USPW: The Great American Spectacle!

sebsplex · February 22, 2011

Wow, I completely overshot this one on the forum as I'd never consciously have connected USPW and you, E-V. Now that I have stumbled upon it, I'm reading up and enjoying how you're setting up your scene (the press conference, early characterization of Sam Strong, etc). This'll be an interesting change of pace for you. As I've said before, however long the ride lasts, I'll climb on, enjoy it and spit out some throughts along the way. It's funny you should mention obsessions however, because I suspect I'm on the verge of going back to mine. Anyway, predictions...

Alicia Strong vs. Belle Bryden vs. Cherry Bomb

No point in giving CB what she believes she's entitled to right away.

Anger vs. Nicky Champion

The bright white hope of USPW... Anger gets a dose of lay-down duty.

Peter Valentine vs. ?????

Could be anyone, but since Valentine has a belt, I'm going for this as a set-up and that would work best if Valentine doesn't go over straight away.

Chris Caulfield vs. Giant Redwood

Timber!

Enygma vs. Tyson Baine

Tie... with Baine looking every bit a monster.

QFresh · February 22, 2011

Alicia Strong vs. Belle Bryden vs. Cherry Bomb

Anger vs. Nicky Champion

Peter Valentine vs. ?????

Chris Caulfield vs. Giant Redwood

Enygma vs. Tyson Baine

Eisen-verse · February 24, 2011

Wow, I completely overshot this one on the forum as I'd never consciously have connected USPW and you, E-V. Now that I have stumbled upon it, I'm reading up and enjoying how you're setting up your scene (the press conference, early characterization of Sam Strong, etc). This'll be an interesting change of pace for you. As I've said before, however long the ride lasts, I'll climb on, enjoy it and spit out some throughts along the way. It's funny you should mention obsessions however, because I suspect I'm on the verge of going back to mine. Anyway, predictions...

To be honest, I didn't see myself as a USPW guy for quite some time; however, became so once I found myself growing tired of the previous styles I have already booked. Plus, when you look at the roster, how could you NOT fall in love with USPW? From top to bottom, I really feel like USPW has the best 'brand'. While I'm not a huge Americana fan, although proud of my country, the overall old-school, classic rock, tough-as-nails, larger than life, mentality just really intrigues me.

That said, It's great to know that you'll be on board, Sebs. As I've said before in other projects, you're a writer's dream. You always have great insight (whether pro or constructive) and continuously show that you really dive into reading most all shows; leaving your insight about what landed and what did not. I, honestly, really appreciate you coming along for the ride; especially given the high quality of work that you generate yourself. You're a great writer; so, it's great to hear from someone of such caliber & attention to detail.

This marks the '24 hour warning' period.

I only have one segment left to write, and some small layout additions to put together; so, I expect to have everything late Thursday night/Friday morning (CST time).

All in all, I'm really excited to get this up and running!

Eisen-verse · February 25, 2011

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Episode #1

Wednesday, 1st week of January 2010

Huntsville Fairgrounds (South East)

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Danny Jillefski:

What will the new year bring to USPW? That’s the question on all of our minds as we stand before the dawn of a great transition. Hello ladies and gentlemen, as you may already know, my name is Danny Jillefski and alongside me is none other than the controversial, Shane Sneer!

[shane says nothing; just snarls into the camera in an annoyed fashion]

Danny Jillefski:

Boy do we have a great show for you tonight! 2009 was a great ride but 2010 is already proving to be more smash-mouth than ever before! In our main event, the beloved USPW World Champion himself, Enygma, will finally go toe-to-toe with a man whose done nothing but viciously attack him for the past few months in Tyson Baine. When Push comes to shove, can the mysterious masked man find a way to overcome his ‘demon’? It’s an altercation I can’t wait to see…

Shane Sneer:

Also, in a blatant attempt to float his own mountainous ego, Sam Strong will deliver his so-called “State of the USPW” address here tonight on “American Wrestling”. Let me save you the wait, this place has become a trash-bag in a matter of a few weeks.

[sneer appears grumpy; Danny tries to move on]

Danny Jillefski:

This and much-much-more… Tonight… on USPW “American Wrestling”!

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Sam Strong

… Hyped Announcement …

[An American-flag inspired image of Sam Strong is projected across the screen in which to inform the viewing public that tonight’s episode of “American Wrestling” will house the annual event known as the
”State of the USPW”
address. Much like the sitting American president will do so to his nation, Sam Strong will step before the UPSW masses tonight; touching upon a number of newsworthy situations currently entangled within the company. With this in mind, and the simple fact that Sam Strong’s image is being shown, the crowd is heard roaring in a celebratory fashion; excited for such a grand event to take place.]

Grade: B+

Danny Jillfeski:

That’s right ladies and gentlemen, our fearless leader himself, Sam Strong, will address the ‘USPW Nation’ here tonight on “American Wrestling”; giving his annual ‘State of the USPW’! It’s bound to be one profound event!

Shane Sneer:

Profound? Are you an idiot?

[snarls]

Just 2 days ago, I was wrongfully removed from my administrative post and now you’re saying that tonight’s ‘State of the USPW’ is going to be a profound event?

[shakes his head; slams his fist forcibly on the table before him]

This is ridiculous… I will NOT stand for this!

Danny Jillfeski:

You may not have to, though, Shane. There’s a chance that tonight’s address could touch upon what’s next for you! In the end, it might not all be that bad…

Shane Sneer:

[Looks to Danny with brewing rage]

Not that bad? Not that bad? Sam Strong has done everything in his power to strip me of my dignity. Tonight, I’m going to see to it that I reclaim my pride… that I STICK IT to that overgrown guerilla!

[Obviously enraged]

What’s the state of the USPW? It’s falling apart Strong… and you have NO ONE to blame but yourself!

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Alicia Strong vs. Belle Bryden vs.

[#1 Contender Match: USPW Women’s Championship]

The opening match of 2010 kicks off in a hotly contested fashion as three lovely, yet potentially lethal, ladies square off in a match based upon opportunity; to be declared as the #1 contender to the USPW Women’s Championship held by Raven Robinson. Their exchange is rather coiled, often intertwining as all three look to find a potential ‘whole’ in the action, as it all seems to be speeding toward a challenged end; ultra-competitive in nature. In the end, that’s exactly what comes to happen. While Alicia aggressively flings Belle over her head, bridging her body upon impact in which to attempt a northern lights Suplex pinfall, Cherry Bomb is shown exploding from the canvas herself; laying, seconds ago, as if she had been ‘knocked out’ previously. With her body unaware of what was coming her way, Strong is unable to, well, stay strong in her pinfall attempt; falling victim to a standing senton splash in the process. The shock of the impact, as well as the abrupt expulsion of her entire air supply, gives enough room for Cherry Bomb to quickly pick up the victory following a speedy roll-up of her own.

Cherry Bomb defeats Alicia Strong, and Belle Bryden, after pinning Alicia Strong following a Standing Senton Splash. Cherry Bomb is the new #1 contender to the USPW Women’s Championship.
Grade: D+

[The sound of a headset being dropped on the commentary table is heard; off camera]

Shane Sneer:

Perfect; this gal, Cherry Bomb, is absolutely perfect.

[snarls; nods his head in approval]

These nimrods out here, and those mindless punks in the back, were probably pullin’ for Sammy’s little girl but let the truth be known… Cherry Bomb is the new #1 contender!

[Pauses; watches on as his commentary partner, Danny Jillefski, enters the ring with a mic in hand.]

Shane Sneer:

Just goes to show ‘ya, Money can buy you a wrestling company, can even purchase some prestige, but, when it’s all said and done, it can’t force talent into anyone. Sam Strong did everything he could, placed Alicia in every school he could, but she simply can’t cut it. Cherry Bomb, on the other hand, is the beacon of pure greatness. Now, we only have to wait a little longer to finally have a Women’s Champion we can be proud of!

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Danny Jillefski and Cherry Bomb

… Post-match interview …

[As the closing bell chimes for the final time, we witness Danny Jillefski climbing into the squared circle with a USPW branded microphone in hand; leaving his post at the announcing table for a brief second. Shortly after entering the ring, Jillefski engages the new #1 contender to the Women’s Championship, the ‘combustible’, Cherry Bomb; hoping to gain a few words from the victorious competitor.]

[All in all, there appears to be an obvious contrast between Danny and Cherry Bomb’s demeanors; Danny being that of a well-oiled machine as a professional while Cherry Bomb seems to be entrenched within a documented state of psychosis.]

Danny Jillefski:
First and foremost, congratulations on the victory, Cherry Bomb; you are now the NEW #1 Contender to the Women’s Championship. How does that make you feel?

[Obviously enraged, as always, Cherry Bomb forcibly snatches the microphone from Danny’s hand; literally growling at him off-mic in the process. While this may signal a mental break in most, such practice has become common with the Bomber.]

Cherry Bomb:
How does that make me feel?
[Grows with fury]
How does that make me feel? I’ll tell you how it makes me feel, Danny…
[slight pause; fiery in her demeanor]
I was wrongfully pushed aside for the busty bimbos in back; told that it would be my time, again, sometime in the future. For days, weeks, and even months, I stood around trusting that the USPW officials would eventually make good on their promise… I was wrong. I was DEAD-WRONG!

[Cherry Bomb aggressively yells in Danny’s face; a fact that pushes the USPW’s announcer to back-peddle slightly in fear.]

Cherry Bomb:
I won’t EVER make that mistake again. Do you understand, Danny? Do you REALLY understand the plight of the outsider?

