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[Marcel Fromage]

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[Beeker]

I've read this from the outset more or less and enjoyed a long-term British diary with the usually bland RoF. I think the shift to the higher profile events will work in your favour (eventually) as right now RoF is more Ring of London... which is still a fine accolade really. Upping the scope and the stakes should make for some more interesting venues at least. I'm looking forward to the Duponts on the Seine too. I hope you don't veer to sharply away from the Dirtsheet formatting. Although you could add a 'page' I suppose. One for the 'big montly event, and then the other two similar to what they are now. Big news, around the globe, short fuse snippets and Blooze's Blog. Continued success.

[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE=Beeker;294429]I've read this from the outset more or less and enjoyed a long-term British diary with the usually bland RoF. I think the shift to the higher profile events will work in your favour (eventually) as right now RoF is more Ring of London... which is still a fine accolade really. Upping the scope and the stakes should make for some more interesting venues at least. I'm looking forward to the Duponts on the Seine too. I hope you don't veer to sharply away from the Dirtsheet formatting. Although you could add a 'page' I suppose. One for the 'big montly event, and then the other two similar to what they are now. Big news, around the globe, short fuse snippets and Blooze's Blog. Continued success.[/QUOTE] Thanks for the feedback and glad you've enjoyed it so far. I don't plan on changing the format of the newsletter at all - 2 pages with the same info - but now the only event covered by the newsletter will be the main monthly event, which for the foreseeable future at least, will always be in the same venue. I just can't afford to run the shows elsewhere all the time, and the 'main' show should, I think, always be in a place where the biggest crowd is guaranteed. I can only barely fill a tiniest venue in the other UK areas right now!! The Short Fuse shows I'm almost going to run in the background, mainly because they are shows simply with the purpose of getting our overness up a bit in other areas. There will be far fewer marquee matches on those cards - basically just booking them to ensure a decent popularity rise each time in that area as well as getting workers stats to rise a bit quicker (e.g. plenty of battle royals and lower quality workers getting more chances). I might put very basic results from the shows up with match ratings just so people can keep tabs on them if they want. I've enjoyed doing this diary so far and been really pleased to get plenty of positive feedback on it and am particularly grateful to the guys who predict pretty much every show! I did consider stopping it, mainly because I really don't have much time to play the game during term time (I'm a teacher). I'm actually thinking this change will make it easier to keep going - a monthly newsletter and reporting on one card should be more manageable, so I can actually spend more time on the game and less on the write-ups. With this diary I wanted to try and make a) an interesting ROF diary, and b) a long-term British CV diary. I may be wrong, but I only remember Clarity's PWA being a particularly long running British dynasty in the past. But what I'm finding difficult now (nearly 2 years into an ROF game) is that it is difficult to keep the interest up. I think the results of the matches have been quite predictable - mainly because the better wrestlers are almost always going to win, and it's fairly clear who the better wresters are! Plus, there just aren't that many British wrestlers who are good enough to compete at the top end of the card, so it tends to become quite repetitive, particularly in the ROF championship picture. But hopefully the change of show will make each match feel that little bit more important, and it'll become more of a challenge to me to book a longer show and keep the ratings up high enough to at least not lose any popularity. If anyone else has any suggestions or words of wisdom, feel free to let me have them! Otherwise, keep on reading and I'll have the previews for Molotov C0cktail (and a Stevie Stoat interview) up later this evening. :) Oh, and if you got this far through the post, well done! I really blabbered on there!! :eek:

[Marcel Fromage]

