North Of The Border Pro Wrestling: Taking it to the big boys

[SWF Fan]

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The Set Up

January 2010. A lot has changed in two years of professional wrestling. Many have arrived, many have left, promotions have died out or risen from the ashes and wrestling is better as a whole for it.

 

However one thing has shocked a vast majority of the wrestling world. What was never expected to happen, happened.

 

The impact it made. Well that can only really be seen as a guess in the long run. However as the short term is happening the thing that can be proved is shock values work. The most over man in the country. The most hated heel in a promotion. The bad guy, the rebel with a cause, the main event attraction.

 

This is January 2010 and as North Of The Border Pro Wrestling looks set to possibly be able to make a break in the United States and continue to over power in Canada only one question can be asked....

Who rules?

 

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DeColt Rules!

 

Some Background

As many of you know this isn't my first diary attempt (but hey the past is the past and with all the help this game gives me I should be able to suceed), NOTBPW also has no starting storylines unlike companies like SWF and TCW however this isn't seen as a problem for me as I can already invision in my head what will happen up until about March or April at least with the company.

 

Predictions will happen in the diary and at the conclusion of the month's PPV the top predictor will get a prize.

 

I do plan with this game to take NOTBPW over to the US at some point and try to build up the company to a higher level.

 

There will be regular monthly updates on the game world for other feds.

 

Note: I plan to give the backstory and whats not on the fed over the weekend before the game release on Monday

[SWF Fan]

A Little Bit about Me

 

So I’m guessing introductions are in order.

 

You haven’t said your name yet? Oh I guess you’re waiting for mine then.

 

The name is Thomas. Seth Thomas. For the last 7 years I’ve been hounding around the circuit in Canada looking for my big break, hoping to land with one of the big two. No I don’t mean TCW or SWF either I mean the real big two;

 

North of the Border and Canadian Golden Combat.

 

Since 2008 I’ve been on the radar too. Scouts watching, fans praising, people taking note. At 28 years old I finally got that call, there was something about it that sent shivers down my spine. The legendary Dan Stone on the phone to me, asking for my services in his promotion.

 

This is where it got tricky, Dan also mentioned how Victoria was stepping down as head booker, she wanted to take that little break from full responsibility and spend some more time at home. He knew she would be one of the main targets for the ownership of the company once he stepped down so it was in his best intentions to let her have her break and avoid burnout.

 

I really didn’t know what to say. So I just let him continue, he talked of how he knew of my credentials backstage, how I was a leader and at times a booker on the Indy scene; if only to get extra money. But there were better targets in his company alone that could do it...unless he didn’t want to show favouritism. Would you really turn down the chance of your lifetime just because you were scared?

 

I didn’t think so.

 

My name is Seth Thomas. Welcome to the fold.

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Seth Thomas is a Calgary born technician known best for his numerous years on the Independent Scene without ever being picked up by a major company, despite his amazing quality in ring. However all that changed in 2010 when the master of the High Ride (Springboard Fameuser) was given the chance to take over as Head Booker at NOTBPW, from a clearly exhausted Victoria Stone who was looking to spend a little more time with the family.

[SWF Fan]

NOTBPW Information

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Basic Information

 

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Maritimes

Nation: Canada http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/SWF_Fan/NOTBPW/NOTBPW%20Titles%20PPV%20Shows%20and%20Misc/Canada.png

Founded: October 1985

Founder: Dan Stone

Owner: Dan Stone

Popularity: Cult

Schedule: Full Time

Style: Classic Wrestling

Prestige: C+

Momentum: B

 

Popularity

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World Rank: #7

National Rank: #1

 

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• http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/SWF_Fan/NOTBPW/NOTBPW%20Titles%20PPV%20Shows%20and%20Misc/UnitedKingdom.png UK: F-
  
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• http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/SWF_Fan/NOTBPW/NOTBPW%20Titles%20PPV%20Shows%20and%20Misc/japan.png Japan: F-
  
• http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/SWF_Fan/NOTBPW/NOTBPW%20Titles%20PPV%20Shows%20and%20Misc/Austrailia.png Aus: F-
  

[SWF Fan]

North Of The Border Pro Wrestling Titles

 

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NOTBPW Canadian

 

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Steve DeColt

 

Week 1, December, 2009

Main Event

 

NOTBPW Tag Team

 

