USPW: The Reinvention

w4lru5 · February 7, 2014

totalextremewrestling.com, 12/28/2012

MAJOR NEWS: Strong steps down from USPW day-to-day duties, Nemesis named successor

By Head USPW Correspondent Mickey King

Orlando, Florida: USPW owner Sam Strong, renowned for having taken the company from a small regional power in the Southeastern United States to a full-fledged competitor with SWF and TCW nationwide, announced today that he will step down from the day-to-day duties of ownership effective immediately. This announcement comes on the heels of Strong, who cited age and health concerns as the reason for the sudden decision, announcing that he would be willing sell a two-thirds stake in the company for $5 million. The buyer has now been identified as former DAVE and current Invincible Pro Wrestling head booker John “Nemesis” Campbell. The move was made official at a press conference yesterday, once Campbell’s departure from IPW was confirmed. At the press conference, Strong said that, in addition to the new company look and logo unveiled at the press conference (see the bottom of the article for a link, then head on over to the "Comments" section to share your thoughts), he expects the product to move in a more adult direction and for there to be “significant” roster changes.

“It’s a shame that I can no longer run USPW on a day-to-day basis,” Strong said in an improvised statement, “but I feel that Nemesis is the right person to carry us forward and finally make the move towards taking down the “Big Two” of SWF and TCW. The changes he and I have discussed won’t have anything but a good impact. I’d encourage every current USPW fan to give our new product a try, but there will certainly be some changes to what you see on our programming. That comes with having a new owner—I no longer have final say over what is shown on USPW television.”

Apparently, USPW founder Danny Jillefski disagreed with Strong’s decision—he announced his resignation, effective immediately, the moment the deal went through and there are already reports that he is looking to found a new promotion that will feature the family-friendly product USPW may be choosing to leave behind. Following Jillefski out the door were wrestlers Peter Valentine and Jethro “Giant Redwood” Jonas, both of whom would be expected to play a diminished role in a company owned by Nemesis.

The first change the Orlando-based company announced was a change in the name of its flagship TV show from USPW American Wrestling to USPW Global Wrestling. The show will move from 90 minutes to two hours and will go from its previous 6 pm time to the 8pm timeslot. Campbell, who apparently left IPW due to “creative frustration”, had the following to say about the ownership change and significant changes to the in-ring product:

“Look, Sam and I haven’t been the best of friends throughout our time in this business, but you don’t need to like each other to be good business partners. I’ve lived frugally for years so that I could make an investment when I found something that I thought was worth buying into, and USPW is definitely worth the money that I spent. As for product changes, yeah, there will be some. Expect to see some of our characters and storylines move in a more adult direction. I don’t like the idea of restricting us to family appeal—you can expect to see more programming geared towards 18-30-year-old men. There’ll be more hardcore influences, sure—hardcore is something that I know and love. It ain’t like every match is going to have blood and weapons. The changes won’t be that big.”

“For all you Strong-a-Maniacs out there, don’t worry,” Campbell added. “Sam ain’t going to be leaving USPW programming any time soon. Expect him to play a major role on TV as long as he wants one.”

Campbell also announced that USPW will take a page out of the SWF’s book and found a development territory, Grey Dog Wrestling, based out of the company’s main headquarters in Orlando.

“We ain’t going to settle for SWF and TCW’s sloppy seconds any more,” Campbell said. “That ain’t to say we won’t sign any of their guys—expect to see us bid for anybody who becomes available—but we’ve got to focus on building our own stars rather than waiting for contracts from other companies to come due. I want us to have a great base for five years from now as well as the best product on TV at the moment.”

Reactions to the move from around the wrestling and media worlds were mixed. Supreme Wrestling Federation owner Richard Eisen called the move “a smart business decision that won’t make any difference in determining who’s the biggest sports entertainment company in the world,” while Tommy Cornell of Total Championship Wrestling declared the move “a travesty of the highest order,” and stated that he will back any promotion Jillefski founds over the “new” USPW. Apparently, Sports America, home of USPW programming since it was placed on television, was incredibly unhappy about the move and may not want to show Global Wrestling beyond this television season. If that turns out to be the case, expect Campbell and Strong to be looking for a new home for their company’s programming come February.

We will bring you more on this story as it becomes available. In the meantime, though, make sure to catch the new-look USPW Global Wrestling this Wednesday, live in its new 8 pm timeslot on Sports America.

The company's new banner: http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg

And the new logo: http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt1_zps1bae4f71.jpg

OOC: This is my first diary, so any feedback would be great. The roster and first show preview will be up by the end of the evening.

I've already booked two and a half months in-game, so the first prediction contest will run until the end of that time. The diary will be presented from the point of view of an online dirt sheet/wrestling site, so any backstage news will be reported after the fact.

Also, I'm sorry if the backstory is a little unbelievable. I tried my best to make it make sense, but I started this game with no intention of turning it into a diary.

Last of all, thanks to serotonin187 for the USPW logo, thanks to every artist who's made an alt that I'm using, and thanks to everyone who's written a diary on this board before for being an inspiration.

w4lru5 · February 7, 2014

OOC Note: I've included everyone I signed in the first week on the roster, even if they aren't available for the first show. Pushes are adjusted according to where they will be when those people join the roster. There are a couple people who are either surprises or who didn't get back to me in the first week. They aren't included and will be added when they accept a contract offer or when they appear in the diary. First show preview to follow.

totalextremewrestling.com, January 2nd, 2013

By Head USPW Correspondent Mickey King

A reliable source leaked us this roster with the names of everyone who has accepted a contract with USPW this week. There are quite a few new names, some of which are rather unexpected. See for yourself what I mean, and then feel free to comment on Nemesis' roster choices by tweeting @mickeykingtew. Use #uspwroster.