[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ROFWebsite08.jpg[/IMG] [CENTER][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/Molotov08.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/EXILEROF4.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/KeithAdamsROF.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE="3"][FONT="Century Gothic"]Burning EXILE vs Keith Adams[/FONT][/SIZE] [I]Burning EXILE made a splash in his ROF debut match last month, taking ROF champion JD Morgan to one of his toughest matches yet. EXILE has kept quiet since on whether he intends to stay on with ROF or if he is just here temporarily as a favour to UK Dragon. But in the meantime he faces Keith Adams, who needs to build momentum if he is to become a bona fide Talisman title contender.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WalterMorganROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder4.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/LeoPriceROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Georgia"][U][SIZE="3"]ROF Talisman Title[/SIZE][/U][/FONT] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Walter Morgan © vs Leo Price[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]These two Wigan Bulldog partners had a fine match last month which they now look to replicate on this first major ROF event. Morgan came out on top and with his title intact and has been a strong Talisman champion to date, but Price has the tools and the spirit to reverse that result this time around.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/BillyRobinsonROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/DonHendersonROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Billy Robinson vs Don Henderson[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Talking of partners, it looks like The Shooters have reached the end of the road. Robinson squarely blamed Henderson for their tag title loss and it seems minor issues between them had been brewing for a while. Now the pair will get to face off in the ring to help settle some of their differences.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WarriorsofHonour.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/FutureXROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Tag Team Titles[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Warriors of Honour © vs Future X[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Warriors of Honour move on to a new challenge having defeated The Shooters twice. And that challenge comes in the shape of former tag champions Future X. Although Barnes & Future haven’t held the tag straps in some time, they do hold an advantage over the Warriors – they beat them twice back in April and May, whilst the Warriors have never beaten them.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/MerleOCurleROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/UKDragonROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Merle O’Curle vs UK Dragon[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]UK Dragon just came up short last month in his title match with JD Morgan. He now looks to get another title shot straight away in this match against O’Curle, who looked strangely sluggish in a rare defeat to Stevie Stoat last month. The winner here will surely be the next challenger for the ROF champion, but who will it be?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/JDMorganROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/StevieStoatROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Championship[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [SIZE="3"][FONT="Century Gothic"]JD Morgan © vs Stevie Stoat[/FONT][/SIZE] [I]Following his latest spat with UK Dragon, Stevie Stoat has been on a tear – beating both Petey Barnes and Merle O’Curle in high profile matches last month to earn this shot. He still yearns the ROF title for a second time, but JD Morgan has proven a very tough and resilient champion thus far, turning back Donny Damage, Merle O’Curle and UK Dragon already. Can Stoat ride his momentum all the way to the gold or will Morgan show his dominance again?[/I] _______________________________[/CENTER] [QUOTE][FONT="Century Gothic"]As the ROF wrestlers get ready for the first of our monthly special events, Justin Blackham spoke to the number one contender to the ROF championship, Stevie Stoat, to find out what he thinks his chances are of winning the big belt for a second time.[/FONT] [B]JB: Stevie, it seems that you are always the bridesmaid these days.[/B] SS: Hey, I’m all man, pal. [B]JB: No, I’m merely using the analogy that you never quite manage to make it all the way when you get your title shots. Is that all going to change at Molotov?[/B] SS: You can bet your last penny on it, Blackham. Actually, on your salary it’s probably your only penny! Stevie Stoat is on a roll and I feel a piece of history coming my way. Every time I’ve had a title opportunity, my opponent has cheated their way to victory, or else luck has been firmly on their side. But this time Stevie Stoat will emerge victorious. [B]JB: Some would say you’re a bit of a choker on the big stage.[/B] SS: Who exactly? [B]JB: Well, some ROF fans on our internet forums don’t buy you as a serious challenger for the title now after so many blown shots.[/B] SS: Well what do they know? They’re just a bunch of idle morons who wouldn’t know quality if it hit them in the face. [B]JB: You really know how to endear yourself to the ROF public, don’t you?[/B] SS: What they think doesn’t matter. Stevie Stoat has proven himself time and again and beaten every top wrestler here in ROF at one time or another. [B]JB: Except JD Morgan…[/B] SS: Okay, except JD Morgan. But that’s going to change at Molotov. Back when the ROF title was formed, it was Stevie Stoat who took the belt and on whom the company’s success was founded. And now that we begin a new era of monthly special events, it will be once again Stevie Stoat who carries this company forwards. [B]JB: What makes you so confident?[/B] SS: Hey, I just beat Merle O’Curle. He’s just like JD Morgan – submission wrestler, keeps opponents grounded, like a machine in the ring, about as much charisma as a cotton wool bud. If I can beat O’Curle, I’m sure I can handle Morgan. Just the same – except he’s about 30 years older. [B]JB: How do you feel headlining this major show?[/B] SS: How do I feel? Well, I’m where I should be on the card. And it’s not as if I haven’t headlined shows before. Don’t forget I’m a regular at the top end of 21CW’s monthly shows. [B]JB: Yes, but ROF have overtaken 21CW for popularity in the south of England, which some would say means this is the biggest wrestling event held in London for years.[/B] SS: Who says ROF is more popular in the south? [B]JB: Ed Itor.[/B] SS: Who’s he when he’s at home? [B]JB: He is a vastly experienced and qualified judger of wrestler and promotion popularity.[/B] SS: I don’t believe it for a second, Blackham. But it doesn’t matter. Stevie Stoat is the main event, it doesn’t matter what card or what promotion. Heck, if Stevie Stoat was wrestling for BHOTWG over in Japan, he’d be the main event smacking the taste out of Hooded Kudo’s mouth. If he was in TCW, he’d have Tommy Cornell pinned and begging for mercy. If he was in NOTBPW he’d show the owners where the real stones were! [B]JB: You really think you’re that good?[/B] SS: Well, if the cap fits. [B]JB: I’d be surprised if you could find a cap to fit.[/B] SS: What? [B]JB: Well, best of luck for your title match, Stevie. You’ll surely need it.[/B] SS: I told you before, Blackham. The luck has been on the side of Stevie Stoat’s opponents in his recent title matches. But I’ve got the momentum now, I’ve got the talent of course, and I’ve got the superior style, body and selling power towards old JD. It’s Stoat’s time.[/QUOTE] [B]Predictions[/B] Burning EXILE vs Keith Adams [U]ROF Talisman Title[/U] Walter Morgan © vs Leo Price Billy Robinson vs Don Henderson [U]ROF Tag Team Titles[/U] Warriors of Honour © vs Future X Merle O’Curle vs UK Dragon [U]ROF Championship[/U] JD Morgan © vs Stevie Stoat

