ZEN - Insert witty eye catching title here.

20LEgend · November 4, 2010

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish using classic Lucha Libre rules

EDIT: found the roster ovrview so changed my prediction

Yoshida · November 4, 2010

Thanks for the kind words everyone, really appreciate it. The results will be up this weekend so feel free to make predictions. The art is almost done and the write up is finished!

Just a few OOC things I wanted to throw out there so everyone knows the direction I am heading and what I have done (plan to do) with the federation.

My ultimate goal is to keep what I feel is a comicbook fell to the federation while manipulating the characters to be a bit more mature and darker (ala Frank Millar and Alan Moore) while still keeping the general characteristics that make them unique. I imagine the federation being something of a 'real life' comic book from the 90s, though try to keep it family friendly.

I really want to keep a flowing story line to the federation, something more along the lines of the big comic events from the past. However, I would like to try and create a storyline with the Kayfabe stuff too. Just because, this is me trying to be honest here, I do not have the skill a lot of the other writers do when it comes to writing interesting backstage owner meetings. It comes off boring, hence my storyline seeds with the 'Youtube' incident in the first post (as well as trying to craft a back story with some of the already established characters).

While I love the comedy/zany aspect of ZEN (and Chikara) my initial plans were to take out all comedy out of the federation. The more I thought about it I like the idea of having a nice dose of interesting crazy antics. So after mulling it over I decided I am going to keep some comedy in the organization, but instead of having it a key feature I am going to modify it to be Medium at this point in time.

I made a few other changes as well, more for the overall aspect of the storyline then anything else..

Increased the starting cash available from 50,000 to 100,000, I did this to fit into the storyline that the player character actually invested into the company and to also give me a little bit of wiggle room considering I want to run a extra monthly show every now and again to help build up the popularity of the company and the workers.

Since in the storyline Halloween Knight and Marice Jackson are good friends with James Avatar I gave them a friendship. Nothing big or over the top there.

Renegotiate with everyone and gave them exclusive pay per appearance with Zen, again nothing huge (this was done in game). Did this just in case I decided to start a war or something later. Which could lead to some interesting story options as well.

Like I said nothing 'too' insane.

While I do not claim to be a master booker or writer, I can guarantee a fairly regularly updated dairy. While shows will be up once a week, mostly due to the fact I have to do the covers, there will be little posts in-between that will help flesh out the universe, characters and just make things interesting. I have looked over all the dairies lately, as well as the forums dedicated to writing, and have a fairly good idea of what to include or dismiss to keep the dairy interesting while still keeping it in line with my over all vision for the company.

Thanks for giving it a look over, whether you became interested or rolled your eyes in disgust. I appreciate it.

-|-Yoshi-|-

P.S. Also feel free to PM me with any ideas of suggestions.

TLLK · November 4, 2010

This is an awesome dynasty. I'm anxiously awaiting every update...I mean, you saw how you helped start an entire ZEN: America/KANZEN Pro thread in the General Discussions forum. So I'll predict every step of the way.

Plus, I WANT THAT FREAKING T-SHIRT!

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

By the roster preview, you're high on this ol' boy. I like him, too. Quick's decent, but he's going down!

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Don't drop the tag belts on the first show. Unless you're me, in my USPW dynasty. Don't do that.

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

New guy's gonna shake the scene up with a new champion. X is the most talented of the pack. That's my guess, anyway.

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish using classic Lucha Libre rules

The F.E.A.R. boys take the first main event.

BHK1978 · November 4, 2010

I know nothing about the Australian C-Verse. However, I shall give this a go.

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish using classic Lucha Libre rules

funkyzafara · November 4, 2010

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish using classic Lucha Libre rules

No title change on first night, etc. etc.

Irish Wolf · November 4, 2010

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish using classic Lucha Libre rules

Dragonmack · November 4, 2010

I will also be following along. This is the most interesting visual presentation of a diary since one of Marcel Fromage's.

-Matches-

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish using classic Lucha Libre rules

smurphy1014 · November 4, 2010

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish using classic Lucha Libre rules

BigM · November 4, 2010

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish using classic Lucha Libre rules

TheEffect · November 4, 2010

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish[ using classic Lucha Libre rules

Yoshida · November 4, 2010

Maybe I should have not given so much away in the roster write-up about Maurice Jackson?? Hmm.

-|- Yoshi -|-

Midnightnick · November 4, 2010

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish using classic Lucha Libre rules

Jingo · November 4, 2010

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish using classic Lucha Libre rules

November 4, 2010

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish using classic Lucha Libre rules

Huntman · November 4, 2010

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish using classic Lucha Libre rules

Yoshida · November 5, 2010

Cover art is inked colored and ready to go. Write up is almost finished, everything looks to be on schedule for tomorrow. And from the looks of the predictions so far, I can honestly say at least one person has won an awesome ZEN original t-shirt.

