WCW: Taylor Made(92&Beyond)

[Jaysin]

WCW Taylor Made

The year was 1992, and WCW was coming off a year that did the impossible: topped 1990 as the most financially destructive year in the company’s short history. In 1991, Dusty Rhodes easily picked up the slack where Ole Anderson left off in the inane, nonsensical, completely asinine booking department. While arguably not as humorously terrible as Ole was, the numbers were there clear as day, Dusty was not the man for the job.

 

The start of 1992 saw long-time WCW front man Jim Herd step down from his position of power in WCW due to frustration, stress, and a feeling of helplessness to curve WCW’s problems. Two years of Ole’s Third-Grade Magic Shows and Dusty’s bad gimmick matches had taken their toll on Herd, and after all the nonsense over the last 25 months, who could blame him the least bit for waving the white flag.

 

In steps Kip Allen Frye, a long time Turner employee. With Frye now in charge of the back office portion of the company, many changes were made to WCW in hopes to not only get the company out of the Red, but also give the fans a better product. One such change was instituting a "bonus system". At every major card, the workers who had the best overall performance would receive a bonus. The second major change was removing Dusty Rhodes from the Head Booker position. Replacing Dusty was no easy task as every one in the locker room claimed to know what's best for the company. Shockingly, mid card stalwart Terry Taylor was named Head Booker of the reeling promotion.

 

Terry himself also brought about changes. The more outlandish characters and gimmicks would be out the door. Submission victories now occur when you make your opponent tap out. Terry and Frye's goal was to give WCW a true alternative feel to the more cartoon world of the World Wrestling Federation. Frye and Taylor also decided to "trim the fat" and cut ties with a large portion of the roster in order to make room for an influx of talent from around the world.

 

With a barebones roster and new authorities in place; World Championship Wrestling hopes to become the one true juggernaut in professional wrestling.

 

 

[Jaysin]

Show History

 

 

January 1991

Week One

WCW Power Hour

World Championship Wrestling

WCW Main Event

 

 

Week Two

WCW Power Hour

World Championship Wrestling

WCW Main Event

 

 

Week Three

WCW Power Hour

World Championship Wrestling

WCW Main Event

 

 

Week Four

Clash of the Champions XVIII

WCW Power Hour

World Championship Wrestling

WCW Main Event

 

[Jaysin]

 

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WCW World Heavyweight

Lex Luger

Won July 14th, 1991

 

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WCW United States Heavyweight

"Ravishing" Rick Rude

Won November 19th, 1991

 

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WCW World Television

Steve Austin

Won June 3rd, 1991

 

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WCW World Light Heavyweight

Jushin Thunder Liger

Won December 25, 1991

 

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WCW World Tag Team

Ricky Steamboat & Dustin Rhodes

Won November 19th, 1991

 

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WCW United States Tag Team

The Young Pistols(Steve Armstrong & Tracy Smothers)

Won November 5th, 1991

 

 

[Jaysin]

 

OUT OF CHARACTER POST

 

 

This diary is going to be 99% kayfabe to reflect the era. I may have a prediction contest where the winner picks a promotion to profile, but other than that the diary is focused on the storylines happening in WCW. If I don't do the contest, I may do bi-monthly write ups for the rest of the world.

[Justin]

Where did you get a 1992 mod?

[Jaysin]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Justin" data-cite="Justin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43537" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Where did you get a 1992 mod?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=537944" rel="external nofollow">http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=537944</a></p><p> </p><p> It's not released yet. I've just done the preliminary work to prepare for the diary.</p>

[Justin]

Ah, yes, I'm waiting on that with baited breath as well!

[LordofGustav]

This sounds a prelude to something... it good enough to build hype to a great mod! I can't wait to either bring the Hogan vs. Flair that everyone's waiting for or undo the damage that Herd left for WCW.

[TsuMirren]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43537" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>OUT OF CHARACTER POST</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> This diary is going to be 99% kayfabe to reflect the era. I may have a prediction contest where the winner picks a promotion to profile, but other than that the diary is focused on the storylines happening in WCW. If I don't do the contest, I may do bi-monthly write ups for the rest of the world.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> *applause*</p><p> </p><p> Art isn't art if you have to explain it's concept or structure. (Me, just now)</p>

[to4sty]

I'll be locked into this one, I loved 1992 in wcw....might be a barebones roster as you say, but what is there is great. Sting, the dangerous alliance, vader, the Steiners, Rhodes and Windham, Steamboat....it was one of my favourite years

[Jaysin]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="LordofGustav" data-cite="LordofGustav" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43537" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This sounds a prelude to something... it good enough to build hype to a great mod! I can't wait to either bring the Hogan vs. Flair that everyone's waiting for or undo the damage that Herd left for WCW.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Well Flair & Hogan both work for WWF at the start of the mod, so I'm sure the AI will have them work against each other at least once. Both will go on my Shortlist once I start the actual game though. Neither are important to the story I have planned for the first year at least. </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="TsuMirren" data-cite="TsuMirren" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43537" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>*applause*<p> </p><p> Art isn't art if you have to explain it's concept or structure. (Me, just now)</p></div></blockquote><p> I've been wanting to do a total kayfabe diary for years, but this is like the perfect starting point for me as it's when I really fell in love with wrestling. </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="to4sty" data-cite="to4sty" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43537" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'll be locked into this one, I loved 1992 in wcw....might be a barebones roster as you say, but what is there is great. Sting, the dangerous alliance, vader, the Steiners, Rhodes and Windham, Steamboat....it was one of my favourite years</div></blockquote><p> Yeah, the roster is amazing all things considered. Rude is one of the best in the world at this time. Sting is my all time favorite. I love Dustin Rhodes. Dangerous Alliance rules. Plus, the free agency available opens up so many possibilities. </p><p> </p><p> Anyways, Hall of Champions and January 1991's schedule have been added above. I won't be able to do anything more until the mod drops.</p>

