WCW: Heart and Soul

K-Nection · March 3, 2017

I loved that show top to bottom! Even if I got a couple of guesses wrong I have to remind myself that Dusty Rhodes is on this roster so he maybe influencing Bret on some of the "Dusty" finishes.

The Final Countdown · March 3, 2017

Friendly note to late arrivers: we got onto a new page just a couple of posts after Sin, so you might've missed the fact that it got posted.

It's a good thing I finished a couple of hours ago, because my brain is fried right now...

NEW FIREPRO! FIREPRO! FIREPRO! ONLINE MULTIPLAYER FIREPRO!

Sorry. Had to get that out of my system.

Satyr24 · March 3, 2017

I remember hearing the cruiserwieght didn't like that stage, as they couldn't do their dives to the outside because it was in the way

Briskout · March 3, 2017

Satyr24 - You sure? It went away around the time Hogan came, so I've always assumed it was to look more like the WWF.

<img alt="1428370553273.gif" data-src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/522a2049e4b0a0ce717e990c/t/55233458e4b047e0ca46cbd1/1428370553273.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Another shot of the ramp for those who are curious.

Anyways, loved this "B" PPV. There was just enough to hold on. Disappointed there was no reveal of who the new guy is, but set it up nicely for Superbrawl, leaving many options in the air for Clash of the Champions as well - Booker/Steiner, Booker/RVD, RVD/Rey, RVD/Booker. The highlight was Piper's Pit, just a great great segment to further build and explain the animosity to continue, as well as explain why Candido/TAKA would be with Bischoff.

Beejus · March 3, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Briskout" data-cite="Briskout" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Satyr24 - You sure? It went away around the time Hogan came, so I've always assumed it was to look more like the WWF.</div></blockquote> It wasn't the 1996-2001 cruiserweight division, it was the 92 light heavyweight division. The guys like Pillman and Brad Armstrong. Good stuff on Sin. Personally I think that if I make it back around to January in my game, I'm likely not going to get rid of most of those PPV names, because I don't care for them. But I have a theme to stay with for now. Anyways, the show reminded me a lot of an In Your House where the results weren't really in much doubt, but we were set for some good action.

