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PWA Force Ep01

-We cut to Youtube. There is a countdown and then content premieres. Clips of various wrestlers fighting, posing and cutting promos run while White Lion's "Don't Give Up" plays loudly. Then we cut to a TV studio where a wrestling ring has been set up and some bleachers with a loud but modest crowd. Oh yeah, studio wrestling is back!

PWA Force!

-Mark Roberts and Joey "IQ" Johnson welcome everyone to the show and announce the PWA will begin two different title tournaments to fill the vacant & defunct PWA World Heavyweight Championship & PWA World Tag Team Championships! Both tournaments would begin today!

PWA World Tag Team Title Tournament 1st Round Match: That Awesome Team (Corey F. & Tommy Elmore) vs The Kings (Simon & "Bonecrusher" Toby King) -The Kings jumped That Awesome Team as the former KOW stars came out to the ring and were giving high fives to the fans in attendance in the studio. They brawled outside the ring before taking things inside where Elmore, a large powerful man, took charge tossing both Simon & Toby around with ease. When the smaller Corey F. was in though the Kings gained the advantage and worked over his lower back and kept him isolated from his partner. A missed move by Simon led to Corey getting the tag to Elmore who came in once again tossing both Kings around. That Awesome Team looked on the verge of victory when Corey F. tagged back in and climbed to the top but "Bonecrusher" Toby King managed to tackle Elmore out of the ring and Simon caught Corey with an avalanche backbreaker, right on his lower back, which left the former KOW star vulnerable for the SIMON SAYS Rolling Cutter! 1, 2, 3! W: The Kings [Advance to the Quarter-Finals]

-Mark Roberts & Joey "IQ" Johnson are joined by "Fantasy" Brett Young, Brandon Young and Brittany Young.. THE YOUNG CLAN! Brett put over how proud he was to be in the PWA with his family, representing the Young family name in the 2020's! He sees big things in store for Brandon and Brittany in the PWA and beyond. Then he got serious and said he is also happy that he has a chance to potentially get his hands on "Up All Night" Pablo O'Connor down the road in the PWA. He put over all the history of bad blood between them in the UWF and L-Pro and how finally things would be settled between them in the very near future and they could put a stop to O'Connor besmirching the pro wrestling business for good.

PWA World Heavyweight Title Toturnament 1st Round Match: Senor Cloak Dos vs Tarantula 4 -The crowd went NUTS for SCD in the studio! Both masked men went at it from the start at a fast and furious pace. They did a mix of chain wrestling, counters and flippy takedowns at the start before Tarantula moved in on the submission moves. SCD would work his way out and counter with roll ups & flash pins but the masked man from Japan would escape in time. Tarantula caught SCD with a STIFF savate kick and once again went back to his submissions, trying to force a tap out but SCD kept struggling free or to the ropes. T4 tried to set up THE WEB, his armbar/chicken wing submission finisher, but SCD broke free and countered with a La Casita roll up.. 1, 2, 3! W: Senor Cloak Dos [Advances to the Quarter-Finals] -Postmatch an irate Tarantula 4 tried to attack Dos but the masked man from Mexico escaped the ring and celebrated his victory with the screaming fans while T4 vowed revenge!

-Mark Roberts & Joey "IQ" Johnson are joined by Jamison James, set to face Brandon Young next week on PWA Force in the World Title tournament. James put over how happy he was to dupe Willy Gordon out of his rock n roll money because it was going to be a piece of cake strolling into the PWA and making his star rise off the names of yesterday that he was sure to crush beneath his feet. The fans booed, he called them "bitch britches" and told them to shut up, which drew more boos. Jamison said he the biggest bitch was his opponent next week, Brandon Young, who he vowed to shut up as well because nothing was going to stop James from becoming a champion in the PWA!

-Women's Singles Match: Catherine MacDonald (Class of 2011) vs Mistress Abigail Screamer -The goth gimmicked Mistress kept stalling at the start of the match, getting into arguments with fans, reciting dark poetry at them loudly. The Irish lass, MacDonald, dragged Screamer in and was hip tossing & arm dragging her around the ring and grounding her with a side headlock. Abigail used her long nails to rake Catherine's eyes to gain the advantage and was choking the former Girl Fight star on the ropes while screaming more dark poetry at the crowd. Screamer missed a splash off the 2nd turnbuckle when MacDonald rolled out of the way and the Irish lass used a small package to procure the win! W: MacDonald -Postmatch Catherine's Class of 2011 stablemate, the American Amanda Irvine, joined her to celebrate when out from the back came Sinn Dee Ray, a psycho party girl themed wrestler, who joined Mistress Abigail Screamer in jumping the two girls from behind and leaving them laying!

-Mark Roberts & Joey "IQ" Johnson are joined by "Dynamite" Davey Kemp, "Lucky" Luke Kemp & "Showtime" Steve Kemp.. KEMP BLOOD! They put over how excited they were to be in the PWA and to show the world what Kemp family wrestling was all about! They're going to do everything they can to win the PWA World Tag Team and World heavyweight title tournaments and make the world scream for more!

PWA World Tag Team Title Tournament 1st Round Match: Seminole Warriors (Yaha & Asen) w/ Osceola vs The Savages (Kogo & Maka) -This was a FIGHT as the massive & angry Savages, former multi-time KOW Tag Team Champions, stormed the ring and went right at their opponents. The Seminole Warriors fought back as hard as they could but were severely outgunned by the much larger Savages who were laying waste with their power moves. Maka missed a big splash on Asen which opened the door for the Warriors to go on the offensive but a sneaky attack by Kogo from the ring apron turned the tide back in favor of the Savages who POWERSLAMMED Yaha on the floor before SANDWICH LARIATING Asen followed by the DOUBLE SAVAGE SPEAR! W: The Savages [Advance to the Quarter-Finals]

-Mark Roberts & Joey "IQ" Johnson are joined by JJ "Bull" Daniels & "Outlaw" Tyler Monroe, the COWBOYS FROM HELL! They talked about what an honor it was to be in the PWA and the history both of their fathers had wrestling in the original PWA way back when. Their promo is interupted by Mario de Rossi & Marco Cassano, the Italianos! The Italianos tell them they talk too much and will get their big American mouths shut  next week when they meet in the tag team title tournament. Monroe asked "Why wait for next week?" and the BIG BRAWL WAS ON! Security & officials flooded out to separate the melee!

Main Event: PWA World Heavyweight Title Tournament 1st Round Match: Jerome Taylor vs Pablo O'Connor w/ Stephanie Delacroix & KdV -Pablo did lots of stalling early on and would use cheap tactics to gain the early advantage but Taylor would fight back and O'Connor would exit the ring to cut off Taylor's advantage. These two old rivals were very cagey against one another in a very methodical match, both trying to avoid slipping up with mistakes. Distractions by Delacroix and KdV created openings for O'Connor to exploit and he began working over the right knee of his old rival. The former Old School Hard Knocks Wrestling Champion and former KOW King of Kings World Champion Taylor fought on gamely on practically one leg but the L-Crown Champion kept exploiting that injured knee to regain control. On a figure four leg lock attempt Jerome managed to shove O'Connor w/ his boot into the turnbuckles and started fighting back, giving it all he had while limping on one leg. KdV jumped on the apron to distract the ref which allowed Stephanie to slip Pablo some brass knuckles which he used to PUNCH the back of Taylor's left knee, effectively taking out both knees! As Taylor struggled to one knee Pablo ran out of the corner, his metal kneebrace on... CHERRY COLA SMASH! 1, 2, 3! W: Pablo O'Connor [Advances to the Quarter-Finals]

-Pablo O'Connor & Stephanie Delacroix interupted Mark Roberts & "IQ" Johnson who were trying to close out the show to announce that this was just the start as winning the PWA World Heavyweight title is their destiny and warn everyone that the Grand Empire is returning! Then it cuts to White Lion's "Don't Give Up" as credits roll and the show ends.

