TCW 2013: Seizing Opportunity

RingRider · May 27, 2014

Seizing Opportunity

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Roll Call of Champions

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TCW World Heavyweight Championship history:

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Wolf Hawkins September 2012-Present

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TCW International Championship history:

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Aaron Andrews October 2012-Present

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TCW World Tag Team Championship history:

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Texas Buffalo (American Buffalo & Texas Pete) July 2012-Present

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TCW All Action Championship history:

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Jay Chord January 2013-Present
Flying Jimmy Foxx November 2012-January 2013

*All championship histories follow established Cornellverse histories

Show Index

January 2013:
Week 1: Total Wrestling
Week 2: Total Wrestling
Week 3: Total Wrestling
Week 4: Total Wrestling
Week 4: Malice in Wonderland

RingRider · May 27, 2014

Thanksgiving Dinner 2012

Rip Chord’s West Texas Ranch

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While many considered Rip Chord the best professional wrestler to ever lace a pair of boots, he was even more than that to me. To me, he was a mentor and more importantly, a friend. It was good to see him doing so well. Even though he was moving slower these days, it was clear that retirement was agreeing with him. All the years of hard living and excessive bumping had certainly taken their toll, but he still had one of the best minds in the business and he was happy to pass his knowledge down.

Like an old retired war general, Rip had earned a peaceful retirement.

We were sitting on the porch, enjoying cigars, watching the sun go down after filling ourselves up with a Thanksgiving meal that couldn’t be beat. After a few minutes, Rip broke the silence by mentioning the business for the first time all day. “I can’t believe Richard’s stepping down. I thought the bastard would die in his office.” Rip puffed his cigar.

While it hadn’t hit the dirt sheets yet, it might be the biggest news story to hit the business since JK Stallings opened HGC. Under pressure from an on-going federal investigation, Richard Eisen was stepping down as CEO of the SWF and his son Jerry was taking over.

“He’s got atomic heat with the IRS, boss.” I said. “I think he’s trying to keep the scandal away from the business for Jerry and Eric. It’s a big opportunity for Jerry though. It’ll be interesting to see what he does with it.”

“This is going to create a lot of opportunity out there Sam. Even Cornell, if he is as smart as I think he is, he’ll make a big move right now too.”

“I’m sure he will do something. He’s got a loaded roster--hell, you trained most of them.” I smiled at Rip.

He grunted and smirked. “You’ve contributed a fair share yourself, Sam.”

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Rip’s son, Jay, came outside to join us. A lot of people in the business thought the kid was pompous ass, but I actually liked him. Once he paid his dues, there was no denying he would be a hell of a talent--he needed time and maturity.

The kid had his cell phone in his hand. “Hey Sam, I just got a text from Tommy. He wanted me to ask you to call him when you get a chance.”

I looked at Rip. “Tommy? Cornell? That’s weird. Usually it’s Joel Bryant who calls when he’s looking for a scouting report.”

Rip looked at me and winked. “There’s opportunity right now Sam. Maybe the biggest opportunity in the history of the business.” He puffed his cigar again.

RingRider · May 27, 2014

December 2012

MAW Offices

9:30 PM

The last few weeks had been a whirlwind. After accepting Tommy Cornell’s offer to be the new head booker, I had been flying coast-to-coast, coordinating plans with out-going booker Joel Bryant on TCW’s end, and in-coming owner Steve Flash on MAW’s end. I didn’t want to short change either promotion, as both would be vital to the vision Rip and I began laying out over Thanksgiving weekend.

SWF was running their Christmas Clash event tonight and I had the PPV playing in the office as I packed some things up. I was genuinely rooting for Jerry Eisen to succeed; he was a nice kid with a good head on his shoulders. I hadn’t talked to him in maybe five years, but I had no doubt between Peter and Rich, the kid would be okay.

Eric on the other hand...what could I say about Eric? He was on the screen now, potatoing the hell out of poor Tom Gilmore. I tried to show the kid some things during that whole “Election” mess--but he wouldn’t hear it. Rich knew it too--he tried to have Phillip Roberts work with him before every show. Eric wouldn’t listen; the kid thought he knew everything.

Suddenly it seemed as though the TV volume jumped up and I could hear the crowd getting hot. Gilmore was making his comeback and the fans were eating it up. Looking at the screen, I understood why--Tom had enough and was giving Eric some serious receipts. Eric was always one to dish it out and complain when the boys hit him back. Watching Tom lay those stiff kicks in made me smile. Served the kid right for trying to take liberties with a guy like Gilmore--he was a pro and tough as leather.

I knew Eric well enough to know that this was only going to be the beginning--the real fight was going to be in the dressing room afterwards.

Good luck dealing with that one Jerry. You're in for a long night...

1:35 AM

I had been asleep almost an hour when the phone woke me. Who the hell was calling now? I looked down and saw “Tom Gilmore” flashing on the screen...

RingRider · May 28, 2014

ScoopSlam.com

The #1 destination for pro wrestling news anywhere!

