New Dawn January 2019

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:19:07 GMT -8

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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 7, 2020 15:19:07 GMT -8

In a news week that has already seen the Senatorial Office power structure get challenged, another promotion head was directly challenged today. Speaking at a local press conference related to Wyatt Industries, Virgil Wyatt- father to Warrior Pro Wrestling’s former Heavyweight Champion Doc Wyatt- gave a scathing review of Tank McDaniel and his recent actions regarding the promotion’s title picture. Some may remember that Virgil is a former wrestler himself, and was also a former world champ in the late 70’s and again in the early 90's. Many more will recall that he is also a former promoter/owner of Championship Wrestling Alliance, choosing to sell the company for a tidy profit instead of competing with rival promotion WfoW.

Recently Virgil has kept out of wrestling, choosing to focus on the family business of oil and cattle ranching based out of Wyoming. At least until now. See below the statement Virgil gave to reporters earlier today.

There’s nother thing I’d like to bring up. Ma son Doc recently lost his championship belt out in California. I can’t recall a more crooked situation then the one brewin in Warrior Pro Wrasslin. To go to them certain lengths to take a title belt off another person… it aint right. It aint about business wit that owner. Bout nothin but personal grudges and past jealousies. I warned my son not to sign with Tank. But my boy is hard headed. Gets it from his daddy. Aint nothin we can do bout that at the moment. But what we can do, is right a wrong. Tmorrow mornin I’m headed out west, and it is my intention to negotiate a… “fair restitution” for what happened. Otherwise, we may have to take it nother way...

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:19:24 GMT -8

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Warrior Pro Wrestling is hitting the ground running in 2019 with a ton of shows set for January, and a big payoff at the end of the month. But first….

Warrior Pro will be crowning their inaugural tag team champions through an eight team single elimination tournament. Some of the teams have already leaked, but below are the official entrants into the tournament- including a handful of guest teams from some familiar promotions:

The Read Brothers
Gears of War
The Baron Family
The Massholes
Brick and Roy Carter
The Roland Chang Trio (TIPWF)
The Flyboys (SHTCW:a)
Los Ninos Perdidos (Blackrose Wrestling)

The tournament will span 3 weeks- two taped house shows and a LIVE event- to determine which team will wear the newest Warrior Pro championship gold. The current event schedule for the month:

Warrior Grounds #7- January 18th (taped)
Roy Carter & Brick vs Baron Family
Roland Chang Trio vs The Massholes
Farewell Jimmy: John Logan vs “Flyin” Jimmy Hawkins

Besides first round tournament action, Jimmy Hawkins will get the main event before heading to AAW through a talent exchange. In John Logan he gets a rematch of once of 2018’s best matches from the Golden Gate tournament.

Warrior Grounds #8- January 25th (taped)
Flyboys vs Los Ninos Perdidos
Gears of War vs Reed Brothers
6 Man Tag: John Logan/Vic Baron/Lefty McDaniel vs Rampage/Yoshi Tayaki/Dungeon Dominguez

Night two of the tournament also adds a star studded 6 man tag, with a preview of the Heavyweight Championship match, as well as debut action from AAW’s Yoshi Tayaki and Lucha POWER’s Dungeon Dominguez.

And finally…

The first Warrior Pro Wrestling event of the year, NEW DAWN will be broadcast LIVE on TWITCH February 1st. The confirmed matches so far for the event are:

“Lanky” Lefty McDaniel vs Pantero Negro Jr.
Tag Team Tournament Semi-finals and Finals
Heavyweight Championship Match: Rampage Hunter vs John Logan

While there are still additional matches to be announced, the card already features the conclusion of the Tag Team Tournament, a Heavyweight Championship clash between two of the hottest wrestlers in the company, and a grudge match that has been brewing for months.

It’s a new year for Warrior Pro, and its already shaping up to be a big one.

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:19:42 GMT -8

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It has been confirmed that a closed door meeting between Warrior Pro Wrestling owner Tank McDaniel and both Virgil and Doc Wyatt occurred yesterday. Though the specifics of that meeting have not been brought to light, a source within Warrior Pro confirmed that it involved the upcoming Title Fight between Rampage Hunter and John Logan. It is believed that Virgil and Doc were lobbying for Tank to make the match a three way, and include the former champ. It is also believed that Tank did not grant the request. Soon after the meeting has supposedly ended, Virgil Wyatt released a statement to the press:

In our minds, and in the minds of the people, Doc Wyatt is still the rightful champion. The fact that Rampage Hunter won in a sham of a match, officiated by a bias owner looking to strip Doc at the first opportunity, is a black eye on this sport. Today we met with Tank and gave him several options to right this terrible wrong. We intend to be present at Warrior Grounds this Friday so that we may resolve this definitively, and publicly- in front of the fans.

