Pro Wrestling Dynasty

tobin834 · December 28, 2011

PRO WRESTLING DYNASTY

They said that I was stupid. That there was no way that I could make money in the world of professional wrestling. Everyone knew the wrestlers didn't make half the money the promoters did. Much like professional sports franchises where the owner is worth ten times the amount of his highest paid athlete. Same rule applied. Professional wrestling was my drug. And I was addicted.

I stepped out of the University of Central Florida in 2011 with a Bachelors in Entertainment Business. I chose UCF for it's many opportunities in the Orlando area, and in it I found TNA: Impact Wrestling. Using college credit as my “way in”, I interned for them for the last six-months of my college life. After college I was offered a job with TNA as a Publicist. I declined.

I had my resume out everywhere and the truth was nobody was getting back to me. It was funny because the same people who thought I was stupid for trying for an internship at TNA, were the same one who were telling me it was stupid to leave. I knew it wasn't though. As I sat stagnant with an Enterainment Business degree in one of the most tourist friendly cities in the country, I finally came to the realization that nobody was going to call me.

In order to solve my problem I did what any college kid in debt up to his eye-balls would do when faced with not getting the call from the company he wanted to work for. I made my own.

And it was born. I was tired of waiting for the call, so I started my own company. I wasn't exactly sure what I was doing, but I knew that the $50,000 I somehow got on a business loan and a sizable deposit with the bank's help, wouldn't last long. A few shows at best, but I'd have to really do well with them to draw. The other part was contacting the professional wrestlers that I did know that weren't under TNA contract. It wasn't like I had met up with many wrestlers in TNA. The staff stayed one way, the talent the other. A very unorthodox backstage area at TNA. A bit like what I heard WCW was and was one of the main reasons I didn't want to stay.

I sat in the car after coming out of the bank and stared into the empty shopping plaza that it was in. It was there that it all came so real to me. The building I just walked out of was harboring $50,000 in my name for the sake of being used for professional wrestling. Straight out of college. I was realistic though. I didn't think I was going to be Vince McMahon or anything, but I knew I needed to hire some talent immediately to see what I could do to start earning back that $50,000.

This is the story of Travis Thomas, wrestling promoter and business owner of Pro Wrestling Dynasty.

Pro Wrestling Dynasty

OVERVIEW

Pro Wrestling Dynasty is a local professional wrestling company with $50,000 in start-up money. This Dynasty will follow both the backstage drama involved with it's promoter, and the actual product that the fans see. This Dynasty is the inspiration of both the ROH and WWE Phoenix Dynasty's that are so popular on this site. I live off feedback or any opinions you have so please feel free good or bad to tell me what you think. This is my first attempt ever, so may be some growing pains.

Pro Wrestling Dynasty will focus more on a Traditional product, but also include some storylines as well. All members of our roster are taken into consideration the cost associated with each talent on each card, and so this Dynasty will be a little bit more reserved as far as talent is concerned. Our focus of course is to bring in some names from time to time and eventually have a National run years down the road.

ROSTER (<$200)

1 Aden Chambers..150

2 Alex Arion...100

3 Brandon Parker..100

4 Ares..150

5 Bang Bang Pete...100

6 Chasyn Rance...150

7 Hawaiian Lion..150

8 Ryan Taylor..150

9 Brian cage...200

10 Shaun Ricker..100

Willing to Come In

Sean Waltman...1500

Tatanka...900

Apollo...350

Axel Rotton...500

Big Daddy V...1000

Sharkboy...600

Ricky Morton...900

Robert Gibson...800

Shockwave The Robot...300

Terry Taylor...900

A-1...400

Personel

Andrew Thomas, Referee

1. The Formation

I began to call up local guys. A bunch of names I hadn't heard of and I worried that everyone else hadn't either. The good thing was I'd save money on local talent by paying them less then $200 each a show. I'd try and make the business decision to even out the roster and make the main focal points of the roster the ones I could afford at every show.

