. Scotty puts Max in a facelock submission but Max battles out. Max gets a second wing and starts to pick up offense on Scotty. Scotty breaks Max's momentum with a back breaker. Scotty locks another facelock submission on Max but Max again powers out. Scotty drills a big elbow into Max and goes for a pin but Max kicks out. Max fights back with a flurry of punches. Scotty counters and hits From Paris with Love but Max kicks out of a pin attempt. The action goes to the outside once again where Max throws Scotty face first into the ring post. Max throws  Scotty into the ring but Scotty surprises Max with a sleeper hold. Max is forced to submit.

A Common Bond

[Tornado's music plays and he walks down to the ring with none of the usual emotion.]

WarHead: This kid's got something on his mind. I can see it on his face.

Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Well, he's had a rough go of it lately.

[As Tornado is about to step into the ring his music stops and Warlock's music begins to play. Warlock appears and walks to the ring with a straight face.]

Jim "The Amp" Johnson: I'm checking my notes. I'm not aware of these guys having a match. I'm not sure what's going on here.

[Warlock climbs into the ring and shakes hands with Tornado. They both look around the arena. Tornado walks over to the corner of the ring and retrieves microphones for himself and Warlock.]

WarHead: This is definitely unusual. What is going on here?

Tornado: There are a lot of guys in the NRWL locker room these days. None of them have it any harder than guys like Warlock and myself. Other wrestlers come in and make a name for themselves with a clean slate. The climb to the top isn't scrutinized from the start. They are given time to grow. Not us. We are both second generation wrestlers. My father, Cyclone, is one of the greatest fighters in SCSF history. Warlock's father, The Druid, was an iconic member of the MoW roster. For those reasons alone, we are held to a higher standard.

Warlock: We came here to make names for ourselves, not to cater to people who just want to see more of their retired heroes. We aren't here so people can use us to latch onto their memories of the past. We have our own legacies to build.

Tornado: Even in the locker room, we don't quite fit in back there. The boys in the back don't give us the same amount of respect they give each other. It's like they don't believe we earned our spots in this company the same way they did. It's gotten old fast. So, we decided that it's time to stick together. If everyone is against us, then we might as well have each others' backs.

Warlock: But... two isn't enough.

[Nirvana's "Scentless Apprentice" begins to play through the arena. The crowd looks to the stage, waiting for someone to come out. A section of fans start to make noise. As attention shifts to them, a man in a hoodie and faded jeans comes walking toward the ring from the crowd.]

WarHead: Hey! Is that Mark Blood?

Jim "The Amp" Johnson: We haven't seen him lately. Where has he been?

[Mark Blood jumps the barricade and climbs into the ring. Warlock hands him his microphone. Mark Blood waits for the audience to settle before speaking.]

Mark Blood: If there is anyone who knows the difficulty of being given the shaft by the NRWL for being a second generation wrestler, it's me. Ever since I came here it's been an uphill battle. All I ever wanted to do was work my way to the top and become the champion, just like my friends in the ring here. But right from the start, I've been treated like a black sheep.

[The crowd begins to get noisy again with mixed emotions. Some supportive, others negative.]

Mark Blood: OK, so you want proof? Where do I begin? Right from the start, the office decreed me as a disappointment because I didn't win the NRWL Championship tournament when this company relaunched. Somehow, the second generation guy should have picked up the torch right off the bat. Remember the Colors Tournament? Johnny Young's team won that tournament. Ash's team lost. One of his excuses for losing? That I was on his team. I never forgot that. Last season, these two [Mark points to the announcer's table] continued to say "if he loses this match, he's done", "he's hasn't won a match in quite a while", while ignoring the fact that a lot of guys had lackluster showings all season long. I'm still here. Some of those other guys aren't. Let's not forget that I was involved in some of the more interesting, long running feuds with some of this industries biggest names. Johnny Young and I brawled many times. I took John Fraust to the absolute limits. Bruno, Slam Jackson, I could go on. Despite what I've done for this company I've never gotten respect... except from you fans.

[Mark Blood points to the people in the audience.]

Mark Blood: The reason I am still here is because you people always saw me for who I was. A fighter. One who kept getting into the ring no matter what. How many guys stayed out of the ring last season with injuries? I was almost blinded, and yet, I came back week after week and competed while other guys hosted awful talk shows or pretended to be injured worse than they were for sympathy. NRWL never cared that I kept going. You people did. That is why I came to this ring through the crowd tonight. The NRWL offices and locker room gave me the cold shoulder but you always stuck by me. Thank you.