If anyone wishes to predict between now and then feel free.

Thanks everyone.

-|- Yoshi -|-

jhd1 · November 5, 2010

Looking forward to the show, Yoshi. Normally I give reasons for my picks but having never run a ZEN game (and it being months since the last ZEN diary) I'll have to see a show or two first...

Quick Silver -vs- Maurice Jackson

Super Zero and Vertigo (Da Champs) -vs- Cyanide and Massacre - for the Zen Harmony Belts

Shaolin -(Da Champ) -vs- X-Calibre -vs- Jester -vs- Man o War - for the title of ZEN Conceptual Champion

Necromancer and Halloween Knight -vs- Lone Shark and Devilfish using classic Lucha Libre rules

Yoshida · November 7, 2010

<div style="text-align:center;">ZEN THE DREAMING ZEN THE ART OF WRESTLING DVD 01</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Thedreaming-1.jpg Deep within the bowels of the Zen Temple - Boiler Room http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Necromancer.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Massacre.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/HalloweenKnight.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Cyanide.jpg The camera slowly pans through the maze of rusted pipes. Steam seems to bask the room in an ethereal haze. A single light source from an old yellow light bulb, swings from a chain overhead causing strange shadows to dance over the walls and floor. The soft rattle of the chain mixes with the sound of steam releasing from the pipes, making a twisted ballot of noises dedicated to the dark warriors that have come to plague the Zeniverse. Camera takes us to a shadowed corner where the Godfather of Ghouls, Halloween Knight kneels, his head bowed and his eyes on the feet of a huge man before him. It was impossible to tell who the man is, or what he looks like, as his the hood his wears cast dark shadows over his face. Behind Knight the other members of F.E.A.R are also kneeling in respect. though from the expression in some of their eyes, fear is present as well. 'My Master, The Dreaming is upon us again. What is your bidding.' As always the leader of F.E.A.R, Halloween Knight, speaks in a whisper. 'The Dreaming is a time of hope and change young acolyte. There are many obstacles that need to be taken care of. The Earth knows what we have planned and has sent her warriors to stop us.' Said the hooded figure in a deep voice that echoed throughout the room. 'Lone Shhharrrkk and Devilfissssshhh.' Hissed Halloween Knight. 'Indeed acolyte. Lone Shark, Devilfish and Man o War have been released and are close, I can sense them...' 'They are nothing! I will rip them apart!' screamed Massacre cutting off the hooded man as he spoke, Massacre stands up rage in his eyes, Cyanide's eyes go wide as he tries to keep holding the thick tow chain attached to the huge collar on Massacre's neck. Hoping the beast of F.E.A.R. does not let his unbridled rage get the better of him Cyanide begins to quietly urge him to sit back down. The shadowed man glared down at Massacre, his eyes only visible from the shadows for a moment. 'You need to train your dog better acolyte before he has to be put down.' Massacre quickly fell back down to his knees at hearing this. His Eyes fell downward, though his anger and frustration was evident by his posture. 'The plan as always will be to feed off the fear and hatred of the masses as they watch their heroes fall. With their Chi we will be unstoppable in our mission of turning this mudball into a true Apocalyptic utopia. The Zeniverse titles will help us channel that Chi acolytes. Get them all before the night is over, however possible.' The man turns away not saying another word. 'Yes my master.' the four members of fear voice in unison. Wellington Beach - Midday http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/LoneShark_alt.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Devilfish.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/ManOWar_alt.jpg Slowly he emerges, the favored son of mother earth. The one chosen to protect both the sea and land by her alone. His name is Devilfish, the Master of Mishief. Pausing he looks over the beach, his eyes narrowing as the look off in the direction of the Zen Temple. 'It is time my brother.' Behind him Lone Shark jumps from the waves and moves to his side. The two pose, arms crossed as they look off to the horizon, knowing just over the ridge lays the Zen Temple and their destiny. A few citizens passing by look at the deadly duo, totally confused. They quicken their pace, occasionally looking over their shoulder at the strangely dressed men. 'The F.E.A.R is up to no good mate. Looks like it is time for a royal as...' 'Yes, I know Lone Shark. However this time we will need our brother. Lone Shark sighs, knowing who is talking about. They both look back to the ocean to see the third defender - Man O War making his way out of the ocean. Sadly his entrance is not as awe inspiring. Covered in huge chunks of seaweed he crawls to the beach. Breathing hard he stands but immediately bends over, hands on hips as he tries to take in deep breathes. 'By Neptune's Beard you....you guys....swim fast...' Mon O War. Dusting the sand from his tights he coughs and sputters a bit, trying to clear the water from his wind piper. The whole time Lone Shark and Devilfish merely stare blankly at him in silence. Finally Lone Shark looks to Devilfish and sighs again before walking off mumbling. 'We're screwed.' Nursing Home - Evening http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/CWA.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Jester.jpg A steady cam shot shows a line of elderly people standing next to a small Volkswagen bug. The line leads all the way back into the Nursing home. Outside the car a very anger C-W-A is seen stomping around and screaming. He stops once or twice to kick a bumper, elbow drop the fender, even going as far as to put the tail pipe in a sleeper hold. Sitting atop the car, Jester, the Hardcore Highlight reel, merely stares blankly into the sky. 