Warrior Pro declined to comment on the subject, stating Tank would "make and announcement when and if one was needed."

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:19:58 GMT -8

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This Friday Warrior Grounds returns to its normal pre-taped format, and it does so with an exciting card. It is night one of the tag team tournament, and Warrior Pro fans get a chance to say their farewells to a young high flyer as he heads across the country to try and not die in AAW.

In addition to the below matches, both Virgil and Doc Wyatt are also expected to be present to publicly confront owner Tank McDaniel around the brewing controversy surrounding the Heavyweight Championship.

Match Previews:

Tag Team Tournament Round 1: Roy Carter & Brick vs Baron Family
The first elimination match of the tournament pits two teams with a lot of bad blood against one another. Roy Carter has been feuding with the Baron family for months now, and owns singles wins against both of them. Meanwhile it was Vic Baron who spoiled Brick and Roy Carter’s debut by causing a controversial tap out on Roy Carter at Warrior Grounds #6. Expect fireworks in this match.

Tag Team Tournament Round 1: Roland Chang Trio vs The Massholes
The heavy hitters from Texas take on the drunks from Boston. The Massholes have seen little success so far in Warrior Pro, but that hasn’t seemed to sap their confidence one bit. Meanwhile the Roland Chang Trio was viewed as an early favorite to make it all the way to the finals until their loss to the Flyboys re-affirmed that anyone could beat anyone in this tournament. This should be a straight up brawl.

Farewell Jimmy: John Logan vs “Flyin” Jimmy Hawkins
In his farewell match, Jimmy Hawkins will get a rematch of one of the early classics of Warrior Pro Wrestling. Facing off in Day 2 of the inaugural Golden Gate tournament, Hawkins tool Logan to the limit and nearly scored the upset pinfall. That match would be the highlight of the entire tourney, and solidify Hawkins as a prospect with big things in his future. On Friday he gets another shot at John Logan before taking off for AAW. Can Hawkins give the fans another show to remember? Perhaps complete the upset this time, giving fans something to look forward to upon his eventual return?

Check back Friday for the results including full matches, recaps, and promos!

Promos posted on WPW.com:

“Flyin” Jimmy Hawkins

Sometimes a man’s gotta go out and prove something. Prove it to himself. Prove it to his fans. Prove it to the people he works for. His friends. His family. I’ve spent the last 6 months knowing I’m a better wrestler than the dudes I’m losing to. I’m better than what I’ve done in that ring. Better than where I finished in the ZIP Tourney. But I need to prove it. That’s what going to AAW is about. I’m going to prove to everyone what Jimmy Hawkins is really capable of. And Friday is how it starts. I’m not “the guy that almost beat John Logan.” I’m “the guy that BEAT John Logan.” Friday I start to prove it.

John Logan

I like Jimmy. Everyone does. The kid has talent. He can really put on a show. Someday, he might even be able to get to the top. That day isn’t today. Jimmy wants to climb the AAW mountain? Jimmy wants to see how it is in Jersey? Fine. But I’m not the mountain you climb. I’m the mountain you fall off. You looking to beat someone to put a feather in your hat rook? Go fight Adrien Lawton. I hear he’s an easy get these days.

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:20:22 GMT -8

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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 7, 2020 15:20:22 GMT -8

Via Senator Steve Phillips... The Roland Chang Trio speaks:

Roland Chang Senior: Here we go, boys. A tournament match. And you two know I expect big things out of this. Especially against the people you face in this here round. Do not embarrass me, your family name, or the great state of Texas.

Roland Chang Junior: You best damn well better believe that we're out for blood! You damn well better believe we're not just here to cash some checks and go back home! No way! Because I see who we got for this match! A pair of sniveling simpering city boys from that stuffed up old center of do-nothing east coast fancy ass bastard state of Massachusetts!

Senior: Junior, we don't hate them because of their home. That simply ain't their fault. We hate them, because they are a well-named team of Massholes.

Junior: Screw that! They think that they're loud and rude because they're surrounded by smog, streets, taxi cabs and Tom Brady? Screw that! We're bigger, badder, louder and ruder than them and we don't need to be some coast boy urban slickers to be nasty! Look, I can drink and chew at the same time! I can belch louder than a jet plane taking off! I once pranked Duke Cogburn by walking a cow through his front door, and he had to clean up after it! Hell, I pissed him off even worse when I blew up his garbage can with a pack of Mexican firecrackers! And that was on Christmas Eve! Massholes, my ass! We're so filthy, dirt runs away from us! We're so mean, they send the National Guard over to give us speeding tickets! We're so...

Senior: Enough! Junior, in all honesty...I don't exactly get where you're going there. Now, I think it'd be better to hear from Roland III, isn't that right, kid?

