Dark Phoenix Wrestling: A Woman Scorned

MrWolf101 · February 14, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Croquemitaine" data-cite="Croquemitaine" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Well, I can see why you wanted to end the diary after All in All V... what an ungodly mess you're creating! I'd expect a swerve ("It's my company now, you're all re-hired!") except you kinda sealed the deal with your announced prediction prize.<p> </p><p> Speaking of predictions, I'll get to those tomorrow. I need to figure out which match isn't happening (I've narrowed it down to two).</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, yeah that's what I thought people might assume in the event of a Kate win, so I can confirm the stakes are very real and that won't be the case either way. I'm going to include a storyline reason why the "You're all re-hired" scenario won't happen, so hopefully it makes sense. The prediction prize re-hire reasons will vary by worker, so it's been interesting plotting those out. It's 'Choose your own storytelling' at its finest. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> For the predictions, no need to rush. My plan right now is to get part 1 of All In All up February 25, with part 2 coming the next day. I'll probably be done before then, but at least this way, I'm not over-promising. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Regarding predictions, I've decided to post the next interlude a little early. I will neither confirm nor deny that it has any effects on the results at All In All, but at least every one will understand why money suddenly isn't an issue for DPW.</p>

MrWolf101 · February 14, 2017

<p>Chapter 36 Interlude: The Dangerous Alliance</p><p> </p><p>

</p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>February 1, 2020</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Seattle, Washington</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>A nondescript office building near Pioneer Square</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

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“Gail, can you just tell me what the hell this is all about?! I’ve got enough bullshit on my plate trying to figure out how to handle Sherie’s retirement announcement tomorrow without you showing up out of nowhere to drag me to some secret meeting,” her face fully flushed, Catherine Quine follows close behind Gail Ferguson, better known as Anne Stardust, the woman that sold Quine the Angel Athletic Association four and a half years earlier.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

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Not slowing down her pace, Anne merely looks over her shoulder to scowl at her spiritual heir as she continues down the narrow hallway. Trailing the pair, Sherie ‘Cherry Bomb’ Guthrie keeps her distance while never losing sight of her boss and Stardust.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

After passing through a few more doors, the three women finally come to a large conference room, but Catherine exits back into the hallway almost as quickly as she walked in.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“What the f*ck is </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>she</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> doing here?!” the motion of Quine’s arms becomes erratic as she points back at the windowless room she just left.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Keep your voice down. This is about the future of AAA,” trying to maintain her even tone as well as she can, Anne puffs up her small frame to stand slightly taller than Quine.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Kate Avatar will have no part of AAA’s future as long as I’m in charge!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Her eyes becoming narrow as she closes the space between herself and Catherine, Stardust jabs her finger into her successor’s sternum, “Look here you little shit, I sold you </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>my</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> company because I thought you were the only one with the fire to keep it going, but I wouldn’t have had to accept this meeting on your behalf if you weren’t running the company into the ground. You’ve got that no-talent hack Lora Washington main eventing when she wasn’t even fit to join the roster after graduating from the Cat’s Lair. Last month was the most pathetic show AAA’s ever put on. Sherie, God love her,” Anne turns her head towards the conference door to make sure Guthrie has not left her place at the conference table to join in on this heated conversation, “should have been put out to pasture three years ago. She’s been so caught up in keeping herself at the top of the card, even though she can barely string together five solid minutes in the ring anymore, that she’s completely let her booking slip.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Gail, no offense, but AAA is more profitable now than it has ever been. We just reached 5,000 in attendance for the first time this past December, and we’ve started expanding to other regions to take our fan base national, something you never had the guts to do I might add,” with venom in her words, Catherine shoves Stardust’s finger away and starts to head in the opposite direction of the conference room.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Yeah, you’re riding real high right now, getting your ass kicked by Farrah and Kate. Look at what happened to NOTBPW. One day they’re there, the next, forty-some wrestlers are out of a job. You think that can’t happen to AAA? You are about to lose your most popular wrestler to retirement, and you haven’t done anything about creating new stars from the clay I handed you. All that has to happen is for someone to take up the mantle of Women’s wrestling in the eyes of the fans for…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Please, QAW and…DPW will never be the standard for Women’s wrestling,” the smugness on Quine’s face only serves to redden the checks of Anne further.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“You think you’re invincible?! You want to know why Kate and Farrah are sitting in that conference room?! It’s because you’re going to enter into an alliance with them, one that will ensure AAA survives!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Catherine lets out a scoff as the incredulity of Stardust’s proclamation becomes to much for her to bear, “An alliance…with those bitches?! THAT will never happen as long as I own AAA!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Like a snake slithering towards her prey, Anne once again moves closer to her former apprentice, “That can be arranged. Don’t forget about the buyback clause in our contract, it doesn’t expire until October.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“You wouldn’t dare!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Try me,” Stardust’s curt response causes Catherine to ball up her fists, but after an intense stare down between the master and the student, Quine blinks first, her body slouching down as she heads for the conference room.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Once through the door, Quine shoots daggers towards Kate Avatar with her eyes, then glances over at Farrah Hesketh and Jackson 'Boss Man' Brayfield. Sitting across from the owner of QAW and that company’s booker, Catherine takes her place next to Sherie, while at the head of the table, stands Victoria Stone-McFly.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

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Two hours into the review of each company’s place in the proposed alliance, Victoria can sense the steadfastness against this groundbreaking move quickly eroding away. The former booker of NOTBPW knows that helping her cause are the large checks she has offered both Hesketh and Quine for one-third of their respective companies. Catherine’s eyes nearly bulged out of her head as she counted the zeroes, while the owner of QAW almost started to hyperventilate. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Victoria has always found the equalizing power of money to be fascinating, and the prospect of becoming multi-millionaires had almost instantly turned Farrah and Quine from squabbling children into women agreeable to reason. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Rapping her fingers lightly on the large wooden conference table as if her hand is a gentle gavel, Stone-McFly draws the attention of the room from legal packets back to herself.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“We’ve been over the ramifications of this deal for each company, and all of you have had ample time to review the proposed paperwork. As much as I enjoy Seattle’s weather in February, I am sure we all have more worthwhile endeavors we could be spending our time on at home rather than on legal minutiae. I want to take the pulse of the room to see if we can seal this alliance right now.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

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Taking Victoria’s cue, Kate is the first one to speak, “I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think this was the right thing for all of us. I am ready to sign.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

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Hell Cat turns her head towards Farrah, who clears her throat after glancing at Brayfield, “QAW is being asked to give up a lot, but we all can’t keep going on like this, spending our resources trying to kill each…this deal works for me.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

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With that, all eyes in the room move to Catherine Quine, who fidgets in her chair under the weight of this decision. Before the owner of AAA can speak, Cherry Bomb leans into her boss to whisper, “Cat, you can’t seriously be thinking about doing this? This isn’t a good deal for us. This isn’t just an alliance, it’s a consortium. AAA will have to put all of our revenue and expenses into a combined pot with these losers before we see any profits. That means they can use us to fund whatever wild fancies they have. Hell, DPW is </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>losing</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> money already, and now we’re going to bail them out? Not only that, but if we agree to this, we’ll never be able to run another show in California or Texas again. What about your dream of building the first national All-Women’s company?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Remaining silent the whole time while Sherie says her piece, Catherine shoots her booker a look of ‘Don’t you think I realize all that too!’ once the former AAA Femme Fatale finishes.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Before she responds, Quine looks over one more time at Anne Stardust, who remains sitting in the exact same position she took two hours ago when this review began. Anne’s only reply to her student’s gaze is a slight nod, and Catherine lets out a long sigh before finally speaking, “I have some conditions for Kate, but this deal…I’ll sign.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Tremendous!” Victoria claps her hands together, which after a brief pause, triggers a tall man of no more than thirty-five to enter the conference room with a tray full of champagne flutes, “Then let us have a toast. CZCW, USPW, SWF, all of the old’s boys club is on notice, the Women on Top Alliance is here, and we’re going to bury all of those mother f*ckers in their own blood.”</div>

Theheel · February 14, 2017

<p>So Anne arranged this meeting, and based off so earlier interludes appears to be repaying Kate for letting AAA of the mat all those years ago.</p><p> </p><p>

Poor Cat (not really as her character in this diary is despicable) is once again out maneuvered by the old master. A 5 year buy back option to Anne, she has to be kicking herself for allowing that.</p><p> </p><p>

You know, it took years for Bret and Shawn to "make peace" and find "closure" as Bret put it after the Montreal Screwjob. Will Kate and Cat ever be able to do that and reconcile after the infamous Seattle Screwjob?</p><p> </p><p>

I will be interested to who Phil is going to have as his representative. It would be great if he could get the almost (47 year old) Cat to come out of retirement for that 1 match. I mean the match would likely give a horrible rating, but the story would be great lol.</p><p> </p><p>

Toughest match on the card for me is the 10 person battle. Not because of the top talent in the match as we have the bottom feeders of DPW for most of it. The hard part is the likely breakup of Yo Ho. Even if one of them won it, would whoever wins the prediction contest use that pick to save the other one? For me the likely answer is no.</p><p> </p><p>

"<em>As much as I enjoy Seattle’s weather in February, I am sure we all have more worthwhile endeavors we could be spending our time on at home rather than on legal minutiae. I want to take the pulse of the room to see if we can seal this alliance right now.</em>”</p><p> </p><p>

I have to agree with Victoria, hence why I'm leaving town to a sunny warm spot on Friday. February is the toughest month every year for me here. Your timeline for the next card fits good with my schedule, but I'll likely have to post by Saturday as my internet will be sketchy at best.</p>

Dr_Avalanche · February 14, 2017

<p>So interesting to see this play out. Not sure what you're willing to reveal now, but I would love to see what's under the hood in this deal. So basically, the survival of DPW is intrinsically connected to the health of women's wrestling overall? That is a very...egalitarian solution. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

It was good to get a reminder that Cherry Bomb is in sharp decline in your version of the C-verse. I was considering Cherry Bomb as the mystery Vibert champion, but now that seems a little unlikely.</p>

Croquemitaine · February 14, 2017

<p>Given that Victoria Stone-McFly is about to hand over a big cheque for a third of AAA, Stardust must be slipping not to have engaged her buyout clause up front and cutting Cat out completely.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MrWolf101" data-cite="MrWolf101" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>"Sherie, ... should have been put out to pasture three years ago. She’s been so caught up in <strong>keeping herself at the top of the card, even though she can barely string together five solid minutes in the ring anymore</strong>, that she’s completely let her booking slip.”<p> </p><p> ...</p><p> </p><p> "You are about to lose your most popular wrestler to retirement, and you <strong>haven’t done anything about creating new stars</strong> from the clay I handed you." </p></div></blockquote><p> I don't know how bad it is in TEW2016, but in TEW2013, this was a common AI problem and what usually kills NOTBPW (among others) in every long-term game. The AI will generally put the more popular workers over, regardless of ability, even in a perf>pop fed. So as the Stones and McFlys and DeColts age and break down (working 80% Intensity matches week after week), they put on weaker and weaker main events while simultaneously preventing their younger talented workers from ascending to the top of the card.</p><p> </p><p> I don't know if that's how NOTBPW died in your save, but it looks like this is what's happening to your AAA. The ex-USPW stars are too popular to lose to AAA's homegrown talent, so they continue to hold the main spot while dragging show ratings down. It's a slower process in a less Performance-oriented company but Anne is right that it <em>will</em> catch up to them.</p><p> </p><p> I enjoy seeing these things given story context in diaries, so good job on this post. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

MrWolf101 · February 15, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>So Anne arranged this meeting, and based off so earlier interludes appears to be repaying Kate for letting AAA of the mat all those years ago.<p> </p><p> Poor Cat (not really as her character in this diary is despicable) is once again out maneuvered by the old master. A 5 year buy back option to Anne, she has to be kicking herself for allowing that.</p><p> </p><p> You know, it took years for Bret and Shawn to "make peace" and find "closure" as Bret put it after the Montreal Screwjob. Will Kate and Cat ever be able to do that and reconcile after the infamous Seattle Screwjob?</p><p> </p><p> I will be interested to who Phil is going to have as his representative. It would be great if he could get the almost (47 year old) Cat to come out of retirement for that 1 match. I mean the match would likely give a horrible rating, but the story would be great lol.</p><p> </p><p> Toughest match on the card for me is the 10 person battle. Not because of the top talent in the match as we have the bottom feeders of DPW for most of it. The hard part is the likely breakup of Yo Ho. Even if one of them won it, would whoever wins the prediction contest use that pick to save the other one? For me the likely answer is no.</p><p> </p><p> "<em>As much as I enjoy Seattle’s weather in February, I am sure we all have more worthwhile endeavors we could be spending our time on at home rather than on legal minutiae. I want to take the pulse of the room to see if we can seal this alliance right now.</em>”</p><p> </p><p> I have to agree with Victoria, hence why I'm leaving town to a sunny warm spot on Friday. February is the toughest month every year for me here. Your timeline for the next card fits good with my schedule, but I'll likely have to post by Saturday as my internet will be sketchy at best.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Ah, yeah I didn't do a good job of making this clearer in the post, but Victoria is the one that set up the meeting. I don't think Anne feels like she owes Kate anything (though she did gain a measure of respect for her from Hell Cat's decision way back when). I may write it up in a future post, but Victoria is the one that got Anne to agree to put the pressure on Quine, for reason that one can speculate about.</p><p> </p><p> I'd also like to think that with Stardust not really being that old when she sold the company to Quine, it was very much a seller's market, and she could have played other potential buyers against Cathy to get her to agree.</p><p> </p><p> I did think about having Quine be Kate's opponent (amazingly it would probably be a better match than Cherry can put on at this point) after discovering that trick with Tamara McFly, but she rejected the loan, and well, she's not quite ready to let bygones be bygones.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/dRnKLDl.jpg?2</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> I had originally penciled in Yo Ho! for a different (and much more expensive) match, but the line-up for the battle royal fell out in such a way that including them in it made the most sense to add emotional heft for the reasons you listed (yes, I'm a monster).</p><p> </p><p> The closest I've come to Seattle in February is early March, and even that was enough to give me what I thought was walking pneumonia. Luckily, I stayed until May so I got to see that the weather does get awesome eventually. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>So interesting to see this play out. Not sure what you're willing to reveal now, but I would love to see what's under the hood in this deal. So basically, the survival of DPW is intrinsically connected to the health of women's wrestling overall? That is a very...egalitarian solution. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Ask and ye shall receive. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/N3BU90l.jpg?1</span><p> </p><p> <span>http://i.imgur.com/dyf64iu.jpg?1</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> I was really surprised the in-game mechanics accepted this alliance, especially with the shared profit clause, but I was happy to do it. Even with gutting the roster, DPW wouldn't have survived another six months without another 'loan.' The production penalties due to RIPW are so extreme to event grades that DPW couldn't downgrade production values without losing popularity each month due to the Regional Battles. Without this alliance, it would have been the permanent limbo of F+ popularity in a fate that felt worse than death. AAA and QAW still have hostile relationships with DPW, which feels right, so it'll be fun writing that dynamic. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> It was good to get a reminder that Cherry Bomb is in sharp decline in your version of the C-verse. I was considering Cherry Bomb as the mystery Vibert champion, but now that seems a little unlikely.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That was definitely part of the reason for calling that out, as I had a suspicion people might go that way. Cherry (for the AAA implications and it being their first one-on-one contest) and Raven Nightfall (for her connection to Kate losing her last match in BSC) were top contenders for the spot when I first sketched out the season, but such is the way with best laid plans. Cherry really did hang on to her spot for as long as she could. Her stamina is down to 34, which I think means she might get winded before the Great Khali. I could have tried a slow build match, but it would have been a big risk considering the main event slot.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Croquemitaine" data-cite="Croquemitaine" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Given that Victoria Stone-McFly is about to hand over a big cheque for a third of AAA, Stardust must be slipping not to have engaged her buyout clause up front and cutting Cat out completely.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, I'd like to think as Machiavellian as Anne is, it's not about the money for her (I thought I read something about her retiring to a cabin in Idaho in her in-game biography but apparently that might be an impression that bled over from kingjames' AAA diary). I didn't intend it at the time (thanks jet lag!), but Anne's reasons for AAA being in trouble are all quality/long-term thinking based, while Cathy's are all financial/short-term based.</p><p> </p><p> Technically, the check from Victoria is written out directly to Catherine, so while Anne could swoop in, I'm going with it causing legal delays (Quine would definitely sue, tying up the deal out of spite) and Stardust needing to raise the contractual buyback amount as the reasons she didn't go through with it. Now, if the roles were reversed, I have no doubt that Quine would stab Stardust in the back in a heartbeat. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Croquemitaine" data-cite="Croquemitaine" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> I don't know how bad it is in TEW2016, but in TEW2013, this was a common AI problem and what usually kills NOTBPW (among others) in every long-term game. The AI will generally put the more popular workers over, regardless of ability, even in a perf>pop fed. So as the Stones and McFlys and DeColts age and break down (working 80% Intensity matches week after week), they put on weaker and weaker main events while simultaneously preventing their younger talented workers from ascending to the top of the card.</p><p> </p><p> I don't know if that's how NOTBPW died in your save, but it looks like this is what's happening to your AAA. The ex-USPW stars are too popular to lose to AAA's homegrown talent, so they continue to hold the main spot while dragging show ratings down. It's a slower process in a less Performance-oriented company but Anne is right that it <em>will</em> catch up to them.</p><p> </p><p> I enjoy seeing these things given story context in diaries, so good job on this post. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks! I try to be subtle about these kind of things because I do tend to get on a rant when it comes to the game's (and WWE's) treatment of young workers. My biggest pet peeve in TEW 2010 was SWF always releasing their future stars after making them permanent openers, though with Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar headlining this year's Wrestlemania, maybe this is truer to life than I like to believe. </p><p> </p><p> I do think TEW 2016 AI companies do a better job of building new stars (Laura Flame is just starting to get a push in AAA, Rudy Velasquez has become a star in TCW) than in the past, but yeah, with the exception of Lora Washington, all of AAA's main eventers are on the wrong side of 35 with no one outside of Paige Croft ready to step up from the Upper Midcard in the near term. Really a dangerous spot to be in with QAW and DPW rising, so maybe Anne is doing Cathy more of a favor than Quine thinks.</p><p> </p><p> For NOTBPW, I think in this case, it was purely financial. They were just in the red when the transaction went through (something like -$25k), so that must trigger the in-game possibility of the Stone boys accepting a buyout. The next generation of Stones (David and Lucy) were waiting in the wings to carry the company in the future, so now David has ascended to the top of 4C at 19 years old instead, while Lucy is at least a year away from debuting. The ironic part is that it really was the Women Wars that killed NOTBPW. Amber Allen was paid $500k for her two years with the company, and if Victoria doesn't let her anger towards Kate cloud her judgment during those negotiations, NOTBPW never goes into debt and is still around. Racked with guilt, Amber fled to Japan and 5SSW, which should make her character pretty interesting to write if she ever comes back to the States.</p>