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Brown & Haynes

 

Week 1, September, 2009,

Mid Card

 

NOTBPW Womens

 

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Kristabel Plum

 

Week 1, August, 2009

Low Level

 

Ed Henson Memorial Tag Team Cup

 

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Dark Angel & Harrison Hash

 

Tournament, March 2009,

Main Event

[SWF Fan]

NOTBPW Roster

 

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As Of January 2010

 

Main Event

• Johnny Bloodstone
  
• Sean McFly
  
• Dan Stone Jr- Part of the Stone Siblings tag team
  
• Steve DeColt- Current NOTBPW Canadian Champion
  
• Jeremy Stone- Part of the Stone Siblings tag team
  
• Duane Stone
  

 

Upper Midcard

• R.K. Hayes
  
• Owen Love- Part of The Can-Am Blondes
  
• Dark Angel
  
• The Natural- Part of The Can Am Blondes
  
• John Maverick
  

 

Midcard

• Omar Brown- Current NOTBPW Tag Champion Part of the Brown & Haynes tag team
  
• Mighty Cavanah
  
• Tim Westybrook
  
• Harrison Hash
  
• Lord James King
  
• Seth Thomas
  
• Derek Frost
  
• [?]Edd Stone[?]
  

 

Lower Midcard

• Robbie McNamara- Part of the The Fighting Irish tag team
  
• Canadian Dragon
  
• Harlem Haynes- Current NOTBPW Tag Champion Part of the Brown & Haynes tag team
  
• Jason O'Connor- Part of the The Fighting Irish tag team
  

 

Opener

• Erik Strong
  
• Julian Watson
  

 

Enhancement Talent

• Flash
  

Women's Division

• Lauren Easter
  
• Kristabel Plum- Current NOTBPW Women's Champion
  
• Melody
  
• Sally Anne Christianson
  

 

Personalities

• Tommy London- Announcer
  
• Tom Townsend- Colour
  
• Matthew White- Referee
  
• Clarence Garcia- Referee
  
• Dan Stone- Road Agent
  
• Craig Prince- Road Agent
  
• Victoria Stone- Authority Figure
  

 

[SWF Fan]

NOTBPW Tag Team And Stables

 

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Tag Teams

• Brown and Haynes - Omar Brown & Harlem Haynes: Experience
  
• The Can-Am Blondes - The Natural & Owen Love: Experience
  
• The Fighting Irish - Jason O'Conner & Robbie McNamara: Experience D+
  
• The Stone Siblings - Jeremy Stone & Dan Stone Jr: Experience A*

 

 

Stables

• The Business- R.K. Hayes, Harlem Haynes, Omar Brown

[SWF Fan]

NOTBPW Shows

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TV Show

 

NOTBPW Championship Wrestling

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A Show

on

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2010

January

 

• Wednesday, Week 1
  
• Wednesday, Week 2
  
• Wednesday, Week 3
  
• Wednesday, Week 4
  

 

Pay Per View

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2010

• Saturday, Week 2, January 2010- Big City Brawl
  
• Saturday, Week 2, February 2010- Clash Clinic
  

[TakerNGN74]

Will be following as I did a NOTBPW in 2008 that you commented on and I think its about time I return the favor.

 

TakerNGN74

[SWF Fan]

Wednesday, Week 3, December, 2009

 

So the big news had been the talk of the wrestling world, "The Canadian Hero" Steve DeColt was now apart of North Of The Border. Add to that little fact with the biggest fact of all, the self proclaimed "Wrestling Icon" was now atop the North Of The Border ladder with his hands on the Canadian championship. In less than two weeks it would be up to me to keep the momentum machine that is DeColt on overdrive...but bigger matters came first....

 

NOTBPW Headquarters,

Nova Scotia,

Canada

I sat myself down inside a large boardroom waiting patiently for the arrivals. Sat only with a laptop I had been using to jot down ideas of possible storylines the company could take forward at Big City Brawl and then onto Clash Clinic. With Victoria stepping down little storylines were being made to run out the year but as such, January 1st 2010, I had full control of the booking.

 

Speaking of Miss Stone thats when the door opened...my preverbial firing squad had arrived.

