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Public Relations 45 <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 45 Thu/2/Nov/2028 South East, 503 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/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"> 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"> The announcers talk this match up as scheduled revenge from Rich Money, and it proves to be a difficult and dangerous fight for Orton. He faces 2-on-1 and even 3-on-1 odds on multiple occasions, and with Money there to threaten the ref every time time tried to intervene, much of it went unstopped. He was still able to get in a fair bit of offense here, but the end result was inevitable. Pennyworth would lock on the Money Clip for the win. Winners by Submission: Money Talks </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 13:58 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"> Apocalypse </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> We are treated to a dark and gloomy pre-recorded video where the four members of Apocalypse take place in some sort of ritual. It's somewhat unclear what is actually occurring, but there is chanting and pentagrams and candles. Famine Faith wields a silver knife, and the spot ends with a spray of blood covering the camera before the shot fades to black. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating E+</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/Shadrach.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Shadrach -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$W Blue Chip Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Blue%20Chip.jpg This is a pretty decent match, showing that Shadrach definitely has the potential to climb the ranks of the card. It proves to be a fairly open match, with both men managing to hit some highlights, and both selling pretty well for the other. Thunder makes his first defense after hitting the Thunder Struck. Winner by Pinfall: Jason Thunder Jason Thunder makes his 1st defense of the W$W Blue Chip Championship </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/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/Roger Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Next Big Things, Pure Savagery </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> These two teams run into each other backstage and start arguing over which of them deserves a tag title shot first. Savage snaps first and throws the first blow, but before too long both teams are throwing haymakers and throwing each other into conveniently placed debris. It takes a whole host of personnel to pull them apart and make them go their own separate ways. </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/Hellcat Hernandez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Hellcat Hernandez -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"> Decent match that the crowd actually got behind. Hernandez is on her way out, so she does the job here, falling to the Lion Knee. Winner by Pinfall: Kenneth Caine </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 8:17 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/Blue Phantom.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane Windham.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Showtime -vs- The Amazing Caballero Bros <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jose Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Editors Note: Lost my data on this match. Ok match. Phantom claims it with a Show's Over double team, pinning Jose. Winners by Pinfall: Showtime </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time XX:XX 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"> Lightning Lomas -vs- Cali Slick <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> This is a match that I feel should have been a bit better, and I completely blame the location for it. But them's the breaks when you're trying to push into new territory. This had pretty good action, with plenty of back and forth, both men taking turns on offense for a while, and quite a few rest holds. Lots of near falls, with both men hitting their finishers twice each (and managing to cover only once each afterwards). An extremely tired looking Slick was just setting Lomas up for a third Slick-Back of the evening when the bell rang, and the match was declared a time limit draw. Neither man looked particularly happy about that. Time Limit Draw </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 30:00 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/Ross Henry.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/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry, Lightning Lomas, Cali Slick </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> The champ's music hits, and Henry comes to the top of the ramp, applauding the men in the ring. He grabs a microphone and says that was a hell of a performance they put on, and he'd be honored to defend his championship against either one of them...but he's not a fool and there's no way in hell he's defending against both of them at the same time. So Slick and Lightning need to figure out which of them gets the first shot before Insider Trading, or Henry will have to find someone else to challenge. The show ends with Slick and Lomas staring each other down inside the ring. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts Again, I'm blaming the South East for the poor ratings. I think we'll start to improve as worker popularity gains, but then again...I'm not exactly lighting the charts up where I do have the popularity. So, we'll see how this goes. Final Rating: D+ </div>

Public Relations 44 <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 44 Thu/1/Nov/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/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Henry makes his way to the ring holding the Openweight Championship over his shoulder. He says that yes, he beat his challenger at Expected Earnings. But he's not happy with anyone interfering in his matches. So he's here to challenge Shawn Orton to a match. Anytime, any place. </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/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry -vs- Ultimate Phoenix II <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ultimate Phoenix II.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> A quick and easy match for the champion. The announcers said that Orton's failure to respond was obvious, and Henry kept looking to the ramp in search of a distraction or interference that never came. It also helped that he and Phoenix showed some pretty good chemistry, and this turned out to be a decent match to start the show out on. Short and sweet, Henry earns the victory with an Earthquake Powerslam. Winner by Pinfall: Ross Henry </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 3:21 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- Shooting Star Perez <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shooting Star Perez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> These two came out of the gates fast and furious, going at each other with everything they had. It was almost like they knew something was coming...and it turned out there was. Before either competitor could really get a leg up on their opponent, all four members of Apocalypse made their way to the ring. They attacked both Perez and Duran, laying them out, and tossing them out of the ring. No Contest </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 5:24 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"> Apocalypse </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Famine has the stick, and he stalks around in silence for a long moment before he starts to speak. He says that obviously, the events of Expected Earnings did not go the way Apocalypse wanted. He says that Apocalypse have lost their way. They should be dominating this company. Destroying everyone and everything in their path. But they haven't been. So it is time for Apocalypse to step back for a while. To recenter. And come back...with a vengeance. </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- Andre Reinhardt <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Andre Reinhardt.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Reinhardt makes himself look pretty decent in this match, but Caine earns the victory with the Lion Knee. Winner by Pinfall: Kenneth Caine </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 6:58 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"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Patrick Lindland.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> McManus & Allen, The Next Big Things, Pure Savagery </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> McManus and Allen come to the ring, showing off their newly reclaimed title belts. They say that the fight was tough, but that they prevailed...and with Apocalypse tucking tail, they seem to be lacking a challenge at the moment. They are interrupted by The Next Big Things, who say that now that Jarvis is off their backs, they can look to claim the championship for their own. THEY are interrupted by Pure Savagery. Reed reminds us that both he and Savage have fought for the Openweight Championship. They are obviously better suited to have a shot -- and both of the other teams can watch right now as they lay waste to their opponents. </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/Roger Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Pure Savagery -vs- The Amazing Caballero Bros <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jose Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> The Caballeros definitely put up more of a fight that Savagery was expecting, making the heavyweights earn the victory here tonight. Still, it seemed to be a foregone conclusion by the six or seven minute mark, and from there, Savage played with his opponents until he was finally able to put down Jose with the Locked Hate Demolisher. Winners by Pinfall: Pure Savagery </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 10:49 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/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Thunder & Lightning, Cali Slick </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Thunder & Lightning are seen backstage. Lomas is congratulating Thunder on his title win, and the pair of them are joking about Lomas helping to send Apocalypse packing. They seem to be having a good time. Then, Lomas talks about how his next obvious step is to go after the Openweight Championship, and then they can both be singles champions. Cali Slick is walking by at that moment, and asks Lomas what he's thinking. Lomas says that he knows Slick likes putting himself in the way, so why don't they have a match next week to figure this out? </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/Jillian Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lisa Bowen.jpg" height="75" width="75"> Jillian Jarvis w/ Lisa Bowen -vs- Duane Windham <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Duane Windham.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> A match that didn't have as much going for it as I'd hoped. I still have hopes for Windham, but at this point I'm wondering if he'll ever move himself up the card. Jarvis earns a hard fought victory, dropping Windham with the Tornado Elbow Smash. Winner by Pinfall: The Fame Express </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:57 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/Shawn Orton.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"> Rich Money, Shawn Orton, Money Talks </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Money makes his way to the ring. He reminds everyone of Orton's interference in the title match last week. He says that as of right now, he is rescinding Henry's challenge. There is no way that Orton will earn a title shot after the way he has been behaving. This prompts Orton to come out to yell at the boss...but before he can even get a word out, he is jumped by Money Talks, who had been hiding on either side of the ramp. The two men beat Orton to the floor at Money's direction, leaving him down and out as the three men stand tall on the ramp for a while before Money escorts his charges to the ring for the main event. </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/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"> Money Talks w/ Rich Money -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"> Money Talks get a chance to get some of their momentum back against the Tag Team Champions. This proves to be a pretty damned good match, with plenty of action from both teams. It seems, though, that the going got a little tough for Money Talks, as Sanchez eventually lost the match for his team after refusing to back away from punches on Allen in the corner, letting the ref count all the way up to 5 and beyond, and forcing his way through the ref when he tried to push him back forcibly. He finally backed off only after McManus got involved, at which point, Money Talks celebrated as if they had won the match as they made their way out of the arena. Winners by Disqualification: McManus & Allen </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:54 Rating C+</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts Solid final match didn't really make up for the rest of the show, I guess. Apparently there wasn't enough wrestling. But, we're still in the Lakes, and a lot of my guys are still building popularity. I think we're still in good shape. Final Rating: D+ </div>