A lot of guys were willing to work with me. Sean Waltman is still in great shape I thought, but he is also $1500 plus expenses. I couldn't afford him, but think of the pop if I could I thought. Big Daddy V came in at $1000 which was also too much. I expect to draw maybe 15 fans for a long time so I knew I was going to take a major hit in the first year by gaining popularity. I figured I could stand to lose $10,000 the first year. Well, nobody could “afford” to lose that money but I'd have to withstand it. Out of all the guys I couldn't afford though, Shockwave the Robot was only $100 more and was a great comedic wrestler who could actually “Go.”

I decided to not use the more expensive talent and go with the cheaper ones for now. I thought if I could build some storylines that the fans would get behind, maybe it'd be enough to draw more fans in. I took a look at my roster and seen the following:

Aden Chambers, Upper-Midcarder (Heel)

The arrogant heel is most known for winning the Super-8 Tournament and letting EVERYONE know about it. He only works for PWD but it's not out of anything in writing. He is able to take bookings anywhere else and I encourage that. More experience the better.

Alex Arion, Midcard (Heel)

“The Golden Greek” Alex Arion is someone who is known by fans for his Ring of Honor and World Wrestling Entertainment appearances.

Andrew Thomas, Referee (Neutral)

Andrew Thomas is a good referee. He is known for being in TNA and one of the people Travis Thomas friended when he was in TNA during his internship. He brings credibility to the ring as fans sometimes notice him and the wrestler's respect him.

A-One, Upper-Midcarder (Heel)

A-One is a former Bodybuilder who makes sure everyone in the ring knows it. Sometimes posing too much and costing himself victories,but mostly his size and strength come into play and most people don't know how to combat that.

Ares, Upper-Midcarder (Heel)

Ares isn't liked just for simply acting like he's better then American's. He is of Swiss decent and makes sure that everyone knows he ISN'T from America.

Bang Bang Pete, Midcard (face)

Bang Bang Pete is a local wrestler who uses the Cowboy gimmick. He has little experience but is very hungry for the professional wrestling business. He get's his start in PWD.

Brandon Parker, Lower-Midcarder (Heel)

Brandon Parker has been turning heads on the smaller independent scale working for the National Wrestling Alliance. He has yet to break out of the lower ranks with the NWA and joins Pro Wrestling Dynasty likely taking a similar role immediately. It hasn't stopped Parker from telling everyone how wonderful he is.

Brian Cage, Upper-Midcarder (Face)

Brian Cage is a former Florida Championship Wrestling Development talent and has since been released by the WWE from his Developmental contract. Cage has a very bright future in PWD as early on he is one of the brightest talents we got.

Chasyn Rance, Upper-Midcarder (Heel)

Chasyn Rance is an indy wrestler who started in Florida and specifically in Orlando. I met him when I was scouting promotions to do Digital Media work for and before TNA. I was happy with his professional attitude and in-ring work. Chasyn doesn't hesitate to let people know he thinks he is the best one in the building.

Hawaiian Lion, Midcarder (Heel)

Hawaiian Lion is a young technical/brawler who uses cheating most times to win. He is a local talent who also works for NWA with Brandon Parker and a few others on the roster. This is actually how he was introduced to PWD, was through Brandon Parker.

Ryan Taylor, Lower-Midcarder (Face)

Considered one of the up and coming indy wrestlers in the country. Taylor works all over for several promotions. He has been seen in Mexico and in Southern California but has recently been trying to break into the Southeastern part of the country.

Shaun Ricker, Midcarder (Face)

Shaun Ricker is a very new worker who is just getting into the business. 28 years old and someone who enjoys doing the right things, and not cheating. A “hero” gimmick where he tells everyone to never cheat, and to always work your hardest to obtain your goals.

Terry Taylor, Road Agent (Neutral)

Taylor is a consultant for Pro Wrestling Dynasty. As an active wrestler in the 80's, he used the Red Rooster gimmick and often worked backstage more then in the ring. Most recently he was the Director of Talent Relations for TNA and spent some time in Ring of Honor.

