TCP1

October 12, 2020

Main Event

Singles Match

Sixty Minute Time Limit

COTT Mid American Championship

"The Behemoth" Titan versus Nate "the Great" DeMarcus ©

Singles Match

Sixty Minute Time Limit

CWI Women's Championship

Lucy Stone-McFly versus "The Monolith" Tameka Sky ©

Tag Team Match

Sixty Minute Time Limit

CWI Tag Team Championship

The Dynamite Express versus Texan Justice ©

Singles Match

Sixty Minute Time Limit

CWI Indiana Heavyweight Championship

"The Hillbilly Outlaw" Zippy Deverell versus "Indian's Finest" Mr. Grappling ©

Tag Team Match

Sixty Minute Time Limit

CWI Women's Tag Team Championship

Reece & Wells versus The San Diego Girls ©

Singles Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

"Fully Loaded" Hank Gunn versus "Dapper" Danny Draper

Singles Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

Wild Red Stallion versus Dan Stone III

Singles Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

Yvonne Ericks versus Stella Saint

Opening Match

Tag Team Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

Dog Soldiers [Monteiro & Youngblood] versus American Gold

October 12, 2020

Outlandish Reactions...

The buzz of the crowd. Even a small, was intoxicating. The chants, the passion, the energy. God I loved wrestling! I stood in the locker room of The Lair after the show. The graduates were all stretching and chatting with one another. Bonds were being formed, friendships made. And everything; all of it, circled around Mauler.

For someone with such a low key level of success, he had this raw charisma backstage. Something which never quite came across in his wrestling. He was a mentor, a trainer and a father figure to a lot of these kids and they idolized him even though most wouldn’t have even known him six months ago.

And here I was. Floating in among them; the writer. It was everything I dreamed it would be. As I watched the Washington twins testing collar-and-elbow tie ups with one another, a bundle of muscle barrelled past me.

Conner Threepwood didn’t apologise after nearly knocking me to the ground. Instead he walked over to one of the benches by a locker, next to Flash and Kix and towelled himself off. He was whispering to them and judging by their eyes flicking in my direction, it must’ve been about me. Feeling uncomfortable, I thought it best to approach them and find out what was wrong.

“Hey guys, great work out there,” I said and they barely acknowledged my presence. “I just wanted to say thanks. You all helped make it go brilliantly.”

Conner threw his towel into the open locker and spun to face me.

“I did NOT sign up to lose for some two-bit promotion. What were you thinking?”

Straight to the point.

“I liked Mauler as the first champion,” I said simply.

“Mauler,” he snorted, while Kix and Savage rolled their eyes. “Mauler, like he’s a name of something. He’s the seventh guy in a gimmick that no one outside this room has even heard about. Never mind cared about.”

I could feel the eyes of the locker on the altercation now. This was a moment, even Mauler VII was watching.

“He’s a good worker and a good champion,” I replied a little louder than I had planned. “He represents what TPW is all about.”

Another laugh with no humour in it. “If he represents what TPW is all about, then this place is about trash. Do you even know who we are?”

“No!” I said pointedly. “Not really.”

There was now this sort of aggressive silence everywhere. Conner’s eyes, which I didn’t think could get any bigger were threatening to pop out of his head in rage. When he replied, he did so in a low and menacing tone.

“I’m the biggest name you could hope to get. And what you’ve just to us is the most disrespectful thing I’ve ever experienced. I’m Conner Threepwood dammit. I’m Indiana’s Finest!”

“Well you’re not in Indiana anymore Dorothy.”

That was too far. I knew it as I said it. His thick arm wrapped around my neck in the blink of an eye and with a wrench I could feel the world starting to dim. I couldn’t even say I blamed him as the power went out of my legs. Then, at the exact point I expected to pass out from the hold, the bright lights of the locker room burst back into focus.

Luke Cannon, Danny Utah and Billy Washington were flanking Mauler VI who was stood over Threepwood, who himself was now on the floor with a nasty red mark on his temple.

“This is the booker man of TPW and you pay him some respect,” Mauler growled, his left hand still held up. “You gotta a problem with how we do things you talk to me, you don’t attack our staff. Got it?”

Flash and Kix sat back down, but Threepwood angrily got back on his feet. Mauler feigned a punch in his direction and he flinched. A couple of the guys laughed and the tension broke.

“Now,” Mauler said. “We got a problem?”

“No,” mumbled Threepwood.

“Good. Everyone else, the same applies to you all. Good job tonight by the way. Enjoy moments like these, they don’t come along often.”

***

A week after the altercation, Mauler summoned me into his office. We'd spent the week feverishly setting up the booking for our next show, but hadn't mentioned Threepwood, Savage and Kix's behaviour. I wanted to tell him thanks. Thanks for having my back in so many ways, but the time never seemed right. Mauler's office had trinkets and title belts from his wrestling days, all framed in a nice, neat wooden framed cabinet. I was surprised on entering to see a face I didn't recognise. Puffy, but thick, the face was obviously an old wrestler, but one who'd enjoyed retirement a bit too much.

"Hey Bookerman, I've just recorded the podcast," Mauler said. "This is my first guest. Tom Patrick, meet Rick Sanders."

I shook Sanders' hand and it was like having my fingers crushed by a vice. He smiled at my wince.

"We want you to be the first to hear it, so sit down and prepare for one hundred and twenty minutes of old school principals."

"No problem boss," replied. "But listen I wanted to talk about last week. About Threepwood."

"Nothing to talk about," Mauler replied. "It's done."

"But I just wanted to say..."

"Looks like you've got yourself a sensitive soul here Mauler," interjected Sanders. "He talking about that punk you mentioned?"

Mauler nodded.

"Listen kid," Sanders continued. "Wrestlers are scumbags, but they get by on their reputation. Threepwood is a good guy most of the time but he hates rookies. This place isn't for him, it never was. Although I heard the 'Dorothy Line,' that was pretty funny."

"But Threepwood's pretty well known," added Mauler. "And our guy just beat him. That's news. Get it?"

"I suppose," I said surprised at the ruthlessness of the boss.

"Good, now sitdown, shut up and listen to this."

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IRON CLAW!?! PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

In the inaugural IRON CLAW!?! Podcast, The Masked Mauler touched on many subjects: How he started in the business as a young whippersnapper in the now-defunct Championship Wrestling from New York. What it was like to wrestling in the Tri State region for the majority of his career and of course his match against Masked Mauler V.

He then spoke more broadly about TPW and his hopes for the future. Mentioning that he was proud of the rookies who were forging their own destiny and how he hopes they all one day become World Champions. He then discusses results from around the US independent scene and specifically picks his favourite matches from each promotion:

CZCW Surf Slam 2019 - Frankie Perez © defeated Masked Cougar for Coastal Zone Championship

GSW Gatecrasher 2019 – Raheem Stash, Cali Slick & Frankie Perez defeated Top Dolla, Busta Capp & Mexico’s Finest

IPW Invincibility X - Frantic Ali © defeated Aldous Blackfriar, Hustle Muvva and Lug Phelan in a Fourway Ladder Match for the IPW Championship Title.

MAW Fan Festival - Bradley Blaze © defeated Cheetah Boy in a match for the Mid Atlantic Championship Title

NSW Powercade I – Ernest Youngman © defeated Harry Allen and Grease Hogg in a match for the NSW World title.

NYCW Gang Wars 2019 – Geoff Borne, Riley McManus & Crockett Tubbs defeated Denny King & The American Cobras.

PSW Homecoming 2019 – Nelson Callum © defeated The Hangman in a match for the PSW Championship Title

RMW New Horizons 2019 – The McWades defeated Brendan Idol and Texas Pete

Finally his special guest was his former tag team partner Rick Sanders. The two discuss their innate chemistry and how they knew from the first match against The Ring Generals that they had something special. The idea for Old School Principals as a name goes to The Stomper, who wasn’t always the best with names, but did ok with them. They’re favourite match together was against The Southern Stars when they had to put them over and make one or both of them a star. Tennessee William was always the better of the two and they’re delighted on his breakout year.