'HOW DO THEY DO IT! IT JUST DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!' Begins C-W-A. 'THEY ALWAYS SEEM TO BE ABLE TO PUT OVER 50 PEOPLE IN THESE DAMN CARS AT THE CIRCUS!!! ARRGGHH!' Jester ignores the rant, gently rocking his head back and forth as he continues to watch the sky with dead, almost lifeless eyes. 'THIS IS RIDICULOUS!! WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSE TO DO! WE WERE HIRED TO BRING PEOPLE TO THE TEMPLE!!' Jester taps the top of the car, but does nothing more, continuing to stare off. 'YES IT IS A CAR! YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAP THE ROOF YOU GREEN CLAD MORON! UNLESS YOU KNOW HOW WE ARE GONNA FIT ALL THESE PEOP....' C-W-A stops talking as he watches Jester slowly pull out an old rusted meant cleaver. C-W-A smiles and quickly breaks out in a leaping dance cackling like a mad man. Jester finally, and slowly, looks down to his friend. 'There is one simple way to fit them all in here........' Jester's eyes quickly regain their luster as he lets his soft, almost childlike, voice trail off. The Zen Temple Locker Room - Evening Camera set on a mirror, showing nothing else. Slowly a figure rises up from the bottom of the shot to reveal a huge muscled back. The camera zooms out to show a large well built figure in dark green tights. Whoever it is leans forward for a brief second and when he stands again having donned a mask of the same color as his tights. The man turns around to revealing his identity, it is none other then the Green Springboard Machine, X-Calibre. He begins to walk off screen but pauses and looks straight at the camera. Some much for the forth wall. He gives a wink and with a lop sided grin states. http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/xcaliber.jpg 'Get ready for the ride of your life bitches.' LETS GET TO THE SHOW!!! The show opens with huge fireworks going off around the custom built stage as the most popular band in the C-Verse plays live. Not really, a few sparklers around the door frame to the locker room are lit while a CD player set to high blasts out Master of Puppets by Metallica (because for some reason that song is at every indie show in the world). A shaky hand held camera races back and forth in front of the huge crowd of 52 fans, most of them cheering or standing. The camera is rushed ,complete with hand held documentary shaky frame, to the voices of the Zeniverse, The Alex Arturro Experience and Sparky Sparks. Sparky Sparks: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the shortest airing DVD show in television, movie and DVD history! It is ZEN: ART OF WRESTLING DVD NUMBER ONE, THE DREAMING, and we are so glad you purchased this copy.. A.A.E : Or downloaded it illegal, or watched clips of the show on youtube or... Sparky: No matter how you are seeing us we are more then happy about it! You are truly in for an experience like no other! A.A.E: Ya know something son, you are hardly ever right but you right about that! This wrestling show is gonna blow ya mind people! Sparky: Call me son one more time.... Anyway we have a huge card tonight! Some of the... Suddenly Sparky is cut off as the American National Anthem began to play over the speakers. The long time fans of the promotion begin to boo. Like most pack mentality, those new to the show decide to boo as well. Out saunters Ceri Dordevich, totally dressed in her skimpy red, white and blue cheer leading outfit. Though it looks like something worn in one of those Japanese cartoons (anime) considering how short her tight fitting t-shirt and dress were. http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/CeriDordevich.jpg A.A.E: Ya in for a treat guys! Here comes a woman after my own heart! The American Ceri Pie! Boy I could go for a piece of tha.. Sparky: AHEM! We are sorry folks this was not schedule on the card. Ceri Dordevich is known for trying to take over the show on occasion to talk endlessly about her client! A.A.E: She can talk to me all night long son! Sparky: Great, she has a mic. Let's take you to the ring folks. Ceri 'All American Ceri Pe' Dordervich stands in the ring. Her hand on her hip and a smug expression on her face as she waits for the jeers and boos to die down. 'You know the faster you sand rednecks shut up, the faster I can introduce the savior of this federation! Oh wait, I forgot you idiots call it the Zeniverse!" she seems to shriek out the last word, a dog in Perth screams in pain as his ear drums explode. More jeers and boos from the cheap heat comment. "As you idiots know, I represent the savior of this pathetic federation. The only man powerful enough, sexy enough, and OH GOD talented enough to do what all those other losers in back cannot! You know what that is? No not entertain you morons and put his body on the line like some kind of comic book,"huge pop,"hero! No! He is here to do the one thing no body has been able to achieve, bring in ratings, which will bring in money! Those Australian hacks in the back couldn't do it so the American Savior will!! Please raise to your feet as I introduce, the one, the only, The American Savior Maurice Jackson!' Sparky: More like American Nightmare. A.A.E. Drink up that Haterade son. The United States National Anthem by the great Jimi Hendrix kicks in and out walks Maurice Jackson. He is grinning widely, showing off his unnaturally white teeth, caps most likely, as the fans are heated. Only 54 or so fans but they are so loud in their dislike of Jackson that they almost drown out the music. Jackson