SWF 2014: A Young Lion's Second Year in the Den (Three-Way Brand Split)

3rdStringPG · December 18, 2013

OOC - Just to let everyone know where we're at, the go-home shows may be up over the weekend. Have a birthday party to attend on Friday...and work, work, work. And since I've bled TCW dry over the past in-game year, I might as well divulge who one of my next signings may be. (Note - he's not the "playa to be named later" Carlos Ray Batch was referring to when he traded Randy Bumfhole to Supreme. That will be revealed in between Supreme TV and Elite.)

A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY? ROCKY GOLDEN BEING EYED BY SWF

By Pro Wrestling Hits Staff

Monday, January 13, 2014

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Apparently, the SWF isn't through with its "smash and grab" attempts on TCW's roster. Earlier in the year, Laura Huggins became the latest addition to the Supreme family (the promotion and the brand) when she signed a four-year contract with the SWF - she'll be debuting later this month as the repackaged Paul Huntingdon's valet, and is rumored to be involved in a storyline with twin brother Franklin (a.k.a. Freddy in TCW) and his tag team partner, Edd Stone. Now it would appear that the SWF will be taking advantage of reigning TCW World champ Rocky Golden's contract coming up, and submitting a contract offer to the 6'8", 330-pound behemoth.

As of this writing, we still don't have any information on whether Golden is being targeted for the Supreme or Elite brand, but regardless of where he ends up, he makes for an interesting addition to either brand's lineup. "You'll never mistake Rocky Golden for Sean McFly or Tom Gilmore, but for a man his size, he's got some skills," said our source. "And he's got that look that Rick (Richard Eisen) wants to see in his workers. To think the SWF wasted so much time and money on that Steel kid...when they could have simply waited for Rocky Golden's contract to come up?"

Indeed, Rocky Golden is just the type of muscleman the SWF needs should it desire one, and it should be interesting to see how TCW plans to keep its current World champ around. He's going to need a name change, though, as the name "Rocky Golden" is copyrighted by Total Championship Wrestling LLC, and his original ring name "Prince Adam" isn't the kind of ring name that could draw a dime.

3rdStringPG · December 30, 2013

OOC - Apologies for the long gap in between updates, but I just want everyone to know that this thing isn't dead, even if I admit it was in critical condition during the Christmas holidays; I got into a total creative rut, was busy preparing for the holidays, among other things, had Christmas parties to attend, and that all combined in leading me to thinking it might be time to shut this bad boy down. But thanks to the likes of Occasional_Z, who'd given me some great advice on how to proceed, we're still in business, and KP's story will be pushing forward.

If I'm not given any work assignment tomorrow and on New Year's Day, I'll have the go-home shows up by then. In the meantime, anyone who still wants to predict can still do so. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

So...just how is the Kipper doing? We shall find out in this next segment.

<div style="text-align:center;">"To Fast-Track or Not to Fast-Track?"</div>

Monday, January 13, 2014

El Casa de Avatar, Detroit, Michigan

10:15 p.m.

The good thing about Charlie's condition was that he still had good reflexes despite his injury; he could still play Xbox games with me, and tonight, we were in intense competition on SWF 2K14, me playing as myself (hooray for DLC!), and Charlie playing as Drew Hawkins. Even with the huge discrepancy in stats, I was owning it, having landed a Funky, Funky Elbow Drop and posed for the crowd. Yes, I knew Charlie was playing the "mercy" card on me, as he'd beaten me five times in a row with Tom "Angry" Gilmore when I was playing as Jack Bruce. But this was a dream match in the truest of senses - such an outcome could only happen in my wildest dreams.

ONE...TWO...THREE!!!

"Goddamn it, Charlie, you let me win out there, didn't you?", I teased, as I stood up to grab another Coke from the fridge.

"Yeah, guess I did, but you know whom I want to win in the battle for Dawn the Cheerleader!"

"Aw, come on, bro, you know I'm enjoying single life right now! But yeah...Dawn can go on and date anyone, but hopefully not somebody who's part of the Klubb...or tight with the Klubb."

"And hopefully not somebody who can't hold his booze!", said Charlie, laughing uproariously as he prepared for the next game.

That was going to have to wait, though, as my phone rung and I rushed to grab it. Can of Coke in one hand and cell phone in the other, I answered the call, which came from an unknown number.

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"Hello, KP? Drew here, and I wanted to talk to you about something." Talk about an uncanny coincidence.

"What do you want, Drew?", I said, with a bit of apprehension and a lot of contempt. I still wasn't happy about the fact that that drunk was having the proverbial sloppy seconds.

"Look, KP, if you're still pissed off about me and Dawn, I'll have you know we haven't been dating recently. We're just friends right now, and I can assure you I've been treatin' her right. I called you because creative has something for you."

"And that is...?" I silently accepted Drew's sort-of apology and realized his toadying had led him to a spot on the Supreme creative team. Why'd he be calling me if he wasn't part of the Supreme booking committee with Paul Huntingdon?

"You might be traded to the Supreme brand. See, Kurt Laramee's been drivin' us crazy with his antics. Just the other day on Uprising he and Dean nearly came to blows in the locker room. As usual, Kurt was bein' stiff and sloppy in the ring, though to be honest, it wasn't like Dean isn't a clumsy oaf himself. If it was up to me, I'd fire both of their sorry asses, but since Kurt didn't re-sign for a long-term deal anyway, I was thinkin' of having you replace him in The 'Hood."

Me, the fourth guy in Steve Frehley's heel stable? This sounded very, very tempting, but then again, I'd just been paired up with Cowboy Rob Dillon, a guy who had just been betrayed in storyline by Cam Vessey. Why break up a brand new tag team so quickly? "I dunno about this, Drew..."

"I'm just givin' you a heads-up, because I suggested it to Paul and he seemed to like it. But at the end of the day, it's gonna be their decision, not mine. If I were you, though, I'd go for this, because...think of what could happen. If you're gonna be in Supreme, you'll be free of the Eisens. You'll be part of a heel faction, and dammit, KP, you are better on the mic than Steve is! At least people can understand you...Steve can be very mushmouthed when he's excited. Sure, you're still gonna lose most of the time, but if you'll be placed in a tag team with Karl, at least you'll go over on occasion."

"I'll still think about it," I replied. "Elite kinda needs their job guys."

"Give yourself some self-respect, KP! The Eisen boys are gonna make sure you get buried in the lower card forever. Paul and myself, we're on the progressive side of things. We can FAST-TRACK your push, and this could be the way to do it!"

"Just let me know what happens, alright, Drew? I'm still not sure I want to do this." With that, we bid our goodbyes and I returned to the SWF 2K14 session with a lot on my mind. Would it really be worth it to go to Supreme?

Nah, it wouldn't. Even as a job guy, even with the Eisens ruling the locker room, I was still happy in Elite, and thinking of the bigger picture, which was that it would be foolhardy to break Cowboy Soul up just weeks after the team was formed. And furthermore, Drew Hawkins still sounded the same as I remember him - not as much of a pain as the Eisens, but still full of shit. That push could wait.

Big Roguey · December 30, 2013

DO IT KP! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO IT!

Like have second thoughts. Be free of the more interesting backstage arc.

Russelrules44 · December 31, 2013

I just relized something, Koshiro hasn't won a match since Davids beat him for the North American title.....THE KLUBB HAS BURIED ANOTHER MAN!

Russelrules44 · December 31, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="3rdStringPG" data-cite="3rdStringPG" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>OOC - Just to let everyone know where we're at, the go-home shows may be up over the weekend. Have a birthday party to attend on Friday...and work, work, work. And since I've bled TCW dry over the past in-game year, I might as well divulge who one of my next signings may be. (Note - he's not the "playa to be named later" Carlos Ray Batch was referring to when he traded Randy Bumfhole to Supreme. That will be revealed in between Supreme TV and Elite.) A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY? ROCKY GOLDEN BEING EYED BY SWF By Pro Wrestling Hits Staff Monday, January 13, 2014 <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/TEW%202013/RockyGolden_zps60d4c7b2.jpg</div> Apparently, the SWF isn't through with its "smash and grab" attempts on TCW's roster. Earlier in the year, Laura Huggins became the latest addition to the Supreme family (the promotion and the brand) when she signed a four-year contract with the SWF - she'll be debuting later this month as the repackaged Paul Huntingdon's valet, and is rumored to be involved in a storyline with twin brother Franklin (a.k.a. Freddy in TCW) and his tag team partner, Edd Stone. Now it would appear that the SWF will be taking advantage of reigning TCW World champ Rocky Golden's contract coming up, and submitting a contract offer to the 6'8", 330-pound behemoth. As of this writing, we still don't have any information on whether Golden is being targeted for the Supreme or Elite brand, but regardless of where he ends up, he makes for an interesting addition to either brand's lineup. "You'll never mistake Rocky Golden for Sean McFly or Tom Gilmore, but for a man his size, he's got some skills," said our source. "And he's got that look that Rick (Richard Eisen) wants to see in his workers. To think the SWF wasted so much time and money on that Steel kid...when they could have simply waited for Rocky Golden's contract to come up?" Indeed, Rocky Golden is just the type of muscleman the SWF needs should it desire one, and it should be interesting to see how TCW plans to keep its current World champ around. He's going to need a name change, though, as the name "Rocky Golden" is copyrighted by Total Championship Wrestling LLC, and his original ring name "Prince Adam" isn't the kind of ring name that could draw a dime.</div></blockquote> Brutus Rock?

TheAwesomeBatman101 · December 31, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="3rdStringPG" data-cite="3rdStringPG" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>OOC - Apologies for the long gap in between updates, but I just want everyone to know that this thing isn't dead, even if I admit it was in critical condition during the Christmas holidays; I got into a total creative rut, was busy preparing for the holidays, among other things, had Christmas parties to attend, and that all combined in leading me to thinking it might be time to shut this bad boy down. But thanks to the likes of Occasional_Z, who'd given me some great advice on how to proceed, we're still in business, and KP's story will be pushing forward. If I'm not given any work assignment tomorrow and on New Year's Day, I'll have the go-home shows up by then. In the meantime, anyone who still wants to predict can still do so. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> So...just how is the Kipper doing? We shall find out in this next segment. <div style="text-align:center;">"To Fast-Track or Not to Fast-Track?"</div> Monday, January 13, 2014 El Casa de Avatar, Detroit, Michigan 10:15 p.m. The good thing about Charlie's condition was that he still had good reflexes despite his injury; he could still play Xbox games with me, and tonight, we were in intense competition on SWF 2K14, me playing as myself (hooray for DLC!), and Charlie playing as Drew Hawkins. Even with the huge discrepancy in stats, I was owning it, having landed a Funky, Funky Elbow Drop and posed for the crowd. Yes, I knew Charlie was playing the "mercy" card on me, as he'd beaten me five times in a row with Tom "Angry" Gilmore when I was playing as Jack Bruce. But this was a dream match in the truest of senses - such an outcome could only happen in my wildest dreams. ONE...TWO...THREE!!! "Goddamn it, Charlie, you let me win out there, didn't you?", I teased, as I stood up to grab another Coke from the fridge. "Yeah, guess I did, but you know whom I want to win in the battle for Dawn the Cheerleader!" "Aw, come on, bro, you know I'm enjoying single life right now! But yeah...Dawn can go on and date anyone, but hopefully not somebody who's part of the Klubb...or tight with the Klubb." "And hopefully not somebody who can't hold his booze!", said Charlie, laughing uproariously as he prepared for the next game. That was going to have to wait, though, as my phone rung and I rushed to grab it. Can of Coke in one hand and cell phone in the other, I answered the call, which came from an unknown number. <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/TEW%202013/WolfHawkins_zpse68bca38.jpg</div> "Hello, KP? Drew here, and I wanted to talk to you about something." Talk about an uncanny coincidence. "What do you want, Drew?", I said, with a bit of apprehension and a lot of contempt. I still wasn't happy about the fact that that drunk was having the proverbial sloppy seconds. "Look, KP, if you're still pissed off about me and Dawn, I'll have you know we haven't been dating recently. We're just friends right now, and I can assure you I've been treatin' her right. I called you because creative has something for you." "And that is...?" I silently accepted Drew's sort-of apology and realized his toadying had led him to a spot on the Supreme creative team. Why'd he be calling me if he wasn't part of the Supreme booking committee with Paul Huntingdon? "You might be traded to the Supreme brand. See, Kurt Laramee's been drivin' us crazy with his antics. Just the other day on Uprising he and Dean nearly came to blows in the locker room. As usual, Kurt was bein' stiff and sloppy in the ring, though to be honest, it wasn't like Dean isn't a clumsy oaf himself. If it was up to me, I'd fire both of their sorry asses, but since Kurt didn't re-sign for a long-term deal anyway, I was thinkin' of having you replace him in The 'Hood." Me, the fourth guy in Steve Frehley's heel stable? This sounded very, very tempting, but then again, I'd just been paired up with Cowboy Rob Dillon, a guy who had just been betrayed in storyline by Cam Vessey. Why break up a brand new tag team so quickly? "I dunno about this, Drew..." "I'm just givin' you a heads-up, because I suggested it to Paul and he seemed to like it. But at the end of the day, it's gonna be their decision, not mine. If I were you, though, I'd go for this, because...think of what could happen. If you're gonna be in Supreme, you'll be free of the Eisens. You'll be part of a heel faction, and dammit, KP, you are better on the mic than Steve is! At least people can understand you...Steve can be very mushmouthed when he's excited. Sure, you're still gonna lose most of the time, but if you'll be placed in a tag team with Karl, at least you'll go over on occasion." "I'll still think about it," I replied. "Elite kinda needs their job guys." "Give yourself some self-respect, KP! The Eisen boys are gonna make sure you get buried in the lower card forever. Paul and myself, we're on the progressive side of things. We can FAST-TRACK your push, and this could be the way to do it!" "Just let me know what happens, alright, Drew? I'm still not sure I want to do this." With that, we bid our goodbyes and I returned to the SWF 2K14 session with a lot on my mind. Would it really be worth it to go to Supreme? Nah, it wouldn't. Even as a job guy, even with the Eisens ruling the locker room, I was still happy in Elite, and thinking of the bigger picture, which was that it would be foolhardy to break Cowboy Soul up just weeks after the team was formed. And furthermore, Drew Hawkins still sounded the same as I remember him - not as much of a pain as the Eisens, but still full of shit. That push could wait.</div></blockquote> Yes your back I thought it died thank you 3StringPG you are amazing.

3rdStringPG · December 31, 2013

DO IT KP! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO IT!

Like have second thoughts. Be free of the more interesting backstage arc.

Well, we shall just have to see. I didn't re-sign Kurt Laramee for that long, and he hasn't been setting the world on fire since returning from RIPW. I'm actually proud of that segment since it allowed me to shine a bit of a spotlight on what's up at Supreme, instead of focusing only on KP's brand, Elite.

I just relized something, Koshiro hasn't won a match since Davids beat him for the North American title.....THE KLUBB HAS BURIED ANOTHER MAN!

U.S. title, not North American - Valiant's still NA champ as of now. Yup, Ino's been on a bit of a slump, but at least he's got the biggest feud in the DaVE brand, which is he and his Team Puroresu stable versus Chris Caulfield and his ad-hoc allies, Emerald Angel and Hell Monkey.

Brutus Rock?

Nice suggestion! I've actually thought of Rock Adams (which has been used somewhere, I think?) or Rock Sterling (as a bonus Hulk Hogan reference, since he used to be Sterling Golden), but let's just see if I can sign Rocky first.

Yes your back I thought it died thank you 3StringPG you are amazing.

I always make sure to keep readers in the loop, so unless I announce the diary is dead, the show WILL go on.

Unfortunately, I've still got work today, so I'm not sure if I can post the go-home Supreme later on. But I'll be shooting for that, and once again, the floor's still open for predictions!

Psycho Sam · December 31, 2013

At least KP's DLC. Alan Pawent is not on there at all.

3rdStringPG · January 2, 2014

OOC - Pawent's part of the High Stakes DLC, Psycho Sam. I think I mentioned that on the last diary, in the Bumfholes' SWF 2K14 angle/free plugging.

Anyway, it's been a long time coming, and I did take a whole lot of time off while trying to get back into a writing groove. Didn't do as much predicting and diary reading, and after a few close calls where I nearly shut the diary down, I've decided to push forward, and probably keep that slower pace I'd hinted at last time.

Enough OOC talk for now...let's take you to Duane, Marv and Ana for the go-home Supreme TV!

SWF Supreme TV

Nassau Coliseum (New York, Tri-State)

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

PRE-SHOW:

None.

SUPREME TV:

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Fry - We are LIVE at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York, and we are just five days away from this year's FIRST big pay-per-view event, When Hell Freezes Over! Duane Fry here, and with me are Marvin Earnest and Ana Garcia...

Earnest - You forgot something, Duane.

Fry - And what might that be?

Earnest - You didn't mention that we are LIVE tonight from the hometown of the SWF World Heavyweight Champion, Mr. Jack Motherbleepin' Bruce!

A. Garcia -Sometimes, Marv, I have to wonder whether you're secretly working for The New Money Army or not.

Earnest - Come on, Ana, why would I, an unbiased, fair and partial commentator who makes a good, honest salary, want to augment my income by selling my soul to the Moneyman or, in this case, Jack Bruce? I'm just recognizing the fact that Jack Bruce IS the World champ, and the odds-on favorite to retain that title on Saturday.

Fry - But not if Tom Gilmore can't help it. Gilmore has been in the SWF for over a decade, yet we've yet to see him fight it out in a cage. But that doesn't mean he doesn't know what to do, because Tom Gilmore is one determined and focused man who can put the Fear of Gilmore into that cocky son-of-a-gun Jack Bruce and put a little humility into his system!

Earnest - Fat chance, Small Fry. Fat chance. Jack Bruce is a five-time World champ, Tom Gilmore is a Johnny come lately propelled to stardom by the geek sheets. And speaking of Bruce, here he is now, addressing his hometown crowd, and I can tell you right now, this is going to be one interesting spiel from the Cream of the Crop.

ANGLE - Bruce and Hawkins Rant About Gilmore and Remo

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Despite the fact that Jack Bruce was born and raised in Long Island, the crowd greets him and the rest of NMA Blue, Drew Hawkins and Bryan Vessey, with hostility, booing him and showering him with cheers of "YOU SOLD OUT!" and "BRUCE MUST LOSE!" Some fans can also be heard cheering "AN-GRY GILMORE!" followed by five claps, but as we shall be seeing here, Bruce doesn't care anymore for wrestling fans.

J. Bruce - IT'S SHOW-TAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHMMMMMM!!!!!!!! Ain't it great to be back in my old stomping grounds, the Nassau Coliseum in Longuyland, Noo Yawk, back in the same arena where I watched my very first rock concert back in 1984! And if I may paraphrase John, Paul, George and Ringo for a few quick moments...it was thirty years ago today, Iron Maiden taught young Jack to play. Yeah, I could rewrite a whole damn song on the spot, right here in the ring, and sing it to my hometown Constituents, but you know I'm too good for that s---, right? Right? (pauses as the hometown crowd gives him an uncharacteristic "BRUCE MUST LOSE!" chant) That's because you Long Island HICKS, and all the other fair-weather fools in the SWF Galaxy don't deserve a hero like me! Yeah, I'm talkin' about you, Mr. SurfinPrudence1998 who said last night on the TEW forums that I sold out. Or that ugly broad JackieBruce143 who said she used to like me, till I started runnin' with the wrong crowd, those Interlopers from the competition. For all I know, JackieBruce143, you're probably some 450-pound LOSER from Anywhere, USA pretendin' to be a girl so you can troll on those 98-pound VIRGINS who spend their every wakin' hour on the dirt sheets, lookin' for the latest scoop on their hero Tom Gilmore.

Hawkins - Go on and pray at his temple, SWF Galaxy, go on and sing his praises, exalt the almighty Tom Gilmore for his in-ring ability and his psychology and his ability to sell and tell a story in the ring. NOBODY GIVES A BLEEP, SWF Galaxy. Your Darling of the Dirt Sheets leeched off Jack Bruce and pushed his way up the pecking order, only to find out that even as the powers that be kept puttin' him in the main event, it was Jack over here who the fans were payin' to see.