[The crowd cheers for themselves.]

Mark Blood: I also noticed your appreciation for Tornado and Warlock. You cheer for them. You hold up signs in support of them despite the company ignoring them. These guys deserve better than the way this company perceives them. So we got together, the three of us, and decided that working together to fight the system is the way to succeed.

Tornado: This company wants us to stand in for our fathers, not be ourselves. The only way to prove them wrong is to fight back. This is your official notice. We're taking over and we're doing it our own way.

[Suddenly, Hardcore Adam's music begins to play and he steps out onto the stage with Tiger Johnson. Both men walk down to the ring and climb in.]

Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Adam and Tiger? What is this about?

WarHead: Who cares! I'm still stinging from Mark Blood critiquing my announcing!

Jim "The Amp" Johnson: He jabbed both of us.

WarHead: Yeah, but I can't totally fault him for taking a jab at you, Amp.

Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Funny.

[Adam and Tiger both have microphones in hand.]

Hardcore Adam: Whoa, whoa. Guys. What is this about? Mark, Tornado, I've been tag team partners with both of you. Warlock, we've traveled together between shows. We're all friends here. You never told me you were this upset. I have to be honest. I think you're making a bigger deal out of this than it needs to be.

Tiger Johnson: Hey, I get it. I mean, we are both good friends of all of  your fathers and we--

Tornado: And that's the problem! You don't get it! It's not about our fathers. This is about what's best for us and only us.

Mark Blood: We aren't asking for much. We just want to be put against the same measuring stick as everyone else. We respect our families' legacies. We respect those who came before us. We just don't want to be treated like disappointments because we haven't been the replacements. We've only tried to be ourselves.

Tiger Johnson: We don't see you that way. We don't. We just think this tirade on the NRWL is a little extreme.

Hardcore Adam: Why didn't you talk to us about this? You know you can trust us.

Tornado: We're doing this alone.

Mark Blood: And let's not kid ourselves here, Adam. What are you going to do about it?

Hardcore Adam: We could work together to figure something out.

[Mark shakes his head and starts to turn around to walk away in frustration. Tiger grabs his shoulder.]

Tiger Johnson: Come on. Just listen to the man.

[Mark throws Tiger's hand off of his shoulder. He gets in Tiger's face.]

Mark Blood: We made it clear the three of us are doing this together. If you want to get in our way, fine. You two against Tornado and me.

[Hardcore Adam takes off his sunglasses and steps toe to toe with Tornado. Warlock steps up behind Mark Blood and Tornado. All five men hold a tense stare down before Adam and Tiger step out of the ring.]

WarHead: I think it's safe to say we have a match.

Jim "The Amp" Johnson: These kids have a huge chip on their shoulder. I hope Hardcore Adam and Tiger Johnson know what they've gotten themselves in the middle of. This could get ugly.

Foursome

[Mandy, Jax Rivers' girlfriend, is backstage with Jax while he is speaking with a trainer. She stands off to the side, minding her own business, when Paul Priest steps up behind her and taps her on the shoulder. Mandy turns around to see Paul staring at her with a straight face. No smarmy smile like he usually does.]

Mandy: Jax!

[Jax turns around, and immediately walks over, breaking his conversation.]

Jax Rivers: Hey! Get away from her. What's your deal, man? She's not interested in you. She's with me. Don't you have anything better to do than bother us?

Paul Priest: I'm not here to flirt with your girlfriend, Jax. Honestly, I made a mistake even bothering with her. She's not my type. No, I'm here to propose a challenge.

[Jax gets right into Paul's face.]

Jax Rivers: I beat you once. You're looking for a rematch? You got it. I'll leave you even bloodier than last time.

Paul Priest: No no no. That's not quite the match I'm looking for. I'm glad the two of you are together because my challenge involves both of you.

[Jax and Mandy look at each other with puzzled looks.]

Paul Priest: Your girl here. She's a big wrestling fan. How about she step into the ring? 

Jax Rivers: What? No way!

[Paul looks at Mandy.]

Paul Priest: How about it? I'm sure you'd love the opportunity to get into the ring.

[Mandy keeps quiet.]

Paul Priest: My challenge. The two of you against me and my favorite, uh, "exercise partner". Jade! Come here!

