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Thursday, week 2, June http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ecwftm.jpg *Theme music, Slayer - Angel of Death, plays* http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JoeyStyles.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Tazz.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulHeyman.jpg Joey: Hello and welcome to ECW... Taz: ...F' The Mainstream. Joey: I'm Joey Styles: the only man unlucky enough to share an announce table with Taz and Paul Heyman. Heyman: laughs Oh that's cold. Joey: 9,990 fans have packed the Cricket Arena. Taz: Oh yeah, we're full to bursting baby and it looks like our first match is set to kick off. Bob Artese: This evening's opening match is one fall. On my left, the Sidekick Saviour, Chris Hero. And on my right, tipping the scales at an amazing 485lbs, Goliath. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisHero.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TheGiant.jpg Goliath wins with a Giant Chokeslam at 11:09. Match Rating: C+ Kurt Angle is in the ring for a shoot promo http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/KurtAngle.jpg Angle: When I got to the arena tonight I discovered I was booked into a handicap match against the Hardy Boys. You may think I'm apprehensive about facing two guys at once but, in fact, I relish the opportunity to prove my wrestling superiority. You see, Matt and Jeff, this isn't World Wrestling Egomania, where musclebound brawlers with no skill for true wrestling succeed. This is ECW, I'm Kurt Angle and you... will tap out! http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/KurtAngle.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JeffHardy.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/MattHardy.jpg Kurt Angle wins when Matt Hardy tapped out to an Ankle Lock at 12:18 Match Rating: A Paul Heyman takes off his headset and enters the ring http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulHeyman.jpg Heyman: Now I have a little surprise for all of you... Unknown music plays and, to the audience's surprise, Brock Lesnar emerges from the entrance-way wearing an ECW shirt. He recieves a strong positive reaction. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BrockLesnar.jpg He shakes hands with Paul Heyman. He then takes a step back... and clotheslines him! He the rips his ECW shirt to shreds. Huge jeers are heard. He picks up Heyman's mic... Lesnar: Did you honestly think I would come to ECW and embrace it? I detest everything you stand for. Hardcore brawling over wrestling, unnecessary violence and rudeness... this promotion is a disgrace. A "Get the f**k out!" chant begins. Why? Because I'm better than you? Because you feel threatened? The Dudley Boys come running out to a huge ovasion and attack Lesnar. John Finnegan enters the ring as Heyman stumbles back to the announce table Joey: Well, it looks like we have an unscheduled match. Taz: Oh man, this is huge! You okay Paul? Heyman: clearly in pain Just about. I'll feel a lot better when the Dudleys destroy Lesnar. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BrockLesnar.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BubbaRayDudley.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/D-VonDudley.jpg Lesnar wins with an F-5 at 12:54. Match Rating: A Joey: Damn it! Taz: Who does this guy think he is? Heyman picks up a microphone but is wise enough to stay at the announce table this time. Heyman: You know what Brock? If you're so convinced that ECW places no emphasis on technical excellence, at Wrestlepalooza you can face a man who thinks slightly differently to you. T^he other man to win a handicap match tonight... Kurt Angle! Lesnar looks shocked Taz: Yeah, Paul, yeah. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisBenoit.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChristopherDaniels.jpg Chris Benoit wins with a Crossface at 13:04. Match Rating: A Raven enters the ring for a shoot promo http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Raven3.jpg Raven: How many men does it take to challenge for the ECW World Title? Apparently, four because none of them are good enough to beat me single-handed. What about me? What about Raven? I could destroy RVD, Sabu, Dreamer or Sandman but the problem lies in the fact that I have to watch my back for fear of armed two-on-one assaults. Moreover, I have to remember who I'm supposed to be opposing on which show - it's more difficult than you might think when four men are screaming for your blood. But it stops here! RVD, you took me out from behind with a singapore cane last week. So why don't you come down here right now and prove you can do it face-to-face. RVD's music hits and the crowd goes nuts. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RobVanDam.jpg RVD walks out with chair in hand taunting Raven. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Sabu.jpg But as if from nowhere Sabu attacks RVD from behind, takes his chair and blasts him in the head with it. A limp RVD falls to the floor. Sabu picks him up and throws him through the entrance-way caging and into electrical equipment. Joey: Oh my God! Taz: That is absolutely brutal! Sabu turns to face Raven and the two men stare each other down from opposite sides of the arena before Sabu walks off, leaving RVD to be helped backstage by Hogan and Funk. Bob Artese: Tonight's main event is one fall and for the ECW World Television Championship. To my left, from the United Kingdom, the Anarchist Doug Williams. And to my right, the ECW World Television Champion, the Lionheart Chris Jericho. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWWorldTVTitle.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisJericho.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/DougWilliams.jpg Chris Jericho wins with the Walls Of Jericho at 14:27. Match Rating: A Show Rating: A Counterpart Smackdown Rating: B+

Monday, week 2, June http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ecwrevolution.jpg *Theme music, Trivium - Pull Harder On The Strings Of Your Martyr, plays* http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/DonCallis.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ScottHudson.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JimRoss.jpg Don Callis: Hello and welcome to ECW Revolution, I'm Don Callis. JR: And I'm Jim Ross Scott Hudson: We're live in front of 10,000 fans in the Pan-American Stadium and we have a great card lined up! Don Callis: Shawn Michaels will be in action despite suffering broken ribs last Sunday at Barely Legal. He will square off against Psicosis. Scott Hudson: And continuing on the theme of luchadores we have two high-flying battles set for tonight. JR: First off, two japanese greats faceoff as Lyger takes on Ultimo Dragon Don Callis: Then, the main event. Rey Mysterio vs. Juventud Guerrera. I can't wait guys. Bob Artese: Tonight's opening contest is one fall. To my left, from D'loville, D'lo. And to my right, residing in Pennsylvania, Nate Hatred. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/NateHatred.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/DLoBrown.jpg Nate Hatred wins with a Fire Thunder Driver through a table at 11:02 Match Rating: B A backstage camera shows Steve Austin Arriving http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/StunningSteve.jpg He gets a huge pop, raises a fist to the camera, laughs and walks off http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/AAA.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CMPunk.jpg Burchill wins with a Standing Moonsault at 12:02 Match Rating: B+ Tommy Dreamer appears at the entrane way to give a shoot promo http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TommyDreamer.jpg Dreamer: Last Sunday, Barely Legal marked a two year anniversary. It was exactly two years since I last had a title shot. Well guess what? Raven, I've beaten you before and I'll beat you again. Put quite simply... http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TheSandman.jpg The Sandman emerges from the entrance and attacks Tommy Dreamer with a singapore cane from behind Sandman: I've heard RVD challenge Raven, I've seen Sabu challenge Raven and now Tommy Dreamer joins the list but the list ends here! If anyone's gonna challenge Raven it's gonna be me! Don Callis: Wow, in the space of a week Raven has been issued with four seperate challenges: RVD, Sabu, Dreamer and Sandman. Scott Hudson: Yeah, and you've got to believe that both Steph Mcintosh and Paul E. will be plugging one of the guys from their show to get the next title shot. Don Callis: That's true. I don't know how this will be settled. JR: Well if this was WWE... Don Callis: ...Well it's not WWE Jim. This is ECW, where we give a fair go to all challengers regardless of whether they marry the boss' daughter or not. Scott Hudson: Calm down guys, I'm sure Steph and Paul will think of something. Don Callis: True. Anyway, it's now time for Yoshihiro Tajiri vs. Jerry Lynn. JR: Your old client I believe, Don. Don Callis: Yeah, a few years back. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Tajiri.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JerryLynn.jpg Tajiri wins with a Buzzsaw Kick at 12:43 Match Rating: B+ Steve Austin enters the ring for a shoot promo. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/StunningSteve.jpg Austin: It seems like an awful lot of people have their sights set on the same goal. That, of course, being the ECW World Title. Personally, I'm happy just kicking ass and getting paid for it! (Huge pop). Anyway, as you may have noticed I've been out with a neck injury thanks to a chair shot from Goldberg two months ago. But hey, we're on different shows I've got no vendetta. There's enough people to kick his ass on F' The Mainstream without my intervention (F**k you Goldberg chant begins - Austin laughs). Having said that, I make my official in-ring return next week (another huge pop) and a very good friend of mine has agreed to be my opponent... none other than Cactus Jack! He leaves as the crowd go crazy at the prospect of Austin vs. Cactus Jack http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ShawnMichaels2.