[Scene opens to Jay Phillips in the interview area.]
Jay Phillips: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at the time, Tornado.
[Tornado steps into view.]
Jay: Tornado, last season was pretty rough for you, and this season hasn’t started out on the right foot either. What do you think is going wrong?
Tornado: Well, Jay, it’s disappointing. I think I’ve been doing very well, but coming up just short in the matches. But sometimes you start out slow coming out of the gate. Look at Bruno Kowalski. He came into Season 4 with some hype had an OK season that year. Now, he’s NRWL Champion and one of the biggest names and top stars of the company. So don’t be too quick to write me off yet!
Jay: I don’t think anyone is quite ready to write off the son of the legend—
[Tornado quickly puts his hand up to Jay.]
Tornado: Jay, please. Do NOT mention my father. It’s getting really old really fast. I know who my father is. I know what my father accomplished. But he’s not wrestling in the NRWL, I am.
Jay: Uh..ok. Understood. Sorry about that. So, I understand that at the next show you’re taking on Tommy V. one-on-one.
Tornado: That’s right. I’ve had it up to here with him. He’s been a thorn in my side since I got here. I don’t know why he targeted me, but I’m going to make him wish he didn’t. He’s been able to slither away from me in tag team matches, but now I got him one on one. It’s time to make him pay up! And I might not stop with him. I might make it my short-term goal to take out the rest of The 4 Element. They’re a nuisance and do nothing to better this company. It’s about time someone does something about them.
Jay: That seems like a tall order to be giving yourself. Just you against all four of them?
Tornado: I don’t care. They’ll see that I don’t forgive, and I don’t forget. Get ready, Tommy V. I’m coming for you!
[Tornado walks off camera.]
Jay: Anxious to see how this all pans out! Tune in to find out too!
[Scene apparently ends, but the camera stays on. Jay walks off set and some members of the camera crew come in begin breaking down the set, lights, and microphones. Then, the camera is bumped and turns slightly to the side, aiming off set into the arena hallways. A figure wearing a black hoodie and jeans is leaning against the wall, but the face can’t be seen. He turns and walks down the hallway. A voice of one of the crew is heard off-camera saying “Hey, I think the camera is still on.” The camera jostles and then cuts out.]
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
A Breath of Fresh Air
[“Tears Don’t Fall” by Bullet For My Valentine plays over the sound system and Travis 22 comes out at the top of the ramp smiling, yelling, and fist-pumping. He has a purple faux-hawk, red Hawaiian shirt, white shorts, sneakers, and white shutter shades.]
WarHead: Ooo! The circus is in town!
Jim “The Amp”Johnson: I heard about this guy.
[Travis 22 walks down the ramp talking to the crowd. Fans stretch their hands over the barricade and Travis puts his hand just *barely* out of reach, but acts like that’s normal, still talking up the crowd on his way to the ring.]
WarHead: What the--? Perhaps he needs glasses.
[Travis 22 climbs into the ring and takes a mic. He stands in the center and puts his hands on his hips triumphantly and smiles. The music dies down and he continues to stand there. The crowd is rather quiet with confusion.]
WarHead: Psst! Travis! This is where you speak into the microphone!
Jim: I’m sure he knows that. He’s being arrogant!
[Finally, after a long 30 seconds, Travis raises the mic.]
Travis 22: Oh yeah! That’s right! The Epoch of 22 has OFFICIALLY STARTED!!!!
[The crowd gives mixed reactions. Many are confused. Some cheer by default.]
Travis 22: Everyone can let out a great big sigh of relief because I am here! And I am going to give YOU the fans the type of wrestler, the type of entertainer, the type of franchise player, that you deserve!
[A portion of the crowd cheers. Most do not.]
Travis 22: I know some of you are hesitant to cheer, and I don’t blame you. Why would you? Why should you? What exactly have you had to cheer about? Nothing! You’re numb to the sub-standard set of talent that the NRWL has been pouring into your feed-bags! Well, NO MORE!!! Because I am three billion times better than all the rest of those dorks in the locker room!
WarHead: Oh boy…
Jim: Well that’s a nice way to introduce yourself.
[The crowd now starts jeering.]
Travis 22: I know, right!?!? I’d boo them too if I was in your place! Look at them! The quote Start Player end quote Johnny Young! The Fans Favorite goofball Ash! And the champion is called the Polish Powerhouse?!? El oh el! Oh man, you people have settled for far too less for far too long!
Jim: He just called out 3 NRWL champions.
WarHead: He’s lucky he didn’t call me out.
Travis 22: But that is how it was, and thanks to me, everyone here will have a reason to wake up in the morning! And each night everyone will say “Thank you Travis 22 for bettering my life,” before you drool yourselves to sleep on the recliner! Because I am the best wrestler on this roster now. My record speaks for itself! I am undefeated in every match I’ve ever been in!
WarHead: Wait, what? Let me see that stat sheet—
Jim: —I’m already checking into it.
Travis 22: From my elementary school playground, to my high school gym, to the development circuits, to now. Never lost a match! Nope. And I’m going to continue that winning streak in the NRWL!
WarHead: …that just doesn’t sound—
Jim: It’s not! He’s lost before!
Travis 22: And that streak continues when I take on the big oaf, Tiger Johnson. How about it, old timer? How does it sound to main event the next show?
WarHead: What about the Bruno/Max…?
Jim: He’s not main eventing the next show!!!
Travis 22: I know, it sounds scary. After what happened last time you headlined, I understand. But it won’t be as bad this time. When you’re in your hospital bed recovering, having your dinner pumped through your feeding tube, you too can also think happily “Travis 22 bettered my life.” It’d be good manners to send me a Thank-You card, FYI. And I’ll never forget you as the first stepping-stone on my path to becoming the NRWL champion! Thank you everybody!!!
[Travis 22’s music starts back up and he stands in the ring smiling while the crowd boos him. He waves and walks around the ring blowing the crowd kisses and fist pumps.]
WarHead: This freakin’ guy…
Jim: He might’ve bit off more than he can chew. Tiger is a former #1 contender and MoW legend.
WarHead: As a ringside commentator, I try to be neutral all the time, but I hope Tiger plants this guy.
Jim: We’ll see soon enough!
[Scene fades.]
WarHead: Ooo! The circus is in town!
Jim “The Amp”Johnson: I heard about this guy.
[Travis 22 walks down the ramp talking to the crowd. Fans stretch their hands over the barricade and Travis puts his hand just *barely* out of reach, but acts like that’s normal, still talking up the crowd on his way to the ring.]
WarHead: What the--? Perhaps he needs glasses.
[Travis 22 climbs into the ring and takes a mic. He stands in the center and puts his hands on his hips triumphantly and smiles. The music dies down and he continues to stand there. The crowd is rather quiet with confusion.]
WarHead: Psst! Travis! This is where you speak into the microphone!
Jim: I’m sure he knows that. He’s being arrogant!
[Finally, after a long 30 seconds, Travis raises the mic.]
Travis 22: Oh yeah! That’s right! The Epoch of 22 has OFFICIALLY STARTED!!!!
[The crowd gives mixed reactions. Many are confused. Some cheer by default.]
Travis 22: Everyone can let out a great big sigh of relief because I am here! And I am going to give YOU the fans the type of wrestler, the type of entertainer, the type of franchise player, that you deserve!
[A portion of the crowd cheers. Most do not.]
Travis 22: I know some of you are hesitant to cheer, and I don’t blame you. Why would you? Why should you? What exactly have you had to cheer about? Nothing! You’re numb to the sub-standard set of talent that the NRWL has been pouring into your feed-bags! Well, NO MORE!!! Because I am three billion times better than all the rest of those dorks in the locker room!
WarHead: Oh boy…
Jim: Well that’s a nice way to introduce yourself.
[The crowd now starts jeering.]
Travis 22: I know, right!?!? I’d boo them too if I was in your place! Look at them! The quote Start Player end quote Johnny Young! The Fans Favorite goofball Ash! And the champion is called the Polish Powerhouse?!? El oh el! Oh man, you people have settled for far too less for far too long!
Jim: He just called out 3 NRWL champions.
WarHead: He’s lucky he didn’t call me out.
Travis 22: But that is how it was, and thanks to me, everyone here will have a reason to wake up in the morning! And each night everyone will say “Thank you Travis 22 for bettering my life,” before you drool yourselves to sleep on the recliner! Because I am the best wrestler on this roster now. My record speaks for itself! I am undefeated in every match I’ve ever been in!
WarHead: Wait, what? Let me see that stat sheet—
Jim: —I’m already checking into it.
Travis 22: From my elementary school playground, to my high school gym, to the development circuits, to now. Never lost a match! Nope. And I’m going to continue that winning streak in the NRWL!
WarHead: …that just doesn’t sound—
Jim: It’s not! He’s lost before!
Travis 22: And that streak continues when I take on the big oaf, Tiger Johnson. How about it, old timer? How does it sound to main event the next show?
WarHead: What about the Bruno/Max…?
Jim: He’s not main eventing the next show!!!
Travis 22: I know, it sounds scary. After what happened last time you headlined, I understand. But it won’t be as bad this time. When you’re in your hospital bed recovering, having your dinner pumped through your feeding tube, you too can also think happily “Travis 22 bettered my life.” It’d be good manners to send me a Thank-You card, FYI. And I’ll never forget you as the first stepping-stone on my path to becoming the NRWL champion! Thank you everybody!!!
[Travis 22’s music starts back up and he stands in the ring smiling while the crowd boos him. He waves and walks around the ring blowing the crowd kisses and fist pumps.]
WarHead: This freakin’ guy…
Jim: He might’ve bit off more than he can chew. Tiger is a former #1 contender and MoW legend.
WarHead: As a ringside commentator, I try to be neutral all the time, but I hope Tiger plants this guy.
