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    WWF 1991: I Don't Have a Catchy Name

    in Total Extreme Wrestling 2016 Dynasties

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    Glad to see another show posted! Well worth the wait

     

    Thanks, Jaysin! Glad you stuck around!

     

    Couldn't agree more!

     

    Loved the Flair promo ink625! And I'm really digging the more short and sweet promos altogether. All the worker personality in half the reading!

     

    Thanks, Element! The shorter promos definitely speed things up and if it weren't for the shortened format, I just wouldn't be able to keep this going. Not like I've been doing a great job anyway!

     

    I really enjoyed the show!

     

    Thanks, Josh! I truly appreciate your readership!

     

    Very worthwhile Mexican purchase there.

     

    Yeah, I've had my eye on them for a while Nobby. I've tried to buy them out pretty much twice a week since June or so, since Mexico was the only game area other than Europe or Australia where I was a bit lacking in popularity. Should really come in handy with the impending North American wrestling industry crash that comes up in, I think, November 1991.

    WWF 1991: I Don't Have a Catchy Name

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    Okay, so my Monday target was obviously a miss!

     

    Just do it for your own enjoyment. Don't feel pressured to post shows constantly just when you have the time.

     

    Thanks, Aurora! That's my plan. I'm going back to something I said a few months back, when it's done, it's done!

     

    I hope to have October, Week 1 posted in the next few days. Could be tomorrow, could be Wednesday. But it's definitely still coming. The only question is, will I have any readers left after all these gaps and delays? I sure hope so!

    WWF 1991: I Don't Have a Catchy Name

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    Ok, I love this period of wrestling. This is the time that got me hooked and you are doing a fantastic take on it. I'm really happy you're carrying this on.

     

    Regarding having to implement changes, do whatever you need to do to make you want to carry on writing. As soon as it becomes a chore or too time consuming your enthusiasm will wane and the quality will drop. The overall stories are what's important and you've done a great job telling them.

     

    Thanks for the kind words BC!

     

    Really glad that you decided to continue this diary. I'm also looking forward to seeing what you do with the women's division.

     

    Thanks Steamboat! Hopefully I can do it justice, since the women's talent pool is a bit shallow in the early 90s.

     

    Been reading through this over the last week or so and it's definitely one of the best real-life diaries I've seen - I love how well you capture people's voices! Stunning storylines with Taker/Warrior/Piper/Sullivan and the Rockers/Pillman being my favourites, but Ricky Steamboat as a heel is awesomely done too.

     

    Obviously real life comes first but if you do carry on with this, I'll definitely be reading regularly now.

     

    Thanks Jaded! That really means a lot to me!

     

     

     

    Well, I know it's been radio silence from me for over a month, but as "promised", this diary will continue! And hopefully, someone will still be around to read it after such a long break!

     

    Now I know I said I wouldn't promise any dates going forward, but I'm going to make a one-time exception for this situation, and say that I plan on posting the next show either Monday or Tuesday of next week. From there I hope to be able to get a few shows posted per week and keep this going up through the release of TEW 2020. Of course only time will tell if it works out that way, but that's the plan.

    WWF 1991: I Don't Have a Catchy Name

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    After reading the responses and pondering this a bit more with a fresh mind, considering I posted this query at after 2 AM my time, here's what I've decided about my proposed changes:

     

    1.) Other than the rare championship match, there would be no worker photos or match grade graphics for weekly TV. These would be reserved for PPVs only.

     

    I've changed my mind completely on this one, and have decided that the worker photos and match grade graphics aren't really time consuming enough to need to drop.

     

    2.) I would no longer be including word for word interview segments for weekly TV, with very few exceptions. I've been trying to cut back on these lately anyway, so this may not actually end up being that noticeable. **There would still be quotes from wrestlers in some interview segments, just the entire interview wouldn't be written out word for word.

     

    This will be implemented as stated.

     

    3.) Moving forward, I would only be using the in-game match summary, with maybe a sentence or two added where necessary, for all match descriptions. Even for PPVs. I would possibly make an occasional exception for one of the following:

     

    - Long-built PPV main events.

    - The Royal Rumble match, although it still probably wouldn't be as detailed as the first one I did.

    - Worker debuts during PPV matches.

    - Things like the Conquistadors/Texas Tornado spot from Summerslam, since they would be a little more tricky to properly sum up in just a few sentences.

