TEW 108: I Can Be A Booker!?

Zeel1 · November 9, 2009

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Tweek It · November 9, 2009

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="ReapeR" data-cite="ReapeR" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>What did you see in your Flash Forward? <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> Mel Gibson making another Passion movie. It was scary.

Astil · November 9, 2009

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="foolinc" data-cite="foolinc" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm surprised that you didn't get made fun of from Astil and company for being a know it all. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> Yikes, I'm obviously off my game.

foolinc · November 9, 2009

<div style="text-align:center">http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/TEW108WCCW.png</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center">Chapter #1 The 0/0/0 Promotion or How I Learn To Love Dusty Bin Initial Roster Overview</div> I know I said there was going to be a small Q&A section before this post, but after posting the last update I got a call from a company about an interview scheduled for Monday at 2pm. To clear some time to prepare something had to go and that was the Q&A section. So if you had a question, expect it to be answered by Tuesday. Anyway like I said in my last update, the pool of cheap workers ($150 and under with no travelling costs) is really small. In fact there are only 10 males that fit the criteria: Chris Flynn, Dusty Bin, Eric Blackey, Jeremy Jazz, Jerry Martin, Lion Heart, Randy Maxx, Stretch The Chicken Boy, Trauma, and Weird Waldo Odlaw. A quick look at these guys and you can see why didn't choose a "project" with one of my four main eventers. A few useful pieces but overall a lot of meh. Since we need 12 wrestlers on the roster to fulfill the minimum requirements at the local level I signed up everyone but Trauma and Weird Waldo Odlaw. After setting their alignment, gimmick, and hitting the "automatic pushes" button, this is what the roster looks like. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center">Main Event</div> http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/75x75pics/DavisWayneNewton.jpg Name: Davis Wayne Newton Age: 20 Weight Class: Middleweight Wrestling Style: Regular Wrestler Wage: $450 Finishing Move(s): Fisherman's Suplex, STF Alignment: Face Gimmick: Blue Chipper Theme Music: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ1vIkTeh7I" rel="external nofollow">"Superhero" by Jane's Addiction</a> Bio: "The Triple Threat" Davis Wayne Newton is a young wrestler who is loaded with potential. A naturally gifted athlete who could excel at any sport, he brings a superb all-round game to the table, being able to brawl, counter wrestle, or take to the air. Other than injuries, there doesn't seem to be much that can stop the blue chipper from Toronto becoming a major player. He made his pro debut in May 2007, working for 4C, having been trained in America by the legendary Rip Chord. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/75x75pics/Raphael.jpg Name: Raphael Age: 20 Weight Class: Lightweight Wrestling Style: Regular Wrestler Wage: $450 Finishing Move: Magnum Opus (Shiranui) Alignment: Heel Gimmick: C0cky Youth Theme Music: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp107eWcQ2c" rel="external nofollow">"Hold Me, Kiss Me, Thrill Me, Kill Me" by U2</a> Bio: Debuting in late 2004, Raphael seemed to be little more than a pretty boy with very limited skills. However, through sheer hard work he has turned himself into a fine worker, and is now considered a very bright prospect indeed. That effort was paid off in 2006, when he caught the eye of Professor Nero, who was on the look out for new talent for RIPW, and Raphael headed to New England. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/75x75pics/TempestAppleby.jpg Name: Tempest Appleby Age: 32 Weight Class: Lightweight Wrestling Style: Cruiserweight Wage: $400 Finishing Move: Tumbleweed Elbow Drop (Split Leg Elbow Drop) Alignment: Face Gimmick: Dancing Fool Theme Music: <div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo" contenteditable="false"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/G4abgjRsKIY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" title="Spongebob- I'm On A Boat-The Lonely Island(Feat T-Pain)"></iframe></div></div> Bio: Tempest Appleby, "The Mover From Vancouver", is a very fast lightweight worker, who has an awesome range of top rope moves at his disposal. As well as his homeland of Canada, he also fights regularly in Mexico and Japan. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/75x75pics/WarrenTechnique.jpg Name: Warren Technique Age: 22 Weight Class: Lightweight Wrestling Style: Technician Wage: $600 Finishing Move: STF Alignment: Heel Gimmick: Man On A Mission Theme Music: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1DOcke51iM" rel="external nofollow">"The Kids Aren't Alright" by The Offspring</a> Bio: "The Machine" Warren Technique has only been wrestling professionally since late 2003, but has already shown enough skill and dedication that people have marked him for future success in the business. He joined 4C in the summer of 2004 for his first taste of regular work, and became one of the company's hottest properties, thanks in part to a fantastic series of matches with Joey Poison that immediately established Warren as a major contender. In retrospect, that proved to be something of a false dawn; once the feud with Poison was over, Warren dropped down the card in rapid fashion, and by the time of his release in 2007 had been drifting aimlessly in the midcard for over a year. <div style="text-align:center">Upper Midcard</div> http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/75x75pics/ChrisFlynn.jpg Name: Chris Flynn Age: 19 Weight Class: Middleweight Wrestling Style: Regular Wrestler Wage: $150 Finishing Move: Single Leg Boston Crab Alignment: Face Gimmick: Blue Chipper Theme Music: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qae_TUTeGo" rel="external nofollow">"The Best Around" by Joe Esposito</a> Bio: "The Graduate" Chris Flynn is a rookie worker who made his pro debut in August 2007, working for 4C in Canada, having been trained by the promotion. Very little is known about Flynn other than that he has some amateur wrestling experience and is the first "home grown" wrestler that 4C have produced. Extremely green at this stage of his career, he is still paying his dues and so nobody knows what sort of impact he could have. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/75x75pics/DustyBin.jpghttp://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/75x75pics/DustyBin_alt.jpg Name: DeMento (Dusty Bin) Age: 23 Weight Class: Big Heavyweight Wrestling Style: Brawler Wage: $150 Finishing Move: Great Fall (Double Handed Choke Slam) Alignment: Heel Gimmick: Old School Heel Theme Music: <div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo" contenteditable="false"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kcqPq5189VQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" title="Hard Scary hip-hop beat {rap} Instrumental"></iframe></div></div> Bio: DeMento is the psychotic hockey-masked alter ego of the young Canadian powerhouse Dusty Bin. He hopes that the horror movie inspired edge that it gives him will help his career. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/75x75pics/JeremyJazz.jpg Name: Jeremy Jazz Age: 23 Weight Class: Lightweight Wrestling Style: Regular Wrestler Wage: $150 Finishing Move: Free Form Flow (Front Russian Leg Sweep) Alignment: Face Gimmick: Happy-Go-Lucky Theme Music: <div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo" contenteditable="false"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/H1OvDkc2hI0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" title="Jazzman"></iframe></div></div> Bio: "Free Form" Jeremy Jazz is a rookie lightweight worker from Edmonton, who mixes high flying with technical skill. At this early stage in his career he lacks the experience to compete, but he is slowly improving. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/75x75pics/JerryMartin.jpg Name: Jerry Martin Age: 21 Weight Class: Middleweight Wrestling Style: Brawler Wage: $150 Finishing Move: Discus Punch Alignment: Heel Gimmick: Bad Ass Theme Music: <div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo" contenteditable="false"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/oWXOSHL0c9g?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" title="Why So Serious Joker Instrumental Prod. By Cali Dre"></iframe></div></div> Bio: "The Blonde Bomber" Jerry Martin is a young Canadian brawler, who has a knack for producing really good energetic interviews. He used to primarily be a hardcore weapons-based fighter, but in 2006 he was able to join the new RIPW promotion in America, and has since toned down his style in the hopes of winning a call-up to the big leagues with the Supreme Wrestling Federation. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/75x75pics/StretchTheChickenBoy.jpg Name: Stretch The Chicken Boy Age: 21 Weight Class: Lightweight Wrestling Style: Regular Wrestler Wage: $100 Finishing Move: Poultry In Motion (Top Rope Flying Forearm) Alignment: Heel Gimmick: Weirdo Theme Music: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_2_EJogf2A" rel="external nofollow">"Techno Chicken" by Dominos</a> Bio: Stretch The Chicken Boy, as well as being a contender for Worst Ring Name Ever, is also a decent technical worker, especially for such a young man. He's a weird dude, even by wrestling's high (or low!) standards. <div style="text-align:center">Midcard</div> http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/75x75pics/EricBlackley.jpg Name: Eric Blackley Age: 19 Weight Class: Lightweight Wrestling Style: Cruiserweight Wage: $100 Finishing Move: Moonsault Alignment: Heel Gimmick: Man On A Mission Theme Music: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SuQHlIhrWs" rel="external nofollow">"S.E.X." by Nickelback</a> Bio: Eric Blackley is a rookie worker from Canada. Prior to his debut for 4C late in 2007, he had worked backstage for them in a variety of roles including setting up the ring and picking out entrance music for the other wrestlers. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/75x75pics/LionHeart.jpg Name: Lion Heart Age: 22 Weight Class: Middleweight Wrestling Style: Brawler Wage: $150 Finishing Move: DDT Alignment: Face Gimmick: Fan Favorite Theme Music: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO9RvQrCrt0" rel="external nofollow">"Lion Heart" by Saxon</a> Bio: Lion Heart is a rookie brawler, who is just starting out. At the moment he isn't particularly good, but with his strong work ethic and honest love of the wrestling business, he has potential. In late 2006 he was offered the chance to head to Rhode Island Pro Wrestling to develop his skills, and he accepted. <div style="text-align:center">Lower Midcard</div> http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/75x75pics/RandyMaxx.jpg Name: Randy Maxx Age: 23 Weight Class: Lightweight Wrestling Style: Cruiserweight Wage: $150 Finishing Move: Maxx Air (Springboard Frogsplash) Alignment: Face Gimmick: Thrill Seeker Theme Music: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBPC1dhLdKY" rel="external nofollow">"MAXX UNLIMITED" by Naoki Maeda</a> Bio: "2 Xtreme" Randy Maxx is a young high flier who was a regular on the Canadian independent scene from 2004 until mid-2006. At that point he had made enough of a name for himself that he caught the attention of MAW, and he signed with them in August. While working for them he has been using the name Max Mayhem and utilizing more of a heel persona, something which he has apparently been working on with Rip Chord.</div></blockquote> And no that isn't a typo, Warren Technique is actually costing me $600 a pop. It's off-set by Tempest's low cost ($400), but still it's a bit shocking to see that I am paying $150 more money for Warren than Davis Wayne Newton. Other than the Warren's somewhat usual high cost, the only really thing of note is that I will be using the DeMento alter ego for Dusty Bin. Why is this noteworthy? Because back in the days of TEW 2007 I requested that alt for Mr. Bin. Oh yeah, thanks again Self for creating that alt for me <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> Shame I never got to use it for it's original purpose, but at least it's going to get some love now! With the minimum number of workers signed, all that's left is to sign the non-wrestlers before we can finally get to booking an actual show. YAY! Much like the wrestler pool, the non-worker pool is not as helpful as it is in the United States. There really aren't any dirt cheap options, so I signed up Jason Rogers ($600) as my Road Agent, Rob Perkins ($300) as my referee, and Marty Papin ($700) to pull double duty as my announcer and color commentator. Kind of depressing really. Up Next: With the roster finally out of the way, this Wednesday we will be taking a quick overview how we will be crowning our first champion. Quick hint: It's a tournament and you are going to be predicting how you think it's going to turn out. Ok, so it wasn't so much a hint as it was me telling you exactly what we will be talking about on the next update. Sue me if you dare. Just remember, I know your IP address. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> No serious thanks to SurveyMonkey I know your IP address. MUHAHAHAHA..*cough* </div></blockquote>