After Bruce continues with some more jabs at Tom Gilmore's popularity among SWF smarks, Hawkins wraps up his piece by talking about how 2014 could be his year, his time to shine, and the best man to win the World title should Jack Bruce lose it. Bruce looks at Hawkins a bit tensely, tells him not to get too ahead of himself, but after that hint of friction, everything goes back to normal and Hawkins says that the fans deserve to see a good, clean and honest battle between two New Money Army members in the Battle of the Brands at When Hell Freezes Over. With the "lazy, sloppy has-been" Remo, Hawkins says, people will be asking for refunds. But with Hawkins and Rich Money duking it out and collectively making DaVE representative Chris Caulfield look irrelevant, the fans would get their money's worth. Hawkins concludes by saying that he should have no problem walking all over Remo at tonight's qualifier for Supreme brand representative, then hands the mic to Bryan Vessey, who has yet to say anything in this promo...

ANGLE - Bryan Vessey Rants About Valiant

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At this point, the announcers remind the fans at home that Valiant suffered a muscle strain following his last beatdown at the hands of Bryan Vessey, but is still pushing forward and defending his North American title at When Hell Freezes Over...

B. Vessey (delivering the promo with a sneering tone and a deep, yet quiet Texan drawl) - It's too bad about your arm, Valiant. You've held the North American title for six months, so why not give your ol' hero a chance to win somethin'? You know that THAT guy from the competition never let me fight for a singles title because I was too damn useful to his Syndicate. Don't you want to pay it back to your childhood hero? (sneers menacingly at the camera) You don't really need to fight on Saturday, Valiant. But if you choose to...you ain't gonna be walkin' away with that North American belt once I'm through with your arm. Or maybe your leg. Or maybe your neck. They don't call me Mr. All-Everything just because I can do anything I damn please in that ring. They call me that mainly because, Valiant...I can hurt you with everything I got, anywhere I want. So prepare to kiss that homecourt advantage goodbye...

ANGLE - Chord Books Partay Dudez in Matches

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The 24/7 Partay Dudez are in Rip Chord's office, and they aren't making things any less stressful for him - Chord keeps complaining about the fact that he acquiesced and forced Remo to face Drew Hawkins for the right to represent Supreme at the Battle of the Brands, and not even the Dudez's song-and-dance extolling the virtues of Hawkins could put a smile on the Ripper's face. In fact, it's only fraying his nerves even more as the Dudez follow their modern bubblegum up with some '50s-style doo-wop that they think Chord could relate to better - their version of the Olympics' "Hully Gully", with the singing of "hully, hully gully!" replaced with "Hawkins, Andrew Hawkins!"

Partay Dudez (singing) - Mainstream likes Drew Hawkins, Stevie likes Drew Hawkins, Calum and J-Sense like Drew!

Mainstream - One more time, Dudez!

Partay Dudez - Mainstream likes Drew Hawkins, Stevie likes Drew Hawkins, Calum and J-Sense like Drew...

Stevie (singing with some really awful melisma) - Drew-ooooooooh-ooooooh-Drewwwwwww!!!

Chord (golf-clapping sarcastically) - Partay Dudez, you sure as hell aren't the Backstreet Boys or N'Sync, and you sure as hell aren't Dion and the Belmonts either. Please, Partay Dudez, stick to wrestling, because that's what we're payin' y'all to do.

Chord then cuts to the chase and books Mainstream versus Joshua Taylor, then Partay Dudez USA versus When Animals Attack. As for Stevie, who has nothing to do for the evening, Chord tells him about a "Stevie fan" at a nearby hospital who needs some cheering up as she recovers from illness, and he says he'll be there pronto, and so will the Partay Dudez after their match. Once the Dudez leave Chord's office, he lets out a sigh of relief, obviously annoyed by the kayfabe boy band's relentless toadying attempts.

Joshua Taylor vs Mainstream (w/Kristen Pearce)

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This match is a pretty even showcase of both men's respective styles - Mainstream and his athletic skill set, Josh Taylor and his strong technical wrestling. Despite Kristen Pearce's attempts to distract Jez McArthuer, the referee keeps his eyes on the match, and calls it right down the line as Mainstream eventually taps out of a Butterfly Lock from Taylor off a countered Fever Beat.

WINNER - Taylor in 4:16

ANGLE - The Can-Am Animals Dance Backstage, Consider Cornell Alliance

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Backstage, The Can-Am Animals are Stonerizing as their manager Lisa Bowen bobs her head up and down - the background music is one of 2013's biggest viral hits, "What Does the Fox Say" by Ylvis. Naturally, Edd Stone inserts himself into the lyrics, singing "What does the Edd say?" and replacing the gibberish screams with shouts of "EDD-FU!!!"...and more gibberish. The dance number is interrupted by the arrival of Edward Cornell - yes, the former Eddie Envy and Enhancement Eddie - who turns off Stone's boom box and addresses the shocked duo with these words:

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Cornell - Ylvis has left the building, Can-Am Animals. So what does the fox say? The Fox, obviously being Fox Mask? Our Party's Over.

Cornell then talks about how Eric Eisen was supposed to invite him to join the Entourage prior to the brand split, but seeing that there's still too many stables in the SWF, Cornell says he'd rather step in as The Can-Am Animals' "image consultant" instead of having them comprise the Eisen Entourage's Supreme brand contingent. Lisa Bowen objects to this, but Cornell explains why he's doing such a thing - because everyone thinks they're a joke, despite the fact that they're World tag team champions. And because of that image of theirs, that's the reason they've been demoted to the pre-show of When Hell Freezes Over. Cornell says that by the time he's through "marketing their brand" and establishing that they're more than just "that bloody tag team who Stonerizes", the World tag belts will mean something once again, and it will be in no small part due to the Can-Am Animals.

When Animals Attack vs Partay Dudez USA

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Last week, When Animals Attack and the 24/7 Partay Dudez's A-team (Mainstream/Stevie) fought it out to a draw because of The Can-Am Animals interference against both sides. Could the Fox Mask/Masked Cougar tandem see their luck improve against High Stakes products Calum and J-Sense? Prospective Can-Am Animals "image consultant" Edward Cornell, who's guesting on commentary, tries to distract Fox Mask, which nearly leads to J-Sense winning it with a flash schoolboy roll-up, but WAA remains strong ahead of their tag title match against those other Animals, thanks to a Cougar Pounce on Calum.

WINNER - When Animals Attack in 3:45

ANGLE - Frehley Rants About Davids

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Steve Frehley is backstage being interviewed by Ana Garcia, and he is as surly and disrespectful as ever, as he calls out Des Davids for his lack of self-respect. Aside from that, Frehley also makes some college sports references, saying that controversial Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel and Ole Miss guard Marshall Henderson can get away with so much because they're white, while black guys who pull similar antics get "s--- on" for being "illiterate, mentally-challenged, violent, arrogant gangstas." Going back to Davids, Frehley says that he's going to show him what he thinks about "race traitors" and "Uncle Toms", and tonight's 4-on-4 tag match is just going to be a preview. After uttering his "Y'ALL AIN'T S---!!!!" catchphrase at Davids, Frehley closes the interview with a Black Power salute and walks away, still screaming "I'MMA GET YOU, DAVIDS!!!" and "YOU GONNA PAY FOR SELLIN' OUT TO THE WHITE MAN!" as Garcia wonders why he has to be so angry.

Meanwhile, Duane Fry and Marvin Earnest announce that Jack Bruce has issued an open challenge via Twitter, asking anyone in the locker room to face him tonight as a "sparring partner for my L.I. Constituents" (whom he had just dissed earlier). Fry also teaches the fans at home how to download and install the SWF App, something most people already know how to do.

ANGLE - Bowen and Chord Punish Randy B.

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Rip Chord is in his office, struggling to operate his laptop (as he's nearly computer-illiterate in real life) and muttering something about wishing his son Jay worked in the SWF, when his office door opens. Barry Bowen walks in, and looks to be concerned about the upcoming 4-on-4 match pitting Des Davids, American Machine, Darryl Devine and Randy Bumfhole vs Steve Frehley and his 'Hood faction.

Bowen - Rip, Randy Bumfhole has yet to show up, and Davids, Machine and Devine need a fourth man versus The 'Hood.

Chord - Chalk that up as one strike. If he fails to show up again, then he's outta Supreme.

Bowen - What about the three-strikes-you're-out rule?

Chord - This ain't baseball, Barry. I'm an easy-goin' guy, but one thing I expect from my Supreme Superstars is professionalism. And if you're not hurt physically, the least I expect is perfect attendance.

Bowen - Duly noted, Rip. So what about the 4-on-4?

Chord - Let's make it a 3-on-4, Barry. Maybe if Des Davids and friends lose because their teammate has chosen to disappear on 'em, that'll teach that Bumfhole brat a thing or two about being a professional.

The All-Americans and Darryl Devine vs The 'Hood (Frehley/Thompson/Laramee/Allen)

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Due to the recently-acquired Randy Bumfhole no-showing tonight's event (in kayfabe), Rip Chord has decided on making this a 3-on-4 tag match, and The 'Hood immediately exploits this strength in numbers, making Darren Smith's job as official more difficult with double- and triple-teams on any one of the Davids/A-Mach/Devine trio. The match does suffer as well from its tendency to get a bit chaotic, with several instances of an illegal man or two in the ring. The 'Hood nearly wraps this one up at the sixth minute, with Steve Frehley landing a Frehley's Comet on American Machine, but the flag-waving hero kicks out at a hair of three, and counters Karl Thompson's K Killer with an Old Glory a minute or so later to set up a hot tag, which sends Darryl Devine and Primus Allen into the ring. After Devine and Allen exchange offense and tag in Des Davids and Kurt Laramee respectively, The All-Americans show the SWF Galaxy they're back, with their American Dream tag finisher - a QB sack on Laramee, followed by a splash from A-Mach.

WINNERS - The All-Americans and Devine in 9:45

ANGLE - The All-Americans and Devine Celebrate

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Fry - Isn't this a sight to see, guys? Des Davids and American Machine hated each other for the longest time, and for a while, we thought Davids, back when he was still part of Chase SinCorporated, had ended A-Mach's career. But look who's back and reunited for the year 2014!

Earnest - Big deal. The SWF would be better without that hokey, flag-waving patriot who gets "USA! USA!" cheers even if his team beat four Americans. Maybe the SWF Galaxy needs some racial sensitivity training?

Fry - I'm sure they don't, Marv, and I'm just disappointed you can't appreciate a magical moment like this - two old friends who fell out, back on the same page, and forming a loose alliance of sorts with one of the SWF's most promising young talents.

A. Garcia - The SWF is sure to get a jolt of Devine intervention in 2014, if you ask me.

Earnest - And that's because all you see in the SWF Superstars is superficial. Yeah, if I was a woman, I'd probably say Darryl Devine is a dreamboat too, but Ana, you have to understand that this isn't a male beauty pageant!

A. Garcia - I resent that, Marv! I happen to recognize that Darryl Devine is a Mighty Fiine talent in the ring, and all I was saying was...

Earnest - No need to explain yourself, Ana.

Fry (changing the topic) - We're going to pause for a few reminders from our sponsors, and when we return, we shall find out who has taken the initiative to be Jack Bruce's "sparring partner" as he prepares for his title defense against Tom Gilmore on Saturday, at the J. Bomme Pentagon in Washington, DC. It's going to be Tom Gilmore's first cage match in the SWF, and one of many for Bruce. I am telling you as early as now, SWF Galaxy, that match is going to be a BARNSTORMER!

Glenn Casey vs Jack Bruce © - non-title match

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To everyone's surprise, Glenn Casey is the man who has volunteered to be Jack Bruce's "sparring partner", and Bruce isn't liking this one bit.

J. Bruce - You have got to be kidding, right? You, Glenn Casey, a kid from the sticks who has yet to win a single match in the SWF...you're the one steppin' up to the plate and bein' my sparring partner for tonight? (shakes his head)

G. Casey - Look here, Mr. Bruce, Ah may not be the beyst laahk you is, but Ah think y'all makin' a mistake underestimatin' this kid from the sticks!

J. Bruce - And you didn't even bother to have your interpreter with you. Okay, Constituents, I think we've heard enough of Glenn Casey from Hicksville, USA.

Though this match doesn't last more than two minutes, we finally get to see some worthwhile offense from Glenn Casey, including a masterful side headlock takedown, a running elbow drop, and what is supposed to be a setup for the Tune Up the Moonshine Band. Instead, Bruce slips out from that, and surprises Casey with his new submission move, the Sunshine of Your Love, which the young Mississippian and Joey Minnesota protege quickly taps out of.

WINNER - J. Bruce in 1:39

Remo vs Drew Hawkins (w/Bryan Vessey) - Qualifying Match for January 2014 Battle of the Brands

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As the continued ascent of Remo as an anti-establishment face continues, we see Rip Chord joining the Duane-Marv-Ana announce team, and constantly putting Drew Hawkins over and denying that he is in cahoots with NMA Blue. Chord also puts Remo down as someone who's "turned mailing it in into an art form", but you wouldn't say that the way Remo is performing; he totally owns Hawkins in the first three minutes, and after briefly conceding offense to Hawkins, the Alpha Dog regains control at 5:10, and pulverizes Hawkins with three consecutive side suplexes, then a splash. Jez McArthuer makes the count, but Hawkins kicks out.

The sixth to eleventh minutes have Hawkins controlling the match, thanks to a Bryan Vessey distraction that allowed him to go for a hip toss on the much bigger Remo. Several rest holds, a nasty lung blower and a Full Moon Rising later, Remo is able to counter a fisherman's suplex attempt and make a strong babyface comeback, dodging a second Full Moon Rising attempt and using that momentum to give Hawkins a big boot to the gut, followed up by the Destroyer. Vessey tries to run in and interfere, but it's too late...

WINNER - Remo in 13:42. Remo to represent Supreme brand at the January 2014 Battle of the Brands at When Hell Freezes Over.

ANGLE - ????? Vignette

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Once again, our mystery man is speaking while shrouded by darkness to obscure his face. But as he speaks, we get a clear view of the woman who shall be managing him...former TCW valet and authority figure Laura Catherine Huggins, or "LC" as she shall be known in the SWF. Unlike her Emma Chase-esque gimmick in TCW, LC's SWF gimmick hints at a beautiful, sexy, yet tough-as-nails young woman who can hold her own in the male-dominated, dog-eat-dog world of professional wrestling.

????? - I've known LC for quite a while. We both went to tony prep schools in the Northeast, and she was actually my date to the senior prom. Man, all the meatheads on the football team lusted over her...but they wouldn't f---in' dare touch her when she was with me. Thanks to LC, I learned how to appreciate the finer things in life...those things...that all my money couldn't buy. Then...she had to go off to college. I didn't have time for that...bein' the rich SOB that I was, I felt I didn't need further schooling. I didn't understand why she had to earn that degree. So after a bad quarrel, we broke up...she went to school, while I went to thumb my nose down on everyone else...in...and out of the ring.

Good thing, though...that over a decade later...I've got LC back. And with that...I've got my life back as well. Thanks, babe. In two more weeks, the world will be ready to meet you. And each and every SWF Superstar on the Supreme brand...had better be on notice for my return.

Tom "Angry" Gilmore vs Bryan Vessey (w/Drew Hawkins)

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Before Bryan Vessey lost to Valiant in their North American title match at Christmas Clash, Tom "Angry" Gilmore was the first man to beat him in the SWF. Can he do it again? For the first seven minutes of the fight, that doesn't look too likely, as Vessey takes full advantage of the fact he's got a cornerman in Drew Hawkins, and uses a Hawkins distraction to set up a series of rolling German suplexes. That takes place at the 6:20 mark, and despite Gilmore kicking out and reversing a subsequent roll-up attempt, that isn't enough to stop Vessey from locking in a straightjacket surfboard. Gilmore sells this move to the hilt, looking like he's so close to tapping out, but he's able to break that, and just when he looks done for following a Vessey Driver at 8:30, Gilmore gets an unlikely save in the form of...

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...Valiant! No, Valiant's not here to cause any trouble, but he's here to scout Bryan Vessey and chime in with some color commentary, but the mere presence of Valiant throws Vessey off, and as a result, he's unable to cover Gilmore in time, and eventually gets his Vessey Plex countered into a forward Russian legsweep! Both men are down and Valiant is cheering Gilmore on from the announce table (much to Marv Earnest's chagrin), but Gilmore recovers first, clotheslining Vessey as he gets up, throwing a forearm at an interfering Hawkins, and going for a Sky High Elbow! That's not enough to do Mr. All-Everything in, but what does finish him off is Gilmore's main finisher, the Anger Management, which he executes after slipping out of a Vessey Driver attempt.

WINNER - Gilmore in 16:38

ANGLE - Gilmore and Bruce Argue

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After a commercial break, Tom "Angry" Gilmore is now all alone in the ring with a microphone in hand, as he prepares to cut one final promo before he enters that steel cage at When Hell Freezes Over and hopes to make good in his second attempt to win the World title from Jack Bruce. But unlike previous occasions in which he would angrily rant at people and go from soft to loud several times within the same promo, Gilmore starts off quietly, saying that tonight, despite what the SWF Galaxy thinks, is not a good night to be angry. After thanking the SWF Galaxy all over the world for their support, Gilmore then unloads with the meat of his promo...

Gilmore - ...and I will quote you on this, Jack. Yes, I am going to quote you, and shock whatever is left of your hometown fanbase as they realize what a fraud you are, a man of smoke and mirrors. When you were forming the Men Unda Pressure, Jack...the first thing you said to me was this. (pauses) "Tom, I need help against that Remo. And you, my friend, are the most skilled individual in the SWF. You and Chris could teach me, help me, assist me in my goal to win the Battle for Supremacy and get that guaranteed shot against Remo." That's what you said, Jack. You asked me for help, and if the powers that be, as you say, decided to put me in the main event when I had the title now known as the SWF Championship, that was because they recognize I was the better man in the ring. And that was somethin' you couldn't take. So you let that anger rage within you until you heard through the grapevine that a few wannabe outlaws...a few rebels with the stupidest of causes...wanted out of the competition. Then you brought 'em to the SWF. But that's somethin' the SWF Galaxy already knows, right?

(still speaking in a measured tone) Jack, all your accusations against me are true. Yes, I hit my wife, and I regret that one and only time I did it, even if my hitting her had the desired effect, which was to shake her outta her drugged stupor. Yes, I am what you call a "darling of the dirt sheets", and that's because the SWF Galaxy, may they be online or offline, know talent when they see it, and try as I may not to toot my own horn, that's how it is. I work hard to be the best damn wrestler in the SWF, and I do it without engaging in the vices that have kept you from bein' the best in what you do for this company. And yes, I am a relative stranger to the cage match, but that's not because I fear it. In fact...once I face you on Saturday for the World title, I am goin' to punish you in that cage...make you feel the wrath of sanity...make you feel pain like you never felt it before. Before I escape from that cage and win your World title for the fans who know what makes a good wrestler and what makes a half-baked poser like yourself... (finally screaming) ...I AM GOIN' TO PUT THE FEAR OF GILMORE INTO YOU, AND YOU'RE GONNA WISH YOU NEVER PLACED A CALL TO THOSE SELF-STYLED DEGENERATES WHO NOW MAKE THE NEW MONEY ARMY!!!! I don't wanna be made for life, Jack...but would you like to be MAIMED for life inside that cage? I can do it, Jack...so try me if you dare...

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Gilmore's promo, as expected, brings Jack Bruce out, and he's got backup as usual, with fellow NMA Blue cohorts Drew Hawkins and Bryan Vessey flanking him despite having lost their respective matches earlier.

J. Bruce - That was pretty impressive, Tom. You nearly completed that spiel without screamin', and I commend you for it. Y'know, bands like Avenged Sevenfold have realized that if you wanna remain relevant in the world of metal as we know it, you just can't scream all the time. You gotta make some sense, and believe it or not, Tom, you did. Yes, I needed your help in some aspects of my in-ring game, but once I got that from you...I realized how little I needed it, when all I had to do was stick to my guns and take advantage of Remo's weakness at Supreme Challenge TRIPLE X TRIPLE I...his work ethic. Just like I've realized that I don't need these Long Island LOSERS to boost the ranks of my Constituents, when all the fans that I need...are in the arenas, cheerin' me and my band on as we play another sold-out concert. (pauses) At the end of the day, I guess this is all I gotta say to you before we see each other inside that cage at When Hell Freezes Over. F--- technical wrestling. F--- the home court advantage. And most of all, Tom Gilmore...F--- YOU! (to Hawkins and Vessey) Boys, you know what to do with this wife-beatin', baby-kissin', wittow cwybaby who will only be quote-unquote "OVER" with his Internet buddies on the forums.

