[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.]
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
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!
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Noninvasive Invasion
[The scene fades in showing eight men
standing side by side backstage. A familiar NRWL face, Mr. Lifeguard,
steps forward]
Mr. Lifeguard: Hello NRWL! Remember me?
I'm your old pal, Mr. Lifeguard! You're probably wondering right now
“Mr. Lifeguard, where oh where have you been?” Well that's an
easy answer! Saving lives of course! But when I wasn't at the beach
rescuing people from dangerous waters, I was wrestling in my father's
company, HAW! Unfortunately...my father was thrown from the top of a
building and had company power seized from him, and I failed in my
attempt to get the company back resulting in many wrestlers being
fired! But have no fear! I took some of my fellow unemployed
wrestlers, and I'm bringing them here to NRWL! Let's go down the line
and meet some of them!
[Lifeguard approaches an Italian man]
Mr. Lifeguard: Right here is none other
than Franco Mancini! Franco has had some-
Franco Mancini: Shut up! I had a pretty
good gig on when I was with HAW until you screwed everything up! I
mean, the pay I was getting there? Couldn't be beat! I was a three
time World champion! Life was good! …..But you know what?
NRWL...that's got a little bit more name recognition. That's more
opportunity for me, and I seize opportunity! The NRWL needs fresh
blood, and I will provide that. So you guys...you better watch out!
Mr. Lifeguard: Ah, Franco! That's the
fighting spirit, good job! Next in line, we have my great friend
making his return to NRWL, El Termitas!
El Termitas: Debut.
Mr. Lifeguard: Excuse me?
El Termitas: Making my debut.
Mr. Lifeguard: Of course! My good
friend, El Termitas, making his NRWL debut!
El Termitas: Thank you Lifeguard. And
while I've never worked here before, I've always been a fan of the
NRWL! I'm looking forward to getting in the ring with everyone in
this roster, from legends to new, undiscovered talent in development!
Maybe I'll end up capturing the NRWL championship, maybe I'll team up
with my pal Mr. Lifeguard and capture the tag titles, or maybe I'll
just put on entertaining matches for the fans! At the end of the day,
I'm just going to enjoy this experience!
Mr. Lifeguard: Unless you get a career
ending injury! Moving on down the line, we have Benjamin the Blessed,
and The Filthy Friar, The Holy Duo! How do you guys feel about
joining the NRWL?
Benjamin: We feel hope. Hope for the
planet. With The Holy Duo wrestling again, we can destroy the world's
sinners, one match at a time. A wrestler is a cruel man. Focusing on
brutalizing an opponent, until they are left to drown in their own
blood. And what for? A piece of gold. Greed runs rampant in this
company! Unfortunately for humanity, violence can only be ended BY
violence. We will end the reign of the sinners, and we will begin a
new age of peace. Di te incolumem custodiant.
Mr. Lifeguard: We may need El Termitas
to translate that Spanish for us! Lastly, we have a strange group of
people, Crash MuscleGate, Frederic St. Pierre, and Lovable Liam! I'm
glad to see the three of you guys made it!
Crash: We didn't have a choice!
Everywhere I went, people were asking me two questions: “Crash, can
you tell me the secret ingredient in your protein shake?” and
“Crash, when are you and the MuscleGang coming back?” Well the
answer to those questions are “No!” and “Now!” I'm back, and
my cardio is off the charts! Frederic, how would you describe my
cardio before?
Frederic: Magnifique!
Crash: Exactly! And now, it's perfect!
I've got my two workout partners, and we're ready to show some new
folks what we do!
Frederic: I echo the sentiments of mon
ami. And I also warn the NRWL roster...beware of stereotypes. One may
view moi, as a cowardly Frenchman. One may view this HAW roster
as...rejects. We are not. We are to be taken seriously. If you fail
to do that, you will be in for a surprise.
Liam: Exactly! Look at the muscles on
these boys here! They are sooooo strong! I've wrestled everyone standing here, and I can safely say, the things they can do to you in the ring, you'll remember for a long time to come! But I also agree with El Termitas! I want to wrestle everyone I can! I'll take on all comers!
Mr. Lifeguard: Wow, what a show of confidence from Lovable Liam! You just gotta love him! Well NRWL, we hope you're ready for us! It's going to be a good season!
[Mr. Lifeguard waves goodbye as the camera fades to black]
Mr. Lifeguard: Wow, what a show of confidence from Lovable Liam! You just gotta love him! Well NRWL, we hope you're ready for us! It's going to be a good season!
[Mr. Lifeguard waves goodbye as the camera fades to black]
Hardcore Aspirations
[Jay Phillips is standing in the interview area]
Jay: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest, Hardcore Adam.
[Adam steps into the scene]
Jay: Adam, let me first say that I am a big fan and huge admirer of yours. You’ve had a storied career in wrestling and you are, for all intents and purposes, guaranteed NRWL Hall of Fame induction whenever you decide to retire.
Adam: Thanks for kind words, Jay.
Jay: You’ve been a staple in this company for quite some time now, yet unfortunately you’ve only held 1 title - the tag team title back in Season 1 with Mike Blood. And even then, it was a short-lived reign.
Adam: Yeah, I think it lasted a whole hour or so, didn’t it?
Jay: You weren’t even beaten for the belt. Mike Blood’s retirement vacated your tag team title.
Adam: Yeah, it kinda sucks. But I knew going in that it was Mike’s last match. I don’t hold anything against him. I’m happy he got to go out a champion, and I’m proud to have helped him do that. But it still stings having a title stripped from you instead of being bested for it.
Jay: Since then, you’ve had some incredible matches, but haven’t really had any sort of title shot, have you?
Adam: Not in recent memory, no. The closest I got was last season’s Fatal 4-Way for #1 contender.
Jay: Any thoughts on the upcoming Season 6?
Adam: Yes. I don’t know how much more time I have in this business. It’s a young man’s game, and my body reminds me of that after every match. The clock’s ticking, so I’m going to come out swinging for the fences. I want one last crack at the gold. And I’m going to do all that I can to get myself a shot at it.
Jay: Thank you very much Hardcore Adam. Best of luck to you this season! We’ll all be watching anxiously and I personally will be pulling for you.
Adam: Thanks, Jay.
Jay: Tune in this Thursday night as Hardcore Adam and the rest of the NRWL roster kick off Season 6! See you there!
[scene fades out]
Jay: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest, Hardcore Adam.
[Adam steps into the scene]
Jay: Adam, let me first say that I am a big fan and huge admirer of yours. You’ve had a storied career in wrestling and you are, for all intents and purposes, guaranteed NRWL Hall of Fame induction whenever you decide to retire.
Adam: Thanks for kind words, Jay.
Jay: You’ve been a staple in this company for quite some time now, yet unfortunately you’ve only held 1 title - the tag team title back in Season 1 with Mike Blood. And even then, it was a short-lived reign.
Adam: Yeah, I think it lasted a whole hour or so, didn’t it?
Jay: You weren’t even beaten for the belt. Mike Blood’s retirement vacated your tag team title.
Adam: Yeah, it kinda sucks. But I knew going in that it was Mike’s last match. I don’t hold anything against him. I’m happy he got to go out a champion, and I’m proud to have helped him do that. But it still stings having a title stripped from you instead of being bested for it.
Jay: Since then, you’ve had some incredible matches, but haven’t really had any sort of title shot, have you?
Adam: Not in recent memory, no. The closest I got was last season’s Fatal 4-Way for #1 contender.
Jay: Any thoughts on the upcoming Season 6?
Adam: Yes. I don’t know how much more time I have in this business. It’s a young man’s game, and my body reminds me of that after every match. The clock’s ticking, so I’m going to come out swinging for the fences. I want one last crack at the gold. And I’m going to do all that I can to get myself a shot at it.
Jay: Thank you very much Hardcore Adam. Best of luck to you this season! We’ll all be watching anxiously and I personally will be pulling for you.
Adam: Thanks, Jay.
Jay: Tune in this Thursday night as Hardcore Adam and the rest of the NRWL roster kick off Season 6! See you there!
[scene fades out]
Season 6 Announcement
[Scene opens to Mr. Charles standing in front of a black curtain that has red and yellow trim]
Mr. Charles: Hello to all NRWL fans. I’m Mr. Charles, CEO of the NRWL. I am pleased to announce that the sixth season of the NRWL will commence this Thursday night. Season five was quite a season, wasn’t it? It brought us so many dramatic interactions, several highly entertaining matches, quite a few jaw-dropping moments, and some unanswered questions. Have we seen the last of the Sons of Darkness? What’s next for John Fraust? Will The 4 Elements take back the Tag Team belts? What’s next for Mark Blood? Mr. Sunderland and I are eagerly looking forward to those answers and everything season six brings us. We hope you join us for the ride. It’s going to be a good one!
Thank you
[scene fades]
Mr. Charles: Hello to all NRWL fans. I’m Mr. Charles, CEO of the NRWL. I am pleased to announce that the sixth season of the NRWL will commence this Thursday night. Season five was quite a season, wasn’t it? It brought us so many dramatic interactions, several highly entertaining matches, quite a few jaw-dropping moments, and some unanswered questions. Have we seen the last of the Sons of Darkness? What’s next for John Fraust? Will The 4 Elements take back the Tag Team belts? What’s next for Mark Blood? Mr. Sunderland and I are eagerly looking forward to those answers and everything season six brings us. We hope you join us for the ride. It’s going to be a good one!
Thank you
[scene fades]
Friday, November 15, 2013
Left With Questions
[Jay Phillips is standing outside of Fraust's dressing room.]
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: And we're going backstage right now with Jay Phillips who is hoping to get a word from Fraust following his defeat against NRWL Champion, Bruno Kowalski.
WarHead: Not the smartest idea, Jim, but I never did consider Jay an Einstein.
Jay Phillips: Well guys, I'm standing here outside of Fraust's dressing room. I hear some kind of conversation behind the door but I can't make out who he is talking to. I knocked on the door just a moment ago but got no response. Guys, I don't know if I'm going to get this interview right now. Maybe we'll come back and--wait--
[The dressing room door opens and a man wearing old, faded jeans, and a black hoodie steps out. The man turns his head to Jay and casually pulls the hood from his head. It is Mark Blood.]
WarHead: Whoa! That's the last person I'd expect to see coming out of Fraust's dressing room.
[Jay looks at Mark Blood, confused.]
Jay Phillips: Mark Blood! What are you doing here?
Mark Blood: If you are here for an interview, I don't think he's interested in talking right now.
[Jay looks into the dressing room but only catches a glimpse of Fraust closing the door.]
Jay Phillips: I'm a little confused, Mark. Why are you here?
Mark Blood: Listen, I have to go.
[Mark pulls the hood back over his head.]
Mark Blood: See you around sometime.
[Mark Blood walks down the hall and out of a door into the parking lot.]
Jay Phillips: Sometime? Did he... Did he just walk out of the NRWL? What's going on? Guys.... back to you.
[A camera shows Jim and WarHead at the announce table.]
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: I'm not sure what we just saw. There's a lot of questions here. I just hope that we get answers.
WarHead: Strange, for sure. Something just happened between these two. From the way Mark Blood looked and talked, I think he's a goner.
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: I sure hope not. He's a great young talent who has put a lot of time and energy into the NRWL. Something doesn't feel right about this.
WarHead: Maybe Fraust could provide some answers but I wouldn't count on him being very forthcoming.
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Perhaps we'll get that answer in Season Six.
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: And we're going backstage right now with Jay Phillips who is hoping to get a word from Fraust following his defeat against NRWL Champion, Bruno Kowalski.
WarHead: Not the smartest idea, Jim, but I never did consider Jay an Einstein.
Jay Phillips: Well guys, I'm standing here outside of Fraust's dressing room. I hear some kind of conversation behind the door but I can't make out who he is talking to. I knocked on the door just a moment ago but got no response. Guys, I don't know if I'm going to get this interview right now. Maybe we'll come back and--wait--
[The dressing room door opens and a man wearing old, faded jeans, and a black hoodie steps out. The man turns his head to Jay and casually pulls the hood from his head. It is Mark Blood.]
WarHead: Whoa! That's the last person I'd expect to see coming out of Fraust's dressing room.
[Jay looks at Mark Blood, confused.]
Jay Phillips: Mark Blood! What are you doing here?
Mark Blood: If you are here for an interview, I don't think he's interested in talking right now.
[Jay looks into the dressing room but only catches a glimpse of Fraust closing the door.]
Jay Phillips: I'm a little confused, Mark. Why are you here?
Mark Blood: Listen, I have to go.
[Mark pulls the hood back over his head.]
Mark Blood: See you around sometime.
[Mark Blood walks down the hall and out of a door into the parking lot.]
Jay Phillips: Sometime? Did he... Did he just walk out of the NRWL? What's going on? Guys.... back to you.
[A camera shows Jim and WarHead at the announce table.]
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: I'm not sure what we just saw. There's a lot of questions here. I just hope that we get answers.
WarHead: Strange, for sure. Something just happened between these two. From the way Mark Blood looked and talked, I think he's a goner.
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: I sure hope not. He's a great young talent who has put a lot of time and energy into the NRWL. Something doesn't feel right about this.
WarHead: Maybe Fraust could provide some answers but I wouldn't count on him being very forthcoming.
Jim "The Amp" Johnson: Perhaps we'll get that answer in Season Six.
A Veteran Returns
Early in Season Five, wrestling veteran Tiger Johnson was injured in a NRWL Championship title match against then-champion, Ash. Tiger's injury appeared to be career threatening at the time. The NRWL moved forward, keeping a place for Tiger in the event he could return to action. We are pleased to announce that Tiger Johnson has been cleared to return to the ring and will be a part of the Season Six roster.
Speaking of his return, Tiger wanted to thank the fans and the NRWL for continuing to believe in him.
Tiger Johnson suffered a neck injury after Ash dropped him with two consecutive Fan's Favorite Finishers. Initially, NRWL doctors believed that it could be career threatening, however, within a few weeks, the prognosis had changed and with proper rehabilitation Tiger could return to action. Despite the injury coming at the hands of Ash, Tiger says he holds no ill will for the popular wrestling star.
NRWL and its fans are pleased to welcome Tiger Johnson back. Tiger, see you soon in Season Six!
Speaking of his return, Tiger wanted to thank the fans and the NRWL for continuing to believe in him.
"It was hard to sit at home and watch this incredible season go by and knowing I couldn't be a part of it. As I watched the audience throughout the season, it meant so much to me to see the fans still holding signs for me. Whenever I was out in public, a fan would always come up to me and ask when I was coming back. Mr. Charles and Mr. Sunderland, as well as everyone at NRWL, was so supportive of me throughout my recovery. It was that support and my love for the wrestling business that drove me to get back into ring shape and come back better than ever. I am eager to get back in the ring."
Tiger Johnson suffered a neck injury after Ash dropped him with two consecutive Fan's Favorite Finishers. Initially, NRWL doctors believed that it could be career threatening, however, within a few weeks, the prognosis had changed and with proper rehabilitation Tiger could return to action. Despite the injury coming at the hands of Ash, Tiger says he holds no ill will for the popular wrestling star.
"Ash was defending the NRWL Championship and gave it his all. What happened to me is what could happen anytime we step into that ring. I'm just happy to be back. I had an opportunity to capture the NRWL Championship. I wasn't successful but I feel the hunger for gold now more than ever. I will climb back up the ranks and I get an opportunity once again."
NRWL and its fans are pleased to welcome Tiger Johnson back. Tiger, see you soon in Season Six!
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.]
Season Finale Event Results for November 14th 2013
For the final event of Season Five, the NRWL put together a card to showcase and celebrate the great action throughout the season and to settle some scores before the beginning of Season Six, which is right around the corner!!!
No DQ Falls Count Anywhere Match
J.T. Crusher vs. Crawford
Two of NRWL's big men face one on one to start off the show. Both men show off their strength for the crowd Crusher slowly begins to chip away at his larger opponent.Crusher surprised everyone with his strength by suplexing and slamming his larger opponent to wear him down. Crawford made a comeback, throwing Crusher around. Crusher managed to break out of a camel clutch by simply standing with Crawford on his back and slamming him to the mat. Crawford got the upperhand again, superplexing Crusher from the top turnbuckle and hitting the Bionic Elbow to his dazed opponent. Crawford pins J.T. Crusher for the win.
Winner: Crawford
Before the next match, a commotion backstage brings cameras to a backstage hallway where Tommy V. and Marty Anderson are brawling. Both men fight feverishly. Tommy throws Marty against some storage crates. Marty Slams a door in Tommy's face. Tommy ends the fight by throwing Marty against the crates and driving a knee into his skull. Marty falls to the concrete motionless.
Street Sweeper vs Lord J Slam Match
Lord J. vs Slam Jackson
Lord J is backstage talking to Jay Phillips about how much he loves to slam. Slam Jackson appears and says that slam is in his name and that he loves to slam more. Lord J. takes issue to this statement and both men agree to meet in the ring to find out who has the better finisher.
Early int he match, Slam Jackson tosses Lord J out of the ring and kicks him off hte apron when he tries to get back in. Both men fight back and forth Lord J. begins to use a more aggressive attack, using punches, kicks, and headbutts. Slam uses his speed advantage to get an upperhand, finishing with a vicious super kick to Lord J's jaw. Lord J, seemingly unaffected, gets up and catches an attempted kick by Slam, turning it into a Lord J. Slam. Lord J picks up the win.
Winner: Lord J
Triple Threat Match
Mark Blood vs. Paul Priest vs. John Austin Baker
This Triple Threat match is a highlight match to show off some of the great young talent in NRWL. All three show off great in ring skills from the start. The action is chaotic Every time someone pulls off an impressive move, the third man in the match cuts in. Baker and Priest team up for a double gut buster on Mark Blood and then immediately attack each other. Paul Priest attempts a pin on John Austin Baker but Mark Blood breaks it up with a vicious elbow drop. Blood and Baker kick Priest in the corner. Priest manages a sleeper hold on Baker but it i broken up by Mark Blood. Blood drives Priest's head to the mat with a DDT that burst's his forehead wide open.
Baker goes outside the ring and grabs a chair. Priest comes out of the ring after him and is promptly beaten with the chair. All three men take the action outside. Blood slams Baker on the outside and Priest drives Baker through the steel steps. Blood and Priest re-enter the ring. Baker enters the ring and starts to fight with both men. Priest slides out of the ring to get a weapon but Mark Blood DDTs John Austin Baker to the mat and pins him for the win.
Winner: Mark Blood
Tag Team Match
Jacob Washington and Johnny Young vs. The 4 Elements (Max Destruction and Marcus)
Jacob Washington and Johnny Young return as a tag team to take on two members of The 4 Elements. Jacob and Max start things out in the ring. Jacob tags to Johnny early in the match and works on Max. Max is caught in the Slam of the Nite but Marcus breaks up the pin. Max tries to make a tag but Johnny prevents him time and time again. Max hits the Maximum Destroyer on Johnny and goes for a pin but it is kicked out of. Max tags in Marcus. Johnny tags in Jacob. Jacob and Marcus both show off some impressive moves but Jacob takes the lead in the match, slamming Marcus with Jacob's Ladder. Max breaks the pin attempt. Jacob continues his attack and drives Marcus to the mat with a spinebuster followed by a second Jacob's Ladder. Jacob pins Marcus for the victory.
Winners: Jacob Washington and Johnny Young
Extreme Rules Match
"Hardcore" Adam vs. Caleb
"Hardcore" Adam has some hardware at his disposal in his match against the monster, Caleb. Adam surprises everyone by winning a trading of punches to start the match. Caleb is thrown outside the ring and tries to retrieve a weapon but Adam stops him and slams him outside the ring. The action returns inside the ring where Adam shows off osme impressive strength by powerbombing Caleb. Caleb comes back with some big power moves, including a chokeslam. Adam comes a comeback but is caught in a Fall to Hell Powerbomb. Caleb attempts a pin but Adam kicks out. Caleb climbs outside the ring and grabs a kendo stick. He attacks Adam with the stick but Adam comes back with an assault followed by a Hardcore Throwdown. Adam goes for a pin but Caleb kicks out. Caleb exits the ring and returns with a mop. He attacks Adam with the mop but Adam manages to grab it and use it against Caleb. Caleb manages to get the upperhand on Adam, driving him to the mat with another Fall to Hell Powerbomb. Caleb pins Adam for the victory.
Winner: Caleb
Last Man Standing Match
Ash vs. Storm Harrison
Ash and Storm Harrison have a long standing rivalry throughout Season Five starting with an appearance on the Storm Watch talk show. Despite their animosity for each other, they never met in the ring until tonight.
Ash, releasing a lot of pent up aggression, takes the early lead in the match, wearing down Storm with a face paced offense. Ash works on Storm's good knee, hoping to slow Storm down. Storm makes a comeback but is thwarted by Ash who slams Storm to the mat with the Fan's Favorite Finisher. Storm gets up and the men continue to fight. Storm tries to slow the pace of the match. Storm surprises Ash with an Unprettier.but Ash gets up quickly and continues a vicious assault. Storm comes back with a reverse DDT followed by a running forearm smash. Ash avoids a clothesline by Storm and counters with a Fan's Favorite Finisher. Ash stands over his opponent and counts to ten with the fans to pick up the victory.
Winner: Ash
Steel Cage Match
Tornado vs. Katsutoshi
After Leiko interfered in their first encounter, Tornado demanded a steel cage match for the rematch to ensure it is kept one on one. Both men go back and forth, showing off their impressive ring skills. Katsutoshi begins to take control of the match, wearing down Tornado. Tornado tries to break the momentum but Katsutoshi's speed keeps advantage keeps him firmly in control. Katsutoshi tries to climb the cage but is ripped off by Tornado. Tornado begins an offense but Katsutoshi delivers the Mighty Head Kick and climbs out of the cage before Tornado can get to him.
Winner: Katsutoshi
NRWL Championship Title Match
KO Match
John Fraust vs. Bruno Kowalski (c)
John Fraust earned a title shot against Bruno Kowalski by winning a six man ladder match at the previous event. Throughout his long, illustrious career, he has never had an opportunity to fight for the NRWL Championship and has vowed to win it. Bruno Kowalski, the proud champion, respects Fraust as a legend but has no intention of losing his belt.
Bruno Kowalski strikes first with punches and back hand but Fruast answers back. Both men go back and forth, reversing holds, trading blows. Fraust begins to mount and offense with suplexes and corner strikers. Bruno answers back with some strong blows to Fraust's head, trying to wear him down for a knockout. Bruno delivers a hanging throatbreaker followed by PX3. Fraust manages to get up and answers back with The Ice Pick. Bruno tries to make Fraust pass out from a submission but it is not effective. Fraust answers back with a sleeper that is not effective. Bruno goe for a strong kidney shot to Fraust. Fraust answers back with one of his own. Bruno starts a furious assault to try and knockout his legendary opponent including another PX3. Bruno is cuaght in a brutal clothesline followed by a spike piledriver. Both men begint o grapple and reverse each other's holds. Fraust slams Bruno and goes for a big vertical suplex.
Fraust hits another Ice Pick and tries to follow up for a second but Bruno reverses it. Both men show off some impressive technical wrestling. Bruno smashes Fraust with another PX3 but Fraust continues to stand up. Fraust, gushing blood, continues the fight to the champion. Fraust surprises Bruno with another Ice Pick but Bruno manages to get up. Bruno puts Fraust in a backbreaker submission to try and make him pass out but he fights out of it. Fraust punches Bruno in the face several times and splits the champ's forehead open. Both men are bleeding profusely. Bruno catches Fraust in a facebuster and knocks the legend out cold. Bloodied and battered, the champion retains his title.
Winner: Bruno Kowalski
And with that, we conclude another great season of NRWL. Don't worry, unlike previous seasons, we won't be taking a break. In fact, we are about to shake things up a bit! Next up is our Hall of Fame ceremony where we will induct several of the NRWL's greatest competitors. After the Hall of Fame, we officially roll right into Season Six. Your favorite stars will be here, along with some new and returning ones. We are very excited for what comes next so stay tuned!
No DQ Falls Count Anywhere Match
J.T. Crusher vs. Crawford
Two of NRWL's big men face one on one to start off the show. Both men show off their strength for the crowd Crusher slowly begins to chip away at his larger opponent.Crusher surprised everyone with his strength by suplexing and slamming his larger opponent to wear him down. Crawford made a comeback, throwing Crusher around. Crusher managed to break out of a camel clutch by simply standing with Crawford on his back and slamming him to the mat. Crawford got the upperhand again, superplexing Crusher from the top turnbuckle and hitting the Bionic Elbow to his dazed opponent. Crawford pins J.T. Crusher for the win.
Winner: Crawford
Before the next match, a commotion backstage brings cameras to a backstage hallway where Tommy V. and Marty Anderson are brawling. Both men fight feverishly. Tommy throws Marty against some storage crates. Marty Slams a door in Tommy's face. Tommy ends the fight by throwing Marty against the crates and driving a knee into his skull. Marty falls to the concrete motionless.
Street Sweeper vs Lord J Slam Match
Lord J. vs Slam Jackson
Lord J is backstage talking to Jay Phillips about how much he loves to slam. Slam Jackson appears and says that slam is in his name and that he loves to slam more. Lord J. takes issue to this statement and both men agree to meet in the ring to find out who has the better finisher.
Early int he match, Slam Jackson tosses Lord J out of the ring and kicks him off hte apron when he tries to get back in. Both men fight back and forth Lord J. begins to use a more aggressive attack, using punches, kicks, and headbutts. Slam uses his speed advantage to get an upperhand, finishing with a vicious super kick to Lord J's jaw. Lord J, seemingly unaffected, gets up and catches an attempted kick by Slam, turning it into a Lord J. Slam. Lord J picks up the win.
Winner: Lord J
Triple Threat Match
Mark Blood vs. Paul Priest vs. John Austin Baker
This Triple Threat match is a highlight match to show off some of the great young talent in NRWL. All three show off great in ring skills from the start. The action is chaotic Every time someone pulls off an impressive move, the third man in the match cuts in. Baker and Priest team up for a double gut buster on Mark Blood and then immediately attack each other. Paul Priest attempts a pin on John Austin Baker but Mark Blood breaks it up with a vicious elbow drop. Blood and Baker kick Priest in the corner. Priest manages a sleeper hold on Baker but it i broken up by Mark Blood. Blood drives Priest's head to the mat with a DDT that burst's his forehead wide open.
Baker goes outside the ring and grabs a chair. Priest comes out of the ring after him and is promptly beaten with the chair. All three men take the action outside. Blood slams Baker on the outside and Priest drives Baker through the steel steps. Blood and Priest re-enter the ring. Baker enters the ring and starts to fight with both men. Priest slides out of the ring to get a weapon but Mark Blood DDTs John Austin Baker to the mat and pins him for the win.
Winner: Mark Blood
Tag Team Match
Jacob Washington and Johnny Young vs. The 4 Elements (Max Destruction and Marcus)
Jacob Washington and Johnny Young return as a tag team to take on two members of The 4 Elements. Jacob and Max start things out in the ring. Jacob tags to Johnny early in the match and works on Max. Max is caught in the Slam of the Nite but Marcus breaks up the pin. Max tries to make a tag but Johnny prevents him time and time again. Max hits the Maximum Destroyer on Johnny and goes for a pin but it is kicked out of. Max tags in Marcus. Johnny tags in Jacob. Jacob and Marcus both show off some impressive moves but Jacob takes the lead in the match, slamming Marcus with Jacob's Ladder. Max breaks the pin attempt. Jacob continues his attack and drives Marcus to the mat with a spinebuster followed by a second Jacob's Ladder. Jacob pins Marcus for the victory.
Winners: Jacob Washington and Johnny Young
Extreme Rules Match
"Hardcore" Adam vs. Caleb
"Hardcore" Adam has some hardware at his disposal in his match against the monster, Caleb. Adam surprises everyone by winning a trading of punches to start the match. Caleb is thrown outside the ring and tries to retrieve a weapon but Adam stops him and slams him outside the ring. The action returns inside the ring where Adam shows off osme impressive strength by powerbombing Caleb. Caleb comes back with some big power moves, including a chokeslam. Adam comes a comeback but is caught in a Fall to Hell Powerbomb. Caleb attempts a pin but Adam kicks out. Caleb climbs outside the ring and grabs a kendo stick. He attacks Adam with the stick but Adam comes back with an assault followed by a Hardcore Throwdown. Adam goes for a pin but Caleb kicks out. Caleb exits the ring and returns with a mop. He attacks Adam with the mop but Adam manages to grab it and use it against Caleb. Caleb manages to get the upperhand on Adam, driving him to the mat with another Fall to Hell Powerbomb. Caleb pins Adam for the victory.
Winner: Caleb
Last Man Standing Match
Ash vs. Storm Harrison
Ash and Storm Harrison have a long standing rivalry throughout Season Five starting with an appearance on the Storm Watch talk show. Despite their animosity for each other, they never met in the ring until tonight.
Ash, releasing a lot of pent up aggression, takes the early lead in the match, wearing down Storm with a face paced offense. Ash works on Storm's good knee, hoping to slow Storm down. Storm makes a comeback but is thwarted by Ash who slams Storm to the mat with the Fan's Favorite Finisher. Storm gets up and the men continue to fight. Storm tries to slow the pace of the match. Storm surprises Ash with an Unprettier.but Ash gets up quickly and continues a vicious assault. Storm comes back with a reverse DDT followed by a running forearm smash. Ash avoids a clothesline by Storm and counters with a Fan's Favorite Finisher. Ash stands over his opponent and counts to ten with the fans to pick up the victory.
Winner: Ash
Steel Cage Match
Tornado vs. Katsutoshi
After Leiko interfered in their first encounter, Tornado demanded a steel cage match for the rematch to ensure it is kept one on one. Both men go back and forth, showing off their impressive ring skills. Katsutoshi begins to take control of the match, wearing down Tornado. Tornado tries to break the momentum but Katsutoshi's speed keeps advantage keeps him firmly in control. Katsutoshi tries to climb the cage but is ripped off by Tornado. Tornado begins an offense but Katsutoshi delivers the Mighty Head Kick and climbs out of the cage before Tornado can get to him.
Winner: Katsutoshi
NRWL Championship Title Match
KO Match
John Fraust vs. Bruno Kowalski (c)
John Fraust earned a title shot against Bruno Kowalski by winning a six man ladder match at the previous event. Throughout his long, illustrious career, he has never had an opportunity to fight for the NRWL Championship and has vowed to win it. Bruno Kowalski, the proud champion, respects Fraust as a legend but has no intention of losing his belt.
Bruno Kowalski strikes first with punches and back hand but Fruast answers back. Both men go back and forth, reversing holds, trading blows. Fraust begins to mount and offense with suplexes and corner strikers. Bruno answers back with some strong blows to Fraust's head, trying to wear him down for a knockout. Bruno delivers a hanging throatbreaker followed by PX3. Fraust manages to get up and answers back with The Ice Pick. Bruno tries to make Fraust pass out from a submission but it is not effective. Fraust answers back with a sleeper that is not effective. Bruno goe for a strong kidney shot to Fraust. Fraust answers back with one of his own. Bruno starts a furious assault to try and knockout his legendary opponent including another PX3. Bruno is cuaght in a brutal clothesline followed by a spike piledriver. Both men begint o grapple and reverse each other's holds. Fraust slams Bruno and goes for a big vertical suplex.
Fraust hits another Ice Pick and tries to follow up for a second but Bruno reverses it. Both men show off some impressive technical wrestling. Bruno smashes Fraust with another PX3 but Fraust continues to stand up. Fraust, gushing blood, continues the fight to the champion. Fraust surprises Bruno with another Ice Pick but Bruno manages to get up. Bruno puts Fraust in a backbreaker submission to try and make him pass out but he fights out of it. Fraust punches Bruno in the face several times and splits the champ's forehead open. Both men are bleeding profusely. Bruno catches Fraust in a facebuster and knocks the legend out cold. Bloodied and battered, the champion retains his title.
Winner: Bruno Kowalski
And with that, we conclude another great season of NRWL. Don't worry, unlike previous seasons, we won't be taking a break. In fact, we are about to shake things up a bit! Next up is our Hall of Fame ceremony where we will induct several of the NRWL's greatest competitors. After the Hall of Fame, we officially roll right into Season Six. Your favorite stars will be here, along with some new and returning ones. We are very excited for what comes next so stay tuned!
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Bruno Responds!
[Jay Phillips is in the interview area with Bruno Kowalksi. Bruno has the NRWL Tag Team Championship around his waist and the NRWL Championship draped over his shoulder.]
Jay: I’m here with the NRWL and Tag Team Champion, Bruno Kowalksi! Bruno, thanks for joining me tonight. Let me start by saying that it’s hard to think of anyone who’s had as much success as you in--not only the fifth season of the NRWL, but in NRWL history. You’ve been on a tear all season, and now you are--if my memory serves me correctly--the first multi-title holder in NRWL history!
Bruno: Thanks Jay. Yeah, not too shabby, right?
NRWL: Considering the legends who have come through this company, you’ve done something they weren’t able to. Let me just name a few: WarHead, Cujo, The Bean, The Druid, Dave Smith, Flawless Fred, Mike Blood, and…your opponent tonight, Fraust.
Bruno: Well, that’s a fair statement, Jay. But it’s also fair to say they’ve done things I haven’t. For example, each one of those guys are household names and Hall of Fame material. I’m not in either of those categories yet. But I will certainly strive to be.
NRWL: Let’s talk Fraust for a minute. I had an….uh…..opportunity, shall we say?....to interview him the other day. And in the Fraust-way, he brought a new approach to that. He’s saying that holding NRWL title is the last hurdle he has to clear in his wrestling career and this is his first shot at the main title in any federation he’s been in.
Bruno: I can see how that can make someone--not bitter, but aggressively determined. I was a fan of his and enjoyed watching him perform in the WFW and IRW. Every match he was in, he made it must-see. His name became synonymous with “hardcore.” And at the time, that was the path he chose, and unfortunately he was never given his due by being awarded a title shot for all his blood and sweat.
Jay: That’s kind of the inverse of you, isn’t it? This is the first big place you’ve worked and you got your shot and won it.
Bruno: I earned my shot, and I took it. Just as Fraust as earned his spot. But bad news for him, my reign has just started and isn’t ending tonight.
Jay: And other words for Fraust?
Bruno: [looks into camera] Fraust. I respect you for the legend that you are and I respect all that you’ve accomplished in your career. However, once we’re in the ring and bell sounds, you are no longer a legend, you are an enemy. While you’re fighting for some group of fans that you consider special because they backed you throughout your career, including after a lot of questionable decisions and behavior, I on the other hand am fighting for ALL the NRWL fans, old and new, past and present, with me or against me.
[Bruno holds the NRWL Championship belt right up to the camera.]
Bruno: You see it? You want this? You want to be NRWL Champion?
[Bruno drapes it over his other shoulder and taps it on the faceplate.]
Bruno: It’s right here. Come take it off me, if you can. I dare you.
[Bruno walks off camera.]
Jay: I don’t know about you, ladies and gentlemen, but I can not WAIT for this match!!!
[scene ends]
Jay: I’m here with the NRWL and Tag Team Champion, Bruno Kowalksi! Bruno, thanks for joining me tonight. Let me start by saying that it’s hard to think of anyone who’s had as much success as you in--not only the fifth season of the NRWL, but in NRWL history. You’ve been on a tear all season, and now you are--if my memory serves me correctly--the first multi-title holder in NRWL history!
Bruno: Thanks Jay. Yeah, not too shabby, right?
NRWL: Considering the legends who have come through this company, you’ve done something they weren’t able to. Let me just name a few: WarHead, Cujo, The Bean, The Druid, Dave Smith, Flawless Fred, Mike Blood, and…your opponent tonight, Fraust.
Bruno: Well, that’s a fair statement, Jay. But it’s also fair to say they’ve done things I haven’t. For example, each one of those guys are household names and Hall of Fame material. I’m not in either of those categories yet. But I will certainly strive to be.
NRWL: Let’s talk Fraust for a minute. I had an….uh…..opportunity, shall we say?....to interview him the other day. And in the Fraust-way, he brought a new approach to that. He’s saying that holding NRWL title is the last hurdle he has to clear in his wrestling career and this is his first shot at the main title in any federation he’s been in.
Bruno: I can see how that can make someone--not bitter, but aggressively determined. I was a fan of his and enjoyed watching him perform in the WFW and IRW. Every match he was in, he made it must-see. His name became synonymous with “hardcore.” And at the time, that was the path he chose, and unfortunately he was never given his due by being awarded a title shot for all his blood and sweat.
Jay: That’s kind of the inverse of you, isn’t it? This is the first big place you’ve worked and you got your shot and won it.
Bruno: I earned my shot, and I took it. Just as Fraust as earned his spot. But bad news for him, my reign has just started and isn’t ending tonight.
Jay: And other words for Fraust?
Bruno: [looks into camera] Fraust. I respect you for the legend that you are and I respect all that you’ve accomplished in your career. However, once we’re in the ring and bell sounds, you are no longer a legend, you are an enemy. While you’re fighting for some group of fans that you consider special because they backed you throughout your career, including after a lot of questionable decisions and behavior, I on the other hand am fighting for ALL the NRWL fans, old and new, past and present, with me or against me.
[Bruno holds the NRWL Championship belt right up to the camera.]
Bruno: You see it? You want this? You want to be NRWL Champion?
[Bruno drapes it over his other shoulder and taps it on the faceplate.]
Bruno: It’s right here. Come take it off me, if you can. I dare you.
[Bruno walks off camera.]
Jay: I don’t know about you, ladies and gentlemen, but I can not WAIT for this match!!!
[scene ends]
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
For The Faithful
[Jay Phillips opens a dressing room door and finds the room in total darkness. He creeps in.]
Jay Phillips: Fraust? Are you in here?
[Jay looks back at the camera.]
Jay Phillips: He must not be here yet. He was supposed to be in his dressing room for an interview. I guess he's running late. I ---
[Jay is pulled into the darkness. The camera man steps in on instinct alone. After a few moments, a single light bulb overhead clicks on and Jay is standing right underneath it. He appears visibly shaken. A shadowy figure stands just outside the light.]
???: Relax, Jay. You're fine.
[The figure steps into the light, revealing the person to be Fraust.]
Fraust: You wanted an interview.
Jay Phillips: Yes. I wanted to ask you about your feelings going into the NRWL Championship match against Bruno Kowalski.... Why is it so dark in here?
Fraust: Because the lights aren't on.
Jay Phillips: Right. So, at the final event for this season, you are stepping into the ring against Bruno Kowalski, the NRWL Champion. You have earned many accolades over the years. You were the longest reigning NRWL Division 2 Champion, you were a member of the legendary You Suck! stable, you redefined the hardcore match in WFW and IRW. You are even an NRWL Hall of Famer. One thing you never captured was the NRWL Championship. How does it feel to get that opportunity, finally, after all these years?
[There is a long pause. Fraust just stares at Jay with a scowl. Finally, his scowl fades and he takes a deep breath.]
Fraust: I've had a unique career. I've been one of the most famous NRWL wrestlers in history, and yet, I'm also something of a black sheep. In the WFW and IRW, people loved watching my matches. I was one of the most popular guys in those companies. When I came to the NRWL, it was the same thing. I was always near the main event.. but I never really was the main event. You know what I mean? WFW, IRW, NRWL... I never really had a shot at the big one.
Jay Phillips: Why do you think that is?
Fraust: I never played the game. I always did my thing. Guys who catered to the audience, had a larger than life persona, they were the ones who were the focus. Mike Blood pulled me aside, tried to remake me into someone else so I could fit that mold, but it didn't work. So... I walked away.
[Jay is about to speak but Fraust holds his hand up.]
Fraust: Don't. Before you say anything, ask anything, let me be clear. No, I don't feel sorry for myself. Not anymore. I accepted my fate. You really, truly, can't deny that there is any accomplishment higher than the NRWL Hall of Fame. In time, I learned that. I was happy with the career I made for myself.
Jay Phillips: Then... why did you come back?
[Fraust looks at the camera and points into it.]
Fraust: Them. Not for the young, fresh NRWL fans. I don't fight for them. I'm talking about the people who rooted for me in WFW. The ones who paid to see me in IRW. The ones who were let down when I left NRWL after Season Two. After all these years, after simply vanishing, I felt it necessary to come back and keep fighting for them. Was getting an opportunity at the NRWL Championship something I had in mind? Truthfully, no, not really. But that opportunity is here now.
[Fraust lowers his brow and stares deep into the camera.]
Fraust: Bruno, you've done well for yourself in your career. You've been a worthy NRWL Champion. But it's a title reign about to come to an end. For every old school Fraust fan out there in the audience, it's time for them to get the champion they always hoped to have. I look forward to our match... but you shouldn't.
[Fraust turns and walks away from the small bloom of light in the room, leaving Jay standing there alone.]
Jay Phillips: Well, it sounds like Fraust is ready for his match. Fans, I have a feeling this match is going to a memorable finish to Season Five's competition. I'm going to be watching this one closely.
[Fraust's arm appears in view again to click the light bulb off.]
Fraust: Time to go, Jay.
Jay Phillips: ....How do I get out of here...?
Jay Phillips: Fraust? Are you in here?
[Jay looks back at the camera.]
Jay Phillips: He must not be here yet. He was supposed to be in his dressing room for an interview. I guess he's running late. I ---
[Jay is pulled into the darkness. The camera man steps in on instinct alone. After a few moments, a single light bulb overhead clicks on and Jay is standing right underneath it. He appears visibly shaken. A shadowy figure stands just outside the light.]
???: Relax, Jay. You're fine.
[The figure steps into the light, revealing the person to be Fraust.]
Fraust: You wanted an interview.
Jay Phillips: Yes. I wanted to ask you about your feelings going into the NRWL Championship match against Bruno Kowalski.... Why is it so dark in here?
Fraust: Because the lights aren't on.
Jay Phillips: Right. So, at the final event for this season, you are stepping into the ring against Bruno Kowalski, the NRWL Champion. You have earned many accolades over the years. You were the longest reigning NRWL Division 2 Champion, you were a member of the legendary You Suck! stable, you redefined the hardcore match in WFW and IRW. You are even an NRWL Hall of Famer. One thing you never captured was the NRWL Championship. How does it feel to get that opportunity, finally, after all these years?
[There is a long pause. Fraust just stares at Jay with a scowl. Finally, his scowl fades and he takes a deep breath.]
Fraust: I've had a unique career. I've been one of the most famous NRWL wrestlers in history, and yet, I'm also something of a black sheep. In the WFW and IRW, people loved watching my matches. I was one of the most popular guys in those companies. When I came to the NRWL, it was the same thing. I was always near the main event.. but I never really was the main event. You know what I mean? WFW, IRW, NRWL... I never really had a shot at the big one.
Jay Phillips: Why do you think that is?
Fraust: I never played the game. I always did my thing. Guys who catered to the audience, had a larger than life persona, they were the ones who were the focus. Mike Blood pulled me aside, tried to remake me into someone else so I could fit that mold, but it didn't work. So... I walked away.
[Jay is about to speak but Fraust holds his hand up.]
Fraust: Don't. Before you say anything, ask anything, let me be clear. No, I don't feel sorry for myself. Not anymore. I accepted my fate. You really, truly, can't deny that there is any accomplishment higher than the NRWL Hall of Fame. In time, I learned that. I was happy with the career I made for myself.
Jay Phillips: Then... why did you come back?
[Fraust looks at the camera and points into it.]
Fraust: Them. Not for the young, fresh NRWL fans. I don't fight for them. I'm talking about the people who rooted for me in WFW. The ones who paid to see me in IRW. The ones who were let down when I left NRWL after Season Two. After all these years, after simply vanishing, I felt it necessary to come back and keep fighting for them. Was getting an opportunity at the NRWL Championship something I had in mind? Truthfully, no, not really. But that opportunity is here now.
[Fraust lowers his brow and stares deep into the camera.]
Fraust: Bruno, you've done well for yourself in your career. You've been a worthy NRWL Champion. But it's a title reign about to come to an end. For every old school Fraust fan out there in the audience, it's time for them to get the champion they always hoped to have. I look forward to our match... but you shouldn't.
[Fraust turns and walks away from the small bloom of light in the room, leaving Jay standing there alone.]
Jay Phillips: Well, it sounds like Fraust is ready for his match. Fans, I have a feeling this match is going to a memorable finish to Season Five's competition. I'm going to be watching this one closely.
[Fraust's arm appears in view again to click the light bulb off.]
Fraust: Time to go, Jay.
Jay Phillips: ....How do I get out of here...?
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Event Results for October 22nd 2013
Paul Priest vs Crawford
Blaming Crawford for a failed attempt to court a member of the NRWL production crew, Paul Priest demanded a match against the fan favorite hillbilly. Paul Priest imitially beat down Crawford in his quest for revenge, however, the big man used his size advantage to turn things around. Paul Priest tried to finish off Crawford with a pin attempt but a rope break kept Crawford in the match. Priest took the action to the outside and dropped Crawford to the floor with a reverse DDT. Back in the ring, Priest continued his assault. Crawford came back with a flurry of elbows to the head. Crawford got caught in a powerslam, followed by an Angel Smasher. Paul covered for the pin and won the match.
Winner: Paul Priest
Tornado vs. Mark Blood
Tornado and Mark Blood squared off in a showcase of the second generation talent coming up through the NRWL ranks. Tornado started the match with a burst of energetic attacks that was quickly matched by Mark Blood. After some back and forth, Tornado takes control of the match with a strike based attack.After showing off shades of his father's famous lightning punches, he followed up with his downburst finisher. Mark Blood kicked out of the pin attempt. Blood attempted a comeback using a slam based offense. Blood continues his attack by focusing on Tornado's head. Tornado tries to slow things down with an abdominal stretch but it is reversed into a hip toss. Mark Blood slams Tornado with a lifting facebuster slam and pinned him for the victory.
Winner: Mark Blood
Extreme Rules Match
"Hardcore" Adam vs. Storm Harrison
In a rematch from their first encounter, "Hardcore" Adam was looking to put Storm Harrison in his place. After their first match, Adam tried to help Storm up off the mat in a show of respect as it appeared Storm was injured. Storm responded by hitting Adam with a low blow and then doing jumping jacks in the ring.
The match started with a classic collar and elbow tie up. The early stages of the match went back and forth. "Hardcore" Adam tried to use a fan's replica championship belt on Storm Harrison but it was wrestled away from him.
Storm Harison used a chair to savegely beat Adam. Adam tried to get a weapon of his own but Storm stole a crutch from an injured fan and used it to stop Adam.
The match devolved into a vicious fight using crutches, sledge hammers, ladders, chairs, mops, and even a fan's cup of soda. Storm threw Adam through the steel steps. Adam responded by using the steps as a weapon against Storm. Adam leveled his opponent with a Hardcore Throwdown on the concrete floor where there was no padding.
Storm Harrison managed to get back to the ring with a crutch in hand. Hardcore Adam joined him in the ring, dodged a switch of the crutch and locked Harrison in for another ride in the Hardcore Throwdown. Adam pinned Storm for the victory and got his revenge.
Winner: "Hardcore" Adam
Lord J vs. Caleb
Wanting to make an impact, the man who loves to slam challenged a much bigger rival in Caleb. Showing he fears no man, Lord J showed off some of his best slams against the big monster. Caleb answered with his own. Caleb keeps Lord J on the mat but he comes back with a great back suplex. Caleb responded with a huge boot to the face and a "Fall to Hell" power bomb. Lord J came back with a Lord J Slam. Caleb kicks out of a pin attempt. Lord J attempts another Lord J slam but it is blocked and answered with another Fall to Hell. Lord J fights back and controls the match, displaying incredible strength with a choke powerbomb. The momentum swings back and forth. After a huge punch that knocked Lord J to the mat, Caleb used a third Fall to Hell. He pinned his opponent for the win.
Winner: Caleb
Triple Threat Match
J.T. Crusher vs. John Austin Austin vs. Slam Jackson
J.T. Crusher and Slam Jackson have unfinished business while John Austin Baker is finally happy to get a match that doesn't involve his cousin, Crawford. The three men were pitted against each other in a triple threat match. All three men go at each other in the early stages of the match.
John Austin Baker showed off an impressive wrestling skill early on. Crusher showcased his power moves. Slam Jackson showed off his flashy attacks. As the match progressed, Baker found himself on the receiving end of the majority of the offense. Crusher delivered two jackhammer suplex slams. Slam Jackson hit a big Street Sweeper slam. Crusher delivers a big slam to Baker and goes for a pin while Slam Jackson is interacting with the crowd. He is unable to get to the pin attempt in time and J.T. Crusher wins the match.
Winner: J.T. Crusher
Tag Team Championship Match
Bruno Kowalski and Marty Anderson vs. Tommy V. and Marcus
The newly crowned NRWL Tag Team Champions have their first title defense against Marty Anderson and the NRWL Champion, Bruno Kowalski.
Bruno and Tommy start the match for their teams. Bruno maintains early lead and Marty tags in to continue the dominance. Marty delivers Marcus to the mat with a huge superplex and tags in Bruno to continue the attack. Marcus manages to get back to his partner for a tag and the 4 Elements use their excellent team skills to bring the momentum in their favor.
Marty tags in Bruno who mounts an offense on Tommy V, culminating with a PX3. a pin attempt is blocked due to a rope break. Marcus slam Bruno in the Marc of Perfection but Bruno kicks out of a pin in two. Both teams showing signs of fatigue but continue to fight with passion and great teamwork.
Late in the match, Marty tags in Bruno who explodes from the corner and takes out Marcus and Tommy V who is standing on the apron. Bruno drops Marcus with a facebuster and pins him for the win.
The new champions celebrate in the ring. Marty Anderson holds his first title in the NRWL while Bruno Kowalski is the first man in NRWL history to hold the NRWL Championship and the Tag Team Championship at the same time.
Winners: Bruno Kowalski and Marty Anderson
Number One Contender Six Man Ladder Match
Ash vs. Katsutoshi vs. Johnny Young vs. Max Destruction vs. Jacob Washington vs. John Fraust
NRWL Champion Bruno Kowalski announced to fans that his next opponent would be the winner of a six man ladder match. The potential number one contenders were a mix of up and coming stars, former champions, and legends.
Three men immediately go outside for ladders. Within ten seconds, the ring is just a whirlwind of steel, muscle, and bone. Katsutoshi and Max fight on top of a ladder. Katsutoshi falls off but the ladder is tipped over before Max can get to the contract. The chaos continues with all men trying to get up a ladder and reach the contract. Johnny young brings in a chair and uses it on his opponents. John Fraust hits a big tombstone piledriver on Johnny while Ash throws a ladder out of the ring. Katsutoshi and Jacob Washington both climb the ladder but it is tipped over by Ash. Another ladder is setup and Max Destruction and Fraust both climb it. Fraust punches Max off and he spills to the floor. Taking the opportunity, Fraust unhooks the briefcase holding the contract and grabs hold of it as the ladder is pushed and he falls to the mat, clutching the briefcase against his chest and winning the match.
Fraust celebrates in the ring and leaves the ring to prepare himself for his title shot.
Winner: John Fraust
Blaming Crawford for a failed attempt to court a member of the NRWL production crew, Paul Priest demanded a match against the fan favorite hillbilly. Paul Priest imitially beat down Crawford in his quest for revenge, however, the big man used his size advantage to turn things around. Paul Priest tried to finish off Crawford with a pin attempt but a rope break kept Crawford in the match. Priest took the action to the outside and dropped Crawford to the floor with a reverse DDT. Back in the ring, Priest continued his assault. Crawford came back with a flurry of elbows to the head. Crawford got caught in a powerslam, followed by an Angel Smasher. Paul covered for the pin and won the match.
Winner: Paul Priest
Tornado vs. Mark Blood
Tornado and Mark Blood squared off in a showcase of the second generation talent coming up through the NRWL ranks. Tornado started the match with a burst of energetic attacks that was quickly matched by Mark Blood. After some back and forth, Tornado takes control of the match with a strike based attack.After showing off shades of his father's famous lightning punches, he followed up with his downburst finisher. Mark Blood kicked out of the pin attempt. Blood attempted a comeback using a slam based offense. Blood continues his attack by focusing on Tornado's head. Tornado tries to slow things down with an abdominal stretch but it is reversed into a hip toss. Mark Blood slams Tornado with a lifting facebuster slam and pinned him for the victory.
Winner: Mark Blood
Extreme Rules Match
"Hardcore" Adam vs. Storm Harrison
In a rematch from their first encounter, "Hardcore" Adam was looking to put Storm Harrison in his place. After their first match, Adam tried to help Storm up off the mat in a show of respect as it appeared Storm was injured. Storm responded by hitting Adam with a low blow and then doing jumping jacks in the ring.
The match started with a classic collar and elbow tie up. The early stages of the match went back and forth. "Hardcore" Adam tried to use a fan's replica championship belt on Storm Harrison but it was wrestled away from him.
Storm Harison used a chair to savegely beat Adam. Adam tried to get a weapon of his own but Storm stole a crutch from an injured fan and used it to stop Adam.
The match devolved into a vicious fight using crutches, sledge hammers, ladders, chairs, mops, and even a fan's cup of soda. Storm threw Adam through the steel steps. Adam responded by using the steps as a weapon against Storm. Adam leveled his opponent with a Hardcore Throwdown on the concrete floor where there was no padding.
Storm Harrison managed to get back to the ring with a crutch in hand. Hardcore Adam joined him in the ring, dodged a switch of the crutch and locked Harrison in for another ride in the Hardcore Throwdown. Adam pinned Storm for the victory and got his revenge.
Winner: "Hardcore" Adam
Lord J vs. Caleb
Wanting to make an impact, the man who loves to slam challenged a much bigger rival in Caleb. Showing he fears no man, Lord J showed off some of his best slams against the big monster. Caleb answered with his own. Caleb keeps Lord J on the mat but he comes back with a great back suplex. Caleb responded with a huge boot to the face and a "Fall to Hell" power bomb. Lord J came back with a Lord J Slam. Caleb kicks out of a pin attempt. Lord J attempts another Lord J slam but it is blocked and answered with another Fall to Hell. Lord J fights back and controls the match, displaying incredible strength with a choke powerbomb. The momentum swings back and forth. After a huge punch that knocked Lord J to the mat, Caleb used a third Fall to Hell. He pinned his opponent for the win.
Winner: Caleb
Triple Threat Match
J.T. Crusher vs. John Austin Austin vs. Slam Jackson
J.T. Crusher and Slam Jackson have unfinished business while John Austin Baker is finally happy to get a match that doesn't involve his cousin, Crawford. The three men were pitted against each other in a triple threat match. All three men go at each other in the early stages of the match.
John Austin Baker showed off an impressive wrestling skill early on. Crusher showcased his power moves. Slam Jackson showed off his flashy attacks. As the match progressed, Baker found himself on the receiving end of the majority of the offense. Crusher delivered two jackhammer suplex slams. Slam Jackson hit a big Street Sweeper slam. Crusher delivers a big slam to Baker and goes for a pin while Slam Jackson is interacting with the crowd. He is unable to get to the pin attempt in time and J.T. Crusher wins the match.
Winner: J.T. Crusher
Tag Team Championship Match
Bruno Kowalski and Marty Anderson vs. Tommy V. and Marcus
The newly crowned NRWL Tag Team Champions have their first title defense against Marty Anderson and the NRWL Champion, Bruno Kowalski.
Bruno and Tommy start the match for their teams. Bruno maintains early lead and Marty tags in to continue the dominance. Marty delivers Marcus to the mat with a huge superplex and tags in Bruno to continue the attack. Marcus manages to get back to his partner for a tag and the 4 Elements use their excellent team skills to bring the momentum in their favor.
Marty tags in Bruno who mounts an offense on Tommy V, culminating with a PX3. a pin attempt is blocked due to a rope break. Marcus slam Bruno in the Marc of Perfection but Bruno kicks out of a pin in two. Both teams showing signs of fatigue but continue to fight with passion and great teamwork.
Late in the match, Marty tags in Bruno who explodes from the corner and takes out Marcus and Tommy V who is standing on the apron. Bruno drops Marcus with a facebuster and pins him for the win.
The new champions celebrate in the ring. Marty Anderson holds his first title in the NRWL while Bruno Kowalski is the first man in NRWL history to hold the NRWL Championship and the Tag Team Championship at the same time.
Winners: Bruno Kowalski and Marty Anderson
Number One Contender Six Man Ladder Match
Ash vs. Katsutoshi vs. Johnny Young vs. Max Destruction vs. Jacob Washington vs. John Fraust
NRWL Champion Bruno Kowalski announced to fans that his next opponent would be the winner of a six man ladder match. The potential number one contenders were a mix of up and coming stars, former champions, and legends.
Three men immediately go outside for ladders. Within ten seconds, the ring is just a whirlwind of steel, muscle, and bone. Katsutoshi and Max fight on top of a ladder. Katsutoshi falls off but the ladder is tipped over before Max can get to the contract. The chaos continues with all men trying to get up a ladder and reach the contract. Johnny young brings in a chair and uses it on his opponents. John Fraust hits a big tombstone piledriver on Johnny while Ash throws a ladder out of the ring. Katsutoshi and Jacob Washington both climb the ladder but it is tipped over by Ash. Another ladder is setup and Max Destruction and Fraust both climb it. Fraust punches Max off and he spills to the floor. Taking the opportunity, Fraust unhooks the briefcase holding the contract and grabs hold of it as the ladder is pushed and he falls to the mat, clutching the briefcase against his chest and winning the match.
Fraust celebrates in the ring and leaves the ring to prepare himself for his title shot.
Winner: John Fraust
The J-Transfer - 10/22/2013
[scene opens to Jay Phillips on the J-Transfer set]
Jay: Hi everyone, I’m Jay Phillips and welcome to the J-Transfer! Your source to the latest in NRWL happenings! Well, we’re down to the wire to the next show and we got quite a card lined up for you. Everyone is anxiously awaiting to watch the main event, which is a 6-Man Ladder Match for the #1 contendership and shot at Bruno Kowalski’s championship belt at the next show. Contestants are red-hot Katsutoshi, former NRWL champion Ash, the head-turning Jacob Washington, two-time former NRWL champion Johnny Young, hall-of-famer and legend John Fraust, and the explosive Max Destruction. I know who I’m pulling for, but can’t wait to see the outcome!
We also know that the NRWL Tag Team championship is on the line in the co-main event as NRWL Champion tries to add more gold to his name by tagging up again with tournament partner Marty Anderson. Together, they take on The 4 Elements members Marcus and Tommy V.
We have recently learned that Paul Priest was awarded a match against the husky Crawford. Paul seemed less-than-pleased at the apparent “Crawford-blocking” being done which Paul claims, and I quote, “cost him a night of illicit passion.”
Some other matches that were inked at the last second include:
A the battle of the 2nd Generation stars, Mark Blood vs. Tornado. Both men whose fathers were legends in their time, and both whom, unfortunately, have kind of stumbled out of the gate. Also noteworthy is that both men can tend to be somewhat fiery. Let’s hope both competitors keep it clean.
And speaking of keeping it clean, “Hardcore” Adam is being given a shot for revenge after the dirty low-blow by Storm Harrison after their last match. Adam was quoted in saying “If you’re not going to keep it clean, then we’ll keep it hardcore!” revealing their match to be an Extreme Rules match. Storm Harrison was very angry and just shoved me out of the way by my face when I asked for a comment.
Also, we have Lord J calling out the monster, Caleb. Here’s a snippet from the interview…
[scene cuts to Lord J ranting]
“...and I came back for one thing - to show that I’m the best. I don’t want to make friends. I don’t want to have ‘good, technical matches.’ I want to smash people down to the canvas so hard they can’t breathe! I might not have the marketable look or gift of the gab as some of the other faces of the franchise around here, so to get attention, I find the biggest badass in the fed, and beat the holy hell out of him. And that badass is Caleb. Caleb! Your return is going to be short lived! Next week, when you wake up and wonder what the hell happened, you’ll be old news and whoever the NRWL champion is, he’ll be seriously rethinking his career choice!”
[cut back to Jay.]
Jay: Strong words from the man who loves to slam. I’ve also just been told that the Lord J/Caleb match is No DQ Fall Count Anywhere. Should be a good one!
And finally, the last signed match might actually steal the show. A Triple Threat match between J. T. Crusher, John Austin Baker, and the leader of Slamnation, Slam Jackson. This match can be quite the vaulting point for all of these men. Crusher might be able to extract some revenge on Slam for the “motorcycle incident.” Slam Jackson, with a strong showing, can easily put himself back into title contention and try to make another grab at the gold. And Baker finally gets away from his cousin to compete as a single wrestler, where winning could propel him up the ranks very quickly.
Things are shaping up nicely as the end of Season 5 draws near, which will culminate at the Hall of Fame event to close out the season. I’m very much looking forward to that. It’s a great time to be following the NRWL! Tune in to the show tonight!
[scene fades out.]
Jay: Hi everyone, I’m Jay Phillips and welcome to the J-Transfer! Your source to the latest in NRWL happenings! Well, we’re down to the wire to the next show and we got quite a card lined up for you. Everyone is anxiously awaiting to watch the main event, which is a 6-Man Ladder Match for the #1 contendership and shot at Bruno Kowalski’s championship belt at the next show. Contestants are red-hot Katsutoshi, former NRWL champion Ash, the head-turning Jacob Washington, two-time former NRWL champion Johnny Young, hall-of-famer and legend John Fraust, and the explosive Max Destruction. I know who I’m pulling for, but can’t wait to see the outcome!
We also know that the NRWL Tag Team championship is on the line in the co-main event as NRWL Champion tries to add more gold to his name by tagging up again with tournament partner Marty Anderson. Together, they take on The 4 Elements members Marcus and Tommy V.
We have recently learned that Paul Priest was awarded a match against the husky Crawford. Paul seemed less-than-pleased at the apparent “Crawford-blocking” being done which Paul claims, and I quote, “cost him a night of illicit passion.”
Some other matches that were inked at the last second include:
A the battle of the 2nd Generation stars, Mark Blood vs. Tornado. Both men whose fathers were legends in their time, and both whom, unfortunately, have kind of stumbled out of the gate. Also noteworthy is that both men can tend to be somewhat fiery. Let’s hope both competitors keep it clean.
And speaking of keeping it clean, “Hardcore” Adam is being given a shot for revenge after the dirty low-blow by Storm Harrison after their last match. Adam was quoted in saying “If you’re not going to keep it clean, then we’ll keep it hardcore!” revealing their match to be an Extreme Rules match. Storm Harrison was very angry and just shoved me out of the way by my face when I asked for a comment.
Also, we have Lord J calling out the monster, Caleb. Here’s a snippet from the interview…
[scene cuts to Lord J ranting]
“...and I came back for one thing - to show that I’m the best. I don’t want to make friends. I don’t want to have ‘good, technical matches.’ I want to smash people down to the canvas so hard they can’t breathe! I might not have the marketable look or gift of the gab as some of the other faces of the franchise around here, so to get attention, I find the biggest badass in the fed, and beat the holy hell out of him. And that badass is Caleb. Caleb! Your return is going to be short lived! Next week, when you wake up and wonder what the hell happened, you’ll be old news and whoever the NRWL champion is, he’ll be seriously rethinking his career choice!”
[cut back to Jay.]
Jay: Strong words from the man who loves to slam. I’ve also just been told that the Lord J/Caleb match is No DQ Fall Count Anywhere. Should be a good one!
And finally, the last signed match might actually steal the show. A Triple Threat match between J. T. Crusher, John Austin Baker, and the leader of Slamnation, Slam Jackson. This match can be quite the vaulting point for all of these men. Crusher might be able to extract some revenge on Slam for the “motorcycle incident.” Slam Jackson, with a strong showing, can easily put himself back into title contention and try to make another grab at the gold. And Baker finally gets away from his cousin to compete as a single wrestler, where winning could propel him up the ranks very quickly.
Things are shaping up nicely as the end of Season 5 draws near, which will culminate at the Hall of Fame event to close out the season. I’m very much looking forward to that. It’s a great time to be following the NRWL! Tune in to the show tonight!
[scene fades out.]
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