Remianen · November 10, 2009

I kinda think Tempest's theme is off. Jizz in my Pants would fit a 'Dancing Fool' better, if only because it's more uptempo and techno style. Though I guess if the Rockaway is the dance in question, it's okay.

Self · November 10, 2009

Other than the Warren's somewhat usual high cost, the only really thing of note is that I will be using the DeMento alter ego for Dusty Bin. Why is this noteworthy? Because back in the days of TEW 2007 I requested that alt for Mr. Bin. Oh yeah, thanks again Self for creating that alt for me Shame I never got to use it for it's original purpose, but at least it's going to get some love now!

I was looking at that picture for a solid 5 minutes trying to figure out if that was one of mine or not. Should have just scrolled down. Had no idea Adam made an Alter Ego for it though. It makes my heart smile.

Nedew · November 10, 2009

I won't pretend i'm upset at the lack of Trauma! You have no idea how integral he was (is?) to my diary. Maybe i'll actually get round to writing it all some day <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

As for the tournament, can't see you putting it on anyone but DWN. It's the 'smart' choice, if not the 'impassioned booker' choice.

foolinc · November 10, 2009

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Question From Assessment #1" data-cite="Question From Assessment #1" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Why isn't Thomas Morgan on this list?</div></blockquote> Thomas Morgan is actually too popular for a 0/0/0 promotion. Starts off in the upper Es. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Remianen" data-cite="Remianen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I kinda think Tempest's theme is off. Jizz in my Pants would fit a 'Dancing Fool' better, if only because it's more uptempo and techno style. Though I guess if the Rockaway is the dance in question, it's okay. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></div></blockquote> Wasn't going to say anything, but Tempest will be changing his entrance music each and every time he has a match. Looking back on it, I probably just should have said that to begin with. <img alt=":o" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Self" data-cite="Self" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I was looking at that picture for a solid 5 minutes trying to figure out if that was one of mine or not. Should have just scrolled down. Had no idea Adam made an Alter Ego for it though. It makes my heart smile.</div></blockquote> IMO this is one of the best alts that anyone of us has created. Do you even remember where you found that mask? <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Nedew" data-cite="Nedew" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I won't pretend i'm upset at the lack of Trauma! You have no idea how integral he was (is?) to my diary. Maybe i'll actually get round to writing it all some day <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> As for the tournament, can't see you putting it on anyone but DWN. It's the 'smart' choice, if not the 'impassioned booker' choice.</div></blockquote> Thought having Bin and Trauma on the same roster was a bit of overkill and Bin has a sweet alt that I requested.

Wallbanger · November 10, 2009

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Nedew" data-cite="Nedew" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I won't pretend i'm upset at the lack of Trauma! You have no idea how integral he was (is?) to my diary. Maybe i'll actually get round to writing it all some day <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> As for the tournament, can't see you putting it on anyone but DWN. It's the 'smart' choice, if not the 'impassioned booker' choice.</div></blockquote> See, this would scare the living hell out of me. Murphy dictates that as soon as he wins SWF and TCW are sending him written offers. Even if only NOTBPW and CGC offer him PPA's it's potentially enough to screw up scheduling. I find myself very hesitant, especially at 0/0/0, to invest momentum in someone that I don't know will be around for more than two or three shows.

foolinc · November 10, 2009

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Wallbanger" data-cite="Wallbanger" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>See, this would scare the living hell out of me. Murphy dictates that as soon as he wins SWF and TCW are sending him written offers. Even if only NOTBPW and CGC offer him PPA's it's potentially enough to screw up scheduling. I find myself very hesitant, especially at 0/0/0, to invest momentum in someone that I don't know will be around for more than two or three shows.</div></blockquote> While I would argue that a 0/0/0 promotion really doesn't have to worry about scheduling since they are only going to be running one event each month. As long as there is one day out of the month that the workers you are going to book that month is available then you are fine. Scheduling really becomes a problem when you hit Regional and start running shows just about every week and aren't popular and/or prestigious to get top priority. Having both top Canadian companies offer him contracts isn't that big of a deal because of their non-compete relationship. However, with a guy like DWN there is a good chance that an American indie like NYCW or CZCW comes knocking on the door. So, you point does still stand about being fearful that Davis could be leaving the company.