Roland Chang III: Uh...I guess. So, we have this tournament. We need to win here. And I'll hold up my part. I'll powerbomb anyone who gets in our way. I'll show the Massholes who's the best. And I hope that'll be us.

Senior: Maybe I should have let Junior rant on. But I really should finish. Massholes, these two are rough and ready. And as you heard, they're also a bit touched in the head. And that makes them double tough to deal with in the ring. Know this, the Roland Chang Trio isn't going to roll over and play dead. But you might want to, when these two are done with you!

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:20:45 GMT -8

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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 7, 2020 15:20:45 GMT -8

A cell phone video recording was recently posted on WPW.com

The lighting is bad, but it appears to be an empty bar. Both Massholes are sitting at a table, the phone appears to be propped up somehow on the table, causing both men to dip in and out of frame. Both men are very drunk.

Joey: You ear bout thefucking Ronald Gang Threeo callin usout?

Tommy: WHA? Whofuck is Rollo Gang? Fucking BITCH.

Joey: Who you callin a bitch?

Tommy: You called me a BITCH?

Joey: What?

Tommy: WHAT?

Joey: The Rolling Chains Neo. They call us out like fuckingbitches

Tommy: Lets fuckem up then! (hiccups)

Joey: Fuckemupthen

Both men pass out, and the video continues for another ten minutes as the Massholes snore until it appears the phone dies

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:21:08 GMT -8

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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 7, 2020 15:21:08 GMT -8

Warrior Grounds #7 is in the books, and that means we have two tag team advancing to New Dawn, as well as a proper send off for Jimmy Hawkins, as he makes his way over to AAW. But perhaps more importantly, we have a confrontation between the Wyatts and Tank McDaniel that seems to only be escalating the tension between these two sides.

As always, see below the full recap of the show, complete with full matches, summaries and post-match promo’s. There is a quick turnaround too, as the tag team tournament will continue next week with Warrior Grounds #8.

Roy Carter & Brick vs Baron Family

Recap:
The bad blood between Roy Carter and the Baron family continues, with another questionable end to a match. After a brutally physical back and forth match that saw multiple near falls, Austin Baron seemed to have the match in hand with a Baron (Olympic) Slam- only for Roy Carter to just barely get the shoulder up. Roy managed to hit a suplex of his own on Austin for a near fall, and causing all four men to be in the ring at once. Multiple tags put Vic and Roy once again in the ring together, and an MMA takedown put Vic on his back. Carter immediately advanced position and started raining down knees until the ref was forced to stop the match. It was unclear if Vic was officially knocked out or not…

Winner: Roy Carter & Brick
Rating: ***

After the match, Vic was visibly upset, slamming the mat with both hands and storming out of the ring.

Roland Chang Trio vs The Massholes

Recap:
A sufficient amount of (drunken) trash talk surrounded the first time meeting between these two teams, and the match quickly resembled a bar fight. Both teams seemed uninterested in working a traditional match, and instead tried to knock each other’s head off. Referee Jerry Smith could barely contain the action in the ring, and the eldest Chang didn’t make it any easier on him, constantly creating distractions. The star of the match seemed to be Roland Chang III, who seemed to dominate every time he got into the match. But as the Massholes seemed exhausted and ready to be put away, a tag was instead made and Roland Chang Jr. proceeded to give Joey O’Malley a brutal powerbomb for the win.

Winner: Roland Chang Trio
Rating: ***

Tank McDaniel makes his way to the ring, with Austin Baron by his side.

Tank: Doc, Virgil- come on out here. I know you’re both in the back, it’s about time we settle this.

(Doc and Virgil Wyatt come out from the back, accompanied by Brick and Roy Carter. Virgil and Doc enter the ring, while Brick and Roy roam ringside…)

Tank: Quite a crowd you brought with you, didn’t know an old geezer like me scared you enough that you felt you needed backup.

Doc: Don’t flatter yourself Tank. Let’s cut to the chase. You’ve heard our demands. You screwed me out of my title. Give it back to me.

Tank: (laughs) You mean, just hand it to you right now?

Doc: I don’t need it gift wrapped or anything, but yeah- its rightfully mine, I want it back. I know that fat ass Rampage is in the back somewhere, have him come out and hand it over.

Tank: That’s… not going to happen. But I’ll tell you what. You were a fighting champion- an asshole, but a fighting champion. I’ll give you a shot to earn it back. You’ve had a problem with my leadership since day 1. So let’s settle it in the ring.

Doc: You and me? FINALLY. Where do I sign? I’m going to beat the legend right out of you Tank.