Commentary and grades for hirings will come once we see new wrestlers appear for the first time.

USPW ROSTER

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MAIN EVENT:

“Hawkeye” Nicky Champion, age 28

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Finisher: Hawkeye Hammer (RKO)

“The Devil’s Worst Nightmare” Tyson Baine, age 42

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Finisher: Hades Bomb (Black Hole Slam)

“The Man Who Needs No Face” Enygma, age 37

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Finisher: Enygma Variation (Lethal Combination)

“Hardcore American” Chris Caulfield, age 38

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Finisher: Danger Drop (Dreamer Driver)

“His Dudeness” James Justice, age 42

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Finisher: Liberation Slam (Olympic Slam)

“The Beast Incarnate” Jumbo Jackson, age 38

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Finisher: Jumbo Avalanche (Last Ride)

“Mr. All-Universe” Andre Jones

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Finisher: Blast from the Past (Spear)

“The Body” Mick Muscles

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Finisher: Bulldozer Powerbomb

“The Specimen” The Force, age 38

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Finisher: Full Force (Shell Shock)

“The Power” T-Rex, age 37

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Finisher: The Extinction (Meat Hook clothesline)

UPPER MIDCARD:

“Island Fury” Java, age 40—USPW National Champion

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Finisher: Greetings from the Island (Samoan Drop)

“The Savage” Tribal Warrior, age 40

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Finisher: Head Hunter Special (Samoan Spike)

“American Everyman” Freddie Datsun

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Finisher: Patriot Press (Stinger Splash)

“The Storm” D.C. Rayne

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Finisher: Storm Damage (Mic Check)

“Big Bad” Danny Rushmore

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Finisher: Atomic Boot (self-explanatory)

“The Natural” Eddie Howard

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Finisher: Crash and Burn (Disaster Kick)

“The Mountain” Ronnie Cahill

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Finisher: Mountain Topper (Jackknife Powerbomb)

“No Gimmick Needed” Gregory Black

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Finisher: Fade to Black (Canadian Destroyer)

“Hawaiian Thunder” Clark Ice

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Finisher: Hawaiian Breaker (Backstabber)

MIDCARD:

“Brave Future” Running Wolf

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Finisher: Wolf Tamer (Boston Crab)

“The Czech Destroyer” Novak

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Finisher: Choke Slam

“The Russian Monster” Karloff

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Finisher: Kremlin Krush (Vader Bomb)

“Weapon of Masked Destruction” Acid

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Finisher: Acid Rain Bomb (Five-Star Frog Splash)

“Tha Pimpmaster” Danny Phunk

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Finisher: Phunkensteiner (Top-rope Bulldog)

“Mighty Fine” Darryl Devine

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Finisher: DDD (720 DDT)

“Miami’s Finest” Don Jacobs

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Finisher: Death on Miami Beach (Running enzuigiri)

Fox Mask

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Finisher: Fox Hunter (DDT)

Fumihiro Ota

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Finisher: Ninja Strike (Running knee)

“The Acolyte” Kaos

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Finisher: Stay of Execution (Neutralizer)

“Madman” Ian Boone

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Finisher: Boone and Bust (F-U)

“American Dragon” Mikey James

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Finisher: Dragon’s Tooth (Superkick)

“The Ladies’ Choice” Ross Kage

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Finisher: Kage Rage (Shining Wizard)

“The Other Acolyte” Shadow

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Finisher: Shadow Killer (Package piledriver)

LOWER MIDCARD:

“Art for Art’s Sake” Asher Hanigan

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Finisher: The Masterpiece (Shooting Star Press)

“The Next Generation” Cameron Vessey

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Finisher: Vessey Driver (Quackendriver #2)

“Georgia’s Finest” Findlay

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Finisher: Atomic Spinebuster

“West Coast” Frankie Perez

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Finisher: P-Clutch (Crossface)

“That One Surfer Dude, Bro” Mainstream Hernandez

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Finishers: Pontiac to Home (Starship Pain), Apparition #14 (Shining Wizard)

OPENER:

“The New-Age Doctor of Thuganomics” 12 Gauge

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Finisher: Really Sick Mixtape (Yes Lock)

“The Barbadian Barbarian” Big D

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Finisher: Sunny Daze (Boom Drop)

“The Human Wrecking Ball” Bulldozer

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Finisher: Inverted Piledriver

“Classic” JD Morgan

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Finisher: Trans-Atlantic Stretch (Cross Armbreaker)

“Original Power” Jesse Christian

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Finisher: Flying Tackle (self-explanatory)

ENHANCEMENT TALENT:

“Leaping Lumberjack” Calvin Sanderson

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Finisher: Timber (Five-star Frog Splash)

“The Triple Threat” Wayne Davis

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/DavisWayneNewton_zps6d83ef12.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/DavisWayneNewton_zps6d83ef12.jpg.html</a>

Finisher: STF

WOMEN’S DIVISION:

“The Legacy” Alicia Strong

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/AliciaStrong_zpse17bf410.jpg.html?sort=4&o=2" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/AliciaStrong_zpse17bf410.jpg.html?sort=4&o=2</a>