waves to them, all smiles, acting totally unaware of their hatred. Pausing on the ring steps he adjusts his American flag pin attached to his red, white and blue American flag themed blazer. In the ring Ceri cheers, hopping around like an idiot. http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/MauriceJackson.jpg "Ladies and Gentlemen, wait, we are in New Zealand still right Ceri?' She nods her head vigorously in response to him. "Excuse me then, Fatties and Kangaroo Eaters, I have come to save you from the mediocrity you must witness in this federation every night! You see, why you may think it is a good thing to torture yourself visual, I, The American Savior Maurice Jackson, cannot sit by and allow it to continue any longer!" Sparky: I wish someone would save me from his voice! A.E.E: Just like a true prophet, there is always a few people who do not wish to hear the spoken word! Sparky: I think there is only three people here who wants to hear him. You, Ceri and that walking talking ego in the ring! A.E.E: Need a refill on that Haterade? Jackson continues, "Every time I watch this show I feel your pain. A pain so deep it causes your soul to cry out! You do not want to sit here and have to watch a fake sport! A sport that is known as Professional Wrestling! Not only do you have to sit through these dumb gimmicks, oh excuse me, gimmicks are what the wrestlers do when they 'act' out here in the ring. No. You see in America we wrestle for real. There is none of the fake chair shots, a foot stomping on the mat to make it seem like a punch is more powerful then it actually is or, and this is my favorite, people always working the left leg or arm before they throw in a submission! It is an atrocity to you as fans! I am here to change that! I am here to save you!" Jackson raises his arms as the fans boo. Seeming to feed off the heat. That big goofy smile still on his face and Ceri still jumping around next to him like an idiot. Sparky: Does he ever shut up! Just get out of the ring dang it! We have a show planned for these people! A.E.E: Let em talk. No reason to hate the messenger of a truth! Baby Cool Your Jets by Jet Set Satellite plays and out walks Quick Silver. http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/QuickSilver_alt.jpg Making his way past the fans passing out high five and shaking hands, no babies for the fan favorite to kiss, maybe next time. Sparky: it is the Fleet Foot Phenom QUICK SILVER! A.E.E: He's gonna get a beat down he tries to get into that ring. Quick Silver gets into the ring and walks up to the much larger Maurice and snatches the microphone from him. Pop from the crowd while Ceri goes nuts stomping around and screaming, Maurice merely stares, totally unimpressed. 'You want to talk about wrestling being fake or real? Then why don't you and me have a match so I can show you what's real!' says Quick Silver.' Huge explosion from the crowd. A.E.E: Wow...quite the talker... Maurice grins and nods his head. "Fine! Gonna be a quick match though, I have to be on a plane back to the United States of America in about 6 minutes. I have a real wrestling match to attend tonight!' Ref enters, bell rings, match gets underway!</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29431" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/QuickSilver_alt.jpgQUICK SILVER-VS-MAURICE JACKSONhttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/MauriceJackson.jpg Match Overview: Quick Silver started off strong with lots of karate style kicks and trips to get the crowd pumped and on his side. Total fast pace high flying action from Quick Silver. Maurice Jackson looked to be in trouble before he managed to get the upper hand by BLATANTLY giving a low blow in front of the ref (who happens to be partial blind so he did not notice). Then it was total domination from Jackson, going to the ground and pound tactics of a pure brawler. With things looking grim for Quick Silver, Maurice held in a tight headlock (rest hold), Quick Silver manages to work his way around so he was in a hand stand while Jackson struggled to keep the headlock, but to no avail. Quick Silver literally does a back hand spring out of the headlock, Jackson goes for a clothesline, Quick Silver ducks bounces off the rope and hits a flying cross body, however Maurice rolls it through into the American Dream ( Bridging Cobra Clutch) for the tap out win). Match Highlights: With the exception of a really nice fluid drop kick from the drop rope and a few really nice spinning heel kicks from Quick Silver there was no real other highlights in the ring other then the roll up submission. Maurice Jackson, while mainly a brawler, seem to have the crowd booing at everything he did. Was a good show from him. He made the match. WINNER MAURICE JACKSON</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">A.E.E: God Bless America. Sparky: Yea, or cursed us because The American Nightmare... A.E.E: Savior.. Sparky: ...is here in the Zeniverse. ------------------ http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Jester.jpg Jester is seen backstage in the old Boil Room, as always he is in a trance like state, his body gently swaying back and forth. The large man, the leader of fear, stands as always in the shadows. 'So we are in agreement then? You bring me the title after the match tonight? In return I will give you the one thing you seek.' At hearing this Jester seems to break free from his self induced trance and stares at the man. A curt nod is given before he walks away slowly, the far off stare and gently sway returning, his hypnotic state is back in total control. Sparky: What was that out all about? Who was that big man?! A.E.E: I do not know son, but that Jester is one freaky son of a... Sparky: I wonder what that man promised the Extreme Mercenary?! ------------------ Backstage Area http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/LoneShark_alt.