<p>Expected Earnings</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/Expected%20Earnings.jpg</span><span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg</span></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;">Expected Earnings</span></p><p> Fri/4/Oct/2028</p><p> Greenback Arena in Tri State, 7500 in attendance</p><p> </p><p> <em>Preshow</em></p><p><em> Joaquin Sanchez defeated Shadrach (C-)</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/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> Roger Reed</strong></p><p> </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"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> For as good as these guys have been, this wasn't as good as I'd hoped the opener would be. It was decent, and got the crowd going, don't get me wrong. But there was just something off about it. Both men gave as good as they got, resulting in a hard-hitting affair that turned into more of a brawl then a wrestling match. Slick would earn the victory after hitting the Slick-Back after a DDT.</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> 10:48</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/Lisa" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lisa</a> Bowen.jpg" height="100" width="100"><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"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Zuri" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Zuri</a> Fortin.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Lisa Bowen, Jillian Jarvis, Zuri Fortin</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Bowen takes the lead on this promo, not that it makes it much better. Fortin and Bowen got into a fight backstage a couple weeks ago, and they're still casting side eye glances at each other every time they think the camera won't pick up on it. Bowen says that Jarvis and Fortin will make short work of The Next Big Things tonight, and prove that not only are they not the NEXT big things, they never will be big things in this company.</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/Jillian" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian</a> Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Zuri" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Zuri</a> Fortin.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lisa" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lisa</a> Bowen.jpg" height="75" width="75"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Jillian Jarvis & Zuri Fortin w/ Lisa Bowen</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> This was a decent but not great match. We kept Fortin out of the action for much of it by having an early trip outside the ring and having Aroma practically drive her through the ring steps. This left Jarvis to take on both big men by herself. She was game, but it was obvious that the long reign of torment she'd provided her opponents had driven them to reach deep down within themselves, and they slowly but surely wore her down with double teams and brutality. When Fortin finally got back into the match, they took her out with a huge powerbomb, then looked at each other, and dragged her over to her own corner, allowing Jarvis to tag back in. From there, it was quick and dirty, with Aroma hitting the Cracked Facebreaker for the pinfall and sweet sweet vengeance.</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> 9:29</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/Rich" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich</a> Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rich Money</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Money comes to the ring with the Blue Chip championship over his shoulder. He says that Marcel LeFleur's injury had left him in a bit of a bind, but he thinks he's figured out the best way to do this. He's out here to hang the belt high above the ring for a 6 person ladder match. The person who climbs a ladder and pulls down the belt first will be the new W$W Blue Chip Champion.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> B</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 2px solid #eee8aa; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cameron" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cameron</a> Jones.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel</a> Duran.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Hellcat" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Hellcat</a> Hernandez.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Cameron Jones -vs- Isabel Duran -vs- Hellcat Hernandez</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Jason Thunder -vs- Shooting Star Perez -vs- The Revelation</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason</a> Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shooting" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shooting</a> Star Perez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The</a> Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>Ladder Match for the W$W Blue Chip Championship</strong></p><p> <span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Blue%20Chip.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> This match was, simply put, organized chaos. Nobody in particular seemed to thrive in the environment created, but nobody seemed out of their element either. There was plenty of usage of the ladders as weapons, and Revelation pulled out some chains to use as well. In short, mayhem. There was one particularly scary looking spot where The Revelation had managed to climb the ladder, had his hands on the belt, and then had the ladder kicked out from under him by Perez. This left Revelation literally hanging with the belt with no way to get his feet back underneath him. He desperately tried to hold on, even pull the belt off while he was hanging, but inevitably he lost his grip and fell about fifteen feet to the canvas. </p><p> </p><p> The final result came as Thunder and Duran scaled opposite sides of the ladder with everyone else down and out outside the ring (Revelation had rolled to the outside after falling and basically not moved since). They traded blows at the top of the ladder, resulting in Duran being knocked backwards, her feet tangling in the ladder. While she tried to pull herself back upright, Thunder reached for and pulled the belt down, becoming your NEW W$W Blue Chip Champion.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Retrieval: Jason Thunder</strong></p><p> <em>Jason Thunder wins the W$W Tag Team Championship for the 1st time</em></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 12:40</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> <em>Famine Faith, Lightning Lomas</em></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> A video package is played showing highlights of the storyline between Lightning Lomas and Famine Faith. The tag line asks if the bell is finally tolling for Lomas, or if Lightning will strike twice and defeat Famine again.</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/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> 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>I Quit Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> This match was a perfect culmination of everything these two have brought to the story in the past few months. Lots of counter wrestling, good and painful looking holds, and a back and forth flow that the crowd really got into. The first attempt to get someone to quit was when Famine hit the Leap of Faith perfectly square, and followed it up instantly by wrapping Lomas' neck between the ropes. Lomas refused to quit and forced his way out of the ropes to Famine's dismay. And that's when things went off the rails. Tables. Chairs. The two went out into the crowd; at one point a fan's plate of nachos was tossed in Famine's face. The second attempt at forcing a submission came from Lomas, when he managed to drop a pile of sound equipment onto Famine. Famine refused to quit, and managed to struggle out from under the heavy pile of equipment...only to eat a huge dropkick from Lomas that sent him over a railing to the floor five feet below. Lomas quickly followed and wrapped Famine up with some cord in a rather unique submission hold before he could recover from the fall, and this made Famine give up the fight. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Submission: Lightning Lomas</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> 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/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> The camera follows Famine Faith as he pushes his way through the curtain holding his shoulder. He sees War and Plague warming up for their match. He tells them that things aren't going well today, and they have the last chance to make things right. Everything rests on them retaining the title tonight.</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: 2px solid #eee8aa; 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"><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><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Apocalypse ©</strong></p><p> </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> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>W$W Tag Team Championship Match</strong></p><p> <span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Tag%20Team.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> War and Plague come out hot, and take control of the match before the opening bell. War attacks McManus, nearly concusses him on the ring post, and sends him out of the ring. Plague likewise attacks Allen when her back was turned, laying punch after punch to the back of her head before the referee is able to push them back to assert control. Despite their obvious injuries, the bell does ring to start the match, and Apocalypse starts going to work. Allen was still in the ring, so she is the de facto legal person for her team, and they work her over hard, focusing on the legs and back to take her finisher out of play. This seems to be working to perfection for quite some time, though multiple attempts at ending the match (including a double team Bubonic Bomb) fail to keep her down for the three-count. As McManus finally climbs his way back to the ring apron, a desperation jawbreaker from Allen gives the faces an opportunity to recover...only to be cut off by War knocking McManus off the apron again. The referee forced War back to his corner, allowing McManus to send Plague out of the ring and into the barricade, and giving Allen the chance to get to her corner. They got the ref's attention by yelling, and made the tag, giving McManus the legal status. He went to town, having been basically out of the match the entire time so far, and nearly single-handedly took out both members of Apocalypse. The momentum shifted slightly a couple more times through the course of the fight, but in the end, Allen was able to hit a swinging DDT that downed Plague long enough for the three count as McManus and War tussled outside of the ring.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners by Pinfall: McManus & Allen</strong></p><p> <em>McManus & Allen win the W$W Tag Team Championship for the 2nd time</em></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 15:43</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/Kenneth" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth</a> Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Kenneth Caine</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Michael Savage</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"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> This was just a good wrestling match. While advertised as a grudge match, there wasn't really a huge story behind this. Simply put, Caine had a win over Savage, and he wanted it back. This was a very open match, the winner of which couldn't really be determined until the final move. Both men had their offensive moments, hitting their respective big spots. Savage would hit the Locked Hate Demolisher for the win.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Michael Savage</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 11:39</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/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/Rich" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich</a>ard Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rich Money, Richard Pennyworth III</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> The Riches are backstage. They remind everyone that with just a little hiccup, Henry has been on top of the heap here in W$W for nearly a year and a half now. It was time that ended, and Pennyworth is the man to take him down. They've studied Henry. They know his weaknesses. And the fact that he's coming off an injury is just cream on top. Tonight, the reigning Openweight Champion doesn't stand a chance. Pennyworth will walk out of the ring tonight with his 3rd Openweight Championship.</p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Rating</strong></p><p> C</td></tr></table></p><p> </div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"></p><p> <table><tr><td width="350"></p><p> <div align="center"></p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross</a> Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ross Henry</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> We cut to Henry, who is also preparing for the main event. He says that a lot of people here in W$W have thought they had what it took to bring him down. But the fact remains that only one person has beat him clean in the middle of this ring, and that man had to do it only after Henry had already had one grueling match that night. It's true that Pennyworth is a former champion -- but that was eight years ago. It is no longer his time. This is the Henry era, and that era isn't going to end tonight.</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: 2px solid #eee8aa; 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/Rich" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich</a>ard 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> </p><p> <strong>Richard Pennyworth III w/ Rich Money</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Ross Henry ©</strong></p><p> </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> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> <strong>W$W Openweight Championship Match</strong></p><p> <span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Openweight.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> This was a pretty damned good match. Pennyworth definitely showcased that he deserves to be at the top of the card again, as he and Henry went back and forth so rapidly that it was hard to follow. The momentum shifts were the story here, as both men would start getting hot only for something to cut them off at the knees. Money was a menace at ringside, tripping Henry or distracting the referee constantly. For his party, Henry would always manage the perfect counter when Pennyworth would get on a roll. The match was ten minutes old before Pennyworth was able to turn a perfect distraction by Money into a long-term momentum shift, when he started using a number of amateur wrestling moves to slow down the pace and bring Henry to the ground. In fact, Pennyworth managed to get Henry into the Money Clip, and it looked like he had the match in the bag, but Henry's desperation reach for the ropes *just* managed to swipe a finger on them, and that was enough for the referee to call for a break. Money was absolutely furious at this call, and got up on the ring apron to yell at the referee. That proved to be a mistake as Shawn Orton came out of the crowd, decked Pennyworth with a set of brass knuckles, and vanished again as Money shifted his diatribe to get the ref to turn around. He did turn around, just in time to see Henry level the staggering Pennyworth with an Earthquake Powerslam, and make the cover to retain the belt.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Ross Henry</strong></p><p> <em>Ross Henry makes his 4th defense of the W$W Openweight Championship</em></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 17:10</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> OK. I like how this show did. The ups and downs were basically how I expected the flow of the show to go (even if the downs were a little lower than I'd wanted). A couple underperforming matches, but for the most part, things went well. This show should end the storylines for TNBT/Jarvis as well as Famine/Lomas, so we'll see where things go from here.</p><p> </p><p> Also, full disclosure. I now have NO plans in mind for the Blue Chip. LeFleur's injury really threw me for a loop. I literally picked six people for the match that I thought could be fun, then called my son over and had him pick one of the pictures to determine who won. Guess it's time to come up with something.</p><p> </p><p> Final Rating: C</p><p> </div></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p>

Historian, glad to have you aboard. The Climb and The Summit are my favorite reads in years, so I'm definitely glad to hear you're enjoying this.

Public Relations 43 <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 43 Thu/4/Oct/2028 New England, 3400 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"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Rich Money, Ross Henry </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Rich Money makes his way to the ring. He reminds everyone that tomorrow at Expected Earnings, Richard Pennyworth III will take on Ross Henry for the W$W Openweight Championship. But since Henry hasn't competed since Short Sell, Money thinks it's time, so he calls out the champ. Henry makes his way to the ring with the microphone, and says that he'll take on anyone Money has in mind, just as long as Pennyworth is also competing tonight. Money agrees, and announces that Pennyworth will be having a warmup match later on tonight against G Force. But Henry's match starts right now...and it's against Jillian Jarvis. </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/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry -vs- Jillian Jarvis w/ Lisa Bowen <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lisa Bowen.jpg" height="75" width="75"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Henry is still shrugging off the effects of his injury, so this fight went a little slow and formulaic to reduce any issues that might cause. Both Jarvis and Henry looked pretty good, but Jarvis started working on the back of Henry, and looked to be pulling ahead. That's when The Next Big Things came out of the crowd, slid into the ring, and laid her out with a double team powerbomb. The referee called for the bell instantly, disqualifying Henry, who looked a little miffed at the interruption. Winner by Disqualification: Jillian Jarvis </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 7:57 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/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 </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Standing over the fallen Jarvis, Aroma and Lindland get on the stick. They say that Jarvis can bring anyone she wants to Expected Earnings, the end result of their tag match is going to be just like this. </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/Hellcat Hernandez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Hellcat Hernandez -vs- Cameron Jones <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cameron Jones.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> This was a pretty good matchup, billed as a potential number one contenders match for the Blue Chip Championship. With LeFleur's taking on all comers, that doesn't seem to matter much, and the announcers run with that for a while. One the whole, this was a decent but not great match that saw Jones claim victory with the Fisherman's Suplex. Winner by Pinfall: Cameron Jones </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 9:40 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/Marcel LeFleur.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Marcel LeFleur, Rich Money </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Speaking of the Blue Chip Championship, Marcel LeFleur makes his way to the ring, the belt around his waist...and his shoulder and arm in a sling. He slides into the ring, and grabs a microphone. He addresses the crowd first and says that it's good to be in New England, and he'd love to be competing here tonight, but there are things he needs to take care of. He then requests that Rich Money come to the ring. The boss obliges, grabbing his own microphone. It looks like Money is about to say something, but LeFleur beats him to the punch. He says that people know he wrestles elsewhere, and in fact he is even World Champ in other places. He'd hoped he was starting to work his way up the card here as well. Unfortunately, in a match last night up in Canada, there was a pop, and long story short, he'd torn his rotator cuff. Doctors say in the best case scenario that he's out of action for months. So, unfortunately, he is unable to defend this belt here tonight, or any time in the near future. Therefore, to his own disappointment and with apologies to the W$W faithful, he is hereby vacating the Blue Chip Championship. He shifts the microphone to his injured hand, pulls off the belt, and with a moment of hesitation hands it over to Money. LeFleur says he'll be back for that when he's better, so keep it prestigious. As LeFleur makes his way out of the ring, Money says that this throws all of plans for the belt out the window. He promises that there WILL be a match to determine a new champion tomorrow at Expected Earnings, but the details will have to be found out there. </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/Jose Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Amazing Caballero Bros -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"> This match was better than expected. Both sides got some good offense in, playing it fairly evenly in the momentum and attack games. Unlimited Violence, after some time, managed to corner Jose and keep him isolated. After a cheap shot dropped Marcos off the apron, a Cornered Pump Kick by Kipp dropped Jose to the mat, and gave UV a huge win to Marcos dismay. Winners by Pinfall: Unlimited Violence </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 9:20 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"> <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"> Thunder & Lightning & McManus & Allen -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"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Huge preview match for Expected Earnings here as the announcers say that once again Lomas will be taking on Famine at Greenback, but also it is announced that Apocalypse will be defending their W$W Tag Team Championships against McManus & Allen. The match goes pretty much as expected, and it's a pretty good show. Apocalypse utilizes distraction and dirty tricks to gain momentum, keeping members of their opposition isolated, and in general being royal bad guys. The faces weather the storm, get the hot tag, and clean house, only to be shortcutted and cut off once again. Finally, after some dirty pool outside the ring and slamming people into barricades and ring steps, Riley McManus ends up with The Revelation in the center of the ring with both of them legal, and lands a vicious looking stunner that's able to earn the three count. Winners by Pinfall: Thunder & Lightning & McManus & Allen </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 19:31 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/Emily McQueen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <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"> Emily McQueen, Rich Money, Richard Pennyworth III </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Before Pennyworth's "warm-up" match, a sit-down interview with him and Rich Money conducted by Emily McQueen is aired. They get into their familial relationship (supposedly Pennyworth is Money's nephew), their mentor-mentee relationship, and Money's abuse of power to give Pennyworth shots that may be seen as unearned. Money and Pennyworth do a good job of looking offended at the right moments, and the interview goes pretty well. It ends on a high note when McQueen asks Pennyworth what his plan is for Expected Earnings to take on the nearly unstoppable Henry. Pennyworth says that he's going to do what he always does, and that is win. </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/G Force.jpg" height="100" width="100"> G Force -vs- Richard Pennyworth III 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/Rich Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> It may be overkill to have Money out here at Pennyworth's side, but the two of them act as though this match is a huge test for the Openweight challenger. It's not. Pennyworth probably could have the match won in about 90 seconds, but he milks it a little bit, finally putting Force out of his misery with the Bull Market. Winner by Pinfall: Richard Pennyworth III </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 3:39 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/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Cali Slick & Kenneth Caine -vs- Pure Savagery <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Roger Reed.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"> Once again, Savage looks like the huge prospect that he is. I really hope I get to cult soon so that I can lock him up with a written contract. This match is a relatively short but high-octane affair, with all four men going full speed from the opening bell. The referee has obvious trouble keeping control, as Slick found himself a tag team partner with a similar mindset to himself to take on Reed and his buddy. There are long sections when all four men are brawling at the same time, and everyone, referee and announcers included, quickly lose track of who the legal man is on either side. So when Slick managed to hit the Slick-Back on Savage and try for the cover, the referee made the count even though Caine and Savage were still brawling in the other corner of the ring. Winners by Pinfall: Cali Slick & Kenneth Caine </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 9:26 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts Yep. LeFleur injured. Two champs in two months. Fortunately, surgery went well, and he should be back in action sometime in the middle of next year. There have been better go-home shows, but I think this one worked pretty well. Stories are moving along at pace, and nothing seems out of whack at the moment. The announced card for Expected Earnings: Cali Slick vs Roger Reed Kenneth Caine vs Michael Savage -- Grudge Match The Next Big Things vs Jillian Jarvis & Zuri Fortin Lightning Lomas vs Famine Faith (I Quit Match) W$W Blue Chip Championship Match -- Participants and Stipulations TBD W$W Tag Team Championship Match -- McManus & Allen vs Apocalypse © W$W Openweight Championship Match -- Richard Pennyworth III vs Ross Henry © Final Rating: C- </div>