[Dragonmack]

Burning EXILE vs [B]Keith Adams[/B] [I]Adams gets a much needed win as EXILE is usually a short termer.[/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]Walter Morgan[/B] © vs Leo Price [I]More tag partner issues building?[/I] Billy Robinson vs [B]Don Henderson[/B] [I]Henderson seems to have been stronger than Robinson recently[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour[/B] © vs Future X New Champs get first win. Merle O’Curle vs [B]UK Dragon[/B] [I]O Curles short slide continues until he snaps on somebody and UK is Morgan's next challenger.[/I] ROF Championship [B]JD Morgan[/B] © vs Stevie Stoat [I]Stoat is always the bridesmaid and never the bride again as Morgan wins.[/I]

[Tigerkinney]

[B]Burning EXILE [/B]vs Keith Adams [I]I just have this feeling that EXILE will be sticking around a little bit longer, than just another one off appearance. [/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]Walter Morgan ©[/B] vs Leo Price [I]These two had a good title match against one another recently but I think Price will come up short again against his tag team partner.[/I] Billy Robinson vs [B]Don Henderson[/B] [I]Henderson with his wins over Price, just seems to be on more of an upward curve than Robinson at the moment [/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour[/B] © vs Future X [I]The Tag Titles have been pinged around a fair amount already in 2008, so I think you'll be looking to get the titles settled down a bit more, so I see the Warriors retaining here.[/I] Merle O’Curle vs [B]UK Dragon[/B] [I]I get an inkling, that you feel that O'Curle had his run at the top and the title scene needs to be freshened up a bit, so there-fore the former dominant champs mini-slump continues since losing the belt to JD Morgan[/I] ROF Championship [B]JD Morgan ©[/B] vs Stevie Stoat [I]Stoat with his over-sized ego could make an entertaining heel champ , but Morgan's title reign has only just started and I don't think you'll give him what would amount to little more than just a transitional title reign.[/I]