ANGLE - Gilmore, Remo, Valiant, Taylor Staredown with NMA Blue

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Hawkins and Vessey are about to advance and attack Gilmore, but they are intercepted by the team of Valiant and Joshua Taylor, who emerge from the locker room looking to clean some house! Bruce tells his fellow NMA Blue members to stand down and preserve themselves for the PPV, and soon, Gilmore is out of the ring, with Valiant and Taylor, staring the NMA Blue down. For a moment, it looks like we're going to have another show-closing pull-apart brawl, and just as the NMA Blue looks to be retreating to the locker room in a rare show of heel cowardice, Remo blocks their path as the crowd starts chanting his name! Duane Fry seems excited at the possibility of a new Men Unda Pressure to form under Tom Gilmore's leadership, but as we can see when Bruce, Vessey and Hawkins are let through to the locker room, it looks like Gilmore doesn't want to be starting anything new at this point - he'll fight Bruce by himself inside that cage, and he doesn't want to be burned again by joining a babyface super-stable like the old Men Unda Pressure.

Earnest - And once again, Remo showed everyone out there that he has no finishing kick. He can't close the deal like he used to, and as far as his hopes of winning a World title go, he's where he should be now - at the back of the line.

Fry - But didn't you see how Remo scared the New Money Army's Supreme contingent straight? He's still got it, Marv. And with all that passion and intensity boiling within Tom Gilmore, I think Jack Bruce has his work cut out for him at When Hell Freezes Over.

A. Garcia - As Gilmore said, Jack Bruce has failed to be the best of the best like his title would suggest because of those vices of his. While Jack's out there partying hard with his band, Tom would rather go back to the hotel, get a good night's rest, and stay clear of those distractions.

Earnest - But Tom Gilmore is also a relative stranger to cage matches, and because of that, I still believe he'll be wasting his time and that of the SWF Galaxy's at When Hell Freezes Over. (pauses) You know who else is gonna be wasting our time? Valiant.

Fry - I wholeheartedly disagree, Marv! Valiant may be hurting, but what didn't kill him last week is only gonna make him stronger against Bryan Vessey, as the Honorable American defends his North American title a second time around against Mr. All-Everything. And that too is going to be a barnstormer.

A. Garcia - Just to recap the matches for When Hell Freezes Over, at least those with the Supreme brand involved, we've got When Animals Attack versus reigning champs Can-Am Animals for the World tag belts on the pre-show. And on the main show, it'll be Steve Frehley vs Des Davids, Remo representing Supreme in the Battle of the Brands, against Elite's Rich Money and DaVE Champion Chris Caulfield.

Fry - North American champ Valiant defends against Bryan Vessey, and in the main event, the When Hell Freezes Over cage match...

Earnest - ...it's gonna be Jack Bruce escaping that cage and keeping his World Heavyweight title for a sixth straight month.

Fry - Do not count those chickens until they hatch, Marvin...

Earnest - And stop being such a tool, Small Fry!

A. Garcia (as Fry and Earnest continue arguing) - For the odd couple with me, meaning Duane Fry and Marvin Earnest, this is Ana Garcia...goodnight, SWF Galaxy, and remember to call your cable provider for more details on When Hell Freezes Over. That's gonna be on Saturday, January 18, at the J. Bomme Pentagon in Washington, DC.

SWF Supreme TV Grade - 89/A
TCW Total Wrestling Grade - 77/B-
Increased Popularity in 8 Regions
SWF Supreme TV Rating - 16.88

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3rdStringPG · January 3, 2014

SWF HIRING NEWS - DaVE'S DEADLY BROTHERS IN TALKS, TCW TOPS SWF OFFER FOR GOLDEN, CGC ICON TO DEBUT IN FEBRUARY

By Pro Wrestling Hits Staff

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

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As we've said before, the SWF seems dead-set on continuing their action plan to strike while the iron is hot, or, in their case, presenting offers to high-profile workers whose contracts are expiring. The latest workers to be approached, according to Pro Wrestling Hits' sources, are the Deadly Brothers themselves, "Dangerous" Doug and "Hardcore Assassin" Eddie Peak. "Eddie is the piece de resistance, and THE key addition," said one of our sources. "He is, after all, the 'playa to be named later' Carlos Ray Batch was referring to when he traded Randy Bumfhole to Supreme, and Eddie's presence in DaVE will give brand more legitimacy and affinity to the old promotion." But what about Doug, who's been competing the past few years as one of WEXXV's top gaijins? "Doug's only along for the ride, only getting signed because he misses America and wants a chance to hang with his brother." Definitely, Eddie Peak should make a great member of the DaVE roster if hired, but expect some locker room chaos once the Peaks are at the peak of their depravity, no pun intended.

Meanwhile, TCW has reportedly offered a sizable contract to hopefully trump the SWF's bid for their reigning World champion, Rocky Golden. TCW appears determined to keep their champ and avoid a similar situation to when Drew Hawkins (then known as Wolf) was lured by the promise of big bucks in the SWF, but according to a person familiar with the negotiations, Golden would rather be in the SWF. "Rocky is a classic sports entertainment guy, and for him, that makes him a poor fit in TCW," said the source. "He wants to get out of TCW as soon as possible, but if the price is right, he could be sticking it out in Hollyweird."

Also, the SWF looks to be close to sealing the deal with CGC manager, announcer and icon Adrian Garcia (no relation to the SWF's Ana or Freddy), as the so-called "Consultant to the Stars" is expected to join the DaVE brand as the third man on the announce table, together with Jason Azaria and Kyle Rhodes. Assuming Garcia signs, he will almost definitely be the heel personality behind the mic, as Azaria and Rhodes are natural faces who have little to no experience playing the bad guys.

3rdStringPG · January 3, 2014

SWF High Stakes Arnold & Marie Schwartz Center (New York, Tri-State) Thursday, January 16, 2014 ANGLE - Gilmore vs Bruce Standoff (84/B+) As is becoming customary, this is a replay from the last Supreme, where we see some of the more salient points of the show's hottest angle - Tom Gilmore and Jack Bruce arguing to close out the show, and Gilmore and his allies and NMA Blue facing off but without making contact with each other, the NMA Blue appearing scared of Gilmore/Valiant/Josh Taylor/Remo. ANGLE - Montero Wins High Stakes Mentor's Poll (14/F) 1. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/587b7b00-943b-4833-9a3f-7927b90b5aa7_zps71d8a751.jpg 2. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/1fb4ed91-6e60-4e18-a790-e6e6adeca541_zps64e4a958.jpg 3. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/0249b9b0-5c59-41d9-839f-8615c72ae93d_zps95209327.jpg 4. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/53ed53ba-958b-4257-b5b1-a4989aba9420_zps045b77e6.jpg5. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/34410db2-2bc1-47a9-b3f3-d6e2e8626691_zps0deddbf1.jpg 6. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/9461d8d0-672b-4ca3-b37b-32f4a5c356de_zps84ea4e71.jpg 7. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/4c60c7be-7b8a-43c2-a3ce-438c61982fba_zps9f156c9a.jpg 8. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/3f49c40f-b206-457a-afe2-a344aec16370_zpsc936b79b.jpg It's finally that time of the season (no, not the Zombies song) where the results of the first Mentor's Poll would be announced, and to the surprise of some, Gino Montero is announced by Rory McCallum as the top-ranked rookie as of Week 4. Montero acknowledges Jack Giedroyc and thanks him for teaching him well and being a tough, yet fair mentor, while Giedroyc can be seen smiling from the mentor's area near Aegalaeus Position. In order, the rest of the rookies are called out - Marc Speed, Swoop McCarthy, Erik Strong (who feigns shock at ranking so low), El Mitico, Davie Renluenn, Hugh De Aske and Anthony Mann. Upon being called to the ring, Mann grabs the mic from McCallum and says that he doesn't deserve to be treated with such indignity - he's a small man with the strength of a "monster truck", and shouldn't be taken lightly by anyone in the competition. McCallum tries to explain that no one is taking him lightly, but Mann refuses to be placated. After finally restoring some order, McCallum announces that tonight's matches will be rookie/mentor tag matches, but this time, the rookies will be teaming with someone who isn't their mentor, so as to see how they coexist with the other veterans on their respective teams. McCallum also says that each team should come up with a creative name, and the team with the best name will earn three immunity points for their team. Also, the wrestler with the best win-loss record at the end of the evening stands to get two immunity points. MENTOR'S POLL WINNER - Gino Montero. Gino Montero/Team Int'l gets three immunity points. Hardcore Strongamania (Strong/Caulfield) vs Puro Party Central (Swoop/Ino) (55/C-) http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/53ed53ba-958b-4257-b5b1-a4989aba9420_zps045b77e6.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/e6c44042-e358-46c6-8dbe-4455d234753c_zps13a09a71.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/0249b9b0-5c59-41d9-839f-8615c72ae93d_zps95209327.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/4b1d0871-9572-481f-890e-ae55e2d0ad6a_zps520e7ec5.jpg While the first set of teams have catchy names, they are a tad predictable, and Peter Michaels lets the fans know this. Michaels also puts Erik Strong down whenever he could, saying he dropped to fourth (despite a perfect 3-0 record so far) because he goofs around too much, but he doesn't seem to be much of a Swoop fan either. In the end, it's Strong's tendency to channel too much (unrelated) Sam Strong that costs him the match, as Koshiro Ino grabs a posing Strong and takes him out with the Kobra's Bite for the win, sort-of continuing his feud with Caulfield. (If it's any consolation, Strong and Caulfield have good chemistry!) WINNERS - Puro Party Central in 5:58. Swoop McCarthy/Team Int'l gets one immunity point. ANGLE - High Stakes Punching Power Challenge (17/F) You all know this one. This challenge makes its third appearance on High Stakes, and the objective is to pound that punching bag on the special machine and get as high a score as possible based on your strength, with scores ranging from 1 to 1,000. Jack Bruce (OOC - he's not in this angle in the actual game!) is called out to make the inaugural punch, and he gets booed by the crowd, especially when he disses the hometown Brooklyn Nets as "that team whose gimpy center's (Brook Lopez) got a girl's name and whose two forwards (Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett) are, like, older than my grandpa!" Bruce's punch earns him a mediocre score of 475, and he storms out, telling Rory McCallum that "your machine's broken, and none of these rookies have a prayer!" McCallum reminds the rookies that the record was set by Rodney Ekuma in Season 2 (965 points), and that winning the challenge is worth two immunity points, but may not be good enough to save one from elimination later on in the evening. The results: 1. Mann - 924 2. Speed - 765 3. McCarthy - 721 4. Renluenn - 546 5. Strong - 533 6. Mitico - 488 7. Montero - 477 8. De Aske - 323 McCallum is pleased with the results, noting that everyone but Hugh De Aske hit harder than Jack Bruce. Mann looks upset that he wasn't able to break Ekuma's record, while De Aske again gets the third degree from mentor Koshiro Ino, as he's dead last by a good distance. CHALLENGE WINNER - Anthony Mann. Anthony Mann/Team USA gets two immunity points. ANGLE - Mann and Strong Brawl (19/E-) Back at the locker room, Anthony Mann is still unhappy with how he failed to break the Punching Power record, and Erik Strong tries to console him by saying "It's alright, Tony, brother." That irks Mann for two reasons - first, he doesn't like being called Tony. Second, he resents being consoled by someone who isn't just the least serious Team USA member, but also the only American not to place in the top four of the challenge. Strong is unperturbed, continuing with his Sam Strong impersonation and persistently addressing Mann as "Tony, brother" or "brother Tony, dude." That leads to both rookies slugging it out backstage before Krustacean Kirk and Ricky Dale Johnson pull them apart. Jerry Eisen, from the announce table, says that Mann is "asking to be eliminated" with the way he's behaving. BachMann Winner Overload (Mann/Bach) vs Enlightened Rogues (Mitico/Giedroyc) (53/C-) http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/3f49c40f-b206-457a-afe2-a344aec16370_zpsc936b79b.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/9ee55b97-25e6-48e0-9a3d-350c11e80cef_zpsf656d7c9.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/34410db2-2bc1-47a9-b3f3-d6e2e8626691_zps0deddbf1.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/5f99038a-fe52-41f0-8b68-f44054eb871f_zpseadbba24.jpg This match is a treat for the classic rock fans, says Peter Michaels - BachMann Winner Overload is a nod to Bachmann Turner Overdrive ("Taking Care of Business") while Enlightened Rogues is the name of an Allman Brothers album. This is also a chance for the winless Anthony Mann or El Mitico to get into the win column, and a further build-up for the Jack Giedroyc vs Sammy Bach U.S. title match at When Hell Freezes Over. Sammy Bach, much to Mann's chagrin, does much of the work in this match, and nearly finishes El Mitico off with an Adrenaline Shot at 4:35. Unfortunately, he finally gives in to Mann's requests to be tagged in, and Mann doesn't have any answers for either Giedroyc or Mitico. Mann goes for a powerslam on Mitico, but that gets countered into a Northern Lights Suplex, which gives him his first win and more points for Team International. WINNERS - Enlightened Rogues in 5:53. El Mitico/Team Int'l gets one immunity point. ANGLE - RDJ Hypes Speed (78/B) Katie Cameron is interviewing Ricky Dale Johnson backstage, and RDJ starts out by explaining that he and Marc Speed have decided to call themselves TexMo Street Fight, a reference to RDJ's home state of Texas and Motown (Speed's hometown of Detroit) and their love for street fighting. Cameron commends RDJ on the no-nonsense name, and when asked about what he thinks of the team-up, RDJ says that Speed is a young man who could go very far in High Stakes and in the SWF, a silent yet deadly individual whom he's been coaching on promo work, his present weakness. Speed, who's with RDJ, acknowledges this, and says he's thankful that Team USA has mentors like Chris Caulfield and RDJ, men who could help him achieve his potential as an SWF Superstar. ANGLE - Renluenn Gets Ready (4/F-) Krusty Krab '50s Diner (Renluenn/Kirk) vs The Scurvy Animals (De Aske/Stone) (46/D) http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/9461d8d0-672b-4ca3-b37b-32f4a5c356de_zps84ea4e71.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/c958dda7-2031-41cd-a4ac-58a4c7c1249c_zpse32c08a2.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/4c60c7be-7b8a-43c2-a3ce-438c61982fba_zps9f156c9a.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/8eece258-aab5-46d1-bc46-1a7a94dca7f4_zps66aa18c1.jpg "Now these names are just plain bad," scoffs Peter Michaels, and he's right - so far, Enlightened Rogues has been the only name chosen by these ad-hoc pairings that isn't a total hybrid of the workers' names, gimmicks, or whatnot. The wrestling also leaves a lot to be desired, with both Davie Renluenn and Krustacean Kirk off their games. Still, the match is very open, with both sides coming close several times to winning it, and Sammy Bach runs in to sow some seeds of discord within Team USA, distracting Krustacean Kirk and allowing Hugh De Aske to win the match with a Cutthroat Driver. "Why'd he do that?", asks Katie Cameron. Peter Michaels hypothesizes that Bach, being a NMA Silver member, wants to stir up the pot and ensure that his rookie looks good, "and when forced to team up with that crab man, there's no way Davie Renluenn would look good." WINNERS - The Scurvy Animals in 6:52. Hugh De Aske/Team Int'l gets one immunity point. ANGLE - Benson Hypes Montero (61/C) Katie Cameron is back in the locker room interviewing Elmo Benson and Gino Montero, and Benson is in full "El Mobenson" character, speaking in a bad Mexican accent and making a mockery out of Spanglish. He says that he and Montero have gone with the name "Alto Concepto Edición de Altas Apuestas", which is Spanish for "High Concept High Stakes Edition." Benson says that Montero and his own rookie El Mitico represent what the SWF has long been looking for - genuine lucha-style competitors - and while he hypes Montero as THE breakout star of Team International, he promises the SWF Galaxy that El Mitico has a big surprise for everyone on the following week's episode. ANGLE - Mitico Gets Ready (ZERO) TexMo Street Fight (Speed/RDJ) vs Alto Concepto Edicion de Altas Apuestas (Montero/Benson) (55/C-) http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/1fb4ed91-6e60-4e18-a790-e6e6adeca541_zps64e4a958.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/c9961ffe-2d5d-4c9b-af5e-01174790babd_zpsbd742f4c.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/587b7b00-943b-4833-9a3f-7927b90b5aa7_zps71d8a751.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b53616de-3f71-4dd5-ad95-439b6e764d73_zps3ff62e53.jpg As this is the final match of the evening, the announcers confirm that "Enlightened Rogues" (El Mitico and Jack Giedroyc) has been chosen as the best ad hoc tag team name, though it's not like Elmo Benson didn't try to make things special by going with a Spanish name. RDJ and Marc Speed, a.k.a. TexMo Street Fight, dominate the first half of the match, but by the middle part, the Elmo Benson/Gino Montero duo seems to be using their athleticism and high-flying moves to their advantage. The match ends with RDJ knocking Montero out with a Southern Justice, then Speed tagging in for a Cross Arm Breaker. Montero taps out, and since this is a babyface match, both teams nauseate heel announcer Peter Michaels by shaking hands afterwards. WINNERS - TexMo Street Fight in 8:22. Marc Speed/Team USA gets three immunity points - one for the win, two for Speed having best record at the end of the evening. Team International gets three immunity points for Enlightened Rogues being chosen best team name. ANGLE - High Stakes Elimination (74/B-) Rory McCallum closes tonight's High Stakes by announcing the Bottom Three, and saying that someone is definitely going to be eliminated tonight. The Bottom Three are as follows - Anthony Mann, Hugh De Aske and Davie Renluenn. Assessing Mann first, McCallum says that the mentors are all agog with his strength for a man his size, but his attitude is unarguably one of the worst he has ever seen - no respect for Team USA mentors or fellow rookies, no respect for everyone on Team international as well. That said, Mann didn't get any love from the mentors whatsoever. McCallum says De Aske should think of dropping his pirate act if he wants to be taken seriously, but other than that, his in-ring skills hint at a lot of potential; that's why the mentors feel he should be given another chance. Finally, McCallum criticizes Renluenn's in-ring performance as mediocre, though he looks like a possible gem on the mic, which is why the mentors have decided to bring him back so he can compete in the promo challenges. McCallum then says that based on votes tallied on the SWF App, which also factor in on whether a worker should be eliminated or not, Hugh De Aske and Davie Renluenn will be back next week on High Stakes. That means... http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/3f49c40f-b206-457a-afe2-a344aec16370_zpsc936b79b.jpg ...Anthony Mann will be packing his bags as the first rookie eliminated from Season 3 of High Stakes. Mann says that it's the same everywhere he goes - everyone thinks he's too small, too skinny, too unthreatening, too much of a goody-two-shoes brown-nose. Though he doesn't go as overboard as THE ARCHITECT in his farewell "speech", Mann does say that Season 3 will be "the last High Stakes season ever," to which McCallum replies with a simple "YOU WISH, ANTHONY!" <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>IMMUNITY POINTS (WEEK 4): Team USA - 13 POINTS Marc Speed - 6 Erik Strong - 3 Anthony Mann - 2 (ELIMINATED) Davie Renluenn - 1 Mentors - 1 Team International - 15 POINTS Gino Montero - 5 Swoop McCarthy - 3 Hugh De Aske - 2 El Mitico - 1 Mentors - 1 Etc. - 3</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>HIGH STAKES SEASON THREE STANDINGS (WEEK 4): Marc Speed- 4-0 Erik Strong - 3-1 Swoop McCarthy - 3-1 Gino Montero - 2-2 Hugh De Aske - 2-2 Davie Renluenn - 1-3 El Mitico - 1-3 Anthony Mann - 0-4 (ELIMINATED)</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Overall Grade - 66/C+ All rookies except Marc Speed and Erik Strong were used too much. SWF High Stakes Rating - 0.96</div></blockquote>

3rdStringPG · January 3, 2014

OOC - Been making good time on the shows these past couple days, and hopefully I can get Elite up by tomorrow. But first, let's find out just who's back in the locker room after one month away "recovering from injuries." <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<div style="text-align:center;">"Return of the Rat"</div>

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Peterson Events Center

4:35 p.m.

As I prepared for another Elite taping, I realized how good I had it in here, even with the Eisen boys in charge of things. Most of my close friends were here, and some of the newer guys whom I didn't spend much time with in 2013, such as Krustacean Kirk and my own tag teammate Rob Dillon, were entering my circle of friends. Just like we did the year before as rookies, the sophomores of SWF stuck together, and we always had each other's backs. Sure, resuming that nascent music career with PsyGarJob was a problem, as Remmy and Ash were in DaVE, but the important thing was that the 2013 rookies remained close, and stuck up for one another, instead of that other backstage faction that did everything they could to drag other people down, despite their insistence it was the other way around.

