Niz's 8MW

[Niz]

[The scene opens in an abandon warehouse.

We see a large GMC G-Series Van, black with red racing stripes, parked in the middle. The door slides open and out walks a who’s who of 80s Mania Wrestling superstars.

First, we see Chet Skye and Jessie Wild. The 8MW Tag Team Champions … Neon Express.

Next comes Cruiserweight Champion … Red Pirate Rogers.

Out walks Television Champion and fan favorite … Starboy.

World Champion Dr. B is next. He leans against the van with a menacing scowl.

Finally, the 8MW commissioner Mr. Fantasy exits the van and straightens his suit. The cavalry waits in silence, until suddenly we hear footsteps and see others emerge from the haze.]

Mr. Tycoon: “I’m glad you decided to show up. I guess it really is true … everyone has a price. Haaaaah ha ha ha!”

[Mr. Tycoon, Pierre The Enormous, and The Thinker – household names in the wrestling business – appear to have brokered a deal with Mr. Fantasy to merge their rival promotion with 8MW to create something even bigger.]

Mr. Fantasy: “Yeah, yeah. You got a deal. But remember … the name remains 8MW. This will always be our place! You’re joining us! We don’t need you here, we’ve proven that.”

[Mr. Tycoon walks up to Mr. Fantasy and sticks a giant stack of cash in his suit pocket. He pats the pocket a couple times.]

Mr. Tycoon: “Keep telling yourself that, big man. Haaaaah ha ha ha!”

[The outsiders begin to walk away back into the smog. But just then, Dr. B pounds his fist into the hood of the van causing them to stop in their tracks. Dr. B steps in front of his 8MW counterparts and flexes his chest.]

Dr. B: "I pity the fool that steps in the ring with me!"

[Pierre The Enormous turns around and growls.]

The Thinker: "Oh, Dr. B. Such wise words. I guess it's true what they say about you ... the B really does stand for bonehead!"

[Enraged, Dr. B charges towards The Thinker but runs over the cameraman on the way. The camera hits the pavement and goes to static.]

[Niz]

[The scene opens in Starboy’s locker room. Starboy is standing in front of the mirror adjusting his mask as he prepares to debut in a very different 8MW.

Just then, we see another figure in the mirror’s reflection. It’s 8MW commissioner Mr. Fantasy.]

Mr. Fantasy: “Starboy. My champion. My high-flying luchador from another dimension. The heart and soul of 8MW…”

[Starboy looks like he’s heard this one before.]

Starboy: “Cut the crap, dude. What do you want to ask me…”

Mr. Fantasy: “Well, you see. Now that we’re wrestling alongside Mr. Tycoon and his merry men, I want to make sure us 8MW guys are all … how do I say this? In peak physical condition.”

Starboy: “I did 300 sit-ups right before you walked in. I’ve got the most chiseled abs in the galaxy.”

Mr. Fantasy: “I know you do, Starboy. We all know that. But did you see the size of Pierre's hands? I'm thinking we might want to take our training to the next level…”

[Mr. Fantasy reaches around Starboy and pulls out a shiny, glowing, star-shaped orb from Starboy’s locker. Starboy panics and tries to get it back, but Mr. Fantasy holds him at bay.]

Mr. Fantasy: “Ahh, ahh, ahh. Relax my boy. I’m not going to do anything with it … yet.”

[In Mr. Fantasy’s hands is the mysterious blue star that snaps onto Starboy’s mask. It’s said to give special powers to anyone who wields it.]

Starboy: "I'm telling you, man. Lay that thing down! You don't know what you're doing with it!"

[Mr. Fantasy holds it up in the air like he's playing keep away with a child. Starboy tries to snag it away, but it causes Mr. Fantasy to lose his grasp. The star bounces off the ground, as the power in the room flickers and makes an audible surging sound.

Starboy grabs the star off the ground, carefully examines it, and then snaps it onto his mask.]

Starboy: "Just get out of here, would you? Is that too much to ask?"

[Mr. Fantasy looks in the mirror as a twisted grin comes over him. He rolls his neck and cracks his knuckles, appearing to reacquaint with his own body.]

Mr. Fantasy: "You got it, Starboy. Good luck tonight."

[Mr. Fantasy walks out of Starboy's locker room with some extra pep in his step as the scene goes to black.]


NOTE: The brief short-circuiting of Starboy's star maxed out all wrestlers Total Draw and unlocked all Tag Teams, Feuds, and Managers.