<p>Public Relations 42</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 42</span></p><p> Thu/3/Oct/2028</p><p> Mid Atlantic, 1700 in attendance</p><p> </p><p> <em>Preshow</em></p><p><em> Showtime defeated Ultimate Phoenix II & Hellcat Hernandez (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/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><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/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"><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> This was a fun showcase match to get the show off on the right foot. The Caballeros got a little offense in early, but the bulk and strength of Sanchez stopped them cold when he tagged in. From there, Money Talks put on a tag team clinic, eventually double teaming Jose to hit the Buy Low Sell High with Sanchez getting the pinfall.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners by Pinfall: Money Talks</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 9:05</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/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> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Henry is seen backstage watching the Money Talks match. He says that he knows Pennyworth was the shit at one point in his W$W career, but now this is Henry's belt. And there isn't anything that Pennyworth or Money can do about it. At Expected Earnings, this title belt isn't going anywhere.</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/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><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> Thanks to McManus & Allen, this match was more than watchable. Alvarez and Kipp showed good instinct in letting the veterans lead the action, and the match was the better for it. Unlimited Violence had some early success, working over the back of McManus, but a brief 4-person brawl turned things around for the good guys. Allen would slow the action down, take Kipp out of the action by throwing him over the top rope, and lock on the figure four for the submission on Alvarez.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners by Submission: McManus & Allen</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/Jillian" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jillian</a> Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Zuri" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Zuri</a> Fortin.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Jillian Jarvis & Zuri Fortin</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Jarvis and Fortin, with Bowen at their side, run down The Next Big Things. They brag about how Jarvis has been one step ahead of the men at every turn, and their match at Expected Earnings isn't going to be any different. </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/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> 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> Orton is obviously frustrated by his failure to earn a title shot, and takes that frustration out on a hapless Jones. While this couldn't be considered a dominating performance, it was still pretty one sided, and Orton definitely pulled up just short of disqualification a number of times. The Winning Palm Strike earns him the pinfall victory, after which he just stares up the ramp, shaking his head.</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> 7:55</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/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> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Duran is seen backstage. She says that she understands that the Blue Chip champ has been given the night off, but if he's really going to make good on his promise to put the belt up against anyone who asks...well, she's asking.</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/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> War Diaz</strong></p><p> </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> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> This was a great match that was able to build the feud between Lomas and Famine without Famine making an appearance. War came out of this match looking really good, and his size and strength outmatched Lomas' speed and technique for much of the fight. War would continually floor Lomas with hard-hitting power moves. Lomas for his part tried to stick and move, but never was quite able to chain together multiple moves to get anything going. That is, until War tried for a powerbomb, and Lomas somehow managed to roll through. The rollup wasn't enough for the victory, but it swung the momentum his way, and a minute or so later he was able to put the big man down with an Exploder.</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> 14:52</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/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/Shawn" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn</a> Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rich Money, Shawn Orton</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Orton is seen bursting into Money's office again. He tells Money that this is his last chance -- put Orton in the title match, or else. Money, of course, resuses. Orton nodes for a moment, then launches himself at Money, laying in kicks and punches on the boss before finally finishing him off by slamming a potted plant onto Money's head (conveniently hidden by his desk at the moment, of course). With one last kick on the prone Money, Orton walks away.</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> Micheal Savage w/ Roger Reed</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="75" width="75"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> Reed's compatriot takes on Slick in this match of the night. Savage and Slick turn out to have good chemistry, and really were moving with the flow and letting the crowd take them where the match needed to go. Savage would have much of the momentum through this match, looking good and strong as time went on. Slick would manage to counter a spear attempt and drive Savage into the corner, which let him take over, and he was starting to look pretty good. Reed would get involved, however, and attempt to drive a steel chair into Slick's head with the ref on the other side of the ring...but Slick reversed positioning at the last moment, and the steel chair dropped Savage to the mat. One Slick-Back later, and Cali Slick has the 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> 12:48</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/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> Obviously unsatisfied with the ending of the previous match, Reed quickly rolls into the ring and starts assaulting Slick with the steel chair. After the first couple of hits, it's all Slick can do to cover up as Reed quickly dents the chair almost beyond recognition. Slick is left unconcious in the ring as Reed walks out with his arms raised.</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/Kenneth" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth</a> Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Kenneth Caine</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> This turns out to be the tale of two matches. Famine comes out of the corner strong at the opening bell, and makes Caine work for every inch of offense he manages to pull out, but overall, Famine was in control. He looked to be closing in on the victory, too, when Lightning Lomas' music hit, pulling Famine's eye. Lomas himself wouldn't appear, but Famine would be half way up the ramp before realizing that the referee was counting him out, and was up to 8. Making it back to the ring just in time, he ate a big boot from Caine.</p><p> </p><p> From there, Caine had control. He was slow to gain momentum, but after trading blows when both men got back to their feet, he started getting a burst of adrenaline, and finally finished it off with the Lion Knee.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Pinfall: Kenneth Caine</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 12:49</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> Not a lot to say about this one. Decent show, did what it had to do. </p><p> </p><p> Final Rating: C</p><p> </div></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p>

Public Relations 41 <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 41 Thur/2/Oct/2028 South East, 448 in attendance Preshow Pure Savagery defeated The Next Big Things (C+) <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"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry, Rich Money </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Ross Henry comes to the ring to start the show. He says that he saw Shawn Orton's challenge last week in the Great Lakes, a challenge for Henry's Openweight title. He says that Orton has balls to be challenging an injured champion. And if Orton thinks Henry would actually take on that challenge? Well, he's absolutely right. He is interrupted by Rich Money's music, as the boss makes his way to the ring. He says that normally he's ok with a champion accepting a challenge for the title on their own, but he happens to have another idea in mind. Orton's a fine challenger, and Money will give him a shot -- eventually. But there is one man in W$W who's momentum is absolutely through the roof right now. So tonight, he's giving Richard Pennyworth III a shot at Cali Slick, and if he can win that match, then he becomes the number one contender. </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/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Amber Allen -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"> Fresh off the beatdown at last week's Public Relations, Allen takes on one half of the tag team champions to start off the competitions tonight. This is a decent bout, but it's obvious that Allen is outclassing Plague in the technical department. With no other members of Apocalypse coming to the ring, she is able to slowly wear him down and lock on a figure four that draws the submission. Winner by Submission: Amber Allen </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 12:21 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/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Shawn Orton, Rich Money </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Orton is seen backstage, where he barges into Money's office. He immediately demands that Money take back what he said at the beginning of the show. Orton deserves a title match, and he deserves it now. Money says that is NOT going to happen, and if Orton thinks he can bully his way into a title match, then maybe he never sees one at all. Orton starts to stalk out, but Money stops him and says that since he wants competition so badly, he can take on Riley McManus in singles competition tonight. And IF he can win that match, then Money will consider him for a title shot in the near future. Orton stares him down for a long moment then walks out without another word. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C+/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/Zuri Fortin.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Zuri Fortin -vs- Shooting Star Perez <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shooting Star Perez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Zuri makes her in-ring debut here tonight, and puts on a decent but not great performance. Perez had to walk her through a couple of spots, almost literally in one case. Still, it was a decent match that put Zuri on the map a little bit. It ended when she hit the Galaxy Crucifix, and held on for the pin. Winner by Pinfall: Zuri Fortin </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 5:27 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/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 </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Aroma and Lindland come out on the ramp while Fortin is still celebrating. They say that since she decided to involve herself, she can face the consequences right alongside Jarvis. They want a tag team match, Aroma and Lindland against Jarvis and Fortin, and they're not taking no for an answer. </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/Marcel LeFleur.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Marcel LeFleur © -vs- Andre Reinhardt <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Andre Reinhardt.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 LeFleur comes out first, and just holds up the belt in the middle of the ring until Reinhardt's music starts playing. LeFleur nods his head a bit and gets ready to fight while he makes his way to the ring. Once again, this is a pretty quick match. Reinhardt does a decent job acquitting himself in the ring, but LeFleur is just a little overwhelming for him. After an early flurry of offense, LeFleur slows down the pace, and at around the five minute mark locks on the Parisian Chickenwing. Reinhardt -almost- makes it to the rope before LeFleur rolls the lock around back to the middle of the ring, and that is too much for the challenger to take. Winner by Submission: Marcel LeFleur Marcel LeFleur makes his 4th defense of the W$W Blue Chip Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 6:02 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"> Famine Faith </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Famine is seen backstage, shrouded in darkness. He says that tonight, he is going to make an example of Jason Thunder. Tonight, Thunder will pay for his partner's mistakes. Tonight, Famine is going to dismantle the man, take him out, and ruin his career. </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"> Famine Faith -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"> Famine apparently bit off a bit more than he was expecting in this match -- though not more than he could handle. He and Thunder has some great chemistry, and the flow of this match was something great to behold. And yes, that means that Famine has positive chemistry with both halves of Thunder & Lightning. Thunder got some early offense in, working on Famine's neck and legs in spurts, trying to take the Leap of Faith out of play and also weaken him for his own finisher. Famine would defend eventually by getting out of the way of a charge and careening Thunder into the corner. He would recover first, and lay waste to Thunder after that, finishing it off with a Leap of Faith and earning the pin. Winner by Pinfall: Famine Faith </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:56 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/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Shawn Orton -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"> This was a decent match that didn't quite tell the story I wanted it to tell. Orton did well, but was eventually outwrestled by McManus, who got the pinfall. This, at least for now, ended Orton's championship dreams. Winner by Pinfall: Riley McManus </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:14 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/Richard Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Rich Money, Richard Pennyworth III </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Money steps out onto the ramp as Orton was making his way out, and started making fun of him. Said he gave him a chance and he blew it. If this is how he's going to do when given the chance to run with the ball, then Money definitely made the right choice -- and Orton should find a screen in the back and watch how a REAL wrestler claims his birthright. Because right now, Pennyworth was going to the ring, and he was going to wrestle circles around Henry's proxy and gatekeeper Slick. This wasn't going to be a fight, it was going to be dominance. Because when HE gets the chance, Pennyworth doesn't screw it up. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating B-/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/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- Cali Slick <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Unfortunately, this doesn't appear to have been the proper match to end with. Pennyworth didn't seem to have an off day, but neither he nor Slick seemed to have a good performance tonight. There was some back and forth action early, with some slick! counter and counter-counter maneuvering from both men, but eventually Slick would take control. He seemed content to fight Pennyworth's fight today, working mostly with technical prowess but throwing in some of his prefered brawling style as well. Things turned around when a superkick attempt was ducked and leveled the referee. Roger Reed jumped out of the crowd and went to town on Slick while Pennyworth gathered himself. By the time the referee recovered, Pennyworth was on his feet, Slick was down, and Reed was nowhere to be found. Money had a self-satisfied smile at ringside, and it didn't take too long for Pennyworth to slap the Money Clip onto the beaten and dazed Slick, and he held on for the victory. Winner by Submission: Richard Pennyworth III </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 12:01 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts This was looking like a pretty solid show. Good promos, good up and down flow...and then that last match brought it down. Still, this was in the South East, so I think it'll do good things for us. I think part of the problem is that Pennyworth's popularity, unlike many of the other guys, is basically non-existent outside the areas we've been in. And, well...this was our very first visit to the South East region. As he continues to get wins here, I think this will improve. In a particular example, both of Money's promos involving Pennyworth almost certainly suffered from his lack of popularity, earning a D+ and a D- respectively. Final Rating: C- </div>

