Wrestling Draft Round 1: BigBadBruins7708 vs les Habs

[Le Barron de HF]

B5 Presents:
BOSTON 5TRONG – Big Bad Bruins Brutal Brawl
Live From Boston, MA

Cage Match – No Escape – Pin or submission only
NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Harley Race (c) vs Triple H

Singles Match
Lou Thesz vs Ernie Ladd

Triple Threat
Brunno Sammartino vs Steve Williams vs Sgt. Slaughter

Singles Match
Batista vs Ken Shamrock

Tag Team
NWA World Tag Team Championship
Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) vs Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk)

Singles Match
Scott Hall vs Mike Awesome

Singles Match
X-Pac vs 2 Cold Scorpio

Singles Match
Kerry von Erich vs Shane Douglas

vs
les Habs
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The Alternative Wrestling Federation presents: No Way Out

Live from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois with commentary from good 'ole JR Jim Ross.

About:

Spoiler

The Alternative Wrestling Federation, or AWF, is the big new promotion in the world of professional wrestling. Boasting arguably the best roster in the business, the AWF is always adding the best new talent in sports entertainment."

AWF World Heavyweight Championship Match

Chris Jericho (C) vs "Johnny Wrestling" Johnny Gargano

Bios:

Spoiler

Chris Jericho: My Jericho would be the Jericho of the mid 2000s in terms of age, but much more present day Jericho in terms of look (like his shoulder length hair). He wears black tights and a black jacket. His promo style would be that of when he was feuding with Shawn Michaels, serious and slower delivery. There is no Ralphus and there is no list. He's arguably the most established guy in the AWF.

Entrance Theme: Muse "Hysteria"

Johnny Gargano: Otherwise known as "Johnny Wrestling", he's largely the Johnny Gargano we all know. AWF's 2018 Wrestler of the Year, he's risen to the position of #1 contender with blood, sweat and yes, even tears. While he's held every other title in the AWF during his ascension, he's never been AWF World Heavyweight Champion and this is first chance to make that happen. His look is blue trunks with a fitted white tee and a denim jacket with the collar popped of course.

Entrance Theme: Bruce Springsteen "Dancing in the Dark"

Match:

Spoiler

"Well that music means we've arrived at the main event folks. And here is Johnny Gargano, or "Johnny Wrestling" as the fans have dubbed him and perhaps rightfully so. His story is the American wrestling dream really. I can't think of a more meteoric rise as his which could climax tonight if he can win the World Heavyweight Championship. The fans are certainly behind and again they're singin' along here."

Crowd: "Can't start a fire! Can't start a fire without a spark! This gun's for hire!"

"And here comes the champ Chris Jericho. Arguably the darkest figure in all of the AWF, and that says a lot folks. He may play mind games outside of the ring, but you can bet your bottom dollar that he'll be all business in that ring tonight. Gargano will have to be on his game here because as good as he is Chris Jericho is perhaps deceptively just as good. On top of that Jericho isn't happy with Gargano embracing the "Johnny Wrestling" title."

"They're running the ropes now and Gargano is notably quicker, but oh, Jericho has the power and weight advantage."

"Gargano going for the sunset flip there, but Jericho caught him! Jericho caught him and now it's the Walls of Jericho but Gargano gets to the ropes and gets out of the ring. Here comes Jericho though and a baseball slide there that puts Gargano into the railing."

"And there's a double axe handle off the apron from Jericho and Gargano really needs to get back into the ring here."

"Jumping Senton there from Jericho."

"Gargano misses with kick, but Jericho connects with the Enzuigiri.'

"A patented bulldog from Jericho there."

"Johnny Gargano has taken Jericho to the mat now, and it's a crucifix for one, two, no, Jericho getting out of that easily enough though it surprised him."

"Back in the ring now and Gargano with this forearm shots to Jericho."

"Kick from Gargano there and he follows that up with a roll-up kick from the mat. Jericho isn't used to this folks."

"Amazing reverse Hurricanrana from Gargano there. I can't believe he got him over."

"Suicide dive from Gargano there as he catches Jericho outside the ring but immediately throws him back in."

"And look at this folks, Gargano has Jericho up on his shoulder and it's a lawn dart into that middle turnbuckle! And Jericho rolls out of the ring again."

"Superkick from Gargano there and what's he doing now... And it's a cannonball senton off the apron onto Jericho."

"Gargano with Jericho on the apron outside the ropes here, oh, and the veteran Jericho shoves him into the ring post."

"Jericho back in the ring now, but there's a slingshot spear from Gargano. He's still feeling that post shot though."

"Jericho ducks and a devastating double underhook backbreaker there and Gargano roles out of the ring. Jericho still a bit slow to get back into this and it's a slingshot DDT from Gargano out of nowhere. Johnny Gargano slow to take advantage here, but it's the Gargano Escape! He's got Jericho in the Gargano escape, but they're too close to the ropes and Jericho gets his foot on the rope"

"Gargano with a head of steam here, but Jericho was playing possum and that clothesline nearly took Gargano's head off."

"Gargano on the apron here, but it's a springboard dropkick from Jericho and Gargano goes to the floor."
"Jericho perched here... diving crossbody. Only an early two count though."

"Moonsault off the second rope from Jericho and it's another two count."

"Superplex from Jericho here? Oh, and it's a devastating one."

"What's Jericho doing now... propping Gargano on the turnbuckle... hurricanrana, but Gargano held on to the rope with his leg... Gargano now, looks like the diving flatliner, but no! Jericho caught him with a codebreaker there!"