Finisher: Angel Driver (Acid Drop—Spike Dudley’s finisher)

“Banshee” Belle Bryden

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/BelleBryden_alt1_zps0d3ff959.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/BelleBryden_alt1_zps0d3ff959.jpg.html</a>

Finisher: Blonde Ambition (Eat Defeat)

Cherry Bomb

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/CherryBomb_alt2_zpsdb5a7ed6.jpg.html?sort=4&o=14" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/CherryBomb_alt2_zpsdb5a7ed6.jpg.html?sort=4&o=14</a>

Finisher: Cherry Bomb (Belly-to-belly suplex)

“She-Monster” Gorgon

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Gorgon_alt1_zps2c135ad0.jpg.html?sort=4&o=35" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Gorgon_alt1_zps2c135ad0.jpg.html?sort=4&o=35</a>

Finisher: Hydra Bomb (Implant Buster)

Hellcat Hernandez

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/HellcatHernandez_zps2ed0b252.jpg.html?sort=4&o=39" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/HellcatHernandez_zps2ed0b252.jpg.html?sort=4&o=39</a>

Finisher: Running Bulldog

“J-Ro” Joanne Rodriguez

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/JoanneRodriguez_zps31c18aef.jpg.html?sort=4&o=44" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/JoanneRodriguez_zps31c18aef.jpg.html?sort=4&o=44</a>

Finisher: J-Rocker (Running knee)

Melody

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Melody_zps5d788d74.jpg.html?sort=4&o=51" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Melody_zps5d788d74.jpg.html?sort=4&o=51</a>

Finisher: Melody Maker (Mick Kick)

“St. Petersburg Princess" Nadia

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/NadiaSnow_zps7fe7206b.jpg.html?sort=4&o=56" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/NadiaSnow_zps7fe7206b.jpg.html?sort=4&o=56</a>

Finisher: Snow Ball (Rear View)

“Princess of the Dark” Raven Robinson

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/RavenNightfall_alt3_zps0adba585.jpg.html?sort=4&o=61" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/RavenNightfall_alt3_zps0adba585.jpg.html?sort=4&o=61</a>

Finisher: Night Faller (Top-rope elbow drop)

Tiffany Jade

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/TiffanyJade_zps7059e9dd.jpg.html?sort=4&o=77" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/TiffanyJade_zps7059e9dd.jpg.html?sort=4&o=77</a>

Finisher: Green Destiny (Widow’s Peak)

OCCASIONAL:

“The World’s Largest Athlete” Bruce the Giant

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/BrucetheGiant_alt2_zps9f76443d.jpg.html?sort=4&o=8" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/BrucetheGiant_alt2_zps9f76443d.jpg.html?sort=4&o=8</a>

Finisher: Giant Choke Slam

OUT-OF-RING WORKERS:

“The Icon” Sam Strong

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/SamStrong_alt1_zps92e9f73b.jpg.html?sort=4&o=67" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/SamStrong_alt1_zps92e9f73b.jpg.html?sort=4&o=67</a>

Role: Authority Figure

John “Nemesis” Campbell

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Nemesis_zps37c6cd60.jpg.html?sort=4&o=57" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Nemesis_zps37c6cd60.jpg.html?sort=4&o=57</a>

Role: Personality

Greg Roberts (created announcer and Nemesis’ nephew for story purposes)

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/CVFP_WhiteAnnouncer_004_zpsf4b67bfe.jpg.html?sort=4&o=38" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/CVFP_WhiteAnnouncer_004_zpsf4b67bfe.jpg.html?sort=4&o=38</a>

Role: Announcer

Brock Cornish

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/BrockCornish_zps6e00668e.jpg.html?sort=4&o=7" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/BrockCornish_zps6e00668e.jpg.html?sort=4&o=7</a>

Role: Announcer

Emily McQueen

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/EmilyMcQueen_zpsb7720593.jpg.html?sort=4&o=24" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/EmilyMcQueen_zpsb7720593.jpg.html?sort=4&o=24</a>

Role: Color commentator

Shane Q. Sneer

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/ShaneSneer_zpscc09a93d.jpg.html?sort=4&o=72" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/ShaneSneer_zpscc09a93d.jpg.html?sort=4&o=72</a>

Role: Executive Consultant and CEO, Sneer Corporation

Persephone

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Persephone_zps2f1d1d3d.jpg.html?sort=4&o=60" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Persephone_zps2f1d1d3d.jpg.html?sort=4&o=60</a>

Role: Manager

Miss Cartier

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/ElizabethCartier_zps8d76509c.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/ElizabethCartier_zps8d76509c.jpg.html</a>

Role: Manager, The Towers of Power

Seduction

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Seduction_zpse08345cd.jpg.html?sort=4&o=69" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Seduction_zpse08345cd.jpg.html?sort=4&o=69</a>

Role: Manager

Robbie Sanchez

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/RobbieSanchez_zpsfe5688c3.jpg.html?sort=4&o=62" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/RobbieSanchez_zpsfe5688c3.jpg.html?sort=4&o=62</a>

Role: USPW Head Referee and Creative Consultant

Baby Jamie

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/BabyJamie_zps44d3e079.jpg.html?sort=4&o=5" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/BabyJamie_zps44d3e079.jpg.html?sort=4&o=5</a>

Role: Referee

Ed Monton

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/EdMonton_zpsc2b232ad.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/EdMonton_zpsc2b232ad.jpg.html</a>