Waghlon · November 11, 2009

And even then, DWN will be very useful in those few shows where you can enjoy his services so even if he leaves, there is no shame or waste in spending momentum and ressources on him.

Astil · November 11, 2009

Using MAXX for Max is incredible.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI_yHDIrPiE" rel="external nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI_yHDIrPiE</a>

foolinc · November 11, 2009

<div style="text-align:center">http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/TEW108WCCW.png</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center">Chapter #1 The 0/0/0 Promotion or How I Learn To Love Dusty Bin Tournament Overview</div> When I first sat down to write this update, I had the intention of just going over the tournament in the standard fashion, giving the matchups and having you guys predict the whole thing. However, after trying to figure out a good way for you guys to vote on the tournament (unfortunately the basic account for SurveyMonkey only lets you have 10 questions) I decided it was probably better go a different route. Besides the first two prediction cards would more or less have involved you guys redoing your predictions from the tournament prediction and I doubt you guys would want to do that. Instead I am going to talk about the overall concept I had when planning out the tournament. Besides figuring out what title you are going to have your wrestlers fighting for, the first thing that you need to do is figure out the structure of your tournament and how long you are going to be running it. There are a lot of different ways to run tournaments from the simple single elimination knockout tournament to a round robin to even a hybrid of the two (think the World Cup). You also have to decide on the length of the tournament. Will it take place in the span of one night or will the tournament be run over a number of events? For this diary I decided to go with a simple 16 man tournament that will run over the length of 6 shows. The first two shows will cover the opening round, the third will cover the quarter finals, and the last three events will have the semi finals and finals as their main event matches. In my opinion this is an effective way to introduce your roster as you are able debut each of your wrestlers initial gimmicks and alignments in first two shows and still have a third show set in the books before you need to work on building feuds that don't involve the championship title. Another pro of the extended tournament is that you are able to make the best use of the top matches. The semi-finals and the finals of the tournament will most likely be rated a good deal higher than the rest of the matches and for a company as small as our would be a waste if we used them all on just one card. I would also recommend this for bigger companies because booking a lot of high quality matches could lead you into booking yourself into a corner and running into the 3 match penalty. Now you might be wondering how I am going to run a 16 man tournament with a 12 man roster. The solution to this little question is talent trades. For those of you that haven't use this feature of TEW, talent trades allow you to trade a worker of your company for a comparable worker in popularity from a different promotion. There are some restrictions for these workers such as only being able to be traded for up to 3 shows, not being able to trade for a companies' champions, and that the traded talent have creative control (which basically means they won't lose to a worker that is a lower popularity than them). That said they are a great way to add a bit a variety to your roster for whatever reason. To fill out the tournament, I traded for four workers that were making around $100 per appearance. Using workers that are somewhat popular in the States like Jerry Martin, Raphael, and Warren Technique, I was able to trade for FCW's Amo Del Gato and El Hijo Del Zonk and MAW's Jefferson Stardust and Riley McManus for 3 shows each (Tip: Even if you only plan on using your traded wrestler in one or two shows always trade for three. You never know when something is going to go wrong and you might need that wrestler to fill in and usually you are going to want the guy you traded to the other promotion to get as many chances to get on their cards to gain popularity and skill increases). <div style="text-align:center">http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/pics/AmoDelGato.jpghttp://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/pics/Zonk.jpghttp://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/pics/JeffersonStardust.jpghttp://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/pics/RileyMcManus.jpg These four aren't going to be winning the title, but don't count these guys out to win a match or two.</div> With our tournament set and booked, we also have to fill out the rest of the card for the three events that aren't fully booked. There are a lot of directions to go for these matches. Unless you spend yourself into oblivion, you can really do no wrong. Because of how good the semi-final and finals should be you could even get away with rolling with random matchups if you wish. However, I would recommend that you use the undercard of the semi final cards to build to the card that the tournament finals will be held on (filling the remaining time with a couple of random matches between unused wrestlers if necessary). This way you can get started on some of the other feuds and storylines that don't relate to the title contenders, something that could really be important if for some chance that your top title contenders were to get injured and/or stolen from you. Now that I've explained a bit on my views on how to build a tournament, it seems like a good time to talk a tiny bit about the 2nd Assessment. Like I was saying before I was going to have you guys predict the events of the tournament from start to finish, but I ran into some complications. So instead this assessment will have four questions that you are going to need to answer to complete the quiz: Guessing the 1st WCCW Intercontinental Champion, the man said champion will beat in the finals, two workers that will be forming WCCW's first official tag team, and the two men that will begin a singles feud. There are also a couple of optional questions that you can answer if you wish. These are clearly marked and please don't feel like you have to answer them. Up Next: On Friday we will go over the results from the 2nd Assessment and will preview WCCW's very first event, Wrestling For Shoes. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=6e7_2fCl4pIPYJnATysdT33Q_3d_3d" rel="external nofollow">*Assessment #2: Tournament Prediction*</a></div>