[A tall, dark haired woman wearing a dress that leaves little to the imagination and what could only be described as "stripper heels" walks up alongside Paul Priest.]

Paul Priest: What do you say?

Jax Rivers: This is insane. No way are we agreeing to this.

[Mandy pulls on Jax's shoulder.]

Mandy: Jax, wait a second. Maybe...

Jax Rivers: No. I'm not going to put you in danger.

Jade: He's probably right, little girl. You'll just get yourself hurt.

[Mandy frowns and then, without warning, tackles Jade and begins throwing fists. Jax pulls Mandy off of Jade while Paul gets between the girls.]

Mandy: You're on!!! We'll see you in the ring!

Jax Rivers: What?!?

Mandy: We're doing this!

[Jax pulls Mandy down the hallway, arguing with her. Paul helps Jade to her feet. They look at each other and smile as their plan appears to be coming together.]

Victory!

[Jay Phillips is in the interview area.]

Jay:  Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest, Travis 22.

[Travis 22 steps into the scene]

Jay:  Travis, I wanted to ask you about your thoughts on your loss to Tiger--

Travis 22:  Whoa whoa whoa there, Jay!  Loss?  What loss?

Jay:  Your….loss to Tiger Johnson.

Travis 22:  You might want to re-watch that match, Jay.  I didn’t lose!

Jay:  Y…..yes you did.  You got pinned for a 3 count.

Travis 22:  Oh.  NOW I see where your disconnect is.  You’re one of THOSE people who think an entire match is summarized in 3 seconds.  Well, you couldn’t be more wrong, Jay.  Watch the entire match.  I was phenomenal.  I completely dominated.  I owned that old hack with techniques that are far better than anyone else on the planet!  Re-watch the match, Jay.  You’ll see how freakin’ incredible I was.  Then, come back and tell me if old man Johnson laying on me for 3 seconds is better than the extraordinary match I put on.

Jay:  Well, the win/loss record is kind of important…

Travis 22:  The win/loss record is just stats, and as we all know, stats can be manipulated to say anything.  The fans would really be bored if matches were just three-second contests.  Look at the whole picture, Jay.  I entertained everyone out of their seats that match!  I was pulling double-duty because I had to pick up all the slack that old Tiger was putting down with his snooze-inducing style!  And if you ask me, that makes ME the real winner here.

Jay:  Uh, ok, I guess.  So what’s next for you?

Travis 22:  There’s this cat who keeps calling himself the “fans’ favorite wrestler.”  Well, Ash.  I am calling you out on that, sir!  You might have been the fans’ favorite...until now!  That is a title that now belongs to me!  People love winners, and I am not only a winner, but I’m also undefeated!  So let’s do this Ash!  Let’s give the fans’ their welfare checks’ worth!  Yeah!

[Travis 22 walks off camera smiling.]

Jay:  Uh…interesting.  Well then, Travis 22 and Ash at the next show!  Should be a good one, folks!

[scene fades out.]

Champ Chaos!

[“Turn My Swag On” by Soulja Boy plays on the PA system and Scotty Paris, with Trixie, comes out from behind the curtain to a surprising cheer from the crowd.  On his way down the ramp he points to the belt and them to himself, smiling the whole time.  He and Trixie climb into the ring and Scotty takes a mic as his music dies down.  The crowd is actually cheering “Scot-ty!  Scot-ty!  Scot-ty!”]

Scotty:  It was only a matter of time.  I couldn’t be denied for much longer.  They tried to keep me down, but they failed!  They are failures, I’m a success!

[The crowd cheers with approval.]

Scotty:  I fought back against shifty backstage politics keeping me out of the title hunt.  I fought back from atrocious refereeing that denied me a title shot.  I fought back against injury that would’ve retired a lesser man.  And when the time was right, I made my move and used my guaranteed title match contract after they all forgot I even had one!  And here I am.  The NRWL Champion!  I can’t think of anyone more deserving!

[The crowd cheers, but is cut-off by Dropbox’s “Wishbone” as The 4 Elements come out from behind the curtain.  The cheers turn to boo’s as they make their way down the ramp and into the ring  They form a semicircle around Scotty and Trixie.]

Tommy V:  Congratulations on your cheap win, Scotty.  Boy, that was really a test of valor, what you did at the last show - coming out and immediately challenging someone who just went through a war of a match.