Role: Road agent

Condors · February 7, 2014

Good Luck

w4lru5 · February 7, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Condors" data-cite="Condors" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Good Luck</div></blockquote> Thanks for reading! I'm going to post the first show preview with card, then I've got a midterm to work on. So the show will be up tomorrow.

w4lru5 · February 7, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">USPW REPORT—WEEK 1, JANUARY 2014 By Head USPW Correspondent Mickey King This Week’s Notes: <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0</a> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> --USPW came to us this week live from the new Wisconsin Gardens Arena in Madison. Sources at the event confirmed that the arena, built to be the new home of University of Wisconsin basketball, was occupied to its full 10,000-seat capacity. The same sources reported a hot crowd and said that USPW management were apparently happy enough with the site that they would consider holding more shows in the arena in the near future. Check back later tonight for our live blog of the show.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>--We have reports on more roster changes from USPW. The company has apparently hired Greg Roberts, Campbell’s nephew, to replace departed Danny Jillefski as announcer alongside Brock Cornish and color commentator Emily McQueen. We have also heard rumors of 20-25 prospects, including six of this site’s ten “Young Wrestlers to Watch”, being offered six-month development contracts. Reports say that Campbell has targeted NYCW legend Steve Flash as the lead trainer at GDW, though Flash didn’t return a request for comment. </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>--In other roster news, USPW has severed ties with Dusty Ducont and announced contract offers to indie stars Mainstream Hernandez, the Gauge brothers, Roger Cage, Findlay O’Farraday, Joanne Rodriguez, Nadia Snow and CZCW tag team The Cali Dragons. The company has also reached long-term deals with Campbell’s son Ash (who will reportedly wrestle under the name Asher Hanigan) and Bryan Vessey's nephew Cameron. Other contracts may be in the works as well.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>--Most USPW pay-per-views were renamed, with Campbell announcing that July’s main PPV of the year will be called “USPW Honor Eternal I”. January’s PPV, Lockout, will remain the second-biggest show of the year and will be based around steel cage matches, while the April PPV will feature the Living Hell battle royal as its title match and the determinant of the Honor Eternal main event.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>--The company has also announced that it will be the first major American wrestling company to release a mobile app for Android and iOS, following in the footsteps of NOTBPW, which released its popular app in October. The USPW App will show highlights, exclusive backstage interviews, the current roster, photos from the USPW Women’s Division, and other content. Everyone who downloads the app will be entered into a drawing for VIP tickets to Honor Eternal and the pre-show USPW HonorZone autograph signing. It can be found in the iTunes store and on Google Play—download it now!</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>--You can find my Global Wrestling live-blog, including transcripts of important promos and grades based on the Ryland Scale used here at tew.com, below. If you want to comment on a show as it’s in progress (whether you agree or disagree with my assessments), please tweet me at @mickeykingtew. </div></blockquote> <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0" rel="external nofollow">http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0</a> </div>

w4lru5 · February 7, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">USPW GLOBAL WRESTLING CARD

January, Week 1, 2013

The Force vs. Charlie Thatcher

T-Rex vs. Freddie Datsun

Nicky Champion and Enygma vs. Jumbo Jackson and Tyson Baine

</div>

PhenomenalPat · February 7, 2014

Good luck with this, I enjoyed your opening post. One thing:

Not sure if intentional or not, but I get a link to the person's picture as opposed to the picture. When your on the page of whatever picture you want, say Alicia Strong, click on the "IMG" Line under "Links to share this photo" on the right hand side and it will copy a code that you can then add to your post.

like so:

<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/AliciaStrong_zpse17bf410.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/People/AliciaStrong_zpse17bf410.jpg</a>

Again, maybe it was intentional and you already know this. Just thought I'd offer the help IF it was needed.

Good luck.

3rdStringPG · February 7, 2014

As promised, I'm in. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

One additional suggestion - you may want to specify who's champ at the time of the match, e.g. Andre Jones © or Melody ©.

USPW GLOBAL WRESTLING CARD

January, Week 1, 2013

The Force vs. Charlie Thatcher

T-Rex vs. Freddie Datsun

Andre Jones vs. Tribal Warrior, USPW TV Championship

Melody vs. Cherry Bomb vs. Gorgon, USPW Women's Championship

Natural Storm vs. The Cold Warriors, USPW Tag Team Championships

Nicky Champion and Enygma vs. Jumbo Jackson and Tyson Baine - Draw

w4lru5 · February 7, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="PhenomenalPat" data-cite="PhenomenalPat" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Good luck with this, I enjoyed your opening post. One thing: Not sure if intentional or not, but I get a link to the person's picture as opposed to the picture. When your on the page of whatever picture you want, say Alicia Strong, click on the "IMG" Line under "Links to share this photo" on the right hand side and it will copy a code that you can then add to your post. like so: <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/AliciaStrong_zpse17bf410.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/People/AliciaStrong_zpse17bf410.jpg</a> Again, maybe it was intentional and you already know this. Just thought I'd offer the help IF it was needed. Good luck.</div></blockquote> Thanks for reading and for the advice. I'm a little confused as to what you mean. I see the same thing when I click on the link in your post and the same picture from my roster. Am I doing something wrong?

Jaysin · February 7, 2014

Use the following code for images.

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w4lru5 · February 8, 2014

Show will go up soon... get those predictions in!

