May 9th 2011
Forget about me? I hope not! Things have been busy here in the NRWL. Where to begin? Let’s start with the action in the ring.
The talent has really picked up the ball and run with it. I believe this season’s roster is the best we’ve ever had and I think they are getting better each week. I think that Ash and Slam Jackson are looking like two true heroes of the ring. Both men possess magnetic personalities and deliver exciting performances in the ring. These two on their own can be the tent poles of the company but as fate would have it they have come together as a team. The tent poles can potentially become a pillar. We will see them together for the first time tomorrow. We’ll see if the partnership lasts more than one night.
Speaking of teams, Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone have formed an interesting team. When I heard they were put in a match together, I never saw them winning the match but here they are weeks later as a solid team. Marty Anderson has an incredible array of moves in the ring and he might be one of the best promo guys in the business. His already aggressive ring style is further hardened by Slugger Malone’s roughhouse style. Slugger Malone is already benefitting from his partnership with Anderson. His work in promos are improving and he is quickly developing some new skills in the ring. I suspect these two will be big players in the near future.
Bruno Kowalski has a never quit attitude and his challenge to Rex Anarchy further proves he is taking every advantage he can to get to the top. He was promoted with a lot of hype before the season started and I don’t think it was undeserved.
Scotty “The Body” Paris may be the next Flawless Fred. He had some stumbles early on but like Bruno Kowalski, he is doing everything he can to make an impact. The difference between them is that Scotty does it in a way that rubs people the wrong way. He is already making for a great antagonist in the NRWL.
I could keep going but I’ll finish off with Johnny Young and Mark Blood. These two are in the middle of a feud that seems to be only beginning. Johnny Young has a powerful personality and his ego rivals Scotty “The Body”. Mark Blood, on the other hand, has always had a fierce competitive spirit and is unwilling to settle for anything less than first place. I don’t know where this is going to go but I suspect the fans are going to benefit from the magic they are going to make in the ring going forward.
The NRWL is also working on some new projects to keep things interesting as well. There isn’t much in the way of details yet but there is a Tag Team event in the works. I don’t have many details on this one but it seems like it will be pretty unique and is a major departure from the norm. I hear it will be announced soon so you should keep an eye on the News page.
Finally, there are some juicy bits of information I do have knowledge of. First, the NRWL has unlocked a wealth of photos and videos from previous NRWL seasons. They are going to be used for an NRWL Classics page that will bring some nostalgia back for those longtime fans.
Speaking of nostalgia, I am very proud to be a part of the NRWL Hall of Fame committee and we are looking to add a number of inductees this year. Currently, John Fraust and myself are in the Hall of Fame. In the coming months, the number of Hall of Famers is going to explode. The NRWL has had a monstrous wealth of talent over the years and it is important to recognize them. We’re still in the early stages of this one but expect to see a flurry of information coming as we get closer to the induction ceremonies.
Well, that’s it for me this week. Until next time, keep your shoulders off the mat!