As I was thinking of how lucky I was despite all those challenges, the noxious smell of someone who may bathe in men's cologne wafted through the air. If there was such a thing as smelling too good, this was your man. And we all knew who he was.

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"Hey, hey, Elitesters! Guess who's back from his little sabbatical."

Oh, brother. One month had gone by so quickly indeed. Time flies when you're having fun, and though Jerry had done his best to be as big a prick as possible, he wasn't as bad as his little brother Eric. And here he was, as insincere as ever, slapping hands and bumping fists with the Elite lineup. Including yours truly.

"Long time no see, Avatar! Ready for that Superman push? Oh, by the way, I nixed Drew and Paul's suggestion that you go over to the Supreme brand. They're idiots. I mean, why should you be the fourth member of a four-man stable when you could be fighting for midcard belts by midyear, including the revived, repackaged Master of Puppets championship?"

"I suppose you're going to have me fight for the SWF title by the end of the year, right?", I asked, unable to contain my sarcasm.

"If you play along, KP, it can all be yours. Paul Huntingdon and his fellow Supreme bookers, though they're mostly my friends, don't have a clue what to do with a KP Avatar. I've got big plans for you this year, my friend, and that goes for my Entourage of second-gen workers as well!"

Eric Eisen then lit up a cigarette OUTSIDE the smoking lounge, yet another violation of the rules he and Jerry had drafted for the Elite locker room. Okay, so he's 35 minutes late and he just exchanged a bro-hug with Jerry, and now he's lighting up in a no-smoking area? I guess the Eisens' rules apply to everyone - everyone whose surname isn't Eisen.

"Bullshit," scoffed Greg Keith, trying not to choke on the cigarette smoke. "I'm sure you don't believe a word of it, right, KP?"

"Hell no, Greg," I replied. "Eric's making nice for now, but when you push his buttons, and I'm sure there's gonna be something or someone who can push those buttons, you can be sure the shit's gonna hit the fan."

"I heard Eric's trying to kill the Rocky Golden deal," speculated the other Gauge/Keith twin, Matthew. "Good luck with that. Rocky's got the look old man Eisen covets in a wrestler - tall, muscular, probably 'roided up. If Eric doesn't want Rocky in the SWF, he's gonna hafta answer to his dad."

Cam Vessey, who, in all fairness to him, didn't seem to be 'roiding up anymore, soon joined in the conversation, having just paid $20 to Jerry for showing up two minutes - yes, two minutes - late. "Rocky's an okay guy, I guess, but the dude we should really be on the lookout for...is Hollywood Bret."

Hollywood Bret Starr? Michael Bret Wilmington III, same guy who botched so many SWF tryouts and is now the last remaining link to the second-generation connection in MAW, and with good reason? "You better believe it," added Cam. "Rocky and Eddie Peak will be added to the main event, Doug Peak to the midcard, Adrian Garcia to the announce team...and Bret Starr to the lower card. Since Peter's no longer in charge of tryouts and Duane doesn't travel with Elite, Eric and Jerry will be supervising that prick's tryouts."

"Hope they send him to developmental first," I offered. "I heard Lenny's complaining about being stuck in TWL."

"Hope so as well," concurred the Sons of Sam in unison. Lenny Brown. It's been a while since I'd seen the guy, after he'd been sent back down to developmental when creative had nothing for him. Bringing him up as an Elite jobber meant he'd be counting lights while best friend Spencer Spade's heel heat continued to grow in Supreme, but as far as the sophomore "Entourage" was concerned, I wished it would indeed be Lenny returning to the main roster, with Bret Starr getting some developmental training in Rhode Island or Texas.

3rdStringPG · January 6, 2014

SWF Elite Peterson Events Center (Pennsylvania, Tri-State) Friday, January 17, 2014 PRE-SHOW: None. ELITE: <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/TEW%202013/PeterMichaels.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/TEW%202013/JerryEisen_alt1_zps44bc1559.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/TEW%202013/KatieCameron_zps3e0b58ab.jpg</div> Michaels - I have never felt so excited to be calling an SWF Elite, Jerry and Katie! 'Tis the Dean of SWF Announcers, Peter Michaels, coming to you from the Peterson Events Center in Pittsburgh, and I am joined as usual by Jerry Eisen and Katie Cameron. J. Eisen - Admit it, Peter, you're feeling stoked only because Brandon James, and not Rich Money, is going to be addressing the SWF Galaxy to kick off the show! Michaels (defiantly) - Am not! I happen to be excited because we've got some great action in store tonight, including the debut of the Money-Bach Guarantee! They'll be up against Jack Giedroyc...and a partner to be named. Cameron - Clever name for Rich Money's partnership with Sammy Bach, and for the past few weeks, they've been the sole representatives of NMA Silver. But from what we've been seeing on Twitter, Rich Money will indeed be adding someone...or it could be some people...to this arm of the New Money Army. J. Eisen - And it very well may be my brother. (sighs) Eric's been cleared by his doctors to compete, and he is sure to get on EVERYBODY'S nerves as his Entourage continues to spit on respected individuals like Ricky Dale Johnson, Vengeance, and the GM himself, Christian Faith! Michaels - Respected individuals, true, but people who have worn out their welcome, Jerry! I like the youthful angst that Eric Eisen and the Entourage brings to Elite, believe it or not! Cameron - I don't believe it, considering you're a traditionalist like the man who's in the ring right now, with the rest of his Chase Agency cohorts! But yes, I think Eric Eisen may turn out to be Rich Money's latest addition to NMA Silver. Before that big reveal, let's hear it from SWF Champion Brandon James, who shall be defending his title against the man whom he won it from when he cashed in his Nothing to Lose contract at Christmas Clash, Nicky Champion. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - The Chase Agency Rants About Champion http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b640f49f-130a-484f-8c7d-661ba1bec945_zpsd397b620.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b4cc13a2-e838-45d9-b682-849bd9ebaa9f_zps4146f4fb.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/a3fa05e9-dea0-4bbb-af8d-8a39e7fa9e04_zps5076ccb7.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/81_zpse5903876.jpg</div> Strangely enough, this is SWF Champion Brandon James' first stab at opening an SWF A-show in quite a while, and it's about time! James is with Chase Agency CEO Emma Chase, and associates J. Gordon Reed and Rodney Ekuma (who doesn't speak), and he spends most of his time talking about Nicky Champion and how he goes against everything he and the Agency believe in. Like Jack Bruce at Long Island a few days ago, Aliquippa, PA native Brandon James is speaking in front of his hometown audience, who boo him vigorously and cheer for Ms. Chase to flash the "dollar signs." James - My opponent at When Hell Freezes Over, Nicky Champion, is the epitome of everything that is wrong about professional wrestling these days. He is out there to ENTERTAIN the proletarians of the SWF Galaxy, to make people listen to his nonsensical yammering about being "more than just a name", to corrupt the minds of the young and impressionable with his profane brand of braggadocio. Be that as it may, I see myself as being symbolic of pro wrestling's return to its roots, when each competition was a tooth-and-nail fight to the finish, albeit with infinitely more class and intellect than the men who had competed in those so-called "wrasslin'" shows back in the day. Back then, those like Mr. Champion, those men who had more flash than substance, they got cannibalized. Chase - We really don't have much time for this evening... (pauses as James looks at her a bit suspiciously) ...but to add to what Mr. James was saying, I find it ironic and disturbing that blue-collar sorts like yourselves, minimum-wage steel mill workers for the most part, choose to cheer for those "dollar signs" and ignore the presence of your own hometown hero, here in this ring and finally getting to open an SWF program. Wake up, slaves. There will be no dollar signs flashing in this ring tonight. They are a distraction to what is really important, which is the Chase Agency's EVP, Mr. Brandon James, soundly and convincingly defeating Nicky Champion at When Hell Freezes Over. Reed - Maybe you need to set your eyes on the prize, Pittsburgh. You have to want more in your humdrum lives than three square meals, kids going to school, steel mill job for life. That's what made Brandon James of nearby Aliquippa the success he is today. In school, he aced every test and wrecked every grading curve. In business, he negotiated with a hard-line stance and never gave a fraction of a millimeter. And in the squared circle, he showed no mercy, and never have I seen him taking his eyes off the proverbial ball. Mr. James became who he is because he was ruthless...because he was greedy...and as I still like to say...greed IS good. James - That was J. Gordon Reed, a man who the people in charge have overlooked so many times. Together with our associate Mr. Rodney Ekuma, the New Profit Margin has the business acumen and in-ring synergy to win the Elite tag team titles, and they will someday, just you wait and see. Mr. Reed can own a singles belt of his own if given the opportunity, which means that slovenly longhair from the New Money Army had better be on watch, though it might not make a difference, Mr. Samuel Bach being an outlier. Yes, we have tooled and retooled our lineup throughout the past year, but as it presently stands...the Chase Agency...</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - Money Rants About Giedroyc, Announces Additions to Stable</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/e083ba91-4a09-4d57-9342-bf25fd03b47a_zps49bcece4.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/9ee55b97-25e6-48e0-9a3d-350c11e80cef_zpsf656d7c9.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/86_zpsac951b41.jpg</div> Inasmuch as Brandon James wants to make the start of Elite about himself and his goal to retain the SWF Title, he is interrupted unexpectedly by Rich Money, who is accompanied by Sammy Bach. Money does almost all the talking here as he prepares to make what is hyped as a very important announcement. Money - Last week, I had told Ricky Dale Johnson that he has more than the New Money Army's allies, The Eisen Entourage, to worry about. I had told him about the invitations I had extended to someone...or some people. (clears his throat) Brandon, seeing that you're in the ring and encroaching on what should be Money time, having the longest-running faction in the SWF does count for something. You are the SWF Champion... Bach - ...A lot of zit-faced teenage losers still beat their meat to Ms. Chase, dollar signs or no dollar signs... Money (shushing Bach, as Ms. Chase appears shocked by her real-life ex-boyfriend's comment) - Let me handle this, okay, Sammy? (continuing his spiel) ...and I do agree with you, Brandon. John Greed, J. Gordon Reed or whatever he calls himself now is overlooked. And Rodney Ekuma should have placed higher than seventh on the last High Stakes. Sixth, perhaps. But here's the thing...the four of you, as a group...you aren't Money. Sure, you have a lot of money like I do, but when it comes to putting the "Elite" in SWF Elite...you don't cut it. Feel free to leave the ring if you may, but I guess I could have you watch and learn so that you don't have to be making all those unnecessary organizational changes. (pauses) Ladies and gentlemen, NMA Silver is proud to present its newest members... Bach - ...my Bobby Bruce Bonanza bandmates, Jefferson Stardust and Huey Cannonball, accompanied by their manager Alanis Springsteen...and our new producer, a well-regarded name in BOTH the music and wrestling industries..."Fast Buck" Floyd Goldworthy!!! <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/ed372756-d2b0-44f7-88b5-86b05dac561a_zpse87dda2d.jpg</div> No, it's not Eric Eisen as the announcers predicted, but as it turns out, NMA allies The Awesomeness have "passed the audition", as Alanis Springsteen says, and they're now full-fledged members of NMA Silver. And they've also got themselves a producer in the form of Floyd Goldworthy, who had worked a similar gimmick in TCW, as the manager/producer/do-everything guy of Painful Procedure. Goldworthy - When Rich Money told me to get my ass over to the SWF and handle the musical careers of the Bobby Bruce Bonanza, given his lack of interest in popular music, i was honored and grateful for the invitation. After all, it was I who had brought three untalented brutes named Randall Hopkirk, Ronnie V. Pain and Billy Jack Shearer together with the uber-talented Jack Bruce...that's right, JACK MOTHERBLEEPIN' BRUCE...and turned 'em into a raging BEAST of a heavy metal band called Painful Procedure! And now that Jack's got a rockin' son named Bobby, and some proteges with actual talent, meaning Huey and Jeff over here, not to mention the Elation Sensation Sammy Bach, all in the same band...I can say with full confidence that the Bobby Bruce Bonanza is goin' to be BIGGER THAN THE BEATLES! Yeah, yeah, yeah on that, One Direction! Money - Tonight, you MARKS are going to be watching The Awesomeness, who have passed their auditions, as their manager said, and are newly-minted members of NMA Silver, fight for, and WIN a spot for the Elite tag team title match at When Hell Freezes Over. You will be watching the Money-Bach Guarantee in action, with the inimitable Floyd Goldworthy in our corner, against Jack Giedroyc and partner. Goldworthy - Who's it gonna be, Jack? Which gimpy geezer is it gonna be, huh? RDJ? Vengeance? General Manager Christian Faith? It's not gonna matter, because none of those men are young OR talented enough to make a difference! Money - Tonight will be just like every other night of Elite so far, SWF Galaxy. It's gonna be all about the New Money Army. It's gonna be all about MONEY. (to The Chase Agency, who remains silent) Hope you paid good attention, Chase Agency.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - Eros Squad Rants About Straight and Narrow</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/a2b14ddf-3b41-4a1b-b832-41ffaec920f5_zps8695688c.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/4770cd06-9b37-4ee0-ab0c-8ffaa7ab4b7a_zpscc489833.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/42_zpsc59e8cee.jpg</div> The boys from Eros Squad have been trying to be of use as of late, having stood as cornermen to a reluctant Jack Giedroyc on the last Elite. But one presence standing in their way is the duo of Charles Weston and R.C. Cage, the two kayfabe CBA executives. In a taped promo that's rich on double entendres, Adam Newtron says that Eros Squad isn't going to let a pair of suits tell them when to "pull out." Jack Hoffs adds that Eros Squad isn't going anywhere, but "deep, deep, deep inside...the minds of the SWF Galaxy, who appreciate good entertainment and even better wrestling." Newtron says that while the past few months have been "up and down" for Eros Squad, their loose alliance with Giedroyc and their good performance in the tag team ranks since their "debut" (read: repackaging) ensures that they won't be "out at first base" in the tag team wars, and anything but "sloppy second...place."</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">High Concept (w/Haley Buck) vs The Awesomeness (w/Alanis Springsteen and Floyd Goldworthy) - Semifinal Match for Elite Tag Team Titles</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b53616de-3f71-4dd5-ad95-439b6e764d73_zps3ff62e53.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/1940fbe1-da63-4964-866c-d1a4dcbb792c_zps9918b6f0.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/54719b1e-58f5-4da2-849e-acc1caa7e3be_zps156cf98f.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/8c6180f2-3419-44dd-af09-be95fd7426df_zps270b3107.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/75_zps8ef96cd1.jpg</div> This match is teased as a battle of two former World Tag Team champs,though it's been close to a decade since High Concept held it last. With two managers on their corner, new NMA Silver members The Awesomeness take advantage of the dastardly duo of Alanis Springsteen and Floyd Goldworthy, and the Fast Buck's shrill, rapid-fire yells of encouragement do tend to throw both Elmo Benson and Greg Black off their guard. Still, it's a clean finish to an open match here, as Huey and Jeff combine for a Shock and Awe on Black, with Stardust getting the pin. WINNERS - The Awesomeness in 7:30. The Awesomeness moves on to Elite Tag Team title match at When Hell Freezes Over.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - Weston Threatens Faith</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/3e4ca06c-296a-438f-8fe8-5a8b46ed39b3_zpsca0c3293.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b40c8263-4609-4a40-bf85-a8f3a2c83eea_zps4f0cce45.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/66_zps133644f8.jpg</div> GM Christian Faith is talking to Jack Giedroyc backstage, and here we see him agree to step into the ring and be Giedroyc's tag partner for the evening, as he has other plans for Texas Justice. He is, unfortunately, interrupted by CBA's kayfabe programming director Charles Weston, who says he's upset by the fact that Faith, a devout Born-Again Christian and a man who had spoken negatively against SWF Swagger in a few talk shows through the years, let Eros Squad get away with their earlier promo. Faith explains that he doesn't like Eros Squad's porn star shtick, but acknowledges that the fans do love them and that they haven't been that lewd or offensive as of yet. However... Weston - You are not a programming director, Mr. Faith, but I am. I know what's offensive and what does not belong on the SWF's programming, and as a so-called "young Turk" who won praise for his idealism, my progressive ideas trump what seems to be your antiquated he-man caveman "sex and violence are manly and okay" mindset. Now I am giving Eros Squad one week...ONE WEEK to clean up their act... Faith - You said 30 days last week, then changed it to two weeks on the same show. I don't think that's fair, Mr. Weston. Weston - Look here, Mr. Faith, you may run Elite, but I run programming in the CBA. And my word, as far as SWF Elite the television program goes, is the law. That's one week, Mr. Faith. If Eros Squad doesn't hearken back to their child-friendly roots, there will be far-reaching consequences, and they won't be limited to Eros Squad. Hoping for your consideration, we remain.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - Faith and Eisen Argue</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b40c8263-4609-4a40-bf85-a8f3a2c83eea_zps4f0cce45.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/a6cba570-db62-453e-8ff3-656451a28f30_zpsff524ded.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/76_zps4bd77c26.jpg </div> As if the stress of dealing with CBA executives and returning to the ring for the evening wasn't enough, Christian Faith's faith gets tested once again by the arrival of Eric Eisen, who immediately asks Faith whom he'll be facing tonight. Faith says Eisen isn't booked, and with good reason - Faith knows that it's been Eisen organizing those attacks on himself, RDJ and Vengeance. After a bit of back-and-forth between both men, Eisen admits that yes, he was behind the attacks, and yes, it was with good reason. Eisen says that being the son of the Owner and Chairman, he deserves to be in charge of "at least" one of the three brands, to say little of his goal to promote "youth power" in the SWF. Faith retorts that that was never considered, given Eisen's track record of acting immature, violent and/or out of control and making self-serving decisions when he was SWF Commissioner. As for tonight, Faith says that he's considering suspending or fining Eisen, but he's giving him a chance to prove himself. Since the Entourage has two tag teams in its lineup, Eisen will have to officiate both the C-V-2 vs Eros Squad match, and the Sons of Sam vs Texas Justice match afterwards. If Faith as much as catches Eisen acting biased in his officiating, he shall be suspended or traded to DaVE, the only place Faith knows Eisen won't have any New Money Army allies or Entourage members to work with (Dozer Smith is now a biker and Ash Campbell on his way to a face turn).</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - C-V-2 Gets Ready (27/E)</div> Michaels - And here they are...two pedigreed athletes rarin' for a chance to prove themselves against those two vile pornographers in Eros Squad! J. Eisen - I'll have to admit my brother's done a good job in sharpening their focus while, at the same time, allowing those boys to be boys. Those who follow the action in High Stakes will remember how Casey Valentine tried to bully his way to the Season 2 championship, only to lose to Masked Cougar. Cameron - Now that chip on the shoulder has become bigger, and it's all thanks to his association with your brother, Jerry. Michaels - And how can we forget Cameron Vessey? Just like the Chords, the Vesseys are an institution in Texas wrestling. Cam's father Larry once fought in the SWF, and his uncle Bryan passed through here as a young man, and, as we know, he's just made a triumphant return, as a grizzled and DEADLY veteran! I'm willin' to bet the farm that C-V-2 will teach Eros Squad the meaning of occupyin' the SWF through youth power. J. Eisen - I wouldn't do the same, Peter. Michaels - Even if C-V-2 are your brother's proteges? Cameron - Love their antics or hate 'em, Eros Squad once held the World tag team belts. C-V-2 may have promise, but Eros Squad has the title experience, and regardless of what they say, they've been around in the SWF for a while. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Eros Squad (w/Stephanie Percy) vs C-V-2 (w/The Zim) - Semifinal Match for Elite Tag Team Titles</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/a2b14ddf-3b41-4a1b-b832-41ffaec920f5_zps8695688c.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/4770cd06-9b37-4ee0-ab0c-8ffaa7ab4b7a_zpscc489833.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/48f89dbd-bbc0-4de5-b4e3-669c39e8d0d9_zps7c87772e.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/441f5f15-606e-43a5-b55a-23396c33afb0_zps5eed6222.jpg SPECIAL GUEST REFEREE - ERIC EISEN http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/a6cba570-db62-453e-8ff3-656451a28f30_zpsff524ded.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/62_zpscdc004e5.jpg</div> It looks like the best thing Eric Eisen can do is flirt with Eros Squad valet Stephanie Percy, because with Christian Faith sitting in on commentary, every move of his is being scrutinized. As such, Cam Vessey complains to Eisen after Jack Hoffs kicks out of a Vessey Driver at 3:50, claiming that Eisen was counting too slow when it was just right. Vessey's complaining allows Hoffs to make the hot tag to Adam Newtron, who steamrolls Vessey with three straight clotheslines. Vessey makes the tag to Casey Valentine, who foolishly goes for a Deep Impact, but Newtron counters that into his own finisher, the Huge Electron, and picks up the win for Eros Squad, who shall face The Awesomeness at When Hell Freezes Over for the vacant Elite Tag Team titles. WINNERS - Eros Squad in 4:45. Eros Squad moves on to Elite Tag Team title match at When Hell Freezes Over.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Texas Justice vs Sons of Sam (w/The Zim)</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/c9961ffe-2d5d-4c9b-af5e-01174790babd_zpsbd742f4c.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b45804cf-669b-47d2-9cda-a6c23d79a2da_zps41f9fb30.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/e27d4756-c611-437f-a3fc-769a8492594d_zpsea016135.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/519bb444-b786-4ed5-80b9-55d75081f1af_zpsa2689856.jpg SPECIAL GUEST REFEREE - ERIC EISEN http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/a6cba570-db62-453e-8ff3-656451a28f30_zpsff524ded.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/54_zps0f6eddb8.jpg</div> Still on commentary and still observing Eric Eisen to see if he's calling the matches fair and square, Christian Faith tells the Michaels/Jerry Eisen/Cameron announce team about the challenges of being General Manager, and how he's glad to see the men who assaulted him on the last Elite getting their comeuppance; first, it was Eros Squad eliminating C-V-2 and moving on to the Elite Tag Team title match at When Hell Freezes Over, now it's Texas Justice owning against Sons of Sam. With The Zim yelling insults at Faith, the Supreme Legend is distracted for a bit, which allows Eisen to let an illegal Greg and Matt Keith double-team pass, and fast-count Ricky Dale Johnson, who gets felled by Matt Keith's spear. RDJ kicks out of that, though, and the twins find themselves unable to counter most of what Vengeance is serving up following the hot tag. With Faith watching intently, Eisen is left without a choice but to make an honest count as Vengeance knocks Greg Keith out with a Six Feet Under chokeslam. WINNERS - Texas Justice in 6:29</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - James and Chase Argue</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b640f49f-130a-484f-8c7d-661ba1bec945_zpsd397b620.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b4cc13a2-e838-45d9-b682-849bd9ebaa9f_zps4146f4fb.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/68_zps642fa6e5.jpg</div> Brandon James and Emma Chase are backstage, and it looks like they're arguing about a couple things. James blames Chase for allowing Rich Money to cut them off and interrupt them, to which Chase says that she didn't know Money would be making an announcement; James calls BS on this, saying that Rich Money "always makes some sort of announcement, while people like myself let their actions in the ring do the talking!" James is also upset that he has to face someone of the lowly caliber of Red Snapper in tonight's semi-main event; Chase says that she chose Snapper because she wanted James to have an easy tune-up ahead of his SWF Title defense. James counters that unlike that "other high-level champion" (Jack Bruce), he prefers a challenge when tuning up for a title fight. The segment ends with James berating his own CEO at the Chase Agency for having made so many "illogical decisions" as of late, decisions that have "cheapened" his status as SWF Champion.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - Ekuma Gets Ready (19/E-)</div> Cameron - Nicky Champion's done it before...he's OWNED Rodney Ekuma in the ring, teaching the young brute a thing or two about what it takes to be an SWF Superstar! Michaels - Yeah, but that's mainly because he hadn't yet become fully ingrained in the Chase Agency system. J. Eisen - Even with the tutelage of Brandon James and the management skills of Emma Chase, I still find it hard to consider Rodney Ekuma as a serious threat to Nicky Champion. Michaels - Well, you better! Brandon James is, as I've said so many times, a throwback to tradition. He is also the smartest, most cultured SWF Superstar in any one of the three brands, and with that combination, he can turn Rodney into more of a monster than what he already is! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Nicky Champion vs Rodney Ekuma (w/The Chase Agency)</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/618ce178-1c50-4ca3-8577-e1ecc95e8505_zps25fa5cb6.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/73a7a879-4672-4cdf-9178-2b937b9bed26_zps8812b4db.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/69_zpsc692a124.jpg</div> Despite the huge gulf in skill and overness, Nicky Champion allows his one-time High Stakes protege Rodney Ekuma to make this into an open match, but he does appear a bit winded by the three-minute mark. At this point, Ms. Chase tries to equalize things by unbuttoning one button on her shirt (much to Brandon James' chagrin) but not showing the "dollar signs", but Champion pays no heed and disposes of Ekuma easily with a Hawkeye Hammer. WINNER - Champion in 3:50</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - Champion Rants About James</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/618ce178-1c50-4ca3-8577-e1ecc95e8505_zps25fa5cb6.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/86_zpsac951b41.jpg</div> With The Chase Agency grudgingly heading backstage, Nicky Champion remains in the ring and asks all four members to stay near Aegalaeus Position. Champion regales the Pittsburgh crowd for a bit, heaping praise on the Steelers and consoling the crowd due to the Steelers failing to make it to the NFL postseason. He then says he's done a bit of poetry-writing while preparing for his SWF Title match at When Hell Freezes Over, but that poetry-writing is actually a series of limericks, which the Hawkeye dedicates to everyone in The Chase Agency. Champion - There once was a guy called Big Money The big words he says sound so funny Come tomorrow night He'll be counting them lights Much like his new friend they call Rodney There once was a woman named Emma She found herself in a dilemma Without those dollar signs She once showed all the time How will that poor girl be remembered? There once was a fellow named John Who couldn't quite reach number one He can go change his name It'll turn out the same His face buried in someone's...</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - Cage Rants About Champion</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/223d0040-6119-47c8-84ae-50eacc1292ff_zpsfb064d22.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/64_zps7a969423.jpg</div> Before Champion could say the word "buns", make-believe CBA executive cum wrestler Roger Christopher "R.C." Cage emerges from the locker room, looking very displeased with Nicky Champion coming so close to using very mild language. Cage - Hold it right there, hold it right there, Mr. Champion...you know you can't say that word you were about to say on television! What will the parents say to their children when they hear that? Do you want to be castigated by conservative groups and guardians of morality such as ourselves, to be known as someone who's less than his name due to the overall filth of what he has to say on SWF programming? Champion - All due respect, ROGER, but Nicky Champion doesn't see what's so blatantly offensive about the word...BUNS. At least I didn't say the word ASS, did I? (pauses to acknowledge the crowd's cheers) You know, like, "Roger Cage and his fellow CBA suit Charlie Weston kiss the ASS of the Chase Agency?" But Nicky Champion did not include the word ASS in those limericks, because he knows that a couple of uptight young suits just might have Nicky Champion's ASS just like they're forcin' Eros Squad to play by their prudish Victorian rules! Cage - Those statements, Nicholas, are vulgar, sophomoric, and not the kind of statements the under-18 population of the SWF Galaxy need to hear! You've got to get with the program, good sir. We don't want to slap Elite with an "X" rating, but with your potty mouth and Eros Squad's open espousal of the adult film star lifestyle, we just might be forced to do that. And you know what happens to shows with "X" ratings - they get taken off the air. So do your friend Christian Faith a favor and be a good little Nicky Champion, okay? (pauses as he says Straight and Narrow's catchphrase) Hoping for your consideration, we remain. </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Red Snapper (w/Krustacean Kirk) vs Brandon James © (w/The Chase Agency) - non-title match</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/f982a233-a336-44bc-8a51-62f4c3f267a1_zpsd3cef4b0.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b640f49f-130a-484f-8c7d-661ba1bec945_zpsd397b620.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/78_zps9eee2d31.jpg</div> "This should be over in two minutes," sneers Peter Michaels, who doesn't hide how fervently he's supporting Brandon James, though he does hint a few times that Big Money should listen more to his CEO Emma Chase; Michaels says this after Red Snapper is able to stun James with a dropkick, and surprise his dazed opponent with a facebuster. This sets up the Sea Clutch, and Snapper has it locked in until Ms. Chase starts batting her eyes seductively at him. Katie Cameron now asks Michaels if he's aware of Ms. Chase hinting at a return to the "dollar signs"; Michaels says she's "staying within the parameters of good, clean family fun", so it's all good. Dollar signs or not, Snapper gives James a harder time than expected, but a J. Gordon Reed distraction helps the reigning SWF Champion pull off the win with a Big Money Move on the underwater critter. WINNER - James in 8:08</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - BTG Sitting in Crowd (77/B-)</div> J. Eisen - We're now down to our main event of the evening - Jack Giedroyc and the Supreme Legend, Elite GM Christian Faith, will be taking on NMA Silver members Rich Money and Sammy Bach, or, as they call themselves, the Money-Bach Guarantee! Michaels - And we've seen him in the crowd earlier...but once again, all of you watching at home are sure to recognize that bo-hemoth of a man watching the action here at Pittsburgh's Peterson Events Center. Cameron - That's former SWF World Heavyweight Champion Bruce the Giant, and I remember being a little girl rooting for Christian Faith against Bruce back in their epic World title matches! Boy, was that giant unstoppable. J. Eisen - Of course, Bruce eventually lost the World title to Sean McFly, who became the youngest SWF World Heavyweight champ in history, and would later make amends with Christian Faith as the Giants of Faith. They've remained friends ever since, even with Bruce the Giant spending the past 15 or so years in competing organizations. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Christian Faith and Jack Giedroyc vs Money-Bach Guarantee</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b40c8263-4609-4a40-bf85-a8f3a2c83eea_zps4f0cce45.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/5f99038a-fe52-41f0-8b68-f44054eb871f_zpseadbba24.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/e083ba91-4a09-4d57-9342-bf25fd03b47a_zps49bcece4.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/9ee55b97-25e6-48e0-9a3d-350c11e80cef_zpsf656d7c9.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/87_zpse1bae0fc.jpg</div> Interestingly, none of the two tag teams have their cornermen along for the ride, but the announcers are all expecting some sort of shenanigans to break out between Jack Giedroyc's self-proclaimed "fan club" Eros Squad, and new NMA Silver hires The Awesomeness. In the meantime, Sammy Bach appears to be off to a hot start, using fast kicks and forceful impact moves, including a tornado DDT on Christian Faith, to confound the Supreme Legend and U.S. title challenger Giedroyc. Money tags in at the 3:30 mark, and the cleverly named Money-Bach Guarantee continues its dominance until Faith launches a mini-Faith-Up at 5:20 and drops Bach with a spinebuster. With both men trying to recover, Bach receives taunts of "WEAK LINK!" from the rowdy Pittsburgh crowd. From the sixth to eleventh minutes, we see the match ebbing and flowing expertly, with both sides exchanging offense smoothly. We also see some good false finishes, including a Bach on Your Back on Giedroyc that the No-BS Brummie escapes when...Eros Squad arrives to provide moral support! At 13:20 or so, The Awesomeness runs in to try to shoo Eros Squad out of there, and that's enough for referee Ric Young to tell both teams to beat it. At 15:00, the match remains wild even with the Elite tag contenders banished to the locker room, and all four men remain in the ring. Giedroyc and Bach exit the ring, leaving Money and Faith as the legal men. Rich Money goes for a Money in the Bank in hopes of ending the match, but Faith counters that, goes for a gutwrench powerbomb, which sets up that iconic finisher of his, the Leap of Faith! Jerry Eisen couldn't control himself as Faith lands the Leap and goes for a cover. ONE...TWO...THREE! Great win for the babyfaces, and a great way to build tension for Jack Giedroyc and Sammy Bach's U.S. title match at When Hell Freezes Over. WINNERS - Faith and Giedroyc in 15:36</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - BTG Destroys Two Men</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/80_zps0675ff61.jpg</div> Michaels - Sam Sparrow should have been in there...Ric Young wasn't paying full attention to the match, and I think he counted a bit too fast. J. Eisen - Not to me, Peter! Christian Faith and Jack Giedroyc won this match fair, and...God almighty, the gall of these NMA Silver big shots to act like the sore losers and beat down on Faith and Giedroyc! <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/f6f57a28-58c7-4230-8974-974fe32943c4_zpsdf0593a9.jpg</div> Cameron - Not so fast, though...there's Bruce the Giant...the humongous Monster from Down Under... J. Eisen - He may be dressed in civvies, but he's always down for a good old-fashioned house-cleaning! Look at Money and Bach...ESPECIALLY that Weak Link, Sammy Bach. They're cringing at the sight of the big man! Michaels - He's the Elation Sensation, Jerry, not a weak link, but I have to admit...anyone short of Brandon James would cower at the sight of someone like Bruce the Giant! J. Eisen - I never thought I'd see the day Rich Money ran from the sight of a fellow wrestler, but there he is, fear in his eyes as he and Sammy Bach leave the ring! And will you look at that...Bruce the Giant and Christian Faith are hugging it out! Two old friends, two true SWF Legends reunited... Cameron - I dunno, Jerry, but something doesn't look right about this hug... Michaels - GOOD GAWD!!!! Bruce the Giant has Christian Faith in a BEAR HUG!!! Just like he used to back in the early-mid '90s! And he's just FLUNG CHRISTIAN FAITH TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING, JUST LIKE A RAG DOLL!!!! J. Eisen - Giedroyc's trying to control the big Aussie...but NO! CHOKESLAM TO THE MAT!!!! All 600 pounds of Bruce the Giant, CHOKESLAMMING JACK GIEDROYC JUST LIKE THAT!!!! Cameron - It's pretty obvious why Bruce is here, and whom he's working for. Look at Rich Money and Sammy Bach...they may have lost the match, but they're LAUGHING! Bruce the Giant, as it stands, is the newest member of NMA Silver! J. Eisen - You've got one Bruce over in Supreme, and one Bruce over here in Elite. One of 'em...is the World Champion going into When Hell Freezes Over. The other one...is the largest man ever to step into an SWF ring, and one of the SWF's most destructive forces in its 42-year history, if not the most destructive. Cameron - And there's Floyd Goldworthy, running to the ring and celebrating this act of carnage! And he's got The Awesomeness in tow! Michaels - Music producer, manager, and now, giant handler. The Fast Buck can do it all! J. Eisen - I have to wonder, though...what does this brand's main champion, SWF champ Brandon James, think about all this? It's clear who's front row center as far as Elite is concerned, and it's the Moneyman himself! (shakes his head as NMA Silver - Rich Money, Sammy Bach, Bruce the Giant, The Awesomeness and managers Alanis Springsteen and Floyd Goldworthy - gloat for the booing crowd) Michaels - True talent will shine through, and while I do respect how Rich Money has expanded his NMA Silver contingent in just one night, I believe Brandon James is STILL the biggest star on Elite, and you just can't stop talent. For Jerry Eisen and Katie Cameron, this is Peter Michaels. See y'all at When Hell Freezes Over!</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Overall Grade - 84/B+ SWF Elite Rating - 9.17 Trending on Twitter - #BruceTheGiant #NMASilver #SammyBach #RichMoney #NickyChampion #BrandonJames #SWFTitle #EricEisen</div></blockquote>