Public Relations 40 <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 40 Thu/1/Oct/2028 The Asylum in Great Lakes, 875 in attendance Preshow Hellcat Hernandez defeated Shooting Star Perez (D+) <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"> The show gets off to a huge start as Rich Money makes his way to the ring. He welcomes the crowd, and says that it's good to finally be back in the Great Lakes region, for the first time in nearly five years. Wall Street Wrestling is starting to expand, and he can't think of a better place to expand to then right here. He continues on by announcing a couple of big matches that will take place here tonight. The first announcement is of six-man tag action featuring Apocalypse, represented by Famine Faith and the W$W Tag Team Champions War Diaz and Plague Ryland taking on the team of Thunder & Lightning as well as Riley McManus. He follows that up with a second announcement, in tag team action, Pure Savagery (Roger Reed and Michael Savage, if you've forgotten) will take on the makeshift team of Cali Slick and Kenneth Caine. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating B-/E+/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/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"> Money Talks w/ Rich Money -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"> We kick off the actual action for the day with a tag team showcase as two top teams take to the ring. Money stays out and joins his boys at ringside, and spends most of the fight actually staying out of the action and just shouting encouragement. TNBT were able to build up a seemingly insurmountable momentum advantage, using solid tag team tactics and were closing in on a victory. That's when Jillian Jarvis' music hit, and she walked out onto the stage. This distracted both the referee and the legal man Aroma, giving Pennyworth the chance to drop the big man with a low blow. He gathered up his opponent and locked in the Money Clip; Sanchez prevented the save, and Aroma tapped. Winners by Submission: Money Talks </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 12:17 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 to the ring to a huge roar from the crowd. He says that it turns out that cage matches are dangerous, drawing a bit of a laugh. He says that he sustained an injury, and he could work through it, but doctors are encouraging him to take it easy for a while, so he won't be active in the ring for a little bit. He says that he knows that is upsetting, but he'll be back in action before you know it, and defending this championship of his once again. </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/G Force.jpg" height="100" width="100"> G Force -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"> I had plans, honestly I did. We'll see if this helps me kickstart them again. The Revelation turns in a quick and dominant performance on the youngster, capping it off with a quick Blueprint to earn the submission victory. Winner by Submission: The Revelation </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 5:30 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/Marcel LeFleur.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shadrach.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Marcel LeFleur, Shadrach </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> LeFleur comes to the ring with the Blue Chip Championship belt over his shoulder. He lists a couple of names -- Slick, Diaz, Fernandes. He says they're all considered great Blue Chip champions, and he wants to be in that conversation with them. And one thing they all did routinely was put the belt up for grabs. So that's what he's doing. You want a shot at the belt, all you have to do is ask. And right now, he's putting up on for anyone who wants to come out from the back. Earn your place, try to win the belt. There's a moment of silence as the words hang in the air, when Shadrach comes out. He says he's still relatively new here, but one way to kick start a career is to claim a prestigious belt like the one LeFleur carries. Shadrach accepts the open challenge. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating D-/E</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/Shadrach.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Shadrach -vs- Marcel LeFleur © <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcel LeFleur.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 a fairly quick match, but it works pretty well. Shadrach is pretty much unknown, but certainly has potential to become a huge name in the business if he keeps working at it. LeFleur carries him to a pretty watchable match, and uses Shadrach's size to make him look quite dangerous. LeFleur withstands some pretty painful looking strikes, but manages to reverse one, get the big man down, and lock on the Parisian Chickenwing for the victory and title defense. Winner by Submission: Marcel LeFleur Marcel LeFleur makes his 3rd defense of the W$W Blue Chip Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 6:30 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px dashed #34ab83; background:#d0dee0; #box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3) inset;"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Shawn Orton </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Orton is backstage. He says that he saw Henry's annoucement earlier tonight, but he's not bothered by it. As far as Orton can tell, there's nobody around right now to step up to the champ, and nobody else has the guts to challenge an injured man. Well, Orton has the guts. He's putting it out there right now -- he wants to face Henry for the W$W Openweight Championship. </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"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Cali Slick & Kenneth Caine -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"> The announcers put over the issues that Slick and Reed have been having of late, and remind everyone that Savage just got out of a brutal cage match against the Openweight champ Henry. This proves to be a pretty fun back and forth matchup, with neither side getting too much momentum. Savage in particular looked...well, Savage, as he brutalized both Caine and Slick with punishing blows. Ending came when Savage caught Caine coming off the ropes (aiming for a slingblade), and absolutely planted him with a Locked Hate Demolisher. Winners by Pinfall: Pure Savagery </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 12:56 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/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Famine Faith </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Famine, cloaked in darkness, rails on Lomas for a while. He talks about Lomas' "fluke" win at Short Sell. He says that the Apocalypse is coming for him, and any who stand with him. Famine is destined to be champion again, and right now, Lomas is in his way. It is time to destroy that obstacle. </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/Riley McManus.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/Jason Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Riley McManus, Thunder & Lightning -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/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Plague Ryland.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> I'll be honest, McManus was kind of a 'toss-in' to this match because I couldn't figure out who else (that didn't already have a match) would be here in place of Henry. It worked out, as even though he was outside of the storyline and off his game a little bit, this mtach was pretty damned good. Also, I'm thankful for this match, since it reminded me that Thunder & Lightning never had gimmick changes after their return to face-dom, and were still technically using "Old School Heel" gimmicks. Oops. This was good back and forth matchup; the heels isolated Thunder as the weak link, and did everything they could to both keep him in the ring, and get him back in the ring when he wasn't. He was worn down over time, and was barely able to keep his feet when he finally tagged in Lomas. Lomas went to town on Plague and War (Famine was conveniently sitting on the ringside barricade at the time and didn't get involved) before they managed to double team and hit a Bubonic Bomb. McManus made the save on that pinfall attempt, and the faces were back in the action. Thunder had recovered, and the side of right and good had cleared the ring and celebrated for a moment, when Apocalypse got back into the ring. A full six-man brawl took place for a while as the referee desparately tried to regain order. Because of this, he never noticed when Famine got under the ring and slid War a sledgehammer. War slammed Thunder in the temple with the hammer, brought it down on his chest, and slid it back out of the ring. He made the cover just in time for the referee to turn around, and that was all it took. Winners by Pinfall: Apocalypse </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 20:42 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/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/The Revelation.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/Jason Thunder.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"> Apocalypse, Thunder & Lightning, McManus & Allen </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Apocalypse continues the assault after the bell rings, joined fairly quickly by The Revelation. They beat down all three of their opponents until Amber Allen apparently saw enough and came rushing to the ring to save her tag team partner. Unfortunately, that was a bit too little too late, as all three of the people who could have fought with her were already down and out, and the numbers game quickly overwhelmed her. Apocalypse stands tall over their fallen opponents as the announcers thank everyone for coming out. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating E+</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts Ow, that last angle. It hurts to end a show with one of your weakest segments, but at least it didn't seem to hurt the overall too badly. In this case, the matches I wanted to do good came through for me. A good return for the dirt sheets -- not so much for the financial books, but I knew that would be the case. Next week will be even worse; at least here I had some popularity already. Final Rating: C </div>

True enough about the negative influences; I've just managed to make it this far without any for the most part. 100% backstage rating makes me happy. I did go Great Lakes, then South East, then Mid Atlantic, with New England the go-home for the main event in Tri-State. It worked out for October, so that'll probably be my rotation for a while. [Yes, this means I just finished simming October. I'm going to aim for one show each day M-F. Give myself a schedule, might make it work better.] And the "Its alright" I picked up on your meaning after a while. No worries.

Yeah, that's not what I'm seeing at all. Then again, I'm in the US, which does have spillover everywhere. Maybe if I was in Australia, it would be different.

Short Sell <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/Short%20Sell.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg Short Sell Friday/4/September/2028 Greenback Arena in Tri State, 7396 in attendance Preshow Showtime defeated The Amazing Caballero Bros, Unlimited Violence, and Shadrach & Shooting Star Perez (D+) <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 Silencer.jpg" height="100" width="100"> -vs- <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Andre Reinhardt.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Silencer -vs- Andre Reinhardt -vs- Isabel Duran -vs- Marcel LeFleur © <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Isabel Duran.jpg" height="100" width="100"> -vs- <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcel LeFleur.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> W$W Blue Chip Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Blue%20Chip.jpg Marcel led this match from bell to bell, taking control both of the story and the action. He did a good job of making Isabel look pretty good, and Andre came out of it with a little bit of momentum as well, but this was the story of a dominant champion taking his challengers to task. LeFleur would lock the Parisian Chickenwing onto Silencer to earn his second defense. Winner by Submission: Marcel LeFleur Marcel LeFleur makes his 2nd defense of the W$W Blue Chip Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:15 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/Jillian Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <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"> Jillian Jarvis, The Next Big Things </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Jarvis makes her way to the ring, accompanied by Lisa Bowen. She reminds everyone that she has beaten both members of The Next Big Things individually, but when she went to challenge them to a handicap match, they decided to beat her to the ground instead. Not very sporting of them, was it. So she's out here now with her new manager to summon the big boys out. See if they want to take her on 2-on-1. <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Zuri Fortin.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Next Big Things oblige, starting to make their way to the ring. Before they can get there, though, a 'fan' jumps the barricade with a steel chair in hand and almost instantly drops Aroma to the ground with a hard shot to the skull. Jarvis darts through the ring ropes and soon joins with the fan in beating down TNBT. The segment ends with medical officials around TNBT while Jarvis, Bowen, and the fan raise each other's hands as they back through the ropes. </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/Riley McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> McManus & Allen -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"> Now this was a match. All five people in and around the ring did a great job, told a great story, and really sold the enmity between them. Money Talks used some underhanded tactics to isolate and wear down McManus, leaving Allen pacing in her corner and itching for the tag. When she finally did get in, she took it to the heels with vicious strikes and painful looking holds, at one point leaving Pennyworth absolutely screaming in pain. Money did some good work with limited spots, moving feet and ropes out of the referee's view to his teams advantage. With Pennyworth down and out, McManus & Allen were able to get back into the match, but it was not to be. Pennyworth would recover, and after a blind tag he cut down Allen with a chop block, and quickly locked her into the Money Clip. Before McManus could even start to get into the ring to make the save, she was tapping furiously. Winners by Submission: Money Talks </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 13:09 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/Cameron Jones.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Cameron Jones -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"> After the barn burner that we just went through, this match featured a couple of workers who have been largely overlooked as of late. This is a decent match that was designed and succeeded at calming the crowd a little bit, as they just went out there and put on a decent but not overwhelming show. Jones would hit the Fisherman's Suplex for the victory. Winner by Pinfall: Cameron Jones </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 13:20 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"> Lightning Lomas -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"> To determine which competitor is allowed to challenge for the Openweight Championship A pretty good match all things considered. The announcers kept reminding everyone that this wasn't a number one contenders matchup, but would only determine which of these two competitors would be even allowed to challenge for the title while Henry was champion. Of course, considering he was defending in a steel cage tonight, as Emily McQueen pointed out, that may only be for the rest of this show. That said, they went out there and put on a hell of a show, relying on their natural chemistry and skill to get the crowd popping. Famine would slowly but surely take control, working over the neck and abdomen area of Lomas to try to set up for his finishing maneuver. He would be denied, however, when he actually hit the Leap of Faith, as Lomas would roll through and over with the impact, keeping Famine's shoulders down on the mat for the three count with a sudden roll up. As the bell rang, Lomas would book through the ropes and up the ramp, Famine's face a mask of fury. Winner by Pinfall: Lightning Lomas </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:45 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/Roger Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Roger Reed, Cali Slick </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Reed is seen picking through the catering display when Cali Slick enters. Reed goes up to him immediately and gets right in his face, saying that both of them know that Reed had the victory at Hostile Takeover. There's some back and forth jawing, with Reed making reference to Slick's self-proclaimed Gatekeeper role. Finally, Slick says that if Reed is so sure that he was going to win, why don't they settle it right now? Reed agrees, and heads towards the ring area. </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- Cali Slick <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> The announcers remind us as this impromptu match begins that these two competitors were seen as sort of proxies for Savage and Henry, who will be taking part in the Openweight Championship bout tonight. From the opening bell, this match is brutal, with hard and dangerous looking attacks from both men. Slick at one point is driven face first into the top of the turnbuckle, and seems to come up a bit woozy, giving Reed a huge momentum shift. From there, Reed uses impact moves to keep Slick off balance, and eventually is able to hit the Stealth Crusher for the pin. Playing on the proxy angle again, the announcers wonder if this bodes ill for Henry's defense later on. Winner by Pinfall: Roger Reed </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:19 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/Kenneth Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Kenneth Caine & Shawn Orton -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"> W$W Tag Team Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Tag%20Team.jpg This was a fun story but not a great matchup. Orton and Caine came out on fire, taking it to the champs quickly and easily. They were working over Plague, but the tags between them kept getting harder and less wanted as each man wanted their own bite of hte pie. At one point, they got in each others faces instead of actually making the tag, leaving Plague to make his own tag and finally bring War into the bout. The big man was able to work over both Caine and Orton for a while before they got back on the same page, at which point they started isolating him instead. The turning point in this match, though, came when Caine made a blind tag that Orton didn't want. Caine jumped into the ring with momentum and turned War inside out, but when his celebration got too close to the ropes, Orton decked him. Caine dropped like a sack of potatoes, but the referee ruled that it was a tag and ordered Orton back into the ring. While he was arguing with the official, Plague and War got to their feet, and landed the Bubonic Bomb on Orton. War made the quick cover, and Apocalypse retained. Winners by Pinfall: Apocalypse Apocalypse makes their 6th defense of the W$W Tag Team Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 16:43 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/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Micheal Savage -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"> Steel Cage Match for the W$W Openweight Championship http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Openweight.jpg This was a damned good match to end the show, and it had Savage come out of it looking like a beast and a genuine contender. Henry would successfully defend the belt, but an early injury (it would turn out to be a cracked tailbone) when he was whipped hard into a turnbuckle would change the entire flow of the matchup. Savage would definitely be in control for most of the matchup, as Henry took it easy and avoided most major lifts and as many falls as he could. Even though Savage came out looking damned good, Henry would hit the Earthquake Powerslam in his biggest move of the night, and practically collapse on Savage for the three. Winner by Pinfall: Ross Henry Ross Henry makes his 3rd defense of the W$W Openweight Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 12:41 Rating C</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts So, the 'fan' in the Jarvis/TNBT angle is Zuri Fortin, an Eve Grunge regen. Decent but small technical wrestler who spent some time with NOTBPW and CWWF in the past, but has been unemployed for about three years. She *is* a negative influence in the locker room, something I usually try to avoid, but I really wanted somebody as a surprise to work with Jarvis. So far, there's enough positives to counteract her, so that's fine. Disappointed but not terribly surprised by the tag belt matchup. Not sure what it is, but I'm just not seeming to get the results I think I can out of them. Henry is injured, but can work through the pain. I'll probably keep him to angles until the next supercard regardless, thanks to the other news. No need to overwork him. My plan is put Hostile Takeover on mothballs, and take Public Relations weekly. By my calculations, I need to make a profit of about 4500 a month for the next two years or so to reach the owner goal, and I think I can pull that off still with 5 shows a month; I made a little over 50k this month so I think it's doable. In addition to New England and the Mid Atlantic, which will continue monthly, I plan on branching into the Great Lakes and South East -- though I'm considering going Mid South instead. I might even do both, and rotate the supercard each month between New England and Tri State. My Tri-State popularity is up to a C-, so C rated shows aren't helping me much there anyway. Also: Kijar, thanks for the kind words and for the nomination. Final Rating: C </div>

