[“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.]
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Friday, November 15, 2013
Post-Event Actions
[“Crying Like a Bitch” by Godsmack blasts out of the speaker and the crowd erupts in cheers. After a few seconds, Bruno emerges from behind the curtain and the crowd cheers louder.]
Jim “The Amp” Johnson: We are less than 24 hour removed from the finale’ of Season 5, and we are graced with a visit from the champion!
WarHead: The reigning, DEFENDING champ, Jim!
[The NRWL Championship belt is around Bruno’s waist and the NRWL Tag Team Championship is draped over his shoulder. Noticeably jumping out are the series of butterfly bandages across his forehead. Bruno stands at the top of the ramp for a moment. He points to the NRWL Championship belt, and then points at the bandages on his forehead and smiled wryly, earning an audience pop.]
Jim: Bruno, showing off some of the battle scars from last night.
WarHead: He knows he was in a fight, that’s for sure.
[He makes his way down to the ring. He climbs into the ring, grabs a mic as the music dies down…]
Bruno: Let me start first by saying, Wow. What a match, right?
[Crowd cheers with approval.]
Jim: I’ll say!
WarHead: It was no Flaming Castle of Doom, but yeah, great match!
Bruno: That was, without a doubt, the TOUGHEST match I have ever been in. You would think that knowing I won would’ve allowed me to sleep like a baby last night, but not really. The doctors are certain I sustained a concussion and I didn’t get much sleep last night as I was to be woken every 45 minutes as a precaution. Fraust is a warrior. A fierce warrior. I don’t want to say that I underestimated him, but halfway through the match, it became apparent that he was going to fight tooth and nail to take this belt from me. He would not stay down. At a point, it gets scary because you start to think about what you have to do to put someone out, and then you wonder if you're capable of performing such acts.
WarHead: Truth. I know that feeling all too well.
Bruno: Luckily, sticking to my gameplan, I wore him down and caught a lucky break to where his body said “no more!” and I didn’t have to resort to anything that I would cause me to question my own integrity later. I don’t think we--myself especially--have heard the last of Fraust. And he showed last night that he still has a lot left in the tank. I think that before he hangs it up, he’ll be holding this belt. …...but not for a while, because here is where it’s staying for quite some time!
[“Wishbone” by Dropbox suddenly begins playing and The 4 Elements emerge from behind the curtain.]
Jim: Oh, what are these guys doing here?
WarHead: Look! It’s Mikey Armstrong! He’s walking!
[The 4 Elements make their way down the ramp. They all get mics and climb into the ring. Bruno looks on edge.]
Tommy: What’s wrong, Bruno? You look kind of tense. Relax, we’re not here to make any trouble. We simply want what's ours.
Marcus: That’s right. When Season 6 kicks off, we want it to start the right way, with The 4 Elements as Tag Team Champions.
Max: Look at yourself, Bruno. What happened to you? You just kicked the crap out of Fraust, and now you’re out here buttering him up with hollow compliments like your some annoying girl posting on her friend’s Facebook pictures, “Oh girl, I love your shoes! OMG you’re so pretty!” Stop it! It’s beneath you. You destroyed Fraust. Own it! If Fraust beat you, I bet he would’ve owned it. He would’ve come out here and said that he annihilated you as he predicted. Not of this greasing each other up kind of garbage. You make me sick.
Mikey Armstrong: I have something to say.
[Mikey receives a small pop from the crowd.]
Mikey: I am now medically cleared to wrestle! After months of physical therapy and rehap on my leg, I was able to fight my way through paralysis and return to the ring. The doctors said I would never chew food again, but I thought knew I would. And here I am now, a walking miracle of the modern world! And my first order of business is to be Tag Team Champion. Now, hand it over.
Bruno: Did you get a lobotomy or something while in the hospital? I know I took a few hits to the head myself last night, but in what universe does a champion, who just took a severe beating to keep his belt--simply hand it over to someone the next day? Check yourself back into this plane of existance, Mikey. You want to hold a belt, you have to earn it!
Mikey: You know, Bruno, that is no way to talk to a superior talent. I was giving you a chance of having the honor of bestowing the NRWL Tag Team Championship belt to me. I mean, on top of that, that belt is going to be worthless soon because due to my amazing recovery and re-entry, they’re sure to create a belt and name it after me and replace those Tag Team belts. They’ll be called The Armstrong Championship belts!
Jim: What nerve!
WarHead: You have to admit….it does have a good ring to it.
Bruno: This is ridiculous. I don’t have time for this nonsense. As NRWL and NRWL Tag Team champion, I have more important things to deal with.
[Bruno goes to leave but Tommy V. blocks his path.]
Jim: Uh oh.
Tommy: Whoa, where are you going, champ? You don’t walk out on The 4 Elements. When we’re done with you, we’ll let you know.
Marcus: Yeah. And what was it you said to Fraust? “If you want the belt, come take it,” or something along those lines? Well, what if we want to take that Tag Team belt now?
[The 4 Elements begin to close in on Bruno. Suddenly, Marty Anderson runs out from backstage with a big shiner under his eye and a fat lip and tears down to the ring.]
Jim: Marty Anderson coming to his partner’s defense!
WarHead: Ouch. That brawl with Tommy left its mark on his face, didn’t it?
[Marty slides into the ring and stands next to Bruno and yellow audibly.]
Marty: You want to take these belts! Go ahead and try!
[Marty turns and punches Tommy V right in the face.]
Jim: Oh man!
WarHead: Payback!
[Marcus jumps on Marty. Bruno spears Mikey and starts pummeling him before being pulled off by Max and suplexed. Tommy gets up and starts stomping Marty while Marcus drops knees. Marty and Bruno turtle for protection.]
Jim: Oh come on! This isn’t fair!
[Suddenly, Johnny Young and Jacob Washington tear out from backstage and run into the ring.]
WarHead: Johnny and Jacob to the rescue!!
[Johnny dropkicks Tommy while Jacob delivers a brutal clothesline to Mikey. Marcus runs and Johnny but Johnny sidesteps him and pulls down the rope and Marcus goes tumbling over and smacks on the mat below.]
Jim: It’s complete chaos in the ring!!!
[Jacob and Max are locked up but Johnny comes over and puts Max in a full nelson slam! Max, Mikey, and Tommy all roll out of the ring, holding different body parts in pain. The 4 Elements walk backward up the ramp, angrily staring at their foes in the ring. “Stain” by Full Devil Jacket starts playing. Marty and Bruno get up and join Johnny and Jacob in yelling at The 4 Elements from the ring. Bruno and Marty hold up their belts as Marty gestures to come get the belt.]
Jim: Wow! What an ending to Season 5!!!
WarHead: Or, is this starting Season 6 with a bang?!??
Jim: I don’t know, but either way, what action! I can’t wait to see what Season 6 has in store!
WarHead: Me too!
Jim: And I’m also looking forward to the Hall of Fame inductions, where a certain wrestler-turned-commentator is rumored to be a first ballot inductee!
WarHead: Pssh! Oh stop it, you!
Jim: Tune in for the Hall of Fame ceremony and Season 6!!!
[scene fades out.]
Jim “The Amp” Johnson: We are less than 24 hour removed from the finale’ of Season 5, and we are graced with a visit from the champion!
WarHead: The reigning, DEFENDING champ, Jim!
[The NRWL Championship belt is around Bruno’s waist and the NRWL Tag Team Championship is draped over his shoulder. Noticeably jumping out are the series of butterfly bandages across his forehead. Bruno stands at the top of the ramp for a moment. He points to the NRWL Championship belt, and then points at the bandages on his forehead and smiled wryly, earning an audience pop.]
Jim: Bruno, showing off some of the battle scars from last night.
WarHead: He knows he was in a fight, that’s for sure.
[He makes his way down to the ring. He climbs into the ring, grabs a mic as the music dies down…]
Bruno: Let me start first by saying, Wow. What a match, right?
[Crowd cheers with approval.]
Jim: I’ll say!
WarHead: It was no Flaming Castle of Doom, but yeah, great match!
Bruno: That was, without a doubt, the TOUGHEST match I have ever been in. You would think that knowing I won would’ve allowed me to sleep like a baby last night, but not really. The doctors are certain I sustained a concussion and I didn’t get much sleep last night as I was to be woken every 45 minutes as a precaution. Fraust is a warrior. A fierce warrior. I don’t want to say that I underestimated him, but halfway through the match, it became apparent that he was going to fight tooth and nail to take this belt from me. He would not stay down. At a point, it gets scary because you start to think about what you have to do to put someone out, and then you wonder if you're capable of performing such acts.
WarHead: Truth. I know that feeling all too well.
Bruno: Luckily, sticking to my gameplan, I wore him down and caught a lucky break to where his body said “no more!” and I didn’t have to resort to anything that I would cause me to question my own integrity later. I don’t think we--myself especially--have heard the last of Fraust. And he showed last night that he still has a lot left in the tank. I think that before he hangs it up, he’ll be holding this belt. …...but not for a while, because here is where it’s staying for quite some time!
[“Wishbone” by Dropbox suddenly begins playing and The 4 Elements emerge from behind the curtain.]
Jim: Oh, what are these guys doing here?
WarHead: Look! It’s Mikey Armstrong! He’s walking!
[The 4 Elements make their way down the ramp. They all get mics and climb into the ring. Bruno looks on edge.]
Tommy: What’s wrong, Bruno? You look kind of tense. Relax, we’re not here to make any trouble. We simply want what's ours.
Marcus: That’s right. When Season 6 kicks off, we want it to start the right way, with The 4 Elements as Tag Team Champions.
Max: Look at yourself, Bruno. What happened to you? You just kicked the crap out of Fraust, and now you’re out here buttering him up with hollow compliments like your some annoying girl posting on her friend’s Facebook pictures, “Oh girl, I love your shoes! OMG you’re so pretty!” Stop it! It’s beneath you. You destroyed Fraust. Own it! If Fraust beat you, I bet he would’ve owned it. He would’ve come out here and said that he annihilated you as he predicted. Not of this greasing each other up kind of garbage. You make me sick.
Mikey Armstrong: I have something to say.
[Mikey receives a small pop from the crowd.]
Mikey: I am now medically cleared to wrestle! After months of physical therapy and rehap on my leg, I was able to fight my way through paralysis and return to the ring. The doctors said I would never chew food again, but I thought knew I would. And here I am now, a walking miracle of the modern world! And my first order of business is to be Tag Team Champion. Now, hand it over.
