Strong Style Underground (FKA Texas Fight League)

[awsomsinger]

THE NEXT DAY - TEXAS STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION OFFICES.....


The scene is set in a conference room with the Texas State Athletic Commission (TSAC) seated on one side, and Blackjack Mulligan flanked by Wolf and Tessa Blanchard on the other. Tension lingers in the air. The commission members are dressed in formal suits, while Blackjack, ever defiant, wears his usual cowboy hat and boots, looking like a man who won’t bow easily to authority.

The TSAC Meeting Begins:
Commission Head:
"Mr. Mulligan, we have some pressing concerns. First and foremost, your champion—Wolf—his name alone raises eyebrows. This is professional fighting, not some outlaw backstreet brawl."

Blackjack Mulligan:
"Wolf earned that title fair and square. A name’s a name, and what matters is how you fight in that ring. If you’ve got a problem with his name, maybe it’s 'cause you haven’t seen him in action."

Wolf:
"What don't you like about my name, Mr. Commissioner?  Come here and tell me......please!  And while you're at it, stop staring at Tessa's chest.  Believe me, I know these things.  I can smell your lust and fear over here.  I can also smell you wetting your pants."

Commissioner 2 (Clearing his throat as another commissioner leaves the room)
"It’s not just the name, Mr. Mulligan. You’ve had five draws out of 40 matches. That’s unheard of, and not in a good way. The sport thrives on decisive outcomes, not constant uncertainty."

Tessa Blanchard:
"Those draws happened because we let the fighters push themselves to the limit. The crowd loves it, the ratings prove it."

Commissioner 3 (leans forward):
"About those ratings. TXFL has never dropped below a 4.0? We’re having a hard time believing that’s legitimate. There’s chatter that you’re inflating the numbers to make the league seem more popular than it is."

Blackjack Mulligan:
"Chatter’s all it is. The people in the seats don’t lie, and neither do the numbers. Just 'cause your standards are low doesn’t mean mine are."

Commission Head (scoffing):
"And then there’s your choice of venue—Billy Bob’s Texas. A honky-tonk bar, really? This is supposed to be a professional league, not some rowdy gathering of brawlers."

Blackjack leans forward, voice lowering with a dangerous edge.

Blackjack Mulligan:
"Billy Bob’s is a symbol of Texas. It’s where folks go to settle things the right way. If you think that makes us less professional, maybe you’re too caught up in your city-slicker image of what fighting’s supposed to be."

The commissioners exchange glances. It's clear there’s more going on behind the scenes.

Who's Pulling the Strings?
Blackjack knows the TSAC’s newfound scrutiny isn’t just their own doing. Rumors have been swirling that a rival promotion, likely the Lone Star Fight Federation (LSFF), has been pulling strings behind the scenes. The LSFF has more corporate backing, and some of its influence reaches into the commission itself. The TSAC isn’t acting on its own—there’s pressure from wealthy, influential individuals who don’t like how quickly TXFL has grown or how it’s capturing the hearts of the public.

One name that keeps coming up in whispers is Calvin Fordsworth, a wealthy oilman with a major stake in the LSFF. He’s known for his dislike of Blackjack’s rough-and-tumble style and has the money to manipulate things from the shadows.

Blackjack’s Next Move:
Blackjack isn’t going to roll over, and he knows that going head-to-head with the TSAC is just one front of the battle. After the meeting, he gathers Wolf and Tessa.

Blackjack Mulligan (to Wolf and Tessa):
"They’re comin’ after us, but we ain’t backin’ down. We’re gonna double down on what makes TXFL different—hard fights, real competition, and none of this corporate nonsense. If Calvin Fordsworth and the LSFF think they can buy us out, they’re in for a rude awakening."

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LATER ON THAT DAY.........

TXFL THIS WEEK

GENE OKERLUND:
Coming off the heels of Summer Storm is a very action packed and intense TXFL This Week.  As always, I'm Mean Gene Okerlund bringing you all the happenings here in the Texas Fight League......

BLACKJACK MULLIGAN (WALKING IN UNEXPECTEDLY WITH WOLF AND TESSA BLANCHARD)
Gene, I'm going to ask you to forgive me for doing this, but we're throwing out the format for this week.  I've had to attend a meeting at the Texas State Athletic Commission with Wolf and Tessa, and I've got some changes to make and some things to get off my chest, OK?

GENE OKERLUND:
Sure, Blackjack, the floor is yours

BLACKJACK MULLIGAN:
Thanks Gene.  First of all I want to congratulate Wolf and Tessa Blanchard on their championship wins this weekend, and also congratulate Bloody Marry McDonnell and Bad News Allen on the effort they put in.  Bloody Marry also deserves recognition as our first Women's champion as well, and I know both of them will be back to try and challenge for the titles again.  