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The War, Episode 04

[Black screen with plain white text.]

"The War"

[We cut to a conference room at FFN headquarters. In fact, it is the very same one we saw in the first episode! At the head of the table is an empty chair and behind the chair, along the wall, nearly a dozen or more championship belts and the famous Toad Trophy are on display. On the left of our screen we see Poojah Davis, Greg Wallace & Hank Gosslin. On the right side of our screen we see Michael Shinwari and the Broken Gourd's Willy Gordon. Everyone looks uncomfortable and the mood is very tense.]

...

*CLKK*

*SWOOSH*

[Suddenly the door opens and in walks the MASSIVE wall of humanity known now simply as KdV, dressed in his charcoal colored suit, white shirt & black tie, with cherry colored sunglasses. The intimidating bodyguard looks from one side of the table to the other. Everyone is even MORE uncomfortable because they're being inspected and judged. KdV turns around and pokes his head out the door before stepping back in and holding the door open.]

"Hello!"

[Everyone rises to their feet as Stephanie Delacroix & Pablo O'Connor walk in dressed in expensive suits and with big smiles on their faces.]

*SHNKK*

[KdV closes the door behind them and locks it before planting himself in front of the door. O'Connor sits down at the chair at the head of the table while his wife stands behind him and both of them look from side to side at everyone at the table with an evil gleam in their eyes.]

SD: Thank you all for coming, are we ready to get started?

[Gosslin whispers to Wallace who in turn whispers to Davis who takes a big gulp before speaking up.]

PD: Excuse me, shouldn't we wait for the Cherry Cola representative to get here?

[O'Connor and Delacroix look at each other, chuckle and then Delacroix continues.]

SD: We are gathered here today to come to an agreement over all the contracts and deals being offered to us and those we represent.

[Shinwari looks annoyed and holds up a finger.]

MS: Wait a minute! Why did this meeting have to take place here in this awful place?! Why couldn't it be a neutral venue?!

[KdV has his eyes locked on Shinwari and his body tenses up. Delacroix sighs while Pablo slowly leans towards Shinwari.]

POC: We are here at this venue because its location is convenient for us. Is that a problem for you, Shinwari? Would you like to leave?

[The BSW owner feels a chill go through him and he nervously laughs.]

MS: N-no, its not a problem just.. heh.. Never.. Never mind.

[O'Connor smiles at him then sits back and his wife continues.]

SD: Global Summit Wrestling and Best Super Wrestling have made offers for my husband, the L-CROWN CHAMPION, as well as for Señor Cloak Dos and the entire Class of 2010 stable consisting of my niece Anna Williams, his however many times removed relative Teresa Villa, Juno Takayama, Valerie Bloom and Harriett Morrison.

[Delacroix motions towards Willy Gordon.]

SD: Professional Wrestling Association has only made offers for my husband and Señor Cloak Dos.

[Gordon blushes, looks ashamed.]

WG: Ah.. I would love to have the Class of 2010 too I just wasn't sure if..

[O'Connor and Delacroix give him a deadpan stare until his voice trails off and he looks down at the table. THEN they smile and carry on.]

SD: GSW has a TV broadcast ready to go in a prime time slot on Wednesday nights on the Fantastic Fight Network.

[Davis & Wallace look pleased.]

SD: BSW has a TV broadcast ready to go in a prime time slot on Wednesday nights on the Amazing Television Network.

[Now they are taken aback and Shinwari smiles proudly. Wallace looks pissed off.]

GW: You're gonna try to go head to head against us you little punk?!

[Shinwari leans forward with a cocky smile.]

MS: And we're going to kick your ass you fossil!

*AHEM*

[KdV loudly clears his throat in a very threatening manner and everyone at the table, except O'Connor and Delacroix, straighten up in their seats and sweat nervously. Delacroix lets the tension grow for a few moments before she continues.]

SD: PWA has a one hour Youtube broadcast lined up to stream at 6 PM Central time, 7 PM Eastern time, on Wednesday evenings.

[Wallace and Shinwari actually chuckle, full of themselves, and cast judging glances at Gordon who now looks kind of sad.]

SD: The money being offered by both GSW and BSW.. dead even.

[Davis, Wallace, Gosslin and Shinwari are all taken aback!]

PD: What?!

GW: How can this be?!

MS: You guys are offering them THAT much too?!

HG: Oh my...

[O'Connor and Delacroix soak in their disbelief as if being fed good vibes. Stephanie continues.]

SD: However, GSW has been struggling to land that Cherry Cola sponsorship..

[Davis & Wallace glare at Gosslin.]

SD: While BSW have guaranteed money..

[Shinwari's eyes begin to shine and a smile begins to grow..]

SD: And PWA has an old dead world heavyweight championship that we saw growing up but never have had a chance to touch.

[EVERYONE is shocked at this! Gordon's eyes are wide as saucers, he can't believe what he is hearing.]

SD: And we LOVE old prestigious championships..

[Pablo & Stephanie close their eyes and smell the air as if they're smelling the PWA belt in their hands already. They come out of their stupor and return wicked smiles at everyone.]

SD: SCD and the Class of 2010 will abide by whatever decisions we make for them so the question here is what do WE want.

[She puts her hand on her husband's shoulder.]

SD: What does HE want.

[A few moments of silents pass and then Wallace is ready to burst.]

GW: Well what is it?!

[O'Connor slowly turns his head towards the FFN & GSW owner.]

POC: Hmm?

GW: What is it that you want? Just tell us and we'll get you it, pal!

[Pablo smiles and studies all their faces. Davis, Wallace, Gosslin, Shinwari, Gordon. He looks into all their eyes before he looks up at the cieling with a dreamy expression on his face.]

POC: I want everything. I want it all.

[Everyone looks at one another in total confusion.]

HG: What does that mean?

PD: I don't know.

MS: Ah.. Excuse me but.. Everything? All? What...

WG: Yeah, what do you mean?

*SLAM*

[All the seated reps jump back in their seats as Pablo slams his open hand against the table with a crazed expression.]

POC: It means what I said. I want EVERYTHING!

[He points at Davis, Wallace & Gosslin.]

POC: I want GSW.

[They begin to MARK OUT until they watch him point at Shinwari.]

POC: I want BSW.

[And ultimate confusion breaks out as he next points to Gordon.]

POC: I want PWA.

[Pablo leans back in his chair and holds his arms up to the air.]

POC: I. WANT. IT. ALL!

[Stunned disbelief and confusion all around but Delacroix motions with her hands and the noise goes quiet.]

SD: Just listen. There is a way for all of us to get what we want.

[She points towards Davis, Wallace & Gosslin.]

SD: You want the Cherry Cola sponsorship and you want us, right?

[Gosslin shakes his head.]

HG: We don't even know what the Cherry Cola people want, they're not here!