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PsicosisMask.jpg Shawn Michaels wins with a Flying Elbow 12:24. He left the ring in pain from his broken ribs. Match Rating: A A video is shown to hype up Austin vs. Cactus Jack http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JushinThunderLyger.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/UltimoDragon.jpg Lyger wins with a 450 splash at 13:40. Match Rating: A* - they have great chemistry. Raven enters the ring, for a shoot promo, to a hugely negative reaction http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Raven3.jpg Raven: The Bible states "There is hope, faith and love but the greatest of these is love." In ECW, there is F' The Mainstream, there is Revolution and there is the ECW World Chamionship. The greatest of these is the Championship. What about me? What about Raven? I am the ECW World Champion and I am the greatest force hardcore wrestling has ever seen. As far as I'm concerned, it does not matter if it is RVD, Sabu, Dreamer or Sandman. They are all inferior to me. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TheSandman.jpg The Sandman crashes the ring with a singapore cane in hand but Raven is able to escape through the audience just before he gets nailed. Sandman raises his hand to jeers from the sellout crowd. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TommyDreamer.jpg However, Tommy Dreamer runs in and the jeers turn to cheers. Sandman also escapes through the crowd before Dreamer can get his revenge. Scott Hudson: Dreamer wants blood. Jim Ross: I think they all do. Don Callis: No doubt but, now, let's go to Bob Artese in the ring. Bob Artese: Tonight's main event is one fall. To my left, hailing from Mexico, Rey Mysterio Jr. And to my right, also from Mexico, Juventud Guerrera. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ReyMysterioWCW.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JuviGuerreraMask.jpg Rey Mysterio wins with a Huracanrana from the top rope at 14:16. Match Rating: A* After the match Juventud shook Rey's hand as a sign of respect. the crowd applauded this act. Show Rating: A* Counterpart Raw Rating: B+

They shall be competing for ratings, yes, but in the form of a friendly rivalry. Any crossbrand matches at PPVs (all PPVs cover both brands) have to be agreed by both authorities (except for those booked by me but you'll notice I very rarely pop up - I'm not Vince Mcmahon and therefore prefer to leave the crowd interaction to Paul E. and Steph on the whole). Basically, they compete as far as it is healthy for the product. They try and hype their matches above the competition's but don't degrade each other.

He came to ECW as a heel Main Eventer back in 2000 when WCW went out of business... he refused to work for Vince. After about a year or two of being the most hated man on the roster, he was too old to carry on wrestling so Roadie it is.

Thursday, Week 1, June http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ecwftm.jpg *Theme music, Slayer - Angel of Death, plays* http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JoeyStyles.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Tazz.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulHeyman.jpg Joey: Welcome to ECW... Taz: ...F' The Mainstream. Heyman: We let him have that line. Taz: Hey bossman, it's 'cos of me that you call the show that. Heyman: (laughing) Well someone was always gonna come up with it. Taz: (laughing) Yeah, whatever Paul. Joey: I'll just call the show myself shall I? Taz: (still laughing) Sorry Joe. Heyman: Floor's all yours. Joey gives a jokingly scornful look Joey: We're sold out in front of 10,000 fans here in Albequerqe Taz: The Tingley Colliseum to be precise Heyman: Yeah, whatever Taz Joey: Let's go to Bob Artese Bob Artese: The following contest is one fall. To my left the Sidekick Saviour Chris Hero. And to my right, from El Paso, Texas the second generation mexican mauler. This is Eddie Guerrero Resounding boos are heard which Eddie merely taunts. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/EddieGuerrero.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisHero.jpg Eddie wins with a Frog Splash after 11:43. Match Rating: B+. A very solid opener. The camera follows Eddie to the back where he collides with Christ Benoit Eddie: What do you think you're looking at Holmes? Benoit: I'm looking at you Eddie. A sellout piece of crap. Eddie: Them fighting words Me Vito Loco. You should put you're money where you're mouth is. Benoit: Sure thing Eddie, just don't look for sympathy in the fans you soldout when I make you tap out! Benoit walks off leaving Eddie looking pissed. Camera cuts back to ringside. Joey: What do ya say Paul E. - is it official? Heyman: Oh it's official. On June 28th at Wrestlepalooza you, Eddie Guerrero, will feel the wrath of these fans behind me and the Crippler Chris Benoit. Taz: Hey, aren't you supposed to be objective in your commentary? Heyman: Oh believe me I am. Eddie's days are numbered. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisBenoit.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CharlieHaas.jpg Chris Benoit wins with a Crossface at 13:12 Match Rating: A RVD appears by the entrance-way http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RobVanDam.jpg RVD: Straight to the point, no BS. I'm issuing a challenge right here, right now to Raven. You may have beaten Shawn Michaels last night but you can't beat me. So say hello to your new ECW World Champion - Rob Van Dam. Back in the ring... Bob Artese: The following match is one fall and for the ECW Tag Team Titles. On my left, the Hardy Boys. "Vince sucks c**k" chants sound around the arena And on my right from Dudleyville the Dudley Boys. Loud cheers http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWWorldTagTitle.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BubbaRayDudley.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/D-VonDudley.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/MattHardy.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JeffHardy.jpg Dudley Boys win with a 3D at 11:24 Match Rating: B+. Raven enters the ring http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Raven3.jpg Raven: Throughout history it has been the inaction of those who should have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most that has made it possible for evil to triumph. What about me? What about Raven? I am that evil! Consider, if you will, that you feckless, fickle parasites revere Shawn Michaels as a god. Last night, I beat that god, I bled that god, I buried the career of that god six feet under. Who kills a god if not a god? I'm on the same, no a higher, existential level than the "Immortal" Shawn Michaels. Yet still you chant his name rather than mine. So, now, RVD wants a title shot and Raven has to prove himself once more. Furthermore, I have to do it with an injured arm. Nevertheless, prove myself I shall whoever the challenger may be. So it is written, so it shall come to pass. Quote The Ra... The lights go out They come on again to reveal Sabu, who merely signals at his waist, indicating that he wants Raven's title. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Sabu.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Raven3.jpg The two men stare each other down and Raven slaps Sabu. A Brawl begins and then RVD comes running out. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RobVanDam.jpg He goes to kick Raven but misses and decks Sabu. He then unloads rights and lefts on Raven, who manages to escape the ring. Sabu then attacks RVD from behind, picks up a chair and beats him down, leaving him bloodied. Joey: Well that was... Heyman: ...interesting? Joey: Pretty much Taz: Man, that was violent Joey: Very true but now it's Goliath vs. Christian Heyman: What kind of name is Christian anyway? Taz: What do you mean? Heyman: Well my parents had nine months to decide on a name, the same as his, but they didn't call me "Jew". Joey and Taz try and restrain their laughter Joey: We apologise for that Heyman: laughing What? All three announcers are laughing as the camera cuts to the ring http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TheGiant.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Christian.jpg Goliath wins with a Giant Chokeslam at 11:13 Match Rating: B- A video is shown to hype Raven, focusing mainly on him beating Shawn Michaels on last night's PPV http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Goldberg.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SteveCorino.jpg Goldberg wins with a Jackhammer at 11:02 Match Rating: A (Goldberg recieved a mixed reaction as always). http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Raven3.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Sabu.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RobVanDam.jpg Raven is walking down a corridor backstage and sees Sabu. The two approach each other and look set to brawl. Out of nowhere, RVD appears with a singapore cane and takes both of them out. Joey: This looks like it's getting serious. Bob Artese: The Main Event for this evening is one fall and is for the ECW World Television Championship. On my left "The Canadian Extremist" Lance Storm. And on my right, also from Canada, the ECW World TV Champion "The Lionheart" Chris Jericho. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWWorldTVTitle.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisJericho.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/LanceStorm.jpg Crhis Jericho wins with the Walls Of Jericho at 14:08 Match Rating: A*. Show Rating: A Counterpart Smackdown rating: B+