Jim: We’ll see soon enough!
[Scene fades.]
Two Types of Wise Guys
[Jay Phillips is in the interview area
with Hardcore Adam]
Jay: It's my pleasure to have Hardcore
Adam, joining me once again.
Adam: Good to see you again Jay, I
could get used to these interviews. Maybe I'll see you next week too!
[Jay chuckles]
Jay: Perhaps. But before we get ahead
of ourselves, I want to ask you about last week. You teamed with
Tornado and suffered a defeat against The 4 Elements. How do you plan
to bounce back from that loss?
Adam: Losing your first match to start
a new season is never ideal. But I've been around the ring long
enough, I know how to clear my head, and focus on the next match.
Jay: Your next matches can be very
crucial.
Adam: Exactly. It's a fact, if I want
to face Bruno Kowalski, or whoever may be NRWL champion, I'm going to
have to step my game up, and make sure-
[Hardcore Adam trails off and looks off
camera. Franco Mancini steps into view and goes face to face with
Adam]
Franco: Am I hearing right? You're
thinkin' you still have a chance at NRWL Championship? Look it, I
don't want to hurt your feelings or nothin', but...it's not
happening! This business is all about what have you done for me
lately. You're nothin' but a novelty act. You're living off your
past! So why not just retire and quit embarrassing yourself?
Adam: I know who you are. And I don't
mean your name. You're one of these young guns that comes in, claims
they're the best, fight a few matches, then disappear forever. I've
seen too many people like you to keep count. So if you want to talk
about embarrassing yourself, just keep talking. You'll probably be
gone in the next month anyway.
Franco: That's where you're wrong,
Adam. You lost a tag match. A match you were in the ring for a grand
total of 20 seconds! Me? I wrestled two matches last show, and won
both! And you know what I think I'm going to do? I think I'll wrestle
another match...against you. I'll move a bit closer to getting gold,
and you'll be movin' to a nursing home!
[Franco Mancini laughs and walks off.
Hardcore Adam turns his attention back to Jay Phillips]
Adam: Jay, I'll end the interview with
this: I'm looking forward to this “bounce back” match.
[Hardcore Adam walks off]
Jay: Ladies and gentlemen, that was
Hardcore Adam.
Philosophies
[Mr. Lifeguard's music hits, and he
comes out to the ring, energizing the crowd along the way]
Jim “The Amp” Johnson: Look at the
crowd's reaction to Mr. Lifeguard!
Warhead: I never knew there were this
many fans of mathematical addition!
[Lifeguard enters the ring and takes a
mic]
Mr. Lifeguard: Wow....that's all I
can...wow. Being back here at NRWL....this is just great! I have to
admit, I was a bit nervous coming back. It's like when you were back
in school, and that kid moves away for a year, but then he comes back
a year later, and he's completely different and everyone hates
him...well I'm not that kid, because the reception I've received has
been tremendous! I want to thank all the fans out there who have been
supporting me, coming up to me for pictures, for
autographs...although I must say, I signed so many autographs
tonight, my swimming hand is a bit sore. So if there IS someone
drowning, they may die. But you know what? That will not stop me from
signing more autographs for all of you Lifeguard fans!
[The crowd cheers, and Mr. Lifeguards
gives his own round of applause for the crowd. This does not last
long, as the music of Katsutoshi hits, and he walks out onto the ramp
with Leiko]
Katsutoshi: ...You've been talking for
about a minute, and you're already the most annoying man I've ever
encountered. So just stop with this pandering and tell me straight
up...why are you here? Because as I see it, you're here to waste
space. You're here to waste time! Just go back to wherever you came
from. I'm here to get to the top, and I do that by defeating
opponents.
Mr. Lifeguard: Whoa, me too man! We
just have different ways of going about it! I love a good match! But
when I'm not in the ring fighting, why should I be walking around
backstage, pretending to everyone that I'm a big mean, angry, tough
guy?! I like to relax, have fun, enjoy life! Try it sometime!
Katsutoshi: Lifeguard, I hope you keep
that attitude. You'll make for an easy match. [Katsutoshi and Leiko
leave, while Mr. Lifeguard remains in the ring to pump the crowd up a
bit more]
Jim: Two very different men, and two
different styles!
Warhead: But both can go in the ring!
It's going to be interesting to see where this goes between them!
Preperations
[The camera
fades in to show a church at night, lit only by candles. Dressed in
cloaks, Benjamin the Blessed and The Filthy Friar approach an altar.
The Friar holds up a small object, what appears to be a photograph.
Benjamin the Blessed begins to chant in Latin, his pace and volume
getting faster and louder the longer it goes on. It finally reaches a
climax, and Benjamin the Blessed lowers his hood to reveal his face
to the camera]
Benjamin: Di
te....incolumem.....custodiant.
[The Filthy Friar throws the photograph
into one of the candles and the picture starts to burn. The camera
zooms in on the burning picture, revealing Ash, before fading to
black]
Muscle Them Out
[Fredric St. Pierre and Lovable Liam
are in their locker room hanging out, when Crash MuscleGate barges
in]
Crash MuscleGate: Do you believe this?
We never should have came here! This is wrong! It's a travesty!
Frederic: Please, please. Take a breath. Tell us what is the matter.
Crash MuscleGate: I'm Crash MuscleGate!
Liam: That's something to be proud of!
Crash: You don't get it. I'm
Crash...MUSCLE...Gate. I signed up with this company, and I was told
all of these great plans...Crash MuscleGate water bottles, Crash
MuscleGate heart monitors, Crash MuscleGate headbands! And what
happens as soon as I put my name on that contract, AND get my
MuscleGang signed too? Oh, here comes a team called the Muscle
Bombers!
Liam: Oh my God...they stole your name!
Crash: Their name doesn't even make
sense. Human tissue does not just explode and cause massive
casualties!
Frederic: Do not worry, mon ami. Liam
and I will confront them in a match, and defeat them. Life will be
good for us again.
Liam: And if you're still stressed out,
I can give you a massage to help calm you down.
Crash: Thank you Liam, but that won't
be necessary. I believe in you and Frederic. Defeat those Muscle
Bombers!
Monday, April 7, 2014
Return With a Vengeance
[The lights go off in the arena. Eerie music plays over the sound system. The Sons of Darkness, led by Nick Belhor, walk menacingly down to the ring.]
Jim “The Amp” Johnson: Oh boy. These guys.
WarHead: They nail it with the “scary” factor.
[The Sons of Darkness climb in and Nick takes a mic. The lights stay dark, but a single red overhead spotlight illuminates the three men in the ring]
Nick Belhor: The time of safety is over. The Sons of Darkness have returned. Prepare for the time of suffering to begin! I fully plan to unleash Mastema and Abbadon onto the NRWL without mercy! The agonizing screams of pain will drown out the wailing cries of all you people as you watch your heroes be annihilated one by one. And we will start by laying waste to the tag team champions, Bruno Kowalski and Marty Anderson! Bruno and Marty, savor your last few days, because when the Sons of Darkness come for you, you will--
[Suddenly the JumboTron turns on with a static buzz. After a few seconds of white noise, it clears to show an old phonograph on a beat-up wooden stand in a decrepit room. It starts playing creepy pipe organ music.]
Jim: What is--? What’s going on?
WarHead: Did someone plug thier game of Silent Hill into the JumboTron?
[A man then walks out from behind the curtain at the top of the ramp. He’s wearing a long black coat, a black fedora, and an old gas mask (circa World War II). He stands at the top of the ramp and stares for several seconds at the Sons of Darkness in the ring. The music dies down.]
Nick Belhor: How dare you interrupt! Do you know what you have now done to yourself? Your demise will not be quick, and your pleas to end the pain that will be inflicted on you will not be acknowledged!
Stranger: Demise. You know nothing of demise. Suffering. Screams. Agony. Pain. Annihilation. To know this things, you must live these things.
Jim: Is that…?
WarHead: I think so…
Stranger: My name is Death Man.
[The crowd erupts at the mention of the name.]
Jim: IT IS!! The SCSF legend and Season 1 veteran Death Man!
WarHead: I can’t believe it!
Death Man: But this is not about me. This is about you, and your two henchmen. I have a declaration. A match, if you will. Nick Belhor, as you represent Abbadon and Mastema, I also represent two men.
[Creepy music plays and a large masked man walks out and stands behind Death Man. The crowd cheers upon seeing him]
Jim: Holy Moses! It’s Apollyon!
WarHead: Aligned with Death Man! Wow!
[Nick scowls with anger. Then, bursts of fire erupt from the top of the stage around Death Man and Apollyon, and another masked man walks out. The crowd cheers loudly yet again when they recognize the man.]
Jim: OH! MY! GOD!!!
WarHead: It’s Fireburner!!! No way!!!
[Fireburner walks and stands, arms folded, next to Apollyon, behind Death Man. Nick stares with nervousness.]
Death Man: Here is the declaration. There will be a match. Abbadon and Mastema versus Apollyon and Fireburner. Tornado tag match. No DQ.
[The crowd cheers with approval of the set match.]
Jim: Oh wow!
WarHead: That match is NOT going to be pretty.
Death Man: If the Sons of Darkness win, I will leave, and you will get a handicap match: all of you against Apollyon.
[Nick Belhor grins evilly.]
Death Man: But if Apollyon and Fireburner win, the Sons of Darkness leave the NRWL…
[Nick’s smile turns into an angry frown.]
Death Man: And Apollyon gets 1-on-1 Extreme Rules with you, Nick Belhor.
[The crowd roars with cheers.]
Jim: Ho….ly….
WarHead: Crap!!!!
[Nick Belhor storms around the ring furious. The five other men stare each other down.]
Jim: This is incredible!
WarHead: I can’t wait for this match!
Jim: Who will survive?! Tune in to find out!
