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August 5, 2019

Yeah I think you've hit the nail on the head with the pacing of the changes. Taking it realistically slow like this should make it all the sweeter when eventually you have 'your' ROH with a new crop of stars rather than if you brought them all in straight away.

August 5, 2019

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="XMultiGames" data-cite="XMultiGames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46782" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Ricky Dale Johnson is debuting [today and he is the secondary face of TCW so I would expect him to qualify for the title match and this is the correct way to continue his feud with BUFF, I expect him to qualify later, but you can see Goldworthy blow up if BUFF fails to qualify. Is Marc Speed still the International Champion? I would think Kyle Rhodes would want to keep all the titles in Total Wrestling, and last show you talked about Titan and Killer Shark losing the TCW World Tag Team Championship so I assume Speed isnt International Champion anymore, either way Elliot Thomas is a jobber, and today his job is to put Marc Speed over, that can be a serious contender for the main event. Eddie Peak needs to get him momentum back up after the defeat last week so Edd Stone is going to be the sacrificial lamb for Him, I dont know if this is to qualify for the title match but either way this match is for Eddie Peak.</div></blockquote> I think you're 6 for 6 at the moment! Although it surprise me really, especially early as I have a pretty clear cut divide between main eventers and others at the moment but hopefully that line will be blurred soon. Marc Speed has lost his title yes (although I don't think I mention it in the episode, I sort of regret pointing it out with Titan, the brands are separate so why bring up a loss for a debuting wrestler was my thinking). Normally I would never start a save and quickly change all the default champions. But TCW is going through quite a transition at the moment so it does at least fit the narrative in my head. Speaking of TCW I have the 3rd DAVE show coming up, then the end of the month recaps where I'll give a bit of a glimpse into what's going on with them and the rest of the world (includng ELITE as don't forget they are still fully in the database trying to survive with the god awful roster I left them). I probably spend 90% of my time booking DAVE, 10% TCW, so I'll only post real short recaps of what's going on. I want to post something every so often though because what happens in TCW will inevitably sometimes affect DAVE. There is also some behind the scenes/Vibert's Vlog style posts I'd like to do, however I'm eager to get properly into DAVE so I want to give most my time to getting shows out faster. Will post the odd thing every now and then... For example... <a href="https://docdro.id/TrHiQZI" rel="external nofollow">Updated Roster and Title Histories</a>

August 5, 2019

Yeah I'd definitely be a fan of the gimmick change. I create a new gimmick each time I change one (or at least 80% of the time) but this does often feel a little tedious.

The whole playing it safe/taking a risk is great. How the difficulty/subtlety works at the moment isn't too intuitive so this definitely sounds like an improvement. Also the idea that some gimmicks are safe but can last many years whilst others might catch fire but burn out and only feel relevant for a smaller time sounds great.

I feel like as long as there is a list of examples like previously mentioned then I struggle to see any real downside.

August 5, 2019

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Episode 2

August 5, 2019

Main Event

COTT World Heavyweight Championship

"The Hawaiian Hammer" Molokai Milk vs Druss The Destroyer © w/Dread

Co-Main Event

GAW Championship

Ox Butcher vs Ash Campbell ©

Special Attraction

Bulldozer Brandon Smith vs Scythe

GAW Arctic Warrior Championship

"The Beast From the Yukon" Kodiak Jack vs "The World's Strongest Psychopath" Leper Messiah ©

GAW Tag Team Championship

The Allen Brothers vs The Northern Lights ©

Exhibition

Ernest Youngman w/Eric Tyler vs Killer Clarkson

Opener

The Anti Heroes (Dante & Danger Man) vs The Ring Generals w/Eric Tyler

I think there's quite a few risky picks in here so will look forward to potentially getting like 1 correct!

August 3, 2019

I'm sure everyone has different opinions on this but mine align very closely with what Self put and I'd use his CGC diary as the perfect example. As soon as I see massive walls of texts for matches I got into skim mode (again I'm sure plenty of people love the detailed matches). Self's matches I loved because it was all storyline/character development, sure sometimes this means a match is just 1 sentence or two. If there's a lower card match where really all that matters is that one guy stood out and and you want to get his finish over then why fluff it out with other details.

I think all that matters to me is the diary does have a story/something worth reading. So for example Historians match ups are very short and rarely have any detail, but I'm reading The Climb to follow the company direction as a whole and he's able to add depth through promos both in shows and behind the scenes. I care about the direction of the booking and how the characters careers plot out, not the individual matches. I think as long as there is something interesting SOMEWHERE, it doesn't matter if it's in the matches at all.