[Delacroix chuckles before producing documents from her briefcase.]

SD: I am not only here today representing my husband and our associates but I am also here acting as an OFFICIAL representative for Cherry Cola.

[Everyone is shook!]

SD: If you want the Cherry Cola sponsorship plus my husband, SCD and 3/5 of the Class of 2010 then you must agree to allow my husband and SCD to work in BSW AND the PWA.

[While Davis, Wallace & Gosslin process this, Shinwari is about to object when Delacroix turns towards him.]

SD: If BSW wants my husband and his credibility via his legendary status, SCD and 2/5 of the Class of 2010 then you must agree to allow my husband and SCD to work in GSW and PWA.

[She then points at Gordon.]

SD: And you WILL agree to anything and consider yourself lucky that you get the L-CROWN CHAMPION, my husband, PABLO O'CONNOR and Señor Cloak Dos to be in PWA and you better not have those tapings fall on a Wednesday.

[Gordon is beside himself with happy surprise.]

WG: We'll have them on Fridays and Saturdays or any day you tell us. Whatever you want!

[Delacroix nods and cuts off questions by continuing.]

SD: Furthermore while Toronto is still a thing the Legacy Crown can NOT be featured on any of your programmings and is out of reach to all BUT.. We also concede that no championships from any of these promotions can be taken away to merge with our precious back here.

[Davis shakes her head.]

PD: That is fine but.. how would this even work?!

MS: Yeah, this makes no sense!

GW: If his company and our company have live shows at the same time on Wednesday nights how can you appear in both places?!

[Pablo leans forward.]

POC: GSW and BSW will take turns having me. One week I'm on one, the next on the other and so forth. It may complicate your schedules but in the end everyone gets what they want.

SD: Including everyone paying us the exact prices that were offered.

[Everyone sits back, processing what this means. O'Connor takes a deep breath then smirks.]

POC: So what do y'all say? What is it going to be? Does everyone get what they want?

[Gosslin gives a stern look at Wallace and Davis.]

HG: We need that Cherry Cola sponsorship.

[Shinwari nods his head.]

MS: We need the credibility that he can bring us.

[Gordon is MARKING OUT.]

WG: I'm so excited!

[All parties look from one to the other and then they all nod their heads.]

Everyone: AGREED!

[O'Connor and Delacroix smile proudly before Pablo reaches into his pocket and produces a quarter.]

POC: You won't regret this. We are ALL going to make history. And we've thought of everything.

[He shows them the quarter.]

POC: We're going to determine who gets us first between GSW and BSW right now via a coin toss.

[Pablo glances at his wife.]

POC: Call it baby.

SD: GSW if heads, BSW if tails.

POC: Here we go!

[Pablo flips the coin in the air and.. we cut to black.]

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The War Episode 03

[Black screen with plain white text.]

"The War"

[We cut to Twitter.]

**November 1st**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter FFN officially announced Global Summit Wrestling (GSW) at a press conference today. Lots of former KOW stars listed in the roll out: Blue Samson, Argo Daralieaux, Kevin Houston, Stu Norris, Freddy Hernandez, Gomez Gutirrez, Andre Nobukov & Suplex Jones.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Charles Morgan & Roy Harper, the KOW announce team, were announced as the announce team for GSW as well. All in all a very predicitable & boring roll out.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Meanwhile at the big Comic Con, Michael Shinwari officially announced Best Super Wrestling (BSW)! Jason Layzer & the Superkick Kids were with him and they promised that they were going to be revolutionizing the sport of pro wrestling.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter SUPER exciting announcement on BSW in comparison to GSW's stale roll out. Jason Layzer is the BEST wrestler in the world and the Superkick Kids are the BEST tag team in the world so already BSW is off to a much better start!

@JoeyIQ On what planet are Jason Layzer and the untalented hacks the Superkick Kids the BEST at anything?  I guess they can be considered the BEST at pretending to be relevant and worth mentioning.  I don't know how they have conned Michael Shinwari out of his money, but mark my words he is going to regret investing in those clowns.

@JoeyIQ I may not agree with everything GSW does, but at least they haven't stooped to the level of signing the Superkick Kids.  Imagine stooping to that level?   Might as well take the blue pill from the Matrix!

@JoeyIQ The only thing Michael Shinwari is going to revolutionize is our sleep schedule.

**November 4th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW today announced the signings of "Giant Queen" Janet Royal, Debbie Wills, Cindy Louis, Maria Torres, Honey Inc. (Judy Gonzalez, Nancy Harrington & Angelica Gomez) & Euro sensation Aspasia as the base of their women's division.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter While predominantly made up of FFN Pro's women's division, it is a great start for a women's division and the most serious attempt at a proper women's division in North America since Girl Fight was around. GSW should get props for this.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW also announced some MAJOR signings today! "ROYAL" Kyle Williams & his older brother, former KOW star Fargo Williams, have signed with BSW! Kyle's wife, Wendy Louis-Williams (the younger sister of GSW's Cindy Williams) also signed.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Kyle & Wendy are a great duo and they are TOP acquisitions for any promotion to get. GSW being deprived of KOW star Fargo Williams for their start up has to be looked at as a good sign of talent wanting to be part of something NEW & EXCITING over boring same old in GSW.

@JoeyIQ I was a fan of Fargo Williams and I always thought Kyle had a bright future.   I don't have a clue why he would want to risk his health and future inside the ring with the likes of  Jason Layzer and the Superkick Kids.  

@JoeyIQ Let's call a spade a spade - BSW is investing in garbage wrestlers who couldn't make it on the big stage.   The only thing exciting about that is at least they all will be in the same place where it will be a weekly train wreck.  

**November 5th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Today GSW announced their 1st tag signings: West River Outlaws, Modern Day Barbarians, Southern Grille, D2, Rough Co. & Ancient Beatdown. (YAWN) All KOW stars, No surprises here.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter In a cool Youtube video BSW announced some MASSIVE tag signings themselves today: Regulators! Violators! Los Perros Diminutos! The Anarchists! Can't wait to see these teams vs the Superkick Kids in the best tag matches possible on the planet!

@JoeyIQ GSW signing actual wrestling talent while BSW continues to roll out teams like the Supershit Kids.   Now they have added the likes of The Anarchists?   Good grief who is advising  Shinwari?  My money is on Jason Layzer.

**November 6th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BREAKING NEWS! My sources are saying that both GSW and BSW have made contract offers to Pablo O'Connor & his group (Stephanie Delacroix, KdV, Senor Cloak Dos, Class of 2010 girls).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter My sources aren't sure which way O'Connor & co. will go. Cherry Cola, his main sponsor, has a long history with FFN but they could be looking to try something new and exciting like BSW.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Other news today, GSW announced the signings of The Painted Freaks! Justice & the Berserkers! Most agree this is a depressing signing because they will have a hard time finding their place in a KOW heavy roster in GSW.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Happier news though, BSW announced the signings of "Unbelievable" Vic Parker & Larry Gates! Parker is a top young talent and this is a MAJOR get for BSW! It shows that the brightest & best of the new generation want to do something NEW w/BSW instead of the same old same old w/GSW.

@JoeyIQ It's obvious that Pablo O'Connor wouldn't associate with the likes of the Supershit Kids and Jayson Layzer.   He has years of successful business decisions and to associate his name with those clowns seems unlike him.  