[Niz]

Jan 1980 - Week 1 (** / $1,250)

<> Chet Skye d. Papa Chopper **
Nothing gets the crowd hyped up like a Torpedo Dropkick, especially when it connects on a punk like Papa Chopper.

<> Chief Buffalo d. Dicky Thunderbird ***
Dicky Thunderbird displayed his usual technical prowess until he got leveled by a Buffalo Charge.

<> Haka Tonga d. Mercenary **
Mercenary did his best to keep things on the mat, but it's damn near impossible to keep Haka Tonga grounded.

<> Mad Arab d. Arizona Chance  ***
It's not every day Arizona Chance taps out, but that's what happened once Mad Arab locked in the Fat Camel Clutch. Give Troglo the assist, as he delivered a clubbing blow to Arizona's back moments prior.

<> TV TITLE MATCH: Starboy © d. Exotic Rick **
The Television Champ escapes with a narrow victory, as Exotic Rick nearly stole the title on several occasions. Starboy appeared out of sorts during the match and seemed quite relieved to be embracing his belt as the show came to a close.

[Niz]

Jan 1980 - Week 2 (** / $1,252)

<> Yuppie VP d. Max Attack **
By all metrics, Max Attack should have won this match. But his cockiness got the best of him and he fell victim to the Stock Market Crash.

<> Into the Crowd w/ Neon Express ****
Chet Skye and Jessie Wild remind everyone they are fighting champions and will put their titles on the line at the upcoming P4V.

<> Howl and Roar d. The Masterminds **
When Michael T. and Mighty Leo are on their game, almost no one's better. "Owwww, owwww, oww-woooooooo!"

<> Tag Team Swagger w/ Money Talks **
Mr. Tycoon announces his desire to take all the 8MW gold as Pierre The Enormous nods in approval ... we think.

<> WORLD TITLE MATCH: Dr. B © d. Doberman Denny **
Doberman Denny is no pushover. However, Dr. B is downright dangerous. The Clubber ... and it's over!

[Niz]

Jan 1980 - Week 3 (*** / $1,985)

<> Yuppie VP d. Chet Skye *
Mr. Tycoon made his presence felt in this one, as he distracted the referee with a handful of cash allowing Yuppie VP to level Chet Skye with his briefcase. Following the match, Mr. Tycoon and Yuppie VP motioned around their waists as Jessie Wild checked on his partner.

<> Pumping Iron: Dr. B ****
Dr. B can lift a lot of weight ... and he wants to show us. Following some bicep curls, he tells us that he doesn't care who Mr. Fantasy books him against at the P4V, because either way, "The B stands for bad!"

<> Barbaric Nature d. The Dobermans **
The Mad Arab and Troglo are quickly becoming a serious problem in 8MW.

<> Wrestler Challenge w/ O’Hooligan and Red Pirate Rogers *****
O' Hooligan is not impressed by Red Pirate Rodgers in the slightest and would love a chance to take his Cruiserweight Title. Somehow, the Pirate holds his own on the microphone, and with the crowd behind him, he accepts the challenge.

<> TV TITLE MATCH: Starboy © d. Chief Buffalo ***
Starboy manages to dodge the Buffalo Charge and counter with a Flying Cross Chop to secure another slim victory.

[Niz]

Jan 1980 - Battle Royale (** / $7,341)

<> TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH: Wall Street d. Neon Express © to win the 8MW Tag Team Titles **
Wall Street relied on every heel tactic in the book to get the upper hand, and Mr. Tycoon made Jessie Wild submit to the Money Maker to signal the title change. Mr. Tycoon's plan to rule over 8MW is now in motion.

<> Chaka Crass d. Mynx ***
The women's division made its debut with Chaka Crass and Mynx tearing each other apart in a nasty catfight. In the end, Chaka scaled the top ropes and delivered her signature Catwalk to pick up the 1-2-3.

<> O'Hooligan's Pub w/ Red Pirate Rogers and Arizona Chance  ***
With their upcoming Cruiserweight Title match looming, O'Hooligan and Red Pirate Rogers traded barbs in the "Pub." O'Hooligan delivered a cheap righthand to Red Pirate Rogers and then beelined for the locker room before The Adventurers could get even.