[Scene fades.]
Jim “The Amp” Johnson: Oh boy. These guys.
WarHead: They nail it with the “scary” factor.
[The Sons of Darkness climb in and Nick takes a mic. The lights stay dark, but a single red overhead spotlight illuminates the three men in the ring]
Nick Belhor: The time of safety is over. The Sons of Darkness have returned. Prepare for the time of suffering to begin! I fully plan to unleash Mastema and Abbadon onto the NRWL without mercy! The agonizing screams of pain will drown out the wailing cries of all you people as you watch your heroes be annihilated one by one. And we will start by laying waste to the tag team champions, Bruno Kowalski and Marty Anderson! Bruno and Marty, savor your last few days, because when the Sons of Darkness come for you, you will--
[Suddenly the JumboTron turns on with a static buzz. After a few seconds of white noise, it clears to show an old phonograph on a beat-up wooden stand in a decrepit room. It starts playing creepy pipe organ music.]
Jim: What is--? What’s going on?
WarHead: Did someone plug thier game of Silent Hill into the JumboTron?
[A man then walks out from behind the curtain at the top of the ramp. He’s wearing a long black coat, a black fedora, and an old gas mask (circa World War II). He stands at the top of the ramp and stares for several seconds at the Sons of Darkness in the ring. The music dies down.]
Nick Belhor: How dare you interrupt! Do you know what you have now done to yourself? Your demise will not be quick, and your pleas to end the pain that will be inflicted on you will not be acknowledged!
Stranger: Demise. You know nothing of demise. Suffering. Screams. Agony. Pain. Annihilation. To know this things, you must live these things.
Jim: Is that…?
WarHead: I think so…
Stranger: My name is Death Man.
[The crowd erupts at the mention of the name.]
Jim: IT IS!! The SCSF legend and Season 1 veteran Death Man!
WarHead: I can’t believe it!
Death Man: But this is not about me. This is about you, and your two henchmen. I have a declaration. A match, if you will. Nick Belhor, as you represent Abbadon and Mastema, I also represent two men.
[Creepy music plays and a large masked man walks out and stands behind Death Man. The crowd cheers upon seeing him]
Jim: Holy Moses! It’s Apollyon!
WarHead: Aligned with Death Man! Wow!
[Nick scowls with anger. Then, bursts of fire erupt from the top of the stage around Death Man and Apollyon, and another masked man walks out. The crowd cheers loudly yet again when they recognize the man.]
Jim: OH! MY! GOD!!!
WarHead: It’s Fireburner!!! No way!!!
[Fireburner walks and stands, arms folded, next to Apollyon, behind Death Man. Nick stares with nervousness.]
Death Man: Here is the declaration. There will be a match. Abbadon and Mastema versus Apollyon and Fireburner. Tornado tag match. No DQ.
[The crowd cheers with approval of the set match.]
Jim: Oh wow!
WarHead: That match is NOT going to be pretty.
Death Man: If the Sons of Darkness win, I will leave, and you will get a handicap match: all of you against Apollyon.
[Nick Belhor grins evilly.]
Death Man: But if Apollyon and Fireburner win, the Sons of Darkness leave the NRWL…
[Nick’s smile turns into an angry frown.]
Death Man: And Apollyon gets 1-on-1 Extreme Rules with you, Nick Belhor.
[The crowd roars with cheers.]
Jim: Ho….ly….
WarHead: Crap!!!!
[Nick Belhor storms around the ring furious. The five other men stare each other down.]
Jim: This is incredible!
WarHead: I can’t wait for this match!
Jim: Who will survive?! Tune in to find out!
[Scene fades.]
Thursday, April 3, 2014
April 3rd 2014 NRWL Event Results
NRWL returns! NRWL kicked off Season Six with a warm up event, pitting new and returning wrestlers against each other to get the ball rolling.
Tag Team Match
Johnny Young and Jacob Washington def. Bruno Kowalski and Marty Anderson
Kowalski maintains and early lead for his team, controlling the match by keeping Johnny young in the corner. Washington tags in and reverses the tide. Washington and Young use some impressive teamwork to wear down the tag team champions. As the match progresses, Young and Anderson and Kowalski and Washington favor battling each other. Anderson is busted open on the forehead after a violent slam by Johnny Young. The tag team champions continue to fight through the match but Johnny Young forces Marty Anderson to submit to a full nelson.
Triple Threat
Paul Priest def. Tiger Johnson and Warlock
Tiger Johnson and Paul Priest form and early alliance to work on Warlock. The action spills to the outside and all three men attack each other. Tiger Johnson is dropped neck first on the steel steps. Short alliances are made between all men throughout the match before it enters the ring once again. Paul Priest brings a sledge hammer with him to the ring and brutalizes his opponents. A number of near falls excites the crowd. Priest and Warlock both work on their larger opponent. All three men take turns controlling the match. Paul Priest fends off Warlock and pins Tiger Johnson for the victory.
Tag Team Match
(Frederic St. Pierre and Crash Musclegate) def. The Holy Duo (The Filthy Friar and Benjamin the Blessed)
The Holy Duo shows off their teamwork early on, controlling the match. Musclegate tags in St. Pierre who begins an offense on The Filthy Friar. Musclegate goes back and forth with Benjamin in an impressive show of skills by both men. Benjamin the Blessed hangs in the ring with both of his opponents. In the end, Musclegate locks The Filthy Friar into a Camel Clutch for the victory.
Tag Team Match
The Muscle Bombers (Colt and Alex) def. Storm Harrison and Caleb
The Muscle Bombers have a hard time getting out of the gate against Caleb and Storm for the most of the early part of the match. Colt tries to slam Storm through the announce table but is stopped by Caleb. Caleb and Storm appeared to have the upper hand but Alex manages to put Storm in the Torture Rack. Colt stops Caleb from interfering and Storm submits.
Tag Team Match
The 4 Elements (Tommy V. and Marcus) def. Hardcore Adam and Tornado
Tommy V. starts with some strong offense but some smart team offense from Tornado and Adam turn the match in their favor. Tornado shows incredible offense in the ring by himself against both opponents. Marcus attempts to use the announcer's table but Tornado manages to stay away. Tornado tags in Adam, who is unable to capitalize on the momentum. Marcus gets two very close pinfalls against Adam but can't keep the veteran down. In the end, Tommy V. pins Tornado to win the match.
Singles Match
Franco Mancini def. Mr. Lifeguard
Mancini initially comes out strong but Mr. Lifeguard comes back with some fierce hurricanranas. Mancini and Mr. Lifeguard trade slams back and forth but Mancini begins to take control of the match with some strong slams. Mancini locks Mr. Lifeguard with an armbar but Lifeguard manages to break free. Mr. Lifeguard is tossed to the outside and is brought back in. Lifeguard returns the favor by DDTing Mancini on the ring apron and attacking his opponent on the outside. Both men reenter the ring. Mancini defeats Mr. Lifeguard by submissoin with a cobra clutch.
Singles Match
Jax Rivers def. El Termitas
Paul Priest appears ringside and sits down in the crowd. El Termitas uses incredible speed to maintain an offense early on. Jax Rivers began to match the quick offense and came through the Rip Tide slam and covered for a pinfall victory.
Following the match, Paul Priest slid into the ring with a baseball bat and attacked Jax Rivers from behind, leaving him out cold in the middle of the ring.
Singles Match
Franco Mancini def. Warlock
Both men start off with back and forth offensive moves. Warlock uses a faster offense to counter Mancini's stronger, more rugged offense. Warlock begins to display some explosive offense but is stopped by a vicious series of suplexes and slams by Mancini. Warlock kicks Mancini outside the ring and brutalizes his larger opponent on the outside. After applying the boston crab, Warlock releases the hold and climbs into the ring. Mancini follows and begins to build an offense on Warlock. Mancini tries several pin attempts but Warlock kicks out. Finally, Mancini tries for an STF submissions that forces Warlock to submit.
Singles Match
Paul Priest def. Tiger Johnson
Tiger Johnson deals out a heavy offense early on the match in an attempt to avenge the loss he suffered at the hands of Paul Priest in their first outing. Priest tries to break through but cannot stop the attack. Priest finally gets the upper hand on Riger johnson, keeping him in the corner and using some quick offense. Priest finds himself on the outside of the ropes and is unceremoniously dumped to the outside. Both men brawl outside the ring before coming back inside where Tiger Johnson throws Priest around. Priest starts a comeback and uses a backbreaker submission, forcing Tiger Johnson to submit.
Singles Match
Mr. Lifeguard def. Storm Harrison
Mr. Lifeguard uses an speedy assault early on. Harrison attempts to break through but Lifeguard keeps on him. Mr. Lifeguard works on the legs of Harrison, trying to slow him down and capitalize on the surgically repaired knee. Harrison starts a comeback, keeping Mr. Lifeguard in the corner. Mr. Lifeguard reverses course and starts to dizzy Harrison with a fast offense. Mr. Lifeguard wins by pinfall after hitting the Shallow Water Dive on Harrison.
Tag Team Match
Johnny Young and Jacob Washington def. Bruno Kowalski and Marty Anderson
Kowalski maintains and early lead for his team, controlling the match by keeping Johnny young in the corner. Washington tags in and reverses the tide. Washington and Young use some impressive teamwork to wear down the tag team champions. As the match progresses, Young and Anderson and Kowalski and Washington favor battling each other. Anderson is busted open on the forehead after a violent slam by Johnny Young. The tag team champions continue to fight through the match but Johnny Young forces Marty Anderson to submit to a full nelson.
