The Climb [RMW, CVerse]

[Historian]

<p>June had come to a close which meant it was time for the staff at TotalExtremeWrestling.com to release their halfway awards. I did not expect to have any of my guys win any, but I felt it was important to be up to date with what was going on in the world and to see who was tearing down the house. We were doing well, having just drawn two hundred and sixty-five paid admissions to the Summer Spectacular.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Wrestler of the Year So Far</strong> -- Pirata Malvado [sOTBW]</p><p> <strong>Promotion of the Year So Far</strong> - SOTBW</p><p> <strong>Tag Team of the Year So Far </strong>- Red Scourge (Malvado and Blood Raven) [sOTBW]</p><p> <strong>Match of the Year So Far</strong> - Nicky Champion def. Rich Money at USPW Declaration of Independence </p><p> <strong>Show of the Year so Far</strong> - SOTBW Campeones [March, 2017]</p><p> <strong>Young Wrestler of the year So Far</strong> - BW Eddie [21CW]</p><p> <strong>Veteran Wrestler of the Year so Far</strong> - Soul Taker [sOTBW]</p><p> <strong>Female Wrestler of the Year So Far</strong> - Lauren Easter [NOTBW]</p><p> <strong>Independent Wrestler of the Year so Far</strong> - Jagged</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> South of the Border was having a great year Pirata Malvado was having his best year as a professional, both as a singles and as a tag competitor. The Confederation of the Territories was doing well. Membership stood at fourteen. Cedar Rapids Wrestling had closed, by the CILL group out of Mexico had also joined to give us two Mexican companies, four Canadian companies, and eight American companies. The champions in the organization highlighted that diversity. </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:14px;">COTT Champions as of Monday, Week 1, July, 2017</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>COTT World Heavyweight Champion</strong> - Running Wolf, won March of 2017 [def. The Architect]</p><p> <strong>COTT World Tag Team Champions</strong>- Silver Tiger and Capitao Brasil Jr., won June of 2017 [def The Gods of Thunder]</p><p> <strong>COTT World Junior Heavyweight Champion </strong>- Shane Nelson, won June of 2017 [def. K Squared]</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> I also checked in on some of our former talent who had left us for written deals. I wanted to know what our guys were up to -- and if any of them were going to come back on the market so I could hopefully get them to return.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>RMW Alumni with Written Deals:</p><p> </p><p> Jakob Yoder - Midcarder in RIPW</p><p> Hellion - Lower Midcarder in RIPW</p><p> Cip Conduit - Enhancement Talent in USPW</p><p> Lassana Masuki - Opener in USPW</p><p> The Silencer - Opener in RIPW</p><p> Whitehorse Whitaker - Upper Midcarder in RIPW</p><p> Howlin’ Mad Mort - Upper Midcarder in RIPW</p><p> </p><p> *El Mitico Jr. was recently released by SOTBW and signed with GSW where he is a Midcarder</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The beginning of July was bad news for Jack Bruce -- who tore his quad and will be out for close to a year. Eddie Howard also broke his neck and will be out for over a year recovering. I hoped the best for both of those men. The Bruce loss will hurt SWF as he was the figure head and the loss of Eddie Howard will force USPW to come up with some babyface tag teams. </p><p> </p><p> I took a drink of water and contemplated my own company’s future. The Tribe versus The Hazard Gang had been doing well. We just did the eight man tag and I knew that I wanted to continue the angle for just a little while longer. Ultimately, I wanted to blow the feud off with Dillon and Wolf in a singles, and the other six doing battle in a gimmick tag match. I had not quite decided what gimmick match I wanted them to meet in, just that I knew I wanted to do it.</p><p> </p><p> We had Independence coming up which was going to be highlighted by McManus defending his title against the debuting Primus Allen -- the last of Bowen’s monsters and would be setting up for the Gold Rush tournament in August. The Tribe/Hazard angle would come to a head in September, I was pretty confident on that. Hopefully the blow offs would live up to everything that we had been building so far this year.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Rocky Mountain Wrestling Presents: Independence</span></p><p> Saturday, Week 4, July, 2017</p><p> Live at the Oxford Arena, 7:30 PM bell time</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Championship</span></p><p> Sixty Minute Time Limit</p><p> Primus Allen w/ Lisa Bowen versus “The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus ©</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Semi Main Event</strong></p><p> Six Man Tag</p><p> Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p> Masked Patriot and The Celestial Bodies versus The Gods of Thunder and Avalanche w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Special Attraction</strong></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</span></p><p> Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p> The Griffins versus The Hazard Gang [“Outlaw” Wes Revell and “Cowboy” Buck Winchester] w/ Duke Hazard</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Singles Match</strong></p><p> Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p> “The Hillbilly Hammer” Clyde Puder versus Scythe</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Opening Match</strong></p><p> Singles Match</p><p> Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p> Elliot Thomas versus Syd Collier</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

[Leion]