[Cherry Bomb continues to get into Danny’s face; forcing him to move backward more-and-more in the process.]

Cherry Bomb:
Now, as the new #1 Contender, no one can hold me back; push me aside!
[Pauses; starts to smirk devilishly again]
I want Raven Robinson here… Tonight!

[The crowd pops lightly at the idea of seeing Raven Robinson vs. Cherry Bomb; most likely for the reason that they’d like to see Raven floor the psychotic Cherry Bomb in the process.]

Cherry Bomb:
I don’t want to wait… No longer will I wait… I WANT RAVEN!!!!

[With that, Cherry Bomb throws Danny’s microphone, which she forcibly stole from him, clear out of the squared circle in a defiant fashion; furthering an underlying ‘mind-game’ with Danny in the process (one that appears to be working well). For a split second, she fiercely stares upon the USPW’s announcer; obviously leaving him in an uncomfortable state. With that said; however, with time, such a scenario finally breaks as Cherry Bomb is shown aggressively stomping her way out of the ringside area. Meanwhile, attempting to regain any sense of masculinity, Danny fixes his tie while stretching his neck to the side; still working through what had just happened moments ago.]

Grade: C

Shane Sneer:

Someone check Danny for a wet-spot…

[slight chuckle; uncharacteristic of Sneer]

Let’s hope the USPW officials have half of a brain to accept Cherry Bomb’s request for a Women’s title match here tonight. Those nimrods in the back think they can put on a great show? If so, put your practice where your mouth is… Sign it! Make it official! Show the world that you’re not afraid to do the ‘smart’ thing! We’ll all be watching… waiting… for your call…

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Anger vs. Nicky Champion

In the ultimate, never-ending, tale of the dastardly versus the golden-boy, Anger and Nicky Champion wage a battle based around a basic cat-and-mouse game. Anger, the larger and more vicious of the two, does his best to eventually beat Nicky to the canvas in an thoughtless fashion. Meanwhile, in response, the heroic Champion finds small windows of opportunity in which to come firing back; riling up the USPW fan-base in the process. In the end, in what can only be described as a super-human-like second wave, the heralded “Hawkeye” explodes to the forefront; sending Anger reeling as it’s pretty obvious that his oppressive control is starting to slip drastically. Staggering, and somewhat delirious following a running forearm shiver, Anger walks right into Nicky’s final blow, “The Hawkeye Hammer” (Piledriver); which sends the USPW masses into a state of unwavering euphoria.

Nicky Champion defeats Anger in 7:38 via a “Hawkeye Hammer” (Piledriver).
Grade: D+

Danny Jillefski:

Nicky Champion! What a victory!

[Pauses; looks over at Shane Sneer who is obviously unhappy]

I’m sure this one has to sting a-little for you, Shane.

Shane Sneer:

I call for a re-match! 9 out of 10 times, Anger would wipe the floor with his mangie mop!

[shakes his head; mad]

Plus, that incompetent referee, Baby Jamie, should have disqualified Champion at the end! It’s obvious, Nicky had to have stowed away a weapon in his hands; there’s no other way!

Danny Jillefski:

Whatever makes you sleep easier at night, Shane…

Shane Sneer:

I DEMAND A RE-MATCH! THIS

CANNOT

STAND!

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Cherry Bomb and Raven Robinson

… USPW Officials make it, well, official …

[shortly following Nicky Champion’s victory over the ‘Ancient Demon’ himself, a fact that has driven Shane Sneer into somewhat of a tizzy, we are presented an image of Cherry Bomb and the USPW Women’s Champion, Raven Robinson, upon the screen. While the visual display doesn’t last long, it does bring to light that the USPW officials have granted Cherry Bomb the title shot she called for tonight. As expected, such a sight generates a moderate pop from the excitable USPW fanbase; only seconds away from a title match on “American Wrestling”.]

Grade: D

Danny Jillefski:

It appears that the USPW officials have granted Cherry Bomb her Women’s Championship opportunity for tonight! We’re only…

[Looks down at his watch]

a few minutes away from that impromptu match-up. Wow, Shane, tonight is shaping up to be a crazy affair!

Shane Sneer:

Congratulations…

[He says sarcastically]

you actually made a coherent decision for once, Strong. This is a no-brainer. Cherry Bomb tore through 2 other competitors to gain this opportunity; that give her the right to cash this in at any time!

Danny Jillefski:

While true, it still takes the USPW officials to make it possible…

Shane Sneer:

[Agitated; snarling]

We don’t need them to do anything! They’re just a bunch of incompetent, egocentric, buffoons looking to float their own self-worth in the process! ‘Granting’ Cherry Bomb this match was less about them making a ‘great decision’ and more about those nimrods ACTUALLY listening to the REAL voices of the USPW!

Danny Jillefski:

That’s a topic for another moment as we’re about to get this Women’s Championship match underway! The Champ, the lovely, Raven Robinson… the Challenger, the dubious, and vicious, Cherry Bomb! This is bound to be an instant classic, ladies and gentlemen!!

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Raven Robinson © vs.

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Straight away, Cherry Bomb is treated like absolute scum; a fact that’s furthered by the truth that she stands across from one of the most beloved competitors of the Women’s Division, Raven Robinson. With this tone obviously roaring in the background, the challenger quickly engages the Champion; doing her best to overwhelm her opponent in the process. Sadly, for the “Explosive” Cherry Bomb, even the most inspired sense of rage can often spiral a wrestler out of control; making it impossible to defeat one whose focused attack, almost always, trumps pure aggression. With a string of low-impact springboard leaps, Raven looks as if momentum is firmly in her corner. Her immense beauty is only overcome by the infectious ‘cool’ that comes with her quasi-rebellious tone; feeling much like a beautiful ‘dark angel’ all together. In the end, the beloved off-beat Champion eventually loses steam; falling victim to the very chaotic commotion that typically makes-or-breaks Cherry Bomb’s ability to win.

As Raven Robinson dives from the top rope, again attempting a low-impact top-rope closeline, Cherry Bomb is able to regain her composure; breaking free from her staggering nature in which to land a heavy kick to the descending Raven’s stomach. From there, in a thunderous fashion, Cherry Bomb is seen executing her signature move; under the same name as her in-ring persona “Cherry Bomb” (Sit-down powerbomb). Within seconds, as the USPW faithful boo like crazy at the infamous sight, Cherry Bomb is declared as the victor; making her the new USPW Women’s Champion in the process. With Baby Jamie holding her arm high in the air as the triumphant victor, being verbally pelted by a chorus of boo’s that are certainly overwhelming in nature, the “Explosive” Cherry Bomb stands in the center of the ring; the Women’s Championship lazily draped over her right shoulder as she smirks in a dubious fashion.

Cherry Bomb wins the Women’s Championship in 10:12 after executing her signature “Cherry Bomb” (Sit-down powerbomb) upon Raven Robinson.
Grade: C-

Shane Sneer:

Ding-Dong the witch is ‘dead’!

[smirks; coldly]

The USPW FINALLY has a women’s champion that we can be proud of; the “Explosive”, and down-right nasty, Cherry Bomb!

Danny Jillefski:

I can’t believe it… It one night… Cherry Bomb has literally defeated the entire Women’s Division in USPW.

[shocked; shaking his head]

I’ve never seen one person dominate this much; man or women.

Shane Sneer:

She’s a goddess; a fiery competitor with all the tools to dominate USPW for years to come!

[smirks; again]

I must have her…

[Pauses; a ‘light’ goes on in his head]

She would be a great addition to ‘the Corporation’…

Danny Jillefski:

She reeks of that “Sneer Corporation” stench.

[shakes his head; annoyed]

She’d fit in pretty easily; and that’s not a compliment to either of you…

Shane Sneer:

I don’t need compliments from others; I make my own…

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Peter Valentine ©

… Open Challenge …

[We return from a short commercial break to see a zoomed in shot of the National Champion himself, Peter “The Greatest of All-Time” Valentine, standing within the center of the ring. As one would expect, this image is met with a hefty wave of boos; however, such a fact doesn’t seem to faze the muscle-bound powerhouse all that much; instead, projecting a stern sense of confidence to his stance much like a Greek Adonis.]

[As the momentous wave of boos start to slowly dissipate, Valentine finally breaks from his statuesque demeanor; raising a black microphone to his mouth in the process.]

Peter Valentine:
I’m bored.
[Pauses as the crowd boos once again]
I’ve crushed countless challengers that I can’t even recall their names anymore.
[Pauses; crowd boos]
One-by-one, they’ve lined up and one-by-one I’ve knocked ‘em all down. It wasn’t even that hard; really. You see, when you’re “the Greatest of All-Time”…
[Pauses; crowd boos even louder]
you come to a place where you’ve done everything, beat everyone, and made history so many times that it starts to lose meaning. It’s the pitfall of being as legendary as I am…

[The crowd boos once again; showering Valentine with a continuous streak of unrivaled hatred. Despite all of this, Valentine continues to stand tall within the squared circle; obviously unaffected by anything said, or done, by others.]

Peter Valentine:
That’s why I’ve decided to ‘give back’ to the wrestling community. Starting tonight, your beloved National Champion, will be taking on any, and all, comers.
[Heavy booing is heard; rejecting ‘beloved’]
If you think you have what it takes to challenge the Champ then stumble your way down to this very ring; show the world that you belong with the ICONS of this sport.
[Pauses]
Just remember… Many have fallen before you.
[stares into the camera]
There’s a good chance that you’ll become just another victim…
[Pauses; then turns to look at the entrance-way]
So, who will it be? Who is brave enough to stand before a True… Legend?