<> Dude Brohan d. Dr. B © to win the 8MW World Title **
Well, you know something brother?! Many thought Mr. Fantasy would book a match between Dr. B and Pierre The Enormous in this spot, but the commissioner had a Dude up his sleeve. Signed just hours before the show, Brohan got the nod and delivered the Big Bro Leg Drop to win 8MW's top prize. Mr. Tycoon was outraged and demanded Pierre The Enormous be entered into the Battle Royale to let out some aggression.

<> Dicky Thunderbird won the 20-man Battle Royale **
Any match that involves Pierre The Enormous ... and his hand isn't raised in victory ... should be considered an upset. Dicky Thunderbird outlasted 19 others, including Pierre, Mad Arab, Exotic Rick, and Starboy, to win 8MW's inaugural rumble.

[Niz]

[The scene opens in an old-school gym straight from a Rocky movie. The Neon Express - no longer the 8MW Tag Team Champions - are putting in work in the weight room. Jessie Wild finishes a set on the pull-up bar and then stands hunched over to catch his breath.]

Jessie Wild: "You know ... (panting) ... I still can't believe it ... (panting) ... I can't believe we lost! I can't believe I tapped out ... (panting) ... to Mr. @!&^% Tycoon! Damn it!"

[Jessie Wild slams his fist into a leather speed bag causing it to shake relentlessly. Chet Skye sits up after a set of dumbbell flyes and makes his way over to Jessie.]

Chet Skye: "Don't be so hard on yourself, bro. It could have been me. It could have been anyone. Tycoon and VP were getting away with murder out there!"

Jessie Wild: "I know, Chet. But we need to be better. If they're going to lie, cheat, and steal to take what's ours ... then I think it's time we turn it up a notch!"

[Chet raises an eyebrow and grins, shaking his head in agreement. Just then, 8MW Television Champion Starboy enters the weight room. He tosses his gym bag down in a hurry and starts loading plates on the benchpress.]

Chet Skye: "Damn, Starboy. Not even a hello?"

Starboy: "Sorry, guys. I don't have time for small talk."

Jessie Wild: "What's up your intergalactic ass?"

Starboy: "Have you seen me out there? In the ring? It's like I'm losing everything. I'm slower ... I'm weaker."

Chet Skye: "Wait a minute. Didn't you just take down Exotic Rick?"

Jessie Wild: "And don't forget Chief Buffalo. You skinned that beast, too!"

Starboy: "Yeah, yeah. I won, okay. Barely! I'm telling you, something's not right with me. It's like, my powers have been sapped or something. So please, excuse me, but I need to get to work here. Or else I might end up, well ... like you guys."

[Starboy points at Chet and Jessie's now bare waists and then pats the gold belt draped over his shoulder. Hinting at their recent title loss.]

Starboy: "Too soon?"

[The disgruntled Neon Express turn around and head back to their workout. Suddenly, the camera zooms out to reveal the hallway just outside the gym. We can now see that Mr. Tycoon has been eavesdropping on the entire conversation. Mr. Tycoon runs his hands together and laughs as we head to commercial break.]

[Thumper Moore III]

I’m liking this a lot. You’ve got a unique style— it feels like an episode of Lucha Underground, with vignettes intertwined with in-ring action. And for me, that’s a good thing.

[Niz]

Jan 14, 2019 12:45:20 GMT -5 Thumper Moore III said:

I’m liking this a lot. You’ve got a unique style— it feels like an episode of Lucha Underground, with vignettes intertwined with in-ring action. And for me, that’s a good thing.

Thanks a lot, Arizona. I appreciate you checking in.

And yeah, I think you've got the right idea with the Lucha Underground comparison. My plan is to put out a month of in-ring action and then sprinkle in some vignettes to help advance storylines. Then repeat.

I'm glad to have you on board!

[Magnifico jr.]

This may eventually (in the near future) become my new favorite fed

[Niz]

[We open up at a local dive bar where Dicky Thunderbird is knocking back shots and chatting up the ladies. This isn't a typical Dicky Thunderbird weeknight, but winning the recent 8MW Battle Royale has the babyface in rare form.]

Dicky Thunderbird: "What do you say, girls? One more round on Dicky?!"

[The women cheer as the bartender lines up some more shots. This drink hits Dicky hard, as he appears to cringe and wiggle a bit. The ladies start wrestling with Dicky, pulling on his jacket, trying to get him to take one of them home.]

Dicky Thunderbird: "Hey, hey, hey. Calm down, girls! You know there's enough Dicky to go around."

Dude Brohan: "That's good to know!"

