Jim “The Amp” Johnson: Welcome everyone and thank you for joining us!! I’m Jim “The Amp” Johnson, and calling commentary with me here is The Hottest Item in the NRWL, WarHead!!!
WarHead: AAAALLL RRIIIIIGGGGHHHTT!!!! Jim, I gotta tell you, the last show was nothing short of amazing.
JJ: You got that right, WarHead. People are still talking about it. We’ve already heard from Mark Blood, Tornado, and Katsuto--
[“Cryin’ Like a Bitch’” by Godsmack blasts out the speakers. The crowd erupts in cheers!]
WH: Sounds like we’re going to hear from the reigning NRWL champ now!
[Bruno Kowalski ermerges from backstage area to a loud pop. He has the NRWL belt draped over his shoulder. He stands at the top of the ramp with a small smile on his face. Slowly and deliberately, he raises the NRWL belt overhead with one hand, and the crowd erupts with even louder cheers. He walks down to the ring, climbs in and grabs a mic.]
Bruno: Everyone knows that I’m a man of few words. I like to let my actions do the talking for me. But….I’ve got something to say. *pauses* How about that last show?
[Crowd cheers with approval.]
Bruno: I like to consider myself a stand-up guy who gives credit where credit is due. And with that in mind, I have to salute all my fellow wrestlers back in the locker room for the incredible show that we all put on. From the first match to the brutal last, it was some of the best I’ve seen since I got here. How about one more cheer for all the guys in the back that brought it and left it all in the ring?
[Crowd cheers even louder in appreciation]
JJ: This man is a class act.
WH: *clapping* Kudos to all you guys back in the locker room.
Bruno: The bad news about last card being so good is it makes my next task veeerrryy difficult - deciding who gets the next title shot.
JJ: He’s got a point, WarHead. Who do you give the next shot to?
WH: Based off last show, everyone.
BK: After givng it some thought, and talking with some of the guys backstage, I’ve decided to hold a #1 contender match. The match will be a 6-Man TLC match, with the winner getting a match for this belt here at the following show!
[crowd cheers.]
JJ: Oh man!!! That’s something not to be missed!
WH: But the real question is, who will be participating?!
JJ: Good question, WarHead
BK: It was tough decided who to pick for the match, but here’s who I came up with. First up, a rookie who’s turned a lot of heads, Jacob Washington!
[crowd boo’s]
JJ: Nothing surprising there
WH: He underestimatedt Paul Priest, but other than that stumbling block, he’s been on fire.
BK: The controversial, yet successful, Katsutoshi!
[crowd boo’s]
JJ: He’s won pretty much every match he’s been in, but won them questionably.
WH: W’s are W’s. Questionable wins get in you title match contentions like this. Losses don’t.
BK: The fans’ favorite wrestler, Ash!
[crowd cheers!]
JJ: Former champion and widely popular!
WH: He’s gotta earn his re-match.
BK: The star player, Johnny Young!!
[crowd cheers!]
JJ: Another past champion!
WH: Aaaww yeeaahh! Let’s see if Johnny can strike gold a 3rd time!
BK: My “friend” who said he’d be coming after my belt, Max Destruction.
[crowd gives a mix of boos and cheers.]
JJ: Hoooo boy!
WH: Well, if Max is serious about coming after Bruno’s belt, now’s his chance to prove it.
BK: And finally, the ice man, John Fraust!!!
[another mix reaction from the crowd]
JJ: Wow! John Fraust! This got even more interesting!
WH: Fraust excels in these kinds of matches. Ask Mark Blood. I just wonder if Fraust’s bumps and bruises will all be healed by the time the match happens.
BK: And there you go guys. You all know what you have to do Good luck, and may the best man win. Now, on to the next order of business: the tag team tournament!
JJ: So Bruno IS going to participate!
WH: Why wouldn’t he?! I would!
BK: I’m entering into the tournament. So, the question is, who’s my tag team partner going to be? Well, I’ve made my choice. It may not be the most popular choice. We don’t always see eye to eye and we’ve had our share of differences. But I’m here to win, and this man I think gives me the best shot at hoisting 2 belts. His first name begins with “M-A…”
WH: You gotta be kidding me….
BK: His last name ends with “O-N…”
JJ: He’s IS! He’s tagging with Max Destruction!
BK: Ladies and genglemen, my tag team partner…..love him or hate him….you gotta respect him. MARTY ANDERSON!!!!
[The crowd erupts in cheers as “On March the Saints” by Down blasts over the system, Marty Anderson steps out from backstage to a loud pop.]
JJ: What a shocker!!! Marty Anderson!!!
WH: It’s a smart move! Marty Anderson is a force!
[Marty walks down to the ring. He takes a mic and walks over to Bruno and shakes his hand. The music dies down.]
Marty Anderson: Bruno and I share a few things in common: Mat skills. No-nonsense attitude. And the desire to win. Those things have put the belt around his waist. And this season he has proven that in tag team competition, he is clutch. He’s won every tag match he’s been in this season, and with different tag team partners.
JJ: I think Marty is the only guy that’s beat Bruno this season.
MA: That tells me he knows how to hold his own and not fold when it’s all on the line. I don’t know if that can be said about anyone else on the roster. Bruno has proven he has what it takes to succeed in tag team wrestling. So tagging with Bruno...it’s a no-brainer.
BK: And Marty has also proven that he also has what it takes to succeed in tag team wrestling, for those of you who remember when he tagged with Malone. We expect nothing less than winning the tag team tournament.
MA: We don’t care who you put in front of us. Sons of Darkness. The 4 Elements. It doesn’t matter. We’re walking away with the belts. And that’s all there is to it!!
[“On March the Saints” blasts again as the crowd cheers Marty’s bold statement. Marty and Bruno stand up on the turnbuckles rallying the crowd. Bruno holds up the NRWL championship, and Marty does the belt-around-the-waist gesture.]
JJ: We don’t even know half teams in this tournament, and already Bruno and Marty might be favored to win.
WH: Is it too early to pick them as the winners? I’ll bet you $100, Jim.
JJ: Ha ha, I’m not a betting man, WarHead, and I certainly wouldn’t bet against those two. I can’t wait to see how this tournament shakes out! Stay tuned!
[scene fades]