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Devilfish.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/ManOWar_alt.jpg The trio of water warriors stand around a strange looking pool. It looks like the thing came straight out of a 1970s pulp science fiction movie. It was covered in strange look dials and diodes along with various colored wires and pipes jutting out at various angles. It bubbles madly, almost over flowing and spilling to the floor. Deep within the pool a soft yellow light burns brightly, casting the trio in it's eerie glow. (Actually it is nothing more then a hot tub with a whole bunch of cool crap glued on to the sides - which anyone can see). 'The sacred pool has shown us what is to come, as it has done since the Earth Mother had chosen us to protect her. What we just seen is disturbing friends, the meeting FEAR had this morning (start of the show) was dire. They plan to take all the titles from the Zeniverse. Which would only make them more powerful, perhaps unstoppable. We must stop them my brothers of the sea.' Says Devilfish. 'Yea Yea Yea. You know something, this whole Sacred Pool thing is great, do not get me wrong, but why does it never show us who is gonna win the world cup...or the lottery numbers?' Asks Lone Shark. 'The sacred mother only shows us what we need to know to defend her.' 'I got ya. Maybe some day the Sacred Mother can show everyone instead of just us. Ya know, like the fans... so we did not have to describe it every time to the fans.' Lone Shark breaks the forth wall looks into the camera. 'Ya know something cool... something...with a budget.' Mon O War shoulders bounce a bit, chuckling and Devilfish tries hard to keep in character. 'My brother Lone Shark, the earth mother is weakened in this state and can only show her warriors these visions. We must get ready. F.E.A.R has the ZEN Master title already so we must stop them from getting the conceptual title or the harmony belts. Mon O War, you must go forth and protect the conceptual championship. Lone Shark and I will go and keep Halloween Knight and Necromancer from causing problems with the Harmony title match.' 'Sounds like a pla...'Lone Shark pauses mid sentence before screaming.. 'MAN O WAR WHAT IN THE SEVEN BLUE HELLS ARE YOU DOING?! The camera pans to Man -o- War who has his mask lifted up a bit to reveal his mouth as he drinks handfuls of water from the pool. 'YOU DO NOT DRINK THE FROM THE POOL OF ENLIGHTENMENT! ' Man O War grins and shrugs. 'Mate, no worries. It taste like hope, the power of the earth mother....' Man O War coughs a bit and shakes his head, instantly frowning..'Guys, I think someone peed in the pool of enlightenment' Lone Shark and Devilfish merely shake their heads and walk off, Lone Shark can be overheard mumbling.. 'We're screwed.' ------------------ Tag Team Match For the ZEN Harmony Titles Champs , The Sky Kings; Vertigo and Super Zero, come out to some mysterious over the top pop techno - huge pop. They play the faces to the fans. The Monsters, Cyanide and Massacre come out to some strange industrial techno (both theme songs sound like they were made last minute on a lap top with a music program). Cyanide leads Massacre into the ring by the chain, the big monster heel pulls and yanks on the chain trying to get at the crowd and the audience. Bell rings, Cyanide drops the chain, match begins... <div style="text-align:center;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29431" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Vertigo.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/SuperZero.jpgSky Kings-VS-The Enemyhttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Massacre.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Cyanide.jpg Match overview - Match starts with Vertigo and Massacre, the match also ends with Vertigo and Massacre. Total brute force domination by the big man, the high flying Vertigo never can get any real offense in, when he does manage to get a hit in the big man just ignores it. Match ends with Massacre hitting the gorilla press slam for the win. Match Highlights - Hardly any. There was a nice spot were Super Zero, fed up with the lopsided match, jumped into the ring and tried to take Massacre down with some nice chops and shin chicks, but the big Massacre merely tossed him outside the ring. </div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote> Sparky: That makes three titles fear has in their possession! The Zen Master title is already held by Halloween Knight and now they have the Harmony titles as well! What the heck is gonna on in this place! This is just ridiculous! A.A.E: Times are changing my friend! The Zeniverse seems to be getting over run by the Dark Side! And I cannot wait!!</div> ------------------ X-Calibre and Man O War are seen backstage, merely staring at one another. The tag team partners are about to face off in a match for the Conceptional title. Finally Man O War breaks the silence.. 'By Neptune's beard mate! What do you not understand! We got ta get the title or FEAR is going ta be able ta take total control! I don't want those scurvy dawgs to have all the power! Ya savvy?' X-Calibre flashed a lop sided grin. 