But that's not why I'm here today.  Right after Summer Storm ended I was handed a certified letter from the Texas State Athletic Commission for a "special emergency meeting" this morning.  So I asked Wolf and Tessa to come with me and I thank them for doing so.  Now beyond all these commissioners, and I use that term loosely, trying to ogle Tessa's assets (drawing a slight eye roll from Tessa).....sorry Tessa, it's true (Tessa pats Blackjack's shoulder)....... and wetting their pants at the sight of Wolf, they decided to take shots at the Texas Fight League.  Stuff like....we have too many draws.  Well HELL, even at 2 AM at the Rock Inn, sometimes men were so exhausted settling their differences that they both collapsed at the end of the fight.  It's not totally abnormal when you think about it.

Next, they attacked us over our ratings.  Do you know according to the TV ratings gurus we averaged a 4.6 share for the first four weeks, and a 4.9 for Championship Week?  We didn't BUY that, we didn't RIG anything to achieve that, we brought in the stars, we put together the fights, and you, the great TXFL fans, responded.  Seems to me we're putting together some pretty good fights and the fighters are responding in kind.  

After that, they had a problem with us hosting fights in Billy Bob's Texas.  Now any Texan knows that Billy Bob's IS Texas, every bit of it.  It's just the right size, not too big, not too small, and the fans can get close to the fighters and in some cases, get a handshake or a high five if they're lucky.  That ain't gonna change whether they, or anybody else, likes it or not.  

But then they got a little personal and went after the livelihood of me, all the coalition members, and my fighters, and threatened to revoke our license.  So we've decided to make some changes for Block 2 that I believe will make everyone happy.  

First of all, matches will be 20 minutes instead of 15 minutes.  If there is no winner at the end of 20 minutes then it will go to a panel of judges selected at random from the fans in attendance that night.  Title matches will be 30 minutes with the same stipulation.

Second, I am bringing in some name referees whom I am negotiating with at this very minute.  I will announce then in a press release later this week.  

There will be NO more compromise whether the TSAC likes it or not.  Wolf and Tessa are your champions until they are defeated.  That's all for TXFL This Week, and we will see you for the beginning of Block 2 this weekend.  So long from Texas! 

[Bri]

I am sorry I haven't been around much brother awsomsinger!

I've been wrestling with some things that have really knocked me off my game lately, (literally and figuratively!).

TXFL is the place to be my man.

I'm really blown away by what you've got cookin in the skillet here.

Fantastic in the ring action, plenty of updates, recaps, heightening of tensions, Rosita, outstanding tournament weeks, a mysterious agenda out of New York City, Rosita's tatoo, elimination bouts, a new Women's champion in Tessa Blanchard, the Texas State Athletic Commission, the Lone Star Fight Federation, Rosita's walk, a motocross motorcycle is replaced with a monster truck in the person of Harley Race and Wolf still reigns supreme at the top of the food chain!

And it's all gotten ratcheted up big time!

Bravo my friend, take a bow!

[awsomsinger]

Sept 13, 2024 16:59:10 GMT -5 Bri said:

I am sorry I haven't been around much brother awsomsinger !

I've been wrestling with some things that have really knocked me off my game lately, (literally and figuratively!).

TXFL is the place to be my man.

I'm really blown away by what you've got cookin in the skillet here.

Fantastic in the ring action, plenty of updates, recaps, heightening of tensions, Rosita, outstanding tournament weeks, a mysterious agenda out of New York City, Rosita's tatoo, elimination bouts, a new Women's champion in Tessa Blanchard, the Texas State Athletic Commission, the Lone Star Fight Federation, Rosita's walk, a motocross motorcycle is replaced with a monster truck in the person of Harley Race and Wolf still reigns supreme at the top of the food chain!

And it's all gotten ratcheted up big time!

Bravo my friend, take a bow!

THANK YOU!   ***bowing***
Make no mistake about it, this is a fierce, focused Wolf.  You don't back an Apex Predator into a corner, and you don't poke a mean Wolf with a sharp stick.  Race and JBL better heed those warnings as hunting season begins in TXFL.

Tessa Blanchard is at the top of her game, taking down opponents over 100 pounds heavier than her.  She is the rightful champion right now, but don't expect Bloody Marry to go quietly.  

As far as you go, get back on that horse.  I'll be here for you if you need an ear.  For right now, I imagine Mr. Mulligan may have you and Rosita in his future plans.  Keep watching! 

[awsomsinger]

TEXAS FIGHT LEAGUE (TXFL)
NOW WHAT?

It’s a new Block about to begin. Champions have been established. TXFL has been successful, more than doubling its initial investment for everyone on the coalition, male and female. Blackjack Mulligan has survived a tense meeting with the Texas State Athletic Commission. Although he thinks there’s more to it than what they are telling him, he can’t worry about that right now. Mulligan has ideas he needs to put into practice, and fortunately for him, he has just the people for the job(s).

BLACKJACK MULLIGAN
Bri and Rosita, come on over and let’s chat (BJM shakes hands with Bri and hugs Rosita, then they all sit down). I’d like to put you two on staff here at TXFL. How would you like to run our judging committee? Both of you, one thousand a week to do so?