<p>This has been an excellent read, and I am happy to see the guys that moved on, hopefully they have long successful careers, but if they can't make it in the big leagues, they can always return to the rocky mountains. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

Main Event</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

Sixty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Primus Allen w/ Lisa Bowen versus <strong>“The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus ©</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Semi Main Event</p><p>

Six Man Tag</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Masked Patriot and The Celestial Bodies</strong> versus The Gods of Thunder and Avalanche w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Special Attraction</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

The Griffins versus <strong>The Hazard Gang [“Outlaw” Wes Revell and “Cowboy” Buck Winchester] w/ Duke Hazard</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

Singles Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

“The Hillbilly Hammer” Clyde Puder versus <strong>Scythe</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Opening Match</p><p>

Singles Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Elliot Thomas</strong> versus Syd Collier</p>

[smw88]

<p>Main Event</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

Sixty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Primus Allen w/ Lisa Bowen versus “The Georgia Bulldog” <strong>RilSey McManus</strong> ©</p><p>

emi Main Event</p><p>

Six Man Tag</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Masked Patriot and The Celestial Bodies versus The <strong>Gods of Thunder and Avalanche</strong> w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Special Attraction</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

The Griffins versus <strong>The Hazard Gang </strong>[“Outlaw” Wes Revell and “Cowboy” Buck Winchester] w/ Duke Hazard</p><p> </p><p>

Singles Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

“The Hillbilly Hammer” Clyde Puder versus <strong>Scythe</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Opening Match</p><p>

Singles Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Elliot Thomas versus <strong>Syd Collier</strong></p>

[Historian]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Leion" data-cite="Leion" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This has been an excellent read, and I am happy to see the guys that moved on, hopefully they have long successful careers, but if they can't make it in the big leagues, they can always return to the rocky mountains. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I included that just for you, so I'm glad you enjoyed that part. Hopefully some of them will get released *cough* Jakob *cough* so they can return to me!</p>

[King Bison]

<p>This is awesome man. Love the updates on the guys that left</p><p> </p><p>

Rocky Mountain Wrestling Presents: Independence</p><p>

Saturday, Week 4, July, 2017</p><p>

Live at the Oxford Arena, 7:30 PM bell time</p><p> </p><p>

Main Event</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

Sixty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Primus Allen w/ Lisa Bowen</strong> versus “The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus ©</p><p>

Bold prediction but I can see a bulldog title chase being big business!</p><p> </p><p>

Semi Main Event</p><p>

Six Man Tag</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Masked Patriot and The Celestial Bodies versus <strong>The Gods of Thunder and Avalanche w/ Lisa Bowen</strong></p><p>

Bowen’s monsters have it. Btw I really enjoy the old school manager having a stable of monsters thing here</p><p> </p><p>

Special Attraction</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

The Griffins versus <strong>The Hazard Gang [“Outlaw” Wes Revell and “Cowboy” Buck Winchester] w/ Duke Hazard</strong></p><p>

The Hazard Gang has been on a roll don’t see it stopping yet</p><p> </p><p>

Singles Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

“The Hillbilly Hammer” Clyde Puder versus <strong>Scythe</strong></p><p>

Scythe has a lot of potential and needs to build momentum coming out of the title match</p><p> </p><p>

Opening Match</p><p>

Singles Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Elliot Thomas versus <strong>Syd Collier</strong></p><p>

I hate Elliot Thomas</p>

[Historian]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="King Bison" data-cite="King Bison" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This is awesome man. Love the updates on the guys that left<p> </p><p> </p><p> Semi Main Event</p><p> Six Man Tag</p><p> Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p> Masked Patriot and The Celestial Bodies versus <strong>The Gods of Thunder and Avalanche w/ Lisa Bowen</strong></p><p> Bowen’s monsters have it. Btw I really enjoy the old school manager having a stable of monsters thing here</p><p> </p><p> Special Attraction</p><p> Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</p><p> Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p> The Griffins versus <strong>The Hazard Gang [“Outlaw” Wes Revell and “Cowboy” Buck Winchester] w/ Duke Hazard</strong></p><p> The Hazard Gang has been on a roll don’t see it stopping yet</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm glad. I'm going to try to do updates on them twice a year to see how they're developing. I'm glad to see Jakob is finally getting used -- his first couple of months in RIPW he didn't show up on a single show, but this year he's been getting some work and moving up the card. It makes me sad that they only have Hellion as a Lower Midcarder. He was a main eventer for me!</p><p> </p><p> I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes the old school manager thing. To me, you can't have a proper territory without having a manager with a stable. It also gives me the ability to rotate guys out if they get signed but still keep some heat on the angle because of the manager being the same.</p><p> </p><p> I also love managers and usually have an abundance of them (this is the first time I've limited myself and only have two, I'm proud of myself!)</p>

[Leion]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Historian" data-cite="Historian" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I included that just for you, so I'm glad you enjoyed that part. Hopefully some of them will get released *cough* Jakob *cough* so they can return to me!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Appreciate it man! It makes the world feel more alive. I want to see that return as well, that would be awesome. But it is fun to see them go up the card in bigger promotions.</p>

