Booking USPW

CQI13 · September 26, 2013

Rate T-Rex on menace and he can become quite valuable. Also, you can see if someone is in decline (I think) by shortlisting them and viewing their skill progression (probably best after 3 months so you can see a trend).

Boltinho · September 28, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Grfcboy95" data-cite="Grfcboy95" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34901" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Do you keep DC rayne and Eddie Howard as your tag champs? I like the other tag teams but people like Tyson Baine seem to valuable to be tagging with that lump T-Rex. Even in decline Baine is better. I wish they had talented big men in the C-Verse. <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> If you don't like T-Rex you shouldn't be running USPW. He's a S.T.A.R

Grfcboy95 · September 29, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Boltinho" data-cite="Boltinho" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34901" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If you don't like T-Rex you shouldn't be running USPW. He's a S.T.A.R</div></blockquote> He's a "S.T.A.R" that can't even get B- against my most over workers in matches. Good if you are abusing menace angles and nothing more. Jumbo Jackson on the other hand...

Slayen · September 29, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Grfcboy95" data-cite="Grfcboy95" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34901" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>He's a "S.T.A.R" that can't even get B- against my most over workers in matches. Good if you are abusing menace angles and nothing more. Jumbo Jackson on the other hand...</div></blockquote> Now mind you it was against Nicky Champion, but I got an easy 74 (B-) out of him. Note: I do agree with you that Mr Jackson IS the better performer however.

Grfcboy95 · September 29, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Slayen" data-cite="Slayen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34901" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Now mind you it was against Nicky Champion, but I got an easy 74 (B-) out of him. Note: I do agree with you that Mr Jackson IS the better performer however.</div></blockquote> To be fair I was dealt a pretty unlucky destiny roll this game, I have Baine, James Justice and possibly T-Rex (I'll check next time I'm on) all in decline. I just don't like T-Rex, I think he's too limited in the ring in comparison to Jackson and I'd even prefer Bruce the Giant, he's not even in decline!! Stupid PPV only contract..

Slayen · September 29, 2013

To be fair I was dealt a pretty unlucky destiny roll this game, I have Baine, James Justice and possibly T-Rex (I'll check next time I'm on) all in decline. I just don't like T-Rex, I think he's too limited in the ring in comparison to Jackson and I'd even prefer Bruce the Giant, he's not even in decline!! Stupid PPV only contract..

Yeah, the gods kinda did smile upon me. The only guys in major decline at the moment are the useless sack double act, Redwood and Valentine. Rushmore is a few years into but not much, and James Justice and Thatcher are only in the very early stages.

Zergon · September 29, 2013

If you don't like T-Rex you shouldn't be running USPW.

He's a S.T.A.R

I hate to admit it, but I never liked T-Rex myself. The main problem I have with him is that USPW is full of big guys who can play the same role than T-Rex and who are better in-ring talents including Tyson Baine, Jumbo Jackson, Bruce The Giant, Mick Muscles and Danny Rushmore. And that´s just the top guys, there´s plenty more heavyweight or bigger guys on midcard and below too so T-Rex just don´t add anything special enough (he has a cool name though) to make me interested on him. And yes, I know USPW is all about big guys but enough is enough to me so personally I usually just use him to put other top level faces over before he´s contract runs out.

demondragonking · September 29, 2013

I hate to admit it, but I never liked T-Rex myself. The main problem I have with him is that USPW is full of big guys who can play the same role than T-Rex and who are better in-ring talents including Tyson Baine, Jumbo Jackson, Bruce The Giant, Mick Muscles and Danny Rushmore. And that´s just the top guys, there´s plenty more heavyweight or bigger guys on midcard and below too so T-Rex just don´t add anything special enough (he has a cool name though) to make me interested on him. And yes, I know USPW is all about big guys but enough is enough to me so personally I usually just use him to put other top level faces over before he´s contract runs out.

I'm honestly in the same boat as you. Rexie just doesn't have much upside for me. Sure that 100 Menace can get him far, but he's got his age, low top skill numbers, and rather 'meh' performance skills going against him. The workers you mentioned can easily do what he does with the added bonus of better skills in either certain areas or just overall. That also not including those workers that can do what Rexie does that USPW can hire as well. Bonyard and Lil Henry after stints in development can be mainstays, as can Hell's Bouncer who's got the trifecta of star quality, menace, and age on his side.