Finally the two friends discuss TPW results and the rumours about Threepwood, Savage and Kix. Rick understands their point of view, but someone had tried something like that against him he’d have knocked them out. Mauler admits he nearly did, but then he thought about it and understand their frustration so he’s giving them all pretty big matches on the next card. After some more road stories about shoot fights which nearly happened, Rick asks Mauler what they’ve got lined up for show number two:

TPW Tiger Action 1

TPW Championship Title: Flash Savage vs. The Masked Mauler ©

Harry Allen vs. Danny Utah

TPW Tag Team Titles: The Tapp Boyz (Quashie & Ngakoue) vs. Washington Project ©

Luke Cannon vs. Conner Threepwood

TPW Pure Title: Drop Kix vs. Smash Barrow ©

Captain Vermont & Pegasus Bolt vs. Marco Barrett & Shovels O’Connell

Silvio iaupati vs. The Masked Mangler

No. 1 Contender for Pure Title: Alexander DuBois vs. Charlie Morrison vs. Imran Khambati

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October 11, 2020

October 10, 2020

TPW NEW BEGINNINGS 2019

Saturday Week 4, June, 2019

Live from The Lair [burlington, Vermont University, New England]

68 in attendance

Commentators: Scotty Parker & Honest Frank

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We begin in the ring, with a suited and booted TPW owner Masked Mauler VI. And he has a microphone...

Masked Mauler VI: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome, for the first time ever, to Tiger Pro Wrestling. This is the first in a new breed of professional wrestling. The big boys have their formulas and their ‘stars,’ but what we have here are wrestlers. We’ve done everything we can to present to you, the finest professional wrestling the world has ever seen. The stars of tomorrow; today. Tonight’s action will be fast-paced and unforgettable. Calling the action are the new duo of ‘Slick’ Scotty Parker and Honest Frank. Over to you boys.

The camera cuts to the announce booth up in the stands.

Scotty Parker: Thank you Mauler and good evening one and all to Tiger Pro Wrestling’s New Beginnings 2019. My name is Scotty Parker and I’m joined by the man, the myth, the legend; Honest Frank Cipriani.

Honest Frank: Thanks Scotty, isn’t it fantastic? We’re here in this state of the art facility and I’m wondering why exactly I decided to retire a few months ago when I could be teaching some of these young stars a thing or two about success.

Scotty Parker: That’s assuming you’d be able to beat them.

Honest Frank: Do you really want to start this new partnership with me knocking out your teeth?

Scotty Parker: No sir. Let’s leave the fighting for the ring shall we? And what a night of action we have ahead with every single title in TPW to be won. All that culminates in the main event which sees The New Masked Mauler taking on ‘Indiana's Finest’ Conner Threepwood for the TPW Championship Title.

Honest Frank: Should be a barn-burner from two of the independent scenes toughest wrasslers. My money’s on Threepwood by the way.

Scotty Parker: Why’s that?

Honest Frank: Because I’d never bet on a Masked Mauler; they never beat me, so can’t see whichever one it is beating Conner. Hahahahahaha.

Scotty: Good grief. Well that’s enough from you. Let’s get down to ringside for the first ever match in TPW history.

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Opening Match

Rookie Singles Match

10 Minute Time Limit

Luke Cannon vs. Danny Utah w/ Bootsy

The epitome of young stars in the making, both Luke Cannon and Danny Utah have that ‘It’ factor which separates normal workers from stars.
Cannon is a standout collegiate mat wrestler with a thick body of pure muscle and the good looks of a classic movie star.
Utah is a bit rougher around the edges, but brings with him an inate charisma and cool factor, not to mention he’s accompanied to the ring by the gorgeous Bootsy.
The first match in TPW history started with the ring of a bell and both men charged into combat, obviously both looking for the important first win of their careers.
The action is fast-paced from the start with both men exchanging quick chain sequences and high-flying maneuvres.
Just when it seems that the two men are putting on an exhibition of their broad skills, the action descends into power moves and vicious chops.
The crowd, initially unaware of either man, are immediately bought in to them and as the time limit approaches, are growing in noise.
Utah seems to gain the upperhand and locks up Cannon in a nasty looking STF, but he won’t tap. The crowd count down the time limit until the bell rings and referee Rock Austin declares the match a draw.

Luke Cannon and Danny Utah draw in 10:00 after the time limit expired.

Match Rating: 44

Rookie Singles Match

10 Minute Time Limit

Captain Vermont vs. ‘The King’ Marco Barrett

Two more members of the First Generation of TPW rookies take to the ring with the masked man Captain Vermont against the self-proclaimed ‘King of TPW’ Marco Barrett.
Unlike the first match-up, these two get straight into the hard-hitting action.
Despite his obvious luchas-inspired look, Captain Vermont is a mat wrestler with a series of unique power moves like a gorilla press and different variations of the backbreaker.
Marco brings to the table some nasty chops and heavy punches along with a series of over-the-top celebrations and exaggerated Kingly celebrations.
Sadly the two men’s clash in styles makes the bout drag.
After a particular nasty diving headbutt from Cap and with time expiring, Marco slides out the ring and indicates he’s done and walks to the back to the boos of the crowd.

Captain Vermont defeated Marco Barrett in 9:45 by Count Out

Match Rating: 16

Rookie Singles Match

10 Minute Time Limit

Alexander DuBois vs. Shovels O’Connell

The third bout sees Alexander DuBois (the original investor in TPW) taking on the much-bigger Shovels O’Connell.
Shovels is comfortably the largest performer seen thus far and with his moustache, trenchcoat and billy club, he’s obviously a big brawler.
Alexander looks the least like a star of anyone on the card so far. Despite having all the best mixed martial arts gear on the market, he looks completely out of his depth.
Every time DuBois tried to get a foothold in the match, O’Connell overpowered him. The only time he even got a look in was when the big brawler stopped to yell at someone in the crowd and nearly lost to a roll-up.
With O’Connell now mad, he managed to distract referee Rock Austin and then clobbered DuBois with his billy club and pinned him for an easy 1-2-3.

Shovels O’Connell defeated Alexander DuBois in 6:23 by pinfall after use of an illegal object.

Match Rating: 28

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Back at the Announcer’s booth…

Scotty Parker: That was a disgusting display of violence by Shovels O’Connell there to get the win.

Honest Frank: I don’t know what you mean. DuBois was obviously disrespecting the man, so he did what he had to. If anything he taught him a valuable lesson.

Scotty Parker: What lesson?

Honest Frank: Don’t pick a fight with someone far bigger than you.

Scotty Parker: You’re despicable.

Honest Frank: And you’re a rube. I’ll tell you someone who isn’t a rube though, India’s finest; Imran Khambati. Tom Patrick is interviewing him right now.

The Tiger Centre…

Thomas Patrick: Thanks Frank. That’s right folks, tonight it’s my pleasure to introduce you one the stars of the First Generation of TPW stars, Imran Khambati.

Imran Khambati: Call me by full name.

Thomas Patrick: I’m sorry, I’m not sure what you…

Imran Khambati: I am, India’s Finest, the Golden God, the Delicious Desai, Imran Khambati. You know what, I’ve watched all the matches so far and I’ve got to say, I’m not impressed. Just a bunch of little boys pretending to be men. Pretending to be fighters. They don’t know what hardship is, all growing up in their wealthy families, with their safe spaces and skinny lattes. Some of us grew up on the streets of Mumbai. Scratching out a living, doing all we could to get to America. And what happened when we got here? We got looked down on, disregarded, disrespected. I didn’t have daddy’s money to pay my way through college. I worked for a living and studied at night. And you know what; I’m glad. Now I’ve got the killer instinct. I know what I need to do, and tonight I take my first step towards immortality. Now you’ll have to excuse me, I’ve got a kid to deal with.”

With that Imran leaves the stage.

Thomas Patrick: Well there you have it. The Delicious Desai isn’t here to play. But he might have misjudged his opponent. We’ll have to wait and see.