I had my talent, the next thing was to schedule an Event. I'd run a show and see how it'd go. If it went well, I'd run another show at the end of the month. I didn't want to jump in too soon and lose all my money immediately. This year was about building a crowd, selling them stories, and hopefully bringing in a name or two at the end of the year. This was January 2012 and this was the perfect time to setup the year long storylines that we'd tell to our viewers.

Texasrangers13 · December 28, 2011

Awesome start, i'll be following.

tobin834 · December 29, 2011

1. The Formation (PWD)

Pro Wrestling Dynasty

OVERVIEW

Pro Wrestling Dynasty is a local professional wrestling company with $50,000 in start-up money. This Dynasty will follow both the backstage drama involved with it's promoter, and the actual product that the fans see. This Dynasty is the inspiration of both the ROH and WWE Phoenix Dynasty's that are so popular on this site. I live off feedback or any opinions you have so please feel free good or bad to tell me what you think. This is my first attempt ever, so may be some growing pains.

Pro Wrestling Dynasty will focus more on a Traditional product, but also include some storylines as well. All members of our roster are taken into consideration the cost associated with each talent on each card, and so this Dynasty will be a little bit more reserved as far as talent is concerned. Our focus of course is to bring in some names from time to time and eventually have a National run years down the road.

ROSTER (<$200)

1 Aden Chambers..150

2 Alex Arion...100

3 Brandon Parker..100

4 Ares..150

5 Bang Bang Pete...100

6 Chasyn Rance...150

7 Hawaiian Lion..150

8 Ryan Taylor..150

9 Brian cage...200

10 Shaun Ricker..100

Willing to Come In

Sean Waltman...1500

Tatanka...900

Apollo...350

Axel Rotton...500

Big Daddy V...1000

Sharkboy...600

Ricky Morton...900

Robert Gibson...800

Shockwave The Robot...300

Terry Taylor...900

A-1...400

Personel

Andrew Thomas, Referee

1. The Formation

I began to call up local guys. A bunch of names I hadn't heard of and I worried that everyone else hadn't either. The good thing was I'd save money on local talent by paying them less then $200 each a show. I'd try and make the business decision to even out the roster and make the main focal points of the roster the ones I could afford at every show.

A lot of guys were willing to work with me. Sean Waltman is still in great shape I thought, but he is also $1500 plus expenses. I couldn't afford him, but think of the pop if I could I thought. Big Daddy V came in at $1000 which was also too much. I expect to draw maybe 15 fans for a long time so I knew I was going to take a major hit in the first year by gaining popularity. I figured I could stand to lose $10,000 the first year. Well, nobody could “afford” to lose that money but I'd have to withstand it. Out of all the guys I couldn't afford though, Shockwave the Robot was only $100 more and was a great comedic wrestler who could actually “Go.”

I decided to not use the more expensive talent and go with the cheaper ones for now. I thought if I could build some storylines that the fans would get behind, maybe it'd be enough to draw more fans in. I took a look at my roster and seen the following:

Aden Chambers, Upper-Midcarder (Heel)

The arrogant heel is most known for winning the Super-8 Tournament and letting EVERYONE know about it. He only works for PWD but it's not out of anything in writing. He is able to take bookings anywhere else and I encourage that. More experience the better.

Alex Arion, Midcard (Heel)

“The Golden Greek” Alex Arion is someone who is known by fans for his Ring of Honor and World Wrestling Entertainment appearances.

Andrew Thomas, Referee (Neutral)

Andrew Thomas is a good referee. He is known for being in TNA and one of the people Travis Thomas friended when he was in TNA during his internship. He brings credibility to the ring as fans sometimes notice him and the wrestler's respect him.

A-One, Upper-Midcarder (Heel)

A-One is a former Bodybuilder who makes sure everyone in the ring knows it. Sometimes posing too much and costing himself victories,but mostly his size and strength come into play and most people don't know how to combat that.

Ares, Upper-Midcarder (Heel)

Ares isn't liked just for simply acting like he's better then American's. He is of Swiss decent and makes sure that everyone knows he ISN'T from America.