You'd think I'd have asked this before, but regardless. What are the actual mechanical benefits of internet distribution compared to dvd distribution? I've been on internet for most of my game. Supposedly, this brings in more fans. I'd expect, reading that, that would have the effect of increasing popularity (even slightly) pretty much worldwide...but it seems that the only popularity gains I've seen is from my actual shows and spillover. Since I'm (theoretically, this hasn't been tested) losing money from not having DVD distribution, what benefit am I actually getting?

Hostile Takeover 10 <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/Hostile%20Takeover.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg Hostile Takeover 10 Friday/3/Sept/2028 Mid Atlantic, 1400 in attendance Preshow Isabel Duran defeated The Revelation (D+) Andre Reinhardt & Hellcat Hernandez defeated Cameron Jones & Shadrach (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/Kenneth Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Kenneth Caine -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"> This is the first of two preview matches for the Tag Team Championship tonight, and it's a pretty good match to start off the show. A clean match with good storyline, there is plenty of back and forth and open competition. Caine would hit the Lion Knee and just barely hold Plague down for the three. The announcers put over the momentum this gives to Caine & Orton going into Short Sell. Winner by Pinfall: Kenneth Caine </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 9:46 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"> Rich Money </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> We cut to Rich Money's office where he says that he has a couple of announcements, matches to make for Short Sell. The first one will see Famine Faith in a rematch against Lightning Lomas. But this won't be just any normal match -- in this match, the stipulation will be that if Famine defeats Lomas, then Lomas can not challenge for the Openweight title until the champion changes, but Famine can. But the more important announcement is about the W$W Openweight Championship itself. At Short Sell, we will once again have Ross Henry defend the title against Micheal Savage, but this time, to prevent any outside interference, it will take place inside a steel cage. First pinfall or submission inside the cage earns the title. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating D+\C</td></tr></table> </div> <div style="border: 1px solid #34ab83; background: #d0dee0; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba (0,0,0,0.6);"> <table><tr><td width="350"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Amber Allen -vs- Richard Pennyworth III w/ Rich Money <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Richard Pennyworth III.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Rich Money.jpg" height="75" width="75"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> An excellent match between two top technicians. While Pennyworth started out in control, Allen would take over and slowly wear down Money's protege despite the owner of W$W shouting words of advice from the outside of the ring. It looked like she was about to claim the victory, hitting the Northern Lights Suplex in the middle of the ring...but unfortunately, Pennyworth's feet caught the referee on the throw and he went down. That allowed him and Money to switch to some underhanded tactics, which they did with aplomb. Money slid a steel chair into the ring, and after a couple of hits on Allen, Pennyworth noted the referee stirring. He slammed the chair into the turnbuckle, visibly denting it. He then tossed the chair at Allen's feet and crumpled into a ball holding his head just as the referee stood up. He saw the chair and Pennyworth on the ground, and disqualified Allen. Winner by Disqualification: Richard Pennyworth III </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 9:19 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 backstage in a darkened area, just barely lit enough to make him out. He calls out Lomas and says that he was holding back before. Doing just enough to earn the victory. But now, Lomas is in the way of something Famine wants. Now, there is nothing he won't do to win. He suggests that Lomas make his peace now, because after Short Sell, there won't be enough of him left to do so. </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/The Silencer.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Silencer -vs- Marcel LeFleur © <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcel LeFleur.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> W$W Blue Chip Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Blue%20Chip.jpg LeFleur makes his first Blue Chip defense in a contractually obligated rematch, and it is a doozy. He and Silencer went all around the ring, throwing each other in and out of the ring and landing hard and fast blows that echoed around the arena. Eventually, LeFleur was able to get the former champ into the Parisian Chickenwing, and hold on until he tapped out. Winner by Submission: Marcel LeFleur Marcel LeFleur makes his 1st defense of the W$W Blue Chip Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 13:29 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"> Savage is interviewed backstage about his upcoming title match. He says that it's only right that he gets another shot. A shot he plans to make good use of. One he plans to walk out of with the Openweight Championship. And there isn't ANYTHING that Henry can do to change that. </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"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> A pretty good match, all things considered, though it was obvious that Windham was outclassed in the ring. Still, the other three more than made up for it, and the match was definitely fun to watch. These are two face teams, so there were a few shows of respect, countermove after countermove followed by a handshake. When things started kicking into high gear, the sheer size and strength of TNBT proved to be too much for the high flying Showtime. At least until Jillian Jarvis' music hit and she started making her way to the ring. Aroma went out to confront her while Lindland shouted at her from the ring, leaving nobody to notice that Phantom had recovered. He grabbed Lindland for the rollup, holding him down long enough to get the three, and leaving Jarvis laughing all the way out of the ringside area. Winners by Pinfall: Showtime </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:24 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/Lightning Lomas.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Lightning Lomas </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Lomas is found backstage. He says that he's going to keep this simple. He believes that he belongs up there with the best in the world, let alone this company, and at Short Sell he's going to prove it by defeating his demons and defeating Famine Faith cleanly in the middle of the ring. </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/War Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"> War Diaz -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"> The second tag preview match of the evening was...less than I'd hoped it'd be. It was a decent match, with some fun back and forth action, and heelish moves from both men. Orton looked to be leading towards a victory when the rest of Apocalypse made their way to the ring. While War managed to distract the referee (claiming Orton had thumbed him in the eye), they took turns hitting Orton with power moves culminating with the Leap of Faith. Rolling out of the ring, War suddenly recovered, and hit the Asian Thumb Spike, dropping him for the three count. Winner by Pinfall: War Diaz </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:08 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/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 in one week's time he has to defend his title against Micheal Savage in a Cage Match. He says that this isn't the first time he's been in a cage. And it probably won't be the last. The only thing that changes for him is that he no longer has to watch his back. To expect the unexpected. And that means that he can put all his focus on Savage. And all that means is that Savage...doesn't stand a chance. </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"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="75" width="75"> Roger Reed w/ Micheal Savage -vs- Cali Slick w/ Ross Henry <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="75" width="75"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> A match featuring the proxies for the Openweight champ and his challenger, with the competitors at ringside. This was a high impact matchup that maybe went a little too long, as Slick was obviously starting to tire by the time it ended. And the end was chaos, as first Savage then Henry made their will felt, culminating with a brawl in the middle of the ring between all four men as the referee threw the match out. No Contest </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 12:18 Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts Somehow, despite those last two matches dragging it down, I still managed a respectable show, especially for the Mid Atlantic region. Maybe if I'd moved it around a little (ending with the title match I guess), this could have been better. But man, do I miss the B level shows. Final Rating: C- </div>

In Wall Street Wrestling, my (sometimes) diary, Sept 2028. Franchise Players: 1. Famine Faith (Matty Faith) 2. Ross Henry 3. Kenneth Caine 4. Micheal Savage 5. Patrick Lindland Next Big Things: 1. Marcos Caballero Hot Prospects: 1. Marcos Caballero 2. Andre Reinhardt 3. Isabel Duran 4. Ultimate Phoenix II 5. Matt Alvarez Talk the Talk (couple surprises here): 1. Rich Money 2. Ross Henry 3. Emily McQueen 4. Isabel Duran 5. Matt Alvarez Show Stoppers: 1. Marcel LeFleur 2. Blue Phantom 3. Famine Faith 4. Hellcat Hernandez 5. Kenneth Caine Ring Generals: 1. Roger Reed 2. Kenneth Caine 3. Famine Faith 4. Zuri Fortin (just hired, didn't realize she was here!) 5. Riley McManus Who's Hot: 1. Richard Pennyworth III 2. Joaquin Sanchez 3. Blue Phantom 4. War Diaz 5. Plague Ryland Who's Not: 1. Andre Reinhardt 2. Hellcat Hernandez 3. Shooting Star Perez 4. Amber Allen Time Decline: 1. Jillian Jarvis (43, 3 or 4 years past her best) 2. Cali Slick (41, 3 or 4 years past his best) 3. Ross Henry (39, signs beginning to show) 4. The Silencer (46, signs beginning to show) 5. Riley McManus (42, signs beginning to show...and he's new on this list) Hidden Gems: 1. Copperhead 2. Mutant 3. Leon Baker (appears to be a Danny Fonzarelli regen) 4. Neil Leon (Gentleman Jim King regen) 5. Eric Torres (Jungle Jack regen)