[With that, Peter Valentine drops the microphone to his side; staring upon the entrance-way much like an arrogant warrior would. As the USPW National Championship gleams upon his monstrous shoulder, the momentary silence is quickly replaced by the prideful sounds of his challenger’s theme music.]

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Captain USA

… Taking the bait …

[The Huntsville Fairgrounds erupts with excitement as
overtakes the surrounding area like an infectious disease. With a gigantic American Flag in his hands, waving it too-and-fro like a truly proud mad-man, the adored Captain storms the ringside area with a momentous wave of support at his back. As expected, Peter Valentine doesn’t appear to be all that amused though. Instead, the National Champion has already passed along his prized gold to Baby Jamie; wrenching his wrist tape as he seems ready for battle.]

[in the end, as Captain USA continues to over-extend his entrance, celebrating religiously with the greatest symbol of this country swaying above his head, there stands this overwhelming longing for Captain USA to not only win the USPW National Championship but to also put Peter Valentine in his place at the same time.]

Grade: D

Danny Jillefski:

GO GET ‘EM CAPTAIN!

Shane Sneer:

Are you kidding me? Captain USA doesn’t even deserve to be in the same RING as Peter Valentine. This man is an Icon, a true great of this sport, and you really think that Captain USA, of all men, has a shot at unseating him?

[shakes his head in disbelief]

He isn’t the “Greatest of All-Time” for no reason…

Danny Jillefski:

You must live in the same dream world that Valentine does…

Shane Sneer:

If that’s reality then yes…

Danny Jillefski:

[ignoring Sneer; too excited]

I can’t believe this!! Make it happen, Captain; bring some honor back to the National Championship!

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Peter Valentine © vs.

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The overjoyed USPW crowd showers Captain USA with a response fit for an Icon; chanting “USA” frantically as if his opponent, Valentine, was a body-crushing Russian boxer hell-bent on personally destroying the United States alone. That said, as one can expect, the excited roar quickly transforms into full-on rage as the truly hated, self-declared,
”Greatest of All-Time”
, Peter Valentine stubbornly overtakes the action by brute force. In the end, it doesn’t take long for an epic tsunami of momentum to cement itself in Valentine’s corner; finally bringing the match to an end as the National Champion is shown locking-in his signature “Legend Lock” (Full-Nelson) from behind. Captain USA attempts to fight his captor, aggressively swinging his body around in the process; however, despite all of his wiggling, it’s simply impossible to break. Within a few seconds or so, it’s all said and done; Captain USA is shown yelping-out in a submissive fashion.

Peter Valentine retains the USPW National Championship in 4:04 after defeating Captain USA via a “Legend Lock” (Full Nelson) submission.
Grade: E+

Danny Jillefski:

This has to be disheartening to all of those ‘Young Captain’s’ out there; pulling for their hero, Captain USA…

Shane Sneer:

Good. Those brats need to learn the sad truth about life; you don’t always get what you want. Especially when standing across from

”The Greatest of All-time”!

Danny Jillefski:

How do you sleep at night, Shane? Honestly, hanging upside down? In a metal crypt under the street? I’d really like to know…

Shane Sneer:

[Delivering in a calm, matter of fact, way]

I sleep just fine. It’s you idiots out there who actually think your life means something that should have trouble sleeping.

[Vile smirk]

Winners like myself, and the employees of the “Sneer Corporation”, don’t know what it’s like to face the world as a victim; we grab the reigns and never look back…

Danny Jillefski:

Sometimes, I can’t believe the words that come out of your mouth… It’s astonishing.

Shane Sneer:

Take a pad, and paper, Danny; you’ll learn something useful.

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Raven Robinson, T-Rex + Sheik Mustafa

… One is injured; the other is looking to injure …

[We transition backstage in which to see the former USPW Women’s Champion, Raven Robinson, being helped by a few unnamed company officials as she staggers down the hallway; obviously favoring her back as it seems that she may have been injured during her recent loss to the new champion, Cherry Bomb.]

[in passing, the towering T-Rex aggressively storms past her in a heavy-footed fashion; stopping for a brief second as he extends his neck outward while snarling in Robinson’s face. As one would expect, Robinson jolts backward; wincing in pain as she reacts to T-Rex’s vile outburst.]

[in the end, as his borderline crazy manager, Sheik Mustafa, is heard rambling like a mad man in the background, the man dubbed as “The Jurassic Power” appears to be aggressively storming through the backstage hallway in an angry fashion; focusing his heavy-footed stomp toward the ringside area in the process.]

Grade: C+

Danny Jillefski:

This doesn’t feel right… The “State of the USPW” is only 15 minutes away and it looks like T-Rex is coming to the ringside area!

Shane Sneer:

Quit your blubbering. To be honest, I hope T-Rex crushes Sam Strong; we’ll call it a late Christmas present.

[Evil Grin follows]

Danny Jillefski:

Keep it up, Shane. You may find yourself without a job with that attitude…

Shane Sneer:

Oh really? Keep it up, Danny, and you may have a little visit from “The Sneer Corporation” following tonight’s broadcast. I’d hate to see that car of yours end up with a couple extra… dents…

[Danny gulps slightly; looks down upon the papers before him]

Danny Jillefski:

Can Chris Caulfield survive the wrath another ‘Giant’? Bruce may not be present tonight but it looks like the “Hardcore American” is facing another uphill battle as he takes on a former 3-time USPW World Champion in Giant Redwood! Let’s go to the squared circle for the action!

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Chris Caulfield

vs. Giant Redwood

The obvious size difference leaves the “Hardcore American” appearing more like a David figure; standing before his Goliath. Furthering this notion, the monstrous, Giant Redwood, continually fills the air with the huffs of a predatory animal as he stoically caresses his flaming-red beard in the process. With a playful shrug of his shoulders, withholding a smug smirk upon his face, Caulfield quickly engages his towering behemoth of an opponent; showing that he has absolutely no fear when it comes to standing before anyone.

His trademark fearlessness exudes powerfully from the intensity of his haymaker punches as the Giant before him reels backward almost immediately. While such a scenario would ignite the crowd into a full-on celebration, praising their fearless hero in the process, the sight of his momentous strikes quickly subsides once the limited big-man finally gets ahold of him. From there, for a good 6 minutes or so, Caulfield is thrown around the ring like a glorified ragdoll; slamming violently every which way as his opponent barely moves in the process. Caulfield attempts to even the score on countless occasions; however, often falls flat after a heavy-handed strike or two from the towering Redwood.

In the end, despite being heavily beaten by a much larger man, the “Hardcore American” continues to prove himself to be truly extreme; taking the brunt of Redwood’s assault and yet never giving up. At points, the commentary team is heard practically begging for Caulfield to just ‘stay down’ but no such thing ever comes to pass. Luckily, for Caulfield, he didn’t take their advice.

Drawing closer to the 7 minute mark, the unbreakable extremist finds his defining moment within the throws of a rib-crushing bear hug. As his opponent’s grip begins to loosen, entirely due to Caulfield’s ramped fists to the side of Redwood’s head, the “Hardcore American” quickly springs into action; now freed from Giant Redwood’s arms. Within seconds, it all comes to an end with a quick kick to the stomach in desperation followed by a “Danger Drop” (DDT). The second the impact is made the entire fairgrounds is heard verbally exploding with excitement; showering their beloved unbreakable extremist with a notion that can only be described as: a calming breath after watching their hero get physically destroyed for close to 6 minutes straight. In the end, with his body barely able to withhold his weight, bruised and broken from months of warring with a man 3-4 times his size, the celebrated “Hardcore American” stands as the victor; proving to be a true warrior amongst men.

Chris Caulfield defeats Giant Redwood in 7:09 via a “Danger Drop” (DDT).
Grade: D+

Shane Sneer:

Boring…

Danny Jillefski:

What? Are you blind?

Shane Sneer:

I’ll reiterate it again… Boooriiinnggg…

[shakes his head; annoyed]

Chris Caulfield is as entertaining as bag of rocks. To be honest, a bag of rocks would at least make an interesting noise as it shook around.

Danny Jillefski:

Are you telling me that what you just saw there, the “Hardcore American” pulling himself back up by his boot-straps and overcoming his own injuries to beat Giant Redwood, a man 3 times his size, is ‘boring’?

[sneer looks dead-pan into Danny’s face; with little emotion behind his response]

Shane Sneer:

Did we just watch the same match? That was awful… Just… awful.

Danny Jillefski:

You’re crazy…

Shane Sneer:

At least I know what ‘Good’ wrestling is all about…

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Sam Strong

… “State of the USPW” Address …

[The Huntsville Fairgrounds explodes with a state of frenzied excitement as the USPW owner himself, “The Alpha American”, sternly staggers through the entrance way located at the top of the ramp. With a simple raise of his arm, holding a fist on high in a hardened sense of confidence, Strong storms the ringside area in a heavy-footed fashion; almost stomping in his trademark way. From head-to-toe, the heralded LEGEND projects nothing short of unrivaled strength; not necessarily in a weight-lifting fashion but much like a weathered wall made of bricks laid many decades old.]

[Once in the ring, Sam Strong is seen taking his place behind a large dark blue podium; one that proudly displays the USPW’s logo across the front. In conjunction, in which to create a more ‘grand’ theme, a bright red block of fabric currently blankets the entire canvas area; better simulating something of this nature (that being an Address of this magnitude).]

