AWL 320: Season 16 Finale

Interview with the New Classics

                Matt Classic Sr. has refused to take time from his private training (and considering the results we all saw at AWL 319, I don’t blame him) for an interview.  So, I sat down with the other three members of The New Classics to discuss the Lucha de Apuesta and their thoughts on Matt and his influence on their careers.

Ryusensei: Thank you for your time gentlemen.  We’re here to talk about Matt, but before we get to that, Lee, you are in the ladder match for the #1 contendership for the AWL Grand Championship.  What are you doing to prepare for this match and, as the #1 member of the Best 4, are you disappointed that you’re not in the main event of the Season Finale?

Lee Masters: Yeah, I’m pissed that I don’t get my title fight.  I think I could take Hakaisha or whatever he’s called these days, but Red has the Golden Opportunity an’ that gives him the right to challenge for the belt.  I’d be a real asshole if I got mad at Red or anyone else for following the rules.  I just don’t like waiting.

Ryusensei: And your preparations for the ladder match?

Lee Masters: Heh, I’ve been practicing climbing ladders like a human being rather than like a wrestler.  I know I can beat Akira, Wyvern, and even Tiger Mask one on one or even in a 4-way.  The ladder is the bit I’m not sure about.

Ryusensei: Best of luck.  Now, let’s get to the reason we’re all here.  Matt Classic shocked the wrestling world when he seemingly out of nowhere agreed to wager his mask to get a match with Ganba Hisshi Dark.  Did you know this was coming?  Or were you as surprised as  the rest of us?

Sammy Nix: Not really.  I think we all knew Matt was gettin’ desperate and he had some kinda plan, but wagering his mask?  Nah, I think that hit all of us out of the blue.

Chiba Akagi (speaking English): Yes.  We were very surprised.  But I have been wrestling in tag team matches with Classic-sensei more recently than either of you.  I think he is ready.  He can beat that monster.

Lee Masters: I hope you’re right.  I remember the first time Matt took off his mask in front of us. We’d been training and wrestling together more about 2 years at that point.  That mask means everything to him.  If he loses that mask, he’s done.  Career over.

Sammy Nix: Definitely.

Ryusensei: Nearly two weeks ago at AWL 319, Matt came out looking better than I’ve ever seen him and I think I’m the only person who’s worked here longer than you and Matt.  I’d hoped to ask him…well…what the hell happened?

All: HAHAHAHA!

Sammy Nix: We haven’t got a clue.  None of us have seen Matt other than at 319 since this match was booked.  If you figure out what he’s doing, please let us know.

Chiba Akagi: はい、教えてください！

Lee Masters: What he said.

Ryusensei: Thank you gentlemen.  Lee, best of luck this weekend and all of you please give Matt my best when you see him.

Card for AWL 320 so far.

                Last weekend the leader of the Purosentai Resurangers, ResuRED dropped a HUGE bombshell that completely changed the look and landscape of our upcoming season finale.  At AWL 320, the heroes are cashing in the Golden Opportunities that they won at last season’s finale in the Tokyo Dome against every title the Augments still hold.  This monumental shakeup means the card for AWL 320 currently looks like this:

AWL 320: Season 16 Finale

MAIN EVENT:

JIgoku DESTROY (C) vs. ResuRED (GO)

AWL Grand Championship Match

5^th Title Defense

The Augments (C) vs. Purosentai Resurangers (GO)

AWL World’s Tag Team Championship Match

4^th Title Defense

                With X-Drone losing the Intercontinental Championship to Hebitsukai last weekend, there is no need for the Resurangers’ third and final Golden Opportunity to be cashed in at this time.  Additionally, while it stands to reason that ResuBLUE will use his Super Sentai Super Power “One Man Tag Team” to challenge for the AWL World’s Tag Team Titles, the exact line up has yet to be determined.

                But that’s not the only title match currently scheduled for AWL 320.  The best and biggest of the AWL Joshi Division will face off one more time with the gold on the line!

Akira Merune (C) vs. Athena Jane (#1)

AWL Joshi Championship Match

1^st Title Defense

                In other news, a mysterious post to this very blog last week would seem to indicate that Ganba Hisshi Dark has accepted the challenge of Matt Classic Sr. so we here at AWL HQ feel comfortable adding the match to the card:

Matt Classic Sr. vs. Ganba Hisshi Dark

Lucha de Apuesta

                Next, a NEW match just announced for the finale!  With the Resurangers taking over the main event, the AWL Best 4 are out in the cold…until now.  The AWL Commissioner has decided to put a contract to challenge the AWL Grand Champion (Whomever he may be) at next season’s premier in a briefcase and…you can see where this is going, right?