Bang Bang Pete, Midcard (face)

Bang Bang Pete is a local wrestler who uses the Cowboy gimmick. He has little experience but is very hungry for the professional wrestling business. He get's his start in PWD.

Brandon Parker, Lower-Midcarder (Heel)

Brandon Parker has been turning heads on the smaller independent scale working for the National Wrestling Alliance. He has yet to break out of the lower ranks with the NWA and joins Pro Wrestling Dynasty likely taking a similar role immediately. It hasn't stopped Parker from telling everyone how wonderful he is.

Brian Cage, Upper-Midcarder (Face)

Brian Cage is a former Florida Championship Wrestling Development talent and has since been released by the WWE from his Developmental contract. Cage has a very bright future in PWD as early on he is one of the brightest talents we got.

Chasyn Rance, Upper-Midcarder (Heel)

Chasyn Rance is an indy wrestler who started in Florida and specifically in Orlando. I met him when I was scouting promotions to do Digital Media work for and before TNA. I was happy with his professional attitude and in-ring work. Chasyn doesn't hesitate to let people know he thinks he is the best one in the building.

Hawaiian Lion, Midcarder (Heel)

Hawaiian Lion is a young technical/brawler who uses cheating most times to win. He is a local talent who also works for NWA with Brandon Parker and a few others on the roster. This is actually how he was introduced to PWD, was through Brandon Parker.

Ryan Taylor, Lower-Midcarder (Face)

Considered one of the up and coming indy wrestlers in the country. Taylor works all over for several promotions. He has been seen in Mexico and in Southern California but has recently been trying to break into the Southeastern part of the country.

Shaun Ricker, Midcarder (Face)

Shaun Ricker is a very new worker who is just getting into the business. 28 years old and someone who enjoys doing the right things, and not cheating. A “hero” gimmick where he tells everyone to never cheat, and to always work your hardest to obtain your goals.

Shockwave the Robot, Upper-Midcarder (Face)

Shockwave is a Dancing Robot gimmick and always appeals to the kids and fans who are looking for a laugh. Always in gimmick, Shockwave actually can “Go” when he is called upon to do so. Most times he tries to get the fans into it.

Terry Taylor, Road Agent (Neutral)

Taylor is a consultant for Pro Wrestling Dynasty. As an active wrestler in the 80's, he used the Red Rooster gimmick and often worked backstage more then in the ring. Most recently he was the Director of Talent Relations for TNA and spent some time in Ring of Honor.

I had my talent, the next thing was to schedule an Event. I'd run a show and see how it'd go. If it went well, I'd run another show at the end of the month. I didn't want to jump in too soon and lose all my money immediately. This year was about building a crowd, selling them stories, and hopefully bringing in a name or two at the end of the year. This was January 2012 and this was the perfect time to setup the year long storylines that we'd tell to our viewers.

tobin834 · December 29, 2011

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tobin834 · December 29, 2011

PWD'S "Stand Up and Fight" Show Number 1

3.STAND UP AND FIGHT

.::OPENING::.

“So what are we going to do about tonight?” I asked to myself as I entered the building. With Ares, Brandon Parker, Brian Cage, Hawaiian Lion, Ryan Taylor and Shaun Ricker all working elsewhere tonight we weren't really sure how to make the card work. Hurdles at every stage is something my Grandfather liked to say, and it would have been a perfect depiction of the professional wrestling world. It didn't matter, we had a show to run. And it was about time to run it.

STAND UP AND FIGHT

Live from the Bourbon Street Night Club

in New Port Richey, Florida

Attendance: 61 people

Welcome everyone to Pro Wrestling Dynasty!!! My name is Travis Thomas and we have three electric matches on tap tonight for you. We'll get to them in a moment. I wanted to take the time to welcome you to the first Pro Wrestling Dynasty show ever!!! (Crowd cheers) It's been a long time coming but we're finally here and ready to present to you some of the best independent wrestling action in the South East. So let's stop the talking and get on with it, welcome everyone to STAND UP AND FIGHT!!

