Wrestling History: Birth of Wrestling and the 20th Century

mobius1 · September 21, 2013

Just recently got TEW 2013 and figured I'd have some fun with an easy little Dynasty. Always have enjoyed Effverse and the organic nature of it and thought it would be an interesting concept of doing the story of the universe from the POV of a person writing a book looking back at the history of wrestling. Most of his information from the wrestlers themselves so I think we know how that will go.

There will still be cards and notes from shows and stuff and only cut breaks to the book when important things happen in game that need to be reflected on. Hope to have fun with this and I hope people will enjoy reading it.

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April 18, 2003

Former New York Times writer and self proclaimed "biggest pro wrestling fan in the world", Roy Halloway is finished with his book on the history of pro wrestling. Halloway spent two years researching this book, talking with various stars and those surrounding the business. The book chronicles the start of wrestling with Southern Pro Wrestling to its Golden Age to the Steroids Scandal of the 90's to the modern form of entertainment we know today. (Published by New Grounds Media LLC.)

Price: $20.00

mobius1 · September 21, 2013

About the Author:

Roy Halloway graduated college at the University of California, Berkeley in 1982 with a degree in journalism. While working for the New York Times in the early 1990's, he became familiar with pro wrestling while reporting on the Steroid Scandal for the Times. While reporting on it Halloway became fond of the business doing small time sports articles claiming the title of the "Biggest Fan of Pro Wrestling in the World." He currently lives in Pennsylvania where he still actively works in print for Pro Wrestling Today as an editor.

Forward by Stephen Thomas:

Pro wrestling has a long and storied history starting as a carnival event before branching out into its own business. That first company has become legendary to wrestling fans everywhere. My grandfather, Craig Thomas and Don Loomis founded it. Ever since wrestling has flowed through my family's veins.

When I first met Roy, I have to admit I had my reservations about him. Pro Wrestling has always been marred by the steroid scandal of the 90's and him having been one of the chief reporters of it in the press you could see why. Talking with someone who was just out to smear the business I grew up in so that some schmuck from California could make a book was not something I was up for, nor anyone else in the business would be.

Roy, however, was genuine in his interest. I don't think he is quite deserved his title of "Biggest Fan of Pro Wrestling in the World." I mean I have met some really crazy fans while in this business. Though he might be up there though. I would't be one for deriding someone for using a title to self promote himself. There is not a person I have met anyone who hasn't read up on as much of pro wrestling that started out as a complete outsider than him. Roy's interest in pro wrestling is completely unique and his own.

I can promise you that Roy was completely thorough in his research. He has spoken with many wrestlers, gone through much of videos, audio, print, and other media that was given to him by me and others. If there is one book that is totally complete in it's history of pro wrestling, not just in America but the World, it would be this one. Not having any particular stake in the business other than being a fan and reporting on it I can also say there isn't any of the normal bull that is in most books of this nature. It's a complete straight shot look at pro wrestling.

Somehow, somewhere, after seeing all the effort that was put into this book and the genuineness of it I have the feeling my grandfather is looking down on this masterful work with approval. He put his heart and soul into the business and Roy has defiantly put his heart and soul into this book making it what it is. With a new century ahead of pro wrestling I only hope that just as many memorable stories are created as are in this book, if not more.