Lee Masters vs. King Akira vs. Wyvern vs. Tiger Mask II

LADDER MATCH!!

Winner challenges for the Grand Championship at AWL 321!

                Last, and least, starting off the show will be 4 worst wrestlers in the AWL today fighting to save their careers.  At this point, all 4 members are mathematically LOCKED in the Danger Zone so it’s time to finally announce the match officially.

“Thuglife” Tanaka Kenichi vs. Mr. Smiles vs. Hasaiki vs. Michael Dunne

BATSUMANIA

                It’s already been a chaotic couple of weeks already so I have no doubt that this card will change several times between now and AWL 320.  In fact, check right back here tomorrow for a match announcement with serious finale implications.

AWL 291: Return of the Warrior of Light?

AWL Supercard: Golden War 2019

AWL Supercard: Sakuramania Wrestlegenesis 2019!

Dr. Jigoku Speaks

                This weekend at AWL Supercard: Sakuramania Wrestlegenesis 2019 we will have only the 4^th Lucha de Apuestas in AWL history and the first to involve 8 wrestlers.  If the Forces of Jigoku win, he gains control of the Golden Opportunity, but if Jigoku’s minions lose, all four will be freed of their control collars.  As powerful as the Golden Opportunity is, why would Dr. Jigoku agree to risk cutting his stable of wrestlers in HALF?  Well, I e-mailed him earlier this week to ask that very question.  This is the full text of his response:

                You sentimental fool!  I don’t give a damn about those purple peons, they are tools nothing more nothing less.  Like any tool they are only useful until they break.  Any true grand master would happily sacrifice their pawns if the reward is great enough.  I want that Golden Opportunity.  You want your precious heroes back.  Seems the stakes are even.  In fact, I issue an open challenge.  Make it worth my while and I’ll give you the opportunity to lose to your…SUPERIORS…in the future.

                Well, I certainly read that as Jigoku leaving the door open for future wager matches.  But the primary question remains, what does the bad doctor consider “Worth his while”?

Full Card for AWL Supercard: Sakuramania Wrestlegenesis 2019!

                The first of two spring Supercards (and the last of the Heisei Era) is just a week and a half away.  Not only will three championships be on the line, but a MASSIVE Lucha de Apuestas will change the landscape of the AWL one way or another.

AWL Supercard: Sakuramania Wrestlegenesis 2019!

MAIN EVENT

Ganba Hisshi Dark (C) vs. Sammy Nix (#1)

AWL Grand Championship Match

1^st Title Defense

                The Demon from The Pit has taken control of the AWL Grand Championship.  The only member of the AWL Best 4 who doesn’t work for Dr. Jigoku will try and take it back.  But now that Ganba and Gisei control the most powerful prize in the AWL, what new dark powers will the former hero bring forth from the pit?

The Dorei Corps vs. Purosentai Resurangers

Lucha de Apuestas

Mascara contra Oportunidad de Oro

                You all saw the gauntlet being thrown down last weekend.  Well, the challenge has been accepted.  At Sakuramania Wrestlegenesis it will be an Atomicos ELIMINATION MATCH!  The Dorei Corps will wager their control masks against the Golden Opportunity Resu Red won in the Contractual Obligation Rumble back in January.  That means that we could get Wyvern, Hakaisha, Doombunny, and Ma-Ji-Ku back!  On the other hand, Dr. Jigoku’s forces could utterly dominate the AWL Grand Championship picture.

                By special order of the AWL Commissioner, this match will have a special 60 minute time limit.  The only mystery remaining is the line-up.  As you’ll see below, Resu Yellow already has a match in the Joshi Division and can’t compete.  That leaves only 3 male members of the team.  So, who will be the 4^th man?  Hopefully, we’ll find out at some point this week. 

Queens of Wrestling (C) vs. Purosentai Resurangers (3)

AWL Joshi Tag Team Championship Match

2^nd Title Defense

                The first ever 4 way tag team elimination match in AWL history resulting in the ultimate victory as Resu Yellow and Resu Pink picked up 3 points in 1 match.  This will be their title opportunity.  A rematch from the finals of the Joshi Tag Team Title Tournament.

Shynron (C) vs. Big Jerry

British Openweight Championship Match

World of Sport Rules

2 Falls, 2 Submissions, or a Knockout in 10 Rounds

1^st Title Defense

                The authorities over in the UK have authorized another match for the British Openweight Title on Japanese soil.  This time Big Jerry, the tag team partner of the former champion Frederick Victor, will try and bring the gold back to The Empire.  This match will be contested in 5 minute rounds.

                It’s only a week and change away.  However, AWL 271 is still coming up this weekend.  Hopefully I’ll have the card for that event tomorrow.