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<p>Just an idea that could work off the common desire to 'bring back searching for Decent In-Ring Workers'.</p><p> </p><p> Could we maybe have search templates that we can save? So we can set up a search once, and save it for later use? There's a fair amount of blank space in that GUI that would allow for it to be added.</p>

Last we heard, all TEW were written in VB6. VB6 DOES have the png limitation, so it's a good guess that this one is as well.

<p>Just playing around with SWF, I came across something I haven't seen (never played a big enough company in 2016, so, grain of salt here)...not being able to negotiate a new media contract because I have contracts with too many companies.</p><p> </p><p> That feels supremely (pun intended) unrealistic. So right now, I have a contract with a company with coverage in US, Canada, and Mexico to show my TV shows. I have a contract with a company in Canada, another in the US, and another in Mexico to show my PPVs.</p><p> </p><p> Thought I'd try to stretch out and see if I can't get a broadcaster in UK, but I'm at my limit.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> By my thought, if we're going to limit the number of broadcasting deals, we have to be able to have AT LEAST 2 per game area active, so that we can get a TV and an Event deal in every region.</p>

This looks so good...now I want it.

Incredible Public Onslaught 2029 <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"> http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/Events/Incredible%20Public%20Onslaught.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg Incredible Public Onslaught 2029 Sat/4/Jan/2029 Greenback Arena in Tri State, 7500 in attendance Preshow Riley McManus defeated Ultimate Phoenix II © Isabel Duran & Shadrach defeated Unlimited Violence (C-) <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Amber Allen -vs- War Diaz <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Quarterfinals We kick off the show with a great match. Allen and War showcase some decent chemistry, and play off each other really well. There's lots of offense, and the crowd really starts getting into it. War looks like he might have the match in the bag, but Allen slides out of a Sun Tsu Spike attempt, and starts working on War's legs. She gets the bigger man off his feet and down to the ground, and is able to cap it off with a Northern Lights Suplex, giving her a bit of an upset in the opening match. Winner by Pinfall: Amber Allen </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:23 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Freddy Huggins </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Huggins is backstage, where he is asked about his chances in the Openweight Championship match. He says that chance is out the window. He is guaranteed to walk away with the title. Roger Reed, Cali Slick? They're competent enough wrestlers for this little place...but Freddy is from the big leagues. He's got what it takes to be champion anywhere in the world. And this? This is nothing. The match tonight is purely a formality, and when it's over, Huggins will walk out the champion. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"> Joaquin Sanchez w/ Rich Money -vs- Famine Faith <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Quarterfinals This is not a horrible match, but Famine seemed distracted through most of it, and mostly just went through the motions. Sanchez managed a bit of offense, using his size advantage to great effect, but Famine would kick out of the two pinning attempts, and turn the action around with a well timed thumb to the eye. From there, he quickly gained momentum, and when he capped it off with a Descent Into Darkness, it seemed like it was an inevitable outcome. Winner by Pinfall: Famine Faith </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 12:23 Rating D</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 2px solid #eee8aa; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shooting Star Perez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Shooting Star Perez -vs- The Revelation © <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> W$W Blue Chip Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Blue%20Chip.jpg Revelation comes to the ring seeming a bit put out that he has to defend his title here tonight. Perez, for his part, gets an early start, but Revelation is able to blunt his offense fairly quickly and ground the luchadore. With a quick sequence of holds and throws, Revelation puts Perez to pasture, eventually locking on the Seventh Seal for the instant tap out. Winner by Submission: The Revelation The Revelation makes his 1st defense of the W$W Blue Chip Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 6:47 Rating D</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shooting Star Perez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Revelation, Shooting Star Perez </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Revelation gets tired of celebrating, and notices that Perez had gotten back to his feet. He immediately turns and runs him over again, kicking him while he was down before locking on the Seventh Seal again. Perez screams in agony and desperately taps as the referee tries to pull Revelation off of him. Once security comes running to the ring, Revelation finally lets go, and backs up the ramp holding the title belt high. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating E+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Plague Ryland -vs- Ross Henry <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Quarterfinals This was a good match that maybe went a little too long. Plague and Henry matched up well, and there was plenty of back and forth action, but both men were getting tired before it ended -- which doesn't bode well for the winner having possibly two more matches tonight. As the match passed the fifteen minute mark, however, the announcers were able to talk about the fact that this would have been a draw in the round robin, but there are no time limits here tonight...so Henry can't be hurt by the bell tonight. It isn't long after that that he is finally able to catch Plague and get him up to hit the Earthquake Powerslam, advancing Henry in the tournament. Winner by Pinfall: Ross Henry </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 15:59 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Micheal Savage </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Savage is backstage. He says that he's been looking forward to this match for a month. Fortunately for him, the brackets worked out that Lomas is his first opponent tonight. Savage wants his win back from Christmas Crash, and he's going to take it. Lomas is about to get Savaged. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Lightning Lomas -vs- Micheal Savage <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Quarterfinals Another match that would have gone to a time limit draw in the round robin, this was nevertheless a fun watch. Unfortunately, it seemed that both Savage and Lomas were a bit off their game in this matchup; something in the water perhaps? It was a good match that had Lomas getting much more offense than Savage would have liked, even planting Savage with the Thunder Struck once. Savage was able to roll out of the ring before Lomas could make the cover, however, and survived to fight some more. The back and forth continued, but after getting hit by Lomas' finisher, Savage seemed to find another gear, and Lomas was hard pressed just to keep up with him. And then, just to try to keep his feet. A couple more minutes of the savage aggression resulted in a Locked Hate Demolisher, and Lomas' tournament hopes disappeared. Winner by Pinfall: Micheal Savage </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 20:45 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Lightning Lomas, Micheal Savage </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Savage celebrates his victory in the ring as Lomas slowly pushes his way to his feet. He makes his way over to Savage and holds out his hand to offer a handshake. Savage looks at the hand, stares down Lomas with a death glare, before batting the hand away and rolling out of the ring. Lomas looks at the retreating figure with a touch of apprehension, as the announcers say the issues between these two men are obviously not over yet. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane Windham.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Blue Phantom.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Showtime -vs- The Next Big Things <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick Lindland.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> This is potentially a number one contenders matchup, though neither W$W officials nor the Tag Team champions have said anything of yet to make it official. This turns out to be a pretty good match, with Showtime keeping up with TNBT for most of the offense. Neither team is able to isolate a member of the other to wear them down effectively, leaving quick tags on both sides with some fast and furious offense that gives nobody any momentum. That is, until around the ten minute mark, when a low bridge sent Blue Phantom out of the ring. Lindland went inside to confer with Aroma, the active man, which unfortunately drew the referee's attention; this let Plague and War come out of the shadows and attack Showtime, leaving Phantom a crumpled heap outside the ring, and Windham rolled inside the ring just as devastated. Apocalypse quickly vanishes, and when the referee restores order with Lindland getting back out of the ring, nobody was the wiser. Aroma looked around confused at the seemingly unconcious Windham laying in the ring, but as he hadn't seen the attack he went back on the offense. A couple moments later, the Cracked Facebreaker gave his team the somewhat tainted victory. Winners by Pinfall: The Next Big Things </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:56 Rating C+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Roger Reed </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Reed is being interviewed backstage. He says that tonight, there's one thing, and one thing only, on his mind. And that is how to walk out of Greenback Arena here tonight as the W$W Openweight Champion. Huggins may have the pedigree and the history of big contracts in big companies...but he's not there anymore. The big companies no longer want him. Slick's on his first championship, and had to luck out with the clock to earn it. With Henry focused on the tournament, that leaves the door wide open, and there's only one person who is going to walk through it. Roger Reed. It is time for a new champion, a real champion. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Famine Faith -vs- Ross Henry <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Semifinals The semifinals begin with this bit of a blast from the past. Famine and Henry lock up and start trading offense, but Famine continues to look distracted as he did in his first match. Henry is obviously still a bit fatigued from his first incredibly long match, and Famine is able to take advantage of that, but after putting Henry down with a painful looking DDT, Famine doesn't bother to cover. He just stares down at Henry before rolling out of the ring. He walks around the ring for a while, looking like he was talking to himself. Finally, he nods, as if he had come to a decision. Henry was just getting back to his feet, so Famine takes his time. He grabs a steel chair, folds it, tests it, and rolls back into the ring. The referee is yelling at him, but Famine just stares him down and plants the chair on Henry's head, dropping the former Openweight Champion to the ground in a heap. As the bell rings, Famine raises the chair in victory, an evil smile rolling across his face. Winner by Disqualification: Ross Henry </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 7:47 Rating D</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Apocalypse, Ross Henry, Rich Money </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Famine brings the chair down on Henry's back once more, and he is quickly joined by the rest of Apocalypse. They spend a little bit of time kicking Henry while he's down before Money's music hits, and the boss comes out to the ramp with fury on his face. He has a microphone and asks what the hell Apocalypse thinks they're doing. The rules were clear -- anyone who interferes spends a month out of action. Famine interrupts him and says that yes, the rules were clear. But the match was over, so what he and his companions have done was perfectly justified. But there's more. They'll keep doing this, unless Money gives them what they want. Famine knows that Money wants this tournament to go ahead. He knows that there's an Openweight title match to fight still. But none of that is going to happen unless Money agrees to Famine's terms. Those terms are simple...Famine has realized that this whole tournament, the Buy-In Tournament, is a waste of time. Why try to earn a called shot when there's an Openweight title match here tonight? Henry is no longer the champion, so Famine is again eligible to fight for the title. So, plain and simple. Money adds Famine Faith to the W$W Openweight Championship match tonight...or Apocalypse stays in the ring, keeps beating on Henry, and this show ends here and now. Money looks supremely frustrated. He obviously doesn't want to give Apocalypse anything. But as War and Plague pick up Henry and set him up for a Bubonic Bomb, he capitulates. He says that it's fine. Famine's in the match, which is now a fatal four-way. Just...don't hurt the competitors in the tournament any more. Famine smiles and says that's all he wanted. Apocalypse joins hands in celebration, and walk out of the ringside area as Money fumes on the ramp. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Amber Allen -vs- Micheal Savage <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Semifinals Allen and Savage both come into this match with the knowledge that whoever wins this will go on to face a beaten and exhausted Ross Henry for the tournament championship and the called shot that accompanies it. And they act accordingly, with both of them out of the gate in a fast paced and highly aggressive match. Allen is riding the underdog wave, and makes use of Savage's less rested state, bringing the big man down and working him over to try to reduce his effectiveness even more. But when she tries for the Northern Lights Suplex, he literally powers out of the move, sending Allen out of the ring. Savage is visibly done with his opponent, and he drags her back into the ring by her hair (earning an adominshment from the referee), and hits two powerbombs and a choke slam before planting her for good with the Locked Hate Demolisher. Savage advances to the finals to face off against Ross Henry. Winner by Pinfall: Micheal Savage </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 12:19 Rating B-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Cali Slick </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Slick is backstage before the title match. He says that he came in tonight knowing that the champion's advantage was gone. Slick doesn't need to be pinned or submitted to lose his title. Freddy Huggins can pin Roger Reed, or Reed can tap out Huggins. He knows this, and he's ready for the fight. He's confident he's going to come out on top. But now there's this curve ball. The title match is no longer a triple threat like he's called for and planned for. Now, it's a fatal four way. Famine Faith is joining in the crowd. And now, Slick is at even more of a disadvantage. Or is he? See, the way Slick sees it, there's now three other men in the ring that can go down to the Slick-Back...and Famine's already gone through two other matches tonight. Huggins is entirely too over-confident. And Reed...Reed doesn't believe in Slick. He's the ultimate underdog here tonight. And everyone knows that in these times, the underdog can surprise you. Stay tuned. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 2px solid #eee8aa; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Freddy Huggins -vs- Roger Reed -vs- Famine Faith -vs- Cali Slick © <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> W$W Openweight Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Openweight.jpg As the four men jockey for position before the opening bell, it becomes clear that Slick, Reed, and Huggins have all painted a target on the more fatigued Famine Faith. But when the bell actually rings, Famine quickly rolls out of the ring, and grabs a chair. Realizing that he can use it as a weapon all he wants in this fight, the trio take the better part of valor and turn on each other. While they trade moves in the ring, Famine stalks around the ring outside, watching for his moment. The first one comes when Huggins is sent outside by a double-team move between Reed and Slick; Famine quickly closes on him and sends him into the ring steps before returning his attention to the ring. When Reed gets Slick down in a pinning attempt, Famine quickly slides in, breaks up the pin, and is back out of the ring before Reed can grab him. The match progresses in this way. Famine stalks the outside, taking pains to further hurt anyone sent outside while keeping the others away from him with threats of weaponry and violence, while preventing any pinfalls or submissions on the inside. Slick is the first to get annoyed by this, and after planting Huggins with a Slick-Back, he goes for the cover but immediately gets back up to cut Famine off at the pass. Unfortunately for him, Famine rolled right back out, but the distraction was enough for Reed to press an attack. Famine plays to the crowd, pointing to his head showing his superiour intelligence as the fight continues. The ending comes with a fast run of moves. Huggins hit's Reed with the Huggins Kiss, but before he can make the pinfall, Slick catches him with the Slick-Back. Slick goes for the cover as Famine starts to slide in the ring, but Reed is up already, and Reed plants him with a Stealth Crusher. But before HE can make the cover, Famine had climbed the turnbuckle, and Reed is absolutely leveled by a Descent Into Darkness. With Huggins and Slick both recovering, Famine holds on to Reed and gets the 1-2-3. Winner by Pinfall: Famine Faith Famine Faith wins the W$W Openweight Championship for the 2nd time </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 18:29 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 2px solid #eee8aa; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry -vs- Micheal Savage <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Finals of the 2029 Buy-In Tournament The announcers put over the fact that this fight is in fact a rematch of the finals from the 2027 Buy-In Tournament. In that match, Henry came out on top, but he wasn't eligible to be in the tournament last year as he was the Openweight Champion at the time. Both of these men come into this match already fatigued from earlier matches, and it definitely hurts the match some, but I think it came out decent nonetheless. Henry plays up his earlier beatdown, and though he gets in some good offense, it's obvious that Savage is the fresher man here in this match. That said, when Savage goes for the Locked Hate Demolisher, and Henry is able to turn it into an Earthquake Powerslam, the crowd goes absolutely crazy. Unfortunately for Henry, he collapses in a heap after hitting the move, and is competely unable to make the cover. Both men get to their feet at around the same time, and start trading punches, and it's Savage who comes out on top of that exchange. He whips Henry into the ring ropes, and this time when he goes for the Locked Hate Demolisher, it hits, and Henry is just too exhausted to kick out. Savage appears to be equally exhausted, but is your winner of the 2029 Buy-In Tournament. Winner by Pinfall: Micheal Savage Micheal Savage wins the Buy-In Tournament for the 1st time </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:34 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts OK. So. The tournament bracket actually ended up going exactly how I had planned. Everyone who I originally had winning won, and Savage was my planned winner. What did end up changing from my initial thought was the whole Apocalypse angle. I knew I wanted Famine into the title picture right away, and I was thinking that he was going to lose the tournament and then try to insert himself, but it just didn't feel right. Especially with War and Plague both losing their first round matches, it felt like Apocalypse looked weak, and so soon after their 'recentering' that didn't feel right. Then, I realized...why would he wait until February? There's a title match right here tonight...and I could totally see him putting himself in there. He wouldn't give it up against Sanchez (though I *did* consider that), but choosing to lose against Henry, and use him as an example and hostage? That works. That also gives Henry an excuse, a reason for losing the finals that gives him a real loss (really, only his third singles loss in W$W) while still keeping him looking good. It felt right, so that's what happened. And to keep up with Apocalypse looking strong, Famine comes out with the title. I wasn't really happy with Slick losing on his first defense, but he can have a bit of a back and forth with Famine now, and that story can last some time. All in all, I'm pleased with the booking here. Final Rating: C- </div>

Looking back over my memories of wrestling, there's one moment, very early, that sticks in my head. I'm not sure it's my favorite, but it's a story moment from when I was in middle school that was shocking, and from what I recall actually really made me pay attention to pro wrestling for maybe the first real time ever. I mean, sure, I'd paid enough attention that I knew this was a shock. But it wasn't something I really cared that much about. The moment was when some random jobber, some nobody, came onto whatever WWF show was airing at the time (I don't remember what it was) and stole a pin, beat Razor Ramon clean in the ring. Yes, Sean Waltman defeating Razor Ramon is what got me into wrestling, and is the moment I remember most clearly.

