Paul London Promoted For 1st Match Since WWE Release

[Kenpachi Zaraki]

For a day or so I was helping Paul London with bookings, but he decided he wanted to do it himself. Interested promoters can write him at plfutureendeavor@yahoo.com

Last I knew Paul did not plan to return to the ring until the end of February. He was taking acting classes, surfing, and resting some injuries from his time in WWE. I know ROH & JAPW are among the promotions interested in booking him.

But it appears his 1st match will be with Pro Wrestling Guerrilla on Feb 21 in Reseda, CA

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's Express Written Consent takes place Saturday, February 21!
By Silverback, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Staff Writer

Encinitas, CA - Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's (http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com) Express Written Consent takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at 8:00 PM at American Legion Post #308 in Reseda, CA. Doesn't this part usually go a little later in the write-up? Usually, but this is a special occasion.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's last event, The Gentle Art of Making Enemies, took place on January 10, 2009, without Commissioner of WrestlingDino Winwood present to oversee the action. Many people wondered where Dino Winwood was that evening, since, after all, what could be more important to the Commissioner than Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's first show of 2009? It turns out, Dino Winwood had a business dinner. Due to the other party's busy schedule, the only day available for the meeting was January 10, and dinner reservations at Dino's preferred meeting place, Lawry's The Prime Rib of Beverly Hills, were somewhat tough to come by. But after greasing a few palms, the reservation was made for 8:25 PM, the meeting was set, and Dino Winwood was going to cement his position as the best Commissioner Pro Wrestling Guerrilla had ever seen. The evening of the meeting, 8:25 PM came and went, as did the giant silver carts that the prime rib is served from. "It appears sir is dining alone tonight. Is sir ready for his entrée?" the waiter would ask, but Dino Winwood refused to proceed with the main course. That would be giving up. Dino would just eat his green salad a little slower, that's all. "Maybe he's taking his 90-day No Compete clause literally? Maybe he's waiting until the minute it expires before he shows up for our meeting?" Dino thought. Unfortunately, the meeting never took place, and the prime rib was salted by tears that night. What had happened to Paul London?

It turns out that Paul London was in Reseda, CA, that night, enjoying the professional wrestling action that only Pro Wrestling Guerrilla can provide. When he realized that his meeting with Winwood was taking place at the same time as The Gentle Art of Making Enemies, London figured that there must have been some sort of mix up. So while Dino Winwood carved his cherry tomato into smaller and smaller pieces, Paul London watched The Young Bucks defend their Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship against Davey Richards and Roderick Strong. So impressed by the victory, Paul London went backstage after the match to congratulate the Bucks, but he found that his old friendsScott Lost and Joey Ryan already had the Jackson brothers’ attention. "You're lucky we're wrestling singles match now," said Joey. "We'd take those titles back in a heartbeat!" finished Scott. Matt and Nick Jackson decided not to take the bait, figuring that if they ignored Scott and Joey for long enough, they'd just go away. But when the Bucks turned their backs, Joey and Scott took the World Championship title belts, snapped the straps together, ran outside, and threw the belts over a phone line, like a pair of sneakers. It was at this point that Paul London had decided he'd seen enough.

"You guys are real jerks," London stated. "I thought I knew you two, but obviously I don't." And that was when everything went pear-shaped. Enraged by this accusation of jerkism, Scott and Joey charged at Paul London, but London was able to avoid the attack due to his natural agility. American Legion Post Commander, Legion Larry, was not so lucky, as The Dynasty caromed off a wall and into him. What erupted after that could accurately be described as a Pier One brawl, though there were no sailors or rattan chairs present.

After Scott Lost, Joey Ryan, and the Legion staff were separated, the former Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Champions shouted back at their now former friend Paul London. "W e don't need you anymore! We've got a new friend who is more famous and better looking than you are!" shouted Scott. "Yeah, he got beat up by Kurt Angle and Riki Choshu on the same night! He'll kick your ass! All of youse!" yelled Joey as he was unceremoniously dumped in the gutter.

The following Monday morning, Dino Winwood received a telephone call. On the other end of the line was a voice that he never expected to hear again. "Dino, it's Paul. I'm sorry about Saturday night. I guess there was just a little miscommunication. Listen, I want a match at the next show. How about The Young Bucks and I take on Scott, Joey, and their friend Karl. I think those three need to learn a little respect, and the Jacksons and I are the ones to teach them." Dino Winwood began to weep again, but this time, they were tears of joy.

Six-Man Tag Team Match
Paul London & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. The Dynasty ("The Professional" Scott Lost & Joey Ryan) & The Dynasty International (Karl "Machine Gun" Anderson)

WZ

[DUKE NUKEM]

thanks for the post Gunner