@JoeyIQ HUGE signing for GSW.  The Painted Freaks are names you can build your shows around.

@JoeyIQ It's a sad day when a legendary family, like Parker and Young's have anything to do with BSW.  Thankfully Bob Young isn't around to see his blood tied to that abortion of a wrestling league.  Shame on Vic for tarnishing his families legacy.  

**November 7th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BREAKING NEWS: BSW announced via a very cool & funny Youtube video that Soldiers of the Sun, (Ricky Courage, Titan Juarez & STRIKER Kato) former UPW Tag Team champions, have signed with them! Massive signing, Courage is one of the very hottest young talents on the planet!

@JoeyIQ What was Ricky Courage thinking?   I hate to see promising careers vanish and that is what is going to happen when his name is now attached to the abortion of BSW.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW also announced the signing of FFN Pro & KOW tag team Road Apocalypse & hardcore death match wrestling legend Gory Thunders! Truly exciting & different signings for a hot new promotion to make!

@JoeyIQ The less I say about Gory Thunders probably the better.   BSW should stand for Bull Shit Wrestling because that's what it's going to be!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW also made announcements of signings. Gino Boticelli, Kid Hammer, Lance Jenning, Mark Pittman, Greg Money, Sumo Ken, Fury Norris & Black Abyss, all former KOW and/or FFN Pro stars.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter The difference between BSW & GSW is night and day. One promotion is out to innovate and change the sport forever while the other is living off the fumes of the past tried & true, thinking it will always work in an ever changing world.

@JoeyIQ Somebody tell this idiot that those so-called fumes of the past is what we call pro wrestling.   There is no secret sauce to figure out.  It's a simple story of good versus evil!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Weirdest story of the day though is that Willy Gordon, singer from 90's alternative band The Broken Gourds, has announced his acquisition of the old dead Pro Wrestling Association (PWA).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Gordon is a well known wrestling fan but big difference between being a fan and being able to run a promotion, much less one with all the baggage of an old defunct brand. Maybe he just wants to put out DVDs or something.

@JoeyIQ The Pro Wrestling Association's legacy and others like it is what this great world was built on.  I don't know much about Willy Gordon, but if he stays true to what made PWA great then at least we will have something to cleanse the waters after BSW poisons it!

**November 8th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW in a bold move today announced their first signings for their women's division. Abby Hollister, Gemma Scott, Camille Delie, Mandy Jenkins, Kelly Myers.. All former Girl Fight talent.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter But the BIGGEST news was BSW's announcement of signing Angel Days. This is the 1st transgendered woman to be signed by a major wrestling promotion that I can think of. Furthermore they made no mention of her being trans, which is HUGE.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter The Angel Days announcement and how it was handled shows the commitment BSW has towards staying current with the modern world as it progresses away from the backwards past.

@JoeyIQ It's not shocking that BSW is going to hitch their wagon to Angel Days.   The place is a train wreck and what Dale Hutchins calls innovation, I call it disaster TV.    

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW also announced signings. Los Hermanos de Valentine & Los Rudos de Valentine from Mexico's TLL. Also the Good Ole Boys (Adrian Gunn & Clay Winchester) and The Hype (Supafly & G-Pac).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Shockingly, Willy Gordon's PWA announced their 1st signings! "The Fantasy" Brett Young, So Cool w/ Julie Davis, "Royalty" Ricky Sanders & "Chico Malo" Diego Rodriguez.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter PWA's signings make the GSW signings look like BSW. They seem to be pandering to an ancient fan base that are on their way out via age & death or lost all interest in pro wrestling. I don't see this turning out well.

@JoeyIQ PWA seems to understand professional wrestling while Michael Shinwari has hitched his wagon to disaster tv.   Would you rather watch legends like Brett Young and Ricky Sanders or sloppy spot idiots like the supershit kids?

**November 11th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Major announcements today by BSW! They've signed Max Stone, Gator-X, "No Tomorrow" Jason Summer, "Lightning" Scottie Sparks, Dan the Creep, "The Human Hand Grenade" Luis Sanchez, "the Future" Ryan Webb & "Ping Pong" Hung Su Chong w/ Ying Shu.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW continues to show how forward thinking they are. All young talent. All hot in the indie scene. Hung Su Chong shows them reaching out to different international markets. This promotion has all the right ideas!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Meanwhile GSW announced signing Johnny Wrestling w/ Amanda, Seth Winters, Declan Pierce, "Jammin'" Jimmy Gibson w/ Princess, Kenyon "Cash" King w/ his Entourage, "The Duke" William Phillips and Monarchy (Angus Ward & Duncan Taylor).

@JoeyIQ Look no further then the investment each organization is making.   BSW has guys that couldn't apply a wristlock correctly, while GSW is bringing in proven talent.   The fact that Dale Hutchins continues to wave his little pom-poms for Michael Shinwari everytime he speaks shows the lack of credibilty BSW has.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW seeked out acts that fit traditional roles or stereotypes while BSW breaks down barriers as they ride alongside the sweeping progress going on in the world today.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Even more oblivious & irrelevant, Willy Gordon's PWA announced more signings today as well. Big Dog Brunson, "Showtime" Steve Kemp and his brothers Kemp Blood ("Lucky" Luke & "Dynamite" Davey Kemp), Jamison James & The Savages (Kogo & Maka).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter While the Kemps are hot young talent they also can ape an old style for a long gone era. The Savages, former KOW Tag Team Champions, would be a big signing visibility wise if they hadn't ceased to be relevant a few years ago.

@JoeyIQ I can attest that the Kemp boys are good kids.   I spent many a day talking wrestling with the patriarch Nick Kemp.   He was as nasty as they came in the ring, but his boys were taught to respect this business and go about their business the right way.   The fact that Willy Gordon understands that gives me hope.

**November 12th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter UPDATE on the Pablo O'Connor negotiations. Both GSW and BSW are throwing BIG numbers at him & his group with all kinds of benefits and lining up of more sponsors. Sources don't have much to report, they're keeping their lips closed on what they plan to do.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Biggest twist in the O'Connor signing war is Willy Gordon's PWA have thrown their hats into the melee as well, trying to lure them with the old PWA World Heavyweight Championship since Pablo & his wife have a thing for old championships.

@JoeyIQ Many of you have been asking me what I think Pablo should do.   I am not sure how committed Pablo is to the wrestling world anymore so I can't answer that.   However, I can tell you that nobody with a brain would sign with BSW.   So I can assume that means if he wants the money he will sign with GSW.  If he wants to finish off his legacy PWA has a historic championship title belt just waiting for someone to wear.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW made some MAJOR announcements today though! Hardcore deathmatch legend Dudley, Anything Goes Wrestling icon Hardcore Hal, former KOW Champ Crazy Suicide and Grandpa Anarchy, a comedy hardcore wrestler, all have signed!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter But it gets better, BSW also have signed deathmatch legend Solomon "Hurricane" Maxwell, another AGW icon Mardi Gras Max, hardcore wrestler Bear Suit McMulligan and former KOW Champ Sanchez Jr w/ his father/manager Marvelous Sanchez!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter These are HUGE signings for BSW! Not only does it deprive GSW of former top stars from KOW it shows they aren't afraid to explore the deathmatch & hardcore side of wrestling. They have no boundaries and are open to change with the times.

@JoeyIQ So basically more shit to wrestle in Bull Shit Wrestling.  