Preview for IPO 2029 INCREDIBLE PUBLIC ONSLAUGHT 2029 PREVIEW W$W returns to Greenback Arena to finish their annual Buy-In Tournament with a bang. The Round-Robin has completed, and the top two in every group has advanced to a single elimination bracket, which can be seen below. Right from the start, we have some incredible matchups, as Micheal Savage and Lightning Lomas meet again -- Savage is undefeated thus far in the tournament, but Lomas got a shock win against him at Christmas Chaos. Ross Henry tries to return to form, but he is taking on Plague Ryland, one of three members of Apocalypse who start out this bracket. The others are Famine Faith, who faces off against Rich Money's client Joaquin Sanchez; and War Diaz, who must face the gifted technical wrestler and W$W Tag Team co-champion Amber Allen. <table cellspacing="0"><tr><td width="175" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"> A1- Famine Faith</td><td width="175" ></td><td width="175" rowspan="3"></td><td width="175" rowspan="7"></td><td width="175" rowspan="15"></td><tr><td width="175" style="border-right:2px solid black"></td><td width="175" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"> </td></tr> <tr><td width="175" style="border-right: 2px solid black;border-bottom: 2px solid black;"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> D2 - Joaquin Sanchez</td><td width="175" rowspan="3" style="border-right:2px solid"></td></tr><tr><td width="175" ></td><td width="175" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"> </td></tr><tr><td width="175" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"> C2 - Plague Ryland</td><td width="175" rowspan="7" style="border-right:2px solid black"></td></tr><tr><td width="175" style="border-right:2px solid black"></td><td width="175" style="border-bottom:2px solid black;border-right:2px solid black"> </td></tr><tr><td width="175" style="border-right: 2px solid black;border-bottom:2px solid black"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> B1 - Ross Henry</td><td width="175" rowspan="3"></td></tr><tr><td width="175" ></td><td width="175" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"> </td></tr><tr><td width="175" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> C1 - Micheal Savage</td><td width="175" rowspan="15"></td></tr><tr><td width="175" style="border-right:2px solid black"></td><td width="175" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"> </td></tr><tr><td width="175" style="border-right: 2px solid black;border-bottom:2px solid black"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"> A2 - Lightning Lomas</td><td width="175" rowspan="3" style="border-right:2px solid"></td></tr><tr><td width="175" ></td><td width="175" style="border-bottom:2px solid black;border-right:2px solid black"> </td></tr><tr><td width="175" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> B2 - Amber Allen</td><td width="175" rowspan="7"></td></tr><tr><td width="175" style="border-right:2px solid black"></td><td width="175" style="border-bottom:2px solid black;border-right:2px solid black"> </td></tr><tr><td width="175" style="border-right: 2px solid black;border-bottom:2px solid black"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"> D1 - War Diaz</td><td width="175" rowspan="3"></td></tr></table> And that's not all! The huge matches continue as Showtime's challenge to The Next Big Things to determine who the Tag Team #1 Contenders will be promises to be an incredible and exciting match. And we have two belts up for grabs as well. First, Apocalypse's final member and only title holder at the moment, The Revelation, is defending his Blue Chip Championship against Shooting Star Perez. Perez is an incredibly gifted youngster who just may surprise the veteran Revelation. Then Cali Slick defends his Openweight belt against not one but two men as both Roger Reed and Freddy Huggins try to lay their claim on the gold. Slick doesn't even have to be involved in the decision to lose his belt, and this is a matchup he decided on himself. Lots on the line, so be sure to catch it on your local streaming service. Card for Incredible Public Onslaught 2029 Showtime vs The Next Big Things Buy-In Quarterfinal: Famine Faith vs Joaquin Sanchez Buy-In Quarterfinal: Plague Ryland vs Ross Henry Buy-In Quarterfinal: Micheal Savage vs Lightning Lomas Buy-In Quarterfinal: Amber Allen vs War Diaz Shooting Star Perez vs The Revelation © for the Blue Chip Championship Buy-In Semifinal: Famine/Sanchez vs Plague/Henry Buy-In Semifinal: Savage/Lomas vs Allen/War Roger Reed vs Freddy Huggins vs Cali Slick © for the Openweight Championship Buy-In Finals: Famine/Sanchez/Plague/Henry vs Savage/Lomas/Allen/War

Public Relations 55 <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"> http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/Events/Public%20Relations.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg Public Relations 55 Thu/4/Jan/2029 New England, 3600 in attendance <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Riley McManus -vs- Kenneth Caine <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Group C Match A good start to the last show of the round robin. Caine has already been eliminated and is trying to play spoiler; McManus has to win and win quickly and get help later in the evening to be able to advance. As such, he comes out of the bell fast and furious, really taking the fight to Caine. But the high pace causes him to make mistakes, and bit by bit, Caine is able to turn those mistakes against McManus. This turns into a full momentum shift, and finally, the Lion Knee gives Caine the victory to avoid the shutout. Winner by Pinfall: Kenneth Caine </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 7:21 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Jillian Jarvis -vs- The Revelation <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Group B Match This is the final match of group B, and Jarvis finds herself in the same position as McManus one match ago. She tries a slower, more methodical approach, but that plays into Revelation's strengths as well. Even worse, he's more stealthy when it comes to taking shortcuts, and a couple of thumbs to the eye early on give him a huge advantage, and it's one that Jarvis is never able to overcome. Revelation eventually locks her in the Seventh Seal, earning himself a victory and cementing his group's standings with her on the outside of the bracket. This was easily one of Revelations biggest wins in his career here in W$W as well, and he looks supremely satisfied as the bell rings. Winner by Submission: The Revelation </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 10:13 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Rich Money </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> We cut backstage to Money's office, where a monitor to one side is showing the end of the Jarvis/Revelation match. Money says that since Revelation is out of the bracket at IPO and he's the Blue Chip Champion, he should be defending that belt. But, Money isn't going to make it too difficult of a test--after all, he's just been through three grueling matches in four weeks. So, at IPO, The Revelation will be defending the Blue Chip Championship against Shooting Star Perez. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating D</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Shawn Orton -vs- Isabel Duran <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel Duran.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Group D Match Group D is the most open coming into this matchup, but coming into this match, these two competitors are on the outside looking in thanks to tiebreakers. That said, a win here for either competitor guarantees they will advance, while a draw eliminates Duran and forces Orton to wait for the other group match later tonight. There were high stakes, and both competitors took this match very seriously. There was a long feeling out process before they finally kicked things into high gear around the 5 minute mark. From there, they traded offense in fast and furious exchanges that would more often than not leave both competitors gasping for air on opposite sides of the ring. Once the ten minute mark passed, they started trying for pins that wouldn't work, and around thirteen minutes both of them started trying anything to get it to stick. It didn't matter, though, because we hit the fifteen minute mark without a pinfall or submission, forcing everyone to wait until the next match to figure out who would complete the Group D bracket. Time Limit Draw </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 15:00 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"> War Diaz -vs- Joaquin Sanchez w/ Rich Money <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin Sanchez.jpg" height="75" width="75"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Group D Match With the draw in the previous match, War and Sanchez are both in the situation that they just have to avoid a loss to advance in the tournament. In fact, there seems to be a bit of an argument between Money and Sanchez at the outset as Money is trying to convince Sanchez to try for that route, but Sanchez want's the first place spot instead. War makes the argument moot by betting bored of waiting and starting the action, and from there, it's on. These two large men brawl all over the ringside area, where War finds himself at an unaccustomed size and strength disadvantage, and Sanchez quite often makes him pay. Numerous times one man or the other has to break the referee's count as much of this fight takes place outside the ring, but around the twelve minute mark they make it back in. The finish itself is quite spectacular, all things considered, as War hits the Sun Tzu Spike whilst Sanchez has him up for a vertical suplex. The move practically knocks Sanchez out, but he doesn't lose his grip on War until they've hit the ground, making War take the full brunt of the suplex. With both men down on the ground, the referee starts his ten count, only to have the bell ring for the time limit draw. This gives both men an advancement, with War claiming the #1 spot due to tiebreakers. Time Limit Draw </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 15:00 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Cali Slick </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Slick is backstage, where he's asked if he has decided what he's going to do about the Openweight title situation. He says that he's given it a lot of thought, and he ran it past the boss to be sure...and at IPO 2029, Slick will be defending his W$W Openweight Championship against Freddy Huggins...AND Roger Reed, in a Triple Threat match. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating B-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Micheal Savage -vs- Plague Ryland <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Group C Match With McManus' loss earlier, both of these men have already advanced to the single-elimination bracket at IPO, but the easier draw and bragging rights still rests on who can win this match. And what a match it is -- quite literally W$W's best match in over a year. These two had great chemistry, and really played off each other with every move. They seemed to know what the other was thinking almost without thought, and it made for an incredible match to watch. Plague did a great job of keeping Savage on the defensive, and using his own underhanded tactics and deceptive speed to keep Savage off balance. That is, until he didn't. Savage exploded out of the corner with an incredible spear, and took full control almost instantly, eventually almost knocking Plague out with a huge Locked Hate Demolisher for the victory and clean sweep of his group. Winner by Pinfall: Micheal Savage </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 10:55 Rating B-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Famine Faith -vs- Lightning Lomas <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Group A Match And the round robin ends where it began, with a Group A match. Lomas and Famine have both guaranteed an advance, but this renewal of their recent rivalry would give the winner incredible bragging rights. Lomas came out on the top of their fued, and that obviously didn't sit well with Famine, who game out with an intensity we haven't seen from him for a while. The first seven or eight minutes of the match was all Famine, as he absolutely dominated Lomas and it looked like he was going to cruise to an easy win. But then, Lomas kicked out of a fairly typical pinfall. Then, Famine hit him with a Faith Falls Eternal, and Lomas kicked out of that. That was followed up with a Descent Into Darkness, but Lomas got out of the way, and managed to go on the attack for the first time. Famine was dazed from the missed move, and Lomas got some good hits in, eventually hitting the Thunder Struck...but he was too exhausted to even crawl over to Famine to make the cover. When both men got back to their feet, they started trading blows, and Famine managed to back Lomas into the corner...only for the bell to ring ending the match. This technically put Famine on top, as he earns the #1 spot in the group, but neither man looked truly satisfied with the outcome. Time Limit Draw </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 15:00 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> Postshow Cali Slick & Ross Henry defeated Roger Reed & Freddy Huggins (D) </div> Final Thoughts Ok. So. Thoughts on the tournament as a whole. It took me a while to get a schedule that worked and got six matches on every show while not overbooking anyone. It didn't help that there were certain matches that I wanted to main event every show, and I wanted to start with Pennyworth/Shadrach and end with Famine/Lomas. I finally just made a set of generic matchups, mixed and matched them, and then assigned the workers based on which show I wanted their group to main event. With the wins/losses decided previous to that, I think it made for some awkward shows -- this one, for instance, had three draws. I also think I leaned on the draws a little too much, but that single point was useful to shift standings a little. It also worked out that the winning tiebreakers for Group, where I wanted Duran to have a good showing but not win, and War and Sanchez to advance, ended up being on the same show. To add to all of that, with six matches for the tournament on each show, and up to 17 minutes taken up for each one in 90 minute shows...well, that didn't leave a lot of time to build up anything else. I managed to shoehorn in a couple things, but it was all done in basically verbal segments for the most part. Some things that might have worked better would be 10 minute matches instead of fifteen; that would give up to 30 more minutes per show (and that's another match or two) and make the time limit draws more in line with what we've done previously. To top that all off, I haven't yet simmed IPO, and I'm second guessing myself on the bracket results. I know where I want a couple of stories to go, and I'm not sure the bracket I was planning works the best for that. Guess I'll figure it out soon. Tournament Final Group Standings GROUP A: 1. Famine (2-0-1, 5 Points, 16:28 Win time) 2. Lomas (1-0-2, 4 Points, 5:48 Win time) 3. Pennyworth (1-1-1, 3 Points, 8:18 Win time) 4. Shadrach (0-3-0, 0 Points) Group B: 1. Henry (1-0-2, 4 Points, 8:06 Win time) 2. Allen (1-0-2, 4 Points, 10:02 Win time) 3. Revelation (1-2-0, 2 Points, 10:13 Win time) 4. Jarvis (0-1-2, 2 Points) Group C: 1. Savage (3-0-0, 4 Points, 31:03 Win time) 2. Plague (1-1-1, 3 Points, 11:21 Win time) 3. Caine (1-2-0, 2 Points, 7:21 Win time) 4. McManus (0-2-1, 1 Point) Group D: 1. War (1-1-1, 3 Points, 6:24 Win time) 2. Sanchez (1-1-1, 3 Points, 8:16 Win time) 3. Orton (1-1-1, 3 Points, 10:54 Win time) 4. Duran (1-1-1, 3 Points, 12:42 Win time) Final Rating: C </div>

I don't want it to HAVE to be full screen...but I'd certainly like the option.