Bruno: Did you get a lobotomy or something while in the hospital? I know I took a few hits to the head myself last night, but in what universe does a champion, who just took a severe beating to keep his belt--simply hand it over to someone the next day? Check yourself back into this plane of existance, Mikey. You want to hold a belt, you have to earn it!
Mikey: You know, Bruno, that is no way to talk to a superior talent. I was giving you a chance of having the honor of bestowing the NRWL Tag Team Championship belt to me. I mean, on top of that, that belt is going to be worthless soon because due to my amazing recovery and re-entry, they’re sure to create a belt and name it after me and replace those Tag Team belts. They’ll be called The Armstrong Championship belts!
Jim: What nerve!
WarHead: You have to admit….it does have a good ring to it.
Bruno: This is ridiculous. I don’t have time for this nonsense. As NRWL and NRWL Tag Team champion, I have more important things to deal with.
[Bruno goes to leave but Tommy V. blocks his path.]
Jim: Uh oh.
Tommy: Whoa, where are you going, champ? You don’t walk out on The 4 Elements. When we’re done with you, we’ll let you know.
Marcus: Yeah. And what was it you said to Fraust? “If you want the belt, come take it,” or something along those lines? Well, what if we want to take that Tag Team belt now?
[The 4 Elements begin to close in on Bruno. Suddenly, Marty Anderson runs out from backstage with a big shiner under his eye and a fat lip and tears down to the ring.]
Jim: Marty Anderson coming to his partner’s defense!
WarHead: Ouch. That brawl with Tommy left its mark on his face, didn’t it?
[Marty slides into the ring and stands next to Bruno and yellow audibly.]
Marty: You want to take these belts! Go ahead and try!
[Marty turns and punches Tommy V right in the face.]
Jim: Oh man!
WarHead: Payback!
[Marcus jumps on Marty. Bruno spears Mikey and starts pummeling him before being pulled off by Max and suplexed. Tommy gets up and starts stomping Marty while Marcus drops knees. Marty and Bruno turtle for protection.]
Jim: Oh come on! This isn’t fair!
[Suddenly, Johnny Young and Jacob Washington tear out from backstage and run into the ring.]
WarHead: Johnny and Jacob to the rescue!!
[Johnny dropkicks Tommy while Jacob delivers a brutal clothesline to Mikey. Marcus runs and Johnny but Johnny sidesteps him and pulls down the rope and Marcus goes tumbling over and smacks on the mat below.]
Jim: It’s complete chaos in the ring!!!
[Jacob and Max are locked up but Johnny comes over and puts Max in a full nelson slam! Max, Mikey, and Tommy all roll out of the ring, holding different body parts in pain. The 4 Elements walk backward up the ramp, angrily staring at their foes in the ring. “Stain” by Full Devil Jacket starts playing. Marty and Bruno get up and join Johnny and Jacob in yelling at The 4 Elements from the ring. Bruno and Marty hold up their belts as Marty gestures to come get the belt.]
Jim: Wow! What an ending to Season 5!!!
WarHead: Or, is this starting Season 6 with a bang?!??
Jim: I don’t know, but either way, what action! I can’t wait to see what Season 6 has in store!
WarHead: Me too!
Jim: And I’m also looking forward to the Hall of Fame inductions, where a certain wrestler-turned-commentator is rumored to be a first ballot inductee!
WarHead: Pssh! Oh stop it, you!
Jim: Tune in for the Hall of Fame ceremony and Season 6!!!
[scene fades out.]
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Championships & Challenges
[“Wishbone” by Dropbox blasts over the speakers, and The 4 Elements -- Tommy V, Marcus, Max D, and Mikey Armstrong -- emerge from behind the curtain. Mikey is still in a wheelchair. All four members stand at the top of the ramp and raise their arms and are welcome by boo’s from the crowd. Mikey quickly gives an over-exaggerated grimace and starts massaging his leg.]
Jim “The Amp” Johnson: Wasn’t he favoring the other leg a few weeks ago?
WarHead: Uh…. I don’t remember.
[They all make their way down to the ring. Mikey pulls a crutch out from the back of his wheelchair and, with a look of excruciating pain, tries standing himself up with it, but falls back down into the seat of the wheelchair. Tommy, Marcus, and Max quickly rush of and take his arms to help him up, but Mikey shrugs them off and holds his arms out with an “I got this” pose. Mikey, teeth-clenched, slowly and arduously raises himself out of the wheelchair, supporting all his weight with the crutch until his is finally out of the chair. Tommy, Marcus, and Max all give him a big round of applause and turn to the crowd with an insincere attempt to get the crowd to applaud along with them. The crowd responds with even louder boo’s. Mikey gives an insincere “thank you” wave, and begins slowly making his way up the ring steps, pausing for many seconds on each on to rub his leg. The crowd boo’s with impatience.]
WarHead: The show might be over before they even speak.
Jim Johnson: I can’t believe--he can’t still be THAT injured!
[By the time Mikey and the rest of The 4 Elements make it to the center of the ring, the song is almost over. Instead of fading out, the sound tech lets the last few seconds of the song play out and the song ends on its own]
Tommy V: When are you people going to learn? When are you people going to start showing some respect and gratitude? When are you people going to wake up and realize?
Marcus: And we’re not talking to all of you…...we’re talking to that small handful of people that were booing and injured man!
Tommy V: Yeah! You couple of people who were booing Mikey should be ashamed of yourself! He suffered a career-ending injury! But he fought through it and by his willpower and determination, he’ll be back soon!
[Mikey smiles with faux-humility and wipes away an imaginary tear.]
WarHead: So touching.
Jim Johnson: This is ridiculous….
Tommy V: Anyone else would take that opportunity to call it quits, get themselves a handicapped plate so they could park near entrances, and live off the government, just like most of you! How many food stamps did you people have to scalp to get tickets here tonight?
Marcus: I consider myself a hero to all you people, and for good reason. But let me tell you, my hero, is Mikey Armstrong!
Jim Johnson: Oh for Pete’s sake.
[The crowd boo’s more and Marcus give Mikey a handshake coupled with a bro hug. After realease Marcus, Mikey winces and grabs his leg and rubs it a big. The crowd starts chanting “You’re pre-ten-ding” *clap* *clap* *clapclapclap* “You’re pre-ten-ding” *clap* *clap* *clapclapclap* “You’re pre-ten-ding” *clap* *clap* *clapclapclap*. The 4 Elements look around at the crowd with scowls on their faces.]
WarHead: Didn’t realize so many doctors were in attendance tonight.
Marcus: “Pretending?!?” PRETENDING?!? You know what’s not pretend??? THIS!!
[Marcus and Tommy hold up their tag team championship belts.]
Marcus: We’re the NRWL Tag Team champions! The first ones since the first season! Pretending….Ha! You know what pretending is?? Pretending is what you pile of garbage bums here tonight are doing right now! You’re all pretending that you’re lower-middle class citizens! You’re not! You’re all here tonight because it’s a warm building with some working plumbing! I’m sure all you toothless hobos will be in line at the soup kitchen tomorrow morning!
Jim Johnson: Now that’s uncalled for!
Tommy V: “Pretending.” There’s nothing pretend about how great we are! Look at what we did in that tournament. Round 1 against Bruno and Marty. Max gave us a good scouting report on them that was spot on: they’re weak-willed and lack the killer instinct. And we did what great teams do to lesser teams. We beat them. We beat the team with the current NRWL Champion.
Marcus: Round 2 - Johnny Young and Jacob Washington. Johnny is a 2-time NRWL Champion, and Jacob Washington is this Seasons media darling. They were the heavy favorite to win the entire tournament! And what did we do? We stomped them big time! The tournament should’ve just ended there and declared us the champions.
Jim: These guys are full of so much hot air, nobody can claim global warming is a myth!
WarHead: …….come up with that all by yourself, did ya?
Tommy V: Round 3 - The Sons of Darkness. The scariest, immoral men in the federation. They’ve cause so much pain and injuries to so many wrestlers…...And we kicked…..their…...ASSES!!!
[The crowd boo’s loudly as all four men in the ring smile ear to ear at Tommy’s statement]
Jim Johnson: What the--?!? They pretty much had that championship match handed to them when Apollyon hijacked The Sons of Darkness!
Marcus: And the gold isn’t stopping there. Max…?
Max D: That’s right. At the next show, I’m winning the 6-Man Ladder match, and then I’m going to beat my “friend” Bruno Kowalski, and take his belt and become NEW NRWL CHAMPION!!
[Crowd boo’s.]
Max D: You see, when Bruno and I were training together, I told him that if he won the belt, I’d be right there to challenge for it. But I didn’t think he’d be so cowardly that he’d do everything he can to prevent me from getting a title shot. I’ve done my time, I’ve made my bones, and you’d think that out of sheer respect for a fellow warrior, he’d man up and grant me that title shot. But no! He knows I’ll beat him to a pulp, so he has to concoct this #1 Contender’s Ladder match, where I can be distracted and held back by 4 other mid-carders while another low-lift climbs the ladder without any struggle. It’s crap. But, crappy champions make crappy matches. I hope Bruno isn’t champion for long, because with him at the helm, this company will founder. What it really needs is a---
[“Crying Like a Bitch” by Godsmack cuts off Max’s speech. Bruno and Marty emerge from backstage to thunderous cheer.]
Jim Johnson: Uh oh! Looks like Bruno and Marty have heard enough!
[Bruno and Marty walk down the ramp and into the ring and take mics.]
Bruno: You guys are the BIGGEST bunch of babies this federation has ever had. I had more respect for Red Love than I do for any of you.
WarHead: Oh! Buuuuurrrrnnnn!!!
Bruno: Max, you’re haven’t earned anything. Cheap shots and losing are not a way of becoming #1 contender. The fact that you’ve “done your time” and “made your bones” is pretty much the only reason why I included you in the ladder match. And now that you’re in it, why don’t you just try shutting up and winning something on your own for once this season?
[Max gets in Bruno’s face and the two stare each other down. Marcus and Tommy pull Max back as Marty steps up to them.]
Marty: So you think Bruno and I don’t have the killer instinct do you? You think we’re weak-willed? Then how about this? Re-match between you two and us for the belts! Put your money with your garbage-spewing mouths are! If we’re such pushovers, then you shouldn’t be afraid to take us on again. If you got--
[Mikey pushes by Marty and stars addressing the crowd.]