BRI - Uh, WOW Mr. Mulligan, that’s a very generous offer. Exactly what does that entail?

BJM – Well, it’s twofold. First of all, you’ll be two of the judges for each match. Should a match go to a draw, you, Rosita, Johnny Mantell, Mike Jackson, and Arnold Skaaland will vote on who should win and render the final decision.

ROSITA – I like it! And I get to be with Bri! (Bri blushes)

BJM – Now you two cut it out! But hey, I think you’ll both do a great job. Wanna do it?

BRI – I say let’s do it

ROSITA – Me too!

BJM – Great, then it’s settled

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BARRY WINDHAM – Hey Uncle Jack, I didn’t know you were a soundman

BLACKJACK LANZA (Working on the soundboard) – Barry, let’s just say I know enough to be dangerous (smiles), and besides I was hearing a little buzz through the speakers the other night. This will take care of it. What are you doing?

BW – Dad wants me to negotiate some contracts for the upcoming weeks with some new fighters. We’ve got spots to fill, you know. Catch up to you later.

BJL – OK, see you Barry (As Barry leaves, Lanza puts the soundboard back in place, looks at his watch, and goes to take care of new business)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – TEXAS FIGHT LEAGUE

Blackjack Mulligan and Peggy Lee Leather, principal owners of Texas Fight League, announced today that he has signed big name referees to the Texas Fight League, and they will all debut this week with Card 2-1 at Billy Bob’s Texas. On the men’s side, veteran referees James Beard, Joey Marella, and Dick Woehrle will oversee Men’s competition, while Heather Owens, Aubrey Edwards, and Zyra Moon have been chosen to oversee the Women. All six referees come with tremendous credentials and will help add credibility to the League according to Mulligan and Leather.

This week will also see the debut of new fighters to the league. Barry Windham announced today that he has signed independent sensation AJ Smooth and the bounty hunter known as Coyote. Rumors that Coyote is a mortal enemy of Wolf have begun swirling but have not been confirmed or denied by either party. On the Women’s side, deathmatch veteran Crazy Mary Dobson and international star Monster Ripper have been signed to TXFL. All four fighters will be making their debuts this weekend at Billy Bob’s Texas.

[awsomsinger]

TEXAS FIGHT LEAGUE (TXFL)
CARD 2-1

We are at Billy Bob’s Texas for another edition of the Texas Fight League. Your hosts are Mark Lowrance, Paul Ellering, and Tammy Lynn Sytch.

As the hosts go over tonight’s matches, they are interrupted by Bad News Allen making his way to the ring and demanding a microphone. Bad News says he has a bone to pick with a so-called rich white man. John Bradshaw Layfield, what did you mean by his match with Wolf being a feel good story? He won the right to face Wolf whether he liked it or not, and if he hadn’t let Steve Williams mop the floor with his ass, he might have had the shot himself. Then again, it’s a good thing he didn’t, because Wolf would have whipped his ass too and the fans would have been upset.

JBL comes out and Bad News goes to meet him in the aisle. Among chants of “Let Them Fight”, they argue and are separated by staff and security. Wolf watches all this emotionless from his perch with Tessa Blanchard.

We go to commercial, and back from commercial it’s time to go to the ring

MONSTER RIPPER VS CRAZY MARY DOBSON – This match is over fairly quickly when, after some early back and forth, Monster Ripper hits a vicious body block on Dobson that knocks her cold at 2:15. Monster Ripper is 1-0, 1 KO, Mary Dobson is 0-1

AJ SMOOTH VS COYOTE – After early back and forth to start the match, Coyote takes over with power moves accentuated by clotheslines, which did a great job of slowing Smooth down. CATCH THE ROADRUNNER, a vicious spear to the side, puts Smooth down for the pin at 5:41.  Coyote 1-0, AJ Smooth 0-1

Renee Paquette is with Wolf and Tessa Blanchard. Wolf states before you ask, he has had history with Coyote, and rumor has it he is a friend or business associate of Kraken. Tessa states Monster Ripper is impressive, but if she thinks she’s scared of her, ask Awesome Kong and Bloody Marry McDonnell what her chances are.

Back to the ring.

“QUEEN OF SPADES” SHAYNA BASZLER VS THUNDER ROSA – With both fighters having something to prove from Block 1, this was a fantastic, even brawl. Shayna, realizing that Rosa was fighting with an edge, moved to her submission offense and finally wore Rosa down enough to get the submission with a KNEE BAR at 11:31 – Shayna Baszler 1-0, Rosa 0-1

“HANDSOME” HARLEY RACE VS STAN “THE LARIAT” HANSEN – Harley comes out fighting and nearly scores a shock pinfall with a swinging neckbreaker at 10 seconds. They fight evenly for a while, until a backbreaker scores effectively for Race. Race uses several more backbreakers on Hansen, and scores the pin at 4:25. Harley Race 1-0 and on a 4 fight win streak, Stan Hansen 0-1

Harley Race verbally berates Wolf again from the ring. Wolf makes the thumb slash across the throat and Harley has to be removed from ringside.