<p>Public Relations 54</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"></p><p> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg</span><span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Events/Public%20Relations.jpg</span><span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg</span></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;">Public Relations 54</span></p><p> Thu/3/Jan/2029</p><p> North Carolina Biker Bar in Mid Atlantic, 2000 in attendance</p><p> </p><p> <em>Preshow</em></p><p><em> Showtime defeated Unlimited Violence (C-)</em></p><p><em> Jason Thunder defeated Ultimate Phoenix II (D+)</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague</a> Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Plague Ryland</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Kenneth Caine</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth</a> Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Buy-In Tournament Group C Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> Not a horrible start to the main show. Plague and Caine put on a show that the North Carolina crowd ate up, giving them a rocking good time. Caine looks pretty strong, seemingly gaining confidence as the match goes on...and then Plague hits a Bring Out Your Dead (a new move he debuts here; essentially a top-rope destroyer) that absolutely lays Caine out. This victory puts Caine at least 3 points down with only one match left, and eliminates him from the tournament.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Plague Ryland</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 11:21</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali</a> Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger</a> Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Cali Slick, Roger Reed</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Cali Slick is backstage. In a purely improvised segment, he rails on Freddy Huggins, talking about the gall he has to attack the champion. Slick was already thinking about which challenge to accept. And then, Huggins had to go and attack him. Slick can't let that stand. In fact, he's here, right now, to tell everyone...and he pauses as Roger Reed steps into view. Reed asks him what he's thinking. Says that Slick better not be thinking what Reed thinks he is. Because if he is...Reed isn't going to be able to let that go. Slick thinks for a moment, and turns back to the camera, and says that he's here to tell everyone that...that he's still trying to decide which challenger would make for the better match. He walks off holding his shoulder, where Huggins focused his attack a week ago. Reed stares after him for a moment, before walking out the other direction.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber</a> Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Amber Allen</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> The Revelation</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The</a> Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Buy-In Tournament Group B Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> This was a nice technical affair, with Allen and Revelation both falling back on their extensive backgrounds. The crowd got behind it, perhaps more than I was expecting. Revelation fed off the crowd that's been watching him for years, and came out of this match looking really good, and at one point locked on the Seventh Seal, but Allen managed to get one foot under the ropes to force the break. Not too long afterwards, Allen reversed the momentum, and soon after hit the Northern Lights Suplex for the win -- and managing to eliminate Revelation from the overall tournament, as he can no longer reach the top 2 in his group.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Amber Allen</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 10:02</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning</a> Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Lightning Lomas</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Shadrach</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shadrach.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shadrach.jpg"</a> height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Buy-In Tournament Group A Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> Shadrach is the third competitor officially eliminated in a short match. He looks decent here, but the superior experience of Lomas shines through, and Lomas hits an Exploder for the relatively easy victory.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Lightning Lomas</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 5:48</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy</a> Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger</a> Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Freddy Huggins, Roger Reed</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Huggins is seen backstage, and he slams into a locker room where we see Roger Reed relaxing. Huggins demands to know what the hell Reed was thinking, and the two of them get face to face. Reed says that he's got the seniority here, and yeah, Huggins has seen the big leagues and been around the block a time or two, but here in W$W he hasn't earned shit, let alone a title shot. Huggins gets visibly pissed off, and starts attacking Reed, but before the two of them can really get into it, they're physically separated by a host of backstage staff.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard</a> Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich</a> Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Richard Pennyworth III w/ Rich Money</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Famine Faith</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine</a> Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Buy-In Tournament Group A Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> This match did not go quite as I had hoped. Everything was in place, both competitors did a good job, and Money was great at ringside (even getting involved once or twice despite his own prohibition against such tactics). But something about it just didn't go as planned. It was good enough, but it wasn't the top-level match I'd hoped it would be. Famine earns the victory, using his newly revamped Leap of Faith, now named the Descent Into Darkness, which was just enough to put Pennyworth down for three to Money's dismay. And though the points indicate Pennyworth still has a shot, he has already lost the tiebreaker to Lomas, so he is now eliminated from Group A, leaving Famine and Lomas to advance to IPO2029.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Famine Faith</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 11:38</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane</a> Windham.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Blue" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Blue</a> Phantom.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike</a> Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick</a> Lindland.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Showtime, The Next Big Things</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Showtime has sought out The Next Big Things backstage. They say that they understand TNBT has asked for a rematch for the W$W Tag Team Champions, but considering the champs haven't answered yet, Showtime has a proposal for them. The Next Big Things versus Showtime at IPO2029. Winner gets to challenge the tag champs first. Aroma and Lindland look at each other, then back at Showtime, and accept the match.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross</a> Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ross Henry</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Jillian Jarvis</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian</a> Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Buy-In Tournament Group B Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> Once again, a match that didn't quite reach the potential I thought it had, Henry and Jarvis put on a good show nonetheless. Unfortunately for Henry, he is frustrated by the clock yet again, as the fifteen minutes finish just as he is lifting Jarvis up for the Earthquake Powerslam. He shakes his head in disgust before dropping her on the ground and walking out.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Time Limit Draw</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 15:00</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War</a> Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>War Diaz</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Shawn Orton</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn</a> Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Buy-In Tournament Group D Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> And in a third straight match that didn't meet my expectations, this one was fast paced, and Orton just couldn't keep up. He seemed lost more than once, and was definitely tiring by the time the match ended. Both men looked ok, with War coming out looking a little bit better -- but looking better didn't translate to a win, as Orton caught him by surprise with a Winning Palm Strike that did, indeed, earn Orton the win. War was back on his feet moments after the match ended looking pissed, but he just stared down at Orton, seeming to consider something before he walked out nodding to himself.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Shawn Orton</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 10:54</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Thoughts</strong></p><p> Ok. So, disappointing second half of the show. The matches just didn't seem to go as I'd hoped. We've got some eliminations, some confirmations, and one show left in the round robin. Here's looking forward to a good one.</p><p> </p><p> <em>Tournament Standings</em></p><p> GROUP A:</p><p> 1. Famine (2-0-0, 4 Points, 16:28 Win time, Advancing)</p><p> 2. Lomas (1-0-1, 3 Points, 5:48 Win time, Advancing)</p><p> 3. Pennyworth (1-1-1, 3 Points, 8:18 Win time, Eliminated by Tiebreaker)</p><p> 4. Shadrach (0-3-0, 0 Points, Eliminated by Points)</p><p> </p><p> Group B:</p><p> 1. Henry (1-0-2, 4 Points, 8:06 Win time)</p><p> 2. Allen (1-0-2, 4 Points, 10:02 Win time)</p><p> 3. Jarvis (0-0-2, 2 Points)</p><p> 4. Revelation (0-2-0, 0 Points, Eliminated by Points)</p><p> </p><p> Group C:</p><p> 1. Savage (2-0-0, 4 Points, 20:08 Win time, Advancing)</p><p> 2. Plague (1-0-1, 3 Points, 11:21 Win time)</p><p> 3. McManus (0-1-1, 1 Point)</p><p> 4. Caine (0-2-0, 0 Points, Eliminated by Points)</p><p> </p><p> Group D:</p><p> 1. War (1-1-0, 2 Points, 6:24 Win time)</p><p> 2. Sanchez (1-1-0, 2 Points, 8:16 Win time)</p><p> 3. Orton (1-1-0, 2 Points, 10:54 Win time)</p><p> 4. Duran (1-1-0, 2 Points, 12:42 Win time)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tournament Matches for Public Relations 55</strong></p><p> Group A: Famine Faith vs Lightning Lomas - Winner wins the block</p><p> Group B: The Revelation vs Jillian Jarvis - Jarvis must win quicker than 10:02 to advance, quicker than 8:06 to win block</p><p> Group C: Plague Ryland vs Micheal Savage - Plague draw to advance or win to win block</p><p> Group C: Kenneth Caine vs Riley McManus - McManus must win quicker than 11:21 AND have Plague lose to advance</p><p> Group D: Joaquin Sanchez vs War Diaz</p><p> Group D: Shawn Orton vs Isabel Duran</p><p> <em>Group D is still anyone's game</em></p><p> </p><p> Final Rating: D+</p><p> </div></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p>

Public Relations 53 <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"> http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/Events/Public%20Relations.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg Public Relations 53 Thu/3/Jan/2029 South East, 607 in attendance Preshow Marcos Caballero & Ultimate Phoenix II defeated Jose Caballero & Shooting Star Perez (D-) <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Famine Faith -vs- Shadrach <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shadrach.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Group A Match Famine comes out supremely confident, and he makes very short work of Shadrach here. Shadrach tries to get some offense in, but Famine blunts it quickly, and puts him down with the Faith Falls Eternal. Winner by Pinfall: Famine Faith </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 4:50 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Rich Money, Joaquin Sanchez </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Money is backstage with his client Sanchez just before his match. He says that last week was a setback for their hopes and chances, but this isn't something they're going to take lying down. Tonight, Sanchez faces Orton, and there's obviously a lot of bad blood there. Sanchez is going to take his loss from last week, and his hatred for Orton, and he's going to let it fuel him tonight. Orton will fall. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating D</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Shawn Orton -vs- Joaquin Sanchez w/ Rich Money <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Group D Match This match, honestly, wasn't great, but it accomplished what it was supposed to. Sanchez and Orton went at it with abandon, throwing brutal punches at each other with little regard for the referee. Money gets involved a couple times to Orton's fury. Eventually, Orton managed to get Sanchez into a triangle choke, but was so pissed off that he ignored the referee's warnings, and eventually got disqualified. Winner by Disqualification: Joaquin Sanchez </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 8:16 Rating D</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Marcos Caballero </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Marcos is backstage. He's asked about his brother and their relationship. Basically, this angle is just to remind people that this storyline is ongoing, and nothing much new comes out of it. But it boils down to the fact that Jose's win last year was a fluke, and Marcos is going to prove which of them is the better brother, once and for all. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating E</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel Duran.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Isabel Duran -vs- War Diaz <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Group D Match This was a pretty fun, if short, match. Duran put up a fight, hoping that she was going to see a Cinderella story in this tournament, but War basically no-sold her offense every time with a small grin. After she actually managed to stagger him briefly with a drop-toe hold into the corner, he came out in a rage, and shortly thereafter hit the move formerly known as the Asian Thumb Spike, but recently renamed the Sun Tzu Spike. Duran went down, and War made a cocky cover that was good enough for the win. Winner by Pinfall: War Diaz </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 6:24 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Freddy Huggins, Cali Slick </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> The action cuts backstage, where we're told an altercation is already in progress. The cameraman runs around a corner to find Freddy Huggins beating the living hell out of Cali Slick. Huggins repeatedly talks about how Slick isn't worthy of the title, and Huggins deserves the belt more than anyone else in this podunk little company. He finally leaves Slick down and out after a Huggins Kiss, raises the title belt with a dangerous glint in his eyes, and then tosses onto the unconcious Slick and walks away. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"> Richard Pennyworth III w/ Rich Money -vs- Lightning Lomas <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Group A Match This was a pretty good match by all accounts. Lomas took the fight to Pennyworth early, knowing that Money would probably get involved, and tried to get an early win. Pennyworth would kick out of numerous pinning predicaments as Lomas dominated the first half of the match. Slowly, though, Pennyworth was able to slow down the pace, and eventually got Lomas into a seated neck hold that really blunted his momentum. Knowing that time was no longer on his side, Pennyworth started working the neck hard, with legal holds and not-so-legal moves. At around thirteen and a half minutes, Pennyworth actually got Lomas into the Money Clip in the center of the ring. Lomas screamed in anguish and squirmed, but refused to give up, and eventually threw Pennyworth off balance enough to escape the Clip...but there was no more time for any offense, as the bell rang to end the match. Time Limit Draw </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 15:00 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Lightning Lomas, Micheal Savage </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Leaving through the curtain, Lomas basically runs into Savage. Savage says that it's pathetic that Lomas couldn't even beat the boss's pretty boy project, and tells him to watch this next match. Savage will show Lomas how it's done. Pushing through the curtain, Savage walks away, leaving Lomas to shake his head and give a disgusted look. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Micheal Savage -vs- Riley McManus <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Group C Match Turns out this match wasn't quite as eash as Savage thought it might be. McManus puts up a hell of a fight, and gets Savage into trouble multiple times, but the big man is able to get out of it each time. McManus, on a roll, perhaps foolishly tried to go for a big powerbomb, but Savage countered with ease, and turned it into a Locked Hate Demolisher, which was enough for the victory. Winner by Pinfall: Micheal Savage </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 10:06 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Henry comes out to the ring. He says that losing the Openweight title hurt. Hurt a lot. But if there's one thing he knows how to do, it's pick himself up off the ground. So that's what he's here to do. And unfortunately for his opponent Amber Allen here tonight, he's here to win the whole damned thing. He won this tournament the last time he entered it. This year, he's gonna do it again. So buckle up, Allen. Henry's gonna run through you. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry -vs- Amber Allen <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Buy-In Tournament Group B Match This was a good match to end the show on. Both competitors put their heart and soul into the match, and it showed. There was no backing down, no slowing down, just fifteen minutes of pure adrenaline and action. Allen is the superior technician, but Henry isn't too shabby on his own, and they manage to go hold for hold for much of the match. Henry breaks out of at least three Northern Lights Suplexes. Allen avoids the Earthquake Powerslam. With both competitors quickly tiring, Allen goes for a desperation move, but slams into the corner post and rolls out of the ring. Henry follows her, but is just too tired to get her back into the ring, and the bell rings to end the match in a draw. Time Limit Draw </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 15:00 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts A C- in the South East? I'll take it. Henry wasn't really happy about the draw with Allen, but I managed to smooth things over a bit. He eventually took it, and was at least verbally ok. I don't know how he really feels, of course, but I think he'll be ok. At this point, everyone has at least one match in the tournament so far. Savage, Famine, and War all still in the running for perfect 6 points runs... Tournament Standings GROUP A: 1. Pennyworth (1-0-1, 3 Points, 8:18 Win time) 2. Famine (1-0-0, 2 Points, 4:50 Win time) 3. Lomas (0-0-1, 1 Point) 4. Shadrach (0-2-0, 0 Points) Group B: 1. Henry (1-0-1, 3 Points, 8:06 Win time) 2. Allen (0-0-2, 2 Points) 3. Jarvis (0-0-1, 1 Point) 4. Revelation (0-1-0, 0 Points) Group C: 1. Savage (2-0-0, 4 Points, 20:08 Win time) 2. Plague (0-0-1, 1 Point) 3. McManus (0-1-1, 1 Point) 4. Caine (0-1-0, 0 Points) Group D: 1. War (1-0-0, 2 Points, 6:24 Win time) 2. Sanchez (1-1-0, 2 Points, 8:16 Win time) 3. Duran (1-1-0, 2 Points, 12:42 Win time) 4. Orton (0-1-0, 0 Points) Tournament Matches for Public Relations 54 Group A: Richard Pennyworth III vs Famine Faith Group A: Lightning Lomas vs Shadrach Group B: Amber Allen vs The Revelation Group B: Ross Henry vs Jillian Jarvis Group C: Plague Ryland vs Kenneth Caine Group D: War Diaz vs Shawn Orton Final Rating: C- Edit: Wow, this one had bad editing. I think I fixed everything now. Whoops. </div>