Marcus:  Yeah.  You want to talk about someone who has overcome the deck being stacked against him.  THIS man [points to Max Destruction] has been getting ducked and dodged during Bruno’s entire, unimpressive, title reign. 

Mikey:  Despite Max showing he’s got what it takes, he had to claw and scrape to get his title shot.  And while he was doing that, you were [does scare quotes] “recovering” from your injury, sunning yourself in front of your pool.  And now you crow about how you’re back from such an injury?  You don’t have any idea what it’s like to be REALLY injured, like I was!  The real miracle recovery story here is me, not you.

Max:  There’s two ways you’re leaving this ring in the next 2 minutes.  You’re walking out without the belt, or you’re being carted off without the belt.

[The 4 Elements slowly start advancing, when suddenly “Crying  Like a Bitch” by Godsmack starts playing the crowd erupts in cheers!  Bruno Kowalski and Marty Anderson make their way down the ramp and climb into the ring.]

Bruno:  Well, you guys have a lot of nerve.  Accusations, lies, and playing the victim.  It’s tired, and we’re all sick of hearing it.  For all the blah, blah, blah you guys come out here and spew, you haven’t really done anything except have a brief tag team title run, which I would contest that your
victory in that match was due more to dissension in the Sons of Darkness than anything you did.

Marty:  And on top of that, you guys promptly lost those belts...to Bruno and me!  And you’re not going to be getting them back any time soon.

Tommy V:  Oh, you guys really want to go there?  Typical of you Bruno and this caveman you align yourself with - deny us a rightful rematch for those belts and duck and dodge us.  You’re scared.  We all know it.  You can’t hide forever.  We’re coming for those belts and there’s nothing you or anyone can do about it!

[“Stain” by Full Devil Jacket starts playing and the crowd cheers even louder!  Johnny Young and Jacob Washing walk out of the curtain and down to the ring with serious intent.  They climb in and take mics.]

Johnny:  Aw yeeeeaah!  You guys need to slow your roll.  When you mention those tag team belts, you guys aren’t next in line. That honor goes to Jacob and myself.  We’ve done nothing but tear through every tag team we’ve been put up against.

Jacob:  We’re the #1 contenders for a reason. You JV’ers need to take your little club back to the treehouse you came from.  When you grow up and become men, then maybe you’ll be treated like some.  Until then we got nothing to say to you.  But Bruno and Marty, we’re coming for your belts the next show, so you--

Max:  Enough of this.  Scotty, you and me for that belt.  Here’s a sample of things to come!

[Max decks Scotty in the face.  Bruno charges Max but Marcus jumps and Thesz presses Bruno and starts pounding him in the face.  Marty kicks Marcus in the head to get him off Bruno while Jabob and Johnny lock up with Tommy V and Mikey.  Scotty gets up and runs and spears MaxIt’s complete bedlam in the ring as all 9 men pummel each other.  One by one The 4 Elements slither their way out of the ring and onto the ramp.  They yell at the other 6 people in the ring.  Scotty holds the belt up and waves at Max to come get it.  Bruno and Marty stand opposite of Jacob and Johnny, as the twosomes eye each other suspiciously.  The scene fades out.]

Sore Spot

[Tornado is walking through the halls backstage at the arena when he approached by Jay Phillips.]

Jay:  Tornado, a minute of your time?

[Tornado begrudgingly puts down his gym bag and gestures Jay to proceed.]

Jay:  Tornado, another tough loss this past show, especially to someone who’s made it a point to get under your skin, Tommy V.

[Tornado bites his lip, fighting back angst.]

Tornado:  Yeah, Jay.  It was a tough loss.  I thought I had him, but he’s much tougher than he leads you to believe.

Jay:  The people are likening you to another second-generation star in the NRWL, Mark Blood.  He struggled pretty hard at first too, and like you he had to deal with being cast in the shadow of his fath--

[Tornado swats the microphone out of Jay’s hand and get’s in Jay’s face.]

Tornado:  Jay, I’ve already told you once.  Do not compare me to my father!  We are two separate people.  I’m not him.  He’s not me.  I will forge my own legacy and not letting the history of my father dictate if I’ll be successful or not.  This interview is done.

[Tornado storms off camera.  Jay stands for a second with a shocked look on his face.  He shrugs to the camera, and walks out of view.  The camera then focuses on a figure lurking in the background, wearing a black hoodie up over his head.  The figure puts his hands in his pockets, turns, and walks away down the hallway.  The scene fades out.]