Public Relations 39 <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 39 Friday/2/Sept/2028 New England, 3200 in attendance Preshow Showtime defeated Andre Reinhardt & Hellcat Hernandez (C-) Jason Thunder defeated Shooting Star Perez (D+) <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"> <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/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry, Famine Faith, Lightning Lomas, Micheal Savage </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> The crowd erupts as the Openweight Champion Ross Henry makes his way to the ring. He talks about the championship match that occurred at Bull Market Brawl, and says that he's uncomfortable with how it ended. It seems Famine Faith hasn't gotten over losing to him, and felt the need to interject himself. Famine himself interrupts and says that Henry is correct. Famine should be champion, and since he's not allowed to get another shot until Henry loses the belt, Famine's going to make sure that happens sooner rather than later. Henry best get used to it...maybe even just give up the championship. Before Henry can respond, Lightning Lomas makes his way to the ring. He says that he understands Famine's frustration, but Lomas isn't through with him yet. In fact, Lomas has an idea...he'll put his own ability to challenge for the title on the line if Famine faces him yet again. The trio is interrupted yet again, as Micheal Savage makes his way to the ring. He points out that everyone in the ring is forgetting about one little detail...Savage earned a title shot, and he had that stolen from him by Famine's attack on the champion. He had the champ defeated on his own, and Famine stole that from him. Before ANYONE gets another shot at Henry, Savage wants to finish his match with the champ. All four men now in the ring, they get in each others faces, and appear to be about to come to blows when they are interrupted by Davis Ditterich and Emily McQueen at ringside. They say that word from the back is that tonight we will see a tag match with Henry and Lomas taking on Famine and Savage. </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- The Silencer <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Silencer.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> A fun and clean match to start off the action for the evening. Reed had control early and kept it for most of the match, though Silencer did get a few bits of offense in. Reed would claim victory after hitting the Stealth Crusher for the pinfall. Winner by Pinfall: Roger Reed </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:41 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/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/Jillian Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Next Big Things, Jillian Jarvis </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> The Next Big Things are walking backstage, when they turn a corner and see Jillian Jarvis. She smirks and goes to push her way through them, muttering something under her breath as she does. Whatever it was, it obviously enrages the tag team, and they grab her and land a couple of big blows on her before running her into some A/V equipment that was lying nearby. As they walk off, Jarvis pulls herself to a sitting position, wipes some blood off her mouth, and starts laughing. </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/Jose Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Amazing Caballero Bros -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"> Violence is here without their former manager, having reunited without her. It doesn't help them much, though, as the Caballeros are able to capitalize on a few small mistakes and claim the victory after Marcos downs Kipp with a Twisting Neckbreaker. Winners by Pinfall: The Amazing Caballero Bros </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 9:19 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- Deever Arnold <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Deever Arnold.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> A rather unceremonious end to this program as Arnold has signed a written with NOTBPW and is leaving the company this week. He looked pretty good in the loss, however, giving Slick all he could handle. That said, Arnold fell to the Slick-Back, staring at the lights on his way out of the company. Winner by Pinfall: Cali Slick </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 11:34 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/Kenneth Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Kenneth Caine, Shawn Orton </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Caine and Orton are seen backstage where they cut a promo against the Tag Team Champions, Apocalypse. They say that it's true that they haven't seen eye to eye lately, and that's not likely to change...but one thing they can agree on is that Apocalypse's claim of not having any competition will be put to the test, and that when it's all said and done, there will be new Tag Team Champions. </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/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- Riley McManus <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Riley McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Pennyworth and McManus bring it tonight in a hard fought back and forth affair. An early poke to the eye gives Pennyworth an advantage, but McManus slowly works his way back into contention for the victory, only to be tripped up by Money on the outside, returning control to Pennyworth. The battle works its way outside, where Pennyworth eventually slams McManus into the ring steps, laying in the boots for a few more seconds before rolling back into the ring and taking the countout victory with a huge smile on his face. Winner by Countout: Richard Pennyworth III </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 12:38 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/Ross Henry.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Lightning Lomas & Ross Henry -vs- Famine Faith & Micheal Savage <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.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"> Tag team match for the main event, with everyone teaming up with people who are not their regular partners. This was a decent match, though from the outset it appeared that Henry had his mind somewhere else. He appeared to be easily distracted, and missed a couple of tags he could have made. When he was in the ring, it looked like he was just going through the motions. The others in the match were able to make up for his off day (and let's be honest, even his off day was pretty good), and got a pretty decent story going. Famine repeatedly ducked Lomas, but there was tension being played up between him and his partner. The match ending came when Lomas got a hot tag after a couple double team moves on Henry, only to see Famine tag out immediately. Savage took the brunt of Lomas' initial onslaught, and absolutely jacked him with a Locked Hate Demolisher that seemed to erupt from nowhere. Henry was still on the outside recovering and didn't even notice the pin attempt, leaving Savage to get the three. Winners by Pinfall: Famine Faith & Micheal Savage </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 19:08 Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts This was a solid show coming off the PPV. It also happened to be W$W's 200th event, giving Pennyworth another User Talent point (I took Creativity -- hopefully some good gimmicks will come of it). In other news, our roster is BLOATED. Deever leaving is actually kind of helpful. Silencer's contract is expiring, and I'm probably going to just let him go. That still leaves us almost twice as many people as we should have by the numbers. So far it's ok, but particularly in the undercard it's hurting people. The problem is that the people in the undercard are all pretty promising, and I don't want to give up on any of them. Ah, if only I was Cult and could afford a child promotion. Final Rating: C </div>

Bull Market Brawl <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/Bull%20Market%20Brawl.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg Bull Market Brawl Friday/4/August/2028 Greenback Arena in Tri State, 7448 in attendance Preshow Roger Reed defeated Shadrach (D+) Cameron Jones defeated Isabel Duran (D) <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/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/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Apocalypse </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> The show opens with the bell tolling, and all four members of Apocalypse making their way to the ring. They talk about the W$W Tag Team Championships and all the teams in this company they've defeated -- they talk about Showtime, and the Caballeros, and Thunder & Lightning, and McManus & Allen quickly, saying they've defeated them all. And every other team in this company is either busy or doesn't matter. So, they've talked amongst themselves, and decided that first off, they are rejecting the Caballero's challenge. Been there done that. Secondly, there is only one team in this company worthy of challenging Apocalypse for the titles...and that is Apocalypse. So, War and Plague are going to give a title shot to Famine and Revelation. They are interrupted by a voice saying that they may not be seeing eye to eye lately, but there's one team in W$W that Apocalypse hasn't defeated... </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"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Apocalypse -vs- Kenneth Caine & Shawn Orton <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shawn Orton.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Tag Team #1 Contenders Match As the team of Caine and Orton make their way to the ring, the announcers put over the fact that this impromptu match has been declared an official number one contenders match. More so, they talk about Caine and Orton's heated rivalry as of late, and wonder if they can put their animosity aside for long enough to even win the chance at a title shot, let alone with the belts. The match itself was pretty damned good. With War and Plague at ringside, Caine and Orton had to have eyes in the back of their heads, but the champs still made the presence felt on numerous occasions. From the lowly foot grab to a full on Bubonic Bomb, all four members of Apocalypse were in fine form here tonight, while Orton and Caine (who have teamed as No Remorse elsewhere) definitely seemed to have lost the tag team mojo, and were very uncomfortable with each other. It looked like the tag champs were going to have an easy go of their next title defense. That's when Lightning Lomas appeared out of the crowd. He flat out leveled Famine Faith at ringside, then sent him into the timekeepers area and out of the match completely, escaping back into the crowd before the referee could spot him. Caine took full advantage of the distraction and speared Revelation out of his boots, earning the three count for his team. Winners by Pinfall: Kenneth Caine & Shawn Orton </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:29 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/Lloyd Kipp.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lisa Bowen.jpg" height="75" width="75"> Lloyd Kipp w/ Lisa Bowen -vs- Hellcat Hernandez <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Hellcat Hernandez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> I watched this match, amazed at the painful lack of chemistry displayed between Kipp and Bowen. I had Bowen release Alvarez earlier because of lack of chemistry...but hadn't seen the note for Kipp. Then I looked back at my old notes, and realized the chemistry note that had caught me was bad chemistry between Alvarez and Shooting Star Perez. So this story is all out of whack, and I'm scrapping it. It's just going to disappear. That said, Kipp and Hernandez had an almost watchable match, Kipp getting the pinfall after Bowen got involved. Winner by Pinfall: Lloyd Kipp </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 5:38 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/Deever Arnold.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Deever Arnold -vs- Cali Slick <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> The return match between these two was better than the first. They went full speed from the opening bell, with lots of counter wrestling on display, and a bit of high flying to boot. Slick tried to slow down the action after a while, but Arnold wasn't letting up, and eventually hit the Cannonball Senton for the victory, tying the series. Winner by Pinfall: Deever Arnold </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 8:34 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/Marcel LeFleur.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Marcel LeFleur -vs- The Silencer © <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Silencer.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> W$W Blue Chip Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Blue%20Chip.jpg This was a really good match to followup from last months first title match between the two. They played off the storylines built up in the last one, with Silencer taking a lot of shortcuts to try to retain his belt, but LeFleur was ready for them this time. Attempt one was a grabbing of the tights, but LeFleur rolled through to avoid the cover. The second attempt was a low blow that LeFleur caught before it could land. The third attempt was a pinfall with leverage...but LeFleur turned it into a Parisian Chickenwing, pulling the champion away from the ropes in the process. It wasn't long before Silencer tapped his title away. Winner by Submission: Marcel LeFleur Marcel LeFleur wins the W$W Blue Chip Championship for the 1st time </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 13:43 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/Riley McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> McManus & Allen -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"> Let me put this match into perspective by saying the Sanchez performed pretty well here...and he was the weak link. Allen, McManus, and Pennyworth all put on damned fine performances here and the crowd was behind them the whole way. This was tag team wrestling as it was meant to be, with neither team really getting an advantage for long stretches of the bout, and plenty of hard hitting action taking both legal participants out at the same time. The ending came after the action had spilled outside for a while, and Sanchez had sent Allen into the ring steps. The legal men, Pennyworth and McManus, were back in the ring, where Pennyworth caught McManus in the Money Clip. McManus tapped, and Money Talks had a clean victory in what may be the match of the year so far. Winners by Submission: Money Talks </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 12:28 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/Jillian Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Jillian Jarvis -vs- Mike Aroma <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Aroma walked out to ringside with his partner Lindland, but once the bell rang, he was all alone in the ring with Jarvis as Lindland went to the back. This was a good clean fight, Jarvis' speed and deceptive strength against Aroma's overwhelming size and power. Aroma looked to edn it early with a huge powerbomb, but Jarvis rolled to the outside before he could make the cover. A bit of chicken occurred after that, with both competitors trying to lure the other to where they could get their hands on them. Jarvis would come out on top of that exchange, and a few moments later, the Tornado Elbow Smash took out Aroma, and giving Jarvis wins against both members of The Next Big Things. Winner by Pinfall: Jillian Jarvis </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 10:33 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/Jillian Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <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"> Jillian Jarvis, The Next Big Things </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Jarvis isn't finished with Aroma, and starts attacking him after the match is over. She gets in a few solid licks on the big man, rocking him some more, before Patrick Lindland rushes out from the back to send her scurrying. </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"> Micheal Savage -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$W Openweight Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Openweight.jpg This was a very solid main event. Two big men pounding on each other, laying haymaker after haymaker, bruising slam after bruising slam. Plenty of fun spots, despite the big size of the men, and lots of action outside the ring. Steel steps were used, turnbuckles were run into, and both men ended up sporting bits of color by the end. The ending, however, was a bit unfortunate. Henry looked to be closing in on a victory with Savage reeling. The four members of Apocalypse made their way to ringside, coming out of the crowd. Plague Ryland climbed up on the ring apron on one side to draw the referee's attention, on the other side, War Diaz speared Henry, and Famine went for the Leap of Faith. Apocalypse wasn't quite quick enough to be spared the referee's attention, however, and he saw the tail end of the Leap, and quickly disqualified Savage, awarding the victory to Henry. Winner by Disqualification: Ross Henry Ross Henry makes his 2nd defense of the W$W Tag Team Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 25:08 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"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.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/The Revelation.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/Roger Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Ross Henry, Apocalypse, Pure Savagery </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Famine was apparently furious at the referee's decision, and looked to take out his fury on the man in stripes. Henry got in his way before he could throw a punch, and immediately a wild brawl started. Henry for a moment looked to be getting the better of it, despite the 4 or 5-on-1 advantage (it took a while for Savage to wake up and get involved), but when Roger Reed joined his teammate, the numbers game really got to him. Being beaten down by six other men, Henry still tried to fight his way free, but was gradually overwhelmed and beaten down hard. We fade to black on the scene of an unconcious and bleeding Henry lying in the center of the ring. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating C-</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts This was the show I wanted the last one to be. Finally got another match in the Bs, which I do believe is the first one in this calendar year. Everyone seemed to do a good job, and the flow of the matches and angles seemed to go how I wanted them. I give this show a thumbs up. Final Rating: C </div>

I think I like that bullet point match style. That's new, right?