Product definitely affects it in my eyes, it's why even though I play perf>pop promotions in game I usually don't opt for those in diaries as I feel like the actual in ring stuff needs details. Whereas pop>perf it feels more natural to let angles do the talking. Although again even this you can get around, perhaps the detail comes from how workers are developing, or trying to get better match ratings, reasoning for booking decisions etc.

Basically I 100% think you can have short/essentially non existent even match write ups and still have an engaging diary, as long as there's other aspects to draw you in.

August 2, 2019

Nooooo!

Just as I had nominated their promo as well! Yoshimi should pay for this!

August 2, 2019

'The Iron Fist' Dan DaLay [vs] 'The Barbadian Barbarian' Donte Dunn

The Ring Generals (Dean Waldorf & Marv Statler) [vs] The Coast To Coast Connection (Lenny Brown & Ross Henry)

'The Silent Threat' John Maverick [vs] 'The Maverick' Julian Watson

Ernest Youngman & Wade Orson [vs] Aaron Andrews & James Hernandez

Local Enhancement Talent [vs] 'Supreme' Spencer Spade w/ Faith

'Magnificent' Gino Montero [vs] 'Cut Throat' Trent Shaffer

BONUS:

Who will be revealed as the STAR of the new Marvel Movie: Ricky DeColt

August 1, 2019

DAVEEXTREMEREVIEWS

Updated roster and title page.

This Tuesday on The POP! Network, Danger and Violence Extreme presents the most unmissable 90 minutes of action.

Last week saw Sammy Bach put his body on the line to secure a spot in the 6-way fight for the Unified Title. Who will step forward to claim the second spot this week?

Welcome to the Dangerzone!

</div>

Main Event

Ricky Dale Johnson vs BUFF

BUFF's brutal attack of RDJ months back in TCW put 'The Last Real Cowboy' out of action, but the TCW legend has vowed to find revenge. Perhaps BUFF thought he was save from Ricky in DAVE but the 3x TCW World Heavyweight Champion is entering the Dangerzone!

Marc Speed vs Elliot Thomas

'The Speedball' takes on 'Super Flight' in what promises to be an exciting match up. Marc is the much more experienced fighter but Elliot will surely be hoping to make an impact too on his DAVE debut.

Edd Stone vs Eddie Peak

Despite losing in last week's main event, Peak reportedly demanded fresh meat to enjoy. Edd Stone, who also lost requested a holiday. Only 1 man got what they wanted but which will come away with a momentum shifting victory?

July 30, 2019

Oh poor Acid II that sounds a pretty nasty way to go!

Glory was great, I feel like I got most my predictions right which hopefully means I've followed it long enough now not to be making awful choices, although I was expecting Tom and not Garg which hurt me.

Surprised to see Trent in the main event but perhaps I've missed some of his biggest pushes. Hopefully even if Gino's reign is short he's able to establish himself higher up the card.

July 30, 2019

Main Event
Eddie Peak vs Sammy Bach

This first DAVE has to serve to establish Sammy Bach as the most the DAVE Figurehead, and although I think this match would serve better as the World Title Match, I think is the perfect way to begin this new chapter of DAVE, but I think this match wont end cleanly so we can get a rematch.

I was a little wary of putting such a huge match up on the weekly show. My thinking was A) with it being the first show it has to have something special and b) because this is an A show I'm sort of forced to put on some big matches early on. Hopefully in time I can build people up or learn to rely on angles for grades, but at the moment there aren't too many people who I can rely on to give be at least a B-/B match main event which I really need every week.

DAVE Tag Team Titles
The New Wave vs The Canadian Animals

Technically, The New Wave are the tag champions because they never lost this titles, but even if they arent considered tag champs, it just makes the most sense for them to win, as the classic DAVE team of excellence, should be the ones to bring back the tag champions instead of some TCW Guys.

I appreciate the DAVE knowledge! I did debate whether to even call it a new reign or simply have them debut on the show with the tag titles, it would perhaps just seem out of character for Vibert to gift them the belts or anything like that.

American Buffalo vs Titan

This one is the most curious match, as this is a Heel vs Heel match, so I dont know if this is a usual DAVE thing and Disposition wont be that big of an issue or one of them is turning face, that between this two has to be american buffalo, so Im excited to see where this leads.

Yes I didn't want to change TCW product too much but if I'm honest I rarely enjoy playing with the face/heel divide on. I always liked the option to have a soft divide as that's exactly what I like. I want there to be good guys and bad guys but most people in between. I like keeping small rosters and it just stops things getting repetitive.

Excellent. Cant wait for you to explore characters more and add some more depth to DAVE but the episode episode was great. I really do think that this has potential to be a fantastic dynasty, particular as you adapt to changes. Can't wait until Eddie Peak becomes flabby in TEW, I would like to see if you make that change in 2K too, haha.

Good stuff.

