Grunion's GWF Reimagined

[Grunion]

GWF Showdown - 13
07.16.2087 from Nereid Starplex

Massacre vs. Pulsar
Massacre defeated Pulsar with a running clothesline
Match Notes: Massacre got off to a slow start but was never in trouble.


Mutant vs. Red Talon
Mutant defeated Red Talon by countout after a running clothesline outside of the ring
Match Notes: Mutant looked impressive and made Red Talon pay for taking the action outside of the ring.


Commander Sam vs. Invincible Krakan
Commander Sam defeated Invincible Krakan with a SAM'S ATOMIC DROP
Match Notes: Commander Sam came out on top of a tough match with lots of back and forth action.


Thantos vs. Massif
Thantos defeated Massif with a deathjump
Match Notes: Thantos and Massif went toe to toe in a marathon match. Thantos finally nailed Massif with a devastating deathjump for the win. Thantos was too exhausted to celebrate his victory. He just rolled out of the ring and slowly made his way to the back of the arena.


Galaxian Championship Title Match
Wolf vs. Exo-King
Wolf defeated Exo-King with a SAVAGE FACE CLAW
Match Notes: Wolf made it a point to keep the action outside of the ring as much as possible and to deliver as much punishment as possible while he was there. Wolf successfully defended the Galaxian Championship Title!

[Grunion]

The Announcement
Trainer Jim's Combat Sports Club - Titan, Saturn

The gathered press make small talk as they await the arrival of Titan's greatest boxer. Billy Jo Boxer enters the room flashing his galaxy famous smile. Billy Jo works the room as he makes his way to the podium. He learned a long time ago that having the press in his corner is almost as important as having a good cut man. Billy Jo reaches the podium and looks thoughtfully at the gathered crowd. He clears his throat and delivers the carefully crafted and focus group tested message that has been prepared for him by his Public Relations Manager.

"Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy days to be with me here at Trainer Jim's Combat Sports Club, where I first put on a pair of gloves. On that day, I never could have possibly imagined the bright future that lay in front of me. Boxing has allowed me so see that galaxy. Boxing has provided me with a level of financial stability I never could have imagined. Boxing has allowed me to meet and embrace so many wonderful people that I consider to be my dearest friends today. In short, boxing has made me the man I am today."

Billy Jo continues, "But as much as I appreciate what boxing has given me, I am not sure how much it has left to offer. I have nothing left to prove. I have nobody left to fight. Boxing no longer makes me feel like I did when I first laced up my gloves in this very gym. And because of that, I am announcing my retirement from boxing. This is not a decision that I made lightly. And unlike the last two times that I retired, this time I am certain that I am not coming back."

Billy Jo pauses, and a reporter takes the bait, "Billy Jo, how can you be so sure that your retirement is going to stick? Why should we believe that we won't be back here in six months listening to you announcing your return to boxing and hyping up your next bout?"

Billy Jo flashes that galaxy famous smile and replies, "Because I have decided to take my talents to the GWF."

[Grunion]

GWF Showdown - 14
08.01.2087 from Deimos Intergalactic Arena

Duke of Destruction vs. Omega
Duke of Destruction defeated Omega with a countout after a Duke Deathdrop outside of the ring
Match Notes: Duke of Destruction pulled out a come from behind win. After the match, Death Knight entered the ring and Royal Pain hit Omega with a double deathjump! Star Warrior rushed the ring and chased them away. Omega will miss two months with a separated rib.


Comrade Terror vs. Actagon
Actagon defeated Comrade Terror by DQ after an ATOMIC WARHEAD through the announcers table
Match Notes: Comrade Terror was way more concerned about dishing out punishment than winning the match. He took the match outside of the ring the first chance that he could.


Exo-King vs. Proteus
Proteus defeated Exo-King with a countout after a Proteus Smash outside of the ring
Match Notes: Proteus kept the match outside the ring to neutralize Exo-King's advantage in strength and quickness. Both wrestlers looked sharp and gave it everything that they had.


- Tag Team -
Divide & Conquer vs. Neptunian Space-Croppers
Beast-Rider defeated Executioner with a BULLDOG RIDE
Match Notes: Divide & Conquer neutralized Renegade early, but Beast-Rider battled back and hit Executioner with two BULLDOG RIDES.


- Titan Death Match -
Thantos vs. Commander Sam
Thantos defeated Commander Sam with a MASTERLOCK
Match Notes: Commander Sam put up a good fight, but Thantos was just too good to be denied the victory.

[Grunion]

GWF Showdown - 15
08.16.2087 from Titan Sportatorium

- Tag Team -
Norse Gods vs. Pit Viper & Pulsar
Lightning defeated Pit Viper with a deathjump
Match Notes: The Norse Gods took control early and peppered Pit Viper with particularly potent deathjumps. The Norse Gods win their debut and could be a force to reckon with in the GWF!