Triple Threat
Paul Priest def. Tiger Johnson and Warlock
Tiger Johnson and Paul Priest form and early alliance to work on Warlock. The action spills to the outside and all three men attack each other. Tiger Johnson is dropped neck first on the steel steps. Short alliances are made between all men throughout the match before it enters the ring once again. Paul Priest brings a sledge hammer with him to the ring and brutalizes his opponents. A number of near falls excites the crowd. Priest and Warlock both work on their larger opponent. All three men take turns controlling the match. Paul Priest fends off Warlock and pins Tiger Johnson for the victory.
Tag Team Match
(Frederic St. Pierre and Crash Musclegate) def. The Holy Duo (The Filthy Friar and Benjamin the Blessed)
The Holy Duo shows off their teamwork early on, controlling the match. Musclegate tags in St. Pierre who begins an offense on The Filthy Friar. Musclegate goes back and forth with Benjamin in an impressive show of skills by both men. Benjamin the Blessed hangs in the ring with both of his opponents. In the end, Musclegate locks The Filthy Friar into a Camel Clutch for the victory.
Tag Team Match
The Muscle Bombers (Colt and Alex) def. Storm Harrison and Caleb
The Muscle Bombers have a hard time getting out of the gate against Caleb and Storm for the most of the early part of the match. Colt tries to slam Storm through the announce table but is stopped by Caleb. Caleb and Storm appeared to have the upper hand but Alex manages to put Storm in the Torture Rack. Colt stops Caleb from interfering and Storm submits.
Tag Team Match
The 4 Elements (Tommy V. and Marcus) def. Hardcore Adam and Tornado
Tommy V. starts with some strong offense but some smart team offense from Tornado and Adam turn the match in their favor. Tornado shows incredible offense in the ring by himself against both opponents. Marcus attempts to use the announcer's table but Tornado manages to stay away. Tornado tags in Adam, who is unable to capitalize on the momentum. Marcus gets two very close pinfalls against Adam but can't keep the veteran down. In the end, Tommy V. pins Tornado to win the match.
Singles Match
Franco Mancini def. Mr. Lifeguard
Mancini initially comes out strong but Mr. Lifeguard comes back with some fierce hurricanranas. Mancini and Mr. Lifeguard trade slams back and forth but Mancini begins to take control of the match with some strong slams. Mancini locks Mr. Lifeguard with an armbar but Lifeguard manages to break free. Mr. Lifeguard is tossed to the outside and is brought back in. Lifeguard returns the favor by DDTing Mancini on the ring apron and attacking his opponent on the outside. Both men reenter the ring. Mancini defeats Mr. Lifeguard by submissoin with a cobra clutch.
Singles Match
Jax Rivers def. El Termitas
Paul Priest appears ringside and sits down in the crowd. El Termitas uses incredible speed to maintain an offense early on. Jax Rivers began to match the quick offense and came through the Rip Tide slam and covered for a pinfall victory.
Following the match, Paul Priest slid into the ring with a baseball bat and attacked Jax Rivers from behind, leaving him out cold in the middle of the ring.
Singles Match
Franco Mancini def. Warlock
Both men start off with back and forth offensive moves. Warlock uses a faster offense to counter Mancini's stronger, more rugged offense. Warlock begins to display some explosive offense but is stopped by a vicious series of suplexes and slams by Mancini. Warlock kicks Mancini outside the ring and brutalizes his larger opponent on the outside. After applying the boston crab, Warlock releases the hold and climbs into the ring. Mancini follows and begins to build an offense on Warlock. Mancini tries several pin attempts but Warlock kicks out. Finally, Mancini tries for an STF submissions that forces Warlock to submit.
Singles Match
Paul Priest def. Tiger Johnson
Tiger Johnson deals out a heavy offense early on the match in an attempt to avenge the loss he suffered at the hands of Paul Priest in their first outing. Priest tries to break through but cannot stop the attack. Priest finally gets the upper hand on Riger johnson, keeping him in the corner and using some quick offense. Priest finds himself on the outside of the ropes and is unceremoniously dumped to the outside. Both men brawl outside the ring before coming back inside where Tiger Johnson throws Priest around. Priest starts a comeback and uses a backbreaker submission, forcing Tiger Johnson to submit.
Singles Match
Mr. Lifeguard def. Storm Harrison
Mr. Lifeguard uses an speedy assault early on. Harrison attempts to break through but Lifeguard keeps on him. Mr. Lifeguard works on the legs of Harrison, trying to slow him down and capitalize on the surgically repaired knee. Harrison starts a comeback, keeping Mr. Lifeguard in the corner. Mr. Lifeguard reverses course and starts to dizzy Harrison with a fast offense. Mr. Lifeguard wins by pinfall after hitting the Shallow Water Dive on Harrison.
April 3rd 2014 - Developmental League Results from Forged
Ridge def. Pedro Muchacho
Alvarez def. Michael Angel
Thresher def. Killjoy
"Crazy Man" Earl Stevens def. Tattoo Rodeo
Kung Food and The Combatant def. Dr. Pain and Dan Masters
Don Suave def. Ace Holderby
The Bean def. F-Bomb
Alvarez def. Michael Angel
Thresher def. Killjoy
"Crazy Man" Earl Stevens def. Tattoo Rodeo
Kung Food and The Combatant def. Dr. Pain and Dan Masters
Don Suave def. Ace Holderby
The Bean def. F-Bomb
Reaching Critical Mass
[“Crying Like a Bitch” pumps over the PA system as the crowd erupts with cheers. Bruno Kowalski walks out from behind the curtain and the cheers gets louder.]
Jim “The Amp” Johnson: It just got really really loud in here!
WarHead: What?!?
[Bruno has the NRWL Tag Team Championship belt around his waist, and the NRWL Championship over his shoulder. He pauses at the top of the ramp, taps the Tag Team Belt, taps the NRWL belt, and raises it and his arms in the air. The audience roars with approval.]
Jim: It’s deafening in here!!
WarHead: No, I don’t want a root beer!! Thanks though!!
[Bruno walks down to the ring, fist-bumping fans on the way down. He climbs into the ring and takes a mic as the music dies down.]
Bruno: So…..who’s ready for Season 6?!
[Crowd cheers again. After a moment the cheers start dying down, but the audience starts chanting “Bru-no! Bru-no! Bru-no! Bru-no!”]
Jim: The crowd loves the champ!
WarHead: He reminds me of me.
Bruno: Thank you! Wow! Yeah, sounds like you guys are just as anxious as I am. I’ve been looking forward to this for weeks now! I can’t wait to be back where I belong - in this ring wrestling. Are you guys as pumped as I am? ARE YOU GUYS PUMPED?!?
[Crowd cheers loudly in affirmation.]
WarHead: I’d say so.
Bruno: Things are heating up quickly. We haven’t even had a match yet and already there’s a whole bunch of goings-ons! A bunch of guys in the back are already throwing their names into the hat to take a crack at my title. Let’s see, we have…..Johnny Young.
[Crowd cheers at Johnny’s name and starts chanting “John-ny! John-ny!”]
Bruno: …….Hardcore Adam.
[Crowd cheers and starts chanting “HCA! HCA! HCA!”]
Bruno: …….Tiger Johnson.
[Crowd cheers and starts chanting “Ti-ger John-son!” *clap*clap*clapclapclap*]
Bruno: …….Max Destruction.
[crowd boo’s and starts chanting “You sold out! You sold out!”]
Jim: No love for Max from the capacity crowd.
Bruno: …….and John Fraust.
[Crowd cheers loudly and starts chanting “Fraust! Fraust! Fraust! Fraust!”]
Bruno: I think all of them have a legitimate claim at getting a title shot. And you know what? Bring ‘em all on. To those gentlemen I say, I fully expect you to give me all you got. But when the dust settles, I’m walking away from each one of you with this belt!
[“Breathe Into Me” by Red starts playing and Jacob Washington comes out from behind the curtain with a mic. The music fads and he talks as he walks down the ramp.]
Jacob Washington: OK, Bruno. Are you done tooting your horn? Because I while I can’t speak for these people are out here, I can say that everyone in the back is done listening to you.
Jim: What nerve! He isn’t speaking for everyone in the back!
WarHead: Well...let’s hear him out. Maybe he is...
Jacob: Now, I’ll give those guys you mentioned their props. Their all title contenders. I can speak personally that Johnny Young is probably the most talented guy in the business after me. But the fact remains that nobody turned more heads last season than I did! Did you notice how the general consensus is that Season 5 was the NRWL best season ever? That’s because of Jacob Washington!
Jim: That’s not the reason!!!
WarHead: Yeah! The reason was me returning to commentary!
Jim: No it wasn’t!
WarHead: But I took a poll!
[Jacob is at the ring apron. He climbs into the ring and steps up to Bruno.]
Jacob: So, why don’t we cut through all the red tape and get down to brass tacks. People want to see Jacob Washington as the NRWL champion. You did your job as the placeholder champion, but you were NRWL then. I am NRWL...NOW. So, be a good worker and put that title on the line against me!
Jim: Complete disrespect for the champion!!!
WarHead: Well, not “complete.” He could’ve said worse. I probably would’ve.
Bruno: Did you ever stop to think that maybe the reason Season 5 was so popular is because of the champion? [Bruno taps the NRWL belt on his shoulder] There’s a bunch of reasons why the past 2 seasons were so successful. Particularly the influx of new talent. And speaking of which, the line at this belt just got a lot longer, and lot tougher.
Jacob: I know you’re not referring to rabble of HAW guys that just signed.
Bruno: As a matter of fact--
Jacob: Don’t even get me started on them! They have no idea what they signed up for! They probably think this place is the same as it was in Season 1, where guys like WarHead could be champion!
WarHead: Hey!!!
Jacob: Bruno, you and I both know this place is very different. And you and I both know that their caliber of talent doesn’t belong here. I’m just not scared to say it out loud like you are.