[Theheel]

<p>Main Event</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

Sixty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Primus Allen</strong> w/ Lisa Bowen versus “The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus ©</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Riley has had a great run, but Primus is the real deal</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Semi Main Event</p><p>

Six Man Tag</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Masked Patriot and The Celestial Bodies</strong> versus The Gods of Thunder and Avalanche w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p>

<strong>Patriot now has an opening with my title change prediction. The Av does the honors</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Special Attraction</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

The Griffins versus <strong>The Hazard Gang </strong>[“Outlaw” Wes Revell and “Cowboy” Buck Winchester] w/ Duke Hazard</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>I’m kind of liking the Hazard Gang, since they tend to my heel tendencies so I’m calling for them to win this match</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Singles Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

“The Hillbilly Hammer” Clyde Puder versus <strong>Scythe</strong></p><p>

<strong>Lots of potential, but he needs some time to build up both in skill and mo, but it starts here</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Opening Match</p><p>

Singles Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Elliot Thomas versus <strong>Syd Collier</strong></p><p>

<strong>Elliot hasn’t impressed in his opportunities, so while he can’t be George South, he could be similar to the looooong time Alabama Jr Heavyweight Champion Mike Jackson</strong></p>

[Historian]

<p>RMW Presents: Independence</p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><img alt="kOktKJK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kOktKJK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;">Independence</span></p><p>

Saturday, Week 4, July, 2017</p><p>

Live at the Oxford Arena, 7:30 PM bell time</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Opening Match</strong></p><p>

Singles Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<img alt="8he4AXo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8he4AXo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> vs. <img alt="7FcFTJs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7FcFTJs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

Elliot Thomas versus Syd Collier</p><p> </p><p>

In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Syd Collier defeated Elliot Thomas in 7:58 by pinfall. <strong>D-.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Marshall Dillon comes to the ring and challenges Running Wolf to a match. <strong>C.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Singles Match</strong></p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<img alt="5ao1P50.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5ao1P50.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> vs. <img alt="VqF20Lc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VqF20Lc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

“The Hillbilly Hammer” Clyde Puder versus Scythe</p><p> </p><p>

In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Scythe defeated Clyde Puder in 6:07 by pinfall with an Underworld Spike. <strong>E+</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Special Attraction</strong></p><p>

<img alt="yqfk0JI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yqfk0JI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<img alt="yGtixTC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yGtixTC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="45c2puo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/45c2puo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> vs. <img alt="3PnWRwb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3PnWRwb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bb5RAfR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bb5RAfR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> w/ <img alt="apAduk2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/apAduk2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

The Griffins versus The Hazard Gang [“Outlaw” Wes Revell and “Cowboy” Buck Winchester] w/ Duke Hazard</p><p> </p><p>

In a decent match, The Griffins defeated Outlaw Wes Revell and Buck Winchester in 13:44 when Mark Griffin defeated Outlaw Wes Revell by pinfall with a Swinging Side Slam after a distraction from Ace Youngblood. The Griffins win the Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship titles. <strong>D</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Semi Main Event</strong></p><p>

Six Man Tag</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<img alt="jv8xUiQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jv8xUiQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="glz4kfg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/glz4kfg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PiO9M3N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PiO9M3N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> vs. <img alt="fFZD8mi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fFZD8mi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5hKFAts.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5hKFAts.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iYV1nNB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iYV1nNB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> w/ <img alt="9CEP5Gv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9CEP5Gv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

Masked Patriot and The Celestial Bodies versus The Gods of Thunder and Avalanche w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Avalanche and The Gods Of Thunder defeated Masked Patriot and The Celestial Bodies in 16:54 when Atlas defeated Angel Of Mercy by pinfall with a Kronus Bomb. <strong>C-</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<img alt="IhIR4AY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IhIR4AY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

Primus Allen had an interview hyping his upcoming singles match with Riley McManus.<strong> D-</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Main Event</p><p>

<img alt="R8Ndz2y.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/R8Ndz2y.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

Sixty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<img alt="IhIR4AY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IhIR4AY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> w/ <img alt="9CEP5Gv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9CEP5Gv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> vs. <img alt="fSQruWq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fSQruWq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

Primus Allen w/ Lisa Bowen versus “The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus ©</p><p> </p><p>

In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Primus Allen defeated Riley McManus in 22:27 by pinfall with a Running Powerslam. Primus Allen wins the Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Championship title. <strong>D+</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Overall: Production values worsen the reception of the show. This show increased our popularity in one region. <strong>D</strong>.</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[Historian]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Dx23zt4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Dx23zt4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

I was standing for the main event. This was the culmination of months of planning. Months of booking and strategizing. In October of last year, I put the strap on Riley McManus to set him up as our guy. I wasn’t sure who we would have for the long term and he had earned it over the first nine months of working for me. I rewarded him in the tenth. He had defended the title seven times since then. He had been a good, no a great, champion for a company of our size. He was dependable. He worked hard. He had a good attitude. He wanted the company to do well. He had no ego about him at all. He brought consistency to the Championship. Tonight he was dropping it to the newly arrived Primus Allen.</p><p> </p><p>