The Final Countdown · March 4, 2017

January 2002: Sin Wrap-up Not a ton to note from tonight's show. Evan Karagis was brought before the wrestler's court by Ric Flair, apparently for not shaking his hand. Some would call it an outdated tradition, but I can see where Ric's coming from. I heaped lots of praise on RVD and The Destroyer for delivering a great main event, and they were both pretty happy about that. I also publicly reprimanded Luger and let him know that continued mediocrity like this wasn't going to be accepted. Lex didn't really react to that. I wonder if he figures his job is safe because he's Sting's buddy. If so, he's wrong. Corino came to me after the show to request a raise, and I gave him 75% of his requested amount. He was pleased with that decision. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Prediction scores (maximum possible points: 11) LordofGustav: 10 Wolfman84: 10 K-Nection: 9 michgcs: 9 DGenerationMC: 9 Dead_Jester: 9 Rateddc: 9 AMarc9-8: 9 Briskout: 9 franticloser: 9 Satyr24: 9 GingeyOne: 9 crackerjack: 9 BHK6: 9 SomeLazyMagic: 9 Uncrewed: 8 evileddie10: 8 2Sweet: 8 jscotty: 8 chrismday: 8 Cro Cop Rules: 8 Nobby_McDonald: 8 Theheel: 8 The Lariat: 8 Warhawk8492: 8 smw88: 7 deanohbk: 7 Happy0wns: 7 Beejus: 7 sportsfanmas: 7 KnowYourEnemy: 6 Kijar: 6 </div></blockquote> <hr noshade size=3> The question about Arn Anderson's negotiation will be factored in on the first PPV after the identity is revealed. I've decided to slightly modify my plans for the prediction contest schedule. The six month contest to determine the UFS will stay as is, from July through December, but the first six months of the year will now be split into two three month contests. I figure that'll give more people a chance to win something with three annual contests instead of two, and I also think the UFS contest deserves to be longer than the others. Story time (with Adam Cole baybay): I ran Sin, then immediately there was the headline that NJPW had bought and disbanded AJW. Seeing that note put the idea in my head about going back and buying them out myself, which would help me and also give some of their top talent steady work instead of just being kicked to the curb like NJPW was going to do. Thus I restored the temporary file so I could buy out AJW. Doing so meant I had to redo Sin, which I wasn't exactly thrilled about. Most of the matches got roughly the same score until we got to the final three. The tag and US title matches both pulled a B+ the first time, but as you saw they fell to a B on the redo. After seeing that I had a very bad feeling about the main event, but obviously that match turned out great. It was an 89, so I guess it was no less than .1 or .01 or whatever the fraction would be to push it into the A range. The first time I ran that match? B-. <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="demondragonking" data-cite="demondragonking" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Props to you as normally I'm not much or a Real World diary reader, but after popping in here on a curious whim, yours is one I will continue to follow to see the outcomes of. Well done work all around. 8)</div></blockquote> Cheers! Glad I was able to suck you in! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Lariat" data-cite="The Lariat" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>] Also, I'm gonna hope that you pick up Megumi Kudo soon. I'm sure she would be a fantastic addition to the women's roster and could work wonders.</div></blockquote> Kudo retired well before the start date of this game. She's currently a road agent in AJPW. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="crackerjack" data-cite="crackerjack" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Sting vs. Fit Finlay I'll poop my pants if otherwise</div></blockquote> I was sorely tempted to change this result just for you. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Doomsday[/b] vs. 3 Count Seemed like we got a soft face turn(?) for Doomsday. They are your next challengers</div></blockquote> They've actually been faces the entire time, technically. It just didn't seem that way because their only real feud had been with the NBT, who are also faces. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Briskout" data-cite="Briskout" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Kudos on AJW and forming a women's division out of the best parts. I like the idea of using the WWWA title as the centerpiece of the division. Having a women's brand in Japan with television in the states might be the best approach. We definitely are going to be approaching women's wrestling different...</div></blockquote> I think it would probably be the best way to handle it too, especially since the AJW women could actually cut promos over in Japan. Unfortunately it doesn't seem like it's going to be an option right away, because none of the broadcasters think I can support a third TV show at my current level. Until I can get my Saturday Night contracts off of the books (which isn't until late in 2002 I think), I guess the women will have to be worked into the Nitro cards somehow. If Jerry Lawler's the booker, I'm guessing we can expect lots of bra and panties matches from you! <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="K-Nection" data-cite="K-Nection" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Well it is nice to know you have the premier Women's Division in the world! <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I'm really psyched to see how you handle it going forward! You pretty much have your own female version of NXT. Without opening the game can you send workers down to development for the sole purpose of learning a language? If you can that is what you need to do until you are ready to officially launch it.</div></blockquote> No you can't. But that reminds me: I need to get the women signed to written contracts, rather than the PPA deals I inherited from AJW. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="michgcs" data-cite="michgcs" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>HE DOESN'T EVEN EAT MEAT! Who doesn't own a TV, anyway?! That guy's totally not gonna go far, man.</div></blockquote> I think it's hilarious that Vince put him in a storyline romance with the Bellas based on the idea that it was totally preposterous that either of these women would ever give this stupid nerd the time of day. And then he married one of them. Take that, Vince! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Kijar" data-cite="Kijar" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This KILLED me haha <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Love the plans to vitalize your company's women's division. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> RIP indeed. <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I felt kind of bad about buying them out; I'd have preferred for them to stay in business. But it was obviously inevitable, so I figured I might as well make the most of it. Now that I think about it, the joshi promotions always seem to die quick deaths in Genadi mods. Maybe that's by design? <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="K-Nection" data-cite="K-Nection" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW where the Big GIRLS Play! <img alt="3c38d01e350167c5b69f930211668f4d.jpg" data-src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/3c/38/d0/3c38d01e350167c5b69f930211668f4d.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> This picture reminds me of how disappointed I was that AJW didn't have Aja Kong at the time I bought them out. Would've loved to set her up as the monster heel of the division. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="LordofGustav" data-cite="LordofGustav" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>*punches Michael Cole at the face* Sorry, i had to. By the way, that was an amazing PPV and now you're going to let the WWF know that women can be talented as wrestlers and not merely eye candy.</div></blockquote> No apologies necessary; I think most everyone has wanted to do that at one point or another! My performance over popularity product should really benefit the AJW women, who obviously have next to no popularity in the US but are generally fantastic wrestlers. Manami Toyota is the only person in the entire company that the game considers an 'Excellent' in-ring worker. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="K-Nection" data-cite="K-Nection" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I loved that show top to bottom! Even if I got a couple of guesses wrong I have to remind myself that Dusty Rhodes is on this roster so he maybe influencing Bret on some of the "Dusty" finishes.</div></blockquote> I'm taking the view that Bret isn't necessarily opposed to interference and screwy finishes to advance storylines, as based on what I've read it seems like that was a hallmark of Stampede. He wants the guys (and now girls) to be skilled in the ring and put on good matches regardless of the nature of the finish, so merely having a great look and charisma isn't enough to take you to the top here. (It obviously helps though!) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Satyr24" data-cite="Satyr24" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I remember hearing the cruiserwieght didn't like that stage, as they couldn't do their dives to the outside because it was in the way</div></blockquote> I can see how that would be inconvenient, since the three other sides of the ring don't have as much room on the outside.