Rickymex · September 30, 2013

Yeah building up Hell Bouncer as the protege of Tyson Baine is probably the best way to add some youth to the top of the card without hurting the uniqueness of the promotion. If Tyson Baine is on time decline then using him to get Hell Bouncer over is ideal to me.

What I like to do is turn Steven Parker into Randy Orton as the Legend killer. His nickname is "The Future" so what better way to use him than to get rid of the old guys. Build him up to a Lower Midcard position then move him towards Savage Fury and Freddie Datsun, then to The Force and then a big feud aganst Caufield, Enygma, or Justice. If one of them is on time decline then it give me the opportunity to job them down while using most of their overness on someone worth it. In my game I plan on using him to fully destroy Bruce The Giant.

Don Hughes · September 30, 2013

Could always try and turn Nicky Champion heel after he goes through all the heels for a fresh set of matches with Enygma, Caulfield, etc

Grfcboy95 · September 30, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Don Hughes" data-cite="Don Hughes" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34901" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Could always try and turn Nicky Champion heel after he goes through all the heels for a fresh set of matches with Enygma, Caulfield, etc</div></blockquote> His heel rating isn't the best, I'd rather turn Enygma for their fued and Caulfield is in time decline sometimes too, making it not really worth it. You really have to try and nab a big time superstar from SWF and TCW to really start pulling in grades.

Boltinho · September 30, 2013

Shocked. I am shocked at the lack of love for my favourite USPW man the Rex. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

The beauty of USPW is being a terrible wrestler doesn't really hold you back much. If you can crank out A angles and a not set foot in the ring bar a C-rated win over a midcarder at every PPV you're a valuable asset. You wont be world champ but nor will 90% of all your roster. Rex is perfect for feuding with up-and-comers

20LEgend · September 30, 2013

I feel I have to stand up for Rex here. He is USPW.

demondragonking · October 1, 2013

I don't think it's necessary TO defend Rexie. As I said before he has his uses and depending on the randomness of the game you can work with what you have there or deal with the time decline and dropping of his mediocre stats. For me, he just don't impress. *shrug* In my game he's in time decline and a midcarder and being phased down the card and will told g'bye once his contract comes due. In my opinion, if anyone IS USPW, it's the two Strongs and to a lesser degree Nicky Champion. In short if you like Rexie that's fine, I don't.

demondragonking · October 3, 2013

random update time!

The following is the stats of one Matty Faith after a long stint in Development and as a Jobber in the depths of my USPW roster....

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/DemonDragonKing/faithless.jpg

Nothing terribly amazing, but better than the lump he was. Also managed to get him off the 'roids. No loyalty though. I'm tempted to keep him around just as jobber material and I'm somewhat curious as to how well his stats will improve after it's all said and done. Though I DO have a lot of workers and do need to offload some... Thoughts?

Now to the update:

We are STILL international and I am pleased as punch about this fact and have made a profit three months going despite a middling economy and the industry being in the toilet. So Go us.

STORYLINES:

A VALIANT STAND:

Valiant successfully fought off Jack Bruce's attempts to bring more 'attitude' to the USPW World but was immediately jumped and beaten down by the monster Remo. These two's first meeting is on the upcoming PPV but so far as dominating as Remo's been in his matches and with Sneer lurking in Remo's corner it may be a stacked deck for the champion. Valiant has that never say die determination given to him by the faithful of the USPW World.

Personal Notes: Valiant has had an excellent run as champion, but it's time for someone else to step into the spotlight. For now I've chosen Remo to dethrone our fan favorite hero. I'm tempted to turn Nicky heel and do a Valiant vs. Nicky feud as Valiant has clearly usurped Nicky's 'spot' as the fan favorite hero to all. Remo will have a run with the belt, after he beats Valiant for the last time I'll feed him others like Justice and maybe an upper midcarder or two, before Tom Gilmore steps up to take down the beast.

BRUCE SQUARED:

Jack Bruce after his loss came back on TV and explained that he didn't need some trashy piece of metal around his waist as he WAS metal. Not to mention the greatest person breathing, EVER. That said he felt that the USPW World needed a demonstration of his greatness so he turned his attention to the orginization's resident giant, Bruce the Giant. After several mocking interviews by Jack, Bruce responded by lumbering, slowly, to the rescue of Ace Andrews as he was being beaten down by Jack and Rick Law.