mobius1 · September 23, 2013

Chapter 1: In the Beginning The brain child of pro wrestling started with Don Loomis. Don was born in Cullman, Alabama January 17, 1865. With no formal education outside of high school, Loomis bounced around from odd jobs here and there. In 1902 he eventually worked as part of the Alabama state carnival. Loomis had noticed while working the carnivals that some of the biggest draws were the wrestling events. None of the other shows or attractions seems to compare. The crowd was energized by the fight of sport especially when it came to men who had a history between each other that was portrayed. Two rivals or one man who had a grudge for having been cheated out of a win. His vision was clear. If this one element could be taken away from the carnival and used on its own it could be highly profitable. At the same time another man was working in the Alabama area. Craig Thomas had just recently graduated from college. Born June 2, 1895 in Decatur, Alabama. He ended up graduating from the recently formed University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences, only having been formed in 1909, with a bachelors degree in Fine Arts. It seems like two were far and away separate from each other, however at the time Don Loomis wanted someone who was familiar with acting to help work with his wrestlers and potentially someone who could help with promotion. Unemployed and just fresh out of college, Craig applied hoping to get something that could get him a job till he found something more prestigious. The two of them had their fateful meeting in Rome, Georgia along with Frank Norris. It was decided that Frank would handle talent relations, as he was most familiar with wrestling being a promoter for several local carnivals. Him and Craig would handle setting up the matches and the shows. Don himself would run the show, which they would move to Georgia. Don didn't want to have to deal with the Alabama carnival promoters from which he was stealing their side show talent from and it would give them a new market to test their new show in. The business was finalized on March 1, 1920 and they set their first show for Saturday April 13, 1920. This would give them time to work on possibly recruiting more talent and plan for the first show. Some new talent was picked up, but they still couldn't find who they wanted to be a referee so those duties were handed over to Craig once they had finalized their roster. With radio just recently having come out to the public, Frank and Don decided to do the cometary duties, which would be recorded to play on the local radio station. The event was set for the Rainbow Bar and Grill in Brunswick, Georgia. <div style="text-align:center;"> Roster for SPW (Updated Monday August Week 3, 1920) SPW World Champion http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r690/sunnycorax/Generic18_zpsb950022c.jpg Saita Kuroki Title History Levi Andrews April 13, 1920 - September 13, 1920 (0 Successful Defenses; 6 month reign) SPW National Champion http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r690/sunnycorax/GEN_National_zps9123898e.jpg Fridrich Herzog Title History None SPW Tag Team Champions http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r690/sunnycorax/NWATagTeam3_zps8227abe3.jpg The Alliance (Sir Anthony Henry & Daniel Evans) Title History None Main Event Aubry Morin (Heel) Daniel Evans (Face) Emillio Suarez (Heel) Eric Frye (Face) Sir Anthony Henry (Face) Upper Midcard Fridrich Herzog (Heel) Joe Boone (Face) Levi Andrews (Heel) Saita Kuroki (Face) The Masked Fan (Heel) Midcard Bartlett Fortin (Heel) Chevy Andre (Face) Laurent David (Heel) Pierrepont Laurent (Face) The Witch Doctor (Face) Lower Midcard Allan Borden (Heel) Bradley Hogan (Heel) Saturday Night Showdown (April 13, 1920) Triple Threat Match for the SPW World Title Joe Boone vs. Levi Andrews vs. Saita Kuroki Triple Threat Match for the SPW National Title Friedrich Herzog vs. Sir Anthony Henry vs. Daniel Evans Tag Team Match (2 vs. 2) Bartlett Fortin & Laurent David vs. Pierrepont Laurent & Shane Crain Singles Match Bailey Frye vs. Emilio Suarez Singles Match Allan Borden vs. Bradley Hogan</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36738" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Was hoping to have this out sooner but the weekend was busier than expected.</div></blockquote>

White Dolphin · September 24, 2013

Just a quick question: Are you booking the companies as you go or is it you watching the game world unfold? Cause if this is a watcher diary, you might want to PM me, I did a dynasty using a organically generated universe based off Effganic and you will likely want to know a few things before you sim shows (Trust me, if you let the CPU do what it wants, there will be fifty Coastal Zones and zero TCWs by 2003.)

mobius1 · September 24, 2013

No this is me playing along and putting a story over the top of it. It isn't a watchers diary.

mobius1 · September 24, 2013

The show started off already in a bit of a mess before it even got started. Shane Crane started an argument with a fan that almost went physical before it was broken up. None the less things got going eventually after the incident. Every member of the roster was given a match as to see how well they could perform. For many they had some wrestling experience as amateurs. Others had been some of the carnival performers that had been hired by Don Loomis. Sixty-one people showed up at that Rainbow Bar & Grill for the first showing of Saturday Night Showdown.