Bruno: I think you highly underestimate the talent of the former HAW wrestlers. If you bothered to do your homework and watch some film, you’d know there’s guys that are going to turn heads. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see some of them shoot up the ranks and get a shot at my belt very quickly.
Jacob: Don’t worry Bruno, that won’t be your problem, because that belt will be mine if they do. And when they do, I’ll handle them more easily than I’m going to handle you. Enjoy the rest of your time on top. If I don’t get to you first, Johnny will. Then, you can sit in the locker room and watch the main event for the belt between me and him!
[“Breathe Into Me” starts playing. Jacob drops his mic, taps the NRWL belt and says something inaudible to Bruno whle poking him in the chest. Bruno smirks and holds the belt over his head and the crowd cheers with approval. Jacob smiles and claps sarcastically and walks out of the ring. He walks backwards up the ramp smiling and trash-talking Bruno, who just stands in the ring with the belt high in the air.]
Jim: This season is going to be one for the ages!
WarHead: I can’t remember so much tension before a season. This thing is about to explode!
Jim: I can’t wait to see how everything unfolds! NRWL’s Season 6 is about to begin!!!
[scene fades]
Jim “The Amp” Johnson: It just got really really loud in here!
WarHead: What?!?
[Bruno has the NRWL Tag Team Championship belt around his waist, and the NRWL Championship over his shoulder. He pauses at the top of the ramp, taps the Tag Team Belt, taps the NRWL belt, and raises it and his arms in the air. The audience roars with approval.]
Jim: It’s deafening in here!!
WarHead: No, I don’t want a root beer!! Thanks though!!
[Bruno walks down to the ring, fist-bumping fans on the way down. He climbs into the ring and takes a mic as the music dies down.]
Bruno: So…..who’s ready for Season 6?!
[Crowd cheers again. After a moment the cheers start dying down, but the audience starts chanting “Bru-no! Bru-no! Bru-no! Bru-no!”]
Jim: The crowd loves the champ!
WarHead: He reminds me of me.
Bruno: Thank you! Wow! Yeah, sounds like you guys are just as anxious as I am. I’ve been looking forward to this for weeks now! I can’t wait to be back where I belong - in this ring wrestling. Are you guys as pumped as I am? ARE YOU GUYS PUMPED?!?
[Crowd cheers loudly in affirmation.]
WarHead: I’d say so.
Bruno: Things are heating up quickly. We haven’t even had a match yet and already there’s a whole bunch of goings-ons! A bunch of guys in the back are already throwing their names into the hat to take a crack at my title. Let’s see, we have…..Johnny Young.
[Crowd cheers at Johnny’s name and starts chanting “John-ny! John-ny!”]
Bruno: …….Hardcore Adam.
[Crowd cheers and starts chanting “HCA! HCA! HCA!”]
Bruno: …….Tiger Johnson.
[Crowd cheers and starts chanting “Ti-ger John-son!” *clap*clap*clapclapclap*]
Bruno: …….Max Destruction.
[crowd boo’s and starts chanting “You sold out! You sold out!”]
Jim: No love for Max from the capacity crowd.
Bruno: …….and John Fraust.
[Crowd cheers loudly and starts chanting “Fraust! Fraust! Fraust! Fraust!”]
Bruno: I think all of them have a legitimate claim at getting a title shot. And you know what? Bring ‘em all on. To those gentlemen I say, I fully expect you to give me all you got. But when the dust settles, I’m walking away from each one of you with this belt!
[“Breathe Into Me” by Red starts playing and Jacob Washington comes out from behind the curtain with a mic. The music fads and he talks as he walks down the ramp.]
Jacob Washington: OK, Bruno. Are you done tooting your horn? Because I while I can’t speak for these people are out here, I can say that everyone in the back is done listening to you.
Jim: What nerve! He isn’t speaking for everyone in the back!
WarHead: Well...let’s hear him out. Maybe he is...
Jacob: Now, I’ll give those guys you mentioned their props. Their all title contenders. I can speak personally that Johnny Young is probably the most talented guy in the business after me. But the fact remains that nobody turned more heads last season than I did! Did you notice how the general consensus is that Season 5 was the NRWL best season ever? That’s because of Jacob Washington!
Jim: That’s not the reason!!!
WarHead: Yeah! The reason was me returning to commentary!
Jim: No it wasn’t!
WarHead: But I took a poll!
[Jacob is at the ring apron. He climbs into the ring and steps up to Bruno.]
Jacob: So, why don’t we cut through all the red tape and get down to brass tacks. People want to see Jacob Washington as the NRWL champion. You did your job as the placeholder champion, but you were NRWL then. I am NRWL...NOW. So, be a good worker and put that title on the line against me!
Jim: Complete disrespect for the champion!!!
WarHead: Well, not “complete.” He could’ve said worse. I probably would’ve.
Bruno: Did you ever stop to think that maybe the reason Season 5 was so popular is because of the champion? [Bruno taps the NRWL belt on his shoulder] There’s a bunch of reasons why the past 2 seasons were so successful. Particularly the influx of new talent. And speaking of which, the line at this belt just got a lot longer, and lot tougher.
Jacob: I know you’re not referring to rabble of HAW guys that just signed.
Bruno: As a matter of fact--
Jacob: Don’t even get me started on them! They have no idea what they signed up for! They probably think this place is the same as it was in Season 1, where guys like WarHead could be champion!
WarHead: Hey!!!
Jacob: Bruno, you and I both know this place is very different. And you and I both know that their caliber of talent doesn’t belong here. I’m just not scared to say it out loud like you are.
Bruno: I think you highly underestimate the talent of the former HAW wrestlers. If you bothered to do your homework and watch some film, you’d know there’s guys that are going to turn heads. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see some of them shoot up the ranks and get a shot at my belt very quickly.
Jacob: Don’t worry Bruno, that won’t be your problem, because that belt will be mine if they do. And when they do, I’ll handle them more easily than I’m going to handle you. Enjoy the rest of your time on top. If I don’t get to you first, Johnny will. Then, you can sit in the locker room and watch the main event for the belt between me and him!
[“Breathe Into Me” starts playing. Jacob drops his mic, taps the NRWL belt and says something inaudible to Bruno whle poking him in the chest. Bruno smirks and holds the belt over his head and the crowd cheers with approval. Jacob smiles and claps sarcastically and walks out of the ring. He walks backwards up the ramp smiling and trash-talking Bruno, who just stands in the ring with the belt high in the air.]
Jim: This season is going to be one for the ages!
WarHead: I can’t remember so much tension before a season. This thing is about to explode!
Jim: I can’t wait to see how everything unfolds! NRWL’s Season 6 is about to begin!!!
[scene fades]
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
The Line Is Long
[Jay Phillips is in a backstage interview area with Johnny Young. Johnny is looking at his wrist and adjusting his wrist tape.]
Jay Phillips: Johnny Young, we are starting another great season here in the NRWL. I wanted to get your thoughts on this season and where you think it will take you?
[Johnny looks up from the wrist tape and slides his sunglasses down over his nose a bit to look at Jay.]
Johnny Young: Jay, the last two seasons have been pretty big for The Star Player. I had another championship run, I was involved in some very memorable fights with some great opponents, and I lived up to the title of The Star Player. This season, I have one thing in mind, and that's getting the NRWL Championship around my waist yet again. Bruno Kowalski, you've been a great champion but all title reigns must come to an end. The Star Player is coming to get his belt back.
Jay Phillips: Well, I think the message is quite clear. The Star Player is looking for a shot at the NRWL Championship and --
[Suddenly, Max Destruction steps in to interrupt the interview.]
Max Destruction: Not so fast, Johnny. If there's one guy who should have a title shot, it's me. Bruno can't keep hiding from me forever. He's danced around the issue long enough. That title is mine. Not yours.
[Max looks over at someone else coming into the interview area. John Fraust steps into view and stares down Max and Johnny.]
John Fraust: Both of you will have to wait. I earned my title shot and closed out last season with a hell of a match against Bruno. It took everything he had to stop me. I'm not done with him yet. I've been in this game a long time and I've more than earned another crack at the title.
[Tiger Johnson walks in and looks at Fraust, Johnny, and Max.]
Tiger Johnson: Fraust, I can't disagree. You've earned everyone's respect and I am sure another title opportunity will come your way, but not yet. I've been in this business a lot longer than you and I've overcome every obstacle that has been in my way. No one thought I would be back in the NRWL but here I am. A champion is a man who perseveres. I'm back and I'm here for the NRWL Championship.
[Johnny Young steps in the middle of everyone.]
Johnny Young: Boys, the line to the top is a long one and we aren't the only ones in it. One thing is for certain. There can only be one top dog in this company. Today, it's Bruno Kowalski. I'm telling you right now, I'm going to be back on top. I don't care if I have to go through all of you and the rest of the NRWL locker room. The Star Player is reclaiming his spot. This is my season.
[Johnny walks off, leaving the other three standing there. Jay Phillips appears to be at a loss for words. Max, Tiger, and Fraust are staring at each other.]
Jay Phillips: Well... if nothing else, it's going to be an interesting season.
John Fraust: Yeah. Real interesting...
[Fraust, Tiger and Max walk away in separate directions. Jay adjusts his collar and looks at the camera as the scene fades out.]
Jay Phillips: Johnny Young, we are starting another great season here in the NRWL. I wanted to get your thoughts on this season and where you think it will take you?
[Johnny looks up from the wrist tape and slides his sunglasses down over his nose a bit to look at Jay.]
Johnny Young: Jay, the last two seasons have been pretty big for The Star Player. I had another championship run, I was involved in some very memorable fights with some great opponents, and I lived up to the title of The Star Player. This season, I have one thing in mind, and that's getting the NRWL Championship around my waist yet again. Bruno Kowalski, you've been a great champion but all title reigns must come to an end. The Star Player is coming to get his belt back.
