Diary Preview And Questions Thread

[Big Roguey]

For an APW dynasty (i.e. a regional company from Australia that does shows with 2,000 attendees), would you prefer to have popular entrance themes for the wrestlers (which would be unrealistic because promotions at this size will probably only use in-house music, but may add a special feeling to the dynasty and recall value to the workers) or is realism more important to you, meaning such a thing shouldn't be used because it would destroy the immersion? Or do you not care about entrance themes at all?

 

I've already found themes for all my workers, but I'm not a hundred percent sure whether I should really use them (because of the reasons stated above) and I'd like to have some more opinions on that topic.

 

It wouldn't be realistic at all to use popular entrance themes at a company of APW's size.

[BHK1978]

For an APW dynasty (i.e. a regional company from Australia that does shows with 2,000 attendees), would you prefer to have popular entrance themes for the wrestlers (which would be unrealistic because promotions at this size will probably only use in-house music, but may add a special feeling to the dynasty and recall value to the workers) or is realism more important to you, meaning such a thing shouldn't be used because it would destroy the immersion? Or do you not care about entrance themes at all?

 

I've already found themes for all my workers, but I'm not a hundred percent sure whether I should really use them (because of the reasons stated above) and I'd like to have some more opinions on that topic.

 

I used to use entrance music and at one time and I wrestled (No pun intended) with this very topic. Because as you said it is not very realistic to have a smaller company use popular music.

 

However, the C-Verse is not part of our timeline so I would say do what you like. I mean I can only speak for myself but that would be the last thing that would destroy my interest in a diary.

 

This will come across as very much a non-answer but if you think that entrance music works for your diary I would say go for it.

[Anderz]

I'm of the opposite opinion. To me a smaller company is more likely to use popular music than go to the expense of creating themes in-house. A cd or download is much cheaper than hiring equipment and a band.

[Xendarii]

I'm of the opposite opinion. To me a smaller company is more likely to use popular music than go to the expense of creating themes in-house. A cd or download is much cheaper than hiring equipment and a band.

The thing here is that, at least in Germany (I don't know how it is in other countries), you have to pay a fee every time you play a copyrighted song in public. That's probably way too expensive for small companies, letting someone produce a generic rock theme is a one-time payment (and probably not even a big one because you can leave that to some hobby musicians) and therefore more affordable for regional promotions.

 

It's pretty interesting that there are two completely different opinions, though. MHero, would it actually worsen the quality of the dynasty for you?

[Big Roguey]

The thing here is that, at least in Germany (I don't know how it is in other countries), you have to pay a fee every time you play a copyrighted song in public. That's probably way too expensive for small companies, letting someone produce a generic rock theme is a one-time payment (and probably not even a big one because you can leave that to some hobby musicians) and therefore more affordable for regional promotions.

 

It's pretty interesting that there are two completely different opinions, though. MHero, would it actually worsen the quality of the dynasty for you?

 

Entrance themes are a largely cosmetic aspect of dynasties but personally I find that a theme can say a lot about a worker's character that words might not convey sometimes.

[Xendarii]

Entrance themes are a largely cosmetic aspect of dynasties but personally I find that a theme can say a lot about a worker's character that words might not convey sometimes.

That's exactly what I think. I already noticed that I like some of my workers more just because of the theme I've given them.

 

So basically you're saying it's not realistic, but you'd go with it anyway?

[Big Roguey]

That's exactly what I think. I already noticed that I like some of my workers more just because of the theme I've given them.

 

So basically you're saying it's not realistic, but you'd go with it anyway?

 

Oh no, the opposite. Apologies if I misworded things. The big 2 promotions I watch in the UK draw crowds of around a similar number and use widely available music. It's much better than in-house productions.

[Anderz]

The thing here is that, at least in Germany (I don't know how it is in other countries), you have to pay a fee every time you play a copyrighted song in public. That's probably way too expensive for small companies, letting someone produce a generic rock theme is a one-time payment (and probably not even a big one because you can leave that to some hobby musicians) and therefore more affordable for regional promotions.