I'll post it at 4 pm Chicago time.

flaviooooo · February 8, 2014

The Force vs. Charlie Thatcher

T-Rex vs. Freddie Datsun

Nicky Champion and Enygma vs. Jumbo Jackson and Tyson Baine

w4lru5 · February 9, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;"> <a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/TV/USPW3_zps084bf18a.jpg" rel="external nofollow">USPW Global Wrestling</a> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/CVFP_WhiteAnnouncer_004_zpsf4b67bfe.jpg.html?sort=4&o=38" rel="external nofollow">Greg Roberts</a>, <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/BrockCornish_zps6e00668e.jpg.html?sort=4&o=7" rel="external nofollow">Brock Cornish</a> and <a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/People/EmilyMcQueen_zpsb7720593.jpg" rel="external nofollow">Emily McQueen</a> welcome us to the first Global Wrestling show of January. Roberts hypes the show as the “beginning of a new era”, explaining that there will finally be an on-screen commissioner to “run the show” here on Global wrestling. MCQUEEN: Maybe they’ll finally bring some order to this place. God knows we need someone to shut that pretentious Nicky Champion up. CORNISH: Speak of the devil, Emily—tonight, USPW World Champion Nicky Champion will be in tag team competition. That’s right—tonight, the main event is Champion and Enygma versus “The Beast Incarnate” Jumbo Jackson and #1 Contender Tyson Baine! As he finishes talking, “Standing Strong” hits and <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/SamStrong_alt1_zps92e9f73b.jpg.html?sort=4&o=67" rel="external nofollow">“The Icon” Sam Strong</a> walks out to a huge ovation. The suit-clad Strong high-fives several fans, calling for a mic once he reaches the ring.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>STRONG: Strong-a-Maniacs, welcome to the new year! [Crowd pops] It’s great to be here in Madison—I can’t imagine a better place to spend New Years’ Eve. As you know, SAMs, I’m the USPW General Manager, and there are some important things to talk about, brother. What Tyson Baine did to Nicky Champion—well, that was not okay, Jack. If I had anything to say about it, brother, Nicky would be at home in bed. But Nicky’s been medically cleared to be here, and he wanted to talk to all of you Strong-a-Maniacs! <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/NickyChampion_zps13f5939e.jpg.html?sort=4&o=58" rel="external nofollow">Nicky Champion</a>’s music hits and the champion, face heavily bandaged, makes his way down to the ring. He has a microphone in hand. McQueen complains again about why Champion is allowed to occupy so much time on each show. “Maybe he’s overcompensating for something,” she suggests. CHAMPION: Thanks for the introduction, Sam. All of you saw what Tyson Baine did to me on Christmas night. He blew some kind of hellfire in my face. I’ve been through a lot in my career, but never anything quite like that. There’s a reason I’m not at home—I overcome, as a true Champion will always do. He motions to a fan in the first row with a “True Champion” t-shirt on, then continues. I overcame the pain because I had a goal in mind. I knew the most important thing was that he didn’t take the belt. Who knows what could happen if someone like “The Devil’s Worst Nightmare” got his way all the time? In fact, I’m going to defend my belt, next week, live on this show. But it won’t be Tyson who gets the shot. Tyson Baine, I know you’re in the back somewhere. I know you can hear me. I’m used to overcoming obstacles. You’re just another bump in the road, hellfire and brimstone or not. If you think you can take this belt, fine. Come out and get it like a man. Champion looks towards the entrance ramp, waiting, but no pyrotechnics go off and the lights don’t turn Baine’s signature red. After a couple minutes, he picks the microphone up again. CHAMPION: I didn’t think so. Because you’re just a man, Tyson, and you know as well as I do that no man can beat a true Champion.</div></blockquote> http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/JimForce_zpsce309239.jpg.html?sort=4&o=75" rel="external nofollow">The Force</a> vs. <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/CharlieThatcher_zps51ee483a.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">Charlie Thatcher</a> As we return from commercial, The Force’s music hits and “The Specimen” makes his way down to the ring. Charlie Thatcher is already standing inside the ring, ready for the match. He might as well have not shown up. This one is over almost as quickly as it began, as The Force hits all of his signature moves before polishing Thatcher off with a Full Force in under five minutes. WINNER: THE FORCE (46) http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Backstage, Sam Strong stands in the general manager’s office with seemingly the entire women’s division in front of him. Everyone is arguing over who will be the first to face <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Melody_zps5d788d74.jpg.html?sort=4&o=52" rel="external nofollow">Melody</a>, who stands behind Strong’s desk. Finally, Strong agrees to put <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/CherryBomb_alt2_zpsdb5a7ed6.jpg.html?sort=4&o=15" rel="external nofollow">Cherry Bomb </a>and <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Gorgon_alt1_zps2c135ad0.jpg.html?sort=4&o=36" rel="external nofollow">Gorgon</a> against Melody in a triple-threat match tonight. Whoever takes the pin can’t challenge for the Women’s Championship until after Lockout. Bomb and “She-Monster” look happy, but Belle Bryden doesn’t.