<p>Public Relations 52</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"></p><p> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg</span><span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Events/Public%20Relations.jpg</span><span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg</span></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;">Public Relations 52</span></p><p> Thu/1/Jan/2029</p><p> Great Lakes, 1400 in attendance</p><p> </p><p> <em>Preshow</em></p><p><em> Freddy Huggins defeated Shooting Star Perez (D+)</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shadrach.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shadrach.jpg"</a> height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Shadrach</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Richard Pennyworth III w/ Rich Money</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard</a> Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich</a> Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Buy-In Tournament Group A Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> The announcers talk about how Money obviously was hedging the schedule tonight a bit by giving his charges probably their easiest matches of the group play on the first night. To start off, Pennyworth faces off against Shadrach. Shadrach has looked decent thus far, and he looks like a big threat, but his lack of experience certainly gets showcased here. Pennyworth wrestles circles around the bigger man, absorbing what little offense Shadrach is able to put out, and eventually locks on the Money Clip for the submission victory and the early lead in the tournament.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Submission: Richard Pennyworth III</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 8:18</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague</a> Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Plague Ryland</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Riley McManus</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley</a> McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Buy-In Tournament Group C Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> We kick up the action a little bit in the second match, as Plague and McManus are a bit more evently matched than our first match of the evening. They take a little bit of time at the beginning of the match to feel each other out, but quickly remember the fifteen minute time limit and jump to a higher gear. Both men hit their finishers, but both attempts result in a last second kickout. Before either man can gain momentum again, the bell rings to signify the time limit draw.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Time Limit Draw</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 15:00</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike</a> Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick</a> Lindland.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Next Big Things</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Backstage, The Next Big Things say that at Christmas Crash, they came up short in their bids for the W$W Tag Team Championship. And they know that both of the tag champions are involved in the Buy-In Tournament, but they'd still like to put their names in the hat for another shot when the champs are free. They think they came up -just- short, and they think with another opportunity, they'd knock it out of the park and finally claim that elusive gold.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel</a> Duran.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Isabel Duran</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Joaquin Sanchez w/ Rich Money</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin</a> Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich</a> Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Buy-In Tournament Group D Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> Money's second charge gets his 'warm-up' match as the announcers (or perhaps more specifically Ditterich) make a big fuss about how he's showing favoritism towards his boys. This is a pretty good match in which Sanchez dominates the early going, and it looks like he's going to take home an easy win -- but Duran just won't stay down. Money gets in the referee's face after a long two count that doesn't quite reach three, but the referee is adamant about his choice, and the match continues. The breather from Money's argument apparently allowed Duran to gather herself, because afterwards, she is basically on fire. She throws herself into the competition, and despite Money's attempted involvement again, she takes the big man down once, twice, and a third time. Sanchez staggers back to his feet, gets caught by Duran, who barely manages to get him off his feet and hit the Angel Shocker for the surprise win, to Money's dismay.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Isabel Duran</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 12:42</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross</a> Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ross Henry</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> The Revelation</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The</a> Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Buy-In Tournament Group B Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> The action continues with a bit of a calm down match that sees former Openweight champion taking on the current Blue Chip champion. Revelation comes out of this looking pretty good, but Henry was such a dominant champion for so long for a good reason. He makes relatively short work of The Revelation, hitting the Earthquake Powerslam for his first victory of the tournament.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Ross Henry</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 8:06</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali</a> Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger</a> Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy</a> Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Cali Slick, Roger Reed, Freddy Huggins</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> The new Openweight Champion Cali Slick is being interviewed backstage. He says that his title victory is the result of a long hard road, and it feels good to be the champ. He says that he's enjoying the action of the Buy-In Tournament so far, and if he has to pick a favorite to win, it's gotta be...but we never hear who it is, because Roger Reed strolls into the interview booth. He says that Slick may be the champ, but that's a distinction he's not going to hold for long, if Reed has anything to say about it. He wants a shot at the title come IPO. Before Slick can even get a chance to speak, Huggins steps into view. He asks if he really just heard what he thinks he heard? Because there's only one man here who's been anywhere near the real top of the business, and that's Huggins. And since he's gotta slum it in this wannabe company right now, he might as well be holding the gold. So, Reed better step back, because Huggins is gonna be the champ. Slick just smiles at them, says he'll think about their proposals, and walks out.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian</a> Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Jillian Jarvis</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Amber Allen</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber</a> Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Buy-In Tournament Group B Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> The second group B match of the night, and we're stepping things up a bit before the main event. These two well-respected ladies put on a technical clinic in the ring, with hold and counterhold, submission attempts and suplexes, mind games and powerbombs. There was never really one person who was able to step it up and gain any real momentum, and when the bell rang to end the contest, both women looked a little bit frustrated with the result.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Time Limit Draw</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 15:00</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal</a> Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Micheal Savage</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Kenneth Caine</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth</a> Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Buy-In Tournament Group C Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> Our main event of the evening was everything it was meant to be and more. Caine and Savage are both still relative newcomers to the sport, but both seem to have sky-high potentials, and this match showcased that to good effect. There was plenty of offense from both guys, though not so much in the way of counters and defense. Mostly, they just took the other's hits and tried to recover quickly enough to hit a move of their own. That pattern fairly quickly turned in Savage's favor as Caine just took punishing move after punishing move. The Locked Hate Demolisher looked to end it, but Caine kicked out...of the first one. Not so much the second.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Micheal Savage</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 10:02</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Thoughts</strong></p><p> This was a really good show, especially for the Great Lakes. We're working our way up the popularity levels there; 1400 is a pretty good crowd. Not quite at the 'making money' level yet, we still are down almost 16k for the show, but we're getting there. And a good start to the tournament -- I kind of meant to have a Money promo to start it off, talking about how good his boys were going to do, but I think it worked out just putting that in the action and in the announcer's hands.</p><p> </p><p> And yes, I know the time limit draws are going to be a little more common than they have been. I'm putting that on the fact that in my head, most matches have had a 30 minute time limit, so it's rarely met...and the prize for the tournament is so big that it makes the competitors draw on their reserves a little more to extend the matches. I think it'll work out.</p><p> </p><p> <em>Tournament Standings</em></p><p> GROUP A:</p><p> 1. Pennyworth (1-0-0, 2 Points, 8:18 Win time)</p><p> 2. Famine (0-0-0, 0 Points)</p><p> 2. Lomas (0-0-0, 0 Points)</p><p> 4. Shadrach (0-1-0, 0 Points)</p><p> </p><p> Group B:</p><p> 1. Henry (1-0-0, 2 Points, 8:06 Win time)</p><p> 2. Jarvis (0-0-1, 1 Point)</p><p> 2. Allen (0-0-1, 1 Point)</p><p> 4. Revelation (0-1-0, 0 Points)</p><p> </p><p> Group C:</p><p> 1. Savage (1-0-0, 2 Points, 10:02 Win time)</p><p> 2. Plague (0-0-1, 1 Point)</p><p> 2. McManus (0-0-1, 1 Point)</p><p> 4. Caine (0-1-0, 0 Points)</p><p> </p><p> Group D:</p><p> 1. Duran (1-0-0, 2 Points, 12:42 Win time)</p><p> 2. Orton (0-0-0, 0 Points)</p><p> 2. War (0-0-0, 0 Points)</p><p> 4. Sanchez (0-1-0, 0 Points)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tournament Matches for Public Relations 53</strong></p><p> (A) Richard Pennyworth III vs Lightning Lomas</p><p> (A) Famine Faith vs Shadrach</p><p> (B) Ross Henry vs Amber Allen</p><p> © Micheal Savage vs Riley McManus</p><p> (D) Shawn Orton vs Joaquin Sanchez</p><p> (D) Isabel Duran vs War Diaz</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Final Rating: C</p><p> </div></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p>

2029 Buy-In Tournament Preview http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Richard%20Pennyworth%20III.jpg With W$W making the move to 5 shows a month, we decided to take a closer look at the Buy-In Tournament and revamp it a little bit. We're still planning on giving the called shot to whoever wins, but we're playing it a little differently this year. For more, Rich Money held a streaming segment online to establish the ground rules and seeding. <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Rich Money </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Money welcomes everyone to the backroom of Greenback Arena, where we are looking to set up the Buy-In Tournament for 2029. He says that this year we are staying in-house, and we have identified sixteen worthy competitors to take part in this years tournament to try to earn themselves a called shot. He points out that this year he is declaring that all cash-ins of the called shot must be declared at least 24 hours ahead of time, and the champion cannot have another match on the card in which the called shot is used. No more shenanigans like we had last year. This year, we are moving away from the single elimination format, and embracing the World Cup style format. We will have four groups of four competitors. Each group will undergo a round-robin tournament, and the top two from each group will move on to a final eight person single elimination bracket to take place entirely at IPO 2029. These round robin matches will consist of 15-minute time limit matches. Each competitor will earn 2 points for a victory, and 1 point for a draw. Should a tiebreaker be needed, total time will be used, first in wins, then in losses. The groups will be randomly decided with some caveats. Famine Faith, as last year's winner, will be automatically placed in Group A. The remaining fifteen competitors have been placed in a random order, and will be placed in a group randomly when their turn comes up. No competitor will be placed in a group with a tag team or stable partner unless there is no other choice when their turn comes up. Finally, the bracket is preset; the winner of Group A will face off against the 2nd place finisher in Group D in the first round. Sharing that side of the bracket, the winner of Group B will meet the 2nd place of Group C. On the other side, the winner of group C will take on 2nd place in Group A, and the winner of group D will face off against the second place finisher in group B. One final point to make before we draw the groups -- no interference will be accepted in this years matches. If any interference is detected (per an outside, neutral arbiter), the person interfering in the match will be suspended from all W$W competition for at least one month. Now, on to the groups. As stated before, Famine Faith starts out group A. The rest of the draw, done live, pans out like this: GROUP A: <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shadrach.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Famine Faith, Lightning Lomas, Shadrach, Richard Pennyworth III GROUP B: <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Jillian Jarvis, The Revelation, Amber Allen, Ross Henry GROUP C: <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Plague Ryland, Riley McManus, Micheal Savage, Kenneth Caine GROUP D: <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel Duran.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Joaquin Sanchez, Shawn Orton, Isabel Duran, War Diaz </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating N/A</td></tr></table> </div> </div> </div>

2029 Pre-Year Summary http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Richard%20Pennyworth%20III.jpg New Year, New Awards. None for W$W this year, but there are some fun surprises in there. Awards for 2028 Wrestler of the Year: Wolf Hawkins (5th time in a ROW) Company of the Year: TCW (1x) Team of the Year: Duberry Excess and Pirata Malvado (SOTBPW, 1x) Match of the Year: Demon Seed defeated Pirata and Mexicano at SOTBPW Television in July Show of the Year: TCW Total Mayhem XXXII (May) Young Wrestler: Tommy Cornell Jr (1x) Veteran Wrestler: Champagne Lover (3x) Female Wrestler: Brooke Tyler (3x) Most Improved Company: World Championship of Wrestling (Hideaki Kimio/Burning EXILE, Tohoku Japan) Independent Wrestler: Christian Price (1x) Manager of the Year: Phoebe Plumridge (11x) Announcer of the Year: Brock Cornish (8x) Colour Commentator of the Year: Dane Rowley (1x) Referee of the Year: Charles Hapstander (1x) In addition, some members of the W$W roster were named to the Power 500. Among them were: Plague Ryland (#370) Marcel LeFleur (#402) Riley McManus (#403) Roger Reed (#409) Amber Allen (#411) Shooting Star Perez (#417) Richard Pennyworth III (#427) War Diaz (#429) Mike Aroma (#439) Micheal Savage (#445) Ross Henry (#451) Famine Faith (#455) Jason Thunder (#459) Joaquin Sanchez (#461) Lightning Lomas (#468) Cali Slick (#471) Patrick Lindland (#479) Kenneth Caine (#494) Some of our guys are currently holding titles in other organizations as well. War Diaz is 1/2 of the L-Ring Tag Team Champions with Raul St. Pierre since Nov 2026. Jillian Jarvis is the QAW World Champion for the 7th time, this reign beginning in May. Lloyd Kipp is 1/2 of the FCW Tag Team Champions for the second time, his second reign starting in March with Bull Wrecker. Ross Henry is the 2x GCW Heavyweight Champion, his most recent reign beginning in December of 2027. Shooting Star Perez has held the KPWA Arena Championship since May. W$W starts 2029 in the #14 position. We end the year with $648,510 in the bank, gaining $186,521 in 2028. Current goal is to reach $700,000, which at our current rate should come sometime in the 2nd quarter of this year. Deadline on that is August of 2030, so we got time. Now, the important stuff...Pennyworth's progress for the year. http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Pennyworth-InRingProgress-2020.png http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Pennyworth-PhysicalProgress-2020.png http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Pennyworth-PerformanceProgress-2020.png http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Pennyworth-EntertainmentProgress-2020.png http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Pennyworth-OtherProgress-2020.png http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Pennyworth-USAPopularityProgress-2020.png And W$W's popularity progress: http://www.2d12.com/RTG/W$W-USAPopularityProgress2020.png For the Mystery Box, I rolled: 41. “Say Your Prayers, Drink Your Milk And Take Your Vitamins” You can choose to add 20 points to your Wholesome Performance rating OR use a random number generator to score between 0 and 50, adding the number to your Wholesome Performance rating. [Wholesome 45->65] Turns out this wasn't a very good year for our shows. The top 10 remains exactly the same as it was last year: #10: W$W Bull Market Brawl in August 2025 (C+) #9 : W$W Insider Trading in November 2026 (C+) #8 : W$W Christmas Crash in December 2025 (C+) #7 : W$W Paying Dividends in July 2027 (C+) #6 : W$W Incredible Public Onslaught in January 2026 (C+) #5 : W$W Expected Earnings in October 2027 (B-) #4 : W$W Incredible Public Onslaught in January 2025 (B-) #3 : W$W Public Relations 30 in December 2027 (B-) #2 : W$W Breaking the Bank in April 2026 (B-) #1 : W$W Incredible Public Onslaught in January 2027(B-) Same goes for our matches: #10: American Elemental II defeated Riley McManus (November 2024, B) #9 : Ross Henry defeated Aldous Blackfriar by DQ in Buy-In Tournament Semifinal Match (January 2027, B) #8 : Logan Wolfsbaine defeated Cali Slick (January 2026, B) #7 : Harvey Robbinfield defeated Joaquin Sanchez (April 2027, B) #6 : Ross Henry defeated Micheal Savage in Buy-In Tournament Finals (January 2027, B) #5 : Harvey Robbinfield defeated Aldous Blackfriar in Buy-In Tournament Finals (January 2026, B) #4 : Harvey Robbinfield defeated Juana Huracan (January 2026, B) #3 : Ross Henry defeated Destruction by Stoppage (December 2027, B) #2 : American Elementall II defeated Ray Snow (December 2025, B) #1 : American Elemental II defeated Frankie-Boy Fernandes (January 2025, B) International Companies and their champions: #1: World Level Wrestling [Modern Japan Champion: Necromancer (4x), Tag Team: Snow Storm/Akio (3x), Universal: Tetsunori Yasuda] #2: United States Pro Wrestling [National: Jefferson Stardust, Television: Helikaon, Womens: Kate Lilly, World: Joey Minnesoda, World Tag Team: Dusty Ducont/Mighty Cavanagh The rest of the top ten companies include #3 21CW (Cult), #4 SWF (National), #5 SOTBPW (National), #6 TCW (Cult), #7 BHOTWG (Cult), #8 NOTBPW (Cult), #9 OLLIE (Cult), #10 RAW (Cult)