Side Effects Include Muscle Loss

[The camera approaches Crash MuscleGate and Lovable Liam, who are backstage at the wrestler's entrance to the arena, having an animated discussion]

Crash: You're telling me you had no idea Frederic was going to attack you and leave?

Liam: I wouldn't have tagged in if I knew he was going to do that!

[One of the arena doors opens up, and Frederic St. Pierre enters, carrying his wrestling gear.]

Crash: Frederic! Over here, now!

[Frederic St. Pierre eyes Crash and Liam, then cautiously approaches them]

Frederic: Bonjour, Crash.

Crash: Look man, what the hell were you thinking? You guys have been great partners for a long time! What's the deal?!

Frederic: I shall speak only the truth. Crash, look around you. You're in the NRWL now. Surely you've heard talk in the locker room...you have heard the fans....Liam...is not a fit here. He belongs more in...a freakshow, than a wrestling company.

Liam: That's uncalled for!

Crash: It really is. You should apologize!

Frederic: Non! I will not. Crash....realize that Liam was a valuable asset in HAW. But here...he is a reject. I will not associate myself with him. However, I wish that you would keep me on board with the MuscleGang, and force Liam out.

Liam: No! Not happening! Crash, I didn't back stab anyone! I've been loyal to you since the start. I've been in the Gang longer than he has! If anyone should be gone, it's a traitor!

Crash: So you guys won't co-exist. One of you has to be gone. And I think the best way to solve that...is to have a one on one match between the two of. Loser leaves MuscleGang.

Frederic: I can agree to that.

Liam: Me too, and I expect to stay!

Frederic: And I expect you will go.

Liam: Stay!

Crash: Stop it! Stop! I don't need you two arguing while I have other issues to deal with! I don't have a match for the second week in a row! The card is filling up! I don't know what I'm going to do!

Liam: Crash, I believe that you'll find a spot on the card. Someone will want to fight you!

Crash: Thank you Liam, it means a lot.

Frederic: I believe that not only will you find a spot, you'll win your match.

Crash: And thank you Frederic, I appreciate that.

Liam: And after you win that match, you'll become so popular, all of your merchandise will sell out!

Frederic: You'll be made number one contender for the NRWL championship!

Liam: And you'll win it!

Crash: STOP! No more one-upping! Ugh...I..I need to go be alone on a treadmill!

[Crash walks off, shaking his head. Liam and Frederic stare at each other for a few seconds, before going their separate ways]

Going After The Big Fish

[The camera fades in to show Mr. Lifeguard in the locker room, his head in his hands. A few seconds later, El Termitas walks into view]

Termitas: You're not looking too good Lifeguard. What's the matter?

Mr. Lifeguard: I've been doing some thinking. What if...what if I'm not cut out to be a wrestler? What if my true calling is saving people, and not hurting them? What if I just.......quit?

Termitas: Aw, come on man! Don't say things like that! It's only been a couple of losses. No need to beat yourself up over that! You even beat Storm Harrison!

Mr. Lifeguard: I know that but, it just seems like I can't get on a good winning streak. This goes beyond NRWL! Things haven't been the same since my father got thrown off the roof of a building by the Behemoth.

Termitas: But you got revenge on the Behemoth and beat him, remember?

Mr. Lifeguard: That's true, I suppose.

Termitas: Then I have a plan. You need to channel that anger you felt then towards massive, giant men. Then, team with me, and take it out on the Sons of Darkness!

Mr. Lifeguard: I don't know, that just seems like it won't work.

Termitas: Lifeguard, you need to remember! Remember that it was the Sons of Darkness who through your father off that roof!

Mr. Lifeguard: But it wasn't.

Termitas: They put your father in coma!

Mr. Lifeguard: He's actually healthy, now.

Termitas: Fine, fine....But you know what they DID do? They told me.... [El Termitas looks around to make sure no one else is around, then leans forward to whisper in Lifeguard's ear] ...they told me, that when they go to the beach, and they see warning flags indicating strong tides...they take those flags down, and tell swimmers that the ocean is safe!

Mr. Lifeguard: That's dangerous! People can drown!

Termitas: Exactly! And as I look around now, there's only one lifeguard that can stop them, and that's YOU! Mr. Lifeguard!

Mr. Lifeguard: I must stop them! But, you're still teaming with me, right?

Termitas: I am! I'm just not a certified lifeguard.