Back to the plot... The Roster is split into two brands: Revolution and FTM (M standing for 'Mainstream'. Any Taz fans will immediately recognise the rest). http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ecwchamps.jpg Champs are on both brands. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWWorldTitle.jpg Raven (Heel) http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWWorldTVTitle.jpg 'The Lionheart' Chris Jericho (Heel) http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWWorldTagTitle.jpg The Dudley Boys (Faces) http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ecwftm.jpg The Authority Paul E. (Face) Announce Team Joey Styles Taz Paul E. Main Eventers Rob Van Dam (Face) Bill Goldberg (Face - but many, many fans resent him for his time in WCW) Chris Benoit (Face) Kurt Angle (Face) Goliath (Heel) Sabu (Heel) Eddie Guerrero (Heel) Upper Midcarders Rhyno (Face) Masato Tanaka (Face) Christian (Heel) Steve Corino (Heel) Midcarders Spike Dudley (Face) Matt Hardy (Heel) Lance Storm (Face) Jeff Hardy (Heel) Charlie Haas (Heel) Lower Midcarders Ron Simmons (Heel) Christopher Daniels (Heel) Nova (Face) Openers Josh Barnett (Face) Doug Williams (Face) The Messiah (Heel) Ron Simmons (Heel) Enhancement Talent Chris Hero (Face) Bryan Danielson (Face) Road Agents/Referees Hulk Hogan Terry Funk John Finnegan Dave Hebner http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ecwrevolution.jpg The Authority Stephanie Mcintosh (Face-ish many fans feel she does not deserve her position). At this moment in time I shall point out this is the las who joined the gameworld in TEW2004. Announce Team Don Callis Scott Hudson Jim Ross (Signed after he shockingly left WWF. Is little more than a comedic heel figure) (It is a joke on this brand that Don Callis has to contend with an ex-WWF guy and an ex-WCW guy. He often resorts to calling the matches single handed and ignoring the pro-WWF ramblings of Ross. Hudson at least makes an effort; Ross doesn't). Main Eventers Tommy Dreamer (Face) Steve Austin (Face) Shawn Michales (Face - no longer associated with WWF as he defected years ago) Cactus Jack (Face) Rocky (Heel - very much still associated with WWF) The Sandman (Heel) Upper Midcarders Paul Burchill (Face - Hell yes) Rey Mysterio (Face) Scott Steiner (Face - turned by launching an on-air a diatribe against WCW but not accepted by the fanbase) Lyger (Face) D'Lo (Heel - a wannabe D-von Dudley but invariably is put through tables himself) Juventud Guerrera (Heel) Midcarders Yoshihiro Tajiri(Face) Ultimo Dragon (Face) Lance Storm (Face) Jerry Lynn (Heel) Bob Sapp (Heel) Lower Midcarders Nate Hatred (Face) Jimmy Yang(Heel) Psicosis(Heel) Andrew Martin (Heel) Openers CM Punk(Heel) Eric Angle(Heel) Road Agents/Referees Hulk Hogan Terry Funk Chris Kay Jim Molineaux *Some of the workers in the list are surprising. They are included, in the main, simply for their name value as ECW tries to rise in size. Throughout the course of the diary, the roster will be moulded into a more constant and talent-oriented form*

Actually, because I'm crap with all that kinda stuff, a painful amount of the TEW 2005 database was done from scratch based of the 2004 stats. Hence why I'm hoping that this diary goes well. Quote The Raven Nevermore

All stories/creations by Nevermore Graphic contributions by Game-Face and Sean McFly The masterful PDF by Mistaken http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWFPlogo.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWFP.jpg http://i29.tinypic.com/8xphf5.jpghttp://i30.tinypic.com/2573t6s.jpg PDF of this diary (story related posts only) from start to November To Remember XV (2007): http://rg.to/file/e146d6dc22d44c7411c511f03cfaa98c/ECW_Worldwide.pdf.html This is a fictional game world! This game began using TEW 2004 with 1994 data. As such, events in the game world are concurrent with all real world events up until July 1994. From this point on, however, all events that are referenced will be events that occurred within the world. Here are a few quick examples: Many talent defections took place in the 90's. WCW were bought out by WWF in 2000. Many workers joined the WWE roster, while others tried their luck in a slightly more hardcore environment. ECW are an internationally known company (currently just inside the International game parameters). Whilst appealling to a wider audience they remain true to many of their original ideals and the ECW roster still includes many of the original pioneers. Some major workers including Steve Austin, Chris Jericho and Rey Mysterio Jr (you may spot others) never left ECW in the 1990's and remain as a part of the promotion. However, since the diary has begun Austin has defected to the WWF. I am the owner of ECW after I took over from Heyman in '99 and I am an occasional on-screen authority (Heyman remains as an authority figure and booker under a lifetime contract). Kurt Angle joined ECW in '97 not WWE (the "Crucifiction Incident" never happened). "Sophie Mcintosh" joined the gameworld in TEW 2004. In TEW 2005 I changed her name and picture and she's an on-screen authority with the same stats. <hr> http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/History.jpg What shall follow is a retrospective look at what I deem to be important factors in the evolution of the gameworld and ECW. This shall be done in stages... I'm lazy, so shoot me .