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW tried to appear relevant by announcing signings to their women's division. Candy Cane, a popular indie act, Paulette Reynolds, a veteran from Girl Fight, and 3/5 of HORROR (Darling Nightmare, Melissa Geist & Black Widow).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter On paper GSW seems to have an unbeatable ladies division but a few key signings could change that if my sources are correct about deals being worked on by BSW.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Speaking of having no idea on keeping up w/ the times, Willy Gordon's PWA announced more signings. "Heartbreaker" Brandon Young, "War Eagle" Marco Clah, Tarantula 4 & GQ Eddie Cruz w/ Jasmine Vanguard are all on board.

@JoeyIQ So PWA has invested in the blue bloods of wrestling.  The Youngs and the Kemps.   I can't help, but be impressed!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter PWA also made some tag signings today: Weapons of Mass Destruction (Nuke & Atomic), Lightning Express (Bobby Moon & Ace Saunders), Lords of Pain (Agony & Torment) w/ Mr. Kinjo & The Kings (Simon & "Bonecrusher" Toby King).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter I don't even know why PWA are announcing all these signings. They don't have a TV deal and seem to be lining up the most ancient and backwards in presentation promotion one could come up with. Lightning Express? They need to retire.

@JoeyIQ Give me the Lightning Express over the Supershit Kids any day and twice on Sunday!   The Lightning Express may be a little long on the tooth, but every time they step in a ring it's a good solid wrestling match.   It's not the same 5 or 6 spots every time that bell rings.  

**November 13th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW via a hilarious Youtube video with some of the best comedy skits I've ever seen, announced a TON of signings today! Scotty Daytona, El Jaguar Loco, El Guerrero Supremo, "Eagle Scout" Billy White, TLL's Joselito Guapo & All Monster Attack (Sasquatch Zero, Lizard Man Wild & Terror Bird Magma), "Pequeno" Pete Cervantez, FFN Pro & Viva Lucha star The Kid, The Masked Gentleman, John Maverick Jr...

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Skull Violence, Solomon Duke, Tiger Soul, TLL's Omar Oscavedo Martinez w/ Margarita Ramos, FFN Pro's Clyde Cooper, Jerome Dragon, KOW stars Elvis Lee & Zippy the Clown!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Just in terms of international talent involved, former FFN Pro & KOW stars being denied use by GSW & FFN, and hot lesser known young acts waiting for a chance to break out this is a game changing announcement and BSW HAS to be seen as the top promotion in North America.

@JoeyIQ What Dale Hutchins and I find funny apparently are two very different things.   Then again what we find good pro wrestling also seems to be very different.   Of course I am right.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW's signings today pale in comparison. European star Antonio Morientes, el Perro de Oro, Duke Chamberline, Loch Ness Myers, the Whiskey Saints (Grant O'Hara & Robert Murphy) & Jock Squad (Hot Rod Grogan & Easy E Evan Wilson).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter It is a shame Whiskey Saints & Jock Squad were talked into signing with GSW, they will struggle to stand out amid all that old FFN Pro, KOW talent.

@JoeyIQ People, just look at the caliber of wrestlers signing with GSW compared to BSW.   Antonio Morientes or Jason Layzer?   No brainer ...

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Willy Gordon's PWA announced signings too, pointlessly. "Georgia Rebel" Ronnie Roberts, Gilbert "Soaring Eagle" Miller, Barry Black & Rocky Morton w/ Mr. Big. Promising young talent but seemingly geared towards appealing to ancient times.

**November 14th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BREAKING NEWS: Another bidding war is taking place between BSW & GSW but this time over the hottest talent in Europe, the massive Panzer! Both sides are tossing lots of money his way but my sources say he isn't ready to leave Europe permanently just yet.

@JoeyIQ Panzer may be the hottest free agent in wrestling today.   I can only hope he stays clear from Bull Shit Wrestling.   Nobody wants that taint on their career.  

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter My sources were telling me that BSW would change the women's scene completely and they were right. The signings that Michael Shinwari, with Jason Layzer, Kyle Williams and Kyle's wife Wendy Louis-Williams, made today in a video definitely did that.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW announced the signings of popular indie star MANDY!, "Podiatrist" Dr. Leslie Moore, former Girl Fight stars Lucy Daglish from the Class of 2011 and super popular Zombie Girl!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter The real paradigm shift was the international signings! The entire CHAOS AD stable from Japan including former JPWF Women's Champ, Megumi Kosaka, T-Honda, Michiku Kaneda & Ashitaka Masuma! Then STIFFNESS (Keiko Sakurada & Sister Kicker) were also announced! Plus BLACK Sakura & MOSURA Red from HORROR!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter The Japanese ladies are all well known from Girl Fight & the FIERCE promotion in Japan. All of them will be on a Part-Time basis since they all will continue working in Japan for the FIERCE promotion. But the prestige & quality of matches they are bringing to women's wrestling in North America will be mind blowing!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW announced signings of their own as well. "Elite" Mark Kemp, "Codered" Ryan Sharpe, Teddy Talon, Andre Butler, Mat Pack (Jordan Champagne, "Dynasty" Kevin Sharpe & "Suplex Ninja" Trae Larkin) & "Legionarius" Antonio de Luca!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter These are the best signings GSW have announced to date. Hot young talent that can go in the ring. I fear for how they will be handled in a backwards thinking promotion like GSW but former UPW North American Champ ADL will be a breakout star I predict.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Willy Gordon's PWA continues its pointless existence by announcing the signings of former KOW stars Jerome Taylor, Cool Leonard & Smashmouth Lawrence. All 3 have always done old school gimmicks so they should fit in with this nostalgia cosplay promotion.

@JoeyIQ At this point I think it's clear that Dale Hutchins is nothing more then a shill for BSW.   To call PWA and it's legacy pointless shows the lack of respect you have for pro wrestling and the great wrestlers that came before the train wreck of BSW even was thought of.  

**November 15th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW announced some HUGE tag team signings today, cementing that they have the BEST tag team division in the world to work against the BEST tag team in the world, the Superkick Kids!

@JoeyIQ To call the Supershit Kids the best at anything is a slap at every tag teams face.   REALITY CHECK!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Air Swag (Jett Jacobs & Maverick), Armageddon (JT Hate & Cesar Ortiz) w/ Reverend Julian Cane, We The People (Dishonest Abe & Tricky Dick), Sutton Boys ("Mad Dog" Jack & "Lawless" Mark Sutton), Scotland's Finest (Logan Stewart & Finn Ross)..