Primus Allen was a booker’s wet dream. A legitimate athlete with a pedigree you could point to. He was good looking. He was in great shape. He was physically imposing. He could cut a promo. He could take bumps. He could work. I couldn’t believe Eisen had let a man like him slip through his fingers. Allen could have been, and by all rights should be, the next biggest star in wrestling. I don’t imagine he will be here long. TCW or USPW or NOTBW or SOTBW or someone will come calling for a man of his abilities. For now, he was here.</p><p> </p><p>

I watched as they did battle. Allen had the heat, McManus made the come back. The crowd was responding. They weren’t as hot as I would have liked them to be for this, but it was Allen’s first match. He lifted McManus onto his shoulders. He took off across the room and lept into the air before driving McManus into the mat. It was a devastating-looking running powerslam. Riley laid motionless as Alvin counted the one, two, three. Allen raised the Heavyweight Championship up high. Bowen patted him on the back. She pointed to him like he was the new top dog -- and for now he was.</p><p> </p><p>

McManus did not move -- he was not supposed to move. He was selling the powerslam. He was giving Allen his moment in the sun. The conquering villian who overwhelmed the hero. Allen made his march to the back and walked past me. I patted him on the shoulder. I was proud of him, but I wanted Riley. He rolled out of the ring and began to stagger back. The crowd stood for him. They applauded. He was their guy after all. He had not been made in another company. He had never appeared on national television.</p><p> </p><p>

Sure, Running Wolf sold the most merchandise -- but for several years he had appeared on national television for USPW. Dillon had been on SWF’s show for a couple of years. Patriot, Allen, Avalanche, Atlas, Titan -- they had all done time in companies with national television. Riley had not. He had sweated it out in high school gyms and the small circuit. He became champion out of an appreciation for his hard work. He had been here. He hadn’t left. No one was beating down his door for a contract, despite his skill. He was their guy. They loved him here at the Oxford Arena. Tonight he lost, but they cheered him on his way back. </p><p> </p><p>

He pushed back the curtain and I stood in his way. The rest of the boys behind me. I opened my arms and he came closer and we hugged. I said nothing. He said nothing. We didn’t need to. This was a hug of appreciation. A hug of recognition. A hug that was trying to say all the things that words would make cheap. </p><p>

I started Rocky Mountain Wrestling for guys like Riley. The underappreciated. The undervalued. Sure, in the nineteen shows we had run since inception we had grown to be something more. A haven for cast-off talents and blue chip prospects. A place where young talent who was let go could start over. A developmental territory for the whole industry and not just a company -- but we would always be a place for guys like Riley. The hardworking, good-spirited warriors who just wanted a place to ply their craft. </p><p> </p><p>

I couldn’t say that to Riley, but I could hug him. I did not have the words to say how much I appreciated his effort over the last nineteen months. How he had solidified himself, in my mind, of being our top guy. Whether or not he sold the merchandise, Riley had a job with me for as long as he wanted it. Riley was Mr. Rocky Mountain Wrestling.</p><p> </p><p>

I whispered to him. “Thank you.” And released him. He didn’t respond. He just nodded. He knew. I knew. And tonight… Tonight that was all that mattered.</p>

[Leion]

Man that was bitter sweet, seeing Riley lose the belt is very sad. But Allen as champion is promising. Hope he doesn't get signed right under your feet before you can build up his reign.

[King Bison]

Even though I predicted it, it still cut deep to see Riley drop the belt here. I hope this leads to a rewarding title hunt for him while he seeks redemption. Another great show Historian. Keep them coming

[moafnsteel]

Man what an awesome two shows. Sorry I didn't predict I have had family in all week. Your dynasty continues to be my favorite, makes me know that I really need to step up my game lol. Cannot wait to see what you have coming next. Great job!

[Historian]