Dicky Thunderbird: "Huh? What?!"

[Just then, 8MW World Champion Dude Brohan appears, causing the girls to scatter. Dude sits down next to Dicky and puts his hand on his shoulder.]

Dude Brohan: "Hitting the bottle hard tonight, aren't we?"

Dicky Thunderbird: "It's good for the soul. What are you doing here, anyway?"

Dude Brohan: "I want to congratulate you, brother. You did a helluva job at the Battle Royale. I don't think anyone thought you could win that thing. Not with all those giants in there."

Dicky Thunderbird: "It's all about heart with me, brother. You know that."

[Dude Brohan grabs a shot and pours it down the hatch. He immediately goes into character.]

Dude Brohan: "Whatcha gonna do, 8MW, when the largest arms and the biggest heart, run wild ... on ... YOU!"

[The superstars share a good laugh as Dude gets up, pats Dicky on the back, and exits the bar. Moments later, Dicky gets up to look for his female fans, when suddenly ...]

SMASH!

A bar stool shatters over Dicky's back! Everyone in the bar scampers away allowing us to make out the attacker. It's Pierre The Enormous! Pierre yanks Dicky off the floor with one hand, gets a running start, and launches him like a missile over the bar and crashing into the liquor display shelves. Dicky is knocked out on the ground and bleeding from the head. The camera pans up to Pierre...]

Pierre The Enormous: "Bottoms up, Dicky! Bwahahahaha!"

[Policemen race into the bar to try and detain Pierre as this violent outbreak comes to an end.]

[Niz]

Feb 1980 - Week 1 (** / $1,246)

<> Max Attack d. Papa Chopper **
Papa Chopper looks like an entry-level video game boss. A couple body blows and a Double Uppercut was enough to one-up the nasty bloke ... this time.

<> Mighty Leo d. Skullgore **
Mighty Leo clawed his way past the maniacal Skullgore as Howl and Roar continue to have the Masterminds number.

<> Haka Tonga d. Mad Arab *
The Mad Arab and Troglo got their wires crossed in this one, allowing Haka Tonga to capitalize with the Supah Tonga Leap. But it didn't end there. Barbaric Nature gave Tonga a post-match beatdown he won't soon forget.

<> Dr. B d. Jobber Joe **
Dr. B wasn't looking for a wrestling match ... he was looking for a fight. And Jobber Joe was just what the doctor ordered.

<> CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH: O'Hooligan d. Red Pirate Rogers © to win the 8MW Cruiserweight Title ***
This match had it all, as O'Hooligan and Red Pirate Rogers fought tooth and nail for 8MW's lightweight gold. Ultimately, O'Hooligan hit Rogers with the Barroom Brawl, but needed his feet on the ropes to get leverage for the pinfall. The show came to an end with Rogers and Arizona Chance arguing their case with the referee as O'Hooligan snuck off with the title.

[Niz]

Feb 1980 - Week 2 (*** / $1,620)

<> Arizona Chance d. Troglo ***
Do you remember when Troglo crushed Arizona's back with his caveman club last month, costing him his match with Mad Arab? Well, Arizona remembers, too. The Last Crusade had a little extra oomph on it tonight.

<> O'Hooligan's Pub w/ Dicky Thunderbird ****
Dicky was shot out of a cannon in this interview. With bandages on his head and a crazed look in his eyes, Dicky made it crystal clear that Pierre The Enormous would pay for that vicious barroom assault.

<> Mercenary d. Starboy ***
Just an off night for Starboy? Or have his super powers really been drained? Either way, give Mercenary credit for cinching in the Canadian Cloverleaf and not letting go.

<> Backstage Politics w/ Dr. B and Pierre The Enormous ****
Dr. B and Pierre The Enormous cornered Mr. Fantasy backstage, both vying for the first crack at Dude Brohan's World Title.

<> TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH: Wall Street © d. Howl and Roar to retain the 8MW Tag Team Titles **
Mr. Tycoon and Yuppie VP passed their first test as Tag Team Champions, not only disposing of Howl and Roar, but then shoving money down their throats ... much to the crowd's dismay. Neon Express were seen watching on in disgust from a monitor backstage as the show came to a close.

[Niz]

Feb 1980 - Week 3 (** / $990)

<> Jessie Wild d. Dizzy Lixx **
The Neon Express have a new, take-nothing attitude, and needed somewhere to showcase it. Dizzy Lixx stepped up to the plate and proceeded to take a Torpedo Dropkick to the kisser.