Personal Notes: Jack Bruce is 42 and still not on time decline. huh. This is a feud Jack will win, undoubtedly. I have a bit of a beef with Bruce the giant that goes all the way back to TEW 2010 and the fact that in that version he wielded his creative control like a hammer and refused to lose to just about anyone. Still Giant is in Terminal decline and this feud is to make Jack look like a bigger heel and villain than he already is. I'm unsure if Jack will eventually get a world title around his waist. We shall see.

A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

Rock Adams(Rocky Golden) off of his victory over Chris Caulfield, was jumped and beaten down by Tyson Baine to demonstrate that all these new main eventers still couldn't hold a candle to his dominance of USPW. Adams, being the street tough badass he is, has repeatedly shown his unwillingness to back down from any fight, no matter how big and evil the opponent claims to be.

Personal Notes: I've got Rock penciled in to win this feud and depending on how well the match they put out is this one may stretch for a good 3-5 months. The angles they are already putting out are very nice enough, so I am optimistic on this one. I also plan for Adams to have a turn with our world title eventually.

A USPW CLASSIC FIGHT

Both coming off losses in their last feuds, Nicky Champion and Chris Caulfield ran into one another back stage one night, harsh words were exchanged and when Chris implied that the USPW World 'traded up' for a better hero to cheer for, Nicky took a swing at him, ending up in a brawl that others needed to seperate. Now looking to prove to himself and Chris that he still is the champion of the USPW World. Nicky faces off with Chris who's determined to show that the would be hero has lost his touch.

PERSONAL NOTES: I honestly have NO clue who wins this feud. I'm tempted to say Chris which would funnel into Nicky's potential heel turn, but after losing to Remo, Nicky has been on a losing skid in his feuds if not his matches.

EDDIE AND GILMORE:

Eddie has been dogging Tom for a good while now and this feud is all but over. Eddie has shown the USPW World that he is truly one to fear by his psychotic and repeated attacks on Gilmore, yet whenever they square off it's Gilmore that ends up with the win, frustrating Eddie to no end. The next PPV should blow off this feud and the two will be locked inside a steel cell to do it.

PERSONAL NOTES: I like both of these guys, Tom is on the short list to a world title match and Eddie is a solid Main Event guy and provided he doesn't get lost in the shuffle, should end up with the world title as well eventually.

Wrestlers on the chopping block: AKA Guys that are gone once their contracts are up:

Matty Faith (?)

Comrade Red - red face painted random gen worker with a 90 star quality, but overall average everything else. Will let him go and shortlist him to keep an eye on him afterwards.

Tiffany Jade - has never impressed me outside of her excellent tag chemistry with Belle/Wanda.

Krusher Karloff - Age is a big factor here mostly.

Mick Muscles - Has floundered as a face and I really have nothing for him atm.

Happy Elwood - Jobber. may keep him if only in that role, though I may look for someone that can sell better to be a jobber for us.

Bruce The Giant - age and terminal time decline means the Jack Bruce feud is the giant's swan song in the USPW World.

Danny Rushmore- Floundered as a face, hasn't done anything to impress either angle wise or in the ring.

Running Wolf - Jobber despite his midcard status. hasn't improved as much as expected when started.

Fred Garcia - on time decline and rather pricey when I hired him, the former leader of The Icons is on his last contract with us I fear.

Enygma - on time decline and dropping fast, sad but I think he's gone too when his contract is up.

Potential Hires: AKA Guys I may have something for.

The Ivanoffs and Marat Khoklov - To revamp my Soviet stable and give them new life.

Emma Chase - because she's Emma Chase and it'd undoubtedly piss off Richie Rich Eisen whom I've already got 'simmering tension' with. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Frantic Ali - a good worker that I'm stunned hasn't been snatched up by a bigger company yet.

Gargantuan - USPW IS the land of the giants after all...hrm, potential tag team with T-Rex?

Hotstuff Marie - an odd choice, but she has the charisma and star quality to be a majorly good manager should her mic skills go up a bit...Divorced from Jack DeColt and currently unemployed.

Sayeed Ali - Solid brawler and good essentials, Potential tag team with Frantic? The Ali brothers? <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

QUESTIONS FOR MY FELLOW USPWers!

1) would you keep Matty Faith? I am tempted if only to see how he develops.

2) who would you have win the A CLASSIC USPW FIGHT? Chris or Nicky? I'm honestly stumped on this one as Chris has been golden for me though Nicky has been lost in the shadow of Valiant taking over as the USPW World's resident hero...

3) Gargantuan and T-Rex a tag team? Yes/No? Should Gargantuan be repackaged with a dinosaur name to fit more with Rexie or should Gargantuan be packaged solo?