<p>Hostile Takeover 9</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/Hostile%20Takeover.jpg</span><span>http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg</span></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;">Hostile Takeover 9</span></p><p> Friday/3/August/2028</p><p> Mid Atlantic, 1400 in attendance</p><p> </p><p> <em>Preshow</em></p><p><em> Isabel Duran defeated Ultimate Phoenix II (D)</em></p><p><em> </em></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"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rich Money</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> The show starts out with Rich Money's music, as the boss makes his way to the ring. He says that he's been keeping a close eye on things here, and something needs to be done about the Openweight contendership. It seems obvious that Shawn Orton was a bit upset with being left out of the #1 contenders match last month, so this time, he's going to include him. Tonight, we will see a triple threat match featuring Shawn Orton, Kenneth Caine, and Micheal Savage. The winner moves on to Bull Market Brawl to face Ross Henry for the Openweight Championship.</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 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/Amber" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber</a> Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"><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> <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>McManus & Allen, Rich Money</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Money is interrupted by the music of Amber Allen, as she and her tag team partner make their way to the ring. The remind Money of his interference, and say that they demand another shot at Money Talks. Money ponders that for a moment, then says...he'll think about it.</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/The" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The</a> Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Revelation</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> G Force</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/G" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/G</a> Force.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> Force does much better against Revelation than he did against the Openweight Champ here, actually managing to get in some offense. However, it was not to be as Revelation quickly took control and dismantled the rookie, eventually locking in the Blueprint for the submission victory.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Submission: The Revelation</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 7:22</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/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"><img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lisa" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lisa</a> Bowen.jpg" height="75" width="75"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Unlimited Violence w/Lisa Bowen</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> The Amazing Caballero Bros</strong></p><p> </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> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> Not unwatchable, but this match was far from good. Bowen and Alvarez' chemistry issues continue to rear their ugly head, and it made the match sloppier than it could have been. Jose gets the pin by hitting Alvarez with the Top Rope Elbow Drop.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners by Pinfall: The Amazing Caballero Bros</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 8:02</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 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/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> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> After their win, the Caballeros get on the stick. They call out Apocalypse. They say that they may not have been able to get the job done at Paying Dividends, but nobody else seems to be stepping up to the plate -- so the Caballeros are putting their names in the hat once again for a shot at the W$W Tag Team Championship.</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/Marcel" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcel</a> LeFleur.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Marcel LeFleur</strong></p><p><strong> -vs-</strong></p><p><strong> Andre Reinhardt</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src="<a href="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Andre" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Andre</a> Reinhardt.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> This match showcased some decent wrestling as LeFleur carried Reinhardt to a fun and watchable bout. It didn't take long for him to start wrapping Reinhardt in knots, however, and the Parisian Chickenwing when applied made the submission academic.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner by Submission: Marcel LeFleur</strong></p><p> </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"></p><p> <strong>Time</strong></p><p> 8:05</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/War" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/War</a> Diaz.jpg" height="100" width="100"></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"><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> </p><p> <strong>Apocalypse</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> The camera cuts backstage, where the members of Apocalypse are seen in a huddle, discussing something in voices low enough to not get picked up by the cameras. As the announcers talk about how bad this could be, Plague notices the camera's presence, and slams shut an intervening door.</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 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/Lisa" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lisa</a> Bowen.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>Lisa Bowen, Matt Alvarez</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Bowen is seen talking with Matt Alvarez. She says that she thought she could make something of them, but it seems that the team of Unlimited Violence can go nowhere. But at least she still has one promising prospect...and in that vein, Alvarez is being cut loose.</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/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> Patrick Lindland w/ Mike Aroma</strong></p><p> </p><p> <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"><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="75" width="75"></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center"></p><p> The first step in her challenge to TNBT, Jarvis takes on Lindland in a singles match here. Aroma is at ringside, but it seems that he is just there to guard against any tricky play by Jarvis, as he remains on the outside shouting encouragement to his partner. This is a pretty good match with plenty of momentum shifts and lots of hard hitting action. Lindland appears to be setting up for one final move when he walks straight into a Tornado Elbow Smash to the temple, collapsing to the ground in a heap. Jarvis makes the cover and picks up 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> 13:07</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/Deever" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Deever</a> Arnold.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <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>Deever Arnold, Cali Slick</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Arnold is seen walking backstage, where he walks right up to Slick. He says that it's complete bull that Henry has someone like Slick running interference for him, getting in his way. And thanks to a cheap win last month, Arnold isn't being considered for the title picture at all. Slick replies back with the fact that maybe its because Arnold just isn't good enough. Slick's the one man that Henry hasn't been able to defeat...and if Arnold can't defeat him either, what makes him think he has a chance against Henry? Arnold claims that Slicks win was a fluke, and says that if they faced off again, Arnold would be the one coming out on top. Slick tells him to prove it, next week.</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 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/Famine" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine</a> Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Lightning Lomas, Famine Faith</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Apocalypse's powwow is apparently over, as Famine Faith is seen walking backstage by himself. From off screen comes Lightning Lomas, laying into Famine with a fury few have witnessed. After driving Famine into a couple nearby walls, he drops him with a painful looking powerbomb, leaving Famine barely moving. As Lomas walks off, he is heard muttering that Famine's not the only one who can shake things up.</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 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/Marcel" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcel</a> LeFleur.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>Marcel LeFleur, Rich Money</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> LeFleur is seen knocking on Money's office. He goes in after he gets the go-ahead. He says that Money saw how Silencer retained the title last month, and thinks it should be made right. He wants another shot at the title, and he wants it next week. Money agrees, saying that the champion should be able to defend the belt more cleanly than that.</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/Kenneth" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Kenneth</a> Caine.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>Kenneth Caine -vs- Micheal Savage</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>#1 Contenders Match</strong></p><p> Ross Henry joins the commentators at the booth for this match, and it makes for some interesting back and forth as he gives his opinions on each of the competitors in the match. The match itself is pretty good. It starts out with Savage taking the better part of valor and letting Caine and Orton fight it out amongst themselves for some time while he just watched with a smile on his face. After some time, however, they seemed to remember that they were once a tag team together, and turned to take on Savage in a team. Of course, in a match like this, that was just a temporary truce, but once Savage was in the fray, the three-way match went into full gear.</p><p> </p><p> Each man got his moment to shine, laying out the others in glorious fashion, but being unable to score pinfalls before the other man broke it up. There were plenty of two-counts that were just barely stopped by another man leaping in from outside. The ending came when Caine and Orton were in the ring together, Savage on the outside. Orton was setting up for a Winning Palm Strike, when suddenly Roger Reed slid into the ring. He laid out Caine quickly and turned his attention to Orton, dropping him in a similar quick fashion. Despite the referee's admonishments, he slid out of the ring and brough Savage back in, slapping some sense into him. The big man woke up, saw what his tag team partner had accomplished, and shook his hand. Picking up Caine (as Orton has rolled to the ground), Savage planted him with a Locked Hate Demolisher, and scored the three.</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> 23:17</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/Ross" rel="external nofollow">http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Ross</a> Henry.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>Ross Henry, Micheal Savage</strong></p><p> </div></p><p> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"></p><p> Henry excused himself from commentary and made his way into the ring. He got into the face of the celebrating Savage, and held the Openweight belt up high. Savage started talking trash, and the two went nose to nose, jawing at one another as the announcers bid adieu.</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> Not a lot to say about this show. It went pretty much as I expected, though I was hoping for a better start out of Money than a D+. Wanted the big angle to kick things into high gear, but he failed me.</p><p> </p><p> <em>Announced Card for Bull Market Brawl</em></p><p> McManus & Allen vs Money Talks w/ Rich Money</p><p> Marcel LeFleur vs The Silencer © for the Blue Chip Championship</p><p> Deever Arnold vs Cali Slick</p><p> Jillian Jarvis vs Mike Aroma w/ Patrick Lindland</p><p> Micheal Savage vs Ross Henry © for the Openweight Championship</p><p> Apocalypse addresses the Tag Team Championship scene</p><p> </p><p> more tbd</p><p> </p><p> Final Rating: C-</p><p> </div></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p>

Public Relations 38 <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 38 Friday/2/August/2028 New England, 3200 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/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"> Money Talks w/ Rich Money -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"> Strong start to the show with two teams that really put everything on the line here. For once, Money didn't interfere from ringside, but it turns out that his boys didn't need it. After managing to weather the hot tag, Pennyworth caught Windham in the Money Clip, and he was tapping out even before Phantom was in the ring. Winner by Submission: Money Talks </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:38 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/Patrick Lindland.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Mike Aroma.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Next Big Things </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> The Next Big Things are seen backstage, where they were asked about their recent issues with Bitch Slap. They talk about the fact that it seems that Juana Huracan has left Jarvis in the lurch, having not renewed her contract with W$W. And that leaves Jarvis in a two-on-one situation...so these problems are going to be a little less important than they were before. </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/Shooting Star Perez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Shooting Star Perez -vs- Matt Alvarez w/ Lisa Bowen <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Matt Alvarez.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Lisa Bowen.jpg" height="75" width="75"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Alvarez and Bowen continue to display their horrible chemistry as manager and client, and it definitely affects this match. Perez ends up flying circles around Alvarez, and though he tries to listen to his manager, he just never really seems to get anything going. Perez hits the Shooting Star Press for the quick victory. Winner by Pinfall: Shooting Star Perez </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 7:30 Rating E+</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 in Apocalypse's classic darkened room, a simple spotlight on him. He runs down Lightning Lomas for a while, saying that while Lomas may have the victory on his record, he certainly didn't come out of their match on top. Famine dragged him to the darkness and left him there -- and if Lomas knows what's good for him, he'll stay well away from Famine in the future. </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/The Revelation.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Revelation -vs- Shadrach <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Shadrach.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Famine's promo ends with the tolling of the bell, and The Revelation makes his way to the ring. He is joined by Shadrach, who appears quite intimidating, and Revelation plays that up a little bit. Once the bell rings, however, Revelation is able to use technique and speed to whittle away at the big man, and eventually gets him to the ground in The Blueprint. Shadrach fights the hold for almost ninety seconds before he is finally forced to tap out. Winner by Submission: The Revelation </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 10:30 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 Silencer.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Silencer </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Silencer is given a live mike, where he talks about his bout with Marcel LeFleur. He taunts the other man for losing his only shot at the gold for something as simple as not knowing where he was in the ring. Silencer says that in time, LeFleur will figure that out. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> 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/Deever Arnold.jpg" height="100" width="100"> <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Deever Arnold, Cali Slick </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Arnold and Slick are seen backstage in the midst of a brawl. They are fighting among all the crates and tables that are there, taking turns throwing each other into the various obstacles in their way. They are eventually separated by a bunch of backstage guys, who drag them away from each other. </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/G Force.jpg" height="100" width="100"> G Force -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"> Non-Title Match This match is all Henry from the opening bell. He tosses Force around the ring with impunity, eventually dropping him with a spear. He drags Force back to his feet and buries him into the mat with an Earthquake Powerslam for the dominating victory. Winner by Pinfall: Ross Henry </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 3:38 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"> After the bell, Henry grabs a microphone. He addresses the brawl from the end of Paying Dividends, calling out all three of Micheal Savage, Kenneth Caine, and Shawn Orton. He says that he isn't really happy with how he defended the belt, but he thinks those three should sort things out amongst themselves before involving the Openweight Championship. In the meantime, however, he's going to have eyes in the back of his head, and if any of them feel like they should come at him on their own...well, that's on their own heads. </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"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jason Thunder.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Thunder & Lightning -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"> Non-Title Match Lightning Lomas doesn't look too worse for wear after his beatdown from Famine at Paying Dividends, and he gets a shot for a modicum of revenge here by taking on his stablemates in non-title action. This match is a pretty good clinic on tag team wrestling, with plenty of teamwork and rapid tags from both sides. Thunder & Lightning start to take control around the five or six minute mark, managing to isolate Plague from his corner, cutting the ring in half and slowly working him down. They appear to be on their way to a victory when a brief distraction from War allows Famine Faith to climb the turnbuckle unseen and lay out Lomas with a Leap of Faith. That gives Plague the opening he needs to make the tag, and Apocalypse carries the rest of the match. They team up on a Bubonic Bomb on Lomas, with War claiming the pinfall victory. Winner by Pinfall: Apocalypse </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 18:13 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/Jillian Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Jillian Jarvis </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Jarvis is being interviewed backstage, and she is asked about Huracan leaving and the comments made earlier by The Next Big Things. She says that it is true, Huracan and W$W were unable to come to terms on a new contract, and she now finds herself without a partner. But if The Next Big Things thinks that she's going to forget about them and move on to other pastures, they are sorely mistaken -- and she lays down a challenge to them right now. She'll find another partner, or take them on singly. But this isn't done, no matter what they think. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> 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"> McManus and Allen are seen backstage. They talk about their loss to Money Talks at Paying Dividends, but point out that they only lost because Rich Money got involved. And they don't believe that this is a proper ending to the match. So they plan on getting their win back, by any means necessary. </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/Roger Reed.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Micheal Savage.jpg" height="75" width="75"> Roger Reed w/ Micheal Savage -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"> This is a pretty good main event, with Savage at ringside causing no little drama throughout the course of the match. Caine is nevertheless able to focus and slowly work down Reed, and appears to be heading for a victory. That's when Savage got up on the ring apron, and Caine got in his face. This gave Reed just enough time to roll him up, get his feet on the ropes, and steal the 3-count. Winner by Pinfall: Roger Reed </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 13:02 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/Roger Reed.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"> Pure Savagery, Kenneth Caine </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> With the bell ringing to signify the match's end, Savage climbs in the ring and joins Reed as the two of them beat Caine to the mat mercilessly. The show ends with a downed Caine on his back, Savage's foot on his chest, and both Reed and Savage with their arms raised in the air. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating D</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts It's true. Huracan is gone. She was one of my longest lasting veterans, but she wanted a pretty large pay raise, and for a worker who is probably due to retire in the next few years, I just couldn't bring myself to give it to her. She's still open to negotiations, so that may change at some point, but for now, she's one victim of a "we have way too many people on the roster" culling. The show itself was pretty good. Nothing exceptional coming out of it, but it worked pretty well, and continued the storylines for the New England crowd. I'm still trying to get back into these storylines, so hopefully things will start getting better soon. Final Rating: C- </div>