Christmas Crash <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"> http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/Events/Christmas%20Crash.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg Christmas Crash Sat/4/Dec/2028 Greenback Arena in Tri State, 7500 in attendance Preshow Roger Reed defeated Shadrach © <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Famine Faith -vs- Kenneth Caine <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> The show starts out with a bang, or rather, with the sounding of a bell. Famine Faith makes his way to the ring and starts stalking back and forth, obviously frustrated and angry over having this match at all. When the ring bell is run and the match starts, he lays into Caine with ferocious passion. Caine manages to escape and get a little offense in, only for Famine's anger to power through his offense and take control again. The rest of the match goes back and forth in this same manner, with Caine getting little bursts of offense in before Famine blunts it and returns to the attack. Caine shows great tenacity in kicking out of every pinning predicament that Famine places him in, frustrating the Apocalypse front man even further. Finally, Famine is able to put Caine down for the count, but only by using ring positioning and getting his feet up on the ropes to hold him down. Once the ref raises his arms in victory, Famine walks off, pure disgust showing on his face. Winner by Pinfall: Famine Faith </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:24 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 2px solid #eee8aa; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Revelation -vs- Jason Thunder © <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> W$W Blue Chip Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Blue%20Chip.jpg This is another good match to kick us off, honestly better than I had been expecting. There is plenty of back and forth between these two men and the crowd is geting really into it. They are really just getting started again, however, when Famine Faith makes his way back to the ring, still shaking his head in anger. His mere presence is enough to distract Thunder, and the match starts going in Revelation's favor fairly quickly. This lasts a minute or so, before Thunder is able to shake off the distraction and start trying to win again. He is setting Revelation up for the Thunder Struck when Famine makes his presence felt, driving a quick elbow into Thunder's neck as he bounces off the ring. The referee doesn't see it, but it makes Thunder stumble just enough for Revelation to catch him in the Seventh Seal. Thunder fights it for a bit, before he finally taps the title away. Winner by Submission: The Revelation The Revelation wins the W$W Blue Chip Championship for the 1st time </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 6:44 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"> Money Talks w/ Rich Money -vs- Shawn Orton & Freddy Huggins <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> This match was actually hurt by the previous one. I had expected Revelation/Thunder to drop the crowd a little bit, so we'd instructed these guys to try to get them back into it. That obviously didn't work, as the crowd was in a bit of ruckus already. Still, the crowd got behind the match fairly well, with both teams playing the heel well as the match goes on. Huggins earns his team the victory and the series split when he catches Pennyworth with the Huggins Kiss. Winners by Pinfall: Shawn Orton & Freddy Huggins </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:39 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane Windham.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Blue Phantom.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Showtime -vs- Apocalypse <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> This match worked really well, too. The crowd was definitely behind Showtime, putting proof to Apocalypse's claim that they were the W$W's favorite team. At the start, Showtime was able to use their speed to their advantage, working the legs and torsos of the heels. After some time, however, the selling started to fade from Apocalypse, and it eventually stopped altogether, as Plague and War laugh off a couple of hits. With a nod at each other, they level Windham with a double team lariat, and then start isolating Blue Phantom. The sheer power of War and Plague make short work of him, and after a big Bubonic Bomb, Plague heads outside the ring to cut off Windham, and War makes the cover. Winners by Pinfall: Apocalypse </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 9:15 Rating C+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Apocalypse </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> The four members of Apocalypse reunite backstage. They congratulate The Revelation on his title win, and say that tonight, they showed everyone in W$W just what they can do now that they've refocused. Tonight was just the beginning. Plague and War have taken out the darlings of W$W. Famine has destroyed the pretender put in his path, and The Revelation has claimed the Blue Chip Championship. Next month is the Buy-In Tournament, and Apocalypse plans to run all over that...and then, they will take the Openweight and Tag Team belts as well. Apocalypse will rule this company, and there is nothing anyone else can do about it. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Lightning Lomas -vs- Micheal Savage <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> A slightly slower-paced match than the last couple, Lomas and Savage take their time. They feel each other out, looking for weaknesses in the other's game. Savage is the first to find one, and he starts overpowering Lomas with some brutal moves. His powerbombs, in particular, seem to be incredibly painful, as Lomas sells them like they're gunshots. Savage continues to attack Lomas, laying in attack after attack. But no matter how much punishment he lays down, Lomas refuses to stay down. Finally, he finds an opening, managing a drop toe hold on the outside of the ring that sends Savage into the ring steps, dazing him. By the time they're back in the ring (just beating the count), neither man really has an advantage. They start trading blows, and eventually Lomas comes out on top of that exchange. A few minutes later, he hits an Exploder, and gets the pinfall. Winner by Pinfall: Lightning Lomas </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:54 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Micheal Savage </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> As Lomas walks out of the ring, Savage slowly gets up off the mat, staring at the referee, and then Lomas, in complete disbelief. The fact that he lost the match has obviously barely sunk in, and he appears to be completely out of sorts because of it. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 2px solid #eee8aa; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick Lindland.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Next Big Things -vs- McManus & Allen © <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> W$W Tag Team Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Tag%20Team.jpg Lindland must have had the flu or something, because he was visibly off his game today. And that may have prevented this from being a classic. As it was, this was a very good match that the crowd truly enjoyed. There was plenty of action, plenty of high spots, and plenty of 'wow' moments. Eventually, Allen would get the defense for her team when she amazingly got Aroma up and over with a Northern Lights Suplex. Winners by Pinfall: McManus & Allen McManus & Allen make Their 2nd defense of the W$W Tag Team Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 13:43 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> Cali Slick, Ross Henry </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> A video package plays hyping the main event. They showcase many of the matches in Slick and Henry's history, their tag team matches together, and ending with them working together to foil Famine Faith at yesterday's Public Relations. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 2px solid #eee8aa; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Cali Slick -vs- Ross Henry © <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> 30 Minute Iron Man Match for the W$W Openweight Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Openweight.jpg The match starts with a handshake, as the two men show respect for one another. After that, there's no feeling out process at all, as they just lock up in a collar and elbow and go at it. There's plenty of offense from both men, but Henry gets the advantage after a bit of time. He uses it to good effect, wearing down Slick's arms and neck with hard hitting blows, and around the nine minute mark, he plants the challenger with an Earthquake Powerslam that's good enough to get a three count, giving him a one fall to none advantage. After a short recovery period, the two lock up again, with Henry trying for another quick Earthquake Powerslam to cement his lead. Slick, very familiar with the champion, manages to not only wriggle out of it, but send Henry into a corner post. This gives Slick a bit more of a breather, and when Henry is back on his feet, the match is much more even. There's lots of back and forth, but neither man is able to get a fall (despite both an Earthquake Powerslam and a Slick-Back being hit) until around the 21 minute mark, when Slick manages to tie up Henry with a figure four. Henry doesn't even try to fight it, just taps out immediately, tying the match. As the recovery period passes, he gives a nod to Slick in a congratulatory fashion. Then they lock up again. This time, neither man holds back at all. They throw the kitchen sink at each other. They throw haymakers and piledrivers. Then, around 26 minutes, Slick suprises Henry with a Slick-Back. He's almost exhausted at that point, and basically falls on the champion, but it's enough to get the three count and a 2-1 lead for the challenger. With about three minutes left and his title in the balance, Henry goes all-out on the attack, overwhelming Slick with a series of maneuvers that ends in an Earthquake Powerslam. Slick appears to have been practically knocked out by the move this time, and Henry dives on him for the cover...only for the bell to ring to end the match before the referee can get into position. Henry basically collapses on top of Slick for a long moment in disappointment, then checking with the referee that the cover didn't count. Then, nodding his head and clapping, he heads out of the arena while Slick is given his title belt. Winner by a score of 2-1: Cali Slick Cali Slick wins the W$W Openweight Championship for the 1st time </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 30:00 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts And that's 2028 for you. A nice solid show to round out the year. I really thought a couple of those matches might end up in the B's, but I'll take what I can get. Really, only one match tonight truly disappointed, and I'll take it. My original plan was to give TNBT the title here, but Revelation and Slick felt more imporant to me, and I didn't want all three titles changing hands on the same show. So, they'll have to wait some more. Who knows...maybe plans will change again. Next up...the tournament. Final Rating: C- </div>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Blackman" data-cite="Blackman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41339" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Huh? Char limit? Are you sure I mentioned this? Or what was the question? <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, it was in response to something probably 20 pages back now. I put out a program a while ago to consolidate and rename all the images that were in a given format. I'm pretty sure you talked about renaming everything, particularly free pics, because the name was too long for TEW purposes.</p>

<p>Amazing work from everyone since the last time I did a pull. A few I'll probably start using pretty instantly.</p><p> </p><p> Blackman -- the 35 character limit on TEW makes it pretty hard to get the file names to have all the relevant data. I also noticed that some of the images I was trying to use needed to be renamed. I'll take another pass at it at some point, but between worker names and renderer names, the 35 is going to be a hard task, I think.</p><p> </p><p> Regarding the 4th version of this thread, and a common repository of images, has anyone considered using github? A public repo there would allow anyone to make their own fork, upload their files, and any admin (of which there could be many) to accept the push. They'd all be online for anyone to download, or people could make their own fork of the current version to get ALL the current files. I'd be willing to set up a new repo for that (I actually considered it for my mega zip a while back) if others thought that was a good idea. We'd just have to figure out how to organize it.</p>