In the first match Bradley Hogan defeated Allan Borden via Pinfall. The match was a solid opener showing that even though the two had no prior experience that they at least had decent skills. It also revealed the issues with the show that needed to be fixed as it played out. Craig Thomas was poor as a referee and Don Loomis was a poor Road Agent. For this show they were stuck with that and did their best to work around it. [F+]

After that the crowd started to get behind the show after the next match between Emilio Suarez and Bailey Frye. Both wrestlers had a solid performance, as Emilio Suarez overcame Bailey Frye via submission. He won though after using a weapon on the leg of Bailey to weaken him for the hold while the referee was distracted, which got a good amount of buzz from the crowd. [E-]

Next up was the first ever tag team match. Pierrepont Laurent and Shane Crane took on Bartlett Fotin and Laurent David. It was about as good as the opening mach, as more of the new talent were still trying to find their way around the ring and work together. Building on the story that would develop later in the night, Bartlett Fotin seemed distracted and a bit fatigued in the match which cost his team. Pierrepont picked up the win for his team by pinning Bartlett. [F+]

The next match was the first title match of the company and was for the National Title. It was also the first three way match as Friedrich Herzog, Sir Anthony Henry, and Daniel Evens took on each other for the title. Daniel Evans is better known as Daniel Loiselle, a Canadian amateur wrestler. Most in attendance didn't know this though and they played on this ignorance, giving him a new ring name and claiming him an American wrestler and former football player, a new sport at the time. Sir Anthony Henry came in under a British patriot gimmick, hoping to rile up the crowd while Friedrich Herzog was played, as an arrogant German heel. The crowd was behind this match despite some poor booking, as they tried to script a slow build match with too little time. That and Friedrich Herzog was unable to keep going in the long match. Even still the victory went to Friedrich after pinning Daniel for the title. [E-]

After the match, Friedrich continued to assault Daniel when Sir Anthony Henry started to head backstage. Seeing the German beating up Daniel, he wasted no time getting back into the ring to break things up. Friedrich left with the title deciding two on one wasn't for him.[F+]

After that was all cleared up the final main event match for the World Title was set to go. Both Joe Boone and Saita Kuroki made their way to the ring looking injured. Both reported to the ref that they had been attacked by Laurent David. Craig asked them if they still both wanted to compete and they showed their toughness by telling the crowed the match against Levi Andrews was still on. [F- for both segments]

With that Levi Andrews came to the ring to join them. The match went over well with the crowd, but not as well as the other matches and it showed. Levi Andrews looked tired out in the ring and Saita Kuroki was exhausted by the end of it. As expected given the attacks, Levi picked up the win and the win and the World Title via submission. [F+]

After the match the crowd finds out why Laurent had attacked them, as he climbs into the ring with Levi to celebrate the win. The crowd jeered them, as the two celebrated finishing up the show. [F]

Overall there was a lot of work to be done to get things moving. There was an obvious need for a talented referee in the ring and a much better Road Agent. On top of that, Frank Noris hadn't banked on people recognizing some of the wrestlers. Daniel Evans, Emilio Suarez, Friedrich Herzog, Joe Boone, Levi Andrews, Saita Kuroki, and Sir Anthony Henry all had a reputation behind their gimmicks that was felt all over the south. They had been working in many different carnivals all over the area and a few people were not happy or put off by the change to their gimmick so soon. Sir Anthony Henry's face turn fell flat on the crowd and it hurt him. Overall though the show generated buzz. Much to Don Loomis' surprise he even turned a profit on it making $7,704 that month. It seemed to justify his thoughts that this business was worth it. Planning went into the next show with all three of the managing members happy with the result. [Overall show rating: F+]