Theheel · February 15, 2017

<p>Your right we have some amazingly nice weather here and with all the things one can do outdoors here it can be amazing, but during the dark, cold, drizzly winter (especially February where the suicide rate jumps up) it can be tough. Now as I say that it was 48 but sunny most of the day yesterday. I can handle cool temps (although I prefer Kauai's 75-80) but the dark grey skies of this time of year are the toughest and with football behind us and baseball not quite here (and the basketball team stolen...) well you get the idea.</p><p> </p><p>

Back to wrestling though. My hunch in Victoria's mind is everything she is doing is centered on Lucy. If QAW were to fall away do to the national expansion of AAA or AAA ran itself into the ground with not grooming more stars and financials issues. There would be nowhere left for Lucy to work for in the states other than USPW but where would she get the training to get there in one of their 6-8 spots for women? I think her motive is all about opportunities for Lucy in the future.</p><p> </p><p>

Now in the write up Cat said she had some conditions for Kate. I'm thinking of what those might be. Could it be that Kate has to appear on a AAA show and apologize for breaking her jaw or be publicly humiliated by Cat in some way like she has done to other Former BSC wrestlers? Or does Kate have to get rid of all strippers like Yo Ho from her roster. Let the speculation begin.</p><p> </p><p>

Now on WWE and its lack of pushing younger stars, especially during the road to Wrestlemania, CM Punk was whining about this issue for years before he left. And honestly the way they booked the cards during his long reign, he maybe main evented ppvs when he was against Cena or one other time.</p>

kingjames · February 16, 2017

Of all the outcomes I could have expected in your diary's universe, this is one that I would have believed least likely. The women's wrestling world in your universe is so fractured, so at each others' throats, that an alliance did not seem possible. It clearly makes sense for DPW - the profit sharing is going to help keep the lights on - and I suppose the lack of damage from regional battles is going to help AAA, since they're consistently coming in 3rd or lower in the Southwest region.</p><p> </p><p>

I wonder if Cat isn't willing to appear in DPW due to product settings compared to her personality traits?</p><p> </p><p>

The notion of Anne retired to a rural cabin is probably a result of my journal, where I put Anne retiring out in Eastern Washington, someplace where she never has to see another human being unless she chooses to do so. Fitting with my Anne's general misanthropy. But that detail is one that I made up whole cloth, particularly since I believe the game lists Anne's home region as "Tri-Cities"? With the personality I had given Anne, I decided to overrule that notion. No way my Anne Stardust could co-exist with that many people around!</p><p> </p><p>

I'll be honest - unless your Cat Quine is a wholly different person when Kate Avatar is nowhere to be seen, I don't think she'd be able to run a donut shop without going out of business, much less a wrestling promotion, with a personality like that. Constant, open aggression doesn't tend to work out well. Hell, even Vince and Eric could <em>pretend</em> to be polite to each other.</p><p> </p><p>

Prediction time!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Card for All In All V (The Loser(s) of Each Match is/are Fired) - 18 Points Possible</strong></p><p> </p><p>

B.W.A. (LaRue X and ????) vs <strong>Generations (Thea Davis and Sista Kass)</strong></p><p>

<em>This was a hard one. Sista Kass is one of your top draws, and the post-Crisis version of DPW - one that I assume will rely less on Eye Candy - could probably use a big draw like Kass. But Sista Kass is one of your most costly workers, is she not? It's the old short term/long term consideration. I think you decide to keep her despite her salary, but I wouldn't be surprised if B.W.A. wins and you shed the cost of keeping Kass around. Alternatively, this ends in a draw and everyone stays, because if you're going to name a team like B.W.A., wouldn't you intend to keep them around for more than one show?</em></p><p> </p><p>

Two out of Three Falls for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles (Under Lucha Libre Rules)</p><p>

<strong>Queens of the Damned (w/ Seduction)</strong> vs Velvet Dream ©</p><p>

<em>The Queens seem like they might have more immediate upside than Velvet Dream, who distinctly seem like a long-term project - and the company-wide "loser leaves town" stipulation does not seem like one that is conducive to long-term projects.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Last Woman Standing Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</p><p>

<strong>Killer Kathy McMahon ©</strong> vs Tamara McFly</p><p>

<em>Tamara's in-ring career is basically done, McMahon's got future star potential all over here but is still probably working under a cheap contract. No doubt in my mind, in a loser leaves town stipulation, who you want to keep here.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Casket Match</p><p>

<strong>Charity Dark (w/ Roxy Kitten)</strong> vs Sandra Shine</p><p>

<em>If you're only going to keep one on your roster, Charity is probably less of a pain in the butt to keep around.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Lingerie Over-the-Top Battle Royal (Only the winner gets to keep their job)</p><p>

Emiko Miyoshi</p><p>

Glorious Gloria</p><p>

Gypsy Rose</p><p>

Joanna Silver</p><p>

<strong>Juliette King</strong></p><p>

Kaori Mochizuki</p><p>

Monster Ishimura</p><p>

Nami Genda</p><p>

Polly Amorous</p><p>

Sarah Sparkell</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Obviously, the whole makeover of DPW might be an unexpected decision for you to make, but I feel like, why bring in Juliette and make a deal out of it, only for her to go poof one show later? The rest, most are either jobber fodder or Eye Candy wrestlers, and I get the sense Eye Candy is on the way out in DPW.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Doll Parts (Maria Guest and Simony Sentinel)</strong> vs Generation NOW </p><p>

<em>Simony's been with you since the beginning. Sentimental choice or not, I don't see her leaving DPW. Especially given the AAA incident.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Claire Winters <strong>vs</strong> Laura Flame</p><p>

<em>I think this is the match that doesn't happen. These two both seem like very useful upper midcarders with the potential for main event growth. I think you'll want to keep them both.</em></p><p> </p><p>

For the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</p><p>

Deborah Young vs <strong>Gorgon ©</strong></p><p>

<em>I have to imagine Gorgon is expensive. We know she's got a crappy attitude, especially about putting anyone else over. So maybe it makes sense that you drop her now. But Young's been kind of bland this time around in DPW, and Gorgon's probably the better draw of the two.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Main Event: Cage Classic Match for Control of DPW</p><p>

<strong>Kate Avatar</strong> vs ???? (w/ Phil Vibert)</p><p>

<em>I think Phil Vibert's on his way out, especially with the new investment scheme. Kate's been the heart and soul of DPW from the beginning. Unless you're changing player characters, I think Kate wins and DPW is reborn from the ashes once again.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Questions (One Point Each)</p><p>

How many title changes will be on the show?</p><p>

<em>I'm calling </em><em><strong>2 changes</strong></em>.</p><p> </p><p>

One match on the card will not occur. Which one will it be?</p><p>

<strong><em>Winters and Flame.</em></strong></p><p> </p><p>

Who will be LaRue X’s partner in the opening match?</p><p>

<em>I think enough time has passed for </em><em><strong>Ursula Saez</strong></em><em> to be available again. As I suspect Foxxy's on the way out, bringing Saez in for a one-shot show seems a possible choice, especially given her non-kayfabe frustrations with the company and its use of Latina wrestlers.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Who will be the first wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal?</p><p>

<em><strong>Gypsy Rose</strong></em><em> seems to have caught enough of your ire that I can see her deposited quite ingloriously, quite quickly.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Who will be the last wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal?</p><p>

<em>I think </em><em><strong>Sarah Sparkell</strong></em><em> will have a synopsis of her entire DPW career here - so, so close, but not close enough to be a winner.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Who will get the most eliminations in the Battle Royal?</p><p>

<em>Might as well be my pick for the winner, </em><em><strong>Juliette King</strong></em><em>. She's big enough to play the monster role, too.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Who will Phil Vibert hire to face Kate Avatar?</p><p>

<em>Trying to think of a one-shot hired gun that would have the popularity to a legit main event draw. If NOTBPW is out of business, what the heck is </em><em><strong>Melody</strong></em><em> doing? I'm not positive that she's as big in the US as she is in Canada, but I think she is. She seems like an instant credibility woman to bring in for a one-shot deal, and a match between Melody and Kate Avatar seems like it would be the hottest fire. Alternatively, you bring in Kristabel Plum, just to tweak Cat Quine even further, given the enmity between Plum and Quine.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Who will end the show standing tall?</p><p>

<em>Why, DPW's newest authority figure, </em><em><strong>Victoria Stone-McFly</strong></em><em>, as befits her first name.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Tie Breaker (Price is Right rules)</p><p>

What will be the number grade of the main event? (Highest in DPW history to date is 69 from Kate Avatar vs Gorgon at 2019’s Unwanted Gifts)</p><p>

<em>Given that I'm unsure about the main eventer, and their US popularity, I'll guess a solid </em><em><strong>68</strong></em><em>.</em></p>

Dr_Avalanche · February 18, 2017

<p>Card for All In All V (The Loser(s) of Each Match is/are Fired) - 18 Points Possible</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>B.W.A. (LaRue X and ????)</strong> vs Generations (Thea Davis and Sista Kass)</p><p>

I have <em>no </em>faith in this prediction.</p><p> </p><p>

Two out of Three Falls for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles (Under Lucha Libre Rules)</p><p>

<strong>Queens of the Damned (w/ Seduction)</strong> vs Velvet Dream ©</p><p>

I like both these teams, so it will be a shame to see one of them go. I can't rightly say which one you think is more valuable, but I *seem* to recall you mentioning being a little let down by how slow Electric Dreamer was getting over. With Seduction, maybe Queens of the Damned have a leg up.</p><p> </p><p>

Last Woman Standing Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</p><p>

<strong>Killer Kathy McMahon ©</strong> vs Tamara McFly</p><p>

Yeah, I see no upside in dropping McMahon for McFly. The Killer sends another one packing.</p><p> </p><p>

Casket Match</p><p>

<strong>Charity Dark (w/ Roxy Kitten)</strong> vs Sandra Shine</p><p>

In my game, Charity's extremely positive attitude is the locker room antidote to Fuyuko Higa. I'm banking on her doing a similar job for you, in addition to being a fine in-ring worker. </p><p> </p><p>

Lingerie Over-the-Top Battle Royal (Only the winner gets to keep their job)</p><p>

<strong>Emiko Miyoshi</strong></p><p>

Glorious Gloria</p><p>

Gypsy Rose</p><p>

Joanna Silver</p><p>

Juliette King</p><p>

Kaori Mochizuki</p><p>

Monster Ishimura</p><p>

Nami Genda</p><p>

Polly Amorous</p><p>

Sarah Sparkell</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Doll Parts (Maria Guest and Simony Sentinel) </strong>vs Generation NOW </p><p>

Props to Generation NOW for having done a good job up to this point, but I think this is the end of the line. It would be a crime to kick Doll Parts out now. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Claire Winters</strong> vs Laura Flame</p><p>

This is definitely a candidate to be the match that doesn't happen, but if it does, I wonder... Recently, I've found myself more interested in the fate of Claire than of Laura. She's got that underdog vibe to her that is so easy to like. Maybe Laura turns on Claire, but Claire bravely prevails.</p><p> </p><p>

For the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</p><p>

Deborah Young vs <strong>Gorgon ©</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Main Event: Cage Classic Match for Control of DPW</p><p>

<strong>Kate Avatar </strong>vs ???? (w/ Phil Vibert)</p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Questions (One Point Each)</p><p>

How many title changes will be on the show? <strong>One</strong></p><p>

One match on the card will not occur. Which one will it be? </p><p>

- I feel there's a piece of the puzzle I'm holding upside down. In a way it makes sense that Laura and Claire would refuse to fight each other, but I think I'll go out on a limb and say Kass turns on Thea Davis before their match even starts, joining LaRue X's faction. That would make it <strong>the opening match</strong> that doesn't happen.</p><p>

Who will be LaRue X’s partner in the opening match? Not sure if it's implied to be an existing roster member. Otherwise, <strong>Lauren Easter</strong> perhaps? </p><p>

Who will be the first wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal? Sarah Sparkell</p><p>

Who will be the last wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal? Kaori Mochizuki</p><p>

Who will get the most eliminations in the Battle Royal? Monster Ishimura</p><p>

Who will Phil Vibert hire to face Kate Avatar? I wonder if it's time to start taking part of all the AAA talent. Wild stab, but let's say <strong>Steph Blake.</strong> </p><p>

Who will end the show standing tall? </p><p>

- Kate Avatar is often a safe bet, but <strong>Victoria Stone-McFly</strong> is a very good call. If she chooses an on-camera role, taking over as the new owner would make a lot of sense. </p><p> </p><p>

Tie Breaker (Price is Right rules)</p><p>

What will be the number grade of the main event? (Highest in DPW history to date is 69 from Kate Avatar vs Gorgon at 2019’s Unwanted Gifts) I think you repeat the previous high score, <strong>69.</strong></p>

GilmourGuy · February 18, 2017

<p>Really enjoying this and really regret only getting into it a few months ago. This is a really fun read.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Just reading your C-Verse background, highly ranked cards and financial problems, it seems like DPW is a mirror to the CWWF in my DVW gameworld. Somewhat like your game, NOTBPW is gone, creating a large vacuum on the woman's side of things. Enter Canadian Women's Wrestling Federation, which has put on fantastic cards in front of 30 people in middle of nowhere, Saskatchewan. Their last show featured Jaime Quine vs Kristabul Plum, which scored a 78. Attendance: 38. They are going to be out of business soon, one would think. Maybe I can offer them a deal...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Card for All In All V (The Loser(s) of Each Match is/are Fired) - <strong>18 Points Possible</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>B.W.A. (LaRue X and ????)</strong> vs Generations (Thea Davis and Sista Kass)</p><p>

I don't know who ???? might be, as there aren't a lot of black female wrestlers out there, but I do know that LaRue is money. I'd rather her than Davis or Kass, especially after the great build you've done for her.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Two out of Three Falls for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles (Under Lucha Libre Rules)</p><p>

Queens of the Damned (w/ Seduction) vs <strong>Velvet Dream ©</strong></p><p>

Should be fun. The Queens have been built pretty well over the last few shows, I feel, but I do like Velvet Dream. I've often hired them.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Last Woman Standing Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</p><p>

<strong>Killer Kathy McMahon</strong> © vs Tamara McFly</p><p>

Seems like the most obvious outcome on the card, which probably means I'm wrong.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Casket Match</p><p>

<strong>Charity Dark (w/ Roxy Kitten)</strong> vs Sandra Shine</p><p>

I pick Charity, with Roxy Kitten playing a large role in the outcome. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Lingerie Over-the-Top Battle Royal (Only the winner gets to keep their job)</p><p>

Emiko Miyoshi</p><p>

Glorious Gloria</p><p>

Gypsy Rose</p><p>

Joanna Silver</p><p>

<strong>Juliette King</strong></p><p>

Kaori Mochizuki</p><p>

Monster Ishimura</p><p>

Nami Genda</p><p>

Polly Amorous</p><p>

Sarah Sparkell</p><p> </p><p>

I don't really have any idea. Sparkell is all potential, same with Genda. Rose is only a talker. What's the point of only keep half of Yo Ho? Kaori and Emiko are replacable, leaving Monster, Gloria and King. I flipped a coin. A three sided coin.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Doll Parts (Maria Guest and Simony Sentinel)</strong> vs Generation NOW </p><p>

Guest is one of my C-Verse favs, which can't be surprising considering she's playing Corydon over in DVW and has a pretty solid push, so I want to see her remain gainfully employed. More like, Generation Now Unemployed, amirite? (You can steal that if you want)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Claire Winters vs <strong>Laura Flame</strong></p><p>

I was thinking Winters, until you mentioned how Flame was finally getting pushed in AAA (I think). Seems like you'll want to keep her around your gutted roster if she's a major player in general.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

For the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</p><p>

Deborah Young vs <strong>Gorgon ©</strong></p><p>

I feel like Gorgon is just a major player. Besides, I don't really care for Young.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Main Event: Cage Classic Match for Control of DPW</p><p>

Kate Avatar vs <strong>???? (w/ Phil Vibert)</strong></p><p>

I think the idea of Kate losing is way more interesting than the idea of Phil losing. Maybe she has to fight her way back on the roster or something. Take her off air for a year or so and let Vibert go nuts. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Questions (One Point Each)</p><p>

How many title changes will be on the show? <strong>None.</strong></p><p>

One match on the card will not occur. Which one will it be? <strong>Going out on a limb here... the Gorgon/Young title match.</strong></p><p>

Who will be LaRue X’s partner in the opening match? <strong>Not a clue, so just for fun I'm picking Joanna Silver.</strong></p><p>

Who will be the first wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal? <strong>Gypsy Rose</strong></p><p>

Who will be the last wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal? <strong>Glorious Gloria</strong></p><p>

Who will get the most eliminations in the Battle Royal? <strong>King. I have her winning, might as well dance with her.</strong></p><p>

Who will Phil Vibert hire to face Kate Avatar? <strong>No one, it's Gorgon and the whole thing is a swerve. I'M IN YOUR HEAD NOW, WOLF</strong></p><p>

Who will end the show standing tall? <strong>Me, after getting 100% on all these picks. Honestly, though? Vibert.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Tie Breaker (Price is Right rules)</p><p>

What will be the number grade of the main event? (Highest in DPW history to date is 69 from Kate Avatar vs Gorgon at 2019’s Unwanted Gifts) <strong>75 seems within reach.</strong></p>

Theheel · February 18, 2017

<p>Card for All In All V (The Loser(s) of Each Match is/are Fired) - 18 Points Possible</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>B.W.A. (LaRue X and ????)</strong> vs Generations (Thea Davis and Sista Kass)</p><p>

<strong>Ok I'm calling for the swerve here and guessing the mystery partner is none other that Sister Kass. </strong></p><p> </p><p>

Two out of Three Falls for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles (Under Lucha Libre Rules)</p><p>

<em><strong>Queens of the Damned</strong></em><em> (w/ Seduction)</em> vs Velvet Dream ©</p><p>

<strong>I have no feel on this match. You have had a long running commentary about the potential of Velvet Dreamer but I think you are going to go with the more proven current commodity.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Last Woman Standing Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</p><p>

<strong>Killer Kathy McMahon ©</strong> vs Tamara McFly</p><p>

<strong>Well I got Tamara right on the last card, but I think she will go back into retirement as Killer Kathy continues to build her legend.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Casket Match</p><p>

<strong>Charity Dark (w/ Roxy Kitten)</strong> vs Sandra Shine</p><p>

<strong>I guess since I'm not sure in the direction of Sandra, I will take Charity but really only because I can't get on board with Shine</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Lingerie Over-the-Top Battle Royal (Only the winner gets to keep their job)</p><p>