 

It's pretty interesting that there are two completely different opinions, though. MHero, would it actually worsen the quality of the dynasty for you?

 

My go to reference point for Indy promotions is CHIKARA circa 2010 - and there's a lot of 'popular' music used for themes that gets released on DVDs. So it's either not a big fee to pay; they don't pay it or they are loaded.

 

Either way - if using entrance themes helps you connect more with your characters it can't hurt to give your readers that aid as well. If it's against realism; then realism be damned!

[Xendarii]

Oh no, the opposite. Apologies if I misworded things. The big 2 promotions I watch in the UK draw crowds of around a similar number and use widely available music. It's much better than in-house productions.

Oh, alright. Maybe I just misunderstood you. So you'd still go with it, but you also say it's realistic, right (hopefully I've got it this time)?

 

I mean, realism in that regard isn't that important in a dynasty anyway, like BHK1978 pointed out, but since I'm new to this kind of stuff, it's great to hear what others think about certain aspects.

 

My go to reference point for Indy promotions is CHIKARA circa 2010 - and there's a lot of 'popular' music used for themes that gets released on DVDs. So it's either not a big fee to pay; they don't pay it or they are loaded.

 

Either way - if using entrance themes helps you connect more with your characters it can't hurt to give your readers that aid as well. If it's against realism; then realism be damned!

That's interesting - things aren't as bad as in Germany everywhere then. We have a company called GEMA here that's responsible for 50 % of the popular music videos (or videos containing popular music) on Youtube aren't available to watch. Thanks for the insight, you guys have been a great help for me!

[smwilliams]

Oh, alright. Maybe I just misunderstood you. So you'd still go with it, but you also say it's realistic, right (hopefully I've got it this time)?

 

I mean, realism in that regard isn't that important in a dynasty anyway, like BHK1978 pointed out, but since I'm new to this kind of stuff, it's great to hear what others think about certain aspects.

 

 

That's interesting - things aren't as bad as in Germany everywhere then. We have a company called GEMA here that's responsible for 50 % of the popular music videos (or videos containing popular music) on Youtube aren't available to watch. Thanks for the insight, you guys have been a great help for me!

 

It's actually probably worse. The RIAA and other copyright infringement groups basically shut down music sharing sites about a decade ago. Vevo is similar to GEMA. The general rule is that using music created by somebody else is a violation of that copyright. That said, a lot of smaller companies can probably get away with it (ECW and "Enter Sandman" come to mind) because frankly it would cost the RIAA and media companies more to sue than they'd receive in restitution.

[K-Nection]

For an APW dynasty (i.e. a regional company from Australia that does shows with 2,000 attendees), would you prefer to have popular entrance themes for the wrestlers (which would be unrealistic because promotions at this size will probably only use in-house music, but may add a special feeling to the dynasty and recall value to the workers) or is realism more important to you, meaning such a thing shouldn't be used because it would destroy the immersion? Or do you not care about entrance themes at all?

 

I've already found themes for all my workers, but I'm not a hundred percent sure whether I should really use them (because of the reasons stated above) and I'd like to have some more opinions on that topic.

 

Honestly my dynasty uses a lot of theme music...everybody has one big or small and it's helped me get behind them to write for them. I feel if I hit their personality with the song than I'm (hopefully my readers as well) are more immersed. It's done nothing but help my creative process.

[K-Nection]

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Coming Soon the first big live event to hit the Tri-State area HwF presents More Than You Can Chew! Come see your favorite wrestlers such as....

 

Acid II, Amazing Fire Fly, Mr. Glenn (KC Glenn), Buzz Reid, United States Champion Paradox, Chucky Dorrance, World Heavyweight Champion Paradigm, Mainstream Hernandez and many more! Don't miss out on this first ever big live event coming to the Tri-State area!