Briskout · March 4, 2017

What if you run events (even a weekly one) with tv showing them. It may hurt your ppv buy rates for a little bit there but it might be a workaround to the issue for now. And if you run in Japan it should still keep your overness up.

Beejus · March 4, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Now that I think about it, the joshi promotions always seem to die quick deaths in Genadi mods. Maybe that's by design?</div></blockquote> Honestly, I'd call it more of a TEW flaw. Companies like AJW and LLPW tend to crap out pretty quick in Hive's mods also. If it were only in Gen's stuff, then I would feel it is something with his mods, but it isn't. I feel it could - could, very possibly - be due to how even though it's been 20 years almost, TEW could look in a mirror and still see a shade of EWR in itself, which was made to be played in the 1998 Attitude Era as the WWF or WCW. Women's wrestling was still just a sideshow then, which means the AI doesn't know what to do with it. A human player can make it work, because we can book to certain strengths that the AI doesn't "think" of, but typically a women's match is likely going to be your "calm the crowd" bout in the WWF. Not saying that there haven't been innovations and fixes like The Bayley Effect, but generally, you're probably just meant to have women on the roster to shoot t-shirts and stand there looking half-naked. Just a theory. (a game theory.)

The Final Countdown · March 4, 2017

January 2002: Ultimate Fan Series preview

The 2002 edition of the Ultimate Fan Series has finished drafting, and the matches will begin the night after Sin. Feels like kind of a short turnaround, especially since there are still several title shots still remaining from the first contest, but this will be the new timeline for this event going forward.

#1: The K-Nections, managed by Kevin Gaines (K-Nection)

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Round 1: Rob Van Dam (World Heavyweight Champion)
Round 2: Rey Misterio Jr. (United States Heavyweight Champion)
Round 3: AJ Styles
Round 4: American Dragon
Tiebreaker Tag Team: RVD and Misterio

#2: The Agents of Chaos, managed by Beejus Pilgrim (Beejus)

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Round 1: Scott Steiner
Round 2: Rick Steiner
Round 3: Mark Jindrak
Round 4: Dustin Rhodes
Tiebreaker Tag Team: The Steiner Brothers

#3: Straight Edge Suckas, managed by jscotty

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Round 1: Booker T
Round 2: CM Punk (World Tag Team Champion)
Round 3: Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Round 4: Alex Wright
Tiebreaker Tag Team: Booker and Chavo

#4: The Dead Jesters, managed by Marshal Van Black (Dead_Jester)

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Round 1: Shane Douglas
Round 2: Lance Storm (World Tag Team Champion)
Round 3: Wild Card #2 of 2
Round 4: Billy Kidman
Tiebreaker Tag Team: Douglas and Storm

#5: Uncrewed's Crew, managed by Mike Storm (Uncrewed)

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Round 1: Sting
Round 2: TAKA (Cruiserweight Champion)
Round 3: Chris Candido
Round 4: Lex Luger
Tiebreaker Tag Team: Sting and Luger

#6: Satyr's Hopeful Few, managed by (Satyr24)

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Round 1: Kanyon
Round 2: The Destroyer
Round 3: Vampiro
Round 4: Buff Bagwell
Tiebreaker Tag Team: Kanyon and The Destroyer