<> Arm Wrestling w/ Dr. B and Max Attack ***
In an attempt to impress Mr. Fantasy and earn a World Title shot, Dr. B challenged anyone in the back to an Arm Wrestling match. Max Attack probably should have took a raincheck. Instead, Max got embarrassed by Dr. B, and then wound up in the wrong place at the wrong time ... as Pierre The Enormous showed up and flung him over the top rope like a ragdoll. Dr. B tried to fight the giant off, but Pierre sent The Doc crashing through the arm wrestling table with a devastating chokeslam.

<> The Adventurers d. Barbaric Nature **
The carnage bled over into this match, as Red Pirate Rogers rolled up Troglo with a handful of tights, leading to post-match pandemonium. In a horrific scene, Mad Arab pulled a fork from his boot and gouged Rogers in his lone good eye. To make matters worse, Cruiserweight Champ O'Hooligan showed up to join Barbaric Nature in their disgraceful beatdown. Finally, Haka Tonga came sprinting to the rescue to even the odds, but it was too little too late. Red Pirate Rogers is in bad shape.

<> Cupid's Arrow w/ Princess Starbright and Chaka Crass ****
The 8MW Ladies Champion Princess Starbright makes her television debut in a controversial segment with Chaka Crass, where things got a little hot and heavy. Chaka, clearly smitten with Starbright as she circled her like a hungry lion, announces she has a major crush on someone on the roster ... and it might just be with her. Meeeeoowwww!

<> TV TITLE MATCH: Mr. Tycoon d. Starboy © to win the 8MW TV Title **
Mr. Tycoon is well aware that Starboy is going through an unexplainable power drain, so he made this opportunity count. Tycoon toyed with Starboy from bell to bell and finished him off with the Money Maker ... refusing to break the hold. With Starboy in a heap on the mat, Tycoon held his newly acquired TV Title high. But that wasn't good enough. Tycoon then dislodged the magical star from Starboy's mask as the crowd filled the ring with debris. Neon Express ran to the ring to disrupt the mockery and check on their friend, as Tycoon escaped through the crowd.

[Niz]

Feb 1980 - Valentine's Day Massacre (*** / $10,895)

<> Valley Girl d. Princess Starbright **
Princess Starbright was looking impressive in non-title action, until Chaka Crass hopped up on the ring apron and blew her a kiss. The short distraction led to a well-timed Chill Pill courtesy of Valley Girl.

<> TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH: Wall Street © d. Neon Express in a Ladder Match to retain the 8MW Tag Team Titles *
A ladder match should have been the trick for the high-flying Neon Express, but once again Wall Street found a way to eke out a win over their archrivals. It came at a cost, though. Chet Skye and Jessie Wild delivered double Torpedo Dropkicks to the ladder while Mr. Tycoon was on the top rung snagging the belts, causing Tycoon to crash to the floor. He's expected to miss three cards with an injury.

<> Arizona Chance d. Mad Arab in a Weapons Match **
Fighting in Red Pirate's honor, Arizona Chance wasn't going to be denied. These two absolutely destroyed one another, using everything in the arena they could get their hands on. Arizona nearly suffered the same fate as his fellow Adventurer, when Mad Arab took a swipe at him with his signature fork. Luckily, Arizona dodged the attack and countered with the Last Crusade onto an exposed turnbuckle to score the brutal victory.

<> CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH: O'Hooligan © d. Max Attack to retain the 8MW Cruiserweight Title **
This was more of a knock-down, drag-out fight than a cruiserweight classic, as both prefer fists over wrestling holds. But in the end, O'Hooligan proved to be more than a one-trick pony, as he outclassed Max Attack and hit the Barroom Brawl to retain.

<> 1 on 1 w/ Honest Al and Exotic Rick *****
Exotic Rick took this opportunity to show the entire 8MW universe what a real man is supposed to look like.

<> WORLD TITLE MATCH: Dude Brohan © d. Pierre The Enormous to retain the 8MW World Title ***
Dicky Thunderbird promised revenge on Pierre The Enormous ... and he cashed in on that promise tonight. Late in the match, Pierre pancaked the referee into the turnbuckle, causing the official to blackout for several minutes. This allowed Dicky to come down to ringside where he hopped onto the ring apron, drew in the giant, and then sprayed a mist of fire into his eyes. Brohan capitalized with the Big Bro Leg Drop and the 1-2-3.