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Former KOW tag teams Undead Cowboys (Hannibal Zombie & Western Twisted), The Lion Brothers (Phil & Rob Lion), Best Buds (Peace Warrior & Stuttering Underwear Guy) & City Destroyers (Kaiju  Hasegawa & Monster Hughes)!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter What a mix of talented young teams with good veteran teams that can still go! BSW is just KILLING it with their signings and I can't wait for TV to start, they're the no.1 promotion in the world right now!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW announced the signings of Oscar Crane, Titan, "The Irish Wolfhound" Davey O'Shea, "Personification of Perfection" Tyler Rose, Makato Seo & "Russian Tank" Alexi Marke w/ Comrade Breseneiv.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter A lot of good talent there but they are playing catch up to BSW who are signing the hands down hottest talents to go w/ Lazyer & Superkick Kids who are the BEST in the world.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Willy Gordon's PWA announced signings of Spade Gentry, "Pretty" Paul Stevens, "Outlaw" Clay Logan and then some shocking tag team announcements!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Former multi-time KOW tag champs Cowboys From Hell (JJ "Bull" Daniels & "Outlaw" Tyler Monroe), That Awesome Team (Corey F. & Tommy Elmore), Patriotic KO (USA Jay & Leroy Gillis), indie sensations Heartbreak Express (Christian Hawkins & Shane Lawson) w/ Desmond Armstrong, The Italianos (Mario de Rossi & Marco Cassano) & Omu d'onuri (Vito Carmazza & Giovanni Vercetti)!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter These were big gets for this pointless retro cosplay project. Cowboys From Hell still have a few good years left in them though they have to be nearing the twilight but its pro wrestling, who knows?

@JoeyIQ The bidding wars for superstars all over continues.  It's a shame to see the Sutton's go to BSW.  A great tag team that could have done more in say PWA.    

**November 18th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter I never thought I'd be leading with a news story about Willy Gordon's PWA but WOW. WOW! SHOCKING NEWS as PWA announced they have signed PANZER! Mindblowing!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter My sources say that apparently PWA made a deal since they plan on filming 8 episodes between 2 days every 2 months it would only require Panzer to leave Europe once every 2 months.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Panzer's desire to stay near Europe for the time being but also wanting to grow his brand seemed to connect with this set up. And now the hottest act in Europe will be in the most pointless promotion in the USA w/out any TV lined up.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter I don't know what Panzer is thinking. He has been led astray by the wrong people here. He could be having 5-7 star matches in BSW but instead has chosen this wasteland of PWA. I hope it is not a long term contract for his own good.

@JoeyIQ Or perhaps most normal people don't get their jollies by watching train wreck wrestling?  Great decision by Panzer.  He gets to wrestle in a place that has history and respect for this great industry.  Wrestling in the PWA will do more for his career then completing career suicide wrestling Jason Layzer.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter PWA also announced the signings of the tag teams Justice (Pancho & Clay Hancock) & Seminole Warriors (Yaha & Asen) to bolster their tag signings.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW had BIG signings to announce themselves today! Former FFN Pro stars Mr. Mustache, Jade Dragon, Ryo Hasegawa, Ken Lee & Evil Mouse are all in w/ BSW! UK's Hamlet Niles, "English Architect" Sunny Ward also announced!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter KOW's MC Sasuke announced he was in BSW via a funny Youtube video today as well. "Alpha" Christian Frost, Adonis Steel, "The Harlem Hitman" Freddie Payton & Papa Crunch, top young talent, were announced via another entertaining Youtube video today!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW has such a LOADED roster of talent that can deliver amazing matches, I'm salivating at the idea of how good their TV is going to be!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW announced signings as well: Jimmy Classic, Bruno "Le Ggypsy" Crochet, Tyron Hightower, Hector Santos, Brian Tanner, "Marvelous" Malcom Gray, Joey Star & The Gatekeeper w/ Domos Haidou.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter They also announced signing the tag teams Ebony Empire (Jackson Cross & Marcus Heat), SPQR (Romulus & Remus) & The Heathens (Erick "The Great" & Grim). Decent signings all around but if they'd gone BSW they'd be w/ the BEST in the world, instead of stale boring FFN.

**November 19th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BREAKING NEWS: It is being reported that there is going to be an unprecedented meeting of BSW, GSW & PWA top brass at the FFN Headquarters next week with Cherry Cola Inc., Pablo O'Connor & Stephanie Delacroix to bring negotiations to a conclusion!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter I've never heard of anything like this happening before. I have NO clue what is going to happen since the O'Connor group is not giving out any clues about what direction they plan on going.

@JoeyIQ Knowing Pablo, I can only imagine that BSW is in the building to help drive up his price.  There is no way he would sign with a dead end company like Bull Shit Wrestling.  At this point I think GSW has to be in the lead, but don't count out PWA.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW, through a SUPER video on Youtube, announced the signing of the Cyborg Kingdom from Mexico's TLL. Cyborg King, Cyborg Queen & Cy-Force the tag team will all be participating in BSW!  

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW also announced in a hilarious Youtube video the signings of "Hot Stuff" Stevie Porter, The Masked Hobo, Dr. Six VI 6, "White Knight" Dennis Crusader, "Loose Cannon" Damned Goober, "Porno King" Lover Days & "A/C Repariman" Kenny Hawkins!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Cyborg Kingdom are AMAZING and Cyborg King vs Jason Layzer is a DREAM match up that has never happened! A lot of hardcore & comedy talent announced but I think that shows they intend on a wide range of content to appeal to a wider base.

@JoeyIQ Groan ... Like most people, I enjoyed Cyborg King in ASLL.  It's a shame he has signed with BSW.  A DREAM for me would for Cyborg King to stay as far away from Jason Layzer as possible.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW is so forward & progressive thinking, I can't wait for TV to start! And apparently they have surprises they won't announce ahead of time so.. I can't wait to see who is brought on board!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW announced the signings of Bully Kong & former Girl Fight & Class of 2011 Portugese star Cristiana. Very low key announcements but they also promised many surprises when they start TV. We will see how that goes, probably boring & predictable.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Willy Gordon's PWA announced a women's division of their own! Brittany Young of the Young clan, Class of 2011's Catherine MacDonald & Amanda Irvine, all 3 former Girl Fight stars.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter "Latina Caliente" Luiza Fuega, also from Girl Fight, and indie stars Mistress Abigail Screamer & Sinn Dee Ray were also announced.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Not the most exciting women's division but what does one really expect from this group? PWA also announced they'll be airing their shows on Youtube & that Mark Roberts and a surprise would be the announce team.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Everything now waits on what happens at the big meeting at FFN Headquarters next week with the Pablo O'Connor group.

[Cuts to black.]

[ffnthewar]

The War. Episode 02

[Black screen with plain white text.]

"The War"

[We cut to a big comic book convention happening in some major metropolitan city. Location unknown. We see fans dressed in cosplay of their favorite super heroes or anime characters MARKING OUT and having fun and geeking out over various things. The sequence is sped up and we travel quickly through the giant crowd, past curtains and to a backroom where we see Michael Shinwari wearing a neon pink t-shirt with a yellow "BSW" logo on the front. He has a huge smile on his face.]

MS: I can NOT believe it! THE Jason Layzer and THE Superkick Kids!

[We pan over and see an athletic caucasian man with curly blonde hair. He is also wearing a pink "BSW" shirt and has expensive sunglasses on. Next to him are two caucasian brothers with long brown hair, neon orange headbands and pink "BSW" shirts. Jason Layzer and the Superkick Kids!]

JL: Yo, Mike. What's up?

[Slightly taller Superkick Kid, Superkick Simon, gives a thumbs up.]

SS: 'Sup?

[Slightly shorter Superkick Kid, Superkick Neil, nods his head.]

SN: Hey.

[Shinwari is still MARKING OUT.]

MS: I know we've been talking through Facebook messenger, Twitter & Instagram DMs and then text messages but... IT IS SO GREAT TO MEET YOU GUYS!!

[He goes ALL IN to give them handshakes! Jason gives a small handshake, the Superkick Kids slightly more generous handshakes. The smile on Michael's face is nearly the size of Texas! HUGE!]