Tank: Not quite. While putting you in your place would be a joy, and a present to these fans, I have to decline. I am still not medically cleared from the broken ribs I suffered from my last match. However, I do have someone that will gladly take my place…

(Austin Baron steps up as the crowd starts to react with a swarm of cheers…)

Doc: Oh- you want me to fight your has been buddy? Perfect. I’ll finish what Roy Carter started and retire your ass for good. Again, where do I si-

Virgil: Nah jus hold on a minute son. Les not get too agitated an be making plans before thinkin on it first. That’s a mighty fine offer you’ve made my boy Tank. Mighty fine. But what needs to happen here is a little negotiatin. Way I see it, if you aint gonna fight, I don’t see why ma son needs to fight. Representative vs representative seems more appropriate don’t you think?

Austin: Speak clearly old man. You sayin you both are two chicken shit to fight me? Don’t stutter. Which one of your cronies do I get to whoop on then? The tall one or the one with the bad haircut?

Virgil: Now now, let’s try and stay civil. Brick and Roy, though both excellent choices seein as they both have a detailed history of beatin yer family- includen tnight, are otherwise occupiaad by the tournament. No, we’ll name our representative at, say the press conference for New Dawn?

Austin: You go ahead bring God himself to that press conference, it aint gonna matter cause Ima beat his ass.

Virgil: Careful what you wish for friend. Tank, I assume there will be stipulations should we lose this match?

Tank: Doc is suspended for 3 months. His title shot for me getting a 3 month vacation without the whiney brat.

Doc: Fuck you!

Virgril: (puts a hand on Docs shoulder) We accept the terms.

(Virgil whispers in Doc’s ear and the whole posse leave the ring)

Farewell Jimmy: John Logan vs “Flyin” Jimmy Hawkins

Recap:
Mutual nods of respect from both men before this one got started. Jimmy showed, just like in the first time these two met, that the young wrestler can hang with the big boys. Neither man seemed to get a firm control of the match, Hawkins though seemed to dazzle the crowd with fast action, a pair of running moonsaults into a top rope senton. An insiguri into a running bulldog. But each time John Logan would cut him off before any real momentum was met. Eventually the number one contender would get cooking- a Sky High powerbomb for a near fall. A belly to belly into a running closeline. As Hawkins tried fighting back Logan would counter into a LOGANS RUN- but Hawkins would jump right back up. Looking for a second wind, and trying to feed off the energy of the crowd, Hawkins desperately tried a comeback, hitting a big hurricanrana into a dive into the corner. But Logan would again cut him off, this time with a piledriver into a Shotgun Closeline… for a near fall. Hawkins looks dazed, and Logan hits him with a neckbreaker into another Shotgun, but Jimmy is saved by the ropes. Hawkins again puts together a comeback, with hurricanranas into flying elbows, trying to get the setup for the Hawk Splash. But Logan counters at the corner, and hits his Big Man senton into a third Shotgun Closeline, this time for the pin.

Winner: John Logan
Rating: ****

After the match, Logan picks Jimmy off the ground and the two exchange words before a short embrace, then Logan proceeds to raise Jimmys hand as the crowd stands and cheers. Both wrestlers wave to the crowd as they make their way to the back.

No wrestlers were made available after the show, but night two of the tag team tournament will continue next week with Warrior Grounds #8…

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:21:31 GMT -8

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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 7, 2020 15:21:31 GMT -8

Over the weekend a video was posted anonymously on YouTube, and the link forwarded to various wrestling news sites, including the Wrestling Monitor…

(The video opens with a shot of an old wrestling gym, and you can see a banner on the back wall that reads “Baron Family Wrestling.” Machine Gun Mayhem walks into frame wearing a Baron Wrestling School T-Shirt)

This. This is a glorious place. A holy place. A place that has prepared young men and women for the highest level of combat for over 40 years. Isn’t that amazing? I find it breathtaking. I think about it all the time. I think about the vast amount of knowledge that has been passed down, year after year, giving hope and instilling a sense of purpose. This place is a legacy. But this place is dead.

After years of operation here in San Antonio Texas, the Baron family picked up and moved to California. For money. For greed. For fame. With it they left a stink on their legacy that I could smell for miles. I wished to help them. To wash the corruption off of them. I chose Vic because he had a light in him that knew I could use to save him. And save him I did. Or so I thought.

At NIGHTMARE, I saw- the WORLD saw, what Vic Baron was truly capable of. A ferocity. A bloodlust. And he took that and beat me in the middle of the ring in a way I had never been beaten before. I had achieved my goal. Finally, someone that had seen the light! But alas, it was false hope. Vic has already lost his way again.

But I tell the world now, inside this holy sanctuary, that I will not give up. Vic Baron WILL BE SAVED. I promise you all, if I have to kill him to do it.

I will save Vic Baron.

(The video goes to black)

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:21:49 GMT -8

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We are on the eve of Night 2 of Warrior Pro’s tag team tournament, and we have four of the most exciting tag teams in the world facing off, including a couple of lucha hunters, an “old school” flyer team, a new school flyer team, and a pair of heavy hitters. The main event is loaded too as we see an all-star six man featuring a pair of Warrior Pro debuts.