[Not a man to drag anything out really, at least at this point of his life, Strong sternly shuffles behind said podium; acknowledging the crowd yet again in a celebratory fashion; however, quickly rustling his papers in which to move forward with tonight’s Address. With time, Strong’s music begins to fade in the background; a fact that is met with a powerful response from the USPW masses as they show their love for the long-time ICON. After a short standing ovation, “The Alpha American” confidently interjects; starting the journey of this great, company defining, speech.]

Sam Strong:
To the men and women of USPW, and to the masses who follow us on a weekly basis, tonight, I cannot lie.
[Pauses; looks out to the crowd]
For five years, I have proudly been at the helm of the USPW shield; protecting it, guiding it, bringing us toward a new level of prosperity once thought impossible. Sadly, for some, this is not enough.
[Pauses]
While it may sound troubling, there’s no need to worry. Despite the challenges we face today, USPW can, and will, continue to push forward; paving the way for what will certainly be… the “Golden Era” of United States Pro Wrestling!

[The crowd erupts in response to Strong’s “Golden Era” reference; however, such happiness is only temporary. Within seconds of his last statement, there is a shocking interjection over the Huntsville’s PA system; one that originates back to the USPW’s color commentator, Shane Sneer.]

Shane Sneer:
Enough with these hollow lies, Strong…

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Shane Sneer

… Jaded and Combative …

[The crowd quickly transitions from absolute excitement to utter hatred as the USPW’s controversial commentator stands-up from his post. Removing his head-set in the process, Sneer is seen changing over exclusively to a USPW-branded microphone; shuffling his way away from the commentary table in the process. With a hefty chorus of boos at his back, and an angered boss staring upon him from the ring, Sneer slowly starts to gravitate past the squared circle; staring directly back at Sam Strong as it seems he may be defiantly staggering toward the backstage area.]

Shane Sneer:
A “Golden Era”? You actually think the USPW is on the verge of a “Golden Era”?
[shakes his head; snarling in the process]
You’re even more senile that I had first thought.
[Pauses; angered]
You soiled this company when you decided to wrongfully remove me from my post; I know it, these nimrods know it, and even you, deep down, know the great mistake you made.

[sneer Pauses; continues to walk past the squared circle with a sense of fervor to his every step. Meanwhile, Sam Strong already appears overtly annoyed by being interrupted by Sneer; interjecting rather harshly.]

Sam Strong:
The only mistake I made was not removing you from your post sooner, Shane.
[Crowd pops; Shane is unhappy]
You’re manipulative ways are something of the past here in USPW. From here on out, You are nothing more than another member of the roster…

Shane Sneer:
Is that right? Just another faceless person you can just throw around like a rag-doll, huh?
[shakes his head in anger]
I think not.

[A vicious staredown follows as Shane stops for a second; standing at the base of the ramp leading toward the back. At this moment, the crowd begins to boo once again at the sight of the “Sneer Corporation” standing atop the ramp; silently showing their back-up for their fear-driving leader.]

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Anger, Jumbo Jackson, Danny Rushmore, and Mick Muscles

… Silent back-up …

[With the collection of his menacing allies only a few footsteps away, Sneer grows even more aggressive in his tone.]

Shane Sneer:
You can find yourself a new commentator, Strong.
[Pauses; snarls]
I quit!

[The crowd pops at the sound of his ‘quitting’; however, are somewhat in the dark about what was coming next. Meanwhile, Strong’s demeanor becomes slightly more agitated in nature; turning even more stern in the process.]

Sam Strong:
You know that’s a breach of your contract, Shane. You know what that means…

[shane stares down Sam Strong with a greater sense of fervor; actually exuding his aggression through his breathing now]

Shane Sneer:
Honestly, I don’t really care. You see, Sam, I’m not simply going to walk into the sunset. That’s exactly what you want, right?
[Pauses]
To just remove the problem? Think again. Let this be the declaration of war; a war that will not rest until I have claimed USPW as my own!

[The crowd boos again like crazy as the two men stare eachother down in a heated fashion.]

Sam Strong:
Over my dead body…

[The crowd erupts at such a grand-standing statement; so very ‘bad ass’ in nature.]

Shane Sneer:
That can be arranged…
[Pauses]
Let this be day one… Next week… I promise, there will be more than empty threats.
[Pauses]
Let’s just say, next week, on “American Wrestling”, the “Sneer Corporation” will land the opening shot…
[Vicious smirk follows]
we’ll see how ‘proud’ you are of this company when it’s ripped from your hands!

[With that, as the crowd continues to boo like crazy, Shane Sneer is seen back peddling up the rampway in which to meet up with his brutish faction. Following a brief moment of unspoken unity, the members of the Sneer-led stable exit into the backstage area; leaving a wake of verbal destruction behind them.]

[Attempting to break from what had just happened, Sam does his best to recall his focus; however, obviously not doing that great of a job (a truth brought forward by his high-level of fury resonating from his every move). In the end, just as Sam goes to speak once again… He’s interrupted by another polarizing USPW figure.]

Sam Strong:
Let’s get something straight…

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T-Rex w/ Sheik Mustafa

… Roaring with a demand …

[The chaotic tone of T-Rex’s heavy-metal theme blares over the Huntsville Fairground PA as the USPW masses, again, shower the ringside area with a chorus of boos. While being a monstrous figure, rather gigantic in size, it doesn’t take long for the “Jurassic Power” to physically storm the ringside area; forcibly stepping over the top rope in a traditional big-man fashion. In the end, as Sheik Mustafa continually spouts rabidly in the background, again unable to really make-out what is said, T-Rex aggressively steps nose-to-nose with the USPW’s legendary owner; creating a gigantic aura around their potential state of aggression with one another.]

T-Rex:
T-Rex… want… James… Justice!

[strong pauses for a second before speaking; staring straight into the monster’s eyes in the process.]

Sam Strong:
Boy… You better step out of my face before I do something about it…

T-Rex:
T-REX… SMASH… JAMES… JUSTICE!! GIVE.. HIM… TO… T-REX!!

[Another brief staredown exists with T-Rex appearing as if he’s about to literally explode with fury. Meanwhile, Sam Strong still holds his ground rather defiantly; not giving an inch whatsoever.]

Sam Strong:
Did I stutter?

[Just when it looks like there may be an inadvertent altercation between Strong & Rex, another surprise overtakes the Huntsville Fairgrounds. With the screaming sound of an electric guitar projecting over the PA system, signifying the beginning of
, those jam-packed around the ringside area being to scream like crazy; anticipating the arrival of Justice himself. Within a matter of a few seconds, there he stood at the top of the ramp-way; like the larger-than-life stallion that he is.]

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… Answering the challenge …

[seeing his heated rival at the top of the ramp, T-Rex aggressively spins around; furiously staring upon James Justice in the process. There is an overhanging air of tension circulating as Justice’s theme finally comes to a blazing close; a fact that is followed by the raising of a microphone within his hand.]

James Justice:
You want me, Rex?
[smirks]
You’ve got me…

[The crowd pops loudly]

James Justice:
That is if Strong will put his stamp on it…

[standing like a great, confident, warrior, Justice looks to be unafraid when it comes to the bruising reality that is T-Rex’s wrath.]

Sam Strong:
You boys need to bury this once-and-for-all…
[Pauses]
Kick the snot out of one another and get it out of your systems…
[Pauses]
It’s a done-deal.

[The crowd erupts once again as the camera man frantically pans back and forth between T-Rex and James Justice. The overall environment feels rather grand-in-nature; finally signifying, what everyone believes to be, a defining match between these two bitter rivals.]

James Justice:
I reckon you made the right choice, Strong.
[Looks to T-Rex]
Get yourself ready, Rex, the “Outlaw” is comin’ for you… and when it’s all said and done… Justice will be served!

[With that, James Justice’s theme begins to blare over the PA once again; sending the USPW fanbase into an absolute tizzy. All in all, as we fade to a commercial break, we are force-fed the climactic vision of these two hated rivals staring eacohther down in a vicious fashion; setting up a blow-out match-up sometime on the horizon. With a simple tip of his hat, followed by an arrogant smirk of sorts, Justice slowly exits the ringside area; taking us to break in the process. Meanwhile, Sam Strong looks to be sternly unhappy about his address being ruined by the impending distraction of countless rivals.]

Grade: C+

Danny Jillefski:

Well, you heard it here folks, T-Rex… James Justice… We’re going to have a blow-out match between these two heated rivals! I can’t wait to see this one take place. Honestly, can you imagine what is bound to happen?

[Confusion is heard; silence for a second. In return, the camera man pans out to see that Sam Strong has now sat down at the commentary table; still somewhat irritable all together.]

Danny Jillefski:

ladies and gentlemen… This is a HUGE TREAT! We have Sam Strong, the true LEGEND of this sport, with us! What are you doing here, Sam?

Sam Strong:

Due to Shane’s unprofessional decision to walk out on the American public, I’ll be filling in for the remainder of tonight.

Danny Jillefski:

Wow!! Just in time for the main event! Make sure to meet us on the end of our break, folks, we’re in-store for one amazing event!

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Enygma vs. Tyson Baine

The sold-out Huntsville Fairgrounds is roaring with excitement as both competitors storm the ringside area separately; bringing forth contrasting vibe’s upon their entrance. Tyson Baine, being accompanied by his loud-mouthed manager, yet barely understandable, Sheik Mustafa, appears to be exuding a palpable form of unpredictable aggression; acting out much like a caged animal would once he’s released into the middle of a crowded square. In contrast, our beloved USPW World Champion, Enygma, proudly shuffles toward the squared circle; projecting a sense of confident charisma to his every step. Most obviously, to even the untrained eye, it looks like we’re about to see a momentous battle between two men who couldn’t be farther from one another; much like a vicious bear would match up with a beautiful bald eagle.