[sheepy]

Burning EXILE vs [B]Keith Adams[/B] ROF Talisman Title [B]Walter Morgan[/B] © vs Leo Price Billy Robinson vs [B]Don Henderson[/B] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour[/B] © vs Future X Merle O’Curle vs [B]UK Dragon[/B] ROF Championship JD Morgan © vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B]

[Richyg]

Burning EXILE vs [B]Keith Adams[/B] I think Adams could build towards a Talisman Title Shot. ROF Talisman Title [B]Walter Morgan ©[/B] vs Leo Price Morgan aint gna lose it to his partner. [B]Billy Robinson[/B] vs Don Henderson Robinson seems to winning more than Henderson so he gets my pick. ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs Future X Warriors aint gna lose their title this soon. Merle O’Curle vs [B]UK Dragon[/B] Dragon gets a shot at Morgan... Merle's shot will come next month I think. ROF Championship [B]JD Morgan ©[/B] vs Stevie Stoat Morgan gna retain. Stoat aint quite ready for holding the gold.

[Marcel Fromage]

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[Marcel Fromage]

[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ROFNews.jpg[/IMG] Here are the quick results from our Short Fuse shows in October... [U]Week 1 - Norman Blue Athletic Centre, Birmingham[/U] G-Force beat The Tribe [B]D[/B] Billy Robinson beat Lance Martin [B]D+[/B] Burning EXILE beat K'Lee Hawkins [B]D+[/B] UK Dragon beat Leo Price [B]C[/B] Show Rating [B]C-[/B] [U]Week 2 - Parliament Square, London[/U] Frankie Perez beat K'Lee Hawkins [B]C-[/B] Warriors of Honour beat Par Excellence to retain the tag titles [B]C[/B] Don Henderson beat Greg Gauge [B]C-[/B] JD Morgan beat Keith Adams (non-title) [B]C+[/B] Show Rating [B]C[/B] [U]Week 3 - Phoenix Nights, Bolton[/U] Future X beat Sharp & Heath [B]D[/B] Keith Adams beat Jacques DuPont [B]D[/B] Stevie Stoat beat Kelly Martin [B]D[/B] Merle O'Curle beat Matt Gauge [B]B-[/B] Show Rating [B]C[/B] [U]Week 4 - Norman Blue Athletic Centre, Birmingham[/U] Billy Robinson & The Tribe beat Keith Adams, Sharp & Heath [B]D[/B] Stevie Stoat beat Leo Price [B]D+[/B] Walter Morgan beat Sander Laine [B]D+[/B] Show Rating [B]D+[/B]

[Tigerkinney]

[B]Some Observations:[/B] I think things are getting a little bit more unpredictable now, which was kind of a problem for you in the past. For instance you all reeled us in to thinking that Merle was heading for a bit of a slump, but then he pulls out the win over U.K Dragon and will be challenging for the ROF Title again. Though I do feel rather satisifed with my own powers of predicition, when it came to the Burning EXILE match up with Keith Adams. In my opinion you don't just go and hire someone the calibre of Burning EXILE only to be job them to an average mid-carder like Keith Adams, and it seems like we're on the same wave-length there. :) Shame about the Title match only gathering a C rating, though by the looks of things I see a Stoat- Price feud brewing, which will be a good way to get Stoat away from the title picture for now and either help re-build him as a contender with some solid wins, or transition him into the mid-card. Couldn't help notice the B- (which seems to be the peak of what the ROF roster can put on right now) between Merle O'Curle and Matt Gauge and though it seems like Merle can put on a good match with just about anyone in ROF, that' still impressive stuff from the rookie.