MS: Guys, you are NOT gonna regret this! This promotion that we are about to announce tonight is going to REVOLUTIONIZE the sport of professional wrestling!

[The Superkick Kids nod as they give a glance to Lazer who nods back at them before flashing a small smile.]

JL: Yeah, about that Mike..

[Layzer leans forward.]

JL: As the BEST wrestler on the planet..

[He motions with his head towards the Superkick Kids.]

JL: With the BEST tag team on the planet.. We know that any promotion built around us is going to change EVERYTHING because we change everything all the time in pro wrestling. It is what we do.

MS: I know! IT'S SO EXCITING!

JL: But look, here's the deal.. Because we are the best in the world we kind of need just a little bit bigger position in the company than just in ring talent.

[Michael is a little taken aback but smiling still.]

MS: Oh? What do you have in mind?

[Layzer leans back against a wall.]

JL: How about the three of us, plus our friend Kyle, become head of talent relations?

[Shinwari's eyes grow wide with excitement.]

MS: You mean.. You guys scout, recruit and hire all the wrestlers for the promotion?!

[Layzer nods his head.]

MS: WOAH! That's... YES! Of course!

[The three wrestlers now flash bigger smiles.]

MS: That makes so much sense! Of course the best wrestlers in the world are going to know who the best wrestlers in the world ar- Wait a minute...

[Shinwari makes a slightly confused face.]

MS: Who is Kyle?

[Layzer puts his arm around Shinwari's shoulders.]

JL: Kyle may be better known to you as "ROYAL" Kyle Williams of the famous Williams family!

[Shinwari's eyes grow really wide and excited.]

MS: FARGO WILLIAMS' BROTHER?!!

[They all nod.]

JL: That's him.

MS: WOAH! You think he could get Fargo to sign with us?!

[Superkick Simon nods his head.]

SS: I can guarantee, Mike, that Fargo will sign with us.

MS: WOW! Fargo Williams and his little brother Kyle, IN MY PROMOTION!

JL: Oh, it won't stop there, Mike. We're gonna' get the very best wrestlers around the world for this! Everyone will be watching because nothing will be able to touch what we put out.

[Shinwari nods his head excitedly but raises up a finger.]

MS: I'm SO on board with all of this BUT.. You must allow me to make some dream hires myself as well.

[The three of them pass glances around, ponder a moment, then slowly nod their heads.]

JL: You're the boss! Sure! Of course you can make some dream hires too!

[Michael pumps a fist in the air.]

MS: THIS IS GOING TO ROCK!

"Did someone say rock?!"

[The four men turn and we pan over to see a bald man in his 50's dressed in all black with a big smile on his face. Superkick Neil makes an incredulous facial expression.]

SN: Are you Willy Gordon?!

[The man nods with a smile.]

WG: Yep.

[Superkick Simon is in disbelief.]

SS: The Broken Gourds singer?!

[Gordon walks up and offers a handshake to a confused Michael Shinwari.]

WG: Yes, hello Mr. Shinwari. I'm William Gordon from the Broken Gourds.

[Shinwari shakes his hand and offers a polite yet confused smile.]

MS: Hello.

WG: Sorry to bother you guys but I saw you all back here and talking about wrestling and well, I'm a big fan of wrestling too. Watched all my life. Been a real passion of mine.

[Layzer looks disgusted but everyone else politely smiles.]

MS: Cool.

[Willy smiles.]

WG: Recently I saw that the rights to that old pro wrestling orginization, the Pro Wrestling Association, was up for sale.

[They all make ignorant faces.]

MS: PWA? Never heard of it..

WG: It closed in 1984 when it was bought out to create Big Time Wrestling.. Long story. Anyways, like I said I saw the rights to all the old PWA footage and the championships and the brand were up for sale at a pretty reasonable price and well..

[He flashes a big smile.]

WG: I bought it!

[They all take a small step back.]

MS: O.. K..

WG: Well, you know, I was thinking.. When I get the PWA up and running again and you guys get your company going maybe we can do some business together. What do you think?

[Awkward silent moments pass until giggling begins from Jason Layzer. Soon Layzer, the Superkick Kids and a nervous Michael Shinwari not wanting to be left out are all full blown laughing. Gordon stands there confused.]

WG: What? What is it?

[Layzer steps forward and points to his pink "BSW" shirt.]

JL: Do you know what the name of our company is, ex-rockstar dude? BEST! SUPER! WRESTLING!

WG: OK?

JL: BEST! SUPER! WRESTLING! Do you get it, old dude? We're not going to do some retro cosplay BULLSHIT!

[Shinwari is FEELING what Layzer is laying down.]

MS: YES! You guys get my vision completely!

[Layzer takes off his shades, winks at Michael then turns back to a stunned Gordon.]

JL: We are going to give fans the BEST, the most SUPER wrestling that can be found that is for the modern times we live in, right now, today!

[Shinwari, now with an arrogant smile, waves his hand in a shooing fashion towards the Broken Gourds singer.]

MS: Yeah, take your little dead defunct ancient pro wrestling toy and go play with it in a corner or something. NOTHING is going to stand in our way of REVOLUTIONIZING pro wrestling!

[Gordon is in total disbelief at the rudeness and has no retort.]

JL: Go to bed, grandpa. We gotta go CHANGE THE WORLD!

[The four men walk off with big smiles for their big presentation. Gordon stays in stunned silence for a moment before shaking his heads.]

WG: I'll find someway to play in pro wrestling too.. Assholes.

[Cuts to black.]

[ffnthewar]

The War. Episode 01

[Black screen with plain white text.]

"The War"

[We cut to a conference room at the FFN headquarters. There is a big long table and there are parties on either side. At the head of the table sits Poojah Davis, the general manager of the Fantastic Fight Network.]

PD: Hello, everyone! I am Poojah Davis, general manager of the Fantastic Fight Network. Thank you all for coming here today. Let me introduce everyone.

[She motions to the left where we see two older white men.]

PD: This is Greg Wallace, the owner of the Fantastic Fight Network.

[Wallace gives a cocky smirk and nods his head.]

GW: Good morning!

[Davis motions towards the other older man.]

PD: This is Hank Gosslin, our liason with our sister company Fantastic Media Incorporated!

[Gosslin gives a dry smile.]

HG: Hello.

[Davis motions to the right now and a middle eastern man in his mid 30's.]

PD: And this is Michael Shinwari, acting president of Shinwari Entertainment Co. and representative for its parent company, Shinwari Enterprises.

[Michael looks a bit bored but politely nods his head.]

MS: Hey guys, what's up?

[Wallace's eyebrows arc at that with a slightly disgusted expression. Gosslin smiles tightly but politely.]

PD: Gentlemen, we have gathered here today to discuss a proposal to create the world's largest pro wrestling promotion: Global Summit Wrestling!

[Everyone nods their head with some enthusiasm.]

PD: As we know, Kings Of Wrestling is shutting its doors soon. The pro wrestling business in general here in North America is in a rough state at the moment. Lots of independent promotions scattered everywhere, scraping by. Various promotions in Japan, Mexico and Europe that we have partnerships with are worried that the TV network FFN will be in trouble if we no longer have a North American based promotion to anchor programming. We need a large home base promotion to keep everyone happy and operations strong.

[Davis motions towards Shinwari.]

