Tigerkinney Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 [I]Over the next few posts I will be presenting an overview of what the wrestling world looks like at the end of 2011. Part one will be (21CW to Exodus 2010), Part Two (GCG to OLLIE) and Part Three (PGHW to WLW, with FCW saved for last !)[/I] [CENTER][B][U]Wrestling World Overview- Part One[/U][/B] [/CENTER] [B][COLOR=red][U]21st [COLOR=navy]Century[/COLOR] Wrestling[/U][/COLOR][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Jeff Nova / [B]Head Booker:[/B] Pitbull Brown [B]Prestige:[/B] E+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 4,978,555 [B]Size-[/B] Regional D+ (importance) in South,UK, D in Central Europe & Mediterranean, D- in rest of UK and Scandinavia, E+ in Eastern Europe [B]Current Champions:[/B] World- Shane Hannigans (since May 2011), United Kingdom - Rolling Johnny Stones (since December 2012), UK Tag Team- Pitbull Brown & Leo Price (since April 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Hugh De Aske (23), Jonathan Faust (29), Shane Hannigans (35), Stevie Stoat (35). [FONT=Courier New][B]Notes:[/B] Just thought it would be interesting to give their ages, to show how old or young each promotions main event is[/FONT] [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Have on average been around the C-/D+ range, with their better shows occasionally getting up to a C. [B]Television:[/B] 21CW- Best of British Wrestling- One Hour late night Mondays on Euro Cable Sports 4. Coverage in UK and Europe, ratings currently around 0.05. 32 Episodes left on the contract. [B]Summary:[/B] The 'Sports Entertainment' revolution in UK Wrestling that Jeff Nova envisioned never really happened, however despite being officially on the same size level as ROF and MOSC, they remain the UK's largest promotion and probably the biggest in Europe too. [RIGHT]______________________________________________________[/RIGHT] [B][U][COLOR=indigo][COLOR=olive]5 Star[/COLOR] Supreme Wrestling[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Sagurako Kagawa/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Kuniyoshi Chishu [B]Prestige:[/B] B-/ Mo[B]ney:[/B] $14,096,669 [B]Size:[/B] Cult B- in Kanto, C+ in Kinki & Hokkaido, C in Chubu, Chugoku & Kyushu, C- in Tohoku/Shikoku, E/E- in rest of world. [B]Current Champions:[/B] World- Fuyuko Higa (since Septemebr 2011), All Asian- Shiori Jippensha (since September 2011), Tag Team- 'The Nature Girls' June Butler & Chitose Ariwara (since December 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Amber Allen (24), Dragon Assasin (31), Fuyuko Higa (21), Joanne Rodriguez (32), Megumi Nakijima (24), Raku Makuda (31). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Mostly B-, occasionally stepping up to B or falling to C+. Strongest show was a B+ but that was a one off, mainly off the back of an A rated main event between Fuyuko Higa and Megumi Nakijima. Weakest show was rated C but like the B+ at the other end of the scale was a one off. [B]Television:[/B] 5SSW In Action- One Hour 'Tour Highlight's show Early Evening, Thursdays on All Japan TV. Coverage in Japan, rating around 0.65. 17 Episodes left on the contract. [B]Summary:[/B] 5SSW are without doub the most prestigious womens promotion in the World and often produce wrestling of a higher quality than that of their male counterparts in over promotions and without any over Joshi promotions currently running in Japan they have a monopoly on their niche market, with new generation stars like Fuyuko Higa, Amber Allen and Megumi Nakijima stepping up to make up for the losses of Sensational Ogiwara, Thunder Hike, Kit Hatoyama and Crusher Ichihara through retirement over the years. [CENTER]__________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][COLOR=purple][U]Angel Athletic Association[/U][/COLOR][/B] [B]Owner[/B]: Anne Stardust/ [B]Booker:[/B] Catherine Quine [B]Prestige:[/B] E-/ [B]Money[/B]: $1,941,864 [B]Size:[/B] Regional D in North West, D- in Mid West, F+ in South West & British Columbia. F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions[/B]: Femme Fatale- Raven Nightfall (since December 2011), Top Contenders- Devils Daughter (since July 2010), Tag Team - Debbie Rose & Kate Lilly (since March 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Joanne Rodriguez (32), Raven Nightfall (35), Sara Marie York (27), Wanda Fish (36). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Montly shows mostly around the C/C- range. Their best show Womens of Wrestling in July did get a B- rating, but this appeared to be a one off , as they've not returned to the same heights since. [B]Summary:[/B] North America's longest running and top all womens wrestling promotion, AAA have begun to expand their horizons beyond their home region over the past year putting down on a relatively strong marker in the neighbouring Mid West region. The one weakness that you can point at them and also could point at them is somewhat static booking and being satisfied with the status quo, leading to their champions often having over long title reigns. [CENTER]_________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=darkgreen]Australian Pro Wresting [/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] James J McMinster, [B]Head Booker:[/B] Sean Quartermainne [B]Prestige:[/B] D/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 778, 198 [B]Size:[/B] Regional D+ in Eastern Australia, D - in Western ,E+ in New Zealand, E in Central. F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] Commonwealth- Swoop McCarthy (since June 2011), Australian- Boo Smithson (since December 2011), Tag Team- 'Darkness Rising' Spiffy Stan Standish & Rick Stantz (since September 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Big Daddy Horne (45), Debonair David Peterson (37), New Zealand Pitbull (41), Swoop McCarthy (23). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Consistenly round the C Range. [B]Television:[/B] APW Bring The Pain- One Hour Late Night Saturdays on The Bloke Channel. Ratings currently around 0.03. 24 Episodes left on the contract. [B]Summary:[/B] Quite honestly does anyone outside of Australia really care ? And given that they are only at Regional level do the People of Australia really care all that much about wrestling in general ? The main event comprises of perhaps the one true 'star' to come out of Australia in Swoop McCarthy and a bunch of over the hill veterans. At least when there was more than one promotion in Australia, things were a little more interesting. [CENTER]___________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [LEFT][B][U][COLOR=magenta]Babes of Sin City[/COLOR][/U][/B][/LEFT] [B]Owner:[/B] Honey Golightly/ He[B]ad Booker:[/B] Marilyn Stardust [B]Prestige:[/B] F/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 682, 297 [B]Size:[/B] Small E in South West, F- everywhere else [B]Current Champions:[/B] Queen of the Ring - Gorgon (since September 2011), Girl Power Tag Team- 'Bad to the Bone' Alison Capone & Vampella (since June 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Gorgon (31), Sara Marie York (27), Tracy Brendon (28). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Monthly shows mostly D-, but have twice peaked at D+ this year. Have to their credit improved as a promotion this year, as only a year ago their shows were mostly in the E range. [B]Summary:[/B] Are Babes of Sin City, the notoriously awful T&A promotion out of Las Vegas still the worst promotion in the world ? Because a strange thing happened this year, they actually started putting on better quality wrestling. Perhaps they have realised that they need to provide a little more substance, a little bit more than just 'attractive' women rolling around half naked. Perhaps putting the title on the decidely non attractive Gorgon was a sign of a new direction. Who knows but BSC aren't as terrible as they were even just a year ago. [CENTER]__________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=sienna]Burning Hammer of the Wrestling Gods[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Kaneie Komine/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Haruki Kudo [B]Prestige:[/B] B+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 63,338,194 [B]Size:[/B] National B in Kanto, B- in Kinki, C+ in Chubu, Chugoku, Kyush & Hokkaido, C- in Shikoku & Tohoku. Mostly E's everywhere peaking at E+ in Hawaii and lowest in Central Australia (F+). [B]Current Champions[/B]: World Championship- Hiroaki Naksawa (since October 2011), Junior Championship- Black Cobra (since October 2011), World Tag Team - 'Raging Bulls' Eiji Hamacho & Chuichi Sanda (since March 2011), Junior Tag Team- On Hiatus since November 2010 (last champions Snap Dragon & Red Panther), Openweight Championship- Masked Patriot (since October 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Eisaku Hoshino (37), Hiroaki Nakasawa (34), Haruki Kudo (48), Kinnojo Horri (30), Miyamae (40), Samoan Machine (31), Seji Jimbo (23), Shimedzu (41) [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Mostly in the B range. Best shows have peaked at A, whilst worst shows have bottomed out at C+. [B]Television:[/B] BHOTWG Lords of the Ring- 90 Minute Tour Higlights Package Monday Evenings on Japanese Sports Vision. Coverage across Japan. Current show ratings around 2.35. 38 episodes left on contract. [B]PPV:[/B] Currently shown across the whole of Japan via Emperor Choice. Biggest Buy Rate: 1.93 (Fire Dream of the Immortals- March), Last Buy Rate: 1.69 [B]Summary:[/B] Though it can't really be called a full blown crisis just yet BHOTWG have been past by their old rivals GCG and the upstart juggernaut that is WLW over the past few years. You could say that things have had a complete flip around in Japan with the two promotions that were unquestionably the top two (BHOTWG and PGHW) for most of this current decade now finding themselves in the postion of being the number three and four promotions in Japan with BHOTWG once the top promotion in Japan, now finding themselves a still competitive but rather humbling fourth. Don't know why but I think I could do a better job of booking this storied but currently troubled promotion. ;) [CENTER]____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=black][COLOR=red]Canadian [/COLOR]Charisma [COLOR=red]Championship[/COLOR] Combat[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Troy Winner/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Joey Poison [B]Prestige:[/B] E-/ [B]Money:[/B] $184,057 [B]Size:[/B] Cult D+ in Ontario, D in Quebec, F+ in British Columbia & Prairies, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] 4C Championship- Damian Carvill (since March 2011), Hardcore- Philip LaGrenier (since September 2011), 'Youth Energy 2.0' Shane Nelson & Raphael (since June 2011) Cu[B]rrent Main Eventers: [/B]Damian Carvill (40), Edd Stone (25), Jack Marlowe (36), Joey Poison (34), Young Leo (26). [B]Show Ratings[/B]: Monthly shows consistently in the C Range. [B]Summary[/B]: A policy to put on shows in Quebec on almost a regular basis as their home base of Quebec, resulted in 4C rising to 'Cult Size' this year. Realistically though they are still a long way behind the more established CGC and NOTBW. However rising to Cult Size has seen them attract bigger names with the likes of the well travelled Jack Marlowe and Edd Stone boosting their main event scene. Question marks remain though, if they have the solid financial backing to maintain their cult status. [CENTER]___________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=red]Canadian [COLOR=olive]Golden[/COLOR] Combat[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Alex DeColt/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Larry Wood [B]Prestige:[/B] B-/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 9,919,604 [B]Size:[/B] Cult C in Ontario, Quebec & Tri-State, C- in British Columbia, Mid South, Mid West, New England & South East, D+ in Prairies, Great Lakes, Mid Atlantic, North West & South West, D in Puerto Rico, D- in Maritimes, E- in Hawaii, F+ in Mexico, F everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] World- Trent Shaffer (since November 2011), Canadian- Destiny (since November 2011), Tag Team- 'Soldiers of Fortune' Destiny & Fate (since December 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Alex DeColt (37), Bobby Thomas (35), Dan DaLay (36), Jack Marlowe (36), Ryan Powell (31), Trent Shaffer (26). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Mostly in the C Range, occasionally climbing up into the B range. [B]Television:[/B] CGC Title Bout Wrestling- 1 Hour Saturdays Late Evening on the Pop ! Network. Coverage across the whole of Canada, mainland U.S and Puerto Rico. Current show ratings around 1.50. 34 episodes left on contract. [B]PPV:[/B] Currently shown in Canada on Canada 1-Choice. Biggest Buy Rate: 0.36 (DeColt Wrestle Festival- Day 2: April), Last Buy Rate: 0.28. [B]Summary:[/B] Firmly established as Canada's number two promotion, they look unlikely to challenge NOTBPW for the top spot any time soon. Things have settled down since they were rocked by the departures of three out of the four DeColt brothers and top heel Eddie Chandler over the years. One thing they do have is a relatively young main event, with their current World Champion- Trent Shaffer the youngest of the bunch at only 26, so in terms of being set for the future they are already in capable hands. However their problem over the years has been keeping hold of their top stars, at some point NOTBPW, TCW or even SWF (if they can get back on track) will come calling. [CENTER]____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [LEFT][B][U][COLOR=olive]Canadian [COLOR=darkred]Womens[/COLOR] Wrestling [/COLOR][COLOR=darkred]Federation[/COLOR][/U][/B][/LEFT] [B]Owner:[/B] Tamara McFly/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Cueball Lynch [B]Prestige:[/B] E+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 317,349 [B]Size:[/B] Small E in Quebec, E- in Ontario, F- everywhere else [B]Current Champions:[/B] Universal- Tamara McFly (since October 2011), Continental - Joanne Rodriguez (since May 2010), Tag Team- 'Good Lookin' Bunny' Katherine Goodlooks & Jessica Bunny (since April 2010) [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Joanne Rodriguez (32), Sara Marie York (27), Tamara McFly (32). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Monthly shows consistently in the C Range. [B]Summary:[/B] The all women's promotion headed by Sean McFly's younger sister appear to be following the same sort of model as fellow Canadian independent 4C of gradually building a fan base in not only one Region but two regions. Whilst this has resulted in them not yet moving up to 'Regional' status it well work out as a better long term plan. Interestingly though they have decided to concentrate on building their popularity in the Ontario and Quebec area's , rather than in their 'home base' of The Prairies region. [CENTER]___________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=navy][COLOR=royalblue]Coastal[/COLOR] Zone [COLOR=royalblue]Championship [/COLOR]Wrestling[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner/Head Booker:[/B] Cliff Anderson [B]Prestige:[/B] E/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 2,243,625 [B]Size:[/B] Regional C- in South West, F+ in Mid South, North West, Hawaii, North Mexico, West/Central Mexico, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions[/B]: Coastal Zone Championship: Ultimate Phoenix (since May 2011), Xtreme- Remmy Skye (since August 2011), Tag Team- ' The Lone Gunmen' Brendan Idol & California Love Machine (since June 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers[/B]: Andre Jones (26), Donnie J (34), Harry Allen (34), Ultimate Phoenix (36). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Up and down within the B and C Ranges. At their best can get up to a B rated show, but have fallen as low as a D+. [LEFT][B]Summary:[/B] CZCW have been firmly established as one of the top Regional promotions for about the past decade providing South West wrestling fans with some of the best wrestling action on the U.S independent circuit. However people have been waiting for them to show a bit more ambition and attempt to expand into new markets for years but Cliff Anderson has never shown those sort of intentions and seems content with CZCW's place in the Wrestling World. [/LEFT] [LEFT]They actually looked in danger of taking a step back with the relatively poor Coastal Zone Title run of Harry Allen, but have got back on track since they put their main belt on the talented Ultimate Phoenix [/LEFT] _____________________________________________________________ [B][U][COLOR=indigo][COLOR=navy]European[/COLOR] [COLOR=olive]League [/COLOR]of[/COLOR][COLOR=navy] Professional [/COLOR][COLOR=olive]Fighters[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Gareth Wayne/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Bob Casey [B]Prestige:[/B] F- / [B]Money:[/B] $ 15,226 [B]Size:[/B] Local F in Central Europe & Mediterranean, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] ELPF International- Scott Van Den Berg (since April 2011), ELPF Arena- Mr Evilness (since January 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers[/B]: Edward Cornell (28), Rahabad Lawal (33), Scheming Behemoth (43), Scott Van Den Berg (32). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Monthly shows consistently in the D Range. [B]Summary:[/B] ELPF are a half-baked European based equivalent of the INSPIRE promotion in Japan run by a couple of American non-entities who didn't make it their home country. Running shows in tiny community Hall type venues across Europe they are short on money and short on fans and despite only starting up this year are probably the most likely promotion to go out of business. [CENTER]___________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=blue]European Wrestling [/COLOR][COLOR=olive]All Stars[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner/Head Booker:[/B] Byron [B]Prestige:[/B] E+ /[B] Money[/B]: $1, 306,157 [B]Size:[/B] Regional D- in Central Europe, F+ in Scandinavia & Mediterranean, F- everywhere else [B]Current Champions:[/B] Universal- Bam Bam Johansson (since January 2010), European - Scheming Behemoth (since February 2011), Tag Team- 'Team Tidal Wave' Jed High & Poppa Punisher (since January 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Bam Bam Johansson (27), Byron (35), Doctor Insane (44). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Monthly shows consistently in the D Range. [B]Summary:[/B] EWA with their 'Sports Entertainment' emphasis have consistently been a step between their more serious rivals UEW, since the end of the previously dominant UCR promotion resulted in the two rival promotions with differing promotions starting up. Their fans have also had to suffer through two years of 'Alpha' Bam Bam Johansson being the Universal champion and thus the face of the promotion. [CENTER]___________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=red]Exodus [/COLOR][COLOR=navy]2010[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Diamond Furusawa, [B]Head Booker:[/B] Tasuku Shinozuka. [B]Prestige:[/B] E+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 76,092 [B]Size:[/B] Small E in Six Regions of Japan, E- in Shikoku, Kyushu, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] Golden Crown- White Samurai (since September 2011), Silver Crown- Sozen Ishimori (since December 2011), Double Crown- 'Culture Club' Speed D & Kiemon Yoshimatsu (since November 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Ketsueki Karasu (30), Tasuku Shinozuka (43), White Samurai (27). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Mostly in the lower D Range/upper E range earlier in the year, but improved greatly in second half of year and have now managed to put on shows in the lower C range. [B]Summary:[/B] The relatively new Japanese independent has a bigger fanbase across Japan than similarly sized promotions like Hinote Dojo and Pro Wrestling SAISHO but because of their adoption of a touring schedule have never been able to maintain popularity in one area of Japan long enough to establish themselves as a 'Regional' promotion. Their roster is relatively young with a smattering of veterans at the top of the card and if they can 'survive' the first few years they could end up establishing themselves as a refuge for wrestlers to rebuild their career or as a launching pad for future stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 [B][U]Part Two[/U][/B] [B][U][COLOR=olive]Golden [COLOR=black]Canvas[/COLOR] Grappling[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Hanshiro Furusawa/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Yoshifusa Maeda [B]Prestige:[/B] A/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 22,500,405 [B]Size:[/B] National B+ in Kanto, B in Kinki, B- in Chubu, Chugoku, Hokkaido & Kyushu, C in Shikoku & Tohoku. Mostly E's everywhere peaking at E+ in Hawaii and lowest in Central Australia (F+). [B]Current Champions:[/B] World Heavyweight Championship- Matthew Keith (since October 2011), World Heavyweight Tag Team- Toshiharu Hyobanshi & Namboku Makuda (since December 2011), Openweight Championship- Sean Deeley (since September 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Hiroyasu Gakusha (32), Jimmy Cox (39), Marat Khoklov (36), Matthew Keith (22), Roku Sotomura (33), Shotaro Ikina (46), Toshiharu Hyobanshi (35). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Mostly in the B Range, but have had a good percentage of A rated shows throughout the year. [B]Television:[/B] GCG Stars of the Golden Canvas - One Hour Tour Higlights Package Thursday Late Evenings on Japanese Sports Vision 2. Coverage across Japan. Current show ratings around 2.15. 29 episodes left on contract. [B]Summary[/B]: Only half a decade ago GCG looked to be a dead and buried promotion, they were a shadow of their former selves and had fallen far behind old rivals BHOTWG, the rapidly popular PGHW, whilst WLW were quickly gaining a cult following. But with a core of home grown stars, blended with some genuinely talented gaijins, GCG have regrouped and fought back to the point that they are now more popular than they have ever been since their 70s/80s heyday. [CENTER]__________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=sienna]Hinote Dojo[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Stunner Okazawaya/ [B]Head Booker[/B]: Masami Aizawa [B]Prestige:[/B] E+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 1, 208, 594 [B]Size:[/B] Regional D+ in Kinki, F+ in rest of Japan & Hawaii , F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champion:[/B] Triple Crown- Munemitsu Senmatsu (since December 2010). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Dean Daniels (36), Kazuma Narato (33), Munemitsu Senmatsu (26) [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Monthly shows consistently in the C Range. [B]Summary:[/B] Hinote Dojo are supposed to be the feeder promotion to BHOTWG, but was the last time you actually saw someone on a BHOTWG developmental contract with them and get a call up to BHOTWG's main roster ? Still have no idea why they don't have a set of Tag Titles either. [CENTER]____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=darkred]INSPIRE [COLOR=black]Diversity [/COLOR]Group[/COLOR] International[/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Tadiyuki Kikkawa/ [B]Head Booker[/B]: Tasuku Iesada [B]Prestige:[/B] B-/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 19, 232, 800 [B]Size:[/B] Cult B- in Kanto, C+ in Kinki, C in Chubu, Chugoku, Hokkaido & Kyushu, C- in Shikoku & Tohoku. Mostly E's everywhere peaking at E+ in Hawaii and lowest in Central Australia (F+). [B]Current Champion[/B]: King of Fighters- Raul Hughes (since October 2011) [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Masaaki Okazaki (41), Raul Hughes (46), Tadiyuki Kikkawa (39), Tasuku Iesada (38) [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Consistently put on B- rated shows, occasionally rise to B rated shows and occasional dips to C+. [B]Television:[/B] INSPIRE Warfare - One Hour Tour Higlights Package Friday Late Evenings on Japanese Sports Vision 2. Coverage across Japan. Current show ratings around 1.45. 24 episodes left on contract. [B]Summary:[/B] INSPIRE the break-away group formed by a bunch of BHOTWG dissidents, who were unhappy that BHOTWG wanted to move away from the MMA influenced style favoured by then main event stars such as Tadiyukki Kikkawa and Raul Hughes, have in honestly carved out a nice market for themselves in Japan. But they haven't quite become the major success story Kikkawa probably would have hoped for. Did Kikkawa & co. hurt their former Employers ? Given the downturn in BHOTWG fortunes, the answer to that question is yes. But a small yes, as it has not been at the devastating rate they would have hoped for and they probably weren't prepared for the resurgence of GCG and the emergence of the decidely un-INSPIRE like WLW as major forces in Japan either. [CENTER]____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=navy]Men [COLOR=red]of Steel[/COLOR] Combat[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner/ Head Booker[/B]: Greg 'The Highland Warrior' McPeterson [B]Prestige[/B]: E+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 862, 309 [B]Size:[/B] Regional E+ in North & Scotland, F+ in rest of UK, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] UK Championship: Joss Thompson (since May 2011), Blood & Beer- Kevin Jones (since June 2011), UK Tag Team- 'The Suicide Solution' Jeffrey McPeteson & Kevin Jones (since January 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Danny Patterson (36), Harley Neill (35), Joss Thompson (30). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Monthly shows mostly C-, but have risen as high as C+ but also fallen as low as a D. [B]Summary:[/B] Britains oldest promotion MOSC know what their market is and know where their fan base is and that seems unlikely to change. They are financially sound and are likely to be around for sometime yet, doing the same thing they've always been doing. That being said, they have often put on better shows than the more ambitious 21CW and are perhaps producing some of the best wrestling seen in an MOSC ring since Cliff 'Dark Angel' Wilson was first making a name for himself. [CENTER]________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [COLOR=green][B][U]Mexican [COLOR=red]Hardcore[/COLOR] Wrestling[/U][/B][/COLOR] [B]Owner:[/B] Don 'Coyote Dynamite' Richards/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Carlos Moreno [B]Prestige:[/B] D+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 761,751 [B]Size[/B]: Regional C- in Northern Mexico, D- in South Eastern Mexico, E in West Central Mexico. F+ in USA, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions[/B]: Campeon del Mundo- Vacant (Last champion Genio Verde), Nacional- Phoenix III (since October 2011), Campeones de Parejas- Vacant (Last champions Genio Verde & Angel De Mexico). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Angel De Mexico (29), El Heroe Mexicano (20), Enrique Merino (29), Magnicio (32). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Consistently in the C Range but have risen as high as B- [B]Television:[/B] MHW Tiro Abajo- 1 Hour Sundays Late Night on El Canal del Hombre Dos. Coverage across Mexico. Current show ratings around 0.02. 22 episodes left on contract. [B]Summary:[/B] At one point MHW looked like they could be an exciting up-start threat to the big three and it looked like their policy of attracting talent from all three promotions to come and work for them would really pay off. But they've never been able to keep down a consistent roster and they have been rocked by their biggest stars and champions walking out on them at the end of the contracts, the latest example being Genio Verde who was holding not only the Campeon de Mundo but also one half of the Campeones de Parejas. Despite the constant revolving door talent, they have managed to put on consistently good shows that often match the more established promotions in Mexico in terms of quality, but you just feel that if they had more settled roster they could become a bigger threat. [CENTER]___________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=seagreen][COLOR=darkgreen]Mexican[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Premier[/COLOR] [COLOR=olive]Wrestling[/COLOR] [/COLOR][COLOR=darkgreen]Federation[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner/Booker:[/B] Domino [B]Prestige[/B]: B-/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 4,733,562 [B]Size:[/B] Cult C in Northern Mexico, D+ in South Eastern, West Central and South West USA, E- in Hawaii, F+ in rest of USA, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] Campeon de Herencia de Mundo- El Bandito (since November 2010), Campeon de Lucha- Angel De Mexico (since June 2011), Campeones de Parejas- Hombre de La Energia & Kid Azucar (since August 2011), Campeones de Trios- Atlantis Jr, Daniel Cano & El Hijo Espada Roja (since August 2009) [FONT=Courier New][B]Notes:[/B] Kid Azucar is the former SWARM III- I changed him in the editor, because in my opinion the SWARM gimmick would be exclusive to OLLIE.[/FONT] [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] El Bandito (42), Electrico (36), Genio Verde (37), Soul Taker (37), Spanish Superfly (42). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Mostly in the C Range, occasionally rising up to B-. [B]Television:[/B] MPWF Lucha Total- 1 Hour Wednesdays Early Evening on Los Deportes Hoy. Coverage across Mexico and in South West USA. Current show ratings around 0.20. 33 episodes left on contract [B]Summary:[/B] Even though MPWF have managed to stay competitive with rivals OLLIE and SOTBPW, they still probably find themselves as the Number three promotion in Mexico but they no longer look in danger of losing their number three spot to the upstart MHW anytime soon. Rather worringly compared to their rivals, MPWF have a somewhat ageing main event and they're doesn't seem to be anyone from the undercard ready to step up anytime soon. They also seem to have semi-forgotten about the Trios Titles- the same team has held them for over two years, and once in a blue moon MPWF remember they have these titles- have a title defence and then forget about them for about another four or five months. [CENTER]_____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U]Mid [COLOR=blue]Atlantic [/COLOR]Wrestling[/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Rip Chord/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Jean Cattley [B]Prestige:[/B] E+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 1,179,127 [B]Size:[/B] Regional D in Mid Atlantic, F+ in Great Lakes & South East, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] Mid Atlantic Championship- Mean Jean Cattley (since October 2010), Mid Atlantic Tag Team - Shady K & Warlord Power (since October 2011) [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Darryl Devine (28), JD Morgan (43), Mean Jean Cattley (33), Steve Flash (45). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Monthly shows mostly in the C Range for most of the year, but suddenly hit a rich vein of form from October onwards and now producing B/B- rated shows on a regular basis. [B]Summary:[/B] MAW were originally set up as some where young wrestles could come to learn their trade before moving on to bigger promotions. However it's become quite clear over the past few years given their sudden switch around in hiring policy to favouring established veterans over raw youngsters that Rip Chord has switched his ambitions for the Virginia based promotion. At the very least he seems to want MAW to at least establish themselves as a top Regional independent in the vein of CZCW and over the past few months they have been putting on the best shows of any non National sized promotion anywhere in the world. [CENTER]___________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=navy]New [COLOR=royalblue]York[/COLOR] City [/COLOR][COLOR=royalblue]Wrestling[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] The Stomper/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Black Hat Bailey [B]Prestige:[/B] E+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 1,913,953 [B]Size:[/B] Regional D+ in Tri State, F+ in Great Lakes, Mid Atlantic, New England, Quebec & Ontario, F in Maritimes, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] Empire- Honest Frank (since December 2011), Tag Team- 'Cyber Squad' Snow Fox & The Sensational Singh (since March 2011), Tri State Regional- American Machine (since May 2011). Current Main Eventers: Andre Jones (26), Ryan Powell (31), Steve Flash (45), The Mean Machine (33). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] In the C Range for most of the year, but hit a slump towards the end of the year from October onwards with a string of D+ rated shows. [B]Summary:[/B] On the plus side NYCW have addressed the problem of having an ageing roster, bringing in younger talent over the years and presenting a more dynamic product. It's still not exactly CZCW but they do have a fair few people who can take to the air these days, which would have been unthinkable even just a few years ago. But despite this injection of talent, they still hamper themselves with questionable booking. Examples include the four year Tag Title reign of Rick Sanders and the Masked Mauler, though to be fair to NYCW they did finally address that problem this year and the Tag Title scene has been revitalised. And though Steve Flash was deserving perhaps more than anyone of a run with the Empire title in NYCW, prior to him winning the belt for the first time back in 2007, did he really need to hold the title almost uninterrupted for the past four years ? and who do they have to finally end Flash's latest run with the belt- Honest Frank, an over the hill veteran not even currently recognised by the NYCW fans as main event calibre wrestler. [CENTER]____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=darkred]North of the Border Pro Wrestling[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Jeremy Stone / [B]Head Booker[/B]: Eric Tyler [B]Prestige:[/B] B+/ Mo[B]ney:[/B] $ 14,852,912 [B]Size:[/B] National B in Ontario & Quebec, C+ in Prairies & British Columbia, C in South West, D+ in Maritimes, Northern Mexico & West Central Mexico, D- in Mid South, Mid West, New England, South East, Tri State & South Eastern Mexico, E+ in Great Lakes, Mid Atlantic, North West & Puerto Rico, E in Hawaii, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] Canadian- Bruce The Giant (since November 2011), Tag Team- R.K Hayes & Dark Angel (since November 2011), Womens- Jaime Quine (since October 2011) [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Bruce The Giant (40), Dan Stone Jr (39), Jeremy Stone (45), John Maverick (36), Johnny Bloodstone (36). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Consistently in the B range, occasionally rising up to A. Did produce an A* show in September with their September Scramble event. [B]Television:[/B] NOTBPW Championship Wrestling- 2 Hours Friday Early Evenings on Maple Leaf Sports and Sunday Primetime on La Red De La Lucha. Coverage in Canada via Maple Leaf, coverage in Mexico & South West USA via La Red De La Lucha. Ratings on Maple Leaf Sports around 1.0, Ratings on La Red De La Lucha around 0.35. 35 episodes left on Maple Leaf contract, 23 left on La Red contract. NOTBPW Wrestling Tonight- New show, started in December. 2 Hours Thursdays Prime Time on IC-TV. Coverage in Canada. Ratings around 0.60. 22 Episodes left on contract. [B]PPV:[/B] Currently shown in Canada on Canada 1-Choice. Biggest Buy Rate: 0.58 (September Scramble: September), Last Buy Rate: 0.56. [B]Summary:[/B] NOTBPW have firmly established themselves as Canada's biggest promotion and have had a reputation for putting on some of the best in-ring competion to be seen anywhere in the world and apart from the sadly injury enforced retirement of arguably the most talented wrestler of his generation Sean McFly, things perhaps couldn't be rosier for them. However if they aren't prepared to address them in the next few years, they could have problems on the horizon. Everyone in the upper card (Main Eventer/Upper Mid card) of NOTBPW is over 35 and not getting any younger and though a fair few of them could go on some time yet, they don't seem to be producing any new stars. One has to wonder if the abandonment of a mid-card singles title has resulted in a stepping stone being taken away for rising new stars. Short term an 'old' main event for NOTBPW shouldn't be a problem for them, especially as the veterans in question still have 'it' but give it a few years and it could start to become one. [CENTER]_____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][COLOR=olive]Original[/COLOR] [COLOR=darkgreen]Lucha [/COLOR][COLOR=red]Libre In[/COLOR] [COLOR=olive]Extreme[/COLOR][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Joaquin Soler/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Mayan Idol [B]Prestige:[/B] B-/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 63,531 [B]Size:[/B] Cult C- in Mexico, D+ in South West, E- in rest of USA, except Puerto Rico F+, everywhere else F- [B]Current Champions:[/B] Campeon de Universal- Ultimate Phoenix (since September 2011), Campeones de Trios- SWARM I, Phoenix III & Rafael Ruiz (since November 2010), Campeones de Parejas - Phoenix I & Velocidad (since January 2011), Campeon de Mexico- Asesino Del Hacha (since January 2012). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Championa Jr (35), El Leon (29), Mayan Idol (39), SWARM I (30), Ultinmate Phoenix (36). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Mostly in the C Range, B range on their good days and did pull a B+ show out of the bag once, occasionally fall down into the D range on bad days but they are few and far between. [B]Television:[/B] OLLIE Guerreros del Anillo - 1 Hour Saturdays Early Evening on Los Deportes Hoy. Coverage across Mexico and in South West USA. Current show ratings around 0.25. 34 episodes left on contract. [B]Summary:[/B] Mexico's oldest promotion and the oldest promotion in the world for that matter, OLLIE haven't really gone forward over the past few years, or gone backwards for that matter, they've just sort of stayed at the same level. The most interesting thing in terms of a talking point has been the end of the Phoenix-SWARM feud that resulted in SWARM being banished from OLLIE but Phoenixe's II and III turning Rudo. They do also have the supremely talented Gino Montero on their roster but despite a very brief reign with the Universal Title back in 2009 and the fact that many tipped him to be the next true superstar in Lucha Libre, OLLIE have never got behind Montero with a sustained push. At 22 he's still young, but many feel he has done his 'apprenticeship' now and that if OLLIE want to regain their spot as the top promotion in Mexico, then it's time they truly got behind the prodigiously talented second generation star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 [B][U][B]Part Three[/B][/U][/B] [B][COLOR=dimgray][COLOR=black]Pittsburgh[/COLOR] [/COLOR][COLOR=darkslategray]Steel [/COLOR][COLOR=olive]Wrestling[/COLOR][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Mitch Naess/ [B]Head Booker[/B]: Alex Braun [B]Prestige:[/B] E+ / [B]Money:[/B] $ 905, 414 [B]Size:[/B] Regional D- in Tri State, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] PSW Championship- The Wolverine (since May 2011), PSW National- Honest Frank (since February 2012), Tag Team - 'The Deadly Alliance' The Wolverine & The Punisher (since September 2007). [FONT=Courier New][B]Notes:[/B] The Tag Titles may as well not exist in PSW, because the same team has held them since the beginning and they hardly ever defend them. Shame the AI doesn't have the intelligence to strip them of the titles or just retire them if they're not going to be defended.[/FONT] [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Henry Lee (42), J D Morgan (43), Johnny Martin (42), The Wolverine (46). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Monthly shows consistently in the D range, as they have been since this sad excuse for a promotion started up. [B]Summary:[/B] PSW are financially secure, but that's the only good thing you could say about them and that's only because Naess and co are running the promotion like a bunch of cheapskates. I suppose the fact that DaVE went under, he wants to be financially prudent but it's come at a cost and that's the quality of the product they are putting on. The main event is basically an old boys club of former DaVE talent, they really know how to flog a feud to death (Johnny Martin must have fought The Wolverine about a thousand times- Ok that's an exaggeration but it feels like it) and the handling of all their titles, especially the Tag Titles is nothing short of a joke. Second coming of DaVE they are not. [CENTER]________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=royalblue][COLOR=teal]Pride [/COLOR]Glory [COLOR=teal]Honor[/COLOR] Wrestling[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner[/B]: Sadaharu Jimbo/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Nobuatsu Tatsuko [B]Prestige:[/B] B+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 44, 557, 821 [B]Size:[/B] National B in Kanto, B- in Kinki & Hokkaido, C+ in Chubu, Chugoku & Kyushu, C in Shikoku & Tohoku. Mostly E's everywhere peaking at E+ in Hawaii and lowest in Central Australia (F+). [B]Current Champions:[/B] Glory Crown- Alexander Robinson (since November 2011), Glory Tag Crown- Kozue Kawashima & Li Bingci (since August 2011), Historical Japan- Bryan Vessey (since November 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Alexander Robinson (39), Mito Miwa (38), Nobuatsu Tatsuko (41), PRIDE Koiso (35), Shuji Inukai (40). [FONT=Courier New][B]Notes:[/B] I'm pretty sure Mushashibo would have been pushed as main eventer, but he is currently out injured with a torn rotator cuff. Is set to return in May.[/FONT] [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Consistently in the B Range, can get up to A on their best days. Aren't quite hitting the heights of a few years back and have been matched by GCG in terms of putting on quality shows on a consistent basis, and surpassed by WLW. [B]Television:[/B] PGHW The Kings Road- One Hour Tour Higlights Package Tuesday Evenings on Japanese Sports Vision 2. Coverage across Japan. Current show ratings around 1.55. 51 episodes left on contract. [B]PPV:[/B] Currently shown across the whole of Japan via Emperor Choice. Biggest Buy Rate: 2.27 (Night of PRIDE 2011- March), Last Buy Rate: 1.81 [B]Summary:[/B] The word crisis has been bounded around more with BHOTWG, but PGHW have also been losing ground of late in the intriguing 4-way battle in Japan (quite honestly the competition in Japan has never been hotter). For the first time in years PGHW look to be making some mis-steps the main event isn't getting any younger and apart from Pride KOISO (who isn't exactly a young lion) no one is really making the step up. The mega push of Alexander Robinson is being cited as a major reason for PGHWs recent down turn in fortunes, because as Glory Crown champion he becomes the 'face' of the promotion. Robinson is a capable performer and well respected for his Tag Team with Lee Bennett but he is Glory Crown material, yet he has now become a two time champion, this was despite the fact his first run was one of the worst received runs in PGHW history. Admittedly the loss of Yoshimi Mushashibo for a whole year was a blow, but with better booking they could have got round that. [CENTER]_____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=teal]Pro [COLOR=darkslategray]Wrestling[/COLOR] SAISHO[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Sadakuno Nishimuraya / [B]Head Booker:[/B] Hirokazu Yamanoue [B]Prestige:[/B] E+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 769,328 [B]Size:[/B] Regional E+ in Tohoku, E- in Kanto, F+ in rest of Japan, E- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions[/B]: Destiny- Hirokazu Yamanoue (since November 2010), Destiny Tag Team- Kenichi Komigata & Toshinobu Taku (since July 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Hirokazu Yamanoue (36), Kazuma Narato (33), Torajiro Sekazowa (36) [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Monthy shows consistently at a C- rating. [B]Summary:[/B] Like their counterparts Hinote Dojo, SAISHO are supposed to be a feeder promotion to a bigger promotion, yet their roster consists entirely of people on PPA contracts, who aren't likely to be getting a call from PGHW any time soon. At least they have Tag Titles. [CENTER]____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=navy]Rhode [COLOR=royalblue]Island [/COLOR]Pro [/COLOR][COLOR=royalblue]Wrestling[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner/ Head Booker:[/B] Professor Nero [B]Prestige:[/B] D/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 1,586,399 [B]Size:[/B] Regional E+ in New England, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] RIPW Championship- Henry Lee (since April 2011), RIPW Tag Team- Brendon Idol & Kentucky Bill (since May 2010) [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Avalanche (36), Henry Lee (42), Madman Boone (35) [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Monthly shows consistently in the D Range. [B]Summary:[/B] Unlike the Child promotions in Japan, RIPW do at least still serve their purpose as a feeder league to SWF. They do have a fair amount of workers on PPA deals but still do have workers on developmental contracts. They rose to Regional size this year but given the mediocre quality of their shows look unlikely to make much more growth any time soon. [CENTER]___________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U]Ring [COLOR=darkslategray]of[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Fire[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Robert 'British Samurai' Brown/ [B]Head Booker[/B]: Harley Neill [B]Prestige:[/B] E+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 228,132 [B]Size:[/B] Regional D- in South, E+ in Midlands, F- everywhere else [B]Current Champions:[/B] Ring of Fire Championship- Merle O'Curle (since August 2011), Talisman - Billy Robinson (since May 2010), Tag Team- 'The Shooters' Billy Robinson & Don Henderson (since February 2010). [FONT=Courier New][B]Notes:[/B] I changed the name of ROF's mid-card title to the Talisman Title in tribute to Marcel Fromage's excellent 2007 diary for ROF- where he originally came up with the idea to rename the No.1 Contenders trophy the Talisman Title.