“LATINA SENSATION” MERCEDES MARTINEZ VS “JUGGERNAUT” JORDYNNE GRACE – Jordynne Grace dominates from beginning to end, despite some brief offense from Mercedes, and wins with a GRACE DRIVER at 6:27 – Jordynne Grace 1-0, Mercedes Martinez 0-1

CRUSHER VS “DR DEATH” STEVE WILLIAMS – Another full blown, all out brawl between these two nearly goes the distance. Williams with the OKLAHOMA STAMPEDE to stop a furious comeback by Crusher and win the match at 19:25. Steve Williams 1-0, Crusher 0-1

AWESOME KONG VS JACQUELINE – Jacqueline started strong, but Kong took over and dominated with pure power. Jacqueline would not go down easy, but after the third of three AWESOME BOMBS, Kong scored the pin at 8:24. Awesome Kong 1-0, Jacqueline 0-1

WAHOO MCDANIEL VS “THE RUSSIAN ASSASSIN” KRAKEN – A very even match that turned into another great brawl. Toward the end, Kraken hit a stuff piledriver, then followed up with a clothesline to take down McDaniel for the pin at 15:42. Kraken 1-0 McDaniel 0-1

Blackjack Mulligan steps into the ring with a mic. Mulligan says he just heard from the TV network, and it looks like TXFL is going to score its best rating ever, better than 5.0, and it’s thanks to all of you here and all of you watching at home. Huge pop from Billy Bob’s crowd and a chant of T-X-F-L breaks out!

It’s Main Event Time!

BLOODY MARRY MCDONNELL VS JOANIE LAURER – Bloody Marry wrestled like she had something to prove, as she nearly dominated the entire match against Joanie Laurer. Despite getting two early near falls, Joanie stayed on defense most of the match, and eventually fell to three consecutive UNHOLY MATRIMONIES at 6:03. Bloody Marry 1-0 Joanie Laurer 0-1

BAD NEWS ALLEN VS JOHN BRADSHAW LAYFIELD – The bad blood between these two ran deep, as they brawled all over ringside with neither fighter getting a real advantage. At the 17 minute mark, Bad News headbutted out of a Bear Hug, landed a high speed judo throw, then hit a thunderous Running Power Slam for the knockout victory at 17:38. Bad News Allen 1-0, JBL 0-1

A telling moment came after the match when a fan offered a handshake to Bad News, and after some trepidation, Bad News accepted it, drawing cheers from the fans. Bad News waved it off and returned to the locker room. JBL, after a minute, was able to return to the locker room under his own power.

We go to credits

SOMEWHERE………

MYSTERIOUS VOICE
DID YOU SEE THAT NONSENSE? A 5.0 RATING? THIS CAN’T BE HAPPENING!.........NO, APPARENTLY JACK COULDN’T EVEN GET THAT RIGHT!.............I MAY HAVE TO DO THIS MYSELF!............

Fade To Black

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TXFL THIS WEEK

It's TXFL This Week live from an empty Billy Bob's Texas.  Your host is Mean Gene Okerlund

Mean Gene shows us highlights from Block 2-1 of competition, especially Monster Ripper's impressive debut and her KO of Crazy Mary Dobson

We also see Harley Race beating Stan Hansen quickly and then making more comments to Wolf

We have the rankings after Block 2-1.  As per TXFL guidelines, all ratings reset after Block 1 completed

WOMEN
1 - MONSTER RIPPER
2 - BLOODY MARRY MCDONNELL
3 - JORDYNNE GRACE
4 - AWESOME KONG
5 - SHAYNA BASZLER
6 - THUNDER ROSA
7 - JOANIE LAURER
8 - JACQUELINE
9 - MERCEDES MARTINEZ
10 - CRAZY MARY DOBSON

MEN 
1 - HARLEY RACE
2 - COYOTE
3 - KRAKEN
4 - BAD NEWS ALLEN
5 - STEVE WILLIAMS
6 - CRUSHER
7 - WAHOO MCDANIEL
8 - JOHN BRADSHAW LAYFIELD
9 - STAN HANSEN
10 - AJ SMOOTH

Mean Gene says we have received a taped promo from Harley Race regarding "the state of TXFL".  We go to the tape. 

Harley Race says what is this, Texas Fight League or Animal Planet? He's had to put down a Mad Dog, and now he has to fight a Coyote this week while a Wolf watches.  It's no matter, because the countdown is on.  Four weeks, FOUR WEEKS, until the hunter takes down the so called Apex Predator.  There will be blood, there will be violence, and in four weeks, there will be a new TXFL Champion and the head of a Wolf on my wall.  

Mean Gene says strong words from Harley Race, and we'll get Wolf's reaction this coming week at TXFL Saturday Night.