     

    This is of course the toughest one, since it's the main thing that really ramps up the time needed to keep this dynasty going. But what I've decided on here, is a compromise for this compromise:

     

    If I have a specific idea for a more detailed or interesting match description, and have time to add it, I will. If I don't, I won't. It's that simple. The rest of 1991 could then look like this, for example:

     

    September SNME: All matches just have the in-game summary.

    October SNME: 4 matches have the in-game summary and 5 matches have my standard match write ups.

    Survivor Series: In-game summary for 1 match and full write ups for all the others.

    December SNME: All matches just have the in-game summary.

     

    Basically, everything will just be done on a case by case, as my free time permits basis.

     

    4.) I would eliminate the "Backstage before the show", "Post-show Notes", "The Next Day" and "Top 5 In-Ring Performances" sections from weekly TV results, unless something very interesting happens. They would still be included for PPVs though.

     

    I've also changed my mind completely on this one, and have decided that it isn't really time consuming enough to need to drop.

     

    5.) I would also be eliminating the "Other Wrestling News" section completely. Again, unless something very interesting happens.

     

    This will be implemented as stated.

     

    6.) I would no longer include specific event arenas or cities, attendance numbers, or TV ratings in weekly TV results. They would still be included for PPVs though.

     

    Finally, I've changed my mind completely on this one too and have decided it's worth keeping, since it doesn't really take that much time to add. Also, the example show I typed up under my proposed new formatting looked a little bare without it.

     

     

    So that's my plan for the time being, and like I said before, I hope to continue this dynasty until TEW 2020 is released. I probably still won't be posting at the speed I was previously, but I should still be able to get a couple weeks worth of TV up each week. I hope!

    WWF 1991: I Don't Have a Catchy Name

    in Total Extreme Wrestling 2016 Dynasties

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    <p>Nothing's set in stone yet, but it's likely I'm gonna be starting a new job soon. A job that would absolutely murder my free time! So, to keep this dynasty going as promised, I would have to make some compromises. The purpose of this post then, is to determine if the folks reading this dynasty would still be interested in doing so if I were to implement said "compromises". Basically, I'm just looking for a yes or no answer from anyone who's been following along, although you could obviously elaborate if you want. If the yes vote wins, I'll continue the dynasty. If the "no" vote wins or no one votes at all, I'll just consider it a wrap. </p><p> </p><p>

    This is what would be changing:</p><p> </p><p>

    <strong>1.) Other than the rare championship match, there would be no worker photos or match grade graphics for weekly TV. These would be reserved for PPVs only. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

    2.) I would no longer be including word for word interview segments for weekly TV, with very few exceptions. I've been trying to cut back on these lately anyway, so this may not actually end up being that noticeable. </strong><strong><em>**There would still be quotes from wrestlers in some interview segments, just the entire interview wouldn't be written out word for word.</em></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

    3.) Moving forward, I would only be using the in-game match summary, with maybe a sentence or two added where necessary, for all match descriptions. Even for PPVs. I would possibly make an occasional exception for one of the following: </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

    - Long-built PPV main events.</strong></p><p><strong>

    - The Royal Rumble match, although it still probably wouldn't be as detailed as the first one I did.</strong></p><p><strong>

    - Worker debuts during PPV matches.</strong></p><p><strong>

    - Things like the Conquistadors/Texas Tornado spot from Summerslam, since they would be a little more tricky to properly sum up in just a few sentences.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

    4.) I would eliminate the "Backstage before the show", "Post-show Notes", "The Next Day" and "Top 5 In-Ring Performances" sections from weekly TV results, unless something very interesting happens. They would still be included for PPVs though.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

    5.) I would also be eliminating the "Other Wrestling News" section completely. Again, unless something very interesting happens.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

    6.) I would no longer include specific event arenas or cities, attendance numbers, or TV ratings in weekly TV results. They would still be included for PPVs though.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

    So what does everyone think? Would you still be interested in this dynasty if I implemented those changes? </p><p> </p><p>

    Yes?</p><p>

    No?</p>

    WWF 1991: I Don't Have a Catchy Name

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    <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="LeotheLion" data-cite="LeotheLion" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46784" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>No worries, Ink. Hopefully you still upload regularly, as I'm sure like myself, many people would consider this to be the most entertaining/realistic portrayal of the WWF on these forums.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks for the kind words Leo! </p><p> </p><p> Like I said, no dates or timeframes, but I can confirm that this dynasty isn't finished and I hope to have it back on track "soon". My intentions are to keep it going right up until 2020 is released. Maybe even a little longer, depending on where I'm at story wise when that time comes.</p>

    WWF 1991: I Don't Have a Catchy Name

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    I enjoyed reading SummerSlam.