Psycho Sam · September 24, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="mobius1" data-cite="mobius1" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36738" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>He won though after using a weapon</div></blockquote> First weapon usage in all of pro wrestling! Such a modern thing to do! <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Looking forward to seeing more.

mobius1 · September 24, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Psycho Sam" data-cite="Psycho Sam" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36738" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>First weapon usage in all of pro wrestling! Such a modern thing to do! <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Looking forward to seeing more.</div></blockquote> Ya looking back on it I should have done something like he undid the turnbuckle pad and hit him against it. Guess Emilio is too cool for his time. <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Jaysin · September 24, 2013

You could always build Emilio as the grandfather of hardcore like Freddie Blassie or Dory Funk Sr. were.

mobius1 · September 24, 2013

I would think about it if his Hardcore wasn't an F-. It might be lucky he didn't hit himself with the chair. <img alt="

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Jaysin · September 24, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="mobius1" data-cite="mobius1" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36738" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I would think about it if his Hardcore wasn't an F-. It might be lucky he didn't hit himself with the chair. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></div></blockquote> OUCH! Nevermind <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">

AlaricRose · September 24, 2013

I like the idea of it being a history of professional wrestling from 1920, and it being in book form. I'm going to subscribe to this thread and I can't wait to see more.

mobius1 · September 24, 2013

After the show, Don Loomis quickly set about fixing the issues from the last show. Frank Norris was removed from Road Agent and replaced by Craig Thomas with the hopes of fixing that situation without having to go out of house. Corey Burkman was hired to be the referee for the next show despite his asking price. At that point Corey had become the highest payed working in the small company, something Don didn't like. Regardless they had their man and that is what the hire was all about.

The only problems that Frank Norris could see was continued troubles backstage. There were a lot of new faces and a lot of wrestlers with attitudes in the back; namely Bartlett Fortin, Laurent David, and Shane Crane. There were some policy changes in the back to hopefully fix this. Catering would be brought in to the next event and arrangements would be made for transportation and accomidations for out of town wrestlers. The hope was to ease tensions but none were sure it would work.

As far as their outlets went, both Rainbow Bar & Grill and the local radio station they were using pleased with the results. The bar was packed with 61 customers that wouldn't have been there otherwise and the response from the station is that the advertisers didn't mind and the show filled a nice late evening show slot at an hour long. All around the whole endeavor seemed profitable for everyone so a new show was set at the same time and place for next month. The advertisements were sent out while everyone got ready for the next show.

<div style="text-align:center;">Saturday Night Showdown (May 13, 1920)

Tag Team Match (2 vs. 2)

Saita Kuroki & Joe Boone vs. The Professionals (Levi Andrews & David Laurent)

Tag Team Match (2 vs. 2)

Friedrich Herzog & ??? vs. The Alliance (Sir Anthony Henry & Daniel Evans)

Singles Match

Bartlett Fortin vs. Pierrepont Laurent</div>

Psycho Sam · September 24, 2013

Tag Team Match (2 vs. 2)

Saita Kuroki & Joe Boone vs. The Professionals (Levi Andrews & David Laurent)

Tag Team Match (2 vs. 2)

Friedrich Herzog & ??? vs. The Alliance (Sir Anthony Henry & Daniel Evans)

Singles Match

Bartlett Fortin vs. Pierrepont Laurent

mobius1 · September 25, 2013

((Will be using quote boxes to show information that isn't in the book now))

Saturday Night Showdown 2
held at the Rainbow Bar & Grill drew 59 people.