[/FONT] [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Joss Thompson (30), Merle O'Curle (35), Stevie Stoat (35), Walter Morgan (37) [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Pretty impressive for a promotion their size with shows ranging from C+, even up to a B a couple of times. [B]Summary:[/B] There is little doubt that ROF put on the best wrestling to be seen in the UK and provide a valuable alternative to the 'sports entertaiment' of 21CW and the 'Blood & Beer' wildness of MOSC up North and given the fact that their shows are getting very good word of mouth, they could yet become THE wrestling promotion in the UK. They weathered the storm of 21CW taking some of their better talents a few years back and have seemed to come out the other side stronger, with the likes of seasoned performers Merle O'Curle, Walter Morgan and Stevie Stoats and rising stars like Billy Robinson really bringing the goods inside of the squared circle. [CENTER]_____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=olive]South [COLOR=black]of the[/COLOR] Border [COLOR=black]Pro [/COLOR]Wrestling[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Jorge Ibanez/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Pablo Rodriguez [B]Prestige:[/B] C/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 4,133,069 [B]Size[/B]: Cult C+ in Northern Mexico, C in West Central & South Eastern, C- in South West U.S, E in rest of mainland U.S, E- in Puerto Rico and Hawaii, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] Campeon de Mundo- Pablo Rodriguez (since April 2011), Campeones de Parejas- 'Onslaught' Vincente Romero & The Cannoball Kid (since January 2011), Campeones de Trios- Pirata Malvado, Enrique Merino & Rebelde Loco (since March 2011), Campeon de Menor- Hurucan Sandoval (since November 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] El Demonio (37), El Fuerza (33), Marcos Flores (36), Mayan Idol (39), Pablo Rodriguez (33). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Consistently in the B Range. [B]Television:[/B] SOTBPW Lucha Libre - 2 Hours Friday Evenings on Los Deportes Hoy. Coverage across Mexico and in South West USA. Current show ratings around 0.38. 27 episodes left on contract. [B]Summary:[/B] Even though in a general sense SOTBPW are on the same level as MPWF and OLLIE (they are all referred to as Cult promotions), they are still noticeably ahead of their rivals. They consistently put on better shows than either of their two rivals and don't look likely to be caught anytime soon. It wouldn't surprise if they achieve 'National' status next year, which would mean a whole load of trouble for MPWF and OLLIE and SOTBPW would be able to go after their top stars with the offer of written contracts. [CENTER]__________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [COLOR=teal][B][U]Supreme [COLOR=blue][COLOR=royalblue]Wrestling[/COLOR] [/COLOR]Federation[/U][/B][/COLOR] [B]Owner:[/B] Richard Eisen/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] The Masked Mauler [B]Prestige:[/B] D/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 138,983,513 [B]Size:[/B] Cult B- in Tri State, Quebec, Ontario & South UK, C+ in Mid South, Mid West, New England, South East, All of Mexico, Kinki and Kanto (Japan), C in Great Lakes, Mid Atlantic, South West, Prairies, British Columbia, Midlands, North and Ireland (UK), Chubu, Chugoku, Kyushu and Hokkaido (Japan), Central and Mediterranean (Europe), C- in Puerto Rico, Scotland & Scandinavia, D+ in Hawaii, Tohoku, Shikoku and Eastern Europe, D in Maritimes and Eastern Australia, D- in Western Australia, E+ in New Zealand, E in Central Australia. [B]Current Champions:[/B] World Heavyweight- Lobster Warrior (since July 2011), World Tag Team- 'Sexual Aggression' Joe Sexy & Angry Gilmore (since February 2011), North American- Valiant (since November 2011), Shooting Star- 'Dark Star' Erik Strong (since December 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Brandon James (35), Christian Faith (45), Jack Bruce (39), Lobster Warrior (38), Marc Dubois (24), Runaway Train (47), Steve Frehley (28), Vengeance (40), Zimmy Bumfhole (28). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Inconistent can be as high as an A or as low even as a D, depending on the quality of the show and what venue they are running in. They did produce an A* rated edition of Supreme TV but that was back in February. 21 episodes left on Sports America contract, 22 left on Prime TV Japan contract. [B]Television:[/B] SWF Breakin' Out 2 Hours Thursdays Late Evening on Sports America and Mondays Late Evening on Prime TV Japan. Coverage in whole of USA (except Hawaii) with Sports America, and Japan with Prime TV Japan. Rating around 0.90 on Sports America and 0.70 on Prime TV Japan. SWF Supreme TV- Wednesdays Prime Time on Arcadia. Coverage in whole of USA. Current ratings around 1.45. 35 episodes left on contract [B]PPV:[/B] Currently shown via North America Prime Select in USA and Canada, Seleccion Mexico in Mexico, 1-Choice TV in Australia, PPV Japan in Japan, Premier-UK TV and United Kingdom choice in UK, Premier Pay-EURO TV in Europe. Biggest Buy Rate: 11.77 (The Supreme Challenge 31- July), Last Buy Rate: 9.55 [B]Summary:[/B] For the second time in the last few years SWF find themselves dropping to 'Cult' size. In reality they are still one of the most popular promotions in the world and they still had the top PPV buy-rate this year with The Supreme Challenge. But the decision to concentrate on trying to further expand their popularity outside of their home base in the U.S has resulted in their home fans kind of turning their back on the promotion in favour of rivals TCW and a noticeable loss in popularity. Of course this 'crisis' resulted in Farrah Hesketh losing the book, after she made a bright start. Some will say that she was a little unlucky, as the quality of her shows weren't actually all that bad and that the decision to concentrate on the International market, was Richard Eisen's idea. Who knows but as ever with Eisen there has to be a scapegoat. If any promotion has the resources to turn it back around and reclaim their spot at the top of the wrestling world it is SWF, but the constant yo-yoing between Global and Cult status is hurting their prestige in the eyes of the wrestling community. [CENTER]_____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U]Total [COLOR=darkslategray]Championship [/COLOR]Wrestling[/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Tommy Cornell/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Joel Bryant [B]Prestige:[/B] B-/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 46,322,820 [B]Size:[/B] Global B+ in Tri-State and Kanto (Japan), B in Mid South, Mid West, New England, Ontario, Quebec and Kinki, B- in Great Lakes, Mid Atlantic, North West, South West, British Columbia, Northern Mexico and Hokkaido, C+ in Praries, rest of Mexico, Chubu, Chugoku and Kyushu, C in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, South UK, Shikoku and Tohoku. D+ in Maritimes, North Uk, Midlands and Ireland, D in Scotland and Eastern Australia, D- in Western Australia, E+ in Central Europe, Mediterranean and New Zealand E in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, E- in Central Australia. [B]Current Champions:[/B] World Heavyweight- Joey Minnesota (since July 2011), International- Brent Hill (since August 2011), World Tag Team - 'Malicious Intent' Rocky Golden & Troy Tornado (since May 2011), All Action- Acid (since December 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Eddie Peak (35), Joel Bryant (40), Joey Minnesota (29), John Anderson (36), Rick Law (29), Scout (33), Tommy Cornell (33), Wolf Hawkins (25). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Mostly in the B Range, but also have also put A rated shows on a fairly consistent basis. Produced 4 A* rated shows in 2011- these were: Action Packed (April 2011), Excessive Force (July 2011), Total Wrestling (October 2011), Threatening Behavour (October 2011), [B]Television:[/B] TCW Action Packed 2 Hours Mondays Late Evening on America Sports 1, Thursdays Prime Time on Japanese Sports Vision, Fridays Early Evening on UK Broadcasting Prime. Coverage in whole of USA except Hawaiii on America Sports 1, Japan on Japanese Sports Vision, UK on Uk Broadcasting Prime. Current Ratings around 2.80 on America Sports 1, 1.60 on Japanese Sports Vision, 0.20 on UK Broadcasting Prime. 22 episdoes left on America Sports contract, 70 episodes left on Japanese Sports Vision contract, 82 episodes left on UK Broadcasting Prime contract. TCW Presents Total Wrestling- 2 Hours Saturday Evenings on GNN Total Sports, Tuesday Evenings on J-Network East 2. Coverage in whole of USA (except Hawaii), Canada and Northern Mexico via GNN Total Sports, Japan via J-Network East 2. Current ratings around 4.55 on GNN Total sports, 1.65 on J-Network East 2. 22 episodes left on GNN Total Sports contract, 34 episodes left on J Network East 2 contract. [B]PPV:[/B] Currently shown in USA and Canada on North America Prime Select, Japan on PPV Japan, Australia on 1-Choice TV, Premier Pay Can TV in Canada, Seleccion Mexico in Mexico, U-Demand in USA, United Kindgdom Choice in UK. Biggest Buy Rate: 4.84 (Threatening Behaviour- October), Last Buy Rate: 4.53 [B]Summary:[/B] Following SWF fall to Cult Size, TCW are now being looked at as the top promotion in not only the U.S but also the World (with perhaps only WLW really challenging them for the title). What TCW have done right is concentrate on maintraining their popularity in their home markets, and yet the International markets take care by themselves via TV/PPV deals and making the occasional visit. Tommy Cornell has also realised that the promotion doesn't have to be all about him and has put his trust in others to 'carry' TCW alongside him, many people will be surprised to learn that Cornell hasn't actually held the World Title since November 2008, that's over three years since he held the gold and apart from Joel Bryant, the main event has youth on their side with current World Champion Joey Minnesota, Rick Law and Wolf Hawkins all under 30. [CENTER]___________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=olive]Ultimate [COLOR=darkslategray]European[/COLOR] Wrestling[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Ali Bloxsome/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Joey Beauchamp [B]Prestige:[/B] E+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 1,297,983 [B]Size:[/B] Regional D in Mediterranean, F+ in Central Europe and Scandinavia, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] World- Stig Svensson (since January 2011), Nations- Joey Beauchamp (since February 2010), Tag Team - 'Heartbreak Connection' Jay Heartbreak & Scott Van Den Berg (since March 2010). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Louis Figo Manico (43), Sergei Kalashnov (32), Stig Svensson (40) [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Monthly shows consistently in the C Range. [B]Summary:[/B] Is the rivarly between UEW and EWA really all that heated, when the owner of EWA Byron (who works under his Jay Heartbreak alias in UEW) is one half of UEW's Tag Team champions ? Which has led to many fans coming up with the conspiracy theory that this rivarly between the two promotions is a bit of a 'work' and that it's still UCR but with a brand split. It is quite telling though that when Louis Figo Manico decideed to come out of his brief 'retirement' that he decided to join up with UEW, confirming that out of the two European promotions UEW are putting on the better quality product. Then again with their mediterranean base, UEW are nearer to 'The Figs' home. [CENTER]____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=red]United [COLOR=navy]States[/COLOR] Pro [/COLOR][COLOR=navy]Wrestling[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Sam Strong / [B]Head Booker:[/B] Shane Sneer [B]Prestige:[/B] C+/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 10,372,026 [B]Size:[/B] Cult C- in Tri State, D+ in rest of Mainland US, Ontario and Quebec, D in Puerto Rico, The Prairies and British Columbia, D- in Hawaii, E+ in Maritimes, F+ in Mexico and Japan, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] World- The Bandit (since October 2011), Television- Jumbo Jackson (since November 2011), World Tag Team- 'Creative Control' The Bandit & Giant Redwood (since March 2010), Intercontinental- Ekuma The Hawaiian Strong Man (since October 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Darryl Devine (28), Giant Redwood (46), Jumbo Jackson (36), The Bandit (47), T-Rex (36). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Mostly in the C Range, but have fallen to the D Range a fair percentage. Did not produce a show higher than a C+ all year. [B]Television:[/B] USPW American Wrestling- One Hour Sundays Late Evening on NCTV, Thursdays Late Evening on Maple Leaf Sports. Coverage in whole of USA on NCTV and in Canada on Maple Leaf Sports. Current ratings around 1.0 on NCTV, 0.20 on Maple Leaf Sports. [B]PPV:[/B] Currently shown in USA and Canada on Public Access Select [B]Biggest Buy Rate:[/B] 0.55 (Stars, Stripes and Slams- January), Last Buy Rate: 0.38 [B]Summary:[/B] You actually have to wonder how USPW managed to grow to become the Number three promotion in the U.S, when they consistenly put on mediocre show after mediocre show. Of course the up-surge in USPW's popularity coincided with the arrivals of big names like Bruce The Giant and James Justice but both of them have now moved on and though they have the national wide exposure to keep their place as the number 3 promotion in America, they don't look like troubling SWF and TCW for the top two spots anytime soon. [CENTER]____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=royalblue]World [COLOR=navy]Level[/COLOR] Wrestling[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Koji Kojima/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Haru Kurofuji [B]Prestige:[/B] A/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 79,717,474 [B]Size:[/B] Global B+ in Kanto, B in Kinki, B- in Chubu, Chugoku, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Tri State, C+ in Mid South, Mid West, New England, South East, Quebec and Ontario C in Shikoku, Tohoku. Great Lakes, Mid Atlantic, North West, South West and British Columbia, C- in Puerto Rico, The Prairies and South UK, D+ in Hawaii and Mexico, D in Maritimes, North UK , Midlands and Ireland, D- in Eastern Australia and Scotland, E+ in Western Australia, E in Central Europe, Scandinavia and New Zealand, E- in Eastern Europe and Central Australia. [B]Current Champions:[/B] Universal- Antonio Maxi Marquez (since October 2011), Show Stealer- The Incredible Koyama (since November 2011), Tag Team- Mr Lucha II and Americana (since August 2011), Street Fighting- The Tic (since November 2011), Tap Out- Tanyu Toshusai (since October 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Americana (31), Antonio Maxi Marquez (30), Eisaku Hoshino (37), Emerald Angel (25), Extraordinario Jr (23), Golden Scorpion (35), Koji Kojima (36), The Great Hisato (39), The Tic (26). [B]Show Ratings:[/B] Mostly in the B Range, but have produced A rated shows on a fairly consistent basis. More A's earlier in the year though, which suggests they hit a slight slump later in the year...this coincides with the ill advised Universal title run run of KOKI Ishibashi between July and October. [B]Television:[/B] WLW Combat TV- 2 Hour Tour Highlights Package Wednesdays Prime Time on Japanese Sports Vision, Mondays Late Night on CBA, Canal Uno and Australia Channel 1. Coverage in Japan on Japanese Sports Vision, in USA and Canada (except Hawaii) on CBA, in Mexico on Canal Uno and in Australia on Australia Channel 1. Current TV Ratings around 2.65 on Japanese Sports Vision, around 2.75 on CBA, around 0.08 on Canal Uno, barely registerable on Australia Channel 1. 