4) If I manage to snatch Emma Chase from Richie Rich, I'm tempted to have her come in as an authority figure. Currently USPW has no one in that regards. Thoughts? Oppinions?

5) Anyone on the chopping block you think I should think twice about axing? Reminded we are International and the #1 overall company, we can grab just about anyone should the contracts come due.

Rickymex · October 4, 2013

1) Keep Matty just to see what he becomes.

2) I say have Nicky lose, turn heel. Since the fan are so happy with the new USPW he will now destroy the old USPW. Have him destroy completely some of the original USPW guys like Rushmore, Muscles, Bruce the Giant, Enygma, just to give him some momentum after losing two feuds. Then he can focus on the new USPW guys like Valiant, Gilmore, Remo, Jack, and the few old ones that remained.

3) I really dislike T-Rex but if there isn't no major feud for Gargantuan's debut then a team could help them. I don't think a name change is required.

4) Emma Chase can play any role so it doesn't matter what you have her do.

5) Apart from bleeding the last bit of popularity from some of them there is no need to keep them. Swoop might be a nice hire.

CQI13 · October 4, 2013

I'd suggest Nicky win the feud, but turn heel in the process. Maybe something like the wily vet Caulfield is starting to get the upper hand, so Champion decides that he will do whatever it takes to not lose to him.

demondragonking · October 4, 2013

Alrighty, I do appreciate the comments and suggestions and always would like to hear from more people! Now a few more questions for my USPW Creative team, AKA you guys though you don't get silly things like a salary or benifits. Psh, I'm not made of money! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

6) Mainstream Hernandez is on the cusp of Upper Midcard-dom while The West Coast(Cali) Dragons are at Upper midcard status and my tag champions. Mainstream's partner Kirk Jameson is solidly midcard for now and I'm pondering turning Mainstream or one of the Dragons and making a feud out of it. The thing that is holding me back on this is that both the Dragons and Special Edition are some of my top experienced tag teams even though I have a substantial tag team roster(30 teams including a few women's teams). Thoughts?

7) Speaking of Nicky Champion turning heel, it occurs to me that I could do the same with Alicia Strong as well as my women's division has expanded greatly and she too has taken an unexpected step to the side to let others expand their popularity. So do I turn her heel as well and turn them into a two person power couple intent on breaking down the 'new USPW'? Their main opponents would most likely be Valiant and J-Ro.

8)Commissioner Doom has been with us since the start as a Road agent with decent enough Psy to get the job done (78). However there are now several Road agents that are available that are better than he is (90+). We already have Ed Monton (90 Psy) as a second road agent. Would you let Doom walk and upgrade or would you keep him around as he's been with us since the start?

9) Rock Adams and Tyson Baine's first PPV match scored an agonizing 69. This does not bode well for their feud, part of that may have been the Jack Bruce/Bruce the giant match before hand scoring an 81, but I'm unsure. One thing is certain is that I am eye the two's feud if this is the matches I'm going to get out of it. How would you deal with such a disappointing match rating? Their Momentum and Pop were fine for Main Eventers, by the way, no troubles there. No bad chemistry either.

Always look forward to the opinions and suggestions from the creative team here on the forums.

Rickymex · October 4, 2013

6)Mainstream and Kirk can play the pretty boy heels so they should probably be the ones to turn heel.

7)I have always paired off Nicky and Alicia in USPW games as they just seem like the perfect power couple.

8)Do you have a B-Show or Developmental because if so I would send them there. Commisioner Doom has been useful at the beginning and I would feel bad firing him. He's paycheck shouldn't be that much to warrant cost cutting.

9)for Rocky vs Baine I say let them have one more match and if it bombs again then end the feud. Both of them are decent brawlers and with no bad chemistry they should get better ratings than that.

CQI13 · October 4, 2013

I agree with Ricky, pairing up Alicia and Nicky would be gold...Bonus if you're able to pair up J-Ro and Valiant, to not make it disjointed.

As for Adams/Baine, it could be something that plays out on TV, with a highly rated angle on PPV to write it off. Maybe you're able to get some good tag chemistry between each and a partner and it could become a tag feud.

sheepy · October 5, 2013

From the sounds of the setup, you could pull an Edge / Lita with Campion and Strong.

There would be something pretty cool in seeing the two USPW pinups doing a complete 180 and becoming all about the shock tactics.