</div></blockquote> http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/T-Rex_zps916f5240.jpg.html?sort=4&o=74" rel="external nofollow">T-Rex</a> (w/ <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/ShaneSneer_zpscc09a93d.jpg.html?sort=4&o=73" rel="external nofollow">Shane Q. Sneer</a>) vs. <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/FreddieDatsun_alt_zps4b868b2d.jpg.html?sort=4&o=33" rel="external nofollow">Freddie Datsun</a> Neither man gets the jobber entrance for this one. Instead, “American Everyman” gets to watch as the lights change for “The Jurassic Power’s” entrance. The big man’s music and odd blue lighting help get him pumped up, and it shows. The announcers spend much of the match hyping the strength and lack of restraint that T-Rex routinely shows, then talk about what an impact weaselly manager Shane Q. Sneer has had on the careers of every member of his Sneer Corporation. The match isn’t anything pretty—power moves from Rex and lots of rest holds to stop either man from getting too tired—but the finish is well-executed. Around the 8-minute mark, Sneer creates a completely unnecessary distraction on the apron and allows T-Rex to hit The Extinction on Datsun for the three. WINNER: T-REX (56) <a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/TV/USPW3_zps084bf18a.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/TV/USPW3_zps084bf18a.jpg</a> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Back from the break and we see <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/AndreJones_zps47791d3b.jpg.html?sort=4&o=3" rel="external nofollow">Andre Jones</a> backstage in Sam Strong’s office. Jones is asking Strong to make him the man to challenge for the Television Championship. STRONG: Andre, are you sure? You know that the TV Championship must be defended on every single show against any one person on the roster, don’t you, brother? JONES: Yes, I know. What better way to prove I’m better than anyone else in USPW than to have a title that I get to defend every week? Most of the guys here don’t do that unless they have a PPV bonus on the line. I don’t care about PPV bonuses. I want the TV Title to be prestigious again. And the only way that can happen is if “Mr. All-Universe” is the one holding it, not some fake savage like Tribal Warrior. STRONG: Alright, Andre. No one else filed an official request, so you can be the one to challenge Java for the belt tonight. Just remember that you don’t get a bonus for defending the Television Championship. At that moment, Savage Fury—the aforementioned Television Champion, <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/TribalWarrior_zpsd9de8348.jpg.html?sort=4&o=79" rel="external nofollow">“Man-Island” Tribal Warrior</a>, and his partner— <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Java_zpsae291b70.jpg.html?sort=4&o=42" rel="external nofollow">“The Savage” Java</a>—walk in. Both men are much larger than Andre Jones, and they move to stand over him. Warrior begins to do the Haka, tongue out and chanting. JAVA: Jones, you have no respect. In our culture, the way to challenge a warrior is to do it to his face, not to go to his chief. You will challenge my friend Tribal Warrior tonight. But you will not win. The force of a thousand Polynesian volcanoes will see you back to the locker room in defeat. WARRIOR: Then, Jones, you will see how savage we can be. They storm out and a camera follows them through the backstage area and out onto the ramp. Jones walks by them, glaring, and then marches to the ring. </div></blockquote> <a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg</a> <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/AndreJones_zps47791d3b.jpg.html?sort=4&o=3" rel="external nofollow">Andre Jones</a> vs. <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/TribalWarrior_zpsd9de8348.jpg.html?sort=4&o=79" rel="external nofollow">Tribal Warrior</a> (w/ <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Java_zpsae291b70.jpg.html?sort=4&o=42" rel="external nofollow">Java</a>) <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/Belts/USPW_TV_zpsb80bbc05.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3" rel="external nofollow">USPW Television Championship</a> Jones’ entrance tells a lot about him—no fancy lights, no music, and no acknowledgment of the fans. Savage Fury’s entrance is practically the opposite. They begin the Haka on the entrance ramp and then make their way to the ring, inviting fans to join their dance. In the ring, the story is largely the same. Jones is methodical, going for lots of submission maneuvers, suplexes, and stiff kicks. Warrior, on the other hand, hits power moves and poses for the fans. Throughout the match, the announcers hype up how dangerous Jones is as a man with a legitimate kickboxing background, talking about his strikes and his ground game in particular. The end comes just over 9 minutes in, when Jones catches Java on the apron with a kick to the jaw and then hits the spear he calls the Blast from the Past on Warrior when the champion comes to save his partner. Jones rolls “Man-Island” back in the ring, and the three follows immediately. WINNER: ANDRE JONES (54) ANDRE JONES IS THE NEW <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/Belts/USPW_TV_zpsb80bbc05.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3" rel="external nofollow">USPW TELEVISION CHAMPION</a> <a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg</a> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Back from commercial, we see the back of a high desk chair. Its occupant is hidden from our view, except for a pair of bulging forearms occupying the sleeves of an expensive suit. The mystery man begins to speak. ???: For a long time—too long—USPW has been Sam Strong’s company. His playground. I’m gonna change that. For too long, USPW has tried to appeal to families. I’m gonna change that too. Sam Strong is good at connecting with the fans, yeah. But he’s no Suze Orman. He can’t manage money. So USPW isn’t his anymore. It’s mine. And there’s a revolution coming. Like all revolutions, it’ll take a little bit of time. But once everything’s in place, say bye-bye to USPW as you know it. The Sam Strong USPW—constantly third in ratings and happy to stay there—is gone. I’m in charge now. And the winds of change are blowing. The man remains facing away from us, but as the camera leaves his office, we see a plaque on the door: “USPW—Office of the Owner."