ADEN CHAMBERS vs. A-ONE (F+)

A battle between someone who loves looking at himself in the mirror (A-One), and someone who is full of himself off of his Super-8 tournament win in ECPW in Aden Chambers. Chambers is quite possibly one of indy wrestling's next breakout stars and is very physical and agile. As for A-One, he uses his strength as his biggest asset being a former bodybuilder, he has the most natural strength of anyone in PWD.

BANG BANG PETE vs. ALEX ARION(F-)

Everyone's favorite Cowboy Bang Bang Pete will be in action tonight as well, taking on “The Golden Greek” Alex Arion. Arion of course has competed in other promotions and even got as far as World Wrestling Entertainment until being released. Tonight we have the pleasure of seeing him in action.

CHASYN RANCE vs. SHOCKWAVE THE ROBOT(F+)

Chasyn Rance comes into PWD with a chip on his shoulder. A much debated wrestler with everything going for him. Rance is one of the cockiest athletes on the indy circuit today and he goes up against Shockwave the Robot, a special guest of Pro Wrestling Dynasty tonight. All the kids love Shockwave, but Rance is said to not be ammused at having to work with him tonight. Rance is someone who will go far in this company and Shockwave is someone he considers below him. We'll see tonight.

ALEX ARION V. BANG BANG PETE(F)

The match itself wasn't gelling at all and had no heat behind it as most of the card (as expected). Arion defeated Bang Bang Pete in what some might call a match that was too physical for some fans likings. Bang Bang Pete looked like he was doing better in the performance area, but the match overall suffered. (7:31 via Superkick)

CHASYN RANCE ARRIVES(E-)

Chasyn Rance is seen getting to the Bourbon Street Bar in a Lexus. Immediately behind him is another car that has his bags. He looks into the camera and tells the people that his bags are more deserving then most people's careers in Pro Wrestling Dynasty and they deserved their own ride to the show. He also told people he was coming for the title and warned Brian Cage to stay away from the title hunt. (Cage is another one with Rance who are rumored to be up for the first title match).

A-ONE V. ADEN CHAMBERS(F+)

Aden Chambers showed that he was far more agile then A-One in this match. Another intense matchup that made some fans shake their head in amazement but the overall spots in the match suffered. Aden Chambers rolled A-One's tights up and scored the victory in 8:39. After the match Aden Chambers took the bell from the timekeeper outside, brought it into the ring, and cracked A-One on the small of the back and on the head as well before leaving. He grabbed the microphone and told everyone that this is not competition for him and he needed someone who was worthy of sharing the same ring as him. Aden then rambled about how he won the Super-8 Tournament and how he is much better then anyone in this promotion. It'd seem him and Chasyn Rance would get along just fine.

SHOCKWAVE THE ROBOT V. CHASYN RANCE(F+)

Rance and the Robot battled for the better part of 18 minutes until Rance scored a very quick rollup on Shockwave to score the victory in 19:18. Rance afterwards told the fans in attendance that they'd all get their wish of seeing him be crowned the very first Pro Wrestling Dynasty champion. The fans then booed and showed their major displeasure towards Rance who was seen grinning from ear to ear in typical heel fashion.

A-ONE BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW(E-)

The camera pans backstage to a fuming A-One who is holding his back:

“Aden Chambers? You have some balls boy let me tell you that much. You see it wasn't enough that you rolled up the tights tonight and cheated your way to a victory over me, but then you had to attack my back, MY BACK!! THE ONE THING YOU AND EVERYONE KNOWS IS KILLING ME LATELY, and now YOU want to take advantage of that? This one isn't over by a long shot Chambers, not a long shot!!”

THIS HAS CONCLUDED THE END OF SHOW NUMBER ONE.

Total Talent Budget: $2780.00

Overall Grade: F+

Feedback: There was a general feeling that the promotion should really be offering more storylines to follow, given that it's supposed to focus on the entertainment aspect of wrestling.

BACKSTAGE AT “STAND UP AND FIGHT”

BY TRAVIS THOMAS

If I was being honest, 61 people was about 47 more people then I thought would show up. I was pleased overall. I was happy that our consultant Terry Taylor was here tonight for the first show I've ever booked. Nerve wrecking and I did just about everything right except let Rance call his match in the ring with Shockwave. Taylor said Rance wasn't ready for that and I guess looking back on it I can see what he means.