Billy Jo Boxer vs. Death Knight
Billy Jo Boxer defeated Death Knight with a TKO
Match Notes: Billy Jo Boxer knocked Death Knight out cold with a brutal TKO. Then Billy flashed his galaxy famous smile and the hometown crowd loved it!


- Tag Team -
Pretty in Pink vs. Gladiators of Aethra
Vanity defeated Massacre with a scorpion deathlock
Match Notes: The Gladiators were unable to generate any meaningful offense and were completely outclassed in the match. The one time favorites for the Galaxian Tam Team Championship Tournament have fallen on hard times!


Massif vs. Invincible Krakan
Invincible Krakan defeated Massif with a FALLING FACE SLAM
Match Notes: Massif kicked out of the first FALLING FACE SLAM, but the second one was too much for him.


Galaxian Championship Title Match
Wolf vs. Lord Nexus
Wolf defeated Lord Nexus with a SAVAGE FACE CLAW
Match Notes: Wolf kept the action inside the ring and picked up the clean win. Wolf successfully defended the Galaxian Championship Title.

[Grunion]

GWN - Galactic Wrestling News

August 25, 2087

GWF News and Rumors

There is a lot of noise coming from the Federation Defense Fighter's camp. Omega has looked awful in the ring this year, and his latest injury is yet another major setback for him. Omega and the FDF are saying that the plan is to get Omega healthy and back to competing at the highest level of the GWF, but their actions indicate that they are getting some contingency plans in place for his eventual in ring retirement. Commander Sam will be conducting open tryouts on Cetus and Earth over the next few weeks. There are also unsubstantiated rumors that Omega is drafting paperwork to revise the GWF bylaws to allow for non-wrestlers to function in an official capacity with the Federation office. If this is true, Omega's in-ring retirement could be rapidly approaching.

It's no surprise that the GWF is looking to leverage their recent commercial success into future growth opportunities. Right now, their growth strategy appears to be gradual roster expansion and penetration into new viewership markets. Both Omega and Thantos seem to understand the importance of not overworking the talent and want everyone to typically wrestle no more frequently than once a month.

We are hearing from multiple sources that Comrade Terror is very frustrated with the booking. He is lobbying hard behind the scenes for more hardcore matches and the re-institution of the GWF Heavy Metal Title. 

The Norse Gods impressed in their GWF debut and seem to be making quite the impression in the Confederation locker room, with several un-named wrestlers describing them as "weirdos" and "goof balls". The Gladiators of Aethra are on record with their dislike of the new team, but that may be more due to insecurity than anything else.

Speaking of the Gladiators, nobody can figure out what is wrong with them.  All indications are that Brute and Massacre are both healthy and that there are no personal issues or hard feelings between the two of them. They have asked Aethra's number one wrestler, Spike, to join them for a few training sessions to see if he can figure out what is holding them back.

The recent success of Wolf has resulted in nearly the entire planet of Andromeda 13 becoming rabid GWF fans overnight. Look for an event to be scheduled there in the near future.

[Grunion]

GWF Showdown - 16
09.01.2087 from Deimos Intergalactic Arena

Executioner vs. Red Talon
Executioner defeated Red Talon with a countout after a Hangman's Clothesline on the ring apron.
Match Notes: Red Talon controlled the match early, but Executioner battled back and took care of business outside of the ring.


- Tag Team -
Pit Viper & Pulsar vs. Gladiators of Aethra
Pulsar defeated Massacre with a scorpion deathlock
Match Notes: The Gladiators had the match in hand until Pulsar pulled a scorpion deathlock out of thin air and submitted Massacre!


- Titan Death -
Invincible Krakan vs. Lord Nexus
Invincible Krakan defeated Lord Nexus with a FALLING FACE SLAM
Match Notes: Invincible Krakan and Lord Nexus put on another great match. Lord Nexus came up short in his attempt to avenge his previous loss to Invincible Krakan. There is a lot of bad blood between these two, but they kept it professional after the match.


Star Warrior vs. Killer Queen
Star Warrior defeated Killer Queen with a Running Star Blast
Match Notes: Star Warrior dominated from start to finish.


Galaxian Tag Team Championship Match
Greek Gods vs. Neptunian Space-Croppers
Actagon defeated Beast-Rider with a GRECIAN SLEEPER GRIP
Match Notes: Actagon got Renegade in trouble early. Renegade made a hot tag to Beast-Rider, who got caught in a GRECIAN SLEEPER GRIP soon after. Proteus didn't even enter the match! The Greek Gods were in great spirits after the match, with Actagon playfully handing Proteus a water bottle and massaging his shoulders after his "tough night". The Greek Gods successfully defended their belts!