 

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The five most respected people in North Of The Border all walked in one after the other, Sean enterting last and closing the door behind him. As they sat down arranged around the table, Dan Senior facing me with Victoria and Sean on one side of the table and Dan Junior and Jeremy on the other, I could tell this was never going to be a meeting like I'd had before.

 

Dan Stone: Mr Thomas, its nice to be greeted with your prescene once again, we do hope you're settling into Nova Scotia alright.

 

Myself: Umm...well its a bit different to Calgary but I'm sure in no time I'll be able to find my feet sir.

 

Dan Stone: Please just call me Dan. Sir is...too power hungry for me.

 

That made me think. Dan Stone not a power hungry man. Perhaps this explains how he never decided to challenge the US Market at all. Victoria seemed to be stirring at the side, preparing to speak as she looked at Sean who seemed disinterested in the whole thing.

 

Victoria Stone: The family has called you here today Seth because we want to make sure your transition into my job is as easy as it can possible be...

 

And that made me think more. She didn't sound too pleased to be giving up the reigns to me, Sean wasn't as pleased looking either, me thinks I took his job maybe...

 

Victoria Stone: You have in front of you a 'welcome booklet' if you will. Inside it you will find a lot of information as to how we expect you to run your job while here at North Of The Border. We hold ourselves in the highest standard in professional wrestling and I would like to think that you could also be a good fit to that mold.

 

She spoke so much, you would almost think she had the company in her hands now, very powerful, very masterful...incredibly sexy. I could tell this job had some perks.

 

Dan Stone Jr: Seth I'd like to personally introduce myself and Jeremy to you. We have been working as the go between for Victoria and the roster in recent years and if you need any assistance in getting the best from the troops then just speak to myself...or Jeremy...or Sean...Sean? SEAN!

 

Sean McFly: Whu...what...yeh what he said...

 

The whole family just looked at Sean. I kinda felt sorry for him, in all reality he could be headlining SWF right now, not stuck in a meeting he has no real business being involved in...

 

I mean c'mon he nailed the bosses daughter and now he's gettng input into the company...I have nevvvver heard that before

 

Dan Stone: I think thats all for now Seth, if you make sure that you're at the TV show next week for your chance to meet the roster then from there we can take it how we like.

 

Myself: Uh yeh cheers Mr St...Dan. I'll make sure I'm about. I'll let myself out shall I.

All 5 nodded in one. Seriously it was cool. I stood up taking away my booklet and proceeded to read the pages upon pages of information I was given.

 

The most that stood out to me was how I wouldn't be allowed to bring anyone in without a standard at the basic wrestling moves and stamina (Both at D Grade), No wrestler seen as bigger than a big heavyweight would be allowed in and no former Mixed Martial Arts talent would be allowed on the roster.

 

Admittedly a few workers now out of the question, but the think tank is still in overdrive.

 

 

Seth Thomas

[Bosox]

Nice I will be following this cause I love me some NOTBPW. It's my favorite promotion by far and with Steve DeColt there, it's money!

[angeldelayette]

Enjoying the build up so far. This could definitely be one to watch here in these early goings.

[SWF Fan]

Friday, Week 3, December, 2009

 

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Jeremy Stone: Why don't I show you around then aye?

 

This place is awesome. Simply the first words that came into my head when I walked through the hallowed doors. I had entered...

 

The House Of Stone

 

The House Of Stone

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Canada

 

This place was everything ever talked about, ever witnessed in the magizines, ever talked about in wrestling venues across Canada. The House Of Stone, the prinicipal in wrestling training...and I was finally stepping foot into it.

 

Jeremy seemed a nice enough bloke, a huge presence backstage and he would always be a big part of North Of The Border for as long as he wanted to be.

 

He led me through a hallway filled with trophies from the boys amateur wrestling days, pieces of wrestling history just scattered along the walls and cupboards, everything neatly positioned with full view to see. He then took me through to the kitchen where a number of young gentlemen were sat eating what looked to be pure meat as a snack. Even diet was controlled here, I could see why they had so many amazing names graduate from here. Jeremy's mother was stood at the kitchen cooker making up more food as Jeremy positioned himself in front of the trainee's.

 

Jeremy Stone: Seth, these are some of the latest trainees at the House Of Stone, we have a number of people stay with us during their training if they have come from a fair distance away.

 

I just nodded. You could see the proudness in Jeremy's eyes, that he was apart of such a great thing.