3rdStringPG · January 6, 2014

Thirdy's Thoughts: Post-Shows OOC

- Well, it's great to be back in the diary-writing scene, though I think I'll still need to go at a slower pace unless something clears up. That said, let's take a look at how our predictors are doing so far!

1. kieranforthewin - 27/32, 84% (+4/6, 6/6)

2. TheAwesomeBatman101 - 16/20, 80%

3. flavioooo - 15/20, 75%

KnowYourEnemy - 9/12, 75% (+4/6, 5/6)

4. w4lru5 - 23/32, 72% (+3/6, 5/6)

5. Psycho Sam - 21/32, 66% (+2/6, 5/6)

6. Midnightnick - 18/32, 56% (+2/6, 4/6)

- Looks like everyone picked Steve Frehley's 'Hood to win the eight-man (actually seven-man) tag match. While I am definitely not high on American Machine, I'm looking to move Des Davids and Darryl Devine (who should seriously start a team called Quadruple D when A-Mach's contract expires) up the card in 2014. On the other hand, the 'Hood has Kurt Laramee and Shady K, who don't have any upside, and Primus Allen, who still has lots of time to improve and get a bigger push.

- Off the top of my head, the TCW guys worth picking up with contracts expiring soon are: Rocky Golden and Eddie Peak (in negotiations) and Jay Chord (contract expiring in spring 2014). Still a long way to go for Joey Minnesota, Rick Law and Aaron Andrews, and Sean McFly is in a similar situation over at NOTBPW.

- Bruce the Giant probably won't see much action, but I'll definitely have him wrestling more often than he did in 2013, which was just once in a PPV loss to Freddie Datsun.

- Quite happy with how Red Snapper vs Brandon James turned out - considering the fact that Snapper had lost so often in the second half of 2013 and is only in the early 40s in terms of popularity, the 78 is quite impressive.

3rdStringPG · January 6, 2014

OOC - It's almost time for the first PPV of 2014, as Tom Gilmore and Jack Bruce settle their differences inside a steel cage in the main event of When Hell Freezes Over! Predictions are now open to anyone who wants to join in, and as a reminder, winners get to choose a new hire for Season 4 of High Stakes, or someone from previous seasons, except Alan Pawent, who's guaranteed to return as one of four "second chance" guys on the next season... <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<div style="text-align:center;">SWF When Hell Freezes Over

The J. Bomme Pentagon (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Saturday, January 18, 2014

PRE-SHOW:

Jacob Jett vs Bobby Bruce © - Shooting Star Title Match

When Animals Attack vs The Can-Am Animals © - World Tag Team Title Match

????? vs Ricky Dale Johnson

PPV:

Eros Squad vs The Awesomeness - Elite Tag Team Title Match (vacant)

Des Davids vs Steve Frehley

Jack Giedroyc vs Sammy Bach © - United States Title Match

Remo vs Rich Money vs Chris Caulfield - Battle of the Brands #1, Elimination Match

Valiant © vs Bryan Vessey - North American Title Match

Nicky Champion vs Brandon James © - SWF Title Match

Tom "Angry" Gilmore vs Jack Bruce © - World Heavyweight Title Match (When Hell Freezes Over Cage Escape Match)

SWF Uprising

Charles E. Smith Center (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Monday, January 20, 2014

Frederique Antonio Garcia vs Squeeky McClean (Supreme)

Cowboy Soul vs The New Profit Margin (Reed/Ekuma) (Elite)

James Prudence vs Spencer Spade (Supreme)

Ryan Gregory vs THE ARCHITECT (Elite)

????? vs BB Colossus

????? vs Bobby Bruce (c?)

JD Morgan and Michael James Kiichi vs The Road Hoggz

????? vs Magnum Kobe

Remmy Skye vs El Duque

Donnie J vs John Anderson

Chris Caulfield © vs ????? - DaVE Title Match</div>

Bonus Question #1 - Which heel valet from another brand will Jack Bruce be flirting with during When Hell Freezes Over?

A) Alanis Springsteen

B) Emma Chase

C) Hannah

D) Kristen Pearce

Bonus Question #2 - Which DaVE Cruiserweight (see rosters on Page 1) will face Magnum Kobe in singles action on the next Uprising?

Psycho Sam · January 6, 2014

SWF When Hell Freezes Over

The J. Bomme Pentagon (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Saturday, January 18, 2014

PRE-SHOW:

Jacob Jett vs Bobby Bruce © - Shooting Star Title Match

When Animals Attack vs The Can-Am Animals © - World Tag Team Title Match

t's a Tranquilizer on a Pole match. >_>

????? vs Ricky Dale Johnson

PPV:

Eros Squad vs The Awesomeness - Elite Tag Team Title Match (vacant)

Des Davids vs Steve Frehley

Jack Giedroyc vs Sammy Bach © - United States Title Match

Remo vs Rich Money vs Chris Caulfield - Battle of the Brands #1, Elimination Match

Valiant © vs Bryan Vessey - North American Title Match

Nicky Champion vs Brandon James © - SWF Title Match

Tom "Angry" Gilmore vs Jack Bruce © - World Heavyweight Title Match (When Hell Freezes Over Cage Escape Match)

SWF Uprising

Charles E. Smith Center (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Monday, January 20, 2014

Frederique Antonio Garcia vs Squeeky McClean (Supreme)

Cowboy Soul vs The New Profit Margin (Reed/Ekuma) (Elite)

James Prudence vs Spencer Spade (Supreme)

Ryan Gregory vs THE ARCHITECT (Elite)

Random Jabroni vs BB Colossus

????? vs Bobby Bruce (c?)