Angle Rating: 24

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Rookie Tag Team Match

10 Minute Time Limit

Silvio Iaupati & Pesgasus Bolt vs. Ngakoue & Quashie

The first fully international bout of the evening as Samoan-born Silvio Iaupati teams with masked Brit Pegasus Bolt to take on the Nigerian-born Ngakoue & Quashie.
From the start the chemistry between Quashie and Ngakoue is evident. They seem to know where their teammate is at all times. Dressed in old NBA jerseys they look like they’d be at home in the Bay Area California rather than Burlington Vermont.
Iaupati and Bolt have decent looks individually, but lack even the basic chemistry and look a little lost, constantly missing each other’s tags.
Just as Bolt begins to speed up his offense in an attempt to get the win, he is thrown out the ring by Quashie, With the referee distracted, Ngakoue hits Iaupati with a low blow and then locks in a crossface. The referee turns around just in time to see Iaupati tapping.

Ngakoue & Quashie defeated Silvio Iaupati & Pegasus Bolt in 9:52 via submission.

Match Rating: 40

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Back at the Announcer’s booth…

Scotty Parker: Unbelievable. That was a disgusting.

Honest Frank: They got the win didn’t they? I’m gonna call them The Tapp Boyz from now on.

Scotty Parker: More like The Cheat Boyz.

Honest Frank: You’ve got a lot to learn kid.

Scotty Parker: TPW needs a hero. Someone to save us from the rampant cheating. Maybe that someone, is Smash Barrow.

Honest Frank: Doubt it.

The Tiger Centre…

Thomas Patrick: We’ve heard from Imran Khambati, now his opponent; Smash Barrow.

Smash Barrow: Hey Tom, good to be here.

Thomas Patrick: This is an improvement on Imran already. He had some terrible comments to make about TPW and you in particular. What do you have to say about that?

Smash Barrow: I’m not a man of words Tom, I’m a man of action. Khambati obviously has his wires crossed. I’m not silver spoon fed goon. I grew up on the mean streets of Philadelphia, PA. He wouldn’t stand a chance living the life I’ve lived.

Thomas Patrick: And did that prepare you for a life in the ring.

Smash Barrow: Look, I can fight. It’s all I know. It’s all I’ve ever known. And the TPW Pure Title is the perfect title for the true fighters around here. Tonight, I’m gonna make that Indian fool crack, tap or snap.

Thomas Patrick: Well, there you have it. Bold words from Smash Barrow ahead of his clash for the TPW Pure Title.

Angle Rating: 28

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Rookie Singles Match

10 Minute Time Limit

Charlie Morrison vs. The Masked Mangler

The antithesis of the Mauler, is the Mangler. Ying to his yang, darkness to his light.
Charlie Morrison is a young mat wrestler. Not quite as fluid as Utah or Cannon but not far behind.
A solid match between these two. Slower-paced and more traditional-style match with punches, kicks and the occasional power move.
Morrison seemed to be holding back a bit in his performance, but MAngler was doing his absolutely best.
Finish involved the two men trading punches and Mangler losing his temper and using brass knuckles right in front of referee Rock Austin.

Charlie Morrison defeated The Masked Mangler in 9:58 via disqualification.

Match Rating: 33

TPW Pure Title

Singles Match

30 Minute Time Limit

Smash Barrow vs. Imran Khambati

The rules of the Pure Title: Pinfall or Submission Only. If someone cheats, in any way, to gain an advantage they will be automatically suspended for a month. Stripped of the victory and of the title.
Smash Barrow wears a form of MMA gear and very much presents himself as a badass, no-nonsense fighter.
Imran Khambati is far more flamboyant in outfit and entrance, but is also a hard-hitting fighter once the bell rings.
The match begins with sublime chain wrestling, high tempo and with counter after counter. Neither man is able to keep the advantage for long.
Barrow works Khambati’s neck regularly, clearly going for the submission victory with his rear-naked choke.
Khambati introduces aerial moves, obviously looking for the one big move that will give him the pinfall victory.
With Smash close to victory, Khambati escapes the rear-naked choke. Attempting to bounce off the ropes for his hurricanrana, he realises Smash still has hold of his wrist. His momentum is reversed and he’s pulled into an almighty Lariat. Barrow pins his fallen opponent for the win and the belt.

Smash Barrow pinned Imran Khambati is 14:32 via pinfall after hitting a short-arm lariat.

Match Rating: 39

TPW Tag Team Titles

Tag Team Match

30 Minute Time Limit

Washington Project (Billy and Bobby Washington) vs. Outside Edge (Drop Kix & Flash Savage)

Identical twins Billy and Bobby Washington are members of the First Generation of TPW performers.
Drop Kix and Flash Savage are reasonably well known on the independent scene. As wrestlers not trained by TPW, they are classified as Outlanders.
From the opening bell the crowd are firmly behind the Washington Project, cheering for all their slick tag team moves. They are not so enamoured with Outside Edge with Drop Kix especially being singled out for a harsh reaction.
For everything the Washington Project do right, the Outside Edge seem to do it wrong. Botched moves, miscommunication and overall sense of being out of their depth.
With the crowd turning viciously on Drop Kix; Billy takes him to the top rope and brings him down with a superplex as Bobby leaps from another top rope hitting a splash as Drop Kix lands. It’s called the Declaration of Independence.

Washington Project defeated Outside Edge in 11:24 via Pinfall with the Declaration of Independence.

Match Rating: 43

TPW Championship Title

Singles Match

30 Minute Time Limit

'Indiana's Finest' Conner Threepwood vs. The Masked Mauler

‘Indiana’s Finest’ Conner Threepwood is far and away the most recognisable name on the card, while Masked Mauler brings with him a lineage as old as wrestling being the 7th iteration of the character to date.
This is the longest match of the night, with both wrestlers telling a compelling story about the battle over the title.
Threepwood’s grasp of the basics along with his selling are highlights of the bout as Mauler takes control early. He knows exactly how to play a crowd, even a small one like a fiddle.
When the ending came however it was the masked protégé of a Mauler nature who managed to lock in his legendary Iron Claw!?! Submission for the win and the title.

The Masked Mauler defeated Conner Threepwood in 24:17 by Submission via an IRON CLAW!?!

Match Rating: 40

OVERALL SHOW RATING: 39

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October 9, 2020

TCP1, anytime you do a diary, I get pumped. This is a really cool idea, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it plays out.

Thanks dude, much appreciated. I'm sort of intrigued to see where it goes myself. Very much out of my comfort zone.

I like the setup to this. Looking forward to how it plays out.

Fingers crossed it doesn't disappoint.

Thank you for the kind words. I wish you the best of luck on this.

They are words of truth, nothing more.

October 9, 2020

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Exclusive Online Address

TPW owner The Masked Mauler

Mauler - "As we approach New Beginnings 2019, our inaugural show, I wanted to address some of the rumours. Yes, we have agreed to the signings of some non-TPW-trained wrestlers to perform at the show. But no, this is not a sign of the path forward for the business. Obviously we're completely happy with our trainees. The signings of such performers as the tag team Outside Edge consisting of Flash Savage and Drop Kix, simply represent an opportunity for added experience. They bring with them a name value, which is currently lacking in the rest of our roster. I also think them being referred to by some as Outlanders is an insult to the cohesion of the locker room and the attitudes of our workers."

Scott Parker - "But what of the rumours of your own successor The Masked Mauler VII being parachuted into the main event to take on Conner Threepwood for the TPW Championship."

Mauler - "My relationship, real or imagined, has nothing to do with Mauler VII's appearance on the card. He has proven himself over a short period to be one of the finest wrestlers in the world. His position in the main event is testimony to that fact."

Scott Parker - "But what about the rumours that..."

Mauler - "Let me stop you there. I'm not here to address every rumour from every keyboard warrior in their mother's basement. The main event is set and this interview is over."

Scott Parker - "There you have it folks. Mauler not in the mood to defend his decision to strip Charlie Morrison of his spot in the main event. The card is set and there's no changing it now."