Thanks for the comments. I think trying to add depth whilst keeping the actual writing fairly brief is the main challenge I have really, hopefully in time it comes.

100% the ability to adapt is one of the reasons I've gone with 2k. I have actually asked a couple of people already to change size so if that goes bad we could have plenty of flabby people around. But even little stuff like people changing their attire or haircuts every so often I'm hoping will just make it all feel more real. I know there is one gimmick change in particular I'm really looking forward although it's a while ahead.

Predictions for the next shows will be up soon. I'm not certain exactly what it will be but there will be prizes for the most correct. In fact what I said above has given me a few ideas, maybe something like being able to pick a new outfit or haircut for someone. I'm not sure if that just sounds awful?!

July 30, 2019

STEEL CAGE MATCH – Adam Matravers vs. Beast Bantom

21CW TAG-TEAM TITLE MATCH – Crouching Storm, Hidden Sifu vs. Red Menace

Daniel Black Francis vs. War Machine

The Pride vs. Hot Stuff

Sebastian Koller & The Defence Force vs. Tommy Cornell & Absolutely Flawless

21CW UK CHAMPIONSHIP – Wade Orson vs. Phillip Cooper

Dark Angel & Harry Wilson vs. The Faust & The Furious

STEEL CAGE MATCH for the 21CW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP – Kevin Jones vs. Edward Cornell

July 30, 2019

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Episode 1

July 29, 2019

ROH World Championship

Matt Taven © vs. Alex Shelley vs. Jeff Cobb

ROH World Six Man Championship

Villain Enterprises' Brody King, Flip Gordon & PCO vs. Jay Lethal and Lifeblood's Haskins & Williams

ROH World Tag Team Championship

The G.O.D © vs. Dragon Lee & Rush

WOH World Championship

Kelly Klein © vs. SHIMMER's Nicole Savoy

Honor Club Championship Open Challenge

Jonathan Gresham © vs. ?????? ??????

Lifeblood vs. Villain Enterprises

Bandido vs. Marty Scurll

NWA vs. ROH - Cross Promotional Grudge Match

Colt Cabana & Nick Aldis vs. The Briscoes

July 29, 2019

Really enjoyed the Cornell post, I'm sure I'm not alone in this but he's always been one of my favourite characters and this so perfectly describes exactly how I've always viewed him.

July 27, 2019

Main Event

Singles Match

No Time Limit

Steel Cage

Loser Leaves CWL For 60 Days

"The Boss" Ross Henry versus "The Supreme Star" Spencer Spade w/ Lisa Bowen

Comments:

Semi Main Event

Six Man Tag

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit

Halloween Horrors Match

Each Wrestler Can Bring One Weapon To The Ring -- Only Those Weapons Are Legal

"The Evolution" Primus Allen, Matty Faith, & "The Juice" OJ Morris versus The Fallen w/ Father Grim

Comments:

Grudge Match

Singles Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

"The Headhunter" Jeffery Aroma versus Ash Campbell w/ Lisa Bowen

Comments:

Tag Team Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

North American Tag Team Championship

The Cummos versus The Devil's Rejects © w/ February Malaise

Comments:

Singles Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

North American Women's Championship

"Red Hot" Laura Flame versus Alicia Strong © w/ Lisa Bowen

Comments:

Grudge Match

Tag Team Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

Georgia Bulldogs versus C-V-2 w/ Lisa Bowen

Comments:

Singles Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

GWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship

"The Butcher" Alexander Vasquez versus "The Dragon" Mikey James

Comments:

Opening Match

Tag Team Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

North American Women's Tag Team Championship

Alicia Strong & Brooke Tyler w/ Lisa Bowen versus Amber Allen & Jaime Quine ©

I'm picking a good night for Lisa Bowen other than the opener as surely we won't see two alicia wins

July 27, 2019

Main Event

Singles Match

No Time Limit

Steel Cage

Loser Leaves CWL For 60 Days

"The Boss" Ross Henry versus "The Supreme Star" Spencer Spade w/ Lisa Bowen

Comments:

Semi Main Event

Six Man Tag

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit

Halloween Horrors Match

Each Wrestler Can Bring One Weapon To The Ring -- Only Those Weapons Are Legal

"The Evolution" Primus Allen, Matty Faith, & "The Juice" OJ Morris versus The Fallen w/ Father Grim

Comments:

Grudge Match

Singles Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

"The Headhunter" Jeffery Aroma versus Ash Campbell w/ Lisa Bowen

Comments:

Tag Team Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

North American Tag Team Championship

The Cummos versus The Devil's Rejects © w/ February Malaise

Comments:

Singles Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

North American Women's Championship

"Red Hot" Laura Flame versus Alicia Strong © w/ Lisa Bowen

Comments:

