Battle Lines November 2018

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:

In an effort to address rumors around Adrien Lawton, we can confirm that Mr. Lawton did not appear for a scheduled interview for his upcoming match at Warrior Grounds #5.  He was also scheduled to appear for a pre-match physical, which is common practice, and did not appear.  As he is not a contracted performer of Warrior Pro Wrestling, these commitments are voluntary and not required, and it is the expectation that his match with Bobby Clash will go on as scheduled tomorrow.

We have reached out to the Belmonte brothers but have received no comment on Mr. Lawton's status (though to be fair their contact information lists a pay phone in the middle of New Jersey).  We will continue to monitor the situation and will make updates to the card as needed.

Thank you, and hope to see everyone at Pioneer Hall tomorrow for a fantastic show.

-Roger Craig, Head of PR Marketing.

OFFICIAL 2018 BATTLE LINES PRESS CONFERENCE

(At the main table sit Head of PR Marketing Roger Craig, with Heavyweight Champ Doc Wyatt on his right, and challenger Kevin “Rampage” Hunter on his left. To the left of Rampage is John Logan. To the right of Doc Wyatt is an empty chair with the name tag for Adrien Lawton. Logan is sitting back in his chair, visibly irritated)

Roger Craig: Welcome everyone to the official press conference for Battle Lines, our next event from Warrior Pro wrestling that will be held November 30th at 4pm PT. I have with me the participants from our exciting co-main event- Rampage vs Doc for the Heavyweight Title, and a cross promotional clash of John Logan vs Adrien Lawton from AAW.

Before we get started with questions, as you can probably see, Mr. Lawton is not present. I do not have any information on his whereabouts or reason for not being here today, but I have been assured that his match with John Logan is still on at this point.

Reporter: Can you give a status on Tank?

Craig: Tank is doing well. The ribs are healing and he’s started to get back to business as usual. His plan right now is to attend the event, and you should start seeing him back at these press conferences instead of my old mug.

(laughs)

Reporter: John- this has to be frustrating for you, with Lawton seemingly unwilling or unable to promote this fight. How is this impacting your preparation and do you think he shows up next week?

Logan: He absolutely better show up. If he makes me fly all the way to New Jersey to give him an ass kicking… that will REALLY irritate me. Everything this guy and his buddies have done since they showed up has been disrespectful. They show up and attack Gears of War. Lawton runs through the crowd three on one gang up on Riot. Lawton calls out THIS roster on a show he wasn’t even supposed to be on. And I accepted that challenge- face to face. And now this bullshit. That’s all this is. Bullshit.

Doc: Ever think he may just not think you’re good enough?

Logan: Shut up Doc.

Doc: No really. I mean, I don’t think you deserve a crack at Lawton. That man is a champion. You haven’t won a single big event match this company has thrown at you. In fact neither of you (pointing at Logan and Rampage) deserve anything. I have to admit, I admire Lawton- the man has taste. But seriously, maybe when he made that challenge, he was expecting someone… more exciting?

Logan: Fuck you Doc! (gets up facing Doc)

Rampage: (standing up) Simmer man. This my shot, ain’t yours. Your guy didn’t show, that don’t mean you gotta start beefing with my guy. You wanna shot at that suit, you gonna have to get in line and wait your turn.

(Logan's gaze moves back to Rampage and both men stare each other down before cautiously sitting as security starts to inch closer).

Logan: (Still eyeing Rampage, turns back to the reporters). You want to make this interesting Lawton? Lets put stakes on this. Loser leaves town. If I can’t beat you I don’t deserve to be in this company. And when I do beat you, I don’t want to see your punk ass hanging around anymore.

And let’s go one step further. Winner gets a title shot. Cmon Lawton, I know how much you like gold.

Reporter: Is that something that can be sanctioned?

Craig: Uh… yeah I just got a text, looks like Tank is good with the stipulation.

Doc: Ugh of course he is, anything for his ACE that never wins.

Reporter: Rampage- how will this match be different from your last one against Doc

Doc: I’ll answer that one actually. It won’t. I hate to kill the promotion of this fight, but there will be nothing different, because Kevin Hunter cannot beat me. He bullied his way into this match, and apparently his only qualifications are beating that chump (points at Logan) and my MIA “associate.” But the reality is he isn’t at my level. He’s a flawed wrestler that’s getting another shot because Tank has run out of people to throw at me.