"Both men at their ebb here as Jericho goes for the Liontamer... but Gargano counters, Gargano flips over Jericho and it's the Gargano Escape again and this time it's in the middle of the ring... Jericho able to get to the ropes again though."

"Gargano, does he have the advantage now? Superkick misses, and it's the Judas Effect and boy did he connect with that one. What's this now. Is it going to be another Liontamer... no, Walls of Jericho, Walls of Jericho and he's got Gargano in the middle of the ring... and Gargano won't tap here... My God he's going break his back... and Gargano isn't moving here folks.. Ref is checking and finally the ref breaks the hold... and Jericho roles him over the for the pin here... and that's three folks. Chris Jericho retains his title and Johnny Gargano could be hurt here. This was a match for the ages and both competitors gave it their all! But just listen to Jericho here."

Jericho: "Who's 'Johnny Wrestling' now? Huh? You stupid son of a *****!"

"And Jericho grabs Gargano here and it's the Walls of Jericho again! Damnit! Get him off ref! Get some help out here! Gargano is going to be seriously hurt after tonight."

INTERVIEW:

Spoiler

Mean Gene: "Now Brian Pillman, hold on a minute here! You've got to be kidding me, you're not seriously taking Kimberly with you, are you? That's another man's wife..."

Brian Pillman as he gets into a car: "That was the... "proposal" Interviewman and I won. Hahaha... you'll hear from us during our honeymoon!"

Kimberly Page screams.

Mean Gene: "Whoa, look out, here comes Diamond Dallas Page. Look out!"

The car drives up the ramp out of the arena with Page running after it.

An Indecent Proposal Match for the AWF North American Championship

"The Loose Cannon" Brian Pillman (C) vs Diamond Dallas Page with Kimberly Page

Bios:

Spoiler

"The Loose Cannon" Brian Pillman: That would seem pretty self explanatory, but it isn't entirely. The character and the look are all The Loose Cannon, but the wrestler in the ring is more "Flyin'" Brian Pillman before the injury. The current United States Heavyweight Champion, he's held every other belt in the AWF during his career. The announcement and interview team all fear him because he's so unhinged. He's even got into a fight with a fan who took a swing at him.

Entrance Theme: Moby "New Dawn Fades" w/ lyrics

Diamond Dallas Page: Late to professional wrestling Page seems a natural. Still despite his meteoric rise, his age means it's either now or never. His High School sweetheart and now wife Kimberly has been with him every step of the way and is as popular with the fans as Dallas is. She's in the ring at the start of every match. Page is the Page you all know from his big WCW push, wrestling in jeans, the whole nine yards.

Entrance Theme: Bon Jovi "Livin' On a Prayer"

Match:

Spoiler

After ducking Diamond Dallas Page for over a month and denying him a title shot, Brian Pillman made an "indecent proposal" to Page. "I'll give you that title shot DDP, but there has to be a stipulation. If you win, you get the belt. But if I win Kimberly comes and lives with me for week." Infuriated and having none of it, Page declined. However Kimberly surprised DDP and accepted for him saying she knows he'll win and this is the dream he's been working so hard for his whole life and that this is his last shot. There has been clear tension between the reluctant DDP and Kimberly ever since leading up to the match. While the crowd goes wild and sings along ("Whoooooooaa, we're halfway there! WHOOOOOOOA, livin' on a prayer!"), DDP isn't taking Kimberly by his hand for the first time. Pillman's music hits, but then it's cut and Patsy Cline's "Crazy" kicks in. Pillman walks down the ramp with a bouquet of roses to a shower of boos. A big smile on his face doesn't deter him from having a go at some of the fans. Pillman gives the roses to Kimberly and Page goes to the floor after him but Pillman has sucked him in in the process. Later on a clearly distracted and unfocused Page is unable to take advantage of a Diamondcutter off of a flying crossbody from Pillman who wins after delivering a piledriver onto the belt. After the match Pillman grabs a tearful Kimberly off of Page and leads her up the ramp.

INTERVIEW:

Spoiler

Mean Gene: "Well JR I have here with me what I guess is the Undisputed Era's full roster including you Robert Roode. What do you think you were doing hitting your partner James Storm with that beer bottle?"

Roode: "Listen Okerlund, I don't have to explain myself to you or anyone else. However since I'm in a good mood, I'll entertain you. The truth is, James Storm was holding me back from my destiny. Beer Money was a great tag team, but that was thanks to Robert Roode. James Storm's success came from my talent! Well Jimmy, sorry about your damn luck because I've moved on. And now that The Undisputed Era is complete, there are only two things that will happen. Robert Roode is going to become the next United States Heavyweight Champion and The Undisputed Era is going to dominate the AWF."

War Games for the AWF World Tag Team Championships

The Midnight Express (C) with Jim Cornette
vs
Beer Money
vs
The Hart Legacy with Tyson Kidd
vs
The Undisputed Era

Bios:

Spoiler

The Midnight Express: One of the greatest tag teams ever and arguably the greatest tag team in wrestling today, The Midnight Express have dominated AWF tag team wrestling for a while now. The current and now 5 time AWF Tag Team Champions, they've beaten every top team they've faced at one time or another. As talented as they are, make no mistake that under the management of Jim Cornette they will do whatever it takes to win. Think prime Beautiful Bobby and Sweet Stan like when they beat The Horsemen for the titles.