TPW New Beginnings 2019

TPW Championship Title: The Masked Mauler VII vs. Conner Threepwood

TPW Pure Title: Smash Barrow vs. Imran Khambati

TPW Tag Team Titles: Washington Project vs. Outside Edge (Drop Kix & Flash Savage)

Charlie Morrison vs. The Masked Mangler

Silvio Iaupati & Pegasus Bolt vs. Ngakoue & Quashie

Alexander DuBois vs. Shovels O'Connell

Captain Vermont vs. Marco Barrett

Luke Cannon vs. Danny Utah

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October 8, 2020

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SITDOWN INTERVIEW

Alexander DuBois w/ Scott Parker

Scott Parker - "And I'm hear today with Alexander DuBois, the man behind the creation of Tiger Pro Wrestling. Alexander, thanks for taking the time to talk with us. Being a newcomer to the business must be tough. What brought lured a young twenty-something entrepreneur like yourself to the world of professional wrestling?"

Alexander DuBois - "Great to be here Scott. And that's a great question. For me it started when I was kid. I grew up around here (Burlington, Vermont) and my most favourite thing to watch as a kid was pro wrestling."

Scott Parker - "And being in Vermont meant you got live-stream of..."

Alexander DuBois - "New York City Wrestling. The Stomper, Whistler, Honest Frank and of course..."

Scott Parker - "The Masked Mauler?"

Alexander DuBois - "Precisely. So having grown up watching Mauler and him retiring, things just sort of, began to fall into place."

Scott Parker - "Well they say timing is everything. So what exactly happened earlier this year?"

Alexander DuBois - "I received something of a inheritence. from my Aunt Bootsy. She say that I was leaving College and was thinking about what to do with my life. Being such a kind and caring person, as she is, she wanted to contribute to my future. With that kind of investment, and belief really, I had the confidence to do what I always wanted to. I invested in a startup business."

Scott Parker - "And thus, Tiger Pro Wrestling was born?"

Alexander DuBois - "Exactly! I knew that I'd struggle to succeed with no experience of the business. I mean, seriously, I know some, but I want this place to be as much of a success as possible. So I reached out to Mauler following his retirement. Did you see that match he had with Mauler VII? Tremendous. Heartbreaking. But after that I knew he was free. So I had my people reach out to him. Obviously a star like him wouldn't just agree to work for some twenty-something nobody. It looked like a con-job on the face of it. So we sat down and agreed that he would be the minority owner of the business."

Scott Parker - "You gifted him controlling interest in your company?"

Alexander DuBois - "Sounds mad doesn't it? But for me it's always been about the product in the ring. The wrestling. The one-on-one combat. Mauler, to me, exemplifies that. So the solution seemed obvious. He'd get control of the business and I would get trained by him and would fulfil my lifelong ambition of being a professional wrestler. And here we are."

Scott Parker - "A true riches to riches story."

Alexander DuBois - "Hah hah, I can totally see how it might look, but really who can say in my position they wouldn't do exactly the same. Plus others are benefiting from my decision, aren't they... Scott."

Scott Parker - "Absolutely. Remember folks we're heading towards the first show ever; TPW New Beginnings 2019. June 25th at The Lair on Vermont University campus."

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October 8, 2020

Acknowledgements

Firstly a huge thanks to Historian for inspiring me to try a different approach to diary-writing here on GDW. His No Ordinary Man is superb and worth a read.

Secondly, as always a thank you to BriFidelity and InfinityWPI for their incredible diaries which continue to inspire years after the fact.

Also a big thanks to KingBison, Willr0ck, ReapeR, Fleisch, Quicksilver and all the guys and gals in the re-render thread who have provided me and the community with thousands of pounds of free content to improve the life of this game and the promotions we run.

I liked the idea of running a collegiate sport-themed company for a while and I'm hoping it works out ok. I found the TPW logo and banner at some point, but can't for the life of me know who to credit for its creation. If anyone knows, please let me know and I'll update this page to say thanks. Same goes for any renders I've used. I don't want people to not be acknowledged for their hard work.

In terms of the Gameworld as you'll see as we go, it's changed from the default game data, but I wanted something different to play with. Almost the entirety of the roster of TPW is from created workers which are generally copied from similar workers within the game at the same level so not to be too easy.

I'll be updating these early pages with rosters and title reigns as and when they change so that people can log in and see what's going on. As the shows unfold hopefully you all get to know the created workers as well as I have while writing them.

October 8, 2020

WRESTLERS

ALEXANDER DUBOIS

Nickname: None

Size: Lightweight

Finisher: Spear

Teams: None

Theme:

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BILLY WASHINGTON

Nickname: None

Size: Toned Lightweight

Finisher: Bill of Rights

Teams: Washington Project

Theme:

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BOBBY WASHINGTON

Nickname: None

Size: Toned Lightweight

Finisher: Washington Monument

Teams: Washington Project

Theme:

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CAPTAIN VERMONT

Nickname: Cap

Size: Toned Lightweight

Finisher: Vermont Driver

Teams: None

Theme:

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CHARLIE MORRISON

Nickname: None

Size: Ripped Lightweight

Finisher: High Velocity Senton

Teams: None

Theme:

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DANNY UTAH

Nickname: None

Size: Ripped Middleweight

Finisher: Utahnator DDT

Teams: None

Theme:

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IMRAN KHAMBATI

Nickname: The Delicious Desai

Size: Lightweight

Finisher: Desai Valley Driver

Teams: None

Theme:

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JORDAN NGAKOUE

Nickname: None

Size: Skinny Small

Finisher: Reverse 450

Teams: The Tapp Boyz

Theme:

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LEBRON QUASHIE

Nickname: None

Size: Lightweight

Finisher: 450 Splash

Teams: The Tapp Boyz

Theme:

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LUKE CANNON

Nickname: None

Size: Ripped Middleweight

Finisher: Cannonball Run

Teams: None

Theme:

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MARCO BARRETT

Nickname: The King

Size: Muscular Lightweight

Finisher: King's Cross

Teams: None

Theme:

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PEGASUS BOLT

Nickname: Lightning

Size: Muscular Middleweight

Finisher: Lightning Kick

Teams: None

Theme:

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SHOVELS O'CONNELL

Nickname: None

Size: Light Heavyweight

Finisher: Lariat

Teams: None

Theme:

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Silvio Iaupati

Nickname: None

Size: Toned Lightweight

Finisher: Island Driver

Teams: None

Theme:

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SMASH BARROW

Nickname: None

Size: Light Heavyweight

Finisher: Painmaker Lariat

Teams: None

Theme:

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THE MASKED MANGLER

Nickname: None

Size: Skinny Middleweight

Finisher: IRON CLAW?!?

Teams: None

Theme:

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OUTLANDERS

THE MASKED MAULER VII

Nickname: None

Size: Light Heavyweight

Finisher: IRON CLAW!?!

Teams: None

Theme:

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TAG TEAMS

THE TAPP BOYZ

Teammates: Jordan Ngakoue & Lebron Quashie

Theme:

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PRODUCTION TEAM

BOOTSY

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HONEST FRANK

Role: Colour Commentator</div><div style="background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 50%, #ffff00 100%);color: #000000;border-style:solid;display:inline-block;padding: 15px; border-width:3px;max-width: 220px;";">

MATTHEW WHITE

Role: Referee</div><div style="background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 50%, #ffff00 100%);color: #000000;border-style:solid;display:inline-block;padding: 15px; border-width:3px;max-width: 220px;";">

Rock Austin

Role: Head Referee</div>

The Masked Mauler VI

Role: Owner & Road Agent</div><div style="background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 50%, #ffff00 100%);color: #000000;border-style:solid;display:inline-block;padding: 15px; border-width:3px;max-width: 220px;";">

Scott Parker

Role: Announcer</div><div style="background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 50%, #ffff00 100%);color: #000000;border-style:solid;display:inline-block;padding: 15px; border-width:3px;max-width: 220px;";">

Thomas Patrick

Role: Head Booker</div>

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WASHINGTON PROJECT

Teammates: Billy Washington & Bobby Washington

Theme:

October 8, 2020

Company: Tiger Pro Wrestling

Company Description: Tiger Pro Wrestling was formed in mid-2019 by Alexander DuBois and The Masked Mauler. Envisioned as the world’s first, true, collegiate-inspired professional wrestling company the idea was to try and get ahead of the rest of the market by providing a digital-streaming-ready company with high production values and a cast of fresh, young characters hoping to bring the College Sports vibe to pro wrestling for something unique and long-lasting. Each year a new batch of students would graduate and join the company providing high-quality, well-trained workers ready to replace any and all who move on to bigger and better things.