JD Morgan and Michael James Kiichi vs The Road Hoggz

????? vs Magnum Kobe

Remmy Skye vs El Duque

Donnie J vs John Anderson

Chris Caulfield © vs ????? - DaVE Title Match

Bonus Question #1 - Which heel valet from another brand will Jack Bruce be flirting with during When Hell Freezes Over?

A) Alanis Springsteen

B) Emma Chase

C) Hannah

D) Kristen Pearce

Bonus Question #2 - Which DaVE Cruiserweight (see rosters on Page 1) will face Magnum Kobe in singles action on the next Uprising?

Matt Sparrow

Midnightnick · January 6, 2014

SWF When Hell Freezes Over

The J. Bomme Pentagon (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Saturday, January 18, 2014

PRE-SHOW:

Jacob Jett vs Bobby Bruce © - Shooting Star Title Match

When Animals Attack vs The Can-Am Animals © - World Tag Team Title Match

????? vs Ricky Dale Johnson

PPV:

Eros Squad vs The Awesomeness - Elite Tag Team Title Match (vacant)

Des Davids vs Steve Frehley

Jack Giedroyc vs Sammy Bach © - United States Title Match

Remo vs Rich Money vs Chris Caulfield - Battle of the Brands #1, Elimination Match

Valiant © vs Bryan Vessey - North American Title Match

Nicky Champion vs Brandon James © - SWF Title Match

Tom "Angry" Gilmore vs Jack Bruce © - World Heavyweight Title Match (When Hell Freezes Over Cage Escape Match)

SWF Uprising

Charles E. Smith Center (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Monday, January 20, 2014

Frederique Antonio Garcia vs Squeeky McClean (Supreme)

Cowboy Soul vs The New Profit Margin (Reed/Ekuma) (Elite)

James Prudence vs Spencer Spade (Supreme)

Ryan Gregory vs THE ARCHITECT (Elite)

????? vs BB Colossus

????? vs Bobby Bruce (c?)

JD Morgan and Michael James Kiichi vs The Road Hoggz

????? vs Magnum Kobe

Remmy Skye vs El Duque

Donnie J vs John Anderson

Chris Caulfield (c) vs ????? - DaVE Title Match

Bonus Question #1 - Which heel valet from another brand will Jack Bruce be flirting with during When Hell Freezes Over?

A) Alanis Springsteen

B) Emma Chase

C) Hannah

D) Kristen Pearce

KnowYourEnemy · January 6, 2014

PRE-SHOW:

Jacob Jett vs Bobby Bruce © - Shooting Star Title Match

Bruce maintains, so he can defend later.

When Animals Attack vs The Can-Am Animals © - World Tag Team Title Match

When Animals Attack, They Get Beaten Back

????? vs Ricky Dale Johnson

????? loses every preshow match. He's there to fool you.

PPV:

Eros Squad vs The Awesomeness - Elite Tag Team Title Match (vacant)

It's time for the Awesomeness to rise!

Des Davids vs Steve Frehley

I love Davids a lot. Frehley is meh...

Jack Giedroyc vs Sammy Bach ©- United States Title Match

Sammy Bach will keep the title. It's too early.

Remo vs Rich Money vs Chris Caulfield - Battle of the Brands #1,

Hardcore American wins to boost his stock, as there isn't a clear #1 contender, and DaVe is the third brand so it needs boosting.

Valiant © vs Bryan Vessey - North American Title Match

Isn't Brian too old to be going after the North American Title?

Nicky Champion vs Brandon James © - SWF Title Match

Champion deserves a belt... but BJ has it for now.

Tom "Angry" Gilmore vs Jack Bruce ©- World Heavyweight Title Match (When Hell Freezes Over Cage Escape Match)

Gilmore is much younger, more interesting in the long run, and Jack Bruce is Jack Bruce... you know what to expect.

SWF Uprising

Charles E. Smith Center (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Monday, January 20, 2014

Frederique Antonio Garcia vs Squeeky McClean (Supreme)

Two generic midcarders... Flex gets the victory here.

Cowboy Soul vs The New Profit Margin (Reed/Ekuma) (Elite)

Sorry KP, but the Stable's team needs victories.

James Prudence vs Spencer Spade (Supreme)

Spence is ready for a push.

Ryan Gregory vs THE ARCHITECT (Elite)

Job Man Jobs out to THE ARCHITECT, a fan-favorite.

????? vs BB Colossus

BB Colossus? Really?

????? vs Bobby Bruce (c?)

Bruce has a manager, a title, and he just won it.

JD Morgan and Michael James Kiichi vs The Road Hoggz

Tag Division needs beefing.

Zeus Maximillion vs Magnum Kobe

Who else is left?

Remmy Skye vs El Duque

Personal Preference.

Donnie J vs John Anderson

As much as I love Donnie J he isn't getting this one.

Chris Caulfield © vs ????? - DaVE Title Match

He'll have to be unseated by a known challenger -- too big a name to lose here.

Bonus Question #1 - Which heel valet from another brand will Jack Bruce be flirting with during When Hell Freezes Over?

A) Alanis Springsteen

B) Emma Chase

C) Hannah

D) Kristen Pearce

Bonus Question #2 - Which DaVE Cruiserweight (see rosters on Page 1) will face Magnum Kobe in singles action on the next Uprising?

Mikey James, if we're talking about a card that hasn't been released.

TheAwesomeBatman101 · January 7, 2014

SWF When Hell Freezes Over

The J. Bomme Pentagon (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Saturday, January 18, 2014

PRE-SHOW:

Jacob Jett vs Bobby Bruce © - Shooting Star Title Match

One to the Interlopers.

When Animals Attack vs The Can-Am Animals © - World Tag Team Title Match

How does they get on the preshow and Eros Squad and The Awesomeness do...

????? vs Ricky Dale Johnson

Maybe Eric Eisen

PPV:

Eros Squad vs The Awesomeness - Elite Tag Team Title Match (vacant)

2 to Interlopers

Des Davids vs Steve Frehley

Maybe Davids is getting a push

Jack Giedroyc vs Sammy Bach © - United States Title Match

3 to Interlopers

Remo vs Rich Money vs Chris Caulfield - Battle of the Brands #1, Elimination Match

Go Smackdown the win (sorry Elite reminds me of Smackdown)

Valiant © vs Bryan Vessey - North American Title Match

I got a feeling that Valiant is gonna win

Nicky Champion vs Brandon James © - SWF Title Match

Sorry Nicky you aint the champion yet.

Tom "Angry" Gilmore vs Jack Bruce © - World Heavyweight Title Match (When Hell Freezes Over Cage Escape Match)

If Gilmore wins NMAs would then be kinda dead and useless so for now Jack Bruce give 4 to Interlopers.

SWF Uprising

Charles E. Smith Center (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Monday, January 20, 2014

Frederique Antonio Garcia vs Squeeky McClean (Supreme)

Cowboy Soul vs The New Profit Margin (Reed/Ekuma) (Elite)

James Prudence vs Spencer Spade (Supreme)

Ryan Gregory vs THE ARCHITECT (Elite)

????? vs BB Colossus

????? vs Bobby Bruce (c?)

JD Morgan and Michael James Kiichi vs The Road Hoggz

????? vs Magnum Kobe

Remmy Skye vs El Duque

Donnie J vs John Anderson

Chris Caulfield © vs ????? - DaVE Title Match

Bonus Question #1 - Which heel valet from another brand will Jack Bruce be flirting with during When Hell Freezes Over?

A) Alanis Springsteen

B) Emma Chase

C) Hannah

D) Kristen Pearce

Bonus Question #2 - Which DaVE Cruiserweight (see rosters on Page 1) will face Magnum Kobe in singles action on the next Uprising? Emerald Angel

flaviooooo · January 8, 2014

After missing the previous prediction round, I'm now back

SWF When Hell Freezes Over

The J. Bomme Pentagon (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Saturday, January 18, 2014

PRE-SHOW:

????? vs Ricky Dale Johnson

PPV:

Eros Squad vs The Awesomeness - Elite Tag Team Title Match (vacant)

Des Davids vs Steve Frehley

Remo vs Rich Money vs Chris Caulfield - Battle of the Brands #1, Elimination Match

SWF Uprising

Charles E. Smith Center (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Monday, January 20, 2014

Frederique Antonio Garcia vs Squeeky McClean (Supreme)

Cowboy Soul vs The New Profit Margin (Reed/Ekuma) (Elite)

James Prudence vs Spencer Spade (Supreme)

Ryan Gregory vs THE ARCHITECT (Elite)

????? vs BB Colossus

????? vs Bobby Bruce (c?)

JD Morgan and Michael James Kiichi vs The Road Hoggz

????? vs Magnum Kobe

Remmy Skye vs El Duque

Donnie J vs John Anderson

Bonus Question #1 - Which heel valet from another brand will Jack Bruce be flirting with during When Hell Freezes Over?

A) Alanis Springsteen

B) Emma Chase

C) Hannah

D) Kristen Pearce

Bonus Question #2 - Which DaVE Cruiserweight (see rosters on Page 1) will face Magnum Kobe in singles action on the next Uprising? Hell Monkey

3rdStringPG · January 8, 2014

OOC - Nice to see you (not) back, flaviooooo! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> And thanks to everyone who's predicted over the past couple of days. When Hell Freezes Over could be posted this weekend, and maybe as early as Friday, so there's still time for others to get their predictions in.

I thought of posting a news update, but the only major promotion hiring as of late has been Randall Hopkirk rejoining TCW as The Bandit - he'll be a manager as he retired from wrestling in late 2013. And I should have posted a card preview for WHFO, though I'll probably start doing that for Nothing to Lose. Here's one backstage segment ahead of the PPV, as KP bumps into his friends working in the Supreme and DaVE brands!

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

The J. Bomme Pentagon

6:30 p.m.

With three brands and three rosters competing independently of each other and no plans to have workers from one brand "guest" on another, I didn't get to see the guys and girls from Supreme and DaVE on a regular basis like I used to. Since Uprising still hosted lower-card and midcard matches for Supreme and Elite, I had a chance to see guys like Remmy and Ash from time to time, but that was no guarantee. As far as PPVs go, Richard Eisen requires everyone to be in attendance, booked or not, whether you're part of the Supreme, Elite or DaVE brands. That's why it was a reunion of sorts when I bumped into some of the closest friends I made last year.

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"Dude, have you heard?! TCW's got Randall as Smacker and Dubois' manager, and they're considering that I take over as the SWF house band's bassist!"

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"Matt does DRUGS, man. That's something I'm never gonna do. Since you're on the same brand as those Eisen brats, do you have any idea when we're gonna be at the Denver area? Or anywhere in Colorado, for that matter?"

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"Shit, you mean to tell me they're bringing Lenny back on Elite? Sucks, man. I was hoping they'd have him join the Supreme brand."

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"I missed you, KP. Let's meet for coffee before the Uprising taping tomorrow."

I'll fess up - after the last Elite taping, I was hanging with C-V-2, Cowboy Rob, Krustacean Kirk, the Keith twins, THE ARCHITECT, Elmo Benson and the two other Gregs - Black and Henn, a.k.a. Ryan Gregory. The last place we wanted to be was in the same bar as the Eisens and Brandon James, so we slipped out after an hour partying with the rest of the roster, and found another bar that was teeming with college student and yuppie-types. Yes, I did meet someone outside of the wrestling industry. No, she wasn't an upper-class type like Dawn or a bohemian/hipster type like Kathy Neptune. No, I wasn't rooming with THE ARCHITECT like I often did. You get the picture, right?

And now Dawn wants to rekindle the relationship that started and ended so spectacularly, with the dirt sheets capturing every single truth, lie and half-truth about it? This was going to be a tough decision. But hey, it's just coffee. It's a pre-TV taping date, not the usual drinkin' and dancin' date. And...it's Dawn the Cheerleader, prettiest face in the entire SWF, if you ask me!

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My thoughts were interrupted by the most annoying voice I'd get to hear every Thursday evening at Elite taping. "Avatar, what are you doing?"

"Uh...nothing, Eric."

"Get your ass over here and check out this angle I've got for you. Fancy taking a Frehley's Comet from big Steve? Instant sympathy, man, even if you're on different brands."

*sigh* Ah, good times.

kieranforthewin · January 8, 2014

SWF When Hell Freezes Over

The J. Bomme Pentagon (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Saturday, January 18, 2014

PRE-SHOW:

????? vs Ricky Dale Johnson

PPV:

Eros Squad vs The Awesomeness - Elite Tag Team Title Match (vacant)

Des Davids vs Steve Frehley

Remo vs Rich Money vs Chris Caulfield - Battle of the Brands #1, Elimination Match

Draw

Tom "Angry" Gilmore vs Jack Bruce © - World Heavyweight Title Match (When Hell Freezes Over Cage Escape Match)

SWF Uprising

Charles E. Smith Center (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Monday, January 20, 2014

Frederique Antonio Garcia vs Squeeky McClean (Supreme)

Cowboy Soul vs The New Profit Margin (Reed/Ekuma) (Elite)

James Prudence vs Spencer Spade (Supreme)

Ryan Gregory vs THE ARCHITECT (Elite)

????? vs BB Colossus

????? vs Bobby Bruce (c?)

JD Morgan and Michael James Kiichi vs The Road Hoggz

????? vs Magnum Kobe

Remmy Skye vs El Duque

Donnie J vs John Anderson

Bonus Question #1 - Which heel valet from another brand will Jack Bruce be flirting with during When Hell Freezes Over?

A) Alanis Springsteen

B) Emma Chase

C) Hannah

D) Kristen Pearce

Bonus Question #2 - Which DaVE Cruiserweight (see rosters on Page 1) will face Magnum Kobe in singles action on the next Uprising?

Hell Monkey

3rdStringPG · January 15, 2014

SWF When Hell Freezes Over

The J. Bomme Pentagon (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic)

Saturday, January 18, 2014

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PRE-SHOW:

Pre-Show Announcers - Jason Azaria, Marvin Earnest, Elite GM Christian Faith

Jacob Jett vs Bobby Bruce (w/Karen Killer) - Shooting Star Title Match (39/D-)

Both men put on quite a show to open things up at the J. Bomme Pentagon in Washington, DC, and the intensely physical nature of the encounter proves to be too much for several fans. Still, this match is chock full of high spots and false finishes, and Bobby Bruce once again has to rely on his kayfabe mom/manager Karen Killer's distractions to come away with the win (via Bobby Blitzkrieg Bop) against the undersized, yet plucky Jacob Jett.

WINNER - B. Bruce in 6:52. Bobby Bruce is STILL the SWF Shooting Star Champion.

Due to the Elite Tag Team titles being contested for the first time, the much older World Tag titles are demoted to the pre-show, and new Can-Am Animals cornerman Edward Cornell is not happy about this as he joins Jason Azaria, Marv Earnest and Christian Faith in the announce table. As When Animals Attack continues showing a lot of bite, with a Cougar Pounce nearly pinning Franklin Huggins, Cornell stands up and hits the ring while Lisa Bowen distracts referee Darren Smith; he blasts Cougar with a chair shot from the back, allowing Huggins to tag Edd Stone in and land the Party's Over.

WINNERS - The Can-Am Animals in 6:13. The Can-Am Animals are STILL the SWF World Tag Team Champions.

Ricky Dale Johnson vs Eric Eisen (w/The Zim) (67/C+)

This unannounced pre-show match pits the returning Eric Eisen against one of the elder statesmen Eisen's Entourage is trying to eradicate from the Elite brand - Ricky Dale Johnson. With no buildup whatsoever except the Entourage's attacks on Elite's older workers, the fans don't care much for this match, but RDJ and Double E keep things open, and The Zim shines with his annoying presence and grating cheers of encouragement. RDJ wins this in seven minutes with a Southern Justice on the Supreme Iconoclast.

WINNER - RDJ in 7:04

WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER - PART 1

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Michaels - It is TIME! Time for another evening of solid pay-per-view action, so if you bought When Hell Freezes Over from your cable provider, consider yourself lucky! This is the Dean, Peter Michaels, and while the pre-show showcased career B-list announcer Jason Azaria, Elite GM Christian Faith, who's not even an announcer, and the promising Marvin Earnest, you've got nothing but the best in the main show...for tonight, I am joined by the Supreme brand's Duane Fry and Ana Garcia!

Fry - After three weeks of Marvin Earnest, I am almost glad to see you, Peter Michaels! Marv is sure driving me crazy over at Supreme.

Michaels - What's wrong, Duane? Marv grew up watchin' the Dean call the action at TWL Rawhide back in the '80s, and he's learned from the best.

A. Garcia - He's got a ways to go, Peter...and he spends most of the show ridiculing Duane or making passes at me!

Michaels - First time I've heard that, Ana, but enough about the Marvelous One for now. Tonight at When Hell Freezes Over, we shall be seeing Nicky Champion, the Five-Minute Man himself when it comes to the SWF Title, facing Brandon James in a rematch...

Fry - No, Peter, the first PROPER match...

Michaels - ...for the SWF Title. Following that brilliant cash-in from Brandon James at Christmas Clash 2013, does Nicky Champion still have enough left in the tank to win that title back from Big Money? If you ask me, Champion had better hope and pray he gets a chance to join the Silver Briefcase ladder match at Nothing to Lose, because Brandon James is almost guaranteed to keep that title here in Washington, DC's J. Bomme Pentagon!

A. Garcia - We shall also be seeing Valiant face his boyhood hero Bryan Vessey in a rematch of last month's North American title match...

Michaels - Valiant's held the belt for too damn long, but someone who could hold his own title for a little longer is Sammy Bach, the reigning U.S. champ, who'll be facing Jack Giedroyc. And don't forget the match between immoral pornographers Eros Squad and the hard-rockin' New Money Army recruits The Awesomeness for the vacant Elite Tag Team titles!

Fry - For the Supreme brand, we've got Des Davids and Steve Frehley in a match that highlights the tense rivalry between both men. Davids wants no part of Frehley's militant motives, while Frehley thinks Davids is, in his words, nothing but an Uncle Tom. And speaking of brands, we shall watch Supreme's Remo, Elite's Rich Money and DaVE Champion Chris Caulfield in the first Battle of the Brands, which Supreme GM Rip Chord will tell us more about in a bit.

A. Garcia - But the main event, and possibly an early candidate for Match of the Year, will see yet another rematch - five-time World Heavyweight champion Jack Bruce versus the feisty, hard-working and determined Tom "Angry" Gilmore, fighting for the World title inside a steel cage.

Fry - That's the When Hell Freezes Over Cage Match, a hallmark of this yearly event, and the only way to win that cage match is by climbing out of it! That's sure to be a BARNSTORMER, guys, and before we kick things off with our first match of the evening, let's see how the Jack Bruce and Tom Gilmore rivalry is shaping up ahead of their When Hell Freezes Over Cage Match.

ANGLE - Gilmore vs Bruce Hype Video

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With the SWF's James Earl Jones Soundalike Voice-over having been wished the best in his future endeavors, this hype video features Tom Gilmore and Jack Bruce cutting a pre-recorded promo each, as scenes of their previous encounters in the past month, and scenes of their epic battle at Christmas Clash 2013 are played in the background while they speak.

J. Bruce - Muhammad Ali. Michael Jordan. Jim Brown. Babe Ruth. Wayne Gretzky. Jack Bruce. What do these men have in common? It's simple. These men are considered to be The Greatest of All Time in their respective sports. Which of these men does not belong? That's also damn simple, Constituents, and the answer is JACK MOTHERBLEEPIN' BRUCE. None of those other sporting icons have been certified as multi-platinum recording artists like I have, and while you can talk about your Bo Jackson and your Deion Sanders, let it be known that Bo Don't Know Rock Stardom, and Neon Deion will never be on the top of Billboard's album charts like I have been. Since my sport involves a lot of entertainment, I might as well call myself the Greatest Entertainer of All Time, but really now, I'm a humble man. (pauses) I know I've got one helluva foe in Tom Gilmore, and havin' been his friend for some time, I know he can put up a fight. I know he can do a lot of things that I can't...hell, he ain't no Darling of the Dirt Sheets for nothin'. But one thing he CAN'T DO...is escape that steel cage before I do. One other thing he can't do is sing at a four-octave range en route to millions of fans, millions of records sold and limousines full of hot 'n' sexy GROUP-PAYS. And he can't bring three wicked-sick talents like Drew Hawkins, Bryan Vessey and Sammy Bach to the SWF...but I can. But we already know that, right? (pauses) Face it, Tom. You can't be me, and you can't beat me. At When Hell Freezes Over, I am gonna do what I've done to you last month and I'm gonna do it in such a way that you'll be countin' em lights while I'm climbin' outta that cage, countin' the months that I've got this World Heavyweight belt around my waist, and landing on my feet. I am gonna take you out, you wittow wife-beatin', road-ragin', straight-edgin', cwybaby of a Darling of the Dirt Sheets...IN A NEW. YORK. MINUTE.