Entrance Theme: Midnight Express Theme

Beer Money: One of the best tag teams in the business, Beer Money are in their prime. Having won tag team championships in multiple territories, they've held the AWF Tag Team Title once. As good as Beer Money is, they've been frustrated after their first AWF tag title reign as multiple feuds have kept them from getting title matches. Additionally both Roode and Storm seem primed for singles runs. Think prime TNA Beer Money.

Entrance Theme: Beer Money Theme (w/o lyrics apart from the opening)

The Hart Legacy: One of the most underrated tag teams in the business, the Hart Legacy has won multiple tag team titles in multiple territories. Having been in the AWF for only a year, they've had the Tag Team Championship one time. Feuding with Beer Money of late for the number one contender spot, they're eager to regain the titles from The Midnight Express. Think Hart Dynasty look, but obviously with Teddy in the ring instead of Kidd. DH Smith has the blonde hair, Teddy Hart is clean shaven, Tyson Kidd has a shaved head and nobody is wearing chains. They were black trunks with pink accents.

Entrance Theme: Hart Dynasty Theme

The Undisputed Era: Despite the whole stable using this name (the stable being Roderick Strong, Kyle O' Reilly and Bobby Fish), the tag team formerly known as reDRagon is now The Undisputed Era. Kyle O' Reilly and Bobby Fish are just as we know them today. Same black trunks with yellow and the same theme music. Despite being relatively new on the AWF scene they've been tag team champions in every other territory they've ever been in and have won every feud they've had so far in the AWF quickly establishing themselves as Tag Team Championship #1 contenders. Pro Wrestling's next great tag team.

Entrance Theme: The Undisputed Era Theme

Match:

Spoiler

With the likes of The Undisputed Era, Beer Money and The Hart Legacy all challenging The Midnight Express for the Tag Team Titles it's an odd scenario. All of the teams are heels really and they all think they're best tag team in the AWF. Jim Cornette finally tells them "if you're all so damn good and worthy of a shot then you'll have no problem facing the best tag team ever... in a War Games match!" A grueling match that sees each team demonstrate their worth. When Cornette sees the referee taken out accidentally he tries to give the tennis racket to Stan Lane, Tyson Kidd intercepts and takes out Cornette. Looking to do the same Kidd moves to pick up the racket and give it to Teddy Hart, but Roderick Strong is already on his way to the ring and takes out Kidd. Beer Money all of a sudden look in control and James Storm slams the cage door on Strong's hand as he goes to his cooler just outside the ring. He grabs two beers and gives one to Roode. Storm hits Beautifuly Bobby with his beer, but when he turns around Roode hits Storm with his! The crowd is shocked, but Kyle O' Reilly takes advantage and pins Eaton while Roode puts Sweet Stan in a cross armbreaker. Bobby Fish drags the ref over who makes the count to three. The winners and new World Heavyweight Tag Team Champions are The Undisputed Era. Roode then reverses his elbow pad and on the flip side it's the Undisputed Era logo. O'Reilly and Fish celebrate in the ring with Roderick Strong and their newest member, Robert Roode!

Public SILAS Announcement:

Spoiler

"You guys know how sometimes you're really tired, you know you couldn't sleep or you were out late the night before, and when you wake up in the morning and you have to pee and you just need to sit down. You guys know what I'm talkin' about. Don't sit there and act like you don't know what I'm talkin' about. You know, right? You know? Well I don't. *****! I pee standing up, like a man."

INTERVIEW:

Spoiler

Mean Gene: "Ladies and gentlemen, I have hear with me none other than DDP, Diamond Dallas Page, and his lovely wife Kimberly. Now DDP, you have the biggest match of your career tonight against that lunatic Brian Pillman. What are you expecting from your opponent tonight?"

Kimberly: "Nevermind that Gene, I'll tell you what Brian Pillman should expect tonight. Dallas is going to..."

DDP: "Damnit Kim! I told you this guys is crazy and you shoulda never accepted this match!"

Kimberly: "It'll be fine baby. Besides, this is what you've been working for your whole life."

DDP: "Yeah, but you're all that got I babe! If for some reason he wins... I can't talk about this. Get that camera outta here! Get outta here Gene!"

AWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship Match

Kota Ibushi (C) vs Roderick Strong

Bios:

Spoiler

Roderick Strong: The third component that makes up The Undisputed Era, Strong's heel turn goes against the grain of his babyface career. A very successful singles wrestler who has held multiple titles in other territories, he's made a big splash in AWF since attacking Kota Ibushi and forming The Undisputed Era. Think the Undisputed Era Roderick Strong you already know.

Entrance Theme: The Undisputed Era Theme

Kota Ibushi: Arguably the best wrestler in the World today, Ibushi is one of AWF's biggest stars and the biggest star in all of Japan where the AWF is popular as a result. Currently the Intercontinental Champion, he's held every AWF title including a stint as World Heavyweight Champion. Think Kota Ibushi as you've seen him the past few years.

Entrance Theme: Flock of Seagulls "I Ran" instrumental

Match:

Spoiler

Looking to legitimize The Undisputed Era with titles, Roderick Strong targeted Kota Ibushi for his Intercontinental Championship. While Strong is no slouch, there's the thought that he's bitten off a bit more than can chew. However in a match that isn't short of action, Strong holds his own with Ibushi for much of the way. After Ibushi takes control though both Bobby Fish and Kyle O' Reilly take to the ring after the ref is accidentally hit by Ibushi. Despite Ibushi miraculously being able to acrobatically avoid their finisher and get both O' Reilly and Fish out of the match, Strong has enough time to take advantage and deliver and End of Heartache to Ibushi to win the title.