Boltinho · October 7, 2013

Always good to hear about your game DDK <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="demondragonking" data-cite="demondragonking" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34901" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> 1) would you keep Matty Faith? I am tempted if only to see how he develops. 2) who would you have win the A CLASSIC USPW FIGHT? Chris or Nicky? I'm honestly stumped on this one as Chris has been golden for me though Nicky has been lost in the shadow of Valiant taking over as the USPW World's resident hero... 3) Gargantuan and T-Rex a tag team? Yes/No? Should Gargantuan be repackaged with a dinosaur name to fit more with Rexie or should Gargantuan be packaged solo? 4) If I manage to snatch Emma Chase from Richie Rich, I'm tempted to have her come in as an authority figure. Currently USPW has no one in that regards. Thoughts? Oppinions? 5) Anyone on the chopping block you think I should think twice about axing? Reminded we are International and the #1 overall company, we can grab just about anyone should the contracts come due.</div></blockquote> 1 Matt Faith? Nah. Ditch him for being rubbish 2 Nicky has to beat Chris C. Caulfield must be heading for old age soon. And Nicky IS USPW 3 Garg & TRex? Awesome team. The only reason Id say no is if theyre separate you can have more great angles per show. And a great showdown some day 4 Hmmm. I don't see room for Emma Chase and Shane Sneer 5 Noone in particular but force yourself to go to a one-in one-out model for a couple months

Boltinho · October 7, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="demondragonking" data-cite="demondragonking" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34901" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> 6) Mainstream Hernandez is on the cusp of Upper Midcard-dom while The West Coast(Cali) Dragons are at Upper midcard status and my tag champions. Mainstream's partner Kirk Jameson is solidly midcard for now and I'm pondering turning Mainstream or one of the Dragons and making a feud out of it. The thing that is holding me back on this is that both the Dragons and Special Edition are some of my top experienced tag teams even though I have a substantial tag team roster(30 teams including a few women's teams). Thoughts? 7) Speaking of Nicky Champion turning heel, it occurs to me that I could do the same with Alicia Strong as well as my women's division has expanded greatly and she too has taken an unexpected step to the side to let others expand their popularity. So do I turn her heel as well and turn them into a two person power couple intent on breaking down the 'new USPW'? Their main opponents would most likely be Valiant and J-Ro. 8)Commissioner Doom has been with us since the start as a Road agent with decent enough Psy to get the job done (78). However there are now several Road agents that are available that are better than he is (90+). We already have Ed Monton (90 Psy) as a second road agent. Would you let Doom walk and upgrade or would you keep him around as he's been with us since the start? 9) Rock Adams and Tyson Baine's first PPV match scored an agonizing 69. This does not bode well for their feud, part of that may have been the Jack Bruce/Bruce the giant match before hand scoring an 81, but I'm unsure. One thing is certain is that I am eye the two's feud if this is the matches I'm going to get out of it. How would you deal with such a disappointing match rating? Their Momentum and Pop were fine for Main Eventers, by the way, no troubles there. No bad chemistry either. Always look forward to the opinions and suggestions from the creative team here on the forums.</div></blockquote> 6 Keep them as teams. You don't need more solos at the top. 7 Nicky and Alicia power trip? yes please. That would be great 8 Give him an armed forces stable. I love mine. The Silencer, Militia Sister and a few army alts. great as faces or heels and a nice excuse for a midcard stable to get a few no-names up to better pop levels. And really easy to turn most alts into army versions 9 Kill the feud. No point to have two lumps in a feud when they can both help younger, future stars more

Boltinho · October 9, 2013

Long post alert!

At the start of Jan 2014 I thought I’d update the very select USPW thread followers on my game.

Due to my lack of skill booking and insistence on a slow, steady approach we’re still at cult but doing quite nicely with some solid results and grades. Our ME is still mainly full of classic USPW names with some new faces rising up through the ranks.

In an unusual manner for me I’ve got an absolutely enormous roster so recently we’ve taken the step of introducing a non-televised B-show that puts on weekly shows in Canada to try and give some exposure as well as regular use to the workers who aren’t ready for a TV push yet.

Workers:

Nicky Champion

Nicky has been our go-to guy ever since he came back from his injury at the start of 2013. Consistently delivers fantastic promos and absolutely loves working with bug guys (chemistry note) which means a steady supply of strong matches against monster heels of any level.

Chris Caulfield & Freddie Datsun – Hard Knocks

Our current champs after they won the belt last year from the Cold Warriors. They don’t tend to get really big matches and their main job is to act as on-the-job trainers to up and coming younger teams.