Product: Collegiate Pro Plus (Wrestling Nerd Nirvana)

User Character:

Thomas Patrick

TPW Champions and Title History

TPW Championship

The Masked Mauler VII

[Won at TPW New Beginnings 2019, Saturday, Week 4, June, 2019]

Previous Champions

TPW Pure Champion

Smash Barrow

[Won at TPW New Beginnings 2019, Saturday, Week 4, June, 2019]

Previous Champions

TPW Tag Team Champions

Washington Project (Billy & Bobby)

[Won at TPW New Beginnings 2019, Saturday, Week 4, June, 2019]

Previous Champions

TPW Event History

2019

June -

TPW New Beginnings 2019

July - TPW Tiger Action 1

Aug - TPW Tiger Action 2

Sept - TPW Tiger Action 3

Oct - TPW All Hallow's Eve 2019

Nov - TPW Tiger Action 4

Dec - TPW Super Cup I

October 8, 2020

And so, it begins…

“Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.” – Unknown

WrestleCon, Weston Gymnasium, New York City, February 2019…

“If I hit em with my right hand they might just stay standing. But if I hit em with my left hand and they don’t go down, I walk around them and see what’s holding them up.”

The assorted group of bearded men and tattoo’d women laughed. It wasn’t a real chorus of laughter, but the respectful laughs of people who knew a joke had been told and were responding as society dictated.

A smile appeared in the gap by the mouth of the plain black mask. “Anyway folks, form a line to the left and we’ll get some autographs and photos for y’all.”

The Masked Mauler; Staple of wrestling in New York City for decades had retired. Behind him he left multiple tag team title reigns as one half of Old School Principals with Rick Sanders, a reputation as a solid and safe worker and, of course, dozens of fans. All of them were likely here this evening. Don’t let anyone tell you that wrestling is glamorous. Obviously, being 2019 there were some hipster fans; ironically enjoyed the old NYCW shows and complaining loudly that the best days were behind the flailing promotion. They weren’t wrong, but they didn’t really care. They’d already moved on from the kitsch, old school NYCW onto the shiny New Steel Wrestling. Based out of Chicago it boasted one of the hottest rosters for the ‘in crowd’ of internet fans. It was also owned by former DAVE legend Phil Vibert. And if they needed more eyes on them, they also had their ‘friendly’ battle with Pittsburgh Steel Wrestling. The wrestling sites had declared it ‘The Battle for DAVE’s Soul.” A catchy title to be fair.

What nobody seemed to be taking into account was the effect on the rest of the independent wrestling world. For instance, the Confederation of Territories had been absolutely walloped by the formation of the new company, and from its ranks none were hit more so than NYCW. Financially crippled and on the verge of collapse, Larry Vessey had done everything in his power to keep them afloat. He’d succeeded. Just. Thanks in no small part to the feud between Tennessee William and emerging star Brutus Milano. Despite its moderate success, they weren’t out of the woods yet. But it wasn’t just them feeling it though. MAW seemed to be limping onwards as a glorified feeder league for TCW. While FCW in Puerto Rico was on the verge of collapse itself after financial mismanagement by Puerto Rican Power. IPW and GSW were tearing lumps out of each other, leaving only CZCW doing well. Well, as well as CZCW ever do. Somehow they just did their thing and never changed.

Everyone had been impacted by NSW and the independent scene in the US was in the toilet. Most blamed USPW and their streaming service Reverie. But the market always adjusts. As such, despite all the doom and gloom, there was a bright spot. WrestleWorld; the new subscription service was less than a year away. It would give anyone with a talent the chance to make a living by appealing to the broadest possible fan base across the country. All the promoters knew that just needed to make it to the following March and they’d have a lifeline.

The Masked Mauler stood at the head of the small line posing for photos. Using his infamous Iron Claw on delighted fans. He’d played a masked lunatic who couldn’t speak for his whole career, but he had seen the writing on the wall early. Making sure to save his money carefully, he’d recently retired. Losing in the main event of NYCW Spring Showdown to his successor; The Masked Mauler VII. A low key departure for a low key wrestler. It always amazed me how this industry managed to find the right story for the right guy. Most of the time anyway.

He’d left, but here I was, watching a wrestler most people hadn’t heard of, signing autographs for the small number of people who had. Life comes at you fast it seems. So who am I? Firstly, I’m a fan. So much of a fan in fact that when USPW started Reverie, I took a job in the production department. The dream job. Hours and hours of pouring over old tape libraries and helping with production of the new shows too. But then, well; jobs do what they do. They suck the life out of everything. Running around following corporate rules. No passion, no care, just a group of grey people in grey offices, feeling their love for a thing disappear before their eyes. That realisation brought me here. Thirty-eight years old and waiting in line for a photo with my favourite wrestler growing up. Waiting for a decision which could change my life.

***

VU Training Facility, Burlington, Vermont, April 2019…

“And this is the state-of-the-art training, health and production centre,” said the red-headed young woman. “No expense spared.”

She wasn’t kidding. Universities in the US had too much money. This looked like the training facility for a professional sports team, not a collegiate wrestling program. It was bordering on the obscene. In the middle of the large training room was a brand new wrestling ring. Inside it, Masked Mauler (with mask on) was putting a group of student athletes through their paces. Two identical twins performed an extravagant top-rope suplex/splash combination.

“The Vermont U Catamount Football Programme was discontinued in 1976,” continued the red head. “But last year we received a huge investment from one of our most illustrious alumni for the specific creation of a new football team and a wrestling facility.”

She gestured towards an enormous mural on the wall of a kind-looking lady with the name Madelaine ‘Aunt Bootsy’ DuBois.

“Her investment, through her grandson Alexander has allowed us to become the first University to offer training in professional wrestling.”

“Other Unis don’t offer it because it’s a fake sport though right?” said a young kid with sandy blond hair and the beginnings of what looked like his first ever beard.

“Get in the ring,” barked Mauler.

“Why?” the kid replied.

The young students laughed.

“Get. In. The. Ring!” he repeated.

“The kid doesn’t want to,” I interjected. “Look at him he’s terrified.”

“I’m not scared,” the kid replied and climbed into the ring.

The Masked Mauler immediately scooped him up and slammed him down hard to the cheers of the trainees. The young kid wheezed and remained flat on his back. We were going to be sued. We’d only just setup this collegiate promotion and we were going to be sued. To my genuine surprise, the kid got up and smiled.

“Want me to teach you how to do that?” Mauler asked.

A nod and just like that, everything was fine. Life had got pretty weird, pretty fast. But here I was, head writer for a brand new wrestling promotion. One with a focus on getting young, talented athletes ready for their first steps into the world of pro wrestling. Truly a dream job. Mauler had been handed the reigns by Alexander DuBois and he, in turn, had given me a chance. Since then all focus had been on getting ready for our first show. A new show, with unknown wrestlers, with an audience of students at a University. What could possibly go wrong? Just then a young Indian performer attempted a diving headbutt and knocked himself clean out.

Oh damn…

September 29, 2020

Awesome work so far. You've got a reader in me. Bradley Blaze for the WIN!

September 18, 2020

Hi all,

I'm looking for some people to test out the modified Cornellverse database I've made. The basic premise is: In 2019, after an appearance on his Vibert's Voice podcast, Phil Vibert criticised the booking of PSW. In retaliation Mitch Naess challenged his former mentor to do better. It was an obvious attempt to bring Vibert out of retirement to join PSW. He came out of retirement, and launched New Steel Wrestling in Chicago.