[Markw]

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“Professional wrestling is in the gutter.

 

You can argue all you want. 'Most competition for years, highest viewing figures for years, the Wednesday night war' don't mean s***.

 

Because the product is c**p. You got Shane Allman and his 'athletes' who don't even know what a real fight looks like. You got Ezekiel Trillion, Dax Deekins, or whichever TrillCorp stooge is running that s***heap this week, allowing a rapid descent into the cartoon bollocks that killed the WWWE. Heck they'd already be there if they hadn't stolen our hard work.

 

You've got DRAGON, thinking they're s***-hot 'cause they know how to flip about. Championship Wrestling from Tennessee running a company so behind the times it's almost embarrassing. For f*** sake Les Gotch is bringing back the biggest flop in professional wrestling history the American Wrestling Council, that's how desperate people are getting. And of course you've got that fat sl** Cindy Austin and her tinpot excuse for a wrestling promotion invading baseball matches 'cause she thinks that's how you attract a crowd.

 

There's a river of s*** that wrestling fans have to swim through to reach a promotion that's giving them what they want.

 

But trust me, it's worth it.

 

Because as all of you know, all of you loyal SUX fans who swam through that river of s***, and ended up here. This right here, is real wrestling. Blood, barbed wire, trash cans, tables, and thumbtacks. Beer, babes, chairs, cheese graters, ladders and light tubes. And most importantly, THE greatest fans in the history of professional wrestling, from The Asylum to The Bunker.

 

Make no mistake, this isn't ordinary wrestling. This isn't the same cookie-cuter style pioneered by the WWWE and pinched by the AWF. This isn't a joke.

 

This is wrestling at its finest. Wrestling at its best. Wrestling for men who are sick and tired of the shit that they've been served up for way too f***ing long. And as word of mouth spreads, so will Superstars Uncensored & Xtreme.

 

You see, Professional Wrestling SUX.

 

But it doesn't have to.

 

The revolution has started. We are taking over, we are turning the biggest joke in American culture, into the biggest sport in the entire world.

 

And if you don't want to be a part of it, well, that's your f***ing loss. But rest assured, you won't f***ing stop us.

 

I'm Derrick Moore, he's Colby Felder, and you are watching Superstars Uncensored & Xtreme!”

 

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“The only promotion with a beating heart.”

 

Coming soon hopefully...

[Xendarii]

It's actually probably worse. The RIAA and other copyright infringement groups basically shut down music sharing sites about a decade ago. Vevo is similar to GEMA. The general rule is that using music created by somebody else is a violation of that copyright. That said, a lot of smaller companies can probably get away with it (ECW and "Enter Sandman" come to mind) because frankly it would cost the RIAA and media companies more to sue than they'd receive in restitution.

That sounds horrible. I don't understand how it's bad for the musicians if their music is played in public. I'd be proud that so many people like my music. But well... it's about money.

 

Honestly my dynasty uses a lot of theme music...everybody has one big or small and it's helped me get behind them to write for them. I feel if I hit their personality with the song than I'm (hopefully my readers as well) are more immersed. It's done nothing but help my creative process.

Thanks to you, too! I'm gonna go with entrance themes.

[Russelrules44]

Get ready for the SmackDown as we bring you only the best in ring action in sports entertainment!

Our main event is a good one as The Undertaker and John Morrison team up to face CM Punk and the current Intercontinental champion; Drew McIntyre.

The mighty Great Khali will be in action this week as he faces Straight Edge follower Luke Gallows.

Also; in divas action Beth Phoenix goes up against Rosa Mendes of all people.

 

Other Various Happenings

The Master of Anatomy and Insanity; Mike Knox takes on "The Bizarre One" Goldust!

 

Mr. Perfection Dolph Ziggler goes one on one with the Japanese Jigane Yoshi Tatsu!

 

All that and more on SmackDonw!