Public Relations 51 <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"> http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/Events/Public%20Relations.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg Public Relations 51 Thu/4/Dec/2028 New England, 3600 in attendance <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Thunder & Lightning -vs- The Revelation & Micheal Savage <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> A bit of an odd couple on one side of things here, as neither Revelation nor Savage have their normal tag team partner in this preview match for Christmas Crash. This is a pretty fun match, with Lomas and Savage really tearing things up to get started. Neither one of those two men is involved in the decision, however, as the match ends when The Revelation catches Thunder in the Blueprint, which the announcers tell us they have been informed is now called the Seventh Seal. Winners by Submission: The Revelation & Micheal Savage </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 10:02 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jose Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Jose Caballero </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Jose is backstage. He says that he doesn't know what's gotten into his brother lately -- sure, they had been on a bit of a losing streak, but that's no reason to cut him off and turn on him like happened. And tonight, he's going to prove to Marcos once and for all that the Caballeros should stick together. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating E+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jose Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Jose Caballero -vs- Marcos Caballero <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Believe it or not, I'm happy with this match. It didn't blow the doors off the place or anything, but both men got what they needed out of it, and it was fun enough. Jose got his first win in a while when he took Marcos down after a Top Rope Elbow Drop, and jawed at him a little after the bell rang. Winner by Pinfall: Jose Caballero </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 10:01 Rating D-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shadrach.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shooting Star Perez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Shadrach & Shooting Star Perez -vs- Apocalypse w/ Famine Faith <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="75" width="75"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> This is a very one sided match that sees Apocalypse dominate one man on the other side, followed by the other. Before it's over, they have both men in the ring, and are having their way with them. It mercifully ends when War pins Shadrach after they double team him with the Bubonic Bomb. Winners by Pinfall: Apocalypse </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 5:26 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Apocalypse </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> The members of Apocalypse toss their opponents out of the ring, and grab a microphone. Famine takes the lead, and he runs down Showtime. He says that what they saw here tonight was just a taste of the medicine that is coming for them at Christmas Crash. War and Plague are hungry...and Showtime are weak. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="75" width="75"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="75" width="75"> Famine Faith w/ Apocalypse -vs- Roger Reed <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> This was a hell of a match. Reed and Famine tend to fall along the same side of the face/heel divide, but that didn't seem to bother them here. Both men want the victory, and both are letting it all hang out to get it. There's plenty of back and forth action, and neither man gets much of an advantage...at least until Reed thumbs Famine in the eye. Famine goes down like a sack of bricks...and while the referee is admonishing Reed, he gets something handed to him by Plague on the outside. As Famine gets back to his feet, Reed pushes past the referee, and takes a shot from whatever it was (replays showed that it might have been a stone pestle) right into the temple. Reed collapses, Famine tosses the item out of the ring, and makes an academic cover as the referee gets back around. Winner by Pinfall: Famine Faith </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:47 Rating C+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel Duran.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Isabel Duran </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Duran is backstage. She says that she knows she has been given a huge opportunity here tonight in facing Jillian Jarvis. Jarvis is a veteran of many years, and Duran still has to be considered and up-and-comer. Tonight, her plan is go out to the ring and put on the best performance of the night -- and who knows, she may just shock the world. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel Duran.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Isabel Duran -vs- Jillian Jarvis <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> This is a really good match. Duran spends the entire match giving Jarvis everything she can handle, and actually comes very close to getting a pinfall victory on more than one occasion. She even hits the Angel Breaker once, and the only reason she didn't earn the victory at that point is because Jarvis' heel had slipped below the ropes and the referee wouldn't count the pin. Eventually, though, Jarvis was able to shrug off the punishment, and when she hit the Tornado Elbow Smash, victory was ensured. Winner by Pinfall: Jillian Jarvis </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 10:30 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick Lindland.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"> The Next Big Things & Money Talks w/ Rich Money -vs- Huggins & Orton & McManus & Allen <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Another odd-couple type of preview match, this one featuring two sets of tag teams that will be facing off against one another at Christmas Crash. The crowd really seems to get into this one, and all eight competitors really put on a hell of a show. As always with eight people competing, the referee had trouble maintaining control, and there were numerous instances of double and even triple teams that the crowd really seemed to love. Money got himself involved more than once, and that definitely help give an advantage to his side, despite The Next Big Things getting in his face about it. In the end, absolutely nothing was resolved yet as Pennyworth locked McManus in the Money Clip to earn his side the victory. Winners by Submission: The Next Big Things & Money Talks </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 10:32 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Rich Money, Cali Slick, Ross Henry, Famine Faith </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Rich Money stays in the ring and is handed a leather folder from someone outside the ring. He says that our final event of the evening is a contract signing between Cali Slick and Ross Henry for their Ironman Openweight Championship match tomorrow night. This match has been a long time coming, and frankly, Money is kind of excited to get this contract signed. So without further ado, he calls out the challenger first. Slick makes his way to the ring with plenty of crowd support. Money then calls out the champion Henry. Henry comes to the ring, and spends some time on each turnbuckle, playing to the crowd with the belt before he finally settles down and takes a seat at the table that had been set up. Money says that it's obvious that Slick and Henry are on pretty good terms, and he's curious about how they're handling the pressure going into this match. Slick has been wanting this shot for a long time, and Henry is having to defend his belt against one of his best friends in the company. So before they actually sign the contract, let's get some words from each contender. Slick nods, and takes the microphone to speak. And that's when the lights go out. When they come back on, Money has been laid out in the ring, but Slick and Henry are outside of the ring...and Famine Faith is inside. Before anyone can say anything, Famine grabs a pen and signs the contract that's sitting on the table. He makes a motion for the belt, and then rolls out of the ring and starts walking up the ramp. Henry and Slick get back into the ring, Slick helping Money back to his feet. Henry looks at the signed contract, and laughs. He picks up one of the fallen microphones and calls out to Famine Faith. Henry says that Famine must think they're fools. Apocalypse has regrouped, and have been assaulting people all month. They've insinuated themselves into the Blue Chip title hunt. They're going after fan favorite tag teams. The only member of Apocalypse who hadn't gotten himself involved in anything was Famine Faith -- and everyone watching knows what his true goal is. The W$W Openweight Championship. Henry and Slick had talked it over. They KNEW Famine would pull some shit like this, so, they did something about it. With no offense to the boss here, they did a little runaround. Henry and Slick actually signed their contract last night in private. With that, he pulls a folded up pack of paper from his back pocket and hands it over to the now standing Money. Slick takes over and says that they talked around, and they got someone who didn't have a match already to volunteer. The contract Famine actually just signed? It's for a match with Kenneth Caine. NOT the title match he thought he was stealing. Famine, still on the ramp, goes beserk, and starts throwing things before being escorted out. Meanwhile, Henry's music hits, and he and Slick shake hands and celebrate together in the ring for the fans. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C+</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts Man, I've been looking forward to that last angle for quite some time. I knew it would be coming eventually, and the timing finally seemed to work out for it. It makes me happy that it went pretty well, too. Overall, I think this turned out to be a pretty solid month, with just the last supercard of the year to go. Wasn't anything spectacular, but certainly solid. And for once, I actually think I've managed to set up *every* match on the supercard ahead of time with storylines. Announced Card for Christmas Crash: Apocalypse vs Showtime Lightning Lomas vs Micheal Savage Famine Faith vs Kenneth Caine Shawn Orton & Kenneth Caine vs Money Talks The Revelation vs Jason Thunder © for the W$W Blue Chip Championship The Next Big Things vs McManus & Allen © for the W$W Tag Team Championship Cali Slick vs Ross Henry © in a 30 Minute Iron Man Match for the W$W Openweight Championship Final Rating: C </div>

Public Relations 50 <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"> http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/Events/Public%20Relations.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg Public Relations 50 Thu/3/Dec/2028 North Carolina Biker Museum in Mid Atlantic, 2000 in attendance Preshow Riley McManus defeated Ultimate Phoenix II © <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Rich Money, Richard Pennyworth III </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Money and Pennyworth start out this milestone event, as Money tells us that tonight Pennyworth will be facing off with Shawn Orton. And like last week when Sanchez hurt Huggins, tonight Pennyworth is out for blood. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Cali Slick -vs- Jillian Jarvis <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Some of our old guard put on the first show of the night, a match that was designed to give Slick a good rub moving forward. He and Jarvis had a fun, but not exceptional, match that saw Slick earning the relatively easy victory with the Slick-Back. Winner by Pinfall: Cali Slick </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 8:38 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> McManus & Allen </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> The tag champs are seen backstage where they congratulate The Next Big Things on earning the opportunity to challenge for the Tag Team Championship. Allen says that they are some of the best competition in the company, and it's only a matter of time before they become champs. McManus continues and says that it's unfortunate, then, that they are facing Allen and McManus, because the title belts are going nowhere. Still, they welcome the challenge, and look forward to the match. They finish with Allen going through the curtain for her warmup match. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating D</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick Lindland.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Patrick Lindland -vs- Amber Allen <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> A really good match that definitely serves to showcase the upcoming tag title. These two live up to what McManus and Aroma did last week, but with the size differential kicked up another notch. Allen utilizes her technical skills to keep Lindland off his game for a good part of the match, but it eventually takes just one big move to send her reeling and give him control. Lindland earns the victory a bit later with the Phantom Driver. Winner by Pinfall: Patrick Lindland </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:05 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Cali Slick, Ross Henry </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> The camera comes across Ross Henry and Cali Slick talking quietly backstage. It isn't able to pick up anything they are saying before they notice it's presence, however, and the two of them just stare at the camera for a long moment. Eventually, Henry asks the cameraman if they could help them with anything, and there's a stammered no from off screen. After a moment more and a couple of encouraging gestures, the camera eventually moves away from the discussion, leaving the announcers to wonder just what those two are up to. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating B-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane Windham.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Blue Phantom.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Thunder & Lightning & Showtime -vs- Apocalypse <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> This eight man tag is a delightful mishmash of brawl and high flight, with plenty of action for even the most jaded fan. That's not to say it's a clean match, because it definitely isn't, and the referee has his hands full keeping control throughout the match. Apocalypse uses all sorts of underhanded tactics to earn advantages for their side, but they can't seem to keep anyone on the face side down. This angers Apocalypse more and more until finally The Revelation drops Blue Phantom to the mat with a hard chair shot despite the referee's admonitions, resulting in an instant disqualifcation. Winners by Disqualification: Thunder & Lighting & Showtime </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 15:28 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane Windham.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Blue Phantom.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Thunder & Lightning, Showtime, Apocalypse </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Revelation continues the assault with the steel chair, and he is quickly joined by every other competitor in the matchup. Unfortunately for the faces, it seems that every member of Apocalypse brings a weapon of some sort. Plague has a kendo stick in his hand. Famine has brought in a sledgehammer. And War has somehow managed to wrap his hands and body in steel chain, and is whipping a free end of it around with abandon. The brawl quickly turns into a beatdown, and before long, all four members of the opposing team has been laid low, with Apocalypse standing tall. They raise hands in celebration for a moment before the lights go out. When they come back on, Apocalypse is gone. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"> Richard Pennyworth III -vs- Shawn Orton <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> This is a pretty damned good matchup. Orton and Pennyworth obviously don't like each other, and that shows in their performance here. Each of their hits seems to be just a little harder than it needs to be. Each suplex and throw just that tiniest bit more dangerous than it maybe needed to be. And it was all fun to watch. Orton came out fast, but Pennyworth was able to withstand the early offense and slow it down. Unlike Sanchez with Huggins last week, he took his time and used lots of painful looking holds to wear Orton down. And in the end, he wrenched on Orton's neck in an incredibly painful looking Money Clip, and got himself the victory...though even after the bell rang he hung on to the hold for just a little bit longer than he should have, forcing the ref to separate them. Winner by Submission: Richard Pennyworth III </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 9:33 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Micheal Savage, Lightning Lomas </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Lomas is seen backstage, walking gingerly and holding an ice pack to his shoulder. He turns a corner and bumps into Savage, who gives him an up and down look before starting to laugh at him. Savage says that it's a wonder Lomas ever thought he might be Openweight Championship material. Savage is ashamed to be spoken of in the same sentance as Lomas as former challengers. Lomas, despite his pain, gets right in his face. He says he earned that shot, and if Savage cares to put it to the test, the two of them can meet at Christmas Crash, and Lomas will show him just what kind of challenger he was. Savage laughs it off, and tells Lomas to watch what he does to Caine in the right right now. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Kenneth Caine -vs- Micheal Savage <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> With the announcers telling us that we will indeed be seeing Lomas take on Savage at Christmas Crash, this match turns into a bit of a showcase. Caine tries to put on a show, but Savage is angry and doesn't back down in the slightest. The power and brutality he shows quickly cuts Caine down to size. Despite a couple of crowd-popping comeback attempts from Caine, Savage has this one under control, and he uses the Locked Hate Demolisher for the pinfall victory. Winner by Pinfall: Micheal Savage </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 10:38 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Henry is seen backstage, where he is asked about his match with Reed in the main event. Henry says that he's not worried. Reed is talented, without a doubt, but Henry is looking ahead to the title match with Cali Slick. Tonight is just a warmup -- a tough warmup to be sure, but it's nothing compared to the REAL main event. Reed tonight is in the wrong place at the wrong time, because Henry isn't here to play around. He's here to win, and save himself for a hard match next week. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Roger Reed -vs- Ross Henry <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> This is the best main event we've had in some time, I think. These men gave it their all, and it was a quick and brutal looking match because of that. Both hit all their high spots, both countered the others finisher more than once. Henry would get the win after escaping a German Suplex attempt, and countering it into the Earthquake Powerslam for the three. Winner by Pinfall: Ross Henry </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 7:58 Rating C+</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts The 50th edition of Public Relations, and it's a pretty good one. Still not into the B's on my matches, but I'm happy with this one. I'd say more, but I left writing this for late tonight, and I'm tired...so more for episode 51 tomorrow, maybe. Final Rating: C+ </div>

<p>Public Relations 49</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"></p><p> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg</span><span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Events/Public%20Relations.jpg</span><span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg</span></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;">Public Relations 49</span></p><p> Thu/2/Dec/2028</p><p> South East, 595 in attendance</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane</a> Windham.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Blue" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Blue</a> Phantom.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Showtime</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Unlimited Violence</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lloyd" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lloyd</a> Kipp.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Matt" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Matt</a> Alvarez.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> </p><p> The first two teams eliminated in the tag team gauntlet match have a go at each other to open the show tonight. It's a decent bout that probably could have used a warmup to get the crowd into it, and Unlimited Violence shows some signs of promise. Just as Showtime seemed to be getting a let up in the match, War Diaz and Plague Ryland made their presence known. Alvarez promptly distracted the referee, and Apocalypse laid out both members of Showtime. This let Kipp set up Windham for the Cornered Pump Kick, and a relatively easy victory.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners by Pinfall: Unlimited Violence</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 6:53</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War</a> Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague</a> Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Blue" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Blue</a> Phantom.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane</a> Windham.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Apocalypse, Showtime</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Not satisfied with costing them the match, Apocalypse continues the assault on Showtime, leaving them completely out before walking up the ramp celebrating.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> F+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich</a> Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin</a> Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rich Money, Joaquin Sanchez</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Money is backstage with his client Sanchez. He says that since Orton and Huggins can't leave well enough alone, it's time they were taught a lesson. The first step in that happens tonight, when Sanchez takes on Freddy Huggins in singles competition. Sanchez isn't out there to win tonight -- he's there to beat on Huggins and leave him a shell of his former self.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel</a> Duran.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Isabel Duran</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Marcos Caballero</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos</a> Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> This match could have gone better, to be honest. It wasn't horrible, and the crowd seemed to get intoit a little bit, but it just suffered from so many deficiencies it would be hard to call it a good match. Marcos slowly took control of the match using questionable but not illegal tactics, and seemed to be preparing for victory when his brother Jose made his way slowly to the ring. They started jawing at each other, allowing Duran to get to her feet. Once Marcos turned around, she caught him and landed the Angel Shocker for the three.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Isabel Duran</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 10:11</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> E+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ultimate" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ultimate</a> Phoenix II.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ultimate Phoenix II</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Cali Slick</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali</a> Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> Slick puts on a quick and easy wrestling clinic here, controlling Phoenix from bell to bell. A Slick-Back gives him the quick victory.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Cali Slick</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 3:34</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali</a> Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross</a> Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Cali Slick, Ross Henry</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Slick gets the stick after his match, and says that he's seen that Henry accepted his challenge for a title match. But rather than this back and forth, he thought he'd call out the champ to speak to him directly. He's answered pretty quickly as Henry comes out to the top of the ramp with his own mic. Henry says that it's time they put this whole question to bed. They've been all over the place. Disqualifications. No contests. Triple threats. They've had a Last Man Standing match that saw them both knocked out. A ladder match that proved nothing. They've been dancing around this question for almost two years. So yeah, he wants the match.</p><p> </p><p> Slick takes over and says that all of that is true. While Henry's gotten a few technical wins, both of them know that he hasn't been able to truly defeat Slick. So, he's proposing something new. A first-time-ever here in W$W. Rather than one fall to a finish with any number of stipulations, let's make this decisive. A 30 Minute Iron Man match. Whoever gets the most falls in thirty minutes proves their better and walks away with the title.</p><p> </p><p> Henry thinks about that for a long moment. Says that he knows Slick can go the distance in time and still look effective. He says that he KNOWS he has the stamina. Let's do this. He'll see Slick at Christmas Clash.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning</a> Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason</a> Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Thunder & Lightning</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Pure Savagery</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal</a> Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger</a> Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> The announcers bill this as Thunder & Lightning wanting to prove they could have defeated Pure Savagery in the gauntlet match if the draws had been slightly different, and had laid down this challenge to prove themselves. This proves to be somewhat worthwhile, as all four men put on a great show, with plenty of back and forth action. Both teams get some time isolating members of the other team, and look good doing it. Things start to break down after a while, as Savage and Lomas get into it outside the ring when the other two are legal. They continue the brawl despite the exhortations of the referee, and eventually get up into the crowd and out the back of the arena. Meanwhile, Reed and Thunder are locked up in the middle of the ring, and without their partners, Reed manages to overwhelm Thunder. He hits the Stealth Crusher, earning his 'team' the victory.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners by Pinfall: Pure Savagery</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 13:53</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine</a> Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The</a> Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War</a> Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague</a> Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Apocalypse</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Apocalypse is backstage, bathed in a dim red light. Famine Faith takes charge, and says that Apocalypse has recentered themselves. They have new clarity in their mission. And they have brought that clarity to their enemies. First, Jason Thunder felt their wrath, and he will feel it again when The Revelation takes the Blue Chip Championship from him. This will be Apocalypse's first claim in the new era. The seals have been broken, and it is written.</p><p> </p><p> Next, it is perhaps surprising to some that War and Plague have placed their deadly sights on Showtime. But there is a reason for that. Showtime is the epitome of what is wrong with the industry. Wrestlers who rely more on speed and flash than technique and skill. Workers who, thanks to their antics, have a place in the hearts of the fans. So what better place to start the end times than by ripping out the hearts of the fans. So it is that Apocalypse will take down Showtime. They, like Thunder, will not survive.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> E+/E+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley</a> McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Riley McManus</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Mike Aroma</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike</a> Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> Challenger and champion, half of each, take part in this preview match. McManus and Aroma put on a great show for the crowd here, a clash of styles that works remarkably well. Aroma got the advantage early, using his strength advantage to great effect to slam and control McManus. Riley weathers that storm, however, and manages to counter a big move into a submission. From there, he manages to ground Aroma, and eventually gets him in a cobra clutch that he cannot escape from.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Submission: Riley McManus</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 10:38</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy</a> Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Freddy Huggins</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Joaquin Sanchez w/ Rich Money</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin</a> Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich</a> Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> I vaguely expected this outcome. Huggins doesn't really seem to have 'it' any longer, and his in-ring work suffers a little. The crowd was behind it pretty well, but their performances were just a little...lacking. Sanchez lived up to Money's earlier prediction, and just started beating on Huggins, laying waste with haymaker and uppercuts that rocked Huggins hard. More than once he probably could have gotten the pin, but he didn't even attempt it, and that gave Huggins the slightest of openings. Once he had it, he was able to disorient and distract Sanchez, and eventually managed to hit a Huggins Kiss that got the win.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Freddy Huggins</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 10:14</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Thoughts</strong></p><p> I'm ok with this show, for the South East. I know I debated long and hard over whether to put McManus/Aroma or Huggins/Sanchez as the main event. Turns out I chose the wrong one. Still, I'm ok with it. One thing that does bug me, though, is that even though I contracted Huggins as a Gatekeeper with the expectation that he was going to put people over, he doesn't want to lose to anyone. The only loss I've tried to give him that he was ok with was against Henry on the last show. Guess he's just a bit too popular to be doing that and stay happy. I may just job him out and release him. Haven't decided yet.</p><p> </p><p> Final Rating: D+</p><p> </div></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p>