We go thru the match lineup for Block 2-2

"Latina Sensation" Mercedes Martinez VS Crazy Mary Dobson
Stan "The Lariat" Hansen VS AJ Smooth
Joanie Laurer VS Jacqueline
Wahoo McDaniel VS John Bradshaw Layfield
"Queen Of Spades" Shayna Baszler VS Thunder Rosa
"Dr. Death" Steve Williams VS The Crusher
"Juggernaut" Jordynne Grace VS Awesome Kong
"The Russian Assassin" Kraken VS Bad News Allen

IN OUR DOUBLE MAIN EVENT
Monster Ripper VS Bloody Marry McDonnell
"Handsome" Harley Race VS "The Bounty Hunter" Coyote

It's all happening Saturday night at Billy Bob's Texas.  Don't You Dare Miss It! 

[awsomsinger]

TEXAS FIGHT LEAGUE
CARD 2-2

It’s Saturday night in Texas, and the Texas Fight League is on the air!

Your hosts are Mark Lowrance, Paul Ellering, and Tammy Lynn Sytch

We go to “Earlier Today” footage. Blackjack Mulligan is chatting on his phone when Harley Race barges in. Harley states that as the #1 man in TXFL right now, he deserves a new contract with more money, and will not leave until he gets it. Blackjack excuses himself from his phone call, walks up to Race, says that he has thought about it, and promptly slaps on the Blackjack Claw. Harley screams in pain and cries for help as staff separate the two and drag Harley away from Blackjack’s office. Blackjack then casually picks up his phone and asks I’m sorry, where were we…….

We then go to earlier footage of Bloody Marry McDonnell entering the arena, when a masked woman jumps on her back and tries for a choke. Marry flings her off, sends her headfirst into a dumpster several times, and rips her mask off as she runs away. We do not see the identity of her attacker.

Peggy Lee Leather is with Bloody Marry, who assures Peggy she is fine. Peggy orders extra security around the perimeter of the area and outside all of the doors.

Bloody Marry McDonnell is in her dressing room warming up, showing no ill effects of the attack.

Time for action as we go to the ring.

“LATINA SENSATION” MERCEDES MARTINEZ VS CRAZY MARY DOBSON – Crazy Mary dominated the match until about the 13-minute mark, even drawing blood and a public warning with a steel chair shot. Mercedes began to mount a comeback, hitting several lariats out of nowhere and scoring a knockout with the FISHERMAN’S BUSTER at 18:36. Mercedes now at 1-1, Crazy Mary Dobson falls to 0-2

STAN “THE LARIAT” HANSEN VS AJ SMOOTH – Hansen dominates this match thoroughly with raw power, and scores a countout victory after a power bomb outside the ring at 5:10. Stan Hansen now at 1-2, AJ Smooth 0-2

Renee Paquette is with Wolf and Tessa Blanchard. Wolf is asked about Harley Race’s comments on TXFL this week. Wolf says you just don’t understand do you, Harley Race. You just don’t understand survival of the fittest. When you threaten the life or livelihood of an Apex Predator, you just upped the game. Now it’s not going to be whether or not you can pin him, it’s going to be whether or not you can kill him. If you can’t kill him, he WILL kill you and use his last breath to do so if necessary. Are you willing to be killed like raw meat for this, Harley Race? Wolf holds up the title belt.

Tessa is asked about the attack on Bloody Marry. Tessa has no knowledge of who attacked Bloody Marry and chooses not to comment further.

Back to the ring.

JOANIE LAURER VS JACQUELINE – For the first minute it was back and forth. From there on it was all Joanie Laurer. A power bomb outside the ring nearly ended Jacqueline, who barely beat the countout. But from there it was all power from Joanie Laurer and another victory with the POWER BOMB at 7:26. Joanie Laurer 1-1, Jacqueline 0-2

WAHOO MCDANIEL VS JOHN BRADSHAW LAYFIELD – A fantastic brawl with a lot of heavy offense, which resulted in a lot of CLOSE two counts, as neither fighter was going easy. Toward the end JBL sends Wahoo into the ringpost, then hits a desperation CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL for the win at 17:43. JBL now at 1-1, Wahoo McDaniel at 0-2

Blackjack Mulligan receives a text……

“Unsure how you do it, but you’re doing a 6.0 share for the evening so far. Great work.”

Blackjack smiles and says to himself, “Well, thank the Texas State Athletic Commission for that. I’m just doing what they said” with a slight smirk

Blackjack texts back, “Thank You”

Blackjack with another text “If you don’t stop preempting the evening news, we’re going to have to have another meeting and discuss further sanctions (Signed) Texas State Athletic Commission”

Blackjack texts back “Really? They’re our biggest fans, I think they’ll understand”

Barry Windham walks up “Hi Dad, why are you smiling so big?”