I was happy with everyone's output. I thought the guys all gave 100% tonight and there are some things we need to do differently, but there are also some things that needed to stay the same.

The level of stress could not be monitored when I found out half my roster wouldn't be here tonight and were booked elsewhere. I found out right after I scheduled the venue, and since we cancelled our first attempted show I didn't want to do it again. The fiasco regarding the first cancelled show was something we'd tried to sweep under the rug but in the back of my mind I knew it couldn't happen again.

The general feedback of our show from our fans was that it “wasn't that bad.” I'm not sure how much of a victory that is for me, but it's something we'll take and build on. We lost approximately $3000 tonight alone and I wasn't sure if it would end. In my mind I had a panic point at about $20,000. I figured we'd need about $20,000 in lost revenue to really start putting together a show that would make money.

I looked at the numbers. $3000 loss on our first show, and by worst case standards that'd stay the same. That would mean we'd throw 7 shows total – 6 more – and we'd be over the $20,000 mark. I also reminded myself that this was using our B-roster which really made me think. Is that good or bad? B-Rated roster means that we didn't have tons of people to market, at the same time the ones we do bring in aren't on WWE television so they won't be huge draws, and they'll cost more.

I sat back in the chair after the bar emptied and everyone went home. I sat there in the dive bar by myself in New Port Richey, Florida and I thought: “Am I crazy for getting into Pro Wrestling?”

Only time would tell.

tobin834 · December 30, 2011

Awesome start, i'll be following.

thanks, inspiration for sure

tobin834 · December 30, 2011

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FIRST NIGHT BUMPS AND BRUISES

As you can see we finally got out logo up. I wasn't concerned with the logo though. I was concerned on losing $3000 on our first show. Part of it was because we're not well known yet. Part of it is because we had to use some guys I normally wouldn't have being our first show. Part of it is the storylines that weren't there or being developed yet because our main guys were working elsewhere.

Such is the life of being one of the rookie promoters in this business. Our first night was a success outside of the financial part of it. We went through the setting up of the ring for the first time, the reserving the truck rental, the venue rental, everything. For that, myself and my crew are better. We just need to stop and think about why we drew 61, and more importantly how to make it more.

I think the show overall went well. My mistake to think Chasyn Rance could call the match in the ring was a mistake on my part – not Chasyn's. I just have to remember he is a young guy still and is developing his craft. Patience is something you need in this business, thick skin is another.

How many people were telling us that we couldn't promote a show out of the Bourbon Street Nightclub? We did, and we drew 61.

I thought to myself if bringing in a name would help. It's at this point I can financially afford to play with the numbers once or twice to see the difference. I began to think of someone to call. Who could be affordable enough for me to spend about $1000 to $1500 on? Then it came to me. Sean Morley was on the independent scene again. Better known in the WWF as Val Venis.

I called Sean and told him of my plan to bring him in. I told him I wanted to use him differently then any other indy promoter ever has and I meant it. Everytime this guy got on the phone with someone they wanted to know the legalities of him using the Val Venis gimmick. Sean wasn't allowed to but did depending on the promoter. I knew I was too green to get his attention using it – and truth be told I didn't want to use it anyway. I thought it was too played out. He needed something fresh.

It was true that I have other offers out to other lines of talent both more known and lesser known then Sean. But I thought Sean was perfect. I couldn't afford to use him every show, but I could afford to put him into spots that would help my talent.

I also meant up with the production team and marketing team. We've went from selling our DVD's at the show, to now releasing all of our content for now on YouTube to help us with our exposure to the public. I wanted to get the word out over this next $20,000 that I knew we were bound to lose. It was inevitable anyway. We were too young and needed a few shows or months in. It was a race against time and I just kept praying we could keep our head afloat.

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tobin834 · December 30, 2011

First Night Bumps and Bruises

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FIRST NIGHT BUMPS AND BRUISES