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SWF News:

With Richard Eisen stepping down just two weeks ago as CEO of SWF, it’s interesting to see what son Jerry does in his new capacity as man-in-charge. ScoopSlam.com can confirm that Peter Michaels will remain in charge of booking for the forseeable future. Otherwise, Jerry Eisen is very much a wildcard to both fans and insiders.

One thing is for sure, we will all learn a lot about the new CEO in how he handles the Angry Gilmore situation. As reported on this site a few weeks ago, with less than a month left on his contract, Gilmore and wife Jessie have been unhappy with both the direction of his character and the handling of the Eric Eisen incident from Christmas Clash.

More on this story as it develops…

flaviooooo · May 29, 2014

All-Action Title: Jimmy Foxx vs. Jay Chord

6-Man Tag: Sammy Bach, Kobra Ino, & Josh Taylor vs. The Hellfire Club (Genghis Rahn and Texas Buffalo)

Mighty Mo vs. Rick Law

#1 Contendership to Tag Titles: The New Wave vs. The Canadian Animals

Rocky Golden vs. John Anderson

3rdStringPG · May 29, 2014

All-Action Title: Jimmy Foxx vs. Jay Chord

6-Man Tag: Sammy Bach, Kobra Ino, & Josh Taylor vs. The Hellfire Club (Genghis Rahn and Texas Buffalo)