'We are friends mate, but out there in that ring, when the time comes for me to go to work I only have one thing on my mind. Victory, by any means possible. So go tell your swim team that I can promise them that Jester will not get the title for that strange guy in the back. Just cannot promise it will be you who ends up with it.' Man O War sighs and storms off. X-Calibre breaks the fourth wall and gives his trademark wink and catch phrase 'Get ready bitches.' ------------------ Fatal Four Way X-Calibre makes his way to the ring, playing to the fans; stopping to steal a kiss from a good looking lady in the front row. Man-O-War comes racing out, slides into the ring and has a stare down with X-Calibre before posing on the top rope for pictures. Shaolin suddenly slides from under the ring! Ninja'ed!!! He holds up his title, actually he holds up both his hands holding nothing since the title is just that, a title and not a belt. A.E.E:Idiot thinks he has a belt, sheesh. Sparky: Probably because the fans would never vote you into a match for the title. Ya know the conceptual title is based on who the fans love, they can go to <a href="http://www.zenwrestling.com" rel="external nofollow">http://www.zenwrestling.com</a> and vote for who they want in the next match to face the champ. A.E.E: Nice plug for the website ya fu... Sparky: And here comes Jester! Jester slowly moves to the ring, still in a trance like state. With All four men in the ring the match gets underway. <div style="text-align:center;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29431" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Shaolin.jpg-VS-http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Jester.jpg-VS-http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/X-Calibre-1.jpg-VS-http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/ManOWar_alt.jpg Match Overview: As one would expect the three faces instantly go after Jester, who once hit go nuts. Screaming at the top of his lungs he just starts attacking whoever is closest. After that it is controlled chaos as everyone keeps to their strengths in the match. As with most matches there are nice spots where each wrestler has a chance to be in control, dominating the others before it being passed on to someone else. After a solid, if somewhat overbooked match, the ending comes when Jester, who was once again in control took Shaolin up to the top rope for a standing super-plex. However before he manages to execute the move Man-O-War jumps up behind Jester and attempts a belly to back suplex. X-Calibre sees this, races over, gets under Jester, who is still hanging on to Shaolin, and attempts a power bomb - all four moves go off at once! All men are down, but since X-Calibre took hardly any real bump from it he quickly rolls up Man-o-War 1......2.....3! Match Highlights: Nice Spot where Man-O-War flips over the top rope to wipe out all everyone on the outside of the ring, however, everyone catches him and throws him back into the ring. This happens twice, on the third time everyone just moves and he slams into the hard concrete floor. Mid Match, X-Calibre was up against the ropes when Shoalin hits a drop kick that causes X-Calibre to back flip over the top rope. X-Calibre landed on his feet and went back to the fan he kissed earlier to steal another kiss, then to everyone's surprise he walks among the crowd taking pictures with fans and signing autographs before getting back into the match. Shoalin hit Man-O-War with a hip toss, which Man-O-War over sold so badly X-Calibre stepped into the ring and fell down next to him, imitating his over selling, this caused Shoalin to do the same. Jester took advantage of this and hit all three with a nice cross body from the top rope. </div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote></div> Sparky: NEW CHAMPION! NEW CHAMPION! X-CALIBRE IS THE NEW CONCEPTIONAL CHAMPION!!! A.E.E: woooo... yay. Sparky: F.E.A.R does not have all the titles! Yes!! After the match Man-O-War and X-Calbire shake hands. Shoalin bows to X-Calibre and hands him the 'title', which X-Calibre 'takes' smiling, then he vanishes (goes back under the ring). Jester slowly walks to the back, once again in a that strange trance-like state. ------------------ http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Necromancer.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Massacre.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/HalloweenKnight.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Cyanide.jpg In the back the members of F.E.A.R are furious, screaming and yelling at one another. 'We should have never trusted an outsider to get the title for us! Never!' Says Cyanide. 'We need to figure out how to get those ignorant sheep to vote one of us into the match. So we can have one of our own there, some one we know, so we can bring that title to fear.' Necromancer says. 'Complaining will do nothing, we earned the Harmony belts tonight, which brings us one step closer to our goal. Soon we will have all the belts and titles, which will give us all the power.' States Halloween Knight. The four began to chuckle, which builds into the ever classic evil laugh, which stops abruptly as someone's cell phone suddenly begins to ring, the ring tone being twinkle twinkle little star...everyone stares at Massacre who looks down innocently as he reaches into his pocket to answer it. ------------------ Main Event Sparky: Ladies and gentleman, just to give you a quick refresher course. Our main event is going to be using Lucha Libre rules. For those of you who do not know what that means let me give you a quick run down. When outside of the ring the wrestlers have until the count of twenty to get back inside, instead of ten. The match will be best two out of three falls. Unlike real Lucha Libre rules, in the Zeniverse, the competitors have to make a tag to be the legal man. A.E.E: We did that because most of our fans are idiots and could not follow the real rules of the sport. Sparky: Ummm... dude...seriously dissing on the fans....Anyway let's go to the ring as the tag teams make their way down. Devilshark, Fin by Jimi Buffet plays for them (Hahahaha), and the Dark Knights both come to the ring. In house music is used, something that sounds like it came off a CD of Halloween noises for the Dark Knights. The fans are totally excited about seeing the most hated men in Zen face off against the most loved. Sparky: I have been waiting for this match all month! A.E.E; I seriously doubt Devilshark has a chance Sparks, F.E.A.R. is pissed and they are gonna take it out on those two water breathers. Sparky: I doubt it my friend! Alright and here we go.... <div style="text-align:center;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29431" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Devilfish.