Mr. Lifeguard: Well I'm anointing you an honorary lifeguard for this match. The Sons of Darkness will learn a few things about safety by the time we're done with them!

Witch Hunt

[The lights in the arena slightly dim, and Warlock's music begins to play, prompting the crowd to erupt in cheers]

Jim “The Amp” Johnson: It looks like Warlock is making his way down to the ring!

Warhead: And the fans are loving it already!

[Warlock walks onto the stage, nodding and pointing to some of the fans. He moves to the center of the stage, getting ready to pose, when a hooded figure attacks him from behind]

Jim “The Amp” Johnson: What the?! Who is that?!

[The figure picks Warlock up, then throws him off the stage to the floor below. The figure lowers his hood, revealing himself to be The Filthy Friar]

Warhead: Of course, it would be The Filthy Friar!

[The Friar jumps down to the arena floor, and picks Warlock up. Warlock unleashes a series of punches to The Filthy Friar, drawing cheers from the crowd. Warlock attempts to Irish Whip The Friar into the crowd barricade, but the Friar reverses it, sending Warlock back-first into it. The Filthy Friar finally picks Warlock up, and slams Warlock through a table. Emerging from backstage a few seconds later, Benjamin the Blessed appears, holding a microphone and lit candle]

Jim “The Amp” Johnson: Well you had to figure that if the Friar was around, Benjamin wouldn't be too far away.

[Benjamin stands over Warlock, then starts to pour the hot wax onto his body. Warlock's instincts take over, and he sits up in pain. Benjamin then smashes the candle over Warlock's head, knocking him out]

Benjamin: We heard you last week, Warlock. I was able to respond to you with actions, but now, I want to respond to you in words. You want the NRWL to stay the same, and that makes you our most outspoken enemy. We can not have people speaking against our mission, promoting the lifestyle of the heathens! You call yourself ”Warlock.” You celebrate the occult by that very act! This can not be. We will not allow this! The Filthy Friar will see to it that you are finally destroyed.

Warhead: These guys are insane!

[Benjamin the Blessed looks up from Warlock, then turns toward the crowd]

Benjamin: You are all witness to moment! The truth of your cult leader has been unraveled for all to see! The next time you see Warlock, his music will blast through the arena. Fire and explosions will burn and shake the surrounding concrete! You may be inclined to cheer for this man, to make your voice louder than the artificial sounds around you! But know this: The loudest your voice can go...will be nothing compared to the shrills of your soul, as it suffers for following false idols! Di te incolumem custodiant!

[Benjamin throws the microphone down and walks away with The Filthy Friar, leaving Warlock lying in the carnage]

Jim “The Amp” Johnson: I think we need help out here for Warlock! And who's going to stop the Holy Duo?!

Warhead: From what we've seen of Warlock so far, I think he'll be volunteering once he's recovered!

April 18th - Development League Results

Triple Threat Match
Tattoo Rodeo def. Ridge and Dan Masters

Singles Match
Alvarez def. Pedro Muchacho

Singles Match
Fireburner def Mikey Angel

Singles Match
Killjoy def. Dr. Pain

Singles Match
Thresher def. The Combatant

Triple Threat Match
Kung Food def. Ace Holderby and "Crazy Man" Earl Stevens

Triple Threat Match
Combatant def Tattoo Rodeo and Pedro Muchacho

Triple Threat Match
Thresher def. Alvarex and Ridge

Triple Threat Match
Ace Holderby def. Dr. Pain and Fireburner

Tag Team Match
Kung Food and Killjoy def. "Crazy Man" Earl Stevens and Dan Masters

Singles Match
Pedro Muchacho def. Don Suave

April 18th - Development League Championship Tournament Results

NRWL's Development League, Rise Up, showcases wrestlers who are working toward earning a spot on the main roster. The Rise Up Championship was decided in a 16-man elimination tournament.