Check back Friday for the results including full matches, recaps, and promos!

Match Previews:

Flyboys vs Los Ninos Perdidos
One of the top tag teams from the recently re-organized SHTCWA, The Flyboys, will take on Blackrose Wrestling’s finest in Los Ninos Perdidos. Both teams come into the match sporting wins in their Warrior Pro debuts, and both have looked extremely impressive. Whoever comes out of this one will be looked at as a favorite for the finals.

Gears of War vs Reed Brothers
Gears of War might be the most accomplished in house team of the tournament, given their widespread success in Japan, but the Reed Brothers could be the dark horse of the entire tournament. This will be a classic speed vs power matchup, as well as the start of a potential long term rivalry.

6 Man Tag: John Logan/Vic Baron/Lefty McDaniel vs Rampage/Yoshi Tayaki/Dungeon Dominguez
The main event will carry a ton of intrigue. Dungeon Dominguez of Lucha POWER and Yoshi Tayaki of AAW both make their Warrior Pro debut’s and will be looking to make an impression. We’ll also get a heavyweight title preview with both John Logan and Rampage Hunter facing off on opposite teams. This one is just for pride, but the implications of winning this one could have implications down the road…

Promos:

Gears of War

Bobby Clash: We gotta go against a couple of flippy boys? Couple of dancing, prancing, twinkle toes? Seems fine by us. What do we do to flippy boys Riot?

Riot: SMASH

Clash: That’s right. That’s exactly what we do.

Reed Brothers

Maverick: Brother, I do believe we’ve found the dumbest opponents possible. I’m not sure they even know how to count to three, let alone hold us down long enough to get the pin

Rip: Bunch of knuckleheads for sure. That’s cool. We can run circles around both of them. It’ll be easy to hit a slow moving target.

Maverick: I hear they were a big deal in Japan though. The biggest deal if you listen to those cavemen talk about it

Rip: I’m not a geography major, but Japan is a pretty long ways away from here

Maverick: It isn’t close, that’s for sure

Rip: And I don’t believe we were in whatever Dragonball Z promotion where they apparently dominated

Maverick: It doesn’t ring a bell

Rip: So it might be possible that really, they are the ones that should be fearing us.

Maverick: Kinda sounds like it. Kinda sounds like Gears of Bore have a rough night ahead.

Rip: We are in agreement brother.

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:22:09 GMT -8

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Another Warrior Grounds is in the books, and the go home show before New Dawn provided some clarity, and a few surprises for what lays ahead. As always, see below the full recap of the show, complete with full matches, summaries and post-match promo’s.

Flyboys vs Los Ninos Perdidos

Recap:
Two of the best tag teams in the Critical Alliance faced off here it what turned out to bit of a contrast in styles. The brawling Flyboys tried to control the ring and overpower Los Ninos Perdidos, while the self descriped “Lucha Hunters” tried to use their quickness advantage to tire out the ageless pilots. It seemed that the Flyboys had control over the match with victory a formality, until El Hijo Del Dorado pulled a lucha move of his own and rolled up Falconer Northwest for the surprise victory.

Winner: Los Ninos Perdidos
Match Rating:***

Gears of War vs Reed Brothers

Recap:
The match of the night, and as good an indication as any that there is a rivalry brewing between these two teams. The contrast in styles that was hyped before the match played out early, as Gears of War slowed down the pace and used their superior size to lean on the smaller Reeds. The brothers weathered the initial storm, and as GoW got tired, the match suddenly picked up at a pace that Bobby Clash and Riot could not keep up with. As the match drew near Maverick pulled out all the stops, raining running knees on both men- but could not keep either one down long enough for a 3 count. In the end, Rip Reed would suffer a brutal double team followed by a moonsault foot stomp from Bobby Clash for a Gears of War victory.

Winner: Gears of War
Match Rating: ****

Dungeon Dominguez from Lucha Power walks down to the ring with a small man in a suit. Both men enter the ring, and the suited man grabs a microphone as Dungeon stands stoic, eyes fixated on the back dressing room. The suited man begins to speak…

“Ladies and gentlemen. My associate Dungeon Dominguez has something to say, but since he does not speak much English, I have been asked to speak on his behalf. Dungeon wishes to address Lucha La Barba. Senor Barba- you have been very impressive in your matches as of late. You have managed to finish your opponents quickly and efficiently. This has been noticed by Dungeon Dominguez. But Senor Dungeon does not think you have been properly challenged. He does not think you are proper Lucha. And because of this, Senor Dungeon would like to challenge you to a match! Lucha POWER is expected to host a live show in February. We would like to invite you to participate in this event! If you are true Lucha like you say you are, you will accept Dungeon Dominguez. To turn down this request would be to display great disrespect. This would… be very upsetting for Senor Dungeon. I think you will find that upsetting Dungeon Dominguez would be a very poor decision. We shall await your response."