Mighty Mo vs. Rick Law

#1 Contendership to Tag Titles: The New Wave vs. The Canadian Animals

Rocky Golden vs. John Anderson

RingRider · May 30, 2014

Total Wrestling Tuesday Wk 1 Jan 2013 Louisiana Auditorium (South East) 10,000 Fans Announce Team: Azaria and Rhodes Dark: Danny Fonzarelli def. Jeremie Courtney (46) Bryan Vessey def. Giant Tana (63) Live: <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> The Syndicate has a message for Rocky Golden... The first Total Wrestling of the new year begins with the definitive sounds of the classic Bond theme, “Goldfinger,” signifying the arrival of “Rough Justice” Tommy Cornell and his hand-crafted protege and TCW Heavyweight Champion, Wolf Hawkins. Both men are dressed in suits, clearly having no intention of wrestling this evening. Hawkins, the young and arrogant first-time World Champion, has the the title belt draped over his shoulder. The two men lazily saunter to the ring, both smirking, full of smug bravado. Cornell grabs a microphone first. He stares out in the the Louisiana Auditorium. The crowd is buzzing, a mixture of hatred for the character and respect for the performer. Cornell smirks, playing to them for a moment before lifting the microphone to his lips. “Aren’t you full of piss and vinegar tonight?” Cornell smirks again as the Louisiana faithful start chanting “Red Coat, Red Coat, Red Coat,” a playful term that TCW fans have adopted for the British grappler. Cornell, recognizing the need to get the show on the road again continues, “I’m not going to waste my very much of my precious time on you inbred gits this evening, but I do want to make one thing clear. My mate Wolfie here has proven himself over that oversized muppet, Rocky Golden, more times than I can count. I hope you get the message soon Mr. Golden, it’s just not going to happen.” Wolf is smiling to the side, patting his hands over the most coveted prize in the sport of pro wrestling. It’s his turn to speak now. “Rocky, I know what you’re thinking…” The fans immediately rain boos on the cocky champion. “No, really, I get it. You’re thinking it’s a new year, full of all new opportunities for you. All you need is just one more crack at me and you think you will have this.” Wolf smiles down at the shining championship belt. “Well you better revise your resolutions for this year, pal. In 4 weeks, at Malice in Wonderland, there will be no keeping this wolf at bay…” Wolf tosses his head back and does his signature howl. Cornell laughs lightly and applauds as the segment comes to an end. Segment Time: 10 min Rating: 84</div></blockquote> We turn our attention to long time TCW commentators, Jason Azaria and Kyle Rhodes. Azaria: Powerful and ambitious words from Cornell and Hawkins to open our show this evening, Kyle. How about it? Rhodes: I’d expect nothing less Jason. The Syndicate always means business--and damn, don’t they look good doing it? Azaria: That’s one way to say it. Let’s head to the ring for the first match tonight: The All-Action title is on the line! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>All Action Title: Jay Chord vs. Flying Jimmy Foxx © The bout was prettily evenly matched, with neither man able to get a clear advantage. Both men worked hard to get the fans up on their feet with a fast paced match with a fair share of risk. The finish came after Foxx missed a leg drop from the top rope allowing Chord to take the advantage and planting the champion with his signature Cradle-Piledriver for a decisive victory and his first championship gold in TCW! Winner: Jay Chord by pinfall--new All Action Champion Ending maneuver: Cradle-Piledriver Time: 9:56 Rating: 60</div></blockquote> Azaria: Wow! Big win for Chord! New All-Action Champion here on Total Wrestling! Rhodes: Yeah, it was a good showing for the champion Jason, but Chord was just that much better tonight. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: this kid is going to go far. Azaria: You could be right Kyle. But we’re going to turn our attention backstage now where Troy Tornado has some words for Benny Benson. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Backstage: Troy Tornado We cut backstage where Troy Tornado is rubbing his chin and looking at his feet. He slowly begins to shake his head back and forth before looking up at the camera and smiling. “Benny, Benny, Benny….Just four weeks away until Malice in Wonderland, just a mere four weeks until I embarrass you in front of 30,000 strong at the Nevada Armoury. I’ve heard the way these hillbillies is Louisiana cheer you...I see their signs.” Tornado leans in a little closer to the camera. “But you know what Benny? It’s me they should be cheering. And after your shoulders are down on the mat for the three count, it’s my name that will be on the tips of all their lips.” Segment time: 6 min Rating:60</div></blockquote> Azaria: We got some big 6-man tag action coming up next here on Total Wrestling! Sammy Bach has been having trouble with The Hellfire Club over the last few weeks. We know he’s been dying to get his hands on Eddie Peak, but tonight he’s going to have his hands full with wildman Genghis Rahn and that Tag Team Champions, Texas Buffalo. Rhodes: That’s right Jason. Peak and company have had Bach’s number for weeks now. I expect tonight will be no different. Azaria: Well Sammy has enlisted some big guns tonight as he teams with Joshua Taylor and Kobra Ino. Now, here’s a little fact you might not now: Bach, Ino and Taylor have never teamed together. One has to think that gives the advantage to Floyd Goldworthy’s Hellfire Club tonight. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>6 Man Tag Match: Hellfire Club (Genghis Rahn, and Texas Buffalo) vs. Sammy Bach, Joshua Taylor, & Kobra Ino After jockeying back and forth for the first few minutes, The Hellfire take control when they isolate Joshua Taylor from his partners and keep the pressure on with frequent tags. Eventually Taylor is able to battle back and makes the hot tag to a fired-up Sammy Bach. Bach comes in starts tagging the bigger members of The Hellfire Club with lefts and rights. Soon, referee Ray Johnson loses control as all 6 men are in the ring brawling. Floyd Goldworthy seizes the moment of chaos by jumping on the apron and yelling at the official. Bach grabs the pipsqueak manager and knocks him to the floor. Just as he turns around, he catches a giant clothesline from big Texas Pete and American Buffalo, the legal man, plants Bach with The Stampede for the win. Winners: The Hellfire Club by pinfall Ending maneuver: American Buffalo hits The Stampede (his version of a running powerslam) on Sammy Bach after Floyd Goldworthy creates a distraction Time: 14:39 Rating: 61</div></blockquote> Rhodes: What did I tell you Jason? The Hellfire have got Bach’s number! Azaria: You’re not kidding! But one has to wonder how this would’ve gone down without Goldworthy sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong. But up next a special look at the recent history between Joey Minnesota and Rick Law… <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> A Look at Law vs. Minnesota A special video package plays showing the recent animosity between TCW’s self-appointed law enforcer, Rick Law and the classic technician and resident hot-head, Joey Minnesota. The video highlights Law’s brutal post-match beatdown of Minnesota in December. After several vicious shots with the nightsick, Minnesota was left in a pool of his own blood. Segment time: 6 min Rating:73 Rick Law vs. Mighty Mo While Mo tried to make it competitive, in the end it was a pretty one-sided affair. Rick Law was looking to make a statement with his much greener opponent. Winner: Rick Law by pinfall Ending Maneuver: The Long Arm of the Law (aka the stiffest short-arm clothesline in the business) Time: 13:04 Rating: 60 Law grabs a microphone After the match Law calls for the microphone. “What you saw tonight is only a fraction of what’s coming your way, Joey Minnesota. Everyone is talking like you coming back from that beating 2 weeks ago is going to be some fairy-tale. Well this story won’t be having a happy ending. Oh no--it ends the only way it can, with you surrendering to the law.” Law drops the microphone and twirls his nightstick as he exits. Segment Time: 5 min Rating:69</div></blockquote> Rhodes: Rick Law and Joey Minnesota at Malice in Wonderland--that one is going to be intense! Azaria: Yes, by all accounts. You know Joey Minnesota is itching to get revenge on Law. Wherever he is tonight, I’m sure he’s just counting the seconds. But up next folks, the number one contendership for the Tag Team titles is on the line! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>#1 Tag Contendership for the Tag Team Titles: The New Wave vs. The Canadian Animals The match was fast-paced and even from the get go. Both teams were former champions, and both clearly wanted to get back there again. The CANimals were assisted by their associates, Vita and Laura Huggins, from ringside but the tag-team specialists, Guide and Scout were ultimately able to squeak it out. Winners: The New Wave when Scout gets the pinfall over Edd Stone Finishing Maneuver: Wave of Mutilation (aka Total Elimination) Time: 16:32 Rating: 71</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> RDJ Clears the Air After a commercial break, the crowd erupts for one of TCW’s longtime mainstays, “Cowboy” Ricky Dale Johnson. RDJ, being TCW’s longest tenured performer (since HGC’s debut show as a matter of fact) clearly commands the fan’s respect. If TCW ever decides to open their own hall of fame, no one would argue that RDJ would be going in on the first ballot. RDJ enters the ring smiling at the warm ovation from the TCW faithful. He circles the ring acknowledging each part of the arena, clearly appreciating them as much as they appreciate him. Finally he grabs the microphone. “There is no better place to lace up a pair of boots than in front of a live crowd here in TCW, man.” The crowd starts to cheer again. “When the day comes, I’ll tell you what man, I am going to miss this. But rest assured that day--the day when I walk away from this sport for the last time--” The crowd begins to boo at the thought of the TCW icon retiring. RDJ needs to stop in his tracks to address it. “I’m sorry folks, but nothing lasts forever. Not even RDJ.” The boos grow louder. RDJ smiles. “Look, I never said that day was today!” The fans quickly change the boos to cheers and RDJ laughs. “Bryan Vessey wants to tell you otherwise. Bryan Vessey wants to tell you my career is over. He thinks that he’s going to put me out to pasture once and for all. “Well I am here tonight to tell you that will not happen--at least not yet. I still have unfinished business in a TCW ring. It begins with Bryan Vessey, but make no mistake about it folks. It ends with one last run at being the best. One last run at being the Champion of this company. Bryan Vessey, it’s not the end. Oh no sir, it’s only the beginning…” The TCW faithful are cheering loudly for the company icon, one last title-run going through everyone’s head. Segment Time: 8 min Rating: 82</div></blockquote> Azaria: All the respect in the world to RDJ, Kyle. The man is a two-time World Champion, three time International Champion, and has been in more high-profile matches than just about anyone in the business. Rhodes: Father time catches up to everyone eventually Jason. Everyone. Azaria: Maybe so, but it hasn’t caught either man in our main event! Rocky Golden vs. John Anderson, and it’s next! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Rocky Golden vs. John Anderson “The Human Arsenal” showed where he got his moniker from in this one, throwing everything he had against the reigning no. 1 contender. Anderson unloaded with a series of devastating suplexes and an array of exotic submission holds. Just as Anderson would seem to have the powerful Golden down, the big man connected with the crowd and found some hidden strength to power his way back again. Clearly lacking Anderson’s polished technical wrestling skills, Golden used his power-game to finally take the win when Anderson tapped out as he was strung across Golden’s broad shoulders in spine-crushing Rack! Azaria and Rhodes both agreed: Rocky Golden is hyper-focused and wants the World Heavyweight Title back. Victor: Rocky Golden by submission Finishing Maneuver: The Rack Time: 28:27 Rating: 62 (caught with bad chemistry here)</div></blockquote> Show Rating: 68 (up in 6 regions, down in 11 regions) TV Rating: GNN Total Sports: 6.62 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Show Summary: Syndicate promo (84) Chord def. Foxx for All Action Title (60) Tornado promo on Benson (60) Hellfire Club def. Bach, Taylor, Ino (61) Law vs. Minnesota Video (73) Law def. Mo (60) Law promo on Minnesota (69) New Wave def. CANimals for no.1 contendership (71) RDJ promo on Bryan Vessey (82) Golden def. Anderson (62) Show Rating: 68</div></blockquote>