Rampage: Rampage aint below no one’s level. You aint even seen my level. Yeah I lost at NIGHTMARE. You beat me. But that aint happening again. Ima evolving force. You remember what happened when Rampage got a second crack at John Logan? You remember what happened when Rampage got a second crack at ya boy Brick? Ya problem is you aint scared enough. Nah, you aint nearly scared enough for me.

Doc: Scared? Kid, you are truly delusional. I’m not scared of anyone- because I’ve beat EVERYONE. Maybe you need your memory refreshed. I haven’t lost in this butthole promotion. No one has beat me. The only thing that scares me is boredom. So “Kevin.” Make your mean faces, call yourself whatever you want to call yourself, and practice looking up at the lights. Because come November 30th- you’re another notch on my belt. MY belt.

Reporter: Where is Brick? What is the current status of your “association”?

Doc: No more questions- this press conference is done. (gets up and walks out)

Craig: Uh looks like that will do it- we’ll see everyone November 30th from the San Jose Arena for BATTLE LINES!

The card for the show:

Reed Brothers vs Los Ninos Perdidos (Blackrose Wrestling)

Jimmy Hawkins vs Lucha La Barba (Wonderland Dojo)

Roy Carter vs Vic “The Technician” Baron

Loser Leaves Warrior Pro/Winner Earns a Title Shot
John Logan vs Adrian Lawton

World Heavyweight Title Match
Doc Wyatt vs Rampage Hunter

Its fight week, and perhaps the most hyped event in the young promotion’s history- BATTLE LINES, is a few short days away. Besides the Warrior Pro debut of talent from Blackrose Wreslting and the infamous Wonderland Dojo, the card features a double main event: A grudge match culminating the months long AAW and Warrior Pro rivalry, and a rematch for the Heavyweight Championship.

The show will be broadcast LIVE on Twitch, kicking off right at 4pm PT. With the ZIP Japan tournament also running this Friday, Warrior Pro will be ensuring a timely show. A full breakdown of the card:

Reed Brothers vs Los Ninos Perdidos (Blackrose Wrestling)
This promises to be a high action opener, as both teams are known for their faced paced styles. And with steady rumors of a tag team tournament on the horizon, this could be a sneak peak into a match-up for down the line…

Jimmy Hawkins vs Lucha La Barba (Wonderland Dojo)
Hawkins will have a busy night, as he is also participating in the ZIP Japan Super Z-Cup tournament kicking off from…Japan. Rumor has it there will be a private jet on standby once his match here is over. As for his opponent in this match? Not a lot is known of the man who calls himself Lucha La Barba, but if his “press conference” is any indication, we are likely looking at an unorthodox style. A win from either man could be the start to a momentum boost.

Roy Carter vs Vic “The Technician” Baron
Roy Carter has been spending the past two months running through Young Guns and trash talking the Baron family. After a narrow victory over his father, Vic Baron has decided to make it his mission to shut up the brash up and comer. Vic’s confidence is understandable. After defeating Machine Gun Mayhem, The Technician as taken SHTCW:a by storm, earning a spot in the Royal Destiny Tournament block semi-finals. Will Vic continue his run of dominance? Or Will Roy Carter continue to be a foil to the Baron family?

Loser Leaves Warrior Pro/Winner Earns a Title Shot
John Logan vs Adrian Lawton
What started out as a small invasion by a AAW tag team that was bored from not getting bookings has turned into a full scale grudge match from two of the top stars in either promotion. Lawton, already AAW champion, can earn a shot at Warrior Pro’s top prize with a win. For Logan, he either gets another crack at the belt he’s been chasing his whole career, or he picks up a pink slip. Either way, the ramifications are huge.

World Heavyweight Title Match
Doc Wyatt vs Rampage Hunter
A rematch from last month, Doc Wyatt finds himself in a more precarious situation than the first time these two met. His “associate” Brick has been MIA since deciding he was entitled to his own crack at the belt, and Rampage seems convinced he’s figured out the recipe no one else seems to have discovered- how to pin Doc Wyatt. Despite the unrest, Doc seems as confident as ever that this match will go the route of the first- in his favor.