Emiko Miyoshi</p><p>

Glorious Gloria</p><p>

Gypsy Rose</p><p>

Joanna Silver</p><p>

<strong>Juliette King</strong></p><p>

Kaori Mochizuki</p><p>

Monster Ishimura</p><p>

Nami Genda</p><p>

Polly Amorous</p><p>

Sarah Sparkell</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>This one is really a toss up. Do you keep part of Yo Ho since they have pulled pretty decent ratings and hope the other is saved, or are they in this match being forced out. In my mind the only real impact choice is King so I'll go with the returnee</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Doll Parts (Maria Guest and Simony Sentinel)</strong> vs Generation NOW </p><p>

<strong>I like Simony's character too much so I'm going with her in the reuniting Doll Parts</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Claire Winters vs Laura Flame</p><p>

<strong>I think this is the match that doesn't go on. You are lacking babyfaces and I think you keep them both. </strong></p><p> </p><p>

For the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</p><p>

<strong>Deborah Young</strong> vs Gorgon ©</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>In a cost cutting move I think Gorgon leaves</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Main Event: Cage Classic Match for Control of DPW</p><p>

<strong>Kate Avatar</strong> vs ???? (w/ Phil Vibert)</p><p>

<strong>I don't see Kate retiring plus she puts on the top segments and is the most over.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Questions (One Point Each)</p><p>

How many title changes will be on the show? <strong>2</strong></p><p>

One match on the card will not occur. Which one will it be? <strong>Flame vs Winters</strong></p><p>

Who will be LaRue X’s partner in the opening match? <strong>Kass</strong></p><p>

Who will be the first wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal? <strong>Gotta say that Gypsy Rose has been making stupid comments and then getting crushed so I will go with her.</strong></p><p>

Who will be the last wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal?<strong>polly</strong></p><p>

Who will get the most eliminations in the Battle Royal? <strong>The winner Juliette King. No use putting a shine to anyone not staying </strong></p><p>

Who will Phil Vibert hire to face Kate Avatar? <strong>I guess I'll say Paige Croft</strong></p><p>

Who will end the show standing tall? <strong>I'm taking the safe route and saying Kate</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Tie Breaker (Price is Right rules)</p><p>

What will be the number grade of the main event? (Highest in DPW history to date is 69 from Kate Avatar vs Gorgon at 2019’s Unwanted Gifts)<strong>extremely hard to pick since we don't know who the mystery person is. But I'll say 67</strong></p>

Croquemitaine · February 19, 2017

<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Predictions for All In All V</span></p><p> </p><p>

<em>So, given that all matches are now legit Loser-Leaves-Town matches, all predictions must be made based on business considerations rather than storyline logic (although hopefully those will coincide more often than not)</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

B.W.A. (LaRue X and ????) vs <strong>Generations (Thea Davis and Sista Kass)</strong></p><p>

<em>- I only predicted in case I'm wrong, but I'm betting this is the match that doesn't happen as Sista Kiss joins with LaRue X for a 2 on 1 beatdown of Thea Davis. In this scenario, there is no ????.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Queens of the Damned (w/ Seduction) vs <strong>Velvet Dream</strong> ©</p><p>

<em>- Three of these women are expendable, one is a potential star that you've already begun to invest in.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Killer Kathy McMahon</strong> © vs Tamara McFly</p><p>

<em>- One of these women is under 40. Plus you've put some work into McMahon.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Charity Dark</strong> (w/ Roxy Kitten) vs Sandra Shine</p><p>

<em>- Charity has more upside.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Lingerie Over-the-Top Battle Royal (Only the winner gets to keep their job)</p><p>

Emiko Miyoshi</p><p>

Glorious Gloria</p><p>

Gypsy Rose</p><p>

Joanna Silver</p><p>

Juliette King</p><p>

Kaori Mochizuki</p><p>

Monster Ishimura</p><p>

Nami Genda</p><p>

Polly Amorous</p><p>

<strong>Sarah Sparkell</strong></p><p>

<em>- This is the biggest crapshoot of the night (and the reason I didn't get this posted three days ago). I'm passing on the "monster" types because you never saw fit to push them out of your undercard before, so why would you value them in your new, presumably upgraded roster? Sparkell has at least been mentioned as showing potential.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Doll Parts (Maria Guest and Simony Sentinel)</strong> vs Generation NOW </p><p>

<em>- If Simony loses, we riot!</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Claire Winters vs <strong>Laura Flame</strong></p><p>

<em>- You've always seemed to rate Laura higher on the card. I actually find Claire more interesting so it will be sad to see one of them go.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Deborah Young vs <strong>Gorgon ©</strong></p><p>

<em>- At the end of the day, I just don't see Young carrying DPW into the new era as its champion.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Kate Avatar</strong> vs ???? (w/ Phil Vibert)</p><p>

<em>- It almost seems too obvious, but Kate's still your #1 star and you need to put her back in the picture.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Questions (One Point Each)</p><p>

How many title changes will be on the show? <strong>Zero</strong></p><p>

One match on the card will not occur. Which one will it be? <strong>BWA vs Generations</strong></p><p>

Who will be LaRue X’s partner in the opening match? <strong>Sista Kass!</strong></p><p>

Who will be the first wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal? <strong>Juliette King</strong> <em>(in a massive gang-up spot)</em></p><p>

Who will be the last wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal? <strong>Glorious Gloria</strong></p><p>

Who will get the most eliminations in the Battle Royal? <strong>Glorious Gloria</strong> <em>(a parting reward for the decent service she's put in over the years)</em></p><p>

Who will Phil Vibert hire to face Kate Avatar? <strong>Talia Quinzel</strong></p><p>

Who will end the show standing tall? <strong>Kate Avatar</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Tie Breaker (Price is Right rules)</p><p>

What will be the number grade of the main event? (Highest in DPW history to date is 69 from Kate Avatar vs Gorgon at 2019’s Unwanted Gifts) <strong>64</strong></p>

MrWolf101 · February 19, 2017

<p>Chapter 36 Interlude: Standing Room Only</p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Hyvuq0.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Sitting in her home/office at Piper Casino an hour before All In All V begins, Kate Avatar looks down at the copy of the $28,000 check from the Women on Top Alliance. Comprising DPW’s piece of the Alliance’s February profits, Avatar’s worry about her company’s finances disappeared almost overnight upon receiving this manna, replaced by a sense of hope that DPW might just make it after all.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Sure, to get the deal done, Cathy Quine had made some demands, but Kate had been able to negotiate most of these down, and even managed to get permission to use BSC’s old trademarks in the process. Still, there is the condition that she has to…</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Kate, you have to come see this!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Before Kate can finish her thought, Laura Flame swings the office door wide open, “Laura, what is it?!” Not used to seeing this level of excitement on the redhead’s face, Avatar immediately gets up and follows Laura into the hallway.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

After a brief journey up a set of stairs, and then a maintenance ladder, Flame and Hell Cat reach the casino’s roof. As Kate makes her way towards the roof’s edge, she beings to hear the chants.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>D – P – Dub! D – P – Dub!</em></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Holy shit! There’s got to be over two hundred people in line down there!” Hardly believing her eyes, Avatar blinks several times before turning her head towards Laura.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“I know! I talked to one of the security guards and he said that they’re having to turn people away from the box office because the show's already sold out.” </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Wait…sold out?!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Yeah, can you believe it? After all this time, we’re finally filling up that old theater. Should be at least 300 strong, including standing room only.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“I’ll be damned…” Peering down at the rowdy fans, Kate's mind drifts to what a boon having access to QAW’s marketing department has turned out to be. Or, could all these people just be here due to the night’s ‘Losers Leave Town’ stipulation? Whatever the case, Hell Cat will take this sudden spike in interest in her company, “We better go tell everyone else. We’re going to have to give these people the show of their lives.”</div>

MrWolf101 · February 19, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Back to wrestling though. My hunch in Victoria's mind is everything she is doing is centered on Lucy. If QAW were to fall away do to the national expansion of AAA or AAA ran itself into the ground with not grooming more stars and financials issues. There would be nowhere left for Lucy to work for in the states other than USPW but where would she get the training to get there in one of their 6-8 spots for women? I think her motive is all about opportunities for Lucy in the future.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Hehe <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Now on WWE and its lack of pushing younger stars, especially during the road to Wrestlemania, CM Punk was whining about this issue for years before he left. And honestly the way they booked the cards during his long reign, he maybe main evented ppvs when he was against Cena or one other time.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, it's one of those chickens coming home to roost things for me. I've think they've put an artificial ceiling that no one can be bigger than the company in the way that Hogan, Rock, Austin, and (to a lesser extent) Cena have been in the past. With Punk (and he is the reason I came back to watching wrestling after I stopped in 2001 so I am biased), I have a feeling they never fully got behind him in the way they should have, and HHH cut his legs out from under him instead of running with the Summer of Punk 2.0 storyline. Decisions like that were part of WWE basically spent ten years not really developing new stars (and the crowd having to revolt to get Daniel Bryan pushed), and now they have to raid the indies to get anyone with some heat.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Oh. <em>My</em>.<p> </p><p> Of all the outcomes I could have expected in your diary's universe, this is one that I would have believed least likely. The women's wrestling world in your universe is so fractured, so at each others' throats, that an alliance did not seem possible. It clearly makes sense for DPW - the profit sharing is going to help keep the lights on - and I suppose the lack of damage from regional battles is going to help AAA, since they're consistently coming in 3rd or lower in the Southwest region.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, it was one of those things like "Wait, did the game just say yes?!" With AAA and QAW having hostile relationships with DPW, I didn't expect either of them to agree, but they did, so here we are. In game terms, the Alliance is going to be more behind the scenes for now, and I haven't really thought of a good way of introducing it yet as an event storyline element.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> I wonder if Cat isn't willing to appear in DPW due to product settings compared to her personality traits?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'd like to think that it is her overwhelming hatred for Kate (she has self-generated simmering tension with Avatar), but my guess it is a combination of that and a higher bar for hiring an owner of a company.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> The notion of Anne retired to a rural cabin is probably a result of my journal, where I put Anne retiring out in Eastern Washington, someplace where she never has to see another human being unless she chooses to do so. Fitting with my Anne's general misanthropy. But that detail is one that I made up whole cloth, particularly since I believe the game lists Anne's home region as "Tri-Cities"? With the personality I had given Anne, I decided to overrule that notion. No way my Anne Stardust could co-exist with that many people around!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Ah, that makes sense. I suppose it fit so well with my impression of Anne that I made it canon in my mind. Let's just say it is. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> I'll be honest - unless your Cat Quine is a wholly different person when Kate Avatar is nowhere to be seen, I don't think she'd be able to run a donut shop without going out of business, much less a wrestling promotion, with a personality like that. Constant, open aggression doesn't tend to work out well. Hell, even Vince and Eric could <em>pretend</em> to be polite to each other.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, Catherine has some growing up to do, which is weird to say about a 47-year-old. There is a big development (within AAA) that I'm saving for a post-All In All interlude, but let's just say not everyone is happy with the WoT Alliance and Quine comprimising her 'principles.' <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="GilmourGuy" data-cite="GilmourGuy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Really enjoying this and really regret only getting into it a few months ago. This is a really fun read.<p> </p><p> Just reading your C-Verse background, highly ranked cards and financial problems, it seems like DPW is a mirror to the CWWF in my DVW gameworld. Somewhat like your game, NOTBPW is gone, creating a large vacuum on the woman's side of things. Enter Canadian Women's Wrestling Federation, which has put on fantastic cards in front of 30 people in middle of nowhere, Saskatchewan. Their last show featured Jaime Quine vs Kristabul Plum, which scored a 78. Attendance: 38. They are going to be out of business soon, one would think. Maybe I can offer them a deal...</p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, all good. I'm glad you're having fun reading this crazy ride. The next phase of DPW is coming post-All In All V, so here's hoping it's still a good read.</p><p> </p><p> Yeah, CWWF came and went in this world too. Poor Larry Wood shot for the moon, with an immediate roster of 20 and the best announcer, color commentator, road agent, and referee he could hire, though he never had Jaime Quine on his roster in this Verse. KOWF has taken up the mantle of Women's wrestling in Canada, and the Guru seems to have a better grasp on the financial aspects of running a company, though an improving economy North of the Border isn't hurting either. Too bad he hates Kate. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

DarEatWorld · February 22, 2017

Card for All In All V (The Loser(s) of Each Match is/are Fired) - 18 Points Possible

B.W.A. (LaRue X and ????) vs Generations (Thea Davis and Sista Kass) - I can't unthink Kass changing sides now. It makes perfect sense. Rough luck on Thea though.

Two out of Three Falls for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles (Under Lucha Libre Rules)

Last Woman Standing Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title

Casket Match

Charity Dark (w/ Roxy Kitten) vs Sandra Shine - Sandra is effectively a knock off version of Charity.

Lingerie Over-the-Top Battle Royal (Only the winner gets to keep their job)

Emiko Miyoshi

Glorious Gloria

Gypsy Rose

Joanna Silver - Gentlemen, the key word is lingerie (I hope)!

Juliette King

Kaori Mochizuki

Monster Ishimura

Nami Genda

Polly Amorous

Sarah Sparkell

Doll Parts (Maria Guest and Simony Sentinel) vs Generation NOW - You can't sack Simony. Right? RIGHT!

Claire Winters vs Laura Flame - Fire melts ice.

For the DPW Queen of the Ring Title

Main Event: Cage Classic Match for Control of DPW

Kate Avatar vs ???? (w/ Phil Vibert) - Can't see Kate doing the job here.

Bonus Questions (One Point Each)

How many title changes will be on the show? - 1

One match on the card will not occur. Which one will it be? - Will speculate a bit here. LaRue and Kass to injure Thea before match can begin.

Who will be LaRue X’s partner in the opening match? - Kass.

Who will be the first wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal? - Gypsy Rose, insert your own "never saw it coming" pun.

Who will be the last wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal? - Juliette King

Who will get the most eliminations in the Battle Royal? - Juliette King

Who will Phil Vibert hire to face Kate Avatar? - I will say Paige Croft for no other reason than I love her very much.

Who will end the show standing tall? - The Victoria stuff makes sense but it has to be Kate surely? Anything else would be like Daniel Bryan's Mania ending with HHH. Kate Avatar for me.

Tie Breaker (Price is Right rules)

What will be the number grade of the main event? (Highest in DPW history to date is 69 from Kate Avatar vs Gorgon at 2019’s Unwanted Gifts) - 71