The action itself is kind of what you would expect between these two workers: with Tyson Baine controlling most of the match through powerful force; however, always coming to a point where Enygma is able to regain control following a string of crowd-pleasing low-impact, brawling-based, maneuvers. This notion creates a ‘slow build’ mentality as, early on, their altercation feels rather slow from a developing standpoint; inching forward as Baine crushes the USPW World Champion with an array of powerhouse moves that shake the ring afterward.

As the match rounds the 14 minute mark, there’s a feeling that this one is feeling like something ‘special’. In most cases, USPW Main Event’s don’t really last much past 16 minutes max; however, in this case, passing such a minute marker soon there after, the USPW fans appear to understand the magnitude of their elongated battle. Plus, at this point, the overall pace has picked up considerably; with Enygma starting to administer a few ‘desperation’ dives in which to potentially hit ‘jack-pot’ in the process. Meanwhile, growing furious over not being able to keep Enygma down, Tyson Baine looks to be losing control slightly, at least the small sliver of control that he actually possesses, as his demeanor shifts dramatically toward that of an enraged predator looking for the final ‘kill’.

With the action starting to unravel, the final symbol of such depletion comes as Tyson Baine catches Enygma off-guard; landing a devastating shoulder-block upon the USPW Champion as he speeds closer for a closeline of his own. Baine’s sheer size, matched with Engyma’s rather small frame, sends the beloved Champion half-way across the ring; slamming dramatically into a nearby turnbuckle before crashing to the canvas. Fearing the worst, Baby Jamie, the undersized USPW referee, is seen descending upon the fallen Enygma; immediately checking him for consciousness.

This fact further enrages Tyson Baine.

Instead of letting Baby Jamie survey Enygma’s health, Baine quickly grabs the USPW referee from behind; viciously flinging him backward with a bear-hug like throw. With such power roaring within his oversized frame, it doesn’t take much for Tyson to whip Jamie in a violent fashion; a fact that leaves the happy-go-lucky referee with a bit of a headache. That said, regaining his consciousness almost immediately, Jamie is seen calling for the bell from the seat of his pants; holding the back of his head with one hand as he signals to the bell-ringer with the other.

Close to 20 minutes of action and it all comes to a crashing halt due to Tyson Baine’s inability to stay ‘within the lines’. Instead, the bruising behemoth has just screwed himself out a potential win; if only he would have allowed Jamie to actually ‘do his job’ by tending to Enygma’s health. In the end, it’s his own undoing, his own inability to work within the rules, that ruins his chances of walking away with a non-title victory over the USPW World Champion. Shockingly, it doesn’t seem to be phasing Tyson all that much…

Enygma defeats Tyson Baine in 19:15 via a DQ when Baine forcibly threw Baby Jamie out of the way; obstructing his ability to survey Enygma’s consciousness.
Grade: C+

Danny Jillefski:

What a bully! Honestly, this HAS to stop! These two have been going back-and-forth for the last few months and this is EXACTLY what we’ve seen from Tyson Baine from day one! He can’t be trusted; he’s a monster!

Sam Strong:

It’s true, Dan.

[Pauses; watches for a second]

Tyson has overstepped himself for the last time. Putting your hands on a USPW referee is not something I’m going to tolerate. I promise you, and our fans, that this will not go unnoticed!

Danny Jillefski:

Oh no…

[Pauses; watches on in horror]

I don’t think he’s done…

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Tyson Baine and Enygma

... Post-match Attack …

[As Tyson Baine forcibly pulls a semi-conscious Enygma from the canvas, the sold-out masses within the Huntsville Fairgrounds quickly shower the monstrous ‘demon’ with a response fit for only the most hated. At the same time, knowing that nothing good was coming out of this, and fearing for his own health following a violent toss of his own, the USPW referee, Baby Jamie, is seen sliding out of the ring under a nearby bottom rope; still holding the back of his head in the process.]

[For a short second, Enygma does his best to stand his ground; desperately swinging with fists of fury that actually connect across the bruising behemoth’s jaw. With that said; however, such an exciting situation comes to a dramatic halt as Baine is, once again, able to floor the USPW Champion with a thunderous closeline. Again, a giant wave of booing persists; a fact that becomes even greater as Baine viciously floors the USPW World Champion, shortly thereafter, with his signature “Hades Bomb” (Powerbomb). Given the size difference, as you can expect, the maneuver appears rather violent in nature; having his body land rather awkwardly in a thunderous heap.]

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Sam Strong

… Unhappy with Tyson Baine …

[in the end, as Baine is seen stepping away from his victim much like a proud bear would bask in his ‘kill’, there is a tense moment that arises as Sam Strong & the uncontrollable attacker himself, Tyson Baine, lock themselves within an impromptu stare down. Without anything needing to be said, Strong simply looks up at his destructive employee; projecting his trademark piercingly ‘stern’ stare in the process. Meanwhile, in return, with his the Sheik at his back, yelling in a tirade about something we can’t quite make out, Baine is shown staring back upon the heralded USPW owner; growing with intensity as he begins to push the top rope down in a physical display of his fury.]

[This would be the final image we would see at the close of “American Wrestling”; the beginning of a tense ‘war’ that many feel is inevitable.]

Grade: B-

Danny Jillefski:

Ladies and Gentlemen, we apologize for how tonight’s broadcast has ended. While it’s common knowledge that Tyson Baine is an uncontrollable monster of sorts, what he did here tonight is inexcusable. He placed his hands on a referee and then, in turn, assaulted a, potentially, injured man following the end of their match-up. We can only hope, in the future, that this sort of thing does not persist. For the sake of the USPW, and for the sake of our Champion, who now lays motionless in the ring, we will see to it that this will not happen again.

[sam Strong continues to stare down Tyson; and vice-versa]

Danny Jillefski:

With that, tune in next week as all of your favorite USPW superstars return to your TV-sets! There’s even a rumor floating that a ‘Giant’ may invade “American Wrestling” for the first time in weeks…

[Danny smirks; toying with the crowd as it’s pretty obvious who that person is]

Danny Jillefski:

See you next week! Good-night Everybody!

Overall Show Grade:

C

Show Attendance:

5,000

TV Show Rating:

1.02 on the Sports America Network

Quick “American Wrestling” Results
Cherry Bomb defeated Alicia Strong and Belle Bryden via pinfall. (D+)
Nicky Champion defeated Anger via pinfall. (D+)
Cherry Bomb defeats Raven Robinson for the Women’s Championship via pinfall. (C-)
Peter Valentine defeated Captain USA via submission. (E+)
Chris Caulfield defeated Giant Redwood via pinfall. (D+)
Enygma defeated Tyson Baine via DQ. (C+)

20LEgend · February 25, 2011

Really good, really USPW, I can really see the way you are portraying Strong non emore so than the stare off with Tyso Baine which seemed REALLY powerful to me and really made me excited to see where this is going, Sam Strong's character is amazing so far and I was going to say I love the heel commentary of Sneer but he's quit now

but I like to see where this is going really feels like USPW still but I can feel the... IDK I can feel a bit more aggression in this. The Outlaw is cool as hell and I liked the rubbing T-Rex popularity onto Raven, if that is what you meant to do. The Sneer Corp seem like a really, really Strong group and the takeover/ war will be great and I really think they are a great stable with a strong ID (other than Anger something doesn't fit right might seem too old or not enough of a threat but IDK.) And of course Cherry is key-ray-zee

Eisen-verse · February 25, 2011

Really good, really USPW, I can really see the way you are portraying Strong non emore so than the stare off with Tyso Baine which seemed REALLY powerful to me and really made me excited to see where this is going, Sam Strong's character is amazing so far and I was going to say I love the heel commentary of Sneer but he's quit now but I like to see where this is going really feels like USPW still but I can feel the... IDK I can feel a bit more aggression in this. The Outlaw is cool as hell and I liked the rubbing T-Rex popularity onto Raven, if that is what you meant to do. The Sneer Corp seem like a really, really Strong group and the takeover/ war will be great and I really think they are a great stable with a strong ID (other than Anger something doesn't fit right might seem too old or not enough of a threat but IDK.) And of course Cherry is key-ray-zee

Awesome, 20LEgend!

It's great to hear that what I attempted to convey jumped off the screen. I was really careful with everything; making sure that every detail fit the overall image I'm trying to create. It's true, there is some strong aggression; however, it's more in that throwback, old-school, southern, pro wrestling feel. In the end, you can have aggression without it being gritty, hardcore, or too brutal for the viewership that USPW brings in (hence; Tyson's throw of Baby Jamie being an outburst; however, it actually hurt him in the form of a DQ & even pushed Sam Strong to apologize saying that it's not acceptable in his USPW).

All in all, It was amazing to read your response; as it really connected with a lot of the things I was trying to convey (pretty perfectly actually).

I'm super proud of the show and am excited in going forward; so, it's great to know that you felt it was very USPW-esque.

angeldelayette · February 25, 2011

First things first, excellent show E-V! A great way to kick things off USPW-style.

The impromptu women's title match was definitely a great addition. Cherry Bomb is easily one of the more marketable personas. She is one that you can definitely have a lot of fun with when written in.

The Sam Strong address with the interruptions definitely stood out to me as something fun to read and definitely something I'd enjoy watching. I like your characterization of T-Rex in particular. But the Sneer Corporation looks like they are going to be forces to be reckoned with.