Thanks for the kind words, guys. It really does mean a lot.

Public Relations 48 <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"> http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/Events/Public%20Relations.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg Public Relations 48 Thu/1/Dec/2028 The Asylum in Great Lakes, 1000 in attendance <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Rich Money </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Rich Money comes out to the ring. He says that at Insider Trading, his boys Money Talks showed Orton and Huggins the simple fact that they cannot stand against him and his. Plain and simple, they aren't good enough to be in the ring with Money Talks. Which will be proven tonight. Tonight we are having a tag team gauntlet match to determine the new number one contenders to th W$W Tag Team Championship. And since Money Talks is IN that match, the tag champs McManus & Allen should get ready to lose their titles to the best in the business. But let's start that match right now. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C/D-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Thunder & Lightning -vs- Unlimited Violence <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lloyd Kipp.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Matt Alvarez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Tag Team #1 Contenders Gauntlet Match Thunder and Lightning reuniting for a bit to try to earn themselves a #1 contenders spot, but they've got a hard run in front of them. That run starts with Unlimited Violence, who put up a pretty good fight. Lomas is eventually able to earn the victory, however, putting Kipp away with the Thunder Struck. Winners by Pinfall: Thunder & Lightning </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 7:52 Rating D</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Thunder & Lightning -vs- Showtime <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane Windham.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Blue Phantom.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Tag Team #1 Contenders Gauntlet Match Showtime joins the winner in the ring, and the second match in the gauntlet gets underway. Showtime brings the pace of action up a little bit, but Thunder & Lightning are able to keep up with them. The match is more even than the first one, with both teams getting some near falls before Thunder manages to catch Windham with the Thunder Struck, earning his team their second victory in the gauntlet. Winners by Pinfall: Thunder & Lightning </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:38 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Thunder & Lightning -vs- Pure Savagery <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Tag Team #1 Contenders Gauntlet Match Pure Savagery rushes the ring almost as soon as the previous bell rings, and start laying boots to the men still in the ring. Turns out, though, that Thunder & Lightning still had another gear, and they kick into it shortly after the match starts. This match is even better than the previous one, and the crowd is really getting into it as near fall after near fall occurs. Lomas and Savage, in particular, seem to have a hate on for one another, and nearly take each other out of the matchup...but it's Savage that comes up on the top of that particular exchange, leaving Lomas down and out outside the ring and allowing Pure Savagery to team up on Thunder. It doesn't take long after that for Savage to recover, get tagged in, and hit the Locked Hate Demolisher. With Lomas still on the outside, the cover was academic. Winners by Pinfall: Pure Savagery </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:30 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> The announcers briefly cut to something they say occurred during the last match. Freddy Huggins is swaggering backstage when he turns a corner and sees Henry lounging on a couch watching the gauntlet match. He berates the champ for just lounging and says that he's yet another symptom of what's wrong with this company. Henry smirks and says that he's relaxing because nobody has yet stepped to the plate, and if Huggins wants to meet in the ring later tonight, Henry is more than up for the challenge. Huggins seems to hesitate, but only for a moment, before he says he'll see him there. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating B-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Pure Savagery -vs- The Next Big Things <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick Lindland.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Tag Team #1 Contenders Gauntlet Match The gauntlet match continues with yet another good match. Savagery is obviously a bit winded from their affair with Thunder & Lightning, and Aroma and Lindland make good use of this weakness. This match, contrary to some of the earlier ones, is basically a slugfest. Hard hitting power moves are the story of the day, each team trading them back and forth, practically shaking the ring with the impacts. Eventually, Lindland is able to catch Reed with the Phantom Driver, moving TNBT into the final match of the gauntlet. Winners by Pinfall: The Next Big Things </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:50 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick Lindland.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Next Big Things -vs- Money Talks w/ Rich Money <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Tag Team #1 Contenders Gauntlet Final Match To perhaps no one's surprise, it turns out Money Talks had 'drawn' the final spot in this gauntlet, and they made their way to the ring with supreme confidence as TNBT were still trying to catch their breath and recover from the previous hard hitting affair. They took the fight to the faces from the get go, soon isolating Lindland and really working him over. Pennyworth's techical wrestling completely grounded the big man, with tags into Sanchez to overpower him; the smooth tags really showcased Money Talks' experience here. They looked good, and seemed to be easily on their way to victory. That's when Shawn Orton apparently decided that he wasn't through with this group. Coming through the crowd, he planted Rich Money on the outside. Pennyworth tried to run through the ring to get to him, but was stopped by the referee, who stayed focused on him. While he did that, Orton slid into the ring and dropped Sanchez as well, before rolling Lindland to his own corner and getting out of dodge. Aroma hestitated, but made the tag, caught the reeling Sanchez, and knocked him out with the Cracked Facebreaker. The referee made the three count while Pennyworth was still trying to get back into the ring, and The Next Big Things are your #1 Contenders. Winners by Pinfall: The Next Big Things </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 9:32 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Jason Thunder, Apocalypse </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Thunder is seen in the locker room, resting after the grueling series of matches he had gone through earlier. He perks up at something, and shouts for Lomas, but gets no response...and then the lights go out. A moment later, the entire area is bathed in a red light, and all four members of Apocalypse are standing right in front of him, The Revelation at the front. They wait for just a moment, long enough for the terror to show up on Thunder's face, before launching themselves at him. Already tired and on the wrong end of a 4-on-1 numbers advantage, Thunder can do almost nothing except curl up and take the beatdown. Once he's down and out, Apocalypse poses together before the lights go out again. There's a toll of a bell, and the lights come back up, revealing an unconcious Thunder and no Apocalypse. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Freddy Huggins -vs- Ross Henry <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Our only singles match of the night is a pretty good one, though it becomes obvious that Huggins can't go for long matches any longer. He's definitely starting to wipe out by the end of the match, but it ends before it gets too obvious. Henry and Huggins put on a good match, with plenty of offense from both men. Both hit their big spots. Henry kicks out of the Huggins Kiss, to Huggins shock. Huggins...does not kick out of the Earthquake Powerslam. Winner by Pinfall: Ross Henry </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:05 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Henry celebrates his win for a little bit before getting a microphone. He says that now that this little business is taken care of, he's got other business to attend to. He didn't see it right away, but he's rewatched Insider Trading since then, and he saw the challenge laid down to him by Cali Slick. And, barring any outside interference from the boss, he's just got one thing to say about that...he accepts. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C+</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts I find the in-ring ratings very interesting to watch. They have such a wide range. Lomas was sitting the B's for a while fairly consistently, but hung out in the Ds for this show. I didn't think in-ring performance was affected by popularity, but apparently it does. That said, I really liked the way this particular episode came together. Everything was in the general range I wanted it to be in (though I was really hoping that Henry/Huggins would have their respective high pops boost that main event). Show was solid and told a good story, I think. Final Rating: C- </div>

Insider Trading <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"> http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/Events/Insider%20Trading.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg Insider Trading Thu/4/Nov/2028 Greenback Arena in Tri State, 7500 in attendance <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Kenneth Caine -vs- Jillian Jarvis <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> As a kickoff match, this was decent, but it didn't really live up to my expectations. A rematch from the last Public Relations, these two put on a pretty good show resulting in Caine getting his win back with the Lion Knee. Winner by Pinfall: Kenneth Caine </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 13:16 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 2px solid #eee8aa; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel Duran.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Isabel Duran -vs- Jason Thunder © <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> W$W Blue Chip Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Blue%20Chip.jpg Our first championship match of the evening is a decent match that definitely showcases Duran's promise as a competitor. She gives Thunder everything he can handle and more, and only some unfortunate ring placement managed to prevent a championship change, as Thunder was just able to get his feet on the ropes on multiple occasions. He would weather the storm, pun intended, however, and eventually hit her with the Thunder Struck in the middle of the ring for the three count. Winner by Pinfall: Jason Thunder Jason Thunder makes his 2nd defense of the W$W Blue Chip Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 9:06 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jose Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Jose Caballero -vs- Marcos Caballero <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Bit of a breather here, as the Caballeros shied away from their usual high flying style and took to just beating on each other. Neither man backed down, and eventually, Marcos would hit the Twisting Neckbreaker for the victory. Winner by Pinfall: Marcos Caballero </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 7:09 Rating D-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane Windham.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Blue Phantom.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Showtime -vs- The Next Big Things <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick Lindland.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> The announcers say that Showtime requested some competition at this event, which is where this match comes from. Though it wasn't pre-announced and there isn't really any storyline behind it, these two teams were able to put on a pretty good show. Showtime took it to the heavyweights for a while with some guerrila tactics, but eventually they were caught, and the big men grounded them hard. Aroma would nail Phantom with the Cracked Facebreaker to clinch the victory. Winners by Pinfall: The Next Big Things </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:10 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Famine Faith </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Famine is seen alone this time, shrouded in darkness. He says that Apocalypse have been looking at themselves. They have been refocusing. They have been finding where they have gone wrong. And they are ready to return...but not yet. They are waiting for the right time. And when they do return? It's going to be...Apocalyptic. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 2px solid #eee8aa; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Pure Savagery -vs- McManus & Allen © <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> W$W Tag Team Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Tag%20Team.jpg The champs are in trouble from the get go in this match. Reed and Savage completely overpower them, taking Allen off the ring apron early and isolating McManus for a long time. They even start playing games with them, and allowing him to almost make a tag before preventing it at the last moment. A desperation neckbreaker on Reed gives him just enough space to make the tag to Allen, and she clears house for a short moment before being cut off at the knees herself. The challengers turn their attentions to Allen, working her over in isolation as well. It's only after she dodges a spear attempt from Savage that drives him into the ringpost are they able to start putting forth some momentum of their own, but they make the most of it. Tagging in and out quickly to hit a few double teams and rapid fire moves, they are finally able to finish the match off with one of Allen's Northern Lights Suplexes on Reed, while Savage was still recovering on the outside. Winners by Pinfall: McManus & Allen McManus & Allen make their 1st defense of the W$W Tag Team Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 17:20 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Money Talks </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Money is backstage with his boys, and he says that Huggins doesn't know what he stepped into here. Tonight, Sanchez and Pennyworth are going to dismantle Orton and Huggins, and when all is said and done, they're going to be sending Huggins back into retirement and leaving Orton down and out. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Freddy Huggins & Shawn Orton -vs- Money Talks w/ Rich Money <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Though technically everyone in this match are currently heels, the crowd didn't really seem to mind. Everyone had their own favorites and they were cheering for them, drawing a number of competing chants as the match went on. It was a fairly open bout, with all four men getting their offensive spots in, but allowing Huggins to shine. Orton and Huggins slowly developed momentum, and were closing in on a victory when Money just caught Orton's heel when he was bouncing off the ropes. That tripped him up just enough to be caught by Sanchez, and with Pennyworth's help they hit the Buy Low Sell High, giving Money Talks the win. Winners by Pinfall: Money Talks </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 13:18 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Henry is backstage before his match. He says that he likes Lomas, but when they're in the ring out there, all friendships go out the window. Tonights match is for the gold, and Henry is all about the gold. So tonight, Lomas may as well have stayed home, because Henry isn't giving up the belt. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 2px solid #eee8aa; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Lightning Lomas -vs- Ross Henry © <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> W$W Openweight Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Openweight.jpg Decent main event that saw plenty of action in the ring. These two men told a story, and they told it pretty well, even if Lomas doesn't seem to be reaching the performance levels he was showing as a tag wrestler. These two went back and forth for some time with neither man seeming to get much of an advantage for a long time. It wasn't until around the fifteen minute mark when Henry seemed to start pulling ahead, and he was able to capitalize a few minutes later when he hit the Earthquake Powerslam for the pin. Winner by Pinfall: Ross Henry Ross Henry makes his 5th defense of the W$W Openweight Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 21:32 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Cali Slick </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Slick is seen backstage watching the end of the main event. He turns to the camera and says that he's seen it time and again. Someone challenges Henry and loses. He's wanted to claim that spot for some time, so he's not waiting. Right now, he's putting his name in the ring for a championship match next month. After all, there's still one man in W$W that Henry hasn't been able to defeat...and that's Cali Slick. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts Ok...this was the first show I can remember where I didn't get the "this show raised your popularity in one region" note. I need to start hitting those B levels again. I thought I might have a couple in this show, but alas, was not to be. Final Rating: C- </div>