 

Find it on the WWE 2010: Then, New, Forever dynasty.

[Captain Kremmen]

Ep. 12 of WCW Mayhem is now posted in the 'World Class Wrestling' thread.

 

TV Main Event

Weapons Match: Ric Flair & Dynamite Kid vs. Larry Zbysko & Bob Orton

[R0x4ry]

Ep. 12 of WCW Mayhem is now posted in the 'World Class Wrestling' thread.

 

TV Main Event

Weapons Match: Ric Flair & Dynamite Kid vs. Larry Zbysko & Bob Orton

 

Sorry to point this out, but this isnt the diary advertisement thread. sure its the preview. but really its more for diaries that hasnt been started. So could please not advertise your diary?

[Captain Kremmen]

ON THE NEXT

 

WCW MAYHEM

 

ON TRU TV!

 

- Re-Match: Don Muraco vs. Tito Santana

 

- 'Long Rider' Bill Irwin vs. Nord The Barbarian

 

- Kamala vs. Steve O

 

AND MORE!

 

Program Rating: TV-M

 

Show will be posted on Tuesday in the 'World Class Wrestling' thread.

[R0x4ry]

ON THE NEXT

 

WCW MAYHEM

 

ON TRU TV!

 

- Re-Match: Don Muraco vs. Tito Santana

 

- 'Long Rider' Bill Irwin vs. Nord The Barbarian

 

- Kamala vs. Steve O

 

AND MORE!

 

Program Rating: TV-M

 

Show will be posted on Tuesday in the 'World Class Wrestling' thread.

 

Once again. Could you please not advertise your diary? This is not the thread to do it, This is for diary that hasnt been released to preview themself and for question about diaries in general.

[BHK1978]

Once again. Could you please not advertise your diary? This is not the thread to do it, This is for diary that hasnt been released to preview themself and for question about diaries in general.

 

I am not sure why this is a problem. I see others do this all of the time, not in this thread mind you. Heck there is one guy who somehow manages to promote his diary in every diary he picks in. It actually impress me how he manages to make nearly everyone of his predictions in other people's diary about his diaries, it is almost like an art form.

 

There are other people who start threads just to talk about their diaries. Which I do not have a problem with but I do not see how what piperrulz is doing is any different than what these other people do. He just happens to post his updates in here.

[Russelrules44]

I think that we can all agree on for Nevada is that it is a paradise and makes for a great home for WWE; but where in the world can we hold the show? None other than the MGM Grand Garden Area!

 

We've got a new tag team in the division as Mason Ryan and Johnny Curtis will team up for the first time on SmackDown against the gangster team of Hunico and Epico.

 

In Kharma's first match in WWE, she gets to put her hands on The Bella Twins!

 

Drew McIntyre will be going up against "The Varisity Villain" Alex Riley, it is said that Drew will have a huge surprise planned for him tonight. What it is, we'll just have to wait or see.

 

And for our main event, Daniel Bryan and Wade Barrett will take on Big Show and a special mystery partner he has chosen.

 

Also In Store:

 

The Miz will take on a mystery opponent!

 

 

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[Big Roguey]

Once again. Could you please not advertise your diary? This is not the thread to do it, This is for diary that hasnt been released to preview themself and for question about diaries in general.

 

I am not sure why this is a problem. I see others do this all of the time, not in this thread mind you. Heck there is one guy who somehow manages to promote his diary in every diary he picks in. It actually impress me how he manages to make nearly everyone of his predictions in other people's diary about his diaries, it is almost like an art form.

 

There are other people who start threads just to talk about their diaries. Which I do not have a problem with but I do not see how what piperrulz is doing is any different than what these other people do. He just happens to post his updates in here.

 

I think part of the problem is that it's almost unrelenting and the exact same post is posted in the dynasty.

 

Also, I might be wrong but I'm 99% sure there was a case like this before in an old preview thread similar to this. I can't seem to find it though.