Mikey: I’d like to thank everyone who has sent me Get-Well cards and gifts and for the tremendous outpouring of support from all my fans! I can’t wait until this leg heals and I can finally get back to action. You don’t know how much I wish it was me that would be defending the tag team belts for The 4 Elements! ….Ok, well, not against these two here, that’d be a waste of time. But against REAL opponents, I would welcome th--
[Marty kicks the crutch out from under Mikey’s arm. The crowd cheers and Mikey stands there and glares at Marty with a look of angered shock. Then, his face briefly flashes a look of guilty surprise, and he flops on to the canvas, rolling around and clutching his legs and screaming in “pain.”]
Jim Jonnson: Look at that! You can’t tell me he’s not faking!
[Tommy, Marcus, and Max tend to Mikey and call the doctors down to the ring. Bruno and Marty exit the ring smiling and walk backwards up the ring. Tommy, Marcus, and Max yell and point angrily at Bruno and Marty. Tommy and Marcus hold up their tag team title belts. Bruno holds up his NRWL championship belt. Marty points to the ring and does the belts gesture around his waist as the medical staff run down to the ring and tend to Mikey, who is pounding the canvas with his fists in “agony.”]
Jim Johnson: Bruno and Marty, challenging for the tag team gold! The next show is going to be a good one!
WarHead: I hope Mikey’s okay.
[scene fades out.]
Jim “The Amp” Johnson: Wasn’t he favoring the other leg a few weeks ago?
WarHead: Uh…. I don’t remember.
[They all make their way down to the ring. Mikey pulls a crutch out from the back of his wheelchair and, with a look of excruciating pain, tries standing himself up with it, but falls back down into the seat of the wheelchair. Tommy, Marcus, and Max quickly rush of and take his arms to help him up, but Mikey shrugs them off and holds his arms out with an “I got this” pose. Mikey, teeth-clenched, slowly and arduously raises himself out of the wheelchair, supporting all his weight with the crutch until his is finally out of the chair. Tommy, Marcus, and Max all give him a big round of applause and turn to the crowd with an insincere attempt to get the crowd to applaud along with them. The crowd responds with even louder boo’s. Mikey gives an insincere “thank you” wave, and begins slowly making his way up the ring steps, pausing for many seconds on each on to rub his leg. The crowd boo’s with impatience.]
WarHead: The show might be over before they even speak.
Jim Johnson: I can’t believe--he can’t still be THAT injured!
[By the time Mikey and the rest of The 4 Elements make it to the center of the ring, the song is almost over. Instead of fading out, the sound tech lets the last few seconds of the song play out and the song ends on its own]
Tommy V: When are you people going to learn? When are you people going to start showing some respect and gratitude? When are you people going to wake up and realize?
Marcus: And we’re not talking to all of you…...we’re talking to that small handful of people that were booing and injured man!
Tommy V: Yeah! You couple of people who were booing Mikey should be ashamed of yourself! He suffered a career-ending injury! But he fought through it and by his willpower and determination, he’ll be back soon!
[Mikey smiles with faux-humility and wipes away an imaginary tear.]
WarHead: So touching.
Jim Johnson: This is ridiculous….
Tommy V: Anyone else would take that opportunity to call it quits, get themselves a handicapped plate so they could park near entrances, and live off the government, just like most of you! How many food stamps did you people have to scalp to get tickets here tonight?
Marcus: I consider myself a hero to all you people, and for good reason. But let me tell you, my hero, is Mikey Armstrong!
Jim Johnson: Oh for Pete’s sake.
[The crowd boo’s more and Marcus give Mikey a handshake coupled with a bro hug. After realease Marcus, Mikey winces and grabs his leg and rubs it a big. The crowd starts chanting “You’re pre-ten-ding” *clap* *clap* *clapclapclap* “You’re pre-ten-ding” *clap* *clap* *clapclapclap* “You’re pre-ten-ding” *clap* *clap* *clapclapclap*. The 4 Elements look around at the crowd with scowls on their faces.]
WarHead: Didn’t realize so many doctors were in attendance tonight.
Marcus: “Pretending?!?” PRETENDING?!? You know what’s not pretend??? THIS!!
[Marcus and Tommy hold up their tag team championship belts.]
Marcus: We’re the NRWL Tag Team champions! The first ones since the first season! Pretending….Ha! You know what pretending is?? Pretending is what you pile of garbage bums here tonight are doing right now! You’re all pretending that you’re lower-middle class citizens! You’re not! You’re all here tonight because it’s a warm building with some working plumbing! I’m sure all you toothless hobos will be in line at the soup kitchen tomorrow morning!
Jim Johnson: Now that’s uncalled for!
Tommy V: “Pretending.” There’s nothing pretend about how great we are! Look at what we did in that tournament. Round 1 against Bruno and Marty. Max gave us a good scouting report on them that was spot on: they’re weak-willed and lack the killer instinct. And we did what great teams do to lesser teams. We beat them. We beat the team with the current NRWL Champion.
Marcus: Round 2 - Johnny Young and Jacob Washington. Johnny is a 2-time NRWL Champion, and Jacob Washington is this Seasons media darling. They were the heavy favorite to win the entire tournament! And what did we do? We stomped them big time! The tournament should’ve just ended there and declared us the champions.
Jim: These guys are full of so much hot air, nobody can claim global warming is a myth!
WarHead: …….come up with that all by yourself, did ya?
Tommy V: Round 3 - The Sons of Darkness. The scariest, immoral men in the federation. They’ve cause so much pain and injuries to so many wrestlers…...And we kicked…..their…...ASSES!!!
[The crowd boo’s loudly as all four men in the ring smile ear to ear at Tommy’s statement]
Jim Johnson: What the--?!? They pretty much had that championship match handed to them when Apollyon hijacked The Sons of Darkness!
Marcus: And the gold isn’t stopping there. Max…?
Max D: That’s right. At the next show, I’m winning the 6-Man Ladder match, and then I’m going to beat my “friend” Bruno Kowalski, and take his belt and become NEW NRWL CHAMPION!!
[Crowd boo’s.]
Max D: You see, when Bruno and I were training together, I told him that if he won the belt, I’d be right there to challenge for it. But I didn’t think he’d be so cowardly that he’d do everything he can to prevent me from getting a title shot. I’ve done my time, I’ve made my bones, and you’d think that out of sheer respect for a fellow warrior, he’d man up and grant me that title shot. But no! He knows I’ll beat him to a pulp, so he has to concoct this #1 Contender’s Ladder match, where I can be distracted and held back by 4 other mid-carders while another low-lift climbs the ladder without any struggle. It’s crap. But, crappy champions make crappy matches. I hope Bruno isn’t champion for long, because with him at the helm, this company will founder. What it really needs is a---
[“Crying Like a Bitch” by Godsmack cuts off Max’s speech. Bruno and Marty emerge from backstage to thunderous cheer.]
Jim Johnson: Uh oh! Looks like Bruno and Marty have heard enough!
[Bruno and Marty walk down the ramp and into the ring and take mics.]
Bruno: You guys are the BIGGEST bunch of babies this federation has ever had. I had more respect for Red Love than I do for any of you.
WarHead: Oh! Buuuuurrrrnnnn!!!
Bruno: Max, you’re haven’t earned anything. Cheap shots and losing are not a way of becoming #1 contender. The fact that you’ve “done your time” and “made your bones” is pretty much the only reason why I included you in the ladder match. And now that you’re in it, why don’t you just try shutting up and winning something on your own for once this season?
[Max gets in Bruno’s face and the two stare each other down. Marcus and Tommy pull Max back as Marty steps up to them.]
Marty: So you think Bruno and I don’t have the killer instinct do you? You think we’re weak-willed? Then how about this? Re-match between you two and us for the belts! Put your money with your garbage-spewing mouths are! If we’re such pushovers, then you shouldn’t be afraid to take us on again. If you got--
[Mikey pushes by Marty and stars addressing the crowd.]
Mikey: I’d like to thank everyone who has sent me Get-Well cards and gifts and for the tremendous outpouring of support from all my fans! I can’t wait until this leg heals and I can finally get back to action. You don’t know how much I wish it was me that would be defending the tag team belts for The 4 Elements! ….Ok, well, not against these two here, that’d be a waste of time. But against REAL opponents, I would welcome th--
[Marty kicks the crutch out from under Mikey’s arm. The crowd cheers and Mikey stands there and glares at Marty with a look of angered shock. Then, his face briefly flashes a look of guilty surprise, and he flops on to the canvas, rolling around and clutching his legs and screaming in “pain.”]
Jim Jonnson: Look at that! You can’t tell me he’s not faking!
[Tommy, Marcus, and Max tend to Mikey and call the doctors down to the ring. Bruno and Marty exit the ring smiling and walk backwards up the ring. Tommy, Marcus, and Max yell and point angrily at Bruno and Marty. Tommy and Marcus hold up their tag team title belts. Bruno holds up his NRWL championship belt. Marty points to the ring and does the belts gesture around his waist as the medical staff run down to the ring and tend to Mikey, who is pounding the canvas with his fists in “agony.”]
Jim Johnson: Bruno and Marty, challenging for the tag team gold! The next show is going to be a good one!
WarHead: I hope Mikey’s okay.
[scene fades out.]
Thursday, September 5, 2013
The Champ - Setting the Stage
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]
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]
Saturday, March 2, 2013
No Confusion
*Jay Phillips is in a backstage hallway with an agitated Marty Anderson.*
Jay Phillips: Marty Anderson, it was just a few short days ago you had a match with Mikey Armstrong. Just as the match was about to begin, Max Destruction came down to the ring and assaulted you. I've been told that you have some words for Max.
Marty Anderson: Jay, everyone seems to be confused. Everyone just keeps asking, "What is Max Destruction thinking?" Earlier in the night, he gets attacked by Mikey and the rest of the Four Elements. Then, later in the evening, he comes down to the ring when I am about to fight Mikey in our match. To everyone's surprise, Max didn't attack Mikey Armstrong. He attacked me. For me, there's nothing confusing about it. Take away all the trim, all the borders, and just look at the picture. Max Destruction came down to the ring and attacked me. There's no confusion there, Jay. What Max did was declare war on Marty Anderson. Well, you have your war. You and me, one on one in the ring. Let's settle this.
