Finale Countdown Part 2: Good vs. Evil

                Last week I spoke about the rise of the forces of darkness in the Animated Wrestling League.  Today, we’re going to examine two matches where this is a key element.

                First, Matt Classic Sr. will challenge Ganba Hisshi Dark for the latter’s #3 position in the AWL Best 4. But this match has nothing to do with the AWL Grand Championship.  Blasphemy though it may be to say, this match runs FAR deeper.  This match is the reason Matt Classic Sr., retired since AWL 100, has returned to life as an active wrestler at the considerable age of 84.

                Ganba Hisshi Dark, formerly the greatest hero the AWL has ever known, fell to the darkness and made a Faustian bargain with the demon Gisei.  But it’s his crimes against Classic’s family that have driven the elder Classic out of retirement.  Earlier this season, Matt Classic Jr. lost his final life in the Test of 10 to Ganba Hisshi Dark.  Senior blames Ganba for costing his son his career.  Now, I know that isn’t entirely rational, but we’re talking about a father defending his son.  What do you expect?

                This will be a traditional AWL Rules Match, but I expect the referee to swallow his whistle considering the circumstances. 

                Additionally, the forces of Dr. Jigoku will face the Unified School of the Tiger Style in an Atomicos Match.  It has been brought to my attention that the AWL Commissioner has announced that, if LJ-04 loses Batsumania, Dr. Jigoku will be allowed to nominate one of his Augments to take LJ-04's place in the 8-man tag.
                The good news is that the Unified School of the Tiger Style.  Of all the teams and factions that have risen to power this season, the tigers are the best hope for the future of the Animated Wrestling League.  At AWL 260, they'll get a chance to prove it.