Announcers for GRBZ Radio Broadcast:
Craig Thomas, Frank Norris, and Don Loomis

Shane Crane vs. Aubry Morin

Aubry Morin came out to his Rich Snob gimmick which went over with the crowd. None the less Morin showed he could put up a fight against "Cowboy" Shane Crane. The match was pretty even until Morin hit Crane with a low blow out of sight of the referee allowing him to pick up the win by pinfall @ 5:44. [F+]

Aubry Morin after the match told the crowd that he was here to take out the trash in SPW. Wrestling is a man's sport for people with class and style like himself. Next on his list was Pierrepont Laurent with his unkept hair and poor taste. Morin said Laurent may think he is a bad boy, but that he was going to be shown as nothing but a boy. [E]

Bartlett Fortin vs. Pierrepont Laurent

In a rematch from the tag team match from last week, Bartlett Fortin took on Pierrepont Laurent. Fortin managed to overcome his opponent this time around, seeing as he didn't have a tag partner to slow him down. Fortin won by pinfall with a Side Suplex @ 8:03 [F+]

After the match, Bartlett Fortin celebrated in the ring...and much to the surprise of the crowd Allan Borden came out to celebrate with him...with moonshine. It seems like the gangster is planning on teaming up with the backwoods redneck moonshiner. [F-]

Friedrich Herzog came to the ring with owner Don Loomis to tell the crowd who his tag team partner was. In a thick German accent, Herzog announced Emilio Suarez as his partner, as the crowd booed. Loomis quiets the crowd as Suarez says that Mexico may not have helped Germany during the Great War, but with him here Mexico would be with him today. Today they would beat The Alliance. [F+]

Friedrich Herzog and Emilio Suarez vs. The Alliance (Sir Anthony Henry & Daniel Evans)

The match went back and forth with many swings in who had control of the match. However The Alliance ended up winning when Daniel Evans caused Emilio Suarez to submit @ 10:19. [E]

Emilio Suarez and Friedrich Herzog cleared the ring to regroup and plan their next course of action. For the time being The Alliance gets to celebrate in the ring. [F+]

Saita Kuroki and Joe Boone vs. The Professionals (Levi Andrews & David Laurent)

The match was the big match of the night. Saita Kuroki and Joe Boone looked off their game and not a cohesive tag team. Meanwhile The Professionals jelled in the match. While Saita Kuroki and Joe Boone were talented and could carry themselves, the numbers game finally caught up on them. Levi Andrews finally caused Saita Kuroki to submit @ 7:31 [E-]

After the match, The Professionals celebrated in the ring. Outside the ring Saita Kuroki and Joe Boone looked on baffled. Both men couldn't believe they lost [F-]

Final Show Rating: E-

Prediction Score:

Psycho Sam: 3/3 (100%)

Looking on after the show, Craig Thomas proved to be a much better Road Agent and with the new referee things were looking up. With the cost for the workers, due to new policy, and less people showing up for the second show profits were down to $3,645 in May. The last minute signing of Aubry Morin a few days before the show proved to be a boon as he had a stunning opening performance in his first appearance.

Even with the numbers down, the buzz from the last show was better than the first one. Once again the Rainbow Bar & Grill cleared them for another show. Both parties were still making quite a profit from the arrangement. The radio show still kept going at the late night spot as well, with the same recorded shows on a Disc phonograph and then playing it over the radio. It was rather crude and the announcers had to watch and record the show in another room, as the crowd drowned out the announcers on the last show at some points and there was no way to adjust the amplification or anything of that nature.

Don Loomis also noticed the popularity of the tag team matches that were going on at the show and made plans with his other partners for a tag team title. It would give them time to draw out having to pay out on a World Title match for a bit while still building heat for it. Doing a tournament might be the best way to do it. The question was who should win the tournament?

Saturday Night Showdown 3 (June 13, 1920)

Tag Team Tournament for the SPW Tag Team Title

Tag Team Tournament Match #4

First Seed: The Alliance (Sir Anthony Henry & Daniel Evans)
vs.
Eighth Seed: ??? & ???

Tag Team Tournament Match #3

Second Seed: The Professionals (Levi Andrews & Laurent David)
vs.
Seventh Seed: Bradly Hogan & ???

Tag Team Tournament Match #2

Fourth Seed: The Coalition (Friedrich Herzog & Emilio Surez)
vs.
Fifth Seed: Shane Crane & ???