<p>I sat at my desk and stared up the ceiling. Roger and Philipee had officially reported to Providence and New York respectfully. It was always sad to see talent go, but Roger was in the middle of the Tribe-Hazard Gang angle. It was going to force me to figure out who to plug in to the planned six-man tag match in September, or how to change that match to wrap the angle up.</p><p> </p><p> In addition, SWF was coming after five more talents. August was going to be a difficult month for us from that aspect. I was talking with the talent to ask them to hold off on reporting until after Gold Rush so I could finish them up.</p><p> </p><p> Elliot Thomas told me in no uncertain terms that he was signing on the dotted line and reporting as soon as he could. Robin the same. Syd, Cameron, and Eric all told me that they would be staying through Gold Rush and would be finishing up. I was sad to see all of them go. Seven guys from the full time roster gone in essentially a month span. That was not going to be easy to recover from, but we could do it. More guys were ready to come up from the school -- so they could fill out the undercard just fine. I would be watching tapes and making calls to see if there was anyone else I needed or wanted to bring in.</p><p> </p><p> I took a drink of Sprite to settle my stomach. The loss of Eric was going to be especially difficult. He had been planned for a title run -- and a tag title run with Riley. With his loss, I was going to have to do something else. I didn’t mind changing though, it just meant I was going to really have to get creative.</p><p> </p><p> That’s what we I signed up for though.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Rocky Mountain Wrestling Presents: Gold Rush II</span></p><p> Saturday, Week 4, August, 2018</p><p> Live from the Oxford Arena. Special Start time of 7:00 PM.</p><p> Meet and Greet with Colorado Blizzard Cheerleaders at 6:00 PM!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Gold Rush Finals</span></p><p> Sixty Minute Time Limit</p><p> ? versus ?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Semi Main Event</strong></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</span></p><p> Four Team Dance</p><p> Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p> The Aces of Mayhem versus Barnaby & Rudge versus The Dynamite Express versus The Griffins ©</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gold Rush Tournament</strong></p><p> Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p> Block B</p><p> ? versus ?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gold Rush Tournament</strong></p><p> Block A </p><p> Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p> ? versus ?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Special Attraction</strong></p><p> Tag Team Match</p><p> Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p> Logan Diaz and Sonny Wildside versus The Devil’s Rejects (Keith Holly and Brett Dewes)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gold Rush Tournament</strong></p><p> Block B</p><p> Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p> Star Master versus Atlas w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gold Rush Tournament</strong></p><p> Block B</p><p> Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p> Masked Patriot versus “Intrepid” Ian Identity</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gold Rush Tournament</strong></p><p> Block A</p><p> Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p> “The Power” Jesse Christian versus Titan w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gold Rush Tournament </strong></p><p> Block A</p><p> Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p> “The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus versus Avalanche w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Opening Match</strong></p><p> Six Way Scramble</p><p> Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p> Ade Nelson vs. Clyde Puder vs. Franklin Rush vs. Johnny Anderson vs. The Acolyte vs. Wesley Browning</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

[smw88]

<p>Gold Rush Finals</p><p>

Sixty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

? versus ?</p><p>

<strong>Masked patriot</strong> over avalanche</p><p> </p><p>

Semi Main Event</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Four Team Dance</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

The Aces of Mayhem versus <strong>Barnaby & Rudge</strong> versus The Dynamite Express versus The Griffins ©</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

? versus ?</p><p>

<strong>Masked patriot </strong>over atlas</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block A </p><p>

Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

? versus ?</p><p>

<strong>Avalanche</strong> over titan</p><p> </p><p>

Special Attraction</p><p>

Tag Team Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Logan Diaz and Sonny Wildside</strong> versus The Devil’s Rejects (Keith Holly and Brett Dewes)</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Star Master versus <strong>Atlas</strong> w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Masked Patriot</strong> versus “Intrepid” Ian Identity</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block A</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

“The Power” Jesse Christian versus <strong>Titan</strong> w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament </p><p>

Block A</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

“The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus versus <strong>Avalanche</strong> w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Opening Match</p><p>

Six Way Scramble</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Ade Nelson vs. Clyde Puder vs. Franklin Rush vs. Johnny Anderson vs. <strong>The Acolyte</strong> vs. Wesley Browning</p>

[foolinc]

<p>All this roster turnover makes me make to give the C-Verse another spin. It's one thing that I think the T-Verse doesn't have enough of. With Adam taking NEO squarely into a more puro/sports mindset, I might need to go back to RPW. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

Main Event</p><p>

Gold Rush Finals</p><p>

Sixty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>“The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus</strong> versus Atlas</p><p> </p><p>

Semi Main Event</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Four Team Dance</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

The Aces of Mayhem versus Barnaby & Rudge versus The Dynamite Express versus <strong>The Griffins ©</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Masked Patriot versus <strong>Atlas</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block A </p><p>

Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>“The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus</strong> versus Titan</p><p> </p><p>

Special Attraction</p><p>

Tag Team Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Logan Diaz and Sonny Wildside </strong>versus The Devil’s Rejects (Keith Holly and Brett Dewes)</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Star Master versus <strong>Atlas</strong> w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Masked Patriot</strong> versus “Intrepid” Ian Identity</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block A</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

“The Power” Jesse Christian versus <strong>Titan</strong>w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament </p><p>

Block A</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>“The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus</strong> versus Avalanche w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Opening Match</p><p>

Six Way Scramble</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Ade Nelson vs. Clyde Puder vs. Franklin Rush vs. Johnny Anderson vs. <strong>The Acolyte</strong> vs. Wesley Browning</p>

[King Bison]

<p>Idk how I missed this get updated but the gold rush tournament looks promising! Sorry to see you lose more workers but excited to see who comes through next! </p><p> </p><p>