[Captain Kremmen]

Greetings All,

 

The reason I post my show ads in two different places is because:

 

A) The ads posted in my thread are mainly directed at any regular readers I may already have so they know what's coming up on the next program.

 

B) I post here in the DPAQ thread in an effort to try an attract some new readers to my thread.

 

I don't think most readers of these threads read most of the diary/show threads. They pick and choose a few that they like. So, you have to get out and advertise a little IMO.

 

This matter could be resolved if a permanent show/diary advertisement thread was posted and everyone could use it as a vehicle to post what's coming up on their next show.

[TheCrippler]

Greetings All,

 

The reason I post my show ads in two different places is because:

 

A) The ads posted in my thread are mainly directed at any regular readers I may already have so they know what's coming up on the next program.

 

B) I post here in the DPAQ thread in an effort to try an attract some new readers to my thread.

 

I don't think most readers of these threads read most of the diary/show threads. They pick and choose a few that they like. So, you have to get out and advertise a little IMO.

 

This matter could be resolved if a permanent show/diary advertisement thread was posted and everyone could use it as a vehicle to post what's coming up on their next show.

 

From the very first post of this thread......

 

Yes, this one had to come here sooner rather than later. This is a place to hype your future diaries or to throw out ideas and see if they stick. A great (I hope) place to get some feedback on what your ideas may be.

 

While I understand what you are trying to do, it has been my experience that the people who try the hardest to get "viewers" usually are the ones that turn people off and people will tend to avoid your diaries.

 

Best advice I saw one of the veteran writers tell a newer person was to write for yourself and have fun, people will see that you are enjoying your diary and you will gain followers. In fact there is a whole thread on diary writing tips somewhere around the forums, and while the content may be a couple years old, there is some really good advice and information in there.

[SurfnTurf]

Longtime fan if infrequent poster here. Been inspired to attempt a dynasty. Hopefully get enough written up to post in the next month.

 

SWF: Sins of Our Fathers ... coming soon?

 

(Sorry for the lengthy preview)

 

 

 

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(Chairshot TV is a ½ hour wrestling based gossip show on The Pop! Network. It is hosted by long time wrestling enthusiast Danny ‘The Blob’ Morrelli and his colleague, former Indy wrestler Andy Rules. Primarily focussing on The North American wrestling scene, the show offers news, reviews and interviews.)

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We go into the show with a cheap intro gif, before the camera pans in on the two hosts, both sitting on foldaway chairs used frequently to cause damage in today’s wresting. Behind them is a small mounted Plasma Television. Let’s just assume that production cost aren’t high here.

 

 

Blob:

Yo America HOW YA DOIN! It’s New Year’s Eve, but that aint about to stop us, no. I’m Danny ‘The Blob’ Morelli and right beside me is my broadcast partner Andy Rules.

 

Andy:

Pleasure is all mine Danny. Guys n Girls we have a great show for you today. We’re going to be looking at the rise of Mickey James in TCW, specifically his match later on tonight at Psycho Circus against The Great White Eddie Peak. Ricky DeColt lost the CGC Title this week to none other than his brother Alex, where do CGC go from here. Plus all the weeks results from the Indy scene.

 

Blob:

But first. Chairshot TV has had some people in its time; John ‘Hell Monkey’ Pathlow, Alicia Strong, Mitch Naess. But all those are nothin to our next guest. He is possibly the most important figure in the Supreme Wrestling Federation right now. A good friend of our Andy here … I give you Jerry Eisen.

 

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Jerry Eisen comes out on set to applause from the 15 people in attendance, walking straight across the room into an enveloping hug from Andy Rules. Pulling away he pats Andy around the shoulders before turning and accepting a handshake from Danny Morrelli. A stage hand whips a chair between the two hosts for Jerry to sit down in.

 

 

Blob:

Yo Jerry, an absolute pleasure to have ya here. Lots of questions we got for ya, bur you got explain the relationship between you and Andy.

