"The Fall" - Rise of the NWA

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[QUOTE][B][U]"THE FALL" BACKSTORY [I]by tommytomlin[/I][/U][/B] [B][I]...March 2001... [/I][/B] At the height of their popularity, with their former enemy WCW vanquished and purchased, the WWF is riding high. It is undoubtably the most powerful promotion in the history of professional wrestling. But questions are being asked about the WCW sale. The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission begins a month-long investigation. [B][I]...April 2001...[/I][/B] The wrestling world is in shock. The World Wrestling Federation is hit with a three-hundred million dollar fine, after it was revealed that Vince McMahon and AOL-Time Warner executive Jamie Kellner colluded to intentionally lower the purchase price of WCW. Stockholders and investors deserted the WWF, leaving the McMahon family with a humbled empire almost overnight. Disgraced, distraught and heartbroken, with a roster of wrestlers angry at the McMahon's mismanagement, the WWF was effectively shut down. Live events were cancelled, and television contracts were torn up. The McMahons go into isolation. In the months that follow, promotions across the United States shut down left, right and centre. Without the support of the WWF, OVW, HWA and MCW close shop. After the loss of millions of casual fans, promotions such as JAPW, APW and UPW can't support themselves. Even promotions with a more hardcore following, such as XPW and CZW close down. Some owners say they'll be back when the industry bounces back. Others leave for good. [B][I]It is now October 2001.[/I] [/B] The effects of The Fall are still ongoing, but there is cause for optimism. The National Wrestling Alliance, once facing extinction, has re-amalgamated under the leadership of Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes. WWF loyalists Steve Austin, The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels join the returned Shane McMahon to form Fusion Pro Wrestling. And on the west coast, Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan use their connections to form the American Wrestling Federation. This new 'Big Three' is joined by independent federations across the country, and two exciting new touring promotions. In Canada, a rejuvenated Stampede takes the country by storm. The wrestling industry has definitely bounced back from its perilous lows, but for how long?[/QUOTE] [B][U]BACKSTORY[/U][/B] In the begining of October 2001, the Championship Committee [SIZE="1"][I](Flair, Anderson, Windham, Rhodes, Blanchard)[/I][/SIZE] met to discuss the direction that they were going to lead the new NWA into. After many hours of discussion, the Committee decided that if they were going to become the biggest promotion in not only the United States or North America, but in the entire World; that they needed to let wrestling history be just that, history. Flair had suggested the name of Rik Raines to handle the booking of the NWA to the rest of the Committtee (Raines is a 19 year old, up and coming wrestler, that Ric Flair has taken under his wing as his protege). Flair believed that by having a younger guy booking the shows, their would be more of a connection with the fans. The Committee put it to vote and all five men voted it's approval. Later that evening, Flair gaves Raines the call, telling him about his suggestion and the Committee's descision. Raines was quick to accept the offer, seeing this as huge honor, since five legends in the industry agreed on him. Flair told Raines not to be too overly excited as he will be watched under a magnifying glass as he runs the promotion.