RingRider · May 31, 2014

Wednesday Morning

January Week 1 2013

Tommy Cornell’s travel bus

A few years ago, Tommy had invested into a beautiful tour bus. It had become a mobile office where Tommy frequently held meetings with the “real Syndicate” of TCW.

“The Real Syndicate” was small group of Tommy’s most trusted advisors that discussed both creative and business strategy for the company’s long-term aspirations. Joel Bryant and Robert Oxford, the two stalwarts of the group, often don’t get enough credit for TCW’s existence. Even dating back to Tommy signing with HGC in 1997, it was Robert and Joel who took him under their wing and nurtured both a fantastic in-ring performer,and the bright businessman and leader that Tommy had grown into.

While Robert and Joel were always there, it wasn’t unusual for them to include some other talent from time-to-time. RDJ would pop in and out, Tommy might have Wolf sitting in on a session, and I would occasionally pitch in some feedback during my first go around with the company. Today, we didn’t offer to include anyone else.

“Alright, I’ll say it. Last night was the drizzling shits.” I said. Tommy was sitting directly across from me sipping a protein shake. He didn’t say anything.

My comment hung in the air for a moment before Robert Oxford spoke. “I don’t think it was. I mean it wasn’t a standout episode or anything but we’re laying a foundation here.” He motioned to Tommy. “I think you guys are selling the program with Rocky alright. I also think Ricky cut a good promo on Byran Vessey. That’s what we’re going to build Malice around. Hopefully Law and Minnesota draw some attention too, but otherwise it’s going to be those two matches generating buy-rates.”

Tommy nodded. “I agree. I think the show last night was fine. But since you mentioned it my concern is Joey Minnesota’s face is all over the bloody dirt sheets.” Tommy was clearly not pleased about the fan incident.

I nodded in agreement. “He’s a problem, no doubt about it. I tried talking with him last night about what happened. I don’t know if I got through to him. I didn’t want to start breaking his balls too bad my first night on the job, so I’m not going to pursue anything more than that at the moment. I’m going to wrangle him, I just need a bit of time.”

Tommy nodded. “Alright, you handle it mate. How about the contracts we offered last week. Any one give us any commitments?”

It was Joel who spoke next. “I heard from American Elemental. He told me he signed with Supreme. He didn’t even give me a chance to offer a counter--I guess Peter Michaels said sign it now or walk away.”