</div></blockquote> <a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg</a> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>After a brief pitch for the new USPW app, we’re again in Sam Strong’s office. This time, he stands next to Tag Team Champions Natural Storm (<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/DCRayne_zpsd640bb30.jpg.html?sort=4&o=18" rel="external nofollow">DC Rayne</a> and <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/EddieHoward_zps6978e2fa.jpg.html?sort=4&o=24" rel="external nofollow">Eddie Howard</a>). Also in the office are two other teams—The Towers of Power (<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/MickMuscles_zps066cd74a.jpg.html?sort=4&o=53" rel="external nofollow">Mick Muscles</a> and <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/DannyRushmore_zpsad1c0da1.jpg.html?sort=4&o=21" rel="external nofollow">Danny Rushmore</a>), accompanied by their representative <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/ElizabethCartier_zps8d76509c.jpg.html?sort=4&o=59" rel="external nofollow">Miss Cartier</a>, and The Cold Warriors (<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/KrusherKarloff_zps26f1c83c.jpg.html?sort=4&o=50" rel="external nofollow">Karloff</a> and <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/PetrNovak_zps3ac52a02.jpg.html?sort=4&o=63" rel="external nofollow">Novak</a>). Strong explains that choosing which team will challenge Natural Storm at Lockout is a difficult process. In order to make it easier, he’s going to give one of the teams a chance to prove themselves right now. Miss Cartier insists that her clients aren’t ready for a match at such short notice, and Strong gives in. The Cold Warriors will get the chance to impress the General Manager by facing Natural Storm tonight. And it will be for the USPW Tag Team Championships! Miss Cartier looks horrified at the thought of missing out on a title. We cut to the ring for the Women’s Championship match, where the competitors have already entered. </div></blockquote> <a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg</a> <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Melody_zps5d788d74.jpg.html?sort=4&o=54" rel="external nofollow">Melody</a> vs. <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Gorgon_alt1_zps2c135ad0.jpg.html?sort=4&o=38" rel="external nofollow">Gorgon </a>vs. <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/CherryBomb_alt2_zpsdb5a7ed6.jpg.html?sort=4&o=16" rel="external nofollow">Cherry Bomb</a> <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/Belts/USPW_Womens_zpsd2de7a0e.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2" rel="external nofollow">USPW Women’s Championship</a> Melody looks warily at her two much larger opponents, as all three know that the first pinfall—no matter who is pinned—ends the match. Initially, the heels team up to take the champion out of her comfort zone. After a double-team lariat, a Hydra Bomb from Gorgon almost leads to the champ being the one who takes the fall. Cherry Bomb breaks up the pin, though, and she and “She-Monster” brawl to the outside. With a chance to catch her breath, Melody shows why she’s the champion. Bomb throws Gorgon back into the ring, and the waiting champ hits a perfect Melody Maker for the three count. WINNER: MELODY (57) <a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg</a> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In one of the hallways backstage, the incredibly attractive <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Persephone_zps2f1d1d3d.jpg.html?sort=4&o=64" rel="external nofollow">Persephone</a> is confronted by Sneer Corporation. The stable’s two massive members surround the valet as <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/ShaneSneer_zpscc09a93d.jpg.html?sort=4&o=76" rel="external nofollow">their representative</a> begins to talk to her. SHANE Q. SNEER: Listen, I have a proposition. Persephone’s discomfort with the situation is clearly growing by the minute. She makes a move to leave but finds her path blocked by the massive arm of <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/JumboJackson_zpsd4afb353.jpg.html?sort=4&o=48" rel="external nofollow">“The Beast Incarnate” Jumbo Jackson</a>. Persephone steps back and bumps into the muscular chest of <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/T-Rex_zps916f5240.jpg.html?sort=4&o=77" rel="external nofollow">T-Rex</a>, ending up trapped between the two behemoths. Sneer walks around so Persephone is forced to listen to him. SNEER: My boys need to celebrate a good night for us. We’re heading out of this dump—who would stay in a crappy city like Madison a second longer than they need to? Anyway. We’re leaving, and the boys need some company for the road. What do you say? Before she has a chance to answer, Jackson leans in and puts his massive arm around her shoulders. To her credit, Persephone pushes him off. Jackson puts his arm right back. SNEER: Well? I’m starting to get impatient. We’ve been so nice. I’d hate for you to see what happens when I get impatient. Or worse, when they do. Before Sneer’s “boys” can put any dastardly plan into motion, someone walks in. It’s <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/ChrisCaulfield_alt1_zps34945c74.jpg.html?sort=4&o=17" rel="external nofollow">“Hardcore American” Chris Caulfield</a>, and he has his trusty chair in hand! Caulfield takes one look around and realization shows on his battle-scarred face. CAULFIELD: Let her go, Jumbo. JACKSON: No. I like her. She’s pretty. CAULFIELD: Well, this shouldn’t do too much damage, then. No one’s going to like you for your brains anyway. With that, Caulfield hits Jackson over the head with the chair. With a grunt, he drives the chair into T-Rex’s midsection as well. It takes a mighty effort, but Caulfield manages to raise the massive Jackson up onto his shoulders. As Sneer looks on in horror, Caulfield Danger Drops Jumbo onto the cement floor. Before any of Sneer Corp. can do any damage, Caulfield leads a crying Persephone off down the hallway. After the chaotic scene backstage, we’re at the ring for our semi-main event.