 

Jeremy Stone: Seth anything to say to the students?

 

Myself: Umm.....yeh just one thing, this man is the best in the business I pointed at Jeremy listen to everything he says, one day you may get to work with me because of his help.

 

Jeremy nodded his head and slapped me on the back almost to give me a nudge as to move on. We kept moving down towards the basement, the control room of The House Of Stone. As we opened a door and made our way down the steps Jeremy pointed towards the room where a man was seen running backwards and forwards against the ring ropes getting almost exhausted but still continuing.

 

Jeremy Stone: See that man in the ring...you see him? I nodded his name is Damian Cargill but you probably will know him as The Natural...

 

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Myself: He is pretty impressive my friend.

 

We stood and watched for a moment at the pure stamina of Cargill in one of his workouts before his next class. He was the assistant trainer at the House a student himself and wanted to show the best he could for the company he worked for and cherished.

 

Jeremy Stone: Damian! C'mon over here I have someone for you to meet. Ryan moved slowly over looking exhausted as he could be. This is Seth Thomas, he's taking over from Vicky in January.

 

The Natural: So this is the man aye? He shook my hand as he checked out how I looked Well good luck buddy, with the momentum we have its going to take a powerful person to keep the wheels aligned...Fancy a training session?

 

Hmm...a chance to show Jeremy Stone what I could do in the ring, perfect. I cautiously stepped between the ropes as Jeremy began barking out orders of moves and reversals to which myself and Damian just seemed to click with at every moment. Possible storylines maybe? It could happen, The Natural was looking to break through the glass ceiling that is the Stone connection. Being here was sure enough gonna do that.

 

After about 10 minutes, exhausted I stepped out the ring and sat down on the ring edge taking in some heavy breaths.

 

Jeremy Stone: from what I could tell looking over at The Natural he looks tired...better get him training some more before we put him in a ring aye? I heard Damian laugh as Jeremy got down to my level Impressive Seth, takes a lot to survive the House Of Stone...you seemed like you would of fit right in.

 

How I wanted to thank him for that one moment, however my phone began to suddenly start ringing. Lifting myself off the ring and over to where my phone was I tried to take in some breaths before speaking.

 

Myself: He...hello...

 

The voice on the other end sounded so historic I knew instantly who it was as he uttered his first word.

 

Dan Stone Sr: Seth, It's Dan senior, was hoping I could see you at some point tomorrow, along with Jeremy. I know you're at the house tonight looking round at the training....that could explain why I can still hear you breathing so heavy.

 

Woops

 

Dan Stone Sr: Anyhow Seth, if I leave you the address can you make sure you'll meet me there 10am tomorrow?

 

Myself: Yeh sure.

 

And it was when Dan mentioned where the address was that I realized what it was all about...

[SWF Fan]

Will be following as I did a NOTBPW in 2008 that you commented on and I think its about time I return the favor.

 

TakerNGN74

 

Nice I will be following this cause I love me some NOTBPW. It's my favorite promotion by far and with Steve DeColt there, it's money!

 

Enjoying the build up so far. This could definitely be one to watch here in these early goings.

 

Thanks people Yeh theres a lot more for me to do before Monday, like getting all the popularity stuff sorted for each wrestler and then finish up what I believe is the last 3 parts of the background story.

 

You've seen the dojo, theres a bit more for you too see yet

[Jingo]

Very interesting backstory i'll be reading for sure .. NOTBPW is a promotion that i've always found interesting and with the addition of Steve DeColt its jumped up even more in my eyes.

[SWF Fan]

Very interesting backstory i'll be reading for sure .. NOTBPW is a promotion that i've always found interesting and with the addition of Steve DeColt its jumped up even more in my eyes.

 

Awesome And you can safely assume that DeColt will not be the only name being brought in to the fold when this starts up

 

I'm writing the next part up now however I have a feeling I may wait until tomorrow to post it so I can work it some more and mess about with my photobucket account getting everything set up

[jhd1]

Great start. Looking forward to reading a couple of these diaries from the beginning for a change! So, are you planning on running this from the demo and continuing or waiting until the full release?

[SWF Fan]

Great start. Looking forward to reading a couple of these diaries from the beginning for a change! So, are you planning on running this from the demo and continuing or waiting until the full release?

