HWL: Part Two

In the fall of 2009, a little known promotion called the Horizon Wrestling League (HWL), after not being able to sustain the fan base or profit margin that was expected, closed it's doors.

In the ensuing months, offers came from all over the world, from millionares as far east as India, to purchase the rights to the HWL in the hopes of re-starting the franchise. Finally, in the early part of 2010, an English businessman named Peter Bradshaw, bought the rights to the HWL and announced that in the Spring, he would bring the company back to the States.

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January 15, 2010 - London, England
Peter Bradshaw and Randall Baker made a joint press conference where it was announced that the newly formed HWL will be holding their first televised event in over six months, in the former hometown of the company: Nashville, Tennessee. The date was set for April 5, 2010. Bradshaw also made a point to mention that he - like Baker in the beginning - had secured the contracts of wrestlers from all over the U.S. In the coming weeks, he said, a handful of names will be released to the public.

February 5, 2010
London, England - HWL owner Peter Bradshaw released a statement announcing that he had made contact with his first two acquisitions: Yoshi Tatsu and Zack Ryder. "You better believe I'm looking forward to joining the HWL," Ryder said after the announcement was made. "It's clear that Bradshaw has high hopes for me. Why else would he announce me as one of the first signings?"

February 12, 2010
Nashville, Tennessee - Peter Bradshaw held a small press conference outside the Bridgestone Arena, today, to announce that tickets for the April 5th debut of "Chaos" would go on-sale February 20th. The press conference was also used as a platform to announce the signing of The Hart Dynasty as David Hart, Tyson Kidd and Nattie Neidhart were all in attendance.

It was also announced that the HWL's first pay-per-view - Rebellion - would be held on April 25th, from the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Tickets for the event would go on-sale on February 27th.

February 19, 2010
Nashville, Tennessee - In a written statement released by The Tennesseean, Bradshaw announced that five big signings had taken place during the week: Mickie James, Frankie Kazarian (Kaz), Evan Bourne and Lethal Consequences (Jay Lethal & Consequences Creed) were joining the HWL!

February 21, 2010
On the official HWL website, it was announced that tickets for the April 5th show at the Bridgestone Arena had been moving at a decent pace: 6,500 tickets had been sold in 36 hours. "Considering the circumstances surround the roster and the ticket release date," Peter Bradshaw said from his office in Nashville, "I'm very pleased with how things are looking. But, I can promise you, things are only going to get better."

February 26, 2010
"The HWL Sweeps Clean the Knockouts" read the headline on the HWL's main page today as it was announced that Angelina Love, Daffney and Velvet Sky had all signed contracts and would be in Nashville on April 5th.

February 27, 2010
Tickets for the April 25th pay-per-view - Rebellion - went on-sale today across the country. "Sales were slow," Peter Bradshaw said, "but, that's to be expected right now. We're all thinking that we'll see those numbers rise in a matter of days."

March 5, 2010
"Huge Names Sign with Upstart Promotion" read the headline on Pro Wrestling Illustrated's website today. The story announced that Ken Anderson, Rhino, and Shelton Benjamin had all signed contracts with the Horizon Wrestling League.

"I was there when the ECW was getting bigger. I helped put that company on the map and keep it there. I brought the "extreme" to TNA when they needed it, and this is just another chance to do the same thing." - Rhino

"You know, it's about time that someone gave me the credit I rightfully deserved. Mr. Bradshaw has good taste in talent as the HWL has now become the "Gold Standard" in professional wrestling." - Shelton Benjamin

"Mr. Anderson will be coming to the HWL very soon. And, when I get there, you better believe that it won't be long before that Heavyweight Title is around my waist." - Ken Anderson.

March 12, 2010
AJ Styles, D'Angelo Dinero, Desmond Wolfe and Maria Kanellis are announced as having signed contracts with the HWL, via the HWL website.

March 19, 2010
The Legacy (Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes), Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin), and Montel Vontavious Porter sign with the HWL.

March 26, 2010
CM Punk, Kane, Kurt Angle, Matt Morgan and Randy Orton are all announced to have signed contracts with the HWL, just a week before the company's debut episode of "Chaos".

Thanks. I'm hoping I can do something with this. It's my first attempt at actually writing out a BTB. I used a match simulator for my last circuit. So, we'll see where things go.

Nice concept bringing in some guys every week. Your roster is shaping up nicely!
With it being called "part two" I was confused coming in, but i get it now. Maybe "The New HWL" would have been better? Lol

Monday Night Chaos
04/05/2010 Preview

A New Era Begins:
The Horizon Wrestling League debuts this Monday night in Nashville, with a the first round in the Heavyweight Title tournament. Peter Bradshaw has announced that the tournament rankings will be based on career Heavyweight Title reigns.

Also, this Monday night, the X-Division will be showcased in an eight-man tag team, elimination match.

The Vixen's Title will be on the line in the debut edition of "Chaos" in a six-Vixen Battle Royal, with the winner being awarded the first championship in the HWL!

And, finally, the tag team division will see action this Monday night in a Fatal Four Way match to determine the placement in the Tag Team Title Tournament scheduled for later this month.

This looks really good. I will try to keep up with it my friend.

When are you going to post your full roster?