The Enygma/Tyson Baine match ended one of the only ways it could end. A great way for Baine to still be the monster heel but also to allow Enygma to pick up the win. I am looking forward to more confrontations between the two.

Overall, a very well-thought-out and planned and executed card.

Eisen-verse · February 26, 2011

First things first, excellent show E-V! A great way to kick things off USPW-style.

Overall, a very well-thought-out and planned and executed card.

Thank you, kindly, Angel! Good to know that I'm doing things right thus far; especially from someone who has such history with USPW.

The impromptu women's title match was definitely a great addition. Cherry Bomb is easily one of the more marketable personas. She is one that you can definitely have a lot of fun with when written in.

Truthfully, I've always wanted to write for Cherry Bomb. Out of everyone in the Cornellverse, she was often the one that I felt most compelled to flesh out. That said, It's going to take some time to really get her character down to a "T" but I'm happy with it thus far. With her personality, and her theme song, now mixed with her being a 2x Women's Champion, I'm excited to move forward with her at the helm.

I went back-and-forth on the Impromptu match; however, in the end, felt that my main goal, for the women's division, was to put the belt on Cherry Bomb. I could have waited it out but, in the end, it was best to add a sense of a 'shock factor' to the opening match of 2010. I didn't want any other title to change hands, and knew that Cherry Bomb was my desired holder, so it was best to just pull the plug right away.

The Sam Strong address with the interruptions definitely stood out to me as something fun to read and definitely something I'd enjoy watching. I like your characterization of T-Rex in particular. But the Sneer Corporation looks like they are going to be forces to be reckoned with.

T-Rex, and the Sneer Corporation, have a lot of opportunity of being major figures going forward. Especially with T-Rex, who I perceive to be a product of USPW, even though he did have a stint in DaVE, is someone that I want to better define the USPW product as a whole. So, there are a lot more front-center situations coming up for him (and the Sneer Corp for that matter; if not more-so for them in the short-term).

The Enygma/Tyson Baine match ended one of the only ways it could end. A great way for Baine to still be the monster heel but also to allow Enygma to pick up the win. I am looking forward to more confrontations between the two.

I also went back-and-forth on the outcome of the main event; however, in the end, felt it was the best way to A) put heat on Baine for being out of control, B) create more reason for Enygma to want to overcome his 'villain', C) to place tension between Baine and Strong, and D) to allow room to introduce a new referee due to Baby Jamie's 'injury'.

I felt weird leaving Enygma looking somewhat weak; holding his own but ultimately being knocked out by Baine. I have often made it a habit to make faces look much weaker than heels, which can be good from time-to-time, but I'm trying, this time around, to make my Main Champion look just as strong as his challengers. In my mind, I have come up with his visualization of Sting when it comes to Enygma & I hope to book him accordingly.

Hashasheen · February 26, 2011

Sweet stuff. I'm a huge fan of Cherry Bomb, so a long angry title reign from her is more than welcome.

As for the Corporation, they evoke memories of both the DiBiase short era with the nWo as well as Skandor Akbar's stable in Texas along with the obvious Corporation from the WWF. They're quite possibly my favorite heel stable in C-verse, simply because they're not built around any one wrestler, but rather the manager. Old-school at its finest.

Eisen-verse · February 26, 2011

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Hashasheen" data-cite="Hashasheen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="30493" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Sweet stuff. I'm a huge fan of Cherry Bomb, so a long angry title reign from her is more than welcome. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm not sure if she'll have a lengthy title reign, at least by the standard of old school reigns (typically close to a year in length) but what I can promise is that she'll be a central figure in the rise of the Women's division in USPW. So, in theory, at this point, she's expected to be front-center for quite some time going forward.</p><p> </p><p> She has that great rebellious nature to her that makes me love writing her segments. Much like the rest of the roster, I can actually visualize how she would talk, move, and carry about her business. So, it becomes more of a relaying of what's in my mind versus trying to 'create' something. In the end, those are the best characters. </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Hashasheen" data-cite="Hashasheen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="30493" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>As for the Corporation, they evoke memories of both the DiBiase short era with the nWo as well as Skandor Akbar's stable in Texas along with the obvious Corporation from the WWF. They're quite possibly my favorite heel stable in C-verse, simply because they're not built around any one wrestler, but rather the manager. Old-school at its finest.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The Sneer Corporation, at least how I believe them to be, and how they may be booked in this project, feel very close to the early nWo feel; not the bloated ending that we saw. In the end, i'm trying to best cultivate how I want Shane Sneer to be written so that his Corporation, the group he is the central figure of, becomes more concrete in nature (much like how Eric Tyler made "All the Kings Men" have a vibe to them simply due to his persona). </p><p> </p><p> We'll see how well it comes out. ha.</p>

Eisen-verse · February 26, 2011

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h461/EV_USPW/Internet/PWO.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align:right;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="30493" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">EXCLUSIVE NEWS</span></strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong>: USPW Women's Division to be re-tooled!</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em>Thursday, First Week of January 2010</em></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> </span></div></div></div></div><span>http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h461/EV_USPW/Belts/USPW_Womens.jpg</span><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><span style="font-size:8px;"><em>USPW Women's Division taking on new life!</em></span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> If this past episode of “American Wrestling” is any example of what to expect under the creative direction of Erik Vincent, then it’s best to believe that the Women’s Division will be given a greater focus moving forward. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> An afterthought in years past, often dubbed as a glorified ‘playground specifically created for Sam Strong’s daughter’, it seems as though a new focus will be interjected into the division; hopefully cultivating a strong brand within the USPW ranks. When asked of such a heightened focus in a recent interview, Mr. Vincent added further depth to the notion through this statement:</span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em>“I sat them [the USPW Women] down just before my first episode and spoke at length about the USPW’s rejuvenated goals for the Women’s Division. They were all informed, Raven Robinson included, about the title change with hopes of igniting a flame under the overall culture of their fraternity. In the end, I made it known that, if they would trust me, I mean, really trust me, then there was no holding them back from becoming household names. From this point on, that’s our focus; to make the Women’s Division stand on it’s own. We want those already here, and those who will join us at a later date, to know that USPW is all about equal opportunity. If they put in the time, the effort, and the determination, then I’ll see to it that I put them in the right places to succeed; both personally and collectively.”</em></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> There are some within Sam Strong’s inner circle that claim that it’s exactly this kind of focus that drove the USPW owner to hire a relative outsider; seeking that “shot in the arm” they’ve desperately been searching for in the last year. Will a re-tooled Women’s Division mean better ratings? That’s to be seen. With that said; however, there appears to already be a major benefit as it’s been said that the backstage morale has lifted quite considerably; citing the redefined focus as a possible culprit. </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> </span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.</span></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div><p></p>

Eisen-verse · February 26, 2011

<p></p><div style="text-align:right;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Friday, First Week of January 2010</strong></span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><em>... "Drama = Ratings" ...</em></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h461/EV_USPW/Wrestlers/ShaneSneer.jpg</span><span>http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h461/EV_USPW/Wrestlers/ErikVincent_alt1.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="font-size:8px;"><em>The crafting of a CIVIL WAR</em></span></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> “Let me get this straight…”</span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><em>He peers over his thick-framed readers in an inquisitive fashion; reading over the notes I had compiled a few days prior. While Shane [sneer] was no longer the headbooker, his masterful understanding of the creative craft was impossible to neglect. Knowing this, he had quickly become my greatest asset moving forward as a budding developer of the USPW landscape. </em></span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> “You want to create a civil war.”</span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><em>Again, while receptive, his tone appears somewhat confused. Understanding this as such, I find myself responding with more of a sales-pitch mentality; knowing that this was exactly the way to ‘win over’ someone in any entertainment-based trade.</em></span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> “Not just any civil war; a heated split that leaves the average USPW viewer on the edge of their seat with one lingering question: </span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><em><strong>Where does your allegiance lie?</strong></em></span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">”</span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><em>I could see that my statement had not cleared anything up; possibly adding more confusion in reality.</em></span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> “This is what I have in mind, Shane. One on side we have the ‘Sneer Corporation’; head-up by a man, yourself, who has grown tired of the typical USPW practice. Your jaded, your mad, and obviously fed-up with how things have evolved. With that as your mantra, you start recruiting the best, and the brightest, of the USPW to ‘join your cause’. In truth, while your character may have some valid points, the overall underlying feeling is that you’re doing this simply out of spite; furthering your own arrogant need to be ‘on-top’."</span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><em>Shane nods; showing the sign that he may be ‘catching on’ with time.</em></span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> “On the other side stands the USPW loyalists. These are the men, and women, who will become synonymous with the company as a whole. By deflecting your call, by siding with Sam Strong, they will become undying heroes in return; potentially defining the company for years to come in the process. In reality, it comes down to this… It gives the company a short-term boost as our viewers wonder ‘who will side with who’; however, also gives us a long-term chance at success; creating wrestlers who are later perceived as USPW loyalists (ie: the wrestlers who come to best define ourselves as a company). It’s a win-win situation, Shane.”</span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><em>A momentary stint of silence follows as he continues to intently review my bullet-notes. In the end, this silence is broken by a slight chuckle; nodding his head in approval. Funny enough, while his in-ring persona is often dubbed as vile, arrogant, and brash, Shane was actually quite enjoyable to work with. It’s true, he can be a little gruff at times, as we all can, but it often comes down to his overwhelming love for this sport. He wants to see things done well; not simply slopped together for no reason.</em></span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> “Have you offered this idea to Sam yet?”</span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><em>While I was the headbooker, I certainly had no room to just make decisions entirely on my own. There is a screening process when working with someone as hands-on as Sam Strong. In the end, you know he means well, wanting to make sure that the company is run in the manner that he wants, but some still perceive it as a limitation. Personally, I don’t. Sam’s proven to be one hell of a leader, and a business man, since he hung up his boots for the corporate office. I respect the man too much to just throw things against a dart-board. If a decision is to be made, I must make sure that everything is squared away perfectly. Then, after that, it must pass his approval process in which to ever be seen on TV the following week.</em></span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> “Not yet. Do you think he’d go for it?”</span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><em>Shane smirks; nodding.</em></span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> “If you sing the same tune as you just did… I don’t think he’ll have the slightest problem with it.”</span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><em>Shane pauses for a second; placing the papers in his hand upon the table below. Continually showing approval through his mannerisms, my confidant, and my mentor, ends our recent conversation with a statement that will, undoubtedly, linger within my mind for quite some time.</em></span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> You’ve got knack for this, Erik. This whole ‘Civil War’ thing could really pay-off in the end.”</span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><em>I exchange in the same smirk; growing with excitement while still holding my same, created, calm demeanor. </em></span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> “Wrestling fans are generally entertainment fans. Give them some drama and they’ll be eating out of your hands…”</span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <hr color="black"></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="30493" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:8px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">What we learned</span></strong></span></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:8px;"><strong>:</strong></span></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:8px;"> In which to capitalize on the brewing tension between Shane Sneer and Sam Strong, a 'Civil War' storyline may overtake the USPW in the near future; given Sam Strong's approval. Such a storyline would pit brother against brother, with the two factions coming down to the 'Sneer Corporation' and the USPW loyalists. Such a situation would be used in which to create a lot of heat around those who 'jump' to Sneer's Corp while also creating wrestlers who in the near future, and long-term, become synonymous with the USPW (defending it's honor against Sneer as the creator of such a company-defining stigma).</span></div></div></div></div></blockquote>