#7: The League of Extraordinary Grapplers, managed by Tom Franken (Cro Cop Rules)

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Round 1: Ric Flair
Round 2: Diamond Dallas Page
Round 3: King Corino
Round 4: Fit Finlay
Tiebreaker Tag Team: Flair and DDP

#8: The Wild Cards, managed by (crackerjack)

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Round 1: Wild Card #1
Round 2: Sean O'Haire
Round 3: Jamie Knoble
Round 4: Chuck Palumbo
Tiebreaker Tag Team: The Natural Born Thrillers

Fan Prediction: Which team will win the Ultimate Fan Series? (Getting this right is worth three points in the current prediction contest.)

What if you run events (even a weekly one) with tv showing them. It may hurt your ppv buy rates for a little bit there but it might be a workaround to the issue for now. And if you run in Japan it should still keep your overness up.

Hmm...something to consider.

Theheel · March 4, 2017

I'm going with the #2 seed the Agents of Chaos.

I like the Dustin Rhoades factor as the #4 guy over other teams and The Steiners as the tag team is the best tiebreaker in the group.

I was leaning to the Staight Edge Suckas but I'm didn't like the Booker-Chavo tag team for tie-breakers

K-Nection · March 4, 2017

I was really wanting to put at least one bigger guy on my team but I seen Daniel Bryan (American Dragon) was still an option and I couldn't help myself. The UFS shot AJ Styles up the card last time and I hoped that this would do the same for him!

I think as a team they will gel well if anything. I have to go with my team!

smw88 · March 4, 2017

Nice selection of teams but have to go with team one k-nections

2Sweet · March 4, 2017

I believe #7 can take the win!

Beejus · March 4, 2017

No way anybody stands up to the Agents of Chaos! They are my fan prediction, of course! <img alt="

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Briskout · March 4, 2017

Gotta go with the Straight Edge Suckas, it's the team with the most to gain.

deanohbk · March 4, 2017

#7: The League of Extraordinary Grapplers,

KnowYourEnemy · March 4, 2017

Observing Wrestling February 2002: Ultimate Fan Series Preview Edition!

In a Christmas in July feel, the biggest WCW event of the summer has returned... in February. We're in love with the Ultimate Fan Series -- which lived up to its name. Amateur manager and bucket hat enthusiast Kevin "The Ghoul" Gaines had the right connections pull off victory in a terrific fall brawl match against Stanley "Satyr" Tyrone's team, "The Hopeful Few".

Booker T and Sting had a heated feud to win the spoils, with The Stinger splashing his way over into a match with Steiner. No word on who will manage The Stinger or The Sucker, but implications are heavy for both.

As always, Observing Wrestling has scooped some major players in the 2002 edition! We've heard that defending champion Kevin Gaines and runner-up "Satyr" will be making a grand return. Apparently, Gaines will manage WCW World Champion Rob Van Dam -- the two apparently get along backstage well, dabbling in recreational activities after WCW tapings.

It will be interesting to see how the two pair with returning member AJ Styles. Kevin grew up relatively close to Mr. Styles, but the dedicated grappler sometimes struggles to fit in backstage -- he doesn't really like to party, and occasionally the boys get on The Phenomenal One when he gets preachy about his Christian Faith.

Stanly Tyrone will be partnering with James Mitchell, electing to run with Mr. Mitchell's original clients -- Vampiro and The Destroyer. He will have the size to take home the gold, but does he have the skill? So far, both Gaines and Tyrone look evenly matched.

Our operatives within WCW managed to get the scoop on "The Empire" members affiliation. A young man named Mike Storm -- nephew of WCW tag-team champion Lance Storm -- will work with both Cruiserweight Champion TAKA and Chris "The Impact Player" Candido. Observing Wrestling has thrown their support behind Mike, and we think that his team "The Crew" will take home gold with Mr. Bischoff's help.

With a full reveal promised soon, we at Observing Wrestling are looking forward to your predictions in the UFS. Remember, we're currently holding a contest for the most correct predictions, and the winner will receive a "5 Stars" Observing Wrestling tank top!

Uncrewed's Crew (#5 Uncrewed) will win the UFS!