Jay Phillips: Well, I think the message is quite clear. The Star Player is looking for a shot at the NRWL Championship and --
[Suddenly, Max Destruction steps in to interrupt the interview.]
Max Destruction: Not so fast, Johnny. If there's one guy who should have a title shot, it's me. Bruno can't keep hiding from me forever. He's danced around the issue long enough. That title is mine. Not yours.
[Max looks over at someone else coming into the interview area. John Fraust steps into view and stares down Max and Johnny.]
John Fraust: Both of you will have to wait. I earned my title shot and closed out last season with a hell of a match against Bruno. It took everything he had to stop me. I'm not done with him yet. I've been in this game a long time and I've more than earned another crack at the title.
[Tiger Johnson walks in and looks at Fraust, Johnny, and Max.]
Tiger Johnson: Fraust, I can't disagree. You've earned everyone's respect and I am sure another title opportunity will come your way, but not yet. I've been in this business a lot longer than you and I've overcome every obstacle that has been in my way. No one thought I would be back in the NRWL but here I am. A champion is a man who perseveres. I'm back and I'm here for the NRWL Championship.
[Johnny Young steps in the middle of everyone.]
Johnny Young: Boys, the line to the top is a long one and we aren't the only ones in it. One thing is for certain. There can only be one top dog in this company. Today, it's Bruno Kowalski. I'm telling you right now, I'm going to be back on top. I don't care if I have to go through all of you and the rest of the NRWL locker room. The Star Player is reclaiming his spot. This is my season.
[Johnny walks off, leaving the other three standing there. Jay Phillips appears to be at a loss for words. Max, Tiger, and Fraust are staring at each other.]
Jay Phillips: Well... if nothing else, it's going to be an interesting season.
John Fraust: Yeah. Real interesting...
[Fraust, Tiger and Max walk away in separate directions. Jay adjusts his collar and looks at the camera as the scene fades out.]
The New Deathdealers?
[Storm Harrison is standing in the middle of the ring with his bodyguard Caleb at his side. He has a smile on his face and looks very excited.]
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Well WarHead, it was announced on the NRWL website that Storm Harrison had a major announcement concerning Season Six and we are about to hear it. What do you think he has to say?
WarHead: With Storm Harrison you never can tell. One thing I do know is that he is a showman, tried and true. Whatever he's got brewing is going to make headlines.
[Storm reaches up to whisper something to Caleb. He shakes one of his suit sleeves, straightens his tie, and then begins to speak into the microphone in his hand.]
Storm Harrison: Thank you all for being here tonight for this monumental announcement. As you know, this new season is bringing many changes. There are some new faces on the roster. We've got an entire development league starting up to find the next Storm Harrison... not that they will find him, but hey, doesn't hurt to try!
[Storm laughs off mic and jabs Caleb on the arm to join in. Caleb attempts a smile but it looks awkward and appears to hurt his face to even try. Storm shrugs and continues.]
Storm Harrison: Big C here isn't big on the laughs but that's ok. Tonight is his night. He can do whatever he wants. Yes, tonight's announcement is for him! Ten years ago, in the autumn months of 2003, NRWL launched its first season and this man debuting for the first time. Caleb was a member of The Death Dealers, a legendary faction led by Hall of Famer, The Druid.
[The crowd cheers at the mention of The Druid.]
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: The Death Dealers was a powerful trio. Easily one of the most fearful groups in wrestling history.
WarHead: I remember them well, Amp. And who could forget The Druid? One of the most iconic wrestlers in Masters of Wrestling and NRWL history.
Storm Harrison: The Druid helped breed Caleb into the powerful beast he is today. Now, ten years later, Caleb is going to be that mentor to the next generation. He will lead The New Death Dealers to NRWL dominance. The NRWL will be forever changed. A new dark era is upon us.... and it's all thanks to me!
[The crowd reacts, surprisingly, with cheers.]
WarHead: The New Death Dealers? I never saw this one coming. Well done, Stormy. Well done.
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Of course he's taking full credit for this! More importantly, who, exactly, is Caleb going to mentor?
WarHead: That may be the scariest part of this whole thing. It could be anyone.
[Storm puffs out his chest and smiles.]
Storm Harrison: It gets better. The reason for the success of The Death Dealers was because of the immense talent of the group as a whole. I spent good money to get the right talent for this. Tonight, I am proud to be the one to announce Caleb's new partner.
[Storm looks at Caleb and winks. Caleb nods and stands triumphant.]
WarHead: Here we go.
Storm Harrison: I knew exactly who we needed. I watched his matches. I saw how dominant he was in the ring. Caleb and I agreed. This was the man who was going to help take the New Death Dealers to the very top of the NRWL. He's a second generation wrestler. He's got his father's talent and intimidation factor. The new member of the New Death Dealers is so appropriate because he brings this whole thing full circle. The Death Dealers started with The Druid and now it continues.. with his son.
[The crowd begins to react with excitement.]
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Oh my... The Druid's son! WarHead, can you believe this?!?
WarHead: I said it before and I'll say it again. Storm Harrison is making headlines tonight. This is huge, Amp!
[Storm waits a moment for the crowd to settle a little.]
Storm Harrison: So, without further delay. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome... WARLOCK!!!!
[A haunting,powerful, Hollywood blockbuster-style entrance theme begins to play throughout the arena as the lights blink out. A pale purple lighting illuminates the entire stage floor and the ramp to the ring. The effect is otherworldly. A flame ignites on each of the ring posts. Storm Harrison and Caleb are bathed in purple light shining from above. They appear to be pleased. Creepy videos play on the giant screen above the stage. After about a minute, Storm and Caleb look at each other with some concern.]
WarHead: I think something is wrong. Ol' Stormy and "Big C" look a little confused.
[The music stops, the flames on the ring posts die out, the illuminated stage returns to it's normal metal color. The lights come back on. Storm leans outside the ring ropes, visibly upset at someone working the production crew outside the ring. After they speak for a few moments, Storm nods and steps back to the middle of the ring. Jim "The Amp" Johnson and WarHead can be heard trying to hold back laughter at the announcer's table.]
Storm Harrison: Well, Ok. Let's try this again. Ladies and gentlemen. Warlock!!!
[The lights go dark in the arena again. Suddenly, the big screen above the stage turns on showing a view of an alley entrance outside the arena. It's too dark to see in the ring but Storm Harrison can be heard yelling "What are you idiots doing?!?" to someone.]
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Fans, I -- I'm not sure what is happening here. We are just as confused as you ----
WarHead: Something is happening on the screen!
[A black 1938 Rolls Royce Wraith comes barreling around the corner and down the alley. It comes to a halt just in front of a large service door behind the arena. It sits there idling. The sound system in the arena begins to make some pounding bass noise. As the driver's side door of the Wraith opens, a child's voice comes over the sound system.]
Child's Voice: When I grow up I want to be a rock star!
[Rob Zombie's cover of "We're an American Band" begins to blast throughout the arena as the lights come back on. A man steps out of the Wraith, dressed in black, with long white dreadlocks, black face paint and lipstick, and a big smile on his face. His teeth are pointed. Back in the ring, Storm Harrison is fuming. He is screaming at the screen. Caleb looks angrier than he has ever looked before. The crowd is cheering madly.]
WarHead: Is this Warlock? Amp, I don't think this is what Stormy had in mind.
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: The joke's on Storm Harrison and Caleb, I think! Things are getting interesting here at the NRWL Arena. I can barely hear myself. This crowd is making some serious noise!
[Warlock walks into the backstage area and screams "Cooommeee ooonn!!!!" while pumping up people working backstage. The energy is electric. He struts through the hallways toward the stage slapping hands with people along the way. He reaches the back of the stage, grabs a microphone off of a table, and steps out into the arena. The crowd, already cheering loudly, gets even louder as he appears for the first time in person. He stands at the top of the ramp, extends his arms out, throws his head back, and tosses his dreads back and forth behind him while fireworks blow up all over the stage. He looks toward the ring, smirks, and then walks down the ramp.]
Warlock: COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!
[The crowd reacts with more cheers. He walks up the ring steps, grabs the ring post, and hangs off it while pumping his free hand in the air. Warlock steps on the ring apron and quickly climbs through the ropes. He stands there in the ring looking at the fans with a huge smile on his face.]
Storm Harrison: Stop it! Turn off the stupid music! STOP!
[The music stops abruptly. Warlock's smile disappears and he stares at Storm.]
Storm Harrison: What is this? What are you doing? This isn't what we talked about at all! What happened to the mask you were wearing in tribute to your father? The elaborate entrance we had planned? I spent a fortune on the production for your entrance music alone!!! What is the matter with you!
[Warlock smiles and in a loud, gravelly voice, responds]
Warlock: Sorry to disappoint you, Friend-O, but being a brooding, shadowy individual isn't a family trait! That's what people wanted me to be but that's just a bore! But if there is something that runs in the family it's being an opportunist. See, I wanted to get to the NRWL and you provided me a way in. I just wasn't at all interested in doing it the way you wanted! You and your big buddy here can get going. The fans and I have some business to attend to! COME ON!!!!!!
[The crowd begins to cheer again and Warlock walks around the ring pumping up the fans. Caleb steps toward him but Storm quickly puts a hand on his chest and stops him.]
WarHead: This might be the greatest thing I've ever seen. Talk about one of your all time backfires.
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Not for the NRWL, though! Warlock is here and he's already causing the fans to go into a frenzy!
[Storm Harrison says something to Caleb and then, looking at Warlock, smiles.]
Storm Harrison: Warlock. Warlock!
[Warlock suddenly stops cheering with the fans and looks at Storm with an overly dramatic surprised look.]
Storm Harrison: Ok, so I might have overreacted. You want to go about this your own way. I understand. It's just that I want you to understand something first.