[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE=Tigerkinney;295345][B]Some Observations:[/B] Shame about the Title match only gathering a C rating Couldn't help notice the B- (which seems to be the peak of what the ROF roster can put on right now)[/QUOTE] Yes, a C for the main event isn't really good enough now on these shows. I don't think it was helped by O'Curle/Dragon being on before it, which was always likely to be a better match but I couldn't not make the title match the main event. Stoat's skill level is just a notch below the 'big 3' at present of Morgan, Dragon and O'Curle. And he certainly can't carry an opponent like those 3 tend to be able to. Generally a D or D+ is about the lowest I expect, with C- and C being the norm, and the occasional C+ and B- for really good bouts. You're right, B- is about the top rating I can muster from the roster at this point (although I have had a couple of matches rated a tiny bit higher in the months I've played since). I'm still trying to figure out why some wrestlers get better results than others. There are certain wrestlers on my books who always seem to perform below the expectations I would have for them, but then I suppose that keeps the game more interesting!

[Marcel Fromage]

[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ROFWebsite08.jpg[/IMG] [CENTER][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/NapalmNightmare08.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/LeoPriceROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/StevieStoatROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Leo Price vs Stevie Stoat[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]The two losers from last month’s title matches find themselves jerking the curtain this time around. Stoat put up a really good fight against JD Morgan, whilst Price was also impressive against Walter Morgan. But both men came up short and need to pick up momentum again here. Stoat has also been candid in his thoughts about Leo Price and the fact that a 21CW wrestler should be performing better than Price in ROF. Will Stoat be made to eat his words?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WarriorsofHonour.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/HighAndLowROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Georgia"][U][SIZE="3"]ROF Tag Team Titles[/SIZE][/U][/FONT] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Warriors of Honour © vs High and Low[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]High and Low won in the dark match against Absolutely Flawless prior to last month’s Molotov event to cement their place as new number one contenders for the tag titles. Here they get their first shot at Warriors of Honour – and their first tag title match since March. However the Warriors have looked impressive in seeing off The Shooters and Future X and so High and Low will have to be on top of their game to win the titles here.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/DonHendersonROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/FrankiePerezROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Don Henderson vs Frankie Perez[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Frankie Perez, who had a great match against UK Dragon a couple of months back, returns to the ROF ring to take on former Shooter Don Henderson. ‘The Highland Hitman’ lost against former partner Billy Robinson last month and needs a win here, whilst Perez will be looking to build on his successful bout with Dragon and prove his worth to the British audience.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WalterMorganROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder4.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/BillyRobinsonROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Georgia"][U][SIZE="3"]ROF Talisman Title[/SIZE][/U][/FONT] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Walter Morgan © vs Billy Robinson[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Following his win over former partner Don Henderson last month, Billy Robinson gains the Talisman title shot against Walter Morgan, who has been a very consistent champion up to now. Morgan is certainly the more reliable wrestler, but Robinson could pose a very real threat if he is on his game.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/DragonExileROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/G-ForceROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Burning EXILE & UK Dragon vs G-Force[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]A tag match with real international flavour as the American Gauge twins, Greg and Matt, face up to the combination with the Japanese twist, UK Dragon and Burning EXILE. Dragon and EXILE have worked together in WLW and know each other’s game, whereas G-Force have been together all their lives and are a well oiled machine despite limited in-ring experience. Who will come out on top – experienced singles wrestlers or inexperienced wrestlers who can work as a team?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/JDMorganROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/MerleOCurleROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Championship[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]JD Morgan © vs Merle O’Curle[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]JD Morgan won the ROF Championship from Merle O’Curle back in June. O’Curle had one chance to regain the title, only to fall victim to the Cross Atlantic Stretch. However, in singles matches thus far, the head to head record stands at 2 wins apiece and their matches are always very evenly fought. Either man could walk out of Parliament Square the champion following this one.[/I] ______________________________[/CENTER] [B]ROF Napalm Nightmare – November 2008[/B] Leo Price vs Stevie Stoat [U]ROF Tag Team Titles[/U] Warriors of Honour © vs High and Low Don Henderson vs Frankie Perez [U]ROF Talisman Title[/U] Walter Morgan © vs Billy Robinson Burning EXILE & UK Dragon vs G-Force [U]ROF Championship[/U] JD Morgan © vs Merle O’Curle