MrWolf101 · February 26, 2017

<p>Chapter 36: Hello from the Other Side (Part 1 of 2)</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Dark Phoenix Wrestling Presents…All In All V</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/lh2R288.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Live from Piper Casino</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Las Vegas, Nevada</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Sunday, Week 4, March 2020</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Attendance: 300 (Sell Out!)</div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Pre-Show:</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/58rAAIL.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While the sell-out crowd filters into the theater, footage from earlier in the day is broadcast on the video screen. A limousine pulls into the casino parking lot, and out steps Phil Vibert wearing a neck brace. After sticking his head back into the vehicle to tell something to the unseen occupants that can not be heard, the owner of DPW makes his way towards the building.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/lGDXjoF.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/oMX9Z9a.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Before he can reach the door, he runs into Joanna Silver and Polly Amorous, who are in the midst of gyrating to the song in their heads. Vibert looks the former tag team champions up and down with disgust, “You know, you two have been a thorn in my side since the day I arrived here. You are not wrestlers. In fact, your little act, whatever you call it, ends today. I’ve schedule a Battle Royal where only the winner gets to keep her job, and both of you have earned an invite.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Pushing past Yo Ho!, Phil walks into the casino. Joanna and Polly process the news they have just received from Vibert for a few seconds before going back to grinding on each other.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: C-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/d8b9d8M.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Shifting to the reflection in a cracked mirror somewhere in the basement of Piper Casino, Killer Kathy McMahon is shown, ready to speak, “They say relics help keep us connected to the past.” Kathy lets out a slight scoff as her vision shifts towards her right for just a second, “Tamara McFly, the road I travel is beyond what you could ever understand. But if you want to step in my way, then you will fall to the wayside like all the rest. When we face off tonight for the right to be called Athena Warrior, I will make you a part of history, once and for all.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/FOATvSe.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> McMahon ends her monotone delivery with one last glance to her right, before moving out of the shot. The camera pans back to show Kathy moving towards the basement stairs, while in a dark corner of the room, Ariel Breaks stands, having watched her tag team partner’s monologue intently from the shadows.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Vibert’s security force stationed around the walls of the theater, a variation on the </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOLikVjJkuw" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOLikVjJkuw" rel="external nofollow"><em>Washington Huskies fight song</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOLikVjJkuw" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> begins to fill the room, while the lights turn a distinctive shade of deep purple. The audience reacts with confusion at the playing of the Angel Athletic Association’s traditional theme music, until Jim Lou Freebush walks out from backstage.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/a4qrJi3.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The hardcore DPW fans greet the appearance of Freebush with a chorus of boos, while the more casual members of the crowd applaud the arrival of the voice most closely associated with Women’s wrestling in North America.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Once he reaches the bottom of the ramp, Freebush is handed a microphone by a nearby casino staffer and turns to address the audience, “Las Vegas, how are you?!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> This solicitation of a cheap pop largely works, though a strong contingent of the crowd still boos, “Most of you know me as the voice of AAA, but I have been invited to be the announcer for the great show DPW has on tap for you tonight. I am more than thrilled to be here, so let’s get this started!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: D-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/R4b2swy.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As Freebush settles into his new position at a ringside table, the video screen cuts to the locker room. The looming presence of Queen Amazon is focused on, and as the camera pans down, La Hija del Diablo and Seduction are revealed to be standing next to the powerhouse.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/x2Dq4f8.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/3lSWaab.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Stepping forward, Seduction closes in on the camera, “We could not have asked for a better situation. Not only will we take away the Deuces Wild belts from that ingrate Electric Dreamer and her insignificant partner tonight, we get to send them packing from DPW!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As La Hija giggles maniacally, Amazon moves next to her manager, “Tonight, the Dream becomes a nightmare. Velvet, you should run while you can, because if you follow your partner into that ring, your final destination will be Damnation!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Show Opening:</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/58rAAIL.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now in his office, Phil Vibert is shown once again, and the record crowd greets his image with a fresh round of boos. Adjusting his neck brace, Phil is already at peak annoyance when Laura Flame and Claire Winters walk into the room unannounced.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1OjidHr.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Phil…Mr. Vibert, we want to talk to you,” taking the initiative, Laura moves towards her boss’ desk, but Vibert fails to acknowledge the presence of Fire N Ice, too preoccupied with scribbling away on an unseen document to look up. After clearing her throat, Flame continues, “We don’t think it’s right to ask everyone else to put their jobs on the line when the issue is between you and Kate. If you would just reconsider…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> At this, the pen in Phil’s hand snaps in half, and his head slowly rolls up to meet the gaze of Laura and Claire, “Reconsider? What is there to reconsider?! I spent weeks with the best lawyers money can buy drafting an iron clad contract to make sure that Kate Avatar will have to be a woman of her word. The only reason I haven’t had that bitch arrested is because I want to see the look on her face when her and every single one of her ungrateful little cronies have their jobs taken from them.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Using the desk to push himself up, Vibert nears a maroon complexion as he points at Flame and Winters, “As for you two, I was trying to show you some mercy. Because you weren’t part of Kate’s little protest at Fire Within, I gave you both the night off, but I guess you’re just like all the rest. I put my blood and sweat into this company, and I don’t need either of you telling me what to do! A new day is coming for DPW, but thanks to this little intrusion, only one of you will be a part of it. Now, you get to face each other tonight, one fall, loser is fired. How’s that for some mercy?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As Laura and Claire process this sudden turn of events, Phil pushes past them, and heads out into the hallway.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: B-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/nXMOvMba2bM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="WWE Themes: Evolution"></iframe></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Wow, that certainly is an interesting way to start the show. Welcome to All In All V everyone! I am Jim Lou Freebush, and we’ve got a great show on tap, but based on the choir now performing, I would say we’re just about ready for our first match of the evenin</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">g.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/m1TODO6.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/BtwT5LL.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the assembled choir singing at the top of their lungs, a stream of sparks starts to flow down upon the stage. Making their way into this volley of light, Sista Kass and Thea Davis stand side by side as the crowd boos. A scowl etched across her face, Kass absorbs the energy raining down upon her, while Thea rolls her neck in circles to prepare for the anticipated brawl ahead.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Once the stream of sparks cuts off, Kass and Davis head for the ring, the larger woman receiving a decent amount of cheers that still fail to overcome the jeers aimed primarily at Thea. Climbing through the ropes, the Englishwoman demands a microphone, but before she can address the fans, Beyoncé’s </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R5olNEjGG4" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R5olNEjGG4" rel="external nofollow"><em>Formation</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R5olNEjGG4" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> starts to play.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: C</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/Eo5Rf9H.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Letting out an exasperated scream, Davis watches LaRue X emerge alone from backstage. The boos for LaRue are equal, if not louder, than those received by Generations, and the slender brawler appears to enjoy egging on the three hundred fans in attendance into hating her more.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “All you Vegas crackas out there will remember this day, because right here, right now, is when I get to say that I have found a partner; that I have found a partner in the struggle. Yes, together, we are two Bitches with Attitude. We are the baddest, the brightest, and damn right, the most beautiful wrestling has to offer. If we don’t outsmart you, we’ll beat you down, and just to show you we’re serious, we’re going to start by ending Generations once and for all.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Her anger morphing into laughter, Thea has a good time mocking LaRue to a stoic Kass before pointing at the woman on the stage, “Wow, Foxxy, that is quite the speech. This is the part where I run down this new ‘partner’ and tell you that Generations is forever, but unless this person is the Invisible Woman, I have to say you must have finally taken one too many shots to the ‘ead.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The corners of LaRue’s mouth turn upwards as she looks down at the microphone in her hand, “Oh, silly little white girl, you still haven’t figured it out yet, have you? My partner, you’re standing in the ring with her right now.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As this implication washes over the crowd, Davis turns around right into the chest of Kass, and the 240-pound wrestler wastes no time in leveling the Englishwoman with a clothesline. While LaRue strides down the ramp, Kass picks Thea up for a Kill Switch and slams her former stablemate into the canvas with a thunderous impact.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: C</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #1: B.W.A. (LaRue X and Sista Kass) vs Thea Davis</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Eo5Rf9H.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/m1TODO6.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/BtwT5LL.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Trying to restore some semblance of order, referee Gregory Chapman demands Kass go to her corner once LaRue climbs into the ring. Both Kass and LaRue ignore Chapman’s cry as they stomp away on the defenseless Thea, until the referee threatens to ring the bell to start the match and then immediately disqualify the pair.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the stakes as high as they are, the newly formed B.W.A. laugh off this proclamation, but decide the risk of further disobedience is not worth being fired over. Getting back to her feet, Thea spits blood onto the mat while staring down the two women on the opposite side of the ring.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A quick check from the referee finds Davis more than willing to still fight despite the now handicap nature of the bout, and Chapman somewhat reluctantly calls for the bell. Facing off against LaRue X first, Thea uses her rage to gain an early advantage, until Kass enters the ring and knocks her down from behind.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> From thereon in, LaRue and Kass take turns delivering punishment to the last member of Generations, and it takes all of the Englishwoman’s strength to stay in the match. B.W.A. appear to enjoy battering Davis, prolonging the punishment even after it seems a pin attempt would be in order.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As Thea struggles to fight back against these insurmountable odds, something strange happens; the crowd actually starts to feel bad for her. After every harsh word she has spewed their way, the fans try to rally Davis with a series of claps that appear to reenergize the Englishwoman.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now battling against Kass, Thea wriggles out of an attempted powerbomb to take down the 240-pound wrestler with a DDT. Aiming for LaRue, Davis sends the slender brawler flying to the floor with a dropkick and then lines up the rising Kass for an Axe Kick. Having already absorbed so much damage over the course of the bout, Thea is just a step slow, which gives her behemoth of an opponent all the chance she needs to counter the finisher with a stiff right hook.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After delivering a kick to the head of a prone Davis, Kass lifts up her former stablemate for Kill Switch. The knocked-out Thea puts up no resistance, but instead of going for the pin after slamming her foe into the mat, Kass tags in her partner.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With a cackle, LaRue climbs into the ring and gives Davis a kick to the ribs, then picks up the Englishwoman for Black Power to get the pin.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Winners via Pinfall: B.W.A.</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C-</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Standing over her fallen opponent, LaRue gives Thea one more kick to the ribs before throwing up one fist into the air. After posing for nearly a minute to loud boos from the crowd, LaRue turns to Kass and shouts orders at the 240-pound woman.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Hesitating at first, Kass eventually complies, grabbing Davis by the hair to drag the Englishwoman out of the ring. While LaRue curses out the audience, Kass leads Thea to Freebush’s makeshift announce table. In one swift move, the former Queen of the Ring sends Davis’ limp body crashing through the wood plank to peals of laughter from LaRue, who joins her new stablemate on the floor to taunt Thea further.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Well, that certainly was uncalled for. It’s one thing to outmaneuver your enemy, but it’s whole other ballgame to rub salt in the wound once you’ve already taken their job away from them. Can we get some help over here? We have a tag match that’s next, but first someone needs to find me a new place to sit.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After another raise of their right fists, LaRue and Kass leave the theater, and the jeers from the fans turn to applause as Thea is helped to her feet by several casino staffers. Acknowledging this change of heart from the audience, Davis gives the fans a slight wave of her hand, then limps her way up the ramp and backstage.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #2: Queens of the Damned (w/ Seduction) vs Velvet Dream © – Two out of Three Falls under Lucha Libre Rules for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/R4b2swy.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/3lSWaab.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/BRjcmA0.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/YNQZbsf.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/sZpWAMg.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/sZpWAMg.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Once Thea is out of sight, Seduction leads the Queens of the Damned to the ring, and the challengers for the Deuces Wild belts are soon joined by Velvet Dream.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After a brief run down of the rules by the referee, the tag match begins with a frantic pace and never lets up from there. In the chaos of this kinetic action, Electric Dreamer shines, much to the audible displeasure of Seduction.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With bodies flying around the ring in a series of high spots, Queen Amazon’s brawling nature feels out of place, and her performance suffers because of this. After Suarez and Dreamer escape her grasp several times, Amazon first becomes frustrated, and then sloppy in her offense as she looks to inflict as much damage with one blow as she can on her opponents.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> This singular desire leaves the brawler open for flying head scissors from Velvet that sends Amazon to the floor. Facing a two-on-one situation back in the ring, La Hija soon succumbs to a swinging neckbreaker from Dreamer followed by the Purple Haze Moonsault from Suarez for the pin.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>*Velvet Dream Leads 1 – 0*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Smartly, La Hija rolls to the floor, allowing a furious Queen Amazon to charge back into the ring as the legal woman. Taking out Velvet by grabbing her neck with both hands and tossing the luchadora to the floor, Amazon faces off against Dreamer, but when the white and gold-clad wrestler moves to attack the brawler, Seduction grabs the ankle of her former client.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/x2Dq4f8.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Tripped up without the referee seeing this interference, Dreamer finds herself hoisted into the air then brought crashing back down to the mat with the Amazonian Powerbomb. As Seduction jumps up and down with joy at ringside, Queen Amazon covers Dreamer to even the score.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>*Match Tied at 1 – 1*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Looking to end the match as soon as possible, Amazon lifts her opponent back up for another powerbomb, but before she can connect, Velvet reenters the ring and takes the brawler’s leg out with a kick.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now hobbled, Amazon swings wildly in the direction of Suarez, but the purple-clad luchadora easily dodges this blow. What Velvet does not see coming, however, is La Hija perched on the top rope. Luckily for Suarez, her partner does, and when the challenger leaps, Dreamer connects with a Super Kick to the flipping wrestler’s head.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Helpless to stop what is unfolding in front of her, Seduction can only release an ear-piercing scream as Velvet stuns Amazon with an enziguri, followed by an E.M.P. from Dreamer that leaves the brawler down and out. With La Hija still recovering from Dreamer’s kick on the floor, the white and gold-clad luchadora covers Amazon 1 – 2 – 3 for the win.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winners by a Score of 2 – 1 and Still DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Champions: Velvet Dream</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: D</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the crowd applauding, Seduction shouts for the fans to shut up while the Queens of the Damned recover at her feet. Looking like steam will start emanating from her ears at any moment, the manager can only breath heavily as she watches Velvet Dream celebrate in the ring.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now on their feet, Queen Amazon and La Hija del Diablo appear as if they will make a break to reenter the ring, but Vibert’s security force step in their way and order to pair to leave the theater.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Their sudden impulse to fight broken, the Queens of the Damned shout to the audience that they were always too good for DPW anyway, then turn to head up the ramp.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Back in the ring, Electric Dreamer is handed a microphone, and climbing up to the top rope, shouts, “Seducción…adiós!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: D-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">: </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>What a tremendous match! Both sides gave it their all, but in the end, Velvet Dream not only get the victory, but keep their jobs and the tag titles as well. Up next, we have another title bout, with Killer Kathy McMahon facing off against Tamara McFly for the right to be called the Athena Warrior.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/Sn1eoo3.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In sync with Freebush’s words, </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDwotNLyz10&list=RDZDwotNLyz10" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDwotNLyz10&list=RDZDwotNLyz10" rel="external nofollow"><em>Kashmir</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDwotNLyz10&list=RDZDwotNLyz10" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> rocks the theater, and the fans greet Tamara McFly with a rousing pop as the twenty-three-year veteran steps onto the stage. Just as Tamara raises her arm to show appreciation for this warm welcome, she is blindsided by Ariel Breaks.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/FOATvSe.