JP: Sounds like Marty has laid out a challenge. Will Max accept?
*Marty pulls the microphone from Jay's hand.*
MA: I didn't lay out a challenge. I accepted a challenge. I'll see you in the ring, Max.
*Marty hands the microphone back to Jay and walks away.*
JP: Never seen him like that before.....
Jay Phillips: Marty Anderson, it was just a few short days ago you had a match with Mikey Armstrong. Just as the match was about to begin, Max Destruction came down to the ring and assaulted you. I've been told that you have some words for Max.
Marty Anderson: Jay, everyone seems to be confused. Everyone just keeps asking, "What is Max Destruction thinking?" Earlier in the night, he gets attacked by Mikey and the rest of the Four Elements. Then, later in the evening, he comes down to the ring when I am about to fight Mikey in our match. To everyone's surprise, Max didn't attack Mikey Armstrong. He attacked me. For me, there's nothing confusing about it. Take away all the trim, all the borders, and just look at the picture. Max Destruction came down to the ring and attacked me. There's no confusion there, Jay. What Max did was declare war on Marty Anderson. Well, you have your war. You and me, one on one in the ring. Let's settle this.
JP: Sounds like Marty has laid out a challenge. Will Max accept?
*Marty pulls the microphone from Jay's hand.*
MA: I didn't lay out a challenge. I accepted a challenge. I'll see you in the ring, Max.
*Marty hands the microphone back to Jay and walks away.*
JP: Never seen him like that before.....
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Elements of Surprise?
*”One Trick Pony” by Deadmau5 pumps over the PA system and
Tommy V walks down to the ring to a choir of boo’s from the crowd. He climbs into the ring and takes a mic.*
Tommy: Well, how
about that? Ash is the new champion, and
his first item of business is to not defend the belt. What a champion! I’m not sure whether to chalk it up to fear,
or business savvy. Because being the
champ is quite a lucrative job. Might as
well milk it as long as you can, right Ash?
*”What You Got” by Reveille suddenly kicks on and the crowd
cheers as Ash makes his way down to the ring.
He takes a mic and climbs in*
Ash: Well, well, well
here’s another one. Let me guess, you
want a crack at the title too? See if
you can figure this out. What is the
difference between you and Jacob Washington, Hardcore Adam, and Tiger Johnson? I’ll give you a hint…..They all won their matches
last week!
*crowd cheers at the dig.
Tommy scowls*
Ash: In fact, Tiger
beat you, didn’t he? I don’t even know
why you are—
*Ash is cutoff when “Hero” by Skillet starts playing. Marcus makes his way down to the ring*
Marcus: Pop quiz,
Ash. What do I have in common with those
three guys? I won my match too! Yet I don’t see you dolling out a chance at
the title to me. Nope. Let’s call a spade a spade. You picked your friends and favorites instead
of people who legitimately deserve a crack at that belt of yours. It’s time for a change, and it’s time for a
real hero to step up and wield that title.
*Triumphant music begins playing and Mikey Armstrong makes
his way to the ring*
Mikey: Ash, I
remember you. I’m pretty sure I beat you
last season, right? In fact, I beat
everybody who came at me last season. I’m
pretty amazing in that regard. Did you
do anything like that? No. I think you actually lost your first
match. Yet what recognition do I get
from you? None. Marcus is right. You don’t know a thing about who deserves anything. You might as well have just picked names out
of hat.
*”Stardog Champion” plays and Paul Priest comes down to the
ring. He walks up to Ash and smiles at
him. Without warning, he kicks Ash in
the gut. Ash doubles over and the other
3 start wailing blows down onto Ash. Ash
falls down and turtles while the other 4 continue to stomp him. Suddenly, Marty Anderson and Balance come
running down the ring. The crowd cheers
loudly at the rescue as Marty punches Marcus in the face and who falls and
Marty begins stomping away. Balance
grabs Mikes and throws him into the turnbuckle and starts punching him. Tommy and Paul continue beating on Ash. Then suddenly, Scotty Paris runs out from
behind the curtain and the crowd goes nuts!
Scotty books it down the ramp.
Paul looks up and notices him and squares off. Scotty slides into the ring and charges at
Paul. Paul tries to clothesline Scotty,
who ducks under it, rebounds off the robes and delivers and vicious spear to
Paul that almost breaks him in half!
Scotty rains down punches and the two roll out of the ring, brawling. Meanwhile, Marty tosses Marcus out of the
ring and runs over and punches Tommy and throws him out of the ring. Balance clotheslines Mikey over the
turnbuckles and he splats on the floor.
Paul escapes Scotty and runs over to the ramp and turns and faces the
ring. Tommy, Marcus, and Mikey do the
same. The 4 of them link hands and hold
them up in the air. Ash, Marty, and
Balance stand in the ring yelling at them.
Scotty stands on the floor below and points and screams at Paul. Scene fades out.*
Sunday, October 21, 2012
The Final Fight
*Slugger Malone's music plays through the arena. The crowd boos loudly but he ignores them completely and storms to the ring. He is dressed to fight. He picks up a microphone and motions with a throat cut to stop the music.*
Slugger Malone: Every single one of you fans need to shut the hell up.
*The crowd boos even louder and Slugger sneers at them and waits a moment before speaking again.*
SM: When I started in the NRWL, no one gave me a chance. Everyone thought I was just filler on the roster. They thought I was nothing more than a brawler with no brains. I proved all of them wrong. I made a name for myself. I succeeded in the ring. I even managed to outsmart my tag team partner and use him to elevate me even further. I know what I'm doing in this ring and I know how to make the most of every opportunity. I'm going to do the very same in season five.
*The crowd starts chanting "Slugger Sucks!" over and over again. Slugger clenches his teeth together.*
SM: That's another thing! It's time for a change. It's time for people to understand just how dangerous I am. From now on, you can refer to me as Killer Malone! That goes for you people out there in the crowd and for everyone backstage. If any of you pukes want to get in the ring with me, I'll be happy to put you down, spit on your corpse, and move onto the next one. Killer Malone is here to do some damage and ---
*Marty Anderson's music starts playing and the crowd erupts into the cheers. Marty comes out with a microphone in hand and stands at the top of the entrance ramp.*
Marty Anderson: Oh for God's sake, please stop talking.
*The crowd cheers even louder. Killer Malone screams at Marty Anderson from the ring.*
MA: Well, Slugger, sorry, Killer, I can appreciate you trying to make a big bang here right off the bat. I don't take anything away from you. You really are a talented wrestler and you are more crafty than maybe you get credit for. That aside, you want someone to step in the ring with? The way I see it, you and I are tied for victories against each other in the ring. I told the fans at the end of last season that I wanted to finish this for good. You and me, one on one, one last time. One man left standing. Yeah, that's right. A last man standing match. Marty Anderson vs. Killer Malone. We fight. One of us walks away from our feud the definitive victor.
KM: This will be your funeral, Anderson! Your defeat will be the proof. I am here to tear through the NRWL and no one will stop me.
MA: Can't wait to rain on your parade, Malone. See you in the ring!
*The crowd cheers as Marty tosses the microphone off the stage, waves to Killer Malone and walks back. Killer Malone stands in the ring and shakes his head, seething as he stares up at the top of the entrance ramp.*
Slugger Malone: Every single one of you fans need to shut the hell up.
*The crowd boos even louder and Slugger sneers at them and waits a moment before speaking again.*
SM: When I started in the NRWL, no one gave me a chance. Everyone thought I was just filler on the roster. They thought I was nothing more than a brawler with no brains. I proved all of them wrong. I made a name for myself. I succeeded in the ring. I even managed to outsmart my tag team partner and use him to elevate me even further. I know what I'm doing in this ring and I know how to make the most of every opportunity. I'm going to do the very same in season five.
*The crowd starts chanting "Slugger Sucks!" over and over again. Slugger clenches his teeth together.*
SM: That's another thing! It's time for a change. It's time for people to understand just how dangerous I am. From now on, you can refer to me as Killer Malone! That goes for you people out there in the crowd and for everyone backstage. If any of you pukes want to get in the ring with me, I'll be happy to put you down, spit on your corpse, and move onto the next one. Killer Malone is here to do some damage and ---
*Marty Anderson's music starts playing and the crowd erupts into the cheers. Marty comes out with a microphone in hand and stands at the top of the entrance ramp.*
Marty Anderson: Oh for God's sake, please stop talking.
*The crowd cheers even louder. Killer Malone screams at Marty Anderson from the ring.*
MA: Well, Slugger, sorry, Killer, I can appreciate you trying to make a big bang here right off the bat. I don't take anything away from you. You really are a talented wrestler and you are more crafty than maybe you get credit for. That aside, you want someone to step in the ring with? The way I see it, you and I are tied for victories against each other in the ring. I told the fans at the end of last season that I wanted to finish this for good. You and me, one on one, one last time. One man left standing. Yeah, that's right. A last man standing match. Marty Anderson vs. Killer Malone. We fight. One of us walks away from our feud the definitive victor.
KM: This will be your funeral, Anderson! Your defeat will be the proof. I am here to tear through the NRWL and no one will stop me.
MA: Can't wait to rain on your parade, Malone. See you in the ring!
*The crowd cheers as Marty tosses the microphone off the stage, waves to Killer Malone and walks back. Killer Malone stands in the ring and shakes his head, seething as he stares up at the top of the entrance ramp.*
Friday, November 25, 2011
Marty Speaks Out
*Marty Anderson's music starts playing in the NRWL Arena to a cheering crowd. Marty walks down the ring with a microphone in hand and slides under the bottom rope.*
Marty Anderson: Alright, well, there's a lot going on right now in the NRWL but it seems like everywhere I go, I keep getting asked the same thing. Backstage, I've got people asking me, 'Marty, what's going on with you and Slugger Malone'. I go to the grocery store and the person ringing up my items in the checkout line is asking me, 'Marty, what are you going to do to Slugger next time you see him'. Hell, I'm stopped at a traffic light and someone on the sidewalk yells, 'Hey Marty, I can't believe that Slugger screwed you over.' Yeah, neither can I. You know, in this business, you have a lot of acquaintances but not a whole lot of friends. When Slugger Malone and I first got put together in a tag team match, I didn't know him from Ash or Slam Jackson. I scouted the whole roster out but I didn't personally know anyone. Just before the match, we talked a little bit to get on the same page. I knew, even then, that Slugger Malone and I had a lot in common. We both wanted to go out there and just win. We both have a mean streak and I got this feeling that combined we would either be dominating or we'd self destruct. On that night, we dominated. We were the talk of the wrestling world the next day.