“Really? American Elemental in SWF? Doesn’t seem like a Peter Michaels guy to me.” Robert said.

“Flash told me a lot of indy guys have been approached by the SWF in the last few weeks. They’re grabbing up talent across the country.” I informed them.

Tommy smiled. “That a boy Jerry. Bloat your roster.” Tommy counted every penny and was utterly convinced that eventually SWF would spend themselves to death. “What else do we have on the agenda today?”

I had an idea I was sitting on since Rip and I talked in the fall and now was as good of a time as any to bring it up. “I have something. The Confederation of Territories was a good thing for MAW. We were able to bring in some quality talent from different promotions. It was mutually beneficial.”

Tommy interrupted me, seeing where I was going. “You think we can do that on this level, mate?”

“I do.” I answered. “I think Dan Stone is exactly the kind of dance partner we need right now. Cornell vs. McFly is the kind of dream match-up that generates some serious PPV buys.”

Everyone was quiet, visions of a Cornell/McFly classic playing out in everyone’s mind. “I could get behind that mate. I could get behind that…” Tommy leaned back and took a sip of his protein shake.

“Who do we know there?” Joel asked. “It’d be nice to get a few feelers out discreetly. No need to make this kind of thing public until the time is right. Besides, I don’t know how Dan feels with Edd here. It’s not good between them right now.”

“I talk to Craig Prince a few times a year.” Robert said. “He’s working as an agent there. I trust him to keep things out of the spotlight. He’ll know where we stand in the middle of the Stone family dynamic and how open Dan will be to working with us.”

Cornell was still smiling at the idea of working with McFly. “I want to make this happen mates. I want Sean McFly at Total Mayhem this year.”

RingRider · June 1, 2014

OOC: First, I want to thank those who have taken the time to throw a prediction in the ring or just to check the diary out. I have a couple of failed attempts at a diary before, but I'm feeling much better about this than any diary I've attempted in the past. I hope folks continue to check it out and please leave any feedback, predictions, or general comments anytime! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Bigjondalegend" data-cite="Bigjondalegend" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm on board Booking tcw is hard but rewarding once u take over #1 spot</div></blockquote> I'm almost a full year into the game and SWF is not going down without a fight for sure. Jerry Eisen as the owner has also added a different element which will be interesting to watch unfold. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="White Dolphin" data-cite="White Dolphin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>*claps hands together like a Seal receiving a delicious treat.* GILMORE V CORNELL DOITDOITDOITDOITDOITDOITDOITDOITDOIT</div></blockquote> All good things.... <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="3rdStringPG" data-cite="3rdStringPG" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Liking the backstage segments so far. As a fan of the Big Three, especially SWF and TCW, I'll be watching.</div></blockquote> Thanks for the support. You're one of the most solid and consistent writers on this board, so I appreciate the support. Hopefully this can measure up to KP Avatar's exploits someday.

Bigjondalegend · June 1, 2014

Rocky Golden always disappoints me when he main events .... Can't seem to get a 70 match put of him even against Cornell n wolf.... Hope he can produce better for you

RingRider · June 2, 2014

<div style="text-align:center">TCW.com presents the Total Wrestling Preview! </div> The countdown is on! We are a mere three weeks away from the first Pay Per View of the year, Malice in Wonderland, headlined by Rocky Golden challenging Wolf Hawkins for the World Heavyweight Championship! As we near another week closer to this epic showdown, both challenger and champion will be in action this Tuesday night! TCW champion, Wolf Hawkins, meets the young and exciting Chance Fortune and Rocky Golden teams with Joshua Taylor and International Champion “Ace” Aaron Andrews against former-Syndicate stablemates, Tommy Cornell and The Machines! Plus, Joey Minnesota makes his in-ring return for the first time since the brutal assault by Rick Law last month. Surely the premiere technician will have something to prove when he steps into the ring against Canadian Party-Animal, Edd Stone. One week after declaring his intentions on winning another World Title before he hangs up his boots, we’re sure “Cowboy” Ricky Dale Johnson will be keeping a close eye on his Malice opponent, Bryan Vessey, as he’s scheduled for action against Benny Benson. Also, we will hear from newly crowned All-Action champion Jay Chord in a special interview with “the Man of a 1,000 Facts,” Jason Azaria! All this and more as Total Wrestling emanates live from the Virginia Park Fields on Tuesday night, only on GNN Total Sports! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Full Scheduled Card: “Kobra” Ino vs. Freddy Huggins Joey Minnesota vs. Edd Stone Non-title: Chance Fortune vs. Wolf Hawkins Benny Benson vs. Bryan Vessey Rocky Golden, Joshua Taylor, and “Ace” Andrews vs. Tommy Cornell and The Machines (Brent Hill and John Anderson) *card subject to change</div></blockquote>

3rdStringPG · June 2, 2014

“Kobra” Ino vs. Freddy Huggins

Joey Minnesota vs. Edd Stone

Non-title: Chance Fortune vs. Wolf Hawkins

Benny Benson vs. Bryan Vessey

Rocky Golden, Joshua Taylor, and “Ace” Andrews vs. Tommy Cornell and The Machines (Brent Hill and John Anderson)