INTERVIEW:

Spoiler

Mean Gene: "Lance Storm, you just survived a brutal encounter with Shelton Benjamin and Alberto del Rio in that ladder match for the United States Heavyweight Championship. How..."

Lance Storm: "If I could be serious for a minute Gene Okerlund, it's the Canadian 105kg and over Championship in accordance with the Canadian metric system. It's not my fault you don't understand the metric system. It's not my fault the best wrestlers are from Canada. It's not my fault that I'm best technical wrestler on Earth. You know what else Gene Okerlund, the AWF fans have tried to keep me down. Alberto del Rio has tried to keep me down. Shelton Benjamin has tried to keep me down. Shelton Benjamin's... "momma" has tried to keep me down. However I bring honor and dignity to this title just as I've done again tonight."

Ladder Match for the AWF Canadian 105kg and over Championship

Lance Storm (C) vs Shelton Benjamin vs Alberto del Rio

Bios:

Spoiler

Lance Storm: Pound for pound one of the best wrestlers in the AWF and indeed the World, the Canadian national, or perhaps nationalist, Storm is a very "serious" opponent for anyone. Storm has proclaimed himself the best technical wrestler on the face of the Earth. The current United States Heavyweight Champion, he's renamed the title in accordance to the metric system to the Canadian 105kg and over Championship complete with the Maple Leaf instead of the stars and stripes on the title belt. Think WCW Lance Storm complete with the Maple Leaf tights.

Entrance Theme: Lance Storm Theme from WCW

Shelton Benjamin: Much like Lance Storm, Shelton Benjamin is pound for pound one of the best wrestlers in the AWF. His stated dream is to some day be the United States Heavyweight Champion. With Benjamin proving to be unsuccessful in getting a title shot and in an effort to steer Benjamin to glory and help her son realize his dream, Shelton's momma has begun to act as his manager. Think prime WWE Benjamin but with red, white and blue trunks.

Entrance Theme: Shelton Benjamin Theme "Ain't No Stoppin' Me"

Alberto del Rio: The wealthy Mexican aristocrat, del Rio is a newcomer to the AWF. As arrogant as he is rich, del Rio has boasted how he possesses more honesty and integrity than his Canadian and American rivals Storm and Benjamin. He has vowed to win the United States Heavyweight Championship which he will rename "El Oro del Mexico". Think prime WWE del Rio with a white silk scarf and white trunks.

Entrance Theme: Alberto del Rio theme

Match:

Spoiler

After having renamed the United States Heavyweight Championship the Canadian 105kg and Over Championship, Lance Storm found himself challenged by newcomer Alberto del Rio and at the insistence of his momma newly confident Shelton Benjamin. The only solution, a ladder match with the belt hanging above the ring. After a bruising affair that takes it's toll on all the competitors as well as Shelton Benjamin's momma who feinted after he flew off the ladder and out of the ring, Lance Storm was able to successfully retain his title.

CUT SCENE:

Spoiler

Jim Ross: "Well folks, our cameras are out somewhere in the city of Chicago here. Well that looks like an old church. Who's that though? It's Abyss! He's got that Million Dollar Belt and DiBiase's briefcase too. But what's he doing? Oh my God, he's just leaving them at the doorstep of that church! He's giving it away to the church! DiBiase is going to lose million here and it serves him right."

Public SILAS Announcement:

Spoiler

"You know how when you go to Starbucks and you can't decide between a Latte macchiato and a Cafe mocha? Your'e in line and the server is looking at you and the barrista is waiting to get the order and you just can't decide. You guys know what I'm talkin' about right? You know. Well I don't. Only pansies go to Starbucks and drink that ****."

INTERVIEW:

Spoiler

Mean Gene: "JR, I have here with me none other that Jim Cornette, manager of the World Tag Team Champion Midnight Express, and Jim Cornette what were you thinking when you called for tonight's War Games match against those other great teams?"

Jim Cornette: "Well Gene if you listen for a second I'll tell you what the hell I was thinkin'. What I was thinkin' Gene was that the Midnight Express is the best tag team to ever grace the AWF much less any other promotion as these belts here prove. We've beat every other team out there. Beautiful Bobby and Sweet Stan are the best team in the business. It ain't braggin', it's a fact as these belts prove. You wanna talk about Beer Money, well their damn luck ain't workin' so well seein' as how they can't beat us yet. And the Hart Legacy might have been a big deal in Canada for a number of years, but if they would have graduated High School in four years instead of eight years they might actually have a legacy outside Canada to write home about. That just leaves the Undisputed Era. Well lemme tell you somethin' Gene, the only thing that's undisputed is that they've not done a damn thing here in the AWF. So don't tell me about great tag teams Gene. There is only great tag team and that's The Midnight Express!"

Mask vs Hair Match (non-title match)

Mil Mascaras (C) vs El Gringo Loco, "Love Machine" Art Barr

Bios:

Spoiler

Mil Mascaras: The man of a thousand masks, Mascaras is the most popular Mexican wrestler in the business. Pioneering the "lucha libre" style in Mexican wrestling, he's now graduated to the AWF where he is the reigning Cruiserweight Champion. Still he has an impressive physique for that division. Not only a high-flyer, he's also a sound technician in the ring. Think prime 70s Mil Mascaras donning white and silver trunks with black tights and a silver and white mask with black accents.