Over the next few months, we developed a working relationship. I helped him work on his mat skills, sure, but I gained a trusted partner in the process. I knew that no matter what the situation was, I couldn't ask for a better person to have my back. I thought we even became pretty good friends but it seems that somewhere along the line, Slugger started feeling some resentment about people calling him a student and me a teacher. I showed him some pointers but I never viewed us as a student/teacher combination. We were mutual partners in a successful tag team.
I don't know when it all started but when we had a match together at the Colors Tournament, I thought we were on the same page. We'd beat the hell out of each other to give you fans the best match possible. Slugger won that match and I thought that was that. Unfortunately, he decided it was a good time to let me know that he wanted to move on by himself. It would have been fine if he had just told me that but I didn't need to take a Beating. Hey Slugger, I may have a thick skull but I would have gotten the message just fine if you had told me!
No, I know better than that. I get it. Slugger, you wanted to make a bold statement. Well, you did it. I went out there for our rematch a few weeks ago and I won but it's obvious that it wasn't enough. The fans want more and you know what? I want more too!
*The crowd starts cheering. Marty keeps on talking.*
MA: Slugger, if you wanted out, you should have just told me. I didn't come into the business to make friends but I considered you one. I would have gotten out of your way and I would have helped you any way I could but you decided to go another way. That's fine with me but understand that you have to pay for the decision. Love me or hate me, everyone respects me, and Slugger, I'll pound that respect into you. When we meet in the ring again it'll be a last man standing match! Good luck.
*Marty waves to the crowd, drops his microphone, and walks backstage.*
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Building A Legacy
*Jay Phillips is in the ring with "Hardcore" Johnny Young. Johnny is wearing his black cargo pants and red shirt from the colors tournament that his team won. He looks around the arena as the fans give mixed reactions, though mostly negative.*
Jay Phillips: Johnny Young, last week your team went on to victory to give you a shot at the NRWL Championship currently held by Slam Jackson at the next event.
*The crowd erupts into cheers at the mention of Slam Jackson's name.*
JP: Johnny, what are your thoughts on how the tournament went down?
*Johnny Young looks around at the audience a little longer and nods his head a bit after some contemplation. He looks at Jay and takes the microphone from his hand in a casual manner.*
Johnny Young: You know, there's a lot to be said about that tournament but I'm going to break it down to simply this. I, Johnny Young, put together a team that I said would win that tournament and that's exactly what we did. Not only did we win but we won in a big way and it was me that turned the tides of that whole tournament! Now I'm going into the next event with a chance to once again hold NRWL gold.
*Jay cautiously gets up to the microphone in Johnny's hand.*
JP: Do you have anything you'd like to say to your fellow teammates from the Red Team?
JY: There is nothing to say to them. I assembled them because I wanted nothing more than to win that tournament. I knew they'd get the job done that's why I picked them! No, I have nothing to say to them. Once that tournament ended, it was time to get down to business and that business is taking down Slam Jackson.
*As Jay is about to get to the microphone to ask another question, Johnny turns around and starts to speak again, leaving Jay completely out of the conversation.*
JY: You see, I've been in the NRWL a long time. I was here in the beginning and I'm here now. I had early success, but you know what, it's not enough. It really isn't. You know, there's a lot of guys out there who used to wrestle for the NRWL that you could call legends. John Fraust, WarHead, Cujo, Hardcore Adam, The Druid, Dave Smith, Flawless Fred, and I could go on. So I've been thinking a lot about them lately. I've worked hard here in the NRWL. I made it my mission to do what no previous NRWL star could. I got myself into this fourth season. The great reboot of the company. I'm here and I intend to make that count. I am here to build a legacy. Whenever that day comes where I can't get in this ring and perform anymore, I want to make sure I'm remembered. Mark my words, I will go down as the greatest NRWL wrestler who ever competed. Period. I ---
*Marty Anderson's music hits and interrupts Johnny Young. Johnny puts the microphone down to his side and tightens his lips as he looks down the ramp. The crowd cheers as Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone walk down together. They get in the ring and Marty Anderson is handed a microphone.*
Marty Anderson: Sorry to break up the little victory speech you have going on here but we need to settle something first. Before you go off on your quest for the gold, we have a bit of an issue with the way you handled your team, specifically Slugger here. You could have put any two guys against each other you wanted in that second round match. Yet, out of all the guys you could have put against me, you pick my own teammate? My best friend? I don't know what you were trying to prove but we went out there and we battled it out. I'm proud to say that we gave it our all. Friends or not, we know what it means to get down to business. So what exactly was your game plan?
*Johnny looks at Slugger with a confused glance. Slugger takes the microphone from Marty.*
Slugger Malone: Johnny, it's not just Marty who wants answers. These fans want answers, too. And, well... I guess now's as good a time as any to give them.
*Suddenly, Slugger turns and clotheslines Marty Anderson. He gets down on his knees and starts punching Marty repeatedly in the face. Slugger pulls Marty up by the hair and then delivers a DDT. He grabs Marty's arm and lifts him enough to expose his chest and stomach and then motions to Johnny Young to take a shot. Johnny looks at both men and after a few moments shakes his head. He drops the microphone and walks out of the ring. Slugger shrugs and picks up Marty to his feet. He proceeds to give Marty "The Beating" and then picks up a microphone laying in the ring. The crowd is booing loudly as Marty Anderson lay motionless on the ring canvas.*
SM: You wanted answers, Marty. All of these fans do too. You want to know why we got put in that match together? Because I requested it! I went to Johnny Young and I begged him to put me in the ring against you. I did it because I'm tired of hearing over and over that you're the teacher and I'm the student. I'm tired of everyone looking at me like some tag along riding on your shoulders! I'm better than you, Marty, and I don't need you. Johnny just talked about how he wants to carve out a legacy for himself. Well that's just great. To do that, you need opportunities. As long as I'm around you, you're the one that would get those opportunities. I am just looked at as the guy who plays the part of your shadow. No more. It's time to set the record straight. So long, Marty.
*Slugger tosses the mic on Marty's motionless body and walks out of the ring.*
Jay Phillips: Johnny Young, last week your team went on to victory to give you a shot at the NRWL Championship currently held by Slam Jackson at the next event.
*The crowd erupts into cheers at the mention of Slam Jackson's name.*
JP: Johnny, what are your thoughts on how the tournament went down?
*Johnny Young looks around at the audience a little longer and nods his head a bit after some contemplation. He looks at Jay and takes the microphone from his hand in a casual manner.*
Johnny Young: You know, there's a lot to be said about that tournament but I'm going to break it down to simply this. I, Johnny Young, put together a team that I said would win that tournament and that's exactly what we did. Not only did we win but we won in a big way and it was me that turned the tides of that whole tournament! Now I'm going into the next event with a chance to once again hold NRWL gold.
*Jay cautiously gets up to the microphone in Johnny's hand.*
JP: Do you have anything you'd like to say to your fellow teammates from the Red Team?
JY: There is nothing to say to them. I assembled them because I wanted nothing more than to win that tournament. I knew they'd get the job done that's why I picked them! No, I have nothing to say to them. Once that tournament ended, it was time to get down to business and that business is taking down Slam Jackson.
*As Jay is about to get to the microphone to ask another question, Johnny turns around and starts to speak again, leaving Jay completely out of the conversation.*
JY: You see, I've been in the NRWL a long time. I was here in the beginning and I'm here now. I had early success, but you know what, it's not enough. It really isn't. You know, there's a lot of guys out there who used to wrestle for the NRWL that you could call legends. John Fraust, WarHead, Cujo, Hardcore Adam, The Druid, Dave Smith, Flawless Fred, and I could go on. So I've been thinking a lot about them lately. I've worked hard here in the NRWL. I made it my mission to do what no previous NRWL star could. I got myself into this fourth season. The great reboot of the company. I'm here and I intend to make that count. I am here to build a legacy. Whenever that day comes where I can't get in this ring and perform anymore, I want to make sure I'm remembered. Mark my words, I will go down as the greatest NRWL wrestler who ever competed. Period. I ---
*Marty Anderson's music hits and interrupts Johnny Young. Johnny puts the microphone down to his side and tightens his lips as he looks down the ramp. The crowd cheers as Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone walk down together. They get in the ring and Marty Anderson is handed a microphone.*
Marty Anderson: Sorry to break up the little victory speech you have going on here but we need to settle something first. Before you go off on your quest for the gold, we have a bit of an issue with the way you handled your team, specifically Slugger here. You could have put any two guys against each other you wanted in that second round match. Yet, out of all the guys you could have put against me, you pick my own teammate? My best friend? I don't know what you were trying to prove but we went out there and we battled it out. I'm proud to say that we gave it our all. Friends or not, we know what it means to get down to business. So what exactly was your game plan?
*Johnny looks at Slugger with a confused glance. Slugger takes the microphone from Marty.*
Slugger Malone: Johnny, it's not just Marty who wants answers. These fans want answers, too. And, well... I guess now's as good a time as any to give them.
*Suddenly, Slugger turns and clotheslines Marty Anderson. He gets down on his knees and starts punching Marty repeatedly in the face. Slugger pulls Marty up by the hair and then delivers a DDT. He grabs Marty's arm and lifts him enough to expose his chest and stomach and then motions to Johnny Young to take a shot. Johnny looks at both men and after a few moments shakes his head. He drops the microphone and walks out of the ring. Slugger shrugs and picks up Marty to his feet. He proceeds to give Marty "The Beating" and then picks up a microphone laying in the ring. The crowd is booing loudly as Marty Anderson lay motionless on the ring canvas.*
SM: You wanted answers, Marty. All of these fans do too. You want to know why we got put in that match together? Because I requested it! I went to Johnny Young and I begged him to put me in the ring against you. I did it because I'm tired of hearing over and over that you're the teacher and I'm the student. I'm tired of everyone looking at me like some tag along riding on your shoulders! I'm better than you, Marty, and I don't need you. Johnny just talked about how he wants to carve out a legacy for himself. Well that's just great. To do that, you need opportunities. As long as I'm around you, you're the one that would get those opportunities. I am just looked at as the guy who plays the part of your shadow. No more. It's time to set the record straight. So long, Marty.