[Tigerkinney]

Leo Price vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] [I]I think this feud will be dragged out for a few more matches yet, and ultimately Price might come out on top when they're completely finished with each other, but for now I see Stoat (who's dropping down from the main event scene) winning this time round.[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs High and Low [I]High and Low are that mid-card team who get an occasional title shot when you've worn all other avenues out for the time-being. So I don't give them a cat in hells chance of winning.[/I] Don Henderson vs [B]Frankie Perez[/B] [I]On one hand you really want to keep your home-grown talent strong, but then again Frankie Perez is one of the best Indy-workers in the Cornellverse and I can't really justify choosing Henderson over him.[/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]Walter Morgan ©[/B] vs Billy Robinson [I]Something tells me that Morgan is this years Petey Barnes, and will have a pretty lengthy run with the Talisman belt.[/I] [B]Burning EXILE & UK Dragon[/B] vs G-Force [I]The Gauge Twins already look to be stars in the makings, but by the looks of things you're gradually building them, rather them hot-shotting them right to the top, so I think the masked duo pick up the victory here.[/I] ROF Championship JD Morgan © vs [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] [I]This could literally go either way, and at 2 wins a piece against each other it's a coin toss. On one hand J.D's run with the belt hasn't been all that long, but then again you did the dominant lengthy run with O'Curle, so on that score I'll think you'll shake things up a bit and have O'Curle regain the title.[/I]

[Dragonmack]

Leo Price vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] [I]Stoat is still higher in the pecking order[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour[/B] © vs High and Low [I]The boss retains[/I] [B]Don Henderson[/B] vs Frankie Perez [I]If I remember right, Perez was a talent trade, and as such has no overness in england, so he jobs here.[/I] ROF Talisman Title Walter Morgan © vs [B]Billy Robinson[/B] [I]Morgan has already had a good run and a midcard title should move more than a main event one.[/I] Burning EXILE & UK Dragon vs [B]G-Force[/B] [I]The Gauges are fantastic talents that can rise quickly.[/I] ROF Championship [B]JD Morgan [/B]© vs Merle O’Curle [I]I know you have re-signed Morgan, but I didn't hear any mention on O'Curle, so it may be near renewal time, which means no title, unless he re-signed.[/I]

[Richyg]

Leo Price vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] Stoat is working his way to making a Big 4 imo. ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs High and Low easilly retained. [B]Don Henderson[/B] vs Frankie Perez new boy needs to be taught a lesson ROF style. ROF Talisman Title Walter Morgan © vs [B]Billy Robinson[/B] Morgan could lose this now and allow him and Leo a chance at tag glory. Burning EXILE & UK Dragon vs [B]G-Force[/B] a win here would really establish the team as tag-team contenders. ROF Championship [B]JD Morgan © [/B]vs Merle O’Curle Morgan gets another defence. not Merle's time to shine agen yet.

[d_w_w]

Leo Price vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] [I]I agree that this will probably go back and forth, with Price getting the final nod.[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs High and Low [I]Suspect the Warriors will win. [/I] Don Henderson vs [B]Frankie Perez[/B] [I]I'd think Frankie would get the win, being as good as he is. [/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]Walter Morgan ©[/B] vs Billy Robinson [I]Robinson has a strong chance of winning, but I'm not picking him because I find Morgan more interesting :O[/I] [B]Burning EXILE & UK Dragon[/B] vs G-Force [I]Same thing here - it probably makes more sense for G-Force to win, but EXILE and UK Dragon are more fun, so I'll go with them.[/I] ROF Championship [B]JD Morgan ©[/B] vs Merle O’Curle [I]You seem to lean towards longer title reigns, so I don't see O'Curle winning this one yet. [/I]

[Marcel Fromage]

