Preview of AWL 84

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my sad duty to inform you that Ultramantis Black is no longer with the AWL. During his match last week with HAKAISHA and the subsequent attack by YTM Inc, Ultramantis Black sustained severe injuries and had to be stretchered out of the AWL Arena. Unfortunately, he doesn't have any Japanese health insurance (a violation of AWL policy), and has therefore returned to the United States where he now has coverage thanks to the American ACA law. We thank Ultramantis Black for his work in the AWL over the past year and the door is more than open for him to return in the future. However, I've heard from reliable sources the Ultramantis Black wishes to focus his efforts on the upcoming return of CHIKARA on May 25th. All of us here at the AWL are CHIKARA fans and are certainly looking forward to that event. With UMB gone, that's the last of the CHIKARA Refugees, but don't be surprised if more talent from the CHIKARA roster appears in the AWL sooner or later.

However, the AWL must move forward and we have a NEW AWL World Heavyweight Champion in HAKAISHA! The youngest champion in the history of the AWL, HAKAISHA is part on of Yarina's brazen scheme to get the title back on her chosen champion Wonder Kid. Hopefully HAKAISHA has enough respect for the championship that, if the match happens, he won't just hand the title to Wonder Kid the way Yarina wants him to. I know it's not my job to editorialize like this, but HAKAISHA, you are the AWL World Heavyweight Champion! That MEANS something to every single member of this roster. Please respect that if you respect nothing else.

But back on topic, the Commissioner's office has sent me the card for this weekend's AWL 84 event and it looks to be VERY interesting indeed.

MAIN EVENT:

Shin Tora (C) vs. Ma-Ji-Ku—AWL World Light Heavyweight Championship Match.

Ma-Ji-Ku did the unthinkable last week and handed CM Punk his first regular season loss in the AWL. As a result, Shin Tora's second defense of the AWL World Light Heavyweight Title will be against the man who held it for nearly 2 years! This should be one hell of a match and more than worthy of being the main event.

Semi Final:

Ganba vs. Tanaka Kenichi

Since Kenichi can't seem to stay away from the AWL Arena even when under suspension, the AWL Commissioner (after some strongly worded requests from Ganba) has decided to give Mr. Tanaka exactly what he wants, a rematch with the Japanese Megastar. Ganba defeated Tanaka Kenichi fair and square in a surprisingly competitive match at National Pro Wrestling Day before Tanaka low-blowed Ganba in a dishonorable attack that set up everything that's lead to this match. Hopefully, AWL 84 will be the end of this feud.

The Technicos (2) vs. Dragon & James (0)

Matt Classic will be in the corner of his team as he continues toward his Golden Watch Match against the AWL World Heavyweight Champion at AWL 100. The Techincos are one win away from a title shot at Big & Spicy and the AWL World Tag Team Championships. Dragon & James, on the other hand, are just looking to get on the board.

Wolf vs. Tiny vs. Hassan vs. ????—Fight for 4.

The AWL Best 4 currently looks like this:

1. Ganba

2. Ben Nelson

3. Wonder Kid

4. ????

Obviously we have to fill in the gap and this match is how we're going to do it. The three revealed names are based off the current AWL Win-Loss records. As for the mystery wrestler? I have no idea and we'll find out together at AWL 84.

Tiger Mask vs. El Santo Azul.

There's no great story behind this match, the AWL Commissioner just wanted to keep both the tag team partners busy so nobody gets any bright ideas about interfering with the main event.

AWL 84 looks like it will be a night of high stakes and high quality action. Be sure to be there for the best professional wrestling on the internet: The Animated Wrestling League.