Entrance Theme: Los Lobos' version of "La Bamba"

El Gringo Loco, "Love Machine" Art Barr: A terror in Mexican wrestling, Art Barr was the most successful "gringo" in the history of Mexican wrestling. Despite his success he was hated by most fans for his disparaging remarks about Mexico and any of his Mexican opponents. Still his talent is undeniable and he had multiple championships. A skilled technician as well as a high-flyer, he also isn't afraid to mix it up much less bend the rules. This is the maskless Art Barr of Los Gringos Locos.

Entrance Theme: Heart "Magic Man"

Match:

Spoiler

Soon upon on his arrival to the AWF, Art Barr set his sites on Cruiserweight Champion Mil Mascaras. Barr claims to be the best wrestler to ever come from Mexico since he "beat everyone down there and embarrassed them by taking all their masks." So he challenged Mascaras to a mask vs hair match. Barr is so serious that he said it would be a non-title match too since after he takes Mascaras' mask the champion will run back to Mexico and leave the title behind for Barr. An action-packed and high-flying match sees Barr beat Mascaras, but when he goes to take off the mask of the fallen champion and show his prize to the crowd, Mascaras roles out of the ring still wearing a mask as he had a second mask on underneath, a Dia de los Muertos mask. Barr turns around to see this as the fans cheer for Mascaras and is infuriated that he's been duped as Mascaras walks backwards down the ramp his title in tow.

Promo:

Spoiler

Jim Ross: "Now folks we've got another message from an AWF newcomer who introduced himself last week on Raw."

"Hello all you people. It's ole' Waylon Mercy again. I'm just enjoying this beautiful Sunday weather outside this here peaceful church. All those people just came out of the church and they all are smilin' and enjoyin' their day. But let me tell you something. Those people are God fearin' people who know their lives are in his hands. Well when I get into the ring in the AWF. Heh heh heh. My opponents lives are gonna be in my hands. You know what I mean?"

AWF Television Championship Match

Kevin von Erich (C) with Fritz von Erich vs Jeff Jarrett with Jerry Jarrett

Bios:

Spoiler

Jeff Jarrett: Pro wrestler and country recording artist, J e double f J a double r e double t is an AWF original. He's enjoyed his fair share of success in the AWF as he's held both the United States and Television Championships. A well-rounded wrestler, Jarrett has both the skill to win and the willingness to do whatever it takes. Jarrett isn't lacking in confidence or arrogance either as he's proclaimed himself the best wrestler in the World before. Think WCW Jarrett while he was with the Horsemen.

Entrance Theme: Jeff Jarrett WCW Theme

Kevin von Erich: From Texas' famed von Erich family, Kevin hasn't been in the AWF long. He enjoyed instantaneous success though winning the Television Championship in his first title match. No stranger to success, von Erich has won multiple titles before he got to the AWF including the WCCW World Heavyweight Championship. Tough, technically sound and a high-flyer, von Erich is a tough opponent for any competitor. Think prime WCCW Kevin von Erich, barefoot and black trunks.

Entrance Theme; Ted Nugent "Stranglehold"

Match:

Spoiler

Jeff Jarrett isn't happy with Kevin von Erich being the World Television Champion much less with his presence in the AWF. Double J not only thinks a wrestler of his ability coupled with his country music singin' prowess should be getting the television time, but he's also sore that his father Jerry Jarrett had to sell his TNA wrestling business after taking on what he says was the von Erich's toxic asset World Class Championship Wrestling. Defending not only his title to all comers but also his family's honor, Kevin von Erich has accepted Double J's challenge to the match. In the build up to the pay-per-view both Jerry Jarrett and Fritz von Erich have gotten involved though. During the match Kevin von Erich, being held by Jerry Jarrett after Double J knocked Fritz von Erich off the ring apron, ducks Double J's guitar shot which instead lands square on the elder Jarrett's head. After getting Fritz's boot and planting on Jeff Jarrett's forehead, Kevin von Erich gets the pin via The Iron Claw after Fritz rolls the referee into the ring.

Public SILAS Announcment:

Spoiler

"My girl and I were out at a bar the other night and when I brought her her beer she said 'I asked for a light beer.' So I took her beer, drank half of it, and gave it back to her and said 'there's your light beer.'"

Singles Match / Debut Match

The Billion Dollar Heir Ted DiBiase Jr with Virgil vs Reverend Christopher Park

Bios:

Spoiler

READ MATCH COMMENTARY BEFORE READING REVEREND PARK'S PROFILE. The "Billion Dollar Heir" Ted DiBiase Jr: One of the richest men in the World and the richest man in professional wrestling, Ted DiBiase Jr is his father's son. Hated by almost the entire AWF universe, he's leveraged his vast wealth to get matches and even titles during his time in the organization. Still he's a very talented and well-rounded wrestler who can match up against any opponent. Accompanied to the ring by his bodyguard Virgil and his Haliburton briefcase which holds cash, gold bars and FL-rated diamonds. Think prime WWE Ted DiBiase Jr, he wears black tights with gold leaf detailing.