 

The backstory should be done by say...Monday So I'll be running the proper diary from the full version and not the demo

[SWF Fan]

Saturday, Week 3, December, 2009

 

“So what do you think Seth?”

 

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I didn’t have a hope of speaking, shock and awe just pumped through my body as I began to look around; this was home; my real home; now their home.

 

Situated in the middle was an already set up ring, 4 sided with red and white ropes. The black apron on the ring showed the initials ‘NOTBPW’ and something was certain for this company....soon enough North Of The Border wouldn’t be enough.

 

I stared at the space around the ring. Quite easily the biggest place I’d been in during my whole career a shudder went down my neck; tingling throughout my body...We had entered the Border House.

 

The Border House

NOTBPW Arena

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Canada

 

Jeremy began to walk from behind me; this was also his first time of seeing what had been accomplished. Dan had brought the commercial warehouse back in July with the intention of making it fit for usage in 2010. Outside the complex was a 1500 place parking area as well as a merchandise shop for the company. Over $250,000 had been spent on the whole space itself, but it was all worth it. I had Jeremy begin to speak and decided to pay attention.

 

Jeremy Stone: It’s everything you ever wanted Dad.

 

Dan Stone Sr: That it is son, we finally have an outlet for the company to put on the best shows we can. It’s only a matter of time before The Border House itself has the reputation that North Of The Border does.

I still stood looking shocked at the size of the place and staring bluntly at the ring. In just 2 weeks I would’ve competed in that ring, in front of everyone. My dreams fulfilled. Dan continued to talk to Jeremy; I didn’t take in much, talk of ticket prices increasing so that we could pay off the whole building in no time and make a profit again. He turned to me making my body shock into life and take in what he said.

 

Dan Stone: So we have five thousand two hundred seats in here. We know we are currently running at about four thousand for an event but we improve with every event that goes by. The added room is for the added fans we look to bring in.

 

I nodded and thought of something smart to say.

 

Myself: So, with this building, does this mean we won’t be looking to go out of the country at all?

Dan laughed a little before adjusting around with his wrists.

 

Dan Stone Sr: We will, eventually, but for the time being we need to get a firm hold of Canada. There is talk of TV networks in the US looking for our company as well as Mexico; same for the Pay Per Views. It’s all a matter of time. But cracking America...is finally an option.

 

 

 

I saw a small smile appear on Jeremy’s face. At times I felt bad for the Stone boys. They were never out of Canada despite being some of the best of all time. For the considerable future they had written contracts here too. But what would happen when they ran out, would they stay? Would they leave? Jeremy’s approaching retirement it seems but he always seems like he could go for another ten years. Dan Senior began to walk ahead as it left me stood with Jeremy all alone, in the Border House. One question had always been on my mind. It was time to ask it, now more than ever.

 

Myself: Jeremy....Whatever happened with Ed to make him leave for the US?

 

Jeremy just looked down for a minute, he looked quite taken aback with the question. But he managed to answer quite easily, never looking at me though as he did so.

 

Jeremy Stone: He got too wild, he got left to make his own decisions and he did. Now he’s doing what he wants, we do what we want.

Jeremy began to walk ahead of me, still not looking back. I felt I had to delve deeper.

 

Myself: Really though, sending out someone as wild as him on his own, was that really the best choice?

 

Jeremy finally turned to me, he just sighed.

 

Jeremy Stone: At the time it was, now...all I want is my brother here. He has the potential to be better than all of us. Me, Duane, Dan...even Dad in his day. If we could just get him back, he would become an icon with the skills to become a great, not whittling away his life in the undercard of a promotion ran by a man helping his own buddies out. That’s the way it goes though.

 

Jeremy looked quite lost from all of it; one final question had to be said.

 

Myself: And Duane? His reason for leaving?

 

Jeremy looked kinda defensive about it all. Like facing a firing squad with a baseball bat for company. He still answered though.

 

Jeremy Stone: Some people get too big for Canada, prime example is Duane. Dad speaks of him every day. How well he did. How proud he is. Same with Ed, despite what happened there he’s still more proud than any other father I know. Now c’mon Dad will be waiting for us.

 

With that Jeremy continued to walk through to the backstage area of the arena. Looking forward at all times. Through my mind only one thing seemed clear enough at the times, The Stone’s seemed a more broken family than the DeColt’s currently were, for entirely different reasons. One thing was even clearer than that though. Jeremy hadn’t spoken to his brothers for a while properly, he didn’t know the situations.