Rocky Mountain Wrestling Presents: Gold Rush II</p><p>

Saturday, Week 4, August, 2018</p><p>

Live from the Oxford Arena. Special Start time of 7:00 PM.</p><p>

Meet and Greet with Colorado Blizzard Cheerleaders at 6:00 PM!</p><p> </p><p>

Main Event</p><p>

Gold Rush Finals</p><p>

Sixty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>McManus</strong> versus Atlas</p><p> </p><p>

Semi Main Event</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Four Team Dance</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

The Aces of Mayhem versus Barnaby & Rudge versus The Dynamite Express versus <strong>The Griffins</strong> ©</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Masked Patriot versus <strong>Atlas</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block A </p><p>

Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>McManus</strong>versus Titan</p><p> </p><p>

Special Attraction</p><p>

Tag Team Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Logan Diaz and Sonny Wildside versus <strong>The Devil’s Rejects</strong> (Keith Holly and Brett Dewes)</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Star Master versus <strong>Atlas</strong> w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Masked Patriot</strong> versus “Intrepid” Ian Identity</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block A</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

“The Power” Jesse Christian versus <strong>Titan</strong> w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament </p><p>

Block A</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>“The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus</strong> versus Avalanche w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Opening Match</p><p>

Six Way Scramble</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Ade Nelson vs. Clyde Puder vs. Franklin Rush vs. <strong>Johnny Anderson</strong> vs. The Acolyte vs. Wesley Browning</p>

[Theheel]

<p>Tough losing so much talent like this. 7 guys in a month is a huge roster turnover, but chin up Mr Oxford, you have more youngsters on the way and there have to be more future endeavors with all this acquisition by the big boys</p><p> </p><p>

Rocky Mountain Wrestling Presents: Gold Rush II</p><p>

Saturday, Week 4, August, 2018</p><p>

Live from the Oxford Arena. Special Start time of 7:00 PM.</p><p>

Meet and Greet with Colorado Blizzard Cheerleaders at 6:00 PM!</p><p> </p><p>

Main Event</p><p>

Gold Rush Finals</p><p>

Sixty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>McManus</strong> vs Atlas</p><p> </p><p>

Semi Main Event</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Four Team Dance</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

The Aces of Mayhem versus Barnaby & Rudge versus The Dynamite Express versus <strong>The Griffins</strong> ©</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Masked Patriot vs <strong>Atlas</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block A </p><p>

Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>McManus</strong> vs Titan</p><p> </p><p>

Special Attraction</p><p>

Tag Team Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Logan Diaz and Sonny Wildside</strong> versus The Devil’s Rejects (Keith Holly and Brett Dewes)</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Star Master versus <strong>Atlas</strong> w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Masked Patriot</strong> versus “Intrepid” Ian Identity</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block A</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

“The Power” Jesse Christian versus <strong>Titan</strong> w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament </p><p>

Block A</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

“<strong>The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManu</strong>s versus Avalanche w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Opening Match</p><p>

Six Way Scramble</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Ade Nelson vs. Clyde Puder vs. Franklin Rush vs. Johnny Anderson vs. The <strong>Acolyte</strong> vs. Wesley Browning</p>

[Leion]

<p>I will ride Riley's hype train very hard. I hope he gets more recognition, and be one of the greatest members of your company's history. Him winning the gold rush will place another feather on his cap. I just hope he stays long enough for you to sign him to a written deal when you are big enough.</p><p> </p><p>

Main Event</p><p>

Gold Rush Finals</p><p>

Sixty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>“The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus</strong> versus Atlas w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Semi Main Event</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Four Team Dance</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

The Aces of Mayhem versus Barnaby & Rudge versus The Dynamite Express versus <strong>The Griffins ©</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Masked Patriot versus <strong>Atlas w/ Lisa Bowen</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block A </p><p>

Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>“The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus</strong> versus Titan w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Special Attraction</p><p>

Tag Team Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Logan Diaz and Sonny Wildside</strong> versus The Devil’s Rejects (Keith Holly and Brett Dewes)</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Star Master versus <strong>Atlas w/ Lisa Bowen</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Masked Patriot</strong> versus “Intrepid” Ian Identity</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block A</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

“The Power” Jesse Christian versus <strong>Titan w/ Lisa Bowen</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament </p><p>

Block A</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>“The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus</strong> versus Avalanche w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Opening Match</p><p>

Six Way Scramble</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Ade Nelson vs. Clyde Puder vs. Franklin Rush vs. Johnny Anderson vs. <strong>The Acolyte</strong> vs. Wesley Browning</p>