 

Jerry:

Andy and I have known each other since we were kids. Grew up together, went to the same schools. He’s a good friend.

 

Andy:

It’s good to see you buddy. You know Danny, Jerry’s the reason I got this tattoo on my head.

 

Blob:

Aww this I got to hear.

 

Jerry:

(laughing) What, we must have been 17? Andy was pretty desperate to get into wrestling at this stage. We were chilling at my home, maybe having drunk two/ three beers when Andy asked me a question. He asked what he would have to do to get my Dad to take him seriously as a wrestling prospect. I said a tattoo would be pretty cool. Anyway, two hours later I’d had a limo drop us down at the seediest part of town and we’re outside this run down tattoo parlour. Let me tell you we are both pretty psyched and we’d agreed to get the same tattoo as a sign of friendship. We walk in clueless, calm as you like and ask this grizzled biker for two tattoos.

 

Blob:

Just like that?

 

Jerry:

Yep calm as you like. The guy looks at us like we’re idiots before asking what sort we are looking for. Andy panicked, looked round the parlour before his gaze fell on a sample picture up on the wall. “An Anchor,” he cried out. By this point I’m pretty sure our ‘Artist’ wanted rid of us. “Where you wanting it kids,” he asked. … And that when Andy pointed straight at his forehead. “Right here mister, I need to get noticed.” I could have died with laughter.

 

Danny “The Blob.” Is shaking with laughter, his jowls wobbling with each guffaw. Soon the laughter is acting as a workout for this obese man as he wipes sweat from his forehead.

 

Blob:

Youse got to be freaking kiddin me. Andy you idiot, you got that tattoo there willingly?

 

Andy smiles nonchalantly.

 

Andy:

You haven’t asked where Jerry’s is yet.

 

Jerry rolls his eyes as The Blob looks at him expectedly.

 

Blob:

Wells?

 

Jerry:

Let’s just say when I go to the toilet its ready to anchor.

 

Blob:

Jerry, I’m not following you.

 

Jerry sighs.

 

Jerry:

It’s on my left arse cheek.

 

Once again The Blob breaks into loud laughter, this time both hands are on belly for added effect.

 

Blob:

You’re killin me … On his arse. … Jerry … You heard it here first folks, World exclusive!

 

Andy:

Let’s get back on track shall we. How about a wrestling related question.

 

Jerry:

Sounds good Andy.

 

Andy:

The last six months have seen you becoming more and more the public face of corporate SWF and its day to day running’s. Is it fair to say your Father has retired?

 

Jerry:

It’s a fair question. The answer is no, my Father hasn’t retired. I don’t think he’ll ever be completely able to let go. Does he work full time, that’s the better question. More importantly, the answer to that is no. My Father has the power to veto any decision I make, but he has trained me for this role since I was a little child. My Father may not be quite retired, but I aim to make his workload as minimal as possible.

 

Blob:

Yo Jerry. You’ve recently been on a bit of a signing spree. Some of them have been a little, let’s say unusual, care to explain.

 

Jerry:

Are we talking about the Lucha’s?

 

Blob:

The Lucha’s yes and the two Japanese fellas.

 

Jerry:

Washi and Eagle are two talents I couldn’t say no to. As for the luchadores, El Leon is probably in the top ten talents in the world right now and Kid Thunder?. The Kid’s going to be huge. Look you know how big the SWF is right now. We’re an International company and with that come International interest. It’s in the Companies interest to grow these markets and the easiest way to do that is to create stars from their own country. I’m not looking to over insatiate the product with Puro or Lucha, we’re still going to be predominately doing what we do best. But a gradual introduction isn’t a bad thing, its evolution and we are and have always been an evolving company.

 

Andy:

I’m glad you mentioned your growth to International status. The last few months have seen you increasingly running shows in neighbouring countries. It’s caused some ire.

