I'm about 6 months in and I'm loving my VWA game, but I did make a couple of changes to the company.
The first, I really did not feel like the Classic Balanced product fits what VWA is described as being. If there's even a hint that VWA is trying to create a truly unique product, why is it using something basic enough that CWA is also using it? So I switched to No-Style Style, which I think fits a lot better, and also requires that I have 3 matches with totally different product aims. I've mainly stuck to Highspots, Technical Masterclass, and Wild Brawl, but it seems like I could mix in some Eye Candy or even Deathmatch if I want, though I haven't actually tried it yet. It is less in the way of sponsorship money, but I've still been making a small profit each month.
My booking style is pretty old school, so the subject of most feuds is typically either pride, titles, or money. I feel like it adds an additional twist with the super varied product.
I also integrated the company, though I haven't utilized it yet. I just feel that, based on it's description, VWA would be the first European company to integrate. I might have to get on that soon.
Landon Mallory has been so great that I'm actually trying to limit the amount that I use him on the show. It's too easy to just lean on him for everything. I have Walker van Cleer and Cub Balowicz acting as the primary threats to the European Title. They also happen to have Great chemistry as a team, so it's working out well. I've protected Lauro Giordano so far, but I haven't really figured out what to do with him or the rest of New Roman Empire. Lauro just doesn't pull the ratings that the other 3 Major Stars do.
From the unemployment line, I've hired Garry the Entertainer, Ozzie Goldstein, and The Foreign Legion. Garry just debuted and gained 12 points of pop from a segment and a match in one show. Ozzie has mainly been used for his versatility so far, but is also getting over pretty quickly. Foreign Legion have been a huge success. They're both already considered Stars, and they defeated The Bern Boys for the Tag Titles at our last show.
I also jumped and picked up SATO when he was released by PGHW. He just unseated Michael Gregory for the Swiss Title, and he'll likely be leading a small faction of the PGHW Young Lions. Unfortunately, Shozo just broke his ankle, so they're already down one man.
We're on track to hit Small by the end of the year. I have confidence that we'll pass EWA before the end of the 2nd year.