     

    Thanks Nobby! I truly appreciate your readership!!

     

    <hr>

    Welp, it looks like I really need to stop giving specific dates for when I plan on posting the next show, since something always seems to come up whenever I do. As I stated in my Summerslam post, I intended to have this dynasty back on the posting "schedule" I like by today, with week 1 of September posted. Something came up with work over the last couple days though and I basically didn't get a chance to work on this at all. So to be perfectly honest, I don't know when I'll have week 1 of September posted. It could be tomorrow, it could be the next day, it could be Friday, or it might even be Monday of next week. All I know, is it will be posted when it's ready. Basically, that's just going to be my plan for this dynasty moving forward too. No posting "schedules", no timeframes, just shows posted whenever they're ready. (The only possible exception to this would be PPV events, where I might give a heads up for predictions once I'm for sure finished.) Ideally, I'd still really like to get a show posted at least every other day, excluding weekends, but I'm not gonna make any promises.

     

    PS. Thanks for all the votes in the Diary of the Month poll so far and to Element and Levinux for nominating me!!

    WWF 1991: I Don't Have a Catchy Name

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    <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46784" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Amazing SummerSlam, which has become the norm for your quality.<p> </p><p> ''- Hopefully someone got the Willis Reed reference.''</p><p> </p><p> Yes. You sir, are a man of culture. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks Smasher!! And I thought you might get the Reed reference since I saw that you had a dynasty in Fast Break Pro Basketball on here. </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46784" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Also, how come Smash is about to become just a minion? <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Because he's pretty good in the ring and after Demolition split I didn't want to release him or give him the Repo Man gimmick yet/at all. Plus if he's aligned with The Undertaker he's going to be involved more, build pop faster and therefore pull in better match/angle grades on his own. </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="LeotheLion" data-cite="LeotheLion" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46784" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Incredible show. Even with all your ongoing distractions in real life, you smashed it! The twists and turns are never ending in your WWF. What lies next for Bret Hart?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks Leo!! Bret Hart is a firm Main Eventer now and will be a huge part of the show going forward. As for details? Stay tuned!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Element" data-cite="Element" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46784" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Great show ink!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks Element!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46784" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Bret and Savage delivered big time. Great show.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> They really did! Thanks Jaysin! I sent you a PM about your "prize" for winning the prediction contest. Hopefully it's satisfactory!</p>

    WWF 1991: I Don't Have a Catchy Name

    in Total Extreme Wrestling 2016 Dynasties

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    Lumberjack Match

    Mr. Perfect vs. Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan

    **If Mr. Perfect wins he'll get 5 minutes alone with Bobby Heenan and Heenan will be stripped of his WWF Managerial License for life.**

     

    Comments: Hardest one to predict. Without the stip Perfect goes over, no question. Why would you lose Heenan? But then I think, is Heenan’s contract up...? Honest answer: I don’t know.

     

    I'm not losing Heenan. His contract actually does end in a little over 4 months, but I plan on resigning him.

     

    Bonus Question

    Match of the night?

     

    Answer: Macho vs Bret could be outstanding. Around this time especially. I would’ve loved to have seen this as a kid. Really brave booking. Good work.

     

    Thanks Bigelow!

     

    And I don't know if you've seen it, but Savage and Hart had a great one on one match on a Saturday Night's Main Event in November 1987. I mean it was really good!

    WWF 1991: I Don't Have a Catchy Name

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    Glad your Wife is doing better, and sorry for her loss. Take your time; it's worth the wait!

     

    Thanks Levinux! I really appreciate that and she does too!

     

    Also, I hate to bump this over other diaries because I don't have anything to post yet, but I just wanted to give a little update on my Summerslam progress. It's looking like, unless something else comes up, that I should have the show posted by tomorrow, since I've only got a couple angles and one match left to write. Hopefully it will be posted by mid-day EST, but it may be the evening, since I've got to work in the morning when I usually work afternoons on Fridays.

     

    So, last call for predictions if anyone's interested and thanks to anyone and everyone following this dynasty. I truly appreciate it!

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