[Historian]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Tough losing so much talent like this. 7 guys in a month is a huge roster turnover, but chin up Mr Oxford, you have more youngsters on the way and there have to be more future endeavors with all this acquisition by the big boys </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I actually really enjoy losing talent. It's part of why I play so much as smaller promotions because I like the challenge of dealing with guys getting signed out from under me and having to figure it out. It makes the game so much more dynamic and interesting (for me) when you're planning on pushing someone or running a storyline and then someone gets signed. For instance, The Dynamite Express were going to end up as tag team champions by the end of this year in the game [i am unashamed of my love for the DE], but because they got signed to SWF/RIPW -- now I have to change it up! Exciting for me, plus it forces me to learn new workers and try new combinations.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Leion" data-cite="Leion" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I will ride Riley's hype train very hard. I hope he gets more recognition, and be one of the greatest members of your company's history. Him winning the gold rush will place another feather on his cap. I just hope he stays long enough for you to sign him to a written deal when you are big enough. </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm glad that you are enjoying Riley's rise in a diary as much as I am! Riley has, in the past, always been one of those guys I sign at the beginning of a campaign and then ends up flaming out or stalling as just a midcarder. This diary has been the first time that he's ever been heavily utilized by me, and I'm loving how he has performed. He started the diary as a Main Eventer because of our local size, and thankfully as continued because of his strong booking. He has the best momentum in the company and his gimmick rating is (I don't have it right in front of me right now, I'm on my work computer), legendary, I believe, because he has really pushed himself with his 'Old School Face' persona.</p><p> </p><p> I hope he doesn't leave me either. I was telling my good friend King Bison that I look at Riley as Mr. RMW right now. I want him to stay with me for the long haul!</p>

[smw88]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Historian" data-cite="Historian" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I actually really enjoy losing talent. It's part of why I play so much as smaller promotions because I like the challenge of dealing with guys getting signed out from under me and having to figure it out. It makes the game so much more dynamic and interesting (for me) when you're planning on pushing someone or running a storyline and then someone gets signed. For instance, The Dynamite Express were going to end up as tag team champions by the end of this year in the game [i am unashamed of my love for the DE], but because they got signed to SWF/RIPW -- now I have to change it up! Exciting for me, plus it forces me to learn new workers and try new combinations.<p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> I'm glad that you are enjoying Riley's rise in a diary as much as I am! Riley has, in the past, always been one of those guys I sign at the beginning of a campaign and then ends up flaming out or stalling as just a midcarder. This diary has been the first time that he's ever been heavily utilized by me, and I'm loving how he has performed. He started the diary as a Main Eventer because of our local size, and thankfully as continued because of his strong booking. He has the best momentum in the company and his gimmick rating is (I don't have it right in front of me right now, I'm on my work computer), legendary, I believe, because he has really pushed himself with his 'Old School Face' persona.</p><p> </p><p> I hope he doesn't leave me either. I was telling my good friend King Bison that I look at Riley as Mr. RMW right now. I want him to stay with me for the long haul!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You could always role play signing him to a written deal via the editor for 1-2 years and deduct a signing fee from your cash etc to explain it.</p>

[Hashasheen]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Historian" data-cite="Historian" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I hope he doesn't leave me either. I was telling my good friend King Bison that I look at Riley as Mr. RMW right now. I want him to stay with me for the long haul!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> To steal a line from THE MAN, I'm surprised you're not nicknaming him "Rocky" McManus. <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> Also, just give him loyalty to RMW in the editor and sign him to exclusive PPA.</p>

[moafnsteel]

<p>Rocky Mountain Wrestling Presents: Gold Rush II</p><p>

Saturday, Week 4, August, 2018</p><p>

Live from the Oxford Arena. Special Start time of 7:00 PM.</p><p>

Meet and Greet with Colorado Blizzard Cheerleaders at 6:00 PM!</p><p> </p><p>

Main Event</p><p>

Gold Rush Finals</p><p>

Sixty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>“The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus</strong> versus Masked Patriot</p><p> </p><p>

Semi Main Event</p><p>

Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Four Team Dance</p><p>

Forty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

The Aces of Mayhem versus Barnaby & Rudge versus The Dynamite Express versus <strong>The Griffins ©</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Atlas versus Masked Patriot</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block A </p><p>

Twenty-Five Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Riley</strong> versus Titan</p><p> </p><p>

Special Attraction</p><p>

Tag Team Match</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Logan Diaz and Sonny Wildside</strong> versus The Devil’s Rejects (Keith Holly and Brett Dewes)</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Star Master versus <strong>Atlas w/ Lisa Bowen</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block B</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>Masked Patriot</strong> versus “Intrepid” Ian Identity</p><p> </p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament</p><p>

Block A</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

“The Power” Jesse Christian versus <strong>Titan w/ Lisa Bowen</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

Gold Rush Tournament </p><p>

Block A</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

<strong>“The Georgia Bulldog” Riley McManus</strong> versus Avalanche w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p>

Opening Match</p><p>

Six Way Scramble</p><p>

Twenty Minute Time Limit</p><p>

Ade Nelson vs. Clyde Puder vs. Franklin Rush vs. Johnny Anderson vs. The Acolyte vs. Wesley Browning</p>