Grudge Match

Tag Team Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

Georgia Bulldogs versus C-V-2 w/ Lisa Bowen

Comments:

Singles Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

GWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship

"The Butcher" Alexander Vasquez versus "The Dragon" Mikey James

Comments:

Opening Match

Tag Team Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

North American Women's Tag Team Championship

I'm picking a good night for Lisa Bowen other than the opener as surely we won't see two alicia wins

July 27, 2019

Sonny Siaki vs. Tommy Dreamer

Johnny Kashmere & Trent Acid vs. The F.B.I (Little Guido & Tony Mamaluke) w/ Trinity

[Local Talent] CJ Sensation vs. Stevie Richards

July 27, 2019

NOTBPW All Action Title Match:

Comments:

First Blood Match:

Winner gets a NOTBPW Tag Team Title shot:

'The Amazing' Jacob Jett [vs] Seeker

Comments:

NOTBPW Tag Team Title Match:

Comments:

Grudge Match:

'The Iron Fist' Dan DaLay [vs] 'The Ace' Aaron Andrews

Comments:

NOTBPW Television Title Match:

The Coast To Coast Connection are BANNED from ringside!

Comments:

Grudge Match:

'The Outsider' Steve DeColt [vs] 'Mainstream' James Hernandez

Comments:

NOTBPW Canadial Title Match:

Comments:

Bonus:

1). Which Match will be the Match Of The Night?: Gino/Ricky

2). What will the Overall Show Rating be?:94(within 5 gets a point. Spot on gets 2 points)

3). How Many Championships will change hands?: 2(out of FOUR)

4). Will Tom Gilmore make an appearance at the show? Yes___________________

5). Will Gargantuan make an appearance at the show? No___________________

July 26, 2019

Cool to see Rey on 205, surprised they haven't done that IRL to help that show.

I enjoyed the shows. Some of the ratings seem crazy high like Nia Jaxx and Natayla/Tamina getting A rated segments, Dream getting a 100! But I assume you've gotten a lot of popularities real high.

July 25, 2019

This Tuesday on The POP! Network, Danger and Violence Extreme presents the rebirth of the most unmissable 90 minutes of action.

Whether you're already part of the DAVE faithful, or if you're simply looking for something new, something fresh, something hardcore... we have the same message to everyone...

Welcome to the Dangerzone!

</div>

Main Event

Eddie Peak vs Sammy Bach

Two DAVE alumni battle off to stake their claim to the top of the mountain in what promises to be an extreme main event.

DAVE Tag Team Titles

The New Wave vs The Canadian Animals

It's should come as little surprise that Guide and Scout are being welcomed home. Four times already have this duo won these very belts but you can only assume the arrogant and brash duo of Freddy Huggins and Edd Stone will be eager to kickstart their journey into the extreme with a massive win.

American Buffalo vs Titan

You could call it the immovable object vs the unstoppable force or simply two giants squaring off. What's clear is neither man will start their DAVE career willing to allow the other an inch of room in a fight for dominance.

July 25, 2019

Great show. I'm waiting to see how many people Faith can rub at the same time...

Understandable to switch away from Gargantuan, he had a great reign and although obviously ending a losing streak kills some of his aura, he'll always be able to step up and be a big threat now. But you got to do what you got to do for those tasty ratings.

July 23, 2019

Vibert's Vlog: Episode 4

Predictions for the show will be up most likely tomorrow, in the meanwhile here is the 4th episode of Vibert's Vlog.

DAVEXTREMEREVIEWS

And a post from Shaun Higgins. This PDF/his website will slowly morph into the DAVE roster page and title histories so will be updated every so often and reposted.

July 23, 2019

GAW Tag Team Title Match

GAW Championship Match

Main Event

WrestleBowl Battle Royal

Winner Receives a shot at the GAW Championship!

Ash Campbell, Bret Heartbreak, Bulldozer Brandon Smith, Cali Slick, Danger Man, Dante, Ernest Youngman, Herbert Allen, Primus Allen, Killer Clarkson, Hustle Muvva, Jake Idol, Kip Keenan, Kodiak Jack, Masked Stranger, Mutant, Ox Butcher, Ricky Tuner, Riley McManus, Scythe

July 22, 2019

Main Event

Thumbtacks and Bardbedwire Boards

Johnny Martin & Madman Boone vs The Supreme Dream Team

(The Dream Team want some payback for last week without Dead Rage dragging them down)

Semi-Main

Teddy Powell & Reckless Antix vs The Philly Blondes & Xavi Ferrera

Tables Match

Brown Pride vs Dead Rage

PSW Rules

Cerberus vs Vendetta

Non-title Match (Valets are banned from ringside)

Ernest Youngman vs “Wildfire” Riley McManus

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