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Gilmore - January 18 is gonna be a good day to be angry. Jack, I've said my piece, I've cleared my name and I've anguished day after day over havin' been cheated out of the World title at Christmas Clash. I've had to deal with the ramifications of that victory, of the hurtful words that you've said. Every Monday, my wife puts on a brave front at DaVE, tryin' desperately to do right by that young ingrate Michael James Kiichi, tired to death of explainin' to her friends and family that hittin' women is not the way I roll. My son TJ has dealt with classmates teasin' him for what I do in the ring...and what I failed to do in the ring. Your accusations have driven customers away from my restaurant in Toronto. As for me...you've made me angrier than you can imagine...AND COME SATURDAY AT THE J. BOMME PENTAGON, ALL THAT ANGER IS GONNA BLOW UP IN YOUR FACE, JACK BRUCE...ALL THAT RAGE IS GOIN' TO PUT AN END TO YOUR POSTURING...AND ALL THAT WRATH...THAT WRATH OF SANITY...IS GONNA PUT AN END TO YOUR REIGN AS WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!! So what if the cage is kinda new to me...it doesn't take a high school dropout like you to figure out how it works - two of us in the ring, and no New Money Army members comin' between us. And though you may be quick on your feet, sneaky in your execution and not afraid to fly if you have to...you're gonna need more than foot speed, athleticism, daredevil moves, your New York Minute and that dumb-ass submission move of yours to outfox me in that steel cage. I'll be out that cage first, and I'll be winnin' that World title...but NOT BEFORE I PUT THE FEAR OF GILMORE IN YOU ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!! (stands up and knocks his chair to the ground)

ANGLE - Eros Squad Gets Ready (50/D)

Fry - Nobody wants to be in Jack Bruce's shoes right now. This war he's been waging with Tom Gilmore is as personal as it gets, and hell hath no fury than a straight-edge SWF Superstar scorned. Gilmore will want to be careful that passion raging within him doesn't overflow and backfire on him, and he'll also want to avoid any and all distractions from the New Money Army and its allies. If he does that, I see no reason for him not to escape the steel cage first and win his first-ever World Heavyweight title.

Michaels - You're right about Tom Gilmore having to keep his emotions in check and his eyes on the prize, but one thing you've got absolutely wrong is his chances - in fact, I'd say Hell has a better chance of freezing over than Tom Gilmore beating the quick and athletic Jack Bruce in making it out of the steel cage. He's a relative cage match newbie, while Bruce has fought in many of these since joining the SWF almost a decade ago.

A. Garcia (as Eros Squad appears on the Supreme-Tron, warming up for their match) - We've got a while before that match kicks off, but after the break, we shall get things started with Eros Squad vs The Awesomeness for the Elite Tag Team titles.

Michaels - Just think of the impressionable youth Eros Squad will be corrupting with their brand of smut entertainment. No, those two men are anything but role models.

Fry - Neither are The Awesomeness!

Michaels - But The Awesomeness, in case you've been doin' something else aside from watching SWF Elite, now have the right man to guide their musical careers - that's "Fast Buck" Floyd Goldworthy, who managed and produced Painful Procedure back in the day. They're also the newest members of The New Money Army...

A. Garcia - And when the NMA's around, you know you've go strength in numbers. That's something Eros Squad doesn't have, but I like how they've done something honorable by offering to stay by Jack Giedroyc's corner and give him the support he needs.

Fry - This match could go either way, but it is going to be a BARNSTORMER! Eros Squad vs The Awesomeness for the Elite Tag Team titles, and that's coming up after a few words from our sponsors.

Eros Squad (w/Stephanie Percy) vs The Awesomeness (w/Alanis Springsteen and Floyd Goldworthy) - Elite Tag Team Title Match

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Though the match starts with Steph Percy alone in Eros Squad's corner and Alanis Springsteen and Floyd Goldworthy backing up The Awesomeness, this battle of recent World Tag Team champs is loaded with interference. After a Jungle Jack-You-Later from Jack Hoffs to Jefferson Stardust, Sammy Bach runs in to help his Awesomeness/Bobby Bruce Bonanza bandmates; referee Sam Sparrow pays no heed. He does, however, tell Jack Giedroyc to beat it when the No-BS Brummie tries to get Bach out of there. Thanks to Bach pulling Adam Newtron from outside the ring at around 7:10, the fallen Huey Cannonball is able to tag Stardust back in, and once Newtron's back in the ring, he gets Shock and Awed by the two pretend glam-rockers, allowing Stardust to get the pin and make The Awesomeness the first-ever Elite Tag Team champs.

WINNER - The Awesomeness in 7:37. The Awesomeness are the FIRST Elite Tag Team Champs.

SELECT POST-MATCH COMMENTS

A. Garcia - Why in the name of justice is Sam Sparrow even a referee in the SWF?

Fry - Sammy Bach was CLEARLY interfering on behalf of his bandmates, and the official, Sam Sparrow, just stood there, without a care in the world!

Michaels - That's because he wanted to make sure the Elite brand would have a tag champion.

Fry - So you're saying, Peter, that Sparrow had quietly changed the rules of the match into a no-DQ affair? That doesn't make sense, Peter, and if I were Elite GM, I'd have Sparrow relieved of his duties once and for all!

Michaels - Unfortunately, you're the last person Richard Eisen would consider to serve in any authoritative capacity, so just do your job, call the pay-per-view right down the line like I do, and tell everyone watchin' at home what they can expect from the next (makes quote-unquote sign) "barnstormer."

Des Davids (w/American Machine) vs Steve Frehley

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Strangely, it's the babyface Des Davids who has a cornerman with him while Steve Frehley doesn't, but it looks like it's A-Mach's job to keep an eye out for interference and stop it before it happens. The match flows quite openly and incident-free until the 5:30 mark, when that interference arrives in the form of 'Hood members Karl Thompson, Kurt Laramee and Primus Allen. Frehley's three thugs beat down on American Machine, and only leave once Jez McArthuer approaches them and threatens Frehley with disqualification. Still, that was more than enough to throw Davids off his focus, as the former college football All-American misses a Quarterback Sack, and pays for it by eating a Frehley's Comet, seemingly awarding this feud to the heels.

WINNER - Frehley in 6:19

ANGLE - Chord Explains Battle of the Brands, Appoints Himself Guest Marshal

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If you like your humor dated and your authority figures aged, Supreme GM Rip Chord will probably appeal to you. Despite, or maybe because of his corny jokes, Chord gets booed even louder by the hot Washington DC crowd, to which he replies with these words:

Chord (referring to MAW) - I gave you Mid-Atlantic folk a wrestlin' promotion back in 2005, and damned if it isn't the American Idol of sports entertainment as we know it!

Chord then goes on to talk about the Battle of the Brands, which is an elimination match that will take place once every two months (January, March, May, July, September), with a sixth BotB taking place in November should ties need to be broken. The prize for the winning brand at the end of the September or November PPV, according to Chord, is the chance to claim any worker from any of the two losing brands, except its champions, with no compensation. Chord's next announcement, unfortunately, draws more heat and jeers of "YOU SOLD OUT!", as he expresses disappointment in all the outside interference that took place in the pre-show matches and the PPV proper's first two. As such, Chord says he shall be seated at ringside serving as a special guest marshal until the end of the show to ensure "nobody even thinks of interfering."

ANGLE - Hawkins Booked Against Taylor

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An unhappy-looking Drew Hawkins emerges from the locker room after Rip Chord says he'll be acting as marshal for the rest of When Hell Freezes Over, and demands that he be booked in a match; Hawkins calls Chord "weak" and "spineless" for holding a qualifying match for Battle of the Brands representative when he could have just named him outright as Supreme's bet for the BotB. "Good thing your son's nothin' like you," spits Hawkins, referring to TCW's Jay Chord. Chord, who still seems to be treating Hawkins like his "favorite son" in the Supreme brand, says Hawkins will get what he wants, and will be competing this evening against another former TCW Talent, Joshua Taylor.

Jack Giedroyc vs Sammy Bach © - United States Title Match

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With Rip Chord sitting at ringside, nobody dares interfere in this match - not Eros Squad, not The Awesomeness, not anyone else in the New Money Army. Due to this, Jack Giedroyc has a huge edge in the early goings, though the fans don't quite like how he throws in a lot of armbars, headlocks and other rest holds. What they do appreciate is Giedroyc slipping out of a Bach on Your Back attempt and flooring Sammy Bach with a belly-to-belly suplex at 6:25 - that nearly wins it! However, Bach is able to turn things around at the seven-minute mark, and thanks to Sam Sparrow's pro-heel officiating, Bach counters a Crashing On with a sneaky groin shot and lands the Adrenaline Shot to pick up the win and keep the U.S. title.

WINNER - Bach in 9:22. Sammy Bach is STILL the United States Champion.

SELECT POST-MATCH COMMENTS

Michaels - You didn't see anything, Duane! Sam Sparrow called the match fairly, so stop raggin' on the veteran official, will you!

Fry - Even Stevie Wonder would've seen it out there...Sammy Bach hit that illegal low blow to counter Jack Giedroyc's Crashing On, and Sam Sparrow let it pass. Rip Chord let it pass. The Supreme GM let it pass, Peter!

Michaels - That's why other states shouldn't go the way of Colorado...you've got too many people, announcers included, smoking the wacky tobacky and seeing all sorts of preposterous things, like that phantom low blow you keep talkin' about!

A. Garcia - I saw it too, Peter, and you know I wouldn't touch that stuff. Not saying Duane does, but...

Michaels - But he does, Ana, and that's why he hallucinates low blows and shoddy officiating while I provide honest, yet unbiased commentary as the Dean of SWF Announcers. Thank you, Ana Garcia. You have just incriminated your fellow Supreme announcer.

Fry - Quit it, Peter!

ANGLE - Jack Bruce Seduces Springsteen
(OOC - That has got to be the most rock 'n' roll name for an angle I've ever seen! On my game, however, it's "Bruce Seduces Seduction" as I've yet to change her ring name.)

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Backstage, we are taken to the catering area, where The Awesomeness (with Floyd Goldworthy) are drinking contraband champagne ("PROPERTY OF THE NEW MONEY ARMY") and celebrating their Elite tag title wins with Sammy Bach, who returns to applause from his fellow New Money Army members after his controversial win over Jack Giedroyc. Bruce the Giant is also seen in this angle, looking morosely stoic, apparently unhappy about not being allowed to interfere due to Rip Chord's presence as guest marshal.

Meanwhile, the OTHER Bruce, meaning the one who's the reigning World champ, is busy putting the charm on Awesomeness manager Alanis Springsteen. She tries to act unimpressed, but she loosens up and giggles flirtatiously when Bruce leaves and returns with a glass of champagne for her. The two, however, are interrupted by Shooting Star champ Bobby Bruce, who looks surprised to see his dad flirting with the Bobby Bruce Bonanza's manager.

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J. Bruce - Congratulations, kid! You sure took the mickey outta that Jacob Jett runt earlier today. Like father, like son! (pauses) How's your mom?

B. Bruce - Drunk again. You're lucky, Dad, that she's not here to see what you're doin' with Alanis. I thought you and Mom were tryin' to get back together?

Springsteen - Aw, c'mon, Bobby, me and your dad are just talking business. So run along now, have a glass of champagne if you want. It's on the NMA.

B. Bruce - I don't drink, Alanis.

J. Bruce (mockingly) - You don't drink, you don't drink. What's the matter with you, boy? You call yourself a rock star? Or probably you're like that Tom Gilmore guy, that wimpy, wittow baby whose ass I'm gonna take out in a New York Minute. C'mon, kid! Get yourself a glass of that bubbly and have a drink with your old man...and your band's manager. Not every day we all get together like this, what with the brands split and all...

Bobby Bruce reluctantly heads off to get himself a glass of champagne, and as he prepares to rejoin his dad and The Awesomeness' manager, he takes a sip...finding that he likes the taste of alcohol after all. By the looks of things, it looks like the Rock 'n' Wrestling Prodigy's vow to avoid alcohol and the other trappings of rock stardom (save for the women) is officially over...

Joshua Taylor vs Drew Hawkins

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Despite being an unannounced match booked on the fly (so as to placate Drew Hawkins, who wasn't booked on the PPV), this one's a treat for fans of good workrate, and an interesting in-ring story told by two young, yet skilled ring psychology guys. Hawkins treats Joshua Taylor like easy pickings from the get-go, but it's not to be, as Taylor matches Mr. Full Moon Fever for every move, giving the fans a good display of chain wrestling. Taylor even comes close to having Hawkins tap out of the Butterfly Lock, but Hawkins eventually escapes the hold and regains control of the match. After several failed pin attempts earlier on, Hawkins finally puts Taylor away at the 8:30 mark, playing possum (and allowing Taylor a brief moment to celebrate) and surprising the Californian technical wizard with a Full Moon Rising.

WINNER - Hawkins in 8:38

TO BE CONTINUED...