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Her attack swift and targeted, Ariel uses the element of surprise to pick McFly up for Breakerfall directly into the ramp. Taking a chair to Tamara’s head, Breaks is relentless as she unloads on the skull of her victim, all while the crowd voices their hatred for Ariel’s actions.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Each time McFly tries to get to her feet, Ariel takes her down, until the member of Jawbreaker finally rolls the former Queen of the Ring under the ropes. While Tamara remains down on the mat, </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX6FsTIq6ls" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX6FsTIq6ls" rel="external nofollow"><em>Psycho Killer</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX6FsTIq6ls" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> starts to play.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/d8b9d8M.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Making her way towards the ring, Killer Kathy McMahon stops at the base of the ramp where Breaks waits for her.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Did I do good?” Ariel asks, but Kathy’s only response is a look of antipathy towards her tag team partner before the champion climbs into the ring.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: E+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #3: Killer Kathy McMahon © vs Tamara McFly – Last Woman Standing Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/d8b9d8M.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> VS </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/Sn1eoo3.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/psHhr1Z.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Staring at her fallen opponent with her Athena Warrior title belt over her shoulder, Killer Kathy McMahon watches as referee Gregory Chapman checks on Tamara McFly. The twenty-three-year veteran is slow to regain her wits, but once back on her feet, makes her intention to fight despite the assault by Ariel Breaks clear to the wavering Chapman.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With a shrug of his shoulders, the referee calls for the bell, and as soon as he does, McMahon slams her title into Tamara’s face. Back on the mat once again, McFly stays down until the count of eight, but then pushes herself up to ask the champion if that’s all she’s got.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After a nod of her head and the slight curling up of her lips, Kathy offers Tamara a free shot, and the veteran does not hesitate to take McMahon up on her offer. An uppercut sends the Athena Warrior staggering back, but Kathy is ready when the veteran tries to follow up with another punch.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Still rusty from her more than three years away from the ring, McFly has a hard time keeping up with her younger opponent, but still manages to make McMahon look like a million bucks by selling the devastating power of the champion’s offense.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The bloodlust rising in Kathy, the Athena Warrior springs upon a cut on Tamara’s forehead to bust the wound open further, and soon McFly is wearing a crimson mask. Not staying down despite this assault, the veteran fights back through a series of suplexes, all while Ariel Breaks patrols on the outside.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/FOATvSe.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When the action finally does spill to the floor, Breaks takes the opportunity to jump Tamara once again, but just as soon as she attacks, Ariel is called off by Kathy with a guttural shout of “She’s mine!” Quickly backing away from her tag team partner, Breaks flinches under the threat of a punch by McMahon, but before Kathy can strike Ariel, the champion is taken down by a chair shot from behind by McFly.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Covering all her bases, Tamara neutralizes Breaks with a chair shot to the head, then turns her attention back to Kathy. McFly looks down at the floor, but does not find McMahon where she left her, and before the veteran can defend herself, the Athena Warrior swoops in from the side to hit her with a Glittering Jawbreaker.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the referee begins his count, Kathy digs under the ring and finds a bag of thumbtacks. Pouring the sharp metal objects on the theater floor, McMahon picks up McFly at the count of seven and looks to slam Tamara into the tacks, but the veteran blocks the move at the last second. Countering with a back body drop, McFly sends the Athena Warrior into the pins to a pop.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Kathy only responds with a brief grunt as the metal pins go into the flesh of her back, then trips her opponent to give herself time to stand up. Grabbing a chair, McMahon unleashes a torrent of steel onto Tamara’s body, and with her foe dazed, brings McFly back to her feet.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Bleeding profusely from the wound on her forehead, Tamara sways from side to side as she stands, but instead of closing in for an attack, Kathy climbs back into the ring with the steel chair in hand and then goes to the top turnbuckle. As McMahon leaps, McFly gets her hands up, but it is still not enough to keep the force of the chair on her skull from sending the veteran back to the floor.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Not satisfied with the destruction she has wrought, the Athena Warrior picks up Tamara to deliver another Glittering Jawbreaker, this time lodging the steel chair in between her knees and her opponent’s face. As the crowd shouts out for mercy, Kathy relents, and lets the referee’s count reach ten to end the match.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Winner via Ten Count and Still DPW Athena Warrior: Killer Kathy McMahon</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: D+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A bloodied and bruised Tamara McFly is quickly examined by medical personnel, while Kathy is awarded her Athena Warrior belt by the referee. Keeping her distance from her tag team partner, a recovered Ariel Breaks is content to stand in the background as McMahon watches McFly being attended to.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Without benefit of a microphone, Kathy stands over her foe with the thumbtacks still in her back, her monotone delivery loud enough for most in the theater to hear, “Tamara, you belong to history now. I have shown tonight why I am a Warrior, and why even with all your accomplishments, you are no match for what burns inside of me. We could fight a hundred times in a hundred different lifetimes, and the result would still be the same. My path is clear now, so when you get to the locker room, make sure to tell everyone back there that I did this to you, so that they’ll stay out of my way.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: D+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Major credit to Tamara McFly for even wanting to fight after the beating Ariel Breaks gave her before the match, but I’m not so sure her body will be forgiving her any time soon. And boy, is Kathy McMahon ever vicious? Who, in their right mind, would step up and challenge her at this point?</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As medical personnel carry Tamara McFly towards the doors to the casino, Kathy McMahon heads up the ramp, Ariel Breaks following her partner a few steps behind. With Ariel keeping her distance, the Athena Warrior never turns around to even acknowledge her presence, and once both women disappear backstage, the lights in the theater dim while </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/O4irXQhgMqg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black (Official Lyric Video)"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> blares.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/wnxe88m.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/YktNqrZ.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With a casket in tow, Roxy Kitten leads Charity Dark onto the stage, the wrestler still transfixed on a point beyond as she follows her manager to the ring.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/kq95o5v.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Once Kitten and Dark are through the ropes, the sounds of </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96QBXReEQ2k" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96QBXReEQ2k" rel="external nofollow"><em>Paranoid</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96QBXReEQ2k" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> fill the room, and a twitching Sandra Shine appears to mild cheers.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> At the base of the ramp, Shine stops at the coffin, and suddenly drops to her knees. Her eyes closed and arms outstretched towards the ceiling, Sandra spasms while shouting, “I will not abandon my sister yet! Oh Higher Power, deliver us from evil! Oh Lady of the Night, reveal yourself to me!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> There is no immediate answer to Sandra’s prayer, and so Roxy decides to taunt the small blonde with a series of curses, that is until lightning flashes across the video screen. The theater now in pitch-black darkness, the faces of Roxy and Charity are only illuminated by the peals of lightning crackling above the stage.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After a burst of thunder shakes the theater’s sound system, the lights in the room return to full brightness, but the top of the casket is now open. Arising from the tomb, a familiar face receives a decent pop as she stands up then walks out of the wooden box to the floor below.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/Ap3fLD2.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Getting to her feet, Sandra stands next to Lady Vixxen, and the two stare down the women in the ring. Under the glare of the Lady, Roxy takes a step back, then screams for Charity to attack the pair.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Ever compliant, Dark jumps to the floor, but when she goes for a kick on Shine, Vixxen reaches out and touches her forehead. Stopping dead in her tracks, Charity blinks several times, her face revealing an expression of surprise and confusion at how exactly she arrived at this moment.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Sensing trouble, Kitten rushes to Dark’s side, still shouting orders to her drone. This time, the yelling has no effect on Charity, and Sandra steps in between the manager and her tag team partner to wag her finger in Roxy’s face.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The BSC original responds by rearing back for a slap on Shine, but halfway through completing her motion, freezes as if controlled by an unseen force. Unable to move, Kitten can only look out of the corner of her eye at Vixxen, whose outstretched hand appears to be the source of this paralysis.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Charity, now understanding the spell she has been under for nearly nine months, does not care about Kitten’s inability to defend herself, and with the help of Sandra, slams Roxy into the coffin.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The crowd, perplexed by what they are watching, cheers slightly as the reformed Ladies Reborn close the casket lid tight on Kitten, but then the lights go out again for nearly a minute, and when they come back on, the tag team, along with Vixxen and the coffin, are nowhere to be found.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>That certainly is…different. I must admit, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I took this job. With Charity awakened from her, um, slumber, it looks like the match between her and Sandra will no longer be taking place, which means, it’s time for our lingerie battle royal.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #4: Lingerie Battle Royal – Only Winner gets to keep her job</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Emiko Miyoshi vs Glorious Gloria vs Gypsy Rose vs Joanna Silver vs Juliette King vs </strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Kaori Mochizuki vs Monster Ishimura vs Nami Genda vs Polly Amorous vs Sarah Sparkell</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/7A68NMO.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/piZUmbD.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/653dfkJ.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/lGDXjoF.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/D8rr9Zs.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/FnQ2qa4.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/evDD8Ly.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/CgpxqGh.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/oMX9Z9a.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/OKb0Trl.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Forming cliques at the four corners of the ring, the ten women in this match stand ready to fight in various forms of lacy underwear. Only Juliette King, flanked by Glorious Gloria and Monster Ishimura, refuses to take off her robe. The referee informs King repeatedly that she must be in lingerie to participate in this match, so instead of acquiescing, the 246-pound wrestler eliminates herself by climbing down to the floor as soon as the bell is called for.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> *Elimination #1: Juliette King (by Juliette King)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Gloria and Ishimura have little time to mourn losing King as an ally, as the contingent of Kaori, Nami, and Emiko descend upon the pair in the hopes of quickly eliminating Glorious Monsters.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The combined 500 pounds of their foes is too much for Miyoshi and Raiden, though when Gypsy Rose tries to sneak in for a surprise attack on the faces, the nineteen-year-old finds herself tossed over the top rope by Mochizuki.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> *Elimination #2: Gypsy Rose (by Kaori Mochizuki)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “I didn’t see that coming…” Rose pouts as she leaves the theater.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While the trio of Japanese wrestlers continue their fight against Gloria and Ishimura, on the other side of the ring, Yo Ho! are deep in the midst of trying to convince Sarah Sparkell to dance with them. Hesitant at first, thinking this must be a trap, Sarah eventually lets down her guard and tries to twerk along with Joanna and Polly. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Unfortunately for the Cat’s Lair graduate, just when she decides to have a good time, Ishimura breaks free from the battle with her compatriots to knock Sparkell down from behind. Offended that the 284-pound wrestler would interrupt their recruitment drive, Silver and Amorous spring a wild attack on Ishimura, but Monster grabs each woman by the throat and tosses the two adult entertainers to the floor.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> *Elimination #3: Polly Amorous (by Monster Ishimura)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>*Elimination #4: Joanna Silver (by Monster Ishimura)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> An audible gasp flows from the crowd, and some members of Yo Ho!’s fan club can be heard cursing. Downcast at first, Joanna and Polly take their eliminations in stride, hugging each other, which, as the camera cuts back to the action in the ring, leads to the two tag team partners making out on the floor.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While the crowd hoots with delight at this unseen distraction, the six remaining wrestlers in the ring continue to fight tooth and nail to win the contest. Siding with the other faces, Sarah Sparkell tries to help Emiko Miyoshi eliminate Glorious Gloria while Raiden fight Monster Ishimura. Just when it seems the double-team on the former bodybuilder is working, Sarah makes an ill-advised charge, and Gloria uses the green-clad wrestler’s momentum against her to toss the Cat’s Lair graduate over the top rope.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> *Elimination #5: Sarah Sparkell (by Glorious Gloria)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now one-on-one with Emiko, Gloria grabs the Japanese Cruiserweight and flings her towards elimination, but the former bodybuilder is far too confident in her power advantage. As Gloria turns her back on the flying Miyoshi, Emiko grabs the top rope, and just barely keeping her feet from touching the floor, pulls herself up to the ring apron.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Reentering the fray, the Japanese Cruiserweight taps Gloria on the shoulder, then stuns her opponent with a kick to the head. In a flash, Miyoshi jumps up and wraps her legs around the former bodybuilder’s neck, then sends Gloria tumbling to the floor with a hurricanrana.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> *Elimination #6: Glorious Gloria (by Emiko Miyoshi)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the crowd taunts her, a furious Gloria tries to climb back into the ring, but Vibert’s security force blocks her, so the former bodybuilder throws a fit all the way up the ramp instead. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Still facing the daunting task of trying to eliminate Ishimura, the trio of Mochizuki, Genda, and Miyoshi try to force the 284-pound wrestler into a corner, but this Monster will have none of that. Using her opponents as weapons against each other, Ishimura blocks a kick from Emiko then sends the cruiserweight crashing into Kaori.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Nami climbs to the top rope in an attempt to hit the rampaging light heavyweight with flying double knees, but Ishimura catches her. Before either Mochizuki or Miyoshi can get to their feet, Ishimura hoists Genda into the air then sends her slamming to the theater floor with a Military Press.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> *Elimination #7: Nami Genda (by Monster Ishimura)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Targeting Emiko, Ishimura clubs Miyoshi over the back then drags her to a corner. Resting the cruiserweight’s head on the middle turnbuckle, the 284-pound wrestler looks to inflict maximum damage with a running butt splash, but as she closes in on Emiko, Kaori throws herself in the Monster’s path, taking the brunt of the damage.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Not caring what order she eliminates the remaining competitors, Ishimura grabs the incapacitated Mochizuki and tosses the middleweight over the top rope.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> *Elimination #8: Kaori Mochizuki (by Monster Ishimura)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With only Emiko left in the match to fight against Ishimura, the crowd rallies around Miyoshi, even as Monster flings the smaller wrestler from one side of the ring to the other.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Each time Ishimura gets Emiko close to the ropes, however, the cruiserweight digs down deep, using every move in her arsenal to stave off elimination. Hanging on by the skin of her teeth, Miyoshi uses elbow strikes, then closed fists to wobble her larger foe, but Ishimura will not relent.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A clothesline sends Emiko to the mat, and Monster once again sets Miyoshi up in the corner for a running butt splash. This time, Emiko rolls out of the way just at the last second, causing Ishimura to crash back-first with all her weight into the turnbuckle.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Her opponent staggered, Miyoshi jumps for a dropkick, then another, and like a felled Redwood, Ishimura tumbles over the top rope and to the floor.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>*Elimination #9: Monster Ishimura (by Emiko Miyoshi)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Order of Elimination:</span></strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 1. Juliette King (Eliminated Herself after refusing to take off her robe)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 2. Gypsy Rose (by Kaori Mochizuki)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 3. Polly Amorous (by Monster Ishimura)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 4. Joanna Silver (by Monster Ishimura)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 5. Sarah Sparkell (by Glorious Gloria)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 6. Glorious Gloria (by Emiko Miyoshi)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 7. Nami Genda (by Monster Ishimura)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 8. Kaori Mochizuki (by Monster Ishimura)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 9. Monster Ishimura (by Emiko Miyoshi)</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Most Eliminations: Monster Ishimura [4]</strong></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner of the Battle Royal: Emiko Miyoshi</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Hardly believing that she was just eliminated, Monster Ishimura storms up the ramp while Kaori and Nami climb back into the ring. Embracing Emiko, both wrestlers whisper into Miyoshi’s ear, then lift the cruiserweight’s arms up in victory.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The crowd, still brokenhearted over Yo Ho! being fired as a result of this match, gives the celebration a tepid response, which doesn’t stop Mochizuki and Genda from putting Emiko up on their shoulders for a bittersweet lap around the ring.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: E-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Talk about heart! Talk about guts! She might have been the smallest one in that ring, but Emiko Miyoshi just survived nine other wrestlers to stay in DPW. It truly is not the size of the woman in the fight that matters, but the size of the fight in that woman! It’s hard to believe we’re only at the halfway point in tonight’s action, but we still have four great matches to come.</em></div><p> </p><p> <strong>OOC:</strong> <em>With the overall show length being the longest yet, I decided to split this up into two parts, and Part 2 should be up tomorrow, with Monday night being the latest. The item I am most curious about from Part 1 is how the inclusion of an announcer worked for everyone. This is the first time I've done something like that, and I was going for Freebush being Michael Cole-esque, but I fear that has made him far too annoying. Let me know what you think, including on if the formatting made his comments clear enough.</em><img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