61 episodes left on Japanese Sports Vision contract, 58 episodes left on CBA contract, 8 episdoes left on Canal Uno contract, 21 episodes lefty on Australia Channel 1 contract/ [B]PPV:[/B] Currently shown in Japan on Emperor Choice, USA and Canada on North America Prime Select, Mexico on Seleccion Mexico, UK on United Kingdom Choice and Australia on 1-Choice TV. Biggest Buy Rate: 9.51 (Champions and Challengers- August), Last Buy Rate: 9.10 [B]Summary:[/B] The rise of WLW over the past few years has been an incredible one as they have risen from a cult alternative to the more po-faced traditional promotions of GCG, PGHW and BHOTWG to becoming arguably the biggest promotion in the world, turning themselves into a Global brand....something that the three rival promotions in Japan had yet to achieve. However this was perhaps the first year that the WLW juggernaut hit the brakes. Some of the undercard (especially long term employees) had become dissatisfied with their lack of a focused push, leading to some of them deciding to move on and the Universal Title run of KOKI Ishibashi (which may have been a desperate attempt by WLW management to appease the old guard) was a major mis-step (with Alexander Robinsons title runs in PGHW, it seems to be the theme in Japan this year). [CENTER]____________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [I]And Finally..........[/I] [B][U][COLOR=darkorange]Freedom [COLOR=darkred]Caribbean[/COLOR] Wrestling[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B]Owner:[/B] Wilson 'Da Power' Lopez/ [B]Head Booker:[/B] Charles Rainier [B]Prestige:[/B] D-/ [B]Money:[/B] $ 275,347 [B]Size:[/B] Regional D in Puerto Rico, E- in Tri State, F+ in South East, F- everywhere else. [B]Current Champions:[/B] Undisputed Championship- Phoenix Negra (since December 2011), People's Championship - Bulldozer Brandon Smith (since October 2011), 'X-UNITY ' Harry Allen & Nicky R!ot since (November 2011). [B]Current Main Eventers:[/B] Da Power (40), Darryl Devine (28), Dean Daniels (36), Phoenix Negra (31), Steve Flash (45), Ultimate Phoenix (36) [B]Show Ratings[/B]: Conistently in the C Range, can get up to B- with our best shows. [B]Summary:[/B] The feeling this year, is that we didn't go backwards but didn't really go forward this year either. The ambition is there to expand into other markets but right now we don't quite have the financial security to put together a sustained push. Compared to other independent promotions like PSW our financial situation doesn't look so healthy, but they stick to one show a month and run with with a much smaller roster. Plus the vibes I have been getting from the boss, is that he is more interested in seeing FCW grow, as opposed to making them into a profitable company. It would of course be nice to do both though and in terms of securing FCW's long term future, we may have to scale back on the ambition. [CENTER]______________________________________________________________[/CENTER] [LEFT][B][U]2011 Tournament Winners[/U][/B] [B]Best of the Super Juniors (BHOTWG):[/B] Elemental III (bt Eagle Kawasawa) [B]Rey De Reyes (FCW):[/B] Darryl Devine (bt Dean Daniels, Phoenix Negra, Spanish Superfly and Ultimate Phoenix) [B]Rip Chord Invitational (MAW):[/B] Madman Boone (bt Steve Flash) [B]Ed Henson Memorial Tag Team Cup (NOTBPW):[/B] Jeremy Stone & Dan Stone Jr bt John Maverick & Tim Westybrook [B]Elite Series (PGHW):[/B] Yoshimi Mushashibo (bt Eisaku Kunomasu) [B]Elite Tag Series (PGHW):[/B] Mito Miwa & Akinori Kwakami (bt Notuasto Tatsuko & Noryori Sanda) [/LEFT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlameSnoopy Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Nice.. I like these small kinds of looks at the wrestling world. Though I must say that ELPF don't look too strong to make any competition to the larger promotions :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Stranger Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Veddy cool. Out of curiosity, is the Masked Patriot holding gold with Burning Hammer Brandon Smith, or the newer Masked Patriot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolinc Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Even though you're not totally done with the wrestling world overview, I'd like to take the time to thank you for doing it. I know from personal experience how time consuming it can be, especially went you have your next shows planned out and are dieing to see what happens. Also it's cool to see the differences in how games turn out in comparision to your own. Though to be honest, I would love to be facing your FCW right now. Thanks to PRP and Gonzalez doing double duty in FCW and TCW I have to compete with PRP's A* and Gonzalez's B rating in popularity. I can't wait till those two retire. Seeing Allen Amber on top of 5-Star is pretty cool to see, though I will have to add that BSC are actually doing pretty well in my game. They rose to Regional! [QUOTE=Phantom Stranger;603331]Veddy cool. Out of curiosity, is the Masked Patriot holding gold with Burning Hammer Brandon Smith, or the newer Masked Patriot?[/QUOTE] Can't be sure but I'm going with the actual Masked Patriot since their isn't a The in front of the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Just to clear things up- Masked Patriot is the new Masked Patriot (number 21) whose real name may or may not be Eric Lee. Just what exactly did happen on that misty night in Baltimore ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpapa42 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Good read on the world update, TK. As I said before you started, I love when a writer takes the time to do something like this, as it not only gives you a better feel for the world around the promotion in the diary, but its interesting to see how things can go differently in different games. Thanks for taking the time on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Stranger Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 [QUOTE=Tigerkinney;603367]Just to clear things up- Masked Patriot is the new Masked Patriot (number 21) whose real name may or may not be Eric Lee. Just what exactly did happen on that misty night in Baltimore ?[/QUOTE] I can't be the only one who thinks there's a dynasty in this question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOnu Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Thanks for taking some time to write about each promotion. As great as the wrestling and the stories in FCW are, knowing what is happening elsewhere helps us put things in perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 The wrestling world review is now complete...... It'll be all review stuff this week, as I've got the roster review to do as well. Might not bother with the awards this year though, they're a nice idea but just another time consuming exercise and probably by the time I have done the roster review I will want to get on with booking shows again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtm2k6 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 That's really cool, I love looking at other worlds in detail. Nice to see WLW doing so well, even with The Tic (?!) as a mian-eventer . . they've found some way to make it work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Fromage Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Great stuff as always, TK. I've not been able to keep up to speed with the diary as much recently but I'm catching up and the world overview there was very helpful. Hopefully I'll be able to read more regularly again from now on. Always good to see ROF doing so well too! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Casey Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 [QUOTE=Phantom Stranger;603384]I can't be the only one who thinks there's a dynasty in this question.[/QUOTE] I'd read it... ...actually, I'm halfway tempted to write it... :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpapa42 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 [QUOTE=James Casey;603641]I'd read it... ...actually, I'm halfway tempted to write it... :p[/QUOTE] So long as you can keep MAW going too, I'd be all for it! Not if it meant the end of MAW, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 [CENTER][B][U][SIZE=3]2012 Starting Roster Assessment[/SIZE][/U][/B][/CENTER] [B][U]In Ring Talent (A-H)[/U][/B] [B][U][COLOR=darkred][COLOR=sienna]Amazing [/COLOR][COLOR=darkorange]Fire[/COLOR] [/COLOR][COLOR=darkred]Fly[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_AmazingFireFly.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] Guadalajara, Mexico / [B]Billed From:[/B] Anywhere and Everywhere. [B]Age:[/B] 21/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Lower Midcarder [B]2011 Record:[/B] 1-0-0 / [B]Avg Match Rating[/B]: C- [B]Height:[/B] 5 ft 5, [B]Weight:[/B] 155 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Sky High Fire Fly [I](Shooting Star Senton)[/I] Inferno DDT [I](Twisting, springboard Tornado DDT),[/I] El Cristo [I](Spinning Headscissors into Crucifix pin)[/I], Infest Hazard [I](Spinning Head Scissors into a Triangle choke)[/I] It's hard to say how good Fire Fly will be for us, but he made a promising start, chalking up a win on his debut at Batalla in what was a well received match. He is also frighteningly fast. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]******************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=darkgreen]Angel De [/COLOR][COLOR=red]Mexico[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_ngelDeMxico.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] Lucha Equity Alliance [B]From:[/B] Acapulco, Mexico / [B]Billed From:[/B] Acapulco, Mexico [B]Age:[/B] 29/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Upper Midcarder [B]2011 Record:[/B] 7-0-8/ [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] C [B]Height:[/B] 5 ft 10, [B]Weight:[/B] 200 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Mexican Death ([I]Flying /Tilt-A-Whirl Armbar),[/I] Aztec Rana [I](Reverse Huracanrana),[/I] Aculpulco Twist[I] (Corkscrew Neckbreaker)[/I] Angel De Mexico fell away from the main event scene this year and though he was unlikely to win the tournament, an injury enforced abscence from the Rey De Reyes probably didn't help either. He's still a solid performer but has probably suffered from having Ultimate Phoenix on the roster. Phoenix does a similar act heroic masked babydace act and whilst Angel is good Phoenix is that bit better. At Batalla Final Angel said he was forming a stable with fellow masked luchadores Capitao Brasil Jr and El Mitico Jr and whilst it might not necessarily catapult him back into being a bonafide main eventer, it should give Angel a little more focus and direction going into 2012. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]*********************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=darkgreen]Arthur [COLOR=teal]Dexter [/COLOR]Bradley[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_ADBFin.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliaton:[/B] Heat Magnets, Devine Right [B]From:[/B] Malibu Beach, California / [B]Billed From:[/B] Malibu Beach, California [B]Age:[/B] 21/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Midcarder [B]2011 Record:[/B] 6-0-9 / [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] D+ [B]Height[/B]: 6 ft, [B]Weight:[/B] 205 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Cool Dee Tee [I](Flapjack onto top rope, followed by a spike DDT)[/I], Superstar Splash [I](Frogsplash)[/I] [B]Tag Team Finisher [I](with Matt Hocking as Heat Magnets):[/I][/B]2 Hot 2 Handle [I](Double lifting DDT)[/I] As was hinted at the end of the last roster review, The Heat Magnets turned heel once again, after joining the Devine Right stable. Whilst the move has further cemented their spot on the FCW roster, they actually don't look any closer to winning the Tag Titles and are pretty much booked as the Devine Right stables designated whipping boys. That's simply because they're not quite ready to be trusted with a title run. ADB is the slightly more seasoned performer of the two due to his work with MPWF and occasional tours of Japan and should they split up, he looks the more likely to succeed as a singles performer. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]*****************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U]Big [COLOR=olive]Eazy[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_EddieHowardWOVFIN.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] W.O.V Gold [B]From:[/B] Huntington, West Virginia/ [B]Billed From:[/B] Harlem, New York [B]Age:[/B] 26/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Midcarder [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft 5 , [B]Weight:[/B] 295 Ibs [B]2011 Record:[/B] 4-1-6/ [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] D [B]Finishers:[/B] The Powerline [I](Lariat Clothesline),[/I] Natural Ending [I](Release Power Bomb)[/I] In the summer the man formerly known as Eddie Howard , turned heel -selling out to the advances of Carl Batch, renaming himself Big Eazy and joining the Da Power led Wave of Violence off shoot W.O.V Gold. Whilst he doesn't look like challenging for any titles any time soon, the heel turn and new character has cemeted his spot in the mid-card and has at least given the previously bland powerhouse a new lease of life. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U]Bradford [COLOR=indigo]Peverall[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_BradfordPeverell.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] Totally Einstein [B]From:[/B] Edison, New Jersey/ [B]Billed From:[/B] Edison, New Jersey [B]Age:[/B] 27/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Midcarder [B]2011 Record:[/B] 4-1-11/ Avg [B]Match Rating:[/B] D+ [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft 4, [B]Weight:[/B] 265 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Totally Totalled [I](Twisting inverted Brainbuster),[/I] Rock Hard Uppercut ([I]Wind Up European Uppercut),[/I] Rapid Eye Movement [I](Series of Left Hand Jabs, followed by a Discus Lariat).[/I] The win-loss record isn't too great but those don't always tell the wholr story. Peverall is firmly entrenched as a borderline Midcarder/Upper Mid Carder on the FCW roster and even had a second Tag Title reign alongside Mainstream Hernandez earlier in the year, albeit a very brief one. His relationship with Hernandez appears to be breaking down again as FCW's longest running storyline rumbles on. The problem with Peverall is that he may actually be too nice, whilst others will start whingeing about do too many jobs, Brad's just happy to turn up and go along with whatever I say. That being said he's actually at the right spot on the roster, as he is a solid performer but not a great one and perhaps in his heart of hearts he realises that. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]***********************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U]Bulldozer [COLOR=darkgreen]Brandon[/COLOR] [COLOR=teal]Smith[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_BulldozerBrandon_alt4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_FCW_Peoples.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] Devine Right [B]From:[/B] Robinsdale, Minnesota/ [B]Billed From:[/B] Robinsdale, Minnesota [B]Age:[/B] 29/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Upper Midcarder [B]2011 Record:[/B] 11-0-4/ [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] D+ [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft 4, [B]Weight:[/B] 300 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Atomic Driller[I] (Texas Piledriver)/[/I] Back Drop Driver [I](High Angle Belly to Back Suplex)[/I] BBS has held the People's Championship since September and has firmly established himself in the upper midcard of the FCW roster. 2011 saw him join the Devine Right stable and saw him evolve from the misosynist bully character to the stables bad-ass enforcer. Since winning the People's title he has a put on a string of decent (C Range) matches, culminating in a pretty darn good title defence against K.C Glenn at Batalla Final. Even with his desire to make a name for himself in Japan with several tours, he should remain a key part of the FCW roster for the forseeable future. We have to work round schedules for almost everyone else, so BBS Japanese excursions, aren't going to upset our plans regardless. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U]Captain [COLOR=red]Morgan[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_ThomasMorgan_alt71.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada/ [B]Billed From:[/B] Treasure Island [B]Age:[/B] 37/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Opener [B]2011 Record:[/B] 0-0-13/ [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] D- [B]Height:[/B] 6ft, [B]Weight:[/B] 210 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Roll out the Barrell [I](Rolling Cutter) [/I] Captain Morgan is indy journeyman Thomas Morgan, working under a 'wrestle-crap' gimmick of a deluded drunken hobo who believes that he is pirate. He's a pure jobber, as much of a jobber as Joe Benning or Leftie Wilkes but the 'unique' character makes him a little more entertaining. At this stage in his career, Morgan probably realises he will never make it to the big leagues so hes probably grateful for the regular work he is getting with us. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]****************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=darkgreen]Capitao [COLOR=yellow][COLOR=olive]Brasil[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=navy]Jr[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_CapitaoBrasil.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] Sons of Lucha Libre, Lucha Equity Alliance [B]From:[/B] Tijuana, Mexico/ Bil[B]led From: [/B]Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [B]Age:[/B] 23/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Lower Midcarder [B]2011 Record:[/B] 3-0-11/ [B]Avg Match Rating[/B]: D+ [B]Height:[/B] 5 ft 9, [B]Weight:[/B] 185 Ibs [B]Finishers[/B]: Fall From Rio [I](Swanton Bomb[/I]), A Prayer For Mercy [I](Inverted Figure Leglock),[/I] Samba Roll [I](Forward Roll Senton Bomb).[/I] [B]Tag Team Finisher (with El Miticom as The Sons of Lucha Libre):[/B] Lucha Dreams [I](Springboard Doomsday Rana). [/I] Capitao Brasil Jr, is one of many second/third generation luchadors carrying on gimmicks of their forefathers. Initially he came in as a glorified jobber but has since formed a promising tandem with fellow second generation luchador El Mitico Jr. A good but not great performer, I'll admit that when I signed him I didn't really know what to do with him and just wanted to bring in a more solid performer to help put over some of our midcarders. I feel now though that he has 'paid his dues' and could alongside El Mitico see his profile rise in FCW in the year ahead. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]***********************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=navy]Charles [/COLOR][COLOR=olive]Rainier[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_CharlesAvatar.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] Providence, Rhode Island/ [B]Billed From:[/B] Providence, Rhode Island [B]Age:[/B] 26 /[B] Current Push:[/B] Midcarder [B]Height:[/B] 5ft 11, [B]Weight:[/B] 200 Ibs [B]2011 Record:[/B] 4-0-11/ [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] D+ [B]Finishers:[/B] C.R Driver ([I]Double Underhook Piledriver),[/I] Raindrop [I](Dropsault),[/I] Moonsault I really don't think the FCW fans have seen the best of Charles Rainier, as I've been firmly entrenched (despite my leadership role of the UNITY stable) in a sort of gatekeeper to the midcard role for the past few years. I'm not saying that I'm going to start pushing myself to the moon, but I'm a better wrestler than that 4 wins (all coming against lower ranked wrestlers), 11 losses record suggests. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]***********************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U]Da [COLOR=olive]Power[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_PuertoRicanPowerWOVFIN.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] W.O.V Gold [B]From:[/B] San Juan, Puerto Rico/ [B]Billed From[/B]: Anywhere but San Juan, Puerto Rico [B]Age:[/B] 40 /[B]Current Push:[/B] Main Eventer [B]2011 Record:[/B]11-0-4 / [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] C- [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft 7 , [B]Weight:[/B] 320 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Atomic Full Nelson [I](Swinging Full Nelson),[/I] San Juan Rush [I](Running Big Boot, normally included as the last move in the 'Four Moves of Doom')[/I] , San Juan Impact [I](Full Nelson Slam)[/I] The fact that he is the boss and has creative control, means that a certain senor Wilson Lopez will always have to be pushed relatively strong. Somehow though I managed to keep him pretty much away from the Undisputed Title scene during 2011, as I let more talented performers run with the ball, even with the enforced loss of J.D Morgan due to senor Lopez's jealousy, over the fact Morgan had stolen some his spotlight. Thing is with the spotlight now shared around, he can hardly start having a hissy fit about four or five other guys getting a better push than him. Criticism's aside he's actually a decent big man worker, who can be carried to good matches by capable opponents and in all honesty does deserve his spot in the upper echelons of the card, he just doesn't deserve to be the focus of the promotion any more. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]******************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=#008080]Darryl [/COLOR][COLOR=green]Devine[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B][IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_DarrylDevine_nfalt3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_ReyDeReyes.jpg[/IMG] (2011 Champion)[/B] [B]Affiliation:[/B] Devine Right [B]From:[/B] Seattle, Washington/ [B]Billed From:[/B] Seattle, Washington [B]Age:[/B] 28/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Main Eventer [B]2011 Record:[/B] 11-1-5/ [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] C+ [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft 1 , [B]Weight:[/B] 235 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Devine Dream Drop [I](Double Underhook Facebuster),[/I] Devine Dreams[I] (Sleeper[/I]), Devineplex [I](Northern Lights Suplex)[/I], DFA [I](Flying Elbow Drop),[/I] Devine Nigtmare Drop [I](Top Rope 'super' Devine Dream Drop)[/I] Darryl Devine cemented his spot amongst FCW's top tier in 2011, winning the Rey De Reyes tournament in impressive fashion by eliminating everyone else in the Finals by himself and coming close on several occasions to winning the Undisputed Championship. As the leader of FCW's current top heel stable Devine Right, he should remain fixture amongst FCW's main event for 2012, unless one of the big boys come calling, which given his talent both in the ring and on the mic wouldn't surprise me. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]*********************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=darkgreen]Dean [/COLOR]Daniels[/U][/B] [B][U][IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_DeanDaniels.jpg[/IMG][/U][/B] [B]From:[/B] Ann Arbor, Michigan / [B]Billed From:[/B] Ann Arbor, Michigan [B]Age:[/B] 36/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Main Eventer [B]2011 Record:[/B] 6-0-9 / [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] C+ [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft , [B]Weight:[/B] 250 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Raise The Stakes (Cradle Piledriver), Trapped Knee-Strikes Dean Daniels may well have ended up with a losing record this year, compared to the previous year where he had one of the most impressive W-L records on the roster but that's because he was testing himself agains the upper echelon of FCW more often. The fact that he couldn't quite get the job done, led to Lisa Bowen turning on him and thus leading to Daniels turning face for the first time in his FCW career. Always one of our best in ring talents, Daniels also appeared to finally 'grow up' in the locker room as well, as he managed to stay away from the immature pranks that previously plagued his tenure with us. Hopefully he truly has put those days behind him and realises that if he stays out of trouble he will continue to be part of the main event scene in FCW. His personal feud with Darryl Devine, who enticed Daniels former manager Lisa Bowen to join him in Devine Right looks to be one of FCW's hottest feuds going into the new year. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]*************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=red]Dean Waldorf[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_DeanWaldorf.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] The Ring Generals [B]From:[/B] Chicago, Illinois / [B]Billed From:[/B] Chicago, Illinois [B]Age:[/B] 26/ [B]Current Push[/B]: Lower Midcarder [B]2011 Record:[/B] 4-0-8 / Avg Match Rating: D- [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft 2 , [B]Weight:[/B] 245 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] WST ([I]Crucifix Powerbomb),[/I] Figure Four Leglock [B]Tag Team Finisher (with Marv Statler as Ring Generals):[/B] Lesson Learned [I](Aided Wheelbarrow Suplex)[/I] Something I will admit to dropping to ball on is The Ring Generals, who have quickly fallen into a rut like position of being above the pure jobbers but no where near challenging for the tag titles. Perhaps the best thing for all parties would be to let them go at the end of their current contract, and perhaps bring them back at a later date, with their current 'glorified jobber' stigma worn off. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]*********************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=gray]El [COLOR=navy]Mitico[/COLOR] Jr[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_ElMtico.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] The Sons of Lucha Libre, Lucha Equity Alliance From: Mexico City, Mexico / [B]Billed From:[/B] Mexico City, Mexico [B]Age:[/B] 20/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Lower Midcarder [B]2011 Record:[/B] 3-0-2 / [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] D [B]Height[/B]: 6 ft 2 , [B]Weight:[/B] 245 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Mitico Driver [I](Scoop Slam Piledriver),[/I] Quicksilver Suplex [I](Swinging Fisherman Suplex)[/I] [B]Tag Team Finisher:[/B] See Capitao Brasil Jr A little bit larger in size than the average masked luchador, El Mitico Jr is an extremely promising young talent who clearly has a bright future ahead of him. The end of the year saw him form with The Sons of Lucha Libre team with fellow second generation luchador Capitao Brasil Jr and then join Angel De Mexico's new faction the Lucha Equity Alliance. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]***********************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=darkred]Fox [/COLOR][COLOR=olive]Mask[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_FoxMask.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] Animal Magic [B]From:[/B] Portland, Oregon / [B]Billed From:[/B] An Undisclosed Woodland Location [B]Age:[/B] 31/ [B]Current Push[/B]: Upper Midcarder [B]2011 Record:[/B] 11-0-5 / [B]Avg Match Rating[/B]: D+ [B]Height:[/B] 5ft 7 , [B]Weight:[/B] 190 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Fox Hunter [I](Shining Wizard Enziguri),[/I] Fox Flip Off DDT [I](Shiranui)[/I] [B]Tag Team Finishers (with Masked Cougar as Animal Magic):[/B] The Last Hunt [I](Stereo Enziguri's),[/I] Assisted Fox Flip Off DDT. Whilst Fox Mask is unlikely to trouble the main event any time soon, he has become a valuable part of the FCW roster, firmly establishing himself in the upper reaches of the FCW mid-card, especially in the tag ranks teaming with Masked Cougar, as Animal Magic continued to establish themselves as one of the top tandems in FCW. They were champions coming into the year but lost the belts in February, but regained them in July-holding the belts until November. There experience teaming together has also led to them becoming firm friends backstage. Fox Mask is also a capable enough singles performer to be bought into by the fans as a legitimate threat for the People's Championship. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]****************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=black]Harry Allen[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_HarryAllen_Grunge1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_FCW_Tag.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] X- UNITY [B]From:[/B] St. Paul, Minnesota /[B] Billed From:[/B] St.Paul, Minnesota [B]Age:[/B] 34/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Upper Midcarder [B]2011 Record:[/B] 10-1-6 / [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] D+ [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft ,[B] Weight:[/B] 215 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Rocker-Dropper [I](Overdrive)[/I] , Flying Fist Drop [B]Tag Team Finisher (with Nicky R!ot as UNITY):[/B] Limited Edition [I](Vertical Suplex/Flying Cross Body combo)[/I] Harry Allen ended the year with the Tag Team Titles back in his possession, the fourth time he has won them, and the third time alongside Nicky R!ot. The main reason for the titles being back on the team now known as X-UNITY was because of the mid-card title promise clause in their contracts, otherwise the titles would have stayed round the waists of Animal Magic heading into the new year. A solid enough talent, Allen perhaps feels he should be a bigger deal in FCW, due to the fact that he was in TCW for a number of years (even if he did never rise above the mid-card and the lower mid card at that). His long term future in the promotion will depend on his demands when his contract comes up March. If his demands are too much, don't be surprised to see the Tag Titles once again change hands and Allen's tenure in FCW brought to an end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 [B][U][SIZE=3]In Ring Talent (J-U)[/SIZE][/U][/B] [B][U][COLOR=navy]Jared[/COLOR][COLOR=teal] Johnson[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_JaredJohnson.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] Devine Right [B]From:[/B] Chapel Hill, North Carolina / [B]Billed From:[/B] Chapel Hill, North Carolina [B]Age:[/B] 21/ [B]Current Push[/B]: Midcarder [B]2011 Record:[/B] 6-0-6 / [B]Avg Match Rating[/B]: D+ [B]Height:[/B] 5ft 10 , [B]Weight:[/B] 205 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Carolina Crossface [I](STF into Crossface)-[/I] often proceed by Tar Heel Stomp [I](Curb Stomp),[/I] MDK Powerbomb[I] (Sunset flip Powerbomb)[/I] A year of consolidation in the mid-card for the Devine Right member, which was very much reflected by his even win-loss record. At only 21 years of age, he still has plenty of years ahead of him to really make his mark in the future and has the natural talent to possibly one day make it to the top of the card, but realistically he seems likely to remain in the mid-card for a good few years yet. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]******************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=gray]Joe [/COLOR][COLOR=navy]Benning[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_RegularJoe.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] Waterville, Maine/ [B]Billed From:[/B] Waterville, Maine [B]Age:[/B] 22/ [B]Current Push[/B]: Opener [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft 2 , [B]Weight:[/B] 250 Ibs [B]2011 Record:[/B] 0-0-9/ [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] D- [B]Finisher:[/B] Fisherman Suplex Another year, another year of jobbing for Benning. As I've said in previous roster reviews, he's gradually improving his skills and perhaps deserves a little better than the designated jobber role he has been given since he has been a member of the FCW roster. He probably would have been given more of a chance to at-least rise up to the mid-card, if it weren't for all the new arrivals in FCW over the years that has made his opportunity to become upwardly mobile much more difficult. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]*********************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][COLOR=darkorange]K.C [/COLOR][COLOR=olive]Glenn[/COLOR][/B] [B][IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_KCGlenn.jpg[/IMG][/B] [B]From[/B]: New Orleans, Louisiana/ [B]Billed From:[/B] New Orleans, Louisiana [B]Age:[/B] 20/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Midcarder [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft 1 , [B]Weight:[/B] 215 Ibs [B]2011 Record:[/B] 4-0-7/ [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] C- [B]Finishers:[/B] Tune Up The Sunshine Band [I](Rope Rebound Yazuza Kick),[/I] 450 Splash, Louisiana Spiral ([I]Leg Hook Reverse STO)[/I] If Jared Johnson is the sort of promising youngster who could make it to the main event sometime down the road, K.C Glenn is the sort of prodigious talent who seems either destined for the big leagues or at the very least make a name for himself as star name on the independent scene. The protege of Joey Minnesota, Glenn works more of a high-octane, high risk style than his mentor, but is smart enough to work his high-spots into his matches logically. The only thing that might hold him back is his less than stellar microphone skills due to the hinderance of his thick southern accent. I hope we can hold onto Glenn long enough to see him really make an impact in FCW, but I wouldn't be surprised if the big boys from North America or Japan (where he has already begun to make a name for himself) came calling. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]******************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=red]Leftie [/COLOR][COLOR=navy]Wilkes[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_LeftieWilkes.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] Boston, Massacusetts / [B]Billed From:[/B] Boston, Massachusetts [B]Age:[/B] 21/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Opener [B]2009 Record:[/B] 0-0-9 / [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] D- [B]Height:[/B] 5ft 9 , [B]Weight:[/B] 185 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Boston Whiplash [I](Front Flip Neckbreaker)[/I] Alongside his semi-regular tag team partner Joe Benning, Leftie Wilkes is firmly entrenched in his role of resident jobber in FCW. Unlike last year where he did manage to chalk up a win, he didn't even win a single match this time and it looks unlikely that he will be rising up the ranks anytime soon. Keeps getting re-hired over other jobbers, simply for the fact that he works cheap. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]*****************************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=gray]M.C[/COLOR] Speed[/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_MarcSpeed-WoV.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] Sacramento, California / [B]Billed From:[/B] Compton, California [B]Age:[/B] 28/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Lower Mid Carder [B]Height:[/B] 5 ft 11, [B]Weight:[/B] 220 Ibs [B]2011 Record:[/B] 4-0-9 / [B]Avg Match Rating[/B]: D+ [B]Finishers:[/B] Deadly Heel Hook[I] (Single Leg Boston Crab/Ankle Lock combo)[/I] , Gang Sign [I](Cross-Arm Breaker)[/I] , W.O.V Spike[I] (Double Arm DDT)[/I] The break-up of the Wave of Violence faction clearly hasn't benefited Marc Speed , who has become somewhat lost in the mix. There were times it looked like he might re-unite with Primus, but then I thought why break up the team in the first place, only to reunite them. Well that could have worked if Power was more willing to put either of them over in the post W.O.V break up but that was never going to happen. At the end of the day I wanted to evolve W.O.V, as I felt it had run it's course in it's current incarnation but on hindsight I could have evolved the faction a little better. Right now Speed is still going round with the M.C Speed gimmick, but it may benefit him to stay off shows for a few months and come back repackaged, as I do feel he still has something to offer in FCW. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]*********************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U]Mainstream [COLOR=darkorange]Hernandez[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B][U][IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_MainstreamHernandez.jpg[/IMG][/U][/B] [B]Affiliation:[/B] Totally Einstein [B]From:[/B] Toronto, Ontario/ [B]Billed From[/B]: The Mainstream Nation [B]Age:[/B] 25/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Upper Midcarder [B]2011 Record:[/B] 7-2-8 / [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] C- [B]Height:[/B] 5 ft 10 , [B]Weight:[/B] 210 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Apparition # 14 [I](Moonsault Leg Drop)[/I] , Pontiac to Home [I](Swinging Reverse STO)[/I] , Super Kick The Mainstreamer has yet to really crack the top of the FCW card but is firmly established as an Upper Midcarder. A so-so win-loss record perhaps hides the fact that he had relatively succesful year as he became both a two time Tag Team and People's champion, though admittedly both reigns were brief affairs. As the year progessed his team with Bradford Peverall has begun to implode once again, though this time it appears to stemming from Hernandez, who appears to be jealous of the growing, though purely platonic relationship between Peverall and his girlfriend Sara Silver. Hernandez paranoia was heightened by several friendly fire incidents, resulting in the Mainstreamer walking out on his own tag partner during their challenge for the Tag Titles at Batalla Final. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]********************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=red]Marv Statler[/COLOR][/U][/B] [B][U][IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_MarvStatler.jpg[/IMG][/U][/B] [B]Affiliation:[/B] The Ring Generals [B]From:[/B] Aurora, Illinois [B]/ Billed From:[/B] Chicago, Illinois [B]Age:[/B] 26/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Lower Midcarder [B]2009 Record:[/B] 5-0-6/ [B]Avg Match Rating[/B]: D- [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft 1 , [B]Weight:[/B] 250 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] The Heckle [I](Pumphandle Slam)[/I] [I]For Double Team Finisher see Dean Waldorf[/I] What was said in the assessment for Dean Waldorf will cover what can be said for Marv Statler. Their contracts come up at the same time, so it's a case of deciding on whether to keep both of them or neither of them and more out of respect, than out of spite. I do feel it would be best if I let them move on to pastures new for the forseeable future. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]*****************************************[/COLOR]*[/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=sandybrown][COLOR=darkorange]Masked[/COLOR] [/COLOR]Cougar[/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_MaskedCougar.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation[/B]: Animal Magic [B]From:[/B] San Diego, California/ [B]Billed From:[/B] An Undisclosed Mountain-Top in California [B]Age:[/B] 28/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Upper Midcarder [B]2011 Record:[/B] 11-0-4 / [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] D+ [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft , [B]Weight:[/B] 215 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] I Am Cougar, Hear Me Roar [I](Wheelbarrow Chicken-wing Facebuster)[/I] , High Rise Cougar Pounce [I](Top Rope/Springboard Spear)[/I] , Cougar Pounce ([I]Leaping Spear)[/I] [I]For Tag Team finisher, see Fox Mask[/I] Masked Cougar quietly put together one of the best W-L records in FCW during 2011, but very few of his matches came against the upper echelon of FCW. Like his Animal Magic Tag Team partner, he is also a good enough singles wrestler to challenge for the People's Title but right now Animal Magic is one of our most succesful tandems and it appears to be that the Tag ranks is where Cougar & Fox Mask will be doing most of their work for the forseeable future. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]**********************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=teal]Matt [/COLOR][COLOR=darkslateblue]Hocking[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_MattHockingFin.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] Heat Magnets, Devine Right [B]From:[/B] Lansing, Michigan/ [B]Billed From[/B]: Lansing, Michigan [B]Age:[/B] 22/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Midcarder [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft , [B]Weight:[/B] 225 Ibs [B]2011 Record:[/B] 4-0-8 / [B]Avg Match Rating[/B]: D+ [B]Finishers:[/B] Shock Drop (I[I]nverted Facelock Tornado DDT), [/I]Shock Drop II [I](Front Flip Neckbreaker)[/I] For Tag finisher see Arthur Dexter Bradley Alot of what can be said about Hocking this year, was covered in my review of his regular Tag partner ADB. What I will focus on is Hocking's progress as a worker, which to be honest appears to have stalled. In the case of Hocking, he could well benefit with taking another booking elsewhere, as working another show or two a month could help him develop more as a performer. As one of the true homegrown wrestlers of FCW, I kind of see him as a personal project and hope one day he can develop into a top drawer wrestler, there is still enough promise there to worth persevering with him. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]******************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=lime][COLOR=magenta]Mr [/COLOR]Electricity[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_KashmirSingh_alt2.jpg[/IMG] [B]From[/B]: Calcutta, India/ [B]Billed From:[/B] Studio 54, New York City [B]Age:[/B] 34/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Midcarder [B]2011 Record[/B]: 4-0-10 / [B]Avg Match Rating[/B]: D+ [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft , [B]Weight:[/B] 230 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Move #54 (Forward Russian Leg Sweep) Lightnin' Rod (Falcon Arrow) Whilst the Mr Electricity gimmick is fun, it was hardly going to see the former Sensational Singh rise up the card and perhaps more than ever he finds himself stuck in the role of gatekeeper to the midcard. A solid dependable performer, he perhaps finds his path to move upwards blocked by more talented performers amongst not only the top end of the roster but the mid-card position Singh currently finds himself in. A face turn was teased on a couple of occasions, but the trigger was never quite pulled on it. It's something to consider, because a face turn would at least freshen things up a little for him. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]*******************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U]Nicky R!ot[/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_NickyChampion_grunge1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_FCW_Tag.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] X-UNITY [B]From:[/B] Norfolk, Virginia[B] / Billed From:[/B] Seattle, Washington [B]Age:[/B] 27/ [B]Current Push[/B]: Upper Mid Carder [B]2010 Record:[/B] 11-1-5/ [B]Avg Match Rating[/B]: D+ [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft 4 , [B]Weight:[/B] 295 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] 'Charles Peterson' ([I]Exploder Suplex)[/I] , Sub Pop Bop ([I]Crooked Arm Lariat)[/I] [I]Tag Team Finisher see Harry Allen[/I] Nicky R!ot is currently in his third reign as FCW Tag Team champion alongside Harry Allen and has solidified himself in the upper mid-carrd of the FCW roster. Of course the latest title reign came about as a result of having to yet again meet a title run promise. The good thing this time is that R!ot has actually been alot more reasonable with his demands this time round, and has not only accepted a pay cut in his new correct but has also not asked for anothe title run. Hopefully Harry Allen will do the same, when his contract comes up. The heel turn towards the end of the year for the newly re-christened X-UNITY does freshen things up a little for one of the most established Tag Teams on the FCW roster, though as I said before their long term future together depends on the contract demands of Harry Allen. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]********************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U]Phoenix[COLOR=red] Negra[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_BlackPhoenix1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_FCW_PuertoRican.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_FCWChampionship.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] Location Undisclosed / Billed From: 'The Ashes' [B]Age:[/B] 'Early 30's'/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Main Eventer [B]2011 Record[/B]: 10-1-5 / [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] B- [B]Height:[/B] 5 ft 11 , [B]Weight:[/B] 195 Ibs [B]Finishers[/B]: Phoenix Firebird Splash [I](Phoenix Splash)[/I] , Certain Death [I](Vertebreaker),[/I] Last Chancery [I](Bridging Arm Triangle Choke)[/I] The mysterious Phoenix Negra, the nemesis and 'brother' of Ultimate Phoenix, had an incredible first full year in FCW, establishig himself in the main event, being involved in many of FCW's best matches through out the year and then topping it all off by claiming the Undisputed Championship at Batalla Final. The true identity of who is behind the Negra mask, is being kept as closely guarded secret but there are rumours being banded round on several wrestling sites that whoever is behind the mask, is likely to be an 'experienced' performer in their early thirties. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]********************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U]Primus [/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_PrimusAllen_WOV31.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] Durham, North Carolina / [B]Billed From:[/B] Compton, California [B]Age:[/B] 22/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Midcarder [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft 4, [B]Weight:[/B] 315 Ibs [B]2011 Record:[/B] 4-1-7 / [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] D+ [B]Finishers:[/B] Rrruuussh [I](High Speed Shoulder Tackle)[/I] , Power Plant [I](Running Power Slam)[/I] A disapppointing year to be honest for Primus, as the break up of W.O.V angle was always going to hit a brick wall due to Da Power's creative control and the fact that neither Primus nor Speed were over enough to be put over regardless. With that angle beginning to fade into the distance, Primus will be looking to get back on track in 2011, and make a good run of things as a babyface powerhouse. Right now the thing that perhaps hold's him back is his average at best performance skills, if he had the performance skills to match his natural athletic ability, he'd be shooting straight to the top of the card but right now he still has alot to learn as a wrestler. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]*******************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=darkred]Rudy [/COLOR][COLOR=dimgray]Velasquez[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_RudyVelasquez_alt.