3rdStringPG · January 15, 2014

SWF When Hell Freezes Over The J. Bomme Pentagon (Washington DC, Mid-Atlantic) Saturday, January 18, 2014 <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/TEW%202013/SWF_WhenHell.jpg</div> WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER - PART 2 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - 24/7 Partay Dudez Congratulate Hawkins</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/3f65720e-9fdc-44f2-ad67-fdfeabbaf288_zpsb13bd992.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/54d4ab57-2e7b-4d1a-8e83-ac188eebfc41_zps511d1f77.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/8941afbb-5001-43ae-8af7-7221d8d8f4bc_zps69e2ddb3.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/2c0419c3-4df6-4019-bc0d-681768ff3eef_zpsf2018063.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/5b85c793-2e9c-4900-bb9d-283a14a150ad_zpsf02d09ee.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/67_zpsa0bcb1c3.jpg</div> After a commercial break, we see Drew Hawkins in the locker room, being congratulated by the 24/7 Partay Dudez, who sing him a song based on Gene Chandler's 1962 hit "Duke of Earl." Calum (bass vocals) - Dudez, Dudez, Dudez, Partay Dudez, Dudez, Dudez, Partay Dudez, Dudez, Dudez, Partay Dudez... Mainstream (lead vocals) - As I see the great Drew Hawkins, nothing can stop the Next Partay Dude, he's won so many matches, but if he join us, things would be so good... Stevie (tenor vocals) - Yes, you...YOU ARE GONNA JOIN US, come and be among us, we are, the Partay Dudez, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah... Hawkins (looking and sounding unimpressed) - What the hell was that supposed to be, guys? J-Sense - It's an invitation song, Drew! See, we were so impressed with how you fared out there against Josh Taylor, that we thought we'd extend you an invite... Mainstream - To join the fresh and fly 24/7 Partay Dudez boy band, BAYBAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!! Hawkins - I don't know if you got the memo, Dudez, but Drew Hawkins is a charter member of the New Money Army. And in the NMA, it's we who make the invitations. Why don't you go bug Rip Chord or somethin'? Mainstream - He won't leave the ringside, Drew! He's taking his job as marshal way too seriously... Hawkins - Oh yeah? Go make him a cup of coffee, wash his feet, clean his corns and bunions, scrub his back and wipe his ass for all I care. If you're suckin' up to me because I'm Rip Chord's favorite employee, FORGET IT. He ain't my favorite employer, that's for sure. Until he can convince me he can do right by NMA Blue and recognize that WE wear the pants in the Supreme brand, he ain't worthy of my respect. Guy books me in a match against that nobody Josh Taylor? Not enough to make up for what he did, stickin' me in that match against Remo. After waffling over it for a few seconds, the Partay Dudez reluctantly leave Hawkins alone, leaving him upset over Rip Chord's performance as Supreme GM and costing him a chance to represent Supreme in the Battle of the Brands by placing him in a qualifier against Remo.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - Frehley Beats Down on Avatar</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/9df74019-2683-4e4f-a711-f8a4c79e40dc_zpsb51a489d.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/fccaef32-3f53-44ae-a7a5-c30a054745cd_zps250c2d12.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/80_zps0675ff61.jpg</div> Meanwhile, there's a ruckus going down in another part of the locker room, where Steve Frehley has just laid a vicious beatdown on KP Avatar! As Frehley barks "Y'ALL AIN'T S---!!!" at Avatar, road agents Craig Prince and Marcus McKing try to pull him off of the Elite enhancement talent, who seems to have been assaulted for congratulating Frehley for his win over Des Davids. This is Duane Fry's cue to plug the SWF App, which supposedly covered Avatar during the commercial break, trying to make nice with Frehley, and telling him he was a real powerhouse out there against Davids. Fry says Frehley didn't take well to this, and called Avatar "another shucking and jiving Uncle Tom like that washed-up football has-been" who isn't worthy to give him compliments. Ana Garcia concurs with Fry and says Frehley is a loose cannon who just can't put his insecurities aside for once.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Valiant © vs Bryan Vessey - North American Title Match</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/95e06188-7f35-4475-8e6c-5ff7fa214f40_zps62d0ecf9.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/a212a8b2-582c-45eb-9590-f9ebca9571a6_zps9c0c0326.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/85_zps8deb31fa.jpg</div> Being that Valiant is in his hometown of Washington, DC, he gets a huge pop from the 43,000 or so fans in attendance, all of which cheer his name as he enters the ring by himself - Rip Chord sitting in as marshal, according to Peter Michaels, should be good enough to guarantee no one would be stupid enough to interfere. To no one's surprise, Valiant controls the match after the initial lock-up, using basic, yet purposeful moves to confound his boyhood hero Bryan Vessey and give him a hard time. "Valiant will have to guard against the Vessey Driver and not leave himself vulnerable to the Furusawa Armbar," opines Duane Fry. "But knowing Mr. All-Everything, he'll find a way to get those moves in somehow." At the seven-minute mark, Valiant has controlled most of the match, but once Vessey rolls away from a Valiant splash, that allows the veteran to make a comeback and, just as Fry had warned, lock Valiant in the Furusawa. After Valiant escapes the hold by grabbing the ropes, Vessey continues to work his left arm, and picks up his fallen foe to land a Vessey Driver. Could this be it? NO! Valiant kicks out at two and a half, and Vessey continues dominating until the twelfth minute or so. The babyface comeback starts at the 13-minute mark, as Vessey lands the Super Vessey Plex, but seemingly ends up worse for it, as he struggles to get up! Once he does, Valiant is also on his feet, and he takes advantage, spearing Vessey with the Patriot Missile, then landing mounted punch after mounted punch and taking him out with an implant DDT! Vessey kicks out of that, but Valiant looks to be this close to ending it with his main finisher, the V-Split. Can he do it? Unfortunately, HE CAN'T! Valiant, who has fought off a lot of pain since earlier in the match, starts favoring his left arm, and couldn't quite execute the V-Split! Vessey takes advantage of this, slips out of the V-Split, and goes for the dreaded Vessey Driver. ONE...TWO...THREE! The crowd erupts in boos as we have a NEW NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION...Valiant loses his title in his home arena, and to add insult to the proverbial injury, Vessey kicks Valiant in the face, and in his strained left arm before leaving the ring with the title! WINNER - B. Vessey in 18:29. Bryan Vessey is the NEW North American Champion.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">SELECT POST-MATCH COMMENTS</div> Michaels - He came, he saw, he conquered. Bryan Vessey entered the J. Bomme Pentagon tonight to all those boos from the SWF Galaxy's Washington, DC contingent. Yet the visiting Mr. Vessey emerged victorious in a good, clean match... Fry - Sure, Vessey won it fair and square. Valiant put on a valiant effort, no pun intended, but there was no need for Bryan Vessey to work Valiant's arm even after the match was over. I hope somebody punishes him! A. Garcia - I strongly doubt that, Duane. Knowing our Supreme GM Rip Chord, he's going to turn another blind eye, and keep favoring the New Money Army and its members in secret. Michaels - Bryan Vessey, at 42 years old, is the NEW SWF North American Champion, and for someone who's been without a singles title for God knows how long, it's been a long time coming. That was a gutsy effort from Bryan Vessey, a man whose matches I called back in the old Texas Wrestling League, back when he was a fresh-faced kid straight outta high school, and even then, I knew he had what it takes to be one of the finest in his sport. Kudos to you, Bryan! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - Texas Justice and Eisen/The Zim Brawl</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/c9961ffe-2d5d-4c9b-af5e-01174790babd_zpsbd742f4c.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b45804cf-669b-47d2-9cda-a6c23d79a2da_zps41f9fb30.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/a6cba570-db62-453e-8ff3-656451a28f30_zpsff524ded.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/6a65e971-4cce-4570-8c42-93fc11886421_zpsa7713f0e.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/69_zpsc692a124.jpg</div> Eric Eisen's had many a "Man Friday" in his run as an SWF heel - Enforcer Roberts (a.k.a. "Uncle Phil"), Frederique Garcia, Squeeky McClean, and now, The Zim looks to be his loyal partner in crime and top "lieutenant" in the Entourage. The two are headed to the catering area, when they suddenly spot Texas Justice right ahead of them, and lay a surprise beatdown on the two venerable legends! Though the element of surprise gives them a slight edge at first, the size and strength of Ricky Dale Johnson and Vengeance soon overwhelms the two Entourage members until Cameron Vessey and Casey Valentine make it a 4-on-2 and leave the two Texas Justice vets writhing in pain.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Remo (Supreme) vs Rich Money (Elite) vs Chris Caulfield (DaVE) - SWF Battle of the Brands I</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/33f80c1a-7f2a-4221-a2a3-04fbfef21504_zps5a2b9d02.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/e083ba91-4a09-4d57-9342-bf25fd03b47a_zps49bcece4.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/e6c44042-e358-46c6-8dbe-4455d234753c_zps13a09a71.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/72_zps46615081.jpg</div> The announcers remind us ahead of this first-ever Battle of the Brands that it is an elimination match and not your usual three-way dance. That having been established, all three men get the meat and potatoes of their offense in quite early - Remo's athletic power moves, Rich Money's chain wrestling and Chris Caulfield's less refined power-based attack - within the first three minutes as they call the match among themselves. And it's not too long before Caulfield becomes the first elimination, as Remo doesn't break Money's cover up quickly enough following the Dollars from Heaven on the Hardcore American. ELIMINATION #1 - Caulfield at 5:11 Following Caulfield's elimination, we're now down to Remo and Money, who resume their bitter rivalry that was seemingly blown over following the brand split. "There's no way in hell anyone's gonna pull some surprises on the other," says Duane Fry. "With Rip Chord supervising every match, interference is out of the question!" Indeed, Chord appears to be doing a good job, as we've yet to see any outside interference since the Frehley vs Davids match. Meanwhile, Money is looking as strong as ever, hiding those eye gouges and borderline low blows from referee Shane Stones, and dominating Remo at this juncture. At 11:20, Remo's comeback starts gaining some traction, as he kicks out of a seemingly match-ending Bank Roll/Dollars from Heaven combo from Rich Money. About a minute later, he counters Money's attempt at a DDT, breaking the move and blasting the Moneyman with a powerful fireman's carry slam! Remo takes some time to recover, and so does Money, and when both men are back in the thick of things, it's the Alpha Dog in control for the first time since the three-and-a-half-minute mark! The fans, just stunned after Valiant's title loss to Bryan Vessey, get behind Remo and chant his name as he steamrolls Money with two hard clotheslines, and catches his one-time best friend with a big boot as he gets up! That sets up the Destroyer, and Money's shoulders are on the mat as Stones counts ONE...TWO...THREE! The Supreme brand draws first blood in the BotB and it's all because of Remo, but will the hard-to-please Chord be impressed by that? WINNER - Remo in 15:24. Supreme brand wins first SWF Battle of the Brands (Supreme 1, Elite 0, DaVE 0)</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - Champion Rants About James</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/618ce178-1c50-4ca3-8577-e1ecc95e8505_zps25fa5cb6.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/87_zpse1bae0fc.jpg</div> Elite announcers Jerry Eisen and Katie Cameron are backstage, and the two drum up hype for the next match of the evening - Nicky Champion vs defending SWF Champion Brandon James. Eisen says he'll take care of interviewing Champion, who tells the elder Eisen boy that he likes his chances against Big Money, and is taking responsibility for not expecting a cash-in at Christmas Clash. Champion - Nicky Champion knows one thing, and that one thing is this. If not for Brandon James and his cheap way of cashing in his Nothing to Lose contract, I'd still be SWF Champion, and Nicky Champion would be More. Than just. A name. But there's no time to dwell on past failures, and yes, Nicky Champion admits he did fail by not expecting the possibility of Brandon James cashing in that all-purpose contract with a little help from his ever-changing parade of lackeys. But when Nicky Champion faces up against Big Money Brandon James tonight, he is going to knock the highfalutin business jargon and million-dollar words outta that lummox with a Papoose Piledriver and a Hawkeye Hammer, and once I get that SWF Title belt back, THAT WILL BE ALL SHE WROTE! UGH! UGH! UGH!</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - James Rants About Champion</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b640f49f-130a-484f-8c7d-661ba1bec945_zpsd397b620.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b4cc13a2-e838-45d9-b682-849bd9ebaa9f_zps4146f4fb.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/76_zps4bd77c26.jpg</div> Katie Cameron's interview subject is Brandon James, as the cameramen shift their attention to another part of the locker room, where James, Emma Chase, J. Gordon Reed and Rodney Ekuma are all dressed in stiff-looking business attire and looking like the stuffy corporate types they're supposed to be. Cameron asks James if he's concerned about Supreme GM Rip Chord's presence at ringside as guest marshal, and how his presence has kept the last four matches 100 percent free of any managers, cornermen, distractions or outside interference. James - Concerned? No, I am not the least bit concerned about any proverbial albatross or the minuscule probability that Nicky Champion will get lucky and beat me without my Chase Agency backing me up. Yes, I realize that Supreme's General Manager, Mr. Frederick Ripperton Chord, is still seated at ringside and making sure nothing degenerates into shambolic chaos through the presence of outsiders not involved in the matches. But I did not graduate with honors and hitherto excel in every endeavor I have undertaken in my thirty-some years of living with the help of others. (as James says this, the rest of the Agency looks on in concern) Be that as it may, I will beat Nicky Champion and keep my SWF Title by myself. After Cameron excuses herself, Chase and James can't seem to agree about the matter of The Chase Agency helping James out as he defends his SWF Title. Chase - Brandon, are you sure? I can talk to Mr. Chord. James - I am absolutely sure about this, Emma, and considering all the years that we have worked together as a cohesive, well-oiled machine, you should know me better than that. Chase - We could just go out there like we always do. Mr. Chord didn't say anything about people being banned from ringside... James - So? It doesn't matter. If you want to be helpful, Emma, you will want to make arrangements with our investors and assure them that I will be keeping that title and ensuring that The Chase Agency remains a viable presence in the broader Supreme landscape. (pauses) I'll do this myself.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Nicky Champion vs Brandon James © - SWF Title Match</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/618ce178-1c50-4ca3-8577-e1ecc95e8505_zps25fa5cb6.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b640f49f-130a-484f-8c7d-661ba1bec945_zpsd397b620.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/82_zpsa30f5a70.jpg</div> Peter Michaels keeps referring to this SWF Title match as a "rematch", which it technically is, but Duane Fry and Ana Garcia see this as the first honest-to-God title match between the two men, given that Brandon James won the SWF Title via Chase Agency-facilitated cash-in. That said, James and Nicky Champion trade offense for the first few minutes, both showcasing their brawling skills, though James' strikes are noticeably stiffer and more realistic. A running lariat on Champion at 6:40 gets Michaels especially excited as he yells "THAT'S SHOWIN' 'EM, BRANDON! THAT'S SHOWIN' THAT NATIVE AMERICAN MOTORMOUTH!" James doesn't seem impressed by that, and, in businesslike fashion, lands a big splash on Champion and goes for the cover. Easy kickout. Champion then goes on the offensive after quickly recovering, and fails to put James away with the Papoose Piledriver at 9:30. It's only at the 13-minute point of this match when James really gets things going, ducking a clothesline attempt from Champion and blasting him shortly thereafter with a spinebuster. James, much to Michaels' glee, sets Champion up against the turnbuckle at 14:40, and continues dominating by repeatedly ramming his shoulder against the Hawkeye. A couple minutes later, he goes for a Brandon Bomb Drop, which doesn't result in a pinfall. At this point, James is apparently getting exasperated with Michaels' biased commentary and obnoxious cheers, and angrily glares at the self-proclaimed "Dean" of SWF announcers. This allows Champion to surprisingly sneak up and go for a flash roll-up on the champ! It's an easy kickout, but Nicky Champion is back in business with a Sam Strong-esque second wind! We're now approaching 19 minutes into the fight, and Champion no-sells James' punches and slaps for a good 30 seconds before going for a Russian legsweep/leg drop combo and a cover. No dice. James gets up, and Champion goes for a Hawkeye Hammer, popping the crowd and allowing for another cover attempt! Ric Young counts ONE...TWO...but James kicks out at the last split second! Michaels is now trying to distract Champion, who tries to remain unflappable, but as Rip Chord approaches the announce table to shut Michaels up, we see James now recovered and going for a Samoan drop on the Hawkeye! That floors the crowd favorite, and although he musters a bit of offense for about a minute, James is able to land a Big Money Move and pin the challenger. ONE...TWO...THREE! Brandon James hangs on to the SWF Title in a surprisingly good match with a lot of twists and turns. WINNER - James in 23:16. Brandon James is STILL the SWF Champion.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - James and Chase Celebrate</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b640f49f-130a-484f-8c7d-661ba1bec945_zpsd397b620.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/b4cc13a2-e838-45d9-b682-849bd9ebaa9f_zps4146f4fb.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/72_zps46615081.jpg</div> The match is over, and as Nicky Champion dejectedly exits the ring, Ms. Emma Chase emerges from backstage to celebrate with her partner in and out of the corporate world. James, however, doesn't seem to be acknowledging Ms. Chase that much, and as they exit, Michaels attempts to congratulate James for retaining his title. Michaels - Brandon, I would like to congratulate you for doing what you said you would do - defeat Nicky Champion with no outside help from The Chase Agency! A. Garcia - Give it up, Peter, Mr. James is a busy man with a lot of investors to appease and stock portfolios to manage. He did pull off an impressive win, we'll give him that, but... Michaels (ignoring Ana Garcia) - Children, this is the type of champion you should be looking up to. He's a warrior, a soldier fighting the good fight, someone who fights from bell to bell in the ring and exudes class outside of the ring. The SWF Galaxy needs more heroes like Brandon James! (extending his hand to James) Brandon, I mean Mr. James...congratulations. James stares at Michaels for a few seconds as Ms. Chase urges him to "shake Peter's hand." Michaels - Well, Mr. James? Fry - Not gonna happen, Peter. Not gonna happen. And indeed it doesn't, as James walks away from the announce table, with Ms. Chase looking upset that he didn't shake Michaels' hand like she urged him to. Michaels, in the meantime, remains in denial that his idol didn't accept his congratulations, saying that James may indeed be busy with his corporate dealings and concerned about their outcome, and that he'll come around on the next SWF Elite.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Tom "Angry" Gilmore vs Jack Bruce © - When Hell Freezes Over Cage Match for World Heavyweight Title</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/88246605-e8d4-464b-be2a-326c3f1a7726_zps146beabc.jpg vs http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/6a5445b9-c9a2-4148-87e8-05091ed5072c_zpscb8debfc.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/87_zpse1bae0fc.jpg</div> This is it - the big one, the rematch everyone's been waiting for, the signature match of When Hell Freezes Over, the eponymous Cage Escape match where the only way one can win is by escaping the cage by climbing out of it or exiting through the main door. Pinfalls and submissions do not count here. And as both men prepare to do battle, the crowd is very hot as they let out a call-and-response cheer of "BRUCE MUST LOSE!" and "JACK BRUCE SUCKS!" It's a slow build for starters, and as Tom "Angry" Gilmore has an early advantage at 3:10 with a neckbreaker on Jack Bruce, the crowd's jeers turn to cheers - "AN-GRY GIL-MORE! (CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP)" Their joy is short-lived, however, as Bruce pulls Gilmore off the top rope before he could start climbing in earnest. We then see both men in an open battle until the tenth minute, with no serious attempt to get out of the cage. At around 12:40, it's Bruce in control, having landed a Long Island Trio of vertical suplexes earlier, and he's now climbing up the ropes, hoping to get out of the cage by climbing out. He doesn't see Gilmore running at him and landing a seldom-seen hurricanrana, which pops the crowd as it's not everyday you see those moves from the so-called "Darling of the Dirt Sheets"! But Gilmore doesn't try for an escape; instead, he remains in the ring and lays into Bruce with a variety of throws punctuated by the occasional elbow drop or kick. Gilmore finally tries an escape at 16:50, but Bruce pulls him down and the action returns to the ring. At the 21-minute mark, we've seen aborted climbs and aborted escapes through the front door, and both men look worse for the wear, with Bruce having been busted wide open at 18:25 when Gilmore repeatedly rammed his face against the cage mesh. But at this point, it looks like Bruce has his best chance to escape. He's taking the hard route out of there, patiently climbing the cage, and just as he looks ready to switch around and make his descent, Gilmore, who is actually quicker than Bruce, yanks him down angrily as both men take one heck of a bump! Referee Jez McArthuer looks concerned as Gilmore and Bruce are struggling to get up, but Gilmore makes the first move, opting to escape through the door. Gilmore is able to crawl towards the door and open it, but Bruce catches him and slams his face against the door, for a bit of payback for the earlier move. That fazes Gilmore a bit, but he's still strong enough to go for a DDT on Bruce, then pick him up and floor him with the Anger Management! The crowd is loving this, and is counting along as Gilmore repeatedly kicks Bruce in the head... <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/33ea938b-a82d-4a87-95ce-7bf6c1648b4e_zpsd9d8630c.jpg</div> ...But wait a minute! Supreme GM and guest ringside marshal Rip Chord enters through the cage door, and grabs Gilmore from behind, telling him to take it easy on the Cream of the Crop, lest he risk giving him a concussion. Gilmore tells Chord to beat it, that he knows what he's doing, but Chord shoots back, saying Gilmore is bordering on insubordination. That prompts Gilmore to attempt an Anger Management on Chord, but just as he's about to do that, Bruce gets up on his feet and lands a New York Minute on Gilmore! Gilmore's out and Chord returns to ringside, and it looks like Bruce is limping to the main door, still groggy from the kicks to the head. He's mere inches away, and Chord appears to be smiling as Bruce opens the door from inside the cage...he's getting out of the cage...now on the ring apron...Bruce jumps down and his feet land on the floor! Thanks to Rip Chord's interference (in the disguise of bringing order to the match), Jack Bruce is STILL THE SWF WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE HOLDER, and the crowd reacts venomously, erupting in unison as they jeer "JACK BRUCE SUCKS!" WINNER - Bruce in 28:20. Jack Bruce is STILL the World Heavyweight champion.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">ANGLE - New Money Army Celebrates</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/e083ba91-4a09-4d57-9342-bf25fd03b47a_zps49bcece4.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/6a5445b9-c9a2-4148-87e8-05091ed5072c_zpscb8debfc.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/5b85c793-2e9c-4900-bb9d-283a14a150ad_zpsf02d09ee.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/a212a8b2-582c-45eb-9590-f9ebca9571a6_zps9c0c0326.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/9ee55b97-25e6-48e0-9a3d-350c11e80cef_zpsf656d7c9.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/f6f57a28-58c7-4230-8974-974fe32943c4_zpsdf0593a9.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/54719b1e-58f5-4da2-849e-acc1caa7e3be_zps156cf98f.jpghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/SWF%20Small/8c6180f2-3419-44dd-af09-be95fd7426df_zps270b3107.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/endshiftresign/Gradez/90_zpsd52da700.jpg</div> <div style="text-align:center;">(Also included in celebration - Bobby Bruce, Alanis Springsteen, Karen Killer, and Floyd Goldworthy)</div> Following Bruce's victory, Tom "Angry" Gilmore exits the ring in a huff, kicking the steel steps and pounding his fist angrily on the announce table before storming back to the locker room. Meanwhile, Rip Chord watches in glee as everyone from the New Money Army - Blue (Supreme), Silver (Elite) and DaVE (Bobby Bruce and Karen Killer, apparently) - wrestlers and managers alike, hit the ring to celebrate Jack Bruce's dastardly win. Fry - He's in with them. So this is why Rip Chord had stayed out there for each and every match after Davids vs Frehley. The man had a plan, and that plan was to SCREW Tom Gilmore out of the World Heavyweight title! Michaels - No, Duane. That plan was to make sure nobody tried anything funny, and what he was doing was simply protecting Jack Bruce from serious injury. And if that resulted in Bruce hitting that New York Minute from behind, then so be it. All's fair in love and war, Duane. Fry - Are you crazy? Rip Chord, the SWF legend, is IN with the New Money Army, and that's all the proof that you need. Cage matches are no holds barred in nature...no disqualifications, no countouts. What Gilmore was doing was perfectly legal, and Rip Chord used that as an excuse to HELP Jack Bruce out and allow him to keep that belt around his waist. A. Garcia - I agree with you there, Duane. There was something off-putting about Chord's presence at ringside, and while I can respect Bryan Vessey and Brandon James for winning without the usual shenanigans, I am appalled by the way Jack Bruce has kept his title. Without a doubt, Rip Chord's in with those scoundrels. Michaels - All your conspiracy theories mean nothing. Rip Chord was doing his job as Supreme GM, and I can only hope Christian Faith was watching that, so he could do a better job running the Elite brand. Fry - Look at the smile on Chord's face! He's loving this as much as the NMA is! The only thing left for him to do is to enter that cage and celebrate with those no-goodniks! A. Garcia - And look at that ring filling with debris. It's Let the Games Begin 2013 all over again, and the SWF Galaxy is letting the NMA know that they do not like this one bit! And neither do I. Michaels - Face it, you two, Jack Bruce, for all his failings as a human being, despite his lack of formal education, is a very smart man and justified in saying he's the greatest of all time, and that belt, that gutsy title defense, is your proof. Of course, he's not the hard-working old-school brawler and class act that SWF Title holder Brandon James is, but Supreme's got itself a great champion in Jack Bruce. He's not a good person and I still stand by my decision to expose him for who he is, but this match made me respect him. Fry - I cannot bring myself to accept this decision. Michaels - It's all fine by me, and it should be fine by the SWF Galaxy as well, because Rip Chord has finally made his presence felt as a person of authority in the SWF as we know it. For Duane Fry and Ana Garcia, this is Peter Michaels. Goodnight, everyone, and once again...congratulations to SWF Champion Brandon James! (saying the next line as an afterthought) And congratulations to five-time World Heavyweight Champion Jack Bruce. A. Garcia (as the credits start flashing) - You really had to rub it in, huh, Peter? </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Overall Grade - 88/B+ (w/$50,000 for Special Set) Increased Popularity in 8 Regions PPV Buyrate - 5.27 Trending on Twitter - #JackBruce #TomGilmore #JackBruceSucks #RipChord #NMA #BrandonJames #NickyChampion #PeterMichaels #BryanVessey</div></blockquote>

KnowYourEnemy · January 16, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37129" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Chord then goes on to talk about the Battle of the Brands' date=' which is an elimination match that will take place once every two months (January, March, May, July, September), with a sixth BotB taking place in November should ties need to be broken. The prize for the winning brand at the end of the September or November PPV, according to Chord, is the chance to claim any worker from any of the two losing brands, except its champions, with no compensation. [/quote'] This is awesome. I've loved the brand idea since I played SvR 2008 [though ECW could have been done A LOT better]. I didn't follow the brand split closely and I don't know if/how ECW had a role. I always wanted to play as ECW but couldn't as they only were allotted one title. I loved Hardcore, innovative wrestling and upon watching old PPVs on Youtube just loved the presentation in general and multiple Kayfaybe injuries. I wonder how DaVe will respond to their "Hardcore Champion" bowing out so ungracefully? Their first show is the next post -- My hunch now is that Caufield will drop the title to someone else soon. But whom? I gotta think Ash Campbell will be in the mix -- he's the son of the DaVe's poster boy -- Nemesis, and it would be a way to restart. I guess I have to go see if there is a corresponding real world Ash Campbell (Tommy Dreamer Jr. or Sandman Jr.) smashing boards with nails into someones' head in a minor promotion.</div></blockquote>

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