MrWolf101 · February 27, 2017

<p>Chapter 36: Hello from the Other Side (Part 2 of 2)</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/RD9xK9smth4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Hole - Doll Parts (Official Video)"></iframe></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/9odiyrV.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/WJmMHx8.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> To loud cheers, Simony Sentinel and Maria Guest walk onto the stage, the Violent Violet having regained some of her cheery demeanor by once again being paired with her best friend. The two women stand at the top of the ramp for an extra beat, Sentinel surveying the first sold-out crowd in DPW’s history with a wistful smile on her face.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Before the tag team starts walking to the ring, Maria points out a ‘If Simony loses, we get Violent!’ sign three rows back, and both women have a good laugh at the fan’s creativity. Once at the base of the ramp, each member of Doll Parts is handed a microphone, with Sentinel speaking first.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Las Vegas! It’s been a long, strange trip. I thought I had lost everything, I thought I was cursed, but you never lost faith in me. Even in my darkest moments, you still cheered. Even when I thought I would never see the light again, you still showed me love. I can’t begin to tell you how much that means to me, because I love all of you more than you’ll ever know.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Simony starting to tear up, Guest gives her long-time tag team partner a side hug, which Sentinel greets with a smile as she continues, “Okay, enough with being mushy, me and Maria still have some butts to kick. There are two people most responsible for what we’ve both been through this past year. Yeah, Maria and me had our troubles, but like Darth Vader, I knew there was still some good in her. Selina and Hoshiko, there is nothing redeeming about you. You two don’t know the meaning of friendship, what it means to have someone’s back no matter what. You just see what’s expedient, what will get you to the top the fastest. You threw away Maria the second you thought you didn’t need her any more. Well, they say revenge is a dish best served cold, but I don’t know about that, because right now, we’re fired up and willing to put our jobs on the line to rid DPW of you once and for all!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Stepping into the ring, Guest lifts up her microphone as the once again hot audience continues to cheer for Simony’s words, “Hoshiko and Selina, I formed Generation NOW because I thought you could help me become the best wrestler in this company. But what I realized in my time away is that it doesn’t matter how good of a wrestler I am if I’m a crappy person. You two are fine technicians, you can make anyone tap out, but what you don’t have is the bond me and Simony share. We have been through so much together that it’s going to take a lot more than submission holds to send us packing. If you’re thinking we won’t give you everything we have, if you’re thinking you’re not in for the fight of your lives…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In unison, Sentinel and Guest stand together to shout, “Then you don’t know Doll Parts!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #5: Doll Parts vs Generation NOW</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/WJmMHx8.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/9odiyrV.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/dBBDsXj.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/fzOUm1W.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The crowd greets the start of the match with chants of “Heeeeyyy, we got Simony!” as the Violent Violet squares off against Hoshiko. The action is subdued at first, each team playing it safe in order to avoid losing to a sudden mistake.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The four participants tag in and out, creating a mix of match-ups that keeps the drama building. Maria, in her first bout in DPW since All In All IV, doesn’t miss a beat, but as always, the fans love for Sentinel can not be topped.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> This is especially true as the Violent Violet builds up a head of steam, then looks to hit a reeling Selina with UltraViolet. However, before Simony can connect, Tagawa slips into the ring and chop blocks the purple haired wrestler from behind. Being in the middle of the move, Simony is forced to land with all her weight on her left leg, and the fan favorite immediately clutches her knee as she falls to the mat.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Wasting no time, Hoshiko scurries back to her team’s corner so a smiling Svelte can tag her in. What unfolds over the next few minutes is a dissection of Sentinel by Generation NOW. Cut off from Guest by Tagawa and Selina’s teamwork, the Violent Violet screams out in pain each time her limbs are bent in an unnatural angle, the technicians especially targeting Sentinel’s weakened knee.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The fans try to rally the purple haired wrestler with chants of “Come on Simony! Come on Simony!” to no avail. From Doll Parts’ corner, Maria reaches out as far as she can, but just when it looks like Sentinel will make a desperation leap to slap the hand of her partner, Svelte and Hoshiko pull Simony back to the center of the ring.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Feeling the match slipping away, Guest begins interceding each time Generation NOW puts Sentinel in a submission hold. This constant interference eventually becomes too much for an increasingly annoyed Gregory Chapman to tolerate, and after the tenth time of Maria entering the ring to break up a submission, the referee warns the blonde that the next time, it will be a disqualification.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Considering the cost of losing this match, this declaration effectively forces Guest to become a bystander, helpless to end the torture her friend is enduring. The fans, continuing their backing of Sentinel, become hot as the purple haired wrestler finally puts some space between herself and Svelte with a sudden enziguri.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Swaying from side to side, Sentinel is running on adrenaline as she charges at Selina instead of tagging in Maria, but Svelte ends this brief hope spot with a counter. Using the Violent Violet’s momentum against her, the blonde technician sends Simony shoulder first into the ring post then takes her opponent down to the canvas with the Prawn Armlock.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Sentinel struggles with all her might looking for an escape, but in the middle of the ring, the ropes and her tag team partner are out of reach. Refusing to give up, the fan favorite tries to wiggle free but Svelte has her patented submission locked on tight.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Using the back of her head as a battering ram, the Violent Violet tries to bash Selina’s nose in to make her let go, but this only causes the technician to pull back further, and with the pain becoming unbearable at her shoulder being shredded, Simony is forced to tap out.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Winners via Submission: Generation NOW</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: D</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Selina jumps to her feet with a look of disbelief and ecstasy etched across her face. Hoshiko runs into the ring to hug her tag team partner, and the two women jump up and down in celebration before collecting themselves to return to character.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now taunting the furious audience, Svelte and Tagawa mock tears as they pass several Sentinel fans, and Selina even grabs a Simony sign from the crowd to rip it to shreds. As the incredulity of 300 fans reaches a boiling point, the victorious tag team senses the situation might be getting out of control and hastens their journey backstage.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Back in the ring, Maria kneels next to Simony, consoling her friend as the Violent Violet nurses her sore limbs. Guest helps Sentinel to her feet, and that is when the tears come. Unable to control her emotions, Simony buries her head in her long-time tag team partner’s shoulder, even as the disheartened audience tries to cheer themselves up with a light chant of “Thank you Simony!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Before heading up the ramp, Sentinel wipes away the tears from her face and acknowledges this undying support with a wave and then, arm-in-arm with Maria, disappears to the back.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Certainly, uh, a lot of emotion here. You…have to feel bad for Simony, she truly is loved by these fans here, but as always, the show must go on.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In this spirit, Led Zeppelin’s </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kEGuHdKn0Lc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Led zeppelin - Immigrant Song"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> plays, and the wake in the theater is slightly broken up by the appearance of Laura Flame and Claire Winters.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1OjidHr.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Making a beeline for the ring, the tag team walks side by side with microphones in hand. Once through the ropes, Laura is the first to speak, “Phil Vibert has ordered me and Claire to have a match against each other, with the loser being fired. Well Phil, what if we refuse to fight? What if we take your little revenge game against Kate and turn it on its head? What then? You fire us both? Hell, if Kate Avatar wins back control of DPW tonight, you won’t even have a say in our futures anymore. So as much as we like to give all of you fans out there a great show, you will not see us fighting tonight.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The crowd seems slightly disappointment by this, though they do cheer Laura’s rebelliousness as she starts to head for the theater floor. That is, until Winters, still standing in the middle of the ring, clears her throat.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Ehem, I don’t ever remember agreeing to that.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> At this, Flame stops in her tracks and turns around to face her long-time tag team partner, “Claire, what are you doing?” </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The emotion pumping through the Ice Woman’s veins makes her body nearly shake as she responds, “What I am doing?! What I should have done long ago! You’ve gone soft Laura. You’ve let these people get in your head, make you someone you’re not. You’re out chasing applause when you should be looking to win.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Closing the distance between herself and Claire, Laura gets in the face of her partner, but Winters continues, “I’ve been sitting back, watching, waiting for you to snap out of it, but have you? No! You’ve fallen farther and farther, and now, you won’t even face me in the ring. Not because you’re making some great protest, but because you’re scared!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now fully invested in what is happening in the ring, the audience lets out an ‘Oooooooh’ as the Ice Woman comes nose to nose with Flame, “That’s right, I said you’re scared. Scared because you know you’ve lost it, because you know you’ve gone soft! You know, one-on-one, you can’t beat me, because when it comes down to it, I am better than you!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While they jaw at each other, Laura and Claire’s foreheads nearly press together, until Winters rears back and punches Flame in the temple.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Well, it looks like this match is definitely on now!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #6: Claire Winters vs Laura Flame</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/1OjidHr.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The referee gives Laura a chance to recover from Claire’s strike before calling for the bell, but an enraged Winters still gets the advantage in the early going. A series of kicks drive Flame into a corner, but the redhead ducks out of the way of a spinning heel kick to avoid a quick finish to the match.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Holding nothing back, each wrestler delivers stiff strikes to the other. While the chemistry between the two is still awkward, unlike their first bout at last year’s Venus Tournament, there is no question that both women are giving it their all to come out on top in this contest.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The crowd buzzing as the sound of fist on flesh rings throughout the theater, Laura tries to rally with a series of uncharacteristic technical maneuvers. Caught slightly off guard by these new moves from her long-time tag team partner, Claire is forced to withstand the barrage before coming back with one of her own.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Digging into her own bag of tricks, Winters takes down Flame with a Dragon Screw, then stomps away on the redhead’s right arm in an attempt to soften her opponent up.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Playing the hero in peril puts Flame slightly off her game, but she still has the fans solidly behind her as the struggle goes back and forth. The action even, Claire is the first to land a crushing blow, as she rams Laura’s head into the turnbuckle then connects with Frost Bite and goes for the cover.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">…1</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …2</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …but Laura kicks out to cheers.</div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Frustrated, Winters delivers a series of kicks to Laura’s shoulder before locking in the Ice Breaker. Flame struggles as her arm is pulled back, rocking from side to side to keep Claire from getting the hold on tightly. It is this quick thinking that saves the redhead, for just as Winters looks to pull back as hard as she can, Laura flips her over onto her back, and the Ice Woman is forced to let go to prevent Flame from getting the pin.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Resetting, the two wrestlers deliver another round of brutal strikes to their opponent’s body, this time with Laura slowly grinding her way to the advantage. Not willing to go down so easily, Claire uses a brief respite to remove the cover from one of the turnbuckles, but when she tries to send her foe into the exposed metal, Flame counters to drive Winters’ head into the hard steel instead.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now dazed and bloodied, the Ice Woman lashes out with a spinning heel kick, but Laura sees the blow coming and easily ducks out of the way. With nothing standing between her and ending the match, the redhead only hesitates for a second before landing the Flame Fire Kick to send Claire to the mat, and gets the 1 – 2 – 3 for the pin.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall: Laura Flame</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: D+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The fans still applauding the effort given by both women, Laura is the first one to her feet. Claire is slower to rise, but once she is upright, the partners stare at each other in silence for nearly a minute as they catch their breath.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Breaking this standoff, Flame wipes the sweat from her brow then walks over to Winters. Her hand outstretched, the redhead tells her partner that she gave it everything she had and has nothing to be ashamed of. Instead of accepting Laura’s gesture, Claire shifts her focus to the mat.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With another thrust of her hand, Flame tries to get Winters’ attention, but the Ice Woman responds with a sudden spinning heel kick to the temple that lays Flame out on the canvas.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Not saying a word, Claire ignores the booing audience as she climbs to the floor then exits the theater, while Laura remains down and out in the ring.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: D</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoz6vr_dN-k" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoz6vr_dN-k" rel="external nofollow">hypnotizing sound of a snake charmer’s flute</a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoz6vr_dN-k" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> wafts into the theater, and six belly dancers shimmy onto the stage. Each dancer has a large python draped across their shoulders, and the women perform a delicate routine until a </div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/NONOZGGejb8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="WWE NXT:"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> is heard.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/dYTS9u8.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the Queen of the Ring title strapped around her waist, a smug Gorgon trudges out from backstage, content to stand in the middle of this parade of performers as the crowd boos her arrival.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The belly dancers follow the champion down the ramp and make one lap around the ring apron until </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2IvhqumuYo" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2IvhqumuYo" rel="external nofollow"><em>Where Boys Fear to Tread</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2IvhqumuYo" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> starts to play.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #7: Deborah Young vs Gorgon © for the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/FDrUdvi.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/dYTS9u8.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/dw8jdk2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Demonstrating her highest level of motivation since returning to DPW, Deborah Young takes the fight to Gorgon the second the 248-pound wrestler steps into the ring. Facing off against a larger opponent for the second show in a row, Gorgon is more prepared to deal with this onslaught, and soon blows are exchanged back and forth in what quickly devolves into a wild brawl.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Relentless in her attacks, Deborah continues to batter the champion with stiff shots, forcing Gorgon to roll to the floor to catch her breath. Young follows her opponent to the outside, only for the Queen of the Ring to spring her trap.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When Deborah charges at Gorgon, the champion sidesteps the attack, sending the challenger into the front row. As the fans scatter out of the way of Young, the Queen of the Ring elbows the 248-pound wrestler in the back of the head.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Deborah responds with an elbow of her own, but Gorgon manages to whip the challenger into the ring post. With the referee nearing eight in his count, the two women brawl their way back into the ring before a double count-out can be declared.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Young slowly grinding her down, Gorgon shifts to desperation mood, raking Deborah’s eyes and taking every cheap shot she can get away with. Becoming increasingly aware to Gorgon’s underhanded tactics, referee Gregory Chapman watches the champion like a hawk even as she tries to obscure his view, which leads to Chapman stopping the veteran when she reaches into the lining of her tights.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Gorgon professes her innocence, the referee asks to check her fingers for any foreign substances, but Deborah isn’t interested in any timeouts. After blindsiding Gorgon, Young lifts the champion up for the Devastator and drives her foe’s body into the canvas, then goes for the cover.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">…1</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …2</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …but Gorgon kicks out to the disbelief of the crowd.</div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Deborah takes this change in fortune in stride, following up with a backbreaker on the champion. As she stands over Gorgon, Young reaches down and forces Gorgon’s fingers into her own eyes, causing the Queen of the Ring to cry out in pain.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Assuming the challenger has blinded Gorgon in the very same manner the veteran has done to other wrestlers in past, the referee admonishes Deborah, but before he can decide on a potential disqualification, Gorgon springs up, revealing the whole sequence as one big ruse.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Young’s full focus on the referee, the Queen of the Ring is able to land an unblocked punch directly to the challenger’s jaw. Stunned, Young rocks backwards, and Gorgon picks her up for a sidewalk slam.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Not wasting this advantage, Gorgon impressively lifts her 248-pound opponent off of the mat for the Hydra Bomb, and after the ring shakes from Young’s body hitting the canvas, pins Deborah’s shoulders for the win. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall and Still DPW Queen of the Ring: Gorgon</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C-</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Gorgon holds the Queen of the Ring belt up to taunt Deborah Young as the larger woman is escorted out of the theater by the black-clad security force, the video screen lights up with a package highlighting the feud between Kate Avatar and Phil Vibert.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="</div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jDvIkqapC84" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jDvIkqapC84" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/jDvIkqapC84"</a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jDvIkqapC84" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> To Nine Inch Nails’ </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDvIkqapC84" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDvIkqapC84" rel="external nofollow"><em>The Day the Whole World Went Away</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDvIkqapC84" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;">, Kate’s battle against Emma Bitch at All In All III is replayed, focusing on Amber Allen’s interference and Vibert’s reveal that he is now the majority owner of DPW.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Moving forward one year, the wager between Phil and Boss Man Brayfield at All In All IV is briefly touched upon, along with Avatar recapturing the Queen of the Ring title at that same event. Next, the increasing tension between Hell Cat and Vibert over the proceeding months is covered, culminating with Phil attacking Kate during the Body Count match at Ashes in the Fall.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the music hitting its crescendo, Vibert costing Avatar her title rematch at Unwanted Gifts is highlighted, followed by the former champion accepting Phil’s proposal the next month for a match to determine control of DPW. Finally, the video ends with Kate hitting Vibert with the Dark Phoenix Driver, and by this time, the crowd in the theater is already chanting “Hell Cat! Hell Cat!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Hyvuq0.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The first beats of </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/MFqBTSvBPAU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="White Zombie More Human Than Human"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> cause the audience to erupt into cheers, and Kate Avatar emerges from the back flanked on each side by a squad of black-clad security guards. Avatar looks at these hired guns with an air of amusement and disdain, but as she approaches the ring, her focus changes to the cage that has been hastily constructed during the playing of the hype video.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grabbing a microphone from a nearby staffer, Hell Cat’s voice takes on a mocking tone as she directs her remarks to the elephant in the room, “In case you haven’t noticed, Phil Vibert has had me under lock and key all night. It is </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>real</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> nice of him to let little old me out for my match, but you have to wonder what would make the guy who started the most dangerous wrestling company in America so afraid? Is it because if he even gets close to me tonight, he knows I’ll kick his ass once again? Is it because no matter who he’s dug up to fight me, he knows there is no one better in this ring than me? Or is it because Mister Vibert has finally learned that there is nothing more vengeful than a woman scorned?!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The crowd pops with each rhetorical question Kate poses, and she enters the ring through the cage door before continuing, “Maybe, but there is one thing that is for damn sure, I have nothing left to lose, so no matter how much blood I have to spill, no matter how many bones I have to break, I will leave everything I have in this ring, because Phil, you can have DPW when you pry it from my cold, dead hands!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The audience at a fever pitch, Avatar climbs to the top turnbuckle to have the fans shout along with her, “My name is Kate Avatar, and I’m here to raise hell!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: B</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/e8-sMJZTYf0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Let The Bodies Hit The Floor (Lyrics)"></iframe></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/58rAAIL.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Slowly making his way out from the back, Phil Vibert meets the loud boos from the crowd with mock applause. Even after this taunt, the jeers continue, so in frustration, Phil lashes out at the fans with, “If this is the thanks I get for giving you the best show I can, then I’m glad I get to rob you of your precious heroes!” </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Attempting to collect himself, Vibert adjusts his neck brace before addressing the woman in the ring, “Kate, you think I don’t know what you’re going through? I’ve had a company ripped away from me, twice I might add, and let me tell </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>you</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">, there is no way in hell I’m going to let it happen a third time.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With a twisted smile on his face, Vibert moves to the side of the stage, “I have more tricks up my sleeve than you will ever know, but this task is a pretty straight forward one. All I had to do was find someone that can beat you, and trust me, I’ve done that. You’ve made a lot of enemies over the course of your career Kate, but one of them would be too easy. You would have thought of that, would have planned for it. So I had to find someone you’ve never faced, someone whose accomplishments dwarf yours. You might even say, as choices go, she’s absolutely perfect.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Suddenly, </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBOZQGa5nbQ" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBOZQGa5nbQ" rel="external nofollow">very familiar orchestral music</a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBOZQGa5nbQ" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> begins to play, while ‘Absolutely Perfect’ flashes across the video screen.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Wait, but that can only mean…</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the music swells, Vibert shouts, “She is the five-time NOTBPW Women’s Champion! She is the four-time USPW Women’s Champion! Hell, she is the only woman to ever hold both those titles! She…is…Melody!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/Rnl6rzN.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Strutting into the theater, Melody greets Phil’s introduction with an eye roll, while the crowd first pops then boos this appearance. Dressed from head to toe in pink, Melody wears a sequined cape that she ensures spreads out behind her to occupy as much of the stage as possible.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Before she heads for the ring, Melody unhooks the fastener of her cape from around her neck, then looks to hand the accouterment to Vibert. Phil responds to this offering with confusion, so Melody simply drops the cape to the floor in disgust and strides down the ramp.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>My God, this is a showdown we thought we’d never see, Kate Avatar versus Melody, a dream match for the ages!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Main Event: Kate Avatar vs Melody (w/ Phil Vibert) – Cage Classic Match for Control of DPW</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Hyvuq0.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/Rnl6rzN.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The crowd is already buzzing as Melody daintily climbs into the ring, but the focus immediately shifts to the actions of referee Gregory Chapman. Chair in hand, Phil Vibert tries to follow Melody through the ropes, only for Chapman to slam the cage door shut in his face. As Phil curses out the referee, Chapman secures this entrance with a chain and padlock, then places the key in his shirt pocket.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “This deserves to be a fair fight,” the referee says solemnly to the enraged owner of DPW and then calls for the bell.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After Melody arrogantly flips her hair and mocks a yawn, she agrees to Hell Cat’s proposed test of strength, but once they interlace fingers, the legend kicks Kate in the midsection to boos.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Phil berates his security force to find him a pair of bolt cutters, Melody stomps away on Avatar, but Hell Cat does not stay down for long. Her eyes full of rage, Kate knocks her foe to the mat then slams her head repeatedly into the cage wall.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “My beautiful face! You monster!” Melody screams as she checks her delicate features for any damage then rushes Avatar to claw at Kate's eyes.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Despite the combined thirty-five years of experience in the ring, the match never really reaches the epic nature intended for this first-ever encounter, but that does not stop the fans from being invested in every move.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Not satisfied with remaining simply an observer to the contest with his ownership of DPW on the line, Vibert begins trying to toss chairs over the cage wall, but fails with each attempt. Digging under the ring for any other weapons he can find, Phil pulls out a kendo stick and gains a gleam in his eye. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Pushing the stick through one of the gaps in the cage, Vibert waits for Melody to take hold of the weapon, but instead, she grabs Avatar around the waist and suplexes Hell Cat into bamboo rod. Snapping the kendo stick in half with her body, Kate crashes into the mat in a heap, but just manages to get her shoulder up at the count of two in the resulting cover.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Melody lets out a small shout of frustration, then goes to town with one half of the kendo stick on Avatar. When Hell Cat kicks out of another pin attempt, Melody lashes out at the referee with a bamboo shot to the head.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> At Phil’s encouragement, Melody digs through Gregory Chapman’s shirt pocket to find the padlock key, but when the legend moves towards the cage door, Laura Flame runs out from backstage.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Just as Melody turns the key in the lock, Laura reaches Vibert, and to a loud pop, takes the owner of DPW out with a Flame Fire Kick.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the redhead stands over Phil’s motionless body, Melody yells “Who are you?!” at her, but the legend’s focus quickly shifts to an attack from behind by Kate. Perhaps a little too overconfident in her sneak attack, Hell Cat leaves herself open for another suplex after delivering a shot to Melody’s back.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Smashing into the cage wall from this counter, Avatar lands on the back of her neck, and Melody tries to waken the downed referee after getting the visible pin. Finding Gregory Chapman still incapacitated, the legend moves back to Kate to punish Hell Cat with the Melody Maker (Sharpshooter), but Avatar wakes up just in time to jab her foe in the eyes.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Rising with a flurry of punches, Kate knocks Melody down to the mat, and grabbing the now unlocked chain from the cage door, Hell Cat wraps the metal links around her fist. Seeing the enhanced blow coming, the now standing Melody blocks her face with her hands, so Avatar smashes her chain-wrapped knuckles into the legend’s stomach instead.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Melody doubled over, Hell Cat easily lifts her up for the Dark Phoenix Driver and connects with her finisher in the middle of the ring. Kate covers her opponent, and after a wait that seems like forever, Gregory Chapman crawls over to the pair to weakly slap the mat three times.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall: Kate Avatar</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C+ (68)</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the crowd still jumping up and down in celebration, Kate Avatar climbs to her feet. Her face drenched in sweat, Avatar looks more relieved than pleased by her victory.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Clearly annoyed at having been defeated by such a lowly opponent, Melody limps to the floor and engages in a long stare down with Laura Flame before exiting the theater to jeers from the fans.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Joining Hell Cat in the ring, Laura hands the once again owner of DPW a microphone just as Phil Vibert regains consciousness and stands up.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Locking eyes with Vibert, Kate waits only a second before shouting, “Phil! You’re FIRED!!! Security, get that piece of shit out of MY theater!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The audience roars with approval at Avatar’s declaration, and the former owner of DAVE is pulled kicking and screaming to the nearest exit by the black-clad guards he himself hired. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Continuing her celebration with the cheering fans, Kate goes from corner to corner to give each section of the sold-out crowd the chance to raise their arms in victory with her.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Moving to the center of the ring, Hell Cat shakes Laura’s hand in earnest, and the pair revel in Kate’s triumph until the redhead lunges out with a Flame Fire Kick directly to Avatar’s jaw.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The fans gasp, while Laura remains standing over the fallen body of her victim, clenching her fists over and over again, her eyes betraying her rage, as the show comes to a close.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Overall Show Rating: (56 - Massive Production Penalties in Every Category)</strong></div><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Quick Results</span></strong><p> </p><p> B.W.A. (LaRue X and Sista Kass) def. Thea Davis after Kass joined LaRue</p><p> </p><p> Velvet Dream def. Queens of the Damned (w/ Seduction) by a score of 2 – 1 to retain the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</p><p> </p><p> Killer Kathy McMahon def. Tamara McFly to remain DPW Athena Warrior; Ariel Breaks attacked Tamara before the match</p><p> </p><p> Charity Dark vs Sandra Shine did not happen after Lady Vixxen emerged from the coffin and broke Roxy Kitten’s hold over Charity; Kitten was put in the casket to end the segment</p><p> </p><p> Emiko Miyoshi won the Lingerie Over-the-Top Battle Royal</p><p> </p><p> Generation NOW def. Doll Parts when Selina Svelte made Simony Sentinel tap out to the Prawn Armlock</p><p> </p><p> Laura Flame def. Claire Winters; Claire attacked Laura post-match after Flame offered Winters a handshake</p><p> </p><p> Gorgon def. Deborah Young to remain DPW Queen of the Ring</p><p> </p><p> Kate Avatar def. Melody (w/ Phil Vibert) to gain 100% control over DPW</p><p> </p><p> How many title changes changed hands during the show? Zero</p><p> Which match on the advertised card did not occur? Charity Dark vs Sandra Shine</p><p> Who was LaRue X’s partner in the opening match? Sista Kass</p><p> Who was the first wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal? Juliette King, eliminating herself after refusing to take off her robe to reveal her lingerie</p><p> Who was the last wrestler eliminated from the Battle Royal? Monster Ishimura</p><p> Who got the most eliminations in the Battle Royal? Monster Ishimura</p><p> Who did Phil Vibert hire to face Kate Avatar? Melody</p><p> Who ended the show standing tall? Laura Flame, after attacking Kate Avatar during the post-main event celebration</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>OOC:</strong> <em>And Season 5 of DPW is in the books. It's hard to believe it is already 2020 in the in-game universe, but here's hoping DPW lives to see 2025.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> I will have the prediction contest results up tomorrow, along with the preliminary card for Red Alert and an in-depth review of All In All V. Because of the nature of the predicition contest prize, I am still on the day after All In All V, so even I don't know what the future holds. </em><img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