[Grunion]

GWF Showdown - 17
09.16.2087 from Sagitta Forum

- Tag Team -
Norse Gods vs. Royal Pain
Duke of Destruction defeated Man-Mountain with a GRIP OF DOOM
Match Notes: Royal Pain dominated the match. Duke of Destruction went out of his way to acknowledge Death Knight after the match.


- Titan Death -
Comrade Terror vs. Massif
Comrade Terror defeated Massif with an ATOMIC WARHEAD
Match Notes: Comrade Terror grinded out the victory by wearing Massif down. Massif fought hard and managed to kick out of five pin attempts, but the third ATOMIC WARHEAD from Comrade Terror was just too much for him to overcome.


Ghengis Khan vs. Billy Jo Boxer
Ghengis Khan defeated Billy Jo Boxer by DQ for brawling outside of the ring
Match Notes: Billy Jo Boxer pummeled Ghengis Khan with devastating punches outside of the ring, but either didn't hear or refused to listen to the ref's instructions and was disqualified. A battered and bruised Ghengis Khan was declared the winner!


- Cosmic Cage -
Exo-King vs. Commander Sam
Exo-King defeated Commander Sam with a deathjump
Match Notes: Exo-King and Commander Sam had a great back and forth match, with both wrestlers making multiple pin attempts.


- Backstage Meeting -
Omega is sitting at a desk with assorted papers and folders strewn across the desk in front of him, when there is a knock at the door.

"Come in!", Omega winces. His ribs are still very tender. It hurts to breathe, let alone talk loudly. The door opens and a man in a flowing hooded cloak glides into the room. His features hidden by his cloak pulled over his face.

"I appreciate you taking the time to meet with me. I trust you have reviewed the footage that I sent you."

Omega replies, "Yes, and I am glad that I did. I usually throw stuff like that right in the trash. I like what I saw, and I am interested in having you train with the Federation Defense Fighters as soon as you are available."

The man chuckles, "Well, my contractual situation is murky; but let's just say that any contractual obligations that I may have are certainly completely unenforceable . I travel light. I can be where ever I am needed and can start right away."

Omega looks at the man, trying to get a better sense of him. "Regarding your compensation, you will need to come in to the GWF under a standard contract. Despite your significant talents, you are a virtual unknown to our fan-base. We wouldn't be able to justify any additional compensation. Of course, the FDF can provide you with state of the art training facilities, nutritionists and even temporary lodging until you get on your feet."

The man replies, "That would be fine. I understand my situation and am prepared to demonstrate my worth. I do have one question though. Why didn't you throw my footage in the trash? Why did you review it?"

Omega smiles, "It's not every day I get mail from Dimension X."


Galaxian Championship Title Match
Wolf vs. Thantos
Wolf defeated Thantos with by DQ after an attack with a steel chair
Match Notes: Thantos controlled the match, but Wolf was able to break two separate MASTERLOCKS. Wolf exited the ring to collect himself, and Thantos took the bait. Wolf executed a devastating backwards leg sweep and Thantos cracked his head hard on the concrete floor. Groggy and disoriented, Thantos used the announcer's table to pull himself up. In despiration he grabbed a steel chair and levelled Wolf with it! Thantos was disqualified and Wolf retained the Galaxian Championship Title.

[Grunion]

GWF Showdown - 18
10.01.2087 from Deimos Intergalactic Arena

Billy Jo Boxer vs. Red Talon
Billy Jo Boxer defeated Red Talon with a TKO
Match Notes: Billy Jo Boxer picked up the quick knockout and flashed his galaxy famous smile.


Massif vs. Duke of Destruction
Massif defeated Duke of Destruction with a head butt
Match Notes: Massif looked sharp and dished a ton of punishment to Duke of Destruction before making the pin.


- Tag Team -
Pretty in Pink vs. Neptunian Space-Croppers
Beast-Rider defeated Vanity with a BULLDOG RIDE
Match Notes: Beast-Rider hit Vanity with a BULLDOG RIDE. Killer Queen tried to break up the pin, but Beast-Rider was expecting it, and gives Pretty in Pink an old school Noggin Knocker! Beast-Rider then covered Vanity for the pin. After the bell rung, Beast-Rider picked up the helpless Vanity up and hit him with a series of BULLDOG RIDES! Vanity's face is a bloody mess! He's going to miss some time with a broken nose!


- Titan Death -
Commander Sam vs. Mutant
Commander Sam defeated Mutant with a running slingshot
Match Notes: Commander Sam dominated from start to finish.


Star Warrior vs. Invincible Krakan
Invincible Krakan defeated Star Warrior with a FALLING FACE SLAM
Match Notes: Invincible Krakan outlasted Star Warrior in a tremendous back and forth match!