 

 

 

Catching up to Dan I asked Jeremy to walk ahead so I could have a moment with his father. Jeremy looked quite concerned, after what we spoke about he didn’t want the same with his father. A sixty five year old man couldn’t take it much better than Jeremy did. But I had all my wits about me, as Jeremy walked ahead I turned to Dan.

 

Myself: Dan, it's not everything you could ask for is it?

 

Dan looked at me, the age could be seen in his eyes. Tired almost as he spoke

 

Dan Stone Sr: You’ve spoke to Jeremy I take it?

 

He was a smart one, I’ll give him that.

 

Myself: I have. I let my head drop a little before raising it back up and pulling the hair from my eyes.

 

Dan, you know as well as I do what’s happening in wrestling right now.

 

He looked at me without a clue before a hint of realism took to his face.

 

I’m going to bring them home for you Dan, the House Of Stone is going to be stronger than ever.

 

He looked at me for a moment, a small smile appearing on his face and tears starting to well up his eyes. He took out a tissue from his pocket and rubbed it against his eyes before laughing slightly.

Dan Stone Sr: Ah there going to need to get a cleaner in here, so much dust, I got some...I got it in my eyes.

 

I had to smile at the man, throughout all of it he tried to keep his tough man exterior.

 

Dan Stone Sr: Thankyou...thankyou.

 

And with that we moved forward in our journey. My first real challenge was to pull this off...and I wasn’t even in a job for another week.

 

Seth Thomas

[LearningTree]

I've always danced with the theory in my head that if NOTBPW expanded that there would need to be a name change. The same holds true with perhaps the problem of renaming the Canadian Title to reflect a change in World title status.

 

Bringing back the "wayward" Stones for an inter-family onscreen fued would be very interesting, as well.

[Jaded]

That last post was awesome, I'm really interested to see whether you CAN get them both back, and if so, how good the matches will be with all of the Stones AND DeColt/Bloodstone there as well.

[SWF Fan]

That last post was awesome, I'm really interested to see whether you CAN get them both back, and if so, how good the matches will be with all of the Stones AND DeColt/Bloodstone there as well.

 

Next post is up today Thanks for reading

[SWF Fan]

“You Know I should be in Japan right now yeah?”

 

Monday, Week 4, December, 2009

 

It was gonna be one of those days I think. Two separate meetings, on two different sides of Halifax with two men who didn’t seem at all happy to be there.

 

Dressed in my finest suit and my hair even neatly positioned I had to sell what was going to be achieved if I had any hope at all.

 

Across the table there he sat there, Black open collared shirt and suit trousers. Sipping on a glass of water at the table we were sat he looked disinterested to be back in Halifax.

 

But that was one thing for sure.

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Duane Stone was back in Halifax.

 

Fernando’s Cafe

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Canada

Myself: Yes Duane I know, but that’s far from the point...you’re contract ran out last week and Hammer hasn’t contacted you about coming back in the slightest...

 

Note to self, angry Canadians without jobs....not a great combination.

 

Duane Stone: NOW LISTEN HEAR JACK*SS! I’M ONLY HERE BECAUSE YOU ASKED ME TO BE!

 

Duane stood up and made his way for the exit, realizing I may miss my chance I stood up and began to speak.

 

Myself: Duane....Duane? Can you please sit down...I apologize.

 

Duane sighed and made his way back to the table sitting down on his chair and taking more sips of his water.

 

Myself: Duane, you’re a former Best of the Super Juniors winner but you’re 35 now, how much longer can you really keep up with the young talent they have there today?

 

Duane just looked down, almost like his trousers could give him an answer.

 

Duane: Aye? What about GCG...they have talent of my age over there even now.

 

Myself: You really want to put yourself on a sinking ship...or one that continues to grow.

 

Duane: Why is it you’re trying so hard? To get the family back together? You’re not even in charge yet and already you feel like taking the Stone name...

 

Myself: I’m not trying to take the Stone name Duane, I’m trying to help your father, your brothers, your sister...your company. North Of The Border is on the verge of being huge, you’ve been away far too long in Japan; they miss you, I know they do...I’ve spoke to Jeremy...I’ve spoke to your Dad.