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/LoneShark_alt.jpgDevilShark-VS-The Dark Knightshttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/HalloweenKnight.jpghttp://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/Necromancer.jpg Match Overview: Match starts out with the standard give and take between Devilfish and Necromancer. Solid old school wrestling, lots of basics are shown to the fans with Devilfish ending up getting the upper hand. After this it is a standard back and forth tagging with Lone Shark. However Necromancer ends up getting in a low blow which allows a tag to Knight. The two work over Lone Shark pretty good with some double team moves, while the ref holds back Devilfish from getting in the ring (so they have more time to beat the hell out of Lone Shark - we all know the drill). After a double team spot Halloween Knight rolls Lone Shark up for the pin. Pin 1 Highlights: Besides the awesome solid clinic they put off the start of the match. Other really notable high spots was included a hurricanrana from Necromancer that threw Lone Shark into a waiting Halloween Knight who did a hurricanrana of his own back to Necromancer who hit a ddt. Also Halloween Knight hit a front flip piledriver, with Necromancer leaping from the top rope and hitting a leg drop - which Knight then used to get the pin. The second pin came quick as a celebrating Halloween Knight did not see Devilfish race into the ring behind him, who hit him with a quick small package pin for the win. A shocked Necromancer and Halloween Knight go to their corner to talk over their plan of attack. As does a recovering Lone Shark and a excited Devilfish. Pin 2 Highlights: Flash pinfall with a small package. Thankfully all four men are young and have good cardio as they go head first into a fast pace match they would make a fan of Lucha Libre shed a tear. Lots of high flying action mixed in perfectly with good technical wrestling. The heels made sure to constantly work Lone Shark's back, playing the fact they were weakening him to set up their double team finisher. Lone Shark sold it like a champ, Devilfish played the worried team mate well. When the hot tag was finally made to Devilfish he ran in and took out the other team with drop kicks and arm drags. Eventually Necromancer once again takes control, works the back of Devilfish as they did Lone Shark, things are looking grim when Devilfish manages to monkey roll to his corner, get a hot tag to Lone Shark who races in and total dominates the other team. Soon a battered Necromancer and Lone Shark are left in the ring. Necromancer starts to come back with some offense, goes for a big hay maker - Shark ducks - hits the Deep End (Stunner) and covers him 1...2.. Halloween Knight rushes in to break up the pin but Devilfish meets him halfway and they both tumble out of the ring..3!! Pin 3 Highlights: Lots of double team action here as well. Perhaps the best spot was not even a double team move. It was when Lone Shark tossed Halloween Knight into the ropes, Knight went to hit a hurricanrana, Lone Shark caught him by the legs, causing Knight to be in the perfect position for a pile driver, a 360 front flip pile driver in the center of the ring! Big pop for the move.</div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote></div> Sparky:They won! Devilfish and Lone Shark won! The crowd erupts as the winners pose up on the top ring posts. Waving mockingly to Necromancer and Halloween Knight as they limp back to the locker room. Sparky:Hell of a match if you ask me Alex. A.E.E: I didn't, but, I have to agree. Those guys all had something to fight for in that match, though this time the Devilshark came out the better team. Sparky: It reminds me of a tim... Lights go off in the Zen Temple - Some strange Heavy Metal explodes over the speakers, reminiscent of Pantera - music stops a deep voice bellows.. 'The Apocalypse has arrived!!' Lights come back on and everyone is looking around confused. Sparky:What was that all about? A.E.E:Some kid playing with the sound system most likely. A hand erupts from under the ring and the giant leader of FEAR rips his way through the wooden frame and mat. http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/YoshidaRequest_jhd.jpg Lone Shark and Devilfish are caught off guard at this giant. The Apocalypse grabs Lone Shark and hits a double underhook power bomb. Devilfish tries to land some punches but they do not phase the monster. Apocalypse grabs Devilfish by the throat and lifts him off the mat, holding him in the air, instead of just going for a normal choke slam, the big man bends his knees low to the ground, jumps into the air and then slams Devilfish to the mat with a Leaping Choke Slam. The crowd looks on, not sure to make of what is happening. Sparky:Who is this man! What is going on! The sound of A.A.E taking off his headset, followed by quickly moving footsteps is heard. Apocalypse stands over the destroyed heroes in the center of the ring. 'The Dreaming is over! Now the Nightmare begins!!!!' http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/genomyoshida/theendofthedreaming.jpg Fade to black</div>