Tag Team Tournament Match #1

Third Seed: Saita Kuroki & Joe Boone
vs.
Sixth Seed: The Moonshine Connection (Allan Borden & Bartlett Fortin)

Singles Match
Aubry Morin vs. Pierrepont Laurent

Buzz Notes:

Don Loomis says he has brought in a special tag team to take on The Alliance that will challenge them to the very core.

Bradly Hogan says he doesn't need a tag partner and can win this tournament 2 on 1 the whole way through. Don Loomis has told him he needs a partner by Saturday or he will be disqualified.

Shane Crane says he has a partner but is waiting till the show to announce who it is.

mobius1 · September 25, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36738" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Steven Gonzalez is causing problems backstage. <div style="text-align:center;">Saturday Night Showdown 3 at Rainbow Bar & Grill (June 1920) Attendance: 74 Aubry Morin vs. Pierrepont Laurent Aubry Morin was on a roll tonight taking on Pierrepont Laurent. The match was over fairly quickly as Morin picked up the win by pinfall via Top Rope Crossbody @ 5:40 [F+] After the match Aubry Morin took the time to tell the crowd he wasn't finished taking out the trash yet and that he had something special in mind. He wasn't finished tonight. [E] Joe Boone then came out with Saita Kuroki. Kuroki got in the ring for their match but Boone didn't. Boone said he had a partner for tonight and it wasn't Kuroki. He wasn't going to suffer another loss paired with him and left to go backstage. [F] The Moonshine Connection (Allan Borden & Bartlett Fortin) vs. Saita Kuroki and... The Moonshine Connection came out along with Don Loomis. They were hoping Saita Kuroki couldn't find a partner and he would be disqualified. Aubry Morin then comes from the back. Kuroki doesn't look too pleased, but a partner is better than no partner. Kuroki starts in the ring and does well, however the team of Borden and Fortin start to work on him. Kuroki goes for the tag and Morin comes in. Morin and Borden circle in the ring and lock up, but then Morin breaks the hold and the two stare down. Morin then tags back in Kuroki, much to Kuroki's surprise. With that Aubry leaves the ring allowing Borden to defeat Kuroki by pinfall @ 3:57 via a Big Right Hook. [E-] Afterwords The Moonshine Connection celebrates their advancement in the tournament. Saita Kuroki looks visibly disgruntled, as he collects himself and heads backstage. [F-] The Coalition (Friedrich Herzog & Emilio Surez) vs. The Rowdy Cowboys (Joe Boone & Shane Crane) Both teams come to the ring for their match. For Joe Boone this is his first test with his new tag team partner, Shane Crane. The Coalition is also looking for their first win as a tag team. The match was hard hitting right from the start, as Joe Boone squared off against Friedrich Herzog. All four of them went back and forth for awhile before finally Joe Boone picked up with win via pinfall @ 12:04. [E] A jubalent Joe Boone celebrated in the ring with Shane Crane. Clearly this isn't what Friedrich Herzog or Emilio Surez had planned on happening. [F-] The Professionals (Levi Andrews & Laurent David) vs. Bradly Hogan and... The Professionals come to the ring rather lax. They are pretty confident that Don Loomis is going to disqualify Bradly Hogan. When Hogan comes to the ring sure enough Loomis gets into a fight with him, asking where his partner is. Hogan says he doesn't need one. Suddenly the lights go out, when they come back on Bailey Frye is standing behind Hogan. Loomis and Hogan stumble back a bit stunned. In his voodo attired, Frye announces he will be Hogan's partner. Hogan is furious and demands to be first in the ring. Frye agrees and the match begins. Hogan terrorizes The Professionals in the early going, but their numbers eventually get the better of him. Hogan however refuses to tag. Finally in desperation, Frye tags himself in, infuriating Hogan even more. Hogan rather quickly tags himself back in and rushes both of The Professionals. He is quickly cut down though as Levi Andrews picks up the win via submission @ 5:59. [F+] The Professionals leave the ring victorious, as Frye goes to check on Hogan. Hogan then starts to attack Frye. In the middle of the attack the lights go out again. When they come up again Frye is gone, much to Hogan's surprise. [F-] The Alliance (Sir Anthony Henry & Daniel Evans) vs. Steven Gonzalez & Richard Morton The Alliance comes out to cheers from the crowd. They have no idea who their opponents are going to be and Don Loomis has promised them a challenge. Out come two unknowns, who clearly look well built and have skill in their new wrestling gear. Steven Gonzalez and Richard Morton were picked up on a short term contract to see if they had what it takes to be in SPW. A rough first start to say the least. The match starts off poorly for The Alliance as the new wrestlers take the early lead. The match goes back and forth for a long time. There doesn't seem to be a clear winner till the latter part of the match Daniel Evans manages to isolate Richard Morton in the other corner of the ring and locks in a submission hold. After that it is all over and The Alliance picks up the win @ 14:58. [E-] As The Alliance celebrates in the ring Don Loomis informs their opponents that his staff will consider a contract extension, but wont promises anything. The crowd cheers the winners. Clearly The Alliance seems to be the favorites to win. [F-] Overall show raiting: E- Profit $4,411</div></div></blockquote> Their third show continued the trend. It was another good show that brought in their largest crowd yet, a total count of 74. The profits were back up at well setting at $4,411 for the month. Clearly whatever they were doing was right. The tag tournament matches also were going over well with the crowd.The only match that didn't go over well was the one with The Professionals. Not to say all was well. Don Loomis was planning on adding to the roster rotation and try some more new wrestlers in the mix, however after Steven Gonzalez started some gruff backstage they decided not to rehire him or Richard Morton. Craig Thomas urged for them to replace some of the men on the roster, as they worked really well as a tag team, but their was already enough problems backstage that Loomis didn't need anymore.