PD: Michael, you approached us at the FFN recently stating that you wanted to help by initially offering to buy the Kings Of Wrestling.

[Michael nods.]

MS: Yes! That was my original idea.

[Davids nods.]

PD: Our proposal would create a promotion bigger and stronger than Kings Of Wrestling was. Imagine a promotion where the best fighters from all over the world, men and women, come to North America to fight it out once a week every Wednesday on the biggest combat sports network in the world, the Fantastic Fight Network!

[Davis pulls out 3 folders and hands them to each man. They open it up and see the logo for GSW.]

PD: Global Summit Wrestling!

[Wallace nods his head with a hungry smile.]

GW: This is outstanding, Poojah!

[Gosslin nods his head politely but narrows his eyes.]

HG: Won't it cost a lot of money to start up a brand new promotion, though?

[Davis motions towards Shinwari.]

PD: That is where Michael comes in.

[Michael smiles with excited eyes suddenly.]

MS: Check this out, guys! So my dad, Omar Shinwari, has given me approval to spend as much money as necesarry to make my dream of being involved in pro wrestling come true! I will fund GSW on the personnel level, hire all the best wrestlers and cover the start up costs while you guys take care of the TV stuff. Sound good?!

[Gosslin seems more relaxed at this.]

HG: So Shinwari Entertainment will hire all the wrestlers, book all the arenas and pay all the rental fees and we just handle TV production and broadcasting which we have decades and decades of experience in and do better than anyone in the world?

[The man flashes a relieved smile.]

HG: This sounds like a dream deal!

[Poojah & Michael exchange excited smiles and nod their heads.]

PD: We are going to revitalize the sport! So exciting!

[Wallace has a dark look on his face and he leans forward.]

GW: Wait a minute.. Before we sign off on anything here, let me get this straight. We, the FFN, the most respected combat sports network in the world are going to hand over the responsibilities of running our flagship fight promotion to...

[He motions across the table at Michael with a disgusted look.]

GW: This kid?! Just because his father is one of the top five richest men in the world?!

[Poojah and Michael look confused.]

MS: Yeah, why not?

PD: Mr. Wallace, sir.. Michael and Shinwari Entertainment have produced films, television and run a football club in England.

[Wallace guffaws and makes an incredulous expression.]

GW: A football club? In England?!

MS: Well you'd call it soccer here but-

GW: SOCCER?!

[Greg leans forward while pointing a challenging finger towards Shinwari.]

GW: Tell me something, kid, what do you know about pro wrestling? Huh?! What do you know about the fight business?

[Shinwari's face flushes with anger for a moment but he takes a deep breath and keeps his cool.]

MS: Mr. Wallace, I assure you I am very familiar with pro wrestling. I have been a die hard fan ever since I was a child!

GW: What is your favorite match of all time?

[Michael gets an excited look on his face.]

MS: Jason Layzer versus Kenichi Tanaka from January 9th, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan!

[Wallace makes a horrified expression.]

GW: Jason Layzer?! The guy who wrestled that little girl 5 years ago?!

[Poojah is very nervous now.]

PD: That was five years ago, he has improved since then.

GW: There is no improving from that, Poojah!

[Wallace jabs towards Shinwari again.]

GW: How about your favorite wrestler of all time? What wrestler makes you MARK OUT the most?

[Shinwari thinks about it for a moment then makes a very forced smile.]

MS: That would be Doc...

[He stops himself, chuckles, shakes his head and a very genuine smile appears.]

MS: Nah, I was going to bullshit you and give an answer I thought you would approve of but it is better to be honest. My favorite wrestler of all time is Roughhouse Joe.

[This time Poojah joins Wallace in sitting back with surprise and disgust.]

GW: What the FUCK?!

[Davis tries to swallow but her face contorts.]

PD: From.. From CHAOS? The paid programming promotion?!!

[Gosslin looks confused.]

HG: Is something wrong with this Joe character?

[Wallace shoots Gosslin a look of horror.]

GW: You don't know, Hank?!

[Shinwari chuckles.]

MS: C'mon, guys! Joe is not that bad.

[Wallace nearly leaps out of his chair in leaning forward in anger.]

GW: HE'S THE ABSOLUTE SHITS, PAL!

[Michael is PISSED OFF now while Wallace shakes his head and wags a finger.]

GW: No. No way. I'm not doing this deal!

[Davis, Gosslin and Shinwari all look at Wallace with shock.]

PD: Sir?!

GW: I am NOT going to have the anchor promotion of my hard work, the Fantastic Fight Network, be run by this geek who thinks FUCKING Roughouse Joe and GAWDANG Jason Layzer is what's best for business!

[Gosslin throws his hands up.]

HG: Then you're not going to be able to do this Global Summit Wrestling thing, Greg! Your FFN is gonna be in trouble anyways if you can't get that going. You NEED his money to do it!

[Wallace gets in Hank's face and points an angry finger across the table towards Shinwari.]

GW: FUCK THAT KID AND HIS BLOOD OIL MONEY!

[Poojah gasps!]

GW: I'll tell you how we'll get the money, Hank! We'll talk to Cherry Cola Inc. We'll talk to Champion Spirits. We'll talk to that clothing line that advertises all the time. We'll get them to pay for it and we'll do it the old fashioned way and have GOOD wrestling on our network like we always have!

[Shinwari stands up and everyone looks up at him.]

MS: You do that, Mr. Wallace. You go to all the advertisers and endorsements you can find and good luck with scrounging up the money for your project. But know this; I am starting a wrestling promotion and we are going to KICK YOUR ASS!

[Wallace stands up slowly and angrily and glares at Shinwari.]

GW: Is that so? Who's going to air your hot garbage wrestling promotion? Huh? It won't be us!

MS: My father has friends at the Amazing Television Network. I'm sure they will be interested.

[Wallace rolls his eyes.]

GW: ATVN?! You think they're gonna run a show with your mutants and garbage wrestling?!

[Shinwari holds up a finger.]

MS: Oh, I am going to get the BEST wrestlers from all over the world, Mr. Wallace. Don't you worry. We have plenty of money and I'm sure the best young talent from around the world will want to work with a fresh voice and fresh new ideas for this sport.

[Michael motions towards Poojah.]

MS: You said you guys are going to revitalize this sport? We are going to REVOLUTIONIZE it!

[Shinwari grabs his things then gives a tight angry smile to everyone.]

MS: See you on Wednesday nights. Bye.

[He walks out of the room and Wallace sits back down, fuming. Davis has tears in her eyes but tries to keep herself together. Gosslin rubs his chin, pondering.]

HG: If we can get enough of our advertisers to pitch in we might be able to pull this off. We are in more homes than ATVN is and viewers have a much longer relationship with us when it comes to pro wrestling.

[Greg nods his head angrily.]

GW: Then lets do it! Lets get the lawyers on the phones calling all of them up. Line up as many as possible and at the same time get our people to contact all the best wrestling talent in the world.

[Wallace jabs his finger on the table repeatedly as he talks, to emphasize his points.]

GW: We. Will. Do. This. And. We. Will. CRUSH. That. Kid!

[Wallace bolts up out of his seat and rushes out of the room. Gosslin looks over at Davis.]

HG: Is Roughouse Joe really dealbreaker awful?!

[Davis sighs, thinks about it a moment then nods her head.]

PD: Yes he is, Mr. Gosslin. Yes he is.

[Cuts to black.]