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[QUOTE]This post will be forever changing. I will be keeping the most up to date NWA roster, champions, and other mis. information here. So if you decide to read this diary, please make sure to always look back at POST #2 ;p[/QUOTE] [B]CHAMPIONSHIPS:[/B] [IMG]http://www.geocities.com/rikraines/nwaworldheavyweight.jpg[/IMG] NWA World Heavyweight - Vacant [IMG]http://www.geocities.com/rikraines/nwaworldtagteam.jpg[/IMG] NWA World Tag-Team - Vacant [IMG]http://www.geocities.com/rikraines/nwanorthamerican.jpg[/IMG] NWA North American - Vacant [IMG]http://www.geocities.com/rikraines/nwaxdivision.jpg[/IMG] NWA X-Division - Vacant [IMG]http://www.geocities.com/rikraines/nwacrockettcup.jpg[/IMG] Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup - Vacant [B]ROSTER:[/B] [SIZE="1"]([COLOR="Red"]Red[/COLOR] = Heel, [COLOR="Blue"]Blue [/COLOR]= Face) [U]Main Eventers[/U] [COLOR="red"]D-Von Dudley[/COLOR] - Pay-Per-Apperance [COLOR="red"]Raven[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="Blue"]Diamond Dallas Page[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="Red"]Bubba Ray Dudley[/COLOR] - Pay-Per-Apperance [COLOR="Blue"]Sting[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="red"]Jeff Jarrett[/COLOR] - Written [U]Upper Midcarders[/U] [COLOR="red"]Mike Awesome[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="Red"]Chris Kanyon[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="blue"]Ron Simmons[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="blue"]Perry Saturn[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="blue"]Sean Morley[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="red"]Bill DeMott[/COLOR] - Written [U]Midcarders[/U] [COLOR="red"]Elix Skipper[/COLOR] - Pay-Per-Apperance [COLOR="red"]Rik Raines[/COLOR] - User Character [COLOR="Blue"]Shane Helms[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="red"]Jamie Knoble[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="red"]Ultimo Dragon[/COLOR] - Pay-Per-Apperance [COLOR="red"]Chris Candido[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="red"]Alex Wright[/COLOR] - Pay-Per-Apperance [COLOR="blue"]Crowbar[/COLOR] - Pay-Per-Apperance [U]Lower Midcarders[/U] [COLOR="red"]Randy Orton[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="Red"]Kid Kash[/COLOR] - Pay-Per-Apperance [COLOR="blue"]AJ Styles[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="blue"]Hector Garza[/COLOR] - Pay-Per-Apperance [U]Openers[/U] [COLOR="red"]David Young[/COLOR] - Pay-Per-Apperance [COLOR="Blue"]Chris Harris[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="blue"]Nick Dinsmore[/COLOR] - Written [U]Enhancement Talents[/U] [COLOR="blue"]James Storm[/COLOR] - Written [U]Occasional Wrestlers[/U] [COLOR="blue"]Road Warrior Animal[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="blue"]Road Warrior Hawk[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="Red"]Barry Windham[/COLOR] - Written [U]Managers[/U] [COLOR="Blue"]Daffney[/COLOR] - Pay-Per-Apperance (Crowbar) [COLOR="red"]Ric Flair[/COLOR] - Lifetime (Randy Orton and Rik Raines) [U]Announcer[/U] [COLOR="blue"]Jim Ross[/COLOR] - Written [U]Colour Commentator[/U] [COLOR="blue"]Dusty Rhodes[/COLOR] - Lifetime [U]Authority Figure[/U] [COLOR="blue"]Terry Funk[/COLOR] - Pay-Per-Apperance [U]Referees[/U] [COLOR="blue"]Billy Silverman[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="blue"]Charles Robinson[/COLOR] - Written [U]Road Agents[/U] [COLOR="blue"]Arn Anderson[/COLOR] - Written [COLOR="blue"]Ricky Steamboat[/COLOR] - Written [U]Personalities[/U] [COLOR="Red"]Tully Blanchard[/COLOR] - Written [B]TAG-TEAMS:[/B] America's Most Wanted [I](Chris Harris and James Storm)[/I] The Dudley Boyz [I](Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley)[/I] The Evolution [I](Randy Orton and Rik Raines)[/I] The Flock [I](Perry Saturn and Raven)[/I] The Road Warriors [I](Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk)[/I] Young and DeMott [I](David Young and Bill DeMott)[/I] [B]STABLES:[/B][/SIZE]

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[B][U]NEWS - Tuesday, Week 1, October, 2001[/U][/B] [U]AWF Mayhem Results[/U] [SIZE="1"]Ernest Miller defeated Ron Killings (C) New Age Outlaws defeated La Parka and Konnan for the AWF World Tag Team Titles (C+) Billy Kidman defeated Mad Mikey for the AWF Television Title (C+) Chris Jericho defeated Mr Perfect and Matt Hardy (B-) Buff Bagwell and The Giant defeated Goldust and Rikishi (C+) Show Rating: C+ Viewer Rating: 4.72[/SIZE] [U]N-WOW Jailbreak Tour (Monday) Results[/U] [SIZE="1"]Alexis Laree defeated Precious Lucy (E) Asya defeated Aja, Selina M, and Tracy (E+) April Hunter defeated Allison Danger (E) Madusa defeated Luna Vachon (D+) Chyna defeated Terri Powers (C-) Nora Greenwald defeated Lisa Moretti (C-) Trish Stratus defeated Jacqueline for the N-WOW World Title (C-) Show Rating: D+[/SIZE] [U]ESW Mass Slaughter Results[/U] [SIZE="1"]Otto and Gage defeated F.Kazarian and Butcher (E+) Waterman defeated Grunge and Rock (D+) 911 and Berk defeated The Island Boys for the ESW Tri-State Tag Titles (D) Ruckus defeated Supreme (D-) Don Harris defeated The Blue Boy (D+) Ron Harris defeated Vic Grimes for the ESW Tri-State Heavyweight Title (D+) Show Rating: D+[/SIZE]

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[B][U]NEWS - Wednesday, Week 1, October, 2001[/U][/B] [U]RevX Powerslave Results[/U] [SIZE="1"]Excailbur defeated American Wild Child (D-) Mexico's Most Wanted defeated Supreme and Webb (D) Kaos defeated Super Dragon and Disco (D) Aguila defeated Super Calo (C) Super Crazy defeated Alex Rizzo for the RevX Extreme Heavyweight Title (C-) Show Rating: C- [/SIZE]