mobius1 · September 26, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36738" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Saturday Night Showdown 4 Tag Team Tournament Match #5 (Simi-Finals) The Alliance (Sir Anthony Henry & Daniel Evans) & The Rowdy Cowboys (Joe Boone & Shane Crane) Tag Team Tournament Match #6 (Simi-Finals) The Moonshine Connection (Allan Borden & Bartlett Fortin) & The Professionals (Levi Andrews & David Laurent) Singles Match Bailey Frye vs. Bradley Hogan </div></div></blockquote> Preview for next show.

Psycho Sam · September 26, 2013

Tag Team Tournament Match #5 (Simi-Finals)

The Alliance (Sir Anthony Henry & Daniel Evans) & The Rowdy Cowboys (Joe Boone & Shane Crane)

Tag Team Tournament Match #6 (Simi-Finals)

The Moonshine Connection (Allan Borden & Bartlett Fortin) & The Professionals (Levi Andrews & David Laurent)

Singles Match

Bailey Frye vs. Bradley Hogan

Cyclops · September 26, 2013

It's kind of fun trying to imagine these kinds of matches taking place in the 20's. It's going to be interesting too see how 70 years down the line the heels are still going to be winning via the same dirty tricks. Good luck! And I'll keep reading!

mobius1 · September 26, 2013

Heh, it's the same thing that's happens throughout wrestling history. Never underestimate the willing suspension of disbelief humans have for stories.