Both men exit the ring and walk towards the back, but not before Dungeon stops to glare back at the crowd, before fully exiting to the back in preparation for the next match.

6 Man Tag: John Logan/Vic Baron/Lefty McDaniel vs Rampage Hunter/Yoshi Tayaki/Dungeon Dominguez

Recap:
A wild match consisting of multiple contrasts of style. Team Rampage worked their size advantage to overpower and brutalize their opponents, with newcomer Yoshi Tayaki’s hardcore antics specifically taking the opposing men off guard. But team Logan’s ring intelligence and experience seemed to keep the young powerhouses at bay. A stereo suplex spot, followed by a Left Handed Scissors from Lanky Lefty looked like it might end the match, but a close kick out kept things rolling. In the end, our heavyweight title participants faced off in the middle of the ring and it was John Logan eating a Lights Out powerbomb for the eye opening pinfall.

Winner: Rampage, Yoshi Tayaki, Dungeon Dominguez
Match Rating: ****

Afterwards, the media caught up with Rampage…

“Shit man. Nobody taking Rampage seriously. No one. You all just assumin John Logan gonna roll into New Dawn and take Rampage’s title from him. Like that motherfucker is already his. It don’t make no sense at all. You see what just happened? Huh? Write that. Write down that Rampage put John Logan on his back. Again. Kept him there for a three count. Again. Ain’t no rivalry here. He can’t beat me. Can’t beat Rampage. This belt? This is MY belt. He can’t have it. Tired of this shit. Aint getting any respect. Not from you all, not from Tank, not from John Logan. Well I ain’t sweatin it. You all will find out next week. Rampage gonna show the world. Again.”

There was also a bit of confusion in the dressing room…
Vic Baron seemed to disappear despite all his street clothes still hanging in his locker. It was almost like he never came back to the dressing room after his match. The media was eventually kicked out as Tank could be overheard calling for security…

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:22:31 GMT -8

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The pressroom is filled with a dozen reporters. At the front of the room, under a backdrop of the New Dawn promotional banner, sits owner Tank McDaniel. To his right sitting with the championship belt is Rampage Hunter. To his left, number one contender John Logan. Noticeably standing in the corner, casually leaning against the wall is Austin Baron.

Tank: Welcome everyone to the official press conference for the first big Warrior Pro Wrestling event of the new year: New Dawn, which will air this Friday February 1st LIVE on Twitch at 4pm PT. This will be one of the biggest cards in the promotions history. We have four teams left to determine our inaugural tag team champion, we have a cross- promotional clash with Lucha POWER, and we have what should be an excellent main event for the Heavyweight Championship between the men seated between me, John Logan and Rampage Hunter.

Austin: (clears throat)

Tank: (shoots a quick glare over to Austin) Right. We also have one more potential match, though I have not heard back from either Wyatt on an opponent, so we will have to decide very shortly after this press conference if that match, and its stipulations, will still hold. Ok, lets open the floor to questions.

Reporter: Can you address the rumors around Vic Baron’s disappearance?

Tank: (Pauses, again looking at Austin) Uhh no… I can’t speak on specifics. All I can say is that we have not been able to contact Vic, and we are engaging the authorities in the event that there is reason to believe that something happened to him. I know there is obvious speculation that Machine Gun might be involved, but to the best of my knowledge Machine Gun has an alibi- he was still in Texas during the show last week. We will release an official statement once we know more.

Reporter: John- how does it feel to get a second chance at the belt?

Logan: In some ways, deeply frustrating. I should have had a second crack at High Noon, but Doc and his cronies DQ’ed me in my match with Lefty McDaniel. Then I had another chance but blew it against this guy (points at Rampage). In my eyes, that belt has been waiting for me since the doors of this company opens. I’ve sat here and told you guys this several times, my only goal is that belt. Nothing else matters to me. Being undefeated in the Golden Gate Tournament didn’t matter. Beating Adrien Lawton didn’t matter. That belt is it. And for six months its been sitting around the wrong guy’s waist. This Friday, I can finally correct that. This Friday that belt finally gets to come home. Rampage is a beast. And sure, he beat me. But I beat him too. Friday will be a war no doubt. A war I’m going to win- because it’s the war I was always meant to win. (turns to face Rampage). Sleep with that belt buddy. Hold it tight. Take a long walk with it, take a picture and get it framed. Because it’s not yours. Its mine. And on Friday I’m taking it back.

Reporter: Rampage you’re looking leaner- how are you feeling ahead of your first title defense?