 

Jerry:

Well one man’s ire.

 

Andy:

We don’t need to name any names.

 

Jerry:

You know what. Sod it. Everyone knows who we’re talking about so why beat around it. The truth is we’ve gone in and run a few shows in Mexico and Canada and blown it out the water. The crowds have been wild for us, it makes sense to go back. By and large we’ve had no negative feedback from other companies. Hell, Jorje and Pablo travel down to watch the Mexican shows. We are just added competition, SOTBPW know it, CGC know it, and Ollie know it. The only company that seems to be taking this personally is NOTBPW. Jeremy Stone has got it into his head that it’s a personal vendetta designed to destroy the Stone Legacy.

 

Blob:

Well you did just sign their black sheep of a brother.

 

Jerry:

From TCW. Edd is a guy I am looking forward to getting behind.

 

Blob:

Youse also signed Tim Westybrook and Cameron Vessey.

 

Jerry:

Because they are very good wrestlers who also allow us to tap into the Canadian market. It has nothing to do with trying to run a company out of business. Jeremy can pretend all he wants that we are this big, nasty conglomerate who is trying to swallow up its competition, but the truth is that maybe he needs to spend a little more time sorting out his own.

 

Andy:

Any plans to venture further afield.

 

Jerry:

We’ll be looking into it certainly. The plan is to shoot at least one Supreme TV episode in Britain before the end of 2015. Beyond that, Japan would be a great challenge.

 

Andy:

And I understand you’ve got some exciting plans underway to achieve this.

 

Jerry:

Yes, we’ve got a great sweeping story arc that is going to take us right through 2015. I’m immensely looking forward to that. The signings aren’t over yet either. We’ve got a new show starting March called BattleField which I am extremely excited about. It’s going to predominately star wrestlers who have had little to no contact with the SWF, both young and old. Battlefield will be a show about wrestlers trying to get noticed so that maybe they’ll impress enough to get a call up to Supreme. The twist the viewers get to choose who moves up.

 

Blob:

Youse sayin, the shows going to have some washed up has beens mixing it with unproven youth. I sure as hell not watching that Jerry.

 

Jerry:

That’s not what I’m saying at all. Established veterans the world over have signed. Veterans who have had success, just not under the SWF mantle. And the youth? Let’s just say there’s a few regional promotions smarting. Look, I’m going to start announcing the cast over the next eight weeks starting Tuesday, but how about an exclusive right here right now.

 

Andy:

That would be great Jerry.

 

Jerry:

We completed just last night. The Greatest Gaijin of our time … Pistol Pete Hall.

 

Andy:

Wow, Pete Hall. Wasn’t your Dad after him in the 80’s.

 

Jerry:

And 91, and again in 07. But we finally got him.

 

Blob:

Jerry. We’re a couple of days away from the first show of 2015. Any clues into how it’s going to go down?

 

Jerry:

Well we’re going to be building on the rift between Emma Chase and GM Faith, we’ll be tying down the number one contenders for the tag team titles, plus two huge main events. I wouldn’t miss it.

 

Andy:

We won’t.

 

Blob:

Jerry. Before you go I got one more thing to shows ya.

 

The relaxed atmosphere changes instantly, Jerry looks uncomfortable.

 

Andy:

Danny I’m not sure we have time.

 

Blob:

Shhh, We have time. Jerry if you’d just turn to face the TV screen behind me.

 

(We are shown the now famous grainy footage caught on the security cameras of a plush hotel the night after Supreme Challenge 2014. What is clearly a vexed Jerry Eisen is seen marching up to a table, then without warning he throws a haymaker that catches the male sat at said table, sending him clean over. Moments pass as Jerry exits. As the man stands he holds his broken nose before looking at the camera. The man is easily identifiable as Jerry’s brother, Eric Eisen.)

 

We pan back to the set. Jerry has a look like thunder, whilst Andy holds his head in his hands. The Blob seems not to notice.