[Bluestillidie00]

Looking good! Currently reading Foley's book atm and this part of his career really intrigued me, hope you have plans for Cactus <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

[Jaysin]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43537" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center"><p><strong>WCW Saturday Night </strong></p><p><strong> Saturday January Week One</strong></p><p><strong> Show Rating: 76</strong></p><p> </p><p> Show opens with Arn Anderson belittling that "young buck" Dustin Rhodes. Dustin doesn't like what he's hearing and comes out to trade insults before agreeing to meet in the main event!<strong>[92]</strong></p><p> </p><p> Up next the WCW United States Tag Team Champions are in action as the Young Pistols(Steve Armstrong & Tracy Smothers) defend their titles against Brian Armstrong and Marcus Alexander Bagwell. Steve and Brian didn't hold back despite being brothers. The ending came when the Pistols hit their patented Doomsday Dropkick on Bagwell. <strong>[50]</strong></p><p> </p><p> Steve Austin recently decreed that he's such a fighting champion he'll defend his belt against anyone and Johnny B Badd was the first to stand up for a chance at the prestigious title. Badd was no match for Austin's cunning however and was put away swiftly via the Stun Gun.<strong>[63]</strong></p><p> </p><p> Backstage Missy Hyatt is interviewing Sting and Ricky Steamboat about Dustin facing Arn in the main event. They have faith in the youngster, but think he's in over his head!<strong> [100]</strong></p><p> </p><p> In the ring, Diamond Dallas Page is standing alone with a mic. He insults the West Virginia natives before introducing his newest clients: "The Diesel Machine" Kevin Nash and "The Diamond Studd" Scott Hall. Together they're the Diamond Mine and they're on the hunt for gold! <strong>[77]</strong></p><p> </p><p> DDP's charges wasted no time in showing they're the real deal when they made short work of the legendary Junkyard Dog and the fighting lumberjack Big Josh. Hall hoisted the flannel clad Josh up for his devastating Diamond Death Drop! <strong>[63]</strong></p><p> </p><p> Back to the locker room, US Champion Rick Rude is ranting about Sting. He reminds us that the Dangerous Alliance has one goal above all else and that's to rid WCW of The Man They Call Sting. <strong>[92]</strong></p><p> </p><p> Number One contender for the Light Heavyweight Championship Brian Pillman teams up with second generation superstar Eddie Guerrero to take on The York Foundation. Alexandra and Morton were livid as Rich continued to make mistakes and it ended up costing them the match when Pillman flew through the air and nails Rich with the Air Pillman! <strong>[69]</strong></p><p> </p><p> Following the commercial break, Ron Simmons is making his way to the ring. Simmons talks about how he's been in a rut lately. He's still picking up the wins, but he hasn't felt himself. He decided to go look for a mentor. Someone to guide him on his path to the World Heavyweight Championship. That man is...Ernie Ladd! Ladd greets the fans and says by this time next year Ron will have been World Champion! <strong>[58]</strong></p><p> </p><p> Larry Zbyszko seemed to take offense to Simmons and Ladd and comes out to challenge Ron to an impromptu match. Simmons catches Larry off guard and hits a picture perfect Spinebuster putting the "Living Legend" down for the three count. <strong>[70]</strong></p><p> </p><p> In the main event, Dustin Rhodes and Arn Anderson tore the house down. For a few minutes it looked like Dustin might actually beat the wily veteran, but Arn snuck a dirty pin in by grabbing Dustin's tights. Dustin looks furious! <strong>[80]</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> ...</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43537" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:left"><p><span style="font-size:8px"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>WCW Power Hour</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong> Saturday January Week One(Immediately following Saturday Night)</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> Diamond Mine cut a promo</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> Diamond Mine defeated Arachnaman, Brian Armstrong, and Dean Malenko</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> Big Van Vader and Mr. Hughes defeated Marcus Alexander Bagwell and Van Hammer</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> Missy Hyatt interviewed Sting, Dustin Rhodes, and Ricky Steamboat</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> The Young Pistols defeated Johnny B Badd and Z-Man</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> Steve Austin defeated Junkyard Dog to retain the WCW Television Title</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> </span><span style="font-size:8px"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">WCW Main Event</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline"> Sunday January Week One</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> The Young Pistols defeat Dean Malenko and Brian Armstrong</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> Missy Interviews the Dangerous Alliance</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> Ron Simmons defeats the Taylor Made Man</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> Missy interviews Ron Simmons and Ernie Ladd</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> The Steiner Brothers defeat Richard Morton and Thomas Rich</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px"> Rick Rude & Steve Austin defeat Big Josh and Junkyard Dog</span></p></div><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote>