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UNDERWORLD WRESTLING EPISODE 1: PILOT Saturday, Week 4 of October 2021

MEET THE FIGHTERS Davey Richards is an indy wrestling legend. A pioneer of hybrid MMA/Wrestling style, he's also known for his unbearable ego. While his former best friend and tag team partner Eddie Edwards is a multiple time world champion in the USA and Japan, Davey Richards retired from wrestling for numerous years. Now back in the business, he spoke about being sick of people making a living off his hard work. "If I began wrestling five years later, I would be the best f***in' around. Oh now small intense wrestler are cool? Hybrid wrestling is the hot s**t? I CREATED that style! Where are my millions of dollars? Where's my fame?" If he wins Fists of Fury, Davey Richards' wish to Shane McMahon is quite something: he wants McMahon to arrange for him to be induct into EVERY wrestling Hall of Fames - most notably WWE's - for his contribution to wrestling. Shlak is... Something. A deathmatch beast, he's as crazy as he looks. He's covered in tattoos, his stomach declaring "DRUNK", missing his front teeth, jacked to the gills, he has bugged out crazy eyes, and he's a total lunatic. Rumored to have been commited to an asylum for a year, he's now in the Underworld to unleash total chaos. "I don't know how to do a proper hammerlock. I can't do a backflip. But there is no one who fights like I do. I will KILL everyone in the Underworld... No God, only Shlak." If he wins Fists of Fury, Shlak has asked Shane McMahon only one thing... A deathmatch with Tommy Dreamer. Asked as to why he would make his wish, he refused to answer. To him, the mat is sacred. Daniel Makabe might be indy's wrestling best kept secret. For years, he put Seattle Wrestling on his back. Having a groundbreaking trilogy with Timothy Thatcher should have put him on the map, but at 39, Daniel Makabe seem far from ever doing it big times. It doesn't really bothers him, as Daniel Makabe is not after the fame. "Wrestling is sacred. It's an artform. What matters is the skill, not the cheers or the money." If he wins Fists of Fury, his wish is quite interesting. Pissed at Shane McMahon's winning a WWE tournament to be crowned "Best in the World", his wish is to face Shane in a match. Why? To erase the title of "Best in the World" from Shane's resume, which he views as disrespectful to wrestling. "Witness me!" Odinson is an anomaly. He's what 9 century's monks from England must have seen coming out of longships when vikings were unleashed on Europe. Proclaiming to be a reincarnated god of war, Odinson comes to the Underworld to fight and claims his spot in Valhalla. If he wins Fists of Fury, his wish is... Quite straightfoward? "When I beat every one of them in the name of Tyr, I want my longship filled with gold and treasures from this land. I will then sail to Valhalla and feast with my father." Tim Donst hates pro wrestling. Unconventionnal for a wrestler, right? Donst has sacrificed everything for wrestling. He lost loved ones, never found love, and never made that much money. When he found out he had a kidney cancer, he hit rock bottom. After healing, Tim Donst's hate for pro wrestling grew even more when he realized he was incapable of doing anything else. "I'm broken. Pro wrestling broke me. I don't know how to have a 9 to 5 job. I don't know how to communicate with normal people. I don't know how to properly behave in society. All I know is wrestling. Wrestling almost killed me... Now, I'm going to kill it." If he wins Fists of Fury, Tim Donst wants Shane McMahon to shut down the Underworld, and to buy out every single wrestling promotions he can and shut them down. Especially "small indy wrestling like the companies that exploited me and stole my soul." "The Belfast Beast" Big Damo (fka Killian Dain) is a sight to behold. At 322 lb, he can manhandle everybody inside a ring. But life hit him hard. After being fired from WWE, Damo's visa expired, and he was sent back to Ireland. There, while he waited to make it back to the States and his wife, Damo met an enigmatic figure who promised him everything he wanted. "I was at a crossroad, litterally. I lost confidence, I didn't know how I was gonna be able to look at myself in a mirror. How I was gonna be able to look at my wife... Then I met him. The man in a red suit... And he showed me what I could be. He showed me the way." Surprisingly, Damo has chosen to keep his wish secret. We will only know what it is if he wins Fists of Fury. You all know Michael Tarver... Or at least that's what he claims. Formerly a member of NXT, then one of the members of Nexus, he could have been something. With a ciseled physique, and a background in amateur boxing, Tarver was determined to make it. But fate decided otherwise. He was fired, he was criticized... And elected "Most Hated Wrestler" of 2010. Now living up to this nickname, Tarver is a spiteful, horrible human being. If he wins Fists of Fury, what he wants might sounds funny... He wants Shane McMahon to book him in a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather! "I know I can knock him out. I can knock anyone out!... And a boxing match with Mayweather is how you get famous and rich, right?" Buddy Matthews is wrestling's best kept secret. The Australian grappler is fearless in and out of the ring. With a wrestling acumen what can be found maybe once in a generation, the former Buddy Murphy might be one of the best pound for pound wrestler in the world. Problem is, he could never catch a break. From being put in an uninspiring tag team, to being brainwashed by a creepy cult leader, to being misused and underated, Buddy is not the worldwide star he should be. "The Underworld is a fresh start. I will prove myself here with the toughest SOBs around." If he wins Fists of Fury, Buddy wants a second chance: a WWE contract and a world title shot to prove himself.

2021 Ozeki Summit Finals Kato versus Juro DeGuchi Kato will make history with a 3peat... Right? HardRock Juro already has a title shot and his undefeated run sounded like a last hurrah UPJ International Heavyweight Title Match “The God Emperor” Kintaro Kinjo © versus Ryotaro Naruto I mean hey, easiest pick of the card I guess? UPJ International Tag Team Title Match Pure MUSCLE (Atonga & Taheiji Ebisawa) © versus Filipino Fire Power (Amado Ocampo & Apolinario) Ok, might be the 2nd easiest pick of the card. UPJ Junior Heavyweight Title Match “The Steampunk Assassin” Jin Fujiwara © versus Furosuto I expect a NJPW style "first time champ loses really quick before scrapping back to a 2nd title run" here. Plus, Furosuto rocks (I think he's 5th in Franchise Players list when you start with in UPJ?) UPJ Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match Cameron Cody & Junichi Matsuo © versus The Dream (Kozue & Magnum Idol) The Dream is a fantastic idea (that I shamelessly stole for a quick UPJ game) Junichi should go for the single gold after that! Eight Man Tag Match Kinjo-jidai (“God’s Favorite” Katsuhiko Ishii, Mr. Yamashita, Waotaka Eda, and Torture) versus Ignite Muscle Army (Erik van Rijn, Bruiser Cassidy, Alvaro Buey III, and Takehide Harada) Ishii's momentum keep going. I predict he pins Rijn setting up Ishii & Kinjo vs. Kato & EVR before the 2 singles match

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Original_Broski" data-cite="Original_Broski" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53525" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Really intrigued by this idea, and I like the names for the roster so far.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thank you buddy!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53525" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Tim F'n Donst!!!<p> </p><p> Him vs Buddy would be amazing to see</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Tim Donst during his Raven-esque run in CHIKARA which started with him going nuts and trying to kill Hallowicked to becoming a kind of cult leader with Steve the Turtle, Jakob & Veronica might be one of my favourite character ark in wrestling. Like ever.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="SonOfSharknado" data-cite="SonOfSharknado" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53525" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Alright, so Suge D, who is a very talented technical wrestler and, more importantly, is still active, is in the booth. While...<p> </p><p> *Squints* </p><p> </p><p> Davey Richards and Shlak are wrestling... </p><p> </p><p> Alright, well, I'm still interested, since I'm a fan of things like Bloodsport.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Hey buddy, thanks for the support! Bloodsport is an heavy inspiration for this</p><p> </p><p> Not really aware of the problems around Davey (apart from him being a general dickhead but hey, like a LOT of wrestlers used in dyansty) and SHLAK? As for Sugar, my perception is that he slowed down in ring and is anyway transitioning into a CC role. Whatismore I love him as a commentator</p>

Shane McMahon, via his new promotion's website, announced the date of the first episode of Underworld Wrestling. Titled "Pilot", this episode will air on CHARGE!, the third saturday of october, at 10pm. He also surprised everyone with a rather bland announcement. His "groundbreaking" wrestling TV show will host... A tournament. But here's the twist, this tournament - 8 wrestlers in 2 blocks, with the 2 leaders of each block fighting for the win - will not be used to crown an inaugural champion. The winner of the Fists of Fury Tournament will be "granted a wish. Anything money can buy... Which means everything", as per Shane McMahon. He also added that the spots are expensive in the Underworld. So the two men who finish last on each block will face each other... With the loser being fired. He added that there would be "Open Fight Nights" where uncontracted workers will be able to showcase their talents - and maybe get a contract. _____ FISTS OF FURY TOURNAMENT Block A "Pro Wrestling Antichrist" Tim Donst "The Innovator of Hybrid Wrestling" Davey Richards "God of War" Odinson "Most Hated" Michael Tarver Block B "Wrestling's Best Kept Secret" Buddy Matthews "Public Animal #1" SHLAK "The Belfast Beast" Big Damo "Wrestling Genius" Daniel Makabe

__________ BREAKING NEWS - Shane McMahon striked a deal with Charge! to air a wrestling show called "Underworld Wrestling". The deal is said to be for 12 1 hour episodes. Shane McMahon held a short press conference to talk about this new promotion. He said it will focus on the gritty, grindhouse style wrestling akin to Lucha Underground. That Lucha Underground parentage goes deep, as Shane McMahon recruited the now deceased company's Executive Produceur and co-creator Chris DeJoseph as his right hand man. On his relationship with his family and the WWE, Shane McMahon said: "we're fine. My father understands pride and ambition. He gave me his blessing. He also understood that my thing won't go against the WWE. Who knows, I can even help." On the starting roster: "As far as the voices of the Underworld, I tried to mesh the old and the new. Tommy Dreamer will be our lead colour guy. He will bring his experience... And lust for violence to the audience. Next to him will be a veteran who has been quite a recent sensation, Suge D aka "Pineapple Pete". He will be sure to bring excitement and fun... And as far as in ring talent... You will know soon enough, but there are some surprises, I can promise.

What a show !! Some really intriguing choices that are full of surprises. I like it that you don't go the obvious way (Raven wins, Sabu & RVD loss, Richards win...) yet it makes TOTAL sense and is really entertaining. Legit popped for the Stevie win

+ 2096$ = lots of Hotdogs

Hey there guys! Going through some job struggles right now that reduce the time I can allow to this diary. I could continue it with abridged formatting for shows, but I feel like that while it could work with say a Puro fed, it wouldn't sit well with the NWA that is heavily angle-driven. What is more, there's a small writer brun-out storywise, that comes from the fact that I am, unfortunately, easily bored (troubles of an hyperactive child) This diary have been really great for me and I loved every part of it, most specially your comments, predictions and commentaries. I will put this diary on hold for the moment, as I'd rather give it a long break rather than sacrificing on the length/format AND writing while uninspired. I strongly encourage you to go check out the CCW: Hot Dogs, Handshakes, and the Resurrection of the Mid-Atlantic diary that I am running with Texas & tobin that are two fantastic writers. We're only beginning this journey and it will be a fun ride. I might start a small NJPW diary on the side, as I can write a match-driven, less angles and less to no pictures more easily (and already have had a 1-year game ) Still considering it tho. Thank you to everyone who supported this journal, it'll be back!

I LOOOVE some CHIKARA! Small typo i think: it's Mobius and not Morbius if i'm not mistaken For The Culture vs. The Proteus Wheel Team Dragon Gate vs. Legion of Rot ft. Morbius The Creatures of the Deep vs. The Zo' Train Effy's Big Gay Trio vs. SmileyKylieSaw Fury Road vs. The Colony Ice Cream by the Cabana vs. NEO Biishiki-gun Team TJPW vs. Xyberhawx2000 The Crucible vs. Top Flight to the Nile

Thanks for your predictions buddy ! Taking a short break to refuel the creative juice after the PPV, but your predictions are more than welcome!

NWA POWERRR EPISODE 41 PREDICTIONS NWA Women's World Championship Match: KAMILLE © vs. ODB NWA World Television Championship Match: JOCEPHUS © vs. MIKE BENNETT ELI DRAKE vs. CHRIS HERO (free agent)

BREAKING NEWS: THE NWA TO AXS TV? News have leaked that the National Wrestling Alliance might have concluded a deal with AXS TV, which is already broadcasting Impact Wrestling. Word is Billy Corgan burying the hatchet with Impact new management and parent company Anthem Sport (which also owns AXS) as well as giving "strong financial incentives" allowed the deal to be brokered. It is important to be reminded that the NWA has been running solely on merchandising and PPV money, NWA Powerrr being free on Youtube and never making a single dime. Billy Corgan had to inject a lot of money into the company for the last two years. Reports are saying he feels confident with this move, that NWA Powerrr gave the company a following solid enough to move to TV. Will the NWA finally make a profit? What is yet to be decided is what will become of NWA Powerrr. The fan favourite show might move to AXS as it is, but AXS TV officials are requesting a new branding to differenciate from the Youtube only production. What is sure is that the Studio TV Format will stay, as it is seen as a success by both managements and the fans alike.

This is gonna be huge Real1 Krew (Adrian Alanis (1-3) and Liam Gray (1-4)) vs. West Coast Wrecking Crew (Debut) "Classico" Eddie Colon (2-1) vs. "The Man With No Country" TK O'Ryan (3-1) Davey Boy Smith Jr (7-2) vs. "The Problem" Sefa Fatu (2-2) Chris Dickinson (5-1) vs. SCHAFF (6-1)

Solid show, but holy cow the backstage is getting worse and worse!! Like the way Stevie is getting presented with much more seriousness and focus. Guy could have been a huge star I see the Taz/Raven rematch coming, and I like that. I like that a lot

Thank you buddy! I always struggle with writing PPVs as there aren't much segments, so I try to go at length in telling stories in the matches but i'm always afraid to be boring to read

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="NWA_Pop-Up_Event.png" data-src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/06/NWA_Pop-Up_Event.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>NIGHT TWO</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:8px;"><strong>LIVE FROM THE CABARRUS ARENA IN CONCORD, NC</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="SbVug87.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SbVug87.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="6OAJRof.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6OAJRof.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XYf0Ldk.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XYf0Ldk.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:12px;">Welcome everyone to Night TWO of the NWA spectacular Pay Per View that is the Pop Up Event! After a HUGE night 2 that saw a TV title defence, a great women's match, a controversial National title match ending and a HUGE tag team cage match that saw Occam's Razor conquer the NWA World Tag Team Championship, it is time for part 2 of this incredible card! New NWA Analyst Samoa Joe says that night one was packed with incredible action. When Joe Galli asks him who gets "Performance of the Night" for Night 1 from him, Joe says it has to be Gzim Selmani & Sunny Dhinsa, who fought like warriors inside a cage and managed to win the richest prize in tag team wrestling. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> David Marquez hypes up the card for tonight, with Marti Belle taking on former friend and mentor Allysin Kay ; E-LI-DRAKE facing off with ROH World Heavyweight Champion RUSH ; Serena Deeb making the first defence of her NWA Women's World Championship against first time challenger Kamille ; and of course, THE big one, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis defends against blood rival JAY BRISCOE in the Main Event! Galli notes that Samoa Joe is former 2 time tag champ with Aldis in TNA and NOAH, and asks him what he thinks of the Main Event. Joe says it's 50/50 for him, Aldis got the superior strength and technique, BUT Jay Briscoe has a fire and a heart that is unmatched by Aldis, and that's something you can't bet against.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Joe Galli thanks him for his insight and launches the night, let the action being!</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>__________</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52080" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="VrGWa9X.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VrGWa9X.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EC3QDuP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EC3QDuP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>1. Marti Belle vs. Allysin Kay</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Conspicuous by their absence are The Pope and Famou B, who after having Trevor Murdock beaten down yesterday and left with the NWA National Heavyweight Championship belt, are nowhere to be seen. Instead, Marti Belle is making her way to the ring with TNT, Terrence & Terrell, by her side, giving her the support of the Congregation although its leader isn't here. Opposing her is the former NWA Women's World Champion Allysin Kay.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Kay mocks Belle for "needing back up", and asks them if they're gonna jump her after she beat Marti. She doesn't speak in the microphone, but she shouts loud enough so that we can here. Taking exception to this, Marti Belle goes to her corner and... She asks her Congregation allies to leave! They seem reluctant, arguing that Pope asked them to support her, but she asks them to trust her. "I've got this brothers."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> As they leave, Mart Belle turn around to a smiling Allysin Kay. This is on.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Marti Belle was once Allysin Kay's friend and understudy, before joining with Melina two years again in the early beginnings of NWA Powerrr. She then turned to the Congregation for support, and has been on a winning streak since joining the Pope's ranks. Kay, for her part, has seldom been seen on Powerrr after failing to recapture the Women's championship from Thunder Rosa and accumulating losses. She asked for this match because she felt Marti Belle was stealing her spot, and that she wasn't impresed by Marti Belle's recent amazing form. The two women are fighting with high stakes of pride and career progression here, as Joe Galli notes that the winner could well be in line for a NWA Women's World Title shot.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> The two competitors circle around each other in a short feeling out process, then go all out in a short but intense sequence of chain wrestling where they exchange quick holds and escapes. Kay has Belle in a wrist lock, but Marti performes a one hand handspring to relieve her wrist from the twisting, before going for Allysin Kay for a quick fireman's carry slam transitioned into a headlock. Kay powers out of the headlock though, and goes back to a corner.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> This beginning gives us a good insight to the rest of the match, that is really opened. Allysin Kay wants to do what anyone with that much of a size and weigth advantage would want to be: overpower her opponent. She delivers slams after slams, even hitting a powerbomb for a two count, and shows that she's still a championship caliber wrestler. But it's Marti Belle who steals the show here. Showing off that she has made huge progress, she resists the onslaugh of offense and uses fast-paced action to stay in the match. After twelve minutes of actions, she's still in it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Allysin Kay tries to go for another powerbomb, but Marti counters with a facebuster! Kay gets back up immediately by instinct, but that a wrong choice: Marti Belle grabs her and in a surprising feat of strength picks her up not for one, not for two, but for three consecutive suplex!... The Three AmigAs! Marti then goes to the top rope and hits the Frog Splash for the win!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>WINNER: MARTI BELLE</strong></span></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="VrGWa9X.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VrGWa9X.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EC3QDuP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EC3QDuP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:12px;">"Marti Belle just forced us to put some respect on her name, I'm telling you!" says David Marquez on commentary. As the bell rings, Marti Belle triumphs with some apprent emotion. She's quickly solidifying herself into a top wrestler in the women's division right now. The referee raises her hand and she takes a minute to celebrate... When Allysin Kay comes to her.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> The two women exchange words we can't quite hear, and Allysin Kay offers Marti Belle her hand... They shake hand! Allysin Kay lifts Marti's fist in the air and leave the ring applauding her. As the camera focuses on her face, we can clearly see what she is saying: "you earned my respect". Tonight, Marti Belle won the match, but most importantly the respect of her former friend and mentor.</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>__________</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="4ZvcZ9g.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4ZvcZ9g.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qq4VDzP.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qq4VDzP.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:12px;">Eli Drake is getting ready for his upcoming match in his locker when NWA Road Agent and co-producer Truth Martini enters! Martini, having cut his long signature hair, is holding his "Book of Truth" under his arm. He tells Eli Drake he's glad he has listened to him. Drake seems to don't understand, and Martini says that he KNOWS he contributed to ignite the spark inside him. When Eli was invited on Powerrr Surge episode 2, Truth couldn't help but intervene because he saw he could help him, just like he helped Roderick Strong see the truth in 2010 and ultimately conquer the World Championship. Truth offers Eli Drake to manage him tonight for his match against Rush.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Eli's answer is a cold shower: he says Martini didn't ignited anything in him. Eli Drake is his own man and he makes his own choice. He always had it in him, despite his doubt, and he always knew how to be heard. It's HIM who invaded ROH and attacked Rush. HIM who defeated Kenny King, a former multiple time tag and tv champion. And it's HIM who will prevail tonight and earn a shot at the ONE world championship he's craving for: the TRUE World championship in wrestling, and that is the NWA World Title. Eli Drake brushes off a scorned Truth Martini and tells him he doesn't need him and doesn't want to have his mind poisoned by some "new age personal coaching inner spiritual BULLCRAP!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Eli leaves the room, leaving Martini upset and vexed.</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>__________</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52080" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="4ZvcZ9g.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4ZvcZ9g.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5K5KSWZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5K5KSWZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>2. Eli Drake vs. Rush</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Ring Of Honor World Heavyweight Champion Rush makes his entrance to grand fanfare, with pyros and streamers being thrown. Samoa Joe on commentary notes nonetheless that Rush has a naaaasty look in his eyes. His honor have been scorned, his pride has been touched, and he's out for blood. Eli Drake comes out with the same focus. He knows this is is ultimate chance to prove himself. For almost two years he's been denied a shot by Nick Aldis. If he beats Rush he hopes to be what his new nickname says he his: "Undeniable".</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> The match doesn't take time with chain wrestling or feeling out process like the last one, as the two wrestlers go ALL OUT like they were Shibata and Ishii. They run towards each other and throw forearms to each other. It's a messy brawl, and Rush gains ground on Drake who gets stucked back to the corner. Rush hits him in the gut, makes him seat and goes to the opposite corner... CORNER SHOTGUN DROPKICK! THE BULL'S HORN! A minute into the match, Rush has already hit one of his finisher! Drake falls through the ropes to the outside of the ring, clearly hurt by this formidable shot to his head. Rush is all business and goes to the outside. He picks Drake up and tries to send him to the barricade outside of the ring, but Drake reverses the irish whip, and it's Rush who hit the barricade with speed! Rush has hitten the barricade with his back and screams in pain. Eli Drake takes a second to breathe, then flies at Rush with a clothesline. Both guys go over the barricade!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> As the referee begins to count them out, Drake and Rush get back up, already tired, and... They brawl in the crowd! They are brawling all over the arena! They go through the first row in lenght, and get back on the good side of the barricade while brawling like two dogs. Rush takes back the upper hand with a knee to Drake's gut and sends him back to the ring. Not wanting to slow down, he goes straight to the turnbuckle, he wants to hit La Lanza! He jumps, but Drake rolls out of the way!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> The match has been going on for less than 3 minutes, and the two men already went ALL IN! They each go to a corner after this violent burst of a match beginning, because they need to catch their breath back.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> What follows is a show stealing match that never truly slows down. For 19 minutes, the two men hit the other with everything they got. Rush kicks out after a Gravy Train TWO times, while Eli Drake escapes from a El Amarre by graving the rope and kicks out after another Bull's Horn. It's a testimony to both men cardio and athletic abilities that they manage to go all out for so many times and still get back up.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> In the end, Rush has had enough. He retrieves his belt and wants to use it as a weapon. He doesn't care that he will be disqualified, he's just one angry white bull. Drake gets back up, and Rush runs towards him with the belt in hand. Drake cuts him off with a gut kick. He follows up by a knee to the face of Rush, and a BRUTAL discuss clothesline!... But Rush doesn't go down! He stumbles, only staying on his feet thanks to his incredible fighting spirit, his heart of a champion. Eli Drake then picks him up... VERTICAL SUPLEX PILEDRIVER!... IT'S THE STEINER SCREWDRIVER! What a brutal move!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>WINNER: ELI DRAKE</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Eli Drake as won a grueling match. On commentary, Samoa Joe gets up and applause him. He says Eli Drake is every bit of what he says: UNDENIABLE! Joe says he's just here in the NWA since yesterday, but THAT is what a world champion should look like, and he hopes Eli Drake will be made the official #1 contender really quick!</span></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>__________</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52080" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="cfjTfaN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cfjTfaN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="p7zDOhx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p7zDOhx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WyJbqS2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WyJbqS2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>3. Women's World Championship Match: Serena Deeb © vs. Kamile</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> What happens when a 15 years veteran who had to fight and claw for everything she has and finally reaches the pinnacle of her sport faces an hungry young talented newcomer who doesn't want to wait to be considered the best in her sport?</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> This match happens.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Serena Deeb is a wrestler's wrestler, perhaps one of the best pure technical female wrestler on earth today. She faces the über-athlete that is Kamille, a former football player, a bodybuilding champion and an opponent who TOWERS over her, with a full head taller than her. Tonight, Kamille isn't accompanied by her husband Thomas Latimer, as on commentary David Marquez tells us that he's injured from the brutal cage match yesterday where he and Doug Williams won the tag team championship. Strictly Business lost a championship yesterday but looks to add a different one to their resume tonight!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Serena Deeb's gameplan is to keep Kamille down, where her size and strength advantage won't be useful, and she manages to do it! Serena Deeb totally outwrestles Kamille for the first portion of the match, wrestling circles around her like she was a total rookie, and upsetting the Brickhouse. Serena Deeb almost scores a winning pinfall with an oklahoma roll combination, but Kamille BRUTALLY kicks out and gets angry! The Brickhouse is fuming and she screams. Serena attempts a double leg takedown but Kamille just won't go down. She grabs her and puts her up, POWERBOMB! A pinfall attempt, and Serena Deeb kicks out at one.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Kamile just flipped the table. She goes all out on Serena Deeb and catches her with a scary big boot to the face. She won't go down no more and reverses every Serena Deeb's attempt with just pure brute strength. This can't go long though, as Serena Deeb, after taking her part of damages, outsmarts her and locks a Crossface Chickenwing out of nowhere! Kamille struggles but finally rolls to the rope.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> The story being told here is straightforward: can Kamille's superior athletic abilities overcome Serena Deeb's experience and technical wizardery? Can a superior athlete beat a master of his craft? On commentary, Samoa Joe says that wrestling experience should always prevail, but he notes that there's another match going on: a mental fight. Serena Deeb has already been pinned by Kamille twice in tag team match. Thus, Kamille is confident she can beat her, and on her part she hasn't been pinned since fighting Thunder Rosa WEEKS ago. Joe notes that Serena Deeb might lacks the confidence to win it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> He might be right, as Serena Deeb once again finds herself in deepwater when Kamille bodyslams her and hits a jumping knee drop to he face for a two count. Serena's just overwhelmed by the moves she's taking. Of course, she gives back move for move, but Kamille is far more endurant. Our analyst Samoa Joe notes that Deeb is getting tired quicker than her opponent and that migt be her doom. Kamille targets her back with furious backbreakers and even a Torture Rack that Serena Deeb barely escapes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> The odds of winning grow thinner and thinner for Serena Deeb, and that's when she decides to go absolutely BERSERK. Channeling her inner Toshiaki Kawada, she throws an astonishing Dangerous Kick to Kamille! Serena shouts, she's a house of fire despite being weakened. She picks Kamille up and tries to lift her... GANSO BOMB! GAMSO BOMB! SHE DID IT!... But she's out! Serena Deeb is too tired to make the pinfall! She's SO close to winning it!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> As the crowd chants her name, Serena Deeb sloooowly make her way to the ropes. She uses it to help herself up, as the ref count both women down. When he's at seven, Kamille is on one knee and Deeb is pulling on the rope to get back up. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Eight. Kamille takes a deep breath as Serena Deeb is stumbling back up.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Nine... KAMILLE IS UP!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Both women stare at each other to the thunderous ovation from the crowd. It's the decisive moment, everyone can feel it... But do they have enough left in the tank? Serena Deeb slowly approaches Kamille and tries an elbow, but Kamille quickly blocks it with both her forearms. Serena goes for a roundhouse kick, Kamille wants to block again with her forearms... But it's a feint! She instead kits a low kick that makes a HUGE noise. Serena goes for the ropes,... BUT GETS CAUGHT BY A SPINEBUSTER ON HER WAY BACK! SPINEBUSTER OUT OF NOWHERE!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Kamille pins Serena Deeb, whose back must be absolutely broken.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> ...</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> One, two, and three.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>WINNER AND NEW NWA WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPION: KAMILLE</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> She did it!... Kamille's the champ!... Kamille Brickhouse, a woman who was a total unknown two years ago when Nick Aldis brought her to the NWA, is the women's champion! As the referee gives her the belt, even the menacing "insurance policy" of Strictly Business can't help but letting go a few tears. She made it! SHE MADE IT! </span></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>__________</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52080" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="sPJqyMC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sPJqyMC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="cbalLBh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cbalLBh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mtLVMXM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mtLVMXM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>4. NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match: Jay Briscoe vs. Nick Aldis ©</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> This is it folks. This is for all the marbles.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> It all started back in summer of 2019, when Jay Briscoe and his brother invaded the NWA and Nick Aldis stood up to them. Then, at Hard Times 2, the NWA's return to Pay Per View post-pandemic, Jay Briscoe made his mark, attacking Nick Aldis after he just defended the title in a gurelling contest against Ken Shamrock. Months of fight and gang warfare ensued, with Strictly Business getting involved, and both men being on giving AND receiving ends of numerous beatdowns. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> This all led up to this. An ultimate grudge match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. If Jay Briscoe loses, he will be ban from the NWA FOREVER. For Nick Aldis, everything he worked for for three years is at stakes. He won't let an outsider come in, disrespect the brand he helped bringing back to relevance, and take away his world championship.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> The hatred is palpable, and as soon as the bell rings Jay Briscoe runs to Nick Aldis... Who leaves the ring. The champion is reprimanded by the referee, but he tells the ref he wants him to keep Briscoe in check. We can hear him tell to the ref that "this is a professionnal wrestling match, not a barfight!" Ever the professional, Nick Aldis doesn't want this match to be a fight. He wants it to be a contest, because he knows that's where he's the best.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> The britishman gets back in the ring, and we get a reverse of what happens in the last match: he begins to wrestle circles around Jay Briscoe, even humiliating him with Johnny Saint-like chain wrestling. But when Jay Briscoe gets mad, he gets mad... And already attempts a Jay Driller! Aldis barely escaped, but that frightens him. He knows it could be over this quick.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Jay Briscoe's fury is something to behold, and when he gets rolling he absolutely smashes Nick Aldis. The champion gets the upper hand back when he actually WRESTLES, but when he loses his temper and answers Jay Briscoe with even more brawling, he gets overwhelmed. This is the story of the match: Nick Aldis has to WRESTLE to beat Jay Briscoe, but the hatred between the two men is so high that he just wanna punch him in the face.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> It's a 24 minutes masterpiece where the two men appear to be capable of winning at any moment. Jay Briscoe tries to hit the Jay Driller at numerous time to end it, forcing Aldis to stay alert. The champ, for his part, has no definitive match-killer. Of course, he tries to put Briscoe in his King Lynn's Cloverleaf, but Briscoe fights out of it two times. When Aldis FINALLY locks it in the third time, he's too close from the ropes and Jay catches them.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Briscoe is brute strength that can kill the match anytime with his dreaded Jay Driller, but Nick Aldis has to play the long game. He has to dismantle his opponent, to target his knees, to try submissions, to be smarter. Surprisingly though, Nick Aldis never cheats in the match. It's Jay Briscoe who gets dirty, when he unties a turnbuckle pad. The referee comes at him, but Jay won't listen. He grabs Aldis, wants to drive his face in the exposed steel turnbuckle! Aldis JUST avoids it by putting his hands on the third rope, but Jay hits him in the gut with a knee. He punches Aldis and puts him in the corner. Jay takes some momentum, he goes for a Stinger's Splash... BUT ALDIS DODGES! JAY BRISCOE'S FACE HITS THE STEEL TURNBUCKLE AT FULL SPEED!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Jay Briscoe is wide open on the forehead, and Nick Aldis knows it's his time to capitalize. Jay Briscoe is totally groggy, stumbling, and Aldis kicks him in the gut... PILEDRIVER!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>WINNER AND STILL NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: NICK ALDIS</strong></span></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="mtLVMXM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mtLVMXM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:12px;">"Concord North Carolina!... Let me catch back my breath... Concord!... For decades, you witnessed the BEST of professional wrestling... You saw Dusty Rhodes. You saw Ricky Steamboat. You saw RIC FLAIR!... You saw Kerry Von Erich... And Terry Funk... And Jack Briscoe... And Lou Thezs... </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> SPREAD OUT THE WORD THAT I, THE NATIONAL TREASURE NICK ALDIS... YOUR NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION... I will continue that legacy.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> For over nine hundred consective days I've been your world champion. And don't let me be misunderstood, when my career is done, Nick Aldis will be DEFINED by that world championship. I will retire, one day, as the GREATEST NWA WORLD CHAMPION OF ALL TIME!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> Jay Briscoe... Where is he... Yeah, Jay... GET THAT TRASH OUT OF MY RING, AND OUT OF MY COMPANY FOREVER!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"> That's done... Good, good. CONCORD! NORTH CAROLINA! You can tell your families and friends. In fact, tell the whole world. THE NWA IS BACK ON TOP AND WE ARE HERE TO STAY"</span></p></div><p></p><p></p>

Thank you guys from all three of us for your feedbacks so far, we've been preparing this for days and days (weeks?) and I think I can speak for Tex and Tobin in saying we're eager to tell the story of CCW (PS: Now that I'm writing a diary with tobin I may finally win DOTM, but don't tell him that's the reason I joined this adventure )

NIGHT ONE LIVE FROM THE CABARRUS ARENA IN CONCORD, NC The National Wrestling Alliance is LIVE ON PAY PER VIEW! Joe Galli and David Marquez welcome us to this marquee event. It's the return of the NWA Pop Up Event! This two night extravaganza start tonight and will culminate in a HUGE cage match for the NWA World Tag Team Championship. But Joe Galli ponders on the commentary team... Are they enough to comment this grandiose event? Is two of them enough? David Marquez smiles and says this will turn into a three men commentary team. He's more than happy to welcome us the NEW NWA ANALYST MAKING HIS DEBUT TONIGHT... IT'S SAMOA JOE! The crowd goes nuts as Joe makes his way to the commentary table and sits between Joe Galli and David Marquez, near the entrance ramp. Marquez notes that Samoa Joe is a multiple time world champion, and also a former tag team champion with current NWA World Champ Nick Aldis. His expertise will allow him to break down every thing we see in that ring. Joe says he's happy to be in the NWA, where wrestling is a sport. He'll gladly share his experience and use it to allow each and every person watching to feel like they're in the ring. Joe Galli asks him what match he is most excited for this week end, and Joe can't help but talk about the big main event we're having tonight. Gzim Selmani is an MMA bad ass, and Sunny Dhinsa is a world class judoka. Joe says he sees a lot of himself in them, two agile big men who can do everything in the ring. He's eager to see them step into the cage with the tag champs, and predicts Occam's Razor will walk away with the gold tonight. But let's get this show started! __________ __________ __________ __________ __________

Really love the slow build approach to Funk/Dreamer, it's refreshing to not be rushing this one. We can really feel Tommy's internal emotional struggle. That's brillant storytelling. When Dreamer finally breaks free from his emotions and kick the sh*t out of Funk this will be a HUGE moment The dynamic between Raven & Jake is also mad interesting Keep up the good work my friend!

LIVE FROM THE CABARRUS ARENA IN CONCORD, NC NIGHT 1 CAGE MATCH FOR THE NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP NWA World Tag Team Champions "Wildcard" THOMAS LATIMER & "The Ambassador" DOUG WILLIAMS VS. Gzim Selmani & Sunny Dhinsa OCCAM'S RAZOR NWA NATIONAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH NWA National Heavyweight Champion "The Redneck" TREVOR MURDOCK VS. "The Nation's Champion" THE POPE with Famous B in his corner NWA WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH NWA World Television Champion JOCEPHUS with JR Kratos in his corner VS. "The Hightop Fading Hip-Hop Parading" ANTHONY BENNETT with Tim Storm in his corner GRUDGE MATCH "The Serpent of Evil" VIPRESS VS. "The Twisted Sister"" HOLIDEAD 10 MEN BATTLE ROYAL FOR A NWA WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH Featuring MIKE BENNETT JR KRATOS JERVIS COTTONBELLY ADRIAN QUEST TK COOPER ARON STEVENS and many more! NIGHT 2 NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH NWA World Heavyweight Champion "The National Treasure" NICK ALDIS VS. "The Loose Cannon" JAY BRISCOE NWA WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH NWA Women's World Champion "#HardWork" SERENA DEEB VS. "The Brickhouse" KAMILLE ALL STAR CROSS PROMOTIONAL MATCH ROH World Heavyweight Champion "El Toro Blanco" RUSH VS. "Undeniable" ELI DRAKE TEACHER VS. STUDENT "AK-47" ALLYSIN KAY VS. "The Crown Jewel of the Congregation" MARTI BELLE

Thanks everyone for your kind words!

Brooo that was cool! I think we anticipated the SCHAFF/Dickinson, but predictable isn't a bad thing when it's the conclusion of a logical, well thought angle Like the casting for "Pretty Boy", but pretty surprised/a little disappointed by Ricardo Rodriguez as Agent J... But I think you will quickly change my mind on him I wonder if that Steiners angle will lead to one more match for Scott?... That's interesting Pumped up for the mini season finale!

EPISODE 40 PREDICTION CONTEST RESULTS falling_star: 3/3 Dustin: 3/3 Blodyxe: 2/3 The Lariat: 2/3 Texasrangers13: 2/3 Aaaand we're done! FINAL STANDING: Texasrangers13: 21/29 falling_star: 21/29 Dustin: 12/13 TheLariat: 8/13 Theheel: 11/17 tobin834: 8/16 The Pitbull: 5/10 I tried to balance having a good score with participating to a lot of predictions in order to attribute the rankings. That's why Tex & Falling_Star are tied at #1, with Dustin, having an almost perfect record but only 13 total possible points, being #2 I will use a random coin flip to determine who between Tex & Falling Star gets the 1st Prize and the 2nd, and DM all 3 of you with your prizes Next stop is the PPV!