 

Duane just continued to keep his head down. I could tell this was hard for him. He left Canada to make a name for himself, coming back...would it really help him to be here again? He lifted his head and began to speak.

 

Duane Stone: Some people get to big for Canada son, one day you will realize that. Hell I could go to the US and take TCW or SWF...USPW. Why would I come back here...other than for my family?

 

What a question to answer, I had to get my head into gear and my business brain fully flowing.

 

Myself: Well, how can I put it...do you really want to end up like Edd? Languishing in the lower card not moving anywhere just to pick up a little extra money? You’re one of the best in the world...is that what is really needed?

 

Duane Stone: Have you spoken to Edd? I’m guessing you know his contract is up as well...

 

I just nodded. A meeting with Edd was planned for later.

 

Myself: I need to see him after this meeting.

 

Duane Stone: You’re flying to Hollywood?

 

WHAT! Stone was meant to be in Halifax right now at the Hotel I booked for him. I know he felt uncomfortable about being here with his family but really!?!

 

Myself: Apparently not...looks like he bailed before I could even speak.

 

Duane stood up himself. He began to put some notes on the table to pay for the meal beforehand.

 

Duane Stone: I’m sorry as well Seth. There’s just too much I could do, creating a legacy away from the family...

 

Myself: Interrupting Away from your friends?

 

Duane Stone: You could say that. But North Of The Border doesn’t need me, hell it doesn’t even need Edd really...

 

Duane walked towards the door and opened it not looking back. I stood up at the table trying to get my voice as loud as possible without creating a scene.

 

Myself: You say you’re not needed Duane, but is that because you’re worried you can be overshadowed. Sure go to a place like TCW or SWF...take Edd with you. Will you two ever properly be happy? Knowing you left what could be the real chance to make your legacies? At least stay till Wednesday, come see the show, I know the family would want to see you.

 

Duane continued to hold the door open.

 

Duane Stone: I can’t Seth. I have to catch a plane; I have things that have to be done.

 

And with that he left Fernando’s. Well looks like I’m two down on the grand scale of things aye. What’s even better is I wonder if I can be fired before I’m even hired, not delivering on promises aye...great.

 

Seth Thomas

[Jaded]

Dammit, I wanted you to get them both... although maybe that WOULD have been too easy. I still live in hope that you'll bring them in eventually.

[angeldelayette]

Enjoying the backstory so far, SWF Fan. Hopefully the House of Stone will be complete once again before Dan retires.

[SWF Fan]

I stood there, frozen, flat footed and barely breathing.

 

A rabble of eyes stared over me, looking up and down, some looking impressed, some looking bemused, I must of been younger than near the whole roster sat before me, I must be a rookie in everyone’s eyes.

 

Yet here I was; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The final week of 2009, the final week of my ‘freedom’

 

Wednesday, Week 4, December, 2009

 

Backstage at NOTBPW Championship Wrestling

Halifax, Nova Scotia,

Canada

 

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Dan Senior and Victoria took the lead. They had expected everyone to be there after the show. It was one of those rare occasions where the roster was made to stay until after the final match. Well I say one of those rare occasions...soon enough that’ll all be different.

 

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The whole roster sat down on chairs, positioned against walls, all in normal, everyday clothes. Hell even Dark Angel was ‘unpainted’ Canadian Dragon however kept his mask on. He knew there would still be fans outside after, best to keep in character I guess.

 

Dan Senior just looked over to his sons who turned to the rest of the troops almost as a moment of silence was about to be called, looking round I saw everyone become tight lipped. Notable alliances had been created amongst the room as well. Omar, Harlem and R.K. were sat together, The Natural and Owen Love were giving tips to Erik Strong and Flash; The Stone Brothers sat with Sean McFly beside them and The Fighting Irish around them, almost as if they were hoping for some influence, some way. Irish and Omar Brown were the notable wrestlers that still weren’t underwritten deals of the few that remained. Maybe it was for the best, if we could get a place to give them some extra work they can only really improve.

 

As Dan Senior’s voice boomed, the whole room listened.

 

Dan Stone Sr: Right, everyone knows why you’ve been called here today. Starting next week there will be a new man in power of the booking of North Of The Border...

 

A voice from the rabble interrupted

 

“You Call That A Man? He looks younger than me and I’ve still got a spring in my step!”