Enygma

The Mysterious one spends a lot of times hiding in shadows playing dastardly mind games on whoever his latest target is. A long psychological war with Nicky had the champ doubting his own sanity but ultimately he was vanquished in the ring. Has recently teamed a few times with young Greg Guage as they have great chemistry.

Krusher Karloff & The Big Problem – The Cold Warriors

Not a great in-ring worker still but is improving and can reliably pump out B+ or higher promos which are great for face tag-team.

Dr Steel & Tyrannosaur (Jumbo Jackson & T-Rex in plastic villain suits)

The arch villains of USPW. Dr and the dinosaur have big plans of ruling the world but normally their demonic plans fizzle out or are foiled by heroes. For example the time Dr Steel tried to inject T-Rex DNA into a series of young wrestlers. Or the time Tyrannosaur attempted to out-eat Brice the Giant to prove he could devour the entire USPW fanbase.

Great fun and again can pull of solid promos but I’m thinking they might be nearing the end of their time together.

James Justice

The laid-back dude continues to spend his time battling people beneath him as he just wants to laze about or go surfing rather than all this fighting. Has battled Bulldozer Smith and his gang in the past and is now attempting to teach Ernest youngman and the Neptune twins (The New School) that there is more to being a USPW star than just skill and Ws.

Baine

The scariest man (or is he?) in USPW came back to life after Nicky Champion buried him alive back in July at Independence Day Slam. It’s still slightly unclear how but we do know that the returned supernatural Baine is under the control of Cherry Bomb. Baine is currently battling all that is American against the Team USA stable…

Team USA!

Freedom Force, American Joe, Union Glenn & Lora Washington.

Brought together by a love of their country they haven’t been hugely successful in the ring (beyond Freedom Force holding the TV belt) but every single USPW fan has a soft spot in their heart and the signs are that Joe and Union have the makings of an extremely good tag team. Expect continued improvement in 2014 for this group.

Natural storm (DC Rayne & Eddie Howard)

Early tag title holders in 2013 but they’ve fallen down the pecking order a little . DC Rayne is dating Alicia Strong and is so assured of a job for life but frustratingly has stalled momentum-wise at C+, and pop-wise at C.

Will need to show evidence that their skills can turn into grades to get back to title contention.

Darryl Devine

Holder of the Cruiserweight belt and he’s done a great job of defending it through the year against some talented but not huge workers like Greg Gauge and Jacob Jett.

Pulls out some great in-ring grades but annoyingly seems to be stuck at or around C in pop. That’s no disaster as he’s there to grow the division for now but if he wants to turn the cruiser belt into a top title he’ll need to step up sooner or later.

Groucho Black

Sometime partner and sometime respected rival of Devine. They’ve teamed well against Gauge and Enygma and Black is doing a great job of being a cruiser ring-general and trainer. Should probably get his own push at some point but I like his chemistry with Devine too much for now.

Running Wolf

He’s improved up to UM level and a solid and unshakeable C+ pop but has been spinning his wheels for a while. Has teamed with Nicky as a fellow native American sometimes and is set to be stirred into Nicky’s current feud in a more pronounced role.

Bulldozer Smith

Leader of the Burning Aces biker gang. Bulldozer has been a great success since his debut in early 2013 and is now one of the more respected men outside the ME. Smart money says he will be one of the breakouts in 2014 – especially if his current feud takes off.

Jacob Jett

After 6 months of internet stories about his future stardom we signed Jett who has – done not much really. Clearly a good worker he hasn’t really had a proper feud apart from the inaugural 6-man cruiserweight struggle where he was involved. Probably needs to be attached to a stable or put in a team.

Parker Stevens

The rich, spoiled, Canadian businessman has been good value since his arrival but again has failed to shine as he probably should. Has recently been handed a big feud which will hopefully raise his pop to justify the hype.

Primus

USPWs newest signing after SWF let him go. Idiots. Primus is wreaking havoc in the midcard and on our B show and it’s only a matter of time until he starts getting his teeth into some big names.

Greg Gauge

Signed a long-term contract and has risen steadily to become a credible midcarder. Enjoyed a solid feud with Devine and excellent chemistry as a partner with Enygma points towards a big 2014.

Battalion 27

General Doom, Private Bantom, Sergeant Silencer, Militia Sister.

The rampant, paramilitary group have left a swathe of destruction behind them under the leadership of legendary villain general Doom. Recently Silencer and Bantom have elevated themselves to bigger leagues and are embroiled in a tough fight with Caulfield and Datsun over the tag straps. Hopefully that amount of airtime will boost them up into solid midcard spots.