Because these are both 4-7 games (and neither is FOOTBALL!), these tend to not be as much as the cultural affair.

I could see Joe fitting in perfectly with the whole 'Authors of Pain' thing. Just use that.

Glad to see this back. No predictions from me at this point, however.

Paying Dividends <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/Paying%20Dividends.jpghttp://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW2.jpg Paying Dividends Friday/4/July/2028 Greenback Arena in Tri State, 7500 in attendance Preshow Jason Thunder defeated Ultimate Phoenix II (D+) Showtime defeated Unlimited Violence w/ Lisa Bowen (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/Cameron Jones.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Cameron Jones -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"> Decent opening match designed to showcase the frustration being felt by Apocalypse in being held out of the Openweight title picture. Revelation had some rage and anger to deal with, and moved away from his usual technical style and more into a brawl for the match, going for the hard and sudden hits. Jones had obviously prepared for the technician, however, and was off his game for the entire fight. By the time Revelation calmed down and got back into his usual methods, Jones was already loopy, and it didn't take much for Revelation to lock on The Blueprint for the victory. Winner by Submission: The Revelation </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 9:27 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/Marcel LeFleur.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Marcel LeFleur -vs- The Silencer © <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/The Silencer.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> W$W Blue Chip Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Blue%20Chip.jpg A pretty decent match with lots of hard-hitting action. There's a bit of a clash of styles as Silencer is more brawling and LeFleur is more technical while still hitting hard. Over the course of the match, it appears that LeFleur is slowly using his technical prowess to start wearing down the champion, eventually locking on the Parisian Chickenwing. Silencer screams in pain, but is able to slowly drag himself to the ropes, and as LeFleur breaks the hold at the referee's behest, Silencer falls to the outside. He utilizes much of the ten count to recover, rolling in at 9, and right back out again. He looks like he's going to do it a second time, but LeFleur grabs him before he can roll back out and tries to drag him into the middle of the ring. Silencer, however, seems to have been playing possum, and he lays out LeFleur with a vicious clothesline, and the goes for the cover. As the referee gets in position for the count, Silencer puts his feet on the second rope, providing a little more leverage for the cover, and that's enough to get the three count. Winner by Pinfall: The Silencer The Silencer makes his 2nd defense of the W$W Blue Chip Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 12:34 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/Isabel Duran.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Isabel Duran -vs- Hellcat Hernandez <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Hellcat Hernandez.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> A fairly slow paced match that continues the bad blood between these two talented undercard women. Hernandez uses her wiles and heelish tactics to good effect, but Duran weathers the storm. She is eventually able to hit the Angel Shocker, and hold on for the three. Winner by Pinfall: Isabel Duran </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 10:10 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/Riley McManus.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Amber Allen.jpg" height="100" width="100"> McManus & Allen -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"> Great wrestling was the name of the game here. All four competitors just looked really good in this match, and there was plenty of back and forth action. McManus & Allen started out in control, working over Sanchez pretty well for quite some time. Pennyworth and Money wouldn't allow even a one count out of it, but it was obvious both men were getting frustrated. Money paid dividends (see what I did there?) by grabbing McManus' ankle at the perfect time, tripping him up just long enough for Sanchez to make the tag to Pennyworth. From there, Money Talks took the momentum, keeping McManus from making the tag as they easily cut the ring in half. They were able to get a couple of near falls, but weren't quite able to put McManus away, as his heart kept forcing him to kick out. A desperation brainbuster out of nowhere gave McManus a breath while Sanchez was in the ring. Both McManus and Sanchez tagged in their opponents at the same time, rushing into the ring to collide with each other. A fast and furious exchange of holds and submission attempts followed as the two technicians attempted to outgrapple the other. Once again, it would be Money that would prove to be the difference maker. As Sanchez distracted the referee, recovered earlier than McManus, Money would slide into the ring and surprise Allen with a DDT before rolling back out of the ring. Pennyworth would take instant advantage, locking her into the Money Clip, and she was forced to tap out. Winner by Submission: Money Talks </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:06 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/Jose Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Marcos Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> The Amazing Caballero Bros -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"> W$W Tag Team Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Tag%20Team.jpg This match surprised. Despite winning the #1 contendership, the Caballeros were seen as the massive underdogs coming into the fight, particularly with HOW they won the slot. Perhaps that underdog mentality gave them a bit of an edge here, because they took the fight to the champions, and had the early advantage. They isolated Plague, using quick tags and double teaming to wear him down. That said, they were never able to get him pinned for longer than a one count, and eventually the sheer strength he possessed came into play, as he kicked out of a pinfall attempt by literally tossing Marcos up and out of the ring. He calmly stood up and made the tag to War, and from there all the offense came from the champions. They methodically worked the legs and bodies of the challengers, and when they combined to nail Jose with the Bubonic Bomb, that was all she wrote. Winner by Pinfall: Apocalypse Apocalypse makes their 5th defense of the W$W Tag Team Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 9:45 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/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/Marcos Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Jose Caballero.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Apocalypse, The Amazing Caballero Bros </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> Apocalypse celebrates with their belts for only a moment before turning their attention back to the erstwhile challengers. They use the belts as weapons first, catching Marcos (who was just getting back to his feet) between the two belts as they rush him. Then they turn to Jose, and drop him with another Bubonic Bomb. Following that up, they continue to rain blows down upon the Caballeros. Finally, they are convinced to leave them alone, and stalk out of the arena, holding the tag championship belts high with smiles on their faces as they do. </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/Jillian Jarvis.jpg" height="100" width="100"><img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Juana Huracan.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Bitch Slap -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"> This was a fun match to watch, as the two teams worked pretty well with each other. There's obvious bad blood between them, and the hatred boils over to a number of outside the ring extracurriculars. The referee plays it pretty loose with the rules as weapons and some questionable tactics are brought into play a couple times. Eventually, though, with the action back in the ring, Aroma takes out Huracan with the Cracked Facebreaker. Lindland ties up Jarvis, and the ref counts the three. Winner by Pinfall: The Next Big Things </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:04 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/Deever Arnold.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Deever Arnold -vs- Cali Slick <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Cali Slick.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> The announcers put over that a win here would probably propel Arnold into the Openweight title scene, especially with Slick being the self-proclaimed gatekeeper. And that...is about the extent of the highlights. There's a bit of back and forth, but the match just never seems to hit second gear, and Slick nails the Slick-Back for the victory to the crowd's apathy. Winner by Pinfall: Cali Slick </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 8:37 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/Kenneth Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Kenneth Caine -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"> Falls Count Anywhere The crowd loved this match, and the two competitors took full advantage of the rules to fight out in the arena. Trash cans, tables, chairs, and one fan's tray of nachos were all used as weapons as they wandered throughout. The eventually found their way into the locker rooms, where the other wrestlers were present and watching. Orton would drive Caine into one of the benches bolted into the floor, a painful looking hit that left Caine grabbing at his back. Orton followed that up by nailing Caine with a chair, then picking him up and leveling him once more with the Winning Palm Strike. Making the cover on the cement floor, Orton gets the win for the first time in this series. Winner by Pinfall: Shawn Orton </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 8:41 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- Famine Faith <img src="http://www.2d12.com/RTG/Workers/Famine Faith.jpg" height="100" width="100"> </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center"> Lomas and Faith just seemed to flow into each other's moves here, and it made for a beautiful looking fight. Faith came out supremely confident, and for a while it looked like he was correct in that belief, but nothing he did could put Lomas away. As Lomas started to gain momentum and hitting offensive moves of his own, the disbelief on Famine's face became palpable, and the fury grew. Lomas would hit Thunder Struck on Famine, and that would be the straw the broke the camel's back. Famine would roll out of the ring to regroup before Lomas could make the cover, and just went into a rage on the outside of the ring. When he rolled back in, he had a steel chair, and despite the referee's warnings, he laid into Lomas without mercy. The bell would immediately ring, calling the bout for Lomas, but Famine wouldn't stop until Lomas was unmoving in a fetal position, the chair warped almost beyond recognition. Winner by Disqualification: Lightning Lomas </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 14:40 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"> Micheal Savage -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$W Openweight Championship Match http://www.2d12.com/RTG/WSW%20Openweight.jpg Another good match to close out the action for the night. Savage and Henry left nothing behind, throwing haymakers and spears with abandon, a beautiful, painful looking bout. There was plenty of back and forth action, with neither man earning an advantage for long. Henry would hit an Earthquake Powerslam out of nowhere, but surprisingly, Savage got right back to his feet afterwards, telling Henry to bring it. Henry seems stunned, but only for a moment, and the brawl is right back on. Things would break down a few minutes later when the action spilled outside the ring. The men were trading blows outside the ring when Shawn Orton would rush down to the ringside, laying into both competitors. The bell would ring instantly asthe referee throws out the match. No Contest Ross Henry makes his 1st defense of the W$W Tag Team Championship </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Time 13:14 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/Ross Henry.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/Kenneth Caine.jpg" height="100" width="100"> Micheal Savage, Ross Henry, Shawn Orton, Kenneth Caine </div> </td><td valign="top" align="center" width="965"> There is an immediate three way brawl as Orton takes down the two championship competitors with hard punches. Just as it seems he's going to leave both of them down and out when Kenneth Caine rushes down the ramp, going straight at Orton. This gives Henry and Savage enough respite that they are able to get back up and into the brawl. The four-way confrontation continues as the announcers talk us out of the show. </td><td width="85" valign="bottom" align="right"> Rating D+</td></tr></table> </div> </div> Final Thoughts Not a bad show, but not a great one either. And I hope nothing comes out terribly weird here, as I haven't really looked at these since before Thanksgiving, so my storylines may not be the same in my head. I'm hoping to get back into it now, though, so thanks for sticking with me. Final Rating: C- </div>

Derailing for a moment here...it's possible you were trying to be clever here and I'm not seeing it...but the phrase is "Mountain out of a molehill", and this made me twitch.

Personally, I'd rather see (though this isn't necessarily a suggestion) a less hard-coded method. The region system is something that would be ripe for database manipulation, and making it DB instead of hard coded would allow for some really out-there mods (sci-fi, etc). It would be a bit of work to tie popularity neighbors, but after that, it would make the game a lot nicer. And would allow people who wanted hundreds of regions to have that. The key issue from a game-play perspective would then be the displays of popularity &c. As it stands, these visual indicators in hard-coded positions, and that wouldn't be able to stay that way if the regions weren't hard-coded as well.