Yoshida · November 7, 2010

Sorry about the lame job on the fonts and page breaks, I am using a laptop and do not have access to photoshop due to the Mac being on the self right now, I know the fonts are terrible. Once the Mac is back up, next week, I will be able to use more interesting fonts and stylized text.

Kind of sleepy so ignore any of the typos or grammar mess ups , please, as I did not proof read this yet.

As always all the art was done by me, with the exception of the awesome renders. The pose of Lone Shark at the end was taken from a pose done by the great Dan Jurgens for the Death of Superman-artwork by me pose by him.

Tried to make things visual and quick when typing it up, hope it did not come across as being too cluttered or over the top.

Sky Kings were gonna win the match but I had a backstage incident with Vertigo, and when I tried to talk with him he blew me off, so I decided to take the belts away from him. Which does make the over all story arc seem more important now.

Set the seeds for a few smaller stories and fleshed out a lot of the character with personalities and 'reasons' for being around. Set some of the stars up for interesting things in the future as well.I kind of like the idea of Maurice playing the fact wrestling is fake anywhere but America while he goes off on some of the tips and tricks of the trade.

Thanks to jhd1 and The Celt for some of the new renders - esp. The Apocalypse render, it is awesome.

Have some plans for X-Calibre that came from writing this up, keep an eye on him. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

No prediction winners this time, I understand it is hard to make pics on the first show............so everyone wins! Will post the prize tomorrow. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Thanks for reading and please leave feedback, thanks!

-|- Yoshi -|-

P.S. I will post the dark matches and the ratings tomorrow. I need to veg out in front of the tube for a bit before sleep right now. THX everyone!

Irish Wolf · November 7, 2010

I thoroughly enjoyed the show it was really entertaining. I like the characterization especially of the oblivious Man o War. Some grammatical errors which made me have to reread a sentence a few times to get the point but I make the same mistakes. I usually have to read my work three or four times before i post and I still make errors. But yeah again great show.

Yoshida · November 7, 2010

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Apupunchau@optonline" data-cite="Apupunchau@optonline" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29431" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I thoroughly enjoyed the show it was really entertaining. I like the characterization especially of the oblivious Man o War. Some grammatical errors which made me have to reread a sentence a few times to get the point but I make the same mistakes. I usually have to read my work three or four times before i post and I still make errors. But yeah again great show.</div></blockquote> Thanks man, appreciate it. Yeah I noticed errors as well, like I said though I did not get a chance to do a proof read, because I am just too lazy right now to be honest, been a long day. I plan to go back and clean it up tomorrow, just wanted to get it out tonight like I promised. Glad you like Man O War, plan to keep using him in that same role so I still have the Chikara influence in the fed. Never knew how hard it would be to actually mix dark comic styled story lines with comedy. Thank You for the feedback. Yoshi

BHK1978 · November 7, 2010

That was great! Loved the first part with the various wrestlers, you see I am not a big match write-up fan and I tend to skim them. Well you did what I love great promos! And I never skim great promos, so yeah great work on your first show.

Yoshida · November 7, 2010

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29431" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>That was great! Loved the first part with the various wrestlers, you see I am not a big match write-up fan and I tend to skim them. Well you did what I love great promos! And I never skim great promos, so yeah great work on your first show.</div></blockquote> Thanks man, really appreciate it. I know there was some grammar eras, but I am sleepy as all heck right now, totally zoning out on the laptop and television. Glad you like the promos as I am more a fan of promos then matches as well (in the dynasties). I threw the first part in there as a way to introduce some characters to the people that do not normally read ZEN. Thanks for sticking around for the first show man. Yoshi

Boltinho · November 7, 2010

This is great stuff.

I normally resist sticking my oar in for first dynasties from new members as they tend to end quite suddenly but this has been such a brilliant start Im sure you'll stick with it. There will be a riot if you dont.

I loved Man o War being knackered. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

20LEgend · November 7, 2010

Top quality stuff the mixture of awesome art and cool promos make this a must read

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