Rampage: (still eyeing Logan) Feel fantastic. Rampage always feels fantastic. Rampage is in the best shape of his life. Championship shape. (still starring at Logan) And this PUNK keeps sayin the belt his his? HIS belt? Who THE FUCK do you think you talkin to? YOU aint got no right to NOTHIN. Ain’t your fucking belt. This belt here? This is Rampage’s belt. No one else’s. I EARNED this belt. Walked through FIRE for this belt. Nah man. You ganna find out on Friday how wrong you are. You find out Friday. I knocked your ass out last year, I knocked your ass out last week, Friday I’ma knock your motherfucking ass out for the last motherfucking time. You an old has been, Warrior Pro is MINE.

Logan: (staring straight ahead) I’m taking that belt. And you know. And you’re scared. Cause there’s nothing you can do about it. Sure, you beat me in a six man tag. But Friday, one on one, you’re gonna have to kill me.

Rampage: (stands up) Motherfucker I’ll bring the body bag.

From the back of the room the doors burst open and Doc Wyatt stands beaming. Behind him is the gigantic presence of none other than Colossus Rhodes, in full ring gear complete with his haunting mask. Both Rampage and Logan are now standing and staring each other down, uninterested in the new guests.

Doc: Hope I’m not late- Austin, meet your opponent for Friday. Golden Touch Promotion’s own Colossus Rhodes. I hope you have health insurance buddy.

Tank: (looks over at Austin, who gives him a smile and a small nod. Tank gives a heavy sigh) Fine. The match is made. But Austin had a request that I will be granting. If he wins, on top of your suspension, Austin gets his own title shot.

Both Rampage and Logan break their stare down to look at Tank, then over to Austin. Doc doesn’t break his smile.

Doc: Your funeral, you can grant him whatever you want.

Tank: Fine, it’s settled. This press conference is over, we’ll see you all on Friday.

The official card for Warrior Pro Wrestling Presents: New Dawn

Tag Team Tourney Semifinal: Los Ninos Perdidos vs Gears of War
Tag Team Tourney Semifinal: Roland Chang Trio vs Roy Carter & Brick
Heavyweight Championship #1 Contender: Austin Baron (w Tank McDaniel) vs Colossus Rhodes (w Doc Wyatt)
“Lanky” Lefty McDaniel vs Pantero Negro Jr.
Tag Team Tourney Finals
Warrior Pro Heavyweight Championship: Rampage Hunter vs John Logan

Last Edit: Jun 10, 2021 8:43:45 GMT -8 by LankyLefty17

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:22:50 GMT -8

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Via Senator Steve Phillips...

A message from Morgan "Midas" Matthews:

Morgan "Midas" Matthews: The big reveal has been made. Yes, the Immovable Object, Colossus Rhodes has arrived in Warrior Pro. And Colossus Rhodes, at his imposing seven foot height, at his unavoidable four hundred plus pounds, with his destructive power and killer instinct, is at the disposal of a man who I believe will be able to maximized use of. Doc Wyatt, Colossus Rhodes is yours to command. He is your tool to use in Warrior Pro. I have heard good things about you. Do not let me down, as I have given you the privilege of commanding my most prized asset. It is my hope that Colossus will allow you to rise to new heights. And it is my hope that you use him to utterly obliterate the underwhelming talent that makes up the majority of this roster here. Make Colossus look like the monster we all know he is. And if you do, this could be the beginning of an excellent deal.

The Roland Chang Trio:

Roland Chang Senior: We have proven ourselves against the Massholes of Massachusetts. Now you two have an imposing challenge. Roy Carter and the man known as Brick. But we fear no foes, do we?

Roland Chang Junior: Hell no, we don't! We don't fear Roy Carter! He was only here to fight that Baron kid, wasn't he? He came into this tournament to settle a grudge, but we came into this to win! The Roland Chang Trio arrived here for one thing, and one thing only! Well, maybe two things! First, we came here to win! We want to win! We want to crush our foes! We want to win all the matches in this tournament! And then, second, we want to make everybody know that we don't have any "rivals" to have grudges with! If you're in our way, it doesn't matter who you are! We have a grudge with everyone! We don't take any of this personally! We hate you all equally! Ain't that right, son?

Roland Chang III: Um...what about Brick?

Junior: What about him, boy?

III: His name's....Brick?

Junior: Yeah! And we hate him too! Carter, Brick, you two are a pair of bums! Not because you're bad in the ring, not because of wherever the hell you're from, not because you got a squrrily personality! But we think you're a pair of bums because you're facing the Roland Chang Trio! And we're bum crushers!

III: Um, if we only fight bums, doesn't that make us not so great?

Junior: Shuddup, kid! We're the Roland Chang Trio, and we want to send you two bums packing! We want you living on the street! We want you to have to get your wrestling gear from the Salvation Army! We want you two....

