At AWL 160 we will crown a new champion.
But will it be an Intercontinental Champion or a Zenkoku Champion?
Hassan:
It's
a difficult time for everybody. World events have brought out the
best and the worst in people. You all know my story. You know that
before I came to Japan, America was the only home I have ever known.
But to some people, the color of my skin and the name on my driver's
license is all they need to mark me as "Other" and "Enemy."
My family was never very religious, we call ourselves Muslim because
that is our culture and history. But other than a few lessons as a
child and the occasional holiday, I never really practiced anything.
My parents wanted me to be 100% American and, as far as I knew, I
was. I guess I'm like a lot of 1st and 2nd generation Americans that
way.
But
all that changed after 9-11. All of a sudden I was the enemy. I was
a terrorist. I was a killer. Many of my neighbors cowered and hid
from the angry Americans, afraid that we were going to be snatched
away in the middle of the night to some prison island somewhere.
People changed their clothing, their habits, even their names to
avoid suspicion. I don't blame them, they made the right decision
for them.
But
I made a different decision. I wear what I wear to the ring not our
of religious obligation, but because I want everyone to know who I
am, where I'm from, and what I stand for. I am Iraqi. I am
American. I am Japanese. I am intercontinental. And in this time
where old stories are being told all over again, I will be what this
world needs: The Intercontinental Champion.
American
Beetle:
I
had a rousing speech prepared in the finest tradition of American
oration. But no. After reading what Hassan wrote...He deserves to
be champion. He is what AMERICA is! The international nation!! The
land of immigrants and opportunity!!! The land of the free and the
home of the brave!!!! America will not bow to fear. America will
not give into those who wish to destroy us, at home or abroad.
But
with that said. I am an American. That means I fight for what's
right. At AWL 160 I will do the right thing and give Hassan and
Yamada Jiro the best fight I've got. If Hassan want's to be
Intercontinental Champion, he has to earn it.
Yamada
Jiro (Translated from Japanese):
What
a load of garbage! The Americans whine and complain about being
attacked and being victims? WE are the victims. Have the American's
forgotten what they did to us? The millions of men, women, and
children they killed in the war? Do they spare one thought for the
atomic bomb survivors who have to live with pain and illness every
day of their lives? Of course not! Because they are nothing but
murdering savages. You reap what you sow. America has given the
world nothing but war and death, now they and their allies recieve
war and death in return. Japan has given the world peace and honor
over the last 70 years and we have reaped the benefits.
Now
I'm not condoning the actions of the dishonorable cowards who
attacked the nation of Paris. Suicide is a means of regaining lost
honor, not a battlefield tactic. Nobunaga would never have done such
a thing! But the Americans are now getting just a taste of what they
gave us. It is justice. And it will be justice when their filth is
washed away from the AWL and I rise as the Zenkoku Champion.
(Please
note that the opinions expressed in this blog belong to the wrestlers
only and do not necessarily reflect the stance of the Animated
Wrestling League or it's employees.)
In
other unpleasantness, at AWL 160 yet another wrestler will fall to
Batsumania. The 4 tributes have been assembled and here now their
final words before they step foot into the ring possibly for the last
time.
El
Santo Azul (Translated from Spanish):
When
my brother and I came to Japan and the AWL this was supposed to be a
6 month training journey. Nearly 4 years later and this is country
has become as much a home to me as Mexico. Unfortunately, I have to
have a job in order to keep my visa. Make no mistake, if I lose this
match I have to leave Japan. I have everything to lose...that means
I have nothing to lose!
Jon
Shina:
In
48 hours, they'll say that 4 men will step into the ring. Oh nuh uh!
Those other 3 men are all...wait for it...poopyheads!!! They don't
have Hustle, Loyalty, or Respect!
At
AWL 160 you will ALL finally SEE that the CHAMP! IS! HERE!
DOOMBUNNY:
WellIhavetoadmitIdidn'texpecttobehere.
Ithoughtmywinlossrecordwasbetterthanthis.
Butthat'sthewaythecarrotcakecrumbles.
ThisSundayallIhavetodoispinonemantokeepmyjob.
Thatdoesn'tsoundtoohard.
ThennextseasonIthinkit'stimeforHAKAISHA!andmetogetbackontheroadtobeingtheGoldenDuo,afterallthere'sgoingtobeanewchampionshipafterAWL160,noreasonIcan'tbethesecondmantoholdit.
Onwardandupward!
E.N.
Hance:
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