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] San Fernando, California/ [B]Billed From:[/B] The Barrio, San Juan, Puerto Rico [B]Age:[/B] 26/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Midcarder [B]2011 Record[/B]: 3-0-4 / [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] D [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft 1, [B]Weight:[/B] 225 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Street Cutter [I](Firemans Carry Cutter),[/I] Ghetto Stomp [I](Flying Double Stomp)[/I], Latino Press ([I]Shooting Star Press)[/I] With the boss relaxing his stance on those who had a bit of previous, I decided to give Rudy Velasquez, clearly the most talented out of all of the Kings of the Street another chance to make his mark in FCW. Problem is with him being out of regular work for over a year, no other promotion was willing to take a chance on him, he came back about as rusty as Stevie Ringrust himself. He'll probably get offered another contract to prove his worth, but he must show improvement and that the ring rust will be wearing off in 2012, if he is going to stay in FCW for the long haul. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]**********************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=darkgreen]Steve Flash[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_SteveFlash_alt.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] Vancouver, Canada / [B]Billed From:[/B] Vancouver, Canada- now residing in New York City. [B]Age:[/B] 45/ Curr[B]ent Push:[/B] Main Eventer [B]2011 Record:[/B] 8-1-6/ [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] C [B]Height:[/B] 6 ft , [B]Weight:[/B] 230 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Flash Bang [I](Jumping Cutter), [/I]Boston Crab, Super Kick At the Age of 45 Steve Flash is still a solid worker but he is beginning to show signs of age, as the general quality of his matches haven't been quite up to the standard of his first run in FCW. Since returning though he's suddenly become senor Lopez's pal backstage and the boss is insisting that I push him. I stayed away from shoe-horning in a mega push for Flash during last year, but with the owners goal to be met and the fact that senor Lopez will just go ahead and re-sign Flash regardless, I need to seriously start thinking about a way of pushing Flash to the top, without hurting the quality of our shows. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]**********************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U][COLOR=navy][COLOR=royalblue]Ultimate[/COLOR] Phoenix[/COLOR][/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_UltimatePhoenix.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] San Antonio, Texas, [B]Billed From[/B]: 'The Ashes' [B]Age:[/B] 36/ [B]Current Push:[/B] Main Eventer [B]2011 Record:[/B] 10-2-4/ [B]Avg Match Rating:[/B] B- [B]Height[/B]: 5 ft 11, [B]Weight:[/B] 195 Ibs [B]Finishers:[/B] Phoenix Firebird Splash ([I]Phoenix Splash)[/I] , Flaming Driver [I](Sunset Driver),[/I] Elemental Clutch [I](Koji Clutch)[/I] 2011 was another stellar year for Ultimate Phoenix as he captured the Undisputed Championship in April, where held it up and till the end of the year, where he lost the twin belts to his nemesis Phoenix Negra. Unless one of the big boys come calling Phoenix should be fixture in the FCW main event for some time yet. As well as being a talented wrestler, he is also one of the nicest guys you could meet in the wrestling business and couldn't be any less deserving of his success, both in FCW and wrestling in general...as 2011 was perhaps a landmark year for him, because at one point he held the FCW Undisputed Championship, the CZCW Coastal Zone Championship and the OLLIE Herencia de Mundo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 [B][U][SIZE=3]Out of Ring Talent[/SIZE][/U][/B] [B][U]Bret Graveson[/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_BretGraveson.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] Baltimore, Maryland/ [B]Age:[/B] 43 Our resident referee (whom we share with MAW)....Bret is probably one of the top referees on the independent circuit. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]********************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U]Carl Batch[/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_CarlBatch.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] W.O.V Gold [B]From:[/B] Harlem, New York/ [B]Age:[/B] 34 Following the W.O.V split Carl Batch , decided to stick alongside Da Power...selling out the original principles of the Wave of Violence stable to form W.O.V Gold and essentially become Power's hype man. Whilst his act could possibly do with freshening up a little, could you truly imagine a time where he didn't spout his well worn 'Yeah ! Yeah ! Yeah !.....' catchphrase at the start of nearly every promo ? [CENTER][COLOR=olive]*************************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U]'Crippler' Ray Kingman[/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_CripplerRayKingman.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] Milwaukee, Wisconsin/ [B]Age:[/B] 64 We will probably have to look at getting in a new road agent soon, as Kingman is getting to the age where he will ge thinking about a full retirement from the wrestling business. He will be missed when that time comes as he has been able to pass invaluable knowledge to both the youngsters and veterans of the locker room alike. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]*******************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [B][U]Cueball Lynch[/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_CueballLynch.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] Harrisburg, Pennsylvania / [B]Age:[/B] 38 [B][U]Dane O'Hara[/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_DaneOHara.jpg[/IMG] [B]From:[/B] Wichita , Kansas / [B]Age:[/B] 37 There may be signs that the quality of the in-ring product, especially in the main event could be starting to outgrow the quality of O'Hara and Lynch's commentary. Thing is for the level of promotion we are at, there isn't really alot better out there...especially in the case of announcers. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]************************************************[/COLOR] [/CENTER] [B][U]Lisa Bowen[/U][/B] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_LisaBowen.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] Devine Right [B]From:[/B] Manhattan, NYC, New York / [B]Age:[/B] 22 The end of 2011 saw Lisa Bowen turn her back on he original client Dean Daniels and join up with Darryl Devine in the Devine Right stable. She also evolved into a fully fledged heel valet, as we dropped the idea of having a pre-show warm up girl to pose in a revealing outfit and give out free merchandise, a task that Bowen was performing at the time along side her managerial duties. [CENTER][COLOR=olive]***********************************************[/COLOR][/CENTER] [U][B]Sara Silver[/B][/U] [IMG]http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/Tigerkinney/th_SaraSilver.jpg[/IMG] [B]Affiliation:[/B] Totally Einstein [B]From:[/B] Reno, Nevada/ [B]Age:[/B] 30 Continues to be heavily involved in the on-going Totally Einstein storyline, but we also felt that her talents as an interviewer were being put to waste and she has returned to backstage interview duty. The interviews though only seem to be with those in the midcard or bellow and generally not involving anyone to have any known history with her, so don't expect to see her interviewing Bulldozer Brandon Smith anytime soon. ______________________________________________________________________ [CENTER][B][U][SIZE=3]Gone But Not Forgotten[/SIZE][/U][/B][/CENTER] [B][U]Billy Russell[/U][/B] [B]Departed:[/B] February [B]2011 FCW Record:[/B] 1-0-1 The ex MMA star was only around on a guest contract that began at the end of 2010 and took him into the beginning of 2011. He actually had a couple of stellar Undisputed Title matches with JD Morgan but also showed that he could well be a one trick pony, as he was involved in a poor tag team match, ironically his only win in a n FCW ring. His local connections will always mean that he is an option to bring back into FCW but his MMA influenced style doesn't necessarily fit in well with our product. Though his singles matches with J.D Morgan showed that he could have a place in FCW if he was able to work a program with the right sort of opponent. [B][U]Jeremiah Moose[/U][/B] [B]Departed[/B]: April [B]2011 FCW Record:[/B] 0-0-3 Formerly of CZCW Jeremiah Moose arrived in FCW towards the end of 2009. However it soon became apparent just why he didn't make much progress up the ranks in CZCW and the guy struggled to rise above jobber status and he was quietly let go in April. [B][U]The Great Oxii[/U][/B] [B]Departed :[/B] June [B]2011 FCW Record:[/B] 0-0-2 A good guy backstage, The Great Oxiii gimmick saw him embraced by certain sections of the crowd as a loveable loser. However he showed little progress as an in-ring peformer and it was felt that the Oxii gimmick had run and during the first half of the year he was being used less and less before the decision was made to quietly let him run out his contract. [B][U]Spanish Superly/ Bobby Thomas/ Nate Johnson[/U][/B] [B]Departed:[/B] August [B]2011 FCW Records[/B]: [I]SS:[/I] 1-0-1/ [I]BT[/I]: 0-0-2/[I] NT:[/I] 0-0-2 This years Rey De Reyes guest performers. Spanish Superfly made the finals match, whilst The Specialists talked themselves up but were ultimately unsuccesful in challenng for the Tag Team Championship and earning a spot in the Rey De Reyes Finals. [B][U]JD Morgan[/U][/B] Departed: August [B]2011 FCW Record:[/B] 4-0-4 Alot has already been said about JD Morgan's departure from FCW, so I won't go on about it in detail but he remains a major disappointment and though the likes of Negra, Devine and Daniels have stepped up to fill the void, our main event would be much stronger in Morgan was still around. His title defence against Phoenix Negra back in March at the Tiemp de Decision show probably still remains as the best match in FCW history. [B][U]Island Boy Apollo[/U][/B] [B]Departed:[/B] December [B]2011 FCW Record:[/B] 0-0-5 The main reason for his departure was the fact that for his jobber status, he asked for a little bit too much money, he also showed little sign of improving as a performer. He may be a local 'talent' but fact was he didn't really bring anything much to the table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Things may be a little slow for this diary for the next week or so..... That's because on Wednesday night, I slipped on the stairs at home and landed on my back. Whilst I didn't end up crippling myself, I am currently in alot of discomfort, so I find sitting at the computer for long period's of time uncomfortable at the moment. I'm hoping that some of the swelling/pain starts to ease down in the next few days and that I can at least get the roster review completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Casey Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Ow. Take care of yourself, TK - and maybe get some new carpet for the stairs. Can't help but think that landing like that has got to hurt worse than most, simply because of the potential for some unnatural bending in you spine. On the plus side, if you ever wanted to perfect a Mick Foley impersonation, now's the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpapa42 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 [QUOTE=Tigerkinney;605485]Things may be a little slow for this diary for the next week or so..... That's because on Wednesday night, I slipped on the stairs at home and landed on my back. Whilst I didn't end up crippling myself, I am currently in alot of discomfort, so I find sitting at the computer for long period's of time uncomfortable at the moment. I'm hoping that some of the swelling/pain starts to ease down in the next few days and that I can at least get the roster review completed.[/QUOTE] Not good! Back injuries are the worst - you basically can't do anything without pain. Take the time to rest up, good sir. We readers will be here waiting for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINisher Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Is this a curse of somekind? Infinitywpi has floods in his hometown and is now in the middle of evacuating his belongings etc, and now Tigerkinney injured his back.. .. Is Bigpapa42 going for a weird cooking accident in the kitchen with a llama? Will NoNeck be suffering from Split Personality? Will James Casey get Frozen Frown? Or am I the one who's going to sustain the distended anus? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepper2008 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Get well soon, I had nightmares that I fell from my stairs before:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Thanks for the messages of concern. The injury thankfully wasn't as bad as it could have been, but obviously being a back injury I do feel discomfort. I'm actually lucky that I'm not totally skinny and at least had a bit of extra padding to absorb the impact. The paramedics actually came to check me out at the time of the accident and found that I hadn't done any damage to my back which would have be of major concern. So in that sense I'm lucky, still doesn't make it a major pain in the er...back though. It has actually eased up a little today, still not great and I can forsee me having some form of back pain for the next few weeks, months even but i'm just going to have to learn to live with it. Painkillers and heat-pads are helping to relieve the pain and actually moving around a little helps too...worse thing you can do with back injuries is stay in one spot, otherwise the muscles seize up. Can't really blame the carpet for the injury, it was the crappy slip on sandals I was wearing, slipped off my foot caused me to lose my footing, went up in the air and landed on my back (if only I learned how to take a bump like Mick Foley !:rolleyes:) Ironically I was going to be away from here from today for a few days, because I was going to attend my friends stag weekend, so not only am I bummed out about getting back injury, I'm also pretty peeved about forcing to sit that out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolinc Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 [QUOTE=Tigerkinney;605758]Thanks for the messages of concern. The injury thankfully wasn't as bad as it could have been, but obviously being a back injury I do feel discomfort. I'm actually lucky that I'm not totally skinny and at least had a bit of extra padding to absorb the impact. The paramedics actually came to check me out at the time of the accident and found that I hadn't done any damage to my back which would have be of major concern. So in that sense I'm lucky, still doesn't make it a major pain in the er...back though. It has actually eased up a little today, still not great and I can forsee me having some form of back pain for the next few weeks, months even but i'm just going to have to learn to live with it. Painkillers and heat-pads are helping to relieve the pain and actually moving around a little helps too...worse thing you can do with back injuries is stay in one spot, otherwise the muscles seize up. Can't really blame the carpet for the injury, it was the crappy slip on sandals I was wearing, slipped off my foot caused me to lose my footing, went up in the air and landed on my back (if only I learned how to take a bump like Mick Foley !:rolleyes:) Ironically I was going to be away from here from today for a few days, because I was going to attend my friends stag weekend, so not only am I bummed out about getting back injury, I'm also pretty peeved about forcing to sit that out too.[/QUOTE] It's good to hear that the injury wasn't too serious. Back injuries can be a real pain. Get well soon man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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