[Storm walks up to Warlock, puts an arm around his shoulder and faces the both of them toward the audience.]
Storm Harrison: You don't want to get engaged with these, uh, people. They have no loyalty. They will give you nothing in return. If you want to be successful, you need to stick with the plan. Let me get you the opportunities, let Caleb give you the guidance. It's all for the best.
[Warlock steps away from Storm, looks out at the crowd with a sneer. Then, he smiles and throws a hand at the crowd in a "just kidding!" gesture.]
Warlock: You know, the problem with you, Storm, is that you don't know how to feed off of the energy! Here, give it a try. COME---- [Warlock quickly dodges a boot to the head from Caleb. He hits Caleb with several quick kicks to the chest but is caught from behind in a full nelson by Storm Harrison. Caleb recovers and delivers a body blow punch to Warlock’s midsection. Warlock falls to the mat and Caleb stomps him. Storm joins in.]
Jim “The Amp” Johnson: Warlock is in trouble!
[Caleb picks Warlock up and holds him while Storm slaps his face and yells at him. Storm backs up and prepares for a super kick. As he begins to kick, Warlock slips out of Caleb’s arms and the kick hits Caleb right in the throat. The big man falls to the mat. Storm stares at his bodyguard, stunned. Warlock quickly grabs Storm and DDTs him to the mat. He kicks Storm under the ropes to the floor. Caleb begins to get up and Warlock grabs him by the shoulders and tosses him through the ropes to the outside as well. Warlock’s music begins to play once again and he gets up on the ropes and cheers with the fans.]
WarHead: Well, Warlock got out of trouble on this one but I think he picked the wrong people to piss off.
Jim ”The Amp” Johnson: I’d have to agree with you there, WarHead. Storm Harrison cannot be happy about this turn of events.
[Storm Harrison and Caleb stand on the outside of the ring watching Warlock interact with the fans. Caleb looks at Storm, points to the ring and jabs a thumb into his own chest, signaling that he wanted to get revenge. Harrison nods and looks back to the ring. He begins to smile.]
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Well WarHead, it was announced on the NRWL website that Storm Harrison had a major announcement concerning Season Six and we are about to hear it. What do you think he has to say?
WarHead: With Storm Harrison you never can tell. One thing I do know is that he is a showman, tried and true. Whatever he's got brewing is going to make headlines.
[Storm reaches up to whisper something to Caleb. He shakes one of his suit sleeves, straightens his tie, and then begins to speak into the microphone in his hand.]
Storm Harrison: Thank you all for being here tonight for this monumental announcement. As you know, this new season is bringing many changes. There are some new faces on the roster. We've got an entire development league starting up to find the next Storm Harrison... not that they will find him, but hey, doesn't hurt to try!
[Storm laughs off mic and jabs Caleb on the arm to join in. Caleb attempts a smile but it looks awkward and appears to hurt his face to even try. Storm shrugs and continues.]
Storm Harrison: Big C here isn't big on the laughs but that's ok. Tonight is his night. He can do whatever he wants. Yes, tonight's announcement is for him! Ten years ago, in the autumn months of 2003, NRWL launched its first season and this man debuting for the first time. Caleb was a member of The Death Dealers, a legendary faction led by Hall of Famer, The Druid.
[The crowd cheers at the mention of The Druid.]
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: The Death Dealers was a powerful trio. Easily one of the most fearful groups in wrestling history.
WarHead: I remember them well, Amp. And who could forget The Druid? One of the most iconic wrestlers in Masters of Wrestling and NRWL history.
Storm Harrison: The Druid helped breed Caleb into the powerful beast he is today. Now, ten years later, Caleb is going to be that mentor to the next generation. He will lead The New Death Dealers to NRWL dominance. The NRWL will be forever changed. A new dark era is upon us.... and it's all thanks to me!
[The crowd reacts, surprisingly, with cheers.]
WarHead: The New Death Dealers? I never saw this one coming. Well done, Stormy. Well done.
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Of course he's taking full credit for this! More importantly, who, exactly, is Caleb going to mentor?
WarHead: That may be the scariest part of this whole thing. It could be anyone.
[Storm puffs out his chest and smiles.]
Storm Harrison: It gets better. The reason for the success of The Death Dealers was because of the immense talent of the group as a whole. I spent good money to get the right talent for this. Tonight, I am proud to be the one to announce Caleb's new partner.
[Storm looks at Caleb and winks. Caleb nods and stands triumphant.]
WarHead: Here we go.
Storm Harrison: I knew exactly who we needed. I watched his matches. I saw how dominant he was in the ring. Caleb and I agreed. This was the man who was going to help take the New Death Dealers to the very top of the NRWL. He's a second generation wrestler. He's got his father's talent and intimidation factor. The new member of the New Death Dealers is so appropriate because he brings this whole thing full circle. The Death Dealers started with The Druid and now it continues.. with his son.
[The crowd begins to react with excitement.]
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Oh my... The Druid's son! WarHead, can you believe this?!?
WarHead: I said it before and I'll say it again. Storm Harrison is making headlines tonight. This is huge, Amp!
[Storm waits a moment for the crowd to settle a little.]
Storm Harrison: So, without further delay. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome... WARLOCK!!!!
[A haunting,powerful, Hollywood blockbuster-style entrance theme begins to play throughout the arena as the lights blink out. A pale purple lighting illuminates the entire stage floor and the ramp to the ring. The effect is otherworldly. A flame ignites on each of the ring posts. Storm Harrison and Caleb are bathed in purple light shining from above. They appear to be pleased. Creepy videos play on the giant screen above the stage. After about a minute, Storm and Caleb look at each other with some concern.]
WarHead: I think something is wrong. Ol' Stormy and "Big C" look a little confused.
[The music stops, the flames on the ring posts die out, the illuminated stage returns to it's normal metal color. The lights come back on. Storm leans outside the ring ropes, visibly upset at someone working the production crew outside the ring. After they speak for a few moments, Storm nods and steps back to the middle of the ring. Jim "The Amp" Johnson and WarHead can be heard trying to hold back laughter at the announcer's table.]
Storm Harrison: Well, Ok. Let's try this again. Ladies and gentlemen. Warlock!!!
[The lights go dark in the arena again. Suddenly, the big screen above the stage turns on showing a view of an alley entrance outside the arena. It's too dark to see in the ring but Storm Harrison can be heard yelling "What are you idiots doing?!?" to someone.]
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Fans, I -- I'm not sure what is happening here. We are just as confused as you ----
WarHead: Something is happening on the screen!
[A black 1938 Rolls Royce Wraith comes barreling around the corner and down the alley. It comes to a halt just in front of a large service door behind the arena. It sits there idling. The sound system in the arena begins to make some pounding bass noise. As the driver's side door of the Wraith opens, a child's voice comes over the sound system.]
Child's Voice: When I grow up I want to be a rock star!
[Rob Zombie's cover of "We're an American Band" begins to blast throughout the arena as the lights come back on. A man steps out of the Wraith, dressed in black, with long white dreadlocks, black face paint and lipstick, and a big smile on his face. His teeth are pointed. Back in the ring, Storm Harrison is fuming. He is screaming at the screen. Caleb looks angrier than he has ever looked before. The crowd is cheering madly.]
WarHead: Is this Warlock? Amp, I don't think this is what Stormy had in mind.
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: The joke's on Storm Harrison and Caleb, I think! Things are getting interesting here at the NRWL Arena. I can barely hear myself. This crowd is making some serious noise!
[Warlock walks into the backstage area and screams "Cooommeee ooonn!!!!" while pumping up people working backstage. The energy is electric. He struts through the hallways toward the stage slapping hands with people along the way. He reaches the back of the stage, grabs a microphone off of a table, and steps out into the arena. The crowd, already cheering loudly, gets even louder as he appears for the first time in person. He stands at the top of the ramp, extends his arms out, throws his head back, and tosses his dreads back and forth behind him while fireworks blow up all over the stage. He looks toward the ring, smirks, and then walks down the ramp.]
Warlock: COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!
[The crowd reacts with more cheers. He walks up the ring steps, grabs the ring post, and hangs off it while pumping his free hand in the air. Warlock steps on the ring apron and quickly climbs through the ropes. He stands there in the ring looking at the fans with a huge smile on his face.]
Storm Harrison: Stop it! Turn off the stupid music! STOP!
[The music stops abruptly. Warlock's smile disappears and he stares at Storm.]
Storm Harrison: What is this? What are you doing? This isn't what we talked about at all! What happened to the mask you were wearing in tribute to your father? The elaborate entrance we had planned? I spent a fortune on the production for your entrance music alone!!! What is the matter with you!
[Warlock smiles and in a loud, gravelly voice, responds]
Warlock: Sorry to disappoint you, Friend-O, but being a brooding, shadowy individual isn't a family trait! That's what people wanted me to be but that's just a bore! But if there is something that runs in the family it's being an opportunist. See, I wanted to get to the NRWL and you provided me a way in. I just wasn't at all interested in doing it the way you wanted! You and your big buddy here can get going. The fans and I have some business to attend to! COME ON!!!!!!
[The crowd begins to cheer again and Warlock walks around the ring pumping up the fans. Caleb steps toward him but Storm quickly puts a hand on his chest and stops him.]
WarHead: This might be the greatest thing I've ever seen. Talk about one of your all time backfires.
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Not for the NRWL, though! Warlock is here and he's already causing the fans to go into a frenzy!
[Storm Harrison says something to Caleb and then, looking at Warlock, smiles.]
Storm Harrison: Warlock. Warlock!
[Warlock suddenly stops cheering with the fans and looks at Storm with an overly dramatic surprised look.]
Storm Harrison: Ok, so I might have overreacted. You want to go about this your own way. I understand. It's just that I want you to understand something first.