</div></blockquote> <a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg</a> [/img] Natural Storm (<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/DCRayne_zpsd640bb30.jpg.html?sort=4&o=18" rel="external nofollow">DC Rayne</a> and <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/EddieHoward_zps6978e2fa.jpg.html?sort=4&o=24" rel="external nofollow">Eddie Howard</a>) vs. The Cold Warriors (<a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/KrusherKarloff_zps26f1c83c.jpg.html?sort=4&o=50" rel="external nofollow">Karloff</a> and <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/PetrNovak_zps3ac52a02.jpg.html?sort=4&o=63" rel="external nofollow">Novak</a>) USPW Tag Team Championships From the get-go, the two teams look evenly matched. The announcers emphasize how DC Rayne’s technical prowess and Eddie Howard’s speed are a good contrast to Novak and Karloff’s pure power. There’s a near fall after only a few minutes when Karloff is hit with a Storm Damage, but Novak is able to break up the pin at only 2. After eight minutes, it’s Natural Storm who have a near miss as Novak and Karloff connect with the Balance of Power on Howard. Luckily for the champions, Rayne is the legal man, and he comes in to pick up the win with a roll-up on Karloff. WINNERS: NATURAL STORM (59) <a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg</a> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Back from the break and we’re again in Sam Strong’s office. This time, though, the general manager is sitting alone at his desk. STRONG: I saw the video from this mystery man earlier, brother. I don’t have a clue who he is or what he’s talking about. This company is healthy. We’re getting bigger by the day, brother. And I’m not going to let some good-for-nothing who won’t even show his face affect my reputation or the reputation of a business I’ve worked for my whole career to build. We’re USPW, brother, and that means something. So, random mystery doofus, don’t think you’re going to come here and take my company away. Especially not without asking me first. You know what they say, Jack. You’re weak, and I’m Strong. The crowd pops for the mention of Strong’s catchphrase, and the camera uses that as an excuse to cut back to the ring as we get ready for our main event. </div></blockquote> <a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg</a> <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/NickyChampion_zps13f5939e.jpg.html?sort=4&o=62" rel="external nofollow">Nicky Champion</a> and <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/Enygma_zpsbd0b6506.jpg.html?sort=4&o=28" rel="external nofollow">Enygma</a> vs. <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/JumboJackson_zpsd4afb353.jpg.html?sort=4&o=48" rel="external nofollow">Jumbo Jackson</a> and <a href="http://s744.photobucket.com/user/w4lru5/media/USPW/People/TysonBaine_zps5a0194a0.jpg.html?sort=4&o=83" rel="external nofollow">Tyson Baine</a> This is by far the match of the night. Champion’s face is heavily bandaged and he is selling the beating he took from Baine on the Christmas show, so Enygma starts out against Baine. The big man dominates “The Man Who Needs No Face” for a few minutes, even hitting a Hades Bomb for a near-fall. Enygma struggles to the corner and tags in Champion, who hits Baine with an offensive burst. After a couple minutes, a counter from Baine leads to tags from both him and Champion. Jackson comes in and does a fair amount of damage as well, constantly managing to pull Enygma away from the face corner. After about eight minutes with only two tags having been made, Champion finally gets back in the ring for the second time. He mounts some good offense against Jackson, hitting the Hawkeye Hammer for a very close two at the 11-minute mark. Baine runs into the ring, pushes the referee out of the way, and hits Champion with a massive Hades Bomb into the turnbuckle to give the faces a win by DQ. WINNERS (BY DQ): ENYGMA AND NICKY CHAMPION (79) <a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg</a> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>With the match over, though, Baine isn’t done. He shoves Jackson from the ring, then threatens Enygma into leaving as well. Champion rises as his partner leaves the ring, and Baine steps forward. He raises a black-gloved hand and blows along it—FIREBALL! The announcers react in horror as Baine hits Champion with his second fireball to the face in as many weeks. “The Devil’s Worst Nightmare” rolls the champ out of the ring and calls for a microphone as medical staff begin to attend to “Hawkeye” on the floor. The lights go down and Baine begins to speak in the dark, his signature red light rising as he talks. BAINE: Nicky, Nicky, Nicky. You’ve always had things so…easy. From a young age, you’ve been called a “hero”. Well, I have a wake-up call for you, Nicky…there’s no such thing as heroes. No. You call me a monster, Nicky… Every man is a monster, somewhere…somewhere… In you, that monster isn’t as buried as you seem to think. No, Nicky… your monster is dwelling near the surface, and I’m going to bring it out. Why? Because people need to realize…that heroes aren’t real...and bringing out the monster in you…one of their supposed “heroes”…would help make them see… the light... the dark... </div></blockquote> <a href="http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx86/w4lru5/USPW/Logos/USPW_alt_zps13b9530d.jpg</a> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37565" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Baine’s odd lighting cuts off abruptly, and when the normal lights come back on, the big man is nowhere to be found. The show goes off the air with Champion being loaded onto a stretcher and the announcers telling us to tune in next week in order to see the fallout from Baine’s second fireball in two weeks. </div></blockquote> Final show grade: 86 (B+) </div>

Jaysin · February 9, 2014

Take out the [ url ] [/ url] tags out of all where there's supposed to be images and they'll show up.

The Lloyd · February 9, 2014

Hey man, decent read I know people have already said, but for images to show up as pics and not links, all you need to do on Photobucket is click 'Organise' to ON. Select the picture (or pictures) you want, and then a black bar will appear at the bottom. You want to click on 'Link' and it'll give you some options there. You want the 'IMG Codes' option...

So it should look like this...

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Here is what it should look like with just the last " ] " taken off...

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If you need me to, I can make you a step-by-step guide with pictures in a PM?

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