Cro Cop Rules · March 4, 2017

I gotta go with my boys, #7, The League of Extraordinary Grapplers!

Uncrewed · March 4, 2017

Gotta go with my boys! Uncrewed's Crew will win it all!

crackerjack · March 4, 2017

I'll go with Uncrewed's Crew. Sleeper pick is Satyr's Hopefuls. That's a solid lineup there.

Satyr24 · March 5, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="KnowYourEnemy" data-cite="KnowYourEnemy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Observing Wrestling February 2001: Ultimate Fan Series Preview Edition! In a Christmas in July feel, the biggest WCW event of the summer has returned... in February. We're in love with the Ultimate Fan Series -- which lived up to its name. Amateur manager and bucket hat enthusiast Kevin "The Ghoul" Gaines had the right connections pull off victory in a terrific fall brawl match against Stanley "Satyr" Tyrone's team, "The Hopeful Few". Booker T and Sting had a heated feud to win the spoils, with The Stinger splashing his way over into a match with Steiner. No word on who will manage The Stinger or The Sucker, but implications are heavy for both. As always, Observing Wrestling has scooped some major players in the 2002 edition! We've heard that defending champion Kevin Gaines and runner-up "Satyr" will be making a grand return. Apparently, Gaines will manage WCW World Champion Rob Van Dam -- the two apparently get along backstage well, dabbling in recreational activities after WCW tapings. It will be interesting to see how the two pair with returning member AJ Styles. Kevin grew up relatively close to Mr. Styles, but the dedicated grappler sometimes struggles to fit in backstage -- he doesn't really like to party, and occasionally the boys get on The Phenomenal One when he gets preachy about his Christian Faith. Stanly Tyrone will be partnering with James Mitchell, electing to run with Mr. Mitchell's original clients -- Vampiro and The Destroyer. He will have the size to take home the gold, but does he have the skill? So far, both Gaines and Tyrone look evenly matched. Our operatives within WCW managed to get the scoop on "The Empire" members affiliation. A young man named Mike Storm -- nephew of WCW tag-team champion Lance Storm -- will work with both Cruiserweight Champion TAKA and Chris "The Impact Player" Candido. Observing Wrestling has thrown their support behind Mike, and we think that his team "The Crew" will take home gold with Mr. Bischoff's help. With a full reveal promised soon, we at Observing Wrestling are looking forward to your predictions in the UFS. Remember, we're currently holding a contest for the most correct predictions, and the winner will receive a "5 Stars" Observing Wrestling tank top! Uncrewed's Crew (#5 Uncrewed) will win the UFS!</div></blockquote> Who the hell is Stanly Tyrone and why are you telling people he is associated with me and my team the Hopeful Few <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="crackerjack" data-cite="crackerjack" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'll go with Uncrewed's Crew. Sleeper pick is Satyr's Hopefuls. That's a solid lineup there.</div></blockquote> Crackerjack why arent you going for your own team? Going for my team S.H.F

Dead_Jester · March 5, 2017

Fan Prediction: Which team will win the Ultimate Fan Series? (Getting this right is worth three points in the current prediction contest.)

-Going with head instead of heart on this one and picking the Straight Edge Suckas to win it all.

Rateddc · March 5, 2017

Gonna go out on a limb and say #7: The League of Extraordinary Grapplers.

K-Nection · March 5, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="KnowYourEnemy" data-cite="KnowYourEnemy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Apparently, Gaines will manage WCW World Champion Rob Van Dam -- the two apparently get along backstage well, dabbling in recreational activities after WCW tapings. </div></blockquote> Yeah....he wrote high school me to a tee here lol! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Kevin grew up relatively close to Mr. Styles, but the dedicated grappler sometimes struggles to fit in backstage -- he doesn't really like to party, and occasionally the boys get on The Phenomenal One when he gets preachy about his Christian Faith.</div></blockquote> Well he does have the Flying Goat to hang out with while RVD and Rey get a "pep talk" from Kevin Gaines lol. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I was also pushing for Bret to call the duo of Rey Misterio and RVD The Green Party but I don't think he is having it <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

crackerjack · March 5, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Satyr24" data-cite="Satyr24" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Crackerjack why arent you going for your own team?</div></blockquote> I like my team, but I want to be the draft next time more. Gotta be a bit smarter with my money here.

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