MrWolf101 · February 28, 2017

<p>Prediction Contest Results, All In All V Review, and Card for Red Alert</p><p> </p><p> Well, first things first, the prediction contest results! (As you can see, I probably overcomplicated things this time, so hopefully what I laid out above makes sense.)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/YNQdmKD.jpg?1</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Which means (only top two % scores count)...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>1st (tie) - Theheel (18 out of 29 points): 62.07%</strong></p><p> 1st (tie) - DarEatWorld (18 out of 29 points): 62.07%</p><p> 2nd - Croquemitaine (20 out of 34 points): 58.82%</p><p> 3rd - Dr_Avalanche (17 out of 29 points): 58.62%</p><p> 4th - kingjames (16 out of 29 points): 55.17%</p><p> 5th - GilmourGuy (16 out of 34 points): 47.06%</p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It all came down to the tiebreaker, with Theheel being closer to the main even number grade (68 vs a prediction of 67), so congrats to Theheel on the big win! I will be sending you a PM shortly for your pick of who you want to save from being fired.</p><p> </p><p> I do feel bad for DarEatWorld because under the initial rules of the contest, you would have won, so I'll send you a separate PM with a couple of choices that will still influence the story.</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">All In All V Review</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> Overall, outside of the show grade (thanks production penalties!) I was happy with how All In All V turned out. The first sell-out in DPW's history, and All In All is officially now of Above Average importance on the schedule, which feels right.</p><p> </p><p> A few matches met my expectations, while others greatly exceeded them, so let's get to it.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>B.W.A. (LaRue X and Sista Kass) def. Thea Davis after Kass joined LaRue</strong></p><p> Sort-of swerve city. I was happy to see some people predicted Kass joining LaRue X, while others did not, because that hopefully means I did enough foreshadowing without it seeming obvious. Plus, we get to have Kass explain her actions on the next show, which should be some fun character development. This also catapults LaRue up to the top heel spot, which based on her entertainment skills and performances, seems like the right move to make at this point (we'll see if that works out).</p><p> </p><p> I'm interested to hear if the hinted at face turn for Thea worked for everyone. I wasn't sure if the crowd cheering for her after everything she's said and done was too big of a leap to make (the game was cool with it, but story-wise I don't know if I did enough of a good job). Behind the scenes, Davis contract is up for renewal in a week (which is the reason for shifting the show date) and when finances were tight, her raise to $900 per show felt like too much. Now, with AAA and QAW basically funding DPW, I feel kind of bad about the outcome.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Croquemitaine" data-cite="Croquemitaine" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><em>- I only predicted in case I'm wrong, but I'm betting this is the match that doesn't happen as Sista Kiss joins with LaRue X for a 2 on 1 beatdown of Thea Davis. In this scenario, there is no ????.</em></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I debated giving a point for predicting this as the match that didn't happen, as it didn't go down as advertised, but technically a match did still happen involving these three, just in a reconfigured order. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="GilmourGuy" data-cite="GilmourGuy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I don't know who ???? might be, as there aren't a lot of black female wrestlers out there, but I do know that LaRue is money. I'd rather her than Davis or Kass, especially after the great build you've done for her.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>This was a hard one. Sista Kass is one of your top draws, and the post-Crisis version of DPW - one that I assume will rely less on Eye Candy - could probably use a big draw like Kass. But Sista Kass is one of your most costly workers, is she not? It's the old short term/long term consideration. I think you decide to keep her despite her salary, but I wouldn't be surprised if B.W.A. wins and you shed the cost of keeping Kass around. Alternatively, this ends in a draw and everyone stays, because if you're going to name a team like B.W.A., wouldn't you intend to keep them around for more than one show?</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, ultimately, the match result came down to Kass being too over to fire, LaRue just being too good, and Thea (very good in her own right) needing to do something else if she were to stay with the company. Generations had really run its course, so short of Kass turning face and destorying both LaRue and Thea (would have been fun but where do I go from there), I felt like this path was the best to take. </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> I have <em>no </em>faith in this prediction.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Oh ye of little faith. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Velvet Dream def. Queens of the Damned (w/ Seduction) by a score of 2 – 1 to retain the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>I have no feel on this match. You have had a long running commentary about the potential of Velvet Dreamer but I think you are going to go with the more proven current commodity.</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="GilmourGuy" data-cite="GilmourGuy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Should be fun. The Queens have been built pretty well over the last few shows, I feel, but I do like Velvet Dream. I've often hired them.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> This was a really tough one. The plan had always been for Velvet Dream to take this, but the Queens of the Damned really overperformed my expecations, to the point that I actually flipped the result before finally switching back. Amazon and La Hija were pricey to have, but I enjoyed writing them a lot. Seduction gave them a boost with good chemistry managing both, but in the end, I couldn't give up on Velvet and especially Dreamer yet.</p><p> </p><p> For the winners, as most people said, Dreamer has tremendous upside (her performances are finally living up to this) so I'm hoping she can be a breakout star down the road.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DarEatWorld" data-cite="DarEatWorld" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><em>You like your Electric Dreamer.</em></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, yeah. Similar to Charity and Sandra, this is kind of a second chance for Dreamer, but if she ever learns English, the sky's the limit.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Killer Kathy McMahon def. Tamara McFly to remain DPW Athena Warrior; Ariel Breaks attacked Tamara before the match</strong></p><p> </p><p> This one was, and was intended to be, pretty straight forward, as everyone predicted. Kathy gets a victory over a well known veteran at the biggest show of the year, looks strong in the process, and builds her character a little more. For Tamara, she will be kept on as a road agent (it's good to be Victoria Stone-McFly's sister-in-law) in the hopes that a few more percentage points will make her a locker room leader (she is already an extremely positive influence backstage).</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Charity Dark vs Sandra Shine did not happen after Lady Vixxen emerged from the coffin and broke Roxy Kitten’s hold over Charity; Kitten was put in the casket to end the segment</strong></p><p> </p><p> No one predicted this as the match that wouldn't take place, which I'll chalk up to overall lack of investment in the storyline. This was the intended outcome once I went with the Charity mind-control storyline, plus as was said a while back, eventually the Lady had to make an appearance or become a Sister Abigail-like prop. I wasn't ready to give up on either Charity or Sandra, though if I had to chose, I would have kept Charity, but it would have been close. Sandra has turned into a sneaky good wrestler, while I've botched Charity's booking and presentation for the most part.</p><p> </p><p> Ultimately, this was a failed storyline that didn't accomplish the goal of getting both women over (had the opposite effect really), so unfortunately it's a wasted year in their DPW career. As for Roxy, I'm not quite sure what I'll do with her yet, though I do like the idea of having a BSC Original on the roster (plus, I need all the positive influences backstage that I can get).</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> In my game, Charity's extremely positive attitude is the locker room antidote to Fuyuko Higa. I'm banking on her doing a similar job for you, in addition to being a fine in-ring worker.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, with Joanna and Kaori leaving, Charity (along with Tamara) will be the glue holding the locker room together. Really, the match result was a cop out, essentially resetting the Ladies Reborn back to where they were heading into All In All IV, minus the tag title belts and less momentum than they started with.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Emiko Miyoshi won the Lingerie Over-the-Top Battle Royal</strong></p><p> </p><p> Ah, yes. The Battle Royal. Dr_Avalanche's prize for winning the prediction contest that ran through Ashes in the Fall was to pick the winner of this match. I was leaning towards Emiko anyway, so she likely would have won if it had been up to me. Miyoshi's performances have been steadily increasing, so that she is now in line with wrestlers higher up the card and with much more momentum. This is despite her skill ratings not visibily improving (she is not well scouted so this could be going on behind the scenes), so now it will be time to see what Emiko can do. I'll be rooting for her. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Additionally, with 4 of the possible points out of 18 for the show, this match ended up being way more weighted in the prediction contest results than I would have liked (or should have seen coming), but I hope everyone still enjoyed it. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DarEatWorld" data-cite="DarEatWorld" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Gentlemen, the key word is lingerie (I hope)!</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yes, I am sad to see Yo Ho! go. In game terms, it fits with Victoria pulling the strings in the background, but also without the belts, I was limited where Joanna could go from here. Polly is a good spot monkey, but the heel side of the roster really isn't built for that unfortunately. I could turn one heel and have them feud (but I've done that A LOT!) or bring another team in, but Yo Ho! would have to put them over to give that team any legitimacy. Not to over exaggerate, but I feel like calling this the New Day dilemma, considering that trio set the 'record' for longest tag title reign, and now don't even have a match at WrestleMania.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Croquemitaine" data-cite="Croquemitaine" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>- This is the biggest crapshoot of the night (and the reason I didn't get this posted three days ago). I'm passing on the "monster" types because you never saw fit to push them out of your undercard before, so why would you value them in your new, presumably upgraded roster? Sparkell has at least been mentioned as showing potential.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Sparkell is interesting. If I invested in her, there might be something there, but at this point, it doesn't seem worth finding out. I do find myself rooting for her in other diaries now, though.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong>This one is really a toss up. Do you keep part of Yo Ho since they have pulled pretty decent ratings and hope the other is saved, or are they in this match being forced out. In my mind the only real impact choice is King so I'll go with the returnee</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Obviously, the whole makeover of DPW might be an unexpected decision for you to make, but I feel like, why bring in Juliette and make a deal out of it, only for her to go poof one show later? The rest, most are either jobber fodder or Eye Candy wrestlers, and I get the sense Eye Candy is on the way out in DPW.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> So full disclosure (a little late now), King was brought in on a two appearance contract. I could see why she was a popular pick after how she was presented at Fire Within, but really, it was for pure storyline reasons due to her previous tag team with Gloria. In the end, it turned out to be a test drive on someone I had given up on. She really has turned into a good wrestler, and the crappy attitude is gone, so it is likely she might return to DPW down the road. In the short term, Kass is sucking up all the dominate monster air in the room, so it was hard to see where King would fit in for a long-term storyline outside of just squashing local jobbers Nia Jax-style for a few months until I could sort it out.</p><p> </p><p> As for Gloria, she had run her course, and with several extremely positive influences leaving, her negative influence needed to go. With Monster, this writing off her as a project, even with the game telling me she is my top future start (misinformation I'm starting to believe).</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="GilmourGuy" data-cite="GilmourGuy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> I don't really have any idea. Sparkell is all potential, same with Genda. Rose is only a talker. What's the point of only keep half of Yo Ho? Kaori and Emiko are replacable, leaving Monster, Gloria and King. I flipped a coin. A three sided coin.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> A three-sided coin? I think I used one of those playing D&D before. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Generation NOW def. Doll Parts when Selina Svelte made Simony Sentinel tap out to the Prawn Armlock</strong></p><p> </p><p> Oh boy. Yeah I'm a monster.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong>I like Simony's character too much so I'm going with her in the reuniting Doll Parts</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DarEatWorld" data-cite="DarEatWorld" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>You can't sack Simony. Right? RIGHT! </em><img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Props to Generation NOW for having done a good job up to this point, but I think this is the end of the line. It would be a crime to kick Doll Parts out now.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Croquemitaine" data-cite="Croquemitaine" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>- If Simony loses, we riot!</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, so this was one of two unanimous predictions on the card (the other being Kathy vs Tamara). Booking this, I found out how attached I have become to these characters, because having Simony lose felt like being mean to a puppy. </p><p> </p><p> Ultimately, I felt like Simony needed another down beat in her arc, even if it means she goes away for an extended period. Similar to Thea, I'm hoping the sudden change back to happy Simony before the match worked.</p><p> </p><p> For Generation NOW, this is the DPW-defining win for them. I mean, they get to brag about firing Simony forever now. Selina is a steady hand as always, while Hoshiko is likely going to take Kathy's place as the future star I start to bring slowly along.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="GilmourGuy" data-cite="GilmourGuy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Guest is one of my C-Verse favs, which can't be surprising considering she's playing Corydon over in DVW and has a pretty solid push, so I want to see her remain gainfully employed. More like, Generation Now Unemployed, amirite? (You can steal that if you want)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, Maria never really got a fair shake in DPW. Overshadowed by Simony, she never got to show the skill that's gotten her over in QAW, so in the end, losing her was an easy choice. That said, I'm betting that she is going to be QAW World Champion within the next three years in this universe, so having her lose didn't feel like such a gut shot as it did with Sentinel.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Simony's been with you since the beginning. Sentimental choice or not, I don't see her leaving DPW. Especially given the AAA incident.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Ah, but what if she lost this match <em>because </em>of the AAA incident. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Laura Flame def. Claire Winters; Claire attacked Laura post-match after Flame offered Winters a handshake</strong></p><p> </p><p> So this turned out to be my favorite in game match of the night. Despite their bad chemistry and Laura being off her game, these two put on what would have likely been a C rated match otherwise. Obvisiously, the result ended up being a way to generate a new storyling for Laura, but it was hard to have Claire lose. In one draft of the booking plans, Winters wins the Phoenix Rise Rumble and then the Queen of the Ring title here from Gorgon, while Laura beats Deborah at All In All V, setting Fire N Ice up for a feud with B.W.A. over the belt.</p><p> </p><p> With the decision to keep Gorgon, I went this direction, and I was always leaning towards Laura, despite Claire having done nothing wrong. Flame just turned out to be too over and her performances too good to fire. With Claire now in AAA, I'm hoping she will rise up the card there, which should negate some of the ill effects of losing her.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> This is definitely a candidate to be the match that doesn't happen, but if it does, I wonder... Recently, I've found myself more interested in the fate of Claire than of Laura. She's got that underdog vibe to her that is so easy to like. Maybe Laura turns on Claire, but Claire bravely prevails.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Croquemitaine" data-cite="Croquemitaine" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>- You've always seemed to rate Laura higher on the card. I actually find Claire more interesting so it will be sad to see one of them go.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> A lot of people predicted this as the match to not happen, and I can definitely see why since losing either one of these wrestlers is like cutting off my nose to spite my face. I also agree that Claire had just started to come into her own as a character (something I failed to do in the similar Simony/Maria dynamic) and I was enjoying writing her.</p><p> </p><p> The decision to lose Winters came down to a lack of storyline direction with a Flame vs Winters feud likely not benefiting either wrestler given their bad chemistry in the ring. So then it becomes a question, is Claire the kind of character that would just let Laura be? I couldn't see it, so instead of letting Winters get lost in the shuffle, I figured bite the bullet now.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gorgon def. Deborah Young to remain DPW Queen of the Ring</strong></p><p> </p><p> Sooooo, as well be covered in the next interlude, this was not the intended finish to this match when I was planning out the year. Up until the very end, Young was to win here, but I just couldn't pull the trigger on it. With Gorgon taking Kathy McMahon under her wing as her new protege, her value has gone up dramatically, and I'm hoping her bad attitude will fade soon (seriously, she's still mad about a match she lost at All In All IV).</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong>In a cost cutting move I think Gorgon leaves</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> This was the original intention (she is the highest paid person on the roster), but with the sudden change in financial fortune thanks to the WoT Alliance , I started thinking about keeping Gorgon until it finally became the plan (hopefully somone didn't plant the idea in my dreams like Inception <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />) Plus, if there is ever an angle involving the alliance, Gorgon will probably have to be part of it since she's the only one signed by all three companies.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I have to imagine Gorgon is expensive. We know she's got a crappy attitude, especially about putting anyone else over. So maybe it makes sense that you drop her now. But Young's been kind of bland this time around in DPW, and Gorgon's probably the better draw of the two.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="GilmourGuy" data-cite="GilmourGuy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> I feel like Gorgon is just a major player. Besides, I don't really care for Young.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, the return of Deborah Young has been my biggest failure booking-wise in this game. It started out great, but I've always had difficulties booking her as a face. It didn't help that Kass is so good it makes Young's performances look pitiful by comparison, but yeah, just botched big time on my part. Funny thing is she finally did put on her best performance since her return in this match, so I get to explain that in the next interlude as well. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I think I've finally started to get a handle on Gorgon as a (until recently) Kevin Owens-like coward champion who is a powerhouse but still cheats to win. It sounds like that is starting to come through, at least I hope so. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I will also say, I hate doing a big event without any title changes, but that is kind of how it worked out with the losers leave town stipulation being in play. I don't plan on doing that again, so hopefully I don't forget.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Kate Avatar def. Melody (w/ Phil Vibert) to gain 100% control over DPW</strong></p><p> </p><p> Ah yes, the main event. Out of all the matches on the card, this was the one I was most disappointed with. I had hoped having Melody (with her C- level overness and tremendous psychology) would get this to the first B- rated match in DPW history, but alas, it was not meant to be.</p><p> </p><p> A lot of factors probably played into this. I tried to use the Epic road agent note, which after the third time using it and seeing it not really do anything (maybe even have a negative impact on the rating) I'm going to stop trying. Melody, while putting in a C- level performance, wasn't a good as I hoped either. Of course, she really didn't have any momentum coming in, but I was hoping a news blurb stating that she excelled in her debut match with a company would negate that. Unfortunately, she is over a year into her time decline, which also probably lead to this not living up to the hype in my mind (oh what could have been three years ago!)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="GilmourGuy" data-cite="GilmourGuy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> I think the idea of Kate losing is way more interesting than the idea of Phil losing. Maybe she has to fight her way back on the roster or something. Take her off air for a year or so and let Vibert go nuts.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> To be honest, I did think about having Kate lose here, and not for a one year hiatus like last time, but for good (as the price she had to pay to get Cat Quine to agree to the alliance). The main problem with that is Vibert is refusing to sign a contract extension (which I like considering the fall out Kate and him had way back at Bitter Harvest 2018) but that threw a wrench in that potential storyline given that his deal expires soon. This meant I would have to do a rushed angle where he loses the company to someone else by Bitter Harvest (oh yes, it would have been Brother Grimm), and I kind of wanted to wrap up that looooong (three years) arc instead of have it go on too long (NWO, I'm looking at you).</p><p> </p><p> If this would have been the end of the diary, Kate would have lost, to Emma Bitch no less, after some interference that would have wrapped up the remaining loose end in this diary. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Trying to think of a one-shot hired gun that would have the popularity to a legit main event draw. If NOTBPW is out of business, what the heck is </em><em><strong>Melody</strong></em><em> doing? I'm not positive that she's as big in the US as she is in Canada, but I think she is. She seems like an instant credibility woman to bring in for a one-shot deal, and a match between Melody and Kate Avatar seems like it would be the hottest fire.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Preciously. I had a couple people in mind for this slot originally (Cherry Bomb, Raven Nightfall, Talia Quinzel, Paige Croft, and Emma Bitch), but ultimately, Melody fit the bill of the highest popularity while being someone I didn't really mind if I didn't have her in DPW again. If I put this match-up on the marquee, DPW probably does better business (live views on the website that is), but I like it as a surprise. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>DPW Season 6: The Women Scorned</strong></p><p> </p><p> Moving on to Season 6, which will go under the header of 'The Women Scorned,' also known as 'Kate Avatar: Woman Under Pressure,' so make of that what you will. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> The next prediction contest will go back to the monthly formula. The card below is extremely temporary, as I am still a month away from this show in the game, so who knows what could happen between now and then. The reward this time will be for a highlight/interview with a chosen character.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card for Red Alert</span></strong><p> </p><p> Hoshiko Tagawa vs Velvet Suarez</p><p> </p><p> <strong>First Blood Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</strong></p><p> Killer Kathy McMahon vs ???? (w/ Tamara McFly)</p><p> </p><p><strong> Non-Title Match</strong></p><p> Emiko Miyoshi vs Gorgon</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> Kate Avatar vs Laura Flame</p><p> </p><p> Plus, B.W.A. in action!</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Bonus Questions</span></strong></p><p> Will all the matches on the advertised card actually take place? (You're guess is as good as mine <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />)</p><p> Who will join Jim Lou Freebush at the announce table as DPW's new color commentator?</p><p> Who will be the wrestler representing Tamara McFly against Killer Kathy McMahon?</p><p> Who will debut to challenge Gorgon to a Queen of the Ring title match at Bitter Harvest?</p><p> How many titles will change hands during the show?</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tiebreaker (Price is Right rules)</span></strong></p><p> What will be the number grade of the main event? (Kate vs Melody was a 68)</p><p> </p><p><strong> *Card Subject to Change*</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> From now on, I am also going to be eliminating the write-ups for anything on the pre-show. In essence, we are shifting from having the show presented as if the reader is there in person to the reader is watching the show online.</p><p> </p><p> This should hopefully reduce the overall wordcount of shows, allow me to do some non-storyline booking behind the scenes just to build up wrestlers' momentum, and prevent me from using the pre-show as a spillover/crutch for storyline segments (as happened with All In All V).</p>

Theheel · February 28, 2017

<p>Wow unexpected to be the winner of the contest given my poor predictions on the All in All V card. But now with the win comes the ultimate choice of who to bring back.</p><p> </p><p>

So who should it be? Will it be</p><p> </p><p>

Deborah Young the powerhouse that came back but didn't pan out as a face?</p><p> </p><p>

Will it be Thea Davis who gained lots of sympathy after the interlude with the creepy Euro guy?</p><p> </p><p>

Will it be another powerhouse heel such as Juliette King (a King-Young tag team could set DPW on its ear)?</p><p> </p><p>

Will it be the navel reached the potential I thought she had Claire Winters who could come back and cause a huge storyline feud with Laura Flame?</p><p> </p><p>

What about this Melody? The assassin Phil brought in to take down the beloved Kate Avatar? She's older but what if she came back as a face? </p><p> </p><p>

Finally there is Doll Parts, Maria Guest and everyone's favorite little hero Simony Sentinel. Honestly Maria has never won me over but what if she was on a mission from a Cat Quine to make sure Simony was fired? Having her comeback gloating how she suckered her former Doll Parts partner into teaming with her only to throw the match because Cat had her back.,,,hmmm. But of course the majority will want Simony, but given my screen name of The Heel, will I do the fan favorite thing?</p><p> </p><p>