Voeltzwagon · June 2, 2014

“Kobra” Ino vs. Freddy Huggins

Joey Minnesota vs. Edd Stone

Non-title: Chance Fortune vs. Wolf Hawkins

Benny Benson vs. Bryan Vessey

Rocky Golden, Joshua Taylor, and “Ace” Andrews vs. Tommy Cornell and The Machines (Brent Hill and John Anderson)

RingRider · June 2, 2014

January Wk 2 2013

Tuesday Afternoon

Virginia Park Fields

“I spoke to Larry Vessey yesterday.” I said. I was sitting with Joel Bryant at catering before tonight’s show. “I told him we were in the market for an interview man and he suggested Ernie Turner, are you familiar with him?”

Joel shook his head no while chewing a mouthful of grilled chicken.

“He works color for Larry. I’ve met him a handful times, seems like a nice enough guy. Larry said he could handle a microphone and would bring some energy to the broadcast. I thought we could give him a try next week doing some basic sideline reporter stuff--”

I was caught short when Ray Johnson, one of TCW’s veteran referees, came over to the table. “Hey Sam, you better get over there.” He signaled over to another table where Joey Minnesota was leaning in on Edd Stone.

“You think you’re such a funny guy, don’t you Stone?” Minnesota was inches from Edd’s face.

Edd wasn’t intimidated. “As a matter of fact, I do think I’m funny.” Edd stood up now, smirking. This was escalating quickly. “So what? Is this the part where you try to stretch me?”

“I’ll rip your damn arms off!” Minnesota replied.

“JOEY! EDD! THAT’S ENOUGH!” I barked as I made my way over. I clamped my arm over Minnesota’s shoulders. “We’re taking a walk. You’ve got to cool down…” I said as I led him out of catering…