Purple Cowboy · February 26, 2011

Really enjoying this thus far E-v, one of my favorite new dynasties. Really love the look of it too, and everything about that last show flows nicely. KUTGW.

Eisen-verse · February 27, 2011

Really enjoying this thus far E-v, one of my favorite new dynasties. Really love the look of it too, and everything about that last show flows nicely. KUTGW.

Thank you, PW!

It's always great to hear that someone is buying into what you're selling. Honestly, I never thought USPW would be so much fun to craft. The throwback, less violent approach, was something I didn't really know could work for me. In the end, the USPW way has allowed me to focus more on entertainment versus blatant violence.

As for the look, i'm a visual guy. I feel that it helps to tell the story. Good to know that it is thus far!

All in all, thank you for the nod, PW!

sebsplex · February 27, 2011

As for the Corporation, they evoke memories of both the DiBiase short era with the nWo as well as Skandor Akbar's stable in Texas along with the obvious Corporation from the WWF. They're quite possibly my favorite heel stable in C-verse, simply because they're not built around any one wrestler, but rather the manager. Old-school at its finest.

I've always held the Sneer Corporation in similar regard, although the paralels with the WWF Corporation are a little weaker mainly because prior to Strong, Jillefki was the man behind the company, hence Sneer's stable has always been a means to gain unofficial power and influence within USPW (Dibiase without the cash). But yeah, the group are highly flexible with Sneer remaining the nucleus. The focus is on him, allowing for a booker to easily chop and change the make-up of the group.

Anyway E-V, I've read the first show and I can only echo angeldelayette's sentiments on what came across as a really well-written, planned and executed card. Following the press conference, you made it apparent that Cherry Bomb would find her way to the summit of the Women's Division sooner or later and although I predicted a more gradual ascent, having her rush through the division in one night worked really well (along with the impromptu title match). Having read the show yesterday morning, I was going to comment that after such a rise, your Women's Division would either need some restructuring or a renewed focus, but in the meantime you've already covered that in one of your posts.

Obviously your biggest storyline is set to be the brewing civil war. Perfect start I feel with the state of USPW address being crashed, yet Sneer departing having made his point without any punches being thrown. It left a nice sense of lingering menace, like a storm brewing on the horizon. I'm assuming that Sneer's seat at the announcing table is now going to require filling with a more moderate presence... a return for Jim Lou Feebush perhaps? That's just my idle speculation, but yeah this has all the makings of a great overarching storyline.

Oh, and the portrayal of 'the outlaw' James Justice... I approve, big hat and all.

In general though, I loved the basic but broad brushstrokes you've begun painting USPW with. Nuances of the product like making the offence of manhandling a referee being treated as a major deal are really telling with USPW. It takes me back to the days where foreign object use alone would be such a significant occurance that it would exist as the centre of a storyline as opposed to say the more throwaway culture of the SWF where nobody thinks twice if a match ends with the kiss from a steel chair or increasingly elaborate weapon use-age. You've found a good vibe quickly and I'm sure you can stick with it.

Eisen-verse · February 28, 2011

I've always held the Sneer Corporation in similar regard, although the paralels with the WWF Corporation are a little weaker mainly because prior to Strong, Jillefki was the man behind the company, hence Sneer's stable has always been a means to gain unofficial power and influence within USPW (Dibiase without the cash). But yeah, the group are highly flexible with Sneer remaining the nucleus. The focus is on him, allowing for a booker to easily chop and change the make-up of the group.

Exactly. By making Sneer the only 'central figure', there's more room for evolving the Sneer Corp with much greater ease. In this project, as the shows pile up, the group will certainly take on a different look as the menacing faction looks to annex the USPW under their own banner.

Anyway E-V, I've read the first show and I can only echo angeldelayette's sentiments on what came across as a really well-written, planned and executed card. Following the press conference, you made it apparent that Cherry Bomb would find her way to the summit of the Women's Division sooner or later and although I predicted a more gradual ascent, having her rush through the division in one night worked really well (along with the impromptu title match). Having read the show yesterday morning, I was going to comment that after such a rise, your Women's Division would either need some restructuring or a renewed focus, but in the meantime you've already covered that in one of your posts.

It's great to know that my hemming & hawing paid off in the form of feeling well put together. Honestly, I jumped around between many different ideas, focuses, and outcomes; that way it all came across as I wanted. As many know, First shows are notoriously hard to book as you're really trying to set a tone for the overall project. In the end, from what I've heard thus far, I'm happy that there are some who really enjoy my perception of the little company that could; nestled into the South.

As for Cherry Bomb, it was always my focus to get her to this point. At first, I thought it would be best to wait til the PPV; however, this feels more organic to me. Now, going forward, the tables have shifted between her and the rest of the women in USPW; most notably the former champ, Raven Robinson.

Obviously your biggest storyline is set to be the brewing civil war. Perfect start I feel with the state of USPW address being crashed, yet Sneer departing having made his point without any punches being thrown. It left a nice sense of lingering menace, like a storm brewing on the horizon. I'm assuming that Sneer's seat at the announcing table is now going to require filling with a more moderate presence... a return for Jim Lou Feebush perhaps? That's just my idle speculation, but yeah this has all the makings of a great overarching storyline.

The USPW is definitely bringing in a 'new voice' to sit behind the commentary desk. I actually already have one in mind, and have hired them from Free Agency; however, his route behind the table may not be what you expect. In reality, there's a good chance that things may change yet again as we grow closer to the PPV.

As for the 'Civil War' storyline, this is what brought me to USPW in the end. I love the characters, the feel, and the overall classic approach; however, the idea of a 'space race' seemed really intriguing to tell. While my influence may come from what I've seen in real-world wrestling, I plan on trying to put my own spin on the classic storyline. All in all, It should be a great ride from here on out; one filled with many twists, many turns, but all with the hopes of 'one man' coming away with the USPW shield in their grasp.

Oh, and the portrayal of 'the outlaw' James Justice... I approve, big hat and all.

I have to thank jhd1 for this one. He was nice enough to put together a James Justice alt render a few days back. For me, it was hard to think of someone with such a name (James Justice) as NOT being a western-inspired bad ass. He's got a personality to him, not entirely hiding behind his 12-gallon hat, but he certainly will carry the "Outlaw" mentality going forward. Think.... "I'll be your huckleberry" To those who get that reference.

In general though, I loved the basic but broad brushstrokes you've begun painting USPW with. Nuances of the product like making the offence of manhandling a referee being treated as a major deal are really telling with USPW. It takes me back to the days where foreign object use alone would be such a significant occurance that it would exist as the centre of a storyline as opposed to say the more throwaway culture of the SWF where nobody thinks twice if a match ends with the kiss from a steel chair or increasingly elaborate weapon use-age. You've found a good vibe quickly and I'm sure you can stick with it.

This was another thing that brought me to love USPW; the old-time approach to wrestling storytelling. Sure, there will be some newish, more-modern, stuff coming on the tail-end of this all; however, especially at the start, we're looking more at the traditional rules of the 'sport' (Don't worry, though, that's not a subtle hint at the product changing much; it won't really in time). To me, it felt like something like Baine throwing the referee down, an obvious 'foul' against the traditional rules of Wrestling, would bring nothing but a stern response against it all. In reality, you don't act up in Sam Strong's universe.... If you do... You're bound to get a good ole' fashion whoopin!

<hr color="black">NEXT-UP: The next card for "American Wrestling" will be up sometime in the next few days; followed by Erik's 'pitch' to Mr. Strong over the 'Civil War' storyline.