I've asked Mr Wolf a few questions but I will let him know shortly who will be given a second or third chance. </p><p> </p><p>

I will listen to anyone's convincing case to save someone so feel free to share</p>

Dr_Avalanche · March 2, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I will listen to anyone's convincing case to save someone so feel free to share</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You might already have made your decision, but I will share my opinions anyway, because if you give me a soapbox, I will get up on it. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> - Storywise, I'm all in favor of the idea of trying to rehabilitate Thea as a babyface. It is a compelling story, and the potential to blend kayfabe and reality is tempting. If her match performances match up, I don't know. If she has hit her ceiling and DPW has outgrown Thea, it might not be worth the effort, but surely she could at least be legit upper midcarder?</p><p> </p><p> - I can't list everyone so even though I like Claire Winters a lot, it doesn't kill me to let her go. Doll Parts on the other hand feels like unresolved stories waiting to be told. </p><p> </p><p> If you want second opinions, those are mine. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Now, my other thoughts... </p><p> </p><p> I'm really torn on the LaRue X/Kass/Thea Davies story. It totally gets me engaged, it kind of bothers me that I feel LaRue X and Kass are bad guys in the story. </p><p> </p><p> Almost every matchup I felt sad that one part had to go. Queens of the Damned was a group with instant character, but sometimes money talks. And I'm high on the winners, so yay...?</p><p> </p><p> Tamara as road agent sounds like an extremely good idea. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> As MrWolf101 can attest, I hemmed and hawed quite a bit before I selected Emiko to win the battle royal. Basically, she's my joshi talisman I'm always rooting for. I suspect she will never be a world champion, but even midcards need brave fighting underdogs. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I understand MrWolf101's reasoning regarding Simony and Doll Parts, but I still won't forgive it. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I was so mad when I read it!</p><p> </p><p> I get the reasoning about Claire and Laura. That you're putting Laura right up there in the main event again makes me very happy. She seems like such a boss in your universe. Sorry to see Claire go, but like Simony, maybe with some time away, she could come back with a vengeance.</p><p> </p><p> Sorry to see Deborah's return not really working out the way you hoped. She's not really doing all that fantastic in my game either, though she's functional in her particular role. On my larger roster, I can afford to have a "secondary" monster. As a singles competitor, I don't see her put up the numbers you would hope for.</p><p> </p><p> Re: Kate vs Melody, I've never had any success with those epic or once in a lifetime match types, rarely even steal the show (though that one has occasionally worked). </p><p> </p><p> I imagine you're not purging half your roster without a plan in motion to bring in some new names (from AAA, from defunct NOTBPW, from QAW I imagine). I'm excited to see what the new DPW will look like and where the story goes from here. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

MrWolf101 · March 5, 2017

<p>Chapter 37 Interlude: The Island of Doctor Faustus</p><p> </p><p>

</p><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Hyvuq0.jpg</span></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Her head still buzzing with thoughts of DPW finally having the company’s first sell-out crowd, Kate Avatar returns to her office in high spirits. This all dissipates as she walks through the door to find a morose Deborah Young sitting behind her desk.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Hey…Debbie, shouldn’t you be getting ready for your match tonight?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

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Letting out a slight scoff, Young finishes reading from a pile of papers on Kate’s desk then tosses the documents to the side and stands up, “Yeah, just thought I'd come by and let you know that I’m losing my match tonight.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

The nonchalant nature of Deborah’s declaration causes Kate to pause for several seconds before she finally responds, “Wait…you can’t be serious?! You’re going to win the Queen of the Ring title! If Alison is trying to intimidate…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“It’s not Alison, this is my decision. I’ve seen the results for tonight,” Young makes a gesture towards Hell Cat’s desk with her tree trunk of a right arm.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Debbie, you had no right…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“No right? I’m not the one screwing over the people that helped build this company. Simony, after everything she’s done for you, she’s out because Catherine Quine says so?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“It’s a lot more complicated than that.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“I’m sure. And Joanna and Natalie, with all the ridiculous shit you made those two do, their thrown away because Victoria doesn’t like their act?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“Debbie…” with Young’s caustic words still ringing in her ears, Avatar has to summon all of her inner strength to keep from losing her temper, “Sometimes sacrifices have to be made. You think I’m happy about it?! You think I didn’t try to fight these things?! At some point, I have to think about what’s best for the company.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

“I see,” taking one look back at Avatar’s desk, Deborah brushes past her boss, “Believe it or not Kate, there was no one in this business I respected more than you, but that all changed when you sold your soul. You can keep your belt. It’ll save you the trouble of screwing me over whenever Farrah or Catherine or Victoria wants you to put it on one of their favorites.” Young takes a step towards the door, but stops just short of leaving the office to lean back into Hell Cat, “Just do me one favor, ask yourself, what’s the point of owning a company if you’re not the one in charge?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

With that, the 248-pound woman walks out into the hallway, slamming the door behind herself while Kate remains frozen in place.</div><p></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>OOC:</strong> <em>After a nice week off from writing, I'm back and recharged. This break also helped me book the next few months of shows for DPW and I'm excited where this season is headed.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

With Theheel's choice in, it's full speed ahead, and Dr_Avalanche, I will respond to your comments after Red Alert is posted next weekend just to ensure that I don't spoil anything. </em><img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

GilmourGuy · March 5, 2017

<p>I also have thoughts regarding All in All.</p><p> </p><p>

I really enjoyed the show. Thought it was a fantastic read (as well as pretty freaking brave). Deborah Young's little interlude did more to make me like her than anything so far. It looks like a fun spin on Kate Avatar character. Did she just win control of her company, only to sell out/fire half her workers? What does that make her?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Over the Top Battle Royale</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Yeah, the King appearance in the show before had me fooled. I thought she was coming in with a big push. BTW, I still think my logic is sound. How can you throw a wrestler as large as Gloria or Monster or King over the ropes? It's like what Michael Cole keeps saying about the Big Show.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Generation NOW defeats Doll Parts</strong></p><p> </p><p>

You monster...</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Laura Flame defeats Claire Winters</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Probably the biggest surprise for me is that you actually fired one of these two. Winters and Flame are bonafide studs. Before creating DVW, I wrote (but never posted) a CVerse diary that was essentially a rip on CHIKARA. Ie, way more goofy and silly than what I'm writing now. My top tag team was Winters and Flame, running a gimmick where they dressed and pretended to be Captain Cold and Heatwave from the Flash TV show. Good times.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Kate Avatar defeats Melody</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Melody was a great choice for Vibert's hired gun. Too bad it didn't 'click' as well as you had hoped. I really enjoyed this main event. My one criticism is that I would have waited to have Flame turn on Kate. </p><p> </p><p>

Great show, Wolf. Can't wait to see what's next and then make woefully inaccurate predictions about it!</p>

kingjames · March 8, 2017

<p>Now, that's how you do a season finale!</p><p> </p><p>

If Season Five was "Everything Burns", then Season Six has to be "Rise Again", right? DPW is kind of fascinating. If we consider DPW to be the successor to BSC, then my god, what an unstable organization. BSC starts out as pure eye candy, turns into an actual wrestling promotion, dies a sudden and unexpected death, Kate starts DPW as a gritty continuation of BSC, DPW starts allowing back in early BSC sexual content (in small doses), DPW nearly dies due to finances once again, and now, DPW is given a second (third?) lease on life - with some stipulations. In some ways, BSC/DPW has been no less than five different promotions over the course of its life, which is what, about 10 years if you combine both promotions? Then again, ain't that the way with small scale promotions? You do, and become, what you have to be to keep the lights on one more day. You change, or you go the way of ECW, and die. It'll be interesting to see how much Kate chafes under the new content restrictions - will she go full Heyman and create a Cyrus-like figure to be the hate sink for all the things she wants to do, but isn't allowed to do? Or will she find having the financial cushion she's never had allows her to move away from tawdry elements that she only begrudgingly accepted in the first place because it kept DPW in business? I'm excited to see, either way.</p><p> </p><p>

From a meta-perspective, the changing up of DPW as an organization is a smart way to avoid burnout. Stagnation as an organization can be utterly boring, and utterly boring is a good way to decide to stop writing these diaries. Putting in place self-imposed challenges in how you approach your booking, and the creation of a meta-plot to tie into why you're making certain decisions, seems to me to be "freshening the gimmick" and making it more likely you'll continue to write instead of turning on the diary faster than a WWE audience turns on Roman Reigns.</p><p> </p><p>

Hell of a stipulation, the firing of everyone. Even more impressive you've followed through. We might need a roster update, to see who marked their doors and had the angel of death pass over them.</p><p> </p><p>

Red Alert Prediction Time!</p><p> </p><p>

Hoshiko Tagawa vs <strong>Velvet Suarez</strong></p><p>

<em>I think this is a tryout match for Hoshiko, figure out what kind of match grades she can put up. As such, I think the safer bet is to let your established wrestler pick up the victory, in case Tagawa stinks, because then you haven't really lost anything if it turns out Tagawa's a dud - instead of giving the dud the victory over your established worker.</em></p><p> </p><p>

First Blood Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</p><p>

<strong>Killer Kathy McMahon</strong> vs ???? (w/ Tamara McFly)</p><p>

<em>It would appear that the sexuality is going to be toned down in the "All-New, All-Different" DPW, but the violence isn't going to be. I think this match does happen, but I wouldn't be surprised if this is the one taken off the card. Assuming it does happen, I would take Killer Kathy over a bulldozer in a one-on-one match right now. A literal bulldozer.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Non-Title Match</p><p>

Emiko Miyoshi vs <strong>Gorgon</strong></p><p>

<em>I know Emiko was spared through Doc's decision, but I cannot imagine you'd let Gorgon lose this one, even through interference or DQ or countout. For one, I can't imagine Gorgon would let that happen without the Piper needing another round of structural repairs. I would not be surprised for a mid-match attack on Gorgon that gives Gorgon the DQ victory, nor would I be surprised if there was interference that lets Emiko look like maybe she's on Gorgon's level for a little while before the champ mercilessly seals the deal.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Main Event</p><p>

Kate Avatar vs <strong>Laura Flame</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><em>If there's one person in DPW who's willing to put ANYONE over, it's Kate. Mostly because she's you and doesn't have any real say about it </em><img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em> But I think we're on the verge of Flame getting a serious push into the upper reaches of DPW. Especially since Deborah Young's out of your main event card, there's room for someone to slide into the upper card. I don't think Laura gets a clean victory, if she does win. Alternatively, if Kate wins, it's going to be by such a slim margin that Flame manages to prove she deserves to be in the main event picture despite the loss.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Plus, <strong>B.W.A.</strong> in action!</p><p>

<em>B.W.A. defeats Godzilla right now. Technically, that'd be a handicap match, but G-Daddy still outweighs B.W.A. so I'm not sure it's much of a handicap. B.W.A. wins anyway.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bonus Questions</strong></p><p><strong>

Will all the matches on the advertised card actually take place? (You're guess is as good as mine )</strong></p><p>

<em>My only concern is that your scheduled First Blood match opponent might balk at the match stipulation. But I think yeah, </em><em><strong>they all happen</strong></em><em>.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Who will join Jim Lou Freebush at the announce table as DPW's new color commentator?</strong></p><p>

<em>If the North American women's wrestling world is all one great big happy family now, why not </em><em><strong>Grace Harper</strong></em><em>? I have a soft spot for Jim Lou, if you can't tell from my diary. I do think comparisons to Michael Cole are appropriate, but I'd like to think Jim Lou represents the good parts of Cole's approach (namely, when he's not having VINCE MCMAHON, DAMMIT yelling in his earpiece to awkwardly hit all of Vince's talking points).</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Who will be the wrestler representing Tamara McFly against Killer Kathy McMahon?</strong></p><p>

<em>Given the NOTBPW connection with McFly, it would seem to make sense that the wrestler representing McFly would have NOTBPW history. With that in mind, I'm thinking </em><em><strong>Amber Allen</strong></em><em> makes another run in the "new" DPW, one that perhaps matches her personal sensibilities better than her last run in the company.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Who will debut to challenge Gorgon to a Queen of the Ring title match at Bitter Harvest?</strong></p><p>

<em>If you're able to loan and such - or make one-shot deals for pricier talent - and since I know you don't give a rat's behind about AAA, why not </em><em><strong>Cherry Bomb</strong></em><em>? Cherry's got huge name value even in the midst of her physical decline. A solid win over the monster Cherry Bomb would give Gorgon another signature victory, and if you're able to book it effectively, still not tank the match grade for where on the card this match will be. Plus, she's a friggin' wizard on the microphone. You give her a mic and enough time devoted to promos, she can make up for a middling main event match score.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>How many titles will change hands during the show?</strong></p><p>

<em>Usually I'm on Team Chaos, but this time I'll be on Team Entropy - after the instability of All in All V, there'll be </em><em><strong>zero title changes</strong></em><em> as you find your narrative and booking footing in the New Era of DPW.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Tiebreaker (Price is Right rules)</strong></p><p>

<strong>What will be the number grade of the main event? (Kate vs Melody was a 68)</strong></p><p>

<em>Kate & Melody didn't click, but Laura Flame isn't nearly the name that Melody is. Still, I think Laura's physical skills are high enough that, with DPW's product settings, we see </em><em><strong>a 69 match rating</strong></em><em>. Ha! Take that, New Era content restrictions! I'll tip one out for Yo Ho! as I chuckle at my own juvenile sense of humor.</em></p>

Dr_Avalanche · March 8, 2017

<p>Whoops, I commented on the previous show but forgot my predictions. </p><p> </p><p>

Card for Red Alert</p><p> </p><p>

Hoshiko Tagawa vs <strong>Velvet Suarez</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

First Blood Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</p><p>

Killer Kathy McMahon vs <strong>???? (w/ Tamara McFly)</strong></p><p>

The streak is getting long enough that I start to look around for the sign of a credible threat that could dethrone the champion and those ???? are suggestive. I'm probably wrong, but let's go with the mystery wrestler. First blood is one of those match types where a slip could decide the outcome. Also, McMahon feels over enough that she could probably be the menacing threat she is just as well without a title.</p><p> </p><p>

Non-Title Match</p><p>

Emiko Miyoshi vs <strong>Gorgon</strong></p><p>

Well, now you're just mean. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> There can be honor in defeat, and I hope Emiko gets to put on a valiant effort, but I can't see her win this.</p><p> </p><p>

Main Event</p><p>

<strong>Kate Avatar</strong> vs Laura Flame</p><p>

Now, wouldn't it be interesting if Laura won? I want to think it could happen, but I haven't really convinced myself. Not quite feeling where this is going yet.</p><p> </p><p>

Plus, B.W.A. in action!</p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Questions</p><p>

Will all the matches on the advertised card actually take place? (You're guess is as good as mine ) Sure. Yeah, why not. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

Who will join Jim Lou Freebush at the announce table as DPW's new color commentator? Just because it would amuse me as much as it would piss me off, <strong>Catherine Quine</strong>. It doesn't seem likely, but I'm in the mood for a longshot. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

Who will be the wrestler representing Tamara McFly against Killer Kathy McMahon? In another case of diaries bleeding over into each other, I could see <strong>Jillian Jarvis</strong> being the kind of opponent that could take on McMahon.</p><p>

Who will debut to challenge Gorgon to a Queen of the Ring title match at Bitter Harvest? Is <strong>Sara Marie York</strong> too big for DPW? I hope not. </p><p>

How many titles will change hands during the show? <strong>One!</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Tiebreaker (Price is Right rules)</p><p>

What will be the number grade of the main event? (Kate vs Melody was a 68) <strong>71</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Also, looking forward to see what B.W.A gets up to. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

MrWolf101 · March 9, 2017

<p>Chapter 37 Interlude: The War for the West Coast</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Hyvuq0.jpg</span></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “I know Victoria, I saw them too…” Kate Avatar, her hands folded over each other as she leans into her desk, stares at the moving image on her computer screen as she sits in her home/office at Piper Casino.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/OdAnbs6.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Then what the hell are you going to do about it?!” even though Victoria Stone-McFly is 2,000 miles in her palatial Toronto mansion, Kate can still feel the force of the former NOTBPW booker slamming her fist against a table. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Despite All In All V being the first sell-out crowd in DPW’s history, a week later, the show feels more like a crushing defeat than the triumph it should have been. First, the company’s website had been taken down for several days by a coordinated DDoS attack, meaning there was no way to capitalize on the momentum coming out of the event.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When DPW’s homepage was finally brought back up, that is when the torrent of comments started to flood in. Avatar had grown used to reading the normal vitriol that comes with having an online presence, but this time, these responses were different. Some of the most misogynistic, hateful, threatening, and towards LaRue and Kass, racist, posts were made under DPW’s videos, causing YouTube to shut down the promotion’s channel for what felt like an eternity.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “It had to be IPW or CZCW, it just had to be,” Hell Cat responds after a long pause, trying to maintain her composure as best she can. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Of course it was them! Who else could it be?! What I asked is what are you going to do about it?!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Enough furniture had been smashed over the past few days in her office, and with her de facto boss on the other end of the Skype call, Kate tries to keep her blood from boiling, “Look, we can’t do anything about the crazy comments, but the stuff about us not having good enough production values, or relying on Piper Casino, that might just be valid. Our exclusive deal with them for Las Vegas expired last year, which means we are free to move to a bigger venue. I say we do it.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Her face losing some of its red tinge, Victoria sits up straighter, “I see.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “It’s a risk, but with as many people as we turned away during the show, I think we can draw a crowd of 500 by October.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “You’ll have to hire an actual crew to handle live events then. No more free casino staffers at your disposal, not to mention having to move out of that hovel of an office,” her tone now more contemplative, Dan Stone’s only daughter lifts the cup of steaming hot tea a maid just brought her to her lips. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Yes, and a professional team to film a proper broadcast too, plus an in-house musician to mix knock-offs of the tracks we use live so we can stop dubbing in the sound on our videos.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After taking a long sip from the porcelain cup, Victoria’s eyebrows arch as she responds, “Well, it looks like I should have had more confidence in you after all, Kate. You know, with this crap and Sherie stepping down as booker of AAA so Nina Cacace could take her place, those assholes in LA smell blood in the water when it comes to our Alliance. I’ll be damned if some pissant wannabes like Cliff Anderson and Gil Thomas push us around. If they want a war, they’ve got it.”</div><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>OOC:</strong> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Whoops, I commented on the previous show but forgot my predictions.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <em>Haha, it's all good. I was about to repost the card just in case. </em><img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> GilmourGuy and kingjames, I'll respond to your comments after I post Red Alert, but I really appreciate the kind words (and the humor that always makes me laught </em><img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em>). Thank you too to Dr_Avalanche and GilmourGuy for the nominations for DOTM! Life's been a little hectic lately, but the saga of DPW is always a bright spot for me. </em><img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

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