[Storm walks up to Warlock, puts an arm around his shoulder and faces the both of them toward the audience.]
Storm Harrison: You don't want to get engaged with these, uh, people. They have no loyalty. They will give you nothing in return. If you want to be successful, you need to stick with the plan. Let me get you the opportunities, let Caleb give you the guidance. It's all for the best.
[Warlock steps away from Storm, looks out at the crowd with a sneer. Then, he smiles and throws a hand at the crowd in a "just kidding!" gesture.]
Warlock: You know, the problem with you, Storm, is that you don't know how to feed off of the energy! Here, give it a try. COME---- [Warlock quickly dodges a boot to the head from Caleb. He hits Caleb with several quick kicks to the chest but is caught from behind in a full nelson by Storm Harrison. Caleb recovers and delivers a body blow punch to Warlock’s midsection. Warlock falls to the mat and Caleb stomps him. Storm joins in.]
Jim “The Amp” Johnson: Warlock is in trouble!
[Caleb picks Warlock up and holds him while Storm slaps his face and yells at him. Storm backs up and prepares for a super kick. As he begins to kick, Warlock slips out of Caleb’s arms and the kick hits Caleb right in the throat. The big man falls to the mat. Storm stares at his bodyguard, stunned. Warlock quickly grabs Storm and DDTs him to the mat. He kicks Storm under the ropes to the floor. Caleb begins to get up and Warlock grabs him by the shoulders and tosses him through the ropes to the outside as well. Warlock’s music begins to play once again and he gets up on the ropes and cheers with the fans.]
WarHead: Well, Warlock got out of trouble on this one but I think he picked the wrong people to piss off.
Jim ”The Amp” Johnson: I’d have to agree with you there, WarHead. Storm Harrison cannot be happy about this turn of events.
[Storm Harrison and Caleb stand on the outside of the ring watching Warlock interact with the fans. Caleb looks at Storm, points to the ring and jabs a thumb into his own chest, signaling that he wanted to get revenge. Harrison nods and looks back to the ring. He begins to smile.]
Girl Fight
[Paul Priest is walking into the NRWL Arena where some fans have gathered outside to get some autographs. Paul is not looking to sign autographs but he is looking through the crowd for women. He spots a young, college aged girl in the front of the crowd. He grins and beelines right for her. Some male fans start yelling to him for an autograph. He completely ignores them.]
Paul Priest: Well hello. And who might you be, Miss?
Mandy: My name is Mandy! This is so cool seeing all the wrestlers coming in. Can I get my picture with you?
PP: Absolutely!
Mandy: Excuse me, can you take our picture!
[Another girl in the crowd takes Mandy's camera and waits while Mandy climbs over the metal barricade to join Paul. Mandy and Paul to get in position for a photo. The girl takes the photo and Mandy starts to pull away from Paul but he gently holds her in place. He looks down at her.]
PP: You know, it's early. I can get a headstart on my workout. You can join me if you'd like.
Mandy: Umm... OK? What... what do you do for a workout?
PP: My dear, I don't waste my time with all the lifting machines, heavy bags, and whatever else the other wrestlers use. I maintain a workout regimen of pure, primal cardio. You'd make for a great exercise partner.
[Mandy looks at Paul with a worried look. Suddenly, her eyes catch a glimpse of someone else walking toward the arena entrance. She quickly pushes herself away from Paul and screams with excitement.]
Mandy: Oh! My! GODDD! The news sites were right. He really is here in NRWL!!!
[Mandy gets excited and waves frantically at the man approaching. Other fans in the crowd are also cheering and calling for him.]
Mandy: Jax!!!!
[Jax Rivers smiles and walks over to Mandy. He ignores Paul Priest.]
Jax Rivers: Hey! Somebody knows me around here. I feel special.
[Paul Priest rolls his eyes.]
PP: Excuse me, the fans are supposed to stay on the other side of the barricade.
Mandy: He is a wrestler! He's Jax Rivers, the Ring Warriors World Champion!
[Paul looks Jax Rivers up and down. He laughs.]
PP: Please! This guy is a world champion? Listen, pal. You've got some nerve barging in here. Mandy and I were just about to go inside and make some passionate, raw, animal love.
Mandy: What? Absolutely not.
[Jax looks at Paul with a disgusted look. He looks at Mandy and holds a hand out to her. Mandy takes his hand.]
JR: Listen, Mandy, is it? Stay away from this creep. I'll tell you what. How about I show you around backstage? Meet some of the other wrestlers?
Mandy: I'd love that!
[Mandy frown at Paul and then looks into Jax's eyes and smiles. Together, they go into the arena. Paul stands there, boiling with anger. The girl who took Mandy and Paul's picture is still standing close by. She reaches over the barricade and taps Paul on the shoulder. He glaces back at her.]
Girl: I'll exercise with you, Paul!
[Paul turns his head away from her.]
PP: I don't do consolation prizes.
[Paul walks into the arena alone.]
Paul Priest: Well hello. And who might you be, Miss?
Mandy: My name is Mandy! This is so cool seeing all the wrestlers coming in. Can I get my picture with you?
PP: Absolutely!
Mandy: Excuse me, can you take our picture!
[Another girl in the crowd takes Mandy's camera and waits while Mandy climbs over the metal barricade to join Paul. Mandy and Paul to get in position for a photo. The girl takes the photo and Mandy starts to pull away from Paul but he gently holds her in place. He looks down at her.]
PP: You know, it's early. I can get a headstart on my workout. You can join me if you'd like.
Mandy: Umm... OK? What... what do you do for a workout?
PP: My dear, I don't waste my time with all the lifting machines, heavy bags, and whatever else the other wrestlers use. I maintain a workout regimen of pure, primal cardio. You'd make for a great exercise partner.
[Mandy looks at Paul with a worried look. Suddenly, her eyes catch a glimpse of someone else walking toward the arena entrance. She quickly pushes herself away from Paul and screams with excitement.]
Mandy: Oh! My! GODDD! The news sites were right. He really is here in NRWL!!!
[Mandy gets excited and waves frantically at the man approaching. Other fans in the crowd are also cheering and calling for him.]
Mandy: Jax!!!!
[Jax Rivers smiles and walks over to Mandy. He ignores Paul Priest.]
Jax Rivers: Hey! Somebody knows me around here. I feel special.
[Paul Priest rolls his eyes.]
PP: Excuse me, the fans are supposed to stay on the other side of the barricade.
Mandy: He is a wrestler! He's Jax Rivers, the Ring Warriors World Champion!
[Paul looks Jax Rivers up and down. He laughs.]
PP: Please! This guy is a world champion? Listen, pal. You've got some nerve barging in here. Mandy and I were just about to go inside and make some passionate, raw, animal love.
Mandy: What? Absolutely not.
[Jax looks at Paul with a disgusted look. He looks at Mandy and holds a hand out to her. Mandy takes his hand.]
JR: Listen, Mandy, is it? Stay away from this creep. I'll tell you what. How about I show you around backstage? Meet some of the other wrestlers?
Mandy: I'd love that!
[Mandy frown at Paul and then looks into Jax's eyes and smiles. Together, they go into the arena. Paul stands there, boiling with anger. The girl who took Mandy and Paul's picture is still standing close by. She reaches over the barricade and taps Paul on the shoulder. He glaces back at her.]
Girl: I'll exercise with you, Paul!
[Paul turns his head away from her.]
PP: I don't do consolation prizes.
[Paul walks into the arena alone.]
Dark Blood
[Jay Phillips is walking backstage speaking with someone from the production crew.]
Jay Phillips: ...and it should be a great season. I don't think I've ever been more excited!
[Jay throws his arms out in excitement and bumps into the back of a man wearing a black hoodie and jeans. Jay looks at the man and apologizes. The hooded man turns his head and Jay gasps.]
JP: Mark Blood! I- We haven't seen you in months! Everyone thought you left the company. Good to see you here.
[Mark Blood just stares at Jay. Jay Phillips looks a bit nervous.]
JP: Mark? You are back... right?
[Mark curls his lip slightly, turns, and walks down the hall, away from Jay. Jay stands there watching Mark. He looks at the production assistant standing next to him and shrugs.]
JP: That was strange...
Jay Phillips: ...and it should be a great season. I don't think I've ever been more excited!
[Jay throws his arms out in excitement and bumps into the back of a man wearing a black hoodie and jeans. Jay looks at the man and apologizes. The hooded man turns his head and Jay gasps.]
JP: Mark Blood! I- We haven't seen you in months! Everyone thought you left the company. Good to see you here.
[Mark Blood just stares at Jay. Jay Phillips looks a bit nervous.]
JP: Mark? You are back... right?
[Mark curls his lip slightly, turns, and walks down the hall, away from Jay. Jay stands there watching Mark. He looks at the production assistant standing next to him and shrugs.]
JP: That was strange...
Major Announcement from Storm Harrison
NRWL learned that Storm Harrison has a major announcement for the fans and is expected to make that announcement prior to tomorrow's Season Six opener.
We spoke to Storm Harrison and he had this to say:
We don't know what Storm Harrison has in store but from what little he has shared, it could be a hint that he is bringing back a former NRWL wrestler. He is responsible for bringing Caleb back so it wouldn't be the first time. Stay tuned to NRWL for the official announcement!
We spoke to Storm Harrison and he had this to say:
All I can say is that things are coming full circle. It's a special time in the wrestling business. NRWL is a decade old and going strong. It's bigger than ever before. Despite this, I, Storm Harrison, am going to infuse some legacy to this bright future I speak of. It's going to be huge... and you have me to thank! You're welcome.
We don't know what Storm Harrison has in store but from what little he has shared, it could be a hint that he is bringing back a former NRWL wrestler. He is responsible for bringing Caleb back so it wouldn't be the first time. Stay tuned to NRWL for the official announcement!
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