 

Blob:

Now Jerry you’ve remained very quiet on this subject, but let me remind you you’re on television so. What exactly happened that night. No one has seen Eric since that incident, what did you do to your brother. Yo Jerry we want answers.

 

Andy:

You stupid, stupid idiot.

 

Jerry Eisen is now standing, anger clearly showing.

 

Jerry:

This interview is over. Andy I’m sorry, but you might want to explain to your colleague here what it means when you break your contracted word not to ask that question.

 

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5 minutes later, Jerry Eisen is in the canteen of The Pop! Network, chomping down on a Seafood Sub. He could have quite easily gotten in his limo and been on his way back to The Supreme Tower. That would have been the sensible thing to do. But today wasn’t a day for sensibleness, that piece of s**t had crossed a line and deserved to know the extent to which Jerry would go to seek vengeance. He didn’t have to wait long as crashing could be heard outside the canteen doors.

 

Blob:

Where’s that Mutha F***a.

 

The door opens as Danny Morrelli walks in straight into a young lass of a cafeteria worker, trays go flying as the young girl hits the deck. Not that Danny cares.

 

Blob:

Hey, I’m walkin here!

 

Jerry indifferently takes another bite of his sub.

 

Jerry:

I take it I’m the Mutha F***a, your shouting about.

 

Blob:

Yea, Andy’s just told me that because I asked that question we were told not to ask, we’re not allowed to show any of the interview?

 

Jerry:

That sounds about right.

 

Danny the blob makes strangled noises but with great effort manages to get his emotions under control.

 

Blob:

Look Jerry, Mr Eisen, Sir, I apologise if my question caused offense. It was well out of the lines. But we was doin a great interview. I would greatly appreciate, for me if you would let us use the …

 

Jerry:

I could not give two s***s about you or this show. I came on this show, in good faith mind you as a favour to a friend. You spat on that faith, embarrassing my friend in the process, for what? A juicy bit of gossip? You’re right it was a good interview and you blew it.

 

Blob:

Youse kiddin me right. You came on my show as a favour to a no talent has been wrestler. Give me the rights to the interview or I’ll sack him on the spot.

 

Danny Morrelli looked at Jerry smugly, he’d found his weak spot. Eh? Wait a second, why is Jerry laughing?

 

Jerry:

Oh … my… You don’t even know who Andy is, do you. No, not that it’s my place to tell, but that is rich.

 

Abruptly Jerry stops laughing as he stares daggers at The Blob

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Jerry:

Who the hell do you think you’re talking to. I’m not some petty intern who jumps at your every command . I’m an Eisen. You know what sack Andy, he’s really not going to be too broken up about it. But know this, I was more than prepared to walk out of this building knowing that the interview would not be shown. Other than that let bygones be bygones. Not anymore. From now on, no SWF star will appear on your show, there won’t be any highlight packages sent for you to discuss. Any violations of this will be met with swift action from our law department, you understand.

 

With that Jerry took a last bite out of his sub before throwing the rest in the trash and walking to the door. If he had turned around, he may have noticed a fat middle finger following him out. Outside he bumped into Andy.

 

Jerry:

Umm Andy I may have cost you your job.

 

Andy:

WHAT! Jerry, you know my Dad has cut me off while I persist in the wrestling business, This was my last chance to give him the big FU. The I don’t need your money stance. Now I’m jobless?

 

Jerry:

Well not entirely. Drop by Supreme Tower tomorrow noon time. I want to introduce to the rest of your Battlefield announce team. Oh and bring a suitcase, your flying to Canada.

 

Andy:

You mean you’re giving me a job? I’m working for The SWF? Dude that’s awesome.

 

Jerry is engulfed in another huge hug, he laughs patting his friend on the back. A blacked up limo pulls up outside.

 

Jerry:

You deserve it buddy. You certainly deserve better than working with that clown. See you tomorrow.