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[Marcel Fromage]

[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ROFNews08.jpg[/IMG] Here are the quick results from the November Short Fuse events... [U]Week 1 - Norman Blue Athletic Centre, Birmingham[/U] British Samurai won a 10-man battle royal [B]C-[/B] Billy Robinson beat Leo Price [B]C-[/B] Merle O'Curle beat Greg Gauge [B]C[/B] Show Rating [B]C[/B] [U]Week 2 - Parliament Square, London[/U] British Samurai won a 10-man battle royal [B]C-[/B] Burning EXILE beat Eric Future [B]D+[/B] JD Morgan beat Petey Barnes to retain the ROF Championship [B]C[/B] Show Rating [B]C[/B] [U]Week 3 - Phoenix Nights, Bolton[/U] British Samurai won a 10-man battle royal [B]C-[/B] Don Henderson beat Johnny Highspot [B]C-[/B] UK Dragon beat Leo Price [B]C[/B] Show Rating [B]C[/B] [U]Week 4 - Norman Blue Athletic Centre, Birmingham[/U] Petey Barnes won a 10-man battle royal [B]C-[/B] Greg Gauge beat Jon Michael Sharp [B]D-[/B] JD Morgan beat Walter Morgan to retain the ROF Championship [B]C+[/B] Show Rating [B]C[/B]

[Dragonmack]

Almost got everything right, just missed the Gauge tag match. :)

[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE=Dragonmack;295987]Almost got everything right, just missed the Gauge tag match. :)[/QUOTE] Yep, 5 from 6. But you only got 3 from 6 at Molotov. So there! :D Seriously, I hope the matches take at least a little more thought to predict the results of now with the new shows. As for the Gauges - they aren't quite hitting the spot as a team as I'd hoped they would at this point, but I will persevere with them. I'd hoped they'd fill the tag team gap left by The Shooters splitting up, but Robinson and Henderson could put on better matches in the tag ranks - maybe its down to experience. I'm a little perplexed though as to why Greg Gauge's singles matches are quite a bit worse than Matt's at this point given that their stats are near identical. Might be momentum.

[Marcel Fromage]

[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ROFWebsite08.jpg[/IMG] [CENTER][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/Pyromania08.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WarriorsofHonour.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WiganBulldogsROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Tag Team Titles[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Warriors of Honour © vs The Wigan Bulldogs[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]The end of year show sees a special reformation of The Wigan Bulldogs to give Warriors of Honour a very real challenge for the tag titles. Walter Morgan and Leo Price briefly teamed earlier in the year for two matches against then tag champions The Shooters, winning one and losing one. Since then they have concentrated on singles matters, but with Morgan losing his Talisman title, they now represent a big threat to Warriors of Honour. Samurai and Judoka have looked strong so far as champions – can they turn away this latest challenge?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/EXILEROF3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/MarioHeroicROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Burning EXILE vs Mario Heroic[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]This match should be an exhibition of international high-flying as Burning EXILE, who has looked impressive in ROF matches thus far, takes on Mario Heroic. Heroic has wrestled mainly in Mexico in his career but is now a regular on the TCW roster and has been sent over by Tommy Cornell for this event.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/BillyRobinsonROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder4.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/DonHendersonROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Talisman Title[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Billy Robinson © vs Don Henderson[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]The former partners meet for the second time in three months, but this time there is more than their differences at stake – the Talisman title is now in the possession of Billy Robinson. Having beaten Walter Morgan for the belt last month on the back of a win over Henderson in October, Robinson is on a serious roll. But Henderson would surely like nothing more than to win the title off his former partner.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/AbsolutelyFlawlessROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/FutureXROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/G-ForceROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/HighAndLowROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ParExcellenceROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]10-man Tag Team Battle Royal[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Features Absolutely Flawless, Future X, G-Force, High and Low and Par Excellence.[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]All 10 members of these 5 tag teams will be in the ring at the same time in this 10-man over the top rope battle royal. The idea is simple – the team with the final representative left standing in the ring at the end will become the new number one contenders for the tag titles and receive the next title shot at our January event. Future X and Absolutely Flawless are former champions, whilst High and Low are perennial contenders and the other teams are young and hungry for success. All will feel they have a strong chance of winning here.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/JDMorganROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/MerleOCurleROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/StevieStoatROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/UKDragonROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Championship Fatal 4-way[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]JD Morgan © vs Merle O’Curle vs Stevie Stoat vs UK Dragon[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Champion JD Morgan faces his sternest test yet as he must face the three highest ranked contenders in one match. The champion has come a long way in ROF since debuting this time last year under the Dave Xmas mask. The fatal 4-way match looks like becoming an ROF end of year tradition, and this time last year, Merle O’Curle was the champion and successfully saw off the challenge of Dragon, Stoat and British Samurai. All 4 of these men have been champions in ROF before and any one of them could walk away with the title after what promises to be a huge battle.[/I] _______________________________[/CENTER] [B]ROF Pyromania – December 2008[/B] [U]ROF Tag Team Titles[/U] Warriors of Honour © vs The Wigan Bulldogs Burning EXILE vs Mario Heroic [U]ROF Talisman Title[/U] Billy Robinson © vs Don Henderson [U]10-man Tag Team Battle Royal[/U] Features Absolutely Flawless, Future X, G-Force, High and Low, and Par Excellence. [U]ROF Championship Fatal 4-way[/U] JD Morgan © vs Merle O’Curle vs Stevie Stoat vs UK Dragon