Entrance Theme: Pink Floyd "Money"

The Reverend Christopher Park: READ MATCH COMMENTARY FIRST. Having only arrived to the AWF a few weeks ago, Reverend Park is a completely unknown quantity to the AWF universe. As his name Christopher denotes, he's a follower of Christ and wants to make wrestling entertainment about sporting aspects and fair play so that it's consumable for everyone. However being the newcomer he seemingly is to the business he's thus far had trouble finding his feet and seems frustrated with the lack of progress he's made. Think Joseph Park from TNA, but when he goes to the Abyss looks he's TNA Abyss but the mask does not have the hair extensions and he's wearing a less generic looking attire.

Reverend Parks Entrance Theme: A somber "Amazing Grace" with only female vocal

Abyss Entrance Theme: Abyss' TNA Theme

Match:

Spoiler

DiBiase and Virgil are the first to the ring. A microphone in hand, DiBiase calls for The Reverend to get out here so he can get this match and Park's career over with. Then the music hits... Abyss' music. DiBiase's face is one of shock as Jim Ross on commentary can't believe it either. "Oh my God! Abyss hasn't wrestled in a year and the wrestling World didn't know what happened to him after he left his previous promotion! This Reverend Park is Abyss?!?!!!" DiBiase tells Virgil to meet Abyss on the ramp, but that only leads to Abyss Blackhole Slamming the bodyguard. Despite a comeback effort after the initial beating he took, DiBiase can't overcome the monster and Abyss wins by pinfall after a Shock Treatment to the Billion Dollar Heir. Before Abyss heads up the ramp he takes the Million Dollar belt and the Haliburton briefcase.

Promo:

Spoiler

Jim Ross: "We've got another new AWF talent to introduce you to here folks and he hails all the way from Germany. The AWF is definitely bringing in the best talent from across the World."

"ACHTUNG! ACHTUNG! Hier ist Alex Wright! Ich bin von Deutschland. Oh wait, I forgot who I was speaking too. You stupid American people only know one language and you can't even speak it correctly. That's OK though, because Alex Wright ist on his way to ze United States and ze AWF to educate you dumbkopfs. I'll also be teaching your stupid American wrestlers how to wrestle."

Jim Ross: "Good Lord, ain't he special."

INTERVIEW:

Spoiler

Mean Gene: "Ladies and Gentlemen, I have Lord William Regal with me here and Lord William I wanted to ask..."

Lord William Regal: "Ahem, Alfred, why does this man think I would grant him an interview?"

Alfred: I don't know Lord William why this is so difficult for Mr Okerlund to understand."

Regal looks at what Mean Gene is wearing and shakes his head.

William Regal: "And what pray tell is he wearing? How does one expect to conduct an interview looking like that? Sir, you clearly need to find yourself a Saville Row tailor. I would recommend Geeves and Hawkes."

Mean Gene: "Well I never...."

Alfred: "Sir, how are you feeling after your lovely poetry reading and sublime performance in the ring against that Kanyon fellow?"

Lord William Regal: "Firstly, what kind of name is Kanyon? He doesn't even attempt to spell it correctly. While I was certainly always going to come out victorious in both regards, it was absolutely dreadful. Not only was he an ill-mannered fellow who besmirched me as though I were some sort of commoner, he didn't even wear a jacket. And Alfred, did you see him put his filthy, stinking hands on me? Did you see the dirt under his fingernails? As soon as I take a bath I will be boarding a plane so that I can have an audience with her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at her country estate Balmoral. Wait until she hears what that man's idea of poetry was. She'll be appalled I can assure you of that. Now come along."

AWF Sunday Night Heat Pre-show


Poetry-reading Competition and Match

Lord William Regal with Alfred vs Kanyon

Bios:

Spoiler

Lord William Regal: An English aristocrat whose family has ties to her majesty the Queen herself, Regal's supreme intelligence matches his technical wrestling ability. Don't let his composure and manners fool you though, Regal can go toe to toe with anyone. He's also held multiple titles including the AWF Intercontinental Championship and the AWF Television Championship. Lord Regal sees it as his duty to not only educate his American audience about the art of wrestling, but also about history, the English language, proper etiquette, gentlemen's tailoring, equestrian sports, personal hygiene, haute cuisine, etc, etc. Think Lord Stephen Regal, who when he's not in the ring only wears the finest in Saville Row tailoring, but who when he makes his way to the ring wears a classic morning suit tail coat in charcoal chalk stripe with burgundy trunks. Alfred (Lord Alfred Hayes) is his personal valet.

Entrance Theme: Lord Stephen Regal Theme

Johnny Kanyon (Kanyon): Being one of the best technical wrestlers in the business today perhaps is why Kanyon is so confident in his ability. Who better than Kanyon? The very New Jersey native's pedigree in life doesn't match his pedigree in the ring however. Easily distracted by multiple feuds, perhaps he should have had more title reigns other than his relatively short reign as AWF Television Champion. Think WCW Kanyon, with black tights and a denim jacket with the sleeves cut off.

Entrance Theme: Iggy Pop "Lust for Life"

Match:

Spoiler

Lord William Regal who wishes to not only embarrass Johnny Kanyon and demonstrate that he is better than Kanyon, but he also looks to enlighten the ignorant American crowd. After Regal's engrossing recital of a part of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, it's Kanyon's turn. "Roses are red, violets are blue, poetry sucks and Lord Regal does too!" leads Regal to jump Kanyon and begin the match. After a real show of technical skill, Lord Regal is able to overcome Kanyon's dirty hands sullying him and win the match making it a double victory.