mobius1 · September 26, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36738" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Saturday Night Showdown 4 at Rainbow Bar & Grill Saturday July 13, 1920 Presented by Southern Pro Wrestling Attendance: 65 Aubry Morin vs. Pierrepont Laurent The match started and ended quite, as you would expect. It seems that Laurent can't beat Morin. Morin picked up the win @ 6:16 after spitting in his face and getting the roll up flash pin. [F+] After the match, Aubry Morin tells the crowd that he took care of Saita Kuroki just like he promised. The crowd responded with boos. Morin continued over the boos saying that why take out trash that isn't worth his time when someone can do it for him. The crowd then cheers as Kuroki confronts Morin and says he has bigger things than him to take care of but rest assured he is coming for Morin...soon. [E-] Bailey Frye vs. Bradley Hogan Bradley Hogan found that taking on Bailey Frye one on one was a more difficult task than he thought originally. Eventually though the brute picks up the win by submission @ 6:27. [F+] Bradley Hogan however refuses to break the hold and referee Corey Burkman is forced to break the hold himself. Bailey Frye rolls out of the ring, as Hogan knocks out the Burkman with a solid punch. Hogan then chases Frye under the ring, but can't find him. It seems Frye has disappeared again. "I WILL DESTROY YOU!" Hogan yells before heading to the back frustrated. [F+] Prior to the match, The Moonshine Connection comes out, obviously drunk. Barlett Fortin announces that they have this match in the bag, as Allan Borden and Fortin have one last good drink before getting ready. [F+] Tag Team Tournament Match #5 The Moonshine Connection (Bartlett Fortin & Allan Borden) vs. The Professionals (Levi Andrews & Laurent David) A match between two people who have a blatant disregard for the rules. This no doubt was going to be rowdy from the start. The match was full of dirty tricks but they all met there head when Allan Borden tried to save Bartlett Fortin by bashing Levi Andrews with a bottle and hit referee Corey Burkman instead. He just isn't having a good night. All four men were in the ring fighting now. Don Loomis then sent out Craig Thomas, former SPW referee turned announcer, to clean it up. The match finished with Levi Andrews getting Borden to submit @ 12:21. Andrews was using the ropes for leverage though, clearly cheating. [F+] The Rowdy Cowboys then come out, while the ring is being cleaned of the glass from the bottle. Shane Crane says he is confident of their win. Joe Boone agrees and says he is ready for this tournament to be done so he can beat Saita Kuroki and get a shot at the SPW World Title. [F+] Tag Team Tournament Match #6 The Alliance (Sir Anthony Henry & Daniel Evans) vs. The Rowdy Cowboys (Shane Crane & Joe Boone) This match was quite the soon to be classic. Both teams showed what it was to wrestle. A good clean fight all the way...till the finish. Near the end with Joe Boone facing Daniel Evans, Saita Kuroki came out to head to ringside. Boone yield at Kuroki demanding to know why he was here. Kuroki didn't respond causing Boone to demand from referee Corey Burkman that he be removed from ringside. Daniel Evens quickly rolled up Boone while this was going on and picked up the pinfall win @ 12:31. [E] After the match Saita Kuroki got in the ring and both him and Joe Boone got into a staring contest. Both men were nose to nose, with words exchanged. It required Corey Burkman and Craig Thomas to break them up. [E-]</div> Overall Show Rating: E- July Monthly Profits: $3,406 Show Predictions: Psycho Sam: 3/3 </div></blockquote> ((Finished show nothing new for the book though.))

Psycho Sam · September 26, 2013

Shouldn't I be getting a 2/3 since Bradley Hogan won instead of Bailey Frye?

mobius1 · September 27, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Psycho Sam" data-cite="Psycho Sam" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36738" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Shouldn't I be getting a 2/3 since Bradley Hogan won instead of Bailey Frye?</div></blockquote> Ya Hogan won and that is who you have bolded picked.

Psycho Sam · September 27, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="mobius1" data-cite="mobius1" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36738" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Ya Hogan won and that is who you have bolded picked.</div></blockquote> Blargh. Thought I picked Bailey. Well, that's what I get for reading the show at 6:00 AM. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

mobius1 · September 27, 2013

Matches for Saturday Night Showdown 5:

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>For the SPW Tag Team Championship: The Alliance (Sir Anthony Henry & Daniel Evans) vs. The Professionals (Laurent David & Levi Andrews) </li><li>Saita Kuroki vs. Joe Boone w/ Shane Crane </li><li>Bradly Hogan vs. Emilio Suarez </li><li>Aubry Morin vs. Shane Crane </li></ol>

Other Events:

[*]Don Loomis to make a speech on "Professionalism in SPW"

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