“Barry” Blackjack began “When you’re doing something right you piss people off, and right now we’re pissing off a LOT of people”. Blackjack then shows Barry the texts and Barry is smiling too. Blackjack tells Barry to go say hi to Bri and Rosita, they’re doing a great job.

Blackjack makes a call “Jimmy?.....Mulligan here…..no, you’re doing a great job. Listen, I’m expecting a messenger tonight. Sign for the envelope, tell them I had to leave on business, then keep it for me, OK?.....Thanks Jimmy. OH, before I forget, call the TV station for me, tell them we may overrun again….

You did? Great, what did they say?............They’re watching, ha ha ha, that’s great…….OK, set them up with complimentary dinner on me…..Thanks Jimmy”

Back to the ring

“QUEEN OF SPADES” SHAYNA BASZLER VS THUNDER ROSA – Great back and forth battle by both, with Rosa eking out a victory with LA ROSA at 7:47. Both fighters now at 1-1

“DR DEATH” STEVE WILLIAMS VS THE CRUSHER – Like last week, this was a spirited brawl. Like last week, Steve Williams dominated but couldn’t put Crusher away. Like last week, Crusher used the ringpost to start another furious comeback, but was disqualified for using a steel chair a second time at 15:36. Steve Williams 2-0, Crusher 0-2

“JUGGERNAUT” JORDYNNE GRACE VS AWESOME KONG – Another all out war between two female powerhouses that spends a lot of time outside the ring. Falls were hard to get, with each fighter only scoring two near falls apiece before the time runs out. The judges get this one, and they are 2 for Jordynne, 2 for Awesome Kong, and 1 calls it a draw. The match is ruled a draw, which brings both fighters to 1-0-1.

Blackjack Mulligan gets another text……

“A draw? Really Mulligan? Are you trying to toy with me?”

About that time Jimmy comes up

“Hey Boss. Here’s the letter you were waiting on”

“Thanks Jimmy” Mulligan reads the letter which has “WARNING” at the top. He puts it back into the envelope.

“I’ll be there” Mulligan texts back “And I’m bringing friends too” 

“Hey boss, everything OK?” It was Bri

“Yep. We’re gonna be just fine Bri, don’t you worry”

“Look Boss, I heard what happened, and I think I know someone that may be able to help you”

“Really? Who?”

“Well, you may have heard of Strong Style USA in Southwest Ohio”

“Yep, run by some guy named Scott and a couple of his friends named Brute and Massacre……What kind of names are those, anyway?”

“Well, Scott’s a friend of mine, and Brute, between running a gym and being a husband, went to law school. He’s now a practicing attorney.”

“Is that so? Well, just how do I meet this guy?”

“I’ll set it up”

“THE RUSSIAN ASSASSIN” KRAKEN VS BAD NEWS ALLEN – Not a good day for Bad News, as Kraken was pretty much dominant throughout the match. The crowd popped huge when Bad News survived a piledriver and HITMAN’S CARD, but a second rope elbowdrop was then enough for the pin at 7:43. Kraken goes to 2-0, BNA now at 1-1

After the match, the crowd begins chanting “You’ve got Bad News”, which causes Bad News Allen to crack a slight smile. He then shakes his head and waves off the cheers before returning to the locker room.

MARK LOWRANCE – I think it’s safe to say that Bad News Allen is winning over the fans with his toughness and grit, but is not sure what to make of their new attitude towards him.

IT’S DOUBLE MAIN EVENT TIME –

MONSTER RIPPER VS BLOODY MARRY MCDONNELL – A fierce brawl that ended up being dominated by Monster Ripper in the last half of the match. Monster Ripper with a SITOUT POWERBOMB for the win at 12:42. Monster Ripper now 2-0, Bloody Marry now 1-1

“HANDSOME” HARLEY RACE VS COYOTE – What was expected to be a gutter fight turned into a short, sweet, major upset. Off of a turnbuckle whip, Coyote takes Harley’s head off with a lariat, then as Harley gets to his feel Coyote takes him out of his boots with his right angle spear called CATCH THE ROADRUNNER, scoring the pin at 2:48

Coyote takes the microphone and stands over the downed Harley Race, saying “Welcome To Animal Planet”. He then points to Wolf and mouths “I’m coming for you”. Wolf appears unfazed.

BLACKJACK MULLIGAN IS WITH BARRY WINDHAM AND BLACKJACK LANZA

BLACKJACK MULLIGAN –
Barry, Lanza, round up the current roster. We’re taking a little field trip to the Texas State Athletic Commission tomorrow. While you’re at it, invite Jed Colley from KCOW Sports to come along and bring a camera. They are not going to know what hit them.

BARRY LOOKS EXCITED, LANZA LOOKS CONCERNED

FADE TO BLACK

[awsomsinger]

12:00 Noon Monday 
Austin, TX
Texas State Athletic Commission Headquarters - Texas Department Of Licensing and Regulation

A tour bus pulls up outside the building.  Blackjack Mulligan steps off of it dressed for a fight.  He walks with purpose thru the front door and up to the reception desk.  