First Round

Pedro Muchacho def. The Combatant

Fireburner def. Tattoo Rodeo

Killjoy def. Alvarez

Earl Stevens def. Don Suave

Dr. Pain def. Mikey Angel

The Bean def. Ridge

Kung Food def. Thresher

Dan Masters def. Ace Holderby


Quarterfinal Round

Fireburner def. Pedro Muchacho

Killjoy def. Earl Stevens

Dr. Pain def. The Bean

Kung Food def. Dan Masters


Semifinal Round

Killjoy def. Fireburner

Kung Food def. Dr. Pain


Final Round

Kung Food def. Killjoy to capture the Rise Up Championship

April 17th 2014 NRWL Event Results

Benjamin the Blessed def. Warlock
A highly physical match from the start. Both men trade blows, suplexes, and hip tosses to try and get offense going. Warlock uses some quick tosses to try and get an advantage but Benjamin stops his momentum with a brutal DDT. Both men counter each other's moves and keep the match fast paced. Benjamin drops Warlock with a german suplex from the top rope and follows up with a moonsault. Warlock kicks out but Benjamin nails a backbreaker on him. Benjamin covers for the pinfall victory.

Tommy V. def. Tornado
The match begins with an exchange of fists before Tornado dumps Tommy to the outside. Both men battle on the outside before Tornado rolls Tommy in the ring  drops an elbow on the apron followed by a leg drop. Back in the ring, Tornado starts to wear down Tommy V, showing a lot of aggression. Tommy turns the tables and begins to choke Tornado. Tommy takes control of the match. Tornado comes back with a piledriver. Tornado tries to throw Tommy V out of the ring but it's reversed. Tornado tries to hang onto the ropes but Tommy spears him to the outside. Tornado gets back in the ring and hits a Downburst on Tommy. Tommy comes back with Critical Silence on Tornado. Tommy covers for the pin for a victory.

Ash def. The Filthy Friar
Friar comes out first showing his strength advantage. Ash tries to fight back but is stopped every chance he gets. Ash gets his bigger opponent off of his feet and begins to work on his knees. Frist stops Ash's assault and continues to throw his smaller opponent around. Ash starts to break away with some offense of his own and gets two near falls. Ash slams Friar with a double underhook powerbomb pin but Friar kicks out. Ash follows up with a Fan's Favorite Finisher and pins Filthy Friar for the victory.

After the match, Ash offers to shake Filthy Friar's hand but it is slapped away

Muscle Bombers (Alex & Colt) def. MuscleGang (Fredrick St. Pierre & Lovable Liam)
Frederick starts with some good offense but Alex delivers a huge slam and attempts a pin. Colt runs into the ring and spears Liam out of the ring. Frederick kicks out and tags in Liam. Liam enters the ring but Frederick suddenly attacks his partner from behind and leaves the match!

Liam, alone against the Muscle Bombers. Liam holds his own in the match, showing impressive offense. Colt breaks through Liam's offense and both Muscle Bombers take turns wearing him down. Liam starts to come back, pulling off a huge powerbomb on Colt. Colt kicks out of the pin attempt and gets to his corner to tag in Alex. Alex slams Liam hard with an arm drag slam and pins him for the victory. Despite the loss, the fans are impressed with Lovable Liam's debut in NRWL.

Katsutoshi w/ Leiko def. Mr. Lifeguard w/ El Termitas
Mr. Lifeguard starts with a strong offense to start but Katsutoshi stops his momentum with kicks and high speed kicks. Both men trade strikes back and forth. Katsutoshi sets the pace with a faster style. El Termitas climbs up on the apron to argue with Katsutoshi. The ref is distracted and Katsutoshi uses the opportunity to get the upper hand on Mr. Lifeguard, pinning him for the victory.

Franco Marcini def. Hardcore Adam
Franco starts off with the first offense but Adam matches him. Franco is tossed over the ropes and tries to hold on. Adam spears him out of the ring and into the fan barricade. Franco throws Adam head first into the ring post before taking the action back inside. Franco uses his fists to wear down Adam, including body shots. Adam comes back with a strong barrage of slams and elbow strikes. Adam attempts a pin but Fronco kicks out and starts to mount an offense of his own. Both men start to trade blows. Adam wears down Franco with elbows to the back before following up with a neckbreaker and a Hardcore Throwdown. Franco kicks out at the count of one. Franco trips Adam to the mat and locks in a crossface submission. Hardcore Adam cannot reach the ropes and is forced to submit.

Jax Rivers def. Paul Priest
Both men trade offense in the early stages of the match. Jax begins to take control of the match before getting thrown to the outside. Priest follows him out of the ring but Jax slams him to the floor with a bulldog. Jax brings Priest back into the ring where Priest begins to use impressive speed to counter Jax and mount an offense. Jax comes back with some slams and tries to finish Priest off but Priest surprises him with a reverse hurricanrana. Priest attempts a pin but Jax kicks out. Jax and Priest trade off with many close pinfalls. Jax hits Priest with a facebuster leg drop that busts Priest's head open. Jax covers Priest for the victory.