Thantos vs. Proteus
Thantos defeated Proteus with a MASTERLOCK
Match Notes: Proteus had Thantos in trouble early, but he got careless and got caught in a MASTERLOCK.

[Grunion]

GWF Showdown - 19
10.16.2087 from Andromeda Nebula Pavilion

Death Knight vs. Mesmer
Mesmer defeated Death Knight with a BLACKOUT
Match Notes: The match ended when Mesmer grabbed Death Knight's neck and he collapsed in a heap. Death Knight was out cold and the ref called the match. This was the first time anyone in the arena had seen Mesmer wrestler so the crowd did not know what to make of the situation, and Mesmer walked out of the ring to stunned silence. Death Knight finally came to, and walked out of the ring under his own power.


- Tag Team -
Norse Gods vs. Gladiators of Aethra
Massacre defeated Lightning by DQ for wrestler interference
Match Notes: Massacre had Lightning in big trouble when Man-Mountain broke up a pin attempt with MOUNTAIN SLIDE. The ref immediately disqualified Man-Mountain. Brute took great exception to the interference and delivered boots to the head of both Lightning and Man-Mountain. It looks like there may be bad blood between these Confederation tag teams!


- Titan Death -
Comrade Terror vs. Actagon
Comrade Terror defeated Actagon with a Comrade Neck Clutch
Match Notes: After the match, Comrade Terror grabbed a microphone and screamed, "I am the GWF Heavy Metal Champion! No one can deny it! Now where is my belt?"


Exo-King vs. Pit Viper
Exo-King defeated Pit Viper with a DEATH VISE
Match Notes: Exo-King controlled the match, but Pit Viper wouldn't quit. He finally tapped out on the third DEATH VISE.


Lord Nexus vs. Executioner
Lord Nexus defeated Executioner with a TITAN DROP
Match Notes: Lord Nexus punished Executioner with a total of five TITAN DROPS. The match finished with Executioner knocking himself silly when he crashed into the turnbuckle. Lord Nexus hit one last TITAN DROP on the groggy Executioner to finish him off. Ghengis Khan took exception to the final TITAN DROP, rushed the ring and blindsided Lord Nexus. Executioner recovered and hit Lord Nexus with a series of HEADMAN'S GUILLOTINES! Lord Nexus had to be taken out of the ring in a stretcher and will miss the remainder of the year with a severe concussion!


Galaxian Championship Title Match
Wolf vs. Ghengis Khan
Wolf defeated Ghengis Khan with a neckbreaker
Match Notes: Wolf made quick work of Ghengis Khan. The hometown crowd goes bezerk!


- Major Announcement -
As Wolf is celebrating, Star Warrior enters the ring and grabs a microphone. Wolf notices him and looks at him warily. Star Warrior puts his hands up, smiles and begins, "Easy big fella, I am just here to share some good news with you and the great fans here on Andromeda 13."

He pauses to let the crowd go nuts then continues, "Everyone knows that Andromeda 13 has the best fans, but the galaxy will soon find out how awesome their wrestling talent is. Because there will be not one, not two, but three native Andromedans joining us soon. They call themselves the Ani-Men, and their contracts are already signed. It goes without saying that Wolf was instrumental in making this happen."

[Grunion]

GWF Showdown - 20
11.01.2087 from Deimos Intergalactic Arena

Duke of Destruction vs. Pulsar
Duke of Destruction defeated Pulsar with a running lariat
Match Notes: Duke of Destruction picked up a very quick win.


- Tag Team -
First Family vs. Norse Gods
Man-Mountain defeated Omega with a MOUNTAIN SLIDE
Match Notes: Man-Mountain finished off Omega in a very competitive match.


- Titan Death -
Comrade Terror vs. Billy Jo Boxer
Comrade Terror defeated Billy Jo Boxer with an ATOMIC WARHEAD
Match Notes: Billy Jo Boxer did not look comfortable with the ruthless aggression of Comrade Terror, he may not be cut out for hardcore matches. After the match Comrade Terror pantomimed strapping his imaginary Heavy Metal Belt across his waist.


- Titan Death -
Invincible Krakan vs. Commander Sam
Invincible Krakan defeated Commander Sam with a gut wrench
Match Notes: Invincible Krakan lived up to his name. Commander Sam couldn't hurt him!


Galaxian Tag Team Championship Match
Greek Gods vs. Divide & Conquer
Actagon defeated Executioner by DQ after a Hangman's Clothesline through the announcer's table
Match Notes: Shortly after the match began, Executioner took it outside the ring and put Actagon through a table! The ref wasn't having and immediately disqualified Divide & Conquer. Proteus rushed to Actagon's aid and no further damage was done. The Greek Gods successfully defend the Galaxian Tag Team Championship!