 

The whole locker room turned to see one Lord James King sat on a chair smirking smugly to himself. Nobody laughed at the joke but him, kinda sad really. Dan tried to continue.

 

Dan Stone Sr: Very good King; Ladies and gentlemen I would like to introduce you to the new head booker of the company, Seth Thomas

 

I just stood and slightly nodded my head to them. Rumbles around the room began to start, whispers of ‘who is he?’ and ‘this is a joke?’ began to circulate in increasing numbers until a familiar voice came to the rescue.

 

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Sean McFly: Welcome Seth, I know you’ll fit right in at home here. I’ve heard of your work down in Calgary and I have no doubts you will be the bes...well second best booker North Of The Border has ever had.

 

This now. This was the Sean McFly I had heard about, the locker room leader, the champion of people, freely speaking what he believes. I saw Victoria give him a small smile, I knew she was on my side in some ways.

 

Victoria Stone: That’s right, Mr Thomas will take over on January 1st and I will be taking a less hectic schedule approach to the company for the time being. Now any serious questions for Mr Thomas?

 

She looked straight at King who went to put his hand up then decided against it. Employment must be high on his list of priorities...smart man. A rough voice came out through the crowd circulating over from the area of Hayes, Haynes and Omar. I could see Omar’s mouth moving, so I’ll take a shot in the dark it was him speaking over the rabble.

 

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Omar Brown: What about us champs? The guys that made it here already? You got plans to just turf us out and bring in fresh blood...make you look a little bit older.

 

I went to answer but was cut off by Dan.

 

Dan Stone Sr: Let me answer that for you. The people in front of us now will have a job with North Of The Border for the considerable future at the very least. Admittedly new talent will be coming in, as with every year but this doesn’t mean you people here now are going...

 

Victoria Stone: Exactly. We look to expand in 2010 and move around a lot more. TV deals and PPV deals in the US and Mexico are what we are looking to achieve. To show rivals at CGC why we are the best in Canada and always have been, always will be.

 

*COUGH*

 

The whole locker room turned. Right at the back of the room, there he sat. The reason for all the cause and excitement in Canada right now. Lounging around on his chair, title belt on his shoulder. He slowly moved upwards noticing the crowd of people staring.

 

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Steve DeColt: Flu Season, couldn’t be helped...great timing though.

 

What really was going through DeColt’s head on the whole issue? I mean he left his home for someone else’s, the more talented brother that was ousted as he got overlooked for the ownership. One day I would have to sit down and chat with him, until then I think the best option would be to regain control.

 

Myself: Dan, Victoria...if I may?

 

They nodded. I continued.

 

Myself: A few things are going to change around here from January. The company will be taking a more determined approach to a lot of things. We will be introducing more storylines and segments into shows, giving the fans a reason to tune in, a reason to watch all of it. Those of you that can talk the talk will be given the chance, those that can’t...well let’s just say a few new arrivals will be helping you with that.

 

You will be expected to stay for the full length of the show and be here three hours before hand. I say this because it gives us a chance to really go over everything that will be in the show that night sufficiently.

 

The whole room echoed with a groan of a few people. Not a great choice maybe? Or could I save it.

 

However after speaking to an accountant about the cost of the new arena and the next part, we have been able to determine that all ticket prices will be increased by $4 as a way of putting in extra money for you all to be able to get the benefits of Arena Catering, a masseuse and a chiropractor all at the new Border House.

 

As with most companies all smoking, drug taking and alcohol consumption backstage will result in a fine. We want you all in tip top health for the show and for your lives, so please take that into consideration.

 

Finally we have managed to set up a deal with some local hotels in Halifax that will offer discount to you for whenever you wish to travel here for shows. Don’t like travelling, start packing up and finding a house people.

 

It got a laugh, something was going right.

 

As Victoria said, we are expanding markets and with this means more wrestlers, more opportunities and more gold. We will be introducing two new titles in two weeks after the pay per view. Aimed more at the lower card we hope to add some more competition in the ranks. Any questions?

 

A booming voice bellowed out over the locker room as everyone turned towards the door.

 

"YEH! Are We Late?"

 

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Steve DeColt: Wow...and people said this meeting was gonna be boring as well.

 

I saw Steve lie back on his chair next to Johnny both smiling at what had been said...only one thought could go through my head...

 

OH....S*IT