[Historian]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="smw88" data-cite="smw88" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You could always role play signing him to a written deal via the editor for 1-2 years and deduct a signing fee from your cash etc to explain it.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> I know that I could do that, and I've thought about it -- but I also kind of like the idea that eventually I get him over enough that a bigger company brings him in and gives him the break of a lifetime!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Hashasheen" data-cite="Hashasheen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>To steal a line from THE MAN, I'm surprised you're not nicknaming him "Rocky" McManus. <p> </p><p> Also, just give him loyalty to RMW in the editor and sign him to exclusive PPA. </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Same as above -- though I've thought about it as well and I still might make the narrative decision to make him loyal to me -- I mean, he should be after all I've done for him! </p><p> </p><p> Since everyone is enjoying him so much, I may just make the narrative decision to make him loyal so he doesn't leave and can continue to build the Mythos of McManus!!!</p>

[Historian]

“Come back to bed.” Mariah said with sleep in her voice. Her robe was wrapped tightly around her. We’d been married since we were twenty-four. Thirty years together as husband and wife, add on almost another decade if you count the high school romance that survived college and turned into a life partnership. She was a good woman. A woman who loved me despite my faults and loved me despite the bulk of our life together being spent with me being on the road. What’s that country song from the early two thousands say? “A showman’s life is a smokey bar and the fevered chase of a tiny star?” Something like that. We were rapidly approaching the Gold Rush. Rapidly approaching an opportunity for someone to make themselves a star -- at least in our local community.

 

“Can’t sleep” I muttered. I was nervous. I didn’t know why. We were successful. We were making small amounts of money. We were drawing fans and consistently gaining popularity despite a wrestling business and economy that was in the toilet. I was nervous though. Gold Rush was my baby. The whole Rocky Mountain Wrestling was my baby, but I felt especially close to the Gold Rush tournament. To an opportunity for eight wrestlers to compete in one night, for one to leave with the trophy. Last year, it was Hellion. He won and got a contract offer right away. It helped launch him back to where he wanted to be. Jakob and Titan tore the house down last year and Jakob got the call. Now he’s the Rhode Island Pro Wrestling USA Champion and he is well on his way to being a major star in the country. This year could be another launching pad.

 

She came closer to me and stood behind me. She wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed the top of my head. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. The lilac smell of her soap lingered in my nostrils. I smiled and rested my head against her. “Why not, babe?”

 

I shrugged against her. “One of those nights.”

 

“Do you miss the road?” She asked. We had never had a conventional relationship. When we started dating in highschool, she knew what my plan in life was. I wanted to be a wrestler. I had always wanted to be a wrestler. Growing up in the late sixties and seventies, I grew up in a place that did not have a major full time promotion. Sure, we had the local promotions. I was able to get some California Pro Wrestling on television with the big antena. My grandparents lived in Texas so I was able to see the Texas Wrestling League over holidays. When I was fifteen, I saw the legendary Rip Chord loe the TWL Heavyweight Championship to Pat Deacon. It was Christmas night, 1975 and I couldn’t have cheered louder. I loved Pat Deacon as a kid. I had always wanted to be a wrestler. To live that life. The showman’s life.

 

“Not really.” I told her. It was half true. Occasionally, I missed being one of the boys. I was the boss now. Sure, I was around the boys - but I was still the boss. I wasn’t one of them. I was the leader. I paid them. I told them what to do. I was the office. I missed the car trips and sharing stories with Joel. That I missed. I didn’t miss the endless miles. The airports. The hotels that blended together. Being away from Mariah.

 

She just nodded and hugged me. “I’m proud of you, you know?”

 

I tilted my head to look at her. I was curious. “Why?”

 

She smiled and kissed my forehead. “You’re doing great work. Rocky Mountain Wrestling is successful. You’re home every night. The girls loving having you here. I love having you here.”

 

I blinked and swallowed. I did love being home with my wife and kids. I did. I was proud of Rocky Mountain Wrestling. I was relieved that my wife was proud of me. I had never minded playing the heel or being booed. Never minded that. I didn’t care when I was twenty-one and the drunk biker tried to stab me with a broken beer bottle. I cared that she was proud of me. “Thank you. I’m just. I’m nervous. We’ve been having good shows. Doing well. Gold Rush is our biggest show. Our longest show. I want it to be great. I want to be better than Sam’s tournament in January -- or his tag tournament in July. I want this to be the premier tournament in independent wrestling.”

 

“It will become that.” She said. She never really liked the wrestling business. She didn’t hate it. She didn’t begrudge it. She just wasn’t a fan. It was my thing. She supported me, but she didn’t take an active interest -- until now. Until it was our company. “You just have to be patient. You’ve got good talent. Guys who work hard. They’ll work hard and put on a great show. Tomorrow night will be great.”

 

She was probably right. She usually was. She was smarter than me. A Master’s Degree in Economics. Smart as a whip. I nodded. She smiled. “Come back to bed.” She told me. I nodded and got up. It was going to be a good show. It had to be.

 

I wanted to do a little narrative writing before doing the show. I have the results for the show done, I just need to put graphics in and all that -- which I'll do on my other computer. Hopefully the show will be up tonight!