AWL Commissioner Rules on Reshuffle Match

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I am the AWL Commissioner.

It has been a long time since I have needed to make a public statement regarding happenings in the Animated Wrestling League, so please forgive me if I seem somewhat out of practice at this.

Last weekend during episode 302 of The Animated Wrestling League, The Augments known as Project Tetsu and Jigoku DESTROY refused to continue a four way Reshuffle Match once they became the final two competitors.  As a result, Animated Wrestling League Senior Official Joey Babaganoush declared the match a no-contest.  As always, the referee’s decision is final and sacrosanct.  Senior Official Babaganoush was completely within his rights to make this most unusual call.  As a result, the two falls that did take place in the reshuffle match shall NOT be counted in the Animated Wrestling League Win-Loss Records.

However, while all action within the ring is the sole responsibility of the referee, responsibility for the Animated Wrestling League Best 4 Rankings lies solely with me.  ResuRED and Tiger Mask II did lose valid pinfalls and double teaming is legal in a Reshuffle Match.  Therefore, I see no reason not to alter the Best 4 Rankings to reflect those results.  The current Best 4 Rankings are as follows:

1. TBD

2. TBD

3. Tiger Mask II

4. ResuRED

As for the top two positions, there will be a match between the two Augments who refused to continue their match.  However, it shall not take place next weekend.  I’m instating a 1 week cooling off period.  Project Tetsu and Jigoku DESTROY are hereby suspended without pay until Animated Wrestling League Episode 304.  At which time the following match will take place:

Project Tetsu vs. Jigoku DESTROY

#1 Contender’s Match for the AWL Grand Championship

All Other Augments BARRED from Ringside.

If either competitor refuses to compete, BOTH will be immediately FIRED!

Do not push me Jigoku!  THIS!  I have COMMISSIONED!!!

On your marks...

I have waited a long time to say this.  Good evening ladies and gentlemen.  I am the AWL…Commissioner.

We…are…BACK!  The Animated Wrestling League is REBORN!!!  At the turning of the new year, we shall rise from the ashes for the biggest event in our calendar and the start of AWL Season 12: The New Year’s Tournament.  16 professional wrestlers will compete in a one-night single elimination tournament with the sole survivor receiving a prize more precious that any amount of money…an automatic title match at the AWL Grand Championship currently held by The Japanese Destroyer.

Furthermore, we are restarting the AWL Best 4 system of determining the top contenders to the AWL Grand Championship.  The winner of the New Year’s Tournament will be the number one contender, his fellow finalist will be number two, and the losers of the semifinals will become numbers three and four based on who has the best win loss record.

More information regarding the tournament will be announced within the next few days.  However, before we can continue into the future, we must discuss the past.  First, all win loss records and tag team division points are reinstated and shall be carried over from Season 11.  Before Season 12 properly begins at AWL 221, there will be an AWL By the Numbers post to clarify such matters.

Second, the Animated Wrestling League is offering an open invitation for all AWL Wrestlers who signed with Global Wrestling Monopoly to return to the Animated Wrestling League without prejudice.  Already Ganba, Luke James, all three members of Shin Jidai, and The Augments have taken us up on the offer.  The offer is still open to anyone who qualifies.  The lone exception is American Beetle.  He lost the Batsumania Match at AWL 220 and is not welcome to return.

Third, speaking of the Augments, I hereby STRIP Project Tetsu of the AWL Anarchy Championship and officially once again retire the title.  Season 12 will be about the restoration of order to the Animated Wrestling League.  The last thing I need is anarchy.

Forth, I have received requests for bookings from some former Global Wrestling Monopoly so called Superstars.  Their requests will be considered on a case by case basis.  Already I have signed Tiger the Dark to an AWL Contract and happily welcome him to the roster.

Fifth, I am still deciding what to do with the now defunct Global Wrestling Monopoly championship belts that we acquired following Final Wars.  More information on that as it becomes available.

Finally, allow me to announce the official Supercard schedule for 2018:

January: New Year’s Tournament 2018.

February: National Pro Wrestling Day 2018? (Chikara has not announced the event for this year.)

March: ???? (Well, I have to keep some secrets. BWAHAHAHAHAH!)

May: Golden War 2018.

August: Obon-nanza 2018.

October: Clash of Styles Tournament.

That is all.  I wish all of you a very happy holiday and ask you to please look forward to the 12^th Season of the Animated Wrestling League.

THIS!  I have COMMISSIONED!!!!!!!!  BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

--XOXO AWL Commissioner

AWL Commissioner's Announcement

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am the AWL Commissioner.  And it  is my great pleasure to announce what shall be a defining feature of the tenth season of the Animated Wrestling League.  Ever since the inception of the league, I have had one cardinal rule: All forms and styles of professional wrestling are welcome here!  But the time has come to see which form is the best and in the world of professional wrestling we can do this in only one way:

The AWL Clash of Styles Tournament!

An 8-Man round robin tournament featuring Representatives of the following styles:

1. Lucha Libre

2. Technical Wrestling

3. Powerhouse Wrestling

4. Strong Style

5. Hardcore Wrestling

6. Brawling

7. Specialization

8. Tiger Style

The CoS Tournament shall be scored thusly:

2 points for a win.

1 point each for a draw.

0 points for a loss.

(All matches contested to a 10 minute time limit)

The two men with the highest scores (after any necessary tie breakers) shall meet at AWL 200 in the CoS Final.  The winner shall receive:

1. The title of "Ultimate Master of The Ultimate Style of Professional Wrestling."

2. A \100,000,000 cash prize.

3. A Golden Opportunity!

(For those of you who do not follow Chikara, this means an open contract for any match, any time, any place, any title, any stipulation.)

It should be a fantastic tournament!  The first two matches to determine the first two Representatives shall take place this Sunday at Obon-Nanza.

THIS!  I have COMMISSIONED!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

--XOXO AWL Commisioner