Public SILAS Announcement:

Spoiler

"The other day I came home and my nephew was listening to music on his headphones. When I asked him what he was listening to he said 'rap music'. He asked me if I could rap and I told him I could. He said 'can I hear some?' I said 'yeah, sure'. 'Rap, is crap.'"

Debate and Match

The Ugandan Giant Kamala with Kim Chee vs Harvard Graduate Chris Nowinski

Bios:

Spoiler

Chris Nowinski: Harvard graduate and collegiate champion Chris Nowinski is the self-proclaimed smartest man in the AWF. Recently arrived to the AWF he's looking to apply his Ivy League education and make a name for himself in wrestling with both his intelligence and in-ring ability. Nowinski is adept on both the debate stage and in the wrestling ring. Think WWE Chris Nowinski, Harvard letterman's jacket and red trunks.

Entrance Theme: Chris Nowinski's first WWE Theme

The Ugandan Giant Kamala: Hailing from the jungles of Uganda, Kamala is a giant of a tribesman. One of the best big men in all of wrestling, he's an experienced wrestler who has held multiple titles in multiple territories. Despite his size, Kamala is very agile and has his own unique style. He is always with his handler, Kim Chee, as the World outside the jungle is still a culture shock. Think prime Kamala, mid 1980s, around the time he was challenging for the WWE Title.

Entrance Theme: Kamala's WWE Theme

Kim Chee: Kamala's handler, think the Kim Chee you alread know, in full safari garb including the hat whilst also wearing a mask.

Match:

Spoiler

Touting his Harvard education and telling anyone who will listen or who won't listen for that matter that he's the smartest man in the AWF, Chris Nowinski has been challenging his AWF peers to debates followed by matches. In his first debate Nowinski beat R-Truth in a contest about the evolution of the market economy in the Southern states prior to the Civil War. For the pay-per-view Nowinski has challenged Kamala to debate about the problems of economic development in Uganda since the reign of Idi Amin. While the debate proves to be a very one-sided affair, the match is a different story. Still Nowinksi gets the upper hand after the ref is accidentally taken out of the ring by a Kamala chop that was meant for Nowinski, but the Harvard alum took advantage and punched Kamala while wearing his class ring. Kim Chee however intervenes and lands a series of moves including a fantastic hip toss, a jumping corkscrew kick, a spinning shoulder block and finally a face plant to the amazement and delight of the crowd. Kim Chee then rolls the ref back into the ring just as Kamala lands a splash off the top rope. Kamala wins by pinfall. In the celebration Kim Chee removes his mask to reveal that he's actually none other than... R-Truth! As his music hits and he's singing "what's up?" with the crowd, a confused Kamala looks agitated. Realizing that R-Truth isn't Kim Chee he attacks Truth. He then makes his way outside of the ring looking confused as he sets out to find his handler. As R-Truth lay in the corner he pulls a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and lights up content in the fact he got his revenge on Nowinski.

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[JackSlater]

BigBadBruins7708 has some good elements, but also some wrestlers I'm not interested in. I don't particularly like Race or Tri, but I would enjoy seeing Race smack mid 2000s Tri around for trying to rip him off. Scorpio and Ladd are two pieces I really like, and the Hall vs Awesome match is quietly very good. Harlem Heat vs Road Warriors is good but I remember it from WCW. I like plenty of elements of old school wrestling but Slaughter, Thesz, and Sammartino are guys I don't have interest in. Les Habs' card looks good to me, one of the top cards in this. Good in ring work, enjoyable stipulations and gaga. Should have drafted Courteney Cox for Gargano's entrance. Good use of some wrestlers like Barr and Jarrett who have lots of talent but can be tricky to use. Strong WCW influence, my favourite part was alternate reality Pillman being used very well.

 

[HandsomeHollywood]

Will have to read closer overnight when at work. On first glance Gargano's new music popped me, but also the changed of DDP's theme music seems unnecessary.

 

[JackSlater]

Will have to read closer overnight when at work. On first glance Gargano's new music popped me, but also the changed of DDP's theme music seems unnecessary.

DDP's music should have been Smells Like Teen Spirit, since Nirvana ripped his theme music off anyway.

 

[Sheppy]

I really, really like les Habs card.

 

[HandsomeHollywood]

This is lesHabs best work to me. Good realization and tone, which is a huge factor to me. Guys used in ways that are entirely believable and points for Jericho going over.

Bruins' card has some matches I like. The tag match I like and the inclusion of certain wrestlers, like Scorpio, Hall, Awesome and Ladd are pluses. I definitely would not be a fan of Race vs Triple H however.

 

[les Habs]

Didn't expect to see this today but glad my card is up and I finally get to see @BigBadBruins7708 's card. Before his card was posted I was speculating as to what he would have as I did a quick skim of his picks. I immediately identified that tag match. It happened before, but I'm not saying this to call it out but rather stress that just a one-off match doesn't mean it can't be done again. It's not like it was a feud with multiple matches like The Rock n Roll Express vs The Midnight Express. On top of that their meeting wasn't that good and I think a feud leading up to a match on a ppv type card like this would lead to a better match because they'd have faced each other a few times in the build up. Anyway, LOVE the Hall vs Awesome match and those are two guys who I've targeted both years now and it's just a matter of time before I get them. Never would have thought of that match either but I think it'd fantastic. I'm a BIG Kerry von Erich fan too so anyone taking him always gets a plus in my book. I also think that I like HHH more than most as I've always been a fan of his promo work.