Self · November 11, 2009

DONE! Can I go outside to play now?

WHEEEEEE!

Trell · November 11, 2009

FINALLY...........Wow this is a hard class....I should have taken a PE class <img alt="

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SeanMcFly · November 11, 2009

Sorry Guys, can't come outside, teach caught me fooling around with the Wrestling Action Figures, I threw one out the window <img alt="

" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Long Story Short, I've got to stay inside and Wrestle with The PE Teacher...

Tweek It · November 11, 2009

Yes, finally turned it in. I think I marked the wrong answer on one or two of them.

Waghlon · November 11, 2009

*writes crappy wrestling fanfic instead of playing outside*

What? Im studying philosophy, the great works of french artist Vincent le Russofsky. Its important i swear!

ShadowedFlames · November 11, 2009

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Astil" data-cite="Astil" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Using MAXX for Max is incredible. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI_yHDIrPiE" rel="external nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI_yHDIrPiE</a></div></blockquote> Quoted for truth. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Waghlon" data-cite="Waghlon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>*writes crappy wrestling fanfic instead of playing outside* What? Im studying philosophy, the great works of french artist Vincent le Russofsky. Its important i swear!</div></blockquote> ...Uh...no. Vincent le Russofsky? Sounds more like a French Russian, which we all know is a physical and logistical impossibility, which means that you're lying, which means I get to call shenanigans and move for a scum lynch. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

ReapeR · November 11, 2009

*Psst*

Mr. Heatley,

If I give you a championship title or two, will you pass me? This class is hard.

R

foolinc · November 11, 2009

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="ReapeR" data-cite="ReapeR" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25030" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>*Psst* Mr. Heatley, If I give you a championship title or two, will you pass me? This class is hard. R</div></blockquote> Well I guess if you bump those RPW titles to the top of the queue...NO! The avatar known as James Heatly cannot be bought. <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">

foolinc · November 12, 2009

With the first chapter well under way, I guess this as good as time as any to officially confirm which promotion will be the subject of chapter two. It should be no surprise to anyone who's read the diary preview section, but the next promotion we'll be taking for a spin is....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/foolinc/TEW108/TEW108NYCW.png

See you guys tomorrow!

ShadowedFlames · November 12, 2009

*Psst*

Mr. Heatley,

If I give you a championship title or two, will you pass me? This class is hard.

R

If I was teaching the class, I might have conceded to the deal...then again, I'm a sucker for graphics-related stuff since I have no skill in it.

ShadowedFlames · November 14, 2009

*checks watch*

Hmmm. No teacher yet.

It's a wonder folks haven't invoked the five-minute rule yet....

The Mystery · November 14, 2009

Well Mr. Heathly, that took the interest off me going every day here and sleeping in class when you told us that we'll be learning about the New York 101!!!

Seriously though I would like to learn how to book NY!

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