Bigjondalegend · June 2, 2014

Kinda ino

Joey Minnesota

Wolf Hawkins

Bryan vessey

Team syndicate

RingRider · June 4, 2014

Total Wrestling Tuesday Wk 2 Jan 2013 Virginia Park Fields (Mid Atlantic) 10,000 Fans Announce Team: Azaria and Rhodes Dark: TX Buffalo def. Fonz and Tana (59) Eddie Peak def. Joel Bryant (60) Live: After the opening pyrotechnic display, we come to our longtime commentary team, Jason Azaria and Kyle Rhodes. Azaria: Welcome fans to another edition of Total Wrestling live on GNN! We’ve got a big 6 man tag match for main event tonight! Number one contender for the World Title, Rocky Golden, teams with International Champion Aaron Andrews and Joshua Taylor against “Rough Justice” Tommy Cornell and The Machines! Rhodes: It’ll be a classic, no doubt about it! We’ll get to see World champ Wolf Hawkins in action tonight too! I’m sure he’ll look to mop the floor with Chance Fortune just to remind Rocky Golden how good he is! Azaria: No doubt both champion and challenger will be looking to make a statement in their respective matches. But first, we have Kobra Ino and Freddy Huggins! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Kobra Ino vs. Freddy Huggins w/ Laura Huggins After losing a high stakes tag match last week, Freddy Huggins was looking for the upset singles victory over the more powerful and popular Kobra Ino. The wily and cocky, Canadian Animal gave it his best shot and actually made it a competitive match-up. Ultimately Kobra Ino demonstrated why he was the favorite all along when he practically kicked Huggins head into the front row with The Kobra’s Bite for the 3 count. Winner: Kobra Ino Finishing Maneuver: Kobra’s Bite (a vicious bicycle kick to the head) Time: 16:22 Rating: 68</div></blockquote> Azaria: Wow! Kobra Ino picks up a decisive win tonight! Rhodes: Sure does. I still don’t quite get the whole facepaint thing though Jason. Didn’t that go out of style in the 80’s? Azaria: You go right ahead and ask him Kyle. Rhodes: I’m all set, thanks. Hey, don’t you have somewhere to be? Azaria: I sure do--a special interview segment with new All-Action Champion Jay Chord is next! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Dawning of a New Era We come back from a commercial break with Jason Azaria in the ring. He introduces the new All-Action Champion, Jay Chord. Chord comes through the curtain holding the title high above his head excessively “woo-ing” like he won the lottery. The fans aren’t sure what to make of the over-the-top display. As Chord enters the ring, he jumps around, running to each turnbuckle proudly displaying his new title belt. It takes a minute or so for Azaria to reign him in. “Jay, this is clearly an emotional moment for you--” Chord cuts him off. “You better believe it is commentary man. What I’m celebrating is my victory over Jimmy Foxx and the beginning of the “Jay Chord Era” in TCW. Whoooo!” Chord begins to prance wildly around the ring again as the fans start booing. Azaria tries to continue the interview. “Jay, Jay, a little fact that I’m sure many fans of TCW know is that your father, Rip Chord, has held many championships in many promotions throughout the world. Here in TCW in fact he was a two-time World Champion as well as International champion. Do you feel any pressure to live up to that legacy?” “Pressure?! Are you kidding me commentary man? It’s my name that he’s going to be living up to! This All-Action title is just the first step, the first day of the Jay Chord Era! I won’t be overshadowed by him or anyone else in this business. Do you hear me world?! The Jay Chord Era has begun!” Segment time: 8 minutes Rating: 61</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Joey Minnesota vs.. Edd Stone w/ Vita Joey Minnesota returned to Total Wrestling for the first time in three weeks to a solid ovation from the fans. The normally intense competitor was jacked up even more than normal for this one, as he unloaded on poor Edd Stone with a barrage of stiff kicks and backhanded chops. Stone tried to mount a comeback with the help of Vita’s distractions from the floor, but in the end the bad night for the CANimals continued as Joey Minnesota took Stone down with the Empire Spiral. Winner: Joey Minnesota Finishing Maneuver: Empire Spiral (aka Goldust’s The Final Cut; a personal favorite) Time: 15:41 Rating: 64 Post Match: Law comes to town… Senior official Sam Sparrow hadn’t raised Minnesota’s hand for even a moment before the signature sirens of Rick Law’s entrance sounded in the arena. Law rushed down the aisle and leaped up onto the ring apron. Minnesota was more than happy the brawl with his nemesis and vehemently encouraged Law to get into the ring. Instead Law grinned and hopped down and slowly backed his way towards curtain, clearly deciding it was better not to fight with an amped Joey Minnesota. Segment time: 4 minutes Rating: 62 </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Non title:. Chance Fortune vs. Wolf Hawkins Youngster Chance Fortune does his best to make a statement to open this one up, attacking Hawkins with a quick barrage of fiery strikes. Fortune nails a high dropkick to send Hawkins to floor. Cornell’s protege is forced to stroll up the aisle to stall Fortune’s momentum and rethink his strategy. After Chance Fortune’s initial showing, Wolf Hawkins makes it clear why he’s the World’s Champion by taking control of the match and not letting it up, ultimately putting Fortune away with the Full Moon Rising (Harlem Hangover). After the match, Wolf slings his championship belt over his shoulder proudly and points to the camera and begins patting the belt, “Come get it Rocky...Come get it!” Winner: Wolf Hawkins Finishing Maneuver: Full Moon Rising (Harlem Hangover) Time: 14:17 Rating: 75</div></blockquote> Rhodes: That’s why he’s the champion the world, Jason. Nothing sweeter than that Full Moon Rising off the top rope. What an athlete! Azaria: It’s hard to argue with his success, Kyle. Brash as he is, he does deliver in the ring. The commentary team is cut short as the unanticipated rock anthem announcing Sammy Bach plays in the arena... <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Bach Won’t Back Down... “The Elation Sensation” Sammy Bach makes his way down to ring. The fans are clearly behind the high-energy, hard rock loving competitor. He slaps a few hands in the aisles, but he’s focused and clearly has something on his mind. Once in the ring, microphone in hand, he begins by saluting the hometown crowd for the cheap pop. He continues “I’m out here for one reason and one reason only! Eddie Peak, this thing that we’ve had going on is really getting old! I say meet me at Malice in Wonderland and we can settle this once and for all!" “Excuse me, Mr Bach. Excuse me!” Floyd Goldworthy, manager of The Hellfire Club and resident pipsqueek of TCW comes out with “The Arizona Assassin” Genghis Rahn at his side. “Mr. Bach, let’s be real here. You’ve done nothing to merit a match with the illustrious leader of The Hellfire Club. As a matter of fact, everytime you’ve encountered us, it’s always ended the same way--your back on the mat.” Bach is in the ring frowning. Clearly, Goldworthy has hit a sore spot. Goldworthy grins and continues “We’re not unreasonable Mr. Bach. If you would like a match with Genghis Rahn at Malice in Wonderland, I’m sure he would be happy to dismantle you piece by piece.” “You’re telling me if I beat that smelly barbarian at Malice, I get Peak? You’re on!!!” Segment time: 8 minutes Rating: 63</div></blockquote> Azaria: Here we go! Another big one lined up for Malice in Wonderland folks! Rhodes: Bach is crazy Jason. Hasn’t he figured out that Floyd Goldworthy has outsmarted him at every turn? Azaria: Outnumbered him is more like it--but here’s a little fact you might not know, since both joining TCW in 2009, Benson and Vessey, our next matchup, have never faced one another. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Bryan Vessey vs. Benny Benson Benson enters tonight’s match with high-energy and kid-friendly colors. Vessey is a sharp contrast, in plain black trunks and an ice-cold stare. Just as the bell is about to ring to begin the bout, the rock anthem of Troy Tornado interrupts the match and Tornado has assigned himself a position at the commentary table. The match progresses pretty openly, with neither man getting a clear advantage. Troy Tornado can’t help but heckle Benson from the commentary table, but Benson seems unphased. At one point the action spills to the floor. Benson knocks Vessey to the ground and takes the opportunity to slap the taste out of Tornado’s mouth. Benson throws Vessey back into the ring and climbs to to the top rope. Tornado, from the floor, recovers and leaps to the apron, shaking the ropes, crotching Benson in the corner. It’s all the opening that Vessey needs as he takes the prone form of Benny Benson across his shoulders and hits the Vessey driver for the win. Winner: Bryan Vessey following a distraction from Troy Tornado Finishing Maneuver: Vessey Driver (Death Valley Driver) Time: 16:41 Rating: 65 Post match: 2-On-1 Following the pin, Tornado comes into the ring and both Vessey and Tornado begin putting the boots to the helpless fan favorite. Segment Time: 3 minutes Rating: 65 The Calvary! The beatdown doesn’t last long however as “Cowboy” Ricky Dale Johnson hits the ring swinging a chair. Vessey and Tornado are quick to bail the ring, wanting nothing to do with the TCW icon and his steel chair. RDJ helps Benson to his feet as we end the segment. Segment Time: 3 min Rating: 70</div></blockquote> Azaria: Well fans, this will bring us to tonight’s big 6 man tag main event! Rhodes: Rocky Golden is going to regret the day he started tangling with Wolf Hawkins and Tommy Cornell. Hell, we could be on the verge of a new Syndicate era here Jason. Azaria: I’m sure Rocky and his partners, “Ace” Andrews and Joshua Taylor, will be inclined to disagree. We’ll all find out next on Total Wrestling! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Rocky Golden, Joshua Taylor and Aaron Andrews vs. Tommy Cornell and The Machines There’s a surprising “big match” feel to this one (as tends to happen anytime “Rough Justice” steps into the ring). Taylor and “The Human Arsenal” are the first 2 to kick it off, and after jockeying for an advantage for a few minutes, Anderson begins to take control. Like most good tag matches, the heels are able to cut the ring off and isolate Taylor for the early goings. Anderson and Hill make frequent tags, leaving Cornell fresh on the apron. Golden and Andrews on the other side of the ring keep the crowd firmly involved by clapping their hands and routing on Taylor. When Hill sends Taylor off the ropes for a back body drop, Taylor kicks him and uses the opening to tag in a fresh Rocky Golden! Hill immediately backs up, wanting nothing to do with the powerhouse number one contender, and tags a Tommy Cornell for the first time in the evening. About 15 minutes in, and we have a fresh matchup--Cornell vs. Golden. In an uncharacteristic display, Cornell tries to match power with the much bigger built Rocky Golden, and Golden is able to take control. Golden batters Cornell with a big boot, and big standing delayed suplex. Cornell kicks out after 2 and Golden tags in International Champion “Ace” Andrews. The exciting youngster comes off the top with a big frog splash, but it’s only good for a 2 count. After a short exchange, being paired with the much smaller Andrews, Tommy finds opening by dodging a splash in the corner and takes control. Cornell taunts Golden and Taylor on the apron, distracting the referee and allowing the Machines to double-team Andrews. Golden and Taylor have enough and come in despite the officials warnings and we have a 6 man brawl in the ring! With the referee having lost control, Andrews and Hill and Taylor and Anderson go to the floor. Tommy goes after Golden but gets a series of big right hands for his trouble. The crowd is fired up watch Golden go to town on Wolf Hawkin’s mentor. Finally Tommy gets an opening when he low blows Golden, after taking a moment to mock the number one contender he backs into Aaron Andrews’ inside cradle and Sam Sparrow counts 1, 2, 3!!! “Ace” Andrews scores a big pinfall over, arguably, the best wrestler in the world! Azaria and Rhodes are going crazy on the commentary desk for the upset pin. The night closes with a shot on Cornell’s angry face, clearly frustrated that he fell into the trap. Winners: Andrews, Golden, Taylor Finishing Maneuver: Inside-cradle by Andrews on Cornell for the flash pinfall Time: 25:51 Rating: 76</div></blockquote> Show Rating: 72 (up in 6, down in 11) TV Rating: GNN Total Sports: 6.95 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38027" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Show Summary: Kobra Ino def. Freddy Huggns (68) Azaria interviews Jay Chord (61) Joey Minnesota def. Edd Stone (64) Law/Minnesota Faceoff (62) Wolf Hawkins def. Chance Fortune (75) Bach challenges Peak, Goldworthy/Rahn answer (63) Bryan Vessey def. Benny Benson following interference from Troy Tornado(65) Tornado and Vessey beat down Benson (65) RDJ saves Benson (70) Andrews, Golden and Taylor def. Cornell and The Machines (76) Show Rating: 72</div></blockquote>

RingRider · June 4, 2014

I was hoping some people might be interested in giving me some feedback on formatting for the shows and whatnot. I worry that they are too text heavy while simultaneously worrying that the matches aren't descriptive enough.

I plan on using pictures and a bit of a different style for the PPVs so that they stand out.

I have lot of the same questions about the TCW.com, ScoopSlam.com, and the backstage segments. Is the variety of posts overkill? I'm trying to get information out in a variety of interesting ways, but again, I don't want to burn out my readers either.

Thanks for any and all feedback and comments.

Bigjondalegend · June 4, 2014

Personally I think your match write ups ate fine .. I think you hit the main points of Wat the match is supposed to go b4 u give the finish... A few pictures to break up the text would be nice on the eyes but I'm going to read regardless

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