<p>Public Relations 47</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"></p><p> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg</span><span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Events/Public%20Relations.jpg</span><span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg</span></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;">Public Relations 47</span></p><p> Thu/4/Nov/2028</p><p> New England, 3700 in attendance</p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shadrach.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shadrach.jpg"</a> height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Shadrach</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Freddy Huggins</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy</a> Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> Huggins's debut match here in W$W is a good one. Shadrach is still a jobber, but he's beginning to look pretty good, and his size does a good job of making Huggins offense look potent. He even gets a couple moments of offense at one point, only to be cut off with a thumb to the eye. Huggins makes short work after that, eventually hitting a Huggins Kiss for the pinfall.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Freddy Huggins</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 4:54</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy</a> Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Freddy Huggins</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Huggins grabs a microphone after his win, and starts running down Rich Money. He says that Money has been abusing his power since he got here, and when he saw how Money was treating Shawn Orton, he had to do something about it. So he got himself a fancy new W$W contract...and now that he's here, he's going to make sure to put Money back in his place. Go ahead and try to make his life miserable, Huggins can take it. And he'll take out Money in the process.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> B</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger</a> Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal</a> Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Pure Savagery</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> The Next Big Things</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike</a> Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick</a> Lindland.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Tag Team #1 Contenders Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> This was a pretty good match, with plenty of back and forth and lots of story to tell. TNBT got the early advantage, isolating Reed for a long portion of the match, but they were unable to keep him down for a three count at any point. He did finally make a tag to Savage, who brutalized the good guys with hard hitting blows. Pure Savagery took over from there, trying to wear down the faces, but nothing seemed to work to end the match for them either. There were a couple more similar shifts of momentum before Savage hit Aroma with a low blow the ref didn't catch, following it up with a bear hug that caused Aroma to tap out.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners by Submission: Pure Savagery</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 18:21</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos</a> Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel</a> Duran.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Marcos Caballero -vs- Isabel Duran</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Matt Alvarez -vs- Shooting Star Perez</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Matt" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Matt</a> Alvarez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shooting" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shooting</a> Star Perez.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Blue Chip #1 Contenders Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> We follow up the tag team contenders match with a fatal four-way to determine who will be facing Jason Thunder at Insider Trading. All four competitors put on a pretty good show, with Alvarez having a great day and coming out of this looking the best. There was plenty of action, as the match did the usual two competitors out of the ring at a time, leading to a pinfall attempt and a breakup by someone recovering. All four competitors got near falls on multiple opponents.</p><p> </p><p> The ending came when Alvarez was down after being sent into the ringsteps, Perez had suicide dived into the ringside barricade, and Marcos and Duran were left in the ring. Marcos looked to be closing in on a victory when there was a thump outside the ring that drew the referee's attention (that turned out to be Alvarez being sent into the ring steps again). Behind the ref's back, Jose Caballero slid into the ring, planted a DDT on his brother, and slid out. Duran recovered from her own dazed situation, and hit the Angel Shocker to get the pinfall and earn herself a title shot.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Isabel Duran</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 14:02</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian</a> Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Jillian Jarvis</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Kenneth Caine</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth</a> Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> This was a fun match featuring two competitors who hover near the top of the card. Both people get plenty of offense, and it's capped off with a Tornado Elbow Smash from Jarvis, giving her the victory.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Jillian Jarvis</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 11:32</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine</a> Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The</a> Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War</a> Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague</a> Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Apocalypse</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Another bit from Apocalypse. This time, they appear to be in a basement somewhere, though the walls are covered with occult symbols and various other accoutrements that might be associated with magic. This is contrasted by The Revelation standing at the front of a conference table at which the other three men are sitting, a slide show being projected onto the stone wall. While Famine, War, and Plague look supremely bored, Revelation skips through a bunch of slides showing the current W$W champions. What he is saying cannot be made out, but when he flips to a final slide that has (badly) photoshopped images of all four men holding the titles, he seems to get everyone's attention. The bit ends with Famine looking right at the camera, snapping his fingers, and the scene cuts to black, the bell tolls, and the word "Soon" appears on the screen.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning</a> Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross</a> Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Lightning Lomas & Ross Henry</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Money Talks w/ Rich Money</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin</a> Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard</a> Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich</a> Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> The announcers bill this as a warmup match for the four competitors, but point out that with Henry and Lomas fighting against each other tomorrow at Insider Trading, neither man could truly be comfortable tagging with the other. The heels are able to use that tension to their advantage, and isolate Lomas for long periods of time. Henry looks on with concern, though doesn't seem to be too eager to get into the ring either. The turning point comes when Shawn Orton appears from somewhere and starts attacking Rich Money at ringside. The referee can't do anything since Money isn't an official competitor, but it distracts Money Talks long enough for Henry to make the tag. He lays out both Sanchez and Pennyworth, working them over for a while before finally hitting Pennyworth with the Earthquake Powerslam and the victory.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners by Pinfall: Lightning Lomas & Ross Henry</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 14:55</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy</a> Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn</a> Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard</a> Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin</a> Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Huggins & Orton, Money Talks</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> With Money already down and out, Orton turns to Money Talks in the ring. They appear to be ready for him, but then Huggins slides in from behind and starts the beatdown. Orton quickly joins him in the ring, and the already worn down Money Talks is quickly overwhelmed, and left laying. Orton and Huggins raise each others hands in victory before laughing their way out of the arena.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Thoughts</strong></p><p> Good show for our go-home. I like it. Everything worked as I'd hoped, and we set up what I wanted for the PPV.</p><p> </p><p> <em>Insider Trading announced card</em></p><p> Marcos Caballero vs Jose Caballero</p><p> Kenneth Caine vs Jillian Jarvis</p><p> Money Talks vs Freddy Huggins & Shawn Orton</p><p> Isabel Duran vs Jason Thunder © for the W$W Blue Chip Championship</p><p> Pure Savagery vs McManus & Allen © for the W$W Tag Team Championship</p><p> Lightning Lomas vs Ross Henry © for the W$W Openweight Championshp</p><p> </p><p> Final Rating: C-</p><p> </div></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>Public Relations 46</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <div style="max-width:1400px;margin:auto;"></p><p> <div style="padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #34ab83; margin:10px;background: #d8e6e8; max-width:85%;"></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg</span><span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Events/Public%20Relations.jpg</span><span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg</span></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;">Public Relations 46</span></p><p> Thu/3/Nov/2028</p><p> North Carolina Biker Museum in Mid Atlantic, 1873 in attendance</p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike</a> Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick</a> Lindland.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Next Big Things</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Money Talks w/ Rich Money</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Joaquin</a> Sanchez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard</a> Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich</a> Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> Great match to start the show, and all three men put on great performances. Money Talks has been on one hell of a roll as of late, with their momentum absolutely through the roof. We were able to play off that, and lots of little things went exactly their way through the course of the matchup, as they played the heels to perfection. The turnaround came when Money tried to get involved, but was caught by the referee. While they argued, Pennyworth tried to get involved as well, and that allowed a hot tag from The Next Big Things. Lindland cleaned house, the faces used supreme teamwork, and eventually Aroma would hit Pennyworth with the Cracked Facebreaker for the win.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners by Pinfall: The Next Big Things</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 15:48</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali</a> Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning</a> Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Cali Slick, Lightning Lomas</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Slick is seen backstage working out when Lomas enters the screen. They stare at each other nervously for a little while before Lomas asks Slick why he wanted to talk. Slick says he has an idea of how they can resolve their little impasse. They both select an opponent for the other for tonight, and whichever of them can win quicker gets the title shot. Lomas ponders that for a moment before he agrees, and the two men cautiously shake hands before parting.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> E+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jose" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jose</a> Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos</a> Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Amazing Caballero Bros</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Pure Savagery</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal</a> Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger</a> Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> This was a far better match than I expected it to be, honestly. There was an interesting mesh of styles between these two teams, and the high-flying of the Caballeros seemed to throw Pure Savagery off their game for a while. That all stopped, of course, when Savage hit an absolutely brutal looking headbutt on a mid-air Jose. After that, it was an academic use of the Locked Hate Demolisher followed by a cocky looking pin, and Savage had the victory.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners by Pinfall: Pure Savagery</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 7:58</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos</a> Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jose" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jose</a> Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Amazing Caballero Bros?</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Post match, Marcos helps his brother to his feet with a little shake of his head...only to turn and level him with a short arm clothesline immediately after. A few more kicks, and Marcos walks out of the ring alone.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> E-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cameron" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cameron</a> Jones.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Cameron Jones</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Isabel Duran</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel</a> Duran.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> Jones has been sniped by SWF at long last, so he spends this fight making Duran look good. They have some decent chemistry as well, which helps out. Cameron sells her moves well, and she performs well, so when she hits the Angel Shocker for the pinfall, it ends a decent match in good fashion.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Isabel Duran</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 8:24</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine</a> Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The</a> Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War</a> Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague</a> Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Apocalypse</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Apocalypse shows up in another vignette. This time, they are obviously talking strategy amongst themselves in a bunker somewhere. The background makes it appear almost as if they were in the cold war, with a map in the background appearing to showcase a number of military targets around the world. The entire black and white shot is intercut with periodic full-color shots of nuclear blasts, locust swarms, devastated and arid wastelands, and old warn down grave markers.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali</a> Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Cali Slick</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Jason Thunder</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason</a> Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> It's perhaps no surprise that Thunder ends up being Slick's opponent here tonight. They shake hands to start the match, and then go full speed ahead. Slick obviously is trying to end the match early, but nothing he tries seems to keep the Blue Chip champion down. Thunder slips out of two early attempts at a Slick-Back before going on the offense himself, eventually hitting the Thunderstruck. It looks like the match is over with an unfortunate result for Slick, but he kicks out just this side of the three -- and truth be told he might have done it a bit later than he should have. Thunder tries to press his advantage, but Slick seems to get a second wind, and when he goes for the Slick-Back a third time, Thunder isn't able to get out of it, and Slick picks up the victory. He sets the time for Lomas to beat later tonight as 13:30.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Cali Slick</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 13:30</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn</a> Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich</a> Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Shawn Orton, Rich Money</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Shawn Orton comes to the ring. He says that he's been examining his actions of the last few weeks, and one thing has been made abundantly clear to him. Turns out the boss has been right all along. Orton should have never gotten in the way, and he'd like to apologize, face to face. He calls out Rich Money, who comes out to the ramp.</p><p> </p><p> Money has a microphone of his own. He says that he's glad that Orton has finally come to his senses and realized that the best way to be treated fairly in this company is to do what you're told. Money will take that apology, and the two of them can...only we never hear what we can do, because Money is attacked from behind. The announcers make a big deal over who that might be, and after he is joined by Orton and the two of them finish beating Money to the mat and step away, he turns to face the camera.</p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Freddy</a> Huggins.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> Emily, in particular, is in shock at Huggins' appearance here, wondering just what this might mean for W$W.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lloyd" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lloyd</a> Kipp.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Matt" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Matt</a> Alvarez.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Unlimited Violence</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> McManus & Allen</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley</a> McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber</a> Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> With the crowd still buzzing from the ambush by Orton and Huggins, the tag champs pull Unlimited Violence into a pretty damned good match. The announcers definitely were using the time to talk about Money's confrontations with Orton, but manage to talk about the tag team championships as well, in particular noting that a number one contenders match was set for next week in New England. Kipp and Lloyd put up a good fight, but McManus would drop Kipp with a big impact powerbomb for the pinfall.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners by Pinfall: McManus & Allen</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 7:44</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley</a> McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber</a> Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>McManus & Allen</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> After their match, McManus & Allen get on the stick. They say that whether it's The Next Big Things, or it's Pure Savagery, the result is going to be the same. Allen says that they didn't like the feeling when they lost these belts before, and they don't intend to ever lose them again. McManus says that's why it doesn't matter. The pure heart of the champions will carry them through So, whichever team faces them at Insider Trading had better be ready to take the loss.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D-/D</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning</a> Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Lightning Lomas</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Kenneth Caine</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth</a> Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"></div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> Everyone seems a little surprised by Slick's choice of opponent for Lomas here tonight, the announcers even going so far as to surmise that they thought Slick would pit Lomas against Henry. Even Lomas seems a little out of sorts at the start of the match, allowing Caine to build up some momentum in the match that he then has to fight back against. He does so, slowly but surely, and eventually hits an Exploder to hold on for the win. He holds his breath waiting for the official announcement, which states that he won the match in 10:04, granting him the #1 contender's slot.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Lightning Lomas</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 10:04</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> D+</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lightning</a> Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross</a> Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Lightning Lomas, Ross Henry</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Lomas is still celebrating in the ring when Henry's music hits and the champ comes out. He says that he declined to take part in tonight's festivities, because he wanted to stay out of the decision. But now that it's been made, he congratulates Lomas on his upcoming title shot. Lomas says that it's going to be more than a shot -- he's going to walk out of Insider Trading as the NEW W$W Openweight Champion. Henry smiles, and says that he'll see him in the ring.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C-</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Thoughts</strong></p><p> So. Marcos Caballero turn...except it wasn't. I could have SWORN I set him to prepare a turn, but when I got to that segment, it wasn't there. I'm so confused. So, for now, he's a face still...I'll see if I can work with that.</p><p> </p><p> I was disappointed in both Slick/Thunder and Lomas/Caine. These felt like they should be solid C if not C+ rated matches, but both came in in the Ds. I almost wish I was playing with the Dirt Sheet on so I could see what was going wrong here. And that angle...wow. I mean, I knew that wasn't going to go well, but I wasn't expectign an E+.</p><p> </p><p> But, overall, a decent show I guess. </p><p> </p><p> In roster news, Cameron Jones was signed by SWF. Because of that, I no longer felt I had a reason to continue employing Lisa Bowen (they are engaged, explaining the connection). I'd kind of tied her in with Jarvis, but that felt thrown together for me, and she just isn't developing like I'd hoped. So I dropped that contract as well. I'd like to drop Jarvis as well, but she and Riley are dating, and he won't let me. Meanwhile, Hellcat Hernandez' contract has expired, and we have released Zuri Fortin, Andre Reinhardt, and G Force from the jobber ranks.</p><p> </p><p> Final Rating: C-</p><p> </div></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p>