Sgt Silencer is noteworthy in having one of our best ever matches with Nicky Champion.

Finlay O’Farraday & Bear Bekowski – The Suffering

Two big, bearded, burly men of few words. Not much focus yet (but they’ve only been together and in the company for a month or two) but I have big plans for them as a more capable monster tag team than Savage Fury or the Cold Warriors

Mr Monstrous

Matt Keith under a mask playing a vampiric gimmick. Because it’s awesome that’s why. Has had some great matches with UM and above but not much focus or any big feuds yet.

DJ Sure

Just loaded with potential. Great look, mic skills and brawling. A lack of chemistry or spark has stopped him really taking off so far but he’s another who should have a big 2014.

Swoop McCarthy

Along with Bulldozer probably our biggest riser in 2013. After signing a long-term deal in Jan 2013 he’s gone from being an unknown to being in a B-rated match against Enygma on PPV.

This is only going to continue as he posts B promos regularly. Given the right opponents he could be one of our biggest stars in a year.

Big Dog John Nash

Bulldozer Smiths underling and sometime partner in the Burning Roses. Has been to development and improved but still needs work and a big feud.

Wade Orson & War machine

Spent most of 2013 jobbing on the preshow to build experience. Wade in particular looks like a breakout possibility. They’ve been sucked into a good mini-feud so we’ll see how that progresses them as they desperately need pop.

Thunder & Svensson

An awesome team of Andreas Thunder and Nigel Svensson. Building chemistry and experience and developing on the preshow. Long-term I see them as midcard stalwarts.

Alicia Strong

The queen of USPW. A 5-time women’s champ and with her pop pushing C+ can finally start to drive the division forwards beyond the zero-sum happenings so far.

Raven Robinson

A long build to a turn against Alicia has the women’s division all a-flutter. Raven is rocking her new goth gimmick.

Thea Davis

Future superstar. But not yet.

Melody

Had a nice feud with Alicia in h1 2013 but is spinning her wheels a bit now.

Emma Bitch

Just up from development. I’m thinking about allying her to the Burning Roses as a she-biker

Cherry Bomb

Manipulating the demonic Baine but not really doing much with the other ladies. I’d like to gain some pop and come back to challenge Alicia but she’s stuck in the Ds.

Foxxy Larue

Should be a mainstay of the womens div once she can take off. Is the mistreated girlfried on Andre Jones where they have an edgy (for USPW) relationship based on 70s gender stereotypes and Blaxploitation flicks.

Gorgon Killer Kass

I really, really want a monster heel women’s tag team. But even though their menace is ace for chicks it’s still only Cish. Anyone managed to get this going?

Feuds:

Nicky Champion vs Burning Roses

Our champ is beset by dirty bikers. Even drafting in Running Wolf to help can he stand against racist, cheating soldiers of fortune desperate to make a big impact by taking out the biggest name in the company?

A B at the last PPV seems to say this one will run for a while.

Enygma vs Swoop

Swoop took exception to Enygma’s reliance on sneaky, underhand tactics whilst he was gunning for Nicky. Enygma responded by unleashing those same tactics on Swoop who is now seeing shapes in the shadows and distrusting everyone.

Another B in the ring gives me hope for this one too.

Tag titles

Hard Knocks (Caulfield & Datsun) defend against Battalion 27 (Silencer and Bantom) who are trying to simply outpower the wily veterans. The Cold Warriors have recently resurfaced and are also in the mix in a messy feud full of attacks.

Return of the fallen: Baine/Cherry vs team USA

Baine controlled by Cherry Bomb is a one-man army. Can the heroic America-lovers manage to stand together against the monster?

Evilness vs London Blitz

Dr Steel and Tyrannosaur hatch more schemes – this time to steal Big Ben. Wade Orson and War machine try to stand in their way and foil plans.

Alicia vs Raven

They used to be friends until Raven’s bitterness got out of control. Now it’s classic all-American sunshine girl vs dark, troubled nihilist.

James Justice vs the New School

JJ is trying to instil some of his character into the young and ambitious Ernest Youngman and the Neptune twins. This is unlikely to work. As is this feud.

Cruiser title: money vs talent

Parker Stevens wants the belt. And he’s willing to pay for it. Can he be the man to unseat Darryl Devine? Can Devine be swayed by hard cash?