BLACKJACK MULLIGAN
Good day ma'am.  I have an appointment with the TSAC in the Main Boardroom.....

RECEPTIONIST
OK, you're Mr. Mulligan then...(Mulligan nods in the affirmative)....perfect.....take two escalators up, at the end of the second escalator make a 180 degree right turn and the double doors at the end of the hallway are the boardroom.  The entire board is in attendance and will be waiting for you.  

BLACKJACK MULLIGAN
Thank You, young lady (starts walking back toward front door)

RECEPTIONIST
Mr. Mulligan, where are you going?  

BLACKJACK MULLIGAN
To get reinforcements (pulls out his phone)....Let's Go

The bus door opens and out steps a KCOW camera crew and sports reporter Jed Colley.  They are followed by Wolf and Tessa Blanchard, both holding their championship belts. They are followed by......
-  The entire Male and Female Roster (except for Harley Race)
-  All 13 TXFL Staff members
-  The other 5 members of the Men's Coalition
-  The 6 members of the Women's Coalition
-  A five person contingent consisting of a very large, long haired man, a large man with a long blonde mohawk, a normal sized man in a suit, a woman wearing a skirt, heels, and spiked hair, and a younger woman in a pantsuit. 

All 50 people walk by a shocked receptionist.  Some say hi, some nod hello, and some just keep walking......

RECEPTIONIST (On Phone)
Mr. Mulligan's on his way up.....and he wasn't kidding...........About what?  Coming alone...............Uh, huh, bye (hangs up phone)..........Serves you right, you cheap bastard! 

Mulligan, Wolf, and Tessa Blanchard lead this 50-person contingent into a shocked boardroom at TSAC.  When all 50 people have entered the boardroom (which takes about two or so minutes), the board is seated at a long table and completely surrounded by fighters

CHAIRMAN
Let's bring this meeting to order.  Mr. Mulligan, the reason we've had to bring you back here again is twofold.  You're now overrunning the evening news, and your ratings, despite what you promised you'd do, are now running between 5 and 6.  That's just not possible.

BLACKJACK MULLIGAN
Chairman, I have here with me the entire fight roster at TXFL.  They've agreed to a one day truce to support this.  The entire staff is here.  All the investors are here.  I even brought some new friends.  Gentlemen, and lady, come on up and introduce yourselves.

LARGE MAN WITH LONG HAIR
Our card (Presents a business card)

CHAIRMAN (Reading Card)
Brute, Thrash, and Massacre, Attorneys At Law, Unlike Those Schmucks On TV, We Always Win

BRUTE (To very nervous executive)
Three things - First, don't try anything, or the lady over there will live up to her name, second, go get coffee, A LOT OF COFFEE, and third, do it QUICK, 'cause YOU'RE IN MY SEAT! (Executive gets up quickly and runs out the door)  Now, let me introduce myself.  My name is Brute.  This here with the blonde mohawk is my brother and partner Massacre, and the lovely lady with the spiked haircut, who just so happens to be my lovely wife, that's Thrash.  This is not a joke, we are legitimate attorneys and we can legitimately kick your ass too.  

WOLF
I know these three personally, you best listen to them

NORMAL SIZED MAN IN SUIT
Now let me introduce myself.  I'm Scott, owner of Strong Style USA in Southwest Ohio.  This is my niece Jamie, she is a co-owner, and joining us on the overhead will be the third owner, my wife Tina (The overhead fires up and Tina is on the screen) Say hi to everyone Tina

TINA
Hi everyone

SCOTT
You see Chairman, I'm here because Mr. Mulligan uses some of my principles to run Texas Fight League, with my knowledge, approval, and blessing.  I find it funny that you have a problem with his organization when neither fans, television or fighters don't.  So after talking to my good friend Bri last night, we did a little investigation on our own.  Honey, roll the security camera footage from Saturday night 

(We see the attack on Bloody Marry McDonnell as she enters Billy Bob's Texas.  We see Marry defeat her easily and the attacker, who is blond, run into the night.)

SCOTT
You see, Chairman, unbeknownst to you, the attacker passed out from a concussion, she was found, and taken to a local emergency room under suspicious circumstances.  When she came to, she starting singing like a canary, and, well.......here we are.........

CHAIRMAN
I KNOW NOTHING!  WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS!

SCOTT
OH, you know a lot more than you say you do.  Because she identified herself as your mistress, she stated she was acting under orders from you, and confessed to the assault on Marry (State police enter the boardroom)

CHAIRMAN (Gets up and powerwalks toward the door)
You'll be hearing from my.......