*Slugger tosses the mic on Marty's motionless body and walks out of the ring.*
Sunday, July 31, 2011
The Jay Transfer: Breaking Matches!
Jay Phillips: Jay Phillips here with the J-Transfer! We’re a few hours away from the next event, and here’s the latest card additions! Meinrad von Brakkus will be taking on Apollyon. Here’s what Meinrad had to say:
Meinrad: NRWL management talked to me earlier this week, and it wasn’t the good kind of talk. So, to get them to change their tune, I’m calling out Apollyon. I can chop down that redwood, and show the NRWL that I still belong here!
Jay Phillips: Nick Belhor had this to say:
Nick Belhor: First off, let me address that gnat, Michael Armstrong. You somehow think that because you were gifted a match, and was also able to defeat a failure, that you are now some sort of headliner now? The only headline you’ll be known for is the shortest career in the NRWL, when Abbadon ends yours! And going back to that failure I mentioned, Meinrad. You are a waste. While NRWL management show us time and time again they are completely incompetent, they are correct in having suspicions about you. But then again, if they had any REAL managerial insight, you would have been gone already. They are a joke, and so are you.
Jay Phillips: Sounds like more hangs in the balance of that match that just a win/loss record! Up next, Doomsday takes on Johnny Young!
Doomsday: I’m still not officially on the roster, but I’m almost there. And I think taking down Johnny Young—which I WILL do—will be the last hurdle I have to clear to earn my roster spot. Johnny, you seem to take some sort of pride in being a kind of backstage bad-ass. I guess being out in the ring is proving too tough for you. But that’s OK, I’ll play by your rules. Let’s rumble somewhere else in the building—your choice. Just let me know where to be, and I’ll show up and deal you a beatdown!
Jay Phillips: Johnny Young, never one to not have a retort, responded with this:
Johnny Young: Awww yeaahh! The Star Player totally gets where you’re coming from. You’re upset because clearly nobody ever showed you any attention in life. Whereas me, I can’t stop getting attention from everyone! Unfortunately for you though, you’ve got my attention. And if a Grade-A beatdown is what you’re asking for, I’ll be happy to provide it. See you in the ring! Don’t forget your glow sticks, freak! Yeeaaahhh!!!
Jay Phillips: Has relative new kid on the block Doomsday bitten off more than he can chew in Johnny Young, who excels in backstage brawls? This will be an exciting one to watch! Up next, Pedro Muchaco calls out Slugger Malone.
Pedro: *pedro is relaxing in his Jacuzzi (still still wearing his mask) with a hot little Latina at each arm* Ay! Sloogur Mah-lohwn! I saw chu get set on fire last show. Ha ha ha! Bet that deedn’t feel good, deed it hombre? I got somtheeng else hot for chu, man. And no, I don’t meen one of theese chicas. I meen me! Theenk chu can take the heet? I don’t theenk so! So get out of the keecheen!
Jay: Slugger, never backing down from a challenge, rebutted with this.
Slugger: Listen here, runt! You may be quick and always flying, but you know what else does that too? These! *holds up his dukes* Too bad for you though, these do more damage, too. I’m gonna make that mask of your be permanently imbedded into your face! Bring it!
Jay: Something is telling me for some strange reason that that match is going to be the sleeper match of the night. And finally, Marty Anderson reported to find this chunk of bark outside his dressing room door. He sent us this pic.
*piece of bark shows two stick figures. One with an orange beard, and one with blue shorts. The stick figure with the blue shorts has an X scratched into the bark over it.*
Jay: Marty, like the rest of us, take this as a challenge from Ingoyama. Marty had this to say:
Marty: This nutjob pulls out a lucky win over Slugger, and thinks he’s ready to take me on? If it was a *real* match, Slugger would’ve won easily. In fact, he already did that. Any chump can toss someone over ropes. But pining shoulders to the mat requires skill, quick thinking, and killer instinct. Ingoyama, you messed up bad challenging me. So I’m going to make you learn from your mistake the hard way! Whether you love me, or you hate me, I’ll make sure you respect me. And you will.
Jay Phillips: There you have it. Once again, it promises to be a heck of a show! Don’t miss it!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Macho Madness!
May 21st 2011
*Slam Jackson and Storm Harrison are backstage talking to each other. Jay Phillips walks over to them to get an interview.*
Jay Phillips: Well, what a sight to see! Slam Jackson AND Storm Harrison together. This is the perfect opportunity to discuss the upcoming event with the both of you.
Slam Jackson: J-Dawg, it’s a sad day in the wrestling world. Storm and I were just talking about the death of one of our heroes, “The Macho Man” Randy Savage. If it wasn’t for him, we might not even be here in the NRWL doing what we love. Macho Man, the Slamnation mourns for you. Rest in peace, brother.
Storm Harrison: That’s right. Randy Savage was everything you wanted in a wrestler. He was definitely one of the best.
JP: Yes, truly a huge loss for wrestling. The NRWL mourns the loss of this great icon.
*All three men stand there silently, taking in the gravity of the moment. Finally, Slam Jackson breaks the silence.*
SJ: But Jay! There is trouble and the Slamnation must deal with it! That shiny, spiky haired, meathead Scotty Paris called me a weirdo! I won’t stand for this and neither will the Slamnation! Isn’t that right? Let me hear you!!!
*People start cheering wildly. Jay and Storm look around with confused looks, for they are the only people around Slam that they can see.*
SJ: I promise you this! Scotty Paris better have insurance on that cell phone he’s always talking on because it’s about to be inserted into his backside! It’s time someone teaches him a lesson in manners and I’m the man to ---
*Suddenly, Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone come by and interrupt the scene. Marty immediately grabs the microphone from Jay Phillips, cutting off Slam*
Marty Anderson: Before Slam got all excited here, I couldn’t help but overhear you two talking about Randy Savage. Slugger and I were fans too. Now, Slam and Slugger, you guys have matches already this week but Storm, you’re free. Why don’t you and I get in the ring at the upcoming event in tribute to the Macho Man? We’re no strangers in the ring but I think we can turn it up a notch and make the man proud. What do you say? You in?
*Storm starts nodding his head.*
SH: For the Macho Man. Let’s do this.
MA: Great. Alright, let’s go Slugger. We’ve got to clean up your dressing room. What a mess.
Slugger Malone: I don’t know what kind of paint he used but damn, I’ve been scrubbing it for days. I’m telling you, it’s not coming off.
*The two men discuss further as they walk off. Slam looks at Jay and Storm and then immediately starts talking again as if he was never interrupted.*
SJ: --- do it! I’m sending him back to Miami, Los Angeles, San Diego, or wherever he’s from so he can go cry in his mother’s lap. Where is he from anyway?
*Jay is about to answer but Slam immediately starts talking again*
SJ: I don’t remember either. It doesn’t matter. I’ll take him from coast-to-coast in a Slamnationwide tour!
JP: It sounds like Slam Jackson and his Slamnation are pumped up for his upcoming match with Scotty Paris. Storm Harrison will meet Marty Anderson in the ring now as well. This is building up to be a great show!
*Slam Jackson kneels down and hits play on an old ghetto blaster boom box. “Pomp and Circumstance”, Macho Man Randy Savage’s theme song, starts playing. Slam Jackson points one finger in the air and puts his other hand on his hip, twirls around until he is off camera. Storm Harrison and Jay Phillips shrug at each other and then do the same.*
*Slam Jackson and Storm Harrison are backstage talking to each other. Jay Phillips walks over to them to get an interview.*
Jay Phillips: Well, what a sight to see! Slam Jackson AND Storm Harrison together. This is the perfect opportunity to discuss the upcoming event with the both of you.
Slam Jackson: J-Dawg, it’s a sad day in the wrestling world. Storm and I were just talking about the death of one of our heroes, “The Macho Man” Randy Savage. If it wasn’t for him, we might not even be here in the NRWL doing what we love. Macho Man, the Slamnation mourns for you. Rest in peace, brother.
Storm Harrison: That’s right. Randy Savage was everything you wanted in a wrestler. He was definitely one of the best.
JP: Yes, truly a huge loss for wrestling. The NRWL mourns the loss of this great icon.
*All three men stand there silently, taking in the gravity of the moment. Finally, Slam Jackson breaks the silence.*
SJ: But Jay! There is trouble and the Slamnation must deal with it! That shiny, spiky haired, meathead Scotty Paris called me a weirdo! I won’t stand for this and neither will the Slamnation! Isn’t that right? Let me hear you!!!
*People start cheering wildly. Jay and Storm look around with confused looks, for they are the only people around Slam that they can see.*
SJ: I promise you this! Scotty Paris better have insurance on that cell phone he’s always talking on because it’s about to be inserted into his backside! It’s time someone teaches him a lesson in manners and I’m the man to ---
*Suddenly, Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone come by and interrupt the scene. Marty immediately grabs the microphone from Jay Phillips, cutting off Slam*
Marty Anderson: Before Slam got all excited here, I couldn’t help but overhear you two talking about Randy Savage. Slugger and I were fans too. Now, Slam and Slugger, you guys have matches already this week but Storm, you’re free. Why don’t you and I get in the ring at the upcoming event in tribute to the Macho Man? We’re no strangers in the ring but I think we can turn it up a notch and make the man proud. What do you say? You in?
*Storm starts nodding his head.*
SH: For the Macho Man. Let’s do this.
MA: Great. Alright, let’s go Slugger. We’ve got to clean up your dressing room. What a mess.
Slugger Malone: I don’t know what kind of paint he used but damn, I’ve been scrubbing it for days. I’m telling you, it’s not coming off.
*The two men discuss further as they walk off. Slam looks at Jay and Storm and then immediately starts talking again as if he was never interrupted.*
SJ: --- do it! I’m sending him back to Miami, Los Angeles, San Diego, or wherever he’s from so he can go cry in his mother’s lap. Where is he from anyway?
*Jay is about to answer but Slam immediately starts talking again*
SJ: I don’t remember either. It doesn’t matter. I’ll take him from coast-to-coast in a Slamnationwide tour!
JP: It sounds like Slam Jackson and his Slamnation are pumped up for his upcoming match with Scotty Paris. Storm Harrison will meet Marty Anderson in the ring now as well. This is building up to be a great show!