A few notes on my card:

• I know it's a lot to take in, that's why I format it the way I do. The matches are obviously the most important thing, but for me the bios are really important. Anyway, I totally understand if people don't read any of the spoilers
• Happy to see people's reactions to "Dancin' in the Dark". Thought was one of themes I didn't think would go over well. Big Boss fan and it just kind of came to me for him. On the flip side I'm surprised that "Livin' on a Prayer" wasn't embraced. I feel like it's a perfect match for Page with Kimberly considering the storyline. I love Nirvana, but I was going with the story. I actually considered "Glory Days", but didn't think the pace was great for an entrance theme. Anyway, just glad people read the themes. I was even going to add a note advising to listen to them while reading, LOL.
• Surprised nobody commented on the... "altered" Undisputed Era. Wasn't the plan until the War Games idea came about and I was identifying teams left to draft. Initially it was just going to be The Midnight Express vs The Undisputed Era (Fish and O'Reilly), but liked the idea of an alternative type of War Games. Anyway, I think Roode while not as good as Cole for that "spot" in that faction for a few reasons is still a good alternative and I like the swerve even though I don't dislike Storm.
• The Indecent Proposal match came consciously from the film and another wrestler I was considering drafting to face Page. The alternative to that guy I actually did draft and is in another match. Then I figured Pillman would be great. Perhaps subconsciously I was thinking about Pillman - Goldust, but if I was initially it was subconsciously. In an associated note, I think my federation has one too many belts, but I needed a belt for both this match and the ladder match considering the opponents hence the belts I chose.
• The Christopher Park/Abyss thing is obviously a different take on the TNA angle. For the record that TNA angle was fantastic and one of the best things ever done by TNA if you ask me, though my TNA knowledge is spotty. Anyway, what I like about the way I used versus that is that Park was already so well known as Abyss it didn't take more than five seconds to figure out who he was. Here, assuming you're like me and don't watch every promotion out there, he debuted as Park in this new federation and so some may not be able to connect the dots. Small difference, but I think notable. And I know Abyss is pretty divisive as people either like him or hate him, but I think he's underrated and it would have been nice to see him work somewhere other than TNA.
• Alex Wright was taken as a potential need to make a match even though I figured I wouldn't have one for him. However both Silas Young and Waylon Mercy were taken simply for promos. Promos are arguably the best thing about pro wrestling and so I wanted to add some and when I discovered Young I felt like it was a goldmine of potential.
• As the draft progressed I thought I'd have an 8 match card with both the pre-show matches being part of that card. Then as I discovered more guys available who I hadn't necessarily planned on, Jarrett, DiBiase Jr and Abyss, I figured I'd make a couple more matches that interested me. Big Von Erich fan as I noted above so grabbing Kevin was a no-brainer.
• I'm sure more of you know, but Jerry Jarrett did acquire WCCW from Fritz von Erich back in the day, so I thought I'd play on that angle a bit.
• I'll criticize my own card here and say that I have a lot of singles matches. I could see that coming fairly early on but didn't change it for a few reasons. First and foremost, getting match types didn't work so well in the end. Also some of the non-singles match ideas I had were torpedoed when I didn't get some guys. More than anything though I didn't want to make them just to make them. Some of the triple threats I see or the fatal fourways or what have you will have two guys who I think make a good singles match but then you've got some other guy/guys thrown in who for me shouldn't be there. Of course that's all subjective and I'm sure some might think that about my War Games match even though that wasn't the case for me. It's all subjective of course. Anyway, I'd have liked one more non-singles match, but I wasn't going to make something for the sake of it. And I think the storylines and stipulations make up for that to a degree, but those are all there because I wanted them and not to make up for anything.
• If you've read this far I'll just say that I LOVE this draft. I haven't watched wrestling in close to 15 years, but seeing this draft in 2017 has totally got me watching things on YouTube. I was really annoyed I didn't find that draft until it was too late, but have really enjoyed working on my cards the last two years. I have learned so much it's almost embarrassing to admit some of what I didn't know. If I knew who Art Barr was before we were picking this year, I don't recall it. Didn't know much about Gargano until prepping for this draft after he'd been picked last year. Really knew nothing about The Undisputed Era. Even my knowledge of Pillman was spotty, but now he's one of my all-time favorites. Anyway, it's a lot of fun learning about these guys and it also helps me appreciate the other cards much more.

OK, I'll shut up now. I'll just add a big THANKS to @Tomas Tatahhh for putting this on again and taken the multiple revisions to my card.

• BigBadBruins7708 has some good elements, but also some wrestlers I'm not interested in. I don't particularly like Race or Tri, but I would enjoy seeing Race smack mid 2000s Tri around for trying to rip him off. Scorpio and Ladd are two pieces I really like, and the Hall vs Awesome match is quietly very good. Harlem Heat vs Road Warriors is good but I remember it from WCW. I like plenty of elements of old school wrestling but Slaughter, Thesz, and Sammartino are guys I don't have interest in. Les Habs' card looks good to me, one of the top cards in this. Good in ring work, enjoyable stipulations and gaga. Should have drafted Courteney Cox for Gargano's entrance. Good use of some wrestlers like Barr and Jarrett who have lots of talent but can be tricky to use. Strong WCW influence, my favourite part was alternate reality Pillman being used very well.

Never even occurred to me and I noticed her in the video the multiple times I listened to the track. Great idea.

 

[CHGoalie27]

Request for extension on the vote please, will read thru after the...Baby's gulp kinde garten orientation :/