(Bloody Marry McDonnell stops him with a right uppercut that sends him to the floor)

BLOODY MARRY MCDONNELL
It's sad....she was more of a challenge than you were.  But hey, you two can spend a lot of time together in prison, after your wife goes thru with divorce proceedings (Cops cuff the chairman and take him away)

BLACKJACK MULLIGAN
Great right cross Marry

BLOODY MARRY MCDONNELL
Thanks, I specialize in cheaters (Everyone laughs)

MASSACRE
So according to the statutes of the State Of Texas, when the TSAC Chairman leaves or is forced to resign, the assistant Chair assumes his or her seat. So, where is the assistant Chair?

THRASH
Brute sent him to get coffee (Everyone laughs out loud)

ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN (NOW NEW CHAIRMAN)
Uh, is it safe to come in? I've got coffee

BRUTE
Yeah, come on in.  I'm sorry, I didn't know.  We need to work out some things.  How does the Board here feel about the Texas Fight League?

NEW CHAIRMAN
We think they're great.  Mr. Mulligan has gone out of his way to make sure he's not doing anything wrong, I think it's safe to say we'd love to work with him and his organization.

BLACKJACK MULLIGAN
Thank God! Scott, thanks for coming and helping us (shakes Scott's hand)

SCOTT
Hey, it's no problem.  But this is small time stuff.  I don't think you're out of the woods just yet.  We'd like to hang around for a few days, at least thru the fights this coming Saturday

BLACKJACK MULLIGAN
Hey, be my guest, we're glad to have you.  I'd like you to meet everybody.......

So for now, the threat against TXFL seems to be extinguished.  But who could be out there?  And why TXFL?  And why now? 

[awsomsinger]

TXFL THIS WEEK

Coming off the heels of another week of great action, it's TXFL This Week.  Your host is Mean Gene Okerlund.  

Mean Gene welcomes everyone to the show.  We expand to show our guests - Blackjack Mulligan, and the legendary Gladiators, consisting of Brute, Massacre, and Thrash

Blackjack is up first.  He says they did another 5.0 share and had a record gate, and financially TXFL is doing great.  He seems to have cleared up any friction between him and the Texas State Athletic Commission, and they are on board with his brand of fighting, so that's good.  He wants to thank his new friends, the legal team of Brute, Massacre and Thrash, because "Unlike Those Schmucks On TV, We Always Win".

Mean Gene welcomes the Gladiators.  Brute introduces himself, his brother Massacre, and their partner and his wife Thrash.  Brute says they will be at Billy Bob's Texas to sign autographs and take pictures with the fans.  Massacre says after being rotten for so long, he's getting used to the cheers of the fans, and he looks forward to Saturday night.  Thrash says she is happy to be here as well and looks forward to the ladies competing in the ring.  Mean Gene asks if perhaps they could be coaxed back into the ring, and Brute says that while they have all stayed in shape, they are happy in wrestling retirement and running their law firm, but never say never.  Besides, rumor has it that someone here has taken a liking to Massacre and he doesn't want to get all marked up.  Massacre asks just who might this be, and Brute says you'll meet her on Saturday night.  

It's time to go to the rankings, and here they are......

WOMEN
1 - Monster Ripper
2 - Jordynne Grace
3 - Awesome Kong
4 - Joanie Laurer
5 - Thunder Rosa
6 - Bloody Marry McDonnell
7 - Shayna Baszler
8 - Mercedes Martinez
9 - Jacqueline
10 - Crazy Mary Dobson

MEN
1 - Coyote
2 - Kraken
3 - Steve Williams
4 - Harley Race
5 - Stan Hansen
6 - Bad News Allen
7 - John Bradshaw Layfield
8 - Wahoo McDaniel
9 - Crusher 
10 - AJ Smooth

Let's set up the card for this Saturday night and Card 2-3 at Billy Bob's Texas

Our Double Main Event......
Monster Ripper VS Jordynne Grace
Coyote VS Kraken

In Other Matches.......
Jacqueline VS Crazy Mary Dobson
AJ Smooth VS Crusher
Shayna Baszler VS Mercedes Martinez
John Bradshaw Layfield VS Wahoo McDaniel
Thunder Rosa VS Bloody Marry McDonnell
Stan Hansen VS Bad News Allen
Awesome Kong VS Joanie Laurer
Steve Williams VS Harley Race

It all goes down this Saturday night at Billy Bob's Texas, AND, you can meet the legendary Gladiators too - Don't you dare miss it. 

[Bri]

Hey awsomsinger!

Gotta think that eventually once Handsome Harley faces Wolf inside the ring, it could be match of the year!

I'm a judge - Woo Hoo! I can dig it...and we can dig it lol...

Got me thinking as to just who this "Coyote" is?

Let alone Mysterio in the background.

As we march forward, the intrigue thickens.

Who attacked Bloody Marry? - Ahh...I see.

Mulligan  vs  Race? Another possible barn burner.

Strong Style bobs to the surface...with Brute force!

Now that was some meeting at the state athletic commission!!

An all Aethran law firm...gotta respect that...if you know what's good for you.

Mind blowing stuff!

In the words of Jim Morrison...Proud To Be A Part of This Number...

TXFL is a runaway hit!