*Slam Jackson kneels down and hits play on an old ghetto blaster boom box. “Pomp and Circumstance”, Macho Man Randy Savage’s theme song, starts playing. Slam Jackson points one finger in the air and puts his other hand on his hip, twirls around until he is off camera. Storm Harrison and Jay Phillips shrug at each other and then do the same.*
Thursday, May 5, 2011
A Real Headscratcher
May 5th 2011
Jay Phillips: Hello fans! Welcome to the NRWL Arena Interview Stage. Thanks for all of you in attendance today. We have a great interview lined up for you today. After Ash and Slam Jackson issued a challenge to Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone, I felt we needed to get a response from them. So, let’s bring them out.
*Marty Anderson’s music starts playing and he comes out with Slugger Malone to the Interview Stage. The fans give a mixed response, mostly jeers. Both wrestlers don’t seem to be paying attention to them.*
JP: Marty Anderson, Slugger Malone, thank you for coming today.
Marty Anderson: With pleasure, Jay. We’re going to cut right to the chase. We went into singles competition last week but first and foremost, we are a team. This time around, we want a tag match.
JP: Well, surely you know that you were challenged this week by Ash and his partner, Slam Jackson.
Slugger Malone: The hell are you talking about?
MA: Yeah, this is the first we’re hearing of this.
JP: Ok, wait. So you are saying that you haven’t seen the challenge?
SM: No, we haven’t! That’s exactly what we’re telling you, Jay.
JP: Well, I think you’ll need to see this. Please play the Ash and Slam clip from yesterday.
*On the screen behind Jay, Anderson, and Malone, the challenge that was issued to them begins to play. Anderson and Malone watch intently at the beginning. Suddenly, as Slam Jackson falls through the wall and stumbles to collect his fedora, both men start looking at the screen with a stunning and confused look. They begin to look at each other in confusion as the clip continues on. Malone begins scratching his head. Anderson starts whispering something into Malone’s ear, whose only response is to shake his head. Finally, when the clip ends, both men turn to Jay with a blank stare.*
JP: There you have it. You’ve been challenged by Ash and the Slamnation.
*The audience begins to cheer.*
MA: Oooh Kaayyy... So. Well. Well geez, Jay, what is that supposed to be? Some sort of joke? If these clowns want a match, then we’ll give them a match.
SM: The... Slam.. Nation?
MA: I don’t know, they’re idiots. If Ash and Slam Jackson think they have a chance to--
*The fans begin to cheer at the mention of Ash and Slam.*
MA: Oh you can’t be serious. Do you people really think these two clowns are worth your time?
*The fans cheer even louder.*
MA: You know, there are some real, true wrestling fans who judge a competitor by their talent in the ring, not their goofy antics outside of it. I don’t care what you people think of Ash and Slam Jackson. The truth is, they may make good comedians but they can’t hold a candle to Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone.
SM: You’re abso- *The fans are chanting ‘Ash and Slam! Ash and Slam!’* - Hey! Shut up! I’m talking here!
*The crown continues their chant. Slugger Malone sneers and draws his lips into a thin line. Finally, he continues to speak over the chants.*
SM: It’s going to be a real pleasure to watch all you fans with tears in your eyes when we beat your jokester heroes in the ring. Ash and Slam have no chance against us. Ash already lost to us once before. Slam is no threat to us. We’ll make sure to silence the Slamnation and then finish the job that Abbadon started on Ash.
MA: Slugger’s right. We’re coming in there to shut this little party down and make sure people know what real wrestlers look like. Whether you like us or hate us, you’ll respect us when you see what we do to these two clowns. Let’s get out of here, Slugger.
*Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone leave the Interview Stage. The fans are still chanting ‘Ash and Slam! Ash and Slam!’ as Jay stands alone.*
JP: Well, I guess that settles it. We’re going to have quite a tag team match when Ash and Slam Jackson take on Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone!
Jay Phillips: Hello fans! Welcome to the NRWL Arena Interview Stage. Thanks for all of you in attendance today. We have a great interview lined up for you today. After Ash and Slam Jackson issued a challenge to Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone, I felt we needed to get a response from them. So, let’s bring them out.
*Marty Anderson’s music starts playing and he comes out with Slugger Malone to the Interview Stage. The fans give a mixed response, mostly jeers. Both wrestlers don’t seem to be paying attention to them.*
JP: Marty Anderson, Slugger Malone, thank you for coming today.
Marty Anderson: With pleasure, Jay. We’re going to cut right to the chase. We went into singles competition last week but first and foremost, we are a team. This time around, we want a tag match.
JP: Well, surely you know that you were challenged this week by Ash and his partner, Slam Jackson.
Slugger Malone: The hell are you talking about?
MA: Yeah, this is the first we’re hearing of this.
JP: Ok, wait. So you are saying that you haven’t seen the challenge?
SM: No, we haven’t! That’s exactly what we’re telling you, Jay.
JP: Well, I think you’ll need to see this. Please play the Ash and Slam clip from yesterday.
*On the screen behind Jay, Anderson, and Malone, the challenge that was issued to them begins to play. Anderson and Malone watch intently at the beginning. Suddenly, as Slam Jackson falls through the wall and stumbles to collect his fedora, both men start looking at the screen with a stunning and confused look. They begin to look at each other in confusion as the clip continues on. Malone begins scratching his head. Anderson starts whispering something into Malone’s ear, whose only response is to shake his head. Finally, when the clip ends, both men turn to Jay with a blank stare.*
JP: There you have it. You’ve been challenged by Ash and the Slamnation.
*The audience begins to cheer.*
MA: Oooh Kaayyy... So. Well. Well geez, Jay, what is that supposed to be? Some sort of joke? If these clowns want a match, then we’ll give them a match.
SM: The... Slam.. Nation?
MA: I don’t know, they’re idiots. If Ash and Slam Jackson think they have a chance to--
*The fans begin to cheer at the mention of Ash and Slam.*
MA: Oh you can’t be serious. Do you people really think these two clowns are worth your time?
*The fans cheer even louder.*
MA: You know, there are some real, true wrestling fans who judge a competitor by their talent in the ring, not their goofy antics outside of it. I don’t care what you people think of Ash and Slam Jackson. The truth is, they may make good comedians but they can’t hold a candle to Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone.
SM: You’re abso- *The fans are chanting ‘Ash and Slam! Ash and Slam!’* - Hey! Shut up! I’m talking here!
*The crown continues their chant. Slugger Malone sneers and draws his lips into a thin line. Finally, he continues to speak over the chants.*
SM: It’s going to be a real pleasure to watch all you fans with tears in your eyes when we beat your jokester heroes in the ring. Ash and Slam have no chance against us. Ash already lost to us once before. Slam is no threat to us. We’ll make sure to silence the Slamnation and then finish the job that Abbadon started on Ash.
MA: Slugger’s right. We’re coming in there to shut this little party down and make sure people know what real wrestlers look like. Whether you like us or hate us, you’ll respect us when you see what we do to these two clowns. Let’s get out of here, Slugger.
*Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone leave the Interview Stage. The fans are still chanting ‘Ash and Slam! Ash and Slam!’ as Jay stands alone.*
JP: Well, I guess that settles it. We’re going to have quite a tag team match when Ash and Slam Jackson take on Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone!
Friday, April 22, 2011
The J-Transfer - Putting Them in Their Place
April 22nd 2011
Jay Phillips here with another edition of the J-Transfer. Last time, we learned by Bruno Kowalski challenged Marty Anderson to a match to test his abilities in the singles match. I went to get Marty’s response. He was with Slugger Malone outside of a ring at the NRWL training facility. Here was what they had to say.
Marty Anderson: Bruno Kowalski? You know, he’s got the look and the determination of a champion. I’ll give him that. Unfortunately, he’s not very smart. He went in front of a crowd and challenged me to a match with this smug look on his face like some punk kid. Well I’ll tell you what, Kowalski. When we get into that ring, the first thing I’m going to do is slap that smugness right off your face and show you how to not only talk the talk, but the walk the walk as well.
Slugger Malone: Bruno, I don’t know what you think you’ve gotten yourself into here but it’s a mess, I can guarantee you that. You’ll be backstage nursing your wounds and wondering why you ever did such a stupid thing calling out Marty Anderson like you did. He won’t just beat you in the ring, he’ll make sure you feel it for weeks to come.
MA: You better believe it. Slugger speaks the truth. You’ll be lucky to leave without a few broken ribs or a broken arm. You’ll be getting a real lesson in humility, I guarantee you. Whether you love me, or you hate me, you’ll respect me, and you’ll never forget me. See you in the ring, punk.
And some strong words from Marty Anderson and his partner, Slugger Malone. I don’t know about you guys but I’m really looking forward to seeing what happens in this match!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Here to Stay
April 5th 2011
An NRWL cameraman was on his way back from the interview stage following an altercation between Mark Blood and Johnny Young when he was stopped by Marty Anderson and Slugger Malone. They had a statement of their own to make. Marty had something to say about their tag match against Ash and Storm Harrison.
“You know, they say that I hogged the match and Slugger just finished up but that’s as false as it comes. What really happened was that we planned this from the start. Yeah. While Ash and Harrison probably said ‘How do you do’ moments before coming out to the ring to face us, Slugger and I spoke to each other well in advanced and formulated a strategy. That’s how teamwork is accomplished. The intention was always for me to start working them on the mat and Slugger to come in and lay down the heavy hits. What we DIDN’T expect was for our opponents to fall so quickly! Ash and Storm Harrison are fine wrestlers but obviously they are no team. Slugger Malone and I started talking after the match and we realized that we had a lot in common. We aren’t content with pinning your shoulders to the mat. We want you to remember us and remember us you will. When you are nursing your cuts, bruises, and broken bones, you’ll be sure to say, ‘Anderson and Malone did this to me.’ We are here to make a statement and together, oh, rest assured, a statement will be made. Isn’t that right, Slugger?”
“That’s right, Marty. We’re here to cause some damage. In fact, I’m starting right now with Storm Harrison. Harrison, you want a rematch, one-on-one, you’ve got it, my friend. You felt it before. You walked out of that ring with a busted head. It was something you’ll never forget. I don’t know why you want a repeat performance but you are certain to get it.”
Marty Anderson smiled and slapped Slugger Malone on the back with a laugh. He had one more statement to make.