Senior: Sheesh, Junior, I think we got the damn point. So to conclude, Roy Carter, Brick, you've come this far. You've shown yourselves to be a right tough team. But now you're up against the Roland Chang Trio. And so far, I believe my boys here are the full on favorites to come away victorious. Prepare yourselves, because you'll need every advantage you can find!

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:23:10 GMT -8

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Just outside of Warrior Pro’s “Training Grounds” a reporter stopped Roy Carter and Brick as they seemed headed in for a workout…

Reporter: Do you guys have any thoughts on Doc’s announcement regarding who will represent him in his match for a shot at the title on Friday?

Roy: What? No. That’s his business. Our business is beating the shit out of those random morons from Texas that all have the same name. Doc’s gonna do what he’s gonna do.

Reporter: You don’t think its odd that he didn’t choose one of you to represent him?

Roy: I’m not sure I’m following what you’re saying. It sounds like you’re saying Doc outsourced from the team because he doesn’t trust us. That feels like something I should be taking as an insult. Brick, you feelin insulted?

Brick: Feelin agitated.

Roy: You hear that? The big man is agitated. That’s a hair from angry. Now if-

Just then Virgil Wyatt walks through the door and greets the group…

Virgil: Roy! Brick! Juss the men I been lookin for. We have plans to discuss. Who is this? The media?

Roy: Implying you don’t trust us to beat Austin Baron…

Virgil: Nonsense. Nonsense. You both are vital to the cause I assure you. In fact, those Chang boys been winnin so much on account of that older gentleman walking around ringside. I do believe I will personally escort you both to the ring on Friday to ensure that the corruption in this here company ends.

Reporter: Can I ask what your strategy will be to defeat the Roland Chang Trio?

Brick walks up to the reporter, lifts him up off the ground, turns around and sets him down before proceeding to walk inside the building.

Roy: I believe when you have a seven foot four hundred pound man on your team, “strategy” is an optional term.

Roy follows Virgil and Brick into the building

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:23:46 GMT -8

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A message from the owner of Lucha POWER, El Macho:

Hola mi Warrior Pro Wrestling amigos! And WELCOME, to Lucha POWER! We are very excited to announce our first Lucha POWER Supershow will be broadcast LIVE on March 8th. Lucha POWER has been dormant for too long, and we have much to share with all of you. We have the finest wrestling south of the border… and we have many friends from different places as well, all ready to give you the beautiful taste of Lucha in your mouth!

So enjoy New Dawn on Friday amigos- because starting next week, it will be El Macho’s turn to give you all the excitement! Lucha es muy Bueno!

Lucha POWER Supershow will take place in the famous Arena de Antiguo. Our tentative card for the March 8th show, with more matches announced in the coming weeks:

El Macho vs Captain Insano Jr. (ZIP Japan)
Dungeon Dominguez vs Lucha La Barba (Wonderland Dojo)
Promotion Battle: Lucha POWER vs La Guerra de Sangre
Warrior Pro Heavyweight Championship (Participants TBD)
C!C Community Lucha 6 man tag match
Lucha POWER Championship: Pantero Negro Jr. vs Hexagon Jr.

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New Dawn January 2019 Sept 7, 2020 15:24:02 GMT -8

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Standing outside the front doors of Arena de Antiguo, located on the outskirts of Mexico City, Lucha La Barba, in full wrestling gear, stands with his interpreter Marco presiding over a small group of reporters…

Marco: Welcome everyone! Senor La Barba would like to make an official statement regarding Dungeon Dominguez and the challenge he issued at Warrior Grounds last week.

(Lucha La Barba whispers something in Marco’s ear)

Marco: Senor La Barba accepts the large man’s challenge, and would be honored to do battle in this great arena, and on the grand stage of Lucha POWER! This is a dream in the making for Lucha La Barba!

Reporter: Does Senor La Barba not speak Spanish?

La Barba: (Marco quietly shakes his head) Si! Yo hablas espanol muy good!

Reporter: Uh.. Senor- you realize you are in Mexcio? We can all speak espanol. You don’t need a translator.

La Barba: (looking nervous) Oh.. Si! Mi gusta!

Reporter: <in Spanish> We have heard about your matches in Warrior Pro and are very impressed. Do you think you are up for the challenge of Dungeon Dominguez? What will be your strategy?

La Barba: (looking at Marco nervously) Uhhh…er… Mi amo… uhhh…. Yo soy….. er….Mi gusta Lucha! Mi gusta LUUUUUUUCHAAAA!

(Lucha La Barba raises his hands, gives a fist pump then turns and walks away, wondering towards the parking lot. The reporters stand in silence watching for a minute before turning back to Marco)

Reporter: <in Spanish> He realizes the match is still over a month away right?

Marco: Si, he’s only here cause my wife and I are on vacation and he agreed to be our driver. Gracias amigos, I must go now, Senor La Barba does not have the keys to get into the car.

The small crowd disperses…