Fans initially thought this was a worked story, but when Ernest Youngman, Logan Wolfsbaine and Venus Angeletti walked out of PSW it became clear this was no faked event. Both companies are playing nice for now, but tensions between them are rising.

Meanwhile; In New England. The richest woman in Burlington 'Aunt Bootsy' has been convinced to invest some of her vast fortune in a wrestling company. Her nephew Alexander DuBois gifted full control to his favourite wrestler growing up; The Masked Mauler and Tiger Pro Wrestling was born.

The First Generation of students have graduated and started tearing the house down (the house in this case is The Tiger's Lair Arena, a custom-built venue on Vermont University's Campus). Small in profile for now, the quality of wrestling is already so good the sky really is the limit for the tiny company.

Obviously there are loads of mods, renders, logos and what not included as it involves things I've collected. I've tried to thank those whose stuff I've used, but if I've missed anyone (please let me know - creater of NSW and TPW logos for a start).

I need some fresh eyes on it though. If anyone would like to download and give it a go to make sure I haven't done anything stupid. I'd also like people's feedback on the whole feel of the mod.

Looking forward to hearing from you:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/er854mhmppt4l16/AACArnQtv6KJNopSm_obTniUa?dl=0

September 12, 2020

Hey there, I’m looking for some title belts for a mod I’m making please:

Tiger Pro Wrestling

TPW Championship

TPW Tag Team

TPW Pure

The company is for young wrestlers just starting out. It's based in Vermont and is heavily focused on in-ring action.

Thanks

T

P.S. - Amended my original request for a company which I hope is ok.

September 11, 2020

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CQI13" data-cite="CQI13" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="51829" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Nowhere near best, but I do have some logos for events/companies on a thread (as well as the last few pages of the Custom Graphics Request thread). Take a look, if interested, let me know. Titles are not in my wheelhouse, but there's a few out there that are fantastic.</div></blockquote> Awesome, thank you sir.

September 11, 2020

Who is the best person to ask about Logos? I’m on the look out for Vengeance Pro Wrestling (owned by Skull DeBones). And possibly some titles too.

September 10, 2020

Where in discord were you discussing this? If you're interested in a mixed up C-Verse my 2018 alternative C-Verse mod will finally be ready in the next week or so

'Unofficial GDS Discord - TEW2020'

I'd certainly be interested in checking out your mod if that's ok? Mine's taking shape already, but always on the lookout for new inspirations and additions.

September 10, 2020

Just an idea, and I'd be willing to help with bios and stats since I've done some of this with my own games, but trying to get permission from people who've made alts for certain masked workers to create a mod using them for legacies of certain characters who debut later would be cool.

It's always annoying how Axxis III pops up and has the same mask as Axxis Jr, a default bio, and ends up taking MMA fights, so being able to add (possible) workers like Axxis III, Optimus Jr, Emerald Angel II, or Enygma II would be cool because they could be fleshed out and not have the generic bios.

If you would like to create these, I will include them.

September 10, 2020

More future workers with ties to past and present wrestlers

Trainees, relatives etc

You getting the one ring circus crew together again or have i got you mixed up

You haven't got me confused. It really is the mini-rebirth of the One Ring Circus crew. I just need input. Wrestler names and styles, new promotions. And something else I've just thought of; owners.

Who are natural promotion owners in the US who currently don't run a company?

September 10, 2020

After chatting on the unofficial Discord I'm in the mood to edit the CornellVerse and make some big (and small) changes to the default database. If there is anything which you'd like to see in the default data which isn't, please post it here.

If it's a new company in a specific area, or a new workers or arrangement or update of any kind, please give the details here. If there are any mod-makers or renderers who are keen to jump in and lend a hand that'd be great too.

Below listed are things we're working on:

Need Graphics Help

Logos and Banners

Vengeance Pro Wrestling (Undertakery theme)

Rock and Wrestling (Guns and Roses theme)

Belts

Vengeance Heavyweight Title

Vengeance Tag Team Titles

Rock and Wrestling Grand Supreme Title

Rock and Wrestling Grand Tag Team Titles

New Steel Heavyweight Title (Like PSW but NSW)

New Steel National Title (Like PSW but NSW)

New Steel Tag Team Titles (Like PSW but NSW)

Event Logos

For all the above promotions - No specific names for events yet.

TCW - All their events but done in the style of All Elite Wrestling with the same colour schemes for the logo.

Total Rebrands Needed (these might already be done, if so please point me in the right direction):

USPW

SWF

MAW - I need this to look very similar to NXT please.

September 9, 2020

My God. This is so so good. Just, thank you.

September 8, 2020

One show is good. But four shows, that’s where the money is… TEXAS FOREVER.

I was getting used to the crazy lifestyle these guys lived. Most of our stars would be travelling most of the month. Sleeping in cars, wrestling for pocket change and travelling again to do the same time and time again. No wonder they’d developed an, odd, sense of humour. Constantly ribbing one another backstage, or in the company Whatsapp group.

Brutus, who seemed happy mere days earlier now walked around backstage like a bad cloud. Our skeleton staff were still working on upgrading the facility, but all realised quickly to avoid him. Despite his age and appearance, I’d come to realise Brutus was really just a kid at heart. He wanted to play wrestling with his friends and he wanted to win. Obviously what had happened in New York had got in the way of that level of fantasy. And his bad mood was often related to that company and those people. This time NYCW had signed an exclusive TV deal and launched their own show Welcome to New York. The first episode had kicked off with a bang as Ross Henry had lost his Empire World Title to Casey Valentine. It’s all anyone in the industry could talk about. And that attention had irritated Brutus.

In petty retaliation he demanded that run our own weekly events. One a month wasn’t enough. We therefore, on the fly, created Thursday Night Bandits and made the relevant calls to the boys to get in their beaten up old cars and head to the Sportatorium.

Our stories seemed pretty set and we’d look to run less matches to fit the shorter one hour running time. Plus we thought having full-blown shows every week would be exhausting for everyone involved. Then at the end of the month we’d run a bigger show in place of Bandits. February therefore had: Gunfight at the Sportatorium. If nothing else it was suitably west-feeling.

<div style="text-align:center;">ASW Thurday Night Bandits

Thursday, Week 1, February, 2020

Sportatorium, Fort Worth, Dallas, Texas

Attendance: 59</div>

OPENING MATCH: Slick Billy Hayes vs. Devastating Don

In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Slick Billy Hayes defeated Devastating Don in 9:42 by pinfall with a Slick Trick.

Rating: 39

Donny goes back to losing (or jobbing as its apparently called). Slick Billy is our top non-champion and therefore needed a win or people would assume he had no shot against Brutus. But the pity here is the normally awkward-moving Don was even worse against Billy. The crimes of bad chemistry.

SINGLES MATCH: Bob Casey vs. Tucker Maynard

In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Tucker Maynard defeated Bob Casey in 24:20 by pinfall while using the ropes for leverage.

Rating: 21

The rematch and this one went long. Too long perhaps? It was a good test of Tucker’s skills at least, and his win wasn’t as convincing as before either. Potentially a third match?

SINGLES MATCH: Jack Pryde vs. Dustin Deuce

In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Jack Pryde defeated Dustin Deuce in 8:02 by pinfall with a PrydeFall.

Rating: 17

Deuce goes from competing for a title to losing to Pryde. But now we were getting a feel for what our workers were like and the idea of a Pryde vs. Maynard feud excited us. Well, me. And hopefully the tiny crowds we were drawing. That being said, this match sucked as Deuce didn’t have the stamina.

INTERVIEW: Marv Ernest is at the ASW Zone, and with him is the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION… Brutus Milano.

Marv – “Evening folks, today I’m joined by…”

Brutus – “They know who I am Marvin. How could they not? I’m the superstar from the Big Apple. New York’s Finest. I’m everything these overweight, Texas yahoos wish they could be.”

Marv – “You’re clearly not interested in making friends.”

Brutus – “I don’t need friends. I’ve had friends before and they let you down. But do you know what doesn’t let you down? Gold. This here is all the friend I need.”