Questions:

I’d like to put Nicky in a long feud leading up until Independence Day Slam 2014. Should I develop his current one against Bulldozer Smith? Turn Justice and build a huge never-seen-before clash? Have another go at Nicky vs Baine? Or anyone else on the roster? Bear in mind his chemistry against big men.

It’s time to bring back the Sneer Corporation. Who should be in it? Primus? Bear Bekowski and Finlay? Gorgon and Killer Kass? T-rex? The Cold Warriors?

The women’s division is a bit stalled. How do I get it going?

I’d like Swoop to be a focus this year. Do I keep him feuding with Enygma? How could this be expanded? Who else would be a good opponent?

demondragonking · October 10, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Boltinho" data-cite="Boltinho" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34901" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In an unusual manner for me I’ve got an absolutely enormous roster so recently we’ve taken the step of introducing a non-televised B-show that puts on weekly shows in Canada to try and give some exposure as well as regular use to the workers who aren’t ready for a TV push yet.</div></blockquote> When you hit the right requirements for it, I'd highly recommend snagging tv on USA Sports 1. Not only is it thematically fit for USPW (USA!USA!USA!), it also lets you make inroads to the British Isles, Australia, and Europe. As is, I spent a good amount of time at Cult until I felt comfortable moving upward, heck, I for nearly a year locked myself at Cult until I was running events and TV shows better than the bit two. I never thought about moving my B show to other areas. I may steal that. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Boltinho" data-cite="Boltinho" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34901" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Questions: I’d like to put Nicky in a long feud leading up until Independence Day Slam 2014. Should I develop his current one against Bulldozer Smith? Turn Justice and build a huge never-seen-before clash? Have another go at Nicky vs Baine? Or anyone else on the roster? Bear in mind his chemistry against big men.</div></blockquote> This is just me, but I'd pick out one or two workers that will be the main heel and give those workers a nice long build up as you're building up Nicky, don't let Nicky and the other guy(s) interact at all, keep them separate and high in momentum and pop. Then when you feel they are both ready for it, WHAM, big time feud up to IDS. It's the method I've used for my Valiant and Remo feud that's going on now. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Boltinho" data-cite="Boltinho" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34901" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It’s time to bring back the Sneer Corporation. Who should be in it? Primus? Bear Bekowski and Finlay? Gorgon and Killer Kass? T-rex? The Cold Warriors?</div></blockquote> I personally would give the Cold Warriors their own group, I've got a Randall Hopkirk dressed up in Russian garb if you need a manager/mouthpiece. Also look for others like Zoe Amis and her Agent 69 character, and Oleg Dorosklov makes a good Russian too (got an image of him in russian garb too if you need it.) I've also got the images Three masked Russian characters that I'm not using atm if you need those as well. All found on the site here, though you may need to dig. Gah, off track! As for Sneer, I'd grab the Heavy Menace guys. Others you may want to look at are BB Colosus, Boneyard, Lil Henry, and any other Heavy Menace (tag team name, ho!) guys that are about in the lower companies. Hell's Bouncer is another good one. If you want something to do, you could always unleash the big menacing guys on the cruisers. David vs. Goliath style. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Boltinho" data-cite="Boltinho" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34901" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The women’s division is a bit stalled. How do I get it going?</div></blockquote> Tie them into some of your midcard/upper mid/main event feuds. Mixed tag matches help where you want to boost a ladies' pop by teaming her up with a popular male worker. I also highly recommend you swipe Charity Sweet. after a stint in development and such, for me she has yet to NOT get the 'Charity Sweet has improved in (skill)' messages. As for the women you have now? a good group vs group can if done right get everyone over and keep them all busy. Something else I did is random 'menacing guy intimidates diva' and 'menacing guy intimidates diva but is driven off by face' type angles putting the ladies in there with the higher rated angle makers will get them up to sustain the division. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Boltinho" data-cite="Boltinho" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34901" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I’d like Swoop to be a focus this year. Do I keep him feuding with Enygma? How could this be expanded? Who else would be a good opponent?</div></blockquote> Keep him fighting Enygma for now, You may want to try to grab someone that's just as good on the entertainment skills as Swoop and build them up, I'm sure the angles on dueling mics would be golden. Roger Cage comes to mind and others. Heck, I recommend Fro Sure as either an ally or foe in that case as well as he's got the entertainment skills and the star quality to go far. The good thing about Swoop is he's got the potential to go in numerous directions. From arrogant would be star, to 'people's champion', to blue collar 'just a working guy' type hero.

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