Eisen-verse · February 28, 2011

Saturday, First Week of January 2010

... "Booked as he sees fit" ...

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The big man with a big temper

“You’re the runt bookin’ these days?
[Chuckles to himself; shaking his head in disbelief]
Well, ‘Hollywood’, let’s get one thing straight: I don’t lose. You understand me? You can throw ya’ big words around, give some ‘air-time’ to the nobodies, all you want. At the end of the day, I’m the biggest star in this damn company. Not Bruce. Not James. Not that masked sissy carrying the strap. It’s me, Peter Valentine. Don’t you ever forget that!”

Shane [sneer] had done his best to inform me of Mr. Valentine’s temper. To be honest, I thought it was more of folklore than actual reality. That being said, Peter had done his very best to prove his point; that being that I shouldn’t ever book him to lose.

I may be an outsider but I’m not dumb. I’ve heard the rumblings backstage of their relationship; Strong & Valentine appear to be glued at the hip in some circumstances. Regardless of what he may see in his muscle-bound confidant, it seems as though I’m stuck in quite the conundrum.

Book Peter Valentine as a Wrestling GOD and I’m forced to revamp my long-term creative plans…

Book him as any less and run the risk of being ousted by the big man with an even bigger temper…

Damned if I do; damned if I don’t I guess.

As I intently formulate our next card, stowed away in silence in a darkened changing room, I come to realize that this little scenario with Peter Valentine would most certainly be an ongoing problem; forever tip-toeing around the favored big man as my own USPW fate relied upon his success in a way.

Only a week on the job and I’m already making potential enemies…

Great.

What we learned
:
To better simulate the obvious pull Peter Valentine would have over any booking agent, given his close friendship with Sam Strong, I have edited his contract in which to give him an official 'creative control' clause. This will keep me honest as a USPW booker; as I won't have the opportunity to simply job Valentine out in which to bury him like the joke that we all believe him to be. ha. In the end, I feel this adds to the USPW experience as it best simulates what would happen, in my mind, behind the scenes; as Valentine would most certainly get his way continuously.

Eisen-verse · February 28, 2011

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Episode #2

Wednesday, 2nd week of January 2010

Irvine Hall (Mid South)

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Andre Jones © vs. Darryl Devine

[uSPW Television Championship Match]
The resounding Women’s Championship victory by Cherry Bomb one week ago continues to permeate as Darryl Devine hopes to further the recent trend of USPW Champions losing their gold at the start of 2010. In the end, can the ultra-arrogant pretty boy overcome his championship drought stemming back to 2006; defeating the speedy Jones in the process? – OR – Will Andre “Da Freak” Jones, again, live up to his sensationalized nickname; delivering, yet another, high impact victory over a self-indulged challenger? Regardless of the outcome, one can expect an ‘In your face’ feel to the opening moments of this week’s episode of “American Wrestling”!

Des Davids, Freddie Datsun, and Nicky Champion vs. Anger, Danny Rushmore, and Mick Muscles
A week after their controversial leader abruptly quit the USPW commentary team, citing his distaste with Sam Strong’s egotistical leadership for such a change, the members of the Sneer Corporation look to avenge their snarling head-honcho with a tone-altering victory over three of the more beloved USPW figures today. Can the unofficial threesome of Davids, Datsun, and Champion, coexist in which to falter the Sneer Corp’s rise? – OR – Will the Sneer-led trio crush the competition in the name of their budding revolution of sorts?

Alicia Strong vs. Belle Bryden
Last week, Alicia Strong was only 2 seconds away from becoming the new #1 contender to the USPW Women’s Championship. Her bridged northern lights Suplex put Belle Bryden in the position of being the odd-woman-out; the one who would have granted her such a win due to her inability to fight the pinfall herself. Luckily, for Belle, the fiery Cherry Bomb swooped in and stole the victory from the former Women’s Champion; modifying a roll-up in which to lock Alicia in a losing pinfall of her own. Now, a week later, Alicia Strong looks to prove that Cherry Bomb’s victory was somewhat of a fluke by defeating the very person she was on the verge of doing so last week. Can the manipulative Bryden reverse her fortune; picking up the win while proving herself to be better than the younger Strong? – OR – Can Alicia thrust her name to the top with the likes of the former Champion, Raven Robinson, and the current champion, Cherry Bomb? No matter who wins, you can best be sure that the Women’s title race will become a little more crowded…

CHALLENGE THE GREAT: Peter Valentine © vs. ??????

[uSPW National Championship Match]
Who has what it takes to step into the ring with
”The Greatest of All-Time
? Last week, Captain USA felt that he had what it took; however, soon fell victim to the USPW National Champion following a body-crushing “Legendary Lock” (Full Nelson Submission). Will this week’s challenger have any better luck or will the bruising former bodybuilder take another victim this week? Only time will tell…

Enygma and James Justice vs. Tyson Baine and T-Rex

The monstrous Titans have again formed as one this week on “American Wrestling” under the guidance of their loud-mouth; however, rarely understood, mad-man of a manager, Sheik Mustafa. While their super-human alliance may scare off most, one can expect that their opponents won’t be jittering into their boots. Enygma, the proud USPW Champion, has a bone-to-pick with the brutish Demon who practically induced a career-threatening concussion upon him last week; a fact that drove the USPW landscape into an absolute tizzy as Baine was later seen assaulting a company referee in which to further his assault. Meanwhile, never a stranger to ‘settling a score or two’, “The Outlaw” himself will be paired up with the physically depleted Champion as he looks to finally ‘break the back’ of his Jurassic Behemoth! All in all, with so much carnage hovering lately, one can certainly expect a truly chaotic close to “American Wrestling”!

Also…

The most menacing big-man in Pro Wrestling history will return to the USPW stage; following a short hiatus from injuries suffered at the hands of
Chris Caulfield
last month. What will this towering giant have in-store for his long-time rival? At the very least, it’s highly plausible that
Bruce
has nothing but revenge on his mind…

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"American Wrestling": Episode #2
Andre Jones © vs. Darryl Devine
Des Davids, Freddie Datsun, and Nicky Champion vs. Anger, Danny Rushmore, and Mick Muscles
Alicia Strong vs. Belle Bryden
CHALLENGE THE GREAT: Peter Valentine © vs. ??????
Enygma and James Justice vs. Tyson Baine and T-Rex

20LEgend · February 28, 2011

Andre's got a few more defenses in him yet

Des Davids, Freddie Datsun, and Nicky Champion vs. Anger, Danny Rushmore, and Mick Muscles

Nicky. Champion

Alicia Strong vs. Belle Bryden

No body beat Valentine

Enygma and James Justice vs. Tyson Baine and T-Rex

Madness

Midnightnick · February 28, 2011

Des Davids, Freddie Datsun, and Nicky Champion vs. Anger, Danny Rushmore, and Mick Muscles

Alicia Strong vs. Belle Bryden

Enygma and James Justice vs. Tyson Baine and T-Rex

mikemelling · February 28, 2011

One title change in two weeks is enough; Andre to retain.

Des Davids, Freddie Datsun, and Nicky Champion vs. Anger, Danny Rushmore, and Mick Muscles

The Sneer Corporation needs to look like a threat in the Civil War

Alicia Strong vs. Belle Bryden

Heel Vs Heel almost never works.

Maybe Chris Caulfield? If so, I see Bruce getting involved. Whether it is or not, Valentine will win.

Enygma and James Justice vs. Tyson Baine and T-Rex

You used the DQ victory last week; plus Baine and Rex need to keep their momentum up. I see the more experienced team getting this one.

angeldelayette · February 28, 2011

Andre retains the title. Devine remains in lower card role.

Des Davids, Freddie Datsun, and Nicky Champion vs. Anger, Danny Rushmore, and Mick Muscles

This is a hard one to select. Due to Shane Sneer interference, the Sneer Corporation comes out on top.

Alicia Strong vs. Belle Bryden

Daddy's little girl with a big win.

The Legend of Peter The Great lives on!

Enygma and James Justice vs. Tyson Baine and T-Rex

More experienced team.

Jingo · February 28, 2011

"American Wrestling": Episode #1

Des Davids, Freddie Datsun, and Nicky Champion vs. Anger, Danny Rushmore, and Mick Muscles

Alicia Strong vs. Belle Bryden

Enygma and James Justice vs. Tyson Baine and T-Rex

Emark · March 1, 2011

Des Davids, Freddie Datsun, and Nicky Champion vs. Anger, Danny Rushmore, and Mick Muscles

Alicia Strong vs. Belle Bryden

Enygma and James Justice vs. Tyson Baine and T-Rex

Hashasheen · March 1, 2011

It's not Devine's time, sad as it may sound

Des Davids, Freddie Datsun, and Nicky Champion vs. Anger, Danny Rushmore, and Mick Muscles

Nicky Champion is all well and good, but the first shot of the war goes to the Sneer Corporation. Perhaps a clean win to emphasize it?

Alicia Strong vs. Belle Bryden

Going to go with Bryden. Wanda Fish is the superior athlete, imo.

Turn this into an invitational with freelancers and short-term jobbers. Maybe it'll get over like Cahill's Corner for PS.

Enygma and James Justice vs. Tyson Baine and T-Rex

I'm thinking T-Rex takes the hit.

Thoughts on the Civil War. Long-term, this could establish Nicky Champion as one of USPW's greatest faces ... or one its greatest heels, perhaps? The son he never had, turning on Sam Strong to become the shining jewel of the Sneer Corporation?

...

Nah. That slot is better fit for Peter Valentine, who gets destroyed by Champion the super-face.

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