Marv – “If you don’t mind me saying, that’s quite a cold approach to life. Is this the same approach you used when you were in New York?”

At these words, Brutus walks off.

Rating: 32

Hmm, not so good on the mic as others and that made it even more noticeable.

No.1 CONTENDER TAG TEAM MATCH: Dead or Alive vs. State of Destruction

In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Dead or Alive defeated State Of Destruction in 8:13 when Boneyard was disqualified when Carlos Barrera ran in and attacked Outlaw Wes Revell.

Rating: 35

That’s how we do that. State of Destruction couldn’t lose properly, but Dead or Alive needed to get a shot at the gold. Perfect result for all and it continues to light the touch paper on the Cartel vs. Wanted feud.

ANGLE: After the match is over James Diaz joins his Cartel hombres in beating down Dead or Alive. There is a sound of a cow bell and here comes Cowboy Buck Winchester, complete with lasso. He’s obviously ready for his title defense in the main event, but for now, it’s a LARIAT PARTY! He then ties up Diaz and Rivera, leaving only Carlos Barrera standing.

Rating: 37

In a bout that had great wrestling and good heat, Cowboy Buck Winchester defeated Carlos Barrera in 23:43 by pinfall with a handful of tights. Cowboy Buck Winchester makes defence number one of the ASW Texas Heavyweight title.

Rating: 43

The Wanted stand tall at the end of the show and I just wish we had some music, or production ability to highlight the sheer fun of the show. Time for a meeting with Bruno.

OVERALL RATING: 41

Cowboy Buck Winchester, the ass-kicking, name-taking wrasslin legend was fast becoming my favourite worker at the top end of the card. All my research had shown me high-fliers, technicians and luchadors, but the genuine bad ass was hard to come by. And we had one.

As we prepped for the second show of the month, I wandered the backstage area. The structural work had stopped and the leaking in the locker room had stopped. I noticed Charlie Corner organising a video game tournament. The competition never stopped.

Some of the other guys had setup a mock court and our road agent, the Masked Mauler was banging a gavel. Apparently Roger Monteiro had made a mess and now had to cover the travel costs of Wild Red Stallion.

Then I wandered into Brutus’ office, now with a framed copy of the World Heavyweight Title on the wall. It had the nickname ‘Big Gold.’

“Ahh booker man,” he said. “Listen I’ve looked at the lineup and you’ve got me in a twelve minute match.”

“Yup, main event too,” I replied, obviously missing the point.

“It’s too long.”

“What is?”

“The match, I don’t think I can last that long. These crowds aren’t like in New York, they want brutal, fast-paced brawls. Knock it down to eight minutes would you?”

“Errr, sure thing,” I replied.

<div style="text-align:center;">ASW Thurday Night Bandits

Thursday, Week 2, February, 2020

Sportatorium, Fort Worth, Dallas, Texas

Attendance: 81</div>

SINGLES MATCH: Charlie Corner vs. Devastating Don

In a decent match, Charlie Corner defeated Devastating Don in 9:44 by pinfall with a Corner Cutter.

Rating: 29

Donny was our opening guy and he just loved to put over the young guys. Well, the young guys not named Tucker Maynard.

SINGLES MATCH: Jack Pryde vs. Boneyard

In a decent match, Boneyard defeated Jack Pryde in 10:07 by disqualification.

Rating: 30

Prime Time was holding his own against the massive Boneyard. That is until Maynard interfered. Clearly the grudge from their high school has transferred to the wrestling ring.

ANGLE: A fired up Prime Time grabs the mic.

“Listen to me you little punk. You may have been gifted my spot at High School, but that was then. This is now. You don’t get to run in like a yellow-bellied toad and cost me a match. Not you, not your little SL*T, not nobody. But seeing as you’re obsessed with me, what say we have it out. Like men. At Gunfight at the Sportatorium.”

Rating: 49

The crowd, such as it is responded well to this and the fact they seemed to know the events and the wrestlers AND the story between them was a huge boost for me personally.

TAG TEAM MATCH: The Black Hill Warriors (Wild Red and Monteiro) vs. Notorious

In a decent match, Roger Monteiro and Billy Chase drew with Notorious in 10:04 when the referee lost control and stopped the match.

Rating: 37

Black Hill Warriors are a decent team, but they lack the drive and story of Notorious. But I didn’t want them buried before I’d even started.

INTERVIEW: Marv Ernest is stood with the muscular leader of The Cartel; James Diaz.

Marv – “Today’s guest is James Diaz.”

Diaz – “It’s pronounced ha-mez.”

Marv – “I’m sorry, James Diaz. So tell us Mr Diaz, what is going on with you and The Cartel. The crowds here in ASW haven’t been too happy with your actions recently.”

Diaz – “I couldn’t care less what they think. In fact I don’t care what you think. The Cartel are a brotherhood. We look out for one another, ever since we were kidz. Now we just doing it again.”

Marv – “But you must admit, The Wanted are a popular group.”

Diaz – “I ain’t admitting nothing. They just a bunch of punk hicks, like you and like everyone in this crowd.”

The crowd boo, and the suspiciously similar-sounding voice to Devastating Donny boo loudest. Diaz waves them away dismissively.

Rating: 28

SINGLES MATCH: Alistair Shufflebottom vs. James Diaz

In a decent match, James Diaz defeated Alistair Shufflebottom in 9:41 by pinfall with an Asian Thumb Spike.

Rating: 35

Decisive victory for the leader of The Cartel as he further establishes himself as a threat.

In a decent match, Brutus Milano defeated Zippy Deverell in 7:51 by submission with an Italian Backbreaker. Brutus Milano makes defence number one of the ASW World Heavyweight.

Rating: 30

Brutus’ lack of stamina was an issue for the stories we wanted to tell. But how do you broach that with the owner of the company you work for?

ANGLE: Slick Billy is out and he says that when he’s finished teaching that ‘not cool dude’ Tucker Maynard a lesson, he’s coming for Brutus’ title. He then invites the champ to sit at the announcers desk for the main event.

Rating: 51

SINGLES MATCH: Slick Billy Hayes vs. Tucker Maynard

In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Slick Billy Hayes defeated Tucker Maynard in 11:42 by pinfall with a Slick Trick following interference from Jack Pryde.

Rating: 39

OVERALL RATING: 39

Decent show all in all. More than anything these first few months were a learning curve. But for now, I had to think of a way to have a really hard conversation.

Next time on Texas Forever… We need to talk…

September 6, 2020

A group of misfits and fired employees attempt the impossible and take on New York… TEXAS FOREVER!

The night of the first show came in the blink of an eye. Our announce team of Marv Ernest and Joey Poison were prepped at their table and all the guys were in the locker room awaiting the ring of the bell and the first match. William Hayes, dressed in leather jacket we’d picked up from the thrift store and ring trucks which read ‘Slick Billy.’

“You ready William?”

“I sure am. By the way, I’ve been training with some of the young guys and I’ve got to say that Tucker Maynard kid has got it. I can’t tell you what ‘it’ is, but I can tell you he’s got it. I have no issues with you putting him over me sometime soon. It could help him?”

“That’s very thankless of you William, but I’ve got plans already for tonight.”

“No worries boss, break a leg.”

ASW One Night in Texas

Saturday, Week 4, January, 2020

Sportatorium, Fort Worth, Dallas, Texas

Attendance: 77

OPENING MATCH: ‘Prime Time’ Jack Pryde vs. Devastating Don

In a decent match, Jack Pryde defeated Devastating Don in 7:41 by disqualification after Don sat on his opponent and wouldn’t (couldn’t) get up to break the referee’s count.

Rating: 23

As promised Donny got himself the opening match and he did what he does best and accidentally cost himself a match because he’s so out of shape. Prime Time looked smooth as silk; and despite the tiny gathered crowd not knowing him, they started to respond to him by the end. Crowd enjoyed the match as a whole and it heated them up for later fights.

INTERVIEW: In a pre-recorded interview at the ASW Zone (the backstage interview area), Marv Earnest introduces Prime Time to the live studio audience (the rest of the locker room).