[Dragonmack]

ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs The Wigan Bulldogs [I]Warriors just won this and I think they hold it for a little longer[/I] [B]Burning EXILE[/B] vs Mario Heroic [I]Exile wins [/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]Billy Robinson[/B] © vs Don Henderson [I]Robinson one ups his former partner[/I] 10-man Tag Team Battle Royal Features Absolutely Flawless, Future X, [B]G-Force[/B], High and Low, and Par Excellence. [I]By far the best potential here[/I] ROF Championship Fatal 4-way JD Morgan © vs Merle O’Curle vs Stevie Stoat vs [B]UK Dragon[/B] [I]Dragon win in a surprise fashion.[/I]

[chris caulfield]

ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs The Wigan Bulldogs [B]Burning EXILE[/B] vs Mario Heroic ROF Talisman Title [B]Billy Robinson [/B]© vs Don Henderson 10-man Tag Team Battle Royal Features [B]Absolutely Flawless[/B], Future X, G-Force, High and Low, and Par Excellence. ROF Championship Fatal 4-way [B]JD Morgan ©[/B] vs Merle O’Curle vs Stevie Stoat vs UK Dragon

[Tigerkinney]

ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs The Wigan Bulldogs [I]Like D-Mack I see the Warriors holding the belts for a little while yet, but the Bull-dogs should give them their sternest test yet. [/I] [B]Burning EXILE[/B] vs Mario Heroic [I]EXILE seems to be establishing himself as something of a semi-regular in ROF, so I don't see him losing here to someone who's just sent over on a talent trade.[/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]Billy Robinson ©[/B] vs Don Henderson [I]You've just had the title switch last month, so I don't see Robinson dropping it to his former partner in his first defence.[/I] 10-man Tag Team Battle Royal Features Absolutely Flawless, Future X, [B]G-Force[/B], High and Low, and Par Excellence. [I]Absolutely Worthless have to their credit improved a bit but still aren't championship material, Future-X have had their chances, High and Low had their go last month (and showed they aren't really championship calibre either) and Par Excellence simply aren't ready yet either, so that really only leaves G-Force as the most logical pick.[/I] ROF Championship Fatal 4-way JD Morgan © vs [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] vs Stevie Stoat vs UK Dragon [I]You had the champion retain in the Fatal 4-way last year, so this year I think they'll be a title switch. I'd like to see Dragon win, but I'll go for O'Curle to get the job done and win the 4-way 2 years in a row.[/I]