EPISODE 40: NO ONE MAN SHOULD HAVE ALL THAT POWER You weave your spell, your eyes they beckon me Your lips they speak, lies and misery I know it's wrong, but I can't turn away The flames draw near, they're telling me to stay Into the fire! I'm falling Into the fire! I'm falling INTO THE FIRE! Welcome everyone to the LAST NWA Powerrr episode before the two nights Pay Per View Extravaganza that is going to be the Pop Up Event this week end! The two men who will fight for wrestling's richest prize at the Pay Per View face each other's allies, as #1 challenger Jay Briscoe will battle Nick Aldis' mentor Doug Wiliams, and NWA World Heavyweight Champion "the National Treasure" will main event against Jay's brother Mark Briscoe. Also tonight, a huge six women tag team match with much implications for the future of the division! But this is Studio Wrestling, so you know how it works. This episode first interview slot is on, and Sean Mooney's guest is none other than former NWA World Television Champion Anthony Bennett. The usually happy-go-lucky Anthony Bennett has a preoccupied face tonight. Sean Mooney asks him what's on his mind after losing the TV championship to the returning Jocephus last week in a brutal manner. Bennett stays silent for a while. He says it hurts. Of course it hurts. This TV title MADE him. The championship made the wrestler, he made his name. Before NWA Powerrr, he was a virtual nobody. Now he has his own merch, people line up at his autograph table during conventions... And that's thanks to this run as the NWA Television Champion! But what hurts the most is that he was that close, THAT CLOSE!... Had he win against Jocephus, he would have completed seven successful title defense. The Lucky Seven! If he had beat Jocephus, he would have vacate the TV title in exchange for a World title match... And this was his goal. Of course, he loves wrestling here in the studio for the fans, but don't let his jive and his smile fool you: he's here for the gold. He's here to be the best, like everybody in the back! The goal will always be being the top guy, being the world champion. Mooney asks what are his plans now. Anthony Bennett says that the best path to the world title still is the Lucky Seven Rule and the TV title... That's why he's looking forward his title rematch, on night one of the Pop Up Event! He WILL battle Jocephus, and this time he will beat him. Mooney questions him about his confidence: after the beating he took isn't he... Afraid of Jocephus? Bennett finally smiles, he ain't afraid of nobody! Why should he be afraid of Jocephus? Because he's a big B Movie baddie? It's Tim Storm! The now member of the NWA Championship Committee makes his way to a huge crowd reaction. Wearing a brown suit, he shakes Sean Mooney's hand. Tim Storm is out there to talk to Anthony Bennett and tell him one thing... He should be afraid of Jocephus. Storm reminds us of the brutal rivalry he had with the leader of the Kingdom of Jocephus. He talks about the Empty Arena Match, the mind games, the brutality... And he says although Jocephus didn't beat him, he broke things in him that never truly repaired... Jocephus is a powerful man. Not as much physically as mentally. He breaks you down, "here" says Tim Storm, pointing Anthony Bennett's forehead with his finger. The former TV champ says he can't give up. He WILL fight, because that's what his momma told him, and Mamma Storm's baby boy MUST understand that. Tim Storm smiles, and says he came here to warn him, but he knew that would be the answer... So he came here for something else: he came here to offer Anthony Bennett something... He wants to be in his corner for the rematch! Storm says no one knows Jocephus better than him, so he'll give him precious advices. Anthony Bennett rejoices, and offers Storm a fist bump at the same time Tim offer's a handshake. The two men laugh, and Storm fist bumps Anthony Bennett. __________ We are now well aware of Strictly Business' pack of wolves mentality. As soon as the bell rings, Thomas Latimer jumps into the ring and beats Jay Briscoe down. The Wildcard aims at pursuying Doug Williams' goal: hurting Jay Briscoe as much as possible before his title match on Sunday against Nick Aldis. As Joe Galli notes that Mark Briscoe might run at any moment to save his brother, salvation comes from someone else... Gzim Selmani and Sunny Dhinsa, collectively known as Occam's Razor and the challengers for the NWA World Tag Team Championship run to the ring. Thomas Latimer appears to be willing to fight them, but Doug Williams advises him to leave the ring, and the champions run away. Doug Williams goes to the interviewer desk, near the entrance of the studio, and takes the microphone. "It doesn't matter, than on saturday we will be defending our championship against you two in a cage match. You know why? Because even locked up inside a cage with two gorillas, i'm still the smartest man in the room. I will find a way for us to retain these belts, by any means necessary. See you on saturday, punks." __________ Backstages, last week after the show... After the show last week, we see that Jocephus - wearing the NWA TV Championship belt on the shoulder - approaches Mike Bennett. In his gravy voice, he tells him that he saw him and his struggles. Jocephus says that there is fog in Mike Bennett's mind. He's been poisoned by Nick Aldis, by his wife and by the fans, but Jocephus can clear his mind. He offers him to Join the Kingdom of Jocephus, and finds a new purpose and a new clarity to life. Bennett says that sounds tempting, BUT, he is coming for the TV Championship, in fact at the Pop Up Event, he'll compete in the 10 men battle royal to declare a #1 challenger. Jocephus answers that he doesn't intend on keeping this belt for too long, as he just is gonna use it as a stepping stone to a world title match. He offers Mike Bennett to think about it, and says that with the right spiritual counsels, he could become what he always should have been: a wrestling prodigy. He just needs the right mindset... Jocephus leaves the locker room, as Mike Bennett seems thoughtful. __________ In a pre-recorded promo, The Pope is seen at his Congregation. The video shows him distributing meals to the poors at his Congregation, and giving sermons at what seems to be a church, but doesn't show any cross or religious sign. The Pope talks about fighting for the people, and wanting to be the People's Champ, the National champion. He says he has the chance of a lifetime at the Pop Up Event against Trevor Murdock, and he will make good on it. After criticizing Trevor Murdock's way of life and the "rednecks down south that oppressed us", The Pope promises that he will win the NWA National Heavyweight Championship. __________ As you may guess, post match is total chaos. Marti Belle taunts a down Allysin Kay and takes a microphone. She tells her she has grown out of her shadow and she will prove it this weekend: she accepts her challenge! She will face her at the Pop Up Event! As Marti Belle gloats, Holidead is approaching Vipress ringside. The Serpent of Evil runs away... Or rather walk backwards away, with her cold, emotionless face staring at Holidead who shows an evil smile. Meanwhile, in the ring, Kamille grabs the microphone from Marti Belle's hands with a menacing looks, and Marti Belle backs up. Kamille calls out Serena Deeb, she says she didn't pin her a third time tonight, but that will happen this week end, and she will snatch the Women's championship away from her. Serena Deeb slides into the ring, and there's clearly a will to fight, as Kamille invites her to make the first move. Finally, it's Kamille who rushes at Deeb, but the 15 years veteran dodges her, grabs her arm, drags her down... KIMURA LOCK! Serena Deeb bends Kamille's arm backwards as her challenger scream in pain and taps out. Serena Deeb finally lets her go and lifts her championship belt up high. __________ In a pre-recorded interview, Eli Drake announces that he will face Rush at the NWA Pop Up Event on Night 2! Unfortunately, this won't be for the Ring Of Honor World Championship, as ROH refuses to sanction a title match outside of their promotion. But that doesn't matter to Eli Drake. The only title he wants is the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. And once he beat Rush, he will be undeniable. Once he has Rush pinned for a three count, the NWA Championship Committee won't be able to LIE to him anymore. He will be the rightfull #1 contender... And that's the TRUTH. __________ "As often, I, the National Treasure Nick Aldis, will be the last image you see on an episode of NWA Powerrr. Next time you tune in on Youtube, I swear that I will still be here, and still be the NWA World Heavyweight Champion. I am the Franchise of the NWA, and I will continue to uphold the legacy of the Ten Pounds of Gold. You know who you won't see anymore on NWA Powerrr? Those damn Briscoe Brothers. Because the NWA Board have added a stipulation to my title match. WHEN, and not IF, I beat Jay Briscoe, HE and his doofus brother will be BAN FOR THE NWA FOREVER! I will get rid of this insult to professional wrestling and continue my quest to restore prestige to the sport of pro wrestling."