“Well, we won’t be in tag action but I’m not going to sit around. There’s a guy in the NRWL that everyone is talking about. They say he’s got some real mat skills. Bruno Kowalski, you’ve looked pretty good so far but it’s time for you to prove it. Step in the ring with me and let’s see what you’ve got. You’re looking at someone who is at home in the ring, like yourself. I train everyday, just like you. You even showed you have a mean streak in you after last week’s Triple Threat match. Well, aside from me, there’s no one else in the NRWL that matches you so completely. Let’s do this. Whether you love me, or you hate me, I’ll make sure you respect me. Come on, Malone. Let’s go.”
Both men walked away. It appears the NRWL has a new tag team, a challenge has been answered, and another has been issued.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
The J-Transfer - Wrestlers Speak on Tournament
Hi Folks! This is Jay Phillips! Welcome to the J-Transfer! This is my little segment where I show highlights from interviews I've conducted throughout the week in rapid secession! I guess I didn't warrant getting my own section of the website, so I'm stuck under the "Action!" page. Oh well, someday...
With the NRWL Champion tournament brackets now established, I caught up with some of the participants and asked them to weigh in on their matches and opponents.
I found Mark Blood training for his match against Slam Jackson. He had some words for his opponent.
“Slam Jackson? Yeah, I’m looking forward to this match. We’re first on the card and I can tell you that between the two of us, we are guaranteed to start this thing off right. Slam, you seem like a worthy opponent but I have no intention of doing anything less than winning the NRWL Championship. Failure is not an option. I’ll see you Friday.”
Ash had this to say about his match...
"It doesn't really matter who I'm up against in this tournament. I'm gonna give it my all, and see it through to the end. Marty Anderson, watch out! Here I come!"
I spoke with Marty Anderson as well.
“I don’t know who Ash is. I’ve never met the man. What I can offer to him is some advice. Ash, bring your very best because you will need it. I’ll show no mercy. Whether you love me, or you hate me, I’ll make sure you respect me!”
I caught up with Pedro Muchacho at the casino. I had to swim through the entourage of ladies surrounding him, and I never saw anyone play craps in a suit and mask before...
"Que'-zar? Ha ha ha! He ees joke, hombre! He may have takeen heez name from a grande Roman eem-porr-rrar, but he ees no cham-pee-yon! *throws dice* Tell mee theees, seen-yor - what kind ov a man wrey-sools een a reedeeculous mask like that?? *dice are handed back to him* Ees loco! *breathes on dice through mask's mouth-hole and throws them again*"
I managed to find Nick Belhor creeping through the hallways without his two bruisers around, so I wasn't scared to approach him. He seemed less-than-pleased with the match-ups - specifically, the match between his two hulks...
"It's an outrage! It's a farce! I'm even inclined to believe that this is a result of card stacking! Some higher-up did not want two other wrestler out of commission before this season even gets underway, so they pit the two strongest men against each other so only one can continue on! This match should and would be the final match of the tournament brackets for the championship. I'm personally going to file a grievance for this match. If the suits are smart, they will re-seed the brackets. If not, I may have my disciples boycott the match in protest. And that is not an idle threat!"
Mr. Belhor is calling out the NRWL front office on his boys bashin' it up. Will the NRWL execs hear his grievance? If they deny his re-seeding request, will Nick hold true to his word and deny us the match we want to see? Drama drama drama!
But on the other side, Scotty "The Body" Paris seems hardly upset about his match. In fact, he seemed more upset with me...
"*talking on cell phone by his pool* No, I told you. That's not enough for a personal appearance. Who do they think I am? ........ Who the hell is Jesse Ventura??? I'm--hold on? *turns to microphone* What is it, Jay? Can't you see I'm busy here? Oh, you want me to comment on my match, do you? Well, how's this? Storm Harrison is a flake. He sounds like he should be a G.I. Joe action figure! 'Hey Kids! Buy Storm Harrison to battle the evil Cobra Commander! Storm Harrison! Now with Kung-Fu Grip and real simulation tears!' Geeze.... *back on phone* Hello? Sorry, it was just one of the NRWL's minimum-wage clowns taking up more of my valuable time. Now, about that Nike endorsement deal - if they cut ties with LeBron James as an act of good faith, tell them I'll 'consider'...."
I didn’t speak to Rex Anarchy but he posted about his match on his Twitter account.
“The tournament bracket has been announced and I am fighting some jungle dweller named Ingoyama? I promise to send him back there promptly!”
I didn’t even need to find Johnny Young. He found me! He asked me to pass the following along to his opponent, Bruno Kowalski.
“Aww yeah! The Star Player, the ONLY NRWL star good enough to be brought back, is winning the NRWL Championship again come Friday night. Bruno Powerhouse, I hear you’re a great wrestler so you’d better be worth my trouble. I intend to make this look good for one of my highlight reels. I thank you in advance for your part in Johnny Young’s continuing domination in the NRWL.”
And finally, I caught up with "The Polish Powerhouse" Bruno Kowalski, and asking him his opinions on what many people are already talking about as being the "Match of the Night"...
"It's gonna be a helluva match, I can tell you that already. Johnny Young is the real deal. I have to wrestle a perfect match. No questions about it. Even the smallest mistake against him can cost me the win. The man can capitalize on the slightest miscalculation and make you pay in spades. When watching tapes from Season 1 when he won the title, he was good back then, but took things a little more lightly. Now, he's even better, and seems to take things very seriously. I'll have my work cut out for me. If there's a silver lining, it could be that I'll be jumping the highest hurtle first."
I, personally, can't WAIT for this match! It can be one for the ages! Be sure to tune in this Friday, March 11th, when things officially kick-off for Season 4 of the NRWL! I'm Jay Phillips and this was the J-Transfer!
With the NRWL Champion tournament brackets now established, I caught up with some of the participants and asked them to weigh in on their matches and opponents.
I found Mark Blood training for his match against Slam Jackson. He had some words for his opponent.
“Slam Jackson? Yeah, I’m looking forward to this match. We’re first on the card and I can tell you that between the two of us, we are guaranteed to start this thing off right. Slam, you seem like a worthy opponent but I have no intention of doing anything less than winning the NRWL Championship. Failure is not an option. I’ll see you Friday.”
Ash had this to say about his match...
"It doesn't really matter who I'm up against in this tournament. I'm gonna give it my all, and see it through to the end. Marty Anderson, watch out! Here I come!"
I spoke with Marty Anderson as well.
“I don’t know who Ash is. I’ve never met the man. What I can offer to him is some advice. Ash, bring your very best because you will need it. I’ll show no mercy. Whether you love me, or you hate me, I’ll make sure you respect me!”
I caught up with Pedro Muchacho at the casino. I had to swim through the entourage of ladies surrounding him, and I never saw anyone play craps in a suit and mask before...
"Que'-zar? Ha ha ha! He ees joke, hombre! He may have takeen heez name from a grande Roman eem-porr-rrar, but he ees no cham-pee-yon! *throws dice* Tell mee theees, seen-yor - what kind ov a man wrey-sools een a reedeeculous mask like that?? *dice are handed back to him* Ees loco! *breathes on dice through mask's mouth-hole and throws them again*"
I managed to find Nick Belhor creeping through the hallways without his two bruisers around, so I wasn't scared to approach him. He seemed less-than-pleased with the match-ups - specifically, the match between his two hulks...
"It's an outrage! It's a farce! I'm even inclined to believe that this is a result of card stacking! Some higher-up did not want two other wrestler out of commission before this season even gets underway, so they pit the two strongest men against each other so only one can continue on! This match should and would be the final match of the tournament brackets for the championship. I'm personally going to file a grievance for this match. If the suits are smart, they will re-seed the brackets. If not, I may have my disciples boycott the match in protest. And that is not an idle threat!"
Mr. Belhor is calling out the NRWL front office on his boys bashin' it up. Will the NRWL execs hear his grievance? If they deny his re-seeding request, will Nick hold true to his word and deny us the match we want to see? Drama drama drama!
But on the other side, Scotty "The Body" Paris seems hardly upset about his match. In fact, he seemed more upset with me...
"*talking on cell phone by his pool* No, I told you. That's not enough for a personal appearance. Who do they think I am? ........ Who the hell is Jesse Ventura??? I'm--hold on? *turns to microphone* What is it, Jay? Can't you see I'm busy here? Oh, you want me to comment on my match, do you? Well, how's this? Storm Harrison is a flake. He sounds like he should be a G.I. Joe action figure! 'Hey Kids! Buy Storm Harrison to battle the evil Cobra Commander! Storm Harrison! Now with Kung-Fu Grip and real simulation tears!' Geeze.... *back on phone* Hello? Sorry, it was just one of the NRWL's minimum-wage clowns taking up more of my valuable time. Now, about that Nike endorsement deal - if they cut ties with LeBron James as an act of good faith, tell them I'll 'consider'...."
I didn’t speak to Rex Anarchy but he posted about his match on his Twitter account.
“The tournament bracket has been announced and I am fighting some jungle dweller named Ingoyama? I promise to send him back there promptly!”
I didn’t even need to find Johnny Young. He found me! He asked me to pass the following along to his opponent, Bruno Kowalski.
“Aww yeah! The Star Player, the ONLY NRWL star good enough to be brought back, is winning the NRWL Championship again come Friday night. Bruno Powerhouse, I hear you’re a great wrestler so you’d better be worth my trouble. I intend to make this look good for one of my highlight reels. I thank you in advance for your part in Johnny Young’s continuing domination in the NRWL.”
And finally, I caught up with "The Polish Powerhouse" Bruno Kowalski, and asking him his opinions on what many people are already talking about as being the "Match of the Night"...
"It's gonna be a helluva match, I can tell you that already. Johnny Young is the real deal. I have to wrestle a perfect match. No questions about it. Even the smallest mistake against him can cost me the win. The man can capitalize on the slightest miscalculation and make you pay in spades. When watching tapes from Season 1 when he won the title, he was good back then, but took things a little more lightly. Now, he's even better, and seems to take things very seriously. I'll have my work cut out for me. If there's a silver lining, it could be that I'll be jumping the highest hurtle first."
I, personally, can't WAIT for this match! It can be one for the ages! Be sure to tune in this Friday, March 11th, when things officially kick-off for Season 4 of the NRWL! I'm Jay Phillips and this was the J-Transfer!
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