Tiger Johnson def. Travis 22
Travis 22 uses his speed to quickly take control of the match. Travis attacks the leg of Johnson, trying to keep the bigger man on the mat. Johnson starts a comeback using his strength advantage but Travis comes back with several flapjacks that bounce Johnson's head off the ropes. Johnson, infuriated, begins to pummel Travis with clotheslines, fists, and knees. Johnson locks in a front face lock submission but Travis slides out of it. Travis catches Johnson off guard with the Catch 22. Johnson manages to kick out of a pin attempt and comes back with a sitout powerbomb. Johnson covers for the pinfall victory. 

NRWL Tag Team Championship
Bruno Kowalski & Marty Anderson © def. The 4 Elements (Marcus & Mikey Armstrong)
Bruno begins an assault on Marcus with a flurry of boxing blows. Marcus tags out to Mikey. Mikey and Bruno trade moves back and forth until Bruno tags out to Marty Anderson. Anderson is kept down on the mat by Mikey's series of suplexes. Marcus is tagged in and continues the attack but Anderson fights out of it and tags in Bruno. Bruno go on the assault with bulldogs, elbow drops, and subplexes. Mikey is tagged back in and tries to break through Bruno's momentum but Bruno keeps Mikey in his teams corner. Mikey escapes and tags in Marcus who battles back and forth with Anderson in the ring. Both teams begin a series of tags until Anderson and Mikey end up in the ring together. Marcus and Bruno brawl outside the ring while Anderson hits a huge spinebuster on Mikey. Anderson covers for a pin a successful title defense against The 4 Elements.

After the match, Bruno joins Anderson in the ring. Max Destruction and Tommy V enter the ring and attack the tag team champions from behind.

Tornado-Tag No-Holds-Barred Losers-Leave-Town
The Sons of Darkness (Abbadon and Mastema) def. Apollyon & Fireburner
All four big men brawl with each other. Fireburner and Abbadon wrestle in the ring while Apollyon and Mastema fight outside the ring. Apollyon suplexes Mastema on the steel entrance ramp outside the ring. Fireburner applies a camel clutch to Abbadon in the ring. Mastema manages to get up and run to the ring in time to break it up. The action returns to the ring. All four men brawl in the ring but Fireburner is distracted by Mastema on one side of the ring while Abbadon pins Apollyon for the victory, forcing Apollyon to leave the NRWL.

Backstage One on Three Handicap Match
The Sons of Darkness and Nick Belhor def. Apollyon
Backstage, Apollyon is assaulted by The Sons of Darkness and Nick Belhor. Apollyon tries to put up a fight but is ultimately knocked out cold on the concrete.

NRWL Championship
Max Destruction def. Bruno Kowalski ©
These former tag team partners and friends collide for the NRWL Championship. Both men display their boxing experience by starting the match with a strike heavy offense. Max begins to slam Bruno with sidewalk slams and tackles. Bruno tries to fight through the offense but is kept down. Max nails Bruno with a strong backbreaker. Bruno comes out of nowhere with a  bulldog, a burst of punches, and a jaw jacker. Max returns to the offensive with a belly to belly suplex. Bruno, realizing his strategy isn't working, tries to go back to a strike offense. It begins to work but Max finds and opening and goes back to an offense of suplexes. Bruno begins to show signs of life but Max once again stops him in his tracks. Max locks Bruno's wounded back in with a backbreaker submission. Bruno refuses to give up and breaks free from the hold. Bruno, with a wounded back, tries to fight back but Max continues to punish him with suplexes and locks in a bearhug submission. Bruno tries to hold on but is forced into submission. Max Destruction wins the match and becomes the new NRWL Champion.

After the match, Scotty Paris surprises everyone by returning from injury and cashes in his guaranteed title match that he won in Season Four!

NRWL Championship
Scotty Paris vs. Max Destruction

Scotty begins to work on Max immediately. Scotty takes advantage of the champion, who is surely tired from his match with Bruno. Max still has adrenaline running through his body as he puts up a fight but Scotty, still the fresh man, levels Max with From Paris With Love. Max kicks out but Scotty locks in a cobra clutch, forcing Max to submit. Scotty Paris becomes the new NRWL Champion.