Prime Time – “I was born and raised in Minnesota… Texas and the ting about Minnesota… Texas is; it’s cold. So you have to learn how to heat up the place you’re in. And I, Prime Time Jack Pryde am here to heat things up.”

Marv Earnest – “It says here you were a standout High School footballer.”

Prime Time – “Yes I was.”

Marv - “That is until an injury ended his hopes of an NFL career. That must’ve hurt.”

Prime Time – “It did Marv, it did. I know what it’s like to be a championship quarterback. But I also know what it’s like to have your position ripped away from you. And then to be replaced, but someone who isn’t as good as you are.”

Marv – “You’re talking there about Tucker Maynard.”

Prime Time – “Yeah that’s him, and I hear he’s working around here too.”

Marv – “Could be a good chance to set the records straight; prove to everyone that you’ve always been better than him.”

Prime Time – “Exactly.”

Rating: 38

Interview was fine, but hopefully one day it wouldn’t be so obvious that our commentator was feeding story points to the rookie. Pryde was charismatic at least. Obviously just needed more experience.

TAG TEAM MATCH: Alistair Shufflebottom & Zippy Deverell vs. Notorious

In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Notorious defeated Alistair Shufflebottom and Zippy Deverell in 7:37 when Carlos Barrera pinned Alistair Shufflebottom with a Drop Off.

Rating: 34

Shufflebottom does his ‘job’ and Notorious get the win for The Cartel. We’d have to make sure not to bore the crowd with the same matches over and over, but if we were smart we could extend mini-feuds to keep the fires burning. Was it me or were the crowd getting louder?

INTERVIEW: Back in the ASW Zone with Marv Earnest and now we have Tucker Maynard wearing a letterman jacker and with a gorgeous blonde next to him.

Marv – “Welcome back to the Zone. Now we have Tucker Maynard joining us. Tucker, you’re a high school standout quarterback and someone pegged to join the NFL until you ‘changed your mind’ and joined us here in ASW. What brought about such a change?”

Maynard – “Good to be here Merv.”

Marv – “It’s Marv.”

Maynard – “Whatever. You’re right though, I was going to join the NFL. Probably as the number one pick and would likely have gone on to the Super Bowl. It’s just how Tuck rolls. But I decided to grace you all with my presence. Titles and trophies are only so good, sometimes you’ve just gotta trust yourself, and The Tuck always trusts himself.”

Marv – “We spoke to Prime Time Jack Pryde earlier and he mentioned you took his spot as quarterback.”

Maynard scoffs and rolls his eyes.

Maynard – “I didn’t take nothing. It was given to me. Coach said to me, he said ‘Tuck my boy, that no good useless Pryde is gone and I need you to save us. Will you save us, do it for me Tuck. For old Coachy.’ And frankly, when an old man begs, it’s uncomfortable so I just said yes. I’m really just a normal guy whose become a hero.”

Marv – “Ok then. And who do you have on your arm.”

Maynard – “This, you old perv, is Nicki an she’s my own personal cheerleader, ain’t that right honey?”

Nicki – “Sure am. Goooo Tuck!”

Maynard – “Adorable.”

Rating: 32

Good interview and Tuck and Nicki have this sort of natural chemistry. And now I had to make sure Donny didn’t rip off Tuck’s arms.

SINGLES MATCH: Bob Casey vs. Tucker Maynard

In a decent match, Tucker Maynard defeated Bob Casey in 13:24 by pinfall with a Third and Long (short-arm clothesline into a Rock Bottom).

Rating: 27

After such an impressive interview it made zero sense for Tucker not to get the win here HE could well be a major star for us down the line, but for now we trusted Casey with our diamond in the rough.

ANGLE: In the ring James Diaz and The Cartel are out dressed as cowboys. They pretend to shoot things with toy guns and mime rustling up some cattle. The crowd are not appreciative of their antics.

Rating: 39

Hey, I don’t know the level of these fans interests. It could be that they enjoy the pantomime elements. The only way we’d know for sure is if we tried.

SINGLES MATCH: Charlie Corner vs. James Diaz

In a decent match, James Diaz defeated Charlie Corner in 9:47 by pinfall with an Asian Thumb Spike.

Rating: 31

Simple victory for Diaz. Corner has all the tools, but is way to ‘green,’ which apparently means he needs experience. And what better experience than losing to the more established stars.

TAG TEAM MATCH: The Black Hill Warriors (Wild Red and Monteiro) vs. State of Destruction

In a decent match, State Of Destruction defeated Billy Chase and Roger Monteiro in 7:54 when BB Colossus pinned Roger Monteiro with a Spiked Powerbomb.

Rating: 32

God I just love State of Destruction. Sure they might be slow and have zero stamina, but the sheer look and impressive strength certainly has me convinced and we were sure the crowd would learn to be impressed by them too.

ASW TEXAS HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH: Cowboy Buck Winchester vs. Dustin Deuce

In a decent match, Cowboy Buck Winchester defeated Dustin Deuce in 9:48 by pinfall with a Neckbreaker. Cowboy Buck Winchester wins the ASW Texas Heavyweight title.

Rating: 38

I had it on good authority that these were two of our best singles performers, so we let them go for it and see what they could do. Plus, if you’re going to have a Texas Heavyweight Title, you gotta start with a cowboy. Right?

ASW WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH: Dead or Alive vs. The McWade Brothers

In a superb match, The McWade Brothers defeated Dead or Alive in 9:38 when Dallas McWade pinned Tex Tagan with a Murder On the Mountain. The McWade Brothers win the ASW World Tag Team titles.

Rating: 42

Dead or Alive were a great team with bags of potential and chemistry, but for our inaugural winners we wanted to make a splash. The McWade’s are arguably the most famous names on our entire roster and it would be good somewhere down the line to say that they were our first champions.

INTERVIEW: Back one final time to Marv Earnest who know has a leather jacket-wearing gentleman with him.

Marv – “It is my great pleasure to introduce to you all; Slick Billy Hayes. How are you Slick?””

Slick Billy – “I’m tree-mendous my sweet man. I am looking forward to getting out there and introducing this loyal Texas crowd to their new hero. Me, Slick Billy. After all you don’t want a New Yorker as your champion do you?”

Crowd (AKA our guys) all boo as invited.

Marv – “Well quite, Brutus Milano is a name better associated with the Big Apple than Texas Strong. This is a Texas-based promotion after all. You can tell by all the Cowboys and Indians running around the place.”

Marv looks to the camera for a moment, before returning his view to Slick Billy.

Slick Billy - “That’s right Mean Marv and tonight these fine, upstanding Texans are gonna see exactly what I’m made of. TEXAS FOREVER!”

One voice, which sounds a lot like Tucker Maynard yells ‘Texas FOREVER!’ in response.

Rating: 40

ASW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH: Slick Billy Hayes vs. Brutus Milano

In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Brutus Milano defeated Slick Billy Hayes in 10:20 by submission with an Italian Backbreaker after blatantly cheating. Brutus Milano wins the ASW World Heavyweight.

Rating: 40

I mean seriously though, were we really going to put the title on anyone else but the boss? I’m not mad.

OVERALL RATING: 39

I went to see Brutus after the show had finished. He was sweaty, but not as much as Donny. And more importantly he was smiling.

“We do good?”

“That was great,” he replied. “So good to get back out there doing what I do best. And now no-one can say I’m not World Champion Material. Even better I only lost $7k for the show. Awesome.”

“Is it?” I asked, thinking that was quite a lot to lose.

“You gotta spend money to make money,” he replied.

“Good to know.”

“So let’s have another show next month I think, over to you Mr Booker.”

Next time on Texas Forever… More shows, give me ALL THE SHOWS!!!!...

September 6, 2020

Here’s the link to the new diary, which has a similar format if it appeals.

http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=549808

September 6, 2020

I hope this isn’t the end

Just parking this for the moment as I have run out of creative juices somewhat for NYCW. So switching focus to an anti-NYCW diary, but will likely come back to this one in a bit.

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